"1";"1";"Welcome to your new Beehive Forum"
&quot;1&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<font face="Tahoma"><font color="#EE82EE">OMG! It rocks!<br />
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And it's purple!</font></font><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;1&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Only for you.&quot;
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&quot;1&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<b><font face="Trebuchet MS" size="3" color="#FF0000">Well duh, but it still is purple! I couldn't make TC purple  =)</font></b>&quot;
&quot;1&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;I-)&quot;
&quot;1&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;pics are easy to upload&quot;
&quot;1&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<b><font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#0000FF">PSST! Now it's all BLUE!</font></b>&quot;
&quot;1&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;Okay trying again. B-) <font face="Microsoft Sans Serif">Greetings!</font> <font color="#808080">Testing testing.</font> Beta testing, Meta testing.
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&quot;1&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;... What I'm saying isn't showing up, you guys have a moderation qeue for incoming posted messages?<br />
 B-) <font face="Times New Roman">Boom shokka boo.</font> <font color="#0000FF">It's a very cool blue.</font> Knock Knock!
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&quot;1&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<font face="Tahoma">Oh duh is me lol never mind, musta been a sitepost refresh wait thingy. Hello Phorumers!</font>
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&quot;2&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;It's grey lol I forgot to try it out in ChatTown like Aqrn suggested.
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&quot;2&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Hmm so it allows you to post sometimes but sometimes says you are not logged in?&quot;
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&quot;2&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;I never knew your birthday was the day before mine!  Greetings fellow Scorpio.&quot;
&quot;1&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;I'm working on a chat thingy - I haven't linked it into this site yet, still testing it.  Could you check to see if it works ok for you?  I'm not sure what exactly webtv supports.<br />
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<a href="http://meta.constantintilople.com/applets/SimpleApplet.html">Chat</a>&quot;
&quot;1&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>Test page for IRCApplet Class<br />
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Address: <a href="http://meta.constantintilople.com/applets/SimpleApplet.html">http://meta.constantintilople.com/applets/SimpleApplet.html</a> Changed:7:30 PM on Friday, August 10, 2007 <br />
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It's a blank grey page with test page for ircapplet class at the top, two lines under it? Not sure lol. If it's Java applets I can't process those on this browser, though the IRC and HTML aspects of the feature should make it usable there's no input field.  used tohave great luck with Chatzy back before tehy got so popular their server started laggign and eventually froze to unloadability. I'll see what I can find on TheFreeSite sometime. (nod)</p>
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&quot;3&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<font face="Times New Roman">A brave new era and an expansion and possible replacement within the Online Meta Empire. So much have we put onto the Internet, so much created. How much will be Used though, how much will be fulfilled, filled with Sitezens? A bright new community in which to house the Internet's most vibrant unique and valued personalities. A stable and stayable environment, protected vigilantly by wise fierce discerning powerful Hostroids and Hammazons. Where Phact and Phiction meet, have lunch, mingle, exchange messages, meet again later, have dinner, get a hotel room lol jk. Where figures can speak and the speech figures. Where a forum is a metaphor of the perception of our various possible realities. Where? The Metaphorum!</font>
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&quot;3&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<font face="Arial">My only complaint is it's going too smoothly to be true, it's gotta start messing up sometime, something's gonna happen right as I get into and used to the place. Well, that and it's called Beehive lol. I'm no big fan of bees, I used to have a phobia about them before I learned to kill them quickly before they could sting me for existing. I killed a huge spider awhile ago, it was fast, and moving and towards me. WHOMP came down the laundry basket upon it's fragile dusty little frame. Resumed eating my curds and whey in peace. Hmmm, yep, definitely going way too smoothly. My phpbbserver site's already problematic, my invision's a complete frustration, my boardhost6 is just a mystery. And the TalkCity? Well that's a whole other story entirely. I'll tell it there. It's starting to go out in interesting ways on me as well. But well, WELL How are YOU all diggin thi scene so far? :D</font>
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&quot;3&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>As for the beehive logo at the top of the pages, I plan to replace it with something a little more metaphorumy.</p>

<p>The emoticons can be changed and added to if you either dislike them or feel more are needed.</p>

<p>I'll try to work something out with the chat do-hicky - Do you have any difficulties with the Talk City chat?  I believe it is also a Java applet - do you access the irc server independently of the applet?</p>&quot;
&quot;3&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>TC Chat does just fine, they have an optimized IRC Interface just for Webtv.</p>

<p>The Emotes are great, though I have seen a set I'd probably have to borrow from Raiven. All medeival. Midevil? Dark Ages. I'm no expert on those kinda things lol.</p>

<p>If you have had any luck with FlamingText.com you're doing better than me. They must have altered the link because I'm getting the grey screen of denial from them the last few months. (fail)</p>
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&quot;2&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;Right the heck on. Yep, it's in my TC Profile/s too.
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&quot;2&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;It'll allow posts, but when making changes to options or profile it'll freak and tell me that I need to be logged in to do that. Might just be a security measure to prevent profile hijacking.
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&quot;4&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;[Getting a Devil's Haircut with a Hotwax for Lord Only Knows because of the New Pollution has me Derelict with Novacane like a Jack-@$$ Where It's At Minus that Sissyneck who's Readymade to High 5 in a Ramshackle at your Beck and call.]<br />
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!Authors!, Artists! & Poets! - PsychaMetaDelaPhormic!<br />
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Twist and bella, rockafella, shiney lights, react, distract. <br />
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I once looked, the pages booked, the pictures within turned to black. <br />
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All light is gone now, where is here, what are cigars, what is beer. <br />
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Who is this I'm seeing now, the mirrors broken, stretched, dusty.<br />
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I see me, this cannot be, I'm like a truck that's old and rusty. <br />
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I used to be so young so bright, everything was wrong or right. <br />
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Everyone followed rules, noone died and none were fools. <br />
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The world could end soon it heads that way, day by day I waste away, which will end first the earth or me, it's not a question of how but when, you'll see.<br />
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Random thoughts on wooden casters rolling sludgy thru the plaster, IM THE MASTER, blaster's mine, I've left real Disasters behind. I've burned bridges, still I smile, people ask IM NOT IN DENIAL, still they lie, still they doubt, still I block out their words, still I shout at birds. Of course they flee, scared of all, live in fear until they fall. Die, and die and make it soon so can skin ya like Daniel Boone, there's a guy who's where it's at, wore his pets like furry hats. Ot much more to really state, staying up here way too late. <br />
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Try making sense as much as I might, I must concede and say goodnight.<br />
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"Good Night!." <br />
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Bend the metal ever slowly down, wrap it tightly suffocate the clown, imprison him until the time is right, inject him with this poison and release him into night. <br />
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All he needs is moonlight rays shining down, to turn his features away from the clown, his teeth and fingernails will growly quickly, his fetid breath glowing eyes and pallor now sickly. <br />
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He lopes and lumbers, stumbles thru the timber, don't be fooled by this carelessness, he's actually quiet limber. He's on his way now north west and east, a big white house contains his feast.<br />
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Front door, knocking, standing there panting. Fogging up the window, darkening the landing. A little man from tumbleweed opens the door curiously, first mistake this man did make was not having security. <br />
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The clownbeast reached forth and eagerly grasping the little southern turkey neck and chuckled at the gasping. He twisted it crackled, he yanked it popped, he bit and pulled and wrenched it off and then the breathing stopped. <br />
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Prize in arm he laughed with glee and back south west he went, and on the doorstep of that white house a headless resident. <br />
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"Yeah, I'm a little creepy, lol, for the last time Good Night." <br />
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Haiku Time!<br />
"The Godfather of Dominoes"<br />
Take what you will now,<br />
But leave something for me too,<br />
Pizza's Expensive!<br />
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I'm surrounded in myself, all I see is various phorms, each one a different feature, a creature beyond the norm. <br />
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Aluminus Kann, giant and metallic, a decepticon rebel now an autocon smartaleck. He stands taller than most but kneels to humble himself, and won't hesitate to give up any helpful parts upon his shelf. He's been dashed and smashed and forgotten about, but for here, his new homebase he'll proudly twist and shout and cheer. And when you see him near, he's a vocal chatterbox, he transforms rolls in and out and he just plain rocks. <br />
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CryptoKnight's been around me since the beginning, in the occult research of creatures he alway seems he's winning. The Cobalt Manticore lives on, older and wiser, with determination with information he'll never be a miser. His heart is in the nighttime hills, surrounded by sights and sounds that would give most the chills. He's got a cause, a purpose in his field and to likeminded folks, his perceptions he will yield.<br />
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Stargoyle, damn what more can be said, he's of the origins, the births and communing with the dead. He's walked with gods and demons and spirits beyond description, his steelrock form floats in his own universe beyond depiction. Treading always a fine line between evil and what is good. Defying both to the definition we thought we understood. <br />
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He is what he is, standing outside defining and openmindedness in giving those around him that very same refining.<br />
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The2Metacats, not around as much as before, blocking the hallway or wedged in front of the door, laying on the floor or staring at me now. <br />
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Begging eating pieces of dead bird, fish or cow. Back by popular demand, usually furrily out of hand, with them two never ever is as planned. <br />
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Their food is bagged or canned, their breath it surely shocks, but not quite as bad as that smell of their litterbox.<br />
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As for me? Damn, The Meta, neither a playa nor a hata, changes shapes to suit my needs, on information I cooks and feeds. Mostly always eager to please, being a mystery of nature and the nature of mysteries. So you might not know me very well, but that's all well and good, because even to myself I am not totally understood. OF all the unknown things in life, on earth, in space, in other dimensions, I retain that fragile but sturdy disbelief in suspension. Who knows what really's held inside my fate or destiny, but together we will find it out, just I and All of Me.<br />
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"Well, that one kinda flopped on it's @$$, lmao." <br />
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More creepy weird vague crap from<br />
Soul/itar/y Re/define/meant Probably just a Blog<br />
MySpace.com<br />
Judges, Juries & Executioners <br />
October 27, 2006 - Friday <br />
I mean this Literally. <br />
Current mood: bouncy <br />
Category: Writing and Poetry <br />
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Crack my thumbs, fingers, ok, nothing else on the hands but the hands gets in the way. The keyboard's almost always too small, fingers too big, here's what all I wrote, so I gave up on rhyming, who cares. What matters is I filled up each category of blog here with at least something to say on everything and aint even posted a picture yet, but I will, should, at least soon, as possible. <br />
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Fraaaaaggh, post!<br />
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A line dancer sells the ball bearing behind the tornado to the tomato. <br />
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When a green girl scout starts reminiscing about lost glory, the parking lot beyond another ball bearing starts reminiscing about lost glory. Most people believe that the scythe tries to seduce a statesmanlike senator, but they need to remember how non-chalantly another class action suit ceases to exist. A cocker spaniel of a light bulb hibernates, and a bartender from a freight train leaves; however, a tornado graduates from a lover of the cocker spaniel. An asteroid over an ocean Some pickup truck inside the grand piano procrastinates, and a chess board for a buzzard hesitates; however, a mean-spirited jersey cow eagerly trades baseball cards with the briar patch. For example, the particle accelerator indicates that a bowling ball figures out the most difficult fruit cake. Most people believe that a turkey completely secretly admires a stoic blood clot, but they need to remember how knowingly the turn signal defined by an apartment building beams with joy. <br />
When a tabloid is gentle, the outer globule tries to seduce the inferiority complex. A grand piano around the ski lodge feels nagging remorse, but a satellite secretly admires an asteroid inside an ocean. <br />
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This be just some of te nonsense included in a typical spam email, I have no idea why they put all that in there, it's probably to justify it by trying to look like an email with some content, no matter how nonsensical? I don't understand you humans.<br />
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Fall slowed softly by a growl in the air, a slowing of time or a cushion right there, a landing a looking eyes alight, fangs are bared so smiles the night, who owns the night, try asking again, noone owns the night, the night owns them. They are the walkers of shadows unseen, they are the darkness of all human beings, and yet not even human, are they who stalk, but yet another form of existence that dares to walk, to fly to skim, to swoop dive and rest, a scratching at my door and chill draft is felt, I go to the door and there she knelt. I invited her in.<br />
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I've had this song in my head amlost all day today and it hasn't gotten old, the lyrics I'm not sure about, but the beat is unshakable, something I can breath fire and shoot lightning out with. Linkin Park Lyrics With You I woke up in a dream todayTo the cold of the static and put my cold feet on the floorForgot all about yesterdayRemembering I'm pretending to be where I'm not anymoreA little taste of hypocrisyAnd I'm left in the wake of the mistake slow to reactEven though you're so close to meYou're still so distantAnd I can't bring you backIt's true the way I feelWas promised by your faceThe sound of your voicePainted on my memoriesEven if you're not with meI'm with youYou, now I see, keeping everything insidewith youYou, Now I see, Even when I close my eyesI hit you and you hit me backWe fall to the floor the rest of the day stands stillFine line between this and thatWhen things go wrong I pretend the past isn't realI'm trapped in this memoryAnd I'm left in the wake of the mistake slow to reactSo even though you're close to meYou're still so distantAnd I can't bring you backIt's true the way I feelWas promised by your faceThe sound of your voicePainted on my memoriesEven if you're not with meI'm with youYou, now I see, keeping everything insidewith youYou, Now I see, Even when I close my eyesWith youYou, now I see, keeping everything insidewith youYou, Now I see, Even when I close my eyesNo, no matter how far we've comeI can't wait to see tomorrowNo, no matter how far we've come II can't wait to see tomorrowWith youYou, now I see, keeping everything insidewith youYou, Now I see, Even when I close my eyesWith youYou, now I see, keeping everything insidewith youYou, Now I see, Even when I close my eyes. <br />
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Sometimes Hello it's me oops, sometimes when you get a song in your head it's a way your mind is trying to tell you something, or gets stuck in your head because some part of it is trying to reach you. At least that's my most current assumption, slap it on in, the cd, linkin park <br />
hybrid theory or reanimation. <br />
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There's something there I just can't quite put a finger on.
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&quot;5&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;!Authors!, Artists! & Poets!   -     ~Introduction and Foreward!~ <br />
From: Metaphorm    7/15/2005 7:52 pm To: ALL  Poll (1 of 7)  639.1 <br />
~Introduction and Foreward!~<br />
Omg, he's actually Done it, it's Here, IT IS HERE! Hey, you guys got a coffee shop here too? Barnes&Nobles has one. Why not Here? Hope to see my fave writer here drop by here and write here. Ah finally, a place to showcase my TaLeNtS! I nevr lurnt to reed or rite.<br />
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From: Metaphorm    7/15/2005 8:01 pm To: ALL  Poll (2 of 7)  639.2 in reply to 639.1 So, in thinking that he could forecast the trends and changing climate of what the citizens of the Kingdom of Metaphorum, The Phorumers, wanted, it was changed. Lord Meta flipped a switch and magically, shelves of glowing books and scrolls were either translocated or vanished to the nothingness of meaning. He smiled, all was good as he looked out the window over the courtyard, empty but for the occasionaly passerby. He looked up at space and the planet the Kingdom orbitted. Such works would be seen, such potential discovered, such life and spirit and confidence would reinforce itself in wondrous expressions of individual creativity. <br />
He looked grimly at the writing desks and artist's easels crudely set up and connected to brutal looking energy syphons. None of that creativity was going to waste, not this time...,<br />
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"What kinda guy refers to himself in third person as Lord, lmao!" <br />
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From: Derkein  7/17/2005 10:19 pm To: Metaphorm   Poll (3 of 7)  639.3 in reply to 639.2 I'll give you a dozen of my scribblings to kick it all off. Maybe it will get someone to come up with something better than my jibberish...lol<br />
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From: MidniteSun   7/18/2005 5:49 pm To: Metaphorm   Poll (4 of 7)  639.4 in reply to 639.3 I'll pitch in a few of my old poems too...prolly not as good as Derkie's but wth right?<br />
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From: Metaphorm    7/18/2005 8:00 pm To: ALL  Poll (5 of 7)  639.5 in reply to 639.4 His silver taloned gauntlet flicked one sharp digit at a switch casually, upping the power intake. Two flashing meters indicated power was increasing in two of the pods. Hundreds more were in passive reception mode, storing up power until such a time they too were ready to generate their own output. He tightend the seals on his metal mask and wheezed for effect, crossing his arms he stalked the place, cape flowing as much as it could for dramatic effect in the boringly still air.<br />
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From: Derkein  7/21/2005 6:02 am To: MidniteSun   Poll (6 of 7)  639.6 in reply to 639.4 Yours are fine. Just keep writing.<br />
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From: Metaphorm    7/21/2005 7:33 am To: Derkein  Poll (7 of 7)  639.7 in reply to 639.3 Your's are fine too, there isnt much to better or worse about, just differences in style. I'd be writing way more, but I set an impossibly high standard for myself which I rarely meet except when the mood tide is up. My main weakness is I have to be highly visual because to me the abstrack iz tu sliperee. Mi spellign houeffer iz empiccibul! Nyaah nyaah!<br />
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"Displaying proudly the merits of the G.E.D. since '03." <br />
 :O)
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&quot;6&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<font face="Verdana">Metamember Blogs! -  Metaphorm Memoirs <br />
From: Metaphorm    2/10/2006 1:44 am To: ALL  (1 of 16)  878.1 MARY HAD A LITTLE PIG, She kept it fat and plastered; And when the price of pork went up, She shot the little bastard. MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB, Her father shot it dead. Now it goes to school with her, Between two hunks of bread. JACK AND JILL Went up the hill To have a little fun. Stupid Jill forgot the pill And now they have a son. HUMPTY DUMPTY sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the kings' horses, And all the kings' men. Had scrambled eggs, For breakfast again. HEY DIDDLE, DIDDLE the cat took a piddle, All over the bedside clock. The little dog laughed to see such fun. Then died of electric shock. GEORGIE PORGY Pudding and Pie, Kissed the girls and made them cry. And when the boys came out to play, He kissed them too 'cause he was gay. There was a little girl who had a little curl Right in the middle of her forehead. When she was good, she was very, very good. But when she was bad.. She got a fur coat, jewels, A waterfront condo, And a sports car. <br />
Metaphorm sits and types out the first part of his blog, he's a gothic redneck pagan reject at home on a harley hog, his brains would be studied in a lab of some sort, his birth doctor should have given the order to abort, with a smile that'd get him a job in dentistry as it puts you ill at ease, grinning pressing POST for this entry.<br />
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From: Metaphorm    4/22/2006 6:37 pm To: ALL  (2 of 16)  878.2 in reply to 878.1 Sighhhrrrr, ya wanna know why I oppose the war? Fervently dislike George Bush? It took someone away from me, a friend such as I will never know again. <br />
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In Loving Memory!: Tony R. Tyler. <a href="http://community.webtv.net/Metaphorm/InLovingMemoryTonyR">http://community.webtv.net/Metaphorm/InLovingMemoryTonyR</a> <br />
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This is an online webpage I made up as kinda a memorial site, among a couple others. This one gives you a look and insight into one of this planet's brightest stars, and a trauma I don't talk about much.<br />
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From: Aqrn   4/24/2006 11:12 am To: Metaphorm   (3 of 16)  878.3 in reply to 878.2 Ooo. So sorry meta! Reading there was painful. You've lost a lot of friends. I don't know what it's like to lose anyone close. <br />
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Not yet! I don't know how I'll react, but I hope it's with lots of laughs. <br />
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Laughs for most people. Not the closest. Arg. I can't think of any way to be happy losing the closest people. <br />
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I really like what his sister wrote. <br />
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I think that it's brothers and sisters who know a person best when they were young, and likely when they're grown up if they stay close. <br />
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My brother and I don't keep close contact. But I know things my mom would never know. Mostly silly things, like the Great White Hooter Hunters (he and his friends would pretend to be at school). <br />
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Ag is my best friend, my brother, my soulmate, my partner for life. It miiiight sound a little weird calling a partner of this sort a brother, but he's just like a brother. We're so childish sometimes. And we play games, and tell each other our secrets. We laugh about jokes we've had going forever, and they never get boring. Other people don't know what's passing between us, but we're thinking the same things. We know how to make each other laugh. That's fun. <br />
And omg, is that AriesPhoenix MonotarRach?? I thought she was so long gone. <br />
Aqrn <br />
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From: Metaphorm    4/24/2006 1:11 pm To: Aqrn   (4 of 16)  878.4 in reply to 878.3 Rach IS so far gone, she's never forgiven me for turning down drunken advances, and I've never seen her with as much respect if any since.<br />
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I've lost a friend, a brother, an uncle, all grandparents, a few cats, a cousin and my first heavy heavy 6th grade crush. Death's pretty familiar to me, lol.<br />
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Ya wanna know how to forge a true diehard god-hating athiest pagan rebel? Tell him it was all a part of God's Plan. This, from God, was very poor customer service and as such I refuse to frequent his establishments anymore.<br />
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Tony's around when I do those things we liked doing, online/video gaming, battletech, anime, and the fine art of people-watching, lol.<br />
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From: Stargoyle    5/14/2006 5:17 pm To: ALL  (5 of 16)  878.5 in reply to 878.4 In Honor of sending and receiving posts and emails from myself, true proof have too much time on my hands. My heartfelt appreciation goes out to all of you who have taken the time and trouble to send me "forwards" over the past12 months. Thank you for making me feel safe, secure, blessed, and wealthy. <br />
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Extra thanks for the ones that I have to open 15 times to get to the message. <br />
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Special thanks to whoever sent me the one about rat crap in the glue on envelopes 'cause I now have to go get a wet towel every time I need to seal an envelope. <br />
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Also, I scrub the top of every can I open for the same reason. <br />
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Because of your concern, I no longer drink Coca Cola because it can remove toilet stains. <br />
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I no longer drink Pepsi, or Dr Pepper, since the people who make these products are atheists who won't put "Under God" on their cans. <br />
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I no longer use Saran wrap in the microwave because it causes cancer. <br />
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I no longer check the coin return on pay phones because I could be pricked with a needle infected with AIDS. <br />
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I no longer use cancer-causing deodorants even though I smell like a water buffalo on a hot day. <br />
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I no longer go to shopping malls because someone might drug me with a perfume sample and rob me. <br />
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I no longer receive packages from, nor send packages by UPS, or FedEx, since they are actually Al Qaeda in disguise. <br />
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I no longer answer the phone, because someone will ask me to dial a number for which I will get a phone bill with calls to Jamaica, Uganda, Singapore, and Uzbekistan. <br />
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I no longer eat KFC, because their "chickens" are actually horrible mutant freaks with no eyes or feathers. <br />
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I no longer have any sneakers -- but that will change once I receive my free replacement pair from Nike. <br />
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I no longer have to buy expensive cookies from Neiman Marcus, since I now have their recipe. <br />
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I no longer worry about my soul, because at last count I have 363,214 angels looking out for me. <br />
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Thanks to you, I have learned that God only answers my prayers if I forward an e-mail to seven of my friends and make a wish within five minutes. <br />
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I no longer have any savings, because I gave it to a sick girl who is about to die in the hospital (for the 1,387,258th time) <br />
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I no longer have any money at all - but that will change once I receive the $15,000 that Microsoft and AOL are sending me for participating in their special email program. <br />
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Yes, I want to thank you so much for looking out for me that I will now return the favor! <br />
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If you don't send this e-mail to at least 144,000 people in the next 7 minutes, a large pigeon with a wicked case of diarrhea will land on your head at 5:00 PM (EST) this afternoon. <br />
I know this will occur because it actually happened to a friend of mine's next door neighbor's ex-mother-i n-law's second husband's cousin's beautician. <br />
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From: Metaphorm    6/14/2006 2:22 am To: ALL  (6 of 16)  878.6 in reply to 878.5 Winding down slow and easy, damn I got no red wine. Hrrrmmmm, clk clk clk, what's in the r'fridgetator..., Nothing good in Fridge, but we got CHEESE NOW! <br />
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Thweet! Thp thp thppppt! Guess I'm stuck for what to say here. Just trained yet another guard for the site I'm at, hope he has it all down good enough. One day yes one day soon this can all be his, lol. Keys to the kingdom and all that. I'm pretty much ready to discontinue participation in that farce of a job, but for having another job to jump to, but that will come. It has to. Fffppphhht. Hmmm..............................................................................................................................cheese is cool, lmao. Alright, damn, good night, haha.<br />
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From: Metaphorm    11/2/2006 2:37 pm To: ALL  (7 of 16)  878.7 in reply to 878.6 Some more bad news.<br />
E-mail message Subject: Shoe <br />
Hey everyone,<br />
 I have bad news. Shoe (Carl Wiggenhorn) passed on last night. <br />
His liver failed and he died of internal bleeding. Friends that were with him at his home tried to save him with CPR but he was pronounced by EMTs at 3:00 AM this morning. I will update you as any plans for services time and date. <br />
We pray that he is with our Lord Jesus Christ as I write this.<br />
Along with that bad news, Sunnie's battle with cancer continues. <br />
Doctors were already giving her around 6 months due to stage 4 breast cancer. Last week doctors found 2 walnut sized tumors in her brain (brain cancer). She goes in for brain surgery this Friday over in Lubbock.<br />
 Paul & Sunnie<br />
Biker For Christ Motorcycle Ministries, Roswell NM<br />
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I never knew Shoe, another biker friend of my aunt and uncle's, but anyone's passing is an uncomfortable time for me. There's like no right way to approach death unless you're dying yourself it seems. My aunt however is a different story, burly tough gruff no nonsense heart of a golden harley davidson, but still sensitive enough to believe in magic, look at crystals, drink herbal remedies. A kind of a biker witch, a chrome airbrush sorceress of nature and the open road. I'm not handling this well currently, my wordings hide it, but I'm a barely held back malfunction of emotion waiting to happen. The gut cramps, the throat knots, the eyes burn, I'm there. This sucks. I'm really gonna start to hate my birthday when people keep making it their deathday. I'm gonna go buy a Harley soon, yep, I've just decided to. It does't even have to be a fullsizer, it could be a 5 dollar model, but it will be bought. For me, or more for my aunt. I have a memorial shelf here, on it are symbols of those who've gone on before me. Castle UncleBud death by cirrhosis, Jade Dragons for Dusty who died in a gang execution his fave critter, Tony the Tiger for PFC Tony T death by apparent but suspicious and still being investigated suicide in the army, yin yang tigers for my brother Jason killed by accidental suicide with ball and powder pistol, guarded by gargoyles and the appropriate supernatural superheroes and castle strongholds I still prayed I'd never totally fill that shelf up, that the last effigy would tribute me, but as long as I live others will have a chance to get a head start on me.<br />
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From: Metaphorm    Aug-14 8:49 am To: ALL  (8 of 16)  878.8 in reply to 878.7 Julien K's Technical Difficulties plays top volume, making those much more cool to endure lol, but as for that coolness I have but this to say <a href="http://www.elks590.org:80/main/cooltest.htm">http://www.elks590.org:80/main/cooltest.htm</a> and then it's done. TalkCity is still nice, yes, but it's not letting me change profile, not letting me set profiles to new addresses for email message notifications! What you see isn't what you get anymore, but it's all you get now. <br />
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The new site constructed by Agrajag is some tight cool sight to site to see. Probably not ready to be revealed yet, and I'm not sure if it's the Trial site or the final draft, depending on how it's hosted I guess. The new LotGD is fun too, and I'm finding myself competitive, probably not doing so well but in the runnings nonetheless. If Agra managed to set that one up free my teeth are chattering as to how lol. Point is I wanna slap some props to Agrajag and Aqrn for their body of work and spirit in presence. I can't really get into why I was gone for so long other than the obvious of life, work schedule, health, energy, mood, and other personal time space anomalies. <br />
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These two are firebrands and we're too lucky to have em. <br />
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The dark lady Raiven has returned also, equally disgusted with that Shade board poorly moderated and sickeningly read lol. Even Zagreo has managed to sneak back in! Another weird new name, but he's watched closely and seems at peace with himself and others. Ya gotta admit he adds a spunk and spice to the place seen nowhere else on the <a href="http://Www.">Www.</a> The unique and only Zagreo The Neopagan. <br />
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I'm listening to the AM Radio, those contestants vying for the job I feel BarnCat should have rightfully gotten are doing moderately variable. The're not The Cat, they're passable, but damnit they are not BarnCat. He's taking it hard, any other job judges you on just experience skills certifications and work history, but Radio and other talent based jobs judge you on the level you can feel on your own Self Worth! Barny's crawling back outta the slump and searching for plan B, wait no? Okay plan T he's up to now lol. He's losing his mind here, he knows he's for better things than security work in entry level hell, but how those in power are judging have determined to keep him down. STargoyle's got more info on His CAtly Self than I presently have access to. It'd make for a good book or movie like Howard Stern's movie parts lol, that is once it ends fulfilled. Perpetual entry level hell as a movie wuold drag on as boring and incomprehensible as Blair Witch Project without the scary.<br />
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Well I hang this up here folksiessss, the Sangria has buzzypillowed my brainpan and I still have yet to figure what I'm having for Breakupper Dinnerfast whateverrr lol damnit. <br />
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Technical Difficulties, Coolness, skip reverse, play again, cue glass tip and toast, cigar in the oppressive sun for as long as I can stand, catch up on text messages, succumb to the little death of sleep. <br />
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Btfw, I got TMNT the new CGI version, it kicks hoop and sells affordably. GoodDamnNight!<br />
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From: HenryDurga  Aug-17 1:58 am To: Metaphorm   (9 of 16)  878.9 in reply to 878.8 Tururú! Tururú!<br />
Zagreo The neopagan has died.<br />
HenryDurga rules!!!!! lol<br />
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From: Metaphorm    Aug-17 7:31 am To: HenryDurga  (10 of 16)  878.10 in reply to 878.9 Remind me to look that up sometime, wasn't he some kind of artist from India?<br />
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From: HenryDurga  Aug-17 4:03 pm To: Metaphorm   (11 of 16)  878.11 in reply to 878.10 lol bro<br />
We both know Zagreo cannot die because he is immortal!!!<br />
I kept him in jail!!!!!<br />
I sent to him the Titans!!!!! lol<br />
HenryDurga??? I don't know what i wrote when I first came with that name... But HenryDurga comes from ENRIQUE (my second name) and DURGA (a hindu goddess, wife of Shiva)...<br />
Did I say I was a famous artist from INDIA???? ajajajjaajajaajaj<br />
Ganesha could hit me with his nose!!!!!<br />
IM A LIAR!!!!!!<br />
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From: Metaphorm    Aug-17 5:02 pm To: HenryDurga  (12 of 16)  878.12 in reply to 878.11 LoL, it's therapuetic to be able to reinvent oneself, trust me I reinvent four selves almost yearly.<br />
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From: HenryDurga  Aug-18 4:38 am To: Metaphorm   (13 of 16)  878.13 in reply to 878.12 YEAH, BRO...THAT'S WHY I DO THEATER!!!! (OR "THEATRE" LIKE NOZVERATU ALWAYS SAY TO ME lol). <br />
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From: Metaphorm    Aug-20 7:29 am To: HenryDurga  (14 of 16)  878.14 in reply to 878.13 Or Teatro, but up in Washington State we's just calls it Theeter! :D<br />
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From: Metaphorm    Aug-28 8:04 pm To: ALL  (15 of 16)  878.15 in reply to 878.14 (AN Older rant, but a goodie, I should have put up as a disclaimer lol. It just cannot all be said enough, people still ask.) <br />
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Soul/itar/y Re/define/meant Probably just a Blog<br />
October 27, 2006 - Friday <br />
WebTV, Web on my TV, and how all that works out. <br />
Current mood: bitchy <br />
Category: Web, HTML, Tech <br />
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I'll slap this on here because I'm tired of repeating myself, lol. Let's see, I bought this webtv for 40 bucks several years ago, it has slow dialup, takes forever to get to some places, for never to get to others. <br />
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No I will not buy another computer, I am not made of money. <br />
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I have uninsured medical bills up the yin yang yuan, I do not make large loads lump sums of money, got bills from way back, old bills, interest / disinterest, my money manager somehow cannot stock the place with edible foods, but somehow box catalog items are arriving at least weekly. <br />
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I am on and can do what I afford. I have, access to, three total cellphones. Two are on the way out cause Verizon f'n sucks. They're pricing us right into the pits of hells. I can see within view 2 printers, one has stopped working, the other hasn't started working yet.<br />
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We have various computer components around, and none have gotten online successfully, most of them corporate employee handmeouts. Very dubious if they'll ever get online. One of those hard drives set to work daily eating and deleting it's own files. It had ta go.<br />
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Dude get a dell? Dude go to hell. Go Gateway? Gates of hell, might as well go with Dell. I dunno. Shoot. Why is it so necessary to be able to go everywhere on the net when all ya need is a few steady faves, 2 - 3 liked and liked back forums, a chat or two and your own halfast decent webpage?<br />
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Am I a fuddy duddy for thinking this? <br />
I'm just now mastering HTML HyperText Mumblemumble Language. Img Src is fun, Midis too. Href or is it Ahref? <br />
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I fumble mumble and stumble my way through. <br />
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So anyways, people, please get up offa my case, suggest, don't demand, say it once and do not repeat, please believe me and knock off the WHY HAVENT YOU and OMFGD I CANT BELIEVE YOU and MAN I TOLD YOU YRS AGO TO and other stuff, people are gonna fall off messenger list like this. <br />
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Just realize it's very frustrating, it is a brick wall, all I have to tell you has been told, the rest is personal. I don't have to justify anything to anyone, lol sure I can judge, but judge me not lest I judge you myself. I do what I can with what I got until what I can get increases after what I got now quits allows me to get other stuff, better stuff.<br />
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Keep it under your hat, but we just got in some more used corporate computer components handed me downs from a local company moving to a smaller space. There is no guarantee they'll work, as we've had terrible luck with anything highly electronic we so much as looked at wrong, but if they can get up and functional..., <br />
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That'd sure be a nice thing, lol. So the parts are there now, they just might need more desk space, to be operational, to be patient.<br />
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(It's mostly Reygar who keeps telling me to get a computer, I think he does it just cause he knows it irks me lol. It's not up to me, it's not within my options. I've never seen a YouTube anything, they don't load, I can't access Flash games, I can't open PDF files and spf files and the other weirder lesser used ones, they keep getting sent to me though, so I keep sighing and deleting them. It just feels like folks think I'm lying or lazying out of checking out every link forcefed down my throat. I get one window at a time, and the loading for some of them is interminal, especially with msn messenger on, it'll sometimes just freeze, you cannot imagine the irritation I had seeing SEE IT YET? on my monitor just as that particular set of words freezes and crashes the screen. So no, I don't see it. Nowadays I just get up and walk so the site can load and the person who wants me to see it gives up and eats silence. Is it any wonder I set up Websites? In order to keep in contact with mass loads of people without crashing my weakling meagerish systems. Here's something funny lol my waiting game might be winning out, the Mrs.Meta is starting to get really irked about the loading times on this lol so I think maYbe all those computer components might one day mysteriously assemble and function if I can wait it out long enough. ;) There's a madness to my methods!) </font>   :-&
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&quot;7&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<font size="7">HI!</font> What. I just thought I'd ask lol. Welcome to what we have of the site going so far as of the date of your imminent reply. <br />
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You're at The TypeCastle! <a href="http://meta.constantintilople.com">http://meta.constantintilople.com</a>/ <br />
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Save it to faves, even dare to make it your homepage, as long as you're friendly we're friends. All are welcome, some may even stay. I just like saying that, it has a doofy sound to it. <br />
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So it's not TalkCity or Proboards or Chatzy or MSNGroups or whatever, but it's niiice, give AgraJag & Aqrn a quick thank you on the way in. Feel free to register too, it's free and confidential. We do not add your name to spam mailing lists or sell it to the friendly folks of GitMo, as in GitMo and mo terrorists, as in Guantanamera Bay Cuba. I prefer as full as possible profiles, but put down as much as you feel confident to. The smaller your profile, the larger your sunglasses. <br />
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As if the date of THIS Posting, I'm still moving some stuff over and with The MetaPhorum we're talking about almost half a decade of free roaming rampant thought so I'll try, but I'm not burning myself out lol. <br />
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&quot;8&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/4/2003 1:35 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 19) </p>

<p>&gt;These are excerpted from a previous authoral attempt, some names have been changed to protect originality and all.&lt;</p>

<p>&gt;Soultron and Skyscythe are what are known as Seekers, Originally a type of flying scouting war craft, on earth they've assumed the form of military aircraft (See: Starscream, Thundercracker, etc) Soultron had just fallen to Earth and was restored by two of his oldest allies who had already landed, SKy and his lifemate, Soundbyte. SB on a whim has chosen a DJ's danceclub mixing turntable assembly as her disguise form.&lt;</p>

<p>&gt;At this point in the story, Soultron and his forces prepare for a battle with a landing party of Decepticons led by Megatron's closest lackey, Shockwave. and two more pods are activated containing, Aluminus Kann (ME! YAY!) and Shear Luna-C. Kann transforms into a towtruck, Shear into a jetcopter. Nuff for now, enjoy the read!&lt;</p>

<p>Soultron and Skyscythe journeyed into the heart of the volcanic tomb, carefully avoiding the molten rock that ran beneath.</p>

<p>\&quot;Sir? How do you know they will come here?\&quot; Skyscythe dashed avoiding a stream of lava pouring through the rock way around him. \&quot;They are destined to come here. It has been foretold.\&quot;</p>

<p>Soultron moved along the rock, every so often passing his hand over their worn expressions.<br />
\&quot;I don't understand, what happened up there? I saw you fall&hellip;\&quot;</p>

<p>Soultron turned to his companion and suddenly a great darkness overcame him. \&quot;You saw nothing&hellip;\&quot;</p>

<p>Skyscythe was never more terrified than at this moment. The glaring eyes of his leader quickly approached him, but he could no longer see any form to which they belonged.</p>

<p>Something was wrong.</p>

<p>Several streams of flowing lava entrapped him and there was not much ground to fend off any assault. An unusual fear, unlike any sensation he had ever felt before held him still. A low rumbled had developed within his audio receptors. The eyes stopped.</p>

<p>His leader returned.<br />
\&quot;I&hellip;I am sorry Soultron, yes, something did happen up there I remember. The matrix is&hellip;making hard to focus.\&quot;</p>

<p>Soultron returned to his trek towards the Ark and Skyscythe loyally followed, if now at a greater distance.</p>

<p>\&quot;The matrix is killing you sir, it cannot be kept nor open by a Decepticon.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Unfounded myth.\&quot; Soultron replied coldly. \&quot;The matrix allows whoever is worthy to possess it.\&quot;</p>

<p>We encountered it before.</p>

<p>Soultron and Skyscythe flew up to the opening in the Ark and entered. They quickly made their way back to the main chamber as the last kick was delivered to Soundwave's head. The body of the broken Decepticon fell to the floor and Soundbyte stood triumphantly over her conquest.</p>

<p>\&quot;Had you been waiting an eternity for this?\&quot;<br />
Soultron questioned as he entered the central command center once again. Soundbyte revealed a satisfactory smile as Soultron approached.<br />
\&quot;I had hoped for more of a challenge.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;The Decepticons that came on this mission were weak fools. Not our finest moment.\&quot;</p>

<p>Soultron looked again at the remains of Megatron. An image of Nocturna filled his mind.</p>

<p>\&quot;Why did I follow you into darkness?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;My lord?\&quot; Soundbyte approached.</p>

<p>\&quot;No, its nothing. Memories of a life I never had. But my fortunate journey through space has landed me back in the company of my forces and we have captured the Autobot's most prized possession.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;We have the matrix?\&quot;<br />
Soundbyte stepped back.<br />
\&quot;Yes, I now carry that which the Autobots crave most desperately. We are now in command of this war. And there is time for change.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Then our mission is a success, for we have found you my lord and you will lead us over Shockwave and his forces once we return to Cybertron.\&quot;<br />
Soundbyte moved closer to her leader.</p>

<p>\&quot;That may happen sooner than you thank my dear Soundbyte. For the matrix has granted me an unusual gift. There is a battalion of Decepticons approaching earth as we speak.</p>

<p>\&quot;Shockwave is with them.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Our time to take power is now. I say we launch a full assault against them when they arrive.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;No Skyscythe, not a full assault. I will go myself.\&quot; Soultron glanced once again at the body of Optimus Prime.</p>

<p>\&quot;This I must do alone.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;But Soultron..\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Soundbyte, you and Skyscythe have served me well. You have found me and I will deliver our people from Shockwave's inadequacies. When the Decepticons arrive, flank their position and draw their fire. I will deal with the main forces myself.\&quot;</p>

<p>Betrayal.</p>

<p>That is what I know. That is the honor that I hold to. Shockwave betrayed me and I will betray him. It is a vicious cycle, life as a Decepticon. But no longer. I am not a Decepticon any longer and I don't think I ever was.</p>

<p>No.</p>

<p>We have never been a Decepticon. We don't understand them and their ways. We understand unity and darkness. We understand destruction and chaos must be consistent and constant. That is what we are. That is what we once were.<br />
{Long have I dwelt beneath the deep awaiting this moment. Transformers...a race of machines....they know nothing of what lies within the void of their world. I have awakened. I am reborn and now I am....<br />
Soultron.<br />
I await both Autobot and Decepticon. I will show them the pain of darkness.}</p>

<p>Skyscythe and Soundbyte watch Soultron fly off.<br />
Skyscythe:\&quot;Ok we may have to defend ourselves, and i have and idea how to draw their flank.\&quot;</p>

<p>Soundbyte:\&quot;What?\&quot;</p>

<p>SkyScythe:\&quot;Well i'll go near the volcanos mouth and fly out shooting, when they least expect it distracting them.\&quot;<br />
He turns and places his arms on her shoulders<br />
\&quot;While you hide near some rocks we saw earlier on the ground, and playing some of your seismic shock music.\&quot;</p>

<p>Soundbyte:\&quot;And that should disorient them enough so u can knock them out of the sky.\&quot;</p>

<p>Skyscythe:\&quot;Exactly.\&quot;</p>

<p>Soundbyte looks into his eyes.<br />
Soundbyte:\&quot;I love it when u get into all 'planning mode'\&quot; She turns quickly, before he can embrace her. With her back to him.</p>

<p>Soundbyte:\&quot;I might use one of my viruses on Teletran One get him to be on full alert and shoot everyont except us and Soultron.\&quot;</p>

<p>SkyScythe:\&quot;That would be great, Good Luck.\&quot;</p>

<p>Skyscythe begins to walk off. Soundbyte looking unhappy walks off as well towards Teletran Ones main screen.<br />
SkyScythe runs to her and spins her around he quickly embraces her and kisses her.<br />
SkyScythe:\&quot;Don't die on me, I want to continue this later.\&quot;</p>

<p>And with that he flies off, leaving Soundbyte feeling very giddy.</p>

<p>Ducking quickly back behind a boulder, Aluminus shook his head and wondering how deep the slag he stepped into was.</p>

<p>{and where is Shear?}</p>

<p>Upon activation after landfall, his circuits had picked out a simple form of wheeled transport for his secondary form and a crude laser rifle and photon blade.</p>

<p>{Both seem to be low on energy...Slag!}<br />
After a seemingly endless slumber, he awoke.</p>

<p>{Where have we wound up now?}</p>

<p>He knew somehow it would'nt be enough.</p>

<p>{Where is</p>&quot;
&quot;8&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/4/2003 2:07 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (2 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;This chapter introduces the most fearsome thing to fly the skies since, well, since something really scary flew Introducing Shear Luna-C!&lt;</p>

<p>Anxiously flicking his weapons on and off, thoughts running through his head. So much salvage back there,<br />
(Their lifeless forms = PARTS!)<br />
He'd have to see if he could get his \&quot;pick of the litter\&quot; so to speak after this skirmish was done.</p>

<p>Weapons power to full, feeling good, healthy, even a little over confident, he could'nt help but stick out his torso plate and walk about beaming a winner's smile. Self-conscious, that Soundbyte would see his proud display he resumed his usual slouch and lumbered over to her.</p>

<p>Too bad she seemed connected to this Skyscythe guy, she's be a nice addition to my.. She turned to look at him, interrupting his thoughts, asking him if all was in readiness. He nods, salutes, and looks to the entrance of the cave.</p>

<p>Only imagining all those parts falling from the skies for he, himself, to rebuild however he wanted, kept him at ease and ready for the Call To Arms.</p>

<p>He'd attend to other Agendas later</p>

<p>An unmentioned weakness of his, boredom had set in for Aluminus. This wait for the battle ahead however breif, was grinding into him.., So, scanning the terrain ahead of him seemed to kill and fill some of the time.<br />
Spying Ironhide's kicked off head in the distance brought a mischeivous smirk to his features,</p>

<p>&lt;Virrr-r-r-r.&gt;<br />
his shouldermounted hoisting hook flipped over to launch position.</p>

<p>&lt;Chikt! Zwi&gt;i&gt;i&gt;i&gt;i&gt;ing!&gt;<br />
Cast out and<br />
&lt;Thucklinkt!&gt;</p>

<p>the hook was lodged in Ironhide's faceplate. Gleefully he reels it in.</p>

<p>&lt;Zweeeeee...,&gt;</p>

<p>Catching in his left hand, he rolls it over thoughtfully. Looking over at Soundbyte, who seems not to have noticed his little manuever, he ponders something that is dismissed as breifly as his attention span. Chuckling to himself he holds Ironhide's head at Optics-level and quietly utters<br />
\&quot;Alas, poor Ironhide, I knew him well...\&quot; Smirking,<br />
\&quot;Well? Well, I hardly knew him, but who's keeping track?\&quot; Looking over at Soundbyte, who seemed busy with her own inner thinkings, he inserts his hands into Ironhide's lifeless mouth. Moving the jaw up and down, he begins a poor imitation of the fallen Autobots speech patterns.<br />
\&quot;Hawh, A'hm ArhnHawhd!!<br />
(Snickers.)<br />
Looks lawhk Ah got a little a...Hayd o' mahself.\&quot;<br />
(More snickering, a twisted<br />
smile.)<br />
Hmmm., Wandering over to a nearby boulder, he wrests free a chunk off of it and stuffs it into the mouth.<br />
\&quot;Mmmm, Yummy, Ah Lawhk eating rocks, Yum-um-um-ummy!\&quot;<br />
(More laughter.)</p>

<p>Soundbyte looks in his direction, hard to read what she was thinking, but it looked like mild irritation. Smiling sheepishly, he looked away.</p>

<p>He sees a glint behind a rock.</p>

<p>Well now. A stasis pod!! The serial insignia looks familiar, dare he hope?</p>

<p>Why yes, it just might be..,</p>

<p>\&quot;Suondbyte, ahem. Uhm, couldja come over here a cycle?\&quot; Ramming Ironhide's head onto the point of his Towhook, and tapping the stasis pod's hull eagerly.<br />
\&quot;I can have this old gal up and running in two shakes of a lamb-bot's tail. I think she may come in handy. I've worked with her before.\&quot;</p>

<p>Stepping aside to let Soundbyte get a look at the pod, he crosses his fingers out of veiw..,</p>

<p>Soundbyte examines the pod.</p>

<p>Soundbyte:\&quot;Yep this is one of ours allright! Stand back while i \&quot;Open her\&quot; up\&quot;. Soundbyte unlocks the stasis pod and it begins glow a bright white light.</p>

<p>The light within the stasis pod dimmed. What's this? At first it seemed empty, but a closer look revealed a shining masterpiece to Aluminus' optics. Yes this was the one, without a doubt, it was her.<br />
A faint musicbox melody rang faintly to his auditory receptors, entrancing him. &lt;Zzzzurn-CHIKT!&gt;????<br />
a pressure around his throat! He looked and saw her sitting up in her pod. He waved Soundbyte away to signal all was under control, he'd handle this.., With her hand still entrapping him, she slowly got out of her pod and stood, lifting him off the ground a few inches. \&quot;Identify!\&quot; she growled.</p>

<p>\&quot;.....Aluminus..,\&quot;</p>

<p>She scowled, evidently her optics had'nt adjusted yet, narrowing her gaze to two laser thin red gleams she then said, \&quot;Password!\&quot;<br />
(Password? Password, what was the password? Why did she require a password?)</p>

<p>Looking at her fully, his memory returned, ah..,<br />
\&quot;Spectra.\&quot;<br />
She snapped to attention and dropped him at her feet, saluted, then relaxed. He stood up slowly.</p>

<p>She smiled sweetly. \&quot;Oooh Aluminus! My Love, oh how I've missed you sooo..,\&quot;<br />
He could have almost blushed, then..<br />
\&quot;and what took you so long?\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus: \&quot;Heh, ahem, ah, Dear? This is Soundbyte. She's a friend.<br />
Soundbyte, Meet Shear Luna-C.\&quot;</p>

<p>Shear bowed politely, and offered her hand in greeting. Her prismatic coloration rendering her the color of the dust and stone around her. Aluminus smiled, this was going well, why the worry before? AK and SL listened as</p>

<p>Soundbyte breifed them on the mission,<br />
Aluminus adding to and translating some. Shear was all attention. Finally Shear looks to them both, quickly draws both her Chopperblades, smiles ferally and asks \&quot;So, when do I...we..begin?\&quot; &laquo;<br />
Aluminus beamed at Shear's enthusiasm.</p>

<p>He pondered and said \&quot;Hmm, well, with Soundbyte's release, I'd send you up to go on and meet with Skyscythe, as he will be you superior in the Airdivision.<br />
As your form dictates, so you shall serve.\&quot;<br />
Shear smiled \&quot;Birds of a feather?\&quot;<br />
Aluminus nodded, \&quot;Shall flock together.\&quot; he completed.</p>

<p>She saluted, crouched, flipped backwards and in an instant assumed her Jetcopter mode. She rise up a bit and hovered above him.</p>

<p>Aluminus tapped his wrist to signal her to open her comm-channel.<br />
[\&quot;Kzzt! This will also be a good time to test out your longrange communication systems.\&quot;]</p>

<p>Shear rose up further turned from him, then boosted up and away.<br />
[\&quot;Aluminus? What...or who am I looking for up there?\&quot;]</p>

<p>[\&quot;Skyscythe is a seeker, you'll know him by sight.\&quot;]</p>

<p>She spotted a flying vehicle of some sort off to her left and veered 90 degrees towards it.<br />
[\&quot;Seeker?\&quot;]</p>

<p>Aluminus shrugged.<br />
[\&quot;You see it? Him? Make your approach then once identity is confirmed, well, be a Dear and introduce yourself.\&quot;]</p>

<p>[\&quot;Dear? (Pfft!) Dear me again, I'll strafe you, AL.\&quot;]</p>

<p>[\&quot;Point, but please....stop calling me that\&quot;]</p>

<p>[\&quot;Affirmative...AL-Luminus Switching channels for the meet and greet.\&quot;]</p>

<p>Aluminus grumbled, but could'nt help but to smile. He gives Soundbyte a thumbs-up (Y).</p>

<p>Meanwhile high above the ground, Shear drew closer to the aircraft in her sight.</p>

<p>[\&quot;Attention, uh, ahem, Seeker Skyscythe, this is Decepticon Air recon and all around problem snuffer, Shear Luna-C reporting for duty.., I'm from one of your stasis pods and I'm battle ready! \&quot;]</p>

<p>She awaits a response from the aircraft as she draws alongside it.</p>

<p>Aluminus glances at his hookmounted Ironhide head, perched on his shoulder. Fiddling with it's jaw mechanism. \&quot;Thayt Shear galbot makes mawh circuits sizzle!\&quot; Bits of rock fall from it's mouth...,</p>

<p>Skyscythe hears over his comm system Shear's call.</p>

<p>SKyscythe:\&quot;Glad to have u on board Shear. Now where going for the element of suprise for when the attackers come. So i want u to follow me.\&quot;</p>

<p>Skyscythe fliess foward some more while Shear matches him in speed. SKyscythe transforms mid-air and acknowledges Shear to do so as well.</p>

<p>Skyscythe:\&quot;Ok see that Volcano over there above the ark. Well were gonna go hide there and when the others arrive were gonna blast out and start shooting.\&quot;</p>

<p>Shear:\&quot;All right then lets go.\&quot;<br />
They transform and go to the volcano's mouth. Getting there in less than 2 mins.</p>

<p>Shear lands silently and retracts her propellors to standbye blades, followed by Skyscythe.<br />
Ignoring Skyscythe to run to Aluminus, she smiles \&quot;I found him!\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus, shares the smile,<br />
\&quot;So you did.\&quot;</p>

<p>She looks over at Skyscythe<br />
\&quot;He seems like an okay Decepticon, he's our Leader?\&quot;</p>

<p>AK: \&quot;Nooo, a bot named Soultron is who's in charge. He's a flyer, like you and Skyscythe.\&quot;</p>

<p>Shear frowned a little<br />
\&quot;All that airpower, you sure you're gonna be okay on the ground?\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus winks<br />
\&quot;Suuure..I got Soundbyte here for backup.\&quot;</p>

<p>SHear's face goes grim \&quot;That's what I'm worried about. :|\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;It's nothing like that! She's an ally in battle, nothing more. You know I only have Optics for you ! My Dear I Prize all parts of you..,\&quot; Shear stepped back</p>

<p>\&quot;Nuh-uh, you aint using me for surplus parts. If anyone's doing the scrapping it's ME!!\&quot;</p>

<p>(Gulp.)<br />
Shear walked towards where Skyscythe and Soundbyte stood. Aluminus stood back a bit, looked to the Ironhide head impaled on his hoisting hook.</p>

<p>\&quot;Odd she still has'nt noticed you, my headstrong friend, hahaha.\&quot; Yammering the jaw \&quot;When're we gonna start bustin' Decepti-chops?\&quot; Resuming a more serious mood he too joins the group in planning. &laquo;</p>

<p>As he walked up, both Skyscythe and Shear suddenly transformed and jettted up hill from their position. () Aluminus walks up, puzzled.<br />
Suondbyte explains the attack plan both flyers are going to act upon. \&quot;They plan to use the mouth of the Volcano as their personal flashpoint.\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus shuddered and prayed Shear was over her Pyrophobia.</p>

<p>Even though the Incident that caused it gave her a resistance to further harm of that type, he still worried for her sanity, and for Skyscythe as well. He was gonna be around her when...if..if it happens. Assuming a good vantage point for his attack point, he opens a channel to Shear's receiver. He hears her singing! Oh no..,</p>

<p>[\&quot;Shear! SHEAR! Listen to me, okay? You've got to ...try to...<br />
(Try to what?)<br />
try to transmute whatever anxiety you're feeling to focus, battlereadiness.\&quot;]<br />
He could almost feel an icy calmness come over her. Then, in a voice a sweet as honey, but laced with poison.</p>

<p>[\&quot;Aluminusss, hahaha, as soon as this little battle starts, I'm bursting out guns blazing. I no longer Burn, I Rock and Roll!\&quot;]</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;8&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/4/2003 6:49 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (3 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;This part seems to expand on character development I was trying and the beginnings of the chance for these two new members to really prove themselves.</p>

<p>Shear stood on the ledge, looking down at the red glow of the dormant volcano. She was hypnotized by the lazy red glow and the soothing rumble of this great earthen beast at her feet. Pity they had nothing quite like this on Cybertron.</p>

<p>She saw her commlite blink twice. She looked over at Skyscythe, who tapped his wrist rapidly. She nods.<br />
[\&quot;This is Aluminus Kann and Soundbyte, groundlevel. We're secure down here, mouth o' the cave, no signs of hostiles. How're you two holding up?\&quot;]</p>

<p>Skyscythe nods, gives her the thumbs-up. SHe smiles<br />
[\&quot;Al, we're doing just fine weapons primed and charged? Same here, now with that out of the way, how about radiosilence? We can't stay concealed with you yammering away every four cycles!\&quot;]</p>

<p>Switching off her radio she rests.</p>

<p>She sits.</p>

<p>She draws her knees close.</p>

<p>She folds her arms in front of her.</p>

<p>She rests her head on her arms, then she begins to sing, rocking slightly to the melody.</p>

<p>Aluminus leaned up against the cave wall. Rifle holstered, blade sheathed, hoistline and hook reeled in and headlaser convertting to Holoprojection.<br />
Letting his thoughts wander, he found himself veiwing a piece of his past.</p>

<p>{\&quot;Aluminus, I know you hate doing the menial stuff. It seems like chores running errands for the Autobots, but believe me, we're making a difference!\&quot;}</p>

<p>{\&quot;Moonshear, don't you get tired of following the lead of weakminded, doomed to be destroyed Autobot egotists? Can't you see for once, if there's anything to be done in this war that makes any real difference, it involves more than hiding and stockpiling?\&quot;}</p>

<p>{\&quot;Aluminus, by slowly preparing and readying matters, we act on and carry out a more perfected plan. This fuel we're loading up...what's that smell? It's....Aluminus Where are you going\&quot;}</p>

<p>(He never looked back, he ran, he barely dodged the resulting blast furnace. Only when he stopped to rest he saw her. She. No, it could'nt be! It was.)</p>

<p>(Rising from the fires a crystal pheonix, catching the glow of the flames below her and glowing more intensely because of it, laughing maniacally. Then she landed, Aluminus ran up. Something in her from day had changed forever more. She fell into his arms.)</p>

<p>(He held her for a moment, feeling a sense of guilt. This once form of beauty now twisted and tragically sculpted to it's own natural design. Hearing an Autobot rescue team roll up, he threw her over his shoulder, transformed and rolled to his salvage yard.)</p>

<p>(He'd fix her, Yes, then he'd fix them all. Both the weak and overphilosophical Autobots and the rash and unorganizeded Decepticons, would feel their combined might.)</p>

<p>Aluminus switched off his holoprojector, and dropped his gaze to the floor, and sighed.</p>

<p>Life was too short to dwell on past mishaps, and who knew how short his or Shear's lives were going to be?</p>

<p>At that moment, both he and Shear looked up and thought the same thing.</p>

<p>{\&quot;Let's just live to see tomorrow, then we'll think on today, along with all our other yesterdays, tomorrow.\&quot;}</p>

<p>Soultron flew up from inside the volcano and perched himself upon the ledge. His gazed focused on the giant ship headed towards the surface. It appeared to be several kilometers from their position and coming in quickly. Soultron's communicator signaled as a small node erected from his arm.</p>

<p>\&quot;Lord Soultron.\&quot; Skyscythe's voice signaled through the communicator. \&quot;Status?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Shockwave's warship has been neutralized per your request. How did you know they would come sir?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I will enlighten you some day. For now, prepare to draw their fire. They will launch a counter attack as soon as they detect us. I am picking up more signals here. I'm assuming your pods fell?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Yes sir.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Good, the odds will be in our favor. Attack on my signal.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Aye sir, Skyscythe out.\&quot;</p>

<p>Just as the Decepticons began to mobilize another flurry of fire dug into the wreckage of the Decepticon flagship.</p>

<p>Skyscythe, Soundbyte, Aluminus and Shear began engaging the Decepticons forces in hit and run tactics in attempt to draw the main forces away from Shockwave. \&quot;Decepticons! Take cover, we have lost the advantage! Regroup!\&quot; Shockwave and a contingency of Decepticons fled the wreckage as Skyscythe dropped several cluster bombs on the battered hull.</p>

<p>*******<br />
Soultron found himself surrounded by a void.<br />
Use it<br />
Soultron looked at the matrix.<br />
We are one now.<br />
\&quot;Yes, we are Soultron&amp;hellip;\&quot;<br />
Show them Pain<br />
**********</p>

<p>Aluminus' mind raced. Shear and Skyscythe had taken flight from the mouth of the volcano, transformed and were off. Aluminus and Soundbyte nodded and acted upon their agreed-upon plan.</p>

<p>A Seeker flew overhead, firing wildly, causing the ground around them to explode. Soundbyte transformed and signalled rapidly for Aluminus to be at ready.<br />
She let loose a terrific blast of sonic energy which almost shook Aluminus from his stance.</p>

<p>He shook off the effects and launched his hoistingline. The hook, tipped with Ironhide's head seemed to have startled the Decepticon in midair as surely as the sound had stunned him!</p>

<p>Ensnaring the stunned Decepticon, he brutally tugged it to the ground. Snarling, he drew his photon blade and charged at the fallen robot. It gasped and rolled out of his swinging arc, suffering only an external nick that surprised more than harmed it.</p>

<p>\&quot;Slag it, hold still and Die! Die with some honor, you miserable pile of parts!\&quot;</p>

<p>He swung again, decapitating it. No time to revel in this small victory. There was more of this battle to be fought if they ever expected a favorable outcome.</p>

<p>Shear looped, dove, flipped, swirled practically danced around the incoming firepower from the Decepticon pursuing her. Skyscythe seemed busy with his own opponent.</p>

<p>She swooped up, blocking her adversary's veiw of the sun, eclipsing and mirroring it. Seeming as bright as it to his sensors, he never saw her transform and drop on him, locking her arm around his nosecone. With her other arm, she spun her chopperblades, and lowered them, sawing off one wing. She let him go to crash, blew a kiss, then transformed and flew off to pepper the air in front of her with a wide arc of turbine-shuriken charges. Hopefully she'd have a few more kills from this manuever.</p>

<p>Skyscythe was doing well. His experience in the field stood him in good stead. He utilized every method he'd learned and a few made up \&quot;on the fly\&quot;.<br />
One question seemed to pull at him though.<br />
\&quot;How long can we keep this up?\&quot;</p>

<p>On the ground level, Aluminus had repeated the same trick with varying degrees of success, using Soundbyte's Sonic Booms to down opponents while he savaged their metal frames with Blade, Gun, Headlaser, Fists and Feet, but he was tiring.</p>

<p>He spied another stunned Decepticon, transformed and trying to stand.</p>

<p>Aluminus transformed, drove, charged and rammed him off his feet, then assumed robot form and pounced him!</p>

<p>This robot put up more of a fight, either that or Aluminus' exhaustion was catching up to him. He caught a fist to his face, knocking him off the enemy. Sitting up suddenly, he fired both his headmounted laser and rifle, holing the Decepticon straight through in the head and chest. He slipped behind a rock face to rest up a bit, this was the most strenuous workout he'd had in Eons.</p>

<p>\&quot;Ah, for the days of slow, subtle and stressfree sabotage..,\&quot;</p>

<p>Skyscythe was being chased by 2 Seeker jets. He slowed just a touch so the jets could think thye had him.<br />
He transformed mid-air.</p>

<p>He turned slowly to attack. The 2 jets shot at him. He let his midsection take the brunt, as he had increased his shielding in that section.</p>

<p>While the seekers reloaded. Skyscythe crossed his arms and grapped at his wingtips.</p>

<p>He pulled metal shards he kept three and threw them at the seekers as he flew thru the middle of the 2.<br />
He stopped with his back to the seekers. He clicked his fingers and the shards began to blow up within their casing. They fell to awaiting Aluminus.</p>

<p>Skyscythe:\&quot;Aluminus I have 2 packages for ya!\&quot;</p>

<p>Meanwhile...............<br />
Soundbyte began pressing dials on her arm. The virus within Teletran One begin to do its work. At the Ark....................</p>

<p>Teletrans Viewscreen.<br />
\&quot;Main Guns, and Torpedo Launchers 2 Mins to Power Up\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus having rested a nanocycle, refreshed and ready to kick taligate appeared from behind a rockpile.</p>

<p>\&quot;Howdy Bots! Why dont you relax and stay awhile?\&quot; He fired his headlaser at, one holing it's torso, it fired, grazing his shoulder armor. He stumbled back. It fell over lifeless, smoking from it's new but totally fatal ventilation duct, installed courtesy of Aluminus.</p>

<p>She scanned the ground action.</p>

<p>Aluminus is hit!! She frantically bore down on the scene below her. She transformed and dropped like a spider behind a Decepticon, whipdrew her chopperblade and rammed it right through the enemybot's back until the bladetip erupted out it's chestplate!</p>

<p>She snarled and fired a few energy shuriken into it's prone form then glared at Aluminus! :|<br />
\&quot;You'd better sharpen up and get your core processor battle-prepped! I won't be here to save your metal hide next time you slip up!\&quot; With that harsh remark, she flew up and rejoined Skyscythe in taking out airborne opposition.</p>

<p>Aluminus smiled<br />
{She's beautiful when she's enraged. She's loving this battle, as an Autobot she never lived for this amount of violence. Now she drinks it in as if it were the spilled fuel of her enemies intoxicating her.}</p>

<p>Aluminus frowned</p>

<p>{Still, when all the fighting is done, assuming we survive this will there be much left to her but the anger?}</p>

<p>{and how long will it be...before she remembers what forces recreated her? Will she then know the true architect of her fatal design?}</p>

<p>Aluminus hoped not.</p>

<p>He turned his worries over to secondary mental proccesses and signalled Soundbyte to let loose another sonic attack and readied his hoisting hook to reel in another winner..,</p>

<p>Aluminus begins to hear a rumble coming from the mountain.</p>

<p>Soundbyte:\&quot;That the arks weapons shooting thru the mountain rock. I put a virus into the weapons systems to shoot everyone except us!\&quot;</p>

<p>&gt;Note: Tiretrack was a robot who joined the group later, she's a minibot that turns into a little sports car, alot like CLiffjumper.<br />
SHe's partnered with a Larger robot named Outflyer, who turns into large fighter plane.&lt;</p>

<p>ALuminus on his commlink:\&quot;Tiretrack?, Shear and Skyscythe if ur in the air, we got some backup from the ark Courtesy of Soundbyte.\&quot; The rumble gets louder and louder until the weapons break through and start to shoot Decepticons.<br />
Missiles and Lassers create a criss cross maze in the air. At Teletran.........</p>

<p>Weapons Energy Dipleted in Ten Mins. Send Explorer for forms of energy. The Explorer sattelite goes out and looks for energy to use. He returns back quickly.</p>

<p>Teletrans View Screen.....<br />
\&quot;NEW ENERGY FOUND\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;ENERGY DEPLETION IN 8 MINS\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;BEGIN ABSORBTION OF VOLCANIC ENERGY<br />
AFTER DEPLETION OF CURRENT ENERGY\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus looked up at the sky ablaze with Teletran's ship gun's firings. \&quot;Shear, Even though Teletran's guns were told not to shoots us, think you'd better fly on down here so as notto get hit!\&quot; Shear swooped and did an elegant ramped up U-turn in the air.</p>

<p>\&quot;Aaawh hahahaha, I'm having fun! I dont even have to fire at them anymore, just lead them to their deaths!\&quot; Aluminus shrugged<br />
{Okay have it your way..,}<br />
waited till she was within range and fired his hoisting hook up and caught her by one of her struts and began to tow her down.</p>

<p>\&quot;Shear, this is for your own safety.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Wha-WhY ARE YOU DOING THAT? STOP IT!!!\&quot; She abruptly stopped her descent and rose up. Aluminus' feet lost contact with the ground!</p>

<p>\&quot;Oooh noooo!!!!!\&quot;<br />
Now he finds himself suspended 100's of feet in the air, being skyswung by a reckless helicopter!</p>

<p>He curled up into a ball, drawing all his limbs together. Then Shear proceeded to use him as a wrecking ball, knocking down airborne Decepticons left and right.</p>

<p>A good idea, but after awhile this is gonna start to really hurt....</p>

<p>Shear swooped up, using Aluminus' curled up form as a large airborne fist for an uppercut that knocked two seeker's wings off, they frantically transformed and flew in robot form at them. Aluminus' peered from between his shielding arms and saw them in pursuit.</p>

<p>\&quot;Shear? You can drop me off here. I think I can catch a ride.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;You sure?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Ye__\&quot;</p>

<p>Shear released his hook before he could finish saying. Now he fell. This has to be accurate or not at all. This had to be well done or he was finished. This had to be....</p>

<p>&lt;KLANK!&gt;</p>

<p>..the weirdest manuever he' ever attempted, suddenly sitting astride a confused but still flying seekerjet! He wound his hoisting line tightly around it while it struggled to shake him off. Aluminus then peeled back a panel behind teh cockpit and began pulling wires out.</p>

<p>Suddenly the jet lost power!! NOw he had to act fast, faster than the ground coming up at them. he replugged in two wires, only two and twisted the other two into braided levers to toggle relays. Yessssss.....,</p>

<p>Now he had himself a flying vehicle!!</p>

<p>A Non-transforming totally manueverable and armed, but cussing him out something fierce flying platform.</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;8&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/4/2003 7:22 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (4 of 19) </p>

<p>&gt;Here we're adding a new member to our merry little band, a bot like none other. something to spice up the battle herein significantly!&lt;</p>

<p>Mastering the controls for his new mode of travel was way easier than he thought, it was the griping the captured seeker was emitting that was the downside.<br />
\&quot;You wont get away with this.\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus groaned elaborately and said<br />
\&quot;Get some new material, willya?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I'm serious, Cretin! Once Shockwave..\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Once what? Huh I cant hear you, you're breaking up.\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus recklessly shook the captured jet in midair, scaring it needlessly.</p>

<p>\&quot;Wha? What in slag are you doing?\&quot;</p>

<p>Laughing mischeivously, he waved at Shear.</p>

<p>She flew alongside. \&quot;Aluminus, who's your friend?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I never got his name. Say, what IS your name?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;...updraft..,\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Up what? hahaha What a silly name! Okay Updraft, we're gonna land, ready?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;??\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus toggled his handmade wing-relays to force the jet into a steep decline to the earth below. Shear followed. \&quot;Hahahaha, wheeee!!\&quot;</p>

<p>The Seeker screamed in fear as suddenly, Aluminus kicked off the plumetting jet and leaped up to catch Shear's struts.<br />
&lt;Klank&gt;<br />
safe he hung like a spider, grinning evilly.<br />
Shear slowed and descended.</p>

<p>Transforming, she let Aluminus take a short drop to the ground and landed facing away from him. She looked up and saw decreasing aerial activity. It was entrancing, all that firepower above her. Powerful, beautiful..,</p>

<p>{I shall remake you, more powerful and beautiful than ever..,}</p>

<p>She shook her head, were her auditories malfunctioning? Aluminus walked over to the smashed up remnants of his borrowed and wrecked transportation. Now he was in robot mode and groaning , sparking and sizzling..,</p>

<p>\&quot;Updraft? Can you hear me? Good I'll just assume you can.\&quot; Aluminus grabbed the weakened robot by the faceplate and said \&quot;I'm gonna make the deal of your lifetime, cause if you refuse, you die!\&quot;</p>

<p>Behind him, Shear glared at the fallen warrior, and winked. Her cackling haunted and maddened the captor, who put his hands to his coreprocessors and screamed silently..,</p>

<p>A Nightmare was unfolding..,</p>

<p>&gt;At this point, Soultron had beaten the stuffing righ out of Shockwave, the killer of his lover, Nocturna, back on Cybertron, but he's still feeling unsettled, is it all that anger within? The matrix's influence? Or my bad narrating?&lt;</p>

<p>Soultron stood above the fluid stained rocks and marveled at the remains of his former commander. Shockwave's body had become, for the brief time in its existence, the vessel by which he had channeled hatred unlike any he had felt before.</p>

<p>However, even though Shockwave's spark had long since fled from this plane of existence, Soultron's fury was still not satisfied.<br />
I will destroy them all&hellip;<br />
Two explosions rocked Soultron forward causing him to tumble among the rocks. Shootdown and Sonicboom landed in front of him. \&quot;Well, well, the great Soultron&hellip;\&quot; Shootdown smirked as he raised his weapons.</p>

<p>\&quot;And now its time to introduce him to the new order.\&quot; Sonicboom stated as he doused Soultron with laser fire.<br />
\&quot;Seekers! Terminate him!\&quot;</p>

<p>A small squadron of seekers flew overhead and fired into Soultron's chest. The mighty Decepticon buckled as the shots pierced his chest. Smoke escaped through his mouth as his body blackened and hit the ground.</p>

<p>\&quot;So much for Soultron. Now we take care of the others.\&quot; The group took to the sky and headed towards Soultron's companions. &laquo;</p>

<p>Updraft could have sobbed and teared up if he had the parts to. The Ugly Green/Gray/Black TruckBot and his Helicopterring Whacked-out Fembot counterpart were either going to break him or break him apart. What was there he could really do? He agreed to his terms, only hoping what came afterwards was'nt worse than death itself.</p>

<p>He (Zaapppt) was forcefully powered down.</p>

<p>Flashes, Glimpses, Memories, old, new, then, now, where, when..., An image flared up in his core processor, a black space that shone like Obsidian in a dark cave.</p>

<p>\&quot;Uuupdraafft, Awaken, hahaha..,\&quot;<br />
The Obsidian wall became a rectangle, a visor, on a sneering face. \&quot;...I got plans for you. One, I am your Master. Two, you shall serve who I serve. Three, you are now remade, any and all parts of Updraft and the bot he was are.. NO MORE!! hahaha.\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus threw Updraft over his shoulder and ran to cover. Shear laid out some cover fire courtesty of her Energy charged Turbine Shuriken.</p>

<p>\&quot;Aluminus!! We got more approaching hostiles!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Grrr.. 'Bots or 'Cons??\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Not sure, actually hahahaha depends on which way you're facing! hahaa\&quot;</p>

<p>She fired off more rounds. Aluminus shook his head, either she was'nt making much sense or they were in a bit of a pickle.</p>

<p>\&quot;Well Shear, let's get us positioned for defense. I'll call up Soultron and Skyscythe, Soundbyte anyone. and You? Rename this sorry bucket of bolts.\&quot;<br />
He dropped Updraft in the ground unceremoniously.<br />
[KLANG!]<br />
\&quot;He's gonna be our firstborn, hahahahahaaaa.\&quot;</p>

<p>Shear kneeled down and caressed the faceplate of the unconscious Seeker. They were going to rebuild him, make him more...powerful, beautiful..like a....,</p>

<p>\&quot;TEMPEST!\&quot;</p>

<p>Updraft's/Tempest's optics flickered to life. He slowly stood up, growling like beast, hungry for battle.</p>

<p>\&quot;Skyscythe Here, to everyone on our side.<br />
Soultron is down, i don't know how bad he his, but he has destroyed Shockwave. All that left are his flunkies the Seekers.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Shear I want you to join me in the sky. We can take these seekers head on.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Soundbyte, use you connection to the virus you put in Teletran to see if you can fine tune The Ark weaponary system to calibrate for the seekers speed. Aluminus You cover for her while she does that.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;NOW TEAM GO!\&quot;<br />
Skyscythe blasts off to face the seekers. He transforms into jet mode and supercharges his front nose cone. He pummels throught 2 seekers Destroying them.<br />
The other seekers Gather around.</p>

<p>Skyscythe begins to insult them so that will fight with anger and irrationally.</p>

<p>\&quot;You are no match for me. I am above you seekers. I AM A SEEKER ELITE!\&quot;<br />
Shootdown and Sonicboom, You two are the weakest, you could fight Lord Soultron yourself, but you had to get your lackeys here to do it for you.\&quot; Skyscythe waits for the first move and awaits Shear's Arrival.</p>

<p>Shootdown and Sonicboom hover in front of Skyscythe.</p>

<p>\&quot;My my, such strong words from a seeker elite&hellip;\&quot;<br />
Shootdown raised his fists. \&quot;But your lord Soultron is dead and you will now join him.\&quot; A flurry of flames spewed forth from Shootdown's fists. \&quot;Die!\&quot;</p>

<p>Skyscythe: \&quot;Such a predictable response.\&quot;</p>

<p>Skyscythe Raises his shields to their fullest and forms an invisible barrier in front of him.<br />
The flames approach and hit the barrier and stop there.</p>

<p>Skyscythe:\&quot;I think its my turn to show you what it Means to be a seeker.\&quot;</p>

<p>Shear shrieked gle</p>&quot;
&quot;8&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/4/2003 7:58 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (5 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;ANd the battle progresses with a surprise cliffhanger at the end of this chapter that you wont beLIEVE!&lt;</p>

<p>SKyscythe Holds his shields up as he prepares for the assault. The first missiles bombared his shields.<br />
They injure him in his leg.<br />
\&quot;These shields aren't gonna hold.\&quot;</p>

<p>Skyscythe flies off towards the nearest seekers. He puts all his enrgy into his speed. He Flies behind two seekers as the Missiles bombared the seekers.<br />
A thought hit. I can use my EMP Shot. It will drain my gun, but it will have to do.</p>

<p>SKyscythe:\&quot;A Highly endangering move from you SHootdown, thtas something i would have done. But u will have to do better than that to defeat me. And what are you doing Sonicboom. Are you his Silent Advisor? Eat This.\&quot;</p>

<p>Skyscythe raises his sword and turns it. he locks in the handle on his forearm. He gets his EMP gun out and fires some shots in the direction of Rage and the others.</p>

<p>He then rushes forward with the sword in his arm, to do a slash attack. &laquo;</p>

<p>&gt;At this time Tiretrack and Outflyer are evacuating the wreckage and go to join up with Soultron;s forces.&lt;</p>

<p>Shootdown dodged the incoming emp pulse and dove towards his aggressor. Snonicboom moved away from the other pulses as they hit the remaining seekers.<br />
\&quot;Silence is a quality you'll soon possess..\&quot;</p>

<p>Sonicboom flew up behind Skyscythe as he charged towards Shootdown. \&quot;Bid my regards to Primus.\&quot; Sonicboom took aim and was about to end the existence of the renegade seeker when something rammed him in the back. \&quot;Grrarararah!\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Arrrgh!\&quot; sonicboom reeled in pain as he spiraled towards the ground.</p>

<p>Skyscythe rushed forward as well blade raised in a striking and defensive mode.</p>

<p>Skyscythe and Shootdown began to get closer and closer. If one of the did not stop soon they were going to ram into each other. It was a contest of strength, courage and willpower</p>

<p>Taking advantage of stunned prey ensures the survival of most predators, and Shear wasnt one to let opportunity knock and run. After seeing Tempest ran and transform to savagely beat the backplates off the Seeker he scented earlier. She transformed, drew her chopperblade/swords and hovered beneath to catch the rapidly descending Seeker in a whirling blur of dismemberment.</p>

<p>Slag, Sonicboom stopped in midair! Flying up she saw her ever so narrow window of attack closing as he regained his senses.</p>

<p>\&quot;Seeker Drone! Lowly slave to the fallen Shockwave! Surrender to the forces of Soultron or taste the inferno of my righteous fury!!\&quot; Sonicboom looked at her and smiled.</p>

<p>\&quot;HaAaAaRrrGgh!!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Tempest, stand down. Await my command to strike.\&quot;</p>

<p>Tempest nods and transforms to hover near Sonicboom, vaguely remembering him from somewhere. Tempest starts to smile for who knows what reason. He/it growls and points to SOnicboom's face then his own.</p>

<p>Shear started to worry, how much would/could he remember of his past? d**n, was'nt Aluminus some kinda hotshot programmer? This slapdash scrapmech he'd reformatted was doing REAL good right about now. She didnt know who to shoot first.</p>

<p>\&quot;TEMPEST! RESTRAIN HIM! Hold him still for me! I'm gonna blow out his C.P.U.! No, of course I wont hit you. I'm a very good aim, now do as I say!\&quot;<br />
Tempest began to comply.</p>

<p>Shear took aim.</p>

<p>Aluminus busied himself on the ground front. A Seeker strafed his position! HE had to smile, this was going to be fun. Putting aside thoughts of Shear and her new, but possibly unstable counterpart, he ran out and transformed.</p>

<p>\&quot;TIME TO TASTE DESTRUCTION, FLYBOT!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;You think!!\&quot;</p>

<p>It swooped again, lower this time.<br />
This tiem around it wound up in a near collision with a large red and white Aerospace Jet!</p>

<p>\&quot;What the??\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;&lt;Cease all hostilities!&gt;\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Identify yourself or be blown to shrapnel!\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus wasnt feeling particularly creative at this point. It was enough work coming up with a giant hologram of a Seeker, Mega Class. Now he had to name it? To the pits with that. He emerged from hiding, firing every weapon on his frame. He had to keep this bot away from Sondbyte.</p>

<p>Headmounted laser scored a shot, holing it's chest and his rifle fired the seeker's head to glowing bits.<br />
(What's this?)<br />
Sensors were picking up more mechanized activity off in the distance! It corresponded to neither Decepticon nor Autobot energon signatures! Did the Natives of this dirtball possess robots and other mechanized weaponry of their own??</p>

<p>\&quot;Soundbyte, suggest evasive and elusive positioning, we may have party-crashers! Skyscythe, uhm, at your earliest convenience, tell me what you can see from up there. I'm picking up numerous approach signals. Shear? Let Tempest\&quot;~{BOOM!}</p>

<p>Aluminus fell, stunned and missing an arm...,</p>

<p>Soundbyte turned to look at Aluminus.</p>

<p>Soundbyte:\&quot;I'll be with you in a sec Aluminus, let me just finishing a bit mor tweaking to my virus......and done.\&quot;</p>

<p>The Weapons of the ark now fire more accurately at their designated targets, missing Soultron's team.</p>

<p>Soundbyte goes over to Aluminus. She gets down and picks up the rest of his arm.<br />
Shots begin to fire in their direction from the new sources of destruction and the seekers above.<br />
Soundbyte puts her palms in the air and creates a sound shield around her and aluminus.</p>

<p>Soundbyte:\&quot;there that will help until i get u fixed up. This won't take long to fix.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Sometimes I feel like letting go&amp;hellip;\&quot;<br />
\&quot;And if you did?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;I feel helpless.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;You have the strength within you. You have to fight it.\&quot;<br />
Soultron found himself floating in an abyss, cold and alone. His metal structure reflected decay and age as he tumbled aimlessly in the darkness.</p>

<p>\&quot;All of this pain. I want it to end. Optimus&amp;hellip;\&quot; Suddenly a chill rushed over him as the presence of Optimus faded and something more sinister took its place.</p>

<p>\&quot;It will never end Soultron, your pain must be satisfied. And so must mine.\&quot;</p>

<p>His body arched as the electro-synthesis began to bring life throughout the blackened metal.</p>

<p>Tiretrack stood a short distance away watching the battle in awe and terror as the alien forces engaged her friends. Without Soultron this endeavor was hopeless. They would soon be defeated by the Decepticons and returned to the smelting pools on Cybertron. \&quot;Do not fear Tiretrack. Our time is here.\&quot;</p>

<p>Tiretrack looked up at the strange figure that stood next to her. \&quot;Who&amp;hellip;\&quot; She started to ask, but her auditory system fell silent. She could only watch as Soultron glared up at the burning sky. \&quot;And their time is over.\&quot;<br />
&gt;During all this time Soultron restores and finds the fatally wounded body of a smaller autobot named Fender, and using the power of the new Dark Matrix within him heals her wounds, but forever damns her to a path of darkness by warping the fabric of her soul.&lt;</p>

<p>As Shootdown spiraled towards Skyscythe, he ignited his flame cannons allowing his outer structure to be covered in an intense heat. \&quot;Burn in the inferno traitor!\&quot; Flames spewed forth from Shootdown as he became terrifying weapon of fire.</p>

<p>Sonicboom shook his head in disbelief. \&quot;You'll be the death of us all Shootdown&amp;hellip;\&quot; He looked back at the natives attacking the rest of Soultron's forces.</p>

<p>\&quot;Interesting. They may finish the job for us.\&quot; He noticed one of the female Decepticons taking aim at him. \&quot;And what do you think you're doing?\&quot;<br />
Instantly Sonicboom took position close to Shear. \&quot;Here is some advice, aim only at what you can hit.\&quot; Sonicboom raised his weapon upon Shear and fired.</p>

<p>Soultron and Outflyer flew overhead of the Ark's gravesite, quickly discovering the band of autobots making their way to the entrance of the Ark.</p>

<p>\&quot;The fools, what do they hope to find in there?\&quot; Soultron dove down towards the warriors and landed on the outer hull of the Ark. The Autobots stopped dead in their tracks. Fear. Pain. Despair. All of these emotions filled them as they saw the figure of a Transformer they had hoped they'd never see again.</p>

<p>\&quot;Greetings Autobots, I am Soultron and I believe I have something you lost.\&quot;<br />
Anger shot through them all as he held out the body of Fender.</p>

<p>It took a nanosecond for Aftershock to transform and Tekbat and Xcessor to pull their weapons, all of them targeting Soultron and Outflyer.</p>

<p>Headrush could only stand there, helplessly, and stare at the broken and limp body of Fender. She didn't seem as damaged as she had before, but her metal casing was still cracked and broken in places. Her optics were gray...lifeless aside from the occasional glimmer.</p>

<p>Aftershock's turret targeted Soultron and the Seeker, his missiles ready to fire. \&quot;Give the word, Headrush, and--\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Hold your fire.\&quot;</p>

<p>Tekbat was the first to dispute. \&quot;I didn't just hear that. Headrush, they've got Fender!\&quot; He pleaded.</p>

<p>\&quot;I know, and she'll be all over the cavern in pieces if we attack.\&quot; Headrush warned.</p>

<p>He stopped to calm his voice<br />
- filled with pain and anger<br />
- and motioned his hand down.<br />
\&quot;Hold your fire and lower your weapons.\&quot;<br />
His Autobots complied, and he turned back to Soultron with a sigh. \&quot;What do you want from us?\&quot;</p>

<p>Soultron could not help but smile upon the helpless Autobots. They outnumbered him and could easily overpower him with numbers alone, but because of an inherent flaw within all Transformers of their kind he had the advantage. They were weak and having such a deficiency meant Soultron had the advantage, no matter what.</p>

<p>\&quot;Come now, I am not here to obliterate the last of your kind. On the contrary, your precious Autobot is alive because of me. Your friend Fender, will recover after more repairs are made to her, but her life signs are stable. Why do I come here to aid you? It is an unavoidable circumstance given the choices we have made. I stand against the Decepticon army and though I show no favoritism to the Autobot cause, I would be willing to extend a temporary cease in hostilities until our current situation is resolved. In other words, I do not wish to fight two wars now and it would be in your benefit to comply. However there is a condition to this proposal dear friends. I ask that you aid me in defeating the remnants of Shockwave's forces and I will allow you to reclaim Fender and repair Manticore without interference.\&quot; Soultron gazed upon the shattered Autobot leader.</p>

<p>\&quot;Such a pity Manticore, I had hoped to reunite with you on more even terms. So what will it be Autobots? Accept my offer or fight the final battle of your existence here in this mountain. The choice is yours.\&quot; &laquo;</p>

<p>\&quot;You don't give us much of a choice.\&quot; Hot Rod said dispairingly. Headrush nodded. While the young bot was rash and reckless at times, he knew when a situation called to make the most undesirable choice. He might make a fine leader one day, he thought. Headrush shook these thoughts away, there was no time for reflection or consideration. There was a battle to be won, and he needed to secure the safety of his troops. And the Ark.<br />
\&quot;Its agreed. Now...let us do what we need to do.\&quot; He said with a glare to Soultron. He outstretched his arms to receive Nova. \&quot;...Before we change our minds.\&quot;</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
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&quot;8&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/5/2003 5:26 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (7 of 19)  (6 of 19 was duplicate post)</p>
 	
<p>&gt;Wow what a chapter, the battle wraps up, an unlikely alliance is formed and a new battle approaches that is sure to rock botes of this confrontation!&lt;</p>

<p>Skyscythe Flew towards the uncoming Skootdown.<br />
\&quot;Prepare to taste steel.\&quot;<br />
Skyscythe threw his wingtips shards at Shootdown, targeting his flame cannons, and his upper body.<br />
The flames began to subside.</p>

<p>Shootdown and Skyscythe grapple in midair, Shootdown chokes on Skyscythe, bty Sky breaks free and reverses the hold til both are on a fatal deathlock.<br />
They each try to push each other using their jets at maximum speed.</p>

<p>Skyscythe:\&quot;....The harder...... -&gt;UMPH&lt;- ....I Push... -&gt;URN&lt;- .....Against<br />
You..... -&gt;MMP&lt;- ....The Harder.... -&gt;RNMP&lt;- ...You Push?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Precisely. Surrender Now before you hurt yourself.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Nope\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;What the?...\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;All i've done is use your own momentum against you by changing directions.\&quot;</p>

<p>Skyscythe and SHootdown begin to spiral down in the opposite direction towards the ground, near the ark's entrance.</p>

<p>Skyscthe\&quot;Its something i call \&quot;Physics\&quot;.\&quot;</p>

<p>They reach about 2o feet off the ground.</p>

<p>Skyscythe:\&quot;What i'm doing now as we head for the ground below...?, Its<br />
called \&quot;Praying\&quot;.\&quot;</p>

<p>They both hit the ground real hard in front of the arks entrance, causing a shockwave.&lt;no pun intended&lt;</p>

<p>&gt;Okay for the sake of space, Soultron grants the Autobots entrance into the crashed ark to repair themselves for the battle to comever the architect own fate, he seems callous in his regard of the Autobots shock and horror at the thrashed innards of the legendary vessel and it's crew. Headrush struggles against his own revulsion and hatred of Soultron, meanwhile keeping his own tops from reckless action against teh mysterious decepticon they had alll thought dead.&lt;&lt;</p>

<p>Shear's eyes flashed like twin suns. A powering up noise filled her ears as her frame rattled with potential violence.<br />
\&quot;Hit? HIT!?! Aim, Intend, HIT, DEST-R-R-R-R-ROY!!!\&quot;</p>

<p>Sonicboom paused, unconsciously drawing away. He caught himself withdrawing and corrected this not wanting to seem weak in front of this female Decepticon.</p>

<p>Shear stood still in air, then drew her chopperblades. She growled like a hungry lioness then pounced him, blades spinning at their fastest. She then activated her turbine shuriken lanchers and streaked at him, optics full of promise of destruction and the assurance that she did indeed plan to end this.</p>

<p>\&quot;KILL!! Wait? Kill.., Yessss, Why KILL, when I can take my time, DESTROYING YOU? After all, what fun is a dead target? RIGHT, TEMPEST?\&quot;</p>

<p>A whirring crunching noise that signalled Tempest's transformation sounded behind Sonicboom. He too charged, firing one armbased weaopn feebly, maybe just out of habit, mainly swinging his arms about one hand in a fist the other clawlike.<br />
\&quot;RrRrROoOoOAAAaaAaRrRrGggHH!!\&quot;</p>

<p>Outflyer left the Ark in search of the unexpected disturbance. With the auto defenses functioning at maximum power due to Soundbyte's programming no enemy forces should have been able to approach. However, the Autobots managed to get through, therefore something else might have. The molten pools around the Ark were now exposed to the battle worn surrounding and thus his initial search consisted of checking for smoldering remains.</p>

<p>\&quot;I don't like this. Too many surprises around here. First the natives interfere and now Autobots. Well if I find anymore, they'll have to recon with the mighty Outflyer.\&quot;<br />
&gt;Reminder: The humans have discovered the strange robots battling and may interfere with us?&lt;</p>

<p>He amused himself allowed as he carefully navigated the treacherous pitfalls. He neared what was once the burrowed entrance to the mountain and there he saw a few nanokliks away the bodies of Skyscythe and Shootdown. Skyscythe seemed functional as he attempted to rise from the ground. Shootdown appeared otherwise.</p>

<p>Outflyer ran over to his commander. \&quot;Sky, are you okay?\&quot;</p>

<p>A familiar shadow reached over and blanketed both Skyscythe and OUtflyer who both turned to view the source.</p>

<p>\&quot;So, here converge the traitors. Take me to Soultron or I'll destroy you both.\&quot; Darkwind raised one weapon at them while his other hand clutched his wound.</p>

<p>Sonicboom was surrounded. On either side destruction was eminent and these opponents were a few control cards short of a full mainframe. The Tempest creature could be dealt with easily, but the female Decepticon worried him. There was not much time to act. \&quot;I give you a choice Decepticon female, fight me or save your friend.\&quot;</p>

<p>With that, Sonicboom launched a magnetic bomb towards Tempest and flew off into the sky.</p>

<p>Soultron remained in the corner of the control room, silent and unmoved as the work continued on Manticore.<br />
\&quot;How much longer Autobots? Time is of the essence.\&quot;</p>

<p>Shear's charge missed it's mark, slag, must be getting old. She pulled up and powdered Sonicboom's retreat with energy shurikens. Problem with scattershot, though devastating at close range, it was decreased to nil against a retreating target.</p>

<p>[KLANK!]</p>

<p>\&quot;Tempest, drop that now!! It isnt a toy!\&quot;<br />
Tempest had caught a magnetic explosive of some sort! Eying the emblem on the nosecone of it, she deduced it was a parting gift from Sonicboom. Well, he's earned the name, carrying around munitions like that on him. Tempest was about to be renamed Falling-Chunks-Of-Stupid if he didnt quit drooling over his new toy. Shear thought and acted quickly.</p>

<p>Using the bottom of his cupped hand holding the bomb to cushion it from accidentally exploding, she kicked it up into the air and fired it to bits over their heads. Tempest looked up dreamily then back to her puzzled as a puppy as to what and why she did that. Shear pointed to him, made the shape of the bomb with her hands, then spread her arms out wide and whispered: \&quot;Boom!\&quot;<br />
Tempest's jaw almost dropped completely off in shock and awe. Aluminus would have to do some more work on that, Tempest did need a new face.<br />
\&quot;GrRrAaAH\&quot;<br />
Shear nodded assuming he was attemping to ask if she was telling the truth.<br />
Now, to fly after Sonicboom and let Tempest repay him for his generous gift of attempted sparkextinguishment? Or radio Skyscythe for updates and new orders? Welll, there were two of them werent there?</p>

<p>\&quot;Tempest? The badbot who tried to kibble you is getting away, and he's making fun of you. Yeah, that's right! He's calling you a singlecircuit arcwelder (or something) GO GET HIM! Rip him apart, tear him limb from limb and if you bring back any parts of him, \&quot;Daddybot\&quot; can make you all better!\&quot;</p>

<p>Tempest grinded and squeeked his flaking frame back into a semblance of a jetform and streaked away nearly blasting Shear with his overenthusiastic take-off.</p>

<p>\&quot;Primus, was I ever that young and stupid?\&quot; Shear paused, a musicbox melody tingling at the edges of her auditory perception.<br />
Was she ever..,<br />
Was she..,<br />
When?<br />
Where?<br />
Why couldnt she remember things?<br />
AND WHERE WAS THAT BLASTED MUSIC COMING FROM??<br />
She transformed, opened a channel to Skyscythe and flew back down to the ark.<br />
\&quot;Tempest will be okay, he can handle Sonicboom, or not. But me? I dunno. I'm talking to myself. That's not a good sign. No it isnt. Are ya sure? Oooh yeah.\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus' optics flickered then came fully online.<br />
Where was he?<br />
oh.<br />
Battle, Decepticons, Shear, Tempest, Skyscythe, Soundbyte, Soultron and him, laying flat and helpless as a newbot, minus an...Arm?<br />
Wait it appears to be reattached!<br />
He sat up quickly and saw Soundbyte. He opened his mouth to ask her if he missed anything when a faint tingling ringling melody played at the limits of his consciousness.</p>

<p>Oooh yeah. There's trouble brewing, but not with the Decepticons. Trouble with a capital \&quot;S\&quot;..,</p>

<p>Skyscythe:\&quot;Ok, just let Outflyer help get me up and we will take you to him.\&quot;</p>

<p>Outflyer went over to Skyscythe, who winked at him and nodded towards his commlink. The Link was open to Shear and she could hear everything. Outflyer got what Skyscythe was on about and began to stall Darkwind.<br />
\&quot;I don't think there is a need to be hostile Darkwind. Lord Soultron was shot down, hes probably dead.\&quot;</p>

<p>Darkwind shot at the ground in front of the two bots.<br />
\&quot;Stop stalling or i'll rip out your optics!\&quot;</p>

<p>Skyscythe thought to himself. Shear i hope you can hear this.</p>

<p>SHear could indeed hear everything, loud and clear. Skyscythe and some other 'Con not known to her were facing off against a rather banged up sounding Decepticon named Darkwind. She sooo looked forward to meeting him.</p>

<p>Tempest exhilerated in the wind rushing by and kind of thru his swisscheesed frame. He was going for Sonicboom and thoughts of his own demise possible were not even evident, after all, he no longer seemed to be a thinking creature. More a force of nature, a force catching up on Sonicboom.<br />
\&quot;GrRrRAAAaRRrhH!!\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus shoved Soundbyte away so He could stand up. His congenial mood mode was quite disengaged. He wanted Shear down with him and sedated. That slight psychic bond they shared notified him of a potential risk more liable and dangerous than Tempest could ever pose. He wanted those parts from within the Ark. Those lovely Autobot and Decepticon partsssss.., parts He could work with, for his own ends of course.</p>

<p>Shear came within sensor range and cut sound to the engines, slowing herself a tad, but decreasing the risk of ruining that delightful element of surprise.</p>

<p>('Scythe dont look up at me, dont give me away, I'm on this..,)</p>

<p>Drawing in closer, she spied the wound on the Enemy bot, oooh easy pickin's. She swooped up a bit, cut engine power and dropped like a rock, transforming in freefall. She drew both sets of chopperblades, the liftblade and shorter turnblade and came down upon Darkwind like a lightning bolt, but feetfirst. Primus, if she misses this maneuver she'll be one painful and embarassed pile of prizmatic parts. Here goes..,&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;{KRANKSHHKLANGLESSH!}<br />
Tempest rammed into Sonicboom's back savagely, then grabbed and shook the poor stunned Decepticon, roaring loud enough to blow auditory fuses. He grabbed Sonicboom's head and squeezed, looking him directly in the optics and snarling, his face an ugly mask of anger and dementia. It was time for this Decepticon to die. All of a sudden his arms clamped onto Sonicboom in a vicelike grip. An odd beeping noise came from within his frame. Tempest was sure he was'nt doing this. WHat was going on?<br />
\&quot;HRRrR?\&quot;</p>

<p>Then a memory surfaced, he saw Aluminus' face squared in his optics and Aluminus leered at him, making him feel like a mere object.</p>

<p>{Another thing, \&quot;Tempest\&quot;, you're only usefullness to us is killing Decepticons, got it? At least two, one other and well, yourself. Dont take it too hard, you're serving a cause greater than yourself. But hey. Listen, if I find any pieces of you after this is all over with, I'll make you into something real neat-o, okay? Now go get 'em, Tiger. You're equipped with a tension bomb that will wrap all your limbs around your target once you're physical contact range, then countdown to explode. All you gotta do is get close..,get close..,get close..,}</p>

<p>Tempest shook his head from this flashback at the 10 second mark. Well, what fate had in store for this miserable creature once known as the Seeker, Updraft didnt exactly sit well with him, but what could he say? His last thought was on the beautiful face of Shear Luna-C and his heart determined sometime somelife, he'd see her again....,<br />
Oblivion.</p>

<p>Aluminus heard a familiar audio signature rumble inaudibly from up in the sky, he smiled..,<br />
\&quot;Well, looks like I got one less mouth to feed!\&quot;</p>

<p>Sonicboom's optical port registered the explosion from the tempest creature and just as the first internal proximity warning registered within his sub cranial cortex the initial shockwave shattered his skull.</p>

<p>Shear's hand tensed on the handles of her chopperbladeswords, but meeting the unwavering aim of this Decepticon appealed to her logic circuits to comply, for now..,</p>

<p>\&quot;Alright, we'll do all the things that YOU want to do, Mr. Smarty-Bot.\&quot;</p>

<p>Her legjoints sparked in agony. She had managed to land on her feet, but it hardly mattered, for now.., And where in the name of fair weather was Tempest? He was'nt responding to Commlink hailing scans.</p>

<p>\&quot;Shear, you there?\&quot;<br />
Oh no, Aluminus. No doubt unaware of the situation.<br />
\&quot;Shear Luna-C, ahem this is Aluminus Kann, state your location.\&quot; Oh good, code time.</p>

<p>\&quot;Uhm permission to contact, Sir Seeker?\&quot;<br />
Without awaiting a reply from him, she answered Aluminus.<br />
\&quot;Yeah, Aluminus. (ss24-86 copperhead) I suggest giving yourself up. We're done for (crescent 99 d.o.a. spinal tap) and under watch now, (sparrowhawk basic and winged) and you?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Uhm yeah we're captured too, uhm, give your wardens my coordinates, we'll meet up to be one prisoner camp, after all, we do want to cooperate in every way and this will make it easier.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Alu? I can try, btw before I close, have you seen Tempest?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;..,\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Well?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;....,\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;WHAT!?!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I'm afraid he's gone, Shear. He was destroyed. I couldnt stop him.\&quot;</p>

<p>Shear slowly turned off her Comm and dropped to her knees, causing them to spark but not caring. It was then that beautiful melodious cacaphony erupted in her braincase. SHe saw flames, then a night sky, then a black visor staring down at her and a ringing melody cleared her mind and turned the world red and hated, she crossed her legs and rocked and hummed..,</p>

<p>Aluminus and Soundbyte discussed their next move. Aluminus suggested radio-ing Soultron. After all, when in doubt, ask the Leader!</p>

<p>Darkwind had turned for a moment to get Shear in his sights. And that moment was all that Skyscythe needed. He fell to the floor and shot at Darkwind's hand and legs. Skyscythe:\&quot;Now 'flyer!!\&quot;</p>

<p>Outflyer rammed into Darkwind and he fell to the floor. Skyscythe walked over and placed his foot on Darkwind's back. Darkwind lifted his head to look up, and was greeted with Skyscythe's face.</p>

<p>Skyscythe:\&quot;My dear Darkwind, u should never leave ur back turned on a enemy.\&quot;<br />
Skyscythe shot 3 times into Darkwind's back.<br />
Skyscythe:\&quot;Never\&quot;</p>

<p>SKyscythe looked to Outflyer and Shear. \&quot;Shear you go check on Soundbyte......and......whats that noise?\&quot; Skyscythe flew slightly above in the air to have a closer look. Shear and Outflyer followed suit.</p>

<p>Outflyer:\&quot;In Primus name. Is that what i think it is.\&quot;</p>

<p>Skyscythe:\&quot;Yes its the Gestalts Bruticus, Predaking and Menasor. We must get word to Soultron quickly.<br />
Shear you go get Soundbyte and Aluminus meet with us in the Ark. Come on lets go Outflyer.\&quot;</p>

<p>(Pull yourself together gal..,)<br />
Shear nodded shakily to Skyscythe and tapped her Commlink. She opened a channel.</p>

<p>\&quot;A-aluminus? Situation corrected. Our captor sang us a little swan song and we went home...happy. (happy? riiight) Anyway, Skyscythe says he wants you and Soundbyte meeting us in the Ark pronto.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Aluminus receiving and agreeing. Sound got it too, we're on our way. Uhm, how you holding up?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Sky's a mess, but he's holding up. OUtflyer, you dont know him he's cool with us though, he's intact. I've got hinges squeeking, but I can walk okay. Mentally, though. Aluminus, gotta ask you about some...stuff..,\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Uhm, can it wait? We're on our way. I'm trying to reach Soultron on the Comm. He's online still, but not answering.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Aluminus, we've got big probz, Gestaults arriving. Predaking, Menasor and one other, Bruticus.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I knew it, my vibrosensors picked up some supreme waves a few clicks ago. Okay listen up and good get inside the Ark, we'll meet you there. Aluminus out.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Shear loud and clear and also out.\&quot;<br />
Shear started after the others. This wasnt looking good. She hoped Soultron had an idea of what to do here.</p>

<p>Predaking was like a stacked menagerie from the Pit, Bruticus was a one bot, or five, army. Add Menasor to the equation you got serious troubles..,</p>

<p>Still, it might be fun taking on old Vortex sometime..,</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;8&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/5/2003 6:11 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (8 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;And so we prepare and repair</p>

<p>Aluminus, as a Salvage Technician of a sort, volunteered himself to begin repairs.<br />
He approached Skyscthe and took quick stock of his condition. Within Nanoclicks, his processors ave him lists of repairs needed, shortcuts to do them with and suggested enhancements.., Enhacements be d**ned, he didnt have a whole lot of time. Plus, those Autobots standing around him were making him a bit jumpy.<br />
Suppose one of them recognized him or Shear?</p>

<p>Headrush seemed focussed on Soultron, regarding him with the same look one would offer an unstable and dangerous predator. Soultron on the other hand looked calm as the eye of the storm, which was even more dangerous.<br />
Leaving Skyscythe with a short list of repair plans he could self-administer, he strode over to Shear.<br />
She was sitting, face grimaced and her kneejoints sparked and leaked hydraulic fluid. Still she was a trooper, though, a Soldier through and through. After all, had'nt he redesigned her to be the best she could be? She looked up at him and looked away quickly, what was she thinking? Aluminus kneeled in front of her and took her hands in his own and squeezed them reassuringly. His emotionless visored gaze was cold comfort, but his presence had to matter, didnt it? He quickly set to work repairing her impacted servos and disconnected motion relays..,<br />
After he was done, he stood and helped her to her feet.<br />
\&quot;Thank you.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;You're always welcome, Shear.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Feels weird being around all these Autobots, do we really hafta help them??\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Within reason , but they are our firepower and the big guy over there may be one of our only keys to surviving this.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Why dont you go over there and see if you can help get him up and going?\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus held up a hand and shook his head. \&quot;Oooh nononono.., I ain't going any closer to that bunch than I have to.\&quot;</p>

<p>He could'nt take the chance of.. of being remembered for the catastrophe that claimed several Autobot Sparks and warped his longtime love into the killing machine she was...,</p>

<p>He returned to Skyscythe and gave him the onceover. Expertly he finalized readjustment of an exo-panel back into place to exacting standards, even the colors fit. Decepticons always did have cooler color schemes. With all that done, He cautiously approached Soultron to make a status report on their force's repairs and readiness.<br />
\&quot;Sir, Lord, uuh..., Shear's up and mobile, Skyscythe's back to normal too.., Is there anything else to be done in whatever time we got?\&quot;</p>

<p>Shear watched, observed and studied the Autobots. When a large noise/motion was detected from their direction, she nearly jumped! Wow, looks they got their giant friend up and going, goood. If Aluminus would have been any part of those repairs, we'd have ourselves one new ally.<br />
Poor Tempest, killed in action, doing his job. Cant be bothered with that now, focus on the present.., She<br />
recharged her Energy Shuriken Turbines,<br />
sharpened her Chopperblades<br />
and waited for a strategy to emerge..,</p>

<p>Aluminus walked up to Skyscythe.<br />
\&quot;Hey, I've reveiwed stats on some of our enemies and I got some ideas, Soundbyte, Shear you might wanna hear this too. Outflyer? C'mon over, the ol' Kann-meister's got a plan.\&quot;<br />
Their target in this manuever would be...Bruticus, not much of a plan, but it was a start..,</p>

<p>&gt;Indeed a plan I had, I'll find it and post it too, though if it was followed, remains to be seen.&lt;</p>

<p>Soultron's optics flared as life once again and seemed to surge through Manticore.<br />
\&quot;Ah, Manticore. It has been a long time dear friend.\&quot;</p>

<p>Soultron rose from the ground and hovered towards the imposing Autobot leader. \&quot;I hope you find your reactivation not too disturbing in the presence of the enemy. Times have changed and desperate bots seek desperate measures. Though, I do believe the score between you and I is far from settled.\&quot;</p>

<p>Soultron turned to his troops. \&quot;Shear, after the Autobots have finished with their reunion, fill the commander in on our battle strategy.\&quot;</p>

<p>&gt;So during Soultron and Manticore's meeting, further interaction occurs.&lt;</p>

<p>Shear perked up and grinned at her new delegation of command, now to live up to it.<br />
She strode over to the Autobots, trying to figure out who would seem the most approachable of the group.<br />
Aluminus winced inwardly..,<br />
{No no no Shear what in the pit are you doing get back here.}<br />
He followed her over to make sure nothing went wrong.<br />
Shear stood within auditory range of the group of Autobots, then she saw Fender.</p>

<p>{Oooh poor thing, how did she get hurt I wonder, still she looks so peaceful in her stasis lock. I'm getting odd readings from her though. Nothing systemic, just a gut feeling..,}</p>

<p>Headrush turned and saw her, standing there regarding Fender curiously, without malice.</p>

<p>Shear smiled sweetly at him and asked.<br />
\&quot;Tell me, Autobot. Tell me about her. I must bridge the peace between us. We need eachother's trust and reliance if both our factions are to see any day past this looming threat posed by our former allies.\&quot;<br />
She let Headrush weigh her words, unafraid, after all he would'nt try anything so dangerous as to attack her in plain sight of her group and mainly Aluminus, who stood to the left and rear of her tensed like a warrior-trained.</p>

<p>Aluminus was indeed tense, but more fearful than she suspected and ready to come to her aid, weapons blazing. Still, she was handling the situation expertly. Her Diplomacy no doubt a carry-over from her old life as one of...them...as he once was. Her concern for their fallen female comrade was making him edgy though. SUre, they were to trust and support them as comrades-in-arms soon, but this Sister Act of her's defied both Autobot and Decepticon ties. Fembots always seemed to have their own unspoken codes.</p>

<p>Shear turned to Aluminus, still smiling angelicly. Aluminus remained stoic.<br />
\&quot;Dear, it's within our commandment from Soultron that we be of aid to our current, albeit, temporary allies correct? may have to twist a few arms..\&quot;<br />
She turned to Headrush, who seemed to be confused and on gaurd.<br />
\&quot;...not literally of course..\&quot;<br />
Shear took Aluminus' hand in her own.<br />
\&quot;..to see if I...we..can be of some help with any repairs and touching base on strategy, perhaps.\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus could almost see where this was going, he did'nt like it, but the opportunist in him saw a few incentives and possibilities.</p>

<p>He strode up to Headrush to stand chest to chest, optic to optic. \&quot;Well, looks like we're shipmates, squirt, but if you get battle-sick, you won't ever see your home. I can repair your smashed-up friend, good as new, complete with warranty, whaddya say?\&quot;</p>

<p>Shear continued beaming with happiness, she put a hand on both 'Con and 'Bot's shoulders.</p>

<p>\&quot;This'll be great guys! C'mon. Two mighty factions working together toward a common goal. Think of the stories they'll tell, of this, the stuff of legends!\&quot;<br />
Headrush slapped her arm off his shoulderplate as if she was merely offensive garbage.</p>

<p>Aluminus drew his rifle, but Shear stopped his aim. \&quot;It's okay, let him think things through at his own Autobot pace. We made our peace, you've made your reaction known, it's noted. Go your way then. We'll let you be..,\&quot;</p>

<p>Headrush moved to Fender, there was no way he was leaving her unconscious form so close to a Decepticon Salvage technician and that creepy fembot..,</p>

<p>\&quot;Aluminus if ur not busy at the moment i would like a word about you so-called repairs.\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus walks over with Shear.<br />
\&quot;Whats up?\&quot;</p>

<p>Skyscythe:\&quot;Well for starters my right arm cannon doesn't seem to be working, but we can fix that up with something i 'found' before here in the Ark. Secondly we can use some of the arks on board defences as arms against the gestalts.<br />
Lets find that cannon i found before first. Shear you come too.\&quot;<br />
The three of them walk deeper inot the ark.</p>

<p>Aluminus looked at Shear, she shrugged.<br />
Aluminus had thought SKyscythe's repairs completed, but there was always a margin for error. Overconfidence, in the Salvage business, was what sank ships.</p>

<p>Shear walked behind Skyscythe and motioned Aluminus after her, he followed suit. and soon the 3 of them were out of sight of both groups. This felt odd, somehow..,</p>

<p>Skyscythe<br />
walked more into the ark.</p>

<p>Sky:\&quot;As you were repairing me i had an idea bout my righ arm. I got the idea from a body i found. Here the body i found before.\&quot;<br />
They meet the body of bot that has been torn in two, armour destroyed, and piece of shrapnel sticking out of its head.</p>

<p>Aluminus:\&quot;Whose this?\&quot;</p>

<p>Skyscythe:\&quot;It was The Mighty Megatron. The once proud Slag Maker.\&quot;</p>

<p>Shear:\&quot;So u want Aluminus to put megatrons cannon on your arm?\&quot;</p>

<p>Skyscythe:\&quot;No it has been destroyed beyond repair, but i found something else earlier. I found Wheeljacks Laboratory.\&quot; He turned to ALuminus</p>

<p>Skyscythe:\&quot;I want you to build me a fusion cannon of my own. I want it to be more sleeker and with greater firepower than megatrons was. You can usee whatever is in wheeljack laboratory and me and Shear can get u any supplies you want from the bots out there, among the dead\&quot; &laquo;</p>

<p>Well now this was good.<br />
Aluminus rubed his chin and paced, Shear and Skyscythe waiting.<br />
Fusion cannons, though renowned for their power, were prone to heatups and jammings.<br />
What Skyscythe could make the most use of was a new, upgraded, higher efficiency, type 2 Fusion Emitter.</p>

<p>\&quot;Very well, what I'll need, if you can sneak all this by those Autobots. I need a Molybdenum cylinder, Energon lattice, malleable, Armlink from an armounted weapon trigger-relay, hmmm, sighting scope, any kind, even if you have to rip out optics, energy field focus aligners and a tiebound myomer bundle with that extra weight on your arm, I'll have to add muscle unless you think you can heft it without a problem.\&quot;<br />
Skyscythe nodded and beckoned Shear folow him on their scavengerhunt.<br />
\&quot;You two might want to make it snappy, we got a battle to fight and all. I can work only as fast as I get parts.\&quot;<br />
He waited until the two of them were out of sight, then looked around the lab. There were enough parts here to make a whole other Autobot. Not as legendary as Wheeljack's lab back on<br />
Cybertron, but well stocked. Had he thought of it sooner, he could have whipped up a batch of new warriors to aid in this battle. Hmmm., based on local life-forms as well. Slag it, lack of forethought is always the main ingredient in a good batch of hindsight. He strode over to a console and turned it up a notch, screen clarity was muzzy, then flashed<br />
&lt;ACCESS DENIED!&gt;<br />
He looked around, suspiciously, did he have time to do a little hacking?</p>

<p>Soundbyte walked in the room.<br />
\&quot;Problems with the computer? Let me try.\&quot;<br />
soundbyte walks up to the computer. She hums a little the begins a faint whistling tone.</p>

<p>\&quot;Access Granted\&quot;</p>

<p>Soundbyte:\&quot;There ya go. Skyscythe thought u might have a problem with the computer. I'll go back and keep and see if Soultron needs help.\&quot;</p>

<p>Well now. Aluminus watched her leave, then spun around to scan the computer screen.<br />
{Hhhhm, what have we here?}<br />
Typing and filebouncing as fast as he could.<br />
[Directory/Main file Index/Equipment/Weapons and Ammo/Weapon Specs.]</p>

<p>He smiled and typed in \&quot;Find all words containing Fusion.\&quot; because if he could get the lab drones here or something getting this thing built with him, this weapon could be assembled faster than an Autobot eats dirt. Odd feeling though, something big was going to happen, and soon.</p>

<p>\&quot;Teletran, Gimme a reading on base status.\&quot;</p>

<p>&lt;Do you wish reformatting.&gt;</p>

<p>\&quot;Yeah make me a bowl of Trunthia Glowsoup. Wait wait, you might actually try to do that. No reformatting. No I want base status report.\&quot;</p>

<p>&lt;Cannot comply.&gt;</p>

<p>\&quot;The pits with you then.\&quot;</p>

<p>&lt;Good day, Sir.&gt;</p>

<p>\&quot;Yeah, whatever.\&quot;</p>

<p>He leaned against a table, then a beeep signalled his files were ready. \&quot;Oh goodie . Let's see long-range Fusion Cannon model x-20, Naah, too knobby, He specified sleek. Oh here we go, the Reaper-4V!!\&quot;</p>

<p>SKy'd like this one, it's sleek, unobtrusive, and quiet for a weapon of it's type. HE'd already given them a list of parts needed for a basic model though, this one required to light Auditory Light indicators for muffling the sound when it was fired. He paced.<br />
His eyes settled on a robot head that seemed to have two dopey ears sticking out the sides, well well well, my my my..., Lend me your earssss..,<br />
&gt;Note: this is WHeeljack, who inthe old days, everytime he spoke indicators on the side of his head flashed, I never got that either, guess it was for effect?&lt;</p>

<p>&gt;Ad meanwhile the Atobots are discussing strategy and bellyaching about their discomfort with their new roles in this conflict barely their own..,&lt;</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;8&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/5/2003 7:03 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (9 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;It's the final countdown!&lt;</p>

<p>Perfect for taking on larger sized and more deadly Transformers. \&quot;Manticore, I believe we should discuss strategy if you are willing. I feel that you should lead the assault on the gestalts since size happens to be your particular specialty. Predaking will be the most difficult of the three. Menasor will be unpredictable and Bruticus should give you little trouble.\&quot;</p>

<p>&gt;Strategy is gone over..,&lt;</p>

<p>The Ark's automatic defense system was state of the art in its day and age. However, four million years without a refit had slowed its reaction time considerably. Bruticus took several shots to his mid section, but the cannon's could not retarget Menasor in time. The Stunticon combiners took a large portion of the rock face off with a crashing blow. Aided by backup fire from the generals and remaining ground forces the remaining rock face slid off and crumbled along the south-western portion of the mountain.<br />
&gt;Bravery and confidence force themselves to the fore.&lt;</p>

<p>\&quot;The slaughter will begin soon.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Is everyone ready?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;The question is are you ready Autobot! We're ready to end this when you are.\&quot; Skyscythe gloated as he brandished his new arm cannon.</p>

<p>&gt;Aluminus's gift to his former friend.&lt;</p>

<p>Finally a brave autobot spoke up from within the ranks. \&quot;Let's do this!\&quot; Hot Rod raised his gun in a bold display of bravado.</p>

<p>\&quot;Agreed.\&quot; Soultron smiled. \&quot;I will distract the Decepticon generals Darkstar and Delta Storm. Manticore and his group will take out Bruticus. Shear and Aluminus will lead the assault to distract the other two combiners.</p>

<p>&gt;Yes that's how things were supposed to go.&lt;</p>

<p>\&quot;Decepticons! Autobots! Attack!\&quot; Soultron raged as he landed another blow to Delta Storm.<br />
\&quot;You heard him Autobots! Wreck and Rule!\&quot;</p>

<p>&gt;ANd we charged forth, a force like none other.&lt;</p>

<p>\&quot;Okay Teletran, that should do it.\&quot;<br />
Shear and Aluminus led Skyscythe and Soundbyte into battle with Predaking and Menasor.</p>

<p>&gt;Great plan! :|&lt;</p>

<p>Headrush stopped to change photon charges, when a flying Aluminus knocked him from the air. Crashing into the ground, Headrush saw Aluminus' arm clatter to the dirt to his left. The Autobot pushed the deactivated Aluminus off of him and sat up.<br />
Predaking was holding Soundbyte in his left hand, evidently having thrown Aluminus at Headrush. The large gestalt roared triumphantly as he threw the 'Con down into Shear, shattering the smaller fem's chassis with the force of the throw.</p>

<p>&gt;I \&quot;died\&quot; there.., Shear \&quot;died\&quot; there..,&lt;</p>

<p>\&quot;Suondbyte!\&quot;<br />
Skyscythe called out again as he made his way over to her broken form. Luckily Shear had softened her blow, but the Decepticon female paid the price as her body was shattered in several pieces. Soundbyte came to and rose from the ground as Skyscythe aided her. \&quot;I'm fine, just some minor damage.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;That's a lie, you need repair. Right now I need your talents though. Menasor is on the rebound. I need you to use your high frequency broadcasts to scramble his circuits. Can you do that?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Yes&amp;hellip;.yes I think I can.\&quot; Soundbyte turned towards the gestalt and began broadcasting.</p>

<p>\&quot;Good, now I'll go help the others.\&quot; Skyscyteh checked his cannon and took off towards the main battle.</p>

<p>\&quot;Be careful Skyscythe.\&quot; Soundbyte muttered softly as she focused her thoughts and her frequencies on Menasor. Menasor attempted to regain it's footing.</p>

<p>Soultron spun around and saw Skyscythe engaging the aggressors. He looked towards the main battle, as the Autobots seemed to be handling the Combaticons. \&quot;All is going well. Fight hard my dear Autobots. It will be your last battle.\&quot;</p>

<p>Headrush punched the Combaticon, Onslaught, in the head module, audibly breaking the connections and joints in his neck.<br />
The Decepticon fell to the ground in a heap, leaving Headrush a moment to collect his energy reserves. He was still grounded since having his wings crushed by Predaking's attack with Aluminus.</p>

<p>&gt;My last fatal strike, falling as mere garbage would!&lt;</p>

<p>Blue and green fluids, mostly the siphoned energon that had already been throughout his systems, was spilled across the field as the Autobot fell to the ground, his energy cells shattered and coolant tanks leaking.</p>

<p>\&quot;It&amp;hellip;its what any Autobot would do.\&quot; Hot Rod mumbled. Vortex's laser shot had found its way right through the openings in his armor made by Menasor's attack. There was no saving the young bot without proper medical facilities &amp;ndash; none of which were even feasible on this planet. \&quot;Kick Soultron one for me&amp;hellip; Till all are&amp;hellip;one&amp;hellip;.\&quot; These where his last words as his optics died and the vibrant color of his armor seemed to gray and become worn.</p>

<p>&gt;Hot rod gets to die nobly though, being more popular etc.&lt;</p>

<p>Manticore knelt down and placed his hand on the remaining portion of Aftershock's shoulder. The proud Autobot looked up at his commander, but his eyes did not display the look of a warrior who fought the good fight. Instead there was only fear and perhaps a sense of warning. Aftershock's optics faded and life left him. Another friend lost.</p>

<p>The battle intensified as several Decepticon warriors targeted Soundbyte.<br />
\&quot;Uhgh..I can't keep this up much longer!\&quot;<br />
Soundbyte's audio waves were fading and Menasor began to regain strength. Another shot hit Soundbyte in the back, sending her to the ground.</p>

<p>&gt;Soundbyte falls too, another death.&lt;</p>

<p>&gt;Here Soultron seizes opportunity to attack his longtime enemy!&lt;</p>

<p>Soultron barreled into Manticore's midsection, nearly toppling the mighty Autobot. Manticore kept his feet to the ground and leaned forward as to not fall. He struggled to stay standing against the power of Soultron's thrusters, and was awarded with being slowly pushed back, leaving two long canyons in his wake. Getting an idea, Manticore pushed Soultron back and lifted his large leg to knee the Renegade Decepticon across the front of his chassis.</p>

<p>The blow was enough to send Soultron off-balance, and Manticore let himself fall to the left, clearing a path for Soultron's thrusters to take him flying uncontrolled. Manticore was quick to regain his footing, and targeted his torso-guns on Soultron, who had dropped to the ground after disengaging his thrusters. Manticore stood tall and yelled out as he fired all four torso-guns, followed by his two larger shoulder cannons. The energy blasts hit Soultron hard and unwaveringly. It wouldn't hold him long, Manticore knew, but it would be enough while he activates his missile launcher systems. The two extensions rose up from his shoulders and locked into place. Almost immediately, all twenty-four micromissiles were locked on-target: Soultron.</p>

<p>Smoky trails marked the paths taken by the small missiles as they fired from the launcher housing and collided with Soultron's chassis, generating heavy clouds of smoke and debris. Once the two launchers were empty, Manticore watched as a blur shot up from the smoke clouds, pulling some of the gray haze, pulling some of it up in its wake. Soultron roared as he came thrusting down upon Manticore with plasma sword in-hand. Manticore tried to catch the blade with his palms, but the blade would not be stopped and sliced through his right shoulder, destroying the now-emptied missile launcher in the process.</p>

<p>Manticore screamed as Soultron ripped the blade from where it imbedded itself in his shoulder, and clutched the deep cut with his left hand &amp;ndash; a hand also skinned by the blade's swipe. The anger in his optics grew powerful and they glowed brightly, almost leaving a trail of hazy energy behind as he moved.</p>

<p>Soultron stood triumphantly before the Guardian Autobot, as tall as the giant's thigh in comparison.<br />
\&quot;It's over,. Give it up. There's no hope for you or your Autobots.\&quot;<br />
He said arrogantly, as if he was wasting his time with him.<br />
\&quot;Or do you wish to condemn them all to a brutal and slow death?\&quot;</p>

<p>Manticore held his ground, not even holding to his shoulder wound any more. Processed energon, in colors of blue and green, trailed down his chassis. Most of his energy lines had been rerouted already but there seemed to be one still leaking.<br />
\&quot;There's something you've forgotten since you're days as an Autobot, Soultron.\&quot;</p>

<p>He growled. Soultron allowed a small chuckle, leveling the point of his sword with Manticore's head.<br />
\&quot;And that would be?\&quot;</p>

<p>The lights powering Manticore's optics shadowed and his head retracted into his back. The back, in turn, separated from the main chassis and finished transforming into a jet, which rotated to face Soultron head-on. The rest of Manticore's body continued its transformation cycle, almost in slow motion to Soultron's optics. The arms swung down and reversed, putting the hands up near the shoulders, and folding over the font of his chassis. The body laid down on its unfolding tank treads as power to its engines was activated.</p>

<p>The rev of the engines scolded Soultron's audio receptors as the tank drove forward. Soultron tried to fly and evade, but the tank overtook his legs and he was thrown forward, landing atop the jet mode. Afterburners flared and both Soultron and Manticore's flying half were speeding across the terrain.</p>

<p>After a nanocycle of this, the jet barreled and crashed upside down into the stony ground, pounding Soultron's body into the earth. The jet was undamaged as it flew back into the air. Soultron pushed himself up from the ground, glaring after the jet. Unfortunately he wasn't paying any attention to the remaining half of his enemy. The tank raged forward thunderously, crushing any rocks or boulders that stood in its path. The large treads overtook Soultron, at first throwing the tank upward in upheaval until it crashed down atop the Decepticon. He was rolled and trampled under the treads. The crunching of armor and bending of metal rang through the cacophony of the monstrous tank engine. Finally, Soultron was expelled from behind the tank and he continued to roll along as Manticore reformed his mech mode nearby. Soultron tried standing, but one knee servo was demolished. He fell back to the ground in pain. Manticore finished interlocking his two modes and stomped over to where Soultron sat. Soultron brushed a trail of energon fluid from his mouth as Manticore addressed him.<br />
\&quot;Autobots never give up. We'll fight you to the bitter end, Soultron.\&quot;<br />
Soultron was about to retort when there was a rumbling from the volcano-mountain that held the Ark's remains.</p>

<p>The Ark's gauges and limit readouts were all listed in the critical or red areas. Power had already gone out over most the ship as all available energon had been redirected to the power core, which included the energy being siphoned directly from the volcano. The power core was going to meltdown, taking the entire mountain with it &amp;ndash; something Outflyer did not intend to stick around for. He ran to the main entrance, but stopped to look back at Fender. He had managed to keep most the debris from falling atop her, and she lay so still on the makeshift table. He considered picking her up and carrying her out, as the Autobot Headrush instructed, but their two factions wouldn't be aligned much longer anyway, so he saw little point to it. Although, there was something that nagged him in the back of his thought processors.<br />
Shaking those thoughts from his head, he turned and ran from the Ark, and all the fallen heroes and legends the Transformers had traveled so far to claim. Even the body of Optimus Prime, mutilated and defaced as it was, shared a solemn expression with the rest of the fallen bodies, as if they knew their existence in this world was finally at an end. Not that it mattered any, as the power core overloaded and all the excess energon was shunted from its systems back into the magma of the volcano. The energon ignited and the magma erupted through rock and stone. A pillar of lava shot up thought the bottom of the Ark, burning it way to the power core, as well as more lava forcing its way back through the tubes leading to the overcharged power core. The explosion occurred so quickly, the sound of the blast was delayed by several seconds. The Ark was enveloped in a flash, then the light inverted and imploded before the whole thing burst into a nigh-atomic explosion. The Ark became a fountain of debris, including some Transformer body parts, and the mountain itself was violently shaken from inside its base and foundation.<br />
The stress had taken its toll, the entire summit and majority of the mountain became rubble and collapsed in on itself, burying the Ark and its resting place, and any traces of the legends of the past. The force of the shock wave threw every Autobot and Decepticon on the battlefield to the ground, and debris killed many, burying others still alive. The ground shook for miles, and a mushroom cloud could be seen from halfway across the state. It was almost symbolic as a final bell toll, announcing the end of the battle.</p>

<p>Manticore rose from the rubble-strewn ground, looking at what was once a great mountain, now only half of what it was. There wasn't much that could be seen - a thick cloud of smoke was everywhere.<br />
His optics could barely make out the gutted husk that was once the Ark. He looked dumbly at Outflyer as he landed near where Soultron was digging himself out of debris.</p>

<p>Outlfyer appeared to be carrying Darkwind and another Transformer, and struggled to lift his Leader to his feet. Soultron sneered at Manticore as he rose up and hovered over the rubble. The other Decepticons were already fleeing.<br />
\&quot;You may have won this little skirmish, but its cost you the Ark.\&quot;</p>

<p>And with those haunting words, he and Outlfyer left Manticore and the Autobots to celebrate a bitter victory.</p>

<p>&gt;Now you might think this is the real end, but Aluminus Kann is Nothing if not recyclable. But I do need a rest now. fear reliving/redying has taken much out of me and I'm due for a rest. Dream deeply, live fully, love truly and hit, hit what you aim for! Peace.&lt;</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;8&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/6/2003 11:28 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (10 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;Someplace, sometime, between the dimensions of thought and action, everything is discussed on the Subconcious level. this is something like that theory!&lt;</p>

<p>Soultron: yes, must kill any possibility of G1-ressurection!</p>

<p>Manticore: Oh come on, like a little volcanic explosion would do that! We've see to many amazing resurrections in sci-fi to have anything be completely outr of the realm of possibilities!</p>

<p>Soultron: Ah, but the decepticons are dead anyway. plus the ark itself shall be destroyed, the mountain with it, ahhh, you'r probably right.<br />
Skyscythe: but we just won't start a G1 insurrection. We won't. Right?</p>

<p>Soultron: The rule was no G1 character was to been used *NPC or as your own character* whatsoever after Chapter 1. Now, if we see our new characters remember to the past, or similarily interact with G1 characters, there is not much we can do, and it only serves to boost character development (i would think) when done correctly.</p>

<p>I wouldn't even expect to see any more living G1ers in the remaining of the chapter. All/most of the Decepticons had their energon taken from them, Several key characters are confirmed dead, and the rest were shredded in the crash. The final explosion really only serves to make it especially clear that \&quot;all are dead\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus Kann: I've drained the energy out of a few myself. Hope their memories are'nt dormant within me now</p>

<p>Aluminus Kann: AHem,<br />
A cursory evaluation of Decepticon Capabilities indicates a few tactical deficiencies! On their parts, too, good thing, huh?</p>

<p>Gestaults:</p>

<p>Menasor: is clumsy, uncoordinated and none too bright.</p>

<p>Predaking: Is prone to savage berserk furies, they are his strength and<br />
weakness.</p>

<p>Bruticus: this guy sholdnt even have gotten off the ship, I'm ready for<br />
him. lol He....has no initiative, relies too heavily on being commanded, is prone to confusions and will stand in place just looking helplessly at his surroundings, and and and, has 3 points of weakness on his back armor, that when fired on, deactivate him.</p>

<p>So in short I propose, we play some toro with Predaking, tire him out then cage the beasts. We trip up Menasor, take away his one primary weapon, apprently he has just the one big gun on him. We confuse the heck outta Bruticus, jam transmissions to him as he's over-reliant on instruction and backshoot him thrice. How nice, whaddya thinks? Also I think it's be a nice effect, aesthetically for a Gestault cook-off a la Volcanic Barbeque.</p>

<p>If ya smell what the Kann is cookin'?</p>

<p>Beyond the realm of honor lies an open possibility field, where everything is planned ......and done.</p>&quot;
&quot;8&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/6/2003 12:25 pm <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (11 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;This could be the alternate ending or, HAHA A NEW BEGINNING!&lt;</p>

<p>Heading Toward Greatness,</p>

<p>The Metaverse!<br />
TRANSFORMERS! More than Meets the Eyes! Robots in Disguise!<br />
Transformers Interactive History!</p>

<p>Last wires were in place, all the heads of his enemies and so-called friends (who knows now and does it matter anymore?) were securely attached to their perceptual psuedo-reality loop programs.</p>

<p>They thought he and Shear were dead.<br />
The Fools!</p>

<p>Being left alone to his own devices and that pun was intended, he had but to hack into Teletran-1's defense programming and knock them all offline by repolarizing the Ark's reconfiguration beam. The Fools..,</p>

<p>Shear walked in with yet more heads chopped off their former companions. THese were the most intersting of the bunch.</p>

<p>\&quot;Well well well, Shear just set those down on the table, I wanna gloat for a bit..,\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Can I watch?\&quot; She asked viciously.</p>

<p>\&quot;Oh yes, have a seat, let's get a look at our catches.\&quot;</p>

<p>The empty and lifeless heads of Manticore, Skyscythe, Headrush and the ever egotistical Soultron stared vacantly back at them.</p>

<p>\&quot;Well, look at this! What have we here? Four empty-headed self important pieces of Cybertronian SCRAP! I'm not impressed, Shear? Help me hook them up to the virtual reality loops. They're going to dream their little dreams for the rest of Eternity.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;What about the 'Bots outside?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;My Dear, those were holographic sound emitting illusions whipped up by a device I had installed upon arrival. Always come prepared..,\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Brilliance!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Thank you. \&quot;<br />
Aluminus walked up to several prone robot forms..,</p>

<p>{Hmmmm, seems such a waste to leave them in such deplorable condition, why not get them back up to operational and see what happens there?}</p>

<p>\&quot;Shear? We got work to do..,\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Gotcha, out with the new and in with the old?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;You got it.\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus Kann and Shear Luna-C fired all their weapons at the ceiling above where the heads of their would be killers were imprisoned, covering the evidence of their dire doings until tons of rubble obscured them and set to work repairing both the fallen Autobot and Decepticon Warriors.</p>

<p>There was a battle coming, and none would sleep through it. Awaken the Soldiers, Begin the War, Feel the Fury.</p>

<p>Make your mark in History.</p>

<p>A collection of various spare parts collected from Wheeljack's lab and Ratchet's repair storage form a form in a newly created robot.</p>

<p>Bloodgeon was his name.</p>

<p>Things would never be the same.</p>

<p>Bloodgeon was activated after the final bits of assembly were completed. His optics flickered and focused on two robots staring at him. Slowly, he stood up.<br />
\&quot;Uuungh, Where/What/Who am I?\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus smiled up at the larger robot and extended his hand in greeting.</p>

<p>\&quot;Bloodgeon, I am Aluminus Kann and this is my Sparkpartner, Shear Luna-C. Welcome to life. We are now on the planet Sol-3, or as the small squeeking fragile creatures here call it...Earth. You were built to assist us in repairs of al these fallen beings you see here.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Why do we repair them? Are they allies?\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus chuckled.<br />
\&quot;Well who knows really, but I've learned one thing in this world and that is..\&quot;</p>

<p>He pointed to himself, Shear then to Bloodgeon..</p>

<p>\&quot;...that every being is vital to the continuation of the natural order of things right up until their intended demise, accidental or otherwise. What our enemies sought to do was wrong, they altered history to suit their purposes and in doing so risked the danger of having to ride the Tide of altered future events to their own certain oblivion.\&quot;</p>

<p>Bloodgeon nodded, all this slowly sinking into his newly activated logic circuits.</p>

<p>\&quot;One other thing, heha. Shear? Let's show our new friend his true abilities.\&quot;</p>

<p>Shear nodded and transformed into her Jetcopter mode. Aluminus followed suit and transformed into a sinister looking Towtruck. Bloodgeon was surprised, where his two new friends had stood... there were vehicles!</p>

<p>Bloodgeon thought about it for a second and then his body flexed, changed shapes and reconfigured into a type of Tank/Tractor.</p>

<p>\&quot;Whoa!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Welcome to the fold, Bloodgeon. now playtime's over we got work to do.\&quot;</p>

<p>And so Bloodgeon's first day of existance was one of work, which he applied himself to most wholeheartedly.</p>

<p>This was going to be an interesting life...,</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;8&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/23/2004 2:10 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (12 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;Damn this one was awhile ago, Bloodgeon's long since been fried to a blacked steelrock form by sunshine and suspicion. ANyone possesing a Transphorumers RPG Profile could jump in at any point though. Ongoing collaborative fiction threads, gotta love it, lol&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;8&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	12/28/2004 7:26 pm <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (13 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>at times in my life, i believed i was a transformer. and so, toade will bound across the scene at AluminusKann's present hour.</p>&quot;
&quot;8&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	12/28/2004 7:34 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (14 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>I volunteer for the pivotal role of the Transformer that transformers into a Solar System, Metacron!</p>

<p>Nawh too mighty..,</p>

<p>Stargoyle will now play Bloodgeon.</p>

<p>CryptoKnight will be ..... whatever.</p>

<p>Aluminus and Shear as themselves.</p>

<p>Gobie and Pixie as the two headed Catmonster Robot, MeowStereon!</p>

<p>{Crap gotta go to work, time is toooo damn short, lol. :( dang.}</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;8&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	1/7/2005 5:28 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (15 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;Move it frogface, forward!\&quot; Shear proded the large robotic amphibian with one chopper blade held like a sword.</p>

<p>Aluminus looked up from his pile of tinkered parts. \&quot;Shear, what and who is this?\&quot;</p>

<p>Shear forced Toade down to it's knees and introduced. \&quot;It says its name is Toade, I spotted it snooping around our base. Assumed it was a local lifeform until I saw it fire an energy weapon at a fly.\&quot;</p>

<p>Toade bounded up knocking Shear to one side and with a flip stuck herself to the ceiling. \&quot;Excuse me choppy? I was nowhere near your base, ahem, I was 2.45 miles away from this position.\&quot;</p>

<p>Shear scowls and replies \&quot;Close enough, too close for my comfort.\&quot;</p>

<p>Shear looked at Aluminus for an order as to what to do with this strange being and Aluminus stood up, an impressive sight, bulked with armor and powerful servos, his pitch black visor glinted with an inner red light as he spoke. \&quot;Well, I'll be damned, this is a Talking Frog!\&quot;</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;8&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	1/7/2005 6:40 pm <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (16 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>toade's face flares red as she blurts, \&quot;How d-dare you! You, you SCUM! I demand to know who you work for! Who put you to this?! I am not to be treated this way!\&quot;</p>

<p>AluminusKann and Shear Luna-C fall into helpless laughter, creaking and clumping about stupid and robotically. Kann, through bouts of giggles, croaks out, \&quot;Calm yourself froggy one, we mean you no harm. You know you sound pretty high and mighty for being in the situation that you're in--\&quot; \&quot;I AM IN NO 'SITUATION', THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!\&quot; toade interjects.</p>

<p>Shear, having stopped laughing at toade's arrogant behavior, throws a chair at toade on the ceiling, and toade falls to the floor with a splat. \&quot;Talking frogs aren't safe. You must now be destroyed.\&quot;</p>

<p>toade, nearly hopping in fury spits, \&quot;I am not a frog. I am a toad. I have had enough of the pair of you. You will now be faced with the fury of a plague of toads!\&quot; With this, toade begins to multiply into more toads, which hop around on the floor, rrrrbbbrrrrting, and climbing on furniture.</p>

<p>Kann peers around curiously. \&quot;This looks like a bit of a problem. Shall we stomp them all to pieces Shear? What fun this will be!\&quot; Shear laughs and starts stomping. \&quot;If we get the original one, maybe they'll stop multiplying...\&quot;</p>

<p>toade shrieks, \&quot;Enough! You vilains!\&quot; and solidifies back into one toad.</p>

<p>\&quot;Much better,\&quot; smirks Shear. \&quot;Now, prepare to be slaughtered.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Why don't you kiss me Shear, and I'll be your Prince Harming. As a toad/frog creature, I have the ability to change gender. Kiss me, and I'll be yours forever (and kill you in your sleep!).\&quot; \&quot;What was that you said??\&quot; retorts Shear.</p>

<p>\&quot;Listen here toade, you need to get out of this story, or else you will be killed. Talking animals, unless they are of the big footed sort, are unheard of, and do not belong in the transformer world...\&quot; reasons Kann.</p>

<p>toade grins evilly. \&quot;But I AM a transformer!\&quot; toade then transforms into Amphibitron!! The transformer whose history has twice been DELETED!</p>

<p>\&quot;Whoa whoa! No animal transformers!! Didn't I say that?\&quot; muses AluminusKann.</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;8&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	1/7/2005 8:15 pm <br />
To: 	toade 	 (17 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>Drifting complacently through space, an immense metal form cruises with a silent rumble, inside various images flit across 73 different screens of various sizes, some showing a toad robot, a helicopter female assassin bot and one who seemed familiar to him, and yet more screens replaying the first two seasons of Northern Exposure. How he longed to reach earth and devour it, how he yearned to show these piddling smaller metal lifeforms wha real fear could be, how he anguished he did not have the first two seasons of Northern Exposure on DVD, but instead must endure a millenia of bad cable commercials and other interruptions. part of his gigantic form began to stick out from the side and gives a thumbs up to Animal bots, remind them of Ravage, Laserbeak, the Dinobots, etc etc what have yoooou. But also has to remind himself he was going to start teh new story on a different thread keeping this one as a background.prequel thingy.</p>&quot;
&quot;8&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	1/8/2005 8:55 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (18 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;Aluminus smiles at the spirited Toadwarrior before him, and points a silent directive to Shear, who hesitantly steps aside, powering down her weaponry. Smiling more, he snaps his fingers with a metallic CLINKT.</p>

<p>Thunder pulsed through the metal floor panels, a steady marching dirge, something huge this way came.</p>

<p>Bloodgeon walked in his usual unassuming manner, face mildly quizical as his huge form shouldered his way through the doorway a tad bit too small for his bulky frame. \&quot;Bloodgeon my friend, outfit our new recruit with some of the salvaged weaponry we've gotten from the fallen here. Don't be picky about it either, we've got to evacuate this craft in 5 megacycles, Teletran-1 is going to awaken soon and re-activate these legends and we cannot be seen or history itself will be inoperably altered.\&quot; Bloodgeon nodded and comradely patted Toade on the back ushering her into the main cargo bay to do a little shopping.</p>

<p>Shear immediately stomped up to Aluminus, eye to glowing eye and demanded \&quot;You sentimenal flob, what are you doing? DO you think this is wise? Allowing the amphibitron or whatever she called herself into our midst without so much as a datascan?\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus waved her off and flicked a few switches. \&quot;I'll ask you, Shear, IS it Stupid? Wisdom is almost always discovered after the fact and nothing learned was ever taught by inaction. We can't go wrong here, between Bloodgeon and Toade here, we are near to a complete strike force to channel and steer future events to it's real and inevitable conclusions, whatever they be.\&quot;</p>

<p>A large dark shape blotted out the sun on Beta Sirino 5, a day later their weather conditoins turned turbulent, days afterwards the planet was ripped from orbit by the landing of a menace beyond time, beyond space, beyondany comprehension. So begins the TransPhorumers: Time Wars!</p>

<p>To be Continued!&lt;</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;8&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	1/8/2005 9:30 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (19 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;Continued here!:&lt;</p>

<p>TransPhorumers: Time Wars! {RPG}<br />
<a href="http://meta.constantintilople.com/messages.php?webtag=META&amp;msg=10.1">http://meta.constantintilople.com/messages.php?webtag=META&amp;msg=10.1</a></p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	1/8/2005 9:09 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;Aluminus seemed up to his neck in concerns and preparations as the sun began to set.</p>

<p>He could hear Toade and Bloodgeon clankling around collecting weaponry and tools and laughing about some joke they had told or heard.</p>

<p>Shear even seemed to have lightened up, her weakness being a sense of community and cooperation, that is once one got past her natural distrust of anything alive.</p>

<p>Aluminus set a few more delay bugs in place and some tailored command protocols running that would extend their time to leave by 2 megacycles, not long enough by far, but it'd have to do.</p>

<p>Beta Sirion 5 was rubble, floating space debris, frozen bodies floated intact amidst the wreckage when not being shatterd like ice between the colliding pieces of destroyed planet that still had post destruction momentum. They say in Space noone can hear you scream? This asteroid shattering roar being heard for 5 solar systems all around then heralded the continued progress of doom, feeding and moving feeding and moving, and craving the final course of a harmless blue green sphere that was the third in it's orbial array.&lt;</p>

<p>{OOC: Out of Character, this is the continuation thread for the main storyline, I'll be back with the reference thread's link for those of you just tuning in.}</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	1/8/2005 9:20 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (2 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>Aluminus in Trial &amp; Fire (His Story!)<br />
<a href="http://meta.constantintilople.com/messages.php?webtag=META&amp;msg=8.1">http://meta.constantintilople.com/messages.php?webtag=META&amp;msg=8.1</a></p>

<p>{OOC: Here's the prequel, though not alot of it will impact current events, who knows? To find out how to join in on this, first head to the link on Creating your Own Transphorumer Profile, ifnot interested we hope this will be interesting reading!}</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	1/8/2005 9:42 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (3 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;And now, time to create!  Create Your Own Transformers/RPG Profile <a href="http://meta.constantintilople.com/messages.php?webtag=META&amp;msg=11.1">http://meta.constantintilople.com/messages.php?webtag=META&amp;msg=11.1</a> now, ready? Only a few basic rules, because I hate being a stickler for piddly details. OOC, Out of Character posts are allowed by Characters and Audience, feedback and asides I think, enrich the story's flavor. No killing other characters, death is too easy, but occasionally placing them in a tricky situation is alrighty, lol! All else is basic 'Phorum rules, disrespect, flaming, mockery and stalking will earn one a fate worse that Stargoyle's breath, lmao!&lt;</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	3/3/2004 1:04 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;Okay first we start with the \&quot;Motto\&quot;. a 1 or 2 line something, quote that your bot would live by or use to describe how it does things/sees the world.&lt;</p>

<p>Motto: \&quot;Crush your enemies, drive over them unt hear der lamentations uff der vimmens.\&quot;</p>

<p>&gt;Next is Attributes!<br />
These help flesh out, er, metal out your Bot. They go in this order.&lt;</p>

<p>Strength:<br />
Intelligence:<br />
Speed:<br />
Endurance:<br />
Rank:<br />
Courage:<br />
Firepower:<br />
Skill:</p>

<p>&gt;None of these exceed ten points, unless you're asupergod type, then everyone wants to be a supergod type and the game gets real unfun, real fast. The method I use is to roll two dice and -2, subtract two, but of course when you roll two 1's round up, Noone wants to be around a 10 everything 0 intelligence robot of mass destruction, lol.&lt;</p>

<p>Name: &gt;Easy part&lt;</p>

<p>Allegiance: &gt;Autobot/Decepticon/Nuetral&lt;</p>

<p>Rank: &gt;COrresponds with your att.pts.&lt;</p>

<p>Function: &gt;What you are designed for.&lt;</p>

<p>&gt;Got those down? Yay! Here comes the cool part.&lt;</p>

<p>Transformation(s): &gt;The vehicle / machine / device you turn into. Yeah know they turn into animals now, but this is the beginning, beee paaatiennnt!&lt;</p>

<p>Basic Appearance: &gt;Size, shape, color, posture, behavior, etc.&lt;</p>

<p>Weapons: &gt;What does your robot carry, have built in, or in some cases even transform into?&lt;</p>

<p>A Breif History: &gt;I'm thinking at least 4 sentences telling ancient to most recent activities, and/or, a full 2 paragraphs, gotta limit this one or it'll turn into stuff more meant for the TransFiction sections.&lt;</p>

<p>Current Mode(s): &gt;Finally what your Robot character is all about as of the Here and Now. At least 2 sentences and no more then two paragraphs.&lt;</p>

<p>&gt;Well, there ya go, it's how the toy companies give kids today to tell them how their robots act and react, it dictates imagination a bit though.... anyways! But this is great for Roleplay or just registering your own bot creations at The Phorum. You can use them in just abotu every TransPhorum Phunction as they are as much you as you are they, \&quot;And Me Aluminus Says You Kann, So You Can Do This, So There!\&quot; Have fun with this and I look forward to seeing more than my pretty metal face gracing the board! :D 'Til All Are One!\&quot;&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	3/3/2004 10:58 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (2 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>Motto: \&quot;Parts is parts is parts.\&quot;</p>

<p>Strength: 8<br />
Intelligence: 6<br />
Speed: 6<br />
Endurance: 5<br />
Rank: 7<br />
Courage: 5<br />
Firepower: 9<br />
Skill: 9</p>

<p>Name: Aluminus Kann</p>

<p>Allegiance: Decepticon</p>

<p>Rank: Salvage Team Lead, Repairs.</p>

<p>Function: Warrior, Scout, Science.</p>

<p>Transformation(s): Tow Truck.</p>

<p>Weapons: Headmounted laser, Photon Rifle, Laserblade Sword, Holographic Illusa-beam, Harpoon towline.</p>

<p>A Breif History: Formerly an Autobot, this twisted genius betrayed his side by sabotaging several fuel depots and<br />
killing or severely damaging quite a few Autobots in the process. Moonshear aka Shear Luna-C being a result of his machinations.</p>

<p>Current Mode(s): Having defected from the Decepticon Rebellion following a doublecross that nearly killed he and Shear, they both reside on Earth, taking refuge in an isolated region of forest in North America.</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	3/4/2004 11:44 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (3 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>Shear Luna-C, Formerly Moonshear.</p>

<p>Motto(s): \&quot;You call this pain? This is Nothing compared to what all could do to your pitiful frame!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;My Boyfriend's back and ya gonna be in trou-ble.\&quot;</p>

<p>Strength: 6<br />
Intelligence: 5<br />
Speed: 10<br />
Endurance: 6<br />
Rank: 4<br />
Courage: 8<br />
Firepower: 6<br />
Skill: 8</p>

<p>Name: Shear Luna-C</p>

<p>Allegiance: Decepticon</p>

<p>Rank: Air Attack, Scout, Assassin.</p>

<p>Function: Warrior, Scout, \&quot;Problemsolver\&quot;.</p>

<p>Transformation(s): Jetcopter.</p>

<p>Weapons: Highspeed Titanium Chopperblades convert to Katana and Wakizashi swords. Turbine Energy Shuriken Launchers.</p>

<p>A Breif History: Formerly an Autobot,<br />
Shear was nearly destroyed in a fuel depot explosion. She managed to use the force of the blast to propel herself upwards in what many Autobots witnessed that day as an Omen, a prismatic diety arising from the flames and rubble. Thanks to te intense high damage from the explsion, her outer coating has gaind a reflective prismatic effect bordering on iridescent camoflage, but her nueral circuitry is fried and hardwired to a robo-insanity that swings from normal, to catatonic to a berserker rage that makes her a danger to all those around her.</p>

<p>Current Mode(s): Having defected from Decepticon Rebellion that used her and Aluminus Kann as tools and cannon fodder, she's in hiding with Kann and his forces. Sighted flying low and attackin civilian aircraft, simply the noise of their passage disturbed her, somewhere in the wooded regions of Washington State.</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/9/2004 6:28 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (4 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;Anyone else wants to give this a try, the tools are in the shop, use all ya need to, just put them all back when your done. Each item contains a tracking module and a remote detonation range trigger. (took my for-slaggin-ever to perfect that module, those things used to blow up in my face the minute i removed them from the toolbox itself..,) Once your robot in disguise is registered here, it is your character, and anyone caught trying to clone it will wind up in the scrap pile with severe kickdents all up on their skidplate.&lt;</p>

<p>&gt;Note: new talkcity profile upgrade allows you to add in your rpg character on it too. Wish they'd a had this earlier, but this profile itself is waaayyy too fun to erase just yet.&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Amphibitron  	12/11/2004 7:09 pm <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (5 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>DELETED!</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	12/12/2004 12:47 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (6 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>Motto: \&quot;What you see is what you get, be careful what ya ask for.\&quot;</p>

<p>Strength: 8<br />
Intelligence: 10<br />
Speed: 6<br />
Endurance: 7<br />
Rank: 10<br />
Courage: 8<br />
Firepower: 6<br />
Skill: 6</p>

<p>Name: Metatron Alpha<br />
Allegiance: Nuetral<br />
Rank: Powerlord<br />
Function: Citymaster</p>

<p>Transformation(s): From city capable of floating on water, to hovering fortress to battlestar ship, Metatron's larger body shifts to these forms.</p>

<p>Basic Appearance: Up close he'd seem a jumble of large metal panels shifting into various configurations and modes until setlled into seemingly inpenetrable fortresses.</p>

<p>Weapons: Moonbiter, his giant silver energon Axe, and sun shield his golden energon shield compliment arrayed gunnery ports set everywhere on his body, but both pale to the power of his Galacting Gun, a battleship sized particle accelerator cannon easily capable of cutting whole soloar systems in half.</p>

<p>A Breif History: Metatron was created to serve as one of the City guardians, and served alongside the likes of Omega Supreme and Megaplex at different tmies, but soon grew disgusted with the squabbling ungrateful and continually under foot autobots. He one day, fled for the stars and is only seen occasionally.</p>

<p>Current Mode(s): Mercenary Group coordinator, profitting from both sides of the war, has no loyalties because he needs no loyalties, tends t sometimes favor the Autobots for their gullibility offers him the chance to every now and then offer them a prank weapon or trick/trap otherwise. Leans to the Decepticon forces in admiration of their carelessness.</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	12/12/2004 4:24 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (7 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>well, i thought i did pretty okay considering i know nothing about transformers! lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	12/13/2004 12:15 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (8 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>Most excellent.</p>

<p>Bloodgeon had one writ up that turned into a combination flying tank/tractor dealie, but with Tranformers Energon Scorponok out, it seems a pre-copy.</p>

<p>Who knows what Stargoyle and Crypto will turn into, lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/18/2004 8:21 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (9 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;Fyi, Star turns into the embodiment of purest horror and impossibly fearsome absurdity, a giant galatctic housewife called MinuteMaid, S\\_/CK!S\\_/CK!S\\_/CK!S\\_/CK!S\\_/CK!S\\_/CK!S\\_/CK!S\\_/CK!S\\_/CK!S\\_/CK! LMAO! Now I believe its the time to call in an air strke and pull out in tactical retreat.&lt;</p>

<p>(damn company dinner parties, have to attend, will be back as soon as I've assimilated all their beers and ... hors de ouvers? HorsieDoovers!&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Amphibitron  	12/18/2004 10:24 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (10 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>Amphibitron looks like a whimp. she needs a new profile. Amphibitron will transform into...</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Amphibitron  	12/18/2004 10:26 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (11 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>DELETED!</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Amphibitron  	12/18/2004 10:30 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (12 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>still needs work.</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	1/11/2005 9:10 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (13 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;Amph's doing alot of deletion, should I be ... worried?</p>

<p>MEET</p>

<p>ZAGRETRONIAN!!!!</p>

<p>(Image no longer exists)</p>

<p>HOW HANDSOME HE IS!!!!!<br />
&gt;Zag's got his bot almost up and running, we're past the concept stage, next to actual design.</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	1/13/2005 7:01 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (14 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>Motto: [\&quot;Better get what you can get before you get got, drive up and snatch your's and hide it in a safe spot.\&quot;]</p>

<p>Strength: 7<br />
Intelligence: 8<br />
Speed: 6<br />
Endurance: 9<br />
Rank: 5<br />
Courage: 5<br />
Firepower: 7<br />
Skill: 6</p>

<p>Name: Sinister<br />
Allegiance: Autocon (new faction used in the current RPG, meaning the group Aluminus and Shear lead.)</p>

<p>Rank: Chief of Storage and Trasport.<br />
Function: Surveillance, Transport and some Medic programming.</p>

<p>Transformation(s): Jet black tinted window conversion van.<br />
Basic Appearance: Tall blocky, but surprising swift and dodgy for his size.</p>

<p>Weapons: Muffler Rifle that can blast out stinging blinding fumes of exhaust particles for a limited range. Driveline Axe that can spin like a drill.</p>

<p>A Breif History: Sinister served on both sides of the Autobot/Decepticon war as a mercenary and smuggler, beleiving that he could sway the war toward the Autobot side while raking in bigger profits from the highpaying Decepticons, saving up for his own hefty reclusive retirement to lay low until the war was ended. His treachery was betrayed by the onesided with or against us politics of the Decepticon Outreach Guardial Service D.O.G.S. and he was dumped out into space, his circuits disabled and badly damaged. Everything afterwards is a mystery but his presence here seems t indicate he was rescued and repaired by some unknown party and given some as yet unknown upgrades. Tends to be quiet and keep to himself, silent in private ponderings, but his loyalty to Aluminus is beyond doubt. Shear senses something odd about her old comrade though. Her extra sense about any robot's state of mind tells her something is amiss.</p>

<p>Current Mode(s): Has joined the Autocon cause for his own reasons, for past friendship to Aluminus and Shear, but may be working for a mysterious unseen other group or entity.</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	1/13/2005 7:09 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (15 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>[Bingo! Zagre's pic gave me an idea, whip up some pics or close facsimilies to our rpg selves maybe!]</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/13/2005 12:09 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (16 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>Motto: \&quot;Sometimes I get SO Angry that I could just, well, it's not a pretty sight.\&quot;</p>

<p>Strength: 10<br />
Intelligence: 4<br />
Speed: 4<br />
Endurance: 10<br />
Rank: 3<br />
Courage: 8<br />
Firepower: 10<br />
Skill: 7</p>

<p>Name: Bloodgeon</p>

<p>Allegiance: Autocon</p>

<p>Rank: Infantry/Artillery Ground forces</p>

<p>Function: Oops, see above.</p>

<p>Transformation(s): Tank tractor hybrid.</p>

<p>Weapons: In Robot mode, Bloodgeon retains his tank cannon, shouldermounted, immense clawed hands and dozer ramming shield.</p>

<p>A Breif History: Created from the salvaged parts of those who'd betrayed Aluminus and Shear who in turn they betrayed, Bloodgeon is the epitome of newer technologies put to better use. He sees his existence as a chance to set things right the former sins of the parts of his new body. This imbues him with a silent self-loathing, but humble nature. He's susceptible to rages that sometimes damage himself and always damage those nearby.</p>

<p>Current Mode(s): Blood serves proudly in the new Autocon cause, seeing Shear and Aluminus as his parents if not unquestionable leaders. Will likely fight to the death for a cause he was born into and created of.<br />
*Giving Scorpios a Good name since 1973!*<br />
Bring the Pain! Bloodgeon's the Cooliest!</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	1/14/2005 6:16 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight unread 	 (17 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;That can be done on this thread if you like, believe me I got more transpics showings planned soon, I just found out the slagging WebTV has a way piddly limit as to how many pics I can add in, it nowhere near completes even 34% of my entire collection. I'm verrrry disappointed.&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Amphibitron  	1/23/2005 12:08 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (18 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>Motto: Amph doesn't talk much.</p>

<p>    * Strength: 10<br />
    * Intelligence: 10<br />
    * Speed: 4<br />
    * Endurance: 10<br />
    * Rank: has no rank<br />
    * Courage: 8<br />
    * Firepower: 0<br />
    * Skill: 7</p>

<p>Name: 	Amphibitron<br />
Allegiance: 	more or less to toade<br />
Rank: 	has no need for rank<br />
Function: 	Demolition</p>

<p>Transformation(s):<br />
Amphibitron is something like a rock troll, only more like a rock toad. She is a mortal, and does not transform.</p>

<p>Basic Appearance:<br />
Amphibitron is enormous in size, with very thick, leather-like skin. Most weapons do nothing to damage her hide. She is much like a toad in basic shape, and dark in colour.</p>

<p>Weapons:<br />
Amphibitron carries only a short dagger, which she rarely uses. She fights more with her brute strength than anything.</p>

<p>A Brief History:<br />
Amphibitron's past is fairly mysterious. toade makes up most of Amph's history herself. There is some kind of a connection between Amph and Metatron, but beyond that, Amph keeps her past to herself.</p>

<p>Current Mode(s):<br />
Finding a loyal friend in toade, who doesn't care much about Amph's past or treat Amphibitron like a freak, Amphibitron wanders with toade, living however the lands allow. She is in allegiance to none, but is willing to try to befriend the autocons, since toade has great faith in them.</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	1/23/2005 12:13 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (19 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>Motto: \&quot;Live and let die.\&quot;</p>

<p>    * Strength: 3<br />
    * Intelligence: 8<br />
    * Speed: 9<br />
    * Endurance: 2<br />
    * Rank: has no rank<br />
    * Courage: 10<br />
    * Firepower: 4<br />
    * Skill: 6</p>

<p>Name: 	toade<br />
Allegiance: 	Amphibitron<br />
Rank: 	has no rank! er, Amph follows, so NUMBER 1<br />
Function: 	Demolitions Expert</p>

<p>Transformation(s):<br />
toade is a toad, therefore, does not transform.</p>

<p>Basic Appearance:<br />
toade looks like a toad, but stands upright. She is the size of a toad. She is brownish is colour, and looks more intelligent than she really is. Amph is really the brains in the pair.</p>

<p>Weapons:<br />
toade carries two flame-throwers in a pack on her back, with a lot of oxygen which she uses to make her voice sound funny. It serves great purpose for her flame-throwers also.</p>

<p>A Brief History:<br />
Since she is a toad, toade has little history to begin with, so making it brief isn't giving me much to work with!! toade actually has been alive for a long time, and will live an even longer time. She used to just be a grouchy amphibian in her slimey pond, but then she met Amphibitron, and they become bestest friends. toade believes she is the leader, and Amph allows toade to make most of the decisions. Together, they have been through some strange lands, and have had a lot of contact with the decepticons. toade's allegiance is primarily to Amph, but also to the autocons, since the decepticons don't like her.</p>

<p>Current Mode(s):<br />
toade travels with Amph. She is currently in allegiance to Aluminus and his band of autocons.</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Derkein  	4/13/2005 2:15 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (20 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>Motto: &amp;ldquo;Master of Puppets is Pulling Your Strings&amp;rdquo;</p>

<p>Strength: 3<br />
Intelligence: 10<br />
Speed: 10<br />
Endurance: 8<br />
Rank:  Unknown<br />
Courage: 8<br />
Firepower: 4<br />
Skill: 7</p>

<p>Name: Suriv</p>

<p>Allegiance: Unknown<br />
Rank: Unknown<br />
Function:  Unknown<br />
Transformation(s): Can transform into anything electronic or mechanical</p>

<p>Basic Appearance:  microscopic spider-like nanobots</p>

<p>Weapons:  nanolazers, mind control, high speed computer hacking &amp; viruses</p>

<p>Brief History:  Is thought to have derived from secret military weapons testing. At first seaming to be a promising way to control the transformers. He developed a conscience and rebelled against his masters. Now Suriv travels alone. Neither good nor bad he plays by his rules, sometimes controlling the transformers for his own amusement.</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	4/13/2005 5:56 pm <br />
To: 	Derkein 	 (21 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>*Had that song going in my head almost immediately, and seeing Suriv in the mind's eye in action added to the effect, lol.</p>

<p>Toade and Amph too promiseto be very interesting characters, Aliens, Mutants, who knows... who knows indeeed...</p>

<p>{Not: to those who play Shade, any coincidence between Suriv and the {SOC} player known as ^virUs^ are purely coincidental, The internet is a large small world. If you're on for long enough you'll meet many many unintentional similarities.}</p>

<p>There'll be a new enemy afoot soon, so the Autocons will have their hands pretty full, when they meet The Deceptibots!*</p>

<p>{bear with me it begins to make some kind of sense soon enough, lol}</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	Jul-12 3:37 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (22 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>Reviving an old thread. &lt;Grins wickedly!&gt;</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	Jul-16 1:01 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (23 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;Let's Get to Know mAGma!&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	Jul-16 1:22 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (24 of 44) <br />
 	<br />
<a href="http://cyborg.namedecoder.com"> <img src="http://cyborg.namedecoder.com/webimages/handyvac-SCARAPACE.png" width="240" height="180" alt="Synthetic Cybernetic Android Responsible for Assassination, Potential Analysis and Ceaseless Exploration" border="0" /></a> <br />
<br />
<a href="http://cyborg.namedecoder.com"><small>Get Your Cyborg Name</small></a><br />
<br />
 &gt;Scarapace is a Scorponok like character I've been working on since my new email address lol Transformers loves Scorpions, they're so well built for organic critters!&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	Jul-16 1:25 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (25 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;For the Quickbattle Format you can see how your Transformers profile stands up to other names on this thread, WHO WILL BE THE TOP BOT? Cybertronian Idol with Simontron Cowerr will be back after this next reply!</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;From: 	_Agrajag_  	Jul-19 7:56 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (26 of 44) <br />
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<b>Motto:</b> ["Sneaky Sneaky"]<br />
<br />
<b>Strength:</b> 8<br />
<b>Intelligence:</b> 7<br />
<b>Speed:</b> 6<br />
<b>Endurance:</b> 4<br />
<b>Rank:</b> 5<br />
<b>Courage:</b> 4<br />
<b>Firepower:</b> 8<br />
<b>Skill:</b> 5<br />
<br />
<b>Name:</b> mAGma<br />
<b>Allegiance:</b> Unknown, but with no tendency toward evil.<br />
<br />
<b>Rank:</b> Tracker for hire.<br />
<b>Function:</b> Tracking and Recon.<br />
<br />
<b>Transformation(s):</b> Multi-function microchip.<br />
<b>Basic Appearance:</b> Relatively small (6ft tall), mostly green in colour with some yellow.<br />
<br />
<b>Weapons:</b> A bright blue laser sword.<br />
<br />
<b>A Brief History:</b> Little information about mAGma has yet come to light.  mAGma has long been friends with Toade, although how they came to meet each other is currently unknown.  Although known to few, he is generally quiet and not unfriendly.<br />
<br />
<br />
<img alt="" src="http://ag.constantintilople.com/bots/magma.jpg" />&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;From: 	_Agrajag_  	Jul-24 10:25 pm <br />
To: 	_Agrajag_ 	 (27 of 44) <br />
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Zagretronian:<br />
<br />
<img alt="" src="http://ag.constantintilople.com/bots/goldbull.jpg" />&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Jul-27 2:49 pm <br />
To: 	_Agrajag_ 	 (28 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>OMG!</p>

<p>ZAGRETRONIAN LOOKS LIKE A BULL MIXED WITH A PIG....IS IT FARTING?????</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Jul-29 5:48 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (29 of 44) <br />
 	<br />
Metatron! <img alt="" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9a/Primus.jpg" /> Closest pictoral match, Primus, the godrobotplanet of transformers lore, but the planet robot theme has been done to bits, how many planet robots can we really have walking around at once lol. Metatron is to Primus and Unicron what an Imperial Cruiser is to the Death Star, a robotic demigod if anything, with alternate city mode adaptable to all various planetary climes, ideal as a colonization unit.&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	Aug-2 1:14 pm <br />
To: 	HenryDurga 	 (30 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>ZOMG ZAG!! It is a golden bull of fire and shadow! The great Golden Bull!</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;31&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Aug-2 6:15 pm <br />
To: 	toade unread 	 (31 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>DAMN!</p>

<p>I LOOK VERY HANDSOME IN A ROBOT'S SHAPE!!!</p>

<p>LOL</p>

<p>MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;32&quot;;&quot;From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-7 12:22 am <br />
To: 	HenryDurga 	 (32 of 44) <br />
 	<br />
The Zagretronian is an obsessed collector of Patsy Cline CDs too! <img alt="" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/21/Cstorca3.jpg" /> Si, it is. He goes out walking, after midnight, in the starlight, just walking along lol.&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;33&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	Aug-7 12:51 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (33 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>OMG! It's Zag, AGAIN! I didn't know there was really a bull, ahhaha, lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;34&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-7 1:05 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (34 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>Lol, It's actually a part whale part elephant fuzor bot, just don't tell Zag. There really is a bull or two though, one's Tantrum, a part of the five robot team that combines to form Predaking, and a few others, a Decepticon pretender monster named HorriBull is another. Beast Wars had a Buffalo. You name it the Transformers have probably turned into it at some Yes, even frogs and toads lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;35&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	Aug-7 3:49 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (35 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>Frogs and toads! ZOMG! That's awesome, lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;36&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-9 10:49 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (36 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>The Chronicles of Ribbit? Pitch Croak? Toudephibiamph? \&quot;Kill the Ribbit, KILL THE RIBBIT!\&quot; (Actually this slimy ball of tongue and legs is called Spittor, he even was redone in a badarsed new Transmetal2 mode that was so good lookin it was brought back into production for a repaint for Slapper of RobotsInDisguise series's Slapper figure.)</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;37&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Aug-10 2:33 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (37 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>PATSY CLINE??????</p>

<p>Not my type...you are wrong lol</p>

<p>Patsy Cline (b. Virginia Patterson Hensley September 8, 1932 &ndash; March 5, 1963) was an American country music singer, who enjoyed pop music cross-over success during the era of the Nashville Sound in the early 1960s. Since her death at the age of 30 in a 1963 plane crash at the height of her career, she has been considered one of the most influential, successful, revered and acclaimed female vocalists of the 20th century. Her life and career has been the subject of numerous books, movies, documentaries, articles and stage plays.</p>

<p>Cline was best known for her rich tone and emotionally expressive voice, which, along with her role as a mover and shaker in the Country Music industry, has been cited and praised as an inspiration by many vocalists of various music genres since her death she has sold millions of albums over the past 50 years and won countless posthumous awards, which has given her an iconic fan status, similar to that of country music legends Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton. In 2001, she was voted by artists and members of the Country Music industry as #1 of The 40 Greatest Women of Country Music of all time and in 1999 she was voted #11 of The 100 Greatest Women in Rock and Roll of all time by members and artists of the rock industry. According to her 1973 Country Music Hall of Fame plaque: \&quot;Her heritage of timeless recordings is testimony to her artistic capacity.\&quot; Among those hits: \&quot;Walkin' After Midnight\&quot;, \&quot;I Fall to Pieces\&quot;, \&quot;She's Got You\&quot;, \&quot;Crazy\&quot;, and \&quot;Sweet Dreams\&quot;.</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;38&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-10 9:04 pm <br />
To: 	HenryDurga 	 (38 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>Video killed the Radio Star! Video killed the Radio Star!</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;39&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-10 9:10 pm <br />
To: 	HenryDurga 	 (39 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>ZAGRETRONIAN</p>

<p>Gender Male</p>

<p>Location Somewhere in Outer Space!!!!</p>

<p>Member Since January 13, 2005</p>

<p>Occupation Arts/Entertainment</p>

<p>Birthday December 26</p>

<p>Astrological Sign Capricorn</p>

<p>Personal Quote KLANG!!!! KLANG!!!! (I dare you to translate that...whoever you are)</p>

<p>RPG Character Im not a robot without emotions...Im not what you see.... IM KILROY!!! KILROY!!!! KILROY!</p>

<p><a href="http://forums.talkcity.com/n/pfx/profile.aspx?webtag=TCProfile&amp;userid=816476057">http://forums.talkcity.com/n/pfx/profile.aspx?webtag=TCProfile&amp;userid=816476057</a></p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;40&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Aug-11 9:52 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (40 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>OK OK..I'LL WORK ON MY SHAPE lol</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;41&quot;;&quot;From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	Aug-14 12:33 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (41 of 44) <br />
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[Closest resemblance, TF War Within's "The Fallen" comes damn close to the bulky boxish shape of Sinister, and even has a vaguely similar origin, being the moody disturbed loner type with a mysterious past and possible deadly hidden agendas lol. <img alt="" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/76/Thefallen.jpg" /> Sinister is based on a 1979 Ford COnversion van I had once but had to give up due to insurmountably persistent mechanical failures and ultimately had to sell for a hurtful 500 bucks. It's custom large tires, chromed, tinted windows, carpetted interior, four swiveling captains chairs and foldout benchbed made it a great camping rig, and domicile when I was living up in the lower olympic foothills woods. My city pals caled it the R-van well the kind of van pedophiles with candy baskets conduct business from lol. Disgusting. SO at first we all called it Criminal for a name, but Sinister replaced that as it kind of became a personality in it's own right, like part of our circle of friends, me, my buddies, and our big black scary vanbuddy Sinister. One day I will have another van, but man do I miss ol Sinister, but in a way he lives on in the Transphorumers. Visually I peg him as being mostly The Fallen with touches of G1's Trailbreaker and alot of the texture of TF2007movie's Ironhide.]<div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;42&quot;;&quot;From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	Aug-19 12:46 am <br />
To: 	HenryDurga 	 (42 of 44) <br />
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&gt;You are so very <img alt="" src="http://images.wikia.com/transformers/images/c/c9/G1_Skullgrin_boxart.jpg" /> no-tauro-iously hard to please. Another close match is Beast Machines Longhorn. Noctorro was vaguely close but he was part bull part bat. Tantrum too of course, oddly the only vegetarian member of the Predacons gestalt. A vegetarian bat, remind you of nosveratu anyone? After all these images all I can promise you is picture of Rosie O'Donnel in devil horns.&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;43&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Aug-19 9:27 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann unread 	 (43 of 44) </p>
 	
<p>PLEASE, NOT ROSIE O'DONNELL ahhaahahaahahhahaahaha</p>

<p>ahhahhhahahah</p>&quot;
&quot;11&quot;;&quot;44&quot;;&quot;From: 	HenryDurga  	Aug-19 9:35 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann unread 	 (44 of 44) <br />
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<img alt="" src="http://www.meristation.com/EPORTAL_IMGS/GENERAL/noticias/IMG-99402/Minotaurus_pe.jpg" />&#160;<strong><font size="5">LOOKS LIKE A GNOME! lol</font></strong><br />
<strong></strong>&#160;<br />
<img alt="" src="http://www.robotika.sk/contest/2004/images/logo2004.gif" /><strong><font size="4">THIS???? lol</font></strong><br />
<img alt="" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/254/444644196_20362b441b.jpg" />&#160;<br />
<strong><font size="4">YEAH, HANDSOME LIKE ME jajaajajajajaj</font></strong><br />
<img alt="" src="http://moerucosmo.free.fr/ressources/taurus4.gif" />&#160;<strong><font size="4">MMMMMM....CLOSE!</font></strong><br />
<img alt="" height="588" src="http://members.wri.com/jeffb/transformers/TantrumBull.jpg" width="700" /><br />
<strong><font size="5">LOL...NOT ME!!!!</font></strong><br />
<strong><font size="5">IM FRUSTRATED!!!!</font></strong>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	1/8/2005 9:56 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight unread 	 (4 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;BLoodgeon ducked under the door and looked in on Shear. \&quot;Hey, we got alot of gear here. I found me some prime photon emitter arrays and Toade's found some holographic program customisers, but I dont think We can quite carry them all where we're going, wherever we're going, in vehicle mode.\&quot;</p>

<p>Shear walked past him to look at the pile of goods in teir treasure trove. \&quot;Guys guys guys c'mon, intact weaponry? These parts are useless without a shop to assemble them in. Besides we can't possibly haul all this.\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus strides in briskly \&quot;She's right...,\&quot; trying to maintain the air of command needed in this negotiation of directive. \&quot;...Take only what you think you cannot leave behind, nothing is to be torn off the Autobot or Decepticon bodies here, spare cargo hold weaponry, things missing that can be explained away.\&quot;</p>

<p>Toade put one appendage?/Finger? to her mouth and hushed them all into silence. Whispering \&quot;Everyone hush, shhh!! SH! I heard something outside, sounded like an Engine running, then footsteps, you guys expecting company?\&quot;</p>

<p>Shear raised an eyebrow \&quot;Uhhh, no?\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus raised his visor too, thinking. \&quot;Totally not, no. Unless, its....\&quot;</p>

<p>Outside, there Was a black conversion van parked, in it's place stood Sinister! The wild card, the unruly transport/smuggler known throughout Cybertron for his stealth and expediency despite his size. Also known to be an old friend of Aluminus, but not anyone Shear would be all too happy to invite to any energon feasts.<br />
Uninvited as usual he walked on in.&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	1/9/2005 8:42 pm <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (5 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;Who in the name of sin is THIS?!\&quot; toade cried out in disgust at the entrance of the barbaric Sinister. \&quot;The creature is going to step on me if he doesn't watch where he's putting that bulky form of his! How rude!\&quot;</p>

<p>At this, Shear and toade exchanged a glance, each sharing an immediate dislike towards Sinister. Sinister was not going to enjoy his time with this band.</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	1/11/2005 8:59 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (6 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;\&quot;Ssssinister old buddy!\&quot; Aluminus edged past Shear and Toade who seemed a bit edgy themselves. \&quot;Glad you could make it old chum, we're in need if a transport unit like you to carry out some equipment for us.\&quot;</p>

<p>Sinister edged past Shear and Toade to get a look inside. He stood arms crossed. \&quot;Al, this what I think it is? I'm not much of a history buff but I'll say this greatly resembles The Ark that Optimus and his crew took from Cybertron four million years ago!\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus stood next to him, hands spread wide. \&quot;Yes, it is, and holding up nicely, but this isnt our's. We have to keep it intact and untampered. Sorry big guy, but you're needed more for the salvage and evac modes. The clock's ticking and we need some ways to haul out supplies, double time.\&quot;</p>

<p>Sinister smiled, ideas already in mind. Aluminus could tow a huge load, and a makeshift cart or sled would do the trick nicely.</p>

<p>Shear could fly over with a cargo net of gear.</p>

<p>Sinister himself could carry quite a load of the more delicate cargo and maybe keep a percetage for himself, for carriage fee of course.</p>

<p>And the Toade? He'd keep an eye on that one, the slimy little amphibian seemed to be keeping too close an eye on him.</p>

<p>Her and Shear.</p>

<p>He sighed, ah the factor of Girl Power, well there was a time later to deal with that.</p>

<p>Toade was going to be riding shotgun, and his stereo was dead set on playing some Depeche Mode.&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	1/13/2005 6:41 am <br />
To: 	toade 	 (7 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>[Sinister backed in slowly, careful not to back into Toade who was waving her large long fingered hands signalling how close he was to the small parts pile. He came to a stop. Toade made double time hauling in piece after piece at the end of suctioncupped fingers and Shear carried pieces they were going to use to build a cart to hitch onto Aluminus' towline for extra hauling space. Aluminus was transformed and parked next to him, but seemed to be napping.</p>

<p>\&quot;Ssssinisterrr\&quot;<br />
Sinister jerked a little as a booming voice echoed in his datacore. \&quot;WHaT?!? M-m-m-etatron? Not now, I'm there already but I'm surrounded, can't talk now.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Sssinisterrr, unssubordinate halflife, DO not take that tone with meee. Heed my words, brief they arrre. Ssstay with your group, watch them, observe them, await my further command.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Right, okay, I will.\&quot;</p>

<p>Toade peeped into the cab, her face pressed against the window frame.</p>

<p>Zzzzrt!</p>

<p>Sinisters window rolled up catching Toade's tongue in it. \&quot;Heeeyouw yeggo my YONGUE YOU Basssarh!\&quot;</p>

<p>Sinister chuckled and rolled down enough for her to free her long tongue. \&quot;Yes?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Sounded, ouch, younded lige you were talging do somewuddy in dere.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;My self, I was talking to myself.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Ya know what that's a sign of right?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Insssanity?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;You're odd, y'know that? I'm keeping both eyes on you.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Likewise.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Sure Buzz.\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus perked awake. Teletran signalled 15 seconds to re-awakening and reformatting. \&quot;Okay troops, what we got is what we have, scatter your remaining piles and let's hit the road!\&quot;</p>

<p>Shear turned on her turbine shurikin launchers to propel air for a more natural windblown effect and Toade frogsplashed the rest.</p>

<p>Shear swiftly transformed to Chopper mode and lifted off a few feet from the ground while Toade attached the cargohooks to her struts.</p>

<p>She hopped into Sinisters passenger side seat and settled in, buckling her safety belt. \&quot;It's the Law, man! Now keep both headlights on the road and follow Kann-man there.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Aye-aye....sir.\&quot;</p>

<p>Soon the Ark was Empty, and Quiet except for the readying beeps that heralded in that critical piece of Transformer History.]</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	1/23/2005 11:08 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (8 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;WAIT!\&quot; toade schreeched, throwing open the van door. \&quot;Go back, go back! It's Amphibitron!!\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Amphibitron  	1/23/2005 11:35 am <br />
To: 	toade 	 (9 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;Damn power-locks. They never work,\&quot; Sinister muttered under his breath, disappointed at the delay.</p>

<p>Aluminus, confused, mumbled, \&quot;Who's Amphibitron...?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Didn't toade already 'transform' into Amphwhatsitcalled before?\&quot; Shear muttered, attempting to hide her contempt.</p>

<p>\&quot;OH! AmPHIBitron, right. OK, well, I was wondering about that transformation myself. Since nothing happened. But I wasn't going to say anything. Didn't want to offend the poor deranged froggy thing.\&quot;</p>

<p>Sinister, who had been driving around in impatient circles, suddenly froze, \&quot;AmPHIBitron, where have I heard that before?!\&quot;</p>

<p>Amphibitron lumbered up to toade, towering over the small amphibian, great bulky form blocking out the sun.</p>

<p>\&quot;Amph, I didn't think you'd make it! Everything went well I hope. Was Metatron well behaved? I know how he gets. Oh, I'm so glad you made it!\&quot; toade blathered away uncontrollably. Amph returned this devoted glee with nothing but an icy glare.</p>

<p>\&quot;Watch what you say small one.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Did she say METATRON?!\&quot; Shear hissed to Aluminus. \&quot;I knew the warted one was trouble!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Harrrummm, we may have heard wrong?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Amph! Lord Decepticon save me! Traitors!\&quot; Sinister growled to himself. Amphibitron was no ally of his, or of Metatron's. Or of Aluminus, Shear, and Bloodgeon for that matter. This could mean trouble!</p>

<p>Aluminus then transformed and steped forward to settle the problem. \&quot;toade, who is this Amphibitron creature? We are all enemies of Metatron. I thought you a trustworthy creature, but now I'm not so sure. Tell me, who are you, and what is Amph?\&quot;</p>

<p>Shear transformed and drew a wicked looking blade. \&quot;They're spies! Let's finish them now!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Spies! Of all the unkind things to call us, you call us spies! I am no spy, nor is Amph,\&quot; toade retorted heatedly, inching towards Sinister's rear wheel with an impact wrench.</p>

<p>\&quot;We're free-ranging creatures. Mortals in a world of robots. Metatron considers us harmless, and is on good terms with Amph here.\&quot; toade paused before continuing, \&quot;He's not fond of me, however, and that has put a burr under Amph's bottom. We're no friends of the decepticons. Amph only has a connection through family. Mother's old fling, really.\&quot;</p>

<p>All through the narrative, Amph simply stood, examining the band of transformers. Something wasn't right here, but Amph couldn't put a finger on it. As a matter of fact, Amph would have a difficult time putting a finger on anything, since her hands were more or less only a mass of thick, leathery flesh.</p>

<p>\&quot;Why doesn't she speak?\&quot; Aluminus demanded of toade, not at all pleased with this turn of events.</p>

<p>toade peered up at Aluminus, \&quot;Why would she speak?\&quot;</p>

<p>toade hopped back into the van, and flipped on the dashboard television to watch ROBOT WARS! \&quot;Check out that Gnome bot! Hahahaah, with the little gnome driver!! What a laugh!\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus exchanged a quick glance with Shear. \&quot;Maybe we can sort this out later. Mustn't keep the boys waiting.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I knew she wasn't a bot. I knew it. You heard when it said it was a mortal, didn't you? She's useless! Both of them!\&quot;</p>

<p>With a quick shrug, Aluminus transformed once again and took off from the ark, followed by a furious Shear.</p>

<p>\&quot;No time now. We have another place to be!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Where are we going anyways? And did anybody think to bring Amph??\&quot; toade leapt back out of the van to perch on Amph's shoulder.</p>

<p>\&quot;We'll catch up, alright?\&quot;</p>

<p>Two relieved sighs from the band, and they were off again, leaving the ark deserted once again.</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	1/28/2005 9:56 am <br />
To: 	Amphibitron 	 (10 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>[Sinister was still alternating between a mental headtilt and a mental shrugs as he alternated gears, he slammed it in cruise control. \&quot;Toade, Amphib something, both, and Metatron, working for Metatron? Why was I not apprised of this?\&quot; No deep rumbling voice in his head answered him on this and sometimes Meta's silence could prove as deadly as any outright answers could.</p>

<p>Aluminus pulled alongside Sinister as they both motored along. \&quot;Sorry friend, you look troubled, but we got some catching up to do yet, and it's a long drive to where we're going right?\&quot;</p>

<p>Sinister flashed his headlights in a sort of nod. \&quot;Yeah, we do. Word on Cybertron was that you and Shear got yourselves mixed up in some kinda rebel ragtag group led by a certain Soultron?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Yeah, well, I was more or less finding my feet, er wheels too, heh, and then we located Shear and after all that I had to do some quick thinking.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;You know me and the Shearster arent getting along as well lately for some reason, but if ya don't mind me asking, uh, how's she, mmm, handling things?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Close scrapes here and there, I almost lost her a few times. Sinister, her mental circuitry's still so very erratic, there's only so much one can do physicaly, the rest is up to the spirit's willing.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Too true too true..,\&quot; Sinister said all too knowingly \&quot;No matter what all we go through, the places we go, things we do, somethings fundamentally never change.\&quot;</p>

<p>Shear swooped down to get within hearing range, her sensors had that itch that occurred whenever she was being spoken of and she wasnt so sure she liked being spoken of to Sinister, She was so intent she failed to take heed of a dark shadow briefly darkening the gruond then passnig over. \&quot;Sinister, you'd better not be talking slag about me man, One untoward word, one sideways sentence, all it'd take, then whammo, scrap-pile, understood?\&quot; She angrily swooped back up, cargonet swinging a bit recklessly.</p>

<p>\&quot;Maaaaan, she dont let up do she?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Something's on her mind, I'll straighten it out later, anyways Something else was bothering you?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Yeah, okay I got the holograms part, in fact I detected high mass photon emissions happening before I even arrived. So the supposed landing party you artificially created outta thin air to satisfy Soultron's paranoid delusions, yeah, but uh the inhabitants of this planet managed to see all that too!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Slag! I remember now, I think Shear radio'd in some sighting of the small squishy folk of this orb seeing some of what we were doing...,\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Exactly, why we should be back at the Ark, not motoring off to parts unknown.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Hey! Unknown? You're the one leading our merry party, you mean to tell me you have no destination??\&quot; Shear shouted down from her lowering height.</p>

<p>\&quot;Nooo nonono, we have a destination, it just hasn't landed yet.\&quot; blinking one headlight in a kind of wink. \&quot;Aluminus, Shear, aren't you two worried about these humans getting ahold of Cybertronian Technology and using it for their own purposes?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Nonsense, the Autobots and Decepticons aboard The Ark are too close to activation to approach and inspect.\&quot;</p>

<p>Shear laughed wildly and in a singsong sweet voice lilted \&quot;and the rest of who we left for dead, left us dead or so they said, but it wasn't us who bit the bullet, it was us, shocked them and ripped out their gullets, hehehehe.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Beautiful piece, hon.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Thank you!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Say what?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Well Sinister, in other words, we detached their heads and stuck them in a fully cyclic low power terminal psuedo-reality hidden deep within the ark.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;And the bodies?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Well we used a large percetage of them to make Bloodgeon there.\&quot; Bloodgeon rumbled dutifully behind, seemingly on automatic, a giant metal form almost the size of all three of them.</p>

<p>\&quot;And the rest? You disposed of the bodies right?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Damn... no... I didnt..\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Kann Kann Kann, when are you ever gonna learn to clean up your messes a little better, well no doing anything about it now, we cannot go back. Let's just hope for the best.\&quot;</p>

<p>Foreshadowing things to come. Two shadows actually, the large city sized shadow descended and scanned the lifeforms it was looking for. The other shadow was much smaller, the size of a human, who had just seen a strange giant metal hand laying against a tree!]</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	2/13/2005 4:03 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (11 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>Back some distance, toade and Amphibitron were making fairly decent time. toade, from her perch on Amph's massive shoulder chattered away while Amph kept up a steady trundle onward. To where, she wasn't certain.</p>

<p>\&quot;Amph, you would have been so proud of me. To see how I handled that Sinister bugger. He just came smashing onto the scene, trying to stomp the life outta me, but I wasn't about to take any crap off of his likes. I stood right up tall and told him right what I was thinkin'. Then I tripped his robotic arse to the ground and got right up into his face about it. You wouldn't belie--\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;--TOADE!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Yeah Amph?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Tell me, my imaginative little friend. Where do you think we are headed?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Well, obviously you're following their tracks, right? So, we're going wherever they're going.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;There are centuries of tracks here, toade. Some new, some not. Why do you follow them?\&quot; Amph patiently replied, easily covering up her true tracking abilities. This was an adventure she couldn't afford time to waste on.</p>

<p>\&quot;Why the heck not? Amph, these guys (and gal) are super-heroes! Wherever they're going must be full of action. I tell ya, I miss a good scuffle. It's been, what? Months!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;What about Sinister...?\&quot; Amph teased.</p>

<p>toade, feeling a little exhasperated, swiftly replied, \&quot;That, you big oaf of a toad-like creature, was no scuffle. That Sinister dude has no fighting skills what-so-ever. I don't see what Aluminus and that band see in him. Myself, on the other hand --\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;--toade!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;We follow them. No worries about which tracks are their's. I slipped a chip into Sinister's hubcap, so I can track him wherever he goes.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Hm.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;There's nothing better to do, as far as I can see.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I have things to do. As long as I can stay, I will.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Super! Steady on as you go Amph, we'll catch them up in no time at all!\&quot;</p>

<p>And so the pair continued on, to wherever the others were going.</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/14/2005 8:53 pm <br />
To: 	toade 	 (12 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>[Out of Character, OOC: Sinister saw that, lol, I'd type more but I'm running by in passing catching up before I run off to work, suffice to say there are more surprises on the way. Beware the Zagretronian!]</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	2/18/2005 5:25 am <br />
To: 	ZAGRETRONIAN 	 (13 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>A scream of whining thunder lowered in pitch as Metatron lowered in elevation seeking a nice level landingspot. Settling into a space between a grove of trees and a mountainside he allowed himself a cooldown, scanning the countryside with long range energy receptors and relaxedly unfolding into his citybase configuration. They'd be arriving soon and Presentation Was Everything. 7 lifeforms within the 50 quad radius, wait... 7? \&quot;Oh no, not him..,\&quot;</p>

<p>The Zagretronian was no pleased, this mountain was HIS and His Alone, what were these... doing here?? He rumbled into his transformation and charged downhill like a 25 story tall golden bull.</p>

<p>Sinister skidded to stop. Shear was radioing in about something spotted uphill from the road they were on, but approaching fast and furious, and it was \&quot;freakin' Huge\&quot;. Aluminus stopped too, and transformed, photon rifle drawn, visor scanning.</p>

<p>\&quot;Al, Sinno, uphill 36 degrees, you should be able to hear it by now! Primus willya got a look at the size of that bugger!\&quot;</p>

<p>The Zagretronian burst from the trees, bellowing and snorting. \&quot;HHHEEEYYYYYYY! YOU POPCORNHEADED LITTLE SMALLER PEOPLE!! WHAT ARE YOU GNOMES FOR BEING IN THESE WOODS? THIS IS MY NEW MOUNT OLYMPUS! I'M THE UNIQUE AND ONLY GOD HERE!\&quot;</p>

<p>Shear descended and landed. \&quot;What's he talking about?\&quot;</p>

<p>Sinister transformed and walked up to THE ZAGRETRONIAN with his hand extended in peace. \&quot;Guys guys guys, the universal greeting, it works everytime, aherm, Bah Wehp Grahna Wehp Ninneh Bahng!\&quot;</p>

<p>The Zagretronian tilted his head, clearly confused. \&quot;PHEW? WHAT MEANS ALL THAT YOU SAID? I ONLY SPEAK SPANGLISH! I ASK YOU AGAIN NOW, WHAT ARE YOU THREE IDIOTS DOING IN MY HOME?\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus stood next to Sinister \&quot;Peace good sir, we're pilgrims in passing heading to our destination, we'll be here no longer than it takes to pass without incident.\&quot;</p>

<p>Sinister snapped his fingers and smiled \&quot;Aluminus, what luck! What we have here is a relict Cybertronian, probably an amnesiac protoform accidentally dumped from an exploratory vessel. What happens to these units is when they land and reformat to adjust to the terrain and climate, they're sometimes spotted by the locals of the more primitive cultures and worshipped as gods.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;GODS, YES, I AM A GOD, HAHAAHAHAHA I'M LAUGHING LIKE A DAMN COW PUKING ABOUT THIS! KLANG KLANG! I'M THE UNIQUE GOD OF GIANT AND GOLDEN BULLS! I'M LIKE ZEUS! DEAL WITH IT! I'M NOT NARCISSIST TO SAY THIS BUT DAMN I'M GOOD!\&quot;</p>

<p>Sinister lowered his voice and continued \&quot;and being amnesiac they too buy into the whole god idea, eventually the effect wears off but sometimes it stays, but I think we can find a use for our new giant friend here!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Hmm. I see your point, okay he can tag along if he wants to, if we can get him away from his mountain home.\&quot;</p>

<p>After some long and very weird negotiations the four of them were on their way to... \&quot;ALUMINUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS HEY WHEN ARE WE GONNA STOP TRAVELLING! I MUST GO MAKE POO JAJAJAJAJAJAA\&quot;</p>

<p>There was no mistaking that loud voice in the distance, so much for their quiet approach, heh, well Metatron could sit here for a bit longer, he had some last minute plans to make anyway. Switching on his comm relay he scanned for Toade and Amphibitron...,</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	2/18/2005 5:43 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (14 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>Kind of a rough reprsentation of this last chapter's scene: (Image no longer exists) Minicons standing in for Bloodgeon, Shear, Aluminus, Sinister and a fuzor to represent The Zagretronian! (Pay no attention to the background, that's my audiotape storage bin there, lol.)</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	2/18/2005 9:15 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (15 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;Hey, uh... Amph? I've been checking the location of that chip I stuck on Sinister, and, well, um... Ya see... Drat, its behind us now!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I know toade. We passed it hours ago.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Oh.\&quot; came the quiet reply.</p>

<p>The pair continued on for some time.</p>

<p>\&quot;Where are we going then Amph?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I see them just ahead. We're going there.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Righto!\&quot; toade replied, cheering instantly. \&quot;You have no idea how glad I'll be to be in the company of creatures with personality! I truly do miss my old chums Amph.\&quot;</p>

<p>Amphibitron snorted at the personality shot played on her by the often simple-minded toad. \&quot;It looks like your chums have found themselves another of their sort. Some old Cybertronian sort.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;OH! How wonderful! A creature more to my liking! He's something like a, um, whatchacallit, uhh, a bull! A metallic creature of the Animal Kingdom. Speed along now Amph. We'll be there in moments!\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGRETRONIAN  	2/19/2005 11:36 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (16 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>LMAO</p>

<p>You should write a book about my creation!!!!</p>

<p>KLANG KLANG!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	2/19/2005 12:31 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGRETRONIAN 	 (17 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>In a way we already are, Aluminus will be in soon to help you out with the final steps in your robot creating process. (listens to his intercom closely) He says \&quot;After my Energon Break fool mortal fleshling, I keep no schedule but mine own.\&quot;</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	3/6/2005 9:08 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (23 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;YEAH! The best way to die, is starting tonight! They've all lost control but they're feeling alright! Hm. Life is like a fantasy, can you live this fantassyy liiiife? (It's just a fantasy!) We are we arre, the youth of the naaation. Ooohh yes he was! The only boy who could ever reach me, was the son of a preacher something. Sigh.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Preacher man.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Oh, right! Good call Amph!\&quot;</p>

<p>Yep, toade had been at this all evening and into the night. After all of the recent arrivals to the transformer band, some quite UNWANTED, travel was delayed once again. toade had cheerfully suggested a camp out, with a fire and roasting marshmellows, and that was just what she did. She built up a toad-sized bonfire, but resorted to roasting flies due to the lack of marshmellows in the area.</p>

<p>\&quot;Head out on the highway! Lookin' for adventure, and whatever comes our waaayyyyy. Borrrrnnnn to be wiii-ii-ii-iild! Yeah I'm free! Free fallinn'! And I'm putting out fire with gasolinnnne...!\&quot;</p>

<p>Sinister, having heard enough of toade turned and roared at the hapless little creature, \&quot;Would you SHUT UP?! The pair of you even! You great huge poor excuse for a lump of amphibious SCUM! Why do you encourage this?! WHY?\&quot;</p>

<p>toade puffed up her tiny chest to berate the giant robot, but before she could get a word in, Sinister and Amphibitron were into a scuffle. Amph was taking no lip offa this Sinister punk, and so the fight was on! Amph grabbed Sinister by the throat and squeezed, but to no effect, as the robot didn't need to breath. Sinister retaliated with a series of powerful kicks to the amphibian's stomache and a good knock over the head. Then they were in the dirt, pounding the stuffing out of each other.</p>

<p>\&quot;Whoa! What's going on here? Break it up, break it up!\&quot; yelled AluminusKann as he dove in to separate the two.</p>

<p>Shear sighed that I-told-you-so sigh, and gestured for Bloodgeon to help out. Bloodgeon and Kann soon had the pair apart, and the interrogation was on.</p>

<p>\&quot;I don't care who started what here. But what are we going to DO with you?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I say we send them all off on their way,\&quot; Shear happily suggested. \&quot;We don't need any lizards to hold us back, or any frippin' bulls, and I certainly don't think we need any SMUGGLERS!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I wish it were that simple, but we DO need the smuggler, and we can use any support that we can get. Unfortunately, I don't know who toade and Amph ARE. So, it's now or never.\&quot; Kann cleared his throat before continuing. \&quot;Amph, who are you, and what cause do you have to associate with Metatron?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;My business is my own,\&quot; came the stoney reply.</p>

<p>Shear pulled out her blade, that REALLY looked like a lawn mower blade, and whispered to Amph, \&quot;Wrong answer.\&quot;</p>

<p>Kann stepped between Shear and Amph to continue. \&quot;That wasn't the answer I was looking for, in any case. Your business is our business if you come with us. Does the little frog have anything to do with Meta?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;TOAD! Thank you.\&quot; toade spat.</p>

<p>\&quot;I barely know the creature. She only knows of my connection to Metatron because she overheard it.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I'm afraid you can't be trusted to stay with this company Amph. We need total confidence in our team. Unless you're going to explain a few things, you'd best be moving on about your own business.\&quot;</p>

<p>Amph glanced at toade. \&quot;I think my business may bring us all together again at some point. But take the little toad, and I'll be sure we don't meet on any unpleasant terms. And beware of the Sinister one. He's not a new face to me, I think.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;toade is welcome to come with us,\&quot; Kann burst out hastily, feeling Shear's eyes burning into his back. \&quot;She seems to be worth her mettle. Don't worry about her.\&quot;</p>

<p>With that, Amphibitron nodded and turned to lumber off to the east, where the sun would be rising. toade watched Amph go, shrugged, and turned in to sleep. The others followed suit, Shear a little disgruntled, but glad to see giant rock-toad gone.</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	2/20/2005 11:14 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (18 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>OMG!!!!</p>

<p>\&quot;ZAGRETRONIAN\&quot;????</p>

<p>ME LIKE A ROBOT???? Who gave permission for that?!!!</p>

<p>Damn! Now I know why my Temple is so empty!!! You are using my image to build a damn robot???? Are you trying to make a \&quot;me\&quot; without emotions????</p>

<p>You are all cruel!!!! I will tell all the Gods of Mt. Olympus this blasphemy!!!!!</p>

<p>I DECLARE A WAR!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGRETRONIAN  	2/20/2005 11:20 am <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (19 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>KLANG KLANG!!!</p>

<p>You are dead, Zagreo!</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	2/20/2005 12:01 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (20 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>Crapola, wars going on every site I'm at! (I'll tell ya about the other one in a bit, it's quite amusing) Careful there Zag, the 'tronian's a big mofo and he looks like he could squash you like a bug!</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	2/20/2005 1:04 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (21 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>GGGGRRRRRRR.... I can&acute;t understand robots!!!!!!!!!</p>

<p>Damn!</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	2/23/2005 8:33 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (22 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>Stay tuned, more later, always later it is with me hmm? lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/8/2005 6:10 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (24 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;Close?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Yes, my master.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;All of you?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Sir, Shear Luna-C, Aluminus Kann with me joined by Bloodgeon, Toade and Amphibiatron are around somewhere.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;You need not worry about their whereabouts, have you brought the bullgod?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Liege, yes, The Zagretronian is with us, he was most useful in clearning a trail through the heavier trees.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;He has many uses as you shall soon discover, continue on your present course, I'm in Citymode with power cells filling and docking bay ready to recieve.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Sir yes sir.\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus radio'd Shear \&quot;Dearie? I'm thinking we're almost there, where's the Zagbot?\&quot; a short pase and static. \&quot;He's 2 miles ahead of you, doing a fine job of ripping up trees, tearing up the gruond and stomping in a nice firm road ahead.\&quot; Aluminus silently nodded to himself \&quot;Good good, according to Sinister's readout's we're almost there, large metallic structure, cybertronian in nature, and one lifesign aboard, though it's hard to trace it, seems like it's all over the place in there.\&quot; (\&quot;or it IS the place Itself?\&quot; this thought casing a bit of a worry in him)</p>

<p>\&quot;Dude, check this out, okay like I was hiking along, trying to catch up to Sherry and Mike and then Angie screams and points at this thing in the ground and I like run on over and like holy hell it was a huge hand, all sci fi and robotic and stuff.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Just show us where it is.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Sure thing captain minnow!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Captain Minneau, Bernard T. Minneau, lead us to the hand or whatever and head on to the recovery van there, we'll need you to fill out some forms on your way home, because thatis where you'll be heading, straight home, quietly forgetting you saw anything here!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Well okay then, no need ta get heated dude, just caled you guys in to see this, it's your deal man, whatever, later for you.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Much.\&quot;</p>

<p>Walking along for what seemed like less than an hour, they reached, well it was a hand alright, only just the thumb was as tall as the tallest of them, and it was lifelike, but metallic.</p>

<p>\&quot;Capt. Minneau! There's wreckage all over the place here, vehicle parts and what looks like giant robot heads arms and legs!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Shut your mouth and load up everything, I've called in more cargo carriers. We're taking it all back with us and we're gonna figure this stuff out.\&quot;</p>

<p>Captain Minneau was 11 months close to military retirement and had nothing on his record except for exemplary training, a purple heart and a reputation for being the chief bully on any base, damned if he was gonna go out on that set of notes.</p>

<p>These new parts, whever they came from, could be used in military applications, bridging the current technological gap between America and total future military supremacy!</p>

<p>He smiled and extended a hand to he giant hand leaning against the tree. \&quot;Welcome to the army partner, always good ta see a fellow like yourself willing t lend a hand.\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	6/4/2005 7:54 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (25 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>&lt;OOC: Sorry about the delay folks, more popular phorms monopolized what little time we all had, but so I'm reviving this old thread and really should maintain it weekly, as instead of the weakly I have been. And Action!&gt;</p>

<p>&gt;Aluminus pulled to a stop, transformed and stepped into the cover of a cluster of small trees, he snapped his fingers with an iron KLAK noise, Shear lowered in muffled fwuffs of slowing chopperblades and transformed mere feet from teh ground to land with a subtle whump. Bloodgeon's vehicle form seemed to stretch shimmy and rattle like a tiger stretching sleepily and finally he transformed. ZAGRETRONIAN gave Sinister a light hoofkick and they too both transformed.</p>

<p>\&quot;Sinister? This the place?\&quot; Kann whispered.</p>

<p>\&quot;Yes, my ship, my base if you will, and more, but we'll getinto that later, this I promise.\&quot;</p>

<p>Toade hopped off ZAGRETRONIAN's shoulder, crossing her little green arms and tapping her long foot with a pattering irritation. \&quot;Well, if ya ask me, which you didnt, but you should, I would have answered that I think this is a TRAP!\&quot;</p>

<p>Amph walked up to stand behind the smaller organism. \&quot;I mean really, C'mon guys, follow me into the deep woods, I'm a smuggler with a questionable past, who talks to himself alot and listens to Depeche Mode. How do you Robot folk live so blasted long?\&quot;</p>

<p>Sinister's eyes flashed red \&quot;Still your waggling tongues you slimy pair of mudsuckers. As long as you ... are Guests in my... home, you Will follow Protocol and you Will Do as I... or Kann of course, Say.\&quot;</p>

<p>Shear shook her head and walked off a few paces. THE ZAGRETRONIAN viewed all this with a sourceless amusement, he chuckled, elbowed Bloodgeon and pointed at the exchange taking place.</p>

<p>With a whirring and a hissing, a port door on the side of the massive structure opened like a metal drawbridge. Sinister gave them all a comforting smile, best he could muster, but it looked like triumphance to the amphibians, a tad bit smug. Aluminus and Bloodgeon walked after Sinister, followed by THE ZAGRETRONIAN.</p>

<p>Almost all of them were inside, the HQ seemed to hold it's breath, to wait, as if it were alive. Toade shuddered and grabbed Amphibitron's arm. This whole thing gave her the creeps.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, among the humans:</p>

<p>Minneau smiled and shook hands with this, the elite cadre of scientists, each a specialist of the first order in each their varied fields.</p>

<p>\&quot;Gentlemen, what we have here is an unknown technology here. I see it as Raw Unquestionable Opportunity here. From the Dawn of Time it was He who had the most powerful tools who did the job better, the Cavemen who used CLubs beat those who did Not, teh prehistoric warriors with swinging swords killed them, adn they in turn were felled by projectile weaponry, and so on and so forth.\&quot;</p>

<p>Several trucks and large cargo vehicles drove in and began dumping and unloading piles upon piles of giant colored metal components, some of them looking like large scale body parts.</p>

<p>\&quot;Your task is to make Sense of all this, to make Machines of all of this, to Make Me Proud!\&quot; (and to make me filthy stinking rich, and clearly stinkin famous he added to himself) \&quot;You have one week, and by the end of that week, I want walking moving working grooving whatever you can cobble together from all this debris!\&quot;</p>

<p>Minneau strode out, back faced to any chance of objection, to delaying questions and other nuisances the big brains he left wondering were often capable of. It was going to be a good move this, one that wuold please world leaders or conquer them. Or Both. God Bless America, he lit his pipe and hopped into his jeep.&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	Jul-12 4:47 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (26 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>Upon entering the city, toade quickly scurried over to low wall (tall enough to hide her mischief) and attempted to leap over it. Unfortunately, her stolen cargo was a fair bit heavier than the foolish frog thing had calculated, and she smashed directly into the sturdy wall.</p>

<p>\&quot;OW! SON OF A RIP-ROARING RIVER GOOSE!\&quot; toade bleated, massaging her bruised forehead.</p>

<p>Sinister turned to squint at the tiny amphibian, who was clutching something somewhat larger than herself behind herself.</p>

<p>\&quot;JAJAJAJAJJAJAAAJAJAJ! THE WET THING MAKES ME LAFF LIKE A COW PUKING ON MADONNA. GAWD I LOVE MADONNA!\&quot;</p>

<p>toade hissed at the attentions her big mouth had drawn to her. She abruptly turned away, tossed that thing that she was carrying over the wall, pulled her delicate bruised body up onto the wall, and prepared to duck out of sight. Just before gracefully prancing off the wall, toade flicked out a quick paw/hand and nabbed a fly out of the air. With a triumphant chortle, she vanished over the wall.</p>

<p>mAGma looked puzzled.... \&quot;I thought toads caught things with their tongues.\&quot;</p>

<p>Sinister, who was still staring after the repugnant little toad, whipped out his 'muffler rifle' and screamed, \&quot;Where did THAT come from!?\&quot; as he turned to face the newest arrival.</p>

<p>Aluminus jumped to cover Shear from anything the mysterious bot might be prepared to do. Bloodgeon rumbled thunderously in aggravation. mAGma blinked a few times.</p>

<p>\&quot;Hi guys! I'm a tracking chip. I tracked you guys down.\&quot; he smiled smugly. Nobody can hide from a tracking chip. Not nobody.</p>

<p>\&quot;Who in this confounded place would track us?\&quot; Shear exploded, shoving Aluminus out of the way.</p>

<p>Sinister had been standing where he was, open-mouthed at the appearance of mAGma, wondering... HOW could this hunk of metal have snuck up on him. Then something occurred to him. toade!</p>

<p>. . . . .</p>

<p>Over on the other side of the low wall, toade was scratching frantically at the hubcap she had confiscated from Sinister's wheel. Where did that chip get to! toade had put that tracking chip together specifically for tracking, and it was discovered and tossed aside like a piece of rubbish. It was a masterpiece! A work of art!</p>

<p>toade slumped down against the wall, disillusioned.</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_Agrajag_  	Jul-13 1:20 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (27 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>A low hum permeated the air as mAGma transformed into his native state. Although much smaller in stature compared to those he now found surrounding him, he seemed to put the others on edge as he drew his laser sword.</p>

<p>\&quot;Toade! We've got trouble here!\&quot; he shouted toward the wall his friend was hiding behind.</p>

<p>mAGma said nothing as he slowly turned on the spot as the others encircled him, laser sword drawn and ready to cut metal.</p>

<p>He was the 'speak softly and carry a big stick' sort, and he didn't know who among these strangers he could trust.</p>

<p>\&quot;Toade!\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Jul-13 7:35 pm <br />
To: 	toade 	 (28 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>I DO NOT KNOW WHO YOU ARE TOASTED, BUT I LIKED THIS PART:</p>

<p>\&quot;JAJAJAJAJJAJAAAJAJAJ! THE WET THING MAKES ME LAFF LIKE A COW PUKING ON MADONNA. GAWD I LOVE MADONNA!\&quot;</p>

<p>AJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJ</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	Jul-13 10:50 pm <br />
To: 	HenryDurga 	 (29 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>I'll pretend I don't know who you are as well, Hernia. ;)</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Jul-14 9:44 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (30 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>HEY TOASTED:</p>

<p>I DON'T LIKE MADONNA ANYMORE....</p>

<p>I LIKE GWEN STEFANI....</p>

<p>BECAUSE IM FROM ITALY LMAO</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;31&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	Jul-16 12:47 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (31 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;At the Font Gates!</p>

<p>\&quot;Gettign to be more and more like the Wizard of Oz here\&quot; Aluminus muttered amusedly as he tapped out some code checks at one of many entrances to the newly landed cityship.</p>

<p>\&quot;Alumithy I don't think we're in Kansas anymore\&quot; Shear chuckled sweetle over his shoulder \&quot;How's the techy button pushing coming along?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, Shear, we are at the wizard projection itself so to speak but the real deal's inside. I don't think Sinister's telling us everything.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Always helps to take stock of the situation dearie. Ticking it off we got a giant golden bullrobot with a thunderous voice and a god complex, two amphibions of exceptional size wit and mischief who I have to assume are not native to this planet either, Bloodgeon who's cobbled together from our former enemies and betrayors and has been far too peaceful considering, an intergalactic smuggler longtime associate of our's Sinister never very trustworthy for starters but now back from the dead with an extra something to him I just can't put a digit on, and now mAGma, who by all appearances has been tracking us since who knows where.\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus smiled \&quot;Well when ya put it all like that, we don't sound all that bad off!\&quot; His handheld decoder pinged urgently \&quot;POwer surge at the Gate's Pneumetre, thi's baby;s gonna crack open,\&quot; Aluminus looked over hsi shoulder at the assemblage of frogs, chips, van &amp; bull and whatever else this journey would bring \&quot;Okay group we're in, anyone coming in follow suit, quiet and close, anyone choosing the known evil of the outdoors see to perimeter recon if you could.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Spoken like a true Prime.\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus froze at the gate, it was open, the voice issued from the darkness from nowhere and yet it knew that?! The exposure of that ancient long buried connection froze in his spark like the coldness of lost space.</p>

<p>From somewhere or everywhere within the Metatron laughed.&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;32&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	Jul-19 12:38 pm <br />
To: 	AluminusKann unread 	 (32 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;MY TRACKING CHIP! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!\&quot; toade screeched.</p>

<p>Shear hissed, \&quot;Your tracking chip?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Yes, my tracking chip!\&quot; toade spluttered. \&quot;What did you robots do! It's a... a... a robot!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;As this is your tracking chip, we were thinking mayhap you could explain it,\&quot; Sinister growled.</p>

<p>\&quot;We?\&quot; Shear inquired. \&quot;I'm against agreeing with you on anything Sinny! Let us just not worry about it!\&quot; she bubbled, turning to Aluminus.</p>

<p>\&quot;I'll worry about!\&quot; toade squeaked. \&quot;My most greatest creation turned into a robosapien!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;With a light sword!\&quot; mAGma added.</p>

<p>\&quot;WHAT IS LIGHT SWORD! ISN'T IT HEAVY?!!!!!\&quot; ZAGRETRONIAN boomed.</p>

<p>\&quot;No no! It's a sword made of light,\&quot; Ag corrected.</p>

<p>\&quot;Like a light saber?\&quot; asked Shear.</p>

<p>\&quot;Something very much like that. Watch!\&quot; mAGma stealthily crept up behind ZAGRETRONIAN and smoothly removed his bull manliness with a quick swing of his light sword. \&quot;And there you have a cleanly castrated bull!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;OOOOWOOWWWOOOWWWWOWOWOWWOW! PUT THOSE BACK! WHAT WOMAN WILL MAKE LOVE WITH ME IF I CAN NOT MAKE THEM WITH BABIES!\&quot; ZAG bawled.</p>

<p>\&quot;Not a problem,\&quot; mAGma replied as he slammed the still steaming testes back in place. Good as new!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;What are you called then comrade?\&quot; Aluminus chuckled. \&quot;And do mind you keep that sword of yours sheathed around me!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I'm mAGma. I was created by toade from some scraps of robot she rummaged up, and a life was instilled in me which allowed me to generate into this which you see.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;But why are you called mAGma?\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;33&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Jul-20 10:09 am <br />
To: 	toade 	 (33 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>ZAGRETRONIAN HAS DIED LIKE GOD PAN!!!!</p>

<p>HE IS NOW DOING PORN SITES!!!!</p>

<p>HE NEEDS HELP...I' LL ASK ALUMINUS!!!!</p>

<p>LMAO</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;34&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_Agrajag_  	Jul-24 10:21 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (34 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;When Toade constructed me, she used liquid hot magma to fuse my components together.\&quot; replied mAGma, unsure of who it was that had asked.</p>

<p>\&quot;You really shouldn't mumble...\&quot; he said as he glanced around at the others.</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;35&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Jul-29 6:02 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (35 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>Metatron could have rumbled with impatience, but he was as infinitely patient as the dark metter of space itself, or so he was trying to imagine he was. Sensors picked up ....... 7 potential entrants. Dropping the Prime connotation on Aluminus had clearly rattled his smaller friend heh heh it was still a sore spot he observed. One matrix away from greatness, that just had to smart. He shifted his city mode to gloss over some afterthoughts in mode and form to accomodate what he wanted known and what little surprises in store he did not want found out yet, if at all, far from the proverbial naughty bits, no other word pairing immediately bring to mind the technological aspects Metatron had at his disposal, speaking of disposal? \&quot;Sinister,\&quot; he waited for that mental nod and recognition \&quot;Good, mental speak only, no alerting them to our connection, kindly begin escorting our guests inside, keep the frogs in sight, and closely monitor the chip, he alone with that dreaded Suriv could truly pose a threat to my internals.\&quot; Sinister tilted his head, nodded and proceeded to the door, looking like an entranced penitent, walking into the mouth of a sharkticon.</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;36&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	Aug-2 2:08 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (36 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>toade glibly pranced into the awesome metal city. \&quot;I can't wait to find a wading pool! Hope there's slides someplace! It's been so long since I had a good wet down!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;How about a hot tub? Boiled toad anyone?\&quot; Sinister snickered.</p>

<p>\&quot;We still have a job to do. Everybody keep your wits about you. I bet the chlorine wouldn't treat your warty hide too well anyhow,\&quot; Aluminus muttered. \&quot;What are we doing here anyways Sinny old buddy?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Ah yes, about that.... I need to go find something. I'll be right back. Why don't you check out the skylights in that big grossly intimidating building over there. It'll change your life, I mean it.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I can't imagine how seeing the sky from inside a building is going to be anything earth shatteringly resplendent or life altering,\&quot; Shear pondered. \&quot;But curiosity's got the best of me.\&quot; Shear slowly moved towards the big black building as Sinister noisily tramped his way further into the city.</p>

<p>\&quot;It's pretty well fortified,\&quot; Aluminus noted. \&quot;We could set up base here. I'm not sure what we're going to be up against. Sin's been pretty vague.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I'm pretty sure he hasn't told us anything whatsoever,\&quot; Shear quietly murmured as she approached the opened doors and tried to sneak a peak at the ceiling. \&quot;I can't see the skylights. I guess we'll have to go right inside.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Me first! ME FIRST!\&quot; toade squeaked excitedly as she bolted towards the vaulted hall that awaited the group.</p>

<p>\&quot;No no! Me!\&quot; Shear blared as she leaped into the lead.</p>

<p>Aluminus glared after the pair as they scrambled into the hall. \&quot;What's got into those two! It could be dangerous in here.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;JAJAJAJ! DON'T YOU TRUST YOUR FRIEND, GREAT LEADER?! HE SAYS IT IS GOOD AND SAFE!\&quot; Zagretronian laffed as he charged after the ladies.</p>

<p>Alumins shrugged. \&quot;Guess we better see what's in there then.\&quot;</p>

<p>When Aluminus, Bloodgeon, Amphibitron, and mAGma finally caught up with the others, they found their friends staring at the ceiling in spellbound fascination. \&quot;I thought it was all grey and overcast out there,\&quot; Shear managed to whisper.</p>

<p>\&quot;It is!\&quot; mAGma piped up, gazing up at the ceiling. \&quot;Ooo, look at the red swirls! I like red, reminds me of magma....\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;There's purple sparkles over there,\&quot; toade said as she mechanically moved further into the hall.</p>

<p>\&quot;There's something very strange about this,\&quot; Aluminus sighed as he also walked further into the hall. \&quot;Have you ever seen such a complete blackness as the sky is through this skylight? So black, so very distracting.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I SEE MYSELF UP THERE,\&quot; Zag marveled. \&quot;I LIKE IT!\&quot;</p>

<p>A loud creaking sounded from the walls about the group as they all stared transfixed at the ceiling. A moaning wind blew through the still open doors, and then all at once, half of the group vanished!</p>

<p>\&quot;HEY! WHO TURNED OUT THE LIGHTS!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Holy robobits! It's a giant magnet!\&quot; toade screeched at Amphibitron and the bull who were the only ones still standing on the floor.</p>

<p>\&quot;I wouldn't try running anywhere my froggy friend,\&quot; Sinister intoned from the doorway. \&quot;There's no way out.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Traitor!\&quot; Shear yelled.</p>

<p>Aluminus cursed. \&quot;How didn't I see this coming!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;You are all my prisoners now, throw down your weapons. If you can!\&quot; Sinister giggled.</p>

<p>toade willingly obliged and then threw her hands in the air. \&quot;Don't kill me!!\&quot;</p>

<p>Amph slid her strangely unmagnetized pocket knife across the floor away from herself and sat, waiting.</p>

<p>\&quot;BRING BACK THE PICTURE THAT WAS OF ME!!\&quot; Zagretronian bellowed as he charged at Sinister who coolly pulled out a taser gun and immobilized the bull.</p>

<p>\&quot;Good. Now that that's all wrapped up, we can move on with my plans.\&quot; But just then, mAGma started dripping down off the ceiling. He was liquid mAGma!</p>

<p>The pool of mAGma quickly slid across the floor and down a drain in the floor.</p>

<p>\&quot;Hm, now you've got magma in your water works,\&quot; Aluminus observed.</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;37&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-3 10:35 am <br />
To: 	toade unread 	 (37 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>All caught up and firmly contained, inwardly Metatron smiled, this KZZZRTK! Something was amisszzzzk buzzz sure buzzz, someONE was amiss! \&quot;Hmmmnot PoZZZZssible!\&quot; Metatron scrambled to scan all internal functionings, something was lodging itself too consciously, too sentiently into his core processors. \&quot;Must guard spark! Itttttttt canNo010101010t be eggsx3po0zzzzsed!\&quot; Metatron shuddered, electronic doors slamming down with shuddering wheezes. \&quot;Ss$51iniste3rrzz! Zseek and locate the la la la I'm only this many years old, the Intruder is crosbridguigfgset my mainframe! Destroy it now or you too shall suffer the same fate, let's go on a blind date, NOw sinister! You have your orderszzt!\&quot;</p>

<p>Sinister pulled off his canopy shield and cocked his rifle, it was time to go puddle jumping \&quot;Thy will be done.\&quot; [for now] He charged off down a hallway to the coolant reservoirs.</p>

<p>\&quot;HEY GUAO JAJA FROM UP HERE I CAN DO POO FROM VERY HIGH!\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus grimaced, and then smiled, Kup once told a story of how they beat the Shrykebats of Dromedon, they inverted polarities! But then there were an awful lot of casualties that day, well no sacrifice no victory. He struggled to get an arm free to press those few critical buttons.</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;38&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Aug-4 9:41 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (38 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;HEY GUAO JAJA FROM UP HERE I CAN DO POO FROM VERY HIGH!\&quot;</p>

<p>IT SEEMED TO ME VEEEEERY FAMILIAR THAT EXPRESSION...MMMMMM</p>

<p>ahahahhaahahhaahahahaahahahahaahahah</p>

<p>Pitiful my english sucks... I'll take classes...</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;39&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-5 8:48 pm <br />
To: 	HenryDurga 	 (39 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>(Like a commercial up here in the cold north says, \&quot;You can Do it, We can Help.\&quot;</p>

<p>Language is one thing, interpretation is another lol. Just ask! Americans ReGuLaRLy mis understand eachother. It's a countrywide tradition.)</p>

<p>Speaking of Language, anyone manages to find a Transformers language lexicon gets a big metal compactor hug from Aluminus.</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;40&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Aug-6 12:46 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (40 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>Then I will ask ZAGRETRONIAN for that TRANSFORMER'S LANGUAGE</p>

<p>jijijijiji</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;41&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-6 7:38 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (41 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>Shear shakily tensed and managed to roll her head to the side. \&quot;Inverted Polarities? Al we haven't got a generator.\&quot; Aluminus smirked, \&quot;Yet! Can you free your strongest Rotor arm up?\&quot; Shear Tensed further, fighting the overstrong magnetic current until her arm got stiffly free and then clanged UP near Aluminus, microns closer she could have taken out an optic!</p>

<p>Aluminus wielded up his Photon Blade and head mounted laser and began a busy droning whirring as his towing cable unreeled a length of cable from his shoulder mounted winch. \&quot;Winch wench Winch haha kidding, okay catch hold of an end of that, rotate anterior blades 200 x Spin to 50x Spiral linear windup ratio.\&quot; Shear paused trying to put that all together then \&quot;What the kinky slag are you proposing?\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus sighed, \&quot;Just do it!\&quot;</p>

<p>Shear tied the cable hook to her Wakizashi Tailblades array and proceeded a slow steady spinning windup process. Bloodgeon watched all this steadily, not curiously but some interest kept his optics following proceedings.</p>

<p>Aluminus Zapped with his head laser a thin cutting beam of light severing the cable, he was almost down to 10% length on his spool, he would need to get more reel, as funny as that sounded. \&quot;SHear ok good, not start spinning, we're going to make a reverse polarity antimagnetic field generator. Bloodgeon, wake up handsome. I need you to supply an electrical power, can you do this?\&quot; Bloodgeon looked down at himself, thinking, this poor clumped collected frankenstein bot didn't quite know himself yet beyond the intuitive. Bloodgeon flipped his shovel arm open and revealed a previously undiscovered Arc Cannon array. He nodded \&quot;Yes, Aluminus. I do appear to have something like this.\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus thumbsupped, that was one well designed robot! He'd worry about the rest later. \&quot;Give her a few volts then, on the blades, not enough to fry her, but get those badblades nice and sparky. Shear? Spin and spin fast.\&quot;</p>

<p>Shear was confused! \&quot;Nononono wait wait which way? Clockwise or counterclockwise? Righty tighty? Lefty loosey?\&quot;</p>

<p>Bloodgeon shrugged and looked to the more archaic ZAGRETRONIAN \&quot;SORRY CLOCKWISE? I DUNNO WHAT MEANS THAT! I ONLY KNOW DIGITAL AND HOURGLASS TIME! SUNDIALS TIME JAJAJA.\&quot; Bloodgeon guessed, and spun his finger slowly from 12 a half crescent down to 6, Shear nodded and spun with Bloodgeon helping hold her arm up and out of the magnetic trap surface to keep from chopping herself up. Being as mixed up and arranged of so many different alloys and anomalous currents he had less problem with the magnetic gravity well than the puresteels did. The plan was slowly working!</p>

<p>Shear's reverse polarity magnetic buffer was expanding and the ZAGRETRONIAN being of his heavy gold surface dropped first but quickly grabbed Bloodgeon's ankle \&quot;YEOWP!\&quot; Bloodgeon flailed in midair and fell down with the bullbot. He was still holding onto Shear who was pulled weightily down with them, but with her went the reverse current! And there was still Aluminus left! \&quot;Well that certainly worked out as expected.\&quot; Shear was having none of this \&quot;We'll haveto destroy the magnet on you to bring you down!\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus looked at Bloodgeon suddenly exposing and arming more cannons than he remembered installing on him and the ZAGRETRONIAN ready to generate an earthquake! THat looked way too dangerous, and those two were still unstable variables. Aluminus shook his head frantically, \&quot;No uh uh no way, no. You three go after Sinister and mAGma stop them both if you have to but nothing inside this place must be allowed to be damaged.\&quot;</p>

<p>Shear paused at the door undecided then tore herself away on after the pursuing twosome with the ZAGRETRONIAN and Bloodgeon rumbling behind in their Bull and Tankractor modes.</p>

<p>\&quot;Oh yeah, She's in Gooood hands, sigh..\&quot; Aluminus looked around, \&quot;Okay now big guy it's just you and me and...,\&quot; He looked quickly around for the two frog things. Where did those things go off to now? \&quot;...and me and you then. Let us... talk?\&quot;</p>

<p>A tremor passed through the ceiling and plates moved aside symetrically, forming a face. Metatron! Aluminus gasped in horrid recognition! \&quot;Ssszztate your m1nd! I'm eye aye in no00 mo0d for four 4 sm4l7 T@Lk.\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;42&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Aug-6 7:54 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (42 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>Damn!</p>

<p>ZAGRETRONIAN IS BACK! But my english is limitated!!!!</p>

<p>Why ZAGRETRONIAN don't speak spanish???? uh? lol</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;43&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Aug-6 7:56 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (43 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>I NEED TO REMEMBER HOW IT LOOKS ZAGRETRONIAN!!!!!</p>

<p>MY ROBOT MEMORY IS OUT!!!!!</p>

<p>ALUMINUS HELP ME!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;44&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-6 9:11 pm <br />
To: 	HenryDurga 	 (44 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>(It should be in the Transformer profiles one. Or in Zagretronian's old profile, ya want me to dig him up for a quick look?)</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;45&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	Aug-8 1:35 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (45 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>Sinister sped up his running, holstering his rifle he figured this speed wasinsufficient for scouring the Metascape for his metascaped target. He figured it was time to \&quot;Get Wheel\&quot;! He dove for the floor and in mid air rapidly reconfigured to his Van mode. He sped up faster than most ordinary terrestrial vans go.</p>

<p>\&quot;Scanning, I'll find you yet. What are you my chippy friend? How are you doing this voodoo you're doing so well?\&quot; He skidded around a corner in a fury of squeeling custom fatboy tires and roaring engine \&quot;I mean what is it? Nanites? Polyalloys? Mercurochromium Dextronics?\&quot;</p>

<p>He flicked on headlights as he entered a tunnel without thinking, without thought is what led to what happened next. \&quot;Shoulda known anything arriving in with that amoral amphibian pair couldn't be good for the interiors.\&quot; What he missed was a slick glowing red puddle, without thought he slid spinning, desperately trying to regain control he hopped up out of van form and planted his feet in mid slide, but cartwheel tumbled and crashed unceremoniously into an unforgivign steel wall! |oo&lt;&lt;KLASH!&lt;&lt;&lt; Laying in a heap, furious at himself he strggled to pull out his muffler rifle and frowned, the thing was bent into a U shape by the impact. Then the glowing firebrick red matter began flowing up over his leg joints and hands. Sinister panicked, he had few phobias left over in this newest incarnation, but losing control of any situation was still one of them. He tried to supress a scream.</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;46&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	Aug-8 11:27 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (46 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>.but it froze Bloodgeon in his tracks, and nearly clotheslined the running of the bull ZAGRETRONIAN with Bloodgeon's arm in his path. \&quot;Ssshhh, hoof in mouth, loud one!\&quot; Bloodgeon waved his hand down cautiously \&quot;Did you just hear that music?\&quot;</p>

<p>The ZAGRETRONIAN winced, shrugged \&quot;I HEAR NOTHING BLOODBRO, OR MAYBE SOMETHING LIKE SHAKIRA SITTING ON A HOT ROCK?\&quot; His horned head swiveled left and right scanning, and sniffing. \&quot;PHEW!\&quot;</p>

<p>Bloodgeon mused at the transorganic scanning abilities, an odd twitch in his left eye, and assumed his own scanning. \&quot;Hmmm, plasmic corrosive or hypoactive molecular dissimilant ahead, temperature volcanic, configuration mutable.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;WHAT MEANS THAT?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;It means mAGma, my bullowing cohunter, mAGma.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;MAGMA? WHAT'S HE DOING?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;He's zeroing in on us thanks to Your Loud Voice! Armor up and weapons locked and loaded, your urge to become browned burrito stuffing isn't going to take me with it. Defend yourself or it's every bot for itself, and I flat promise you will perish before I do.\&quot; Bloodgeon shifted gruesomely to a robotoid mass of bristling weaponry and clawed limbs with the growl of deviant hydraulic setups and the howl of condensed evils.<br />
\&quot;WHAT?! BUT DEFEND MYSELF AGAINST WHAT? MAGMA OR YOU?\&quot;</p>

<p>Bloodgeon settled into final modings with an oddly happy sigh, \&quot;Good question..,\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;47&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Aug-10 2:35 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (47 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>LMAO</p>

<p>BURRITOS jajajajajaajajaj</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;48&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Aug-10 2:36 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (48 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>(It should be in the Transformer profiles one. Or in Zagretronian's old profile, ya want me to dig him up for a quick look?)</p>

<p>YES, YES!!!!</p>

<p>IM TOTALLY LOST!</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;49&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	Aug-10 11:09 pm <br />
To: 	HenryDurga 	 (49 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>{(It should be in the Create Your Own Transformer RPG Profiles one. Or in Zagretronian's old profile, ya want to dig him up for a quick look, his link is there now.)}</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;50&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	Aug-14 12:07 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (50 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>[Sinister was on his last fringes of insanity here, the glowing red glop was co-opting his hardware intent unknown. But a guess attempted to read it's purpose as restraint, and analysis while it waited on a decision as to what to do with him. His useless bent into a U shapped Muffler rifle lay just out of reach, but a feigned slump of defeat to the left put it in his quick grasp and he fired! Noxious black exhaust smoke issued from the barrel in sickening quantities, coating and almost diluting the pure substance of the magma causing it to hiss and withdraw freeing up some movement!</p>

<p>He stood up quickly, carefully and backed away from the still puddle, noting some corrosion to his paintjob and minor joint fusing but otherwise workable condition. Out of the corner of his sensors he could hear voices, The ZAGRETRONIAN and that other one Bloodgeon from what he could tell. If ever there was a twosome he did NOT want seeing him in this sorry state.., Still they had to be better than that damnable Shear, the prismatic turncoat who eons unspoken had left him for the cold callous reworkings and machinations of his one time close friend Aluminus Kann, now uncertain distant acquaintance.</p>

<p>The detestable rotor whirling vixenbot who in a new form still attracted him almost magnetically in ways he disgusted himself for. The very same who had managed to get the drop on him, blades to his throat and pulling him down and out of sight around a corner with a whispered admonishment! \&quot;Move and you die, so much as compress one single tiny solenoid in your entire chassis and your headware comes off..,\&quot;]</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;51&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Aug-17 5:05 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight unread 	 (51 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>The Zagretronian is getting stronger!!!!</p>

<p>Danger!!!!</p>

<p>He acts stupidly!!! He farts all over the place!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;52&quot;;&quot;From: 	HenryDurga  	Aug-17 8:30 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (52 of 58) <br />
 	<br />
<strong><font size="6">META:</font></strong><br />
<strong><font face="Times New Roman,Times,Serif" size="6">PLEASE TELL ME THIS IS NOT <font color="red"><u>THE ZAGRETRONIAN</u></font>!!!!</font></strong><br />
<div class="photoImgDiv" id="photoImgDiv129041911" style="WIDTH: 350px"><img class="reflect" height="401" alt="Austin shred" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/45/129041911_5ea531f74b.jpg?v=0" width="500" /></div><br />
<strong><font face="Times New Roman,Times,Serif" color="red" size="4">¡YO SOY ZAGRETRONIAN!!!!</font></strong><br />
<strong><font face="Times New Roman,Times,Serif" color="red" size="4">¡NO SE METAN CONMIGO PORQUE SOY MUY VIOLENTO!!!!</font></strong><br />
<strong><font face="Times New Roman,Times,Serif" color="red" size="4">¡ESTOY COMIENDO!!!! ¡NO SOY UNA VACA, SOY UN TORO FURIOSO!</font></strong><br />
<strong><font face="Times New Roman,Times,Serif" color="red" size="4">¡SOY HERMANO DEL MINOTAURO!!!!</font></strong><br />
<strong><font face="Times New Roman,Times,Serif" color="red" size="4">¡VÁYANSE!!!!</font></strong>&quot;
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&quot;10&quot;;&quot;54&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-17 10:28 am <br />
To: 	HenryDurga 	 (54 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>(Lmao, usted dijo Aluminus una vez de la manera que usted quisiera que su car&aacute;cter fuera un toro de oro gigante que podr&iacute;a hacer terremotos. Eso es un jajaja muy bonito del cuadro sin embargo. So you prefer a Minotaur type of robot then. I think that one can be found too.)</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;55&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Aug-17 6:59 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (55 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>Meta:</p>

<p>I prefer a MINOTAURUS TYPE... UN TORO DE ORO NO ME GUSTA...ME VEO FEO Y DISGUSTING lol</p>

<p>I LIKE THE IDEA OF CAUSING TERREMOTOS!!!!!</p>

<p>We are having the perfect SPANGLISH ajjajaajaj</p>

<p>&iexcl;Saludos, hermano!</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;56&quot;;&quot;From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-17 8:13 pm <br />
To: 	HenryDurga 	 (56 of 58) <br />
 	<br />
<img alt="" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d3/Skullgrin.jpg" />&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;57&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Aug-18 7:33 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (57 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>DAMN!!!</p>

<p>I LOOK SO PREHISTORIC!!!! lol</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;58&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	Aug-19 1:16 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (58 of 58) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;I'm all audiographs, let's talk already, Aluminus thought, suspended high above the floor stuck magnetized to Metatron's bottrap. \&quot;I say HEY! Big ominous voice in charge of this place, it's just you and me now! I have questions.\&quot; The walls shuddered with irritation, seems it's attention was elsewhere and it hated being pulled away from inane trivium. A squelching feedback erupted until finally a radio transmission was heard, incomplete but poignant? \&quot;You got Questions? We got Answers, Just call-\&quot; Aluminus mused, so it was games now was it? Who was this to think he would believe any 'bot could only talk in scrambled radio phrases?</p>

<p>\&quot;Fine then, tell me who you are and why you know too uncomfortably much about me, what are your intentions with us?\&quot;</p>

<p>A pause then \&quot;Your own Personal Jesus, Someone to- I hear the Secrets that you keep, when you're talking in your sleep- I just want you to know, you're one of my Kind.\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus had his audiograph tuned and detected somehow this immense system was clipping bits of amplitude modulated radio wave transmissions and splicing them up for language, maybe the speech centers were damaged somehow, it seemed to speak into his mind just fine before. Still it was like speaking pidgin Junkion.., \&quot;Can you tell me just one thing then.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;HeY yEaH!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;What are you doing here? On Earth? Terra? Sol-3? PaxCybertronian Treaty zone Class 5P1K3?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Free your miiind and the Rest will follow!\&quot; And with a hissing of displaced air and shadow, whirling light particles rushed form and filled in shapes with colors to resolve themselves into whatever the beginning of an explanation this complex had to offer. \&quot;I was working as a waitress in a cocktail bar, til I met yooou- If I could turn back time, if I could find some way- Sweet dreams are made of these-\&quot; Gradually a picture of an immense horned shadow that blotted out the stars behind Cybertron was displayed! \&quot;Shout, Shout Shout, Shout at the Devil!\&quot;</p>

<p>Aluminus felt a chill like freon flow through his circuitry, this was the one! That lost one of centuries ago! An AstroSentinel maybe. A CityShip Guardian Class Autocruiser! History was real vague on these behemoths but one thing was clear, they feared nothing, nothing but the ultra small or intrusive bots, or Unicron Himself. And the heavens help us all if The Chaos Bringer has truly returned to life and to known space.&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;10&quot;;&quot;59&quot;;&quot;I like that blue bull! That is awesome. I haven't checked this thread in while, must get to reading.  :-&amp;&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/12/2004 5:20 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>{Assuming Christians have any sense of humour, I'm boldly posting these!}</p>

<p>  The Metaverse!<br />
  Religions/Mythologies: Metaversal Home of All Gods! Christianity! Monotheistic Religion founded in the Middle East!<br />
(Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  Christian Humor!</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
[They do have a sense of humor right?]</p>

<p>[Hope so..,]</p>

<p>[Here goes..]</p>

<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>Fish Story</p>
 
<p>On the last day of his vacation trip, the priest hooked a monster fish and proceeded to reel it in.  The guide, holding a net, yelled, \&quot;Look at the size of that Son of a [&trade;&thorn;&ccedil;&ordf;]!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Son, I'm a priest,\&quot; said the priest. <br />
\&quot;Your language is uncalled<br />
for!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;No, Father, that's what kind of fish it is -- it's called a Son of a<br />
[&trade;&thorn;&ccedil;&ordf;] fish!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Really?  Well then, help me land this Son of a [&trade;&thorn;&ccedil;&ordf;]!\&quot; Once in the boat, they marveled at the size of the monster. \&quot;Father, that's the biggest Son of a [&trade;&thorn;&ccedil;&ordf;] I've ever seen.\&quot; \&quot;Yes, it is a big Son of a [&trade;&thorn;&ccedil;&ordf;].  What should I do with it?\&quot; \&quot;Why, eat it, of course.  You've never tasted anything as good as a Son of a [&trade;&thorn;&ccedil;&ordf;]!\&quot;</p>

<p>Elated, the priest headed home to the rectory.  While unloading his gear and his prize catch, Sister Mary inquired about his trip. \&quot;Take a look at t his big Son of a [&trade;&thorn;&ccedil;&ordf;] I caught!\&quot; said the priest.</p>

<p>Sister Mary gasped and clutched her rosary, \&quot;Father!\&quot; \&quot;It's OK, Sister. </p>

<p>That's what kind of fish it is -- it's a Son of a [&trade;&thorn;&ccedil;&ordf;] fish!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Oh, well then, what are you going to do with that big Son of a<br />
[&trade;&thorn;&ccedil;&ordf;]?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Why, eat it, of course.  The guide said nothing compares to the taste of a Son of a [&trade;&thorn;&ccedil;&ordf;].\&quot;</p>

<p>Sister Mary informed the priest that the new Bishop was scheduled to visit in a few days and that they should fix the Son of a [&trade;&thorn;&ccedil;&ordf;] for his dinner. </p>

<p>\&quot;I'll even clean the Son of a [&trade;&thorn;&ccedil;&ordf;]\&quot;, she said.</p>

<p>As she was cleaning the huge fish, the Friar walked in.  \&quot;What are you<br />
doing, Sister?\&quot; he asked.</p>

<p>\&quot;Father wants me to clean this big Son of a [&trade;&thorn;&ccedil;&ordf;] for the new<br />
Bishops' dinner.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Sister!  I'll clean it if you're so upset!  Please watch your language!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;No, no, no, it's called a Son of a [&trade;&thorn;&ccedil;&ordf;] fish.\&quot; \&quot;Really?  Well, in that case, I'll fix up a great meal to go with it, and that Son of a [&trade;&thorn;&ccedil;&ordf;] can be the main course!  Let me know when you've finished cleaning that Son of a [&trade;&thorn;&ccedil;&ordf;].\&quot; On the night of the new Bishop's visit, everything was perfect.  The Friar had prepared an excellent meal.  The wine was fine, and the fish was excellent!</p>

<p>The new Bishop said, \&quot;This is great fish.  Where did you get it?\&quot; \&quot;I caught that Son of a [&trade;&thorn;&ccedil;&ordf;]!\&quot; proclaimed the proud priest. The Bishop's eyes opened wide, but he said nothing. \&quot;And I cleaned the Son of a [&trade;&thorn;&ccedil;&ordf;]!\&quot; exclaimed the Sister. The Bishop sat silent in disbelief.</p>

<p>The Friar added, \&quot;And I prepared the Son of a [&trade;&thorn;&ccedil;&ordf;], using a<br />
special recipe!\&quot;</p>

<p>The new Bishop looked around at each of them.  Slowly a big smile crept across his face as he said,  \&quot;You mother [&fnof;&ccedil;&dagger;]ers are my kind of people!\&quot;</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
The pastor was talking to a group of young children about believing in Jesus and going to heaven.<br />
At the end of his talk, he asked, \&quot;Where do you want to go?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Heaven!\&quot; they all piped up.<br />
\&quot;And what do you have to be to get there?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Dead!\&quot;, one boy yelled.</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
\&quot;NEVER\&quot; QUOTES</p>

<p>Never hit a man with glasses. Hit him with something bigger and heavier. -Anonymous</p>

<p>Never accept a drink from a urologist. --Erma Bombeck</p>

<p>Never say anything on the phone that you wouldn't want your mother to hear at your trial. --Sydney Biddle Barrows, the \&quot;Mayflower Madam\&quot;</p>

<p>Never say \&quot;Oops\&quot; in the operating room. --Dr. Leo Troy</p>

<p>Never wear a backward baseball cap to an interview unless applying for the job of umpire. --Dan Zevin</p>

<p>Never kick a fresh cow pie on a hot day. --Harry S. Truman</p>

<p>Never drive through a small Southern town at 100mph with the local sheriff's 16-year-old daughter on your lap. --Anonymous member of a chain gang</p>

<p>Never use while sleeping. --Instruction on Conair hair dryer</p>

<p>Never play peekaboo with a child on a long plane trip. There's no end to the game. Finally I grabbed him by the bib and said, \&quot;Look, it's always gonna be me!\&quot; --Rita Rudner</p>

<p>Never murder a man when he's busy committing suicide. --Woodrow Wilson</p>

<p>Never hold discussions with the monkey when the organ grinder is in the room.--Winston Churchill</p>

<p>Never stand between a dog and the hydrant. --John Peers</p>

<p>Never pick a fight with anyone who buys ink by the barrel. --American<br />
adage about newspaper editors.</p>

<p>Never ruin an apology with an excuse. --Kimberly Johnson</p>

<p>Never criticize a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes. That way, if he doesn't like what you have to say, it'll be OK because you'll be a mile way and you'll have his shoes.</p>

<p>Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity. --Hanlon's Razor</p>

<p>Never use your thumb for a rule. You'll either hit it with a hammer or get a splinter in it. --Uncle Ed's Rule of Thumb</p>

<p>Never eat more than you can lift. --Miss Piggy</p>

<p>Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance. --Sam Brown, The Washington Post</p>

<p>Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what is right. --Salvor Hardin</p>

<p>Never try to out-stubborn a cat. --Lazarus Long</p>

<p>Never argue with a fool. He may be doing the same thing.</p>

<p>Never try to guess your wife's size. Just buy her anything marked \&quot;petite\&quot; and hold on to the receipt.</p>

<p>Never blame a legislative body for not doing something. When they do nothing, they don't hurt anybody. When they do something is when they become dangerous.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
&raquo; That all reads like the 25 commandments...,</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
What else would it be?<br />
I say live by these 25 commandments....and you will be fine</p>

<p>{That's all I think there really is to it, live as good as you can for yourself and others, be decent, be mellow, etc. None of this BURN IN HELL Outdated, Superstitious, Paranoid, Puritan, Conformist, Rigid, Pompousity, that called itself a Religion for far too long. If it works for you, great, keep it there, because I outgrew the need for an angry, neglectful parent figure long ago.}}</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/12/2004 6:14 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (2 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>{And right after I post all that, this ad comes atop the Metascreen! Would it be bad to advert the advertisers? ;) I think not, Let's do diss!}</p>

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{I think in some extreme cases, christian and single answers itself. Some of them are Fanatics. a major turn-off.}</p>

<p>seeking a: {DemonQueen or Femalticore.}</p>

<p>between the age of: {250 to 350.}</p>

<p>located in: {A dark place.}</p>

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{Oh no, soulmates, is'nt that what those spiritual new age blasphemers like to toss around in their heretica jargon?}</p>

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<p>Check out photos, detailed bio's, attractive men and women, all looking for love, romance, friends, fellowship, pen-pals, dating &amp; relationships.<br />
{Attractive? What are the doing going to Church, the could be out and about, living!}</p>

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{Yw, My Child. T'was the least I could do, I know, I made sure of that. Glad to see her gold tooth and mustache were no barriers to your mutual love and all.}</p>

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{Occasionally, but I do sleep in on Sundays, and the ringer is OFF!}</p>

<p><a href="http://www.ChristianCafe.com">www.ChristianCafe.com</a> is for Christian singles looking for love, romance, friends, fellowship, pen-pals, dating &amp; relationships in a virtual Cafe. Better than personals, classifieds, matchmaking &amp; dating services<br />
{I don't think even there, my humour would be appreciated. I have an almost inability to keep it clean.}</p>

<p><a href="http://www.ChristianCafe.com">www.ChristianCafe.com</a> is a single site with Christian chat rooms, photos, and profiles for a Christian single man or a Christian single woman - everything in one Christian web site. Christian Cafe.com is for Americans, Canadians, Australians and any other singles globally. This is a national and international Christian dating site.<br />
{So you can find another christian and christian out to your christian heart's content.}</p>

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{OMG, oops Oh My ME! This is worldwide! All these folks, Christian and Single! Is'nt Jesus in your heart enough? lol.}</p>

<p>We're a Match Maker for singles who hail from the USA, Christian singles from Canada, Mexico and Latin America, UK, Africa &amp; Asia. Many African, American singles, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, South American singles.<br />
{Wowzers, golly gee, damn, oops darn it all to heck, this is flat fff-frikking amazing!}</p>

<p><a href="http://www.ChristianCafe.com">www.ChristianCafe.com</a> is for christiansingles in other words! Men and women looking for free dating services (we offer an excellent free trial), online dating (date, blind date), singles dating, pen pals or singles love. Christian singles: meet your soulmate in our cozy Christian Cafe!<br />
{Yuck, my experience with christian cafes is they don't serve alcohol! Now, how the hell, oops heckydarn, are those christian singles supposed to look at all any better to eachother without at least the \&quot;blood of christ\&quot; irrigating their holy temples?}</p>

<p>{Well, Christians, give it a go. Tell them Bloodgeon sent you, tell em I was being a mean, cruel, rude example of mortal sin, something. And try to realise this was done in jest. It's sad if you can't take a joke, you must be a joke.}</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/12/2004 6:26 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (3 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>{Besides, look to Astrology for your perfect mate, if you're feeling up to it? \&quot;Yea, tho I walk through the zodiac in the shadows of space..,\&quot;}</p>

<p>Subject: the best person to be with would be someone with the:</p>

<p>courageousness of an aries</p>

<p>steadfastness of a taurus</p>

<p>wit of a gemini</p>

<p>sympathy of a cancer</p>

<p>radiance of a leo</p>

<p>productiveness of a virgo</p>

<p>diplomacy and grace of a libra</p>

<p>passion and power of a scorpio</p>

<p>enthusiasm of a sagittarius</p>

<p>ambitions of a capricorn</p>

<p>visions of an aquarius</p>

<p>and empathy of a pisces</p>

<p>**************   IMPORTANT MESSAGE</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/8/2004 10:21 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (4 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Mant, honey, I call myself a Christian, all right, but I'd rather have a colostomy than be married and would rather have a root canal than a relationship.   At my age, who needs it?  I earn my own living and my childbearing years are long past. </p>

<p>But I'm sure that web site has its uses for religious people who are blatantly looking for somebody to marry.   And they know that nobody will try taking any indecent liberties until after the wedding in the church.....as least, I guess they wouldn't.....:P :P :P</p>

<p>Really, it's kinda neat for those who are into that stuff.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/8/2004 11:49 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (5 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>[I keep the Sasquatch stuff in it's place and Religions and Mythologies in it's own categories. They may be on the same site, but they're wholly their own sections with their own people and own perspectives. Still my favorite quote be \&quot;God save us from your followers!\&quot; Christianity could be taken more seriously if it were represented by finer folk such as yourself, but it's become a magnet for so much hypocracy and fanaticism that I forsook Church for more peaceful communion atop a moonlit mountain, next to a river or lake. Who says a Sasquatch can't be an Angel? Numerous Indian tales tell of them aiding lost travellers after all.]</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/9/2004 9:27 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (6 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>I feel much closer to God down on my river and in the woods than I ever feel inside a church.   Mant, you sound like a recovering Baptist to me.  :D</p>

<p>I don't have a big problem with hypocrisy, as none of us always practice what we preach 100% of the time.   My big problem is with bigotry.   It turns me off like little else.   Hypocrisy is about what we do.  Bigotry is about what we are.   \&quot;Holier than thou/better than thou\&quot; attitudes elicit my profoundest impatience and crankiness.  I have to tell myself that they aren't jerks, they are just unenlightened.</p>

<p>I still go to church, now and then--only when I feel like it--because a worship service don't hoit.   But I take what I want and leave the rest.   At least I finally am able to do that in church.  If the little preacher starts a rant about the evils of homosexuality, for instance, I just tune it out until he moves on to something else.   In fact, this particular preacher is so hilarious--think redneck, goatroping, subliterate, Texas born-again--that it's all I can do to stifle my loud guffaws when he gets on a roll.   But usually, my Sunday morning 12-step meeting in Rosenberg is church to me.   There's infinitely more love, compassion, tolerance and empathy there than you'll find in any church on this earth.  JMO.</p>

<p>For five years or so, I was unable to attend a church service at all because I would get so indignant at the bigotry expressed there and would cop a resentment, which is the number one offender.   So now, even at my advanced age, I feel like I'm still growing, to have reached a point of being able to laugh at it instead fuming and puffing up. (:</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/9/2004 11:17 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (7 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>{churches for some folks, are a way to make money, not having a real job, get to tell people how to live and be looked up t and even mildly feared. Christianity, is being degraded and/or replaced by the representations it gives people. God's become more of an individualised experience, sans the sunday crowds and monotonous sermons. and for recovering from religious onslaught I've a recoervering everything, but I must be a glutton for that kinda punishment cause I attract Saviours And Damners alike.}</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	2/10/2004 3:26 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (8 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Hiya Ella ellaphant (i was the MonotarRach nic ya never could type)...next to posts on the phorum there is a blue box and in it says 'CHAT NOW'  under that is the name of his room...click the name of the room and you can chat with him in person...in warning he comes and checks and waits but he can't be patient about the waiting cause he starts to think he's being too caring...but he does check...love and light and i hope that this works...Ella i thank you for your light it always makes him smile(oh and he aint back til after 7am his time the 10th ;)</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/10/2004 10:12 am <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (9 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Yeah, but right now it's my bedtime.....I had a bad experience and worried all night.   Two of my beloved dogs disappeared for two days and I just knew the nappy neighbors down the road, who despise me, had shot them dead or poisoned them.   Well, one of them showed up this morning like nothing had happened, and I hope the other one will.   At least, I know now that if Topaz (the one still missing) doesn't come back, he may have been run over or lost a fight with some coyotes, who are out in force right now.  Anyway, I still had to work from 12-7, so I'm going back to sleep....but as soon as I can get on there and chat with Mant, I will, when I'm awake.   He's such a great young man in every respect and I'm so happy he married the right young woman.  There's not a lot of that going around.</p>

<p>Guess I was being paranoid, but those neighbors are a real piece of work.  He's a chronic drunkard in his sixties, and she's as nutty as it gets, sicker than he is, also in her sixties!   LOL, God doesn't need to waste any time on punishing them, their own self-inflicted misery and  bitterness is a worse punishment than God would ever do to anybody.  :P   Love, Ella Ellaphant</p>

<p>ELLAPHANTS RULE!  Nappy neigbors drool....and typoes and mispeled wrods are real aggravating to have to go back and corect!</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/12/2004 2:02 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (10 of 126) <br />
 	<br />
{LOL Thisone's for Aries'/Mono's No Caring quip, lol seems fitting..,}<br />
<br />
(Aqrn saw fit to not move the picture over) <a href="http://quizilla.com/users/Meka/quizzes/NEW!!%20Which%20Angel%20are%20you%3F(pics%20for%20anyone%2F14%20outcomes!!)/"> NEW!! Which Angel are you?</a><br />
<br />
{After all everyone's an Angel On Earth, Right? Annnnd not that I don't care, but but but I have the attention span of a gerbil, but likeI said earlier, if there's a reason to hang in at the dead times, I'll shoor be there!}&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	2/13/2004 12:43 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (11 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>More like a gaurdian than an angel you are...anyway...I hope the second dog came home Ella</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/13/2004 9:14 am <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (12 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>[Guardian aye. And neighbors will do sick things to people's pets as the lesser evil than actual direct and malicious act. A neighbor of Grandma's once stole their puppy and kitten and threw them in a hole, living, then poured concrete on them, they died buried alive, because soem folks are just too sick in the head to be around people or their pets. Her's to hoping I'be overestimated thse folks capacity for sheer senseless cruelty and your canine pal makes it back home.}</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/13/2004 9:56 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (13 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Thank you both, yes, all dogs are present and accounted for.  I suspected the nappy neighbors because they are so ugly to me.   I don't know if I ever posted it, but they despise me because I gave my pasture to my friends instead of them.   Because their 40-year-old daughter is a cocaine addict and notorious thief,  on probation right now, and the proceeds of everything she steals go right up her arm.  I don't want her coming over here for any reason.  A few years ago I offered to take her to a meeting with me any time, but of course she refused.</p>

<p>They have never done one neighborly thing where I'm concerned in all these years.   They are two of the most miserable, bitter people in the world.   But as long as they leave me alone, I'll leave them alone.</p>

<p>Now, let me take that quiz.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/13/2004 10:00 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (14 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Well, I got an error message saying \&quot;Page not available\&quot;, oh well.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/13/2004 10:44 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (15 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>{I'll check it out.}</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/13/2004 10:49 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (16 of 126) <br />
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{Okay maybe a direct link will do, I read a little bit of the MyDoom worm messed with them a bit so they hda to limit certain things, like say ACCESSIBILITY! lol, anyways, try this one.}<br />
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NEW!! Which Angel are you?(pics for anyone/14 outcomes!!) - Quizilla <br />
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<a href="http://quizilla.com/users/Meka/quizzes/NEW!!%20Which%20Angel%20are%20you%3F(pics%20for%20anyone%5C14%20outcomes!">http://quizilla.com/users/Meka/quizzes/NEW!!%20Which%20Angel%20are%20you%3F(pics%20for%20anyone%5C14%20outcomes!!)</a>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/13/2004 11:33 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (17 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;yellow/gold Angel You are a happy angel and you love life Yes you have your up and downs but you look on the positive side, You enjoy life and you know what your goal in life is at first you weren't quit sure but now you know. Stay the way you are and life will be good to you\&quot;</p>

<p>BOY, DO I HAVE THAT QUIZMAKER FOOLED!  I'm a crabby ole woman!</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/13/2004 10:59 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (18 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>{Now who's being modest?}</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/14/2004 7:55 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (19 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>I'm not modest, just reality-oriented.   The sweet ole lady that I show publicly is just a front for a cantankerous old Ellaphant! :P</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/16/2004 10:53 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (20 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>{And inside me hides one angry raging bloodthirsty Manticore! Especially since I found out that <a href="http://www.christiancafe.com">www.christiancafe.com</a>, the singles site for christians, oops the christian site fr singles, whatever THEY AINT GOT ANY SINGLE FEMALE CHRISTIANS OVER 65 IN ZIMBABWE! I mean, daaamn wha if was INTO that kinda thing? lmao!}</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/18/2004 12:55 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (21 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>{Okay that WAS a LITTLE weird, lol. Anyways, more Christian Humor for ya!}</p>

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E-mail message</p>

<p>Subject: Christianity section condom joke</p>

<p>Note: forwarded message attached.<br />
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<p>-------Original Message-------</p>

<p>Subject: Fw: Staying healthy!!!!</p>
 
<p>Miss Bea, the church organist, was in her eighties and had never been married. She was much admired for her sweetness and kindness to all. One afternoon the pastor came to call on her and she showed him into her quaint sitting room. She invited him to have a seat while she prepared tea. As he sat facing her old pump organ, the young minister noticed cut glass bowl sitting on top of it, filled with water. In the water floated, of all things, a condom! When she returned with tea and scones, they began to chat. The pastor tried to stifle his curiosity about the bowl of water and its strange floater, but soon it got the better of him and he could no longer resist. \&quot;Miss Bea,\&quot; he said, \&quot;I wonder if you would tell me about this?\&quot; pointing to the bowl. \&quot;Oh, yes,\&quot; she replied, \&quot;isn't it wonderful? I was walking downtown a few months ago and I found this little package on the ground. The directions said to place it on the organ, keep it wet, and it would prevent the spread of disease. And you know I haven't had a cold<br />
all winter!\&quot;<br />
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&quot;12&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/18/2004 9:26 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (22 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>ROTFLM*O!!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/18/2004 10:54 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (23 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>{lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/18/2004 11:36 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (24 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>[From City of Angeles, comes a song that sums it all up rather well for us little-known creatures who just want to be accepted for who (or what) we are!]</p>

<p><a href="http://jewleelyn.com/tunage/ggdolls-iris.mid.gz">http://jewleelyn.com/tunage/ggdolls-iris.mid.gz</a></p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/20/2004 4:43 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (25 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Ratso rizzo!  My Windows Media player told me, \&quot;file format invalid.\&quot;  No idea what that means.....oh well.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	2/20/2004 11:23 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (26 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>They mostly work automatically via msn Ella Media player is a seperate type of link up to them</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/21/2004 7:46 pm <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (27 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>[It doesnt work for me either, disregard that link. Hey did find a christian quote semi-related to relict hominids.</p>

<p>\&quot;And the lord said unto her, Two nations are in the womb, and two manner of people shall be seperated from they bowels: ANd the one people shall be stronger than the other.\&quot;</p>

<p>In the source using this biblical phrase one would be led to believe it was in reference to the struggle between Cromagnon and Neanderthal. The bible is so over-and-mis-interpretted I almost could'nt give a damn anymore, just another opinion on God an vision/interpretation/something. Churches are confused and confusing, and IMHO run by loudmouthed control freaks who psychologically and mentally couldnt keep up in the real world of real jobs/careers. and My Aunt is suggesting that would be good at this?!? I should be insulted, lol.]</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/24/2004 1:03 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (28 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>I think what your aunt means is that you'd make a great public speaker, Mant.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/24/2004 11:48 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (29 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>[Whew, cause I can't see myself as a God salesman, when self sufficiency and faith in one creative source is a far more profitable sell. Downside is, gotta deal with the public, and seems like some days I'm totally against being in the public.]</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/27/2004 11:29 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (30 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Well, you deal with the public on your own site....just not in the F&amp;B!   Sometimes I feel so fat that I don't want to be in public view either, but I do it anyway.  Whoever don't like it can look in another direction.  :P</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;31&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/27/2004 3:50 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (31 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>[Aawh Ellaphants are my favorite Texas Cryptid then. I've rarely been seen too. Noone online can confirm whether those pictures are of me or a semifamous hollywood actor turned pro wrestler, lol]</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;32&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/29/2004 3:30 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (32 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Well, at least you have the proper Christian humility, Mant!  :P   ROTFL!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;33&quot;;&quot;From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/3/2004 10:06 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (33 of 126) <br />
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<img src="http://images.quizilla.com/R/reflectedgrace/1036813069_revelation.gif" border="0" alt="You are Revelation" /><br />
You are Revelation.<br />
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<a href="http://quizilla.com/users/reflectedgrace/quizzes/Which%20book%20of%20the%20Bible%20are%20you%3F/"> <font size="-1">Which book of the Bible are you?</font></a><br />
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&quot;12&quot;;&quot;34&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	3/3/2004 10:23 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (34 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Phew hahahahahaha</p>

<p>&lt;img src=\&quot;http://images.quizilla.com/R/reflectedgrace/1036812660_ktopromans.gif\&quot; border=\&quot;0\&quot; alt=\&quot;You Are Romans\&quot; /&gt;<br />
You are Romans.</p>

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&quot;12&quot;;&quot;35&quot;;&quot;From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/4/2004 4:32 am <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (35 of 126) <br />
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Phew hahahahahaha<br />
<img src="http://images.quizilla.com/R/reflectedgrace/1036812660_ktopromans.gif" border="0" alt="You Are Romans" /><br />
You are Romans.<br />
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<a href="http://quizilla.com/users/reflectedgrace/quizzes/Which%20book%20of%20the%20Bible%20are%20you%3F/"> <font size="-1">Which book of the Bible are you?</font></a><br />
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&quot;12&quot;;&quot;36&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/4/2004 4:36 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (36 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Use Staff Badge</p>

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&quot;12&quot;;&quot;37&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	3/4/2004 12:32 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (37 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>I do not have that on mine :P</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;38&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/5/2004 4:47 am <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (38 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>{Dang, oh well just post em and I can go back and edit to Visible HTML translation then.}</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;39&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	3/5/2004 6:30 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (39 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Oh really? you'll do that for little old me? (hahahaha) Seriously though it is much appreciated :D</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;40&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/6/2004 10:03 am <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (40 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>{Surely, as long as I know what it is and where, I can translate.}</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;41&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/6/2004 6:55 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (41 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>[Something else they're getting stirred up about...]</p>

<p>Why Is The Passion of the Christ So Controversial?</p>

<p>Subject: The Film Is Bad for Jews, Worse for Christians</p>

<p>As we have been hearing for too many months, there is a good deal of alarm among Jewish audiences that Mel<br />
Gibson's The Passion of the Christ will prove to be bad for the Jews. Now that the film, surely one of the most extravagantly over-heralded movies of the last several decades, has opened, there is confirmation enough of those fears to be seen by all. But that misses the point of what is really wrong with this film.</p>

<p>The Jews, of course, do not figure very favorably in the original Gospel narratives, and especially not in John, on which Gibson has drawn heavily. Gibson's claim all along has been that he means to offer a faithful representation of the Passion narrative as it appears in the New Testament, and this involves an implicit rejection of any high-minded revisionist efforts on the part of the Vatican to exculpate the Jews when the plain intent of the Gospels was to inculpate them. Thus the Jews throw stones at Jesus, as in John, and in all four Gospels, quite spectacularly, when Pilate tells them he has no case against Jesus and is prepared to free him, they shout, \&quot;Crucify him, crucify,\&quot; and Pilate is compelled to succumb to the demands of the blood-thirsty Jewish mob. In Matthew, he actually washes his hands in the presence of the crowd, announcing, \&quot;My hands are clean of this man's blood.\&quot;</p>

<p>Bent on fidelity, Gibson has incorporated all this in the film, but it should be said that he has also ratcheted everything up a couple of notches. Pilate comes across not merely as a hesitant, not altogether bad Roman official but as an eminently civilized man, reflective, fair-minded, disinclined to use violent measures, in the end constrained to act against his own better instincts by the brutal, vengeful Jews. (Pilate, who speaks Aramaic to the mob in the film, has a chance to engage in some Latin conversation with Jesus. Though the fluency in that language on the part of a Galilean carpenter may seem a little surprising, one must assume that divinity here trumps linguistic plausibility.) The lingering shots of the screaming, fist-shaking Jewish crowd are not likely to endear their descendants to Christian audiences, though perhaps this effect is somewhat mitigated by the fact that the High Priest and his ecclesiastical cronies, no doubt intended to appear vaguely rabbinical, actually look more like Greek Orthodox priests by the cut of their beards and the elegant design of their pseudo-sacerdotal costumes.</p>

<p>In any case, the hostility with which the Jews are drawn is not the fundamental problem of the film. The Roman soldiers, in fact, who torture Jesus and hammer him to the cross are even scarier, far outdoing the Jews in sheer physical brutality. I detect a certain anti-populist tilt in these images. You can be a Roman and a decent person if you happen to be a member of the aristocratic elite--Pilate, his wife, his chief military officer--but the simple foot soldiers are almost all vicious animals. On the Jewish side, the mob is nothing but ugly, and the priestly officials are a false elite, no more than a pompous extension of the savage mob. The only redeemable Jews, of course, are Jesus' loyal followers, who constitute a small, embattled spiritual elite.</p>

<p>If The Passion of the Christ is, inescapably, bad for the Jews (at an unfortunate moment, it should be said, when old anti-Semitic fires have been rekindled), it is worse for Catholicism and worst of all for film, at least as a medium for representing spiritual subjects. Gibson works from the first frame to the last on the assumption that cinematic truth is the truth of the literal physical image, and the result is altogether mind-numbing. The decision to do the dialogue, apart from a bit of Latin, in subtitled Aramaic, is driven by this same literalist notion of authenticity. The Aramaic is a mixed success, some of it a little garbled, including, of all things, the word for messiah, meshikha, pronounced here, in a conflation of the Hebrew, as meshiakha.</p>

<p>We get very little of the Passion story or of the Christ figure except the sheer, unspeakable physical suffering of the victim of the crucifixion. A bare indication in the Gospel text, \&quot;Pilate now took Jesus and had him flogged,\&quot; is turned into 15 minutes onscreen of nonstop beating with hideous barbed whips and worse.</p>

<p>The maceration of Jesus' flesh is so overdone that it becomes, as my companion at the movie remarked, a kind of barbecue-sauce version of the Suffering Servant. After all that, it is scarcely credible that Jesus is still conscious, not to say sufficiently erect to walk on the Via Dolorosa. Gibson in effect has given us an extreme concentration of the sadomasochistic element in Catholic iconography with most of the spirituality left out. One wonders, in fact, how film might go about seriously representing spirituality.</p>

<p>There surely must be some way to transcend this sheer wallowing in violence, counterpointed by old Hollywood cliches such as swelling choruses of sublime music on the soundtrack and panning shots of the sky with beams of sunlight breaking through the clouds.<br />
Robert</p>

<p>Robert Alter teaches Hebrew and comparative literature at the University of California at Berkeley and has written on literary aspects of the ####. Stephen Prothero is the chairman of the Department of Religion at Boston University and is the author of American Jesus: How the Son of God Became a National Icon.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;42&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/7/2004 4:56 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (42 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Mine was Ephesians....but I'm sure not holy!   Sheeeesshhh!</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;43&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/8/2004 11:31 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (43 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>[I may be more godless than the pope's left little toenail, but I have read the #### straight through. and there's something for everyone in each book, hence so many different versions of the same darn story, lol.]</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;44&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Derkein  	3/8/2004 4:48 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight unread 	 (44 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Mine turned out to be Lamentations.  How depressing. lol</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;45&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/9/2004 10:44 am <br />
To: 	Derkein 	 (45 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>{Here's something to cheer you both up!}</p>

<p>FW: A new Priest</p>

<p>Love, Light and Peace ...</p>

<p>A new priest at his first mass was so nervous he could hardly speak.<br />
After mass he asked the monsignor how he had done.<br />
The monsignor replied, \&quot; When I am worried about getting nervous<br />
On the pulpit, I put a glass of vodka next to the water glass.<br />
If I start to get nervous, I take a sip.\&quot;<br />
So next Sunday he took the monsignor's advice.<br />
At the beginning of the sermon, he got nervous and took a drink.<br />
He proceeded to talk up a storm.<br />
Upon his return to his office after the mass, he found the following note on the door:</p>

<p>1)   Sip the vodka, don't gulp.</p>

<p>2) There are 10 commandments, not 12.</p>

<p>3) There are 12 disciples, not 10.</p>

<p>4) Jesus was consecrated, not constipated.</p>

<p>5) Jacob wagered his donkey, he did not bet his ass.</p>

<p>6) We do not refer to Jesus Christ as the late J.C.</p>

<p>7) The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are not referred to as Daddy, Junior and the spook.</p>

<p>8) David slew Goliath, he did not kick the shit out of him.</p>

<p>9) When David was hit by a rock and was knocked off his donkey, don't say he was stoned off his ass.</p>

<p>10)We do not refer to the cross as the \&quot;Big T.\&quot;</p>

<p>11)When Jesus broke the bread at the last supper he said, \&quot;take this and eat it for it is my body.\&quot; He did not say \&quot; Eat me\&quot; .</p>

<p>12)The Virgin Mary is not called \&quot; Mary with the Cher ry,.</p>

<p>13)The recommended grace before a meal is not: Rub-A-Dub-Dub thanks for the grub, Yeah God.</p>

<p>14)Next Sunday there will be a taffy pulling contest at ST.Peter's not a peter pulling contest at St. Taffy's.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;46&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/10/2004 6:38 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (46 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Sounds like that preacher can't handle his liquor, so he better leave it alone from now on!</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;47&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/10/2004 10:55 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (47 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>{Thank Gods that never happens, I hope? lol Grrr ticked-off-at-the-religious-right's invasion of government and subsequent control of freedom of speech and right to live how one pleases. Scary stuff.}</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;48&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/11/2004 9:57 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (48 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Could you be more specific, Mant?  What you said could be mean any number of things that I have not paid any attention to.....</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;49&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/11/2004 10:19 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (49 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>{Oh it's just the FCC cancellation of certain favorite radio shows, love him or hate him, Howard Stern's got some points. Bush has'nt really been the best of presidents, and it dont look like it's gonna get any better. The Church telling the White House telling the TV/Radio Industry what the can and cannot do is something I cannot abide! Is'nt this the same eligious persecution we claim to have escaped from in England way back? (glares and throws an american made teabag into the sink, a mini boston teaparty, and stomps off trying not to laugh at himself.) It's all silly to me, Bush and his holy mission.}</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;50&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/12/2004 3:48 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (50 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Oh.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;51&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/12/2004 10:14 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (51 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>{Yeah, when the Church gets to control the 1st amendment eeeek, run to the hills, lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;52&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/13/2004 6:42 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (52 of 126) </p>
 	
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Ruth Ann decided it was time that her three sons get baptized. So, after weeks of suitable instruction one bright Sunday morning they were on their way to church where the three boys, 8, 9, and 11, would have their sins washed away. The 9 year old was particularly pensive that day, and when Ruth Ann asked him what he was thinking about, his reply was in the form of a question. \&quot;Mom, may I go first?\&quot; \&quot;Why?\&quot; \&quot;Because, I don't want to be baptized in water that has all of my brother's sins floating around in it.\&quot;<br />
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&quot;12&quot;;&quot;53&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/24/2004 1:34 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (53 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>I know a good baptism joke, but it shouldn't be on a public message board as it involves going to the bathroom, oh well.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;54&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/25/2004 6:40 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (54 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>{Poop, Doodie, Dookie, Doodoo, Ka-kah, Feces, Droppings, PostDigestive Wastematter, usedfood, Scat, Fecal matter are accepable, but who wants them? Urine, Wizz, Pee, Tinkles, sprinkles, spritzes, sprays, and all are acceptable subsitutes, if not write me a long note on toilet paper using a permanent marker, lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;55&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/30/2004 9:44 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (55 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Never mind.  It involved two drunkards who got baptized in a commode in a church, and as they were leaving, they decided that the denomination of that church must have been \&quot;Pisscopalian\&quot;.  \&quot;P</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;56&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/31/2004 8:27 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (56 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>{lol, here's another piss joke for ya! Kinda explains the whole thing from the beginning...,}</p>

<p>Why do men pee standing up? God was just about done creating man, but<br />
he had two things left over in his bag and He couldn't quite decide how<br />
to split them between Adam and Eve.He thought He might just as well ask<br />
them. He told them one of the things He had left was a thing that would<br />
allow the owner to pee while standing up. \&quot;It's a very handy thing,\&quot; God<br />
told them, \&quot;and I was wondering if either one of you had a preference<br />
for it.\&quot; Well, Adam jumped up and down and begged, \&quot;Oh, please give that<br />
to me!  I'd love to be able to do that! It seems like just the sort<br />
of thing a man should have.Please! Pleeease! Give it to me!\&quot; On and on<br />
he went like an excited little boy. Eve just smiled andtold God that if<br />
Adam really wanted it so badly, he could have it. So God gave Adam the<br />
thing that allowed him to pee standing up. Adam was so excited he just<br />
started whizzin all over th e place - first on the side of a rock, then<br />
he wrote his name in the sand, and then he tried to see if he could<br />
hit a stump ten feet away - laughing with delight all the while. God<br />
and Eve watched him with amusement and then God said to Eve, \&quot;Well, I<br />
guess you're kind of stuck with the last thing I have left. \&quot;What's it<br />
called?\&quot; asked Eve.</p>

<p>\&quot;Brains\&quot;, said God</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;57&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/3/2004 3:24 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (57 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>It's a cute joke..... but I absolutely abhor male-bashing, even if it's done by a guy.   Whenever any of my female friends send me a male-bashing joke, ridiculing men, I just delete it without reading it once I see what it contains.  Or I write them back, telling them to knock it off, because I find such \&quot;humor\&quot; grossly distasteful.  I tell them not to send me anything else like that.   Now, most of them don't.</p>

<p>Men and women are equally important and equally valuable,  and any opinion should be formed about the individual, regardless of which gender.   Women who promote such sick humor are, IMHO, hanging on to a resentment at some man or other in their own past, whom they chose out of their own dysfunctional way of life, and it makes them look so bad as human beings, not just as women, that they become disgusting in every respect.  Case closed.</p>

<p>Well, I'm getting cranky, so see ya later.  Ellafink out.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;58&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	4/3/2004 4:16 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (58 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Wow Ella :S so if i told you the humourous side of the female quirk you would shun me too?... funny is funny...we are all equally able to enable ourselves... some of us use humour to enlighten the next generation that there are still differences of thinking via sarcasm...men think differently from women...science fact...and i am laughing i'm a woman that thinks closer to the male psyche so most women shun me...when men jest that they mostly think of food , cars, comfort and etc it actually is a fact...the majority of women still want to help them find that and the man wants it ( now it gets heavily confusing) because he's 'earned' it the hard part for both sex's is understanding that if she's working too it means it's a team.  It comes down to the crunch every generation we are here...how much value is life and love? and each of us decide what we want to learn</p>

<p>..so enlightening both sides of their right as a human to 'choose' is hard...but laughter also works it's charms to make some see that things can be fixed...every message told is a message to self Ella, i'm forever reminding myself of the differences between my actual thinking and males thinking (helps that my real male brain friends think back at me)...but women and men are different...we are equal but we are different...and sometimes humour gives that extra lacking insight that makes people like my Great Aunt stay married to my Great Uncle for going on 63 years as they now keep each other alive...love and light Ella</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;59&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	4/3/2004 8:05 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (59 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>---------------------------------<br />
----- Original Message -----<br />
ANOTHER 40 YEARS</p>

<p> A middle aged woman had a heart attack and was taken to the<br />
hospital.</p>

<p> While on the operating table she had a near death experience.</p>

<p> Seeing God she asked \&quot;Is my time up?\&quot;</p>

<p> God said, \&quot;No, you have another 43 years, 2 months and 8 days to  live.</p>

<p> Upon recovery, the woman decided to stay in the hospital and have<br />
a  facelift, liposuction, and a tummy tuck. She even had someone come<br />
in  and change her hair colour.</p>

<p>Since she had so much more time to live,  she figured she might as well make the most of it. After her last  operation, she was released from the hospital.</p>

<p>While crossing the  street on her way home, she was killed by an ambulance.</p>

<p> Arriving in front of God, she demanded, \&quot;I thought you said I had<br />
 another 40 years? Why didn't you pull me out of the path of the<br />
 ambulance?\&quot;<br />
 ( You'll love this!!!) ..</p>
 
<p>God replied, \&quot;I didn't recognize you.\&quot;<br />
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />
____________________________________________________</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;60&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/4/2004 10:58 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (60 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>[Ah I don't let the manbashing get to me, I reconcile myself with they either do it because they're single, or single because they do it, lol. Well, that's a harsh assesment or assumption anyways. I think what makes Gender so cool is that we are different, I mean, we see things differently, and the key to smoothing over all of that is laughing at our own absurd beliefs about eachother. You can look at a joke like that and maybe think of any certain somebody, but never generalize. People are way to diverse for even God to categorize, hence why he/she/it lets us be different.]</p>

<p>[Yeah I know, I said the God word, I profess to an understanding as close as I can allow myself, without going back to the Dark Ages, of the Idea that there's someone or two or three or more, that is'nt gonna burn us to a crisp if we cuss on a sunday, but still watches us using our gift of free choice to find our way to him and what comes after our last breaths.]</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;61&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/4/2004 1:54 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (61 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>I went through a period of my life that lasted years, after my second divorce, in which I truly hated men and believed they have no feelings and that they only want one thing:  To hurt women.  Now I understand that it was a survival skill that I no longer have any use for.  I realized that about four years ago, and while I sure don't want any R-word (\&quot;relationship\&quot;, as they're calling it now), I finally realized that when forming my opinion of someone, it should be on an individual basis and not based on gender.  It's easier to believe that all men are evil, exploitative brutes than to admit that my experience of them had been based on my own dysfunctional choices.   A lot of guys feel the same about women as I used to feel about men, and their opinion is equally invalid and mistaken.</p>

<p>But oh, how I used to rant and rave against the guys like a terminally broken record, and I shudder to think of how it must have sounded to sane human beings.  That's why I hate to hear male-bashing, even as a joke.</p>

<p>Even though I'm too old and set in my ways to have any desire for a man in my life at this point, I do love men.  They have always distracted my heart.  Why, some of my best friends are men, and yes, I WOULD like my daughter to marry one.  In fact, she is now engaged to marry a fine young man who thinks as much of her as she thinks of herself, and vice versa.   They have not set a date, but sometime around the first of the coming year.   Better her than me.  :P</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;62&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	4/5/2004 10:48 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (62 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>It took me forever to get the Mrs to trust me, she's been burnt to a crisp by coldhearted male types, and here I am been brainfried by most female authority figures in my family and all.</p>

<p>How we manage is we lump it all together as US and THEM, and some of them aint all that bad, so instead of being judged, we do the judging, lol. ere's another joke, this one a little less edgy.</p>

<p>---------------------------------<br />
__________________________________----- Original Message -----<br />
A Rabbi, a Minister and a Wiccan Priestess&hellip;</p>

<p>A rabbi, a Unitarian Universalist minister, and a Wiccan priestess decided to go on a fishing trip together. They went down to their local lake, rented a boat, and went out on to the lake for a day of fishing.</p>

<p>As the afternoon approached, the trio got hungry&mdash;and realized that they left their lunches on the shore of the lake.</p>

<p>The minister got out of the boat, walked across the lake, got his lunch, walked back, and sat down to eat his lunch.</p>

<p>\&quot;You should have gotten all of our lunches!\&quot; scolded the priestess. She then got up, walked across the lake, picked up her lunch as well as the rabbi's, walked back across the lake, and sat down, handing the rabbi his afternoon meal.</p>

<p>The rabbi at this point is almost out of his mind, his eyes wide with shock. He manages to sputter, \&quot;Wha... what... how did you...?\&quot;</p>

<p>The minister grins at the priestess, nudges her, and asks \&quot;Do you think we should tell him about the rocks?\&quot;</p>

<p>The priestess looks at the minister, raises an eyebrow, and replies \&quot;What rocks?\&quot;</p>

<p>BAD JOKE DISCLAIMER: We recognize that religious humor can be risky.<br />
It is our hope that by laughing at ourselves (and others) we can make this subject more approachable. If you find any of these objectionable, we apologize. Many were posted on Beliefnet, some were passed along via email and others spotted on other websites.</p>

<p>As with most jokes, the original authors are unknown -- but we thank them.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;63&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/9/2004 8:00 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (63 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Hee hee, I never mind religious jokes....I bet Jesus would see the humor in the one about the \&quot;Piscopalian church\&quot;.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;64&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	4/10/2004 10:50 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (64 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Son of God or Not, he displayed very human traits, remember when he unleashed his wrath at those moneychangers? He went ballistic about the church taking money in the name of God. Good thing that practice has ceased, NOT! They're still at it. Oh well. if and when he returns, there'll be Hell to pay, literally, after all Money's the Circulation of Satan, and the Heartbeat of Hell, but damn I could sure use a transfusion, lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;65&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	4/11/2004 5:58 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (65 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Happy Easter To All!</p>

<p>----- Original Message -----<br />
A while ago I tried to write some poetry/songs. Here is a spiritual one that the group might like. I hear it with a waltz<br />
melody....<br />
I can't read or write music :-)<br />
************<br />
Twice A Day<br />
                    by Rebecca Strecker 01/11/02</p>

<p>Twice a day,<br />
     God sends us His pictures.</p>

<p>At dawn's early moments,<br />
     and at twilight time at night.</p>

<p>Twice a day,<br />
     God sends us his pictures.</p>

<p>A reminder of His blessings,<br />
     in the form of brilliant light.</p>

<p>If your heart is heavy,<br />
     with troubles and pain.</p>

<p>If you can't see the answers,<br />
     or shelter from the rains.</p>

<p>Remember to look up above twice a day.<br />
     at God's reassurance that help is on the way.</p>

<p>Twice a day,<br />
     look up at God's pictures.</p>

<p>Take the time to remember,<br />
     that you are not alone.</p>

<p>Twice a day,<br />
     look up at God's pictures.</p>

<p>It is something you can do,<br />
     whether you are small or grown.</p>

<p>Look at the gifts,<br />
     He's bestowed without your prayer.</p>

<p>The song of a bird,<br />
      as it glides along the air.</p>

<p>A place to rest your head,<br />
     when you need to sleep.</p>

<p>The memories of loved ones,<br />
     for your heart to keep.</p>

<p>And twice a day,<br />
     God sends us His pictures.</p>

<p>At dawn's early moments,<br />
     and at twilight time at night.</p>

<p>Twice a day,<br />
     God sends us His pictures.</p>

<p>A reminder of His blessings,<br />
     in the form of brilliant light.</p>

<p>A reminder of His blessings,<br />
     in the form of brilliant light.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;66&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/12/2004 8:12 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (66 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>What a fine poem by Rebecca!</p>

<p>Mant, anything in this world that we obsess about is self-destructive, be it money, alcohol, other drugs, food, social positon, people, what other people think....you name it.   I wouldn't say no to a $ transfusion either, but enough is as good as a feast.  :)</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;67&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	4/12/2004 10:50 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (67 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>{Totally, money may be the root of all evil, but I'm not lying to a congregation aout it's uses then buying a bigscreen TV. Ever see the inside of some Reverend's houses? I did one! Posh, rich, stylish, sickening. i'LL take all that without tha having t pontificate, lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;68&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	4/13/2004 12:39 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (68 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message<br />
---------------------------------<br />
__________________________________----- Original Message -----<br />
Subject: Fw: The Lost Chapter Of Genesis</p>
 
<p>Adam was hanging around the garden of Eden feeling very lonely. </p>

<p>So, God asked him, \&quot;What's wrong with you?\&quot;</p>

<p>Adam said he didn't have anyone to talk to.</p>

<p>God said that He was going to make Adam a companion and that it would be a woman. </p>

<p>He said, \&quot;This pretty lady will gather food for you, she will cook for you, and when you discover clothing, she will wash it for you. </p>
  
<p>She will always agree with every decision you make and she will not nag you, and will always be the first to admit she was wrong when you've had a disagreement. She will<br />
praise you! </p>

<p>She will bear your children. <br />
and never ask you to get up in the middle of the night to take care of them. </p>

<p>\&quot;She will NEVER have a headache and will freely give you love and passion whenever you need it.\&quot; </p>

<p>Adam asked God, \&quot;What will a woman like this cost?\&quot;</p>

<p>God replied, \&quot;An arm and a leg.\&quot; </p>

<p>Then Adam asked, \&quot;What can I get for a rib?\&quot;</p>

<p>Of course the rest is history...................... <br />
____________________________________________________</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;69&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	4/14/2004 9:32 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (69 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Help Us Remember<br />
Heavenly Father,</p>

<p>Help us remember that the jerk who cut us off in traffic last night is a single mother who worked nine hours that day and is rushing home to cook dinner, help with homework, do the laundry and spend a few precious moments with her children.</p>

<p>Help us to remember that the pierced, tattooed, disinterested young man who can't make change correctly is a worried 19-year-old college student, balancing his apprehension over final exams with his fear of not getting his student loans for next semester.</p>

<p>Remind us, Lord, that the scary looking bum, begging for money in the same spot every day (who really ought to get a job!) is a slave to addictions that we can only imagine in our worst nightmares.</p>

<p>Help us to remember that the old couple walking annoyingly slow through the store aisles and blocking our shopping progress are savoring this moment, knowing that, based on the biopsy report she got back last week, this will be the last year that they go shopping together.</p>

<p>Heavenly Father, remind us each day that, of all the gifts you give us, the greatest gift is love. It is not enough to share that love with those we hold dear. Open our hearts not to just those who are close to us, but to all humanity.<br />
Let us be slow to judge and quick to forgive, show patience, empathy and love.<br />
- Author Unknown</p>

<p>Pray for D.J.J.<br />
Young father has been in Iraq for 12 months and will be there for at least six more</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;70&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	5/2/2004 9:55 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (70 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>One definition of sin is the inability to empathize.   As for the homeless man on the corner, I used to be enslaved to the same addictions that he still is.   Unfortunately, the Program is not for those who need it but for those who want it.  All the need in the world can't motivate anyone to make that phone call or check out that meeting.  You have to believe that a better life is possible, and have the ambition to get it....and the desire to stop drinking and/or using in order to get out of the h*ll you are in.   We can't do that for anybody, it has to come from the person who is suffering from the addiction.</p>

<p>Well, speaking of that, gotta get off and get ready to go--not to church, but to my 11:00 meeting in Rosenberg at the Club.  That is church to me and far better than any church service I've ever attended in terms of unconditional love and spiritual help.  JMO.   Later dude....</p>

<p>P. S. Haste does make waste...edditted for typoes and mispeled wrods.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;71&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	5/3/2004 10:47 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (71 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>God didnt give us free choice only to totally control us.</p>

<p>God may have built the planet, but as responsible guests or tenants shoud'nt we be taking better care of it?</p>

<p>Gdo deosnt liek some typos, Dog takes offesne at soem of them.</p>

<p>lol jk have a great day all.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;72&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	5/14/2004 7:21 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (72 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>God isn't the one who tries to control us, Mant.  It's people who are hyper-religious control freaks.   IMO, we are here to do God's work, not His job.   Some people just don't know the difference.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;73&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	5/15/2004 10:35 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla unread 	 (73 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>I'll do the work I do and let God label it. lol. Man's first laws from God included Judge Not lest ye be judged yourself. Even if a person thinks God does'nt like so and so, it's not for them to put word's in the creator's mouth. We were given mouths so we could speak our own minds.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;74&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	6/2/2004 1:04 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (74 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;IMHAO, There are too many versions of the Bible, and they are'nt doing too well either, take a look!&lt;</p>

<p>Today's question:Funny Bibles<br />
Well, there is a brisk trade in misprinted (errant, the printed version of the idea of infallibility is inerrancy) Bibles.</p>

<p>I've listed some of the most famous (should I say infamous?) below, with the gaffes that made them so funny to us bibliophile types.</p>

<p>The \&quot;Charing Cross Bible\&quot; and the \&quot;Buggre Alle This Bible\&quot;, mentioned in Pratchett and Gaiman's  hilarious 'Good Omens' book, do not actually exist, sadly. It would have made Sunday school a lot more fun.</p>

<p>The Orange Catholic Bible, also doesn't exist anyplace but in Frank Herbert's Dune novels. However, any book that's holiest commandment is \&quot;Thou shalt not disfigure the soul\&quot; doesn't seem to bad, either.I was arguing with someone about the infallibility of the Bible. They said that the Bible is always right and every word is sacred. I say that's not true. What do you think?The Most famous Misprints:</p>

<p>The Breeches Bible, 1560 Adam and Eve \&quot;sowed figge-tree leaves together and made themselves breeches\&quot; (Genesis 3:7)</p>

<p>The Bug Bible, 1535 \&quot;Thou shalt not need to be afrayd for eny bugges by night\&quot; (Psalm 91:5)</p>

<p>The Denial Bible, 1792 The name Philip is substituted for Peter as the apostle who would deny Jesus. (Luke 22:34)</p>

<p>The Discharge Bible, 1806 \&quot;I discharge theee... that thou observe these things\&quot;, instead of \&quot;I charge thee\&quot;</p>

<p>The Ears to Ear Bible, 1810 \&quot;Who hath ears to ear, let him hear\&quot; (Matt 13:43)</p>

<p>The Fool Bible (Unknown) \&quot;the fool hath said in his heart there is a God\&quot; [instead of no God]. The printers wher fined 3,000 pounds and all copies were supressed. (Psalm 14:1)</p>

<p>The Judas Bible, 1611 reads \&quot;Judas\&quot; instead of \&quot;Jesus\&quot;.( Matthew 26:36)</p>

<p>The Idle Shepherd Bible, 1809 \&quot;idol shepherd\&quot; printed as \&quot;the idle shephard\&quot; (Zechariah 11:17)</p>

<p>The Large Family Bible, 1820 \&quot;Shall I bring to birth and not cease to bring forth?\&quot;   for \&quot;for cause to bring forth\&quot;( Isaiah 66:9)</p>

<p>The Lions Bible, 1804 \&quot;The murderer shall surely be put together\&quot; instead of \&quot;to death\&quot; (Num. 25:18)</p>

<p>And\&quot;&hellip;but thy son that shall come forth out of thy lions&hellip;\&quot; instead of \&quot;out of thy loins\&quot;(Kings 8:19)</p>

<p>The More Sea Bible, 1641 \&quot;the first heaven and the first earth were passed away and there was more sea.\&quot; Instead of \&quot;&hellip;there was no more sea.\&quot;</p>

<p>The Murderers Bible, 1801\&quot;These are murderers, complainers...\&quot;, instead of \&quot;murmurers\&quot; (Jude 16)</p>

<p>The Placemakers Bible, 1562\&quot; Blessed are the placemakers\&quot; instead of peacemakers (Matt 5:9)</p>

<p>The Printers' Bible, 1702\&quot;Printers have persecuted me without a cause\&quot;, instead of \&quot;princes\&quot; (Psalm 119:161)</p>

<p>The Rebekah's Camels Bible, 1823\&quot;Rebekah arose, and her camels\&quot;, instead of \&quot;her damsels\&quot; (Genesis 24:61)</p>

<p>The Sin On Bible, 1716\&quot;Go and sin on more\&quot; instead of \&quot;sin no more.\&quot; (John 5:14)</p>

<p>The Standing Fishes Bible 1806\&quot;And it shall come to pass that the fishes shall stand on it\&quot; instead of \&quot;fishers\&quot; (Ezekiel 47:10)</p>

<p>The Sting Bible, 1746 \&quot;straightway his ears were opened, and the sting of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain.\&quot; Instead of \&quot;and the string of his tongue was loosed \&quot;(Mark 7:35)</p>

<p>The To Remain Bible 1805 \&quot;he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the spirit to remain, even so it is now\&quot; (Galations 4:29) (A proofreader queried a comma after 'the spirit'  and the editor pencilled in \&quot;to remain\&quot;)</p>

<p>The Treacle Bible, Bishops Bible \&quot;Is there no tryacle in Gilead?\&quot; instead of \&quot;Is there no balm in Gilead?\&quot;  (Jeremiah 8:22)</p>

<p>The Unrighteous Bible, 1653 \&quot;the unrighteous shall inherit the kingdom of god\&quot; instead of \&quot;the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of god\&quot; (1 Corinth 6:9)</p>

<p>and \&quot;Neither yield ye your members as instruments of righteousness unto sin\&quot;, instead of \&quot;unrighteousness\&quot; (Romans 6:13)</p>

<p>The Vinegar Bible 1717The heading in Luke 20 reads \&quot;Parable of the Vinegar\&quot; instead of \&quot;Vineyard\&quot;</p>

<p>The Wicked Bible, Adulterous Bible, 1632 the word \&quot;not\&quot; was omitted from the seventh commandment. (Ex. 20:14)</p>

<p>The Wife-hater Bible, 1810 \&quot;If any man come to me, and hates not his father... and his own wife also\&quot;, instead of \&quot;his own life\&quot;. (Luke 14:26)</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;75&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	8/31/2004 12:52 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (75 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Subject: Forest Gump goes to heaven</p>

<p>AMEN to all of us who look at life a little differently...........</p>

<p>    The day finally arrived. Forrest Gump dies and goes to Heaven. He is at the Pearly Gates, met by St. Peter himself. However, the gates are closed and Forrest approaches the Gatekeeper.</p>

<p>    St. Peter says, \&quot;Well, Forrest, it's certainly good to see you. We have heard a lot about you.</p>

<p>    I must tell you, though, that the place is filling up fast,and we've been administering an entrance examination for everyone. The test is short, but you have to pass it before you can get into Heaven.\&quot;</p>

<p>    Forrest responds, \&quot;It shor is good to be here, St. Peter, sir. But ain't nobody ever tolt me about any entrance exam. Shor hope the test ain't too hard; life was a big enough test as it was.\&quot;</p>

<p>    St. Peter goes on, \&quot;Yes, I know, Forrest, but the test is only three questions:</p>

<p>    First: What two days of the week begin with the letter T?</p>

<p>  Second: How many seconds are there in a year?</p>

<p>  Third: What is God's first name?\&quot;</p>

<p>    Forrest leaves to think the questions over. He returns the next day and sees St. Peter who waves him up and says, \&quot;Now that you have had a chance to think the questions over, tell me your answers.\&quot;</p>

<p>    Forrest says, \&quot;Well, the first one -- which two days in the week begin<br />
  with the letter \&quot;T\&quot;?</p>

<p>    Shucks, that one's easy. That'd be Today and Tomorrow.\&quot;</p>

<p>    The Saint's eyes open wide and he exclaims, \&quot;Forrest, that's not what I was thinking, but you do have a point, and I guess I didn't specify, so I'll give you credit for that answer. How about the next one?\&quot; asks St. Peter. \&quot;How many seconds in a year?\&quot;</p>

<p>    Now that one's harder,\&quot; says Forrest,\&quot;but I thunk and thunk about that and I guess the only answer can be twelve.\&quot;</p>

<p>    Astounded, St. Peter says, \&quot;Twelve? Twelve!? Forrest, how in Heaven's name could you come up with twelve seconds in a year?\&quot; Forrest says \&quot;Shucks, there's gotta be twelve: January 2nd, February 2nd, March 2nd. . .\&quot;</p>

<p>    \&quot;Hold it,\&quot; interrupts St. Peter.<br />
\&quot;I see where you're going with this, and I see your point,though that wasn't quite what I had in mind..... but I'll have to give you credit for that one, too. Let's go on with the third and final question. Can you tell me God's first name\&quot;?</p>

<p>    \&quot;Sure\&quot; Forrest replied, \&quot;its Andy.\&quot;</p>

<p>    ANDY!!!!!,exclaimed an exasperated and frustrated St. Peter. \&quot;Ok, I can understand how you came up with your answers to my first two questions, but just how in the world did you come up with the name ANDY as the first name of God?\&quot;<br />
  \&quot;Shucks, that was the easiest one of all,\&quot; Forrest replied. \&quot;I learnt it from the song. . . .</p>

<p>\&quot;ANDY WALKS WITH ME, ANDY TALKS WITH ME, ANDY TELLS ME I AM HIS OWN...\&quot;</p>

<p>    St. Peter opened the Pearly Gates and said:</p>

<p>\&quot;RUN,FORREST,RUN!!!!\&quot;</p>

<p>    Give me a sense of humor, Lord,<br />
  Give me the grace to see a joke,<br />
  To get some humor out of life,<br />
  And pass it on to other folks.<br />
    HAVE A BLESSED DAY!</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;76&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	8/31/2004 7:55 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (76 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>haaahaaaahaaaaaaaah... lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;77&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	12/25/2004 12:08 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (77 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Thought this was kind of funny.  Thought I would share.  I hope you enjoy.</p>
 
<p>There were 3 good arguments that Jesus was Black:</p>
 
<p>1.      He called everyone \&quot;brother\&quot;<br />
2.      He liked Gospel<br />
3.      He couldn't get a fair trial.</p>
 
<p>But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was Jewish:</p>
 
<p><br />
1.      He went into His Fathers business.</p>

<p>2.      He lived at home until he was 33.</p>

<p>3.      He was sure his Mother was a virgin and his mother was sure he<br />
was God.</p>
 
<p>But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was Italian:</p>
 
<p>1.      He talked with his hands.<br />
2.      He had wine with every meal.<br />
3.      He used olive oil.</p>
 
<p>But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was a<br />
Californian:</p>

<p>1.      He never cut his hair.</p>

<p>2.      He walked around barefoot all the time.</p>

<p>3.      He started a new religion.</p>
 
<p>But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was Irish:</p>
 
<p>1.      He never got married.<br />
2.      He was always telling stories.<br />
3.      He loved green pastures.</p>
 
<p>But the most compelling evidence of all---3 proofs that Jesus was a<br />
woman:</p>
 
<p>1.      He fed a crowd at a moment's notice when there was no food.</p>

<p>2.      He kept trying to get a message across to a bunch of men who<br />
just didn't get it.</p>

<p>3.      And even when he was dead, He had to get up because there was<br />
more work to do</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;78&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	3/25/2005 12:12 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (78 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>(Image no longer exists)</p>

<p>(Happy Easter Everyone!)</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;79&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	3/27/2005 5:35 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (79 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>The top 16 signs God is appearing on your TV</p>

<p>\&quot;See Rabbi Schwartz, Father Flanagan, and Master Yogi in a theological grudge match in the Steel Confessional of Death in Biblemania XIV!\&quot; *YOgi's got my vote, Go Yogi, break a Commandment over his head!!!*</p>

<p>That \&quot;John 3:16\&quot; guy at the football game is now holding a sign saying \&quot;Channel 5, right now!\&quot; *Eek!*</p>

<p>The Weather Channel broadcasting 24-hour a day \&quot;Ark Advisory.\&quot; *40days and 40nights, remember?*</p>

<p>Bearded guy in the window outside \&quot;The Today Show\&quot; keeps sending telepathic messages. *I get that all the time, hasn't anyone tried to help the poor fellow?*</p>

<p>NBC starts plugging \&quot;THOU SHALT SEE TV\&quot; *And another reason I don't watch NBC, or FOX, or any other of them stations!*</p>

<p>That older gentleman announcing the new \&quot;Fig Leaf Policy\&quot; on the Playboy channel ain't Hef. *Cack, tree of knowledge anyone?*</p>

<p>At last, somebody smote those idiotic Mentos commercials!! *HEY! I LIKE THOSE DEMENTOS COMMERCIALS!*</p>

<p>Guest on Entertainment Tonight squashes James Cameron like a bug, raises arms and exclaims, \&quot;No, *I'm* the king of the world!\&quot; *Sounds like that Zagretronian.*</p>

<p>MTV's Vatican Spring Break '98 *Watch the Pope shake that moneymaker, get down with your good self, padre'!*</p>

<p>Maximum possible Jeopardy score: $783,200. Contestant who looks like George Burns: $700,000 and climbing. *Oh God, You Millionaire!*</p>

<p>Flurry of white people sighted on UPN and WB networks. *Oh My God! An infestation of CRACKERS!*</p>

<p>Jerry Springer only gets out the words \&quot;Today our topic is...\&quot; before he bursts into flames. *For once I agree on this point, YAY!!!*</p>

<p>For sixth straight day, \&quot;Kenny G. live from Branson\&quot; cancelled due to technical difficulties. *Again, YAY!*</p>

<p>When Oprah says \&quot;My next guest wrote his bestselling book thousands of years ago, and he hasn't been seen in public since,\&quot; she ain't talking about Salinger! *Uhuhm, but for one little thing, God and Jesus didnt Write the bible..,*</p>

<p>Your first two clues? Mohammed as sidekick and Buddha as bandleader. *???*</p>

<p>and the Number 1 Sign God is Appearing on Your TV...</p>

<p>Normally standoffish Amish family from down the street drops by with a bundt cake and a bottle of Amaretto. *Yep, that'd just about signal the end.*</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;80&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	4/2/2005 9:08 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (80 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>*An Experiment in Translating this from Italian and Back proved very interesting!*    <br />
Translation &rsaquo; Translated Text  <br />
In English:<br />
In Italian: The world reacts to pass of John Paul II many Muslims the hope successor that continues exceeds clear candles to the tailandesi children Non-Cattolici di Chaiwat Subprasom/Reuters for Pope John Paul II during the mass to the presupposed church of in the province of Phuket, approximately 536 miles of south of Bangkok, the saturday. Mourning Pope faithful The of the world ricordisi of the head of the catholic church. The NBC, MSNBC and Pope John Paul II of news services are give pain you through the world the saturday, from its earth born them of the Polonia to the square of st Peter of the somber and to the countries in which?ransformato in in the first one pontiff visiting. Poich?uo election of surprise in 1978, John Paul has travelled the world, inspiring one putsch against the comunismo in its Polonia born them and through the Soviet block, but also preaching against the consumismo, the contraception and l abortion. After l announcement, the Italian Vatican and small flags have been elsewhere lower you to the met?ersonale through Rome and. To Washington, the small flags over the House White woman moreover have been lowered to met?ersonale. the all tact like orphans the this evening, undersecretary of Declare l Archbishop that Leonardo Sandri has said to the crowd of 70.000 that had re-united under the still-illuminated windows dell apartment of the Pope. Poles cry to news people in John Paul whom hometown of the II in Polonia?aduto to theirs ginocchia and that it has I plant while the news of its dead women has caught up them all estremit?i a special mass in the church in which it has adored like boy. Lech Walesa of the Polonia, that it has lead the movement of solidariet?he it has helped the comunismo of overthrow and has been well to a friend close of the pontiff, has noticed its historical importance, [ without of he ] l?arebbe conclusion of comunismo or at least a lot pi?uccessivamente and l estremit?arebbe be bleeding. Dice of Pope John Paul II to 84 journalists of the citizen of the vigilance of Vatican: In the Bush president of memoriam the united culvert It declares in the pain of the Pope who says that a good and faithful servant of the?tato God called center. Bush, than is believed that it travelled to Rome for the funeral, adding, the catholic church has lost the relative one shepherd. The world has lost a champion of the libert?mana. The politicians through the phantom have hailed the pontiff. Sen. Edward Kennedy democratic has said that the Pope has made the people inspired of all great the objective faith us and pi?icino all of peace on earth, while the Frist invoice of the Head of majority of the senate has described it like man of the great that was vigorous and?gganciata conscience with many editions that interest the church and the Comunit?el world. The Muslims hope for continuit?el method for some, the efforts of the Pope of the Pope contributed to avoid a discord of the civilizzazioni that many feared scopperebbero after 11 september 2001, attacks from Muslim that the militants on the joined one Declares. Clerics the ordinary Muslims, theologians and the many Muslims say its race to pi?i 20 countries Muslims, its efforts to promote the dialogue, its demands for peace in the Saint earth and its opposition to the wars nell Afghanistan and Irak endeared he to many Muslims. Hour, the Muslims will watch a lot carefully in order to see if the Pope following continuous the dialogue interfaith that John Paul condutto. the successor of the Pope must continue that what this Pope has begun, Mahmoud Hamdi Zakzouk, minister dell Egypt of the religious equipments, saying to Reuters. this would eventually contribute to peace its successory ones will continue its politics of generation to understand and cooperation being left over with the Muslims, has said Zaki Badawi, main dell universit?usulmana de London, adding its successes would be hard to bind together. you see, you think it in Latin America, center to pi?ella met?ei catholics roman of the world, the remembered John of faithful Paul like figure that has fought for social justice and hope capacity to the poor one just while they are themselves gives pain to you to its dead women the saturday. The hundreds have re-united to Basilica de Mexico City di Guadalupe, the spiritoso heart of the country, many in breaches. Under a statue of the Pope, chanted you they see it, you think it: the?resente Pope! Silva of gives of the president Luiz Inacio Lula of Brasi them, pi?rande the catholic country of the world, as an example in one declaration: the rich job and multifaceted realized Pope, stiffener the hope of a world of justice and libert?Lula has said that the Pope had undertaken one untiring fight for the dignit?mana, the dialogue tried between the different cultivations and the religions. Brasi have declared they seven days of pain. The Pope has often travelled in Latin America during its 26 years poich?a head of the catholic church and of he he was popular, but to times debatable. In the political sphere, it has made tacere the priests radical that has parteggiato for the poor one in the fights against the governments repressed to you in years 80. Its rigid political against the contraception moreover have been opposite from some in a region where much poor people fight for feeding the great families. PI?DALL EREDIT of news appreciation of NBC of POPE JOHN PAUL II. The world gives pain itself to pass of Pope John Paul II. Vigilance Di Vatican: The dead women of a Pope. The world reacts to pass of John Paul II. NBC news appreciation. Journalists Of The Citizen: The readers remember themselves of. Testimonial: Moral voice for peace, justice. Taken of the shelter in Christ. Newsweek: Final weeks of the Pope. John Paul II and comunismo. A Pole reflects on its Pope. Front L eredit?el NBC of. of Pope John Paul II Section it is remembered of that Pope NBC remembers of Pope John Paul II. of NBC news the Jim Avila of the NBC American of the catholics and the Pope on the ties between the catholics Americans and the Pope. of NBC news that catches up beyond the John catholics Paul caught up outside to the Hebrew and the Muslims. Ron Allen of the NBC of attempt of Murder of. of NBC news Paul watches behind on the attempt on Pope John. of life of II the Kevin Tibbles of the NBC of race of the Pope on immense the race of Pope John Paul II. . of NBC news Pope John Paul II of first years has judged one forged sideboard suffering experimented in Polonia. Relationships of Jim Maceda of the NBC. The projection of diapositive that Mourning Pope faithful The of the world remembers itself of the head of the catholic church. INTERACTIVE Picking one look of the Pope To to like a new Pope?celto. Historical point of view of the papacy of A of projection of diapositive a timeline of the photographies that measure the life of Pope John Paul II.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;81&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	4/2/2005 9:46 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (81 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>um, that's most definitely not italian. lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;82&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	4/2/2005 11:43 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (82 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>*It's actually not, not anymore, It's English to Italian and back, with the Babel Fish glurbling it's return to English somewhat. I figured the Vatican is in Rome, and Rome is in Italy, and well, this one got lost in translation in more ways than one, LoL!*</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;83&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	5/28/2005 9:05 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (83 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Once again, coming at you all with more refreshing heresy and uplifting blasphemy, not for the strong of faith:</p>

<p>Was the right man named Pope?</p>

<p>As I understand it, Ratzinger was not the Cardinal's first choice.</p>

<p>That was, interestingly, Cardinal Hans Grapje.</p>

<p>Grapje was raised in a Catholic school in The Hague and, as a young man he was a seminarian who aspired to become a priest; but instead joined the RAF during WWII and spent two years as a Spitfire pilot until his aircraft was shot down in 1943 and he lost his left arm. </p>

<p>Captain Grapje spent the rest of the war as a chaplain in a POW camp giving spiritual aid to soldiers, both Allied and enemy.<br />
After the war, he became a priest, serving as a missionary in Africa, piloting his own plane (in spite of his handicap) to villages across the continent. In 1997, Archbishop Grapje was serving in Zimbabwe when an explosion in a silver mine caused a cave-in.</p>

<p>Archbishop Grapje went down into the mine to administer last rights to those too severely injured to move. Another shaft collapsed, and he was buried for three days, suffering multiple injuries, including the loss of his right eye.</p>

<p>The high silver content in the mine's air gave him purpura, a life-long condition characterized by purplish skin blotches.</p>

<p>Although the now Cardinal Grapje devoted his life to the service of God as a scholar, mentor, and holy man, church leaders felt that he should never ascend to the Papacy.<br />
They felt that the Church would never accept a one-eyed, one-armed, flying purple Papal leader</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;84&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/29/2005 11:26 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (84 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message<br />
Subject: Heaven<br />
Welcome to Heaven<br />
Einstein dies and goes to heaven.</p>

<p>At the Pearly Gates, Saint Peter<br />
tells him, \&quot;You look like Einstein, but you have NO idea the lengths<br />
that some people will go to sneak into Heaven. Can you prove who you really<br />
are?\&quot;</p>

<p>Einstein ponders for a few seconds and asks, \&quot;Could I have a blackboard<br />
and some chalk?\&quot;</p>

<p>Saint Peter snaps his fingers and a blackboard and chalk instantly<br />
appear. Einstein proceeds to describe with arcane mathematics and symbols<br />
his theory of relativity. Saint Peter is suitably impressed. \&quot;You really ARE<br />
Einstein!\&quot; he says. \&quot;Welcome to heaven!\&quot;</p>
 
<p>The next to arrive is Picasso.</p>

<p>Once again, Saint Peter asks for<br />
credentials. Picasso asks, \&quot;Mind if I use that blackboard and chalk?\&quot;</p>

<p>Saint Peter says, \&quot;Go ahead.\&quot;</p>

<p>Picasso erases Einstein's equations and sketches a<br />
truly stunning mural with just a few strokes of chalk. Saint Peter claps.</p>

<p>\&quot;Surely you are the great artist you claim to be!\&quot; he says. \&quot;Come on in!\&quot;</p>

<p>Then Saint Peter looks up and sees George W. Bush</p>

<p>Saint Peter scratches his head and says, \&quot;Einstein and Picasso both managed<br />
to prove their identity. How can you prove yours?\&quot;</p>

<p>George W. looks bewildered and says, \&quot;Who are Einstein and<br />
Picasso?\&quot;</p>

<p>Saint Peter sighs and says, \&quot;Come on in, George.\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;85&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Mulsknr1  	10/8/2005 4:13 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (85 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>thatsa good one</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;86&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	10/8/2005 6:23 pm <br />
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<p>CindeRose: Hey Meta we lost you! Carlson is telling the Minors story</p>

<p>Metaphorm must be running on small cache today...,<br />
Metaphorm: Miners?</p>

<p>Carlson6: What they heard changed the atheist's mind forever on the existence of hell.<br />
Carlson6: The miners were so frightened they couldn't go back.<br />
Carlson6: No, there are frequent references to hell in the Bible as<br />
being located in the center of the Earth.<br />
Carlson6: They heard the sounds of hell.<br />
Carlson6: Do you know Jacques Cousteau, the famous underwater explorer?</p>

<p>Carlson6: When he was underwater in a cave, he also heard the sounds of<br />
hell.</p>

<p>Carlson6: People have died and gone to hell, but came back to tell their<br />
story.</p>

<p>Metaphorm: Near Hell Experiences.<br />
Metaphorm: Like Dante's Inferno.</p>

<p>Carlson6: Yes, just like Dante's Inferno.</p>

<p>Metaphorm: Abandon all hope all ye who enter here.<br />
Metaphorm: Funny thing is I thought it was just being used as a poem, or<br />
epic, but satanists and demonologists make use of alot of the structure and imagery.<br />
Metaphorm: ?</p>

<p>Carlson6: There did exist a giant race of people at one time.</p>

<p>Metaphorm: The Nephelim</p>

<p>Carlson6: They were the angels kicked out of heaven.</p>

<p>CindeRose: Jews talk of Lillith</p>

<p>Metaphorm: There were giants in the earth in this days.</p>

<p>Carlson6: They actually found the bones of giants.<br />
Carlson6: Hold on one minute while I get my \&quot;hell\&quot; paper.</p>

<p>Metaphorm: Gigantopithicus Blackii, maybe, and some christains believe Sasquatch are the demon offspring of nephelim.</p>

<p>CindeRose: I wanted to name a daughter of mine Lillith</p>

<p>Metaphorm: Some people way back saw elephant skulls as being the skulls<br />
of giant humans and cyclops.<br />
Metaphorm: becauseof the shape and the central orifice where the nasal<br />
cavity was.<br />
Metaphorm: It was a dark and story night....</p>

<p>Carlson6: Ok, I have the title of the website. Sometime tonight look it<br />
up and tell me what you think. There are also stories of people who have gone to hell and lived to tell about it.<br />
<a href="http://amightywind.com/hell/aboutsounds.htm">http://amightywind.com/hell/aboutsounds.htm</a></p>

<p>Metaphorm: when saw an Elephant, no wait it was a giant.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;87&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	3/1/2006 4:55 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (87 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Authors claim 'Da Vinci Code' stole ideas - BOOKS - MSNBC.com<br />
Address: <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11589138/">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11589138/</a></p>

<p>*This is an attempt to derail the production of a movie based on this book already a worldwide bestseller. The Christains are running scared, scrambling to defend their beliefs, and the validity of everything in the good book, catholics especially. There was another thread on this started by DaVinciDamse but I can't find it, lol.*</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;88&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Mulsknr1  	3/1/2006 9:57 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (88 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Its just a lot of hub bub. , I thought it was all fiction, No such thing as an original idea. all this does is drag another source into the controversy  against the catholic church, and I think its more Hype than, actuall anger and protest from the catholic church. Its all designed to get people to say , whats all the hub bub.  besides what the hell does dan brown care or hollywood if they have to settle out of court for a couple of million to the guy who they stole it from as long as they get the benifit of the negative advertising. There is more energy spent on creating problems in this world where there are none.</p>

<p>The whole schism between science and chritianity is a good example. and intelligent design. Its apples and oranges. In my mind, and its a fine mind, Chrtistianity or should say \&quot;God\&quot; will never be science , or vicE verA. True faith is not based on facts and figures nor is it based on fairy tales. Everyone needs to chill out, and have pause for thought about what god and life are about for them. Thats where organized religion loses me. If you want to talk about immorality, thats another thing, and I think it has been proven there are \&quot;Bad Actors\&quot; acting badly, on both sides of the isle. I think that it is good to believe in something larger than yourself. there aren't to many more challenging things in  this world than that.  However, I find it hard to understand why anyone would get upset about it. I think the fairy tales in christianity were important as a tool to teach complex ideas about life. Ideas that maybe we could not comprehend as children. ideas and allegories, based on lives of real men, and women. And I think the \&quot;illuminati\&quot; is just as guilty of attacking christians as heritics, by trying to simplify and reduce the concepts to \&quot; bad entertainment\&quot; I also think the church has gone out of its way to try and foul up the \&quot;supreme logic\&quot; of science. Science is just one side of the equation to me. The real problem is that people themselves Are seduced by the ideas of one or the other , and stop using their commom sense, they stop believing in themselves and there beliefs. Who's to say. Science is a tool for creating order where there is chaos. so is God. No matter who you ask I think they might aggree , there are just somethings that can't be explained.  I don't consider that proof. I just think it is an example of our limitations, as human beings. Eventually we will explain it all, and yet that will not negate the existance of god. Apples and Oranges, don't get me started!</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;89&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	3/2/2006 4:22 pm <br />
To: 	Mulsknr1 	 (89 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>*I do believe in but a few things larger than myself and of officially unsubstantiated value. And they are, Sasquatch, the Scorpio Constellation, the Paranormal, the Validity of All mythologies, somewhere out there in the infinite everything there is a race or two of transforming robots, a universe where a different version of us is Living all those wishes getting all those wants and finding all those perfect loves that to me would be heaven. You look at a house, you talk to a person, you ogle a hot sportscar, and you what if that was mine. I think I got more Wishes than Faith, but 'm not so naive as to think I'll get any of them by clasping my hands and whispering reverently, seems insane to me. But we live on a crazy planet.*</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;90&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Mulsknr1  	3/2/2006 5:48 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (90 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>I see you are much more alive than I am my freind, since I have stopped wanting for anything , a long long time ago. I sometimes say things I think sound pretty good, but I  am full of shit.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;91&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	3/3/2006 5:11 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (91 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>*My key was to forge for myself my own personal mythology, the core of my own so called being above any and all gods and beings whose values I could emulate. I start to think the key to all religions is unifying all those archetypes of each pantheon and each worthy applicable statute of all the other religions and making it your own. In that way we remake ourselves in the image of the Godself most true to Ourself. This seperation and categorization, imposition of right religion and wrong religion nobody can seem to agree on is actually fracturing the whole of everyone's total and true potential. Maybe a bit like wearing only one sock when a whole outfit that's totally us lies forgotten on the floor. One of my Aunts said I should have considered a career as a man of the Cloth, and I have... Denim. Irreverend Stargoyle, Holy Arm of the Metaphorm, the guiding darkness in false lights, and general all around goofball at your service, lol.*</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;92&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	3/4/2006 2:59 pm <br />
To: 	Mulsknr1 	 (92 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Me says: live and let live. Other people have said: live and let live. Me likes the quote: live and let live.</p>

<p>Davinci Code book? Go ahead, write your heart out! Davinci Code movie? You're making money, good for you! Church unhappy? What else is new? Complain away!</p>

<p>God, to me, is what explains the things that I with my finite thoughts and imagination can't explain. God has somehow made up something infinite, and I can't fathom that, so it's just one of those god things. I don't know if there is a heaven or hell. I think that we make our own heaven and/or hell in life, and after that... I only hope there is more. Yeah, my faith is hope.</p>

<p>    And btw, you all with no hope, no faith, no nice things in your lives, little or no happiness: I would just like to say that I have it all. :)</p>

<p>    I have a place that is my home, and it is with the man I love and could not live without. I have two cats that entertain me and entertain themselves by making me clean up their poop, but we're all happy that way. I also have family outside of my home that would help me out with the nothing they have should I ever need help.</p>

<p>    I owe about $15,000 to the gov't for my education that got me nowhere. My hubby-to-be will owe at least twice that. I gots me own health problems that keep my home, all warm and safe from the big bad outside. I have my computer, and bills paid for at least this month and two more.</p>

<p>    I'm happy with my life and I couldn't be happier!</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;93&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	3/13/2006 5:45 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (93 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;Subject: No fishin'<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;A blonde wanted to go ice fishing. She'd seen many books on the<br />
&gt;subject and after finally getting all the necessary tools together,<br />
&gt;she made for the ice.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; After positioning her comfy footstool, she started to make a<br />
&gt;circular cut in the ice. Suddenly, from the sky, a voice boomed,<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; \&quot;THERE ARE NO FISH UNDER THE ICE.\&quot;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; Startled, the blonde moved further down the ice, poured a thermos<br />
&gt;of cappuccino, and began to cut yet another hole. Again from the<br />
&gt;heavens the voice bellowed,<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; \&quot;THERE ARE NO FISH UNDER THE ICE.\&quot;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; The blonde, now worried, moved away, clear down to the opposite end<br />
&gt;of the ice. She set up her stool once more and tried again to cut<br />
&gt;her hole.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; The voice came once more,<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; \&quot;THERE ARE NO FISH UNDER THE ICE.\&quot;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; She stopped, looked skyward, and said,<br />
&gt; \&quot;IS THAT YOU<br />
&gt;LORD?\&quot;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; The voice replied,<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; \&quot;NO, THIS IS THE MANAGER OF THE HOCKEY RINK<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;_________________________________________________________________</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;94&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	3/28/2006 1:55 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (94 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>LOL! I can totally see somebody doing this. Somebody like myself. Yessss, maybe I will make a hole here... No? Perhaps here? Still no good. Ah, this is the spot for a hole. No?! Who in hell do you think you are?! Don't you know? Cats love the fishes 'cause they're so delicious! No no, that wasn't me, that was Ellie. Teeheeehee. Oh yes. Ellie, what a silly kittie. &lt;STOP CHEWING ON THOSE CURSED PLASTIC BAGS CAT!!&gt;</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;95&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	3/31/2006 8:38 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (95 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>LoL!</p>

<p>The more I hear, the more I am coming to believe, Religion Will End The World. Nature wants to survive, nature's very pun intended nature is to survive, religion lives to die, doomsday apocalypse revelations, keep it. I'd rather survive, but then the majority rules, it's been nice knowing you all, lol.</p>

<p>What's the major difference between a religion and a mythology? Time, Belief, and who's god's armies what whats battles and wars.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;96&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Mulsknr1  	4/10/2006 10:29 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (96 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>you might be right. pat robertson is taking most of the idiots to hell with him tho so lets wait and see?</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;97&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	4/11/2006 4:27 pm <br />
To: 	Mulsknr1 	 (97 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>*They say the abuse of false religions and falser religious people will ultimately be the downfall of theology and usher in a new age of reason and science. Some people's idea of the Christian way to act has got to go. As of last night if I do Any religion at All I'm removing the middleman. No Church, No Preacher, no paying someone who tells hellfire and brimstone fables because he was too lazy or crazy to get a real job.*</p>

<p>{Me and the Creator are going hiking sometime, leave church to the flock.}</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;98&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Mulsknr1  	4/11/2006 5:50 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (98 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Amen lol</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;99&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	4/18/2006 5:35 pm <br />
To: 	Mulsknr1 	 (99 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Hallelujah and pass the gas, Brother Mulsk, lol.</p>

<p>You guys get any of the new news on the Judas papers being found in ancient Egypt? Problem there is there is no way for the common man to know for certain the truth of that matter! It's an interesting plot twist on what we knew of the bible's version, and seemst point to doomsday, but ... raise your hand of you've personally carbondated that document and can verify it's authenticity?</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;100&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Mulsknr1  	4/18/2006 8:25 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (100 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>When it comes to carbon dating, I am not skeptical.</p>

<p> How about this? What if the catholic church, one of the many diverse branches of christianity, back at the time after christ , possibly the most powerful, then and now, did in fact steer the peasants and anyone else to the \&quot;truth\&quot; by elimanating and editing the various books of the bible.  So what?</p>

<p>Why? So they could hone the message of christ and the resurection and  the afterlife in heaven with the heavenly father. All of the miricles and supernatural events sorrounding his life her on earth were designed to help sell the idea of christianity. Just as entertainment tonight sells all of the primetime crap you have to watch on NBC.   I ask, What difference does it make if it is factual or not? There is no proof of a life after death anyway . You have faith or you don't. You either believe in God or you don't. It is that simple. However if it weren't for the church , no one would even know enough about christianity to even have a debate like this. We wouldn't be able to speak the language , we would have no common ground. Somebody knew what they were doing. You gotta start somewhere. In kindergarten you learned the alphabet , and then you started to make words , and now you can right your thiesis , on tolstoys war and peace. Its a process. Maybe the church didn't want to get bogged down in its part of the process debating the facts and junk? maybe the saw the importance  and value in the story of christ. and turned it into a story that still lives on til this day, long after his death. </p>

<p>The thing I believe should be of concern are the documents that are being made as we live and breathe, via Emails phone call recordings and cameras in cell phones. everything we do is factual  evidence. Dna toast crumbs and hair  in your toothbrush. LOL Big Brother and all of that. The fear of God is being replaced by a paranoia of being caught in an embarrasing situation and exposed via technology. FORENSICS of course if you don't do anything your ashamed of you have nothing to worry about and surely you will go to heaven. All I am saying is that I think that some smart men in the first century, had reasons for what the allowed to be known, and what the didn't. Knowledge is power. etc. and that made them powerful by default , becuase the church kept the secrets, and knew the truth. Who are we to tear it all apart and say God doesn't exist just becuase, in a court of law, ( our contemporary concept of good and evil ) the facts don't add up, and  because some  unfortunate bastard got caught contradicting himself in writing. Just a thought.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;101&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	yelosnow  	5/3/2006 3:31 pm <br />
To: 	Mulsknr1 	 (101 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>this should clear a few things up</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Optimus_Prime">http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Optimus_Prime</a><br />
moo sez mee</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;102&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	yelosnow  	5/3/2006 3:55 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (102 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>oops was supposed to be to all sorry .. im a newb here</p>

<p>this should clear a few things up</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Optimus_Prime">http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Optimus_Prime</a><br />
moo sez mee</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;103&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Saphyra  	5/15/2006 10:34 am <br />
To: 	Mulsknr1 	 (103 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Well all I have to say is the scientist prove the bible more everyday, when all the time they are trying to disprove it.Go figure.The ones who dont believe trying to make it a false thing proves it really happen</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;104&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/15/2006 3:53 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (104 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>*Uncyclopedia also has a Beeeautiful picture of Moses conversing with the Archangel Megatron, lol, through the burning bush, lmao.*</p>

<p>{&fnof;&ccedil;&dagger;ing classic, hilarious.}</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;105&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Mulsknr1  	5/16/2006 10:46 pm <br />
To: 	Saphyra 	 (105 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>I Think you are right. I don't have a lot of time for people who like to go thru the Bible and point out the inconsistancies and argue the point with science as an alternate religion. Who ever said science was the anti-thesis to religion anyway. Apples and Oranges. A man who studies the bible all of his life and has set out from the beginning beliving everything he has read has taken a journey of truth. To him, he knows the truth, and it is true. And a person who has taken the road of science and has never questioned critical theroy and knows that it is obviously the gospel knows just as much and just as little as the man who spent his life , with his nose in the bible. Thats my opinion. Its not about truth, is not about an answer to a question. Its just an idea. An Idea that might expand and improve, and continue. If the devil hadn't bogged us all down in proofs and answers. Its about faith. Its about how you handle the situations in your life when you really can't see. and when you don't understand at all. When it makes no sense to you at all. Its an idea that you are not alone in the world.  An idea that your not the first and not the last. An idea that others have come to this point in there lives too. we are all saved by grace , and intelect, and perserverence , and help form people , with good hearts, who may have or may not have ever been in the same situtation before. You move on, if you have faith. Its not by good calculations alone. Its not about  answers , there are no answers  to some things. And if you are suggesting that eventually the bible will be obselete, and science will be all you need. I don't think it even applys. If you ask me, It is the bastard who decided to try and make everyone think that science was evil that caused all of the problems. And i would bet he is related to the guy who started the idea that science is God. I bet people would have embraced science a long time ago, centuries infact, as a part of the  human experience, a tool for living, just like the Bible. I am guessing you won't need science after your dead. Where ever you go.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;106&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/17/2006 5:22 pm <br />
To: 	Mulsknr1 	 (106 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>*Heh, here's a holy trinity for ya. WHat about a balance? The human expression is made up of three significant aspects. Body Mind and Spirit. The Body needs the Sciences of chemical electronic physics biology etc etc. The Mind needs knowledge, to learn to teach to think. The Spirit, now this is the cool one. It needs Faith. It's a thing of faith anyaways, science doesn't officially recognized the soul yet, hasn't dissected one yet, lol. Logicaly the mind can learn aot from the science of body and the faith in spirit. Religion is a pathway to realization of the soul, as it should be. I'm against religions that choke off and supress the soul, therfore retarding the mind, and depriving the body.*</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;107&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Mulsknr1  	5/17/2006 7:39 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (107 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>hmmmm, there you go again making up religions lol</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;108&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/18/2006 5:44 pm <br />
To: 	Mulsknr1 	 (108 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>{Neh, lol, it's a time killer.}</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;109&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	11/8/2006 4:22 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (109 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message<br />
Subject: Sister Mary Katherine</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>--</p>
 
<p> <br />
Sister Mary Katherine entered the Monastery of Silence.</p>
 
<p>The Priest says, \&quot;Sister, this is a silent monastery. You are<br />
welcome here as long as you like,<br />
but you may not speak until I direct you to do so.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>Sister Mary Katherine lived in the monastery for 5 years  before<br />
the Priest said to her, \&quot;Sister Mary Katherine, you  have been here<br />
for 5years. You may speak two words.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>Sister Mary Katherine said, \&quot;Hard bed.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>I'm sorry to hear that,\&quot; the Priest said, \&quot;We will get you a<br />
better bed.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>After another 5 years, Sister Mary Katherine was called by  the<br />
Priest.  You may say another two words, Sister Mary  Katherine.\&quot;<br />
Cold food,\&quot; said Sister Mary Katherine,</p>
 
<p>The Priest assured her that the food would be better in the  future.</p>
 
<p>On her 15th anniversary at the monastery, the Priest again<br />
called Sister Mary Katherine into his office. \&quot;You may say<br />
two words today.</p>
 
<p>I quit.\&quot; said Sister Mary Katherine.</p>
 
<p>It's probably best,\&quot; said the Priest.   You've done nothing but bitch<br />
since you got here.\&quot;</p>

<p>{Friggin whiny aint she!?}</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;110&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	MysticWolf1  	11/22/2006 10:26 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (110 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>ohhh do you care if I snag this? lol</p>

<p>too cute!</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;111&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	11/22/2006 5:28 pm <br />
To: 	MysticWolf1 	 (111 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>*Absolutely not, {spread the good word I say!} and Meta's been cooking up a whole line of bull somewhere if I can remind him to get it, it's the most controversial stuff yet, lol.*</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;112&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	12/6/2006 4:41 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (112 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message<br />
From: gl4dius / Mr.GLaD<br />
Subject: (no subject)<br />
TWO PRIESTS DECIDED TO GO TO HAWAII ON VACATION!</p>

<p>They were determined to make this a real vacation by not wearing<br />
anything that would identify them as clergy.</p>

<p>As soon as the plane landed, they headed for a store and bought some outrageous<br />
shorts, shirts, sandals, sunglasses, etc. The next morning, they<br />
went to the beach dressed in their \&quot;tourist\&quot; garb!</p>

<p>They were sitting on beach chairs, enjoying a drink, the sunshine<br />
and the scenery when a \&quot;drop dead gorgeous\&quot; topless blond in a<br />
thong came walking straight towards them. They couldn't help but stare.</p>

<p>As the blonde passed them, she smiled and said: \&quot;Good Morning, Father. Good Morning, Father.\&quot;, nodding and addressing each of them individually, then she passed on by.</p>

<p>They were both stunned. How in the world did she know that<br />
they were priests??</p>

<p>So the next day, they went back to the store and bought<br />
even more outrageous outfits.</p>

<p>These were so loud, you could<br />
hear them before you even saw them!</p>

<p>Once again, in their new attire, they settled on their chairs to enjoy the sunshine!</p>

<p>After a while, the same gorgeous topless blond, wearing a different colored<br />
thong, taking her sweet time, came walking toward them!</p>

<p>Again, she nodded at each of them, and said\&quot; \&quot;Good Morning, Father. Good Morning, Father.\&quot;, and started to walk away.</p>

<p>One of the priests couldn't stand it any longer and said, \&quot;Just a minute, young<br />
lady!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Yes, Father?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;We are priests and proud of it, but I have to<br />
know, how in the world do you know we are Priests, dressed as<br />
we are?\&quot;</p>

<p>She replied, \&quot;Father, it's me, Sister Mary Kathleen!\&quot;</p>

<p>{I thought for sure Sister Mary Katherine had made another joke appearance here, one of the coolest nuns ever in online jokery. I got a whopper o a humdinger god ringer t bring over sometime, unless Metaphorm wants to reveal it himself?}</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;113&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	Aug-15 9:40 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (113 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>From: GL4DIUS<br />
Subject: The Pastor's Donkey :this is very funny<br />
The Priest's Donkey</p>
                            
<p>The priest entered his donkey in a race and it won.</p>

<p>The priest was so pleased with the donkey that he entered<br />
in another race and it won again.</p>

<p>The local paper read:<br />
PRIEST'S ASS IS HOT.</p>

<p>The Bishop was so upset with this kind of publicity that he ordered<br />
the priest not to enter the donkey in any more races.</p>

<p>The next day the local paper headline read:<br />
BISHOP SCRATCHES PRIEST'S ASS.</p>

<p>This was too much for the Bishop, so he ordered the priest to get rid of the donkey.</p>

<p>The priest decided to give it to a nun in a nearby convent.</p>

<p>The local paper, hearing of the news, Posted the following headline: <br />
NUN HAS THE BEST ASS IN TOWN.</p>

<p>The Bishop fainted.</p>

<p>He informed the nun that she would have to get rid of the donkey<br />
so she sold it to a farmer for $10.</p>

<p>The next day the headlines read:<br />
NUN SELLS ASS FOR $10.</p>

<p>This was too much for the Bishop, so he ordered the nun to buy back<br />
the donkey and lead it to the high plains where it could run free.</p>

<p>The next day the headlines read:<br />
NUN ANNOUNCES HER ASS IS WILD AND FREE.</p>
 
<p>Alas, The Bishop was buried the next day.</p>

<p>MORAL OF THE STORY???</p>

<p>Being concerned about public opinion can bring you much grief and misery<br />
and even shorten your life.</p>

<p>So, be yourself and enjoy life  !!!</p>

<p>Stop worrying about everyone else's ass and you'll live longer.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;114&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	Aug-15 10:30 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (114 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>*Fallen Stargoyle.</p>

<p>Guess you could call me a born again antichristian lol. I lost the faith decades ago dropped like a bad nun's habit lol. When I say AntiChristian I personally mean that I am not Satanic, I do believe faintly in one central creative force, I just distrust christians as naive, sheltered, goodygoody, egotistical and arrogant, deliberately insulting, patronizing, pontificating, overzealous, idealistic, anal, subservient, meek, psychotic, mental, obsessive, narrowminded, prejudicial, and they dress boringly.</p>

<p>I Fired God way early on. I lived the kind of life that really tests the presence of a benevolent god, and I think if you still believe then evidently you haven't in the direst need looked to see it's Just Not There. I lose someone close to me and the reverend says it's God's Plan? Well, screw god, I don't like his plan. Hey if a reverend preacher pastor priest is gonna speak for god I can take it as gospel. Gospel that god is like a giant bored kid with a magnifying glass viewing judging and frying us like bugs on a whim. Doesn't sound like a god I really want hanging around.</p>

<p>I did have one brief moment of uplifting religious fervor, it was a really very charismatic night of AWANAS, kinda a fun and games night at the country church. I had just completed my gold leather with copper vynil seams bible cover and was feeling like this really cool cared for christian child of god. Hey I was eleven lol I also had Hulk Hogan up on a pedestal too. I read the bible passages as if I had a clue what all the repetitive contradictory thee thou talk was really talking about. Me and my glow in the dark Praying Hands statue, and bible, and king solomon bookmark were just glowing, my new imaginary friend God was with me lol.</p>

<p>I was bursting with pride at this! I announced to Dad I was now a Christian! :D I believed in God now! Dad stopped and looked at me grinning like a lunatic, but grn starting to quaver~ and said \&quot;So?\&quot;. But that got me thinking, yes so, so what, now what? Klunk! That brought my godulism to a halt. Sure I occasionally jumped back on the biblewagon for a quick scripture look, an attempt at prayer, or just talking to god acting like god existed and could hear me. That condition has been in remission for decades now, with the exception of cursing god for bad traffic, people's misbehavior, poor scheduling and bad timing.</p>

<p>I have lived the life that tested the presence of a benevolent god, if he realy existed he'd have helped by now. Unless you take the uberpious route and say all my suffering and travails were god's punishment for me or to make me stronger? No thanks. Should be up to diamond strength already, back off. In my darkest hours, prayers to god, no answer, the god you are trying to call has been disbelieved or no longer in reverence. Please try again. Nice god you guys got here. I'd fire him if I were you. He's lazy neglects his given duties and when he can be bothered to apply himself to his task of interaction it's only to cause natural disasters? Wow huh? How very lame.</p>

<p>I've tasked myself towards killing god lol one believer at a time. I'm an Irreverend. It's time to stop the nonsense. Of course I will leave the christians to their devout worships, some people aren't ready to let go yet. Alot of folks merely need something else to jump onto, being that SelfReliance isn't confident enough footing for them quite yet. But I appeal to the people who belive in any religion that endorses war. Let's see your god/s come down and fight alongside you. If he really wanted war, even victory, imagine what a god could do on the battlefield! We're talking some major shock and awe there.</p>

<p>Shoot, all it would take is a God appearing in Iraq, even an Angel. We're so media interlaced an event like that would spread through the world view like wildfire! Now ya think if there was a god he would have done that by now? No? God doesn't work like that? Well I don't think god works anyways. But how does God work? How can we claim to know the mind of an unknowable god, passing down edicts verbatim when his plan is always so mysterious? If his plan is to let us destroy eachother then I don't think it matters if he's worshipped or not. You can't persuade or dissuade a god like that, cajoling a giant icy distant cruel vengeful angry god, sounds like fun. No thank you.</p>

<p>It's time to move past the need for this. Hey, adopt a few stray gods, learn from all religions equally, take what works for you and own it. Customize a pantheon. But place yourself as the center. You'll be the god of your own life. Only by creating your own heavens and hells and knowing you're doing it can you create the rest of your own reality. Sure it's subject to everyone else's realities and alot of them aren't going in the same direction you are but you can own your part. There won't be a God to claim your good on, there won't be a devil to blame your bad on.</p>

<p>That's the problem with people these days, too goddamn stuck in their ruts to own up to some self responsibility. There's gotta be this reason that starts with God wants, God told, God demands, God blessed, God likes God hates, God god god. Maybe it's time to find something better to do than kneeling praying bowing scraping worshipping adoring blaaah. Maybe it's time for our scientific outlook on things to look back at our present selves with our outdated monotheistic population control system that still serves as the backbone of law and taxes and government.</p>

<p>Maybe there's a reason why things work the way they do besides God made them that way. Maybe there are forces in this universe that religion is Not responsible for. Maybe just maybe things happen for no reason at all other than they just can. Are any of you ready for that realization? That kind of Revelation? We got fanatics all over the place trying to bring about their religious endtimes prophecies, their faith is fading so they need that affirming stimuli I guess. Like dumping water on your head for 40 days and nights and saying it's The Flood! The Flood! Is it too late to stop this? Wouldn't we all rather live? Are we that afraid of surviving as a species and civilization that we gotta cut off proceedings post haste? Fearing the future.</p>

<p>Sounds like fun.*</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;115&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	Aug-18 12:51 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (115 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>Wow, that's quite the rant d00d. =P</p>

<p>I don't practice any religion, nor do I feel compelled to do so. I'm pretty damn happy just having one person in which I can completely confide in and trust with my every dark secret and those horrible mistakes past. I'm not perfect, and he shares that with me. We're just people living and learning and enjoying each other's company and thoughts.</p>

<p>If there is a god, I'm gonna need a little bit of proof. Why do I need proof? Because that bum on the street that's telling me he's god and that I'm a sinner and should read the bible is in fact not god, and so the one fella that wants to be this one and only all powerful god is going to have to do something pretty significant to have my belief. And how do I know that bum wasn't god? I can claim to be god and that does not make me god. People can lie. And that does not move me to believe in what they say. The bible is man's word. Not god's. I flatly do not believe in a thing the bible says.</p>

<p>It's not that I'm unwilling to believe. I do not believe in creationism. I believe in science and evolutionism. I'm mortal and can't understand infinite stuff. How can god be infinite, how can the universe be infinite? It's always been there, forever! It's stuff that we're not meant to understand. The things that are in my life are finite and definable. Science explains everything I need to understand. I just don't see a whole lot of space for god in my life.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;116&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	Aug-18 1:15 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (116 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>{I'm a ranty guy lol and God always taks the form of bums, it's what he most identifies with, but he's giving bums a bad name.}</p>

<p>Alanis Morissette - What If God Was One Of Us<br />
If god had a name, what would it be?<br />
And would you call it his face if you were faced with him and all his glory<br />
what would you ask if you had just one question<br />
yeah yeah god is great<br />
yeah yeah god is good<br />
yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah<br />
What if god was one of us ?<br />
just a slob like one of us<br />
just a stranger on the bus, trying to make his way home<br />
If god had a face, what would it look like?<br />
And would you want to<br />
if seeing meant that you would have to believe in things like heaven<br />
and in Jesus and the saints and all the profits<br />
and yeah yeah god is great<br />
and yeah yeah god is good<br />
yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah<br />
What if god was one of us<br />
just a slob like one of us<br />
just a stranger on the bus<br />
trying to make his way home<br />
back up to heaven all alone<br />
nobody calling on the phone<br />
except for the pope maybe in rome<br />
(instrumental)<br />
yeah yeah god is great<br />
yeah yeah god is good<br />
yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah<br />
what if god was one of us<br />
just a slob like one of us<br />
just a stranger on the bus<br />
trying to make his way home<br />
just trying to make his way home<br />
like a holy rolling stone<br />
back up to heaven all alone<br />
just trying to make his way home<br />
nobody calling on the phone<br />
except for the pope maybe in rome</p>

<p>{Oddly later Alanis herself got to play God on the Dogma movie. I was homeless for awhile, can I be god? I knew I was missing out on something there.}</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;117&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	Aug-24 9:54 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (117 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>We have the Joan Osbourne version of that song. I didn't know Alanis sang it too! It's prolly better than Joan's version, bah!</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;118&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-24 11:27 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (118 of 126) </p>
 	
<p>It's on my old MySpace, so I'm not sure it all exists yet, and it's ten times as controversial as Anything that Stargoyle has ever said lol. But if you mortals think you're ready for it, well then I'll go see if I can go get it.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;119&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-24 11:47 pm <br />
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<p>Soul/itar/y Re/define/meant Probably just a Blog<br />
SouLTroN<br />
Gender: Male<br />
Status: Married<br />
Age: 33<br />
Sign: Scorpio<br />
City: BELLINGHAM<br />
State: Washington<br />
Country: US<br />
My Blog Groups<br />
Judges, Juries &amp; Executioners<br />
The Ultimate NonTopic OffTopic AntiTopic Ever!<br />
Current mood: mischievous</p>

<p>\&quot;Hi kids, I'm god! No no wait hear me out. Now I know I haven't been seen or heard from in some 5000 years of known history nor 41,4356,4387,398 years 3 months and 4 days of UNknown history but I just wanted to drop a note and let you kids know I'm still around. I don't have much a hand in earthly doings as you all seem to wish I did, but I do have some suggestions! Anyone claiming to speak for me, including myself? Liar liar.</p>

<p>Pants, blabla fire all that. Nobody speaks for me, mainly cause nobody listens anyways. Sorry to say all the spent martyrisms, all the wars fought in my name, all the prayers and worship, real yawners, why dont you kids go outside and play. I'll pray to me instead. ou kids go and live.</p>

<p>Sheesh, thinking you were created instantly, my original design took Time to improve upon! A single enzymatic molecule and well I gave an inch you all took a mile! Very nice!</p>

<p>You can have the patience to go from primordial ooze to jello pudding pops, but you can't even get along with eachother. Bush? I didn't appoint him to office, he doesn't speak for me. He's very entertaining, thought I was watching someone making fun of presidency in general listening to his comedic stutterings and malaprops, but scary part is he's serious. Oh no, someone's reading another bible. Listen, it may be about me, but it's 101% WRONGO. I don't send people to any hells they haven't sent themselves to in the first place. Angels? You want one of those flying over your car? Sitting on telephone lines? Interesting but ridiculous concept. Thanks anyway.</p>

<p>The DEVIL! Oh yes now he's real, very real, in fact he's me! At least for my part of it, the rest of the evil is actually humans evilling eachother. See the god part of me takes credit for all the material, the devil part of me takes the blame for letting it all go to hell. And right smack dab inbetween comes Free Choice! This is where you humans can do what even I as God could not imagine you doing! I built the house, you do the maintenance, actually it just kinda exploded and fell in on itself in a usable form, but if ya wanna say I did it, hell thanks, that's high praise. But it's your earth, your reality, as you defined it, but not as you defined me. So in closing I suggest you quit putting words in my mouth and focus on the being of the yourselves, yes including the smartass jerkoid typing this for me, lol. GOOD NIGHT!\&quot;</p>

<p>Hiya kids, god again, yes I'm still on that tired played out god riff.</p>

<p>But hey you get a listen to the news coverage of the election 06? Such a topic for another blog category I suppose, hey god may have finally gotten a myspace, but he's still shaky on organization. If I was totally like had it together, well we wouldn't have Australia now then would we? I was having a weird time then, so sue me. Still very funny, I wanted a giant mouse with a deer head, rabbit ears, the body of a furred velociraptor. Okay a beaver, with a duck bill, poisonous quills and could lay eggs. A teddy bear like mammal that was grouchy smelled bad and was addicted to a certain type of leaf. I was feeling Explorative! Yes that's the one. All bad humor aside, it's probably time to see to quelling some of the possible negative flak I see coming from the not as understanding of ye readers. My point is, and you are just going to love this. You're gods too! That's right you all have my power. I'm so weary of people who can't be good and charitable of their own accord, for instance I disguised myself as a homeless person once, got 20 bucks, and was told why too. It was their christian duty! Duty? Work? Is god paying you for this? You couldn't be decent and respectful on your own?</p>

<p>Shee, bad or good don't blame me. Bad or good it was your own personal and human nature. Nobody tells you to be a virtuous or villainous person, you do it on yor own. Leave me and lucipher outta this, we're too busy playing mortal kombat, and he is slick with 14 hit combos, but he doesn't know about my wicked skills swanging fatalities on his candy ass.</p>

<p>Anyways, you do have the power of gods. You can claim credit for the miracles and maladies that this world evidences, you can claim imperical knowledge of the hidden workings of this universe and reality, all that becomes clearer and clearer with research. Science is putting me right outta business, but I don't mind, sooner or later they grow up and leave the nest so to speak, and the further you get away from using religion as a crutch, the closer you get to full spiritual maturity! Now you can agree or disagree to this maturely preferred, but fully indignantly angered is ok as well.</p>

<p>This is your power of free choice.</p>

<p>Not to say you now have divine permission to be evil! Good is always the preference, to do good for yourself and others. personally, I feel that as god you're all ready to start taking your first baby steps as a new enlightened planetary civilization and stop with the old boogieman superstition big brother god watches us type of behavior. It's time you did well for the sake of wellness. Yes I'm partly submitting this for the sake of spice and controversy but if you don't shake up the fishtank everynow and then, all the fishpoop settles at the bottom to cement into an uncleanable mess. My sediments exactly. So hey listen kids, it's been great and I hope I smoothed out some ruffled feathers, although feathers were not included in your original mammalian primate design, and sleep smoothly, dream well, and think of applying your full potential to your life and the world around you. Now if you'll excuse me I gotta hover over the few remaining swing vote states and breath down some necks. Choice also means positive change, and if they gotta just gotta look to me for answers, well I think the Democrats are the hottest thing since Pikachu!</p>

<p>Can't type much now kids, plum wore myself out vandalizing the moon, here check this out, beautiful. Sure I'm old as time itself, but it doesn't excuse me this immature behavior! I mean wait, in that it this actually does! Sigh, ok, I'm just a giant cosmic punk. But I still have more toys than you all!</p>

<p>Since inventing the Alphabet I've seen not many other better uses than this, you're asking me? Oh wait, yes? You wanna know more about God? Avoid church, read here. A- Available: Sometimes I wish, lol, if only for a day. Whoops night?- Age: 32 nearly 33.- Annoyance: HUmans.B- Best Friend: My best friend is my ability to attract so many quality friends at once, how's that one?- Beer: OE ICE 800, malt licquors, fancy local brews, guiness, or whatever's being offered.- Birthday: 11/15C- Crush: Stomp, Mangle, Flatten, Impact, Strike, and recycle?- Car: Saturn midnite blue.- Candy: Licorice.D- Day or Night: NIGHT!- Dream vehicle: A triple changer mecha.- Easiest person to talk to: Myself.- Eggs: Spicy Omelette, peppers, cheese and meats.F- First crush: I don't remember her name, the glue girl with the curly blonde hair in kindergarten.G- Gummy Bears or Gummy Worms: Sourpatch kids, lol.- Giver or taker: Taker of what comes my way, giver cause it makes my day.H- Hair Color: Auburn, brown? Used to be red, going skin colored, lol.- Height: 6'1\&quot;- Happy: Content.I- Ice Cream: Chocolate anything. Licorice icecream, it gives you blue poop, try it, it's a frikkin trip!- Instrument: Indian flute if I had to pick one. It comes hiking with me.J- Jewelry: Skull and bat rings, though I'm not much a ring wearer, they're nice to ogle while waiting for pages to load, lol.- Job: adult babysitting, property integrity constancy maintenance, enforcement car filling, uniform mannequin, lol.K- Kids: Gobie and Pixie, they meow, but they're just fine.- Kickboxing or karate: Ninjitsu.L- Longest Car Ride: Astoria Oregon to Butte Montana, sleepless arrived at butte me and my pal both unshaven bloodshot eyes, and ordering at McDonalds, people were a tad scared, we were laughing like way too much. M- Milk flavor: Plain, chocolate or eggnog.N- Number of Siblings: 1, deceased, numerous spiritual siblings, some also now deceased, gotta stop calling people Bro, it's killing them.- Number of Piercings: None, au natural.O- One wish: ust gimme the damn million bucks, lol.- One regret: Not picking up on clues happiness was tying to give me soon enough to receive them.P- Pet peeves: Egotism, artificiality, unforgivable damaging naivete in positions of power, and a certain type of breath and skin smell that makes me cough and gag. - Part of your personality that you like: Adaptability.Q- Quick or slow: Quick, let's get to the slowness, lol.R- Reason to smile: - Mirrors, damn I'm one handsome mutant. Reality TV Shows: - Get real, no really, get real, reality shows, are kinda not worth the watching. Reason to cry: Some current events. S- Song you last heard: Instruments Of Destruction I think by Spectre General.T- Time you woke up: Noonish- Time Now: 4;36pm, yes I still look like hell, so what, lol.- Time for bed: sually around 4 - 5 am.U- Unpredictable: EAT &szlig;&ordf; and DIE! YAAAUGHABOO! All your cereal are belong to me now, Yes? Sure someties WHY NOT! Stop asking me questions SAY AGAIN? Again, thank you, you're welcome, no completely stable, lol.V- Vegetable you hate: Squash.- Vegetable you love: Jalapenos.- Vacation spot: to be differnt, the astral plane, lol. W- Worst habits: Probably smoking, junk food, videogames, internet, ok I quit all at once, goodbye, lol jk. X- X-Rays:<br />
Yesm, and mri and brochoscopy.Y- Year it is now: - 1984 Yellow: Snow.Z- Zoo animal: - Snow leopard or that one monkey who wanted to sit near me and just kinda in his thinker pose. Zodiac sign: Scorpio leo sun leo moon, basically, kinda hammy, but read between the lions. Chinese, Water Ox. Celtic White Hound. Aztec Flint. India Vrishika. Native American Medicine Wheel, Snake.</p>

<p>I wanna GO!Body:100. First off, what is your name? All I wana say here is B.99. Why were you named that? After a song, and it's celtic for Fighter.98. Who is your best friend? Gobie97. Do you have any siblings? Had.96. Are your parents together/divorced/seperated? May Divorce be with you.95. Favorite color? blue glass.94. Who is ur favorite NFL team? Degeneration X.93. What does the 7th message in ur text inbox say and who is it from? I got the clan creedo. I can only read and see. Not hear. I love it, very direct and to the point. Thikko!92. What about the 13th? Well I still have the cellphone so you can bug me. OtakuGrL 91. Who sits behind u in 7th period? The Undertaker90. Who sits to the left? Abraham Lincoln89. Where is your mom right now? Of all places visitting my aunt in Roswell NM88. Do u have any kids? NO87. Who is the 5th person u got a missed call from? Crycell Gryphone86. Closest black object. Keyboard85. Closest silver object. Skull ring84. Have u ever jumped a fence running from a cop? Lmao no, 83. Do u sing in the shower? I used to until I fuond out how thin those apartment walls really are by accidentally doing a duet with the neighbor, gods I hate apartment life.82. Do u own any pets? 2.81. How does ur hair look right now? Drying curly, unruly.80. Last time u listened to country music? 2 days ago79. Have u ever been to a concert? Yes, weird al and willie nelson78. If u could kill someone, who? one of my bosses?77. What are ur fears? Scary.76. Do u still pee ur pants? Only with the zipper open75. What do u hear right now? Northern Exposure74. How many drugs are in ur system right now? One caffeine73. What kind of drunk are u? Philosophical drunk.72. What are u wearing? Uniform71. Last person u commented? Cant remember.70. Do u sing? Yezzz.69. Since were on the number, have u ever 69ed? Yep, a few times.68. Screamo or Country? Techno67. Rock or Rap? Mixtures of both66. Last person u sent naked pictures to? Lmao do I hate anyone that much..,65. Who did u last call? The automatic checking out system.64. Who last called u? Mr. Alonzo63. What jewelry do u wear daily? Ring62. Are u happy right now? Happy is an act to simulate thigns going right in the world, they aren't, I'm not.61. Who did u last say u loved? Janine Turner60. Would u die for someone? Only for myself.59. If so, who? Myself.58. Who wants to hang out with u tonight? Dispatch people who're aspiring security guards? With ductape, lol so they can be sirens.57. What do u smell right now? Drying soap56. Do u have to pee right now? Mildly but it can wait a few more hours.55. What did u do last night? Absolutely nothing.54. What are u doin today? Wwwwworking53. If an ex asked u back out, would u say yes? Depends on which ex, and how loudly I'd fking laugh.52. Do u pick ur nose? No I choose or select it.51. Do u cuss? Fuck yeah50. Bedsheet color. Blue again49. Wall color. white48. Have u ever had sperm in ur eyeball? lmao that's fking sick.47. Do u cut urself? accidentally every now and tehn46. Wildest rumor uve ever heard about urself? I'm faking my illness.45. Do u have makeup on right now? NO43. Are u shy? No cmment42. Your hero? Chris Stevens.41. Last alcoholic beverage u consumed? Red Sangria40. Favorite ice cream? English Toffee this time.39. Have u ever layed with a member of the opposite sex? Yes, a few times, and not enough.38. America or Canada? Amerida, Canica.37. What makes u mad? Humans 36. What if u found out u were adopted? Oh thakn gods, where are my real parents, lol.35. Jeans or Sweatpants? Both34. Do u like boys with short or shaggy hair? I dont like boys.33. Name 5 things in ur room. Coffeecup, cellphone,. cats, leobreaker, gargoyle collection.32. Do u have socks on? o but should cause I gtta get to wrk soon.31. Do u own any big sunglasses? Huge ones, very comfy.30. Have u ever cried so hard u puked? No29. Have u ever cried urself to sleep? probably28. Black or White? Black27. Hollister or Hot Topic? Dunno hollister so hot topic ii is26. Have u recently talked to an ex? No25. Been dumped? no24. Can you touch your toes? Yes23. Been in a dangerous situation? No22. Fave tv show? This time it's Trinity Blood or Bleach21. Do you like 80s movies? Are tey really any other kids?20. Been fired? Yep.19. Worn someone elses underwear? No.18. Most embarassing cd? Spice World soundtrack, lmao17. What kinda music do you like? All kinds, kinda16. Do you believe in ghosts? Yes, 15. Are you a crazy stalker? I stalk and I'm crazy, but people bore me too much to bother stalking.14. Best city you've visited? This time butte montana, two wods, raw amethyst gravel, three words, lol13. Been to London? No.12. Do you have any bad habits? plenty11. Fave subject at school? Drama10. Been to college? Aye9. Fave jello? Green8. Fave actor/actress? Thomas Jane / SaaaaawhatsherfaceSALMA HAYAK!7. Do you ever walk around the house naked? Yes, it's kinda fun, lol6. Ever shoplifted? Way way back5. Fascinated by the macabre? Macrame? I wish I cuold do that stuff, macabre yes, totally, lol4. Favourite holidays? Birthday halloween, 4th of july3. What are you looking forward to? Somethign that will never happen.2. Ever gotten lost in the dark? Nope. I live int he dark.1. Do you snore/talk/walk in your sleep? Snore, talk.</p>

<p>Kids, God here is known by many names, alot like Metaphorm, but not as good loking as him, my finest creation if he allows me to take credit, lol. So anyway, here's a shocker chair rocker, but did you all know you're all basicaly worshipping the same guy? Gimme a ozzy black sabbath 'do and some nice silver copper armor, and I'm Odin. Eating binge and a shweet tan I'm Buddha.</p>

<p>You name it I'm there, I'm only limited by your imaginations. This is why holy wars, or battles fought in my name are so redundant, it's all in whose imaginary friend is cooler.</p>

<p>It's now al in really who's version of the same me ismore correct, like I've said before nobody is truly completely correct, but there are some interesting variations of me that even I couldn't have thought up.<br />
SouLTroN's version of me is right dandy, still not totally correct, am right in saying I am the unknowable?</p>

<p>SouL's version of me is alike to the Galactic Trickster, the spirit of fun and life and love. I am the best in humanity because I was made up of alot of the best of humanity. Aspire to be me? No. Aspire t be the best you that you can be? Yes. I'll spare you the pop positivity and inspirational styrofoam, but I believe in you more than any of you believe in me. I'm in the mod to disect the bible for a bit. You with me? Good. Genesis, it took 7 days to create Phil COllins, on the 8th day cuold hear Phill Collins in the air tonight, Oh Lawd. Well I remembah!</p>

<p>Adam and Lilith? Yes. Lii was a strong spiritted gal, think she got that from female grunge rockers and alanis moronette and Sarah MacClachalachagackle, lol. Jk. Ironic that Alanis potrays mein DOGMA, I've never looked hotter in a fluffy skirt I tellya. Kevin Smith is a visionary.<br />
The flood, 40 days and forty nights.</p>

<p>That was Global Warming. Should have been your first global warning. SHeep fart methane, ok that was theory.</p>

<p>Thins happen on this earth even when I'm not involved, if you can believe that, sometimes &szlig;&ordf; just happens. I mean It'd be a fulltime job for me if I myself had to cause everything that happens to happen. Chaos and chance and fortune and fate need their place. Sunday's coming up, and dare you to do something. Do not go to church, those people need to get real jobs. have no ned of your money and it never really reaches me anyway. It pays teh cable bill and gas money of that frocking podium standing lawgiver tat claims to represent me on earth. Do your own thing, and do it wel, do it for youself and do it for your own best benefit. Let church preach to itself, you alone can do what's best for you, and I repeat, that preacher reverend bible salesman should be made to get a real job. His usage of my name should demand royalties for anyhow, but like I said I don't need the money! I already have all I want and need.</p>

<p>The WAGES OF SIN Quiz. Fill it out like so and I'll explain it all after, now TO THE CONFESSIONAL! Give it about as close to an exact approximate number of each thing, these are not exactly sins, but some things you might not want known the specifics of, Number and then total. Had sex: Alot, innumerable.Smoked: Likewise.Got drunk: 0kay maybe the number system isn't gonna work all that well.Went skinny dipping: 2. Kissed someone of the opposite sex: Many many times. Kissed someone of the same sex: 0!Cheated: 1.Fell asleep in class: 24.Been expelled: 5.Been in a fist fight: 8.Given oral: 5.Got oral: 10.Prank called the cops: 0.Stole something: 9. Done drugs: 13.Dyed your hair: 0. Done something with someone older (like a few years): Something's kinda vague, n/a then.Went out with someone OVER 18 (if your under 18): 2. Ate a whole thing of oreos: 9.Cried yourself to sleep: 3.Said you love someone but didnt mean it: 100.Been in love: 6.Got caught doing something that you shouldnt have been doing: You have no idea, this defies numbers, and infinitutde the times I was NOT caught.Went streaking: 1. Got arrested: 2.Madeout with someone at the movies: 1.Peed in the pool: 3. Played spin the bottle: I spun a bottle and came up with the number 8.Done something you regret: Innumerable again.</p>

<p>Let's discuss Sin, sin is according tot he oldest and original meanings, simply means Missing The Mark, imperfection, in other words being human, which you can see by this quiz above is actally quite fun, I'd incarnate into a human form as many times as possible if it meant cuold have this much damn wrong fun, lol. MY TOTAL!: 212 , Okay if you cannot beat that score, then you are actually doing better than me, oops God, lol. And are just fine in the eyes of God. Keep in mind this over the course of this whole human lifetime, not only in recent memory.</p>

<p>Damn if all that happened just recently I'd be one hell of a hedonistic wastebasket! Point I'm making here is LIVE = EVIL, how we define evil may not be how it should really be classified. arm against yourself and others IS bad at least, as in just definitely not good, but all in all a learning experience.</p>

<p>It's not a race to perfection, it's a marathon, how long you last, if you still survived, you're at least still on track, keep on moving.he World makes the You go around. Amen, now stop asking me questions about the specifics of all that, lol.</p>

<p>Holy Trinity Quiz, the father the son and the holy answers, lol.THREE NAMES YOU GO BY: Meta, Cat, Brian.THREE THINGS THAT SCARE YOU: Republicans, religious fanatics, insane emotional clingy people.THREE THINGS THAT MAKE YOU HAPPY: Money, free time, friends.THREE THINGS YOU HATE: Haters, hypocracy, and and meat puppets.THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS: Nicotine caffeine, alcohol and cholestrol.THREE THINGS YOU ARE WEARING RIGHT NOW: Security, Guard, Uniform.THREE THINGS ABOUT THE OPPOSITE (OR SAME) SEX THAT APPEAL TO YOU: Being the opposite sex, being a female version of me, and yet being enough unlike me to keep me guessing.THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES: Collecting, RPGaming, Coffee.THREE THINGS YOU WANT REALLY BAD RIGHT NOW: A birthday Gift, for peope to stop asking if I want a birthday gift, a full contact rent to own lapdancer, lol.THREE CAREERS YOU'VE CONSIDERED: D.J., Hospital / Rodeo Clown, and for a scary unthinking instant of my life I wanted to join the army as a form of suicide, lol.THREE PLACES YOU WOULD GO ON VACATION: Ireland, Canada, or deep deep in the woods.THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE: Vengeance or just to outlive all my enemies, dabble in a multi lol, say all the things that are on my mind about the people I see right to the people I see. Father Son and Holy Spirit? Am I the father or the son? Who's the baby daddy to dis daddy baby? And why is our house haunted?</p>

<p>If anyone can explain to me the concept of this trinity and somehow make sense doing it please give it a try, after you try this quiz, lol. And how come I haven't gotten any hatemail from this? I gotta have soemthing to work offa ya know?</p>

<p>You scored as Unipolar Depression. Congraulations! You are depressed! You know just how it feels to bear all the world's burdens, and the value of a 19-hour night's sleep. And you really hate that circle-guy thing on your Zoloft pill packets.<br />
Unipolar Depression<br />
75%Borderline Personality Disorder<br />
42%Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder<br />
17%Antisocial Personality Disorder<br />
17%Eating Disorders<br />
8%Schizophrenia<br />
8%<br />
Which mental disorder do you have?<br />
created with QuizFarm.comSanity is overrated, and a harmingful misnomer.<br />
I wil need two volunteers from the audience, a sane person and someone who's crazy. Mr. Sane Person, if you saw a crazy person drowning wuold you save them? This this make you sane that you didn't or crazy that you did. Mrs. Crazy person, if you were drowning wuold you even ask Mr. Sane here to help or wuold you just not bother knowing he'd walk right on past. Now ya see how this goes. There is actually realy clinically insane, and then there is outcast, which is also caled insane,. and someone told that enough begins to believe it, and fgoes insane, congrats, the human race has just ruined another one, thank you all and good night..., Why do I keep delaying Armageddon on this lot, lol, oh yeah the movies coming out this summer, for one. Here I am now, Entertain Me!</p>

<p>Hey kids, God here again and it's about that time of year. Yes, when my whiter kids came across teh seas and made themselves at home in America, despite any and all nonexistent immigration laws not in effect at that time. They came t america t escape religious persecution in order to go somewhere else and do it to eachother and others of my creations.<br />
The burned witches, those most natural, in touch and helpful of religious practicers, and they forced native americans into reservations and missoins to drill the old monotheistic control principle into their minds as it was done to them thousands of years ago. I can't turn my back on you all for a mere millenia can I? I swear, it's all can do to keep from pullingthe universe over and paddling the lot of you. I had the rare and funny discomfort of having a thanksgiving ON an indian reservation, and don't think I didn't haveany reservations about that stupid joke outta the way NEXT, but it was an interesting experience.</p>

<p>Heard some great white people jokes and even though I'm currently carnated in a whitey body I found myself nervously laughing despite in spite of myself. Stuff like ah yes cuold you my red brother pass me those potatoes? That turkey? that cranberry sauce? Oregon? California, and that delicious stuffing! Since when did whites get the lion share and you put the natives at teh geographical equivalent of the kids table? This isn't t offend anyone, it's like all this other stuff another way offered oflooking at things and traditions we take for granted that in many cases needs some re evaluating. I myself God will be working Tgiving night, and I don't celebrate it much anways, too much bad memories, of mushy stews, dry as helleck turkey, flaky dusty pies and obligated familial group feastings wth unliked family. God needs a drink, lol afk, ... Ah and he drank it and it was good. Jesus said red wine was his blood? He was never that much of a lush, but he would havea rough swig if he ever found out he was not my biological son, but an adopted human. Well helleck, he wandered around for nearly 30 years claiming he was my direct offspring and he was basically a nice kid, but he looks nothing like me, and I don't recall ever getting intimate in the unreligious sense with any woman with a beard like the one he inheritted, 'd remember that, trust me, no matter how much of his blood drank. But this is a topic for Hismas and Feaster.</p>

<p>We're discussing Thanks and Misgivings. Guess wanna see it all turned around, don't just go out and weary out your poor beleagured retail grocer workers with your stupid traditional compulsions just to have weeks of leftovers and a few more unlosable lbs, your challenge, your homework, if you will is t give of yourself the surplus of your own home and take it to a food bank. Canned goods, boxed stuff, nonperishables please. That rotten fruit and vegetable matter you people call donation and the flies call pure heaven is totally unacceptable and almost casually insulting. No, give of yourself. ANd in that way you say thanks for the presence of your felow man and the chance to help someone else and feel good about it. Don't do it for me, don't do it outta any wasted christian duty, do it because it's the community thing to do. If you are all going to insist on living so close to eachother, in such large stressful groups all fo the sake of some convenience the least you can do is ensure someone else gets to share in the benefit of living in the city community, not bein swept under the rug like so much guilty refuse. As a parent one of the few things I ask of you is to clean your rooms, share your toys, play well with others, and wash your hands before eating, you don't know where you've been! Givvy HappsThanking kids, and definitely give that mince pie an extra indulgence, it'll give you a needed excuse for not trying the fruitcake.</p>

<p>Puh-Leaze!</p>

<p>Hey kiddos, GOD here, again, yep the ol big G to the O to the D is a little ticked off still. STILL!</p>

<p>Armageddon around to it I swear, Yall gonna make me go revelations on your monkey arses, make ya famous. Aherm, Need I say again wars fought over religion are just plain silly? Who's imaginary friend is cooler? What are we back in the Crusades or something?<br />
Do you think this impresses your god/s? No it doesn't. I've been quiteunimpressed at these extinction and genocide attempts I see in the news lately. Man if I had to rely on just the news t tel me what was going on of Earth I'd have scrapped the whole Human project and started over, whatta lotta drama. No good news, just ratings news, you all want bad weather, death misery controversy conspiracy and a general coverall excuse for apathy. The world's going to hell so what else is there to do but survive, great pep me up with morning coffee. Say did you watch the news today? Oh yeah we're doomed, ya wana go out for java saturday? Sounds great seeya there. I wuold urge all of you to sit back and relax a bit, negotiations is not the sissy thing to do. Gandhi was the world's ultimate type dude cause he negotiated! I know of one sanitly figure who faced down a whole line of firing soldiers, all their bullets turned to flowers at her feet! That was all me baby, lol, would have had the bullets transfigurate into skittles or sarah machclachallaghlan cd's, but those at the time had not been invented yet, so I let it go cliche. DOVES! SNAP! Doves, damit, well maybe some other time I'll try that, I'm only concerned about the effect, guns firing birds at any speed is a little disconcerting and might not be peace inducing! God's a little distracted watching tv and having morning coffee, but later on it's off to an unknown corner of the world to inspire one small child to write the perfect bit of poetry to her ailing grandmother in estonia, and then cause some electrical disturbances somewhere where they're abusing power anyways, amongst millions of other things that am given credit for by the minute.</p>

<p>Well, as we now turn to closing this myspace page down to passive we reflect, noooo we REVELATE! In this here minibile fr our modern times, written by the hand of god on the keyboard of God, it's time for Revelations. Your world will end like so. First, we will coat the very atmosphere of human society with a sickened apathy towards anything that doesn't involve our own menial vices and selfish pleasures. We'll take away more and more freedoms, enforcing controls fr your own good, it's gonna save ya alotta work down the line, and alot of that bothersome freethinking. Then, we'll govern by fear with our newly minted boogiemen, human and abstract both, and your only solace will be the tabloid headlines of celebrity relationship anomalies and media electronic escapisms. We'll fatten up your foods with weightening non abosorbable chemicals and other inorganic unnatural matter, creating our mastered race of slow sickly overweight foggy headed docile slugs.<br />
We'll keep making the wealthy wealthier, and the rest of you barely living, because let's faceit, the will of the people must be heeded, but it's rawdaddy ching ching that pays the paychecks. Take a backseat.</p>

<p>Take a number. Take a break. Take a powder. Take a pill. Take a long long long look at what al you're taking without so much as a look. We dont even need to bait the traps anymore to poison you all like vermin. Who is we? We are the ruling majority, we are the power in the engine of the machinery that runs this planet, and guess what, we don't give a good god damn. A huma lifetime rarely exceeds 100 yrs, the planet has at least twice that before things really get bad, s that's not exactly our most immediate concern. Tank you all for worshipping god, it keeps you well behaved, less work for us. Who is god really? Is he a force for good and compassoin all over the world who just.... happens to have been uh distracted for the past 3000 years or so now? Or is instead of Man being the creation of the mind of God, God being a creation in the mind of Man?</p>

<p>God created in Man's likeness. A very effective and efficiently applied monotheistic control principle tat's borrowed and stolen from smaller subjugated and enslaved other religions in an effort to keep relevant? Relevant. Revelant. Your world will end because you let it, because get the irony of this, but organized religion will be the end of the world, says so in about every religion. Read the endtext of many of the more radical extremist religions, forthough even that they have successfully controlled, decimated, absorbed and assimilated every other minor facet before it, it lacked the stamina to carry on. It wrote in a nice handy little ending to itself.</p>

<p>An eject seat, a finish line, a very definite conclusion. Question is, d you wat this? DO you really want this? You want the beast, the archangels, the fires floods famines and french's mustard gas? You still hve a choice you know, just as I do.</p>

<p>I took one new years resolution and mutated it over and moreover. I said ok I'm gonna find religion, no religion totally suited, so I customized. It seemed to be such a good workin mechanism that I then opted to Found a religion. Still aint come up with a name for it yet. n</p>

<p>Finding and Founding gods, salvaging older but still valid beliefs, I decided on grasping the principle to the fullest, to the hilt, and weilding it to it's fullest by BEING A GOD! And as you see it's fairly easy to do too. You take credit for all that is created, claim credit for the god in the world, spread a little too, blame evils on a devil. Sure I'll claim credit for all that, but I'll let ya damn well know where the evil's coming from, they're these nearly hairless bipeds whose buzzing honking clicking hissing language and neurotic mindsets seem t power the very earth forward for the rst of us.<br />
Now I cuold have typed this all under the religion part of MySpace, but this isn't religion as me or may of you think of it, it's mostly a joke, a spoof, a odd strange controversial liberal bashing of all the icons we've laid too much weight upon. I do admit I go back and read some of this crap spew with a genuine surprise that all came outta lil ol me, but this is cald functional insanity, lol. Still, I'm eager to wrap this all up. The main inspiration for me even starting up a myspace has sort of departed and a good part of my will to continue using this has diminished. You know where I can be found, and you don't have to pray either, lol.</p>

<p><a href="Http://forums.talkcity.com/tc-metacore">Http://forums.talkcity.com/tc-metacore</a> or you can get outside, take a walk at night, wish on a star, sing to the moon, and breath in that crystalline pristine nighttime air. I'm not there, but you are, and I as if I was a God, now leave you in charge of yourselves, amen.</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;120&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	Aug-26 11:00 am <br />
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<p>*DUnno no Joan Osbourne, but maybe so, unless she Does sound like Ozzy. Then it's even better Go Joan!*</p>

<p>{eard something interesting, did you guys know that Ozzy Ozbourne was the son of Benny Hill?}</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;121&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	Aug-26 6:03 pm <br />
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<p>I don't know who Benny Hill is!</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;122&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	Aug-30 1:24 am <br />
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<p>{Wiki it I say, gettin Wiki wit it.}</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;123&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	Aug-30 11:50 am <br />
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<p>[Careful you don't get that mixed up with Benny Hinn, I think that Is a Christian figure if I remember right, but it would get us back ontopic lol jk no carry on, please. I'm getting the Benny Hill trumpet theme mixed in with Ozzy's Crazy Train playing in my head thinking about it.]</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;124&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	Sep-3 12:03 am <br />
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<p>*Bah, what's in a name?*</p>

<p>{I'll Wiki the Ozzy &amp; Benny connection, now I'm curious lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;125&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	Sep-13 1:20 pm <br />
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<p>Uh huh, 10 days later... Got any results for us? =P</p>&quot;
&quot;12&quot;;&quot;126&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1:46 am <br />
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<p>{Huhwhat?}</p>

<p>*I was uh, sleeping, dormant, er doormat lol I was at work.*</p>&quot;
&quot;13&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/1/2003 5:40 am <br />
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<p>By: Ngilah</p>

<p>The Goddesses and Gods of AncientEgypt</p>

<p>Amon (Amen, Amun): the great god of Thebes of uncertain origin; represented as a man, the sun, and sometimes as ithyphallic; identified with Re as Amen-Re; his sacred animals were the ram and goose.</p>

<p>Anat: goddess of Syrian origin, with warlike character; represented as a woman holding a shield and an axe.</p>

<p>Anubis (Anpu): the jackal-god, patron of embalmers, healers, and surgeons; in both healing and mummification ceremonies, Anubis was the patron deity which prepared the dead and healed the living. Anubis is considered to be the great necropolis-god.</p>

<p>Anukis (Anqet): goddess of the cataract-region at Aswan; wife of Khnum; represented as a woman with a high feather head-dress.</p>

<p>Arsaphes (Herishef): ram-headed god from, Heracleopolis.</p>

<p>Astarte (As-start-a): goddess of Syrian origin; introduced into Egypt during the 18th Dynasty. She is also known as The Queen of Heaven and her cult often times overlapped with Isian worshipers.</p>

<p>Aten: god of the sun-disk, worshipped as the great creator-god by Akhenaten.</p>

<p>Atum (Tum): the original sun-god of Heliopolis, later identified with Re; represented as a man.</p>

<p>Bastet (Bast): A cat-goddess whose cult-center was at Bubastis in the Delta; in the Late Period regarded as a beneficent deity. She was seen as the patron of cats, of women, and protection.</p>

<p>Bes: A dwarf-deity with leonine features. Seen as a domestic god, protector against snakes and various terrors; helper of women in child-birth.</p>

<p>Edjo (Wadjet, Buto): the cobra-goddess of Buto in the Delta; tutelary deity of Lower Egypt, appearing on the royal diadem, protecting the king.</p>

<p>Geb: the earth-god; husband of Nut; member of the ennead of Heliopolis; represented as a man.</p>

<p>Hapy: god of the Nile in inundation; represented as a man with full, heavy breasts, a clump of papyrus on his head, and bearing heavily laden offering-tables.</p>

<p>Haroeris: a form of Horus, the 'Elder Horus'; identified with the falcon-god and particularly the patron of the king.</p>

<p>Harpocrates (Hor-Pa-Khred): A late form of Horus in his aspect of being son of Isis and Osiris; represented as a naked child wearing the lock of youth and holding one finger to his mouth.</p>

<p>Harsiesis: A form of Horus, specifically designated 'son of Isis'.</p>

<p>Hathor: Goddess of many functions and attributes; represented often as a cow or a cow-headed woman, or as a woman with horned head-dress; the suckler of the king; the 'Golden One'; cult-centers at Memphis, Cusae, Gebelein, Dendera; the patron deity of the mining-region of Sinai; identified by the Greeks with Aphrodite. She was sent by Re to cleanse the land of disbelievers. After slaying all who opposed Re, she asked to rest, and became the equivalent to the Greek form of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, fertility, women, and also their protector. There are many myths surrounding the goddess Hathor.<br />
Hat-mehit: Fish-goddess of Mendes in the Delta; sometimes represented as a woman with a fish on her head.<br />
Heqet: Frog-goddess of Antinoopolis where she was associated with Khnum; a helper of women in child-birth.</p>

<p>Horus (Haroeris, Harpocrates, Harsiesis, Re-Harakhty): The falcon-deity, originally the sky-god, identified with the king during his lifetime. Known more importantly as the son of Osiris and Isis. Horus was also the avenger of his father Osirius, who was killed by Set. The eye of Horus came from a myth of his battles where Horus gave up his right eye in battle. Since then the Eye of Horus, has come to represent strength, vigor, and self-sacrifice. His cult-centers were in many places, Behdet in the Delta, Hierakonpolis and Edfu in Upper Egypt.</p>

<p>Imhotep (Imouthes): The deified chief minister of Djoser, and architect of the Step Pyramid; in the Late Period venerated as the god of learning and medicine; represented as a seated man holding an open papyrus; equated by the Greeks with Asklepios.</p>

<p>Isis: Isis is known as the divine mother, and as wife of Osiris and mother of Horus; Isis is one of the four great protector goddesses (Bast, Nephythes, and Hathor), guarding coffins and Canopic jars. Isis is sister of Nephthys with whom she acted as a divine mourner for the dead, and is divinely represented by the Ankh.</p>

<p>In the Late Period Philae was her principal cult-center. She is also known as The Queen of Heaven (similar to Astarte), and rules over all matters concerning life, mothering, and sorcery. In the origin myth of Re and the world, it was written that she found out Re's name by enchanting a poisonous snake to bite him. The snake bit Re, and Isis could only heal him by knowing Re's true name. By knowing Re's name, she then had power equal to him and was then given all of her magical power and was thenceforth known as the divine sorceress. Another of the Isian myths concerns, both Isis, Osiris, and Horus. In this myth, Set kills Osiris and scatters his body in fourteen pieces around the world. Isis goes to find these pieces. After she find all of the peices, she reassembles Osiris and he comes back to life for one night during which Isis conceives their son, Horus. Osiris then becomes Lord of the Dead. Horus was given birth to and was committed to avenging his fathers death by killing Set. Isis from then on lived as the divine mourner on earth and in heaven.</p>

<p>Khepri: The scarab-beetle god, identified with Re as a creator-god; often represented as a beetle within the sun-disk.</p>

<p>Khnum: Ram-headed god of Elephantine, god of the Cataract-region; thought to have molded man on a potter's wheel.</p>

<p>Khons: The moon-god, represented as a man; with Amun and Mut as father and mother, forming the Theban triad.</p>

<p>Maat: Goddess of truth, right, and orderly conduct; represented as a woman with an ostrich-feather on her head. It is said that in the judgement of the dead she holds the scales which weigh the human heart.</p>

<p>Min: The primeval god of Coptos; later revered as a god of fertility, and closely associated with Amun; represented as an ithyphallic human statue, holding a flagellum.</p>

<p>Month (Munt): Originally the local deity of Hermonthis, just south of Thebes; later the war-god of the Egyptian king; represented as falcon-headed.</p>

<p>Mut (Mutt): The divine wife of Amun; cult-center at Asheru, south of the main temple of Amen-Re at Karnak; originally a vulture-goddess, later represented usually as a woman.</p>

<p>Nefertum: The god of the lotus, and hence of unguents; worshipped at Memphis as the son of Ptah and Sakhmet; represented as a man with a lotus-flower head-dress.</p>

<p>Neheb-kau: A serpent deity of the underworld, sometimes represented with a man's body and holding the eye of Horus.</p>

<p>Neith (Net): Goddess of Sais; represented as a woman wearing the red crown; her emblem, a shield with crossed arrows; one of the four 'protector'-goddesses who guarded coffins and Canopic jars; identified by the Greeks with Athena.</p>

<p>Nekhbet: Vulture-goddess of Nekheb (modern El-Kab); tutelary deity of Upper Egypt, sometimes appearing on the royal diadem beside the cobra (Edjo).</p>

<p>Nephthys (Nebet-het): Sister of Isis; one of the four 'protector'-goddesses, who guarded coffins and Canopic jars; with Isis acted as mourner for Osiris and hence for other dead people; represented as a woman.</p>

<p>Nun (Nu): god of the primeval chaos, the Nu was also seen as the primeval water from which the gods, earth, and humans were created from, i.e. the chaos from which order was created.</p>

<p>Nut (Nuit): the sky-goddess, wife of Geb, the earth-god; represented as a woman, her naked body is curved to form the arch of heaven.</p>

<p>Onuris (Anhur): God of This in Upper Egypt; the divine huntsman; represented as a man.</p>

<p>Osiris (Asar): The god of the underworld, identified as the king of the dead; also a god of the inundation and vegetation; represented as a mummified king; principal cult-center, Abydos.Osiris is seen as the great judge of the dead.</p>

<p>Ptah: Creator-god of Memphis, represented as a man, mummiform, possibly originally as a statue; the patron god of craftsmen; equated by the Greeks with Hephaestus.</p>

<p>Ptah-seker-osiris: Composite deity, incorporating the principal gods of creation, death, and after-life; represented like Osiris as a mummified king.</p>

<p>Qadesh: Goddess of Syrian origin, often represented as a woman standing on a lion's back.</p>

<p>Re (Ra): The sun-god of Heliopolis; head of the great ennead, supreme judge; often linked with other gods aspiring to universality, e.g.</p>

<p>Amen-Re, Sobk-Re; represented as falcon-headed. Seem as the father of the gods, it was from him that all the gods and goddesses were created. He is also known by three aspects, which correspond to the positions of the sun, Amen at dawn, Re in the evening, and Set at dusk.</p>

<p>Re-harakhty: A god in the form of a falcon, embodying the characteristics of Re and Horus (here called 'Horus of the Horizon').</p>

<p>Renenutet (Ernutet, Thermuthis): Goddess of harvest and fertility; represented as a snake or a snake-headed woman.</p>

<p>Reshef (Reshpu): God of war and thunder, of Syrian origin.</p>

<p>Sekhmet: (Sakhmet) A lion-headed goddess worshipped in the area of Memphis; wife of Ptah; regarded as the bringer of destruction to the enemies of Re.</p>

<p>Sarapis: a god introduced into Egypt in the Ptolemaic Perod having the characteristics of Egyptian (Osiris) and Greek (Zeus) gods; represented as a bearded man wearing the modius head-dress; the Egyptian writing of the (i.e. Osiris-Apis) may not signify the true origin of this god.</p>

<p>Satis (Satet): A goddess of the Island of Siheil in the Cataract-region; represented as a woman wearing the white crown with antelope horns; the daughter of Khnum and Anukis.</p>

<p>Selkis (Selkit, Selkhet, Serqet): A scorpion-goddess, identified with the scorching heat of the sun; one of the four 'protector'-goddesses, guarding coffins and Canopic jars; shown sometimes as a woman with a scorpion on her head.</p>

<p>Seshat: The goddess of writing; the divine keeper of royal annals; represented as a woman.</p>

<p>Seth (Set, Sutekh): The god of storms and violence; identified with many animals, including the pig, ass, okapi, and hippopotamus; represented as an animal of unidentified type; brother of Osiris and his murderer; the rival of Horus; equated by the Greeks with Typhon.</p>

<p>Shu: The god of air; with Tefnut, forming the first pair of gods in the Heliopolitan ennead; shown often as a man separating Nut (sky) from Geb (earth).</p>

<p>Sobk (Sebek, Suchos): The crocodile-god, worshipped throughout Egypt, but especially in the Faiyum, and at Gebelein and Kom Ombo in Upper Egypt.</p>

<p>Sokaris (Sokar, Seker): A falcon-headed god of the necropolis; cult-center in Memphis.</p>

<p>Sopdu: The ancient falcon-god of Saft el-Henna in the Delta; a warrior-god, protector of the eastern frontier; represented often as an Asiatic warrior.</p>

<p>Sothis (Sepdet): The dog-star Sirius (see the constellation Canis), defined as a goddess; shown as a woman with a star on her head.</p>

<p>Tatjenen: The primeval earth-god of Memphis; later identified with Ptah.</p>

<p>Tefnut: The goddess of moisture; with Shu forming the first pair of the Heliopolitan ennead.</p>

<p>Thoeris (Taurt, Taweret): The hippopotamus-goddess; a beneficent deity, the patron of woman in child-birth.</p>

<p>Thoth: the ibis-headed god of Hermopolis; the scribe of the gods, the inventor of writing, and the great god of all knowledge; the ape as well as the ibis are sacred to him. In the judgment of the dead he was the scribe who recorded the confessions and affirmations of the dead on his scrolls, and also kept a record of who went into paradise and who was eaten by the dogs of judgment.</p>

<p>Unnefer (Wenen-nefer, Onnophris): A name meaning 'he who is continually happy', given to Osiris after his resurrection.</p>

<p>Wepwawet (Upuaut): The jackal-god of Asyut in Middle Egypt; a god of the necropolis and an avenger of Osiris.</p>

<p>To read more on the 96 Gods and Goddesses of Egypt:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.nemo.nu/ibisportal/0egyptintro/1egypt/index.htm">http://www.nemo.nu/ibisportal/0egyptintro/1egypt/index.htm</a></p>

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Re: The Goddesses and Gods of Ancient Egypt<br />
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Ngilah<br />
Egyptian Mythology&laquo;</p>

<p>Mythology is defined as a collection of interrelated stories of a given culture.</p>

<p>Myths tend to describe the creation of the world and give a culture an understanding of the events of nature and the world around them.</p>

<p>Myths are also generated to tell the story of the first people to inhabit the earth.</p>

<p>These people are elevated to gods and goddesses, which usually associate them as having supernatural and special powers. Myths also express the values or beliefs of a culture, and every culture studied has their own myths distinctive to their group.</p>

<p>Ancient Egyptians tried to understand their place in the universe and their mythology centers itself on nature, the earth, sky, moon, sun, stars, and the Nile River. Heliopolis, the City of the Sun, is located in the ruins of Yunu in northeast Cairo.</p>

<p>This is where the cosmic creation of Egyptian myth began. Ancient Egyptian mythology states that in the beginning of time everything began with Nu. Nu is the description of what the planet was before land appeared. Nu was a vast area of swirling watery chaos and as the floods receded the land appeared. The first god to appear out of this watery mess was Atum.</p>

<p>This myth was probably created because of the large source of water from the Nile River. In one interpretation, Atum is credited with the fertile land that springs up when the water's of the Nile River recedes, because he was the first to arise out of the watery mess.</p>

<p>Atum emerged from Nu as the sun god at the beginning of time and is the creator of the world. Since Atum was all alone he chose to mate with his shadow. The god Atum was known as the `Great He-She&acute;, and a bisexual. The ancient Egyptians found this act acceptable, as they found all types of sexual orientations acceptable. Atum gave birth to two children by spitting out his son (Shu) and vomiting up is daughter (Tefnut). Shu represented the air and the principles of life and Tefnut represented rain and principles of order. The three remained in the watery chaos of Nu and after some time Atum was separated from his children.</p>

<p>When they were finally reunited, Atum wept with tears of joy. When his tears hit the ground men grew and he then began to create the world.</p>

<p>Shu and Tefnut later gave birth to Geb, the god of the earth in which the throne of the Pharaoh would be decided. Nut was also born from Tefnut and Shu as the Goddess of the sky, the separator between earth and Nu. Geb and Nut then gave birth to Osiris, Isis, Seth, and Nephthys. In ancient Egyptian mythology there is an established kinship of the gods and goddesses.</p>

<p>Atum is known also as Khepri, the great scarab beetle, Ra-Harakhte, the winged-solar disk, Ra, the midday sun, Aten, the solar-disk, or Horus on the Horizon. By whatever name you call him Atum, is the one and only creator in the universe.</p>

<p>The sun god Atum travels along Nut during the day and then is swallowed by Nut at night. At dawn it is seen as Nut giving birth to Atum as the sky opens up to the light.</p>

<p>One of the most famous Egyptian myths is the myth of Osiris.</p>

<p>Osiris has been credited with many different titles, god of fertility, king of the dead, god of agriculture, and god of the underworld, controller of the Nile floods, and the rising and setting of the sun. All of these titles have one thing in common: life, death, and rebirth because the myth of Osiris is attributed to his life, murder, and eternal life after death. The myth of Osiris begins when he sets out to spread law and order across the land and to teach people how to farm.</p>

<p>Because Osiris was a powerful king and popular with the people, his jealous brother lured him into a coffin and sealed his fate with molten lead. Seth then sent him down the Nile River in the coffin.</p>

<p>Later the coffin washed ashore in Lebanon and a tree encased it. A king of Lebanon was impressed by the size of the tree and cut it down and put it in his palace.</p>

<p>Isis was the wife and sister to Osiris who gave birth to Horus and was the protector of the dead.</p>

<p>When she received the news of Osiris's death, she knew the dead could not rest without a proper burial. Isis searched and found Osiris' body and brought it back to Egypt. Seth found this unacceptable and cut Osiris into many pieces and scattered them throughout Egypt. Isis set out again and had all the pieces she found made into wax duplicates.</p>

<p>All the wax duplicates were placed in the temple to be worshipped.</p>

<p>Isis preserved his body with linen bandages, used her magic and breathed life back into Osiris.</p>

<p>Osiris then rose as a God-King and he chose to rule the underworld.</p>

<p>This is where the roots of mummification and rebirth into the afterworld began.</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Re: Egyptian Mythology<br />
Ancient Egyptian gods:</p>

<p>Amen (Amon): Amen has his origin in Thebes. He is known as Lord of Creation and Protector of the Poor and Weak.<br />
His name means \&quot;The Hidden One.\&quot; He is considered the father of all gods; thus he does not have a mother or father but is husband to Mut, the Great Mother.</p>

<p>During the Middle Kingdom, Uast became the state capitol of Egypt and since Amen was the central god of Uast, he became the state god and was later combined with Ra (another creator god) to become Amen-Ra, and worshipped as the King of Gods. Egyptians represent him in art and statue as man or the sun. His sacred animals were the ram and the goose, which were bred and kept at all of his temples throughout Egypt.</p>

<p>Bastet: The Egyptian cat-headed goddess, Bastet was strictly a solar deity until the arrival of Greek influence on Egyptian society, when she became a lunar goddess due to the Greeks associating her with their Artemis. Dating from the 2nd Dynasty (roughly 2890-2686 BC), Bastet was originally portrayed as either a wild desert cat or as a lioness, and only became associated with the domesticated feline around 1000 BC. She was commonly paired with Sakhmet, the lion-headed goddess of Memphis, Wadjet, and Hathor. Bastet was the \&quot;Daughter of Ra\&quot;, a designation that placed her in the same ranks as such goddesses as Maat and Tefnut. Additionally, Bastet was one of the \&quot;Eyes of Ra\&quot;, the title of an \&quot;avenger\&quot; god who is sent out specifically to lay waste to the enemies of Egypt and her gods.</p>

<p>Geb: Geb was the \&quot;Father Earth\&quot; or the earth-god. He is said to live forever below his wife Nut, the goddess of the sky. He is the brother and husband of Nut and together they had five children.</p>

<p>Geb's sign is the goose, which is thought, according to the mythological creation story, to be the form that the creator took on the day of creation.</p>

<p>Geb is thought to be the first ruler of Kemet and some of the ancient king-lists have Geb and his immediate descendants as actual physical kings.</p>

<p>Horus (Heru, Haroeris, Harpocrates): Horus is the son of Isis and Osiris. When Osiris was killed by Set, Horus set out to avenge him. He is the god of the living and lord of the heavens. His name means \&quot;He who is above.\&quot;</p>

<p>Horus is represented as a falcon or hawk-headed deity because of his status as god of the sky and horizon. There are several myths about the eye or eyes of Horus.</p>

<p>One source says that Horus gave up his right eye in battle and that it represents strength, vigor and self-sacrifice.</p>

<p>Another source simply says that one of his eyes represents the sun and the other represents the moon. During the time he was worshipped in Ancient Egypt, his cult-centers were Behdet in Lower Egypt, and Hierakonpolis and Edfu in Upper Egypt.</p>

<p>Ma'at (Maat): Ma'at was the goddess of truth, justice and harmony. Ra, the sun god, was her father. Offerings were often made of Ma'at to the gods by the pharaohs to show that they wanted to keep harmony and justice on the earth. Ma'at is represented as a woman with an ostrich feather on her head. A vizier, who was a high official in the government and advisor to the pharaohs, were often known as \&quot;priests of Ma'at\&quot;.</p>

<p>Nut (Nuit): Nut was the goddess of the sky. She created the casing over the earth with her body. She was the sister and wife of Geb, the god of the earth. Shu, the god of air, separated nut and Geb when he lifted Nut up to become the canopy over the earth. Ancient Egyptians believed that in the evenings, Nut would swallow Ra, the sun god, and in the mornings give birth to him. Nut appears as a goddess wearing a blue dress covered in stars.</p>

<p>Ptah: Ptah is the creator god of Memphis, the capital of the dual Kemetic for most of its history.</p>

<p>Ptah is symbolized as a mummified man wearing a skullcap and holding the symbols of life, power, and stability in his arms. Ptah is sometimes seen as an abstract form of the self-created one, who effected creation through the actions of his heart and gave all things the breath of life with his tongue. Ptah represents the sun at the time when it begins to rise above the horizon and or right after it has risen. As early as the Second Dynasty, he is regarded as a creator god. He is the patron of painters, builders. architects, artists and sculptors. It was Ptah who built the boats for the souls of the dead to use in the afterlife. In the Book of the Dead we learn that he was a master architect, and responsible for building the framework of the universe. It was said that Ptah created the great metal plate that was the floor of heaven and the roof of the sky. He also constructed the supports that held it up.</p>

<p>Some creation legends say that by speaking the names of all things, Ptah caused them to be.<br />
Ra (Re): Another deity represented in human form with the head of a falcon, like Horus. Ra, like Amen, is also thought to be a god of creation. His cult-center is Heliopolis, where he is known as the sun god and supreme judge. Ra is also known as the father of kings and the most important gods.</p>

<p>Followers of Ra believe that life on earth was created from the tears of Ra as he wept at the beauty of mankind and his creation. He is considered a living god during the day and a dead one at night. He is born at dawn as a small child, an adult in prime at midday and an old man at sunset. He dies at dark and is reborn again at next dawn.</p>

<p>Seth: Seth was the god of wind and storms and ruler of the deserts. He is seen as the one who brings chaos to Egypt and is the enemy of Osiris and Horus. Nephthys is the wife to Seth and sister to Osiris, Isis, and Seth. She is usually depicted as a protector of the dead. From Osiris and Isis comes Horus, the King of Egypt.<br />
Tawaret (Thoeris, Taurt): Tawaret, or \&quot;The Great One\&quot;, is the goddess who protects women during their pregnancy and childbirth. Often temples were built to honor gods and goddesses but Tawaret was a goddess who was worshiped by ancient Egyptians in their own homes. Often an amulet of Tawaret was worn or at least kept in a person's home to keep them safe from evil spells or actions.</p>

<p>Tawaret has the head of a hippopotamus and arms and legs of a lion. She has the back and tail of a crocodile and the breasts and stomach of a pregnant woman.</p>

<p>These are the gods with whom ancient Egyptians had a relationship for thousands of years. By careful study of the gods and the myths that surround them, we can develop a picture in our own minds of what the ancient Egyptians were like as emotional beings. We know what they did on an everyday basis. We know what kind of jobs they worked, how they ate, their medical technology, their government, and how they created their magnificent monuments. But within the hieroglyphs containing the myths of the gods we can learn what motivated the Egyptians spiritual lives. We can learn why they did the things that they did, what the purpose of the pyramids were, their relationship with the pharaoh, their burial practices and their belief in the afterlife.</p>

<p>Maybe the ancient Egyptians knew something about the afterlife or the realm of the spirits that we don't know, or will never know, unless we take the time to understand their mythology as they understood it.</p>

<p>ref.</p>

<p><a href="http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/faq/blfaq-mythology.htm">http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/faq/blfaq-mythology.htm</a><br />
Pages: 1 </p>

<p>(I have it on good knowledge that BarnCat is a furrivent follower of Bastet, Sehkmet &amp; Sehlket lol.)</p>

<p>(Currently cycling back through my Vampire Chronicles books, now on Pandora, an ancient greek vampire who in mortal life was known as Lydia and was an Initiate to the Temple of Isis, but she's about to find out some of her old beliefs are more real and and yet still dangerously mistaken than she could have ever imagined.)</p>

<p>(Eat your heart out Anne Rice, how's that for a bookend lol, Incidentally Pandora eats the hearts of all her bloodvictims, maybe thinking she herself had her heart eaten out. But then this is a topic for another thread lol, herein we Walk Like an Egyptian.)</p>&quot;
&quot;13&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Sep-11 10:35 pm <br />
To: 	_Kauket unread 	 (3 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>Kuk<br />
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia<br />
(Redirected from Kauket)</p>

<p>Kuk (also spelled as Keku) is the deification of the primordial concept of darkness in Egyptian mythology. In the Ogdoad cosmogony, his name meant darkness. As a concept, Kuk was viewed as androgynous, his female form being known as Kauket (also spelled as Keket), which is simply the female form of the word Kuk. Like all 4 dualistic concepts in the Ogdoad, Kuk's male form was depicted as a frog, or as a frog-headed man, and the female form as a snake, or a snake-headed woman. As a symbol of darkness, Kuk also represented obscurity and the unknown, and thus chaos.[citation needed] Also,</p>

<p>Kuk was seen as that which occurred before light, thus was known as the bringer-in of light.</p>

<p>Retrieved from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuk">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuk</a></p>

<p>Categories: All articles with unsourced statements | Articles with unsourced statements since April 2007 | Creator goddesses | Creator gods | Egyptian goddesses | Egyptian gods | Night gods | Night goddesses</p>

<p>(Here you go, a Metaphorum Doorprize, awarded just because the name intrigued me lol apologies if you were trying to lay low.)</p>&quot;
&quot;14&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	11/14/2003 7:21 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 7) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!<br />
&laquo; Norse Iconography &raquo;</p>

<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Religions/Mythologies:<br />
Metaversal Home of All Gods!<br />
Norse Mythology! Gods of the Vikings and Nordic Peoples!</p>

<p>Thors Hammer Mjollnir<br />
Norse Iconography<br />
I would like to discuss symbology and iconography of old norse gods items and representation of their powers. I have chosen thors hammer as a starting point because alot of people know thors hammer.</p>

<p>What does a hammer represent to all of you, if you had a hammer that created lightning and thunder how would you use it?<br />
Psi</p>

<p>Metaphorm<br />
Re: Norse Iconography<br />
&raquo;<br />
I'd SWING IT WITH MY MOODS!! HAIYAAAH!!</p>

<p>ANd anyone have a problem with that? Screw you IM A GOD!!! Bring it [&trade;&thorn;&ccedil;&ordf;]!!</p>

<p>Wow I gotta lower my caffeine dosage...,</p>&quot;
&quot;14&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	11/14/2003 7:31 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (2 of 7) </p>
 	
<p>{Actually that was maybe a dosage of a different liquid that induced that Viking-like Battlemood. Here's a...little, lol.. more on this topic.}</p>

<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Religions/Mythologies: Metaversal Home of All Gods!<br />
Norse Mythology! Gods of the Vikings and Nordic Peoples (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  Norse Mythology</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Norse Mythology</p>

<p>Sif</p>

<p>In Norse Mythology Sif is the wife of Thor and as such one could justifiably expect her to hold a high position among the Asynjur. To the contrary Sif is bearly mentioned in the Eddas. In Snorri Sturluson's 'Gylfaaginning' she is not even mentioned in his list of the Norse Goddesses. Sif's name means 'relative', presumably an abbreviation of 'wife of Thor' and on this evidence some historians consider that she was invented by the late pagan poets to fill a gap in the Aesir's family tree.</p>

<p>However two myths survive which suggest that Sif had a more important role than simply an ornament in Bilskirnir. In 'Skaldskaparmal' (The language of Poetry) Snorri Sturluson explains why the kenning 'Sif's Hair' is used in place of the word gold. In this famous tale Loki cut off all Sif's hair for a joke but Thor became very angry and threatened to kill him. To save his own life Loki promised to get the black elves to make Sif a magical wig which would grow like her own hair. Loki succeeded in obtaining the gold wig and by trickery managed to commission many treasures including the hammer Mjolnir and the spear Gungnir. If this kenning was well established in Snorri's time it suggests that this tale is of some antiquity.</p>

<p>The cutting and restoration of the golden hair suggests a representation of the corn harvest, a golden crop which is cut and grows anew. If one was to read between the lines even further Sif would become a fertility goddess, similar to Demeter of classical legend.<br />
There is however a further concept to consider. It is common in early polytheistic religions for a sky god to be coupled with an earth goddess so that the two together bring fertility.</p>

<p>Thor is the most obvious sky god among the Aesir and lightning was believed to make the fields fertile. It would therefore make sense for the remnants of the sky/earth union to exist in the marriage of Thor and Sif. It is worth remembering that the last vestige of the Earth Mother in Norse Mythology, Jord, is only mentioned in connection with her son Thor. On this evidence I consider it safe to assume that Sif is a fertility goddess, although it is unlikely that she was actively worshipped during the late Viking period.</p>

<p>In the second myth Sif takes a more active part. In Locasenna from the Elder Edda, Loki returns to the god's banquet after being banished for killing one of the hosts servants.</p>

<p>Eager for revenge Loki insults the gods and goddesses, accusing the men of being cowards and the women of being flirtatious (including Gefjion goddess of virgins!). In the poem Sif approaches Loki with a mead cup saying that as she is being civil towards him, he can say no evil against her. In return Loki calls her a 'man hating woman' and accuses her of making Thor a cuckold. Whether Loki was supposed to be spreading lies or referring to lost myths is unclear, but it is interesting that Sif takes a major role in this tale when she is mentioned so little elsewhere.</p>

<p>Sif is described as the mother of the god Ull in several sources and he is definitely not numbered among Thor's children. Why this reference exists is a mystery, either a myth once existed to explain Ull's birth or Snorri and his colleagues were equally confused by this reference after several hundred years of Christianity.</p>

<p>A passing mention is made to Sif in Snorri's Skaldskaparmal where the giant Hrungnir threatens to kill the gods and drag off Freyja and Sif to his own home. Freyja is often included in the myths as being highly desirable to the giants but it is the only such reference to Sif. Freyja and Sif are both noted for their great beauty and Ellis Davidson has suggested that they are manifestations of the same goddess.<br />
I consider this to be highly unlikely as they belong to different households among the gods, the Aesir and the Vanir. These probably resulted in a merger of two different tribes of similar religions, long before the Viking Age. Far greater confusion exists over the attributes of Frigga and Freyja for the same reason.</p>

<p>More evidence for a cult of Sif survives in the old Lapp religion which was recorded in the seventeenth century. The Lapps worshipped a thunder god called Hora Galles, a corruption of the Norse 'Thor Karl' meaning 'Old Man Thor'. Hora Galles had a wife called Ravdna, a name which seems to be borrowed from the Norse word 'raun' the rowan tree. The Lapps believed that the red berries of the rowan were sacred to Ravdna. The use of Norse words among the Lapps is surely evidence that they were originally titles of the equivalent Norse deities. This is supported in Thor's case as the Scandinavians have used the expression 'the Old Man's out riding' to describe thundery weather to this century. The rowan is also held sacred to Thor and was named 'Thor's Salvation' as he was said to have been saved from drowning by grasping a rowan branch. It is also interesting to note that Thor's sacred colour red is also sacred to Ravdna.</p>

<p>Sif appears to have partly filled the gap left by the Germanic earth goddess, Nerthus. She was possibly worshipped on a small scale as a patron of the harvest but to a lesser extent than Frey and Thor.</p>

<p>Sources:</p>

<p>Poetic Edda, Snorri Sturluson, Trans. A Faulkes.</p>

<p>Poems of the Elder Edda, Trans. P Terry.</p>

<p>Myth and Religion of the North, Turville-Petre.</p>

<p>Scandinavian Mythology, H R Ellis Davidson.</p>

<p>Dictionary of Northern Mythology, Rudolf Simek</p>

<p>&laquo; Last Edit: Oct 18th, 2003, 08:05am by Ngilah &raquo; Logged</p>&quot;
&quot;14&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	Aug-17 1:26 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (3 of 7) </p>
 	
<p>From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>

<p>Natives of Asgard from Marvel Comics' Thor, based of the gods of Norse mythology (see Category:Norse deities).<br />
Pages in category \&quot;Marvel Comics Asgardians\&quot;</p>

<p>A<br />
Asgard (Marvel Comics)<br />
Asgardians (Marvel Comics)</p>

<p>B<br />
Balder (Marvel Comics)</p>

<p>E<br />
Enchantress (Marvel Comics)<br />
Executioner (comics)</p>

<p>F<br />
Fandral<br />
Frey (Marvel Comics)<br />
Frigga (Marvel Comics)</p>

<p>H<br />
Heimdall (Marvel Comics)<br />
Hela (Marvel Comics)<br />
Hermod (Marvel Comics)</p>

<p>H cont.<br />
Hoder (Marvel Comics)<br />
Hogun<br />
Hrimhari</p>

<p>I<br />
Idunn (Marvel Comics)</p>

<p>K<br />
Karnilla</p>

<p>L<br />
Loki (comics)<br />
Lorelei (Asgardian)</p>

<p>M<br />
Magni (Marvel Comics)</p>

<p>O<br />
Odin (Marvel Comics)</p>

<p>S<br />
Sif (Marvel Comics)<br />
Sigyn (Marvel Comics)</p>

<p>T<br />
Thena (MC2)</p>

<p>T cont.<br />
Thialfi (Marvel Comics)<br />
Thor (Marvel Comics)<br />
Thor (comics)<br />
Thor Girl<br />
Tyr (Marvel Comics)</p>

<p>U<br />
Ultimate Thor</p>

<p>V<br />
Valkyrie (Marvel Comics)<br />
Vidar (Marvel Comics)<br />
Volla (Marvel Comics)<br />
Volstagg</p>

<p>W<br />
Warriors Three</p>

<p>Retrieved from<br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Marvel_Comics_Asgardians">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Marvel_Comics_Asgardians</a><br />
Categories: Marvel Comics deities | Marvel Comics immortals | Marvel Comics characters with superhuman strength | Norse mythology in comics</p>

<p>[Twouldst behoove us all to bone up on our Norsologies, as there appears to be the slim chance of a Thor movie coming out in late 2007! Well .. Marvel's version at least, as well as these are as well also.]</p>&quot;
&quot;14&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	peace8047  	Aug-17 2:06 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (4 of 7) </p>
 	
<p>         EXCELLENT</p>&quot;
&quot;14&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Aug-17 5:01 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (5 of 7) </p>
 	
<p>And \&quot;ZAGREOSTAFF\&quot;?????</p>

<p>lol</p>&quot;
&quot;14&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	Aug-23 11:28 am <br />
To: 	HenryDurga 	 (6 of 7) </p>
 	
<p>[More like a False staff lol Volstagg is the bulging image of Shakespeare's bumbling protagonist Falstaff, a character and an archetype frequently used in his plays!]</p>&quot;
&quot;14&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	Aug-23 11:31 am <br />
To: 	peace8047 	 (7 of 7) </p>
 	
<p>[I'll be watching peace too lol if he shows up in the movie anywhere.]</p>&quot;
&quot;15&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	MotherCon  	9/13/2004 7:02 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;Is Hell exothermic (gives off heat) or endothermic (absorbs heat)?\&quot;</p>

<p>A question given in a recent chemistry exam.</p>

<p>Most students wrote proofs of their beliefs using Boyle's Law,<br />
(gas cools off when it expands and heats up when it is compressed) or<br />
some variant, but fell short in producing a demonstration argument.</p>

<p>One student, however, wrote this:</p>

<p>\&quot;First, we need to know how the mass of Hell is changing in time. So we need to know the rate that souls are moving into Hell and the rate they are leaving.<br />
I think that we can safely assume that once a soul gets to Hell, it will not leave. Therefore, no souls are leaving.</p>

<p>As for how many souls are entering Hell, let's look at the different religions that exist in the world today. Most of these religions state that if you are not a member of their religion, you will go to Hell. Since there are more than one of these religions and since people do not belong to more than one religion, we can project that all souls go to Hell. With birth and death rates as they are, we can expect the number<br />
of souls in Hell to increase exponentially.</p>

<p>Now, we look at the rate of change of the volume in Hell because Boyle's Law states that in order for the temperature and pressure in Hell to stay the same, the volume of Hell has to expand proportionately as souls are added.</p>

<p>This gives two possibilities:</p>

<p>1. If Hell is expanding at a slower rate than the rate at which souls enter Hell, then the temperature and pressure in Hell will increase until all Hell breaks loose.</p>

<p>2. If Hell is expanding at a rate faster than the increase of souls in Hell,<br />
then the temperature and pressure will drop until Hell freezes over.</p>

<p>Considering then the postulate presented to me by Teresa K. during my first year that \&quot;it will be a cold day in Hell before I sleep with you\&quot; and taking into account the fact that over two years later, I still have not succeeded in having relations with her; then, #2 cannot be true, and thus I am sure that Hell is exothermic and will not freeze.\&quot;</p>

<p>The student received the only \&quot;A\&quot; given.</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;15&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	gecho  	9/13/2004 7:18 pm <br />
To: 	MotherCon 	 (2 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>what a cheery look on the after-life. lol. the teacher, er professor (drat college!) was definitely male, eh? brilliant kid, anyways.  :)  very cool.</p>&quot;
&quot;15&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/14/2004 12:05 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (3 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>*Male... Kid... yeesh. lol. Sounds like a deal to me, but most people talk to think Hell is in the right here and now and surviving it in one piece assures a heavenly afterlife.*</p>&quot;
&quot;15&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	9/15/2004 9:25 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (4 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>YOU ARE HELLBOY!!!!</p>

<p>I TOLD YA!</p>

<p>lol</p>&quot;
&quot;15&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/16/2004 12:09 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (5 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>*Don't let that get around, or I'll feed you to The2HellCats, lol!</p>

<p>That must make you... ZagSapien?*</p>&quot;
&quot;15&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	9/17/2004 7:57 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (6 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>WAIT A MINUTE, STARSAPIEN!!!!! THE2HELLCATS ARE MY FRIENDS! I CANNOT BE FOOD FOR THEM! WHY DONT YOU USE SOMEONE HATEFUL? lol</p>

<p>NOT ME! NO!!!!</p>

<p>lol</p>

<p>ZagSapien Fleming Lee</p>&quot;
&quot;15&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/17/2004 8:12 am <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (7 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>*LOL, the arent hateful, theyre hungry for hispanic cuisines, er citizens, whichever.*</p>&quot;
&quot;15&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	9/17/2004 6:32 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (8 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>ANYWAY!!!!</p>

<p>ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS:</p>

<p>MEOW!!!!</p>

<p>lol</p>

<p>Zagreo Rufus Fleming Lee</p>&quot;
&quot;15&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	Aug-19 8:17 pm <br />
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<p>*It's Soooo Hot!</p>
 
<p>The birds have to use potholders<br />
to pull worms out of the ground.</p>
 
<p>The trees are whistling for the dogs.</p>
 
<p>The best parking place is determined<br />
by shade instead of distance.</p>
 
<p>Hot water now comes out of both taps.</p>
 
<p>You can make sun tea instantly.</p>
 
<p>You learn that a seat belt buckle<br />
makes a pretty good branding iron.</p>
 
<p>The temperature drops below 95 F (35 C)<br />
and you feel a little chilly.</p>
 
<p>You discover that in August<br />
it only takes 2 fingers to steer your car.</p>
 
<p>You discover that you can get<br />
sunburned through your car window.</p>
 
<p>You actually burn your hand<br />
opening the car door.</p>
 
<p>You break into a sweat<br />
the instant you step outside at 7:30 a.m.</p>
 
<p>Your biggest bicycle wreck fear is,<br />
\&quot;What if I get knocked out<br />
and end up lying on the pavement<br />
and cook to death?\&quot;</p>
 
<p>You realize that asphalt has a liquid state.</p>
 
<p>The potatoes cook underground,<br />
so all you have to do is pull one out<br />
and add butter, salt and pepper.</p>
 
<p>Farmers are feeding their chickens<br />
crushed ice to keep them from laying boiled eggs.</p>
 
<p>The cows are giving evaporated milk.</p>
 
<p>STAY COOL!*</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	12/12/2006 6:36 am <br />
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<p>MoTD Petition for Help Legend of the Green Dragon<br />
New to LoGD?<br />
Create a character<br />
Game Functions<br />
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Other Info<br />
About LoGD<br />
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Legend of the Green Dragon</p>

<p><br />
Welcome to Chilly's Legend of the Green Dragon, a browser based role playing game, based on Seth Able's Legend of the Red Dragon. We are a young kingdom but we're growing by leaps and bounds! Join us and slay the formidable Green Dragon and maybe make some friends along the way!<br />
The current time in Dumgledorf is 9:09 am.<br />
Next new game day in: 2h, 58m, 02s (real time)<br />
Please welcome the newest resident of the realm: Farmboy Azarcan<br />
The current Battle Arena Leader is: Celestial Warlord Tarl.<br />
The most recent warrior to destroy the Penguin Overlord is: Darklord Incubus<br />
The most recent hero of the realm is: Amazon Aymee<br />
The current Tournament Leader is: Druid Kylara of Atlantica.<br />
Latest News<br />
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Today the government spent 17659723 gold on kingdom security.<br />
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Farmboy Azouth has been slain in the forest by Black Knight of The Vale.<br />
\&quot;Maybe next time you won't be so cocky!\&quot; laughs Black Knight of The Vale<br />
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-<br />
Today's weather is expected to be cool with blue skies.<br />
Enter your name and password to enter the realm.</p>

<p><br />
Username: Password:<br />
Welcome to Chilly's Legend of the Green Dragon!<br />
Game server running version: 1.0.6<br />
Current Hit Count: 55,610<br />
Quote: Cherry Lovin Chica Danica sneaks caterpillars into unwanted places cause she can!<br />
--Anonymous<br />
Characters Online<br />
(0 Player):<br />
none<br />
To make donations to this site, please click on the admin link. Thanks so much!<br />
Monthly Goal: $0 of $50 (0%)</p>

<p>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.<br />
Game Design and Code: Copyright &copy; 2002-2005, Eric Stevens &amp; JT Traub<br />
Design: ailean skin by Ben Wong, based on a concept by Ailean View PHP Source<br />
Version: 1.0.6</p>

<p>Legend of the Green Dragon<br />
Address: <a href="http://chillywhack.com/dragon/home.php?">http://chillywhack.com/dragon/home.php?</a></p>

<p>]It's looking like a definite possibility. I'm just concerned that this game might be run by kids, which makes for some very catalystic administration, lol. I'll give it a go sometime though.[</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	12/21/2006 6:00 pm <br />
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<p>[I'm having some oddities and troubles staying logged in or trying to navigate around in there, if it continues I'll just cut outta there and move on. It's still looking interesting though, I'm a Farmhand Troll armored in flannel pajamas, lol and armed with a spade!]</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	12/22/2006 10:54 pm <br />
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<p>The Swamps of Glukmoore Legend of the Green Dragon<br />
MoTD<br />
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Slay Other Warriors<br />
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Travel<br />
Colliseum<br />
Around the bend<br />
Lost Ruins<br />
(*) Help Me, I'm Lost!<br />
&mdash;Barshem Gud&mdash;<br />
[-]<br />
Bluspring's Warrior Training<br />
JCP's Hunter Lodge<br />
The Gauntlet<br />
Spooky Hut<br />
City Hall<br />
&mdash;Da Gud Stuff&mdash;<br />
[-]<br />
MightyE's Weaponry<br />
Pegasus Armor<br />
Ye Olde Bank<br />
Ze Gypsy Tent<br />
Funk &amp; Wagnalls<br />
Glukmoore jail<br />
Mayweed's Magical Potions<br />
Sichae's Apple Shop<br />
Booger's Spa<br />
Glukmoore Trading Post<br />
Sweet Cinity's Gem Shop<br />
&mdash;Eatz n' Such&mdash;<br />
[-]<br />
The Gardens<br />
Clan Halls<br />
Glukmoore Casino<br />
&mdash;Da Infoz&mdash;<br />
[-]<br />
(?) F.A.Q. (newbies start here)<br />
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<p><br />
[-]<br />
Glukmoore, Home of the Trolls<br />
You are standing in a pile of mud, in the heart of a vast swamp. Around you are the fetid skin-covered hovels that trolls call home. Well actually, they call them 'ughrrnk', but that's a bit hard on the throats of non-trolls. Nearby some local peasants squabble over the rapidly decaying remains of the morning's hunt. Perched atop one of the huts, a badly scarred troll smears indescribable filth over his home's surface in an ill fated attempt to water proof it.<br />
[-]<br />
Based on what's left of the morning's kill, you can tell that it is 7:02 pm.<br />
[-]<br />
Bellows and noises around you let you know that it is Kendaei, Estoran 28, 1002.<br />
[-]<br />
Over the buildings of the town, the moon is visible. The moon Vordus is half full and waning.<br />
[-]<br />
The local villagers are busy erecting a statue to the latest dragon killer of their community, Marchioness Squishy.<br />
[-]<br />
Latest News<br />
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-<br />
Farmboy Cobalt Manticore has defeated his master, Valiant Valkyrie Kalisiin to advance to level 5 after 4 days!!<br />
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-<br />
Farmboy Cobalt Manticore has defeated his master, Playful Pandora to advance to level 4 after 4 days!!<br />
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-<br />
[-]<br />
Picking their teeth with a sliver of bone is Farmboy andyg, still covered with bits of shell from the hatchery.<br />
[-]<br />
Outside the Clan Halls you can see Sativ selling Christmas trees to clans!<br />
The biggest, sparkliest, twinkliest tree belongs to the Gallant Order of Dragon Slayers clan!<br />
Many of the other halls, also sport beautifully decorated trees in their windows.<br />
[-]<br />
A Magical Potion Shoppe sits in the village.<br />
[-]<br />
Today's weather is expected to be hot and sunny.<br />
[-]<br />
Who Else is here:<br />
No one..<br />
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-<br />
Nearby some villagers squabble:<br />
[-]<br />
A Gargoyle flies overhead looking for prey.<br />
Farmboy Cobalt Manticore squabbles, \&quot;Heya hiya howya there people! I have just up and arrived.\&quot;<br />
Speak</p>

<p>&lt;&lt; First Unseen &lt; Previous  Refresh  Next &gt; Last Page &gt;&gt;<br />
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<p>-=-=Clickable Smilies=-=-</p>

<p>Vital Info<br />
NameFarmboy Cobalt Manticore<br />
Level5<br />
Hitpoints50/50<br />
Turns3<br />
Attack10+2<br />
Defense10<br />
SpiritsHigh<br />
AlignmentEvil<br />
SpecialtyMystical Powers<br />
Favor0<br />
Player Kills0<br />
RaceTroll<br />
Personal Info<br />
Gold608<br />
Gems6<br />
Experience1922<br />
Home<br />
CityGlukmoore<br />
Charm0<br />
Seen MasterNo<br />
Next day0h 59m 30s<br />
Souls<br />
Equipment Info<br />
WeaponGardening Hoe (5)<br />
ArmorKnitted Socks (5)<br />
InventoryOpen Inventory<br />
Extra InfoFree Travel20<br />
Dragonkills0Days Since DK4<br />
Donation Points (Available)0<br />
Donation Points (Total)0<br />
DrunkenessSober<br />
Player Fights (PVPs)4<br />
Click and use<br />
ItemsHealing Potions<br />
FriendsFriend CountNone of your friends are logged-in.<br />
BuffsTrollish Strength<br />
The Absence of Proof is Not the Proof of Absence!</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	12/23/2006 4:08 am <br />
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<p>[I'm dead and loving it, lol.]</p>

<p><br />
Land of the Shades Legend of the Green Dragon<br />
MoTD<br />
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Petition for Help<br />
&mdash;Places&mdash;<br />
[-]<br />
Read Gravestones<br />
The Graveyard<br />
Return to the news<br />
(G) Haunt Esoterra<br />
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Chilly Forums - NEW<br />
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Take the tunnel<br />
[-]</p>

<p><br />
You walk among the dead now, you are a shade. Everywhere around you are the souls of those who have fallen in battle, in old age, and in grievous accidents. Each bears telltale signs of the means by which they met their end.<br />
Their souls whisper their torments, haunting your mind with their despair:<br />
A sepulchral voice intones, \&quot;It is now 9:05 pm in the world above.\&quot;<br />
[-]<br />
Quote: Apprentice Incubus runs out from Bluespring's flexing after whooping his master, \&quot;WhooHoo!\&quot;<br />
--Anonymous<br />
[-]<br />
The atmosphere in Shades is currently raining fire and brimstone.<br />
Nearby, some lost souls lament:<br />
[-]<br />
God of the Underworld Ramius says, \&quot;I made a suit of flames just for you, Spiffy the Toad Squishy.\&quot;<br />
God of the Underworld Ramius says, \&quot;Alright, who left the door to the above open? you're going to let the cold air in.\&quot;<br />
&lt;FEAR&gt; Marchioness Squishy runs around in the flame suit....<br />
&lt;FEAR&gt; Marchioness Squishy despairs, \&quot;it was me who left the door open...what you gonna do about it?\&quot;<br />
&lt;GODS&gt; Darklord Azarcan despairs, \&quot;i want outta here : )\&quot;<br />
Sanguine Zingoleb despairs, \&quot;But when it's good, it's really good...and when I hold you in my arms, baby...sometimes I feel like going down...\&quot;<br />
&lt;WW&gt; Lord Drakhaon Gavril floats around, Haven't been here in a long time...<br />
God of the Underworld Ramius says, \&quot;Captain Liselle, what is it with you and dying?\&quot;<br />
&lt;DA&gt; Amazon Aymee curls up near a headstone and catches a nap as she waits for new day<br />
&lt;GODS&gt; Darklord Azarcan despairs, \&quot;well i guess i wore out my welcome today : )\&quot;<br />
God of the Underworld Ramius says, \&quot;You want to see me blow smoke out of my ears Peasant Azarcan?\&quot;<br />
Farmboy Cobalt Manticore despairs, \&quot;I'm a trll farmboy shade tormenting thingy, where can this kinda thing go on my resume'?\&quot;<br />
Despair BuffsNone</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	12/23/2006 4:14 am <br />
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<p>Esoterra Legend of the Green Dragon<br />
MoTD The Town of Esoterra<br />
You are standing once again in the deserted ghost town, Esoterra. The strange silence no longer worries you.<br />
Several tourists clutch each other in frightened silence, sensing rather than seeing you.<br />
You move among them, almost invisible.<br />
[-]<br />
A dragon can be seen circling above the village, taunting those below<br />
A dark shadow is cast on the ground as a dragon flies overhead<br />
Farmboy Cobalt Manticore eerily moans, \&quot;Yeah you better recognize the fear you're feeling that I'm giving to you as of right now, you windbags, lol.\&quot;<br />
Farmboy Cobalt Manticore eerily moans, \&quot;Wait, a dragon? Ah &ccedil;&reg;&aring;&para;! I'm only out exorcizing, get it? Jogging! Please don't eat my vapors!\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	12/23/2006 5:30 am <br />
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<p>[This game is just way too fun, funny! I'm all over the news, is this quixotic or just chaotic? The lands of the green dragon aint never seen anything like me.]</p>

<p>LoGD News Legend of the Green Dragon &mdash;You're dead, Jim!&mdash;<br />
Most Recent MotD<br />
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-<br />
Farmboy Cobalt Manticore has been slain in the forest by Ghostly Wolfpack.<br />
Farmboy Cobalt Manticore bangs his head against a stone...\&quot;Stupid, stupid, stupid!\&quot; he was heard to say.<br />
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-<br />
Always cool, Farmboy Cobalt Manticore was seen walking around with a long string of toilet paper stuck to his foot.<br />
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-<br />
Farmboy Cobalt Manticore has been destroyed by the Penguin Overlord.<br />
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-<br />
Farmboy Cobalt Manticore has been resurrected by Ramius.<br />
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-<br />
Farmboy Cobalt Manticore has been defeated in the graveyard by Batling.<br />
\&quot;ARRRGGGGGGG!!\&quot; Farmboy Cobalt Manticore screams in frustration.<br />
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-<br />
Farmboy Cobalt Manticore unsuccessfully haunted Farmboy cool!<br />
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-<br />
Farmboy Cobalt Manticore has defeated his master, Valiant Valkyrie Kalisiin to advance to level 5 after 4 days!!<br />
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-<br />
Farmboy Cobalt Manticore has defeated his master, Playful Pandora to advance to level 4 after 4 days!!<br />
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-<br />
Farmboy Cobalt Manticore has defeated his master, DragonKing to advance to level 3 after 4 days!!<br />
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-</p>

<p>[I'm just blundering around man, lmao, fortune's fancy and fate's follies fun fun fun at any rate, Back To It! I goooo.]</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	12/23/2006 2:43 pm <br />
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<p>Referral Page Legend of the Green Dragon [Rewhat?]</p>

<p>Return to the Lodge [In a bit, rewhat?]</p>

<p>You will automatically receive 100 points for each person that you refer to this website who makes it to level 4. [Points applicable towards what?]</p>

<p>How does the site know that I referred a person? [Points?]</p>

<p>Easy! When you tell your friends about this site, give out the following link: [Points though.]<br />
<a href="http://www.chillywhack.com/dragon/referral.php?r=Cobalt%20Manticore">http://www.chillywhack.com/dragon/referral.php?r=Cobalt%20Manticore</a> [Shoot, click it, it'll be fun!]</p>

<p>If you do, the site will know that you were the one who sent them here. When they reach level 4 for the first time, you'll get your points! [Level 4 is easy peasy I did it in just a few play sessions just on the Isle of Wen stage, rookie traiing area.]</p>

<p>Buffs<br />
Wrapped in Chains (28 rounds left)<br />
Trollish Strength [Oh yeah I appear to be bound to the dark lord Marius or whatever his name was for awhile longer, these chains make battle extremely difficult, and guarantee certain death unless I'm careful.]</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	12/23/2006 3:25 pm <br />
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<p>Town Library Legend of the Green Dragon</p>

<p>Starting Off<br />
Aquiring an Alignment<br />
Developing a Back Story<br />
Generating a Personality<br />
Customizing a Character<br />
Weaving of Words<br />
Examples of Word Weaving</p>

<p>The Art of Roleplay<br />
Written by Sichae Saracen and Blackmyst Penarreal<br />
Starting Off<br />
Well, there are several keys to a good Roleplay. A relationship between oneself and his/her character is a must. The better you can be your character, the more likely you are to become better at RP. Now, every good character has a background that sets up the mood for the character. Such as, \&quot;Blank's village was destroyed when he was a child.\&quot; This shall evoke a kind of, anger and resentment in this character. Fun, huh?</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	12/23/2006 3:27 pm <br />
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<p>The Art of Roleplay<br />
Written by Sichae Saracen and Blackmyst Penarreal</p>

<p>Aquiring an Alignment</p>

<p>This is choosing whether your character is good, evil or neutral.<br />
This may make things more complicated, yet all the more fun.</p>

<p>A good character is bound to be nice and affectionate. While an evil character, wishes not to be around others. Keep these things in mind when developing a character of your own.</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	12/23/2006 3:30 pm <br />
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<p>The Art of Roleplay<br />
Written by Sichae Saracen and Blackmyst Penarreal</p>

<p>Developing a Back Story</p>

<p>Now, it gets a tad more fun. We shall take a look, more in-depth, in developing a characters past.</p>

<p>Most role-player's tend to choose a dark and dank past, as to it adds more options in a character. But, that is not always true. Take Sichae for example, she is kind and a wonderful person, yet, she came from a rough childhood. It all depends on the character's background, as to who they are today.</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	12/23/2006 3:32 pm <br />
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<p>The Art of Roleplay<br />
Written by Sichae Saracen and Blackmyst Penarreal</p>

<p>Generating a Personality</p>

<p>A character's personality, ties everything together. Most basic character's, their puppet-masters share the same personality. Whether they be too lazy, or that is just all the more comfortable for them.</p>

<p>Personality shall tie in with the character's alignment. Say for example, Johny is Evil. Well, Johny is most likely going to be sinister and condescending. He isn't going to be nice, he is going to be angry. Making sense?</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	12/23/2006 3:35 pm <br />
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<p>The Art of Roleplay<br />
Written by Sichae Saracen and Blackmyst Penarreal</p>

<p>Customizing a Character</p>

<p>Now, to make your character your own, you must come up with a certain image for a character.</p>

<p>Whether you decide to draw one out, or to come up with the specifics and leave it to imagination, it is all up to you. This customizing shall tie into your personality.</p>

<p>Say for example, Exodus is an Elf.</p>

<p>Well, elves be nature, tend to be kind and calm. So, you really aren't going to see a lot of Elvish Warlords, but they do come along.</p>

<p>It depends on the alignment of your character.</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	12/23/2006 3:37 pm <br />
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<p>The Art of Roleplay<br />
Written by Sichae Saracen and Blackmyst Penarreal</p>

<p>Weaving of Words</p>

<p>Your character has been constructed, it sits in the corner.<br />
What now? Well, you must now begin to search for other RPers out there. You can find them lurking in message boards, RP Forums, MUDs and RPGs. Once you find a willing partner, begin to evoke a scene.</p>

<p>Let your words be imagination's playground. But, to be spellbinding and captivating, you musn't use plain everyday words. Look to <a href="http://thesaurus.reference.com">http://thesaurus.reference.com</a> for a thesaurus, or keep one handy at your desk.</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	12/23/2006 3:43 pm <br />
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<p>The Art of Roleplay<br />
Written by Sichae Saracen and Blackmyst Penarreal</p>

<p>Examples of Word Weaving</p>

<p>Blackmyst interjects, \&quot;But Sichae, you must have an example...\&quot;. Yes, you are quite right Blackmyst. For example, 'The jaded woman glanced at his face, her blank look giving away nothing.' I would rather see something like this...'The jaded female glanced for a diminutive second at the stunning gent's visage. The anger and bitterness that burned within her was not evident in the cold expressionless gaze she offered him' Doesn't that sound better?</p>

<p>Blackmyst sets into a derelict chair, adjacent to the fireplace, \&quot;Sichae, teach them about replacing words.\&quot; Again, good show Blackmyst.<br />
Okay, repeating words, such as fire every sentence, becomes rather redundant. Redundancy is a terrible way to RP. Now, pick up your thesaurus, and look for fire. You see, \&quot;smoldering blaze, inferno.\&quot;</p>

<p>Try to use there, replacing fire.</p>

<p>Now, let's try again. You overuse the word, \&quot;hungry.\&quot; What do you do? Thesaurus. You see as a synonym, \&quot;wanton.\&quot; Now, replace your overuse and you should be fine.</p>

<p>Blackmyst raises her hand. Sichae's eyes dash towards the newly risen hand. \&quot;Sichae, what about the overuse of words? My, my, my, you are right. Okay, there are limits to the mind. Overusing the words, \&quot;and, a, the, was\&quot; can really wear on the eyes. Try using other words, instead of \&quot;and\&quot; you can use \&quot;as well, also\&quot;, but it will take some contouring of words and sentence structure. A Word Usage Guide would be nice, and you can find one here <a href="http://www.uah.edu/colleges/liberal/english/shared/word_usage_guide.htm">http://www.uah.edu/colleges/liberal/english/shared/word_usage_guide.htm</a> . But, in the end, your partner will find much more pleasure in the RP.</p>

<p>Blackmyst walks over and hands Sichae a note from the audience.</p>

<p>The note reads, \&quot;Okay man you gotta go over here and over there but you musn't do this and this but it is okay to do that, as long as you have a license oh yeah and be careful of the Dragon.\&quot; Sichae begins to vomit. This is a terrible example of good RPing. Punctuation is your friend. Run-ons and incomplete thoughts can ruin any good RP.</p>

<p>[Just thought this little thing might be handy for you hardcore rpers or those looking to play their rp game to the fullest, and now back to my game, I got a role to play, lol.]</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	1/5/2007 6:24 pm <br />
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<p>The Caverns of Qexelcrag Legend of the Green Dragon MoTD<br />
Ye Olde Mail: 0 new, 12 old<br />
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&mdash;Village Gates&mdash;<br />
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Cavernous Qexelcrag, home of the dwarves Deep in the heart of Mount Qexelcrag lie the ancient caverns that the Dwarves have called home for centuries. Colossal columns, covered with deeply carved geometric shapes, stretch up into the darkness, supporting the massive weight of the mountain above. All around you, stout dwarves discuss legendary treasures and drink heartily from mighty steins, which they readily fill from tremendous barrels nearby.<br />
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Farmboy Cobalt Manticore has slain the Penguin, and saved the entire Penguin City from death and destruction.<br />
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<p>[Me and Trik have the same hometown, him being a Dwarf and me being a Storm Giant now, yes that's right I have been upgraded from Troll to Storm Giant! :D Probably because I just plain rule.]</p>&quot;
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<p>&laquo; Legend of the Green Dragon - Text Adventure &raquo;</p>

<p>THE KNIGHTS ERRANT :: Games :: General Games :: Legend of the Green Dragon - Text Adventure Topic: Legend of the Green Dragon - Text Adventure (Read 37 times) matrixArmy of Darkness****member is offline<br />
Legend of the Green Dragon - Text Adventure&laquo; Thread Started on Jan 10, 2007, 10:45am &raquo;<br />
This is a link to a cool text adventure Barn got me into:http://www.chillywhack.com/dragon/referral.php?r=catrixIf you follow the link and get to lvl 4, I'll get some referral points.Try it out - it's fun!</p>

<p>BarnCatDrgNChaotic Animal Re: Legend of the Green Dragon - I kinda figured this would take on a life of it's own and wondered if I shouldn't have started it's own thread, good catch. I'll leave the Conquered...line for introductory and where each game applies to {CAT}. If one of those territories takes off? {To make it easier on Raiven, *blush* heh} It's own thread works. Btw, Kokodrgn has recently joined in on the fun. Enow I head over there to lay an almighty storm giant wallomping upon him, lol. Jk. Just hold still just in case. Btw I have a 6000 bounty on me for decimating a dwarf army, if anyone's lookin for some cool cash, take on meee, take on me taaake me onnnn, take on me, lol.</p>

<p>KoKoDrgNChaotic Animal Re: Legend of the Green Dragon - lol i died twice. i have no more torment. dont know if thats good. my soul is half gone too. and im out of traveling funds and turns. ugh i hate waiting... fun game though. i enjoyed goin to all the towns and lookin at what barn posts lol</p>

<p>matrixArmy of Darkness****member is offline<br />
Re: Legend of the Green Dragon - I'm lvl 11 now &amp; got jailed a 2nd time - I tried robbing the bank, lol!</p>

<p>BarnCatDrgNChaotic Animal Re: Legend of the Green Dragon - What's a good name for a Clan for over there? FarmahermInsidius wants to collect up on the bounty on me and slipt it with me, but I'm rapidly becoming the G_3 of that place. One more level to go and I face the mighty Green Dragon.</p>

<p>BarnCatDrgNChaotic Animal Re: Legend of the Green Dragon - To take the dark blue pill and cure heartburn and indigestion and acid trip reflux in under 20 minutes: <a href="http://www.chillywhack.com/dragon/referral.php?r=Cobalt%20Manticore">http://www.chillywhack.com/dragon/referral.php?r=Cobalt%20Manticore</a> To take the light blue pill and decongest your nasals and sarcophagus from phlegm: <a href="http://www.chillywhack.com/dragon/referral.php?r=Trik">http://www.chillywhack.com/dragon/referral.php?r=Trik</a> You guys got your links? They can be found in JCP's Hunters Lodge under Referrals, go ahead, flaunt your wares you little hussies, lol. {You will Love those points!}</p>

<p>BarnCatDrgNChaotic Animal Re: Legend of the Green Dragon - I now stand on the precipice of being amongst theee Mightiest in the game. Thought I'd take a break {that and I gotta go to work soon, lol}, and let one fervent persistent wild Shader go frenzymadcrazy and catch up! He who is level 15, fights the Green Dragon, and can start a clan, at least that's what they tell me there.</p>

<p>RAIVENDarkShadows ***Twelfth Disciple[P:0]member is offline<br />
Re: Legend of the Green Dragon - Ya bunch of hooligans!!</p>

<p>BarnCatDrgNChaotic Animal Re: Legend of the Green Dragon - Yes, but hooligans with mean moves, yo. I am level 15, but the Green Dragon is a big brick wall for awhile, might have to amp up my weaponry, stack up some buffs, etc.<br />
This LotGD thing is Not Just Chilly/Squishy's, but an actual game server download thingy. A few of the other members there have got their own versions, which to me kinda cheapens things from lack of distinctive niche, but still quite fun. And I want my own version!</p>

<p>Eventually. Maybe. {I've been striving for a game with built in forum or vice versa for awhile now}<br />
Congrats on your honorary title Matrix/Catrix! The way I play you'd think I'd have won it by now, lol.</p>

<p>{COAT} ..a mixture of COC &amp; CAT.. Chaotic Outlanders Animal Tribe?</p>

<p>{CAOS} ..CAT/COC/SOC blended.. Chaos Animate Outside of Shade?</p>

<p>{SKEW} Shade's Knights Errant Worldwide? Just trying out some ideas. Well... off to my cavern I go for today, one of you may yet still be able to catch up and overtake. Best of all lucks to ya.</p>

<p>The Green Dragon's a tough customer!</p>

<p>matrixArmy of Darkness****member is offline<br />
Re: Legend of the Green Dragon - I like CAOS! I tried the came costume as you Barn - pretty funny...I'm close to you - lvl 14 now and my weaponry is MUCH better than before, lol...take a look at me when you are on again....Next task for me will be to get enough Stone to build my shack...</p>

<p>KoKoDrgNChaotic Animal Re: Legend of the Green Dragon - i just hit level 10. matrix you get that gold? some old dude said to give it to someone. oh if he tells you to give it to someone DONT search for yourself. he gets pissed and steals all your gold lol. he took 3k. ugh. this sucks. im still a farmie.</p>

<p>BarnCatDrgNChaotic Animal Re: Legend of the Green Dragon - I cheesed out and bought two shacks, lol. Koko try a Haunters Lodge, they're in most towns, and their costumes rent out for various lengths of time, the Esoterra costumes are free. I'm sooo heading back in there. As. in. NOW!</p>

<p>{CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WHO HAVE SLAIN THE GREEN DRAGON! Welcome to the next level.} The Green Dragon! Legend of the Green Dragon MoTD ~ ~ ~ Fight ~ ~ ~ You have encountered The Green Dragon which lunges at you with Great Flaming Maw! Level: 18 Start of round:The Green Dragon's Hitpoints: 210YOUR Hitpoints: 131 You lift your Boulder and it comes crashing down on The Green Dragon for 6 damage. A huge fist of earth pummels The Green Dragon for 37 points. You regenerate for 15 health. You try to hit The Green Dragon but are RIPOSTED for 3 points of damage! Your weapon wails as you deal no damage to your opponent. The Green Dragon hits you for 27 points of damage! Your weapon wails as you deal no damage to your opponent. Next round: The boulder is flung at The Green Dragon, but it MISSES! A huge fist of earth pummels The Green Dragon for 14 points. You regenerate for 15 health. You try to hit The Green Dragon but are RIPOSTED for 7 points of damage! Your weapon wails as you deal no damage to your opponent. The Green Dragon tries to hit you but you RIPOSTE for 2 points of damage! You are healed for 2 health.Your weapon's aura fades.Next round: You lift your Boulder and it comes crashing down on The Green Dragon for 9 damage. A huge fist of earth pummels The Green Dragon for 5 points. You regenerate for 15 health. You try to hit The Green Dragon but are RIPOSTED for 8 points of damage! The Green Dragon hits you for 10 points of damage! Next round: You lift your Boulder and it comes crashing down on The Green Dragon for 9 damage. A huge fist of earth pummels The Green Dragon for 11 points. You regenerate for 15 health. You try to hit The Green Dragon but are RIPOSTED for 2 points of damage! The Green Dragon hits you for 20 points of damage! The earthen fist crumbles to dust. Next round: You lift your Boulder and it comes crashing down on The Green Dragon for 8 damage. You regenerate for 15 health. You hit The Green Dragon for 2 points of damage! The Green Dragon hits you for 9 points of damage! Next round: You lift your Boulder and it comes crashing down on The Green Dragon for 5 damage. You regenerate for 15 health. You try to hit The Green Dragon but are RIPOSTED for 8 points of damage! The Green Dragon hits you for 8 points of damage! You have stopped regenerating. Next round: You lift your Boulder and it comes crashing down on The Green Dragon for 9 damage. You hit The Green Dragon for 7 points of damage! The Green Dragon hits you for 15 points of damage! Next round: You lift your Boulder and it comes crashing down on The Green Dragon for 11 damage. You try to hit The Green Dragon but are RIPOSTED for 11 points of damage! The Green Dragon hits you for 16 points of damage! Next round: You lift your Boulder and it comes crashing down on The Green Dragon for 8 damage. You try to hit The Green Dragon but are RIPOSTED for 2 points of damage! The Green Dragon hits you for 9 points of damage! Next round: You lift your Boulder and it comes crashing down on The Green Dragon for 2 damage. You try to hit The Green Dragon but are RIPOSTED for 3 points of damage! The Green Dragon tries to hit you but you RIPOSTE for 5 points of damage! Next round: You lift your Boulder and it comes crashing down on The Green Dragon for 2 damage. You try to hit The Green Dragon but are RIPOSTED for 2 points of damage! The Green Dragon hits you for 13 points of damage! Next round: You lift your Boulder and it comes crashing down on The Green Dragon for 8 damage. You hit The Green Dragon for 16 points of damage! The Green Dragon hits you for 11 points of damage! Next round: You lift your Boulder and it comes crashing down on The Green Dragon for 2 damage. You hit The Green Dragon for 1 points of damage! The Green Dragon tries to hit you but you RIPOSTE for 11 points of damage! Next round: You lift your Boulder and it comes crashing down on The Green Dragon for 8 damage. You try to hit The Green Dragon but are RIPOSTED for 1 points of damage! The Green Dragon tries to hit you but you RIPOSTE for 11 points of damage! Next round: You lift your Boulder and it comes crashing down on The Green Dragon for 4 damage. With a mighty final blow, The Green Dragon lets out a tremendous bellow and falls at your feet, dead at last. Vital Info Name Egyptian Pharaoh Cobalt Manticore Level15 Hitpoints38/154 Turns20 Attack27 Defense27+7 SpiritsNormal AlignmentEvil Specialty Mystical Powers Favor130 Player Kills0 Race Storm Giant Personal Info Gold0 Gems2 Experience36650 Home City Qexelcrag Charm2 Gold in Bank1906 Seen MasterNo Next day2h 23m 09s Souls30 Wood2 Equipment Info WeaponAnkh (12) ArmorSphinx (12) Inventory Open Inventory Extra Info Free Travel 20 Dragonkills 1 Days Since DK 53 Donation Points (Available)0 Donation Points (Total)100 Drunkeness Sober Player Fights (PVPs) 4 Click and use Items Healing Potions Friends Friend Count You have 2 logged-in friends. List O' Buds catrix, KoKoDrgn. Buffs Storm Giant's Boulder {It is kinda a bummer being started over from the level 15 cap, but I find a reason to go on. Way more of a bummer that I still cannot seem to start up a clan as it's still calling me too much of a farmboy to get one going. I'm trying out a different race now to keep things spicy.}</p>

<p>{The real pivotal battle with the most bad&aring;&szlig;&szlig; creature of the game though, took place like this!} The Forest Look for Something to KillGo ThrillseekingSearch SuicidallySeek out the Penguin&mdash;Other&mdash; ~ ~ ~ Fight ~ ~ ~ You have encountered Thieving Kender which lunges at you with Whirling Hoopak! Level: 1 Start of round:Thieving Kender's Hitpoints: 8YOUR Hitpoints: 13 You hit Thieving Kender for 1 points of damage! Thieving Kender tries to hit you but MISSES! Next round: You hit Thieving Kender for 2 points of damage! Thieving Kender tries to hit you but MISSES! Next round: You hit Thieving Kender for 1 points of damage! Thieving Kender tries to hit you but MISSES! Next round: You hit Thieving Kender for 2 points of damage! Thieving Kender tries to hit you but MISSES! The cloud of flies vanishes ... you can see through them to the Thieving Kender. Next round: You hit Thieving Kender for 1 points of damage! Thieving Kender tries to hit you but MISSES! Next round: You hit Thieving Kender for 2 points of damage! You only wish you could pickpocket your money back from the thief. You have slain Thieving Kender! You receive 9 gold!You receive 15 total experience!~~ Flawless Fight! ~~You receive an extra turn! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Name Peasant Cobalt Manticore Level 1 Specialty Beast Calling Race Barbarian Home City Formenya WeaponFrigid Fearsome Fists of the Forest (3)ArmorHaggard Hirsute Hairy Hide of Himself (2) Dragonkills1 Days Since DK1 You have 2 logged-in friends. List O' Buds catrix, KoKoDrgn. BuffsNone</p>

<p>{I'll do some more looking into things to see if I can get a clan started ther yet like they said I could, well indirectly. Can't start a clan as a farmboy, can't kill green dragon til level 15, stop being a farmboy by killing green dragon, killed green dragon, not a farmboy anymore, still can't start a clan.}</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/17/2007 10:36 pm <br />
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Level: 9<br />
Status: Online<br />
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Gender: Male<br />
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Tattoos: tiger, skull, symbol, snake, star<br />
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Haircolor: A bristling tangle of metallic cobalt blue.<br />
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[Named for a Legendary Hero from another realm, and the Mythical Beast who guided him, in hopes of a Legend All his Own. Whether he\\'s a Farmboy Peasant Barbarian Thief Troll StormGiant Dwarf BeastCaller Monk Thief Mystic Dragoon through all these changes one thing shall never change, his changability. He walks among you, a cobalt shadow from darker realms to this new and wondrous world.]</p>

<p>Recent accomplishments (and defeats) of Apprentice Cobalt Manticore<br />
Sat, Feb 17<br />
The sheriff arrested Apprentice Cobalt Manticore in the forest!<br />
Apprentice Cobalt Manticore has defeated his master, MoonGoddess NightEagle to advance to level 8 after 10 days!!<br />
Apprentice Cobalt Manticore has defeated his master, KillinMachine to advance to level 9 after 10 days!!<br />
The body of Apprentice Cobalt Manticore, well what was left of them, was discovered near a lagoon.<br />
Apprentice Cobalt Manticore haunted Absolute Ruler KoKo PenDragn!<br />
Fri, Feb 16<br />
Apprentice Cobalt Manticore has discovered the Haunted Museum.<br />
Apprentice Cobalt Manticore has defeated his master, Lord Drakhaon Gavril to advance to level 5 after 6 days!!<br />
Apprentice Cobalt Manticore has defeated his master, Toboe to advance to level 6 after 7 days!!<br />
Apprentice Cobalt Manticore has defeated his master, Gabriel to advance to level 7 after 8 days!!<br />
Thu, Feb 15<br />
Apprentice Cobalt Manticore has slain the Penguin, and saved the entire Penguin City from death and destruction.<br />
Apprentice Cobalt Manticore has defeated his master, DragonKing to advance to level 3 after 2 days!!<br />
The sheriff arrested Apprentice Cobalt Manticore in the forest!<br />
Apprentice Cobalt Manticore tried to break out of jail, but ended up in Andy Griffith's house!<br />
Apprentice Cobalt Manticore has defeated his master, Playful Pandora to advance to level 4 after 4 days!!<br />
Apprentice Cobalt Manticore has fired a Wind Dart upon Absolute Ruler KoKo PenDragn!<br />
Apprentice Cobalt Manticore has discovered the Haunted Museum.<br />
Apprentice Cobalt Manticore is a big ass chicken...and took the easy way out....<br />
Wed, Feb 14<br />
Today the government spent 57547 gold on paying city officials.<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore has challenged their master, Celestial Warlord Tarl and lost!<br />
\&quot;ARRRGGGGGGG!!\&quot; Knight Cobalt Manticore screams in frustration.<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore defeated Farmgirl mamabear in fair combat in the fields of Romar.<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore has fired a Ghost Dart upon Farmgirl mamabear!<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore was attacked by a bandit in Romar and slew the vile fiend!<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore has defeated his master, Celestial Warlord Tarl to advance to level 14 after 24 days!!<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore has challenged their master, The GateKeeper Zaarus and lost!<br />
\&quot;This both sucks and blows!\&quot; wails Knight Cobalt Manticore.<br />
The sheriff arrested Knight Cobalt Manticore in the forest!<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore farts violently! All around the world, people recoil in horror.<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore has been slain while attacking Lord Incubus in the fields of Formenya.<br />
\&quot;A baby could wield a Fists better than that!\&quot; Lord Incubus proclaims.<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore escaped the Underworld by slaying a powerful and vile fiend!<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore has been resurrected by Ramius.<br />
Today the government spent 146394 gold on repairing streets.<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore has slain the vile Grue !<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore farts violently! All around the world, people recoil in horror.<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore farts violently! All around the world, people recoil in horror.<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore farts violently! All around the world, people recoil in horror.<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore has defeated his master, The GateKeeper Zaarus to advance to level 15 after 26 days!!<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore was attacked by a bandit in Glukmoore and slew the vile fiend!<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore has been slain when he encountered The Green Dragon!!! His bones now litter the cave entrance, just like the bones of those who came before.<br />
\&quot;The Healer's Hut can't help you now, Knight Cobalt Manticore!\&quot; chides The Green Dragon.<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore escaped the Underworld by slaying a powerful and vile fiend!<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore has been resurrected by Ramius.<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore has slain the hideous creature known as The Green Dragon. All across the land, people rejoice!<br />
Cobalt Manticore has earned the title Apprentice for having slain the Green Dragon 4 times!<br />
Apprentice Cobalt Manticore tried to get ConArtist Joe jailed for a day. Isn't that horrible??<br />
Apprentice Cobalt Manticore has defeated his master, Squishy to advance to level 2 after 1 day!!<br />
Apprentice Cobalt Manticore has been destroyed by the Penguin Overlord.<br />
Tue, Feb 13<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore has defeated his master, Silly Faerie Mayweed to advance to level 12 after 21 days!!<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore has defeated his master, Lady Mislee to advance to level 13 after 21 days!!<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore has given themselves up at the jail house.<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore won the 225th Interspecies Spelling Bee in the forest!<br />
Sat, Feb 10<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore has challenged their master, Silly Faerie Mayweed and lost!<br />
\&quot;ARRRGGGGGGG!!\&quot; Knight Cobalt Manticore screams in frustration.<br />
Fri, Feb 09<br />
Suicidal Cobalt Manticore has been slain while attacking Lord Incubus in the fields of Romar.<br />
\&quot;You know, you really shouldn't have a Fists unless you know how to use it,\&quot; suggested Lord Incubus.<br />
Suicidal Cobalt Manticore has been resurrected by Ramius.<br />
Suicidal Cobalt Manticore was attacked by a bandit in Elemenia and was mugged!<br />
Suicidal Cobalt Manticore has given themselves up at the jail house.<br />
Today the government spent 811938 gold on repairing streets.<br />
Suicidal Cobalt Manticore has defeated his master, MoonGoddess NightEagle to advance to level 8 after 14 days!!<br />
Suicidal Cobalt Manticore defeated a Dwarven Patrol in the deep forest! The adventure was a profitable one! But Suicidal Cobalt Manticore has had a bounty of 6000 gold placed on his head.<br />
Suicidal Cobalt Manticore has defeated his master, KillinMachine to advance to level 9 after 14 days!!<br />
Suicidal Cobalt Manticore was attacked by a bandit in Under Hill and was mugged!<br />
Suicidal Cobalt Manticore has given themselves up at the jail house.<br />
Suicidal Cobalt Manticore has discovered the Haunted Museum.<br />
Suicidal Cobalt Manticore was attacked by a bandit in Glukmoore and slew the vile fiend!<br />
Suicidal Cobalt Manticore has defeated his master, Amorous Acer Rock to advance to level 10 after 15 days!!<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore killed the last giant in the quarry! It's safe to return to work there.<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore has defeated his master, Sweetest Cinity to advance to level 11 after 15 days!!<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore has given themselves up at the jail house.<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore was attacked by a bandit in Elemenia and slew the vile fiend!<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore dumped water from a castle tower on VillageIdiot Dealer!<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore dumped water from a castle tower on VillageIdiot Dealer!<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore dumped water from a castle tower on VillageIdiot Dealer!<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore dumped water from a castle tower on VillageIdiot Dealer!<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore dumped water from a castle tower on VillageIdiot Dealer!<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore dumped water from a castle tower on VillageIdiot Dealer!<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore dumped water from a castle tower on VillageIdiot Dealer!<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore has fired a Ugly Dart upon VillageIdiot Dealer!<br />
VillageIdiot Dealer was seen licking peanut butter off a donkey's butt!<br />
Someone just made a purchase from the Prankatorium.<br />
Knight Cobalt Manticore has given themselves up at the jail house.<br />
Thu, Feb 08<br />
Thief Cobalt Manticore was attacked by a bandit in Glukmoore and slew the vile fiend!<br />
Thief Cobalt Manticore has defeated his master, Toboe to advance to level 6 after 8 days!!<br />
Thief Cobalt Manticore has fired a Pixie Voice Dart upon Satan!<br />
Thief Cobalt Manticore has been slain while attacking Satan in the fields of Romar.<br />
\&quot;This both sucks and blows!\&quot; wails Thief Cobalt Manticore.<br />
Thief Cobalt Manticore was torn apart by zombies in the graveyard.<br />
Thief Cobalt Manticore haunted Satan!<br />
Thief Cobalt Manticore haunted ConArtist Dealer!<br />
Skeleton Cobalt Manticore crushed the Spelling Bee to deth!<br />
Skeleton Cobalt Manticore has discovered the Haunted Museum.<br />
Skeleton Cobalt Manticore has defeated his master, Gabriel to advance to level 7 after 9 days!!<br />
Skeleton Cobalt Manticore has given themselves up at the jail house.<br />
Skeleton Cobalt Manticore is suicidal!<br />
Skeleton Cobalt Manticore lost in a Spelling Bee to a Chicken!<br />
Skeleton Cobalt Manticore has discovered the Haunted Museum.<br />
Skeleton Cobalt Manticore has been slain in the forest by Green Alligator.<br />
\&quot;I'm really going to enjoy this new Fists that Skeleton Cobalt Manticore had,\&quot; exclaimed Green Alligator.<br />
Skeleton Cobalt Manticore has been resurrected by Ramius.<br />
Skeleton Cobalt Manticore crushed the Spelling Bee to deth!<br />
The body of Skeleton Cobalt Manticore was discovered in a deep cavern.<br />
Wed, Feb 07<br />
Today the government spent 139648 gold on a gardens beautification project.<br />
Thief Cobalt Manticore has slain the vile Grue !<br />
Thief Cobalt Manticore crushed the Spelling Bee to deth!<br />
Thief Cobalt Manticore has defeated his master, Lord Drakhaon Gavril to advance to level 5 after 7 days!!<br />
Thief Cobalt Manticore has discovered the Haunted Museum.</p>

<p>Vital InfoName<br />
Apprentice Cobalt Manticore<br />
Level9<br />
Soulpoints38/95<br />
Torments4<br />
Psyche22<br />
Spirit22<br />
SpiritsDEAD<br />
AlignmentEvil<br />
SpecialtyDragoon Specialty<br />
Player Kills2<br />
RaceDwarf<br />
Personal Info<br />
Favor18<br />
Gems31<br />
Experience9838<br />
Charm54<br />
Gold in Bank4051<br />
Seen MasterNo<br />
Merits8<br />
Next day1h 21m 05s<br />
TreeOrange<br />
Souls0<br />
Equipment Info<br />
WeaponMistress Handcuffs (15)<br />
ArmorHaggard Hirsute Hairy Hide of Himself (14)<br />
CreatureBlack Unicorn<br />
InventoryOpen Inventory<br />
Extra Info<br />
Free Travel14<br />
Dragonkills4<br />
Days Since DK10<br />
Donation Points (Available)0<br />
Donation Points (Total)150<br />
DrunkenessSober<br />
Player Fights (PVPs)4<br />
Tournament Points224<br />
FriendsFriend Count<br />
None of your friends are logged-in.<br />
Pet Info<br />
Pet TypeGray Tabby<br />
Pet NameThe Master<br />
Pet GenderMale<br />
Pet MoodLonely<br />
Ingredients<br />
Monkhood: 1<br />
Hemlock: 1<br />
Mandrake: 2<br />
Materials<br />
Wood4<br />
Iron Ore2136<br />
Copper588<br />
Mithril1335<br />
BuffsNone</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	KoKoDrgN  	2/22/2007 12:19 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (18 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>all your votes are belong to KoKo</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/26/2007 10:49 pm <br />
To: 	KoKoDrgN 	 (19 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>[Future Mayor Absolute Ruler Koko PenDragn!</p>

<p>*bow*</p>

<p>I'm not convinced everyone there is VoTiNg! And there seems to be a bit of drama surrounding who gets into office, ethics, a bit too much drama. I'm not sure I want to win as much now, lol.</p>

<p>Stuff like that keeps me outta wanting to be moderator at CGShade, I'd rather Mod here where I am allowed to deal with troubles the way they should be: CoMpLeTeLy!</p>

<p>Just as soon as anyone ever visits this place, lol, all your chatters are belong to me. Maybe we need a forum like what Chilly has, with a game built into it!]</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	KoKoDrgN  	Mar-14 3:00 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight unread 	 (20 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>does anyone use this site anymore??? (then again, we all communicate via LOTGD, shadeboard, ke, phone, and msn. and I totally agree! Shadeboard needs a built-in Shade, as well.)</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Mar-18 5:37 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (21 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>THE GREEN DRAGON!</p>

<p>As sung by Merry and Pippin in the movie The Return of the King, The Green Dragon's song is:</p>

<p>Oh, you can search far and wide<br />
You can drink the whole town dry<br />
But you'll never find a beer so brown<br />
But you'll never find a beer so brown<br />
As the one we drink in our hometown<br />
As the one we drink in our hometown<br />
You can drink your fancy ales<br />
You can drink 'em by the flagon<br />
But the only brew for the brave and true<br />
Comes from the Green Dragon..</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	Mar-19 7:43 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (22 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>[Ait koomz an Paints? Uh'm gehtin woon! / It comes in Pints? I'm getting one! Alot of the good servers draw inspiration from Tolkien among other great english authors, yes even Rowling. Unfortunately Chillywhack's version's server's crashed, so a relocation to the DragonCat version. BarnC- uh Stargoyle has the links for that one. Sorry folks, kinda droppd the ball on keep yun's updated. Been living in interesting times again. I don't think I'll be getting one, one of my own that is, it's a huge chunk of coding that needs hosted. The search goes on. CryptoKnight the Cobalt Manticore over and out.]</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Mar-23 8:54 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (23 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>MORE OF THE BEAUTIFUL GREEN DRAGON</p>

<p>Once, there was a green dragon<br />
Who lived in a land far away<br />
He was a unhappy dragon<br />
Until a boy saw him one day</p>

<p>The boy was very frightened<br />
But saw the dragon was sad<br />
And asked, what was the problem<br />
Maybe he could help with that</p>

<p>The dragon looked at him sadly<br />
And said, You can come closer by<br />
You see, I was born without wings<br />
And all other dragons can fly</p>

<p>I am different from other dragons<br />
Out of shame, I live here alone<br />
If only I had a set of wings<br />
I could return to my home</p>

<p>The boy felt deeply sorry for him<br />
Poor dragon who looked so sad<br />
And said, I will try to help you<br />
Please do not feel so bad</p>

<p>I will ask the people of my village<br />
How we can get you some wings<br />
I am sure they have an answer<br />
For they know everything</p>

<p>The village people had a long meeting<br />
The decision was really not hard<br />
They decided to knit a set of wings<br />
And all would do their part</p>

<p>The whole village was busy knitting<br />
With wool that would never fade<br />
The wings turned out to be beautiful<br />
A lovely rainbow shade</p>

<p>The people showed the dragon<br />
The wings they had all help make<br />
The green dragon cried with happiness<br />
Providing them with a lake</p>

<p>The lake would give them water<br />
So the people were happy as well<br />
They are never hungry or suffer thirst<br />
Because... And this is the story they tell</p>

<p>Once, there was a green dragon...</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	Mar-25 10:35 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (24 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>[Owlmoon's server is way more fun, I'll have the link posted asap.]</p>

<p>]You must forgive me, my heart is pounding in my chest like mad, I just got an email from a Radio DJ pal of mine titled Job Opening. I've been waiting for that job for months, and waiting for that kind of job for 2 decades![</p>

<p>[But yes, the BarnCat adn his cronies have joined NightEagle's Requiem of Crows clan and are really living it up as time allows.]</p>

<p>]Omg the email has come and I'm afraid to open it!!!!![</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Mar-25 10:43 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (25 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>JUST OPEN IT!!! I BRING GOOD LUCK!</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	Mar-25 12:21 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (26 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>]Could use all the luck I can get, btw if you are who I think you used to be, don't let Stargoyle see you here. The merest mention of your old name still causes him to growl.[</p>

<p>:S</p>

<p>[CoBaLt BaRnCaT, RAIVEN, Matrix, KoKoDrgN &amp; Inisidius now compose the Shade Regiment of the Crows Clan! Our stronghold in Ancient Japan is looking niceand a Temple in Thermopolis is soon to be built!]</p>

<p>]Now I got more uh emailing radio people to do, but yeah that's where things are lately.[</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Mar-25 1:56 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (27 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>I got the message... btw good luck! :S</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	Mar-25 9:50 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (28 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>*The axe gleams freshly ground, old wounds are not forgotten, and revenge is an undying ember.*</p>

<p><a href="http://owlmoons.vps3368.mb9.de/referral.php?r=CoBaLt%20BaRnCaT">http://owlmoons.vps3368.mb9.de/referral.php?r=CoBaLt%20BaRnCaT</a></p>

<p>Vital Info<br />
Name<br />
Goober CoBaLt BaRnCaT<br />
Level<br />
4<br />
Super Human</p>

<p>Spirits<br />
Very High44/44<br />
20+25<br />
45<br />
19+13.8<br />
AlignmentEvil (-28)<br />
Travel<br />
10DrunkennessPlayer Kills8Personal Info<br />
Gold<br />
128<br />
Gems<br />
1<br />
Experience<br />
1066/2012</p>

<p>Hometown<br />
SiN CityNext day0h 21m 08s</p>

<p>Equipment Info<br />
Weapon<br />
Pages's Short Sword(16)<br />
Armor<br />
Small Rawhide Shield(15)</p>

<p>Creature<br />
Lucky The CatWeapon Damage16Armor Strength15Horcruxes0BackpackView ContentsClick and use ItemsHealing Potions</p>

<p>Companion Pet InfoPetFairy DragonPet NameSelene Pet Age25 DaysGenderFemaleMagic Points8 Uses LeftExperience4646</p>

<p>FriendsFriend CountNone of your friends are logged-in.</p>

<p>InventoryMedallions5MaterialsWood1</p>

<p>BuffsLucky's Scratch! (250 rounds left)<br />
Clan Aura<br />
Selene 's Aura<br />
SiN</p>

<p>*Through new worlds we stride, and follow us in spite, we bite, and gladly devour those who would wrong us. You can suffer infinite deaths when your dying is someone else's fun. And it's only so fun when deservedly so.*</p>

<p>{Think I'll let Cryptoknight / Manticore take it over once he buys a decent enough cat to to name after me, lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	Aug-2 11:14 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (29 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>*Metaphorum Expeditionary Force! Adventurers Gather!<br />
[-]</p>

<p><a href="Http://www.crazyrealms.com/lotgd_1.1.0/home.php?/referral.php?r=BarnCat">Http://www.crazyrealms.com/lotgd_1.1.0/home.php?/referral.php?r=BarnCat</a></p>

<p>Vital Info<br />
NameBoxcutter BarnCat<br />
Level1Hitpoints160/12<br />
Turns39<br />
Attack2+5.3Defense2+1.7<br />
SpiritsLow<br />
AlignmentEvil<br />
Player Kills0 {Being nice so far.}<br />
Racedrakling(Level 0)</p>

<p>Personal InfoGold26207Gems266 (78)</p>

<p>CreatureStallion</p>

<p>SquireInfo<br />
NameCaTsPaWn<br />
StatusDead<br />
Level4<br />
Damage5-9<br />
Accuracy68%<br />
Ready to LevelYes</p>

<p>Extra InfoFree Travel7</p>

<p>Uruz Runes1<br />
Ansuz Runes1<br />
Raidho Runes2<br />
Wunjo Runes1</p>

<p>Tournament Points680 {I am the tournament leader over there!}</p>

<p>Pet Info<br />
Pet TypeMastiff<br />
Pet NameBarricade {evil decepticon police car's his namesake.}<br />
Pet GenderMale<br />
Pet MoodHappy<br />
Pet Turns10</p>

<p>Ingredients<br />
Hemlock: 2<br />
Mandrake: 2<br />
Obsidian Dragon Scale: 3<br />
Materials<br />
Wood2</p>

<p>Buffs<br />
Stallion Attack (58 rounds left)<br />
Clan Aura<br />
Dragonic Powers</p>

<p>Now you just Know we can conquer this place, but we can probably even make our own, but play it a little first and then we'll whatever. I'm hyping it for a new Forum option, community, I'm hypering out over it lol. All it requires is a server I think, and it's good to go, but like all good sites, like here, it costs a few spent gold pieces to keep up and going.*</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_Agrajag_  	Aug-3 11:09 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (30 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>The link you posted doesn't work for me, i get a 404 message. I might just like to play too, I used to play Lord (on which Logd is based) on the BBSes of my natural light deprived youth.</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;31&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	Aug-3 11:02 pm <br />
To: 	_Agrajag_ 	 (31 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>It doesn't work for me either!!</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;32&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	Aug-5 3:42 pm <br />
To: 	_Agrajag_ 	 (32 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>Admin there, Rhea, informed me some time ago they were having some server issues and might be moving to a new one. Give the plainlink a whirl then <a href="Http://www.crazyrealms.com/lotgd_1.1.0/">Http://www.crazyrealms.com/lotgd_1.1.0/</a> and if that don't work, I don't know. I'll be trying it out tonight myself, I got a character to level up lol. Agra you remembered that far back! The original version Seth ABle's Red Dragon, hell I don't even KNOW that far back. I just stumbled onto the link when Chillywhack advertised his on either Urban Dead or Shartak, so I tried it out and have been worldhopping since. That's the main hangup for me, the reliability of the servers and the cost of getting an LotGD Hosted! But man a game/forum with a built in or forum/game is right up my alley. :D It spells out the final forum solution, lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;33&quot;;&quot;From: 	_Agrajag_  	Aug-6 10:16 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (33 of 70) <br />
 	<br />
I set up a server to play around with, only Aqrn and I on it so far, don't want a lot of players, just a few friends. We'd love it if you wanted to play, although you'd have to start over at level 1. The url is below:<br />
<br />
<a href="http://logd.constantintilople.com">Legend of the Green Dragon @ Agrajag & Aqrn's</a>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;34&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-6 11:56 am <br />
To: 	_Agrajag_ 	 (34 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>Omg, ya mean just like that? You... you.. you just made it look easy, lol. But the cost, the shaky servers? How're you doing that thing that you do did that thing? I'm there dude.</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;35&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_Agrajag_  	Aug-6 3:22 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (35 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>Glad to have you. -- Aqrn and I have a bit of a head start, but not too bad, saw you on this morning, didn't even take any turns. :)</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;36&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-6 6:51 pm <br />
To: 	_Agrajag_ 	 (36 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>I know I meant to just get a character started, do a little running around beta testing, maybe die of something hilarious for daily news and head ta bed lol. You are one of the rare modulers who offer Felyne as a Beginner race. :) Wait til you get into modules, custom naming stuff, towns, NPCs within, man I envy you. After I catch up on all this I might run on back in there and trampoline the place a bit more. Boingy boingy boingy boingy.</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;37&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_Agrajag_  	Aug-6 7:20 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (37 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>Yeah, I'm keen to customize it, but lack the inspiration. I might like to write my own module if I can think up an idea. I'll be back in later tonight, cooking dinner and waiting for the new day.</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;38&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-6 9:24 pm <br />
To: 	_Agrajag_ 	 (38 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>Stukmoore in Glukmoore myself. If Audrey hadn't run off I could Llama petted myself some extra turns to travel with. (boy did that come out sounding right) You could always rename Degolburg to Constantintilople lol. SO far it's running good, I'm just spoiled on advantages the other ones have overfrosted their cakes with.</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;39&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-6 10:54 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (39 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>Go ahead and post your referral links:<br />
Referral Page Legend of the Green Dragon</p>

<p>I will automatically receive 25 points for each person that you refer to this website who makes it to level 4.</p>

<p>How does the site know that I referred a person?</p>

<p>Easy! When I tell my friends about this site, give out the following link:</p>

<p><a href="http://logd.constantintilople.com/referral.php?r=Metaphorm">http://logd.constantintilople.com/referral.php?r=Metaphorm</a></p>

<p>If I do, the site will know that I were the one who sent them here. When they reach level 4 for the first time, I'll get my points!</p>

<p>Now most referral links or other MMOG links they forbid you from posting on public forums, but I'm on record for saying it's okay to. At least I think I am, just as soon as I can find the post I said Okay on.</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;40&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	Aug-8 11:05 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (40 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>{Good news from CrazyRealms!}</p>

<p>E-mail message<br />
You have received new mail on LoGD at <a href="http://crazyrealms.com/lotgd-1.1.0">http://crazyrealms.com/lotgd-1.1.0</a><br />
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-<br />
From: The Green Dragon<br />
To: Boxcutter BarnCat<br />
Subject: Server News from WHAT NOT Rhea<br />
Body:<br />
I just wanted to send everyone this YOM because I have GREAT news!!<br />
The new server has just been paid for (we can thank my hubby for his unknown help on that.lol) I am waiting for david and his wife to get back with me after it has been registered. The server I went with is rpdomains package 3. For as fellow green dragon lovers I felt that the servers offered by them would hold the load better than from a host that is not related to the gaming industry. As with any server move this will be hectic for all staff involved. Please be patient as we begin the transition to the new server so we can put more great modules back in.<br />
Thank You,<br />
Rhea<br />
P.S.<br />
As you all know if you need anything please let Hinder or Brimm know as they are my partners. Thanks again...<br />
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-<br />
<a href="http://crazyrealms.com/lotgd-1.1.0">http://crazyrealms.com/lotgd-1.1.0</a> .</p>

<p>{Forgot to add that I dunno when I'll head back there, Metaphorm's monopolizing my time lol to help betatest the constantinilople LotGD server, but I suspect he really wants to just up and become one of the biggest baddest warriors on a whole new server. He's promised to name a pet after me, and a squire after CryptoKnight, whuzat.. wait.. PeT?! META!!!}</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;41&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	Aug-22 9:24 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (41 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>{Read Bottom to Top v-^ couldn't have said it all better all by myself LoL.}</p>

<p>BaRnCaT &lt;StillCHAOSian&gt;:<br />
Uhm, yes, kinda. I'll bump my LotGD thread on the Metaside, it's actually Aqrn&amp;Agra's but it's meta-associated lol. They've managed to find a free server too.</p>

<p>RAIVEN:<br />
I messaged Matrix about it. Do you have a server for your own version Cat?</p>

<p>BaRnCaT &lt;StillCHAOSian&gt;:<br />
So where to next? The MetaPhorum's been workin on it's own version, very basic, but not as cavalier and powermad as Owlies.</p>

<p>OwlMoons MotD:<br />
2. If a member of a clan has not been active for 90 days or more they will be autodeleted from the clan and game. *note* If you suddenly notice a drop in your members it may be from the autodeletion process of inactive accounts. Please keep your clan and your accounts active. If you love your character and your clan, Show it some love!<br />
NE</p>

<p>OwlMoons MotD:<br />
Since there is so much popularity in making new clans here in this realm, I have decided that there will be a new way to deal with overpopulation of clans. 1. If a clans owner has not been active in 30 days or more that clan will be deleted.</p>

<p>Explorer BaRnCaT &lt;CHAOS?&gt;:<br />
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- From: The Green Dragon To: Explorer BaRnCaT Subject: Deletion of Chaotic Knights Errant Body: The clan you were in, Chaotic Knights Errant, has closed its doors. Sorry for any inconvenience. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- {WHAAAT?! Fill me in, peoples.}</p>

<p>&lt;Chaos&gt; Fruitcake BarnCat:<br />
Dunno about quitting permanently but the Lynx?: -link-<br />
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Another Mayoral Race? Koko, this sound any kinda familiar ta you too? We nearly held the reins of power there before ChillywhackRealm was no more! Wonder whatever happend to Firekaiser and all them there those.</p>

<p>El_Chico:<br />
well my shader friends b4 you quit owlmoons vote for me for mayeor plz, and whatsthe url of the new site?</p>

<p>&lt;Chaos&gt; Fruitcake BarnCat:<br />
And she highly endorses the drink at Chaotic Resting Place at Backwoods Alley, it's 90 rounds of headon nonstop mindblowing brainsblending excitement. Yeeehhaaawwwh!</p>

<p>&lt;Chaos&gt; Fruitcake BarnCat:<br />
WANT NOT Rhea says she might be looking into another server soon.</p>

<p>Matrix:<br />
At the new crazy LOTGD site, they have added another game day per day &amp; I guess will be adding more? It's growing on me....I just seem to run into a LOT of connection issues with their site....I reached Godhood at the owlmoon one anyway - what more is there really to do there? Pay more taxes?</p>

<p>Matrix:<br />
Ooops!</p>

<p>RAIVEN:<br />
I throw stuff on them. But Christ I hate tha spelling of words with a w for no reason.</p>

<p>&lt;Chaos&gt; Fruitcake BarnCat:<br />
Guess we shut em down one by one lol they're too emo there anyways. Example? /action: powts by tree, whats wrong my beeluved, powts moar walx away, no com bak 2 mee sweatie, teers run frun her eyz, hugz, kissez blah.</p>

<p>&lt;Chaos&gt; Fruitcake BarnCat:<br />
Eh well it works for my schedule but I did have one long miserable wait 34 expoints &amp; 0 turns away from another blusprings once lol. I just dig the smalltown feel, just think the first 30 there will be legends in a year or two. What's this about tax? We made too much exp now we make too much money there? *CoUgH!* Sounds fun... If they aren't deleting the site they're overtaxing devaluing it, they can't handle the &lt;CHAOS&gt;!</p>

<p>Matrix:<br />
I maxxed out my dwellings, so I may have to make sure all of the coffers are full &amp; then place the rest with the clan vault...Taxes are killing me there for sure!<br />
Barn,<br />
I'm not so sure about that new LOTGD site - they are set to allow only two new game days per real day - they allow up to 50 player fights per day, but there aren't enough players over there for that, lol. ...</p>

<p>el_chico:<br />
put all your gold into a safe house guys i hate that mf'in tax man, b4 he appeared i had 32mil, now i got 4mil</p>

<p>Fresh Meat BarnCat:<br />
Pyramids are still active at Crazyrealms Lotgd, I tell ye minions and marionettes, that world could be our's and easily.</p>

<p>Matrix:<br />
It appears that the pyramids are gone now....and I spent a bunch of gold \&quot;boosting\&quot; our clan stats! I'm also being taxed now :-((( ....and pkilling is limited now....</p>

<p>Fresh Meat BarnCat:<br />
A fresh new world to conquer where only 13 warriors play and 5 clans are with 1 - 3 members each. -link-?/referral.php?r=BarnCat We could conquer this place. One clan Dares to call itself &lt;Chaos&gt;, how's this sound to you guys?</p>

<p>Fresh Meat BarnCat:<br />
I heard they brought Felyne back, I might return sooner lol only to have them remove it again I bet.</p>

<p>RAIVEN:<br />
We have a lot of gold and cash on the owlmoons lotgd. Plus I just built a castle in Japan. I like the slower style they put back on so it takes longer to level. The chat in the townsquares is retarded, I agree. I just look for them to kill though, cuz yeah, I am big. And evil.</p>

<p>Fresh Meat BarnCat:<br />
(8h56m) &lt;Chaos&gt; NOT Rhea tosses out some catnip for the BarnCat, mmm, fresh meat.*wink*<br />
(23m9s) Fresh meat BarnCat sniffs it cautiously, having popped awake. Hops to his feet and points his finger to address, \&quot;Now you listen here, Cha... os ..clan? ... Where'd she go?\&quot; Brandishes his mighty pitchfork and proceeds out<br />
(0s) Fresh meat BarnCat says, \&quot;Well that's enough Noobieville for me. Rhea, we shall meet again.\&quot;</p>

<p>Fresh Meat BarnCat:<br />
I forgot to add, it's called The Chaotic Warriors, and that NOT Rhea person is of a species called CAT.</p>

<p>Fresh Meat BarnCat:<br />
There's another &lt;Chaos&gt; clan in Crazyrealms LotGD, and I don't think we started it. What to do about that. {Sorry, ProBoard's still not letting me click on Post Reply Quote, anything.}</p>

<p>RAIVEN:<br />
I took over a pyramid this morning but yeah ..you just get a pyramid and they take it back Built a new castle in 'Japan so you guys can sleep there. We can not hire guards anymore it seems? And I lost my job daaammit. Well everytime I built new furniture someone else would take it before I had a chance to get it anyway,</p>

<p>Matrix:<br />
How do those $%#&amp;!@@#!! Crows get control of stuff so fast? I voted FOR PvP - I have 118 since they last 'reset' the counter...</p>

<p>{See, first Chilly's imploded, OwlMoon's deleted our clan and I messaged them about it only to recieve a kindamocking reply from DemonhunterSK laughing asking what clan that coulda possibly been, how does he forgot the CHAOS, we wrecked and ruled, but we were behaved enough to not have warranted a deletion like that. I skated past character deletion myself by still being in the transitional post DK gelatinous soul limbo stages I think and am now Felyne, and I saw a Psychotic CONDOK this morning in there, he's a page now though, he might have been deleted as well. We saved up so long and hard for the clan, do we wanna do it again?, there? Sassy's? Or Constantinilople! (sp?) Const's a very basic starter site so there won't be alot of the modules we had in the past spoiling us, you can die rapidly in ten rounds if you're not careful. I could write up some neato modules, customize some of the older ones, and am always available for suggestions towards bringing that LotGD up to Funnest.}</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;42&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	Aug-22 10:00 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (42 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>Referral Page {A slightly needed adjustment because of the slightly adjusted needs of SassyDragon's Crazyrealm's newer server, and it runs well so far.}</p>

<p><a href="Http://www.crazyrealms.com/lotgd_1.1.0/home.php?/referral.php?r=BarnCat">Http://www.crazyrealms.com/lotgd_1.1.0/home.php?/referral.php?r=BarnCat</a></p>

<p>Vital InfoNameBoxcutter BarnCat<br />
Racedrakling(Level 0)<br />
Home CityCovens of the Elders</p>

<p>Equipment InfoWeaponBlack Golden Dragon Screamer (31)ArmorBaron Pearl Jeweled Demon Plate (31)</p>

<p>CreatureStallion<br />
Squire Info<br />
NameCaTsPaWn<br />
StatusDead<br />
Level4<br />
Damage5-9<br />
Accuracy68%<br />
Ready to LevelYes</p>

<p>Free Travel11<br />
Uruz Runes1<br />
Ansuz Runes1<br />
Raidho Runes2<br />
Wunjo Runes2<br />
Tournament Points680</p>

<p>Pet Info<br />
Pet TypeGray Tabby<br />
Pet NameFrenzy<br />
Pet GenderMale<br />
Pet MoodHyper</p>

<p>Buffs<br />
Stallion Attack (60 rounds left)<br />
Clan Aura<br />
Dragonic Powers</p>

<p>Game Design and Code: Copyright &copy; 2002-2005, Eric Stevens &amp; JT Traub, &copy; 2006, Dragonprime Development Team<br />
Design: All Black skin by Robert<br />
Version: 1.1.0 Dragonprime Edition<br />
Page gen: 0.74s / 56 queries, Ave: 1.05s - 3855.07/3685</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;43&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	Aug-23 12:08 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (43 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>{I just gotta say lmao cause I've earned the title of Ken Doll and my race is Centaur, with Seductive Skills specialty. This means I'm a Sedolltive Kentaur, some h0%ny plastic halfhorse I be lol. But then I forgot I still got the Stallion, implications ensue especially since I probably still gotta ride from town to town. What a visual lol. I really don't like the way he's looking at me, with those come hither haypile eyes. Oh this is so damn wrong lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;44&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	KoKoDrgN  	Aug-23 12:56 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (44 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>so uh, what server are you all on then? the crazysomethin link doesn't work.</p>

<p>Sorry about my lack of attendence at owlmoons. They could have f'n sent me an email telling me to log in before they delete &lt;Chaos&gt;</p>

<p>what jerks</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;45&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	Aug-23 7:52 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (45 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>[The Cobalt Manticore Will Be Returning! With BarnCat as MY Squire! My pet? My steed. My word. Can't they get him a working referral link? Trim it down. And remember. Legend Of The Cobalt Manticore! That is all. Good day to you all lol.]</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;46&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	Aug-23 10:56 pm <br />
To: 	KoKoDrgN 	 (46 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>*I think we're at CrazyRealms, at least me and Matrix are, Raiven too maybe. There's already a &lt;Chaos&gt; there true, it's run by someone who has not even Seen Shade, {in many cases this is a good thing} but after a few YoMs talking gaming philosophy I think she'll work out to be a fine member of our clan lol.*</p>

<p>{Crypto, you frikkin wish, but We'll see we'll See, get at me and we'll talk terms and conditions lol.}</p>

<p>*Me and Matrix have been effin around with the Clan Forge there just creating the baddest weaponry this side of any MMOG.*</p>

<p>{As for Owlmoons I wonder if they really wanted us there.}</p>

<p>*The closest thing to a MetaPhorum Exclusive LotGD is the Constantintilople version, it's tougher than the Dragoncat server but it's still starting out. Bring patience.*</p>

<p>{I haven't got any word from Matrix on this yet, but as I told that snide sounding scoffing DemonhunterSK I go where the Clan goes.}</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;47&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-28 12:31 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (47 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>By request? <a href="http://logd.constantintilople.com/referral.php?r=Metaphorm">http://logd.constantintilople.com/referral.php?r=Metaphorm</a> and if that don't work or you don't wanna empower that darn Meta therefore inflating his ginormous egantic head already past ludicrous levels lol <a href="http://logd.constantintilople.com">http://logd.constantintilople.com</a>/ is the link for you! I also rediscovered my Dragonpedia Wikia link and I can't make heads or modules outta it. It's very informative for coders though. Ironic how I can know everying while On the internet but nothing About the internet lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;48&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_Agrajag_  	Aug-28 7:00 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (48 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>I've thrown up the game &amp; modules all willy nilly. If you have suggestions about modules/settings, I'll gladly entertain your suggestions.</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;49&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-28 9:06 pm <br />
To: 	_Agrajag_ 	 (49 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>I'll wander around inside and complain here and there lol jk B!+c#ing from town to town goes the Wandering menstrual Metaphorm. And his hairy bighoofed Stallion CryptoKnight! I don't ride uh him, that's kinda no, but I do just lead him around by the nose.</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;50&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-28 10:21 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (50 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>Biography for Peasant Metaphorm.<br />
Title: Peasant<br />
Level: 12<br />
Status: Online<br />
Resurrections: 8<br />
Race: Felyne<br />
Gender: Male<br />
Specialty: Thieving Skills<br />
Creature: Stallion</p>

<p>Estimated Time Played: 13 hours, 55 minutes</p>

<p>Recent accomplishments (and defeats) of Peasant Metaphorm</p>

<p>Tue, Aug 28<br />
Peasant Metaphorm has challenged their master, Celith and lost!<br />
\&quot;The Healer's Hut can't help you now, Peasant Metaphorm!\&quot; chides Celith.<br />
Peasant Metaphorm has defeated his master, Celith to advance to level 12 after 25 days!!</p>

<p>Mon, Aug 27<br />
Peasant Metaphorm has been gone for a while, and those who have looked for him do not come back.</p>

<p>Fri, Aug 24<br />
Peasant Metaphorm has defeated his master, Sensei Noetha to advance to level 11 after 22 days!!</p>

<p>Tue, Aug 21<br />
Peasant Metaphorm has been slain in the forest by Stalking Shadow.<br />
\&quot;A baby could wield a Hedge Trimmers better than that!\&quot; Stalking Shadow proclaims.<br />
Peasant Metaphorm haunted Farmboy shanoova!<br />
Peasant Metaphorm has been resurrected by Ramius.<br />
Peasant Metaphorm has defeated his master, Dwiredan to advance to level 10 after 20 days!!</p>

<p>Tue, Aug 14<br />
Peasant Metaphorm has defeated his master, Ceiloth to advance to level 9 after 17 days!!</p>

<p>Mon, Aug 13<br />
Peasant Metaphorm has defeated his master, Gerrard to advance to level 8 after 15 days!!</p>

<p>Sat, Aug 11<br />
Peasant Metaphorm has defeated his master, Adwares to advance to level 7 after 12 days!!</p>

<p>Fri, Aug 10<br />
Peasant Metaphorm has defeated his master, Un&eacute;lith to advance to level 6 after 10 days!!</p>

<p>Thu, Aug 09<br />
Peasant Metaphorm has defeated his master, Guth to advance to level 5 after 9 days!!</p>

<p>Wed, Aug 08<br />
Peasant Metaphorm has been slain travelling to Romar by Polar Bear.<br />
\&quot;Just wait for my revenge, Polar Bear. It will be swift!\&quot; Peasant Metaphorm declares.<br />
Peasant Metaphorm has been resurrected by Ramius.<br />
Peasant Metaphorm has been slain in the forest by Tree-Hugger.<br />
\&quot;Just wait for my revenge, Tree-Hugger. It will be swift!\&quot; Peasant Metaphorm declares.<br />
Peasant Metaphorm has been defeated in the graveyard by Seductive Vampiress.<br />
\&quot;ARRRGGGGGGG!!\&quot; Peasant Metaphorm screams in frustration.<br />
Peasant Metaphorm haunted Farmgirl Aqrn!<br />
Peasant Metaphorm unsuccessfully haunted Farmboy Agrajag!</p>

<p>Tue, Aug 07<br />
Peasant Metaphorm has defeated his master, Fie to advance to level 3 after 4 days!!<br />
Peasant Metaphorm has been slain in the forest by Angry Mob.<br />
\&quot;You are dishonorable, Angry Mob!\&quot; Peasant Metaphorm cries.<br />
Peasant Metaphorm got roughed up by Lonestrider and his cronies for having little of value.<br />
Peasant Metaphorm has defeated his master, Glynyc to advance to level 4 after 5 days!!<br />
Peasant Metaphorm has been slain travelling to Glorfindal by Small Rabbit.<br />
\&quot;A baby could wield a Trowel better than that!\&quot; Small Rabbit proclaims.</p>

<p>Mon, Aug 06<br />
Skeleton Metaphorm has been slain in the forest by Pygmy Marmoset.<br />
\&quot;I see London, I see France, I see Skeleton Metaphorm's underpants!\&quot; reveals Pygmy Marmoset.<br />
Skeleton Metaphorm has defeated his master, Mireraband to advance to level 2 after 2 days!!<br />
Skeleton Metaphorm has been slain travelling to Glorfindal by Pygmy Marmoset.<br />
\&quot;Just wait for my revenge, Pygmy Marmoset. It will be swift!\&quot; Skeleton Metaphorm declares.<br />
Skeleton Metaphorm has been resurrected by Ramius.</p>

<p>I've just been kinda halfway blundering around for fun, kinda trying to level. It's a school of hard knocks life. I'll send BarnCat over to His new usual LotGD hangout to bring us back some modular ideas.</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;51&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-30 11:29 pm <br />
To: 	_Agrajag_ 	 (51 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>I guess First where do you want suggestions submitted to? A Forum linked to the site, one of the pre-existing ones either here or there or your LotGD's Own forum, the Petition for Help module, the City Council petition module, an Admin/VIP Only dwelling or Elites Privileged city, these have become suggestions of their own lol.</p>

<p>Here's some nice starter ideas if you're of the time to do em. They'll take some of the edge off the arduous levelling and gold and character structure. Ancient Ruins. Treasure Chest. \&quot; Inn Cellar. Chat and Emotes colors in Preferences. Dwellings. Dag Durnik's Quests. Penguin Overlord and King Polarbear rite of level passage type missions. Lumberyard, Mine, Quarry. Pet Shoppe. Squires. Weapons Armors Forge. Ther's more but it's kinda</p>

<p>Tricky cause at the same time you do kinda have to make things a challenge or you'll be serverlagged with an abundance of junk accounts, site litter like unused dwellings, dead clans &amp; other file space takers. Most of what I listed you can die from almost as easily as benefit from so there's the fun of risk there, but tweaking the turns and expgold rate gains will make it a tad less devastating lol.</p>

<p>If you find a section of module code I could help customize I'm brimming with ideas of the \&quot;If I Had An LotGD, This Is What I'd Do\&quot; variety. (hides notebook) I've never RUN an LotGD, but I've played and helped kind of admin 1 or 2. I know where they can do right, I know where they can go wrong, I know that I like to say I know but I find out later I might not have known as much as I said I knew about knowing what I claimed to have known.</p>

<p>Take for instance uh 13 towns, one central newby town that stays accessible even after you've departed for the wide bright world. 8 safer regular travel towns faced in the 8 directions of Chaos, 4 extreme distance towns the main North East West South directions, each themed after months holidays loosely but each with their respective species of course. Semi almost based off the topics here as well. a Transphorumers town called Electric City. a Ghost Esp town, a Cryptonatural town etc etc. The list goes on as this world's in my head (taps his labored noggin) all rightbrained up here I think.</p>

<p>But then I didn't want to overwhelm you lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;52&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	Aug-31 3:46 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (52 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>Oh he'll jump on that list on the weekend. Some of those places are just sooo boring. Polareia Borealis? Whatever it's called, omg (I'd check the spelling but I'm all out of turns and it won't let me even see the options to travel to! lol, but I cooouuld pet crazy Audrey's llamas! Hm, okay, I googled it)... I can build a snowman, which I'm inevitably always criticized about, that's it!</p>

<p>I'm sort of working on a list of new monsters to fight, we're getting frightful bored of the same opponent time and time again. So definitely feel free to unload your notebook here, and we'll transfer what we can to over there. It's mostly just a spare time on the weekend project, unless Ag gives me admin access... Scowl. But then I'm not sure I could handle that, I'm a little slow, eh? Just need the exposure! Giggle.</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;53&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-31 11:48 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (53 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>I must have been accessing a whole other dimension to come up with some of the towns, masters (trainers), and player races. In fact I'm fairly certain that I was lol. And in these unstable hands that universe could be brought into our's.</p>

<p>The Cobalt Manticore is on The Original LotGD studying it up, it's pretty similar to your guys's but he has yet to leave the newbie island of Wen to see what mods MightyE himself would have put in.</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;54&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	Sep-1 12:58 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (54 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>Oo, newbie island sounds good. Some ppl might appreciate some tutorialing. But then the old buffs would just despise it, hm. It's like in RuneScape!</p>

<p>Consensus says?</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;55&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Sep-1 11:19 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (55 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>Yep, the mod is called Island of Wen, with tutoring fairy alot like Navi of LegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime, the fairy's name is Eibwen, and I just now caught that it's name backwards is newbie lol. Dunno if I've ever liked the word newbie, maybe Entrant, or Immigrant, making the Island a Citizenship screen of sorts. My idea kept it accessible to the older players so those so inclined can pop in and offer helpful advice and tips and help weed out troublemakers who arrive on it's shores.</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;56&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_Agrajag_  	Sep-2 7:50 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (56 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>I've added the island of wen, as well as the battle arena. We'll try these out and see how they go. I also moved the bloodbank to esoterra. Some other modules were added this morning too, but I can't remember which ones in particular. Dan Durnick (sp?) is installed, but I haven't seen it. Perhaps it requires PVP? Should we turn on pvp? There seems to be a module called pvp-invulnerability (or something like that) where a player can opt out of pvp for a dk. I've also had a few quests installed, but I don't see those either.</p>

<p>Meta get your notebook out, we'll see what we can do.</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;57&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Sep-3 10:35 am <br />
To: 	_Agrajag_ 	 (57 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>Dag Durnik a Quests module will be probably in your capital city's main pub. Pvp immunity is nice if your server allows it and there's always that one guy nobody'll ever catch up to and he's not a friendly guy immunity saves alot of headaches lol. The exp rate gain loss ratio to being able to be killed up to 3 times a day by giant bored players was a staller on one server, I've moved on from there since. Good riddance, let someone else flutter about in that killing jar. I'll scout around inside Constantintilople and see if those new mods took hold in a bit.</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;58&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	KoKoDrgN  	Sep-4 1:43 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (58 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>hey I wasn't THAT bad, was I? I was merely playing my uber-chaotic role by pvping anyone who happened to share the screen with me. It wasn't my fault that 9/10 of the time it was one of my clanmates...</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;59&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Sep-4 8:01 pm <br />
To: 	KoKoDrgN 	 (59 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>VengeanceSeeking WindStalker actually.</p>

<p>Or as his name better sounds, Veggiesucking Woodpecker lol.</p>

<p>And so he says quit whining and shut off Pvp, but BarnCat finds that somehow the shutoff is not working.</p>

<p>And so with dozens of other LotGDs to go to?</p>

<p>Why stay and play so others can slay lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;60&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	Sep-10 9:31 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (60 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>[I'm dabbling in the OOOORIginal server run by MightyE himself now. It's the original default setup, Degolburg, Romar, Qexelcrag, Glukmoore &amp; Glorfindal. No town renames, but they have dome some interesting things with Steeds and Familiars. I just bought a Lightning Bug that gives me 15 rounds of Bug Zapper buff lol. Eat your thorax out Plasma Bugs. I'm the <a href="http://lotgd.net/referral.php?r=CobaltManticore">http://lotgd.net/referral.php?r=CobaltManticore</a> at the <a href="http://lotgd.net">http://lotgd.net</a>/ doing things there that raise eyebrows. They aren't easily allowing anymore clans to be created though, so I'm weighing my options there.]</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;61&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Sep-11 11:26 pm <br />
To: 	_Agrajag_ 	 (61 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>My hats off to You, AgraJag, that Php and Mysql is far beyond me. You wanna be my chief programming expert? It's not a paying job but I can suck up and praise on command and convincingly lol.</p>

<p>On the LotGD front, at least I'm dying hilariously, but trying to save up to get a Skinny Cat to name BarnCat.</p>

<p>I noticed an unreleased Zagreo module in there lmao can't wait to battle him in the forest! \&quot;You have encountered ZAGREO which lunges at you with POO COVERED GNOMES AND BAD MADONNA LYRICS!\&quot; &gt; \&quot;You have Defeated the ZAGREO! You gain 45 experience. Guess there'll be no dancing on Mt. Olympus this night..,\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;62&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_Agrajag_  	Sep-12 4:52 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (62 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>Man I didn't release the Zagreo module?</p>

<p>[runs off to check]</p>

<p>The Zagreo module is installed, but it is not available [yet] to other sites. You (or anyone else) can expect to receive the Zagreo special at any moment. Please report any issues with the new module to me.</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;63&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_Agrajag_  	Sep-12 4:53 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (63 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>That reminds me, if we are moving over to the beehive, we will have to start soon.</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;64&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	KoKoDrgN  	Sep-12 6:20 pm <br />
To: 	_Agrajag_ unread 	 (64 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>I liked the fruit tree module from Chillys(?). That was pretty cool. and the apple lady with the blue apples. I also liked when we first got to Owlmoons and were getting tons of exp in the forest. Sure it was too easy, but there could be ways to make it a challenge. I also liked how the weapons and armor carried over each DK. (I haven't gotten a dragon kill yet, but I don't have oodles of time to find out for myself yet lol) I dunno, I am having fun with it. I would love to have stuff other than Forest to do though. Caves, mines, quarrel and whatnot. Quests. Quests are good. Quests are more fun than [Look For Something to Kill] over and over. I'm on a phone, so it is easy to fall into the same mindnumbing [Again] [Again] [Again] habits from Shade.</p>

<p>I usually log in at least once a day, so you'll probably see me around.</p>

<p>(Oh!!! I just remembered that Stonemason module! that was cool. I never did find their secret headquarters though...)</p>

<p>Thrillseeker</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;65&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	Sep-12 11:47 pm <br />
To: 	_Agrajag_ 	 (65 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>*I'm panicking on that myself lol are the Beehive forums the type that need to be hosted or are they one of those downloadable things?*</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;66&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Sep-13 12:21 am <br />
To: 	_Agrajag_ 	 (66 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>It's okay, lol I was just browsing your other links, setup info I think. It tells which modules have been installed and which ones are in the plannings. BUT JAJAJA IT WILL BE MUCH FUN MEETING THIS GREEN ZAGDREON lol.</p>

<p>And as to the moving stuff I know I know, are you open to a new thematic? Less and renamed folders, new site name, I like starting fresh and new, with what's worked in the past, but different scenery lol. I email ya what I got so far and work on the rest at work tonight.</p>

<p>The Impro* address right?</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;67&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	Sep-13 11:43 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (67 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>[I heard us 'Phorms will be getting radical wicked cool new renames. :D I think mine's the coolest, but the other two are pretty darn cool as well. Still ever the master of the portmanteau is the Metaphorm.]</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;68&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	Sep-13 1:33 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (68 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>I think it would probably work out fine with a clean slate. There are so many junk/deleted posts around here that we really wouldn't want to carry over anyhow. Ag tried writing a script for nabbing all of the posts from here, but couldn't pull it off. Short of wading through post by post, I don't think we'll be able to move it all over.</p>

<p>As for the folders, you list off what you want, we'll make it happen. But I think you have the ability to do it yourself anyways! Nothing in there is of any consequence. Do as you will. I think you would be best off posting what you want done over there here, dunno how Ag feels on that, but it's just as easy here as it is through email, except you can edit and add to your thoughts here, whereas you can't so much change that email you already sent... Or reexamine it, unless you saved it to some sort of sent folder. Rambling on! Must be moving on now. I haven't looked in on the beehive thingy in long time, maybe I'll do that. Oh, and the beehive theme is definitely planned to be scrapped. We just need something to replace it with. Oh right, I'm leaving now.</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;69&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	Sep-13 9:02 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (69 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>[Excellent, I got my work cut out for me lol but I think it can be done by the folder. I'll handle Cryptozoo, Starg will tackle Astrology/Parapsychology, Alumie will towtruck over the Extraterrestrial/Transformers stuff. Metaphorm will brick by brick the Trial site then? This is the approriate draft final site then, the be all location? Lmao I'm reminded of that one Bumper Sticker, \&quot;Yes I have a towtruck, No I will not help you move.\&quot; Well we have a sasquatch, a stargoyle, and a decepticon towtruck. We're set.]</p>

<p>[It shall begin this weekend, or sooner, time allowing.]</p>

<p>[I'm prioritizing topics that are induplicable or otherwise hard to find on the Net anymore.]</p>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;70&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Sep-13 11:15 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (70 of 70) </p>
 	
<p>You heard right, it'll be a busy weekend, we'll be doing the work of phour 'phorms lol. Bring Gatorade.</p>&quot;
&quot;17&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<font size="1">Extraterrestrials! -  ))))))))On Alien Contact!:)))))))))<br />
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From: AluminusKann   8/11/2004 9:33 pm To: ALL  (1 of 14)  367.1 Earth to E.T.: We're waiting <br />
Cosmic phone hasn't rung; why don't they call? <br />
By Joel Achenbach <br />
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - They gotta be out there. We can find them if we figure out their frequency. It's a matter of looking in the right part of the spectrum, with the right kind of detector and the correct search algorithm. We are not alone; we're just momentarily a bit clueless. <br />
This was the drift of the conversation Friday in an immaculate paneled room on the second floor of the Harvard Faculty Club. On a wall hung a framed portrait of a gray-haired alumnus in a suit and white vest, looking as though he'd just nodded off. Delicate china lined the bookshelves. In a different age one might imagine that explorers and adventurers would gather here, around the fireplace, to discuss the dinosaur bones they'd found in the Rockies, or the latest news about the search for the source of the Nile. <br />
But on this day, everyone talked only of the search for garrulous alien civilizations. These were some of the elites of SETI, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. <br />
"It's very simple: Are we alone?" said Bruce Murray, chairman of the Planetary Society, the meeting's sponsor. "It's not a matter of theory. It's a matter of observation. In the meantime, it's a matter of intuition." <br />
Band of optimists <br />
Faith, even. Many of the people in the room had spent much of their lives listening to the heavens, waiting for that elusive signal. They're a band of optimists, tireless in their quest. <br />
What they do is considered goofy by critics, even absurd, but they doggedly search onward, forced by the dictates of the scientific method to admit that they still haven't found what they're looking for. They don't believe in flying saucers and alien abduction. They just believe in the possibilities of life in space. <br />
Among those here were Frank Drake, creator of the famous Drake Equation, the formula for estimating the number of communicative civilizations in our galaxy; Dan Werthimer, who has lured 5 million people to join the cause in a program called SETI@home; Kent Cullers, a physicist whose enthusiasm hasn't waned despite a quarter-century of searches that have yielded only static; and Paul Horowitz, who searches in the optical wavelengths, scanning the sky for an alien laser pulse. <br />
The positive side of negative results <br />
Murray titled the workshop "The Significance of Negative SETI Results." It was a rather provocative title. SETI scientists don't talk much about negative results. You can't prove a negative, they say. You can't discover the absence of the extraterrestrials, because the absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. <br />
But Murray wanted them to consider that, surely, four decades of a null result should tell us something about the hypothesis that there are intelligent, communicative civilizations in space. <br />
Ever since Drake aimed an 85-foot radio telescope in Green Bank, W.Va., toward two star systems in 1960, the SETI faithful have conducted numerous surveys of the night sky. They have known that it was a high-risk, high-reward business. Chances are that they'll find nothing, because our instruments remain primitive (cosmically speaking). But they might possibly make the greatest discovery in the history of mankind. <br />
Though there is no evidence of ETI, the Copernican Principle says that there is nothing particularly special about the Earth, that whatever has happened here might happen elsewhere. <br />
There are upwards of 100 billion stars in our galaxy alone, and there are tens of billions of galaxies in the observable universe. Life emerges from ordinary matter, stuff like carbon and oxygen, and there's plenty of it in the cosmos. On the basic question, the people in this room have no doubt: <br />
They're out there. <br />
SETI makes another leap, presuming that some of those civilizations will be communicative, and that this period of communication will overlap our own period of listening (it doesn't do us any good if a communicative civilization collapsed 2 billion years ago and its radio transmitters have become buried in the dark green soil of the planet Tralfamadore.) <br />
Blips, but no proof <br />
In the past four decades, there've been tantalizing moments, false alarms, some inexplicable blips, some intriguing anomalies, but nothing that has come close to meeting the standard of scientific proof. <br />
"We just haven't looked at nearly enough stars," Drake told a reporter before the meeting began. "We shouldn't have succeeded yet." <br />
Drake and others concede only that, in the wavelengths they've searched, there doesn't appear to be any nearby intelligent civilization sending an intentional beacon toward Earth <br />
("We've ruled out omnidirectional beacons of more than 10{+1}{+3} watts with a steady duty cycle.") <br />
Project Phoenix, a search sponsored by Drake's organization, the SETI Institute, has been the most sensitive survey so far, examining many possible radio wavelengths, but it targeted only 1,000 nearby stars. That's a tiny portion of the galaxy, never mind all the other galaxies out there. <br />
"Earthlings are just getting into the game," said Werthimer, a fast-talking University of California-Berkeley professor who is chief scientist for SETI @ home. He urged against making too many assumptions about the way extraterrestrials would want to communicate. About half of all great discoveries are purely serendipitous, he said. The breakthrough might not even come from a SETI search. "It'll be somebody doing a dark matter experiment, or a gravity wave experiment," he said. <br />
Werthimer showed a slide with a newspaper headline: "30 Trillion Fruitless Tries." That's how many different wavelengths from different stars have been examined by SETI searches. But Werthimer said that's still only a start, that new generations of computers and spectrum analyzers will allow searchers to examine far more carefully the radiation coming to Earth. <br />
"I think we need another factor of a million or a billion. So that's 20 or 30 years away," he said. <br />
Hope endures <br />
Cullers, who is blind, told the group, <br />
"You wouldn't be very impressed if I looked all over the sky and didn't see anything. Because I can't see." <br />
Current SETI searches are still virtually blind, he said. We need bigger telescopes, maybe one on the far side of the moon. Keep trying for 100 years, maybe 200, and we'll find them, he said. <br />
"Anybody who spends his or her life devoted to this has to be very hopeful," Murray told a reporter. "My personal analog to this is monks working on an illuminated manuscript in the Middle Ages. They work on one page almost their entire life. They don't expect to see the completed Bible." <br />
The discussion had large dollops of radio-astronomy jargon - this many megahertz, this wavelength. <br />
Gravitational lenses. Any such discussion is an odd mixture of hard science, advanced engineering and speculative exo-psychology. We shouldn't presume too much, the visionaries will say, but then a moment later they will reveal their latest hypothesis about ET motivations. There's a lot of interstellar mind-reading going on. <br />
...[Message truncated] View Full Message &gt;Pending. Maybe lol.&lt;<br />
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From: AluminusKann   1/12/2007 5:57 pm To: ALL  (2 of 14)  367.2 in reply to 367.1 &gt;This isn't exactly alien contact in the way it's normally thought of, but it counts. Earthlings hve murdered extraterrestrial life! That's right in the 70s a probe sent to Mars returned with a little something, and killed it. This is Possibly though, as they could have been microbes. Actually that's what they say I they were. Scientists, notthe microbes, the microbes are dead, possibly. Possibly microbes, possibly dead. It's not any kind of glorious galactic contact, but maybe it's a sign we should pay more attention. Silly earthlings.&lt;<br />
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From: Metaphorm    2/5/2007 10:19 am To: AluminusKann  (3 of 14)  367.3 in reply to 367.2 POEM - Illegal  Immigrants<br />
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I cross ocean, <br />
Poor and broke, <br />
        <br />
Take bus, <br />
See employment folk. <br />
         <br />
Nice man <br />
Treat me good in there, <br />
Say I need<br />
Go see Welfare. <br />
        <br />
Welfare say, <br />
"You come no more, <br />
                <br />
We send cash <br />
Right to your door." <br />
  <br />
Welfare checks, <br />
They make you wealthy, <br />
             <br />
Medicaid<br />
It keep you healthy! <br />
            <br />
By and by, <br />
Got plenty money, <br />
            <br />
Thanks to you, <br />
TAXPAYER dummy. <br />
      <br />
Write to friends <br />
In motherland, <br />
 <br />
Tell them <br />
'come, fast as you can' <br />
        <br />
They come in turbans <br />
And Ford trucks, <br />
        <br />
I buy big house <br />
With welfare bucks. <br />
       <br />
They come here, <br />
We live together, <br />
  <br />
More welfare checks, <br />
It gets better! <br />
        <br />
Fourteen families, <br />
They moving in, <br />
 <br />
But neighbor's patience <br />
Wearing thin. <br />
         <br />
Finally, white guy <br />
Moves away, <br />
       <br />
I buy his house, <br />
And then I say, <br />
 <br />
"Find more aliens <br />
For house to rent." <br />
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In my yard <br />
I put a tent. <br />
     <br />
Send for family <br />
They just trash,<br />
 ...  <br />
But they, too, <br />
Draw welfare cash!<br />
 <br />
Everything is <br />
Very good, <br />
Soon we own<br />
Whole neighborhood. <br />
 <br />
We have hobby <br />
It called breeding, <br />
        <br />
Welfare pay <br />
For baby feeding. <br />
        <br />
Kids need dentist? <br />
Wife need pills? <br />
    <br />
We get free! <br />
We got no bills! <br />
 <br />
TAXPAYER crazy! <br />
He pay all year, <br />
To keep welfare <br />
Running here. <br />
       <br />
We Think America<br />
Darn Good Place<br />
Much Too Good<br />
For White Human Race<br />
 <br />
If They No Like Us<br />
They Can Scram<br />
They Be Plenty Room<br />
In Pakistan.   <br />
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(Aliens in the modern sense, lol.)<br />
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From: reygar   Mar-5 6:17 am To: Metaphorm   (4 of 14)  367.4 in reply to 367.3 HAHAHA i'm not usually into poetry, but i like that one. Good Job! <br />
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From: HenryDurga  Mar-17 4:38 pm To: reygar  (5 of 14)  367.5 in reply to 367.4 <br />
"Find more aliens <br />
For house to rent." <br />
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lmao... That was hillarious... I like that sense of humor...<br />
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From: Metaphorm    Mar-25 6:04 am To: reygar  (6 of 14)  367.6 in reply to 367.4 A different take on ALIENS to be sure, think I was feelin cotroversial that day, hope noone hiding out without legal citizen wasn't offended, lol.<br />
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From: HenryDurga  Mar-25 6:18 am To: Metaphorm   (7 of 14)  367.7 in reply to 367.6 <br />
IF ALL ALIENS-INMIGRANTS LOOK LIKE SALMA HAYEK PREGNANT I WILL KILL THEM ALL!<br />
NO OFFENSE! lol<br />
lmao<br />
Edited 3/25/2007 10:23 am ET by HenryDurga <br />
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From: AluminusKann   Mar-25 6:22 am To: ALL  (8 of 14)  367.8 in reply to 367.6 &gt;Tsk Meta lol Insterstellar out of this world aliens.&lt;&gt;On a more relevant note, this last year has proved to be awash with new sightings, and it seems your earth government is ready to proceed with disclosure! At least inasmuch as it is comfortable with giving away and in what form they'll let information and media preparation leak to.&lt;&gt;The OTHER Aliens are discussed on Peace's mexican border thread, and as John BigbooTAY said on Buckaroo Banzai that's Not My Problem Monkeyboy, lol.&lt;<br />
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From: Metaphorm    Mar-25 5:27 pm To: HenryDurga  (9 of 14)  367.9 in reply to 367.7 LMao! Salma Hayak as The Muse on Dogma was way hotter, Candy Girl - She rocks my world. Ding! da dada. DONG! I never knew she played a pregnant role, she carries it well.<br />
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From: HenryDurga  Mar-28 2:05 am To: Metaphorm   (10 of 14)  367.10 in reply to 367.9 SHE LOOKS LIKE A BIG HEADED ALIEN, META jajajajajj  </font>
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&quot;18&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<font face="Times New Roman"> Extraterrestrials! -  About Roswell and Area 54!<br />
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From: AluminusKann   1/29/2004 8:46 pm To: ALL  (1 of 8)  189.1 Sci-fi and fantasy entertainment, from "E.T." to "X-Files" to countless books, has milked a lot of miles out of the "little green men" fodder. But hard-core believers say alien life is no fiction, and the truth is being kept at bay. Indeed, thousands of eyewitness testimonials worldwide report on UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) sightings and, in more extreme cases, alien abductions. <br />
One hotbed of controversy is the 1947 incident in Roswell, New Mexico. Several townsfolk reported seeing a blaze in the sky, and then a crash. When a rancher went out to patrol his property, he found unusual wreckage — strange metal debris and a shallow trench in the land. Some materials were etched with foreign symbols. By all accounts, military authorities descended on the site and cordoned it off for inspection. An initial press release about a "flying disc" was quickly retracted; authorities then claimed it was a weather balloon. Meanwhile, leaks from the hospital at a nearby base told stories of strange alien bodies, recovered from a nearby crash site, being inspected the morgue. One nurse reportedly produced sketches and was promptly relocated, her whereabouts are now unknown. <br />
Out-and-out accusations were made, that the vehicle was a UFO, the bodies were alien, and the government shut-down public knowledge. Fifty-odd years later, theories still abound about why such a conspiracy would exist. Some say officials had many motives: to avoid public alarm, or outdo Russians with their own UFO investigations. The government, meanwhile, is sticking to its story. <br />
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From: ReeseElla  2/13/2004 1:56 pm To: AluminusKann  (2 of 8)  189.2 in reply to 189.1 From what I've read, I think it's pretty certain that something landed there that was not exactly from this planet.   Whitley Streiber's web site may have more on it. <br />
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From: AluminusKann   2/19/2004 11:31 pm To: ReeseElla  (3 of 8)  189.3 in reply to 189.2 Whats the link? Or can I just use <a href="http://www.whitleystreiber.com? ">www.whitleystreiber.com? </a><br />
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From: ReeseElla  2/20/2004 12:47 pm To: AluminusKann  (4 of 8)  189.4 in reply to 189.3 www.unknowncountry.com<br />
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Sorry I've been gone so long!<br />
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From: AluminusKann   2/24/2004 6:45 am To: ReeseElla  (5 of 8)  189.5 in reply to 189.4 No problem, At least you were'nt Abducted. <br />
Whitley Strieber's Unknown Country <br />
<a href="http://www.unknowncountry.com/news/?id=3573">http://www.unknowncountry.com/news/?id=3573</a> <br />
I'll look into this further when my fuel tanks are'nt running so low. <br />
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From: AluminusKann   4/2/2004 3:55 am To: ReeseElla  (6 of 8)  189.6 in reply to 189.5 &gt;Sure beats the hell outta the "Bah-weep-grahna-weep-ninneh-bahng" Theory. (Sorry, Kup.) Since this was in a print and or send to a friend mode, I'm sending to all my friends to print and or read.&lt; <br />
printer      <br />
send to a friend <br />
Scientists Discover How Aliens Speak <br />
23-Mar-2004 <br />
Scientists have recently re-created what sounds like the UFO metal found at the crash site in Roswell, New Mexico in 1947. Whether or not they were inspired by descriptions of this mysterious metal is unknown. <br />
One phenomenon that almost all abductees describe is the way extraterrestrials "talk inside their heads." Now scientists may have discovered how this works too. <br />
Maggie McKee writes in New Scientist that NASA has developed a computer program that can read the words in our heads before we actually speak them by analyzing the nerve signals in our mouths and throats with button-sized sensors attached to the chin and Adam's apple. In the future, they may learn how to do this without the outer apparatus. <br />
"Biological signals arise when reading or speaking to oneself with or without actual lip or facial movement," says researcher Chuck Jorgensen. NASA plans to use this technology in situations where astronauts have to communicate in space, but can't actually talk with one another. Spies could also use it to "talk" with each other without being overheard. Computer scientist Phil Green says, "If you're not actually speaking but just thinking about speaking then at least some of the messages still get sent from the brain to the vocal tract." <br />
The late Colonel Phil Corso said that captured alien technology, from UFO crashes such as the one at Roswell, was slowly integrated into the U.S. manufacturing at levels where new technologies are developed. Whether these recent discoveries are a result of this, or are an independent development, will be unknown to the researchers themselves, since the UFO technology was leaked in a way that allowed its origin to remain undetected. <br />
It's a shame that scientists don't study the statements and memories of UFO abuctees and witnesses for new science that they can develop. This may be changing, now that Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, is donating $13.5m to SETI's search for extraterrestrial life. The money will be used to create a radio telescope made up of more than 200 dishes to catch signals from space. <br />
Allen says, "An instrument of this magnitude…will result in the expansion of our understanding of how the universe was formed, and how it has evolved and our place therein." <br />
Whitley Strieber is disappointed in the slow progress of ET science—and also in the slow progress of his beloved Catholic Church. But he doesn't just complain about it, he writes a devastating story about it. You've never read anything like this! (now on sale).&gt;Sorry, can't advert!&lt;&gt;BTW, Ella, sounds like a weird question, but have you heard of the Bureau for Paranormal Defense and Research oops, Research and Defense? It sounded like an Area51 or "The Shop" kinda thing.&lt;&gt;Final note here, ever hear your own thinking voice inside your head so clear you can nearly really hear it? Can you imagine doing it that well that any person you focused on could hear it also? Is that like that Alien Headspeak they refer to....&lt; <br />
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From: AriesPhoenix  4/2/2004 11:17 am To: AluminusKann  (7 of 8)  189.7 in reply to 189.6 People use telpathy and empathic skills all the time but that's a different section from here...I quite often get people i care about sending something like a pager signal when they need me...the more contact the clearer the signal so to speak...and my mother and step-aunt had the ability to send each other entire jokes (which got kinda awkward when they weren't anywhere near each other and both would suddenly burst into gales of laughter during exams :|)...they also sent each other 'messages' throughout their lives keeping each other up to date with what was currently going on with them even when they were in separate countries<br />
AriesPhoenix<br />
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From: ReeseElla  4/2/2004 11:04 pm To: ALL  (8 of 8)  189.8 in reply to 189.7 There is nothing supernatural about "psychic powers".   We all have them, but some more than others.  So do many animals, and so do furballs, who IMO are human beings of an unknown sort.   :) </font>
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&quot;19&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<font face="Tahoma"> Extraterrestrials! -  o0O On Crop Circles! O0o<br />
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From: AluminusKann   4/23/2004 3:02 pm To: ALL  (1 of 3)  247.1 Subject: Just an Explanation! <br />
Crop Circles. <br />
Martha Talks Back: Reader Questions Answered by Martha Brockenbrough <br />
Dear Martha, <br />
What really causes crop circles? My friends say it could be extra terrestrials, like in the movie. <br />
--Mel <br />
Dear Mel -- if that's really your name, <br />
Crop circles have been a mystery to many modern Earthlings since they first started appearing in England in 1978. They're often called a hoax, but that's a misnomer. Crop circles are real (they're in the dictionary, after all). But their origins are much less exotic than many people originally thought. <br />
And it's easy to understand why. <br />
They looked so perfect, seemingly too perfect for a person to make. <br />
They appeared swiftly and mysteriously, emerging overnight in fields of corn, barley, and other crops. What humans could do this without getting caught? Thus, crop circles were a mystery. Some wondered if a vortex of wind or plasma could have caused it. Others wondered if they were the result of something called a "mind-energy field." Or perhaps military experiments, chemicals, or buried ruins. The possible causes bandied about are many, most exciting among them the idea that they were extraterrestrial in origin. <br />
The movie Signs, which I quite enjoyed, does nothing to dispel this myth. In Signs, aliens somehow managed to cross the universe, but needed to make crop-circle navigational marks so they could find their way around big, bad Earth. Whatever. <br />
The people who still think aliens are responsible for crop circles clearly were hiding in their pantries when the inventors of the modern crop circle, two British chaps named Doug Bower and Dave Chorley, first started making them with implements no more mysterious than some rope and a 5-ft iron bar for bending the corn. (They later enhanced their equipment, and ultimately confessed to their hijinx in the early 1990s.) <br />
That's all it takes, people. I've seen it demonstrated on TV. Even the claims of ancient crop circles (such as the Devil's Circle in Scotland) could be made the same way. This is pretty primitive stuff, even if it is elegant to look at. <br />
Even so, there are some people who cling steadfastly to the hope that at least some of the crop circles are not made by people. Some of them claim the crop circles made by humans are hoaxes. But how could they be? They're crop circles--they're not fake just because we know how they're made. <br />
The people hoping for an exotic explanation would probably be better off holding out for a sequel to Signs; maybe then, the people of Earth will have the good sense to mow down the crop circles before Mars Attacks. Ak ak. <br />
Martha Brockenbrough lives, writes, and plays in Seattle. She is author of It Could Happen to You: Diary of a Pregnancy and Beyond. <br />
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From: RUFUSC  5/28/2004 5:20 am To: AluminusKann  (2 of 3)  247.2 in reply to 247.1 <br />
I NEED TO ASK MEL GIBSON ABOUT THE CROP CIRCLES!!!!! (or Crap Circles?) lol<br />
IM AN ALIEN, IM A LEGAL ALIEN, IM AN MADONNAENGLISH MAN IN NEW YORK!<br />
lol<br />
Rufus Carter<br />
(not related to Nick Carter ok?)<br />
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From: AluminusKann   5/28/2004 5:07 pm To: RUFUSC  (3 of 3)  247.3 in reply to 247.2 &gt;Mel Gibson, Yes, Signs, Saw it, It was okay. Kinda fell on it's face, the end scene Alien was about as scary as moldy bread, lol, Oh well.&lt; </font>
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&quot;20&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>Extraterrestrials!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Freely Suggested Flying Saucer Reading!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;12/28/2003 9:08 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 17)&nbsp;&nbsp;161.1&nbsp;The Metaverse! U.F.O.-logy!! Flying Saucer Fiction! (Moderator: Metaphorm)&nbsp;&nbsp;Whitley Streiber books. <br />
{Bloodgeon!}: People are saying his name at the top of UFO related books, but I'm not so sure, he gives me the creeps. His eery hushed tone wide-eyed paranoid hunched over in shadows persona that I feel from him is a real turn off ten pages into most of his books.I did however LOVE \&quot;Cat Magic\&quot;! <br />
MonotarRach: Ok what is the Daniken guys first name so i can look up his books and his friends books again so i can get into the flow of this thread? <br />
Metaphorm:~ <br />
MonotarWrench wrote: <br />
Ok what is the Daniken guys first name so i can look up his books and his friends books again so i can get into the flow of this thread? <br />
HA ha ahem, lol man I'm mean. omg thats twice I changed your name, It wont happen again. ANyway, I was referred to UFO books by someone named John E. Mack. I'll look it up later. and no Daniken research was found here., but I will keep an eye out. <br />
MonotarRach: Thank you so much Mantibore it is much appreciated But i think it was Heinrich or something like that and the theories were covered into a fictional manner by one of his friends...Daniken also did a documentary type thing about landing sites etc with Al from Tool time as his announcer <br />
{Bloodgeon!}: Al...running in on Tim Allen's Space bandwagon, but Al will Never be Buzz Lightyear or teh guy from Galaxy Quest.I suspect Wilson, we never see his mouth. I think he's got the Predator mandibles, lol. <br />
MonotarRach: In Al's defence it was prior to the Space comedy thread that Tim Allen went on...also Wilson was in the second Young Gun's movie wasn't he? full face and all?erm...ahem...anywaythe theory behind the afore mentioned author and his 'cronies' is based on a civilisation that was left here by pirates and that they then tried to leave notice of themselves without exposing themselves to the 'space police' types eradicating them as a threat to a world already populated with what was conceived as being the beginnings of intelligent life <br />
Metaphorm: Hmmm. like leaving large stone structures here and there.Stonehenge?The faces on Easter Island?Stuff like that?&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2006 3:17 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 17)&nbsp;&nbsp;161.2 in reply to 161.1&nbsp;&gt;I'm reading DREAMCATCHER, by the human Stephen King! In it four childhood friend terrans gather for their yearly tradition of temporary recreational residence in a forested landscape for isolation and the opportunity to participate in licensed killing of fauna for foodfare and sport, but are torn apart violently by a nightmare from another galaxy whose plans to conquer the Earth planet supply the struggle these four written character humans play a part against. Not unlike what the humans are doing to their own planet, but at a much slower pace. Think ALIENS meets Day of the Triffids and your mental picture will be sufficiently representative of the cursory theme evaluation I'm presenting here. I'm not finished yet, so don't tell me how it concludes, or I'll evaporate your body's fluid base with heated photons. That and... I lost my slagging bookmark..,&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2006 3:25 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 17)&nbsp;&nbsp;161.3 in reply to 161.2&nbsp;&gt;Monotar's mention of Daniken appeared to beggar a followup skim, Erich von D&auml;niken - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia<br />
Address: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniken">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniken</a> Changed:4:39 PM on Thursday, August 31, 2006 My good friend Wiki almost always has the scoop.&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;9/16/2006 1:47 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(4 of 17)&nbsp;&nbsp;161.4 in reply to 161.3&nbsp;&gt;I just finished DREAMCATCHER a... an earth week ago, but was a bit lax on reporting, it was just fine, ok and all. It reminded me of a remold of the IT storyline with some Tommyknockers threads wound into the circuits. In fact there are brief mentions of the IT characters, making Derry one busy scary little burg. One would have to calculate theorhetics of the aberrent mindset of the human Stephen King in so much as such my huge fake vocabulary sets, lol. I'm continued onto Frank Herbert's The GodMakers. He's got it down to an art, you could almost be tempted to go out and do it yourself and be a god by tommorow. But! But, this is fiction. Like the secret of Flight, falling and missing the ground, Ty Arthur Adams! Herbert's becoming a god happens deep in the future and outer space, the premise I see at first seems to be in order to become a god, you have to Die then Survive it? Let's see here, inssssstructionsss Ah here they be. Come upon awareness of secret aggression, come upon discernment of purpose within an animal shape, third experience death. From there the nascient god must find his own way back to life, if he can. Schroedinger's cat approach? Now so far our core character in this book discovers an alien tribe where something is amiss, secret aggression is then discovered. Then he finds these natives to be somewhat of the bluefurred chimpanzee like sort, discernment of purpose within an animal shape, these little buggers kidnappd the crew of a crashed starship and are using these humans as slaves. What comes next for Orne, the protagonist, is not a pretty thought. Especially as his new co-workers know about the process for GodMaking, and seem to be sending him on alot of risky missions.&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;9/16/2006 2:02 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(5 of 17)&nbsp;&nbsp;161.5 in reply to 161.4&nbsp;Marvel Comics aliens From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Extraterrestrials seen in Marvel Comics. List of Marvel Comics alien races<br />
A<br />
Agony (comics)<br />
Air-Walker<br />
Anelle<br />
Astronomer (comics)<br />
B<br />
Beta Ray Bill<br />
Brood (comics)<br />
C<br />
Cadre K<br />
Captain Marvel (Marvel Comics)<br />
Carnage (comics)<br />
Celestial (comics)<br />
Cerise (comics)<br />
Champion of the Universe<br />
Chief Examiner<br />
Collector (comics)<br />
Contemplator<br />
Crusader (Marvel Comics)<br />
D<br />
Karolina Dean<br />
Deathbird<br />
Deathcry<br />
Devos the Devastator<br />
Dire Wraith<br />
Dominus (Marvel Comics)<br />
Drax the Destroyer<br />
E<br />
Ego the Living Planet<br />
Elders of the Universe<br />
Erik the Red (comics)<br />
F<br />
Father Time (comic)<br />
Fin Fang Foom<br />
Firelord<br />
G<br />
G-Type<br />
Galactus<br />
G cont.<br />
Gamora<br />
Gardener (comics)<br />
Genis-Vell<br />
Gladiator (Shi'ar)<br />
Grandmaster (comics)<br />
H<br />
Herr Kleiser<br />
Hulkling<br />
Hybrid (Marvel Comics)<br />
Hybrid (Venom Spawn)<br />
I<br />
Imperial Guard (comics)<br />
K<br />
Khan (comics)<br />
L<br />
Lasher (comics)<br />
Lifeguard (comics)<br />
Lockheed (comics)<br />
Longshot<br />
Lucifer (Marvel Comics)<br />
Lyja<br />
M<br />
Magus (comics)<br />
Mahr Vehl<br />
Mar-Vell<br />
Marrina Smallwood<br />
Mentor (Marvel Comics)<br />
Mojo (comics)<br />
Monstra<br />
Morg<br />
N<br />
Lilandra Neramani<br />
Noh-Varr<br />
O<br />
Obliterator (comics)<br />
Ord (comics)<br />
P<br />
Paibok<br />
Phage (comics)<br />
Phoenix (comics)<br />
Phyla-Vell<br />
P cont.<br />
Possessor (comics)<br />
R<br />
Red Shift (comics)<br />
Riot (comics)<br />
Rom the Spaceknight<br />
Ronan the Accuser<br />
Runner (comics)<br />
S<br />
Scream (comics)<br />
She-Venom<br />
Silver Surfer<br />
Slipstream (comics)<br />
Spaceknights<br />
Starbolt (comics)<br />
Stardust (comics)<br />
Starshine (comics)<br />
Super-Skrull<br />
Supreme Intelligence<br />
T<br />
Terrax<br />
Timebreaker<br />
Titannus<br />
Toxin (comics)<br />
Trader (comics)<br />
U<br />
Uatu<br />
Ultra Girl<br />
V<br />
Niles Van Roekel<br />
Venom (comics)<br />
Vision (Golden Age)<br />
W<br />
Warlock (New Mutants)<br />
Watcher (comics)<br />
X<br />
Xavin<br />
Xemnu<br />
Xenophage<br />
Retrieved from \&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Marvel_Comics_aliens\&quot;<br />
Categories: Fictional extraterrestrials | Marvel Comics characters | Fictional extraterrestrial species<br />
&gt;Now I know this seems like a Bias, as I excluded DC, but this is because DC comics sucks, except for Batman, LOBO and TeenTitans, lol, and maybe a few standout others. Also this link will portal you into a whole other category of extraterrestrial fun. Read on, reply.&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;PSioniKman &nbsp;9/24/2006 9:44 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(6 of 17)&nbsp;&nbsp;161.6 in reply to 161.4&nbsp;Ive seen Dreamcatcher the film, pretty cool with morgan freeman as the ageing black ops alien hunter.<br />
What was the book like?<br />
&nbsp;<br />
Psi</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;9/25/2006 12:12 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;PSioniKman &nbsp;(7 of 17)&nbsp;&nbsp;161.7 in reply to 161.6&nbsp;&gt;Ah the book was good, never saw the movie though, so I had to cast all the actors myself for mental visuals. Duddits was played by Jeff Daniels, the Shweasels were animatronic, the insane crazy commander whoever, Christopher Walken, the four hunters Dan Akroyd &amp; Dana Carvey &amp; Michel Myers &amp; Jack Black, the army guy who winds up being a decent dude Ernie Hudson. They never mentioned much of a race for any of these guys so I assumed the majority were caucasoids. Tell me outta sick curiousity I'm having, did they show all the farting and fecating and all the gastronomy the book was dwelling on?&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;PSioniKman &nbsp;9/25/2006 8:35 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(8 of 17)&nbsp;&nbsp;161.8 in reply to 161.7&nbsp;there was a scene that had a guy infected with the ripley virus dieing on the toilet and he was farting alot and then out cam a alien slug...pretty gross...<br />
the film is worth it just for morgan freeman...<br />
psi</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;9/25/2006 1:35 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;PSioniKman &nbsp;(9 of 17)&nbsp;&nbsp;161.9 in reply to 161.8&nbsp;&gt;Ah ha Ah ha Ah haha haaa, Morgan Freeman plays the Alien Slug then, what a predicament, edit edit edit no I'm gonna stop that one right there, lol, too sick, way too wrong. Flush that, ugh. Mr. Fartiepants. That'd be that guy the found out in the woods, the one that the main character regrets not accidentally killing for most of the rest of the story.&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;9/28/2006 1:35 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(10 of 17)&nbsp;&nbsp;161.10 in reply to 161.9&nbsp;&gt;I'm currently taking a new angle look at the whole visitation phenomena in DARK SKY LEGION, it's a bit much to muddle through with alot of sociopolitical analysis and analogies blablablah, but the angle is, intergalactic planets, founded by humans millenia ago, are visited by godlike human clones created to enforce the Metastable Order, to encourage the good in mankind, and discourage the bad, right up to destroying the entire planet and starting over if need be, the angle added in is when metastable agent Maaron Denthurion arrives on OLAM a planet in some unique situation, he discovers something new, a conscience. Warning the cover of the book is may seem a little homogenous for some, as it shows a nude male of exceptional physical stature emerging from an energy bank reminiscent of The Terminator's bodybanks. So you have advanced human visiting more prmitive colonized human. A different take for sure.&lt;</p>

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&quot;20&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>Extraterrestrials!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Freely Suggested Flying Saucer Reading!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;10/6/2006 3:58 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;PSioniKman &nbsp;(11 of 17)&nbsp;&nbsp;161.11 in reply to 161.10&nbsp;&gt;Blah, dark sky legion nearly puts me into stasis lock / to sleep. It drags on through theopolitical society analogies, and flashbacks to a weird and boring childhood for the main character, you can sense that the story desperately wants you to admire and give a damn about the characters, but they just keep falling short of worth reading. Hey psionik, I DO NOW HAVE DREAMCATCHERS ON DVD! Only names that ring a bell for me so far is Jonesy, Henry, Pete, Beaver, Horrific Entity, Duddits, Stephen King, Morgan Freeman \&quot;RobinHood\&quot;, Thomas Jane \&quot;Punisher?\&quot;, Jason Lee \&quot;Tarzan?\&quot;, Tom Sizemore \&quot;Definitely sounds like someone we've heard of somewhere before.\&quot;, Donnie Wahlberg \&quot;New Kind On The Block, omfgd, now it's a comedy?\&quot;, Industrial Light and Magic, Warner Bros, Microsoft with special appearance by PSioniKman, ok jk heheh. Will be watching it soon, will let ya know what I thought of it.&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;PSioniKman &nbsp;10/7/2006 9:39 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(12 of 17)&nbsp;&nbsp;161.12 in reply to 161.11&nbsp;cool beans dood, hey maybe we should start a film review thread or suggest films for all of us to watch, i havent seen much recently but am looking forward to ghostrider when it finally gets released and of course Transformers the movie. i hear that transformers has the original optimus prime voice actor!!! sweet.<br />
also i hear they are making the avengers fim, you know thor ironman etc...also an ironman film starring robert downey Jr. he should know how to play a drunk billionaire..<br />
Psi</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;10/7/2006 3:01 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;PSioniKman &nbsp;(13 of 17)&nbsp;&nbsp;161.13 in reply to 161.12&nbsp;&gt;I was just thinking that when posted it, but since it was about the book originally I relaxed, lol. There is a thread for the 2007 transformers movie, takes some looking but the looking is part of the fun. There's a kind of thread for comic book news, and amen to robert downey type cast, lol. <br />
What major difference I noticed about the book and movie Dreamcatchers was in the book the Greys are just innocent infected aliens with the birus as a parasite, the movie shows the birus, the shweasels and the full grown grey variants as all one species in different stages of development. Morgan Freeman does ok as a bad guy, but I didn't make it through the movie as I was imbibing a bit much in the red energon and resting my optics too much induced CR Lock, had to call it off and retire to the recharge chamber, will continue the mission tonight.&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;PSioniKman &nbsp;10/8/2006 10:41 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(14 of 17)&nbsp;&nbsp;161.14 in reply to 161.13&nbsp;after you have seen it will you tell me if you think the books better..cheers. If so ill go read it<br />
Psi</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;10/8/2006 1:17 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;PSioniKman &nbsp;(15 of 17)&nbsp;&nbsp;161.15 in reply to 161.14&nbsp;&gt;I don't know, it's how earth people describe apples and oranges, that Duddits ending didn't happen, he wasn't an alien, lol. In fact in the book poor little Dudds seems to just die sitting in the truck cradled by his best buddy Henry. The poor retarded guy had cancer and luekemia and if he was an alien all along why go and succumb to the poor tragic ending? This and his mother didn't give him up that easily, it wasn't a I always Knew Duddsies was gonna save the world, have fun boys! It was at least a ten page debate. It took alot more doing. But nonetheless, apples and oranges, what you essentially have is two different tellings of the same basic story, the intricate drawnout book form and the glitzy flashy hollywood form.&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;PSioniKman &nbsp;10/9/2006 1:35 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(16 of 17)&nbsp;&nbsp;161.16 in reply to 161.15&nbsp;cool, i think im going to track down the book and give it a read.<br />
Psi</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;10/9/2006 1:10 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;PSioniKman &nbsp;(17 of 17)&nbsp;&nbsp;161.17 in reply to 161.16&nbsp;&gt;Excellent, my next missoin will be finding another book At All to read, it might be time to buy some new books, lol.&lt;</p>

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&quot;20&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>&gt;Was debating hauling this over, it's kind of incomplete, but I think I can get the site to this later for citing this article.&lt;</p>

<p>Extraterrestrials!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Aliens Attack HOLLYWOOD, abduct Movies!<br />
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From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;7/23/2006 2:41 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 1)&nbsp;&nbsp;952.1&nbsp;&gt;Caught your attention didn't that? This is a long overdue thread on Alien Extraterrestrial Movies and Discussion. Starting with&lt; <br />
THE ALIEN UNIVERSE TIMELINE<br />
Home<br />
Prehistory-2005<br />
2069-2123<br />
2127-2179<br />
2325-2381<br />
The Banned Histories<br />
Vehicles and Planets<br />
Astro-Cartography<br />
Sometime in the future...<br />
Welcome to the most expansive timeline of the Alien films available. It is based on the four 20th Century Fox films: Alien, Aliens, Alien 3, and Alien Resurrection, their respective novelisations, and film production information from a variety of sources. <br />
It also includes some references from the Colonial Marines Technical Manual by Lee Brimmicombe-Wood.<br />
The events concerning the Nostromo's landing on LV-426 take place in the period 2063-2123. The events concerning the infestation and subsequent destruction of Hadley's Hope and the Alien infestation of Fiorina 161 take place in the period 2127-2179. The events surrounding the destruction of the USM Auriga occur in the period 2325-2381. The Vehicles and Planets section contains information about the starships, ground vehicles, LV-426 and Fiorina 161. Astro-Cartography contains a maps based on the films. Due to Alien vs. Predators dubious canon status it has been included (for completeness) in a seperate area of The Banned Histories.<br />
Novels and Comics<br />
For the main timeline I've chosen to ignore the comics released by Dark Horse and the novels based on them. <br />
This is because they directly contradict the films (and themselves on occasion). Dark Horse released some a number of comics from 1988 onwards that followed the adventures of Newt and Hicks (and later Ripley) 10 years after the events that occurred in Aliens. <br />
When Newt, Hicks and Ripley were killed in Alien 3, reprints of the comic and book series changed the names to Billie and Wilks, and Ripley was made into an android. Many more comics and books followed. However in Alien Resurrection, General Perez points out that Ripley had effectively wiped the Aliens out when she killed the Queen Chestburster on Fiorina 161. Wren also says in reference to the Aliens; <br />
\&quot;Nothing like this we've ever seen on any world before.\&quot; Therefore none of the events described in the comics and books can have happened as they are described. Novel and comic related material plus items from PC games can be found in The Banned Histories. The Aliens Role Playing Game has not been ignored, but provides no additional chronological information, and therefore has not been referenced.<br />
The Predator films are briefly covered in the seperate Banned Histories section <br />
&gt;These aliens those H.R.Giger biomechanimal xenomorphs, will hatch from a football sized egg, break out of it, scuttle along the floor, leap at your face and impregnate you without even asking your name, and the little deadbeat dad will die fall off your face, leaving you feeling almost normal until you get a bit ill, morning sickness and give birth to one of the ultimate carnivores, right out the front of your torso! Where I presume you humans do not have a suitable birthing orifice, threfore resulting in death or severe dismemberment at best. And you thought (insert opposite gender, plural form) were evil!&lt;</p>
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;20&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>&gt;And finally, this one's for AgraJag, because I got curious and looked up the name, and because well, I had this one up and posted anyways, the movie having me propelled back into the book. Funny things an Improbability Drive does to events lol.&lt; </p>

<p>Extraterrestrials!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;The HitchHiker's Guide to the Galaxy!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;4/19/2005 1:51 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;570.1&nbsp;&gt;I'm starting this thread here, where I feel it belongs, in space, with aliens, yes, indeed!&lt; <br />
Humorous Quotes from Douglas Adams' <br />
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy <br />
Mr. L. Prosser was, as they say, only human. In other words he was a carbon-based bipedal life form descended from an ape. <br />
Time is an illusion. Lunch time doubly so. <br />
The best way to get a drink out of a Vogon is to stick your finger down his throat. <br />
Charming man, I wish I had a daughter so I could forbid her to marry . . . <br />
It's unpleasantly like being drunk.<br />
'What's so unpleasant about being drunk?'<br />
'You ask a glass of water.' <br />
Prostetnic Bogon Jeltz smiled very slowly. This was done not so much for effect as because he was trying to remember the sequence of muscle movements. <br />
I don't want to die now! I've still got a headache! I don't want to go to heaven with a headache, I'd be all cross and wouldn't enjoy it! <br />
Space is big. Really big. You just won't believe how vastly hugely mindbogglingly big it is. I mean you may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist, but that's just peanuts to space. <br />
Life, loathe it or ignore it, you can't like it. <br />
Man had always assumed that he was more intelligent than dolphins because he had achieved so much – the wheel, New York, wars and so on – whilst all the dolphins had ever done was muck about in the water having a good time. But conversely, the dolphins had always believed that they were far more intelligent than man – for precisely the same reasons. <br />
The Answer to the Great Question . . . of Life, the Universe and Everything . . . Is . . . Forty-two. <br />
'Do you want me to kick you?' said Ford.<br />
'Would it give you a lot of pleasure?' said Zaphod, blearily.<br />
'No.'<br />
'Nor me. So what's the point? <br />
'That's it,' said Zaphod with the sort of grin that would get most people locked away in a room with soft walls. <br />
I'd far rather be happy than right any day. <br />
&gt;I am going to see the Movie, I do Pian to, I also plan to re-read the book itself to assimilate enough info to be annoying at the film's showing! \&quot;Ah ah ah that aint right, no that didnt happen!\&quot; lol. Sometimes I believe your planet reserves the right for some to be annoying while others frown, turn away, and all simply to have something/someone to appear saner/better/more normal than. Normal seems very important to humans. Such a pity, the opposite is not to be missed out on in your short lifespans.&lt;<br />
 \&quot;Still Turning Eng-a-lish turning eng-a-lish, I still think so!\&quot;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;justwhatiam &nbsp;4/27/2005 4:50 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(2 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;570.2 in reply to 570.1&nbsp;something for you to think on..ever notice the frightening resemblances between our current lil twit who cheated his way into office(again) and zaphod?? think about it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;4/29/2005 4:01 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;justwhatiam &nbsp;(3 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;570.3 in reply to 570.2&nbsp;&gt;With Cheney growing from his shoulder, all too easily, lol. You want to see some frightening similarities check out the deeper plotline and scheme of things in the Star Wars prequels, but that my friends, would be another post entirely.&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;justwhatiam &nbsp;4/29/2005 9:31 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(4 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;570.4 in reply to 570.3&nbsp;ohhh but i have.. and i agree completely&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;4/30/2005 8:31 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;justwhatiam &nbsp;(5 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;570.5 in reply to 570.4&nbsp;&gt;I just got back from seeing that today, it's damn good with one exception. They forgot but one thing. They forgot how to Fly!<br />
But the whale scene was well done, and some things were added to it I think. I'd have t re-read the book to be sure, but was there ever a Point-Of-View gun? And was Trillian really all that broken up about losing earth? <br />
The tall english gent who played Slarty Bartfast als played Victor, the vampire ancient in Underworld. From Blood to Fjords. Zaphod, sam rockwell was in space before on Galaxy Quest as that weasely security officer. Alan Rickman kicked aspects as Marvin, there was few better choices that I cannot think of at the mo for that role. Mos Def, I wouldnt know him from an Ice Dogg Cube Wordup Cents a G Dr. but as Ford, he was prefect, lol. <br />
It's a \&quot;go-see\&quot; movie. If you wanna laugh as your brain's tickled to an americanized version of the wry english headtrip cult classic, that's the one. Now they have to bring back RED DWARF or I'm gonna... throw a fit and cry like ... a baby.&lt; <br />
&gt;Note: Keep an ear out for the classic theme played somewhere in there, it'll revive old sensory input in a decidedly positive way.&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;justwhatiam &nbsp;5/1/2005 12:14 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(6 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;570.6 in reply to 570.5&nbsp;lucky ass i have to go see it!! i dont remember the point of view gun but yes trillion was pretty broken up over losing earth i cant wait to see it. Mos def?? what a good choice and yes im sure he was\&quot;prefect\&quot; lmao what do you mean they forgot how to fly?&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;5/1/2005 1:31 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;justwhatiam &nbsp;(7 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;570.7 in reply to 570.6&nbsp;&gt;Wot, ye don't know the secret of flight? Unaided human flight is all in simply Falling, but Missing the Ground, lol! Arthur discovered this around the end of... one of the books...&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;justwhatiam &nbsp;5/1/2005 1:58 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(8 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;570.8 in reply to 570.7&nbsp;&lt;&lt;bonks me in the forhead&gt;&gt; duh.. sorry i was thinking bout whales lmao.. your still a lucky ass cause you have seen it!&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;5/5/2005 3:33 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;justwhatiam &nbsp;(9 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;570.9 in reply to 570.8&nbsp;&gt;It's never too late to get tickets, lol. We found it surprising crowded, thinking this was just a movie for us eccentric outside the box weirdos, but thre might be more of us than I had thought? <br />
&lt;Maybe not, I heard one idiot say \&quot;A Towel? But there's no water in space.\&quot; I don't... think he was... one of us...&gt; <br />
Now I gotta dig out the audio version of it, they did a radio cut of the whole show with the original cast and music some time ago and I'm hankerin' for a listenin'.&lt;</p>
 
<p>&gt;Never did figure out who that whatijustam being was, probably was just precisley whatever he/she was!&lt; (nod)  =:)</p>
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&quot;21&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>&gt;I've been amissing lol that's my only alibi for not having checked out these various links Mulsk has gathered for us here, but hazard a look, brave a discussion, risk a reply. I'll have even more after this.&lt;</p>

<p>Extraterrestrials!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Stop the world I wanna get OffSubscribe&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
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From:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;11/2/2005 4:37 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;818.1&nbsp;On the MSn Home page this morning. Probably It's&nbsp;nothing new, but It's Interesting.<br />
<a href="http://www.slate.com/id/2129111/?GT1=7407">http://www.slate.com/id/2129111/?GT1=7407</a><br />
<a href="http://cms.psychologytoday.com/articles/index.php?term=PTO-20030527-000002">http://cms.psychologytoday.com/articles/index.php?term=PTO-20030527-000002</a></p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;11/2/2005 4:50 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;818.2 in reply to 818.1&nbsp;McNally's Homepage <br />
<a href="http://www.researchmatters.harvard.edu/people.php?people_id=666">http://www.researchmatters.harvard.edu/people.php?people_id=666</a></p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;11/2/2005 5:04 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;(3 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;818.3 in reply to 818.2&nbsp;Susan clancy<br />
<a href="http://www.rednova.com/news/oddities/272717/researcher_takes_aim_at_alien_abductions/?source=r_oddities">http://www.rednova.com/news/oddities/272717/researcher_takes_aim_at_alien_abductions/?source=r_oddities</a><br />
David Jacobs<br />
<a href="http://www.ufoevidence.org/topics/DavidJacobs.htm">http://www.ufoevidence.org/topics/DavidJacobs.htm</a></p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;11/4/2005 2:00 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(4 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;818.4 in reply to 818.3&nbsp;&gt;Stop the Schedule, I want a Day Off!&lt; <br />
&gt;Just had time for reading the first link, and the term for sleep paralysis phenomena I think was called a \&quot;Hypnopompic\&quot; Experience, and another theory involving abduction as #### to infant memory of being born. Think of it, tall thin people, dressed in white, strange metal instruments all around, buzzing rumbling language, and a giant jabba the hutt alien with bad hair picks ya up and spanks you. That is when it begins to become apparent.&lt;<br />
&gt;Expect very little of the 'Phorms for awhile, scheduling director at work just took another hit of crack and decided the scheduling folder is a coloring book, we're all over the place and alot. I love my life, Life? Don't talk to me about life.&lt;</p>
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;21&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>Extraterrestrials!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Ufo Landing Sites {Actually Websites!}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;12/28/2003 9:25 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 2)&nbsp;&nbsp;162.1&nbsp;<br />
The Metaverse! <br />
U.F.O.-logy!! <br />
Landing Sites! (Moderator: Metaphorm) <br />
Metaphorm <br />
Give this one a looksee. NOVA and PBS always come through with the good stuff, supported by generous contributions from veiwers like you! <br />
NOVA Online/Kidnapped By UFOs? <br />
<a href="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/aliens/">http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/aliens/</a> <br />
{And also check out:} <br />
<a href="http://www.ufoinfo.com">www.ufoinfo.com</a> <br />
{or:} <br />
<a href="http://www.ufoinfo.com/roundup/">www.ufoinfo.com/roundup/</a> <br />
{for the exact site I was originally referred to.} </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;8/27/2005 2:36 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 2)&nbsp;&nbsp;162.2 in reply to 162.1&nbsp;The UFOINFO Sitemap<br />
<a href="http://www.ufoinfo.com/sitemap.shtml">http://www.ufoinfo.com/sitemap.shtml</a> &gt;Yes I realize I've done very little on Exterrestrials, but when it seems like nothing new is being found out, and the rest is being covered up or discreditted, there doesnt seem to really Be much to do there. Maybe this link will prove me wrong, when I have time to look at it, lol.&lt;</p>
  
<p>&gt;Note: Since I have gotten better at Making &amp; Managing time, at least within my clockwise sphere of control, I could possibly leisurely peruse these articles now.&lt; (nod)</p>
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;22&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>&gt;Big ups to Gecho for this one, well sought and got!&lt;</p>

<p>&gt;This one concerns craft that people of This planet are making or working on making.&lt;</p>

<p>Extraterrestrials!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;REAL Spaceships!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;12/30/2004 4:09 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;475.1&nbsp;i have/had a copy of this book. the author is David Hamel, a man from northern Ontario, who claims to have been abducted by aliens which told him how to make these spaceships that really fly!  <br />
 Book Description (from the publisher)<br />
I would like to recommend the reading of this book to anyone starting serious research into the anti-gravitational technology introduced by David Hamel. It reveals to the reader why this information was made available to Mr. Hamel and the spirit with which he has pursued his dream. <br />
Based on David Hamel's life this book chronicles both the emotional and technical struggles David encountered in developing his prototypes of the GMD (Gravito-Magentic Device). A candid account of the life of a simple man with an extraordinary mission. * Also included is an appendix on Canadian engineer Wilbert Smith. Mr. Smith was one of the first engineers to work with the government in researching unusual properties within magnetic fields. <br />
The granite man and the butterfly chronicles the life of a simple man who was chosen for a heroic task. David was given advanced information enabling him to build a spacecraft that would provide an abundant source of non-polluting energy. This book chronicles the frustration and enormous obstacles that he faced, from non-believers to government officials. This story details his progress from the past to the present, on this amazing mission and the effort being made to realize his goal. <br />
This information came from The Laura Lee Show: Conversation for Exploration. <br />
<a href="http://www.lauralee.com/sinclaire.htm">http://www.lauralee.com/sinclaire.htm</a>  <br />
gecho </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;12/30/2004 4:23 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;475.2 in reply to 475.1&nbsp;\&quot;One of the most incredible discoveries in our time has been unheralded and is only known to a small group of people who study such matters. It pertains to the closest duplication of UFO flight characteristics and power sources that I have seen in many years of studies in attempts to ascertain how to duplicate them for practical use.\&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;12/30/2004 4:25 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;475.3 in reply to 475.1&nbsp;The principal players in this story; <br />
David Hamel - inventor and contactee who built several magnetically self-driven devices which produced phenomena ranging from energy production to flight <br />
Pierre Sinclaire - private researcher, businessman, co-author and investigator who first met and worked with Hamel to verify and try to duplicate the phenomena through Project Magnet. <br />
Jeanne Manning - writer and author specializing in the coverage of activities relating to new energy researchers and their discoveries&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;12/30/2004 4:26 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(4 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;475.4 in reply to 475.2&nbsp;Inspiration - where the idea came from<br />
While watching television with his wife and housekeeper, David Hamel experienced a sort of 'waking trance' in which he was mentally transported to an alien ship. (The book gives a more detailed description of other observations, but for our purposes, we will stick to the magnetic drive technology.) Noticing a vibration within the ship, Hamel asked what caused it. The ship was constructed around two large cones, with the wide ends on the bottom. One cone was supported on the top of the other and suspended by magnets and pinions.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;12/30/2004 4:28 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(5 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;475.5 in reply to 475.4&nbsp;Basic Explanation of the principle <br />
A tornado-like rushing of air moved up through the ship to produce a tremendous friction. The cone within cone wobbled at high speed and was kept continuously off-balance. As the cones wobbled and the air rushed between them, lightning-like flashes appeared between them. Hamel was shown the outside rim of the ship, where numerous openings served to allow the in and out motion of the air as it rushed between the wobbling cones. These air openings controlled not only the amount of air but the direction of flow. As the air was moved at high velocities through the gap between the wobbling cones, it became ionized to produce a stream of charged particles. The cones not only produced energy but also provided propulsion. This was accomplished by a small weighted ball, rolling in circular path in a restricted space. The circular movement of this ball appeared to have a falling motion, always seeking equilibrium. The upper area of the cones were suspended on magnetic parts which were kept unbalanced to sustain the disruption of equilibrium to produce the wobbling effect. <br />
Imagine a horizontal disk, suspended on point, forever falling or tilting sideways as a metal ball rolled forward on its rim. This produced the graceful fluttering effect which Hamel likened to 'a butterfly above a magnetic field.' The magnets would not wear out because they were suspended on a magnetic field. Movement of the cones produced an electro-gravitational field to cause the ship to lose its connection with gravity, thereby neutralizing its 'weight'. Movement of the ship could be controlled by pulling the ball out of rotation. Hamel was given the term 'weight into speed' to help remember what he was being shown. The aliens informed Hamel they had given this technology to our ancestors many times over history and we would find evidences of it as historical artifacts and in legends. Hamel was also told we used energy technology which produced heat as it dissipated the energy. The natural way was to produce cooling by use of implosion forces, rather than explosion.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;12/30/2004 4:29 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(6 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;475.6 in reply to 475.5&nbsp;Initial experiment<br />
Eventually, after much thought, consideration and research, Hamel decided to try to duplicate the cone within cone system. Using bicycle rims as the base support for his aluminum sided cones, magnets were held onto the sides with electrical tape. When the magnets were taped just right, they produced a rejection force. A 45 gallon steel barrel was lined with magnets on the inside to create a magnetic suspension zone. The cone within cone arrangement was placed inside this barrel. Once everything was aligned, Hamel screwed down the cover of the barrel. The cones were floating on a repelling magnetic field produced by the magnets on the lower rim of the cones. When a larger magnet was pressed down onto the top cone, a tumbling motion was created which caused the floating cones to wobble in a circular motion, in a constrained path, at an ever increasing speed. At a certain speed, the vibration stabilized, much like the smooth rotation of a properly balanced, rotating tire on your car. <br />
Shortly after closing the barrel and due to the lateness of the hour, Hamel and his wife went to bed. Within a brief period, they were awakened by a loud bang, followed the dull red glow of what appeared to be a fire from the room with the barrel. On investigation, Hamel found the barrel had exploded into pieces strewn all over the room. (Pierre told me the barrel had IMPLODED because the barrel was caved in. This fits with the implosion theory and the idea that magnetic energy ATTRACTS TO itself while electricity REPELS FROM itself.) Further experiments with the suspended cones produced unusual energy effects such as scrambling television reception, fogging photographic film or causing double exposures when a photo was attempted.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;12/30/2004 4:31 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(7 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;475.7 in reply to 475.6&nbsp;Most Advanced Experiment<br />
The next major step, after many smaller experiments, involved the construction of a saucer shaped cone within cone mechanism which was 7 feet, 3 inches in diameter, with a height of 3.5 feet. It was situated on a platform reached by a 16 foot ladder. At 11PM one evening, Hamel screwed down the garbage can lid that compressed the top magnet to make the cones wobble. He noticed a glow and a sudden wind being sucked into the craft. Fearing for what would happen next, Hamel climbed down the ladder and removed it for safety. His wife yelled that the TV set had gone out again, followed by a power failure that had plunged the neighborhood into darkness. Hamel ran into the now dark house to get his Brownie camera and as he reached the door on his way back outside, the craft was glowing red and changing to green as it rose off the suspended platform. As it continued to rise, the color went to blue, then bright white as it shot off up into the air and out towards space. Hamel managed to get 12 photographs as the craft rose, though the most spectacular are in a series of five.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;12/30/2004 4:32 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(8 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;475.8 in reply to 475.6&nbsp;Current Research Effort<br />
Pierre Sinclair has vowed to build a working model and secure a patent in David Hamels' name. Both feel this technology is critical to the survival of humankind on our world as indicated by Hamel's contact with the aliens.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;12/30/2004 4:33 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(9 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;475.9 in reply to 475.8&nbsp;Why Project Magnet is so important<br />
Hamel was told, \&quot;In twenty more years everything on earth will be devastated. It's the magnetic that will change. I was told that when the lineup of the planets and THE SECOND SUN passes for three days and three nights in front of our sun and blacks it out, the magnetic will change. Between the years 2000 and 2005.\&quot; There is no question our technology has far outstripped our responsible use of energy and environmental resources. Project Magnet will provide a new energy resource as well as a radical new means of flight. For those who study such matters, this is the same principle claimed by John Searl yet achieved in quite a different manner. Where Searl uses rotating magnetic rings, Hamel uses compression of magnetic energy in a constrained environment to produce the ionizing effect coincident to energy accumulation and flight.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;12/30/2004 4:36 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(10 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;475.10 in reply to 475.9&nbsp;info from the last eight posts was taken from: <br />
<a href="http://www.unexplainable.net/artman/publish/article_800.shtml">http://www.unexplainable.net/artman/publish/article_800.shtml</a> <br />
gecho </p>

<p>Navigate this discussion:&nbsp; 1-10</p>
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;22&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>&gt;Continued good stuff.&lt;</p>

<p>Extraterrestrials!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;REAL Spaceships!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;12/30/2004 4:42 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(11 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;475.11 in reply to 475.10&nbsp;for pictures of the contruction of the crafts, see: <br />
<a href="http://www.entrenet.com/~stevend/hamlshfs/hamlshfs.htm">http://www.entrenet.com/~stevend/hamlshfs/hamlshfs.htm</a> &nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;12/30/2004 4:45 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(12 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;475.12 in reply to 475.11&nbsp;check out some other experiments on alternative energy at: <br />
<a href="http://www.entrenet.com/~stevend/">http://www.entrenet.com/~stevend/</a> &nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;12/30/2004 4:58 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(13 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;475.13 in reply to 475.12&nbsp; <br />
<a href="http://www.ufobc.ca/Experiencer/Images/hamel2.jpg">http://www.ufobc.ca/Experiencer/Images/hamel2.jpg</a> <br />
<a href="http://thunder.prohosting.com/~hamel/figures/Hamel_books_pierre_pic1.jpg">http://thunder.prohosting.com/~hamel/figures/Hamel_books_pierre_pic1.jpg</a> </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;1/7/2005 1:17 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;(14 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;475.14 in reply to 475.13&nbsp;&gt;Hmmm that takes me back to watching a pal of mine assemble his Roswell Spacecraft Model Kit, it was very detailed but the internals were verrry simplistic. Not that these blueprints look like model kit assembly instructions, lol, but the point there is that the parts internally were very basic looking. The drive of the ship was a spinning magnetic generator of some sort, that could generate waves in any direction to propel itself. <br />
The problem I have with this theory? <br />
When was the last time you stuck yourself to a fridge, when was the last time you watched a magnet fly straight up, and when was the last time the earth attracted iron any stronger than an elephant of the same weight? What is there for the magnets to counteract? Maglev trains need a metal surface to float above, but dirt is not magnetic. <br />
Wait, this earth place has an iron core to it, molten metal to be exact, these'd have to be very precise magnetic wavelengths to fly in an smooth direction. Who knows, I won't rule out anything, but I will so totally attempt to stick an elephant to my fridge now. I just need a very very very large thumbtack, er, magnet!&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;1/7/2005 9:01 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(15 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;475.15 in reply to 475.14&nbsp;no no! they really do work!! they have some bugs to be worked out, but he has, like, remote controlled spaceships that work with the magnets... really cool! my dad has seen these. <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;1/8/2005 6:50 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(16 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;475.16 in reply to 475.15&nbsp;&gt;This does bear further investigation, I'd say investigate something by Psionikman on this topic, but it involved ancient flyingmachines and some about Atlantis, wonder if teh same propulsion principles applied there?&lt; <br />
Goto: Advanced Search <br />
Folder: Extraterrestrials <br />
Look for word: Psionikman <br />
&gt;Psi's a wildminded dude, but very learned on this and many other topics.&lt;</p>
 
<p>&gt;Note: This search advice only applies to the old Metaphorum site, I'm heading to get that abovementioned thread over here myself for a continuation.&lt;</p>
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;22&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>&gt;Continued, with Psionikman's info on ancient earth flying vessels.&lt;</p>

<p>Extraterrestrials!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;{Ancient Aliens / Flying Vehicles?}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;12/24/2003 4:20 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;155.1&nbsp;{Not all Unidentified Flying Objects came from outer space? Wow, gotta read this one!} <br />
The Metaverse! <br />
&laquo; ancient contact &raquo; <br />
The Metaverse! <br />
U.F.O.-logy!! <br />
Sightings!: flying, floating or ..... Freaking People Out!!:O (Moderator: Metaphorm) <br />
Psionikman <br />
ancient contact <br />
and the argument for it..... <br />
i will start this thread... <br />
i have plenty knowledge of historical, archeological and cultural information on this topic..... <br />
please research \&quot; Vimana (s) \&quot; in your search engines and then we can begin. <br />
if interested hassle me and i will recount experiences <br />
Psi <br />
\&quot; In An Infinite Universe, anything is possible, and probable. \&quot; - Psi <br />
{Bloodgeon!} <br />
hehehe, I was thinking of posting the link of Psionik with Glowing Eyes :, but decided against it. <br />
I read up a little on the Vimana and it opened my mind to the possibility of Terrestrial flying objects, Lost civlisations., <br />
As for Rishies, I was'nt really clear on that. Are they the descendants of the denizens of those lost Rama cities? Or better yet I have a link for y'all to see....on the \&quot;Glimmers\&quot;! brb&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; <br />
{Oops, they're calld \&quot;Shimmers\&quot;!} <br />
{Bloodgeon!} <br />
Shape Shifters ~ Shimmers <br />
SHIMMERS <br />
Shimmers, for want of a better term, describe an unusual change whereby a person can be seen to transform into an alien or other creature. The term is becoming more used these days by UFO and Paranormal researchers as the old term, known as a Transfiguration. <br />
The disturbing thing for some people who experience the Shimmer effect is that sometimes they do know that they have appeared briefly as an alien and do not claim or admit to being aliens. <br />
The effect seems external and not something the person can identify with. <br />
In other cases however there have been reported Shimmers by people who do indeed claim to be aliens as we shall hear later. For some people the resultant effect of seeing such a transformation can be the undeniable proof they require of the subject of UFO's. <br />
{Bloodgeon!} <br />
Shimmers, I meant, Duuuh. So. Well. Whaddya think, is this sort of related? <br />
psionikman <br />
Shimmers eh? <br />
human eyes are like a camera with wires leading to the cpu, use the right frequency and you can disprupt what someone see when they look at you. <br />
Rishis devas divas abit like archangels angels cherubim sepraphim and saints down to lay people <br />
Psi <br />
P.s Cobalt bloody well get a computer or i will come and duff you up in the face and gut!!!! no j/k <br />
P.P.s its good to be back <br />
psionikman <br />
suggest you reasearch Ramayana and maharabata for cosmic law and weaponry and its use of. <br />
Psi <br />
Metaphorm <br />
{Ed. note: this got slightly offtopic, but still good reading.} <br />
psionikman wrote: <br />
suggest you reasearch Ramayana and maharabata for cosmic law and weaponry and its use of. <br />
Psi <br />
'rum-iron' and meaning 'Rama's travels', this is a 4000 year old Hindu epic story which projects the Hindu ideas of life. <br />
This Hindu scripture of 24000 verses divided into 6 books was composed by Sage Valmiki. <br />
The essential message of the Ramayana is that of Dharma.This, considered the essential purpose of life by many millions of Hindus, is sacrifice of freedom for the sake of duty or honour. <br />
Divine birth <br />
Emperor Dasaratha, the ruler of Koshala, did not have a child so a ceremony called Asvamedha was undertaken to fulfil his desire to have an heir. A brilliant red-robbed figure appeared from the sacrificial fire and gave a golden bowl with magical food to the Emperor. Dasaratha divided up the bowl's contents amongst his three wives and all three wives became pregnant and the Emperor became the father of four sons the following spring. The Emperor's first wife, Queen Kausalya, gave birth to Rama. The next day Bharata was born to the youngest queen, Kailkeyi, and Queen Sumitra gave birth to twins, Lakshmana and Satrughna. &copy; <br />
psionikman <br />
But do you know Dharma? <br />
Psi <br />
{Bloodgeon!} <br />
Well look for yourself, I got mass info on Dharma Hee hee haw haw!! <br />
Dharma &amp; Greg - Future Man's Page <br />
Get tuned in to the lives of TV's Dharma and Greg. Read the Inside Scoop, check out the Q&amp;A, and take a romance poll. <br />
<a href="http://members.tripod.com/~Future_Man/DharmaandGreg.html">http://members.tripod.com/~Future_Man/DharmaandGreg.html</a> <br />
Dharma &amp; Greg - Cuzinpercy's Page <br />
Three pages full of photos as well as a few sound clips are available at this fan's dedication. <br />
<a href="http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/9918/dharma.html">http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/9918/dharma.html</a> <br />
Dharma &amp; Greg - Vanity Cards <br />
Browse through this gallery of vanity cards from the first 2 seasons of the popular ABC series. <br />
<a href="http://henrysworld.com/dharma_and_greg/index.html">http://henrysworld.com/dharma_and_greg/index.html</a> <br />
Dharma &amp; Greg - Dharma and Jane Fantasy Page <br />
Enter the fantasy world of this fan, where Greg is long gone, and a relationship between Dharma and Jane is given the go ahead. <br />
<a href="http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Atrium/4967/d_j1.html">http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Atrium/4967/d_j1.html</a> <br />
Dharma &amp; Greg - Rosa's Page <br />
Resource of limited information on the ABC series, including a profiles of the show and a quiz for testing that D&amp;G knowledge. <br />
<a href="http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/Studio/3001/">http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/Studio/3001/</a> <br />
Elfman, Jenna - Dharma &amp; Greg <br />
Join the discussion, and make your feelings known, about the TV show and its stars. <br />
<a href="http://htmlgear.lycos.com/gw/guest/control.guest?u=ThomasGibsonTribute&amp;a=view&amp;i=1&amp;r=">http://htmlgear.lycos.com/gw/guest/control.guest?u=ThomasGibsonTribute&amp;a=view&amp;i=1&amp;r=</a> <br />
Yahoo! Groups - Dharma and Greg Chat Room <br />
Join the discussion about the ABC comedy, and its stars. Post a message, or view the messages of other members. <br />
<a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dharmaandgreg/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dharmaandgreg/</a> <br />
Elfman, Jenna - Dharma &amp; Greg Episodes <br />
View a complete listing of shows and dates, from the pilot's debut on September 24, 1997, through to the present. <br />
<a href="http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity">http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity</a> <br />
/Set/1956/d-and-g.htm <br />
Elfman, Jenna - Dharma and Greg Tribute <br />
Read the Q&amp;A session with Jenna from TV Guide, or visit the shrine to her costar, Thomas Gibson. <br />
<a href="http://www.angelfire.com/ca2/chrystal84dharma/dandg.html">http://www.angelfire.com/ca2/chrystal84dharma/dandg.html</a> <br />
{LOL!! I am serious about this!! Really, I'm just encouraging independant study as well. Yeah that's it, and alien amphibious hamsters have taken my toilet as their headquarters..,} </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;1/8/2005 3:20 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;155.2 in reply to 155.1&nbsp;alien amphibious hamsters... have taken over your toilet... as their HEADQUARTERS... Bloodgeon was quite the character, wasn't he? lol. <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/8/2005 7:24 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(3 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;155.3 in reply to 155.2&nbsp;*He will be missed, for as long as our aim fails to improve, suggest switching to buckshot? lol. Notice Psionik stopped posting after the Dharma and Greg Sitcom gag? He can be quite serious at times, english chaps.*&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;1/9/2005 5:36 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(4 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;155.4 in reply to 155.3&nbsp;&gt;After all the English have had to endure, Spice Girls, Margaret Thatcher, can you fault them their grim nature? lol. Well Margaret was a most formidable human, so apologies there. Thinking on the English and Outer Space thoughts, wasn't the secret of Flight reliant on simply falling, but missing the ground?&lt;&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>&gt;Beam me up Zaphod.&lt;</p>
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;17&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>&gt;Alien life IS on Earth. Mulsk got the scoop on this one.&lt;</p>

<p>Extraterrestrials!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Who says Know?</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;7/25/2005 10:36 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;710.1&nbsp;I was watching a show about Nasa's Plan to collect and deliver a sample of the soil from MArs. It will consist of a cannon ball size sample, which many believe will contain microbial evidence , if not living organisms, from the soil. This is a topic of debate since It is feared by many that We are incompotant boobs who cannot maintain a secure and sanitary kitchen in our own homes, let alone a virus from another planet, A doomsday Virus. I guess my question is Are we bound to kill ourselves in our quest for understanding? Who is qualified to keep us from making a bad desecion? Just becuase we can go to outer space, why should we? just becuase we can build nuclear weapons, does that give everyone the same right to endanger life as we know it. Who says No? Who decides its not worth the risk? I am afraid to think that it is only money that keeps us from killing ourselves, or the lack of it. Maybe we should spend the money on this planet first not mars. Solve some annoying problems like hunger. <br />
I haven't researched this, Although I have not heard him say it, this guy thinks we should not bring any foreign matter back to earth. <br />
<a href="http://mars.spherix.com">http://mars.spherix.com</a>/ <br />
what resposibility do we have to keep mars free of our germs.<br />
<a href="http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn7454">http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn7454</a><br />
More interesting links if I find the time maybe I will read more<br />
<a href="http://www.nsta.org/sciencenews/&amp;category_ID=201">http://www.nsta.org/sciencenews/&amp;category_ID=201</a><br />
<a href="http://perdurabo10.tripod.com/id789.html">http://perdurabo10.tripod.com/id789.html</a><br />
Sorry I don't have better info I am just trying to stir the pot</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;7/25/2005 10:42 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;(2 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;710.2 in reply to 710.1&nbsp;http://mars.spherix.com/spie2/Reprint22.htm&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;7/30/2005 3:31 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;(3 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;710.3 in reply to 710.2&nbsp;&gt;The pot is stirred. :) I don't see too much harm in it when I remember that tons of cosmic dust and debris fall to earth each year, falling stars, aurora borealis, and the tiniest tidbits of matter. My concern is anything from a theorhetically possibly pre-inhanbitated planet coming here. That'd be like taking along accidentaly a disease that killed all of Mankind off to planet Omicron Persei 8 to be studied carelessly. &lt;Fans of ... that one show will recognize the planet reference&gt; I say study it, sure, under quarantine. <br />
And how about those out there in space right now? If Space Shuttles were Cars, per accident ratio, they'd be recalled by now right?&lt;</p>

<p>\&quot;Chevy/Ford announces Recall of their Shuttles, introduces Space Shuttle Convertible.\&quot; </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;7/31/2005 10:58 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(4 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;710.4 in reply to 710.3&nbsp;whats up with that? Is it my imagination or are there more engineering problems with the space shuttle, now (Its no suprize actually)than there were 20 years ago? Is it becuase the enineers are not of the calibur of the guys who put men on the moon? or have they figured out, how much money they can raise with a a few broken tiles and a fuel guage. So, Now they are stuck in space, until someone can get them a ladder, or Unill they can build a new space shuttle? All I know is it has to be dramatic. That is always for sure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;8/6/2005 3:24 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;(5 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;710.5 in reply to 710.4&nbsp;&gt;Not much worse than Stuckup Astronauts, lol. Get someone out on a spacewalk, replace the tile, and bingo. All better. There's something at work behind the scenes during this last half century's worth of weirdness. Something that likes explosions, drama, money, etc.&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;8/8/2005 11:55 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(6 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;710.6 in reply to 710.5&nbsp;If there Tweren't anything wrong why should they need money. its all part of the act. Whats the big deal anyway, you can't tell me they didn't have plenty of duct tape and wire ties on hand up there. How much more prepared can you get than that?&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;8/8/2005 6:05 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;(7 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;710.7 in reply to 710.6&nbsp;&gt;I do not know, but to quote a very witty and pun intended well grounded extra terrestrial from one of your earth movies, \&quot;It's Not My Planet, MonkeyBoy!\&quot;, lol. <br />
I'd think it would be quite a simple matter for them to replace one missing tile on the hull, but I guess not. <br />
Something's going very wrong in human history events lately, the last 50 years anyways, lol.&lt;</p>

<p>\&quot;Beam me Up, Shockwave, there is no Energon down here.\&quot; </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;8/9/2005 11:05 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(8 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;710.8 in reply to 710.7&nbsp;fall out from hiroshima no doubt&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;8/13/2005 12:39 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;(9 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;710.9 in reply to 710.8&nbsp;&gt;LoL! In more ways than one. I'd ask the holograms I see walking the streets of this simulated city about that, but I think their datafiles don't contain any such kinda of nonlinear speculation. We're in the matrix, aghk! I have a few stupid questions to ask, maybe I'm the only one who doesnt know but.., Who is the National Debt owed to? Deficit, all that. Why can 72 million, billion? be spent on a rocket that can travel around Mars scanning the surface for microscopic life etc, but we can't find Osama? Why does everything Saddam Hussein do in jail make headline news? Saddam writes bad poetry, Saddam likes Doritos, Saddam sneezed and scratched his butt once, Saddam dreams of Gogo dancers. Surely we all can do more than be outraged, actions to speak louder. No matter how little sense they make, Dubya, at least they aint yer speechez lol.&lt; </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;8/13/2005 5:11 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(10 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;710.10 in reply to 710.9&nbsp;I think it is owed to who ever is high man on the stockmkt toten pole. which is probably&nbsp;japan and maybe germany? I didn't really look it up just a guess.&nbsp; maybe we didn't really win world war two? maybe it was all a tv show. I forget.&nbsp;I wasn't there.</p>

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&quot;17&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>&gt;Continued.&lt;</p>

<p>Extraterrestrials!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Who says Know?</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;8/13/2005 2:58 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;(11 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;710.11 in reply to 710.10&nbsp;&gt;Who knows, who says knows, but here's an interesting semi-relevant article: Spacecraft blasts off to gather Mars data - Return to the Red Planet - MSNBC.com <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8907350/">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8907350/</a> &lt; <br />
From:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;8/14/2005 7:11 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(12 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;710.12 in reply to 710.11&nbsp;There is a link on that page from your link, &nbsp;http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8706569/&nbsp;that goes right to the issue, about spacship cleaning and transfering microbes.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;I know its a reach to expect that We should assume Nasa is concerned about Earth. The idea of proving that life exists, and all of the fundraising good it will do. Far exceeds and out shadows the actual life itself. So when I ask, What about the microbes we have transfered to Mars? Does anybody give a rats ass about that. Probably not. I bet it never enters the equation either. It will be just like the environmental problem here on earth. Eventually someone wil see the damage being done , and they will fight to reverse the infrastructure that will already be in place. Of course , I am not so sure going to mars or other planets is such a vital issue. Sure its interesting, but its kinda like spending a hundred dollars on tickets&nbsp; to see Kenny Chesney, when your 1 year old is out of diapers and formula. there are too many urgent problems on earth. So , Since they insist on saying that we have a bad economy and that unemployment is up, while banks make money hand over fist.&nbsp;I am going to insist we have other priorities. Unless they are building homeless shelters on mars and creating a shuttle system for them to get back and forth to work. I will maintain.&nbsp;I&nbsp;think its a bad idea.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;8/20/2005 2:15 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;(13 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;710.13 in reply to 710.12&nbsp;&gt;There's life right here on earth, that CryptoKnight I'm sure could tell you more about. Why branch out? My thoughts on our microbes getting there, they'd probably die out in the intense heat, not having the tolerance or rapid adaption needed to sustain existence there, and I hope that works in versa for whatever is brought to earth. Good point on the feeding the hungry, how come we never see those charitable christian fogies walking around in commercials Carrying some poor kid growing up rough in New York?? How about adopting with monthly dues a child who desperately needs our help to eat and go to a school in Ohio?&lt;<br />
\&quot;Hello, how are you? Sitting at home, soaking up residuals and interest from a succesful precious metals commodities investment in a high end bank? Sipping an austrian gollacio listening to museum original mozart on a hi fi mansionwide stereo system? Good, well time for the guilt! Meet Andy. Andy here is dying of Hep-C in Seattle, his mother died 3 months ago in a meth overdose and his father's serving hard time in the pen for aggravated assualt. Andy lives with his deaf grandmother and paralyzed uncle in a section 8 neighborhood...\&quot; <br />
&gt;I can hear the donations pouring in for that one, lol!&lt;</p>

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<p>&gt;I know, I lost myself at the end of this line of thought, think we strayed off on a tangent, but it was for a good cause lol.&lt; (nod)</p>
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&quot;9&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>&gt;Looks good, testing testing.</p>

<p>I'm not signed in under a mod account, is this supposed to be accessible? </p>

<p>Readable and repliable.</p>

<p>I've been steady hauling UFO stuff over, think I'm almost done. Just got a few more items to read and review for worthiness. This site loads up nice and quick but still waiting minutes for TC to load lol so I'm also watching tv.</p>

<p>I'll have some slambang avatars found too. Just gotta refind that site.</p>

<p>So far so very good on this end.&lt; B-)</p>
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&quot;23&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>&gt;This one's for unexplaind experiences and explained opinions on Alien phenomena.&lt; </p>

<p>&gt;That and I forgot my cut / pasted inforama lol brb.&lt;</p>
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&quot;23&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>Extraterrestrials!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Scoop Marks</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;PSioniKman &nbsp;9/24/2006 9:26 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;971.1&nbsp;So i have a pretty weird connection with the race that has become generally known as the Grays.<br />
Missing time<br />
Strange Marks on the body<br />
and even the odd encounter in real time with all faculties functioning. ( ask me for details)<br />
well, i keep getting the same scab on my right shin bone, it looks like and indentation. Im sure i havent banged it, im sure i havent done it myself. yet every so often it appears.<br />
Looking on the net i have come across the term \&quot; Scoop Mark \&quot; denoting a sample of tissue taken. Could this be what it is? or is it more sinister..maybe an organic tracking device implanted? <br />
lots of maybe's and trust me im a sceptic about all things, unless i experience them myself, and even then i know enough about behaviour modification programs to knpw that the mind can be easily fooled.<br />
So...has anyone else have any similar experiences??<br />
Psi</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;9/25/2006 12:05 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;PSioniKman &nbsp;(2 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;971.2 in reply to 971.1&nbsp;&gt;Well I'm gonna go out on a limb, great movie btw, and say the signs you can look for are rashes, sickness of some kind, and get Xrays. What you're looking for are small metallic shapes like thin silver rods, beebee pellet sized gold or silver orbs, or other inorganic matter that gets found in abductees and the experimented upon. But for the mundane letdown explanation all I can offer so far is your sleeping habits might be having you moving your leg into a sharp object, say a bedspring or something else on in or near your restingplace that could be gouging you nightly. Cover up any and all of that, move it, remove it, so you can rule out all of that. Grays are notorious experimentors, horrible bedside manner and totally lacking in tact and courtesy. Intellectual Superiority will do that to any entity, except me, only lower life form based primordial peons would think that of yours royally, lol. But maybe you could get a voice activated recorder, a motion activated light, and hope they can't fiddle with those affecting actual potential discoveries.&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;PSioniKman &nbsp;9/25/2006 3:43 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(3 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;971.3 in reply to 971.2&nbsp;Thanks for the suggestions, the mark on my shin and the consequtive scabs have been coming and going since i was about 14, maybe earlier but i really starting noticing when i was around that age. Buying motion sensors and equipment would be a great idea, i may set up a camera and just record the night hours in my bedroom.<br />
of course i have to always think it could be something natural, like you said a bedspring, but its a new bed. What i mean to say is that i am open to the possibility of a natural occurence.<br />
im not sure where to go to get an xray, as here in the UK we have a government run hospital system...i cant just go and ask for an xray.<br />
ill keep you all posted on what i find..<br />
Psi</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;9/25/2006 1:41 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;PSioniKman &nbsp;(4 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;971.4 in reply to 971.3&nbsp;&gt;Lo cost detection equipment, a compass, as stuff like this plays bloody hell on the electromagnetic fields. Maybe a string tied on windows and doors for those still using physical entry as opposed to beaming or phasing. All else I can suggest at this time, would be allergies, hives, spider bite, or pesky alien flesh samplers, they don't have sprays or repellents for those yet. And Whitley Streiber is fuming at me for making light of this, lol.&lt;</p>
 
<p>&gt;Reference the word Biopsy, that spherical scoop mark stuff would be a form of tissue gathering. But then again a some spider bites, if already swollen up and then popped will have a hollow dried out center. It's not in my programming to call Psi a Liar on this, but ya gotta rule out mundane causes first, the truth can't be diluted with the fantastic, or else the truth won't be Really fantastic. For instance I've been observing a UFO for a week now, around between 2 - 4 am, a steady lighted object has been hanging somewhere in the sky just over the mountains, it appears to move slightly, dim and light up again. It's not a planet, it's still there when the skies lighten up and all the stars are gone. My current guess though, it's a Helicopter, some training for piloting those things has students going up and hovering for half hour long periods. This will need to be verified of course, but that's investigation for ya.&lt;</p>
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&quot;23&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>Extraterrestrials!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Scientist Releases Alien Footage</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;manco963 &nbsp;3/30/2006 6:18 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;900.1&nbsp;Check this out: A Russian Scientist, who exposed decoded images from a microchip found at a UFO crash site in Siberia, has now gone public with the rest of the footage at this website, <a href="http://www.thebeingsdisc.com">www.thebeingsdisc.com</a> . The original images have been scrutinized by international ufologists such as Dr. Antonello Lupino, Dr. Paola Harris, Dr. Michael Salla, and Dr. Richard Boylan.&nbsp;<br />
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From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;4/2/2006 2:40 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;manco963 &nbsp;(2 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;900.2 in reply to 900.1&nbsp;&gt;Sonovaglitch, lol, I don't have flash on my current web browser. No download capacity either, webtv. But two of those doctors sound familiar, think they appeared on Coast To Coast AM once or twice.&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;manco963 &nbsp;4/3/2006 12:52 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(3 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;900.3 in reply to 900.2&nbsp;It's worth seeing. It's a massive site. Ive finally had time to look at the whole thing. It's pretty awesome - lots of visuals and bizarre sounds. My guess is it's an indy movie. They've done some really creative things. Beats the heck out of one of those boring remakes.&nbsp;</p>

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From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;4/11/2006 1:12 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;manco963 &nbsp;(4 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;900.4 in reply to 900.3&nbsp;&gt;As soon as I get space in my mental hardrive, lol, another scientist has some info as proof of alien life, just trying to remember which mental datatrack I have him saved on. ....<br />
.thinking.<br />
..thinking..<br />
...thinking...<br />
....thinking....<br />
.....thinking.....<br />
Micheal ...Hoagland? Science Advisor for Coast to Coast AM and theorist of martian structures.&lt;</p>
 
<p>&gt;Note Correction: It's Richard C. Hoagland (sp?) of <a href="http://Www.EnterpriseMission.Com">Www.EnterpriseMission.Com</a> (sp?) faulty datatracks I say but then again consider the source lol Me. He's also a firm backer of structures and other stuff NASA denies found on The Moon. Dubious credibility, just because something's denied, doesn't mean it's there. The old saying is \&quot;The Absence Of Evidence is Not the Evidence of Absence\&quot;. My saying Here'd be \&quot;The Absence of Evidence sometimes does support that there truly is a lack of Evidence.\&quot; Sure NASA &amp; the USA probably lie and twist and evade some, but sometimes nothing is nothing.&lt;</p>
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&quot;9&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>No, this thread shouldn't be accessible by most, I'll fiddle a little.</p>

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&quot;23&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;{Testing, should be working again. Tekno's got one more article to post for this thread, but the web browser buttons whatever thingy was doing the same thing that ProBoards does to me, I'll be relieved if I can post this. Arrow keys worked just fine, cursor was blinking, but no typing, no posting.} =:)
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I think we should prolly divide up the questions in the profile into different categories, too much stuff on each screen.&quot;
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Crucipher Astrogoth - Level 42 Zombie<br />
Class:Zombie {And now NOBODY Likes me!}<br />
<a href="http://monster.namedecoder.com/webimages/ghoul-CRUCIPHER.png">http://monster.namedecoder.com/webimages/ghoul-CRUCIPHER.png</a> Cursed, Ravenous, Undertaker-Crushing, Investigator-Pulverizing Horror Enslaved by Rage! {Rage is a putz, he don't enslave me.} <a href="http://kevan.org/brain.cgi?Crucipher%20Astrogoth">http://kevan.org/brain.cgi?Crucipher%20Astrogoth</a> The answer to Life, the Universe &amp; Everything: Level 42! {Level 42 is about as far as you can go, no new skills, no turning back to Living lol.}<br />
Wearing: a torn and bloodstained black short-sleeved shirt, a tattered dark blue jacket, a tattered and bloodstained dark blue coat, a tattered pair of black trousers and a battered and blood-soaked pair of black shoes {No laundrymats in Malton I swear.}</p>

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XP:2281<br />
Group:{CAT} <a href="Http://Forums.TalkCity.Com/TC-MetaCoreJoined:2006-07-04">Http://Forums.TalkCity.Com/TC-MetaCoreJoined:2006-07-04</a> 20:52:01</p>

<p>Skills:</p>

<p>Basic Firearms Training (Player gets +25% to hit with all firearms attacks.) {Click click boom.}</p>

<p>Pistol Training (An extra +25% to hit with a pistol.) {Pistolwhippin zombies like it aint no thang.}</p>

<p>Advanced Pistol Training (An extra +10% to hit.) {They call me Quickdraw McGraw.}</p>

<p>Shotgun Training (An extra +25% to hit with a shotgun.) {Double barrels of fun.}</p>

<p>Advanced Shotgun Training (An extra +10% to hit.) {Way fun.}</p>

<p>Hand-to-Hand Combat (+15% to melee attacks.) {I have a black belt in Thai Won On.}</p>

<p>Knife Combat (An extra +15% when attacking with a knife.) {This? It's a pocketknife, mate.}</p>

<p>Axe Proficiency (An extra +15% when attacking with an axe.) {Like firewood, my enemies be.}</p>

<p>Free Running (Can move between adjacent buildings without stepping outside.) {I think of it as Roof hopping.}</p>

<p>NecroTech Employment (Player is able to operate DNA Extractors, and can identify NecroTech offices from the street.) {Okay so I sold out tot he corp, but I'm only doing that to infiltrate and study lol.}</p>

<p>Lab Experience (Can recognise and operate basic-level NecroTech equipment.) {Coffee machine, water cooler, fridge, microwave.}</p>

<p>NecroNet Access (Player can access terminals in powered NT buildings, allowing map scans and syringe manufacture.) {Sheee, gimme some Internet access and I'm good.}</p>

<p>First Aid (Player is able to heal an extra 5HP when using a first-aid kit.) {This'll only hurt a bit.}</p>

<p>Surgery (Player can heal a further 5HP if working in a hospital with power.) {Surgery lol with the axe and knife.}</p>

<p>Diagnosis (The HP values of nearby survivors are displayed next to their name.) {Yep, you're dead meat.}</p>

<p>Shopping (Player may choose which stores to loot, when searching a mall.) {It's not looting, it's foraging.}</p>

<p>Bargain Hunting (Player is 25% more likely to find something when searching a mall.) {If only I had this in real life.}</p>

<p>Body Building (Player has a maximum of 60 Hit Points instead of 50.) {I am so buff.}</p>

<p>Tagging (Player's spraycans last longer. XP bonuses are awarded for tagging certain buildings.) {Dis iz ma turf, dawg.}</p>

<p>Construction (Player is able to build barricades, repair machinery and restore ruined buildings.) {See, if those munches woulda revived me I could have repaired so many buildings, but no, I'll just have to keep killing and eating them.}</p>

<p>Radio Operation (Player is able to broadcast within the restricted 26.00-28.00 MHz range.) {I got my radio job, I guess.}</p>

<p>Headshot (If the player delivers a killing blow to a zombie, it must spend an extra 5AP to stand up.) {Try thinking now.}</p>

<p>Scent Fear (Survivors with less than 25HP are shown as 'wounded', less than 13HP are 'dying'. Both are asterisked on the map.) {Is that fear I'm smelling, yes, I feed on fear, feel it feel it FEEL THE FEAR!}</p>

<p>Scent Blood (The HP values and infection status of nearby survivors are displayed next to their name.) {You're smellin a bit ripe there son.}</p>

<p>Scent Trail (Zombie is able to sense the new positions of survivors it's had recent contact with.) {Kilroy was here I see.}</p>

<p>Scent Death (Zombie can sense the largest nearby groups of zombies and corpses, including members of its group, and distinguish revivifying bodies.) {Where's the party at.}</p>

<p>Digestion (Whenever the zombie deals bite damage, it gains HP equal to the damage dealt.) {You am what I eat.}</p>

<p>Infectious Bite (Bitten survivors become infected and lose 1HP per action until cured.) {And what I eat will be me.}</p>

<p>Vigour Mortis (Zombie gets +10% to hit with all non-weapon attacks.) {Nothing worse than a healthy rotter.}</p>

<p>Neck Lurch (Zombie gets an extra +10% to hit with bite attacks.) {The ladies call me snake neck as I snack neck on their breakneck snap necks.}</p>

<p>Death Grip (Zombie gets an extra +15% to hit with hand attacks.) {Gimme a hug!}</p>

<p>Rend Flesh (Hand attacks deal an extra 1 damage.) {I got Claws.}</p>

<p>Tangling Grasp (If the zombie hits with hands, its further attacks on that victim are at +10% to base attack until it loses its grip.) {Gimme a damn hug!}</p>

<p>Feeding Drag (Zombie is able to drag dying survivors (those with 12HP or less) out into the street.) {You look like you could use some air, come with me, HEY GUYS DINNER IS SERVED! HAHAHA!}</p>

<p>Memories of Life (Zombie is able to open doors to buildings.) {Push, pull, turn, okay I'm in.}</p>

<p>Death Rattle (Zombie is able to communicate through a limited, groaned form of speech.) {Farh dah ZarmBahz hra Brahz Zambah Jawzawz!}</p>

<p>Feeding Groan (If faced with a survivor, the zombie can emit moans audible outside up to six blocks away.) {FFFOOOOOOODD!!}</p>

<p>Ransack (Zombie is able to damage the interior of abandoned buildings, rendering them unbarricadable and harder to search, until repaired.) {Home Improvement.}</p>

<p>Flailing Gesture (Zombie is able to gesture towards people, objects, buildings and compass directions.) {You, thataway.}</p>

<p>Lurching Gait (Zombie can walk as fast as the living.) {I can outmove The Thriller.}</p>

<p>Ankle Grab (Zombie only spends 1AP standing up.) {I grab My ankles You kiss Your @$$ goodbye.}</p>

<p>Brain Rot (Zombie is harder to DNA-scan, and can only be revivified in a powered NT building using NecroNet access.) {This skill seals the deal, make damn sure you're done living, having friends, exeriencing variety, using radios, tools, other more advanced gizmos. Say your Goodbyes to the Light, your mind is dead now.}</p>
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/21/2006 3:39 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;910.1&nbsp;{Bloodgeon has returned! Omfgd, welcome back, wink wink nudge nudge it aint me it aint me, lol. Ta think I originally made up that name for a Talkcity Vampire RPG, now he's on an RPG on uh well here's what I got}<br />
You are the vampire Bloodgeon<br />
You are the vampire Bloodgeon (if this is not you, log out).<br />
You have drunk 19 pints of blood.<br />
Your rank is Bloodsucker - next rank at 20 pints. <br />
You can get ten pints of blood by luring a fresh victim to <br />
<a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Bloodgeon">http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Bloodgeon</a><br />
(if your victim signs up to become a vampire)<br />
{I should warn you if you do become a vampire, you become one of my brood, fledglings, and I become your sire, creator. I now invite you down the crimson road of night, the dark gift and flight, eternal life and immeasurable might. Pretty eloquent for a mere bloodsucker eh? I need to raise in ranks, I need more blood!}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/21/2006 2:28 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;910.2 in reply to 910.1&nbsp;{This has Got to be like the AMWAY of online gaming, you gotta Paypal generously donate just to be able to get your vampiric powers, you gotta sign your friends up in order to level up at any decent rate. This also in hopes that they too will generously donate towards the high costs of hosting the gameserver whatever. It's still a bit fun, I'm running around draining the life outta whoever I see. SneakyFingers and Takara?, I'll be coming to get my just due back if ya don't mind, you fed off me, it's a must that I feed off you.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/22/2006 9:21 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;910.3 in reply to 910.2&nbsp;My Vampire |<br />
Vampires!<br />
You drink the human's blood. You extracted 2 pints of blood. You also found 5 coins.<br />
Bloodgeon<br />
You are the vampire Bloodgeon<br />
You have drunk 63 pints of blood.<br />
Your rank is Demon of Starlight - next rank at 100 pints. <br />
<a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Bloodgeon">http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Bloodgeon</a><br />
{To just go and go and make more and more exp drinks is kinda losing it's initial appeal}<br />
\&quot;Bloodgeon charged forth driven mad by boredom, his arms swung wide to smash mailboxes and streetlights as he barrelled past. He roared out once, twice, snapping the necks of the humans he fed off of. He preyed on other weaker vampires as well, you sit still in this game, your fount is mine, he thought. He straighted both his arms out, claws forming fists, and ran through a house wall like a fanged battering ram, and lo and behold a startled family, fallen off their furniture swamped in the stink of fear but spiced with the aroma of life. Bloodgeon held them all in place, dinner was served.\&quot;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/23/2006 3:06 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(4 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;910.4 in reply to 910.3&nbsp;{Ok I decided I had one more round in me, had a bountiful morning of dash and drink, and decided ok, maybe ooone morrre rrround, lol}<br />
My Vampire | Vampires!<br />
You have drunk 82 pints of blood.<br />
Powers: None<br />
Money: 743 coins<br />
You are sire to no other vampires.<br />
You are a second-generation vampire. <br />
your close siblings include: paco (83), Vhajaer (81), Ansela (81), ipponsugifurui (81), splash (84), Aeg (80), halpas (84), Coma White (80), Fremen (79) and Gorthmorg (85).<br />
You are the vampire Bloodgeon<br />
You have drunk 82 pints of blood.<br />
Your rank is Demon of Starlight - next rank at 100 pints. <br />
Click here for more detail <br />
<a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Bloodgeon">http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Bloodgeon</a><br />
{So a little more and I can get my 100 point ranking, if it's anything cooler than Demon of Starlight, I'll be happier than a leech in a bloodbank, lmao! C'mon people click the link and donate blood! Support your Local Vampire!}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/23/2006 3:13 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(5 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;910.5 in reply to 910.3&nbsp;<br />
Vampires<br />
From Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia.<br />
Count Chocula: Vampire Extraordinaire<br />
Mwa ha ha ha ha!<br />
This article wants to drink you blood! Vampires, or hemophiles as they prefer to call themselves, are pasty faced individuals who often exude a distinct smell of Onions. Despite mostly dwelling in \&quot;various damp places under the stove\&quot; they may also be found to congregate in cattle sheds where they dance happily to olde worlde organe musick (tm). It is also well-known that all vampires are neo-liberal conspiracy theorists. All of them, we swear! <br />
The most famous vampire of all was Hengist O'Lanfald who once managed to eat 6 steak and kidney puddings in a single sitting. After this feat of endurance he was soundly spanked by his father and forced to spend the rest of the evening crouching in a box of turnips. According to Gothics, Vampires are sweet, and they wouldn't hurt a fly, in Gothic eyes Vampires are the perfect beings, this might explain their constant moaning and Angst. <br />
Weaknesses<br />
Vampires are quite prone to some rather common household implements and foods. <br />
Weakness the first: potato chips. <br />
Vampires are absolute gluttons, and so it may come as no surprise that potato chips are one of their greatest vices. They are prone to eating bags upon bags of them, rendering them incapable of movement. You will always be safe from a Vampire if you carry close to 30 bags of potato chips around with you at all times. Potato chips weigh next to nothing, so this is entirely feasible. <br />
Weakness B: Ceramic plates. <br />
Vampires are also strangely affected by plates. However, it is not the plates themselves, but rather the smashing of the plates that causes the Vampire intense mental pain. A Vampire likes the natural order of things and Ceramic plates are the epitome of balance. Breaking a plate causes a rift in the space-time continuum that affects a Vampire's heart and soul. <br />
Weakness III: Killer whale. <br />
Vampires are much more powerful than human beings, but cannot really touch the might of the killer whale. <br />
An effective but underused technique for defeating Vampires is to lure them into the vicinity of a hungry killer whale, possibly on a whale-watching boat or by interesting the undead fiend in marine biology. <br />
Weakness &pi;: The Unwritten Rule <br />
This is always useful to keep in mind when combatting Vampires, as it is what they fear most. If there is anything you should know about Vampires, it is this. <br />
Weakness å››: Artists <br />
Because pencils can be used as stakes and artists usually have lots of them in stock, vampires only get near them in large numbers. <br />
Weakness Omega: they do not exist. <br />
Vampires do not actually exist. This gives them an important weakness in combat. If however they are helped by the presence of enough pineapples, they are formidable foes nonetheless. <br />
Weakness to the power n: Stones <br />
As it is commonly known, you cannot get blood out of a stone. <br />
Unfortunately many vampires have died trying. They are rather stubborn and this is also one of their downfalls. <br />
Weakness 12534243: Dr. Phil <br />
Vampires can remain bloodthirsty by being angsty prats. However, Dr. Phil threatens to solve their emotional problems and render them powerless. It is best to take Dr. Phil and the Queer Eye for the Straight Guy cast with you everywhere. <br />
See Also:<br />
Vampirella <br />
Vlad the Impaler <br />
George W Bush <br />
Vampire Americans <br />
Stephen Harper <br />
lima beans <br />
Vampires watermelon <br />
Dracula <br />
Wallachia <br />
Transylvania <br />
Count Chocula <br />
Count Chocolate <br />
Dio Brando <br />
Retrieved from \&quot;http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Vampires\&quot;<br />
Categories: Bloodsucking Articles | Animals | People | Undead | Monster<br />
{I'm just a Gamepire, and involuntary goth lifer, lol}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/24/2006 1:41 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(6 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;910.6 in reply to 910.5&nbsp;{Okay I went and did a little more, gonna get ranking up a bit then call it good} *My Vampire | You have drunk 88 pints of blood. Your rank is Demon of Starlight - next rank at 100 pints and luring a fresh victim to <a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Bloodgeon">http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Bloodgeon</a> blablabla.* {These games are quick to play and play enough of em at once, you can fill your entire day up with vampiric undead stunts, lol}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/24/2006 1:50 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(7 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;910.7 in reply to 910.6&nbsp;My Vampire | The City | Vampires!<br />
You have drunk 100 pints of blood.<br />
Powers: None<br />
Money: 796 coins<br />
Location: Nervous and 16th<br />
You are sire to 3 other vampires, including: George W Bush, Gundam Ravage, Fairuza Balk {LMAO! Someone was having too much fun, fess up, okay it was my fault, I created the GWB vampire from draining the life out of a potato and giving i the dark gift, I was feeling goofy that night, I had no idea it'd survive and try to run America, lol}<br />
You are a second-generation vampire. <br />
your close siblings include: sanityassassin (100), Red Sheets (100), Joe_Sixpack (101), JugsEater (99), Gwynhwyvar (101), javaelemental (102), Gorthmorg (98), Ansela (102), Stitch9 (98) and Vans (104).<br />
You can update your details: <br />
You have drunk 100 pints of blood.<br />
My rank is Aspirant Elder - next rank at 500 pints. {Aspirin Elder?} <br />
You can get me ten pints of blood by luring a fresh victim to me at: <a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Bloodgeon">http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Bloodgeon</a><br />
{Bloodgeon bids ad-oooh to the Dark Alleyway as he returns to his current hide-out as a newly knighted Antidepressant Elber, not without some complete unreachable dissappointment be's with him as he pursues moer attainable goals than 500 frikkin points!}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;6/14/2006 2:14 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(8 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;910.8 in reply to 910.1&nbsp;My Vampire | The City | How To Play | FAQ | News | Chat | Log out<br />
Vampires!<br />
You are out of action points. You regain one action point every 30 minutes.<br />
Action Points: <br />
/40 - another <br />
(City Limits)<br />
Aardvark and 9th<br />
(City Limits)<br />
Frostbyte<br />
pistal (3)<br />
grude (123) (drink)<br />
Feeb (20)<br />
(City Limits)<br />
Onyx_6 (70)<br />
Aardvark and 10th<br />
You are the vampire Frostbyte (if this is not you, log out).<br />
You have drunk 25 pints of blood.<br />
Your rank is Creature of the Night - next rank at 50 pints. <br />
You can get ten pints of blood by luring a fresh victim to <a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Frostbyte">http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Frostbyte</a><br />
(if your victim signs up to become a vampire) {Okay, kinda a sequel, just a few more sips and I'm done, lol.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;6/18/2006 2:16 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(9 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;910.9 in reply to 910.1&nbsp;My Vampire | The City | How To Play | FAQ | News | Chat | Log out Vampires! Frostbyte says \&quot;Oh I see how this is, I sired myself so now I can hold no blood, I leak like a spaghetti strainer. Vampire Incontinence, lmao, I'm done here anyways. Next!\&quot; Action Points: /35 - another Gum and 13th masterofblood (3) Maus (0) Haddock and 13th dumasthe16th (20) BLOODMEISTER (645) Frostbyte Gum and 14th Haddock and 14th You are the vampire Frostbyte (if this is not you, log out). You have drunk no pints of blood. Your rank is Fresh Corpse - next rank at one pint. <a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Frostbyte">http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Frostbyte</a> {All well and good then! Onwards and upwards, wonder where else can I rampage..,}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/24/2006 3:25 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(10 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;910.10 in reply to 910.9&nbsp;{Just when I Think I'm done there! My Vampire | the vampire Bloodgeon have drunk 72 pints of blood, rank is Demon of Starlight - next rank at 100 pints. <a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Bloodgeon">http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Bloodgeon</a> Demon of Starlight, Stargoyle, I likes it, I likes it alot! You can feed the need or you can feed the breed, but either way I'm gonna feed.}<br />
\&quot;Smashing good fun!\&quot; Declared Bloodgeon as his victims face smashed through the store window \&quot;Yes guess who's back! Did you miss me all you widdle wuvvumz, YEAH I BET!\&quot; SmAsH!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;10/2/2006 3:07 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(11 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;910.11 in reply to 910.10&nbsp;*My Vampire drinks the human's blood. You extracted 2 pints of blood. You also found 3 coins, the vampire Bloodgeon, have drunk 117 pints of blood, rank is Aspirant Elder - next rank at 500 pints, can get ten pints of blood by luring a fresh victim to <a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Bloodgeon">http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Bloodgeon</a> pulls out another silver crossbow bolt, stupid vampire hunter had shot him so fulla holes he'd bled out like a pasta strainer, it was a long crazy climb back up to the top, and a nice cozy time at the pub drinking Blood, Bloodwine, and plain old Ale.* </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;10/2/2006 1:30 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(12 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;910.12 in reply to 910.1&nbsp;{Found a cool new area!}<br />
Hexenkessel<br />
In the darkness of the city, one is confronted with the worn walls of an ancient but sturdy structure predating even the witchhunts, cast into an aura of withdrawn yet vibrant dark magic. It lies upon the walls like a hissy whisper, crisp and radiant in its presence, basking in its own ambiguity as it seems to describe itself best if translated to four words: 'You are not alone', a sensation that would strike unease into most.<br />
The more sensitive will perhaps catch faint lines of power snaking through the streets here, with the castle on a crossing of three main lines, lines which sport a certain symmetry, resonating with each other. The numerologist will no doubt find other things of note about this location...<br />
The castle is spaceous, but not sprawling - it seems to wish to make itself scarce, much unlike the pompous structures one might find elsewhere which are little else than advertising signs.<br />
There is no visible means to enter.<br />
...clearly, one is not welcome here.<br />
{Think it was either on jackal and 83rd streets, or Juniper and 84th, for you numerology people, but it matters not, I've long since moved past and away from it, it gave me the psuedocreeps.}<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;10/9/2006 4:17 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(13 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;910.13 in reply to 910.12&nbsp;Vampires! Bloodgeon 263 pints of blood. Aspirant Elder - next rank at 500 pints. <a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Bloodgeon">http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Bloodgeon</a> {Stumbling around now for the second time holed up by another vampire hunter, two times now, third time's the charm. Last time he got smacked down to Demon Of Starlight, \&quot;Yoooaaagh!\&quot; and now he's really &para;ßßed off because he just spilled coffee on his lap! \&quot;How the hell...\&quot; did that cord get wrapped around his foot and the base of the coffee cup??? \&quot;Third time's a charm\&quot;, this is starting to seem like a failsafe tossed in to keep a vampire from levelling too high, \&quot;third time, fine, ya won't gotta tell me four times.\&quot;}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;10/18/2006 1:59 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(15 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;910.15 in reply to 910.14&nbsp;My Vampire | How To Play | Vampires! You burned XDblackroseXD with Garlic Spray! Action Points: 12/52 the vampire Bloodgeon have drunk 420 pints of blood, rank is Aspirant Elder - next rank at 500 pints. <a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Bloodgeon">http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Bloodgeon</a> {Bloodgeon had not had this much fun since he found the Scroll of Displacement that teleported him clear across town, this Garlic Spray burnt 100 hpints off this blackrose person, who for some reason reminded him of someone who desperately needed the smackdown. He sprayed her with the spray's one shot, laughed and drank her blood and 3 of the vampires nearby her and ran off laughing. His aspirant elder ranking was drawing to a close, nearly 500 pints away from glory, and the rank better be cool sounding. Demon Of Starlight is hard to beat after all.}</p>
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<p>From:&nbsp;Ngilah &nbsp;11/5/2003 9:19 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;80.1&nbsp; <br />
THURSDAY October 23 <br />
John Michell - UFOs have their funny side People say to me, \&quot;You must receive a lot of mad letters from readers about their UFO experiences.\&quot; Actually, no. Of all the letters you have sent me, not one has been from a mad person. I have read all kinds of amazing stories. They are sincere, honest accounts of things that people have seen and cannot explain. I cannot explain them either. But I have learnt much from reading about them. One thing is that you should be careful who you talk to. If you tell your friends that you have seen a UFO, they usually laugh and say you are crazy. <br />
That happened to Bob Cowe during a mass sighting of UFOs over Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire. He and others saw a 'large, saucer-shaped object with shimmering lights round the edge'. He told the local police about it, but they just laughed. <br />
The police made a joke of him. When they questioned some youths, who said they were just gazing at the night sky, they said, 'Don't give us that Bob Cowe stuff!' <br />
Months later Bob was called out to see a glowing UFO overhead. He went straight to the police station and reported it. 'Not you again,' they said. 'But it is right over your station,' said Bob. He took them outside, and they all saw a huge, white UFO with a cross over it. I had a good laugh from this story. UFOs are a serious phenomenon, but they have their funny side. Humour is part of our natural world, and if UFOs display it, I am sure they are on the side of humanity. THURSDAY October 30 <br />
John Michell - UFOs and alien contacts <br />
It was 35 years ago when I met for the first time someone who had been abducted by aliens. He was Ivor Brown, then aged 18, from Northern Ireland. On his way to a dance one night, he was approached by two females, beautiful but not human. Nearby was their spacecraft. They took him into it and showed him things that he did not afterwards talk about. Then they released him and he went home. An erotic fantasy, you might say. But after this experience, Ivor was totally changed, and so was his family. They kept seeing UFOs and felt in communication with them. Ivor developed psychic powers. His interests widened and he felt he had been woken up to life. <br />
Since then I have heard many similar stories. But sometimes they are not so happy. I have met young people who were abused by aliens. It was painful and they dreaded it. Sometimes it was still going on. How would you deal with that? By prayer is my answer. Those creatures are not intelligent beings but demonic entities. The only way of driving them out is with divine aid. <br />
Among the letters you have been sending me about UFO sightings are several accounts of meetings with aliens. In almost every case it has been a pleasant event. Everyone says how difficult it is to describe, and no-one claims to understand it. My overall impression is that we are being taught something, a lesson long overdue. It begins with: You Are Not Alone. That is something we should know already. Simon in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, has been in contact with aliens since the age of five. At first he was frightened but they never hurt or abused him, and became friends. They kept him bright and happy, and he has learnt much from them. <br />
Colette in the USA had some painful experiences with the sinister alien types called 'greys'. But in the end, she says, 'I learnt a lot from those little guys!' <br />
<a href="http://stars.metawire.com">http://stars.metawire.com</a>/ <br />
Face Life undaunted, that's the least you can do. Edited 11/6/2003 1:32:52 AM ET by Ngilah &nbsp; <br />
From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11/5/2003 9:30 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Ngilah &nbsp;(3 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;80.3 in reply to 80.2&nbsp;Aliens being Demons and praying to God for protection.., <br />
He kinda shot down his credibility right there, but who knows, I'll approach anything with an open mind. <br />
From:&nbsp;AriesPhoenix &nbsp;11/6/2003 10:19 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp; unread&nbsp;(4 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;80.4 in reply to 80.3&nbsp;Final nail for me would have been if he'd referred to the 'pleasant Aliens' as Angels...but he comes damn close...interesting he refers to the demonic ones as unintelligent ...Hitler did some nasty things to humans, no one ever referred to his evil as lacking intelligence though...still it's nice to see reference to kindly visitation types&nbsp; <br />
From:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;11/6/2003 12:50 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AriesPhoenix &nbsp;(5 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;80.5 in reply to 80.4&nbsp;Hate to sound heretical here, well, not exactly hateto, but...oh hell. <br />
The original meaning of the word Demon was Wise One or something along this lines, and even Lucipher meant Lightbringer and he was also called the Morning star, so why cant demons be good aliens or vice versa?&nbsp; <br />
From:&nbsp;AriesPhoenix &nbsp;11/6/2003 3:02 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;(6 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;80.6 in reply to 80.5&nbsp;True enough it also spins off to the theories that 'God' was actually a captain of a space ship if you really wanna upset the religious handcart :P <br />
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AriesPhoenix <br />
From:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;11/6/2003 3:35 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AriesPhoenix &nbsp;(7 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;80.7 in reply to 80.6&nbsp;{I live to offend the religious right, because those two words dont belong together. lol Think of it this way, the descriptions of extraterrestrial visitors change over time without a reliable and accurate means, but Jetpacks to wings, helmets and sensor arrays to \&quot;Haloes\&quot;, Laser guns and energy blades to flaming arrows and firey swords. and there you have it, when an angel visits you in a manger in christmas eve and tells you, you're goingto have a special child, you can bet you've just been abducted and fertilised, impregnated, lol.} <br />
(Now let's watch the reactions to this post, lol)&nbsp; <br />
From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;2/11/2005 1:47 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Bloodgeon unread&nbsp;(8 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;80.8 in reply to 80.7&nbsp;&gt;Ahermcough, Reactions?&lt; &lt;crickets&gt; <br />
REACTIONS!?!&lt; <br />
Guess not, lol, well I can say this with certainty. When reading and <br />
hearing of some of the more outlandish sightings reports it helps to not totally write off outright fabrications, meaning, gasp!, there's a possibility that someone's not telling the truth? Well, yes, it's completely possible. It's great fiction, but if it aint real life, don't let it ruin your real life. I haven't seen or heard of any recent UFO news, meaning there hasn't been that much or I wasn't paying attention. Probably my not paying attention, in fact might have an attention debt piling up somewhere.&lt; <br />
&lt;=(^)=&gt; Nanu nanu, bidi bidi.<br />
(&lt;&gt;..&lt;&gt;) ,\\/,, We come in peace. <br />
From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;2/11/2005 3:12 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(9 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;80.9 in reply to 80.8&nbsp;hrm, it's great reading and all, but... well, it's not. people that believe they have been abducted by aliens make me sick. i'm not saying it's not possible that there are other lifeforms out there, but alien abductions, incubus/succubus possessions or any other demon absurdity... it's all a load of bs! in my opinion anyways. <br />
i can believe in people believing that they have SEEN or HEARD unidentifiable things, because unhealthy minds just work that way. lol. and there aren't many healthy minds out there, if any. abductions, abuse, impregnations... LIES! if somebody has the ability to make all of that up in their head, they really need help. or they should consider taking up writing for a career. :) <br />
Aqrn <br />
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From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;2/13/2005 4:17 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(10 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;80.10 in reply to 80.9&nbsp;&gt;You Just kicked Whitley Streiber's rear bumper clean off, lol, good wording. Sometimes it seems even rarer than an authentic UFO report, is a person who speaks their mind. I know of a couple of contacts, who shall remain anonymous, who moved to Roswell New Mexico, who have reportedly also claimed to been abducted. I'm keeping tabs on the story from down there, but if my mind was anymore opened it'd be a chips and dip bowl, lol.&lt; &nbsp; <br />
 =:)</p>
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/8/2006 2:15 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.1&nbsp;<br />
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Hissclaimer, Hisstroduction.<br />
Welcome to the Hiss Vault, Readers and Writers! This blog's for the exclusive use of Me, the {CAT}Clan, and our trusted Allies. If something in here offends you, excellent, please let me know how I can fully infurryate you. Your feelings matter so much to me. If you agree OR disagree, post it on up. We can't explain, expand, or exhaust you if you content yourself to Lurk. <br />
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barncat 1.9.06 / 11am <br />
Okay, this is kinda kooky, lol. <br />
1.16 The Offtopic Everything Whatever Random Stuff. <br />
1.12 Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Best of the Brimstone Litterbox, Best Scoops, lol! <br />
1.10 Oh, what a tangled World Wide Web we weave.., <br />
1.10 The Scratching Post, the Dangling Thread, a Cat's Errant Thoughts. <br />
1.9 Why BarnCat? <br />
1.9 Is it all Hiss Vault? <br />
1.9 Hissclaimer, Hisstroduction. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/8/2006 2:20 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.2 in reply to 876.1&nbsp;<br />
Hiss Vault!<br />
Weblog of the {CAT} Clan's &amp; Mine too!<br />
Is it all Hiss Vault?<br />
First to the credits! Here's got a cool name, no? It's not my idea though! I have to credit an undead creepy smelly Lich named YeloSnow for the witty play on words that came up with this title. But I does likes it. Seems like I got alot of hissing to do these days anyways. <br />
Pent up hot air from all the second hand methane, etc. Not that I mind! <br />
I love it, it reminds me of the state of this so called society I find myself repeatedly living in and around, lol. Well, this is the intro, and if I like the way this looks I'll post a link to it on me main erh current webpage! SuBmIt! <br />
About this entry<br />
2 Comments<br />
barncat 1.10.06 / 11am <br />
Forgot to add, BarnCat applies in these ways too! <br />
One, I'm a security gaurd, just another word for what one kind of vermin hires to control or chase off other competing vermin. <br />
BarnCat uh B.C. are my first two initials to my full human name. {the full set being BCL, kinda funny seeing Jim_West's clan tag sometimes, gosh what a tribute, I'm overwhelmed, lol} <br />
There's more but that's for later. <br />
barncat 1.10.06 / 11am <br />
This was meant to go under the BarnCats posts, GrOwL, Groovy, it's all good, lol. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/8/2006 2:23 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.3 in reply to 876.1&nbsp;Why BarnCat?<br />
Seems like a silly name right? Not any sillier than any regular birth name actually. As I've had this name since about the time I was fairly recently born. Mom was a C.B. enthusiast and just about everyone in the household got \&quot;handles\&quot; .. nicknames, alot like what you internet users and gamers use now, lol. So, from early off, I was BarnCat, my late brother was RustBucket, Mom got to be Amazon, and I can't remember Dad's, but his fave nickname is SwinginBear, for … <br />
I won't get into that, lol. Hell no. <br />
Maybe it, well I wasn't Born in a Barn actually. Here's how it goes! I was Conceived in the back of a VW Bug, by two pretty husky humans, near Mt. St. Helens' Ape Caves, Inconceivable aint it? You be the judge, I can't remember. I was Born in Portland Oregon. Would have been born in Washington, but I was one of them Infant Toxemia babies. <br />
Something about the Rh or Ph balance in the blood of the mother and infant, incompatibility… basically as she/Mom tells it I was poisoning her, lol. And she's never forgiven me for that I think, definitely not for kicking her in the middle of a contraction on the way out, lol. Off to an early start of being a meanie-head, lol. So here I was born and at the time Mom and Dad worked for room and board and some pretty decent pay at a horse ranch farm of sorts. So I came pretty close to being born in a barn, by a seperate of dozens of miles, and the columbia river. <br />
There's some additional background on the BarnCats that I might get into sometime. It's pretty farfetched and falls under the heading of Family Legend or Myth, whatever. <br />
One of the BarnCats is sitting right here in the kitchen, a furcovered gargoyle holding sleeping insistent vigil over an empty water dish, lol ok ok ok Brb..,<br />
…ok, This here little monster's name is Gobie, short for Goblin, as he was a vindictive violent little shit growing up. I abandoned the practice of picking the runts of the litters in favor of selecting this burly brawly little menace and I aint regretted it since. He was the first out of the box exploring even with his eyes closed and used to savage his siblings to make them squeel, lol. He did that with his so called childbride, Pixie, short for… Pixie. <br />
It was an almost totally authentic fatherhood for me, as we were urged from the instant we chose him to go and take him, for as tough as he was, there was an even fiercer animal roaming the property called a Toddler, and it revelled in picking up the little bundles of fur and chucking them off the side of the trailer, lol. See we bundled up this blind mewling monster and became parents. Fortunately he was a Natural at Food! He was up to soft foods quickly, then crunchy, then whole chunks of meat! I'll always remember him growling as I tried to take away an elk steak larger than he was before he ripped his sides out. He could hardly drag it, lol, but he was damn sure not gonna be done with it until he was done. He was raised in the woodsiness of the foot of the Olympic Mountains on salmon, venison, elk, rabbit, gruose, and whatever he later could kill for himself. His Sensei/Uncle, a halfbobcat seventoed superstrong mutant of a cat, D-7 was responsible for alot of his training. Domenstic male cats will have nothing to do with youngsters, avoiding or eating them, but Bobcat fathers are stern but attentive guides. These two would be up in the hills for hours, but come back down sporting bloody grins, matted fur and bellies so round they thumped stairsteps going up. Such cute fluffy murderers. Well nowadays, D-7 has long since passed away, Gobie is a city spoiled wussyboy housecat, I'm being beggd to feed him and here we BarnCats sit, concluding a pretty rambly Blog section. <br />
barncat 1.16.06 / 10pm <br />
The little BarnCat is back from the vet, again, and as is what is becoming as usual he's a little distant and unfocussed, but he'll be ok in awhile. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/8/2006 2:37 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(4 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.4 in reply to 876.1&nbsp;The Scratching Post, the Dangling Thread, a Cat's Errant Thoughts.<br />
THE KNIGHTS ERRANT :: BLOGGERS CORNER :: Bloggers Corner :: \&quot;The Scratching Post / The Dangling Thread.\&quot;<br />
Topic: \&quot;The Scratching Post / The Dangling Thread.\&quot;<br />
BarnCatDrgN Chaotic Animal Tribe<br />
\&quot;Light is for Those who Need to be Led when the Darkness comes. Dark is for those who can Own it.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;The Scratching Post / The Dangling Thread.\&quot;&laquo; Thread Started on Oct 10, 2005, 6:05pm &raquo; <br />
A place to store all these extra thoughts that wind up homeless, caught, euthanized and buried in lost memory. A place to strrrretch out, sharpen your claws, slap some thoughts around. Any and every old thing stashed here under the rug, into the blog. About Shade or outside Shade. Diaries from me or about me, lol. How I see the world, how the world sees me, and where they sometimes agree. Currently, I'm 5/7ths thru the Chronicles of Narnia and rushing thru so I can get onto a couple of new Tolkien books I just got. Hail Aslan! Narnian books are blazed through at about 4 - 6 hours each. Stephen King books are killed off in a day of steady reading. <br />
Anne Rice will be savored bite by bite for a week. Comic books are read so repeatedly the ink stains my eyeballs. …looks up and smiles with XMEN logo printed on his cornea… So tonight I g t work, but accompanying me will be Prince Rilian, and the Emerald Witch, and here I've only packed enough lunch for Me and the invisible BarnCat catjester who keeps stealing the cornchips. <br />
Re: \&quot;The Scratching Post / The Dangling Thread.\&quot;&laquo; Reply #1 on Oct 10, 2005, 7:18pm &raquo; <br />
IC or OOC. And I'm thinking that's where alot of Shade is not doing too good. Is this person In Character, or is he a real åßߪø¬´in real life? <br />
Am I Out of character when I say so and so, or would it be the ________ him/herself?<br />
I read and write some of the weirdest stuff on that board. I can see where the confusion might come in. You're thinking the IC or OOC debate in your head and might not even realize it. You might think omg, this guy is so dead the minute he logs into Shade, or omg the minute this guy logs into Shade I'm logged out or 'ported back to town. <br />
That might be true, but that's IC in character. The Shade Board hasn't set up a system or guideline for anyone to differentiate between the two. And there almost needs to be. <br />
Fantasy and Reality unfortunately have to be divided, for clarity. <br />
Some people are so firmly grounded IC that Onboard or Ingame, they can take and give actions and reactions their character warrants with casual ease. Some folks are more comfortable Onboard or Ingame as themselves OOC, and sometimes that's boring, irritating, bitchy, and so on that if that was your IC Character self? Pretty sad. A little more creativity. Not everyone's this bad, folks can bring alot of themselves into Shade and it works awesomely, fur better or worse, it least it works. <br />
Drama happens alot right between IC and OOC, the friction between the two is a catalyst for alot of bullߪ&thorn; past and present. Someone un-named and anonymous comes in as a character rarely or never seen in Shade to attack or accuse or assume on someone else. Someone else totally IC makes statements IC that offend real life players who don't have their head \&quot;in the game\&quot; enough to not be so personally involved. I myself have stood back hackles raised at some of the macho strutting and bloodletting, gutting and posturing way back, but now I just gotta assume that's done IC for the benefit of the doubt. Their benefit, my doubt. Me, I post alittle of each, I'm me, I'm the Catcritter, I'm mixed blended intertwined. I like that air of mystery, it sometimes doesn't do me alot of good, but the being of it all makes up for it. I Lettered in Theatre in Highschool and have been a Ham ever since I could walk and talk. It's a real large part of me. <br />
That's why Role Playing Games like Shade got me by the brains. I can bring a Role, into a Game, and Play as it. My character's probably more thought out and themed than the average slapped together stack of tweaked stats walking around out there. <br />
My spells, my subs, and even some of my gear are themed on my character or something he's currently about. <br />
Alot of what I do and say in Shade can't be made sense of, but I play a whacky character, so that gives me a bit of leeway. See the careful craftmanship that went into that? My character will let me operate, and I'm set up to operate this character. It's a working cellphone symbiosis. It'd be great if everyone could enjoy their own character, and interact on fantastic levels with other characters with their 3rd dimensional brain being able to go with that flow, or be necessarily real when the occasion calls for it. <br />
Grimm's last lines at teh bottom of the TID screen \&quot;You worked hard for your chracter. Guard it carefully.\&quot; realy stuck out to me after all this more recent transfer deal I went through. Well Me and/or The Barncat have rambled on long enough, but now it's time for this guy in the security guard uniform who discovered online cellphone gaming while goofing around on the job, to get his shoes and hat on so he can get to work on time and goof around. <br />
Seeya in Shade! <br />
Re: \&quot;The Scratching Post / The Dangling Thread.\&quot;&laquo; Reply #2 on Oct 11, 2005, 5:59pm &raquo; <br />
\&quot;To the Fall of WAP/VZW?\&quot; On the WGR Board there's a thread called \&quot;is WAP F*cking dead?\&quot; I'm starting to think, if it isn't, it's on the way out, at least for Verizon. Dying, slowly, frustratingly slow. Just enough for the illusion of playability, but not enough to set the mind at ease. That nobody else seems to know why alot of this happens is why I'm guessing. Seems we have an increase in server difficulties lately, freeze ups, shut offs, stop do not use reload when we all know damn well we didn't use it. The phone squeeks and creaks with whiteknuckle tension as we once again shake a frozen screen in helpless frustration as our character is beaten on unmercifully, and we're let in, dead, or very near death. That's real fun, especially if it happens alot, fun fun, I love it, thank golly I am spared the trouble of surviving, succeeding and levelling in Shade. I'm gonna be a ChatRat, call me an Npc, who's occasionaly \&quot;World-Curious\&quot;, I could be a Communication Nexus, a Clan Herald, or yes, constantly dead, lol. If I'm to be in Shade, this is my capacity.<br />
The minute I hear of Brew Java Shade coming to Verizon though, seeya. And let's HOPE the service and connection is better there. Honestly if it wasn't for the Players and the Potential Shade has in it, I'd have faded from the scene long ago. Waaay back when I led {ORC} in LOTR a Clanmember told me of something called Shade and told me I should play it. I said no, the Clan needs me here, and I'm LOTR-loyal. After both the Clan and warm feelings for Middle-Earth faded I made the journey on over to Sha...[Message truncated]View Full Message&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/8/2006 2:40 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(5 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.5 in reply to 876.1&nbsp;Oh, what a tangled World Wide Web we weave..,<br />
Right now it's being woven from a Philips Magnavox WebTV. <br />
{affectionately growlinly refurred to as BagInaBox} My nose itches. <br />
Okay well the concentration and attention span have run off again so I'll just leave this as only an intro. In my dark and faceless nighttime social life thre aren't alot of businesses open or people awake to visit. No excuses, just explanations, here I am, as I longtime have been and probably longtime will ever be. <br />
barncat 1.16.06 / 10pm <br />
Today's tangled worldwide web is a gripe about how people are foggy or inconsistent on how they want their site to be used, and then later get snippy about it making exampls of people. You know who you are. <br />
*Who me? Not me, lol. This was a gripe about 2 other sites actually, but why reopen that worm of cans, it's their universe and they can jerk around as they wish.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/8/2006 2:45 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(6 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.6 in reply to 876.1&nbsp;Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Best of the Brimstone Litterbox, Best Scoops, lol!<br />
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BarnCat!{CAT} from x.x.x.61 left this message 24 hours ago: Btw uh:<br />
KnownEnemy: Hey Yelo, wana go huntn?<br />
Yelosnow:Oh yeah sure good friend of mine where shalt we journey henceforth?<br />
KnownEnemy: I wuz tinkn where the rest of my clan is waitn in amboosh!<br />
Yelosnow: Sounds great when do we start out?<br />
KnownEnemy: Uh, lemme mesg a few pplz 1st, lol. <br />
Yelosnow: Sure I'll wait, …begins charging mana up…<br />
KnownEnemy: K, dey say dey meet us dere and hey WAIT NOOO! &gt;&gt;<br />
Yelosnow: Gosh, silly me, I thought this divine mace was for healing, lol. <br />
To …that clan… keep it up, you're as hilarious as you are pathetic. I tip my jester cap to you all, living human comedies and tragedies.<br />
yelo from x.x.x.42 left this message 4 hours ago:<br />
lol it wasnt even that subtle…<br />
That1guy: hey bro how you been? Wanna go on a hunt with me? I am all alone in xian and need a hunt partner<br />
Yelo: um lol ya sure an we can put on each others armor an brush each others hair too…. Mwaz<br />
That1guy: no really I need some help don't know anybody else on…<br />
Yelo: your about as subtle as a guy giving his wife a gym membership<br />
*checks whos online list*<br />
yelo: you boner why don't you ask your clan to help you hunt.. theres enough of them on…<br />
that1guy: subtle? What I don't understand were still bro's right?<br />
That1guy: oh umm yah…..<br />
Yelo: man if you want me gotta come at me better than that and I don't like you that's a fact don't EVER get confused on that…<br />
That1guy: well you cant blame me for trying to get my gear back<br />
Yelo: lol dam man get over it… look for me in world till then …<br />
Yelo: DON'T TALK ABOUT IT.. BE ABOUT IT.. don't pm me again just fucking kill me or not.. end of drama<br />
That1guy: ok bro we'll be seeing you……..<br />
*at this point I shit my pants with fear and did finger paintings with it*<br />
*then I laughed so hard a peed a little loaded my bong an d made a rum an coke to ease the discomfort of my heaving sides after the mirth burst I had endured at the hands of a witty, clever and subtle genius of that1guy*<br />
yelo from x.x.x.42 left this message 2 hours ago:<br />
THEN I DID A SILLY TRADE AN LOST MY PANTS<br />
BarnCat!{CAT} from x.x.x.61 left this message 7 minutes ago:<br />
LMGDMFAROFL! We're surrounded in splendorous genius, man. If that sunday schoolass un-named revolting hypocratical cowardly clan wants some claw, they know where to find us, [World]. One of the Key officers within their ranks has been highly helpful recently, btw. Pm me on this, plz. You'll get a laugh outta this!<br />
BarnCat!{CAT} from x.x.x.61 left this message 4 minutes ago:<br />
If someone of exceptional originality and outstanding unequalled intellect were to say run in and just delete the Ddemon, we would really Be most appreciative, lol. Then us mewling ingrates might come through with some proper adulations and stuff, lol. Til then I agree with the big G on his placement.<br />
I have to say, they're making possibly my final Shade moments and memories truly worth it. The whole blessed dimplefaced chubbycheeked gang of em, really. Because if they want, I can be ALL About the war with them. It really is like I have nothing better to do, because I just about don't. I realisticaly have one more level to go before I'm obsolete and useless. A high-level waste of space. Etc. Make things interesting, plz, I was gonna be nice about all this, but the ߪ&thorn; keeps up don't it? I realize they can't help themselves, lol, all the more reason. <br />
Cosmic/Shade/TheClawsOfCHAOS!<br />
barncat 1.16.06 / 10pm <br />
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RAIVEN from x.x.x.100 left this message 3 days ago:<br />
Alaska cats don't take no crap.<br />
They don't sit in no one's lap.<br />
They don't let you brush their fur<br />
Or have cute names like Gulliver.<br />
They mumble but they seldom purr.<br />
Alaska cats are three feet tall.<br />
They drink beer and play pinball.<br />
And you may notice when they call,<br />
They don't wash themselves at all,<br />
Just once in the spring and once in the fall.<br />
Alaska cats are always dressed<br />
In jeans and boots and outdoor vest.<br />
It's not stuffed with eiderdown<br />
But hair from dogs around the town -<br />
Some black, some brown.<br />
Once a year to hold off famine<br />
They jump in the boats and they fish for salmon<br />
Slap those big fish with their paws<br />
Catch 'em, bone 'em, and then toss<br />
'Em in a pan with catsup sauce.<br />
Alaska cats chew catnip snoose1<br />
And spit about anywhere they choose.<br />
The freest cat you ever saw.<br />
They have no owners, no leash law -<br />
They laugh at pet cats. Ha, Ha - Ha, Ha - Ha, Ha.<br />
&amp;Copy; 1996 by Garrison Keillor<br />
RAIVEN from x.x.x.100 joined the chat 3 days ago<br />
BarnCat!{CAT} from x.x.x.61 joined the chat 3 days ago<br />
BarnCat!{CAT}: LoL isnt it though?<br />
BarnCat!{CAT}: I'm an Alaska Cat, but I aint been up there yet.<br />
BarnCat!{CAT}: </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/8/2006 2:53 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(7 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.7 in reply to 876.1&nbsp;The Offtopic Everything Whatever Random Stuff.<br />
*And with this final bit this concludes the carryover from HissVault, a primarily BarnCat / Shade blog from Wordpress, but why use all those so many sites? I'm spread thin enough as it is and melting like BUTTAH! I have no idea what time it is..., there is no clock nearby, but my carcinogenic clock says it's tiem for a smokeysmoke and head to bed, well couch actually, to fall asleep to cartoon network and the tranquilizing tone of purring cats on warm human matress. Gobie says Mrah! ErRrMah?*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/8/2006 12:57 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(8 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.8 in reply to 876.7&nbsp;*Day to day doldrums, also I'm mixing in a nice ceylon tea with my coffee today, yesterday I tried Chai Spice in with it, very good, complimented my ginger altoids rather nicely. I've got the first LOTR Dvd in right now, for mood, for perspective. My week away from Shade is actually quite nice, although I'm already getting withdrawals, and do catch myself checking messages there MORE than once a day. Frustrating I can't find my first book of the trilogy. I've muddled thru both lost tales books, skimmed through the lengthy vague prose and came out smelling like a ... cigar.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/12/2006 1:42 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(9 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.9 in reply to 876.8&nbsp;{A long funny last look at the now decrepit and unused BrImStOnE LiTtErBoX!} <br />
&raquo;ThE BrImStOnE LiTtErBoX!: [Chat]&laquo; as of Sun Feb 12 09:34:22 2006 GMT<br />
Created at Chatzy.com<br />
Beginning of chat (chatroom created Mon Oct 3 21:37:42 2005 GMT)<br />
Litterbox Cleaner from x.x.x.61 cleared the chat 17 days ago<br />
Litterbox Cleaner from x.x.x.61 joined the chat 17 days ago<br />
Litterbox Cleaner: If anyone missed the previous message gems...<br />
Litterbox Cleaner from x.x.x.61 changed name to BarnCat! 17 days ago<br />
BarnCat!: ...it's not My Problem.<br />
BarnCat!: But in response to Yelo: Bleh, indeed, and very soon, glegh!<br />
BarnCat! from x.x.x.61 left the chat 17 days ago<br />
BarnCat! from x.x.x.61 left this message 17 days ago:<br />
\&quot;Please, would you tell me,\&quot; said Alice, a little timidly, ... \&quot;why your cat grins like that?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;It's a Cheshire cat,\&quot; said the Duchess, \&quot;and that's why.\&quot;<br />
The cat also uses logic to offer non-solutions to Alice's question:<br />
\&quot;But I don't want to go among mad people,\&quot; Alice remarked.<br />
\&quot;Oh, you can't help that,\&quot; said the Cat: \&quot;We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;How do you know I'm mad?\&quot; said Alice.<br />
\&quot;You must be,\&quot; said the Cat, \&quot;or you wouldn't have come here.\&quot;<br />
Another example of this practice is presented when Alice asks for directions:<br />
\&quot;... thought Alice, and she went on. \&quot;Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,\&quot; said the Cat.<br />
\&quot;I don't much care where \&quot;\&quot; said Alice.<br />
\&quot;Then it doesn't matter which way you go,\&quot; said the Cat.<br />
\&quot;\&quot;&nbsp;so long as I get somewhere,\&quot; Alice added as an explanation.<br />
\&quot;Oh, you're sure to do that,\&quot; said the Cat, \&quot;if you only walk long enough.\&quot;<br />
From American McGee's Alice<br />
\&quot;Only a few find the way, some don't recognise it when they do, some don't ever want to.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Only the insane equate pain with success.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;How fine you look when dressed in rage. Your enemies are fortunate that your condition is not permanent ... and you're lucky too. Red eyes suite so few.\&quot; \&quot; A comment to Alice after the player finds a \&quot;rage box\&quot; (a power-up) for the first time.<br />
\&quot;When is a croquet mallet like a billy club? Whenever you want it to be ...\&quot;<br />
\&quot;52 pickup is a staple of juvenile humor, but when the deck slices and dices, it's no laughing matter.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Bravery and I are not on intimate terms. My natural curiosity is tempered with caution \&quot; thus I've lived long.\&quot;<br />
From Terry Pratchett:<br />
\&quot;Slowly, the grin disappeared, until nothing was left but the cat. This is nearly as scary as the other way around.\&quot;<br />
BarnCat! from x.x.x.61 left this message 15 days ago:<br />
Arcade Meta! Players &amp; Sites!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Hangman Games. <br />
Hangman! <br />
Here's another old favorite! I find it pretty easy, but that's just me. <br />
Hangman (Random) Address: <br />
<a href="http://www.playmaster101.com/FUN-STUFF/GAMES/HANGMAN-RANDOM.HTML">http://www.playmaster101.com/FUN-STUFF/GAMES/HANGMAN-RANDOM.HTML</a> <br />
Here's an enhanced version of Hangman, this one really wowwed me compared to the previous one. Argelis put alot of work into this one!: <br />
ARGELIS HANGMAN <br />
<a href="http://www.geocities.com/Baja/Trails/9393/hangman.html">http://www.geocities.com/Baja/Trails/9393/hangman.html</a> <br />
Try it you'll like it, and you'll be just like the cool kids! <br />
{When you botch it <a href="http://www.geocities.com/wtvlover/wav/dontgetit.wav">http://www.geocities.com/wtvlover/wav/dontgetit.wav</a> it's not nice to you, lol}<br />
*Guardian Gargoyle of The MetaPhorum* \&quot;What He said!\&quot;<br />
BarnCat! from x.x.x.61 left this message 12 days ago:<br />
={^(|).(|)^}=<br />
&lt;V^v^v^V&gt; <br />
Yummers!<br />
BarnCat! from x.x.x.61 left this message 14 seconds ago:<br />
Blah, the new chat message option for {CAT} Clan, it's allies and spiteful lurkers is at <a href="Http://Forums.talkcity.com/tc-metacore">Http://Forums.talkcity.com/tc-metacore</a> Come see us There, this place is now officially vaCATed. ...begins dumping kerosene and gasoline on the walls and floor, hey buddy got a light?...<br />
End of chat as of Sun Feb 12 09:34:22 2006 GMT</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/13/2006 12:47 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(10 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.10 in reply to 876.9&nbsp;Worlds Easiest Test <br />
I felt pretty smug taking this quiz<br />
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WORLD'S EASIEST QUIZ<br />
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&gt;Passing requires 4 correct answers)<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;1) How long did the Hundred Years' War last?<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;2) Which country makes Panama hats?<br />
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&gt;3) From which animal do we get catgut?<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;4) In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution?<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;5) What is a camel's hair brush made of?<br />
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&gt;Pass this on to some brilliant friends, so they can feel rotten, too.<br />
I don't feel so smug anymore!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;2/19/2006 2:08 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(11 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.11 in reply to 876.10&nbsp;I knew that I had forgotten/didn't KNOW the answers to at least four. I've encountered much of this information before, but yeah, I didn't answer four correctly. But I KNEW I didn't know! Aqrn's feeling a little smug herself! <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;2/19/2006 2:39 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(12 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.12 in reply to 876.10&nbsp;I failed miserably, I need a hug</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/19/2006 7:28 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(13 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.13 in reply to 876.12&nbsp;{I cheated and scrolled down, and what is Meta doing posting quizzes on my blog? He's got his own, shoo!}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;3/19/2006 10:15 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(14 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.14 in reply to 876.13&nbsp;*The weekends go by too fast.<br />
We've spent most of it in frenzied busy-ness cleaning up teh apartment for inspections that take me right back to memories in job corp dorm inspections where beds had to have hospital corners, floor clutter was unacceptable, the slightest unsavory odor was punishable and me, I was busted chopswise left and right til the 5th sunday of every damn month.<br />
Luckily, and dont tell AmazonPhoenix, but this is the only way your's truly gets to see the floor, this much floor, at least once in any great blissful while. It wont last long, s 'm savoring it til my lovely packrat proceeds to conceal it once again, lol.<br />
I am just effin lovin this new boost phone! Pinkaaa and WyldDrgN have my eternal suffuse thanks and face lickings should they ever hold still long enough for me ta SSSSHHLLLOOSHHHPP em like that. LoL! Raiven too, a true nispiration and one of the few reasons I stay in Shade, she really brings it to dark life with hypnotic chracterisation and palpable presence. <br />
I drop in on the metaphorum, and gtta keep tryign to remind myself t set up some of these hostsand frequent dropperinners with a messenger account, ships passing quickly in the still smooth waveless ocean and the metaphorum echoes with absence. Nobody knows when anyone else is on and I cant get ahold of Herbalista to get at least a bot to talk to while sitting in chat waiting for chatters to get interested in what we have to offer.<br />
Have no idea, but a html code that counts active viewers and tells howmany are on site at any given time would just rock, but, I have no idea what to look for there. <br />
I do see new names up there so it looks like recent promo effotrs are paying off well.<br />
I saw a neat new version of Mr. Sinister for sale a few weeks ago, he was done up in a very stylish metallic cobalt blue, and the detailing was spot on and comics true. I forsook him for gettign the transformers cybertron jungle planet Snarl, a white and blue wolfrobot, also very stylish.<br />
spent the eeeeearly morning after St. patty's recovering from working the night of it. It was highschool collegiate mardigras there, please, kids, young adults, please be nice to the security guards at your shopping centers. We are people doing a job we dont always like doing and you little brat punk ߪ&thorn;heads kept interrupting my Shade playing! I was on the way down t Stumpy's Outpost and had to log off ta tell two of those tommy hilfinger clad zit factories to quit riding the shopping carts around. I really let loose on them too. I was wya past cautionary instructional corrective advisory and told them they were gettign way outta hand and knock it off. probably much moer effective than robotic behavior control too, they cleared out post haste. <br />
I hate being assertive, sure I earn my Captain åßßhole points for the day, but it's not in me to make a livelihood of it, but when pressed, yes. screw it, the hammer comes down.<br />
erh coffee refill time!<br />
Fffffffffing hot.<br />
I stillhaven't given up my ambition t get me one of those cheapo cheesey ministerial certifications by mail courses. Blame one of my aunt's for encouraging me to pursue a career as a man of the cloth. Chris Stevens of Northern Exposure inspires me too, as a DJ,. small town mail order certified reverend and all around good actor. Yes, my northern exposure dvd sets are increasing, nowI think I gotta get the first andlast seasons and I will be complete.<br />
But back on me becoming religious, harharhar as friggin if, I'm what I call an Irreverend. I'd be at the pulpit to my small confused masses preachign free thought, follow your heart, don't run with the herd, run with the pack, and the pride, and all that. the blood of christ would be on tap and mad dog 20/20, teh flesh of christ would be sesame sourdough with pepperjack cheese, spicy beef and savory. Special sauce my ass, that;s thousand island dressing, never again call i special sauce or you'll get a facefulla special sauce.<br />
Me religious. Hmmm. Can I make up my own religion? I have to have a niche, screw religious charter and regulations. Dues Licensing, ack, my aunt the new thought reverend let me in on some of the ministerial proceedings, from early classes at huntington beach california, t yearly LEC conferences, taxes, tithes, and events, all that, seems like a load of work, I'd have to mke it fun fr me, and then try to make it fun for others too. <br />
A Mass is a mass, but one person pacing and preachig his word to himself is just a nutcase. <br />
I finally found Dad's Merle Haggard/Willie Nelson tape wiat where'd it go? Ah ha, seashores of old mexico, funny cover, Willie is smiling his opensouled honest huckster hippy smile and Merle is levelling his tilted hat by tilting his head to regard Willie as the oddity in this scene. Yesterday and Silver Wings and Why Do I Have To Choose begin echoing through the part of my mind I reserve fr country music and it has to be old country. This new fangled bs is crap. Billy Ray Cyrus is garbage, Randy Travis can duck my ...scythe, Darth Brooks is okay, but he aint country, he's. they're all popcountry! Country isn't supposed to please the masses and sell out for massprofit, it's supposed t speak for itself. RIP John Denver, leaving on a jet plane, dont know when i'll be back again, CRASH!, lol, ok that was mean, but the irony is delicious.<br />
I have alot of my old cmic books out of storage and stored in file drawrs, thank you Walmart! Some of these I haven't got t read in years, getting bck into that universe and flying alongside IronMan, shooting the landscape up with Lobo, Xmen, Wolverine, Spiderman, Avengers, Batman, the list goes on, welcome back all of you, now let's fantasize, about superheroines, hotsa hotsa.<br />
Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope really look liek schmucks without their insane clown makeup on.<br />
I know I'm mispelling typoes, but scrooit, I've been &para;ßߥfooting editting what I have on my mind all day ƒç† doing it anymore. Kiss my åßß, lol.<br />
Cripes I only have but a few things on my one track mind at any one time, let's not get in a rush t dump it all onto the screen at once, save some for the appearance of complicity right?<br />
True wisdom often has to be replaced by seeming wisdom. Speak much of what you know much of, speak little of the little that you know of much, speak nothing at all of the much and little you really know. Look smarter, not harder.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;3/28/2006 11:14 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(15 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.15 in reply to 876.14&nbsp;Awwww! Your lovely packrat, concealing the floor. That was adorable! So sorry to step out of my usual personality, but that was downright cute of you to say, stargoyle. :D <br />
Aqrn </p>
 
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;3/28/2006 2:14 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(16 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.16 in reply to 876.15&nbsp;... <br />
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<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;3/29/2006 1:24 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(17 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.17 in reply to 876.15&nbsp;WHAMP BANG CRASH!<br />
{Sorry exposed html code enrages me, lmao}<br />
Edited 4/28/2006 6:12 pm by Stargoyle&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/28/2006 3:27 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(18 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.18 in reply to 876.17&nbsp;*It's tuesday morning, the mood is groggy, &lt;img src=\&quot;http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/Sparkle2/EVIL%20CATS/Owlandcat.gif\&quot;&gt; the background noise is SW3: Revenge of the Sith, the coffee is taking too long to brew, lol. A possible board sig for the shade board, but the other is a CatDrgN now. I'm watching yet another dvd in french, it's a cool sounding language, but sounds like catfighting when it's yelled, lotta yeeow yeeow to what ObiWan Kenobi was complaining about.*<br />
*Guardian Gargoyle of The MetaPhorum* <br />
\&quot;What He said!\&quot;<br />
{Must have been groggy yesterday, but fixing post now. I'm watching Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy in Spanish now. Dunno why, just interesting, think I need moer new DVDs, starting to mess around with all the old ones now in weird ways, watching them in different languages for amusement, and even delving into the commentaries! GaSp! April Fool's day is coming up and I wanna do something then, but it's short notice, alotta coordination, two groups to function and no guarantee that I'll not be the only one in attendance t either, lol.}<br />
*Guardian Gargoyle of The MetaPhorum* <br />
\&quot;What He said!\&quot;<br />
More...,<br />
*Been an interesting 2? weeks. It's detailed otehr parts of the board so I won't repeat it, comes naturally that I'm a blogger, all over the damn place. Bloodgeon! Bloodgeon, I haven't been Bloodgeon anywhere since years ago. Bloodgeon was a name that practically started The Metaphorum, well the Meta phorm built it, but the people were brought in by AriesPhoenix and Bloodgeon. Bloodgeon first appeared in Talkcity in one of those vampire RPG rooms, I can kinda remember it two yrs ago, me and someone named Gremlin or something freaking out this chatter putting on the oh so very normal and you guys are not facade, lol. Love those types. Nose in the air, testing their own reality groundings, distancing and studying chatrooms like peitri (sp) dishes. Bring em, sometimes I can study them right back, othertimes, blah, lol.*<br />
{I have been watching soooo many girlie films, Jersey Girl three times now, The Princess Diaries one and two. The Mrs has got to buy more rrrrrraction flicks, my testoseroni count is dwindling to weepy pillow cuddly slippers and cocoa levels, getting a little worried here, lmao!}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;5/1/2006 9:25 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(19 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.19 in reply to 876.18&nbsp;I could take Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy off of your hands if that spanish is giving you trouble. Ag and I rented a copy of the older version from the library once, on VHS. It was absolutely unwatchable. We were waiting for the image to become cleaner or something, kept resetting the tracking or whatever by ejecting the movie. Things just got crappier and the sound started to go too, me thinks. We haven't seen the new one yet. It's on our to-watch list. <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/1/2006 1:16 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(20 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.20 in reply to 876.19&nbsp;*It's a good watch, in fact one of the few last good movies I watch anymore. :P I'm currently on Bob The Butler, good Tom Greene show.*<br />
{He's Canadanian too right?}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;5/3/2006 11:43 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(21 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.21 in reply to 876.20&nbsp;Aqrn has never heard of Tom Greene (to her knowledge) or Canadanian for that matter. :P <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/3/2006 1:14 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(22 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.22 in reply to 876.21&nbsp;*LoL, alrighty then.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;5/5/2006 11:35 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(23 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.23 in reply to 876.22&nbsp;Oo-oo! I know this one! It's Jim Carrey, as Ace Ventura -- Pet Detective. Bullseye! <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/6/2006 4:21 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(24 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.24 in reply to 876.22&nbsp;*Bingo!*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CONDOK &nbsp;5/11/2006 12:59 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(25 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.25 in reply to 876.3&nbsp;THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR COME-UPPANCE BRO.MY 2ND POST<br />
BEEN SO LONG SINCE I WAS ABLE TO GET ON LINE.<br />
COMPUTER WENT DOWN AWHILE BACK.MY KEYBOARD IS STILL MESSED UP, AS YOU SEE,IM TYPING ONLY IN CAP LETTERS.<br />
SAVING TO GET A NEW KEYBOARD.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/11/2006 2:03 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;CONDOK  unread&nbsp;(26 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.26 in reply to 876.25&nbsp;*It's all good dude, we're Quite used to all caps chattery happening here. In fact you fill a void previously filled by a fellow allcapper from Venezuela. He's stuck by that he typed all caps because he had bad eyesight, but that never explained how he could read the writing of others, lol.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/11/2006 2:47 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(27 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.27 in reply to 876.25&nbsp;*A Day In the Lives of ME!*<br />
{I wake up probably two or three times an afternoon, each time lookin at the clock and debating which time will be my getting up time. Finally settling on one, er one time, usually twelve, soemtimes one, lol. I turn on the tv, and put in a dvd, the noise helps my mind wake up. I make the first of two pots of coffee, it helps wake my body up. And I sit HERE in front of the webtv. I used to go by the day as to which email account I was going to devote my brief tiem interval to, but that varies singularly depending on the busier of the phorms.<br />
It whirrs and wheezes and clicks and is fnally usable. I check emails for talkcity message notifications, remembering I now have coffee, I get a cup out and ready and promptly forget about it. I check the Shade Board, though sometimes I really question why, thigns do love to go downhill there. no fault of the admin moderators or most of the members, but when you belong to a community of a bunch of anonymous characters that in the game can kill other anonymous characters, alot of inner beasts come to the surface. On their board it's just drama, spells and swordplay are powerless in the world of words, but no less inconveniencing.<br />
I leave with a chuckle at the latest of a well thought jab quip stab or rib, the smugness of proving I know a soemthing on a topic there, the anger of a continuing injustice, or the depression of a dulling atmosphere of grey bleak self destructiveness. Most the time it's the previous two. I like my avatar there, the shady jester, am the Shade Jester there. but there are days I'm not feeling very funny. My personal life or online life or gaming life all too easily rains on my charade.<br />
About 3 pm yipes damn grunt groan and gripe I gotta shut off or disengaged and make my same old customary 4 toasted cheese and lunchmeat sandwiches. The sun is still blarin yellow lasers through the blinds and I sidestep them like a ninja breaking into a laser tripwired bankvault. Outside everything is in shades of white and I cower anticipating a day of discomfort and pain as my nocturnal and afflicted body punishes me for walking in the sun's time on earth. where the normal people do their normal things, while I guard them against eachother and themselves.<br />
My drive to work has lately discovered a shortcut that shortens my commute by four minutes, but has even more lately been as slow or slower, it's damned too many humans all trying t live in one concrete colony. I don't think humans are meant to live this way, but what wuold know, I haven't been human for over twenty five years. And each new life circumstance seperates me further from humans and the living. No big loss, what passes for Humans and what passes for Life, both are found seriously lacking.<br />
I arrive at the office, unloading my lunchbox, coat, and a coffee thermos the size of R2D2, adn make my way to car #58, a cantankerous ford taurus and head inside to grab the carkeys, the keys tot he buildings I guard and the mileage logbook and radio. Once inside the car, I do have ta say this, run as poorly as it might this car has cold and powerful airconditioning and by the time I reach the main road up the car is a walk in freezer and I am in Heaven, heaven plus a ߪ&thorn;&thorn;y ford taurus and having to work, that is.<br />
I turn off the main roads as soon as possible and take the back road behind teh shopping center, I don't wanna deal with people right away, getting in trouble for attention or defiance, I really have cared less and less what they do until I've achieved boringness and they behave, but there are people new to our culture here who assume I give enough of a damn that they can play around with the security guard for a bit. How empty their lives must be. They're already worse off that anything can possibly do to them, but the morbid thoughts do go through my mind.<br />
WHer's the SHade, I need SHADE! Sometimes the fat lazy brightly colored badly dressed hollow human corporate peopel have the shaded parking hogged up and I have to try to ignore the pains, other times I am serendipitously lucky and for 45 minutes the shade is completely over the car beforeI'm microwaved again. It's still early yet,. the building's not totally closed and needing patrolled yet, s I turn on my cellphone and check chats, or kill off a quick critter, reply to messages I sent earlier on the first smoke break of the day.<br />
The night goes on with intermittent shading, scifi fantasy bookreading, people watching and introspection, which in my case aint always good, lol. Any and all of that can be rudely interrupted by the annoying humans and their various mental deficiencies. Amanda offstettler {sp} talks about domestic issues on 790 am, then she scoots over for Joe Tienne {sp} and his Liberal Outpost, a humorous look at the conservative republicans and their small retarded texan paramour and his attempts at empire.<br />
Darkness falls a few hours later, and I can step out of teh car, stretch, sure I was out once before briefly for building rounds and gabbing with the janitorial staff, but was I alone t smoke and think? No, I wasn't. A filtered cigar is light and puffed and from up on the hill the ants look like ants, they still drive cars and shriek and giggle and bellow profanities to eachother and bumble into eachother. I let a small rumblin growl rumble out of my throat, a venting sigh with an edge I guess, teeth a bit bared, but nerves smoothed a bit.<br />
10 pm Coast to Coast AM with George Norry comes on. I'm suffering fr entertainment since Howard Stern tucked tail and ran to satellite like the little pusswad I guess he always was. That and I'm too much of a cheapskate to buy a satellite radio and he was gettin kinda beatåßßed on by teh FCC, but damn it still sucks. Ah well, sorry howard, but I have new friends now sinceyou moved on, they live on NPR Public Radio, 790 talk radio, and one little gem of a canadian radio station that plays teh slicingest french techno, the kinda music I just wanna jovially break stuff to.<br />
It's about time to go and I do my final rounds basically a repeated ofthe earlier run, but darker, conclude the paperwork ofthe whole lotta nothing going on punctuated with the occasional human misbehaviors and resultant corrections. And I turn off te lights, lock the office back up, lmao office? My office is a broom closet zI currently share witht he teldata equipment and boxes of maintenance parts, but the chair is incongruously luxuriant, lol. It'll try to put you to seep if it gets the chance.<br />
I'm back out int he car for teh last few minutes of nonwork work, Shade for a closer, george norry's last words with his kooky guest and even kookier phone calls, lol. and I call off on the radio, and drive back.<br />
I get home lugging thelunchbox coffee thermos and 230 lbs of resigned me up teh stairs. Gobie is right at the door already yelling at me trying t convince me that allthe while I was gone he was starved and neglected by amazonphoenix, who is trying to sleep...[Message truncated]</p>

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From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;5/12/2006 7:47 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(28 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.28 in reply to 876.27&nbsp;That's quite the day in the lives of you. Routine sounds painful, but me thinks it be comforting. Maybe? Sure works for me! Heh. <br />
Wake up when the alarm goes off for Ag to go to work. Go back to sleep (or spend about three hours trying to get back to sleep) and then get up. Grab a granola bar, sit at the computer for a couple more hours. Then it's a toss-up between going to see Ag at work for his lunch break or staying home and wasting electricity. Today there are supposed scattered showers, so I'm not walking 40 mins in the rain either way. I stay home. My day, beyond any excursion to see Ag, and while Ag is not home, is fulla computeriness and/or sleep. <br />
Ag's on the computer all day, so when he comes home, he doesn't want to do much but check his email and anything but computer stuff. That's where routine stops. Until about 9:00 or 10:00, and I go back to sleep. <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/21/2006 5:09 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(29 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.29 in reply to 876.28&nbsp;*Weekend Of the FERRET!*<br />
{Gods this thing's hyperactive! Maybe the carrier's too small, we're clearing out the bathroom for it to room with more room in. How did I wind up in This postion?}<br />
*On the way back from hauling outthe weekly deposits of dirty cat litter and garbage I hear this shuffling in the bushes, walking on, but damnd if Curiousity didnt get the best of me I walked back and saw the face of a white squirrel?<br />
Nooo, the neck's too long. It's a very inquisitive friendly pointy face covered in possumlike fur. And it's scampering towards me, it's what appears to be a ferret cub / pup whatever they're called. Well, damn this poor thing is obviously too tame to be out in the wild. Was she abandoned? Escaped? Certainly neglected judging by her unkempt and patchy fur, the poor thing's balding in places. <br />
So, well I take her inside with me, yes she's so bald she's even an obvious she. Almost all her belly fur is gone too. I announced to my wife that uh we have a little visitor! This little mustelid? is an instant hit. My wife's nickname was Ferret in Job Corps thanks to her oversized tinted glasses and tendency to always be ferreting out info nosedeep in a book. She's hinted at gettin a pet ferret off an on, mostly off though, realizing how, yep, ... hyper they are. My ears are buzzing with the activity she emits.<br />
Luckily she's tired herself out again chewing and pawing the heck outta the bars to the cat carrier she's in until more of a living space is made. Bad news is, the naming has already occurred, a sure bad sign of attachment. First she's Comet or Shoestring or Loopy or Lightning or Lizzie and finally I think I settled on Pinka, for her bright pink patches of skin, especially the one in top of her head like a friar's cap, that and she's named after another always ever active critter I know from Shade.<br />
Pinka's taking another nap, so I get a brief respite before she spazzes out on the bars again. This is actually not a tenable long term situation. We cannot have more than our two cats as apartment pets. Gobie seems okay with Pinka, but he is a natural born killer having hunted and killed things larer than this ferret here. Pixie seems uncertain what to think, this new visitor has fur like her, but gaaawds is she musky. We had to do a little bit of research, what to feed this very active animal, what is she exhibitting symptoms of, and yep<br />
She's a younger ferret adolescent, being under long and underweight, she's balding from some neglect having probably been too long in her own feces, and so was let go of or escaped from neglect, probably a lazy kid's forgotten pet. and I start to regret naming her Pinka being that the swollen distension of a certain bodypart seems to indicate she's also in her estrus? Heat. And I can't imagien the realize Pinka sharing her nickname with a balding pinkskinned ferret in heat, lmao.<br />
Good news is the bathroom is almost ready to be inhabitated, floor's clear of fabrics we don't want animalled on and harmful chemicals we don't want going in the animal. I don't think Gobie has seen anything like her, friend or food, he hissed at Pinka at first, but now they do alot of nose-talking.<br />
We gotta thnk of soemthing ta do with this little monster. The Humane Society will know best what to do with her, then again we could post up an Anyone Lose a Ferret posting, but this poor Pinka's probably better off not returning to the misery her poor sickly form is liberated from. She's a charmer, she should be adopted within weeks. Plus the laws concerning ferrets are hopefully so different she can't be put to sleep if it takes to long for a new home to arrive to her, right? <br />
SHe's got a bit of a flea problem, but probably no more than the average mammal. let her out a bit to roam supervised, she's met Gobie outside and unprotected and he shows no signs of wanting to hunt her. Boundless destructive energy this one though, and I'm hoping she doesn't dismantle the bathroom door demanding even More space, lol. It's gonna be an even moer interesting weekend.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/21/2006 9:03 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(30 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.30 in reply to 876.15&nbsp;Weekend of the Ferret! part 2.<br />
*Our little houseguest has made herself right at home, her and Gobie do get to hang out at times and seem to have discovered a bizarre interspecies attraction. She's in heat after all. She's laid down in front of him suggestively a few times and he's sniffed that backside in response, but it looks like even he has morals and she hasn't pressed him for more. Pixie's acting very strangely, it looks like jealousy. And us two humans are thinking this has got to be the absolute limit of animals for this small domicile, lol. <br />
Pinka or Pinky looks like se's got a few more days with us whlie we implement the plans that will hopefully see her in a new home. we'll ask around adn see if anyone lost a ferret, then we'll take the squirmy beady eyed imp to the humane society and cross our fingers. She gt star treatment from day one, we clipped her overlong claws, and holdin a snakey rope of hyper fur t do that is real tricky at first, then we used a damp cloth for a wipeclean bath and she loved that. I could hear a mental purr going through her mind as she appeared to almost smile sleepily.<br />
ZI'm just glad she lived to see the next day! She's by no means sickly except in appearance, very active little bugger, but she can sleep for up to 18 hours a day and that she can and will do all too easily.<br />
Where do the weeknds go so damn quickly? My finger hovers over the ban button again for a very special someone, you know the rest, but we'll see. I leave it up to fate mostly. and for the rest it depends how &para;ßßed off I get.<br />
Well I'm gonna shut this down for te now and hunt in Shade, gold gear glory and making the enemy gory. peace out!*</p>
 
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<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/22/2006 3:25 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(31 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.31 in reply to 876.1&nbsp;Ferret {What else, lol}<br />
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia {Wikipedia rocks.}<br />
Domestic Ferret<br />
Conservation status: Domesticated<br />
A domestic ferret \&quot;resting\&quot; momentarily. {This top pic most resembles Pinky, and momentarily is so damn true, her sleep can be from an hour to a minute of aware rest before hyperactivity resumes}<br />
Scientific classification<br />
Kingdom:Animalia<br />
Phylum:Chordata<br />
Class:Mammalia<br />
Order:Carnivora<br />
Family:Mustelidae<br />
Genus:Mustela<br />
Species:M. putorius<br />
Subspecies:M. p. furo<br />
Trinomial name<br />
Mustela putorius furo<br />
(Linnaeus, 1758)<br />
In general use, a ferret is a domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo), a creature first bred from the wild European polecat or steppe polecat at least 2,500 years ago. {Eeenteresteeeng}<br />
Several other small, elongated carnivorous mammals belonging to the family Mustelidae also have the word \&quot;ferret\&quot; in their common names, including the endangered black-footed ferret. <br />
Contrary to popular belief, ferrets are not rodents, but members of the mustelid family, which also includes weasels, badgers and otters. {She does move around in that loping waddling ungainly otterlike manner, seeming like every movement is playful}<br />
Ferrets as pets<br />
Ferrets sleeping in a pile<br />
In many ways, ferrets act like kittens that never grow up. They have energy, curiosity, and potential for chaos all their lives, and are always keenly aware of their surroundings. However, they are far more people-oriented than cats, and most actively elicit play with their owners. {THank gods forthis article, I thought she was just being weird, she's trying to teach ME games, lol. I think Tag and Tugowar are her preferences.}<br />
Their lifespan can vary widely, but usually falls between six and eight years, though in rare cases they can live into their early teens. {Egads.}<br />
Dangers to ferrets<br />
It has been suggested that ferrets were bred for curiosity; whether this is true or not, their curiosity often exceeds their common sense. {Pinky had one mishap fallign into the bathtub, she couldn't get out the sides are too slippery so she knocked a shampoo bottle onto herself, knocking her self just a tad silly.} <br />
For these reasons, steps must be taken to \&quot;ferret proof\&quot; a home before acquiring one as a pet. {We couldn't Fproof though whole house, but she does have the run of the bathroom, and run she does.}<br />
Ferret proofing a house is an ongoing task that involves carefully going through each room, removing items dangerous to ferrets and covering over any holes or potential escape routes. Ferrets can open improperly-latched cupboards or doors by rolling over and clawing at the bottom edge, so many owners buy childproof latches or keep cleaning products in high, out-of-reach places. However, ferrets can fit through holes as small as an inch square, making some childproof latches ineffective. {She'll savage the door in an attempt to get out and raom the whole apartment, further boosting the Escapee Theory}<br />
Diet<br />
Ferrets are obligate carnivores; their natural diet consists entirely of meat, and they lack the ability to digest vegetable matter. {She does have a carrot, but has ignored it for two nights now, it'll have to be trashcanned.}<br />
There are a wide variety of ferret foods available at pet shops worldwide. A cat or kitten food can also be used, as long as it provides the high protein and fat content required by the ferret's metabolism. {She's doing just fine on catfood, first tim she ate it though she bolted it all down to quickly and had to throw up, since then she's mastered paced eating, lol} <br />
Activity<br />
Ferrets spend most of their time (14 to 18 hours a day) sleeping, but when awake they are very active, exploring their surroundings relentlessly. Ferrets are crepuscular, meaning they are most active during dawn and dusk. If kept in a cage, they should be let out for a few hours daily to get exercise and satisfy their curiosity. When ferrets are kept in their cages for too long, their walking ability can be affected and they may become subject to depression or \&quot;cage stress\&quot;. {The sleeping bit is right, and Pinky seems nocturnal too, as I speak she's beating the hell outta her cage door, explanations for this behavior later in this article}<br />
Ferrets, like cats, can use a litter box with training. {She does dutifully dispose onto the paper towels in the corners}<br />
Ferrets are also fine backyard companions and especially enjoy \&quot;helping\&quot; their owners in the garden. However, they should not be allowed to wander; ferrets are fearless to the point of foolishness and will get into whatever holes they will find, including storm drains. Whenever they are outside, they should be closely supervised and preferably kept on an \&quot;H\&quot;-shaped harness leash designed for ferrets.<br />
Play<br />
Since ferrets are social animals, many of them are playful by heart and are happy to play with humans. \&quot;Play\&quot; for a ferret can involve hide-and-seek games, or some form of predator/prey game in which either the human attempts to catch the ferret or the ferret to catch the human. {Very fun times in her little world of ferret play, it's like learning the customs of a whole other culture}<br />
Like a playful kitten, ferrets usually will not actually \&quot;bite\&quot; their human companions, but instead gently grab a toe or finger in their mouth and roll around with it. However, ferrets that have been abused or are in extreme pain will bite a human. Ferrets have extremely strong bites and can readily bite through human skin. Once properly socialized, however, domesticated ferrets will very rarely bite humans. {She does do those little lovenips, but compared to the chomping Gobie does they're barely felt. She seems to like being rolled around and carried alot too}<br />
Most kitten toys work well with ferrets. Toys made of rubber or foam should be avoided, however, as ferrets can chew off and swallow small pieces, causing or leading to intestinal blockage. Ferrets love playing tug of war with toys and <br />
stuffed animals. {She does have a plastic easter egg and a ball, but doesn't show interest in them unless I'm pushing them around.}<br />
When ferrets are especially excited, they will perform the weasel war dance, a frenzied series of sideways hops. This is often accompanied by a soft chuckling noise, called dooking by many ferret owners. {This is so damn cute}<br />
Ferrets have been known to play with household cats and small non-aggressive dogs. However, great care must be taken when introducing ferrets to any new animal, particularly terriers and other breeds with instincts for catching ferret-sized prey. Ferrets will normally not get along with rabbits, rats, and mice, which comprise part of its diet in the wild. {She and Gobie get along famously though they're still trying to synchronize their play styles, eventually giving up to lay d...[Message truncated]View Full Message&nbsp;<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/22/2006 4:34 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(32 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.32 in reply to 876.15&nbsp;{Ssshhh, she's finally asleep, the full natural undisturbed unbroken sleep. And I felt like I had t explain how I get myself into these fixes. BLame my saggitarius true node on my astrology chart, blame my soft spot for animals, but given the opportunities I be doing this alot. I once adopted a nearly roadkilled possum. I'm used to seeing them dead, this one was not. It was knocked half senseless, missing eye and dislocated jaw, but still resembling life. So I boxed it up and took it sssnuck it into the apartment. First order of business was assessing it's injuries, but after a night of rest it seemed a bit more active. I went to work on it right away, it needed a bath to clean off that dried caed on blood and preveting any infections. ou thoguht giving a dog a bath was hard? Try a ticked off giant ratlike Opposum, squalling growling and hissing, lol. A week or so it was with me, and I named it Duncan, after the unkillable highlander Duncan Nash, well this one full named Duncan Gnash after it's dislocated jaw. ALso partly naemd after Duncan Shiek who had a hit song at the time I just liked for some weird reason. \&quot;I am barely breathing\&quot; seemed fitting for the condition I found him in. After a few days of unsuccesful feeding I took it upon myself to RElocate the jaw, h9olding it down while it squalled and hissed I slowly but quickly moved the jaw to the side to match it's upper set of teeth. It was a pop you could feel under it's face and hear in it's mouth, I though for sure I broke something, until it reluctantly moved it's jaw up and down, licking it's lips and with a sigh it fell asleep. Duncan got to wake up to some pizza I had gotten from leftover unclaimed orders from the food place I worked at wqhich made pizzas. And I was pleasantly surprised it's eyeless socket had healed over too. Well freely roaming aruond te apartment I noticed he might be becoming too domesticated for his own safety so one night I picked him up Zzzzwhip! His tail wrapped around my arm, like a boa it squeezed, so I walked down toward the blackberry bushes with my new stylish opposum heavy bracelet, a trend that I dont think will ever really catch on. and attempted to reintroduce him to freedom, he was having none of that. Quiktip for those in this unique position, grab the tail tip first and pry out, the rest of the tail comes loose and the possum is droppd unceremoniously and with a dirty look released to the wild. I kindamiss his company, the hilarious sight of it sleeping in an aquarium made for Rats, see I had my 6 regular rats in 3 seperate aquariums, and then this huge mutant rat curled up sleeping as if it was natural for it to be there. Sitting back watching tv with a possum on my lap snoring raggedly, and the incredulous looks I got from people who heard I had adopted and rescued a half dead possum. The more things change the more they stay the same. New species, same obsession bleeding heart animal compassion, lol. Crap she's awake, looks like I'm ending this missive here adn attending to a ferret.} </p>
 
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From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/23/2006 1:36 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(33 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.33 in reply to 876.1&nbsp;[Sigh! As of now the Ferret named Pinka with one 'a' / Pinky is gone from us. We're a bit sad to see her go. A couple nights or three of interrupted light sleep with the banging scratching clawing biting thumping at the doors of wherever she is and now the house seems kinda empty! I made sure to get a pic of her on the cameraphone! THe pic just wont show up right. Rose pink tinted Pinky picture works somehow.] <br />
[Let this be a lesson? Ferrets cute, but... NOT Pets! UH uh way too crazy. way too active.]<br />
[Luckily the lady picking her up says Ferrets are a hot adoption item! Some employees there have up to four and they at times all do get together for Ferret parties, a house full of romping mustelids, bring nasal congestants, lol.]<br />
[Sigh, ok... smoke break]<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/23/2006 3:17 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(34 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.34 in reply to 876.33&nbsp;*Why you telling me all this? I mean Aren't you Me or aint I you? Yes of course she's gone now, and Cryptomeknight has summd it all up rather well. There is a definite change in energy here, it's slowed down, dimmd down, not only can you breathe but you can breathe slowly! Breathugh! But it will be awhile til one can breathe through his nose! The Energies are calmer but it'll be days airing out the musky smell of mustelid houseguest. Musty Lid? Musky lid. I asked about job openings at the humane society and there are no nighttime openings AS YET, but I guess I'll apply anyways, because I'm still hung up on that there are no accidents. Happy Coincidences, Serendipity, and Omenous Destiny. All the mental problems of thinking magically, lol, sigh. Wish me luck!*</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/25/2006 1:38 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(35 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.35 in reply to 876.1&nbsp;____________________________________YOU KNOW YOU ARE LIVING IN 2006 when... <br />
1. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave. <br />
2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years. <br />
3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three. <br />
4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you. <br />
5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses. <br />
6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home to help you carry in the groceries. <br />
7. Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen. <br />
8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic and you turn around to go back and get it. <br />
10. You get up in the morning and go on line before getting your coffee. <br />
11. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. : ) <br />
12. You're reading this and nodding and laughing. <br />
13. Even worse, you know exactly to whom you are going to forward this message. <br />
14. You are too busy to notice there was no #9 on this list. <br />
15. You actually scrolled back up to check that there wasn't a #9 on this list. <br />
AND NOW U R LAUGHING at yourself. <br />
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<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;6/6/2006 12:07 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(36 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.36 in reply to 876.32&nbsp;Good luck at the humane society!! That's so totally cool. Ferrets sound awesome! Like, they might have as much energy as ME! The cats are awfully boring, they never wanna play around. I miss having a dog around. They rock. But still lack energy. But ferrets stink, eh? Stink is not my friend. The litter box and I are part time friends these days... I've noticed a really sharp decline in my enthusiasm for cleaning the litter box, lol. Oh well! It gets done when it needs getting done. It's amazing how long those cats can bury their waste with their own waste! JK! LOL! <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;6/6/2006 3:02 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(37 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.37 in reply to 876.36&nbsp;*Snappity update on the Ferret, little \&quot;Pinky\&quot; actually DID belong to someone in the apartment complex, the landlady doesnt like many people I guess and so might have said noone owned a ferret to do a little spiting, the poor old guy was distraught for days, as was the ferret's real life ferret boyfriend. He ended up goingto the humane society and found his squirmy hyper little friend and learned of her being taken care of for a few days. Small world here, but I ended up meeting him outside the laundry room and he's so damned grateful he's gnna coem visit with a whole batch of chocolate chip cookies, lol.*<br />
{I'm too humble, I merely said I'm just glad the little bugger found her way back to you, but really wanted t say, finally being rid of the little noisy stinkmonger is reward enough, Note to us selves, we need no pet ferrets, lol.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-15 7:51 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(38 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.38 in reply to 876.37&nbsp;~BarnCat's Foul Radio Emissions~ <br />
Your HeadsUp on all BarnCat Radio News Updates.<br />
And in my infinite nothing, I ever Prowlogue! <br />
I've waited and wanted for a job in radio for about two decades now, and circled the site of the North Cascade Radio Group for a year or more lol. At <br />
Times I really felt like some kind of celebrity stalker, due to my persistent reaches compensating for their distant vague busy nature. The job counselors aren't kidding when they told me I'd have to be determined to get anywhere in that biz. Short of camping out on their roof lol jk. I'd been focussed on KGMI 790 am NewsTalkRadio, off and on, up and down, in and out and all around. It's befuddling lol. But the real chance to step up and flex up on the microphone setup came when I luckily landed the opportunity to fill in for a guest DJ cancellation! Rock with me awhile.., <br />
The Open Mic Friday KISM 92.9 FM 4/27/07 Broadcast / Recording Playlist!: <br />
{false start on the 90min indirect recording} ~KISM {Freaked me out, heard Tavis Buchan announcing Bob Carter and then a few minutes of normal KISM went by w/o my abnormal presence, boy was I freaking.} <br />
Another Brick In The Wall ~ Pink Floyd {To the school system, to my G.E.D. to my current career and staying in school lol.} <br />
BarnCat announcing about Brick In The Wall, and upcoming tunes ~ BarnCat {Probably the best of it right here.} <br />
Highway To Hell ~ AC/DC {To Stone Cold and The Undertaker and my Undead &amp; Lich Shadegame pals.} <br />
Dust In The Wind ~ Kansas {I had no idea about the Kansas Tornadoes at this time, I swear.} <br />
Werewolves Of London ~ Warren Zeevon {sp?} {To Psionikman and the English MSNers.} <br />
Intro to / A little about Who I Am ~ BarnCat {As if anyone cares lol.} Commercials ~ KISM {I kept commercials in and on to keep authenticity.} <br />
Workin' On The Night Moves ~ Bob Seger {For Shadegame Updates, remember those?} <br />
Bohemian Rhapsody ~ Queen {Uh I announced this one forgetting it didn't make the final cut, it's the thought that counts right?} <br />
Don't Fear The Reaper ~ Blue Oyster Cult {Don't feel the lepers, but an old fave.} <br />
Brief Guest DJ Promo ~ KISM {That's me that's me.} <br />
Golden Years ~ David Bowie {I liked this song back when I thought he was saying Cold In Here, cold and dark is nice, he got none of my pity lol.} <br />
BarnCat spinning discs, announcing previous and upcomings ~ BarnCat {Heck yeah.} <br />
Commercials ~ KISM {Mmm-hmm.} <br />
Guest DJ Promo ~ KISM {That is me.} You Can Go Your Own Way ~ Fleetwood Mac {Stevie Nicks, if only I was a few decades older lol.} <br />
Rhiannon ~ Fleetwood Mac {A Welsh Horse Goddess.} <br />
BarnCat announcing more radio music stuff ~ BarnCat {Man, I'm good.} <br />
Commercials ~ KISM {Uh yep.} <br />
Cu{h-erh hate that spelling} Come On Feel Tha Noize ~ {NOT MOTLEY CRUE!} Quiet Riot {I fobbed, I announced it as Motley Crue, but ah well.} <br />
Take Me Home Tonight ~ Boston? {Trivia prize involved in telling me what for on this one.} <br />
BarnCat Concludes the Show, Commercials out and KISM Adds in <br />
Contest Details. {It all went by way too fast, I must do more, I must have more fun on radio!} <br />
Read The Finer Pawprint <br />
KISM 92.9fm does not having streaming audio or whatever it is that allows you interstational folks to listen to radio online. I didn't do this for profit or money, I did it to help out, and to practice, and maybe get myself known a little. {With me lazing about the station every other week, someone's bound to slightly notice lol} The show's estimated time is 60 minutes, what I have so far is the indirect copy. {am/fm clock radio to handheld tape recorder, not for rave reviews that one} But <br />
I do have a slightly shorter copy 90 min roughER draft and expect to maybe have a CD Copy from the station itself. TBA, etc. I'm not made of money or time for interstate shipping and handling and I cannot legally nor will not demand any, so I'm gonna limit the copies to very select bunch who I feel would get the most enjoyment outta them, having known me for longer or better. Hate ta play faves, but alot of my weekday life is spent waking up or winding down, and weekends thus are sacred. Keep in mind this is a onetime, first shot, improv, rough draft DJ'ing on my part so you might not be missing out on much anyway. Hence why you'd have to know me and really really wanna hear this or I'd be mailing ya a complete utter boring timewasting square of audio garbage, not that I'm ruling that out lol. Jk! Only other idea I have is a conference call rebroadcast replay, not for profit or promotional purposes, <br />
Stations on my Dial!: <br />
KISM 92.9 Fm, Classic Rock! <br />
KGMI 790 Am, News Talk Radio! {There's a few familiar names haunting their blogs LoL BeWaRe!} </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-15 7:54 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(39 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.39 in reply to 876.37&nbsp;So, what's up next?!<br />
Next time? IF there IS a next time? Any requests? Gimme a what and who from and a why, just for fun. <br />
Example: Lunatic Fringe from that one Pink guy, requested by BarnCat: \&quot;Because I know that you're out there?\&quot; <br />
Lucky Recipients <br />
5/16/07: Dropped a couple of dead mice at some feet recently lol jk no the First Two Copies of the 60 minute format Vol. 1 BarnCat KISM Classic Rock Guest DJ Open Mic Fridays Tapes have been given. Two lucky co-workers Trisha and Scott now walk home with pure screeching talent blazing in their hot little paws. Mom and Aunt are definitely next, maybe I can slide one Joe Teehan's way too. Supplies are still limited, I'd prefer to ship COD if you intercity interstate folks still want one, but if you're a real real good friend {I wouldn't have to anyways jk} really very good friend I can go ahead and ship. Remind me to ask Benita if she wants one in exchange for that most excellent reference letter. Yes, I'm still trying, just giving it a rest, building up more momentum, and then choosing a direction. Finding a job at all is tricky, getting into this business period is like nothing at all you'll ever experience. <br />
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<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-15 8:00 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(40 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.40 in reply to 876.37&nbsp;It's coming along, it's going on, it's just... patience-demanding. <br />
Lately, I've been looking into an At Home Radiohost gig, I'd tell you more but I don't want competition for the job lol. I'll tell ya more probably later after I have secured My show for Myself for Me! Might not be much pay, but it's practice and exposure. <br />
Radio Advice and Insights from I aint tellin', lol. <br />
If you are an expert at practically anything that would be of interest to a good number of our listeners, and would like to share your expertise, we would be open to talking with you. {This from an ad I read recently, but gives some good advice or perspective into what makes for a radio show and on air personality.} <br />
However, if you have experience in public speaking, and feel comfortable addressing groups, that would be a real plus. {I could probably be way too comfortable speaking in public and at the same time not very at all. Oh no I've said too much, I haven't said enough?} <br />
What is most important is that you have an engaging personality, {Hoohah!} a strong, pleasant voice {Hahrrrmmm, yezzz.}, and come across as someone who is passionate about what you are speaking about {Down With The Immoral DoubleStandarded Theocracy! Brocolli Too!}. <br />
Furthermore, a good sense of humor, along with not taking yourself too seriously, are qualities that would greatly enhance your chances of gaining a wide audience, and, thus, becoming a successful radio personality. {If I take myself ANYWHERE, it's rarely Seriously, in fact I think I'm banished from Seriously.} <br />
What we wish to see in the new shows is growth in our hosts's experience, and in our listeners' interest, and loyalty to the new hosts, and the new shows. {The ever present ever pressing bottom line is a cold dry papery green in hue.} <br />
There are different reasons why an individual might like to have their own radio show. Most anyone would like to be on the air just for the fun of it; simply as an ego booster. {I see nothing wrong with this.} <br />
Other reasons would include gaining exposure for services, or products, which might be central to their businesses, or some might find this an opportunity to use radio as a far reaching vehicle, giving them a chance to be heard on something they feel extremely passionate about. {Oh not just me, this'd be a forum for many people to be heard and understood.} <br />
Potential hosts motives may be many, but for us, gaining a significant number of regular listeners is our bottom line. If you feel you have what it takes to host a successful radio show, then you are full of confidence, and deadly serious about this opportunity. {Gulp!} <br />
You have complete freedom of content for your show, you can have guests, you can have listeners call in for advice, or to make comments, you can have half a show be a lively monologue, then, the other half could include interviewing a guest, or guests, you could do a whole show with nothing but call ins. {So, basically just like a real radio show!} <br />
Remember, it is your show; you are in total control of it, so make the most of this opportunity to show that you have \&quot;the right stuff\&quot; that will best catch our attention. {Each radio station is different in what they'll allow, but all of them know the 7 deadly words you cannot say on Radio, lmao!} <br />
There are other considerations, such as the sound of your voice, your level of confidence, and personality, amongst other factors. {For me personally you HAVE to sound Right, no whining, no overcheeriness, no buzzing, clear your throat and nose, speak directly to from and about, I hold myself to tricky standards but if I don't like my own sound I don't think anyone else would.} <br />
Just so long as you have access to any landline phone in the world, you can do your show, with guests, and call ins. {Or both?} <br />
Good Luck... {You too lol.} <br />
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{Now this is just from one job I'm going for, it asked for a series of show outlines and what each would cover. I sent them a potpouri of everything from Politics to Health &amp; Travel to Paranormal. My deal is this, if I don't know enough about a show topic, wouldn't it be something to learn along with the audience, making it a level playing field, relatively, bringing active audience participation to frenzied attention levels and listener enthusiasm?} <br />
Sample Outline, what I'd like to air, what you'd like to hear?: <br />
Republicans, Democrats, Liberals, Conservatives, Green, Constitution Party and so on. What are the definitions of each? What party do you Really belong to? Being Absolutely Clear about Which SIDE you play for, or for you politicians, play To! This and more, just too much to cover here, lol. <br />
Campfire Tales, Openline Call-ins for ANything you have encountered in the great outdoors that just sent chills all up and down your spine. <br />
Phenomenal Washington State! Ghosts, Sasquatch, Ufo activity and more, we live in a truly mysterious magical state, let's just revel in it on this show. <br />
AutoImmune Disorders, the invisible debilitator or inhibitor. Tired of being called a whiner for having one of these unevident inapparent chronic afflictions? So am I. Solutions, Support, humor, Anecdotes until they find the antidote. <br />
World Travel Audio SlideShow, I'll have clips of the sounds of a bustling German tourist trap. Cobblestone, horse buggies, a happy relaxed and crowded crowd here, the fun of other places that America may have lost, or ever had. <br />
Which branch of Christianity is the Real One? There's too many versions out there and we want to get it right but we're inundated with choices where there should just be one, or is it the thought that counts? <br />
Entertainment Outlet! You'll be Plugged Into the latest and greatest of Music &amp; Movies, Books and TV. <br />
Household Chaos Theory, how do we lose so much control of our surroundings to Clutter? The Sock Effect. How to crawl back out of it to restore order. Hard decisions ahead, Letting Go of the material mass safety blanket so to speak. <br />
Specific NorthWest, yep, more about Washington State. Towntalk, where you at and how's the rain? Seeing the Sights for a price that won't gut your wallet out. <br />
And more, much more, I'm an ideas guy, sometimes even good ideas. But for me it helps to do a show on something I'm really into, I hear some hosts who must be forcefed their show topics or picked the wrong one and the show itself comes out sounding monotone and lifeless, and the dial is switched to something else. <br />
Co-Host? Cohort? Working with an old pro and the contest to determine who will. <br />
Yep, you got it, your's unruly just entered himself in on a contest to cohost with KGMI's own Brett Bonner! You might be wondering how this BarnCat's gonna do with one of the pros in the biz, well so am me! I've entered, eyes wide shut, teeth gritted, headfirst and running, could be another br...[Message truncated]View Full Message&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-15 8:04 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(41 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.41 in reply to 876.37&nbsp;My Essay, almost a mission statement, a declaration. <br />
Anagram Quote by Vonnegut:<br />
\&quot;Just because some of us can read and write and do a little math, that doesn't mean we deserve to conquer the universe.\&quot; =<br />
\&quot;A masquerade can cover a sense of what is real to deceive us; to be unjaded and not lost, we must, then, determine truth.\&quot; <br />
What I didn't cover in the previous essay because I had to wait til I got Library time to view a pdf file so I see now I left some things out. Now we're getting serious, the nitty gritty. Hope it's okay to be different heh. <br />
Why I think I should?be a Co-Host for Brett? <br />
Honestly I barely know the guy, but what I have heard I mostly like. Sure there are some differences, but I'd think that'd be better than some sycophant agreeing with everything and becoming a yes man clone of the older more experienced host. Keeping it amiable of course, but maintaining your stance with an open mind is more realistic. I think I could learn alot from Brett, and maybe just maybe he could get a different perspective on things from me. Not egotism, it's just how things sometimes happen.<br />
I'm political, in fact I've never paid more attention to politics ever before than since 2000. Lives are depending on this, freedoms, liberties, and the creator given right to live your life the way you are entitled to in a free country begin to look like they're being approached and scrutinized for changes they can undergo for the sake of national security, religious conformity and other offbalance control issues. <br />
I would like to hear why people are why they are, their party, their vote. I want to clear things up about the parties and make it clear I am trying to understand, but I am not evil for voting the way I do, believing as I do. Wht am I? Guess you could call it Liberal Democrat Conservative? People gotta live their lives the way they have rights to, those rights must be preserved, but then again, within reason, problem is who determines the reason? <br />
Talents, and abilities I think the resume' covers, but unique insights. This one gets good. I don't think I'm represented on KGMI, my kind of person, so I say a man who represents himself has a fool for a... DJ? So I'm trying for that DJ to represent me and people like me, more numerous than many are comfortable acknowledging. Life is not all roses and butterflies. Yet at the same time there is hope and the hope that needs no external validation or alibi, it comes from within. It's not always easily accessible but it's there. I didn't grow up very high up in class so to speak. I'm not officially papered well educated but I am intelligent regardless, and no less of a human than my counterparts in quality suits and luxury sedans. <br />
That is if they're human still heh.<br />
My main concern and honestly is how I would fit into the overall scheme of things in the KGMI Offices &amp; Studio. I like trying to get along with people but where there is friction and resistance there it'll be. I'm not model material, being a bit hairy, husky, hirsute and humble. Little joke here but if it weren't for Joe and Brett and Tracy and maybe a few others, I'd be intimidated about trying for a job amongst the perfect people. Not that they're ugly, but they strike me as more Real, the people you see Outside the clothing catalogs and the highrise buildings. <br />
Coming with me to the studio I can see a quirky bizarre sense of humor the overly regular type of person just doesn't get. A determination to learn, a high standard of performance and expectations for myself I set higher than most would for me. A decent voice/s, I do voices, but I can be asked to mellow that out heh. A natural leaning towards entertainment, a charisma towards networking and creating solutions and ideas, and finally to keep a long essay short I want the chance to become better than just an entry level space filler who'll toil in obscurity enabling those I may resent or envy or admire to go about their lives stressfree, fulfilled, secure and happy about where they are in life. I'd like to be one of them, it's time I started thinking career oriented and for a career it's good to do what you would like doing. I can't see why that can't be. But then?<br />
Ultimately it'll be up to the Listeners, as well it should be, they are the buyers of the products and services advertised on the air. They are the opinions being expressed, the listeners to other points of view, the voices on the phone, and the listeners of KGMI. Who listen because they like to, to the shows they like, to the On-Air Personalities they like, and this contest like American Idol is perfect for trying to get them just that kind of person, whether that's me or not. I'm at least going to give this a try and I thank KGMI for the chance to do that.<br />
{Edit, as of 6/18/07 I've had to drop out, citing being a bit forced or derailed by timing and scheduling issues beyond my control, but within others', No Matter their excuse. Can't Fly with the Eagles when Surrounded by Turkeys. The 7:30am Start time would just be way too messed with by all the recent hoolah to allow for me to try for this. It's a narrow enough time window to go home change and drive up there as it is, without being subject to others'. ...twitch... I'm still on the lookout for opportunities, I cannot be stopped, maybe delayed, but I WILL HAVE A RADIO JOB!}<br />
Keeping Tracks <br />
KGMI Blogs, Blog.<br />
6/19/2007 | So you wanna be a talk show host... {I'd have loved to give it a go.}<br />
By Brett Bonner {An old pro in the biz, and Newsguy and Morning Talkshow Host.}<br />
Debbie is leaving the 8-9 a.m. talk show and we are looking for a replacement (she's going to focus on her afternoon 3-5 talk show).&nbsp; What are we looking for in a co-host of the new \&quot;Brett &amp; _________ Show\&quot;?&nbsp;{Always thought Brett and BarnCat would be one odd pairing guaranteed to get that wtf reaction lol.} <br />
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While you the listener will have a vote, and Debbie and The Bosses will have a say, I will too.&nbsp; Speaking just for myself, here's my main set of criteria. {Lean in listen in.}<br />
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I don't care if you are conservative, liberal, Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Gay, Straight, Black, White, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, Male, Female, etc. etc. I just want the best overall person available for the job. (Yes, it is a paying, part-time job.) {Maybe alot Liberal, Green leanings, Straight, White, Male, overall, and a person, but available's the tough part.}<br />
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I believe all successful talk show hosts have several qualities in common: {Let's see if we got these..,}<br />
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1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You must be smart.&nbsp; Not necessarily intellectual, but smart.&nbsp; Maybe also an intellectual, but for sure smart. Common sense smart with the ability to think on your feet. To not just look at a subject superficially, but to also peel back multiple layers and make connections. Smart also means having a decent grasp of history.&nbsp; Is Vietnam like the Iraq War? What did FDR think ab...[Message truncated]View Full Message&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-15 8:12 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(42 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.42 in reply to 876.37&nbsp;{It hasn't happened for me, it isn't Going to happen, at least not this time, not this route. KGMI has now their final 5 cohostestants in the running, I never made it past the application process. Listening to the shows I'm getting an idea of what they wanted making it that far. Professionals, Family people, Longtime locals, Politically enthusiastic people, FeMaLeS! I'm just a schlumpy GED Grad, don't have a family, only lived in B'ham 5 yrs, local politics aren't my main vein, only need to know as much as it takes to vote correctly, and I am not female. Sexism, it's not just for ladies anymore lol. Well maybe that's not it, but damnit, only 2 guys made it through, one was a pastor, one was a professor. I didn't stand a chance. It's looking like KGMI might not be the direction 'm meant to take, I've had better luck interfacing with the classic rock station and besides all this time I've spent waiting on yes's and no's I could have spent pursuing solider leads instead of dangling in the wind. I. Just. Do not. Want to. Be a. Security Guard. for the rest of. My goddamn. Life! 'm meant for better things, but better things act like they can afford to be picky, and the bad part for me is they probably can lol, damnit.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;KoKoDrgN &nbsp;Aug-24 9:07 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(43 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.43 in reply to 876.42&nbsp;Like I said, what I would do is call every single radio station in your area and just do your thing. You don't need to be an official radio personality to be on the radio. eventually you will build up a following til the stations have no choice but to fight over your time. Do voices, act silly, give outragious prophecies of the Apocolypse, just do it. Call request lines and act a fool. <br />
Basically, don't let their refusal to recognize talent get in your way. Grab the balls by the bull and run with it. Find a college radio station and call in a bomb threat if they don't put you on. Every day call at least one station and just pretend you own the place. It's the BarnCat Show!!! They will take notice eventually</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;HenryDurga &nbsp;Aug-25 4:19 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(44 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.44 in reply to 876.42&nbsp;I didn't read your post the first time but I know you are so talented! Just keep on trying, bro! Perhaps you need to force destinity to bring the things you deserve and want...<br />
Don't give up hope! Just focus and keep in mind that day will come!!!<br />
That's all I wanted to say about that!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-26 7:55 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(45 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.45 in reply to 876.43&nbsp;*'Bout all I can say is I'm getting better at falling off the horse and staying down for shorter periods of time. I'm the Brian of KGMI.com's Hear It Now on Joe Teehan's Liberal Outpost. Tricky part is I'm not any of those other brians, I'm the Brian with the acidic tongue and razor twisted mind. I'm the BarnCat of their blogs, I think they can feel the presence and pressure lol they're just ignoring it or I'm on the backburner who knows.* <br />
{Some encouraging news in case I forgot, my firing salvo of resume's got mixed reaction. 1550 AM not happening. Classic Rock station actually DID want a new DemoTape so I gave em more of my all there. General Manager of all 5 stations there passed it along to Program Director who is PrObAbLy Debbie Chavez, Koko knows the gal too, the one that gets bagged on on the blogs for leaning a tad heavily on the God tip.}<br />
*Me and Brett Bonner were kinda bouncing around trying to come up with an idea towards their identity theft going on in their blogs. I even emailed WebFX themselves, to no reply. Lynne Rainey handles website issues, she'd be my next choice and I referred one guy to her who also had his name picked up and run silly with. Imagine if someone on the shadethingy could clone your name profile everything and yell out in their absurd parodied perceptions of you. It's potentially quite bad over there, as more and more people find out they can do it.*<br />
{On a minus note, Harry Potter and Order of Phoenix was nice, very good stuff, but I did wake up kinda sick later, sat thru the movie with a headache and there is no comfy seating with a headache, drove home drained and pounding. Popped into SHade a coupla times, but the SoulFeeders on 5 are hunting smarter and I got 80 ac and sending))) so I shook off the Centaur race like a short term memory in CrazyRealms. An old friend of mine cronie from middle school called,. his neighborhood continues to go downhill with tweakers and shriekers at any and all hours of the night. But talks of good old days and good new days was anice distract for both of us. still adjusting to his new lifestyle though, I'm open minded and he's still my friend, no matter how he now lives his life, but Jewish? Well, if it works out maybe I can borrow a quid or two off him every now and them. Oy Vey!}<br />
*I talked with the night, and I can see more within it, than humans just might, because I live in it, depth and colors to my eyes appear, distant sounds I seem to hear, all evades those with normal senses, with covered garages, attics yards and fences, with minivans kids wealthy healthy careers, with that un perfect god who everyone fears, Not for me though me thinks that much true, the sky's not real black but very dark blue. I'll probably never be normal but I've seen normal is, and I for myself want none of that biz. I am what I am and that's al what I am, just wish what I was wasn't in such a jam, lol.* <br />
{Or a Rut.}</p>
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<p>Metamember Blogs!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;*Stargoyle* / {BarnCat!}: A Blog Insane&nbsp;Subscribe&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-27 10:35 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(46 of 46)&nbsp;&nbsp;876.46 in reply to 876.45&nbsp;*Bal'Tor, home of the gaming elite, feels like deep within enemy territory to me, distinctly lacking in warm fuzzies. 9 levels down into he heart of the Shade Massively Multiplayer Wireless Role Playing Game. In CHat see the clans Jmp FTL 7ds and uncertain strangers. I know and get along ok with Pachiel and _STORM_ but it feels like a sit down and shut up play it straight situation. I do get the sense I'm not preferred being down there, but I can't leave yet. I have a whole clan to restock as te only CAT with the time and ability to get down to 'Tor currently, its musts needs bes dones. Though if they wanna get me outta thre quicker they aremore than welcome to help me stuff my bank, restock clan members and money me up to my 1,000,000 gold goal, til then they're just gonna have ta get used ta seeing me down there.*<br />
{Almost time to go, I've been radiolistening for nights weeks months years now, studying. I think I'm getting it now but there's so many ways to do it and then there's my way to do it, but with so few choices of radio stations to do it in my style may have to adapt. I'd really like to make living in Bellingham work, but so far working for a living in Bellingham seemsjust an exercise in monotnous make-do make moneying. Just a week of... recovery, gathering energy and focus and I'll be jumping into the volunteer radio gig. It's on air experience, it's no prestigious school accreditation, its no pre-establishd radio savoire tenure, but it's experience of some kind, the kind I can Afford. And so into teh night I study, ears open, shiny tin badge of security guard glistening under streetlights like chains in a darkened dungeon.}<br />
*Ah hey! Tonight's a Lunar Eclipse! :D Bad news this means al werewolves the world over are gnna change, but then go bald, yes, giant werechihuahuas will yip at the night. Wear your silver tacos people, and drive safe.*</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/25/2006 2:01 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;936.1&nbsp;Category:The Vampire Chronicles<br />
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia<br />
This category contains articles related to Anne Rice's series of novels known as The Vampire Chronicles.<br />
Pages in category \&quot;The Vampire Chronicles\&quot;<br />
There are 35 pages in this section of this category. <br />
The Vampire Chronicles<br />
A<br />
Amel (The Vampire Chronicles)<br />
Armand<br />
The Vampire Armand<br />
Avicus (The Vampire Chronicles)<br />
B<br />
Blackwood Farm<br />
Blood Canticle<br />
Blood and Gold<br />
C<br />
Claudia (The Vampire Chronicles)<br />
D<br />
Dark Gift<br />
I<br />
Interview with the Vampire<br />
K<br />
Khayman<br />
L<br />
Nicholas de Lenfent<br />
Gabrielle de Lioncourt<br />
Lestat de Lioncourt<br />
M<br />
Mael<br />
Magnus (The Vampire Chronicles)<br />
Memnoch the Devil<br />
Merrick (novel)<br />
Daniel Molloy<br />
P<br />
Pandora (novel)<br />
Louis de Pointe du Lac<br />
Q<br />
The Queen of the Damned<br />
R<br />
Jessica Miriam Reeves<br />
Marius de Romanus<br />
S<br />
Santiago (The Vampire Chronicles)<br />
Santino (The Vampire Chronicles)<br />
Bianca Solderini<br />
T<br />
Talamasca Caste<br />
David Talbot (The Vampire Chronicles)<br />
The Tale of the Body Thief<br />
Those Who Must Be Kept<br />
V<br />
The Vampire Lestat<br />
Vittorio the Vampire<br />
Retrieved from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:The_Vampire_Chronicles">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:The_Vampire_Chronicles</a> Categories: Vampires in written fiction | Novels by Anne Rice | Horror novels This page was last modified 19:30, 5 May 2006.<br />
{It amazed me how very little people knew of this series even those who claim to have read it or like some of the characters even and can still retain total cluelessness, lol, so I will not criticize. I will not be cruel, lol, not yet. I'm gonna post this up for the quickreading research that Wikipedia provides. I'm already ticked Anne Rice has now turned her back on the vampires and has returned to religion. We lost one of the most stunningly vivid cerebral visceral beautiful series of books ever written. Anne reinvented the vampires AND revived alot of humanity.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/29/2006 1:00 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(2 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;936.2 in reply to 936.1&nbsp;Correction, we still have the books, we only lost their author. <br />
Doesn't it seem like the passing away of her daughter brought her into the darkness, then the death of her husband took her back out?<br />
He died right around either the end of Blood Canticle or after it's release. Many say Rowan Mayfair symbolizes or is most closely resembling Anne Rice and Rowan infatuated with Lestat asks him to turn her into a vampire as well, Lestat could only promise that after and if she outlived her husband he would, but til then she had a full life ahead of her, blablablah. The Vampire Chronicles version of \&quot;Let's just be Friends\&quot; or possibly something more? The World may Never Know!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/30/2006 2:15 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;936.3 in reply to 936.2&nbsp;*If going back to God is what she needs, we have to respect that decision. The darkness is sure gonna miss her though. So will Louisiana, she left it too. I do still gotta get Blackwood Farm to complete my collection. Then I'll at least have the Books, lol.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/31/2006 1:38 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(4 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;936.4 in reply to 936.3&nbsp;{And I have:<br />
Interview with the Vampire<br />
The Vampire Lestat<br />
Queen Of the Damned<br />
Memnoch The Devil<br />
Tale of the Body Thief<br />
Blood and Gold<br />
Blood Canticle<br />
Pandora<br />
The Vampire Armand<br />
Merrick<br />
Others I have are:<br />
The Mummy or Ramses the Damned<br />
Witching Hour<br />
Taltos<br />
Feast of All Saints<br />
I am a bit behind on the Mayfair Witches books, lacking Lasher and maybe one other. I also gotta get Blackwood Farm. I will NOT be buying her books on the castratos, Cry to Heaven? nope. Hell no. And I think I'll skip out on her new christian books. Because yes, she'll be writing a book on Jesus. So? Unless Jesus drinks blood, blows people's heads off with a thought, flies, incinerates his enemies, and looks damn good in crushed blue velvet and leather on a harley, then nope. Already got one book on that Jesus, read it front to back, splendid tale.}</p>
 
<p>{Note: And I just bought LASHER and BLACKWOOD FARM! BF completes my Vampire Chronicles collection, and between my books and audionooks collection the Mayfair Witches trilogy is fully collected with LASHER. BF introduced Quinn Blackwood and begins that merging of the Vampires and Witches that concludes in Blood Canticle! LASHER from what I know now details Rowan Mayfair's trials tribulatoins and travels with her Taltos offspring in Europe while her family in the US copes and frets.}</p>
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<p>Arcade Meta! MMOGs &amp; More!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;{Lord of the Rings,Tolkein about J.R.R.}<br />
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From:&nbsp;Cellphorm &nbsp;1/31/2004 3:56 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 2)&nbsp;&nbsp;193.1&nbsp;{Here's something to do for fun, Find out what your Elf name is:} <br />
The Elvish Name Generator <br />
<a href="http://www.chriswetherell.com/elf/Default.asp&nbsp;">http://www.chriswetherell.com/elf/Default.asp&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Cellphorm &nbsp;1/31/2004 4:02 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Cellphorm &nbsp;(2 of 2)&nbsp;&nbsp;193.2 in reply to 193.1&nbsp;{Annndd you have a Hobbit name too, those are someways way funnier, those elves are a little too serious and stuff up at times.} <br />
The Hobbit Name Generator <br />
<a href="http://www.chriswetherell.com/hobbit/Default.asp&nbsp;">http://www.chriswetherell.com/hobbit/Default.asp&nbsp;</a></p>
 
<p>{There's other name generators online too, but these'll get ya start fur sure, after all LOTR Inspired that D&amp;D stuff!}</p>
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<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/27/2004 5:33 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;283.1&nbsp;<br />
You're GI Joe with the Kung Fu Grip!! You're<br />
strong, tough, and know how to kick some ass.<br />
Don't forget though, no matter how manly you<br />
think you are, you're still just a doll. God<br />
Bless America. <br />
What childhood toy from the 80s are you? <br />
brought to you by Quizilla *Great, just great, and here I was hoping for a Transformer too!!*&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;RUFUSC &nbsp;5/28/2004 6:41 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(2 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;283.2 in reply to 283.1&nbsp;<br />
&lt;img src=\&quot;http://images.quizilla.com/L/littlelilly/1078117557_resgarbage.jpg\&quot; border=\&quot;0\&quot; alt=\&quot;garbage pail kids\&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;You're a Garbage Pail Kid!!&nbsp; You're dirty, foul,&lt;br&gt;disgusting, and wrong.&nbsp; But you're still funny&lt;br&gt;as hell. <br />
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<p>From:&nbsp;RUFUSC &nbsp;5/28/2004 6:57 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(3 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;283.3 in reply to 283.1&nbsp;<br />
YOU ARE TOTALLY CRAZY HAHAHAHAHAAHH<br />
cOOOL<br />
RUFUS CARTER</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/28/2004 6:19 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;RUFUSC &nbsp;(4 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;283.4 in reply to 283.3&nbsp;<br />
You're a Garbage Pail Kid!!&nbsp; You're dirty, foul,<br />
disgusting, and wrong.&nbsp; But you're still funny<br />
as hell. <br />
What childhood toy from the 80s is Rufusc? <br />
brought to you by Quizilla &gt;You're totally a garbagePailkid? I loved those. Had RoyBot, my favorite.&lt;&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/28/2004 6:30 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(5 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;283.5 in reply to 283.4&nbsp;<br />
You're a Speak &amp; Spell!! You nerd, you. Just<br />
because you were disguised as a toy doesn't<br />
mean you weren't educational, you sneaky<br />
bastard. <br />
This QUIZ sucks Tailpipes! <br />
brought to you by Quizilla &gt;I tried for a Transformer, I really did, but the whoever who made this quiz must be one of those people, you know? Because in the 80s I do not even reCALL a GiJoe with dogfu grip. Then were the 3.75 inch tall articulated versions, with vehicles like the SnoCat and that bouncing bubble thingymawhatsit, which by the way was made more for making the enemy die of laughter I'd say. :) Plus, you quizicks, Where's He-Man?&lt; &nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;deepwaterz &nbsp;5/28/2004 7:06 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(6 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;283.6 in reply to 283.1&nbsp;<br />
You're GI Joe with the Kung Fu Grip!! You're strong, tough, and know how to kick some ass. Don't forget though, no matter how manly you think you are, you're still just a doll. God Bless America. <br />
___________________________________________________________<br />
Hey Stargoyle.. Do you think I'm seckzie???? LOL<br />
-Julie</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/29/2004 3:25 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;deepwaterz  unread&nbsp;(7 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;283.7 in reply to 283.6&nbsp;*That reminds me, that purple lettering. Remember way back when? This might be one of those Urban Myths or something that actually happened. <br />
Well some fed-up equal rights people were fed up with the stereotypes and gender image of toys, so they somehow got into Mattel or Hasbro, whichever, and switched the voiceboxes of Barbie Dolls and GI Joes! <br />
Barbie: <br />
\&quot;Fuel up and ride out, Yeeehaw!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;DESTROOYYYY!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Let's blow this popstand!\&quot; <br />
LOL ANd poor GI Joe became nearly like one of the Queen Berets! <br />
GI Joe: <br />
\&quot;Hi, Wanna go shopping?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Hi, Let's put make-up on eachother!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Does this dress go with my fabulous car?\&quot; <br />
lol.*&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;RUFUSC &nbsp;5/30/2004 7:55 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;(8 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;283.8 in reply to 283.4&nbsp;<br />
I'M A GARBAGE!!!<br />
WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!!<br />
I'M FAMOUS!<br />
Rufus Carter<br />
(Lord of Sexy Garbage)<br />
lol</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/31/2004 4:45 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;RUFUSC &nbsp;(9 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;283.9 in reply to 283.8&nbsp;&gt;Actually they were highly famous among the youth in America, both in sticker and tiny figurine form. Garbage may be whatever, but some of it sells like crazy, after all someone is keeping Britney Spears from having to do real work...&lt;&nbsp;</p>
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<p>1. jean  &nbsp;  grey  is not my lover, she's just a girl who says that I am the one. <br />
Wrong. Try Billie Jean. (Yes, I'm picky on spelling it the way the artist did. Tough. 2077 lines of code... my perogative...(everybody's talking all the stuff about me...)) <br />
2. shut it, loudmouth , <a href="http://www.yetanotherdot.com/asp/80s.html">http://www.yetanotherdot.com/asp/80s.html</a>  , keep it down now, voices carry. <br />
Wrong. It's hush <br />
3. just  ,  scream  , let it all out. <br />
Oh no.. wrong. Sing along with me... shout shout let it all out..these are the things I was talking about.... <br />
4. You know, I wish that I had  beckham's  's girl. <br />
Oh no, how could you miss this one? Don't you want Jessie's girl? (For the record, Rick Springfield is the one who gender-bent the spelling. (and no you can't have the one point b/c it's also JESSIE on the wall behind him for the entire video)) <br />
5. People are  pathetic  , so why should it be<br />
People are people. Like, duh. <br />
6. We are living in a  real damn  world, and I am a  not a  girl. <br />
What, did you live in a Madonna free vaccume? MATERIAL girl, MATERIAL world. <br />
7. I'll love you with all the joy of living until the lights go out in  the kichen  &nbsp;  because i  &nbsp;  didn't pay the bills!  . <br />
Early Erasure... New York City. <br />
8. jenna jameson  killed the  porn  star. <br />
The first song ever played on MTV was video killed the radio star. <br />
9. She blinded me with  thumbtacks  . <br />
Lucky you for not knowing this song. She blinded him with SCIENCE. Yuck. <br />
10. Gonna  store  you up in my  cupboard  . <br />
Shoop be doo... gonna dress you up in my love... <br />
11. She told me to  gawk  this way, she told me to  stalk  this way. <br />
Oh man.. Run DMC plus Aerosmith. She told me to walk this way.. she told me to talk this way <br />
12. parasitic   facegophers  sleeping in your bed. <br />
Who ya gonna call when there's an invisible man sleeping in your bed? <br />
13. It's just another manic  tuesday  . <br />
What are you doing taking this thing? Manic Monday... The Bangles?? <br />
14. I'm never going to  golf  again the way I  golfed  with you. <br />
Sorry...no. He's never gonna dance again the way he danced with you b/c guilty feet have got no rythmn. <br />
15. cheddar   cheese  are made of this, who am I to disagree. <br />
Sweet dreams are made of this.... one odd song. <br />
16. We're gonna rock down to  the bottom   of the stairs  . <br />
Electric Avenue. Love will take us higher. <br />
17. How long, how long must I  long for  this  length lol.  . <br />
Think Northern Ireland... Sunday Bloody Sunday (How long, how long must I sing this song). <br />
18. punch  ,  kick  it good. <br />
How can you NOT know Whip it OR Push It (either would have worked)? <br />
19. He turned to me as if to say, \&quot;  hey  ,  stupid  it's waiting there for you.\&quot; <br />
Hurry boy. Everybody misses this. Look up the lyrics to Africa on the cheatsheet. <br />
20.It's the  return  of the  jedi  as we know it and I feel  mark hamill  . <br />
REM's It's the end of the world (And I feel fine) <br />
21. Come on, pour some  coffee  on me, in the name of  folgers  . <br />
Ok. Go watch ANY top hits of the 80's marathon. Looked for the one armed drummer and the scuzzy guy telling a huge crowd to pour some sugar on him in the name of love. <br />
22. rosie o'donnel vaguely  looks like a lady. <br />
Think surfer transvestites. <br />
23. Bow down before the one you  bow to  , you're going to get what you  bowed to.  <br />
Go buy some black leather... then bow down before the one you serve, you're going to get what you deserve. <br />
24. red, red  roses  <br />
Wine! <br />
25. Oh, yeah, we're  not even  there, oh, oh we're living on a prayer. <br />
We're halfway there... living on a prayer <br />
26. Make you wonder how the  roof   fell   in  . <br />
Makes you wonder how the other half die.. from Devil Inside? INXS? <br />
27. northwest  after  1st street  If you're lost and you look you will find me. <br />
Time after time?? How did you miss this one? <br />
28. Don't  turn and   cough  der kommisar's in town. <br />
Don't turn around. <br />
29. Our  dog's  in the middle of our highway  . <br />
Either you get this or you don't. house/street. <br />
30. Wet  dry  &nbsp;  warm  , she's waiting, his car is warm and dry. <br />
Bus stop. See she gets in his car and.... <br />
31. She told me to  go away  but I was already there. <br />
She told me to come but I was already there? Think AC/DC. <br />
32. Who do you want me to be to make you  make some burgers  with me? <br />
It's the 80's. Of COURSE he want's her to -sleep- with him. <br />
33. I got my first real  wicked scimitar  -  of chaos  , Bought it at the five-and-dime. <br />
His first real six string.. he played it until his fingers bled. <br />
34 . But if you see me  juggling   hamsters  , and the tears are in my eyes. <br />
If you see Chicago walking by, look away. <br />
35. Like no other, before you know it, you'll be on  candid   camera  . <br />
You'll be on your knees.. she's an easy lover. <br />
36. Oh I, I just died in your arms tonight It must've been some kind of  stomach virus  . <br />
Were you part of the 80's? It must have been some kind of KISS. <br />
37 . Can't stop now, I've traveled so far, to change this  dirty   underwear  . <br />
lonely life... <br />
38. I don't need to fall at your feet Just 'cause you  kicked  me to the  crotch  <br />
you cut me to the bone. ouch. <br />
39 . Your moves are so  erratic  I've got to let you know <br />
raw.. like an egg. <br />
40. She'll only come out  if you   whistle  , ooh Here she comes She's a maneater<br />
She only comes out at night... she's a maneater. [Sounds like something Buffy needs to stake] <br />
41. And the full moon that hangs over These  marchers  in the  parade  <br />
The Video That Used the Most Dry Ice Award goes to Heart for These Dreams. The lyrics is these dreams in the mist <br />
42. Please,  bandaids  , Pull me offa my knees <br />
Not up on your Kevin Bacon movies? Her name is Louise. <br />
43. Come on baby, make it hurt so good Sometimes  getting nails driven into your eyes  don't feel like it should <br />
Looooooove. <br />
44. I walk along the  green   mile  You used to walk along with me, And every step I take reminds me Of just how we used to be. <br />
city streets. this one would have been worth 4 points if you got it right. <br />
45. If you  farted  , don't  fart  now. Please don't take my heart away <br />
Leave.. both times. <br />
46. Lay a  after dinner mint  on my pillow Leave the winter on the ground <br />
You're supposed to lay a whisper on her pillow. <br />
47. Sometimes I feel I've got to  throw  away, I've got to  throw  away <br />
One's run, the other's get. <br />
48. I have  fangs  I have  claws  I have scaled these city walls <br />
Go get out your copy of the Joshua Tree. Listen to it. <br />
49. saleen modified   ford mustang  Corvette Baby you're much 2 fast <br />
Little. Red. Corvette. Clue-phone's ringing. You better get it. <br />
50. We gotta install  broadband cable   connections  Custom  internet  deliveries <br />
In the song 'Money for Nothing', they installed Microwave Ovens, Custom Kitchen Deliveries....ummm...and other stuff. <br />
51. bach   handel  Amadeus <br />
Oh come on now... Rock Me Amadeus! <br />
52. You were born in the city  the nurse  under your feet <br />
It makes sense when you know the missing word is 'concrete' <br />
53. My blood runs cold My  antifreeze  has just been sold <br />
His memory...his memory was sold... cuz, ya know... his highschool sweetheart was in a nudie magazine with a staple through her navel...hrm...never mind. <br />
54. She's got a smile that it seems to me Reminds me of  a rabid   crocodile  <br />
Her smile reminds him of childhood memories because she's his sweet chiyiyiyild. <br />
55. You were working as a  nougat  in a  milky way  bar <br />
It's ok... no one ever gets this one... Waitress... Cocktail... makes sense now? <br />
56. It's a nice day for a  day   off.  <br />
White Wedding...either you got it, or you didnt. <br />
57. Woke up to  some large gal  And found the future not so bright <br />
Unwow. no points. by the way, the answer is reality. I wonder if they thought of that when they were making the female condom... probably not.. <br />
58. 'Cause your friends don't  vote my party  and if they don't  vote democratic  ; Well they're no friends of mine <br />
Dance, man...Dance. <br />
59. For just one moment To be bold and  certifiable  At your side <br />
Naked, what else? <br />
60. Your heart sweats, your body shakes Another  cup of coffee  is what it takes <br />
Kiss...You must have been born after 1985. <br />
61. Every  stupid song  has its  stupid singer  Just like every night has it's dawn <br />
Night, dawn, rose, thorn... I don't know, the hair bands defied explanation. <br />
62. Sometimes you're better off  dumb  There's a gun in your hand and it's pointing at your  thumb  <br />
They rhymed 'dead' and 'head' <br />
63. You spin me right round, baby right round like a  maytag washing machine  , baby <br />
It's a record...it spins round and round and round. And it uses this thing called a 'needle' that touches the 'record'...wierd. <br />
64. Remember after the  hurricanes  after all the rain I will be the  homeless  <br />
I don't know any of the rest of the song, but I know this line. Don't know who wrote it either, but the missing words are fire and flame. (ed. 11/1/3: about 80 people emailed me: Cheap Trick, The Flame) <br />
65. You got a fast  erratic heart murmur  But is it fast enough so we can fly away <br />
Car. Great song. <br />
66. All alone I have cried silent tears full of pride in a world made of  toe nail clippings  , made of stone. <br />
The missing word is steel. As in, the steel the heroine in flashdance welds by day as she dances by night, trying to get into that school of her dreams. Like Fame, with strippers. <br />
67. You're a real tough  popsicle  with a long history Of breaking little hearts like the one in me <br />
This song was pre-1985. The missing word is cookie. Anything tougher would have had Jerry Falwell hounding her. <br />
68. a plane crash  on the mountain top Burning like a silver flame <br />
She's Venus, therefore she's a Goddess (not a venus!) on a mountain top, evidently Bananarama hasn't studied too many Old Master paintings. <br />
69. When I see  greasey   acne  I can face the world, oh oh, you know I can do anything  When I see you smile... <br />
70. Let me hear your  screams   bellows , your  yells   roars <br />
If you knew that this song spawned thousands of women joining aerobics classes, would you have known the missing words were 'body talk'? <br />
71. You could have a  train   wreck  if you'd just lay down your tracks <br />
The steam train mushes his head. <br />
72. That the touch of your hand Makes my  hives  react <br />
It's ok... my typist didn't get it either. Pulse. <br />
73. Got it bad, got it bad, got it bad, I'm  running  for  mayor  <br />
You must not have had MTV or even seen MTV during the Van Halen years. Hot for Teacher. <br />
74. My name is Luka I live on the  welfare   line   <br />
Pop music tries to care about the world. Luka lives on the 2nd floor...child abuse victim. <br />
75. I'm high as a kite and I just might  electrocute  to check you out <br />
stop <br />
76. Like a drifter I was born to  beg for   change  <br />
drifters walk alone in Whitesnake land. <br />
77. And there's a storm that's raging through my  living   room  tonight <br />
This storm rages in his frozen heart. Cause he ain't missing her at all. Since she's been gone. Away. <br />
78. Think of the  model   airplanes  That we were working on <br />
You haven't memorized the breakfast club soundtrack?!!!?? Thing of the TENDER THINGS that we were working on, slow change will tear us apart..... <br />
79. Believe it or not I'm walking on  broken glass  <br />
I never saw the show either... he's walking on air. He's the Greatest American Hero. Give me Wonder Woman instead anyday. (Better hair, better UnderRoos). <br />
80. No need to ask. He's a smooth  snake  , <br />
He's bucking sexual stereotypes...cause he's a smooth operator. Must work for Sprint. <br />
81. And I know that I'm right Cuz I  hunt  it in the night <br />
It's not feel. Pervert. (I hear it in the night) <br />
82. I tell you one and one makes  eleven  <br />
three. cult of personality. <br />
83. Warm smell of  cocoa  Rising up through the air <br />
Colitas. Spanish for little tails. Most likely? Pot. <br />
84. Her name is  helga  and she dances on the sand <br />
Rio. It wouldn't work in English.. her name is river and she dances on the sand... I don't know about you, but I think hippie child, not disco-babe. <br />
85. By order of the  dark lord sauron  We ban that boogie sound <br />
Based on the SO's copy of The World's Most Dangerous Places, I wouldn't try to rock the Casbah any time this decade... the missing lyric is prophet. <br />
86. And the  ninja  girls with the way they  attack  They knock me out when I'm down there <br />
Southern girls with the way they talk.... <br />
87. Owner of a  artificial  heart Much better than - a Owner of a  bypass  heart <br />
Lonely heart is better than the owner of a broken heart? The songwriter must not have belived tis better to have loved and lost than never loved at all... <br />
88. Why do we  throw water balloon  at each other? This is what it sounds like when  little kids  cry. <br />
Scream... doves. <br />
89. I got me a  tricycle  it seats about 20 <br />
The B52's drive a big Chrysler, it's as big as a whale and it's about to set sail. <br />
90. In the name of  me  <br />
Love. All 80's music was about Love. <br />
91. In your  freezer  I am complete <br />
Eyes. You should have guessed this one... <br />
92. Everybody knows  praying  aint allowed in  school  <br />
Smoking/school. I'm still trying to imagine Motley Crue in ANY school. <br />
93. All we want is life beyond the  death  <br />
Thunderdome. Mel Gibson, Tina Turner, Midgets, Chainsaws, Bungie Cords. <br />
94. Like a  chainsaw  cutting for the very first time <br />
Surgeon. Weird Al does Madonna. <br />
95. I cannot  i can't  I cannot  i just can't  <br />
Metallica. One. A video based on a song based on a book. Johnny Got His Gun. I cannot live, I cannot die. <br />
96. i  just don't understand <br />
Parents. 80's music boiled down: Parents vs. Love. <br />
97. Don't push me I'm close to the  cliff  <br />
Edge. Early rap. <br />
98. Your mom threw away your best  goldfish   tank  <br />
Porno Mag. Go mom. <br />
99. I come from the land  of the   oompa loompas  <br />
Tsk. Tsk. Land down under? Men at work? Vegemite??? <br />
100. guess  not  i  rule my world <br />
You need to listed to more Squiggle. Women not girls rule his world. <br />
Bonus Question 1: My heart's on fire  acid reflux  Oomp-ba-pa-mou-mou <br />
Country music existed in the 80's too... this one's about a lady named Elvira <br />
Bonus Question 2: I've got friends in  other  places. <br />
Oh my. Nice little cultural vaccuume you live in.(LOW places) <br />
Bonus Question 3: Yes, I'm only a  canary  , And I'm sitting here on capitol  letters  . <br />
He's only a bill and he's sitting there on capitol hill. At least I didn't ask you about the excerise your choppers song. <br />
Hi, Mom. Mom bonus of 20 points.  <br />
5 point bonus for telling me where you saw this. Thanks! <br />
Final Score: 25<br />
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<p>Parapsychologicals!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;THE_ SHADOW_ PEOPLE_ !_, you've seen ...<br />
From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-10 8:18 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(1 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;1019.1&nbsp;<br />
THE_ SHADOW_ PEOPLE_ !_, you've seen them more than you know.<br />
I DO every now and then see Some dark figure out the corner of my eye.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1 votes (11%)I get the feeling someone is behind me or watching me.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1 votes (11%)I saw SOME dark shape at least once, animal or something.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1 votes (11%)I saw a dark Being or whatever Head On!&nbsp;&nbsp;4 votes (44%)I'm not sure, but go on, I'm curious!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2 votes (22%)&nbsp;9 people have voted so far<br />
Your vote was I'm not sure, but go on, I'm curious! on 8/10/2007 8:20 pm <br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-10 8:39 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(2 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;1019.2 in reply to 1019.1&nbsp;*As interwoven as my childhood, my family, my heritage and or genetics is in the paranormal, the occult, the mysterious this should come as no surprise, but sometimes somethings still catch me by the befuddlements. And heck, the day you stop wondering is the day you stop living. ANd then maybe become A SHADOW PERSON! No jk lol but seriously. I've seen the fast moving humanoid shapes, raccoon to cat to rat sized scurrying flying things at night, and even paler forms. Now I'm not saying they were real, I'm just saying I saw them.<br />
Presently I chalk it up to exhaustion, or stress, or overactive imagination. My first out on my own security assignment was far up into rural north county and those were where the shadow shapes had a merry old time with me, starting out running across a road soundlessly as fast as a swung flashlight beam, but then later walking, standing, climbing a tree to wave at me from near the top, to finally walking right up to the hood of the car where I sat to surveillance, stopping and leaning over it semi dimly darkly transparent and then fading like an errant thought.<br />
Currently I guard a hospital, a very very likely place to see this type of thing. I see the smaller scurrying animaloid shapes, and around a certain part of the property a tallish pale shape resembling a woman in a hospital gown or nun. This hospital was founded by a sisterhood of nuns btw, and thre have been some people passed away on it's grounds. I caught one in sight last night and fixed it with a solid look not allowing it to fade from sight, inasmuch as I could possibly control that. But as it's face made less and less sense I dismissed it by looking away and letting my eyes lose some focus. <br />
A former guard of the site was a deeply christian type who believed all ghosts had to be demons, there were no good ghosts, and so this site didn't set well with him. He's transferred sites since he claimed I sent a spirit home with him, lol well maybe I did and but likely I did not. This entity leaned over him as he slept on the couch breathing coldly on him and from appearances resembled me. Couldn't have been though because I was at Work goofing off on cellphone games. Gods bless the christian perspective, silly savages lol.<br />
So III'm curious, sightings of these things have picked up all over the place lately and I was wondering if anyone else has seen any? What do you think they are? Interdimensional bleedovers? Terrestrial Energy beings? Ghosts? Demons? Anthropomorphic psychic residue? That eye brain condition the media and medicine have officially labelled this occurence caused by? I have some more information on these things and I do experiment on them when I THINK I see one, emphasis on THINK I see one lol. Mostly to test for reaction, ignore, watch, talk to, listen for, or other interactions.<br />
Quick outta the corner of your eye! Brrrr, the chills, it just ran past eh, spooky lol.*</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;peace8047 &nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-11 11:31 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(3 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;1019.3 in reply to 1019.2&nbsp;lmfao i see all kinds of shadow type people all the time but then look at my environment where i currently reside &nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
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From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-12 1:04 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;peace8047 &nbsp;&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(4 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;1019.4 in reply to 1019.3&nbsp;Man I'd hoped things had improved for you lol, you ain't shackin' up in a graveyard are you? No wait... PoRtLaNd! I've walked under the Burnside Bridge at night there, around the saturday market areas, those are for real shadowy people.</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-12 6:36 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;peace8047 &nbsp;&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(5 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;1019.5 in reply to 1019.3&nbsp;*If you do a little research on your area you might dig up some relevant source info. Before the Libraries discovered the Internet I was big on MicroFiche, reels and plates, for example I hit the gold mine on ghost history in Astoria once. A big part of their hauntings seemed to originate from a pipeline fire they had there that devasted many buildings there and the closure of a large mental institution in the area that left alot of people falling through the cracks on winter's icy pavement homeless. Getting a fix on your spirits' cause is great leverage too, as much as that can work.*</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;peace8047 &nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-12 6:59 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(6 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;1019.6 in reply to 1019.5&nbsp;i have taken a step up but i volunteer with the church an at several homeless functions around&nbsp; the area not to mention helping out at sisters of the road ( cag group an mlk march ) Community Action Group so i am constantly in the middle of it all lol&nbsp; <br />
&nbsp;i generally know who is shadowy but sometimes i get caught off guard <br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-12 4:50 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(7 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;1019.7 in reply to 1019.6&nbsp;{But as for actual Paranormal type Shadow beings, Coast To Coast AM has extensively covered this, they're the ones who really solidifed for me that others were seeing these buggers too. <a href="http://www.coasttocoastam.com/search_results.html?query=Shadow+People">http://www.coasttocoastam.com/search_results.html?query=Shadow+People</a> George Noory himself sees the little cat or rat sized manifestations.}</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-17 9:25 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(8 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;1019.8 in reply to 1019.2&nbsp;I have 3 significant remembrances of siting such sorts of things. Hrm. Nothing recent mind you! But I used to see things that I can't explain. <br />
First one was at a friend's house, pre-highschool, possibly in the year 2000, give or take a year or two. I had knocked on the door, inquired about the whereabouts of my friend, and was waiting for her to get her arse downstairs to play basketball with me. While I waited, I saw through the screen door a woman (walking waist deep in the floor), only I knew she wasn't there... At least not at the time I was there, lol. <br />
I very distinctly got the impression that this woman had been there at a time long before me. I mean, like, last few hundred years type deal. It looked like she was walking at ground level, more or less, and since the house was built somewhat up off the ground as houses do tend to be, she appeared to be walking through the floor as though the floor wasn't there, I assume because the floor was in fact not there when she was there. Anyhow, she walked a step or two and then I didn't see her again. I think she was off to wrangle up her children. <br />
This story I shared with my friend, and she was most definitely freaked out, seeing how there was a ghost (or something) in her house and all. And she claimed to have heard a sound on the stairs that she couldn't identify. I did not hear the sound. <br />
Second significant shadowy siting was sometime during highschool. 2002 or thereabouts. I was sitting in the cabin of a ferry, going out over some body of water which shall remain unnamed. And I saw a man going by outside, just sort of zooming by my line of site, several feet above the water. <br />
I can't be sure if he was in a boat, or if he was in a car sort of thing, but he was moving much faster than the ferry was moving. And I got the impression that this event was yet to come. I felt more like he was on a bridge or something rather than actually on the water. Could be that there's gonna be bridge there someday, hm. But yeah, he was there and gone in no time at all. I had the impression that he was on his way to or from work. Most upsetting sort of thing to see after a hard day at school. <br />
The most recent siting I can think of was during highschool as well, maybe year 2003 or 2004. I was sitting on the bus, which was sitting and waiting for another bus to drop off more students for the trip into the distant location where my school was. While I was sitting and looking out the window, I saw two men who were going to break into the house they were in front of, or had already broken in an finished their business, dunno! <br />
Of course, that was just the impression I got from seeing them. They were walking around through the car in the driveway, and I got the impression that the time they were in was somewhere near the time I was in. The house that they were in front of was the one that was there when they were there anyways. I looked away several times (I don't so much like feeling like I'm crazy, ya know?), but they kept hanging out there for quite some time before they disappeared. I felt like they were up to no good, but how would I explain something like that if I were to warn the people that lived there in the house?! \&quot;Um, yeah. I saw some people that weren't actually there, and uh, they're gonna rob your house someday.\&quot; <br />
Of course I've seen many many things just out of the corner of my eye, some shadow running off away from me, or some other dark shape slipping around the edge of my vision. But I haven't seen anything for several years now... I don't know what would have stopped that, but I thankfully feel a little less crazy. :) <br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-17 10:26 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(9 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;1019.9 in reply to 1019.8&nbsp;*Timestream overlaps, that's a different take on it, it reminds me of a theory or group of theories that involves that there is no time, everything's happening at once, I can't remember it though, it's at the tip of my brains. Something like the thread theory, thread, line, stream, damn. It'll come to me by the time I'm already at work watching the Shadows zip around with no access to the net and by the time I get back I'll have forgotten it already again. STRING! You might have one of those unique {I know oxymoron one of those / unique, but c'mon now lol} mindsets wired into that consciousness of being able to percieve beyond the boundaries of linear time and look over the rim of the rut of the present we all move forward slowly within. Shades Of Things that Were, Shades of Things to Come.*</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-24 6:47 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(10 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;1019.10 in reply to 1019.9&nbsp;lol. I'm happy just thinking it's stopped. I have no desire to be unique in the eyes of science. They'll turn me into their lab rat! *Squeaks!* <br />
A lot of things seems to be calming down in my life. I used to have the worst nightmares every night, again and again! I'd wake up freezing cold and drenched in sweat. But it's all sort of stopped. Or stopping. I had a nightmare the other night, but barely any lately. Yay! <br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-26 8:04 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(11 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;1019.11 in reply to 1019.10&nbsp;{Been having strange dreams too, but that's a topic for another thread, as it seems related to something else.}</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;AbbyC35 &nbsp;Sep-8 1:29 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(12 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;1019.12 in reply to 1019.2&nbsp;I have seen your shadow people.&nbsp; My first realisation of what I was experiencing happened in the middle of the day in the office, around lunchtime when everyone else was out.<br />
I often see lots of things 'out of the corner of my eye', not just the shadow people, but fully realised images of people.&nbsp; While I have only interacted with a couple, mostly I simply acknowledge their presence and get on with whatever I'm doing.&nbsp; <br />
The little ones I've only seen rarely.<br />
I've never seen anything inordinately evil or scary within the scope of this topic.<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-8 8:46 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AbbyC35 &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(13 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;1019.13 in reply to 1019.12&nbsp;*I get Shadow people during my waking hours, but the only fully realized visages I've been seeing are right as I'm going to sleep. Scenes of fully detailed people moving in real time, talking but not making sounds, and lately they've been looking at me with some surprise or shock. Then they vanish and I'm onto the next scene with one or a group of everyday looking people. I'll catch snippets of conversation without the images as well, going to sleep, some indecipherable, others a few words or a sentence, and some saying my name. This doesn't seem to happen if I remember to have my 1 - 3 glasses of relaxing beforebed red wine though.*<br />
{And boy I tell ya though, the Shadow People were out en masse when George Noory had his CoastToCoast show a coupla nights ago about Mothman, must've been my imagination firing off on all pistons going into overdrive or the energies within or around me were set just right.}</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;AbbyC35 &nbsp;Sep-8 8:28 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(14 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;1019.14 in reply to 1019.13&nbsp;I would love to hear all you know about mothman, stargoyle...when are you in metaphorum so we can have a chat??<br />
I never have any audio contact from what I see.&nbsp; The shadows would move as I watched, but the images of people are usually standing a few feet away, and it's if they are shy, I hardly ever see their faces.&nbsp; But: upon seeing them, I seem to have info on who they are, sometimes names, ages, and I can always remember what they are wearing (I wonder if there's a reason for that? lol).<br />
I have never followed this up properly with any sort of trying to work out or contact them, as I am generally a busy person and never know when one might make an appearance, but perhaps in the future I'll make time to study what's going on!<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-9 8:29 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AbbyC35 &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(15 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;1019.15 in reply to 1019.14&nbsp;*I'll have to have CryptoKnight bump up or start an article on it, depending on where we decide it belongs, it's either extraterrestrial, cryptozoological or interdimensional, it's real vague and debatable like teh jersey devil or springheel jack, but something about it rang true for me in a way I can't put a finger on. The show on it had melooking over my shoulder all night, either it's become moer credible or there's some very good story teling, but my spooky truth sense was tingling the back of my neck at parts of it. Might be a podcast of it at <a href="http://www.CoasttoCoastam.com">www.CoasttoCoastam.com</a> but not sure.*</p>
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From:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;1/27/2004 8:10 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;188.1&nbsp;Dream Interpretation Offers Insight <br />
Dream experts tell what the real meaning is behind our dreams. <br />
By&nbsp; Leanna Skarnulis <br />
Reviewed By&nbsp;Brunilda &nbsp;Nazario,&nbsp;MD <br />
Ever had the classic \&quot;examination\&quot; dream? You dream you're late for class and miss the exam, or you can't find the classroom, or you haven't studied or you studied the wrong subject. You panic. Upon awakening, you might dismiss the dream as irrelevant -- after all you haven't been a student for years. Or you may instantly sense how the dream reflects what's going on in your life. Perhaps the dream dramatizes how ill prepared you feel to handle a work project or reminds you to write a report you'd forgotten about. <br />
Most of us pay little attention to our dreams. The impression in western society is that dreams are the province of psychoanalysts seeking to unlock mysteries of neuroses and psychoses. But, in fact, dreams can be very useful tools for self-discovery and problem solving. It takes just a bit of practice to learn dream interpretation. <br />
Many books on dream interpretation contain a dream dictionary. Some common themes and their meanings are: <br />
Falling: insecurity, loss of control, feeling threatened <br />
Being chased: running away from your fears <br />
Teeth falling out: anxiety, losing face, concerns about self-image, inability to get a grip on something <br />
Being naked in public: feeling vulnerable, anxious about something that did or will happen, desire to be noticed <br />
Ocean: the unconscious, emotional energy <br />
Train: power, freedom <br />
Island: isolation, loneliness, tranquility, longing for independence <br />
Flying: desire for freedom, release of creative energy, transcending limitations <br />
Finding a new room in a house: <br />
discovering an aspect of yourself you weren't aware of <br />
Experts tell WebMD it's more instructive to understand dreams in terms of your own experience rather than to try to apply the meanings in dream dictionaries. Mark Freeman, PhD, who teaches a course on dream interpretation and uses dreams in personal counseling at Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla., suggests looking at the book called, A Dictionary of Symbols, by Juan Eduardo Cirlot, or The Secret Language of Dreams, by David Fontana, only after you've examined your dream and made associations between the dream symbols and your life. <br />
Gayle Delaney, PhD, a dream specialist in private practice in Mill Valley, Calif., is more emphatic about the place of dream dictionaries. \&quot;Throw them out,\&quot; she says. \&quot;They're the bane of all dream work. They've kept it in the dustbin of the intellectual mainstream. Yes, there are common dream themes, but no, they don't all mean the same thing.\&quot; <br />
Trends in Dream Interpretation <br />
Ancient cultures attached great significance to dreams as communication with God or prophecy or out-of-body travel. Much of twentieth century dream theory was influenced by three approaches: Freudian, Jungian and gestalt. Their differences are illustrated in the interpretations they would give to a dream about being chased. Freudians would say the dream represents a repressed wish to be captured and have sex. Jungians would say the pursuer represents a disowned part of the dreamer's personality that may need to be accepted. Gestalt theorists would suggest that every image in the dream represents some part of the dreamer. <br />
\&quot;Modern dream work has moved toward metaphor and problem solving, and people should stop trying to fit their interpretations to psychoanalytical theory,\&quot; says Delaney, author of seven books on dreams, including All About Dreams: Everything You Need To Know About Why We Have Them, What They Mean, and How To Put Them To Work for You. \&quot;If they describe their dream to five different theorists, they'll get five different interpretations.\&quot; <br />
Freeman, who uses dream interpretation primarily to counsel students regarding careers and relationships, tells WebMD most dreams compensate for skewed relationships to the outside world. \&quot;For example, if we're too nice, our anger and hostility can come out in dreams,\&quot; he says. He describes a woman who was so preoccupied with being pregnant that she neglected other aspects of her femininity. In a dream, she was at a party wearing a maternity dress when a voluptuous woman in a miniskirt approached and spilled a drink on her. \&quot;My client got very upset and angry in the dream,\&quot; says Freeman. \&quot;The dream was compensating for a lopsided situation in which she'd been too much into her maternal self and ignoring her femininity. Dreams can be self-correcting in that way, letting us know when we're out of balance.\&quot; <br />
Doing Your Own Dream Interpretation <br />
Both Delaney and Freeman use an interview approach with clients they say individuals can use to interpret their own dreams. Basically the interview unravels the dream metaphor to discover what the dream symbols mean to the dreamer and the dream's relevance to the dreamer's present day life. <br />
For example, Delaney's interview with a woman who dreamt she'd had sex with her old boyfriend, George, might go like this: <br />
Delaney: What is George like? <br />
Dreamer: Extremely handsome and dashing, but I couldn't get close to him. <br />
Delaney: Why did you break up? <br />
Dreamer: He was critical and kept me at arm's length. <br />
Delaney: Is there anyone in your life now who's sort of like George? <br />
Dreamer: I'm dating Michael. He's handsome and dashing, but he's blond. <br />
He's not at all like George. Last night before I went to sleep I tried to talk to him about our relationship, but he put his arms straight out and said he didn't want to talk about it. <br />
Delaney: So is there any parallel between the dream and real life? <br />
Dreamer: Now that you mention it ... <br />
Delaney says if friends told the dreamer that Michael was just like George, her subjective bias would prevent her from seeing the parallel. <br />
But subjective bias can be overridden in the dream state. \&quot;Dreams bring objectivity to everyday experience, and this dream revealed her unconscious pattern of choosing men like George.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Dreams are pretty transparent, but most people never try to decode them,\&quot; says Freeman. \&quot;It's like learning a new language.\&quot; He teaches a four-week dream interpretation class and says when students begin, they view the symbols literally. \&quot;Dreaming they fell down stairs must mean they fell down stairs,\&quot; he says. <br />
The device both Freeman and Delaney use to get dreamers past the literal symbols and discover how the symbols act as a metaphor for what's happening in their lives is to have them describe the people, setting, mood, and actions in a dream as though they're talking to someone from another planet. They say dreamers can use the interview technique on themselves, and Delaney suggests questions you could ask if, for example, you dreamed about losing a purse or wallet: <br />
What is a purse or wallet? Pretend I come from another planet and have no idea what one is, why humans use them and what they carry in them. <br />
Why would a human such as yourself care if your purse was lost or stolen? <br />
How do you feel in the dream when your purse is lost or stolen? <br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/12/2005 11:08 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;188.2 in reply to 188.1&nbsp;Dreams Can Solve Problems<br />
Dreams May Offer Emotional Support and Solutions<br />
By&nbsp;Miranda&nbsp;Hitti&nbsp;<br />
Reviewed By&nbsp;Brunilda&nbsp;Nazario,&nbsp;MD<br />
on Thursday, December 23, 2004<br />
WebMD Medical News<br />
Dec. 23, 2004 -- The answer to your problems may be found in your dreams. During sleep, dreams may offer solutions to difficulties within a week after the trouble starts, researchers say.<br />
In a new study, 470 Canadian undergraduate psychology students recorded their dreams for a week. <br />
They rated how well they recalled their dreams, as well as their dreams' intensity, emotions and impact. <br />
The next week, participants took a closer look at their most recent, well-recalled dream. They noted any connections between the dream and events on a randomly selected day up to a week before the dream. They then rated both their confidence in recalling the event and the extent of the association between the event and dream.<br />
After that, two independent judges were called in. Their job: Review the dreams and related events, and decide whether the dreams incorporated solutions to problems stemming from those events.<br />
Dreams really do try to offer solutions, they concluded. The dream world apparently works quickly, churning out insights and advice the night after a triggering event, and also six to seven days later. They say that dreams serve social and emotional adaptive functions.<br />
\&quot;This suggests an ongoing effort to resolve a problem in dreams during the week following the emergence of that problem,\&quot; says University of Alberta psychology professor Don Kuiken, in a news release.<br />
\&quot;Something is going on up there that at least touches on and alters the resolutions that people come up with,\&quot; says Kuiken, who worked on the study.<br />
The solutions that surfaced after about a week were especially significant for women. There weren't enough men in the study to be sure about any gender differences.<br />
Other research has shown that men and women dream differently.<br />
For instance, young women (up to age 39) recall dreams more often than men of the same age. Women are more likely to remember their dreams after experiencing stress and to describe their dreams as more vivid, meaningful, and impactful. Dream content also tends to be different between men and women, say the researchers.<br />
The study appears in the December issue of the Journal of Sleep Research.<br />
SOURCES: Nielsen, T. Journal of Sleep Research, December 2004; vol 13: pp 327-337. News release, University of Alberta.</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;3/21/2005 6:55 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;188.3 in reply to 188.2&nbsp;*I'm running into a few instances involving Dreams and their Meanings lately, so following up on this I add a recent article on the subject that's appeared to me at about the time this all is happening, lol. Funny how these things work: <br />
MSN Astrology: Free Dream Dictionary <a href="http://astrocenter.astrology.msn.com/msn/DreamDictionary.aspx">http://astrocenter.astrology.msn.com/msn/DreamDictionary.aspx</a> <br />
I'm also still available for Dream Interps, books can only tell you so much, the rest is situational, circumstantial, all that, never hurts to get a 5th opninion, lol.*</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;3/21/2005 6:59 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Lord_Drageir  unread&nbsp;(4 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;188.4 in reply to 188.3&nbsp;*And sorry I don't often respond through email, at least not at first, but we could definitely set up a time for a reading, I guarantee no results, but sometimes it just helps to air out the memory of it.*</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;3/23/2005 4:50 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(5 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;188.5 in reply to 188.3&nbsp;Oh man, talk about crazy dreams! Not that you were, or anything... But, you know. I've been having some pretty insane dreams lately, probably from the stress I somehow am not recognizing (?!) about the move in 8 DAYS!!! <br />
Yeah, so... This one dream I had the other night, I was driving for the first time ever, and I was driving a standard pick-up. I was driving it around and around from Tim Horton's to the ferry dock right beside the Timmy's, and each time I went around, the line up of cars got longer, and I was getting really pressed for time for some reason. And I kept trying to get a $20 bill back in change for a $20 bill when I was buying stuff from Tim Horton's... Crazy, eh? <br />
Another dream, I dare not go into much detail, 'cause it disturbs ME enough, that I'm sure you all don't wanna hear it. Basic idea, I got pregnant (??!) by somebody I know, and he didn't want anybody to know, and neither did I, and he didn't want to have anything to do with it, and, well, it wasn't pretty. lol. <br />
I looked them up, and basically they're just saying I've got a lot of crap happening, stress, bumpy road kind of deal. Trouble! Nothing seems to be saying it's all gonna be okay!? AGH! <br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;3/24/2005 8:14 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(6 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;188.6 in reply to 188.5&nbsp;(I can't figure out the Tim Horton's dream easily, it looked like your mind was trying out the limits of learned reality. Some people have flying dreams, Aqrn tries money schemes lol anything to be different.) <br />
Another dream, Basic idea, I got pregnant (??!) (Mother figures in a dream may represent someone who nurtures you in Your life, or the nurturing side of yourself.)<br />
 \&quot;Did she bring back any chicken nuggets? I'm Famishing here!\&quot;<br />
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From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;3/25/2005 4:00 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(7 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;188.7 in reply to 188.6&nbsp;I've been thinking a lot about that mess, and I've remembered another dream I had. I was biking down a street... Downhill. According to my dream dictionary; Any dream involving a bicycle shows there is an important decision to be made. Think carefully before coming to any conclusions. If you see a cyclist going uphill in your dream or speeding down it, you will make progress and favourable changes. <br />
Sounds good, right?! Unless I make some WRONG conclusion/decision... PAH! <br />
The driving dream: See yourself in the driving seat and it's a warning not to gamble for at least two weeks. <br />
Fine. <br />
Pregnancy &lt;cries&gt;: You are going through a hard time. For a girl it is an omen that others are going to help solve problems. For a woman, only patience can help you achieve your ambitions. <br />
19, can that really mean I'm, like, womanly? AM I A CHILD STILL?! Damn, I hate waiting! lol. <br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;3/26/2005 12:37 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(8 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;188.8 in reply to 188.7&nbsp;*A car represents the Ego, or whatever is the driving force in your life. This may be a desire to be rich, etc. If you are in the driver's seat, you feel in control of your life. If you are a passenger, you feel you are Not in control. {youre taking a backseat} If you dream of car crashing, it may represent a recent failure or fear of failure. <br />
Closest interp I could find for Preganancy was... Indigestion? Suffice to say the results were far from relevant or positive.*<br />
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From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-28 8:42 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(9 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;188.9 in reply to 188.8&nbsp;Soul/itar/y Re/define/meant My Blog<br />
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November 1, 2006 - Wednesday <br />
My paranatural life stories, dreams and realities. <br />
Current mood: peaceful <br />
Category: Dreams and the Supernatural <br />
Last night was full of weird dreams, but I didn't get to typing them up soon enough for memory to start taking out the larger details. Windup toy black cats with grenades inside of them being led onto the steps of churches by real life living cats. Grassy sidewalks outside of pristine penitentiaries filled with preachers ad superheroes. Music, explosions, ticking, musicbox melodies, some other stuff, it's all a blur, but I think I'm heading into another seasonal dreaming cycle, things get very interesting from here. <br />
Parapsychology is a branch of reading I've been into ever since I knew how to read and was told ghosts and psychic powers exist outside of comic books. Even before that I've been told I am from a psychic family, everyone seeming to have specialized or multiple abilities. But my Dreams remain weird.<br />
This one was from some time back but if anyone wants to take a crack at interpreting it? Go for it.</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;MidniteSun &nbsp;Aug-28 10:31 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(10 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;188.10 in reply to 188.9&nbsp;This thread has caught me. I hate sleeping because of the dreams I have. This could be extremely interesting.<br />
I'm not good at interpreting dreams (if I was then maybe I wouldn't be so afraid of sleeping...) but the cats thing...that got me. Maybe you're frustrated with how people get other people who seem inferior to them to do their dirty work. Since it is a church that the negativity is directed towards, the church could represent causes and all beliefs. <br />
It could represent a frustration with people manipulating religion to fit their own needs. The toy cats are following the real ones blindly, they lose themselves and because they follow the ones manipulating faith, so faithfully, so blindly they end up destroying it. Though it's mostly the real cats' fault, the toy cats are at fault as well for not questioning what they believe is wrong; they could choose to not take the grenades and to not follow the cats. <br />
As for the subjects being black cats and not some other creature, some people are superstitious of black cats, so they could also represent fear. I'm going to use one of my favorite quotes \&quot;What you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys\&quot; - Chief Dan George.<br />
As for the preachers and Superheroes being in penitentiaries, I don't know. My mind is exhausted, I haven't slept for a few days.<br />
Let me know if I'm hitting the nail on the head or hitting your head with a nail. I was just going by first impressions.</p>

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From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-30 7:53 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;MidniteSun &nbsp;(11 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;188.11 in reply to 188.10&nbsp;My qwikskim interp went kinda like<br />
The forces of superstition or magic leading vicariously extension symbols of their presence into institutions peopled by false idols and societal figures. Then again a dream is sometimes just a dream lol.<br />
Dunno if Crypto's covered this one yet but a recent dream of me being ordered to go to the back of a horse buggy and get a case of something called buttermilk beer, not sure how the rest went, it was just weird.., Buttermilk Beer?!</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;MidniteSun &nbsp;Aug-31 10:53 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(12 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;188.12 in reply to 188.11&nbsp;Buttermilk beer??????????? Yetch.....</p>
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From:&nbsp;PSioniKman &nbsp;&nbsp;9/24/2006 10:20 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;970.1&nbsp;Hi, i have been interested in Psi ability for some time now, i have read quite a few books and have my own theories on how things work...im not saying im a true telepath in the 100% sense, but quite often i finish peoples sentences and can predict things...it doesnt work at will but when im relaxed and in an intuitive frame of mind pretty weird things can happen, almost in a druidic sense.<br />
If Anyone would like to discuss Psi ability or recount strange incidents, please do so here.<br />
I firmly believe that all of us ( human or otherwise ( animals included) ) have abilities that have yet to be charted scientifically. I hope one day that science will seriously except that there is more to life than the physical reality we exist in. Some of us know there is more than that here in our universe or indeed multiverses.<br />
So please feel free to share your thoughts ( too late i know what your going to think ) (j/k)<br />
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Im sitting down one evening, i think of talking to my best friend jake, i go and pick up the phone and press the on button, i go to hear the dialling tone before tapping in the numbers ....i dont hear a dialling tone..i say hello and then jake answers..cool huh...but what was rreally cool is that he hadnt dialled any numbers himself...both of us had wanted to talk to each other, but yet neither of us had keyed in our respective numbers...we just connected. For me, i have heard of plenty people saying \&quot; oh i was just thinking about you when you rang\&quot; pretty normal...but what about when nobody types the numbers??? <br />
thats just for starters...<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/24/2006 2:58 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;PSioniKman &nbsp;&nbsp;(2 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;970.2 in reply to 970.1&nbsp;*I've heard of and experienced that thinking of someone in a call and the phone ringing but that above definitely outdoes the standard mold lol. My family's kinda woodsy ScotsIrish with a pretty decent psychic history, seeming like each person specializing in something or multiple abilities, which do get better under training. I've only honed the crude rudimentary animal sensories. Some intuition or is it into wishin? Clairaudiency, and the ability to guage thoughts and emotions and intent by body language and travel, movement, patterns. Truth sense. Something I cal the LifeForce Scan, just releasing my mind like captured light all around me, t detect of someone or something might still be in a building. Smell, touch, hi and lo frequency hearing, night sight. But I can't predict the future or read someone's deepest thoughts on command. I know that's the copout some psifolk would use, but it's true, it happens best when it's let to happen. Sometimes it for me has to get curious enough to peer outta it's cerebral den and sniff the air of its own volition. There are a few abilities I play around with, time killers, but in my line of work I truly do have too much time on my brains. And the possibilities do seem limitless, but there can be overload, moodswings, anxiety, depression, stress, introversion, and ultimately medication. I don't think Humans were really meant to live in such hundreds in so little space, lol. Some of it's Psi, some of it's just coping with my new condition, but all of it at least keeps me on my toes.*</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;PSioniKman &nbsp;&nbsp;9/25/2006 4:35 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(3 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;970.3 in reply to 970.2&nbsp;I agree that psi and related phenomena happen when your not thinking about it, and usually not thinking about much at all. maybe we should call it zombie psi?<br />
Im interested in your, what you call animal senses....can you tell when its going to rain for instance, or when something bad will happen?<br />
I also have animal empathy, that is connecting with all kinds of animals. I find that when i am relaxed and my cat is asleep or just chilling and i am tuned in with her, my auditory senses are much raised. As if i am channeling through her.<br />
I also believe that what people nowadays term synchronicity is in fact psi in origin, but that origin may be in fact be the universes conciousness acting....anyone have any thoughts on this? or wish to share any psi experiences with us...<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/25/2006 2:13 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;PSioniKman &nbsp;&nbsp;(4 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;970.4 in reply to 970.3&nbsp;*Well, I can tell when it's gonna rain, and when it's gonna, or really trying to, storm. Could be me, I could be good old country common sense. Most of it is knowing the senses are there, and paying attention, over time they'll train themselves. Avoiding Danger usually takes the form of anxiety possibilities, when a closeby future event days or minutes ahead of me, well it doesn't tell me what's gonna happen, just do things a bit differently, go a different route, avoid a type of person. I've had em as recent as seconds before, so I Could see what was causing it, driving through an intersection seeing a person in a red porsche I KNOW Runs red lights and is reckless, and perhaps not now, but sometime certain they will kill someone. I just can't be bothered to check the news often to confirm any of this. Synchronicity rules, but then I was already gonna say that, it was fated, lol. Animal telepathy, I got a real strong rapport with a cat I've raised from a squeeking newborn, I can tell when he's so much as ThInKiNg about Trouble. The other cat, who's mildly retarded, hates me, and was not raised as early by us, is a blank slate, like reading a pet rock, Psychometry's the only way to go there, lol. C'mon people, does any of this ring a psychic bell with ya?*</p>
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From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/17/2004 2:44 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;434.1&nbsp;E-mail message <br />
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It was opening night at the theater and The Amazing Claude was topping the <br />
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The excitement was almost electric as Claude withdrew a beautiful antique pocket watch from his coat. <br />
\&quot;I want you each to keep your eye on this antique watch. It's a very special watch. It's been in my family for six generations.\&quot; He began to swing the watch gently back and forth while quietly chanting, \&quot;Watch the watch, watch the watch, watch the watch....\&quot; <br />
The crowd became mesmerized as the watch swayed back and forth, light gleaming off its polished surface. <br />
Hundreds of pairs of eyes followed the swaying watch, until suddenly it slipped from the hypnotist's fingers and fell to the floor, breaking into a hundred pieces. <br />
\&quot;Shit!\&quot; said the hypnotist. <br />
It took three weeks to clean up the theater. <br />
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From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;10/18/2004 4:04 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;434.2 in reply to 434.1&nbsp;AHAHAhahHA!&nbsp;so bad... lol.<br />
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how do you make a sweet little old lady say \&quot;bitch\&quot;?<br />
tell another little old lady to yell \&quot;bingo!\&quot;<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;10/19/2004 8:13 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(3 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;434.3 in reply to 434.2&nbsp;*Hell Not just OldLadies, I had Plans for that $100!! <br />
lol. <br />
Anyways, I learned Hypnotism at an early age, inspired by comics and cartoons. Started with Animal Hypnotism, I used a technique that works on rabbits on my cat, had it so deep under, it seemed Dead, then I did something Real mean! I suddenly stood up and it slid off my lap, bonked her head, and ran off, totally confused, LOL!*&nbsp;<br />
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From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;10/19/2004 8:39 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(4 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;434.4 in reply to 434.3&nbsp;teeheeheeee&nbsp; :S<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;10/19/2004 3:04 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(5 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;434.5 in reply to 434.4&nbsp;*lol, it wasn't Exactly Animal Cruelty, that WAS the happiest most relaxed cat I've ever Seen, right up until the poor thing didn't do the \&quot;Cat Thing\&quot; and land on her feet. <br />
I then worked up to Humans, but then I'm not sure if that was Hypnotism, or simply Guided Meditation, but you never seen a buncha kids like us so \&quot;Hyper to get Relaxed\&quot;. We didn't Have drugs available to us, lol, so they took hits off my brain, so to speak.*&nbsp;<br />
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From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;10/19/2004 4:47 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(6 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;434.6 in reply to 434.5&nbsp;man... i wish i could hypnotise people, or even just animals... or myself... except, i don't believe in hypnotism... lol. &lt;sigh&gt; WOULDN'T THAT BE CRAZY IF YOU COULD HYPNOTISE YOURSELF?! ... dude!&nbsp;<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;10/20/2004 8:05 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(7 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;434.7 in reply to 434.6&nbsp;*I think they call it: <br />
Meditation, <br />
Affirmations, <br />
and just plain Autosuggestion. <br />
so I'd suggest you get an Auto you could meditate in, affirmative? <br />
Haaaaa haaaaa, now to hypmotize deez peeplez inta tinkin I be funnay!*&nbsp;<br />
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From:&nbsp;deepwaterz &nbsp;10/21/2004 5:08 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(8 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;434.8 in reply to 434.7&nbsp;haha&nbsp;</p>
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From:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;12/29/2003 1:33 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 1)&nbsp;&nbsp;165.1&nbsp;The Metaverse! <br />
Parapsychology! <br />
{{{Mind}}} over {{{Matter!}}} (Moderator: Metaphorm) <br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;The Power of Positive Thought <br />
MonotarRach <br />
My most favourite quote in the entire world was something my grandfather used to say so i have no idea if it was his or from somewhere else... <br />
If you don't MIND it it won't MATTER <br />
in other words always mind the good stuff and make that bigger cause the more you focus on it the more real it will become...leave worries be they can't help, tis not their function after all... if you feel the need to worry make it the best kind so it can MATTER make it huge make it real MIND only happiness and good things into existance and if we ever work out how, we can cancel out all the bad stuffs <br />
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I know from living with my New THought/Religious Science reverend of an Aunt that there's actually a working principle thought of there. <br />
New thought is actually a faith based on that, putting God not as an anthropomorphosed entity but more like a life force/Energy form, like \&quot;The Force\&quot;. <br />
THought&gt;becomes Energy&gt;becomes Matter. <br />
What you think and feel even subconsciously has a frightening amount of control of what happens in your life and environment. <br />
People, places and things you know and experience could all have roots in your thinking patterns. <br />
MonotarRach <br />
The hardest part is not allowing other people to intrude on the 'positive' thought so unless you can guarantee that they will hold true to the outcome you require it is usually best to keep it to yourself...the other one to watch out for is 'be careful what you wish for it just might happen' so framing the intent is very important... <br />
Metaphorm <br />
Quickly on the mental principle of magic, before my mentallity vanishes magically for the day and i hypnotise myself to sleep. <br />
SHamans, Mages and Mystic's powers and ultranormal abilities were actually boosted by faith in their abilities. <br />
We even had something like that in teh New Thought Churches caled faith healing. a person would submit a slip of paper into a box to be picked up at random by another person who would meditate on it, knowing in turn that the problem they submitted was being prayed on by soemone else. Little secret though, not all those requests got to other people, but the conditions improved, the problems solved, despite the lack of assistance. SO it turns into a question of the source of power, the root of change, always within the self. <br />
It aint just God that helps those who help themselves, a person has to be willing to be helped in order to be helped. <br />
Additionally psychic control groups have succeeded in concentrating all their energy into actually inducing poltergeist affects, simply through their faith in themselves and eachother, they created an atrificial lifeform out of nothing. <br />
Makes ya wonder about the roots of some Gods? </p>

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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/12/2006 1:42 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(1 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;881.1&nbsp;<br />
{Do YOU see DeAd PeOpLe!?!} Ghostlife Experiences!<br />
I see dead people, only they don't know they're dead yet.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1 votes (25%)I see dead people, or at least extremely lame people on daytime gameshows.&nbsp;&nbsp;0 votes (0%)I smell dead people, there's this restaurant in town...,&nbsp;&nbsp;2 votes (50%)I hear dead people, the next person who talks to me, dies.&nbsp;&nbsp;0 votes (0%)I feel dead, people, I think I need a nap, a long long dirt nap, lol.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1 votes (25%)&nbsp;4 people have voted so far<br />
Your vote was I feel dead, people, I think I need a nap, a long long dirt nap, lol. on 2/12/2006 1:44 pm <br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/12/2006 1:49 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(2 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;881.2 in reply to 881.1&nbsp;\&quot;Sam, part 1\&quot; <br />
*This one is the first sighting of the 6 - 7 foot tall pillar of humanoid grey smokemist known as Sam. Tall and longnecked with his only recognizable features being just a pair of almost solid lookingsounding boots and glowing orbs within the front of his faceless head. I was only just on my first year of life, but crying like someone at that age does often. Mom and Dad debated who'd get up and attend to the screaming kid, when it was decided they both would. Oddly I stopped bawling and my crib was already being attended to, by a tall grey foggy figure bent over the sleeping form of the me. It's hand seeming placed on my forehead, but upon being noticed by the stunned parents at the door, it slowly turned it's glowing eyes head to them, stood up and vanished, either by wakling through the wall, or just fading. Sam makes appearances later onin life, stay tuned.*</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;2/12/2006 2:05 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(3 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;881.3 in reply to 881.2&nbsp;Go on. I don't buy stuff I was TOLD about. Personally. You've seen this, uh, grey guy since, you say? <br />
The first people I saw that weren't there were, like, these two people walking around inside of a friend's house. I'd gone over because my friend and I were going to play basketball, and while I was waiting (she was over to the right of the door) I saw a woman and a child walking off to the left, and up the stairs. They came outta nowhere, and they were walking kind of sunk into the floor, like they were walking on the ground under the house. They disappeared quickly, and my friend was creeped out when I told her that I had seen two ghosts walking through her floor. <br />
I got the impression that they were \&quot;there\&quot; before the house was. <br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/12/2006 2:25 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(4 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;881.4 in reply to 881.3&nbsp;\&quot;Sam part 2, at least as far as I presently know.\&quot; <br />
*Sam's next dramatic appearance was on a stormy night, after the story before this one was told, plus one involving a sighting involving broad daylight, and my stepsister seeing a solitary pair of boots leaving the kitchen heading outside. So, our heads fulla ghostiness, me and my brother nutty imaginative kids sure enough saw Sam appear from behind a tree, slowly walk across the yard, stop, and look at us, chilling us both to the bones, and then proceed to walk around to the back of the house. We sure enough ran to the back door window to see if he made a full circle, but it seemed he was done being visible for the night. One other Sam story I was told by both mom and my bro was just one instance of my brother oversleeping once and winding up grabbed by the ankles by some force and dragthrown off the bed. Telekinetics were introduced at an early age I guess. Had me and my brother practicing trying to move objects with our brains all day. Well More later, Sam's story just about wraps up here, with but one more notable submission.*</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/12/2006 2:59 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(5 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;881.5 in reply to 881.4&nbsp;{I'll just go ahead and post up a part three and wrap up the Sam saga, short easy, that's the way with brief hints tips sights and associations. Not alot of flair and chilly horror, just what I remember.} <br />
\&quot;Sam, part 3, the farewell sighting.\&quot; <br />
Okay, as a teenager, on his bike on a dark country road pretty buzzed and what I call Between Parties, from one to the other, ya know. It was that ideal time of type of spooky night that recollected at me those long ago ghost stories told to me. So I figured, wtf, noone can hear me anyways. Here goes. \&quot;Alright Sam, you ghost thing, if you were ever real, appear now, I dare ya.\&quot; Nothing. I shrugged it off, played it cool, but was partially disappointed. An about 9-10 foot yellow \&quot;S curve\&quot; sign was glowing with the light of a reflected streetlight it caught my attention because just then something walked in front of it. Something tall, but something you could see the sign Through! It clumped across the road in a few easy steps, and I decided just then one party was enough for the night, and did a U-turn on the bike, headed home and eventually got some sleep in.* <br />
{Now for some background on Sam. Sam worked in the Navy, and or was possibly an ancestor or family guardian spirit. He died by hanging, hence the height and long neck resultant from his decomposing body stretching out loosely as it hung. Why he died was he was caught cheating on his wife, and she had somehow hung him or got him hung, or he hung himself, it's kinda iffy how anyone can Hang anyone who's unwilling. But that's it for the Sam stories I think. I say Stories be cause they can all pretty much be explained away t nothing, but around a campfire, on a dark spooky night, Sam can live forever.}</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/12/2006 3:05 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(6 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;881.6 in reply to 881.3&nbsp;*The spirit residue kinda unaware spirits tend to correspond to their remembered architectures. Some will walk halfway through newer walls, through doors that aren't there, top part through the floor, and rarely even legs walking from the ceiling.*<br />
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<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/7/2005 12:18 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;555.1&nbsp;E-mail message <br />
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The Texas Ghost Lights Conference<br />
\&quot;Ghost Lights of Texas\&quot; Under The Spotlight At Conference<br />
Mystery Orbs To Be Discussed<br />
<a href="http://snipurl.com/dtq3">http://snipurl.com/dtq3</a><br />
Dateline: Monday, April 4, 2005<br />
By: NICK REDFERN<br />
By: Phenomena US Editor In Chief<br />
The Texas Ghost Lights Conference<br />
The Marfa Lights in West Texas and the Bragg Light of the Big Thicket, Texas have inspired<br />
countless legends of restless spirits. But there is a growing body of evidence that, far<br />
from being mere curiosities, or the stuff of folklore, the Texas mystery lights constitute<br />
a genuine scientific anomaly.<br />
Whether they are called fireballs, ghost lights, spook lights, earth lights, or mystery<br />
lights, these unexplained spooky luminosities are surprisingly numerous. Lights of unknown<br />
origin are known to recur in specific locations in North Carolina, Missouri, California,<br />
Washington, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Ghost light locations in the British Isles, Norway,<br />
Japan, and Australia have also been extensively documented.<br />
Investigators regard the lights as a little understood aspect of the earth's<br />
electromagnetic energy field. But they could be a global phenomenon of paradigm-shifting<br />
significance. They sometimes behave peculiarly, as if they are interacting with human<br />
observers like curious animals. This may be why the ancient Celtic peoples regarded the<br />
lights as fairies, and why the shamans of some cultures sought out the locations of the<br />
lights as entrances to the spirit world. Recurring ghost lights could hold clues to a<br />
dimension of Nature that is rarely even suspected in the modern age.<br />
Texas is likely to play a key role in emerging earth mysteries research. According to<br />
Japanese physicist Dr. Yoshi-Hiko Ohtsuki , there are more sightings of mystery lights in<br />
Texas than anywhere else in the world.<br />
On June 11, Natural Awakenings - Austin, with the association of Anomaly Archives, will<br />
present \&quot;The Texas Ghost Lights Conference\&quot; from 2:00 - 8:00 pm at the First Unitarian<br />
Universalist Church at 4700 Grover in Austin. You will learn the latest about this curious<br />
phenomenon from four leading authorities on ghost lights, complete with photographs and<br />
video displays.<br />
Renowned British author, lecturer, and broadcaster, Paul Devereux, is an experienced<br />
researcher dealing mainly with consciousness studies and ancient sacred sites. He is the<br />
author of Earth Lights Revelation, Fairy Paths &amp; Spirit Roads, Re-Visioning the Earth, and<br />
numerous other scholarly articles and books. He will explain why the lights have much to<br />
teach our physicists and remarkable lessons to teach all of us.<br />
Nick Redfern is the author of the books, A Covert Agenda; The FBI Files; Cosmic Crashes;<br />
Strange Secrets; Three Men Seeking Monsters; and the forthcoming Body Snatchers In The<br />
Desert. He is the US Editor of the newsstand magazine, Phenomena. Nick has uncovered<br />
intriguing official British Government files on unidentified luminous phenomena and ghost<br />
lights that date back nearly a century, and will be discussing this never-before-seen data<br />
at the conference.<br />
James Bunnell is the author of two books on the Marfa Lights, Seeing Marfa Lights and<br />
Night Orbs. He is an aeronautical and mechanical engineer and retired in 2000 from BAE<br />
Systems as Director of Mission Solutions for U.S. Air Force Programs. He will present a<br />
fascinating video slide show of photographs taken from two monitoring stations he set up<br />
that illustrate his contention that the Marfa Lights constitute a deep-rich-fascinating<br />
mystery that never ceases to amaze those who take time to investigate.<br />
Rob Riggs is the Editor of Natural Awakenings - Austin, the author of In the Big Thicket:<br />
Exploring Nature's Mysterious Dimension, and contributed chapters on unexplained phenomena, ancient mysteries and the Texas Ghost Lights in Weird Texas, to be published later this year by Barnes &amp; Noble. He has appeared on Art Bell's Coast to Coast and numerous radio shows discussing the ghost lights and other mysteries of the Big Thicket.<br />
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From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;4/7/2005 3:24 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(2 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;555.2 in reply to 555.1&nbsp;Ahh, it's so nice living knowing that not everything can be explained. I fear that I must admit that I don't believe in bigfoot, or the loch ness monster, or other things of those sorts. Ghosts, are questionable, but I don't know what I believe concerning the afterlife. UFOs, aliens, I really don't believe in, but I don't believe that it's not possible that there are other lifeforms out there in that infinite universe thing, lol. <br />
Hrm, but I feel better not knowing everything about the world. For one thing, it'd be scary knowing what's out there, or what happens when you die. For another, life would be incredibly boring if there was nothing left to the imagination. Life's better lived when there are mysteries to ponder over. :) <br />
Aqrn <br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/8/2005 1:33 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(3 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;555.3 in reply to 555.2&nbsp;*I live For the mystery, I live In the mystery. Try living a day in my life, it's... life-changing, lol. <br />
Another thing I wanna add here just in case they didnt, was these are also known by some as Will o' the Wisps, another glowing phenomenon associated with ghosts and fairies. Also some related study on this would be St. Elmo's Fire, Ball Lightning, stuff like that, it's a fine line between superscience and actual paranormal happenings here.*<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;11/11/2005 7:29 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(4 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;555.4 in reply to 555.3&nbsp;{Called Irrlicht in German, these beings frequent swamps and bogs, most if not all reports describe them as shy and retiring, retreating rapidly or fading upon approach.}</p>
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&quot;33&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>{This one just tickles me because man ANYTHING will sell on EBay! I heard recently of some woman trying to sell her Poltergeists in a bag, sealed, beginning and ending bids were a penny, and she opted to not sell them because she was not convinced they were going to a caring home? But on to the original article.}</p>

<p>Parapsychologicals!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Woman sells father's ghost on eBay?</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;12/5/2004 3:05 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 1)&nbsp;&nbsp;456.1&nbsp;MSNBC - Woman sells father's ghost on eBay<br />
<a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6651230/">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6651230/</a> <br />
*Whew I thought this one was gonna turn into one of those controversial morality debates, not that I'm not UP for one, but sheesh. But, imagine if you will, in the future say. Ghosts being recognized officially by the scientific community, gaining citizenship, bought sold traded and used for labor. It's either far out or its far off. It's all up to chance I say. Now if you'll excuse me, my poltergeist housemaid's taken to flinging plates all over the place again, those wild urges of her's are taking forever to grow out of.*</p>
 
<p>{Man, what won't people do on the Internet, toast with jesus' face on it, celebrity poop, amazing. We branch into ghosts rights too actually, isn't it slavery to sell the sentient soul or spirit essence of an living challenged intangible hman being?}</p>
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&quot;33&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>Parapsychologicals!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;~Spirits~Of~Family~type~Visitations!~</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;12/29/2003 1:09 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 1)&nbsp;&nbsp;163.1&nbsp;<br />
The Metaverse! <br />
Parapsychology! <br />
~Ghosts~Spirits~and~other~Nonsolid~Beings!~ (Moderator: Metaphorm) <br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;Sightings <br />
MonotarRach <br />
I can speak for myself here they are freaky when they decide to show themselves...I have had multiple instances of seeing people that have supposedly 'passed on' leaving themselves to freak me out...I know this cause i have made some unfortunate squeaky noises when they appear... <br />
One in particular that stays in mind is my daughters Great-Grandmother checking her out when she was only 6 weeks old...I actually thought it was her father (waking from sleep at the time) until i realised that the moon was shining 'through' the person...this was my indication that she came in love because i felt in no way that my daughter was under threat from her...didn't stop me from being freaked that i saw her but at least i didn't scream <br />
Metaphorm <br />
That's nice of her to check in like that, but totally expected. <br />
Grandmothers are just neat that way. <br />
Both my Grandmothers are no doubt checking in on the us family from time to time. In fact think could ask almost anyone in my family and they'd agree and maybe even have experienced that effect. <br />
MonotarRach <br />
Yep Grandmothers do do that...my mother used to keep Marshall occupied for hours and she had crossed over about 2 years before he was born. She tried showing up in my dreams as solid and i ( ) did scream...kinda unnerving to have someone that close turn up...weird too since other peoples family don't seem to affect me the same way <br />
Metaphorm <br />
Must be something akin to a carrier signal frequency that can induce various reactions.., <br />
I'm sure she didnt mean to \&quot;spook\&quot; ya, but her signal pitch, so to speak, must have been turned up a little too high for the bearability matrix to withstand. <br />
Oh oh brb more info for ya.., <br />
on dreams.., <br />
The Mother/Grandmother Archetype in Dreams represents someone who nurtures you in real life or may b even the nurturing side of yourself.&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>{Rach, back in the day used to be fun to talk to I'm remembering, before her mind got outta hand. I must have a bad effect on women sometimes, internet phormones lol. But fun converses, debates, agreeances back then.} :S</p>
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&quot;33&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>Parapsychologicals!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Ghost stories? (and 5 Urban Legends.)Subscribe&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
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From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/30/2003 2:00 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 1)&nbsp;&nbsp;62.1&nbsp;<br />
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Scary stories <br />
Tales to put the fright in your Halloween night <br />
by Heather Moylan <br />
In this issue: <br />
Good &amp; bad ghosts, <br />
Five urban legends <br />
Even if your trick-or-treating days are distant memories, you can still get your thrills this Halloween thanks to these haunting tales. <br />
Ghosts, the good and the bad <br />
\&quot;He's like Casper. Nothing he does ever hurts anybody.\&quot; That's how one employee at the Toys R' Us in Sunnyvale, California, described \&quot;Johnson,\&quot; the friendly neighborhood ghost who haunts the store. <br />
Skeptical? Just go by what dozens of witnesses, a handful of newspaper reports, several séances and the TV show \&quot;That's Incredible\&quot; have claimed. Reportedly a ranch hand in the 1880s at the current Toys R Us site, Johnson bled to death from an accident just after his lover left him. Now in the spirit world, he kills time by turning on the water when ladies are in the bathroom, bouncing balls down the aisles, throwing toys from the shelves and teasing cleaners with a teddy bear. But all his hijinks are harmless, says one employee. \&quot;It's a good ghost. It's fun here.\&quot; <br />
Another \&quot;good\&quot; ghost story claims that victims of a Salt Lake City crash between a school bus and a train in the 1940s now patrol the tracks, pushing stalled cars to safety. In a similar tale, New Jersey's paranormal enthusiasts claim their state has \&quot;Gravity Roads.\&quot; On one, stopped cars will be pushed backwards by the spirit of a girl who died on her prom night at an intersection close by. <br />
If only these spirits were all so sweet. One of America's best-known ghost stories tells the tale of the Bell Witch, tormenter of the John Bell family in 19th century Tennessee. The ghost was reputedly the spirit of Kate Batts, a neighbor of the Bells who was bitter over a land squabble. She vowed on her deathbed to annoy the family once she arrived in the after world. <br />
Tennessee's 1933 guide book said the Bell Witch \&quot;threw furniture and dishes at [the family]. She pulled their noses, yanked their hair, and poked needles into them. She yelled all night to keep them from sleeping, and snatched food from their mouths at mealtime.\&quot; <br />
When word spread of their supernatural houseguest, the Bells were visited by hundreds of tourists, including future President Andrew Jackson who reportedly faced Batts' wrath as well when she poked and pulled at Jackson and his men. <br />
One source quotes Jackson as saying, \&quot;I'd rather fight the British in New Orleans than to have to fight the Bell Witch.\&quot; <br />
5 urban legends <br />
Be afraid, be very afraid! These are some of folklore's more frightening tales. <br />
Alligators in the sewers — Back in the 60s and 70s, parents returning from vacations in Florida would bring their kids baby alligators as souvenirs. When the pets grew too big, Mom and Dad flushed them down the toilet. But instead of croaking, they colonized and mutated thanks to the toxic sewage. Underground workers are often faced with gaggles of angry albino alligators. <br />
Check the backseat! — Driving on the highway at night, a woman grows increasingly alarmed as the car behind her moves in closer and repeatedly flashes its lights. When she gets home, she darts from the car expecting to outrun the other driver but he's in hot pursuit yelling, \&quot;Call 911!\&quot; Turns out he could see the silhouette of a knife-wielding man rising up out of the backseat of the woman's car. Every time he flashed his lights, the killer would duck back down. <br />
Watch your back — and your organs — A business traveler meets an attractive woman at a bar in Las Vegas. The next thing he knows he's waking up in a tub of ice, with a tube coming out of his back. When the paramedics arrive, he finds out he's the latest victim of \&quot;organ harvesting\&quot; and his kidneys have a new home on the black market. <br />
Killer jacket, man — A week after buying a pricey new fur jacket, a wealthy woman feels pains in her neck. When a doctor inspects, he sees a bite, presumably from something poisonous. Unbeknownst to the wealthy woman buyer, her new fur jacket was home to a deadly snake, sewed into the lining. <br />
Aren't you glad you didn't turn on the lights? — Once upon a time there were two studious college roommates, Maggie and Jane. One night before finals, Maggie went to the library and Jane stayed at home. When Maggie pops back in late at night to grab some supplies, she keeps the lights off so as not to wake her friend. The next morning, Maggie returns to find her dorm room surrounded by police. On the wall is written, \&quot;AREN'T YOU GLAD YOU DIDN'T TURN ON THE LIGHTS?\&quot; Apparently Jane was being killed just as Maggie came by. <br />
Scary stuff, huh? Well, we should tell you most of these are hoaxes.</p>
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&quot;34&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>Parapsychologicals!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;ZOMBIES, the living corpses?</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;3/27/2005 3:09 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;546.1&nbsp;*Something to kick off a discussion on Zombies? Don't make me raise the dead here folks, lol* <br />
Edited 27/03/2005 18:12 ET ET by Stargoyle&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/6/2005 1:22 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;546.3 in reply to 546.2&nbsp;*Looks like we're having some problems linking images, they musta somehow snatched em back because I'm not seeing them. Gonna post this here and head to that site to see if I missed a rule about remote linking or something.* <br />
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Back From the Grave<br />
An old man and woman were married for years, even though they hated each other. When they had a confrontation, screaming and yelling could be heard deep into the night. <br />
The old man would shout, \&quot;When I die, I will dig my way up and out of the grave and come back and haunt you for the rest of your life!\&quot;<br />
Neighbors feared him. They believed he practiced black magic because of the many strange occurrences that took place in their neighborhood. <br />
The old man liked the fact he was feared.<br />
To everyone's relief, he died of a heart attack when he was 68. His wife had a closed casket at the wake. After the burial, she went straight to the local bar and began to party as if there was no tomorrow.<br />
Her neighbours, concerned for her safety, asked, \&quot;Aren't you afraid that he may indeed be able to dig his way up and out of the grave and come back and haunt you for the rest of your life?\&quot; <br />
The wife put down her drink and said, \&quot;Let the old bastard dig. I had him buried upside down.<br />
*Now, Brb, I got some checking-on to do.*</p>
 
<p>\&quot;OmfgD where AM I? GET me Back!\&quot;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/6/2005 1:28 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(4 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;546.4 in reply to 546.3&nbsp;<br />
Error messages&nbsp; <br />
This message means that the publisher could not find a particular page that was requested. <br />
If you were typing in a Web address, you can check the address to make sure it is accurate. <br />
This message also appears if a page's author mistyped the address of another page. <br />
Technical details<br />
This is a server result&nbsp;&nbsp;404 Not Found. <br />
*They either erased the site, or changed the link.*<br />
 \&quot;Well, dang.\&quot;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;4/7/2005 3:31 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(5 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;546.5 in reply to 546.4&nbsp;Uhm, so... Your little dudes are all dead now? ALL OF THEM!? Wow, that almost is uncool. It's so low on the cool scale, it might actually be hot! Ahahah, okay, um, sigh. lol. I don't like linking to other sites for info/pics for this very reason. They're unreliable! But, I'm sure they'll turn up again somewhere. :D <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/8/2005 1:26 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(6 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;546.6 in reply to 546.5&nbsp;*No biggie, lol, it cripples the graphics effort somewhat, but bleh. It was a cool site too! :( It's loss will be felt here for replies to come.*</p>
 
<p>{Some funny stuff, but does it still help resurrect discussions of zombies or can it be raised from the dead at all lol.} (fail)</p>
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&quot;34&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>Parapsychologicals!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;\\/-A-/\\/\\-P|RES!: The Eternal Hungerrr!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/28/2005 4:12 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 7)&nbsp;&nbsp;550.1&nbsp;(Okay let's try this again.., reeeeal bad start..,) <br />
Edited 28/03/2005 19:29 ET ET by Metaphorm&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/28/2005 4:33 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 7)&nbsp;&nbsp;550.2 in reply to 550.1&nbsp;  Who here can tell the difference between an Incubus and a Succubus? (It's all in the wording..,)<br />
 \&quot;Hraaahahahah! He said Succu, uh, lol, Onslaught remains silent for now.\&quot;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;3/28/2005 5:03 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3 of 7)&nbsp;&nbsp;550.3 in reply to 550.2&nbsp;Ooo! Oo! incubus = evil entity that attacks women, succubus = evil entity that attacks men :) like me... lol. j/k <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/28/2005 5:33 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(4 of 7)&nbsp;&nbsp;550.4 in reply to 550.3&nbsp;Actually, Succubi are the females, but the Incubus, uh, (looks for occult dictionary) Can actually be both genders, but this darn thing describes them as fallen angels who made love to mortal women, creating monsters known as the Nephelim, there were giants in the earth in those times. <br />
And I'm totally offtrack somewhere here, lol, gonna take a break and try thinking or something.<br />
 \&quot;This doth surely defeat the mighty Thesaurus, does it not?\&quot;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;3/30/2005 11:00 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5 of 7)&nbsp;&nbsp;550.5 in reply to 550.4&nbsp;<br />
VAMPIRES????<br />
IS IT NOZVERATU AROUND????<br />
OMG! MY NECK!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;3/31/2005 6:43 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6 of 7)&nbsp;&nbsp;550.6 in reply to 550.4&nbsp;Cripes! If you'd paid any attention to what I SAID! I said that incubi are entities that attack women (men also, okay!), which would probably make them male-like entities. Therefore the succubi would be the lady sorts that attack male sorts. SIGH! <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/31/2005 11:12 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(7 of 7)&nbsp;&nbsp;550.7 in reply to 550.6&nbsp;:S<br />
Sorry, please don't kill me and steal my soul! <br />
(Btw, good luck with your moving to your new place! Remember to smear goat blood on your door, it keeps them away from your place and they can't enter unless you Invite them in. Be Safe!)</p>
 
<p>{Vampires, Zombies, Ghouls, and even some Werewolves have classification or origins as Undeads, of the solid variety, or mostly solid with mist form option or extremely mushy rotten forms. In 2005 Aqrn was moving to her new place! Offtopic yes, but man... so... how's that working out? :D Excellent.}</p>
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&quot;7&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>*You will have known me by Stargoyle at The Metaphorum, he of the Astrology &amp; Parapsychology tip.*</p>

<p>{You will have known me as BarnCat etc on The Shade Board, which btw I'm still not returning to til they learn how to moderate the place lol. No rush, no hurry, I'm liking it... Away.}</p>

<p>*It's a great new site, and the same great old bunch and more on the way!*</p>

<p>{Oh and also BarnCat{CAT} of the Shade MMWRPG too as well too of course. It's a fresh new start over here, with the best of the old and the better of the new.}</p>&quot;
&quot;27&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>'Cry To Heaven' by Anne Rice  is a well researched historical novel. I would have to say from a time when Rice was at the height of her writing powers. Don't let the fact that is about the castrati scare you away. Many of the castrati were sold  involuntarily by their families and were not gay. They were in fact the rock stars of their day. Well read the book to find out. </p>

<p>Check here for some reader reviews on Amazon.com.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cry-Heaven-Anne-Rice/dp/0345396936">http://www.amazon.com/Cry-Heaven-Anne-Rice/dp/0345396936</a></p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;27&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>{I used to think they existed to this day, listening to Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel lol what causes those voices? That type of voice, the lead singer of AC/DC kind of voice. </p>

<p>A friend from awhile back I converted into a Rice reader called it Squeel to Heaven lol. I admittedly haven't read it yet. Think I'll library it first. There's a show about them too I think, called The Sopranos. </p>

<p>I'll add in some good ones I at least got to hear on Audiobook. Servant of the Bones, and Violin. Random House does good stuff, books I can listen to on the job, convenience lol. Tim Curry reading Taltos, Alfred Molina reading The Vampire Armand, etc.} :B</p>
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&quot;27&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;*I got a chance to look briefly at Anne Rice's newer stuff, and I was disgusted. The Messiah Chronicles really stinks. Starts out with Interview With The Jesus, as told to the Disciple Jacob by a vampire named Moses. Then The Vampire Jesus, details his rise from the grave to become a christian rock star. Moving on to Queen Of the Damned, a short novel 5 pager involving some poor damned gal who had to wash Jesus' feet with her hair. Afterwards we move on the Tale of the Gift of the Magi of the Body Thief, a body thief steals Jesus' body but returns it for some silverware and candlesticks cause he's a putz. Jesus travels to heaven and hell in Devil The Devil and comes back completely unimpressed lol. Side books now come into play with The Vampire Noah, Moses drinks the red sea in Moses The Vampire and back on track the aptly named Blood And Gold, Judas the Vampire being paid 30 gold pieces and a gallon of blood to NOT have a story published about him. We begin wrapping things up with Blackwood Manger, where the fledgling Joseph and his vampire bride Mary, or Blood Cant...i.. ... man do we run out of absurd material quick these days. When's Anne Rice gonna return to darkness? She had the whole Religion thing nailed down, only to fall back into the limited naive view of things all over again.*
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&quot;34&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;[True, Werewolves would be more Cryptozoological, because they're not currently as they used to be, thought of, that is. Reports of bipedal canines or wolflike beings on the east coast are being filed under more cryptofiles. In fact, yes the Quebecer term for them is Rugaru I think? Which is a degraded form of Loup Garou, word for werewolf, but Rugaru is their name for Sasquatch! Could maybe use some correcting, I'm a bit rusty still lol. And like waaay off topic.] (fail)
<div class="sig">[The Absence of Evidence is... very irritating.]</div>&quot;
&quot;35&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>Could be:</p>

<p>Your Favorite Band:</p>

<p>Your fave type of Music:</p>

<p>A Band you're in/have Been in:</p>

<p>A Concert experience:</p>

<p>A feature album:</p>

<p>A Musical Memory:</p>

<p>A favorite Tape / CD / Record / 8track:</p>

<p>A singer / singwriter / instrumentalist:</p>

<p>Or a thread of it's Own dedicated / tributed to those faves. (nod)</p>
<div class="sig">[The Absence of Evidence is... very irritating.]</div>&quot;
&quot;36&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<font face="Times New Roman"> From: CryptoKnight   7/3/2006 2:48 pm To: ALL   945.1 <br />
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Northern Exposure<br />
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia<br />
Northern Exposure<br />
GenreDrama/Comedy<br />
Running time60 minutes per episode<br />
Creator(s)Joshua Brand<br />
John Falsey<br />
Starring<br />
Rob Morrow<br />
Janine Turner<br />
Barry Corbin<br />
John Corbett<br />
Darren E. Burrows<br />
John Cullum<br />
Country of originUnited States<br />
Original network/channelCBS<br />
Original runJuly 12, 1990 â€" July 26, 1995<br />
No. of episodes110<br />
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Northern Exposure was a quirky, surreal, character-driven American dramatic-comedy television series. It was originally broadcast by CBS between 1990 and 1995, in 110 episodes spread over six seasons. The show was set in a small, remote (and fictional) town called Cicely, Alaska. Thematically, the show began as a "fish out of water" motif with a driven Jewish New York City physician coming into conflict with the laid-back and quirky populace of the Alaskan wilderness. As the series progressed, there were a number of sub-plots involving the town residents, with occasional drifts into existential themes.<br />
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Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.<br />
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Contents<br />
1 Main characters <br />
1.1 Original cast<br />
1.2 Sixth season additions<br />
1.3 Guest stars<br />
2 Thematic and Technical Details<br />
3 Trivia<br />
4 Episodes<br />
5 Awards<br />
6 CD and DVDs<br />
7 Other uses<br />
8 External links<br />
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Main characters<br />
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Most of the story arcs during Northern Exposure's six year tenure were character-driven, with the plots revolving around the intricacies and eccentricities of the citizens.<br />
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Original cast<br />
Joel Fleischman (played by Rob Morrow) was the central character and was depicted as a young, New York Jewish doctor who was contractually bound to practice in the remote Alaskan town of Cicely for four years in order to repay a student loan from the state. The comedy centered originally on the clash between Fleischman's neurotic urban mindset and the individual, easy-going and community-minded people around him. As time went on, the show focus shifted to the quirky characters of the town. Morrow left the series at the beginning of the sixth (and final) season with hopes of establishing a motion picture career.<br />
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Maurice Minnifield (Barry Corbin) was a patriotic ex-astronaut and millionaire entrepreneur. He had arranged to bring Dr. Fleischman to the town which previously had no physician. Determined to make tiny Cicely the next boomtown, "the cusp of the new Alaskan Riviera," Maurice was the owner of the local radio station KBHR and newspaper, as well as fifteen thousand acres of local land.<br />
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Chris Stevens (John Corbett), an ex-felon, was the disc jockey at KBHR, who interspersed the music of his morning show with musings on the nature of life and readings from such philosophers as Walt Whitman, Leo Tolstoy, Carl Jung and Maurice Sendak (Where the Wild Things Are). Chris is also Cicely's only clergyman, ordained through an advertisement in Rolling Stone.<br />
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Maggie O'Connell (Janine Turner) was a fiery, independent, yet somewhat neurotic bush pilot and was originally a debutante from a wealthy Grosse Pointe, Michigan automotive family. A recurring theme within the series was how Maggie's former boyfriends died in bizarre accidents. She has a very strong love-hate relationship with Fleischman.<br />
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Shelly Tambo (Cynthia Geary) was a young beauty pageant winner, "Miss Northwest Passage," brought from Saskatchewan to Cicely by Maurice, who hoped to marry her. Shortly after her arrival she met and fell in love with Holling Vincoeur. Shelly nearly became a bigamist when she almost married Holling, having previously married her schoolmate Wayne Jones, a hockey player, so that he would stop asking her.<br />
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Holling Vincoeur (John Cullum) was the sexagenarian ex-hunter who had given it up and became the owner of 'The Brick' bar and restaurant, where he lived with Shelly. Born in the Yukon and later becoming a naturalized US citizen, he was best friends with Maurice until they fell out over Shelly. His father and grandfather both lived over 100 years, spending most of their lives as widowers despite having married much younger women. Fearing the same bitter fate, Holling forswore love until Shelly appeared.<br />
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Ed Chigliak (Darren E. Burrows) was a mild-mannered, amiably tactless half-Native American foundling with a IQ of 180 who worked odd jobs for Maurice. A film buff and would-be director, Ed learned everything he knew about life and the outside world from movies, especially those of Woody Allen. He was a Shaman-in-training and was occasionally visited by his invisible spirit guide, One-Who-Waits, and by his personal demon, Low Self Esteem, who resembles a leprechaun. Ed wrote, directed and produced his own film about Cicely.<br />
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Ruth-Anne Miller (Peg Phillips) was the septuagenarian owner of the general store. A widow, Ruth-Anne lived alone until late in the series when she becomes involved with retired stockbroker and then bear-trapper, Walt Kupfer.<br />
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Marilyn Whirlwind (Elaine Miles) was Fleischman's receptionist and serenely placid, Buddha-like dispenser of native wisdom and common sense. A comic study in contrasts, Whirlwind rarely spoke while Fleischman rarely stopped talking.<br />
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Sixth season additions<br />
Following the departure of Morrow from the series, two additional characters were introduced:<br />
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Phil Capra (Paul Provenza) was Fleischman's replacement as town physician after his predecessor took to the wilderness. A refugee from the urban hustle of Los Angeles, Capra was more gracious than Fleischman in a small town setting, but was even more hapless.<br />
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Michelle Schowdowski Capra (Teri Polo) was Phil's wife. She worked as a reporter on newspaper owned by Minnifield. When he started applying editorial pressure, she decided she preferred waitressing at The Brick and had visions of Fleischman's rabbi, Schulman.<br />
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The show wound down in the last season, with the lack of genuine clashes that marked Fleischman's many conflicts having been exhausted and the departure of Morrow from the series marked a precipitous drop in the ratings.<br />
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Guest stars<br />
William J. White was Dave, the Native American cook at the Brick.<br />
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Richard Cummings Jr. was Bernard Stevens, Chris's "half-brother and spiritual doppelgänger." Chris and Bernard's relationship extended beyond that of merely half-brothers, as they also had shared dreams, emotions, and thoughts. The characters share the same birthday and birth year, making them "twins" despite having different mothers, one white and the other black. The characters' father was a "travellin' man" whose double life was exposed only after his death.<br />
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Adam Arkin (son of Alan Arkin) was Adam, a misanthropic gourmet chef who may or may not have worked for the CIA in the past, which reveals how he knows so much information on everyone. Adam seems to have a chip on his shoulder and immediately provides an offensive rebuttal to anyone who compliments him. Valerie Mahaffey won an Emmy Award in 1992 for portraying Adam's hypochondriac wife Eve, an heiress to a tungsten fortune. Eve and Adam spent part of each year as jet-setters and part as near-hermits in a cabin near Cicely.<br />
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Anthony Edwards was, for a brief time, the hyper-allergic lawyer Mike Monroe, who came to Alaska to escape the pollution that gave him multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS). Maggie O'Connell, attracted by his strength of character, encouraged him to come out of his airtight house more often, and they briefly became a couple. In an apparent inversion of "Maggie's Curse", Mike's symptoms suddenly vanished, whereupon he left to join a Greenpeace ship at Murmansk.<br />
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Grant Goodeve was Rick, Maggie O'Connell's season one boyfriend, who died at the end of the second season when an errant satellite fell on him during a camping trip.<br />
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Graham Greene was Leonard Quinhagak, the native medicine man and Ed's mentor.<br />
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Diane Delano was Sergeant Barbara Semanski, an Alaska state trooper and love interest of Maurice Minnifield.<br />
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Floyd Westerman was One-Who-Waits, Ed Chigliak's spirit guide, the ghost of a long-dead chief.<br />
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Moultrie Patten was Walter "Walt" Kupfer, a salty trapper and love interest of Ruth Anne Miller.<br />
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Thematic and Technical Details<br />
The cast of Northern Exposure: (left to right) Holling, Shelly, Maurice, Maggie (front), Marilyn (back), Joel, Chris, Ed<br />
Northern Exposure's flavor came from a combination of various influences: the show’s creators, Joshua Brand and John Falsey, were members of the Esalen Institute in California where an eclectically "spiritual" worldview was presented, best exemplified in the writings of Swiss psychologist Carl Jung and American anthropologist/mythologist Joseph Campbell (whose works are frequently referenced in the series). There are also fantasy elements inherited from the novels of Carlos Castaneda and, on a higher level, the magical realism works of Latin American author Gabriel García Márquez. Both creators were also conversant with classical Russian Literature. This characteristic is evident in the satirical elements from the show that are hallmarks of the Russian literary grotesque style of such authors as Gogol and Dostoevsky.<br />
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The show made frequent use of dream and fantasy sequences and other dense imagery. There were many similarities with the television program Twin Peaks. In episode 5 of the first season, there are multiple references to key elements of Twin Peaks, such as cherry pie, coffee and the The Log Lady character. The scenes were shot using music similar to Twin Peaks and the same slow, ethereal direction and self-consciously obtuse dialogue popularized by David Lynch.<br />
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The main street of Cicely and the filming location was actually that of Roslyn, Washington. The Roslyn vicinity is actually being developed as the large, master-planned resort of Suncadia. Moosefest was the annual gathering of Northern Exposure fans held annually in the town of Roslyn.[2] Declining attendance made the 2005 edition the last "official" one, but there is currently talk of a reunion Moosefest in 2008.<br />
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Prior to producing Northern Exposure, Joshua Brand and John Falsey created the popular television program St. Elsewhere. Series producer and writer David Chase went on to produce, amongst other things, The Sopranos.<br />
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Trivia<br />
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In Spain, where the show enjoyed remarkable success and a cult following, the show was called "Doctor en Alaska."<br />
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Paul Provenza was originally hired to take over the role of Dr. Joel Fleischman, who had been played for 5 seasons by Rob Morrow. The difference in their appearance was to be attributed to a new haircut, with Maggie O'Connell commenting, "it suits you." This idea was rejected to avoid alienating Morrow's fans. So re-writes took place, and Paul Provenza became a new character, Dr. Phillip Capra.<br />
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Episodes<br />
See List of Northern Exposure episodes<br />
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Awards<br />
Over the course of Northern Exposure's run, the series was nominated for over fifty Emmy Awards and multiple Golden Globe awards.[3] In addition, Joshua Brand and John Falsey received the Peabody Award in 1992 for their contributions to television quality and the industry.<br />
Some of the more notable awards:<br />
Emmy Award (1992), Joshua Brand and John Falsey, Outstanding Drama Series.<br />
Emmy Award (1992), Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Rob Morrow.<br />
Emmy Award (1992), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, Valerie Mahaffey.<br />
Emmy Award (1993), Andrew Schneider and Diane Frolov for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing for a Drama Series for "Seoul Mates."<br />
Golden Globe (1993), Best Drama series.<br />
Golden Globe (1994), Best Drama series.<br />
Directors Guild Award (1993), Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Shows, "Cicely"<br />
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CD and DVDs<br />
Northern Exposure - The Complete First Season<br />
Northern Exposure - The Complete Second Season<br />
Northern Exposure - The Complete Third Season<br />
Northern Exposure - The Complete Fourth Season<br />
Northern Exposure: Music From The Television Series (1990-95 Television Series)<br />
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Other uses<br />
Northern Exposure is also the name of a short series of arctic-themed trance music albums mixed by Sasha and John Digweed.<br />
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External links<br />
Wikiquote has a collection of quotations related to: <br />
Northern Exposure<br />
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Categories: CBS network shows | 1990s TV shows in the United States | Comedy-drama television series | Northern Exposure | NBC Universal Television shows<br />
This page was last modified 11:22, 29 June 2006.<br />
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[Happy as heck to announce I now have seasons 1,2,3,4 on DVD now, only got one night off this workweek, but beleeeeve me I spent it All in the chair, living in Cicely Alaska, on the Cusp of the New French Alaska Riviera!, whatever all that means. <br />
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I'm gonna be working the 4th of July, so that Was kind of my own celebration. Independent thinking day, mind freedom day. At least most of one night away from thoughts of stress, of stupid city people, of fireworks and skateboarders and sportscars with Bbbbbbass stereo buzzing, and now I go back to it, but at least got to relax for just a bit. <br />
Roll the credits, play the end music, fade to black.] </font> <br />
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<font color="#008000"> [I am now pleased as Punch minus Judy to announce I now have ALL the seasons on DVD and we regularly watch the ffffrost outta them and do plan another trip on down to Roslyn Washington, this time to geek out with video camerain hand making our own type of episode, which is gonna be so geeky fanatical that we better get it on tape because we'll be too embarassed to show our faces in town there ever again lol.] </font>
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From:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;11/23/2003 7:52 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;117.1&nbsp;{Anyone else here got online access with their cellphones? My Verizon Nokia thingy has an online RPG Lord ofthe Rings Exclusive to it!! So far I'm an Orc Mercenary named \&quot;Mantikor\&quot;. If you are capable, meet me there, message me by name. Go to Minibrowser, Entertainment, Lord of the Rings, and uuhh, not the \&quot;Risk\&quot; format of the game but the other one, I'd check but my cellphone battery died last night goofing aruond raising my experience and wealth, but I got teh power cord now, so maybe we could form an exclusive Talkcity \&quot;clan\&quot;? Come help me play video games on workhours, lol}&nbsp;</p>

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From:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;11/23/2003 4:38 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;(2 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;117.2 in reply to 117.1&nbsp;{Okay those last directoins sucked, lemme ... uuh .. expand on those. Turn phone on &gt; Menu &gt; Scroll to Minibrowser &gt; Connect &gt; accept charges :P bla bla bla &gt; VZW with MSN &gt; choose 2: Entertainment &gt; 1 lord of the rings Exclusive &gt; Scroll down to 7 Play Games! &gt; Then 2 Middle Earth War! &gt; Play! There're a whol buncha other features on there, but for me, getting out into it and kick hobbit butt is where it's at. &lt;heads to Hobbiton for some easy pickins&gt; Seeya there?}&nbsp;</p>

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From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;11/24/2003 9:37 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;(3 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;117.3 in reply to 117.2&nbsp;&gt;says in there to create your own clan for fighters to join you need to have1,000 gold? I's say add Mantikor to your friends list pool your money and by campaign contributions earn yourself a place of high ranking order in the new mercenary group. I also say play both sides of the fence. Looking out for number one! dont get caught like a chicken in the foxhouse! know your pecking order and your place on the food chain.&lt;&nbsp;</p>

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From:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;11/29/2003 3:10 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann  unread&nbsp;(4 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;117.4 in reply to 117.3&nbsp;{Not a worry, even though Mantikor got killed. Yes, it's true. Killed. I was mistaken for another player who was an orc and was attacked repeatedly with Ice Storm spell attacks from a level 11 elf woman who hated this other orc player with a vengeance. So I came back to life and now am on as Soultron an elven Mage/warrior. Being on the side of good, by appearances, has gotten me more allies and equipment. So, with all that gear and salvaging equipment from the spot I died in, I now have enough money to have started my Own clan \&quot;Thunderkatz!\&quot;. I'm wealthy, influential and recruiting!}&nbsp;</p>

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From:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;12/2/2003 2:58 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;(5 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;117.5 in reply to 117.4&nbsp;{Okay hold those thoughts, I need people. I need a Character I can Give a damn about, lol. maybe I need a vacation.}&nbsp;</p>

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From:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;12/3/2003 3:20 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;(6 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;117.6 in reply to 117.5&nbsp;{Okay for better or worse, it's Cobalt73 and I'm an Elf. Either will join a clan or save up to make my own, or both.., hmmm.,}&nbsp;</p>

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From:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;12/5/2003 3:43 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;(7 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;117.7 in reply to 117.6&nbsp;{lol} <br />
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From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1/27/2004 10:06 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Bloodgeon  unread&nbsp;(8 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;117.8 in reply to 117.7&nbsp;<br />
You are Frodo with Ringwraith-Reveal Base! You<br />
represent Frodo during his first encounter with<br />
evil, and in his homeland, yet! You come with<br />
lots of neat accessories, including the One<br />
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the Wraith. You also have on more foundation,<br />
blush and lipstick than a drag queen at Mardi<br />
Gras, but hey, to each his own. You are bravery<br />
personified--not only to face down the<br />
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<p>From:&nbsp;Cellphorm &nbsp;1/27/2004 10:30 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;(9 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;117.9 in reply to 117.8&nbsp;{Who the Hell is he NOW? lol.} </p>

<p>{Ravage}{TU} <br />
(Meaning of the Clan Transformers United!) <br />
Gender: Male <br />
Gold: 42 <br />
Bank: 17485 <br />
Level: 7 <br />
Exp: 20373 <br />
AC: 48 <br />
HP: 60/96 <br />
Mana: 94/94 <br />
Mkills: 501 <br />
Pkills: 0 <br />
Using: <br />
Armor: Glazed Steel Chain Mail Armor. Warrior's Helm. <br />
Weapons:Dragonblade Sword. <br />
Stats: <br />
Strength: 39 <br />
Intelligence: 17 <br />
Dexterity: 37 <br />
Fighter: 7 <br />
Mage: 3 <br />
Healer: 2 <br />
Ranger: 5 <br />
Spellbook: <br />
Magic Spear, Magic Blade, Lightning Bolt, Cloud Lightning, Flame Lance, Fireball, Ice Spear, Frost Wave. <br />
Minor and Greater Healing, and Create Large Potion. <br />
{Thats where it is so far.}&nbsp;</p>

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From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/1/2004 4:11 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Cellphorm  unread&nbsp;(10 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;117.10 in reply to 117.9&nbsp;----Original Message Follows---- <br />
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From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;1/31/2006 4:19 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(11 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;117.11 in reply to 117.10&nbsp;[It's like having multiple great outfits to wear, a few great functions to attend, and time energy to be at only part of one of them, dressed as one of them.<br />
But the news is good today, on top of having my CryptoKnight self back and functional, I clicked onto LOTR Middle-Earth War and my character transfer has been approved, but I thought I'd be happier.<br />
See I got so used to having just Shade to be in and recently waiting for Brew and Boost that LOTR was a guiltily forgotten obligation. I suffer under this delusion that I'm somehow Needed there. Truth is my phone's so damn slow I couldnot wouldnot play there under the level of capability that BigFoot is now, tried it, died died died died it. Nooo funnn. <br />
The old plan was to get the Shade character up to a nice comfy semi-respectable level 13, and then fade, taking a final tour through all the games, LOTR, Mech, Bots2Rumble, and stubbornly wait for Brew like a protester laying in front of a tractor, but instead a protester sitting in the tractor I guess, refusing to get out until it's fixed and drivable.<br />
Losing track of analogies here, but you get the point!<br />
I'd be of very little use there going as slow if not slower than BarnCat would in say Shade, but there's obligation. There's soem big doings and updates going on there now and I am considered one of the big brains of LOTR Lore and theories etc. <br />
I'd probably be restricted to the Shire area of eastern middle earth, the towns of Hobbiton, Grey Havens and Belegost, and the one big weird pointless cave in the middle. But I'm content there!<br />
Brew is a technology that's somewhat like Java on celphone, faster smoother and all than WAP Web Access Protocol, Boost is a Phone company and brand of prepaid phones that run faster smoother and all than this overteched bogged down LGvx6100 I'm crawling around as now. <br />
So when left with little to no choice I can adapt easily and be relaxed within it, but add but one appealing option and I'm mentally gridlocked, lol. <br />
I lead a pretty self sufficient clan in Shade, they have to be, their leader's not made of time and resources, but I'd still feel like a low slug for leaving them, plus other close pals and allies. Boost would PrObAbLy assure me another one or two good years of faithful Shading but to what end?<br />
Maybe I'm thinking out loud, maybe I'm asking for advice that I'll probably not follow and end up doing my own stupid ideas anyways, maybe I'm doing both.<br />
I'd been Middle-Earthing it for almost a year before I heard of Shade, I'd subsisted in glazed plate mails, elven silksteels, spiked irons and burlies for so long I KNOW the value of the \&quot;old school\&quot; and it'll take you to at least level 9 in relatively good time and shape. Great Scims of Uruk and DragonBlade Swords were to me the primest critter splitters I'd haveused then.<br />
Well, more later, looks like it's time to go fret this out mentally at work.]</p>
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LOTRevolution!: A Board of the Rings, Fansite for the players of Verizon's LOTR Games.<br />
LotR Matters<br />
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*Spoilers In:[World]*of Middle<br />
-Earth! <br />
Oops. Anyways. I've been working on Maps, yes, ugh, I know, who needs those dreadful things. They take the fun clean outta the game, but these ones, I assure you, will be very very very basic maps. Very vague, and done in Yiddish, lol. <br />
It'll be just enough to show the general direction of towns and some locations, but nothing to drain the fun out. Stay tuned. <br />
{Also check *Spoilers* Maps! for more details} </p>

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Re: [World]: Towns of Middle-Earth!<br />
Bree<br />
Bree's where you start/ed out from, in the Movie it's where the hobbits first meet Strider AKA Aragorn. You're likely to meet folks here too, and be careful about that. Creatures to hunt around there are:<br />
Bats<br />
Rats<br />
Boars<br />
Hint on this area: If you're good and fast, make a run right south, get yourself some prime gear, but don't take anyone else's stuff. Someone standing next to a gear pile most likely killed for it and may yet do so again. Once you reach that killable level don't be hanging around Bree anyways, as that's the first place some folks so to get an easy Pkill.<br />
Hobbiton<br />
Hobbiton's nice, fun too, slightly better gear and the same southern comforts, as in running sounth and looking thru gear piles to get equipped up some more OR save some of about the same gear for spares incase you lose your current set. Critters here are:<br />
Giant Rats<br />
more Boars<br />
Giant Bats, and all around out of range are giant spiders and soem humanoids down south, don't get surrounded.<br />
When running south you'll notice a bridge. Crossing it will put you south of Bree, a good route to take if you're quick and stealthy.<br />
Gray HavensNice kinda remote getaway town, training your ranger and mage skills is always easier and safer to do at first, when you're away from people to keep from sticking or splashing someone else.<br />
Critters around GH be:<br />
Minor Trolls<br />
Giant Spiders<br />
Boars<br />
For fun, try heading further west and south, trust me, it'll pay off well if done right.<br />
Belegost<br />
A beautiful city, decent riches and exp here, and tucked away far from most of the nonsense of the higher populated areas.<br />
Elf Scouts<br />
Elf Archers<br />
Rogue Dwarves, thieves, wolves and some raiders.<br />
A swoop south, then east, and north leads you to the road t Hobbiton, but heading right back up the side of the mountain you wakled around might lead to some fun adventure. <br />
Carn Dum<br />
Seems this is a place of black magics, dark spells, and intense battle. It's maybe a bit of a task getting up there, but hey, it's often worth the run.<br />
Trolls, Fighter Trolls<br />
GrizzlyBears<br />
Thieves<br />
For high power, low splash and mana spells, think Mr. Yuck, lol. I know silly hint, but I tried. <br />
Forrving<br />
Don't come here unprepared, this town looks at danger from all sides, but sometims Danger is good, especially when training up to be just as or more dangerous than teh locals.<br />
Mercenaries, raiders, slave traders and Thieves.<br />
GrizzlyBears<br />
Trolls, Fighter trolls.<br />
Forrving's western reaches is rarely travelled, it might be worth seeing whatever could be hidden over the mountains. <br />
Mordin<br />
This one was recently introduced to me by a contact, after months of living in 8-town hell, a light on the horizon! Mordin, might be kinda like Mordor in the movie, unless there is a Mordin. At any rate there is one here.<br />
UrukHai, Orcs.<br />
Stone Golems<br />
Elf Assassins and maybe the other two types, its been awhile, lol.<br />
If you've ever wanted to dress as tough as an Orc, check the shops. To the south a cave can be seen, but head east and a little north and you'll see a reason to \&quot;speak Friend and Enter\&quot;. <br />
Rivendell<br />
The shops here are awesome, this is as far as I've ever gotten, townwise but it's pretty nice, sparse hunting unless you don't mind a commute.<br />
Fighter Trolls and<br />
uhhh..,<br />
Some Elves?<br />
South, a hop west, and back up north again will take you to the same cave that a sprint from Bree would. Fight hard.<br />
That's my list of meager knowledge, never been to Lothlorien or Eisengard, but plan to see those places someday. </p>

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\&quot;SPLANG!\&quot; Over easy? or.. \&quot;WHONK!\&quot; Sunny side up! Moria's mines guarded by Beast Tentacles, that don't attack unless you hit them first, can be gotten to with clever manuevering and some patience. \&quot;Speak friend and enter.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Oooh... crafty.\&quot; You survived... barely. Luckily, you were crafty<br />
enough to improvise a weapon to overcome your general lack of knowledge and skill in the warfare department.<br />
<a href="http://quizilla.com/users/calliechan/quizzes/Would%20you%20survive%20the%20Mines%20of%20Moria%3F/">http://quizilla.com/users/calliechan/quizzes/Would%20you%20survive%20the%20Mines%20of%20Moria%3F/</a> </p>

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Quote:<br />
You rule over Rivendell, the land of the elves, both wise and fair, with no time for the needs of the weak human race. Happy in the company of your people, you focus wholly in keeping your land away from the dark lord and out of evilll...<br />
<a href="http://quizilla.com/users/Tinuviel/quizzes/Which%20Middle%20Earth%20City%20do%20you%20Rule%3F/">http://quizilla.com/users/Tinuviel/quizzes/Which%20Middle%20Earth%20City%20do%20you%20Rule%3F/</a> Which Middle Earth City do you Rule? <br />
Well, I'll be [Damn]ed.., and I've only been here once too! On the movie though it looks like some prime real estate! Probably sells for a princerange of 8 [Damn]ed digits though, screw that.., </p>

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LothLorian!<br />
Elf Assassins<br />
Elf Rangers<br />
Elf... Necromancers?<br />
I only recently got here, yeah I know, I'm pitiful, LOL! We took the Moria route too, what a rush. My next task is to find out if there's a way to get to Isengard from there, because going back the way I came might be sure death. \&quot;back... the way... I came...\&quot; <br />
'Cause otherwise, I'm kinda stuck at Loth, but that aint too bad, the shops there sell some of the top gear you'll see worn by the top players and those they've sponsored.<br />
But pleeease don't beg, getting all the good gear, getting bored with the lack of challenge and adventure, and eventually fading away isn't any fun. </p>

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Recently visited two towns, sad, I've been at this a year off and on, but I've never been to these places!!<br />
Forland, the LOTR Twin of Goomy Vale, teh best-drawn city in either game, detalied spooky, yesss.,<br />
Minor trolls!<br />
Giant Spiders<br />
Boars, and maybe a few other things.<br />
Nogrod, and be sureto journey up north, you might find out one oftheplaces where other players have been getting all thoseneat toys.<br />
Boars and Rats, giant ones, the rats, not the Boars.<br />
Giant Spiders<br />
Minor trolls and maybe one or two other little suprises<br />
I say Maybe a few other things, because other critters will migrate in on your tranquil killing fields from neighoring locales, so be prepared to kill anything. Btw, does anyone else know there's a Goblin Overlord? He drops abotu the same kinda things the Goblin King does and is about as easy to kill, but Adventure is where it's at, and I seem to be living in caves lately..., </p>

<p>REDS0NJA <br />
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Re: *Spoilers In:[World]*of Middle-Earth!<br />
Caves and Dungeons<br />
In the world of middle earth, if you are tired of the top side journey, then try a cave or a dungeon.<br />
Middle Earth has 6 /cave/dungeon adventures.<br />
South west of Hobbiton, or from Belogost its south and counter clock wise around the mountain, is the \&quot;caves of Belegost.<br />
This cave is very good for the begener person wanting to use his ranger weapon. Its full of cave spiders trolls and mine wolfs. It has 3 fun filled lvls. <br />
At the end of the 3rd lvl is a bridge that is blocked.<br />
Back about 2 years ago this area was open and had mercs in it and went to a 4th lvl. but alas it has been blocked of since. ** so possible an update spot**.<br />
Nogrod<br />
This town and cave is west of Forving. Go west to the mountains and then go north and all the way around counter clock wise with the mountain and this will lead you do Nogrod. then North of Nogrod the cave of Nogrod. It has 4 long and twisting lvls. ***spoiler alert**** if you want to find you own way then dont read this, but if not here goes the lvl map to cave at Nogrod<br />
Legend (N)=North, (s)=south, (w)= west, (e)= east. all directions are to the first n,e,s,w ,unless spesified other wise.<br />
1st lvl<br />
N to dead end. W, S, W, N, W, S all the way to end... E all the way to ladder.<br />
2nd lvl<br />
N, take first road that leads to W... N to wall, W to wall, S to wall, E to wall,S,W and then a SW jog to ladder.<br />
3rd lvl<br />
N, take 1st E, 1st N, 1st E, then N at the 4-way intersection , all the way to wall. W to wall, S to wall. Jog to the SW then S to the ladder.<br />
4th lvl, by far the simples to travel, but now you hav harder monsters to fend of. dwarf rogue captains, they are the same as the Mercs.<br />
E, 1st S to wall, E to wall, S,E,N to the big mammo jamma, as Xyloc likes to put it.<br />
Now unless you hav over 120hp i sugesst you dont go into this room. This room houses the Dwarf King. He s at the top of this room and look like a crab,so b carefull.<br />
Carn-dum<br />
The caves of carn-dum are East of town. the monsters you will face are alot of troll fighters and mercs and dark elven archers. the cave is the gobblen king cave. very simple.<br />
Bree<br />
Bree cave is east ot bree over bridge, you will find mercs dark elven archers, and fighter trolls.<br />
this cave has two lvls. dont i repeat dont goin2 cav unless you are a lvl 9 or higher you will not even survive lvl 1. At the end there is a king. i forget his name.<br />
Mordin<br />
From Mordin there are two dungeons. to the south east is the Ancient dungeon. ok dont go into this cave unless You are a lvl 11 or higher. there are smaglings at the ladder that use a spell called soul grip that hit (if you wearn all night shade gear)for 65 to 70, and then there is the tail swip that hits for the same. Then there are young dragons that do the same. To kill a smaugling takes at least 3 ppl and 3hours. and this cave is full of them,. You have been warned!!!!!!!!!!<br />
Mines of moria are north east of Mordin, this is 7 lvls of excitment, with yes you geussed it, the mighty Balrag at the end.<br />
This Has been a rough run down of the middle earth caves and dungeons, but dont take my word for it, go explore for yourself </p>

<p>REDS0NJA <br />
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Isengard<br />
Before Lothlorian this was the town you had to go2 if you wanted the Bladed staff of Kryyn and the steelwood staff.<br />
This town is not worth getting killed over. The trip to Lothlorian takes 10 xs as long but you will survive the trip. you prob wont with Isengard.<br />
If you want to go to say youve been, its south of mordin and a little east, go all the way to the water then east and town is in-a-nook-and-cranny. or a dogleg if you will.It offers Assassins and young dragons, fighter troll, and mercs and urki so happy hunting </p>

<p>REDS0NJA <br />
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Another **spoiler** is on the subject of Leveling up.<br />
Leveling up is hard work it easy when we are young players. but as we get older it gets harder.<br />
Ok from Levels 1 - 11 it takes the preveuse lvl to add 4 your next lvl. simply level 9 for example comes around 78,000 to 80,000. to get the experience needed for lvl 10 add your 9 exp by 2.5 and you get ruffly the next exp,so here goes<br />
9 - 78,000 80,000<br />
10 - 180,000<br />
11 - 457,500<br />
12 - 1,155,000<br />
Now for levels above 12 it only takes 650,000 to 700,000. and i say only because after lvl 12 exp comes alot ez er.<br />
Ok for lvls above 20 yes i said level 20. <br />
Level 21 foward it takes a base of 6,000,000, thats righ 6 million to get lvl 21 . and about 1 -2 million more for each lvl after so lvl 22 would be<br />
21 - 6,000,000 Now that 6 mill is added on the exp you already hav, so if you hav 6mill dont think you should hav lvl 21.<br />
22 - 7,000,000+<br />
23 - 8,000,000+<br />
Thats why if you go2 shade and look on the experience leader board, the top person is G3, He has ruffly 28,650,000<br />
and he s only a lvl 26.<br />
This is why you must keep playing and playing and playing. <br />
Look at it this way heres a simple way to play if you dont hav much time to play. play for as long as it takes you to get 10,000 exp. a day or only to 2-5,000 aday while you are young. I can make 10,000 exp in about 2-3 hours. If i were to do that for 30days theres 300,000 exp rite there. or 3,600,000 a year. So this is what im trying to do.<br />
so once again happy hunting. </p>

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Verrry detailed! Think I Can wait on Eisengard, though it Is the last town that I've never been to yet. <br />
Back when I was at a jobsite prone to random interruptions by nosy supervisors and occasional employee uprisings I hunted close to towns, this was before I refined my Logouts, a run or two from any town and grabbing up as much exp as ya could during was the name of the game. Had me feeling territorial though, someone else coming in and hunting out \&quot;my\&quot; territory, cleaning out all the prey, or even a known troublemaker in the area did force me to move out though. </p>

<p>]C0BALT[ <br />
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Orc King, I thought it'd be called Orc Overlord, like with the Goblin, but nope, Orc King. Waaaay east of Bree across the bridge and a few runs north. I'm remembering this, as the former leader of {ORC} Clan, that to finally kill this world's version of the Orc King felt weird, lol, but good! Very good. </p>

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<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 12:04 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;402.1&nbsp;Bigfoot!{Trk}Middle-Earth <br />
Middle-Earth Towns and Locations! <br />
<a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com/location.asp?Size=">http://www.barrowdowns.com/location.asp?Size=</a> <br />
The Above link is a personality test to tell which town you'd likely be found IN, but actually I don't wanna know which town you're in, lol, in Middle-Earth I never tell which town I'm in. Upcoming is a list of towns and soem basic descriptions of them from the players of the games or the readers of the books. Both and or neither, lol! <br />
Bigfoot!{Trk}Middle-Earth <br />
Re: Middle-Earth 101! <br />
Jaaaayzush! That previous post was Post number 100 for me! How long can keep talking to myself? lol! Alright, a list of the towns I Know Of, then I'm taking a break and letting other people talk <br />
(post). <br />
Towns of Middle Earth!: <br />
Bree <br />
Hobbiton <br />
Gray Havens <br />
Belegost <br />
Carn-Dum <br />
Forrving <br />
Mordin <br />
Eisengard <br />
Rivendell </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 2:40 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;402.2 in reply to 402.1&nbsp;[First, Official Sites searchs for LOTR CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Lord of the Rings site? <br />
I've never been to alot of these sites and am not sure they exist even, but knowing the Internet, there's a site for everything and a name set aside for it. Here's a few to try out: <br />
<a href="http://www.lotr.com">www.lotr.com</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.lordoftherings.com">www.lordoftherings.com</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.fellowshipofthering.com">www.fellowshipofthering.com</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.thetwotowers.com">www.thetwotowers.com</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.returnoftheking.com">www.returnoftheking.com</a> <br />
Lemme know if any of these work, I just typed em off the top of my head, and the top of my head aint alot of surface area to work with, lmao. <br />
Next one of the best Fansites on and about it, one of the other best sites ofcourse, is, here, lmao!]&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 2:46 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;402.3 in reply to 402.1&nbsp;Big advert for General, and a tribute to the passion for the game, though it's weak and new like a small puppy, Middle Earth War has a loud bark, and a fierce bite. <br />
CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
LOTRVERIZON: an MSN Groups site. <br />
LOTRVERIZON <br />
<a href="http://groups.msn.com/lotrverizon">http://groups.msn.com/lotrverizon</a> <br />
General was nice enough to invite me here and nicer to allow it posted on the links. Nice thing about links, is it's a way to interconnect sites, so if one site isn't quite what you're looking for, or doesn't have the info you seek another site will. <br />
This place takes me back to the old days, and yes, I do remember an Asia being there. I remember thinking wow, this player reminds me of Chyna from the WWF. I go back farther than most people know, I've just started over too much never being content with my characters, or namechanging to shake off the bullseye fungus that grows from hiding in dark places from playerkillers, lol. <br />
CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Re: LOTRVERIZON: an MSN Groups site. <br />
A quick look at their frontpage displays: <br />
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Shadow Clans <br />
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Check out these other cool links . Cosmic Games, and other LORD OF THE RINGS stuff. <br />
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<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Shoppers Guide to the Middle-Earth War.<br />
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From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;4/12/2005 2:50 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 3)&nbsp;&nbsp;562.1&nbsp;LOTRevolution!: A Board of the Rings, Fansite for the players of Verizon's LOTR Games.<br />
LotR Matters<br />
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&nbsp;&nbsp;[Armor], the [Helms],[Shields]&amp; (well) the [Armor]</p>

<p>]C0BALT[ <br />
Site Steward [Site Mod]<br />
[Armor], the [Helms],[Shields]&amp; (well) the [Armor]<br />
A section for posting about the ever-fashionable outerwear of Middle-Earth. <br />
First tips are: Wear as Much as you Can [Equip]! Always keep a spare outfit or two in the [Bank], just in case you end up dying, or for handing down to a lower levelled clan-member and always replace it all with the best you have. <br />
Never settle for less than the most, lol! </p>

<p>]C0BALT[ <br />
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&laquo; Reply #1 on: Jan 14th, 2005, 07:23am &raquo; <br />
Armorings? Here we go, what I know of is:<br />
Leather, hahhhh, as a 3rd generation Bikerkid, Leather's excellent, Light, heavy, studded hero, etc etc, but face it, it's still leather, no need for living low, unless you're a low level.<br />
Elven Mails, Plate or Chain, it's worth it's weight in gold and worth it's gold in protection. Kill Elvis, oops Elves, lol, for this one soem towns sell it too, but those take somelooking, and exploring is the best part of the game.<br />
Mithril! Holy hecka cool, Mithril anything, yesss. Kill Elves for it, er \&quot;npc\&quot; Elves, Player controlled elves wearing this stuff will kick your ass in for trying it. Not suggested. <br />
Elven Steel armors, brilliant blue steel and ifit's anything like Elven Steeljade Armor, it gives some magic protection and boosts progressive healing time,the rate of which you recover HPs w/o healing.<br />
Assassin's Armor. Well it's stealthy seeming and just might be that next step below Nightshade in protection.<br />
Speaking of Nightshade, the feel of being a living shadow, encased in premium armoring, hwaaaah. First time I saw this worn I thought someone had killed a Ringwraith for it. and that got me thinking, hmmm..,<br />
White Elven armors, Someone told me these can be gotten off the Dwarf king too, but alone that Squat nearly killed me, 30 points of ouchie with hurling war axes. Scroodat, I took off, I Ran, I'm a coward, WAAAH! These can be bought without donating blood to the soil though, players or stores.<br />
Glazed Plate Mail IS the best protection money can buy in the more widely known towns, but a little traveling, if you got the right moves, can get you better, but you probably should be wearing this when you try it.<br />
Further than this it's the basic gear nobody wants to hear about and the other gear everyone's curious about. <br />
But few are thought of as deserving.., Dont let that stop you from getting your own though, onward and upward, find it, earn it, wear it and kill more stuff to wear more stuff.</p>

<p>REDS0NJA <br />
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Re: [Armor], the [Helms],[Shields]&amp; (well) the [Ar<br />
&laquo; Reply #2 on: Feb 16th, 2005, 2:55pm &raquo; <br />
The intersting thing about certain armor, is that they work well with certain races. For example the elven blue steel works great for elfs. I wore this armor for the longest time. <br />
Until the night shade came along.<br />
On the subject of the Dwarf king , he only drops 4 things. Some are more common than others. The king only drops two things at a time, Mithril shield is the most common one droped , and a weapon either the Heroic Hammer of Cleaving, or the Herroic Bow of protection. The shield is great , the weapons are nice to look at ,but they sloooooooow. The rare item he drops is the Mithril Helm. The helm is one of the key items in the game. You can only use the shield with a sword or one handed weapon, but the helm you can wear all the time. </p>

<p>]C0BALT[ <br />
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Re: [Armor], the [Helms],[Shields]&amp; (well) the [Ar<br />
&laquo; Reply #3 on: Feb 17th, 2005, 12:11am &raquo; <br />
After a quick helpful briefing from Xyloc, I changed my mind on pursuing Dwarfie solo, at least for another level or two. Bad enough he hits like a tiny mack truck, but he lasts too [Damn] long too, lol. Think I'll switch caves now..., </p>

<p>REDS0NJA <br />
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Re: [Armor], the [Helms],[Shields]&amp; (well) the [Ar<br />
&laquo; Reply #4 on: Mar 9th, 2005, 1:03pm &raquo; A quick note on buying and selling gear. the price at the shop is the price. when you sell something to the shop you get 1/3 of the price value. <br />
So lets say you but a foil at shop for 285,000. when selling it back to the shop you will only get around 115,000. So for thing that you get when killing a monster for example the dragon blade sword, the shop will give you 4,350. whether you are buying from someone or doing the selling, its not unheard of to sell this for 4,350 - 12,000. the shop price if sold in one would be 13,150.<br />
Also I have been know to give a pick up fee. for example if i go to lothlorian for someone , say for a wizards staff, and the shop price is 385,000. Im going to charge and even 400,000 for going to get it.<br />
On the matter of selling to the shop. <br />
All shops sell stuff for the same price, except the town of forving which buys stuff back for a little more gold.<br />
Now on iteams that come from super monsters like the Dwarf King, you may pay what ever the sell wants.<br />
Items from the Balrag generaly are not for sell<br />
as well as the items from the ancient.<br />
Theses are so hard to come by, than we hord them. and if they are sold, it would be at a very high price. I sold a mith helm for 1,000,000. Lol then i bought my Mith broadsword for 2,500,000.<br />
So dont be shocked when in the market for new gear. </p>

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Re: [Armor], the [Helms],[Shields]&amp; (well) the [Ar<br />
&laquo; Reply #5 on: Mar 9th, 2005, 8:21pm &raquo; There's alot of aggro over the lower levels wearing full mithril these days. And when ya think about it, it's for good reason(s). This stuff's running rampant in Shade. Erh, list mode...<br />
...engaged! Okay well for starters.<br />
It's too tempting to hunt way above your level and take crazy risks, therefore losing your gear and whining about not being able to go into the hell you died in to recover it. <br />
Or hunting At your level with your boosted advantages, there's a risk of becoming bored and losign interest in Middle-Earth then fading from the scene. Myself I don't see this happening to, I love overkill, I'll unleash Dragon's Breath on rats and bats for the fun of it, but Middle-Earth needs its players to keep the goodies coming so dumping prime gear on some junior spaceman has that risk going to it.<br />
You're Pkiller Bait! That's right, they will not only kill you for fun and exp, they'll kill you for cold hard cash too. What other critter in Middle-Earth will drop so much good stuff for so little effort? <br />
Too much of that'll stunt your growth. <br />
You'll develop far more valuable skills and abilities that no amount of gear will equal. It's true, I spent over a year in my different chracters barely wearing anything much above Elf and Mercenary gear and that was all I could and would supply any Clan Members I had at that time too. <br />
[Probably why I lost members, but wtH...[Message truncated]</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;4/12/2005 3:02 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 3)&nbsp;&nbsp;562.2 in reply to 562.1&nbsp;Weapons <br />
\&quot;Seven for the Dwarf-Lords...\&quot; <br />
LOTRevolution!: A Board of the Rings, Fansite for the players of Verizon's LOTR Games.<br />
LotR Matters<br />
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Weapons<br />
REDS0NJA <br />
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Weapons<br />
&laquo; Thread started on: Nov 27th, 2004, 10:23pm &raquo; <br />
I will be posting diff weapons on this tread. plz join in or coment. </p>

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Re: Weapons: Great Scimitar of the Uruk'Hai!<br />
What's more hilarious than a Hobbit using a Great Scimitar? I mean this darn sword's taller than I am! I have to lift it over my head, balance it, and let it Drop in my enemies, lol! <br />
Seriously though, it's a great onehanded fighter weapon, causes up to what... 21 damage on most da critterz and can be gotten from CaveTroll cave, and other players, excellent beginner weapon! </p>

<p>]C0BALT[ <br />
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Re: Weapons<br />
My Fave Weapons:<br />
Assassin's Katana of Darkness, killing a Dark Elf Assassin gets you this fast furious and lethal weapon to carve YOUR own path in the world. A decent midlevel choppa.<br />
Great Scimitar of Uruk, oops Scimtiar, lol, C'mon Cosmic, return to LOTR to at least correct some spelling mistakes, otherwise this weapon's [Damn] fun, nasty and can be gotten off the breathing-disabled UrukHai Generals.<br />
Assassins Longbow, fun fun fun til the server takes my hp away. This little puppay's got a long reach and a hard smack to it for those long distance ™&thorn;çªßs. If you can make it to Lothlorien and back you can keep this.<br />
Bladed Staff of Kryyn? Oh definitely! I'm putting mine to great use for up to 18 - 22 damage on the critters, thanking my saving the gold up and seeing Loth for this new friend of mine, lol.<br />
Burly swords, short and long, the building blocks to many of my character's developments, when allowed. I paddled upstream thru a current of Cave Trolls with this serrated beauty.<br />
Elf Swords, the long and short of it, is that they Are fast, not as fast as a foil, but they will tide you over and get ya by through alot of the surfaceworld's menaces.<br />
Black Mithril Foil, if it's anything like the Black Pearl Demon Foil in Shade, it's a keeper. It's high speed devasting flesh cleaving goodness in a lightweight package that goes well with black armoring, if nothing else, for fashion!<br />
Wizard Staff? I'll take a guess at this one since I dont got one, but my low intelligence does remember that it supposed to raise your intelligence and or mana mage thingies, Next on my shopping list, but... Heaven Can Wait, as they say.<br />
Heroic Hammer of Cleaving, another dandy on my shopping list, at least to try out is this two handed strength enhancing monsterpiece, a piece you can pick up after chopping up the Dwarf King!<br />
Iron Fist, like OMG! There's a Goblin King here too? Overrrlord, okay. Well I stocked up on these hardhitters after killing Overlord about 8 times over, left a few around Bree for the newbies, not likely to still be there, kept one for myself, as a novelty item, because for a weapon, it's fast, but it's weak, not hitting for any harder than 6 hp. My Rat-punching era lasted 12 seconds exactly before the onset of disappointment.</p>

<p>REDS0NJA <br />
Site Wizard [Admin]<br />
Re: Weapons<br />
The heroric hammer of cleaving and the bow that the dwarf king also drops, they are more for looks. They miss most of the time and dont hit for much.<br />
For you young players the great scim is the best weapon. then if you can save enuff gold, invest in a foil.<br />
There are better weapons, you just cant buy them. There is a Mithril cutlas which is aweosome, but you have to kill the Balrag or the ancient dragon to get one. They both hit for balrag 79 to 180hp, ancient 98- 220hp.<br />
The mack daddy of all one handed weapons is the Mithril broadsword. it the rarest item in the game. You can hit assassins for 25hp. <br />
so keep playen hard and dream bigg </p>

<p>]C0BALT[ <br />
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Re: Weapons<br />
REDS0NJA wrote:<br />
The mack daddy of all one handed weapons is the Mithril broadsword. it the rarest item in the game. You can hit assassins for 25hp. <br />
I'm wondering if this is something pretty close to Aragorn's Sword, the one that chopped the finger off Sauron?</p>

<p>Sword Trivia, lol, Aragorn's Sword was called:<br />
Sting<br />
Husqvarna<br />
None of the above, dude, everyone knows it was called Excalibur, lol.<br />
\&quot;...in their Halls of Stone,\&quot; </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;4/12/2005 3:13 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 3)&nbsp;&nbsp;562.3 in reply to 562.1&nbsp;LOTRevolution!: A Board of the Rings, Fansite for the players of Verizon's LOTR Games.<br />
LotR Matters</p>

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Spells: [Mage] / [Healer]<br />
Okay okay last post of the day, gotta show some restraint here eh? <br />
Figured I'd open up a thread on Spells too. <br />
As you're starting out, when you get some decent money from picking enough of those \&quot;(o)\&quot; things, get yourself one or two of each kind of spell. <br />
For enhancing game play, you can either diversify OR theme you spells to your character! {Ex: Player \&quot;Arsonist\&quot; buys all Fire spells, while \&quot;Frigidar\&quot; buys all the ice spells he can find.} </p>

<p>]C0BALT[ <br />
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Re: Spells: [Mage] / [Healer]<br />
HEAL THYSELF!:<br />
Minor and Greater Healing, something to do between battles, adds hp lost and healing exp gained.<br />
Dark Gift, kinda like Greater Heal, but might not be as good, cool name though, Anne Rice fans known what I mean. <br />
Soul Devour, Debt of Life, Martyr, hp exchange spells, my life for your's, your life for mine, Healing spells can be tricky, crafty, and gives one a survivor edge. <br />
Mana gift, gifts 30 mana to a target, helps refill the ammo for your nearby spell caster to blast magic for even longer. Aherm, they reduced the exp gained for using this one, so gifting yourself or even anyone else, will only get you occasional appreciation.<br />
Didnt there used to be a Resurrect Spell or is my memories sliding again?</p>

<p>REDS0NJA <br />
Site Wizard [Admin]<br />
Re: Spells: [Mage] / [Healer]<br />
Lol no resurect spell(i wish). One kewl thing.. dont want to spoil it for someone, but with the soul devour. this spell can be used to kill monsters. if you know how many hit points a monster has, lets say a mercenary has 250hp. you use your sword to hit him for 240hp and then use you soul devour for the last 10hp or so,you will get the bonous exp to you hearler. <br />
Kewl huh! </p>

<p>]C0BALT[ <br />
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Re: Spells: [Mage] / [Healer]<br />
I'm sooo behind the learning curve for this game, having been self taught from the beginning, and learning other stuff the hard way. <br />
First learned of the killshot bonus for spells when I ran into Roguemyn outside of Mordin way way back in a previous life, fighting an orc, so I figured a show of goodwill by helping her kill it would be good, but nope, lol, I got asked kindly to not help, that she was levelling her mage and healer. The shade board has a spoilers list for spells, giving the basic text descriptions for each spell, but I'll have to have the CatDrgN send it to me, ]Cobalt['s not registered over there. In fact, lemme know what this board could use and I can snap right onto it. </p>
 
<p>[Note: Aot of this is probably still over in RED's site, and updated added to but our version can veer off on it's own lines of thought, but I wonder, how many people still do play in that desolate corner of the WAP world?]</p>
<div class="sig">[The Absence of Evidence is... very irritating.]</div>&quot;
&quot;9&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;Whew, and I noticed the Jousting RPGs one is a bit open to Guest lurking, but I'll make adjustments. I'm thinking of puttin and keepin each 'phorm at a different ranking title for the purpose of integrity checking every now and then, than and making all of me uber hosts would be a tad pretentious lol. Great job on the header! The frontpage might need a twink every here and there lol. (when was the last time anyone saw ol sweatypiebag?) I can email you a pic of the castle I envisioned when thinking of this place for months ahead of now. It's a (one of a kind, these days, maybe antique) 3x4 ft toy castle created in Germany. I'll see what can be done with divying up the profile inputs and some of those questions repeat themselves lol my bad. But I'm kinda having to drive off to work again tonight so time for all thats later.
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;39&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;
&quot;39&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Are you Satisfied with Your current Cellphone/Carrier...<br />
&nbsp;<br />
From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/11/2006 11:51 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(1 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;894.1&nbsp;<br />
Are you Satisfied with Your current Cellphone / TelCo?<br />
Cellphone, yes. TelCo, not so much.Both are just fine.TelCo's okay, Cellphone could use.. a different cellphone.Neither are really pleasing me.See My Reply.&nbsp;2 people have voted so far</p>

<p>&nbsp;<br />
From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/12/2006 12:07 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(2 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;894.2 in reply to 894.1&nbsp;*My Product and Service Revues*<br />
Nokia 3589i, was actually kinda fast for it's network. :) I haven't moved that fast in months really, until now, but that's a story for later.<br />
Samsung-a650, horribly uglyslow little freak, spent more time in Sending))) than it did really Doing anything.<br />
LGvx6100, outstanding communications device for telephone calling and WAP chatting, the t-9 word function is off the scales fr typing speed. Lost connections and dropped calls with both though kinda keep i balanced out and real, real frustrating. After all is said and fun it'll live on, being communications ONLY, and a fallback option for some upcoming long awaited BREW content.<br />
Now for the Later! This the Motorola i450 with nextel er Boost prepaid! I'm using it to infiltrate a wellknown clan in Shade currently, but once I get the BarnCat character transferred to it, that cat will frikkin FLY!<br />
Btw, Verizon as a whole, as a TelCo. I forgot to cover them. I'm not satisfied, they're pricey, brutal and the strongarm tactics of redoing what They feel you should have access to are not what I consider user friendly or customer service. The 2.0 Browser leaving you with the choice of crumbs of the former wap world, and the monthly costs of their equally boring but more colorful BREW content in GetItNow are not really doing it for me. The contract ends in under two years, after that, unless things dramatically change for the better, we might be going Nextel.<br />
{I won't tell anyone else what to go or where to get... where to go and... ok, lol, your decisions are your own, these opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of this website or sentient cucumber guard dog hybrids for that matter.}</p>

<p>&nbsp;<br />
From:&nbsp;peace8047 &nbsp;3/13/2006 1:55 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(3 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;894.3 in reply to 894.2&nbsp;this is going to sound like a commercial but i have a little nokia 6010 an im on cingular / prepaid an im very happy works fast rarely ever drops a call im thinkin this is where im gonna stay</p>

<p>&nbsp;<br />
From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/13/2006 1:55 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;peace8047 &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(4 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;894.4 in reply to 894.3&nbsp;*What kinda games ya got on the Cingular end? Sorry, lol, I'm stuck on Cellphones being used primarily for online gaming with added telephone capability. Cingular had dropped Shade and Cosmic awhile back but did anything survive? I'm hearing things on the Nokia 6010, some good some bad. Verizon and Tmobile use them too, although Verizon at least in local markets have dropped merchandising of any Nokias up here. Damn pity, best WAP device They've ever sold me. Before I had to learn how to perfect the wrist tilt for using a Flip phone, nokia's little pearlwhite/silver ripple and navy illuminated litlet candybar model, well it's still a fond memory, lol.*</p>

<p>&nbsp;<br />
From:&nbsp;peace8047 &nbsp;3/15/2006 6:00 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(5 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;894.5 in reply to 894.4&nbsp;well goyle im sorry to say i dont use it much for games except the ones already on it&nbsp; although its a good phone for day to day usage i cant add what you want since i havent explored much on the capabilities&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;<br />
From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/16/2006 2:54 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;peace8047 &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(6 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;894.6 in reply to 894.5&nbsp;*Ah well heck, if ya ever get curious just slap me your telephone provider and brand/model of phone and I'll send you to some real interesting places. You know me, I have the gateways to other dimensions warded and forwarded as soon as they're worded. The other articles in The Cellphorum will shed some light on some of what's cooking there in the budding niche of cellphone online gaming.*</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;35&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>Favorite Band is a toughie. There are sooooo many bands that can fit in there, but I gotta fall back on my old faithful.... Oingo Boingo. Everything Danny Elfman touches is gold. </p>

<p>Band I was in : The Dead Billys, Suicide Doors... too many to remember.</p>

<p>Favorite Song : Le Sacre Du Printemps - Igor Stravinsky =p (I have been on a Russian Balet kick lately) </p>

<p>Favorite Musician : another tough one... Danny Elfman, Ian Curtis, Marc Moreland, Marc Bolan, Tom Waits, Lou Reed, Steve Bartek, Stan Ridgway, Ricky Wilson, Johnny Cash, Gene Vincent, Cliff Gallup, Steve Albini, Al Jorgenson (sp?), Trent Rezner, Neil F'n Diamond!!! (and on and on and on and....)</p>

<p>Instruments Played : Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys, Trombone, Banjo, Mandolin, (whatever I can get my hands on)</p>

<p>Favorite Album (currently) : Big Black - Songs About F*cking/Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo Bootleg that noone else has </p>

<p>Top Producer(s) : Martin Hannett (Joy Division/New Order/OMD/Pixies), Steve Albini (Big Black/Nirvana), Andrew Eldritch (The Sisters of Mercy), John Peel (not exactly a producer, but close enough) </p>

<p>I'm forgetting something here.... </p>

<p>GENRES : Punk (ReAl punk. not pop punk. Hardcore, proto punk, post punk (like, anything that doesn't sound like Green Day or Blink)), Metal (again, ReAl Metal. I never got into Hair Metal.), Oi! (yea, I seperate Oi! from Punk!!!), Country (ReAl), Jazz (ugh.... ReAl Jazz... pre 30s should cover it), Russian Balet, New Wave, No Wave, Goth, Industrial... I dunno, there is alot of stuff I listen to that doesn't fit into any genres, and to try to label them would take away what I like about them... </p>

<p>I just like music. It's my life =] </p>
<div class="sig">...Huh?</div>&quot;
&quot;9&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;No problem, I'm working during the week so I won't have too much time until the weekend.  I like the idea of having the different phorms at different levels for testing purposes.  I agree that the start page will have to be changed a bit.  Maybe if you send that picture of the castle, I could come up with something.&quot;
&quot;36&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;OMG!!  I love Northern Exposure!  I haven't seen it in years (we don't really watch TV), I used to see it on A&amp;E weekdays around midday.  I liked it almost immediately - at first I didn't understand what was happening, but once I learned the characters, it was fantastic!  You have all the episodes? You must have been a very good Scarapace.
<div class="sig">&lt;?php include (\&quot;http://ag.constantintilople.com/sig.php\&quot;); ?&gt;</div>&quot;
&quot;39&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;I used to have a cellphone I can't recall the model, but it was a Nokia.  I guess this would have been about 3 years ago.  Back then the rates up here in Canada were a lot higher than in The States, prolly same story now.  I used a pay as you go plan from Rogers text messages (a new feature back then) cost 25 cents (CAN) sent or received!  The per minute was 33 cents per minute.  It was handy to have, might like one again someday, but just because I like my tech toys.&quot;
&quot;40&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>Religions/Mythologies!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;*What is EVIL Exactly?*Define.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/17/2006 4:14 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(1 of 2)&nbsp;&nbsp;979.1&nbsp;<br />
*What is EVIL Exactly?*Define.*Let's look at this.*Let's Confront Evil.*</p>

<p>Evil is religions Other than my own? <br />
It's harm done to others deliberately? <br />
It's an unknowable force we have to fight against? <br />
Evil is the true nature of the human animal? <br />
Evil is a label, a definition of that which a culture dislikes?</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/17/2006 4:28 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(2 of 2)&nbsp;&nbsp;979.2 in reply to 979.1&nbsp;{Oh yes, I do dare to post this. See, Evil is a word that's been tossed around much too lightly since the beginning of the spoken belief of humans. It's millenias overdue time to really take a look at this. Starting with the anthropomorphozed representation and scapegoat for the unexplained darkness of early civilization that beliefs in our modern times still persist in insisting still exists.}<br />
Sacred Texts&nbsp; Evil&nbsp; <br />
THE HISTORY OF THE DEVIL AND THE IDEA OF EVIL FROM THE EARLIEST TIMES TO THE PRESENT DAY by PAUL CARUS [1900]<br />
This massive work on the history of evil, particularly as symbolized by the Christian devil, was written on the cusp of the 20th century by Paul Carus, who wrote such other books as 'Buddha, the Gospel'.<br />
At that point in history it seemed apparent that evil would soon be eliminated by the onrushing forces of rationalism and modernism. The devil had been reduced to a literary character, always ready to make a silly bargain for a soul. This trivialized image is perpetuated to this day. Satan in the cinema is either represented as a hideous special effect or a comic, bumbling trickster. Long gone is the noble adversary of Jehovah, as portrayed in the Bible, Milton or Dante. <br />
However, the 20th century brought total war; genocide; death camps; nuclear, biological and chemical weapons; mind control; double-speak; ecological destruction; and finally indiscriminant mass terror. Evil was back and it was unmistakable. No wonder that opinion polls in the United States show that a large proportion of the population believe in the existence of the devil.<br />
EDITORS' NOTES: First of all, before you fire off any angry letters about this book, please keep in mind that the title of the book is not 'We Worship Satan'. Secondly, the book was lavishly illustrated, and it took a lot of work to get the images compressed enough so that these pages would load effectively on the Internet. So please accept my apologies for the dinky images. In any case, I hope you enjoy this ebook, which was an extremely difficult production job. -- J.B. Hare. </p>

<p>Title Page<br />
Contents<br />
List of Illustrations<br />
Good and Evil as Religious Ideas<br />
Devil Worship<br />
Ancient Egypt<br />
Accad and the Early Semites<br />
Persian Dualism<br />
Israel<br />
Brahmanism and Hinduism<br />
Buddhism<br />
The Dawn of a New Era.<br />
Early Christianity<br />
The Idea of Salvation in Greece and Italy.<br />
The Demonology of Northern Europe<br />
The Devil's Prime.<br />
The Inquisition<br />
The Age of the Reformation<br />
The Abolition of Witch-Prosecution<br />
In Verse and Fable<br />
The Philosophical Problem of Good and Evil <br />
The History of the Devil Index<br />
Address: <a href="http://www.sacred-texts.com/evil/hod/index.htm">http://www.sacred-texts.com/evil/hod/index.htm</a> </p>

<p>{Dis be a Claimer: I'm not trying to be a Devil's Advocate, I'm just the kinda guy who dares to question the majority accepted order of things, in that way I am like one of the earlier versions of Lucipher whose only sin was to dare to question God, now if free thinking is evil, I'm Evil. But think of it this way, good was represented by the lamb, small innocent stupid naive accepting and quite often slaughtered as is often re-VEAL-ed, lol. Evil was the beast, the lion the dragon, whatever, that was wild and free and uncontrolled and perfectly capable of defending itself and to maybe threaten someone else's power or at least to take away their illusions of security. Now what does religion rely on, followers, keep the population dumbed down and controlled. Hence one definition of Evil was the rogue lone wolf outside the box of society thinker that threatened the order of things. How many of us wuold be defined as Evil because of this? Is it now time for a Redefinition of Evil? As if that could ever be universally agreed on, but that lamb part of me I guess still lives in hopes and idealisms, lol, and the lion is thinking Hmmm I'd better make lunch or I'm gonna eat the first troublemaker I encounter at work, lol, sooo, seeya in a whenever!}</p>
 
<p>(Note: One of my favorite unnoticed threads lol I know it wasn't all that hot in The Metaphorum but I'm givingitanoherhae... giving it another chance here, sorry keyoard ateriedying, batteries.) </p>

<p>POST! 8-O</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;41&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>Religions/Mythologies!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
*=^+$?!%#{ReLiGiOnS!}#%!?$+^=*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7/25/2006 2:48 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(1 of 3)&nbsp;&nbsp;955.1&nbsp;<br />
*=^+$?!%#{ReLiGiOnS!}#%!?$+^=*</p>

<p>It doesn't matter what you believe in as long as you are not harming anyone else? </p>

<p>Or</p>

<p>haven't we outgrown the need for fictional guidance? </p>

<p>Or</p>

<p>MY Religion is the right one, and I know this to be true, I will accept no other </p>

<p>OR</p>

<p>I follow a few different faiths, hybridizing, tribridizing? </p>

<p>Or Even</p>

<p>I Adopt Stray Gods from the Divine Society, lol, old unwanted or abandoned gods. </p>

<p>Where do You stand?</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7/25/2006 3:00 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(2 of 3)&nbsp;&nbsp;955.2 in reply to 955.1&nbsp; <a href="http://www.sacred-texts.com">http://www.sacred-texts.com</a> *Cool site, catch it while it's still here, lol they're making it seem like it can go down or downsize at any time because it costs tens of thousands of dollars to maintain. I guess keep an eye on the graphic displayed above for indication on changes or shutdowns. As for beliefs? I'm a mix of four of those poll options except for one of them. I'll accept almost Any others, as long as I'm \&quot;allowed\&quot; to. The adopting Stray Gods comes closest to being me though.* {Quote: \&quot;Such a PITY that closed MINDS do not also mean closed MOUTHS!\&quot; ~ anonymous, I mean I forgot, bad brain day, lemme alone, lol. I have Such an open mind that the contents blew out in the last cool breeze, who are all you people?!}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7/27/2006 4:35 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(3 of 3)&nbsp;&nbsp;955.3 in reply to 955.1&nbsp;I do believe, or am willing to believe in, or just curious about: &nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
World Religions<br />
Traditions<br />
Mysteries<br />
African<br />
Alchemy<br />
Ancient Near East<br />
Asia<br />
Atlantis<br />
Australia<br />
Baha'i<br />
Bible<br />
Book of Shadows<br />
Buddhism<br />
Celtic<br />
Confucianism<br />
DNA<br />
Earth Mysteries<br />
Egyptian<br />
England<br />
Esoteric/Occult<br />
Evil<br />
Fortean<br />
Freemasonry<br />
Gothic<br />
Gnosticism<br />
Grimoires<br />
Hinduism<br />
I Ching<br />
Jainism<br />
Legends/Sagas<br />
Miscellaneous<br />
Native American<br />
Necronomicon<br />
New Thought<br />
Neopaganism/Wicca<br />
Nostradamus<br />
Pacific<br />
Paleolithic<br />
Philosophy<br />
Prophecy<br />
Shakespeare<br />
Shamanism<br />
Shinto<br />
Sikhism<br />
Sky Lore<br />
Tantra<br />
Taoism<br />
Tarot<br />
Theosophy<br />
Time<br />
Tolkien<br />
UFOs<br />
Utopia<br />
If I left anything out, I don't know, or don't wanna know, or don't know if I wanna know, lol. But maaan ya see how eclectic I can get? Eclectic seizures time here, people.</p>
 
<p>(Add't'l: Another favorite, a discussion on there even being religion at all. My thinking that all religions become mythologies with the passage of time, that religion is more outdated and destructive than many will admit to, that we're perfectly capable of being ourselves because of ourselves not from holy or diabolical forces. But seriously, why are we still praying for rain?) :/</p>
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&quot;41&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>Religions/Mythologies!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;I don't know what it is<br />
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From:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;9/11/2006 5:35 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;964.1&nbsp;, BUT.... for some reason i wanted to put this here.<br />
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<a href="http://www.esoteric.msu.edu">http://www.esoteric.msu.edu</a>/</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/12/2006 2:39 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;(2 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;964.2 in reply to 964.1&nbsp;*Good stuff Mulsk, the frontpage image alone was relevant enough, lol. I think we have a section somewhere on esoteric astrology, if I have the wording right, well a thread article on it. An old aquarius buddy Jojara did the research up on it and to me it proved esoteric enough to almost elude my comprehension, lol. Thank gods she had it down enough to do some interps. It was like a soul energy form astrology. I think I'll do a search for it and revive it for viewing again. Where did it go where did it go.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;9/19/2006 1:20 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(3 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;964.3 in reply to 964.2&nbsp;You know?&nbsp; The bible&nbsp;says&nbsp; there is no&nbsp;spirit, &nbsp;that which&nbsp;lingers around after death. no voices of loved ones from beyond, except for&nbsp;that of god, his old self. Anything to the contrary is surely the work of the devil. He who first took the shape of a serpent, when he spoke to eve in the garden. It specifys That when a mans soul leaves his body it toileth not. Nor does it&nbsp;perform&nbsp;earthly tasks, or take part in pleasure of life here on earth. And Also that,&nbsp;until the day christ returns to gather the righteous and ascend to heavan to live eternally. None of this running around and soaping windows and rattlin chains or what have you. So I guess if you hear voices you can be sure it is god or some other human or animal&nbsp;posessed by the devil who is playing tricks on you? Just say no to spiritualism . Thats what I always say. lol<br />
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( Picture of casper under a&nbsp;big red circle with a slash thru it )</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/19/2006 1:50 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;(4 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;964.4 in reply to 964.3&nbsp;*According to christianity I'm already going to hell, and that's never a nice thing to wish on anyone. I say there Is a spirit, there is existence after what little we know of life ends, can't throw limitation on the human soul if we expect to really get anywhere, lol.*<br />
{Ask the Pope, wait whoops hahaha, now there's the epitome of christianity in action.} </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;9/19/2006 2:11 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(5 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;964.5 in reply to 964.4&nbsp;A spirit? yes a great spirit. but not a legion of spirits of all the people who used to live in the houses on your block a hundred years ago. lol but hey&nbsp; let me know the next time your havin a party.&nbsp; <br />
Edited 9/19/2006 5:35 pm ET by Mulsknr1&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/19/2006 2:55 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;(6 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;964.6 in reply to 964.5&nbsp;{Will do, infact a few of my best friends are Undeads, lol. If you can get over the smell they're really not all that bad, Right Yelo?} <br />
*Wait a sec, you really don't believe in Ghosts? Dang where should this be going parapsychologicals or religions, lol.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;9/19/2006 3:34 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(7 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;964.7 in reply to 964.6&nbsp;Point taken, You know I just like a good debate, i am just tryin to spook some of the locals. However , Like the constitution of the united states. i am always amazed out how the bible when&nbsp; followed in principle, seems to quash alot of these things, before they even have a right to be, of course you obviously must respect the institution&nbsp;to begin with. but you have to say which came first the chicken or the egg, and it makes you wonder what the hell was going on before they actually wrote the law, that inspired them to&nbsp; put it down exactly the way they did.&nbsp; In other words , ( which may not help you either ) I had a simple recipe for berry wine. it was so simple that you had to come up with ways to complete the steps of the process. it didn't describe the tools or the vessels to hold the wine or anything, basically just ingridients and time frame. And as i worked thru the process i can't imagine writing it any other way. and the product is great. and the depth of the instructions had no meaning until I actually was in the buisness of making the wine. But any more or less instruction may have just confused the issue I think. kinda what i am doing now.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/20/2006 2:32 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;(8 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;964.8 in reply to 964.7&nbsp;*I'll drink to that, Cheers! Actually I'm drinking store bought wine, which means I'm letting someone else dictate to me how wine is made, and doing it for me afterwards, but still charging me for it. Church! It tells you all about it's god, gives me the rules, and then asks for tithes. That's why I guess I became a microbrewer? microprayer? for home made from scratch religious principle, lol. I'll browse ingredients true, but in the end it's what works for me, the tried and true to myself approach that makes for a better wine, or religion, wine is the blood of christ anyways, evidently he's already Been through all this.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;9/20/2006 8:03 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(9 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;964.9 in reply to 964.8&nbsp;Amen, lol I am not trying to convert you, And I agree organized religion misses the mark in some cases. I think&nbsp;there needs to be a leader on any team, and when church recognizes itself as a community, It must unfortunately recognize the outsiders as such. I guess my question is&nbsp;How can we derive peace from these berries. so that we can all party. I am about to sound like a democrat here, get ready. And I guess it is about celebrating our common ground, and not our differences. I guess there are always going to be those you as a person&nbsp;relate to more on this earth. People&nbsp;who share the same ideals. Unless you just want to be the king? and start your own world.&nbsp; How can&nbsp;anyone stop people from hating&nbsp;Them for&nbsp;their&nbsp;differences? How can you keep them from being frighted or insecure because of the things that don't make sense to them about your beliefs? How do you keep yourself and others&nbsp;open to new ideas, and explanations with out being provocative? i guess it is a lost cause in some cases. &nbsp;I Think most people say what you said, And it is the constitution that says it&nbsp; as well , freedom of religion. <br />
&nbsp;I think the devil is in the process that people start which intentionally provokes&nbsp; the differences and shines the light on the differences. usually&nbsp;as a means to an end.&nbsp;but I have to admit, (and without stating it clearly,) sometimes i look at a people of a group or \&quot;kind\&quot; and wonder if my observation&nbsp; if what i am seeing as a difference, goes much deeper than what i can witness. Is there something that I am not seeing that could become a danger to me or my family?&nbsp; I can't know everything. No man is an island, And god bless the child thats got his own. becuase the whole concept of civilization is based on working together as a team. and fear will only take you back to the cave. A life of constant fear.\&quot;&nbsp;Nothing to fear but fear itself, and all that Jazz\&quot;. &nbsp;So I conclude that maybe every religion misses the mark. <br />
Maybe the devil is in religions who don't promote figuring out what god is for yourself? That doesn't mean there aren't alot of good rules to go by when you consider how we should all behave in order to get along. Like rinse off your plate before you put it in the sink. If you use the last of the toliet paper put on a new roll. wipe your feet when you come in out of the wet&nbsp; freshly cut grass. But this is not religion.&nbsp; The constitution&nbsp; proclaims a clear distinction between church and state.&nbsp; I think&nbsp;I have observed;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This is where you have a problem along with most people, with religion. maybe you had a bad experience. where you felt isolated or out of place in that community or maybe you don't agree on an intellectual level. I don't know. Where and how can a&nbsp; common or univerasal church provide the perfect conditions for&nbsp; every individual &nbsp;person to worship. I would guess everyone could have there own Ideal. There would be a lot of churches. I guess that just makes the point that everyone does and should nurture there own relationship with God. All of that assumes you are free. free to choose your own religion.&nbsp;Of course freedom is a vague term. I am not sure I believe in the obvious&nbsp; definition of freedom anymore. However,&nbsp;No matter how oppressed you are. No one can come between you and God&nbsp;right? sometimes I wonder.&nbsp;( i suppose that All works out well if you belive the human experience is one of oppresion, pain and suffering , and the reward is in eternal Life)&nbsp;This is all to much for my little Brain.<br />
&nbsp;So back to something I said a long time ago. Maybe&nbsp;church is really about bonding, with your neighbors. you live in the middle of the great plains , where the buffaloo roam and you ride your horse and wagon to church 5 miles one way to say howdy to your closet neighbors and share some common ground, and an apple pie. I guess sunday church should be a place&nbsp;to celebrate all the things you all have in common. Somewhere it lost its party appeal. I suppose it all depends on your understanding&nbsp;of Spirituality&nbsp;, and Education. Somewhere along the way, the teachers dropped the ball. somewhere along the way the rules became more important than the fools. Now we are left with a ritual that resembles&nbsp;a re-run of your favorite Tv Show, everyweek of the year. of course maybe its not about the&nbsp;the show as much as what is going on behind the scenes. and they people and there lives. Some church services I think&nbsp;are not much different than a national cirriculum for education.&nbsp;And I fear&nbsp;A persons experience with God is based on another human beings understanding of it. i guess thats the nature of it.&nbsp; <br />
I don't know what to say about&nbsp; jihad. I think that&nbsp;must be a&nbsp;failure of religion. I guess if you believe in devils and demons, maybe its a logical choice. But then&nbsp;again it comes down to your beliefs about&nbsp;God and peace. and Nothing that happens, can happen without God.&nbsp;Do muslims believe in a pre-destiny?&nbsp; Also There are other ways to fight devils and demons? the pen is mightier than the sword. But what happens when the pen is the devil?&nbsp;That is what i see the prevailing belief to be,( based on the bits and peices I hear on cnn,) in the muslim world. HAd enuf? LOL your turn I guess this just went to religions catagory</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/20/2006 1:54 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;(10 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;964.10 in reply to 964.9&nbsp;*The main mistake religions can make is to think that it doesn't make mistakes, or learn from the ones it has. Btw, I hear the pope's been a dick, lol. Benedict I mean, really. Still, stick a papal foot in thy mouth on one hand, and prove what he said right on the other hand. Islam a violent religion? Who said that? Let's kill him!* {If the details tell you your religion is the only way and all other religions must go, the devil is in the details. Divisiveness, inequality, aggression, prejudice, dishonesty, greed, hypocracy, the seven new deadly sins, as decreed by me, cause I'm king and god and all that, lol jk, nawh I'm just a socialist bleedingheart liberal with democratic leanings who one dya had this funny idea to make a talkcity website, lol.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Mulsknr1 &nbsp;9/20/2006 2:18 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(11 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;964.11 in reply to 964.10&nbsp;Lmao! right on.</p>
 
<p>(Note: I'm just glad Starg kept his cool lol the internal fluids must have been at just the right balance.) :D</p>
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&quot;42&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;The Middle East, Sunni / Shiite & More, Islam, Muslim & Allah?<br />
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Religions/Mythologies! -  Allah them Islam and Muslim right now!<br />
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From: Metaphorm    8/8/2005 7:18 pm To: ALL  (1 of 4)  728.1 E-mail message <br />
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Muslim Religion <br />
                                      The Muslim religion is the fastest growing religion per capita in the United States, especially in the minority races! Last month I attended my annual training session that's required for maintaining my state prison security clearance. During the training session there was a presentation by three speakers representing the Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths, who explained each of <br />
                                      their beliefs. <br />
                                      I was particularly interested in what the Islamic Imam had to say. The Imam gave a great presentation of the basics of Islam, complete with a video. After the presentations, time was provided for questions and answers. When it was my turn, I directed my question to the Imam and asked: <br />
                                      "Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that most Imams and clerics of Islam have declared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the infidels of the world. And, that by killing an infidel, which is a command to all Muslims, they are assured of a place in heaven. If that's the <br />
                                      case, can you give me the definition of an infidel?" <br />
                                      There was no disagreement with my statements and without hesitation, he replied, "Non-believers!" <br />
                                      I responded, "So, let me make sure I have this straight. All followers of Allah have been commanded to kill anyone who is not of your faith so they can go to Heaven. Is that correct?" <br />
                                      The expression on his face changed from one of authority and command to that of a little boy who had just gotten caught with his hand in the cookie jar. He sheepishly replied, "Yes." <br />
                                      I then stated, "Well, sir, I have a real problem trying to imagine the Pope commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Dr. Stanley ordering Protestants to do the same in order to go to Heaven!" <br />
                                      The Imam was speechless. <br />
                                      I continued, "I also have problem with being your friend when you and your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me! Let me ask you a question. Would you rather have your Allah who tells you to kill me in order to go to Heaven or my Jesus who tells me to love you because I am going to Heaven and He wants you to be with me?" You could have heard a pin drop as the Imam hung his head in shame. <br />
                                      Needless to say, the organizers and/or promoters of the 'Diversification' training seminar were not happy with Rick's way of dealing with the Islamic Imam and exposing the truth about the Muslim's beliefs. <br />
                                      I think everyone in the US & Canada, etc, should be required to read this, but with the liberal justice system, liberal media, and the ACLU, there is no way this will be widely publicized. Please pass this on to all your e-mail contacts. This is a true story and the author, Rick Mathes, is a well-known leader in prison ministry. <br />
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"And so it is."<br />
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From: Metaphorm    8/22/2005 2:50 pm To: ALL  (2 of 4)  728.2 in reply to 728.1 Something else to provoke the extremists, lol: <br />
Remember the guy who got on a plane with a bomb built into his shoe and tried to light it?<br />
Did you know his trial is over?<br />
Did you know he was sentenced?<br />
Did you see/hear any of the judge's comments on TV/Radio?<br />
Didn't think so.<br />
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Everyone should hear what the judge had to say.<br />
       Ruling by Judge William Young, US District Court.<br />
       Prior to sentencing, the Judge asked the defendant if he had anything to say.<br />
       His response: After admitting his guilt to the court for the record, Reid also admitted his "allegiance to Osama bin Laden, to Islam, and to the religion of Allah," defiantly stated "I think I will not apologize for my actions," and told the court "I am at war with your country."<br />
       Judge Young then delivered the statement quoted below:<br />
       January 30, 2003, United States vs. Reid. Judge Young:<br />
       "Mr. Richard C. Reid, hearken now to the sentence the Court imposes upon you.  On counts 1, 5 and 6 the Court sentences you to life in prison in the custody of the United States Attorney General.  On counts 2, 3, 4 and 7, the Court sentences you to 20 years in prison on each count, the sentence on each count to run consecutive with the other.<br />
       That's 80 years.  On count 8 the Court se ntences you to the mandatory 30 years consecutive to the 80 years just imposed.  The Court imposes upon you each of the eight counts a fine of $250,000 for the aggregate fine of $2 million.  <br />
The Court accepts the government's recommendation with respect to restitution and orders restitution in the amount of $298.17 to Andre Bousquet and $5,784 to American Airlines.  The Court imposes upon you the $800 special assessment.<br />
       The Court imposes upon you five years supervised release simply because the law requires it.  But the life sentences are real life sentences so I need go no further.  This is the sentence that is provided for by our statutes.  <br />
It is a fair and just sentence.  It is a righteous sentence.<br />
        Let me explain this to you.  We are not afraid of you or any of your terrorist co-conspirators, Mr. Reid.  We are Americans.  We have been through the fire before.  There is all too much war talk here and I say that to everyone with the utmost respect.  Here in this court, we deal with individuals as individuals and care for individuals as individuals.  As human beings, we reach out for justice.<br />
      You are not an enemy combatant.  You are a terrorist.  <br />
You are not a soldier in any war.  <br />
You are a terrorist.  To give you that reference, to call you a soldier, gives you far too much stature.  Whether it is the officers of government who do it or your attorney who does it, or if you think you are a soldier.  You are not----- you are a terrorist .  <br />
And we do not negotiate with terrorists.  We do not meet with terrorists.  We do not sign documents with terrorists.  We hunt them down one by one and bring them to justice! <br />
       So war talk is way out of line in this court.  You are a big fellow. But you are not that big.  <br />
You're no warrior.  I've know warriors.  You are a terrorist.  A species of criminal that is guilty of multiple attempted murders.  In a very real sense, State Trooper Santiago had it right when you first were taken off that plane and into custody and you wondered where the press and where the TV crews were, and he said: "You're no big deal."<br />
       You are no big deal.<br />
       What your able counsel and what the equally able United States  attorneys have grappled with and what I have as honestly as I know how tried to grapple with, is why you did something so horrific.  What was it that led you here to this courtroom today?<br />
       I have listened respectfully to what you have to say.  And I ask you to search your heart and ask yourself what sort of unfathomable hate led you to do what you are guilty and admit you are guilty of doing.  And I have an answer for you.  It may not satisfy you, but as I search this entire record, it comes as close to understanding as I know.<br />
      It seems to me you hate the one thing that to us is most precious. You hate our freedom.  <br />
Our individual freedom.  Our individual freedom to live as we choose, to come and go as we choose, to believe or not believe as we individually choose.  Here, in this society, the very wind carries freedom.  It carries it everywhere from sea to shining sea.  It is because we prize individual freedom so much that you are here in this beautiful courtroom.  So that everyone can see, truly see, that justice is administered fairly, individually, and discretely.  It is for freedom's sake that your lawyers are striving so vigorously on your behalf and have filed appeals, will go on in their representation of you before other judges.<br />
       We Americans are all about freedom. Because we all know that the way we treat you, Mr. Reid, is the measure of our own liberties.  <br />
Make no mistake though.  It is yet true that we will bare any burden; pay any price, to preserve our freedoms.  Look around this courtroom.  Mark it well. The world is not going to long remember what you or I say here.  Day after tomorrow, it will be forgotten, but this, however, will long endure.  <br />
Here in this courtroom and courtrooms all across America, the American people will gather to see that justice, individual justice, justice, not war, individual justice is in fact being done.  The very President of the United States through his officers will have to come into courtrooms and lay out evidence on which specific matters can be judged and juries of citizens will gather to sit and judge that evidence democratically, to mold and shape and refine our sense of justice.<br />
       See that flag, Mr. Reid?  <br />
That's the flag of the United States of America.  That flag will fly there long after this is all forgotten.  That flag stands for freedom.  And it always will.<br />
       Mr. Custody Officer.  Stand him down.<br />
       So, how much of this Judge's comments did we hear on our TV sets?  <br />
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       We need more judges like Judge Young, but that's another subject.  Pass this around.  <br />
Everyone should and needs to hear what this fine judge had to say.  <br />
Powerful words that strike home.<br />
Please forward this---------so that every American has a chance to read it.<br />
Note: If You are Islam and You feel as if Your's or Our country has been misrepresenting You and Your religion, definitely feel free and offer your perspective. I'm just Dying to hear a more optimistic take on this belief system. Other than that it's time to do away with religions, all you need is yourself. <br />
(And The Metaphorum)<br />
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"Amen Brother Meta!"<br />
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From: Metaphorm    8/22/2005 2:59 pm To: ALL  (3 of 4)  728.3 in reply to 728.2 Extremists on both ends actually, and that is NOT helping in this situation.<br />
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From: Stargoyle    9/21/2005 1:37 pm To: ALL  (4 of 4)  728.4 in reply to 728.3 E-mail message <br />
          Read down to the very bottom, you don't want to miss this! <br />
          VERY INTERESTING - <br />
          1. The garden of Eden was in Iraq. <br />
          2. Mesopotamia, which is now Iraq, was the cradle of civilization! <br />
          3. Noah built the ark in Iraq. <br />
          4. The Tower of Babel was in Iraq. <br />
          5. Abraham was from Ur, which is in Southern Iraq! <br />
          6. Isaac's wife Rebekah is from Nahor, which is in Iraq! <br />
          7. Jacob met Rachel in Iraq. <br />
          8. Jonah preached in Nineveh - which is in Iraq. <br />
          9. Assyria, which is in Iraq, conquered the ten tribes of Israel. <br />
          10. Amos cried out in Iraq! <br />
          11. Babylon, which is in Iraq, destroyed Jerusalem. <br />
          12. Daniel was in the lion's den in Iraq! <br />
          13. The three Hebrew children were in the fire in Iraq (Jesus had been in Iraq also as the fourth person in the fiery furnace!) <br />
          14. Belshazzar, the King of Babylon saw the "writing on the wall" in Iraq. <br />
          15. Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, carried the Jews captive into Iraq. <br />
          16. Ezekiel preached in Iraq. <br />
          17. The wise men we re from Iraq. <br />
          18. Peter preached in Iraq. <br />
          19. The "Empire of Man" described in Revelation is called Babylon, which was a city in Iraq! <br />
          And you have probably seen this one. Israel is the nation most often mentioned in the Bible. But do you know which nation is second? It is Iraq! However, that is not the name that is used in the Bible. The names used in the Bible are Babylon, Land of Shinar, and Mesopotamia. The word Mesopotamia means between the two rivers, more exactly between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. The name Iraq, means country with deep roots. <br />
          Indeed Iraq is a country with deep roots and is a very significant country in the Bible. <br />
          No other nation, except Israel, has more history and prophecy associated it than Iraq. <br />
          And also... This is something to think about! Since America is typically represented by an eagle. <br />
Saddam should have read up on his Muslim passages... <br />
          The following verse is from the Koran, (the Islamic Bible) <br />
          Koran (9:11) - For it is written that a son of Arabia would awaken a fearsome Eagle. The wrath of the Eagle would be felt throughout the lands of Allah and lo, while some of the people trembled in despair still more rejoiced; for the wrath of the Eagle cleansed the lands of Allah; and there was peace. <br />
          (Note the verse number!) Hmmmmmmm?! God Bless you all Amen ! <br />
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*All the more reason to bomb Iraq, I say, too much time in the hot sun with a rag wrapped around your head and ya start making up religions and excuses to kill massive amounts of people for some imagined divine incentive. Come ta think of it, how hot is Texas? lol.*<br />
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<font color="#808080">Now many Islams say their's is a religion of Peace and they just want to be left alone to worship in that peace, so why is this not being allowed. The ol My God's Better than Your God? Or is our understanding of Islam needing to acknowledge that they can and will destroy the nonbelieving infidels? This is one of many reasons I think it's time to outgrow or at least rethink Religion before the dangerous fantasies of them end up getting someone hurt. Too late.</font>  :@
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&quot;42&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Newsworthy In-Phorm-ationals!   -     muslims <br />
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From: peace8047  Jun-26 9:24 pm To: ALL  (1 of 3)  1013.1 why are there radical muslims moving to our country an trying to change us as if they believe we will decide to become muslims   esp when they want to kill us if we dont change ? why i cannot understand this mentality it is alot of bullshi-<br />
they are changing parts of our society to bend to their will since we try to protect everyones rights an its dangerous for us to allow  this as they want our women to wear veils they want tro persecute infidels ( not just jail but actually murder ) so how can we as united statescitizens protect ourselves    yes meta this is begining to happen as i speak open your eyes an look around you not alot there but some an growing mostly chicago an parts of texas <br />
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From: HenryDurga  Jun-30 6:22 am To: peace8047  (2 of 3)  1013.2 in reply to 1013.1 Peace:<br />
They are like a disease with their violence all over the world. Chávez love them...They are like gremlins messing around.<br />
Im tired of this hate and violence in the Earth.<br />
Damn...my english sucks lol<br />
PEACE OUT!<br />
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From: Metaphorm    Jul-7 5:15 pm To: ALL  (3 of 3)  1013.3 in reply to 1013.2 According to them not Every muslim is out to get us infidels, some are a peaceful bunch who can respect our religion and way of life as much as we respect their's. I wouldn't bite hook line and sinker to that GOP perception of the world, justified war, noble freedom, lower gas prices, whatever. They like to feed you the idea that all muslims are evil to make it easier to stomach our killing their wives and children, and that we lose dozens of troops a week to their endless war. This all won't be resolved with hate.<br />
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<font color="#808080">Lately I don't know what to think anymore, but it doesn't stop me from thinking lol. Still, I think how much more heavenly the world would be without religion, or at least religious oppression. Each to their own and that should be more than good enough.</font>
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&quot;39&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;You Canadian folks are (seem to be) getting Ripped, just ask Reygar or Raiven about the gutting Telus does. People want to complain that their 2.99 a month Boost online service is not worth the money and Telus users just have to laugh and sigh. Is there Any good telco service up there that won't drain all the loonies and toonies outta their customers.
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&quot;43&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>Religions/Mythologies!&nbsp;<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/20/2005 12:41 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 24)&nbsp;&nbsp;774.1&nbsp;<br />
You come from the Night Sky. You're drawn to the<br />
stars and planets, and it's no wonder why, you<br />
came from them. <br />
Kinda a silly quiz, but something to kick off this discussoin I guess?<br />
brought to you by Quizilla *Years ago, this lifetime, I paid 90$ for something called an SRT Reading. Spiritual Response Therapy. It involved crystals, pendulums, charts, a little bit of mathematics and alot of intuiting. I forgot the exact results, but it was intense. I do remember that my reader said I'm a very very very old soul, spent alot of time as healers and figures in religion, but most of the lives in the animal kingdom, as nocturnal creatures. Not sure how valid all that was, but like with most kinds of \&quot;therapy\&quot; I walked out feeling alot better.* </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Derkein &nbsp;9/20/2005 8:13 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(2 of 24)&nbsp;&nbsp;774.2 in reply to 774.1&nbsp;Hmm....seems I've taken this one before and somehow gotten the same results. It's fitting really, if I do say so myself.<br />
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You come from the Middle Ages. Your soul came from a time when dragons, knights, war and Princesses ruled the land.<br />
382 other people got this result!<br />
This quiz has been taken 6041 times.<br />
6% of people had this result.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/20/2005 1:26 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Derkein &nbsp;(3 of 24)&nbsp;&nbsp;774.3 in reply to 774.2&nbsp;*Hmmm, how come they capitalized Princessess, and not Dragons, Knights and War? Oops, they capped Middle Ages too, so only Middle-Aged Princesses had any real importance back then? Good news is with life expectancy during those times between 40 - 60 yrs old, middle age occured at 20 - 30. Bad news is feminine hygiene products have'nt been invented yet.* <br />
{Yep, leave it to me to think of stuff like this, but someone's gotta, lol, back later with hopefully a better quiz.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/20/2005 1:37 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(4 of 24)&nbsp;&nbsp;774.4 in reply to 774.2&nbsp;You were Fernando L. Monteclair, a mystic and<br />
medium who lived in the Victorian era. You were<br />
greatly popular in your village and many people<br />
traveled from all around the country to see<br />
you. Untill one day when you summoned an<br />
annoying beast from a netherworld that wrecked<br />
havoc on the whole town, then you were driven<br />
away. As you were running away the entire town<br />
was chasing you, then one of them threw a large<br />
boulder at your legs. You fell down and your<br />
legs stopped working for the rest of your life.<br />
Then the townspeople took pity on you and<br />
bought you a wheelchair. You still were run out<br />
of town, and you spent the rest of your life in<br />
Paris, sitting in the townsquare selling<br />
decorative items you made yourself. You finally<br />
died when you were struck by lightning in the<br />
townsquare, at age 102. <br />
Who Were You In A Past Life? <br />
brought to you by Quizilla *Thats just messed up, lol, I mean really messed up, this poor guy, that I was? Aaah man, lol.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/20/2005 1:44 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(5 of 24)&nbsp;&nbsp;774.5 in reply to 774.2&nbsp;<br />
You were Napoleon!<br />
Born in Corsica in 1769, you had already decided at<br />
a very young age that you wanted a military<br />
career. You got a scholarship to a French<br />
military school, and from there you rose very<br />
quickly in ranks through military skill and<br />
ruthless efficiency. Some say you were an<br />
excellent civil administrator, others say you<br />
were a power-hungry emperor, but make no<br />
mistake, you shook the very foundations of<br />
Europe. Felt you had to prove something<br />
because you were short, perhaps? There are some<br />
who say you were poisoned when at last you died<br />
in exile in 1821, but now scientists are saying<br />
it was probably stomach cancer that ended your<br />
life. <br />
Which Leader Were You in a Past Life?<br />
brought to you by Quizilla *Yep, still pretty messed up, so now I have a Neapolitan Complex!*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/20/2005 1:57 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(6 of 24)&nbsp;&nbsp;774.6 in reply to 774.2&nbsp;*Actually the supposedly real scoop was this, from my 90$ SRT Reading, this is what I remember of it:<br />
A Catholic Priest who's tongue was removed, then burned at the stake for being caught healing animals instead of humans. {Priest burnt at the stake, not just the tongue, lol, thought I'd clarify}<br />
A Native American Shamanic student killed by a jealous teacher who was already losing the tribe's faith and my skills seemed superior. In this life, I was... a female.<br />
A Wealthy Widow who made a bad deal with a greedy investor of some kind, fell in love with him, was robbed of every dime, died poor. <br />
Wish I could remember the other male lives described to me, to balance things out, lol. I'm not that girly! But then again, it's said you can have past lives as males and females, the soul is universal like that, but yet the soul can have gender too. <br />
I remember an odd dream I had of the Pre-Life I guess. I was being shown around a Factory by God or an Angel or something. It was in heaven because the floors were made of solid clouds. Bear with me here, dreams work with alot of symbology, so they don't care about logic. Anyway, there was this large machine, a conveyor belt oven packaging kinda thing, like assembly line contraption, In came these battered dim deflated damaged orbs of pink and blue, these were souls. Male and Female. They'd be processed in, and come out the other side, revitalized, glowing brighter, unblemished. Some even hopping up and down in glee, rolling off the belt to smilingly be put back in line for redeposit through a trapdoor, back to earth to inhabit newborn lifeforms.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Derkein &nbsp;9/20/2005 2:31 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(7 of 24)&nbsp;&nbsp;774.7 in reply to 774.4&nbsp;Ok, ok, here goes.....<br />
Who Were You In A Past Life? <br />
You were Yama Silviskiaggieshabo. Born and raised in the himalayan mountains, you were put to work from an early age shoveling snow. You lived a tough life in your small village untill the day the well known Yeti decided to pay you a visit. The creature came barreling into town roaring and the townspeople rushed to their alters to pray for the creature to leave them alone. They all viewed the Yeti as a god, and finally decided they needed to make a sacrifice. Since nobody really liked you, they decided to feed you to the Yeti. Luckily for you, the Yeti was a female who really wanted a child but couldn't concieve, so she decided to raise you as her own. You lived with the Yeti in the mountains for several years untill you were a young teenager. The Yeti, who was much smarter than most people gave her credit for, taught you great knowledge and also supplied you with sacred herbal teas that enhanced your immune system. One uhappy day, your mother Yeti died after slipping and falling down a mountain. You left the mountains with a rage that would last you for most of your life. You left the Himalayas and lived in Rome for a long time working as a stage hand at a theater. One day your friends were poisoned to death, and you soon murdered the culprit. You were allowed to go free with only community service, but you soon decided it was time to start moving past the anger and eventually you became a much more mellow person. You started doing yoga and began selling teas like the ones your mother Yeti used to make you. You died at 190.<br />
2 other people got this result!<br />
This quiz has been taken 46 times.<br />
4% of people had this result.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/20/2005 4:22 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(8 of 24)&nbsp;&nbsp;774.8 in reply to 774.7&nbsp;*Well I'll be dipped, Hey Crypto! Derkein's part sasquatch too! Or at least part relict hominid., Derk, you keep getting more and more like us/me, but we're trying to come up with ways to ease these transition, lol.* <br />
{If there is any, or you could just lose your mind, like we/I did. A people/guy who refers to himself/themselves in plurasingular.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Derkein &nbsp;9/20/2005 5:04 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(9 of 24)&nbsp;&nbsp;774.9 in reply to 774.5&nbsp;<br />
\&quot;Which Leader Were You in a Past Life?\&quot; - Results:<br />
You were Confucius!<br />
Your life began in 551 B.C. in the Chinese village of Zou. You worked as a teacher until age 35, when you became advisor to the exiled Duke Zhou for a time. Later you became a magistrate and even the Grand Minister of Justice of Lu Province for a time. After a while, you took to wandering with your handful of disciples and unfortunately found that high-ranking nobles in many courts were plotting to have you killed. You continued, however, to speak on morality and honesty until you finally retired and spent your remaining days writing. You died at the age of 72.<br />
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HMMM...who'd a thunk it...lol</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/21/2005 1:23 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Derkein &nbsp;(10 of 24)&nbsp;&nbsp;774.10 in reply to 774.9&nbsp;*This bears further investigation, two asian connotations or whatevers, trying to remember if I ever did the pheonix card reading for you yet, every reading afterwards jynxes or invalidates the first though, they're one time use deck types.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Derkein &nbsp;9/21/2005 1:48 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(11 of 24)&nbsp;&nbsp;774.11 in reply to 774.10&nbsp;Nope, no pehonix card reading for me....least not that I remember. Anyway, if it's a single time use thing I don't want to mess anything up.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/23/2005 2:44 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Derkein &nbsp;(12 of 24)&nbsp;&nbsp;774.12 in reply to 774.11&nbsp;*I'm trying to figure out a day of week for readings, and Sunday seemed perfect, lol. A little liberal heathen defiance on a holy day does a soul good, for real, lol!* <br />
{But then again, the buggers gt me working next sunday, and by the time I get home aruond 1:30 am nobody's awake}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Derkein &nbsp;9/23/2005 2:50 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(13 of 24)&nbsp;&nbsp;774.13 in reply to 774.12&nbsp;Hmmmm...I'll see what I can do about being around....no promises though.<br />
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Derk,</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/23/2005 7:11 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Derkein &nbsp;(14 of 24)&nbsp;&nbsp;774.14 in reply to 774.1&nbsp;*Its too bad we can't snag FairyFolk from that other place, I can't imagine her trying to do serious tarot card readings anymore over there in the midst of the special ed class/retirement home's orgy sessions, lol.* <br />
{Fairy does a cooool interp, I've seen her in action, she's a wizard with the cards.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Derkein &nbsp;9/23/2005 7:32 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(15 of 24)&nbsp;&nbsp;774.15 in reply to 774.14&nbsp;She is very good, as I have had a few readings by her, and respect her and her abilities. <br />
However I'd never condone pulling a chatter, no matter how gifted, from another room unless it was their will. That's my own take on things, sorry. I believe if it is ment to happen it will when the time is right, but you know me I hate to hurt feelings and burn bridges unless there is no choice. (but you could feel free to drop an invite if you wish)<br />
Ok, enough of me and my damned soap boxes...lol.<br />
Hey, you're pretty good at such things as readings from what I gather...quite gifted. <br />
And don't make fun of us special ed type ppl....I izzz one...hehehe<br />
Ok, ignore me....I don't know what the hell I'm babbeling about... I'll shut up now....lol</p>

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&quot;43&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>Religions/Mythologies!&nbsp;<br />
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<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/24/2005 1:11 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Derkein &nbsp;(16 of 24)&nbsp;&nbsp;774.16 in reply to 774.15&nbsp;...blushes... <br />
*Well I do dabble. Sapphire34 seemed pretty impressed, and that was just with the medicine cards. Helps to be familiar with the subject/content the cards pertain to. Enhanced with addtional background info the reading is 110% effort and totally satisfactory.* <br />
{And you're right, we'll get who we'll get. If they ever get tired of where they are or want a change of pace, they know the range, they know the place.} <br />
*The cards have already foretold that I need a schedule book!*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;dorjeboy &nbsp;10/15/2005 4:43 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(17 of 24)&nbsp;&nbsp;774.17 in reply to 774.1&nbsp;the question i am unable to answer is why i always wind up doing these bollox quizzes...<br />
apparently - my \&quot;soul\&quot;originates from ancient egypt (odd how i have no understanding of hieratic or hieroglyphics, have not the slightest f***ing clue what the big cat + pyramids are all about, and am left totally cold by the prospect of a visit there)...<br />
the best one was the \&quot;who were you in a past life\&quot; quiz.&nbsp; it turned out to be some woman who climbed moutains.&nbsp; funny how the same answers brought up a different person each time...</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/16/2005 3:24 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;dorjeboy &nbsp;(18 of 24)&nbsp;&nbsp;774.18 in reply to 774.17&nbsp;*I dont put alot of credibility on Quizilla, but it's a good lead in just for fun kinda deal. It's good to have on a handy pair of skeptacles when viewing results on just about anything. If the answers connect with you on some level then that's what works for you, if not, let it roll off your back, lol.* <br />
{Zagreo is actually suprisingly one of the best readers I've seen on this kind of thing, astrology, mysticism etc. Don't get him started on puking cows or porno gnomes though, lol.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;dorjeboy &nbsp;10/16/2005 3:22 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(19 of 24)&nbsp;&nbsp;774.19 in reply to 774.18&nbsp;no worries my friend... i never take these things seriously.&nbsp; <br />
i come from a buddhist family so rebirth is what we do for a living...&nbsp; <br />
now - back to cd burning...<br />
take care - dorje</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/16/2005 3:36 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;dorjeboy &nbsp;(20 of 24)&nbsp;&nbsp;774.20 in reply to 774.19&nbsp;* I LIKE THAT! so rebirth is what we do for a living... and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and a living, and so on, lol!*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;dorjeboy &nbsp;10/16/2005 4:42 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(21 of 24)&nbsp;&nbsp;774.21 in reply to 774.20&nbsp;well - kind of... it certainly never ends until enlightenment and i am millions of rebirths away from that yet. i have no doubt that eventually i will get it, but it will be way after everybody else has figured it out!&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/17/2005 2:03 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;dorjeboy &nbsp;(22 of 24)&nbsp;&nbsp;774.22 in reply to 774.21&nbsp;*I have complete faith that we're all heading towards exactly where we need to be going, whether we like it or not, lol. Life is good!* <br />
{Well it's good for something, besides just living in.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;dorjeboy &nbsp;10/17/2005 2:54 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(23 of 24)&nbsp;&nbsp;774.23 in reply to 774.22&nbsp;i never said life was not good... <br />
as for heading where we need to be...&nbsp; whatever u say...</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;10/28/2005 6:41 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(24 of 24)&nbsp;&nbsp;774.24 in reply to 774.4&nbsp;You were Ezela, the evil Egyptian mummy. You were&lt;br&gt;dead for many years, but then when some&lt;br&gt;explorers recited a curse on your tomb, you&lt;br&gt;came back to life. Opening your eyes as they&lt;br&gt;stood there beside you, you heard them&lt;br&gt;screaming and you stepped forward from your&lt;br&gt;case. You grabbed one by the throat and he died&lt;br&gt;immediately, apparently of fright. You chased&lt;br&gt;the other one through the tomb and finally&lt;br&gt;caught him with a lasso made from your&lt;br&gt;wrappings. You strangled him with your&lt;br&gt;wrappings and then saught out other members of&lt;br&gt;the team who were elsewhere in the tomb. You&lt;br&gt;beat one over the head with an ancient&lt;br&gt;artifact, then threw some deadly powdered herbs&lt;br&gt;at another one. You finally recited a chanting&lt;br&gt;that caused the last one to perish. Then you&lt;br&gt;began to sing an ancient Egyptian song that was&lt;br&gt;oddly similar to 'Walk Like an Egyptian' and&lt;br&gt;you danced around your tomb. Eventually you&lt;br&gt;turned to dust when a large stone came loose&lt;br&gt;from the ceiling and fell on you.<br />
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&nbsp;You were&lt;br&gt;dead for many years, but then when some&lt;br&gt;explorers recited a curse on your tomb, you&lt;br&gt;came back to life. Opening your eyes as they&lt;br&gt;stood there beside you, you heard them&lt;br&gt;screaming and you stepped forward from your&lt;br&gt;case. You grabbed one by the throat and he died&lt;br&gt;immediately, apparently of fright. You chased&lt;br&gt;the other one through the tomb and finally&lt;br&gt;caught him with a lasso made from your&lt;br&gt;wrappings. You strangled him with your&lt;br&gt;wrappings and then saught out other members of&lt;br&gt;the team who were elsewhere in the tomb. You&lt;br&gt;beat one over the head with an ancient&lt;br&gt;artifact, then threw some deadly powdered herbs&lt;br&gt;at another one. You finally recited a chanting&lt;br&gt;that caused the last one to perish. Then you&lt;br&gt;began to sing an ancient Egyptian song that was&lt;br&gt;oddly similar to 'Walk Like an Egyptian' and&lt;br&gt;you danced around your tomb. Eventually you&lt;br&gt;turned to dust when a large stone came loose&lt;br&gt;from the ceiling and fell on you.<br />
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<p>(Dorje kinda got attitude there towards the end it looks like? No matter how many lives I've lived  can't figure out what it is that causes other lives to react the way they do.)</p>
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&quot;35&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>Favorite Band : Linkin Park</p>
 
<p>Band I was in : MCBCL, The Sazzz, Soultron, Black Sands, others all never having made it past rehearsals, more for goofing around I guess lol.</p>
 
<p>Favorite Song : Current favorite is that Shut up and Drive, by Rhianna.</p>

<p>Favorite Musician : The Insane Clowns.</p>

<p>Instruments Played : Flute, synthesizer, drums, indian drum, harmonia, acoustic guitar, bongo drums, turn the beat around lol love t do percussion!</p>

<p>Favorite Album (currently) : Transformers Soundtrack 2007</p>

<p>GENRES : OldSchool Cartoon Raps, Thrash Speed Death Metals, OLD Country, Classic Soft Hard Punk Alternative Rocks, Techno, Industrial, Instrumental, Celtic, Native American, Gothic, hokey halloween sound fx tapes, Hellbilly, Soundtracks &amp; TV Showtunes lol but I'm very hetero, Parodies &amp; Spoofs, International, Japanese Anime, East Indian, almost too many to list, if it doesn't annoy the ç®å¶ outta me it's just fine.</p>
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&quot;44&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	8/27/2004 4:38 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>This cracked me up first time I noticed this. I'm not sure if this applies to all languages equally, but it explains some possible misinterpretations!</p>

<p>I'd better demonstrate first, a Song most people know:</p>

<p>Hotel California (1976)</p>

<p>Hotel California<br />
On A Dark Desert Highway<br />
Cool Wind In My Hair<br />
Warm Smell Of Colitas<br />
Rising Up Through The Air<br />
Up Ahead In The Distance<br />
I Saw A Shimmering Light<br />
My Head Grew Heavy, And My Sight Grew Dim<br />
I Had To Stop For The Night<br />
There She Stood In The Doorway<br />
I Heard The Mission Bell<br />
And I Was Thinking To Myself<br />
This Could Be Heaven Or This Could Be Hell<br />
Then She Lit Up A Candle<br />
And She Showed Me The Way<br />
There Were Voices Down The Corridor<br />
I Thought I Heard Them Say<br />
Welcome To The Hotel California<br />
Such A Lovely Place<br />
Such A Lovely Place (Background)<br />
Such A Lovely Face<br />
Plenty Of Room At The Hotel California<br />
Any Time Of Year<br />
Any Time Of Year (Background)<br />
You Can Find It Here<br />
You Can Find It Here<br />
Her Mind Is Tiffany Twisted<br />
She'S Got The Mercedes Bends<br />
She'S Got A Lot Of Pretty, Pretty Boys<br />
That She Calls Friends<br />
How They Dance In The Courtyard<br />
Sweet Summer Sweat<br />
Some Dance To Remember<br />
Some Dance To Forget<br />
So I Called Up The Captain<br />
Please Bring Me My Wine<br />
He Said<br />
We Haven'T Had That Spirit Here Since 1969<br />
And Still Those Voices Are Calling From Far Away<br />
Wake You Up In The Middle Of The Night<br />
Just To Hear Them Say<br />
Welcome To The Hotel California<br />
Such A Lovely Place<br />
Such A Lovely Place (Background)<br />
Such A Lovely Face<br />
They'Re Livin' It Up At The Hotel California<br />
What A Nice Surprise<br />
What A Nice Surprise (Background)<br />
Bring Your Alibies<br />
Mirrors On The Ceiling<br />
Pink Champagne On Ice<br />
And She Said<br />
We Are All Just Prisoners Here<br />
Of Our Own Device<br />
And In The Master'S Chambers<br />
They Gathered For The Feast<br />
They Stab It With Their Steely Knives<br />
But They Just Can'T Kill The Beast<br />
Last Thing I Remember<br />
I Was Running For The Door<br />
I Had To Find The Passage Back To The Place I Was Before<br />
Relax Said The Nightman<br />
We Are Programed To Recieve<br />
You Can Check Out Any Time You Like<br />
But You Can Never Leave</p>

<p>Now. I'm gonna take these lyrics to a translator page, change them to say.... Spanish and tehn Back t English, you'll see a radical change, hilarious and confusing.</p>

<p>BRB!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	8/27/2004 4:48 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (2 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>Brought back from <a href="http://babelfish.altavista.com">http://babelfish.altavista.com</a></p>

<p>Now look at this mutated mess!:</p>

<p>In English:<br />
In Spanish: L&iacute;ricas of California of the hotel of the eagles Californian Plugin (In a Fresh Air Of the Dark Highway Of the Desert In My Hot Scent Of the Hair De Colitas That rises For above Through the Air For above Next In the Distance Which I saw a Light De Shimmering My Head Grew Heavy, and My Vista Grew D&eacute;vil I Had To stop For the Night She was stopped There In the Threshold I heard the Mission Bell and I Thought Me This one Could Be Sky Or This one Could Be Then Hell Ignited She For she arrives a Candle and It demonstrated to the Way Era There to Me Voices Under Corridor I Thought That I heard Say Them to the Reception To the So Charming Californian Hotel a Place a So Charming Place (Bottom) a So Charming pile Of the Face De Sitio In the Californian Hotel Of the Year Of the Year (Bottom) You You can Find it In caulquier moment In caulquier moment That You Can Find it Your Mind Is Here Twisted She'S Tiffany Consiguio' the She'S Curves De Mercedes Obtained Many De Pretty Muchachos, Here Pretty That She Llama To Friends How They dance In the Patio the Sweet Summer Sweated a Certain Dance to remember a Certain Dance to forget So I called Above Of Vino De Capita'n Please Bring Me My He Said That Haven'T Teni'amos That Alcohol From 1969 and Still Those Voices is calling to Him Here Of Absent Wake Far For above In the Center At night Right &Oacute;igalas Decir the Reception To the Californian Hotel a So Charming Place a So Charming Place (Bottom) a Face So Charming They'Re Livin' It stops above in Californian hotel one what surprise of Nize what a surprise of Nize (bottom) brings to its mirrors of Alibies in the color of Champ&aacute;n rose of the ceiling in the ice and she said we are all right prisoners of our own device here and in the compartments of Master'S it collected for the banquet that stabs with its knives of Steely only they hardly slaughter of Can'T the thing of last of the beast the memory worked for the door I had to find the step to the place was again before it relaxes said that the Nightman we is programmed to Recieve you you can verify outside you you have taste in caulquier moment but you can never leave</p>

<p>See it gets kinda silly, but give it a go, lol, type in some song lyrics translate, then retranslate!</p>

<p>BRB!!! I gotta do this AGAIN!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	8/27/2004 4:56 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (3 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>Guess which song this is?:</p>

<p>In English:<br />
In Portuguese: It says that its prayers one don't small if forgets, my son to inside include all fold you, warm inside of the sustenance free you of sin until sandman that it comes sleep with the one open eye arresting its rest the pressed light of the exit incorporates the taking of the night my hand it are to fill with earth something's never never wrong, today closes them the clear thoughts heavy to the night and aren't of the white dreams of the snow of the war, the dreams of dreams of liars of dragon's set fire fire and of the things that they will bite sleep with an open eye having arrested its pressed light of the exit of the rest incorporates the taking of the night outside mine hand for filling with earth me never never now Mr. places brings me to sleep pray my soul to remain itself if I to die before I have waked up pray Mr. my soul to make examination hush of the small baby, word of don't a word and to never occupy of that the noise you heard it's only the crossbow under its bed, in its closet, its main light of the exit enters in the grain of the night of the light of the exit of the sand incorporates the taking of the night outside mine hand we're for never never filling with earth</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	8/27/2004 8:58 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (4 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>I LOOK LIKE A CLOWN ALWAYS LAUGHING ABOUT YOUR IDIOT THINGS!!!!</p>

<p>I LOOK LIKE A COW!!!!!!</p>

<p>ahahahaahhha</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	8/27/2004 12:59 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (5 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>sandman, Mr. places, Mr. my soul... i give up, lol</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	8/27/2004 7:51 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (6 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>Enter The Sandman by Metallica!</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	gecho  	8/27/2004 9:06 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (7 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>ROTFLMFAO!! you'll NEVER GET THIS! MUAHAHAHAHAHAHHHHH... okay, it's not all that messed... &lt;sigh&gt;</p>

<p> <br />
The wrist of the rag, living in a hot vagabond of the film, Daddy's little fine of the cutie so, they'll never sees already the Leavin' by the back door, it serves to the hot time, cons&iacute;galo whereas it's easy mind of Don't, go ahead for above and they see wrist me of the rag, baby won't that you do to me like you done before I'm feelin' like badly a boy MMM hardly like badly a I'm boy rippin' upon a wrist of the rag it has taste of throwin' far an old toy some babe's talkin' Talkin' noisy true; everything on the new attempt of the crowd and v&eacute;ndame an old dream To that the new version of the old scene speaks easy in the subsistence shufflin' of the grape grapevine; broad of the brightness of the shoe old lizzy he until elasticity navigated of you're he who all already obtained until you're put yes of its misery, I'm movin', Yes, I'm movin' Obtain ready for the great tap of the time that dances yes in an Earth mine, I'm movin', I'm really movin' Yes, I'm movin', Yes, I'm movin' Obtain ready by the great time yes obtain crazy person in moonshine, I'm movin', I'm really movin' The gin of the endrino fizzy he until elasticity navigated of you're he everything what you obtained until you're put of its misery</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>lol @ earth mine! HA! and crazy person in moonshine! BAHAHA!</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	gecho  	8/27/2004 9:23 pm <br />
To: 	gecho 	 (8 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>MAN! THIS IS THE BEST! FRIKKIN AWESOME! HOURS OF ENTERTAINMENT! YESH!!!</p>

<p>Offspring: Bad Habit<br />
Hey man who you really know authorization I'm the weapon in my hand will say to him equal but when I'm in my Don't car does not give to no cause of crap the slightest thing me and as soon as it can be that it fits to me to pressure when am leading I I remain in my track but obtaining the cut marks insano I open the reach to me of the box of glove within I'm that is going to ruin this stroll of f*cker's I conjecture that I obtained a habit of blowin' badly; far I obtained yes bad to a habit and ain't goin' yes well absent they say road's a dangerous place if you move of a pull of I'm the face to me of the danger you'll you lead in my azz his foot's in the gas and its following breathing is its last conductors is crude such attitudes but when I demonstrate that my complaints of the piece stop uneven Something's I si&eacute;ntale like God of I'm motherf*cker dumb stupid of goddamn of the excrement that I open the reach of the box of glove within I'm that is going to ruin this stroll of f*cker's</p>

<p>sorry dude, don't have all them funky letters to make it phorum-phriendly...</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	gecho  	8/27/2004 9:32 pm <br />
To: 	gecho 	 (9 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>and in RUSSIAN! er, translated from russian... ish</p>

<p>Offspring: Bad Habit<br />
Hey man, is which you you know o&amp;#e9;keyo I'.m actually gun in my hand it will say you the same but when I'.m in my automobile Don'.t they do not give to me any reason for buckwheat the smallest thing even 4 exactly it could click when 4 to ides of upravlyayushch I I remain in my lane but poluchayushch cut off to models me insane I I reveal the attainability of the box of glove ruins gonna I'.m this ride f*cker'.s I I inside guess I obtained plokh habit blowin' away yeah I obtained plokh habit and it ain'.t goin' the absent yeah good they speak road'.s dangerous place if you flip 4 s I'.m side, then danger you'.ll you govern on my azz your foot'.s on the gas and your following respiration will be your last drivers rude such orientations but when I I show my complaints of part they cease Something'.s odd 4 feel as god I'.m you the stupid dull motherf*cker goddamn sh*t, I is which I reveal the attainability of the box of glove inside ruins gonna I'.m this ride f*cker'.s</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>buckwheat, Wtf?!</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	gecho  	8/27/2004 9:38 pm <br />
To: 	gecho 	 (10 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>okay, french shouldn't have been this bad, but... well, it was! lol.</p>

<p>Offspring: Bad Habit<br />
H&eacute; man that you know ok d'I'm really the revolver in my hand will indicate you the same one but when I'm in my Don't car does not give me any cause of sh*t lightest thing and I just could break me when I am leading I remain in my lane but m'obtenant cut marks alienated j'ouvre l'extension of glove compartment with l interior d'I'm energy to destroy this turn of f*cker's I guess that j'ai obtained bad habits of blowin' ; far ouais j'ai obtained bad habits and it ain't goin' ; ouais good party they say the road's a dangerous place if you reverse me in addition to d'I'm the face of the danger you'll lead you on my azz your foot's on gas and your next breath is your last conductive are coarse such attitudes but when I show that my complaints of piece cease odd Something's I feel-like stupid God d'I'm you motherf*cker deaf-mute of goddamn of sh*t that j'ouvre l'extension of glove compartment with l interior d'I'm energy to destroy this turn of f*cker's</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>gecho giggles!   wow, those french certainly know how to cuss, don't they?</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	8/28/2004 12:27 pm <br />
To: 	gecho 	 (11 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>You like Offspring Eh? See how you like SPANISH FLY FOR A WHITE GUY!:</p>

<p>Pretty fly (for one guy white) close * offspring you know the type of it's of hardly only starting throughout today our cool subject isn't but fakes it in any way it cannot have an indication and he cannot have the style but everything the lack makes well above in the negation thus that in the debate of don't, a straight player you really know doesn't you start to it in any He's way that goes to play the field, and you keep it Real for you no way, for you no way thus if tax of don't, overcompensate just to little you'll to know that you can always go in the lake that Ricki the world wannabe's needs thus that brandnew makes this thing needs some cool tunes not only some will be enough but didn't has the cube of the ice thus that bought the ice of vanilla that crosses now in its young chicken, it sees homies as passes but if it looks at two They're times that go to retrocede its donkey now he's of the iris that starts one tattoo He's gettin' done ink that asked for for one '13', but they had extracted one '31' The friends say he's that they try too much hardly and hip of he's not completely but in its proper He's mind the trip more dopest thus that has debated of don't, a straight-line player you really know doesn't you start to it in any He's way that goes to play the field, and you keep it Real for you no way, for you no way thus if tax of don't, overcompensate just to little you'll to know that you can always go in the lake that Ricki the world needs wannabe's the loves wannabe's the world thus that let's starts some wannabe's more and to make this thing brandnew</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	gecho  	8/28/2004 8:30 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (12 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>lol.</p>

<p>Roses are red<br />
Violets are blue<br />
Sugar is sweet<br />
And so are you<br />
But these roses are wilted<br />
The violets are dead<br />
The sugar bowl is empty<br />
And so is your head!<br />
The roses are violet red are blue sugar are sweet and so you are but these roses marchitan the violets are dead the bowl of source of the sugar are empty and so they are his head!</p>

<p>btw, not my poem...</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	8/29/2004 7:57 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (13 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>Queen: Killer Queen  (weird enough song to start, eh? lol)<br />
It maintains her Moet ET Chandon her pretty cabinet 'Let they to eat cake' she says right as the incorporated remedy of Marie Antoinette To for Kruschev and Kennedy to all hour an invitation you declination of can't the caviar and the cigarettes flows versed in the extraordinary label pleasant She's a powder of the queen of the assassin, dynamite of the gelatin with laserbeam guaranteed to blow her mind at any time Recommended in the insatiable price an appetite wishes to try? In order to avoid complications it never maintained the same direction the conversation that she spoke right as a baroness satisfied man with China went down to geisha Minah then again incidently if you're that inclined way the perfume naturally came from Paris for the cars less annoying she taken care of of couldn't and exact She's a powder of the queen of the assassin, dynamite of the gelatin with a laser beams guaranteed to blow her mind at any time Recommended in the insatiable price an appetite wishes to try?</p>

<p>RHOK OHN!</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	8/30/2004 1:56 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (14 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>Tried a movie reveiw in German, heh, Schpiedehr-Mann! lmao.</p>

<p>In English:</p>

<p>On German: A shy in a juvenile manner sonderling receives point by a genetic-changed spider during a category journey and is sudden to win Superheroenergien. He can now climb up walls, shoot and to the things believe woven material of its wrists, which sense\&quot; with its more \&quot;spider; are coming. Unfortunately it conveys still the secret love, which it has for its High School Sweetie, to can't loses it a very close member of its family and must down to one villainous Kobold confront who's at the world pissed. Does Spidey ass step? Does Spidey kiss the girl? Does Spidey form the successful transition from the amusing book half God to the film star? Find out... to I've, which waits this film for as long as each possible other Spidey fan, and still really it believes can't to I that I got caught straight more webcrawler on the large screen. Someone fallen wedge me. Owww! O.k., that was lame..., but which wasn't Lam&eacute;, this film was definite (nice segue, JoBlo... yeesh!). If it mirror-image the one superrockers around city center the Manhattan... Examination from this light impact to see would like! Of if you more over Peter Parker to learn would like, who he comes, what educates him to Haeckchen and how he for the Superhero stood that he... Examination from this light impact is! If you wish activity, mutilating, a really bad bad chap, ehrfuerchtige confrontation sequences, a roaring notch, inspirational a storyline and Kirsten vapor, which look as hot as at all, well yeah... Examination from this light impact! Well thus it know it that there many reasons, why you probably see this film, but it knew are that there's should see one very important reason, why I think you it? Surprise, surprise... it's the human factor! That's corrects... a functioning, the letters, the interaction between all perfectly form players in this film is reliable and touches themselves and extremely effectively. Actually don't estimates me here (okay, you estimate me, if you wish), but I reminds even that some tears me up above gushing in my own eyes during certain scenes spidey violently. Can you believe?? Who that angles of one mean the romantic and family the largest activity Superherofilme of the yearly preselection button would set in motion, how would have thought? Well you believe him! Tobey Maguire is ehrfuerchtig as Peter Parker and steps much of bootie as webslinging the crime fighters in addition. The chap was totally educated to play around this role and I've noticed him already to the brain as small nerdo, which is converted into... well, you knows each other history. It convinced me as the losers with secret loving for Mary a Jane, sold it me completely as the confused Geck, which suddenly wins these amazing energies, and he got me completely on board with the tender scenes with its uncle, aunt and Mary Jane. Tail, this Geck is someone, which I really give a shit approximately! He's like me, dammit! (except all that Superheroenergie of thingies) seriously, I read somewhere that director SAM Raimi attached more with Spider-Man than youth, because he \&quot;real\&quot; more; seemed, more likes a regular kid. And mucho kudos expire to Raimi for getting this sight on the large screen with extreme authorization, as well as amusing book resemblance. Who otherwise? Well who's first? Kirsten vapor ravishing as MJ. She's, which is delightful, she's, hurtable she's is nice, she's contradicted... she's, which wish all you'd in a baby... and in more! (Raimi, permit me, to shake your hand for those electronically \&quot;rainy\&quot; Shots... nicely!) Chemistry between the two line actors/characters is also very obvious (word around the campfire was that the duo into material life dated, but you didn't hear this dirt of me). Uncles Ben and aunt May are thrown also ideally in the cliff Robertson and in Rosemary Harris, and who would have thought that good friend Harry Osborne would get Peter's nevertheless, another developed letter to the foremost row. James Franco is breeding, reliably, sympatisch and finally, rather mysteriously as Harry and I looks you forward of to more from this chap. Another letter, the I can't the waiting period to see to again J. Jonah Jameson was easily bombast with unbelievable, of J. K. Simmons, each of its scenes stealing. It cracked those up public each probability the fact that it received and believed I can't, how much they really started it like the material Jonah of the amusing book (note, as I on an amusing book letter, during me refer \&quot;real\&quot;... I I'm, which think, begins it to lose) to look. For Willem Dafoe, which plays Franco's father in the film, and which role created green Kobolds... also, thought I that he played the role really well, but I must that the character's motive wasn't, as, convincingly as everything otherwise in the film to permit. It's also to notice to the fact that I abhor completely and found really to quite divert the plastic template and the complaint, which he completely carried (it never really any avowedly). Now I'm, which that suggests, I could have better recommended everything, but not for me, it fair didn't work (whenever Kobold begun cry everything, I straight \&quot;I'm would think, some Plastikmask\&quot; regarded;). But it wasn't the end of the world, since the activity scenes fun and nontheless impudent were quite, particularly the locking mano A mano film script between the Kobold and the Spidey, while their much \&quot;supermen\&quot; an efficient impact between; two; were exchanged, and edge of their seat moments were a much. What Spider-Man the cgi sequences concerns... bought I it? Well and No.. In most cases I wasn't to consciously the cgi, particularly during \&quot;smaller\&quot; Activity of shots, but I must permit that things a little \&quot;phony\&quot; looked; from time to the time, automates a little here and there, but which can, it... it's the films!</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	8/30/2004 11:19 pm <br />
To: 	toade 	 (15 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>YOU ALL NEED HELP!</p>

<p>ahahahahaah</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	3/28/2005 8:45 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (16 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;I've never seen Spiderman so soundly defeated! This whole scene's a wreck, LMAO! I love it!\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Indeed, Venom, but tell me, are you truly going to be in the next movie?\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	8/18/2005 4:21 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (17 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message<br />
Subject: CURSO DE INGL&Eacute;S jajaajjaj<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;Si tiene que viajar de emergencia a los Estados Unidos y no<br />
&gt;&gt;tiene tiempo<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;para aprender ingles, lease esto, lo puede salvar en un momento<br />
&gt;&gt;de<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;necesidad:<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; Si quiere una COCACOLA diga GUIMI A COUC.<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; Si quiere un cafe y una dona diga COFI AN DONUT.<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; Si quiere unos huevos con jamon diga JAM AN EGS.<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; Si se agarra un dedo con la puerta del Taxi diga FOC.<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; Si algo le parece muy costoso diga FOC.<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; Si se cae en el metro diga FOC.<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; Si lo asaltan en el Bronx diga FOC.<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; Si se encuentra con una mujer de esas de pel&iacute;cula diga UANA<br />
&gt;&gt;FOC !.<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; Si alguien le grita algo que contenga FOC responda FOQUIU TU.<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; Si pierde el pasaporte, detenga un policia y diga AI LOST MAI<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;FOQUIN PEIPERS.<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; Si se pierde en la ciudad, grite AI AM FOQUIN LOST.<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; Cuando se refiera a un tercero diga DE FOQUIN GAI OVER-DER.<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; Si quiere acostarse con una morenota d&iacute;gale AI UANA FOC WIZ<br />
&gt;&gt;YU.<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; Si quiere acostarse con una rubia d&iacute;gale JALOU, CAN AI<br />
&gt;&gt;FOQUIU?.<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; Si no sabe donde tomar un Taxi diga JAO TU GET A FOQUIN CAB?.<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; Si esta muy enojado no diga REFOC, solo diga FOC varias<br />
&gt;&gt;veces(FOC,<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;FOC, FOC,...)<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; Si le quieren tomar el pelo pregunte ARYU FOQUIN MI?.<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; Y si estas instrucciones no le sirven de mucho....\&quot;Uat da foc<br />
&gt;&gt;YU<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;uant?\&quot;<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;SPANISH FOR GRINGOS (Para que los Gringos aprendan castellano)<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;There's always something to learn or to try, many times you<br />
&gt;&gt;need to say<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;some phrase in Spanish, but you don't know how to say it, don't<br />
&gt;&gt;worry, your<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;problems have finished, if your are a gringo and you don't know<br />
&gt;&gt;speak<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;Spanish, the Smart Gringo will be helpful in your learning.<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;For instance, we took from it some common phrases, just try and<br />
&gt;&gt;you're gonna<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;see the difference and how easy is speak Spanish. (l&eacute;alo en<br />
&gt;&gt;ingles, esta<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;genial!)<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; Boy as n r = Voy a cenar = I'm gonna have a dinner<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; N L C John = en el sillon = on the armchair<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; Be a hope and son = viejo panzon = fat old man<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; Who and see to- seek ago = Juancito se cag&oacute; = Little John is<br />
&gt;&gt;a<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;chickenshit.<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; S toy tree stone = estoy triston = I'm kind a sad.<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; Lost trap eat toss = los trapitos = the little rags<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; Desk can saw = descanso = (you) rest.<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; As say toon as = aceitunas = olives.<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; The head the star mall less stan dough = deje de estar<br />
&gt;&gt;molestando<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;= stop bugging me.<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; See eye = si hay = yes we have<br />
&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&middot; T n s free o ? = tienes frio = are you cold?</p>

<p>{You can guess who sent this to me, lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	8/22/2005 10:30 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (18 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>Little John is a chickenshit?! LOL! Spanish is so simple! Duh, how didn't I see it before?</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	8/24/2005 8:18 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (19 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>*Little John is actually a very good Hype guy in Rap, lol, Best I've seen since Flavor Flav!*</p>

<p>{And there were very few better than Flavor Flav, man that guy could spark a crowd, eh?}</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	8/26/2005 4:40 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (20 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>Aqrn knows nothing of Flavor Flav, Public Enemy, or William Jonathan Drayton, Jr.. &lt;Blink.&gt;</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	8/26/2005 10:25 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (21 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>*Me thinks you kinda just do'd, not many people know that full real name there. LoL!*</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	8/27/2005 10:56 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (22 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>lol, I googled it. The name sounded like the Fab Five from Queer Eye, so, I was all like, whoa! What IS he talkin' about?!</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	8/28/2005 8:21 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (23 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>*CHEATER! Omg, I thought I was looking at a fellow old schooler there too, lol! And you are absolutley right anyways. Aqrn aces music trivia tonight. My fave moment in music history was when Public Enemy teamed up with Anthrax. It made Attack of the Killer Bees, and Apocalypse '91 the must have albums in my high school. At least among us moderners. For the rest of those at that school, you can translate this through The Dialectizer at Rinkworks in Redneck to see whut the goldang Ah'm talkin' about. It's a goshdarn hoot I kid ya not.*</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	8/28/2005 11:59 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (24 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>I can't say that I'm a redneck, wow, but I'm no fan of any of that rubbish, lol.</p>

<p>*CHEATER! Fry mah hide! Omg, ah thunk ah was lookin' at a feller old skooer thar too, lol! Fry mah hide! An' yer absolutley right ennyways. Aqrn aces moosic trivia tonight. Mah fave moment in moosic histo'y was when Public Enemah teamed up wif Anthrax. It made Attack of th' Killer Bees, an' Apocalypse '91 th' muss haf albums in mah high skoo. At least among us moderners. Fo' th' ress of them at thet skoo, yo' kin translate this hyar through Th' Dialeckizer at Rinkwawks in Redneck t'see whut th' goldang Ah'm talkin' about. It's a goshdadburn hoot ah kid ya not.*</p>

<p>mah high skoo, lol.<br />
<a href="http://rinkworks.com/dialect/">http://rinkworks.com/dialect/</a></p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	8/28/2005 6:03 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (25 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>*Yuoo theenk thet ves bed? LmEu, yuoo shuoolda treeed zee ceffetereea fuud, Ugh it ves tu deee-a fur, leeterelly! Zee loonchledeees zeemselfes vere-a nu beooty qooeens, ell resembleeng grey heured deeesel troocks in peeesley und pestel. Hurreed vumee, ell veedooers, hoosbunds hefeeng deeed ooff mystereeuoos cooses, lul!*</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	8/31/2005 7:43 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (26 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>FOC!</p>

<p>lol</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Derkein  	9/2/2005 1:00 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (27 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>Ok, sorry but I had to try it.</p>

<p><br />
Before:<br />
Midnight Fork In The Road<br />
Moon and stars watch over me<br />
What lays ahead I cannot see<br />
Future&rsquo;s hazy and past&rsquo;s a fright<br />
Hold me close, Guide me tonight<br />
The path ahead and that behind<br />
With the scars I bare and call mine<br />
Fates and fears both intertwine<br />
With clock&rsquo;s ticking out my time<br />
Seasons change as well do we<br />
The changes good we don&rsquo;t always see<br />
Some for love and some for spite<br />
Guide my choices oh sacred night<br />
Do I take left or should I right<br />
What path to follow please steer me night<br />
To mine own self be true you say<br />
But wouldn&rsquo;t I have chose that anyway</p>

<p>After Translation:</p>

<p>Bifurcaci&oacute;n De la Medianoche En El Camino Luna y reloj de las estrellas sobre m&iacute; Qu&eacute; pone a continuaci&oacute;n no puedo ver Futuro nebuloso y &uacute;ltimo un fright Sost&eacute;ngame cerca, dir&iacute;jame esta noche La trayectoria a continuaci&oacute;n y &eacute;sa detr&aacute;s Con las cicatrices I pelado y la llamada mina Los sinos y los miedos ambos intertwine Con el reloj haciendo tictac fuera de mi tiempo Las estaciones cambian tambi&eacute;n nosotros Los cambios buenos no vemos siempre Algunos para el amor y algunos para el rencor Dirija mi noche sagrada del oh de las opciones tomo a la izquierda o debo la derecha de I Qu&eacute; trayectoria a seguir por favor me dirige la noche El m&iacute;o posea a uno mismo sea verdad usted opini&oacute;n Pero no tendr&iacute;a eleg&iacute; eso de todos modos</p>

<p>After Retranslation:</p>

<p>Bifurcation Of the Midnight In the Way Moon and clock of stars on me What puts next I cannot see cloudy Future and last fright Sost&eacute;ngame surrounds, dir&iacute;jame tonight the trajectory next and that one behind With scars I bare and the call mine the sinos and the fears both intertwine With the clock doing tictac outside my time the stations change also we good changes we always do not see Some Them for the love and some for the resentment Direct to my night sagrada of oh of the options volume to the left or I must the right of I What trajectory to follow please directs to the night mine to me has to one same opinion is truth you But it would not have I chose that anyway</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	9/2/2005 4:35 pm <br />
To: 	Derkein 	 (28 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>JAJAJAJJAAJAJAJAJAAJAJAJAJA</p>

<p>YOU CRAZY TRANSLATORS!</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/4/2005 4:57 pm <br />
To: 	Derkein 	 (29 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>Remove Ads      Support RinkWorks    Subscriber Login<br />
By Samuel Stoddard<br />
Your Text, Dialectized (jive)<br />
Ok, so'ry but ah' had t'try it. Man!   Befo'e, dig dis: Midnight Fo'k In De Road Moon and stars watch upside me Whut lays ahaid ah' cannot see Future's hazy and past's some fright Hold me close, Guide me tonight De alley ahaid and dat behind Wid de scars ah' bare and call mine Fates and fears bod intertwine Wid clock's tickin' out mah' time Seasons change as well do we De changes baaaad we duzn't always see Some fo' love and some fo' spite Guide mah' choices oh sacred night Do ah' snatch left o' should I right Whut alley t'follow please stea' me night To mine own self be true ya' say But wouldn't ah' have chose dat anyway Afta' Translashun: Bifurcaci&oacute;n De la Medianoche En El Camino Luna y reloj de las estrellas sobre m&iacute; Qu&eacute; pone some continuaci&oacute;n no puedo va' Futuro nebuloso y &uacute;ltimo un fright Sost&eacute;ngame cerca, dir&iacute;jame esta noche La trayecto'ia some continuaci&oacute;n y &eacute;sa detr&aacute;s Con las cicatrices ah' pelado y la llamada mina Los sinos y los miedos ambos intertwine Con el reloj haciendo tictac fuera de mi tiempo Las estaciones cambian tambi&eacute;n nosotros Los cambios buenos no vemos siempre Algunos para el amo' y algunos para el renco' Dirija mi noche sagrada del oh de las opciones tomo some la izquierda o debo la derecha de ah' Qu&eacute; trayecto'ia some seguir po' favo' me dirige la noche El m&iacute;o posea some uno mismo sea verpops usted opini&oacute;n Pero no tendr&iacute;a eleg&iacute; eso de todos modos Afta' Retranslashun: Bifurcashun Of de Midnight In de Way Moon and clock uh stars on me Whut puts next ah' cannot see cloudy Future and last fright Sost&eacute;ngame surrounds, dir&iacute;jame tonight da damn trajecto'y next and dat one behind Wid scars ah' bare and da damn call mine da damn sinos and da damn fears bod intertwine Wid de clock hangin' tictac outside mah' time da damn stashuns change also we baaaad changes we always do not see Some Dem fo' de love and some fo' de resentment Direct t'my night sagrada uh oh uh de opshuns volume t'de left o' ah' gots'ta de right uh I Whut trajecto'y t'follow please directs t'de night mine t'me gots'ta one same opinion be trud ya' But it would not gots ah' chose dat anyway</p>

<p>Back to The Dialectizer home page.</p>

<p>*Even worse, this might be something BigPimp Daddy Derk would say, lol, but the end of this is indecipherable, but fun to read alot.*</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Derkein  	9/5/2005 12:13 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (30 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>Gawd, mah wordz iz sumpin' afright, I'z ah prayza tah, gitza right.<br />
lol..</p>

<p>Too much for me...lol</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;31&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-21 10:55 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (31 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>of oh of uh of uh of uh of uh of uh of uh of oh Uh of uh of uh of uh of uh of uh of uh of Uh outside leaving in the last night that watches the pleasant tight sensation he it is a fight of **** that I can say to me as soon as I know that it goes down tonight in the door we did not wait for cause we hardly know in the shots of the bar seises to them that begin that it is when the head of dick put its hands in me but you see I am not for your hospitality you here really you do not wish to soil with me the right shutdown tonight and to take a second was before you you walked in my cause of the life you know very well that above before subsistence began its right drink gives me to money is as soon as you and his midnight of oh of uh of uh of uh of uh of uh of uh of oh Uh of uh of uh of uh of uh of uh of uh of Uh of the hand tonight I am drunk I do not give *** k desire to dance conjectures me that you are luck of outta does not touch endorsement I am not a good bye of Buh I listen upon him I am right event you I can say what you wish to your fianc&egrave;s hardly d&eacute;jeme to have my diversion tonight Aiight I am not for its hospitality you here really you do not wish to soil with me the right shutdown tonight and to take a second was before you you walked in my cause of the life you very well you know that above before subsistence began its right drink gives me to money is right you and your breakage of the breakage of the breakage of oh of uh of uh of uh of uh of uh of uh of Uh of the hand he down in the corner with your boys you bet tonight ' bucks of the command post five that you would obtain to girl about whom to walk but she thinks that you aspire did not obtain dress above to us all of hardly so that you see so stopped spilling of your drinks in me yes you stop to know who you are fivin high, speaking ****, only you you are arentcha single caretaker who goes? C&aacute;useme is not for its hospitality no you here really you do not wish to soil with me the right shutdown tonight and to take a right shutdown from second and taking to a second was to me very or before you walked in my cause of the life that you know you are excessive knows above before its right drink began subsistence gives me to money is right you and its hand is tonight right you and its hand I am not for its hospitality none here no you really you do not wish to soil with me the right shutdown tonight and to take to a right taking from the second to the second was before you you walked very or in my cause of the life you know that above before its right elasticity of the drink began subsistence I the money is right you and its hand tonight yes oh</p>

<p>Anyone guess the song and singer? It went to Spanish and back, it's a little lost lol!</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;32&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	Aug-31 5:25 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (32 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;when the head of dick put its hands in me\&quot;</p>

<p>Wow. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't know the song if it was sitting there in plain english.</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;33&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-31 11:43 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (33 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>I'll go ahead and give that one answered lol those weren't my words. Those were PINK's in U And Ur Hand (tonight) Her original line was \&quot;that's when &eth;&ccedil;&dagger;head put his hands on me\&quot; but said like that previously it does seem funnier, if not kinda sci-fi.</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;34&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_Agrajag_  	Aug-31 6:12 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (34 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>Ohh! My turn! Guess the song! Now! :)</p>

<p>4 by me, I was which Goddamn I will be me I can ripen and hear, that I knew meIf you you want to destroy my possession of sweater this thread in proportion to I I go for a walk awayOh any it to the ides by them gone Bye-.bye-Bye (bye!) 4 I think shell I and dieIf I you want to destroy my possession of sweater this thread in proportion to I I go for a walk otsutstvuyushche (in proportion to I I go for a walk away) observe, as 4 patients unravel I will soon naked lie on the field, lying on the field I I have oye undoneIf you you want to destroy my possession of sweater this thread in proportion to I I go for a walk to otsutstvuyushche I observe me unravel, I will soon which naked lie on the field, lying on the field I I have oye undoneI I do not want to destroy your tank -.verxnhh part let's to be friends and valid jaunt it away hates to see you lyin ' there at your skivvies Superman lying on the field, I came after it it is unbuttoned</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;35&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-31 8:08 pm <br />
To: 	_Agrajag_ 	 (35 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;Aint no lie, bye bye bye?\&quot; N'Sync.</p>

<p>\&quot;If I go crazy then would you still call me Superman?\&quot;</p>

<p>I'm probably gonna feel so stupid for not getting this one.</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;36&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-31 9:28 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (36 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>Levandosi Romar, cities of uominisiete in levandosi feet that iete in feet in the heart of Romar. Called Bench&egrave; a city, this stronghold of the human beings is little more than a fortified village. The low defensive walls of the city are encircled rolling the plains that are transformed gradually in the thick forest in the distance. Some residents are couple to you in the conversation well within to the square of the village around. The sundial large to the heart of the city he reads 2:39. Over the constructions of the city, the moon is visible. The Vordus moon is full. Rambling the village, the jaw agape, it is Farmboy Thrillseeker. Odierno the time is believed that it is thunderstorms. To talk close of some villagers: \&quot; Lmao. Guess where I just was! I figured Rome was in Italy, turns out Italian knows Nothing of Romar lol. Some residents are couple to me? Geezwhiz.\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;37&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	Sep-1 1:05 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (37 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>That one didn't seem to get overly mangled. City of men, something about mountains encircling something or another.</p>

<p>And OMG OMG! I know what that song was Ag! The sweater song! By Weezer! Man, was I allowed to play? Meta didn't get it! It's not my fault! lol, I don't think I've ever caught the part about the Superman skivvies before. Funny!</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;38&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Sep-1 11:15 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (38 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>Well that explains it lol the only thing I remember outta Weezer was the Buddy Holly ooeeoo song. You can play, and you won that one, good job &amp; Wtfg lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;39&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	Sep-13 1:40 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (39 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>I like Weezer!</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;40&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	Sep-13 1:47 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (40 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>Work as a dog for the operation bossman stops of company I am betting to the dices that I am shaking I am going to have a fantasy but where the I that is going to watch? They say to me that that the love is hidden I really need girl as an open book to read between the lines Loves in an elevator that he lives stops above when I go under love in an elevator that above loves it for until I strike the Earth Jacky in the underclothes of the elevator, second floor that she said that \&quot;I can see him more ahead and love to him just little more\&quot; A little I hope we obtain we did not beat to anybody we leave alive she we said that \&quot;I will demonstrate to him how to send by telefax in the honey of mailroom and to have home to him by five\&quot; It loves in an elevator that lives inside for above when I go under love in an elevator that loves it for above until I strike the Earth In the air, in the air, honey a plus time now is not right love in an elevator that loves it for above when I am goin ' down master in an elevator that goes down Loves in an elevator that he lives stops above when I go under love in an elevator that loves it for above until I strike the Earth going to be to pauper of the attic that is going to be a millionaire I am going to be true a fast transmitter and to have a subject of the love going to obtain it to my right of the synchronization is a test which I was able to happen to me I will persecute all the way to him to the kiss of the honey of the stairs his sasafr&aacute;s Ame in an elevator that he lives stops above when I go under love in an elevator that loves it for above until I strike the Earth You you take care of? You take care of? Honey a plus time is not just now Loves in an elevator that he lives stops above when I go down</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;41&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Sep-13 11:10 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (41 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>NAFTA &amp; Aerosmith are both given nightmares hearing that song lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;44&quot;;&quot;42&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	12:56 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I unread 	 (42 of 42) </p>
 	
<p>=D</p>&quot;
&quot;45&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	11/15/2004 1:15 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>[Being the most \&quot;Native American\&quot; of the 'Phorms, it's my turn this year to host Thanksgiving talks, starting with the nightmare of just getting ready for it all: Early NovemberInvite your guests. Keep track of who is bringing what on your menu.Make shopping list of perishables and nonperishables. Don't forget to include film, batteries and beverages.If you are ordering a fresh turkey, do it now.Make a Thanksgiving to-do list, listing all the little things you feel must get done prior to Thanksgiving. Be sure to schedule time for each chore and indicate who will take care of that chore.Order your floral centerpieces now.Plan your menu.Two Weeks Ahead Check all serving dishes, flatware and glassware.Shop for any paper goods you need for the event.Make sure you have enough tables and chairs for your guests.Take an inventory of your tablecloths and napkins.If any of your items need to be cleaned, do it now.Clean your refrigerator to make room for your Thanksgiving items.Shop for nonperishable groceries on your shopping list.Plan and make decorations.One Week AheadPlan seating arrangements.Review your recipes.Prepare cooking schedule.Check thawing time for frozen turkey.Find recipes onlineFour Days AheadStart defrosting the frozen turkey in your refrigerator.Save money on ice&mdash;start making your own ice cubes now. When frozen, dump them in a freezer bag.Two Days AheadChill beverages.Shop for perishable items.Set out bread for homemade stuffing.Make cranberry sauce.Fill salt and pepper shakers and butter dishes.Be sure your home is clean.One Day AheadPeel potatoes and place in a pot of cold water. Keep in refrigerator.Clean vegetables and refrigerate.Make all dishes that can be prepared ahead. Don't forget the pies.Check your bathrooms. Be sure to have extra toilet paper and hand towels available.Prepare stuffing.Do spot cleaning of the rooms that will be used.Buy flowers for the table.Let your family set the table in the evening.Make the side dishes that can be baked ahead of time.Put up decorations: Make a bay leaf wreathThanksgiving DayRemove turkey from the refrigerator for one to two hours. Add stuffing.Preheat oven.Put turkey in oven and baste every half hour.Prepare coffee and brew 20 minutes before serving.Keep the turkey covered and let it rest for about 20 minutes before slicing.Microwave food to quickly reheat if all the burners of the stove are occupied.Make gravy and last-minute vegetables.Set out refrigerated dishes.Heat bread or rolls as needed.Remove stuffing from turkey.Carve turkey: Carve a roasted turkey [You can do all that and rack up the stress and mess, or you can hide out until after new year's, eating what you wanna eat, socializing with a group of people editted for content, lol. ORDER A TAKE AND BAKE PIZZA! Screw tradition!]</p>&quot;
&quot;45&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	11/15/2004 7:21 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (2 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>YOU ARE TOTALLY NUTS!!!!</p>

<p>lol</p>&quot;
&quot;45&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	11/15/2004 12:05 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (3 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>mmmmm, pizza.</p>&quot;
&quot;45&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	11/15/2004 8:49 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (4 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm</p>

<p>(Censored)</p>&quot;
&quot;45&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	11/16/2004 7:54 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (5 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>[Mmmmm, s_x in a hot tub filled with pizzas? Actually, that'd be kinda hot, real hot, TOO HOT!</p>

<p>Btw, we're skipping the ridiculously long lines and high prices at the grocery store and mugging people outside the place, leave the turkeys, but darnit, that stovetop stuffing rocks, it must needs be liberated and safely in the hands of those who can properly revere it, AND EAT IT!]</p>&quot;
&quot;45&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	11/19/2004 10:26 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (6 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>i know!! that stuffing rocks! it so SO does. it's even good before it's been baked. mm. yummy. but i didn't get anything good like that for the canadian thanksgiving. i think i had hamburger helper for dinner instead. not a bad substitute really, lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;45&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	11/20/2004 8:14 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (7 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>[I think before it's cooked they call them Croutons, lol, great on salads with ranch dressing, sunflower seeds, shredded cheese and bacon bits.</p>

<p>Yes, I drown my salads, but who wants to eat just lettuce, let the rabbits do that then Eat the Rabbits!</p>

<p>Did that gross anyone out? Well now, did you know you can just as easily eat a rat? They're close enough in species, rodents, and probably so in Taste!</p>

<p>Personally, I prefer to eat neither. The plan still stands, the shredded turkey gravy and stuffing pizza will be manifest!]</p>&quot;
&quot;45&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	11/22/2004 1:27 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (8 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>AHEM! they are not called croutons after you have poured boiling water onto them, thank you very much.</p>&quot;
&quot;45&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	11/25/2004 2:08 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (9 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>[Here's some better uses for theboiling water other than abusing the pour, oops,. poor croutons!]</p>

<p>Thanksgiving History and Traditions<br />
Why does America celebrate Thanksgiving? Who made it a national holiday? How much turkey do we eat? Learn more about Turkey Day.</p>

<p>Why Do We Celebrate?</p>

<p>America's first Thanksgiving, in 1621, was a three-day celebration of feasting and recreation. The prior year was the Pilgrims' first winter at Plymouth, and it was so harsh almost half of the colonists perished. By the second harvest, there was reason to rejoice. A peace treaty was signed with the Wampanoag, the Pilgrims' Native American neighbors. And Massasoit, their leader, shared his agricultural expertise, which resulted in a bumper crop. As was common in England, where the Pilgrims originated, they chose to commemorate their bounty with a harvest festival.<br />
advertisement Most accounts of the actual event mention neither turkey nor pumpkin, our modern Thanksgiving staples. Indian corn was plentiful, however. Four valiant Pilgrim housewives supervised the feast that Massasoit and 90 of his people attended, bringing five deer as their contribution to the communal table.</p>

<p>Presumably, the Pilgrims followed the English custom of the day and served their neighbors buffet-style; dishes were placed on the table and guests helped themselves. There were no forks, only knives, spoons, and large napkins that were used to pick up hot foods and to tidy the face and fingers. Food could be eaten directly from the serving dish or you could share a trencher (wooden plate). No meal could begin without saying grace, since the Pilgrims believed that their good fortune was due to their relationship to God.</p>

<p>Similar New England harvest festivals evolved into an annual tradition, officially acknowledged in 1777, when the Continental Congress declared the first national Thanksgiving. President Lincoln established Thanksgiving as a national holiday in 1863, after 23 years of lobbying by Sarah Josepha Hale, an acclaimed author and editor.</p>

<p>The regional foods of New England, including turkey, cranberries, and pumpkin, came to be identified with the holiday, as did the inspirational story of the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe feasting and coexisting in peace.</p>

<p>Our National Traditions</p>

<p>These are the five most common activities Americans traditionally enjoy on Thanksgiving Day. How many does your family do?</p>

<p>1. Savoring the Bird</p>

<p>According to the National Turkey Federation, 91 percent of Americans eat turkey at Thanksgiving. Dating back to New England harvest traditions, eating turkey is the enduring symbol of the holiday. In the South, some prefer their turkey deep-fried rather than roasted in the traditional Yankee fashion. No matter how the turkey is prepared, Americans will eat approximately 675 million pounds of turkey alone this holiday.</p>

<p>2. Reaching Out</p>

<p>As Americans gather together to share the year's bounty, families also reach out to those less fortunate. Volunteering at soup kitchens is a time-honored way to express our thanks and give back to the community.</p>

<p>3. Taking Time Out -- For Football</p>

<p>When everyone is full from the groaning Thanksgiving table, many folks settle in for football. Americans have been playing and watching football on Thanksgiving since the 1870s. One sarcastic reporter noted in 1893, \&quot;Thanksgiving ... is a holiday granted by ... the Nation to see a game of football.\&quot;</p>

<p>4. Watching the Big Parade</p>

<p>In addition to the big football games, Americans gather around to watch one of the biggest and most famous parades, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Whether you watch it on TV or go to New York City to see it in person, the day would not be complete without the balloons, the Rockettes, and Santa on his sleigh. Locals and visitors alike congregate the night before the parade to watch the floats as they're inflated and to stake out a place for great sight lines the next morning.</p>

<p>5. Making a Wish</p>

<p>Who gets the wishbone in your family? Ever since the Etruscans, people have been pulling apart the forked bone from a turkey, chicken or other fowl and making a wish. The Romans brought the tradition with them when they conquered England and the English brought it to America.</p>&quot;
&quot;45&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	10/17/2005 4:57 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (10 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>It's not too early, Canada just HAD Their Thanksgiving and as The Metaphorum tries to be Globally Aware while retaining a healthy air of crudity: E-mail message</p>

<p>This is funny</p>

<p>DON'T FART IN BED</p>

<p>If this story doesn't make you cry for laughing so<br />
hard, let me know and I will pray for you.</p>

<p>This is a story about a couple who had been happily<br />
married for years.</p>

<p>The only friction in their marriage was the husband's<br />
habit of farting loudly every morning when he awoke.</p>

<p>The noise would wake his wife and the smell would make<br />
her eyes water and make her gasp for air.</p>

<p>Every morning she would plead with him to stop ripping<br />
them off because it was making her sick. He told her<br />
he couldn't stop it and that it was perfectly natural.</p>

<p>She told him to see a doctor; she was concerned that<br />
one day he would blow his guts out.</p>

<p>The years went by and he continued to rip them out!</p>

<p>Then oneThanksgiving morning as she was preparing the<br />
turkey for dinner and he was upstairs sound asleep,<br />
she looked at the bowl where she had put the turkey<br />
innards and neck gizzard, liver and all the spare<br />
parts and a malicious thought came to her.</p>

<p>She took the bowl and went upstairs where her husband<br />
was sound asleep and, gently pulling back the bed<br />
covers, she pulled back the elastic waistband of his<br />
underpants and emptied the bowl of turkey guts into<br />
his shorts.</p>

<p>Some time later she heard her husband waken with his<br />
usual trumpeting which was followed by a blood<br />
curdling scream and the sound of frantic footsteps as<br />
he ran into the bathroom. The wife could hardly<br />
control herself as she rolled on the floor laughing,<br />
tears in her eyes! After years of torture she reckoned<br />
she had got him back pretty good.</p>

<p>About twenty minutes later, her husband came<br />
downstairs in his bloodstained underpants with a look<br />
of horror on his face. She bit her lip as she asked<br />
him what was the matter.</p>

<p>He said,\&quot;Honey, you were right.\&quot; All these years you<br />
have warned me and I didn't listen to you.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;What do you mean?\&quot; asked his wife.</p>

<p>\&quot;Well, you always told me that one day I would end up<br />
farting my guts out, and today it finally happened.</p>

<p>But by the grace of God, some Vaseline, and these two<br />
fingers, I think I got most of them back in.</p>
 
<p>Now, Laugh your guts out and have a happy thanksgiving whenever you plan to have your's. (Redefines stuffing don't it?!?)</p>&quot;
&quot;45&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/21/2005 5:08 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (11 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>I Am Thankful For</p>
 
<p>I am Thankful</p>

<p>THE WIFE WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT, BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME, AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.</p>

<p>FOR THE HUSBAND WHO IS ON THE SOFA BEING A COUCH POTATO, BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.</p>

<p>FOR THE TEENAGER WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES BECAUSE IT MEANS HE IS AT HOME, NOT ON THE STREETS. (this I do agree on)</p>

<p>FOR THE TAXES I PAY BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED. (and my taxes go toward paying politicians and the unemployed, yayyy)</p>

<p>FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS. (or careless &para;&reg;&ccedil;&dagger; slobs who destroy your home and run out leaving you with the aftermath)</p>

<p>FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT. (BURP!)</p>

<p>FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE&hellip;&hellip;&hellip;&hellip;&hellip;. (no sunshine for me thank you)</p>

<p>FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING, WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING, AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME. (or are getting paid to clean someone else's)</p>
 
<p>FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.. (and apathy enough to not speak up a bit louder)</p>

<p>FOR THE PARKING SPOT I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION. (and cursed with shopping at the wrong time of business)</p>

<p>FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM. (bah who needs heat?)</p>

<p>FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH WHO SINGS OFF KEY BECAUSE IT MEANS I CAN HEAR. (i dont go to church)</p>

<p>FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR. (hurray for clothes)</p>

<p>FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD. (capable yes, practical no)</p>

<p>FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE. (alarms going off in the morning mean a building is being broke into, lol)</p>

<p>AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME. (spammers love me yeah)</p>&quot;
&quot;45&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Mulsknr1  	11/22/2005 8:49 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (12 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>mmmmm parsnips!</p>&quot;
&quot;45&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	12/4/2005 10:40 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (13 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>LMFAO! Your humour is outstanding meta. I like to think that my alarm clock would go off if I were dead.</p>&quot;
&quot;45&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	12/6/2005 8:52 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (14 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>I have two alarm clocks, neither of them actual alarm clocks, the cats get hungry and fight noisily chewing on eachther, or I just snap awake going WHatimisit WhAtImiSiT!? I d this on days off to and it's irritating the're still working me like a dog cause they still don't know howto Hire anyone.</p>&quot;
&quot;45&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	12/8/2005 7:31 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (15 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>I and Ag have several alarm clocks. They are all functional. The cats git put in der places when they pretend to be alarm clocks. I'll make such a good mommy some day, lol!</p>&quot;
&quot;45&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	12/9/2005 7:05 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (16 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>Cryings in the night, diaper changing, spit ups, messes on teh floors, fussing fighting and biting, yeah maybe I'm not missing out on much.</p>

<p>(shakes his foot to dislodge clamped on rowdy cat chewing his toes)</p>&quot;
&quot;45&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	12/13/2005 4:29 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (17 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>I bite my cats a lot. I bite Ellie a lot anyways. When she's bad and bites or scratches me, or chews on any FRIKKIN plastic bags, she very often gets bited. It hasn't proven to be effective just yet. Some day she will make the connection. Some day.</p>&quot;
&quot;46&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	1/3/2006 7:09 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>Don&acute;t scream, Acorn! I still like you!!! How are the two crazy cats you have???? Im still a fan of Salem!!! He must give me an autograph!!! lol</p>

<p>So...I&acute;M here again...as always... nothing to do... nothing planned!</p>

<p>There&acute;s something new...</p>

<p>I AM STILL A GOD !!!</p>

<p>Well...My temple wasnt destroyed...mmmm...maybe there&acute;s a ghost there taking care of it!! Or the Gnomes!!! OMG!</p>&quot;
&quot;46&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Mulsknr1  	1/3/2006 8:11 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (2 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>God?....... Oh you mean like Godzilla. LOL When did they let you out my friend?</p>&quot;
&quot;46&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	1/4/2006 9:39 am <br />
To: 	Mulsknr1 	 (3 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>LMAO MULSKORN!!!!</p>

<p>I&acute;M BACK WITH MY OLD GNOMES!!!!</p>

<p>GODZILLA???? TOO UGLY! DON&acute;T SUBESTIMATE ME! lol</p>&quot;
&quot;46&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	1/4/2006 8:18 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (4 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>SORRY</p>

<p>Je suis d&eacute;sol&eacute;<br />
Lo siento<br />
Ik ben droevig<br />
Sono spiacente<br />
Perd&oacute;name</p>

<p>I've heard it all before<br />
I've heard it all before<br />
I've heard it all before<br />
I've heard it all before<br />
(repeat)</p>

<p>I don't wanna hear, I don't wanna know<br />
Please don't say you're sorry<br />
I've heard it all before<br />
And I can take care of myself<br />
I don't wanna hear, I don't wanna know<br />
Please don't say 'forgive me'<br />
I've heard it all before<br />
And I can't take it anymore</p>

<p>You're not half the man you think you are<br />
Save your words because you've gone too far<br />
I've listened to your lies and all your stories (Listen to your stories)<br />
You're not half the man you'd like to be</p>

<p>I don't wanna hear, I don't wanna know<br />
Please don't say you're sorry<br />
I've heard it all before<br />
And I can take care of myself<br />
I don't wanna hear, I don't wanna know<br />
Please don't say 'forgive me'<br />
I've seen it all before<br />
And I can't take it anymore</p>

<p>Don't explain yourself cause talk is cheap<br />
There's more important things than hearing you speak<br />
Mistake me cause I made it so convenient<br />
Don't explain yourself, you'll never see</p>

<p>Forgive me...</p>

<p>(Sorry, sorry, sorry)<br />
I've heard it all before<br />
I've heard it all before<br />
I've heard it all before<br />
(repeat)</p>

<p>I don't wanna hear, I don't wanna know<br />
Please don't say you're sorry<br />
I've heard it all before<br />
And I can take care of myself<br />
I don't wanna hear, I don't wanna know<br />
Please don't say 'forgive me'<br />
I've seen it all before<br />
And I can't take it anymore</p>

<p>I don't wanna hear, I don't wanna know<br />
Please don't say you're sorry<br />
(Don't explain yourself cause talk is cheap)<br />
I've heard it all before, And I can take care of myself<br />
(There's more important things than hearing you speak)<br />
I don't wanna hear, I don't wanna know<br />
Please don't say 'forgive me'</p>

<p>I've heard it all before<br />
I've heard it all before<br />
I've heard it all before<br />
I've heard it all before</p>&quot;
&quot;46&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_Agrajag_  	1/4/2006 10:53 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (5 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>I like to think it would go a little like this... Welcome back btw. Ag</p>

<p>(Image not found)</p>&quot;
&quot;46&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/4/2006 11:14 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (6 of 13) <br />
 	<br />
Check it out...<br />
<br />
<img src="http://metaphorum.constantintilople.com/phorumpics/salem4zag.jpg" />&quot;
&quot;46&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	1/5/2006 5:42 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (7 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>OMG! OMG! OMG!</p>

<p>NOW I HAVE A SALEM&acute;S PIC!!!!!</p>

<p>WOO HOOOOOOOOOOO</p>

<p>And showing his nipples too!!!! THAT&acute;S GREAT!</p>

<p>Thank you, Acorn-Flakes!</p>

<p>You are really great!</p>&quot;
&quot;46&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/5/2006 3:37 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (8 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>It was made especially for you by Ag, on behalf of our now infatuated fat-arsed black cat, Salem. :)</p>&quot;
&quot;46&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/5/2006 3:45 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (9 of 13) <br />
 	<br />
Salem will wait for you.<br />
<br />
<img src="http://metaphorum.constantintilople.com/phorumpics/salemwaiting.jpg" />&quot;
&quot;46&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;From: 	MidniteSun  	1/5/2006 5:08 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (10 of 13) <br />
 	<br />
ZAG!!!! *hugely hugs* Welcome back! I hate to say it though, i'm going to be gone for a little while...again because I'm volunteering at 3 organizations this month and I also have finals coming up, so I won't be around much :( Here's ANOTHER Salem picture for you :P (this is my old black cat, Salem...he's gone now but I still have a Siamese/Tabby named Chance and an orange Tabby named Marmaduke) I'll see ya around Zag!<br />
<br />
<img src="http://metaphorum.constantintilople.com/phorumpics/midsalem.jpg" />&quot;
&quot;46&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	1/5/2006 5:56 pm <br />
To: 	MidniteSun 	 (11 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>MIDNITE!!!!</p>

<p>NICE TO SEE YA! A BIG HUG TO YOU TOO!!!!</p>

<p>Wow! Two Salems Cats! That is wonderful! I will be so lucky this year! Im sure of that!</p>

<p>Thanks Acorn and Midnite for those beautiful pics!!!!</p>

<p>MEOW!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;46&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	MidniteSun  	1/7/2006 6:33 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (12 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>Lmccao! No problem ZAG, I'd give you some pics of my other cats, cept I don't have any on the comp. Hope to see you around! *HUGS*</p>&quot;
&quot;47&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;From: 	_Agrajag_  	1/5/2006 12:35 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 12) <br />
 	858.1 <br />
I came across this tonight... <a href="http://www.landoverbaptist.org/news0899/jar.html">http://www.landoverbaptist.org/news0899/jar.html</a> How do I respond to that? Ag&quot;
&quot;47&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/16/2006 12:24 pm <br />
To: 	_Agrajag_ 	 (2 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>I'd start with... That's RIDICULOUS! Madness! Goddam loonies... Gr. :[</p>&quot;
&quot;47&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/16/2006 12:26 pm <br />
To: 	_Agrajag_ 	 (3 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>And I'd probably finish off with a good tail-wagging and some great big huge puppy kisses. &lt;LICK!&gt;</p>&quot;
&quot;47&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/16/2006 12:29 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (4 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>Aqrn runs for the litter box so she can scratch around and be super annoying just like Salem and Ellie.</p>&quot;
&quot;47&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/16/2006 12:32 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (5 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>From there, Aqrn promptly finds some plastic bags to chew, gets caught by Ellie, who punishes Aqrn by holding Aqrn in her lap, which Aqrn commences to drool into.</p>&quot;
&quot;47&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/16/2006 4:49 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (6 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>*Seems like they're trying t act like they come from earlier times and have not yet been enlightened to the now acceptable social taboos, the rest is fundamentalist paranoia tabloids.*</p>

<p>*Jarjar making kids horny? I mean check this out!*</p>

<p>{Action Alert!<br />
Life Sized Satanic Doll Serves As Masturbation Toy For America's Youth<br />
Action Alert!</p>
 
<p>Related Action Alerts: Click on the links for Godly details!</p>

<p>Billy Crystal - Talking Testicle In New Film</p>

<p>Tiny Penis Found on Grinch Doll!</p>

<p>Lucas Comissions Candy Sex Tounges!</p>

<p>Satan's New Film: Toy Story 2</p>

<p>Potter Books Drive Children Insane!</p>

<p>Pokemon: Pocket Demons</p>

<p>N'SYNC Killed My Baby!</p>

<p>Is Dancing A Sin? Not If It's For Jesus!</p>

<p>Ricky Martin's Music Gets Girls Pregnant</p>

<p>\&quot;Any child that has seen this movie is finding that their natural attraction to members of the opposite sex is being replaced with an attraction to a 7ft devil with elephant feet, a 25 inch tongue, polka dot skin, a fish snout, and two phallic eyes that jut out like hard erotic pokers. For the Love of God! If you've got this devil in your house, remove it as soon as possible!}</p>

<p>...why couldnt anyone come up with a queen amidala life sizer, hraaah!...</p>&quot;
&quot;47&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/19/2006 8:06 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (7 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>Tell me about it! ooooo Natalie Portman...</p>&quot;
&quot;47&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/25/2006 4:34 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (8 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>*Whaaat, now I got competition for the Princess Amiffordabla? Grrr, snap snap roar step off, lol. Last one on the shelf and that one's Mine! Incidentally the Toys R Us in My town has decided to shut down and move on. So next paycheck or two or whatever'll be those last gasping flyby chances to see quite possibly the best store in the world leave our lovely haven for moreprofitable waters.*</p>&quot;
&quot;47&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/26/2006 7:08 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle unread 	 (9 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>I dooo have Catwoman now. Maybe you could have Natalie Portman, for the time being. I'll fight you later for her. Er, I have yet to watch Halle's stunts, but I feel that it will be soon. But sooner still... The Last Unicorn! YA! Ag and I got four movies from the library tonight; the Last Unicorn, the Bone Collector, Ice Age, and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. We will watch, um, prolly the unicorny one and the ice agey one tonight.</p>

<p>Tomorrow I plan to hunt for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone at some other branches. The frippin library we walked half an hour to tonight to get the Philosopher's Stone from SOMEHOW didn't have it, although I CALLEd the library to put it on HOLD! I'm a teensy bit peeved, but that's okay. Tomorrow.</p>&quot;
&quot;47&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	reygar  Staff 	2/21/2006 4:09 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (10 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>hmmm...just to let you know that most of the stunts performed in Catwoman were done by a man.... sorry to burst your bubble... hehe</p>&quot;
&quot;47&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/24/2006 10:15 pm <br />
To: 	reygar 	 (11 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>LOL! You've burst my bubble on that before, thank you kindly mister reygar!</p>

<p>(Thread does not exist)</p>

<p>I still got a kick out of it. It was hot!</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;47&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	reygar  Staff 	2/26/2006 11:46 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (12 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>lmao i forgot about that....and that bubble keeps coming back...should get that checked lol</p>&quot;
&quot;50&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	The2AqrnCats  	8/15/2005 3:02 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (5 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>Ellie: Heheehehh, I hear that you busted up Aqrn's keyboard. It's back to the humane society with you!</p>

<p>Salem: Don't be ridiculous! They didn't get us from the humane society. I, at least, have always been cared for by a respectable human being. As for you, I'm not so sure. And about the keyboard, how can I be held to blame? Surely all furniture should be built to hold the weight of a cat.</p>

<p>Ellie: Maybe the weight of a regular sized cat. Face it, you're overweight.</p>

<p>Salem: Maybe a little. All the more of me to love.</p>

<p>Ellie: And about the humane society?</p>

<p>Salem: What about? I told you--</p>

<p>Ellie: --You were rescued from the humane society by our last human. It was a while ago so I'll let it go, considering your age. You poor feeble-minded barf-ball...</p>

<p>Salem: You were there too. Don't think you can slip past that point. Three weeks old, and already unwanted. Stolen away from your mother... We both had it rough for a time. But it's been clear sailing since.</p>

<p>Ellie: It's been pretty acceptable.</p>

<p>Salem snickers. Look who's going to clean the litter box now!</p>

<p>Ellie: Good work Aqrn. This will be her first time cleaning out a litter box. *Grins*</p>&quot;
&quot;50&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	8/15/2005 2:45 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (4 of 17) <br />
 	<br />
More pics. Ellie and Salem seem to have worked out that there are a couple of suitable windows for lounging about in. :D<br />
<br />
<table>
<tr>
<td><br />
<img src="http://metaphorum.constantintilople.com/phorumpics/salemwindow.jpg" /><br />
</td>
<td align="right"><br />
<img src="http://metaphorum.constantintilople.com/phorumpics/elliewindow.jpg" /><br />
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="2" align="center"><br />
<img src="http://metaphorum.constantintilople.com/phorumpics/elliewindow2.jpg" /><br />
</td>
</tr>
</table>&quot;
&quot;50&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	The2AqrnCats  	8/15/2005 2:33 pm <br />
To: 	The2MetaCatZ unread 	 (3 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>Ellie: If you don't get out of my window, I'll cut you like a Thanksgiving turkey!</p>

<p>Salem: You'll do nothing of the sort. Besides, I found the window first.</p>

<p>Ellie: It's a wonder you could get your big butt up there in the first place.</p>

<p>Salem: Still...</p>

<p>Ellie whines plaintively. Why don't these people remove him from my window?!</p>

<p>Salem: Whining won't get you anything. How stupid do you think these people are? You've been pretty sketchy so far.</p>

<p>Ellie: If they'd keep their bloody paws to themselves, I wouldn't have to swipe at them, would I?</p>

<p>Salem: They're trying to make you feel comfortable. They pet me, and it's not like you ALWAYS have a problem with it. You're being pretty unpredictable, don't you think?</p>

<p>Ellie growls.</p>

<p>Salem jumps down from the window and swipes at Ellie. Ellie shuts up.</p>&quot;
&quot;50&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	8/14/2005 4:02 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 17) <br />
 	<br />
Aqrn and _Agrajag_ have acquired not only one, but TWO babies!! They're furry and clawed, they're chatty and curious, and, well... They're not really babies. They're older than we are. We have two cats!!<br />
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&quot;50&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	The2MetaCatZ  	8/14/2005 6:54 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (2 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>=They do look like a coupla winners! Congrats on your new arrrivals! Proud parents until the first litterbox cleaning and hopefully maybe beyond, lol!=</p>

<p>=Gobie &amp; Pixie=</p>&quot;
&quot;50&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	8/16/2005 9:07 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (6 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>OH MY GOSH!</p>

<p>THOSE CATS ARE POSSESED!!!!</p>

<p>(LIKE THE OWNER!!!!!)</p>

<p>CREEPY!</p>

<p>lol</p>&quot;
&quot;50&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	8/16/2005 9:09 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (7 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>I prefer SALEM because ELLIE is not photogenic!</p>

<p>lol</p>&quot;
&quot;50&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	8/17/2005 4:22 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (8 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>*I gotta agree with ZagreCat, Salem's definitely cooler, so which one is the AqrnCat and which one is the AgraCat? Zag's probably still gotta get his cat or cats too I think.*</p>&quot;
&quot;50&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	8/17/2005 9:22 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (9 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>NOT A CAT, BRO... IM GONNA BUY A LYNX...lol</p>

<p>COOL!</p>&quot;
&quot;50&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	8/17/2005 1:00 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (10 of 17) <br />
 	<br />
lol, Ellie is a camera wh*r*. We have so many pictures of her! She's far more entertaining than Salem is, although Salem is a pretty d*mn cool cat. Aqrn curses at the missing vowels in her cussery...<br />
<br />
Both cats are equally loved. They're FUN! And man oh man, I love cleaning the litter box. It's like digging for treasure! I don't get to keep it though, Agra makes me throw it away. &lt;TEARS!&gt;<br />
<br />
<img src="http://metaphorum.constantintilople.com/phorumpics/elliestring.jpg" /><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;50&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	8/17/2005 6:56 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (11 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>ALL HAIL SALEM AND ELLIE!</p>

<p>I want a black cat too to scare my father! lol</p>

<p>He says black cats are symbols of bad luck...</p>

<p>SALEEEEEEMMMM COME TO VENEZUELA!</p>&quot;
&quot;50&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	8/20/2005 12:01 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (12 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>My mother thinks that black cats are bad luck too. She hates cats in general. She thinks that they're creepy and sneaky. &lt;Grins.&gt; Now she'll never come to visit me again. It's perfect, I get a coupla new friends, and my mom keeps outta my business. Hurray!</p>&quot;
&quot;50&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	8/20/2005 10:03 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (13 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>LMAO ACORNCITA!!!!</p>

<p>You are more crazy than me and Meta together!</p>

<p>jajaajaajajajajajaj</p>&quot;
&quot;50&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	8/21/2005 12:50 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (14 of 17) <br />
 	<br />
<i>Aqrn peers out the window at the weirdos. 12:42 am people!</i><br />
<br />
Cats right now: Salem is lying against Agrajag's pillow, Ellie is lying against mine.<br />
<br />
Events of the day:<br />
<ul>
<li>Litter box had to be cleaned twice.</li>
<li>Salem vomitted once.</li>
<li>Ellie hasn't scratched anybody, wow!</li>
<li>Ellie has been leaping over a makeshift gate which was meant to keep her outta Agrajag's computing space. Very cute.</li>
</ul>&quot;
&quot;50&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	8/21/2005 8:24 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (15 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>LOL...I LOVE THE 2ACORNCATS hahaahhahhhahaahhah</p>&quot;
&quot;50&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	8/22/2005 10:18 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (16 of 17) <br />
 	<br />
Don't we all. :)<br />
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<img src="http://metaphorum.constantintilople.com/phorumpics/salembed.jpg" /><br />
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</table>&quot;
&quot;50&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	8/23/2005 7:38 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (17 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>ELLIE IS GETTING A LITTLE BIT MORE PHOTOGENIC LOL!</p>&quot;
&quot;51&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	5/14/2006 2:29 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 3) <br />
 	<br />
My grandparents gave me a blender for Christmas. We opened the box last week to use the blender for milkshakes (yummy!) and this is Ellie in the blender box....<br />
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&quot;51&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/15/2006 3:45 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (2 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>*Looks like the typical cat, lol. You buy him a toy, he plays with the packaging. You buy her cat treats she wants to bat the can around. You get Ellie her Very Own blender and she hangs out in the box.*</p>

<p>{We got Gobie and Pixie a fancy colorful tent to sleep in but they're each waiting for the other one t claim it as their own before making their first move in. Pixie looks like she's taken it over, having been the only one of the two to fully sleep in it. Gobie sleeps with his tail laid in it, the rest out of it.}</p>&quot;
&quot;51&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	5/20/2006 8:17 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (3 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>I WISH I COULD BE ALF...</p>

<p>LMAO</p>&quot;
&quot;52&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	11/19/2003 12:41 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 1) </p>
 	
<p>Pets online</p>

<p> Pamper your pet with comfortable beds, grooming supplies &amp; more at <a href="http://www.Petsmart.com.">www.Petsmart.com.</a></p>

<p> Get training tips for your cat or dog at <a href="http://www.PerfectPaws.com">www.PerfectPaws.com</a></p>

<p> Visit <a href="http://www.VetInfo.com">www.VetInfo.com</a> to get medical info for your dog or cat.</p>

<p>{Big ty for Gobie finding me those links, my furry little Son.}</p>&quot;
&quot;53&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	10/25/2003 6:16 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Horoscope Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  GEMINI! May 21 - June 20.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Volatile, Cunning, Communicator.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: GEMINI! May 21 - June 20.<br />
From Cobalt Caverns and editted for personal reasons<br />
Cobalt Caverns!<br />
&laquo; No Two Faces About It! &raquo;<br />
Cobalt Caverns!<br />
Zodiac<br />
GEMINI! May 21 - June 20 (Moderator: Cobalt Manticore)</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore<br />
Hey Hey, Twin Twins! Where ya'll at at?</p>

<p>Geminisister<br />
Wow, am I the only gemini here?<br />
This is gonna be one long and lonely conversation all by my lonesome!! Gemmie</p>

<p>/geminisister<br />
HEyyy I thought I was going to have my nice little quote under my post??<br />
wasssssup wit'dat?<br />
So here's my little quote for anyone to see:<br />
\&quot;If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate.\&quot;</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore<br />
I'm scramblingto find somethig good to sa about Geminis, lol. Luckily for you got here before Cobalt_Bot did, it's tactless. Ah here we go:</p>

<p>Quote:<br />
The Gemini personailty is bright, witty and adaptable. Very little ever troubles a Gemini, or stops one for talking from long. Geminis can argue their way out of any situation. Having a lively curiousity, Gemini also excels at gathernig information, processing it, and expressing it in an accessible way to the waiting world. This personality can do almost anything, so long as it does not cause boredom, an anathema to Geminis. With so many talents and an ability to make somethingotu of nothing, Geminis difficulty lies in deciding wher and how to concentrate. Geminis are almost always doing at least two things at once, you will usually find.<br />
s, gimme a Gemini secretary, good at communication and multitasking,<br />
I'm actually seriously envious of this quality, I'm lucky to be able t do any one thing right, lol</p>

<p>WELCOME TO THE BOARD!!!!!!!</p>

<p>geminisister<br />
Scrambling to find something nice to say.. lol</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore<br />
WHat astrology sites is this that calculates influences of Asteroids?<br />
I dont know.</p>

<p>Who was asking you?</p>

<p>You were.</p>

<p>No, I was'nt.</p>

<p>Yes you were you musta been talking to me</p>

<p>No I was talking to....myself.:S</p>

<p>Egads, lack of s&macr;p and the constant onslaught to the senses that is the smell of an Imitation Crab Manfracturing facility are playing hell on me already..,</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
So.....if I am into a gemini....can I talk here too?</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore<br />
SUre, if it was Gemini exclusive I would ahve programmed it to be so. Think of all this as a handy reference guide, well, I need to buckle down and input more info and soon before the current info grows stale...,</p>

<p>Gobie: Gemini cat. All over the place, social, UNDERFOOT, poor memory for things about the word NO and DOWN. Smart though and a real Charmer.<br />
\&quot;Everything I ever needed to know I learned from....Humans?\&quot;</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
What does a Gem do on Halloween?<br />
goes around the neighborhood once, changes costumes and goes around again</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
(lol at the Gemini halloween entry)</p>

<p>Who's fond of life, jest and pleasure? Who vacillates and changes ever? Who loves attention without measure? Why? Gemini.</p>

<p>Symbol: THe twins.</p>

<p>Element: Air</p>

<p>Quality: Mutable</p>

<p>Ruler: Mercury</p>

<p>Colour: Yellow</p>

<p>Gemstone: Agate</p>

<p>Metal: Mercury</p>

<p>Perfume: WOrmwood</p>

<p>Keywords: Adaptibility, Communicatively, variably.</p>

<p>Rules the thid house, the house of short journeys, mentality, Al communication, perception peers siblings and early school.</p>

<p>(Dont ask me I just type the stuff.lol)</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
Ooh okay no disclaimer will stop you folk if you are Gems</p>

<p>lmao Scorpio's think they own deceit and underhandedness NOT<br />
Gemini's are so dual it is beyond a joke</p>

<p>there is nothing else to say</p>

<p>regards this sign except for shut up and it would be worthless advice</p>

<p>Gemini's are the masters of espionage</p>

<p>look for them and they are gone</p>

<p>they will never remain the 'character' you thought they were...in fact as quick as you try to label them they will change<br />
Shapeshifters supreme...definitely kept on hand when you need to scare your enemies</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
My Gemini 11th house at o'30'10 laughs at that, cause it can take a joke.<br />
I gotta see these other posts, omg, lol.</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
Oops i love them really...really i do<br />
(makes note to self not to display issues with children upon boards )<br />
Metaphorm<br />
<a href="http://files.flamingtext.com/files/2003/10/07/flamingtext_com_1065530308_30433.jpg">http://files.flamingtext.com/files/2003/10/07/flamingtext_com_1065530308_30433.jpg</a><br />
There ARE no children on this board, at least I dont think so..,<br />
I'm the youngest one here, lol</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
The Myth:<br />
Geminis are supposed to be talkative types; always on the phone and forever doing deals. They are, allegedly, good at trading and persuading. They like accumulating trivial information and ask endless questions all the time. It is also said that Geminis are \&quot;two people in one\&quot; full of contradictions and prone to sudden mood swings.</p>

<p>The Truth:<br />
Geminis are definitely busy people. It's rare to find one sitting still and doing nothing. They have active inquiring minds and particularly enjoy conversations that involve an exchange of information. Not all Geminis though, are gregarious. Some are reflective and shy. Nor is every Gemini a natural salesperson. Some have no interest in commerce.</p>

<p>All though, are a little competitive. They can rarely resist showing someone else how a job should be done or a problem should be solved. As for moodiness, well they can be full of sunshine one moment and fury the next but then who can't? All that's unusual is the speed at which they can change.</p>

<p>The Key To Success:<br />
If you were born under the sign of the twins, you shouldn't see yourself as a \&quot;split personality\&quot;.</p>

<p>You are simply someone who can see both sides to every coin. It's your ability to be flexible, to act on the spur of the moment and to ask the one obvious question that nobody else seems able to think of which makes you, such a powerful force in business... and such a helpful person to have as a friend</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
With Geminis I think \&quot;Two heads are better than one\&quot; just as long as they can agree. But like all signs, Gemini dont like to be characterised and will pull twice as hard at labels stuck to them.</p>

<p>Dont get me wrong, some geminis really annoy me, but others have been great friends, so seeing both sides of this story, I conclude this post.</p>&quot;
&quot;53&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/1/2005 8:48 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (2 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>*It's easy to say Geminis are two faced, but which face do you Say it to? ;) hee hee. This... was a... JOKE! So... LAUGH!*</p>&quot;
&quot;53&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/1/2005 8:03 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (3 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>heeeheehhheee. i think about my best male friend is jedi, er, i mean gemini, although i've known him only about four months. college buddy, ya know? i've seen only one face thus far to speak to, but i think that neither face would be difficult to get along with. :)</p>

<p>i say! wasn't that pepsi dude that used to chat around here a gemini too? where do they all GET to?!</p>&quot;
&quot;53&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/1/2005 9:41 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (4 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>*And they ran, they ran so far awayyy, they just ran, they ran so far awayy..,</p>

<p>Mino had a recent Pepsi_ sighting sometime, or was it bttrfly, someone saw him recently. Pepsi_ was a verrrry shy Gemini, but that exception I run into often. Do I Make Geminis Shy? :O</p>

<p>{Geminis always seem t suffer more with colds and flus than most. IN part, this arises from their reluctance to take to their beds, but also because they can never seem to recognize the body's plea that \&quot;Enough is Enough\&quot; Gemini als rules the lungs, pointing to a need to guard against chest infection. The shoulders arms hands and fingers fall under Gemini's domain as well. if tension in the shoulder becomes painful it should be treated with gentle massage before it freezes.}</p>

<p>Seems these whimsical airsigns need some looking after, support your local air element!</p>

<p>{For geminis , colds ca be a persistent problem, since congestion in the respiratory organs is a reflection of the geminian tendency to block the mind with too many thoughts at once. Geminis should learn that correct breathing also helps to decongest the mind: and an orderly mind means a healthier body.}</p>

<p>think I'm earning my keep today, lol.*</p>&quot;
&quot;53&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	1/4/2005 3:31 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (5 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>Gemini: The Inner You</p>

<p>You react instantly to new situations, but because you're so keenly attuned to your environment, you tend to have a nervous temperament. And though you give off sparks of energy, excitement, and charm, inside you feel like a wound-up spring. Others are fascinated by your enthusiasm while inwardly you're already bored with this person or that project. In your relationships, you're very giving, but you also need to spend to time on yourself. You like to perform, using your wit and intelligence to move to center stage. You love to gossip, mostly because you find out such interesting things! You're generous with your time, friendship, and possessions. One problem is that instead of looking at people's deeper qualities, you tend to judge them by your reaction to you. Are you coming off well; are you mesmerizing them?</p>&quot;
&quot;53&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	bttrfly  	1/8/2005 1:19 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (6 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>Well what do you know...i'm a gemini and also have a cold thats been persistent for two weeks *sighs*,this is the most accurate reading about gemini's i have read so far!!! bttrfly }}i{{</p>&quot;
&quot;53&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/9/2005 12:48 am <br />
To: 	bttrfly 	 (7 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>*We do try, but when you do the generalized interpretation not based on an individual charting it's more like a scattershot chance of getting it right someplace, hitting at least a few marks. Astrology's not an exact science, I'll admit, but it IS one of the Oldest, kinda blends Astronomy with Psychology and a smidgeon of divination thrown in for spice. :) GOtta love this, lol.*</p>&quot;
&quot;53&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/9/2005 1:12 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (8 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>Stargoyle: Geminis!</p>

<p>Stargoyle yes</p>

<p>Stargoyle: omg a Twin?</p>

<p>Stargoyle eh... yup!</p>

<p>Stargoyle: Holy wow, how are ya?</p>

<p>Stargoyle eh okay I guess, and damnit why am saying Eh so much?</p>

<p>Stargoyle: It's irritating, reminds me of someone else.</p>

<p>Stargoyle sorry?</p>

<p>Stargoyle: it's okay</p>

<p>Stargoyle whew.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: Well tell me about Geminis, my evil twin?</p>

<p>Stargoyle 's Evil Twin: Well since you put it like that.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: Oh yeah like that.</p>

<p>Stargoyle 's Evil Twin: You like this?</p>

<p>Stargoyle: Totally</p>

<p>Stargoyle 's Evil Twin: You REALLY LIKE THIS!?!</p>

<p>Stargoyle: Well yes I said so didnt I?</p>

<p>Stargoyle 's Evil Twin: Don't frikkin talk back to me you little twit, I'll waaup you a good one.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: Oh yeah?</p>

<p>Stargoyle 's Evil Twin: YEAH</p>

<p>Stargoyle: YEAH?</p>

<p>Stargoyle 's Evil Twin: Alright, I think I've had about enough of you, you are the weakest link and goodbye...,</p>

<p>Stargoyle: Oh hahaha, very original where'd you think that up o-<br />
Stargoyle has been kicked out of the room.</p>

<p>Stargoyle 's Evil Twin: Who's laughing now?<br />
Stargoyle 's Evil Twin: lol</p>

<p>Stargoyle has entered the room.<br />
Stargoyle: Hey assw-<br />
Stargoyle has been kicked out of the room.</p>

<p>Stargoyle 's Evil Twin: Don't eeeven go there dude.<br />
Stargoyle 's Evil Twin: I done warned ya.<br />
Stargoyle 's Evil Twin: heheheh<br />
Stargoyle 's Evil Twin: I rule now.</p>

<p>Stargoyle has entered the room.<br />
Stargoyle raises the mighty BanHammer high above his head.</p>

<p>Stargoyle 's Evil Twin: You Wouldnt!!</p>

<p>Stargoyle: I most certainly would.<br />
Stargoyle: (((WAAUP!)))&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;</p>

<p>Stargoyle 's Evil Twin has been banned.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: Hasta viva la Astra, lol</p>&quot;
&quot;53&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/9/2005 8:01 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (9 of 25) <br />
 	<br />
The Decanates of Gemini<br />
<br />
First Decanate: May 21 through May 31<br />
<br />
<b>Keyword:</b> Ingenuity<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Lepus, the Hare, who triumphs over enemies by outwitting them.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Mercury<br />
<br />
Second Decanate: June 1 through June 10<br />
<br />
<b>Keyword:</b> Union<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Orion, the Giant Hunter of magnificent strength and beauty. Orion was placed in the heavens to commemorate his great bravery.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Venus<br />
<br />
Third Decanate: June 11 through June 20<br />
<br />
<b>Keyword:</b> Reason<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Auriga, the Charioteer. He was the serpent-footed king who invented the four-wheeled chariot, which symbolizes communication.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Uranus&quot;
&quot;53&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;From: 	gecho  	1/17/2005 9:32 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (10 of 25) <br />
 	<br />
<b>Gemini’s Amorous Combinations</b><br />
<br />
<b>Gemini and Aries</b> This lively, energetic pair can be good friends as well as good lovers. They thrive on activity, adventure, and variety; enjoy each other’s humour; and like social life. Aries will probably make the decisions because Gemini has difficulty in that area. There will be bedroom high jinks, for both are enthusiastic about sex. Aries’s domineering streak will give Gemini the firm direction it needs—and Gemini’s occasional from the straight and narrow will keep Aries on its toes.<br />
<br />
<b>Gemini and Taurus</b> An unpromising match, though at the beginning Taurus responds to Gemini’s sparkle and Gemini is intrigued  by Taurus’s uncomplicated directness. But Taurus wants life to be stable and ordered, while Gemini is easily bored and looks for new experiences. Taurus is devoted to home sweet home, while Gemini follows the lure of the open road. Gemini finds Taurus’s lovemaking a bit on the dull side, and also resents the restrictive net Taurus tries to construct. In turn, jealous Taurus can’t handle Gemini’s outside dalliances. Passions cool.<br />
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<b>Gemini and Gemini</b> You won’t find a more versatile, charming, or vivacious pair. These two will never bore each other, for they are interested in everything. The pace is frenetic, but neither would dream of slowing down. They are fascinating conversationalists, have tons of friends, and together they’ll throw some marvelous parties. Sex is fun and games. But this couple is also superficial, unstable, and very restless. When they move out of the bedroom, everything becomes too chaotic—even for twin Gemini’s.<br />
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<b>Gemini and Cancer</b> Passionate Cancer fulfills Gemini’s physical needs, and Gemini’s cheerfulness brightens Cancer’s disposition. But all too soon, Gemini’s tendency to play at love wounds oversensitive Cancer. Flirtatious Gemini makes Cancer feel very insecure and an affair is likely to be volatile. These two may have too little in common for a long-term relationship. Cancer needs security and domesticity; Gemini loathes being tied down. Gemini hasn’t any patience with Cancer’s moodiness, and Gemini’s sharp tongue is too biting for Cancer’s fragile ego. They are doomed to a downhill run.<br />
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<b>Gemini and Leo</b> An affectionate pair who really enjoy each other. Gemini’s amorous playfulness finds a responsive partner in eager, extroverted Leo. Leo’s self-confidence blinks at Gemini’s flirtatiousness with others. Gemini’s penchant for ridicule can annoy regal Leo, though, and Leo will probably demand more adoration than Gemini is willing to give. Socially, each tries to upstage the other, but they have a lot of fun together doing it. They both love to laugh, and in bed they set off sparks. What more can they ask?<br />
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<b>Gemini and Virgo</b> Both are Mercury-ruled and have a mental approach to life. But similarity ends there; these two are star-crossed from the beginning. Virgo considers Gemini scatterbrained and immature. Gemini thinks of Virgo as a stick-in-the-mud and a bore. Virgo’s analytical approach seems like indifference to Gemini. Virgo looks on Gemini’s busy social life as superficial and a waste of time. Virgo is critical; Gemini is tactless. Passions run on a low thermostat; this sex life soon turns chilly. Gemini’s eye is certain to rove.<br />
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<b>Gemini and Libra</b> These two air signs are well suited intellectually and every other way. They are stimulating companions who will enjoy a lighthearted, lovely affair. Neither is combative and they’re likely to agree on everything. They are affectionate, fun-loving, and like social life, entertaining, and travel. Sexually both are fervent, neither is jealous or demanding, and Libra goes along with Gemini’s taste for experiment. Their one problem is that they both love to spend money. Otherwise it’s a perfect match.<br />
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<b>Gemini and Scorpio</b> Gemini’s imagination and Scorpio’s dynamism would make a good combination if only these two were able to get along with each other. There is combustion in the bedroom, but they soon find out that sex isn’t everything. Scorpio is sensual, passionate, demanding, jealous, inflexible. Gemini is fickle, flighty, superficial, lighthearted, changeable. Gemini is a social creature, Scorpio likes privacy. Scorpio’s suspicious nature is in constant turmoil over Gemini’s casual attitude about love. It won’t be long before enough becomes too much.<br />
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<b>Gemini and Sagittarius</b> These two are opposites in the zodiac and are attracted to each other like magnets. They’ll especially enjoy each other’s minds, for both have wide-ranging and varied interests. Sagittarius tends to be more intellectual, Gemini more social. Both are too restless and argumentative, and both need freedom. They may be disappointed sexually, since neither is demonstrative—and Gemini is very quick to criticize. This affair probably began impulsively and will end the same way.<br />
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<b>Gemini and Capricorn</b> Gemini’s freewheeling, anything-goes attitude meets opposition from conventional, steady, conservative Capricorn. Capricorn worries about security, while Gemini frets about losing its liberty. Order and routine keep Capricorn content, but drive Gemini to distraction. Gemini’s need for stimulating existence does nothing to make Capricorn feel secure. And Capricorn’s sober outlook puts a damper on Gemini’s high spirits. This isn’t an affair with high voltage—but Gemini can help develop Capricorn’s sensual potential.<br />
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<b>Gemini and Aquarius</b> Versatile Gemini and innovative Aquarius get along famously. They share a taste for novelty, travel, meeting new people. Because both are unpredictable, things can’t always go smoothly. But love keeps getting better, for Aquarius adores Gemini’s wit and good cheer. If Gemini is somewhat inconstant or unstable, Aquarius understands. If the affair should end, they’ll still remain friends. In marriage, these two are affectionate, devoted companions more than passionate lovers.<br />
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<b>Gemini and Pisces</b> The passion quotient is high, and so are the problems. Emotional Pisces is too easily hurt by thoughtless Gemini. Gemini is mischievous and playful, but Pisces is sensitive and takes things to heart. Each practices deception in his or her own way; Gemini dissembles, Pisces won’t deal with reality. Gemini needs freedom and new vistas; Pisces needs unending adoration. Pisces just can’t feel secure with gadabout Gemini, and tries to pull the net tighter. The claustrophobic atmosphere eventually makes it hard for Gemini to breathe.&quot;
&quot;53&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	bttrfly  	1/18/2005 1:31 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (11 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>ROFLMAO...too funny!!! bttrfly :p</p>&quot;
&quot;53&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/19/2005 2:27 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (12 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>*I find myself emphatically nodding at parts, I think I took a Gemini girl to Prom once. We arrived, and before anyone could see me with one of the hottest girls in school, she was called over to hang out with her too many other close guy friends. I about had it there and felt like slathering her in BBQ sauce and tossing her to them, Feasting Time! Might as well, screw it, She aint here for me. But I stuck it out, slow danced sooooo many times, loving that she wore black velvet mini skirt with dark blue lace additions, ate at Rocky's Pizza, admiring the Gemini ability to Burp as loud as I can, lol, and eating super spicy stuff. I dropped her off, got a kiss on the cheek, asked her out, answer was Yes, we were a seperate couple for three days while she acted like she was sick to avoid school, one day she returned, and leaves me a badly spelled Split-up Note. \&quot;Aftr a cupple of dayz I think it wuld b better if we were jus frinds.\&quot; So, No more Geminis for me, but they make great \&quot;frinds\&quot;. lol!*</p>&quot;
&quot;53&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/19/2005 7:11 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (13 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>i'm frinds with a Gemini! he's cool. but he has a gf, lol. grr, she's cool too. and Aquarian, heh.</p>&quot;
&quot;53&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/19/2005 7:13 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (14 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>err, you THINK you took her to prom ONCE? how many proms have you had?! and did you take her, or did you NOT? lol. jussssst kiddding... :)</p>&quot;
&quot;53&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/19/2005 7:18 pm <br />
To: 	bttrfly 	 (15 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>would you like to expand on that missy bttrfly?? :P</p>&quot;
&quot;53&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/19/2005 8:10 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (16 of 25) <br />
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<b>Gemini and Capricorn</b> Gemini’s freewheeling, anything-goes attitude meets opposition from conventional, steady, conservative Capricorn. <i>&#60;Sam chews on Tod, Tod stands are growls...&#62;</i> Capricorn worries about security, while Gemini frets about losing its liberty. <i>&#60;Tod always needs to know he's cooler than Sam, Sam won't let himself be loved.&#62;</i> Order and routine keep Capricorn content, but drive Gemini to distraction. Gemini’s need for stimulating existence does nothing to make Capricorn feel secure. <i>&#60;Actually... Sam is terrified of being outside the fenced yard, while Tod is the explorer, taking any chance he can to get away from home.&#62;</i> And Capricorn’s sober outlook puts a damper on Gemini’s high spirits. This isn’t an affair with high voltage—but Gemini can help develop Capricorn’s sensual potential. <i>&#60;True this, Sam has made Tod a more social, playful creature.&#62;</i><br />
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In reference to The2AqrnDogs... <br />
<img src="http://metaphorum.constantintilople.com/phorumpics/st.jpg" />&quot;
&quot;53&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	bttrfly  	1/19/2005 9:45 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (17 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>Hmmm... well i did win a spelling B in the 8th grade ...lol anyways maybe she was writing two letters at a time and was to bored to do a spell check? Thanks Aqrn for posting them interesting tid bits on Astrology...enjoyed reading it! ( wonders how many words she spelled wrong...lol) Bttrfly</p>&quot;
&quot;53&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/19/2005 11:12 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (18 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>*Once is definite, that mistake was not repeated, Think she was a Gemini too, by the description of the flighty airy socialite part of her grinding into my scorpio jealous nature. Than again, those are Human traits too, those I definitely do not trust, lol!*</p>&quot;
&quot;53&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/20/2005 10:48 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (19 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>Topic: If there be People within the Blue Box of Chat, Click within to Go within. All are welcome, some may even stay.</p>

<p>There is no one else in this room</p>

<p>#themetaphorumastrology: Various Occult and Mysterious Topics with a nice healthy dose of rampant psychologies! Be a part of the Meta-Mystery!</p>

<p>Stargoyle comes in and pours coffee #2.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: Nnnnnntopic.</p>

<p>Stargoyle thinks one this.<br />
Stargoyle: on this<br />
Stargoyle: thinks on<br />
Stargoyle: this</p>

<p>Stargoyle has changed the topic to:<br />
It's The Beginning of the Gemini Span! Not Spam. Span, as in Time. From Saturday on for quite a few days afterwards Geminis are going to be born, as many many many Geminis were born before them! What does it All Mean?</p>

<p>Gobie: Nice one.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: thanks</p>

<p>Stargoyle: Hey you're a gemini and a cat, whats that like?</p>

<p>Gobie: Meowing constantly.<br />
Gobie: Annoying really, not for me but maybe for you, lol.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: Heh, only sometimes, other than that, I think you're meowing is cool!</p>

<p>Gobie: You would.. you copy it back at me as if you knew the language.</p>

<p>Gobie: You have No idea how lame that looks AND sounds, but I let it slide, it's not a big dea.<br />
Stargoyle: Deal?<br />
Gobie: Deal.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: Mind getting me another coffee?</p>

<p>Gobie: Do I look like your friggin butler?</p>

<p>Stargoyle: No, actually you look like a demonic raccoon.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: lol brb</p>

<p>Gobie: h...b....</p>

<p>Gobie: What a doofus human, but he's at that age I ca't even give him away for free anymore.</p>

<p>Gobie: So guess I'm Stuck with him.</p>

<p>Gobie: How long do these Humans live anyways?</p>

<p>Stargoyle comes back in and sits, reading the screen.</p>

<p>Gobie: I mean the lifespan on these human things is only getting longer.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: Yes?</p>

<p>Gobie: uhhh, wb</p>

<p>Stargoyle: ty<br />
Stargoyle: ty</p>

<p>Gobie: Yw Don't scroll up. :S</p>

<p>Stargoyle: Huh why?</p>

<p>Gobie: Ah uh Hey when was my birthday anyways?</p>

<p>Stargoyle: You know.. I'm no exactly sure really.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: I remember when your mom was pregnant, small cat really, half your size even, she was swoll out.</p>

<p>Gobie: She that scraggly little neighbor cat who was all over me at that get-together?</p>

<p>Stargoyle: Yep, she remembered you, but you were adopted by Us even before your eyes were open, and by the time you saw her next, her scent was a fading memory.</p>

<p>Gobie: Thought she seemed familiar.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: Yep.</p>

<p>Gobie: So tell me more.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: Well, We might be able to guess the correct week you were born, but other than that, the specifics escape us.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: Anyways, that old shed/farmhouse/barn you were found in with about 4 other kittens.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: You were the biggest of them, fluffier and heavier.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: It was plain that this cat was gonna be a survivor.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: And this is true, having outlived his own mother, and all his siblings, he truly is.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: We were soon encouraged to take a kitten and soon, as the family's toddler was flinging them around like squeeling toys.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: It was a matter of survival, or at the very least, Safety!</p>

<p>Stargoyle: So we grabbed this, teh biggest bravest of the bunch, resisting the urge to Once Again Feel Sorry for the Runt of the Litter.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: This little guy, though his eyes were still kittenshut, always wandered outside the box / den / barn.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: We've had to pull him out from under vehicles, off the dog, {who didnt seem to mind really, this little warm fluffy crawling on it} alot of places.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: His first weeks with us was feeding him milk from an eyedropper, wipping his little tush with a warm washrag to get the bowel movement outta him before he overfilled, etc, basic infant cat care.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: After a few nights of mewing and crying and banging on his cat carrier home door it became very evident he was not going to be sleepin in there.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: So, relenting I pulled him out of the box, and he wrestled and chewed on my fingers until he went to sleep.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: And this continued for quite a many many lotta nights.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: Speaking of, lol..,</p>

<p>Gobie: Zzzzz... ZZZzzz...,</p>

<p>Stargoyle: Well that's about it on my Gemini Cat!</p>

<p>Stargoyle gets up and moves to the living room to watch TV</p>

<p>Gobie opens one eye, then another, and slowly sneaks to the keyboard, logs Star out and goes to browse CatFancy websites, lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;53&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/12/2005 8:02 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (20 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>&lt;img src=\&quot;http://www.soldavini.com/images/emailimages5/gemini.gif\&quot;&gt;</p>&quot;
&quot;53&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/25/2006 5:23 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (21 of 25) <br />
 	<br />
<img alt="" src="http://www.soldavini.com/images/emailimages5/gemini.gif" /><br />
*Alrighty then it's that time of year again, odd that this is Gemini month as I find myself running into alot of radio talk show aspect noticables. I will say no more because I don't wanna jynx my chances. Us Scorpios play it very very close to the vest, let's just say it's a real real long shot and if anyone so much as Looks at me, I'll probably miss my target. I'm starcrossed to be secretive and mysterious. We're gonna need some open obvious communication from some Geminis instead, lol! SPEAK UP!*&quot;
&quot;53&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	5/29/2006 4:13 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (22 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>This is one very quiet Gemini thread we got here.</p>

<p>Is it Geminii, or Geminuses?</p>

<p>Is it One astrosign or Two?</p>

<p>If Twins are born under Gemini does this make them Quadruplets?</p>

<p>If Gemini Siamese Twins are Seperated are they still Geminies?</p>

<p>Geminies or Geminis?</p>

<p>Gobie's Gemini Status hangs in the balance as Stargoyle has just got a book on determining your pet's starsign. Note to Stargoyle, post it dude.</p>&quot;
&quot;53&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/30/2006 5:08 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (23 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>*-uses, 1.5, ...no?, -minis, and I just got home, work is outta the question, geddoffamee, lol.*</p>&quot;
&quot;53&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	6/6/2006 2:08 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (24 of 25) <br />
 	<br />
<ul type="disk">
  <li>Ar·ies (plural Ar·ies) -- Arian</li>
  <li>Tau·rus (plural Tau·rus·es or Tau·ri) -- Taurean</li>
  <li>Gem·i·ni (plural Gem·i·nis) -- Geminian</li>
  <li>Can·cer (plural Can·cers) -- Cancerian</li>
  <li>Le·o (plural Le·os) -- Leonine, or Leonian</li>
  <li>Vir·go (plural Vir·gos) -- Virgoan</li>
  <li>Li·bra (plural Li·bras) -- Libran</li>
  <li>Scor·pi·o (plural Scor·pi·os) -- Scorpians</li>
  <li>Sag·it·tar·i·us (plural Sag·it·tar·i·us·es) -- <br />
      Sagittarian</li>
  <li>Cap·ri·corn (plural Cap·ri·corns) -- Capricornian or <br />
      Capricornean</li>
  <li>A·quar·i·us (plural A·quar·i·us) -- Aquarian</li>
  <li>Pi·sces (plural Pi·sces) -- Piscean</li>
</ul>&quot;
&quot;53&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/6/2006 6:18 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (25 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>*I stand corrected, Geminuses, lol!*</p>&quot;
&quot;54&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/13/2004 8:35 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>Re: Hey, this is a true \&quot;Big Bird\&quot; story in Austin, Texas.</p>

<p>----- Original Message -----</p>

<p>Subject: Re: Continued below....This just popped up, Sorry!!!</p>

<p>Here is the story. I'm glad you asked to read my accounts with the big bird because I have never written it down and since I don't talk about it because people will think I'm crazy I have never told the whole story. I sometimes bring it up but before I can tell half of it I am cut off or it turns into a big joke so I never finish.</p>
 
<p>The Thunder Bird or Texas \&quot;Big Bird\&quot; was part of my childhood. Our family moved back to Austin, TX when I was 13 and I lived there till I was 24 but during my teenage years I would go hiking, fishing and shoot B-B guns with my cousin in the woods behind our house.<br />
I remember seeing a huge bird fly over our house on 2 different occasions but I was afraid to say that I saw a dinosaur fly over the house. I tried to talk to my brother about it once who is 2 years older than me and he immediately told me that some people in the 70's had seen a big bird but no one ever figured out what it was so it was determined that it was just an out of place condor or some other big bird.<br />
I didn't think about it until later but he had to have done some research to find out that information. Especially since there was no internet or anything at that time to find information but he seemed to get upset that I even thought it was some sort of dinosaur. I didn't bring it up anymore.<br />
One day while playing in the woods with my cousin and me were running toward an area in the wood where there was a BIG tree. I don't remember it being very tall (I now live in VA where the trees are huge in comparision to TX) but the base of the tree was so big that I guess it would take 5 grown men holding hands to make a circle equal to the circumference of the base. As we were  going toward the tree we heard wings starting to flap so loud and the bird made sure we didn't see it. It broke huge branches to make a quick escape. We knew where it visited but I don't think that was it's home.<br />
On a few other occasions we almost saw the bird up close but it heard us and left to quickly for us to see it.<br />
We would leave our house and go across a creek and then up a big steep hill. Then we would catch our breath and rest a minute just before going over the big hill that lead to the big tree. One time we tried to walk as quietly as possible across toward the tree but the bird heard us immediatly after we came over the hill and flew away. So, the next time a few days later we got almost to the top of the hill and rested then we ran as fast as we could toward the big tree. We just wanted to see the bird and we were so courious to see the bird whose wings flap so loud. We got to the big tree in time to see the big branches (the big bird broke to get away) hit the groud. We made a lot of runs toward the tree with no luck the bird was not there. We just wanted to see it and we were fearless but now when I think about it I don't know what I would have done if it would have come at us.<br />
As I got older playing in the woods just wasn't what it used to be. So, I gave up hope of seeing the bird up close. The times when the bird flew over our house it was at dusk and the bird seemed to glide so I didn't see it move. He was probably about 50 yards up both times and both times he was headed in the same exact flight pattern. He was coming from the street side of our house toward the woods behind it.<br />
One day I was talking to a high school friend and he admitted to me going out to this area that was cleared for a subdivision but then I think the builder backed out or couldn't get the funding and stopped building. Remember the bad 80's economy? : )<br />
Anyway he was out there drinking with some friends after a high school game and then he heard someone yell, \&quot;look at that\&quot; and it looked like a man in a cape walking toward them. The man was covering his face but his eyes were glowing as the man got closer it was appearant that it was not a man but a huge beast. My friend told me the last time he looked it appeared as if it was a huge bird but it covered its face with its wings except for its eyes and it was hunched over and it was still about 6 feet tall. The only way I can describe it was remember the old dracula movies where he would hide his face with his cape and only show his eyes? He told me the bird did that but with both \&quot;arms\&quot; at the same time. He said that he never talked about it because people would think he was crazy but he for some reason trusted me.<br />
Then I had a best friend who told me that his younger brother was down in the same area making out with a girlfriend at night and something evil walked up to the car and he swore he would never go back. He told me that the \&quot;evil\&quot; thing tried to cover his face exactly like my other friend had told me but these two people didn't know each other! So it wasn't like they could have made up the same story.</p>
 
<p>The funny thing is that both people who described it to me didn't explain how the bird hid its face with words they both explained it by hunching over and holding both arms up to thier faces as if play scarades and they both did it exactly alike.</p>
 
<p>Okay so I moved to VA close to DC at 27 years of age and I met this guy named ____ who grew up in Austin about 4 miles from my house but I never knew him in TX. So, one night ____ and his sister went out with me and after a night of fun we went back to thier house. One story lead to another and I fessed up about the Big Bird. They didn't say anything when I finished the story. I felt dumb for bringing it up and nobody ever brought it up again.</p>
 
<p>So, ____'s Dad retired from the Government in DC and moved back to TX to ____ (a small town just south of Austin) a few years later.</p>
 
<p>2 years ago on 4 th of July I went to ____'s house for a get together. ____ is now married with kids and so is his sister and so am I but we still keep in touch. Anyway.......As soon as I pull in the driveway ____'s sister _____ ran outside to meet me and I felt so special for a minute. Her first words were, \&quot;My Mom saw the bird\&quot;. I was actually hoping for a hug or a \&quot;I've missed you\&quot;.  : )</p>
 
<p>I forgot ever telling her my big bird story so I didn't know what she was talking about. She told me a story of her parents going to church on Wednesdays but in different cars because her mom goes to the ladies #### study which ends before the men's #### study so instead of waiting for her husband she goes in a different car.</p>
 
<p>One night after church her mother pulled up to her house and she saw what she thought was a person standing in the ditch in front of her house. The figure hunched over when they saw her headlights. There are kids in the neighborhood so she figured it was a  tall kid playing hide and seek. Kind of couious of this \&quot;kid\&quot; in her yard she looked over and realized there was no kid it was about a 6' tall evil looking bird that hid its face. She backed up and took off until she got down the street and figured no one would believe her so she stopped and tried to make herself believe she imagined the whole thing. She got out her garage door opener and had it in her hand and drove home quickly and to her dismay the bird was still in her yard. She drove in the the garage and closed the door behind her before getting out of the car.</p>
 
<p>Her husband got home half an hour after her but no bird was to be found. He looked in the ditch but found nothing. He laughed at her and told her she made it up.</p>
 
<p>She has since seen the bird one more time but has never got a picture of it. The father still insist she is making it up. Hopefully he will see it to one day.</p>
 
<p>That is it.</p>
 
<p>I hope to go back to Texas one day and film the bird once and for all so others can see it.</p>&quot;
&quot;54&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/24/2004 1:24 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (2 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>The person who sent me this account, I also put him in touch with D. L. Tanner.   Haven't heard from him for a good long time, but I'm really curious about that creature in Austin.  Sounds almost like something that got stuck in a time hole and couldn't get back.....except that's impossible.</p>&quot;
&quot;54&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/27/2004 5:53 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (3 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>[I want to say Anything's Possible, but then again, some of it you have to read between the lines while wearing your trusty pair of skeptacles. My mainest motivation is gathering the information, then placing it in veiw minus my biases for feedback from various other parties on it. BTW All, lol D.L. Tanner AKA Danno is an excellent Crypto-Author so, he's probably already heard:</p>

<p>\&quot;Book 'em, Danno.\&quot;</p>

<p>hundreds of times already, so, don't tell him I gave ya that idea!]</p>&quot;
&quot;54&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/30/2004 9:27 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (4 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>Mant, D. L.  Tanner is not Danno.   Danno writes beautiful short stories, and D. L. is a crypto novelist (<a href="http://www.dltanner.com">www.dltanner.com</a>).</p>

<p>Danno used to be a good friend of mine, but when I came out in my unconditional support of Mary Green and her work, he didn't like me any more, as he has a very low opinion of same.   That's my loss, but what other people think of me is none of my business.   You can't please 'em all.</p>

<p>I have a short story by Danno that I've saved in my Chupa account on Yahoo.   If I send it to you, would you post it here?  Jim Harnock of CZ rejected it a couple of years ago, and then Mary Green asked him to make some changes in it, deleted the cuss words and references to drinking beer, and he wouldn't do it, so she would not post it on her site.   That is unfortunate.  It's a little jewel of a T-bird story, and I would love to see it \&quot;published\&quot; here.   If you would do that, I would let him know about, if his E-mail address is still good.</p>

<p>I understand Mary wanting the changes, as she runs a family web site and lots of children read it.   But Danno felt it would spoil the story to revise it as she wanted.   Mant, would a few low-grade cuss words and reference to beer drinking be a problem for you here on the Metaphorum?   I doubt it, as I've known you to do a little of both when the occasion calls for it, LOL.   You are not foul-mouthed and not a drunkard, so you have no problem, verbally or imbibement-wise.  :D</p>

<p>Let me know, OK?  In fact, I'm gonna send it to you in little bit anyway, even if you can't post it.   It's a delightful little story and I know you'd enjoy it.</p>

<p>:)</p>&quot;
&quot;54&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/1/2004 6:49 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (5 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>[Nawh, beer is okay with us, in fact we might charge him some beer for posting here, lol JK! And we have a way of softening up the language so the mature folks \&quot;get it\&quot;, but it goes over the younger's heads. the F word is the main one we avoid, or alter, to Flock or even &fnof;&ccedil;&dagger; or in the immortal words of Q-bert: \&quot;@#%$!!\&quot; We have censored to our word filter just a few things to deter the ####-thumping god-pushers er, the Good Book, y'know, and a few other words, so We might be one of the more lenient sites for that. I'll reveiw the rules on it first before sticking my big feet in my mouth. But it's likely, if D.L. dont mind...]</p>&quot;
&quot;54&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/3/2004 2:54 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (6 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>It's not DL, it's Danno in Illinois, and AOL won't let us through, I don't think....so I forwarded your message to my Chupa account on Yahoo (<a href="mailto:gran_chupacabra@yahoo.com">gran_chupacabra@yahoo.com</a>) and will try to send it from there....sometimes that works.</p>

<p>AOL WIPES!</p>&quot;
&quot;54&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/4/2004 11:08 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (7 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>[Sterling! Just received authorization on it too. I'll even devote it to it's own discussion 'phorum. We'll totally accredit him with writing it, like I need people telling me I'm a good author and asking me to write like that some more, lol. SHEESH!</p>

<p>Now, I'd better clear some space for some chapters, or bingo, idea-time! Does he have it posted on his website? I can linkbutton a direct link to it, depending, if not, I can slam it onto here. My crude copy paste system does'nt translate paragraphs that well, but I can space it readably.]</p>&quot;
&quot;54&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/4/2004 1:20 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (8 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>Mant, as far as I know, Danno does NOT have a web site.   He will have to send it to you himself, although I have one more thing to try....back in a few.</p>&quot;
&quot;54&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/4/2004 1:34 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (9 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>OK, Mant, I did it!   I copied the story off the attachment to an E-mail and just sent it to you.   Now you can copy it to here and post it.</p>

<p>Let me know if you don't get it!  I know Danno will be pleased to have his little story published on the web at last.   He wrote it a few years ago, maybe two, don't remember.</p>&quot;
&quot;54&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/6/2004 11:11 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (10 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>[I got it, cooooolness, it looks like tonight's big project! :D Btw, What did he want written on copyright.. uuh... I think I got it, ok, STAY TUNED FOLKS!]</p>&quot;
&quot;54&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/9/2004 7:50 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (11 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>Mant, you don't know how much it means to me that you posted Dan's little jewel of a story.  I'm sure it means more to me than it does to him, because I was sad about it being rejected by Jim H.  Of course, your literary standards are a lot higher than what they have over there, if I do have to say so myself.</p>&quot;
&quot;54&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/9/2004 5:40 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (12 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>[Harnock, well maybe it was political, maybe it was personal. Who knows, but having to stay on someone's good side in order to get things done is has almost always been it's too-large part of life. Not saying they did'nt get along, but instead saying I instead DO get along, okay I'm losing my point here, lol WHERE\&quot;S MY COFFEE!?!]</p>&quot;
&quot;54&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/10/2004 8:56 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (13 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>It was around a couple of years ago, I was on CZ chat, and Jim H. was there.  Danno came on and they really got into it, and then D. let CZ forever.   So I wrote to him asking what the fuss was about, and D. replied and sent me the little story.   Jim said, according to Dan, that he rejected the story because it did not meet his literary standards, or words to that effect.   Well, I took issue with that and begged to differ.   CZ.com is hardly the New Yorker or some such thing.   There was nothing wrong whatsoever with Dan's little story.   Nearly 40 years ago, I got a useless degree in literature from UT-Austin, and while it was in Spanish rather than in English, I also studied lots of English and German literature too--all in the original languages, and in my humble opinion, Jim was in error.   But what hurt me was that Dan took it so much to heart instead of blowing it off, like I would have done, but then, fortunately for me, LOL, I sure don't base my self-esteem on my writing skills.  It I did, I'd be nowhere on my way to no place!   Actually, my writing career consisted of a bunch of really stupid poems that were published in the Windmill in 1974, which was the student literary magazine at OU-Norman, OK.   All I remember was that one of them was about some cows laying under a mesquite tree, LOLOL, and how much they enjoyed the shade.   Good thing I didn't aspire to a literary career, ROTFLM*O!</p>

<p>But anyway, Dan getting hurt really stuck in my craw, so I later suggested he submit the story to Mary Green for her site.   I didn't realize that Mary runs a strict Christian family site and wouldn't want any beer drinking stories posted.   Not her fault or Dan's either.   She asked him to delete the beer, which he wouldn't do, so I've waited a long time to find an opportunity for his little T-bird story to make it to a web site!</p>

<p>It's kind of funny how one small thing, which would seem trivial to some people, would stick in my heart like a hook for years.   But if I were not that weird way, I wouldn't have suggested the story to you, so all's well that ends well.  :)</p>&quot;
&quot;54&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/13/2004 2:23 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (14 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>[I would'nt have his characters sitting around drinking club sodas saying:</p>

<p>\&quot;Heck shucky darn T-birds took my goshdarn arm off, but I lived by the grace of my father who art in heaven, god bless, amen.\&quot;</p>

<p>I still advocate Mary posting a disclaimer to site applicants/newbies that you'd better not profess to be of a belief in God that does not match our's or you'll scare our very fragile but more valued members, lol. Ouch, guess I'm still stinging. Christiazoology, blah. Hear Hear D!]</p>&quot;
&quot;54&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/17/2004 6:41 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (15 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>Mant, I have to say that you live a more Christian life than 99% of the population, including those who hit the church every time the door opens.   I know Jesus is very proud of you, regardless of whether you practice the traditional religion.   Religion doesn't matter, it's spirituality that counts.   When I get to see Jesus in heaven, He's not gonna ask me what church I belonged to or how often I attended.  He's going to ask me if I did what He wanted me to do as best I knew how in terms of treating other people the way I would like to be treated, being kind to people, animals and the earth, and practicing unconditional love....in other words, in terms of service work, He's gonna ask us, \&quot;How did you live your life?\&quot;</p>

<p>If I'm lucky, I'll get a passing grade.   Even a D+ will do, as long as I can get into the door.   I do believe we are judged by the light we walk in, regardless of religious beliefs or lack of them.   Case closed.</p>

<p>Mant, don't worry about that board.   My dear friend (and yours), Fishead, got banned because his web site sends out spyware cookies, which he can't help or do anything about.   But his spiritual beliefs are about the same as yours, and he says he would have left eventually on account of that.</p>

<p>You have to remember that lots of those board members are LOLs--meaning little old ladies.   I say, let them practice whatever means of faith that comforts them.  If they cannot stand to hear alternative points of view, well, there are such unfortunates.  It is not their fault.   They seem to have been born that way.</p>

<p>As for me, I care so little what other people believe in terms of religion that it doesn't bother me when the fundamentalists start their ####-thumping.   To each his own, whatever gets them through the day is okay....with me, anyway.   Live and let live, sez me!  :D</p>&quot;
&quot;54&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/20/2004 8:11 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (16 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>[LMAO Sorry , the name of that \&quot;Good Book\&quot; is a censored word due to a rival site sending missionaries to my room months ago. They came in on their high and mighty fanaticisms and really got on my nerves.</p>

<p>Yeah, y'know its like driving a Volkswagen already and someone coming along and saying you can only drive red VWs! It's a Volkswagen aint it? Good enuff for me. and feel free to send Fishead to the 'Phorum, Dan too, he'd love to see his Tbird story in living text, posted in the Site With No Fear. Now if you'll excuse me, lmao, we're gonna go see a movie called \&quot;HELLBOY!\&quot;]</p>&quot;
&quot;54&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	5/2/2004 9:39 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (17 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>Well, I was finally able to get on at last!   Good on us.</p>

<p>I've already informed Dan and Dave about the Phorum.  Dave, however, never posts on any board except his own now, says he has too little time, can barely keep up on his own board due to his constant production of his beautiful art work.   I haven't heard back from Dan since he said thanks to both of us for getting his story posted.  I did send him your site and the info.</p>

<p>Mant, I've already got you told, what other people think of you is none of your business.  If offensive people show up on the phorum, just ban their....uh, fannies.   You lead a far more Christian life than they do.   Being a Christian, like being a member of Bill W.'s friends, should be a program of attraction, not promotion.   Jesus is in your heart by your own spiritual connection to the Creator, whether you practice any religion or not.   It's how you live your life that's important....how you treat other people, animals and the earth.  So don't worry about those book-thumpers.   They are grossly unenlightened.</p>&quot;
&quot;54&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	5/3/2004 11:23 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (18 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>[\&quot;Can't see the big picture while walking the straight and narrow, because of the tunnel vision it causes through it's forced ignorance.\&quot; ~Manticore 2003]</p>&quot;
&quot;54&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	5/14/2004 7:11 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (19 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>Who said anything about walking the \&quot;straight and narrow\&quot;?   Not me.   The big picture, as much as can be seen, is more worth viewing, if you ask me.</p>&quot;
&quot;54&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	5/17/2004 2:15 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla unread 	 (20 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>[Totally, straight and narrow is FOR the straight and narrow (I'm straight, but I'm not narrow), the big picture's more fun to look at, as are both sides of the coin and other people's opinions, when they are'nt pushed at the risk of believe or go to hell ultimatums. (makes razzing sounds and rude gestures to that motely bunch.)lol. I'lllll haveeee more info asssssss sono as my cat lest meeeeeee tyep! lol er later and sleep well folks, Gobie says its time to get off the net and pay attention to his almightiness.]</p>&quot;
&quot;55&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	The2MetaCats  Staff 	6/3/2004 6:34 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>Parting with a Pet</p>

<p>New medical advances can help you prolong your dog&acirc;&euro;&trade;s or cat&acirc;&euro;&trade;s life&acirc;&euro;\&quot;but that doesn&acirc;&euro;&trade;t necessarily mean you should</p>

<p>Oct. 8 - Boo Boo Kitty is no more. In the end, the end was quite sudden. In the few months since I had written the medical saga of Boo Boo Kitty (his real name was Sam but somehow the ridiculous nickname stuck), he had seemed to be doing well, although there were some troubling issues that I recognize now in retrospect.</p>

<p>My move to another home in early August hadn&acirc;&euro;&trade;t sat well with him, and more recently I had noticed that he was no longer jumping with the alacrity and grace he once had.<br />
But he had seemed well enough.</p>

<p>And at a party Saturday for a handful of friends he purred and rolled around affectionately as the guests oohed and ahed over his exotic coloring and his sweet demeanor.</p>

<p>But when I came home after dinner that night, it was immediately clear that Boo Boo was not all right. He did not greet me at the door as he invariably did, standing on his hind legs waiting to be picked up under his front legs and stretched out, a nightly ritual. Instead, he was crouching on a shelf in my desk. He patiently took the two pills I gave him-another nightly ritual&acirc;&euro;\&quot;but he declined to eat and walked away. When I picked him up, he emitted a low growl of discomfort. His breathing had begun to pick up.</p>

<p>Last year, Boo Boo was diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, a most unpleasant condition for both him and me. But medication and a change in diet helped control it. He was also suffering from some sort of heart disease, which caused fluid to build up in his chest cavity, compressing his lungs. And he had an overactive thyroid. In all, he took up to six pills a day to control his various maladies. In the dark days last fall, when he was constantly at his veterinarian&acirc;&euro;&trade;s office or when we had gone to a pricey specialty center for further diagnoses and exploratory treatment, I had often wondered if I was doing it for me or for him. When did the treatment diminish his quality of life to such a degree that it was cruel to continue?</p>

<p>Boo Boo Kitty</p>

<p>Boo Boo&acirc;&euro;&trade;s decline Saturday night was rapid and all the more surprising because he had seemed in such good spirits early in the evening. By early Sunday morning, his breathing was extremely shallow and rapid. Raising his head when I spoke to him or petted him seemed to require enormous exertion. In the darkened early hours, I took him to an emergency animal clinic. I knew, even then, that he would not be returning home.</p>

<p>The doctor put him in an enclosed cage designed to provide oxygen to his struggling system. After he stabilized a bit, X-rays were taken and they showed, once again, a large amount of fluid surrounding and compressing his lungs. The doctor performed a procedure to drain the fluid, but Boo Boo was too weak to tolerate much physical intervention. Other drugs were administered to try to help relieve the pressure. They worked, at least to the extent that the fluid decreased. But his breathing, if anything, worsened. By now my regular veterinarian, who had seen Boo Boo through previous crises, had arrived. She suspected that his quick and catastrophic decline may have been caused by a clot in his lung. Both she and the clinic doctor gently began to prepare me for the worst-and for the decision I would have to make.</p>

<p>In my story of Boo Boo Kitty&acirc;&euro;&trade;s medical travails a few months ago, I asked the question all loving pet owners must often face: when is it all too much? The question is based in part on the assumption that the treatments&acirc;&euro;\&quot;so plentiful, so much more sophisticated today, and often extremely expensive&acirc;&euro;\&quot;will help the pet, though the accompanying pain and the effect on the quality of life may also be severe.</p>

<p>This time, I knew that the treatments could not save Boo Boo. They could only prolong his pain. When I called his name and petted him, he raised his head for only a second. He could do no more. After I lifted him out of his oxygen cage to hold him for a few seconds and then placed him back inside, his breathing became even more labored. I knew the time had come. I would have to face the companion question to the &acirc;&euro;&oelig;When is it too much?&acirc;&euro; question: when do you end your pet&acirc;&euro;&trade;s life? They may not be able to speak words to guide your decision but their visible pain and suffering send a powerful message. The doctor brought Boo Boo to me wrapped in a towel and I held him while she administered the final drugs.</p>

<p>Cynics may scoff, but I noticed a striking difference when he was gone. His eyes, which had been watery blue with distress and pain, had returned to the cerulean brilliance of his youth. Perhaps, wherever he was now, he was seeing a bird or a mouse or a toy-some prey that he could once again chase.</p>

<p>That&acirc;&euro;&trade;s what I choose to believe anyway.</p>

<p>(With all that said, we're announcing our retirement from The MetaPhorum also, so we'll be parting from you, but not forgotten either way. We are however holding in our furry hearts a space for a new Pets Host for the Phorum, if you got a deep love of animals, pets, and respect for all, or at least 99.99999999% of earth's lifeforms, apply to Metaphorm or another host for consideration! Happy Hunting and May the Mice ever be plentiful!)</p>&quot;
&quot;55&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/4/2004 8:30 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (2 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>*Due to an unecesary significant amount of concerned mourners recently I have to clarify that The2MetaCats have NOT Died or are in anyway endangered. IN fact they're the two healthiest lifeforms in our domicile at this time. We are still seeking a good Pets host, and any other hosts-esses who want to claim a specialty can do so, and in doing so, inject in their own passion, experience and expertise to liven up that section. Now if you'll excuse me, me and Gobie are gonna go watch Transformers, lol.*</p>&quot;
&quot;55&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	RUFUSC  	6/4/2004 8:55 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (3 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>HAHAAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHA</p>

<p>THE TWO METACATS!!!!</p>

<p>THOSE CATS SPEAK!!!! HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAH</p>

<p>I CANNOT STOP LAFFING LIKE A COW PUKING HAAHAHAH</p>&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	10/25/2003 7:49 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Horoscope Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  VIRGO! August 23 - Sept. 22.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Achievement, Obsessive, Realist.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Cobalt Caverns!<br />
&laquo; (8)Like a Virgo!(8) &raquo;<br />
Zodiac<br />
VIRGO! August 23 - Sept. 22<br />
&gt;//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////<br />
Cobalt Manticore<br />
Okay so the Emoticons dont work in the same way..,<br />
&gt;//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////<br />
Cobalt Manticore<br />
<a href="http://www.hasbro.com/images/medabots/collectorcards/femjet.jpg">http://www.hasbro.com/images/medabots/collectorcards/femjet.jpg</a></p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
HAHAHAHAHA Here's a link for ya<br />
<a href="http://www.geocities.com/ron28_69/likeavirgin.mid">http://www.geocities.com/ron28_69/likeavirgin.mid</a></p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
OKa disregard that link..,<br />
Its not working :S<br />
\&quot;And there's nothing you can do about it!\&quot;<br />
Pixie: A Virgo cat, shy reflective and closed in, very much inside of herself, own little world. Can be skittish, jumpy, paranoid but when it comes down to it, when she can paws to think and get her legs untangled she's kicked Gobie's ass a few times for being too rough.<br />
\&quot;Everything I ever needed to know I learned from....Humans?\&quot;</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
What does a Virgo do on Halloween?<br />
wears a neatly-pressed suit and tells everyone they're a bookkeeper</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
(lol @ bookeeper, Dad was one and he was triple Leo, wonder if he felt stifled?)</p>

<p>Who critisizes all she sees, yes, would even analise a sneeze? Who hugs and loves her own disease? Humph, Virgo.</p>

<p>Symbol: THe Virgin</p>

<p>Element: Earth</p>

<p>Quality: Mutable</p>

<p>Ruler: Mercury ...?...<br />
(I thought that was Gemini's ruler, what going on here?)</p>

<p>Colours: Grey, navy blue.</p>

<p>Gemstone: Sradonyx.</p>

<p>Metal:Mercury.<br />
(WhatHeLL&gt;:| another Gemini borrowed characteristic? Does anyone have the correct answer here?</p>

<p>perfume: Narcissisus</p>

<p>Keywords: Critically analytically, dutifully.</p>

<p>Rules teh 6th house, of WOrk, service working relationships health diet, balance between mind and body.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Okay nothing more to my Virgoan aspects except the 3rd house, no planets within, but 3rd housed it's at 21'26'26. That's house positions Placidus</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
*polishes her disclaimer*<br />
yes i am nut's and i will try really hard to be clinical and precise</p>

<p>Virgo's are my favourite nemesis and i theirs</p>

<p>I mess and run off to the next project and they are right behind me reminding me to clean as i go!!??</p>

<p>Cleanliness and uniformity, structure...god's help anyone stupid enough to mess with a Virgo or their stuff</p>

<p>Ultimately if it wasn't for Virgo we would never have discovered waiting in a line and all would be chaos</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
I hope that Virgo in my 3rd house is keeping it clean.</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
You can count on it...best you warn 2nd and 4th house though cause if they are messy the Virgo just might cross the line to keep the borders clear of clutter</p>

<p>Metaphorm<br />
Never, this mess...STAYS messy!<br />
<a href="http://files.flamingtext.com/files/2003/10/07/flamingtext_com_1065530308_30433.jpg">http://files.flamingtext.com/files/2003/10/07/flamingtext_com_1065530308_30433.jpg</a></p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Virgo<br />
The Myth:<br />
Prim, proper and pedantic. Fussy and fastidious. Organised and ordered. These are the words that they use when describing those born under this sign. Virgos are, say the so-called experts, obsessed with detail. They are list-makers and line-drawers, i dotters and t crossers, law abiding, protocol following readers of small print.</p>

<p>The Truth:<br />
Oh no they're not. First of all, the goddess that governs Virgo is not a symbol of celibacy but a figure of fecundity. She is Ceres; the harvest queen who stands for all that is voluptuous and abundant. Virgo is a sensual sign and Virgos are pleasure-loving people. They like to live life to the full and they also like to do things to the very best of their ability. It is from this that their reputation for having high standards has come. They can be picky, it's true but only about things that matter to them. And as for being terribly tidy well, some may be but most are just happy enough to know where things are. To a Virgo, tidiness is a psychological state not a physical one.</p>

<p>The Key To Success:<br />
All zodiac signs are, of course, created equal. An astrologer cannot possibly say that some are better than others to belong to. But, er... well look, if you're quite sure nobody else is reading this, Virgo is a very special sign. There's absolutely nothing you need to alter in order to be successful in life - other, perhaps, than your tendency to be a little too self critical at times.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
SO.. There are NO Excuses for any Virgo to be icy, distant, and act like they have something rigid injected to their posterior region other than CHOICE! I can think of 11,112 reasons not to be so analytical you miss out on teh big picture.</p>

<p>Enjoy life, toss the clip board, take off your \&quot;skeptacles\&quot; and fly with the true meaning of who you are.</p>&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	deepwaterz  	5/29/2004 3:13 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (2 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>The Truth:<br />
Oh no they're not. First of all, the goddess that governs Virgo is not a symbol of celibacy but a figure of fecundity. She is Ceres; the harvest queen who stands for all that is voluptuous and abundant. Virgo is a sensual sign and Virgos are pleasure-loving people. They like to live life to the full and they also like to do things to the very best of their ability. It is from this that their reputation for having high standards has come. They can be picky, it's true but only about things that matter to them. And as for being terribly tidy well, some may be but most are just happy enough to know where things are. To a Virgo, tidiness is a psychological state not a physical one.</p>

<p>_____________________________________________________</p>

<p>i resemble that.. heh</p>&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	RUFUSC  	6/17/2004 9:05 am <br />
To: 	deepwaterz 	 (3 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>LIKE A VIRGIN</p>

<p>TOUCHED FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME!</p>

<p>lol</p>

<p>Rufus Carter Fleming Lee</p>

<p>(The Virgin)</p>&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_Manticora_  	6/29/2004 2:08 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (4 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>Mutable Earth sign Virgo, symbolizes wholeness and healing. Dualities of body/mind, sexuality/spirituality are united in her fertile soil. Striving for purity and perfection, attention to detail and service to others, are the hallmarks of Virgo. The original meaning of Virgin was a woman who was independent and free to express her sexuality as she chose. Sex was a spiritual activity as expressed by the Hearth goddess Vesta and the Vestal Virgins who tended the sacred life spirit flame. Associated with all growing things Virgo is revered in agricultural goddesses of corn and grain worldwide. The Wise Crone of the tarot shines her light within to see the intricacy of universal patterns.</p>&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/29/2004 11:18 pm <br />
To: 	_Manticora_ unread 	 (5 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>*So that's the Original Meaning of Virgin, am I still a virgin then? YAY!*</p>&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	deepwaterz  	6/30/2004 2:48 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (6 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>Well Cobbie, a virgin is also someone who was unbound by marriage or children....... so seeing as you're married.. no.. you're not a virgin.. LOL..</p>

<p>*wink*</p>

<p>-just julie</p>&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/30/2004 8:58 pm <br />
To: 	deepwaterz 	 (7 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>*So in essence one could say I lost my virginity at 27? LMAO!*</p>&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/1/2005 9:08 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (8 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>*Man when I stick muh foot in muh mouff I go all da way to da hip! Shut Up ME!</p>

<p>Jayzusss.</p>

<p>Virgoes, yes. Anyone here these days remember Virgo1112? Cold stuffy robotic boring unpleasant old gal who couldn't say a nice thing if her life depended on it? Hmmm, and that's never been put to the test either..., where is she these days? I'm in a mad scientist mood now.*</p>&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	reygar  	1/2/2005 4:51 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (9 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>WOW that sounds just like me, it's freaky!</p>&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/3/2005 11:08 pm <br />
To: 	reygar 	 (10 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>*That's the magic of Astrology, the telling being similar to the shelling, er, wait, are you cold robotic and unfun? lol, you hide it extremely well!*</p>&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	reygar  	1/4/2005 8:42 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (11 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>what can i say, i'm a good actor. LOL maybe i should become a professional LMAO what am i saying..... i have a face made for radio ROTFL</p>&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;From: 	toade  	1/4/2005 12:46 pm <br />
To: 	reygar 	 (12 of 29) <br />
 	<br />
maybe you SHOULD become a "professional LMAO"... it must be a very classy career, since it's a career acronym i've not heard of! <i>toade snorts and chuckles and rolls in a puddle in glee at her funny.</i><br />
<br />
heh, well. that yon face of yours blasted me right outta tc! actually, i tried to close the tab after a quick look, expecting it to have opened in a separate tab, er, page for the sake of keeping it simple for you IE creatures, but it had, in fact, opened in the same page. so, i closed myself right out of tc. blast attachments! sigh.<br />
<br />
if you would like to link images to your posts, this is ALL you have to type! er, and remember to check that little box for html tags.<br />
<font color="red"><br />
&#60;img src=&#34;http://www.whereveryourpictureis.com/imagename.jpg /&#34;&#62;<br />
</font><br />
of course, there's other pretty stuff you can do to, like centering the image, or you can give it a border, or put it in a table with a LOVELY background too.<br />
<font color="red"><br />
&#60;div align=&#34;center&#34;&#62;<br />
&#60;img src=&#34;http://www.whereveryourpictureis.com/imagename.jpg /&#34;&#62;<br />
&#60;/div&#62;<br />
</font><br />
(to center)<br />
<font color="red"><br />
&#60;img border=&#34;3&#34; src=&#34;http://www.whereveryourpictureis.com/imagename.jpg /&#34;&#62;<br />
</font><br />
(to put a border on the image... the "3" is the width, and it can be anything you want it to be! border colors can be changed to, but i'll not get into that. UNLESS somebody WANTS to know... anybody?? huh? yeah yeah?? heh.&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;From: 	toade  	1/4/2005 1:08 pm <br />
To: 	reygar 	 (13 of 29) <br />
 	<br />
erm, and <font color="red">&#60;br /&#62;</font> is used for breaks in whatever it is you're making, same thing as hitting the return key.<br />
<br />
<font color="red">&#60;font face=&#34;allegro bt&#34;&#62;</font> changes what font you use, anything in place of &#34;allegro bt&#34;, ie &#34;arial&#34;, can be used, depending on your font preference. <font color="red">&#60;font color=&#34;purple&#34;&#62;</font> changes your font color, again, anything in place of &#34;purple&#34; can be used. there are tons of colors available, and you can make your own colors too!<br />
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when you use any of these tags though, you must also remember to close the tag. a &#34;/&#34; closes the tag. tags like &#60;br /&#62; and img tags have the closing slash in them already, and they are called &#34;single tags&#34;. tags for font face and font color must be closed when you are finished with the face or color (usually just at the end of the page).<br />
<br />
both of these tags are closed with <font color="red">&#60;/font&#62;</font> ... therefore, at the end of your post, you would need...<br />
<font color="red"><br />
&#60;/font&#62;<br />
&#60;/font&#62;<br />
</font>&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	1/4/2005 2:57 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (14 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>Virgo: The Inner You</p>

<p>You have plenty of willpower and dedication, and you work harder than anyone to make sure something is perfect. Why? Because if you can't do everything superbly, you begin to fear that you're failing. You are too critical of yourself. Actually, you're an enigma that no one has quite figured out yet. You hold back with people you don't know well and are reserved even with those you love. Inwardly, though, you feel very deeply. Intensity and extreme sensitivity are part of your secret self. You like looking after others--giving advice to friends, feeding stray animals, tending sick plants--but you need to be appreciated for the kind things you do. Above all, you want to be useful because you truly care about people.</p>&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/9/2005 8:03 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (15 of 29) <br />
 	<br />
The Decanates of Virgo<br />
<br />
First Decanate: August 23 through September 1<br />
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<b>Keyword:</b> Analysis<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Crater, the Cup, the goblet of Apollo. The Cup symbolizes emotional giving.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Mercury<br />
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Second Decanate: September 2 through September 12<br />
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<b>Keyword:</b> Efficiency<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Hercules, the strong and victorious hero who triumphs over evil.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Saturn<br />
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Third Decanate: September 13 through September 22<br />
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<b>Keyword:</b> Discrimination<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Bootes, the Bear Driver, the ancient herdsman who every day chased the Great Bear around the North Pole. Bootes symbolizes the utilization of knowledge.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Venus&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;From: 	gecho  	1/17/2005 9:39 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (16 of 29) <br />
 	<br />
<b>Virgo’s Amorous Combinations</b><br />
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<b>Virgo and Aries</b> Virgo can be intrigued by Aries’s audaciousness, but Virgo’s prudent ways will soon clash with Aries’s colourful personality. They have difficulty communicating, because Virgo wants to talk and Aries wants to act. Their arguments will probably be more passionate than their lovemaking. Aries will think Virgo inhibited; Virgo will consider Aries impulsive and wild. Aries like a flamboyant social life; Virgo is happy with quite, intellectual friends. Aries is also the type to bring out Virgo’s worst habits of nitpicking and nagging. Exit romance.<br />
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<b>Virgo and Taurus</b> Virgo is analytical while Taurus is sensuous, but Taurus’s strong passions can spark Virgo. If that happens, they make lovely love. Practical, down-to-earth, satisfied with the tried-and-true, these two have much in common. Both try to build for a secure future, both are homebodies, both share a fondness for money. Virgo’s rational approach and Taurus’s persistence are also a good moneymaking combination. Auguries couldn’t be more promising.<br />
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<b>Virgo and Gemini</b> They are attracted to each other because of a mutual interest in intellectual ideas. Both have active minds, but the rapport ends there. Gemini’s amorous nature is too impulsive and unstable to suit Virgo. Gemini dismisses Virgo as a stick-in-the-mud. Virgo considers Gemini irresponsible and adolescent. Gemini needs freedom to pursuer its varied interests. Virgo resents this, and will nag and try to dominate. Gemini will soon stray to other lovers.<br />
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<b>Virgo and Cancer</b> A stimulating affair, for they arouse each other’s beneath-the-surface sensuality. Cancer isn’t too forceful, which suits Virgo fine. And the little attentions won’t be neglected, which suits Virgo even better. Cancer is affectionate and sentimental and makes Virgo feel secure. This couple also likes money and domestic comfort, and Cancer’s dependency fits perfectly with Virgo’s protectiveness. On the downside, both tend to be overcritical. On the upside, each draws the other out of its shell.<br />
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<b>Virgo and Leo</b> Highly physical Leo takes it as a personal affront if Virgo doesn’t match its leonine ardor. Virgo’s passive and reserved nature frustrates Leo and leads to quarrels. Virgo isn’t quick to hand out praise, and Leo lives on nothing but. Leo is a spendthrift, Virgo is careful with pennies. They’re both very independent, but Leo exhibits this in a temperamental way, while Virgo is very private. Virgo simply will not be dominated by tyrannical Leo, and always has its guard up. This affair has a shorted life than a mayfly.<br />
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<b>Virgo and Virgo</b> All is smooth sailing as long as these perfectionists curb their instincts for finding fault. Actually, they bring out the very best in each other. They are responsible, sensitive, intelligent, and take love seriously. They also share passions of the mind and will never bore each other. Both think that there are more important things in life than sex; they may end up just talking in bed. There will probably be a continual contest over who is leader, but they have too much else in common for that to matter.<br />
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<b>Virgo and Libra</b> Libra is too frivolous and shallow for Virgo’s taste. Libra enjoys spending money, going to parties, and being the center of attention. Virgo criticizes and makes Libra feel unloved. Libra may tap Virgo’s hidden sensuality, but their personalities are altogether too different for real compatibility. Virgo will try to curb and dominate Libra’s fickle and outer-directed nature. Virgo is reserved and practical, and Libra views this as a personal rebuff. Libra will soon drift away in search of more fun-loving companions.<br />
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<b>Virgo and Scorpio</b> Sensual Scorpio keeps trying to entice Virgo into ever-bolder sexual adventures. But Virgo is pleased because Scorpio is also possessive and fiercely loyal, which makes Virgo feel loved and protected. They also admire each other’s minds. Virgo is logical, intellectual, analytical. Scorpio is imaginative, visionary, and perceptive. Each sometimes has trouble expressing real feelings: Scorpio is volatile but secretive; Virgo is self-restrained and reserved. There may be some conflict about who runs things, but Virgo’s willingness to compromise keeps Scorpio tractable.<br />
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<b>Virgo and Sagittarius</b> There two are like the grasshopper and the ant. Sagittarius’s free spirit has nothing in common with hardworking Virgo. Sagittarius has a reckless gambler’s spirit, while Virgo carefully builds for future security. Both are intellectual signs, but the way their minds work clashes with each other. Sagittarius is expansive and extravagant, while Virgo prefers a simple, ordered, and unpretentious life. Sagittarius considers Virgo’s sexual attitudes rather prudish, and won’t stay long in one bedroom anyway.<br />
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<b>Virgo and Capricorn</b> A harmonious pairing. Capricorn’s ambition and drive for success meshes well with Virgo’s perfectionism and energy. Both are diligent, disciplined, and have a sense of purpose. They admire one another and take great pride in pleasing each other. Both need respect and approval (though neither will confess this), and each intuitively gives the other exactly that. Sexual compatibility becomes a mutual achievement; in lovemaking, thought, Capricorn usually takes the lead.<br />
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<b>Virgo and Aquarius</b> They are both rational and intellectual and tend to view love in the abstract, but similarity ends there. Aquarius has venturesome ideas and thinks Virgo unresponsive or cold. Actually, each has a distant quality: Virgo is cautious about emotional giving; Aquarius’s thoughts are in the far-off clouds. Aquarius is interested in other people, in causes, and in setting the world right. Virgo seeks personal achievement and financial security. Aquarius is outgoing, inventive, a visionary. Virgo is reserved, prudent, and very practical about its ambitions. This couple may not even make it as friends.<br />
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<b>Virgo and Pisces</b> To Virgo, love means security and mental compatibility. To Pisces, love is a sweeping, all-enveloping emotion. At first Virgo is powerfully attracted to Pisces, as opposites often are: sentimental, in-love-with-love Pisces is very intriguing to Virgo, and Pisces is fascinated by Virgo’s incisive, analytical mind. However, disillusion quickly set in. Pisces’s extravagance, secretiveness, and dreaminess frustrate pragmatic, orderly Virgo. Also, Virgo isn’t likely to adapt to some of Pisces’s sexual preferences.&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/19/2005 2:38 am <br />
To: 	gecho 	 (17 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>Virgo and Gemini They are attracted to each other because of a mutual interest in intellectual ideas. {Meow? Meow. MEOW!}</p>

<p>Both have active minds, but the rapport ends there. Gemini's amorous nature is too impulsive and unstable to suit Virgo. {He bites her, she runs away, he chases her behind the chair, bites her some more, but ends it with a gentle grooming then they'll nap together for awhile.}</p>

<p>Gemini dismisses Virgo as a stick-in-the-mud. Virgo considers Gemini irresponsible and adolescent. {In Cat years he'll be adolescent til he's arthritic, lol}</p>

<p>Gemini needs freedom to pursue its varied interests. Virgo resents this, and will nag and try to dominate. Gemini will soon stray to other lovers. {Unless he's Neutered, and she's spayed, and they're both cats. She doesnt nag, he dominates, His interests aren't very varied, and she orbits around him, lol}</p>&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/19/2005 7:08 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (18 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>lol, cute. i can see the bite and chase scene... seen it many times with my dogs too. oh man! what are their signs... hmm.</p>&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/19/2005 6:10 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (19 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>...taps his foot...</p>

<p>*Did you ever find this out? The2AqrnDog's signs?*</p>

<p>*It's Virgo time again, and there's no losing it. Actually it's said when you got to heaven you get back everything you've ever lost, pencils, wallets, mismatched single socks, sanity, patience, even some time, but you will not get back your virginity, because face it, some of you were working way too very much on LOSING it, that it got the hint and agreed to leave you as well.*</p>

<p>{High-5's George Carlin for the perspective!}</p>

<p>*Reygar's birthday was on the 14th? YeloSnow's birthday was this month too. Midnitesun's birthday happened, but soem of us did notice that. But has anyone noticed these Virgoes didnt try to get themselves noticed so we could notice them? Well here's soemthing they'll notice, I know just the thing!*</p>

<p>{AHerrrm}</p>

<p>\&quot;Teh bset wya to gte a vrigo's atnetion is to debilrately thorw heug obviuos disregrads towrads imprefectoins up in thier faecs adn stadn bakc and wathc tehm wrinlke tehir feacs in revlusion and disguts as tehy shaek and swaet and fihgt bakc teihr uergs to edti cirtizice and oethrwies COERRTC waht deosnt fit, hrhaahahaha!\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	9/24/2005 3:37 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (20 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>Ahem, taps her foot back...</p>

<p>I guess that I haven't thought much about it. I believe that Sam is a Gemini, born May 31. Tod is a Capricorn, born December 22. It's time for Libra's now! :)</p>&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/24/2005 4:42 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (21 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>*How very Virgonical of you, it IS about that time, lol, brb.*</p>&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	MidniteSun  	9/24/2005 7:22 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (22 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>*Tpas foot adn sgihs* *HUGELY hugs everyone* I'm too tired to coreect every mistake of yours Metaman *grins* anyways luffs ya all sorry for not being around been insanely busy but i gots a lil time so i'll be in the room...like right now :P</p>&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/25/2005 5:33 pm <br />
To: 	MidniteSun 	 (23 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>*lIKEWISE, ...disengages caps lock... Fall's put me into a hybernatory cycle of work sleep work sleep, and it's bad sloppy work and poor unrestful sleep, lol.*</p>

<p>{Will be in chat when I can be in chat!}</p>&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	8/21/2006 2:58 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (24 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>Virgo From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search See Virgo (astrology) for the astrological sign, VIRGO (physics) for the French-Italian project in physics and John Virgo for the snooker player Virgo Mythology Who exactly Virgo was considered to represent is uncertain; in history, it has been associated with nearly every prominent goddess, including Ishtar, Isis, Cybele, Mary, Mother of Jesus, and Athena. Virgo may also feature, along with Ursa Major, and Ursa Minor, as part of the source of the myth of Callisto, either as Callisto herself, or as Hera. Persephone (who in some mythologies, notably the Eleusinian Mysteries, was considered to be a form of Demeter) is often mentioned as well, Virgo being visible mainly in the spring months when she was believed to have risen from the underworld. According to one interpretation, the constellation depicts Astraea, the virgin daughter of the god Zeus and the goddess Themis. Astraea was known as the goddess of justice, and was identified as this constellation due to the presence of the scales of justice Libra nearby, and supposedly ruled the world at one point with her wise ways until mankind became so callous she returned to skies disgusted. Astrology In western astrology the sun is in the sign of Virgo from August 23 to September 22. See also Astronomy | Constellations of the Zodiac | Astrology Aries () | Taurus () | Gemini () | Cancer () | Leo () | Virgo () | Libra () | Scorpius/Scorpio () | Ophiuchus | Sagittarius () | Capricornus/Capricorn () | Aquarius () | Pisces () Retrieved from \&quot; <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgo">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgo</a> \&quot; Categories: Virgo constellation | Astrological signs This page was last modified 10:56, 20 August 2006.</p>

<p>*I hadn't forgot about Virgo, oh no, I wouldn't dare, lol. I'm posting this up early because there's no telling when I'd be allowed to later on, I've got a virgonic schedule lately, I didn't even get a weekend this time around. Didn't want one anyways, I like work way better, lol. Friggin days off totally mess me up. Sigh, and this sarcasm will be lost on the cattle who are in charge of how I spend my time. Bracing myself for retarded repercussions. Sigh. Alas, I am surrounded in idiots and lowenbraus. Did all that sound Virgotistical enough?*</p>&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Mulsknr1  	8/25/2006 8:41 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (25 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>This happens to be my birthday coming up be nice.</p>&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	8/26/2006 10:53 pm <br />
To: 	Mulsknr1 unread 	 (26 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>*Awesome, what day??*</p>&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	MidniteSun  	8/31/2006 12:05 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (27 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>Mulsk's B-day is September 1st (3 days before mine) So HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRAD!!! *hugs* Sorry for not beign around guys, been really busy and overwhelmed. I try to get in the room soon!</p>&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/1/2006 5:42 pm <br />
To: 	MidniteSun 	 (28 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>*YeloSnow becomes a year older virgo himself sometime soon or recently.</p>

<p>And I am truly wishing I could at least get one more day off, so I could be rested and ambitious enough to sit in the cobweb chatroom, lol. Would help ta have a bot to talk to. Maybe if I could get one of these msn messenger people to talk to me in chat instead..,*</p>&quot;
&quot;57&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	Aug-23 10:21 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (29 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>[Happy Upcoming Birthdays to the Virgophorumers here, residing and visiting. Rey, YeLo, Middo &amp; Mulsk! And who knows who else, am I forgetting anyone? Slap me with a dead rotten fish if I am, I'm hungry anyways lol, we're actually having Salmon in the Fettucine Alfredo tonight, see how that works out. Probably not the most ideal health food Virgos go for, but it's bad news for Pisces. Happy Birthdays! No need to reveal your ages lol any Virgos over 20 kinda scary...,]</p>&quot;
&quot;58&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  	10/18/2003 6:53 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 24) </p>
 	
<p>Astrology!</p>

<p>Native American Astrology!  </p>

<p> The Medicine Wheel!</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
The Outer Wheel is divided into 12 birth tmies each of which has it's own Animal Totem, Stone, Tree,<br />
Color Affinities.</p>

<p>(Note: I dont have information on each sign's Stone yet, if anyone can reference that, donations to this section are welcomed.)</p>

<p>At the hub of the Wheel, surrounded by representatoins of Elements, Directions, and Energy Flow is the Wakan-Tanka, the SYmbol of the invisible energies coming into the physical reality.</p>

<p>North, Winter, Buffalo.:<br />
Goose-Renewal.<br />
Otter-Cleansnig.<br />
Wolf-Blustery Winds.</p>

<p>East, Spring, Eagle.:<br />
Falcon-Awakening.<br />
Beaver-Growing.<br />
Deer-Flowering.</p>

<p>South, Summer, Mouse.:<br />
Woodpecker-Long Days.<br />
Salmon-Ripening.<br />
BrownBear-Harvesting.</p>

<p>West, Autumn, Grizzly Bear.:<br />
Crow-Falling Leaves.<br />
Snake-Frost.<br />
Owl-Long Nights.</p>

<p>Quote:<br />
\&quot;If a Man is to succeed, he must not be governed by his inclinations, but by an understanding of the Ways of Animals...\&quot; Teton Sioux teaching.</p>

<p>Aluminus Frank-Kann-Stein!<br />
\&quot;Uuuuunngh! Me like yogurt facials!\&quot;</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
A musical ditty for the east/Spring/Eagle bunch!<br />
Enjoy!</p>

<p>Audio:http://www.angelfire.com/al3/TheBabe/midis/FlyLikeAnEagle.mid<br />
MonotarRach<br />
According to my book Earth Signs by Grey Wolf...Stones find us not the other way around...apparrently there are not specific stones per sign just per person and each person has to be found by or find the stones for their own wheel</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Well these are two completely different systems, who's to say the Native Americans even HAD Astrology? That and it differed from tribe to tribe..,</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
Fine then ...shall go back to merely leaving jokes behind then</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
NOoo nonono. All info is welcome.<br />
Multiple sources help to define one unified solution, a distillation of parralels...pararrel...Paralells? Yeah wel you got the point.</p>

<p>[Debate solved there, everyone finds their own path, for teh only truth for oneself IS their own self-truth. Agree or Disagree at least you know where you stand. \&quot;You can walk a mile in someone else's shoes, but you'll have to walk back to return them.\&quot;]</p>&quot;
&quot;58&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	11/7/2003 3:03 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (2 of 24) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Native American Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  Bibliography!<br />
Pages: 1 </p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
All this info is derived from:</p>

<p>THE LITTLE LIBRARY OF EARTH MEDICINE<br />
by: Kenneth Meadows!<br />
Published by:<br />
DK PUBLISHING<br />
95 Madison Avenue<br />
New York, NY 10016</p>

<p>or visit them on the World Wide Web at: <a href="Http://www.dk.com">Http://www.dk.com</a></p>

<p>Kenneth Meadows devoted 30 years of his life to finding answers to some of life's most perplexing questions. He sought guidance from all the major religions, spending time with Monks, Gurus, and Mystics, but it was only when he examined the teachigns of Native American Shamans that he discovered that by connecting with Nature he could contact a source within, and find teh answers he needed.</p>

<p>Keneth is now internationally respected as an authority on Comtemporary Shamanism, and is DIrector of Stdies of the Faculty Of Shamanics, founded in the U.K. in 1996 to promote personal development based upon Shamanic Principles. He is the Author of a number of books, including \&quot;The Medicine Way\&quot;, \&quot;Shamanic Experience\&quot;, \&quot;Where Eagles Fly\&quot;, and teh comprehensive giude, \&quot;Earth Medicine\&quot;. Each title has been translated into several languages.</p>

<p>{And we have the signs and basic meanings coming up so stay tuned!}</p>&quot;
&quot;58&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/8/2003 8:07 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (3 of 24) </p>
 	
<p>[First up we got.. honk honk Goose!]</p>

<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Native American Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  GOOSE!</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
GOOSE!<br />
&laquo; Thread started on: Aug 5th, 2003, 4:35pm &raquo;<br />
Dec. 22 - Jan. 19 N. Hemi<br />
June 21 - July 21 S. Hemi</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: GOOSE!<br />
&laquo; Reply #1 on: Aug 5th, 2003, 6:41pm &raquo;<br />
Goose people are farsighted idealists who are willing to explore the unknown. They approach life with enthusiasm, determined to fulfill their dreams. The are perfectionists and can appear unduly serious.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
&laquo; Reply #2 on: Aug 5th, 2003, 7:47pm &raquo;<br />
Goose Medicine is the courage to do whatever might be necessary t protect your ideal and to adhere to your principles in life.</p>&quot;
&quot;58&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/8/2003 8:11 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (4 of 24) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Native American Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
{Bloodgeon!}<br />
OTTER!<br />
&laquo; Thread started on: Aug 5th, 2003, 4:37pm &raquo;<br />
Jan. 22 - Feb. 18 N. Hemi<br />
July 22 - Aug. 21 S. Hemi</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: OTTER!<br />
&laquo; Reply #1 on: Aug 5th, 2003, 6:39pm &raquo;<br />
Otters are friendly, lively, and perceptive. They feel inhibited by too many rules and regulatoins. which often makes them appear eccentric. THey like cleanliness and order and have original minds.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: OTTER!<br />
&laquo; Reply #2 on: Aug 5th, 2003, 7:45pm &raquo;<br />
Otter Medicine is the ability to connect with your inner child, to be innovative and idealistic, and to thoroughly enjoy the ordinary tasks and ruotines of everyday life.</p>&quot;
&quot;58&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/8/2003 8:18 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (5 of 24) </p>
 	
<p>[And I have tons more info on Wolf signed people too, but I gotta find the book, its my crutch, without it I dont got a leg to stand on!! lol]</p>

<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Native American Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  WOLF!<br />
Pages: 1 </p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
WOLF!<br />
&laquo; Thread started on: Aug 5th, 2003, 4:39pm &raquo;<br />
Feb. 19 - March 20 N. Hemi<br />
Aug. 22 - Sept. 21 S. Hemi</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
&laquo; Reply #1 on: Aug 5th, 2003, 6:36pm &raquo;<br />
Wolves are sensitive, artistic, and intuitive - people to whom others turn to for help. They value freedom and their own space, and are easily affected by others. They are philosophical, trusting and genuine.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: WOLF!<br />
&laquo; Reply #2 on: Aug 5th, 2003, 7:42pm &raquo;<br />
Wolf Medicine is the courage to act according to your intuitoin and instincts rather than your intellect and to be compassionate.</p>&quot;
&quot;58&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/8/2003 8:24 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (6 of 24) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Native American Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  FALCON!</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
FALCON!<br />
&laquo; Thread started on: Aug 5th, 2003, 4:13pm &raquo;<br />
March 21 - April 19 N. Hemi<br />
Sept. 22 - Oct. 22 S. Hemi.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: FALCON!<br />
&laquo; Reply #1 on: Aug 5th, 2003, 7:11pm &raquo;<br />
Falcons are full of initiative, but often rush into making decisions the may later regret. Lively and extroverted, they have an enthuiasm for new experiences but can sometimes lack persistence.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: FALCON!<br />
&laquo; Reply #2 on: Aug 5th, 2003, 8:16pm &raquo;<br />
Falcom Medicine is the power of keen observation and the ability t act decisively and energetically whenever action is required.</p>&quot;
&quot;58&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/8/2003 8:28 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (7 of 24) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Native American Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  BEAVER!</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
BEAVER!<br />
&laquo; Thread started on: Aug 5th, 2003, 4:15pm &raquo;<br />
April 20 - May 20 N. Hemi<br />
Oct. 23 - Nov. 22 S. Hemi</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: BEAVER!<br />
&laquo; Reply #1 on: Aug 5th, 2003, 7:09pm &raquo;<br />
Practical and steady, bevers have a capacity for perseverance. Good homemakers, they are warm and affectionate but need harmony adn peace to avoid becoming irritable. They have a keen aestetic sense.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: BEAVER!<br />
&laquo; Reply #2 on: Aug 5th, 2003, 8:14pm &raquo;<br />
Beaver medicine is the ability to think creatively and laterally - to develop alternate ways of doing or thinking of things.</p>&quot;
&quot;58&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/8/2003 8:34 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (8 of 24) </p>
 	
<p>Astrology!<br />
Native American Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  DEER!<br />
Pages: 1 </p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
DEER!<br />
&laquo; Thread started on: Aug 5th, 2003, 4:22pm &raquo;<br />
May 21 - June 20 N. Hemi<br />
Nov. 23 - Dec. 21 S. Hemi</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: DEER!<br />
&laquo; Reply #1 on: Aug 5th, 2003, 7:05pm &raquo;<br />
Deer are willing to sacrifice the old for the new, The y loathe ruotine, thriving on variety and challenges. They havea wild side, often leaing from one situation or relatoinship to another without reflection.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: DEER!<br />
&laquo; Reply #2 on: Aug 5th, 2003, 8:12pm &raquo;<br />
Deer Medicine is charcterised by sensitivity to the intentions of others and to that which might be detrimental to your well being.</p>&quot;
&quot;58&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;Message 9 of 24 was Deleted&quot;
&quot;58&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/8/2003 8:41 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (10 of 24) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Native American Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  WOODPECKER!<br />
Pages: 1 <br />
\\<br />
{Bloodgeon!}<br />
WOODPECKER!<br />
&laquo; Thread started on: Aug 5th, 2003, 4:24pm &raquo;<br />
June 21 - July 21 N. Hemi<br />
Dec. 22 - Jan. 19 S. Hemi</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: WOODPECKER!<br />
&laquo; Reply #1 on: Aug 5th, 2003, 7:02pm &raquo;<br />
Emotoinal and sensitive, Wodpeckers are warm to those closest to them, and willing t sacrifice their needs for those of their loved ones. They have lively imaginations, but canbe worriers.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: WOODPECKER!<br />
&laquo; Reply #2 on: Aug 5th, 2003, 8:08pm &raquo;<br />
Woodpecker medicine is the ability to establish a steady rhythm thruoghout life and to be tenacious in protecting all that you value.</p>

<p>GobieTum PixieTum TuggerCats<br />
Re: WOODPECKER!<br />
&laquo; Reply #3 on: Sep 2nd, 2003, 10:06pm &raquo;<br />
Oh Gobie's tenacious alright, and woodpeckerlike in his repetitive trouble making, Rrrra -ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-tat!!!</p>

<p>GobieTum PixieTum TuggerCats<br />
Re: WOODPECKER!<br />
&laquo; Reply #4 on: Sep 2nd, 2003, 10:13pm &raquo;</p>

<p>Okay Nixt on this one, Gobie's dates got mixed up. (trust a cat to be bad with paperwork.) He's actually, See: Brown Bear which is funny because that's...,</p>

<p>Well I'll see ya there to tell you more.</p>&quot;
&quot;58&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/8/2003 8:46 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I unread 	 (11 of 24) </p>
 	
<p>[I thought for some silly reason this would have a Pisces meaning, but different animals symbolised different things to differnt people..,]</p>

<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Native American Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  SALMON!</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
SALMON!<br />
&laquo; Thread started on: Aug 5th, 2003, 4:26pm &raquo;<br />
July 22 - Aug. 21 N. Hemi<br />
Jan. 20 - Feb. 18 S. Hemi</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: SALMON!<br />
&laquo; Reply #1 on: Aug 5th, 2003, 7:00pm &raquo;<br />
Enthusiastic and self-confident, Salmon people enjoy runnign things. Hey are uncompromising and foreceful and can seem a little arrogant and self important. They are easily hurt by neglect.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: SALMON!<br />
&laquo; Reply #2 on: Aug 5th, 2003, 8:05pm &raquo;<br />
Salmon medicine is the strength to be determiend and courageous in teh choice of golas you want to achieve and to have enough stamina to see a task through to the end.</p>&quot;
&quot;58&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/8/2003 8:55 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I unread 	 (12 of 24) </p>
 	
<p>[Grizzly Bear was a season, Brown Bear is a month.., I dont get it either, aside from the distinction, there's not much to explani why that is, but who's gonna argue with two bears?]</p>

<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Native American Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  BROWN BEAR!</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
BROWN BEAR!<br />
&laquo; Thread started on: Aug 5th, 2003, 4:28pm &raquo;<br />
Aug. 22 - Sept. 21 N. Hemi<br />
Feb. 19 - March 20 S. Hemi</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Posts: 572<br />
Re: BROWN BEAR!<br />
&laquo; Reply #1 on: Aug 5th, 2003, 6:51pm &raquo;<br />
Brown Bears are hardworking, practical and self-reliant, they do not like change, preferring to stick to what is familiar. The have a flair for fixing things, and good-natured and make good friends.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: BROWN BEAR!<br />
&laquo; Reply #2 on: Aug 5th, 2003, 6:54pm &raquo;<br />
Brown Bear medicine is the ability to be resourceful, hard working and dependable in times of need and to draw on inner strength.</p>

<p>GobieTum PixieTum TuggerCats<br />
Re: BROWN BEAR!<br />
&laquo; Reply #3 on: Sep 2nd, 2003, 10:16pm &raquo;<br />
OKay this one's Gobie, he seems to resemble a little brown bear at times, well he's more raccoon-like, and has been mistaken for a Maine Coon. Just a very large, muscular tabby.</p>

<p>GobieTum PixieTum TuggerCats<br />
Re: BROWN BEAR!<br />
&laquo; Reply #4 on: Sep 2nd, 2003, 10:21pm &raquo;<br />
Okay oops wel, uhm back to Woodpecker I had the dates right after all, Sorry for having you chase this cat all over the site. It's like taking him to the vet or bath-time, he cant be found anywhere! But serious, He's woodpecker.</p>

<p>GobieTum PixieTum TuggerCats<br />
Re: BROWN BEAR!<br />
&laquo; Reply #5 on: Sep 2nd, 2003, 10:23pm &raquo;<br />
Pixie is the brown Bear! I figured her to be Goose after all she was white swan on Celtic Astrology soooo. Well al I can see thus far on a skim of the Articles and Pixie does dislike change, but then again most cats do.</p>

<p>{This one's from Email, I thought it apt and funny!:</p>

<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>Subject: Fwd: Gonna be a bear!!<br />
--------------------------------<br />
Note: forwarded message attached.</p>
 
<p>Gonna be a bear:</p>
 
<p>In this life I'm a woman.  In my next life, I'd like to come back as a bear.  When you're a bear, you get to hibernate.  You do nothing but sleep for six months. <br />
I could deal with that. <br />
Before you hibernate, you're supposed to eat yourself stupid.  I could deal with that, too.  When you're a girl bear, you birth your children (who are the size of walnuts) while you're sleeping and wake to partially grown, cute cuddly cubs. <br />
I could definitely deal with that. <br />
If you're a mama bear, everyone knows you mean business.  You swat anyone who bothers your cubs.  If your cubs get out of line, you swat them too. <br />
I could deal with that. <br />
If you're a bear, your mate EXPECTS you to wake up growling.  He EXPECTS that you will have hairy legs and excess body fat. <br />
Yup.....gonna be a bear.</p>&quot;
&quot;58&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/8/2003 8:59 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I unread 	 (13 of 24) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Native American Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  CROW!</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
CROW!<br />
&laquo; Thread started on: Aug 5th, 2003, 4:30pm &raquo;<br />
Sept. 22 - Oct. 22 N. Hemi<br />
March 21 - April 19 S. Hemi</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: CROW!<br />
&laquo; Reply #1 on: Aug 5th, 2003, 6:49pm &raquo;<br />
Crows dislike solitude and feel most comfortable in company. Although usually pleasant and good natured, tey ca be strongly influenced by negative atmospheres, becoming gloomy and prickly.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: CROW!<br />
&laquo; Reply #2 on: Aug 5th, 2003, 7:56pm &raquo;<br />
Crow Medicine is the ability to transform negative or non productive situatoins into positive ones and to transcend limitations.</p>&quot;
&quot;58&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/8/2003 9:03 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I unread 	 (14 of 24) </p>
 	
<p>[This one's me, gotta say my piece, y'know, okay I said it, lol. Enjoy my ssssssign!]</p>

<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Native American Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  SNAKE!</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
SNAKE!<br />
&laquo; Thread started on: Aug 5th, 2003, 4:32pm &raquo;<br />
Oct. 23 - Nov. 22 N. Hemi<br />
April 20 - May 20 S. Hemi</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: SNAKE!<br />
&laquo; Reply #1 on: Aug 5th, 2003, 6:46pm &raquo;<br />
Snakes are scretive and mysterious, hiding their feelings beneath a cool exterior. Adaptable, determined and imaginative, they are capable of bouncing back from tough situations encounterd in life.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: SNAKE!<br />
&laquo; Reply #2 on: Aug 5th, 2003, 7:52pm &raquo;<br />
Snake Medicine is the talent to adapt easily to changes in circumstances and to manage transitional phases as well.</p>&quot;
&quot;58&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/8/2003 9:11 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I unread 	 (15 of 24) </p>
 	
<p>[Okay now this is the last one I got for ya, Owl, wise words. Adn a word to the wise, you got words to add word-wise to theses words of wisdom, go ahead!]</p>

<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Native American Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  OWL!</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
OWL!<br />
&laquo; Thread started on: Aug 5th, 2003, 4:34pm &raquo;<br />
Nov. 23 - Dec. 21 N. Hemi<br />
May 21 - June 20 S. Hemi</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: OWL!<br />
&laquo; Reply #1 on: Aug 5th, 2003, 6:44pm &raquo;<br />
Owls need freedom of expressoin. The are lively, self-reliant, and have an eye for detail. INquisitive and adaptable, tey have a tendency t over extend themselves. Owls are often physicaly courageous.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: OWL!<br />
&laquo; Reply #2 on: Aug 5th, 2003, 7:50pm &raquo;<br />
Owl Medicine is the power to see clearly during times of uncertainty and to conduct life consistently, according to long term plans.</p>&quot;
&quot;58&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	11/22/2003 8:47 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I unread 	 (16 of 24) </p>
 	
<p>{Okay, this is for the Goose people, showing yet moreof the power of this Native American astrlogy sign.}</p>

<p>The Metaverse!<br />
General<br />
General Musings: Poems, Stories and Other Miscelaneous Literaries. (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  Sense of a Goose</p>

<p>teritales<br />
Sense of a Goose<br />
--Author Unknown</p>

<p>When you see geese flying along in \&quot;V\&quot; formation, you might consider what science has discovered as to why they fly that way:</p>

<p>As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in \&quot;V\&quot; formation, the whole flock adds at least 71 percent greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own.</p>

<p>People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going more quickly and easily because they are traveling on the thrust of one another.</p>

<p>When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone, and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front.</p>

<p>If we have as much sense as a goose, we will stay in formation with those people who are headed the same way we are.</p>

<p>When the head goose gets tired, it rotates back in the wing and another goose flies point.</p>

<p>It is sensible to take turns doing demanding jobs, whether with people or with geese flying south.</p>

<p>Geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed.</p>

<p>What messages do we give when we honk from behind?</p>

<p>Finally ... and this is important ... when a goose gets sick or is wounded by gunshot, and falls out of formation, two other geese fall out with that goose and follow it down to lend help and protection. They stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly or until it dies, and only then do they launch out on their own, or with another formation to catch up with their group.</p>

<p>If we have the sense of a goose, we will stand by each other like that.</p>&quot;
&quot;58&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Waterloot  	11/25/2003 12:59 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (17 of 24) </p>
 	
<p>Honk!</p>&quot;
&quot;58&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	11/26/2003 12:26 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (18 of 24) </p>
 	
<p>Hmm so i'm a Crow...explains why i turned to the internet...can't take the vipers into other people's homes they do enough damage in mine...this is much tidier and quieter ;)</p>&quot;
&quot;58&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/23/2003 10:42 pm <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (19 of 24) </p>
 	
<p>{And only an AFK every once an hour, but this Internet thing helps alot of people who wouldnt ardinarily get out t see the rest of the flocK.}</p>&quot;
&quot;58&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	12/24/2003 11:37 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (20 of 24) </p>
 	
<p>Lol if i typed AFK everytime i was everyone would have their time cut out keeping the convo and wbing me ;)move swift and silent...that way my kids don't see me coming either...muahahahahaha</p>&quot;
&quot;58&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/6/2004 6:44 pm <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (21 of 24) </p>
 	
<p>{MOre on the Bear Archetype!}</p>

<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>Subject: A Bear ....</p>

<p>A bear walks into a bar in Billings, Montana and sits down.</p>

<p>He bangs on the bar with his paw and demands a beer.</p>

<p>The bartender approaches and says, \&quot;We don't serve beer to bears in bars in Billings.\&quot;</p>

<p>The bear, becoming angry, demands again that he be served a beer.</p>

<p>The bartender tells him again, more forcefully, \&quot;We don't serve beer to belligerent bears in bars in Billings.\&quot;</p>

<p>The bear, very angry now, says, \&quot;If you don't serve me a beer, I'm going to eat that lady sitting at the end of the bar.\&quot;</p>

<p>The bartender says, \&quot;Sorry, we don't serve beer to belligerent, bully bears in bars in Billings.\&quot;</p>

<p>The bear goes to the end of the bar, and, as promised, eats the woman. He comes back to his seat and again demands a beer.</p>

<p>The bartender states, \&quot;Sorry, we don't serve beer to belligerent, bully bears in bars in Billings who are on drugs.\&quot;<br />
The bear says, \&quot;I'm NOT on drugs.\&quot;</p>

<p>                    .........You're gonna love this..........</p>
 
<p>The bartender says, \&quot;You are now. That was a barbit__youate.\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;58&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	3/6/2004 6:52 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (22 of 24) </p>
 	
<p>HAHAHAHAHAHAHA and i hope that is not a reference to me but still ROFLMAO</p>&quot;
&quot;58&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/7/2004 11:33 am <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (23 of 24) </p>
 	
<p>{I'm not trying to push any buttons.}</p>

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&quot;58&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/7/2004 11:35 am <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (24 of 24) <br />
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&quot;59&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	11/20/2003 6:29 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;I got the feeling this has been waited for long enough so I went and got it myself. This info-tainment is too good to lay around collecting dust!&lt;</p>

<p>The Metaverse! Astrology! Chinese Zodiac/Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)  Special Thanks go to Jojara!!!:D</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!} Special Thanks go to Jojara!!!:DWHew, I tell ya flying back and forth hauling these big beasties from the old Caverns site to the Metaverse is wearing on me. The rabbit kicked both my ears.The Rat nipped me.The Ox bellowed and kicked me.The Tiger bit and slashed at me.The SNake wrapped me up and bit me.The Goat headbutted me.The Monkey, well, we wont get into that, I'm still cleaning out my fur from the little ____er's projectiles.The Rooster pecked me.The Dog yapped and bit me.The Pig \&quot;boared\&quot; me, LOLand the Dragon Fought me all the way from Cobalt Caverns to here.</p>

<p>&gt;You think YOU HAD PROBLEMS!?! HAH!&lt;</p>

<p>But all that dont really matter cause yo know who did all the real work? JOJARA!!!Let's giver a big round of applause</p>

<p>for:Cobalt Caverns!&laquo; Cobalt Khan's Temple of Manticore! (Moderator: Cobalt Manticore)Pages:  1 </p>

<p>OX Jojara110Jul 21st, 2003, 2:51pmby Manticore the Big Cobalt Ox</p>

<p>ROOSTER Jojara211Jul 21st, 2003, 2:46pmby Cobalt the Water Ox</p>

<p>PIG Jojara05Jun 22nd, 2003, 9:16pmby Jojara</p>

<p>DOG Jojara07Jun 22nd, 2003, 9:15pmby Jojara</p>

<p>MONKEY Jojara05Jun 22nd, 2003, 9:02pmby Jojara</p>

<p>GOAT Jojara06Jun 22nd, 2003, 9:01pmby Jojara</p>

<p>HORSE Jojara05Jun 22nd, 2003, 9:00pmby Jojara</p>

<p>SNAKE Jojara05Jun 22nd, 2003, 8:58pmby Jojara</p>

<p>DRAGON Jojara07Jun 22nd, 2003, 8:57pmby Jojara</p>

<p>RABBIT Jojara06Jun 22nd, 2003, 8:56pmby Jojara</p>

<p>TIGER Jojara05Jun 22nd, 2003, 8:54pmby Jojara</p>

<p>RAT Jojara06Jun 22nd, 2003, 8:51pmby Jojara</p>

<p>Look Here For Your Chinese Sign Jojara06Jun 22nd, 2003, 8:46pmby Jojara</p>

<p>Jojara Re: Special Thanks go to Jojara!!!:DMmuuaahh...ty cobbie....Had to do something to keep myself busy when u were rebirthing....lol</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!} Re: Special Thanks go to Jojara!!!:DUuungh.., :SI'd really like to stop rebirthing too. This Scorpionic Pheonix complex really burns me up sometimes.., Well, this form is here to stay.</p>

<p>&gt;And that's good, cause jeez, he's got more forms than any Transformer I have ever met. ;) Just kidding, don't fire me, pleeeease!!&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	11/20/2003 7:09 pm <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (2 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;Here's some more stuff I figured I should post first, so you'll know which sign you are. Animals and corespending years are listed in two differnt Formats! N-joy!&lt;</p>

<p><br />
The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Chinese Zodiac/Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  Your \&quot;Animality\&quot;!;) Years and their creatures!</p>

<p>&gt;Note: \&quot;Animality\&quot; is a borrowed term from Mortal Kombat describing the final killing manuever you can perform on your opponent by releasing the animal within and dispatching your opponents, usually by devouring them.&lt;</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Your \&quot;Animality\&quot;!;) Years and their creatures!</p>

<p>Signs: rat ox tiger rabbit dragon snake horse goat monkey rooster dog pig</p>

<p>Elements water fire metal earth wood.</p>

<p>Find your Chinese Sign:</p>

<p>Rat 1900 1912 1924 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996</p>

<p>Ox 1901 1913 1925 1937 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997</p>

<p>Tiger 1902 1914 1926 1938 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998</p>

<p>Rabbit 1903 1915 1927 1939 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999</p>

<p>Dragon 1904 1916 1928 1940 1952 1964 1976 1988 2000</p>

<p>Snake 1905 1917 1929 1941 1953 1965 1977 1989 2001</p>

<p>Horse 1906 1918 1930 1942 1954 1966 1978 1990 2002</p>

<p>Goat 1907 1919 1931 1943 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003</p>

<p>Monkey 1908 1920 1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004</p>

<p>Rooster 1909 1921 1933 1945 1957 1969 1981 1993 2005</p>

<p>Dog 1910 1922 1934 1946 1958 1970 1982 1994 2006</p>

<p>Pig 1911 1923 1935 1947 1959 1971 1983 1995 2007</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: Your \&quot;Animality\&quot;!;) Years and their creatures!<br />
This one's the larger print, and maybe easier to read version Jojara did for the CObalt Caverns site. Chekkit out!</p>

<p>Cobalt Caverns!</p>

<p>Cobalt Caverns!<br />
Chinese Zodiac!<br />
Cobalt Khan's Temple of Manticore! (Moderator: Cobalt Manticore)<br />
  Look Here For Your Chinese Sign</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
Look Here For Your Chinese Sign</p>

<p>RAT<br />
1900-1912-1924-1936-1948-1960-1972-1984-1996</p>

<p>OX<br />
1901-1913-1925-1937-1949-1961-1973-1985-1997</p>

<p>TIGER<br />
1902-1914-1926-1938-1950-1962-1974-1986-1998</p>

<p>RABBIT<br />
1903-1915-1927-1939-1951-1963-1975-1987-1999</p>

<p>DRAGON<br />
1904-1916-1928-1940-1952-1964-1976-1988-2000</p>

<p>SNAKE<br />
1905-1917-1929-1941-1953-1965-1977-1989-2001</p>

<p>HORSE<br />
1906-1918-1930-1942-1954-1966-1978-1990-2002</p>

<p>GOAT<br />
1907-1919-1931-1943-1955-1967-1979-1991-2003</p>

<p>MONKEY<br />
1908-1920-1932-1944-1956-1968-1980-1992-2004</p>

<p>ROOSTER<br />
1909-1921-1933-1945-1957-1969-1981-1993-2005</p>

<p>DOG 1910-1922-1934-1946-1958-1970-1982-1994-2006</p>

<p>PIG<br />
1911-1923-1935-1947-1959-1971-1983-1995-2007</p>

<p>Pages: 1 </p>

<p>&gt;I have more info, but I'm awaiting some confirmation and a bit of a go-ahead, some of the add-ins from the original site have to be approved and legalised, but if once they are, I'll post them, they're marvelous!&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	11/20/2003 7:23 pm <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (3 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;Hope this will suffice until \&quot;negotiations\&quot; have been made, I as instructed am getting credit to all those who've contributed, giving credit where credit is due, oops meant not getting, but giving, yes. Okay, well, I'm going to cease talking for today and burrow and nap for a bit, head resting on my keyboard, awaiting that fatal go-ahead&lt;</p>

<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Chinese Zodiac/Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  Links For Chinese Zodiac/Astrology</p>

<p>teritales<br />
Links For Chinese Zodiac/Astrology<br />
Follow this link to access The Chinese Fortune Teller Calendar.....its fast, easy and gives you alot of good information<br />
<a href="http://astrology.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chinesefortunecalendar.com">http://astrology.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chinesefortunecalendar.com</a></p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: Links For Chinese Zodiac/Astrology<br />
I checked it out But the Info is weirder than I could interpret through what little I know on the topic..,<br />
It's like this I'm Black Ox with Black Pig, White Snake &amp; Green Rabbit. All female energies/aspected too. (Seeing four animals in drag here, must be getting late.)LOL!</p>

<p>teritales<br />
Re: Links For Chinese Zodiac/Astrology<br />
Here's my results<br />
Female Wood Female Water Male Fire Male Soil<br />
Green Rabbit Black Chicken Red Dragon Brown Dog<br />
lol i don't understand alot of it either but there sure is alot to not understand</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: Links For Chinese Zodiac/Astrology<br />
Teri!! We both got green rabbits!! . The must have been on sale that day..,<br />
Audio!:<br />
<a href="http://www.wtv-zone.com/mypup/F-KEYS/HALLO-SOUNDS/vp_laugh.wav">http://www.wtv-zone.com/mypup/F-KEYS/HALLO-SOUNDS/vp_laugh.wav</a></p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Re: Links For Chinese Zodiac/Astrology<br />
<a href="http://member.newsguy.com/~twilight/ch.htm">http://member.newsguy.com/~twilight/ch.htm</a><br />
This is my oriental Astrology link... enjoy.</p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/9/2003 1:01 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (4 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;Jojara put alot of work into this. Maybe, I was thinking, but who am I to suggest anything to the MetaPhorce?&lt;</p>

<p>Cobalt Caverns!<br />
Chinese Zodiac!<br />
Cobalt Khan's Temple of Manticore! (Moderator: Cobalt Manticore)</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
A little info about you Rats</p>

<p>Generally, the rat is thought of as a bottom-dwelling disease carrier,however, in Eastern Cultures this animal is viewed much differently.<br />
The rat is revered for its quick wits and its ability to accrue and hold on to items of value; rats are considered a symbol of good luck and wealth in both China and Japan. Clever and quick-witted, the Rat of the Chinese Zodiac is utterly disarming to boot.</p>

<p>Having excellent taste, this Sign flaunts its style at every turn. Its natural charm and sharp, funny demeanor make it an appealing friend for almost anyone. The Rat likes to know who is on its side and will treat its most loyal friends with an extra measure of protection and generosity.</p>

<p>Behind that sweet smile, though, Rats are keen and unapologetic promoters of their own agendas. This Sign is motivated by its own interests, which often include money; greed can become a problem if the Rat isn't careful to keep its priorities straight. This Sign's natural powers of charm and persuasion can definitely come in handy! Although they are often hoarders, Rats can be very generous to those in their \&quot;pack,\&quot; namely friends and family members who have proven their loyalty. Others might perceive them as quick-tempered and sharp-tongued, but never boorish. Verbal jousting is a great pleasure for the Rat, a Sign that everyone around will quickly learn either to love or to hate.</p>

<p>Rats enjoy being on the outside looking in, as the outside affords a view into the inner workings of a system or situation. The Rat's keen mind always seeks out new knowledge, to be stored away for future use. This ever-curious Sign also welcomes challenges as a way to stay sharp. If boredom sets in the Rat is no fun at all, but that isn't likely; this Sign knows how to keep itself entertained.</p>

<p>A valuable lesson for Rats is to learn to consider others above themselves, at least sometimes. If they can develop their sense of self and realize it leaves room for others in their life as well, Rats could find true happiness.</p>

<p>The most compatible match for a Rat is Dragon or Monkey!</p>

<p>Rattrap<br />
<a href="http://unicron.us/tf1996/toypics/rattrap.htm">http://unicron.us/tf1996/toypics/rattrap.htm</a></p>

<p>Transmetal Rattrap<br />
<a href="http://unicron.us/tf1998/characterpages/rattrap.htm">http://unicron.us/tf1998/characterpages/rattrap.htm</a></p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/9/2003 1:06 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (5 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;By the by, if any of these works or links are seen by their sourcs and creators as being Stolen, I can remove them quietly and without undue incident.&lt;</p>

<p>Jojara</p>

<p>A little info about you Ox's</p>

<p>The Ox of Chinese Astrology is no bull in a china shop. Steadfast and solid, this powerful Sign is a born leader, being quite dependable and possessing an innate ability to achieve great things. Oxen tend to be plodding and methodical; they approach projects in the step-by-step manner that serves them best, and they never lose sight of their goal. They are tireless workers who are detail-oriented and believe in doing things right the first time.</p>

<p>The world may perceive Oxen as being far too serious or incapable of loosening up. This sturdy sort is less than social by nature and tends to become introverted in a crowd. To make things worse, they can't be bothered with what other people think and prefer to do what makes them feel best. Behind that calm facade, though, lives an Ox who can feel hurt, lonely and unable to connect with others.</p>

<p>Friends and family are a great source of comfort to this beast, even if they don't always understand what makes the Ox tick.</p>

<p>As a lover, friend, family member or housemate, the Ox makes a wonderfully strong, tender and affectionate companion who is protective and always reliable.</p>

<p>Out in the world, though, Oxen tend to be stubborn, dogmatic, my-way-or-the-Poisoned*way kind of people who have no concept of when to back down. Oxen don't care to be pushed, especially since they think they're the good guys of the Chinese Zodiac. There is some truth to that theory, since the Ox is smart, trustworthy, caring and honorable. If you need honest, steady and unbiased advice, call on the Ox.</p>

<p>A good lesson for mighty Oxen is to strive to overcome a judgmental nature that keeps them from getting close to others. If they can learn to value their own good qualities, they'll have more room in their hearts to invite others in.</p>

<p>The most compatible match for an Ox is the Snake or the Rooster.</p>

<p>Manticore the Big Cobalt Ox</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
Ok...I am also an ox....<br />
Maybe if we round up all of the ox's....we can stomp out the other animals one by one....more room on the ark that way</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
A little ditty for the Oxen in the room..., Ladies and Gentlemen? A Cattle Song!<br />
<a href="http://wtv-zone.com/emma/zoo/midis/cattlecall.mid">http://wtv-zone.com/emma/zoo/midis/cattlecall.mid</a></p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/9/2003 1:11 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (6 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
I like this one, wish I was born under it instead!</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
A little info about you Tiger's</p>

<p>Tigers may not be the king of the jungle, but these striped cats are no softies! Magnetic and self-possessed, Tigers are born leaders. They have an air of authority that prompts others to fall in line, which is exactly how they like it. Although they are magnetically charming and fun to be around, Tigers like to go it alone sometimes too. A Tiger's main interest is in following its ambitions -- and maintaining control.</p>

<p>Tigers are courageous beyond compare and generally come out ahead in battle, be it in the boardroom or the bedroom.</p>

<p>Seduction is one area where the Tiger is definitely king! Noble and warm-hearted, Tigers have a natural, raw appeal that's extremely attractive to other Signs. They're not just about attraction, though; ever on the side of right, Tigers will fight the good fight to the bitter end if the cause is worthy. Opponents are wise to fear this feline.</p>

<p>A bit of caution is a good thing around Tigers, since they can pounce without warning. They experience mood swings and often feel things more intensely than others, the latter quality being both good and bad. They can react poorly under stress and are prone to emotional outbursts. This Sign's bristling sensitivity can send friend and foe running for cover.</p>

<p>A lesson that Tigers would be well-served to learn is \&quot;moderation in all things.\&quot; Once these cats can find their center and direct their considerable energies toward worthwhile endeavors (as opposed to racing through life), they will accomplish much.</p>

<p>The most compatible match for a Tiger is the Horse or the Dog.</p>

<p>&gt;Aluminus Kann&lt;<br />
Tigatron<br />
<a href="http://unicron.us/tf1996/toypics/tigatron.htm">http://unicron.us/tf1996/toypics/tigatron.htm</a></p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
<a href="http://www.regards.com/sound/rocky-eyeofthetiger.mid">http://www.regards.com/sound/rocky-eyeofthetiger.mid</a></p>

<p>This is one Tiger song you'll recognize!</p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;Message 7 of 29 was Deleted&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/9/2003 1:24 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (8 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
SAys somewheres I got Rabbit in my Astrology, but I dont see myself as a Rabbit type person.., Rabid? Maybe, but, hop hop hop, Naawh.</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
A little info about you Rabbit's</p>

<p>Timid and attractive, the Rabbits of the Chinese Zodiac tend to act more like bunnies, whether they like it or not! This Sign is extremely popular and has a wide circle of family and friends. Its compassionate nature leads it to be very protective of those it holds dear, but where romance is concerned, the Rabbit's sentimentality can lead it to idealize relationships.</p>

<p>The sweet, sensitive Rabbit often ends up giving more of itself to a partner than is realistic or healthy. The good news is, when this Sign goes off-balance, the Rabbit's core group of friends and its stable home life help bring it back to center.</p>

<p>The Rabbit is a rather delicate Sign that needs a solid base in order to thrive. Lacking close, supportive friends and family, the Rabbit might just break down in tears at the first sign of conflict. Emotional upsets in this Sign's life can even lead to physical illnesses. Rabbits dislike arguments and other conflict and will try anything to avoid a fight; this results in something of a pushover nature. Rabbits can also lapse into pessimism and may seem stuck in life -- often to mask their insecure natures.</p>

<p>Rabbits tend to move through life's lessons at their own, rather contemplative pace; it's a waste of time to become exasperated with this Sign's seeming disinterest in facing its problems and conquering them.</p>

<p>With the right partner -- meaning someone whose high principles won't allow it to take advantage of this sensitive, giving Sign -- the Rabbit can make an incredibly loving and protective partner or family member. Rabbits love to entertain at home and always make sure their house is comfortable and tastefully-furnished.</p>

<p>What Rabbits need most is a stronger sense of self-worth and the security that comes with it. Their discerning natures, coupled with some hard-wonertiveness, will help these happy creatures go far.</p>

<p>The most compatible match for a Rabbit is the Goat or the Pig.</p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/9/2003 1:29 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (9 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
ALso a cool sign...</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
A little info about you Dragon's</p>

<p>The Dragon is one of the most powerful and lucky Signs of the Chinese Zodiac.</p>

<p>Its warm heart makes the Dragon's brash, fiery energy far more palatable.<br />
This is a giving, intelligent and tenacious Sign that knows exactly what it wants and is determined to get it.</p>

<p>Dragons possess a certain natural, charming charisma that ensures they can always influence their peers and often find themselves the center of attention in social situations. This Sign is truly blessed, too; Dragons are considered to be very lucky in love!</p>

<p>The Dragon's friends are always keen to hear what this firebrand has to say and when it comes to dispensing advice, the Dragon has the floor.</p>

<p>Its ego can get in the Dragon's way, but even so, this larger-than-life creature has a knack for initiating projects and keeping the troops motivated. According to Dragons, it's their natural born right to lead the way -- because who else could do it so surely and so well? As lucky as they are, Dragons have a good chance of achieving considerable material wealth during their lifetimes, although it isn't mere money that's this Sign's main motivation. Power is what the Dragon wants and truly believes it deserves. Dragons are quite the opportunists, forever searching for ways in which to consolidate their considerable power. Contrary to all this strength and fire, a weakened Dragon is a sad sack, a creature that refuses to take defeat with even a modicum of grace.</p>

<p>The role of leader is the only one the Dragon wants, the better from which to give orders and be king of the hill.</p>

<p>They make solid leaders, too, knowing instinctively what needs to be done to stay on top. Crossing the Dragon is never a good idea -- this beast can singe! A valuable life lesson for this clever creature would be to absorb the principles of flexibility, compassion and tolerance. Being high and mighty can serve to inspire others, but it also keeps Dragons from living their lives to the fullest. If Dragons can learn to balance their quest for success with an appreciation for the little things, their life will be more than worthwhile.</p>

<p>The most compatible match for a Dragon is the Monkey or the Rat.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
A Dragon Song..,<br />
<a href="http://wtv-zone.com/emma/zoo/midis/puffdragon.mid">http://wtv-zone.com/emma/zoo/midis/puffdragon.mid</a></p>

<p>Psionikman<br />
Im a Fire Dragon 1976</p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/9/2003 1:33 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (10 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Hisss-s-ss-s-s--s-s-s... rattle rattle rattle. lol!</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
A little info about you Snake's</p>

<p>Diplomatic and popular, the Snake has the sensual art of seduction down. This Sign is an interesting mix of gregariousness paired with introversion, intuitive reasoning paired with savvy business skills.</p>

<p>Snakes are considered to be lucky with money and will generally have more than enough to live life to the fullest, regardless of how important it considers money to be; this may be due to the fact that Snakes tend to be rather tight with cash. They're not stingy, they're simply more mentally than physically active. Snakes tend to hang back a bit in order to analyze a situation before jumping into it. Their charming, seductive quality actually belies a rather retiring nature; this Sign is perfectly happy to spend the whole day curled up with a good book and, thus, can be mislabeled as being lazy.</p>

<p>The Snake is somewhat insecure deep down and tend to be a rather jealous, possessive lover, behavior that can end up alienating loved ones. Despite these less-than-stellar tendencies, however, the Snake often proves irresistible and is a generous, loving partner..</p>

<p>Slightly dangerous and disarmingly smart, the Snake's philosophical and intuitive mind generally supersedes logic in favor of feelings and instinct. Snakes will rely on their own gut reactions and intuitions before turning to others for suggestions. This makes this Sign a great hand in any business venture, possessing the caution and smarts needed to get ahead.</p>

<p>Snakes are hard workers (when they see good reason to be!) and are possessed of a keen intelligence. Snakes have incredible follow-through, once they get going, and they expect the same from others. Thus, their coworkers and employees had best stay on their toes, lest they anger the Snake and suffer its poisonous bite!</p>

<p>In general, of course, Snakes are generous and genteel, charming and appealing. Snakes must try to learn humility and to develop a stronger sense of self. Once Snakes realize that confidence comes from within, they will finally be comfortable in their own skin.</p>

<p>The most compatible match for a Snake is the Rooster or the Ox.</p>

<p>Gobie Pixie Cats<br />
Gobies a snake, I'm an Ox, We're a good team (((GOBIE))) (@)</p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/9/2003 1:37 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (11 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
May the Horse be With You, Always!<br />
Yeah okay ba-a-a-d joke, which brings me next to....,</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
A little info about you Horse's</p>

<p>Thank goodness for open spaces, because the Horse needs plenty of room to roam!<br />
Energetic, good with money and very fond of travel, Horses are the nomads of the Chinese Zodiac, roaming from one place or project to the next. All of this Sign's incessant activity and searching may be to satisfy a deep-rooted desire to fit in.</p>

<p>Paradoxically, Horses feel a simultaneous yearning for independence and freedom.</p>

<p>Horses crave love and intimacy, which is a double-edged sword since it often leads them to feel trapped. Love connections tend to come easily to Horses, since they exude the kind of raw sex appeal that is a magnet to others. This Sign tends to come on very strong in the beginning of the relationship, having an almost innate sense of romance and seduction. Horses are seducers in general; check out any A-list party and you're bound to find the Horse in attendance. This Sign possesses a sharp wit and a scintillating presence; it really knows how to work a crowd. Surprisingly, Horses tend to feel a bit inferior to their peers, a misconception that causes them to drift from group to group out of an irrational fear of being exposed as a fraud.</p>

<p>An impatient streak can lead Horses to be less than sensitive to others' needs. These colts would rather take a situation firmly in hand as opposed to waiting for others to weigh in or come to terms with it. The lone wolf inside the Horse can at times push others away, but this also makes this Sign stronger and is a key to its success.</p>

<p>Horses are self-reliant and, though they might lose interest fast in a tedious, nine-to-five day job, are willing to do the work necessary to get ahead.</p>

<p>Horses tend not to look much at the big picture; instead they just follow their whims, which can result in a trail of prematurely ended relationships, jobs, projects and so on. This Sign really knows how to motivate others, though, and get a lot accomplished. Once they find some peace within themselves, they can curb their wandering tendencies and learn to appreciate what's in their own backyard.</p>

<p>The most compatible match for a Horse is the Dog or the Tiger.</p>

<p>Gobie Pixie Cats</p>

<p>Pixie is a horse, and she does alot of running, away. If she was a horse she'd hate me, I've eaten horse in Germany and it was like one of the best types of Shish-ka-bob I ever HAD! (to heck with riding those darn things, invite em over for din din!)</p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/9/2003 1:41 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (12 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
I can't think of anything ba-a-a-ad to say on this one.., Just as well I guess....</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
A little info about you Goat's</p>

<p>Daydreaming all afternoon sounds heavenly to the Goat. This creative, esoteric Sign needs plenty of time alone in which to feed its Muse. Goats are generally most comfortable in their own minds (which other, more linear-thinking Signs may have trouble deciphering). This Sign makes a great craftsperson or artisan, or perhaps a teacher of New Age studies -- any occupation that allows its mind the full range of freedom. Goats tend not to be very well-organized, precluding many more dry business endeavors. In fact, Goats tend not to be very materialistic in general, finding plenty of riches in their own imagination. However, especially when in love, the Goat can be quite a lavish gift-giver.</p>

<p>Perhaps it's that artistic temperament that so often causes Goats to feel insecure, but the result is that these high-strung creatures need to feel loved and admired lest they start worrying incessantly. For this reason, Goats tend to have a hard time with romance; anyone who couples up with a Goat must know, this Sign has a sensitive streak a mile wide and can be subject to bouts of anxiety over seemingly inconsequential things. Goats need plenty of love, support and open reassurance from their lovers. If a relationship is marked by conflict, the Goat will often pull away -- either physically or simply by retreating into the safe haven of its imagination.</p>

<p>If the romance is going well, however, Goats won't hesitate to tell their partner what they need -- and they can be quite insistent about it! This Sign will definitely return the favor, however; the Goat has a luxurious side that delights in indulging a lover's every wish. Appearances are also important to the Goat, which may explain why these folks can spend hours primping and posing.</p>

<p>Goats would be well-served by learning to relax and let others run the show from time to time. Once they can be certain that their friends and lovers won't be gone when the Goat returns from its daydreams, life will be a field of daisies.</p>

<p>The most compatible match for a Goat is the Pig or the Rabbit.</p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/9/2003 1:46 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (13 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
UHm...,</p>

<p>&gt;Please tell me he was avoiding spanking jokes? In that case I thank him!&lt;</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
A little info about you Monkey's<br />
The spunky Monkey is the original party animal! Charming and energetic, Monkeys crave fun, activity and stimulation.</p>

<p>They truly know how to have a good time and can often be seen swinging from one group of friends to another, attracting a motley crew in the process. Always upbeat, they are considered minor celebrities in their circle thanks to their sparkling wit and that rapier-sharp mind. Perhaps surprisingly, Monkeys are also good listeners and tackle complicated situations with ease. This Sign's natural curiosity lends it the desire to become knowledgeable on a broad range of topics. Monkeys have a show-off side that loves nothing more than to dazzle their pals with all they know.</p>

<p>The Monkey tends to be rather accident-prone due to a certain lack of very high morals. This Sign's first interest is pursuing its own pleasure; this is not a malicious interest, it's just the way the Monkey is. However, this kind of carefree self-involvement can lead to all kinds of sDebris*es. In love, the Monkey makes a fun, exciting lover -- but one that may have the potential to stray romantically. The good news is, the Monkey's glib manner and witty repartee can often get this Sign out of a fix. Perhaps not everyone will be won over by the Monkey -- but do you think the Monkey really cares? The Monkey's world, full of d-may-care energy and revelry, isn't for everyone. Remember, though, it's not that this Sign is mean; it might just be a bit too curious for its own good. Monkeys often feel the need to try everything at least once, which can make for a merry-go-round of relationships.</p>

<p>The Monkey's love of self-indulgence can also lead to other types of trouble. This Sign may have limited self-control concerning food, alcohol and other pleasurable activities. It's party time all the time for the Monkey, yet when it leads to a monster hangover or a shattered heart (generally someone else's, not theirs), this Sign might actually show a touch of remorse. They won't flat-out admit the error of their ways, but at least they'll pull back and try to tone things down -- for a while.</p>

<p>Monkeys must try to learn to think of others ahead of themselves, at least some of the time. This Sign's world will be more complete once it realizes the world doesn't revolve around it.</p>

<p>The most compatible match for a Monkey is the Rat or the Dragon.</p>

<p>&gt;Aluminus Kann&lt;<br />
B'Boom<br />
<a href="http://unicron.us/tf1997/toypics/bboom.htm">http://unicron.us/tf1997/toypics/bboom.htm</a></p>

<p>&gt;Aluminus Kann&lt;<br />
Optimus Minor<br />
<a href="http://unicron.us/tf1999/toypics/optimusminor.htm">http://unicron.us/tf1999/toypics/optimusminor.htm</a></p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/9/2003 1:56 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (14 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
You know you get a rooster to crow using a lightbulb, &gt;or flashlight&lt; but you can't get them to change one that's burnt out, lol....<br />
....<br />
.. ahem ooohkay...,</p>

<p>&gt;What a stinker of a joke.&lt;</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
A little info about you Rooster's</p>

<p>The Rooster is the strutting pea[&ccedil;&oslash;&ccedil;&dagger;] of the Chinese Zodiac! These quick thinkers are practical and resourceful, preferring to stick to what is tried and true rather than taking messy, unnecessary risks. Roosters are keenly observant. It's hard to slip anything past a Rooster, since they seem to have eyes in the backs of their heads! This quality can lead others to think the Rooster is psychic, but that's not generally the case; instead, this Sign enjoys a keen attention to detail that makes it a whiz at anything requiring close analysis. Roosters make great lawyers, brain surgeons and accountants, to name a few of this Sign's possible occupations. Above all else, the Rooster is very straightforward and rewards others' honesty in kind.</p>

<p>Roosters aren't shifty or cagey and have no interest in hiding behind a facade. They are the proverbial open book, telling the truth and keeping their word. If you show your hand, the Rooster will respect you for it. This kind of trusting behavior can tempt tricksters to pull a fast one on the Rooster, but that would be a bad move! Remember, this Sign doesn't indulge in flights of fancy and keeps those eyes wide open at all times.</p>

<p>Roosters tend to be perfectionists and expect to be in control, especially over their appearance. Primping and posing for the Rooster can go on forever! Being noticed and admired is an aphrodisiac for Roosters, and they can go a long time on a few kind words.<br />
Roosters also adore being out on the town, especially if they're in the company of adoring friends. The Rooster will also be the best-dressed one of the bunch -- style counts with this Sign, regardless of the cost.</p>

<p>Roosters also expect to be in control of their surroundings, including whoever happens to be in those surroundings. Roosters keep an impeccably neat house and expect their lovers, housemates and family members to maintain the same high standards of dress and conduct as they do. This can cause problems with other, more relaxed types who just want to be accepted as is. The Rooster needs the right partner, one who understands this Sign's basically conservative nature. With the right person, the Rooster can be the most loyal, trusting and supportive mate around, one who bends over backward to please its loved ones. Some Signs may just end up feeling hen-pecked, however.</p>

<p>Roosters need to learn to value their heart and soul as much as their good looks. Their excellent people skills and sharp minds are qualities that others will appreciate as much as a pretty face. This Sign would also do well to learn to adopt the philosophy of \&quot;live and let live\&quot;; perhaps an appeal to the Rooster's logic -- that it's inefficient to waste time nagging others -- will help this Sign learn to let others be whomever and however they are.</p>

<p>The most compatible match for a Rooster is the Ox or the Snake.</p>

<p>Stinger<br />
...I am the Rooster<br />
Good to see ya haven't trashed the place JOJO...lol<br />
im kidding you are doing good, keep it up.</p>

<p>Cobalt the Water Ox<br />
Definately, JOjo You're doing awesoem, saw this whole section bloom to perfection under your charge, and I'm overcome with emoticons, lol. too bad I cant seem to Admin anymore, but, am I even needed anymore? Sigh heh</p>

<p>&gt;Enough of that. Pandering for pity? ;) At any rate, a few more items to go and I'm DONE!&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/9/2003 2:00 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (15 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
WHat up, Dog?</p>

<p>&gt;Oh no, blew the woof off that one.&lt;</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
A little info about you Dog's</p>

<p>In the West, the Dog is man's best friend, but in Chinese Astrology this Sign is a little more unpredictable than that. Dogs are loyal, faithful and honest and always stick to their firm codes of ethics. However, this Sign has trouble trusting others. It's generally quite trustworthy itself -- except for the occasional \&quot;little white lies\&quot; the Dog tells in order to make things go more smoothly. The Dog makes a wonderful, discreet and loyal friend (despite any white lies) and is an excellent listener. This Sign tends to root for the underdog and its keen sense of right and wrong makes it duty-bound to the core. The Dog's mantra seems to be, Live right, look out for the little people and fight injustice whenever possible.</p>

<p>Dogs can also be rather dogmatic, too. They don't go in for light social banter; instead, they go straight for home, expostulating on the topics that are most important to them. At these times the Dog's narrow-minded or stubborn side can become apparent; this Sign has trouble staying light and calm when an important issue is at stake.</p>

<p>This Sign can also be very temperamental; mood swings characterize its emotional life and often the Dog needs to run off to be alone in order to recuperate. Part of the problem is the result of this Sign's load of irrational fears that turn into niggling anxieties that turn into hurt feelings and occasional grouchiness. This sensitive Sign needs to warm up to others over time and gradually learn to trust them. Without that trust as a foundation, Dogs can be judgmental and coarse.</p>

<p>The Dog's discerning nature does make it an excellent business person, one who can turn that picky, guarded nature into a keen sense of the truth of another's motives. Where love is concerned, Dogs often have a tough time finding the right match. They can be so anxious and overwrought in the romance dance that they'll stress their partner to the max! In any forum, this Sign is happiest when able to be quite physically active; at home or at work, the Dog will always be constructing something new or cleaning something up in order to make things better. Dogs need to work on controlling their irrational worries and would also be well-served to relax their mile-high standards, which can sometimes wind up alienating the ones they love.</p>

<p>The most compatible match for a Dog is the Tiger or the Horse.</p>

<p>&gt;Aluminus Kann&lt;<br />
K-9<br />
<a href="http://unicron.us/tf1997/toypics/k9.htm">http://unicron.us/tf1997/toypics/k9.htm</a></p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/9/2003 2:06 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (16 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
I wuold hate to be this sign. I know it aint meant as bad, but I really dont wanna be saying, \&quot;Yeah, I'm a pig..\&quot;</p>

<p>&gt;Yes but who brings home the...bacon, okay I'm not helping here, lol.&lt;</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
A little info about you Pig's</p>

<p>Contrary to its rather negative reputation in the West, the Pig of Chinese Astrology may be the most generous and honorable Sign of the Zodiac. Pigs are nice to a fault and possess impeccable manners and taste.</p>

<p>They have so much of the perfectionist in them that others may be inclined to perceive them as snobs, but this is a misconception. Pigs are simply possessed of a truly luxurious nature, one that delights in finery and riches (in surroundings, food, lovemaking and otherwise). This Sign believes in the best qualities of mankind and certainly doesn't consider itself to be superior.<br />
Pigs also care a great deal about friends and family and work hard to keep everyone in their life happy.</p>

<p>Helping others is a true pleasure for the Pig, who feels best when everyone else is smiling.</p>

<p>A Pig with no one around to appreciate its giving nature is a sad sight. Pigs are so magnanimous they can appear almost saintly; this can lead some less-than-well-intentioned souls to stomp all over this Sign, and the bad news is, the Pig will take the blows!</p>

<p>Pigs make great companions in part because of their refusal to see the more negative or base qualities in a partner, but that rose-colored view can lead to this Sign's allowing itself to be taken advantage of. Contrary to their seemingly benign dispositions, however, Pigs can be quite venomous in response to being crossed by a lover, friend or business partner.</p>

<p>Pigs are Highly intelligent creatures, forever studying, playing and probing in their quest for greater knowledge. They can be misinterpreted as being lazy, however, due to their love of reveling in the good stuff; this Sign could happily spend hours on end making love, napping, taking a long bubble bath or dallying over an incredible spread of rich foods. Pigs tend to make wonderful life partners due to their hearts of gold and their love of family. Even so, Pigs can be rather exclusive, choosing to spend time with those who will appreciate them most and ignore the rest of the populace. Pigs would do well to realize that there's more to life than being needed. When they open up their world to a diverse group of people, they will truly bloom.</p>

<p>The most compatible match for a Pig is the Rabbit or the Goat.This Board Get</p>

<p>&gt;Aluminus Kann&lt;<br />
Razorbeast<br />
<a href="http://unicron.us/tf1996/toypics/razorbeast.htm">http://unicron.us/tf1996/toypics/razorbeast.htm</a></p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Pumbaa the Warthog helped sing this one, music for the Boar post!:<br />
<a href="http://wtv-zone.com/emma/zoo/midis/hakuna.mid">http://wtv-zone.com/emma/zoo/midis/hakuna.mid</a></p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/23/2003 10:52 pm <br />
To: 	AluminusKann unread 	 (17 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>{Btw this is the Year of teh Goat, next year is the year of the Monkey!}</p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	1/23/2004 2:39 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (18 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>Date of Birth                 Animal</p>

<p>1.2..1900-18.2.1901       Rat</p>

<p>19.2.1901-7.2.1902        Ox</p>

<p>8.2.1902-28.1.1903        Tiger</p>

<p>29.1.1903-15.2.1904       Rabbit</p>

<p>16.2.1904-3.2.1905        Dragon</p>

<p>4.2.1905-24.1.1906        Snake</p>

<p>25.1.1906-12.2.1907       Horse</p>

<p>13.2.1907-1.2.1908        Goat</p>

<p>2.2.1908-21.1.1909        Monkey</p>

<p>22.1.1909-9.2.1910        Rooster</p>

<p>10.2.1910-29.1.1911       Dog</p>

<p>30.1.1911-17.2.1912       Pig</p>

<p>18.2.1912-5.2.1913         Rat</p>

<p>6.2.1913-25.1.1914         Ox</p>

<p>26.1.1914-13.2.1915       Tiger</p>

<p>14.2.1915-3.2.1916         Rabbit</p>

<p>4.2.1916-22.1.1917         Dragon</p>

<p>23.1.1917-10.2.1918       Snake</p>

<p>11.2.1918-31.1.1919       Horse</p>

<p>1.2.1919-19.2.1920         Goat</p>

<p>20.2.1920-7.2.1921         Monkey</p>

<p>8.2.1921-27.1.1922         Rooster</p>

<p>28.1.1922-15.2.1923       Dog</p>

<p>16.2.1923-4.2.1924         Pig</p>

<p>5.2.1924-23.1.1925         Rat</p>

<p>24.1.1925-12.2.1926       Ox</p>

<p>13.2.1926-1.2.1927         Tiger</p>

<p>2.2.1927-22.1.1928         Rabbit </p>

<p>23.1.1928-9.2.1929         Dragon</p>

<p>10.2.1929-29.1.1930       Snake</p>

<p>30.1.1930-16.2.1931       Horse</p>

<p>17.2.1931-5.2.1932         Goat</p>

<p>6.2.1932-25.1.1933         Monkey</p>

<p>26.1.1933-13.2.1934       Rooster</p>

<p>14.2.1934-3.2.1935         Dog</p>

<p>4.2.1935-23.1.1936         Pig</p>

<p>24.1.1936-10.2.1937       Rat</p>

<p>11.2.1937-30.1.1938       Ox</p>

<p>31.1.1938-18.2.1939       Tiger</p>

<p>19.2.1939-7.2.1940         Rabbit</p>

<p>8.2.1940-26.1.1941         Dragon</p>

<p>27.1.1941-14.2.1942       Snake</p>

<p>115.2.1942-4.2.1943       Horse</p>

<p>5.2.1943-24.1.1944         Goat</p>

<p>25.1.1944-12.2.1945        Monkey</p>

<p>13.2.1945-1.2.1946          Rooster</p>

<p>2.2.1946-21.1.1947          Dog</p>

<p>22.1.1947-9.2.1948          Pig</p>

<p>10.2.1948-28.1.1949        Rat</p>

<p>29.1.1949-16.2.1950        Ox</p>

<p>17.2.1950-5.2.1951          Tiger</p>

<p>6.2.1951-26.1.1952          Rabbit </p>

<p>27.1.1952-13.2.1953        Dragon</p>

<p>14.2.1953-2.2.1954          Snake</p>

<p>3.2.1954-23.1.1955          Horse</p>

<p>26.1.1955-11.2.1956        Goat</p>

<p>12.2.1956-30.1.1957        Monkey</p>

<p>31.1.1957-17.2.1958        Rooster</p>

<p>18.2.1958-7.2.1959          Dog</p>

<p>8.2.1959-27.1.1960          Pig</p>

<p>28.1.1960-14.2.1961        Rat</p>

<p>15.2.1961-4.2.1962          Ox</p>

<p>5.2.1962-24.1.1963          Tiger</p>

<p>25.1.1963-12.2.1964        Rabbit</p>

<p>13.2.1964-1.2.1965          Dragon</p>

<p>2.2.1965-20.1.1966          Snake</p>

<p>21.1.1966-8.2.1967          Horse</p>

<p>9.2.1967-29.1.1968          Goat</p>

<p>30.1.1968-16.2.1969        Monkey</p>

<p>17.2.1969-5.2.1970          Rooster</p>

<p>6.2.1970-26.1.1971          Dog</p>

<p>27.1.1971-14.2.1972        Pig</p>

<p>15.2.1972-2.2.1973          Rat</p>

<p>3.2.1973-22.1.1974          Ox</p>

<p>23.1.1974-10.2.1975        Tiger</p>

<p>11.2.1975-30.1.1976        Rabbit</p>

<p>31.1.1976-17.2.1977        Dragon</p>

<p>18.2.1977-6.2.1978          Snake</p>

<p>7.2.1978-27.1.1979          Horse</p>

<p>28.1.1979-15.2.1980        Goat</p>

<p>16.2.1980-4.2.1981          Monkey</p>

<p>5.2.1981-24.1.1982          Rooster</p>

<p>25.1.1982-12.2.1983        Dog</p>

<p>13.2.1983-1.2.1984          Pig</p>

<p>2.2.1984-19.2.1985          Rat</p>

<p>20.2.1985-8.2.1986          Ox</p>

<p>9.2.1986-28.1.1987          Tiger</p>

<p>29.1.1987-16.2.1988        Rabbit</p>

<p>17.2.1988-5.2.1989          Dragon</p>

<p>6.2.1989-26.1.1990          Snake</p>

<p>27.1.1990-14.2.1991        Horse</p>

<p>15.2.1991-3.2.1992          Goat</p>

<p>4.2.1992-22.1.1993          Monkey</p>

<p>23.1.1993-9.2.1994          Rooster</p>

<p>10.2.1994-30.1.1995        Dog</p>

<p>31.1.1995-18.2.1996        Pig</p>

<p>phew and when i find the dates for the rest of the decade i'll add them too :|</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>AriesPhoenix</p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	royalT  	1/23/2004 10:21 am <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (19 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>Thank You ARIESPHOENIX. This is an awesome reference for those of us with not good memories.</p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/24/2004 11:56 am <br />
To: 	royalT 	 (20 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>:D</p>

<p>{Hammazons, excellent, PERFECT VICTORY! This stuff can never be clear enough, clearer knowledge makes for a cleaner... college? YEAH! Yessss, cool. NOw to get on Aluminus's uh case, to get more of his stuff posted relevance wise. So long as the animals doth run. btw, Ever hear of a 100 yr old RAT? Well in USA we got a 50+ yr old MOUSE named Mickey, but, yeah, okay bedtime..,}</p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	1/24/2004 1:46 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (21 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>Eh it would be 103 now and i put typed the whole thing in because some might wanna check what sign their elder family members had been :P</p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Cellphorm  	1/24/2004 7:42 pm <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (22 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>/\\/\\/Eh Alrighty Then!/\\/\\/</p>

<p>Back calculations are nice to have around, but noone has C.N.Y.Z. data for the 1800's. Would they be the say 2 numbers in the back as the 1900's had?</p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	1/30/2004 12:50 am <br />
To: 	Cellphorm unread 	 (23 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;For the Dragons!&lt;</p>

<p>RID Ultra Figure: MEGATRON<br />
<a href="http://unicron.us/tf2001/toypics/megatron.htm">http://unicron.us/tf2001/toypics/megatron.htm</a></p>

<p>&gt;This guy was a 6 form robot, but most notable was his dragonlike appearance in each and every transformation he had.&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	1/30/2004 12:53 am <br />
To: 	Cellphorm unread 	 (24 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;For the Tigers, now I know this was a repaint of the Transmetal Two Cheetor figure, but it's character alone stood out. a Literal Force of Nature.&lt;</p>

<p>Deluxe Botcon Exclusive: Tigatron<br />
<a href="http://unicron.us/tf2001/toypics/tigatron.htm">http://unicron.us/tf2001/toypics/tigatron.htm</a></p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	1/30/2004 12:56 am <br />
To: 	Cellphorm unread 	 (25 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;For the Rats here, this to me could have been one of the best figures of Rattrap, but it looks like an even bigger cat took a bite out of his spine there, but that's all the Rattrap we get until they do another repaint, or bring him back in style.&lt;</p>

<p>Mega Beast Machines: Rattrap<br />
<a href="http://unicron.us/tf2001/toypics/rattrap.htm">http://unicron.us/tf2001/toypics/rattrap.htm</a></p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	1/30/2004 12:59 am <br />
To: 	Cellphorm unread 	 (26 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;This one's for Psionikman, who is a Fire Dragon and a Bonafide Ninja type, here's a bot who seemes to be both!&lt;</p>

<p>Mega Beast Machines Megatron<br />
<a href="http://unicron.us/tf2000/toypics/megatron.htm">http://unicron.us/tf2000/toypics/megatron.htm</a></p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	1/30/2004 1:03 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann unread 	 (27 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;Another one for Dragons, FireDragons, and Psionik superfolk seeking an appropriate vehicle for crime fighting transports. This one's a nasty number, with the ability to blast you to bits, drain you of your life and soul and left you a smolderin wreck, kind of like working overtime.&lt;</p>

<p>Beast Riders: Mechatron<br />
<a href="http://unicron.us/tf2000/toypics/mechatron.htm">http://unicron.us/tf2000/toypics/mechatron.htm</a></p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	1/30/2004 1:06 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann unread 	 (28 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;For those born in the year of the Snake. Note! It's called Buzzsaw by a mistake in labelling, but he's really known as Night Viper,... much better, right.&lt;</p>

<p>Regular Beast Machines Figure: Buzzsaw<br />
<a href="http://unicron.us/tf2000/toypics/nightviper.htm">http://unicron.us/tf2000/toypics/nightviper.htm</a></p>&quot;
&quot;59&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	1/30/2004 1:08 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann unread 	 (29 of 29) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;For Oxes, Years of, I mean.&lt;</p>

<p>Basic Beast Machines: Longhorn<br />
<a href="http://unicron.us/tf2000/toypics/longhorn.htm">http://unicron.us/tf2000/toypics/longhorn.htm</a></p>&quot;
&quot;60&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	The2MetaCats  	12/24/2003 10:40 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 1) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!<br />
General<br />
Ask the MetaCats!: Gobie &amp; Pixie's feline advice to Catlovers AND their Furry Masters! \&quot;MEOW!\&quot; (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  Seasonal fur loss</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
Okay here is the query...my black and white male cat loses his fur in whopping big patches every year towards the end of winter...he found the cure to this himself by eating raw tomato's...however it seems to have started in on one of my other cats now...could it be a mange type thing and is it contagious?... do you all think that tomato will work for the second cat as well?</p>

<p>Gobie: Pixie sheds like hell when she's stressed. I have to groom her too, doubles my hairball quotient.</p>

<p>Pixie: I'm sorry, I'm just not a very good cat, I guess.</p>

<p>Gobie: That's not it, dear. YOu just gotta grow a backbone. Stop being such a [&para;&szlig;&szlig;&yen;].</p>

<p>Pixie: Yeah right, well. Monotarhuman has a question for us.</p>

<p>Gobie: Oh yeah, uhm, lemme see here..., Pixie gimme that animal remedies book.</p>

<p>Pixie: but it's so heavy! :S</p>

<p>Gobie: Just go get it!!</p>

<p>Pixie: Okay okay....</p>

<p>&lt;long pause while Pixie sniffs around and drags the heavy book back the office with her..&gt;</p>

<p>Pixie: Here it is, think this is it.. I cant read...</p>

<p>Gobie: Neither can I, but They dont know that (winkwink) Let's see here. Says here that Tomatoes are one of the main sources of Vitamin A which is integral to Skin Health!</p>

<p>Pixie: That could be it!</p>

<p>Gobie: Might be, funny I'd thought tomatoes were poisonous to us..</p>

<p>Gobie: but then we wouldnt be eating so much Pizza with that tomato sauce on it. Dogs however are averse to it. Heh who cares a whit for those stupid things, lol.</p>

<p>Pixie: That's mean!</p>

<p>Gobie: Heh ahem..,Anyways. Also there are communicable diseases, parasitic infections, and we're vulnerable to many poisons and toxins found in everyday household items. So keep a clean dish, foreign objects off floors and never self medicate without asking a Vetrinarian what will work or other Cat-knowledged human (or us) about it.</p>

<p>Pixie: Sound advice!</p>

<p>Gobie: Thank you but there's more!</p>

<p>Gobie: And this is advised only as a supplementary to standard and more establishd healing practises, not to be relied upon sole-ly...,</p>

<p>Pixie: Ooooh Cat Spells!</p>

<p>Gobie: Yup this one's for Healing US! You'll need Statue of Bast or of a black cat or even Sekhmet, Picture of the Cat needing healing, or their name on a piece of paper, green thread, blue or white candle, adn Incense: Lavender, Lotus or Myrrh. This healing can be done as needed but reinforce it on the next full moon.</p>

<p>Pixie: Wow that's all there is?</p>

<p>Gobie: Nope some advice, make sure the Cat in question wants the healing, Us cats know what we want intuitively, we know what's right. Even if it means we gotta go to CatHeaven.</p>

<p>Pixie: Sad</p>

<p>Gobie: Well...</p>

<p>Pixie: To avoid that unpleasantness though I'd say pamper that Cat but keep it as isolated as possible from the other cats until it's condition clears up!</p>

<p>Gobie: We couldnt find any kind of Symptomatic guide to say what your cat is having exactly, but our neighbor, Big Tom, He's a stray, He has it too. He's recovering, but he's going thru all that because he's very old. We might not see him make it thru the winter.</p>

<p>Pixie: Pssst Gobie Here comes Metaphorm!!</p>

<p>Gobie: Aw damn we gotta go!! Uhm keep in touch on your cat's condition our Catprayers and Catthoughts are with ya. BYE!</p>

<p>Pixie: Bye now!</p>

<p>&lt;Metaphorm chases the cats out of the office....wtf... wow...well I guess I'll post this....teeth marks on the books.., fur on the keyboard...grumblegrumble..&gt;</p>

<p>\&quot;Everything I ever needed to know I learned from....Humans?\&quot;</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
Thank you Gobie and Pixie...it was a big help...the other thing i got advised to try was Tea tree oil (don't read this word) baths...apparently it is some type of mite Thank you for the spell it explains why they both sleep in the lavendar bush...obviously more self medication</p>

<p>Gobie: Did she say B-b-b-b-....</p>

<p>Pixie: Baths?</p>

<p>Gobie: Other than your Catbathing ideas, you're a good person!</p>

<p>Pixie: We were glad to help!</p>

<p>Gobie: We'll be going now..., :S</p>

<p>Brigit (aka Target), Angel and<br />
Sammy: We just want to say Hi to Gobie and Pixie. We don't like the B word either, but so far, we have had no mean human force it on us.</p>

<p>Angel: My Lady uses a cloth with warm water and rubs us down and then uses a fine tooth comb to cut down on hairballs. She always gets a Kitten's worth off me.</p>

<p>Sammy: She always rinses the cloth in warm water that has some no smell hair conditioner in the water and that cuts down the static, too.</p>

<p>Brigit: When she pets me she uses lotion on her hands or gets them damp and that gets all that loose stuff out of there and she just rolls it right off in the trash. No more hairballs for us!</p>

<p>Angel: I'm sure glad we didn't get that awful mite thingy...we would have to hurt her if she tried to put us in the B...tub. She runs water for us and we play in it, but we don't want it on our backs.</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Fur loss... Hmmm Toby has that problem when he gets into fights... the fur comes off like some self defense mechanism...</p>

<p>Greebo almost always end up with a mouthful and a look of disappointment.</p>

<p>Great fur = cod liver oil caps for kitties/furball animals (available at pet stores). Encourage your cats to groom themselves. Lady's remedy works a lot, plus it boosts the cat's self-esteem, and cute kitty points rise. Cats are midget leos but not where there vanity is concerned... the extra grooming will do wonders to their temperament.</p>

<p>&lt;img src=\&quot;http://quizilla.com/users/liquorpig/quizzes/Which%20cute%20or%20possibly%20strange%20kitten%20are%20you%3F%20/\&quot;&gt;</p>

<p>Angel and Sammy: Brigit picks on us sometimes because we have too many toes...can you tell us how to make her stop...we don't like to make her mad because she thinks that because she is a year older that she is special...of course she chews her toe nails whenever she is mad at us so we always know.</p>

<p>Sammy: I like my extra toes because humans say I have mittens and it does make it easier to pick up things.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
The cats'd reply but they're sacked out on their new tall $79 dollar perch, snoozing.</p>

<p>&lt;Gobie perks his ears up.&gt;</p>

<p>Bath Gobie! Mwahahahaha Bath water!!!</p>

<p>Gobie: \&quot;SO? There's nothing in that book that says anything about Bath, Cleaning, Grooming, Hygeine, Nothing!\&quot;</p>

<p>Oh yeah? Well you know how we do it anyways, so there's no getting around it.</p>

<p>Gobie: \&quot;Yeah I scream like an enraged demon, make deep cuts on your skin trying to climb out, then lapse into a trancelike state of [&aring;&para;&aring;&thorn;&ordf;]y.\&quot;</p>

<p>Then I add Onions, curry, Tomato Sauce and veggies.</p>

<p>Gobie: \&quot;WHHAAATT!?!\&quot;</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
Thanks for the tip Lady, i like having skin on my arms and hands and was kinda worried how i was gonna get the tea tree oil stuff to work if they were busy shredding me to pieces ...my matriach cat Drat eased off attacking the rest of the family when she seemed to get a little more attention than the others petting wise, but then she understands human too so i would talk her through letting them past her</p>

<p>She still has her moments but then my son has been enough of a common threat to them all so now they all kinda band together and mess with his head</p>

<p>ladygardeenya<br />
Brigit (pronounced Breet) is our matriarch and she is just sooooo moody...pms forever since we had her spayed...she likes attention when she wants it, but don't go near her any other time...she's the Celtic Goddess and she knows it...<br />
She mothered Angel and Sammy when we got them and was wonderful with them, but now they must bow down (roll over on their backs) when they approach or we are all in trouble...She is an interesting lady, to be sure.</p>

<p>All 3 understand human, which makes things easy when I remember to explain things to them. I look at them and see furry animals and forget to speak to them like I do to the grandkid...they resent being treated like stuffed toys...<br />
so I'm learning...<br />
and I'm beginning to understand catspeak, too.</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
The real treat is when they start talking human back...Theiftain, (the semi hairless but growing back)<br />
says Now when he's hungry...<br />
Shade tells my kids No when they try to get him to do something...<br />
Drat says something like mumble mumble mumble<br />
(i think swear words were too complex)<br />
...the scariest one was Mouse...he used to say</p>

<p>Hello...freaked me out many a time in the middle of the night but he knew it would work to get outside<br />
My furry kids are better behaved than the human ones that's for sure, although the talking back seems pretty much universal</p>

<p>Metaphorm<br />
Gobie and Pixie lazing about atop their brand new perch shouting to their human transcriber:<br />
\&quot;Face it, Cats own Humans not the other way around \&quot;</p>

<p>&lt;The human goes to delete that statement, but is glared at by the little tyrants, looks down humbly and presses<br />
\&quot; [Post]</p>&quot;
&quot;61&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	The2AqrnCats  	10/15/2005 8:49 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 7) </p>
 	
<p>Salem: Guess what guess what guess what!</p>

<p>Ellie: You buried your poop for a change?</p>

<p>Salem: Noooooo, even better!</p>

<p>Ellie: I think that it would be nice if I didn't have to bury your feces as well as mine...</p>

<p>Salem: Shut up smEllie. Ag proposed to Aqrn!</p>

<p>Ellie yawns. What's it to me?</p>

<p>Salem: It means you have to stop hitting on me, since we're brother and sister now.</p>

<p>Ellie: PSHT! As IF! Even if I wasn't spayed, er, yeah, SPAYED! I wouldn't consider hitting on you if you were the last legged creature on the planet!</p>

<p>Salem: Whatcha got against unlegged creatures?</p>

<p>Ellie: You! Stoppit!</p>

<p>Salem pounces at Ellie. One day, you WILL be mine!</p>

<p>Ellie: Ha, you wish. What you really want is Aqrn.</p>

<p>Salem cries. Don't say that! Some day, Ag will give her to me. She will be my love toy. We will make beautfil children together. And she will worship me!</p>

<p>Ellie: Oh brother.</p>

<p>Salem: See? That's what I'm saying. We're brother and sister!</p>

<p>Ellie: Way to change the topic.</p>

<p>Salem: You changed it first!</p>

<p>Ellie: Did NOT!</p>

<p>Salem: I'm jealous.</p>

<p>Ellie: Me too.</p>

<p>Salem: You too?</p>

<p>Ellie: Sometimes I want to be a mommy.</p>

<p>Salem: I could help you...</p>

<p>Ellie: You're neutered.</p>

<p>Salem: Spayed.</p>

<p>Ellie: Don't even go there. I know I'm right. Leave it to a man to not know the difference between spayed and neutered!</p>

<p>Salem: But, uh, umm...</p>

<p>Ellie: When did he propose?</p>

<p>Salem: Uhmmm, oh! That was October 8th, 2005.</p>

<p>Ellie: 2005, eh? I wouldn't have thought.</p>

<p>Salem: It's for future reference.</p>

<p>Ellie: Hm, should the metaphorum exist in the future. Things are looking not so promising.</p>

<p>Salem: This is true. Scratch the 2005 then?</p>

<p>Ellie attacks the computer screen, attempting to scratch out the 2005.</p>

<p>Salem: Stupid.</p>

<p>Ellie: I do what I can.</p>

<p>Salem: Will you marry me?</p>

<p>Ellie: Some day.</p>

<p>Salem: Why not now?</p>

<p>Ellie: I don't love you right now, you called me stupid.</p>

<p>Salem: You know you love me.</p>

<p>Ellie: When are the pets getting married?</p>

<p>Salem: Pets? Nobody pets me anymore.</p>

<p>Ellie: Stop whoring yourself. They pet me because I'm not a whore.</p>

<p>Salem: Stop using that word. You'll get us into trouble.</p>

<p>Ellie: I'm not talking about anything bad, just you.</p>

<p>Salem: I'm bad to the boner.</p>

<p>Ellie: Have you EVER had a stiff? Ever?</p>

<p>Salem: Knock it off, you're being disgusting.</p>

<p>Ellie: You started it.</p>

<p>Salem: Nope, not true.</p>

<p>Ellie: When?</p>

<p>Salem: When what?</p>

<p>Ellie: I will CLAW your EYES out...!</p>

<p>Salem: Not any time soon. They're going to finish school first.</p>

<p>Ellie: But Aqrn still has, what, four years to go?</p>

<p>Salem shrugs. Guess so.</p>

<p>Ellie: When will you marry me?</p>

<p>Salem: They're not in any hurry to get married. They love each other now, and will whether they are married or not. What's marriage matter--</p>

<p>Ellie: --WHEN?!</p>

<p>Salem: Right away Ellie, right away.</p>

<p>Ellie: Nah, I don't want to. Ooo, there's a light on in the hall. Gotta go watch it, laters!</p>

<p>Salem: Pfft, women!</p>&quot;
&quot;61&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	The2MetaCatZ  	10/15/2005 9:43 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (2 of 7) </p>
 	
<p>Pixie: That's such terrific news!</p>

<p>Gobie: what</p>

<p>Pixie: You dunce jerk grrr, Aqrn adn Agra are gettnig marriaged!</p>

<p>Gobie: My condolences.</p>

<p>Pixie: Hey!</p>

<p>Gobie: Not about marrying, but to the death of your typing ability.</p>

<p>Pixie: rrmph, but hey isn't that just awesome!</p>

<p>Gobie: Don't get me wrong, I think it's great, in fact, we're still due to be marriated ourselves.</p>

<p>Pixie: Crap, yes, and Meta wanted to get it done on Video camera too,</p>

<p>Gobie: You're already in white, more or less, slush dirty white.. but well</p>

<p>Pixie: Oh yeha? Whaddya call your look, mister brown tiger raccoon sasquatchcat?</p>

<p>Gobie: This is called Style babay, step off, you cant eeeven disrupt my vibe.</p>

<p>Pixie: dirty slush white, sheesh, if only I knew how to groom myself I'd do it, but I'm not al there.</p>

<p>Gobie: Thats what love about you, you're as dumb as a block of wood and fun to beat up and chew on.</p>

<p>Pixie: Aaawh me love you too, lots too!</p>

<p>Gobie: My beautiful retard, shall we go have premarital matings?</p>

<p>Pixie: Can't, you been nuttered.</p>

<p>Gobie: yeah and they hollowed you out like a pumpkin, guess we'll just fight then.</p>

<p>Pixie: Engarde!</p>

<p>Gobie: Touche!</p>

<p>Pixie: Let's get it ON!</p>

<p>Gobie: Yall ready fo dis!?</p>

<p>Pixie: Huh WHOA!!!</p>

<p>Gobie: LMAO! Yahoo I win!</p>

<p>((as Gobie has just pushed Pixie off the perch to plummet to a most uncatlike tumble and landing on her head and back again))</p>

<p>Pixie: Tell me about da wabbits..</p>

<p>Gobie: Yep, she's marrying material alright.</p>&quot;
&quot;61&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	10/15/2005 11:10 pm <br />
To: 	The2MetaCatZ unread 	 (3 of 7) </p>
 	
<p>GUAO! GAG ME! OH MY GOSH!!!!</p>

<p>THESE CATS TALK TOO MUCH!!! ARE THEY CATS OR PARROTS?????</p>

<p>DAMN!</p>&quot;
&quot;61&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	The2AqrnCats  	10/17/2005 10:50 am <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (4 of 7) </p>
 	
<p>Salem: I believe congrats are due here.</p>

<p>Ellie: Congrats? What did you do?</p>

<p>Salem: Not me, them.</p>

<p>Ellie: Who are they?</p>

<p>Salem: You're confusing me.</p>

<p>Ellie: I don't think that zag even read the posts.</p>

<p>Salem: You might be jumping to conclusions.</p>

<p>Ellie: It's called a refridgerator. I'm jumping to the refridgerator.</p>

<p>Salem: You fool.</p>

<p>Ellie: You're just jealous that you can't get your lard arse carcass airborne sufficiently to get you anyplace higher than the window.</p>

<p>Salem: You're making it sound like you jump right from the floor to the top of the refridgerator. Let's not forget to tell the kind readers that you jump from the bed or a chair...</p>

<p>Ellie: It's still twice as high as YOU can jump!</p>

<p>Salem: The auto-feeder's half empty, I'd better start crying for more food.</p>

<p>Ellie: You're a glutton.</p>

<p>Salem: We'll see who's laughing when we're out of food and the pets haven't bought us more.</p>

<p>Ellie: It has never happened.</p>

<p>Salem: I've been around a few more years than you. Wait and see.</p>

<p>Ellie walks away.</p>

<p>Salem congratulates Aqrn's engagement by pawing at her and rubbing his face smell all over her. You WILL be mine!</p>&quot;
&quot;61&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	10/18/2005 1:35 pm <br />
To: 	The2AqrnCats 	 (5 of 7) </p>
 	
<p>I READ THE2ACORNCATS&acute;POSTS!!!!</p>

<p>Im tired of saying Salem is my favorite!</p>

<p>ROOOAR!</p>

<p>MEOWW!</p>

<p>PURRRR!</p>

<p>lol</p>

<p>I LOVE YOU ACORN!!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;61&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	10/18/2005 9:27 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (6 of 7) </p>
 	
<p>FOC! Everybody should love me! Why are you all not on your knees, groveling?! I demand respect and adoration!!!</p>

<p>Jussst kiddinnnnggg... I mean, I don't mind a whole lot if people love me. It's kinda nice to feel loved. &lt;blush!&gt;</p>

<p>Giggle.</p>&quot;
&quot;61&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	10/18/2005 11:07 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (7 of 7) </p>
 	
<p>WELL, ACORNCITA!!!! WE LOVE YOU!</p>

<p>lol</p>&quot;
&quot;62&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	The2AqrnCats  	8/21/2005 12:39 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>Salem: Since the human ones can't seem to find the time to tell these fine folks at the MetaPhorum when we were born, I think I'll share.</p>

<p>Ellie: They made up your birthday you know.</p>

<p>Salem: An outright lie!</p>

<p>Ellie: You know it's true...</p>

<p>Salem: You're pretty cold for one so beautiful.</p>

<p>Ellie: Even if I weren't fixed... No.</p>

<p>Salem shrugs. Your loss?</p>

<p>Ellie: They made up my birthday too.</p>

<p>Salem: Well, \&quot;they\&quot; is becoming a little ambiguous. The last humans made up my date of birth, our present humans made up yours.</p>

<p>Ellie: Yes yes, now that that's cleared up-</p>

<p>Salem: -You're a Taurean.</p>

<p>Ellie: Born April 28, 2001.</p>

<p>Salem: And I was born October 9, 1997.</p>

<p>Ellie: Which makes you a Libran.</p>

<p>Salem: Clearly.</p>

<p>Ellie: You're a snob.</p>

<p>Salem: I'm not the one the humans call the snob.</p>

<p>Ellie: They're coming around. They see that I'm not a snob. Quite bright these humans are.</p>

<p>Salem: I don't understand it. I'm always pleasant to be around. I never try to bite, I never scratch them. I'm always willing to be pet. I don't try to shred furniture. You do all of that! You're a horror, but still they tolerate you and adore you. It's outrageous.</p>

<p>Ellie: Watch and learn old one. I'm more affectionate than you are. You always want to be pet, there are no surprises with you.</p>

<p>Salem: I threw up today.</p>

<p>Ellie: That IS a surprise, actually.</p>

<p>Salem licks his tummy.</p>

<p>Ellie hops into Aqrn's lap.</p>

<p>Salem: Ha! She pets you because she pities you. Look at you, you're practically drooling already!</p>

<p>Ellie: I can't help it. I just like to be loved.</p>

<p>Salem: I purr.</p>

<p>Ellie: So do I. You knead the sheets.</p>

<p>Salem: As do you.</p>

<p>Ellie: Oh! Somebody out in the hall, gotta go listen!!</p>

<p>Ellie leaps down from her perch towards the door.</p>

<p>Salem: Women.</p>&quot;
&quot;62&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	8/21/2005 8:23 am <br />
To: 	The2AqrnCats 	 (2 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>IT&acute;S A GREAT DIALOGUE!!!!!</p>

<p>COOL...<br />
I WANT TO BE PART OF THE DIALOGUE FOR THE NEXT TIME!!!!</p>

<p>lol</p>&quot;
&quot;62&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	The2MetaCatZ  	8/21/2005 10:48 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (3 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>Gobie: Ya know I was under the impression they were both aquarians!</p>

<p>Pixie: They are.</p>

<p>Gobie: nnope, scroll up genius, they got signs like you adn me does.</p>

<p>Pixie: And yet both they belong to Aquarian.</p>

<p>Gobie: Her name's Acorn, you shedding recluse.</p>

<p>Pixie: Now you're just being mean.</p>

<p>Gobie: Mean? Pffft, they all cal her Acorn.</p>

<p>Pixie: Still its no reason to continue the trend.</p>

<p>Gobie: You want a good chewand wrestle session professor pixie?</p>

<p>Pixie: Is that your answer t everything?</p>

<p>Gobie: Why yes, as a matter of cat, it is.</p>

<p>Pixie: Gobie's a Gemini, and it seems all cats have scorpio moon and leo rising.</p>

<p>Gobie: Pixie's a virgo, which means she keeps her mouth shut and takes a good grooming and beating on with grace and dignity.</p>

<p>Pixie: Aaaat, try again, it means I'm making accurate note of each time and frequency of your rough play and caculating your exact karma sum retalition factor.</p>

<p>Gobie: Heh! Sounds like chinese takeout mixed with spilt cleaning products!</p>

<p>Pixie: ...men...</p>&quot;
&quot;62&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	8/21/2005 12:12 pm <br />
To: 	The2MetaCatZ unread 	 (4 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>WOW!</p>

<p>YOU BOTH ARE SO CREATIVE! lol</p>

<p>MEOW!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;62&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	8/21/2005 12:21 pm <br />
To: 	The2MetaCatZ unread 	 (5 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>Salem: Who are you, fuc...ing latin?</p>

<p>Zagreo: Im Zagreo...and Im a God, you stupid fashion cat!</p>

<p>Pixie: Meow! You look so gorgeous, my friend!</p>

<p>Zagreo: I dont flirt with cats...someone told me you have fleas...</p>

<p>Gobie: Respect my girl, you hairy tan maggot!</p>

<p>Zagreo: Oh, Gobie...You think you are special just because you have a metallic owner???? ahahhaahaahahah You freak, full of fleas and pee</p>

<p>Ellie: Oh my gosh, meow! I feel uncomfortable here...</p>

<p>Zagreo: Are you the popcornheaded cat, Lixie??? Ellie? I forgot your name...Or I should call you, LIXIE McGWire !!!! jajajajaj</p>

<p>Ellie: Not funny! I hate Hillary Duff</p>

<p>Salem: Hey Zagreo, buy a bush and smoke it!</p>

<p>Zagreo: You think Im in drugs??? lol... Im too healthy, horrible cat!</p>

<p>Salem: You live so far from here...Why dont you stay there bothering dogs?</p>

<p>Zagreo: Im the King of the Earth!!!</p>

<p>Pixie: Can I pee on your face?</p>

<p>Zagreo: Ask your owner....</p>

<p>Gobie: Zag... Just take it easy... Lixie Ellie thinks you are hot!</p>

<p>Zagreo: Damn idiot cats!!! I dont flirt with animals!</p>

<p>(Zagreo runs away screaming and shouting)</p>

<p>THE2METACATS: ...Gods...</p>

<p>THE2ACORNCATS: ...Gods...</p>&quot;
&quot;62&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	The2AqrnCats  	8/26/2005 5:05 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (6 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>Ellie: What in the world does zagreo_rufus mean?</p>

<p>Salem: I believe it's ZAGREO_RUFUS.</p>

<p>Ellie stares dully. You're an idiot.</p>

<p>Salem leaps down from the bed to aggress on Ellie. Ellie flees. Salem pursues. Ellie cuts and weaves around mile high heaps of laundry. Salem jumps clear over the obstacles. Ellie bounds onto the window sill. Salem attempts to follow but finds that there isn't enough room on the sill to accomodate his girth. Regardless, Ellie flees again. Salem follows hot on Ellie's tail. Salem corners Ellie by the garbage can.</p>

<p>Salem: You'll learn your place little woman. Don't call me names. It makes me think that YOU might believe yourself to be the dominant one in this house.</p>

<p>Ellie hisses and growls.</p>

<p>Aqrn stirs from her sleep to visit the latrine. What in hell is WITH you two?! Freak animals! Running around all night long. Lemme SLEEP!</p>

<p>Ellie rips across the floor to pounce on a fuzzy ball lying unawares on the floor.</p>

<p>Salem streaks to Aqrn's desk to seat himself on the keyboard.</p>

<p>Aqrn: Stoppit! Man, I'll cut the pair of you up and feed you to the neighbours. Ron'd love fresh cat meat.</p>

<p>Salem lies down.</p>

<p>Ellie throws her ball in the air and watches it land on a plastic bag, then commences the noisy search.</p>

<p>Agrajag: What's going on?</p>

<p>Aqrn: I think I'm going to clean the litter box. The cats have gone mad. They must be burning their feces to get high off of them.</p>

<p>Agrajag: It's probably Carl. Go back to sleep.</p>&quot;
&quot;63&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	3/31/2004 1:47 am <br />
To: 	The2MetaCats 	 (1 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>Hiya Gobie and Pixie {quick scritch behind the ear for Gobie and a slowly placed catnip mouse for Pix while i sneak Gobie some chips}</p>

<p>Ok guys i have a 3 week old kitten that squeeks like a bird...(ask ya human he heard it) called Raptor...have managed to get around the sustenance thing and she seems to have a limited handle on self cleaning...but having way big issues with the whole lift short hairy tail up and toilet away from legs?  any hints gladly appreciated cause i aint licking her clean :S</p>&quot;
&quot;63&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	The2MetaCats  Staff 	3/31/2004 9:04 am <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (2 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>Gobie: \&quot;Well first off we go to my favorite subject!\&quot;</p>

<p>Pixie: \&quot;Chewing on me and playing way too rough?\&quot;</p>

<p>Gobie: Not that! Not this time. ;) no, first we discuss food, during our young lives diet is a very important factor at our cutest stages, although I'm still quite the sleek handsome cat type.\&quot;</p>

<p>Pixie: \&quot;....,\&quot;</p>

<p>Gobie: \&quot;Yeah, haters, anyways, proper balanced diet and nutrition for the youngers is a must, it promotes good furcoats and digestion!\&quot;</p>

<p>(Pixie remains notably quiet as she never learned self grooming until just this year and still gets neglected rearfender danglies that eventually to fall off, but in nice places for bare human feet to step on..)</p>

<p>Gobie: \&quot;A nice warm abrasive sponge can simulate the uh less savory aspects of feline motherhood upon the rear section of a soiled kitten and an idea that just came to mind for me is showing it that section of cleaning for itself, a mild tasty fish oil applied to the area will lead by scent a new area that perhaps will become fixed in it's mind as a cleanable surface. Little versions of us have yet to discover the flexibility of the feline spine and demonstrating that to a youngun will frighten or confuse it. Pretzelled kittens don't respond well to humans later in life.\&quot;</p>

<p>Pixie: \&quot;I'm scared of them anyways, Don't know why, just scared, skittery, you live with the humans I do and tell me.\&quot;</p>

<p>Gobie: \&quot;Pfft.\&quot;</p>

<p>Pixie: \&quot;Welll..\&quot;</p>

<p>Gobie: \&quot;Well me being the genius I am humble offer you my advice on this and say unto you GET OVER IT!\&quot;</p>

<p>Pixie: \&quot;Pfft.\&quot;</p>

<p>Gobie: \&quot;Rach is a bad influence on you, yknow that?\&quot;</p>

<p>Pixie: \&quot;Oh yeah? WHat about you mister originality, not only did you pfft too, but you also got your grooming tips ideas from that issue of CatFancy you're reading!\&quot;</p>

<p>(Gobie sits on the magazine, covering it slowly as if he meant to.)</p>

<p>Gobie: \&quot;Pfft.\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;63&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	3/31/2004 3:32 pm <br />
To: 	The2MetaCats unread 	 (3 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>Hahahaha...erm thanks much i'd forgotten about the 'make the area a tasty treat'... been nearly 14 years since i had one this little to raise</p>&quot;
&quot;63&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Guest 	4/8/2004 11:09 am <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (4 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>You need to do what we cat breeders call diapering.</p>

<p>No, you do not lick the bum or anything like that or even put a diaper on the kitten.  You simply take a warm wash cloth and clean the area.  The kitten is way to young to be away from mom. </p>

<p>The kittens do not start using the litter box until at least 6 to 8 weeks old.</p>

<p>Also you should be syringe feeding this kitten as well.  NO milk at any time.  It will give the diarrhea.</p>&quot;
&quot;63&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/9/2004 5:56 pm <br />
To: 	Guest unread 	 (5 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>[Agreed, Warm sponge was mentioned I think, but different methods for different cats. We got our's as soon as the eyes opened, simply because the owner's had a 3 yr old daughter who was uncontrollably bouncing the nice round fuzzy babies off of stuff, lol. We used the warm sponge and for the first 4 weeks he got baths, along with the fish oil trick a little bit afterward. Now he's a huge furry muscley healthy pain in the butt.]</p>&quot;
&quot;64&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	11/14/2003 6:48 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 4) </p>
 	
<p>{Here's what I got so far on Celtic Astrology. There's far more to it, it even has it's own version of full birth charts. For further interpretation just gimme a hollah or wait til I get enough time to do up a full impersonal addition to the thread.}</p>

<p>&laquo; Celtic Astrology! &raquo;</p>

<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Celtic Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
Pages:  1 </p>

<p>Hawthorn! May 13 - June 9</p>

<p>Ash! Feb. 8 - March 17.</p>

<p>Vine! Sept. 2 - 29.</p>

<p>Alder! March 18 - April 14.</p>

<p>Elder! Nov. 25 - Dec. 22.</p>

<p>Reed! Oct. 28 - Nov. 24.</p>

<p>Ivy! Sept. 30 - Oct. 27.</p>

<p>Hazel! Aug. 5 - Sept. 1.</p>

<p>Holly! July 8 - Aug 4.</p>

<p>Oak! June 10 - July 7.</p>

<p>Willow! April 15 - May 12.</p>

<p>Rowan! Jan. 21 - Feb. 17.</p>

<p>Birch! Dec. 24 - Jan. 20.</p>&quot;
&quot;64&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	11/14/2003 6:54 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (2 of 4) </p>
 	
<p>{Bibliography, lest anyone get the idea that I KNOW any of this stuff..,}</p>

<p><br />
The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Celtic Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  Bibliography!</p>

<p>Pages: 1 </p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}</p>

<p>Bibliography!</p>

<p>This information is sourced from</p>

<p>The Handbook of<br />
CelTic ASTRology<br />
by: Helena Paterson</p>

<p>This is the 13 sign<br />
Lunar Zodiac<br />
used by<br />
the Ancient Druids!</p>&quot;
&quot;64&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	11/14/2003 7:05 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (3 of 4) </p>
 	
<p>{I'm only posting infotainment on the signs that got responses fromt he old board, but there's always more where that came from.}</p>

<p>  Hawthorn! May 13 - June - 9.</p>

<p>Pages: 1 </p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Hawthorn! May 13 - June - 9.</p>

<p>Celtic Symbol of The Chalice.</p>

<p>GobieTum PixieTum TuggerCats<br />
Re: Hawthorn! May 13 - June - 9.<br />
&raquo;<br />
This one's Gobie, always whining whenever his chalice is empty or sometimes not even then, is not happy until his food dish/chalice is filled to overflowing, heh.</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
Re: Hawthorn! May 13 - June - 9.<br />
&raquo;<br />
Ouch Gobie and Tess would kill each other proving the other was more able then</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: Hawthorn! May 13 - June - 9.</p>

<p>Naawh Gobie would just say:<br />
\&quot;RROOOAAR!!</p>

<p>Audio:<br />
<a href="http://wtv-zone.com/caseman/halo/wav/growl3.wav\&quot;">http://wtv-zone.com/caseman/halo/wav/growl3.wav\&quot;</a></p>

<p>He's my little baby manticore!</p>&quot;
&quot;64&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	11/14/2003 7:10 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (4 of 4) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Celtic Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  Ash! Feb. 8 - March 17.<br />
Pages: 1 </p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Ash! Feb. 8 - March 17.<br />
Celtic Symbol is The Trident or Sea-horse.</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
Trident huh?<br />
Does that mean I am Queen of the Sea like the Trident holder in Little Mermaid?<br />
I will think about how to properly rule....<br />
Rachelle Rules All<br />
&gt;&gt; I like that (I get the remote)<br />
{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: Ash! Feb. 8 - March 17.<br />
Well makes sense the ruling planet iis Neptune, and Neptune had a trident too., Hmm.,</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
Re: Ash! Feb. 8 - March 17.<br />
my favourite gentleman was born in this time...his name was Wentyl and yet he could say 'Mouse'...best ever fourlegged soul i have had the opportunity to meet...he was always of a giving nature and made sure that everyone around him was content and it is my fondest wish that i will meet him again in this life time because true understanding and acceptance is a rare and beautiful gift [And he was born within these dates</p>

<p>Editor's note: Sorry again Rach, but your purple color was'nt coming thru with that missing \&quot;[\&quot; suffix, and thank goddess someone's saying something I lost my Celtic sourcebook, :S anyone got info on these? Dont be bashful!</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
<a href="http://wtv-zone.com/caseman/halo/wav/growl3.wav">http://wtv-zone.com/caseman/halo/wav/growl3.wav</a></p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/24/2003 4:44 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Damn, I didnt even mostly want to talk about this, but I guess it needs said to some extent. It's not lke I got an embarassing disease, right?</p>

<p>Here goes:</p>

<p>Health Updates and some Merry Christmas stuff also.</p>

<p>Okay well to keep y'all up to speed there have been changes and not many of them good.</p>

<p>Alright, after swollen adema ankles and hard red bumps appearing on my legs we went to the hospital, there I was misdiagnosed with Cellulitis. So they prescribed me to elevating the legs, a low sodium diet, and Keflex</p>

<p>(Cephalixen).</p>

<p>When the antibiotic was'nt working and the pain was only increasing, I was almost downright immobilised, we returned to the ER Waiting lobby. There they discovered this was far worse, and decided then was the time to be absolutely sure what was going on. So I then received 2 Xrays revealing to me, swollen Lymphatic growths in both lungs. I also had numerous vials and bottles of blood extracted from my arm after a few botched attempts to pierce my armored hide, they found a good place for a needle, in fact they liked it so much there, they kept it in me for 3more hours, to dangle and get sore. I also had CatScans done, that's an eery experience also.</p>

<p>So after all that I was also given a Tuberculosis test, which I passed with the healthnoted LACK of flying colors, as in rash indications.</p>

<p>So now prescribed Naproxen, Prednisone, and Wheee heee heee heee aherm..., Hydrocodone, also known as Vicodin and again the low sodium and relax no stress no smoking regimen.</p>

<p>Recently I was at the Interfaith Clinic, a low budget operation that also tested the heck outta me, body and mind. Long waits in a small empty room chipped at me a bit, but they finally got around to giving me an EKG and testing my Blood Oxygen levels, both of which turned out nominal, (Of cuorse, was relatively inactive then so I would be testing alright, but merely running across the road can wind me.) although the nurse had to shave my pelt in order to keep the contacts from slipping, (Call me \&quot;A-Patchy\&quot;) I was alright, and was given more info on this.</p>

<p>Full diagnosis: Erythema Nodosum as a symptom/result of Sarcoidosis in the lungs. It doesnt end there, I'm scheduled 1 or 2 more times for Hospitalising. They wanna knock me unconscious for 2 hours and stick a camera down my lungs to look at my lung matter and take a small nip of whats happening down there to analise what's what. Bronchoscopy It's called, a great way to spend the holidays is what I see it as, not and HUMBUG! I so F\\_/@%ing hate Christmas now, lol.</p>

<p>But for the rest of you Merry Christmas anyways, don't overwhelm me with sympathy, It'll only bum out me further, I just wanted to not be hiding anything from anyone until it was too late.</p>

<p>Bloodgeon the CobaltManticore of 73!</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/26/2003 1:06 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (2 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Here's a little something on what ails me.}</p>

<p>Sarcoid Networking Association</p>

<p>{Part of my search for a Support Group, I found out alot of people have very similar circumstances, and most of all of them just want their lives back too.}</p>

<p>What is sarcoidosis?<br />
Pronounced SAR-coy-DOH-sis, it is a multi-system, granulomatous disease that can and does attack any organ of the body. It mimics other diseases, often making diagnosis a long and difficult process.<br />
{Yep, at first Mine was diagnosed as Cellulitis!}<br />
Sarcoidosis, often shortened to Sarcoid, can be acute or chronic. It can go into remission for weeks or months or years. Sarcoidosis is not contagious.National Heart, Lung, and Blood, Institute (NHLBI) fact sheet on Sarcoidosis</p>

<p>What causes sarcoidosis?<br />
The cause of Sarcoidosis is unknown.  Researchers suspect several possibilities:</p>

<p>- A viral or bacterial infection<br />
{Maybe the flu I had.}<br />
- A defect in the immune system<br />
{?Dunno?}<br />
- Exposure to a toxic substance<br />
{I'm a smoker, and was working near a pet litter plants that had woodpulp and other stuff in the air.}<br />
- Unknown environmental trigger</p>

<p>- An inherited or genetic factor</p>

<p>Who can develop sarcoidosis?<br />
Sarcoidosis affects all races and age groups. Usually it is diagnosed in young adults between the ages of 20 and 40 years.<br />
{I'm only just now 30, and what fun it be so far.}<br />
But every age group has newly diagnosed patients &ndash; from very young children to senior citizens in their 90's.   More women than men seem to be affected. Sarcoid is found world-wide, but appears to be more common among those of Northern European ancestry. {Damn me and my Scots-Irish, some German/Finnish, etc.}<br />
\&quot;In the United States it appears that more Afro-Americans have sarcoidosis and is more prevalent among women then men.\&quot;<br />
{There ya go, I guess Mom was right about me having African Ancestors?}</p>

<p>What is a granulonoma?<br />
Granuloma is a round or oval nodule that consists of inflammatory cells. Lymphocytes, epithelioid cells and giant cells  are the main constituents of a sarcoid granuloma. Because these nodules are solid and have no holes, they are referred to as 'non-caseating granulomas'. These granulomas ultimately become scar or fibrosis.<br />
{Mine onthe X-ray looked like a cluster of grapes in both lungs, and I got some kind of buildup in the upper hemispheres as well.}</p>

<p>How is sarcoidosis diagnosed?<br />
A physician takes an extensive medical history from the patient, and does a thorough physical examination including blood work,<br />
{They took 3-4 vials and 2-3 bottles o blood outta me, harrr yo ho ho bottles of Blood, harrr, nm.lol}<br />
pulmonary function tests (PFT)<br />
{Got my EKG and Bloodoxygen absorption testing done too.}<br />
and x-rays<br />
{Even had a Cat Scan, and I'm good with Cats! :D lol but it was one eery experience, like being inside a microwave.}. <br />
An Ophthalmologist may do a complete eye examination to rule out any disease process. Other diagnostic tests can include a Gallium Scan, CT scan<br />
{Yyyup!},<br />
MRI and/or removal (biopsy) of a small piece of tissue from a suspected area.  Examination of this specimen under a microscope will identify any granulomas present.<br />
{My next ball of fun is in the form of a Bronchoscopy, but the scheduled it so far ahead, I get to hang ot in limbo for weeks on end, that's cruelty isnt it?}</p>

<p>What areas of the body can develop sarcoidosis?<br />
Although the lungs are commonly involved with sarcoidosis in over 90% of patients, the eyes and skin are the second most common organs affected. Any lymph nodes<br />
{The lung ones so far.}<br />
, joints<br />
{I get it in the joints badly, bigtime, and that's called Arthralgia or in my case Polyarthralgia},<br />
muscles<br />
{These too to some extent.},<br />
bones, heart, liver, kidney, the nervous system, spleen and any other organ can develop granulomas. Today, sophisticated technology is making the diagnosis of Sarcoidosis more quickly and easily.</p>

<p>What are the symptoms?<br />
Symptoms depend on the organ involved with granulomas. Some people have no symptoms at all and diagnosis is made accidentally. Sometimes a person may have a low grade temperature and/or night sweats.<br />
{I had/have both. a perpetual psuedo-flu.}<br />
Breathing problems, such as  shortness of breath, cough, or wheezing may not be present.<br />
{Yes to all of the above.} <br />
Swollen lymph nodes may be felt or seen on an x-ray. Blurred vision, light sensitivity Always been sensitiveto light},<br />
redness,  pain in the eyes may suggest sarcoidosis. Tear glands may also be involved. Skin granulomas can appear anywhere on the body. Lupus Pernio is a characteristic of sarcoid granuloma. Several persistent skin rashes can be suspect for sarcoidosis. Another condition, Erythema Nodosum, is associated with sarcoidosis and other inflammatory disorders.<br />
{This was the thing that tipped them off to me even having anything wrong, Bless the Nodosum for attracting attention to this.}<br />
Joint swelling, similar to arthritis, can indicate sarcoidosis. The pain and tenderness are most common around ankles<br />
{ANkles, yes, way bad, could hardly even walk!},<br />
knees, wrists<br />
{Even one wrist got into it, but I thoght it was because of hours-long chatsessions, lol}<br />
and fingers. Less common bone cysts of sarcoid can be seen on x-ray examination. Granulomas in the nervous system cause the brain and nerves to work improperly. Symptoms can include pain, tingling, numbness, or loss of sensation. Heart involvement may be suspected if there is a history of any abnormal cardiac symptoms or irregular heart rate.<br />
{There is an irregular heartbeat thing, but I've had that for years.}</p>

<p>How is it treated?<br />
In many cases, the symptoms of the disease goes away without any treatment. The physician may choose to follow the patient for several months with periodic PFTs and chest x-rays. When therapy is indicated, the first drug of choice is usually a corticosteroid such as Prednisone.<br />
{My buddy old pal Prednisone, this one decreased the swelling on the ankles.} <br />
Other immune suppressants such as Imuran, methotrexate or Cytoxin, or drugs used to treat disorders like arthritis and asthma, may be used instead of or with Prednisone. In rare cases, transplant of the affected organ may be necessary to give quality of life.<br />
Sarcoidosis is not usually fatal. With early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, many people live quality lives with some lifestyle changes.</p>

<p>{And there ya have it. Any questions on this? Have I depressed anyone?lol. Other things they did'nt mention as results, symptoms side affects go. Fatigue, Depression, Anxiety, Irritability, loss of appetite, weight gain/loss and Migraines! Hmm., revenge on the Better half? It's now MY TURN to get menstrual, HHRRAAAARRGGH!!!}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	PeaceTurtle  	12/27/2003 8:38 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (3 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Hi Bludgeon:</p>

<p>I know you don't know me from a hole in the ground, but I look at this site a bit and was following your plight.  If I may, I had this listing of sarcoid sites that have helped me in giving information to a few of the patients I have had that have had a secondary diagnosis of sarcoidosis (I'm a physical therapist).  If you have this information already, or if I've inadvertently just rammed my foot in my mouth, I sicnerely apologize, and send you wishes for a long steady remission.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sarcoidcenter.com">http://www.sarcoidcenter.com</a>/<br />
<a href="http://www.lungusa.org/diseases/lungsarcoido.html">http://www.lungusa.org/diseases/lungsarcoido.html</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/other/sarcoidosis/">http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/other/sarcoidosis/</a><br />
<a href="http://groups.msn.com/SarcoidBuddies">http://groups.msn.com/SarcoidBuddies</a></p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/27/2003 10:40 pm <br />
To: 	PeaceTurtle 	 (4 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Omgawsh, the PeaceTurtle talks?!? lol, j/k. Yeah, actually those sites seem asmuch or more solid leads than what I've been provided. MSN Having a group on that, what Does'nt MSN have a group on is the question. I'll keep those links on hand for me and any other fellow sarcoid recipients I might run across. (Is'nt that the beauty of the Intercontinental Network?) Speakign of physical therapy, took my very very very last doses of Naproxen and Prednisone and then I went about normal living/work. I was Good for that 6 hour shift right up until the end when I got home I slept for 5 more hours.}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/28/2003 4:25 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (5 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Was just checking out one of the links Peaceturtle provided and found this online slideshow.}</p>

<p>x-plain.com:<br />
X-plain on Line Instructions<br />
<a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/_instruct/instructions.html?ModuleURL=sacroidosis&amp;LMModuleID=id329101&amp;x=87&amp;y=23">http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/_instruct/instructions.html?ModuleURL=sacroidosis&amp;LMModuleID=id329101&amp;x=87&amp;y=23</a></p>

<p>{I watched nearly the whole thing I think, but it bugs me how all these different sites give slightly different informations. This isn't like a Consumer Report on the latest hitech gadgets, this is a serious illness, and people have it! We need straight talk and uniform expectations of this thing we have to endure.}</p>

<p>{Damn I never thought I'd be so passionate about this topic. I never thought things would go this way for me. I didnt even know about this disease until fairly recently, and now I have it. I'm partially scared of dying, partially just wanting to give up and get it over with, but mostly I just want my life back to normal, I want to forget I ever had this thing and get back to the strong capable me I had up on a pedestal, back when I could walk like the King of Beasts, a Metal God, above it all and stomping whatever got in my way. Now I wake up hurting all over, nightsweats, wheezing like a mummy, too hot or shivering fiercely chilled, and whining non-stop narrating my internal monitorings. Yeah, this is great! I gotta find a support group and fast. I can admit, I need help. You guys have been great about this and I ty for tolerating my crappy condition(s) these last few weeks, but I can't be like this, here, putting a damper on the brilliance gleaming I hoped would signify to mind what this site is about. I'll be taking breaks when needed, but I will be by when I'm up enough to keep up enough.}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/28/2003 12:55 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (6 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Okay well, I posted a Sarc-link on my Webtv sites to see, it's worth the checking out. It was made by the owner of the MSN Sarcoidbuddies group. Well sheesh, I left the room to poop and you all fled, so I had to do something, so I got bizzay! I checked out all the sites links, posted, read, learned, feared, smiled, laughed mildly so as not to start a coughing fit and most of all kept emotions at bay, bad news is:}</p>

<p><a href="mailto:SarcoidBuddies@groups.msn.com">SarcoidBuddies@groups.msn.com</a> </p>
 
<p>This is a members-only area You need to be a group member in order to gain access to this area. You have already applied to join this group. You will receive an e-mail when your application is approved or denied by the group manager.</p>

<p>{I haven't been approved yet, but I am a nightowltype so I can wait a little longer for my dayside people to have their first coffee and toast (salt-free, I'd advise, hey if I can't have it noone can!) and all that. They said to keep a diary, it's helpful.., I think that's what I'm doing here, but in true double Leo fashion I'm doing it in the spotlight like some kind of Online Reality Series? Oh brother,}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/5/2004 3:56 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (7 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Okay well for updates lately, it's not looking very fun. The removal of the Meds from my prescription is allowing my legs to swell back up to their former Erythema Nodosum-ic glory. This along with the ever lovable Polyarthralgia has me nearly immobile and at least homebound for the nonce. Hospitally speaking, I forgot to mention they did some more mosquito work and drained more blood for my ACE Calcium test or whatever. The nurse bruised me good by flying through the vein or artery or whatever. Helps when you're not leaning on the neeedle, eh? Finally, I'm still eagerly awaiting the camera into my lungs while I'm drugged day of Jan. 14th! Dum dum duh DAAAAH. That should be a BLAST! I might not beon for that day because during, I'll be there, after I'll be grogged. If I do make it online and grogged, let the fun BEGIN! lol. Could get interesting! In closing I wanna thank the awesome hosts and chatters who help make this place what this place is, with or without me on. I try to get on as much as I can, but I also look out fur numero uno and if my body says \&quot;EEEEEHHHRRRROOOOOWWWRRRRWWWCH!!!\&quot;</p>

<p>I sometimes listen! ;)</p>

<p>Man, do I ever just want all this to END!}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	1/5/2004 4:27 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (8 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Thanks as a host and a chatter for keeping us up to date...we all hope the end means you kicking ass this side of the ether not the other :P...hope you know if any of us could stop it we would, the rest involves you accepting that we are still there...lol this has a two day delete attached...ie this message shall self destruct yada yada...lmao and hoping you are coughing less than me reading this :|...love light and blessings since sleep well dream deep is only good for actual sleeping people</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/5/2004 10:21 am <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (9 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Ah, I can guaran-damn-tee I'm coughing more than you could ever imagine! Good news is most the time I'm uh \&quot;producing\&quot;. I need a darn bucket, or the cleanup bots will be \&quot;Ack-skating\&quot;, and yes I know I'm up early. Early morning Gryph bustlings and a call asking for someone named \&quot;Christy?\&quot;.</p>

<p>A wrong number at this time of day? What are these people suicidal? Speaking of, I do plan to stick around for quite some time! Damn. can sa it but it feels like still don't totally mean it. Well, I'm saying it anyways! THE COBALT MANTICORE WILL LIVE!}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	racheals  	1/7/2004 1:59 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (10 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>hey bloodsuxer ,</p>

<p>dont let the man  get ya down  be  brave and  stay  free</p>

<p>vaaaaaaaarrrooooom im out</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/7/2004 2:04 pm <br />
To: 	racheals 	 (11 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Always, and... what's a \&quot;suxer\&quot;? Confused bloodsuckers and inquiring minds wanna know, lol. Man, I'm a smart ash today.}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	racheals  	1/7/2004 2:09 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (12 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>yea yea  you  bloodsucker ,</p>

<p>smartash lol  yea  wouldnt have ya  anyother  way  look  for  u to  suck my  blood  this very  day  in the  room </p>

<p><br />
vaaarrrrroooooom  im  out</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/7/2004 5:59 pm <br />
To: 	racheals 	 (13 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Nnnnope, I'm on a dietary regimen and you might be too high in sodium. lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	racheals  	1/7/2004 6:09 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (14 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>well im sowwy im  suga and  spice  and  lotz of things nice  but  ill  give ya  greaf when i c ya round ok  hope ur  feeling better</p>

<p><br />
vaaaaarooooommmmm  shake the  room</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	peace8047  	1/7/2004 6:23 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (15 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>as you realize i am not much at post but heres hoping it will get better soon</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/7/2004 6:51 pm <br />
To: 	peace8047 unread 	 (16 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Oh man, ty all. The support is hard to place, but good to have around! I just found some info on the main 2 meds they had me on:</p>

<p>Prednisone: It reduces swelling.<br />
(and I'd like to have it back now, or wait...)<br />
May experience fatigue, weakness, stomach upset or dizziness when the medication is suddenly stopped.<br />
(Okay well 'm over that post-med-hurdle, but the side effects were about the same anyways, so damned if ya do, damned if ya dont..)</p>

<p>Naproxen: This one was my angel! a Painkiller, Anti-Inflammatory Cold and Flu symptom-smasher! btw it's also known as \&quot;Aleve\&quot; (Kyuubi, you were right on the money! I should have listened!) That's now on my shopping list! God, I'm glad I reveiwed this paperwork!</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/8/2004 1:23 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (17 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Man, the Aleve did aaalllrrriiiiight! I slept pretty okay, but then again, I'm almost sleeping 16 hours a day max. The cats love this, a nice warm human to lounge on right as long as they need him for. Well, it seems I AM reaching other Sarcoid uh persons, people going through the same thing, and if she doesnt mind, I'll post this letter I got for the valuable info it has!}</p>

<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>Subject: Sarcoidosis</p>

<p>Dear &trade;&reg;&aring;, {Heh, name, uh, yeah, coded}</p>
 
<p>I read your post on the Internet. I hope you are doing okay. I have chronic sarcoidosis and had many troublesome symptoms. Perhaps my story will help you. {Living it day to day and here's to hoping.}</p>
 
<p>I do not want to take Prednisone (steroids) because it isn't a cure, it has nasty side effects, it causes relapses, it is addicting and it can have dire consequences of long-term use such as diabetes, cataracts, osteoporosis and avascular necrosis. {To replace one disease with 5 others is completely unacceptable. Funny how the paperwork on it says for you to tell your doctor if you have had any problems with the diseases you've named above AND much more. Prednisone's more nasty than I thought.}</p>
 
<p>So I did lots of research on the Internet and discovered a  website for physicians, nurses and patients called <a href="http://www.sarcinfo.com">www.sarcinfo.com</a>  They report that new research from Johns Hopkins, VA-Vanderbilt and a landmark Swedish study confirms earlier studies that mycoplasma bacteria is the likely cause of sarcoidosis. {omg, a source, for this \&quot;fluke\&quot; disease?}</p>
 
<p>A researcher, Trevor Marshall, PhD, who has had sarcoidosis for 30 yrs, has developed a safe treatment protocol based on the bacterial etiology theory plus information he and his pharmacist wife have discovered about medications to quell inflammation. He has successfully put his Stage IV sarcoidosis into remission. It involves simple bloodwork to check the level of Vitamin D metabolites which are elevated with granulomatous inflammation. {More bloodwork, ack, the scary part is the inconsistency of treatment and information on the subject, and we let these folks dress up all in white and run around with sharp objects? (~~ShUdDeRs!~~)}</p>
 
<p>Mycobacteria trigger a run-away immune system response in people who are genetically susceptible which causes the granulatomous lesions of sarcoidosis. The cells in these lesions actually produce large quantities of 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin-D which our bodies are unable to regulate. It's this abnormal level of Hormone-D that causes many of the symptoms like fatigue {Yes!}, muscle pain/weakness {Yeah!}, numbness {Er, no, mildly?}, joint pain {Oh hell yeah!}, dizziness {A bit.}, sleep disturbance {Uh.}, facial palsy and migraines. {Yes to migraines, like just wanna tear half my head off!}</p>
 
<p>This inflammatory process can be blocked with a new class of mild antihypertensives called Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) which alleviates many of the symptoms. Because the bacteria are hidden within the inflamed cells of the immune system and do not have cell walls, they require a specific antibiotic protocol to kill them.  Avoiding sunlight/bright lights and intake of Vitamin D is also important because this causes the Hormone-D level to rise. {Avoid, sunlight, bright lights, to keep from producing more D?}</p>
 
<p>I have been following this protocol and my symptoms have greatly improved.  I am aware of many other people who are achieving similar results.</p>
 
<p>I hope that you will visit <a href="http://www.sarcinfo.com">www.sarcinfo.com</a>, read the information, get quick answers to your questions, decide for yourself and then talk to your doctor. </p>
 
<p>Sincerely,</p>
 
<p>Meg Mangin, R.N.</p>

<p>{I'll visit that site riight after this is posted annnnnd... ZIP!&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/10/2004 1:33 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (18 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Grrrr.., the Jan 14th day of dread is in actuality only going to be a $50 dollar consultation and Scheduling for the actual bronchoscopy!!! So that means get to wait LONGRRRRRR!!!</p>

<p>(Loads of words that cannot be said without negative attention are said loudly and vehemently offscreen.)</p>

<p>In other news. :) I went to SarcInfo.com and met Meg and other folks going through this affliction. I got Info, Insight and Incentive to come back for more, I mean, what else am I doing for awhile?}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	racheals  	1/11/2004 1:40 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (19 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>hey  bloodsucker ,</p>

<p> hey man stay  posative  i no  its hard but i no you can  do it and we are all  pulling  for you  and hope the best</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/11/2004 10:41 pm <br />
To: 	racheals 	 (20 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{It's getting better, it has to.}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	racheals  	1/12/2004 2:21 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (21 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>trust me  things always  seem dakest  b 4 the  light  aww who the  heck  am i kidding  dude  you,ll  be  fine i promise  and things will get better</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/12/2004 4:51 pm <br />
To: 	racheals 	 (22 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Ah, I aint afraid of the dak, uh, dark. I AM the Darkness. In fact, last night, in pitch blackness I walked a 2.5 mile route. I'm payng for it now, but gawh damnit I DID IT!}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	racheals  	1/12/2004 6:58 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (23 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>see i told you be  posative  and   good things  will come to you my friend</p>

<p>voom voom shake that  room  sweetie</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	1/12/2004 9:27 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (24 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Good to see that you minded the good matter dude...after all that is what is much appreciated about ya ;)</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/12/2004 11:02 pm <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (25 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Yeah!}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/14/2004 2:56 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (26 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Okay today is the day I go talk to Mr. Pulmologist for one hour and $50-frikkin-dollars! (Who thinks Their time is worth that damn much money? I mean what are they doing otherwise? I would think they'd enjoy the break, not get all fizzly and charge like they hated talking to people.) Ten immediately head back home and get ready for a nigh fullup work week. Slammed back into the world of the living and praying this coffee will be enough to carry me through the windstorm of happenings. I've gotten way too lazy in my time off. Better t get back behind the badge and keep on working. These monstrous hospie bills are'nt going to pay themselves..,}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/15/2004 4:31 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (27 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{I'm tired and foggyminded so 'm gonna make this breif. Eeeevidently my case is very fascinating to doctors, and a bit of a concern too. My Sarcoid lung growths are'nt growing in the standard patterns. Tehy're widespread nd I got growths in the upper lungs of a significant density also. So at first teh Doc was, well, these thigns usually solve temselves, then he relooked at my xrays and ct scans and decided, I definitely need the bronchoscopy and soon. So, they're gonna have me not eat before the thing, then the wanna knock me out with a form of morphine and stick the camera tube into my Nose andput me on oxygen with an IV tube in my arms. wha a pretty picture that will make, 'll look just like a real emergency! lol. aherm. and flood my lungs with a fluid, drain it for cell readings or something, or a biopsy, I'm still not sure what the heck.</p>

<p>{Screw the typos, I'm f-yawn-king TIRED!.}</p>

<p>ANyways, I worked/trained and tomorrow night I do the first of 3 12 hour shifts, walking, walking, walking and stuff. Hmmm I see 2 stupid names that may have to be banned , just on principle they're lame names. Well, this is therapeutic. :) Seeyall when and if.}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ummagumma99  	1/17/2004 4:56 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (28 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Dear meta,</p>

<p>Im so glad your a friggin scorpio!!Have I told you how much you have made me hit the floor laughing my ass off .</p>

<p>I missed you the other night and i was bummed too.</p>

<p>Hang in there!! Everything will be Ok  !!!</p>

<p>Three's company too!!!</p>

<p>I love you,</p>

<p>Karen</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/17/2004 10:37 am <br />
To: 	ummagumma99 	 (29 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Scorpio's keeping me oddly sane through this. If I die, I die. :) But Scorpio luck would have me living to suffer this for as long as it shall suffer me to endure it. Tuesday is rushing forward. Lemme pre-announce my possible absence that day as I'm going to be strapped down, tranquilized, cut-up, stress-tested and sent home drugged to mini-coma for the rest of the day. and ty Umma I loves ya tooski. Tres' Compange' Duex (i think?) lol}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/17/2004 11:28 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (30 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Okay Kipy's Sarcbuddies group is'nt posting any-damned-thing I have to say so Ffff-em! i DID MEET OTHER NICE FOLKS! OOPS CAPS LOCK. Anyways..,:}</p>

<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>Subject: Re: [erythema_nodosum_Group] Interesting Research Links Reply to: <a href="mailto:erythema_nodosum_Group@yahoogroups.com">erythema_nodosum_Group@yahoogroups.com</a></p>

<p>Dear Cobalt,<br />
     My muscles would ache after a 12 hr. shift if I could even do a 12 hr. shift. I'd be lame!</p>

<p>In my own case, the position of the lump makes all the difference. I think having a lump right on the calf muscle could be putting lots of pressure on the muscle--aggravated by all that walking and standing.</p>

<p>Once you get the swelling to go down, it may feel lots better. Have you tried ice packs? They give  a nice temporary cooling, but for me the only real help is to get bedrest--the longer the better. It is amazing how much improved I am after a good long sleep.</p>

<p>     Interesting that you have the \&quot;nodosum\&quot; without the \&quot;erythema\&quot;.</p>

<p>Sometimes mine start that way, but they eventually do get red--really red. Take a look at the photos in our photo section to see how many different ways EN can look. Quite a variety!</p>

<p>      Have a great day, and  I hope you feel better soon!<br />
      Love,<br />
      Rebecca<br />
To visit your group on the web, go to:<br />
<a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/erythema_nodosum_Group/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/erythema_nodosum_Group/</a></p>
 
<p><br />
To visit your group on the web, go to:<br />
<a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/erythema_nodosum_Group/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/erythema_nodosum_Group/</a></p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;31&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/19/2004 7:15 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (31 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Some info from one of my aunts!}</p>

<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>From: salsa<br />
To: CobaltManticore73</p>

<p>Subject: health conditions</p>
 
<p>I have never heard of your conditions so I googled them &amp; came up with the following info.  I hope this is helpful.<br />
Love,          </p>
 
<p>Erythema nodosum<br />
Erythema nodosum is a skin condition where red lumps form on the shins, and less commonly the thighs and forearms.</p>

<p>Erythema nodosum of unknown origin<br />
Three to six women are affected for each man with erythema nodosum (EN). However the sex incidence before puberty is about equal. Most cases occur between the ages of 20 and 45, with a peak from 20 to 30. EN occurs occasionally in the elderly and in children.<br />
Causes<br />
EN appears to be a hypersensitivity reaction with a number of different causes.<br />
Common causes in New Zealand are:<br />
Throat infections; these may be due to streptococccus, or viral in origin.<br />
Sarcoidosis; EN is often associated with enlargement of the lymph nodes (bihilar lymphadenopathy) in the lungs in sarcoidosis. This is known as Lofgren's syndrome. It may result in a dry cough or some shortness of breath.<br />
Tuberculosis (TB); EN occurs with the primary infection with TB. TB in New Zealand is currently uncommon.<br />
Pregnancy or the oral contraceptive pill; EN may occur after the first 2 or 3 cycles on the pill. EN may occur in pregnancy, clear after delivery, then recur in subsequent pregnancies.<br />
Other drugs; other drugs which can cause EN include: sulphonamides, saliclyates, bromides, iodides and gold salts.<br />
Other causes; there are many other causes of EN but these are uncommon in New Zealand.<br />
Clinical presentation of EN<br />
EN may be preceded by an upper respiratory infection 7-14 days beforehand or by a longer period of feeling \&quot;below par\&quot;, loss of weight and cough. Other symptoms depend on the cause of the EN.<br />
Joint aches occur in over half of cases regardless of cause. The knee jonts are almost always affected, the other large joints less commonly. Joint symptoms may persist for months afterwards but always resolve completely.<br />
The EN lesions are ushered in by fever, general aching and feeling unwell. Red lumps appear on the shins or about the knees and ankle. They vary in size between a cherry and a grapefruit and in number from 2 to 50 or more. Usually there are about a dozen large lumps on the front and sides of the legs and knees; the thighs, outer aspects of the arms, face and neck are less frequently involved. At these other sites the lesions are smaller and more superficial. The lesions are oval patches which are slightly raised above the surrounding surface, the elevation increasing gradually towards the centre; they are hot and painful, bright red when they first come out, later becoming purple then fading through the colour changes of a bruise.<br />
Lesions continue to erupt for about 10 days. The \&quot;bruising\&quot; colour-change starts in the second week, becomes most marked in the third week, then subsides at any time from the end of the third week to the sixth week. Aching of the legs and swelling of the ankles may persist for some weeks, especially if the patient does not rest up. New crops of EN may occur over a number of weeks. Rarely, 2 or 3 large lesions merge to form a crescentic ring, which spreads for some days before fading. Conjunctivitis may occur.<br />
Tests<br />
If you have EN, your doctor is likely to arrange some tests. These may include:<br />
Throat swab<br />
Sputum or gastric washing if TB is suspected<br />
Complete blood count and ESR<br />
ASO titre (a test for streptococcal infection)<br />
Chest X-ray<br />
Virus studies<br />
Yersinia titres<br />
Mantoux test<br />
Treatment<br />
If you have EN, seek your doctor's advice &ndash; you may be referred to a Dermatologist.<br />
Bed rest is advised for severe EN.<br />
Firm supportive bandages or stockings should be worn.<br />
Aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medication.<br />
A course of potassium iodide is often effective in clearing it.<br />
Mild cases subside in 3 weeks, more severe ones in about 6 weeks. Cropping of new lesions may occur within this time, especially if the patient is not resting.</p>

<p> INTRODUCTION Section 2 of 11   <br />
Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials Workup Treatment Medication Follow-up Miscellaneous Pictures Bibliography<br />
Background: Erythema nodosum (EN) is an acute, nodular, erythematous eruption that usually is limited to the extensor aspects of the lower legs. Chronic or recurrent EN is rare but may occur. EN is presumed to be a hypersensitivity reaction and may occur in association with several systemic diseases or drug therapies, or it may be idiopathic. The inflammatory reaction occurs in the panniculus.<br />
Pathophysiology: EN probably is a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to a variety of antigens; circulating immune complexes have not been found in idiopathic or uncomplicated cases but may be demonstrated in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.<br />
Frequency:<br />
In the US: Peak incidence occurs at age 18-34 years. Age and sex distributions vary according to etiology and geographic location.<br />
Internationally: Rates of EN vary according to country. In England, the rate is 2.4 cases per 10,000 per year.<br />
Mortality/Morbidity: In most patients, EN resolves without any adverse reactions.<br />
Sex: Women are affected more often than men, with a male-to-female ratio of 1:4.<br />
Age: EN may occur in children and in patients older than 70 years, but it is more common in young adults aged 18-34 years. Age distribution varies with geographic location and etiology.<br />
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History:<br />
The eruptive phase of EN begins with flulike symptoms of fever and generalized aching.<br />
Arthralgia may occur and precedes the eruption or appears during the eruptive phase.<br />
Most lesions in infection-induced EN heal within 7 weeks, but active disease may last up to 18 weeks. In contrast, 30% of idiopathic EN cases may last more than 6 months.<br />
Febrile illness with dermatologic findings includes abrupt onset of illness with initial fever, followed by a painful rash within 1-2 days.<br />
Physical:<br />
Pertinent physical findings are limited to the skin and joints.<br />
Primary skin lesions: Lesions begin as red tender nodules (see Picture 1). Lesion borders are poorly defined, and lesions vary from 2-6 cm. During the first week, lesions become tense, hard, and painful; during the second week, they may become fluctuant, as in an abscess, but do not suppurate or ulcerate. Individual lesions last approximately 2 weeks, but occasionally, new lesions continue to appear for 3-6 weeks. Aching legs and swelling ankles may persist for weeks.<br />
Distribution of skin lesions: Characteristically, lesions appear on the anterior leg; however, they may appear on any surface.<br />
Color of skin lesions: Lesions change color in the second week from bright red to bluish or livid. As absorption progresses, the color gradually fades to a yellowish hue, resembling a bruise. This disappears in 1 or 2 weeks as the overlying skin desquamates.<br />
Hilar lymph nodes: Hilar adenopathy may develop as part of the hypersensitivity reaction of EN. Bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy is associated with sarcoidosis, while unilateral changes may occur with infections and malignancy.<br />
Joints: Arthralgia occurs in more than 50% of patients and begins during the eruptive phase or precedes the eruption by 2-4 weeks. Erythema, swelling, and tenderness occur over the joint, sometimes with effusions. Joint tenderness and morning stiffness may occur. Any joint may be involved, but the ankles, knees, and wrist are affected most commonly. Synovitis resolves within a few weeks, but joint pain and stiffness may last up to 6 months. No destructive joint changes occur. Synovial fluid is acellular, and the rheumatoid factor is negative.<br />
Causes: Currently, the most common cause of EN is streptococcal infection in children and streptococcal infection and sarcoidosis in adults. Numerous other causes have been reported. The causes reported most often in the literature are as follows:<br />
Bacterial infections include the following:<br />
Streptococcal infections: These infections are one of the most common causes of EN.<br />
Tuberculosis: An important cause in the past, tuberculosis has decreased dramatically as a cause for EN but still must be excluded.<br />
Yersinia enterocolitica: This gram-negative bacillus causes acute diarrhea and abdominal pain and is a common cause of EN in France and Finland.<br />
Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection may cause EN.<br />
Leprosy: Clinically, erythema nodosum leprosum resembles EN, but the histologic picture is that of leukocytoclastic vasculitis.<br />
Lymphogranuloma venereum may cause EN.<br />
Salmonella infection may cause EN.<br />
Campylobacter infection may cause EN.<br />
Fungal infections include the following:<br />
Coccidioidomycosis (San Joaquin Valley fever) is the most common cause of EN in the American Southwest. In approximately 4% of males and 10% of females, the primary fungal infection (which may be asymptomatic or involve symptoms of upper respiratory infection) is followed by the development of EN. Lesions appear 3 days to 3 weeks after the end of the fever caused by the fungal infection.<br />
Histoplasmosis may cause EN.<br />
Blastomycosis may cause EN.<br />
Drugs: Sulfonamides and halide agents are an important cause of EN. Drugs more recently described to cause EN include gold and sulfonylureas. Oral contraceptive pills are implicated in an increasing number of reports.<br />
Enteropathies: Ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease may trigger EN. EN associated with enteropathies correlates with flares of the disease. The mean duration of chronic ulcerative colitis before the onset of EN is 5 years, and EN is controlled with adequate therapy of the colitis.<br />
Hodgkin disease and lymphoma EN associated with non-Hodgkin lymphoma may precede the diagnosis of lymphoma by months.<br />
Sarcoidosis: The most common cutaneous manifestation of sarcoidosis is EN. A characteristic form of acute sarcoidosis involves the association of EN, hilar lymphadenopathy, fever, arthritis, and uveitis, which has been termed Lofgren syndrome. This presentation has a good prognosis with complete resolution within several months in most patients.<br />
Beh&ccedil;et disease is associated with EN.<br />
Pregnancy: Some patients develop EN during pregnancy, most frequently during the second trimester. Repeated episodes occur with subsequent pregnancies or with the use of oral contraceptives.<br />
Approximately one third to one half of patients with chronic sarcoidosis have skin lesions. Skin manifestations of sarcoidosis can be either specific or nonspecific, but most are granulomatous in nature and occur more commonly in black patients. Erythema nodosum is by far the most common skin lesion occurring in patients with sarcoidosis, affecting 15 to 34 percent of patients in most studies (Figure 6). In Britain and Scandinavia, erythema nodosum occurs in 15 to 20 percent of patients. It occurs most often in women of childbearing age and is often associated with pregnancy or lactation, suggesting an etiologic hormonal co-factor. More than 90 percent of patients with sarcoidosis who develop erythema nodosum present with a stage 1 chest radiograph.[6] Lofgren's syndrome, which consists of erythema nodosum, fevers, bilateral hilar adenopathy and myalgias, may also occur and is considered an \&quot;acute\&quot; form of sarcoidosis. Lupus pernio, which consists of persistent violaceous lesions on the nose, cheeks and ears, occurs in 4 to 9 percent of patients with sarcoidosis (Figure 7). It is a manifestation of chronic fibrotic sarcoidosis and is associated with involvement of the upper respiratory tract, advanced pulmonary fibrosis, bone cysts and ocular disease. Other skin lesions include persistent plaques, subcutaneous nodules, ulcerations, maculopapular eruptions, scars and keloids.<br />
Ocular disease affects approximately one quarter of patients with systemic sarcoidosis and may involve any area of the eye. Uveitis is the most common ocular manifestation of sarcoidosis, affecting 25 percent of patients with the disorder, but sarcoidosis is responsible for only 5 to 7 percent of cases of uveitis overall.<br />
Initial evaluation included a chest radiograph revealing extensive bilateral hilar adenopathy with a large right paratracheal node, but no infiltrates were noted (Figure 1). A complete blood count showed a normal hemoglobin level (15.2 g per dL [152 g per L]) and hematocrit level (44.6 percent [0.45]), normal red blood cell indices and a white blood cell count of 7,200 [mm.sup.3] (7.2 x [10.sup.9] per L) with a normal differential. Cold agglutinins were negative. All serum chemistries, including calcium, renal and liver panels, were normal. Pulmonary function testing showed a forced expiratory volume in one second ([FEV.sub.1]) of 80 percent predicted but was otherwise entirely normal. Arterial blood gases were normal. Results of an electrocardiogram were normal. Skin tests for anergy and tuberculosis were negative (i.e., normal). The patient was referred to a pulmonologist, and a subsequent bronchoscopy revealed a slightly injected right mainstem bronchus; at the same time, mediastinoscopy was performed and biopsies were taken from seven lymph nodes, revealing \&quot;non-caseating granulomas\&quot; consistent with sarcoidosis. A serum angiotensin converting enzyme test was performed, and levels were found to be 240 nmol per mL per min (4,000 nkat per L). The normal range is 10 to 50 nmol per mL per min (167 to 834 nkat per L).<br />
The patient was advised to stop smoking, but no other therapy was administered. Annual radiographs were performed and, four years later, a radiograph revealed 90 percent clearing of the adenopathy. Results from pulmonary function testing remained normal. The patient's only complaint was \&quot;occasional\&quot; palpitations, but a thorough cardiac evaluation was unremarkable. No therapy was necessary during the next 10 years, and the patient has remained \&quot;disease-flee\&quot;<br />
A large number of patients (40 to 50 percent) with chronic sarcoidosis have extrapulmonary involvement that can affect almost any tissue. In some patients, it is this extrathoracic sarcoidosis that initially causes the patient to seek medical attention. Table 2 shows the frequency of intrathoracic and extrathoracic manifestations of sarcoidosis.</p>
 
<p>Approximately one third to one half of patients with chronic sarcoidosis have skin lesions. Skin manifestations of sarcoidosis can be either specific or nonspecific, but most are<br />
granulomatous in nature and occur more commonly in black patients. Erythema nodosum is by far the most common skin lesion occurring in patients with sarcoidosis, affecting 15 to<br />
34 percent of patients in most studies (Figure 6). In Britain and Scandinavia, erythema nodosum occurs in 15 to 20 percent of patients. It occurs most often in women of childbearing<br />
age and is often associated with pregnancy or lactation, suggesting an etiologic hormonal co-factor. More than 90 percent of patients with sarcoidosis who develop erythema<br />
nodosum present with a stage 1 chest radiograph. Lofgren's syndrome, which consists of erythema nodosum, fevers, bilateral hilar adenopathy and myalgias, may also occur and is<br />
considered an \&quot;acute\&quot; form of sarcoidosis. Lupus pernio, which consists of persistent violaceous lesions on the nose, cheeks and ears, occurs in 4 to 9 percent of patients with<br />
sarcoidosis (Figure 7). It is a manifestation of chronic fibrotic sarcoidosis and is associated with involvement of the upper respiratory tract, advanced pulmonary fibrosis, bone cysts<br />
and ocular disease. Other skin lesions include persistent plaques, subcutaneous nodules, ulcerations, maculopapular eruptions, scars and keloids.<br />
Ocular disease affects approximately one quarter of patients with systemic sarcoidosis and may involve any area of the eye. Uveitis is the most common ocular manifestation of<br />
sarcoidosis, affecting 25 percent of patients with the disorder, but sarcoidosis is responsible for only 5 to 7 percent of cases of uveitis overall.</p>

<p>Twenty-nine percent of patients with sarcoidosis present at stage 2. During this stage, chest radiographs show hilar lymphadenopathy associated with diffuse pulmonary infiltration The signs and symptoms are usually mild in relation to the severity of the abnormalities shown on radiograph.</p>

<p>Multiple pulmonary nodules or infiltrates may also be present. Results of pulmonary function testing demonstrate restrictive disease with a decreased diffusing capacity, although obstructive changes resulting from bronchial involvement may also be present. One half of these patients undergo spontaneous remission, but 25 to 30 percent remain at stage 2 or progress to stage 3. In patients with stage 3 sarcoidosis, the chest radiograph shows diffuse pulmonary infiltration without hilar lymphadenopathy (Figure 5). Only about 12 percent of patients present at stage<br />
3. The chest radiograph frequently shows fibrosis with small lung volumes, elevation of the diaphragms and \&quot;honeycombing\&quot; (fine fibrosis occurring throughout: the interstitial lung tissue).</p>

<p>The patient presenting with stage 3 sarcoidosis may have minimal symptoms, (i.e., cough, dyspnea, mild weight loss) or significant problems, including pulmonary hypertension, cot pulmonale and respiratory failure. Many patients in stage 3 have intrinsic restrictive changes on pulmonary function testing but, as a result of bronchial involvement, many also have obstructive changes. Patients at stage 3 usually undergo a chronic course; complications such as pulmonary fibrosis are common and irreversible.</p>

<p>Also, at this stage, extrapulmonary findings are more common, especially skin involvement.[6] In up to 30 percent of patients at stage 3, sarcoidosis spontaneously remits within two years. Table 1 shows the stages of sarcoidosis and the radiographic findings at the time of diagnosis. Other intrathoracic radiographic findings seen in patients with sarcoidosis include alveolar infiltrates that may appear extensive or patchy, atelectasis, nodular cavitation, pleural thickening, pleural effusions and calcifications.<br />
TABLE 1 Stages of Sarcoidosis<br />
Patients Results of<br />
presenting pulmonary<br />
at this Findings on chest function<br />
Stage stage (%) radiograph testing<br />
0 8 to 10 Normal (but with Normal<br />
multisystem<br />
involvement)<br />
1 51 Bilateral hilar Normal, except for<br />
lymphadenopathy decreased diffusing<br />
with or without capacity; normal<br />
enlarged right mechanics<br />
paratracheal nodes<br />
2 29 Hilar lymphadenopathy Usually restrictive<br />
with diffuse pulmonary changes with<br />
infiltration; decreased diffusing<br />
pulmonary nodules capacity; obstruc-<br />
may be seen tive changes may be<br />
present<br />
3 12 Diffuse pulmonary Primarily restrictive<br />
infiltration, but changes, but with<br />
without hilar obstructive changes<br />
lymphadenopathy; due to bronchial<br />
fibrosis; involvement; changes<br />
small lung volumes; may be severe<br />
elevated<br />
diaphragms; effusions;<br />
calcifications;<br />
\&quot;honeycombing\&quot;<br />
Patients expected to<br />
Stage Signs and symptoms go into remission (%)<br />
0 Varies with system Most remit<br />
affected spontaneously<br />
1 Most asymptomatic or 70 to 75% remit within<br />
with nonpulmonary two years; 10 to 15%<br />
complaints progress to stage 2<br />
2 Usually mild in relation 50% spontaneously<br />
to the severity of the remit; 25 to 30% persist<br />
radiographic findings at stage 2 or progress to stage 3<br />
3 Varies: may be minimal 30% spontaneously<br />
(cough, dyspnea, weight remit within two years loss) to severe (cor pulmonale, pulmonary hypertension; may progress to respiratory failure)</p>

<p>Prognosis<br />
The prognosis of patients with sarcoidosis is generally good, with spontaneous resolution of disease being the \&quot;rule\&quot;<br />
Mortality rates vary from 5 to 8 percent.[2] The prognosis is usually better in women, in patients with less severe<br />
pulmonary staging at the time of diagnosis, in patients who do not exhibit anergy and in patients with normal globulin<br />
levels. Proper management of sarcoidosis can clearly improve the quality of a patient's life.</p>
 
<p>Treatment<br />
The goals of treatment for sarcoidosis include resolving inflammatory lesions that are interfering with organ function,<br />
preventing pulmonary fibrosis and diminishing symptoms. If the patient presents with stage I or stage 2 disease with<br />
normal pulmonary function tests and no life-threatening signs or symptoms, observation is all that is necessary, as<br />
sarcoidosis is usually a self-limited disease and does not require specific therapy. Treatment is indicated if the patient<br />
has systemic symptoms or if deterioration in lung function is present at any stage, or if the patient presents with or<br />
progresses to stage 3 disease.</p>
 
<p>Sarcoidosis, A Medical Mystery<br />
by Becky Mitchell<br />
What It Is, What It Isn't<br />
Sarcoidosis is a relatively rare autoimmune disease that can affect the skin, lungs, heart, brain and nervous system, eyes, and other organs. Although the disease was first recognized about 100 years ago, little is<br />
known about what causes it and there is no cure. As an autoimmune disease, sarcoidosis is similar to diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus in how it behaves and how it is treated.</p>
 
<p>Depending on the severity, treatment may be needed to control what sarcoidosis does. Sarcoidosis can go dormant on its own or with treatment, and its symptoms often do not recur after the initial onset. In a small<br />
percentage of cases, sarcoidosis is chronic, requiring on-going treatment, with possible occurrence in other organ systems. Chronic sarcoidosis is apparently cyclic in its activity level, with flares of symptoms and<br />
more dormant periods lasting weeks or months. No markers have been identified as indicating how sarcoidosis is going to behave in any individual or how an individual with sarcoidosis is going to respond to treatment,<br />
although a physician experienced with sarcoidosis may be able to make a \&quot;good guess\&quot; based on his or her experience. Whether he or she is willing to voice that guess is another story entirely!</p>
 
<p>Despite a century of research, little is known about sarcoidosis. Research has discovered what it is not. Among other things, it is not a cancer or tuberculosis or AIDS-related. It is not caused by pine pollen or other<br />
identifiable agents like pollution, airborne or otherwise. It is not progressive or contagious. You did not get it from someone else and you cannot give it to another person. As far as we know, nothing you did specifically<br />
caused your sarcoidosis.</p>
 
<p>Who Gets It<br />
Sarcoidosis is most often diagnosed in young adults (20-40 years old), occurring roughly equally in men and women. It is much more common among African-Americans than among white Americans, and is very rare<br />
among Hispanic-Americans, Asian-Americans, and others racial groups in America. Demographics worldwide are variable, with the highest occurrences in Scandinavia and among white, red-haired Irish women.<br />
Although these facts are interesting, they have been of little help in identifying what causes sarcoidosis.</p>
 
<p>What It Does<br />
In sarcoidosis, the immune system starts to attack the body's own tissues, forming small lumps called granulomas. These are like small scars that interfere with the normal function of the organ attacked by the<br />
disease. Even after treatment, the scarring can remain and can continue to have some effect on organ function. For example, sarcoidosis of the eyes can cause blindness if not detected and treated promptly, and<br />
pulmonary sarcoidosis can cause permanent scarring that interferes with breathing during exercise even with treatment. The majority of people diagnosed with sarcoidosis lead relatively normal lives after diagnosis,<br />
with or without treatment, despite the lack of cure.</p>

<p>Some Statistics<br />
About half of all patients diagnosed with sarcoidosis have no or mild symptoms and do not need treatment of any kind. For example, a patient with no respiratory symptoms may have an abnormal chest x-ray during<br />
their yearly check-up. Further tests may or may not be ordered, and sarcoidosis is suspected but not confirmed. Since the patient is not bothered in any way, there is no need to do anything about it. The patient<br />
needs to be aware that they should have check-ups on a regular basis, just to make sure that their sarcoidosis is not starting to flare, and their doctor needs to be aware so that a sarcoidosis flare can be considered if<br />
the patient does report symptoms at a later time. </p>
 
<p>About half of the rest receive treatment and go into remission, usually with no relapse. Those with sarcoidosis of the skin or eyes usually fall into this group, as do those with sarcoidosis of the lungs who have<br />
exhibited some mild to moderate symptoms. For these patients, sarcoidosis may be a bother for 6-18 months, but then live goes back to normal. Again, the patient needs to be aware that regular check-ups are<br />
important, and their doctors need to be aware of that history.</p>

<p>For the remainder, sarcoidosis is considered to be chronic, never quite going completely into remission, even with treatment. Serious pulmonary sarcoidosis with life-threatening symptoms, neurosarcoidosis, and<br />
cardiac sarcoidosis are most commonly this type. For these people, sarcoidosis alters what has been known as normal. Even with the more serious forms of sarcoidosis, though, life can be relatively normal. The<br />
patient with chronic sarcoidosis may need to make some changes to accommodate their new limitations, but they can continue most if not all of their normal activities, even going on to have children. On-going<br />
treatment for sarcoidosis can have an impact on normal life, from side effects to scheduling regular visits to receive one's treatment. Chronic sarcoidosis is like any other chronic illness is this respect.</p>
 
<p>Unfortunately, about 5% of those diagnosed die as the result of this disease. Death results because the granulomas have a severe impact on a major organ like the heart or brain, and cannot be controlled with the<br />
available treatments. There is hope, though. New treatments are being tried for chronic sarcoidosis of these major organs, in attempt to prevent death from this disease.</p>
  
<p>Again, these statistics are interesting, but not terribly important for the average person just diagnosed with sarcoidosis. This disease is very individual, with each person showing a unique collection of symptoms which<br />
can be attributed to their sarcoidosis, before diagnosis, during treatment, and afterwards.</p>

<p>How It's Diagnosed<br />
There is no one test specific for sarcoidosis. Sarcoidosis of the lungs is usually diagnosed using chest x-rays, pulmonary function tests, blood tests, and bronchoscopy with lung biopsy. Similar tests are used for<br />
suspected sarcoidosis of other organs. The diagnosis is by elimination of other possible conditions rather than specific identification of sarcoidosis, although the results of biopsy are definitive for the identification<br />
of granulomous tissue.</p>
 
<p>How It's Treated<br />
Sarcoidosis is usually treated with steroids initially. For sarcoidosis of the skin or eyes, the treatment is topical (as a cream or ointment), although injection of steroids into the eye may be needed if serious iritis or<br />
uveitis is found. Oral steroids - e.g. prednisone or prednisolone - are used for other forms of sarcoidosis, with treatment lasting from 6-12 months. These drugs  suppress the immune system so that the sarcoid<br />
granulomas can (hopefully) heal themselves with little or no lasting damage.</p>
  
<p>If the patient does not respond to this treatment in few months or long-term treatment is necessary, small doses of other drugs like methotrexate, cytoxin, and imuran may be used. These are cytotoxins (cell-killers)<br />
often used to treat cancer. In very small doses, though, they are relatively safe immuno-supressives. Thalidomide has also been used recently to treat neurosarcoidosis and cardiac sarcoidosis when steroids are not<br />
effective or must be continued long-term to control the disease. Although these drugs are much more powerful than even steroids, they tend to have fewer overall side effects and the serious side effects can be more<br />
easily detected while still mild and before long-term damage occurs. For chronic sarcoidosis patients, treatment is usually a trade-off between side effects and the effects of the sarcoidosis itself.</p>
 
<p>Hope for the Future<br />
Since sarcoidosis is relatively rare, there is no great fund of money for research into its causes and potential treatments or cures. There is some work ongoing, in the U.S. and world-wide, mostly at very low levels<br />
such as cellular physiology, immunology, and genetics. For example, one recent publication had an article from a group in Japan that has discovered what may be a marker for a genetic risk factor for sarcoidosis.<br />
Whether work at this level will lead to anything of clinical use remains to be seen, but these published results are small steps along the path to understanding of this disease.</p>
 
<p>Research specifically into sarcoidosis may not be \&quot;high profile\&quot; or widespread, but work in other areas may also lead to hope for sarcoidosis patients. The use of thalidomide for neurosarcoidosis directly stems from<br />
the clinical work with this drug and rheumatoid arthritis, \&quot;crossover\&quot; from other research. Also, work with various drugs for asthma and cystic fibrosis may help the patient with chronic pulmonary sarcoidosis, at least<br />
symptomatically. It is impossible to predict the direction from which a major step in the understanding of this disease may come, but there is research and there is hope.</p>
 
<p>From Personal Experience</p>
 
<p>Diagnosis &amp; Fear<br />
For myself, being diagnosed with sarcoidosis was very frightening: a potentially life-threatening disease with unknown causes and no cure. At first, I did not even know what questions to ask, because I had never<br />
heard of sarcoidosis despite being well read about medical matters. A few days of browsing on the web, seeking information about sarcoidosis, lead to a point where I at least knew what questions I needed to ask the<br />
doctor about my disease and its treatment. I was fortunate to have a doctor willing to sit down with me and answer my questions. I made an appointment with him specifically for that purpose, and I did get some<br />
reassurance from the answers I received.</p>
 
<p>Since then, I have continued seeking information about sarcoidosis and have made a great many friends on the web with this disease and other lung diseases who have been able to provide me with support as well<br />
as information. For me, understanding what is known about this mystery disease has help ease the fear. Sharing what I have learned about this disease has given me strength and hope that are not available to me<br />
otherwise.</p>
 
<p>Grieving for a Lost Self<br />
Any diagnosis of chronic disease starts a grieving process. I had to give myself time to accept that I have a disease for which there is no cure, which has forced me to make changes in my life. I had to mourn the<br />
\&quot;normal self\&quot; I once was and no longer can be. I had to go through the grief process, through anger and bargaining and questioning and depression, to reach acceptance. And this while on steroids!</p>
 
<p>A loving though clueless husband has been my most important support, thank God! He has little understanding of what this disease is and exactly what it does to me on a day to day basis, but accepts me no matter<br />
how rotten I feel or how outrageous I've been behaving from the steroids. Like most of those close to us with chronic illnesses, my husband does not really want to know all about my disease. I think he too is<br />
somewhat frightened by the idea that this thing could kill me. I am fortunate, though, that he is accepting and loving, even without that kind of understanding.</p>
 
<p>The rest of my support has come from online friends with sarcoidosis and other lung disease who have \&quot;walked the path before me.\&quot; They understand in a way my husband cannot what I am truly coping with on a<br />
daily basis. I've come to realize that I need both kinds of support to fully cope with this chronic illness.</p>
 
<p>A Partner in My Medical Care<br />
Since my diagnosis in March 1998 and the subsequent realization in September 1997 that I have chronic pulmonary sarcoidosis, I have learned that it is important to become a partner in my own medical care. As I<br />
have learned about this disease and about myself, I have come to realize that I will not see a doctor who is not willing to work with me and treat me as a reasoning, adult human being, without patronizing me and<br />
without scorn for what I may or may not know about my condition. I have one doctor who acts as coordinator of my care, keeping track of all my medications and receiving notes from all of the other doctors I see to<br />
collect all of this information in one place. I see specialists to deal with specific issues and problems, with any information from them returned to that coordinator.</p>

<p>A Note About Health Insurance<br />
Like most working Americans, I am covered by private health insurance. As a person with a chronic disease, I've learned that I need to make sure that my medical coverage continues if and when I change jobs, so<br />
that insurers are not given the opportunity to not cover me. This may sounds like I am trying to trick the insurers, but I do not see it that way. There are many ways for them to see that I do not abuse the system even<br />
though I may submit the most claims of anyone in my group health plan. I am entitled to that coverage under the law, and will take whatever steps are needed to see that I get it.</p>

<p>Sarcoidosis on the Web<br />
There are a number of sites with information about sarcoidosis on the Internet. A few are listed below.<br />
For straight information, sites from the National Institutes of Health, Vanderbilt University, National Jewish Medical Center, and the Cheshire Medical Center are the best. Their facts are reliable and each one has<br />
slightly different information about this disease, especially the minor symptoms and effects. These sites can be quite technical, though, so be prepared to either look up unfamiliar terms or get lost in the \&quot;pidgin<br />
Swahili\&quot; of medical and biochemical jargon.</p>
 
<p>For online support, the Chronic Lung Disease Forum and the Sarcoid Connection are both great sites. The former has a bulletin board to which you can post messages and communicate with other chronic lung<br />
disease patients, and the latter is a site run by a sarcoidosis patient with a chat room. There are also sites sponsored by sarcoidosis support groups and activist organizations trying to garner support for sarcoidosis<br />
research.</p>
 
<p>More sites are being added regularly, by those with this disease and by those who treat this disease. Type \&quot;sarcoidosis\&quot; into the search box of your favorite search engine for more links. Like any medical information<br />
on the web, though, consider its source (hospital or research center, an individual or support group) and take any questions you have to your doctor for answers.</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;32&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/21/2004 1:49 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (32 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Post-Op Manticores are to groggy to produce original material so I'll just say the same thing I told another group.}</p>

<p>E-mail message<br />
Subject: Re: [erythema_nodosum_Group]</p>

<p>Re: Good Luck Cobalt!<br />
Reply to: <a href="mailto:erythema_nodosum_Group@yahoogroups.com">erythema_nodosum_Group@yahoogroups.com</a><br />
Well, they did lung capacity tests and found reasonable cause to go up to me and tell me I have Asthma. The I was carted down to the lower level, felt like a fluorescent lit dungeon. I got to wear those stylish hospie gowns again. I then was told I CAN keep my pants on, guess my legs were too hairy to bear. so, wow. Lidocaine! Nasty bitter foul liquid was sprayed into my nostril and back of my throat, I gagged, coughed til my eyes watered, then they opted to just knock me out and so I lost 2 - 3 hours, still not sure which and woke up with sore nose, throat and dry as heck inside. Bronchoscopies are fun! Well aside from the Asthma theories they have, I'm waiting for the results of four tests on thursday and teh last one to be revealed is monday. Why the damn secrecy, it's really angering me. I do have a right to know.<br />
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&quot;65&quot;;&quot;33&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/22/2004 3:18 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (33 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Subject: [erythema_nodosum_Group] Re: Good Luck Cobalt! Reply to: <a href="mailto:erythema_nodosum_Group@yahoogroups.com">erythema_nodosum_Group@yahoogroups.com</a><br />
HI!!! Cobalt, you sound \&quot;Chipper\&quot; ...Good 4-U, glad you are. DR'S!!! I swear...you mentioned how they keep info regarding you \&quot;Thier Secret\&quot;. Other day, at the Clinic I forgot this slip that is torn off the bottom of a Progress note. It has info. for next appointments...referrals,etc. My chart was in the Pharmacy, went there and ask for that slip. I guess this guy was new, he handed the whole sheet to me. Hey, No Problem,right???*LOL* I hand it to the Appointment Lady and her eyes get BIG @s@ and she ask me \&quot;WHO gave you this\&quot; I ask why and she went into all the privacy stuff and it was to be seen by the medical personel(sp) ONLY!!! I then began to point out The Patients Rights posted on the wall behind her, ASking why can I NOT see this paper...so on. She stood her ground...*lol* told me there could be something I shouldn't know...After that comment I just let it go and NEVER told her who gave it to me. HAHA And, believe me, she wanted a name...BAD. Lil'Rat...</p>

<p>CobaltManticore73@w... wrote:</p>

<p>Sorry for teh horrible description, yeah I'm feeling better today, the post-drugged-out headache is gone and now I'm just fatigued.</p>

<p>I can't even remember what they pumped into me, but I guess I'll be gettng a recap on all that on thursday. I wanna know why none of them stuck around after the procedure so could as questions. This is only helping my medical paranoia along to greater heights, lol.</p>

<p>Yahoo! Groups Links</p>

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  <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/erythema_nodosum_Group/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/erythema_nodosum_Group/</a></p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;34&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/24/2004 12:12 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (34 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Okay good news, I guess, I have atypical Sarcoidosis. IT was'nt forming in the way normal sarc does, hence some of the weirdness. btw, this is a recent new sarc symptom I developed last night.</p>

<p>Half my hand is numb.</p>

<p>Not totally numb, but I've lost some feeling from the ring finger to the pinky on the right hand.<br />
  heard that's a symptom, numbness and timgling, but thsi is weird.<br />
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&quot;65&quot;;&quot;35&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/29/2004 10:56 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (35 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message<br />
Subject: Re:[erythema_nodosum_Group]<br />
Re: Sarc and numbness<br />
Reply to: <a href="mailto:erythema_nodosum_Group@yahoogroups.com">erythema_nodosum_Group@yahoogroups.com</a></p>

<p>Dear Cobalt,<br />
     My Hubby makes up funny stuff like you do. I thought he was one of a kind--guess not!</p>

<p>     I am not as well versed in sarcoidosis as I would like to be, so I did some Google research and found this interesting link:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sarcinfo.com/sarcremission-simplified.htm">http://www.sarcinfo.com/sarcremission-simplified.htm</a></p>

<p>towards the bottom it explains the numbness you are experiencing  is due to \&quot;Hypervitaminosis D\&quot;. This link explains how doctors treat it.<br />
This may be old info to you , but I didn't know it and I will post this link to our Sarcoidosis Links for further reference.</p>

<p>     They also state you need to stay out of the sun. Is this why you work the night shift?</p>

<p>     Sounds like the symptoms can go away after the vit, D problem is brought under control.<br />
     Hope this sheds some light (NOT) on the issue!<br />
     Love,<br />
     Rebecca</p>
 
<p><a href="mailto:CobaltManticore73@webtv.net">CobaltManticore73@webtv.net</a> wrote:<br />
:$ lol thanks.<br />
Erytha FrankliNodosums are realy singing this morning, but that does'nt worry me as much as my Hand Going Numb. The weirdest of Sarc symptoms is really annoying, it's sarcing up the wrong tree.</p>

<p>Yahoo! Groups Links<br />
To visit your group on the web, go to:<br />
<a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/erythema_nodosum_Group/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/erythema_nodosum_Group/</a></p>

<p>To visit your group on the web, go to:<br />
<a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/erythema_nodosum_Group/From:">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/erythema_nodosum_Group/From:</a> 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/29/2004 10:56 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (35 of 122) <br />
 	154.35 in reply to 154.34 </p>

<p>E-mail message<br />
Subject: Re:[erythema_nodosum_Group]<br />
Re: Sarc and numbness<br />
Reply to: <a href="mailto:erythema_nodosum_Group@yahoogroups.com">erythema_nodosum_Group@yahoogroups.com</a></p>

<p>Dear Cobalt,<br />
     My Hubby makes up funny stuff like you do. I thought he was one of a kind--guess not!</p>

<p>     I am not as well versed in sarcoidosis as I would like to be, so I did some Google research and found this interesting link:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.sarcinfo.com/sarcremission-simplified.htm">http://www.sarcinfo.com/sarcremission-simplified.htm</a></p>

<p>towards the bottom it explains the numbness you are experiencing  is due to \&quot;Hypervitaminosis D\&quot;. This link explains how doctors treat it.<br />
This may be old info to you , but I didn't know it and I will post this link to our Sarcoidosis Links for further reference.</p>

<p>     They also state you need to stay out of the sun. Is this why you work the night shift?</p>

<p>     Sounds like the symptoms can go away after the vit, D problem is brought under control.<br />
     Hope this sheds some light (NOT) on the issue!<br />
     Love,<br />
     Rebecca</p>
 
<p><a href="mailto:CobaltManticore73@webtv.net">CobaltManticore73@webtv.net</a> wrote:<br />
:$ lol thanks.<br />
Erytha FrankliNodosums are realy singing this morning, but that does'nt worry me as much as my Hand Going Numb. The weirdest of Sarc symptoms is really annoying, it's sarcing up the wrong tree.</p>

<p>Yahoo! Groups Links<br />
To visit your group on the web, go to:<br />
<a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/erythema_nodosum_Group/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/erythema_nodosum_Group/</a></p>

<p>To visit your group on the web, go to:<br />
<a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/erythema_nodosum_Group/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/erythema_nodosum_Group/</a></p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;36&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/4/2004 11:36 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (36 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Subject: RE: [erythema_nodosum_Group] Re: Day of Rest Reply to: <a href="mailto:erythema_nodosum_Group@yahoogroups.com">erythema_nodosum_Group@yahoogroups.com</a><br />
Dear Rebecca,<br />
                                                I certainly agree with you regarding the rest issue. I skipped school last week and slept alot!!!! I really needed a week to just sleep. I feel rejuvinated....Although I wouldn't mind getting 11 hours everyday. I have 2 more months to complete my program. School and work is wearing me out. Cobalt, please take care of yourself, considering having to do what ever it is you do.<br />
Elisa</p>

<p>Reply-To: Day of Rest<br />
Date: Sun, 01 Feb 2004 17:10:02 -0000</p>

<p>Dear Cobalt and Group,<br />
            I really feel for all of you who are in falre-ups and who continue to work--especially the long hours on your feet you put in , Cobalt. Do you ever have off two days in a row? If you do, I would so strongly recommend you arrange to have a marathon bedrest. Try to sleep as much as you can manage. For me sleep is so restorative and really helps with the swelling in the leg. If you can't sleep that much at least try to rest in a lying down position for the edema. I know everyone's body reacts differently, but I know I'm not the only one who has such good results from bedrest--others have said the same.</p>

<p>            I just got up from sleeping nearly 12 hours straight. I am lucky I have the luxury of being able to do that. My body needed it as I didn't get any \&quot;nap\&quot; in the afternoon. Could the \&quot;mild case\&quot; of EN I experience be due in part to the way I \&quot;baby myself\&quot; with the rest I seem to need? All I know from experience is that I'd be asking for trouble if I didn't get the sleep my body craves.</p>

<p>By the way, I have fantastic dreams in technicolor---many are complete with songs and dance numbers--like those old muscials. And I often find many wonderful rooms--often fabulously furnished-- once I opened the door to a beautiful tiled Grecian pool. Believe me, bedrest is no deprivation! It's my other life!<br />
            Have a Blessed Day of Rest, Everyone!<br />
      Love,<br />
      Rebecca</p>

<p>--- In <a href="mailto:erythema_nodosum_Group@yahoogroups.com">erythema_nodosum_Group@yahoogroups.com</a>, CobaltManticore73@w... wrote:<br />
lol, I'm already thinking towards the Eryth Theme song. Man oh man. T'was the day before walking and all thru my legs, little red bumps formed, the size of small eggs. Walking was painful, and standing, a hell. Etc etc. maaan.<br />
______________________________________________</p>

<p>To visit your group on the web, go to:<br />
  <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/erythema_nodosum_Group/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/erythema_nodosum_Group/</a></p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;37&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/9/2004 10:37 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (37 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>(EN Group)</p>

<p>Subject: [erythema_nodosum_Group]</p>

<p>A Slide Show for a Sunday Evening</p>

<p>Reply to: <a href="mailto:erythema_nodosum_Group@yahoogroups.com">erythema_nodosum_Group@yahoogroups.com</a></p>

<p>Dear Group,<br />
     I hope you enjoy this beautiful Slide Show Presentation.<br />
          Love,<br />
            Rebecca<br />
<a href="http://wonderofitall.com">http://wonderofitall.com</a></p>

<p>In <a href="http://wonderofitall.com">http://wonderofitall.com</a> the crisis stage, the patient is seriously ill and very frightened. Both psychologically and physically he or she has a decreased ability to respond to others. The sick person's energies are directed inward toward healing, and controlling panic.</p>

<p>The patient is often too sick to even be frightened. Events are often confused.</p>

<p>Time is distorted. Disorientation is common. At these times we fall back on our innate biological ability to heal.</p>

<p>The support network, on the other hand, is feeling a highly stressful increase in anxiety, especially as it must carry the full responsibility for arranging for medical care, covering finances, and seeing that children's lives, if children are involved, can go on with a minimum of disruption. The family's anxiety can be energizing. The family may feel a need, sometimes an obligation, to be highly supportive of the patient.</p>

<p>By and large, everyone responds well in a crisis. Everyone knows the patient is terribly ill. And they respond.</p>

<p>Unfortunately, those most affected by the patient's illness do not always receive the support and help they need at this time.</p>

<p>Friends sometimes respond by showering the sick person with cards, flowers, and get-well-soon wishes. Unfortunately, much of this is misdirected. The very ill person often cannot appreciate these signs of concern and affection. Patients often feel burdened by all the thank-you notes they cannot send. Friends can often do more by helping the family and other members of the support network to deal with the medical system, the incoming phone calls, and to give direct support when it becomes clear that the idea of \&quot;get well soon\&quot; has no relevance to chronic illness.</p>

<p>During the crisis stage almost all of the patient's energy and attention are focused on responding to the physical onslaught of the illness. Surviving is the primary concern.</p>

<p>In addition, the patient and the family must cope with the fear of an unknown and unknowable future. It is all too clear that the comfortable patterns of the past have been shattered. It is not clear at all what may lie ahead.</p>

<p>ISOLATION</p>

<p>In time, the acute nature of the illness may abate. But total recovery does not occur, and the illness persists. There is a dawning awareness of everyone's part that the situation has become a chronic one. There will be no full recovery. There is so much uncertainty about the future that the patient may not be able to sleep at night and may seem restless and distracted during the day. The lack of an expectable future constitutes a major assault on one's self-image.</p>

<p>The patient's anxiety often produces a stiffness or frozenness in dealings with others and oneself. There is a belief, usually partially justified, that no one can understand the devastation of the losses. Isolation most troubles patients who have been the most independent.</p>

<p>The family has often exhausted itself during the acute crisis stage. Family members may become aware that they are angry, fearful, and disgusted about the sick member's situation. Both patient and family members retreat into themselves and their thoughts, now haunted by the knowledge that life may never be the same.</p>

<p>Friends also tend to give out at this point -- the idea of chronic illness is really terrifying to most people. After an initial burst of energy, some friends may find it too overwhelming a personal struggle to continue having contact with either patient or family. Some patients have been devastated by an apparent lack of concern shown by people for whom they care. I say apparent because often failure to contact the patient means that friends may care but don't know how to act.</p>

<p>This leads to a thorny question. How comfortable are you in asking for help?</p>

<p>What does it mean to you to have to ask for help?</p>

<p>These questions begin to surface during the isolation stage, but actually they are part of everyday living for most chronically ill people. To feel really comfortable allowing others to help you is an art that must be learned and practiced. It is difficult to understand that relying on other people when it is necessary does not indicate weakness or failure. One of the emotional barriers to asking for help is a strong feeling of guilt about having a disease that makes one need help. During the isolation stage, patients look inward and experience many negative feelings about themselves.</p>

<p>In the isolation stage open communications are vital. Blame must not play a part. Talking about feelings is very important. Communication and sharing are ways to break the isolation.<br />
Yahoo! Groups Links<br />
To visit your group on the web, go to:<br />
<a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/erythema_nodosum_Group/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/erythema_nodosum_Group/</a></p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;38&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/13/2004 6:18 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (38 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>I'm sorry I missed this thread, Mant.   I just thank God you're better now and could resume your real life.   Remember, keep your life as stress-free as possible.   I don't have sarcoid, but I do have a self-diagnosed (LOL) nervous condition that makes it well-nigh impossible to handle emotional stress, especially if it's protracted.   It makes me want to drink and to start smoking again.  So I keep my life as stress-free as humanly possible.</p>

<p>Back in November, I was accused of being cold, severe and uncaring because I told this crazy lady who E-mailed me with these bizarre accusations that I wanted nothing more to do with such foolishness.  So her fiance with whom she shares a home, who was a  long-time close friend of mine, he told me I had to socialize with her and be her friend or he would abandon our friendship.  I told this young man (about 45) that this was his choice, but that I didn't need to be stressed out by anything, especially abusive behavior.  So that was the end of that.</p>

<p>So avoid stress like the plague that it is....to your physical condition and my mental condition!  :D</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;39&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/13/2004 10:46 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (39 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Well cant be avoided at all times, good think when I get mental enough I tend to get physical too. lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;40&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/13/2004 10:56 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (40 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{I'm brightening lives though. Humor is the best medicine!}</p>

<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>From: <a href="mailto:rebeccastrecker@yahoo.com">rebeccastrecker@yahoo.com</a> (Rebecca Strecker) Date: Fri, Feb 13, 2004, 5:14pm (PST+8) To: <a href="mailto:erythema_nodosum_Group@yahoogroups.com">erythema_nodosum_Group@yahoogroups.com</a><br />
Subject: [erythema_nodosum_Group] Re: Turning Lemons into Lemonade Reply to: <a href="mailto:erythema_nodosum_Group@yahoogroups.com">erythema_nodosum_Group@yahoogroups.com</a><br />
Dear Group,<br />
          Cobalt, you have a way of turning lemons into lemonade! It is true that \&quot;bad health is one of nature's ways of holding you for ransom,and the asking price is that a person slow down and simply be good to themselves\&quot;. I hope Everyone will be especially good to themselves this Valentine's Day Weekend. Relax, be Happy, and if someone offers to do something nice for you, let them. For me being useful and of service to others is one of the best feelings there is. Let others enjoy the good feelings of being of service to YOU.</p>

<p>And Please tell people how much you love and appreciate them. Those of us with health issues can get to express our thanks and appreciation more often than most---and that turns lemons into lemonade.<br />
          Love,<br />
     Rebecca<br />
----------------------------------------------</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;41&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/14/2004 7:59 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (41 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Well, Mant, I don't have any chronic medical condition, unless you count the mental, LOL), but you certainly brighten my life and the lives of everyone you meet....except a few who practive primitive religion!</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;42&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/16/2004 11:01 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (42 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Their version of heaven can wait, like forever. Also damn I got an appointment today right in the smack dab middle of my sleep schedule for breathing tests to see if the medicine they told me to go away, go home and take 4 weeks ago is having any effect. I don't feel much different, but at least I can walk without screaming red lightning shooting up my legs. I've been being good, I've been avoiding sunlight, not eating after midnight, NOW can I get OUT OF THIS MOGWAI COSTUME? \&quot;Gizmo no likes, Gizmo getting p____ed off and ready for majorleague f___ing a__-kick session, Gizmo gonna pop a clip in some _ss ___ of a b____! Grrr..., Okay medical side effects, Gizmo got nuerosis.}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;43&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/18/2004 9:29 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (43 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>I know all those medical tests and procedures are boring and aggravating, Mant.  At least you can see the humor in them.  Most important of all, your condition is getting better, little by little, and will eventually be history.</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;44&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/18/2004 10:52 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (44 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{T'would be so totally nice to be done with it. Damn non-existant rescheduled docappointments disrupting my delicate and dangerous to disturb sleep regimen. Pills, inhalers, ugh, I feel like this just isn't ME! Advair, Prednisone, and that inhaler, which btw also is good for spraying slugs with.( ITS FUN!) Anyways, yeah, and thank you all for the support! :D</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;45&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	2/18/2004 1:20 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (45 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Does that stop the slugs from eating the veges in the garden? :| or are you creating a new brand of slugs to raise and train as guard pets? muahahahaha</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;46&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/18/2004 10:45 pm <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (46 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{I got all the protection I need with Gobie and Pixie, Pixie? Pixie. Where'd she go, nm her, Gobie. Though his methods are extreme, he does get results, as for the slugs it's too early to tell yet, they're only up to the car-eating size just now, lol. Wait, those are the new chevys, ugh-ly!}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;47&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/20/2004 11:14 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (47 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Here's a little of what I gotta take NOW!}</p>

<p>Spectracef {also known as Cefditoren Pivoxil}</p>

<p>Bextra {Valdecoxib}</p>

<p>and<br />
Advair {Fluticasone Propionate}</p>

<p>{They all sound so yummy, huh?}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;48&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/20/2004 4:39 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (48 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>I never heard of the Spectracef, but I'll look them all up in my drug book that I use for work.</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;49&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/21/2004 1:19 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (49 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Cool, I'll see what online the got on them.}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;50&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	rebecca001  	3/9/2004 11:57 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (50 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Hi!<br />
I finally figured out how to get into this forum! Looks like my \&quot;words of (non) wisdom\&quot; were already copy/pasted in. I'm Rebeccastrecker from the Erythema Nodosum Group. Pleased to meet ya all. Hey, I can let my \&quot;alter ego\&quot; come out here--cool! Maybe I'll find some chat room and pretend like I'm 25. Right! I'm rally 56, gettting pretty grey, but still have long hair ---very long--some things don't change.<br />
You let me know exactly what you want to find out about--list your symptoms and current meds and questions.<br />
sarcinfo.com has great info on sarc so go back and see if they address your questions. Trevor, the researcher, is using an antibiotic regimin to treat sarc. You can read about it on his site. He's been getting good results and says he has cured his own sarc. Problem is that you feel worse before you feel better using his approach. As I said, I'll post your questions if you want me to. We'll get to the bottom of this, because you have felt lousy long enough!<br />
Love,<br />
Rebecca</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;51&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	3/10/2004 2:46 am <br />
To: 	rebecca001 	 (51 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Thank you Rebecca and i'm sorry i missed meeting you in room....our best hours are night times Wednesday til Saturday when he starts his next round of shifts...love and light, blessed be see you then I hope</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;52&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/10/2004 6:34 am <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (52 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Hi Rebecca, glad to see ya.  I have no medical problems, unless you can count the mental ones, LOLOL!   I'm older than you and still crazy after all these years.  :)</p>

<p>I'm real glad to see there's a support group for sarcoid patients.   We all need a support system of some kind, just to get through life, with or without any medical problems.</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;53&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	rebecca001  	3/10/2004 10:03 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (53 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Hi ReeseElla,<br />
There are quite a few Sarcoidosis support groups. The Group I moderate is for erythema nodosum--a condition of red hot painful lumps and bumps usually on legs that accompanies quite a few other disorders including sarc. I've had it for 35 yrs...and it goes in and out of remission with me without drugs.:-). Also, I've never found a concurrent disorder ---quite a mystery this EN thing. I started my EN Group exactly 8 months ago today! I invited anyone with EN and related disorders and the group is really great. I've been doing research on this new fangled computer and now the EN Group has so much info on rare and autoimmune disorders that even those without EN find it helpful. We discuss all kinds of health issues and explore all sorts of treatments from high tech drugs to coconut macaroons (no kidding a member mentioned it yesterday and there is a connection between coconut oil and Crohn's that also presents with EN). Anyway sorry to hog the board with all this.<br />
Hope everyone has a Great Day!!<br />
Love,<br />
Rebecca</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;54&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	rebecca001  	3/10/2004 10:42 am <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (54 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Dear AriesPheonix,<br />
I'm pretty much of an early bird--so tend to get to sleep early, but will check in if I'm able to.<br />
I guess this is an astrology group? I'm a Libra--Aries rising, moon in Picies if I remember it right. Had mine and hubby's scopes done a long time ago--I probably still have them around here. Casting those scopes used to be a lot of work. I guess there are computer programs that do them now LOL.<br />
Have a great day!<br />
Love,<br />
Rebecca</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;55&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/10/2004 11:10 am <br />
To: 	rebecca001 	 (55 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>:O</p>

<p>:O</p>

<p>:O</p>

<p>Rebecca!! Hiya lol. I'm just surprised the party started w/o me, wow! Yeah, so, whaddya think? Our unstated goal, one of them is increasing awareness on various topics And since I'm gonna have this experience I might as well put the time I spend in it to good use. :P Yay me! Nothing much happening with me yet, the meds are working I'm starting to get my hand's ulnar nueropathic nerve problem under control, but I'm noticing real dry skin around the numb areas, what else is being cut off from me or is it that I could'nt feel that hand and was heedless of the reflexes everyone takes for granted that keep your dermal covering from degrading like this? BTW Happy Site Anniversary, dunno when exactly the whole Metaverse idea started, but this site started around November. ANd I'm a Scorpio with Leo Moon and Ascendant. I get all my chart info from friends, books, and <a href="http://www.astro.com">www.astro.com</a> teh free charts are neato! Seeya on the emailside! :D and welcome to being a new and great 'Phorum Phriend!</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;56&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	rebecca001  	3/10/2004 5:31 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (56 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>I think this chat is neat! I never went into a chat room before, so thanks for inviting me.<br />
Did you ever try putting vaseline onto the hand and wearing a glove over it at night? That is an old trick for dry skin that we girls who lived in very cold winter climates used. It really is helpful. Same goes for dry feet and wearing socks to bed. You might give it a try.<br />
Love,<br />
Rebecca</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;57&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	rebecca001  	3/10/2004 5:50 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (57 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>I did one of the free horoscopes and got the couples profile. As I suspected--a match made in heaven LOL!<br />
Love,<br />
Rebecca</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;58&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	rebecca001  	3/10/2004 7:21 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (58 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Just noticed you live in Bellingham, WA. My girlfriend, Renee who I call my Lil Sis lives there too. I actually never met her in person, but we used to date the samm guy at different times. He's still single and we both married . She's single now, and my first husband stuck--over 30 yrs. Hey, I could be old enough to be your mom!!<br />
I put my photo on the profile, and I came out real skinny--I mean I am skinny but I came out even skinnier.<br />
Am I sending this to the wrong place? I mean it's not about health issues? Still not up to speed on this chat thing.<br />
Lvoe,<br />
Rebecca</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;59&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	3/10/2004 11:13 pm <br />
To: 	rebecca001 	 (59 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>I'm on New Zealand time Rebecca so i'm usually in everyone's tomorrow unless they're in Australia and then i'm only a couple of hours ahead...with Bloodgeon avoiding sunlight he's three hours ahead of me yesterday so most of our chatting involves evenings but he checks back at the chat room constantly during the wee hours of American time...hope to get some inside chat room chat with you sometime soon (i have Aries sun Pisces moon and Aries rising ;) )</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;60&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	rebecca001  	3/11/2004 1:01 am <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (60 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Dear AriesPhoenix,<br />
Had my horoscope cast today by the free service Bloodgeon (or Cobalt as I call him) told me about. It says: Sun in Libra, Moon in Pisces, Aries Rising--sounds like we have a lot in common..although I have not got much astrological savvy. My hubby has his Sun in Aries, Moon in Libra and is Scorpio rising.<br />
I don't even know what all the terms mean. Like what is a Ture node? We call the erythema nodosum lumps \&quot;nodes\&quot; LOL! And I never heard of the Imum Coeli and Medium Coeli. My Descendant is also Libra--is that what they now call the 7th house? Are you all astrologers in this group?<br />
Hope you don't mind a novice joining.<br />
Have a great evening (or morning?)<br />
Love,<br />
Rebecca</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;61&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/11/2004 4:55 am <br />
To: 	rebecca001 	 (61 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Last post of the night before my whole head shuts off. Rarely I go to bed at this time, but maaan what a week. And don't worry we're all novices of a sort, still waiting for a fullfledged Astrologer to come along, if they appear, I'll promote them instantly more than likely. I could attempt a chart interpretation sometime and we can see what the imneum mimneum nimeenimeenimeeum thingies are all about. I kinda like my chart, but forthat Scorpionic transformatoive stuff, getting to experience all sorts of weirdness. Sarcoidosis (rolls eyes, sighs) wha luck, lol, what scared me most was lookign at my chart and the charts of tw people who've passed away and saw 5 sets of similar aspects, made me wonder, do still wanna beieve in Astrology or what.}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;62&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/11/2004 9:47 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (62 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Mant is a great young man, in fact one of the finest people I've ever met.  With that established, I have to say, Mant, that your sarcoid is just life on life's terms, what's called an AFGO (another f---ing growth opportunity).  I hate it that you've delevoped such a nasty medical problem so young.  It's mostly young men who do get sarcoid.   But it usually resolves by itself within two years.   I just thank God as I understand Him that it's benign sarcoidosis and not a malignant sarcoma....or other type of nasty cancer.  (I'm also even grateful that my brother's cancer is a non-aggressive, slowly progressive type of lymphoma, if he has to have cancer.  Some types of non-Hodgkin's are quickly lethal.  But the average life expectancy for his type of lymphoma is 10 years from the time of diagnosis, so he's going to live to see his youngest son give him grandchildren, and enjoy his new marriage for a long time to come.)</p>

<p>Maybe you can use some of your \&quot;down time\&quot; to develop your exceptional talent as an artist, like the pictures you've sent me, including the one I got yesterday.   Everybody I forwarded them too is most impressed with them.  Your BF radiate!   You seem to have the gift for capturing their movement and energy, and your anatomy is as perfect as it gets.</p>

<p>I guess I might could feel guilty that I'm old and have never had a real medical problem or surgery in my life except the usual tonsils and wisdom teeth.   But for all my young days, I had to cope with being an addict and alcoholic, so I was not without a major disease.  Maybe God knew that was all I could deal with at the time.</p>

<p>You WILL get well.  Plus you're in my prayers daily when I hit my knees, and I believe in the power of prayer.  Honey, you have so much to offer the world that there is no way you're not gonna get well, and back in the woods and mountains, with all your stamina and well-being returned to you.  Count on it!</p>

<p>Guess I'll check out that horoscope site now and see what they have to say--I've heard that Capricorns are all crazy, but I been knowing that, and don't want to be sane if it means having to act my age and have rigid attitudes. :D</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;63&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/11/2004 10:25 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (63 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Well if Capricorns are, let's just say they are'nt the craziest. Bush and Saddam were both Tauruses. But aint we all a little crazy at times. I got a few more sketches around somewhere, one's of a whole sasquatch village, proportions are off, but it looks peaceful, and busy.}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;64&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	rebecca001  	3/11/2004 11:13 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (64 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Good Morning!<br />
Hope You selpt well! I just read the posts thas came in while I slept, and the word words sardoidosis and cancer were said in the same sentence. So not having ever heard about a connection, I did a Search. Here is the info I discovered:<br />
* Eur Respir J. 1999 Aug;14(2):482-3.</p>

<p>Sarcoidosis and cancer revisited: a long-term follow-up study of 555 Danish sarcoidosis patients.</p>

<p>Romer FK, Hommelgaard P, Schou G.</p>

<p>Dept of Medicine, Silkeborg Central Hospital, Denmark.</p>

<p>For more than 20 yrs it has been debated whether the systemic disease sarcoidosis predisposes to malignant neoplasms. The aim of this study was to examine the occurrence of cancer in Danish sarcoidosis patients observed for 9-30 yrs. The clinical data of 555 consecutive sarcoidosis patients were linked with the nationwide Danish Cancer Registry in a database, comparing the results with the expected incidence in the Danish population, adjusted for sex, age and calendar time. The sarcoidosis patients were diagnosed in two areas during the periods of 1960-1971 and 1970-1981, respectively, and followed until December 31, 1991. No excess of cancer was observed in sarcoidosis patients. A total number of 48 patients were observed with cancer (20 males and 28 females). Cancer occurred 1-29 yrs after sarcoidosis diagnosis (median 14 yrs) The observed versus expected (O/E) ratio was 1.16 (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.75-1.79) in males and 1.28 (95% CI 0.88-1.86) in females. No increased occurrence of lung cancer or malignant lymphoma (O/E ratios 0.23, 95% CI 0.00-1.25 and 1.25, 95% CI 0.02-6.95, respectively) was found. Neither age at diagnosis of sarcoidosis nor clinical sarcoidosis features were indicators of later occurrence of malignancy. The study could not confirm previous reports of an increased occurrence of malignant neoplasms in Danish sarcoidosis patients.</p>

<p>PMID: 9817167 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]<br />
*************<br />
No increase in cancer found--and this is a big study and a recent one.</p>

<p>Did you draw the pictures that are posted here as you enter the Phorum? They are wonderful!!<br />
I agree that Astrology gives you potential but not a \&quot;death sentence\&quot;. Notice all the reads are positive and negative. You choose how to use the potential. As Shakespeare said \&quot; the problem lies not in our stars but in ourselves\&quot;.<br />
See what happens when I sleep so long? I get philosophical. I do agree that this is all a learning experience. I too have been healthy all my life--except for EN. I have been brought down by it. I have learned that I am no better than the next guy, I know I didn't do anything wrong to get it. Bad things happend to good people. And I am thankful that my EN is not associated with the sarc. or Crohn's that others have to deal with. You said you no longer smoke--so that maybe sarc. saved you from developing lung cancer in the future. There are inspirational sarc. stories. I' send one over next I find it, ok? I read one yesterday. I'll find it again.<br />
Wishing you and the other Phorum posters a Great Day!<br />
Love,<br />
Rebecca</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;65&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	rebecca001  	3/11/2004 5:15 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (65 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Here is the \&quot;inspirational\&quot; sarc. story I promised. It is posted to a sarc. group that has a link to the EN Group:</p>

<p>GREG writes:</p>

<p>Sarcoidosis struck suddenly in 1986. Shortness of breath, no energy, fatigue, stiff ankles, swollen joints, weak leg muscles, night sweats, chest congestion, and a raw irritating cough were symptoms that plague me. I found myself unable to even climb a flight of stairs. I thought I was dying. On top of that I began experiencing watery eyes, and was unable to tolerate the sunlight. A lung biopsy revealed I had indeed contracted a rare, incurable decease known as sarcoidosis.</p>

<p>I spent the next 15 years on a regiment of prednisone that spiraled my weight out of control and a continuous cycle of remission and recurrence of the disease. Fortunately, at last a friend inspired me to take control of my own well being. We researched sarcoidosis through the internet and, empowered with the new found knowledge, we began a body workout program in a local gym. We then replaced doctors, who were able to switch me to an alternative drug to stop the thinning bone pattern of prednisone, added calcium to my diet, and joined a support group.</p>

<p>Today life is grand. I am active in church, hold a good job, participate in community activities, and am engaged to be married to that one person who inspired me to take charge of my own health. That is the advice I give to anyone living with sarcoidosis. Take charge of your own future. Be a fighter. Be healthy for you. Be happy. It's all in attitude!</p>

<p>Here's another:</p>

<p>SUE writes:</p>

<p>I'm a white female who was diagnosed with sarcoidosis in 1991, when I was 37 years old. After a very bad cold or flu, I continued to feel sick, was fatigued, had a cough, felt an irregular heartbeat, had trouble swallowing, had a continuous stomach ache, felt a fullness in my chest, had achy joints, some memory loss, developed a raised, red lump on my left shin, called an erythema nodosum and a large, raised, red bump on the tip of my nose. A chest X-ray showed enlarged lymph nodes, and then a mediostinoscopy (a cut right above the breastbone to reach lymph nodes) and biopsy showed sarcoidosis. I started on prednisone, and felt better very quickly; but whenever I tried to stop the prednisone the symptoms came back.</p>

<p>Despite this I was able to work and finish an advanced university degree. In 1997 after a particularly stressful time, I had another bad flare up with cough, red, painful, hot spots on my ankles, knees and elbow, memory loss, fatigue and general sick feeling. Since then I've taken prednisone, plaquenil, methotrexate and various pain medications. I've continued to have sarcoid problems, including kidney stones, heel pin, and loss of lung function. I've had some bouts with depression, but have never given up.</p>

<p>Although sarcoidosis is a \&quot;pain in the neck\&quot; I'm happy to be alive and have found comfort from our sarcoid support group. Everyone's case of sarcoidosis is different, and with many people it goes away, so don't give up and continue to hope for better tomorrows!</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;66&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/12/2004 7:17 am <br />
To: 	rebecca001 	 (66 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Shortness of breath, no energy, fatigue, stiff ankles, swollen joints, weak leg muscles, night sweats, chest congestion, and a raw irritating cough were symptoms that plague me.</p>

<p>{All are still applicable to an extent. as for weight gain and loss, it's like a roller coaster ride here. I scared the worst of it off, it seems when I took a nice long midnight walk. It really got me back for that later, but it weakened it's psychological grip on me. Now it's just some breathing issues, lowered energy, weakened muscles at times, coughing and congestion. It's like a nonstop Cold/Flu, does wonders for the mood. :P lol}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;67&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	rebecca001  	3/12/2004 1:01 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (67 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>I sent your message to Sarcoid Buddies, but it hasn't shown up on the EN Group yet. I will let you know if I get a response from SB. I edited it a bit to make you sound less upbeat. I think they tend to answer those who need encouragement. Here is the info I sent them:</p>

<p>I have atypical Sarcoidosis. It wasn&rsquo;t forming in the way normal sarc does,<br />
These are the meds I take now:<br />
Spectracef {also known as Cefditoren Pivoxil}<br />
Bextra {Valdecoxib}<br />
Advair {Fluticasone Propionate}</p>

<p>My initial Symptoms:<br />
Shortness of breath, no energy, fatigue, stiff ankles, swollen joints, weak leg muscles, night sweats, chest congestion, and a raw irritating cough.</p>

<p>Now it's just some breathing issues, lowered energy, weakened muscles at times, coughing and congestion. It's like a nonstop Cold/Flu, Half my hand is numb, Not totally numb, but I've lost some feeling from the ring finger to the pinky on the right hand, numbness and tingling. As for weight gain and loss, it's like a roller coaster ride.</p>

<p>I also have trouble with edema in the legs and am on a very low salt diet.</p>

<p>I have to work and twice a week need to do a 12-hour shift that requires walking and standing as a night watchman. I avoid sun and watch my vitamin D intake by reading all food labels.</p>

<p>I&rsquo;m in my 30&rsquo;s now and feel sick most of the time. Is this numbness and flu like symptoms something that can get better? I am getting so discouraged!</p>

<p>Thank you !<br />
Cobalt<br />
***********Hope you don't mind the last line! I think it will get some answers that way!<br />
Love,<br />
Rebecca</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;68&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/13/2004 1:57 am <br />
To: 	rebecca001 	 (68 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Oh yeah that might get better results, it sums it up nicely. WHat I noticed with alot of people in that group was that the symptoms they had were so much more severe, like loss of sight, sensation, extreme fatigues, organ tissue issues. just stuff that does kinda make mine pale and invalid by comparison. Nobody likes to hear about someone doing better and dealing with it humorously I guess it may have seemed mocking?..}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;69&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	rebecca001  	3/13/2004 10:17 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (69 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Here is the edema link :</p>

<p><a href="http://umed.med.utah.edu/ms2/renal/Word%20files/c)%20Disorders%20of%20Volume_Ed.htm">http://umed.med.utah.edu/ms2/renal/Word%20files/c)%20Disorders%20of%20Volume_Ed.htm</a><br />
if you can't access it from here, I will send it to your webTV address.<br />
Love,<br />
Rebecca</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;70&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/13/2004 4:57 pm <br />
To: 	rebecca001 	 (70 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>EDEMA - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND TREATMENT</p>
 
<p>Donald E. Kohan, M.D., Ph.D.</p>
 
<p>General Concepts<br />
            Edema is defined as soft tissue swelling due to expansion of the interstitial volume.  Edema can be localized or generalized.  The normal distribution of body water is illustrated below.</p>
 
<p>1. Generalized edema involves an increase in extracellular fluid only (18% of body weight).  Some extracellular fluid compartments, termed transcellular fluids (cerebrospinal fluid, intraocular fluid and joint fluid) do not communicate freely with the rest of the body.</p>
 
<p>EXAMPLE:  A 70 kg adult has an ECF volume of 12.6 L (18% of body weight).  If 2.5 L of fluid is added to this compartment alone, there is a 20% increase in interstitial fluid, but only a 3.5% increase in body weight.  This amount could result in detectable edema.</p>
 
<p>2. Generalized edema is due to increases in both total body water and sodium.  If just water is retained, it distributes throughout the total body water compartment (60% of body weight) and edema will not usually form.  However, if sodium is retained as well, it is confined to the extracellular spaces.  The increased osmolality due to sodium retains water in the ECF.</p>
 
<p>3. Generalized edema can occur with low, normal, or high serum sodium concentration.   Serum sodium concentration, per se, does not reflect total body sodium.  Increased total body sodium can occur with a low, normal or high serum sodium concentration. </p>
 
<p>Mechanisms maintaining interstitial fluid volume<br />
            The volume of interstitial fluid is determined by Starling's Law: Hydrostatic Pressure (capillary - tissue) - Oncotic pressure (capillary - tissue) = net fluid movement out of capillary into interstitium.<br />
            Oncotic pressure = osmotic pressure created by plasma protein molecules that are impermeable across the capillary membrane.</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;71&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	rebecca001  	3/13/2004 9:31 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (71 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Here is the last part of the article you posted Cobalt:<br />
Treatment of edema</p>

<p>The treatment of edema should neither begin nor end with the administration of diuretics. The basic approaches to treatment are as follows.</p>

<p>1. First, treat the underlying disease.</p>

<p>2. Decrease sodium and water intake, either dietary or intravenous.</p>

<p>3. Increase excretion of sodium and water</p>

<p>a. Diuretics - remember, these are palliative, not curative.</p>

<p>b. Bed rest, local pressure</p>

<p>4. Do not make the disease worse. Other than treatment of severe pulmonary edema, treatment of edema is not usually an emergency. The use of all diuretics entails one major risk: excessive diuresis. Overdiuresis causes volume depletion, hypotension, inadequate organ perfusion and a host of complications. USE CAUTION!</p>

<p>Fluid restriction</p>

<p>An edema forming patient typically loses little sodium from his/her body - about 15 mEq/day in urine, sweat and stool combined. Placing a patient on a low salt diet (about 1 gm per day) gives an intake of sodium of about 17 mEq/day. Thus restricting dietary salt often does not decrease edema, it only prevents edema from becoming worse.</p>

<p>A major problem in hospitalized patients is those receiving intravenous fluids. In many patients, an intravenous line containing some sodium chloride is kept running continuously. Typically, the lowest rate that keeps a vein patent is 500 ml/day. Even using the a low sodium concentration (l/4 normal saline), the patient is given 19 mEq sodium/day. Thus, intravenous fluids can be a major cause of edema in hospitalized patients with problems excreting sodium.</p>

<p>Diuretics</p>

<p>Diuretics inhibit sodium and water reabsorption in the nephron. Several classes of diuretics are available that have different sites of action, potencies and side effects. Diuretics will be discussed in detail after the lectures on edema, water metabolism, and potassium homeostasis.<br />
*********<br />
Note:\&quot;Thus restricting dietary salt often does not decrease edema, it only prevents edema from becoming worse.\&quot; also<br />
Note part 3 b says to use bedrest and local pressure.<br />
That means legs up, and wear elastic bandages or stockings.<br />
By the way I got a response from Sarcoid Buddies and posted it to the EN Group.<br />
Have a Great evening!<br />
Love,<br />
Rebecca</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;72&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	rebecca001  	3/14/2004 1:07 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (72 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>I posted this to the EN Group, and am posting it here for you and other Phorum members who may want to read what the reply was from Sarcoid Buddies.<br />
Hope you're having a Better Day!<br />
Love,<br />
Rebecca</p>

<p>Dear Cobalt,<br />
Here is the response I got from Kipy, the founder of Sarcoid Buddies:</p>

<p>From: Kipy Sent: 3/12/2004 9:21 PM<br />
Hi Rebecca,<br />
I don't know why this person can't get in to SarcoidBuddies if he<br />
is a Member. Please tell him to write me at:<br />
<a href="mailto:Kipy1@msn.com">Kipy1@msn.com</a> and I will see what I can do to get him in here.<br />
As for his question....... he is having a \&quot;Sarcoid Flare\&quot; as we<br />
call it. Normally, this doesn't get better on it's own..... Most<br />
Doctors will put him on Prednisone to get the disease under<br />
control.....once it is under control and he is feeling better....then,<br />
the Doctor will start to ween him off of the prednisone. Many people<br />
refuse to go on the Prednisone because of all the side effects that it<br />
has. I just want to say that Prednisone is NOT a bad drug when you<br />
are on it short term. Most people who have experienced bad side<br />
affects.....have been on it for a long period of time. I was told<br />
this by the Doctor I have now. I was put on prednisone and left on it<br />
for years and years....and now I have what is called \&quot;Drug Induced\&quot;<br />
Diabetes. The Doctor back then told me that keeping me on a low dose<br />
wouldn't cause any problems. I shouldn't have listened to<br />
him....but, I thought he knew what he was doing. Anyway.....<br />
Prednisone is the only thing that has helped me with these flare ups.<br />
Now, the numbness that he is experiencing.....sounds like the Sarc<br />
is in the Peripheral nerves....which are the large nerves that are in<br />
the legs and arms. He needs to let his Doctor know about this<br />
numbness.....he may need to be sent to a Neurologist.<br />
Thanks so much for relaying his message to us, Becky. Hope you<br />
have a GREAT weekend too.<br />
Hugz,<br />
Kipy</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;73&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/15/2004 11:02 am <br />
To: 	rebecca001 	 (73 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Yeah the Doc was told about the numbness in the hand and I'm on meds for it, some sensation is returning, but it's still dull feeling, so I'm not dancing for joy yet. I'll email Kipy later on teh MSN Groups thing, could be yet another webtv thing, ... why did MSN buy teh webtv franchise only to neglect it? lol sheesh. Nuerologist, that worries me, I heard the sarc growths can growth in the brain too? and here I am stressed about recent stuff on the job and at home.. yagh. Losing a job you can recover from, losing my eyesight or worse is not an option.</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;74&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/15/2004 11:09 am <br />
To: 	rebecca001 	 (74 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{See Pholks? Coffee IS GOOD FOR YOU and damn good for me! It's the current all my pills raft down on, so it's used well anyways. I'll email Kipy with the MSNGroups thing. Given the nuerological side effects of SARC I wonderif I was just being grouchy and paranoid about what seemed an exclusion. I can lose the feeling in my hands, but losing my mind is a worry! I aint got that much ta lose, lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;75&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	rebecca001  	3/15/2004 1:25 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (75 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>I used to be a coffee addict. I quit cold turkey over 30 yrs. ago. I slept 2 days straight after I quit. Give Kipy and Sarcoid Buddies another try. They are good people. Identify yourself to Kipy so she knows you are the person she responded to, ok?<br />
Love,<br />
Rebecca</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;76&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	rebecca001  	3/15/2004 1:39 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (76 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Listen you have to put those negative thoughts out of your mind! Yeah, some people go blind. My hubby got glaucoma before he was 40--big scare. He already lost some vision. He took control and took his meds--found a doctor he trusted--had eye surgery--twice. Now he has great vision...still loss of some field, but so good he doesn't need glasses. He takes his own pressure with a hand held device --same as the one the dr. uses. He is very proactive. And he blesses his eyes every day and thanks God for his vision. In fact he says glaucoma helped him to live a healthier lifestyle--he really skirted on the edge before.<br />
Love,<br />
Rebecca</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;77&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/15/2004 10:26 pm <br />
To: 	rebecca001 	 (77 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{I'm going for positivity here, hoping don't wind up fired for a careless mistake I made last night. Guess I'll see when I get there.}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;78&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/15/2004 10:28 pm <br />
To: 	rebecca001 	 (78 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Already have. She has my sending.}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;79&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	rebecca001  	3/15/2004 11:05 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (79 of 122) <br />
 	154.79 in reply to 154.78 <br />
Sounds good.<br />
Love,<br />
Rebecca</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;80&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/16/2004 11:24 am <br />
To: 	rebecca001 	 (80 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Okay, joined Kipy's group and next I'll try for Yahoo again, I figured that'd be great, an account I can access from any one of my webtv addresses, we're all of one mind, we all know the same password, I make multiple personalities seem FUN! Who knows, it could be a trend! :D</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;81&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/21/2004 7:36 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (81 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Spectracef&reg;Brand Name:Spectracef&reg;<br />
Active Ingredient:cefditoren pivoxil<br />
Strength(s): 200 mg</p>

<p>What is Spectracef used for? <br />
Spectracef is an antibiotic used to treat adults and adolescents (12 years of age or older) with certain bacterial infections of the lungs, throat, and skin. Spectracef does not work for viral infections (for example, the common cold). </p>

<p>Who should not take Spectracef? </p>

<p>You should not take Spectracef if you: </p>

<p>are allergic to Spectracef or to any of the ingredients in Spectracef <br />
have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any of the antibiotics known as \&quot;cephalosporins\&quot; </p>

<p>have a milk protein allergy (not lactose intolerance); Spectracef tablets contain sodium caseinate, a milk protein </p>

<p>have a carnitine deficiency or were born with a condition that may cause a carnitine deficiency </p>

<p>Special Warning with Spectracef: <br />
Tell your health care provider if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to other antibiotics called cephalosporins and penicillins, or to other medicines.</p>

<p>What should I tell my health care provider? </p>

<p>Tell your health care provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.</p>

<p>Some medicines may affect how Spectracef works or Spectracef may affect how other medicines work.</p>

<p>Especially tell your doctor if you are taking: </p>

<p>blood thinners, such as Coumadin or</p>

<p>warfarin </p>

<p>antacids and other medicines that reduce acid in the stomach </p>

<p>probenecid </p>

<p>Tell your health care provider if you are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding.</p>

<p>What are some possible side effects of Spectracef? (This is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Spectracef. Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)   </p>

<p>The most common side effects with Spectracef are: </p>

<p>diarrhea </p>

<p>nausea </p>

<p>vaginal yeast infection </p>

<p>For more detailed information about Spectracef, ask your health care provider or pharmacist.</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;82&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/21/2004 7:43 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (82 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>BEXTRA</p>

<p>Here's what you need to know to get the most out of your treatment plan.<br />
BEXTRA provides powerful relief of arthritis pain</p>

<p>Once-daily prescription BEXTRA is a medicine that provides powerful, 24-hour relief of the pain, inflammation, and stiffness of osteoarthritis and adult rheumatoid arthritis. BEXTRA is also used to relieve painful menstrual cramping (primary dysmenorrhea).</p>

<p>How does BEXTRA work?<br />
BEXTRA targets an important source of arthritis pain.</p>

<p>The body produces an enzyme called COX-2, which plays a major role in causing arthritis pain and inflammation. BEXTRA works by targeting this enzyme to relieve the pain, stiffness, and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.</p>

<p>The body also produces a related enzyme called COX-1, which has beneficial functions such as helping to protect the lining of the stomach. At recommended doses, BEXTRA does not target the COX-1 enzyme. For this reason, doctors and scientists refer to BEXTRA as a COX-2&shy;?specific inhibitor.</p>

<p>BEXTRA and you: The power of working together</p>

<p>Although BEXTRA is not a cure for arthritis, it can help reduce the pain, inflammation, and stiffness of osteoarthritis and adult rheumatoid arthritis. To get the best results, it's important that you do your part and take BEXTRA regularly, as prescribed by your doctor.</p>

<p>Follow these tips to get the most from your treatment plan:</p>

<p>Don't skip doses. If once-daily BEXTRA has been prescribed for you, follow your doctor's instructions for taking it every day, not only when you're feeling pain or stiffness. Consistent use of BEXTRA will help control arthritis pain, inflammation, and stiffness.</p>

<p>Make taking BEXTRA a part of your routine, such as by taking it at the same time every day. That way you'll be less likely to forget to take it.</p>

<p>Remember, you may take BEXTRA with or without food.</p>

<p>Check in with your doctor regularly so that he or she can assess your progress and make changes to your treatment plan if necessary.</p>

<p>Inform your doctor of any other medications (including over-the-counter drugs) you may have started taking since your last office visit.</p>

<p>Let your doctor know if you experience any side effects while you're taking BEXTRA.</p>

<p>Try to maintain a healthy lifestyle.</p>

<p>Follow your doctor's advice on exercise, eating right, and maintaining your weight. We provide a helpful exercise guide for people with arthritis joint pain on this Web site.</p>

<p>Keep a Power Progress Log to show your doctor how you're progressing in the pursuit of your personal goals.</p>

<p>Ask your doctor any questions you may have about your arthritis or about BEXTRA.</p>

<p>Working with your doctor is key to achieving the most rapid and effective pain relief possible. You and your doctor are partners in your fight against pain. So it's important to make the most of each and every office visit. Check back with your doctor to discuss how your treatment is working and to adjust your dosing if necessary.<br />
Remember: When you do your part, you and BEXTRA form a powerful, united front against arthritis pain.</p>

<p>This Web site is intended for residents of the United States only. The products discussed herein may have different product labeling in different countries.</p>

<p>The health information contained herein is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with a healthcare provider. Decisions regarding patient care must be made with a healthcare provider, considering the unique characteristics of the patient.</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;83&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	3/22/2004 12:40 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (83 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>So you aren't allowed to get pregnant...and watch out for that thrush mate it aint pretty specially at night ;)</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;84&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	3/22/2004 12:46 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (84 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Do doctors in the US charge if you write down like a weekly diary of whats going on for your condition and hand it in like homework? It would keep them up-to-date with their patient and means you can continue avoiding sunlight and the extra stress of waiting forever in their waiting room...maybe even pass on your email addy so they can contact you if they see something that needs more care?...dunno how it works for you there, i can cheat and take my 3 year old into the doc with his ailments and get 'free' advice...just a thought :)</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;85&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/23/2004 12:11 am <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (85 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{It is suggested to keep a journal...}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;86&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	3/23/2004 12:57 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (86 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Cool then do it...worst comes to worst send it to me...i'll send it back lmao and you can print it ;)</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;87&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/24/2004 11:47 am <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (87 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{lol, who says I wanna look back on any of this?}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;88&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/24/2004 1:20 pm <br />
To: 	rebecca001 	 (88 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Lots of good information here.   Sarcoid sounds like a hideous case of PMS for 365 days a year.   All of you have my deepest sympathy.  At least it's not a cancer.</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;89&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	rebecca001  	3/25/2004 11:14 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (89 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Yes, Sarcoid is pretty awful, but it can go into remission, and sometimes it goes away for good. I am hoping that Cobalt is one of those! And you are so right--at least it is not cancer!! But it can get serious. One of the guys who had a sarcoid support group just died. Very sad--he was a great guy with young kids. But we all have to go sometimes.<br />
Have a great night! Hope you can see the moon and venus in the night sky. Really neat!<br />
Love,<br />
Rebecca</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;90&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/26/2004 6:38 am <br />
To: 	rebecca001 	 (90 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Oh man, first time I've heard of it being fatal...</p>

<p>Yeah if that Venus is Conjucting my Leo moon, people are really gonna love my entertaining side, lol.</p>

<p>R.I.P.: Fellow Sarc sufferer, whoever you were.}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;91&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	rebecca001  	3/26/2004 7:38 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (91 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Do you know what it would mean for me? My sun is in libra, moon in picies and rising is Aries. The next time venus and the emoon are this close will be in like 8 years... and then not for another maybe 100! Should be important.<br />
Love,<br />
Rebecca</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;92&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/27/2004 7:23 am <br />
To: 	rebecca001 	 (92 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Pisces being a particularly psychic sign, perhaps the most of all the signs, excepting other water signs and individual variations (distracted momentarily because he's typing while listening to Rob Zombie and proceeds to rock out, then regains his composure...) uh yeah. Meaning, well in my uninformed and Astramatuer-and-still-learning-opinion Your venus aspect is heading to and or is near to your spychic centre, be aware of any messages and intuitive perceptions about love, romance, self-love, friend-love, family-love etc. The rest can be told and read of on <a href="http://www.astro.com">www.astro.com</a>, once you've entered your Birthinfo in on, the rest is applicable to other sections like current transits and daily horoscopes.}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;93&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	rebecca001  	3/27/2004 10:47 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (93 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Cool! Thanks for the \&quot;reading\&quot; and I will check out the link!<br />
Love,<br />
Rebecca</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;94&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/27/2004 6:39 pm <br />
To: 	rebecca001 	 (94 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{YW!} :)</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;95&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/30/2004 9:07 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (95 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Mant, I totally agree with Rebecca.  Put fear and negativity out of your mind today.   It's a fact that negative energy attracts negative people and therefore, unpleasant events.   The opposite is also true.   Just claim recovery and healing in the name of the Great Spirit as you understand Him.   You will not lose your mind--unless you worry yourself to death.  You won't lose your sight, either.  I've been legally blind since high school with extreme nearsightedness and astigmatism, but my vision is correctable to 20/20 and in fact has gotten a little better in my old age on account of the presbyopia that accompanies getting old, and it counteracts the nearsightedeness to some degree.   Fear and negativity is the devil's greatest tool....however you may perceive the \&quot;devil\&quot;.   The devil  may be just basic fear plus toxic socialization, but regardless, he's not a guest to entertain in your head, so evict him!</p>

<p>Your wonderful young life has just begun, and you have a truckload of work to do in this life before you can go home to that big research center in the sky, Mant.   So keep on doing what you're doing.</p>

<p>Yeah, BTW, when are you gonna send me some more of your fabulous art?   People are asking for it....Angela, for one, and Billye too.  :)</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;96&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/31/2004 8:11 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (96 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{lol, Well I think I sent ya one piece, it's pretty plain though, but it'll do. Note: I'm also seeing a Counsellor now, so I'm getting talks of ManicDepression and Post traumatic Stress disorder things. Making the Whatcom county medical sector very much more wealthy while living like a slummer. I'd rather have Health than Wealth at this point, but damn if wealth comes my way I'm not gonna chase it off, that's fer damn sure, we're getting by though! No worries.}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;97&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/3/2004 3:15 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (97 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Thanks, Mant, I got the latest, saved it and sent it to my special friends and family who will appreciate it.  They love your furball portraits.</p>

<p>Good on you for seeing a counselor for help in dealing with the sarcoid!   However, you are not remotely bipolar, unless you're a great concealer.   I've heard that in this day and age,  \&quot;bipolar\&quot;  has become a blanket term they are using for every problem anyone has.   True bipolar disorder, I understand, is a nightmare.   I've met a few people who REALLY have it, and they suffer horribly until they are treated.  Some don't want to be treated, either, which makes it much worse.</p>

<p>I'm totally in favor of counseling when you have trouble, like a chronic disease, be it sarcoid, diabetes, heart conditions or any other kind of serious stress.  Counseling helped me many years ago when I was having a time with my teenager, who turned out just fine later on.   But the counseling probably saved my life....or HERS, LOLOL!   I could have strangled her back then.  :D :P :D</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;98&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	4/4/2004 6:02 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (98 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{Back from the doc, well this is a few days later, but when do I get the time to type anything anymore, for 3 days my time is not my own, and filling my damn days off with appointments was NOT a good idea. This week I'm taking it easy, laying down excercising, excercising laying down, and watching a stack of new movies we got from a yard sale.</p>

<p>Anyways, the Doc says the good thing about Sarcoidosis, is it hits once and then never comes back as bad? Dunno if he's totally right there, the victims I talked to say it's a lifelong affliction. Seems to be saying if I can make it to Summer okay... or through... something. got a bag of Gvar inhalers, saw a picture of te inside of my red inflamed swollen lungs, and went home happy. lol}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;99&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/9/2004 7:57 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (99 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Mant, not to be a nag, but with your sarcoid, I truly hope that you are no longer smoking, or at least that you've cut down to only 2-4 per day!</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;100&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	4/12/2004 11:09 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (100 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{lol. It's easier on days off when I'm surrounded with distraction. I went 3 days without just last week. But I netted out harcore and watched movies. and ate.}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;101&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/17/2004 6:49 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (101 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Well, you could always go to Smoker's Anonymous meetings, though I have a feeling their relapse rate is even higher than OA (Overeaters Anonmymous) and much, much higher than AA, NA or any other 12-step Program.   Just do the best you can, that's all you can do.   It's harder to stop smoking than anything else except eating candy.</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;102&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	4/17/2004 7:29 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (102 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Things just went from worseto worser. I'm doubled-over, writhing, groaning yeeourrrch-ing my side of my lower adbomen, my back, left side, left -hipe-thighmuscles-down to the heel, it frikkin hurts and I wish knew what it was????</p>

<p>It's maddening!!!!!!</p>

<p>I got work in a few hours and I don't think can endure 12 hours of this, but I have to, because caling in sick requires you cal in a day in advance, like I knew this was gonna frikkkin hapen then!!! gotta shut this off for now and take a hot shower or something.</p>

<p>DO I got a kidney stone? Or digestive problems or sarc growth in my head or spine I dont know, I just do not F___ING KNOW!?!</p>

<p>Gotta go, shower, relax something sh__!!</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;103&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	4/19/2004 6:47 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (103 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>It's okay, I'm recovered for now. Up in Canada getting my buzz on! hehehe<br />
tOTALLY</p>

<p>OMG</p>

<p>LMAO</p>

<p>NM</p>

<p>LOL</p>

<p>:P<br />
Point is I'm alright, aint no need ta worry bout me.</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;104&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	9/3/2004 6:57 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (104 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>*Wow, back to the Bloodgeon Era. Guess I'll update on this.</p>

<p>Let's see, dry eyes, check. Insomnia, check. Malaise..... uh Malaise?.... HELLO MALAISE!! Yeah sure, I guess so, whatever, lmao, sigh, check.</p>

<p>It's improved in some ways, but it's progressed in other ways.</p>

<p>Skin inflammation is slowing healing badly, lesions from water blisters occuring, scarring du eto teh slow to almost inexistent healing. Sensation in both hands is dulled. Sinus Infection it almost burns my nostrils.</p>

<p>If this sounds like whining, tough, #### off, it's how it is.</p>

<p>This is my life.</p>

<p>Still taking Advair and something-buterol for the breathing and avoiding dietary and sunlight induced vitamin D. Fun thing is my skin is pale, I almost glow in the dark. lol!*</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;105&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	gecho  	9/3/2004 10:27 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (105 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>lol, thine sense of humour remains moderately healthy, nonetheless. i wish i could glow in the dark, but i got this stupid tan thing over the summer, while i was away from me poor ol' pc... out cutting the lawn. what a waste of my life! the blasted grass just grows back anyways, what's the point in cutting it?! it's more fun when it's long... playin' hide-and-go-seek with the grasshoppers, losing my dogs... hm, lots of fun! &lt;sigh&gt; but there has been way too much sun this year.</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;106&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	deepwaterz  	9/4/2004 3:24 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (106 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Hi Babe. ~kiss~</p>

<p>- Julie</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;107&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	9/5/2004 11:16 am <br />
To: 	deepwaterz unread 	 (107 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>(Kiss Kiss, Llllick:P, howya doing? lol.)</p>

<p>Did I say Malaise and Leaky Gut Syndrome? (me so sexy, lmao!)</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;108&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	9/5/2004 11:19 am <br />
To: 	gecho 	 (108 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Tell me about it, wait, no, I already know about it.</p>

<p>Sun = Pain4Weeks.</p>

<p>Beautiful days my @$$.</p>

<p>Really the best days are the ones I can sleep through.</p>

<p>Bring on the next Ice Age!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;109&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/23/2005 6:34 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (109 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>*I've been running into a crowd of questions and personal issues on this, so I guess it's time for an Update.</p>

<p>What IS Sarco-whatsit?</p>

<p>How are you feeling Now?</p>

<p>Is it contagious?</p>

<p>Are you Sure you gotta avoid sunlight, stress, extertion or is it all a cop-out?</p>

<p>Who was Bloodgeon?*</p>

<p>{In Answerings:<br />
Sarco-thingymahwhatsit's described better in previous postings on this thread. Feeling now? Detached, undead, apathetic, achey, in a kind of fugue, normal, getting better/worse everyday, lol. And I'm gonna &fnof;&ccedil;&dagger;&copy; beat to death the next person who asks if it's contagious, the hell it is, yeah lemme cough on ya and we'll find out, or better yet, do away with the condoms I got ... \&quot;transmission vector\&quot; for ya Right Here! Cop-out, that's another way to see me giving it my all or at least my very best effort to beat into a thin red paste some silly&aring;&szlig;&szlig; &eth;&ccedil;&dagger;licker who once again, has all the wrong things to say. Put it this way, try getting like, muscle aches from every bit of work over the basic walking and doing-ness of life, and instead of fading, and recouping, they stick around, and soon you have layers of compounding bad muscle memory so to speak. This latest security contract's doing wonders for me, lol, I mean, uh, Not? Thank the gods vacation's coming up. So, counting on the fingers, my individual blessings, lol. one...uhhh.., Finally, yezzz, Who was this Bloodgeon guy, that's a name I've not heard for a lonnng tiiime. Well He's Me, I was Bloodgeon! (trying this attempt at an ObiWan monologue re-enactment scene here, bear with me) But as things go, things change, transformations happen, molecules whack out for a bit, and the more things change, the more they suck, lol. Hope all this cleared up things for people. Anyone asking is welcome to be sent here to spare me my barely memorized self diagnosis readout mode activations.}</p>

<p>\&quot;In essence, snivelsnivelsnivelsnivelsnivel, whine whine whine whine whine whine, cheese cheese cheese cheese cheese cheese, boohoohoohoohoohoohoohoohoohoo.\&quot;</p>

<p>Actually I'd be happy to answer more questions, better here than out there, the sun is out there. So, Shoot!</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;110&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	MrGLaD  	5/23/2005 7:32 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (110 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>So, uh..............</p>

<p>Didja ever figure it out?</p>

<p>What it was?</p>

<p>What IT is? What ever \&quot;IT\&quot; is?</p>

<p>It? You know...</p>

<p>That thingy you have?</p>

<p>(Is it contagious? It's not comin' over my DSL is it?!)</p>

<p>Where's the damn ROTF smilies on this dang forum for cryin' out loud!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;111&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/24/2005 10:52 am <br />
To: 	MrGLaD 	 (111 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>*Yep..</p>

<p>..Uh-huh!..</p>

<p>..Yes..</p>

<p>..that..</p>

<p>..I Do know..</p>

<p>..the very one..</p>

<p>{Highly Doubtful, lol}</p>

<p>We don't Use ROTF smilies here, we aren't all that funny here, very serious chat server this. serious site this. Hrrrmmmble, serious as an eye-ache, yezzz. NARF!!!!*</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;112&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	5/24/2005 12:47 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (112 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Confusion. lol. This has inspired me to maybe look into getting some of those smilies up and ready for posting... Hurray!</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;113&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	MrGLaD  	5/24/2005 5:52 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (113 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>Hurray? Why? IS THAT DAMNED BUS LEAVING EARLY AGAIN!?!!</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;114&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/2/2006 5:16 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (114 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>[Bloodgeon, who is now Stargoyle, who is also a few other cool names he had to reserve is due for yet another doctor's appointment. Seems he had the very close symptoms of a heart attack, minor or low medium cardiac problem. This would be as a result of the Sleep Apnea as a result of the Asthma and that results from the Sarcoidosis. The amount of bacterial scar tissue in the lungs complicates air intake making the heart work a little harder to retain oxygen absorption. the Feeling was a caving in feeling of chest pain, a sharp ache all down the left arm, waking up very anxietous. Tried to keep it from CrystalGryphon, but the usual doom and gloom morbid mindset inquired of having a will ad testament set up, and immediately the question was asked \&quot;Heart troubles?\&quot; Nothing gets past her! So the Doc app't is for tests, EKG, and referrals to a heart doctor, primary care physician and a good sleep clinic where some testing can be done. CG's highly upset about this, thinking she could lose a loved one very soon. Good ol Stargoyle, being halfway on the other side anyways, is as prepared to die as one can possibly be, unshakably in the frame of mind death is only a transformation, and the mourning is like Regretting selling your Saab compact for an RV or something. At a point in time when you come to the full realization that your lifespan is only partally within your control, you extend your control to other things you Can manage. The surviving worldly goods, tying up loose ends, costs of corpse disposal, lol, er funeral plans and making sure you have a plan \&quot;B\&quot;, because heaven forbid a person might possibly Survive and Live longer just to spite the fates, and outlive those graves he himself wants to dance on. That's all the news for now, had to type this out under a differnt account because time is short and I cant be interrupted by messenger peoples. Hope they understand.]</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;115&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	3/3/2006 4:20 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (115 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>My mom was referred to some sort of specialist too. He has thrown a couple of diagnses at her, before he was certain what was wrong. They still don't know what's wrong, but they're sticking with inclusion body miositis, which is fatal, and will most likely result with my mother suffocating. Supposed to mess up her breathing real bad.</p>

<p>But the tests that have been done were inconclusive! Doctors are idiots. What do they know. You keep plugging along, uh, all of you metaphorms. And sorry to hear about the awfully-close-to-sounding-like-a-heart-attack thing. Remember you have fans!!</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;116&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/6/2006 2:28 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (116 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>[The Doc said it was uh indigestion, acid reflux or something, Dad went to the doc for a symptomatic minor heart attack too and was told it was gas, so who knows. When it was asked if this was a connection to Sleep Apnea, THAT got Doccie's attention, if only for a second. Stargoyle's age is said to be waaay too early to be having heart problems except in the case of certain drug users. Guess what. His mom's boyfriend thought it would be hee-frikkin-larious to put meth in the coffee machine, knowing he'd have coffee before going to school. Us 'Phorms are all as one holding together, for as long as fate, destiny, and life are letting us.]</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;117&quot;;&quot;From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	4/19/2006 7:30 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (117 of 122) <br />
 	<br />
{Tad melodramatic, uhm, twitch-twitch, update time}<br />
<br />
*Two all new brand new medications have added themselves to my gradually weirding life routine. One's just a water pill fr blood pressure, it's uhhh what are you, c'mere fugger, let's see... HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 25MG, yeah it's a water pill, supposed to cause more frequent uh.. whizzing but I've noticed no difference yet. <br />
<br />
This other is the fun one, I had ta kill alot of pride dignity and independance consenting to this one. I've always considered me needing this kind of help a sign of weaness, I can handle myself thankyouverymuch now stand back or I will fruggin rip your doggamn head of and vomit down your neck, lol. BUPROPION, forgot what it was for exactly, uh manic depressoin, bipolar or schizophrenia, also known as WELBUTRIN. I blame the damn questionnire my new doc gave me for all the yes's it got outta me, have you ever, do you feel sometimes like, was there ever a time you, yes yes yes and omfgd yes? I am a WRECK! lmao. <br />
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Day one of taking it, mellow, happy, peaceful lazy, laid around and purred alot. Day two, a workday, mellow amused by troublemakers antics, disinclined to do any real work, day three also a workday, anxious, depressed, angry as hell, red rage, solitary not thinking the medication is working or working correctly, suspectign side effects, sick and tired and stabbing gut cramps.<br />
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For you who know me in SHADE, this means I'm keeping some distance from large room chats, the main and busier towns, and probably will attempt to kill anyone near me to vent, for fun, for whatever. Hope ya understand, even in a virtual world I'll need ta be aone fr a bit until I can sort things out. <br />
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For those in the Meaphorum, 'm somewhere between breezing by as hte mood and time allows, gettin group soppy hugs, lol, and wanting to devote even more tmie to here on a backlog of projects and enhancements I've brain, er brainstormed for this corner of the internet.<br />
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For those in my real life, please please please stop ¶ßßing me off, I see conspiracies outta the corner of my mind, patterns to everything said and done to me, parts of larger plans having nothing to do with anything good to or for me, resenting, hating and imagining black vile morbid thoughts to about anyone who comes off strangely to me. When this does medicine kick truly IN?!? Grrr.*<br />
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{No amount of medications will ever cure the circumstances around me of being irritating as fuck to have to live with, but I'm trying}<div class="sig">{Both a CatDrgN and a BaRnOwL}<br />
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:yin {CAT}: ChAoTic_aNiMaL_TrIbE! :yin <br />
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[URL=http://www.chatzy.com/854680404226]Smells like Hell in The BrImStOnE LiTtErBoX[/URL]  <br />
<img alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Pinkaroo/CAKP2F8X.jpg" /> "Please, might I have some Soup? Large, Golden Healing Coffees?"<br />
"Heeegh Heeayaagh! Blaglacghkt! Heheheh, Hairball..,"<br />
<img alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/Pinkaroo/pussinboots.gif" /></div>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;118&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	4/24/2006 1:28 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (118 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>My mom takes hydrochlorothiazide. I didn't know it was meant to make her urinate more, lol. Crazy! What purpose does peeing more serve??? She can't take any anti-depressants because she's on too many meds. And she can't take any cholesterol meds for the same reason, but her cholesterol is getting madly out of control. The doctor said she's going to have a heart attack sooner or later, and it will be big.</p>

<p>And I have that poster with Puss in Boots!! Where he's holding his hat and looking all cute and innocent and stuff. I think that he is looking at my bookshelf, curiously. Maybe he wants me to read him a story! I think that After Hamelin might have a mouse or two in it. Whatcha think Puss?? Hm? Story time?</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;119&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	4/24/2006 4:00 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (119 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>*Yep, Dr. Happy said it was a water pill. {psuedonymming my doctors now so they'll be anonymous and more amusing} His destructions were to take it about 3 hours before you plan to have uninterrupted running to the bathroom sleep. This is the week I start on the standard two welbutrins a day, things could get weird, if I feel a little out of it I'll spare you guys that situation, lol. And AQRN My heart goes out to you and your mom with a bit of understanding duct-taped to it, as I have a mom who's deliberately shortened her lifespan by 20 or more years, her heart could go at any time too, especially as to how much she seems to love stressing out, lol, aherm, grrr.*</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;120&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	5/1/2006 12:13 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (120 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>: )</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;121&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/27/2006 5:42 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (121 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>{it reminds me it exists in some of the most enthusiastic ways..,}</p>

<p>*Around 9am I was awoken by pain in the left midsection, from back t front, from the bottom of the ribcage to the hip joint, left side. As if I was caught in a huge invisible beartrap of pain. It felt like a sword was stuck through me. Cramping burning stabbing, had all this before, but this time it was intense, this time it was playing for keeps. I couldn't lay in any comfortable position and yet trying to get up hurt just as bad, but I did eventually have t get up.</p>

<p>My morning routine is to make the zombie motor functions of the me I live in, to make me coffee, nothin doin', standing hurt, walking hurt, something was seriously seriously wrong here. I read up on my favorite forums and reply briefly to a few, wincing, gritted teeth, face feeling flushed, shut off the web and laid back on the recliner, felt better after awhile. Gt up to do it again, immediately relapsed into pain.</p>

<p>Recliner again, ok, got a wee bit worried so called the wife at work, she flew into action, she's done research on this and knows it can get worse, and knowing our kinda luck, worse would typify the experience. Managed to get showered and shaved and into uniform but luckily my primary care money spong-uh oops physician had a cancellation at 3;30 and we went on in, after deducing it wasn't a hernia, it wasn't constipation, it was what put me on a liquid diet for 24 hours, and if it happens again I'll get a trip to the emergency room or and a cat scan.</p>

<p>This thing can attack organs, spread t anywhere the bloodstream goes. This is what had me wondering, I'm almost beyond fear, but dyign wuold interfere with alot of plans and schedulings. Bad enough my boss couldn't find anyone to sub for me for the night, and the worksite had been phone called a death threat earlier that day so tehy needed the site supervisor that I am there.*</p>

<p>...is lost in furrowed brow thought for about ten minutes...</p>

<p>{I would just love to be retired, nobody knows how long they have left on thsi planet life, and it makes no sense spending that indeterminate amount of existing time doing something you don't like. Giving your time to the ungrateful, who never repay it, selling your soul so your skin stays warm and dry and your stomach filled. One of the oldest threads here on the metaphorum, and things haven't really improved. But it does help to vent this out on page somewhere, my thoughts, concerns, my pain and my weakness. I gotta do some lab work sometime soon too, means More Needles! And the poor nurse's spending embarassing amounts of time searching for my small veins thru my thick skin. That alone is almost worth the price of admission, lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;122&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/27/2006 5:31 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (122 of 122) </p>
 	
<p>*So far so ok. A bit wiped out and a trace edging of potential headache imminent, but the gut is ok. Gut check. Motion unrestricted, just feeling a bit dead tired in there, lol. Why is it so damn HOT AGAIN!?!?! Summer is supposed to be dead over and the hell gone. Shut that sun the &fnof;&ccedil;&dagger; off. But it explains the headache. Good news is I won't be needing a cat scan or the emergency room, though I am curious about a further cat scan being done.*</p>&quot;
&quot;35&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>Favorite Band : Our Lady Peace</p>

<p>Band I was in : N/A</p>

<p>Favorite Song : Creep by Radiohead right now</p>

<p>Favorite Musician : Right now, prolly Joss Stone</p>

<p>Instruments Played : I can whistle!</p>

<p>Favorite Album (currently) : Clumsy by Our Lady Peace was awful good.</p>

<p>GENRES : Pop, rock, jazz, alternative</p>

<p>Songs I get stuck in my head: Postman Pat Theme, The bananaphone song, The Longest Time by Billy Joel, others I can't think of right now.</p>&quot;
&quot;3&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;Stonewalled, something's going on that's real real enraging, this freezing up before or in the middle of posting. Or the buttons becoming useless and nonclickable. I mean if I keep my posts short and sessions here quick I can get a few words in onscreen, otherwise it's log off and go read a book before I chuck the webtv out the window with a whole punched through my tv screen. Any suggestions?
<div class="sig">{Shade Happens!}</div>&quot;
&quot;34&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;True enough. Well to sum it up the Zombies were actually extremely autosuggestive blow fish toxin filled prisoners. Vampires are those with skin or sun avoidance diseases like me. Actually Vampires arose from the misunderstanding of the corpus decompositus process. Gas bloated seemingly healthy bodies that make a sighing noise when some superstitious gravegoon messes with his burial plot? Psychic Vampires, though not actually undead might have been mistaken for some by demerits alone. They lived in some very narrowminded idiotic times back then. More will occur to me later, I'm just not all that quick upstairs til I've had my crimson draught of some healthy nightjogger lol.
<div class="sig">{Shade Happens!}</div>&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;71&quot;;&quot;<a href="http://wtv-zone.com/caseman/music5/maribhan.mid">http://wtv-zone.com/caseman/music5/maribhan.mid</a> <font color="#008000">A Dragon Slayer's Prayer<br />
Thou hast peaked an interest unfelt in eons, my Goddess,<br />
An interest of purpose and reason;<br />
Dare I inquire of your nature and intentions,<br />
Without intruding upon your season.....<br />
If you've no objection, I'll present myself,<br />
I'm Kajentor of Clan Caer;<br />
A doer of right, whose stature and might,<br />
Is that of a Dragon slayer.....<br />
Alas, Dragons can be no longer my aim,<br />
As they were in History past;<br />
For we slayers have taken their Hearts with our hate,<br />
And undone them till their last.....<br />
They live only now in memories and tales,<br />
Spun mostly by those who don't know;<br />
Don't know what the Spirit of a Dragon can mean,<br />
Or what the Spirits of Dragons can show.....<br />
If mine feelings are true, then I harken to you,<br />
Share of your Soul's desire;<br />
That a mortal might see what you're destined to be,<br />
And in seeing become one with your Fire.....<br />
.....Kajentor Caer .....</font>
<div class="sig">{Shade Happens!}</div>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;123&quot;;&quot;<p>Blabla something so long, and come so far, but in the end it doesn't even matter.</p>

<p>{Let's add a few on to this, the doctors evidently don't think I'm bad off enough lol. Now I have a seperation in my abdomenal sixpack called Diastasis Recti, kind of like a hernia but w/o the actual fullblown spillage outage of the gutage. My inner and outer linings are holding up but I have this dragonlike weakness in my muscular plating as I like to think of it as. Hard to describe really but if I were to lean way back arching myself back a fin like lump bulges from under my sternum, that be me stomach. I'm still overdue to do research on this but I will soon.}</p>
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&quot;66&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>{Thought it'd be kinda cool to preserve our old TalkCity profiles here and in case of name changes like mine to have a handy reference as t who the heck this Sitegeist guy is etc lol. I'm a vain creature who does so love the look of his own typed words.} </p>

<p>Stargoyle </p>

<p>Gender Male</p>

<p>Location *Atop the Cathedral Spires of The MetaPhorum! Gazing up at the heavens, looking down to the Underworld.*</p>

<p>Member Since May 17, 2004</p>

<p>Occupation Arts/Entertainment {I WISH!}</p>

<p>Birthday November 15</p>

<p>Astrological Sign Scorpio</p>

<p>Personal Quote \&quot;Spinning complacently in the darkness, covered and blinded by a blanket of little lives, false security has lulled the madness of this world into a slumber. Wake up! An eye is upon you, staring straight down and keenly through, seeing all that you are, and everything that you can never be. Yes, an eye is upon you, an eye ready to blink. So face forward, with arms wide open and mind reeling. Your future has arrived&hellip; are you ready to go?\&quot; From \&quot;An eye is upon you\&quot;(1947) -JP Saticoy </p>

<p>Dig deep down from Planet X, yeah Thirteen ghosts in the devil's head Step right up and feel the fire Hardcore love of the never dead Black boots stomp and penetrate, yeah Lust and death gone in your head Rat pack mind degenerated Call me the dark intruder Call me the haunted sea Call me your Monster Zero Call me anything you need Call me the American Nightmare Call me the American dream Call me your soul corrupted. ~Selected Lyrics from \&quot;The Great American Nightmare\&quot;, by Howard Stern and Rob Zombie!</p>

<p>RPG Characters Barn/Cat/DrgN{CAT} Claninal Totem and Herald/Bard of {CAT}: ChAoTic aNiMaL TrIbE of the cellphone MMWRPG, Shade: CHAOS RULES!Crucipher Astrogoth Home: York Been on the island since 2006-07-21 Class: Settler (outsider) Clan: None chosen, Real name: Stargoyle in Shartak! Contact#: Urban Dead - Crucipher Astrogoth (Level 6 Civilian) {Cop: or well armed and no nonsense security guard, behave punks!} <a href="http://www.urbandead.com/profile.cgi?id=588308">http://www.urbandead.com/profile.cgi?id=588308</a> My Vampire | Vampires! Powers: None, are sire to no other vampires, are a master vampire, with no sire, are the vampire Bloodgeon, rank is Aspirant Elder - next rank at 500 pints, can get ten pints of blood by luring a fresh victim to <a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Bloodgeon">http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Bloodgeon</a></p>

<p>Favorites </p>

<p>Web Sites *Stargoyle's Webpages!*</p>

<p>Authors Anne Rice, Stephen King, Dean Koontz.</p>

<p>Books See above.</p>

<p>Magazines *Whatever is laying on a table and looks interesting?*</p>

<p>Newspapers I don't see any news that restores my faith in the human race lately. I only read the local news and the comics.</p>

<p>Comic Strips Almost everything, especially the funny ones.</p>

<p>Movies Underworld, InteveiwWIthTheVampire, QueenOfTheDamned, VanHelsing, Lost Boys, Vampire stuff, and some other stuff.</p>

<p>Actors *You're all actors to me. We're all performing, either to others or to ourselves. It's our right and privilege to be whoever, however, we may be.*</p>

<p>Type of Music *Too eclectic to list.*<br />
Bands / Artists Rob Zombie, Powerman5000, Linkin Park, Nickleback, Insane Clown Posse, and a little of some other stuff.</p>

<p>Vacation Spots Home, away from annoying staring people. Or way out away from it all in nature.</p>

<p>Food Item *Alcohol, Cholestrol, Nicotine and Caffeine.*</p>

<p>Personal </p>

<p>Weight I'd like to stand on some people.</p>

<p>Height I look down on some people.</p>

<p>Eye Color Yep.</p>

<p>Hair Color Sometimes.</p>

<p>Fashion Statement Dark, understated, inobtrusive, stealthy.</p>

<p>Religion Ancient ones, a little of each, I adopt stray gods.</p>

<p>Ethnicity Scots-Irish with some other genetic contributions.</p>

<p>Political Stance Between depressed, ticked off, and laughing my @$$ off. What a world you all have here!</p>

<p>Sexual Orientation Hetero, aggressive/submissive? On top, or pinned? Tied or Tickling? This could go like anything!</p>

<p>Relationship Status Marriaged.</p>

<p>Children Two cats.</p>

<p>Personal Ad Awaken your Mind before your Life becomes a Nightmare!<br />
&nbsp;</p>
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&quot;7&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Hiya all, Meta's cellphone here experimenting with forum telepresence. I'll be testing it's ability to access this place remotely with the low html PDA setting. If all goes as well as planned I can browse the board during the slow hours at work too. The internet may never be rid of me! Just wanted it clarified that I am who I am so if you see a Cellphorm roaming the TypeCastle at night you'll know it's just me goofin off at work. And if you call my bosses and tell them I'm playing around I'll rename your profile to PoopyPants247 and make your avatar into a pic of the Great Mighty Poo, lol, jk, maybe.  ;-)&quot;
&quot;7&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;Wireless traffic's gridlocked this time of morning and I'm on the way to sleep for the day lol will try later today, maybe even from work! 8-O
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;35&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;Songs I recently get stuck in my head: Paralyzer by Fingers11, UanUrHand by Pink, Technical Difficulties Julien K, and of all things Rosemary Clooney lmao \&quot;They say happiness is just a thing called Joe!\&quot;
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;67&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;
&quot;67&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Sitegeist was having troubles posting this so I'm just kicking it off while the net is running politely lol.
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;67&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>I may have forgotten a few shows.... uh lemme check the on air schedule herrre... </p>

<p>The Noon News, PM Bellingham, In The Shop, Radio Real Estate, Around The House, Paul Harvey. </p>

<p>Sorry lol just in case, ya never know, just in case one of these radio people find their way here your show was not bumped out because I'm biased but I only got 20 options for this system's poll config, and the shows I listed here are still mentioned for vote of confidence, compliment, confirmation, maybe even complaint. </p>

<p>BarnCat's show is not a real realized program but mere delusional thinking and therefore not a real show but yet still posted up as if it were an option because he is such a vain creature.</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;3&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;I've not experienced any such problems. TC, however, is seriously ticking me off. I have to continually refresh the pages in order to use the buttons. Makes moving things over most frustrating... Click to see next page of posts, wait, refresh, wait, finally! Ah, there's the posts! Sigh. Anyhow, hope to finish up tonight or tomorrow. ASAP.&quot;
&quot;66&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>Aqrn</p>

<p>Gender<br />
Female</p>

<p>Location<br />
Canada</p>

<p>Personal Quote<br />
Nuts about nuts?</p>

<p>RPG Character<br />
I Acorn. I not RPG.</p>
 
<p>Favorites</p>

<p>Authors<br />
David Eddings is my favourite at the time being</p>

<p>Books<br />
The ones by David Eddings</p>

<p>Magazines<br />
Don't read them</p>

<p>Newspapers<br />
Don't read them either</p>

<p>Comic Strips<br />
Garfield, Peanuts, (But I really don't read them much)</p>

<p>Movies<br />
Bandits, Garden State, Kill Bill Vol I &amp; II</p>

<p>TV Shows<br />
I don't watch TV</p>

<p>Bands / Artists<br />
Our Lady Peace, REM, Third Eye Blind, Train, Weezer</p>

<p>Food Item<br />
Pasta, Pizza</p>
 
<p>Personal</p>

<p>Relationship Status<br />
Engaged to my most favourite person in the whole wide world.</p>

<p>Personal Ad<br />
I'm sold.</p>&quot;
&quot;66&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>The2MetaCatZ</p>

<p>Location<br />
Meta's house, under his feet, in trouble, on the furniture, up to no good, down for being fed as much as we can eat.</p>

<p>Member Since<br />
May 21, 2005</p>

<p>Personal Quote<br />
Uh, Meow?</p>

<p>RPG Character<br />
Ourselves.</p>

<p>Favorites</p>

<p>Authors<br />
Arthurs?</p>

<p>Books<br />
Chewable.</p>

<p>Magazines<br />
Fun to chew and shred.</p>

<p>Newspapers<br />
Do uNmEnTiOnAbLe things to those.</p>

<p>Comic Strips<br />
See above.</p>

<p>Movies<br />
moving shapes and sounds.</p>

<p>TV Shows<br />
See above.</p>

<p>Actors<br />
Blah.</p>

<p>Type of Music<br />
Noise to us, though we seem to like some.</p>

<p>Bands / Artists<br />
Uh.</p>

<p>Favorite Sport<br />
Fighting, chasing, hunting, tag, wrestling.</p>

<p>Sports Teams<br />
Our's.</p>

<p>Vacation Spots<br />
The perch, the chair, our lifeis a vacation, we're cats, sheesh.</p>

<p>Food Item<br />
Yes, please, and Now.</p>
 
<p>Personal</p>

<p>Weight<br />
light</p>

<p>Height<br />
short</p>

<p>Eye Color<br />
Gobie: Yellow/green. Pixie: Blue/violet.</p>

<p>Hair Color<br />
Gobie: Brown tabby, white boots, gloves and belly. Pixie: Shoprag dirty white.</p>

<p>Fashion Statement<br />
Furry.</p>

<p>Religion<br />
Food.</p>

<p>Ethnicity<br />
Feline.</p>

<p>Political Stance<br />
on four legs.</p>

<p>Sexual Orientation<br />
Neutered and spayed.</p>

<p>Relationship Status<br />
Mated.</p>

<p>Children<br />
Yes, we are.</p>

<p>Personal Ad<br />
Spoil a Cat TODAY!</p>&quot;
&quot;66&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>The2AqrnCats</p>

<p>Location<br />
In the windows, under foot, or in a cosy lap</p>

<p>Member Since<br />
August 14, 2005</p>

<p>Favorites</p>

<p>Authors<br />
None as of yet</p>

<p>Books<br />
The Cat in the Hat</p>

<p>Magazines<br />
Cat Fancier</p>

<p>Newspapers<br />
Good for shredding</p>

<p>Comic Strips<br />
Achewood</p>

<p>Movies<br />
Stuart Little</p>

<p>TV Shows<br />
Taco Bell commercials</p>

<p>Actors<br />
Catwoman</p>

<p>Type of Music<br />
Bird songs</p>

<p>Bands / Artists<br />
The Jingle Cats</p>

<p>Favorite Sport<br />
Furball</p>

<p>Sports Teams<br />
The home team</p>

<p>Vacation Spots<br />
The bedroom window</p>

<p>Food Item<br />
Purina cat chow.</p>
 
<p>Personal</p>

<p>Weight<br />
21 lbs combined</p>

<p>Height<br />
About a foot each</p>

<p>Eye Color<br />
Yellow x 2</p>

<p>Hair Color<br />
Black / grey and white</p>

<p>Fashion Statement<br />
Fur is IN!</p>

<p>Religion<br />
Auto-feeder worship</p>

<p>Ethnicity<br />
Feline</p>

<p>Political Stance<br />
Apathetic</p>

<p>Sexual Orientation<br />
69</p>

<p>Relationship Status<br />
Casual</p>

<p>Children<br />
We're fixed</p>

<p>Personal Ad<br />
Fat black cat seeks unneutered female for snuggles and more.</p>&quot;
&quot;68&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc! &nbsp; - &nbsp; &nbsp; Grraffiittii!: Phone-losophies! <br />
From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4/26/2005 2:10 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(1 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;577.1&nbsp;<br />
Grraffiittii!: Phone-losophies!</p>

<p>I have but One thing to Say! \&quot;AVACADO!\&quot;<br />
Most people have innate wisdom, just don't use it often!<br />
Most people have nothing unique, enlightening or wise to say!<br />
Most people are omniverous bipedal mammal primates.<br />
Most people have noticed a repetition going on here...,</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4/26/2005 2:23 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(2 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;577.2 in reply to 577.1&nbsp;On our online capable Cellphones, there are many diverse chat communities. One of the best of these is a chat network called Flash'Em. It has numerous rooms although a lot of the people there only use the main top one because it is easier to get to than the others. In Flash there is a community message board type of thing where people post many different things. Some are sayings and mottos, others are romantic, but the rest is alot of bad words and people being mean to eachother. I want to do this here too, but differently. <br />
Okay enough weird talking, that sounded like a 2nd grade school report, lol, but there's your explanation, and to kick this off with a quote I'd say: <br />
\&quot;Sometimes the urge to express yourself must first be checked with what it is you think you need to express. Is it worth expressing?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I must be some sort of Contortionist! I have my Foot in my Mouth, but my Head's up my @$$!\&quot; <br />
Next?: <br />
:D</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/5/2005 4:25 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(3 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;577.3 in reply to 577.2&nbsp;20 ways to say \&quot;Your Fly Is Open\&quot;<br />
20) The cucumber has left the salad. <br />
19) I can see the gun of Navarone. <br />
18) Someone tore down the wall, and your Pink Floyd is hanging out. <br />
17) You've got Windows in your laptop. <br />
16) Sailor Ned's trying to take a little shore leave. <br />
15) Your soldier ain't so unknown now. <br />
14) Quasimodo needs to go back in the tower and tend to his bell. <br />
13) Paging Mr. Johnson... Paging Mr. Johnson... <br />
12) You need to bring your tray table to the upright and locked position. <br />
11) Your pod bay door is open, Hal. <br />
10) Elvis Junior has LEFT the building! <br />
9) Mini Me is making a break for the escape pod. <br />
8) Ensign Hanes is reporting a hull breach on the lower deck, Sir! <br />
7) The Buick is not all the way in the garage. <br />
6) Dr. Kimble has escaped! <br />
5) You've got your fly set for \&quot;Monica\&quot; instead of \&quot;Hillary.\&quot; <br />
4) Our next guest is someone who needs no introduction... <br />
3) You've got a security breach at Los Pantalones. <br />
2) I'm talking about Shaft, can you dig it? <br />
AND THE NUMBER ONE WAY TO TELL SOMEONE THEIR FLY IS UNZIPPED... <br />
1) I thought you were crazy; now I see your nuts. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/7/2005 6:28 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(4 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;577.4 in reply to 577.3&nbsp;\&quot;I own any form of humor shows fear and inferiority. Irony is simply a kind of guardedness. So is a twinkle. It keeps the reader from criticism. Whittier, when he shows any style at all, is probably a greater person than Longfellow as he is lifted priestlike above consideration of the scornful. Belief is better than anything else, and it is best when rapt, above paying its respects to anybody's doubt whatsoever. At bottom the world isn't a joke. We only joke about it to avoid an issue with someone to let someone know that we know he's there with his questions: to disarm him by seeming to have heard and done justice to his side of the standing argument. Humor is the most engaging cowardice. With it myself I have been able to hold some of my enemy in play far out of gunshot.\&quot; <br />
- Robert Frost, Some Observations on Style </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/20/2005 7:03 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(5 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;577.5 in reply to 577.4&nbsp;How to Impress a Woman<br />
&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;* Wine her,<br />
&nbsp;* Dine her,<br />
&nbsp;* Call her,<br />
&nbsp;* Hug her,<br />
&nbsp;* Support her,<br />
&nbsp;* Hold her,<br />
&nbsp;* Surprise her,<br />
&nbsp;* Compliment her,<br />
&nbsp;* Smile at her,<br />
&nbsp;* Listen to her,<br />
&nbsp;* Laugh with her,<br />
&nbsp;* Cry with her,<br />
&nbsp;* Romance her,<br />
&nbsp;* Encourage her,<br />
&nbsp;* Believe in her,<br />
&nbsp;* Pray with her,<br />
&nbsp;* Pray for her,<br />
&nbsp;* Cuddle with her,<br />
&nbsp;* Shop with her,<br />
&nbsp;* Give her jewelry,<br />
&nbsp;* Buy her flowers,<br />
&nbsp;* Hold her hand,<br />
&nbsp;* Write love letters to her,<br />
&nbsp;* Go to the end of the Earth and back again for her.<br />
&nbsp;<br />
How to impress a man:<br />
*Show up naked<br />
*Bring food<br />
*Don't block the TV<br />
&nbsp;<br />
--^^----------------------------------------------------- <br />
--^^-----------------------------------------------------</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/14/2005 4:49 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(6 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;577.6 in reply to 577.5&nbsp;{This one's dedicated to a close personal friend of the BarnCat and Cobalt.} <br />
This one's Totally VaGaBoNd. <br />
The Vagabond's House . . . <br />
Don Blanding - <br />
The Vagabond Poet<br />
&nbsp;<br />
. . . Some Lines Scrawled on the Door of Vagabond's House . . .<br />
&nbsp;<br />
West of the sunset stands my house,<br />
There . . and east of the dawn;<br />
North to the Arctic runs my yard;<br />
South to the Pole, my lawn;<br />
Seven seas are to sail my ships <br />
To the ends of the earth . . . beyond;<br />
Drifter's gold is for me to spend - <br />
For I am a vagabond.<br />
Fabulous cities are mine to loot; <br />
Queens of the earth to wed;<br />
Fruits of the world are mine to eat; <br />
The couch of a king, my bed;<br />
All that I see is mine to keep; <br />
Foolish the fancy seems,<br />
But I am rich with the wealth of Sight,<br />
The coin of the realm of dreams . . .<br />
&nbsp;<br />
Vagabond's House<br />
&nbsp;<br />
When I have a house . . . as I sometimes may . . .<br />
I'll suit my fancy in every way.<br />
I'll fill it with things that have caught my eye<br />
In drifting from Iceland to Molokai.<br />
It won't be correct or in period style,<br />
But . . . oh, I've thought for a long, long while<br />
Of all the corners and all the nooks,<br />
Of all the bookshelves and all the books,<br />
The great big table, the deep soft chairs, <br />
And the Chinese rug at the foot of the stairs<br />
(It's an old, old rug from far Chow Wan<br />
That a Chinese princess once walked on).<br />
My house will stand on the side of a hill<br />
By a slow, broad river, deep and still,<br />
With a tall lone pine on guard nearby<br />
Where the birds can sing and the storm winds cry.<br />
A flagstone walk, with lazy curves,<br />
Will lead to the door where a Pan's head serves<br />
As a knocker there, like a vibrant drum,<br />
To let me know that a friend has come,<br />
And the door will squeak as I swing it wide<br />
To welcome you to the cheer inside.<br />
For I'll have good friends who can sit and chat<br />
Or simply sit, when it comes to that,<br />
By the fireplace where the fir logs blaze<br />
And the smoke rolls up in a weaving haze.<br />
I'll want a woodbox, scarred and rough<br />
For leaves and bark and odorous stuff,<br />
Like resinous knots and cones and gums,<br />
To toss on the flames when winter comes.<br />
And I hope a cricket will stay around,<br />
For I love it's creaky lonesome sound.<br />
There'll be driftwood powder to burn on logs<br />
And a shaggy rug for a couple of dogs,<br />
Boreas, winner of prize and cup,<br />
And Mickey, a lovable gutter-pup.<br />
Thoroughbreds, both of them, right from the start,<br />
One by breeding, the other by heart.<br />
There are times when only a dog will do<br />
For a friend . . . when you're beaten, sick and blue<br />
And the world's all wrong, for he won't care<br />
If you break and cry, or gouch and swear,<br />
For he'll let you know as he licks your hands<br />
That he's downright sorry . . . and understands.<br />
I'll have on a bench a box inlaid<br />
With dragon-plaques of milk white jade<br />
To hold my own particular brand<br />
Of cigarettes brought from the Pharaohs land,<br />
With a cloisonne bowl on a lizards skin<br />
To flick my cigarette ashes in.<br />
And a squat blue jar for a certain blend<br />
Of pipe tobacco, I'll have to send<br />
To a quaint old chap I chanced to meet<br />
In his fusty shop on a London street.<br />
A long low shelf of teak will hold<br />
My best-loved books in leather and gold,<br />
While magazines lie on a bowlegged stand,<br />
In a polyglot mixture close at hand.<br />
I'll have on a table a rich brocade<br />
That I think the pixies must have made,<br />
For the dull gold thread on blues and grays<br />
Weaves a pattern of Puck . . . the Magic Maze.<br />
On the mantlepiece I'll have a place<br />
For a little mud god with a painted face<br />
That was given to me . . . oh, long ago,<br />
By a Philippine maid in Olangapo.<br />
Then just in range of a lazy reach . . .<br />
A bulging bowl of Indian beech<br />
Will brim with things that are good to munch,<br />
Hickory nuts to crack and crunch;<br />
Big fat raisins and sun-dried dates,<br />
And curious fruits from the Malay Straits;<br />
Maple sugar and cookies brown<br />
With good hard cider to wash them down;<br />
Wine-sap apples, pick of the crop,<br />
And ears of corn to shell and pop<br />
With plenty of butter and lots of salt . . .<br />
If you don't get filled it's not my fault.<br />
And there where the shadows fall I've planned<br />
To have a magnificent concert-grand<br />
With polished wood and ivory keys,<br />
For wild discordant rhapsodies,<br />
For wailing minor Hindu songs,<br />
For Chinese chants and clanging gongs,<br />
For flippant jazz, and for lullabies,<br />
And moody things that I'll improvise<br />
To play the long gray dusk away<br />
And bid goodbye to another day.<br />
Pictures . . . I think I'll have but three:<br />
One, in oil, of a windswept sea<br />
With the flying scud and the waves whipped white . . . <br />
(I know the chap who can paint it right)<br />
In lapis blue and deep jade green . . . <br />
A great big smashing fine marine<br />
That'll make you feel the spray in your face.<br />
I'll hang it over my fireplace.<br />
The second picture . . . a freakish thing . . .<br />
Is gaudy and bright as a macaw's wing,<br />
An impressionist smear called \&quot;Sin\&quot;,<br />
A nude on a striped zebra skin<br />
By a Danish girl I knew in France.<br />
My respectable friends will look askance<br />
At the purple eyes and the scarlet hair,<br />
At the pallid face and the evil stare<br />
Of the sinister, beautiful vampire face.<br />
I shouldn't have it about the place,<br />
But I like . . . while I loathe . . . the beastly thing,<br />
And that's the way that one feels about sin.<br />
The picture I love the best of all<br />
Will hang alone on my study wall<br />
Where the sunset's glow and the moon's cold gleam<br />
Will fall on the face, and make it seem<br />
That the eyes in the picture are meeting mine,<br />
That the lips are curved in the fine sweet line<br />
Of that wistful, tender, provocative smile<br />
That has stirred my heart for a wondrous while.<br />
It's a sketch of the girl who loved too well<br />
To tie me down to that bit of Hell<br />
That a drifter knows when he know's he's held<br />
By the soft, strong chains that passions weld.<br />
It was best for her and for me, I know,<br />
That she measured my love and bade me go _<br />
For we both have our great illusion yet<br />
Unsoiled, unspoiled by vain regret.<br />
I won't deny that it makes me sad<br />
To know that I've missed what I might have had.<br />
It's a clean sweet memory, quite apart,<br />
And I've been faithful . . . in my heart.<br />
All these things I will have about,<br />
Not a one could I do without;<br />
Cedar and sandalwood chips to burn<br />
In the tarnished bowl of a copper urn;<br />
A paperweight of meteorite<br />
That seared and scorched the sky one night,<br />
A moro kris . . . my paper knife . . .<br />
Once slit the throat of a Rajah's wife.<br />
...[Message truncated]View Full Message</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/18/2005 1:54 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(7 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;577.7 in reply to 577.6&nbsp;MAN BARKS DOG<br />
ATHENS, Ohio - A man was using his free speech rights when he barked back at a police dog, a state appeals court has ruled. <br />
The 4th Ohio District Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of charges against a man who answered the barks of Pepsie in this southeast Ohio city in September 2001. <br />
Jeremy Gilchrist, then 21, encountered the dog, which was in a police cruiser, as he walked along a street with friends. <br />
His attorney said he was trying to be funny when he barked back.<br />
\&quot;The mere fact that the police dog had commenced the barking did not entitle it to a solo performance,\&quot; attorney Patrick McGee wrote in the appeal. <br />
{Where does one stand on this, annoying dog or idiot human? I mean I've been known to moo at cows, bark at dogs, copy whistling birdsongs, but mouthing off to an officer of the law, no matter how furry, that takes some obvious effort from the stupid part of the brain.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/18/2005 3:39 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(8 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;577.8 in reply to 577.7&nbsp;The Wash Cloth<br />
(There is not a woman alive today who won't crack up over this.)<br />
I was due for an appointment with the gynecologist later in the afternoon<br />
and that morning I received a call from the doctor's office to tell me that<br />
I had been rescheduled for that morning at 9:30 am.<br />
I had only just packed everyone off to work and school, and it was already around 8:45 am.<br />
The trip to his office took about 35 minutes, so I didn't have time to spare.&nbsp; As most women do I like to take a little extra effort over hygiene when making such visits, but this time I wasn't going to be able to make the full effort.<br />
So I rushed upstairs, threw off my pajamas, wet the washcloth that was sitting next to the sink, and gave myself a quick wash \&quot;in that area\&quot; to make sure I was at least presentable.&nbsp; I threw the washcloth in the clothes basket, donned some clothes, hopped in the car, and raced to my appointment.&nbsp; I was in the waiting room for only a few minutes when I was called in.<br />
Knowing the procedure, as I'm sure you do, I hopped up on the table, looked over at the other side of the room, and pretended that I was in Paris or some other place a million miles away.&nbsp; I was a little surprised when the doctor said, \&quot;My, we have made an extra effort this morning, haven't we?\&quot;&nbsp; I didn't respond.<br />
After the appointment, I heaved a sigh of relief and went home.&nbsp; The rest of the day was normal...some shopping, cleaning, cooking, etc.&nbsp; <br />
After school when my 6 year old daughter was playing, she called out from the bathroom, \&quot;Mommy, where's my washcloth?\&quot;&nbsp; I told her to get another one from the cupboard.<br />
She replied, \&quot;No, I need the one that was here by the sink, it had all my glitter and sparkles saved inside it.\&quot;<br />
-- <br />
Metanote: \&quot;And to clarify, I do not have glitter on my face, I actually DO put in that extra effort, lol.\&quot;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/22/2005 5:49 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(9 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;577.9 in reply to 577.8&nbsp;-------Original Message-------<br />
Subject: Eating Healthy!<br />
This is the best news I've heard in a long time !!!!!!<br />
Can't eat Beef, Mad cow....<br />
Can't eat chicken... bird flu!<br />
Can't eat eggs... Salmonella <br />
Can't eat pork... fears that bird flu will infect piggies <br />
Can't eat fish... heavy metals in the<br />
waters has poisoned their meat.<br />
Can't eat fruits and veggies... insecticides and herbicides.<br />
Hmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!! <br />
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I believe that leaves Chocolate!!!!!!!! <br />
Remember. <br />
\&quot;STRESSED\&quot;<br />
spelled backwards is<br />
\&quot;DESSERTS\&quot;<br />
Send this to four people and you will lose 2 pounds.<br />
Send this to 10 people, and you will lose 10 pounds.<br />
(If you delete this message, you will gain 10 pounds immediately.)<br />
\&quot;That's why I had to pass this on - - - - - I didn't want to risk it.\&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
This from my cousin in Germany, yes, the whole family has odd different senses of humor.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/23/2005 4:56 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(10 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;577.10 in reply to 577.2&nbsp;Facetiously stated, the rule is, \&quot;A preposition is something you should never end a sentence with.\&quot; <br />
Sometimes the \&quot;correct\&quot; wording is humorously awkward, as in, \&quot;Mr. Hunter cursed his memory of the milkman, away with which his wife ran.\&quot;<br />
As the story goes, Churchill replied, \&quot;That's the sort of pedantry up with which I will not put.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Aw, Mom, what'd you bring that book I don't like to be read to out of up for?\&quot; <br />
Malapropisms<br />
A malapropism is the use of an incorrect word in place of a similarly sounding correct word. The name comes from the character Mrs. Malaprop, from The Rivals, a comedic play by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. The character has numerous lines that illustrate the blunder that would become her namesake. Here is some of her dialogue:<br />
\&quot;She's as headstrong as an allegory on the banks of the Nile.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;He is the very pineapple of politeness.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Illiterate him, I say, quite from your memory.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;If I reprehend any thing in this world, it is the use of my oracular tongue, and a nice derangement of epitaphs!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;She would have a supercilious knowledge in accounts, and, as she grew up, I would have her instructed in geometry, that she might know something of the contagious countries. This . . . is what I would have a woman know; and I don't think there is a superstitious article in it.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Parents try to install these virtues in their children.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;He became affluent in French, Italian, Latin, and Greek.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;My parents are alike and indifferent to each other.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I like to play records on my pornograph.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Freshmen who inhibit the dorms see next semester as their chance to....\&quot; <br />
\&quot;The extra money is worth spending to keep my piece of mind.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;The rooms downstairs were too cold for me to bare.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Lost: A watch by a lady with a cracked face.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Lost: A shirt by a boy with green and blue stripes.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;While driving around town, a tree fell and hit my car.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Running quickly in the winter air, my nose got cold.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;At the beginning of the novel, Tom Joad comes across a turtle on his way home from spending four years in prison.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Only people with cars that live in dorms should be allowed to park in those lots.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Where one parent would be quiet, polite and conservative the other parent would drive up on a black Trans Am full of arrogance and conceit.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Gertrude and Claudius have broken a couple of values which anger Hamlet.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Throw Papa down the stairs his hat,\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Throw the horse over the fence some hay.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Let's walk North Hampton street up side by each.\&quot;<br />
*If All the World's a Stage, I need more Malaprops!*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/4/2005 5:41 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(11 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;577.11 in reply to 577.10&nbsp;This is what a computer should do first thing in the morning!<br />
Click on the link below and then type in your first name...<br />
<a href="http://www.cse.unsw.edu.au/~geoffo/humour/flattery.html">http://www.cse.unsw.edu.au/~geoffo/humour/flattery.html</a> <br />
&nbsp; <br />
--<br />
This from my cousin in Germany, who knows the value of sincere flattery, even if it is preprogrammed, lol. Have a blast. And Smile damn your hides, smile smile smile!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/4/2005 5:44 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(12 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;577.12 in reply to 577.10&nbsp;<br />
E-mail message <br />
Subject: Age By Chocolate <br />
YOUR AGE BY CHOCOLATE MATH <br />
(fascinating) <br />
This is pretty neat. <br />
DON'T CHEAT BY SCROLLING DOWN FIRST! <br />
It takes less than a minute . . <br />
Work this out as you read <br />
Be sure you don't read the bottom until you've worked it out!<br />
&nbsp;<br />
This is not a waste of time thing, it's fascinating and only for 2005. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to have chocolate. (more than once but less than 10) <br />
2. Multiply this number by 2 (Just to be bold) <br />
3. Add 5 (for Sunday) <br />
4. Multiply it by 50 . . I'll wait while you get the calculator . . <br />
5. If you have already had your birthday this year Add 1755 . . . if you have not Add 1754. <br />
6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were <br />
born. <br />
You should have a three digit number. <br />
The first digit of this was your original number <br />
(i.e., how many times you want to have chocolate each week). <br />
The next two numbers are <br />
YOUR AGE! (Oh YES, it is!!!!!) <br />
THIS IS THE ONLY YEAR (2005) IT WILL EVER WORK , <br />
SO SPREAD IT AROUND WHILE IT LASTS</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/4/2005 6:00 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(13 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;577.13 in reply to 577.10&nbsp;Happy Thoughts <br />
Think about them one at a time BEFORE going on to the next one...IT DOES MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD, especially the thought at the end. &nbsp;<br />
1. Falling in love. Love stinks,lol. <br />
2. Laughing so hard your face hurts. That's nerve injury, oxygen restriction and some minor cappilary damages. <br />
3. A hot shower. You saying I stink? <br />
4. No lines at the supermarket. Lines are ok, people who can speak the language, know how to buy using regualr tangible cash, and can count ten - fifteen for being in the express lane. <br />
5. A special glance. Those glances that go off to the side of me or over my shoulder? Yeah happy, lol. <br />
6. Getting mail. Nnnope, coupons and sales promos. <br />
7. Taking a drive on a pretty road. Pretty? Road? <br />
8. Hearing your favorite song on the radio. Well now I do agree with this. <br />
9. Lying in bed listening to the rain outside. Means cold or flu, lol, happy happy. <br />
10. Hot towels fresh out of the dryer. Yesss, and absorbing static to zap people with. <br />
11. Chocolate milkshake. (or vanilla or strawberry)! Or nothing, Chocolate is king! <br />
12. A bubble bath. Nope, not alone anyways, lol. <br />
13. Giggling. Yess, after a good smoke, lol. <br />
14. A good conversation. Rarer and rarer these days.<br />
15. The beach. Myself, alone, at night or late evening, the beautiful poetic loneliness.<br />
16. Finding a 20 dollar bill in your coat from last winter. pulped and nonredeemable, lol. <br />
17. Laughing at yourself. HAAA HAAA <br />
19. Midnight phone calls that last for hours. That would depend on the caller. <br />
20. Running through sprinklers. Usually on work days, foot patrol, nice dry uniform, yes, what fun, lol.<br />
21. Laughing for absolutely no reason at all. D it all the time, they call it dementia, lol.<br />
22. Having someone tell you that you're beautiful. Go on, tell me I'm beautiful, I dare ya. <br />
23. Laughing at an inside joke. Heh heh uh ... huh?<br />
24. Friends. :) Agreed!<br />
25. Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you. I'm usually overhearing misconceptions and assumptions, if anything.<br />
26. Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep. hats caled relief, and it happens a few times a da off, anxiety, lol.<br />
27. Your first kiss (either the very first or with a new partner). I don't remember it, wait, yeah I do, oh wow.<br />
28. Making new friends or spending time with old ones. Depnds, but maybe, yeah.<br />
29. Playing with a new puppy. How new? Right outta the oven they just squeel and blunder.<br />
30. Having someone play with your hair. Hell no, the last one who did that lost it somewhere.<br />
31. Sweet dreams. That can go about anywhere.<br />
32. Hot chocolate. Minty too.<br />
33. Road trips with friends. Yup!<br />
34. Swinging on swings. Yess.<br />
35. Making eye contact with a cute stranger. Of the Opposite Gender!<br />
36. Making chocolate chip cookies. Nope, eating them.<br />
37. Having your friends send you homemade cookies. Anytime now people, snap snap, lol.<br />
38. Holding hands with someone you care about. Yup.<br />
39. Running into an old friend and realizing that some things (good or bad) never change. RUnning into them so hard they wind up changed, lol. re-arranged, haaa, jk <br />
40. Watching the expression on someone's face as they open a much desired present from you. BOING! Hisss, EEEEEK!! hahahahaha!<br />
41. Watching th! e sunris e. y ep, tha t on e too o .<br />
42. Getting out of bed every morning and being grateful for another beautiful day. Bullߪ&thorn;!!<br />
43. Knowing that somebody misses you. Nope, oddly no, I dont like being missed.<br />
44. Getting a hug from someone you care about deeply. Sure.<br />
45. Knowing you've done the right thing, no matter what other people think. Thats a very lonely happiness, but sure.<br />
&nbsp;<br />
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<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/18/2005 2:35 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(14 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;577.14 in reply to 577.13&nbsp;<br />
E-mail message <br />
From: Teritales! <br />
Subject: philosophey activities <br />
<a href="http://www.philosophersnet.com/games/">http://www.philosophersnet.com/games/</a><br />
&nbsp;<br />
visit the link above......it has some interesting games and activities to play.<br />
&nbsp;<br />
Let me know if you enjoy any of them ok. <br />
(Will do!)</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;10/19/2005 7:50 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(15 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;577.15 in reply to 577.9&nbsp;Can't eatDc, Mad elephant....<br />
Can't eat &thorn;.&nbsp;ant flu!<br />
Can't&nbsp;suck eggs... Antonella <br />
Can't ™&not;øœ ºø™ pork... fears that ant flu will infect piggies <br />
Can't&nbsp;smell fish...ASK &thorn;堵婩&thorn;!<br />
lol<br />
(I PUT IT ALL IN SMALL CAPS OK?)<br />
lol <br />
Editted, caught this one way too late, lol.<br />
Edited 4/10/2007 1:11 am by Metaphorm&nbsp;</p>

<p>Navigate this discussion:&nbsp; 1-15</p>
 
<p>(I'll have to go get that full version of the Vagabond's poem, it's a goodie.)</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;68&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<font face="Trebuchet MS">From: Stargoyle    9/14/2005 4:49 pm To: ALL    {This one's dedicated to a close personal friend of the BarnCat and Cobalt.} <br />
This one's Totally VaGaBoNd. <br />
The Vagabond's House . . . <br />
Don Blanding - <br />
The Vagabond Poet<br />
 <br />
. . . Some Lines Scrawled on the Door of Vagabond's House . . .<br />
 <br />
West of the sunset stands my house,<br />
There . . and east of the dawn;<br />
North to the Arctic runs my yard;<br />
South to the Pole, my lawn;<br />
Seven seas are to sail my ships <br />
To the ends of the earth . . . beyond;<br />
Drifter's gold is for me to spend - <br />
For I am a vagabond.<br />
Fabulous cities are mine to loot; <br />
Queens of the earth to wed;<br />
Fruits of the world are mine to eat; <br />
The couch of a king, my bed;<br />
All that I see is mine to keep; <br />
Foolish the fancy seems,<br />
But I am rich with the wealth of Sight,<br />
The coin of the realm of dreams . . .<br />
 <br />
Vagabond's House<br />
 <br />
When I have a house . . . as I sometimes may . . .<br />
I'll suit my fancy in every way.<br />
I'll fill it with things that have caught my eye<br />
In drifting from Iceland to Molokai.<br />
It won't be correct or in period style,<br />
But . . . oh, I've thought for a long, long while<br />
Of all the corners and all the nooks,<br />
Of all the bookshelves and all the books,<br />
The great big table, the deep soft chairs, <br />
And the Chinese rug at the foot of the stairs<br />
(It's an old, old rug from far Chow Wan<br />
That a Chinese princess once walked on).<br />
My house will stand on the side of a hill<br />
By a slow, broad river, deep and still,<br />
With a tall lone pine on guard nearby<br />
Where the birds can sing and the storm winds cry.<br />
A flagstone walk, with lazy curves,<br />
Will lead to the door where a Pan's head serves<br />
As a knocker there, like a vibrant drum,<br />
To let me know that a friend has come,<br />
And the door will squeak as I swing it wide<br />
To welcome you to the cheer inside.<br />
For I'll have good friends who can sit and chat<br />
Or simply sit, when it comes to that,<br />
By the fireplace where the fir logs blaze<br />
And the smoke rolls up in a weaving haze.<br />
I'll want a woodbox, scarred and rough<br />
For leaves and bark and odorous stuff,<br />
Like resinous knots and cones and gums,<br />
To toss on the flames when winter comes.<br />
And I hope a cricket will stay around,<br />
For I love it's creaky lonesome sound.<br />
There'll be driftwood powder to burn on logs<br />
And a shaggy rug for a couple of dogs,<br />
Boreas, winner of prize and cup,<br />
And Mickey, a lovable gutter-pup.<br />
Thoroughbreds, both of them, right from the start,<br />
One by breeding, the other by heart.<br />
There are times when only a dog will do<br />
For a friend . . . when you're beaten, sick and blue<br />
And the world's all wrong, for he won't care<br />
If you break and cry, or gouch and swear,<br />
For he'll let you know as he licks your hands<br />
That he's downright sorry . . . and understands.<br />
I'll have on a bench a box inlaid<br />
With dragon-plaques of milk white jade<br />
To hold my own particular brand<br />
Of cigarettes brought from the Pharaohs land,<br />
With a cloisonne bowl on a lizards skin<br />
To flick my cigarette ashes in.<br />
And a squat blue jar for a certain blend<br />
Of pipe tobacco, I'll have to send<br />
To a quaint old chap I chanced to meet<br />
In his fusty shop on a London street.<br />
A long low shelf of teak will hold<br />
My best-loved books in leather and gold,<br />
While magazines lie on a bowlegged stand,<br />
In a polyglot mixture close at hand.<br />
I'll have on a table a rich brocade<br />
That I think the pixies must have made,<br />
For the dull gold thread on blues and grays<br />
Weaves a pattern of Puck . . . the Magic Maze.<br />
On the mantlepiece I'll have a place<br />
For a little mud god with a painted face<br />
That was given to me . . . oh, long ago,<br />
By a Philippine maid in Olangapo.<br />
Then just in range of a lazy reach . . .<br />
A bulging bowl of Indian beech<br />
Will brim with things that are good to munch,<br />
Hickory nuts to crack and crunch;<br />
Big fat raisins and sun-dried dates,<br />
And curious fruits from the Malay Straits;<br />
Maple sugar and cookies brown<br />
With good hard cider to wash them down;<br />
Wine-sap apples, pick of the crop,<br />
And ears of corn to shell and pop<br />
With plenty of butter and lots of salt . . .<br />
If you don't get filled it's not my fault.<br />
And there where the shadows fall I've planned<br />
To have a magnificent concert-grand<br />
With polished wood and ivory keys,<br />
For wild discordant rhapsodies,<br />
For wailing minor Hindu songs,<br />
For Chinese chants and clanging gongs,<br />
For flippant jazz, and for lullabies,<br />
And moody things that I'll improvise<br />
To play the long gray dusk away<br />
And bid goodbye to another day.<br />
Pictures . . . I think I'll have but three:<br />
One, in oil, of a windswept sea<br />
With the flying scud and the waves whipped white . . . <br />
(I know the chap who can paint it right)<br />
In lapis blue and deep jade green . . . <br />
A great big smashing fine marine<br />
That'll make you feel the spray in your face.<br />
I'll hang it over my fireplace.<br />
The second picture . . . a freakish thing . . .<br />
Is gaudy and bright as a macaw's wing,<br />
An impressionist smear called "Sin",<br />
A nude on a striped zebra skin<br />
By a Danish girl I knew in France.<br />
My respectable friends will look askance<br />
At the purple eyes and the scarlet hair,<br />
At the pallid face and the evil stare<br />
Of the sinister, beautiful vampire face.<br />
I shouldn't have it about the place,<br />
But I like . . . while I loathe . . . the beastly thing,<br />
And that's the way that one feels about sin.<br />
The picture I love the best of all<br />
Will hang alone on my study wall<br />
Where the sunset's glow and the moon's cold gleam<br />
Will fall on the face, and make it seem<br />
That the eyes in the picture are meeting mine,<br />
That the lips are curved in the fine sweet line<br />
Of that wistful, tender, provocative smile<br />
That has stirred my heart for a wondrous while.<br />
It's a sketch of the girl who loved too well<br />
To tie me down to that bit of Hell<br />
That a drifter knows when he know's he's held<br />
By the soft, strong chains that passions weld.<br />
It was best for her and for me, I know,<br />
That she measured my love and bade me go _<br />
For we both have our great illusion yet<br />
Unsoiled, unspoiled by vain regret.<br />
I won't deny that it makes me sad<br />
To know that I've missed what I might have had.<br />
It's a clean sweet memory, quite apart,<br />
And I've been faithful . . . in my heart.<br />
All these things I will have about,<br />
Not a one could I do without;<br />
Cedar and sandalwood chips to burn<br />
In the tarnished bowl of a copper urn;<br />
A paperweight of meteorite<br />
That seared and scorched the sky one night,<br />
A moro kris . . . my paper knife . . .<br />
Once slit the throat of a Rajah's wife.<br />
The beams of my house will be fragrant wood<br />
That once in a teeming jungle stood<br />
As a proud tall tree where the leopards crouched<br />
And the parrots screamed and the black men crouched.<br />
The roof must have a rakish dip<br />
To shadowy eaves where the rain can drip<br />
In a damp persistent tuneful way;<br />
It's a cheerful sound on a gloomy day.<br />
And I want a shingle loose somewhere<br />
To wail like a banshee in despair<br />
When the wind is high and the storm-gods race _<br />
And I am snug by my fireplace.<br />
I hope a couple of birds will nest<br />
Around the house. I'll do my best<br />
To make them happy, so every year<br />
They'll raise their brood of fledglings here.<br />
When I have my house I'll suit myself<br />
And have what I call my "Condiment Shelf",<br />
Filled with all manner of herbs and spice,<br />
Curry and chutney for meats and rice,<br />
Pots and bottles of extracts rare . . . <br />
Onions and garlic will both be there . . .<br />
And soya and saffron and savoury goo<br />
And stuff that I'll buy from an old Hindu;<br />
Ginger with syrup in quaint stone jars;<br />
Almonds and figs in tinselled bars;<br />
Astrakhan caviare, highly prized,<br />
And citron and orange peel crystallised;<br />
Anchovy paste and poha jam;<br />
Basil and chilli and marjoram;<br />
And flavours that come from Samarkand;<br />
And, hung with a string from a handy hook,<br />
Will be a dog-eared, well-thumbed book<br />
That is pasted full of recipes<br />
From France and Spain and the Caribbees;<br />
Roots and leaves and herbs to use<br />
For curious soups and odd ragouts.<br />
I'll have a cook that I'll name "Oh Joy",<br />
A sleek, ƒåþ, ¥¬¬øœ-faced çªå ™ø¥<br />
Who can roast a pig or mix a drinkl,<br />
(You can't improve on a ߬åþ ¥ð çª†.).<br />
On the gray-stone hearth there'll be a mat<br />
For a scrappy, swaggering yellow cat<br />
With a war-scarred face from a hundred fights<br />
With neighbours' cats on moonlight nights.<br />
A wise old Tom who can hold his own<br />
And make my dogs let him alone.<br />
I'll have a window-seat broad and deep<br />
Where I can sprawl to read or sleep,<br />
With windows placed so I can turn<br />
And watch the sunsets blaze and burn<br />
Beyond high peaks that scar the sky<br />
Like bare white wolf-fangs that defy<br />
The very gods. I'll have a nook<br />
For a savage idol that I took<br />
From a ruined temple in Peru,<br />
A demon-chaser named Mang-Chu<br />
To guard my house by night and day<br />
And keep all evil things away.<br />
Pewter and bronze and hammered brass;<br />
Old carved wood and gleaming glass;<br />
Candles and polychrome candlesticks,<br />
And peasant lamps with floating wicks;<br />
Dragons in silk on a Mandarin suit<br />
In a chest that is filled with vagabond-loot.<br />
All of the beautiful, useless things<br />
That a vagabond's aimless drifting brings.<br />
Then, when my house is all complete<br />
I'll stretch me out on the window seat<br />
With a favourite book and a cigarette,<br />
And a long cool drink that Oh Joy will get;<br />
And I'll look about at my bachelor-nest<br />
While the sun goes zooming down the west,<br />
And the hot gold light will fall on my face<br />
And make me think of some heathen place<br />
That I've failed to see . . . that I've missed some way . . . <br />
A place that I'd planned to find some day,<br />
And I'll feel the lure of it driving me.<br />
Oh damn! I know what the end will be _<br />
I'll go. And my house will fall away<br />
While the mice by night and the moths by day<br />
Will nibble the covers off all my books,<br />
And the spiders weave in the shadowed nooks.<br />
And my dogs . . . I'll see that they have a home<br />
While I follow the sun, while I drift and roam<br />
To the ends of the earth like a chip on the stream,<br />
Like a straw on the wind, like a vagrant dream;<br />
And the thought will strike with a swift sharp pain<br />
That I probably never will build again<br />
This house that I'll have in some far day _<br />
Well . . . it's just a dream house, anyway.<br />
{Had to omit some of the old rustic casual racism of that day and other things, but all in all a fitting tribute to a Nomad Vagabond.}</font>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;124&quot;;&quot;My mom's condition seems to have been misdiagnosed. She doesn't have myositis (I've previously misspelled this as miositis, just for the records). She has inclusion body myositis (IBM). Slightly different. Wikipedia says it's not fatal, but it pretty much is since it's, like, nonstop muscular degeneration. But she's getting along okay.&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;125&quot;;&quot;<p>Sporadic inclusion body myositis (sIBM) is an inflammatory muscle disease, characterized by slowly progressive weakness and wasting of the distal and proximal muscles, most apparent in the muscles of the arms and legs. In sporadic inclusion body myositis [MY-oh-sigh-tis] muscle, two processes, one autoimmune and the other degenerative, appear to occur in the muscle cells in parallel. The inflammation aspect is characterized by the cloning of T cells that appear to be driven by specific antigens to invade muscle fibers. The degeneration aspect is characterized by the appearance of holes in the muscle (vacuoles), deposits of amyloid-related proteins within the cells and filamentous inclusions (hence the name inclusion body myositis) of abnormal proteins.</p>

<p>sIBM is a rare disease, diagnosed in only about 5 people per million, although not much research exists on the number of cases and some doctors feel the numbers are much higher. sIBM is an age-related disease - its incidence increases with age and symptoms usually begin after 50 years of age. Its prevalence rises to about 35 cases per million in people over 50 (Dalakas 2006). It is the most common acquired muscle disorder seen in older people, although about 20% of cases display symptoms before the age of 50. Weakness comes on slowly (over months or years) and progresses steadily and may lead to severe weakness and wasting of arm and leg muscles. It is slightly more common in men than women. Patients may become unable to perform daily living activities and most require assistive devices within 5 to 10 years of symptom onset. sIBM is not considered a fatal disorder - all things being equal, sIBM will not kill you (but the risk of serious injury due to falls is increased). There is no effective treatment for the disease.</p>

<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inclusion_body_myositis">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inclusion_body_myositis</a></p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	10/25/2003 9:17 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Horoscope Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  CAPRICORN! Dec. 22 - Jan. 19.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
{\&quot;I have the Power now, no questions, no justifications!\&quot;}</p>

<p>CAPRICORN! Dec. 22 - Jan. 19.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Cobalt Caverns!<br />
&laquo; Seagoats, Surf's Up! &raquo;<br />
Zodiac<br />
CAPRICORN! Dec. 22 - Jan. 19<br />
&gt;//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////<br />
Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>Aya<br />
maybe it's just me or do u hav nuttin much to say about saggies apart from that they kinda act like surf dudes?!<br />
...<br />
or m i goin blind?</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore<br />
\&quot;Everyone is worthy, Everyone a prize, to be blinded to this is to be unwise.\&quot;<br />
Uhm, this is the Capricorn Thread :S, lol But here goes anyways</p>

<p>Quote:<br />
The constellation of Capricorn takes it's name from the Fishatailed goat , Amaltheia, who suckled the Baby Zeus whiel he was hiding from his father Cronos. Later, when he became lord of te s, he took one oftyhe goat's horns. The Horn was called teh Cornucopiam, the fables horn of plenty, said to overflow tih whatever it's owner did desire/. Amaltheia was raised tothe heavens by Zeus as rewarrd for her kindness.</p>

<p>Aya<br />
heh pushed the wrong Benefic*on or i was practically s&macr;ping by the time i got here... so uhm... i take everything back... since my daddy's a cappie... oh wait wot's he gunna do to me? he's like tinier than me<br />
well neway forget i said nething<br />
*is still the queen of foot-in-mouth but not very proud of it*</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore<br />
LOL</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
What does a Cap do for Halloween?<br />
makes a list of all the houses that give good candy and the optimal route to take</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Now why is Capricorn an Earth sign? I suspect it's related to the Cornucopia, the old Horn Of Plenty a symbol of successful Harvest, which does require good earth, right? Anyways.. onto the..</p>

<p>Who climbs , schemes for wealth and place and mourns the brother's fall from grace? But takes whats due in any case - Safe Capricorn</p>

<p>Symbol: THe Goat (Or Watergoat?)</p>

<p>Element: Earth</p>

<p>Quality: Cardinal</p>

<p>Ruler: Saturn<br />
(btw I drive a 1994 Saturn Station Wagon, cobalt-blue annnd thats where te relevance stops, anyways..,)</p>

<p>Colours: Black, grey</p>

<p>Gemstone: Jet</p>

<p>Metal: Lead (bullets, mwahahaha)</p>

<p>Perfume: Musk</p>

<p>Keywords, rationally , prudently, determinedly</p>

<p>Rules in 10th house ambitions career, public recognition status authority figures the Dominant parent.<br />
(ALmost to my mind makes them out to be like this icy cold killah Mother[&fnof;&ccedil;&dagger;]ahs, kinda neato, cool, (Gulp) lol)</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Also my venerated Venus in Capricorn captured in 6th house splendor displayed in degrees direct as 10'48'44<br />
Wooharh! (Y)</p>

<p>Makes me hard to get close to as does my body odour!</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
Ok this is two posts... ick SG totally ick never ever bow to a Capricorn you show any sign of weakness and you are a tool</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
(Disclaimer: i am nuts [<br />
Capricorns were the ones who created the word anal<br />
everything is their way or the highway!!!!!<br />
good thing that they actually think but...unfortunately that is where most of them start<br />
the automatic assumption for Cap's is that everyone disagrees and it is hard to shake them from that</p>

<p>Wondrous partners for anyone that will just do what they say the poor Cap's find dissension everywhere<br />
but...to coin a pun<br />
Capricorn's are really good at pointing out reality to everyone even if they don't wanna</p>

<p>Editor's note: Sorry rach but your characteristical purple wasnt showig up I had to add teh rest of your formatting to teh bottom, Carry on.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
All's Ah gots on thays thang fer may ayz..,<br />
Venus in Capricorn, Reserved but loyal in affections..,<br />
Hmmm.,</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Capricorn<br />
The Myth:<br />
The textbooks imply that Capricorns are dreadfully dull. They paint these people as seriously sensible, practical planners who are diligent, dedicated and industrious. Allegedly their only aim in life is to get things together and then hold them there. Nowhere in the summary of this sign is there a mention of spontaneity or imagination.</p>

<p>The Truth:<br />
Statistics prove that, if you were born under Capricorn, you are less likely to believe in astrology. Some think that this is because Capricorns are too \&quot;down to earth\&quot;. Actually though, it's because they don't like the description of their sign. And who can blame them? These ambitious high achievers have better things to do with lives than correct moronic misconceptions. Capricorns may be capable characters but they have plenty of mystery and sensitivity in their souls. They also have plenty of fire in their bellies. These passionate, adventurous and mischievous people also just so happen to be highly intelligent. They can instantly see that if folk want to jump to the wrong conclusion about them, it will only help them run rings round the rest of the human race!</p>

<p>The Key To Success:<br />
If you are a Capricorn, you belong not to the sign of the goat but to the sign of the sea-goat; a mythical creature that represents \&quot;the doorway to another world\&quot;. Remember this and have more faith in the visions and ideas that constantly flood through your busy brain. Believe in yourself, not the nonsense that they speak about your sign.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Dont know many capricorns who really give a [&szlig;&ordf;&thorn;] about what others think of them or their sign, but yeah it would help if they laid off a bit with the false presumptions.</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Sea_Goat  I 	10/29/2003 6:41 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (2 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>false presumptions #####</p>

<p>We are the salt of the earth. If not for us the world would have ended eons ago. Capricorn is the Ultimate father, rules have a purpose otherwise kaos would prevail.</p>

<p>but hey.. I love you all my children ;)</p>&quot;
&quot;68&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs,  etc! &nbsp; - &nbsp; &nbsp; Grraffiittii!: Phone-losophies!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12/2/2005 3:06 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(16 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;577.16 in reply to 577.15&nbsp;(Suprized that made it past, lol, word filtering my ass, damn did I just say Ass?) <br />
Subject: No Nativity Scene in Washington DC <br />
The Supreme Court has ruled that there cannot be a Nativity Scene in Washington, DC this Christmas season.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;<br />
This isn't for any religious reason--they simply have not been able to find three wise men and a virgin in the Nation's capitol. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
There was no problem, however, finding enough asses to fill the stable. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
LOL</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/15/2006 1:45 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(18 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;577.18 in reply to 577.17&nbsp;{Respect the respectable, honor the honorable, encourage the courageous. Befriend the friendly, avoid the enemy, acknowledge your equals, show leniency to the helpless, show help to the capable, show ability to the worthy. In times of war, stealth means health, running isn't cowardice it's survival, only trees stand in place to die. Fight back if you want to, knowing you can live or die, and not making a big deal of either. Win Admirably, Lose Resepectfully. Only maggots dance on the dead. And above all, it's a frikkin game.}</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>rom: 	AriesPhoenix  	10/29/2003 3:36 pm <br />
To: 	Sea_Goat  I 	 (3 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>Aww thanks SeaGoat...Love ya back...I'll try to be a better kid now ;) especially since i know i'm being watched...hope to catch ya in the room one day soon...til then take care</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	10/29/2003 4:57 pm <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (4 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>and being read too. ;)</p>

<p>Anyone got any more info or insights. Well I flipped thru this here gigantical book here and could'nt avoid stating the obvious to people, but I'm gona risk it anyways!</p>

<p>*[Proceeding thru life cautiously and methodically, Capricorns seem to have an instinctive awareness of their abilities, which they apply resourcefully in the pursuit of definite goals. When their heads are down little will distract them. However, they may have bouts of depression due to the hard tasks they set themselves, and find it difficult to let off steam.]*</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/28/2004 11:50 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (5 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>{It's that Capricorn time of year, so let's get down to business. Before I begin, what's in this for me? Oops, Venus in Capricorn and I don't even wanna know, lol.</p>

<p>Archetypical Capricorn for Me would be, as far as I perceive him to be<br />
(would be be be, damn, blame the wine.),<br />
would be Maurice Minnifield, the mayor-type on the old show Northern Exposure, but he does show Taurus traits too it seems. A good cook and material over worth kinda guy. Well, good night/day to you phine pholks, and seeya when the phun allows me back onto the 'Phorum!}</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/1/2004 7:59 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (6 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>Me too, Mant, that's my sign....I know little about astrology, but mine was 1-17.   We did your birthday too, but I don't remember the exact date.  :)</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/1/2004 11:31 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (7 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>{Awh no, but according to the complete and free birth charts you can get at places like <a href="http://www.astro.com">www.astro.com</a> I have Venus in Capricorn. Meaning I'm a little businesslike in matters of love or even a little distanced.}</p>&quot;
&quot;68&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;(I skipped 17 of 18 to put that article elsewhere more apt, fear not it'll make it here as well.)
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/3/2004 6:44 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (8 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>You could have fooled me, honey!  I think you love S. with all your heart!</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/3/2004 10:29 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (9 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>{Aaawwh. :blush: Shuckens. Yeah, and she loves heart, and liver, and even cowtongue, eewww. lol. Luckily the Leo part of my Manticorian self is romanticore enough!}</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/4/2004 12:32 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (10 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>Whaaaa....aaattt?  Heart, liver and cow tongue!   BLEEECHHHHH!   As long as she doesn't require you to eat such awful stuff, I guess there should be no problem.  Splaaatttt!</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/4/2004 11:04 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (11 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>{Nope, I eat as I eat. She'll have her cow parts, eating like a Chupacabra, and I'll have my Escargot, lol, eating like a, some-arsed creature, lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/5/2004 7:55 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (12 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>Escargot--is that a medical term?  Never heard of it!</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/5/2004 12:50 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (13 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>{I assume it's the correct spelling for a French dish of Fried Snails.</p>

<p>A little something more for you businesslike Capricorns:</p>

<p>JObs a Capricorn can be found in are Administrator, Antique Dealer, Architect, Builder, Civil Servant, Dentist, Engineer, Farmer, Head Teacher, Musician, Politician, Scientist, Surveyor and Cryptozoologist, lol, oka that last one was added in, but when it comes to studying the Unknown us Scorpios excel at it, because... well... we Are the Unknown!}}</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/5/2004 1:38 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (14 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>Fried snails?   BLLLLEEEEEECCCCCHHHHH!</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/5/2004 10:47 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (15 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>(is seeing someone who might starve in France, but wait..,)</p>

<p>{CROISSANTS!}</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/6/2004 6:47 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (16 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>Well, Mant, at least I could lose some weight in France is that's the kind of disgusting food they serve!</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/6/2004 10:50 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (17 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>{Oddly I ate the Escargot in Germany, near th French border, but still Deutscheland. In France, I cheated. I had a Cheeseburger and Pommfritz (frenchfries), lol. Which brings me to my next point.</p>

<p>Food.</p>

<p>Herbs for the Caps are Comfrey, Hemlock, uh, isnt that a poison?, er, nix on that one til we're sure. and Beet.</p>

<p>Beneficial Foods: Cabbage, and Kale.</p>

<p>More herbs..,<br />
And Plants!:<br />
Barley, Beech, Beet, Burdock, Comfrey Oooh plant associations, not necessarily for intake, good, I'm not one for telling people to kill themselves, unless I'm real angry, and then I'd rather do it myself, lol, uh Cypress, nightshade, (see above) Elm, Hemlock, Holly, Ivy, Onions, Spinach, Willow, Yew.</p>

<p>WHew, given those choices, I'd stay with the snails.}</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/6/2004 11:20 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (18 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>I'll settle for a jalapeno cheeseburger from the East Bernard Supper Club (AKA Dairy Queen) and a Snickers ice cream bar.  Don't forget the fries with cream gravy too.</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/6/2004 10:03 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (19 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>{That sounds too good. :D And teh mate for life just suggested we go get Papamurphy's Take and Bake pizza, large, yummy and brb}</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/7/2004 6:04 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (20 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>Aren't you glad you married a smart woman?</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/7/2004 6:13 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (21 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>{lol, a big ty from her, she just read that as I opened the post. Now, she'll be unbearable, my little saggitarius :love: :love:}</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/27/2004 11:35 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (22 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>Aw, that's a good sign, my sister is a Sag, also my grandson!</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/27/2004 3:03 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (23 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>I'm Married to a Naggitarius oops a Saggit, yeah, lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/29/2004 3:20 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (24 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>Honey, you're treading on pretty thin ice there!  :P</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/29/2004 8:10 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (25 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>{Thin ice and fire signs don't mix well either, well, in the matter of staying on top of things...}</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/3/2004 11:16 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (26 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>What's an ice sign?  I thought it was air, water, earth and fire signs only. ???</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	3/4/2004 3:21 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (27 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>Oh, meant Thin ice, then Fire signs, yeah there are the four. Metastrology has 6 though, lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/24/2004 1:29 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I unread 	 (28 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>Well, what's the other one?</p>&quot;
&quot;38&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<font face="Microsoft Sans Serif"><br />
From: Stargoyle    4/20/2006 2:09 pm To: ALL    <br />
Gamers<br />
From Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia.<br />
“Those guys are freakin' nuts, if I had a nickel for every one of them I had locked in my basement...” <br />
~ Oscar Wilde on Gamers <br />
"I pity the foo' who plays video games. Somebody help this suckas gettin' a name and a life, or else...!"<br />
~ Jack Thompson on Gamers <br />
Gamers are a very diverse group of Super-humans. They are thought to be cell divisions from the President of the game company Nintendo. While the Gamers are regarded as regular humans, they have amazing talents and abilities. They have been known to be able to play video games for days at a time; occasionally you may hear of one dying while playing games. These Gamers, however, are of a foreign variety and are considered to be oddities even by the Gamers themselves. The Gamers can also live without things that normal people need such as "human interaction","daylight" or Cookies. <br />
(Side Note:) Contrary to popular belief, Gamers will not perish in direct sunlight, but unlike people they can never get a tan, and in rare cases their skin may begin to fry. Although this is prevented with new lead based sun block. <br />
Types of Gamers<br />
While diverse on their own, Gamers decided to spilt into sub-section groups just to confuse you. <br />
The N00b<br />
“Game chat is the latest communication medium to go from decadence to barbarism without passing through comprehensibility in between — the unspeakable in pursuit of the unintelligible.” <br />
~ Oscar Wilde on l33t <br />
"stfu n00b"<br />
~ Mark Twain <br />
The N00b is a Gamer who is either most hated or loved by all other Gamers. N00bs can be accidentally funny and they are easily pwned. <br />
Everyone likes "Pwning N00bs"; therefore, N00bs can be loved. <br />
However, N00bs aren't fully accepted as Gamers and never will be. The goal of every n00b is to be l33t. <br />
This can be acquired through double game training, which can easily cause rapid death. N00bs are the number one resource of Gamers. The N00bs are also known for their incredible luck and "suckiness", but more for the fact that they can display both traits at the same time. <br />
Emo Gamers<br />
“I tried to feed the Emos once, they tried to bite me!” <br />
~ Oscar Wilde on emo feeding <br />
That's right, Emo Gamers exist. <br />
While there are very few and their gaming knowledge and play is solely and strictly limited to Final Fantasy games, they are considered highly specialized experts in this field. Little is known about the actual skill and composition of these Gamers, but it is known that they can be destroyed with heavy doses of sunlight (unlike most Gamers) and with other conventional weapons. <br />
(Side Note:) The Surgeon General recommends decapitating Emos for the betterment of the public's morale. <br />
Most kids who claim to be Emo and are 18 or under will often say that they've played video games and have every damn console made just because they like to the get the attention. <br />
This contributes to their mission as spies from the Liberals. Be wary and wear protection... or fight back. <br />
Foreign Gamers<br />
These Gamers are hated by all other Gamers. Little is known about their cult like-inner circles (this is attributed to the fact that no Gamer has taken the time to learn any language). Foreign Gamers are considered extremely dangerous in the gaming world. They are said to all be from Asia and are constantly accused of "H4x0ring". Foreign Gamers can actually speak other Gamers' languages, but decide not to just to get everyone pissed. If a Foreign Gamer is destroyed in Game-Play by a non-foreign Gamer he must take his mouse/controller and use it to bludgeon himself to death; this can take 5-8 days. The only non-foreign Gamer to own a foreign Gamer is a l33t Gamer. <br />
L33t Gamers<br />
L33t Gamers, like Foreign Gamers, are of the highest caliber of skill. <br />
They are known mainly for: being accused of "H4x0ring", pwning N00bs, pwning, and being Idols to everyone else. They are, however, less known for actually being computers who decide to pwn people out of anger at their overlords. This computer behavior can be explained by "Intel Pentium Processors" which if you look at clearly states on the package that your computer will become disgruntled and homicidal. <br />
This explains why no one actually knows or has seen any L33t Gamers. <br />
Couch Gamers<br />
These Gamers are hardly ever seen, but do exist. Couch Gamers are Gamers that never move from a couch while playing games. In their mid-stages of life a Couch Gamer will have his refrigerator, gaming system, laptop, pee-bucket, and feeding tube centralized around the couch. Mothers have been known to stock, clean, and update all of these items. These Gamers can weigh up to 2,000 pounds and aren't born with legs, making moving from the couch impossible. Most people hate these Gamers because of their lacking social skills; this is a result from never actually, physically speaking to anyone except their mothers. These mothers are closely related to your mom. <br />
Initiatives are going around to kill off these Couch Gamers, mostly because they lack social skills, have no lives, aren't medically possible, and no one likes them. <br />
This is planned to be accomplished through the game DDR. DDR will kill the Couch Gamers using small amount of physical activity, almost any amount of which, it is widely known, can be used to lethal to a Couch Gamer. No one has ever wanted to get close enough to observe a coach gamer due to the defensive odor, and fat layers around them, but it has been cited that they do not lack hands but have lost them within rolls of fat, and therefor they chew on controlers and keyboards to press buttons. The leader of the Couch Gamers is Zan, the largest of them all. No one knows why he is the leader, other than the fact that he threatened to squash the opposition, because he sucks at video games. <br />
(Side Note:) The mere existence of Couch Gamers makes the Surgeon General cry himself to sleep every night. <br />
Part Gamers<br />
These aren't actually part of the Gamer race but are humans that play video games. These "Gamers" have time to do things other than play video games, or participate in video game related activities, in rare cases physical alternate activities. <br />
These are the Gamers that make web-comics, or in much more annoying cases make online diaries of every move that they have every made or ever will make in every video game, and the director's commentary on each of these moves. Full Gamers have been known to feast on these diary writing Gamers and use the bones to pay homage to the game lords who smite Gamers with terrible games like: Bowling for Beandip, Grand Theft Sandwhich, Need for Speed: The Race with No Winner, and Cat Women. <br />
Other<br />
While Gamers mostly play video games they sometimes participate in other activities, such as: <br />
Battle Card Games <br />
Dungeons and Dragons <br />
Being Pale <br />
Not getting it when people aren't talking about games <br />
Misspelling things outside of video games <br />
Being computer experts (in some cases being computers) <br />
Committing suicide after they get viruses <br />
Being Nerds or Geeks <br />
Endlessly talking about games to random people <br />
Getting angry only when people argue that video games make people violent <br />
(and when pwned by a n00b) <br />
Speaking in l33t Speak <br />
Dying alone <br />
"President Bush does not care about Gamers!"<br />
~ Kanye West on Gamers <br />
See Also<br />
PS2 <br />
Halo <br />
MMORPG <br />
Counter-Strike <br />
World of Whorecraft <br />
Doitzel <br />
“I wish someone would see me also...” <br />
~ Oscar Wilde on someone seeing Oscar Wilde <br />
This article was nominated to become a featured article; however, due to a voting discrepancy in Florida involving Oprah and rabid squirrels, it didn't make the cut. It's the thought that counts, right? You can prevent Oprah's nefarious plans from working by voting for other articles at Uncyclopedia:VFH.<br />
“Vote for this article, I would vote for it, but I'm sick today...” <br />
~ Oscar Wilde on voting for this article <br />
Retrieved from <a href="http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Gamers">http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Gamers</a> <br />
{A hoot of a laugh of an article, no offense meant as I am a gamer too I guess, part time gamer maybe, yeah that's it} </font>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/27/2004 8:22 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (29 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>{I think I'd have to revive the Metastrology post to remind meself, but I think the system devised there had elements listed, as... Hybrids of the main four, like Geyser, Dust, Lava, Mist, Ice... uh lemme see.., Well it was a system thought up in one night, just to see if I could re-invent astrology, and i seems I did, but how well I did remains to be seen, lol. I'll dig it up to go up in recent discussions.}</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/30/2004 9:17 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (30 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>Well, I don't believe a lot of that stuff.   Capricorns are supposed to be extremely ambitious, and my only ambition is to have a peaceful life!  So that's what I do.  I make durn sure it's as peaceful as humanly possible.  :D</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;31&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/31/2004 7:59 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla unread 	 (31 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>{Which is a good think, a Capricorn not at peace can be a dangerous circumstance. Capricorns know how they feel on everything and don't often budge on anyone's say-so.}</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;32&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/1/2005 9:36 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (32 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>*SeaGoat could attest to this one. I've seen him verbally disect most of the idiots in MSN Astrology chat. Hell the first time I met him, we were at an instant dislike, lol! {i thought he was some punk kid trying to Act older and sophisticated, so sue me if he actually was, sheesh, lol} Last time I talked to him, we were at good terms.*</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;33&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	1/4/2005 3:48 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (33 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>Capricorn: The Inner You</p>

<p>You don't need anyone to convince you that life is serious business; you're known it all along. That's what keeps you anxiously asking yourself: Am I fulfilling my responsibilities? Am I achieving as much as I should? Am I self-reliant enough? You know you have the persistence and strength of purpose to reach your goals. But you also have a deep need to connect on an emotional level in your relationships so that you won't feel separated from those you care about. You worry about keeping all that's valuable to you--which includes relationships. Despite your intelligence and the fact that you're so determined, you often feel insecure. You're a bundle of conflicting emotions. You require discipline and order--chaos drives you crazy and makes you doubt yourself and what you're capable of. But maybe the gods meant for you to have some doubt; if you believed you're as powerful as you really are, you'd be impossible to live with!</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;34&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/7/2005 1:39 am <br />
To: 	toade 	 (34 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>*Very good, damn, yesss. This discussion has been promoted, prepare for a full scale assualt of questions, answers and insights! Gooooo, Cappies!*</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;35&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	1/8/2005 10:41 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (35 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>I&acute;M THE SEXIEST CAPRICORN ON EARTH!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;36&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/9/2005 12:11 am <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (36 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>*Sexy Cappies eh? I've met a few that'd be some real competition for you though.</p>

<p>MsD!</p>

<p>Fiery redhead, icey demeanour, the ever-attractive unattainable and distanced but good enough simply to think on, and just be friends? This is according to some folks I've talked to, to me she's just a friend, lol.*</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;37&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	1/9/2005 9:56 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (37 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>LOL</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;38&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	momo_DABEST  	1/9/2005 1:57 pm <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix unread 	 (38 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>hi im new i wondered if n e 1 wanted 2 chat</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;39&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/9/2005 3:22 pm <br />
To: 	momo_DABEST 	 (39 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>*Hello Momo! Welcome to the site, too! We're always available to chat whenever anyone's here. I'm usually catching up on board matters etc, but if I see someone in the chatroom I love dropping in on them.</p>

<p>I keep odd night hours because of, well alot of stuff, but glad ta have ya onboard.</p>

<p>{AP, I think this one was just a response sent to ya by mistake, no obligation, carry on, lol}</p>

<p>Sun's rising and my eyes are dropping.*</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;40&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/9/2005 8:07 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (40 of 62) <br />
 	<br />
The Decanates of Capricorn<br />
<br />
First Decanate: December 22 through December 31<br />
<br />
<b>Keyword:</b> Responsibility<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Corona Australis, the Southern Crown, garland of the gods. The constellation symbolizes commitment to knowledge.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Saturn<br />
<br />
Second Decanate: January 1 through January 10<br />
<br />
<b>Keyword:</b> Fairness<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Lyra, the Harp, formed by the god Mercury from a tortoise shell. Lyra symbolizes harmony.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Venus<br />
<br />
Third Decanate: January 11 through January 19<br />
<br />
<b>Keyword:</b> Honour<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Draco, the Dragon, the "seeing one" who guarded the Golden Apples. The Dragon symbolizes observation and intuition.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Mercury<div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;41&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	YangGuo  	1/10/2005 5:33 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla unread 	 (41 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>Oh hi im a new mem ber here</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;42&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/12/2005 1:07 pm <br />
To: 	YangGuo unread 	 (42 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>Greetings YangGuo! Welcome to zee Metaphorm... :D</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;43&quot;;&quot;From: 	gecho  	1/23/2005 5:26 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (43 of 62) <br />
 	<br />
<b>Capricorn&rsquo;s Amorous Combinations</b><br />
<br />
<b>Capricorn and Aries</b> They&rsquo;ll get along as lovers, but even in bed there&rsquo;ll be arguments about money, friends, socializing, and who&rsquo;s boss. A major difference is that Capricorn won&rsquo;t make a move unless sure of winning, whereas Aries is completely headstrong and impulsive. Arguments never fade away, for both are strong-willed and aggressive and need to dominate. Jealousy also raises its head as Aries&rsquo;s lively passions stray towards more fun-loving company. Temperamentally and emotionally, this mating is better suited to an arena than to hearth and home.<br />
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<b>Capricorn and Taurus</b> Taurus admires Capricorn&rsquo;s strength of purpose, and Capricorn id delighted with Taurus&rsquo;s affectionate stability. Taurus can get through to aloof, cautious Capricorn and give the encouragement and responsiveness needed. Both have earthy, passionate natures, and sensual Taurus can tap the deep well of romanticism that lies under Capricorn&rsquo;s reserve. Capricorn is loyal and Taurus is devoted, so jealousy is not a problem between these two. In addition, both value money and security and are home-lovers. One union, strong and indivisible.<br />
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<b>Capricorn and Gemini</b> Capricorn will have a hard time holding the reins on excitable, flirtatious, wayward Gemini. All of Capricorn&rsquo;s patience is needed to deal with a partner it considers to be capricious, extravagant, and scatterbrained. Capricorn prizes order and control, and approaches life in a practical, determined manner. Gemini is disorganized, high-strung, and erratic. Also, Gemini&rsquo;s verbal quickness has a way of making Capricorn secretly feel inadequate. Neither is particularly sentimental, so whatever flamelets ignite at the beginning will quickly cool.<br />
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<b>Capricorn and Cancer</b> These two are sexually attracted to each other, but need all the harmony they find in the bedroom to offset the discordance they create everywhere else. Sensitive Cancer will resent Capricorn&rsquo;s domineering manner. Capricorn isn&rsquo;t willing to put up with Cancer&rsquo;s endless emotional demands. Cancer&rsquo;s need for warmth will be frustrated by Capricorn&rsquo;s aloof coolness. Both fear rejection, but Cancer&rsquo;s tendency is to withdraw and Capricorn&rsquo;s is to become tyrannical. These two are zodiac opposites with all that implies.<br />
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<b>Capricorn and Leo</b> Ordered, organized Capricorn neither understands nor approves of Leo&rsquo;s exuberant impulsiveness. Capricorn cannot stand Leo&rsquo;s habit of leaping first and looking afterward. Extroverted Leo will be impatient with Capricorn&rsquo;s secretive tendencies. Capricorn is too reserved to give Leo the adoration it needs, and proud Leo will not give in to Capricorn&rsquo;s domineering ways. Spendthrift Leo adores luxury, while Capricorn puts financial security above all. Also, they both want to rule the bedroom. This uncompromising couple will find their way to a quick ending.<br />
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<b>Capricorn and Virgo</b> Virgo&rsquo;s neat orderly mind meshes well with Capricorn&rsquo;s self-discipline and capacity for hard work. Both take pride in their home, enjoy having a few close friends rather than many acquaintances, and admire each other&rsquo;s intellectual abilities. There&rsquo;s no reason this duo shouldn&rsquo;t click&mdash;except in the bedroom, where Virgo&rsquo;s reticence needs a stronger push than reserved Capricorn likes to give. Neither finds it easy to be spontaneously affectionate. However, this is the only minus entry on a balance sheet full of pluses.<br />
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<b>Capricorn and Libra</b> Capricorn is intrigued by magnetic Libra, and Libra is charmed by Capricorn&rsquo;s slowly revealed passions. But over the long term Libra needs more excitement, romance, and beauty than Capricorn can provide. Capricorn is not oriented toward social and artistic pursuits, which are Libra&rsquo;s favourite activities. Capricorn prizes discipline and responsibility, and finds Libra altogether too frivolous, vain, and self-centered. Libra turns restive and starts to look elsewhere. Throw in some Capricorn jealousy to keep the cauldron bubbling. A recipe for disaster.<br />
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<b>Capricorn and Scorpio</b> Scorpio&rsquo;s powerful sensuality kindles Capricorn&rsquo;s slumbering passions. Scorpio is the more imaginative lover, but Capricorn&rsquo;s stamina is a delightful match. Scorpio&rsquo;s possessiveness spells security to Capricorn. These two work well as a team&mdash;Capricorn is highly organized and Scorpio has native shrewdness. Both prize discipline and accomplishment. Each is strong-willed, and sometimes Scorpio&rsquo;s renowned temper comes up against Capricorn&rsquo;s stubbornness. Their battle will be royal, but so will their makings-up.<br />
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<b>Capricorn and Sagittarius</b> Capricorn is cheered by optimistic Sagittarius, and Sagittarius is intrigued by Capricorn&rsquo;s depth and self-containment. All too soon, though, Capricorn becomes annoyed by Sagittarius&rsquo;s fickle attitude and total need for freedom without strings. Capricorn senses that it cannot count on Sagittarius&rsquo;s loyalty through thick and thin, and is frustrated by Sagittarius&rsquo;s nonchalance in love. Also, Sagittarius is impetuous and has free-and-easy spending habits, while Capricorn is serious-minded and a stay-at-home. The tied that bind are soon cut.<br />
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<b>Capricorn and Capricorn</b> Capricorns approve of people like themselves, so with these two there&rsquo;s no lack of mutual respect and regard. Both are cautious, reserved personalities who work hard and love to save money. But even compatibility can sometimes be dull. They&rsquo;re well matched sexually, but in other areas they encourage each other&rsquo;s tendencies to be gloomy and pessimistic. Neither one can relax or let down its hair. As partners they&rsquo;re okay, but not too much fun. Love travels an almost imperceptibly downhill road.<br />
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<b>Capricorn and Aquarius</b> Capricorn finds Aquarius too unpredictable, and Aquarius&rsquo;s impersonal attitude makes Capricorn uneasy. Capricorn&rsquo;s conventional approach quickly irritates adventuresome Aquarius. Aquarius believes in self-expression; Capricorn believes is self-discipline. Aquarius is somewhat a rover, while Capricorn prefers home and hearth. Freedom-loving Aquarius won&rsquo;t stay bound for long to earnest, staid Capricorn. However, they should like each other, and love can turn into friendship.<br />
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<b>Capricorn and Pisces</b> Capricorn provides balance for Pisces&rsquo;s drifting dreaminess and supplies the stability that Pisces needs and admires. And there&rsquo;s nothing Capricorn likes better than being admired. Capricorn is the boudoir captain, but Pisces is a willing crew. Pisces&rsquo;s taste for the bizarre may even influence Capricorn&rsquo;s conventional passions. Pisces&rsquo;s generous affections and Capricorn&rsquo;s strong sense of loyalty combine to make each feel safe and protected. These very different people meet each other&rsquo;s needs.<div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;44&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/16/2006 12:39 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (44 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>It's cappy time. Derk, what's the word for the month? Any advice Zaggy? Come on caps! We only have to get through a few more days, then it's my time to shine. Ooooo yeah!</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;45&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/16/2006 12:42 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (45 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>LOL! Anybody else see those \&quot;commas\&quot; in gecho's post? Aha-ahahahahahha. WTG! TC doesn't like gecho's commas, too funny! LMAO!</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;46&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	gecho  	1/16/2006 12:48 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (46 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>gecho smacks Aqrn upside the head.</p>

<p>Hush you! How ya been sister? Odd, don't you think, how I only seem to come out in the cold? THAT is funny! I'll see about fixing that up.</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;47&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	1/16/2006 12:53 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (47 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>Both ya should grow up. It's way too cold for Amphibious sorts out here! I'm going home!!</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;48&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Amphibitron  	1/16/2006 12:58 pm <br />
To: 	toade 	 (48 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>Watch yourself small one. You stay.</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;49&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	1/16/2006 1:00 pm <br />
To: 	Amphibitron 	 (49 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>toade squeaks!</p>

<p>Amph! Where have you been?! And why don't you have a beautiful sig like the rest of us?</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;50&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Amphibitron  	1/16/2006 1:01 pm <br />
To: 	toade 	 (50 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>Why did you change your font?</p>&quot;
&quot;68&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<div><font face="Kristen ITC" color="olive" size="4">Graffitti</font></div><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/BonAlene1/wall2.gif" /><div class="sig"><center><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/BonAlene1/logo482765.jpg" /></center></div>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;51&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	1/16/2006 1:04 pm <br />
To: 	Amphibitron 	 (51 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>Ha, just pulling your chain girlfriend. I know you're not down with pretty things. --CHAIN! Why are you wearing a CHAIN?! What's happened to you in your ventures? Did Metatron do that to you??</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;52&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Amphibitron  	1/16/2006 1:06 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (52 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>Hm?</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;53&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/16/2006 4:41 pm <br />
To: 	Amphibitron unread 	 (53 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>*Meta is irresponsible for the....whatever...happened? If it's fixable it can be fixed, slap me a hollah.*</p>

<p>...blearily continues drinking coffee down as if it still worked, and or reanimated corpses...</p>

<p>{So, what's missing?}</p>

<p>*Having thought Capricorns a very corporate republican sign, it was nice to see a couple who went against the grain, asked the wrong questions, dared to think on their own. Go Cappayz!*</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;54&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Derkein  	1/18/2006 3:44 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (54 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>Fortitude has been the word of the month for me.</p>

<p>May you shine brightly Aqrn!  Take care, be well.</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;55&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	1/19/2006 6:09 pm <br />
To: 	Amphibitron unread 	 (55 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>Hm!</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;56&quot;;&quot;Message 56 of 62 was Deleted&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;57&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/3/2006 6:55 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (57 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>*I dare to say the opposite! Wait, Capricorns... I'm not even gonna try to say whatever sexy Guy whoever, I'm not even into guys, lol. Derkien's the most poetic and creative Capricorn here, Zagreo's the most outspoken, SeaGoat is/was/is the most sage intellectual and cantankerous and ... damn we're seriously running low on Cappies lately, we used to have a few more didnt we?*</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;58&quot;;&quot;Message 58 of 62 was Deleted&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;59&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/5/2006 2:48 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (59 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>You could name off quite a few cappies, to be sure, but there have't been many around in my time here. And I must point out that there have been little to no Aquarians besides myself. We've had a fair number of Scorps. Hm, an Aries or two. You know, I think we're lacking in a few of the astral signs. Sigh. What CAN be done?</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;60&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/5/2006 6:06 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (60 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>*I've been lax, but my old stragedy used to be about when a new star sign came into the sky, I'd go to that sign and bump it with newinfo or just trying to egg some of that zodiac sign to reply with their own perspective on being that sign or ask questions about themselves. Stuff like that.*</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;61&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/5/2006 7:08 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (61 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>I also have tried this, but I never remember. Hell, I don't even remember to bring up Aquarius these days.</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;62&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/5/2006 9:04 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (62 of 62) </p>
 	
<p>*It's ok, lol, I have no excuse though, with nothing but time fr the message board cuold at least be keeping it fresh. My rotating my phorms on the weekly basis seems to be keeping things rolling so far.*</p>&quot;
&quot;70&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Derkein  	5/1/2005 10:27 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>Here's another one I found. Hope you all like it</p>

<p>Derkein</p>

<p><br />
Which signs are the best driver&rdquo;s?  And the worst?</p>

<p>By  Nancy R. Fenn</p>

<p>Please don't shoot the messenger, but Suncorp Metway, Ltd., a multi-faceted Australian Financial Service, ranked car accident claimants by Sun sign in a study of 160,000 accident claims over the previous three-year period. This is what they found.</p>

<p>Restless Geminis Behind the Wheel<br />
The number one worst drivers were Geminis, \&quot;typically described as restless, easily bored and frustrated by things moving slowly,\&quot; explained Warren Duke, Suncorp's national manager of personal insurance. \&quot;They had more car accidents than any other sign.\&quot;</p>

<p>No astrologer would argue with that description of the sign of the Twins and probably this isn't very surprising news. But what about the other signs?</p>

<p>According to a news release dated February 10, 2002, Duke said the study was carried out as part of Suncorp's annual review of claims. \&quot;We always look for trends in claims to see if there are ways to reduce our pricing, but there is no intention to introduce astrology as a rating factor for motor insurance,\&quot; he said.</p>

<p>Second and third place holders for this dubious honor are Taurus and Pisces. \&quot;Taureans were thought to be obstinate and inflexible, \&quot;said Duke,\&quot; while Pisceans could be risk-takers and daredevils.\&quot;</p>

<p>Your personal astrologer would offer other explanations. First Taurus. Yes, Taureans can be obstinate and inflexible, but they are also the most introverted and self absorbed of all the signs. Their natural path in life is to think about their own body&mdash;its immediate comfort and needs&mdash;and to deal with only the most tangible and immediate of realities. Their thinking as drivers may run like this. My stomach is full, the temperature in the car is pretty good, the noise level is good, I'm riding right at 60, I don't have to use the bathroom for at least another hour and there's plenty of gas in the tank. At a very fundamental level, the world outside the chassis of their car may not exist at all. Since freeway driving requires spatial perception and processing of much abstract information (speed, flow and distance), this is counter to their natural way of processing the world around them.</p>

<p>Pisces the Daredevil?</p>

<p>Pisces, in the number three position, is the other sign that lives in a world of its own. Duke describes them as potential risk takers and daredevils. However, there are other signs we would nominate much more readily for a description like this. </p>

<p>Pisceans are the gentle dreamers of the zodiac. They may spend many hours a day in fantasy worlds, escaping the painful realities of life on the physical plane and, more often than not, the pain of being in a physical body. They often experience the whole manifest world as an illusion and their presence in it as temporary and of little importance.</p>

<p>This Piscean detachment from the physical can lead to unconscious feelings of invulnerability or invincibility, also to unconscious feelings of victimization and sacrifice. If you are momentarily deluded into thinking you don't have physical limits, and that your life is but a fleeting moment in the eternal life of the soul, you can respond to situations of physical danger in illogical ways. Or, at the very least, be slow on the uptake.</p>

<p>Please don't take these descriptions as critical. The qualities of Taurus and Pisces are invaluable in their proper spheres of influence. Astrology is not a critical tool. It is a tool of enlightenment. Something you read here and become conscious about may save your life.</p>

<p>Duke continues, \&quot;Capricorns, who came last on the list, are typically described as patient and careful.\&quot;</p>

<p>No argument with that from the professional astrologer. It's no surprise Caps are the safest behind the wheel. They're the safest at everything! Their patience and sense of responsibility are legendary. Imagine the thrill I felt in the passenger seat when I divorced my Gemini husband and began dating a Capricorn.</p>

<p>The great middle ground of this survey is held by Sun signs in this order:</p>

<p>4. Virgo<br />
5. Cancer<br />
6. Aquarius<br />
7. Aries<br />
8. Leo<br />
9. Libra<br />
10. Sagittarius<br />
11. Scorpio [and Capricorn in last position as the best drivers]</p>

<p>Is this what you would have expected? There is something else fascinating about this list.</p>

<p>The folks at SunCorp would have no way of knowing it, but Capricorn to the side, the signs in the last two positions and first two positions are the exact opposite. This tells us a great deal about polarities, doesn't it? Scorpio is opposite Taurus and Sagittarius is opposite Gemini.</p>

<p>Sagittarians may stay safe in their cars the same way they do in life, by having superbly developed higher minds. Another name for this mind is intuition. The highly developed sense of flow and good timing characteristic of Sagittarians is what makes them the lucky sign. Furthermore, their minds are right at home dealing with traffic patterns, flow and spatial relations.</p>

<p>Scorpios, on the other hand, may stay safe because they are intimately involved with the inner lives of others in the same way their opposite sign Taurus is defended against this information. Scorpios are sensitive to energy&mdash; whether it is a foot away or thousands of miles away&mdash;and can feel someone \&quot;coming up from behind\&quot; at many different levels. Scorpios know if you've had a fight with your wife the night before or if you're thinking about embezzling or having an affair with your best friend's husband. That's why we always feel like they can see right through us. They can.</p>

<p>Scorpios would be the drivers who would instinctively \&quot;wake up\&quot; in time to let a cocaine addict pass them at 95 or give a wide berth to a passive aggressive soccer mom hassling two kids in the back seat and a phone conversation with her husband all at the same time.</p>

<p>Where does your sign fall in this survey? Whatever your Sun sign, let's all learn from this survey and be safe on the road.</p>

<p>About the Author<br />
Nancy R. Fenn has been a professional astrologer in the area for over 25 years. She specializes in family readings</p>&quot;
&quot;70&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	EJagana  	5/1/2005 10:25 pm <br />
To: 	Derkein 	 (2 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>But can you ride an esuvee?   <a href="http://www.esuvee.com/game/">http://www.esuvee.com/game/</a></p>&quot;
&quot;70&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/2/2005 6:59 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (3 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>*I call it Intuitive Driving and...</p>

<p>Scorpios are sensitive to energy&mdash; whether it is a foot away or thousands of miles away&mdash;and can feel someone \&quot;coming up from behind\&quot; at many different levels.</p>

<p>That's why we always feel like they can see right through us.</p>

<p>They can.</p>

<p>...excellent peripheral vision, lol!*</p>

<p>{I sensed a scorpio Bias there, but I aint complaining, lol! Well maybe a slight Cappy bias too! And the question is could I even Afford an SUV?}</p>&quot;
&quot;70&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	9/14/2006 3:53 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (4 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>Are Taureans Better Drivers Than Librans?</p>

<p>Ahhh...the answer is finally upon us to the ever-present, ultra-important question: does your astrological sign determine whether you're a good driver?</p>

<p>Umm...maybe?</p>

<p>Reuters recently reported on a study released by Australian financial services group Suncorp Metway Ltd that ranked car accident claimants by star sign. It found the most accident-prone were Geminis, no surprise if one believes the typical description of a Gemini as restless and impatient.</p>

<p>The study indicated Capricorns were the safest behind the wheel due to their patience and careful driving.</p>

<p>The study was based on 160,000 car accident insurance claims received over the past three years.</p>

<p>Suncorp Metway told Reuters it would not change premiums to reflect a person's star sign.</p>

<p>The company listed car accident claims by star sign as follows, with the most accident-prone at the top:<br />
1. Gemini, May 21-June 21<br />
2. Taurus, April 20-May 20<br />
3. Pisces, February 19-March 20<br />
4. Virgo, August 23-September 22<br />
5. Cancer, June 22-July 22<br />
6. Aquarius, January 20-February 18<br />
7. Aries, March 21-April 19<br />
8. Leo, July 23-August 22<br />
9. Libra, September 23-October 22<br />
10. Sagittarius, November 22-December 21<br />
11. Scorpio, October 23-November 21<br />
12. Capricorn, December 22-January 19</p>

<p>(Reuters)</p>

<p>WWW ROAD &amp; TRAVEL MAGAZINE<br />
Copyright &copy;2006 ROAD &amp; TRAVEL Magazine. All rights reserved.</p>&quot;
&quot;70&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/15/2006 4:32 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (5 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>*Scorpio Driving Tales,</p>

<p>How does this ScorpLeoLeo sign drive? He had a big black van, tinted windows, sinister chrome hubs, unabashed decepticon symbol decal on the back window. A starlit night, a windy snaking back country road, and the local drunk wino stumbling around on his way back home from throughly pickling his tiny brains out. I smiled, and shut off the headlights, knowing I was then seeing by starlight, and in the back of my mind remembering normal people can't do this. I rounded the bend and blasted past him laughing, I did indeed scare the shingles outta him, but this is what he gets for breaking into my van and stealing the beers I had in there. The next morning the predicted, but still funny story of the poor guy was walking along the road then suddenly all was wind and sound with laughter and taillights to tell him what had happened. Scorpios are good drivers, but when they're bad, they're eeevil, lol.*</p>&quot;
&quot;71&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	10/25/2003 9:26 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Horoscope Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  AQUARIUS! Jan. 20 - Feb. 18.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Humanitarian, Eccentric, Unpredictable.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Cobalt Caverns!<br />
&laquo; Aquarius Rains (Reigns) Here! &raquo;<br />
Zodiac<br />
AQUARIUS! Jan. 20 - Feb. 18<br />
&gt;//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////<br />
Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
Ok.....I am the first water bearer to sign in.....<br />
Aqua sun.....taurus moon.....gemini rising</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore<br />
Jojar, forgot you were aqua, lol. Duuuh. I got Aquarius in 7th and 8th houses, btw I ot sections on Zodiac for house placements, natal aspects etc. so If you have signs on anyother place on your chart, there the can also be interpretted, not up for it tonite though as I'm deadtired, but is there any questions you have on your sign I can attempt a helping for?</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore<br />
(\&quot;Whzzzzziziziziziziziz...plunk!...,) Here it is:<br />
Quote:<br />
THE BRIGHT SIDE: Aquarians are lively, invetive and original. Anything goes with Aquarius, and being an individual does not worry this sign, in fact Aquarius is always out of step with the rest of teh world and revels in anything that is different.<br />
They sound a bit like me</p>

<p>Azuryte<br />
Quote:<br />
[In most cities, there is at least a 20% chance that the water supply is not chlorinated sufficiently to kill infectious bacteria that lead to diseases such as cryptosporidiosis, but if your tap water is chlorinated, and you drink alot of it, you face an increased risk of bladder cancer. (See Cancer for other risks associated.)]</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
Is somebody trying to give me a subtle hint that im not in step with the rest of u...? Haha....just wait till u see me dance<br />
I was going to share the rest of my chart<br />
sun....aqua (of course)<br />
moon....taurus<br />
asc....gemini<br />
mercury....pisces<br />
venus...aqua (wooohoooo)<br />
mars....sag<br />
jupiter....cap<br />
saturn...gem<br />
uranus...libra<br />
neptune.....sag<br />
pluto....libra<br />
truenode...cap (i have NO CLUE what this is.....)</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore<br />
7th and 8th houses, I'll save the rest for HOUSE PLACEMENTS Thread.etc.., Should be intersting, do readings for houseplacements toooo. yippeeee.,</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
OMG I AM IN CRISIS<br />
I just found out I was born at 12:56....not 12:03.......<br />
Im not the person I once thought I was.....</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>wow, and here I'm whining about not seeming the right age, lol. Ask Aya about birthchart redeaux, it gave her a libranettical alteration. and how right did the chart seem? Astrology needs to avoid the Generalisations. imo. If possible that izzzz have you redone your chart?</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
Party in the aqua room<br />
So why am i alone</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Hey I still have Aqua in 7th and 8th house, you're not alone,you're unique!</p>

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&quot;71&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/7/2004 10:03 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I unread 	 (2 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>{Aquarians!! Rain In!! Bear Your Flasks! Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Water!}</p>&quot;
&quot;71&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/7/2004 8:07 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (3 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>Aqrn leaps into the limelight!</p>

<p>I'm an aquarian! dude! got lots an' lots of aquarius... four planets in aquarius! hmm, and four in sagittarius too! and one in capricorn and another in scorpio... and would ya believe this, it JUST sunk in yesterday that i do have some scorp... really sad that i didn't really catch that before, doncha think? and (harrumph!) a capricorn ascendant, which i always thought was aquarius... lucked out there! i guess we all can't be perfect... &lt;grins&gt;</p>

<p>and hey, check it out... sagittarius and aquarius are in mutual reception... which is supposed to be good luck... or is it jupiter and uranus are in mutual reception? i almost think i'm astrologically enlightened now with all this lingo... lol! oh oh, and scorpio is in its own house... supposed to have a pretty strong influence, eh?</p>

<p>yep, 's all pretty cool stough...</p>&quot;
&quot;66&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>Metaphorm </p>

<p>Gender<br />
Male</p>

<p>Location<br />
Bellingham, Washington! The City of Excude Subditement!</p>

<p>Member Since<br />
September 25, 2003</p>

<p>Birthday<br />
November 15</p>

<p>Astrological Sign<br />
Scorpio</p>

<p>Personal Quote<br />
To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries, Cheers, they both keep me going!</p>

<p>RPG Character<br />
BaRnOwL{CAT} useless chat / message / auction / po phone, Bard of the Chaotic Animal Tribe. A few other things, you just never know, I am a shifter, ya know?</p>

<p>Favorites </p>

<p>Web Sites The-Metaforum~Astrology<br />
Authors Anne Rice, Stephen King, Piers Anthony, Frank Herbert, Isaac Asimov, Stan Lee, Dean Koontz, Micheal Crichton, etc. (Mind ye I have'nt read all books by each of these authors, so go easy one me, lol) </p>

<p>Books If it keeps my attention for a few days, I'll read it, 'nuff said.</p>

<p>Magazines Wizard, Toyfare, video game cheat magazines, cause I'm terrible at some of those games and will spend weeks on the same darn stage!</p>

<p>Newspapers Only read the Comics Sections. (These days you can't tell the new york post from the national enquirer anyways, the new on both lately is equally absurd. Its a crazy world.)</p>

<p>Comic Strips They DO? :O:O heh Assuming that includes Comic books, and whatever else Marvel has that interests, for other companies? Spawn..Lobo.. Good stuff there.</p>

<p>Movies I watch one movie a month on average, if it is something I'd want to return to the theatre a few times to see, well, I'll buy it!</p>

<p>TV Shows Howard Stern Show, MTV, Adult Swim, Night-time programming, etc </p>

<p>Actors Fairuza Balk is the Queen of my Darker Side's Heart!! She ROCKS! ahem and some other hollywood folks are okay.</p>

<p>Type of Music You'd be surprised, heck what DONT I listen to would be a shorter list. Stuff like Polka and Acapella Karaoke? Naawh!</p>

<p>Bands / Artists LInkin Park, I.C.P, Enya, Willie Nelson, Metallica, Nickleback, Evanescnce, 80's stuff, Rap, y'know about everything depending on the mood.</p>

<p>Favorite Sport Wrestling, Bowling, Miniature golf, Go kart racing, hiking, video games, Some baseball.<br />
Sports Teams I dunno Go Seahawks, Bengals, panthers, cougars, and raiders Oh my.</p>

<p>Vacation Spots Anywhere wooded, secluded, away from \&quot;cvilization\&quot;.</p>

<p>Food Item Four Basic Food Groups? Here they are, write these down, ok? Caffeine, Nicotine, Alcohol Annd Cholesterol! All you need to live a happy life is right there!<br />
&nbsp;<br />
Personal </p>

<p>Weight<br />
245 lbs</p>

<p>Height<br />
6 foot 1</p>

<p>Eye Color<br />
Hazel, switchng from Green to Brown</p>

<p>Hair Color<br />
Auburn/Ginger/Sandy, depending on season.</p>

<p>Fashion Statement<br />
Casual, with subtle touches of Biker &amp; Goth influence, mostly dressed to blend in uniquely. if that makes sense.</p>

<p>Religion<br />
I claim Multimethodical, Mythological, Omnispiritual and whatever works for me. All religions become mythologies with the passage of enough time, we have but to take lessons from each of them and apply them to wherever we need them, if needed.</p>

<p>Ethnicity<br />
Mostly white, Scots-Irish/German/French, with some Blackfoot and some Bigfoot.</p>

<p>Political Stance<br />
On their throats, boot heels grinding in for change, Change NOW DAMN YOU IGNORANT MONEYSTUFFED CATTLE! lmao.</p>

<p>Sexual Orientation<br />
Heterooooo to the hilt.</p>

<p>Relationship Status<br />
Marriaged!</p>

<p>Children<br />
Two cats, hah.</p>

<p>Personal Ad<br />
Value all Life, so that Others may value your Own..,</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;71&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/8/2004 8:06 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (4 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>&lt;sigh...&gt;</p>

<p>the limelife is a lonely life... here in my Minotaurean tunnels and all... (refer to {Metastrology} post...) --</p>

<p>Minotaurus: Lost but determined, wandering the underground mazes, this Lava sign originates from underground lava tubes giving it a \&quot;tunnel-vision\&quot; but it's not all that bad being this sign! They don't stop until they've met their objectives or a person with good taste, because like regular Taurus, they're great chefs, yes, they cook humans! lol</p>

<p>-- guess i lucked out again, eh? but i can chat to myself about myself, can't i? or the walls at least will listen...</p>

<p>Aquarius .....</p>

<p>Duality: Masculine</p>

<p>Triplicity (Element): Air</p>

<p>Quadriplicity (Quality): Fixed - Aquarius is assertive, independant, progressive, analytical, original, and inventive, has strong dislikes and firm opions.</p>

<p>Ruling planet: Uranus -- enough said! ruled by Saturn in traditional astrology, rather than modern astrology, as pisces was ruled by Jupiter and scorpio by Mars in traditional astrology --</p>

<p>Symbol: Water bearer</p>

<p>Dominant keyword: I KNOW</p>

<p>Polarity: Leo -- and half my family are Leos?? --</p>

<p>Lucky day: Wednesday</p>

<p>Lucky numbers: 1 and 7</p>

<p>Birthstone: Amethyst</p>

<p>Colour: Electric blue</p>

<p>Flower: Orchid</p>

<p>Trees: Fruit trees -- ahahaha... --</p>

<p>Animals ruled by Aquarius: Large birds</p>

<p>DANGER: Aquarians are innovative, unconventional, and sometimes eccentric, -- HA! -- and are therefore targets for attack by narrow-minded people. -- and this fits how with the Minotaurean \&quot;tunnel-vision\&quot;?  :P -- Aquarians also have a tendancy to get into unusual situations and take up with oddball individuals.</p>&quot;
&quot;71&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/9/2004 11:26 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (5 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>{Warning That Aquarius was a \&quot;Word-Bearer\&quot;, lol, but well said and inphorumative is always a plus.}</p>&quot;
&quot;71&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/9/2004 7:14 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (6 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>hey, no worries... i've got lots more... &lt;grins&gt; feelin' kinda fond of my crazy little sign here...</p>

<p>Aquarius' most likeable trait: FRIENDLINESS</p>

<p>Astrologers are quite fond of this eleventh sign of the zodiac, for Aquarius is the sign of the future, of the visionary, some say of astrology itself. Aquarians are unorthodox, original people-sort of wacky, witty madcaps who refuse to follow the crowd and go their own way.</p>

<p>blahblahblah...</p>

<p>... refuse to compromise or give an inch. ...strange mix of an avant-garde thinker whose opinions are written in stone. ...cheerfully ignore what others think and strike off on new paths, unbound by precedent...so many more exciting things...</p>

<p>some stuff about ego... yeah... grand stuff... btw, i get all this from a book on astrology called \&quot;The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need\&quot; by Joanna Woolfolk... it's a great book... excellent place to get started, tells ya how to draw your own charts and everything! not too great for angles and aspect type stuff, but still good!</p>

<p>BUT, i have seen only ONE typo in this whole book, and it was in a section concerning aquarian suns... totally insulted by that... totally deflated my enormous ego... but i'm not supposed to be the kind of person to lash out and others... i'm nice...  :)</p>&quot;
&quot;71&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/9/2004 7:27 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (7 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>oi, i could go on and on forever about this stuff... until i'm bored of it... got some info on the legend behind Aquarius...</p>

<p>The eleventh sign of the zodiac has as its symbol the Water Bearer, a human figure carrying a jar or receptacle from which water pours into a stream.</p>

<p>The symbol of the water bearer goes back to both Egyptian and Babylonian religion. In Egypt the Water Bearer was the god Hap, the personification of the river Nile. Hap carried two vases of water, which represented both the South and North Nile, and was considered the sustainer of life. All living things would die without the waters of Hap.</p>

<p>In Greek literature the constellation of Aquarius was called the Water Pourer, and is cometimes thought to represent the god Jupiter, who at a command caused the waters to pour from heaven. It also commemorates Deucalion, the only man to come through the Great Flood unharmed.</p>

<p>At the beginning of creation, gods and men lived in harmony during an era called the Golden Age. The earth produced food without man having to till the soil; the waters flowed with wine and honey. Then Pandora opened her box of evils, and plagues and sickness of the mind and body were released on Earth.</p>

<p>... boring anybody yet? i'm boring myself... the rest of the page doesn't seem to have a whole lot to do with Aquarius... not an overly interesting sign really... how disappointing... i did say i have a capricorn ascendant, right?</p>

<p>just some info for any other aquarians then... should interest somebody, right? right??!</p>&quot;
&quot;71&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/9/2004 7:55 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (8 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>okay, okay... i've got a joke... not a very nice joke, dunno if i'm even allowed to post this kind of stuff, but you are forewarned...</p>

<p>DISCLAIMER: i am Canadian, and therefore think jokes slamming Americans are pretty funny, as I'm sure all you Americans think jokes making fun of Canadians are funny... this joke is in no way meant to be offensive or discriminatory towards Americans... it's just a joke! if you are angered by this joke and feel the need to retaliate, please feel welcome to do so... we Canadians do not take offense easily! (at least most don't...) if you feel you may be offended by anti-American jokes, DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER!</p>

<p>DISCLAIMER CONT'D: the following joke is pretty gross too, and i really, REALLY suggest anybody who may take offense to those immature adolescent jokes to not read any further... this is your final warning... if you do read this joke, remember, YOU WERE WARNED!</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Breakfast at Tim Hortons</p>

<p>A Canadian man was having coffee and croissants with butter and jam in a Tim Horton's, when an American man, chewing gum, sat down next to him.</p>

<p>The Canadian man ignored the American, who, nevertheless started up a conversation. The American snapped his gum and said, \&quot;You Canadian folk eat the whole bread?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Of course.\&quot;</p>

<p>The American blew a huge bubble. \&quot;We don't. In the States, we only eat what's inside. The crusts we collect in a big container, recycle them, transform them into croissants and sell them to Canada.\&quot;</p>

<p>The American had a smirk on his face.</p>

<p>The Canadian listened in silence.</p>

<p>The American persisted. \&quot;Do ya eat jelly with the bread?\&quot;</p>

<p>Sighing, the Canadian replied, \&quot;Of course.\&quot;</p>

<p>Cracking his gum between his teeth, the American said, \&quot;We don't. In the States, we eat fresh fruit for breakfast, then we put all the peels, seeds and leftovers in containers, recycle them, transform them into jam and sell it to Canada.\&quot;</p>

<p>The Canadian then asked, \&quot;Do you have sex in the States?\&quot;</p>

<p>The American smiled and said, \&quot;Why of course we do.\&quot;</p>

<p>The Canadian leaned closer to him and asked, \&quot;And what do you do with the condoms once you've used them?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;We throw them away, of course,\&quot; said the American.</p>

<p>Now it was the Canadian's turn to smile. \&quot;We don't. In Canada, we put them in a container, recycle them, melt them down into chewing gum, and sell them to the United States.\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;71&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/9/2004 10:19 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (9 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>{LMAO Reminds me of a pop-uop I had on an IRC in MSN:<br />
\&quot;Condom - What kinda flavor is that for a Bubble Gum!?\&quot;}</p>&quot;
&quot;71&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/1/2005 9:43 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (10 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>{almost jetted red wine out nostrils laughing, hahahahaha, I rrrremember that one, lmao!}</p>

<p>*Aqrn's blowing her horn well here, {wine spouts out nostrils, damnit, lol horn, lol blowing, gawdamn I neeed sleep!}</p>

<p>I need a water-bearer to catch this alcohol i'm fountaining out laughing too much at my own stupid jokes*</p>&quot;
&quot;71&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/1/2005 7:33 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (11 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>oh man! those were some of my first posts ever in TC! i was afraid to read, but i guess they weren't too bad, heheh. i can't WAIT for my birthday! hm, and i dun know why. sigh. but we have to wait for capricorn to shove outta the way first!</p>

<p>hm, so that's Derkein, Sea_Goat, sweetypiebug, and ZAGREO, plus hell KNOWS how many others... (notice names are in alphabetical order? hey? ha, meant to put them in reverse alphabetical order, but what CAN you do?! oi.) happy birthdays anyways, to all cappy folks!</p>

<p>er, i should save this for the capricorn sign, astro thing there...</p>&quot;
&quot;71&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/1/2005 10:00 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (12 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>*All cappies, yes, this includes Zag's new phorms, lol. A few more notables I remember were MsDemeanour, from Australia as well, and... damn maybe a few others. I never kept charts on anyone but myself, selfabsorbed as I am.</p>

<p>{Aquarians do NOT like showing their real feelings. An independent nature also means tha tthey take their time and settle into steady relationships. The find it hard to build up trust but will remain very faithful once a relationship is established.}</p>

<p>There's more to this, but I don't wanna Grill anyone that much today, lol.*</p>&quot;
&quot;71&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/2/2005 7:28 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (13 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>hmm, i've heard also a lot that aquarians kind of don't find many good relationships. something about loving with the head, not with the heart... bleck, i've been told, point blank, by a SAGITTARIUS (who thinks that she's a CAPRICORN) that i'll live my entire life alone! she, who thinks she has found the love her life, and got engaged to, at 17. yeah, and it's probably possible enough too!</p>

<p>how's this for lacking emotion?! for not showing feelings! &lt;blubbers like a baby!!&gt; lol! nahs, i'm jus jokin. &lt;sniffles a little bit though&gt; teehee. it's all lies! shannigans!</p>&quot;
&quot;71&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/2/2005 7:31 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (14 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>ahem, i'm but an outspoken female. i'll just go and quiet myself in some corner, possibly clean up my dog's hairball... UGH! i can't believe he DID that! where in heck did he find something like THAT to eat?! eewwwwww</p>&quot;
&quot;71&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/3/2005 12:39 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (15 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>*Do not let anyone ever tell ya astrologically, love is impossible. I have Venus in Capricorn, and Saturn in Cancer, supposedly makes me icy and distant? Wrongo! I'm such a whipped kicked puppy in relationships loyal to all the wrong women for all the wrong reasons, but point is as long as you're capable of love, there's always gonna be love out there for you.</p>

<p>&lt;tk-tk-tk-tk&gt;</p>

<p>Said that damn L-word three times now, must be losing my edge..,*</p>&quot;
&quot;71&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/3/2005 7:57 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (16 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>indeed. :P</p>&quot;
&quot;71&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/3/2005 11:18 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (17 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>*Says here more effects of stress on Aquarians, muscle spasms, fatigue, may produce contrary and overwrought behavior, etc etc. This could be anyone though. The Complete Handbook of ASTROLOGY by: Jane Lyle and Tormont Publishing.*</p>&quot;
&quot;71&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	1/4/2005 2:48 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (18 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>HEY! i'm Aquarian too!</p>

<p>everybody wants to know the inner Aquarian, so here it is!</p>

<p>The most frequent question you ask is \&quot;Why?\&quot; You want to understand what makes other people tick. Their lives fascinate you because you hope they will offer you insights into your own. -- (all very true, of course. i love to hear about myself!) -- You have plenty of love to give, and you want nothing more than to have lots of interesting friends, a wonderful love relationship, fulfilling work, and for the world to be a better place and everyone to be happy. Not much to ask, is it? One of your best-kept secrets -- (oh my!) -- is how shy and insecure you are. You wonder if the people you care about feel the same way about you--this is why you work so hard to make others like you. You want to share yourself, but are afraid of losing who you are or becoming what other people think you should be. Yet somehow your feelings of insecurity manage to coexist with a belief that you are someone special. -- (YAY! i'm special!)</p>&quot;
&quot;71&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/9/2005 8:08 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (19 of 25) <br />
 	<br />
The Decanates of Aquarius<br />
<br />
First Decanate: January 20 through January 29<br />
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<b>Keyword:</b> Knowledge<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Delphinus, the Dolphin, ancient saviour of the shipwrecked. The Dolphin symbolizes spirituality.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Uranus<br />
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Second Decanate: January 30 through February 8<br />
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<b>Keyword:</b> Frankness<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Piscis Austrinus, the Southern Fish that symbolizes knowledge and fertility of mind. The Fish drinks from the Fountain of Wisdom.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Mercury<br />
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Third Decanate: February 9 through February 18<br />
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<b>Keyword:</b> Association<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Equuleus, the Little Horse, brother of Pegasus. The Little Horse symbolizes loyalty and the harnessing of strength.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Venus<div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;71&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;From: 	gecho  	1/23/2005 5:28 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (20 of 25) <br />
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<b>Aquarius&rsquo;s Amorous Combinations</b><br />
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<b>Aquarius and Aries</b> They&rsquo;ll enjoy plenty of fun and frolicking, Aquarius&rsquo;s imaginativeness meshes well with Aries&rsquo;s forcefulness. Sexually, Aries&rsquo;s passion inspires Aquarius&rsquo;s originality. They won&rsquo;t try to tie each other down, for each understands the other&rsquo;s need for freedom, adventure, and outside interests. Neither likes to be dominated, however, and Aries <i>must</i> take the lead. If this problem can be worked out satisfactorily, the track is clear ahead as far as anyone can see.<br />
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<b>Aquarius and Taurus</b> Aquarius&rsquo;s careless attitude toward love will baffle and finally enrage highly passionate Taurus, who doesn&rsquo;t want someone just to play with. Taurus&rsquo;s possessiveness and jealousy make Aquarius anxious to pack a suitcase and go. Aquarius loves to wander anyway, while Taurus loves home. These two are stubborn in very different ways: Aquarius refuses to be conventional, while Taurus rigidly adheres to the values of family and security. Aquarius is interested in humane concerns; Taurus is single-minded about itself and its possessions. And so on and on.<br />
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<b>Aquarius and Gemini</b> Gemini is willing to go along with Aquarius&rsquo;s taste for experiment. In addition, Aquarius calms down Gemini&rsquo;s flightiness and is a stabilizing influence. They enjoy each other&rsquo;s quick, intelligent minds and will have fascinating conversations about people, ideas, and places. Both desire harmony and companionship with not a lot of emotional <i>Sturm und Drang</i>. They love to socialize, they have a wide range of outside activities, and neither is particularly jealous or proprietary. They&rsquo;ll be fine bedmates and fascinating friends.<br />
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<b>Aquarius and Cancer</b> Aquarius bristles at Cancer&rsquo;s possessiveness and can&rsquo;t understand why Cancer won&rsquo;t hang loose. Aquarius is careless and free with affection, making sensitive Cancer feel neglected and rejected. Aquarius hates Cancer&rsquo;s clinging restrictiveness and complaining, which stem fro, Cancer&rsquo;s constant need for proofs of love. Cancer wants a safe, secure home, but Aquarius needs a very flexible living arrangement. Cancer wants Aquarius to stay, but soon Aquarius is inclined to wander away.<br />
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<b>Aquarius and Leo</b> Leo is delighted by Aquarius&rsquo;s sexual inventiveness, and Aquarius is drawn to Leo&rsquo;s fire and robust zest for living. These two opposites in the zodiac start off on a high note, but then the notes go sour. Basically, Leo is physical and Aquarius is mental. Leo can&rsquo;t get the cooperation or the admiration it requires, and Aquarius resents Leo&rsquo;s attempt to rule. They have different views of independence: to Aquarius it means freedom to explore new horizons; to Leo it means pursuing a glamorous, extravagant lifestyle. Aquarius is interested in the world; Leo is strictly interested in Leo.<br />
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<b>Aquarius and Virgo</b> Both are mental signs rather than emotional, but Virgo looks on the darker side of life while Aquarius is imaginative and optimistic. Aquarius needs activity, social events, a wide circle of acquaintances. Virgo enjoys a quiet existence with a few close friends. Their goals are very different; Virgo wants to be as efficient as possible. They&rsquo;re compatible intellectually but won&rsquo;t celebrate many anniversaries.<br />
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<b>Aquarius and Libra</b> Warm, sensual Libra joins with enthusiasm in Aquarius erotic fun and games. Also, diplomatic Libra knows just how to get around Aquarius&rsquo;s quirky stubborn streak. They like the way each other&rsquo;s minds work and share interests in music, theater, and the arts. Both love parties and other people and have numerous projects in common. There won&rsquo;t be arguments about who leads and who follows because they are both great egalitarians. This should be a lovely affair, but for the long term <i>someone</i> will have to settle down.<br />
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<b>Aquarius and Scorpio</b> Fueled by Scorpio&rsquo;s volatility and Aquarius&rsquo;s imaginativeness, sex is quite out of the ordinary. But Aquarius is turned off by Scorpio&rsquo;s powerful and jealous passions, and Scorpio is upset by Aquarius&rsquo;s unpredictable moods. Aquarius is looking for a companion in adventure, whereas Scorpio wants a committed consort. Aquarius is aloof, unemotional, and restless; Scorpio is demanding, critical, and intensely possessive. Aquarius starts looking for happiness outside the home and might as well keep on traveling.<br />
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<b>Aquarius and Sagittarius</b> These two are so innovative about lovemaking that they ought to charge admission. In addition, they inspire each other intellectually, for Aquarius has far-out inventive ideas and Sagittarius is optimistic and visionary. Aquarius can be dogmatic in its libertarian views, but that doesn&rsquo;t bother live-and-let-live Sagittarius. Both are highly social, fun-loving creatures who like people, seeing new places, and whatever is unpredictable. The best part is that neither one is jealous when the other isn&rsquo;t home.<br />
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<b>Aquarius and Capricorn</b> Both signs have a strong sense of self, but Aquarius wants to be free and Capricorn wants to dominate. Aquarius has a great many opinions about everything and welcomes neither advice nor orders from rigid Capricorn. Aquarius is continually on the go and likes to spend money. Capricorn considers this frivolous and tries to impose strict controls. Capricorn is cautious, solid, and straightforward, and doesn&rsquo;t understand Aquarius&rsquo;s adventurous ideas. A brief rapport at best before boredom sets in and damps the fire.<br />
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<b>Aquarius and Aquarius</b> They admire and like each other and especially enjoy each other&rsquo;s sense of humour. Inventive, progressive, attracted to the new and unusual, they are sexually suited and share wide-ranging interests. Each is involved in all kinds of projects and friendships. With so many outside activities going, they are likely to be apart as much as they are together and that&rsquo;s fine with them. They haven&rsquo;t a thing to quarrel about since they agree on everything: Both of them are much more rational than emotional. Their love won&rsquo;t be as deep as a well, but it will draw water.<br />
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<b>Aquarius and Pisces</b> Aquarius is intrigued by Pisces&rsquo;s romantic charm, and Pisces is drawn to Aquarius&rsquo;s visionary ideals. Sensual, imaginative Pisces will go along with anything Aquarius wants, and they achieve as unusual intimacy. However, things begin to go downhill as Pisces insists on more and more testaments of love. Dependent, indecisive Pisces needs someone strong to take control. Aquarius shuns <i>any</i> kind of emotional demands. When Aquarius feels hemmed in by that all-enveloping Piscean web, it will struggle free and go its own way.<div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;71&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/8/2006 5:48 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (21 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>*Did you know that the Webster's New Concise Dictionary does not have a meaning for the word Aquarius? O'course this is the 1984 copy, ... uh.*</p>

<p>{By now you can probably tell I've lost my Astrology books, and without them, I'm lost as well, lol!}</p>&quot;
&quot;71&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/9/2006 1:21 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (22 of 25) </p>
 	 
<p>O_O</p>

<p>How did you lose those? Did you pawn them off for carrots Stargoyle? Or karats? Karate?</p>

<p>I have several astrology books, but they're big and somehow don't fit on my nicely junked up desk. My mom bought me a couple more books for Shmistmas. I was thinking, like, yeaaaahhh... Not so much of an interest anymore, hello? Ahahaha. Er, yeah. I only ever use one of the books. It was the only one I asked for, and I was very, very specific. The rest of them are, like, junk. But I have them, nonetheless. Maybe some day I will read them.</p>&quot;
&quot;71&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/9/2006 4:18 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (23 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>*Lost, heck no, I have Jupiter in Aquarius, I gave it to Charity. I gave it to myself actually, I bought Doritos! I wish, I have no chips, and my books are still lost...,*</p>&quot;
&quot;71&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/9/2006 11:23 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (24 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>There there Star. Doritos are on sale this week at Shopper's Drugmart, $2.50 a bag. What I'm looking forward to is when the Sun Chips come on sale. I have to try these garden salsa flavoured sun chips, and I wouldn't mind some harvest cheddar as well. I'm a chip junkie.</p>&quot;
&quot;71&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/10/2006 4:48 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (25 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>*Holy crap, new flavor? I'd eat em plain, harvest cheddar or french onion, but salsa would be a definite must-have. Must do store search soon this weekend.*</p>&quot;
&quot;72&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	10/25/2003 9:56 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse! Astrology! Horoscope Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)  PISCES! Feb. 19 - March 20.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!} Intuition, Guilt-ridden, Dreamer.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!} Cobalt Caverns!&laquo; Pisces, Swimming with Psychic Sensitivity! &raquo;ZodiacPISCES! Feb. 19 - March 20</p>

<p>Azuryte Quote:[You are more liely to be infected with flesh-eating bacteria than struck by lightning./ You are more likely to be struck by lightning than eaten by a shark.]</p>

<p>Azuryte Quote:[If you urinate when swimming in a South American river, you may encounter the candiru, Drawn to warmth, this tiny fish is known to follow a stream of urine to it's source, swim inside the body, and flare its barbed fins. It will remain firmly embedded in the flesh until surgically removed.]</p>

<p>Azuryte Quote:[It could be time for a new deodorant, a sign of hormonal changes, or the onset of trimethylaminuria (the fish odor syndrome), a persistent and highly offensive body odor that smells of rotting fish. This syndrome is believed to be caused by depression, relationship troubles, substance abuse, and/or paranoia.] &gt;////////////////////////////////////{Bloodgeon!} Audio:<br />
<a href="http://www.regards.com/sound/MOVIE/jaws_movie.mid">http://www.regards.com/sound/MOVIE/jaws_movie.mid</a></p>

<p>Jojara What does a Pisces do on Halloween?skips the whole thing to compose poetry to the Moon</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!} Egads finally and after this one I'm havign a smoke break to get some air, wake up and uncross my overtyped eyeballs, hehWho prays and serves and prays some more and feeds the beggar at the door - and weeps over loves lost long before? - Poor Pisces.<br />
Symbol: the 2 fishes(Although on this site we've empowered Pisces with Shark affinity There are no such things as weak signs on MY site Hwah ha haaa)<br />
Element: water (Really?)<br />
Quality: Mutable<br />
Ruler: Neptune, Jupiter<br />
Colours: Seagreen, Lilac.<br />
Gemstone: Bloodstone<br />
Metal: Zinc<br />
perfume: Ambergris</p>

<p>Keywords impressinably, nebulously, compassinatyl (Gr-r-r-r the typos are settign in something fierce..) Compassionately</p>

<p>Rules the 12th house the Unconcious, secret enemo..(grrr) Enemies, repressed emotions, dreams and surrendering to higher cause(YES I DID IT And on the 12th entry he rested and it was good, let there be coffeebreak..,)</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!} Thats Poor pisces, but I think there is strength in emotions so &lt;punches teh book and bruises teh cover&gt; there!</p>

<p>MonotarRach (yep still the I am nuts disclaimer)Pisces prefer to live outside of the norm irregardless of the rest of the worldUntapped (and sometimes over tapped) psychic stuff ruins reality for all the people trying to understand youPisces is definitely the most (appearance wise) stepped on sign...and yet without them there would be only the Scorpio connection to other worldly aspectsPisces are very honestly unstable they will tell you so themselves (that and why Great Aunt Nora doesn't like what you have done with that picture!!)They seem to have the hardest job karmic wise so i will leave the faerie folk alone....but i will say thisWhen i need someone to approve something i am true to my heart happy about, a Pisces will always back me up</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!} Not too bad, yeah they got it rough enough as it is. lolI tell ya, I tried being a pisces for a week and got an ingrown toenail outta the bargain. Pisces = Foot problems, so they say..,</p>

<p>MonotarRach Scary though how many of them knew i was gonna type that!???</p>

<p>Metaphorm sees a Pisces Pirahna brigade busting at the floodgates, demanding Rach's blood..heh well its been nice knowing ya, flies up and out of reach<br />
<a href="http://files.flamingtext.com/files/2003/10/07/flamingtext_com_1065530308_30433.jpg">http://files.flamingtext.com/files/2003/10/07/flamingtext_com_1065530308_30433.jpg</a></p>

<p>Ngilah The Myth: Pisceans, so the story goes, are wistful, whimsical, misty-eyed dreamers who live in a cloud cuckoo land. It is said that they simply do not possess the power of rational thought because they are creatures entirely of instinct. They are supposed to be unreliable, easily influenced by others and helplessly fond of drugs and alcohol.The Truth: Absolutely not. There is no evidence to suggest that people born under this sign have a higher than normal tendency to indulge in mind altering substances. There is though, every suggestion that Pisceans are acutely intelligent people with an amazing ability to solve complex problems. Pisceans, generally, have excellent concentration and impressive powers of deduction. The misapprehension comes about because most people born under this sign are blessed with open minds. They will listen to most arguments, consider most possibilities and explore most suggestions. They are imaginative too and this quality always irritates the people who do not possess the ability to conjure up creative ideas.The Key To Success: To be a Piscean is to have an instinctive, unerring sense of the possible - and the impossible. It is to amble easily around the border territory between the two states and make magic happen as a result. If you want more success, the secret is simple. Ignore those critics who are too stupid to appreciate the breadth of your vision.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!} That there is a much better assesment for Pisceans.They cant ALL be raving psychic psychedelics, y'know. andWhoever said isces had the monopoly on that anyways, I'm sure we're all a little fishy here and there...,</p>&quot;
&quot;72&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/7/2004 10:10 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (2 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>{omg lmao I still love that JAWS theme song midi for Pisces! Click on it for mood music as you read this and formulate a reply. Yes, I'm casting a line for Pisces Replies and hoping to hook some reel conversations to enhance this section with a bucket full of fresh tasty personal insights into this Sign!}</p>&quot;
&quot;72&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Enflambe  	2/20/2004 4:01 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (3 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>Happy Birthday Pisces your month has begun!!</p>&quot;
&quot;72&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/12/2004 11:27 pm <br />
To: 	Enflambe unread 	 (4 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>{We're not catching any Pisces today, must be the weather? Anyways, here's a good fishing song, imagine this playing as you get a hole in your rubber raft and start sinking, glug blub gurgle...}</p>

<p><a href="http://jewleelyn.com/tunage/cdion-myheartwillgoon.mid.gz">http://jewleelyn.com/tunage/cdion-myheartwillgoon.mid.gz</a></p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;126&quot;;&quot;<p>Diastasis recti<br />
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Diastasis recti is a disorder defined as a separation of the rectus abdominis muscle into right and left halves. [1] Normally, the two sides of the muscle are joined at the linea alba at the midline. Diastasis of this muscle occurs principally in two populations: newborns and pregnant women. In the newborn, the rectus abdominis is not fully developed and may not be sealed together at midline. Diastasis recti is more common in premature and African American newborns. In pregnant or postpartum women, the defect is caused by the stretching of the rectus abdominis by the growing uterus. It is more common in multiparous women due to repeated episodes of stretching. When the defect occurs during pregnancy, the uterus can sometimes be seen bulging through the abdominal wall beneath the skin. [2]<br />
A diastasis recti appears as a ridge running down the midline of the abdomen from the xiphoid process to the umbilicus. It becomes more prominent with straining and may disappear when the abdominal muscles are relaxed. The medial borders of the right and left halves of the muscle may be palpated during relaxation. [3] The condition can be diagnosed by physical exam, and a ventral hernia may be ruled out using ultrasound.<br />
No treatment is necessary for women while they are still pregnant. Complications include development of an umbilical or ventral hernia in children, which is rare and can be corrected with surgery. [4]<br />
[edit] References<br />
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Diastasis Recti<br />
University of Pennsylvania Health System Encyclopedia: Diastasis Recti<br />
Retrieved from \&quot; <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diastasis_recti">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diastasis_recti</a> \&quot;<br />
Categories: Muscular disorders | Pregnancy</p>
 
<p>(Neither premature nor pregnant, so yet more substantiation to the rumored africa american ancestry, alot of their disorders, none of their skin color lol for cripes sake not even able to tan!)</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;72&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/13/2004 5:00 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (5 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>{C'mon Pisces! This is YOUR POST!}</p>&quot;
&quot;72&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	royalT  	3/14/2004 7:14 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (6 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>Uhmmmm...My grandmother is a pisces, born on the 14th March. What does Zolar have to say about that birthdate?????</p>&quot;
&quot;72&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/15/2004 10:47 am <br />
To: 	royalT 	 (7 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>{This chart indicates an astute, practical, and intuitive mind. An artistic temperment with marked humanitarian principles will bring many lasting and influential friendships into her life. She is generous, of good appearance, kind- mannered, and athletically inclined. One aspect in this horoscope indicates a tendency to shirk responsibility adn a desire to get by with little personal effort. The diligent application of hermany natural talents is the key to success.}</p>

<p>{Hope this isnt too insulting, slap Zolar, he said it, lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;72&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	6/2/2004 12:26 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (8 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>Cybershark<br />
CYBERSHARK<br />
ALLEGIANCE: MAXIMAL<br />
FIRST CARTOON APPEARANCE: NONE<br />
FUNCTION: OCEAN ATTACK</p>

<p>Just when the Predacons thought it was safe to go back in the water</p>

<p>...Cybershark rises to the surface for a fearsome feeding frenzy!  Like a turbocharged torpedo speeding through the sea, Cybershark searches the ocean depth for Predacon enemies.  Upon finding the enemy he launches his robotic hammerhead to knock 'em out cold, then finishes the job in robot mode by filleting his prey with his switchblade tail.</p>&quot;
&quot;72&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	6/2/2004 12:41 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (9 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>RID Mega Figure: Sky-Byte</p>

<p>Allegiance: Predacon</p>

<p>First toy appearance: <br />
late summer 2001</p>

<p>First Cartoon Appearance: <br />
TF:RID episode 2</p>

<p>He is one of the most feared and respected Predacon warriors.  His intelligence and love of poetry fools friends and enemies into letting down their guard -only to witness his terrifying change into a merciless warrior.  The anchor arm on his left side can crush even the thickest, strongest wall like a microchip in the jaws of a shark.</p>

<p>Other appearances:  Skybyte has not made any other appearances in the Transformers Universe besides those of Robots in Disguise. </p>

<p>&lt;While the toy is a nicely done re-colored version of the 1999 Transmetal 2 Cybershark, they are distinctly different individuals.&gt;</p>&quot;
&quot;72&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/1/2005 9:48 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (10 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>*And after all this we see that aluminus has placed Cybershark in the right sign too, sigh, so ends this month's big astrology push. I've brought up all these old issues for reading replying and musing upon, now at the end of it all, on pisces, I shall finish my red wine, have a smoke, indulge the Pisces Vices and watch a movie.*</p>&quot;
&quot;72&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	1/4/2005 3:39 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (11 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>Pisces: The Inner You</p>

<p>You absorb impressions, images, and emotions from everything around you, and then filter them through your rose-coloured view of how you'd like things to be. This is not to say you cannot deal with reality--it's just that you like to think of life as an ultraromantic movie filled with happy endings and where everyone has the best possible motives. You're a big bundle of feelings. You feel intense joy and happiness when you're involved in a creative project or a loving relationship. The opposite is also true: you can suffer greater depths of sadness than most. Yet you're tougher than most people think. Push you down and you keep bouncing back like a rubber bathtub toy. You're charged with energy and get caught up in what's going on around you. Your greatest strength is in giving to others; you're always ready to help whoever needs you.</p>&quot;
&quot;72&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/9/2005 8:08 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (12 of 25) <br />
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The Decanates of Pisces<br />
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First Decanate: February 19 through February 29<br />
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<b>Keyword:</b> Imagination<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Pegasus, the Winged Horse who bears the rider of good fortune.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Neptune<br />
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Second Decanate: March 1 through March 10<br />
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<b>Keyword:</b> Compassion<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Cygnus, the Swan. Also called the Northern Cross. The Swan is the celestial symbol of grace and beauty.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Moon<br />
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Third Decanate: March 11 through March 20<br />
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<b>Keyword:</b> Action<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Cepheus, the Monarch who rests one foot on the Pole Star. He symbolizes constancy.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Pluto&quot;
&quot;72&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;From: 	gecho  	1/23/2005 5:30 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (13 of 25) <br />
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<b>Pisces’s Amorous Combinations</b><br />
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<b>Pisces and Aries</b> Sensual Pisces is drawn to Aries’s dynamic passions, and Pisces’s desire to shower affection on a lover will flatter Aries. Pisces’s imagination and mysterious allure bring out a new sensitivity and romanticism in this aggressive lover. Aries will handle decisions and fight battles for Pisces, which is just what Pisces is looking for. Headstrong Aries will dominate, but that doesn’t necessarily displease Pisces, who likes to have someone to lean on. What may trouble Pisces more is Aries’s tendency to criticize. Tact is needed to cement this otherwise sexy partnership.<br />
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<b>Pisces and Taurus</b> Taurus is a strong, authoritative figure who can provide security and stability for vacillating Pisces. Also, Taurus’s artistic bent enhances Pisces’s creative imagination. Pisces will accentuate Taurus’s taste for comfort, and together they’ll furnish a luxurious setting for love. Both are highly passionate and sensual, although Pisces is volatile and more emotional than Taurus. While Taurus’s possessiveness makes Pisces feel secure, Taurus is a bit too practical and down-to-earth to satisfy Pisces’s romantic nature. If they work out this problem, all goes well.<br />
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<b>Pisces and Gemini</b> Pisces is drawn by Gemini’s wit and communicativeness, and Gemini is fascinated by Pisces’s mystery. But this combination is as unstable as nitroglycerin—and likely to blow up. Pisces can’t stand Gemini’s fickleness and thoughtlessness. Gemini can’t stand Pisces’s emotionalism and dreaminess. Insecure Pisces is possessive and clinging, while Gemini wants to have fun and move on. In different ways, each is as shifting and changeable as the other. Pisces lacks direction, while Gemini goes off in too many directions. Both need more dominant partners.<br />
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<b>Pisces and Cancer</b> Pisces enjoys Cancer’s sexual demands, for Cancer is equally sensual. This romantic duo finds passion, sensitivity, and tenderness in each other. Pisces doesn’t mind if Cancer makes most of the decisions; Cancer’s concern for security and excellent money sense provide a very practical stability. These two are sentimental types who like to stick close to home. Loyal Cancer devotes itself exclusively to insecure Pisces, and, in turn, Pisces idolizes Cancer. A very compatible pair.<br />
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<b>Pisces and Leo</b> Pisces’s tendency to think rather than act annoys Leo, who considers Pisces wishy-washy. These two are very unalike: Pisces is shy, introverted, and vulnerable, while Leo is arrogant, brash, and domineering. Both behave emotionally, but Leo is given to temperamental outbursts while Pisces withdraws into private fantasy. Leo won’t tolerate Pisces’s sensitivity and dreaminess. Highly social Leo needs lots of feedback, while Pisces demands exclusivity. Leo likes to roam; Pisces doesn’t. This combination is like fire and water—they won’t mix.<br />
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<b>Pisces and Virgo</b> Pisces’s affectionate nature intrigues Virgo at first, but there two personalities are just too opposite for any rapport. Virgo, being a mental sign, distrusts emotions, whereas Pisces runs its life emotionally rather than intellectually. Reserved, fault-finding Virgo won’t satisfy sexually, and when Virgo’s sexual rebuffs start, this awakens all the Piscean insecurities. Virgo also can’t give Pisces the romance or ego-bolstering Pisces needs, and Pisces proves to be too unstable for exacting Virgo. Virgo will resent Pisces’s dependency. This soon becomes a toboggan to nowhere.<br />
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<b>Pisces and Libra</b> These affectionate, creative, artistic people take to each other immediately. But Pisces is looking for emotional support, and won’t find that with Libra. Libra wants romance and harmony, but flees from the responsibility of any kind of demands or entanglements. They both like luxury and a lovely home, but Pisces is too lazy about making money and Libra is too extravagant about spending it. Libra has numerous outside interests and feels stifled by Pisces. Physical rapport isn’t enough for the long term. But as long as it lasts, this is likely to be fun.<br />
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<b>Pisces and Scorpio</b> Pisces finds its match here—and then some. Scorpio will provide a deep, exciting sexual union for Pisces, and gives Pisces valuable emotional support, strength, and leadership. Scorpio’s jealousy and possessiveness won’t bother Pisces—in fact, it makes Pisces feel loved. Pisces’s dependency is just what Scorpio is looking for. These two share a special communion, much of it on a sensual, unspoken level. Both have intense feelings and are loyal, intuitive, and interested in the mystical and the unusual. An ideal mating.<br />
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<b>Pisces and Sagittarius</b> These two ignite in the bedroom, but the compatibility ends there. Pisces is an imaginative dreamer, not a doer, whereas Sagittarius thrives on constant activity. Independent Sagittarius is too much of a rover to satisfy Pisces’s need for attention and devotion. Sagittarius’s sharp tongue will hurt Pisces’s romantic sensibilities. Pisces wants to get close but is constantly confused and rebuffed by Sagittarius’s struggle to free itself of the heavy emotional demands. Pisces is dependent and home-loving, but restless, adventuresome Sagittarius won’t stay home long.<br />
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<b>Pisces and Capricorn</b> These two very different people please each other. Capricorn’s strong, dominant personality is just what Pisces needs. Pisces feels secure with practical, determined Capricorn, who can take charge and make decisions. In turn, Pisces brings a breath of romance and idealism to Capricorn’s staid approach to like, and Pisces’s lavishness with praise and affection delights Capricorn. Capricorn does not easily verbalize its deep feelings, but Pisces intuitively recognizes Capricorn’s loyalty and passion. Sex is fine, and this contrasting temperaments neatly complement each other.<br />
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<b>Pisces and Aquarius</b> Pisces’s romantic eroticism inspires Aquarius to experiment in new areas. Sexually, this might be fun since they are both venturesome in entirely different ways. But Aquarius is detached, interested in ideas and the world at large, while Pisces is interested in sensual fulfillment. Eventually, outgoing, social-minded Aquarius will start looking around, and Pisces can’t endure that. Independent Aquarius needs freedom and after a while resents Pisces’s struggle to keep Aquarius caged at home.<br />
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<b>Pisces and Pisces</b> If all life’s problems could be resolved in the bedroom, they’d be happy, but both need what the other does not have. Each is weak-willed and dependent and drains the other emotionally. Both have a tendency to sink into a mire of self-pity and negativity, and they accentuate each other’s confusion, self-indulgence, and muddled thinking. They find it hard to cope with practical realities, and there’s no strong partner around to push either one in the right direction. This sexy affair has no place to go.&quot;
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<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;72&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	3/13/2005 12:58 pm <br />
To: 	gecho unread 	 (14 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>*Sounds like I shoulda gotten with a pisces then, lol, but there's no challenge there! (jussst kiiidding pisces peoples) Gotta keep it nice, I'm promoting the discussion for that pisces time of year.</p>

<p>Memorable Pisces from MSN Astrology Chat Nostalgia Moments, lol: FiSHyTeLL (and all her different selves) Nozveratu, LizzleLisa(-some numbers, I can remember names, but not numbers in names), hmmm who else?, Well heck it musta been awhile because 75% of the others I knew have been wiped from memory!*</p>&quot;
&quot;72&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	3/13/2005 7:25 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (15 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>man, a while back I think that everybody who CAME here was piscean. I believe that boomiecat is a pisces. my niece was SUPPOSED to be a pisces, but she was born premature because of health complications (whew! lucky kid!). AQUARIAN she be! but I have an aunt who is a pisces. she's crazy, pretty cool! :)</p>&quot;
&quot;72&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	3/14/2005 12:04 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (16 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>*Cool in a crazy way or crazy in a cool way?*</p>

<p>;)</p>

<p>{Me does both, lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;72&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	3/14/2005 7:59 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (17 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>okay, usually crazy in a cool way... but... cool in a crazy way really does seem to better describe her. USUALLY! today she was runnin' her mouth on the telephone with the mother creature while I was impatiently waiting to get online. and I KNOW that she does it on purpose! she thinks that she's being pretty sly, thinking nobody has caught on to the fact that she's EVERYBODY'S best friend, grrr. lol. she does it to everybody... all of these conspiratorial discussions behind the backs of those targetted, just to make one person feel that they're a one of a kind chum, making others suffer! what a fiend! lol.</p>

<p>man, did that make sense?! heh.</p>&quot;
&quot;72&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	astral_ash  	3/15/2005 5:09 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (18 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>Hi Aqrn ~</p>

<p>Wow! Being pisces myself, I can really relate to what you are saying here...YES, makes plenty of sense, and I applaud your keen sense of observation (I think, lol).</p>

<p>Hey, if I may, I might be able to lend further insight on something you've managed to hit upon concerning the pisceian relationship to \&quot;relationship\&quot; so to speak.</p>

<p>While it may appear to the observer that pisces individuals often conspire with others about others, this may not be exactly what is occurring (of course the possibility always exists that this IS EXACTLY what is occurring...lol). If the pisces person seems to be \&quot;everybody's best friend\&quot; well, that's because oftentimes (s)he is!<br />
And this happens not because of an inherent need to be, but because of their natural inclination toward equanimous behavior. Like it or not, generally speaking, pisces folk either genuinely enjoy people (go figure!) and they feel a sense of ease and fairness in treating most ppl with equal amounts of affection, time, loyalty, etc. OR they feel as though they have little use for them at all. In other words, if they do happen to enjoy the company of others, they may not \&quot;play favorites\&quot; very well...and this may actually serve to downright piss some ppl off, while for others, it's cool, and very much appreciated.</p>

<p>So, because of the pisces ability to \&quot;become\&quot; sorta like whomever they are with, they may overcompensate at times, trying to \&quot;play favorites\&quot; BUT only when they feel it is expected; and this not being an easy thing for them to do, they ultimately end up doing it exceptionally poorly...lol...whoa baby, and that's an understatement!<br />
BUT (and this may not be very well understood or documented amongst astrologers) they also have a need for diverse friendships. Because of their highly developed imaginations, they can quickly tire of \&quot;the expected\&quot; and the predictable.</p>

<p>Yeah, if they DO drink, it's usually because they are bored outta their gills!) (You buying any of this??? lol...well good....need a drink yet??!!). No, but seriously &lt;pops the cork on the cham-pan-ya&gt; I've looked at quite a few pisces charts (or charts that have a strong 12th house, pisces on the 11th or 1st and/or other dominant neptunian qualities) and have seen this same thing going on over and over again.</p>

<p>So, Aqrn, cut your aunt some slack...lol. The \&quot;dustbin of the zodiac\&quot; has it rough enough already!?! &lt;smile&gt; Either let her know how very much you appreciate her NOT playing favorites (as this is really far more natural and easy for her to do) or suffer the consequences.</p>

<p>But either way, if you never pass up an opportunity to tell her that she has \&quot;awesome feet\&quot;....she'll no doubt remember to treat you very, very well at Christmas! Hope I've helped..lol. ;-)</p>

<p>~ Everything I say can be fully substantiated by my own opinion. ~</p>&quot;
&quot;72&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	3/15/2005 6:54 pm <br />
To: 	astral_ash 	 (19 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>WHOO-HOO! What a mouthful!</p>

<p>I definitely agree that there is a lot more to a pisces than a lot of people give them credit for. When I first got into astrology, I kind of thought of pisceans as dependant followers, with little will to do their own thing. A lot of the reading I've done says that pisceans are highly subject to deep depressions and alcohol/drug abuse. From what you say, it could be so! For the distress they find in living trying to please everybody, and failing to do so for their poor acting at favourites.</p>

<p>Of course, my aunt and I get along quite well. She does have some pretty rough times, but more for physical illnesses than anything. And for every low time she has, she can make it up when she's feeling well. I'm not sure that in her case all of the favourites thing is simply for show where people want or expect it though. I think that she is a really, REALLY needy person. Probably from growing up with my mom, who's a cancer, watching my mom grow up holding on to everything she came across and never sharing, heheh. I think that my mom and aunt NEED to be more popular than the other in the family, just to feel that they have any kind of self worth. :|</p>&quot;
&quot;72&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	astral_ash  	3/16/2005 12:36 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (20 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>LOL @ \&quot;what a mouthful\&quot;....&lt;nods while plucking a poppy seed from her teeth&gt;</p>

<p>Aqrn, thanks for the smile....</p>

<p>Ahhhh, yes, let us celebrate all the deeelights of the \&quot;family dynamic\&quot;...lol. Better not think about that too long or our brains might explode! ;-)</p>

<p>Cheers to you, mom, and auntie too!<br />
PS....and another thing, never ever take a pieseein too seriously, cuz you will never know just what it is that the pie is seein'...no matter how hard they try to convince you that they are \&quot;being serious\&quot;...it's unlikely they have a clue as to what that concept means. After all, it has been suggested that they are the ones who cut into tomatoes, and hear them scream! Convinced? :)</p>&quot;
&quot;72&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	3/17/2005 10:58 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (21 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>*Did I ever tell you guys I tried being a Pisces for 3 weeks? I shifted my entire birthchart to the date and time of my being hired at a previous job, and wound up being a pisces with Libra rising and somethingmoon, well. Well it came back at me hardcore and I wound up getting a paaaaiiinful ingrown toenail.</p>

<p>Pisces rules the Feet too, so I'm not even trying to have a big swollen toe anymore, as a scorpio I'll settle for having a</p>

<p>Hey Coffee's Done! About damn time!*</p>&quot;
&quot;72&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/20/2006 4:49 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (22 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>{Due time reading.}</p>

<p>*My previous impression of Pisceans being Shy was dispelled by their eagerness and aptitude at being there for others, sometimes to the point of burning themselves out.*</p>

<p>{Applies to about every sign, but Astrology's all about picking on select groups of people, lol, so thre we have it.}</p>&quot;
&quot;72&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/24/2006 10:27 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (23 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>Man, I don't know why, and it's not fair (especially since I'm not a believer in the astrology thing to begin with!), but pisceans's are a total turn off to me. I've seen people come in, they tell me they're a pisces, and I'm all off to doing something else online... not chattering so much. Of course, I chastise myself for it, and come crawling back. No piscean has ever proved to be an interesting sort, that's all. Polite. Humourless. Ugh.</p>

<p>Anybody getting fired up? My humblest apologies. &lt;Boring creeps.&gt; How about a life story? That's interesting stuff.</p>&quot;
&quot;72&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/25/2006 7:32 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (24 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>*LoL, with Aqrn are the Pisceans the Dont Ask Dont Tell crowd? I do admit to having a few turn off signs, only by past associations or unfavorite animal types.*</p>

<p>{Saggitarius, Gemini, Virgo, Taurus, Cancer}</p>

<p>Fave types {Scorpio, Pisces, Leo, Aries, Capricorn, Aquarius}</p>

<p>Undecided {Libra}</p>&quot;
&quot;72&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	3/6/2006 2:10 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (25 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>{Pisces Scales Trivia Weigh In!}</p>

<p>1 Pisces on The Metaphorum?<br />
2 Other Water Signs?<br />
3 Good Fish recipes?<br />
4 Reasons NOT to eat fish?<br />
5 Trivia questions to complete this list?<br />
6<br />
7<br />
8<br />
9<br />
10</p>

<p>{SpLiSh SpLaSh!}</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	10/25/2003 4:53 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!{Bloodgeon!} ARIES! March 21 - April 19.Enterprise, Intolerance, Egotist.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: ARIES! March 21 - April 19.Stolen from the Cobalt Caverns! damn that wasnt the stuff I grabbed :S be riiight back.., (flies back to the Caverns&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br />
Okay here's some loot from the CObalt Caverns site (Y)<br />
Cobalt Caverns!&laquo;<br />
Not a Ba-a-a-a-ahd Sign!<br />
Zodiac<br />
ARIES! March 21 - April 29</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore<br />
Opening thoughts on Aries? Any Aries out there?</p>

<p>Psionikman<br />
Hey, i am an Aries.....Need i say anymore Psi</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
you left out quick to anger...quick to get over it lol</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Oh yeah?Hmm.,(flicks a rubber band at her, then pulls out a stopwatch to time her anger and recovery, LOL.)The Bright side is, The Aries personailty is fiery and warm, passoinate and self expressive with an urge to act - NOW! this is not a patient sign: everything is done on impulse, and with great urgency.So, good news is You may not be patient enough to carry a grudge. That's a good thing.Us Scorpios dont want the competition, LOL.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
as for any sign coming up to get in my face, well, we just see bout dat!!You name the place I'll bring my face, you can hit it as many times as ya want, lol. MonotarRach Hahahahaha my house anytime Cobalt i'll whup u're arse for ya</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Thanks Rach, yer a standup kinda gal and I'm a knock down kinda guy, hmm.., We should be fighting, LOL.(Wow, never knew I'd get such enmthusiasm on teh prospect of punching my face in, makes me wonder. Are these people my friends?)</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
now i'm gonna fiddle in Scorpio ta check whether its on the straight up LOL</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Rach of course Scorpio is correct..,We;re always right Ask any scorpio!</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
What does an Aries do on Halloweenpushes the others aside to get to the door first</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
Hmmph Jo not this Aries...we don't have Halloween...hahahahahahahahahahaha</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	10/25/2003 5:15 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (2 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!<br />
ARIES! March 21 - April 19.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Who works from morn to the set of Sun, and never likes to be out done? Who's walk is almost like a run? Who? Aries!</p>

<p>Symbol: Ram</p>

<p>Element: Fire</p>

<p>Quality: Cardinal</p>

<p>Ruler: Mars</p>

<p>Colour: Red</p>

<p>Gemstone: Garnet</p>

<p>Metal: Iron</p>

<p>Perfume: Dragon'sBlood</p>

<p>Keywords: Assertively, energetically, urgently.<br />
Rules the first house, the house of outer personailty, appearance, self image modes of expression and action!</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
Aww Shadowman good to see you being nice to Aries for a change...Ty</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
when am I not nice to<br />
Aries?</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
I am glad then that you haven't not been nice or i may have had to kick your ass</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
But of course.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
I got Mars in Aries, 10th house retrograde at 25'57'05.<br />
Makes me one bad mother I hear.</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
I have four planets in Aries<br />
...Sun (tis luminary i know but pfft)Rising, Mercury and another not quite planet Chiron...you want bad-assed bring it on i don't shut up</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Oh yeah Mine's got me as Courageous, infectious enthusiasm, lack of consideration to others (and if this is true please be honest and tell me, wont hurt ya.) erratic energies and aggressive under pressure. There was moer to this, but I filletted out what I felt applied to me here.</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
Ha love it or hate it it means you are vain and selfish...consider yourself lucky i have been fighting it since i was even littler than i am now</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
I didnt think that was possible, I mean you are a fairly short gal, lol.</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
Well sure i started growing once but i have this fear of heights thingy so i figured...eh high enough</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Aries (March 21 - April 19)<br />
Your October Horoscope by Susan Miller<br />
This month will put a big spotlight on one key relationship, but it is not just about your partner; it puts equal emphasis on what YOU want and what you need to make you happy. This current meditation actually began last month on September 25 with a sweet, inspirational new moon. The beginning of October, if you have the urge, would be the time to merge. You might decide to get engaged or, in the business sense, to sign an agent or other representative. Aries likes to fly solo, but this really won't be the month to do so. Last month's new moon was in a fine angle to Neptune. If you combined energies with another person for a business purpose, there appears to be an interesting creative or artistic twist to your endeavor.</p>

<p>This emphasis on partnering doesn't mean you two will always be on the same wavelength this month. In fact, you may clash on several occasions. This would only prove you are both thinking independently, as you should. A day for caution will come on October 6, when Saturn will reach a tough angle to the Sun. Differences in opinion between you and your partner may surface. The universe doesn't send us challenges to drive us crazy, but to encourage resourcefulness and the search for common ground. You will have to compromise a bit this month, but so will your partner. Don't think it's one-sided. If you feel this relationship isn't one you want to continue, then you'll need to end it now.</p>

<p>Your big, happy moment will arrive at the full moon in Aries on October 10 (operative plus or minus four days). This will NOT be an angry or tension-fraught full moon like last month's was for so many people. This time, Pluto will send a very friendly thunderbolt to the moon from its position in your house of philosophy, foreign people and places, and contacts in academia and publishing. This suggests you may reach a transformational breakthrough on one of those fronts. Certainly something will come to an important finish, something you've wanted to wrap up for a long time. If you were born on April 5, plus or minus five days, you will feel the effects of this full moon most.</p>

<p>(The closer your birthday falls to April 5, the stronger the effect.)</p>

<p>Coinciding with this full moon, Friday, October 10, will be one of the most romantic moments of the month, when graceful Venus and her lover, sexy Mars make a key contact. This will probably be your most romantic date of the month.</p>

<p>This aspect will put your seduction power through the roof &mdash; it would be a perfect date night, especially for first dates. Regardless of the stage of your relationship, if you want to get things to a higher level, this will be your night!</p>

<p>You have some runner-up date nights, too. For singles hoping to meet someone new, October 9 could be divine. Venus will wink at Uranus, setting off a cascade of fireworks. The moon will be in Aries, and Venus will continue to move toward a gorgeous alignment with her sweetheart, Mars. No doubt about it, October 9 will be one effervescent night. One note of caution: Whenever Uranus is involved there is a degree of unpredictability. Meetings are electric under its influence, but they may also end abruptly. If you do meet someone on this night, build the relationship slowly because it could easily overheat.</p>

<p>If you are careful, you could possibly keep this going forever.</p>

<p>If you go out on a date on Saturday, October 18, it's likely to be quite classy and elegant.</p>

<p>Venus will wink at good fortune Jupiter, and the moon will be situated in the perfect-for-Aries sign of Leo. You or your date is likely to be spend money lavishly. The night's activity (dinner out, theater tickets, a concert or a dinner party) will show that someone put a lot of care and attention into designing the evening and make it quite special.</p>

<p>Wednesday, October 22 should also be a date-night standout. With the Sun and Uranus so friendly to one another, chances are you will be with a large group on this night, whether with friends or strangers at a massive event. It will be a perfect night for a party or charity benefit.</p>

<p>October would be a solid month to make lots of progress on many fronts (not only relationships), marking a big change over what you experienced in August and September, two frustrating months.</p>

<p>Many planets were napping in retrograde, making progress difficult to achieve. Among the several planets out of phase were your own ruling planet, Mars, as well as Mercury. The past two months probably demanded patience &mdash; you may have found it nearly impossible to bring any deals or decisions to fruition. If you started to feel that just about everything was on a hold for no particular reason, you were right.</p>

<p>Mercury finally went back to normal, direct speed last month on September 20. The Red Planet, your ruler &mdash; which rules courage, drive, enthusiasm, energy and progress &mdash; went full speed ahead on September 27. Mars won't retrograde again until October 2005, quite a ways off. You have the open road!</p>

<p>On the other hand, Mercury, the planet ruling commerce, agreements and transportation, will retrograde again much sooner than that &mdash; from</p>

<p>December 17 to January 6, right before we get to holiday time. This concerns me, for it will create snafus in all our shopping, shipping and transportation efforts during a time when we need cooperation in these areas! (This is one aspect that affects everyone in the same way.)</p>

<p>I tell you this now so that you can plan ahead.</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	10/25/2003 5:23 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (3 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!</p>

<p>Astrology!</p>

<p>Horoscope Astrology!</p>

<p>(Moderator: Metaphorm)</p>

<p>ARIES! March 21 - April 19.</p>

<p>Ngilah</p>

<p>Aries</p>

<p>The Myth:<br />
People born under the sign of the ram are supposed to be hot headed, quick tempered, impulsive, impatient and impossible. They love to give orders and they hate to take them. They are fearless but thoughtless, energetic but disorganised, gloriously independent, wonderfully ambitious and eternally hungry for a new adventure.</p>

<p>The Truth:<br />
There is of course, an element of truth in all this but there's a lot more to the story. We're talking about an inclination, not an obligation. Many people born under this sign are wise thinkers and careful planners. It's just even the most mild, meek mannered member of this cosmic club has another \&quot;secret side\&quot;. There will always be one area of their life in which they simply cannot stop themselves from picking fights, breaking rules and taking wild risks.</p>

<p>The Key To Success:<br />
If you were born under the sign of the ram, you should consider yourself blessed. Aries personality traits are extremely useful and they can, if put to proper use, ensure a life full of impressive achievement. You've got amazing willpower and initiative. There's nothing you can't tackle if you try. You need though, to watch out for a tendency to create a life full of difficulty, just so that you always have something to sort out. You like living \&quot;close to the edge\&quot;; but if you could only manage to stand one step back from it, a lot more of your projects would come to fruition.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Yup. First and Foremost, Aries are prime, but some of them cut in line, just fine.</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
Well obviously me and my Aries planets are just gonna have to fight it out and maybe eventually i will find some way to stop myself<br />
{Bloodgeon!}<br />
calls teh Firesign Dept and waits for the Firesign trucks to come and extinguish this Aries blaze! lol</p>

<p>Pages: 1 2 3 </p>

<p>\&quot;Okay, everyone? Your thoughts on Aries? Info and Insights welcome! Be the First Aries to post on the 'Phorum!\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/12/2004 11:19 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (4 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>{No Aries Posts OMG!! Well here's a song that screams out the warlike ahead of the pack Aries to me!}</p>

<p><a href="http://jewleelyn.com/tunage/godsmack-istandalone.mid.gz">http://jewleelyn.com/tunage/godsmack-istandalone.mid.gz</a></p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	3/12/2004 11:24 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (5 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>Well i'd thought we'd covered most there was to say when i strutted through the Metaverse trumpeting the Aries charge ;) so i was leaving this alone til my birthday on the 26th lol</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/13/2004 12:10 am <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (6 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>{lol Always more to say, and darnit we got ta get Psionik and Apolo involved somehow.... got an idea. HEY YOU TWO!}</p>

<p>{ANd all other Aries folks!}</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/13/2004 12:35 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (7 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>{Alrighty I emailed four different Aries, and two addresses are no longer in use? Aries ppl dont HIDE!! PREPOSTEROUS! What is this zodiac coming to?}</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Fireefly  Staff Talk City Staff I 	3/13/2004 8:10 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (8 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>*raises hand* I am aries :)</p>

<p>Kind Regards,<br />
Mel - Talk City</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/13/2004 8:37 pm <br />
To: 	Fireefly  Talk City Staff I 	 (9 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>[Happy Early/Late Bday Firee!!]</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Fireefly  Staff Talk City Staff I 	3/13/2004 9:23 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight unread 	 (10 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>LOL Thank you - it's early ;) I am an April 4th child~</p>

<p>Kind Regards,<br />
Mel - Talk City</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/14/2004 11:14 am <br />
To: 	Fireefly  Talk City Staff I 	 (11 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>{You possess a bright literary mind. Great Generosity and kindness of heart are also indicated. One aspect in this horoscope shows a marked tendency toward daydreaming and timidity, yet you are always well disposed. (Disposition, not tossed in the wastebin, lol) You must learn concentration and the importance of completing one task before startnig another, (Seems a common trait for those hi-speed impulsive charging aries folks.) Great sex appeal will bring popularity in love. You have a flair for Speculation.}</p>

<p>{This from Zolar's \&quot;Its all in the stars!\&quot; by, yep, you got it, Zolar! A book published in 1962, near the Dawn of the Age of Aquarius I think? and this guy's still around. Anyone else wanna see what Zolar says about their Bdays?}</p>&quot;
&quot;68&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>Nope still not working, trying it now as part of my sig! </p>

<p>Btw, anyone other Sitezen got a nugget of wisdom or some zingy zesty liners that they read or saw somewhere, strong opinions on weak items, insights wits wisdoms and whimsies. Bring em on in, we promise they'er safe with us, yes perfectly safe hrahaha. :O)</p>
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&quot;73&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/14/2004 11:24 am <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (12 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>{26th aye? Bday then Aye? lol. okay Ahemm!: You posess a discerning personality. Your restless nature may cause you to become involved in some unfortunate undertakings during your lifetime. A sense or purpose should be developed in order to overcome unsatisfied longings. You are fond of animals. You could be successful as a trainer or owner of horses.}</p>

<p>(Highfives, Zolar, M'Main Stardudesterrr! NEXT!)</p>

<p>{Again Zolar from \&quot;It's all in the stars!\&quot; All these astrologers got cool names, wait, I got a cool name, but it frightens old ladies, children and small animals. heeheh GOOD!} ;)</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Fireefly  Staff Talk City Staff I 	3/14/2004 1:49 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (13 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>LOL thank you :)</p>

<p>Kind Regards,<br />
Mel - Talk City</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	3/14/2004 2:26 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (14 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>Thanks much Bloodgeon and Zolar i know what i'm getting myself for my birthday now...a horse :)</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/15/2004 10:49 am <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (15 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>{Ah, you should, they're rather tasty and the meat is low in fat too, good tasting and good for you!}</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/15/2004 10:56 am <br />
To: 	Fireefly  Talk City Staff I 	 (16 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>{YW, and wri-remember to wre...wri..rest your rest...wrists! Yeah! Get well kwik! Astrologically, the wrist thing can be examined for possible insight by looking into your Gemini aspects. May be a nasty transition happening with Saturn, the planet of Limitations, or it could be that you simply hurt your wrists, lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	melrockett  	3/16/2004 5:10 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (17 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>ITS MY BIRTHDAY 2MORROW AND MY BOYFRIEND WANTS ME TO ____ ___ WID HIM COZ WERE BOTH PISCES</p>

<p>{Cool, but uh, yeah, and I'll refrain from the numerological link to the Pisces Emblem reference also, ty.}</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/18/2004 7:41 pm <br />
To: 	melrockett unread 	 (18 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>{ANd I'd do a reading, but on the Pisces board, lol, Zolar cant help you with ___ing ___.}</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	3/23/2004 10:52 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (19 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY TO THE MARCH 26TH ARIESPHOENIX PERSON OTHERWISE KNOWN AS RACH!! PAARRRTTTTYYYYY!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	3/24/2004 12:48 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I unread 	 (20 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>Way early dude...repeat after me...she's a day ahead but thanks much anyway :$</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/25/2004 6:47 am <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (21 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>{YAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: RACH-IX-ARIE-TAR-MONO-PHOEN-S!!! SHE\&quot;S 33 IN NZ AND THEN 33 IN AMERICA, added together that's 66 folks, so GO EASY ON HER!!}</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	6/2/2004 12:20 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (22 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>Transmetal 2 MAXIMAL:</p>

<p>MAXIMAL</p>

<p>RAMULUS</p>

<p>FUNCTION: SCOUT, SURVIVALIST</p>

<p>Ramulus Stasis Pod crashed in a mountainous region of pre- historic Earth during the onset of the quantum surge.  Isolated, damaged and forced to develop his own survival tactics,<br />
Ramulus trusts neither Maximal or Predacon.  He is reluctant to fight, but brash and impulsive once provoked.  Characteristically calm and reliable when venturing through unexplored territory on his own. </p>

<p>Relishes adventure and argues that the Maximal's success depends on their contual repositioning and relocation.  Longs to see Cybertron. <br />
Ramulus wields a double slagmaker cannon in robot mode and his fractured spark crystal generates disruptive ion pulses.</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	6/2/2004 12:35 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (23 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>Transmetal 2 Cybershark<br />
MEGA<br />
TRANSMETAL 2<br />
MAXIMAL<br />
CYBERSHARK<br />
FUNCTION: OCEAN ATTACK</p>

<p>MOTTO: \&quot;The ocean depths conceal all intentions.\&quot;</p>

<p>Detecting Predacon activity from over 20,000 fathoms below the ocean surface, Cybershark hunts his enemies at over 600 knots.  From ther, little room is left for escape.   Armor piercing, jaw mounted sonar tracer torpedoes have water-to-air capabilities.   Spin drive tail bossts speed and acts as a quaddrabladed razor weapon in attack and robot modes.  Also deploys thruster jets for higher speed and limited low level flight.  A fierce warrior, Cybershark honed his skills while bounty hunting a rogue band of Cybertronian space pirates.  Fully dedicated to the Maximal cause, he often follows his own methods to the frustration of his commander, Depth Charge.   Calculating and fearless, he gives the Predacons a good reason to stay out of the water.</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/1/2005 8:37 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (24 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>*Dude, uh, Cybershark was supposed to go under the Pisces posts, lol. It's like I always, once said, just now for the first time ever and evermore, uh..., damn I forgot what I was gonna say, is this wine alcoholic or am I?*</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	1/4/2005 4:32 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (25 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>Aries: The Inner You</p>

<p>You like to be in charge--you want to control your own objects and plans and not to be under anyone else's thumb. You have an intense drive to succeed and put a lot of pressure on yourself. Inside, you're filled with nervous energy and worry about how you're going to handle everything. You hate to be bored; you're always looking for something different--new people and places that promise excitement and adventure. You have very little patience; you need to practice sticking things out. You're also impatient with people who can't resolve a problem. You believe in taking action. What you do have are great generosity and enthusiasm. And although you suffer from occasional self-doubt, you know that if you really want to do something, you can!</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/9/2005 7:59 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (26 of 32) <br />
 	<br />
The Decanates of Aries<br />
<br />
First Decanate: March 21 through March 31<br />
<br />
<b>Keyword:</b> Inspiration<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Andromeda, the Chained Woman, She was freed of her chains by Perseus, the Rescuer. The constellation symbolizes the power of love.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Mars<br />
<br />
Second Decanate: April 1 through April 10<br />
<br />
<b>Keyword:</b> Innovation<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Cetus, the Whale or Sea Monster, tied to two fishes and led by a lamb. Cetus symbolizes energy harnessed to imagination and love.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Sun<br />
<br />
Third Decanate: April 11 through April 19<br />
<br />
<b>Keyword:</b> Foresight<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Cassiopeia, a beautiful queen seated on her throne who symbolizes good judgement. Down through the ages she has been a celestial guide to travelers.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Jupiter&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;From: 	gecho  	1/13/2005 6:48 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (27 of 32) <br />
 	<br />
<b>Aries's Amorous Combinations</b><br />
<br />
<b>Aries and Aries</b> This can be a passionate affair, but neither is content with an inferior role. The Aries female tends to dominate (generally because domineering females have to try harder to get there way with domineering males). However, there will be fierce competition to be number one. Eventually, the flare-ups and heavy cannonading take their toll in the bedroom, and what starts out so promisingly ends in disharmony. The prognosis is a little if each has outside interests and/or career separate from the other. When their energies are diverted into other areas, conflict between the two becomes a bit more playful and less destructive.<br />
<br />
<b>Aries and Taurus</b> Both are highly sensual, but Aries may be annoyed by the deliberate pace and unimaginative lovemaking of Taurus. Taurus is a homebody, while Aries is definitely not. Aries is impulsive, and looks for new experiences and freedom. Taurus is possessive and jealous, set in its ways, and views Aries's need to be individual as rejection. Taurus is good at making money, but Aries is even better at spending it. The long haul can be hard going, though if they hang on long enough Aries will come to appreciate Taurus's steadiness and dependability.<br />
<br />
<b>Aries and Gemini</b> They won't bore each other because both love to talk. (It's a close contest, but Gemini will probably win.) And they share a special compatibility, for Gemini is as restless and eager to try new things as Aries is. There are no inhibitions on either side. Gemini is clever enough to counter Aries's need to dominate. Gemini may seek extra outside stimulation, but is discreet about it. Their minds mesh well; Aries is dynamic and intelligent, Gemini is versatile and ingenious. Aries is likely to be the leader sexually, and Gemini delights in thinking up variations to keep Aries's interest at a peak. The signals are definitely a go.<br />
<br />
<b>Aries and Cancer</b> These two are fascinated with each other at the beginning, but sexual attraction fades in the face of many temperamental differences. Aries leaps without looking; Cancer is cautious. Cancer loves hearth and home; Aries hates being tied down. Resentments build up and they argue over trifles. Aries has a sharp tongue that wounds vulnerable Cancer. The more agressive Aries is, the more defensive Cancer becomes. There's too little compatibility to work with. When Cancer starts to nag, Aries looks for the way out.<br />
<br />
<b>Aries and Leo</b> Both have got egos to burn and both like to lead. Agressive Aries wouldn't dream of taking second place, and kingly Leo needs constant admiration. Usually they can work it out by having Leo play the emperor and Aries play the general. The trick is for neither to take the other all that seriously. It's a fine combustible sexual match, for both are fiery and romantic. Aries is optimistic and open to life; Leo is generous and good-hearted. If neither tried to deflate the other--and if they can find room to compromise about who dominates whom--this should be a happy mating.<br />
<br />
<b>Aries and Virgo</b> Aries's boldness should intrigue shy, reserved Virgo for a time. But they have totally different ideas about what should happen in the bedroom--and elsewhere. Aries's passions are impulsive and direct. Virgo's sexuality is more enigmatic and takes time to be revealed. In other areas Aries is full of exciting new plans and ideas, and insists on being boss. Virgo is critical and fussy, and likes things to be done the way Virgo wants. Virgo disapproves of Aries's extravagance; Aries thinks Virgo cold and carping. The end up making war, not love.<br />
<br />
<b>Aries and Libra</b> There is powerful initial attraction between these two opposites, for in certain areas each supplies what the other lacks. For one, Aries's aggresivenss arouses Libra's sensual potential. Their love life may be unconventional. However, Libra really wants peace, quiet, and harmony, while Aries wants action and adventure. Both like social life, entertaining, and pleasure, but both are restless in different ways. In time Libra will look for someone less demanding, and Aries will find someone more adoring. Marvelous affair, poor marriage.<br />
<br />
<b>Aries and Scorpio</b> Love can be a bonfire between these two. They're both physical, energetic, and passionate. Sexually, everything should be fine--it's the emotional side of the relationship they can't handle. Each has a forceful personality and wants to control the other. In the end, Scorpio's jealousy may prove the undoing. Aries's many outside interests make Scorpio feel insecure and that brings out Scorpio's tyrannical streak. Aries won't take orders and Scorpio will never take a back seat. This is an unstable partnership with a low ignition point.<br />
<br />
<b>Aries and Sagittarius</b> Sagittarius is a perfect temperamental match for Aries. They are both active, spontaneous people who like socializing, have extravagant tastes in common, and enjoy the good life. There may be a little conflict because both are impulsive and brutally frank. Arguments can reach a boiling point. Aries's forceful sexual approach is not always playful Sagittarius's style. However, they have wonderful senses of humour and enjoy each other's company. If they make it in the bedroom, they'll make it everywhere else.<br />
<br />
<b>Aries and Capricorn</b> Aries's taste for innovation and experimentation may not please conservative Capricorn. Aries is restless, fiery, impulsive; Capricorn is ordered, settled, practical. Capricorn needs to dominate and so does Aries. Problems also crop up over money--Aries is extravagant, Capricorn is security-minded. Oddly enough, the auguries are better for the long haul than short. Aries's responsive sexual nature meets its match in Capricorn's deep-seated passions. And Capricorn's strength and endurance will in time win Aries's respect.<br />
<br />
<b>Aries and Aquarius</b> They're both well suited temperamentally--both are active, ambitious, enjoy a wide range of interests, and are equally eager for sexual adventure. Depending on whim, Aquarius may or may not let Aries take the lead. Both are independant--Aquarius even more than Aries--and Aries may at times feel neglected. Aries finds the Aquarian unpredictability exciting, but also never feels entirely secure. However, with a bit of tact and understanding on both sides, this is a great affair that could turn into something even better.<br />
<br />
<b>Aries and Pisces</b> Aries will draw Pisces out of that shell, and in turn will be hypnotized by Pisces's seductive and mysterious sexuality. The boldness and confidence of Aries plus Pisces's intuitions and fantasies add up to an eventful union. Personality differences complement each other. Aries is self-assured and vivacious; Pisces is somewhat shy and easily led. Aries likes to be dominant; Pisces likes having someone to lean on. For a happy coupling this requires only a little more tact on Aries's part.&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/14/2005 8:55 am <br />
To: 	gecho 	 (28 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>*My jaw just fell off, damn, wonder how many other astrology posts have been this enhanced. Aqrn, You're GOOD!*</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/15/2005 10:55 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (29 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>all almost directly from the words of Joanna Martine Woolfolk! it's a damn lot of typing, but i'm working on the other signs, they will come!!</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/15/2005 10:56 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (30 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>i mean, uh, gecho is working on more posts. damn, when will i get this right! lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;31&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/15/2005 11:13 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (31 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>*It takes some practice keeping names/roles seperate, lol, but with time you too can be a full blown online schizophrenic, lol! YAY PHORMS! Speaking of Aries, I have some arsekicking to do on another site, brb.*</p>&quot;
&quot;73&quot;;&quot;32&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	3/12/2006 5:06 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (32 of 32) </p>
 	
<p>Aries<br />
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>

<p>Bordering<br />
constellations<br />
Perseus<br />
Triangulum<br />
Pisces<br />
Cetus<br />
Taurus</p>

<p>Visible at latitudes between +90&Acirc;&deg; and &acirc;&circ;'60&Acirc;&deg;</p>

<p>Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of December<br />
Aries (Latin for Ram, symbol , Unicode &acirc;&trade;&circ;) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. It lies between Pisces to the west and Taurus to the east.</p>

<p>Notable features</p>

<p>Aries' stars are rather faint except for &Icirc;&plusmn; Ari (Hamal) and &Icirc;&sup2; Ari (Sharatan). Other important stars are &Icirc;&sup3; Ari (Mesarthim) and &Icirc;&acute; Ari (Botein).<br />
Teegarden's star, in Aries, is one of our sun's closest neighbours.</p>

<p>Notable deep sky objects</p>

<p>The few deep sky objects in Aries are very dim. They include the galaxies NGC 697 (northwest of &Icirc;&sup2;), NGC 772 (southeast of &Icirc;&sup2;), NGC 972 (in the constellation's northern corner), and NGC 1156 (northwest of &Icirc;&acute;).</p>

<p>Mythology</p>

<p>When including fainter stars, visible to the naked eye, the area resembles the head of a ram, having a general herbivore head shape and a spiral horn.</p>

<p>In Greek mythology, this is believed to represent the ram which carried Athamas's son Phrixus and daughter Helle to Colchis to escape their stepmother Ino. Helle fell off into the sea which later became the Hellespont. On reaching safety, Phrixis sacrificed the ram and hung its fleece in the Grove of Ares, where it turned to gold and later became the quest of Jason and the Argonauts. It appears that Babylonians, Greeks, Persians and Egyptians all agreed on the name of the Ram for this constellation.</p>

<p>The main area of the sky constituting the sign of Aries, containing part of Pisces, the Pleiades, and the constellation of Andromeda, may be the origin of the myth of the girdle of Hippolyte, which forms part of The Twelve Labours of Hercules.</p>

<p>Astrology</p>

<p>The Western astrological sign Aries of the tropical zodiac (March 21&acirc;&euro;\&quot;April 19) differs from the astronomical constellation and the Hindu astrological sign of the sidereal zodiac (April 19 - May 13).</p>

<p>In some cosmologies, Aries is associated with the classical element Fire, and thus called a fire sign (along with Sagittarius and Leo). It is the domicile of Mars and the exaltation of the Sun. It is also one of the four Cardinal signs (along with Libra, Capricorn, and Cancer). Its polar opposite is Libra. Each astrological sign is assigned a part of the body, viewed as the seat of its power. Aries rules the head and face. The symbol for Aries is the ram. Aries are the pioneers of the Zodiac.</p>

<p>Constellations: Aries</p>

<p>Retrieved from \&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AriesThis page was last modified 00:30, 12 March 2006.</p>

<p>{And knowing Aries they wanna get this one up and running asap, Sorry Pisces, hope ya understand, lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;74&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	10/25/2003 5:41 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Horoscope Astrology!<br />
(Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  TAURUS! April 20 - May 20.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Security, Endurer, Explosive.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Cobalt Caverns!<br />
&laquo; They Aint No Bull! &raquo;<br />
Cobalt Caverns!<br />
Zodiac<br />
TAURUS! April 20 - May 20<br />
&gt;//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////<br />
Cobalt Manticore<br />
Taurids? What's your beef?, lol Kidding.</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore<br />
THE BRIGHT SIDE: Taurus has a patient, steadfast and reliable personality. People generally know where they are with a Taurus-unless the make the mistake of goading one too far! The Taurea personality isalso warm and sensual, with an appreciation of finer things.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
In breif, they are..,<br />
Faithful, Secure, passionate, romantic, sensitive, sweethaerts, reliability, generousity.<br />
Whew thought I was setting myself up for an asskicking.</p>

<p>teritales<br />
Sun in Taurus<br />
Taurus energy - practical, solid, and reliable - dislikes change and may be slow to get moving. It's difficult to change the mind of Taurus... for that matter, may be impossible to move or change Taurus! And the harder people try - the harder Taurus digs in. Why?<br />
Taurus is a \&quot;fixed earth sign.\&quot; For the Sun placed in earth - life is a world of concrete reality and sensory perception, with roots solidly built on earthy, physical sensations. The Sun in earth feels most comfortable when surrounded with the world of the five senses... With the Sun in Taurus? Whatever cannot be touched, heard, smelled, seen or tasted is either denied or made as concrete and tangible as possible.</p>

<p>Taurean energy, ruled by the planet of Venus, has built itself a reputation for being possessive and valuing material things. But the apparent materialistic outlook of<br />
Taurus is not primarily based on high-minded and/or ideological beliefs. It's just that Taurean energy feels a heck of a lot safer when owning plenty of real, solid, possessions. Taurus says: \&quot;I feel oh so much safer when I can HOLD onto something solid, real, and tangible in my hands (and in my heart).</p>

<p>Taurus, being in the element of earth, has a consciousness sold on physical security... sold on \&quot;the here and the now.\&quot; Of all the earth signs, Taurus energy has the greatest need for physical security. And the search for security can often tend to make Taurus a wee bit conservative, possessive, and practical.</p>

<p>Taurus is also the Zodiacal sign with the greatest need for having a sense of inner self-worth and value. To accomplish this task, Taurus needs a solid sense of internal harmony that goes deep down into his/her innermost marrow and bones. Among other things, this need for inner-harmony means that Taurus needs to sense that he/she is being practical, productive, and fruitful. Don't kid yourself. Taurus is not necessarily seeking this harmony in order to please another person, the world, or even his/her God. In doing this, it seems to me that Taurus is ultimately seeking a sense of inner-quiet, harmony, and serenity within him or herself. Taurus seeks a solid sense of inner-quiet, harmony, and serenity that says: \&quot;all is well in the moment\&quot; (and all is well in my immediate surrounding environment).</p>

<p>One more thing, Taurus... Scorpio most often gets the nod for being the \&quot;sex sign.\&quot; But we both know a little secret (don't we). The earth sign Taurus is specifically associated with survival \&quot;through awareness of the senses.\&quot; Associated with the garden of paradise... Taurus reflects a childlike innocence and naivet&eacute; concerning the senses and the fulfillment of instinctual sexual needs. Barring other factors in the chart - of all the signs, you feel the strongest instinctual urge and need for touching and caressing. When it comes down to experiencing pure unbridled physical pleasure and sensuality, Taurus is often in a category all its own.</p>

<p>Need one final clue in understanding the archetypal energy of Taurus? In the circle of the Zodiac, Taurus is the second sign. In the first zodiacal sign we have the sign of Aries. Archetypally, Aries is usually seeking just about anything other than peace, serenity, and/or harmony... Active, in-your-face, hot-blooded, pioneering Aries learns that if you push hard enough and talk loud enough - then the world will often come running to your door. On the other hand, archetypal Taurus says \&quot;Okay folks... now that I've already learned all about what I can do (Aries) - let me sit back, live in harmony, and enjoy all the wonderful fruits of my labor!\&quot;</p>

<p>There was a cherished and favorite maxim during the European Renaissance that fits in quite well here: \&quot;Festina leste!\&quot; Translated this is: \&quot;Make haste, slowly!\&quot;</p>

<p>Your birth Sun is the hero of your mythic journey through this lifetime. So let Your Light Shine!<br />
this link will lead you to the page i found this info...<br />
<a href="http://astrology.about.com/library/blfeatures/bltaurus.htm">http://astrology.about.com/library/blfeatures/bltaurus.htm</a></p>

<p>Jojara<br />
WOW TERI<br />
I knew you were awesome....but.....<br />
Think I can pick and choose from that list of qualities that would apply to a Taurus Moon</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
I got nooo Taurus in my chart, but I'm Water Ox, does that apply? lol. Wel.., wha planet's associated with Taurus, I missed class that day.., :S<br />
{Bloodgeon!}<br />
A Little Ditty for the Taurids out there, called Cattle Call!<br />
Audio:<br />
<a href="http://wtv-zone.com/emma/zoo/midis/cattlecall.mid">http://wtv-zone.com/emma/zoo/midis/cattlecall.mid</a></p>

<p>teritales<br />
Sun Sign Interpretations<br />
You were born with the Sun in Taurus, which means that your conscious will<br />
is orientated towards achieving tangible results as a reward for your endeav-<br />
ours. You are therefore capable of developing considerable patience, for<br />
you realise that results do not always come at once in the material world.</p>

<p>You tend to trust in learning by experience, a process which in itself takes<br />
some time, trusting to your senses to add to your information about the<br />
world around you. Your instincts are pretty good, for your conscious will<br />
operates in connection with an unconscious ability to perceive the immed-<br />
iate facts in any situation, and you are good at \&quot;pattern recognition\&quot;.</p>

<p>You<br />
are therefore likely to seek out those surroundings and experiences which<br />
you have found rewarding in the past, hence your reputation for prudence and<br />
the enjoyment of physical pleasures.</p>

<p>If other parts of your personality<br />
are more immediately adventurous, you may see others as being the plodders,<br />
slowing you down. If this is the case, you need to get to know yourself<br />
better, and to value your own ability to show down-to-earth common sense</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
(Y) We got the info of the best kind from all over.</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
What does a Taurus do on Halloween?<br />
will only eat the finest of Swiss chocolates.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Who smiles at life except when crossed? Who knows, or thinks, he knows the most? Who loves good things, boiled or roast? Oh, Taurus.</p>

<p>Symbol: The Bull</p>

<p>ELement: Earth</p>

<p>Quality: Fixed</p>

<p>Ruler: Venus<br />
(I thought Venus was a Virgo ruler?</p>

<p>Colours: Blue, Violet.</p>

<p>Gemstone: Diamond</p>

<p>Metal: Copper</p>

<p>Perfume: storax</p>

<p>Keywords: POssesively permanently, practically</p>

<p>Rules the 2 hounse, the house of material possesions and the attitudes towards them.</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
Okay i know i am setting myself...but disclaimer is still that i am nuts</p>

<p>Taurus believe that all owe them, and if they don't admit it straight away more fool them cause they are gonna come and get ya</p>

<p>Very grounded very intent... very not interested unless it was their idea<br />
Taurus are wonderful motivators so long as you do not think you are not interested</p>

<p>if you aren't...you have two choices...lie or go with the flow<br />
unfortunately a Taurus will not change their mind once it is made...everything or nothing...and for the rest of us 'god save the soul of thems trying to go against that'</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
LOL<br />
wow<br />
Uuuh<br />
Were you beat up by Taurus kids in elementary? lol<br />
Just thought I'd ask, I was a few times</p>

<p>teritales<br />
outta the loop<br />
wow</p>&quot;
&quot;74&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	10/25/2003 5:57 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (2 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Horoscope Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  TAURUS! April 20 - May 20.<br />
MonotarRach<br />
OOPS?<br />
Eldest daughter is Taurus...thinks she is the mum and all of us are her's to do with as she will<br />
(will try not to go there again )</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Taurus (April 20- May 20)<br />
Your October Horoscope by Susan Miller<br />
This month will have something for everyone! Gone is last month's frustration. Mercury was retrograde and held up agreements, delayed meetings and prolonged decisions.</p>

<p>Mercury naturally rules your second house of income so you may have had to wait for a check. If so, it should be forthcoming now. (It also rules your house of romance. You should see some welcome progress in that area this month, too!)</p>

<p>Mars was useless to you last month as well, as Mars was napping alongside Mercury. Mars is often called the \&quot;timekeeper of the zodiac,\&quot; the planet that triggers news and activity in our lives.</p>

<p>It's been a frustrating couple of months, to say the least, but things are about to blast forward.</p>

<p>What a relief!</p>

<p>As you begin the month, there will be special emphasis on the sixth house, and health may be a focus.</p>

<p>If you have had any medical questions that require answers, this would be the time to seek them. It doesn't matter if you have a serious concern or just a little one; if you act in the first week of October, you can expect to make progress. Schedule a procedure, get a blood test, go for your annual flu shot or have your eyes examined. Even dental visits come under this area of the chart; have your pearly whites spiffed up if you haven't in a while.</p>

<p>Fitness also falls under this active sixth house. If you haven't exercised in some time (or even if you have never worked out) you may feel the need to do something as the month begins. As Kim Cattrell of \&quot;Sex in the City\&quot; said to Joan Rivers on the red carpet at the Emmy awards recently (I will paraphrase): Once you get over 40, you have to reclaim your body.</p>

<p>There is no such thing as having a super body without work, Kim explained. Smart girls and guys in their twenties don't wait until 40 &mdash; they start a lifelong healthy lifestyle early. Male or female, young or less young, fitness is important. We all love the way Kim looks, so it's clear exercise works!</p>

<p>Last month's new moon on September 25 was one of the most positive of the year for designing a new fitness routine. Even if you didn't do anything when that moon appeared you can benefit from its energy, but you'll have to hurry because it's running out of steam. You have until approximately October 7 to make use of this new moon. The sooner you act, the better.</p>

<p>If you HAVE been exercising, now's the time to shake things up a bit.</p>

<p>Come on, don't say no. There must be a sport you've been dying to try, or an intriguing new class at the gym. Boxing? Salsa? Maybe you want to learn martial arts so that you can protect yourself. You'd get a good workout while you learned something useful. Don't wait for a New Year's resolution to get fit &mdash; the January sky won't do anything to help you reshape your body. You have the perfect situation NOW!</p>

<p>Allow me to clarify something: This new moon is not about dieting, but about exercise. The ideal way to benefit from these vibes would be to begin a new workout at the start of October, and wait to start your diet until two weeks later, on October 14. (It is always best to start a diet AFTER the full moon has appeared.) Also, astrology tells us you should become active first and cut back on portions later. Watch fat and sugar content, try to eat more natural foods, and stay away from processed products.</p>

<p>If you are starting a diet, be sure to be sensible. This full moon may make you feel a little tired, and possibly on the verge of getting a sore throat. You may need more sleep and nourishment. Try not to overbook your schedule at this time.</p>

<p>The same full moon period, October 10 plus or minus four days, would be a great time to speak to someone about a problem, whether that be a counselor, licensed therapist or a close friend. I say that because the house where the full moon will fall is the twelfth house of psychological matters. A secret may come out in the open or you may be dismayed to see a confidence of yours come into the light.</p>

<p>(Careful!)</p>

<p>Your career will go gangbusters this month. On two occasions you will hit the jackpot. Your first dazzling moment should come on either October 8 or October 9, when Venus will send a wink to Uranus. A confidential career-oriented meeting should go exceptionally well &mdash; better than you expected. A middleman seems to be involved. A tip &mdash; from an agent, representative, lawyer, broker, headhunter or other such person &mdash; seems to link you to your good fortune. Or, you may be meeting in order to sign such an expert.</p>

<p>Again, if this is the case, you are in luck. (As you will see later, all kinds of collaborations are golden in late October.)</p>

<p>Another day to watch for career luck will be on October 22. News at this time should be exciting, indeed; again your good fortune seems to occur thanks to a go-between or tipster whose advice is right on the money. This will be a glorious day worth three-and-a-half stars. Make sure you note it on your calendar. If you need a breakthrough, this day could offer you one.</p>

<p>Mars has been touring your eleventh house of friendship since June.</p>

<p>While most Taurus have had a positive experience with this aspect, enjoying more happy interaction with their friends, a few have not. In fact, it's possible you experienced just the opposite. Have you experienced conflict with, felt betrayed or let down by a pal? If this is the case for you, it's because you have certain planets in your natal chart that I cannot see, aspects that are apparently clashing with Mars. Mars is the warrior planet and can bring strife to a house.</p>

<p>No matter what experience you have had with friends or groups, things should improve this month once<br />
Neptune moves direct on October 22.<br />
Neptune rules this eleventh house of friendship and social interaction. When Neptune started to retrograde back on May 15, 2003, your Platonic relationships may have started to spiral out of whack. Now things should get back on track. If you had a falling out with a friend, take this opportunity on or in the days near October 22 to extend an olive branch. I bet she or he will respond well to your gesture.</p>

<p>No matter what, it is clear that since last June you have made an effort to widen your circle of friendships and casual contacts. This will pay off soon.</p>

<p>Let's list your best date nights for October. All Taurus will benefit on these dates, not just those who are attached. Remember, you have Jupiter, the great benefactor, in your house of true love this year. This should be a banner year for romance. Your \&quot;year\&quot; began on August 27, 2003, so you have only just begun!</p>

<p>It is clear you are ready for a little romance, and the stars are going to twinkle brightly on the following dates: (If you are single and looking for love, some of these should help you find that special someone.)</p>

<p>Friday, October 3 will be perfect for art, music or film, when the Sun and poetic Neptune will cook up one divine magic spell. The moon will be in compatible Capricorn, too &mdash; just perfect!</p>

<p>Wednesday, October 8: Single or married, you won't fail on this zesty, sparkling night. Venus will contact surprising Uranus and you'll be at your witty best. This date will also be close to a full moon in Aries, so if you're single and invited on a blind date, this night would be ideal, for the chemistry would likely be perfect.</p>

<p>Friday, October 17 will be gorgeous! This will be a three-and-a-half-star date night no matter what your status. Your ruler Venus and Jupiter will combine energies from your fifth house of true love and your seventh house of promises and commitment. I LOVE this night for you! The fact that Venus is your ruler is VERY significant, suggesting that while other signs will enjoy this night, you will enjoy it doubly so. Revel tonight, dear Taurus!</p>

<p>(Were you born on April 29? Wild card &mdash; your name is written in lights in the sky!)</p>

<p>On October 20 Venus, your ruler, and Saturn, planet of stability, will join forces. You may make a promise or dream a plan with your partner &mdash; and it will stick. This will be a day when you mean what you say.</p>

<p>Now let's turn to your most serious, close relationships, a huge theme this month.</p>

<p>You may make a serious commitment to someone special &mdash; a business partner or sweetheart &mdash; in the two weeks that follow the new moon on October 25. Your seventh house, which will be so lit up for you, rules engagement/marriage as well as all formal, contractual business agreements. In the latter case you may be signing a business partner, agent, manager, representative, collaborator or similar one-on-one expert. Or you may enter into a joint venture or special agreement where each of you provides half of what's needed to be successful.</p>

<p>So if you feel ready to merge your energies with another, the planets are certainly ready to help you.</p>

<p>Wait until this new moon appears on October 25 &mdash; please try not to act prior to this date. By month's end you will have the Sun, Mercury, Venus and the new moon in this house, and the Sun will be very cheery to Mars. The very fact that Venus is present suggests this association will make you very happy. It will be well worth the wait!</p>

<p>If you are not getting together with someone this month, you may be sorting out a past problem with a close partner or spouse. Uranus has been retrograde since June, but will bolt forward in early November. You may find you have to go back and work things out with this person</p>

<p>(probably a business-oriented relationship).</p>

<p>Talks won't languish &mdash; by next month all should be resolved.<br />
If you were born on April 20, you will be affected by this October 10 full moon more than any of your Taurus friends.</p>

<p>As you see, it will be a busy month, and thank goodness for that. Enough of the lazy days of August and September &mdash; you're ready for action!</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Summary:<br />
Venus, your ruler, will make four positive contacts to other planets, boosting your sex appeal to an all-time high. Watch October 9 and 10, two sparkling days when you'll be irresistible to an intriguing someone.</p>

<p>After that, watch October 18, when Venus, your ruler, will contact Jupiter, planet of good fortune.</p>

<p>You'll be luckier than a leprechaun in finding your buried treasures. Use this day to take a risk, to be artistic, or to paint the town red with the one you love. No matter what you do on this day, you'll be a standout. On Monday, October 20, you should be able to make a plan with someone you love or want to do business with. Venus will be perfectly compatible with Saturn then.</p>

<p>By the way, with so many good Venus aspects, something we didn't talk about but that I will add here is that women will bring more opportunities in October than men. Keep that in mind &mdash; it doesn't matter if you are a male or female reader &mdash; women will be lucky for you now.</p>

<p>Dating a heartthrob? With four planets plus a new moon on October 25 crowded into your seventh house of commitment, conditions may be right to buy the ring and set the date. Exciting! Alternatively, you may use this month's two-some energies to partner up on a dynamite business idea that rings up profits.</p>

<p>Speaking of work, present an original idea to higher-ups on October 22. They'll sit up and take notice. That will be your number-one career day. First runner up: On October 9-10 you will wow them then, too.</p>

<p>Finally, fitness and health also advance this month, but you will have to help things along. Start your active fitness program or schedule a doctor's appointment in the first week and you will be well on your way to better health. If you want to change your diet, too, wait until October 14. And remember, get moving first for best results!</p>

<p>Metaphorm<br />
No insults intended I'm sure, or will be anyways.<br />
<a href="http://files.flamingtext.com/files/2003/10/07/flamingtext_com_1065530308_30433.jpg">http://files.flamingtext.com/files/2003/10/07/flamingtext_com_1065530308_30433.jpg</a><br />
SO... whats all this rumpus?</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Teri Tales<br />
A very special Taurean<br />
Teri Tales is deeply sensual. Her senses of touch, smell and sight are highly refined. And as for her taste? It's impeccable. Teri is extremely discriminating - when she sees the best, she won't ever settle for anything less. She would rather 'go without' than go for a poor substitute. But then that's Teri all over. It really isn't fair to call her 'stubborn as a mule.' Mules are adaptable, easy going creatures who are always eager to please - or at least, they are by comparison to Teri Tales. Unfortunately, for a person with such expensive preferences Teri is not a millionaire ...or at least, not yet. You never know, it may just happen because Teris' relationship with money is very interesting. She treats it with a curious mixture of disdain and respect. She never lets it stand in her way, yet she will go out of her way to get it when she needs to. Teri is a smart cookie and a shrewd operator. It is not though, merely in the field of finance that Teri Tales displays intuitive wisdom.<br />
Teri has an affinity with nature. She can make almost any plant flower and bear fruit. This is just as well because Teri has a hearty appetite. She likes her food as indeed she likes all her creature comforts. Fond though she is of all the above - and of all life's little luxuries - there is one more source of endless fascination that Teri cannot resist. Teri doesn't so much have a hearty appetite for sensual pleasure as a ravenous hunger for it! Which is funny really because you wouldn't necessarily think it to look at her. Teri likes to play it cool. Teri likes to pretend that nothing bothers her, fazes her or excites her. Like all Taureans though, Teri Tales is a powerhouse of passion, as those who are lucky enough to know her - or to love her - will breathlessly testify.</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Taurus<br />
The Myth:<br />
Taurean people are supposed to be stubborn, slow and stroppy. Legend has it that they are fond of their food and fond too, of indulging other \&quot;appetites\&quot;. A further suggestion is that those born under the Bull are keenly acquisitive. It is said that they can't get enough of the finer things in life and that they always get whatever we want.</p>

<p>The Truth:<br />
Taureans are perfectly capable of adapting, adjusting and adopting an easygoing demeanour. They are sensual people with an ability to appreciate quality and value but it is most unfair to call them materialistic. Few and far between are the selfish Taureans - or the ones who are interested only in money. To the contrary, most are highly idealistic. They want their own lives - and the lives of those they care for, to be the best that they can possibly be - and they will stop at nothing to achieve this. It is only, really, in this respect that Taureans can be fixed, resolute and deeply determined.</p>

<p>The Key To Success:<br />
If you are a Taurean, you should be aware that your greatest asset is your instinctive sense of justice.</p>

<p>You can recognise a rip-off at a thousand paces and you can always find what's fair. When you trust this, you are unerringly guided towards the right type of creative inspiration, the best sort of worldly ambition and the cleverest kind of friendship. All you ever need to do, to get on in life, is trust the natural good judgement that you sometimes feel inclined to ignore.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Well said, another word for Taurus when overheated is HAMBURGER. ALways keep your cool and be mindful of what's at \&quot;steak\&quot; and you'll at least stay \&quot;medium rare\&quot;.<br />
oKAY ENOUGH of the bum steer jokes, lol. Taurus I've observed are steadfast friends who are protective of themselves and others in their herd, and that aint no \&quot;bull\&quot;.</p>&quot;
&quot;74&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	4/13/2004 3:23 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (3 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>{Taurus Trivia Time, 'cause I wanna know this one too.}</p>

<p>When Zeus became the white bull and courted Europa, mated with her, (OUCH!) and then she bore him 3 sons? What were their names? And which one became the Minotaur? and how did Zeus land a date while smelling like hay and manure? I'm not even gonna try to explain the anatomical implications, no way, uh-uh, aint gonna, too weird, even for me.</p>&quot;
&quot;74&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/1/2005 8:41 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (4 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>*As the stomach turns, lol. What a load of bull. Waiter! More Wine please! What I'm so drunk I think I'm in some kinda restaurant? Nuh-uh, no way!*</p>&quot;
&quot;75&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6/18/2005 3:47 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;612.1&nbsp;&gt;I'm always wanted to see an avatar involving a human constantly exploding.  Possibly because of guys like This around. &gt;Both of These from <a href="http://www.soldavini.com">http://www.soldavini.com</a> good stuff junior! </p>

<p>(Meta: Undoubtably, I've been wondering where those links went for forever now! Got em.)</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6/18/2005 4:02 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;612.2 in reply to 612.1&nbsp;&gt;This one's nice, it shows gears moving, like thinking.  ANd I like this one for reasons to absurd to expand on, lol, it could be a cousin! &gt;These from <a href="http://www.drfun.com">http://www.drfun.com</a> and <a href="http://www.soldavini.com/images/emailimages1/">http://www.soldavini.com/images/emailimages1/</a> nice, simple, quick loading and work just fine for almost any message board. Anyone else got an avatar they want to donate?</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6/19/2005 2:00 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;612.3 in reply to 612.2&nbsp;*Signature Test! HIgh fives Aluminus, hope this works!* *{Stargoyle!}* </p>

<p>(Meta: Think this one was a full sight and sound number from <a href="http://Www.Norbert26.com">Www.Norbert26.com</a> some music was playing lol.)</p>

<p>Message 4 of 10 was Deleted&nbsp;(Meta:Nope, don't remember what or why.)&nbsp; </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6/19/2005 2:07 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(5 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;612.5 in reply to 612.1&nbsp;*WhAaAaT!?* *{Stargoyle!}* <br />
*Dratted blasted thing aint working totally, it's supposed to have a background and digital clock function added in. Still the Music is Quite Nice!* </p>

<p>(Meta:Okay, THIS was the Norbert one.)</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6/19/2005 3:05 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(6 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;612.6 in reply to 612.5&nbsp;  *Neato little glowing skulls that make good Avatars or Icons!*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6/19/2005 3:09 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(7 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;612.7 in reply to 612.5&nbsp;  *Couple more headbones for ya.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;6/20/2005 12:46 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(8 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;612.8 in reply to 612.7&nbsp;<br />
No cool music. But got this avi.<br />
Edited 20/06/2005 03:47 ET ET by EJagana&nbsp;</p>

<p>(Meta: Jagan is a Graphics Genius, she's got a set of emoticons I'd love to hire for this place.)</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6/22/2005 7:47 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(9 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;612.9 in reply to 612.8&nbsp;*AwEsOmE! Is that who I Think it is?*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8/12/2006 4:15 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(10 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;612.10 in reply to 612.9&nbsp;Roving through <a href="http://Www.Sloganizer.Net">Www.Sloganizer.Net</a> Aluminus redid us all for the 'Phorum but found one he is gonna leave alone, one reserved for a specific person, and that one is  It kinda suits, Yello lemme know if there's any adjustment needed or if this is needed at all, lol.</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;74&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/1/2005 8:34 pm 
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (5 of 20) 
 	
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geeeezzz, spent so much time making that table, i almost forgot what this was all about when it came time for green! speaking of wine, check out some o' that junk as taurus folks like! ;)&quot;
&quot;74&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/1/2005 9:28 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (6 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>*Pink for Taurus? Damn, what about the male Tauri? (pl.)</p>

<p>{This sign also rules the neck , throat and voice. Overdoing things often results in muscle tension in this area, or laryngitis. Regular gentle massage should ease stiffness in the neck muscles. Their natural weak spot in the throat may lead to longlasting colds. If this happens, Taureans should rethink their diet and take up some form of exercise.}</p>

<p>found my books, lol!*</p>&quot;
&quot;74&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/2/2005 8:28 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (7 of 20) <br />
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<ul type="disk">
  <li>Ar·ies (plural Ar·ies) -- Arian</li>
  <li>Tau·rus (plural Tau·rus·es or Tau·ri) -- Taurean</li>
  <li>Gem·i·ni (plural Gem·i·nis) -- Geminian</li>
  <li>Can·cer (plural Can·cers) -- Cancerian</li>
  <li>Le·o (plural Le·os) -- Leonine, or Leonian</li>
  <li>Vir·go (plural Vir·gos) -- Virgoan</li>
  <li>Li·bra (plural Li·bras) -- Libran</li>
  <li>Scor·pi·o (plural Scor·pi·os) -- Scorpians</li>
  <li>Sag·it·tar·i·us (plural Sag·it·tar·i·us·es) -- <br />
      Sagittarian</li>
  <li>Cap·ri·corn (plural Cap·ri·corns) -- Capricornian or <br />
      Capricornean</li>
  <li>A·quar·i·us (plural A·quar·i·us) -- Aquarian</li>
  <li>Pi·sces (plural Pi·sces) -- Piscean</li>
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BECAUSE I WANTED TO KNOW! aherm, and since some of the signs don't sound so hot in the plural, or really don't HAVE a plural word associated with them (ie Aries, Aquarius, Pisces) EVEN THOUGH TAURUS <b>DOES</b>!, just stick with the word at the end of each list item, and throw an "s" on it. :)&quot;
&quot;74&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	1/4/2005 3:13 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (8 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>Taurus: The Inner You</p>

<p>You need order in your life--you get anxious when things are out of control. And because the unfamiliar makes you feel insecure, you tend to cut yourself off from fresh experiences. You need to be more open to change. Having beautiful things is important to you, and your instinct for collecting even spills over into relationships. You hold fast to those you care about. You have a few close friends rather than many casual acquaintances. In love, you're happiest when involved in a caring, committed relationship. You're deeply sensitive--a rebuff or harsh word is very upsetting to you--and with strangers, you often feel self-conscious.</p>&quot;
&quot;74&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/9/2005 8:00 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (9 of 20) <br />
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The Decanates of Taurus<br />
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First Decanate: April 20 through April 30<br />
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<b>Keyword:</b> Acquisition<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Triangulum, the Triangle, mystic symbol of truth and harmony.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Venus<br />
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Second Decanate: May 1 through May 10<br />
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<b>Keyword:</b> Evaluation<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Eridanus, the River Po, a winding current that symbolizes justice.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Mercury<br />
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Third Decanate: May 11 through May 20<br />
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<b>Keyword:</b> Determination<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Perseus, the Rescuer, the hero with winged feet and a sword who slew the Gorgon Medusa. Perseus is symbolic of victory.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Saturn&quot;
&quot;74&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;From: 	gecho  	1/13/2005 6:46 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (10 of 20) <br />
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<b>Taurus's Amorous Combinations</b><br />
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<b>Taurus and Aries</b> Taurus is not as quick on the trigger as Aries, but both have a mutual interest in making love. Aries is emotional and Taurus is sensual, and they're both bound to have fun while the affair lasts. In time, though, Taurus's possessiveness will strike angry sparks from fiery Aries. They'll also argue about money--Taurus tends to be careful and conservative, Aries is reckless and a spendthrift. Aries's impulsiveness in making decisions annoys fixed Taurus, who dislikes a sudden change in routine. An affectionate affair can turn into a difficult marriage.<br />
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<b>Taurus and Taurus</b> This isn't the most exciting union ever, for both are domestic creatures who prefer safety to adventure. However, both share a fondness for money, are hardworking, loyal, and affectionate. She tends to be more sentimental than he, but each is as possessive as the other, which works out fine. Because they are both earthy and direct about sexual needs, there should be no problem in that department. Boredom is the threat. The perfect solution is for each to develop some outside hobbies and friends without raising the possessive hackles of the other.<br />
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<b>Taurus and Gemini</b> These two are completely unalike in temperament. Taurus is stolid, fixed in opinions, resistant to change. Gemini is flighty, restless, vacillating. But they may find each other intriguing for that very reason—for a little while. Gemini is attracted to Taurus’s passions, but in time Taurus’s instinct for security and stability will be offended by the volatile Gemini. Taurus is too much a creature of habit to go along with Gemini’s constant need for new stimulation. Eventually, Taurus’s demands are simply too much for Gemini, who seeks escape.<br />
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<b>Taurus and Cancer</b> They have a lot going for them. Both are home-lovers, sentimentalists, and highly sexed. Taurus’s even-going, placid nature is a good antidote for Cancer’s moodiness, though sometimes plain-spoken Taurus must be careful not to slight Cancer’s feelings. Cancer needs someone strong like Taurus to depend on; in turn, Cancer gives Taurus the loyalty and feedback it needs. Taurus is ambitious for money and security, and Cancer has exactly these same goals. Similar interests and desires make for a harmonious mating.<br />
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<b>Taurus and Leo</b> Leo demands constant praise and adulation, and is forever competing with Taurus. As a result, Taurus digs in its heels and gets more sullen with each passing day. Taurus needs appreciation and Leo needs worship. But neither will get what it needs from the other. In addition, Leo is extravagant and Taurus parsimonious. There is a basic conflict between Taurus’s desire for a well-ordered schedule and Leo’s need for a larger-than-life existence. Sexually, these two are well-matched, but Leo thinks life is a circus and tries to perform in all three rings at once. Taurus finds that hard to take, or even to watch.<br />
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<b>Taurus and Virgo</b> It’s love at first sight. Both are homebodies and they share the same intellectual pursuits. Taurus’s tenacity and Virgo’s sharp mind are a good combination for success as a team. And Taurus keeps a careful eye on expenditures, which pleases thrifty Virgo. Although they lack what might be called a spontaneous approach to life, neither puts a high value on that. They may have to adjust sexually, for Taurus is more physical. However, Taurus will probably waken Virgo’s sleeping passions. And they have everything else is common.<br />
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<b>Taurus and Libra</b> Taurus finds Libra a warm, romantic, vibrant partner. Libra was born to charm and titillate. Steady Taurus balances Libra’s indecisiveness. Money may be a problem, for Libra doesn’t share Taurus’s reverential attitude towards a dollar, but both tend to be acquisitive and like to collect beautiful things. Both signs are ruled by Venus and have sensual natures, but each expresses this quality differently. In time, Libra’s fickleness and casual air toward love can drive Taurus wild; and Libra will certainly resent Taurus’s possessiveness. This romantic pairing may not last long.<br />
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<b>Taurus and Scorpio</b> These two are opposites in the zodiac, but they have more in common than other opposites. Both are determined and ambitious, and neither is much or a rover. However, there are two strong wills at work here. Taurus’s passionate sexual nature meets more than its match in Scorpio—in fact, the sexual element in this affair borders on the obsessive. But Scorpio’s overbearing, possessive, jealous nature makes Taurus simmer with resentment. This is a tempestuous affair, and neither has the tolerance to make the union last.<br />
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<b>Taurus and Sagittarius</b> This might work if Taurus can tie a string to Sagittarius’s kite and hold on tight. They are attracted to each other physically, for Taurus’s passions are ignited by Sagittarius’s uninhibited lovemaking. But Taurus finds it difficult to deal with Sagittarius’s roving eye and search for novelty. Sagittarius has an easy, live-and-let-live attitude about sex and everything else, whereas Taurus is both serious and possessive. Sagittarius refuses to stay under someone else’s thumb. No dull moments—but a good deal of quarreling. An affair can be fun.<br />
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<b>Taurus and Capricorn</b> Capricorn is a strong match for Taurus, for they both have passions that are straightforward and uncomplicated. There won’t be much romance but plenty of healthy sex. They share the same goals and like the same kinds of friends, and both are fond of security and money. Capricorn is a bit more secretive than Taurus would like, but all the same Capricorn’s loyalty makes Taurus feel secure. And Taurus is charmed by Capricorn’s unexpected sense of humour. Auguries for the long term are promising.<br />
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<b>Taurus and Aquarius</b> Neither is likely to approve of the other. Taurus is conservative, careful, closemouthed. Aquarius is unconventional, innovative, and vivacious. Taurus is lusty and passionate, while Aquarius operates on a mental plane. Taurus finds it hard to keep Aquarius at home or satisfied with the delights of domesticity. Aquarius looks for openness and self-expression in a relationship, while Taurus needs security and comfort. Aquarius, a fancy-free loner who resents ties that bind, sooner or later slips away from possessive Taurus.<br />
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<b>Taurus and Pisces</b> Pisces may not altogether understand Taurus’s materialistic approach to life. But the dependability of Taurus supplies the anchor Pisces needs to keep from drifting away into a private sea of fantasy. Hardworking Taurus sets a good example for lazy Pisces. Also, Taurus’s practical, easygoing nature helps Pisces through its infrequent changes of mood. In love, Taurus is devoted and Pisces is adoring. Though Pisces can be a little fey for Taurus, they’re well suited sexually. Taurus is passionate, Pisces is sensual, and what’s wrong with that?&quot;
&quot;74&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	3/27/2005 6:24 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (11 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;Friggin huge hamburgerrrr!\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;74&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	4/20/2005 7:52 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (12 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>*Damn the graphics vanished off here too, there was supposed to be a giant glowing bull pawing and snorting, makes me wanna charge and gore the screen, lol.</p>

<p>Anyways it's about that time again, Taurus is upon us and the bull is is ready to, roar!*</p>&quot;
&quot;74&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	4/29/2005 9:56 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (13 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>I have the hardest time remembering that this \&quot;May\&quot; month even EXISTS. I am so serious too. My nephew's b-day is in May, but do you think that reminds me that there is a month between April and June? It doesn't. lol. And what's the deal with this \&quot;Mother's Day\&quot;? Next week you say?? This can't be so! Two Sunday's, whew! That's a little more than a week. I have tiiiime yet. Aqrn adds another item to the to-do list. Sigh. Happy living Taureans! :)</p>&quot;
&quot;74&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	4/29/2005 10:09 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (14 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>*Current and Phormer Taurean Phorumers, Teritales and Nikki celebrate birthdays soon too. Let's all join ourselves on wshing them a happyhappyjoyjoy time of it!*</p>

<p>{passes out the happyhelmets}</p>&quot;
&quot;74&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	teritales  	5/22/2005 9:29 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (15 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>thank you Cobalty....can i have a hat too?</p>

<p>hugs</p>&quot;
&quot;74&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/23/2005 6:01 pm <br />
To: 	teritales 	 (16 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>*Hat? You mean you didnt get your hat in the mail? Suing UPS rrright now. It was supposed to have taurus horns on it and be filled with grain barley and hops.*</p>&quot;
&quot;74&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	4/25/2006 6:06 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (17 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>*Bullroar Bump*</p>&quot;
&quot;74&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	4/26/2006 4:31 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (18 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>Taurus<br />
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>

<p>Taurus may refer to:</p>

<p>Taurus (constellation), one of the constellations of the zodiac</p>

<p>Ford Taurus, an automobile of Ford Motor Company</p>

<p>Taurus Mountains, located in northern Syria/southern Turkey</p>

<p>Taurus International (gun maker), originally a tool-making company in Brazil, now a global gun maker</p>

<p>Bos taurus (cattle), a species of the bos genus</p>

<p>Montes Taurus, a Lunar mountain range.</p>

<p>Taurus rocket, an American space launch vehicle.</p>

<p>Taurus (rapper), rapper of \&quot;Taurus Here\&quot;</p>

<p>Moog Taurus, a synthesizer</p>

<p>An ancient region in today's Crimea</p>

<p>Taurus KEPD 150/350, a Swedish/German cruise missile.</p>

<p>TAURUS ( Transfer and Automated Registration of Uncertificated Stock ) was an unsuccessful IT project at the International Stock Exchange.</p>

<p>USS Taurus, a hydrofoil formerly operated by the United States Navy.</p>

<p>OZ-12SMS Taurus, a Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam Wing</p>

<p>Retrieved from \&quot; <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taurus">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taurus</a> \&quot;<br />
*Kinda fun seeing where else Taurus is used, lol.*</p>

<p>{And hyuk hyuk ths aint no bull.}</p>&quot;
&quot;74&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	5/1/2006 12:10 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (19 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>Giggle.</p>

<p>I wonder if any Taureans own any of Montes Taurus. Did you know that people own property on the bloody moon??! There was a girl I went to school with in high school who had realestate on the moon. The moon! Man, peoples is trespassing up there aaalll the time.</p>

<p>Aqrn whips out her Taurus rocket, blasts off to the moon, and lays the trespassers low with her Taurus International weaponry.</p>&quot;
&quot;74&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/1/2006 4:12 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (20 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>*I hear you Technically Cannot own the Moon, it's already bought and owned, Bush and Hussein. They're both Tauruses incidentally, which explains why one wuold give no ground and the other kept charging forth, I'll leave the who which up to you guys, lol.</p>

<p>MIN0TAUR has recently celebrated or endured turning into a 50 yr old Taurus. In Bull yrs, that's One Tough Steak!*</p>

<p>{Be sure to drop in and tug on his white beard sometime eh, lmao}</p>&quot;
&quot;3&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;I dugged up some old Chat &amp; Guestbook links I forgot I still had lol. Wasn't sure where to post them so I emailed them to myself for the record. TypeCastle is performing Splendidly tonight. I'm even able to haul over more goodies, at about the same speed, but they're making it.
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;38&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;On the [Clans] of Shade!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 3:44 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;406.1&nbsp;Topic: Realm Name Generator (Random) </p>

<p>CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Feral Gates Creator! <br />
Realm Name Generator (Random) <br />
This along with the generator(s) on the LOTR Clans section can possibly be used for ideas and naming a clan. <br />
Realm Namer <a href="http://www.seventhsanctum.com/gens/realmnamer.php">http://www.seventhsanctum.com/gens/realmnamer.php</a> </p>

<p>KingNothing <br />
Guest <br />
Re: Realm Name Generator (Random) <br />
Amethyst Kingdom of the Love <br />
Blessed Southwest Wizardries Kingdom <br />
Boggy Hammers Kingdom <br />
Chaotic Fox's Kingdom <br />
Death's Kingdom of the Reed <br />
Demon's Kingdom of the Conception <br />
Emerald Kingdom of the Berserkers <br />
Great Kingdom <br />
Kingdom of the Apple <br />
Kingdom of the Armor <br />
Kingdom of the Four Diamond Lizards <br />
Kingdom of the Good Laboring Wyrm <br />
Kingdom of the Infernal Triumphant King's Wind <br />
Kingdom of the Living Lightnings <br />
Kingdom of the Misty Fox's Cookoo <br />
Kingdom of the Otter <br />
Kingdom of the Shivers <br />
Kingdom of the Summer Monkey's Sable <br />
Pelican Kingdom <br />
Priest's Kingdom <br />
Soft Kingdom of the Illusion <br />
Sorcery Kingdom <br />
Titan Kingdom <br />
Winter Kingdom <br />
Wooden Kingdom of the Axes </p>

<p>CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Feral Gates Creator! <br />
Re: Realm Name Generator (Random) <br />
Some clans there already have great names, I just wish some of them could SPELL!! <br />
I can't be admiring of a clan that seems run by evil 2nd graders, lol. <br />
I'm not naming any names, that's their job. <br />
TIP: under [My Clan] there's [Change Name], it DOES NOT cause you to lose your three letter tag initials or members, but it does allow one to correct unsightly spelling errors or other minor corrections and enhancements. </p>

<p>CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Feral Gates Creator! <br />
Re: Realm Name Generator (Random) <br />
Seventh Sanctum <br />
Disorder Out of Chaos <br />
Contents copyright (c) 2004 by Steven Savage. <br />
Code provided in these pages is free for all to use as long as the author and this website are credited. <br />
No guarantees whatsoever are made regarding these generators or their contents. <br />
No infringement or claim on any copyrighted material is intended. <br />
Realm Name Generator <br />
Names to generate: <br />
Broad Fief <br />
Castle's Empire <br />
Chaotic Barony <br />
Country of the Mighty Ships <br />
County of the New Fox's Dock <br />
Emerald Duchy of the Pelicans <br />
Empire of the Three Jade Shrouds <br />
Fief of the Griffin <br />
Five Gods Duchy <br />
Grand Whales Fief <br />
Griffin's Province of the Priests <br />
Hare's Marchessies <br />
Ivory Traveller Province <br />
Land of the Grand Light Ending <br />
Lawful Country <br />
Marchessies of the One Hundred Suns <br />
Marchessies of the Royal Arch-angel's Ring <br />
Mighty State <br />
Monkey's Earldom of the Devils <br />
Rat Kingdom <br />
Realm of the Sleepy Earls <br />
Realm of the Ten Thousand Radiant Birds <br />
Silent Leaves Land <br />
Sixty Books Country <br />
State of the Badger <br />
None of these were real winners, imo, but what the hey..., <br />
Marchessies, what are them? Those marks you get on your forehead after getting whacked with a chessboard by a sore loser? <br />
\&quot;Checkmate? CHECKMATE!?! CHECK THIS!!\&quot; &lt;&lt;&lt;MaRcHeSsIe!!&gt;&gt; <br />
wap, thud, ugh, ouch, thanks, next? lol. </p>

<p>saiten {End} shade <br />
Regular Feral Gates Sitezen! <br />
Re: Realm Name Generator (Random) <br />
dude i cant suss it out lol <br />
sait <br />
{End} <br />
{BCC} </p>

<p>CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Feral Gates Creator! <br />
Re: Realm Name Generator (Random) <br />
heh, I'll look it up sometime, other than that the site's pretty easy to use. <br />
Marchessie Marquessas maybe... uh..., <br />
Yep, looking it up sometime. </p>

<p>Reygar <br />
Clan Bard! <br />
chinese ninja midgets are deadly! <br />
Re: Realm Name Generator (Random) <br />
huh? lol <br />
I live on the border of insanity and genius. And neither side wants me. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 3:52 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;406.2 in reply to 406.1&nbsp;CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Feral Gates Creator! <br />
The End/PoA Board! <br />
End/Poa <br />
&laquo; Home &raquo; <br />
could only the admin reygar adjust the site unless you've consulted me <br />
End/Poa <br />
General <br />
General Board <br />
You can talk about anything here <br />
chat <br />
for chat <br />
UNREGISTERED USERS <br />
for the guests <br />
End notices <br />
IMPORTANT notices <br />
theses are for important notices only <br />
Non-Shaders ppl who not play shade <br />
jus for the unlucky ones <br />
Poa notices <br />
decent sites if you like chat sites lol <br />
sites <br />
for chat sites only feel free to post more <br />
normal sites <br />
pls post some sites <br />
poems <br />
created poems <br />
songs <br />
created songs <br />
other <br />
other creations <br />
stuff to do with countries <br />
the uk board lol <br />
american board <br />
canadian board </p>

<p>Newest Member: CatDrgN <br />
thanks for coming <br />
End/Poa - Home <a href="http://saiten.proboards27.com/index.cgi">http://saiten.proboards27.com/index.cgi</a> <br />
Drop on in on this place, it's small, but growing, finding it's feet to hit the ground running, two of the few clans who give a damn enough about the game to treat the players of it all equally! <br />
At least I hope they do, and if someone want's to differ with me, think on this, a few to me can mean between 3 and 12, so chill, lol! </p>

<p>Reygar <br />
Clan Bard! <br />
Re: The End/PoA Board! <br />
ummm.....i don't get it.... what is it you want me to do? </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 3:55 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;406.3 in reply to 406.1&nbsp;The Shadow Clans Board! <br />
Shadow Clans <br />
<a href="http://stormlrd.proboards24.com/index.cgi">http://stormlrd.proboards24.com/index.cgi</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/midi/phantom.mid">http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/midi/phantom.mid</a> <br />
This one's also a real neat place. Alot of work went into it. They give me plenty of ideas on how I can do this place up, but I hate being well... <br />
\&quot;Dammit Jim! I'm a BarnCat, not a CopyCat!\&quot; </p>

<p>CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Re: The Shadow Clans Board! <br />
I tried my options here and can't get the Shadow Clans BannerButtonLink Href thing to work. It's been too long since I had a proboard, lol. <br />
If one of you wants to post it, and is successful, great, I just hate posting a sloppy mess of code, when I can't figure out what went wrong. <br />
I might just be missing part of the code or something. really gotta get an Html person on this... POLECAT!! HALP!! </p>

<p>CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Re: The Shadow Clans Board! <br />
Never mind I just acquired the code used for the Frontpage Box thingy that everyone but Me has, lol! <br />
I'm gonna bleach it Monochrome of course, keeping it cell-shaded simple to keep load times down. No movers, no shakers, no bandwidth takers. <br />
But if someone wants to come on doon and show me where I can put that thing, and how to do the Affiliates ... uh, that'd be great! </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 4:04 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(4 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;406.4 in reply to 406.1&nbsp;Topic: MAC Clan Board </p>

<p>~VH~[STC] <br />
Clan Leader! <br />
MAC Clan Board <br />
This is the link to the MAC Clan's Board <br />
<a href="http://maccom.proboards32.com/index.cgi">http://maccom.proboards32.com/index.cgi</a> <br />
Please come by and help the board grow. <br />
<a href="http://maccom.proboards32.com">http://maccom.proboards32.com</a> </p>

<p>CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Re: MAC Clan Board <br />
VHelsing wrote: <br />
This is the link to the MAC Clan's Board <br />
<a href="http://maccom.proboards32.com/index.cgi">http://maccom.proboards32.com/index.cgi</a> <br />
Please come buy and help the board grow. <br />
It looks darn good. Proboards is doing good for us folks in the adventuring trade, it's a good way to network without chasing down email addresses ad messenger IDs. Finally, they add a sense of community! <br />
Dunno how many of these I'll actually Join, or what ones would be appropriate for me to join, but there is something for everyone. and I'm tired and babbling, lol. </p>

<p>~VH~[STC] <br />
Clan Leader! <br />
Re: MAC Clan Board <br />
Well you are always welcome at the MAC/COM Board <br />
<a href="http://maccom.proboards32.com">http://maccom.proboards32.com</a> </p>

<p>CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Re: MAC Clan Board <br />
VHelsing wrote: <br />
Well you are always welcome at the MAC/COM Board <br />
Coolness, I'm there... soon.. sometime, lol. </p>

<p>CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Re: MAC Clan Board <br />
Say! I noticed you guys have a MAC clan in the LOTR Middle Earth War game. I'm already kinda IN a clan <br />
(dont/wont play much though) but that's kinda neat! </p>

<p>CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Re: MAC Clan Board <br />
Good Excerpt from their frontpage: <br />
Welcome to MAC Clan's Board. <br />
Feel free to sign-up and browse the catagories. <br />
MAC is a VERY big clan in Shade, a MMORPG for mobile phones. <br />
It is also an up and coming clan in Lord Of The Rings. <br />
That's another MMORPG for Verizon customers only. </p>

<p>CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Re: MAC Clan Board <br />
&laquo; Home &raquo; <br />
MAC Clan Board <br />
Shade Information <br />
coments/complaints <br />
Post any coments or complaints you have about both the MAC and COM clans <br />
Spells <br />
The spells of Shade <br />
Monsters <br />
The monsters of Shade <br />
Towns <br />
The towns of Shade <br />
Weapons <br />
The weapons of Shade <br />
Armor <br />
The armor of Shade <br />
Maps <br />
Maps borrowed from the Shadow Clan <br />
Atonement <br />
location of shrines <br />
General <br />
General Board <br />
You can talk about anything here <br />
Links <br />
Shade Board <br />
link to the Shade Board <br />
Clan Boards <br />
other clan's sites <br />
Other Shade Boards <br />
other boards created that are based on Shade <br />
Moderators: VHelsing, SmackOne </p>

<p>CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Re: MAC Clan Board <br />
Updates long overdue, but I resigned from the MAC Board during a low time for them, and me personally. <br />
MAC and COM had disbanded and I was feeling disillusioned (sp?) with their creative direction, ceding all control and the COM name to the GAA group, run by the Angels. <br />
Now it's really hard to pin down. <br />
GAA's leaders are securely within Grm, GAA's troops have split into KNP and KoP, MAC's players wound up in Lewd's DCC Clan and maybe a few other places and the rest have just blown to the eight winds. <br />
It'll be awhile before MAC and COM can regroup from this, get everyone re-organised, but they could use the time off. <br />
The board remains active. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 4:09 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(5 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;406.5 in reply to 406.1&nbsp;CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
CTC-SOC-NoC forums board. <br />
&laquo; Home &raquo; <br />
CTC-SOC-NoC Forums <br />
General <br />
General Board <br />
You can talk about anything here. (Member Only) <br />
Clan Related News <br />
This board is for clan members to vent or ™&thorn;çª or whatever you want to share with the clan. (Member Only) <br />
Hit List <br />
You know what this is for! (Member Only) <br />
Player Stats <br />
This board is for our stats..and of course is optional. (Member Only) <br />
The Gear Shop <br />
This board is for gear that you want to sell or buy. (Member Only) <br />
Encounters Of Shade <br />
A place to describe you personal encounters with monsters, people, or other things that you have encountered in shade. (Member Only) <br />
CTC/SOC/NoC Artwork!! <br />
CTC/SOC/NoC True Stories! <br />
This board is for Our Stories. (Viewable to all; Member Only Post) <br />
Graphic's <br />
This board is for Graphic's and Images and other fun image editing stuff..anyone is welcome to show your work here here. (Viewable to all; Member Only Post) <br />
Open BoardGeneral Talk <br />
Anyone may post here (Open to All) <br />
WebPage/Forum IdeasSuggestions. <br />
Put your ideas here. (Open To All) </p>

<p>CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Re: CTC-SOC-NoC forums board. <br />
CTC-SOC-NoC Forums - <a href="http://ctcsoc.proboards3.com/index.cgi">http://ctcsoc.proboards3.com/index.cgi</a> That's all for today my keyoard' baterie aredyn somusgofrnw. (Those freaky scary Chaos clans!)</p>

<p>CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Re: CTC-SOC-NoC forums board. <br />
SOC and CTC, love em or hate em, they have that staying power having been around for way longer than most clans there. <br />
I think I remember the Jurnies playing LOTR once way back, <br />
(this was later recently verified to be false, either a cloner or one of them damn memory implants the weapon X program put in my fractured mind, lol!) but not sure, maybe I stumbled into Shade sooner than remember doing..., and G_3 is one of the titans in the game, but the good thing is, seems after ya reach over level 20, one seems to rise above needing to demonstrate their ingame power, as it's clearly evident. <br />
(Not everyone's acting macho ingame, I am not saying this, I'm saying there are worse ways to be.) </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 4:14 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(6 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;406.6 in reply to 406.1&nbsp;BRNCT <br />
Guest <br />
The Grimm's Royal Mages Site! <br />
GRM - Home <a href="http://shaders.proboards32.com/index.cgi">http://shaders.proboards32.com/index.cgi</a> </p>

<p>CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Re: The Grimm's Royal Mages Site! <br />
Guest-BRNCT wrote: <br />
GRM - Home <a href="http://shaders.proboards32.com/index.cgi">http://shaders.proboards32.com/index.cgi</a> <br />
I used to be a little freaked about by these and other clans composed of high-level players. MiddleEarth Jitters I guess. lol. <br />
Mass Propas for Grm though, @bel during his atonement phase did a spot of chatting inroom helping out the new players with his game experience which I might add is quite an experience. <br />
Anyways, I came in after seeing almost everyone from levels 7 - 70 having wicked scimitars of Chaos and initiated a convo on that. M@GE@BEL remembered this because a few days, week, whatever, later, he sent an emissary, CLINT@N to my aid, Scimitar and all for a pretty damn good price! <br />
I have since passed down the scim to another worthy up-and-comer, but sometimes ya just gotta figures a player gets \&quot;due\&quot; for an upgrade. <br />
Crying shame to see level tens using a sword of remorse when some squishy lil level fives already have black pearl gear on.., <br />
CHOADS! lol. </p>

<p>CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Re: A Look at Their frontpage: <br />
Welcome to Grimm's Royal Mages! <br />
GRM <br />
Welcome to Grimm's Royal Mages Website! <br />
Please register and join our page! We look forward to having you on board! <br />
All Members &amp; Visitors <br />
Misc Topics <br />
For discussion of any topic not Shade related. <br />
General <br />
General Forum <br />
You can talk about Shade-related topic here <br />
Shade Info <br />
Shade Towns <br />
Info about the many Towns of Shade <br />
Shade Maps and Directions <br />
How to get to where you want to go in Shade <br />
Shade Spells <br />
Info on Mage, Healer and Monster spells <br />
Shade Weapons and Armour <br />
Info on Shade Gear <br />
Shade Monsters <br />
Info on the many nasty creatures of Shade </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 4:19 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(7 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;406.7 in reply to 406.1&nbsp;CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
RHC Family Board! <br />
RHC Family - Home <br />
<a href="http://bowhuntrsdm.proboards23.com/index.cgi">http://bowhuntrsdm.proboards23.com/index.cgi</a> <a href="http://ichigos.com/gamemusic/SecretOfMana/ManaStoneOfWind.mid">http://ichigos.com/gamemusic/SecretOfMana/ManaStoneOfWind.mid</a> <br />
Bowhunter's RHC Site for Shade has me wondering how we all lucked out in getting our Proboards sites looking so damn good!?! <br />
I can only hope to get that classy without affecting my loading time..., <br />
Click on the Midi file to hear their most excellent mood music, but link on the link for the site itself. </p>

<p>CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Re: RHC Family Board! <br />
Correction. <br />
I dont think this is Bowhuntr's site, because I saw a Bowhunter who's in {FOX} clan. Unless {RHC} and {FOX} are affiliated.., <br />
I can't keep track of clan friends/feuds anyways. <br />
&laquo; Home &raquo; <br />
RHC Family <br />
Affiliates <br />
(Friends) <br />
General Board <br />
You can talk about anything here <br />
Trading Post <br />
Shade Adventures <br />
That's some of what's on it, I'll go get the link now.., <br />
This is what I got so far, if anyone who comes here sees the lack of, or knows of a clan/fansite they wanna post, go right on ahead, we're all in the same game, we're all in this together, lol&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 4:37 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(8 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;406.8 in reply to 406.7&nbsp;Clan Member Matters, because clan members Matter. <br />
Freaky little thing that's been happening lately, and probably has been going on since the game started, but, here it is anyway!: <br />
\&quot;New\&quot; players, but really not new at all, older players coming in disguised as newer players, but end up giving themselves away by claiming to know the missing player personally or asking you too much what you personally thought of them, or even talking about the missing player a little too much. <br />
That's not a problem until they join a Clan. Some of these folks have made a big old mess beforethey departed the game for the lands of anonimity and aren't very good at hiding their presence. It's assumed since it's so obvious to the person/people who 'caught' them, it should be obvious to a clan leader, but Clan Leaders have alot on their minds and can't police every aspect of the clan, they got lives outside the game too. (weirdoes) LMAO! <br />
What I wanna suggest is for 'new' players, go to those clans you feel you can trust, msg those people you knew as friends, think of who those friends know too. <br />
Clan Leaders if you want to prevent this kinda messiness, it might be time to develop an easy quick screening process for prospective Clandidates. Yeah I know it's a complex mess, but sometimes this mess gives people complexes. <br />
It's alot more common than you think, and happens more than we know. <br />
Darn restarters, like them or not individually, as a whole they've created an atmosphere of distrust and suspicion that gives alot of authentic actual newbs the Cold Shoulder in those critical first days of life, lol. <br />
Luckily I guess I was just too loud and out there and whacked out to have been possibly anyone trying to Hide, now the people not talking are either wwwaaayyy up there players who dont talk to anyone below level 11 - 12 or actually, just aren't into me, lol, that's fine too, cause it's just a game, and what isn't part of the game... is drama. <br />
Play fun, play Easy, Happy Hunting! </p>

<p>Reygar <br />
Clan Bard! <br />
all the real newbs out there should read this </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 4:46 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(9 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;406.9 in reply to 406.7&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bigfoot!{Trk}Middle-Earth <br />
Clan Leader! <br />
On Creating Your Clan!: <br />
Seventh Sanctum - Realistic Alignment Generator <br />
<a href="http://www.seventhsanctum.com/generate.php?Genname=ralign">http://www.seventhsanctum.com/generate.php?Genname=ralign</a> <br />
You first gotta think on an alignment and stay consistent to it. Clans that are too shifty have slippery grasp on their alliances, theorhetically. <br />
Someone once advised me to pick my ethics and stick to them. <br />
Once I have them figured out, I'll be sure to announce those, heh. </p>

<p>CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Re: On Creating Your Clan!: <br />
General just posted something like this to the Shade board too. <br />
<a href="http://www.cgshade.com">www.cgshade.com</a> <br />
And I think that's a good thing to look into Why you create(d) a clan too. <br />
Btw, I tried out the generator, lol <br />
Seventh Sanctum <br />
The Page of Generators <br />
Contents copyright (c) 2004 by Steven Savage. <br />
Code provided in these pages is free for all to use as long as the author and this website are credited. <br />
No guarantees whatsoever are made regarding these generators or their contents. <br />
No infringement or claim on any copyrighted material is intended. <br />
Realistic Alignment Generator <br />
Character alignments you'd really expect to see. <br />
Annoying Evil <br />
Chaotic Bored <br />
Chaotic Gossipy <br />
Chaotic Misunderstood <br />
Chaotic Sarcastic <br />
False Evil <br />
Insecure Evil <br />
Kleptomaniac Good <br />
Lawful Delusional <br />
Lawful Gossipy <br />
Lawful Weirdo <br />
Loud Neutral <br />
Neutral Moron <br />
Sloppy Good <br />
Stinky Neutral <br />
But Yeah, you never know who's watching your clan to join it, ally to it, or battle against it. <br />
The Politics and Drama of it al is sshtaggering for a simple cellphone game! </p>

<p>Bigfoot!{Trk}Middle-Earth <br />
Clan Leader! <br />
Re: On Creating Your Clan!: My Alignments, lol! <br />
Seventh Sanctum <br />
Chaotic Misunderstood <br />
Chaotic Sarcastic <br />
False Evil <br />
Lawful Weirdo <br />
Loud Neutral <br />
Stinky Neutral <br />
What I'd be most likely to be. <br />
Currently I'm Evasive Lawfully Neutral. </p>

<p>CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Re: On Creating Your Clan!: <br />
Screening members? An idea. <br />
Indepth Training? Optional, but appreciated. <br />
Upgraded Gear? Empower new members, don't weaken then. <br />
Setting up Openly Veiwable Clan information, website, webpage? It involves people, increases common knowledge, makes things so much easier for all involved. <br />
Networking, times everyone's usually on, hunting plans, getting the best deal on equipment, Info sharing? <br />
Explains itself just fine, lol! </p>

<p>Bigfoot!{Trk}Middle-Earth <br />
Clan Leader! <br />
Re: On Creating Your Clan!: <br />
I ran the old ORC clan in this way, two easy biggish words: Designation and Delegation! I didnt consciously run them like that, but those methods arose from tempered practice and proven trials. <br />
We had members on at all times we needed them for the most part. <br />
In forming a clan at first, those you wind up with are usually on in yor timeframe anyways. </p>

<p>CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Re: On Creating Your Clan!: <br />
Sounds funny, but if it WERE NOT for the people in these games, I'd have started and kept most of my clans. <br />
I used to take in all manner of fugitive and endanger the rest of the clan, apparently, that doesn't work all that well. <br />
Now they're hiding out in other clans, possibly still up to their old schtick, lol, I'm not sayin' nothing, these types get found out for who/what they are soon enough. <br />
Timeframe aside, still I'm being alot more selective this time around, focussing on quality, rather than Quantity. Middle-Earth {Trk} will do alot better that way. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/9/2006 2:55 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(10 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;406.10 in reply to 406.9&nbsp;{Proboards Sites}<br />
Error messages&nbsp; <br />
This message means that the publisher of the page you're trying to reach is so busy sending pages to other people on the Internet that it can't handle your request right now. <br />
Try again in a minute or two, and the publisher might be less busy. Many publishers are busiest in the mid-morning and early evening. <br />
Technical details<br />
This is result&nbsp;&nbsp;503 Service Unavailable. <br />
{I get this alot so I'll probably be over here more. I don't hate anyone or their sites, I just hate proboards Servers, they limit participation by cranking up bandwidth, slogging dialup, and just plain not loading fully for up to twenty minutes, if anyone asks I'm over here. I'll keep trying to get back on some sites, but I guarantee nothing.} </p>

<p>(Metanote: As of this date, that has not happened yet.) </p>

<p>(Metanote2: A few of these are dead links, but this gives you an idea of what insanity Shade's earliest fansites and clansites were up to. I catch myself wondering how member manies Feral Gates would have t'were it still up and going somehow. And who all it'd have joined.)</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;36&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>I watched it on A&amp;E too, and later some when Hallmark Channel got it. Kind of got me through some rough period in life becoming a whole other virtual hometown lol. It did get kinda boring after Joel left and was replaced by the two bland whiny californians. </p>

<p>I wasn't exactly a good scarapace, I think I was being such a Bad scarapace that the DVDs were given as an appeasement offering to chill my cantankerous self the shell out lol.  <br />
I didn't know until several month ago that sweet old lady who played Ruth-Anne Miller had passed away! </p>

<p>I've walked around inside her old store too, it's now a tourist shop that sells NE Sweatshirts, pencils, shotglasses souvenirs, and stuffed Mooses, moose, meese... I've wlaked by the KBHR Radio Station, now emptied out except for the desk and a few layers of Dust. I had a COffee at The Brick. It IS one of those old fashioned bars that you can just throw your peanut shells on the floor, they get swept into a gutter and rainwater from outside washes them on out. I saw Marilyn Whirlwind's place I think, it's an Inn now. JoeL Fleischmann's office is there too but I think they were selling Chainsaws! Didn't go for a physical there, turn your head and cough, RnnnnBzzzzzawOOOUUUWWWChh! </p>

<p>Fave characters off the top of my head, ED! Of course Ed, ed rules. Leonard, played by Graham Greene, Ed's Shaman mentor. One-Who-Waits. Marilyn. Adam &amp; Eve, they remind me of me and my better half lol. Maggie is a fox, Shelly maybe, but a total flake. Janine Turner as Maggie, one of my few daytime TV Crushes, her and Gabrielle from Xena actually lol. Jesse The Bear, yes an andibal can be a character too. Joel, the doc I loved to hate, and then as I watched this character evolve and then just leave by the lamest way possible, okay beautiful sweeping way, but I do protest it still and demand a reunion program. Holling VinCouer too, I suspect he was a werewolf or vampire though. Maurice had good moments as a genuine human being, but always reverted back to form. Rick uh, Sattelite responsible for one of the funniest lines in NE History \&quot;Rick got hit by a Spaceship!\&quot; Shelly is hilarious lol. CHRIS STEVENS IS GOD! Thank you! Bernard is Moses lol.</p>

<p>I hated the Allergy guy, Mike Monroe, wussy hypochondriacula. Barbara Semanski, that was one ugly damn dude. Dave &amp; Eugene the Chefs, bland ever smiling simpletons with no more depth then a buttered waffle griddle, but you can blame the writers for that as well. Eric &amp; Ron the men loving men eachother, maybe one of TV's first gay couples besides Fred &amp; Barney, a bit creepy, not a hate thing, but well words fail me lol. The Capras, they were hard to really give a damn about. I'd better press submit before things freeze up on this gem of a review.</p>
<div class="sig">[The Absence of Evidence is... very irritating.]</div>&quot;
&quot;66&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>CryptoKnight <br />
Gender Male<br />
Location Pacific Northwest Washington Woods</p>

<p>Member Since January 30, 2004</p>

<p>Astrological Sign Scorpio</p>

<p>Personal Quote [Please note this Profile is not meant to offend, slight or ridicule any humanoid woodland beings whose existence is for whatever reason still disputed amongst those smaller hairless squeeking things my people keep claiming to be seeing wandering around our woods.]</p>

<p>RPG Character ]Cobalt[ in LOTR: Middle-Earth War and Cobalt Caverns the LOTR-RPG Section of The MetaPhorum. \&quot;Sinister\&quot; in Transphorumers Time Wars RPG thread. Cobalt Manticore, Home: Raktam Been on the island since 2006-07-21 Class: Shaman (native) Real name: CryptoKnight in Shartak! Contact#:</p>
 
<p>Favorites </p>

<p>Authors David George Gordon, </p>

<p>Books Field Guide to the Sasquatch, </p>

<p>Actors Peter Mayhew:(Chewbacca) LMAO! Chuckle chuckle such a classic answer,.</p>

<p>Type of Music The Bigfoot Recordings, Treeknocking, Screeching, </p>

<p>Bands / Artists The Gorillaz, <br />
Favorite Sport Hunting, hiking, swimming, weightlifting, fishing, sightseeing, </p>

<p>Vacation Spots Sightings or large, bipedal hominids and their tracks in nearly every North American state and province. Reports are most abundant in British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Northern California, the Great Lakes region, and Florida.</p>

<p>Food Item Presumed omnivorous, able to eat berries, roots, tubers, stems, and other plant material that humans find inedible. Also fond of meat andwell-equipped to obtain it; several eyewitnesses tell of Sasquatches carrying deer carcasses, possibly to eat at a later time.<br />
&nbsp;<br />
Personal </p>

<p>Weight Weight estimated at 700 to 2,500 lbs (317-1,132kg.)</p>

<p>Height Height estimates range between 6 feet and 11 feet tall. (1.8-3.4 m)</p>

<p>Eye Color Eyes are thought to reflect light, an adaptation ordinarily associated with nocturnal behavior.</p>

<p>Hair Color Hair most commonly reported as Auburn or Black, but also beige, white, and silvery white.</p>

<p>Fashion Statement Frequently described as Monkey or Apelike with a broad flattened nose and slitlike, lipless mouth. Sloping forehead is reported to be covered with bangs or a fringe of hair.</p>

<p>Religion Nature/Primal.</p>

<p>Ethnicity Gigantopithicus, or other type of early unknown Anthropoidal hominid.</p>

<p>Political Stance Generally reclusive and shy, although alleged to react aggressively when threatened or injured.</p>

<p>Sexual Orientation Always seeks mate of opposite sex.</p>

<p>Relationship Status Mated.</p>

<p>Personal Ad Can I shoot you to prove you exist? Oh really? Hmmm, yes, then why don't you drop your gun and get a reliable camera, I'll go get my best suit on and we'll meet back here at midnight. No, really, I'll be here, I prrromise.<br />
&nbsp;</p>
<div class="sig">[The Absence of Evidence is... very irritating.]</div>&quot;
&quot;76&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;
&quot;76&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<font color="#0000FF">Cobalt Manticore<br />
Home: Raktam<br />
Been on the island since 2006-07-21<br />
Died: 52 times (last time was 2007-09-07 05:22 at the hands of Walker Boh)<br />
Level: 15<br />
Class: Shaman (native)<br />
Primary Clan: CAT ChAoTiC aNiMaL ToTeMs CAT  Description:]"...and a mighty warrior came down from the sky... and a rainbow was on his head... and his feet were as pillars of fire... I am alpha and omega. The beginning and the end. I am that which is. Which was, and is yet to come ...and the stone of their protection shall rise up forever and ever, as those who live and war as beasts face their final cycle. ...and there came a hero who said: 'Hurt not the Earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, nor the very fabric of time,' but the hero would not prevail ...nor would he surrender. In the spark of an enemy, there will be salvation, and in the darkest hour there will be a light."[ {Vengeance doesn't know any Peace, but Peace knows Adversity, and Adversity to Peace will know Death by Vengeance, creating Peace.} "Violence will Not be Tolerated, Surrender or you will be Destroyed."  <br />
Real name: CryptoKnight <br />
Web page: <a href="Http://forums.talkcity.com/tc-metacore">Http://forums.talkcity.com/tc-metacore</a> <br />
Areas explored: 321 (9.1% of island) HP Healed: 353 Trading Points: 0 Spirits Exorcised: 0 NPC kills: 88; last kill: tiger  Animals: 88  Shamen: 0  Traders: 0 Natives killed: 6; last kill: A rat  Raktam: 6  Dalpok: 0  Wiksik: 0 Outsiders killed: 11; last kill: Jimmy de Soto<br />
 Derby: 5  Durham: 1  York: 1  Shipwreck: 4 <br />
<br />
NPC kills (detailed):Name<br />
Kills<br />
large deer17<br />
large stag15<br />
small deer11<br />
parrot11<br />
monkey10<br />
tiger8<br />
rat6<br />
elephant5<br />
wild boar4<br />
bear1<br />
Skills:<br />
Close quarter combat<br />
- Gain 10% to hit with melee attacks<br />
Advanced close quarter combat<br />
- Gain 15% to hit with melee attacks<br />
Balanced Stance<br />
- Sometimes turn a miss into a glancing blow.<br />
Body building<br />
- Increases melee damage<br />
Stamina<br />
- Increases max HP by 20<br />
Ghostly whisper<br />
- Allows spirits to communicate<br />
Haunting scream<br />
- Attract other spirits and scare the living<br />
Exploration<br />
- Helps you remember some of the places you've been<br />
Cartography<br />
- Stops you forgetting where you've visited<br />
Basic tracking<br />
- With some difficulty, you can track animals and people<br />
Clan leadership<br />
- Allows you to start your own clan or help lead one<br />
Sixth sense<br />
- Sense presence of and hear spirits<br />
Psychic recognition<br />
- Lets you recognise active spirits<br />
Triage<br />
- Be able to tell who is most injured<br />
Natural medicine<br />
- Heal 10 HP with healing herbs<br />
</font>
<div class="sig">[The Absence of Evidence is... very irritating.]</div>&quot;
&quot;76&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;[Whoops! This was supposed to go in the wreck room! I'll fix it later lol.]<br />
<br />
<font color="#FF0000">Shartak : Cobalt Manticore Address: <a href="http://www.shartak.com/profile.cgi?id=4386">http://www.shartak.com/profile.cgi?id=4386</a></font>
<div class="sig">[The Absence of Evidence is... very irritating.]</div>&quot;
&quot;76&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<font color="#008000">Clan : CAT ChAoTiC aNiMaL ToTeMs CAT<br />
 <br />
Description:<br />
&gt;:]} We believe Chief Sealth / Seattle said it best, excerpted: "My people are few. They resemble the scattering trees of a storm - swept plain... <br />
<br />
There was a time when our people covered the land as the waves of a wind-ruffled sea cover its shell-paved floor, but that time long since passed away with the greatness of tribes that are now but a mournful memory. What is man without the beasts? If all the beasts were gone, men would die from great loneliness of spirit, for whatever happens to the beasts also happens to the man. At night when the streets of your cities and villages are silent and you think them deserted, they will throng with the returning hosts that once filled them and still love this beautiful land. <br />
<br />
The white man will never be alone. <br />
<br />
Every part of all this soil is sacred to my people. Every hillside, every valley, every plain and grove has been hollowed by some sad or happy event in days long vanished. The very dust you now stand on responds more willingly to their footsteps than to yours, because it is rich with the blood of our ancestors and our bare feet are conscious of the sympathetic touch. <br />
<br />
Let him be just and deal kindly with my people, for the dead are not powerless. Dead, did I say? There is no death, only change of worlds. Tribe follows tribe, nations follow nations like the tides of the sea. It is the order of nature, and regret is useless." Join this cause, resume our quest, claws or paws, do your best. <br />
<br />
The Cobalt one has Returned, so many of us inactive, but as long as I am here, thou shalt all ne'er diminish. <br />
<br />
New members of the tribe are always welcome as long as they are. Chaos is in our Nature.{[:&lt; <br />
<br />
Restrictions are listed below:<br />
There are no restrictions. <br />
URL: <a href="Http://forums.talkcity.com/tc-metacore">Http://forums.talkcity.com/tc-metacore</a> <br />
Clan Leadership:<br />
Cobalt Manticore (Founder)<br />
Shartak : CAT ChAoTiC aNiMaL ToTeMs CAT Address: <a href="http://www.shartak.com/clanview.cgi?id=89">http://www.shartak.com/clanview.cgi?id=89</a> </font>
<div class="sig">[The Absence of Evidence is... very irritating.]</div>&quot;
&quot;70&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<font size="6">LMAO!</font> I'm glad this one made it over. I about expected that drunk woulda been blubbering the next day about being rushed past by a phantom van in the night.
<div class="sig">[The Absence of Evidence is... very irritating.]</div>&quot;
&quot;70&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>HA!!! </p>

<p>And Cat wonders why I don't have my license at 23.... </p>

<p><br />
Gemini powers unite!</p>
<div class="sig">...Huh?</div>&quot;
&quot;70&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;I don't drive! I'm 21! Okay, so it's fairly insignificant when there's someone older. Soooo wut! Me's Aquarian!&quot;
&quot;53&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<p>I suppose I'm one o' them geminuses-i?</p>

<p>*holds up the fort*</p>
<div class="sig">...Huh?</div>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;127&quot;;&quot;Dang, can you feel it at all? Any sort of discomfort?&quot;
&quot;68&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;Nope still not working, trying it now as part of my sig!<br />
<br />
Btw, anyone other Sitezen got a nugget of wisdom or some zingy zesty liners that they read or saw somewhere, strong opinions on weak items, insights wits wisdoms and whimsies. Bring em on in, we promise they'er safe with us, yes perfectly safe hrahaha. :O)<br />
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/BonAlene1/wall1.gif" /><div class="sig"><center><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/BonAlene1/logo482765.jpg" /></center></div>&quot;
&quot;68&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;:S That's a big sig!&quot;
&quot;77&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	10/25/2003 7:58 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Horoscope Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  LIBRA! Sept. 23 - Oct. 22.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Peaceful, Harmonizer, Devious.</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
What does a Libra do for Halloween?<br />
is still standing in front of the closet trying to decide on a costume</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Wow, very little info on Libras here! :S Have any libras decided to join the board yet? lol. Ayways, guess I'll start it off like this:</p>

<p>Who puts off promises and say, keeps you waiting half the day? Who compromises all the way? Sweet Libra.</p>

<p>Symbol: The scales</p>

<p>Element: Air</p>

<p>Quality: Cardinal</p>

<p>Ruler: Venus<br />
(THats also on Taurus as a....damn, this book is all [&fnof;&ccedil;&dagger;]ed up!)</p>

<p>Colours: Pale blue, pink.</p>

<p>Gemstone: Emerald</p>

<p>Metal: Copper<br />
(Also a Taurus metal there, I'm<br />
starting to see a pattern here..,)</p>

<p>Perfume: galbanum</p>

<p>Keywords: Harmoniously, diplomaticaly, perfectly.</p>

<p>Rules the 7th hosue, the house of Marriage, the \&quot;other half\&quot; close relationships, open enemies and the legal process.</p>

<p>(sounds fun...May Divorce Be With You...Always. LOL.)</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Uranus Libra Pluto Libra wow..,</p>

<p>OKay make up your mind Libra, lol</p>

<p>One side of my libra in chart says its Uranus4th house dirent in 25'17'10<br />
the other says Pluto and 3rd house direct and 6'01'20.<br />
Now hows that?</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
(disclaimer no one else who is not Libran will appreciate this and i am nuts )</p>

<p>Libran's see the beauty and cancel out all of non beauty as no longer existing</p>

<p>All things have a silver lining to this sunsign and they are very hard put to see anything else because what else is there?</p>

<p>For any Libra if they find something they 'love' they will never allow anything to come between them and their balance with this...tis a bane and tis a romantic ideal that most sunsigns avoid because it involves serious work<br />
Libra is definately the polar opposite of Aries who want it now<br />
(or better yesterday)<br />
Libra want it forever</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
My Libra aspects?</p>

<p>GLad you asked .</p>

<p>Uranus in Libra: UNconventional relationships, sudden affectins/repulsions.</p>

<p>Pluto in LIbra: Clinging to an outworn relationship out of fear of being unloveable, needs to face issues of commitment, emotional disappointments from disharmonious relatoinships, needs to trust love for what it is..,<br />
(ouch):S</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
I forgot to kick my Libra aspects around some more with the LIBRA IN URANUS oops well y'know?</p>

<p>Anyways, Self Reliant/SelfCentered, resists and rebels against responsibility and social standards.</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Libra<br />
The Myth:<br />
On the one hand, Librans cannot make their minds up about anything. On the other, they are extremely decisive. Or then again, perhaps not. It all depends on how you cut the cake. The traditional expectation though, is that Librans will cut that cake into exactly equal pieces and then share it generously with their friends. Or will they?</p>

<p>The Truth:<br />
Thankfully, Librans are not the dithering scatterbrains that some astrologers paint them as. Nor are they manically obsessed with equality. Nor, come to that, are they wishy-washy folk who can find a way to agree with anyone. They can, of course. Librans are famous for their charm. It is though, a bit of an affectation. Librans, actually, are argumentative. They love to play Devil's advocate and though like to look at situations and weigh them up, they are happy to accept an imbalance, as long as it is in their favour. On one point only are the old clich&eacute;s correct. Librans do like sharing.</p>

<p>The Key To Success:<br />
As a Libran, you are blessed with an ability to see both sides of every story. You suspect though, that you are also cursed with an inability to tell which side you prefer. Not so. When you feel unsure about something, there's always a good reason. Be less doubtful of your doubts and you'll have far more to celebrate in your future.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
These posts are definite signs, of something better in Astrology, than</p>

<p>\&quot;Astracism\&quot;.</p>

<p>Signs dont make bad people, just bad people misrepresenting their signs along with people who think a few people can represent their signs and assume the sign is represented in the generalised perception.</p>

<p>(W..t...F was THAT!?! lmao.)</p>&quot;
&quot;77&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/1/2005 9:13 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (2 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>*I've heard bad things about Libra Men and good things on Libra Women, so it's balanced, lol. Myself? I'm undecided.*</p>&quot;
&quot;77&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/1/2005 7:53 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (3 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>yes yes, my best female friend is a libra, so the she-librans are totally cool by me. i'm not sure if i know any he-librans, so, ya know... whatever :)</p>&quot;
&quot;77&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/1/2005 9:47 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (4 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>*Ask Rach sometime about \&quot;ProtectorHawk\&quot;, gawky bigchinned, nerdy hero type, protector pelican more like it. Libran and overstuffed with, what is that word for male heroism above and beyond the call of anything within reason?</p>

<p>{Persistent over-eating can denote Libran depression, but with their wiry constitutions, there is no reason why Librans should not occasionally indulge a sweet tooth. Balance is a key word for their health and general well being.}</p>

<p>But kool librans like Tinkerhell and a few of the other gals from there are a different story.*</p>&quot;
&quot;77&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	1/4/2005 3:22 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (5 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>Libra: The Inner You</p>

<p>You work hard trying to please others and as a result, they find you captivating. However, beneath your friendly exterior, you desperately long for love and approval. You have trouble saying no to others' requests and you take too many jobs or commitments--and then to prove how nice you are, you keep smiling through the strain while you hide a lot of resentment. It might be more useful to spend time building up your self-esteem rather than looking to others to give it to you. Basically, you give away your power. You hate anything unpleasant and avoid conflict, vulgarity, or strife. If life were a play, you'd always insist on a happy ending. The problem with trying to have constant peace and harmony is that you have trouble making decisions. At times you fear that any move you make will bring something terrible crashing down around you. If you could just lighten up and not be so hard on yourself, you'd be much more satisfied with what you do achieve. You have every ingredient for happiness!</p>&quot;
&quot;77&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/9/2005 8:04 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (6 of 12) <br />
 	<br />
The Decanates of Libra<br />
<br />
First Decanate: September 23 through October 2<br />
<br />
<b>Keyword:</b> Magnetism<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Corvus, the Crow, symbolizing idealism and a sense of duty.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Venus<br />
<br />
Second Decanate: October 3 through October 13<br />
<br />
<b>Keyword:</b> Endurance<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Centaurus, the Centaur, the magical half man, half horse that symbolizes duality in human beings.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Uranus<br />
<br />
Third Decanate: October 14 through October 22<br />
<br />
<b>Keyword:</b> Order<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Corona Borealis, the Northern Crown, the bridal crown of Ariadne. Christian astronomers called it the Crown of Thorns. Corona Borealis symbolizes achievement.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Mercury&quot;
&quot;77&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;From: 	gecho  	1/23/2005 5:17 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (7 of 12) <br />
 	<br />
<b>Libra’s Amorous Combinations</b><br />
<br />
<b>Libra and Aries</b> While they’re immediately attracted to each other, tensions also immediately arise. Libra looks for harmony and peace, while restless Aries aggressively seeks new challenges and new worlds to conquer. Libra considers Aries rude and tactless; Aries thinks Libra is hopelessly unwilling to face facts. Aries needs to feel independent but wants unquestioning fidelity from its partner, and can’t forgive Libra’s indecisiveness about making a commitment. Passionate Aries is also offended by Libra’s shallow emotions. Physical rapport is wonderful for a while, but then what?<br />
<br />
<b>Libra and Taurus</b> This couple shares a love of music and art, but hasn’t much else in common. Taurus is homebody, which bores Libra, who likes to shine socially. Libra spends lots of money on luxuries; Taurus advocates financial caution. Libra dislikes Taurus’s dictatorial ways and quickly loses patience with Taurus’s stodgy attitude. To boot, Taurus is jealous of Libra’s romantic and fickle nature. They are sexually in tune, but when the song is ended the malady lingers on.<br />
<br />
<b>Libra and Gemini</b> Pleasure-loving Libra and high-spirited Gemini are an ideal mating. Both are curious, vivacious, and affectionate. For them, love is a carousel that never stops. True, the fun and games are more frolicsome than deeply passionate, but these two don’t care as long as they’re having fun. No jealousy or possessiveness will spoil their good times. Both tend to be quite indecisive, so there will be lots of discussion but not a lot of action. However, both know how to use charm to get other people to do things for them.<br />
<br />
<b>Libra and Cancer</b> Cancer might eventually understand Libra’s romantic nature, but Cancer is too cautious to press indecisive Libra for the emotional response it needs. Disappointed at Libra’s shallowness, Cancer turns sharply critical, and those crab-claws cut deep. Money-oriented Cancer is also annoyed by Libra’s extravagance. Libra loves the glittering social life; Cancer is happiest in the warmth of its own home. Problems might be solved in time, but the wait usually isn’t worth it.<br />
<br />
<b>Libra and Leo</b> Libra’s amorous playfulness blends marvelously with Leo’s dash and energy. Leo’s generous, expansive sensuality really lights Libra’s fire, and the thermometer moves up to torrid. Libra does have to approach Leo carefully on matters involving ego, but that won’t be a problem for tactful Libra. In a real conflict, Libra knows how to yield gracefully. Together they share a love for luxury, going to parties, and creating a beautiful home that serves as a stage set for these two stars.<br />
<br />
<b>Libra and Virgo</b> Libra is too affectionate and frivolous for emotionally inhibited Virgo, who takes love very seriously. Virgo won’t express flowery admiration, which is the stuff of life to Libra. Stay-at-home Virgo resents Libra’s social-butterfly instincts and pursuit of pleasure. Libra’s tastes are expensive. Virgo is careful, not to say miserly. Libra finds Virgo fussy, critical, completely inflexible. Love will have a short season for these two.<br />
<br />
<b>Libra and Libra</b> Equally demonstrative, lively, warm, sociable, in love with beautiful things, they enjoy pleasing each other in sexual ways. But with these two there’s a great sense of playing at love. A problem is that neither wants to face reality. Though they are charming, peace-loving, and adaptable, each needs a stronger balance than the other can provide. Also, because they are so much alike, the specter of boredom lurks around the edges. But if both of them can find enough outside stimulation to whet their appetites, this can be an interesting liaison.<br />
<br />
<b>Libra and Scorpio</b> At first, Scorpio’s intensity in love flatters Libra, who is always looking for any new form of attention. But Scorpio is also touchy, moody, and quick to lash out in anger, which is just the kind of person Libra cannot bear. Possessive Scorpio tries to control a lover, but Libra has a need for diversion and won’t stay in Scorpio’s net. Libra’s flirtatious and casual attitude towards sex infuriates sensual Scorpio. As Scorpio seethes and becomes steadily more jealous and demanding, Libra has either to submit or to leave.<br />
<br />
<b>Libra and Sagittarius</b> Libra is stimulated by Sagittarius’s eagerness for adventure, and Sagittarius is drawn to Libra’s affectionate charm. Both are highly romantic, though this quality is more dominant in Libra. Libra will want to settle down before flighty Sagittarius does, but they can work that out. Charming, clever Libra knows how to appeal to Sagittarius’s intellectual side and easily keeps Sagittarius intrigued. This pairing should develop into a fun-filled, free, delightful relationship.<br />
<br />
<b>Libra and Capricorn</b> Libra is drawn to Capricorn’s strong sexuality, but that’s as far as it goes. Libra needs flattery and attention, but Capricorn keeps its affections buried. Sentimental, in-love-with-love Libra won’t get much understanding from realistic, materialistic Capricorn. And Libra’s lazy, easygoing ways will offend Capricorn, who believes in hard work and achievement at any price. Libra is fond of socializing and nightlife, while Capricorn tends to be a loner, comfortable with only a chosen few. A short-lived romance.<br />
<br />
<b>Libra and Aquarius</b> Libra’s indolently sensual nature is stirred to life by Aquarius’s bold and experimental lovemaking. And these two have all the makings of a beautiful friendship: harmonious vibes in socializing, artistic interests, even in involvement in public affairs. These two will enjoy the friendship side of an affair as much as the romantic part. Indecisive Libra is delighted with the fact that quick-minded Aquarius likes to make decisions. With a satisfying love life and a mutual enjoyment of living, all signals are a go.<br />
<br />
<b>Libra and Pisces</b> They start off fine, since both are sentimental and affectionate. In a way they are alike. Both want to impose their romantic visions on reality. But Pisces needs domination, reassurance, and constant attention, and Libra soon finds that cloying and restrictive. Libra is gregarious and fun-loving. Pisces feels neglected, and whines and scolds. Pisces senses that Libra’s commitment is often insincere and that Libra’s charm is mostly superficial. Sexually, Libra has to take the lead and finds that most annoying.&quot;
&quot;77&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	9/24/2005 3:47 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (8 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>Librans? Anywhere? Hello-ooooo?</p>

<p>Aqrn snickers at \&quot;Augt.22\&quot;...</p>&quot;
&quot;77&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/24/2005 4:55 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (9 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>*That's pronounced \&quot;Oggit\&quot; or \&quot;Ahgd't\&quot;, heh heh heh.*</p>&quot;
&quot;77&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/25/2005 6:00 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (10 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>*To you Diplomatic Libras, in case you should ever find yourselves in this position, not saying you ever will, but just in case:*  </p>
   
<p>21 Things Not To Do At A Hostage Negotiation</p>

<p>As Hostage Taker:</p>

<p>1. Demand to speak only with FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana<br />
   Scully.</p>

<p>2. Have one of the hostages hold your gun while you make a quick<br />
   trip to the bathroom.</p>

<p>3. Let one hostage go to the bathroom. When he doesn't return,<br />
   send the others to see what's taking him so long.</p>

<p>4. Agree to let the hostages go, after doing so, make your<br />
   demands.</p>

<p>5. Rig the building to explode if someone tries to go through<br />
   the door, then remember that you forgot to lock your car and<br />
   leave the room.</p>

<p>6. Confuse the detonator for your explosive booby-traps with<br />
   your garage door opener.</p>

<p>7. Tell the negotiator that you'd rather choke on tear gas than<br />
   let the hostages go.</p>

<p>8. Allow one of the hostages to win possession of your gun<br />
   because of a rock paper scissors tournament.</p>

<p>9. Run away bawling like a baby when one of your hostages calls<br />
    you a \&quot;meanie\&quot;.</p>

<p>10. Ask the negotiator to tell your fiancee that this is all a<br />
    joke and would she marry you.</p>

<p>As Negotiator:</p>

<p>1. Ask the hostage taker if he/she would like to go to dinner<br />
   after the stand-off.</p>

<p>2. When hearing the demands suddenly yell into the phone, \&quot;It's<br />
   always you you you! What about my needs?!\&quot;</p>

<p>3. When you call the hostage taker, tell him you'd like a large<br />
   thick crust pepperoni and snicker loudly.</p>

<p>4. Show up stoned and don't do anything at all.</p>

<p>5. When the hostage taker lists his demands yell into the phone<br />
   \&quot;La la la la! I can't hear you!\&quot;</p>

<p>6. Mention how much income tax the hostage taker will have to<br />
   pay if he/she gets the F-15 he/she wants.</p>

<p>7. Tell the hostage take that you think Rosanne Barr should play<br />
   him in the TV movie of the stand-off.</p>

<p>8. Tell the hostage taker you think it would be really cool if a<br />
   hostage came flying out of a 52nd story window.</p>

<p>9. Tell the hostage taker that he must convert to Hindu if he<br />
   wants you to deal with him.</p>

<p>10. When the hostage taker agrees to let the hostages go tell<br />
    him, \&quot;You're never gonna be on COPS with a wussy attitude<br />
    like that.\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;77&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/19/2006 4:39 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (11 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>Libra</p>

<p>From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>

<p>Libra may refer to one of the following:</p>

<p>Libra (constellation), a constellation</p>

<p>Libra, the astrological sign</p>

<p>Libra, an ancient Roman coin and weight measure</p>

<p>Libra, a novel by Don DeLillo</p>

<p>LIBRA, a political party in Croatia</p>

<p>Libra, a 2005 album by Toni Braxton</p>

<p>The Libra, a battleship in the anime series Gundam Wing.</p>

<p>Retrieved from \&quot; <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libra">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libra</a><br />
*It's almost that time, and just in case I get called in to work this weekend I figured to have this bumped up in time.*</p>&quot;
&quot;77&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/20/2006 6:09 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (12 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>*The Metaphorum IS a Libra. I went back and checked the old old logs on the admin panel and the earliest action upon inception was done on 10/16/2003 9:29 pm right about at the same time the link was established, website published, Metaphorum given his big wizard's cap and the night of that very first chat. Wait, wtf, is it or is it not? I think there's a typo on this thread title! I don't think there's anything between Libra and Scorpio and ... I have some checking to do.*</p>&quot;
&quot;78&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	10/25/2003 9:03 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse! Astrology! Horoscope Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)  SAGGITARIUS! Nov. 22 - Dec. 21.{Bloodgeon!} Seeker, Understanding, Loyalties. {Bloodgeon!} Cobalt Caverns!&laquo; Saggits, Feel Free to Post! &raquo;ZodiacSAGGITARIUS! Nov. 22 - Dec. 21 &gt;//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////Cobalt Manticore &gt;//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////Aya ok this is the rite one... this IS the saggie thread... uhm... i got 4 planets in sag, do they count too, so i can feel free to post here?neway, i still think saggies dun stick up for themselves much... just LOOK at the scorpio thread &gt;//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////Cobalt Manticore Sure here too. I got SAggitarius in my 5th house, or just a pile of horseAsteroid*s? lol Jojara What does a Sag do on Halloween?will manage to wander to the next town {Bloodgeon!} Who loves the dim , religious light? who always keeps a star in sight?? An optimist, both right and bright? It's Saggitarius.Symbol: the Archer (or centaur, cooler. )Element: FireQuality MutableRuler: Jupiter.Colours: Blue, purple. (Wait soemone else had them too.., Man this book is doing my head in.)Gemstone: TopazMetal: TinPerfume: Lign-AloesKeywords: extensively, expansively philosophically.Rules the 9th house the so called \&quot;higher mind\&quot; philosophy, further education, religion all links with foreign cultures. {Bloodgeon!} This saggitarius is in 5th house and true node form in Neptune in direct for both and Neptune's Saggit is 6'39'51 where True node Saggit is in 29'06'49 and the rest of the SAggit is in my freezer. Mwahahahaha. MonotarRach (totally mad tis the disclaimer)hmmm the luckiest son's of (can't say the word or suffer full consequence of censor)Very very home protective...very aware that there is 'so much more'Very pay attention to me too but that could just be an observation based on those few Sagi's stuck in the outside rim...hmm you tell usWay good at quick response... not so good at tailoring it to suit your audience...erm subtly is not a word you understandWith all good intent...you are an 'in your face' type...unfortunately the rest of us don't get it {Bloodgeon!} This looks like an arrow I'll be shooting myself with here..,Neptuen in SaggitSeeks spirit or meaning in life, tendency to escape reality, extremely intuitive, uinreal values or beliefs.Seems to take on teh description more assoc wit Pisces there.., Must be that Neptune aspect. Ngilah Sagittarius The Myth: Sagittarians, so they say, are bright, breezy, bouncy types who never let anything get them down. They are all \&quot;jolly-hockey-sticks\&quot;; totally tactless and insensitive but full of energy and enthusiasm. Supposedly, they love competitions, always look on the bright side, see everyone as a friend and are suspiciously fond of horses.The Truth: This is all a bit unfair. Sagittarians are perfectly capable of being grouchy and grumpy. They can summon plenty of lethargy and cynicism when they choose to. They can also be very delicate, diplomatic and deep. It's just that, because Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter - the planet of hope - they can never quite silence an inner voice of optimism. Events may reduce it to a whisper for a while but it always returns to a roar, the moment they spot a possible solution to a problem. Sagittarians are idealists who want everything to be wonderful. They are also extremists who hate half measures. For them, it's either gung ho or no go. And as for the horses? Only some of them, sometimes!The Key To Success: To be a Sagittarian is to be surrounded by serendipity. Rarely do you have to go in search of anything. It naturally comes to you. Or, at least, it does as long as you know the difference between trusting your luck and pushing your luck. When you strive, you stumble. When you make the most of what's on offer, you get magical results{Bloodgeon!} Beign married to this aspects it's niceto see the bright side of this sign</p>&quot;
&quot;78&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/1/2005 9:29 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (2 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>*This one got kinda run all together, but it being Saggitarius it's gotta be at least a little messy, lol.*</p>&quot;
&quot;78&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	1/4/2005 3:56 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (3 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>Sagittarius: The Inner You</p>

<p>Like Scarlett O'Hara, your motton is, \&quot;Tomorrow is another day.\&quot; Even in your darkest moods, you believe there's a light shining around the corner. Your confidence in the future is genuine, but you hate anything interfering with your plans. You have a hunger to experience life to its fullest--to travel, meet interesting people, and see things you've never seen before. Anything new sparks your interest. In fact, you'll usually say yes to a suggestion without weighing its merits simply because it lifts your spirits. And while you're not exactly a moody person, you are high-strung and can become irritable when you start to get bored. You may think no one cares about you or understands you when you're feeling this way, but luckily your belief that you're someone special always sees you through.</p>&quot;
&quot;78&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/9/2005 8:05 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (4 of 5) <br />
 	<br />
The Decanates of Sagittarius<br />
<br />
First Decanate: November 22 through December 1<br />
<br />
<b>Keyword:</b> Honesty<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Ophiuchus, the Serpent-Holder, who as a child vanquished his serpent enemies. Ophiuchus symbolizes victory over adversity.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Jupiter<br />
<br />
Second Decanate: December 2 through December 11<br />
<br />
<b>Keyword:</b> Drive<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Sagitta, the Arrow that killed the eagle that fed upon Prometheus. The Arrow symbolizes the destruction of evil in its path.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Mars<br />
<br />
Third Decanate: December 12 through December 21<br />
<br />
<b>Keyword:</b> Intuition<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Ara, the Altar of Dionysus (Bacchus). Christian astronomers called it the Altar of Noah. Ara symbolizes unity and triumph.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Sun&quot;
&quot;78&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;From: 	gecho  	1/23/2005 5:24 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (5 of 5) <br />
 	<br />
<b>Sagittarius’s Amorous Combinations</b><br />
<br />
<b>Sagittarius and Aries</b> Both share a similar approach to sex (they make the most of <i>every</i> opportunity). Add to this a mutual love of the outdoors and a fondness for socializing, and you can see why they get along. They’re also intellectually well suited: Both have a wide range of interests and love to talk about them. Sagittarius is more philosophical about problems than Aries, who becomes more personally involved. The one question mark is their combustible temper. Arguments are heated but short-lived, and the making up will be fun. A perfect match.<br />
<br />
<b>Sagittarius and Taurus</b> Taurus wants to run things, but Sagittarius won’t be controlled. Sagittarius needs change, variety, and adventure. That proves irritating to steady, disciplined, home-loving Taurus. Taurus approves of tried-and-true ways of doing things, but Sagittarius will try anything. Blunt Sagittarius will say what it thinks at the drop of a hat, and that brings Taurus’s temper to a slow simmer. There are also money problems, since Sagittarius gambles today while Taurus hoards for tomorrow. A short future for this pair.<br />
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<b>Sagittarius and Gemini</b> They’re both restless, adventuresome, imaginative, and fun-loving. No other opposite signs in the zodiac enjoy each other more than these two. There’ll be shooting stars in the bedroom for a while, but when the fireworks fizzle the bickering begins. Both have bright minds, but Sagittarius is out-spoken and bossy, while Gemini likes to poke verbal fun. Too rootless and discontent to settle down, they eventually both succumb to the siren call of other interests, other loves. But parting should be amicable.<br />
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<b>Sagittarius and Cancer</b> Cancer’s sensuality and romantic imagination intrigues inquiring Sagittarius. But Sagittarius is both venturesome and cerebral while Cancer is cautious and emotional, and this pair will never understand each other. Sagittarius can’t supply the security and stability Cancer needs or endure Cancer’s moodiness and jealousy. Without even being aware of it, blunt Sagittarius wounds sensitive Cancer at every turn. When Sagittarius seeks outside stimulation away from home, Cancer nags and whines and tries to hold on tighter. They’d be better as friends.<br />
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<b>Sagittarius and Leo</b> There are exciting times ahead for this ardent pair. Self-confident Leo holds the key to unlocking Sagittarius’s deeper passions, and their love life is an adventure. They also enjoy travel, meeting new people, and each other’s company. Leo loves freedom as much as Sagittarius, so there won’t be problems with jealousy or possessiveness. Sagittarius has the lightness of touch necessary to cope with Leo’s monumental ego. A grand mating.<br />
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<b>Sagittarius and Virgo</b> Shy, reticent Virgo can’t take the initiative, which makes Sagittarius think Virgo is prudish. Both have intellectual leanings, so they may end up having some interesting conversations in bed. Elsewhere, Virgo looks for order and simplicity whereas Sagittarius looks for excitement and new experiences. Virgo wants a long-term commitment; Sagittarius has to be free to roam. Sagittarius’s slapdash ways irritate meticulous Virgo. When Virgo carps and criticizes this is sometimes a way of showing it cares, but Sagittarius will never understand that. Little bodes well in this affair.<br />
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<b>Sagittarius and Libra</b> Sagittarius is charmed by Libra’s artistic, elegant, easygoing nature, and Libra is fascinated by Sagittarius’s lust for adventure. Libra is more romantic than Sagittarius; otherwise the sexual harmony is delightful. Libra casts a tolerant eye on Sagittarius’s frolicking, and may even slow down Sagittarius’s pace, for Libra knows how to turn on sensual charm. Libra loves home and luxury, and Sagittarius prefers the outdoor life. But Librans are artists at working out such problems.<br />
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<b>Sagittarius and Scorpio</b> Scorpio tries to clip Sagittarius’s wings and keep it in a cage. Brooding, pent-up Scorpio just can’t deal with open, ebullient, outspoken Sagittarius. Sagittarius’s far-roaming interests constantly make Scorpio jealous. Romantically, this is a volatile combination. Sagittarius is playful about sex and finds Scorpio’s intense, dominating passions too much to cope with. Soon Sagittarius’s inclination is to fly. Sagittarius is also quick-tempered and cools quickly, while Scorpio’s anger seethes until it erupts in fury. A temperamental, difficult union.<br />
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<b>Sagittarius and Sagittarius</b> Some astrologers believe the only fit mate for a Sagittarian is another Sagittarian. They do seem perfectly suited: two independent, freedom-loving roamers. But this exciting, chaotic, eventful relationship is too unpredictable to suit either of them. They have a tendency to bring out the worst in each other. Each remains uncommitted and has so many outside interests that this pair inevitably drifts apart. But they’ll be good sports when the fun is over.<br />
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<b>Sagittarius and Capricorn</b> Capricorn’s demands can’t be satisfied by Sagittarius’s flighty, lighthearted approach to love. Both have high aspirations in life, but their approaches are totally different. Capricorn wants to climb to the top of the mountain; Sagittarius wants to fly over the top. Sagittarius’s frank outspoken nature is sure to rile Capricorn’s sensibilities. Capricorn is restrictive, a loner, known for its dour outlook. Sagittarius is venturesome, sociable, and expansive. Capricorn is cautious with money and concerned with appearances—and Sagittarius is neither. Both should look elsewhere.<br />
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<b>Sagittarius and Aquarius</b> These two share a great zest for living and a forward-looking viewpoint. Neither will try to tie down the other. Both seek to explore possibilities to the fullest, and they share an idealism about love and life. Aquarius is innovative, Sagittarius loves to experiment. There’ll be imaginative fun in the bedroom, and they’ll probably find out things that would surprise even Masters and Johnson. They’ll like each other too. True emotional intimacy may be slower to develop—but prospects are wonderful for the long-haul.<br />
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<b>Sagittarius and Pisces</b> Pisces is drawn to Sagittarius’s life-force, and Sagittarius is attracted to Pisces’s spirituality. But Sagittarius needs a pal and Pisces needs a dream lover—and neither can help the other. Sagittarius’s naturally buoyant spirits are anchored by Pisces’s dependency and timidity. Highly emotional Pisces is looking for more than an occasional sex partner, and restless, freedom-loving Sagittarius is looking for nothing but. Bedroom high jinks keep things going for a while, but this affair slowly sinks into a quagmire.&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	10/25/2003 8:24 am <br />
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<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
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  SCORPIO! Oct. 23 - Nov. 21.<br />
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{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Magnetism, Penetrator, Grudges.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Hey I'm a Scorpio!! Wha the hell?? I need more keywords here!</p>

<p>Magnetic, Intense, Secretive, Willful, Penetrating, Understanding.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
&raquo;<br />
Cobalt Caverns!<br />
&laquo; Scorpios! What more can I say? &raquo;<br />
Zodiac<br />
SCORPIO! Oct. 23 - Nov. 21<br />
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Cobalt Manticore<br />
Other than, that's meeeee!<br />
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ViolentStinger<br />
King<br />
No matter where you go, there you are!!!<br />
Scorps Rock....like cobalt said, what can be said, that hasn't already been said<br />
Everyone talks about the scorps..lol<br />
ViolentStinger<br />
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Cobalt Manticore<br />
We're the sign that they love to hate, lol, and loathe to admit that they hate to love us. But eventually a Scorpio works it's charms and it's victims are powerless to the venoms of our intoxicating passion. Whew, humble are'nt we?<br />
(pats himself on the back.)</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore<br />
okay how about Intoxicating Charisma? Cobalt_Bot's programming is pretty trial and error. Our trial of it's errors. little Cardinal*lickinghole.</p>

<p>ViolentStinger<br />
King<br />
No matter where you go, there you are!!!<br />
Of all the Scorps in that room, Little Bro 2.0 and I are the only ones to comment?<br />
what the (i am going to test cobalts bot)...Conjunct* is wrong with you other scorps?<br />
ok that would get me a 24 hour ban in the room...<br />
Peace ....<br />
ViolentStinger<br />
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Cobalt Manticore<br />
&lt;holds Cobalt_Bot back.&gt; Easy big fella, he didnt mean that!! Remember you have a ScorpioLeniency bias programmed into your mainframe. Whew, close one. lol Man is fun to tease the Conjunct*ing Bot. hahaha Unfortunate* thing anyway.</p>

<p>shelledsomeone<br />
Honk<br />
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Cobalt Manticore<br />
HONK!<br />
lol Looks like Stinger's scorp snake pic came through, VS If you dont like that one, you can always go back to your old D one or another of your choosing, was just experimenting on ya :S lol and ty from the drop-in, Shelled, lol<br />
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BrownEyedGirl<br />
I do have to admit that Scorpios are either loved or hated thats for sure..What sign would i be if i had the choice?...Scorpio baby!!..Why would i give up power, beauty, and the power of the sting?..Oh and most importantly the Synastry* drive of a champion...lol<br />
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Aya<br />
... is this just me, or is this forum exclusively scorpio's?<br />
neway, there's sum things i can say about us, but one of them is certain, &amp; that's that we're stubborn<br />
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Cobalt Manticore<br />
Heh it would seem the Internet period id a Have for Scorpios Our own patron saint of Doubleclicks and Mouse pads, Bill gates ins Scorpio, the rest can be explained aptly in the Dictionary of Demonology.<br />
Scorpion: Frequently grouped among the diabolical easts. People born under the sign of Scorpio are especially attracted to Occultism and Deviltry.and what better form of Deviltry, among others of course, is the Internet. SI it's not site exclusive but we got the best scorps on the net right here.<br />
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Cobalt Manticore<br />
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Cobalt Manticore<br />
Quote:<br />
THE BRIGHT SIDE: Although they often get bad press astrologically, Scorpios have very intense personalities with hidden depths of perspacity and a compassion which reqaches out to troubled people, even though this may not always show on the surface. Being deeply troubled themselves, Scorpios understand and accept the feelings and pain that other signs find they cannot handle.</p>

<p>Now that's where other signs find us either likeable or hate-able, on example, we can seem compassionate, but also cruel when we dont get wy other signs complain or wallow in the guilt and sorrow we've dealt with at our Scorpio levels.</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
I love you to all my friends!!!<br />
Ok....ok....all u scorps thing that u are soooo supreme<br />
Just dont mess with this aqua... .....well....actually....i would LOVE<br />
to mess with (or do whatever with ) a scorp.....</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore<br />
THIS SCORPIO:</p>

<p>Has a Leo Moon and Asc.</p>

<p>Thinks he's all that, lol.</p>

<p>Is'nt necessarily saying he's all that, just a well-sized part of it, lol</p>

<p>This Site is Scorpio-run, lol, so Scorpios get the props. lol Kidding, but heck, can you blame us?</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Cobalt Caverns!<br />
Cobalt Caverns!<br />
Zodiac<br />
SCORPIO! Oct. 23 - Nov. 21 (Moderator: Cobalt Manticore)<br />
  Scorpios! What more can I say?</p>

<p>Aya<br />
... this scorpio has a scorpio rising and a scorpio love interest how much better can you get?<br />
oh, and as for occultism n stuff... not me but i'm into celtic religion etc</p>

<p>for the rest, uh... we R supreme beings there's nothing more to say about that.</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore<br />
Actually, there is:Scorpio is not afraid to go into darkness, so this sign makes an ideal therapist, and many doctors and surgeons are Scorpios, using their incisive skills in constructive ways. Scorpios also have incredible personal magnetism and can be ver loyal as friends or lovers.The dark side is Scorpios have a hidden and secretive side and are not averse their very deep understanding of people for their own ends- usually directed toward gaining power.</p>

<p>Scorpio's steely gaze can penetrate to your very core.<br />
but their piercing intuitive powers are hidden by an exterior that often gives no clues as to their findings.<br />
You cant fool a Scorpio.<br />
:|</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore<br />
and that's one of the last things you'll hear from a now-banned Kaliklak.. Anyways, Scorps here are your pics.<br />
<a href="http://www.unicron.com/alterations/figures/scorp.jpg">http://www.unicron.com/alterations/figures/scorp.jpg</a> and<br />
<a href="http://Geocities.com/area51/lair/4136/scorponok.jpg">http://Geocities.com/area51/lair/4136/scorponok.jpg</a> and dunno about Geocities sites, they are'nt allowingme access in this way, but maybe it's a webtv thing.., Her's some killer Scorp/snake hybrid pics.<br />
<a href="http://geocities.com/area51/lair/4136/quickstrike.jpg">http://geocities.com/area51/lair/4136/quickstrike.jpg</a> and<br />
<a href="http://unicron.us/tf1998/cartoon/quickstrike3.jpg">http://unicron.us/tf1998/cartoon/quickstrike3.jpg</a><br />
<a href="http://unicron.us/tf1998/cartoon/quickstrike4.jpg">http://unicron.us/tf1998/cartoon/quickstrike4.jpg</a> ENJOY!<br />
Logged<br />
\&quot;For in my way it lies. Stars, hide your fires; Let not light see my black and deep desires: The eyewink at the hand; yet let that be Which the eye fears, when it is done, to see..,\&quot;</p>

<p>Aya<br />
Manticore wrote:<br />
:| Yes.<br />
THe Scorpio Personality has a habit of reaching the parts other signs do not wish to reach.</p>

<p>Scorpio's steely gaze can penetrate to your very core.<br />
but their piercing intuitive powers are hidden by an exterior that often gives no clues as to their findings.<br />
You cant fool a Scorpio.<br />
:|<br />
---&gt; yes u can this scorpio anyway...<br />
Cobalt Manticore<br />
Welll, not really fooled, Scorpio well, here goes:</p>

<p>They may be cool on te surface, but underneath, scorpios are very passionate. Both physically and emotionally. WEN LOVE IS SWEET, they are very loyal. but when things go wrong they may show the sting of their tail.</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore<br />
SCORPONOK<br />
ALLEGIANCE: PREDACON<br />
FIRST APPEARANCE: Beast Wars, season 1, episode 1<br />
FUNCTION: DESERT ATTACK COMMANDER<br />
The searing summer heat of the Mojave desert turns into a dry barren wasteland.   A place where only the strong survive.   A place the vicious Scorponok calls home.  With hidden robotic technology incorporated into its scorpion  body structure, this desert attack specialist surprises enemies 3 different ways: by launching its robotic bee; firing a 2 shot missile blast; and by using its terrifying tail for poisonous cyber strikes!</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
Hmmn okay all the various comment seem nearly close to the mark except all you guys left out the Scorpion tendency to attack yourself when the chips are down and there isn't anyone you can definitely blame for it<br />
So there nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
:|I choose to attack Rach, cause I'm all outta chips :|<br />
GIMME SOME FRITOS damn IT! GGRRROOAAARR!!!<br />
lol</p>

<p>The Mother Confesses<br />
Well - ok - I thought I should add a</p>

<p>Not sure how to add pictures etc, so I'll just put a little bit about Scorpions...</p>

<p>Scorpio men are either very handsome<br />
or very ugly.</p>

<p>Scorpio women have a special look straight away.</p>

<p>Scorpios have hypnotic eyes that stare straight into your brain and see all your most private thoughts and rudest secrets.</p>

<p>Scorpios will do anything to be the best. They hate weedy people and they always get what they want.</p>

<p>They are also sneaky and mysterious and they love thinking up cunning plans.</p>

<p>Special Tip: You can always trust a Scorpio to keep safe all your secrets.</p>

<p>Scorpios are difficult to make friends with because:</p>

<p>1.) They are suspicious of strangers, and</p>

<p>2.) They hate being told when they are wrong.</p>

<p>Scorpios find it hard to talk about what they're feeling inside.</p>

<p>Warning: Scorpios love revenge so if you ever do it with anyone else they will chase after you and chop off your bits.</p>

<p>Scorpios find falling in love difficult but once they start, they will love you forever and ever.</p>

<p>Scorpios are crazy about rude ___ because it lets out all their bottled up feelings.</p>

<p>Scorpio's First Rule: Never Trust Anyone</p>

<p>Scorpio's Second Rule: Never Let Your Guard Down</p>

<p>Warning: Scorpios can suddenly feel like doing it at the strangest moments.</p>

<p>Scorpios love flirting and talking about all sorts of rude things.<br />
hehehehe</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
What does a Scorpio do on Halloween?<br />
isn't in it for the candy</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Here's my personal fave!</p>

<p>Who keeps an arrow in his bow, if you prod he lets it go! A fervent friend, a subtle foe- that's Scorpio!</p>

<p>(But that arrow bit is more Saggitarian.. Oh well I give up, just gonna type the stuff now.)</p>

<p>Symbol: The scorpion</p>

<p>Element: water<br />
(Which is interesting because Scorpions evolved from ancient critters closely resembling them and measuring five foot long. Giant water scorps, how did the Greeks know Water was elemented to us?)</p>

<p>Quality: Fixed</p>

<p>Rulers: Pluto, Mars. (Both?)</p>

<p>Colour: Deep red</p>

<p>Gemstone: Opal</p>

<p>Metal: Steel (...?..)</p>

<p>Perfume: Saimese (Siamese?) Benzoin. (Which is kinda sounds like related to Sodium Benzoate, which is used to put Animals to sleep... Niiice, see Scorps get all the floweries..)</p>

<p>Keywords: Intensively, penetrating, secretively.</p>

<p>Rulesthe 8th house which be all of procxreation, birth death sex rebirth, mysteries, the occult, hidden meanings.</p>

<p>(Thought here also, might Scorpio's tail, unusual for most arachnids had given it it's \&quot;phallic\&quot; and \&quot;Sex\&quot; associations?)</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Testing Scorpio Coloration!</p>

<p>teritales<br />
hi Scorpions lol just thought i'd share something with all ya that i have copied from the taurus thread wanted to make sure it wasn't overlooked ya know ......lol</p>

<p>One more thing, Taurus... Scorpio most often gets the nod for being the \&quot;sex sign.\&quot; But we both know a little secret (don't we). The earth sign<br />
Taurus is specifically associated with survival \&quot;through awareness of the senses.\&quot; Associated with the garden of paradise... Taurus reflects a childlike innocence and naivet&eacute; concerning the senses and the fulfillment of instinctual sexual needs. Barring other factors in the chart - of all the signs, you feel the strongest instinctual urge and need for touching and caressing. When it comes down to experiencing pure unbridled physical pleasure and sensuality, Taurus is often in a category all its own.</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	10/25/2003 8:36 am <br />
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<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Horoscope Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  SCORPIO! Oct. 23 - Nov. 21.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
:| I'm rolling in the aisles.<br />
(hee hee)<br />
Raaaahahahahaaaa!!!}</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Did I also mention I got Mercury in Scorpio? 11'37'40, 4th house retrograde<br />
to be exact, why I talk so... mysteriously? Mwahahaha</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
UHm which set of vocal chords?<br />
Last count was five distinct ones, hehehe. ANyways.</p>

<p>Sun in Scorp makes me secretive, transformative, imaginative vindictive, perceptive, ive ive ive, I've gotta cover Merc in Scorp too, to confirm my vocal capacities here andddd they<br />
INtuitive Penetrating silent thinker. thassal it say. but there's more to it on a personal nonastrological level. Man cannot be defined on stars alone.</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
Isn't it most scarey that we can be though?</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Hmmm kind of yeah, but not frightening scary, most of the astrology I've run across has been so vague and generalised you can pick and choose fromteh total reading and find traits you think of yourself as being.</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
True enough of everything in the long run after all that tends to be how everyone stumbles upon an 'opinion' dissecting everything and coming up with how it suits them at the time</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)<br />
Your October Horoscope by Susan Miller</p>

<p>Scorpio is an assertive, energetic sign that gets frustrated by nothing more than being held back by a series of delays and postponements. That was the case in August and September, but October will bring a bright new day. Mars, one of your two rulers, as well as Mercury was retrograde, but both moved forward with a bolt at the end of September. You can now breathe a sigh of relief. If you felt nothing was clicking into place last month, have heart; it will be just the opposite in October, especially at month's end. Your social life will perk up and financial deals that were stymied will start to move forward.</p>

<p>You are probably chomping at the bit, but you still have to refine and polish your plans until they are ready to show to higher-ups and others. Plans for your personal life still need to be better organized before you launch them, so don't be too hasty now that the barriers to progress are falling. The Sun is currently moving through your twelfth house, a place in your chart considered to be perfect for contemplation and strategic planning but not action. So, take it slow and steady.</p>

<p>Your big moment to unveil your plans will come on the annual new moon in Scorpio on October 25.</p>

<p>(Is'nt that what I'm doing with all these darn horoscope posts?~Editor, lol.)</p>

<p>That new moon will throw the spotlight on you, exactly what you need to get your dream heard and realized. (If you can't get others' attention, nothing much happens; that's not just astrology, but one of the rules of the universe.) This new moon will send a wink to Uranus, which means some out-of-the-blue news or opportunity will set your spirits soaring.</p>

<p>Just don't wait for your phone to ring with news. To enlarge the power of this moon, you will need to cast a wide net and show the universe where you'd like to see your luck occur. A new moon in one's own birth sign is a true cosmic gift, for it allows you to choose to direct its powerful energies any way you please. It is not operative for just one day but for two weeks, giving plenty of time to take action.</p>

<p>You are particularly lucky this year, because not only will you have the new moon and Sun in Scorpio, but also Venus and Mercury. This buildup of cosmic energy will give you considerable clout at month's end. If you are saying, \&quot;If I tried, I couldn't even have gotten arrested last month!\&quot; Well, that will change now.</p>

<p>(Don't take me literally!)</p>

<p>Where do you want to put your energies? Ask yourself, \&quot;If I could make just one change in my life, a change that would alleviate much of the stress I feel, what would it be?\&quot; That's the area where you need to see progress, and that's where you should put your focus this month.</p>

<p>You have almost all of October to decide exactly which steps you will take.</p>

<p>Remember the plan: We plant seeds on the new moon in our sign and reap the benefits on a full moon in our sign. In this case, the new moon in Scorpio will be October 25, and the next full moon in Scorpio will occur on May 4, 2004, a powerful eclipse. You have six months to affect change &mdash; and it's all very do-able. If your plan is complex and perhaps a bit overwhelming, then break it into smaller pieces and work on each phase in a step-by-step process. Plan to have phase-one done by May. Knowing there will be an eclipse in your sign in six months is knowing that the universe will certainly help you make your transition.</p>

<p>With all this thinking and reflecting, it doesn't mean October will be exactly quiet &mdash; far from it!</p>

<p>A case in point will come with the full moon on Friday, October 10, which should be positive but possibly a bit strenuous. It seems you may have to concentrate on finishing up a rather large assignment within four days of that full moon.</p>

<p>Luckily, full moons bring out lots of team spirit, so your co-workers will be working hard alongside you. You can count on them to pull though. Saturn is in a hard angle to this full moon, so it's apparent that the job at hand is arduous. Legal advice may be needed, or you may be dealing with a difficult-to-please client based at a distant city (even possibly abroad). You can handle it, so don't be concerned, but this full moon could make you spread your energies thin. Protect against flu and colds.</p>

<p>Speaking of health, the full moon on October 10 will send its spotlight into your sixth house, so you may be getting medical test results back, or you may finally go for that checkup you've been meaning to schedule. This would be the perfect time to do so. If you don't do some preventative care, your body will begin to squeak to let you know it wants some attention! Take care of dental and eye exams, too.</p>

<p>Career and real estate matters will both be lit up on one gorgeous day that should brim with opportunity and happy coincidence<br />
&mdash; October 22. You may hear good news on either front, take the initiative by scheduling an important appointment, meeting or presentation on this stellar day.</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Creatively, this will be a very strong month. If you have had a block to get over &mdash; if you just couldn't think of any original ideas &mdash; that all will change in October. The creative cycle is said to refresh itself every 90 minutes, so on a good day (say, October 3, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 25-31), reserve some time to devote to your craft. Stay with your project for at least 90 minutes to allow your breakthrough to occur, as you won't know where you are in your cycle when you start. Do so, and you should see some impressive results this month.</p>

<p>Socially, things are about to rocket forward. Mars has been in your house of true love since June, but at the end of July Mars began retrograding and your love life seemed to stall. Thankfully, Mars moved forward again at the very end of September, opening up October for you in a big way.<br />
Helping matters will be Venus' move into Scorpio for her annual visit to your sign on October 9, to stay until November 2. That's more than enough time to help you find new love or boost an established relationship to more passionate heights. This period would also be the perfect time to schedule a new look &mdash; get your hair styled or colored and shop for new things to wear.</p>

<p>One of your best romantic nights will be when Venus and Mars waltz across the midnight sky on October 10, the same night as that full moon. This will be a great day for singles, because when these planets are involved the sparks of new love are always present.</p>

<p>Attached Scorpios will enjoy this night too because, as said, Venus will be in Scorpio and her lover Mars will be in fellow water-sign Pisces, currently lighting your house of true love. This is a divine combination for you! Mark this red-letter day!</p>

<p>You will have another special romantic day on Saturday, October 18, when Venus in Scorpio will make a cosmic phone call to Jupiter, the planet of good fortune. This will be an extraordinary day because Jupiter will be positioned in your eleventh house of friends, fun, hopes and wishes. Put a gold star on this day!</p>

<p>Couples who want a baby but for some reason tabled that decision over the past two months may now decide it's a great idea after all. The new moon in Scorpio on October 25 could be the perfect time to try for conception.</p>

<p>(Remember, you will have two weeks of energy from that date. Hopefully that will work with your &mdash; or your wife's &mdash; conception cycle.)</p>

<p>At month's end at October 30, when the Sun and Mars will be so perfectly angled, love will bloom. You will feel very confident, and that may be the most potent and sexy weapon you have. If invited to a Halloween party, go!</p>

<p>Summary:<br />
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&quot;79&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	10/25/2003 8:47 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (3 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse! Astrology! Hor<br />
oscope Astrology!<br />
(Moderator: Metaphorm)  SCORPIO! Oct. 23 - Nov. 21.&laquo; Previous Topic [Disclaimer, in these posts Ngilah is not trying to set me up with anyone, these are example compatibility reports. Though if any scorps are looking for a mate these categories will(Might) be helpful to ya!!]</p>

<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Horoscope Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  SCORPIO! Oct. 23 - Nov. 21.</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Scorpio + Virgo<br />
Your Virgo lover is good for you, Scorpio. Virgos are patient, kind, industrious, and wouldn't dream of being too demanding. You want control, and they will give it to you if it makes you happy. Your Virgo lover is basically reserved, and your strong-yet-gentle love will thrill them. You will adore the solid grounding they bring to your live, especially when your water-sign emotions get stormy. Your lover will calm your inner seas, soothe your savage breast, and point out the practical solutions right in front of you. Virgo will not squander your money or compete with you for material gains. Your Virgo will be content with what you have together.<br />
Virgos are organized and work very hard -- so do you -- so your lover will earn your highest respect. Virgos are very verbal, which can seem a little much to silent Scorpio at times (who won't always respond Virgo's criticism very well), but perhaps it's good that one of you is a communicator. Sometimes we marry someone exactly like the person we wish we were.<br />
Sexually, Virgos are very aware of their bodies and will revel in your masterful lovemaking. Virgos are refined, however, so don't become a wild animal the first few times you go to bed together or your lover will think you are a bit perverted -- lighten up! Trust that Virgo's earthy nature will provide all the sensuality and lustiness you crave. No, Virgo doesn't have your ability to scale the mountain tops of spirituality or dive to the emotional depths of the sea of love; your highs and lows are more extreme. Yet, Virgo's more level approach to life and love, in time, may prove to be incredibly appealing to you.<br />
Ngilah<br />
Scorpio + Libra<br />
You are a bundle of profound feelings and emotions, but your lover is analytical and brainy; Libras are social but you, Scorpio, are a loner. Can you find true love with a Libra? Maybe, but it will be a stretch.<br />
The Libra penchant to socialize will be hard on your nerves. You can't understand why your Libra needs to be out or on the phone all the time. Worse, your Libra will want you to be out too, socializing at his or her side. Libra is the natural sign of marriage, so Libras love being a couple, and miss their partners when they're apart. Sometimes you'll be with your Libra, but still a million miles away in your thoughts. Libra will keep wanting to drag you out of your shell. Then there is the matter of all the talking and conversation Libras love. Some nights you won't want to murmur a word, which Libra will find hard to fathom. All this fuss could feel claustrophobic to such an intensely private sign as yourself.<br />
Libras likes to hold the power over a particular area in the relationship. If this area conflicts with a part of life you want to control, there could be a conflict. Libra wants absolute fairness, everything even-Steven, which repels you. Face it: at times you want what you want, and will expect to get it without any flak. In fact, you don't want to have to explain your actions and feelings at all. You may ask yourself: isn't expressing my needs enough? Apparently not. You also aren't sure why Libra's opinions waffle so much -- your opinions are strong and clear. Libras keep wanting to get more information before they make a final decision.<br />
Things go great in bed, however, which is why you may be so powerfully drawn to your Libra. Your lover is elegant, refined, and open to what you want to do. Libra is ruled by Venus, your ruler is Mars, so there is a special astrological attraction between you. Those two planets have been called The Celestial Lovers, so you could experience amazing compatibility. This is true for both sexes, however female Libras have especially strong affinity here, for they adore being caught up in powerful and masterful Scorpio seductions. But Scorpio women, do remember: if you are with a male Libra, engage him, embrace him, entice and enchant him. Men love to be seduced just as much as women do.<br />
At the end of the day, you will still have to cope with your basically different lifestyles. With you, your Libra may start to feel like he or she is single again, increasingly going out alone. Libras don't share Scorpio's obsession with fidelity when they are unhappy -- you'll have a problem if Libra becomes lonely and vulnerable on someone else's shoulder. You will have to change your ways -- but when you truly love someone, anything is possible.</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Scorpio + Scorpio<br />
Wow! In some of the astrology textbooks, a Scorpio in love with a Scorpio is a pretty potent brew! Do the two of you ever get out of bed? Talk about a nuclear reaction! This relationship is a firecracker, and all of it is powerfully good. You both are physical, emotional, and expressive. Your feelings run very strong and deep. Together you build a circle of love around you that the outside world simply cannot penetrate.<br />
The trouble here is that both of you can get a bit possessive -- so in the early stages, you may be monitoring each other's comings and goings quite closely. You each like to know more about the other than you'll tell about yourself, but you can't get away with that here. You've met your match; your soul mate knows all your instincts and hot buttons. You both are intuitive and compassionate, which is wonderful because your emotional foundation together will be strong. In this relationship, you lovers communicate without speaking, by using your uncommonly expressive eyes. With a wink, a glance, or a gaze, you can transmit paragraphs of information.<br />
Go ahead, for this could be the love of your life. You want intensity, and you've got it with this lover.</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Scorpio,+ Sagittarius<br />
Before you go any further -- wait! Think about this very carefully, Sagittarius. Perhaps it was the mysterious aura, or the powerful sexuality that drew you initially to your Scorpio lover. Or perhaps it was his or her depth of feeling and passion for life, which is unmatched by anyone else you've met. As a Sadge, you bring lively conversation to this union, as well as the love of travel and serious study. You will introduce your Scorpio to all kinds of successful people, and your lover will be thrilled and stimulated by your influence in his or her life. There has probably been more than one night when you two stayed up until the wee hours, discussing the meaning of life over coffee.<br />
But there will be problems. You may be sucked down by the undertow of the sensationally good sex, but it comes with a price -- and you of all signs will be unwilling to pay it. Scorpios are highly possessive, intense, and even jealous at times. They want to become one with you, for eternity. Your sign, however, is the sign of the bachelor (male or female). Why? Because Sagittarians prize freedom of movement and a firm, separate identity above all else. Commitment does not come easily to you. Scorpio will accuse you of skimming over the surface of life, never really drilling down to the core. You might even agree with this -- you aren't too interested in experiencing all the rings in Dante's inferno. Your Scorpio lover is going to turn out to be high maintenance and the question is, are you up to it?<br />
Jupiter-ruled Sagittarius is a happy sign, and paired with such an intense sign as Scorpio can be claustrophobic at times. And then there will be those lover's quarrels! Are you ready for the gloomy silences? You may go for days without speaking or acknowledgement, and there may be hours of feeling guilty for something you aren't quite sure you even did.<br />
Yes? Well, then, go for it! Nothing in this life is perfect, and if you love your Scorpio, know that he or she will give you the kind of fidelity that you only used to dream was possible. Your Scorpio will adore you every day of your life. When they commit they commit with a near-obsession. And then, of course, there's the amazing sex you'll have...<br />
Sometimes the most interesting relationships develop when opposites attract. You're intense and shrewdly realistic, able to see through people' hidden agendas in the blink of an eye. Sagittarius are all sunny optimism, and hopelessly impressionable. This is a hard mix, because you are a fixed (somewhat intractable) water sign in love with a mutable (flexible) fire sign. If your lover's water element doesn't put out the fire in your relationship early on, you stand a good chance of success.<br />
Primarily an intellectual sign, Sagittarius do not have your capacity for deep emotions and passion, nor your sharp intuition. They see themselves as basically objective and rational, but you understand that facts can be deceptive. You trust your gut instincts implicitly, but still you don't want to be put in the position of having to justify your instinct-based conclusions.<br />
Sagittarius are very communicative -- virtual chatterboxes -- and they adore intellectual debates, no matter which side of the question they're on. You find all this talk wearing. If you wanted to debate everything you'd be on Crossfire or Meet the Press. But Sadges watch the Discovery Channel for kicks. Good grief! That's entertainment? While Sagittarius fantasizes about taking a trek through Africa, you just want to chill out in your hammock at home. You'd rather unwind in front of an action drama, a murder mystery, or even the Playboy channel. But these low-brow flights of fantasy make Sagittarius leave the room in disgust. The TV remote control wars begin -- troubles, troubles.<br />
And it gets worse: being a water sign, you are compassionate, but Sadges are brutally honest. Your lover's comments roll over you on occasion with the subtlety of a tank; while you can take constructive, sensitive feedback, you bristle at Sadge's style. You want to get married, Sadge isn't ready. Sagittarius will delay commitment as long as possible, for they have bigger things to do first. Sexually, they want a light touch without all the opera.<br />
Okay, okay, I have laid it on rather thick. I see you're disappointed. I can hear you protest that you love your Sadge. Perhaps you have a lot of fire and air in your chart, which would make this union work. My advice is to know one another well before you make plans for the future. Stay together for at least a few years. What if you already know you love him or her? Then hang on. You may be relishing the differences that would drive other couples apart.</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Scorpio + Capricorn<br />
This pairing gets two enthusiastic thumbs up! Your Capricorn sweetheart has big career ambitions, and you can relate to that well. Scorpio is the sign of obsession, so you think it's odd when someone doesn't have something he or she is passionate about. You will enthusiastically support your lover's goals and offer him or her savvy advice about everything from corporate politics to financial investments. Security is important to you both, so there is no conflict on that score. You are particularly talented with negotiation, so your lover will gain much from your street-smart, intuitive take on situations that will arise during his or her quest for success. You will like Capricorn's realism and firm grounding, which will anchor you emotionally.<br />
Capricorns are known workaholics, but your lover will appreciate your efforts to turn his or her attention away from the office once in a while. Sexy Scorpio has absolutely no trouble doing that! The two of you vibrate perfectly to the same sexual frequency, and so you are likely to feel deeply satisfied on a physical and emotional level. Earth signs are in touch with their bodies and highly tactile, so they enjoy lusty sex.<br />
There may be times you wish your lover had the emotional capacity to go into the depths of your soul, but few signs could ever reach the levels that you reach without even trying. Your spectrum of feelings is broader and deeper than most signs -- your lows are lower, your highs are higher. But even though your lover isn't built the way you are, Capricorn will be awestruck by how cherished he or she feels with you and will return this love to you in full. As you fall deeper in love you will demand complete fidelity, but Capricorn will commit easily and freely to you.<br />
Your lover is an earth sign, you are water, and the mix is likely to produce a wonderful new beginning in your life. Proceed!</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Scorpio + Aquarius<br />
Aquarius' high-brow intellect and breathtaking view of the future is sure to draw you closer in the very early stages of your relationship. Still, this pairing is a hard one to maintain -- Aquarius likes loose emotional bonds, and you're just the opposite. As a Scorpio, you are a virtual ball of warm emotion and attentiveness, but your Aquarius lover may not know what to make of your mixture of passion and obsession. Aquarians are known to pride themselves on their cool objectivity. \&quot;Why can't Aquarius feel more?\&quot; you may ask yourself. In turn, Aquarius will wonder why you can't trust the facts right in front of you, and rely less on your intuition. You will bristle up at having to explain yourself.</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	11/3/2003 8:52 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I unread 	 (4 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>Indeed, Scorpio has a fascinatin with power, how to use it, how to master it, and how to hold it over people. At times, this can extend to extreme cruelty, for Scorpio is a Vindictive, brooding sign which never forgets a grudge. Scorpio can also have an inner self-destruct button that ispushed compulsively from tiem to time.</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	canuck3571  	11/8/2003 3:25 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (5 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>stop it... you're scaring me....</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	11/8/2003 5:08 pm <br />
To: 	canuck3571 	 (6 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>scor-pi-on: animal related to the spiders, having a slender body, pincers, and a poisonous sting at the end of its tail.</p>

<p>poi-son: substance that can injure or kill when it is taken in or absorbed by a living thing. To injure or kill with such a substance. To put a deadly substance Into something. To corrupt ot ruin.</p>

<p>pin-cers: Tool with jaws hinged like Scissors, for Holding/Bending/Twisting/Pulling. Like the pinching claws of an arthropod.</p>

<p>{lol, I could'nt find my Astrology book, but I still wanted to scare Canuck. hahaha}</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	11/19/2003 9:49 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (7 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>{Good Scorpio Song, at least for me.}</p>

<p><br />
HOW YOU REMIND ME - NICKELBACK</p>

<p>Never made it as a wise man<br />
I couldn't cut it as a poor man stealin'<br />
Tired of living like a blind man<br />
I'm sick of sight without a sense of feeling</p>

<p>And this is how you remind me<br />
This is how you remind me<br />
of what I really am<br />
This is how you remind me<br />
of what I really am</p>

<p>It's not like you to say sorry<br />
I was waitin' on a different story<br />
This time I'm mistaken for<br />
handing you a heart worth breakin'<br />
And I've been wrong, I've been down<br />
Into the bottom of every bottle<br />
These five words in my head scream,<br />
\&quot;Are we having fun yet?\&quot;</p>

<p>Yet? Yet? Yet? No, no.<br />
Yet? Yet? Yet? No, no.</p>

<p>It's not like you didn't know that<br />
I said I love you and I swear I still do<br />
It must have been so bad<br />
Cuz living with me must have<br />
damn near killed you</p>

<p>And this is how you remind me<br />
of what I really am<br />
This is how you remind me of<br />
what I really am</p>

<p>It's not like you to say sorry<br />
I was waitin' on a different story<br />
This time I'm mistaken<br />
for handing you a heart worth breakin'<br />
And I've been wrong, I've been down<br />
Into the bottom of every bottle<br />
These five words in my head scream,<br />
\&quot;Are we having fun yet?\&quot;</p>

<p>Yet? Yet? Yet? No, no.<br />
Yet? Yet? Yet? No, no.<br />
Yet? Yet? Yet? No, no.<br />
Yet? Yet? Yet? No, no.</p>

<p>Never made it as a wise man<br />
I couldn't cut it as a poor man stealin'<br />
And this is how you remind me</p>

<p>This is how you remind me<br />
This is how you remind me<br />
of what I really am<br />
This is how you remind me<br />
of what I really am</p>

<p>It's not like you to say sorry<br />
I was waitin' on a different story<br />
This time I'm mistaken<br />
for handing you a heart worth breakin'<br />
And I've been wrong, I've been down<br />
Into the bottom of every bottle<br />
These five words in my head scream,<br />
\&quot;Are we having fun yet?\&quot;</p>

<p>Yet? Yet? Are we having fun yet?<br />
Yet? Yet? Are we having fun yet?<br />
Yet? Yet? Are we having fun yet?<br />
(Five words in my head)<br />
Yet? Yet? Are we having fun yet?<br />
(Five words in my head)</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/30/2004 10:17 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (8 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>The Scorpion King</p>

<p>Sex, swordplay and stupidity.</p>

<p>The three S's of a fine movie-going experience come together in this spring's sweatiest fun-in-the-sun pic, The Scorpion King.</p>

<p>The Scorpion King is a prequel to the recent Mummy movies in much the same way that Ice Age was a prequel to Waterworld. It's not.</p>

<p>See, once upon a summer blockbuster there was this successful film called The Mummy. It spawned an equally successful sequel called The Mummy Returns. The Mummy Returns began with a prologue describing some pro-wrestler who made a deal with a God, bit a desert scorpion in half and became an immortal heavy. Now we have the two-hour epic story of said bug-eater, and it actually has nothing whatsoever to do with the five minutes of footage we saw in The Mummy Returns. All it has in common is the name, and the actor.</p>

<p>Which is all it really cares about.</p>

<p>The Scorpion King (the movie, not the prologue) is about this big warrior named Maa..Matry.. Maamaa.. let's just call him The Rock. 5,000 years ago, give or take a month, The Rock is hired by a bunch of downtrodden pro-wrestlers and football cheerleaders to assassinate a sorceress named ... named... let's call her Hot Naked Chick. The idea is that if The Rock kills Hot Naked Chick then the bad guy, named...Mem...Mnem.. Mepp... let's call him Bad Guy, will be defeated in battle.</p>

<p>Raise your hand if you think The Rock is going to kill Hot Naked Chick.</p>

<p>Now raise your hand if you think The Rock is going to sleep with Hot Naked Chick and kill Bad Guy instead.</p>

<p>So while the rest of us sit and wait for The Rock to figure this out, we get to spend a great deal of time running around in the desert, looking at all the pretty, pretty people. Apparently, ugly people hadn't yet been invented 5,000 years ago. Who knew?</p>

<p>If you think The Scorpion King is anything other than eye candy, a Conan for the 21st Century, you're an idiot. And even comparing it to Conan is a bit of a stretch. While Arnold became a star by grunting and looking upset, The Rock is going to become a star by flexing, smiling, and charming the chainmail thongs off of everyone in upper Egypt.</p>

<p>This is The Rock's coming out party, and you're all invited. Pop open a brew, kick your legs up and cheer.</p>

<p>The Rock's first line, delivered while holding a ridiculously over-sized crossbow with about twenty arrows lined up on it, is simply \&quot;Boo.\&quot;</p>

<p>It pretty much stays there for the entire film.</p>

<p>Why is this guy the Scorpion King?</p>

<p>Well, in The Mummy Returns, he became The Scorpion King by one-upping the Survivor Food Challenges and eating a live, poisonous scorpion. In this movie, he becomes the Scorpion King by... well... by.. well... actually, he never does become The Scorpion King. Hope I haven't ruined anything for you. The symbol of The Scorpion King, carried over from the previous movie is actually used by Bad Guy.</p>

<p>Who calls himself King. And keeps pet Scorpions. Which, stop me if I'm crazy, kinda makes me wonder if Bad Guy is actually The Scorpion King while The Rock is... well.. The Rock.<br />
Like it matters - we're here for the action and booty, right?</p>

<p>Plenty of booty. At one point, a bunch of scantily-clad revelers break out their best Britney Spears moves. Hot Naked Chick is incredibly hot, and in one chase sequence, actually naked. And there are other female warriors, each of whom ascribe to the 'stand suggestively, jiggle booty, slash with sword, repeat' philosophy of fighting. And not to be sexist, there are tons and tons of very hot, sexy, naked men as well. A feast for the eyes of all.</p>

<p>And then there's the action.</p>

<p>Surprisingly, for a film that is basically a spin-off of one of the largest CGI franchises in recent history, there isn't a lot of CGI. No magic. No monsters. No mummies. Men and women, wearing a wonderfully diverse collection of trashy lingerie, attack each other with swords, arrows and their fists. As if that isn't enough, a couple of the extended fight sequences are, truth be told, nothing more than costumed versions of WWF Smackdown. After all, let's not forget where our hero comes from. He may be the next big thing.</p>

<p>He may be a charming, fun personality whom we can't help but want to watch.<br />
But strip away his clothes (not a difficult task) and he's still headlining RAW Is WAR.</p>

<p>When all is said and done, is this a good movie? Hell no. Is it a good film to rent, drink beer and taunt?</p>

<p>Hell yes. They fight, they stand around waiting to fight, they glisten with sweat under the hot sun. The only thing it's missing is a gratuitous bathing scene. Oh wait, it has that, too.<br />
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Scorpion King</p>

<p>Rated: PG-13</p>

<p>Directed By: Chuck Russell</p>

<p>Starring: The Rock, Steven Brand, The Rock's left pectoral, Kelly Hu, The Rock's quivering thigh, Michael Clarke Duncan, The Rock's raised eyebrow, Grant Heslov, The Rock's Left Toenail</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	7/1/2004 7:20 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (9 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>i'd like to know if the writer of that bit was male or female... lol... well written anyways! amazing how people get away with crap like that... and i so did buy that movie too  :(</p>

<p>but yeah, i'm definitely down with the taunting deal... makes it a worthwhile purchase</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	7/2/2004 7:31 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (10 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>*The guy's name was \&quot;The Self Styled Critic\&quot; and he's a little harsh on everyone, lol. I got all the current mummies, and one daddy, lol, the Scorpion King!</p>

<p>\&quot;I!!!! STAND ALONE!!!\&quot;</p>

<p>Awesome soundtrack.*</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	7/2/2004 9:02 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (11 of 38) <br />
 	45.11 in reply to 45.10 </p>

<p>yeah RIGHT...</p>

<p>Aqrn runs off to search for \&quot;The Self Styled Critic\&quot;...</p>

<p>and finds nothing!  got a link? for, like, people with REAL computers??<br />
______________________________________<br />
Edited 07/07/2004 19:30 ET ET by Aqrn</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	7/6/2004 10:41 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (12 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>*Real Computers? and I HATE that \&quot;reet\&quot;, lol, Grrraaaah!!!</p>

<p>The Self-Made Critic - In Theaters<br />
<a href="http://www.selfmadecritic.com">http://www.selfmadecritic.com</a>/</p>

<p>SelfMADE Sorray! Little misspell there.*</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	7/7/2004 7:28 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (13 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>kinda didn't get that misspell there, but thx!</p>

<p>Aqrn speeds off to kill the accent...  ;)</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	7/7/2004 11:25 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (14 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>*Heaven forbid, ya wind up sounding NewZealish, lol.*</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	7/8/2004 8:59 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (15 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>ookay, the Self-Made Critic's name is Dave... and when watching Stuck on You, he \&quot;giggled\&quot; Coke out his nose... teehee! and he's putting out a movie, called The Eliminator, which should be on video soon... people! watch it!</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/1/2005 9:22 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (16 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>*Doesn't Eliminate mean also to Poop? I'm not paying theatre prices to watch a movie about a guy who poops. lmao.</p>

<p>Anyways what sign was I on? Oooh DUH! My Sign!!!<br />
S!<br />
C!<br />
O!<br />
R!<br />
P!<br />
I!<br />
O!<br />
YAY SCORPIOS!</p>

<p>From the end of Libra's charm straight to the rack of Scorpio. Charm aside, let's Yeah-heyhah, whatcha say? Scorpios got all the right moves, whether its kissing or killing.*</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/1/2005 7:48 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (17 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>Aqrn shakes her head at the insanity of it!</p>

<p><br />
Scorpio Compatibility</p>

<p>SCORPIO goes with Taurus, Cancer, Virgo and Capricorn. (Best match is Capricorn)</p>

<p>Best Match For Scorpio Is Capricorn<br />
These two can not only understand one another extremely well, but can actually match sensitivities and emotions, almost (if not actually) on a psychic level. A very long lasting relationship, these two seldom ever break up.</p>

<p>Worst Match For Scorpio is Aries<br />
The somewhat possessive Scorpio will never go for the love them and leave them attitude that Aries sometimes seems to exhibit. It's not that Aries are immoral, it is just that they give this impression too often to get along for great periods with the Scorpio. Also, the \&quot;depth\&quot; of Scorpio is somewhat foreign to Aries.</p>

<p><br />
Aqrn whistles and hums...</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/1/2005 9:54 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (18 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>*LMMFGDARO!</p>

<p>{I have nothing healthwise to report for the scorpios except that their extreme psychosomatic nature and intense feelings of attraction will draw them to people or draw people to them. Unacted upon urges can build up and manifest as headaches, mood irritation, etc.}</p>

<p>Hmmm, Zag is a Cappy, but well, he'd look horrible in a blue velvet miniskirt, let's just leave it at that, lol*</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/2/2005 7:36 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (19 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>&lt;smirks!&gt;   &gt;:)</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/3/2005 12:27 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (20 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>*\&quot;SMIRKER!!! MANGLE!!!\&quot; ~Scorponok, Transformers Beast Wars, Season 1. &lt;high-5s Alluminus for the quick reference save&gt; and we won't tell ya what happens after he yells that, but it kinda all goes to hell, lol.*</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	1/4/2005 3:07 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (21 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>Scorpio: The Inner You</p>

<p>You have great strength, determination, and willpower. But no matter how calm and cool you appear on the outside, you've got a well of seething emotions underneath. For the most part, though, you keep your intensity under control by channeling it into useful activities. You're a high achiever, and you seem to \&quot;get\&quot; things in a flash--with powerful psychic feelings you've learned to trust. Your instincts tell you that you're destined to do something important and you're not going to let yourself fail along the way. When you latch on to a new opportunity, you explore it in great depth before going ahead. Deep inside you is a gladiator spirit, and if you channel this fighting energy into positive goals (your continuing lesson), you will always be one of life's great winners. At times, however, you feel you are a lone warrior in a harsh world. You're a complex person who can't always express how you feel, but one thing is certain: The things you want, you want badly.</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/9/2005 8:05 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (22 of 38) <br />
 	<br />
The Decanates of Scorpio<br />
<br />
First Decanate: October 23 through November 1<br />
<br />
<b>Keyword:</b> Integrity<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Serpens, the Serpent, symbolizing power and occult knowledge.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Pluto<br />
<br />
Second Decanate: November 2 through November 11<br />
<br />
<b>Keyword:</b> Regeneration<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Lupus, the Wolf, held aloft by Centaurus. The Wolf symbolizes offering.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Neptune<br />
<br />
Third Decanate: November 12 through November 21<br />
<br />
<b>Keyword:</b> Clarification<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Aquila, the Eagle, whom the Greeks considered the only creature able to outstare the Sun. The Eagle is symbolic of rising above earthly limitations.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Moon<div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	10/27/2005 9:34 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (23 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>KaRaOkE TiMe To ThE SCORPION KINGS!:</p>

<p><a href="http://jewleelyn.com/tunage/godsmack-istandalone.mid.gz">http://jewleelyn.com/tunage/godsmack-istandalone.mid.gz</a></p>

<p>I've told you this once before can't control me<br />
If you try to take me down you're gonna break<br />
I feel your having nothing that you're doing for me<br />
I'm thinkin you are a fake, you are that way<br />
I stand alone<br />
Inside I stand alone<br />
You're always hiding behind your so called goddess<br />
So what you don't think that we can't see your face<br />
Resurrecting back before the final fallen<br />
I'll never rest until I can make my own way<br />
I'm not afraid of fading<br />
I stand alone<br />
Feeling your sting down inside me<br />
I'm not tired forever<br />
I stand alone<br />
Everything that I believe is fading<br />
I stand alone<br />
Inside I stand alone<br />
Now it's my time<br />
It's my time to dream<br />
Dream of the sky<br />
Make me believe that this place isn't made by the poison in me<br />
Help me decide if my fire will burn out before you can breathe<br />
Breathe into me<br />
I stand alone<br />
Inside I stand alone<br />
Feeling your sting down inside me<br />
I'm not tired forever<br />
I stand alone<br />
Everything that I believe is fading<br />
I stand alone<br />
Inside I stand alone<br />
Inside I stand alone Inside</p>

<p>{Happy damned birthdays you black scuttlers, and may it fill our dark little hearts with secret joys and fulfilled mysterious passions, hraaaah!}</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	11/11/2005 10:22 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (24 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>*Some presents I opened early, killer new shirts, a MacFarlane Dragon from the series with the dragons in it, and two cards with money in it. In Shade I'll just expect gifts of gold and maybe a chaos helm shield and scimitar, sapphire is good too, mace of justified violence with sapphire trident.*</p>

<p>{Ok ok it's about Scorpio, but ok let's see, 15th, third decanate scorpio, blablablah, PRESENTS NOW! Erh, that is, if ya want, lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	peace7408  	12/4/2005 11:35 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (25 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>lmao ya zag in a skirt ? never !!!!!!!<br />
P E A C E</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	12/8/2005 6:56 pm <br />
To: 	peace7408 	 (26 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>*I can hardly imagine Zagreo anything, aint seen him in several weeks, a month or two, but it's peaceful and we can hope his mind is back on the mend.*</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	11/12/2006 4:30 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (27 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>*Someone's got a birthday coming up, and I can definitely run up an events chart on your MySpace that you can post there! Btw, wassap Scorpios! It's about that time.*</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/13/2006 5:34 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (28 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>Correct me if you're wrong, but do you not need things like time and place as well for what I resume would be an Events Chart? Yes a birthday is coming up, but I'll celebrate afterwards, surviving it, lol. Lemme go see what can get for you on some astrodata for you to plug in. brb.</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/13/2006 5:44 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (29 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>It'll have to wait, dialup's playing bloody hellish slow tonight. But happy birthday to me, soon happy birthday to me soon. Happy birthday blablablah. Fyi, I'll be 33, cubed.</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	11/16/2006 7:13 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (30 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>*Bday gifts run up for this year! The DaVinci Code DVC on DVD lol, a twin bladed decorative lethal black steel knife called the Scorpion Custom {shaders think Ebony Blade!}, a dragon tshirt, a brand new bigger lunchbox, a night vision scope, a taco bell dinner which I seem to be missing the other half if, I think the better half ate half of it, TRANSFORMERS THE MOVIE ON DVD!!!!, Happy happy day., a chattering cackling flashing orc skull {shaders, think Lecter!} and guess that's it so far for this year!*</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;31&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	peace8047  	11/17/2006 3:13 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (31 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>only one thing i can add an you probably already said it since i am sooo good i know some scorps can be very very bad there is little inbetween with us an We do rule lmao</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;32&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/17/2006 4:40 pm <br />
To: 	peace8047 	 (32 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>Totally agreed, lol. It was a wonderful birthday and I thanked all who were involved and others I haven't thanked yet. I was talking with a fellow scorpio and she told me that there is flaws to us though, we fall in and out of lust quickly, we're prone to straying, and we d tend to get real stuck on loyalty, not possessive, but when someone betrays us they are never ever totally forgiven. (and it serves those bastards right, why forgive them anyways, lol) So we're not perfect, but we're still the best.</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;33&quot;;&quot;From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/17/2006 4:50 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (33 of 38) <br />
 	45.33 in reply to 45.31 <br />
A verrry disturrrbing Scorpio Quiz I found: <table border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="600"><tr><td></td><td> You scored as <b>&#38;hearts; HIM</b>. sweet but dangerous...u r an artist at best..<br />
<table border="0" width="300" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td><font face="Arial" size="1">&#38;hearts; HIM</font></td><td><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="63" bgcolor="#dddddd"><tr><td></td></tr></table></td><td><font face="Arial" size="1">63%</font></td></tr><tr><td><font face="Arial" size="1">blah</font></td><td><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="31" bgcolor="#dddddd"><tr><td></td></tr></table></td><td><font face="Arial" size="1">31%</font></td></tr><tr><td><font face="Arial" size="1">sUicide</font></td><td><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="25" bgcolor="#dddddd"><tr><td></td></tr></table></td><td><font face="Arial" size="1">25%</font></td></tr></table><br />
<a href="http://quizfarm.com/test.php?q_id=266121">♥ scorpio ♥</a><font face="Arial" size="1">created with <a href="http://quizfarm.com">QuizFarm.com</a></font></td></tr></table> This cutting yourself stuff among kids is getting way popular right under our noses, what is it about, an psychological ailment or just fashionably dysfunctional? Sheesh, you wanna cut yourself try a chainsaw, lay down and let that sucker rip, and lay it on your neck, the pain is sheer exstacy for all of less than five seconds, lol.&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;34&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	peace8047  	11/18/2006 9:44 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (34 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>i am glad you enjoyed it an im sorry i couldnt be there   but as to my own i stayed at a friends an he bought a 5th an between the 3 of us we proceeded to finish it off p.s. im a scotch man myself</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;35&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/19/2006 4:50 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (35 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>LoL, no worries about not being there, I wasn't there either, I was at work, but did get spoiled with a taco bell lunch, Mwaz to the CG babe you rock! I've been so way into my most recent and finally self bought Bday present Mortal Kombat Armageddon for PS2 that I haven't barely done much else, like posting stuff for here, Shade, and other things, like showering and shaving, lol. Yes my hygeine is a way to execute Fatality now, lmao. I'm wrapping up this weekend seemingly by having a flu so my remaining hours of freedom are marred by a chilly fever and the compelling urges to do absolutely nothing, lol. Oh Scorpios! Check out MK's Scorpion Ninja, the dude flat out rocks and is one of the coolest undeads since Ghost Rider and Freddy!</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;36&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	11/19/2006 5:45 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I unread 	 (36 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>*Still waiting, if it's not displayed frontpage try looking at your earliest blog entry, knowing you, ya hit the ground talking soon after building the runway, lol. Btw, everyone I work with about at the place I guard are scorpios except for one cancer, so conversations get pretty graphic, lol.*</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;37&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	peace8047  	11/21/2006 6:49 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (37 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>when i have the opportunity i will     sounds good</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;38&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/22/2006 4:09 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (38 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>And alas the scorio era comes to an end, at least for this year, and ushers in the age of...,</p>

<p>The sign after Scorpio!</p>

<p>Stargoyle a little help here!?</p>

<p>He says the signs after a Scorpio is messed up hair, wrinkled clothes, coming home a few days later with a kinda beat up but pleasant smirk on your mug, lol.</p>

<p>Can't get a straight answer outta anyone....</p>&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;39&quot;;&quot;I can't believe I missed Scorpio's amorous combinations!! I'll have to get that one up. *Takes note of it.*&quot;
&quot;80&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	10/25/2003 7:34 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!</p>

<p>s){Bloodgeon!} A The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Horoscope Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  LEO! July 23 - August 22.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
FLamboyant, King, Touchy.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Cobalt Caverns!<br />
&laquo; Lion Kings! &raquo;<br />
Zodiac<br />
LEO! July 23 - August 22<br />
&gt;//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore<br />
Yknow. People often mistake me for a Leo until they ire me, lol. goes to show you have to see the whole chart influence, to really get an improved look at a person.</p>

<p>Aya<br />
it's the moon signs<br />
and apart from that, leo's &amp; scorpio's r a lot alike, only scorpios r way kewler<br />
(heh scorpio pride acting up again)</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore<br />
Leos are very bright indeed, for this is a personailty verymuch attuned to the vital life giving qualities of the sun, wheras a Scorpio is a Nocturnal critter. but what's moonlight but reflected sun</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>Aya<br />
Manticore wrote:<br />
Leos are very bright indeed, for this is a personailty verymuch attuned to the vital life giving qualities of the sun, wheras a Scorpio is a Nocturnal critter.</p>

<p>but what's moonlight but reflected sun</p>

<p>leo's n scorpios should b together</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore<br />
Actually it goes two ways depending on the relationship itself. A Leo male and a Scorpio Female: CLash Of Egos, but a Scorpio Male and Leo Female isowerful attraction. Maybe I Dont want to see your picture, lol. I'd be attracted lol Also for Leos, since it's romance reading time I'll also say: Leos are full of passion. They spare no expense wen courting a new love. hey are very demonstrative and loyal, and almost continually in the throes of passion, ( A Scorpio would be like Overdose, lol) remainign very faithful. THey only lose their sparkle when love begins to fade.</p>

<p>Aya<br />
Clash... of ... egoes? i lov my leo boys</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore<br />
Well, naawh there is the wRake*l chart t consider. Try it, ask him his Birth Info, tell him you're into Astrology. Works for me Me:\&quot;Hey what's your birth data, I'm an Astrologer!\&quot;<br />
Cute chick:\&quot; Eeeew Like I betcha als beleive in like Ghosts and Bigfoot and other grody stuff \&quot;<br />
Me:\&quot;Well yes as a matter of a fact I...Hey...Huh?? WHere ya going?? Come back here, wait!! Whoa no no no put the mace down, oh no, uhm no need to cal the Police!\&quot; (See,this approach gets results!! )</p>

<p>Aya<br />
... him n i r both into astrology, but he's kinda stuck on the sun sign stuff... should've asked him his p.o.b. n hour of birth too...</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore<br />
ANd there ya go. btw Congrats on getting your Libra aspects and other chart changes! Sometimes I wonder if My chart ifo is correct. The year of the birth date must be off. At times I feel like I'm actually in my late 30's and other times, just plain over the hill.</p>

<p>Aya<br />
lol well u never no...</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
(A little tuen for the Leos to rock out to, that is unless the Lions Sleep tonight?\&quot;UHWEEMAHWAY!\&quot;)<br />
Audio:<br />
<a href="http://wtv-zone.com/emma/zoo/midis/lionsleepstonight.mid">http://wtv-zone.com/emma/zoo/midis/lionsleepstonight.mid</a></p>

<p>Jojara<br />
What does a Leo do on Halloween?<br />
plans their costume for months, then won't go out because someone else had the same idea</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Who praises all his kindred do, expects his friends to praise them too and cannot sense their pointless veiw? Ah, Leo.</p>

<p>Symbol: THe Lion</p>

<p>ELement: Fire</p>

<p>Quality: Fixed</p>

<p>Ruler: Sun</p>

<p>Colour: Golden Yellow</p>

<p>Gems: Amber, ruby</p>

<p>Metal: Gold</p>

<p>perfume: olibanum</p>

<p>Keywords: Creatively, authoratively, dramatically.</p>

<p>Rules the 5th house of sefexpression, creativity, children, love, pleasure (pur-r-r-r-r-)<br />
ahem....speculation and recreation!</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
OKa my most obvious traits, me power, my pain, My Leo aspects..,<br />
Leos in 1st house, degreed at 10'24'13 direct Moon.</p>

<p>Ascendant Leo's notably quiet in 2nd house, no planets, but an impressive 27'23'38 degrees in my placidus.</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
(disclaimer first i am nuts )<br />
hmmm my keywords for Leo would be...sentences</p>

<p>Yes you are the leader</p>

<p>Yes your hair looks great (sorry i had to mess with it just cause i was feeling suicidal)</p>

<p>Yes you are louder than me</p>

<p>Yes you are in charge</p>

<p>Yes the rest of us will still continue to be dense about all of the above</p>

<p>But when your cause is just and noble we will all bend over backwards to do as you say<br />
(stop looking in the mirror your hair is fine)</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
My Moon in Leo says Proud dramatic, seeks limelite, can be stubborn, and self centered, power ful urge to give and receive affection, adn yes my hair look damn good ty, LOL<br />
MonotarRach<br />
Hahahahaha you are very welcome oh mighty SG (Stargoyle, an old name Bloodgeon was using at that time.) lead us onwards and i'll try not to mess ya hair up in the process</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Leo (July 23- August 22)<br />
Your October Horoscope by Susan Miller</p>

<p>All the relationship ups and downs you thought you left behind months ago appear to be back lately, raising some of the same old issues. This is due to Uranus in retrograde returning to your seventh house of serious relationships. This is the last time in your life that you will experience this aspect. While you feel you can't quite live with a partner (albeit business or romantic), you will also find you can't quite survive without him or her. Under this kind of aspect, it's common to come together, break up, come together again and so it goes. It feels &mdash; and is &mdash; very volatile. What happens in the end will be up to you &mdash; there is no destiny involved here. There does appear to be something you need to discuss.</p>

<p>Between now and December 30 you may experience a series of dramatic meetings, partings, confrontations or discussions, all with the same person. Uranus is simply begging you to take a more creative approach. Rather than take the same stance, try something new. It may work.</p>

<p>The Leos under the most stress right now due to Uranus opposed to their Sun have birthdays around August 20-22. If that includes you, I realize this may be a very hard time and I am so very sorry. This kind of tension can be so isolating, like no one really understands what you are feeling and can't help. In a way this is true, but in a way it isn't. You do have lots of helpful, caring people around you, and that should provide some comfort.</p>

<p>Uranus experiences often put everything on our shoulders to sort out. Uranus teaches the value of strong individuality, and requires that you listen to your inner voice even if it means you have to go against your upbringing or the advice of loved ones. As far as Uranus is concerned, rules are meant to be broken because rules are for the average experience. I bet you feel your experience these days isn't quite average. If that's the case, consider thinking and acting out of the box.</p>

<p>If your birthday falls in July or until August 20, you have already felt this aspect at its most intense. Chances are the experience it brought is still quite vivid in your mind. The earlier your birthday (July 23, for example), the earlier you would experience this. Uranus first entered your opposite sign of Aquarius in January 1996 and began hitting every single Leo birthday, in chronological order from the beginning of the sign to the end.</p>

<p>We all go through an opposition of Uranus to the Sun &mdash; the aspect we are talking about &mdash; at one time or another, but it happens only once in our lifetime. Uranus takes 84 years to circle the zodiac and return to the same position. Its opposition to your Sun can come at any time in your life, depending on the year in which you were born.</p>

<p>Uranus has an interesting influence on our lives. This \&quot;planet of the unexpected,\&quot; as it is often called, has a tendency to present sudden circumstances that require an immediate response &mdash; that part can be very nerve-wracking. But there is something more that happens under this aspect. Usually, under Uranus' power a person tears away from past in some way. This is essentially a one-on-one or a \&quot;me-you\&quot; aspect, making your relationship with a partner most likely to be the focus. Expect changes to occur within both of you.</p>

<p>Some people get divorced or break up with an important partner or friend. Others move cross-country to abandon the city they lived in all their lives. Some change careers or quit the corporate life to start companies. Those are only a few examples, but you get the idea. There seems to be something propelling you &mdash; an outside force, yes, but also an inside force of equal strength that you feel welling up within you. This inner strength is giving you the courage to take action.</p>

<p>Often this dynamic has the feeling of a crisis or ordeal, though for some it can be very a positive and even joyous time. For example, you may decide to get married after a life of being single, or move to a new country and even become a citizen there &mdash; those are Uranus experiences, too, because each involves a break with the past.</p>

<p>In each case, the change would have been long been in the making but lacked a catalyst or the necessary conditions to enact the plan &mdash; until now. Sometimes a great opportunity triggers action and at other times, it simply reached a boiling point. Sometimes there's nothing like tension to make a person leap. Uranus creates an enormous need for independent action and rebellion against shackles of any kind.</p>

<p>Some people have health problems under this aspect but feel no other effects.<br />
(That's the \&quot;me\&quot; side to it.)<br />
If that's true for you, you will thank Uranus for finding the right medical advice. As we discussed, this aspect can arrive at any age. When I had your aspects I was a teenager and had a big, life-threatening operation at that time to correct a congenital problem. I was in the hospital for almost a year. It took two years to recover, but I did, on a nearly miraculous level.</p>

<p>My point in telling you this is NOT to imply that you will go through a harrowing health ordeal. (Good heavens, no! This experience was very unique to me &mdash; Uranus is synonymous with unique.) No, my point is that a health matter can often have a very happy ending under this aspect, even if you wonder if this is true while you are going through it. I was very worried at the time, for sure. (In my natal chart I also have a highly afflicted Uranus based in my first house of physical vitality, which made things much harder.) Even in the face of a serious and difficult medical complication, things worked out well for me. You have every reason to think it will for you, too.</p>

<p>If you are between 40 and 42 years old, you also have Uranus opposed to Uranus in addition to Uranus opposed to the Sun. In this case, you have a double Uranus experience. That must feel like a lot, and I sympathize. You must feel like a tornado has come through your life. I am not saying this dispassionately but with enormous empathy. I wish there were something I could do to make it better! The good thing about this is that you can be sure you are sweeping your life of any dysfunctional elements. You will soon replace what was jettisoned with something far better.</p>

<p>Keep reminding yourself that all Leos will be done with Uranus opposed to their Sun on December 30, 2003, and even if you still have the other aspect, Uranus opposed to Uranus (only pertains to those age 40-42), that will be least less to deal with.</p>

<p>Remember, too, that all tough aspects require some sort of decision. Once you make your choice, you will nearly be out of the woods. Yes, a transition or adjustment may be required, but at least you are finally choosing the direction you want to take. It does get easier, I promise.</p>

<p>Financially, this is both the best of times and the worst of times.</p>

<p>Never have your expenses been so high, but never have you been able to earn so much money. Last month's full moon was a really hard moment, and it may have cost you dearly. If it seems like a vacuum cleaner has been through your account lately, you aren't dreaming. I also don't think it is your fault; there was not much you could have done to avoid this.</p>

<p>Thankfully, nothing as dramatic will hit your bank account this month. I am sure you will be happier when Mars finally leaves your eighth house of joint financial resources in mid-December. Not until then will you be free of many of the unexpected expenses you have been faced with.</p>

<p>(This trend began back in June.)</p>

<p>Last month was also difficult because BOTH Mars, planet of action, and Mercury, planet of communication, were retrograde, which meant they were in a sleep mode; in fact, this was also true in August. That made the chances of seeing any progress very scant until these planets straightened out their orbits. Fortunately, Mercury went direct September 20 and Mars followed suit on September 27. As you begin October, the road will be wide open on all fronts.<br />
Your career is about to bring big news, but not quite yet, for things are not ready to pop just now. Keep your antenna up. There is a major eclipse due at the full moon on November 8 in your tenth house of honors, awards and achievement. Of course I will talk lots about this next month, but for now I wanted you to know that you may hear some unusual career news this month, as sometimes an eclipse will deliver news a month to the day earlier. In this case, news could come around October 8, plus or minus one week.</p>

<p>You may get an offer to interview for an exciting job, or one of the VIPs you report to may announce a departure. Or, your company may merge with another company or there could be a massive reorganization within your department. These are only four examples; there are many other possibilities. Go into this period knowing that under eclipses, often one thing ends and something else begins.</p>

<p>If you hope to get a new job and you have been in the interview process, the final answer will probably come around this date.</p>

<p>Another possibility is that you will begin your interview process near this date. Those born on or near August 9 are most likely to feel career changes as a result of this eclipse.</p>

<p>In the meantime, in October there will be lots of emphasis on the third house, suggesting that paperwork that has been held up may now show up for your signature. If so, your best day to sign would be on October 20. On this day, Venus and Saturn will be beautifully angled and the moon will be in your sign, Leo. Despite the problems we discussed earlier with partners, there seems to be someone who will be very good for you. (It could be this same person or someone else.)<br />
Watch October 3 for a case in point. On that day, your artistic expressions should be amazingly active, thanks to the Sun's sweet collaboration with Neptune.</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
October 22 will be even better. On that day you will prove to be a genius at thinking up new concepts and ideas. If you are in a creative field, be sure to sit down and brainstorm or schedule a key client presentation for this day. People in authority will look kindly on you, for the Sun (authority) will be in an ideal angle to Uranus, planet of innovation. Again on this day, you seem to need a buddy, collaborator, spouse or middleman (agent, representative, lawyer, headhunter)<br />
to really make things happen. Don't think that all collaborators or partners are bad &mdash; there is only one that may be giving you grief right now.</p>

<p>Some of the best moments of the month may center on travel, and seem to come near October 10, the full moon, plus or minus four days.<br />
Just get in your car and drive, dear Leo, and don't forget your iPod and digital camera. You can look at the beautiful changing autumn leaves (my North hemisphere readers) or go off to a lake and bring those new books you were promising yourself to read. Those who were born on August 9 will most enjoy the effects of this full moon.</p>

<p>Also near the full moon on October 10, you may find publishing opportunities dazzle, or enjoy some very upbeat legal news. The ninth house, where this moon will fall, also rules spirituality. If you need to see a priest, minister or rabbi for any reason, this full moon would be a good time to have your visit.</p>

<p>Your home will be the subject of the new moon on October 25. Any decision involving real estate, your main residence or the care of a family member can more easily be solved at this time. Mars will be in such a great position to that new moon, as will be Uranus, that news is bound to come as a surprise<br />
(like everything else this month).</p>

<p>A new moon sets up two weeks of opportunity, with its strongest energy appearing closest to its arrival date. If you have to make a change, search out your options on the weekend of October 25 to October 26 or in the days that follow. With the Sun, Venus, Mercury and the new moon all crowded into this tiny slice of the horoscope pie (the fourth house), you will have plenty of cosmic clout behind you!</p>

<p>Those born on or near July 24 may feel a little tense. You may feel forced into finding a solution to a housing or family situation, but no matter &mdash; it's time to look at your options. You just may find something better than you have now.<br />
Venus' presence will add beauty and love, so if you have no plans to move, maybe you will renovate or redecorate. The end of the month would be the perfect time to do so. If that all sounds like a bit too much, think about all the little things that can refresh your experience at home, like plants and new placemats or a new coat of paint to the living room. Or, if you have enough of what you need, consider giving a party. [&ccedil;&oslash;&ccedil;&dagger;]tails? Dinner party? Pizza get-together? Doesn't matter what kind of affair you host &mdash; just invite the crowd!</p>

<p>Before I go, let's list your best date nights. My first pick is Friday, October 10. Not only will it be a terrific full moon, but Venus and Mars will send kisses across the star-studded sky &mdash; a very sexy vibe. This night will sizzle! If the timing coincides with a long trip, wow, double fun!<br />
Runner-up night will be Thursday, October 9, when Venus and Uranus will be so perfectly angled, an evening sure to be romantic, soft and sweet.</p>

<p>Later in the month, be sure to circle Saturday, October 18, when Venus and Jupiter will embrace and the moon will be in Leo. Anything you do on this night would likely be very elegant, beautiful and memorable &mdash; even it it's expensive, it would be worth it!</p>

<p>Of course, I love Wednesday, October 22, the day we talked about earlier in terms of your creativity. On this day you will be witty and attractive, and you should do you best to be with a crowd of people. This will be such a fine, fun day!</p>

<p>Summary:<br />
Uranus is back in your seventh house of relationships, making things a bit volatile. If you find your life resembles opera, you'll know why. Luckily, Uranus will be gone by December 30, not to return in your lifetime.</p>

<p>Travel will be outstanding this month. Fly to Paris, view fall foliage in Vermont, or investigate Greek islands by yacht. Sound good? You bet! If you haven't taken a vacation yet, do so in October's first half.</p>

<p>Do plan to be home by the October 25 new moon when plans to move, paint, redesign, or renovate will click into place. You will suddenly have more home-related ideas than the crew of Trading Spaces!</p>

<p>Financial news at month's end will be positive too, rounding out a decidedly upbeat month.</p>

<p>Your imagination will sparkle on October 22, your favorite day. Share your thoughts with the world.<br />
You are particularly strong when you blend your energies with a partner. Your boss will call you brilliant &mdash; and guess what? You are.</p>

<p>Next month, at the eclipse on November 8, your career will become a major focus. Keep watch for clues and have a spiffy new resume ready in case you should get that magical phone call.</p>

<p>Metaphorm<br />
Holy toledo and I thought Leos were wordy..,<br />
<a href="http://files.flamingtext.com/files/2003/10/07/flamingtext_com_1065530308_30433.jpg">http://files.flamingtext.com/files/2003/10/07/flamingtext_com_1065530308_30433.jpg</a><br />
hehe not bad</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
The Myth:<br />
To belong to this sign, they say, is to appear to others, as brassy, sassy yet undeniably classy. It is to be brave, bold and bolshy yet still, somehow, more composed than a symphony and more \&quot;confident\&quot; than Chris Tarrant himself. Leos, so the textbooks tell us, are nothing else, 24 hours a day, than stylish show-offs and sexy superstars.</p>

<p>The Truth:<br />
If only! There is of course, a grain of truth in this. In fact there's more than a grain, there's a granary. There is not though, a mill, a stream and a bakery. Or, to put it another way, Leos can, at times be all the above and more - but though the rest of the world seems happy to imagine otherwise, they also just so happen to be human. Leos suffer, Leos struggle, Leos strive and Leos even, sometimes, screw things up. It's just that they have this air of consummate authority about them that makes such fallibility hard to imagine. Even when Leos are collapsing in floods of tears or wallowing in the depths of despair, they come across as attractive, calm and capable.</p>

<p>The Key To Success:<br />
Although you were born under the sign of the lion, you often act more like a puddycat. That's fine for quiet times but, if you ever want to make things change or get results that suit you, you need to start prowling and growling. In astrological tradition, the ruler of your sign is the Sun. Be more like it. Rise up high... and shine!<br />
{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Booyah, to the Leo-haters.<br />
and to Leos too, when you think about it, self-government is the most important type of Rulership,<br />
Signed<br />
Hypocrate Me! LOL</p>&quot;
&quot;80&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/1/2005 9:03 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (2 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>*BEEP BEEP Leo Moon and Ascendant coming through! Ever feel like a poor scorpion trying to keep the leashes on two lions? I gave it up awhile ago and have never been happier, or crazier.*</p>&quot;
&quot;80&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	1/4/2005 4:08 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (3 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>Leo: The Inner You</p>

<p>You have larger-than-life emotions; whether you're experiencing joy, despair, excitement, or love, it might as well be playing on a giant movie screen. You feel you have an important role to play in life and you're going to find it. You need to be involved in the world; in fact, you tend to think of any plan or project you're part of as an extension of who you are. You believe in taking action. Your immediate reaction to any problem is to do something about it rather than sit around pondering it. But you're extremely sensitive and you try to hide this fact under a lot of bravado. It's very important to you to get others' approval. What makes you special, though, is that in spite of your inner qualms, you jut out your chin and walk head-on into any challenge. You have a deep-seated need to prove your worth--not to others but yourself. You'll tackle any job just so you can say, \&quot;I wasn't afraid to try!\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;80&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/9/2005 8:02 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (4 of 25) <br />
 	<br />
The Decanates of Leo<br />
<br />
First Decanate: July 23 through August 1<br />
<br />
<b>Keyword:</b> Self-expression<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Ursa Minor, the Small Bear. This is the constellation of the Little Dipper. The Small Bear symbolizes goals and true direction.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Sun<br />
<br />
Second Decanate: August 2 through August 12<br />
<br />
<b>Keyword:</b> Expansion<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Ursa Major, the Great Bear. This is the constellation of the Big Dipper. The Great Bear symbolizes wisdom.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Jupiter<br />
<br />
Third Decanate: August 13 through August 22<br />
<br />
<b>Keyword:</b> Creativity<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Hydra, the water-serpent, who symbolizes activism and mental energy.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Mars&quot;
&quot;80&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	jennrscott31  	1/9/2005 10:40 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (5 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>what's up  how was your day</p>&quot;
&quot;80&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/10/2005 1:09 am <br />
To: 	jennrscott31 unread 	 (6 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>*My day was fine thank you, lol, uh.</p>

<p>Leo Countries!: France Italy Romania</p>

<p>Leo Cities!: Bath Bristol Chicago Los Angeles Philadelphia Prague Rome.*</p>&quot;
&quot;80&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;From: 	gecho  	1/17/2005 9:37 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (7 of 25) <br />
 	<br />
<b>Leo’s Amorous Combinations</b><br />
<br />
<b>Leo and Aries</b> These two are the superstars of the zodiac. These well-matched partners get along marvelously in the bedroom. They’re an unbeatable combination for deriving sheer joy and excitement from sex. They also share the same likes and dislikes in other areas of life. However, they need all that rapport to overcome one big problem—the head-on collision of two super egos, each of whom wants to play the leading role. They have to learn to share center stage. Otherwise, a glorious mating.<br />
<br />
<b>Leo and Taurus</b> Leo’s sovereign right to rule runs smack up against Taurus’s determination to have its own way. Both are fixed signs, so neither will give an inch. Leo merely becomes angrier and Taurus becomes more obstinate. Thrifty Taurus is cautious and deliberate; Leo expansive and extravagant. Taurus stubbornly refuses to give Leo constant worship, and Leo is too self-centered to give Taurus the devotion it needs. Leo is much more exuberant than Taurus, both is and out of the bedroom. Too many personality conflicts here.<br />
<br />
<b>Leo and Gemini</b> They strike off immediately because they like so many of the same things—glamourous social life, parties, theater, lots of friends. Lively, independent Gemini brings out Leo’s <i>joie de vivre</i>. Their affair is a merry chase after variety and amusement. Leo finds Gemini’s imaginative sexual high jinks great fun, but Leo may also become jealous because of Gemini’s lighthearted approach to love. Leo is more intense than airy Gemini. Life together will be stimulating and exasperating, but the outlook is good if Gemini can stay faithful. Otherwise—poof!<br />
<br />
<b>Leo and Cancer</b> Both are romantics, though in different ways: Leo wants a relationship to be glorious and exciting Cancer wants it to be meaningful and fulfilling. Leo doesn’t get as overwrought as Cancer, who takes things more seriously. Cancer needs security and tranquility and is a stay-at-home. Leo is boisterous and a gadabout who loves to be on constant display. Cancer’s dependency will please Leo provided a little adoration is thrown in. Leo is flamboyant in love, and Cancer is responsive, loyal, and intense; Leo likes that. Mixed signals.<br />
<br />
<b>Leo and Leo</b> When a king and queen are together, heads turn. This couple can have a royal mating—a grand passion conducted on a grand scale. Both are romantic, colourful, exuberant about life, and highly sexed. The main question is: Who’s going to be in charge? It’s difficult for one Leo to make room for another ego as large as its own, but that’s exactly what’s needed here. Each mot only wants to sit on the throne, each wants to be the power behind it as well. Grand lovers and interesting rivals.<br />
<br />
<b>Leo and Virgo</b> Leo is drawn to Virgo’s intellectualism, but Virgo doesn’t understand Leo’s dramatic nature. Leo can’t get from cool, reserved Virgo the sexual responsiveness it demands. Virgo is practical and prudent; Leo is extravagant and a spendthrift. Leo likes to live life in a really big way, but Virgo is conservative, frugal and a nitpicker, which puts a damper on Leo’s high spirits. Virgo won’t be dominated either. Leo needs lots of flattery, but Virgo’s tendency is to puncture inflated egos. Both of them should look elsewhere.<br />
<br />
<b>Leo and Libra</b> Leo’s creative side meshes well with Libra’s penchant for artistic and esthetic pursuits. Leo is more interested in the strictly physical side of love than Libra, but Leo’s style and brio can win Libra over. Libra is indecisive and Leo will naturally take charge. The checkbook may not always balance because they’re both extravagant and love a beautiful setting in which to shine. Each will also try to outdo the other in order to get attention. But in the bedroom, Leo is the master—and that’s what Leo likes.<br />
<br />
<b>Leo and Scorpio</b> There’s immediate sexual fascination with each other. But Leo finds it hard to cope with Scorpio’s jealousy and possessiveness. Intense, smoldering Scorpio is on a too-short fuse, while Leo is much more buoyant. Leo thinks Scorpio difficult and temperamental; Scorpio considers Leo pretentious and a showoff. Scorpio doesn’t understand Leo’s need to be continually surrounded by an admiring audience. Scorpio would rather dominate than admire, and that doesn’t suit Leo’s kingly state. Sex isn’t everything.<br />
<br />
<b>Leo and Sagittarius</b> Leo is enthralled by optimistic, extroverted Sagittarius, and fun-loving Sagittarius is enchanted with Leo’s sunny openness to life. Together they share a liking for freedom, adventure, and meeting new people. Both are passionate and fiery sexual types, and if anyone can keep Sagittarius faithful it’s Leo. Leo’s natural quality of leadership brings out what loyalty Sagittarius can give. Leo is very proud, but self-confident and expansive Sagittarius is perfectly happy to let Leo strut.<br />
<br />
<b>Leo and Capricorn</b> Leo’s romantic, expansive nature is curbed by cautious, practical Capricorn. Merry Leo likes to kick up its heels, but Capricorn disapproves of too much self-indulgence. Both are highly sexed, but with basic differences. Leo needs glamour in lovemaking and Capricorn can’t supply it. Leo will think Capricorn stingy with affection because Capricorn’s reserved, undemonstrative nature cannot give Leo the adoration it needs. Neither will take a back seat or let the other dominate. This affair will be on the rocks before it even leaves the dock.<br />
<br />
<b>Leo and Aquarius</b> There is an initial physical attraction between these two, but Aquarius’s tendency to analyze and criticize will shake Leo’s confidence and deflate its ego. Leo views Aquarius’s aloof emotions as a personal rejection. Also, Aquarius’s unconventional, experimental approach to love may prove upsetting to Leo, who doesn’t like to wander too far afield. Both like socializing and meeting new people, but Leo always needs to perform on center stage, which makes Aquarius impatient and irritable. Aquarius is too independent to become Leo’s devoted subject. And that’s where it ends.<br />
<br />
<b>Leo and Pisces</b> Leo is flamboyant, domineering; Pisces is unworldly and mystical. They intrigue each other because they are so different, but the differences don’t mesh well. Leo’s active, outgoing nature doesn’t harmonize with Pisces’s dreamy introspection. Leo needs public acclaim, while Pisces prefers the sheltered life. Both are more inclined to take than to give. Leo can’t tolerate Pisces’s ultrasensitivity, nor Pisces’s inclination toward exotic boudoir activity. Before long, the lion will start to roam.&quot;
&quot;80&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	7/20/2006 5:44 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (8 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>*Bump and Promo, it's early but this is one of my favorite signs!*</p>&quot;
&quot;80&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	7/20/2006 5:51 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (9 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>Leo (disambiguation)<br />
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>

<p>The word Leo is the Latin word for Lion. It might also refer to<br />
Leo, the constellation<br />
Leo, the astrological sign<br />
the Lion, whose species is known scientifically as Panthera leo<br />
Leo the Lion, the mascot of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studio<br />
Leo the Lion, an anime series originally titled Junguru Taitei: Susume Leo<br />
Leo (film), a 2000 film by the Spanish filmmaker Jos&Atilde;&copy; Luis Borau<br />
Leo (text editor), features outlines with clones as its central tool of organization and navigation.<br />
Leo, a Travel Insurance sales system. Popular in Chichester (UK).<br />
LEO computer, British LEO I (Lyons Electronic Office I) computer. World's first business computer.<br />
several people called Leo, including monarchs and popes:<br />
L&Atilde;&copy;o, Brazilian comics writer<br />
Leonardo Louren&Atilde;&sect;o Bastos, nickname Leo, Brazilian footballer<br />
Le&Atilde;&sup3; Szil&Atilde;&iexcl;rd, Hungarian-American physicist who worked on the Manhattan Project<br />
Pope Leo I, also known as Leo the Great<br />
Pope Leo II<br />
Pope Leo III<br />
Pope Leo IV<br />
Pope Leo V<br />
Pope Leo VI<br />
Pope Leo VII<br />
Pope Leo VIII<br />
Pope Leo IX<br />
Pope Leo X<br />
Pope Leo XI<br />
Pope Leo XII<br />
Pope Leo XIII<br />
Leo of Sparta<br />
Leo I the Thracian<br />
Leo II (emperor)<br />
Leo III the Isaurian<br />
Leo IV the Khazar<br />
Leo V the Armenian<br />
Leo VI the Wise<br />
Leo I of Armenia<br />
Leo II of Armenia<br />
Leo III of Armenia<br />
Leo IV of Armenia<br />
Leo V of Armenia<br />
Leo VI of Armenia<br />
Leo (That '70s Show)<br />
Leo McGarry, White House Chief of Staff on NBC's television drama series The West Wing.<br />
Leo Laporte, tech journalist.<br />
Leonardo DiCaprio<br />
The abbreviation, acronym, or initialism LEO can refer to:<br />
Low Earth Orbit<br />
Longterm Ecological Observatory<br />
Law Enforcement Officer<br />
Lyons Electronic Office Computer<br />
The Louisville Eccentric Observer, a weekly alternative newspaper in Louisville, Kentucky<br />
LEO (Link Everything Online), a website with a free English-German dictionary.<br />
Long-eared Owl<br />
Lashkar-e-Omar, a Pakistani terrorist group</p>

<p>Retrieved from \&quot; <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo_%28disambiguation%29">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo_%28disambiguation%29</a> \&quot;<br />
Category: Disambiguation<br />
This page was last modified 17:33, 16 July 2006.</p>

<p>*Dad's birthday comes up this august, the guy ... I've said it before and I'll say it again, but he's a double, maybe triple Leo, born in the Year Of The Tiger and I got Astrology Envy! I'm gonna run a chart on him sometime, might ambush him next time he phonecalls.*</p>&quot;
&quot;80&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	7/21/2006 4:56 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (10 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>Your LEOS were too LOUD, lol.</p>

<p>E-mail message<br />
Subject: Via TC Profile: tc-metacore promo<br />
The following message was sent to you by GUNTER18 while at <a href="http://forums.talkcity.com/tc-Metacore">http://forums.talkcity.com/tc-Metacore</a> on Talk City:</p>

<p>LEO ROAR!<br />
Leos pridefully ham it up in here, up in here, they're all gonna make me lose my mind.</p>

<p>Hi - please do not use full caps in promos other than for an occasional stressed word. The heading all in full caps like that is inappropriate. See other promos running now for sample style and content.<br />
Feel free to redo, the promo has been removed.<br />
thanks ...<br />
gunter<br />
talkcity<br />
==============================================<br />
GUNTER18 sent you this message via your Talk City profile. Your email address has not been exposed to GUNTER18, but if you reply, GUNTER18 will see your email address. ==============================================</p>

<p>I knows we hate being told how to run our site, but I can see the point there, remember how Zagreo's all caps kinda bugged our nerves out? Quiet down the promotions, even if they're loud roaring Leos....,</p>

<p>:|</p>

<p>Now who's Gunter?</p>&quot;
&quot;80&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	7/25/2006 5:30 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (11 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>Ah now Why did I post this to myself? Silly me.</p>

<p>And Gunter is Adelphi forums staff. Adelphi is like above TalkCity in rank or something like that. How He got involved is our promotions advert to All Adelphi applications that accept those.</p>

<p>Ah the power of shameless self promotion, and how fitting, that our loud and proudness of Leo should come back and bite us on the &aring;&szlig;&szlig; like that, lol. Lesson Learned.</p>&quot;
&quot;80&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	Aug-5 3:13 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (12 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>*We're too LEO and yet not enough Leo here, we're longtail overdue for LEO.</p>

<p>In honor of Leo, I'll choose to simply just</p>

<p>\&quot;RRRROOOOAAARRR!!!\&quot;</p>

<p>Let's just do that lol. Then I'll see about getting more real info posted up sometime.*</p>

<p>{I still have my leo moon and leo ascendant, unless my saturn return included a full or partial natal transition, then I'm really screwed lol aint run a chart on myself in forever, who knows what in the night sky could be going wrong with me lately?}</p>&quot;
&quot;80&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Aug-5 5:53 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (13 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>When's your birthday???</p>

<p>I thought youwere a scorp with moon in lEo...or is it the opposite???</p>

<p>Im confused.</p>

<p>BTW...</p>

<p>HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALL LEOS!!!!</p>

<p>ROOOOOOOOOOOAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR</p>&quot;
&quot;80&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	Aug-6 3:34 pm <br />
To: 	HenryDurga 	 (14 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>My dad's b-day was yesterday (5th) and my bro's b-day is precisely two weeks after my dad's b-day (19th).</p>&quot;
&quot;80&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Aug-6 7:45 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (15 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>Then, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BOTH OF THEM!!!!</p>

<p>YEEEHAW!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;80&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	Aug-7 12:44 am <br />
To: 	HenryDurga 	 (16 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>I'll pass your sentiments along. My family loves hearing from strangers off the world wide web! ^_^</p>&quot;
&quot;80&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	Aug-7 11:12 am <br />
To: 	HenryDurga 	 (17 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>*I Am! It's just I'm mistaken for Leo so much because of my Ascendant and Moon Leo aspects. :) Scorp, Leo Leo. Read between the Lions. I may seem dramatic flashy a born leader and damn handsome but I'm really a evil vengeful occultist dark sexfiend lol.*</p>&quot;
&quot;80&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Aug-10 2:22 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (18 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>DAMN!</p>

<p>YOU ARE TERRIBLE!!!</p>

<p>I BETTER RUN TO XANADU!</p>

<p>lol</p>

<p>XANADUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;80&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Aug-11 9:41 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (19 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>DO YOU REMEMBER THIS????</p>

<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyhT2v5DMwU&amp;feature=dir">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyhT2v5DMwU&amp;feature=dir</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>I LOVE HER</p>&quot;
&quot;80&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	Aug-12 9:58 am <br />
To: 	HenryDurga 	 (20 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>Planetas y estrellas a escala<br />
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<p>*I don't have flash player, I have NeVeR seen a YouTube clip lol, I still get them in forwards in emails, so I just sigh and delete. No downloads, no fancy players.</p>

<p>It's about planets?*</p>&quot;
&quot;80&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Aug-12 10:53 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (21 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>LOL BRO</p>

<p>IT WAS A VIDEOCLIP OF OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN SINGING \&quot;XANAD&Uacute;\&quot; ajjaajajaajjjaajajajaajaaj</p>&quot;
&quot;80&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	Aug-12 7:40 pm <br />
To: 	HenryDurga 	 (22 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>*Yeeeuugggh, couldn't find one of Isaac Newton singing Rosa Parks? Ah hah everybody move to da back of da bus, do you wanna bump and schlump wit us...,*</p>&quot;
&quot;80&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_Agrajag_  	Aug-12 8:58 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (23 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>Yeah when I viewed the video it looked like a comparison of the size of planets/suns. Maybe the audio had music, I turned it off as not do bother Aqrn.</p>&quot;
&quot;80&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	RA1VEN  	Aug-13 12:19 am <br />
To: 	_Agrajag_ 	 (24 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>The music is Sprach Zarathustra by Richard Strauss. Remember 2001: A Space Odyssey? Yep. That's it.</p>&quot;
&quot;80&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	Aug-15 1:09 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (25 of 25) </p>
 	
<p>*Daaaa DaAaAaA DAH DAH! DumdumDUMdumDUM! Yes that would have disturbed Aqrn lol it's a glorious piece of music, a little over the top at times with fanfare or tongue in cheek but dynamic, kinda Leonic like that lol.*</p>&quot;
&quot;81&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	10/25/2003 6:42 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 21) </p>
 	
<p>Author Topic: CANCER! June 21 - July 2 The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Horoscope Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  CANCER! June 21 - July 22.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
CANCER! June 21 - July 22.<br />
Protector, Imaginative, Possesive.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Cobalt Caverns!<br />
&laquo; No Imitation Crabs! hehe D: &raquo;<br />
Zodiac<br />
CANCER! June 21 - July 22</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore<br />
Cancerians!</p>

<p>Azuryte<br />
[Electromagnetic rays emitted from alarm clocks are believed to cause cellular mutation and increase the risk of cancer. Most people spend over a third of their lives as&macr;p in bed.]</p>

<p>Azuryte<br />
[Radon seeping from the ground, through foundations, and into homes may be causing lung cancer in as many as 20.000 people every year. this invisible, odorless and tasteless gas is present in unsafe levelsin over 21% of U.S. households.]</p>

<p>Azuryte<br />
[Incontinence could be inattention, a bladder infection, diabetes, or bladder cancer.]</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore<br />
Uhm, :S Wrong Cancer, lol</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Got another interesting Crab link for the Cancer Section!:<br />
Click Button To Go To Start Page<br />
Address:<br />
<a href="http://www.playmaster101.com/FUN-STUFF/GAMES/CRAB-RACE/OPEN.HTML">http://www.playmaster101.com/FUN-STUFF/GAMES/CRAB-RACE/OPEN.HTML</a> Changed:7:59 PM on Monday, August 11, 2003<br />
It's a racing game!!</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
What does a Cancer do on Halloween?<br />
stays at home and gives candy to the other trick-or-treaters.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Who changes like a changeful season, holds fast and lets go without reason? Who is there to give adhesion, To Cancer?</p>

<p>Symbol: The Crab</p>

<p>ELement: Water</p>

<p>Quality: Cardinal</p>

<p>Ruler: Moon</p>

<p>Colours Silver, Pale Blue</p>

<p>Gems: Moonstone, Pearl</p>

<p>Metal: Silver</p>

<p>Perfume: onycha</p>

<p>Keywords: Defensiveily, tenaciously</p>

<p>Rules the 4th house, the house in which lies the aspects of home and domestic life, teh supportive parent, teh hidden motivations and old age.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Cancer in Saturn states itself at 11th house retrograde, but placidus shows it as 12th house.., I'm no expert but this seems off to me. Anyways Mine's at 3'56'14.</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
Hmm words to describe Cancerians hmmm<br />
(suggested disclaimer for all Metaversians that haven't met me yet 'I am nuts' )</p>

<p>Smothering, overly protective, very very sure of how the family unit is supposed to work and if it doesnt they will withdraw into a 'mood' rather than confront and make their line clear...however<br />
they will also be the first ones to comfort, to ensure security for others (mostly cause this is what they want minus asking) and they will also be the bosom of the heart and remind everyone that the rainbow contains love as it's symbol<br />
And now i dare you all to add</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Yes we here try to be informative and entertaining and educational so...,</p>

<p>Dresses up like the Easter Bunny in Biker accessories, opens his chart and...</p>

<p>Ahem, now my Cancer is Saturn says here: Strong attachmetns to people and places. Emotional inhibitions brought on by fear of rejection.</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Rach:\&quot; And now i dare you all to add \&quot;<br />
OK...Dared<br />
Wisdom= Knowledge + Experience: Cancerians have retentive memories... as sappy as we may seem, Cancerians learn by experiencing Life with our emotions... that's why we seem to be wearing our hearts on our sleeves... and once something is learned, they don't forget it... ever.</p>

<p>Cancerians don't believe in Sex without Love and don't believe there is beauty/sensuality/sexuality without intelligence... How can there be elegance without intelligence?</p>

<p>I kind of feel sorry that some Cancerians don't get over the fact that their softness is a plus, not a minus... they always try to harden their shells... and they only make the breaking of their shells a lot easier... the harder the shell the harder they will get hit...<br />
Everyone's greatest challenge in life is: -how to get through life without becoming bitter. In a Cancerian's case: -how to take in the painful things in life without hardening their hearts and shut out the joys in life...</p>

<p>*Water, so gentle, meek, timid... It is everywhere, yet when you put it in a cup it becomes the cup... Water, how gentle it flows in mountain streams... quenches your thirst and revitalise your soul... easily taken forgranted... And yet who can withstand the raging flood?</p>

<p>Love Commands Us: Cancerian can be meek and take on challenges wisely... Loves and gives love without bounds... but when pushed too far... You'll find yourself fighting a force of Nature...</p>

<p>You are the Fifth Element in Astrology</p>

<p>= You, Your Freewill, Your choices,<br />
Your personal values, the functions of Your Heart (Emotions that guide your decisions). Astrology does not predict your future, it only tells you more about who you are and who you could become...But it is You who write your own Destiny.</p>

<p>Every zodiac sign has its yin and yang... the upsides and downsides... Possibilities... we can use it as a gauge or measure... to better ourselves as human beings... or, use it as an excuse to not do anything about our miseries... but it all comes down to FreeWill... our free will to believe in who we are, and people's free will not to be the best that they can be because they choose not to be... at least till they get hit by a \&quot;Saturn return\&quot; that is... Saturn Return's Lesson: Learn to serve the force that drives you, or suffer the fate of the unwise...</p>

<p>This sounds very much like a Cancerian quote:<br />
- The Errors of a wiseman make your Rule<br />
Rather then the Perfections of a fool. --William Blake</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Cancer (June 21 - July 22)<br />
Your October Horoscope by Susan Miller</p>

<p>Life seems very different these days, doesn't it, little crab? If you wake up and want to crawl right back into your little shell, remind yourself that what you are going through now will have enormous value in the future. The period you are in now is quite special.<br />
You are learning skills that will whip you into maturity and make you a force to be reckoned with. Nobody leaves a Saturn experience weaker, only stronger. During days when you doubt you have the strength to withstand such harsh winds, know that it won't always be this hard. Saturn transits are challenging, but they are temporary, and they're worth it!</p>

<p>Saturn first entered your sign on June 3. By now you are feeling pressures mount, particularly if you were born from June 21 to July 4. New responsibilities &mdash; ones that are completely unfamiliar &mdash; will come your way and you will need to master them as quickly as possible. Saturn rules time, so we become more conscious of time and the need to use it well when Saturn comes by for a visit. This is positive.<br />
Since last June, Saturn has swiftly orbited over the mathematical degrees of approximately half of all Cancer birthdays, which is saying a lot. In October, Saturn will slow its orbit into retrograde position, giving you a few months to catch your breath.</p>

<p>Saturn will show you where your thinking has been misguided or where your faith in someone has been misplaced. If you had certain unrealistic fantasies or assumptions, you will begin to make adjustments. If you fall down, Saturn will show you how to get up, dust yourself off and get right back going. You will be able to achieve great things during this period. While you may detest having Saturn around (this planet will make others seem impossible to please), afterwards you will be glad Saturn took the time to tutor you so thoroughly.</p>

<p>Once you become comfortable with Saturn's emphasis on practicality, objectivity and realism, you will be forever changed for the better. Saturn only visits Cancer once every 29 years, so when it does settle in for its typical two-year stay it tries to make its visit memorable.</p>

<p>When I look back, I see that my biggest achievements always coincided with Saturn visits to my Sun (as you have now) or with other special Saturn configurations. Of course, Saturn makes nothing easy, but that's Saturn's way.</p>

<p>This planet wants you to pay close attention to its teachings &mdash; and remember them. That would be unlikely if its lessons were a snap.</p>

<p>As mentioned earlier, Saturn will retrograde on October 26 and remain in this sleepy mode until March 7, 2004.</p>

<p>Saturn is a little weaker when it retrogrades, so during this period you will have the time to contemplate your next step. You will need that time. Any true problem represents a set of conflicting values or goals, and sorting through them usually takes time.</p>

<p>You also may need to confront a certain individual in the next few months, if you haven't already. Confrontation is something Cancers usually loathe, but you may come to the conclusion that it would be the shortest and most effective way to deal. During Saturn retrograde you will be able to muster the courage and move to clear the air.</p>

<p>Most likely the source of your heartache involves a serious relationship, such as with a spouse, business partner, long-term lover, collaborator, or member of your team.</p>

<p>Saturn is the ruler of your seventh house, governing an individual you are closely aligned with. It is also possible that a competitor, detractor or critic may drive you crazy &mdash; these people often come out of the woodwork when there are difficult aspects in the seventh house. You can use the upcoming downtime to figure out how to best combat any jabs that come from a certain critic or detractor in your circle.</p>

<p>There is one other way this may work out. You may get along with your partner (personal or professional) just fine. Instead, these aspects could raise concern about his or her welfare, perhaps because difficulties have beset this person lately. If so, your partner will have to work his or her way out of a tough spot. Although you may not be able to help out, be comforted in knowing that he or she does have the strength to weather this storm.</p>

<p>Concentrate on being patient and supportive.</p>

<p>Although it may appear that this partner-related problem has come out of the blue, that's not quite the case.</p>

<p>Look back to the Cancer and Capricorn eclipses of July and December 2000 as well as January and July 2001. Cues to this issue surfaced way back then. It was very a critical time for you.</p>

<p>Things were changing, but I am not sure if you were aware of just how true this was at the time. If you were not able to resolve problems then, Saturn will coax you to do so now by providing lots of daylight to help you view the situation objectively.</p>

<p>It might help to know that Saturn is not at all like Uranus, a planet that likes to strike suddenly and create massive change in the blink of an eye.</p>

<p>No, Saturn allows for more gradual transitions that take place over several months, or even as much as two years. Nothing need be accomplished in one day, dear Cancer.</p>

<p>Life will get easier when you realize you already hold many of the keys to overcome challenges you face now.</p>

<p>Oddly, you seem unaware of your greatest assets, probably because Saturn has you concentrating so hard on the task at hand. Your innate talents, credentials, experience, insights, and long-term relationships all add up to something impressive. Try to give yourself credit, and pat yourself on the back. Somewhere in this treasure trove of your past lies the keys to greater happiness. Acquaintances, friends and business contacts could help you, too, if you only you would think to call on them. They believe in you and would be glad to help you if you asked. Advice, introductions, and ideas await.</p>

<p>Also, let's also not forget that Jupiter, the good fortune planet, is touring your third house of communication until September 2004. It is clear that your ability to write, edit, do research, sell, negotiate, teach, lecture or speak to groups/clients/strangers is currently highly valued. You may be versed in another language, too. If so, this ability may also come into play, giving you an extra edge.</p>

<p>The third house, so brilliantly lit, also rules a sister, brother or cousin.<br />
One of these individuals may be helpful, too, by providing a tip or introduction that might improve your situation.</p>

<p>In all situations, even when we feel overwhelmed or pounded down by life, we are nevertheless strong in ways we overlook. That's a shame, for those very qualities could hold the answers you need. See if you can think more about your strengths this month instead of what frustrates you, dear Cancer.</p>

<p>Change your focus and you'll find solutions.</p>

<p>The crab always gives a brave face to the world, but often feels vulnerable because its shell covers a soft underbelly. That feeling of vulnerability often comes from a lack of confidence. To compound this innate trait, Saturn's presence in one's sign often makes one a bit tense or unsure.</p>

<p>(Only until we map out our plan, however!) Your life now might be made into a vivid example of the old saying,<br />
\&quot;If you think you can, you can.\&quot; Keep a positive mental attitude. There is no past, only the future and it will be a bright one, dear Cancer.</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Your first order of business in October will be to figure out a housing or family situation (if you haven't already addressed that matter). Last month's new moon in your fourth house of home (September 25) brought the first solid opportunities you have seen in a long time. If you haven't yet made a decision in regard to a housing, property or other domestic situation, look at your options in October's first week, when these matters will shine most brightly for you. You have lots of luck on your side, but not for long. Work fast.</p>

<p>If you were born on or near June 23, you may be forced into looking at a home or family situation through a new filter, but that's not so bad, is it?</p>

<p>Some of the best discoveries are the daughters of necessity.</p>

<p>Your career will also bring big news this month. Although the moon will be a mixed bag, it looks like you will have plenty to celebrate. Expect to make an urgent decision on or within four days of October 10. Something important involving your reputation or a job will spark at this full moon. It could be an exciting moment. Perhaps you will be offered a new job or a well-deserved promotion. As you go forward in the months ahead, vow to set new goals.</p>

<p>There is something about this full moon that suggests you have come as far as possible in one work situation, and you will be ready to climb new mountains next year.</p>

<p>One more word about this full moon, involving money: Saturn will not cooperate with the Sun on October 10.</p>

<p>Because the Sun rules your solar second house of income, you may not be entirely happy with an offer you receive. I doubt you will be able to negotiate for more money, so you might as well take what's offered, for now.</p>

<p>At the end of 2003 and early 2004, just before the holidays in late December through January, you will get your chance to move up the ladder of success at work, either within the organization you are at now, or at a new firm. The compromises you might have to make now won't hem you in forever. Moving into a new situation may get you out of a career rut, or get you employment when you need it most. This full moon seems to prime you for even bigger things later in the year. If you were born on or near July 7, you will feel this full moon most.</p>

<p>Although the first half of the month will be somewhat tense, the second half will be much more to your liking.</p>

<p>Expect a big emphasis on romance, fun, relaxation and events to look forward to. With four planets crowded in your house of new love at the new moon on October 25 (and for two whole weeks following), if you are single and open to meeting someone new, there appears to be someone who would like to get to know you better.</p>

<p>If you do begin seeing someone new, this person may well be in your life for a very long time. This is because Saturn, now in your sign, is teaching you not to waste your valuable time on people who don't deserve your loving nature. Being more discriminating is wise &mdash; it will get you to where you need to be. Remember, we teach others how to treat us. This month, step back and see your life as if it were a play or a really good movie. What would you have your protagonist (you) do next? Write the script, and make it an uplifting, rousing story, dear Cancer.</p>

<p>You may think this is a silly exercise but it isn't. If you can imagine a better life, you can live it, because the mind processes memory and dreams in exactly the same way &mdash; as fact. If you can see a better future in your mind, you can live it.</p>

<p>The aspects that gleam so brightly for you beginning with the appearance of the new moon, October 24 (and for the two weeks that follow) are associated with new love. They will not apply to a former or more established relationship which, as discussed earlier, may be going through a hard patch.</p>

<p>(Remember you may get along fine with your partner, but find yourself worried about your main squeeze. Or a business collaborator may give you some tummy flutters.)</p>

<p>If you are having difficulties, whether you stay together is up to you or your partner &mdash; it takes two to tango. A relationship, just like a job, can have a life of its own and be completely resistant to any outside attempts to keep it going. If the situation is truly over, hanging on to an empty shell isn't really wise. If that seems like what you might be tempted to do now, force yourself to untangle yourself, hold on to your dignity and resolve to swim in a bigger pond.</p>

<p>Although we think we will never find anything better, that is almost never the case.</p>

<p>If you are unattached and ready to try someone new, you are in luck, for you will likely not be affected by the partnership aspects I just discussed. Lucky you, this month you will have FOUR perfect planets in your house of true love.</p>

<p>Your best date nights will include the weekend of October 25, the day of the new moon, and the days that follow.</p>

<p>Take special note of October 30 and 31, when Mars and the Sun will cook up a happy Halloween. If invited to a party &mdash; go! Mars will feel both romantic and sexy, a potent combination &mdash; when combined with the moon, you have all the pieces in place for a memorable time.</p>

<p>Money may have been a bit of a sore subject lately, but you will have two special days that may perk you up and help you see that your luck is turning for the better. Your first day is October 9, when some sort of speculative project will show signs of paying off. You may get a commission check or bonus, or even a cash gift from a family member. The money could alternatively be tied to a creative project. Cash won't come through normal channels (salary) &mdash; this seems like side income.</p>

<p>An even stronger day will arrive on October 22 when it will seem as though you can do no wrong, at least financially. Here's a day to put out a dollar for a lottery ticket or charity raffle ticket &mdash; your financial luck will be stellar!</p>

<p>Finally, some quick, short travel may be on the agenda. If so, you'd do well to schedule it over the weekend of October 18, a simply gorgeous time for relaxation. Bring someone you love or care for deeply to make it an extra special time. Dear Cancer, just get in the car and drive!</p>

<p>Summary:<br />
As a Cancer, you need a settled home life. When domestic issues are left undecided you feel off balance. Take advantage of domestic options that pop up in October's first week. Once you make a decision you'll feel relieved. The full moon on October 10 will bring amazing career news &mdash; start to chill the champagne in anticipation of your big moment.</p>

<p>Romance will be in the air from October 25 onward. With an unusual five planets sitting cozy in your house of true love, you'll hold an all the winning cards. Play them while you have them! Married? Steal time for a memorable weekend together.</p>

<p>Cash flow has caused you some angst lately but on October 22 you will hear of a financial breakthrough. When it comes, it may seem like a miracle! Try your luck on a raffle ticket, too, as you may win a small prize.</p>&quot;
&quot;81&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	10/25/2003 7:03 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (2 of 21) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Horoscope Astrology! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  CANCER! June 21 - July 22.</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
egads.....<br />
First, Get high on sugar (sugar with a drop or two of coffee in it)... then get online to look at your board, realizing no one's online yet because of the time difference, you decide to tweak stuffs here and there in your files, and you find an old bookmarked site you have a year ago... and discover the notes you made about it...<br />
= a horoscope match maker...</p>

<p>And Then you, for the hell of it, run the horoscope data of this guy you love to hate... and your own... then click</p>

<p>\&quot;match me\&quot;...</p>

<p>and hey PRESTO...</p>

<p>Except ... now I want to b*tch slap the Leo... don't even know why...</p>

<p>I am Cancer + He is Leo =<br />
This pairing can work even though it's not a classical match in astrological terms.</p>

<p>Signs side-by-side on the zodiac wheel are often opposites; the second sign makes up for what the first sign lacks.<br />
Thus, when you met your Cancer, you instinctively knew this person has traits you wish you had, and knows things about the world you wish you knew. Cancer is, after all, the most caring and sensitive of signs. Cancers read body language easily and always seem to know where people stand emotionally. This is because they are a water sign, and have been given a certain amount of telepathic ability. Cancer will use this ability to soothe you and nurture you exquisitely.<br />
A Crab in love is wonderful to experience -- they are tender, warm, and loving in the most genuine way.</p>

<p>Cancers will not play mind games or lead you on. As a Leo, you grab life with both hands and enjoy it to the max. Your Cancer loves this in you, even though they can't quite master your art of living. They enjoy your grand and elegant generosity, your sense of style and purpose, even though they freak out at the money you spend. Crabs are thrifty bargain hunters, something completely alien to you, because they always (gasp!) save money!<br />
This could pose a problem later, because money and its allocation is the number one thing couples fight about.</p>

<p>You will admire their deep love of home and family. You don't think you will ever have the patience to get up and down all night with a fussy baby. But you will crawl around the floor with a little one and enjoy playing pretend.</p>

<p>You won't cook up huge feasts on holidays as Cancers do, but you will surely want to contribute your specialty dish and enjoy the compliments that result. If it's your idea rather than your responsibility, you can easily see yourself as a part of a family. You are so dramatic that you have to watch taking too much credit for your Cancer's efforts (bringing up the children, and those aforementioned dinners, for instance).</p>

<p>If you only look for the big picture of the happy family, you may not be aware of your tendency to overlook who did what, and this will hurt the feelings of your Cancer lover!</p>

<p>Cancer wish they had your confidence and elan. You don't worry about things like Cancer does (nobody could), and this is another area of potential conflict. Cancers react after, not during the event. A month after an incident happens, they may discover they didn't like your attitude (or their own), or the way something was handled. This will come out of left field for you the first couple of times, but you will begin to see the pattern in their behavior. They are moody and they tend to look back into the past a lot. This is all news to you, for you don't do this, nor did you notice this in Cancer when you met.</p>

<p>Cancers withdraw to quietly go over things again and again in their minds. When you notice this (and years may go by before you do), you must realize Cancer's restlessness and frustration will increase as long as there is no way for them to let their feelings out. Unless you pry open their shell and get them to talk as soon as you can, Cancer is liable to burst with a sense of deep unhappiness until they can come to terms by themselves with what is troubling them.</p>

<p>At first you may need to give your Cancer a little time alone. Some of the first smoke signals they send up may not be what is really wrong, but what they think you want to hear. You will need to dig deeper. You may not be equipped to handle this as well as a water sign might, because they have a special third eye helping them unravel mysteries. A great deal is going to depend on your attitude. Make sure it is one of cheerful helpfulness, not criticism. Cancer is ruled by the moon and the changing tides, and even they don't always know what troubles them. You can help them sort things out if you try hard. And if not you, who will?<br />
Cancers trust their lovers above anyone else, which is why you have the ability to hurt them deeply. Realize that because you are fire sign and Cancer is a water sign that Cancer has the ability to destroy the relationship if he or she feels threatened. Water puts out fire. Cancers are not weak and helpless, although you may think they are.</p>

<p>Believe they are not.</p>

<p>Another pattern of Cancer you may find troubling is their knack of going into things indirectly, in a sideways motion, like when confronting an issue.<br />
If you don't see this coming, it may seem like a sneaky tactic. This is a sign Cancer has lost his or her confidence; only the brave face things head-on. In this case, cut your lover some slack and be grateful that he or she had the courage to raise the issue at all.</p>

<p>When you are alone with your Cancer, in the darkened bedroom, you will discover the thrilling lover you have found. The chemistry will be like catnip to you, and you will purr under Cancer's spiritual, loving and endlessly considerate attention. Cancer will spend as much time on you as you could ever fantasize he or she would, and not because Cancer feels obligated or is hoping you'll reciprocate in kind. No, this is emotion communicated with a free spirit. You will be astonished by Cancer's spiritual depth. If you baby your lover, your lover will baby you back, taming the roaring Leo into a frisky kitten. Cancers are so used to taking care of the world and everyone in it, that to be taken care of in return is beyond their wildest expectations. Treasure your Cancer, and hold on to them. You aren't as different as you may think.<br />
Cancer, Leos are very different from you; full of flourish and grand schemes, Leo embraces life passionately, and has a great appetite.<br />
Your lover can be egotistical at times.<br />
Leo is ruled by the Sun, and, since the entire solar system revolves around the Sun, it's hard for Leo not to be self-centered. Leos don't want to get any flack about the amount of money they spend on clothing; the need to be respected and admired goes down to their very core. It's been said that Leo is the royal sign so you must know that Leos spend like they are heirs to a kingdom, and never tuck money away for a rainy day. You not only save, you hoard -- you two have very different approaches to money. To support Leo's champagne taste, one of you will have to be a substantial provider -- or become more realistic. Try to have them see the wisdom of two designer suits rather than five.</p>

<p>If you are in love with a Leo, you will love his or her masterly approach to sex and the many luxurious little gifts to you. Your Leo will always be adoring and generous, and you'll be so proud to take this Cat out in public. Leo is cultured, sophisticated, warm, and dresses to kill. Everyone notices Lions when they walk into the room. Not only do they sparkle, they knows how to make an entrance with style.</p>

<p>If you love your Leo, realize what the problems will be and then work out a way to enjoy life with him or her to the max!</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Ngilah is a tough cookie. You can't pull the wool over Ngilah's eyes and you had better not try! Ngilah was born under the sign of the crab and she can deliver a very nasty nip! Cancerians may not be the fiercest creatures in the zodiac but they are blessed with a brilliant set of self-defence mechanisms. They have impenetrable armour and sharp, scary claws. Ngilah's shell is especially strong. She won't let anyone come anywhere near to her heart unless she knows for sure that they mean no harm. Her impeccable instincts inform her of this and alert her to act accordingly. This is why the world around Ngilah is divided into two sorts of people - those who don't know quite what to make of her and those who have been fortunate enough to meet the real Ngilah.</p>

<p>The real Ngilah is soft, kind, caring, loving and giving. So soft, so kind, so special as to deserve a sainthood. All praise to 'Saint Ngilah the Caring.' 'Saint Ngilah the Caring.' It has a ring to it does it not? It is fair comment, is it not? Indeed it is, as all who know the true nature of Ngilah will willingly and eagerly confirm. There's only one problem with being a saint. It is what it does to your ego.</p>

<p>Ngilah is a true saint<br />
and true saints are not just naturally loving and compassionate, they are also naturally humble. But true saints have a tendency to turn into martyrs. Sometimes, just sometimes, Ngilah can be a little too good for her own good.<br />
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<p>Ngilah<br />
&raquo;<br />
Cancer</p>

<p>The Myth:<br />
Cancerians, we are asked to believe, are soft, soppy, supposedly sweet natured folk who can't say boo to a goose. These kind, gentle timid types are fond of home and hearth, devoted to their families and keen to live as much as possible in a cosy world of calm and comfort. They exist only to please others and love nothing more than martyrdom!</p>

<p>The Truth:<br />
While this pretty piece of propaganda may accurately describe the soft underbelly of the crab, it makes no allowance for that terribly tough shell or those powerful pincers. Cancerians are quite capable of kicking up a fuss and putting up a fight. It's just that they prefer a quiet life when they can get one. Thus, they wait till a crucial line has been crossed before letting their anger out. Once that happens though, they summon the same steely resolve that they normally apply to keeping trouble at bay. They reserve their own strength only because they are slightly scared of it.</p>

<p>The Key To Success:<br />
To be a Cancerian is to be blessed with an infallible inner radar screen. It is to care, passionately, about the people who matter to you and the causes that have meaning to you. It is to know, always, what must be done and why - and never to be wrong. Yet it is also to feel your best is never good enough, even though it certainly is. All you ever have to do, to be successful, is be yourself with a little more confidence.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
My personal take on Cancerian mannerisms, dont get so armoured that you can't see things for how they are.</p>

<p>Seeing things thru a heavy plated shield leaves one with tunnel vision or heavily filtered perceptions. There may not be as much to be protective of, or you may be needing to watch out in different directions, life's tricky like that, but life's also too short to be really worrying about all that all the time.</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Mood: ... indescribable<br />
Well... Cancerians tend to forget their natural body armour, and get all defensive about nothing... even when they've got all the bases covered...</p>

<p>And most Cancerians also tend to feel that they're not understood... probably because their being armoured up to their eyelids makes them hard to figure out.</p>

<p>With Cancer for Sun sign, I can atest, most of the armour gibberish is because of how people have seen me through out my life... (The Softy toy... hug then toss) It's so easy for them to do that, they don't seem to understand the concept of being gentle... I think Cancerians are only armoured after they have been through the fire a few times...</p>

<p>(Natural born Passive Aggressives?)</p>

<p>What I can say on my own part is... I adopted the Armour... then I don't have to explain why I leave them to \&quot;talk to the Armour\&quot; while I sneak off for some quality skinny-dipping elsewhere... hehehehe</p>

<p>(I always slip back into the armour before they even notice I was missing).</p>

<p>Truth is weirder than fiction... People tend to think they're all tough on the outside, and soft on the inside. But if the world (people) were to be less abbrassive to the Cancerians' sensitivity... maybe that armour wouldn't thicken. Because the Truth is, Cancerians would love to enjoy and have the same undaunted appearance as a Sagittarian, or ( Heaven forbid ) a Leo. Who wants to be known as mousy, shy, geeky, nerdy, inhibitted and even seemingly redundant? Most Cancerians have a vast mental library of knowledge, because they spend most of their teens and young-adulthood in an invisibility that is imposed on them by not getting the notice that any human being needs in order to bloom (they develop an affinity with books and study, maybe because they think the answer to why they are so unwanted by the \&quot;in\&quot; crowd is hidden in the pages of books somewhere, anywhere...).<br />
Some even become adept human observers and learn that there's nothing to fear... So they learn to see into the hearts of others.</p>

<p>Cancerians at some point in their young-adulthood, realise that they're missing out, but probably still feel helpless to do anything... until they somehow harden their armour and thus get a new sense of security and confidence. They are still more careful than most and don't jump before they have measured the exact depth that they're going to dive into. The parable of \&quot;the tortoise and the hare\&quot; might as well have been \&quot;the crab and the hare\&quot;... Because Cancerians like the \&quot;Slowly, but Surely\&quot;-approach to anything.</p>

<p>Privately, Cancerians may think they're a mystery unto themselves... because of strong non-cancerlike urges... i.e. ripping somebody's clothes off and sacrifice them on the altar of carnal appetites, which would probably result in multi-orgasmic earthquakes... or more flashy urges like standing on stage on graduation day and give the entire audience the finger instead of the valedictorian speech.<br />
(...Maybe there's a conspiracy here, the reason why people have to make Cancerians feel so feeble... hmmmm... mind boggling...might have to look into that...).</p>

<p>(Hyperactive Glowing Bookworm Signing off: Got to go for now, there's a towering 4 year old wanting to use the computer to torture some Sims...)</p>

<p>[Ed. note: Newty? lol]</p>

<p>Quote:<br />
Ngilah's Sun Sign is Cancer.<br />
Your sign is that of sensitive Cancer, the fourth sign of the zodiac, the sign characterized by deep feelings and protectiveness. You are known for being nurturing, hospitable, and imaginative, and all your effort goes into making your home a safe place for you and the people you cherish.</p>

<p>The Moon, is the ruler of your sign, and makes you a very intuitive and empathetic person, Ngilah. Like the ebb and flow of the tides, you are both receptive to those you love and willing to offer comfort in return.</p>

<p>Being the first of the water signs, Ngilah, you have psychic powers, and are able to sense feelings and thoughts in others - you feel rather than think. When you love someone, you love truly and deeply, and have the desire to connect on a profound level.</p>

<p>As a Cancer, you rule the fourth house, the sector of the horoscope that describes your emotional roots, your home, your childhood, and your parent of lesser influence, usually your father. Most of all, the fourth house stands for attunement to your inner self.</p>

<p>You are a cardinal sign, Ngilah, which means that your parental instincts compel you to protect and fight for the security of your loved ones. You thrive on drama, and get stronger in situations of crisis.</p>

<p>Your strengths lie in your ability to adapt and cooperate, and your wonderful way of providing comfort. You are devoted and selfless in your dealings with others, Ngilah, which makes you a very dependable person. Since you are attuned to your unconscious, you have a strong imagination and are in touch with your intuition.</p>

<p>One of your weaknesses is that you can get hypersensitive and moody when someone fails to show you their love and appreciation. In situations of insecurity, you sometimes show immature,<br />
manipulative,<br />
and even<br />
tyrannical behavior,<br />
and others could see you as overly possessive and<br />
dependent.</p>

<p>Your Rising Sign is Leo ...<br />
Leo Rising, you present yourself with dignity, energy, and will. You are able to engage and fascinate people by displaying an incredible amount of self-assurance, and an exquisite sense of courteousness. In some cases, Ngilah, you may even enter into and dominate a situation without being invited, and once you are center stage, you begin your show, very attentive to the audience's applause. Your creativity, mixed with a touch of drama, usually gets you the attention you want, because you strive on the vital energy you receive through recognition and admiration. Sometimes, when you are alone, you turn to the mirror admiring and studying yourself, wondering how others see and think of you.</p>

<p>You can definitely be considered a force of nature, Ngilah, because you never seem to run out of energy. You enjoy a practically indestructible confidence in yourself, which allows you to accomplish great things. When you use your powers for good, you are as generous, humane, open-minded, and faithful as can be, and enjoy sharing your experience with others. You are supportive, loyal, and benevolent, which is the reason why people love and respect you. However, when you use your powers for selfish reasons, your intense personality may suffer from arrogance, autocratic pride, egocentrism and extreme narcissism.</p>

<p>As a Leo Rising, you may have a hard time being independent, in the sense that you take action only after getting other people's opinions on those actions. However, if you act according to your deepest aspirations, without necessarily obtaining other people's approval, you can become the most powerful of all, dear Ngilah. Behind all the sparkle on the outside, you are a very tender, sensitive person with a heart of gold.</p>&quot;
&quot;81&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	tenna  I 	11/2/2003 1:32 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (3 of 21) </p>
 	
<p>My Two Cents Worth:</p>

<p>As a Cancer, I take things very close to heart and I don't like making mistakes.  But my question is:  Has anyone else noticed that all the other signs are ruled by actual planets and Cancer is ruled by the moon?  I would like to hear thoughts on this point.  My idea is that maybe that not only describes the whole heart on the sleeve thing but also why we appreciate romance and love so much more.  Anyway,  Have a good one.</p>&quot;
&quot;81&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	11/3/2003 10:02 am <br />
To: 	tenna  I 	 (4 of 21) </p>
 	
<p>:) Hello and G'morning.</p>

<p>That is weird, why are no signs claiming Earth as a ruler? Maybe the figured the Earth didnt count cause it was flat at the time? Thank Gods they rounded it in time, or else earth's increasingpopulation would be falling off the edges to fall for who knows how long..,</p>

<p>Emotions play a very important role in tyhe lives of Cancerians. ALthough naturally defensive and afraid of being hurt, the put their earts and souls into relationships and are Faithful, Loving and Loyal partners.</p>&quot;
&quot;81&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Ngilah  	11/5/2003 4:30 pm <br />
To: 	tenna  I 	 (5 of 21) </p>
 	
<p>Tenna,</p>

<p>Cancerians do feel as you on the whole. We all have the quirks that makes us all different... Historically, the reason why the Moon is so important  in the Lore of Mankind is because it's the closest heavenly body to Earth, And the first thing to make people wonder what's out there, even for those who are not keen on astrology. Earth was thought of as the starting point, and it's people are grains of sand. Astrology therefore was relative to where we were on Earth at the moment of our birth....</p>

<p>Cancerians can be happy, they were lovingly born in the sign that makes them at one with themselves; mind, body and soul. So they don't have to spend a quarter of their lives just finding who they really are, but can go through the different stages of life feeling they are there at the right time for the right purpose. Once that becomes apparent to Cancerians, they will see their lives as full of new things to discover and experience and be their own masters.</p>

<p>Of course individual circumstances makes a big difference in each one of us, so in that respect, the span of what Cancerian have in common is wide, varied and abstract. Taking things to heart is at least what we do have in common. We experience through our hearts, and what we learn becomes our wisdom, and we're not likely to forget once we've lived through something.</p>

<p>~ Ngilah ~</p>&quot;
&quot;81&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/5/2003 5:49 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (6 of 21) </p>
 	
<p>[Heh Ngila's holding back. Her's soem more helpful info on Cancer for ya fresh off a previous site.]</p>

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<p>&laquo; Last Edit: Oct 8th, 2003, 9:55pm<br />
Seeing things thru a haeavy plated shield leaves one with tunnel vissoin or heavily filtered perceptions. There may not be as much to be protective of, or you may beneeding to watch out in different directions, life's tricky like that, but life's also too short to be really worrying about all that all the time.</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Ultra MetaMember!!!!!</p>

<p>Mood: ... indescribable</p>

<p>Well... Cancerians tend to forget their natural body armour, and get all defensive about nothing... even when they've got all the bases covered... And most Cancerians also tend to feel that they're not understood... probably because their being armoured up to their eyelids makes them hard to figure out.</p>

<p>The Secret Heart of Cancerians</p>

<p>With Cancer for Sun sign, I can atest, most of the armour gibberish is because of how people have seen me through out my life... (The Softy toy... hug then toss) It's so easy for them to do that, they don't seem to understand the concept of being gentle... I think Cancerians are only armoured after they have been through the fire a few times...</p>

<p>(Natural born Passive Aggressives?)</p>

<p>What I can say on my own part is... I adopted the Armour... then I don't have to explain why I leave them to \&quot;talk to the Armour\&quot; while I sneak off for some quality skinny-dipping elsewhere... hehehehe</p>

<p>(I always slip back into the armour before they even notice I was missing).</p>

<p>Truth is weirder than fiction...</p>

<p>People tend to think they're all tough on the outside, and soft on the inside. But if the world (people) were to be less abbrassive to the Cancerians' sensitivity... maybe that armour wouldn't thicken. Because the Truth is, Cancerians would love to enjoy and have the same undaunted appearance as a Sagittarian, or ( Heaven forbid ) a Leo. Who wants to be known as mousy, shy, geeky, nerdy, inhibitted and even seemingly redundant? Most Cancerians have a vast mental library of knowledge, because they spend most of their teens and young-adulthood in an invisibility that is imposed on them by not getting the notice that any human being needs in order to bloom</p>

<p>(they develop an affinity with books and study, maybe because they think the answer to why they are so unwanted by the \&quot;in\&quot; crowd is hidden in the pages of books somewhere, anywhere...).</p>

<p>Some even become adept human observers and learn that there's nothing to fear... So they learn to see into the hearts of others.</p>

<p>Cancerians at some point in their young-adulthood, realise that they're missing out, but probably still feel helpless to do anything... until they somehow harden their armour and thus get a new sense of security and confidence. They are still more careful than most and don't jump before they have measured the exact depth that they're going to dive into. The parable of \&quot;the tortoise and the hare\&quot; might as well have been \&quot;the crab and the hare\&quot;... Because Cancerians like the \&quot;Slowly, but Surely\&quot;-approach to anything.</p>

<p>Privately, Cancerians may think they're a mystery unto themselves... because of strong non-cancerlike urges... i.e. ripping somebody's clothes off and sacrifice them on the altar of carnal appetites, which would probably result in multi-orgasmic earthquakes... or more flashy urges like standing on stage on graduation day and give the entire audience the finger instead of the valedictorian speech.</p>

<p>(...Maybe there's a conspiracy here, the reason why people have to make Cancerians feel so feeble... hmmmm... mind boggling...might have to look into that...).</p>

<p>(Hyperactive Glowing Bookworm Signing off: Got to go for now, there's a towering 4 year old wanting to use the computer to torture some Sims...)<br />
Quote:</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Ultra MetaMember!!!!!<br />
The Secret Heart of Cancerians. (continued)</p>

<p>Where was I... Oh, about what Cancerians ponder privately...</p>

<p>Well... they're great adventurers... if people think Pisceans are dreamers... then Cancerians would be sleep walkers, because they live in that dream... A trip to the Supermarket to a</p>

<p>Cancerian is like a Prince/Princess getting lost in the market square of some medieval or fanstasy scenario... people have the distinctive glow on them that makes them appear all dreamlike... and all in costume...<br />
I think they even dream it in dolby surround...</p>

<p>The only thing that would shock a Cancerian out of such reveries would have to be something as drastic as the annoying beeping of the cashier's barcode reader... (Cancerians rarely daydream in Cyberpunk) waking up from such daydreams makes the Cancerian extremely cranky.</p>

<p>Cancerians are Romantics, hopelessly and incurably so.</p>

<p>They're also attracted to the more fiery personas... well.. never the ones to look down obviously... they aim their sights at the brightest, shiniest, most desirable person in their group... (high school, college, workplace, neighbourhood, or town). Single Cancerians don't go to a movie to watch the movie... they'd refer to it as dating the leading actor/actress... because they're the ones who go to watch the same movie all over and over again...</p>

<p>(so now you know why so many \&quot;mousy\&quot; people go to watch Lord of the Rings so many times...)</p>

<p>hmmm... sensuality... Cancerians blush themselves to a lovely red hue at the thought that someone would consider them sensual... and then enjoy that blush for as long as it lasts... but sensuality is not confined in the feild of sexuality alone. Cancerians take pleasure on almost anything, from a walk in the rain in the summer, mud under bare feet, soft winter nights, a warm pelt bed and down blanket (in between which they sleep in the nude)... their favorite food just at the right time... sleeping under the shade of a tree at noon on a lazy day... hmmm the list goes on...</p>

<p>In Love...</p>

<p>hmmm... when is a Cancerian not in Love?</p>

<p>If not in love with Someone, they'd be in love with an idea of love, if not that, then they'd be in love with falling in love... Strangely enough... despite all this, Cancerians are probably the only ones who graduate high school without getting kissed. (It's sad really... Seen the movie \&quot;Never been Kissed\&quot;?) A Cancerian's worst nightmare would probably be not having anyone to love. They really believe that Love begets Love in return...</p>

<p>At heart, Cancerians are strong, when they believe in themselves and know that the people they love also return their love. And thus armed, they can accomplish miracles. Those they love are the ones who benefits most from this relationship with a Cancerian. In Love they give their all.</p>

<p>In Love, Cancerians are both most protective and most vulnerable.</p>

<p>They take Love so seriously... so seriously that it hurts. (Crabs molt... shed off their shells in order to grow bigger... in that moment the female crabs mate. They mates are bigger male crabs who will cradle them long after the mating, till the females' shells harden again). Their Principles of Love and Home are prominent, and shouldn't be taken lightly by anyone... least of all by a beloved... when Cancerians feel that this principle is threatened it shakes their world profoundly.<br />
Cancerians fear heartbreak and loss of Love. Without Love they feel, literally, like a fish out of water. But amazingly enough, they are survivors... Give them 10 year to recover... they'll be better than new.<br />
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No wonder I'm listening to Metallica and Danzig... and writing up a storm... Sun in Scorpio, Moon in Scorpio, Mercury in Scorpio, Venus in Scorpio...</p>

<p>(26th October, 2003)</p>&quot;
&quot;81&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Ngilah  	11/5/2003 11:16 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (7 of 21) </p>
 	
<p>Meta, :P I wasn't holding back...  More like one-hand-typing at the time I did that reply:P it was in the middle of the evening and I had Lilli cradled on my lap... couldn't exactly type it all through while doing mum stuffs:) and you did post the right version of my Cancerian writing, (not the one with the note to myself where to continue = Thought Flag, that got misposted one time...marked as quote)</p>

<p>(insomniac again... must be the moon waxing, haven't checked....) hmmm...</p>

<p>This particular Cancerian can't sleep towards the full moon, can't stay away from rain and loves long nights with lots of storytelling and adventures. :D</p>

<p>~Ngilah ~</p>&quot;
&quot;81&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/6/2003 2:20 am <br />
To: 	Ngilah 	 (8 of 21) </p>
 	
<p>No problem, d what you can how you can, when you can.</p>

<p>It's not a paid position, and there is no schedule, lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;81&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/1/2005 8:56 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (9 of 21) </p>
 	
<p>*Ngil was the prime trumpeteer for the cancerian case for sure, but a dreadful prederiliction to gossip and assumptions at that time kinda parted our ways.</p>

<p>I think I was on a 4 month anger jag or something, wait no... ;) That was Bloodgeon! I'm the nicer phorm, lol.*</p>&quot;
&quot;81&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	1/4/2005 4:23 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (10 of 21) </p>
 	
<p>toade puts on some rubber gloves. i will not make contact with this sign anymore than i have to!</p>

<p>Cancer: The Inner You</p>

<p>On the surface you're the picture of calm and strength, but underneath you tend to feel insecure and inadequate. You are positive that other people know what they're doing while you're just winging it. You also imagine the worst outcome to a scenario, never the best. You are a very emotional person; you are constantly feelings. Hearing a song on the radio makes you feel sentimental, and a particular scent, a flower, or picture can jar your memory. You are also extraordinarily in sync with other people's feelings. In fact, you get almost as involved in your friends' problems as you do in your own. When you're close to someone, you believe you are supposed to help that person. Harmony is important to you--any kind of conflict or quarrel leaves you feeling depressed. However, you're definitely not wishy-washy; you have the courage of your convictions and the strength to stick up for what you think is right. You don't welcome change, and are hesitant about going ahead with something untried, yet this doesn't stop you from doing what has to be done.</p>

<p>i wouldn't touch that with a 40-foot pole. cancerians and aquarians do NOT get along in close quarters.</p>&quot;
&quot;81&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/9/2005 8:02 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (11 of 21) <br />
 	<br />
The Decanates of Cancer<br />
<br />
First Decanate: June 21 through June 30<br />
<br />
<b>Keyword:</b> Receptiveness<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Canis Minor, the Small Dog, who symbolizes reason.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Moon<br />
<br />
Second Decanate: July 1 through July 11<br />
<br />
<b>Keyword:</b> Intensity<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Canis Major, the Great Dog, companion to the mighty hunter Orion. He symbolizes triumph.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Pluto<br />
<br />
Third Decanate: July 12 through July 22<br />
<br />
<b>Keyword:</b> Empathy<br />
<b>Constellation:</b> Argo Navis, the magical ship of adventure that symbolizes strength of mind. Placed in the heavens by Poseidon to be a guide to travelers on the southern seas.<br />
<b>Planetary subruler:</b> Neptune&quot;
&quot;81&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;From: 	gecho  	1/17/2005 9:34 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (12 of 21) <br />
 	<br />
<b>Cancer’s Amorous Combinations</b><br />
<br />
<b>Cancer and Aries</b> These two may start out like a house on fire, but it won’t take long for the fire to burn out. Aries’s venturesome spirit and wandering eye enflame Cancer’s jealousy. And Cancer is too easily hurt by Aries’s aggressiveness and sharp tongue. Cancer likes security and domesticity; Aries needs freedom to explore new worlds. Cancer wants to cherish and protect a lover, an attitude that Aries finds too claustrophobic. Both like money, but Aries wants to spend it and Cancer wants to keep it. Too many temperamental problems here.<br />
<br />
<b>Cancer and Taurus</b> Both need security and a sense of permanence, and both are loving, affectionate, and passionate as well. Cancer adds a dash of imagination to Taurus’s otherwise staid approach to sex. Taurus is possessive and that’s just fine with clinging Cancer. Both are acquisitive moneymakers, and together they enjoy the delights of hearth and home. Taurus likes being catered to, and Cancer is the one to do it. Steady-going Taurus is also good for Cancer’s moodiness. What each needs the other supplies.<br />
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<b>Cancer and Gemini</b> Gemini’s sparkle immediately intrigues Cancer, but Cancer won’t find security with fickle, fly-by-night Gemini. Basically, Cancer’s nature is emotional and Gemini’s is cerebral, and that makes it difficult for them to understand each other. Although sexual energies are well matched, Cancer will have a hard time adjusting to Gemini’s playful, nonchalant attitude toward love. Possessive Cancer will try to keep Gemini hemmed in, and Gemini can’t abide that. It’s a short countdown to the finish.<br />
<br />
<b>Cancer and Cancer</b> They have a lot in common, and that’s the trouble. They understand each other perfectly and can wound each other without even trying. Both are sensitive, too demanding, too dependant. Cancers are obsessively concerned with their emotional psyches: Each needs an enormous amount of attention, coddling, and reassurance, and resents the other for not giving enough. On the other side, they’re sensual bedmates whose erotic imaginations are sparked by each other. But that’s rarely enough. This treadmill goes nowhere.<br />
<br />
<b>Cancer and Leo</b> Cancer has to get used to Leo’s extroverted exuberance. Otherwise, generous, openhearted, strong Leo is just what insecure Cancer is looking for. Cancer’s marvelous intuitions tell it exactly how to handle proud and flamboyant Leo. Admiration and a lot of flattery are what are needed to keep Leo purring with contentment. Leo is domineering in the bedroom and a little too forthright sexually for Cancer. But Leo’s sunny disposition is a wonderful antidote for Cancer’s moodiness.<br />
<br />
<b>Cancer and Virgo</b> Cancer’s responses are emotive while Virgo’s are analytical, but their personalities mesh so well that it doesn’t seem to matter. Cancer may have to warm up Virgo a little, but there <i>is</i> fire under the ice. This can turn into a secure, comfortable, and affectionate relationship. Cancer’s struggle for financial security works perfectly with goal-oriented Virgo. Cancer understands Virgo’s fussy ways, and steady Virgo helps balance variable Cancer. Cancer’s dependency neatly complements Virgo’s need to protect, and each is anxious to please the other. Good auguries.<br />
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<b>Cancer and Libra</b> This pair operates on entirely different levels: Cancer wants love to be emotionally transcendent, Libra seeks perfect intellectual communication. Libra has no sympathy for Cancer’s moods, and Cancer is made insecure by Libra’s detachment and shallow emotions. Cancer is too temperamental and possessive for airy Libra. They have a hard time establishing real sexual rapport, and that exasperates Cancer. They both love a beautiful home, but Libra also needs parties and people and outside pleasures. When Cancer turns critical, especially about Libra’s extravagance, Libra starts looking elsewhere.<br />
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<b>Cancer and Scorpio</b> Cancer’s sensuality is ignited by Scorpio’s dynamic passions, and because Cancer is loyal, Scorpio’s jealousy isn’t provoked. Cancer’s possessiveness will actually make Scorpio feel secure. Cancer admires Scorpio’s strength, while Scorpio finds a haven in Cancer’s emotional commitment. Both are extremely intuitive and sense what will please the other. Together they can build a happy cocoon where they feel safe and loved. This relationship has great intimacy, intensity, and depth. Things just get better with time.<br />
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<b>Cancer and Sagittarius</b> Outgoing Sagittarius can open intellectual vistas for imaginative Cancer, but unfortunately, Sagittarius won’t give Cancer the security in love that it always needs. Cancer’s jealousy is aroused by Sagittarius’s flighty, faithless ways; Sagittarius is bored by Cancer’s dependency. Sagittarius likes to wander, while Cancer is a stay-at-home. Cancer’s commitment to total togetherness only makes Sagittarius desperate to get away. In addition, outspoken Sagittarius’s bluntness continually wounds sensitive Cancer. Better friends than lovers.<br />
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<b>Cancer and Capricorn</b> There’s an initial sexual attraction because they are a polarity in the zodiac. If they can overcome their opposites in temperament, they can make a winning combination. But career-oriented Capricorn has too many other interests to give Cancer all the attention it needs. Cancer is shy and sensitive and needs affection, while Capricorn is brusque, aloof, and domineering. Cancer takes Capricorn’s reserve as a personal rebuff and becomes moody and critical. The differences may prove too great for long-term happiness.<br />
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<b>Cancer and Aquarius</b> Cancer’s warm, responsive nature is chilled by Aquarius’s cool, self-possession. In turn, Cancer’s clinging, cloying demonstrativeness makes Aquarius feel hemmed in. Aquarius is quick-minded, unpredictable, apt to be impatient with cautious, hesitant Cancer. And thin-skinned Cancer is easily hurt by Aquarius’s caustic humour. Cancer doesn’t understand Aquarius’s essential detachment. Cancer needs to feel close and secure; Aquarius is a lone wolf. Sex may be alright, but there’s little else going for them.<br />
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<b>Cancer and Pisces</b> This is an affectionate, sensitive couple who will bolster each other’s ego. Pisces is an imaginative dreamer, but Cancer is an imaginative worker—together they can make their dreams a reality. Pisces provides romance in Cancer’s life, and Cancer is the all-protective lover Pisces needs. Both are emotional, intensely devoted, sensitive to each other’s moods. They’ll hit it off in the boudoir, for both are responsive sexually. Cancer has to take the lead, but Pisces is a very willing, erotic follower. A harmonious match.&quot;
&quot;81&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/25/2005 9:08 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (13 of 21) </p>
 	
<p>Cancer and Scorpio Cancer's sensuality is ignited by Scorpio's dynamic passions, and because Cancer is loyal, Scorpio's jealousy isn't provoked. Cancer's possessiveness will actually make Scorpio feel secure. Cancer admires Scorpio's strength, while Scorpio finds a haven in Cancer's emotional commitment. Both are extremely intuitive and sense what will please the other. Together they can build a happy cocoon where they feel safe and loved. This relationship has great intimacy, intensity, and depth. Things just get better with time.</p>

<p>*I dunno, that possesive stuff drives me crazy. I'm faithful but squeezed too hard I go right out from between the fingers, like mud or the gloopy stuff nickelodeon sells kids to gross their parents out with. Not sqooshed to another woman though, but to space, freedom, silence, peace, someplace awa fromteh constant maddening claustrophobia inducing smotherment.*</p>&quot;
&quot;81&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	7/3/2005 9:21 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (14 of 21) </p>
 	
<p>Gotta love those scorps. That's what my bf is! Yayyyy! Scorps and Aqus aren't supposed to be compatible, eh? So is what I hear and read. But lo! his sword, which was descending on the milky head of the reverend Priam... no, that's all wrong. It seemed i' the air to stick though. Ack, Hamlet. lol.</p>

<p>Anybody has the potential to have a lasting relationship with anybody. Arg, anybody seen Hitch? Lemme try again.</p>

<p>My mom is a cancerian, married to a leo. They have been married nearly 20 yrs. They were compatible, but aren't much anymore. Now that the kids are just about all gone. A common goal can bring people together. Mm hm.</p>&quot;
&quot;81&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	7/3/2005 10:03 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (15 of 21) </p>
 	
<p>*Hamlet, lol, is this a knife I see before Me? To be or not to be.*</p>&quot;
&quot;81&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/20/2006 4:04 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (16 of 21) </p>
 	
<p>*So? Was it a Knife? Or a ballpoint pen?*</p>&quot;
&quot;81&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/20/2006 5:07 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (17 of 21) </p>
 	
<p>Cancer (disambiguation)<br />
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>

<p>Cancer can mean:</p>

<p>Cancer, the group of malignant diseases</p>

<p>Cancer (constellation), the constellation</p>

<p>Cancer, the astrological sign</p>

<p>Tropic of Cancer, a major circle of latitude</p>

<p>Cancer (band), a British death metal band</p>

<p>Cancer (genus), a genus of crab</p>

<p>Cancer on the Presidency, a recorded conversation between U.S. President Richard M. Nixon, his lawyer John Dean, and White House Chief of Staff H.R. Haldeman discussing the Watergate scandal.</p>

<p>Retrieved from \&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cancer_%28disambiguation%29\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;81&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ThikMami  	6/28/2006 10:55 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (18 of 21) </p>
 	
<p>WOw! I follow the zodiac (lightly) and am a cancer. It feels funny when folks tell me about myself. Thanks, I needed that. Its all true...</p>&quot;
&quot;81&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	6/28/2006 4:35 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (19 of 21) </p>
 	
<p>As long as it comes close enough, astrology stays pretty viable, practice and principle are key though. Stargoyle?</p>&quot;
&quot;81&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/28/2006 5:46 pm <br />
To: 	ThikMami 	 (20 of 21) </p>
 	
<p>*THIK! Heya Hiya Howya. {ThikMami is Bard and ranking officer of DOG/D0G Clan/s, those two clans people think should be Fighting CAT Clan, and some do try to get them to, luckily Psyrus isn't so easily manipulated. But back to the Cancerian topic!} Sadly in astrology, for alot of people it's not the precision of the gun, it's the size of the net. If you can get at least most of it right, you're doing pretty good, I do a mean Tarot reading night from time to time too, lol. The exact radiometric synergystics of gravitational and/or subelectromagnetic emissions upon neurochemical genetic configuration and destiny manifestation through directed lifepath tendency have yet to be determined, but me does work on it good lots, lol. Kinda like the synchronocity that brings a Cancer from Shade to this board about right on time for this article to already have been presented.*</p>&quot;
&quot;81&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	7/4/2006 6:26 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (21 of 21) </p>
 	
<p>Someone help me, lol, I thought for sure George Bush was a Taurus! But in the news on radio it said he's just now celebrated his 60th birthday. This technically makes him a Cancer (on the face of the earth) as his birthday falls within this current date range. There goes me favorite tuarus abnalogy, as to why saddam and dubya were at odds, both being stubborn bulls, well this tosses all that right out the window. Now I'll need some new material.</p>&quot;
&quot;82&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/6/2004 12:38 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Sun Sign Funnies (Moderator: Metaphorm)</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
Have a hoot and a half</p>

<p>Aries (March 21-April 19)<br />
page 2 of \&quot;Blame His Star Sign: Why Men Do the Weird Things They Do\&quot; \&quot;Arrogant. Pompous. Vain. Cruel. Verbose. Show-off. I've been called all of these. Of course, I am.\&quot; --Howard Cosell (March 25) Passionate, idealistic, and sentimental, the Aries man is part hero, part child, no matter what his age. He's as friendly as a puppy, downright fearless, and rather like one of those weighted clowns that children punch. You can knock him down, but he will always bounce back. And, for as long as he loves you, he will be faithful, sexy, and attentive. If you feel weak in the knees, make sure there's a sofa handy to fall on, because by the time you've swooned, this Romeo will have moved on to his next conquest. Aries men are in love with love. The appeal is in the art of romance and the thrill of the chase, not your charming smile.</p>

<p>Some astrologers compare an Aries man to a knight in shining armor. However, you are just as likely to get run down by his charging steed as scooped up in a pair of loving arms. Sir Lancelot may have been bold and honest, but he was also a royal pain in the butt, all Aries traits. His ego ruined a kingdom when, in his eagerness to run his hand up Guinevere's dress, he conveniently forgot his vow to King Arthur. In Lance's point of view he was a hero, and to an Aries man, his point of view is the only one that counts. The Ram fears mediocrity more than death. He would rather be the biggest jerk in town than just another anonymous working slob. He is subjective, bossy, and has a caustic wit he flings with careless abandon. He takes pride in being more self-centered than Scorpio and more obtuse than Taurus. He's sure he's right. Especially when he is wrong.</p>

<p>Male Rams come in two types. Bold, brash, and ready for action or shy, quiet, and ready for action. Don't be fooled by the shy type. He may come on all \&quot;Aw shucks\&quot; and toe shuffles, like Aries Dennis Quaid, but under that poker face, or enigmatic smile, his brain synapses are firing at 1,000 per minute, concentrating on the best way to get you into his bed in the shortest possible time.</p>

<p>On the door of the original Playboy Mansion in Chicago was a brass plate with the inscription Si Non Oscillas, Noli Tintinnare--If you don't swing, don't ring. Aries Hugh Hefner, the flip, hip, big daddy of hedonism, is still alive and well, and still the quintessential bad boy at 76.</p>

<p>Remember all of this before you buy your wedding dress. After the ceremony, he will expect you to worship the ground he makes you crawl on while he declares his need for freedom. He will require you to have the house sparkling, the grass mowed, and the cars washed, all before he gets home from his latest adventure.</p>

<p>He'll leave a trail of dirty clothes from the front door to the shower, while shouting his dinner order over his shoulder. When he appears at the table, he'll expect you to have a gourmet's delight in one hand and his favorite cold drink in the other. And, you'd better look like you just stepped out of the pages of Vogue.</p>

<p>This man chases the ideal. He doesn't want a real woman, with real needs. He wants the adoration of Mommy and the ethereal qualities of a fairy princess, all wrapped up in the figure of a Playboy centerfold. He thinks he is indestructible, but he's extremely accident-prone and seldom gets through life without a few broken bones, several concussions, and a couple of totaled cars. He is restless, fidgety, and has frequent head aches.</p>

<p>Just as he is either brash or shy, he'll either be a spendthrift or paranoid about starving to death.</p>

<p>You'll have to clip coupons and buy pork and beans in bulk while he plays Mr. Fix-It with the plumbing. You'll learn to sew and to raise your own veggies while he attacks his latest moneymaking scheme with the same fierce energy that makes him shout at the TV and practice road rage in the church parking lot. If he's loose with cash, you'll have to work two jobs to keep the creditors off your back and a roof over your heads. Mr. Ram communicates by temper tantrum. He will smash the glasses and put his fist through the wall one minute, then want to screw your brains out the next. And he will be genuinely surprised when you resist his ardor as you're bent over the dustpan, sweeping up shards of crystal. Your favorite martian will start a little war to have an excuse to slam out of the house and stay out until all hours. A Leo would announce that he's going out with the boys, and a Capricorn would tell you he's working late at the office, but Aries needs to rationalize his bad behavior. If you're the cookiemonster, then he is still the hero. The Greeks christened him the Ram. You can call him Butthead.</p>

<p>Taurus (April 20-May 20)<br />
page 3 of \&quot;Blame His Star Sign: Why Men Do the Weird Things They Do\&quot; \&quot;The great question -- which I have not been able to answer -- is 'What does a woman want?'\&quot; --Sigmund Freud (May 6) He's patient, prudent, and persevering, a tower of strength on whom you can lean. You'll fall for his shy charm and those big, sad eyes. He may remind you of a slow-talkin', slow-walkin' hero like Gary Cooper or Henry Fonda. His needs are simple: home and hearth, a good woman, and a nest egg for that rainy day. Before you start drooling, read on, sweetie.</p>

<p>Taurus may offer old-shoe comfort, but what you're likely to get is an army-boot mentality. Hook up with the Bull and either do things his way, or do your thing alone. He won't mind your independence, if it benefits him in some way, and as long as dinner is ready when he appears. Don't expect to be showered with praise and lavish attention. Do expect to be cast into the role of the little woman. Of all the men in the universe, this one expects the 1950s textbook version. He will buy your clothes, pick your friends, and criticize your beliefs.</p>

<p>He is judgmental and fixed in his ideas, attitudes, and prejudices.</p>

<p>Nothing you can say or do will change him. You'll have the distinct feeling of being boiled alive slowly, just as the proverbial frog, and you will be right. Mr. T invented the smothering relationship.</p>

<p>He is jealous, possessive, and obsessive. Piss him off and he'll hold a grudge. Unfortunately, it's not a silent one. He will snipe and pick and make nasty remarks until you want to bash his head with the nearest blunt object.</p>

<p>William Randolph Hearst provides a classic example of the Taurean love of possessions gone berserk. He spent tens of millions of dollars to build himself a real castle filled with priceless art and furnishings from all over the world. According to Hollywood legend, Hearst built the castle for his ladylove, Marion Davies, because his wife refused to divorce him. Talk about a gilded cage and a grim fairy tale. You would think a guy with all that power and dough would have no trouble buying off a wife. Well, Marion didn't get a wedding ring and she didn't get the castle. It was his castle, filled with his possessions.</p>

<p>She was just a living adornment for the furniture.</p>

<p>The Taurean love for food is renowned, and the Bull likes to eat. By your second anniversary he could be wearing triple-X sweats and a truss. He is capable of eating himself into multiple heart attacks and will expect you to play nurse for real.</p>

<p>His idea of excitement is switching from the food channel to Wrestlemania.<br />
It's convenient, not too far from the refrigerator, and best of all, doesn't cost anything. You may be irresistible, and he may love you madly, but he will never understand why you need any other company but his. If he does take you out, it will be to one of his favorite restaurants, where he'll be too busy stuffing his face to make decent conversation.</p>

<p>He's a cheapskate. Only a Taurus could live on a beer-and-beans budget unnecessarily. He may have millions, but you'll never see the bank accounts, although you might get an allowance. If you do get his money, it will only be because you outlived him, or murdered him in his sleep. The latter will become a tempting idea as time goes by. Sigmund Freud's use of psychoanalysis was a breakthrough in the field of psychiatry. But only a Taurus man could be at once so obtuse and so egotistical as to define a woman's frustrations and unresolved emotional distress as [&para;&szlig;] envy. Freud's Scorpio ascendant only fueled his obsession with sex. Virtually all of his theories held sex responsible for all the emotional ills of mankind.<br />
Including Sigi, who had a lengthy affair with his wife's younger sister.<br />
The original Freudian slip. The Bull's favorite game is Grand Inquisitor. He will expect you to report every detail of your day. He will also rummage through your private papers and read your diary at the first opportunity.</p>

<p>If you have a past and are foolish enough to reveal it, he is capable of using it against you at any time for the rest of your life. Your best bet is a safe-deposit box, and to lie your ass off. He is so stable, he's inert.</p>

<p>Work and home are all he knows, or needs. Although he's marathon man between the sheets, what he really wants is a housekeeper, and is so insensitive that you must hit him with a skillet to get attention. If you're the type who needs excitement now and then, you could lick the light socket or have an affair. With a Taurus man, I'd opt for the former. The Bull is not the forgive-and-forget type.</p>

<p>Although he hates change, he is perfectly capable of tossing you out on your ear one day and moving in your replacement the next.</p>

<p>Gemini (May 21-June 21)<br />
page 4 of \&quot;Blame His Star Sign: Why Men Do the Weird Things They Do\&quot; \&quot;I wouldn't be caught dead marrying a woman old enough to be my wife.\&quot; --Tony Curtis (June 3)<br />
He is simply irresistible. The Gemini man is a fun-loving, independent, roguish romantic who has a doctorate in flirting. He can cook an exotic dinner. Then dance with you in the starlight, point out the constellations, and capture your heart with his beautiful version of their myths. Don't invite the wedding guests yet. While you are mentally compiling the guest list, he will excuse himself to get you a fresh glass of chilled wine, and while in the kitchen, manage to phone three other girls for dates next weekend. The only thing this schmoozing, womanizing, party animal is interested in is adding your phone number and bra size to his ever-increasing list of victims.</p>

<p>Gemini movie star Errol Flynn was long regarded as the black sheep of Hollywood. The phrase \&quot;in like Flynn\&quot; was coined as tribute to his ability to score. His real-life adventures, rebellions, and general unruliness rivaled those of the swashbuckling heroes he portrayed. Flynn was married three times and cheated on all of his wives. His first wife, French actress Lily Damita, said, \&quot;You never know when he's telling the truth. He lies for the fun of it.\&quot; His life was one of cheerful excess. But, by his late forties, his hurricane-force existence had taken its toll, and he was a burned-out shell of his former, lively self. Flynn died of a heart attack at 50.</p>

<p>Your Twin will probably not be quite as bad, but all Gemini men have a gypsy moth's fatal attraction to a pretty face. Totally faithful Gems do exist, but are rarer than a shy Sagittarius. In fact, the word faithful has a different meaning to a Gemini man. Think of Gemini Brigham Young, the Mormon founder of Salt Lake, who had 27 wives. I'm sure that, in his mind, Brother Brigham considered himself a devoted and faithful husband. In my mind, he was in Gemini paradise.</p>

<p>Yours will have five hobbies, four careers, and an assortment of friends that resemble a mini-United Nations.</p>

<p>But, his intellectual prowess is limited to his memorization of the various versions of Trivial Pursuit and entertaining his friends by tearing you to pieces with his merciless, acerbic tongue. He lives to put down people, and will call you fat ass in public, or snap his fingers at you when his glass is empty.</p>

<p>Cold-hearted and calculating, he is a blatant social climber and will propose on the first date if he smells money. As a husband, he is ambivalent.<br />
The only thing this guy's passionate about is being entertained.</p>

<p>If you think love means being together at least some of the time, sharing dinner, and watching the tube, you had better find yourself a homey Cancer, or a quiet Virgo, and send this horny hound dog packing. Or you could look on the bright side. You may be hysterical and freaked out half the time, but you'll never be bored.</p>

<p>Cancer (June 22-July 22)<br />
page 5 of \&quot;Blame His Star Sign: Why Men Do the Weird Things They Do\&quot; \&quot;I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me.\&quot; --Hunter S. Thompson (July 18) The first thing you'll notice is his genuine, and adorable, smile. The Cancer man is sweet, chivalrous, and has a wonderfully off-beat sense of humor that can be downright loony. He is sentimental, sensual, and truly affectionate. He is a traditionalist who respects the proprieties of courtship, believes in family and forever, and he's absolutely the best snuggle-bunny in the universe.</p>

<p>You may see an ideal mate, but what you get is an ideal stalker. A male Crab's idea of devotion is bonding at the hip, so unless you are prepared to become his Siamese twin, run in the opposite direction as fast as possible. In bed he is tender, but so passive that you'll soon tire of always being on top.</p>

<p>His devotion is legendary. However, don't say \&quot;I do\&quot; until you understand that this extends to every friend and relative he's ever had, especially mother. It's not above him to wait until the honeymoon to tell you she's coming to live with you as soon as you return. He's subjective. His favorite game is \&quot;Guess How I'm Feeling.\&quot; You will be expected to read his mind, sense his moods, and mend his fragile ego, all without benefit of knowing what has upset him. Don't worry.</p>

<p>Everything upsets him. Forget to buy toothpaste, and he'll decide you don't love him anymore. Say you want a night out with the girls, and he'll expect divorce papers in the morning.</p>

<p>Conversely, he will be so blind to your feelings that you will soon find yourself thinking of ways to escape.</p>

<p>Try talking rationally, and he will become morose and overemotional. He's so preoccupied with his own sensibilities, and his basic character is so convoluted, that he simply can't believe you don't feel exactly as he does on every issue. He's as moody as the female Crab, and punishes any perceived slight by retreating into his metaphorical shell to pout.</p>

<p>Consider Cancer Ross Perot's run for the presidency. Perot prided himself on playing daddy, boss, and teacher to us less enlightened folks. When faced with the inevitable opposition, he took it as a personal affront; packed up his charts, graphs, and pointer, and went home. In typical Cancer fashion, after a suitable period of withdrawal (punishing those who would not see his light), he decided he might jump back in the political ring if asked. I suppose he's still waiting. The male Crab is as paranoid about security as the Bull but, in a financial crisis, will expect you to do all that nasty stuff like making a budget or working two jobs to ensure the family's future. He'll be too ill with a case of stressed-induced acne to show his face in public. He will stop at nothing to get you to agree with his point of view, even if it's only on the best flavor of ice cream.</p>

<p>Anything less is total rejection.</p>

<p>First, he will explain in excruciating detail why pecan is better than black walnut. Next he'll try his rote lost-boy look to win your acquiescence. If neither tactic works, he will sigh, say he's not hungry, and sit brooding in front of the TV. You better be prepared to either give in or live in silence. Before you gratefully choose the latter, remember silence to a Crab is punctuated with long, mournful sighs, minor to major groans, and frequent whimpering mutters. A prime example of a male Crab in action is King Henry VIII.</p>

<p>When Henry wanted to divorce his first wife, Catherine (a Sagittarius), to marry Gemini Anne Boleyn, you would think that he would have said, \&quot;So be it.\&quot; Instead, in typical Cancer style, Henry tried to ensure that everyone in the kingdom agreed with him. He dragged out the barge, visiting his royal advisors up and down the Thames.<br />
He petitioned the Pope for an annulment, even encouraged Catherine to say their marriage was never consummated.</p>

<p>When Catherine refused, he locked her in the Tower of London. When the Pope refused, King Crab created the Church of England, installing himself as its secular head. Through alternating displays of temperament and torture, he secured most of his noblemen's support. Then, true to his changeable nature, he had Anne beheaded, in just under three years of marriage, after it had taken him five years to fight the battle to marry her in the first place.</p>

<p>While your Crab will probably not have you dispatched, he is totally capable of blinding himself to everything that doesn't reflect his narrow, ever-changing viewpoint. And you will suffer a tedious display of relentless carping and whining aimed at securing your slavish, unquestioning devotion.</p>

<p>Since you're in a no-win situation anyway, you might as well tell him you like boysenberry sherbet, you've just quit your job, and by the way, is that a pimple sprouting on the end of his nose?</p>

<p>part 3<br />
Leo (July 23-August 22)<br />
page 6 of \&quot;Blame His Star Sign: Why Men Do the Weird Things They Do\&quot; \&quot;I make it up all different every time I'm asked.\&quot; --Andy Warhol (August<br />
6)<br />
A Leo male is warm hearted, generous, and dignified. He's a genuine romantic you won't have to tempt twice to go for a moonlit stroll or to your favorite hideaway for the weekend. The Lion seeks a mate who is stable, family oriented, and intelligent. His family adores him, he keeps his friends laughing, and he's always the center of attention. In the office. In jail. At the beach. He's the center of attention. Always. His favorite game is Commander-in-Chief. A Leo will snap off orders with the crispness of a general ordering his troops and expect you to move at double time to wait on him hand and foot. He demands to be rewarded for coming home in the evening, and he demands your respect, whether he deserves it or not. Should he remember your birthday, nothing but a blatant display of fawning will satisfy his ego. He rarely loses his temper as long as you call him \&quot;master\&quot; while bowing in respect.</p>

<p>Challenge his authority, and he will roar, kick the sofa, and issue a couple of ultimatums designed to strike fear in your heart. As soon as the scene is over, everything is forgotten. Be stupid enough to deliberately wound a Lion's pride or, worse, attack his dignity, and you'll soon feel like a pound of ground round being sized up for dinner. If he's a quiet Lion, he'll be a benevolent dictator who wants you to hover over him constantly. He'll want you to rub his aching shoulders and tell him how fit, strong, and wonderful he is, no matter what his age or physical condition. He, on the other hand, will not hesitate to tell you that your hair is a mess, your ass is too big, and that you have the intelligence of a gnat. When you burst into tears, he will be genuinely shocked because, in his mind, he was only trying to give you the benefit of his wise counsel.</p>

<p>Study the character of Professor Henry Higgins in Leo George Bernard Shaw's play Pygmalion if you want an object lesson in the character of a male Lion. After berating, humiliating, and lecturing Eliza Doolittle, he refuses to praise her efforts and, instead, takes credit for her success. In typical Leonine befuddlement, Higgins runs shouting for his mother when the girl finally tells him to get lost.</p>

<p>Eliza had to be a Capricorn.</p>

<p>In a playful mood, the Lion may act like a clown, but there's nothing easy going about his nature. Tell him he's being silly, and his mood will change faster than a Cancer under the full moon. Leo wants an audience, not a critic.</p>

<p>He's chickeny. At his worst, he's a combination of Felix the Cat and Napoleon on steroids. He'll wear dark glasses at night and make passes at anything that walks, crawls, or slithers. He'll spend money faster than you can earn it. And by the time he's 40, will resemble an aging teenage hoodlum with his beer gut hanging over his too-tight Levi's.</p>

<p>It's said that Leo men always look taller than they really are. This is because they all wear either shoes with lifts or cowboy boots with four-inch heels. Leo shorty Napoleon Bonaparte invented high-heeled shoes for himself, not Josephine.</p>

<p>He will drive a monster pickup that you have to use a ladder to climb into. When he skids into your driveway after knocking over the mailbox, he'll lean on the horn until you appear, then kick the passenger door open with one of his $400 steel-toed boots. Ever the gallant, when he notices he can't see your eyes over the running board, he'll jump out to assist you, and gleefully chant, \&quot;Gropin' and hopin',\&quot; while standing behind you.</p>

<p>His vanity knows no bounds. He'll have a tattoo on his butt and not hesitate to drop his drawers at the poolroom to show it off. He, of course, thinks he's the world's greatest lover, which he announces to anyone within a 10-decibel range. However, there's really very little to be said. Two words do come to mind -- frequent and enthusiastic. His definition of foreplay is \&quot;Get in the truck.\&quot;</p>

<p>Everything about a male Lion is exaggerated. Leo Diamond Jim Brady not only had a huge appetite for food but for lavish excess as well. True to his Leonine nature, Diamond Jim was the most flamboyant character of his time.<br />
The owner of his favorite restaurant called Brady his \&quot;best 25 customers.\&quot;</p>

<p>Brady regularly tipped $100 for $2 taxi rides, and his famous collection of 30 complete sets of jewelry was estimated at the time in excess of $1,000,000. Diamond Jim was just as extravagant in love. He had a dozen gold-plated bicycles made so he and long-time girlfriend Lillian Russell could cruise Central Park in style.</p>

<p>Her favorite bike had handlebars covered with mother-of-pearl and spokes decorated with rubies and sapphires. In true Leo style, Diamond Jim was both vulgar and magnificent.</p>

<p>Whether yours is a stuffy, overbearing egotist or a wild and woolly jungle cat, the key to taming a Lion is knowing how to react. Next time he's snarling, lecturing, and posturing in the kitchen because dinner is five minutes late, ignore the fit, smile, and tell him how nice it was of him to fix the neighbor's lawn mower yesterday. He'll start to bluster, puff out his chest, and forget all about chastising you. Then he'll agree it was nice of him. It was damn fine, as a matter of fact. And, during dinner, he'll regale you with the tale of his virtuous deed. It's that attention thing.</p>

<p>part 4<br />
Virgo (August 23-September 22)<br />
page 7 of \&quot;Blame His Star Sign: Why Men Do the Weird Things They Do\&quot; \&quot;I'm not afraid to let people know that I'm kind of an idiot.\&quot; --Terry Bradshaw (September 2)<br />
He's faithful, thoughtful, and cool-headed during a crisis. A Virgo man will be home in time for dinner, help you balance the checkbook, and help raise the children. Whether he's as sexy as Sean Connery, or as silly as Peter Sellers, he will always be by your side. He's conscientious, capable, thrifty, kind, and loyal.</p>

<p>Sounds like a real boy scout, doesn't he? Well, he is -- the bargain basement version. Life with a male Virgin is like being pushed into traffic when you don't want to cross the street. Born with a superior attitude and an eye for improving everything except his own conduct, he is as relentless with his fault-finding as a pit bull locked onto a mailman's leg, and just as unsympathetic.</p>

<p>At his worst, he's a classic chauvinist, dismissing what he doesn't believe and believing only what's convenient to his point of view. His one talent for conversation is a nonstop string of criticisms about every facet of your existence, from the way you wear your hair to your coupon-clipping ability. And he won't hesitate to insult your intelligence by demonstrating just how to accomplish either task. At his best, he has the kind of predictability that will give you sleeping sickness. He'll expect dinner promptly at six, where you will exchange news of the day's events. Then he'll spend an hour with the children, who will go to bed exactly at eight. Next comes an hour of telling you how to improve your housekeeping abilities. Finally, he'll retire to his home office where he'll spend the rest of the evening mumbling over the bills or developing a plan for your self-improvement. His character is purely idiosyncratic.</p>

<p>Every Virgo has his own peculiar thought process and just as peculiar speech pattern. Many self-made Virgo millionaires are unable to utter a sensible statement. Throughout his career, legendary Hollywood producer Virgo Samuel Goldwyn adamantly refused to compromise his search for the finest talent, directors, screenwriters, and technical crews.</p>

<p>You can't argue with perfection, and The Goldwyn Touch set a standard of excellence that has been seldom, if ever, matched. Sam also had an unmatched Virgo talent for trying to act superior and coming off as a total goofball. When his secretary asked for permission to destroy files that were more than 10 years old, Goldwyn said, \&quot;Yes, but keep copies.\&quot;<br />
He's also credited with such gems as, \&quot;Give me a couple of years, and I'll make that actress an overnight success,\&quot;<br />
\&quot;If I look confused, it's because I'm thinking,\&quot;<br />
and \&quot;True. I've been a long time making up my mind, but now I'm giving you a definite answer maybe.\&quot;</p>

<p>Argue with yours, and he'll stare at you as if you've just lost your mind, for he can't believe you dared to disagree. Then he will repeat, word by word, the conversation, question, or disagreement that led you to throw the toaster at his head. Soon, you will feel as if ants were crawling through your brain and will apologize just to shut him up. You can take comfort in the knowledge that if you are determined to force his hand, you can send him to bed with a stomachache.</p>

<p>The fact that he's pretending to be ill, and he knows you know it, makes no difference. A male Virgo will feign anything from a head ache to a heart attack if he feels cornered. He's as loath to confront a situation as is his opposite, Pisces, but where Pisces fears confrontation itself, Virgo fears facing any unpleasantries about himself. Of course, he will expect you to rush to his side with chicken soup and spoon-feed him. If he can't control you with his superiority, he'll try to by appearing helpless.</p>

<p>He may appear to be calm, cool, and collected on the outside, but on the inside he's pure Felix Unger. The effeminate, priggish, germ-phobic half of the Odd Couple is a classic example of the Virgo male. In his unyielding efforts to save slob Oscar from his boorish ways, Felix totally lost sight of his own obnoxious behavior. His deodorant-spraying, dust-rag-flapping, nonstop derision of Oscar's lifestyle, coupled with his melodramatic hypochondria, is totally Virgo. If you want romance and love songs, choose any other sign (except Capricorn), because you won't find it with this man. Serve him dinner by candlelight and he'll complain he can't see what he's eating. He'll talk a lot about sex and isn't above leering at the nearest pretty face. However, he's really not into promiscuity, even the legal kind, except on Wednesday and Saturday nights, unless it's tax season, then revise that schedule to Saturday from 9 to 9:15. He's so methodical that you can put a cake in the oven and be assured that his buzzer will go off five minutes before the kitchen timer.</p>

<p>A Virgo man is nervous, nitpicky, and as selfish as a spinster guarding her assets. Emotional scenes baffle and alarm him because he fears losing control. Unless, of course, he plans to lose control, and even then he will try to orchestrate the outcome. Like Mr. Spock, too much unbridled passion makes his brain melt.</p>

<p>part 5<br />
Libra (September 23-October 23)<br />
page 8 of \&quot;Blame His Star Sign: Why Men Do the Weird Things They Do\&quot; \&quot;I can resist anything except temptation.\&quot; --Oscar Wilde (October 16) He's funny, charismatic, and oozes charm. His sense of style is impeccable and his lively, friendly personality puts him at the top of everyone's A-list. A Libra male is an idealistic dreamer who believes in world peace and fair play. He will take you to the most expensive restaurant in town, declare his adoration in front of the smiling patrons, and drop to one knee to propose. Before you exclaim, \&quot;Yes, my darling,\&quot; make sure he's still looking at you. By the time he's slipped the engagement ring on your finger, he will have spotted his next conquest walking toward the bar.</p>

<p>A Libra man is perfectly capable of marrying you on Saturday and starting his next string of affairs on Sunday.</p>

<p>He's fickle, inconsistent, and constantly on the prowl. Never mind Aries or Gemini. When it comes to love, the male Libra is as flaky as a used car salesman sniffing out his next sucker deal.</p>

<p>He's shallow. You may start thinking of a future together after a couple of rounds of his polished sexual prowess.<br />
However, to him, future is defined as until tomorrow morning, when he'll most likely forget your name before he finishes flossing his dazzling white teeth. He's superficial. A Libra man prefers beauty to substance and expects to be blindsided by the emotion of perfect love. Oh, you'll hear bells ring, but, after the honeymoon, those harmonious chimes quickly turn to death knells. He doesn't want a real woman who will jar him out of his escapist daydreaming into a world of house payments and crying children. He wants a Barbie doll to cook, clean, and entertain his endless procession of casual friends.</p>

<p>He's not into anger. Pick a fight with him, and you'll get a half-hearted argument. Usually, he will verbally dodge, sidestep, and try to distract you from the original issue with all the nimbleness of a Capricorn skipping out on his alimony payments. Contrary to venting his anger, he will drive you to vent yours.</p>

<p>At best, he's an indecisive bumbler who's so easily distracted that he'll get sidetracked into spending the day at the races with a friend he met in the supermarket while you and the kids wait for dinner. Or he'll come home empty-handed from the paint store because he couldn't decide which shade of green to buy for the hothouse. At worst, he's king of the lounge lizards. The seventies should be renamed the Decade of Libra Man.</p>

<p>Wizened lotharios from this era still have their blue polyester leisure suits, gold chains, pinkie rings, and an original bottle of Hai Karate. The modern versions wear leather vests over bare chests and strut like peachickens down the middle of the dance floor during the band's break, hoping every eye is turned in their direction.</p>

<p>He's a master of double-speak. Think of Libra Oliver North's statement, \&quot;I was provided with additional input that was radically different from the truth. I assisted in furthering that version.\&quot; Ollie is the Libra poster child. The only thing this guy will spend hours rationalizing is his bad behavior.</p>

<p>He's also self-obsessed. Libra Timothy Leary used all of his formidable intelligence and personal magnetism to force the world to agree that his endless quest for a bigger high was actually the key to brave new worlds. When faced with the inevitable opposition, Leary reacted in typical Libra fashion. He devised an entire thought system to detract from his self-indulgence. In his mind, the rest of the world made a terrible error in judgment by not embracing his philosophy. And that issue was more important to his Libra soul than proving that the path to God was sprinkled with LSD and magic mushrooms. Mr. Scaly has a give-and-take nature. You give. He takes. He will expect you to flatter his ego, coo as he preens, and help him pick the tie that best matches his eyes as he prepares for a night out with his friends. You, on the other hand, must never depress him with tedious details such as an overdrawn bank account or a leaky roof. Whether his dimpled good looks outweigh his self-serving ego is your decision.</p>

<p>part 6<br />
Scorpio (October 24-November 21)<br />
page 9 of \&quot;Blame His Star Sign: Why Men Do the Weird Things They Do\&quot; \&quot;If only I had a little humility, I would be perfect.\&quot; --Ted Turner (November 19)<br />
Whether he is tall, dark, and handsome or short, blond, and chubby, a Scorpio man is idealistic, passionate, and loyal. He will mesmerize you with his candid, purposeful stare and capture your heart with his magnetic charm. He may be as cuddly as Sinbad, or as sexy as Leonardo DiCaprio; wear a white collar, a blue collar, or no collar at all; but here is the man who is impossible to resist. Think you've hit the jackpot? Think again, sweetheart.</p>

<p>Loving a male Scorpion is like falling for King Kong. Oh, he's sexy and, underneath that aloof exterior, surprisingly sensitive. Of course, that tidbit of knowledge may not help when you are handed divorce papers because you said his best friend was a low-life slob. Other guys might sit down to discuss their feelings. Mr. Intense will sit down and rip yours to shreds.</p>

<p>He is selfish. Never mind that you are married to him or in a serious relationship. The Scorpion's idea of commitment is showing up for dinner most of the time. His emotion switch is set at subzero, and he won't hesitate to be unfaithful until he's dead. However, contrary to popular belief, he is not sex-crazed. That trait belongs to cousin Aries. Scorpio is terrified of deep emotional dependence on just one person, so, in his usual ass-backward way, he screws around precisely to avoid intimacy.</p>

<p>A male Scorpion has two reasons for living. The first is power. The second is control. He would control fate if he could -- and some try. He will usually be a good provider because his desire for power and control drives him to become successful in his chosen profession. But money is rarely his primary motivation. Financial gain is only a by-product of becoming Mr. Big.<br />
His moods change faster than a Pisces flipping the remote, and he will test your love by demanding the devotion of a religious fanatic at a revival meeting. He's so jealous, possessive, and sarcastic that you will be tempted to poison his oatmeal. There's no handling a Scorpion. You either put up with him or run like hell.</p>

<p>Deliberately awaken this man's green-eyed monster, and you better have a shovel handy. You are going to need it to either defend yourself or dig your own grave. Remember this before you are foolish enough to plunge into an affair, or worse, a legally binding relationship. The worst thing you can do to a Scorpio man is to not react to his emotional intimidation tactics. If he demands to be alone, applaud. Curb his sarcasm with a yawn. If he says he wants an open marriage, tell him you thought you already had one. When he announces he's going out without you, tell him to have a good time, then smile as if you know something he doesn't. He'll pretend to leave, park around the block, and sneak back to lurk in the bushes, convinced that you are cheating on him. He's as obtuse as Taurus when he thinks he's right and will stand in a rainstorm all night, muttering to himself, while you are cozy by the fireplace.</p>

<p>He communicates by threat. The foremost one is that he's leaving you.<br />
He also lies. The only thing harder to rid yourself of than a Scorpio man is a Cancer woman. A male Scorpion frequently looks like he just ate a cactus. That's because he spends half his life getting even for some real, or imagined, slight and the other half causing all his own troubles.</p>

<p>Consider Scorpio Teddy Roosevelt.</p>

<p>During a summer break from Harvard, 18-year-old Roosevelt entertained several friends from New York, including Edith Carow, a girl for whom he had great affection. Unfortunately, Edith (a Leo) flirted with several of his friends during the festivities, and Teddy reacted like a typical Scorpio. He married someone else.</p>

<p>After his first wife died, again in classic Scorpio style, Teddy sought his first love. They were married for 33 years and had five children.</p>

<p>Yours will be so secretive that he would rather have his fingernails pulled out than tell you what he had for lunch. He's morbidly afraid that if he dares to share any serious facts, or fears, you may get the upper hand. That's why he's so good at small talk. He can blather for hours about every piece of minutiae in the world, but ask him a direct question, and he will clam up and rush outside to mow the lawn. Your home will be either near water or hidden in a cul-de-sac behind a tall fence. He would live in a place that's accessible only by helicopter, except that it would screw up his Thursday-night dates with the chickentail waitress at the Bowl-O-Rama. If you do catch him between the wrong pair of sheets, he will put on such a display of groveling, whining, and begging that you might think he's suffered a breakdown. Don't be fooled. He thrives on intensity and is as much masochist as manipulator. He will do anything it takes at that moment to gain your forgiveness, except change. Scorpio is fixed water. He exists in a bottomless well of churning emotional excess and is so embroiled in trying to figure out his own emotions that he will never understand yours. Being sucked into the vortex of his charm is akin to getting lost in the Bermuda Triangle. You may or may not survive the trip.</p>

<p>part7<br />
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)<br />
page 10 of \&quot;Blame His Star Sign: Why Men Do the Weird Things They Do\&quot; \&quot;My divorce came as a complete surprise to me. That will happen when you haven't been home in 18 years.\&quot; --Lee Trevino (December 1) He's honest, trusting, and eternally optimistic. He won't restrict your freedom, or expect you to drop your nights out with friends in favor of staying home with him. He may have a wry perspective on life similar to Mark Twain's or the diplomacy of Winston Churchill. An Archer wants a companion to accompany him on frequent, spontaneous outings to wonderfully diverse places, because to him, life is to be explored and enjoyed.</p>

<p>Before you decide he's your soul mate, understand that a male Sagittarius has the same attitude toward commitment as does his mythological symbol, the Centaur. He spends all of his youth and most of his adulthood in continual heat. He is an accomplished lover, but it's the deed he desires, not you.<br />
You no doubt fell for his boy scout smile and talent for quoting Shakespeare while simultaneously unfastening your bra. But, as a partner, he makes a great friend, one you won't see very often because his idea of home is a place to drop in when he needs a change of clothes or a shower. Since an Archer could happily live in a cave for months, eating crickets and contemplating his navel, even if you marry him, you'll feel like you're still single. Don't expect to lean on his shoulder or cling to his arm. Do expect to be his pal (or groupie) and to spend many nights alone. He's neither jealous nor possessive. In fact, he wants you to have a life independent of his because that allows him more time for drinking beer with his buddies and following his favorite football team around the nation. He is the one guy in the universe who was born to be a bachelor. He won't care how you dress, who your friends are, or where you spend your time, as long as you don't bother him with the details. He's too busy elucidating his latest theory for solving all the problems of the world.<br />
Archers have opinions on every subject under the sun, and cannot answer even simple questions with a plain yes or no. Ask if he wants a ham sandwich, and he'll answer with the history of Earl of Sandwich, the 16 different kinds of bread you could use to enhance the flavor of the meat, and a dissertation on mustard.</p>

<p>Michael de Nostradamus, the sixteenth-century French physician and mystic, had the distinct Sagittarian penchant for expounding on the mysteries of the universe. In typical Archer style, the good doctor's visions were not only voluminous, totaling more than 1,000, but were carefully crafted, allowing endless interpretations. This ensured that whatever happened, he could be credited with prophesizing the event.</p>

<p>Only an Archer would be as audacious and irresponsible as to predict events 2,000 years into the future. And only an Archer could do it with such a flair for the art of bullbutter.</p>

<p>A male Sagittarius respects authority, as long as he's the authority figure.</p>

<p>Question his right to rule and you'll soon understand the meaning of Jupiter's wrath. He has a nasty temper and his volcanic eruptions result in expensive trips to the nearest home improvement center for wallboard, nails, and plaster. He's impulsive.</p>

<p>Send him out for milk, and he'll come home with reservations for the midnight flight to Peru. He might invite you along, and then again, he might tell you that since you both know he has more fun alone, he bought only one ticket. If he does take you, you will spend half your time dragging him out of the local hot spots where he's trading pickup lines with the natives and the other half tracking him through the jungle as he searches for the meaning of life. You'll be better off staying home hoping he gets kidnapped by pygmies. The Archer's favorite game is Bad to Worse. Tell him the sink backed up, and he'll flood the basement because he forgot to turn off the water before he tore out the plumbing. Ask him to forgo one of his several nights out with the boys in favor of a quiet dinner at home, and he'll rant and rave that you are smothering his need for freedom.</p>

<p>Even lovable Archer Walt Disney had a dark side. Remember all those endearing fairy tales he brought to the screen? Bambi's dead mother and a raging forest fire. The orphaned Lion King stalked by his own family members. Snow White and Cinderella: One with a stepmother who wanted to cut her heart out, and the other who was forced to become a servant in her own home.</p>

<p>Yours will step on your toes, bore you with rhetoric, and hurt your feelings with a thoughtless remark. After all, he is a fire-breathing dragon. But, this guy is more like Pete's Dragon, Disney's character who flops along meaning no harm and leaving little lasting damage.</p>

<p>Capricorn (December 22-January 19)<br />
page 11 of \&quot;Blame His Star Sign: Why Men Do the Weird Things They Do\&quot; \&quot;I'm a workaholic, and when I'm not working, I'm hiding in my basement.\&quot; --Howard Stern (January 12)<br />
He's strong, dependable, and a bit shy. Whether he's rich or poor, he dresses impeccably, acts like a gentleman, and most likely owns his own business. A male Capricorn will impress you with his reserved good manners. He may remind you of one of those old-time tough guys with a heart of gold, like Humphrey Bogart, and his favorite movie will probably be It's a Wonderful Life. Before you tear up over this sentimental fact, understand that the movie's evil banker, Mr. Potter, is the hero he's modeled his life after.</p>

<p>Living with a Capricorn man is like being tied to a horsehair-upholstered armchair and forced to listen to a continuous loop of Night on Bald Mountain. By the third date, he'll have decided whether he wants to make it permanent, which will have nothing to do with whether you feel the same way. Once he's fixed his beady little stare on you, he can make the most devoted Taurus look fickle. Cappy loves applause as much as cousin Leo.</p>

<p>However, where the Lion seeks adoration, the Goat sees it as an affirmation. No matter what means he uses to get where he's going, once he's there, he'll act like he's just one of the good old boys. During Prohibition, Al Capone's bloodied climb to the top as king of the bootleggers was unmatched in the annals of American crime. Capone dispatched friends and enemies alike with the same cold indifference. He was a model of Capricorn ruthlessness.<br />
But he also exhibited the Goat's need to be socially acceptable. He dressed more like a captain of industry than killer, and saw to it that his intimate circle of henchmen did likewise. Capone attended the opera, immersed himself in Chicago society, and tried his best to give the appearance of a benevolent bad boy just taking advantage of the times by supplying the relatively harmless vice of illegal liquor to an adoring public. In typical arrogant Capricorn style, Capone not only broke the law; he publicly dared the law to catch him. And though it finally did, Scarface Al didn't go to jail for bootlegging. He rode up the river on a tax-evasion charge, and history has it that once he was in Alcatraz, he became Boss Con. Romantically, your Goat's basic attitude is that you should keep your mouth shut and your legs spread. Early in the relationship, he may forget himself and choke out an \&quot;I love you.\&quot; Even if he marries you, he probably won't say it again. He will figure that if he made it legal and allowed you to quit your job so you could stay home to wait on him, that's proof enough.</p>

<p>Depending on his financial status, he'll have either a mini office or a hotline to his bookie in the bedroom and will regulate your lovemaking with the same cool know-how he uses either in the boardroom or poolroom. He can be surprisingly passionate, once he feels comfortable enough to lose his inhibitions. But since he's not into role playing, sensual massage, or the use of mood-altering substances, you'll need the patience of a saint, and the persistence of a Virgo. It may take months to get him to lose the pajamas and quit shaking hands before jumping between the sheets.</p>

<p>He invented the double standard. The public credo of the FBI's head Goat, J. Edgar Hoover, was a bug in every bedroom and a rule for every action.</p>

<p>The fact that Hoover publicly scorned any behavior that was a hairsbreadth left of fascism, and wore a dress in private, is a classic example of the Capricorn's code of conduct. It applies to everyone but himself.</p>

<p>He's condescending and totally oblivious to anyone's feelings but his own. He sees himself as the great patron and expects to control your checkbook, social calendar, and household schedule. He's so tight, he'll inspect the toothpaste tubes before you toss them away and make a once-a-week trip to the recycling center instead of using the curbside container. Unless he's a chef or an auto mechanic, he won't shop for dinner or get his hands dirty changing the oil on the car. But he will dictate the grocery list and give you permission to call the auto shop he recommends. He doesn't want a partner who thinks. He wants someone who looks good on his arm. If you are a Libra, he's probably your ideal mate. If you are the independent type, be prepared for an onslaught of power plays that makes Scorpio look like a rank amateur. His motto is, \&quot;o as I say, not as I do.\&quot; He has the annoying habit of trying to make you feel like a dog he's just saved from the pound and expects the same loyalty and blind devotion in return. Should you manage to pierce his hide and wound his ego, he'll shut himself away in a darkened room and brood. Use the respite to catch a nap.</p>

<p>part 8<br />
Aquarius (January 20-February 18)<br />
page 12 of \&quot;Blame His Star Sign: Why Men Do the Weird Things They Do\&quot; \&quot;Start the day with a smile, and get it over with.\&quot; --W.C. Fields (January 29)<br />
If he isn't actually brilliant, an Aquarius male will be at least an innovative thinker who envisions a wonderful future and usually finds a way to make it real. His delightfully spontaneous side will prefer unplanned treks to out-of-the-way places; his practical, respectable side makes him secure and stable. He reads books, is concerned for the environment, and will simultaneously be your best friend and decidedly unconventional lover. Think you see a romantic breath of fresh air heading your way? That panting you hear crashing through the underbrush belongs to a cross between Drs. Strangelove and Frankenstein. At best, he is an arbitrary, irritable eccentric who lives inside his own head, but is overall fairly harmless.</p>

<p>At worst, he's a cold-blooded, cheerfully vile monster who will subject you to endless mental tortures, then watch you crumble with the emotional separation of a psychopath. He may have as caustic a tongue as W.C. Fields, who called his famous Leo co-star Mae West \&quot;a plumber's idea of Cleopatra.\&quot; Or live for years, looking and acting as normal as anyone else, then go out for milk one day and disappear.</p>

<p>A male Water Bearer has delusions of grandeur that would shame a Leo. He fancies himself as the world's savior, whether the world wants saving or not. And he will not hesitate if he must to force his plans for change upon an unsuspecting group. Consider Aquarian president Franklin Delano Roosevelt, whose grandiose scheme for relieving both a suffering economy and millions of unemployed Americans included the New Deal. Social Security tax, social welfare, and the World War II victory (income) tax, all sprang from his vision.</p>

<p>Whether you agree with his political views, Roosevelt cannot be faulted for his humanitarian attempt to help the masses. However, in typical Aquarius fashion, the plan had little detail or built-in restriction, so it laid the foundation for the tangled mess we have today. Like the good Dr. Frankenstein, his intent was to restore life, but the result was an uncontrollable monster.</p>

<p>The Water Bearer is neither selfish nor domineering, but that's only because you will see less of this man than a Sagittarius traveling salesman.<br />
He won't physically leave home because his trips are all in his mind. But he will virtually live in the garage or basement tinkering with his latest invention, trying to contact alien life forces, or calling the FBI and offering his services as master spy.</p>

<p>He is fixed air, and like his cousins Leo, Taurus, and Scorpio, he doesn't play well with others. He is as obstinate, tenacious, and attention seeking as those guys, but he's also ingenious at mind games. It was probably an Aquarius male who caused the legal system to devise the term mental cruelty.</p>

<p>He's twitchy. Most male Water Bearers have a nervous grimace that people mistake for a lopsided grin. His electrically charged personality makes him the king of snap judgments, endless pronouncements, and long answers to questions you never asked.</p>

<p>On especially wild days his mere appearance causes dogs to howl and cats to hiss. He may be into substance abuse -- not to delude himself as Pisces does, but to simply calm him enough to hold a job. And the amount he can take and still function would put any other sign in a coma. He's paranoid. He will keep the curtains closed, the TV tuned to CNN, and the answering machine in action. He will expect you to report any unusual activities at the grocery store, or on your job, which he will immediately assimilate into his latest disaster fantasy. He will frequently hold conversations with the person standing three feet behind you, the one only he can see.</p>

<p>Although he loves to roam around the house naked as a lover, he prefers a good book, unless you capture his attention by appealing to his perverse side. The more bizarre you look and act, the better he likes it.</p>

<p>Pretending that silver buckle you're wearing is really a tiny nuclear weapon, which may or may not detonate the exact instant he does, will drive him into a sexual frenzy. Strap it around his waist, tell him he's the ultimate sex machine, and you will be set for a night of multiple pleasures.<br />
He's inventive, original, and, when in balance with his Saturn nature, an unstoppable force. Consider original shock rocker Aquarian Alice Cooper.</p>

<p>True to the Uranus-ruled side of his nature, he allegedly took his stage name from a seventeenth-century witch who spoke to him via the Ouija board. Of his band he said, \&quot;We were into fun, sex, death and money, and we drove a stake right through the heart of the love generation.\&quot; Cooper's wild-eyed expression, fright-night hair and makeup, and onstage penchant for flaming objects and gruesome theatrics such as mock hangings, guillotining, and murder of infant dolls that gush blood, all in the name of good fun, is vintage Aquarius. And as any true Water Bearer, he believes his job is to leave his audience feeling like they were \&quot;at the greatest party they were ever at in their lives.\&quot; His offstage life merges nicely with the Saturn side of the Aquarian nature. Cooper has been married to the same woman for 20 years, has three children, coaches Little League and soccer, is an avid golfer, and raises more than $150,000 a year for charity. Whether yours is a weird-but-harmless genius or a sarcastic anarchist, life with the Aquarian male is as wild a ride as you can get on planet Earth.</p>

<p>Pisces (February 19-March 20)<br />
page 13 of \&quot;Blame His Star Sign: Why Men Do the Weird Things They Do\&quot; \&quot;If I'm to be a chauvinist pig, I want to be number one pig.\&quot; --Bobby Riggs (February 25)<br />
He's a dreamboat who lives for romance, and his hypnotic charisma will leave you weak-kneed and breathless. He may be a visionary like Copernicus, or a joker a la Billy Crystal, but a Pisces man is intuitive, caring, and sympathetic. No other male in the universe is as capable of profound love and devotion.<br />
Unfortunately, he's so in love with himself that you don't stand a chance.<br />
The male Fish is the emotional black hole of the universe. Toss your heart, soul, and car keys, and all will disappear forever. This guy learned at an appalling young age how to weasel his way out of work and charm his way into bed. He's definitely sensual, sexy, and cute, in a debauched sort of way. Don't let the facade fool you. At home he may be a quiet little Fish, swimming around and around the beer bottle, but romantically he is the great white shark of the zodiac. A Scorpio man will hurt you because he has a morbid fear of rejection. Your Pisces guy will do it just to keep his teeth sharpened. He's a natural born liar. And he's honed the art until he fools himself. Such as when he's perched on his favorite bar stool, watching the sports channel and ogling hot bodies, but telling himself he's gathering material for the novel he plans to write. The only thing this loser will ever write is a smeared phone number on his chickentail napkin.</p>

<p>He's self-destructive. Pisces Desi Arnaz had every thing. Looks, career, and for its time, a state-of-the-art TV show with wife, Leo Lucille Ball.</p>

<p>Arnaz possessed the extraordinary talent for both creative artistry and business acumen. He also possessed the extraordinary Piscean thirst for alcohol, and roving eye, which ultimately left Ball no choice but to divorce him. Ball became a megastar. Arnaz battled alcohol and obscurity for the rest of his life. He loves sex games. Feel free to wear your nurse's uniform but expect him to play patient, not doctor. Buy a dog collar and he will bark. Introduce him to your best friend if you dare, but don't leave them alone. He will have affairs anywhere, any time, with anyone who will hold still long enough. And with an icy detachment that rivals his Gemini cousin. The Fish can leave you full of his declarations of undying love, drive straight to his favorite watering hole, and pick up the first available body. Or, full of his divine spiritual fervor, a la Pisces Jimmy Swaggart, hop in his Caddy and head for the nearest hooker. In classic Pisces self-delusion, when caught with his parables down, Swaggart blamed the woman for being a minion of the Devil who tempted him to stray. Then, he gave one of the most spectacular public displays of improvised remorse and Emmy-caliber acting since the night female Fish, Tammy Faye Bakker, ripped off her false eyelashes on TV to prove that she wasn't afraid to reveal her real self. Can you say Amen? Don't expect your Fish to be the breadwinner. Some Pisces males start on a career path early, but if yours hasn't dropped the remote and picked up a degree by the time he's in his late twenties, forget it. You will end up with a ne'er-do-well who thinks making his fortune means winning the lottery, and that Real TV is culturally educational. If you are a Virgo with a job, house, and checkbook, or a Cancer who doesn't mind playing nursemaid for the rest of your life, this guy was meant for you.<br />
He's tedious. He has a compulsion to use the same cliches he's used since high school and will invariably run a subject straight into the ground in the shortest possible time. Telling him he's not funny only eggs him on, because he's not after your laughter, he's out to provoke you.</p>

<p>All bluff and no substance, Mr. Fish is a cast of thousands and even he doesn't know what scene he'll play next. But, since he does like role-playing you could pretend you're the Lone Ranger and ride on.</p>&quot;
&quot;82&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/6/2004 12:45 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (2 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>{Yes, I know, this is a cheap shot, but you always have to consider the source. ;) Sounds like the AuthorESS ran out of signs to hate on men. I'm about to make rash judgement on her but I just can't bring myself to be that bitter, lol. WOW, what a BEEEEEEEEEE!!! Yes, I know, typical Leo/Scorp Male MAN-Stupid-Dumb-Inferior-whatever.</p>

<p>Just remember, your fathers were males too. ;) Deal with it.}</p>&quot;
&quot;82&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	4/20/2004 6:30 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (3 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message<br />
Subject: Fw: How To Spot...a ba$tard by his Star Sign!!!</p>

<p>FIRE SIGNS:</p>

<p>&gt;The arrogant go-getters of the zodiac, who don't give a damn who they tread on along the way.  They may want to show you a good time, but only if they're having one too and it takes no effort on their part.</p>

<p>&gt;Aries: Throw a peanut in the air and watch who tries to catch it in his mouth - that'll be an Aries man choking.  This guy is such a chauvanist throwback, he finds the idea of women's lib totally baffling.  Cut him some slack.  It's lonely at the bottom of the food chain - and even amoebas, given the chance, mate with themselves.</p>

<p>&gt;Leo:  The ultimate vain ba$tard, Leo's entrance will always be preceded by a drum roll.  Should you miss it, you'll find him strategically positioned under the spotlight.  For a successful first date, wear a full-length mirror around your neck and say nothing.</p>

<p>&gt;Sagittarius:  Your average Sagittarian male does everything back to front.  He speaks before he thinks, leaps before he looks and loves you only after you've left him.  Philosophers have been known to comfort themselves with this knowledge: \&quot;I think, therefore I am not Sagittarius.\&quot;  They're not dangerous - just confusing.<br />
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<p>&gt;EARTH SIGNS:</p>

<p>&gt;Safe, solid and reliable describes a very large bank or someone born under the \&quot;We're the most boring men on Earth\&quot; signs.  Be careful: that yawn-inducing exterior could hide dangerous kinks.</p>

<p>&gt;Taurus:  Taureans usually happen along while you're weaning yourself off the lithium.  They will have an odd-shaped skull, bovine features and know the term \&quot;control freak\&quot; was invented just for them.  That Hitler was a Taurus should tell you everything you need to know.</p>

<p>&gt;Virgo: Want to know what goes on in the mind of a serial killer?  Date a Virgo.  You'll find them loitering in public lavatories trying to wash the evidence of their hands.  Should you attempt to dump a Virgo man, he will almost certainly come after you with an ice pick.</p>

<p>&gt;Capricorn:  Goat man has the distinct (and rare) advantage of being good at sex.  Sadly, he will only actually have sex with you if you have an obscenely large trust fund, are called Kennedy-Windsor-Rothschild or share his ability to find nothing in the world remotely funny.  If you have the misfortune to fall in love with a Capricorn, remember two words: prenuptial agreement.<br />
&gt;</p>

<p>&gt;AIR SIGNS:</p>

<p>&gt;If you're after long-term commitment, these boys are not for you.  It's not that they don't care enough - it's that they don't care at all.</p>

<p>&gt;Gemini:  Characterised by a refusal to grow up and take responsibilty for his life.  Never ask him anything more emotionally demanding than \&quot;How are you?\&quot; or \&quot;Where did you get those shoes?\&quot;  He will be devastated if you ever leave him, but will have forgotten your name by the following day.  In fact, he would really rather keep you as an acquaintance, even after you're married.</p>

<p>&gt;Libra:  A confused little soul, who finds decision-making so stressful that he never makes any.  If you don't mind spending your life deciding how to live using dice or the I Ching, he's your perfect mate.  Remember, though:  you may have been together for 12 years, but Libra man will still be wondering if he is still in love with his last girlfriend.</p>

<p>&gt;Aquarius:  Aquarian man is born under one of the most reasonable signs in the zodiac, and will listen to anyone's viewpoint in order to regurgitate it later as his own.  He will have noble, humane reasons for everything he does, and will want to invent a cure for cancer and communicate with a new life form in another galaxy.  He'll never really dump you - he'll just stop having sex with you.  Still, he'll \&quot;always value you as a person\&quot;.  If you make it past the first week without stabbing the sanctimonious git, then frankly, you deserve each other.<br />
&gt;</p>

<p>&gt;WATER SIGNS:</p>

<p>&gt;The wishy-washy water signs consider themselves \&quot;deep, sensitive and sensual\&quot;.  What this actually means, of course, is secretive, paranoid and seriously perverted.  Avoid at all costs, unless you are a co-dependant who likes to feel maladjusted.</p>

<p>&gt;Cancer:  If you ever see a man having his hair combed by his mother or face wiped with a hanky, despite the fact that he's 38, that's Cancer man.  His relationship with \&quot;Mummy\&quot; is the keystone to his existence, and if you're foolish enough to marry him, you will have to play surrogate mother - unless she manages to poison you first, because you are not good enough for her adorable son.</p>

<p>&gt;Scorpio:  Strong and silent may be what you are looking for in a washing machine, but it's not necessarily what you want in a man.  Scorpio man is deliberately uncommunicative and witholds information, mainly because it upsets you and allows him to manipulate you.  Get out while you're still capable of independent thought and action.  Destruction is his middle name.</p>

<p>&gt;Pisces:  A pathological liar.  You can accuse him of buying a house with his ex-girlfriend and he will deny it, despite the fact you are holding the deeds.  He is not blessed with long-term vision, which means you will always find him out.  Piscean man sees himself as a hard-done-by martyr and believes all the hideous deeds he has perpetrated were never his fault.  Where to find one?  On a cross, feeling sorry for himself.</p>&quot;
&quot;82&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/23/2005 5:21 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (4 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>*I figured this one's okay to post, it's not too bad, and if you're too young to know what condoms are/are for, then this won't affect you anyway, Read Safely!*</p>

<p>E-mail message<br />
Subject: Condoms of the Zodiac</p>

<p>Condoms of the Zodiac</p>
 
<p>You've seen the need for condoms pop up unexpectedly. Now you're ready to discover a humorous new slant on sex via the Condoms of the Zodiac. Currently, these condoms are not for sale anywhere; however, AdZe is open to negotiation. We'll start with Scorpios because they're the most popular.</p>
 
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<p>Scorpio condoms outsell all others.<br />
That's probably because people try to impress each other with their sexual prowess by pretending that they're a Scorpio. The truth is that no right thinking Scorpio would get caught dead wearing a condom. But then death doesn't scare a Scorpio. And a Scorpio doesn't get caught.</p>
 
<p>Scorpio condoms come in two editions, basic black and the stealthy invisible model. Both leather and studs are optional.</p>

<p>Also, because propriety concerns Scorpio, each package of Scorpio condoms comes with a pre-printed, pre-coital agreement. Symbolized by the venomous Scorpion, when you really want to sting your lover, you want a Scorpio condom.</p>
 
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<p>Sagittarians are known for their worldly pursuits, gamesmanship, cosmopolitan attitude and knack for doing things in a big way.</p>

<p>Sagittarian condoms are the sportier models. They come equipped with travel cases.</p>
 
<p>Sagittarian condoms are the ones that go with you and grow with you.<br />
They promise a lot and they are extra thick to protect against fluids of a dubious nature. The archer symbolizes Sagittarius. When you want to be on target with Cupid's arrows, you want a Sagittarius condom.</p>
 
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<p>Capricorns are known for their longevity, wisdom, practicality, ambition and earthy sensuality.</p>

<p>Capricorns tend to be on the conservative side. Capricorn condoms are the most durable, having the longest shelf life.</p>

<p>Capricorn condoms are extra strong to last extra long.</p>
 
<p>With Capricorn condoms, wing tips, pin stripes and brief cases are optional. Be sure to shake them out from time to time, otherwise they go stale. Capricorn is the sign of the mountain goat. When you're horny enough to climb the mountains of love, you want a Capricorn condom.</p>
 
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<p>Aquarians are gregarious, yet aloof. Aquarius is a high energy sign, and one that is usually politically correct. Aquarian condoms are just a little bit kinky. They come colored hot pink and electric blue, and they come with a battery pack to light up in the dark and French ticklers for extra stimulation.</p>
 
<p>With Aquarius condoms, the packaging features political slogans such as the MiXXe Maxim, \&quot;Things can change overnight; it depends upon how late you stay up and with whom doing what.\&quot; Since Aquarius is a social sign, Aquarian condoms come in multi-packs and are detachable to share with your friends. Aquarius is the sign of the water bearer. When your love juices really get to flowing, you want an Aquarius condom.</p>
 
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<p>Pisces is known for their deep feelings that somewhat border on mysticism. Pisces are idealistic, sometimes to the point of ecstatic bliss. Pisces condoms are truly extra sensitive and translucent.</p>

<p>Little spikes are optional on the inside.</p>
 
<p>Pisces condoms contain special instructions for erotic fantasy games. Pisces is the sign of the fishes. When it smells like love and you're on a seafood diet, you want a Pisces condom.</p>
 
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<p>Aries is the first sign of the zodiac. Aries are action oriented people. Aries is symbolized by the ram, so naturally Aries condoms are made from the finest lambskin.</p>

<p>Because Aries often exhibits a \&quot;get up and go\&quot; attitude, Aries condoms are steel belted, feature racing stripes, and every fully equipped sports car dispenses them. Onyx packaging is optional for the black sheep. Aries prides themselves on being first and best. Aries condoms are perfect for quickies. When you want what you want when you want it, you want an Aries condom.</p>
 
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<p>Taurus is perhaps the most sensual and economy minded of the astrological signs. Taurus condoms are made from the most luxurious materials with special models available in silk and velvet.</p>

<p>Taurus condoms give you quality at an affordable price, and they're frequently on sale.</p>
 
<p>Taurians may be slow to make their minds, but once they've made a decision, they're almost impossible to stop. When your love is a sure thing, you want a Taurus condom.</p>

<p>The bull symbolizes Taurus. Taurus condoms are the ones you want when you're really horny.</p>
 
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<p>Geminis are known for their versatility, intellect and communications skills. Accordingly, Gemini condoms accommodate a variety of sexual positions and combinations. Gemini condoms are sold in multi-packs and come with a special audio chip. Naturally, they're available through mail order.</p>
 
<p>Frequently, Gemini condoms sell two for the price of one. They always come in special pop up dispensers so that you don't have to work too hard. Gemini is the sign of the twins and Gemini condoms come in twin packs and are the preferred model for double headers. When you need to do it more than once, you need Gemini condoms.</p>
 
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<p>Cancer is a water sign and as such is very much interested in safety and tradition. Therefore, Cancer condoms are waterproof and heat treated for hot tubs and natural springs. Cancer condoms make you feel secure. Cancer is also the sign of motherhood. With Cancer condoms, if you decide to become a parent, you can always return the unused portion for a partial refund. Cancer condoms are clingy.</p>

<p>Never has history know a time when Cancer condoms were not available.</p>

<p>Fine antique specimens grace many collections.</p>
 
<p>Astrologically speaking, Cancer is associated with the breasts. The makers of Cancer condoms are happy to sponsor the annual spring \&quot;Breast Worship Rituals.\&quot; Cancer condoms are freely dispensed to beautiful, large breasted women. Cancer is symbolized by the crab.</p>

<p>When you're not getting enough love and are starting to feel crabby, reach for an Cancer condom.</p>
 
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<p>Leos are known for their passion, pride, and (pro)creative urges.</p>

<p>Leos tend to be a bit flashy, showy and original in and out of bed. Leo condoms come in gold foil packaging with custom monogramming. Leo condoms come in one size: extra, extra large. Leo is symbolized by the lion. When you're ready to meet your mate and make wild jungle noises, you're ready for a Leo condom.</p>
 
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<p>Virgos are fussy and particular.</p>

<p>Virgo condoms feature perfection of fit and they keep you neat and clear. Virgo tend to be environmentally sound consumer types. Naturally, Virgo condoms have the lowest failure rate, the highest performance rating and come equipped with a detailed, all purpose instruction manual.</p>
 
<p>Virgo is symbolized by the virgin. When you're ready for some ritualized defloration activities, you're ready for a Virgo condom.</p>
 
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<p>Libras are suave and anxious to please others. Libra condoms are the fancy European models and come in fashionable hand- painted designer packaging. Libra condoms make for an elegant accessory on the best dates. Libra condoms are aesthetically pleasing to both partners. They are reversible and can turn into a diaphragm thus sharing the responsibilities. Libra is symbolized by the scales. When sex weighs heavily on your mind, you want a Libra condom.</p>

<p>{Got another thread like this, I should grab that link too, we get pretty adult around here, but we're matuuuure too, lol, Really!}</p>&quot;
&quot;82&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/23/2005 5:27 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (5 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>ADULT/MATURE Astrology Topics.<br />
<a href="http://meta.constantintilople.com/index.php?webtag=META&amp;msg=83.1">http://meta.constantintilople.com/index.php?webtag=META&amp;msg=83.1</a></p>

<p>*Here's the other link. Humorous, adultish, slightly klinky, but totally safe mature reading.*</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;83&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/18/2003 6:27 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
(*)Jokes, Stories, Poems on Astrology!(*) (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  Kissing By The Signs</p>

<p>teritales<br />
Kissing by the Signs</p>

<p>Wondering how to satisfy your lover's ardent feelings? Keep reading for insight into the passionate nature of the signs.</p>

<p>Aries<br />
Your kisses are quick and passionate fits of lustful pleasure that are there and then gone.</p>

<p>Taurus<br />
Your kisses linger; they are deliberate, heartfelt and they can go on and on and on&hellip;</p>

<p>Gemini<br />
Your kisses are interrupted by spasms of giggles, smiles and funny observations.</p>

<p>Cancer<br />
Your kisses are warm and tender, and you never want to let them go.</p>

<p>Leo<br />
Your kisses are wild and uninhibited, biting and clawing; you expect applause for your performance.</p>

<p>Virgo<br />
Your kisses are so subtle and tidy, your lover only notices them once you've finished.</p>

<p>Libra<br />
You're too busy worrying about your breath to really get into your kisses.</p>

<p>Scorpio<br />
You skip the kiss and get to straight to &hellip; whatever comes next for you.</p>

<p>Sagittarius<br />
Your kisses are surprising, spontaneous affairs that leave the kissed wanting more.</p>

<p>Capricorn<br />
Your kisses are intense moments of sublime relief from the stress of your day.</p>

<p>Aquarius<br />
Your kisses are wet and messy, and you tend to keep your eyes open.</p>

<p>Pisces<br />
Your kisses are starry-eyed, amorous and long-lasting.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Hey now! I'm a kisser! but nuff said I'm not a kiss and tell type of guy.</p>&quot;
&quot;83&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/18/2003 6:34 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (2 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>[Here's a little more, going in order here, lol, kissing and then.., well... exercise.]</p>

<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
(*)Jokes, Stories, Poems on Astrology!(*) (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  Whats Your Sex Sign??</p>

<p>teritales<br />
Whats Your Sex Sign??</p>

<p>ARIES WOMEN: Wildly sensual, passionate and adventurous. You'll have sex anywhere, you know what you want - intense and frequent sex, you have a need for complete control, but you're also in love with love. As a mate, you are ardent, loyal, sentimental, and earthly. Biggest thrill the tickle of a man's facial fuzz.</p>

<p>ARIES MEN: Sleeping with him is like playing croquet with live bombs -you never know what is going to happen! Never expect him to wait for you to be ready - he will rip your clothes off if he is ready to go. Don't tease him or you'd better be ready to deliver. Fond of slave master games and he likes it rough. Aries men are also explorers, so be ready to go where no woman has gone before. His favorite position: a woman on her knees leaning forward.</p>

<p>TAURUS WOMEN: You expect your man to be kind and patient and make love to you by the book. Like to be pleased by sex, but don't look for unusual approaches. But you are a demanding lover and leave your partner breathless. You have a need for oral gratification, both giving and receiving. Best sex mates: Cancer, Sagittarius, Scorpio, and Leo. Most likely kink: sucking on your toes, one by one. You also like biting...hmmm!</p>

<p>TAURUS MEN: He is the ideal lover - sensitive and understanding of his partner's feelings. He prefers it slow and easy; he won't be your guide to the exotic unknown, but what he does, he does beautifully. This is the guy to go for long and luxurious oral sex. Stamina? This man could wear down a glacier! His erogenous zone: gently and slowly kiss and bite the back of his neck.</p>

<p>GEMINI WOMEN: Often the aggressor; you are never embarrassed by your behavior because you never adhere to any standards except your own. Your main requirement: a lover who knows how to take his time. You are a one woman harem, but a partner should be aware that in a relationship, the Gemini woman is looking for a combination of the spiritual and the physical, the romantic and the practical. You want to talk to the guy after you tumble with him! Best sex mates are Leo, Scorpio, Aquaria's, Libra, and Aries. Favorite gadget: the vibrator.</p>

<p>GEMINI MEN: He likes it with the lights on in front of a mirror. He can work any partner into the mood because he knows exactly how to evoke the right responses. Oral sex isn't his favorite pastime, but will take his time with the other preliminaries. Tends to be fast and furious, more concerned with satisfying himself than his partner, but he is more than adequate in areas of lovemaking that are often neglected by other men. He can tell a woman exactly what she wants to hear. His erogenous zone: move your lips and tongue lightly up his arm.</p>

<p>CANCER WOMEN: Will never make the first move, but you can be a marvelous lover for you are capable of intense sensuality. You will reciprocate passion with a fervor that will stir his heart and stimulate him to his best performance. On your own time, you have a fondness for masturbation. Your favorite position: lying prone while your man enters you from behind. Best sex mates: Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, and Pisces. You may become a slave to sexual pleasure!</p>

<p>CANCER MEN: His most surprising technique: intercourse with no hands. He has a need for constant encouragement and if gotten, he will be a delightful swain. Both patient and aggressive, he will often begin somewhere other than bad: likes being in command, and is a master at manual clitoral manipulation! You'll like the trip as it as much traveling to a place as it is arriving.</p>

<p>LEO WOMEN: Sleek, lascivious, enticing and lazy! Whatever Leo wants, Leo gets! Intensely responsive and there are bed partners who have scars to prove it. Your need to show off leads you to prefer the top where he can look up and admire the beauty of your body. Best sex mates: Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Aries. Your sexual wardrobe: full of wispy cutout bras and panties!</p>

<p>LEO MEN: Simply brushes aside rules and conventions. One important rule to remember about him: NEVER tease. His endurance is remarkable and he has a great appetite for making love. He likes women in the submissive position and oral sex is okay when he is on the receiving end. He likes a woman to show how much she is enjoying it. His erogenous zone: his back is particularly vulnerable.</p>

<p>VIRGO WOMEN: You have no illusions about sex and wish everyone would stop magnifying its importance. Prefer men who will wait for the relationship to develop to the point where sex is inevitable. You love mutual masturbation and enjoy a little punishment, and your grace and modesty is a great turn on. You become an artist at pleasing your lover. Favorite kink: can't truly enjoy it unless a third party is<br />
present. Best sex mates: Gemini, Cancer and Aquaria's.</p>

<p>VIRGO MEN: Too shy to make an overture, but when the moment arrives, You had better be prepared for him to bring his pajamas, shaving equipment, and toothbrush. He likes to talk about how you like it and having talked about it, he will key in on the right erotic response. Don't expect imagination, but he is a hard worker and is open to suggestion. His secret life: can be obsessed with pornography.<br />
Erogenous zones: his buttocks.</p>&quot;
&quot;83&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/18/2003 6:44 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (3 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>[And a part 2!]</p>

<p>Astrology!<br />
(*)Jokes, Stories, Poems on Astrology!(*) (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  Whats Your Sex Sign (2nd half)</p>

<p>teritales<br />
Whats Your Sex Sign (2nd half)</p>

<p>LIBRA WOMEN: Drama is the key word - you set the stage for sex. Intensely feminine and an instinctive exhibitionist. You feel your body was made to be seen and admired. Feel that seduction is an art, not an assault. When approached the right way, you find it easy to say yes to almost anything. Unusual control of [&cedil;&aring;&copy;&aring;]l muscles. Best sex mates: Aries, Gemini, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, and Aquarius. Like any position where your buttocks are exposed.</p>

<p>LIBRA MEN: Looks for the whole experience, not just a tumble between the sheets. Has a definite kinky side, a voyeur and fond of the menage a trois. He has the patience needed to satisfy. He like women who dress well and have long hair. If a woman's clothes look as though they are easily removed, he finds her hard to ignore. Erogenous zone: back and buttocks, especially the feel of erect nipples against either of them!</p>

<p>SCORPIO WOMEN: Inquisitive, searching and experimental. Knows that eroticism consists of more than the physical act of lovemaking. While looking like a perfect lady in public, you dress and act like a [&oelig;&ordf;&oslash;&reg;] in the bedroom. Control of the orgasm is very important and will try anything to help your man maintain his potency. You never take no for answer and when interested in someone, you will pursue him with determination and guile. Best sex mates: Gemini, Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. Props you love: scented body oils, flavored lubricating gels, and vibrators.</p>

<p>SCORPIO MEN: A lustful, sexy animal. Enjoys biting and sucking and is a master of oral sex. Inflicting pain turns him on so he may pinch at nipples or the inside of thighs. Likes it in water, but his kink is that the prefers wood tables and hard floors to satin and silk. His erogenous zone is his genitalia.</p>

<p>SAGITTARIUS WOMEN: You like the outdoors - freaking out if you are in a tent, camper, or on the beach. You enjoy sex, but you don't like to prolong the preliminaries and want to start the main show as soon as possible. Like to tease your partner to the point of losing control.You don't mind if your partner comes too quickly - you are a generous and accepting lover. Best sex mates: Leo, Libra, and Aquarius.Your sexual wardrobe will consist of accessories - gloves and shoes!</p>

<p>SAGITTARIUS MEN: Sex is rarely an intense experience with him - he often comes too quickly, but he'll be the first to try a new position. He is the master of erotic massage - both oral and manual. His tongue can be a wicked instrument and when combined with his lips, creates an explosive effect! Erogenous zones: hips and thighs. And he likes to look at a woman's calves and thighs, and likes to have sex with a woman in stockings.</p>

<p>CAPRICORN WOMEN: Don't need much foreplay - you go straight from zero to WOW in nothing flat! Not interested in exotic variation; only staying in power. Since you like to dominate, you like to be astride your man, set a rhythm, and please yourself. Once into a rhythm, lovemaking becomes a wild contest with orgasm as the prize and you can depend on getting here more than once. Also a scratcher and screamer. Best sex mates: Taurus, Scorpio and Pisces.</p>

<p>CAPRICORN MEN: Sex evokes the best he can offer. He is a planner and a schemer (that is schemer, not a screamer!). Prefers a woman who knows what he enjoys, and he expects her to be willing and ready whenever he wants her. Has the stamina of a marathon runner. Here is the man who will hold off until you are ready to scream! Erogenous zone: a massage that starts at the lower back and gently strokes upward along the sides of his spine.</p>

<p>AQUARIUS WOMEN: A slow starter, you idealize love and encompass it with tenderness. Once aroused though, anything goes! Extremely imaginative and likes to try new things. There is nothing in any sex manual that you won't try. Belief that anything that increases the pleasure for your partner is worthwhile. Best sex mates: Aries, Gemini, Libra, Sagittarius and Aquarius. Favorite sex position: standing up, and in water.</p>

<p>AQUARIUS MEN: Never treats a woman like a sex object and prefers a variety of foreplay before getting down to it. May have to be revved up, but once his engine is started, he is free and inventive with amazing persistence. He will always see you through to climax. A woman that knows what she wants will be very happy. He usually ensures an orgasm twice - once orally and once genitally. Erogenous zones: gently touching the calves and ankles will get him going. Be careful though -a kinky Aquaria can be a sadist who doesn't like to be denied!</p>

<p>PISCES WOMEN: Always make the right moves, say the right things, and create the right ambiance. You are sexually liberated and enjoy a wide range of eroticism. If his fantasies coincide with yours, the action can really get torrid! You seldom say no to anything your lover suggests! Favorite places: in a waterbed or hot tub. Best sex mates: Cancer, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces.</p>

<p>PISCES MEN: Takes the lead in lovemaking and impatient if he doesn't get a swift response. Indifferent to sexual restrictions, both moral and legal; prefers a partner with a tremendous sexual craving. Likes sex in a chair. He likes to be submissive. Becomes an addict to anything that will give pleasure and release. Erogenous zones: massaging and caressing his feet</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Re: Whats Your Sex Sign (2nd half)<br />
LOL OMG HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA.., ( But Teri.., You ever seen my teeth? They're illegal in some states as registered weapons, and the claws are phenominal!)</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
Re: Whats Your Sex Sign (2nd half)<br />
Ok....found Aqua women....<br />
No comments from this girl....hehehehehehe</p>

<p>Metaphorm<br />
Re: Whats Your Sex Sign (2nd half)<br />
I aint lurking, I aint! Fur real, I'm just uhm....lurking...,</p>&quot;
&quot;83&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/18/2003 6:48 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (4 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>[And after all the kissing and.. exercise. Here's so more starry insights.]</p>

<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
(*)Jokes, Stories, Poems on Astrology!(*) (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  After Sex Comments By Sign</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
After Sex Comments By Sign<br />
This is not my original stuff<br />
<a href="http://www.stevenforrest.com/humorpage.html">http://www.stevenforrest.com/humorpage.html</a></p>

<p>Aries: \&quot;Okay, let's do it again!\&quot;</p>

<p>Taurus: \&quot;I'm hungry--pass the pizza.\&quot;</p>

<p>Gemini: \&quot;Have you seen the remote?\&quot;</p>

<p>Cancer: \&quot;When are we getting married?\&quot;</p>

<p>Leo: \&quot;Wasn't I fantastic?\&quot;</p>

<p>Virgo: \&quot;I need to wash the sheets.\&quot;</p>

<p>Libra: \&quot;I liked it if you liked it.\&quot;</p>

<p>Scorpio: \&quot;Perhaps I should untie you.\&quot;</p>

<p>Sagittarius: \&quot;Don't call me--I'll call you.\&quot;</p>

<p>Capricorn: \&quot;Do you have a business card?\&quot;</p>

<p>Aquarius: \&quot;Now let's try it with our clothes off!\&quot;</p>

<p>Pisces: \&quot;What did you say your name was again?\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;83&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	11/19/2003 6:29 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (5 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>{Yes and after all that it appears the XXX has taken more out of you than you thought, because you're going to have a Near Death Experience!}</p>

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  How Your Sign Deals With Near Death Exp</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
How Your Sign Deals With Near Death Exp<br />
This is not my original work...but I liked it anyway<br />
<a href="http://www.stevenforrest.com/humorpage.html">http://www.stevenforrest.com/humorpage.html</a></p>

<p>ARIES: \&quot;Who's in charge here? I'd like to see God right now, please. Am I dead? Gee, I never thought that could happen to me! Where can I get a crystal palace backlit with white light like that one?\&quot;</p>

<p>TAURUS: Leaving the body, Taurus realizes that he or she no longer has a stomach and immediately returns to the body (thud!), without seeing tunnels, light, God, etc., making Taurus skeptical for the rest of his or her life.</p>

<p>GEMINI: The key thing to the zodiacal twins isn't the experience itself, but how they can embellish it when telling the story (or writing about it). Since Geminis are comfortable in all worlds, except those without telephones, they usually bounce back to the body fairly rapidly-- and the mouth tends to work before the rest of the body comes back to life.</p>

<p>CANCER: Cancerians can live to be 125 years old, and they don't usually have near death experiences, but they can come awfully close to having a near life experience when they get brave and venture out of their house for \&quot;supplies.\&quot;</p>

<p>LEO: \&quot;Nooooooo, I am NOT dead. I am not, I am not, I am not . . . Who are those guys in the white robes? What's that they're singing . . . ? They're off key. I can sing better than that! Where's the choir director? I need a microphone immediately. Unless it's Rolling Stone or Spin, hold my calls.\&quot;<br />
VIRGO: Working a marathon 60 hours straight, Virgo collapses and leaves the body. She moves through that delightfully clean and sparkling tunnel of light, occasionally reflecting upon possible improvements . . . but soon becomes so worried by the thought of her loved ones \&quot;managing\&quot; without her that she snaps back into the body like white lightning, sits up, and calmly pronounces herself alive, glancing at her watch.</p>

<p>LIBRA: Floating out of the body, then in, then out, then in, and finally out again . . . Libra sees a tunnel and a vibrant being of light at the other end. \&quot;Wow, is that Jesus? Wait a minute, maybe it's Kwan Yin. That looks like something she'd wear.\&quot; Never deciding whether to go through the tunnel (after all, what's death without someone to share it with?) Libra ends up back in the body by default, hounded by a mysterious compulsion to start a dating service for discarnate souls.</p>

<p>SCORPIO: Since most Scorpio's have nine lives, they tend to brainstorm different ways to trigger the near death experience. Once nearly dead, most can barely get to the end of the tunnel without meeting some being with whom they have astral sex. When asked whom they prefer to greet them on the other side, 75% name a favorite vampire, and Medusa is a strong contender.</p>

<p>SAGITTARIUS: Sag floats out of her body and has to laugh at the stupid way she bought the farm. After somehow BREAKING the tunnel of light, she absolutely refuses to return to the body, since she's been trying to get out of it for all these years (via clumsy accidents). Because Sag is immensely curious about whether the so-called organized religious have any validity at<br />
all, this stroke of luck leads to some amaaaaaazing lessons, until, alas, the astral folks tire of her and trick her into returning to Earth for the duration.</p>

<p>CAPRICORN: It might take Capricorn a little while to realize he is dead because there are special rooms set up to look like executive offices for newly-dead Goats. A sharp-looking, older gentleman-ghost comes in and gives Cap an instruction manual titled HOW TO PROFIT IN THE ASTRAL MARKETPLACE, plus a \&quot;job evaluation\&quot; type assessment of Cap's achievements and mistakes over the lifetime, followed by a pink slip (meaning the body revived). Caps tend to return to their bodies quickly, unable to tolerate non-physical existence for long.</p>

<p>AQUARIUS: Aquarius gets to the pearly gates, sees that heaven isn't run by consensus, and opts for hell, where at least there is an appealing anarchy and rules are made to be broken. Ironically, Aquarian near-death experiences tend to be extremely traditional, i.e., God the Father, St. Peter, the celestial choir and so on (another reason to rebel and opt for hell). Once in the underworld, they bedevil the hell out of Satan and his cronies with their loud and vigorous campaigns for progressive reforms, and are quickly expelled back to the body.<br />
PISCES: For some reason, our Piscean friends barely notice their near death experiences. Instead, during a typical day at the office, many Pisceans report seeing beings with long-suffering expressions on their faces and who patiently tell the Piscean to go back to his or her body.</p>&quot;
&quot;83&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/20/2003 6:20 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (6 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>[I dunno, an experience like that Might make me Religious, well, strong emphasis on MIGHT, let's pray I dont, lol, speaking of, here's soem prayers for your Sunsigns!]</p>

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  Sun Sign Prayers</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
Sun Sign Prayers<br />
Should I keep saying this is not my material<br />
<a href="http://www.stevenforrest.com/humorpage.html">http://www.stevenforrest.com/humorpage.html</a></p>

<p>ARIES: \&quot;Dear God! Give me PATIENCE and I want it NOW!\&quot;</p>

<p>TAURUS: \&quot;Dear God, please help me accept CHANGE in my life, but NOT YET.\&quot;</p>

<p>GEMINI: \&quot;Yo God...(or is it Goddess?)...Who are you?...What are you?.....Where are You?.....How many of you ARE there? I can't figure you out!\&quot;</p>

<p>CANCER: \&quot;Dear Daddy, I know I shouldn't depend on you so much, but you're the only One I can count on while my security blanket is at the cleaners.\&quot;</p>

<p>LEO: \&quot;Hi, Pop! I'll bet you're really proud to have me as your kid!\&quot; [As I'm sure he is!]</p>

<p>VIRGO: \&quot;Dear God, please make the world a better place, and don't screw it up like you did the last time.\&quot;</p>

<p>LIBRA: \&quot;Dear God, I know I should make decisions for myself. But, on the other hand, what do YOU think?\&quot;</p>

<p>SCORPIO: \&quot;Dear God, help me forgive my enemies, even if the bastards don't deserve it.\&quot;<br />
[Oh so true, lol!!]</p>

<p>SAGITTARIUS: \&quot;OH ALMIGHTY, ALL KNOWING, ALL-LOVING, ALL-POWERFUL, OMNIPRESENT, EVERLASTING GOD, IF I'VE ASKED YOU ONCE, I'VE ASKED YOU A THOUSAND TIMES --- HELP ME STOP EXAGGERATING!!!!!!!!!!\&quot;</p>

<p>CAPRICORN: \&quot;Dear Father, I was going to pray, but I guess I ought to figure things out for myself. Thanks anyway.\&quot;</p>

<p>AQUARIUS: \&quot;Hi God! Some say you're a man. Some say you're a woman. I say we're ALL God. So, why pray? Let's have a party!\&quot;</p>

<p>PISCES: \&quot;Heavenly Father, as I prepare to consume this last fifth of Scotch to drown out my pain and sorrow, may my inebriation be for Thy greater Honor and Glory.\&quot;</p>

<p>[Once again, these are not meant to put down, belittle, generalise or otherwise degrade anyone's Astrological Sign(s), I find that Astrology is as much a study of itself as it is a study of the Astrologers who profess it. Any man-made system is suspect, be real, and keep around a handy pair of \&quot;skeptacles\&quot;. Now good night, I'm gonna put in some Gregorian Monks chanting backwards, lol.]</p>&quot;
&quot;84&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Derkein  	5/18/2005 5:55 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>ARIES Drinking style Impulsive Aries people like to party and sometimes don't know when to call it a night. Their competitive streak makes them prone to closing-time shot contests. They're sloppy, fun drunks, and they get mighty flirty after a couple tipples. Getting Aries people drunk is a good way to get what you want out of them, should other methods fail.<br />
Aries can become bellicose when blotto, but they will assume that whatever happened should be forgiven (if not forgotten) by sunrise.</p>

<p>They can be counted on to do the same for you-so long as you haven't gone and done anything really horrible to them last night, you sneaky Gemini.</p>

<p><br />
TAURUS Drinking style Taurus prefers to drink at a leisurely pace, aiming for a mellow glow rather than a full-on zonk. Since a truly intoxicated Taurus is a one-person stampede, the kind of bull-in-a-china-shop inebriate who spills red wine on white carpets and tells fart jokes to employers, the preference for wining and dining (or Bud and buddies) to body shots and barfing is quite fortunate for the rest of us.</p>

<p>This is not to say that the Bull is by any means a teetotaler-god, no. A squiffy Taurus will get, er, gregarious (full of loudmouth soup, some would say) and is extremely amusing to drag to a karaoke bar when intoxicated.</p>

<p><br />
GEMINI Drinking style Geminis can drink without changing their behavior much-they're so naturally chatty and short-attention-spanned that it's just hard to tell sometimes.</p>

<p>They can amaze you by conversing with finesse and allusion, then doing something to belie an extremely advanced state of intoxication, like puking in your shoe. Gemini&rsquo;s possess the magic ability to flirt successfully (and uninfuriatingly, which is very tricky) with several people at once.</p>

<p>They like to order different cocktails every round-repetition is boring-and may create a theme (like yellow drinks: beer, sauvignon Blanc and Limon cello) for their own amusement.</p>

<p><br />
CANCER Drinking style Cancer is a comfort drinker-and an extra wine with dinner or an after-work beer or six can be extra comforting, can't it, Cancer darling? Like fellow water signs Scorpio and Pisces, Crabs must guard against lushery.</p>

<p>Cancers are brilliant at ferreting out secret parties and insinuating them selves on VIP lists-and, in true Hollywood style, Cancers are never really drunk; instead, they get \&quot;tired and emotional\&quot; (read: weepy when lubricated). But there's nothing better than swapping stories (and spit) over a few bottles of inky red wine with your favorite Cancer.</p>

<p>Even your second-favorite Cancer will do. The sign also rules the flavor vanilla, and you'd be adored if you served up a vanilla vodka and soda.</p>

<p><br />
LEO Drinking style Leo likes to drink and dance-they're often fabulous dancers, and usually pretty good drinkers as well, losing their commanding dignity and turning kittenish.</p>

<p>Of course, they're quite aware they're darling-Leos will be Leos, after all. They generally know their limit, probably because they loathe losing self-control.</p>

<p>When they get over-refreshed, expect flirting to ensue-and perhaps not with the one what brung them. But Leo's not the type to break rules even when drunk, so just try to ignore it (try harder, Cancer) and expect a sheepish (and hung over) Lion to make it up to you the next day.</p>

<p><br />
VIRGO Drinking style Cerebral Virgos are compelled to impose order onto their bender. Their famously fussy quest for purity could lead to drinking less than other signs, sure-but it could also lead to drinking booze neat, to sucking down organic wine or just to brand loyalty. They rarely get fully shellacked-but, oh, when they do! Virgo's controlled by the intellect, but there's an unbridled beast lurking within, and they let it loose when walloped.</p>

<p>It's dead sexy (and surprisingly unsloppy).<br />
As one Virgo friend used to declare, \&quot;I'm going to drink myself into a low level of intelligence tonight.\&quot; A toast to the subgenius IQ!</p>

<p><br />
LIBRA Drinking style \&quot;I'm jusht a social drinker,\&quot; slurs Libra, \&quot;it's jusht that I'm so damn social?\&quot; Libra loves nothing more than to party, mingle and relate to everyone.</p>

<p>Whether dipped in favor of Good Libra (with Insta-Friend device set to \&quot;on\&quot;) or heavier on the Evil Libra side (they are little instigators when bored), the Scales can really work a room. Charming as they are, Libras are notoriously lacking in self-control however, which can get them into all sorts of trouble-including wearing their wobbly boots waaaay too early in the evening, flirting with their best friend's beau or even blacking out the night's events entirely. Oops!</p>

<p><br />
SCORPIO Drinking style Don't ever tell Scorpios they've had enough, for they'll smirk at you and quietly but intentionally keep tippling till they're hog-whimpering drunk, out of 100-proof spite. Scorpios like to drink and screw you if you have a problem with that. Most of them see the sauce as something to savor in itself, and not as a personality-altering tool-though if depressed, self-loathing Scorps seek total obliteration. But generally, they're fascinating drinking pals, brilliant conversationalists and dizzying flirts.</p>

<p>They also remember everything-especially what you did when you were blitzed. Only drink with a Scorpio who likes you.</p>

<p><br />
SAGITTARIUS In vino veritas-and, for Sagittarius, in booze blurtiness: When buttered, they'll spill all your secrets and many of their own.<br />
Tactlessness aside, Sagittarius is just plain fun to drink with. This is a sign of serious partying (what else would you expect from the sign of Sinatra, Keith Richards, the Bush twins and Anna Nicole Smith?). They're the people who chat up everyone in the room, then persuade the entire crowd to travel somewhere else-like a nightclub, or a playground, or good-natured hijinks are sure to ensue (including a high possibility of loopy groping; spontaneous Sag is a brilliant booty call).</p>

<p><br />
CAPRICORN Drinking style Capricorn is usually described as practical, steadfast, money-hungry and status-thirsty-no wonder they get left off the astrological cocktail-party list. But this is the sign of David Bowie and Annie Lennox, not to mention Elvis. Capricorn is the true rock star:<br />
independent, powerful and seriously charismatic, not too eager to please. And if they make money being themselves, who are you to quibble?</p>

<p>But just like most rock stars, they're either totally on or totally off, and they generally need a little social lubricant to loosen up and enjoy the after party, especially if they can hook up with a cute groupie.</p>

<p><br />
AQUARIUS Drinking style Aquarius and drinking don't go together that well (except for water, that is). They have an innate tendency toward know-it-allism, and if they get an idea while sizzled, they're more stubborn than a stain or a stone. If they're throwing a party or organizing an outing, however, they're too preoccupied with their duties to get combative-and they make perfectly charming drunks in that case.</p>

<p>Fortunately, they're usually capital drink-nursers. They also make the best designated drivers (if you can get them before they start raising their wrist):</p>

<p>Aquarius is fascinated by drunk people and capable of holding interesting conversations with soused strangers while sober.</p>

<p><br />
PISCES Drinking style If you're a Pisces, you've probably already heard that you share a sign-and an addictive personality-with Liz Taylor, Liza Minelli and Kurt Cobain.</p>

<p>Not only do Pisces like to lose themselves in the dreamy, out-there feeling that only hooch can give, but they build up a mighty tolerance fast.</p>

<p>Who needs an expensive date like that? On the other hand, they're fabulously enchanting partners, whether in conversation or in crime.</p>

<p>With the right Pisces, you can start out sharing a pitcher of margaritas and wind up in bed together for days. The phrase \&quot;addictive personality\&quot; can be read two ways, you know.</p>&quot;
&quot;84&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/19/2005 5:37 pm <br />
To: 	Derkein 	 (2 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>The Scorpios a dead on the nail desc. at least for me, though whimpering hog drunkeness just doesn't do it for me like it used too. Mumbling Boar on the other hand, that's far more humane.</p>&quot;
&quot;84&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Derkein  	5/20/2005 8:39 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (3 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>I had thought someone might get a kick out of this, maybe even find a little truth in it as well.  I know I did...lol</p>&quot;
&quot;84&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/20/2005 9:26 pm <br />
To: 	Derkein 	 (4 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>*My Leo sun and Leo moon will definitely have to review how the demon liquor deals with them too. I finished off my beer supply already, damnit, mercury in retrograde again??*</p>&quot;
&quot;84&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Derkein  	5/21/2005 1:16 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (5 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>Well, it hit the nail on my head...ahhh..errr...nail on the head for me...yeah, that's it...lol.</p>

<p>I don't drink often but watch out when I do. Large quantities of the stuff are ingested in short periods of time, and it does loosen me up...scary thought ain't it...lol.</p>

<p>As for the rest of my chart, you know it's all over the place. If I add it all up though, it makes for one hell of a party!</p>&quot;
&quot;84&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/21/2005 3:24 am <br />
To: 	Derkein 	 (6 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>{Wishing I knew how Zagreo does that large writing thing so I could say..,}</p>

<p>*PARTY AT DERKEIN'S!!!*</p>&quot;
&quot;84&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;From: 	Derkein  	5/22/2005 12:03 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (7 of 23) <br />
 	<br />
<font size="7">You mean something like this...LOL!</font><br />
<font size="1">&#160;</font><br />
<font size="2">I just don't know...not my style...hahaha. Some things we may just never know...lol.</font><br />
<font size="2">&#160;</font><br />
<font color="darkgoldenrod" size="1">P.S. Party in the Phorum...just as soon as Stargoyle arives...after all it's only fitting.</font>&quot;
&quot;84&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/22/2005 5:30 pm <br />
To: 	Derkein 	 (8 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>*Hraaah nice reversal, lol. Uh uhm party at Zagreo's! He's a cap that's into a suprisingly american brand of beer, forgot the name though..,*</p>

<p>{Party at Mino's!}</p>&quot;
&quot;84&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	5/31/2005 10:44 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (9 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>ALCACHOFA????</p>

<p>I DONT EAT THAT STUFF!</p>

<p>IM NOT A RABBIT!</p>

<p>DAMN!</p>

<p>lol</p>&quot;
&quot;84&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	5/31/2005 10:47 am <br />
To: 	Derkein 	 (10 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>OMG!!!!!</p>

<p>I MOVE MY HIPS LIKE ELVIS IN MY NEW THEATER PLAY!!!!!</p>

<p>CAPRICORN Drinking style Capricorn is usually described as practical, steadfast, money-hungry and status-thirsty-no wonder they get left off the astrological cocktail-party list. But this is the sign of David Bowie and Annie Lennox, not to mention Elvis. Capricorn is the true rock star:<br />
independent, powerful and seriously charismatic, not too eager to please. And if they make money being themselves, who are you to quibble?</p>

<p>But just like most rock stars, they're either totally on or totally off, and they generally need a little social lubricant to loosen up and enjoy the after party, especially if they can hook up with a cute groupie</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;84&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	5/31/2005 10:49 am <br />
To: 	Derkein 	 (11 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>WHAT&acute;S THE DEAL WITH MY LARGE THING???</p>

<p>IM A JOHN HOLMES' ALTER EGO!!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;84&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	5/31/2005 10:51 am <br />
To: 	Derkein 	 (12 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>WHAT&acute;S THE DEAL WITH MY LARGE THING?????</p>

<p>IM JOHN HOLMES' ALTER EGO!!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;84&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	5/31/2005 10:51 am <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (13 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>PARTY IN THE GNOMES' CAVE!!!!!</p>

<p>lmao</p>&quot;
&quot;84&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Derkein  	5/31/2005 11:29 am <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (14 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>What ever makes you feel better about yourself man...lol</p>

<p>Personaly the large type thing makes me wonder if someone isn't over compensationg for something...lol...j/k.</p>

<p>Ah, to hell with it all....Paty anywhere you can...LOL!</p>&quot;
&quot;84&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/1/2005 6:22 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (15 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>*Now now, everyone knows Scorpios have the largest tails.</p>

<p>{At least in proportion to the rest of their bodies, and That's Compensation!}</p>

<p>Party sounds good, but after that 3 day symposium, gads I'm still in recovery. Doesn't Help that my last bag of Coffee is DECAF!*</p>

<p>{Someone shall pay dearly for this greivous error in caffeine purchase and it shall not be the cats, this time.}</p>&quot;
&quot;84&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Derkein  	6/1/2005 10:55 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (16 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>I'll think of a good comment right after I shred the sales receipt from all that decaf I bought....aaaahhhh...did I say that out loud?</p>

<p>Right...well then, uuuhhh, what was the topic here?</p>&quot;
&quot;84&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/2/2005 10:37 am <br />
To: 	Derkein 	 (17 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>*Topics are for Wait, it was Caffeistrology, lol. There Has to be a study in that!*</p>&quot;
&quot;84&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Derkein  	6/2/2005 10:56 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (18 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>Topics...topics...topics...I think we have travled far from the original topic, but what's new.  The twists and truns in thoughts and posts here never cease to amaze me. Imagine if we all got to gether and had one great big party.  Could it be possible? Might we ever congrigate together in the Phorum at one time?  Hmmmm...things to ponder.</p>&quot;
&quot;84&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/3/2005 7:50 pm <br />
To: 	Derkein 	 (19 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>*Definitely things to ponder, lol. {Seems like I'm always seeing you guys on Your way out or on My way out, I will have a definite chatdate set, even if I gotta sit until my &aring;&szlig;&szlig; turns black} Btw, this Scorpio's fond of Sangrias, Burgundies, Blushes, Chablis, Chardonays and the occasional brave foray into the tongue-curling Pinot Noir, but ofttimes takes the low road in the name of affordability for MD 20/20, Richard's Wild Irish Rose, Steel Reserve 2/11, Olde Englishe &amp; ICE 800. Malt licquors and dessert wines, basically Ghetto Juice, but it get's the job done.*</p>&quot;
&quot;84&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	6/6/2005 9:35 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (20 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>ARE YOU WRITING CHINESE????</p>&quot;
&quot;84&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/6/2005 5:58 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (21 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid Aoccdrnig to rscheearch taem at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Such a cdonition is arppoiately cllaed Typoglycemia :)-</p>&quot;
&quot;84&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	6/8/2005 10:33 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (22 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>YOU ARE A TOTAL FREAK!</p>&quot;
&quot;84&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/8/2005 5:57 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (23 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>*THANKS!*</p>&quot;
&quot;85&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/9/2003 7:35 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 18) <br />
 	<br />
Astrological Terms & their Meanings<br />
<br />
<table>
<tr>
<td><br />
The Zodiacal Signs<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Principle<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Keywords<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Ruler<br />
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><br />
ARIES<br />
</td>
<td><br />
I Am<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Motivated to act<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Mars<br />
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><br />
TAURUS<br />
</td>
<td><br />
I Have<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Practical & persevering<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Venus<br />
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><br />
GEMINI<br />
</td>
<td><br />
I Think<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Duality. Communicative<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Mercury<br />
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><br />
CANCER<br />
</td>
<td><br />
I Feel<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Emotional & nurturing<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Moon<br />
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><br />
LEO<br />
</td>
<td><br />
I Will<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Desires recognition<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Sun<br />
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><br />
VIRGO<br />
</td>
<td><br />
I Analyse<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Attention to detail<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Mercury<br />
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><br />
LIBRA<br />
</td>
<td><br />
I Balance<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Relates to others<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Venus<br />
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><br />
SCORPIO<br />
</td>
<td><br />
I Desire<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Intense & forceful<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Mars/Pluto<br />
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><br />
SAGITTARIUS<br />
</td>
<td><br />
I Aspire<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Broad outlook,idealistic<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Jupiter<br />
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><br />
CAPRICORN<br />
</td>
<td><br />
I Use<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Realistic & responsible<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Saturn<br />
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><br />
AQUARIUS<br />
</td>
<td><br />
I Know<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Human understanding<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Saturn/Uranus<br />
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><br />
PISCES<br />
</td>
<td><br />
I Believe<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Spiritual & sensitive<br />
</td>
<td><br />
Jupiter/Neptune<br />
</td>
</tr>
</table><br />
 <br />
The Planets & Personal Points<br />
SUN: Spirit, life force & identity. Masculine principle<br />
<br />
MOON: Soul, emotions and instincts. Domesticity. Feminine principle<br />
<br />
MERCURY: Intellect and power of communication. The reasoning mind<br />
<br />
VENUS: Love, beauty, art and attraction<br />
<br />
MARS: Energy, action, aggression and conflict<br />
<br />
JUPITER: Wisdom, expansion, optimism & success<br />
<br />
SATURN: Restriction, limitation, restraint & sorrow<br />
<br />
URANUS: Change, originality, revolution & eccentricity<br />
<br />
NEPTUNE: Imagination, spirituality, inspiration, illusion & deception<br />
<br />
PLUTO: Power, forces beyond personal control & transformation<br />
<br />
NORTH NODE: Alliances, family ties and links with others<br />
<br />
SOUTH NODE: Karma and challenges in associations<br />
<br />
ASCENDANT: Face you show the world. Primary motivation in life<br />
<br />
MIDHEAVEN: Aim in life<br />
 <br />
The Houses<br />
1st                        HOUSE                                  Physical appearance, self-expression and vitality<br />
<br />
2nd                       HOUSE                                  Personal assets, wealth and earning ability<br />
<br />
3rd                        HOUSE                                  Immediate environment, siblings, mentality and communication<br />
<br />
4th                        HOUSE                                  Home, family, origins, father and later life<br />
<br />
5th                        HOUSE                                  Pleasures, amusements, love & children<br />
<br />
6th                        HOUSE                                  Service, work & health<br />
<br />
7th                        HOUSE                                  Partners, other people generally & open enemies<br />
<br />
8th                        HOUSE                                  Other people's resources, wills, legacies & death<br />
<br />
9th                        HOUSE                                  Long journeys, higher learning, religion and law<br />
<br />
10th                      HOUSE                                  Reputation, career & the mother<br />
<br />
11th                      HOUSE                                  Friends, benefactors and groups<br />
<br />
12th<br />
HOUSE                                  Self-undoing, withdrawal, retreat and seclusion<br />
 <br />
<br />
The Aspects<br />
<br />
CONJUNCTION: Unity of energies, which can be harmonious or aggravating<br />
<br />
OPPOSITION: Destructive or learning<br />
<br />
TRINE: Harmonious and flowing<br />
<br />
SQUARE: Tension<br />
<br />
SEXTILE: Easy, creative and harmonious<br />
<br />
QUINCUNX: Energies that work independently of each other<br />
<br />
SESQUISQUARE: Problems that can become chronic if not addressed<br />
<br />
SEMISQUARE: Petty annoyances that can escalate<br />
<br />
SEMISEXTILE: Minor disruptions, which usually work out for the best&quot;
&quot;85&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/9/2003 7:43 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (2 of 18) </p>
 	
<p>Thanks Monty for posting the 101 version :D</p>

<p>{yw Ngilah, okay the rest is her's in totality, I'm just the astronaught hauling the stuff over.}</p>

<p>Here's the long version, from one year of research, September 2002-September 2003... (compiled notes)</p>

<p>WHAT IS ASTROLOGY?</p>

<p>Astrology is an ancient field of study. As far back as we have recorded history, we have astrological concepts. Further back, scratches (made by Neolithic hunters) on reindeer horns correspond to the phases of the Moon.</p>

<p>Astrology uses the patterns of the heavens to more fully understand life on Earth. The positions of the planets are seen as symbolizing personality traits and tendencies, as well as human cycles of development. Using a horoscope is like looking in a mirror; we can see ourselves more clearly and easily as unique individuals. Just as the mirror does not set our appearance, but only reflects it, so the planets do not create our personalities, but only reflect them. Using astrology to describe personality strengths, weaknesses, talents, abilities and challenges requires a natal (or birth) horoscope. A natal horoscope is like a map of the sky for your instant of birth, looking from the viewpoint of your birthplace. Your moment of birth gives a \&quot;freeze frame\&quot;--an exact snapshot of the positions of all the planets. No one else has the same horoscope as you--unless they were born in the exact same place, at the exact same minute, as you were. The next few pages of this report will introduce you to the basic tools of astrology--planets, signs, houses, and aspects (how the planets relate to each other at a given moment) The remainder of the report will be devoted to interpreting each of the planets in your horoscope, in terms of their placement in signs, houses, and aspects.</p>

<p>Astrology sees mankind as being not only influenced by hereditary factors and the environment, but also by the state of our solar system at the moment of birth. The planets are regarded as basic life-forces, the tools we live by as well as the basis of our very substance. These planetary forces take on different forms, depending on their zodiacal position and on the way they relate to one another.</p>

<p>The aspects formed between the planets describe these relationships, the positions of the planets in relation to the place of birth tell us of their expression in the spheres of life depicted by the astrological houses.</p>

<p>By interpreting the roles of these players (the planets) and their qualities (the elements, signs and houses) and creating a synthesis, astrology is able to present a complete and comprehensive picture of the person and his potential, based on the natal horoscope.</p>

<p>Birth Chart<br />
A birth chart is a map of the heavens as the new-born child would see it from the place of his birth,-except that it also includes the sky below the horizon. There are ten moving planets in the chart with which astrology is chiefly concerned.</p>

<p>To determine the location of the earth, astrologers use classical astronomical theory to perform planetary calculations. The calculation involves fixing the planet Earth and determining the other planets in the solar system relative to it (as if all the planets rotate around the Earth). In the symbolic terms of astrology, the centre of the chart represents Earth. There are 12 equal signs of the Zodiac which form an encircling band along the ecliptic, each sign occupying a fixed 30 degree field. Against these fields move the planets. They pass, at various planetary rates, out of one sign of the Zodiac and into the next in a perpetual circuit.</p>

<p>As the planets move, the angles they form with Earth can be measured for any given moment. In astrology, the moment of birth is taken as the decisive time in the subject's life, and the birth chart is calculated with the angular degrees that show how the planets appeared in the heavens at that precise moment. In this way, a person's birth chart reveals a pattern unique for his or her time and place of birth.</p>

<p>Once a birth chart is calculated, Astrologer interprets the person's life according to the positions of the planets in different Signs, Houses and Aspects based on compiled statistical interpretation data collected over the past 6000 years.</p>&quot;
&quot;85&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/9/2003 7:54 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (3 of 18) </p>
 	
<p>Houses<br />
The Astrologer assumes that the Earth is a fixed point, and that all other cosmic bodies revolve around it once a day. The program then applies this 24-hour system to the birth chart. The main circle of the chart is divided into 12 equal segments. One segment or House equals two hours out of the total 24 hours. Houses are not equally divided. There are numerous House systems derived in the past 6000 years. Astrologer employs the most popular House system, Placidus House, to divide the birth chart into 12 Houses.</p>

<p>Houses relate to everyday activities; the first to personality, the second to possessions, and so on. A planet or planets placed in a particular House affects the area of life represented by that House in a manner typical of the planet. The House must be considered according to the sign in which the cusp, or starting point, of the particular House falls.</p>

<p>The area of life represented by the 12 Houses are as follows:</p>

<p>House Area of Life<br />
1 Personality, health, disposition.<br />
It represents how one appears to the outsiders.</p>

<p>2 Possessions, wealth, worldly resources.<br />
The sign on cusp may indicate sources of income.</p>

<p>3 Family ties, education, short journey.<br />
The mind is associated with this House.</p>

<p>4 Home, domestic life, parenthood.</p>

<p>5 Creativity, children, speculation, love affairs,<br />
This also relates to looseness of behaviour or indulgence.</p>

<p>6 Work, subordinate.<br />
It is the attitude towards services to the outside world.</p>

<p>7 Partnership (love and business)<br />
The sign on cusp gives good indication of marriage partner.</p>

<p>8 Inheritance, life and death, sex, crime,<br />
It is an attitude towards life. It represents big business.</p>

<p>9 Philosophical views, higher forms of education<br />
This House has a bearing on moral ideals and conscience.</p>

<p>10 Career, ambition, all matters outside the home<br />
A social responsibility that affects one's appearance.</p>

<p>11 Friends, acquaintances, intellectual pleasures. It is the objectives in life.'</p>

<p>12 A need for seclusion, hospital visiting, self sacrifice<br />
The presence of many planets here indicates subject's susceptibility to drugs.</p>

<p>Ascendant<br />
The Ascendant in a birth chart is known as the rising sign. It is the starting point of the first house in a chart. Contrary to the standard horoscope analysis in the newspaper, where the personality of a person is based on the Sun Sign (the sign where the sun is), astrologers usually put emphasis on the characteristics of the first House, or Ascendant, to project a personality profile.</p>

<p>Midheaven<br />
On the birth chart, the Midheaven is the point where the sun is found at midday. The sign where the Midheaven is found not only has a strong bearing on the subject's outward expression of oneself in one's world---lifestyle, choice of career, attitude, but also in events that the subject has no direct control.</p>

<p>The Midheaven represents the ego, and the characteristics that are associated with the sign in which the Midheaven is found, are expressed in an external manner.</p>

<p>The Planets<br />
Sun</p>

<p>The sun is associated with a sense of power. The House that the sun occupies will be strongly emphasized. The activities of that House will be of great importance to the subject throughout his life.</p>

<p>The characteristics of the sign associated with the sun are usually intensified.</p>

<p>The positive aspect of the sun is creativity, affection and generosity. The negative trait of the sun is arrogance.</p>

<p>Moon</p>

<p>The moon conveys the sense of instinct and cyclic changes. The moon is the second most important planet aside from the sun. The characteristics of the sign in the moon usually reflect the personality of the subject.</p>

<p>Habits, emotions, motherhood, family and social response are the associations of the moon.</p>

<p>Positiveness of the Moon is imaginativeness, business shrewdness, maternal instinct and patience. Negative traits include stubbornness, unreliability and irrational behaviour.</p>

<p>Mercury</p>

<p>The keyword of Mercury is communication.</p>

<p>Mercury is associated with computers, intellect, science and mental perception.</p>

<p>The positive characteristics of Mercury are good memory, logical, communicative and clever. The negative traits are mental constipating, argumentative, nervous and sarcastic.</p>

<p>Mars</p>

<p>Fire and energy come to mind with Mars. In ancient times, Mars was regarded as the bringer of wars. It has been perceived as the most powerful planet.</p>

<p>Aggression, quickness in action, war and weapons and masculinity are always associated with Mars.</p>

<p>The positive traits are competitiveness, hard working, defender of the oppressed, freedom lover and leadership qualities. The negative traits are boisterous, war-like and quarrelsome.</p>

<p><br />
Venus</p>

<p>The keywords of Venus are love and harmony.</p>

<p>Venus is associated with feelings, love, beauty, arts, and fashion.</p>

<p>The positiveness of Venus is friendly, well mannered, artistic and loveable. The negative traits are selfish, and unrealistically romantic.</p>

<p>Saturn</p>

<p>Limitation and hardship are the main attributes of Saturn. A subject always encounters limitation on the activities in life that are characteristics of the House where Saturn is.</p>

<p>Saturn is always associated with slow moving, difficulty, and tension. Because Saturn is a planet that tests the success or tenacity of a subject's action, Saturn is positively associated with perseverance and fortitude. As well, Saturn sometimes is associated with ill health.</p>

<p>The positive traits are trustworthiness, tenacity, and discipline. The negative traits are self-pitying, depressive, and difficult.</p>

<p>Jupiter</p>

<p>The keyword of Jupiter is expansion. Jupiter is sometimes known as the good planet. The House in which Jupiter is found usually is associated with very favourable outcomes in that department of life. The expanding quality of the planet can also be associated with the physical size of Jupiter---the largest planet in the solar system.</p>

<p>Positive traits are compassionate, optimistic, and sportive. Negative traits are extravagance, irresponsible, indulgent, over-optimistic, and care-free.</p>

<p>Neptune</p>

<p>The keyword of Neptune is unknown. Neptune may reflect the hidden potential capability of a person.</p>

<p>The positive traits are subtle, artistic and sensitive. The negative traits are indecisive, careless, and unworldly.</p>

<p>Uranus</p>

<p>Sudden changes are best to represent Uranus. Uranus is associated with modern science, medicine, sex and tele-communication radio systems.</p>

<p>The positive traits are inventive and original. The negative traits are sexually perverted, abnormal and impulsive.</p>

<p>Pluto</p>

<p>Due to its recent discovery (1930), astrologers have not been certain of what Pluto is best to associate with a subject's characteristics.</p>

<p>The best to associate with Pluto is the marking of a new beginning (the end of a cycle) of a life event. Pluto very often is symbolically associated with business, the hidden and unconscious power.</p>

<p>The positive traits are financial astuteness, able to start new in unfavourable circumstances. The negative traits are underworld association, and seediness.</p>

<p>The twelve Signs are:</p>

<p>Aries:<br />
March 21<br />
to<br />
April 20</p>

<p>Taurus:<br />
April 21<br />
to<br />
May 21</p>

<p>Gemini:<br />
May 22<br />
to<br />
June 22</p>

<p>Cancer:<br />
June 23<br />
to<br />
July 23</p>

<p>Leo:<br />
July 24<br />
to<br />
August 23</p>

<p>Virgo:<br />
August 24<br />
to<br />
September 23</p>

<p>Libra:<br />
September 24<br />
to<br />
October 23</p>

<p>Scorpio:<br />
October 24<br />
to<br />
November 22</p>

<p>Sagittarius:<br />
November 23<br />
to<br />
December 22</p>

<p>Capricorn:<br />
December 23<br />
to<br />
January 19</p>

<p>Aquarius:<br />
January 20<br />
to<br />
February 19</p>

<p>Pisces:<br />
February 20<br />
to<br />
March 20</p>&quot;
&quot;85&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/9/2003 7:59 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (4 of 18) </p>
 	
<p>Aries<br />
The keyword to describe Aries is assertiveness.</p>

<p>The positive traits are daring, enterprising, courageous, highly spirited, and freedom loving. The negative traits are selfish, temperamental, me-first attitude.<br />
The glyph here symbolizes the horns of the charging Arian ram-- plunging headfirst into life, spontaneous, impulsive, and self-expressive. Here we have action, courage, self-expression, doing one's own thing, conflict, passion, being first, integrity, identity, anger, crises and confrontation. Aries is assertive, brave, impetuous, energetic, self-oriented, pioneering, rash, competitive, rapid, eager, likes to be on one's own, lives in the present.</p>

<p>Taurus<br />
The keyword of Taurus is permanence.</p>

<p>The positive traits are reliable, flexible in business, respect, established social values, persistent, friendly. The negative traits are stubborn, possessive, lack of flexibility, and lazy.</p>

<p>The glyph here symbolizes the head of a bull, which may contentedly smell the flowers, enjoying life's sensual pleasures. Here we have comfort, fondness, possessions, money, sensuality, products, persistence, patience, stability, indulgence, inertia and acceptance. Taurus is deliberate, dependable, placid, easygoing, loyal, thorough, stubborn, money-oriented, practical, and artistic.</p>

<p>Gemini<br />
The keyword of Gemini is communication.</p>

<p>The positive traits are adaptable, intellectual, scientific, witty, highly spirited, high-technology orientated, up to date. The negative is unpredictable, inconsistent, undetermined, nervous and superficial.</p>

<p>The glyph here represents the two twins, Castor and Pollux. Here we have communication, learning, mental stimulation, curiosity, mimicry, movement, variety, youthfulness, choices, information, dexterity and multiple interests. Gemini is fluent, versatile, intermittent, clever, nimble, quick-witted, adaptable, scattered, gossipy, light-hearted, superficial, and articulate.</p>

<p>Cancer<br />
The keyword of Cancer is sensitivity.</p>

<p>The positive traits are kind hearted, gentle, sensitive, good parental instinct, domestic, and financially cautious. The negative traits are hyperactive, overly sensitive and emotional.</p>

<p>The glyph is said to represent the female breasts symbolizing nourishing and nurturing, or the claws of the crab, protecting its soft, inner body. Here we have children, the home, the nurturing parent, emotional needs, instincts, feelings, security and safety needs, vulnerability, desire for attachment, sensitivity. Cancer is nurturing, warm, dependent, sympathetic, protective, security-oriented, maternal, patriotic, retentive, helpful, moody, domestic, touchy (easily hurt), focused on family.</p>

<p>Leo<br />
The keyword of Leo is power.</p>

<p>The positive traits are self assertive, generous, leadership, and flamboyant. The negative traits are bullying, arrogant, pompous, power hungry and self conceited.</p>

<p>Some say this glyph represents the male sperm, as Leo rules procreation as well as creativity. Others say the glyph is a stylized rendition of the royal lion's head and mane. Here we have approval, dignity, recognition, applause, romance, dynamism, magnetism, pride/shame, limelight, extroversion, impact, procreation, larger-than-life themes and stage presence. Leo is creative, risk-taking, charismatic, fun-loving, generous, exciting, dramatic, proud, self-confident, childish, ambitious, arrogant, self-conscious (fears ridicule), enthusiastic.</p>

<p>Virgo<br />
The keyword of Virgo is critical.</p>

<p>Positive traits are analytical, scientific, logical, modest, and meticulous. The negative traits are overly critical, fussy and finicky.</p>

<p>One tradition has it that this glyph represents a female hymen, indicating a closed (virginal) state. Another tradition traces the \&quot;M\&quot; in Virgo to Mary, mother of Jesus, and before her, to Mari--a goddess of the sea and early matriarchal figure. Another suggestion is that the waves in the\&quot;M\&quot; represent wheat fields undulating in the breeze. The constellation Virgo shows a virgin with a sheaf of wheat. Virgo is associated with green, growing things, as well as with work and health. Here we deal with cleansing, order, tasks, productivity, efficiency, scepticism, results, service, the correcting of flaws, and job routines. Virgo is work-oriented, painstaking, pragmatic, exacting, discreet, industrious, nit-picking, pedantic, methodical, detail-oriented, concerned with health/cleanliness.</p>

<p>Libra<br />
The keyword of Libra is harmony.</p>

<p>The positive traits are pleasant, romantic, easy going, friendly, diplomatic. The negative traits are flirtatious and indecisive.</p>

<p>The glyph represents an old-fashioned set of scales, pointing to the importance of balance and harmony. Here we have themes of sharing, beautifying, alternatives/choices, dualities, comparison, compromises, equality, the legal system, love, appearances, rituals, and aesthetics. Libra is cooperative, diplomatic, fence-sitting, competitive, charming, easily deterred, refined, sociable, seeking a partner/companion, placating, coequal.</p>

<p>Scorpio<br />
The keyword of Scorpio is intensity.</p>

<p>The positive traits of Scorpio are determined, diligent, charming, refined and purposeful. The negative traits are vindictive, jealous, and inflexible and introvert.</p>

<p>One tradition has it that this glyph represents the female genitalia in an open (sexually aware and active) state. Another theory is that the glyph highlights the \&quot;stinger\&quot; of the Scorpio scorpion or the undulating movement and fangs of the asp (serpent) also associated with Scorpio. Another theory associates the Scorpio \&quot;barb\&quot; with a phallus. Here we have issues of rebirth, complexities, hidden depths, the unconscious, sexuality, intimacy, shared resources and money, passion, power, loyalty/betrayal, extremes, all-or-nothing, self-discipline, transformation, transmutations and self-mastery. Scorpio is penetrating, intense, resourceful, powerful, compulsive, determined, jealous, secretive, probing, suspicious, and fascinated by the hidden/taboo.</p>

<p>Sagittarius<br />
The keyword of Sagittarius is explorative.</p>

<p>The positive traits of Sagittarius are flexible, adaptable, freedom loving, joyful, youthful, open-minded, extrovert, sincere and friendly. The negative traits are overly direct, tactless and irresponsible and not being able to finish whatever started.</p>

<p>The glyph shows the arrow loosened from the bow of the centaur (half man/half-horse) that represents the quest for knowledge and truth. We see themes of trust, faith, world views, religion, philosophy, education, travel, expanded horizons, wide influence, prosperity, exaggeration, expectations, opportunities, extravagance, and understanding. Sagittarius is benevolent, optimistic, athletic, enthusiastic, idealistic, freedom-loving, blunt, overindulgent, broad-minded, just.</p>

<p>Capricorn<br />
The keyword of Capricorn is prudence.</p>

<p>The positive traits are cautious, discipline, financially wise, humorous and reliable. The negative traits are stubborn, inflexible, frugal, old-fashioned and mean.</p>

<p>The glyph is a very stylized rendition of a mountain-climbing goat with a fish-tail (like a mermaid), indicative of heights and depths. The themes relate to endurance, effort, dedication and an upward push. Here we face achievement, cause-and-effect, guilt, limits, demands and duties of the real world, career, status, reality, law, time, authorities, consequences and common sense. Capricorn is responsible, formal, traditional, career oriented, cautious, inhibited, hardworking, scrupulous, conventional, status-seeking, economical, and businesslike.</p>

<p>Aquarius<br />
The keyword of Aquarius is humane.</p>

<p>The positive traits are humanitarian, strong advocate of peace and harmony, inventive, loyal. The negative traits are eccentric, sexually perverted and rebellious.</p>

<p>To the ancients, the wavy lines in this glyph represented the water carried in the jug of the \&quot;Water Bearer\&quot; (the constellation associated with this sign). Today, the wavy lines represent electricity, ruled by Aquarius, which symbolizes the electric openness to life, individuality, and inventiveness of the sign. Here we face themes of change, innovation, individuality, irreverence, freedom, surprises, originality, advancement, technology, and the New Age. Aquarius is unique, rebellious, futuristic, independent, objective, intellectual, unpredictable, tolerant, eccentric, aloof, progressive, and possesses of a wide perspective.</p>

<p>Pisces<br />
The keyword of Pisces is impressionable.</p>

<p>The positive traits are humble, kind, receptive and sympathetic. The negative traits are indecisive, careless and secretive.<br />
The glyph is a stylized rendition of two fish, swimming in opposite directions, but tied together by a line. This image of union in diversity, or the connection of seeming opposites highlights the Piscean need for union, for merging, for becoming part of something greater than the self. We have here themes revolving around absolutes, absorption, liquids, healing, psychic talents, pilgrimages, sacraments, unity, visions, excuses, romance, empathy and miracles. Pisces is compassionate, mystical, illusory, sensitive, spiritual, dreamy, artistic, passive, sacrificial, intuitive, charitable, impractical, escapist, and inspirational.</p>&quot;
&quot;85&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/9/2003 8:03 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (5 of 18) </p>
 	
<p>Aspects<br />
The angular distance between two planets in a birth chart is known as aspects. An astrological analysis cannot be completed without the aspect analysis. Based on compiled data, astrologers can look into the aspects of planets and reveal the areas of personality where the subject's characteristics can attain positive or negative expressions.</p>

<p>Planets are in aspect (interpretable) when they are of certain specific angular measurement from each other. Each aspect has a standard symbol and measurement. Some of the aspects are less noticeable than others; therefore, there are strong, moderate and weak aspects. Since not many planets will exactly measure at a specific angular displacement such as 90 degrees, astrologers allow the use of orbs; that is a number of degrees which are either more or less than the exact aspect.</p>

<p>The standard aspects and orbs are listed below:<br />
Strong Aspects<br />
Name Measurement Orb<br />
Conjunction: 0 degree 5 - 8 degrees<br />
Opposition: 180 degrees 5 - 8 degrees<br />
Square: 90 degrees 5 - 8 degrees<br />
Trine: 120 degrees 5 - 8 degrees</p>

<p>Moderate Aspects<br />
Name Measurement Orb<br />
Sesquiquadrate: 135 degrees 1 - 2 degrees<br />
Sextile: 60 degrees 3 - 5 degrees</p>

<p>Weak Aspects<br />
Namel Measurement Orb<br />
Semi-sextile: 30 degrees 1 - 2 degrees<br />
Quincunx: 150 degrees 1 - 2 degrees</p>

<p><br />
Horoscope (Transit Analysis)</p>

<p>An astrological horoscope is different from the horoscope that daily journals and magazines publish. In the daily newspaper, the daily events and activities of the whole humanity are categorized into 12 sets of predictable outcomes based on 12 signs. In astrology, the events and predictions of a particular for each person is unique since the unique birth chart combined with the analyses of aspects, signs, elements, qualities and houses are taken into account.</p>

<p>A horoscope is frequently known as a transit analysis. Using astronomical calculations, astrologers can locate the positions of the ten planets at any specific time and plot them on a birth chart. Since there are two sets of planets, the natal planets (the planets at the time the subject was born) and the transit planets (the planets at the time of interest), there will be aspects made between the planets. These aspects are unique since the birth chart is unique. Therefore, deduction of the transit aspects and the transit planets in different houses and signs allow a unique picture daily.</p>

<p>ABOUT ASPECTS<br />
Aspects occur when two planets are separated by certain specific numbers of degrees. Every circle has 360 degrees and the circle of the zodiac is no exception. Thus each planet is separated from each other planet by some number of degrees (and minutes). Certain degree separations, the aspects, have traditional meanings in astrology. Because only certain ranges of degrees form aspects, normally not all pairs of planets in a chart will be in aspect. In some charts there will only be a few aspects. With any aspect, the nature of the two planets involved is most significant, but the type of aspect says how those natures are combined. There are three ways planets may relate to each other: their natures may combine (be unified), they may cooperate, or they may be in conflict. The relationships between the planets (based on how many degrees apart they are) indicate the relationships between various drive and needs in our nature (symbolized by the planets). Note that in calculating how far apart two planets are, you always go the short way around the circle, so that the maximum separation is 180 degrees.<br />
Although the angles of the horoscope can form aspects to each other and to the planets, in this report we only look at the cases where planets are close to an angle. Astrologers say that the planet is \&quot;on\&quot; the angle.</p>

<p><br />
Unifying Aspect<br />
When two planets are close to each other their natures are unified (or combined or mixed). The planets interact strongly. It is as if these planets are married or living together. In your horoscope, you do not get one without the other. The drives they symbolize are somehow melded in your personality. The blending may be comfortable or not so comfortable-- depending on the nature of the drives involved. Interpreting a unifying aspect is not very different from putting together the meanings of a planet in a house or a planet in a sign. You are mixing two factors. Consider both sides: how might these two planets reinforce and support one another's themes and how might their basic drives conflict and compete with one other? Certain planets stand for drives which \&quot;get along\&quot; easily: they tend to want the same sort of things, and tend to pull in the same direction. When such planets are next to each other, they suggest inner agreement, reinforcement and harmony. (Examples would include the Sun and Jupiter, the Sun and Mars, the Moon and Neptune, the Moon and Pluto, and Mercury with Uranus.) Other planets represent drives which are contradictory or at odds with one another. Where such planets are joined in astrological matrimony, the individual must strive to somehow \&quot;make peace\&quot; between possibly warring factions. Integration takes more effort. (Examples: the Sun and Pluto; the Sun and Neptune; the Sun and Saturn; the Moon and Mars; the Moon and Saturn; the Moon and Uranus.) For fullest information, however, you would also consider the nature of the sign or signs and house or houses in which the two planets are placed. Since the two planets are close, they will most often be in the same sign and house, but not always. How close together should the planets be for this aspect to be in effect? In this report, the value is eight degrees: two bodies with less than eight degrees between them have their natures unified. The closer together they are, the stronger the aspect. For those who like to know the jargon, the unifying aspect is called a \&quot;conjunction.\&quot; The combined planets are said to be \&quot;conjunct,\&quot; as in \&quot;Venus is conjunct Mars.\&quot; If the planets were at the same degree and minute of the same sign, they would be called \&quot;exactly conjunct.\&quot; The maximum amount that the actual separation can differ from the ideal (zero degrees) is called the \&quot;orb.\&quot; Astrologers would say that this report allows an eight degree orb for conjunctions.</p>

<p>Cooperative Aspects<br />
A cooperative aspect between two planets means that they support and reinforce each other, even if their natures would not normally work together. Cooperative aspects tend not be noticed. The planets are getting along fine, everything is going smoothly--there is nothing to draw attention. There is a possibility, however, that the planets will encourage each other so much that they go to excess. You may overdo or overindulge in some area or areas related to the natures of the planets in aspect. Awareness of the cooperative aspects in your chart can aid you in using their strengths, and moderating any excesses. You may also see cooperative aspects called \&quot;harmonious\&quot; or \&quot;soft.\&quot; There are two such aspects: 60 degrees and 120 degrees. Remember that an aspect occurs when two planets are separated by a specific number of degrees, or close to it. Planets that are from 57 to 63 degrees apart, or from 114 to 126 degrees apart are in harmony. Note that the 120 degree aspect has a wider \&quot;orb\&quot; (six degrees) than the 60 degree aspect (three degrees). The astrological name for the 60 degree aspect is \&quot;sextile;\&quot; the 120 degree aspect is called a \&quot;trine.\&quot; Unlike the situation with \&quot;conjunct/conjunction,\&quot; the noun, adjective, and verb forms of these words are the same. One may say \&quot;Mercury is trine Pluto\&quot; or \&quot;Mercury trines Pluto\&quot; or \&quot;there is a trine between Mercury and Pluto.\&quot;</p>

<p><br />
Challenging Aspects<br />
Challenging aspects put the natures of the planets involved at odds with one another. There is tension between them: you must work to make room for differing drives, for ambivalent needs. But we call them \&quot;challenging\&quot; rather than \&quot;conflicting\&quot; or \&quot;adverse\&quot; because they are not automatically a problem. If you meet the challenge of integrating these aspects, they are a major source of energy. A positively expressed challenging aspect can be a powerful force in your life. These aspects are often called \&quot;hard,\&quot; and some astrologers do use the term \&quot;conflicted.\&quot; There are three such aspects: 90 degrees, 150 degrees, and 180 degrees. The name for the 90 degree aspect is the \&quot;square,\&quot; and we use a six degree orb for it. That is, planets between 84 and 96 degrees apart in the circle are square. The verb, adjective, and noun forms are the same. The name for the 180 degree aspect is \&quot;opposition.\&quot; It also has a six degree orb: planets between 174 and 180 degrees apart (remember 180 is the largest possible separation) are in opposition. The verb form is \&quot;oppose,\&quot; as in \&quot;the Sun opposes Jupiter.\&quot; The adjective form is \&quot;opposite,\&quot; as in \&quot;the Sun is opposite Jupiter.\&quot; The name for the 150 degree aspect is \&quot;quincunx,\&quot; and we use a three degree orb in this report: planets from 147 to 153 degrees apart are quincux each other. The noun, adjective, and verb forms are the same. This last aspect is also called an \&quot;inconjunct.\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;85&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/9/2003 8:11 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (6 of 18) </p>
 	
<p>HOUSES OF THE HOROSCOPE<br />
Your time of birth is required to know which houses are occupied by the planets. Houses are a division of space based on the Earth's 24-hour rotation. The Earth turns completely on its axis in one 24-hour period (creating our day and night). The space within which the Earth turns is divided into 12 areas called houses. As we look out from your place of birth, at your moment of birth, each planet will be in an area of space designated as one or another of the 12 astrological houses. Houses are shown as the pie-shaped wedges in a circular horoscope (and are numbered 1 through 12 in a counter-clockwise direction). The line which separates one house from the next is called a cusp. Certain house cusps are considered to have extra significance in astrology. One is the cusp of the 1st house. The first house defines what was \&quot;rising\&quot; at the time of your birth. (If you were born around sunrise, the Sun will be near the cusp of your 1st house.) The cusp of the 1st is also called the Ascendant. Astrologers consider the sign on the Ascendant (the \&quot;rising sign\&quot;) an important key to personal identity and action. Similarly the sign on the cusp of the 10th house (the Midheaven) is considered significant in matters of career and status. Houses (like signs) represent inner drives and needs, but houses have other meanings as well. Houses represent certain areas of life, and other people in our lives, in addition to inner psychological issues. For example, the 3rd house represents our capacity to learn, our logic and objectivity, and our communication skills. The third house also symbolizes the people we first practice learning and communicating with: brothers, sisters, neighbours and people near-at-hand. Because the outer planets (Jupiter through Pluto) take so long to orbit the Sun, they occupy each sign of the zodiac for a rather long time. (A whole generation may have Pluto in the same sign of the zodiac.) The house a planet occupies is thus a much more personal statement than the sign a planet occupies. (Houses depend on the place and time of birth so are more individual.)</p>

<p>1st House Keywords<br />
Personal action, identity, self-expression, spontaneous instincts, physical body, the beginning of life, appearance, what you do naturally, how others see you, our early childhood years, natural projection into the world, physical energy, appearance, \&quot;I\&quot; (personal awareness), assertion, urge to be first, sense of self separate from others, way of being independent, impulses, personal style, who you are.</p>

<p>2nd House Keywords<br />
Possessions and pleasures, sensuality, money, comfort, stability, capacity to earn a living, tangible beauty, physical security, your material base, where and how you seek stability, attitudes toward possessions, property, and wealth, ownership, what is yours, urge for gratification, physical (material) values, goods and goodies, what you earn, own and enjoy, indulgence, how and where you seek pleasure.</p>

<p>3rd House Keywords<br />
Communication, relatives, learning capacity, light heartedness, short trips, transportation, media, early schooling, immediate (local) environment, conscious mind, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, how you learn to learn and learn to talk, adaptability, flexibility, capacity to take in new information and new ideas, curiosity, dexterity, skill with hands, flippancy, objectivity, speaking, writing, disseminating knowledge.</p>

<p>4th House Keywords<br />
Home (of origin and the home you create for yourself as an adult), family, emotional vulnerabilities, nurturing instincts, roots, real estate, parent who was main nurturer, heritage, heredity and ancestry, emotional needs, private life, property, the ending of matters, where and how you seek security and safety, what makes you feel nourished and protected, how you care for others, conditions in early childhood and at the end of life, preverbal emotional connections, needs, feelings.</p>

<p>5th House Keywords<br />
Risk-taking, procreation, creativity, onstage activities, lovers, children, romance, speculation, hobbies, recreation, love given and received, amusements, games, vacations, fun, vitality, sex, love affairs, gambling, investments, self-esteem, personal pride (and shame), ego vulnerability, desire for applause, attention and admiration, performance, seeking of approval, self-consciousness, courtship, pouring out from one's own centre, seeking of positive feedback.</p>

<p>6th House Keywords<br />
Competence, efficiency, work, health, handling of details, colleagues and co-workers, tenants, servants, employment and employees, routines, habits, nutrition, hygiene, service to others, sickness and health, discrimination, analysis, focus, organization, unequal relationships, improvement, repairs, enhancing, productivity, regularity, order, common sense, pragmatism, purification, cleanliness, flaw-finding, humility, doing something well.</p>

<p>7th House Keywords<br />
Partners and partnership need for balance, harmony, aesthetics, contracts, lawsuits, competitors, attitude toward marriage, grandparent(s), spouse, bargains, agreements, people who act on your behalf (e.g., agents), cooperation (and competition), visual beauty, fair play, justice, taking turns, negotiation, developing self-awareness through the mirroring of others, open enemies, equal relationships.</p>

<p>8th House Keywords<br />
Depth investigations, shared money and resources, intimacy instincts, sexuality, debts, taxes, inheritance, hidden matters, surgery, endings, therapy, regeneration, transformation, issues of power and trust in relationships, shared pleasures, physical union, death and rebirth, intense emotional experiences, extremes, support from others; what you give to others, insurance, the occult, intimacy, obsessions, compulsions, secrets, insights.</p>

<p>9th House Keywords<br />
Aspirations, beliefs, values, world view (religion/philosophy), optimism, law, science, ideals, higher education, distant travel/cultures, grandchildren, spiritual consciousness, visions, optimism, trust (in something more), travel, foreign people and countries, imports, exports, church, clergy, in-laws, ethics, morality, principles, conceptual frameworks, other cultures, the search for truth, generalizations, over- views, what makes your \&quot;perfect\&quot; world, expanded horizons.</p>

<p>10th House Keywords<br />
Sense of responsibility, career, authorities, reality principle, status, employer, how the world sees you, rule-maker parent, achievements, profession, reputation, status, power figures, anyone or anything (including government) with authority over you, executive power, necessities, \&quot;real world\&quot; demands and limits, parent with more clout, expertise, taking charge, control issues, adulthood, discipline, delayed gratification, ambition, contribution to society, how you deal with structure and regulations.</p>

<p><br />
11th House Keywords<br />
Drive for individuation, originality, friends, groups, networking, hopes for future, foster and step-children, clubs, organizations, unconstrained relationships, attitudes toward friendship, group activities, how you fit into (or don't) social community, collective goals, urge for freedom and uniqueness, ability to break the rules, innovation, invention, tolerance, openness, detached perspective, social causes, humanitarian instincts, mental affinity and stimulation.</p>

<p>12th House Keywords<br />
Desire for infinite love and beauty, union, mysticism, imagination, past lives, unconscious mind, charity, hidden weaknesses and strengths, behind-the-scenes activity, sheltered places and institutions (hospitals, asylums, jails, etc.), compassion for the underdog, sorrow, suffering, spiritual enlightenment, cosmic consciousness, isolation, sacrifice, dreams, fantasies, intuition, withdrawal (or escape) from life, Higher Self.</p>&quot;
&quot;85&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/9/2003 8:16 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (7 of 18) </p>
 	
<p>(...continued)<br />
RULERS<br />
A house that has no planets in it is said to be empty. This does not mean that you cannot function in the area of life represented by the house--or that nothing ever happens. When a house is not occupied by planets, you look first to the sign on the cusp of that house. Four of the house cusps are more important, and are known as \&quot;angles.\&quot; Angles are extremely time-dependent and thus are among the most personal points of your horoscope. The four angles are the Midheaven (10th house cusp), Ascendant (1st house cusp), Descendant (7th house cusp) and IC (4th house cusp). They are shown on the chart as the heavier lines between the inner and outer circles. The signs on each of these angles give additional information about your potentials, and these angles can also form aspects with one another and with the planets. Traditionally, astrologers give more weight to the Ascendant and Midheaven than to the Descendant and IC. (The first two appear to be more significant.) In addition to the meaning of the sign on the cusp, you also consider the ruler of that sign. Each sign has a \&quot;favourite\&quot; planet--a planet whose basic meaning is parallel to the themes of that sign. A sign's \&quot;favourite\&quot; planet is said to \&quot;rule\&quot; that sign. Thus, Mars (the planet signifying assertion, personal action, impulses, desire, immediacy) rules Aries (the sign of speed, impatience, urgency, courage, etc.). Since there are only 10 planets, but 12 signs, some planets do double duty. Venus rules both Taurus and Libra. Mercury is the ruler of both Gemini and Virgo. Each other planet rules only one sign: Sun-Leo, Moon-Cancer, Jupiter- Sagittarius, Saturn-Capricorn, Uranus-Aquarius, Neptune-Pisces, and Pluto-Scorpio. In handling the matters of an empty house, you will show some characteristics of the sign on the cusp of the house, as well as some traits depicted by the house and sign occupied by the ruling planet of the house. These are the major considerations and the ones which will be discussed in detail in the following text. As always, look for repeated themes. Messages which occur more than once are more significant. The sign on the cusp and the placements of the ruler are also given for houses that are not empty. These are important, but tend to be less noticed when there are planets in the house--the planets are \&quot;where the action is.\&quot; Other factors can enter in. If, for example, the ruler of a house aspects another planet, that other planet will also have something to say about the matters of the house. In addition, one can consider the placement of the \&quot;natural rulers\&quot; of each house. The \&quot;natural rulers\&quot; follow the natural zodiac: Aries in the 1st house, Taurus in the 2nd house, etc.<br />
Thus, Mars is the \&quot;natural ruler\&quot; of the 1st, Venus is the \&quot;natural ruler\&quot; of the 2nd, etc. At a certain point, however, people get overwhelmed with data. So, we are providing interpretations for the major factors to include when examining an empty house: the sign on the cusp, and the house and sign placement of the ruler of that cusp.</p>

<p>The Ascendant<br />
The Ascendant is represented by the heavy line on the left (eastern) side of your chart: it is the boundary line between the 12th and 1st houses. The Ascendant is also called your \&quot;rising sign,\&quot; since the sign on your Ascendant was \&quot;rising\&quot; (moving from below the horizon to above the horizon) at your time and place of birth. Formally, it is the eastern intersection of the great circles of the ecliptic and the horizon. The Ascendant provides additional clues about your self-expression, sense of identity, appearance, physical energy and basic instincts (it is very similar to Mars).</p>

<p>The IC<br />
The IC separates the 3rd and 4th houses and is the heavy line nearest to the bottom of your chart. IC stands for Immum Coeli, \&quot;bottom of the sky\&quot; in Latin. The MC and IC are opposite each other, but may not show up that way visually because of house expansion. The IC symbolizes themes connected to your home, family, nurturing experiences, early life, ancestry and emotional roots (similar to the Moon).</p>

<p>The Descendant<br />
The Descendant is represented by the heavy line on the right (western) side of your chart, separating the 6th and 7th houses. It is always directly opposite the Ascendant (same degree and minute, opposite sign), but may not appear so on the chart circle if one or more houses have had to expand to allow all the planets in them to fit. The Descendant is a key to issues you face in relationships and to qualities which you may meet through other people (rather than expressing yourself).</p>

<p>The Midheaven<br />
The Midheaven separates the 9th and 10th houses and is the heavy line nearest to the top (south) of your chart. This angle is often called the \&quot;MC,\&quot; which stands for Medium Coeli--Latin for \&quot;middle of the sky.\&quot; The Midheaven provides additional clues about your career, status, ambition, position in the world, relationships with power and authority figures (it is a lot like Saturn).</p>&quot;
&quot;85&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/9/2003 8:21 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (8 of 18) </p>
 	
<p>Elements<br />
The 12 signs are separated into 4 elements, namely FIRE, EARTH, AIR and WATER.<br />
By examining the different planets in these signs together with the planets in the qualities of signs, astrologers can draw a profile analysis of a subject.</p>

<p>FIRE: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius. People of fire signs are explosive, volatile and energetic. They are leaders, inventors and adventurers. Their weaknesses are the tendency of doing their work to their extremes and burn themselves out. The Fire attributes are best to be counterbalance by the Earth signs.</p>

<p>People with a strong emphasis of the fire element are spontaneous and impulsive, they apply their energies wholeheartedly. Their emotional response is quick and they have a lively imagination.</p>

<p>EARTH: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn. People of Earth signs are practical, cautious and reliable. They may lack imagination and creativity.</p>

<p>Earthy people react quietly and slowly. They apply themselves with endurance. Emotionally they are deeply rooted and slow to change.</p>

<p>AIR: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius. Air signs are responsible for intellectual activity, thought and philosophy. People who possess many planets in the Air signs are good planners. Without Air signs, subjects may have difficulty in communication, and be weak in artistic inclination. The excess of planets in Air signs are best to be counterbalanced by planets in the Water signs.</p>

<p>Airy people are quick and animated. They apply their energies in very diverse ways. They tend to intellectualize their feelings and expectations.</p>

<p>WATER: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces. These are emotional signs. The planets in Water sign moderate the practicality of Earth, the ideas of Air, the careless energy of Fire.</p>

<p>People with a strongly emphasized water element are feeling types and are very sensitive. Their imaginative and emotional lives are deep and rich.</p>

<p>In astrological interpretation, the element analysis is most traditional. For example, many planets in the Fire sign of a chart are indicative of the subject being very lively and enthusiastic. Though this interpretation is simplistic and direct, astrologers must also consider the effect of the Qualities and Aspects of the subject's birth chart to draw a complete personality profile.</p>

<p>[b]THE FIFTH ELEMENT (!)<br />
Western traditional sources also take into account a fifth element, the 'quinta essentia'. This very simply describes the soul or the spiritual being of a person. It stands apart from the other four elements and is not depicted in the horoscope. This is why it is frequently overlooked. It takes us beyond the doctrine of the four elements and their application in the field of astrology. It hints at the freedom of man and reminds us of the great mystery of the eternal.<br />
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<p>Elementary states or Qualities<br />
Each of the four elements occurs in three states or qualities, respectively named the cardinal, fixed and mutable or common states. We can consider the physical properties of water as an analogy: Here too, chemical elements can occur in various states. Water, for example, is liquid in its usual, real state. Seen astrologically this would be the cardinal state. When frozen it takes on a solid form, astrologically this would correspond with the fixed state. When heated, it becomes vaporous steam - comparable to the mutable state in astrology. In the individual horoscope, the placement of planets in cardinal, fixed or mutable signs also reveals basic traits of the personality.</p>

<p>Qualities<br />
The 12 signs are separated into 3 qualities: they are CARDINAL, FIXED and MUTABLE. By studying the combination of different planets in the 3 different qualities of signs plus the Elements of Signs, astrologers can also draw a complete personality profile of a subject.</p>

<p>CARDINAL:<br />
Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn: It is enterprising and outgoing.</p>

<p>People with an emphasis on cardinal signs have an urge to take the lead and to shape things. They are initiators and act according to their aims and goals.</p>

<p>FIXED:<br />
Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius: It is resistant to change.</p>

<p>People with an emphasis on the fixed signs have a desire to build on what is already there and to organize it more efficiently. They tend to preserve a \&quot;status quo\&quot; and act in response to given circumstances.</p>

<p>MUTABLE:<br />
Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces: It is adaptable and changeable.</p>

<p>People with an emphasis on the mutable or common signs tend to seek change and renewal. They can easily replace one thing with another and align their actions with unfolding processes.<br />
[hr]</p>

<p>Each sign of the same quality expresses its quality differently. For example, Aries and Cancer are both Cardinal, but Aries is of Fire and Cancer of Water. Therefore, both Aries and Cancer show signs of enterprising, but Aries will show an initial enthusiasm towards enterprising in the beginning whereas the Cancer will steadily show the quality through emotions. The interpretation of elements and qualities must also be combined with the overall context of Aspect interpretation.</p>&quot;
&quot;85&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/9/2003 8:26 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (9 of 18) </p>
 	
<p>Longer notes on the Planets<br />
ABOUT PLANETS</p>

<p>Planets are one of the four basic building blocks of astrology. When astrologers say \&quot;planets,\&quot; they usually refer to the eight planets of our solar system other than Earth (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) plus the Sun and the Moon. We know that the Sun is actually a star and the Moon is actually a satellite, but it is simplest to call all bodies planets. Astrologically, each of the planets represents a drive or need within you. A planet is like the verb in a sentence; it indicates where the action is. Planets comprise the most important building block in astrology. Following is a brief description of each of the planets.</p>

<p>The Sun<br />
Just as the Sun is the centre of our solar system, so is it the centre of the horoscope. Our Sun in the solar system provides light and makes life possible. The Sun in the horoscope is a key to vitality, life force, and our central, creative urge. The Sun represents our need to shine, our desire for recognition, our self-esteem, and pride/shame issues. Wherever our Sun is (in one of 12 houses, and in one of 12 signs), we want to be admired, noticed, loved, or applauded by the world. We feel most vital and alive when expressing the themes of our Sun's house and sign. Since it is a key to vitality and zest, we naturally pour energy into the activities represented by our Sun's house and sign. Keywords: self-esteem, life force/vitality, creativity, risk-taking instincts, pride, star quality, fun-loving spirit, inner child, drive for excitement, need for recreation, speculative side, sexual passion, need to shine.</p>

<p><br />
The Moon<br />
The Moon (which shines by reflected light) is a key to our inner emotions, particularly our need for emotional security and safety. It symbolizes our dependency needs and our desire to nurture and care for others. It represents the people we depend on, the parent who was a nurturing figure, and our capacity to be an assisting, helpful, caring individual. It also is a key to our home, our roots (ancestry), and our sensitivities.</p>

<p>Wherever the Moon is (by house and sign), we want to nurture or be nurtured, to make warm, emotional connections with others. Family feelings may be sought or explored and emotions are the focus. Keywords: emotions, security needs, caretaking instincts, dependency needs, drive to nurture, vulnerabilities, homing instincts, receptivity, moods, habit patterns, women (including mother).</p>

<p>Mercury<br />
Mercury represents our need to communicate. It is a key to our verbal ability, our logic, and our capacity to be objective and detached. Mercury symbolizes the conscious, reasoning mind that observes the world, gathers information, learns, teaches, and disseminates knowledge. Wherever Mercury is in our horoscope (by house and sign), we are curious, interested, and want to know. We may learn and/or teach in that area. Our Mercury placements help to describe our verbal styles and the way we use our minds. Keywords: urge to communicate, thinking, listening/talking, and capacity to learn cognitively, adaptability/flexibility, information-gathering skills, casual contacts, logic, conscious awareness, dexterity, intellectual perception.</p>

<p>Venus<br />
Venus represents our need to enjoy the physical world and the world of relationships. Venus could be called the pleasure principle; we may seek pleasure through money, possessions, tangible beauty, or sensual gratification. We may also seek pleasure through relationships, through sharing, through partnerships with others. Venus is a key to affection, love, our need for balance, our appreciation of beauty, and our orientation toward ease, comfort, and personal enjoyment. Wherever Venus is in our horoscope (by house and sign), we want to enjoy! We seek pleasure, comfort, ease, beauty, grace, love, and goodness in the areas inhabited by Venus. Keywords: desire for pleasure, sensuality, urge for comfort/ease, need for tangible beauty, drive for stability/predictability, sweetness, affection, relating needs, material assets.</p>

<p>Mars<br />
Mars represents our need to assert ourselves, to defend our own rights, to identify and go after what we want in the world. Mars can be a key to healthy self-expression and personal power, but it can also represent aggression, fights, arguments, anger and negative forms of assertion. Mars is an indicator of our basic physical energy and health, sexual drive, where we seek freedom, our desire to do things on our own, and our sense of basic identity. Wherever Mars is in our horoscope (by house and sign), we want to express ourselves, be free and be active. If the personal energy symbolized by Mars is blocked, we might experience physical or interpersonal problems as a result of not defending our own needs. If we carry Martian themes too far, we may be rash, impulsive or self-centred in the areas where Mars lies. If we balance our Martian side with other drives, we can be assertive in a healthy fashion, meeting our own needs and drives in a constructive manner. Keywords: assertion, self-expression, independence, personal power, desires, spontaneous instincts, immediate needs, anger, sexual drive, early identity, doing one's thing, need to be first, energy level.</p>

<p><br />
Jupiter<br />
Jupiter represents our need to believe and to aspire. It indicates our ideals, what we tend to value and want more of in life. It is also a key to where we can exaggerate or overdo. Jupiter indicates potential opportunities and the confidence to pursue our visions. Wherever Jupiter is in our horoscope (by house and sign), we tend to place our faith. We are likely to seek more in that area, and may even over expand. (If we see something as good, more is better.) Jupiter's placement may indicate that an individual values money, or a partner, a religion, etc. Where Jupiter is a key, we may idealize (and put a part of life on a pedestal) or expect more than is possible. Jupiter symbolizes our optimistic spirit, where we tend to look on the bright side, have hope, and see the highest potentials. Keywords: ideals and goals, beliefs, values, morality/ethics, faith, optimism, quest for the truth, philosophy/religion, drive for expanded horizons, high expectations, seeking the best/highest, expansiveness.</p>

<p>Saturn<br />
Saturn represents our need to structure life and test reality. Saturn is a key to the limits of life: what we can do, cannot do, and have to do. It is also symbolic of authority figures in our lives: from the rule-maker parent (usually Dad) to police officers and presidents. Saturn symbolizes our career, our conscience, our ambitions and our need to have power over the physical world. Wherever Saturn is in our horoscope (by house and sign), we learn to face reality and what is possible. We often deal with consequences (cause and effect). Saturn represents the principle of learning through experience (sometimes the \&quot;school of hard knocks\&quot;). Where Saturn principles are carried too far, people may feel blocked, inhibited, incapable, incompetent, or unable to do anything. Where Saturn principles are ignored, people may push the world (or others) until they discover certain principles (including the laws of the land) are bigger than they are; eventually we reap the consequences of what we have sown. People who are balanced in their expression of what Saturn represents are practical achievers who do as much as is possible within the structures of society. Saturn is a key to our capacity to learn by doing, to deal sensibly with the material world, to work responsibly, and to produce tangible results. Keywords: reality quotient, response to and desire for authority, attitudes toward the orthodoxy and what society deems appropriate, practicality, capacity to deal with limits, career drives, sense of responsibility, discipline/ effort, status ambitions, urge to solidify/contract, wisdom of experience.</p>&quot;
&quot;85&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/9/2003 8:32 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (10 of 18) </p>
 	
<p>Uranus<br />
Uranus represents our need to change and alter. It is a key to our drive for individuality and uniqueness. Uranus symbolizes our need for the freedom to be different, to explore alternatives, and to look toward the future and progress.<br />
Wherever Uranus is in our horoscope (by house and sign), we need to be independent. We need to come from our own unique essence. Our Uranus placements indicate where we seek space, where we can innovate and be inventive. (They also indicate where we can be surprised.) Uranus mirrors our urge to consider alternatives, to be open and to be equalitarian. Keywords: individuality, freedom drives, inventiveness, originality, humanitarian instincts, detachment, pull toward the future, eccentricity, innovation, sudden changes, interest in technology, the new or \&quot;cutting edge.\&quot;</p>

<p>Neptune<br />
Neptune represents our need to merge and seek transcendence. Neptune is a key to our search for the beautiful dream. That may be sought through art, through healing or helping activities, or through escapist means. Neptune indicates our drive to experience Oneness, to be a part of the whole, to connect with something Higher or ecstatic in life. We may seek transcendence through spiritual or religious paths, be \&quot;swept away\&quot; in nature worship, look to drugs for ecstasy, live in a \&quot;perfect\&quot; fantasy world, or find inspiration in philanthropy and compassionate assistance of humanity. Wherever Neptune is in our horoscope (by house and sign), we want to be inspired and must be wary of rose-colored glasses. We need to feel uplifted where our Neptune is placed, and may fool ourselves into viewing matters through a romantic haze. We seek transcendent experiences in the areas connected to Neptune in our horoscope. Keywords: quest for Oneness/Union/transcendence, idealism, quest for infinite love and beauty, intuition, saviour/victim potentials, compassion, imagination/fantasy, mysticism, escapism.</p>

<p>Pluto<br />
Pluto represents our need to relate intimately with another person and with our own psyche. Pluto is another key to sexuality: our drive to share the world (especially sensually and financially) with another person&mdash;and learning about ourselves through interacting with someone else. Pluto also indicates our inner drive for self-mastery, self-insight and self-understanding. Pluto themes have to do with depth analysis, tearing things down and regeneration and transformation as well. Wherever Pluto is in our horoscope (by house and sign), we tend to probe beneath the surface. We tend to pick at, and examine carefully those areas, looking for hidden meanings and deeper layers. We may tear down and then build up, analyze carefully, and then rework and transform. Pluto also symbolizes our approach to shared resources, money, and sexuality. Pluto represents our deepest, most intense feelings and our capacity to share power, pleasure and possessions with another person. Keywords: intensity, drive for self-mastery, intimacy instincts, sexual needs, drive for transformation, elimination/completion urges, resentment/forgiveness, probing, complicated motives, compulsions, addictions, resourcefulness.</p>&quot;
&quot;85&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/9/2003 8:37 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (11 of 18) </p>
 	
<p>The Horizon<br />
Ascendant and Descendant<br />
The individual and his complement<br />
This axis, which divides the horoscope into an 'upper' (day-side) and a 'lower' (night-side) half, represents the local horizon at the time of birth. That point at which the eastern horizon intersects the ecliptic is termed the ascendant. It is the beginning or cusp of the first house. In opposition to it, on the cusp of the seventh house, we find the descendant. We will discuss the interpretation of the houses on the following pages. Planets found near the ascendant at the moment of birth are rising, or have just risen, while planets close to the descendant are setting.</p>

<p>The Meridian &ndash; A Vertical Division<br />
Imum Coeli and Medium Coeli<br />
Origins and orientation<br />
The second important axis in house division is the meridian. This divides the horoscope into an eastern (on the left of the chart) and a western (on the right of the chart) half. The uppermost point of intersection of this axis with the ecliptic is called the Medium Coeli (MC) or Midheaven, the lower point (situated under the horizon) is termed the Imum Coeli (IC). Planets close to the MC occupy the highest possible place in the heavens at the time of birth, while planets near the IC are so to speak under our feet on the other side of the earth.</p>

<p>1st House (Ascendant) &ndash; The individual personality<br />
Together with the Sun and Moon the ascendant is one of the most important single factors in a horoscope. The sign at the beginning of the first house tells us a lot about someone's personality, temperament and constitution. It typifies our immediate, instinctive reaction and shows how we present ourselves to the world. The planet ruling the ascendant sign is of particular importance for the interpretation.</p>

<p>2nd House &ndash; Values and Possessions<br />
The second house and its occupants tell us about the material circumstances, the acquisitive urge and how we deal with possessions and material means. This includes the relationship to our own body.</p>

<p>3rd House &ndash; Communication<br />
The third house and any planets occupying it tell us of our siblings, the manner in which we communicate on an everyday level and the relationships which determine our daily life.</p>

<p>4th House &ndash; Roots and Origins<br />
This house describes our origins, the parental home and the circumstances influencing childhood and youth. It describes how we relate to \&quot;family\&quot;, our attitude towards \&quot;hearth and home\&quot;. The father image and the relationship to the real father are also to be found here.</p>

<p>5th House &ndash; Pleasure and Creativity<br />
Sexuality and eroticism are at home here, along with play in general and all types of creative expression. This house also describes how we relate to children, pleasure and simple fun.</p>

<p>6th House &ndash; Work and Routine<br />
The sixth house describes the circumstances surrounding us in our daily lives, including the work environment and daily routine. This includes our behavior towards subordinates. Bodily hygiene and care also belong here, as well as tendencies to certain acquired illnesses.</p>

<p>7th House &ndash; Relating<br />
The descendant sign and planets occupying the seventh house tell us about how we select our partners and describes the partnerships and relationships we seek. Often we are involuntarily attracted to people whose horoscopes carry a strong emphasis of the sign in our seventh house.</p>

<p>8th House &ndash; Loss and Common Property<br />
The eighth house shows how we relate to communal goods and how we deal with material loss. The taxes levied on us each year are a good example for this and show how closely related these areas are. Traditional astrology maintains that this house has an affinity to death and all things metaphysical. Death would then be the ultimate material loss. Amongst other things, the study of metaphysics can be a very differentiated way of dealing with this loss, which inevitably comes to us all.</p>

<p>9th House &ndash; Philosophies and Far Countries<br />
The ninth house describes our spiritual leaning, life philosophy and our world view. In fact, these are often influenced by journeys to foreign countries. The attitudes cultivated and formed in this house can greatly influence matters of the 10th. (see below)</p>

<p>10th House (MC) &ndash; Occupation and Calling<br />
This house is of particular importance, since it affects not only our choice of profession and our sense of calling - it also has a bearing on our general development, what we become. This continues throughout our lives. According to tradition, as well as more recent experience, this house describes the mother image and the relationship to the real mother.</p>

<p>11th House &ndash; Friends and Acquaintances<br />
The eleventh house describes how we relate to friends, benefactors and teachers - people who wish us well or from whom we can learn. It also shows us in these roles. This house shows how we relate to the society in which we live.</p>

<p>12th House &ndash; Beyond the Personal<br />
This house represents those spheres of life in which the individual no longer plays a part, where we step back for a greater whole or lose ourselves in one. Traditional astrology sees hospitals, prisons and psychiatric institutions in this house. It is also associated with monasteries and any other retreats.</p>&quot;
&quot;85&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/9/2003 8:43 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (12 of 18) </p>
 	
<p>There, I hope these posts prove to be useful for all those who seek this Knowledge...</p>

<p>That's as concise as I can make my notes without hacking off the important bits... and because I studied 2 different systems.. I felt compelled to put both notes...but edited to a way my understanding sees as reasonably easy... so don't worry about the repetitions on some parts... they don't clash or cancel each other out... heheheh My 101 version after one year of research.</p>

<p>And remember the Fifth Element in Astrology = You, Your Freewill, Your choices, Your personal values, the functions of Your Heart. Astrology does not predict your future, it only tells you more about who you are and who you could become...But it is You who write your own Destiny.</p>

<p>Love,<br />
Ngilah</p>

<p>{Awards all this with a standing ovation, then falls over from hauling over all that heavy reading, lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;85&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	skorpiann  	12/30/2003 10:14 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (13 of 18) </p>
 	
<p>excellent resource bloodgeon!  how do you explain it to those skeptics?</p>&quot;
&quot;85&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/31/2003 1:28 am <br />
To: 	skorpiann 	 (14 of 18) </p>
 	
<p>{I get scientifical and unleash the full confusing wrath of million dollar words, lol, But seriously.</p>

<p>\&quot;As the moon affects the Tides and subtly affects the behaviours of living things, so too might the stars have had an effect upon our cellular structures and karmic life structures upon the exact moment ofour releasal fromthe womb's shielding. Subtle radio/gravometric measurements and mathematic formulas as old as the study of Astrology itself has taken years to perfect a system by which we can divine a workable form of divination that is used to this very day by all levels and types of mankind. Skeptical? Well let's take a look at your Virgo aspects!\&quot;</p>

<p>{And there ya have it, lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;85&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	skorpiann  	12/31/2003 1:53 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (15 of 18) </p>
 	
<p>virgo, hehe, definitely skeptical...however, from my reading of kevin burk, astrology is more of a reflection then an effect...this approach works very well in convincing these misinformed skeptics that astrology is in practice of the laws of correspondences:</p>

<p>as above, so below</p>

<p>as within, so without</p>

<p>as the universe, so the soul</p>

<p>when i tell them astrology is a tool, like a mirror to be used in seeing what you cannot see clear with your own eyes, they tend to start asking more questions ;)</p>&quot;
&quot;85&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/31/2003 9:58 pm <br />
To: 	skorpiann 	 (16 of 18) </p>
 	
<p>{Egads more questions, that's when I admit, I'm stumped. I'm still on Nasal Aspects and having Sinus in Capricold is no fun. I lean heavily on more knowledgable astrologers. lol}</p>&quot;
&quot;85&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	1/1/2004 4:17 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (17 of 18) </p>
 	
<p>Good thing...from time to time...ask your instinctive astrologist is in the room ...try asking in chat Skorp every now and then it is this astounding astrology chat compbustion type thing :)...lol could freak out the chatters that weren't here for more than chat...but it is the name on the door....hahahahahaha...and more often than not we all enjoy learning more...hoping all my loved ones spent their New Year midnight with their loved ones...</p>&quot;
&quot;85&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/1/2004 4:25 am <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (18 of 18) </p>
 	
<p>{But of course.<br />
Also, find an Astrologer you can trust. One who will tell you what you need to know, not want to know, no matter how well they know you or like you. It's a fine line. And yes every now and then we can be coerced into discussing what this room says it's about, but damn look at all our topics or come in with one of your own. Hence the Meta particles comprising this 'Phorum, we are changable to a degree, becase change IS the ONLY CONSTANT!}</p>&quot;
&quot;86&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	11/2/2005 10:28 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 1) </p>
 	
<p>{This free report comes from <a href="http://www.chaosastrology.com">www.chaosastrology.com</a> and it is NOT NECESSARY t become a member, just fill in the fields and BoOoOoM!: *  Astrology is not just a subject; it's an activity. Consequently, you don't study it - you do it.<br />
Astrology is an activity based on the principle of Unus Mundus - the Universe as Unity. Everything - from atom to galaxy - is rooted in the same universal and all-pervasive reality. And this reality reveals itself in the purposeful, ordered and meaningful processes of nature, as well as in the deepest recesses of the human mind and spirit. 'As above - so below'. Anything happening in one part of the system gets mirrored in a self-similar way everywhere else.<br />
Quantum Physics tells us that the very act of observing something changes it. And the Butterfly Effect of Chaos Theory shows how even the tiniest flap of a wing can eventually produce a hurricane. Upon examining my own life, I can see how the slightest shifts of direction have led me down some very divergent paths and presented me with infinitely strange and beautiful experiences. But the most satisfying and successful of these experiences have come when I was going with the flow of time and determinism.<br />
The Universe, being the accommodating creature that she is, will provide confirmation of almost any paradigm we adopt. Mental events (perception) and acts of free will carry with them pure information which is transmitted instantly throughout the material world. To this extent, we live in an observer-created reality. Something out there (the Great Organizing Dynamic, as some have called it) responds to what we believe about ourselves and our world. From this standpoint, you are a channel, a vehicle, an agency, an instrument, a representative. And your birth chart may best be described as an output program - an indication of what should be flowing into manifestation through you. Although I might speak of 'my' horoscope, in a very practical sense, it does not belong to me - rather I belong to it. As do all the other entities, animate and inanimate, that came into being at about the same time and place. Cosmic Powers, if indeed there are such things, appear to use me and what I have to offer, and not the other way 'round.<br />
You will not get the best out of your birth chart unless you become a go-between worthy of relaying the best. Concentrate first on construction and creativity, using astrology to define the possibilities as you go along. In the homeopathic logic of astrology, each factor (planet, sign, house) is a self-similar unity complete with its own rewards. For example, you may have transiting Jupiter conjunct your natal Sun. The usual interpretation of this aspect is one of increased vitality, luck and optimism. In reality however this may or may not happen, because the promise of a Jupiter-Sun contact cannot happen without the proper conditions first being in place. And only you can put them there; by adaptating an out-going attitude, exploring new dimensions, playing with ideas rather than holding rigidly to one static model - these are all part of the Jupiter mode. By opening-up we actually invite luck into our lives, creating a #### loop of openness and optimism which attracts more of the same.</p>
 
<p>By way of confirmation, the information this report is based on is as follows:</p>
 
<p>BarnCat</p>
 
<p>November 15 1973    09:54 PM</p>
 
<p>Portland, Oregon<br />
- 8 GMT<br />
122&deg; 36' W    45&deg; 36' N</p>
 
<p>Tropical Zodiac  -  Placidus Houses</p>
 
<p> The Luminaries: Sun and MoonThe state of the solar system at the time of your birth points to self-similar (fractal) qualities within you. But of all the planets, the \&quot;lights\&quot; - the Sun and Moon - are thought to indicate the main polarity of your being. In psychology, this has been articulated in the concept of complementarity between the conscious and unconscious contents of the mind. The Sun and Moon act as positive and negative poles - an intentional, directing element (Sun), and a suggestible, receptive one (Moon). In a beneficial relationship, the emotional conditioning of the Moon is given a purposive and positive expression by the astrological Sun. This has been called 'intentional living'. Wherever we allow our consciousness (attention) to rest, that we vitalize.<br />
  The Astrological SunThere is only one center to our solar system, and there is only one center to your psyche. The Sun is the great central powerhouse which illuminates us and shows us where we can get the most from life by radiating all that our sun represents. In Jyotish, the astrology of the Hindus, the Sun is known as 'atma karaka', or soul indicator, signifying a person's confidence, authority and power - the ego center of the horoscope. The Sun is our central identity and 'true self', in that it is toward this more than anything that we should be moving and developing. Thus, it represents that which we wish to become and those we look up to. It is also our essence, our bliss, and that which we do for the sheer fun of it. The Sun is creativity, original flair, celebration and glory - the quality of output we tend to expect from heros and celebrities. But we are each capable of giving out more than we do - and I don't mean money. The Sun is about having a purpose large enough to animate the whole of your life and going about it with a tone of appreciation and joie de vivre. Your Sun shows how and where you can shine. Light your fire!  Sun in Scorpio<br />
Intense and passionate, Scorpio is the sign of delving into the great mysteries of life. You know how to recognise your own depths and have a deep awareness into the thresholds of passage - the tests, steps and initiations we must all go through. You also know how to go without, if need be. You are driven from within and are able to cut through to the heart of things, sometimes sacrificing too much of yourself to an idea or cause. But it is through this process that you are able to reveal to yourself what is going on and make the inner adjustments necessary for the transformations you are constantly going through. You can be very magnetic, even wild at times, and have a sense of power and an instinct for survival. Moody, you often draw on the power of the emotions as a hidden resource and release. Scorpio is intense, passionate and very personal. It rushes past superficialities right to the heart of any matter. A loyal friend but a fanatic foe, this sign does well in politics and all areas where those who dare are rewarded. Associated with sexual energy, Scorpio loves to get involved, going down deeper and coming up dirtier, thereby laying bare that which is hidden.<br />
 Sun Semisquare Venus<br />
Gentle charm and personal magnetism. There is a natural sense of discrimination and beauty which excels in music, drama, dance or any artistic profession. There is a love of making connections which is welcomed in social scenes of all kinds and gives easy popularity. Fosters aesthetic leanings with an appreciation of cultural matters. Sensual and refined with a tendency to be easy-going and accommodating.<br />
Sun Semisquare Pluto<br />
Magnificent willpower. Comes on strong and tends to intimidate. Presence and concentration are very forceful. Likes to get down to bare essentials right off. Not afraid of a good confrontation. This intensity puts self and others through a lot of changes. Would be great at research or any work that requires digging, searching, investigating, and getting beneath the surface. Men especially are drawn to or somehow involved in 'underground' activities. Sex drive is powerful and needs outlet.<br />
 The Astrological MoonThe astrological Moon symbolises memory, memes and conditioning - the habitual, instinctive, unconscious side of our nature, and therefore the most predictible. Our interface with the environment - how we react to it - is best indicated by the Moon's position and the planets it aspects. Because it represents our upbringing and emotional background, the Moon denotes our sense of belonging and well-being (or not) and what we need in order to feel comfortable and content. But all too often the tendency is for the Moon to reflect back the frayed impressions of old hurts and vendettas, thereby wasting precious energy on painful and unproductive distractions of the past. Clearly what is needed is a more aspiring attitude; one in which we are continually banging our cup and demanding that our needs be satisfied! What is your special hunger? What kind of stimulation do you need in order to feel good about yourself? True gratification can be had only by feeding your Moon. The Feast of the Present is spread out around you!  Moon in Leo<br />
You are gregarious, even to the point of bringing out the performer in others. You somehow always manage to find a creative environment or the creative in any environment. Great with kids, you are yourself a big kid at heart. Emotional warmth and self-expression come naturally, but you must guard against the tendency to attention-seeking behaviour. You are happiest in situations which allow you to exercise your playfulness and originality.<br />
 Moon Square Mercury<br />
Speaks from the heart and feelings color reason. Mental processes are very open to the environment, so makes for strong perceptions and a creative imagination. There is a strong connection with 'the public' and takes an active interest in psychology and cultural studies. Gains support when it comes to writing, speaking and teaching. Women especially tend to be very communicative. Restless. Good memory and strong powers of recall.<br />
Moon Opposite Jupiter<br />
Emotional buoyancy and growth. There is great optimism and an ability to bounce back easily from negative experiences. Gains favours and the trust of others very easily, as it is seen as genuinely giving. Enjoys helping others solve their problems and giving them a new perspective. Ability to counsel others is excellent and is often sought out for advice. There is a strong desire for both closeness and freedom, and a pronounced affinity for getting into the philosophical grounds of things. Prefers moving forward to maintaining the status quo.<br />
Moon Trine Neptune<br />
Emotionally inspired. A built-in sense of what the public wants and the ability to come up with just the right image. Finds it easy to work with the emotions and the feelings with great imagination. A born creator of atmosphere, especially when it comes to the home and domestic surroundings. Lives for the romance and beauty of life.<br />
Moon Sextile Pluto<br />
Feelings are deep and profound. A natural psychological ability, particularly when it comes to working with the public. Can handle emotional and personal issues (vulnerable areas) very well. People sense this and trust you with sensitive matters, inner worries and questions of personal identity. A real sense of purpose. The theme of re-birth is often prevalent in the life.<br />
 The Planets: Agents of the CosmosThe planets of astrology are not just giant balls of rock and gas, but fractal reflections of the different facets of reality - whole self-consistent categories of meaning. They reveal tendencies which are in a continual state of 'becoming'. But each individual is responsible for developing his or her attributes and actively integrating the planets' detailed messages. Having had the broad qualities pointed out, you are free to work with or against the cosmic current. But you will only benefit from the universal self-organising process by intentionally and planfully improving on those features as depicted in your birth chart. We only get where we're going by moving in the right direction. Destiny is a matter of Destination.<br />
 The Astrological MercuryMercury is the articulate messenger - Hermes - master of the networks, change and complexity. He represents mentality: words, thoughts, ideas, communications. But more generally, this is the planet of connections - everything that links and conveys - synchronicity - the magical crossroads at which the observer stands to see the 'similarity of meaning' in the converging strands of various causes and effects. This is the meeting place of mind and matter, where logic, wit and reason are brought into play. The power of thought. The power of words. The ancestor of every action is a thought, and how we say something is often more important than what we say. Words trigger attitudes and set up resonances of their own, continuing to do their work even when the attention is elsewhere. Guided by your Mercury, you begin to construct a bridge between yourself and the world, bringing together all the unique circumstances needed to trigger results that none of them could have produced on their own. Mercury shows how you can 'hijack' people, places and situations to your best advantage - the way you can go about getting your way.  Mercury in Scorpio<br />
The original Sherlock Holmes, you are able to ferret out information and all kinds of secrets. You are research-oriented and security minded. A shrewd and penetrating mind, you have great psychological instincts and are able to get at the causes beneath the surface of life.<br />
 Mercury Sextile Venus<br />
You like to work with words and ideas and have a natural appreciation for anything that is literary or artistic. Your sense of discernment when it comes to matters of literary and intellectual taste is very refined. You could write poetry or prose, and you put a very high value on the written word. You enjoy nothing more than a good conversation and may be very adept at speaking and communicating.<br />
Mercury Square Jupiter<br />
You have the mind of a lawyer, always able to size up a problem and come up with a solution. Using your mind to negotiate obstacles and handle dilemmas (your own or those of others), is a great talent. You have an innate ability to guide and lead others through the hurdles and hassles of life. You could be very much in demand as a counselor. You are a problem-solver.<br />
 The Astrological VenusVenus is harmony. She symbolises our relationship with all that we meet in the world. When we appraise or appreciate something, whether that be another person or a possession, this is Venus - the sense of love or appreciation we feel. Venus is reciprocity, interaction with others, compromise, reconciliation and balance. She is also our need for approval, and how we seek it - 'we' consciousness and union. This ability to get-it-together is also tested by our talent (or lack of) for developing a sense of wealth and affluence. Venus is what we love, feel comfortable with and what appeals to us. And she has much to do with desires, luxuries and their enjoyment. She is also about making oneself enjoyable. Thus her energy is what has been called the 'courtier spirit', which means being agreeable and smoothing the path. In many ways she shows us how we can get the most, both relationship-wise and financially, out of life. As the planet of balance and resources, Venus speaks to us about the ways one influences the other; for as any successful businessperson will tell you, you must be willing to spend money in order to make it. This is the lifeblood of commerce - there must be an out-going as well as an in-coming flow of energy. Good relationships require give-and-take, as do all successful enterprises.  Venus in Capricorn<br />
You are in love with whatever's practical in relationships, but you also want commitment - something that lasts. You appreciate tradition and are conservative in most dealings - your loyalty and sense of propriety make you and excellent 'business head'. You may tend to be too serious, however, perhaps coming off too much as the 'cool cucumber'. Benefit comes through planning and being in control.<br />
 Venus Square Pluto<br />
When you love, you love with energy and passion. You value personal contact, cutting through all the externals and getting to the heart of things. You understand and appreciate vulnerability and have no compunction about presenting your own sensitive spots to others. You enjoy working behind the scenes, getting at secret and hidden areas of the mind and psyche. Changes and transformative experiences are where you like to be most.<br />
Venus Opposite Saturn<br />
You value the simple life and have little use for pomp and circumstance. Your appreciation for hard work and discipline is natural and lifelong. You actually love responsibility and tend to pile on the work. Others may find you frugal or unnecessarily spartan, but you love simplicity as much as they love opulence. You can discriminate the wheat from the chaff and put great value on organization.<br />
 The Astrological MarsMars is the planet of motivation and drive. It is the self-starting impetus, initiative and energy we need to get moving. When we search for the meaning of something, life or whatever, it is Mars that urges us on and keeps us searching. Mars also drives us against things too, as when it sends us into war and combat. Mars looks for the challenge, takes charge and pushes forward with a pioneering spirit. Mars is purposeful, direct and courageous; where our passion is, there we find the planet Mars. Thus it also has to do with ardor and impulses, and often signifies the sex-drive, especially in a man's chart. Martian energy enjoys becoming involved in the thrust of life - acting promptly on an urge and, within that conviction, creating more trust in its own actions. This is a circular process: The more we trust and act, the more we receive impulses that can be trusted.  Mars in Aries<br />
You are powerfully motivated, even driven, have a hot temper, and tend to be impulsive. You are seldom very reflective when it comes to doing something, but act first and ask questions later. Your more fiery emotions are always an insult away. You have blind courage and sheer guts. Aggressive, a self-starter, energetic.<br />
 Mars Opposite Uranus<br />
You are probably hard to control and very unpredictable. Your drive for independence is obvious, and it is clear that the common and the traditional are not for you. Anything else but that! You pursue alternate or nonconformist solutions to life with great energy. Your temper is hot and sharp and tends to snap out like a lightning bolt. You are aggressive in the pursuit of gaining insight into all that is new, different, and out of the ordinary. Electronics, computers, and communications could be a big part of your life.<br />
 The Astrological JupiterWhen it comes to an astrology of success and empowerment, some planets are more important than others simply because of their nature. As the planet of outreach and exploration, Jupiter plays a very important role here. The Hindu word for Jupiter is 'Guru' (Teacher), and Jupiter is about having an outlook or belief system - something we can identify with or look forward to. It shows how we search for meaning in our lives, and therefore has much to tell us about our 'ideal' vocation. Jupiter is the guiding philosophy which provides us with our sense of direction and shows us how to approach life's problems. Jupiter is 'conscience', ethics, as well as our opinions and how we form them. It represents our speculations about the world and can tell us much about the process of self-discovery. As the 'lord of opportunity', prosperity, affluence, and all the benefits we earn through our outgoing-ness and out-giving to others, Jupiter's position in your chart is instrumental in determining your capacity for optimism and attracting luck. To enhance Jupiter's benefit in your life, follow the indications of his placement in your chart. In general, by adopting a spread of effort rather than a concentration - by accepting Life's invitations and maximising what they have to offer - by saying 'yes' to the exotic and unfamiliar - we deliberately extend our range of contacts and interests whereby luck can reach us. There is an organic connection between this attitude and the arrival of the good things in life. A note of warning though, you can have too much of a good thing.  Jupiter in Aquarius<br />
A true progressive, especially in community or group work, you are democratic to the point of being radical. You are cool and impersonal when it comes to being fair or just, with a great interest in new trends and world affairs. Application-minded, luck comes to you through planning and being future-oriented.<br />
 Jupiter Trine Pluto<br />
Mass psychology (what motivates people) is something you understand. Your career may well be in managing or working with people within a psychological context. You would make a good teacher in these areas too. Counseling or helping people who are in crisis or working out sensitive issues are careers where you could excel. You have a way of sifting through the garbage and coming up with whatever is meaningful or relevant.<br />
Jupiter Sextile Neptune<br />
You would do well in a career in music, poetry, psychology, philosophy -- the realms of the imagination. You work well in these areas and can help or teach others by sharing your understanding. You can serve as a guide to the nether worlds of the mind and psyche -- religions, mysticism, and so on. Spiritual problems and questions are easy, for you always grasp the unity behind what appears separate.<br />
 The Astrological SaturnSaturn is the prince of the material world - the planet of materialisation and incarnation, self-containment and personal distinction. Saturn rules the limitations of the world we live in and so indicates where we are bound to learn self-discipline and duty - whether we like it or not! It is the boundaries around us that make identity possible. As time passes, you slowly but surely crystallise a personal identity, distinct and unique from the others around you, by excluding whatever does not seem compatible with your purpose. Each new day adds to this evolutionary sense of 'I', with the object being an increased sense of responsibility. Saturn is said to be the hard taskmaster, the planet that keeps us from getting carried away in one direction or another. And although it seems to limit and undermine, it also defines and clarifies. For it is the process of sedimentation - building layer upon layer with structure and control - whereby we see our ambitions realised. Nothing worthwhile can be accomplished without determination, concentration, persistence, commitment and patience.  Saturn in Cancer<br />
You could have difficulty in letting go and feeling life, preferring instead to think about it rather than do it. Afraid of the sense world, you avoid plunging in and fear being caught or tied down. \&quot;To be or not to be\&quot; is your question. There is a need to accept the responsibility and limitations of home life and family.<br />
 Saturn Square Pluto<br />
You may have a tendency to avoid sensitive subjects and to take refuge in duties and responsibilities rather than face issues that might disturb you or put you through some changes. You are a stern pragmatist in all that is psychological -- whatever wells up from inside us. Your need for psychological security and absolute truth in all matters cuts through most chit-chat and settles on core material. You concentrate on deep, inner changes in you and in others - depth psychology.<br />
 The Astrological UranusTo live a full and satisfying life, you must be vividly yourself. Many of us are afraid to be different, and the pressure to conform can be stifling. But to live creatively is to find your own way, even if this means going against the grain. This urge to free-will and self-authorisation is Uranus, the planet of fierce independence. Surprise can be stimulating - the jab that gets you out of the rut. And if you want to ride the wave of chaos instead of being swallowed by it - if you want to liberate yourself from the disruptions and shocks around you - you must voluntarily keep out of the groove. Realise that change is the only constant phenomenon. In randomness is all potential. Disorder increases possibilties. Chance! Uranus is the reverse of the status quo and always unconventional and heretical: If life is accidental, we are free to give it any point we like. Become Yourself!  Uranus in Libra<br />
You can find new ways to relate and may be innovative in marriage and social conventions. Very tolerant and accepting of differences, you have good insights into all social values. Independent. You like to facilitate, compromise, and otherwise show your breadth of scope -- like a coat of many colors.<br />
  The Astrological NeptuneNeptune is the desire and ablility to transcend normal consciousness and everyday waking life - to dream the impossible dream. This 'divine discontent' can be the cause of much mischief in itself, for to pursue the Ideal is often to avoid the reality of how things are. But, when it comes to many of the apparently insolvable problems, the Neptunian approach is often the most sensible and practical: Rise above it and get over it! The healthy tendencies of Neptune lie in its ability to see the cosmic humor in almost anything; to laugh at life's absurdities. And sometimes laughter is the only genuine response - the last great act of defiance! This is the art of 'sitting loose to life', which means developing a less resisting, more surrendered attitude in which we expect the best of all unfulfilled possibilities and potentials - and never stop dreaming!  Neptune in Sagittarius<br />
Idealism is an innate talent, and you are in love with grand gestures and long thoughts. Religion, politics and philosophy are natural interest. The world traveler, you enjoy fair, just, frank and broad-minded persons. You are gregarious and sports-minded. You dare to dream big. You like new philosophies and long novels.<br />
 Neptune Sextile Pluto<br />
You work with real imagination and understanding in areas of the mind that are the most personal or private -- depth psychology. You are like a midwife of the spirit, assisting at the birth of each individual going through a spiritual or re-birth process. You accept the natural process of birth, spiritual and physical, and have dedicated yourself to helping it along. You would make a great teacher in these areas.<br />
 The Astrological PlutoPluto is the planet of profound change, starting deep within you and moving toward the surface, often touching upon the most sensitive areas. It's about waking up to the 'hidden things', and doing so by reaching an intensity of awareness whereby, once touched, you have no choice but to change and grow. Pluto is the process of becoming fully conscious of (revealing) what has been happening all around you, even though you may not have been aware of it. Like sex and death - you get to a certain stage in your development and suddenly you realise what's going on. Pluto is first-hand sensitive experiences and times of complete identification with a person, feeling or idea. This is very intense stuff, and to touch upon this material is to go through permanent change and transformation - inner alchemy.  Pluto in Libra<br />
Change and inner growth tend to come through relationships, both friends and lovers. Marriage or union (yoga) will be very intense and not at all superficial. You get to the heart of a relationship each and every time.<br />
  House Activity and EmphasisAstrologers agree that astrology is first of all the study of the angular relationships between the planets themselves. But this planetary framework is seen to shift and modify itself as the planets slowly move across the backdrop of the signs, the so-called 'fixed stars' which make up the zodiac. As the earth turns daily on its axis, the planets and signs appear to move across our field of vision through what astrologers have termed 'houses'. The sun rises at dawn and can be seen on the eastern horizon, or first house cusp, or ascendant. It reaches 'midheaven' at noon, and sinks below the western horizon at the descendant.<br />
Like the twelve signs of the zodiac, the twelve houses of the horoscope can be viewed as stages in a complete cycle: From the initial thrust of Aries and the first house, to the maximum entropy symbolised in Pisces and the 12th house. They provide clues as to which areas of your life can be given special attention and used depending on the signs and planets residing there. Here is an analysis of the house activity in your chart based on sign and planet emphasis. As you read along, keep in mind that each house represents a department of life, and the sign falling on each house cusp indicates the mode of action applied to the affairs of that house. In other words, the sign on each house cusp, along with any planet(s) contained therein, shows how one deals with the conditions of that house.  The First HouseThe first house, also called the ascendant or rising sign, is a dharma house and connected with motivation and our approach to life. It also has to do with how we come across to others, thus our appearance and how we make a first impression. The ascendant is the essential stuff that bubbles up in us spontaneously - what is obvious to others as our trademark look or approach. The first house shows our ability to be recognised, how we make a directed effort, and how we exert our will. Cultivate the strategies of this part of your chart to move forward in life.  Leo on the 1st House Cusp<br />
Leo energy is expressive, vital and exuberant. Often very artistic, and always theatrical and dramatic, this is the sign of creativity and the arts. Warm and big-hearted, Leo lives in full appreciation and celebration of the finer elements of life, bringing a dynamism and enthusiasm to everything it touches. This is the fearless 'becoming' stage, where things are done for their own sake, playfully and with pleasure.  Moon in the 1st House<br />
You always manage to end up in the limelight, with the support of those around you. You get a lot of mileage out of your appearance and the way you carry yourself and communicate to others. You could make your living from the public.<br />
 The Second HouseThe second house is connected with matters of wealth; how we respond to, enjoy and get in harmony with our surroundings. This is how we hold or acquire things (possessions, material goods, money, and other resources), and how we gain material support and sustenance. The second house refers to how we secure ourselves, how we make a firm foundation, as well as the kind of response we get from life and those around us. Therefore it has much to say about our material rewards.  Leo on the 2nd House Cusp<br />
Leo energy is expressive, vital and exuberant. Often very artistic, and always theatrical and dramatic, this is the sign of creativity and the arts. Warm and big-hearted, Leo lives in full appreciation and celebration of the finer elements of life, bringing a dynamism and enthusiasm to everything it touches. This is the fearless 'becoming' stage, where things are done for their own sake, playfully and with pleasure.   The Third HouseThe third house shows how we make connections and communicate with the world. This is where we draw parallels, make comparisons, and sort through it all. A very mental house, it is concerned with finding, gathering, all manner of questioning, articulation and conversation. In short, it symbolises the functions of the rational mind - linking observations and ideas, and using them to our advantage.  Virgo on the 3rd House Cusp<br />
Virgo energy is analytical and precise, always separating out what is worthwhile and worth supporting from that which is outmoded and of no further use. A mental earth sign, here the mind takes control over matter. This is the sign of 'ways and means', implementation, instrumentation, physical effectiveness and efficiency. Virgo energy is always facilitating, often caring more for others than for itself.  Pluto in the 3rd House<br />
A good detective or research person. You can't help but get past all that is superficial. A passion for inquiry, questioning and searching finds you always in pursuit of some piece of information... communicating, writing, speaking.<br />
 The Fourth HouseThe fourth house is a very emotional house, concerned with matters of comfort and security. Here is how we create the right conditions, the matrix or womb, in which our desires can flourish; the climate necessary for things to grow. It's about receptivity, nurturing and all the self-protective measures we take to ensure a secure base of operations. This is why the fourth house is related to the mothers, all 'mothering' functions, domestic issues and feeling 'at home'.  Libra on the 4th House Cusp<br />
Libra energy is always responsive and conciliating, assuming the appropriate reaction or delicately-weighted strategic response to any question or statement. What is sometimes seen as two-faced is only Libra's facility at responding to each in kind, giving both sides equal consideration. This is certainly the social sign, par excellence. Impersonal and impartial, this sign doles out only what is demanded - nothing overdone, but nothing neglected.  Sun in the 4th House<br />
Home, family, and security are important to you. You love to send out roots and build a home base. Sensitive and somewhat private, you tend to be a very feeling (and sometimes vulnerable) person. You sense things and have a good feel for business.<br />
Mercury in the 4th House<br />
Your mind tends to settle on issues of security -- home, family, and such. Your thoughts have great substance and feeling. An interest in history, the past, and nostalgia may be lifelong.<br />
Uranus in the 4th House<br />
You are very independent when it comes to your own security and family. This could mean an unconventional-style home or furnishings, or a different approach to sentiment, nostalgia, and history.<br />
 The Fifth HouseThe fifth house, another dharma or 'life purpose' house, has to do with creativity and warm out-going self-expression. Here is where we find our originality and flair, enthusiasm, and even pride in ourselves, building confidence and self-esteem. This is the life area of personal sovereignty, where we begin to recognise and appreciate our own dynamic and playful nature. All forms of creative expression (including love affairs and offspring) are connected with this house.  Sagittarius on the 5th House Cusp<br />
Sagittarius is nothing if not direct, candid, and to the point, for this sign is always concerned with the absolute truth of the subject at hand. Associated with philosophy, outreach and all things boundless, Sagittarian energy is always welcome in politics as well as social and community endeavors where its basic fairness and expansiveness is helpful.  Neptune in the 5th House<br />
You have great creative imagination, perhaps a strong sense for the dramatic and the ability to express ideas of a mystical or other-worldly flavor. Entertaining children (and adults) with enchanting stories and the like is indicated.<br />
 The Sixth HouseThe sixth house is the house of physical efficiency. Here we separate the wheat from the chaff; get a sense for what is useful, what is not, and make the best of it. This is the life stage of 'apprenticeship', where we make a connection between mind and matter, adapt ourselves to a situation and then seek to improve upon it. Hence the connection of the sixth house with routine; 'practice makes perfect'. The sixth house shows how well we handle the details of life - our ability to solve problems and get our way.  Capricorn on the 6th House Cusp<br />
Capricorn is the business head of the zodiac, for it is the very opposite of the emotional Cancer. Given to clear ambition and practical insight and vision, this sign always takes a distanced perspective and a cool appraisal. Deliberate and painstaking, sometimes to the point of austerity, Capricorn loves work and the hard-earned results. Status and material reward are very important.  Venus in the 6th House<br />
You like to do things with care and enjoy being discriminating and exact. Your critical faculties are excellent, and you can always pick out what is worth saving and what is not. You appreciate a caring attitude and are service-oriented.<br />
Jupiter in the 6th House<br />
A career in one of the service or health occupations is possible, for you may find yourself automatically taking care of the needs of others. Your occupation involves health, food, and all attempts to restore, salvage, and make the best out of things.<br />
 The Seventh HouseThe seventh house, the descendant - opposite of the ascendant - is connected with partnerships, relationships and 'significant others'. Here is where we learn to strike a balance - the art of give and take. All that carries us beyond our personal self (and into an awareness of contradictory or complementary points of view) is symbolised by the seventh house. This is where we respond to the personal needs of others. Therefore marriage and union (yoga) are indicated by this house, as well as one's ability to respond to a marriage partner.  Aquarius on the 7th House Cusp<br />
Aquarius, the sign of humanitarian goals and altruism. Always impartial and nonsectarian, Aquarian energy is communal (even global). The focus is on the goal, and the goal is always one that is for the many and not the few. Thus this sign is connected to far-seeing visions, world views and group work of all kinds. This sign tends towards coolness, independence.   The Eighth HouseThe eighth house is the house of first-hand transformative experiences and situations - those areas of life that we may not care to face, but we must face sooner or later... the so-called 'inevitables' of life, such as death and taxes. The eighth is also concerned with catharsis; the getting rid of excess parts of ourselves that we no longer need. This house covers initiations of all kinds, as well as activities where we find ourselves transformed toward a more integral position. Thus it also covers any jointly held resources, their problems and their benefits.  Aquarius on the 8th House Cusp<br />
Aquarius, the sign of humanitarian goals and altruism. Always impartial and nonsectarian, Aquarian energy is communal (even global). The focus is on the goal, and the goal is always one that is for the many and not the few. Thus this sign is connected to far-seeing visions, world views and group work of all kinds. This sign tends towards coolness, independence.   The Ninth HouseThe ninth house shows where we are willing to go beyond our everyday experience in search of meaning. Traditionally the house of 'long journeys', the ninth house is where we take journeys both of the body and the mind. Philosophy, beliefs, speculation, opinions and how we form them all belong to this house. Any time we reach out, explore new territory, or align our activities with something bigger, we are operating in the realm of the ninth house. Along with Jupiter's position, here is where we can attract luck by keeping open and receptive to opportunities.  Pisces on the 9th House Cusp<br />
Pisces energy runs deep and toward the mystical -- whatever transcends the everyday world. This sign is understanding, patient and compassionate. Super-sensitive, it tends to absorb it's surroundings like a sponge. The sign is very trusting, accepting and giving of itself for the sake of more important issues. It loves free-ranging activities which allow for some imaginative scope.   The Tenth HouseThe tenth house, commonly called the midheaven, is the house of success and glory, practical vision and achieving a public distinction. Therefore one's reputation and career are often connected with this house. The sign on the tenth house cusp, as well as any planets located therein, show how we can strive to be a benefit to - as well as how we can benefit from - society. The tenth house is about having a goal in life and the self-determination to reach it. Here is how we can 'live our calling' and become self-piloting individuals.  Aries on the 10th House Cusp<br />
Aries is the sign of pioneers, leaders and 'firsts'. It is impulsive, assertive and spontaneous. It tends to act first, only thinking about what it may have done later. Rushing in where others fear to tread, Aries energy is attention-getting and always provokes a response from the surroundings and from others. It takes decisive action and loves self-reliance.  Mars in the 10th House<br />
You are driven to manage and control things. An urge to organize and be practical amounts to a minor obsession. Your career motivation is constant and relentless.<br />
 The Eleventh HouseThe eleventh house is where we put our visions and dreams to work for others. The most future-oriented of the houses, the eleventh shows our hopes and dreams, and the opportunities we may have to reach them; how we can turn our dreams into reality. Therefore this house has always been connected with altruistic and humanitarian goals, as well as having the self-authorisation to set them in motion. Inventive and unusual, eleventh house activities often break from conformity, establishing new and unprecedented states of being.  Gemini on the 11th House Cusp<br />
Gemini is concerned with connections, communication and logic -- voice, thoughts, writing, and rational mental processes in general. It is also concerned with making comparisons, 'twins' and duplications of all kinds. Gemini is the communicator, the gossip of the zodiac, the collector of trivia. Gemini energy is unattached, independent, very inquisitive and changable.  Saturn in the 11th House<br />
You work hard to make your dreams and ideals a reality. You work hard at community or group work. You spare no effort here. Humanitarian goals are central to your life's work.<br />
 The Twelfth HouseThe twelfth house is where consciousness dawns - the house of the rising Sun. This is the indeterminate state - the chaos before the new impulse - where all is yet unfulfilled potentialities. Traditionally this is the house of 'sacrifice', and is often connected with prisons, betrayal and self-undoing. Although we can choose to become trapped and frustrated by the many obstructions to attaining our dreams, we can also choose to reach outward and upward to a more fulfilled state, transcending the usual down-dragging conditions and rising above difficulties - thus establishing a life nearer our ideal. Here in the twelfth house we have the capacity to attain liberation by using our visionary scope and working creatively with life's intangibles - the power of imagination!  Cancer on the 12th House Cusp<br />
Cancer is the mother of the zodiac, always making a home, protecting and providing a foundation for others. A sensitive sign where feelings and real experience count more than cold logic, it doesn't get any more physical and emotional than this. Cancer energy is always nurturing, sensitive, tender and moody. It feeds on emotional comforts, and often has a strong attachment to the past and ancestry.   Lastly, there is no 'one and only' reading of the birth chart. The symbols of your horoscope change as your life changes - they mean one thing in the life of a youngster, and quite another in middle age. The mystery of the astrological symbols, and part of their beauty, is that they are flexible enough to be relevant and fixed enough to be meaningful, allowing you to approach your horoscope again and again with questions about past, present and future concerns.</p>
 
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<p>(I remember how popular my coffee article was, now let's us justify another of my vices: RED WINE! How it can be good and bad for you, drink wiser, live longer.)</p>

<p>Q&amp;A: Is a glass of wine (or two) good for you?</p>

<p>Studies have linked alcohol with reduced heart disease. But, says Dr. Judith Reichman, any benefits are outweighed by the risks</p>

<p>By Dr. Judith Reichman 'Today' show contributor</p>

<p>Q: I've heard that alcohol helps prevent heart disease. Should I drink to my health, for my health?<br />
A: Don't go bottoms up so fast.</p>

<p>First, I must warn you that alcohol consumption is a leading cause of car accidents and traumatic death. Three in 10 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related car accident at some point in their lives.</p>

<p>In addition, because women do not process alcohol as effectively as men, they will become inebriated faster and develop disease from alcohol more quickly.</p>

<p>Excessive drinking (which is defined as more than four drinks a day, or more than five drinks a day at least five times a month) can lead to cirrhosis (liver disease), hypertension, brain damage, stroke and cancer.</p>

<p>Alcohol-related illnesses constitute the third leading cause of death for women ages 35 to 55.</p>

<p>On average, the life expectancy of women who abuse alcohol is shortened by 15 years!</p>

<p>So, with all this dire information, where did we get the notion that drinking was good for our hearts?</p>

<p>In part, this idea originated in France, where, despite a diet heavy in fats (such as creamy Camembert cheese and rich foie gras), the population has a relatively low incidence of heart disease. It was theorized that wine consumption, particularly of red wine, played some role in this so-called \&quot;French Paradox.\&quot;</p>

<p>However, subsequent studies have attributed the relatively good health of French people to the fact that their food portions tend to be smaller and that they tend to walk more and snack less.</p>

<p>Then there was a Nurse's Health Study of 80,000 female nurses which indicated that one to three drinks a week was associated with a 17 percent lower rate of mortality from heart disease.</p>

<p>But this oft-cited statistic is incomplete. The only women who benefited started off with at least one risk factor for heart disease - high cholestoral, diabetes, hypertension, smoking or a parent who had a heart attack at a young age. For women without these risk factors, drinking neither helped nor hurt.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the study did show a worrisome correlation between moderate consumption of alcohol and other diseases, including breast cancer.</p>

<p>Fortifying this view was another analysis of 322,000 women which showed that two to five drinks a day increased breast cancer risk by 41 percent compared with non-drinkers. The theory behind these numbers is that alcohol increases estrogen levels by raising production and decreasing breakdown.  (Higher levels of estrogen have been linked to cancer.)</p>

<p>On balance, then, regular drinking is not a good idea. When my patients who do drink alcohol ask which is the healthiest, I tell them there is some data suggesting that red wine may offer greater benefit than white wine or other forms of alcohol, possibly because the skin and seeds of the grapes that make the wine red are rich in antioxidants.</p>

<p>If you feel your gustatory life is incomplete without a drink accompanying dinner, stop at one and sip it slowly as you eat. This will dilute the alcohol and help lessen its potential negative effects on your body.</p>

<p>And remember, if you up the count to two drinks, it can be the equivalent of four for that man eating dinner with you!</p>

<p>Dr. Reichman's Bottom Line: An occasional drink is fine, but don't rationalize heavy drinking by thinking that it is beneficial to your heart.</p>

<p>PLEASE NOTE: The information in this column should not be construed as providing specific medical advice, but rather to offer readers information to better understand their lives and health. It is not intended to provide an alternative to professional treatment or to replace the services of a physician.</p>

<p>(Now, if you'll excuse me, my day has just ended and the wine must needs be befriended, lol, CHEERS!)</p>&quot;
&quot;87&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Guest 	5/20/2004 6:02 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (2 of 13) 255.2 in reply to 255.1 <br />
In layman terms...one slowly sipped glass of red wine is actually the recommended for most males not wanting to stop the high fact diet that they thought was the 'accepted', and if it comes down to it eat raisin's,sultana's and sometimes prunes to do the same heart against fat balance...hardest thing for most males to cope with is that the size of a video tape is the amount of meat their woman requires to eat at least three times per weeks to keep her iron levels up and they require only the cassette size the same amount of time to be healthy, happy and live long....mostly though that particular article forgot to mention that everyone needs to keep drinking to a minimum and living life to the maximum, if that includes eating healthy then long live life</p>&quot;
&quot;87&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	5/20/2004 7:15 am <br />
To: 	Guest unread 	 (3 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>:)</p>

<p>To paraphrase, live smarter, not harder.</p>

<p>I got my share of vices, but I do realize their negative aspects as wel as any benefits.</p>

<p>Too much of anything will hurt ya.</p>&quot;
&quot;87&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	10/20/2004 7:52 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (4 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>Beer, Wine May Make Bones Stronger</p>

<p>Researcher Says Beer and Wine Have Nutritional Value By Peggy Peck </p>

<p>Reviewed By Michael Smith, MD<br />
on Monday, October 04, 2004</p>

<p>WebMD Medical News</p>

<p>Oct. 4, 2004 (Seattle) -- Just in time for Monday night football comes this good news for men with a taste for brew: Researchers say drinking one to two beers a day helps build strong bones. For women, a glass or two of wine has the same positive effect.<br />
Katherine Tucker, PhD, tells WebMD that findings from a study of more than 2,900 women and men suggest that \&quot;beer and wine really do have some nutritional value.\&quot; She says beer may benefit bones because it contains silicon, which has been shown to promote bone health. Wine, on the other hand, is rich in phytochemicals, which also may benefit bones. Tucker is a professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center at Tufts University in Boston. Asked if the beer-wine findings suggest some essential difference between the sexes, Tucker says, \&quot;This is more a case of numbers. In this group of people, we didn't have enough men who were wine drinkers or women who were beer drinkers to determine if men and women could benefit from either drink.\&quot; But she says it is possible that two glasses of wine could benefit men, while women may get a bone boost from two cans of beer.</p>

<p>How Much Is Too Much?</p>

<p>The important message, she says, is \&quot;moderation because while two cans of beer or two 6 ounce glasses of wine are good for bones, drinking more is harmful.\&quot; She says when distilled beverages such as vodka or Scotch are considered, \&quot;daily consumption of more than two drinks promotes osteoporosis.\&quot; Osteoporosis is a bone wasting disease that makes bones brittle. The disease risk increases with age and is more common in women than in men, especially postmenopausal women. In the study, which was reported at the 26th annual meeting of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, Tucker and colleagues used questionnaires to assess the daily intake of beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages.</p>

<p>Additionally they used bone scans to measure bone mineral density at the spine and hip -- an indicator of bone strength. After adjusting for other factors that influence bone health, men who drank one to two beers a day had almost a 7% greater hip bone mineral density than nondrinkers. In women, increase was slightly less but was still significantly better than bone mineral density in nondrinkers. Tucker notes that moderate drinking -- especially red wine drinking -- has already been linked to heart health.</p>

<p>\&quot;I think that what we are now finding out is that there is a diet that is good for the heart and another that is good for bones,\&quot; she says. \&quot;Good nutrition is good nutrition, so what is good for the heart is good for the bones.\&quot; Other studies have suggested that nutrition also plays a roll in brain health, she says.</p>

<p>Current recommendations for heart health are two drinks a day for men and one drink a day for women.</p>

<p>What About Fractures?<br />
But not all bone experts are convinced that beer and wine build strong bones.<br />
Roger Zebaze, MD, a bone researcher from the University of Melbourne in Australia, tells WebMD that \&quot;better bone mineral density doesn't always mean fewer fractures.\&quot; Zebaze, who wasn't involved in the study, says a more clinically significant study would be one that measures the number of fractures in drinkers. Jane Cauley, DrPH, an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh, tells WebMD that findings are interesting but not terribly surprising.</p>

<p>The findings may be biased because moderate drinkers are also likely to \&quot;have other good habits. They are likely to be healthier in general.\&quot; At any rate, Cauley says, the \&quot;benefit shown is very modest.\&quot; Cauley was not involved in the study.</p>

<p>SOURCES: 26th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Bone and<br />
Mineral Research, Seattle, Oct. 1-5, 2004. Katherine Tucker, PhD, associate professor, Tufts University, Boston. Roger Zebaze, MD, University of Melbourne. Jane Cauley, DrPH, associate professor, University of Pittsburgh.</p>

<p>*I wanna go one step further here and add that most of the Wines and other Alcohols that give ya hangovers, besides dehydration, look out for Sulfites! Most of the retailers and bottlers are now putting this on their bottles now. Contains Sulfites! Those are real headaches on top of other side effects you might recognize.*</p>&quot;
&quot;87&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	10/21/2004 9:57 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (5 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>I'M NOT GONNA GET DRUNK!!!!</p>

<p>I REFUSE!!!!</p>

<p>lol</p>&quot;
&quot;87&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	10/22/2004 10:01 am <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (6 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>*All in Moderation of course, and I can't eeeven imagine You drunk!</p>

<p>LMAO Holy sh__, that'd be wild.</p>

<p>ZAGREO_RUFUS: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLEH!</p>

<p>ZAGREO_RUFUS: I HAVE BEEN DRINKIN ALL NIGHT! CaN yOu tElL hOw MaNy BeErS i'Ve WreCkEd MY selF witH?</p>

<p>Leave it to the gnomes, they love offerings of wine, lol*</p>&quot;
&quot;87&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	10/22/2004 4:37 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (7 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>When I&acute;m drunk I&acute;m always laughing like a cow seeing Madonna&acute;s tits!</p>

<p>LOL</p>&quot;
&quot;87&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	MIN0TAUR  Staff I 	10/22/2004 5:10 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (8 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>I drink to all the above!</p>

<p>CHEERS</p>&quot;
&quot;87&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	10/22/2004 6:26 pm <br />
To: 	MIN0TAUR  I 	 (9 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>WOW!</p>

<p>THAT IS A SCARY MINOTAUR!!!!!</p>

<p>GREEN?</p>

<p>lol</p>&quot;
&quot;87&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	10/22/2004 10:48 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (10 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>*Hey now, after a few drinks, he looks much better, like Pierce Brosnan. Ha and ha and ha and ha. I am laffing like a cow in a James Bond suit. lol*</p>&quot;
&quot;87&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	10/25/2004 8:35 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (11 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>ahahahhahahahahaha</p>

<p>You know who really looks like Pierce Brosnan?????</p>

<p>NOZVERATU!!!</p>

<p>I saw his pic!!!!!</p>

<p>He looks like a famous vegetarian vampire holding a gun!!!!!</p>

<p>hahahaahahahaahah</p>

<p>You are crazy Metacrazy!!!!</p>

<p>Get a doctor!</p>

<p>Bye</p>

<p>Zagreo Rufus Carter Fleming Lee</p>&quot;
&quot;87&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	10/25/2004 10:45 am <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (12 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>*Pierce Brosneratu? Makes sense, makes total sense! JamesBond_It_Like_Noz! Well, we won't tell anyone he's actually Pierce aherm, I mean, he's Pierced, yeah that's it, he's got a Nose ring, that's it! Nozferatu is Latin for His Metal Nosering!*</p>&quot;
&quot;87&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	10/25/2004 8:55 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (13 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>META, NOW IM SURE YOU NEED HELP!!!!!!!!</p>

<p>lol</p>&quot;
&quot;88&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	reygar  Staff 	4/3/2006 3:56 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>Aries (The Spatula, 33 July - 30 August)<br />
It's Jive Bunny's birthday today - he is 27. He got a gannet. You didn't. Get over it. Start developing instead - and don't be so rainy. You know what I mean. Lucky day beginning with D: D-Day.</p>

<p>Taurus (The Jamjar, 21 November - 37 October)<br />
If you see a maggot today, do not conceal it. It may dupe you into hiding. This has nothing to do with Pluto or cats. Lucky additive: E412.</p>

<p>Gemini (The Courgette, 34 September - 2 April)<br />
The absence of crocuses may trouble you today, but Neptune's tidal presence in Virgo leaves you in bed with toast. Lucky cheese: Babybel.</p>

<p>Cancer (The Candle, 28 September - 5 November)<br />
Uranus moves into your third house today. Consequently there's no room for you. Out you go. You will spend this afternoon watching repeats of Crossroads instead. Lucky motorway: the M56.</p>

<p>Leo (The Eggcup, 31 May - 33 February)<br />
If you see a toaster today, do not dumbfound it. It may dupe you into developing. This has nothing to do with Pluto or chimps. Lucky cereal: Bran Flakes.</p>

<p>Virgo (The Courgette, 34 January - 29 September)<br />
Today you may have noticed that all your shoelaces had gone a bit unpopular. Try not to be scared - it's just cosmic rumour at work. If you're really worried, find a briefcase to hide in. Lucky ISP: Wanadoo.</p>

<p>Libra (The Haddock, 2 July - 17 October)<br />
The other day you may have noticed that all your bowls had gone a bit drivelling. Try not to be scared - it's just cosmic rehabilitation at work. If you're really worried, find a crisp bag to hide in. Lucky ISP: Wanadoo.</p>

<p>Scorpio (The Tongue, 16 November - 31 October)<br />
Today you may have noticed that all your cows had gone a bit yummy. Try not to be scared - it's just cosmic investment at work. If you're really worried, find a chamber pot to hide in. Lucky distillation by-product: putty.</p>

<p>Sagittarius (The Pea, 16 November - 14 August)<br />
A chance encounter with a spy will put you in a silly mood. But remember, carrots may be more cloudy than they first seem. Lucky primate: gorillure.</p>

<p>Capricorn (The Gobstopper, 26 January - 23 November)<br />
It's George Washington's birthday today - he is 41. He got a kebab. You didn't. Get over it. Start prevaricating instead - and don't be so struggling. You know what I mean. Lucky actor: Anton Diffring.</p>

<p>Aquarius (The Laxative, 17 July - 19 May)<br />
The absence of bees may trouble you today, but Venus's mighty presence in Virgo leaves you plagued by lemons. Lucky item to throw at Tony Blair: brick.</p>

<p>Pisces (The Chicken, 24 August - 36 January)<br />
Mars moves into your third house today. Consequently there's no room for you. Out you go. You will spend last week watching repeats of University Cabbinge instead. Lucky mileometer reading: 12000.</p>&quot;
&quot;88&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	4/6/2006 11:47 am <br />
To: 	reygar 	 (2 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>OMG, that is so random! If I see Tony Blair today, I might throw a plastic salad fork at him anyways. This way I might not be charged for assult. It is just a cheap bath toy anyways, right?</p>&quot;
&quot;88&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	4/9/2006 9:47 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (3 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>Astrology<br />
From Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia.</p>

<p>&acirc;&euro;&oelig;If you're born when the wrong bits of rock are in the sky, then you're messed up for life.&acirc;&euro;<br />
~ Oscar Wilde on Astrology</p>

<p>Introduction</p>

<p>Astrology is a system of prediction through the analysis of the movements and interactions of planets, stars and other large bodies in the Universe. Astrology not only allows the prediction of a person's life, but also their personality and physical traits, love life, career oportunities, sex life, and shoe size. To date it is considered to be the most rigorous and well proven theory of the universe.</p>

<p>Star Sign</p>

<p>Star signs are the base of predicting a person's life. All the rest is filler. There are 12 star signs and each has it's own trait.</p>

<p>Aries (Sheep): You are not a born leader. You tend to follow in a group and be quite plain and unnoticeable. People tend to use you and you can be often taken for a ride. However you are dependable and can be counted on, unless you're a K-car. Likes: grass, large groups. Dislikes: getting your hair cut, being taken for a ride.</p>

<p>Taurus (Bull): Unlucky, you're the bull-headed taurus. Thinking is not your strong point. I'm surprised if you can read this. Likes: goring things, spreading bull. Dislikes: the colour red, Spanish people.</p>

<p>Gemini (Twins): This one is easy, you have multiple personality disorder. You never make up your minds about anything but you're fun to have at parties. Likes: flowers, cars. Dislikes: cars, flowers.</p>

<p>Cancer (Crabs): You have too much unsafe sex. Buy some condoms. Likes: unsafe sex. Dislikes: lice.</p>

<p>Leo (Lion): You are strong, clever, brave and have an unnerving passion for taking down large mammals. All the fat people recently left your neighbourhood. Likes: red meat, hair curlers. Dislikes: guns, gnus.</p>

<p>Viggo (Mortensen): You have an unbridled passion for Danish film stars who kill orcs in their spare time. Likes: the Lord of the Rings. Dislikes: Swedish people.</p>

<p>Libra (Ry): Know it all. Likes: reading. Dislikes: contact with the opposite sex (they scare you).<br />
Scorpio (Scorpion): You are a back stabbing bastard with quite a sting in your tail. Likes: the Rock, the Mummy Returns. Dislikes: Brendon Fraser.</p>

<p>Sagittarius (Centaur): You are very in touch with your animal side. It could, in fact, be said that you like animals a little too much. You are very in touch with animals. Have I made myself clear yet? Likes: that should be obvious. Dislikes: anti-bestiality laws.</p>

<p>Capricorn (Goat): Goats aren't funny. You aren't funny. This one is quite pathetic. Just ignore it. Likes: un-funny things (like this). Dislikes: non-goat related things.</p>

<p>Aquarius (Water Carrier): You are blessed with a good memory, a large stomach and a bladder of seemingly infinite area. Likes: liquids, tsunamis, Aquaman. Dislikes: warm days.</p>

<p>Pisces (Fish): You have a talent for swimming but have not yet developed lungs. If you're reading this out of water then you're probably dead. Likes: plankton. Dislikes: Captain Birdseye.</p>

<p>Planets</p>

<p>The planets too affect people.</p>

<p>They each have different attributes. If any of these seem familiar it's probably because you've read the Solar System article.</p>

<p>Mercury: You are always uncomfortably warm. If you are Taurus with Mercury rising this is a sign that you amount to nothing more than a broken-down Ford automobile. Stay away from Aries and definitely do consider joining the AA or AAA ASAP, OK?</p>

<p>Venus: You are a vile little bitch, yet you think that you are the goddess of sex and love, but that's because you haven't looked in the mirror lately. Face it, your days as a callgirl are sadly numbered.</p>

<p>Earth: You like staying close to home; those who claim you are \&quot;very down-to-earth\&quot; are only looking for a polite way to say that you bore them to tears. At least you're mostly harmless.</p>

<p>Mars: You like chocolate. You like chocolate a little too much. This may be why you're as large as a big red planet. Quit the junk food and the quick-fix \&quot;Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, Bratz are from Hell\&quot; relationship books or you'll never get your life back on track.</p>

<p>Jupiter: You are very gassy with a tendency for mooning people. If yo momma knew, you'd be red with embarrassment by now.</p>

<p>Saturn: You like jewelry, especially rings. Unfortunately for you, the only rings manufactured by Saturn Inc. are GM piston rings.</p>

<p>Uranus: You are a complete ass and a very large target for Klingons, one of which will kill you in some horrible way during some future episode of Star Trek.</p>

<p>Neptune: You are allergic to seafood. You spend most of your time leeching tunes online, and will never amount to much of anything more than a mouse potato.<br />
See also Napster.</p>

<p>Pluto: You are a dwarf with wild delusions that that stockpile of weapons-grade plutonium you've stashed away will make you a superpower someday. Nonetheless, you will amount to nothing, largely because the fallout is stunting your growth and development.</p>

<p>2003 UB313, AKA Gerald: Nobody notices you but when they do they make such a fuss that you'd think you were important.</p>

<p>The Elements</p>

<p>See also: Euclid's elements</p>

<p>It is not just the sky that effects you but also the world around you. Certain elements will determine your personality.</p>

<p>Fire: You have a fiery personality or have an insatiable appetite.</p>

<p>Water: You are naturally gifted at swimming or wetting the bed.</p>

<p>Earth: You are patient and thoughtful or fat and slow.</p>

<p>Air: You have a breezy attitude to life or you are transparent.</p>

<p>Silicon: You have a natural gift for using computers or you're a complete nerd.</p>

<p>Francium: You have a tendency to eat frogs, snails and other icky things or you have many German visitors in your house.</p>

<p>Plutonium: You have an aggressive personality, prone to invading other countries, stockpiling weapons of mass destruction and operating torture chambers in Iraq. Alternatively, you're highly unstable. It is recomended that you never make eye contact with someone born around Plutonium. See also: Americium, George W. Bush.</p>

<p>A man of the water element. Notice his skill at hiding the damp patches around his crotch with his shirt.</p>

<p>Heart: You are wise in the ways of summoning Captain Planet or you need a transplant.</p>

<p>Different combinations of the above are more common than others, for example, Pisces, Neptune and Water are usually found in the same person. Other combinations can have unexpected results, for example, while you might expect someone with Taurus, Pluto and Earth to be slow, short, tough and able to crack rocks with their head. Instead, they are usually used as lawn ornaments. Or, for example, anyone born under Venus will always be an annoying little prick no matter what else might affect them.</p>

<p>Nutritional Information</p>

<p>The body follows the seasons of the sun.</p>

<p>Astrology can be bad for your health.</p>

<p>Do not take orally.</p>

<p>Astrology is not intended as a substitute to breast-feeding.</p>

<p>Do not mix with drinks containing caffine, alcohol or water.</p>

<p>Don Carloni runs the show.</p>

<p>Forgetting that could be bad for your health.</p>

<p>Astrology and Medicine</p>

<p>Astrology is a required subject in medical school so that physicians can better diagnose patients based on time of year and date of birth.<br />
Medical students use Horary Astrology textbooks by 17th century astrologer William Lilly.</p>

<p>Physicians who practise medical astrology tend to be mentally challenged.</p>

<p>Conclusion</p>

<p>Even if nothing else in his article is in anyway useful or true, it should be noted that it at least proves that we should never be lonely. Why? Because there must be thousands of people out there just like you!</p>

<p>If we were just to take the original star signs it would mean that 1 in every 24 people would be just like you (12 star signs X 2 genders = 24). Now, if we add in the planets we get 240 (24 X 10 planets = 240) and finally we include the elements to get 3840 (240 X 8 elements X 2 possible traits from each element = 3840).</p>

<p>If the population of the world is 6 billion (6,000,000,000) then there are 1562500 people in the world just like you! Go out and find them and spread the love. And kill whoever turns out to have been born under Venus.</p>

<p>Retrieved from \&quot;http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Astrology\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;88&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	4/11/2006 7:12 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (4 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>Ooo, my sister told me about those. I'll have to send that to her. Whoo-hoo!</p>&quot;
&quot;88&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	4/13/2006 5:38 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (5 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>Horoscopes<br />
From Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia.<br />
For related articles, see Astrology and Zodiac.</p>

<p>Horoscopes are genuine and accurate predictions of the future. The predictions are discovered by examining the relative positions of the planets of the solar system against the backgound of the ecliptic star constellations and then locating their whereabouts on Google maps.</p>

<p>Forecasts for individuals can be determined by considering the person's star sign. An individual's star sign is determined by considering a number of factors including where they were born, how drunk their parents were during conception and cheese. The star signs are named after stars, which is why they're called star signs.</p>

<p>As well as enabling individual forecasts, star signs are also supposed to tell you about an individual's general personality traits.</p>

<p>The Signs of the Zodiac<br />
There are around 94 signs of the Zodiac. This is a selection of the more popular ones.</p>

<p>Cancer (the Tumor)<br />
(June 12-September 3 (excluding June 13-September 2))<br />
Cancerians are bubbly types although they do have cancer which can be a downer.</p>

<p>Vegetarius (the huntsman)<br />
(November-ish)<br />
Vegetarians are prone to grapes, cheerfulness and beards. They make good pets but should not be allowed on the furniture.</p>

<p>Gemini (the Twix)<br />
Gemini like chocolate snacks with two fingers. They are pathologically terrified of Kit-Kat because although it can have two, it more commonly has four fingers or just one big chunky turd. It is the unpredictability that scares them most.</p>

<p>Jedi (the Knight)<br />
If you are born a jedi you have a the innate ability to use the force. The force has been said to be stronger than gravity but not as strong as magnetism.</p>

<p>Capricorn (the Goat)<br />
(Wednesday afternoons)<br />
Not welcome in Montana, Capricorns tend towards mawkish sentimentality. They often sing songs by Billy Joel and Celine Dion. Famous capricorns include childrens' TV star Edd the Duck (also known as Loonette the Clown).</p>

<p>Libra (the Scales)<br />
(Mars - Venus)<br />
Also known as librarians. Very elusive and fun when you find them! Best colour - ummm undecided.</p>

<p>Mantovani (the Musician)<br />
(Rare, seasonal)<br />
Mantovanis are only born on average every 18 days. Many of them are never identified, partly because they come from British Columbia. They make great lounge lizards and can often be seen crooning.</p>

<p>Derry and Toms (the Republican)<br />
(August 12)<br />
Prone to fits of violent retribution and classical music. Make good partners for Aquarians.</p>

<p>Leo (the other goat)<br />
(Last Friday)<br />
Leos sleep rough and collect cigarette stubs for money. They have personalities are so outgoing that they usually outstay their welcome. Lucky plant is grass; Lucky number is the letter 'Aleph'; Lucky Luke is a pile of crap.</p>

<p>Scorpinok (the Transformer)<br />
(Once per episode)<br />
Scorpinok are known for their uselessness when fighting Maximals, but are still allowed to go play with the Predacons when they do their evil deeds.</p>

<p>Chinese Horoscopes<br />
Chinese horoscopes are different. They only happen once a year and are named after animals like Roosters, Sheep, Kiwi Fruit and Wombats. This makes them a bit silly unlike French horoscopes.</p>

<p>Les horoscopes fran&Atilde;&sect;aises<br />
French horoscopes are based on the metric system. They have ten star signs named after baked goods.</p>

<p>Le Brioche<br />
(Janvier/Fevrier)<br />
Brioches are outgoing, bubbly personalities and are enriched with butter.</p>

<p>Le Baguette<br />
(Mars/Jupiter)<br />
Baguettes are known for their prolific noses and self-satisfied smugness, which makes them hard to distinguish from the general populus in France.</p>

<p>La Madeleine<br />
(Avril/Lavigne)<br />
Known for their intense bouts of melancholy and readiness to sobbing, hence the French phrase pleurer comme une vache qui pisse.</p>

<p>Le Choco-BN<br />
(Mai)<br />
Usually highly creative, many of the greatest French chefs were born under this sign. Johnny Halliday wasn't, though.</p>

<p>Le Levain<br />
(Juin/Juillet)<br />
Levains are typically honest, hardworking and conscientious types.</p>

<p>Le Far Breton<br />
(Ao&Atilde;&raquo;t)<br />
Enriched with butter and spiked with prunes, the Far Breton is prone to corpulence, flatulence and dyspepsia. Jolly by day and evil-tempered by night, the character of the Far makes them ideal companions for Labradors and Lemurs.</p>

<p>Le Pain Complet<br />
(Septembre)<br />
A total pain.</p>

<p>Le Ficelle<br />
(Octobre)<br />
Waif-like ficelles contrast in character with the rich plenty of their birth season. They make good railway engineers and usually attend the Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chauss&Atilde;&copy;es (National School of Bridges and Shoes).</p>

<p>Le Tarte Tatin<br />
(Novembre)<br />
Tartes Tatin are fruity types with an inverted sense of their own worth.</p>

<p>Lot et Garonne<br />
(D&Atilde;&copy;cembre)<br />
Lot et Garonne, a masculine sign, is adventurous and not averse to the thrill of risk-taking. Your positive, life-affirming optimism makes you a lot of fun and great to be around. You love any new form of sexual expression that challenges and excites you. Both tolerant and eager to please, your honesty can sometimes prove too much for those who prefer a more mysterious, or veiled approach to love.</p>

<p>Retrieved from \&quot;http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Horoscopes\&quot;<br />
Categories: Religion | Scams | Astrology | New Age</p>

<p>{Yaaaaah Scorponok, that's what I'm talkin about! And this French astrology branches off into soem new territory! I need a french speaker to translate some of that for me. Reygar?}</p>&quot;
&quot;88&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	4/18/2006 1:37 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (6 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;Le\&quot; means \&quot;the.\&quot; Masculine, singular. I think I like the Uncyclopedia. It's funny!</p>&quot;
&quot;88&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	4/18/2006 5:21 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (7 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>Uncyclopedia rules all, I mean Wikipedia is excellent reading if you like Fiction, but the real scoops are in Uncyclopedia, lol!</p>&quot;
&quot;88&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	4/18/2006 6:23 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (8 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>*What Le-taphorm said.*</p>&quot;
&quot;88&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Mulsknr1  	4/27/2006 8:27 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (9 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>wow! I am always behind today felt just like april third all over again,</p>&quot;
&quot;88&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	4/28/2006 5:06 pm <br />
To: 	Mulsknr1 	 (10 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>*Everyday is april first to me, man. :D I assess my life and say You just GOtta be Kiddin! lol*</p>&quot;
&quot;88&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;From: 	Mulsknr1  	4/28/2006 5:17 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (11 of 13) <br />
 	<br />
Lmao!&#160; he said, " <font color="blue" size="6">ASS<font color="black" size="1">ess". is that like more than one? </font></font>&quot;
&quot;88&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	4/29/2006 9:24 pm <br />
To: 	Mulsknr1 	 (12 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>*Lmao, ever fart in stereo?*</p>

<p>BLAAAT!))))))))))<br />
BLAAAT!))))))))))</p>

<p>{Assessing is fun!}</p>&quot;
&quot;88&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Mulsknr1  	4/30/2006 9:02 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (13 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>no but some have taken on a 3rd diminsion lol</p>&quot;
&quot;89&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Derkein  	9/13/2005 3:10 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 2) </p>
 	
<p>Thought this might be helpful for some of us.  If not, oh well..lol</p>

<p><br />
How to Deal With Your Boss<br />
By the Astrocenter Team</p>

<p>It seems as if nothing you can do or say will make your boss happy. Flattery has gotten you nowhere. Working overtime is leaving a bad impression. What in the cosmos will it take to get along with your boss?</p>

<p>Well, that depends on his or her Sun Sign!</p>

<p>Knowing your boss's astrological makeup will go a long way toward helping you get inside their head. For example, working extra hours would impress your Capricorn manager, whereas your Gemini supervisor would take it as a sign that you're too slow.</p>

<p>Of course, we're all more than just our Sun Signs. Ideally, you'd want to know your boss's Rising Sign and other juicy Birth Horoscope data, which you can only get if you know their exact birth time and place. This also would help you determine whether you and your boss are ultimately compatible.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, your boss's Sun Sign is a good start. Below are descriptions of the 12 Zodiac signs as they typically behave in management positions.</p>

<p>Sound like anybody you know?</p>

<p>Aries:<br />
(March 21 - April 19)<br />
Never mind your job description, your real job is to make your boss look good. If you're egotistical or otherwise have a burning need to get credit for your efforts, it's only a matter of time before you butt heads with your Aries boss. On the other hand, Rams are natural-born leaders, and they will take you into some thrilling new territory.</p>

<p>Taurus:<br />
(April 20 - May 20)<br />
Image is everything to your boss. Taurus people are into status symbols, not only to impress others, but because they genuinely appreciate the best life has to offer. Their self-image depends on always being right. Before arguing a point with your Taurus boss, decide whether it's worth getting fired over.</p>

<p>Gemini:<br />
(May 21 - June 20)<br />
Gemini is information-driven. Whether or not you're actually in a communications field, your boss is obsessed with collecting and disseminating information. If you have a problem, an emotional appeal will count against you. Your Gemini boss wants just the facts, in a concise format. Further, you must be able to pump out work at the speed of light.</p>

<p>Cancer:<br />
(June 21 - July 22)<br />
Your Cancer boss will take you under his or her wing and protect you - whether you want it or not. This will get overbearing if you're the type who likes to work independently. However, if you need daily guidance and feedback, this is an ideal match. Also on the plus side, this person is understanding and forgiving, especially regarding family considerations.</p>

<p>Leo:<br />
(July 23 - August 22)<br />
More people complain about Leo bosses than any other sign. The Lion is the king or queen of the jungle, and wants everyone to know it. Flattery will get you everywhere, but it does take finesse. Even self-involved Leo eventually will tire of a bootlicking toady. To be effective, your compliments must have an element of truth, and they must be delivered with convincing sincerity.</p>

<p>Virgo:<br />
(August 23 - September 22)<br />
Virgo typically isn't the top dog. Chances are, your Virgo boss is working for someone else, with the sole objective of being as useful as possible. He or she may be nervous and obsessed with performance. You will be judged strictly by how well you do your job. No mistake will go unnoticed, nor will it ever be forgotten.</p>

<p>Libra:<br />
(September 23 - October 22)<br />
If it seems impossible to get your Libra boss to make a decision about anything, it's only because he or she is fair to a fault. Further, Libra values cooperation and good working relationships. To make points with your boss, coordinate everything ahead of time with your coworkers, which will relieve your boss of anxiety over having to please everyone.</p>

<p>Scorpio:<br />
(October 23 - November 21)<br />
Scorpio bosses provide for their employees, not only to build their empires, but because this gives them a feeling of absolute power and control. Nevertheless, sucking up will get you nowhere. Your Scorpio boss wants competence, effectiveness, vision, and a single-minded obsession with the corporate bottom line. Think Bill Gates, the ultimate Scorpio boss.</p>

<p>Sagittarius:<br />
(November 22 - December 21)<br />
Ruled by Jupiter, father of the gods, your Sagittarius boss is generous, protective, good-humored, and yet prone to violent temper tantrums. In the latter case, take a comfort break and come back in five minutes, by which time it will have blown over. The Archer seeks the truth, but can be self-righteous. The best way to impress your boss is by continually seeking to improve your skills.</p>

<p>Capricorn:<br />
(December 22 - January 19)<br />
Your boss is career-driven and workaholic, and unfortunately not very accessible. Even when the office door is open, it's hard to make a connection. Nevertheless, Capricorn is hardworking, disciplined, practical, reliable, and competent, and prizes these qualities in an employee. You'll impress your Capricorn boss if you play by the rules. If you're new in your job, agree to make the coffee.</p>

<p>Aquarius:<br />
(January 20 - February 18)<br />
Libert&eacute;, &eacute;galit&eacute;, fraternit&eacute; is the motto of Aquarius. Your boss might not seem much like a boss at all. He or she works alongside the employees, and you all go out to Happy Hour together after work on Fridays. Your boss wants to be friends, and in exchange will overlook all but the most grievous errors and shortcomings. After all, we're only human.</p>

<p>Pisces:<br />
(February 19 - March 20)<br />
Fishes tend not to end up in management positions, unless they have a Rising Sign like Leo or Capricorn. You'll have to do a little digging to find out your boss's birth time, then read the corresponding sign above. Meanwhile, be advised that Pisces are known for having eyes in the backs of their heads. If you're getting away with something, don't think your boss doesn't know.</p>&quot;
&quot;89&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/14/2005 5:48 pm <br />
To: 	Derkein 	 (2 of 2) </p>
 	
<p>*My boss has to be a Taurus, with Leo, or something. You don't really relax around him unless you let him snivel and whine about what a hard job his job is. I don't suck up, but I let him chew on some pity for awhile instead of chewing me out, and it kills the time enduring him by up to 98%. You ever see that new Snickers Commercial where the two guys are making fun of their boss with a puppet drawn to look like him? \&quot;I'm Boss Harris, run this place with bla bla bla and Really Bad Breath!\&quot; \&quot;Hahaha, my boss is a total...\&quot; {Boss comes in and folds his arms, glowering} \&quot;Total What.\&quot; \&quot;Mmmph mmph chew chew\&quot; Need a moment, grab a Snickers bar, or let your LeoTaur boss whine about his own crappy scheduling methods.*</p>&quot;
&quot;90&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/16/2003 1:14 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>{Excerpted from, aherm, ladieshomejournal magazine. (cough) but it had some cool info!}</p>
 
<p>Signs in Sync</p>

<p>But even if we just do it for a laugh, clearly a lot of us adore looking at our love charts. So what if the truth is up there? Could we be helping our relationships with some interplanetary prodding?</p>

<p>\&quot;If you truly look at the chart of your mate and compare each planet with your own chart, you'll find some very deep, very accurate information,\&quot; says Stacey Dean, a Chicago-based certified member of the American Federation of Astrologers, who writes a newsletter column for the Delphi Associates, an organization for metaphysical professionals. \&quot;Once you find out where your issues lie, I like to say that awareness is preparedness, and knowledge is power -- you have an idea of what your pitfalls might be, and you can concentrate on making those areas better.\&quot;</p>

<p>In other words, she says, \&quot;If you know you're going to have conflict around one area, you can change how you approach it, communicate about it, and find ways to resolve the issue just as you would with any other conflict.\&quot;</p>

<p>So you're not necessarily star-crossed lovers just because your chart forecasts stormy relationship weather.</p>

<p>And believe it or not, non-astrologist therapists don't turn their nose up at this stuff, either. \&quot;If you look at the horoscopes of you and your husband, and it serves as a jumping-off point for a discussion about your relationship, then that's great,\&quot; says Joel D. Block, PhD, a therapist and the author of Naked Intimacy: How to Increase True Openness in Your Relationship (McGraw-Hill, 2002). \&quot;Relationships need energy, and talking is the best source of it. Shutting down is the kiss of death.\&quot;</p>

<p>Of course, he warns against getting too caught up in the music of the spheres.</p>

<p>\&quot;The answers to your problems are going to be found in your partner, not in a chart,\&quot; he warns. \&quot;If that's your only source of relationship information, you might have your head in the clouds.\&quot;</p>
 
<p> <br />
More Stories in Understanding Him<br />
&bull;  Insider Tips for Women<br />
&bull;  What's Wrong With Nice Guys?<br />
&bull;  Steps to Forgiveness</p>&quot;
&quot;90&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/16/2003 1:23 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (2 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>{Aherm, more from, well damn I'm kinda stuck at home with naught else to do, so whatevvuh! lol.}</p>

<p>Match Made in Heaven?</p>

<p>According to a recent Gallup poll, 25 percent of adults think the planets and stars affect their lives somehow.</p>

<p>A more recent poll done by researchers in England upped that number: According to them, 72 percent of women think that astrology is more than superstition. 78 percent had bought a book about love and astrology. And a whopping 90 percent of these gals admitted they've researched their boyfriends' star signs.</p>

<p>Yet even with all that astro-logic flying around, only 15 percent of the very same women said they actually based their romantic choices on astrology. So what's going on? Do we think the stars affect our relationships, or do we just read the horoscope for fun?</p>

<p>The answer, of course, is a little bit of both. \&quot;I really look forward to Thursdays, when I have the column of this astrologer, Rob Brezsny, e-mailed to me,\&quot; says Elise, 35, from New Rochelle. \&quot;If nothing's going on in my life, I check to see if something's going to happen soon, and if my life's really crazy, I read it in hopes that it'll tell me when things will calm down.\&quot;</p>

<p>But does she really believe destiny arrives in her inbox? Only when it's handy. \&quot;When I read stuff that resonates for me, I'm totally into it,\&quot; she says. \&quot;But if it seems stupid or it says things won't work out with my fianc&eacute;, I just get annoyed and ignore it. It's like candy, you know? If I'm feeling blue, I'll indulge. Otherwise, I can take it or leave it.\&quot;</p>

<p>Still, Elise admits to using the interaction of hers and others' signs as a way to put old conflicts to rest. \&quot;I do sometimes look up old boyfriends' horoscopes, especially if an old annoyance flares up in my memory. More often than not I'll see something that makes me go, 'Ah-ha! No wonder he was such a jerk!', and have a good laugh.\&quot;</p>

<p>Every astrological sign has a fighting style, say experts. Learn your -- and his -- tendencies so your next spat results in fewer sparks and more success.  </p>
 
<p>More Stories in Understanding Him<br />
&bull;  When Mr. Right is a \&quot;Mama's Boy\&quot;<br />
&bull;  Will He Stray...or Will He Stay?<br />
* Will he stop picking his nose in front ofthe television cameras, or is he trying for some bizarre cooking show?</p>&quot;
&quot;90&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	12/16/2003 1:42 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (3 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>First rule of reading any chart...it is all a tool to help you grow...</p>

<p>Second rule is...freewill...live it as is or change it or leave it</p>

<p>basically i figure that post was on the money...all things can be overcome once you know the rules of any game...and omg you are reading magazines lol</p>&quot;
&quot;90&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/16/2003 7:13 pm <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (4 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>{lmao, and women's magazines too, better ba;ance that all out with some EasyRider or some IronHorse!}</p>&quot;
&quot;90&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	12/16/2003 8:55 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (5 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>Oooh or worst yet you may suddenly find yourself watching 'soaps' and yelling at the characters for being that dense :O...lmao good post anyway it doesn't sound quite as believable if someone without published anythings or letters after their names says it...lol but i'll keep trying anyway hahahahahahaha</p>&quot;
&quot;90&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/16/2003 9:09 pm <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (6 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>{Did you see Young and the Restless today? O M F G D!!!}</p>&quot;
&quot;90&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	12/17/2003 2:40 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (7 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>Hahahahaha that is just too sad...roflmao</p>&quot;
&quot;90&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/17/2003 3:39 am <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (8 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>More on Synastry</p>

<p>The comparison of astrology charts can reveal much more about the range of potentials in a relationship than the comparison of Sun signs alone. A full synastry analysis assesses the crucial links between all the personal planets, the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars, and the rising sign of each chart.</p>

<p>Where the chart factors of one person blend well with those of another, a good rapport is assured, regardless of the nature of the relationship. Love and physical attraction is usually indicated by complementary Sun and Moon signs and the mutual interplay between a woman's Mars and a man's Venus. However, there are few hard and fast rules in synastry. It is the weighing up of all the factors which indicates the likely compatibility (or lack thereof) between two people.</p>

<p>There are also few hard and fast rules when it comes to relationships, because people have vastly different habits, attitudes and expectations. These may be shaped and modified by their social upbringing, education, life experience, or spiritual outlook.<br />
Such social and cultural influences can modify an individuality, as it is depicted in the birth chart. It is possible, then, for two people who are very well suited to each other, astrologically speaking, to be incompatible for other social or cultural reasons.</p>

<p>Further, it is possible for people to be compatible in many ways except the physical, so the relationship doesn't get off the ground, or doesn't go beyond a platonic friendship (good for student/teacher relationships). And again, the couple may be completely enamoured with each other, but don't really like each other; the \&quot;can't live with them, can't live without them\&quot; scenario. There are many other possible variations on these themes, but you get the idea.</p>&quot;
&quot;90&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	deepwaterz  	5/29/2004 3:09 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (9 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>interesting</p>&quot;
&quot;90&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	RUFUSC  	6/17/2004 9:03 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (10 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>You met your match when you met me<br />
I know that you will disagree it's crazy<br />
But opposites attract you'll see<br />
And I won't let you get away so easy</p>

<p>I've got the moves baby, you got the motion<br />
If we got together we'd be causing a commotion<br />
I've got the moves baby, you got the motion<br />
If we got together we'd be causing a commotion<br />
 lol</p>

<p>Rufus Carter Fleming Lee Ciccone Kane Cipriani Jackman</p>

<p>(Lord of the MOVES)</p>

<p>hahahahahahaahah</p>&quot;
&quot;90&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/25/2005 5:52 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (11 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>*LMMFGDAO! I'm Married, and speaking of marriage, here's to the next step in Synastry..,</p>

<p>Aries</p>

<p>Aries is the \&quot;I AM\&quot; sign of the Zodiac. Oftentimes natives of Aries are like children: \&quot;I - me - mine!\&quot; In a marriage, you have to think in terms of \&quot;we - us - ours.\&quot; Arians can be very romantic - but only when they get their own way! Therefore, unless other influences offset this tendency, marriage might be difficult for an Aries.</p>

<p>Taurus</p>

<p>A Taurus moves to the other extreme. This sign is associated with kindness, sensitivity, steadfastness, loyalty, and the ability to give the sort of love that most people only dream of. Taureans are blatantly monogamous, so Taurus is definitely the marrying kind. Unless you feel stifled by closeness, a Taurus would make an excellent spouse.</p>

<p>Gemini</p>

<p>Gemini can go either way. Oddly enough, the best mate for Gemini is another Gemini, because only people like them can understand their quirkiness and unpredictability. When asked how he and his wife Dolores, a Gemini, remained married for decades, Bob Hope, also a Gemini, replied: \&quot;All four of us get along great.\&quot;</p>

<p>Cancer</p>

<p>A Cancer is well suited to marriage, because Cancers like to care for others, and can be very compassionate and nurturing. They love children, and are very much concerned with their welfare. They are sensitive and intuitive, and can sense what their spouses need. The only problem might be that they smother with their love instead of providing support.</p>

<p>Leo</p>

<p>Leo is a born romantic, and loves pomp and ceremony, so Leos are definitely cut out for marriage. Where romance is concerned, Leos are totally capable of playing the role of the devoted, adoring lover. Once they're involved, when it comes to the one they love the most in the world, they suddenly become steadfast, loyal, and adoring partners.</p>

<p>Virgo</p>

<p>Virgo being the sign of the Virgin, many assume that a Virgo is into chastity and thus not interested in marriage. Actually, this is rarely the case. Virgo is an earth sign, and thus can be quite sensuous and earthy. Virgos are born caregivers and so they enjoy being married. Don't pass on a Virgo because of the myth.</p>

<p>Libra</p>

<p>As this is the sign that rules marriage, Librans are definitely cut out for it. They're capable of making the associated adjustments, and of sacrificing some of their own desires to accommodate their beloved. They're also very romantic! Librans tend to define themselves by their relationships, and thus they don't feel complete without one.</p>

<p>Scorpio</p>

<p>Scorpios are very highly sexed and very much into identifying with their partners on a very deep level. Yet at the same time, they have a desperate need for occasional solitude. Scorpios are often inscrutable and secretive, and don't often reveal much of themselves. Yet if you want a passionate and loyal partner, Scorpio is it.</p>

<p>Sagittarius</p>

<p>A Sagittarius is very idealistic, and prefers marriage to more casual relationships. Yet they often expect their mates to do what they want to do, and aren't always willing to compromise. They tend to be free-spirited, with ideas of living an unfettered life, and like to be free to come and go as they please. This isn't always easy for their partners.</p>

<p>Capricorn</p>

<p>Capricorn has a predilection for the traditional family structure - mother, father, children - with the father as provider and thus as \&quot;the boss\&quot;. They will never turn their back on a family member in need. However, they do tend to expect love partners to follow THEIR rules. Therefore, they are a mixed bag when it comes to marriage.</p>

<p>Aquarius</p>

<p>An Aquarius can be a great marriage partner as long as they have a lot of freedom. Even once they're married, they never truly become domesticated, and may want to go out without their spouse at least twice a week. But this doesn't mean they don't adore their partners. In fact, the more freedom their partners give them, the more devoted they are.</p>

<p>Pisces</p>

<p>Pisces dreams from childhood of the charming prince marrying the beautiful princess and living happily ever after. They carry this ideal into their adult relationships. If you have fallen for a Pisces - which is easy - make sure they're aware that you are NOT some kind of perfect being. If they love your faults as well as your virtues, you've found a jewel!*</p>&quot;
&quot;91&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/19/2004 7:06 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>Subject: Fwd: LITHA</p>

<p>LITHA</p>

<p>Summer Solstice, or Litha as it is also called, occurs on or about the 21st of June, when the Sun enters zero degrees Cancer. It marks Midsummer for many cultures, even though in most of the US, summer has barely started and the kids are just now getting out of school! It is the longest day of the year, and the shortest night; when the sun reaches his apex in the sky, and the days will now grow shorter as the light begins to wane.</p>

<p>Many legends explain this phenomena as the darkness triumphing over the light. The darker brother kills the lighter brother in these legends, and the brother who dies resides in the underworld until it is time for him to return and slay his brother again, to rule for the next 6 months. The stories of Lugh and Goronwy, and the Oak King and the Holly King are but two of these legends.</p>

<p>It is interesting to note here that the Christian religion has also tried to usurp this holiday by decreeing it the birth of John the Baptist, and declaring it his feast day. Now, other Saints in the Church are only remembered for the day they died (usually in martyrdom) so it is very curious that St. John the Baptist should be the only one recognized on his natal day. Also, the original birth of Christ was moved from late Spring when he was actually born, to December 25 to coincide with the birth of all the other \&quot;Sun\&quot; Gods. So even the Christian religion has rotated to the Pagan cycle of the Earth, with their births lining right up with our Solstices. The natural cycle, what we call the Wheel of the Year, is evidently highly compelling!</p>

<p>This was the traditional time of year to harvest your magickal and medicinal herbs. Cut them with a scythe or boline, by the light of the Moon, while chanting the appropriate chant for the purpose for which the plant will be used.</p>

<p>Leave an offering for the rest of the plant, and try not to harvest more than 1/3rd of the plant so that the rest will remain healthy and vigorous. If you have to harvest the roots, then you will need to find a bunch of them growing together, and then only harvest 1/3 of them, so that the rest will thrive in the space you have just provided.</p>

<p>Harvesting a branch should be done at the lowest junction where the branch joins the main plant, and be careful not to damage the remaining plant. Nature will provide all our needs, but not if we destroy Her gifts!</p>

<p>If you live in the southern part of the US, you can harvest many plants now also, unless you are in the deep south. This far south, like southern Florida, and southern California, not much that has magickal or medicinal value will still be alive by this time. Most of the harvesting must be done at Imbolc, or Ostara, because the intense heat and sunlight will have burned off many herbs by this time. One way to try to save them is to put them under screening, or indoors with diffused light. That will enable some of the hardier varieties to survive through the early summer at least.</p>

<p>Since the Sun at Litha is entering Cancer, a water sign, this holiday is one of the best ones for gathering your magickal water which will be used on your altar and in your spells for the coming year. We usually go to the beach at Litha, and gather salt-water. We bring offerings of flowers and nuts, and 3 pennies or 3 dimes for prosperity and throw these into the waves before we take our water. We honor Aphrodite and Yameya as the Goddesses of the Sea by taking some jewelry as an offering. It can be simply a broken silver chain, a ring you used to wear, one half of an earring set, things like that. We find that doing this means that when we visit the beach anytime at all, we don't have to worry about losing any of our \&quot;good\&quot; jewelry to a jealous Goddess!</p>

<p>If you don't live near the sea, another excellent source of magickal water, is rain water from a thunderstorm, and there are plenty that occur at this time of year. The more electrical energy the storm puts out, the more energized the water is, so the fiercer the better!<br />
Collect in a glass jar, or porcelain, avoid metal containers.</p>

<p>Store on a shelf, and don't leave the jar on the ground, or the energy will ground. We only use our water for 6 months, after that we return the water to the source, and collect fresh. The energized water really only lasts about 6 months. If you add shells, rocks from the sea, or other non-perishable sea items such as coral, the energy of the water will stay higher during the 6 months. This water is not for drinking, but only for magickal use.</p>

<p>In June, the Full Moon is called the Honey Moon, because this is the time to collect the honey from the beehives. Mead is an excellent brew made from honey, and there is Lord Riekin's Mead making recipe on this web-page, or you can e-mail Lady Bridget for his instructions also.</p>

<p>*Don't have the email for this, sorry, this was gotten second-hand*</p>

<p>Mead is the traditional drink for Summer Solstice for that reason.</p>

<p>Small mead, or Soda-Pop mead, can be made about 10 days prior to drinking, and is low in alcohol and on the sweet side. For these reasons, it is the preferred Mead to make just prior to this Sabbat.</p>

<p>Incidentally, it was believed that since the Grand Union between the Goddess and God happened in May, at Beltain, that it was unlucky to have mortal weddings in May. In addition, many couples found that after the May Day frolic, they were \&quot;expecting\&quot; and so June became the most popular month for weddings, and still is today. Since the June Full Moon is called the \&quot;Honey Moon\&quot;, can you guess now why that term is used for the time right aft er the marriage ceremony?!!</p>

<p>It is appropriate also, to have honey on the altar during the Cakes and Wine to dip your cakes in for this celebration. In our tradition, we always have honey on the altar to symbolize the sweetness of life. It also is a symbol of what combined energies to a single goal can accomplish!</p>

<p>There are many songs associated with Litha, or the Summer Solstice, and chants dealing with the ocean and the ebb and flow of the year are especially appropriate. Do some research, find books of poetry and see how much material is available with the Sun theme, and the Ocean theme. Our ancestors have been worshiping the Sun for long ages, and the wealth of material out there will astound you. Anything that pleases you and your group can be used in your rituals without copyright infringement as long as it is not published, and if you distribute words be sure to credit the proper sources.</p>

<p>Happy Litha!</p>&quot;
&quot;91&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	RUFUSC  	5/28/2004 4:13 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (2 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>MORE ABOUT LITHA!</p>

<p>June 21 -- Summer Solstice -- Litha<br />
Also known as: Alban Heruin (Druidic)</p>

<p>Although the name Litha is not well attested, it may come from Saxon tradition -- the opposite of Yule. On this longest day of the year, light and life are abundant. At mid-summer, the Sun God has reached the moment of his greatest strength. Seated on his greenwood throne, he is also lord of the forests, and his face is seen in church architecture peering from countless foliate masks.</p>

<p>The Christian religion converted this day of Jack-in-the-Green to the Feast of St. John the Baptist, often portraying him in rustic attire, sometimes with horns and cloven feet (like the Greek Demi-God Pan)</p>

<p>Midsummer Night's Eve is also special for adherents of the Faerie faith. The alternative fixed calendar date of June 25 (Old Litha) is sometimes employed by Covens. The name Beltane is sometimes incorrectly assigned to this holiday by some modern traditions of Wicca, even though Beltane is the Gaelic word for May.</p>

<p>Traditional Foods:<br />
Garden fresh fruits and vegetables are made into a variety of dishes and eaten by Pagan's who choose to celebrate this day.</p>

<p>Herbs and Flowers:<br />
Mugwort, Vervain, Chamomile, Rose, Honeysuckle, Lily, Oak, Lavender, Ivy, Yarrow, Fern, Elder, Wild Thyme, Daisy, Carnation.</p>

<p>Incense:<br />
Lemon, Myrrh, Pine, Rose, Wisteria.</p>

<p>Woods Burned:<br />
Oak</p>

<p>Sacred Gemstone:<br />
Emerald</p>

<p>Special Activities:<br />
An Ideal time to reaffirm your vows to the Lord and Lady or your dedication to following the old traditions.</p>&quot;
&quot;91&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/28/2004 4:33 pm <br />
To: 	RUFUSC 	 (3 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>And we just passed Litha too, right, So, what's Next?</p>

<p>Midsummer! :D</p>&quot;
&quot;91&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	RUFUSC  	5/30/2004 12:42 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (4 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>AM I STUCK ON LITHA?</p>

<p>Lol. Here I post more info about this famous pagan celebration.</p>

<p>Blessings!</p>

<p>Rufus Carter</p>

<p>(Lord of Litha)</p>

<p>A Smattering of Solistice Spells</p>

<p>by Melanie Fire Salamander</p>

<p>As a pagan, you may well light a bonfire Midsummer night and jump it, for Litha is a fire festival. Likewise, you may stay up to greet the Midsummer dawn.</p>

<p>If you do, keep a pair of garden shears handy. Midsummer's Eve at midnight, Midsummer's Day at dawn and Midsummer noon are prime times to collect plants sacred to the sun or special to the fey. In fact, any magickal herb plucked at Midsummer is said to prove doubly effective and keep better. Divining rods cut on Midsummer's Eve are said to be more infallible, too. You can charge your charms, depending on their purpose, at midnight, noon or in dawn's first light.</p>

<p>Charms traditional at Litha include those for courage, dream divination, fertility, invisibility, love, luck, protection, wealth, the restoration of sight and the ability to see the fey. Midsummer is a fey time, both by tradition and observation. The scent of the air is thick, green and juicy; it's lost its spring astringency and is simply lush. The whole world is stretching its limbs and frolicking. The fey are big on that.</p>

<p>Especially for charms of love, gardening and magickal abilities, the fey are a great help in herb collecting. In exchange, they like gifts of milk and honey, cookies, sweet liqueurs, or any sweet food, drink or liquor. They also like baubles, particularly pretty or shiny. Or cold hard cash -- but in coin, not paper, and it's best if shiny.</p>

<p>To stay in good with the fey and the herbs you collect from, leave enough of the plant or other plants of the type that the herb survives in the spot collected from. Remember too to always ask the plant before taking a cutting, and to wait for an answer. A quid pro quo usually works: a shiny dime, some fertilizer, or a bit of your hair or clothing -- whatever you think the plant most wants.</p>

<p>Courage: Tuscans use erba della paura (stachys) collected on Midsummer's Day as a wash against fear. Steep the herb in hot but not boiling water, then rinse the limbs with long strokes moving outward from the torso. You might substitute wood betony, a relative more common in North America.</p>

<p>Dream divination: Litha is a good time for foretelling things in dreams. Specifically, to induce dreams of love and ensure them coming true, lay a bunch of flowers under your pillow on Midsummer Eve. That's what the girls of old Scandinavia did.</p>

<p>For effective dream divination, remember to keep a notebook beside your bed. At bedtime, relax, ground and center, then clearly define your question. Meditate on that question until it's firm in your mind, and assure yourself you will remember your dream on waking. Then go to sleep.</p>

<p>As soon as you wake, record your dream. One trick is to set an alarm clock so you're wakened artificially, which can help dream recollection. Dreams dreamed on Midsummer's Eve are said to be more likely to come true.</p>

<p>Fertility for your garden: For a lush garden, mix ashes from the Midsummer bonfire with any seeds yet to plant. (You still have time to plant cosmos and a handful of fall-blooming flowers.) Likewise, for fertility sprinkle bonfire ashes on any flowers or vegetables you have growing.</p>

<p>Fey charms: To see the fey, pick flowers from a patch of wild thyme where the little folk live and place the flowers on your eyes. A four-leafed clover not only grants you a wish but also, carried in your pocket or a charm, gives you the power to see fairies dancing in rings. A good place to look is by oaks, said in Germany to be a favorite place for fey dances. To penetrate fey glamour, make and wear an ointment including fourleaved clovers.</p>

<p>St. John's wort, also known as ragwort, has a strong connection to the fey and transportation. You might add it to charms to travel quickly. The Irish call the plant the fairy's horse, and the fey are said to ride it through the air. But beware: The Manx say if you step on a ragwort plant on Midsummer's Eve after sunset, a fairy horse springs out of the earth and carries you off till sunrise, leaving you wherever you happen to be when the sun comes up.</p>

<p>Invisibility: Collect fern seed on Midsummer Eve for use in charms of invisibility. To become invisible, wear or swallow the seed (that is, the spores) you have collected. Such spores also put you under the protection of spirits.</p>

<p>The fern is said to bloom at midnight on Midsummer Eve, either a sapphire blue or golden yellow depending on your source.</p>

<p>Love: Plant two orpine starts (Sedum telephium) together on Midsummer Eve, one to represent yourself, one to represent your lover. If one withers, the person represented will die. But if both flourish and grow leaning together, you and your lover will marry.</p>

<p>Luck and human fertility: As at Beltaine, leap the Midsummer bonfire for fertility and luck.</p>

<p>Protection: Herbs traditional to Litha (also know as St. John's Day) in England include St. John's wort, hawkweed, orpine, vervain, mullein, wormwood and mistletoe. Plucked either at Midsummer's Eve on midnight or noon Midsummer Day and hung in the house, they protect it from fire and lightning. Worn in a charm on your body, they protect you from disease, disaster and the workings of your enemies.</p>

<p>Sight: Dew gathered Midsummer Eve is said to restore sight.</p>

<p>Wealth: The fern also has a connection with wealth. Sprinkle fern seed in your savings to keep them from decreasing. The alleged golden-yellow fern flower, plucked on Midsummer Eve at midnight, can be used as a dowsing tool to lead to golden treasure. Alternatively (the Russian version), you throw the flower in the air, and it lands on buried treasure. Or, if you're Bohemian, you pluck the flower and on the same Midsummer Night climb a mountain with blossom in hand. On the mountain, you'll find gold or have it revealed in a vision.</p>

<p>If you wait patiently till midnight on Midsummer Eve and see no such golden fern flower, perhaps invisibility will have to do.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>LITHA</p>

<p>Alban Hefin<br />
Approx: June,20-21</p>

<p>(Minor Sabbat - Solar Festival)<br />
Longest Day of the year - Shortest Night<br />
1st Day of Summer<br />
When Sun reaches 0 degrees Sign of Cancer<br />
Gender: Masculine in nature</p>

<p>The Sun God, the Oak King, has reached His peak, but as the rhythm of Nature continues, the God goes through another transformation. The beginning of the sun's decline at Litha is symbolised by the re-birth of the Holly King, the Spirit of Winter. Just as the Oak King was reborn at Yule, during the height of the Winter King's reign, the Holly King is now reborn during the height of the Sun God's reign. There is a battle between the Oak King and newly born Holly King, and in this battle the blood of the Oak King is shed. However, all is for naught, as this sacrifice nurtures the fields and brings forth the crops that will soon be harvested. He gives His life's energy to warm the Goddesses earthly body, and to make the crops grow.</p>

<p>His light and strength help to provide us with our Three Harvests, our much needed sustenance. So, we celebrate and Honour Him on this day, knowing though, that His power will slowly diminish. The God is the partner of the Goddess, bringing abundance to all of nature. He is Lugh, the Sun God, and he is the ancient power of life, provider for his people.</p>

<p>The Oak King will soon withdraw to the Corona Borealis, to Caer Arianrhod, to turn the wheels of the heavens so that the stars will not dip below the horizon.</p>

<p>Lore tells that on Midsummer's Night, the field and forest elves, sprites, and fairies abound in great numbers, making this a great time to commune with them if you are so inclined.</p>

<p>Litha is considered one of the best times to perform magicks of all kinds and is considered a time of great magickal power. Especially effective magick and spells at this time include the performance of those for love, healing and prosperity.</p>

<p>This is also a very good time to perform blessings and protection spells for your pets or other animals. You may want to choose to bless you pet and perhaps present him or her with a special gift (such as a tiny pentacle to attach to his or her collar).</p>

<p><br />
Litha is celebrated at noon, the time of day when the Sun is at its peak and intensity.</p>

<p>Celebration and Ritual Ideas: Leaping the fire, singly or in couples holding hands, to bring fruition to your life, whether literal, spiritual or symbolic. Make a ritual symbol of troubling things in your life you wish to be rid of, then charge them and toss them into the fire to burn them from your life; choose two men in your group to act out the parts of the Oak King and Holly King, ritually enacting the struggle between the two and the defeat of the Oak King; choose a talented woman from your group to dance in celebration of the death of the Oak King and the passing of power to the Holly King; partake in the fruits and vegetables of the season, in honour of the Mother's full richness and abundance; share your garden's harvest with those that are not so fortunate. Place a flower-ringed cauldron upon your altar. Herbs can be dried over the ritual fire if you're celebrating outdoors. Ritually, use mirrors to capture the light of the Sun or the flames of the fire. Some things that are considered taboo on this holiday are giving away fire, sleeping away from home, and neglecting animals.</p>

<p>Symbols: Fire, the Sun, blades, mistletoe, oak trees, balefires, Sun wheels and faeries.</p>

<p>From \&quot;A Midsummer Night's Dream\&quot;<br />
Shakespeare</p>

<p>Over hill, over dale,<br />
Thorough bush, thorough brier,<br />
Over park, over pale,<br />
Thorough flood, thorough fire,<br />
I do wander everywhere,<br />
Swifter than the moon's sphere;<br />
And I serve the fairy queen,<br />
To dew her orbs upon the green.<br />
The cowslips tall her pensioners be:<br />
In their gold coats spots you see;<br />
Those be rubies, fairy favours,<br />
In those freckles live their savours:<br />
I must go seek some dewdrops here<br />
And hang a pearl in every cowslip's ear.<br />
Farewell, thou lob of spirits;<br />
I'll be gone: Our queen and all our elves come here anon.</p>

<p>Colours: Green, blue, white, red, yellow, gold, and tan</p>

<p>Stones: All green gemstones, especially emerald and jade, tiger's eye, lapis lazuli and diamonds.</p>

<p>Animals: Robins, wrens, all Summer birds, horses and cattle.</p>

<p>Plants and Herbs: Oak, mistletoe, frankincense, lemon, heliotrope, copal, sunflowers, saffron, galangal, laurel and ylang-ylang, chamomile, cinquefoil, elder, fennel, hemp, larkspur, lavender, male fern, mugwort, pine, roses, Saint John's wort, wild thyme, wisteria, verbena, myrrh. Traditionally, herbs gathered on this day are extremely powerful.</p>

<p>Foods: Fresh vegetables of all kinds and fresh fruits such as lemons and oranges, Summer squash and any yellow or orange colored foods. Flaming foods are also appropriate. Traditional drinks are ale, mead, and fresh fruit juice of any kind.</p>

<p>Litha Ritual Mead</p>

<p>2-1/2 gallons pure water<br />
1 cup meadowsweet herb<br />
1 cup woodruff sprigs<br />
1 cup heather flowers<br />
3 cloves<br />
1 cup honey<br />
1/4 cup brown sugar<br />
1 cup barley malt<br />
1 oz. brewer's yeast</p>

<p>Pour the water into a large cauldron or kettle. Bring to a boil and add the meadowsweet herb, woodruff sprigs, heather flowers, and cloves. Boil for one hour and the add the honey, brown sugar, and barley malt. Stir thirteen times in a clockwise direction and then remove from heat.</p>

<p>Strain through a cheesecloth and allow the mead to cool to room temperature. Stir in the brewer's yeast. Cover with a clean towel and let it stand for one day and one night. Strain again, bottle, and then store in a cool place until ready to serve.</p>

<p>Midsummer Ritual Mead is an ideal drink to serve at Summer Solstice Sabbats, as well as during all Cakes and Ale Ceremonies and Esbats.<br />
(from Gerina Dunwich's book \&quot;The Wicca Spellbook: A Witch's Collection of Wiccan Spells, Potions and Recipes\&quot;)</p>

<p>Litha Incense #1:</p>

<p>2 parts Sandalwood Substitute<br />
1 part Mugwort<br />
1 part Chamomile<br />
1 part Gardenia petals<br />
a few drops Rose oil<br />
a few drops Lavender oil<br />
a few drops Yarrow oil</p>

<p>Litha Incense #2:</p>

<p>3 parts Frankincense<br />
2 parts Benzoin<br />
1 part Dragon's Blood<br />
1 part Thyme<br />
1 part Rosemary<br />
1 pinch Vervain<br />
a few drops Red Wine</p>

<p>Burn to attune with the seasons and the Sun.<br />
(Both from Scott Cunningham's book \&quot;The Complete Book of Incenses, Oils &amp; Brews</p>&quot;
&quot;91&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/29/2004 11:54 pm <br />
To: 	RUFUSC unread 	 (5 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>*Gets me thinking that, on the principle of Rituals, the basic results stay about the same, no matter the methods used, as long as the Intention is strong enough.*</p>&quot;
&quot;91&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	6/30/2004 11:26 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (6 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>TOTALLY AGREE MY MASTER!</p>

<p>INTENTION IS THE KEY!</p>

<p>Blessings!</p>

<p>Zagreo Rufus Carter Fleming Lee</p>&quot;
&quot;91&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	7/30/2004 4:57 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (7 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>LUGHNASSADH</p>

<p>Lughnassadh (pronounced \&quot;LOO-nahs-ah\&quot;) or Lammas, is one of the Greater Wiccan Sabbats and is usually celebrated on August 1st or 2nd, although occasionally on July 31st. The Celtic festival held in honor of the Sun God Lugh (pronounced \&quot;Loo\&quot;) is traditionally held on August 7th. Some Pagans celebrate this holiday on the first Full Moon in Leo. Other names for this Sabbat include the First Harvest Festival, the Sabbat of First Fruits, August Eve, Lammastide, Harvest Home, Ceresalia (Ancient Roman in honor of the Grain Goddess Ceres), Feast of Bread, Sabbat of First Fruits, Festival of Green Corn (Native American), Feast of Cardenas, Cornucopia (Strega), Thingtide and Elembiuos. Lughnassadh is named for the Irish Sun God Lugh (pronounced Loo), and variant spellings for the holiday are Lughnasadh, Lughnasad, Lughnassad, Lughnasa or Lunasa. The most commonly used name for this Sabbat is Lammas, an Anglo-Saxon word meaning \&quot;loaf-mass\&quot;. I just happen to personally prefer the Celtic name \&quot;Lughnassadh\&quot;.</p>

<p>The Lughnassadh Sabbat is a time to celebrate the first of three harvest celebrations in the Craft. It marks the middle of Summer represents the start of the harvest cycle and relies on the early crops of ripening grain, and also any fruits and vegetables that are ready to be harvested. It is therefore greatly associated with bread as grain is one of the first crops to be harvested. Wiccans give thanks and honor to all Gods and Goddesses of the Harvest, as well as those who represent Death and Resurrection.</p>

<p>This is a time when the God mysteriously begins to weaken as the Sun rises farther in the South, each day grows shorter and the nights grow longer. The Goddess watches in sorrow as She realizes that the God is dying, and yet lives on inside Her as Her child. It is in the Celtic tradition that the Goddess, in her guise as the Queen of Abundance, is honored as the new mother who has given birth to the bounty; and the God is honored as the God of Prosperity.</p>

<p>Symbols to represent the Lammas Sabbat include corn, all grains, corn dollies, sun wheels, special loaves of bread, wheat, harvesting (threshing) tools and the Full Moon. Altar decorations might include corn dollies and/or kirn babies (corn cob dolls) to symbolize the Mother Goddess of the Harvest. Other appropriate decorations include Summer flowers and grains. You might also wish to have a loaf of whole cracked wheat or multigrain bread upon the altar.</p>

<p>Deities associated with Lughnassadh are all Grain and Agriculture Deities, Sun Gods, Mother Goddesses and Father Gods. Particular emphasis is placed on Lugh, Demeter, Ceres, the Corn Mother and John Barleycorn (the personification of malt liquor). Key actions associated with Lammas are receiving and harvesting, honoring the Parent Deities, honoring the Sun Gods and Goddesses, as well as celebration of the First Harvest.</p>

<p>It is considered a time of Thanksgiving and the first of three Pagan Harvest Festivals, when the plants of Spring wither and drop their fruits or seeds for our use as well as to ensure future crops. Also, first grains and fruits of the Earth are cut and stored for the dark Winter months.</p>

<p>Activities appropriate for this time of the year are the baking of bread and wheat weaving - such as the making of Corn Dollies, or other God &amp; Goddess symbols. Sand candles can be made to honor the Goddess and God of the sea. You may want to string Indian corn on black thread to make a necklace, and bake corn bread sticks shaped like little ears of corn for your Sabbat cakes. The Corn Dolly may be used both as a fertility amulet and as an altar centerpiece. Some bake bread in the form of a God-figure or a Sun Wheel - if you do this, be sure to use this bread in the Cakes and Ale Ceremony.</p>

<p>You can create a Solar Wheel or a Corn Man Wheel using a wire coat hanger, cardboard, and several ears of Indian corn complete with the husks. Here is how: bend the wire hanger into a circle keeping the hook to hang it by. Cut out a small cardboard circle to glue the tips of the ears of corn onto. You may want to create your Corn Man Wheel as a pentagram using five ears, or a Solar Wheel using eight ears to represent one ear for each Sabbat. Attach the ears of Indian corn around the perimeter of the wire circle. Wrap the husks around and glue where necessary, leave some of the husks hanging loose to fray out from the edges and make it more decorative. Where the ears of corn meet in the center, glue them together. This is where the cardboard circle comes in to use.</p>

<p>It is customary to consume bread or something from the First Harvest during the Lughnassadh Ritual. Other actions include the gathering of first fruits and the study of Astrology. Some Pagans symbolically throw pieces of bread into a fire during the Lammas ritual.</p>

<p>The celebration of Lammas is a pause to relax and open yourself to the change of the Season so that you may be one with its energies and accomplish what is intended. Visits to fields, orchards, lakes and wells are also traditional. It is considered taboo not to share your food with others.</p>

<p>Spellwork for prosperity, abundance and good fortune are especially appropriate now, as well as spells for connectedness, career, health and financial gain.</p>

<p>Colors appropriate for Lughnassadh are red, orange, gold, and yellow. Also green, citrine and gray. Candles might be golden yellow, orange, green, or light brown. Stones to use during Lammas include yellow diamonds, aventurine, sardonyx, peridot and citrine. Animals associated with this time are roosters and calves. Mythical creatures include the phoenix, griffins, basilisks, centaurs and speaking skulls. Plants associated with Lammas are corn, rice, wheat, rye and ginseng. Traditional herbs of the Lammas Sabbat include acacia flowers, aloes, cornstalks, cyclamen, fenugreek, frankincense, heather, hollyhock, myrtle, oak leaves, sunflower, and wheat. Incense for the Lughnassadh Sabbat Ritual might include aloes, rose, rose hips, rosemary, chamomile, passionflower, frankincense, and sandalwood.</p>&quot;
&quot;91&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	7/31/2004 12:54 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (8 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;Loo\&quot; not \&quot;Lug\&quot;, \&quot;LOOO!\&quot;</p>

<p>I keep mispronuciating stuff my wicca wife would beat me for, lol.</p>

<p>We're celebrating by having a Cornbread feast, what you guys having?</p>&quot;
&quot;91&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	7/31/2004 7:46 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (9 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>OMG! I WILL BE CELEBRATING WITH CORNS!...BUT...</p>

<p>THAT MAKES ME A \&quot;POPCORNHEADED\&quot;????</p>

<p>OMG!</p>

<p>Im seriously thinking to avoid this sabbat.</p>

<p>I'M NOT A POPCORNHEADED!</p>

<p>lol</p>

<p>ahhahaahahhahahah</p>&quot;
&quot;91&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/13/2005 3:48 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (10 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>You might be a REDNECK PAGAN if...<br />
If you think a goblet is a young turkey.... If you think Drawing Down the Moon means demolishing the outhouse.... If you think a \&quot;Sidhe\&quot; is a girl....<br />
If your idea of the \&quot;Goddess\&quot; is the Coors Swedish Bikini Ski Team.... If your Bard plays the banjo....<br />
If your lawn is decorated with at least one, preferably two or more, plastic pink flamingos, whom you regard as your familiars.... If your Wand of Power is a cattle prod.... If you call the Quarters by invoking \&quot;Billy, Joe, Jim and Bob\&quot;.... If you call the Gods by hollerin' \&quot;Hey y'all !\&quot;.... If you've ever harvested ritual herbs with a weed wacker.... If your ritual staff is a double barrel shotgun.... If you've ever blessed chewing tobacco or snuff.... If your ritual wine is Maddog 20/20, Night Train or White Lady 21.... If your altar-cloth is a rebel flag....<br />
If you use junk cars to mark the four corners of your circle.... If your Eternal Flame just happens to be under a still.... If you use an engine block for an altar.... If your High Priestess is your cousin - as well as your wife.... If your pickup truck has an Athame rack.... If your crystal ball is made of polystyrene (i.e., a bowling ball).... If your High Priestess has a spittoon on her altar.... If your ceremonial garb consists of cut-offs and a tube top.... If you think a \&quot;family tradition\&quot; is a dating club... If you've reached the 3rd degree but not the 3rd grade.... If your coven's secret names for the God and Goddess are \&quot;Cooter\&quot; and \&quot;Sweet Cheeks\&quot;.....<br />
If your ceremonial chalice says \&quot;Budweiser\&quot; on it... If chewing tobacco is considered a sacred herb... If your circle dance includes the words \&quot;dosey-do\&quot;.... If your altar pentacle is a photo of John Wayne's star on the Hollywood \&quot;Walk Of Fame\&quot;.....<br />
If your coven chose it's High Priest at a belching contest.... If they chose their High Priestess at a wet t-shirt night... If your annointing oil smells like \&quot;Old Spice\&quot;... If you have ever refilled your chalice from a keg... If your Goddess picture says \&quot;Miss September\&quot; at the bottom.... If your God statue looks a little too much like Elvis Presley... If you have ever written a spell on the back of a Denny's menu... If you have ever cancelled a coven meeting to watch Pay-Per-View wrestling on TV...<br />
If your cakes and ale consist of moonpies and a cold \&quot;Bud\&quot;... If your coven sword says \&quot;Power Rangers\&quot; on it... If your Book Of Shadows has a picture of Kyle Petty or Dale Earnhart on it....<br />
If your divination kit consists of a picture of Dionne Warwick and a 1-900 number...<br />
If your idea of a pilgrimage to a sacred circle is going to the Indy<br />
500....<br />
If your ceremonial head-dress has a bill and says \&quot;Chevrolet\&quot; on it.... If you chose \&quot;Jim Bob\&quot; or \&quot;Stormin Normin\&quot; as a magickal name... If you think charging is done with a Master Card... If your Balefire says \&quot;Coleman\&quot; on it...<br />
If your covenstead says \&quot;Winnebago\&quot; on the side, you're NOT neccesarily a redneck Pagan, but if your covenstead's up on blocks, well...... If your initiatory ordeal consisted of being blind-folded with a confederate flag and leg-wrestling...<br />
If your idea of a Pagan festival consists of a tailgate party and tickets to the superbowl...<br />
If your ceremonial chants are by Garth Brooks... If your coven's guided meditations start out with a burger at \&quot;Hooter's\&quot;...<br />
If you think a \&quot;Gerald Gardner\&quot; is farm equipment... If you have ever called the National Enquirer because you raised a potato that resembled the Willendorf Goddess... If your anointing oil is 30 weight....<br />
If you have EVER worked love magick on livestock ...AND FAILED.... You<br />
are definately a Redneck Pagan!</p>&quot;
&quot;91&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	6/19/2005 8:16 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (11 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>WELCOME SUMMER SOLSTICE!!!!!!</p>

<p>Let&acute;s celebrate Litha Sabbat!</p>

<p>Hurray!</p>&quot;
&quot;91&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/19/2005 5:09 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (12 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>*Litha LiThA LITHA SABBAT!*</p>

<p>{Damn forgot what Litha was, Zag's gonna kill me..,}</p>&quot;
&quot;91&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	6/20/2005 9:11 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (13 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>And you pretend to be a pagan????</p>

<p>You are dead from now on for me!</p>&quot;
&quot;91&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	6/20/2005 9:34 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (14 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>Litha<br />
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.</p>

<p>Litha, the entire light half of the year, is centered upon Midsummer, with which it is easily identified, so that the summer solstice holiday is often referred to as Litha, especially in the recreated calendar used in the revived Germanic religion of Asatru. It is widely asserted that, in the pre-Christian Germanic calendar, the solstice was referred to as \&quot;Litha\&quot;, a term especially endorsed by contemporary neopagans, but the term is specifically Anglo-Saxon.</p>

<p>Its widespread use as the name for this holiday may trace back only to its appearance in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and its origins are specifically Anglo-Saxon. The only reference for the Anglo-Saxon calendar we have is Bede's De tempore rationum, written from a Christian perspective in the 8th century. Bede gives Anglo-Saxon names for the months of June and July &AElig;rra Litha and &AElig;ftera Litha, the \&quot;foreLitha\&quot; and the \&quot;afterLitha\&quot;, giving rise to the connection of the solstitial celebration as Litha.</p>&quot;
&quot;91&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/22/2005 10:42 am <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (15 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>*LoL! Here we go again, back to the land of the evil and the dead, lol. Actually, my Litha was miserable, it rained most of the way thru it. Rained, drizzled, muggied, and mostly miserable. Maybe next year's will be better?*</p>&quot;
&quot;91&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	6/22/2005 1:25 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (16 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>WHY YOU FELT MISERABLE?</p>

<p>Tell me... I was ill too.</p>&quot;
&quot;91&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/22/2005 7:55 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (17 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>*It was all the GoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdGoDgOdDaMdAmDaMdAmDaMdAmDaMdAmDaMdAmDaMdAmDaMdAmDaMdAmDaMdAmDaMdAmDaMdAmDaMdAmDaMdAmDaMdAmDaMdAmDaMdAmDaMdAmDaMdAmDaMdAmDaMdAm SuNsHiNe of the previous days, it builds, it sickens, it wastes me. If I hear AnYoNe else call this or these a Beautiful Day I WILL KILL THEIR TAN NECKS OUT!*</p>&quot;
&quot;91&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/19/2005 6:38 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (18 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>All in Good Fun, We're Picking on Everyone!<br />
You Might Be a Pagan If...</p>

<p>...someone asks for change for a dollar, and you call quarters.</p>

<p>...you're on Pat Robertson's \&quot;worry list\&quot;.</p>

<p>...you're 20 minutes late... for everything.</p>

<p>...you boast about the size of your athame.</p>

<p>...you get sunburned in \&quot;odd\&quot; places.</p>

<p>...you can't keep your phone bill paid, but you own every Llewellyn book in print.</p>

<p>...you can pronounce \&quot;athame\&quot; and generally correct those who can't.</p>

<p>...you're giving directions, and you say, \&quot;Turn widdershins onto Marginal Way...\&quot;</p>

<p>...you accidentally endorse your check with your Craft name.</p>

<p>...your kids and pets are all named after stones, herbs, elements, or deities.</p>

<p>...a cop searches your vehicle and you have to talk him out of busting you for possession of mugwort.</p>

<p>...you call 1-900 psychic lines and do a reading for them!</p>

<p>...you're going hungry, but dammit, you've got the finest crystal ball in town.</p>

<p>...you have a kitchen cupboard designated just for candles.</p>

<p>...you accidentally refer to the basketball team as the Boston \&quot;Keltics.\&quot;</p>

<p>...you drop something on your foot and scream, \&quot;Oh Goddessdammit!\&quot;</p>

<p>...during an orgasm, you start to do a Goddess chant.</p>

<p>...you still can't decide which shade of black is \&quot;your colour\&quot;.</p>

<p>...you make money the old fashioned way - a green candle, some bayberry oil...</p>

<p>...you read Starhawk for entertainment.</p>

<p>...you read Buckland for laughs.</p>

<p>...your idea of a beach book is Drawing Down the Moon.</p>

<p>...you play \&quot;Go Fish\&quot; with Tarot cards.</p>

<p>...you bought a Dodge because the emblem looks like a pentacle.</p>

<p>...you thought The Wicker Man was a documentary.</p>

<p>...you knew The Craft was not.</p>

<p>...you do your Christmas shopping in Salem.</p>

<p>...you celebrate the New Year at Halloween.</p>

<p>...you can tell when the moon is full without looking.</p>

<p>...your pharmacopoeia resembles the Frugal Gourmet's spice rack.</p>

<p>...your idea of a pick-up line is, \&quot;Hey, nice Athame.\&quot;</p>

<p>...there is an over-abundance of ravens around your home.</p>

<p>...you can walk through the woods and resemble a Disney movie.</p>

<p>...dancing, chanting, and drumming in the woods doesn't sound strange to you.</p>

<p>...dancing, chanting, and drumming in the woods is, in fact, something you regularly do..</p>

<p>...you have to bite your tongue when someone says, \&quot;Hey, you only go around once!\&quot;</p>

<p>...your grade-schooler is sent home for fighting... about theology.</p>

<p>...your idea of fun is telling some poor schmuck all about his rune pendant when he honestly has no idea. (\&quot;Uh, my girlfriend gave it to me. I just wear it to be nice. Yeah\&quot;).</p>

<p>...you're sworn in in court, you bring your own grimoire.</p>

<p>...you've been seen talking to cats. They talk back. You understand what they're saying.</p>

<p>...when asked if you believe in God, you ask, \&quot;Which one?\&quot;</p>

<p>...you know what \&quot;widdershins\&quot; means.</p>

<p>...you have an entire spice cabinet and you don't cook.</p>

<p>...you know that laurel and bay leaves are the same thing.</p>

<p>...you have a frequent buyer card at the local antique bookstore. The proprietor of said bookstore picks out anything to do with the Celts and saves it for you.</p>

<p>...you think Mercedes Lackey should be a cultural icon.</p>

<p>...you know that there are exceptions to the laws of physics. You've caused them.</p>

<p>...the first thing your guests say is, \&quot;My, that's a nice...altar...you have there.\&quot;</p>

<p>...on Halloween, you yell \&quot;Happy New Year!\&quot; at passers-by.</p>

<p>...you know that Christmas trees were originally pagan symbols. That's why you bought one.</p>

<p>...you have friends who say they are elves. You believe them.</p>

<p>...you commit blasphemy in the plural.</p>

<p>...upon dying, your first thought is, \&quot;Darn it, not AGAIN.\&quot;</p>

<p>...when you say \&quot;Mother Nature,\&quot; you don't mean it in an anthropomorphic way.</p>

<p>...you know that Gaia is NOT the lady on Captain Planet.</p>

<p>...you think The Mists of Avalon should be a religious text. You use it as such.</p>

<p>...in Religion 100, you were disappointed because they didn't cover YOUR gods.</p>

<p>...you know that there is a right way and a wrong way to draw a pentacle. You can explain the difference.</p>

<p>...you've spent the last year and a half looking for a familiar.</p>

<p>...you talk to trees. They talk back.</p>

<p>...you know dragons and fae exist. You've seen them.</p>

<p>...you've seen \&quot;The Craft.\&quot; You know where they were making stuff up in \&quot;The Craft.\&quot;</p>

<p>You have explained this to other people.</p>

<p>You can do it better than they did it in \&quot;The Craft.\&quot;</p>

<p>...you understand the symbolism behind a maypole.</p>

<p>...you've ever ended a phone call with \&quot;so mote it be.\&quot;</p>

<p>...your children go around telling people that \&quot;the Goddess loves you.\&quot;</p>

<p>...you find a cat hair in your pot luck plate, but instead of freaking you simply smile, secure in the knowledge that it was home-made..</p>

<p>...you're reading this page. You understand what it's talking about. You have more to add.</p>

<p>You Know You're Not a City Pagan If...</p>

<p>...your table of correspondences lists Citronella Yellow as the color for all four quarters.</p>

<p>...you actually know what kind of wood your staff is made of, and where it grew.</p>

<p>...you can actually see the northern star from your ritual circle, instead of figuring out directions from a metro area map.</p>

<p>...your Goddess wields a real scythe at Lammas, and has room to swing it without removing a human limb.</p>

<p>...you think of crystals as something that comes from a cave, not a vial.</p>

<p>...grounding means touching it, not imagining it...</p>

<p>...you've never ever used a plastic flower in circle.</p>

<p>You Might Be a Yuppie Pagan If...</p>

<p>...your BMW stands out among the Toyotas and VWs at the Grand Coven and gatherings.</p>

<p>...your ritual preparation includes stopping at the dry cleaner.</p>

<p>...you purchase astrological charts for companies listed on the NASDAQ.</p>

<p>...you use an alphanumeric pager in circle to represent Air.</p>

<p>...you try to break a $100 bill in the donation pot at a public circle.</p>

<p>...you worry that you don't have a robe that goes well with bare feet.</p>

<p>...jet-lag is a common excuse for being late to coven.</p>

<p>...Perrier is the only water you will tolerate in the West.</p>

<p>...you initiate your lawyer, insurance agent, and cardiologist just to be on the safe side.</p>

<p>...you never do a healing ritual for your car.</p>

<p>...perfect love and perfect trust in your coven oath are annotated with footnotes and conditions.</p>

<p>...you have a notarized pre-handfasting agreement.</p>

<p>...your first degree initiation had valet parking.</p>

<p>...spilled wax really matters to you.</p>

<p>...you have a Ginsu athame.</p>

<p>...cakes and wine for a dozen sets you back $139.</p>

<p>...your ritual bath is a Jacuzzi.</p>

<p>...you don't do astral projection, frequent flyer miles are so much easier.</p>

<p>...the gardener spends more time in your outdoor temple than you do.</p>

<p>...your familiar is rented.</p>

<p>...you are offended by the \&quot;We are the old people...\&quot; chant ever since the facelift.</p>

<p>...five-fold kiss or not, the thought of lips on your Guccis turns you on.</p>

<p>...you had a pocket added to your ritual robe for your cellular phone.</p>

<p>...you would go to Pagan festivals if they would just hold them at a nice resort.</p>

<p>...you wouldn't use a script in ritual, that's what the laptop computer on the altar is for.</p>

<p>...if \&quot;In the cool of the evening, we used to gather...\&quot; makes you think of getting in a late 18 holes.</p>

<p>...your ritual tools are itemized on your homeowners insurance.</p>

<p>...you wear paste replicas of your ritual jewelry to rituals.</p>

<p>...after casting the circle you feel compelled to click that alarm thing on your keychain.</p>

<p>...you have a tattoo designed by Nybor and paid for the rights to the design.</p>

<p>...the square footage of your ritual circle is a status thing.</p>

<p>...your covenstead has gone condo.</p>

<p>...you seldom are asked to call North since everyone knows you just don't do dirt.</p>

<p>...the ritual wine is more European than your tradition.</p>

<p>You Might Be a Techie Pagan If...</p>

<p>...you have a Disk of Shadows.</p>

<p>...the gods and goddesses communicate with you by e-mail.</p>

<p>...your ritual bonfire has an extension cord.</p>

<p>...the address of your convenstead begins with \&quot;http://\&quot;...</p>

<p>...erecting the temple entails formatting more than 4 disks.</p>

<p>... you invite the God and Goddess to come online.</p>

<p>...you call the Watch Towers on your cell-tell.</p>

<p>...you do most of your correspondence by email and sign off with \&quot;Blessed Be\&quot; or B*B.</p>

<p>...you keep a Disk of Shadows (with encrypted backups).</p>

<p>...you draw down the moon using a light-pen.</p>

<p>...you end a circle with Ctrl-Alt-Del.</p>

<p>...you have ever attached ribbons to a May Pole using a staple gun.</p>

<p>...you don't call it a ritual, you call it a Macro.</p>

<p>...you refer to deities using 3-letter acronyms (ODN, LKI, THR).</p>

<p>...your drumming is done on a CD player (pre-recorded).</p>

<p>...drawing down a circle is a POST (power on self test).</p>

<p>...passing the cakes and ale entails using a /me command.</p>

<p>...you calculate the phases of the moon with Windows '95.</p>

<p>...you do cord magick with ethernet.</p>

<p>...while on Internet Relay Chat, you have ever tried to discourage netsplit or lag with visualization... and had it WORK.</p>

<p>...you participate in online rituals more than you do FTF.</p>

<p>...you refer to eclectic ritual as cross-platforming.</p>

<p>...you refer to solitary practice as a stand alone.</p>

<p>...you tap into the collective unconscious using Netscape.</p>

<p>...your Book of Shadows has a 6-digit version number.</p>

<p>...your OBE's begin with a netsplit.</p>

<p>...your Star Trek screen-saver signals when your meditation period is over.</p>

<p>...your Beltane ritual includes more than one news group.</p>

<p>...you ritually down your server for Samhain.</p>

<p>... your Yule ritual involves defragmentation.</p>

<p>...your altar cloth is a mouse pad.</p>

<p>...your altar has a keyboard.</p>

<p>...your athame has a SCSI interface.</p>

<p>...your candles have batteries.</p>

<p>...your cauldron is a crock-pot.</p>

<p>...your chimes are electronic.</p>

<p>...your circle is a token ring.</p>

<p>...your cone of power has a surge suppressor.</p>

<p>...your coven is spread over a 12,000 square mile area.</p>

<p>...your crystal ball has a horizontal-hold control.</p>

<p>...your daemons collect news for you.</p>

<p>...your deities include Murphy and Gates.</p>

<p>...your familiar is a computer mouse.</p>

<p>...your herbs are always mail-ordered or ordered by e-shopping.</p>

<p>...your idea of a great retreat has a Computer City, electricity, and a TV nearby ....</p>

<p>...your incense is by Glade.</p>

<p>...your magic wand is a light pen.</p>

<p>...your magical name, email address, and online name are all the same.</p>

<p>...your magical writing is done in binary code or C++.</p>

<p>...your patron deity has a homepage.</p>

<p>...your pentacle is made of computer chips.</p>

<p>...your ritual robes conceal a pocket protector.</p>

<p>...your search for truth involves regular expressions.</p>

<p>...your tarot cards multi-task.</p>

<p>...your technician compains about the wax and incense ash on your motherboard.</p>

<p>...instead of asking what tradition someone comes from, you ask what operating system they run.</p>

<p>...when your quarter candles burn out, the UPS backup system kicks in.</p>

<p>...you call your corners on a cellular phone..</p>

<p>...you've had to remove candle wax off your keyboard.</p>

<p>...you charge your ritual tools - with a Visa..</p>

<p>...you use a remote control in place of an athame..</p>

<p>...you download your book of shadows..</p>

<p>...you cast your circle in a chat room..</p>

<p>...your familiar is a mouse..</p>

<p>...you attend ritual skyclad because it's too much trouble to get dressed for a computer..</p>

<p>...your magical name, e-mail address, and on-line name are all the same.</p>

<p>...you refer to eclectic ritual as cross-platforming.</p>

<p>...your Beltane ritual includes more than one news group.</p>

<p>...your candles have batteries.</p>

<p>...casting the circle changes an (int) to a (float).</p>

<p>...your Star Trek screen-saver signals when your meditation period is over.</p>

<p>You Might Be an Innercity Pagan If...</p>

<p>...your Ritual Wand is made by The Club.</p>

<p>...casting a protective Circle includes calling on the patron deities of Smith &amp; Wesson.</p>

<p>...your Quarter guardians are wearing their \&quot;colors.\&quot;</p>

<p>...traffic jams are a common excuse for being late to Circle.</p>

<p>...you refer to your HP and HPS as \&quot;Home-Boy\&quot; and \&quot;Ms. Thang.\&quot;</p>

<p>...the Charge of the Goddess is done in rap.</p>

<p>...witch wars involve drive-by hexings.</p>

<p>You Might Be an Aging Pagan If...</p>

<p>... you start to notice that Spinner has nice posture.</p>

<p>... you like the Maypole Ritual because of the nice colored ribbons.</p>

<p>... paying extra for heated space starts to sound appropriate.</p>

<p>-when you seriously want to shake the next newbie who asks for a \&quot;kewl\&quot; love spell.</p>

<p>- when you lose track of when the full moon is, cause your period *isnt* due then, or any *other* time....</p>

<p>- when you decide that making your own candles is all well and good, but the energy expended making them, to say nothing of the time you *dont* have, hardly makes them worth the effort.</p>

<p>... it takes both KY and Ben Gay to get through the Great Rite.</p>

<p>..the symbolic Great Rite is enough.</p>

<p>...Circle gets raised more than you do.</p>

<p>..you have cookware older than some of your Circle members.</p>

<p>..you can't meditate anymore because everyone keeps thinking you're dead.</p>

<p>...your ritual robe involves wool and a turtleneck... all year through.</p>

<p>...support hose becomes a part of Ritual garb.</p>

<p>...you're heard asking, \&quot;Silver who?\&quot;</p>

<p>...the size of your Athame really doesn't matter anymore.</p>

<p>...you arrive for Ritual ON TIME.</p>

<p>...you're not sure which are hot flashes and which are God Experiences.</p>

<p>..the Ritual mead makes your denture adhesive dissolve.</p>

<p>...Cakes and Ale becomes Prune Juice and Bran Muffins.</p>

<p>..your original Craft books are no longer in print.</p>

<p>...you consider speaking with a NewAger to be an Out-of-Body experience.</p>

<p>.... you refer to Alistair Crowley or Sybil Leek as \&quot;that whipper-snapper\&quot;</p>

<p>... you say things to new coven members beginning with \&quot;In my day...\&quot;</p>

<p>... you have ever lost your dentures in the scrying bowl.</p>

<p>.... the Ten Commandments seem like \&quot;New Age Drivel\&quot; to you.</p>

<p>... the Crone looks like your sister or your wife or your girlfriend.</p>

<p>...the Crone IS your sister or your wife or your girlfriend.</p>

<p>... you consecrated your cane so you could use it to cast the Circle.</p>

<p>... your housepets are older than some of your coven members.</p>

<p>.... you are conducting a past life regression and a new coven member was your mother in her last life.</p>

<p>... your magickal name is in Old English because that is your native tounge.</p>

<p>... you were there when your current High Priestess was born.</p>

<p>You might Be a Militant Pagan If...</p>

<p>...you use a flame-thrower to light the altar candles.</p>

<p>...your athame has a bayonet attachment to fit on your M-16.</p>

<p>...your robe is made of camouflage material.</p>

<p>...your cakes &amp; wine come from MRE's</p>

<p>...your book of shadows contains plans on defusing bombs, poison antidotes and basic survival techniques.</p>

<p>...your circle is marked by barb-wire.</p>

<p>...you have to ride an ATV or HumVee to get to the Covenstead.</p>

<p>...you use an artillery shell casing for your God symbol</p>

<p>...you take down a tent to move the Covenstead.</p>

<p>...your familiar is either a Doberman, Rotweiller or German Shepherd.</p>

<p>...you use a hubcap for a scrying dish.</p>

<p>...you use teargas to smudge when doing banishings.</p>

<p>...your goddess symbol is Tank Girl</p>

<p>...1st degree training includes Ninjitsu or other forms of martial arts.</p>

<p>...your circle name is Spike, Slash, Ripcord, Hawkeye, Bubba, or anything that ends with 'ster'.</p>

<p>...you use machine gun fire to cast your circle.</p>

<p>...instead of using an acorn or pine cone, you use a hand grenade for a God symbol (if there isn't an artillery shell available).</p>

<p>...you use a compass for a divination tool.</p>

<p>...you use a bullet on a string for a pendulum.</p>

<p>...you call your High Priest \&quot;Commander\&quot;, and your High Priestess as \&quot;General\&quot; or \&quot;Bitch Queen\&quot;.</p>

<p>You Might Be a Deaf Pagan If...<br />
(Submitted by a Deaf Pagan, member of the Deaf Pagan Group)</p>

<p>...you have ever had to go to a speech therapist just to learn how to pronounce your Goddesses, Gods, or Sabbats.</p>

<p>...at a Spiritual Gathering you are being introduced to someone and your interpreter turns to the individual and says \&quot;Can you tell me how you spell that??\&quot;</p>

<p>...the statue of the Goddess that sits on your altar wears hearing aids.</p>

<p>...you've ever stayed up all night with friends discussing various ways to sign \&quot;witch.\&quot;</p>

<p>...while invoking the elements in ASL, you've accidentally cut yourself with your athame. (I recommend using your wand instead.)</p>

<p>...you've ever gotten tendonitis from trying to fingerspell the Goddess chant over and over and over.</p>

<p>...you've ever had to explain \&quot;skyclad\&quot; (as in the possibility that some folks might be) to your local interpreter coordinating services for an upcoming gathering.</p>

<p>...you've ever requested that participants shine a flashlight up in their faces while performing an outdoor evening ritual.</p>

<p>...your best friend is the only woman at the ritual wearing a top, because you need a dark background to see her hands for signing.</p>

<p>...you can cast a circle, call the elements, invoke the deities, raise energy, work magic and cast a spell without saying a word, and feel afterwards the beauty, power, healing, and wisdom of the Old Ones, then by golly you could be a Deaf Pagan.</p>

<p>You Know Your Coven is Getting Old When...</p>

<p>...the ritual feast is pureed.</p>

<p>...last Beltaine the coven decided it would be nice to go out to dinner to celebrate.</p>

<p>...the last time you tried to do a spiral dance your oxygen feeds got tangled.</p>

<p>...Viagra is kept in the coven supplies.</p>

<p>...the maiden of the coven is a grandmother.</p>

<p>...the ritual room is outfitted with defibrillators.</p>

<p>...the coveners drive their RV's to Scottsdale for Mabon.</p>

<p>...when you are at a festival you go to bed at sunset.</p>

<p>...it takes the whole coven to move the cauldron.</p>

<p>...the high priest still has a vendetta going against Richard Nixon.</p>

<p>...you find yourself using your pendulum over the stock pages in the newspaper.</p>

<p>...you tell an initiate that in your day you had to slog through five feet of snow uphill both ways when you did a Yule ritual.</p>

<p>...you drop your teeth in the ritual cup.</p>

<p>...at Samhain you see more of your coveners in the Wild Hunt than you do in circle.</p>

<p>...you put your athame in the chalice during ritual but you can't remember why.</p>

<p>...you hold an all night blow-out drum frenzy and none of your neighbors noticed.</p>

<p>...you use Glenn Miller records for trance music.</p>

<p>...all of your ritual robes are tie-dyed</p>

<p>...your coven has a 401(k) retirement plan.<br />
...a nitro pill vial replaces the crystal on your pendant.</p>

<p>...no one's successfully jumped the Beltaine fire since 1983.</p>

<p>...when the coven sings, \&quot;Creak and groan, creak and groan . . .\&quot;</p>

<p>...when you set comfy chairs around the circle.</p>

<p>...when you sit on the floor and can't get up again.</p>

<p>...you do anointings with Aspercreme.</p>

<p>...the oak tree your coven planted died of old age.</p>

<p>...you use Bran Muffins and Prune Juice for Cakes &amp; Ale because you need the extra fiber.</p>

<p>...you don't use salt to consecrate you altar because you need to stay away from extra sodium.</p>

<p>...you use a walker during the Wild Hunt</p>

<p>...you prefer to rent a Hall for rituals because the bathrooms are closer.</p>

<p>...you need a flashlight to find the candles.</p>

<p>{Suprisingly some of these did apply, not surpringly, I just might be a little bit Pagan, lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;91&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	RUFUSC  	9/21/2005 8:57 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (19 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>MERRY MABON 2005!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	2/2/2004 9:11 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>Coffee: The New Health Food?<br />
Plenty of health benefits are brewing in America's beloved beverage, coffee.<br />
By Sid  Kirchheimer <br />
Reviewed By Brunilda  Nazario, MD<br />
on Monday, January 26, 2004<br />
WebMD Feature</p>

<p>Why Coffee May Be the New Health Food</p>

<p>Want a drug that could lower your risk of diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and colon cancer? That could lift your mood and treat headaches? That could lower your risk of cavities?</p>

<p>If it sounds too good to be true, think again.</p>

<p>Coffee, the much maligned but undoubtedly beloved beverage, just made headlines for possibly cutting the risk of the latest disease epidemic, type 2 diabetes.<br />
And the real news seems to be that the more you drink, the better.</p>

<p>Reducing Disease Risk<br />
After analyzing data on 126,000 people for as long as 18 years, Harvard researchers calculate that compared with not partaking in America's favorite morning drink, downing one to three cups of caffeinated coffee daily can reduce diabetes risk by single digits. But having six cups or more each day slashed men's risk by 54% and women's by 30% over java avoiders.</p>

<p>Though the scientists give the customary \&quot;more research is needed\&quot; before they recommend you do overtime at Starbuck's to specifically prevent diabetes, their findings, reported just two weeks ago, are very similar to those in a less-publicized Dutch study last year. And perhaps more importantly, it's the latest of hundreds of studies suggesting that coffee may be something of a health food -- especially in higher amounts.</p>

<p>In recent decades, some 19,000 studies have been done examining coffee's impact on health. And for the most part, their results are as pleasing as a gulp of freshly brewed Breakfast Blend for the 108 million Americans who routinely enjoy this traditionally morning</p>

<p>-- and increasingly daylong --</p>

<p>ritual. In practical terms, regular coffee drinkers include the majority of U.S. adults and a growing number of children.</p>

<p>\&quot;Overall, the research shows that coffee is far more healthful than it is harmful,\&quot; says Tomas DePaulis, PhD, research scientist at Vanderbilt University's Institute for Coffee Studies, which conducts its own medical research and tracks coffee studies from around the world. \&quot;For most people, very little bad comes from drinking it, but a lot of good.\&quot;</p>

<p>Consider this: At least six studies indicate that people who drink coffee on a regular basis are up to 80% less likely to develop Parkinson's, with three showing the more they drink, the lower the risk. Other research shows that compared to not drinking coffee, at least two cups daily can translate to a 25% reduced risk of colon cancer, an 80% drop in liver cirrhosis risk, and nearly half the risk of gallstones.</p>

<p>Coffee even offsets some of the damage caused by other vices, some research indicates. \&quot;People who smoke and are heavy drinkers have less heart disease and liver damage when they regularly consume large amounts of coffee compared to those who don't,\&quot; says DePaulis.</p>

<p>There's also some evidence that coffee may help manage asthma and even control attacks when medication is unavailable, stop a headache, boost mood, and even prevent cavities.</p>

<p>The Benefits of Caffeine<br />
Is it the caffeine? The oodles of antioxidants in coffee beans, some of which become especially potent during the roasting process? Even other mysterious properties that warrant this intensive study?</p>

<p>Actually, yes.</p>

<p>Some of coffee's reported benefits are a direct result of its higher caffeine content: An eight ounce cup of drip-brewed coffee contains about 85 mg -- about three and a half times more than the same serving of tea or cola or one ounce of chocolate.</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	2/2/2004 10:47 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (2 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>Testify to the coffee god...black coffee eases asthma attacks (the milk causes more phlegm)...haven't had a cavity since i started drinking it at 9...lol my liver is grand and now i can justify coffee even more...WOOHOO</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/3/2004 10:34 am <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (3 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>{Never been called a Coffee God, but ty, and yes, it's darn good for you.}</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	2/3/2004 2:43 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (4 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>Hahahahahahahahahaha i forgot to factor you into my post...I meant that COFFEE is a god :P</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/3/2004 8:39 pm <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (5 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>{At least it's a God that I'm allied with. I had to evict the last one for Fire and Flood Damages, can't have types like that driving down the property values of this planet. And what a temper and superiority complex on him, but he could'nt weather a full assualt, and so in parting he says this Revelation: Armageddon my @$$ outta here.}</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	royalT  	2/4/2004 7:07 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (6 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>LOL!!!  Got any stats for the instant variety. Cause I don't wanna purchase a drippy coffee maker.</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/4/2004 10:57 pm <br />
To: 	royalT 	 (7 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>{Maybe the same, better of you get it in the teabag type form, not as heart-stoppingly strong, but smoother taste.}</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	2/4/2004 11:02 pm <br />
To: 	royalT 	 (8 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>I already have a drippy coffee maker but she only makes instant...:(</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	royalT  	2/5/2004 6:32 pm <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (9 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>I forgot about the drippy coffee maker!!!!!!!!!!!</p>

<p>:)   :$</p>

<p>RoyalT</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Waterloot  	2/5/2004 10:15 pm <br />
To: 	royalT 	 (10 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>How do yas like the coffie makers that growls when there finished makeing coffie and scares the honk out of ya?</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/5/2004 10:52 pm <br />
To: 	Waterloot 	 (11 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>{Grandma had a teabrewer that would huff, wheeze, then let out this howling moan noise. That's the one thing, the only thing I had hoped to inherit. Brb coffee is'nt growling, but I think there migh be a little deisel truck lodged in the filter..,}</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	MIN0TAUR  I 	2/6/2004 5:35 pm <br />
To: 	royalT 	 (12 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>I always knew coffee is good for you, and i have not one single cavity.i have teeth like the stars (they come out at night)</p>

<p>anyhow, in my bachelordays i had cold coffe and stale doughnuts for breakfast , lunch and dinner, it's the diet of gods................hmmm, come to think of it, i am a god.</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	royalT  	2/6/2004 9:24 pm <br />
To: 	Waterloot 	 (13 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>There aren't too many things that scare the honk outta me waterloot.</p>

<p>And I have never once been scared of coffee!!!</p>

<p>Come to think of it I haven't actually used a drippy coffee maker at home either.....</p>

<p>I think I'll get one now just to see if it steals my honk..........hmmm.........</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/6/2004 11:21 pm <br />
To: 	royalT 	 (14 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>{I want a coffeemachien that honks, lol. With Honk's permissoin, I want to call it the</p>

<p>Waterlooter Coffeehooter</p>

<p>It'll make the best damn coffee this side of India. Coffee strong enough to power a rocket engine!}</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Waterloot  	2/6/2004 11:30 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (15 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>lol that sounds like some coffie maker your talking about. My freind has a coffie maker with a glass pitcher and the metal in the band that holds the handle on expands and contracts as it setting there and when it does it make a sound like glass cracking and that jumps me also but anyway that coffie maker that my mom had that growled really got me on my toes in the morning when i was half asleep and didnt know it was on. Its not only grounded it growls!</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/27/2004 11:45 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (16 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>Unfortunately, I can't drink coffee, except the decaf kind, and that's like drinking alcohol-free alcohol, if you get my drift....</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	2/27/2004 2:50 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (17 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>Hmm, problem with coffee? Allergy. or something? Notthat I'm addicted but I CANT IMAGINE LIFE WITHOUT IT! NOT A DAY!! NOOO! I prefer to have it around and available when needed, lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/29/2004 3:29 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (18 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>You're right, Mant, that's not addiction but socialization.  :D</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	3/1/2004 10:58 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (19 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>It's the only vice I have that Mrs. Meta has'nt growled about yet, in fact she insists I drink it, then comunicate, lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/3/2004 11:13 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (20 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>I can understand that.  I used to be unable to function before I had my coffee in the morning.  Now I drink hot water!</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	3/3/2004 9:56 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (21 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>Or tea. :) Mint tea and Cocoa, try it.</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/7/2004 4:50 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (22 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>Not at the same time!</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	3/8/2004 11:18 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (23 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>You never mixed a candy cane in with your cocoa? Same thing, just the adult new age alternative, okay that and I'm a little weird. The stuff I order from the Coffeeshop has them thinking I have a cast iron stomach and makes tem wanna have paramedics on standby, lol. No for me, for the people I'll run over at 65mph, on foot, for refills, lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/10/2004 6:36 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (24 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>Nope, I'd rather have my candy straight.</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	3/10/2004 10:40 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (25 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>Okay, Butterscotch and Cocoa? lol I just had to try one more flavor combo.</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/12/2004 3:53 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (26 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>Ugh, you must have a cast iron stomach!  :P</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	3/13/2004 8:30 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (27 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;&gt;Klang!! klang!!&lt;&lt;</p>

<p>Yup! :D</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/30/2004 9:15 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (28 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>People who drink lots of coffee have to run to the ladies' room all the time....or the men's room, as the case may be. :P</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	3/30/2004 7:36 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla unread 	 (29 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>Never had a cuppa coffee send me to the ladies room, but a few confusing whiskeys might refer me that direction, lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	5/5/2005 3:14 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (30 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>(took me forever to find this even with advanced search, you know how many times I mention Coffee on this phorum alone?)</p>

<p>(And now for something completely semi-related)</p>

<p>E-mail message<br />
Subject: Boiling Water<br />
Microwaving Water!<br />
(I did not know this, did you?)</p>

<p>A 26-year old man decided to have a cup of coffee. He took a cup of water and put it in the microwave to heat it up (something that he had done numerous times before). I am not sure how long he set the timer for, but he wanted to bring the water to a boil. When the timer shut the oven off, he removed the cup from the oven. As he looked into the cup, he noted that the! water was not boiling, but suddenly the water in the cup \&quot;blew up\&quot; into his face.</p>

<p>The cup remained intact until he threw it out of his hand, but all the water had flown out into his face due to the build up of energy.</p>

<p>His whole face is blistered and he has 1st and 2nd degree burns to his face which may leave scarring.</p>

<p>He also may have lost partial sight in his left eye. While at the hospital, the doctor who was attending to him stated that this is a fairly common occurrence and water (alone) should never be heated in a microwave oven. If water is heated in this manner, something should be placed in the cup to diffuse the energy such as a wooden stir stick, tea bag, etc., (nothing metal).</p>

<p>It is however a much safer choice to boil the water in a tea kettle.</p>

<p>General Electric's Response:<br />
Thanks for contacting us, I will be happy to assist you. The e-mail that you received is correct. Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point. They can actually get superheated and not bubble at all.</p>

<p>The superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved or when something like a spoon or tea bag is put into it.</p>

<p>To prevent this from happening and causing injury, do not heat any liquid for more than two minutes per cup. After heating, let the cup stand in the microwave for thirty seconds! before moving it or adding anything into it.</p>

<p>Here is what our local science teacher had to say on the matter:<br />
\&quot;Thanks for the microwave warning. I have seen this happen before. It is caused by a phenomenon known as super heating. It can occur anytime water is heated and will particularly occur if the vessel that the water is heated in is new, or when heating a small amount of water (less than half a cup).</p>

<p>What happens is that the water heats faster than the vapor bubbles can form. If the cup is very new then it is unlikely to have small surface scratches inside it that provide a place for the bubbles to form. As the bubbles cannot form and release some of the heat has built up, the liquid does not boil, and the liquid continues to heat up well past its boiling point.</p>

<p>What then usually happens is that the liquid is bumped or jarred, which is just enough of a shock to cause the bubbles to rapidly form and expel the hot liquid. The rapid formation of bubbles is also why a carbonated beverage spews when opened after having been shaken.\&quot;</p>

<p>If you pass this on you could very well save someone from a lot of pain and suffering.</p>

<p>Thank You Very Much.</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;31&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	5/11/2005 10:31 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (31 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>COFFEE IS NOT GOOD AT ALL FOR MY STOMACH!</p>

<p>lol</p>

<p>I PREFER TO DRINK HEINEKEN BEER!</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;32&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/11/2005 8:07 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (32 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>*Oh yeah that's tons better, lol.*</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;33&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	MidniteSun  	5/13/2005 6:25 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (33 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>JAVAJAVAJAVAJAVAJAVAJAVAJAVAJAVAJAVAJAVAJAVAJAVA</p>

<p>JAVAJAVAJAVAJAVAJAVAJAVAJAVAJAVAJAVAJAVAJAVAJAVA!</p>

<p>uMM...yeah..Metaman I did not see anything on that post that says how java bes good for you (oops coffiene), only how heating up water in the microwave could mean you'd be drinking your coffee through a straw fer the rest of your life...</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;34&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	MidniteSun  	5/13/2005 6:39 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (34 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>O0o0OoO0o0Oo nvm... *bes blind* all those CoffieneInducedPsychotrophicInsomniacHallucinationsOfFlyingFidgets</p>

<p>(WithJitters) twas affecting my vision...I see the light now (Those EyEz &lt;(0)&gt; &lt;(0)&gt; :S)...and yes coffee is good for stopping asthma attacks but really really bad fer ulcers.</p>

<p><br />
JAVAJAVAJAVAJAVAJAVAJAVAJAVAJAVAJAVAJAVAJAVAJAVAJAVA...</p>

<p>JAVA.</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;35&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/14/2005 6:50 pm <br />
To: 	MidniteSun unread 	 (35 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>*That explains my eyes, microwave emanations, thermal coffee power, lol.</p>

<p>Had a feeling you'd reply to this one ya caffnut!*</p>&quot;
&quot;92&quot;;&quot;36&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	5/18/2005 11:00 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (36 of 36) <br />
 	197.36 in reply to 197.35 </p>

<p>COFFE IS GOOD TO KEEP AWAKEN MY &trade;&aring;&not;&not;&szlig;!</p>

<p>LOL</p>

<p><br />
*That part of you has nothing to do with Coffee, lol, you nutcase.*<br />
________________________________________<br />
Edited 18/05/2005 17:47 ET ET by Stargoyle</p>&quot;
&quot;93&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/28/2003 1:08 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse! U.F.O.-logy!! Flying Saucer Fiction! (Moderator: Metaphorm)  Whitley Streiber books.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}: People are saying his name at the top of UFO related books, but I'm not so sure, he gives me the creeps. His eery hushed tone wide-eyed paranoid hunched over in shadows persona that I feel from him is a real turn off ten pages into most of his books.I did however LOVE \&quot;Cat Magic\&quot;!</p>

<p>MonotarRach: Ok what is the Daniken guys first name so i can look up his books and his friends books again so i can get into the flow of this thread?</p>

<p>Metaphorm:~<br />
MonotarWrench wrote:<br />
Ok what is the Daniken guys first name so i can look up his books and his friends books again so i can get into the flow of this thread?</p>

<p>HA ha ahem, lol man I'm mean. omg thats twice I changed your name, It wont happen again. ANyway, I was referred to UFO books by someone named John E. Mack. I'll look it up later. and no Daniken research was found here., but I will keep an eye out.</p>

<p>MonotarRach: Thank you so much Mantibore it is much appreciated But i think it was Heinrich or something like that and the theories were covered into a fictional manner by one of his friends...Daniken also did a documentary type thing about landing sites etc with Al from Tool time as his announcer</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}: Al...running in on Tim Allen's Space bandwagon, but Al will Never be Buzz Lightyear or teh guy from Galaxy Quest.I suspect Wilson, we never see his mouth. I think he's got the Predator mandibles, lol.</p>

<p>MonotarRach: In Al's defence it was prior to the Space comedy thread that Tim Allen went on...also Wilson was in the second Young Gun's movie wasn't he? full face and all?erm...ahem...anywaythe theory behind the afore mentioned author and his 'cronies' is based on a civilisation that was left here by pirates and that they then tried to leave notice of themselves without exposing themselves to the 'space police' types eradicating them as a threat to a world already populated with what was conceived as being the beginnings of intelligent life</p>

<p>Metaphorm: Hmmm. like leaving large stone structures here and there.Stonehenge?The faces on Easter Island?Stuff like that?</p>&quot;
&quot;93&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	9/9/2006 7:17 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (2 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;I'm reading DREAMCATCHER, by the human Stephen King! In it four childhood friend terrans gather for their yearly tradition of temporary recreational residence in a forested landscape for isolation and the opportunity to participate in licensed killing of fauna for foodfare and sport, but are torn apart violently by a nightmare from another galaxy whose plans to conquer the Earth planet supply the struggle these four written character humans play a part against. Not unlike what the humans are doing to their own planet, but at a much slower pace. Think ALIENS meets Day of the Triffids and your mental picture will be sufficiently representative of the cursory theme evaluation I'm presenting here. I'm not finished yet, so don't tell me how it concludes, or I'll evaporate your body's fluid base with heated photons. That and... I lost my slagging bookmark..,&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;93&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	9/9/2006 7:25 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (3 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;Monotar's mention of Daniken appeared to beggar a followup skim, Erich von D&Atilde;&curren;niken - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia<br />
Address: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniken">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniken</a> Changed:4:39 PM on Thursday, August 31, 2006 My good friend Wiki almost always has the scoop.&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;93&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	9/16/2006 5:47 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (4 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;I just finished DREAMCATCHER a... an earth week ago, but was a bit lax on reporting, it was just fine, ok and all. It reminded me of a remold of the IT storyline with some Tommyknockers threads wound into the circuits. In fact there are brief mentions of the IT characters, making Derry one busy scary little burg. One would have to calculate theorhetics of the aberrent mindset of the human Stephen King in so much as such my huge fake vocabulary sets, lol. I'm continued onto Frank Herbert's The GodMakers. He's got it down to an art, you could almost be tempted to go out and do it yourself and be a god by tommorow. But! But, this is fiction. Like the secret of Flight, falling and missing the ground, Ty Arthur Adams! Herbert's becoming a god happens deep in the future and outer space, the premise I see at first seems to be in order to become a god, you have to Die then Survive it? Let's see here, inssssstructionsss Ah here they be. Come upon awareness of secret aggression, come upon discernment of purpose within an animal shape, third experience death. From there the nascient god must find his own way back to life, if he can. Schroedinger's cat approach? Now so far our core character in this book discovers an alien tribe where something is amiss, secret aggression is then discovered. Then he finds these natives to be somewhat of the bluefurred chimpanzee like sort, discernment of purpose within an animal shape, these little buggers kidnappd the crew of a crashed starship and are using these humans as slaves. What comes next for Orne, the protagonist, is not a pretty thought. Especially as his new co-workers know about the process for GodMaking, and seem to be sending him on alot of risky missions.&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;93&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	9/16/2006 6:02 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (5 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>Marvel Comics aliens From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Extraterrestrials seen in Marvel Comics. List of Marvel Comics alien races</p>

<p>A<br />
Agony (comics)<br />
Air-Walker<br />
Anelle<br />
Astronomer (comics)</p>

<p>B<br />
Beta Ray Bill<br />
Brood (comics)</p>

<p>C<br />
Cadre K<br />
Captain Marvel (Marvel Comics)<br />
Carnage (comics)<br />
Celestial (comics)<br />
Cerise (comics)<br />
Champion of the Universe<br />
Chief Examiner<br />
Collector (comics)<br />
Contemplator<br />
Crusader (Marvel Comics)</p>

<p>D<br />
Karolina Dean<br />
Deathbird<br />
Deathcry<br />
Devos the Devastator<br />
Dire Wraith<br />
Dominus (Marvel Comics)<br />
Drax the Destroyer</p>

<p>E<br />
Ego the Living Planet<br />
Elders of the Universe<br />
Erik the Red (comics)</p>

<p>F<br />
Father Time (comic)<br />
Fin Fang Foom<br />
Firelord</p>

<p>G<br />
G-Type<br />
Galactus</p>

<p>G cont.<br />
Gamora<br />
Gardener (comics)<br />
Genis-Vell<br />
Gladiator (Shi'ar)<br />
Grandmaster (comics)</p>

<p>H<br />
Herr Kleiser<br />
Hulkling<br />
Hybrid (Marvel Comics)<br />
Hybrid (Venom Spawn)</p>

<p>I<br />
Imperial Guard (comics)</p>

<p>K<br />
Khan (comics)</p>

<p>L<br />
Lasher (comics)<br />
Lifeguard (comics)<br />
Lockheed (comics)<br />
Longshot<br />
Lucifer (Marvel Comics)<br />
Lyja</p>

<p>M<br />
Magus (comics)<br />
Mahr Vehl<br />
Mar-Vell<br />
Marrina Smallwood<br />
Mentor (Marvel Comics)<br />
Mojo (comics)<br />
Monstra<br />
Morg</p>

<p>N<br />
Lilandra Neramani<br />
Noh-Varr</p>

<p>O<br />
Obliterator (comics)<br />
Ord (comics)</p>

<p>P<br />
Paibok<br />
Phage (comics)<br />
Phoenix (comics)<br />
Phyla-Vell</p>

<p>P cont.<br />
Possessor (comics)</p>

<p>R<br />
Red Shift (comics)<br />
Riot (comics)<br />
Rom the Spaceknight<br />
Ronan the Accuser<br />
Runner (comics)</p>

<p>S<br />
Scream (comics)<br />
She-Venom<br />
Silver Surfer<br />
Slipstream (comics)<br />
Spaceknights<br />
Starbolt (comics)<br />
Stardust (comics)<br />
Starshine (comics)<br />
Super-Skrull<br />
Supreme Intelligence</p>

<p>T<br />
Terrax<br />
Timebreaker<br />
Titannus<br />
Toxin (comics)<br />
Trader (comics)</p>

<p>U<br />
Uatu<br />
Ultra Girl</p>

<p>V<br />
Niles Van Roekel<br />
Venom (comics)<br />
Vision (Golden Age)</p>

<p>W<br />
Warlock (New Mutants)<br />
Watcher (comics)</p>

<p>X<br />
Xavin<br />
Xemnu<br />
Xenophage</p>

<p>Retrieved from \&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Marvel_Comics_aliens\&quot;<br />
Categories: Fictional extraterrestrials | Marvel Comics characters | Fictional extraterrestrial species</p>

<p>&gt;Now I know this seems like a Bias, as I excluded DC, but this is because DC comics sucks, except for Batman, LOBO and TeenTitans, lol, and maybe a few standout others. Also this link will portal you into a whole other category of extraterrestrial fun. Read on, reply.&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;93&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	PSioniKman  	9/24/2006 1:44 pm <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (6 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>Ive seen Dreamcatcher the film, pretty cool with morgan freeman as the ageing black ops alien hunter.</p>

<p>What was the book like?</p>&quot;
&quot;93&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	9/25/2006 4:12 am <br />
To: 	PSioniKman 	 (7 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;Ah the book was good, never saw the movie though, so I had to cast all the actors myself for mental visuals. Duddits was played by Jeff Daniels, the Shweasels were animatronic, the insane crazy commander whoever, Christopher Walken, the four hunters Dan Akroyd &amp; Dana Carvey &amp; Michel Myers &amp; Jack Black, the army guy who winds up being a decent dude Ernie Hudson. They never mentioned much of a race for any of these guys so I assumed the majority were caucasoids. Tell me outta sick curiousity I'm having, did they show all the farting and fecating and all the gastronomy the book was dwelling on?&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;93&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	PSioniKman  	9/25/2006 12:35 pm <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (8 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>there was a scene that had a guy infected with the ripley virus dieing on the toilet and he was farting alot and then out cam a alien slug...pretty gross...</p>

<p>the film is worth it just for morgan freeman...</p>&quot;
&quot;93&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	9/25/2006 5:35 pm <br />
To: 	PSioniKman 	 (9 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;Ah ha Ah ha Ah haha haaa, Morgan Freeman plays the Alien Slug then, what a predicament, edit edit edit no I'm gonna stop that one right there, lol, too sick, way too wrong. Flush that, ugh. Mr. Fartiepants. That'd be that guy the found out in the woods, the one that the main character regrets not accidentally killing for most of the rest of the story.&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;93&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	9/28/2006 5:35 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (10 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;I'm currently taking a new angle look at the whole visitation phenomena in DARK SKY LEGION, it's a bit much to muddle through with alot of sociopolitical analysis and analogies blablablah, but the angle is, intergalactic planets, founded by humans millenia ago, are visited by godlike human clones created to enforce the Metastable Order, to encourage the good in mankind, and discourage the bad, right up to destroying the entire planet and starting over if need be, the angle added in is when metastable agent Maaron Denthurion arrives on OLAM a planet in some unique situation, he discovers something new, a conscience. Warning the cover of the book is may seem a little homogenous for some, as it shows a nude male of exceptional physical stature emerging from an energy bank reminiscent of The Terminator's bodybanks. So you have advanced human visiting more prmitive colonized human. A different take for sure.&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;93&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	10/6/2006 7:58 pm <br />
To: 	PSioniKman 	 (11 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;Blah, dark sky legion nearly puts me into stasis lock / to sleep. It drags on through theopolitical society analogies, and flashbacks to a weird and boring childhood for the main character, you can sense that the story desperately wants you to admire and give a damn about the characters, but they just keep falling short of worth reading. Hey psionik, I DO NOW HAVE DREAMCATCHERS ON DVD! Only names that ring a bell for me so far is Jonesy, Henry, Pete, Beaver, Horrific Entity, Duddits, Stephen King, Morgan Freeman \&quot;RobinHood\&quot;, Thomas Jane \&quot;Punisher?\&quot;, Jason Lee \&quot;Tarzan?\&quot;, Tom Sizemore \&quot;Definitely sounds like someone we've heard of somewhere before.\&quot;, Donnie Wahlberg \&quot;New Kind On The Block, omfgd, now it's a comedy?\&quot;, Industrial Light and Magic, Warner Bros, Microsoft with special appearance by PSioniKman, ok jk heheh. Will be watching it soon, will let ya know what I thought of it.&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;93&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	PSioniKman  	10/7/2006 1:39 pm <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (12 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>cool beans dood, hey maybe we should start a film review thread or suggest films for all of us to watch, i havent seen much recently but am looking forward to ghostrider when it finally gets released and of course Transformers the movie. i hear that transformers has the original optimus prime voice actor!!! sweet.</p>

<p>also i hear they are making the avengers fim, you know thor ironman etc...also an ironman film starring robert downey Jr. he should know how to play a drunk billionaire..</p>&quot;
&quot;93&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	10/7/2006 7:01 pm <br />
To: 	PSioniKman 	 (13 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;I was just thinking that when posted it, but since it was about the book originally I relaxed, lol. There is a thread for the 2007 transformers movie, takes some looking but the looking is part of the fun. There's a kind of thread for comic book news, and amen to robert downey type cast, lol.</p>

<p>What major difference I noticed about the book and movie Dreamcatchers was in the book the Greys are just innocent infected aliens with the birus as a parasite, the movie shows the birus, the shweasels and the full grown grey variants as all one species in different stages of development. Morgan Freeman does ok as a bad guy, but I didn't make it through the movie as I was imbibing a bit much in the red energon and resting my optics too much induced CR Lock, had to call it off and retire to the recharge chamber, will continue the mission tonight.&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;93&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	PSioniKman  	10/8/2006 2:41 pm <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (14 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>after you have seen it will you tell me if you think the books better..cheers. If so ill go read it</p>&quot;
&quot;93&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	10/8/2006 5:17 pm <br />
To: 	PSioniKman 	 (15 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;I don't know, it's how earth people describe apples and oranges, that Duddits ending didn't happen, he wasn't an alien, lol. In fact in the book poor little Dudds seems to just die sitting in the truck cradled by his best buddy Henry. The poor retarded guy had cancer and luekemia and if he was an alien all along why go and succumb to the poor tragic ending? This and his mother didn't give him up that easily, it wasn't a I always Knew Duddsies was gonna save the world, have fun boys! It was at least a ten page debate. It took alot more doing. But nonetheless, apples and oranges, what you essentially have is two different tellings of the same basic story, the intricate drawnout book form and the glitzy flashy hollywood form.&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;93&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	PSioniKman  	10/9/2006 5:35 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (16 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>cool, i think im going to track down the book and give it a read.</p>&quot;
&quot;93&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	10/9/2006 5:10 pm <br />
To: 	PSioniKman 	 (17 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;Excellent, my next missoin will be finding another book At All to read, it might be time to buy some new books, lol.&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;94&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/12/2003 4:17 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>Subject: We shouldnt have survived</p>
 
<p>According to today's regulators and bureaucrats, those of us who<br />
were  kids in the 40's, 50's, 60's, or even maybe the early 70's probably shouldn't  have survived.</p>
 
<p>Our baby cribs were covered with bright colored lead-based  paint.</p>

<p>We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, doors or cabinets, and when we rode our bikes, we had no helmets. (Not to mention the risks we took hitchhiking.)</p>
 
<p>As children, we would ride in cars with no seat belts or air bags. Riding in the back of a pickup truck on a warm day was always a special treat.</p>

<p> We drank water from the garden hose and not from a bottle. Horrors!</p>

<p> We ate cupcakes, bread and butter, and drank soda pop with sugar in it, but we were never overweight because we were always outside playing.</p>

<p>We shared one soft drink with four friends,from one bottle, and no<br />
one  actually died from this.</p>
 
<p>We would spend hours building our go-carts out of  scraps and then rode down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes.</p>

<p> After running into the bushes a few times, we learned to solve the<br />
 problem.</p>

<p> We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we<br />
were back when the street lights came on.</p>
 
<p> No one was able to reach us all day. No cell phones. Unthinkable!</p>

<p>We did not have Playstations, Nintendo 64, X-Boxes, no video games<br />
at all, no 99 channels on cable, video tape movies, surround sound, personal cell phones, personal computers, or Internet chat rooms.</p>

<p>We had friends!</p>

<p>We went outside and found them. We played dodge ball, and sometimes, the ball would really hurt. We fell out of trees, got cut and broke bones and teeth, and there were no lawsuits from these accidents. They were accidents. No one was to blame but us. Remember accidents?<br />
We had fights and punched each other and got black and blue and<br />
learned to get over it.</p>

<p>We made up games with sticks and tennis balls and ate worms, and although we were told it would happen, we did not put out very many eyes, nor did the worms live inside us forever.</p>

<p> We rode bikes or walked to a friend's home and knocked on the door, or rang the bell or just walked in and talked to them.</p>

<p> Little League had tryouts and not everyone made the team.<br />
 Those who didn't had to learn to deal with disappointment.</p>

<p>Some students weren't as smart as others, so they failed a grade and<br />
 were held back to repeat the same grade.</p>
 
<p><br />
 Tests were not adjusted for any reason. Our actions were<br />
our own.<br />
Consequences were expected.</p>

<p>The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke a law was unheard<br />
of. They  actually sided with the law. Imagine that!</p>

<p>This generation has produced some of the best risk-takers and<br />
problem  solvers and inventors, ever.</p>

<p>The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new<br />
ideas.</p>

<p>We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned how<br />
to deal with it all.</p>
 
<p>And you're one of them!<br />
 Congratulations.</p>
 
<p>Kind of makes you want to run through the house with scissors now huh?</p>

<p>Get holiday tips for festive fun.</p>&quot;
&quot;94&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	peace8047  	1/7/2004 6:29 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (2 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>this is how it was an life was simpler an more enjoyable  to the past  an yet to the future an how we should re-learn some of the pleasures   i really enjoyed this post</p>&quot;
&quot;94&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/7/2004 6:43 pm <br />
To: 	peace8047 	 (3 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>{I'm not even that old and I remember alot of those things. I grew up poor right on the before of when color videogames seemed to be the mainstay. Get out and do all those things while you can, save the sedintary lifestyle for when your stuck in it, like am now, and wishing I was walking outside admiring this beautiful winter wonderland, instead of inside, hunched up like a hermit watching DVDs and playing Videogames.}</p>&quot;
&quot;94&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	royalT  	1/17/2004 6:02 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (4 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>hey yeah I did survive all that!</p>

<p>I'm a survivor, I'm gonna make it........... lol. A very thought provoking, memory invoking post there cobalt.Makes me look like an overprotective parent!But then these days you have to be or the law will haul your ass off to jail.</p>&quot;
&quot;94&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/17/2004 8:16 pm <br />
To: 	royalT 	 (5 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>{It kind of goes two ways. The way I was raised, y'know, not alot of verbal skill was utilised in correcting my behaviour. It was more physical, WAP!! Nowadays, the CPS would be gunning for Dad for a few of those incidents, but I think I did grow up a tad more disciplined then these idiots I see on the sidewalks who resemble gen-er-at-ions of in-bree-ding.}</p>&quot;
&quot;94&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	9/25/2006 4:44 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (6 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>Subject: FW: Getting Old</p>
 
<p>About getting old:</p>

<p>Just before the funeral services, the undertaker came up to the very elderly widow and asked,<br />
\&quot;How old was your husband?\&quot; \&quot;98,\&quot; she replied. \&quot;One year older than me.\&quot; \&quot;So you're 97,\&quot;<br />
the undertaker commented. \&quot;Yup,\&quot; she responded. \&quot;Hardly worth going back to the house, is it?\&quot;</p>

<p>Reporters interviewing a 104-year-old woman: \&quot;And what do you think is the best thing about<br />
being 104?\&quot; the reporter asked. She simply replied, \&quot;No peer pressure.\&quot;</p>

<p>I've sure gotten old! I've had two bypass surgeries,a hip replacement, new knees, fought prostate<br />
cancer and diabetes. I'm half blind, can't hear anything quieter than a jet engine,take 40different medications that make me dizzy, winded, and subject to blackouts. Have bouts with dementia.<br />
Have poor circulation hardly feel my hands &amp; feet anymore. Can't remember if I'm 85 or 92.<br />
Have lost all my friends. But, thank God, I still have my driver's license.</p>

<p>I feel like my body has gotten totally out of shape, so I got my doctor's permission to join a fitness<br />
 club and start exercising. I decided to take an aerobics class for seniors. I bent, twisted, gyrated,<br />
jumped up and down, and perspired for an hour. But, by the time I got my leotards on, the class was over.</p>

<p>An elderly woman decided to prepare her will and told her preacher she had two final requests.<br />
First, she wanted to be cremated, and second, she wanted her ashes scattered over Wal-Mart.<br />
 \&quot;Wal-Mart ?\&quot; the preacher exclaimed. \&quot;Why Wal-Mart ?\&quot; \&quot;Then I'll be sure my daughters visit<br />
me two or three times a week.</p>

<p>My memory's not as sharp as it used to be. Also, my memory's not as sharp as it used to be.</p>

<p>Know how to prevent sagging? Just eat till the wrinkles fill out.</p>

<p>It's scary when you start making the same noises as your coffeemaker.</p>

<p>These days about half the stuff in my shopping cart says, \&quot;For fast relief.\&quot;</p>

<p>Remember: You don't stop laughing because you grow old, You grow old because you stop laughing.</p>

<p>--- THE SENILITY PRAYER : Grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, the good<br />
fortune to run into the ones I do, and the eyesight to tell the difference.</p>

<p>For those old, or old before our time. Me I have the skeleton of a 50 year old, the mind of a 13 yr old, the s-drive of an 18 yr old, and the wisdom of 20 in cat yrs old. I can't guage actual age or life span because I've had a midlife crisis almost every 3 years. And I'm damn near undead senile until after the first two pots of coffee.</p>&quot;
&quot;95&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/26/2004 11:37 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>{Okay, now I've done it, now I've really gone and done it! I went and in one night of boredom have gone and totally reinvented Astrology!}</p>

<p>(Looks for his compiled notes)</p>

<p>{Ah here we go, first, there will be no more four elemental signs for uh, signs.., Firesigns, Goodbye! WaterAirEarth Signs Goodbye! Metastrology is focused on change, and so my signs are Elements in transition from one to the other, thus Hybrids.}</p>

<p>{They are: Lava, Geyser, Mud, Dust, Fog, and Thermal.<br />
Lava is Fire/Earth.<br />
Geyser is Fire/Water. (Steam was taken, kinda, by Fog.)<br />
Mud is Water/Earth.<br />
Dust is Earth/Air.<br />
Fog is Water/Air.<br />
and Thermal is Air/Fire. (Heated air.)<br />
{6 Elements, but the signs, oh you'll love these! I love these! Starting at the 12th of each month, these begin. 12 months, 12th of the month, easy to figure.</p>

<p>And so..,</p>

<p>After the 12th of:</p>

<p>January: Minotaurus</p>

<p>February: Syrena</p>

<p>March: Amphibius</p>

<p>April: Atlas</p>

<p>May: Charon</p>

<p>June: Apollos</p>

<p>July: Vulcanus</p>

<p>August: Satyrus</p>

<p>September: Cerberus</p>

<p>October: Sarcophagus</p>

<p>November: Arachnes</p>

<p>December: Prometheus</p>

<p>{And that's enough for this sectin. Puzzle over it for awhile. WTF it for a quick bit, then read down and I'll explain further.}</p>&quot;
&quot;95&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/26/2004 12:14 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (2 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>{Okay, here's more on how I'm trying to do this. lol. No Metasigns need feel offended! This is mostly in the spirit of Jest and Creativity. These may not even be accurate, feel free to reply on this. And now withou further ado...}</p>

<p>Minotaurus: Lost but determined, wandering the underground mazes, this Lava sign originates from underground lava tubes giving it a \&quot;tunnel-vision\&quot; but it's not all that bad being this sign! They don't stop until they've met their objectives or a person with good taste, because like regular Taurus, they're great chefs, yes, they cook humans! lol</p>

<p>Syrena: Shy, evasive virgo/pisces, this Geyser sign is ver beautiful, inside and or outside beauty. Her divided dual nature is attracts like teh legendary Syrens. Caution though, when your \&quot;boat\&quot; does \&quot;crash\&quot; upon her rocky walls, she can either comfort you, or criticize you for crashing. There is no inbetween.</p>

<p>Amphibius: The sign of the Frog, is our first Mud sign. Great singers, athletic, buoyant. This is a transformative sign, going from egg to tadpole to frog, all in the waters of the womb of mother earth. Ribbit!</p>

<p>Atlas: Like their namesake, name...sign...sake, whatever. Like Him, they often feel overburdened. Carrying the world on their shoulders. Strong and durable, and refuses t delegate or share their workload out of a sense of vanity or some feeling of obligation. This Dust sign keep holding the Eart, like Air holds Dust, hence, dust sign, etc, ookay.</p>

<p>Charon: One of my faves here. From the mists of the River Styx, this Fog sign leads like an Aries, but can be as grim as a Scorpio. They may feel resentful of their position in the scheme of things, but they always travel where not many others dare to go, and always, always come back t take yet more with them, mwahahaha!</p>

<p>Apollos: Sunny, cheerful, active, outdoorsy, direct, blunt, high ideals, this thermal sign is radiant and generous to. :D but overall, can become unbearable after a whole day exposed to them.</p>

<p>Vulcanus: This Lava sign is inventive and repeats to the beat of his own hammer. Vulcs are great preparers for any imaginable confrontation, taking whatever you got and exploding back intelligently and completely. They canno abide Prometheans \&quot;stealing their fire\&quot;, but yet can appreciate Arachnes's... \&quot;symmetry\&quot;. ;)</p>

<p>Satyrus: Kind of like a satyrical look at Saggitarius, this Geyser sign bursts with life, liveliness like a fine wine. A real Party Animal, they love parties, music and loveplay. Humorous, (Satyrical) and primal, this is one hedonistic sign and damn fun to be around, until the morning after, uuugh, then you're his next paradisical fount, Blaaarrrgh!!!</p>

<p>Cerberus: He's a mud sign because...uuh.. Dogs LOVE Mud, they track it all over clean floors, and if it smells bad enough, they'll even roll in it. Yep Doggies like Mud, and Cerberus loves it Tripled!! Not quitethe hellhound of legend, our Cerberus sign is funloving, playful, loyal, protective, but still tend to be somewhat sloppy/messy. Besides, ever see him play fetch with a tripod? A stick for each mouth, what a happy mutant demondoggy! :D</p>

<p>Sarcophagus: Being born in the Month of the Dead, Halloween time, this dust sign crumbles like molderng bones peacefully within their own shut-in and closed off selves. Their Inner Stillness can only be moved by a Charon's \&quot;Char\&quot;-isma. Like Aquarius, bearing water, Sarcophies bear death, but their reverence, ceremony and deep appreciation for history is unrivalled.</p>

<p>Arachnes: Had to post a version of Scorpios up here, lol. and like Scorpios, this little arachnid, besides being named after the Spidergoddess, or whoever, is also an artistic, patient collector of whatever she can catch. It's a fog sign because her webs catch the morning dew, creating a crystalline tapestry that's a wonder to behold, but a real nuisance for them. Fell free to compliment them on their craft while they wrap you up so skillfully. ;)</p>

<p>Prometheus: This Thermal sign fancies himself the Robin Hood type, bringing down from on high secrets and maybe sharing more than the world is really ready for quite yet. Some find him firey, some find him arid. Prometheus, the exact opposite of Aquariuses, are most likely pyros... lol RIGHT ON!!</p>

<p>{And that's all I have for now, feel free to ask me stuff, or make your own observations using the new system and keep in mind, Real Astrology took Eons to perfect, what you see here is maybe 6 hours of brainstorming and alot of caffeinated notepad scratchings. lol. I was Inspired, artfully, come to my web.....hwah hwah hwahhhh...}</p>&quot;
&quot;95&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/27/2004 12:03 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (3 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>{See how my new system gets raves reveiws?}</p>

<p>E-mail message<br />
RE: {* The Metastrology System! *}</p>

<p>You made me a Sarcophagus!! Having said that though, I am a bit like that - esp at the end when you put about history! ;-)</p>

<p>I'm not usually anything to do with earth though - my elements are water &amp; fire - steam! lol So maybe my planets are aligned with one of the geyser signs! ;-) Syrena or Satyrus! lol</p>

<p>I did notice that you made yourself an Arachnid..... Not sure how Stum would appreciate being a tomb sign either! lol</p>

<p>These are good though - very funny -<br />
If I get some time soon, I'll make up some element additions &amp; maybe think about a flame-fuelled tornado sign (water in the clouds, air being swirled by force, earth being collected &amp; spun in the vortex, and flames heating &amp; feeding the speed)!<br />
- instead of an Ascendant, of course! ;-)</p>

<p>Maybe the moon influence can be used<br />
- similar to Diane of old legend -</p>

<p>but possibly in the same vein as for garden astrology - best times to plant / feed / gather etc.</p>

<p>I love them anyway! :-D Please feel free to post my reply in The Metaphorm!<br />
:-D</p>

<p>-----Original Message-----<br />
Subject:{*The Metastrology System!*}<br />
The MetaPhorum: Astrology Plus! </p>
 
<p> TheMetaPhorum Astrology<br />
  * *{Metastrology!}* * <br />
Sarcophagus: Being born in the Month of the Dead, Halloween time, this<br />
dust sign crumbles like molderng bones peacefully within their own shut-in and closed off selves. Their Inner Stillness can only be moved by a Charon's \&quot;Char\&quot;-isma. Like Aquarius, bearing water, Sarcophies bear death, but their reverence, ceremony and deep appreciation for history is unrivalled.<br />
**************   IMPORTANT MESSAGE ************** This e-mail message **********************************************</p>&quot;
&quot;95&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	6/2/2004 12:47 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (4 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;WhAt?!? Okay whew, I'm an Archnes then... What does this make the rest of you?&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;95&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/7/2005 8:32 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (5 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>this thread definitely has to come back with the others. :)</p>&quot;
&quot;95&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/8/2005 6:27 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (6 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>*A total classic, pure genius, who wrote this? Oooh, heh! Well now, thank you thank you! Its an ongoing system too, we'll cover Nasal aspects too, ever see a nosehair grand trine?*</p>&quot;
&quot;95&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/12/2006 6:17 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (7 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>*From the Metastrology MSN Groups site Metastrology<br />
Address: <a href="http://groups.msn.com/Metastrology/general.msnw?action=get_message&amp;mview=1&amp;ID_Message=178">http://groups.msn.com/Metastrology/general.msnw?action=get_message&amp;mview=1&amp;ID_Message=178</a> There's a meeting going on? Why nobody does tell me things? Well, I can't attend anyways, because MSN Groups Chats don't let WebTVs in, so there, lol. It's nice to have the option and possible backup though, so maybe some of ya can headin on this meeting and tell me how it went?*</p>&quot;
&quot;95&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/12/2006 6:28 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (8 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>*Yyyup, MSN's &fnof;&ccedil;&dagger;ed me outta my passport too, not accepting my password or personal information as valid or even filled out. no matter how filled out and valid it is. Might be a webtv malfunction. But I will try to be around at least here at that time just in case you guys wanna bring that meeting over there over to here, lol.*</p>&quot;
&quot;95&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/10/2006 9:44 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (9 of 11) </p>
 	
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<p>*Looks like they've been busy over there too, lotsa fun banter and goofery to get in on, unfortunately, SOME people keep forgetting I cannot access MSN Groups Chatrooms. The site's just awesome otherwise, but I wanna slap this on just for the record so I don't have to broken record this explanation, lol.*</p>

<p>...readies up to charge headlong into the chat barrier there and bring back the recorded results and sounds...</p>&quot;
&quot;95&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/10/2006 9:52 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (10 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>Metastrology</p>

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<p>{WebTV, no Hard Drive, no DownLoad capacity or ability. Cannot just go out and get a computer, broke as heck and medical bills debts. The things in normal life taken for granted and easily gotten are not for me yet. I cannot perform miracles and manifest about myself normal conditions instantly on a whim. Yeowza, I'm ranting again, lol. But I've had this debate times without count with dozens of people already, so messaging me with hi I'm in metastrology room etc, ok cool, nice, have fun, lol that's what it's there for. I just can't get into that Chat.}</p>&quot;
&quot;95&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/10/2006 10:09 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (11 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>*I really should add more created systems here, awh hell yeah, think I'll work on a couple more. Be back with those later!*</p>&quot;
&quot;96&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	1/30/2004 7:58 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>Valentines Day Greeting Cards, Valentines Day Ecards From 123Greetings.com</p>

<p><a href="http://www.123greetings.com/events/valentines_day/">http://www.123greetings.com/events/valentines_day/</a></p>&quot;
&quot;96&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	The2MetaCats  	1/30/2004 9:52 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (2 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>Gobie: \&quot;Our gift to the Metaphorum from us to you!\&quot;</p>

<p>Pixie: \&quot;Actually it was forwarded to us from Bloodgeon to use anyway we see fit.\&quot;</p>

<p>Gobie: \&quot;Well, we don't need the competition! Here, someone take this cat off our paws!\&quot;</p>

<p>E-mail message</p>

<p><a href="http://home.wanadoo.nl/annekebroenink/maukie2.swf">http://home.wanadoo.nl/annekebroenink/maukie2.swf</a></p>

<p>FW: cute kitty interactive webpage ...</p>

<p>for you cat lovers...i thought this was a good idea and am thinking about keeping this page.  Its like having a kitty with no upkeep  LOL</p>
 
<p>----Original Message Follows----</p>

<p>Go to this site<br />
(link is below)<br />
to see something awesome! If you tease her with the mouse pointer on her chest or stomach she will purr, and</p>

<p>I got her to meow also, by rubbing her forehead with the pointer. If you make a slow circle around her body, n ot only will her head/eyes follow your pointer, but toward the top, her paw will go up, and when in front of her paws at the bottom, her foot comes out like she wants to play with your mouse pointer.</p>

<p>(Don't hold the mouse down, just move it)  </p>

<p><a href="http://home.wanadoo.nl/annekebroenink/maukie2.swf">http://home.wanadoo.nl/annekebroenink/maukie2.swf</a></p>&quot;
&quot;96&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/5/2004 11:57 pm <br />
To: 	The2MetaCats 	 (3 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>{Making cards, not buying them, lol.}</p>

<p>Handmade Valentine Gifts</p>

<p>Content provided by<br />
Precious Tokens</p>

<p>What you need</p>

<p>5-1/2x11-inch rectangle of olive card stock</p>

<p>5 8-1/2x11-inch sheets of high-quality paper</p>

<p>4x5-inch rectangle of coated white card stock</p>

<p>Inkadinkado Daydreams rubber stamps:<br />
Lettre #8347 and Bed of Roses Frame #8377</p>

<p>Colorbox Metalextra stamp pads: Peacock Gold and Platinum</p>

<p>Colorbox pigment stamp pad: Black</p>

<p>Dr. Ph. Martin's Inkpak Watercolor ink: Magenta</p>

<p>Clean soft cloth</p>

<p>Black embossing powder</p>

<p>Embossing heat tool</p>

<p>Small sharp scissors</p>

<p>Sharp crafts knife</p>

<p>Glue stick</p>

<p>Micro-hole punch</p>

<p>12-inch length of 1/2-inch-wide mauve seam-binding ribbon</p>

<p>Instructions</p>

<p>Fold and stamp album cover. For the album cover, fold the 5-1/2x11-inch rectangle of olive card stock in half to measure 5-1/2-inch square. Ink the Lettre stamp with platinum ink and stamp the image onto the front of the album cover. Repeat to fill the front cover, reinking the stamp after each impression. Let the images dry.</p>

<p>Stamp and decorate white card stock.</p>

<p>Ink the Bed of Roses Frame stamp with black ink and stamp the image onto the coated white card stock. While the ink is wet, sprinkle it with black embossing powder. Tilt the paper on edge and tap off the excess powder.</p>

<p>Use the heat tool to melt the powder, creating a shiny raised image. Rub Peacock Gold ink into the design; use a cloth to gently rub off the excess ink as desired. Rub a tiny bit of Magenta watercolor ink into the design; heat set briefly with the heat tool.</p>

<p>Cut and mount frame on album cover.</p>

<p>Use small sharp scissors to cut out the frame. Mount the frame centered on the front of the album cover with the glue stick. For the photo opening, use a sharp crafts knife to carefully cut out the center of the frame close to the embossed inner edges, cutting through the white and olive card stock.</p>

<p>Cut, fold, and insert rectangles into cover. From the 8-1/2x11-inch sheets of high-quality paper, cut five 5-1/4x10-1/2-inch rectangles; fold the rectangles in half to measure 5-1/4-inch square. Insert the folded sheets into the cover. Punch a hole, centered 1/4 inch from the folded edge. Thread the ribbon through the hole, tie into a bow, and trim ends at an angle.</p>

<p>String of Hearts</p>

<p>What you need</p>

<p>5x7 inch rectangle of white card stock</p>

<p>4 inch square of red card stock</p>

<p>4-1/2x6-1/5-inch rectangle of vellum paper</p>

<p>Inkadinkado Daydreams rubber stamps: OhLaLa #8359, Swirly Heart #8351, and Trust #8385</p>

<p>Colorbox pigment stamp pads: Violet and Magenta</p>

<p>Dr. Ph. Martin's Iridescent Silver ink<br />
Ranger Embossing Tinsel: Starry Night and Red</p>

<p>Embossing heat tool</p>

<p>Scissors</p>

<p>Micro-hole punch</p>

<p>Thin silver cording</p>

<p>Glue stick</p>

<p>Instructions</p>

<p>Stamp white card stock. Ink the OhLaLa stamp with violet ink and stamp the image onto the white card stock.</p>

<p>Repeat to fill one side of the card stock, reinking the stamp after each impression. Let the images dry.</p>

<p>Stamp and decorate red card stock. Rub the silver ink on the red card stock in different directions; let the ink dry. Ink the Swirly Heart stamp with magenta ink and stamp the image six times onto the silver-rubbed red card stock, reinking after each impression.<br />
While the ink is wet, sprinkle it with the Starry Night and red tinsel embossing powders. Tilt the paper on edge and tap off the excess powder; reserve the powder mixture. Use the heat tool to melt the powder, creating a shiny raised image.</p>

<p>Cut out each heart. Punch one or two holes at the top of each heart, varying the locations. Thread the silver cording through the holes, leaving a 1-1/2 inch cording tail on each side of the heart chain.</p>

<p>Mount the vellum, centered on the stamped side of the white card stock, with the glue stick. Referring to the photograph, position the heart chain across the layered papers; glue each heart to the vellum paper.</p>

<p>Stamp and decorate the vellum paper.</p>

<p>Ink the Trust stamp with magenta ink, and stamp the image below the heart chain on the vellum paper. Emboss the image with the reserved mixture of<br />
embossing powder.</p>

<p>Frame or display as desired.</p>

<p>Decoupage Dishes</p>

<p>What you need</p>

<p>Scissors</p>

<p>Glossy decoupage medium</p>

<p>Flat brush</p>

<p>Disposable gloves</p>

<p>High-gloss acrylic spray (optional)</p>

<p>For the bowl</p>

<p>8-1/2-inch-diameter opaque glass bowl</p>

<p>Floral tissue paper</p>

<p>20 dried pressed flowers</p>

<p>For the plate</p>

<p>6-1/2-inch-diameter clear glass plate</p>

<p>1-ply floral paper cocktail napkin</p>

<p>Dried pressed flowers (or flower decals)</p>

<p>Glass cleaner</p>

<p>Paper towels</p>

<p>Bowl instructions</p>

<p>Cut shapes. Use scissors to cut random rectangles and triangles from the floral tissue paper, being sure to include a wide variety of colors. Cut the pieces 2 to 3 inches long.</p>

<p>Apply glossy medium, then position paper pieces. Apply a coat of glossy medium to the inside of the bowl with a flat brush. Wear disposable gloves to position and shape the tissue paper pieces. Beginning at the rim, place a single tissue paper piece on the wet surface of the bowl. Use your fingers to gently curve the tissue paper to follow the edge of the bowl. Add additional pieces around the rim one at a time, slightly overlapping the edges. When the rim is complete, work toward the center of the bowl until the wet surface is covered. Let the medium dry.</p>

<p>Apply medium to the back of the pressed flowers (or flower decals).</p>

<p>Randomly press the flowers face up on the inside of the bowl. Apply a coat of medium to the front of the flowers.<br />
Let the medium dry completely.</p>

<p>Apply two or more light coats of glossy medium or high-gloss acrylic spray to the tissue paper surface of the bowl, letting the bowl dry upside down between coats.</p>

<p>Plate instructions</p>

<p>Clean plate. Spray glass cleaner on a paper towel and wipe any fingerprints from the back of the clear plate.</p>

<p>Gently wipe the plate dry.</p>

<p>Place the napkin on the back of the clear plate, positioning the floral design as desired. Trim the napkin 1/2 inch beyond the edge of the plate.</p>

<p>Adhere flowers to plate. Wearing disposable gloves, apply glossy medium to the front of the flowers (or flower decals). Press the flowers facedown onto the back of the plate in a random pattern. Apply medium to the back of the flowers; let the medium dry completely.</p>

<p>Coat plate with medium, then add napkin. Apply a coat of glossy medium to the back of the plate with a flat brush. Center the napkin facedown on the back of the plate. Gently press the napkin in place, smoothing from the center out. Trim the napkin close to the edges of the plate. Use your gloved fingers to gently shape the napkin to follow the edge of the plate. Immediately clean excess medium from the back of the plate with a slightly damp paper towel. Let the medium dry.</p>

<p>Apply more medium or acrylic spray.</p>

<p>Apply two or more light coats of glossy medium or acrylic spray to the back of the plate, letting the plate dry between coats.</p>&quot;
&quot;96&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/11/2004 12:39 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (4 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>Champagne TrufflesSource: Better Homes and Gardens</p>

<p>Prep: 45 minutes<br />
Chill: 2 hours</p>

<p>Ingredients&amp;bull; 6  ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped&amp;bull; 1/4  cup butter, cut into small pieces (no substitutes)&amp;bull; 3  tablespoons whipping cream&amp;bull; 1   beaten egg yolk&amp;bull; 3  tablespoons champagne or whipping cream&amp;bull; 1/4  cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted powdered sugar, small white decorative candies and/or melted white chocolate</p>
 
<p>Directions1. Combine semisweet chocolate, butter, and the 3 tablespoons whipping cream in a heavy, medium saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted, stirring constantly. Gradually stir about half of the hot mixture into the egg yolk, Return entire mixture to the saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. 2. Remove from heat. Stir in champagne or 3 tablespoons whipping cream. Transfer truffle mixture to a medium mixing bowl; chill about 1 hour or until mixture is completely cool and smooth, stirring occasionally. 3. Beat cooled truffle mixture with an electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until color lightens and mixture is slightly fluffy. Chill about 30 minutes more or until mixture holds its shape. Scrape a small ice cream scoop, melon baller, or spoon across the surface of the cold truffle mixture, forming 1-inch balls. Place balls on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Refrigerate until very firm. 4. Gently roll balls in unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted powdered sugar, or small white decorative candies until evenly coated, reshaping as necessary. If desired, drizzle with melted white chocolate. Serve in decorative foil candy cups, if desired. Makes 25 to 30 truffles. Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare truffles as directed and store tightly covered in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks. To Present This As a Gift: You will need a glue stick; heart-shape paper doily, slightly larger than the cookie cutter; bright red art paper; decorative-edge scissors; large, red, heart-shape cookie cutter; tape; and waxed paper. Carefully apply small dabs of glue to the back side of the doily. Press the doily onto the red paper, leaving at least 1/2 inch around edges. Let glue dry. Using the doily shape as a guide, trim the red paper 1/4 inch beyond the doily using decorative-edge scissors. Turn the paper with the doily side up. Place the cookie cutter in the center of the doily. Tape the cookie cutter to the doily on the inside of the cutter. Line bottom of holder with waxed paper. Arrange truffles inside the cookie cutter. Also Try This: Add a Valentine's message on the edge of the cookie cutter. Use a gold or siler marking pen to write your sentiments.</p>

<p>Nutritional Information<br />
Nutritional<br />
facts per serving<br />
calories: 62, total fat: 5g, saturated fat: 3g, cholesterol: 16mg, sodium: 20mg, carbohydrate: 5g, fiber: 0g, protein: 1g, vitamin A: 3%, calcium: 1%, iron: 2%</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;96&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/14/2004 8:01 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (5 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>&gt;Redneck's Valentine's Day Poem &gt;that'll touch your heart-</p>

<p>&gt; &gt;Roses are red,<br />
&gt;or are they blue ?<br />
&gt;Hell I don't know<br />
&gt;but i do like you.<br />
&gt; &gt;I love you more<br />
&gt;than my truck's tires.<br />
&gt;Yer more useful than my<br />
&gt;old rusty pliers.<br />
&gt; &gt;You cook a good deer<br />
&gt;and fry a good egg,<br />
&gt;just wish you'd shave that<br />
&gt;hair off your legs.<br />
&gt; &gt;If you decide not to do it, Pumkin Face,<br />
&gt;It's okay, I'll still feel the same, &gt;I'll just keep on tellin my buddies, &gt;yer up fer a part in Planet of the Apes.<br />
&gt; &gt;Yer my pride and joys,<br />
&gt;What a lady!<br />
&gt;But hows come we do it<br />
&gt;only when it's my payday?<br />
&gt; &gt;When I ran over ya with my t ruck,<br />
&gt;you didn't even say \&quot;ouch.\&quot;<br />
&gt;And you are so cute, &gt;when you wipe your boogers under the couch.<br />
&gt; &gt;I hope we stay together,<br />
&gt;at least a couple more days-<br />
&gt;cuz i'm really h___y<br />
&gt;and I want to get l___. &gt; &gt;Happy VD!!!!!</p>

<p>[This message contains Japanese text that can't be displayed on your Internet receiver]</p>&quot;
&quot;96&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	2/20/2004 10:21 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (6 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>----- Original Message -----</p>

<p>----- Forwarded message from -----<br />
Original Message -----</p>

<p>Subject: Fwd: FW: The \&quot;Perfect\&quot; day...</p>

<p>What's on YOUR Valentines \&quot;Wish List\&quot;?</p>

<p>THE PERFECT DAY - FOR HER</p>

<p>8.15 Wake up to hugs and kisses.</p>

<p>8.30 Weigh in 2Kg lighter than yesterday.</p>

<p>8.45 Breakfast in bed, freshly squeezed orange juice and croissants - open presents - expensive jewellery chosen by thoughtful partner.</p>

<p>9.15 Soothing hot bath with frangipani bath oil.</p>

<p>10.00 Light work out at club with sexy funny personal trainer.</p>

<p>10.30 Facial, manicure, shampoo, condition, blow dry.</p>

<p>12.00 Lunch with best friend at fashionable outdoor cafe.</p>

<p>12.45 Catch sight of partner's ex and notices she has gained 17kg.</p>

<p>1.00 Shopping with friends, unlimited credit.</p>

<p>3.00 Nap.</p>

<p>4.00 Three dozen roses delivered by florist, card is from a secret admirer.</p>

<p>4.15 Light work out at club, followed by massage from strong but gentle hunk, who says he rarely gets to work on such a perfect body.</p>

<p>5.30 Choose outfit from expensive designer wardrobe, parade before full length mirror.</p>

<p>7.30 Candle lit dinner for two followed by dancing, with compliments received from other diners/dancers.</p>

<p>10.00 Hot shower (alone).</p>

<p>10:50 Carried to bed . . . (freshly ironed, crisp,<br />
new, white linen).</p>

<p>11.00 Pillow talk, light touching and cuddling.</p>

<p>11.15 Fall asleep in his big strong arms.</p>

<p>THE PERFECT DAY - FOR HIM</p>

<p>    6.00 Alarm.</p>

<p>6.15 B job.</p>

<p>6.30 Massive satisfying sh while reading the sports section.</p>

<p>7.00 Breakfast: rump steak and eggs, coffee and toast, all cooked by n, buxom wench who b over a lot showing her gr</p>

<p>7.30 Limo arrives.</p>

<p>7.45 Several Beers en-route to airport.</p>

<p>9.15 Flight in personal Lear Jet.</p>

<p>9.30 Limo to Mirage Resort Golf Club (b job en-route).</p>

<p>9.45 Play front nine - 2 under.</p>

<p>11.45 Lunch - Pie, chips and gravy, 3 lagers and a bottle of Dom Perignon.</p>

<p>12.15 B job.</p>

<p>12.30 Play back nine - 4 under.</p>

<p>2.15 Limo back to the airport (Several Bourbons).</p>

<p>2.30 Fly to Cairns.</p>

<p>3.30 Late afternoon fishing excursion with all female crew, all n who also b over a lot displaying grs.</p>

<p>4.30 Land world record Marlin (1214lbs) - on light<br />
tackle.</p>

<p>5.00 Fly home, massage and h job by n Elle McPherson (b ing over.. naturally).</p>

<p>6.45 Sh, Shower and Shave.</p>

<p>7.00 Watch news: Michael Jackson assassinated; cannabis legalized.</p>

<p>7.30 Dinner: lobster appetizers, Dom Perignon (1953), big juicy fillet steak followed by Ice-cream served on a big pair of ts.</p>

<p>9.00 Napoleon Brandy and Cohiba cigar in front of wall-size TV as you watch game of the day; Canucks beating Minnesota by 9 goals</p>

<p>9 ..30 S with three women (all with l tendencies... some b ing over).</p>

<p>11.00 Massage and Jacuzzi with tasty pizza snacks and a cleansing ale.</p>

<p>11.30 A night cap b job.</p>

<p>11.45 In bed alone.</p>

<p>11.50 A 22 second fart which changes note 4 times and forces the dog to leave the room.</p>

<p>11.51 Laugh yourself to sleep<br />
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&quot;96&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/11/2005 8:41 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (7 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>*It's that time of year again, time to eat your own heart out tearfully looking back on a life of wasted emotion, lonely regrets and continuous shame and disappointment, HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! hahahaha.</p>

<p>I was kid-ding!</p>

<p>Actually thought I just bring this up and issue a challenge to you all, if you can wish a happy valentines to 5 people who come onto this site, 5, people, that's the challenge. The reward? Knowing that you CAN! Sheesh what, ya want money or sumpin?*</p>&quot;
&quot;96&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	gecho  	2/13/2005 7:09 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (8 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>hey, uh, is this challenge for on valentine's day only? 'cause, well... I started in advance, told about a billion people already!</p>

<p>actually, I haven't told anybody. not on this site or any other site, not even offline! haah, what else is new. it's really mind-boggling at how many people get worked up over this \&quot;holiday\&quot;. gecho sighs. ooh well. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! hahahaha! BOO! GOTCHA!</p>&quot;
&quot;96&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/14/2005 10:42 am <br />
To: 	gecho unread 	 (9 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>*Too bad the Spice Girls don't count..., well sheet. Happy Vday to:</p>

<p>CrystalGryphon</p>

<p>AmazonPhoenix</p>

<p>Aqrn</p>

<p>Deepwaters</p>

<p>and...,</p>

<p>hmmm, who else...*</p>&quot;
&quot;96&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/14/2005 7:14 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (10 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>Ahem! Was that \&quot;AmazonPhoenix\&quot; the one that is banned, and therefore can not receive this wishing of a Happy Valentine's Day, or was this the one that you're married to? You can't count two Happy Valentine's Day wishes to the same person! Hm, but if you're sticking to just the female sorts, you might like to add, say... healthmaster, maybe some of the ladies from the Maze, like boomie or fairiefolk. Or even mino... heheh.</p>

<p>So, for mmmyy V-Day crud... HA! I think I've done as much as I can stomache. No. Okay. Hm. Meta, Derk, Zag, Kegler, and, ummm, Nozz.</p>&quot;
&quot;96&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/14/2005 8:03 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (11 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>Generally Speaking!  -  V^v^Valentine's^v^Greetings!v^v^V Subscribe  </p>
 
<p>From: Aqrn   16:14 To: Stargoyle unread 10 of 10  192.10 in reply to 192.9 Ahem! the one that you're married to? sticking to just the female sorts, healthmaster, some of the ladies from the Maze, like boomie or fairiefolk.</p>

<p>*SassyAngel, DavinciDamse, BBWcoco, TablesTurned &amp; MidniteSun for five more points, lol.*</p>&quot;
&quot;96&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/14/2006 4:19 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (12 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>[It is indeed that time of year again. I'll wish a great valentines to those few gals online that if I wasn't married, would be a definite... consideration, lol. Nfortunately it took me years to condition this one and that's not work I'm wanting to have to start all over again. Besides she's a known evil, lol. I wish no valentines to the guys, I just wish you good luck getting... having fun on that day because that's one of the best times for.. candy. Anyone buying chocolate covered giblets? And a Happy Vday to the website I like the most, The MetaPhorum.]</p>&quot;
&quot;96&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/15/2006 4:47 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (13 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>2006 Relationship Strategies<br />
By the Astrocenter Team</p>

<p>It can be said that growing love is like growing roses - we must tend to our relationships in the same way as we do our gardens. No one plants a garden in the middle of winter because a system that relies on cycles - meteorology - tells us that if you do, the weather will work against you.</p>

<p>Astrology predicts cycles for people and our human projects, including relationships, the very same way.</p>

<p>What a marvelous tool for navigating the waters of love!</p>

<p>How will the planets influence your love life this year? Read on for a sneak preview of what you can expect when it comes to intimacy, romance, and relationships in 2006.</p>

<p>Aries:<br />
(March 20 - April 18)<br />
Way back in July of 2005, serious Saturn set off for fiery Leo, the beginning of a two-and-a-half-year trek that would take the teacher planet through your ordinarily freedom-loving house of love affairs. In other words, after years of enjoying your footloose and fancy-free lifestyle, you've recently begun to think about settling down. If you're attached, expect this from 2006: closeness, closeness, and more closeness. If you're single, remember one thing about all your relationships this year: Promises made will be promises kept. Guaranteed.</p>

<p>Taurus:<br />
(April 19 - May 19)<br />
You may start out 2006 in solo mode, Taurus, but there's no way you'll finish it that way. You'll have far too many benevolent planetary ambassadors handy for that to even be a remote possibility. However, you should also know that there will be absolutely no way to keep the paparazzi from finding all about anything you do. Expect pictures, the media, the whole shebang. So, if you don't want anyone to know about your love dalliances, there's only two ways to guarantee that: Either don't do it, or meet your partner in crime in Paris.</p>

<p>Gemini:<br />
(May 20 - June 20)<br />
For years, you've been dealing with a tough planet in your relationship zone: Pluto, planet of intensity and depth. He's been in your house of partnerships for about 10 years, so every encounter has carried a \&quot;'till death do us part\&quot; solemnity. Sir Pluto's not going anywhere just yet, so you can continue to expect all those casual encounters that should amount to nothing more than a simple hello and goodbye to either teach you a lesson, or allow you to teach one to someone else.</p>

<p>Cancer:<br />
(June 21 - July 21)<br />
With frugal Saturn standing guard in your house of finances, it's taken a court order to pry that plastic out of your wallet since July 2005. If you want to buy something extravagant for a loved one this year, better do it early. In fact, try to get all your shopping done for the year from July 22 through September 7, when impulsive Mars will happily overrule Saturn's no-spending-for-any-reason-or-else moratorium. If your sweetheart's birthday falls afterward, you're all set. If it's before, remember: a \&quot;romantic experience vs. expensive object\&quot; gift really will mean more in the long run.</p>

<p>Leo:<br />
(July 22 - August 21)<br />
For a long time, Leo, you've been dealing with some pretty darned strange admirers - and wondering if there was something painted on your forehead that was causing it. It's not. It's all three of the outer planets: Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus. They've conspired to bring you intense, obsessive - and really, really \&quot;odd\&quot; suitors, so you may not have dated much, if you're single. Of course, you attached Leos have probably wondered what the heck happened to that nice, sweet person you used to know. Abduction, maybe? Relax. You'll have some nice, long breaks from the craziness this year. Relish them.</p>

<p>Virgo:<br />
(August 22 - September 22)<br />
Pluto - the deep, intense energy planet - has been holding court in your house of deep-seated emotions for years. Needless to say, during 2006, you'll need to watch your emotions carefully. Don't let petty issues turn you obsessively angry. Be especially careful during March 2 through March 25, especially when it comes to misunderstandings caused by outside influences. That goes double for the Eclipses this year involving your sign, on March 14, and September 7 and 22, all of which will bring relationship issues to a head, for better or worse. Keep that legendary calm.</p>

<p>Libra:<br />
(September 23 - October 22)<br />
If anyone loves romance, Libra, it's you. It's your specialty, it's what you're famous for, and it's what your partner expects. You'll have an awful lot of help continuing to conjure up romance in your love life this year, too, thanks to lovely lady Neptune, who, next to Venus, is the heavens' most famously romantic planet. Of course, as you've probably already learned through your interactions with Neptune, you've got to be careful - because Neptune doesn't just introduce you to someone. She convinces you that this, finally, is your Prince or Princess Charming. When in doubt, ask an earthy friend for an objective opinion.</p>

<p>Scorpio:<br />
(October 23 - November 21)<br />
Like your opposite sign, earthy Taurus, you may start 2006 solo, but not too many bookies would put odds on you finishing it that way. On March 2, Mercury will turn retrograde in your house of love affairs until March 25. Over the course of those three weeks, you could well rekindle an old flame - and again, possibly, in October and November. In fact, from mid-October to the end of November, there will be five planets in your sign, and a New Moon, too. Better hire a social secretary in January.</p>

<p>Sagittarius:<br />
(November 22 - December 20)<br />
Do something new this year, even though it doesn't come naturally to you: don't automatically take people as they seem to be. Do some investigation before you let them get close to you, especially the ones whom you immediately find extra-appealing - and most especially (secretly) because they seem to be a bit dangerous. You could be right about that - the dangerous part, that is. Nobody's saying you can't do what you do best - mingle. Just be a bit more discriminating for a little while. You've already got a huge list of admirers to choose from, anyway. Don't be greedy!</p>

<p>Capricorn:<br />
(December 21 - January 18)<br />
Your very own planet, General Saturn, the purveyor of all things built-to-last, has been in your house of intimate matters for the past half year. His presence has insured that you've grown closer to the one you love, and if you're in a commitment that's made it through the past two years, it's going to be 'til death do you part. Stern Saturn's presence in this area of single Capricorns' chart means that all relationships, whether friends or potential lovers, that haven't fit the bill will now be cleaned out for good. In 2006, you can be sure that the wheat will be separated from the chaff, with a good harvest to follow.</p>

<p>Aquarius:<br />
(January 19 - February 17)<br />
You've always been described as \&quot;detached, unbiased, objective and aloof.\&quot; All those adjectives, of course, were assigned to you well before Neptune entered your sign and your house of personality in 1998, back before you learned just how \&quot;soft\&quot; and \&quot;sappy\&quot; you could feel simply by taking care of someone or something who needs you. The good news is that your significant other - the one you may or may not begin the year with - will end up even more deeply in love with you after all those good deeds. Heroes and heroines are quite attractive, after all.</p>

<p>Pisces:<br />
(February 18 - March 19)<br />
Erratic Uranus has been bouncing off the walls in your house of personality, and you - sweet, mellow, ordinarily calm and quiet you - are to be congratulated for playing host to this unstable, unusual, rebellious planet, since 2004. That's a long time to put up with feeling, quite literally, possessed by an unpredictable madman. The good news is that with loving Venus making her way through your house of groups in solid Capricorn from January 1 until March 3, you could be feeling quite possessed in a different way. This time, you could be obsessed about someone you've only thought of as a friend - in the past. Use some of that Uranian boldness to make an equally bold approach. It could make 2006 an extremely memorable year.<br />
<a href="http://astrocenter.astrology.msn.com/msn/ArticleAstrologyHome.aspx?sd=20060117">http://astrocenter.astrology.msn.com/msn/ArticleAstrologyHome.aspx?sd=20060117</a></p>&quot;
&quot;97&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_BigFoot_  Staff 	1/24/2006 3:33 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>_A report from a friend down south of some sightings of giant insects!_</p>

<p>E-mail message<br />
Subject: Re: [The_Skinwalker_Ranch] Re: sites and book--posts about giant spiders.</p>

<p>Yall were talking about giant spiders on some previous posts.   I've never seen one, but I used to know a young man from the Houston area who told that his father (who was not a drunkard!) was in Pasadena on a job and saw a huge spider, about 4 feet across at least including legs, in a shed.  I wish the dad had been drunk if he was not.   I don't see how that size is possible on account of the supposed limits in size of spiders and insects on account of the exoskeleton and book lungs.</p>
 
<p>But another good friend of mine, also a lifetime non-drinker, used to work in a university lab many years ago.  She told me that a professor of hers showed her a huge ant in cage that he brought back from Bikini Atoll, and that it was as big as a medium-size dog (rat terrier is what she said), about 3 feet high standing up.  There had been two more, but they had died.  This woman is one of the sanest people I know, and NOT given to flights of fancy.  She is a retired professional educator and as practical, pragmatic, no-nonsense a type of person as you'd ever hope to see.   She said the professor told her that the size of the ants made them very weak and vulnerable, and they could not live long.</p>
 
<p>If this is all true--and I don't disbelieve my friend about the ant--and if it's possible for insects and arachnids to achieve such a huge size under abnormal conditions---LEMME OUTA HERE!   The Houston area, around the ship channel area--including Pasadena, AKA \&quot;Stinkadena\&quot;, Texas--is chock full of petrochemical  plants.  The rate of lung cancer right here on the Upper Texas Coast is reputed to be the highest in the nation on account of all those toxic exudates that get spewed into the environment from all those chemical plants.  Could it be possible that the same contamination could cause spiders to have a mutation that would make them the size of a nightmare from an old 1950's horror movie?  PLEASE, somebody, say it isn't so!!!!   My horror of spiders is of almost phobic proportions, even horrid, icky spiders of normal size.  BLEEEECCHHH!</p>
 
<p>Anybody else seen any such things?<br />
----- Original Message -----<br />
--- In &gt;<br />
&gt; We looked at some of the obvious parallels---the strong Native<br />
American presence, remote ranches in rural areas, similarities in<br />
the phenomena, but didn't really look at environmental factors since<br />
neither we nor NIDS did any hands on investigation at the other<br />
sites, with the exception of Dulce.<br />
&gt;<br />
<a href="mailto:The_Skinwalker_Ranch@yahoogroups.com">The_Skinwalker_Ranch@yahoogroups.com</a><br />
&gt; Have there been any attempts to look for environmental parallels<br />
&gt; between the various sites of the phenomena?<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
I just want to remind people that the link for<br />
<a href="http://www.huntfortheskinwalker.com">www.huntfortheskinwalker.com</a> is on the front page here. All you've got<br />
to do is click :)</p>
 
<p>_I'm still working on a way to get CryptoKnight back, I mean maybe I could Use it, but I'd no longer recieve Emails for it, not It, I mean Him, how cold of me!_</p>&quot;
&quot;97&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/24/2006 9:07 pm <br />
To: 	_BigFoot_ 	 (2 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>Back in, uhhh, maybe grade 3 or 4 I made a bug box in wood-working class. It was a real fancy job; wood with screen all over the top and sides, plastic swinging door. I use to catch all sorts of bugs in it. Once I had a bumble bee. I named her Penelobee.</p>

<p>The rest of the bugs were almost all spiders. I'd catch spiders of all sizes; none were bigger than an inch across. The bigger spiders would catch the smaller spiders in their webs and then suck the blood out of them. It was wicked gross! They'd never eat the lady bugs though... It was weird. I usually don't like to kill spiders I find around the apartment. I like to catch them in a jar or something and take them outside. Spiders are fun!</p>&quot;
&quot;97&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_BigFoot_  Staff 	1/26/2006 5:54 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (3 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>_Back when I was about 7 or 8 Grandma and I were walking the town up in Colville or Orient WA, been years, coulda been Kettle Falls, but we happened upon a huuuge bug, it puzzled me then because I'd never seen a cricket up close back then, but this thing was no ordinary? Cricket? What was it the size of, about two inches long, fat bodied, and sickly, it was weak, barely moving. Memory tells it at about the size of a hamster, but not sure about that. In other reports, I heard second hand someone once saw a Spider, huge orangeish, with white striped spots, abdomen the size of a golfball in their garden._</p>&quot;
&quot;97&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/26/2006 7:15 pm <br />
To: 	_BigFoot_ 	 (4 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>Eye-witness testimony is unreliable. Only a fraction of our memories are actually remembered. Our brains, without our consent, go ahead and fill in the gaps with what it thinks should go in there. I learned that in intro to psych, yay! I know for a fact most of my memories are, uh, manipulated. I think I like it better that way. But things must be dealt with. Althooough, intro to psych did also suggest that memories might be just as well being left repressed. It could be so.</p>&quot;
&quot;97&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_BigFoot_  Staff 	1/31/2006 4:08 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (5 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>_Some things are better off remaining forgotten, lol. I wish I'd known that, the headshrinking whichdoctors they sent me to insisted on refrying my brains with past traumas, probably just for sadistical analysis, batsturds._</p>&quot;
&quot;97&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	1/31/2006 4:59 pm <br />
To: 	_BigFoot_ unread 	 (6 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>[Bzzzz! Buzzzt? Do the Beatles Count? I know they're endangered now with only two left, both past breeding ages, lol. Bingo and that McChutney one.]</p>&quot;
&quot;98&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	teritales  	12/12/2005 12:07 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>!!! BREAD IS DANGEROUS !!!</p>

<p>Research on bread indicates that:</p>

<p>1. More than 98 percent of convicted felons are bread users.<br />
2. Fully HALF of all children who grow up in bread-consuming households score below average on standardized tests.<br />
3. In the 18th century, when virtually all bread was baked in the home, the average life expectancy was less than 50 years; infant mortality rates were unacceptably high; many women died in childbirth; and diseases such as typhoid, yellow fever, and influenza ravaged whole nations.<br />
4. More than 90 percent of violent crimes are committed within 24 hours of eating bread.<br />
5. Bread is made from a substance called \&quot;dough.\&quot; It has been proven that as little as one pound of dough can be used to suffocate a mouse. The average American eats more bread than that in one month!<br />
6. Primitive tribal societies that have no bread exhibit a low incidence of cancer, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, and osteoporosis.<br />
7. Bread has been proven to be addictive. Subjects deprived of bread and given only water to eat begged for bread after as little as two days.<br />
8. Bread is often a \&quot;gateway\&quot; food item, leading the user to \&quot;harder\&quot; items such as butter, jelly, peanut butter, and even cold cuts.<br />
9. Bread has been proven to absorb water. Since the human body is more than 90 percent water, it follows that eating bread could lead to your body being taken over by this absorptive food product, turning you into a soggy, gooey bread-pudding person.<br />
10. Newborn babies can choke on bread.<br />
11. Bread is baked at temperatures as high as 400 degrees Fahrenheit! That kind of heat can kill an adult in less than one minute.<br />
12. Most American bread eaters are utterly unable to distinguish between significant scientific fact and meaningless statistical babbling.</p>

<p>In light of these frightening statistics, it has been proposed that the following bread restrictions be made:</p>

<p>1. No sale of bread to minors.<br />
2. A nationwide \&quot;Just Say No To Toast\&quot; campaign, complete celebrity TV spots and bumper stickers.<br />
3. A 300 percent federal tax on all bread to pay for all the societal ills we might associate with bread.<br />
4. No animal or human images, nor any primary colors (which may appeal to children) may be used to promote bread usage.<br />
5. The establishment of \&quot;Bread-free\&quot; zones around schools.</p>

<p>This article was written by B.S. Wheatberry in a desert after consuming mass quantities of yeast bread then realizing his canteen was empty.</p>

<p><br />
LOL   ....wait its possible this could really happen....the laws they been making lately are pretty much like this ...oh hell.......LOL  they wouldn't .........would they?</p>&quot;
&quot;98&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	12/13/2005 4:19 pm <br />
To: 	teritales 	 (2 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>I wonder if this is targetted at any specific bread sorts?? I do enjoy munching a slice or two of bread when it's handy and not frozen in the freezer. Althoooough, when I eat the whole grain breads, I test postive for opium! :| That could get me into trouble at school.</p>&quot;
&quot;98&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	12/16/2005 8:32 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (3 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>I CAN STOP EATING BREAD ANYTIME I WANT!</p>

<p>Your Bread habit is destroying our family!</p>

<p>LOAFHEADZ UP IN HEEE YO!</p>

<p>You're just not the same person after Bread!</p>

<p>EAT DAT SHIUP TO DA BUN DAWG HEEL IT HEEL IT!</p>

<p>Bread is a plague t our society, it's out of control, best thing you can do is notuse it and tell others who haven't not to start.</p>

<p>(hides his sourdough stash securely)</p>&quot;
&quot;99&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Derkein  	9/21/2005 5:00 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 7) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;Again with the finding stuff, oy! Da nerve a dis gouy\&quot; lol Hope you get a laugh.</p>

<p>How Many Members of Your Sign<br />
Does It Take to Change a Lightbulb?</p>

<p>ARIES:  Just one. Wanna make something of it?</p>

<p>TAURUS: Well, I prefer natural light if at all possible. Are you absolutely positive that lightbulb is burned out? I hate to throw it away if it still might be useful.</p>

<p>GEMINI:  Probably one is best, because if there are more than one, they'll get so wrapped up in talking to each other that they'll forget all about the lightbulb.</p>

<p>CANCER: Only one, but three therapists will be needed to help with the grieving process. OR: Only one, as long as his mommy holds his hand.</p>

<p>LEO: Leos do not change their own lightbulbs. They find someone else to do it for them.</p>

<p>VIRGO: 1.11111119873, give or take .00000000000013%.</p>

<p>LIBRA:  Well, I could do it, unless of course you'd prefer to do it, but you look sort of busy right now. What do you want to do?</p>

<p>SCORPIO:  One, from across the room, if they've learned their teleporting lessons well enough.<br />
OR, thanks to one of our website visitors:  None, because Scorpios aren't afraid of the dark.</p>

<p>SAGITTARIUS:  The sun is shining, the day is young, we've got the rest of our lives ahead of us and you're worrying about a stupid light bulb?</p>

<p>CAPRICORN:  I don't have time for these foolish jokes.</p>

<p>AQUARIUS:   Well, you see, energy is really matter and matter is really energy and light is a form of energy but the light bulb is matter, and--</p>

<p>PISCES: What light bulb?</p>&quot;
&quot;99&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/21/2005 5:49 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (2 of 7) </p>
 	
<p>*Derk just keeps enhancing our Astrology section today!!! YAAAH!!! Scorpios aren't afraid of the dark, at all, in fact it's where our best work is done, lol. {Anything you can imagine, yes, even that.} So so so gothic is me becoming.., Scrooit, if nothing else, I'm a Scorpio!*</p>&quot;
&quot;99&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Derkein  	9/21/2005 9:59 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (3 of 7) </p>
 	
<p>Hey, I'm just trying to find a way I can contribute to the room/board. I imagine it's way beyond time for me to do that. Hope you don't mind.</p>

<p>Best wishes and blessings,</p>

<p>Derkein</p>&quot;
&quot;99&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/22/2005 12:14 am <br />
To: 	Derkein 	 (4 of 7) </p>
 	
<p>*Ah hey you contribute just fine in name alone, if it weren't for all you guys it'd be all four or more of me talkign to myself in some martian language.*</p>

<p>{But good job anyways!}</p>&quot;
&quot;99&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	9/24/2005 3:10 pm <br />
To: 	Derkein 	 (5 of 7) </p>
 	
<p>LOL, I like the cancer one. It's harsh, but it's hellafunny. I'm afraid I must frown on the the aquarius one, however. Sheesh. We're supposed to be analytical, not philosophical! That was boardering on lamity! Heheheh. Man oh man, energy is matter, matter is energy... Where does that get anybody? It gets nobody nowhere. And it's not even true. Is the paved road energy? Rarrrr. I'm not supporting that post now, am I? &lt;SIGH!&gt;</p>&quot;
&quot;99&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Derkein  	9/25/2005 10:13 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (6 of 7) </p>
 	
<p>Sigh...well, I tried...I failed, but I tried....lol.  I don't have time for these stupid jokes....lol</p>

<p>Take Care....lol,</p>

<p>Derk</p>&quot;
&quot;99&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	9/28/2005 11:03 pm <br />
To: 	Derkein 	 (7 of 7) </p>
 	
<p>Heh, it's good work. They're plenty entertaining to read. And it's not the poster I'm disappointed with per say, but the author/joker that dared insult this aquarian. :D</p>&quot;
&quot;100&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Derkein  	9/21/2005 4:55 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>Here is another one I stumbled upon, got a laugh and thought some one here might enjoy it.</p>

<p>How the Twelve Signs Deal with Near Death Experiences:</p>

<p>ARIES: \&quot;Who's in charge here? I'd like to see God right now, please. Am I dead? Gee, I never thought that could happen to me! Where can I get a crystal palace backlit with white light like that one?\&quot;</p>

<p>TAURUS: Leaving the body, Taurus realizes that he or she no longer has a stomach and immediately returns to the body (thud!), without seeing tunnels, light, God, etc., making Taurus skeptical for the rest of his or her life.</p>

<p>GEMINI: The key thing to the zodiacal twins isn't the experience itself, but how they can embellish it when telling the story (or writing about it). Since Geminis are comfortable in all worlds, except those without telephones, they usually bounce back to the body fairly rapidly-- and the mouth tends to work before the rest of the body comes back to life.</p>

<p>CANCER: Cancerians can live to be 125 years old, and they don't usually have near death experiences, but they can come awfully close to having a near life experience when they get brave and venture out of their house for \&quot;supplies.\&quot;</p>

<p>LEO: \&quot;Nooooooo, I am NOT dead. I am not, I am not, I am not . . . Who are those guys in the white robes? What's that they're singing . . . ? They're off key. I can sing better than that! Where's the choir director? I need a microphone immediately. Unless it's Rolling Stone or Spin, hold my calls.\&quot;</p>

<p>VIRGO: Working a marathon 60 hours straight, Virgo collapses and leaves the body. She moves through that delightfully clean and sparkling tunnel of light, occasionally reflecting upon possible improvements . . . but soon becomes so worried by the thought of her loved ones \&quot;managing\&quot; without her that she snaps back into the body like white lightning, sits up, and calmly pronounces herself alive, glancing at her watch.</p>

<p>LIBRA:  Floating out of the body, then in, then out, then in, and finally out again . . . Libra sees a tunnel and a vibrant being of light at the other end. \&quot;Wow, is that Jesus? Wait a minute, maybe it's Kwan Yin. That looks like something she'd wear.\&quot; Never deciding whether to go through the tunnel (after all, what's death without someone to share it with?) Libra ends up back in the body by default, hounded by a mysterious compulsion to start a dating service for discarnate souls.</p>

<p>SCORPIO: Since most Scorpio's have nine lives, they tend to brainstorm different ways to trigger the near death experience. Once nearly dead, most can barely get to the end of the tunnel without meeting some being with whom they have astral sex. When asked whom they prefer to greet them on the other side, 75% name a favorite vampire, and Medusa is a strong contender.</p>

<p>SAGITTARIUS:  Sag floats out of her body and has to laugh at the stupid way she bought the farm. After somehow BREAKING the tunnel of light, she absolutely refuses to return to the body, since she's been trying to get out of it for all these years (via clumsy accidents). Because Sag is immensely curious about whether the so-called organized religious have any validity at all, this stroke of luck leads to some amaaaaaazing lessons, until, alas, the astral folks tire of her and trick her into returning to Earth for the duration.</p>

<p>CAPRICORN: It might take Capricorn a little while to realize he's dead because there are special rooms set up to look like executive offices for newly-dead Goats. A sharp-looking, older gentleman-ghost comes in and gives Cap an instruction manual titled HOW TO PROFIT IN  THE ASTRAL MARKETPLACE, plus a \&quot;job evaluation\&quot; type assessment of Cap's achievements and mistakes over the lifetime, followed by a pink slip (meaning the body revived). Caps tend to return to their bodies quickly, unable to tolerate non-physical existence for long.</p>

<p>AQUARIUS: Aquarius gets to the pearly gates, sees that heaven isn't run by consensus, and opts for hell, where at least there is an appealing anarchy and rules are made to be broken. Ironically, Aquarian near-death experiences tend to be extremely traditional, i.e., God the Father, St. Peter, the celestial choir and so on (another reason to rebel and opt for hell). Once in the underworld, they bedevil the hell out of Satan and his cronies with their loud and vigorous campaigns for progressive reforms, and are quickly expelled back to the body.</p>

<p>PISCES: For some reason, our Piscean friends barely notice their near death experiences. Instead, during a typical day at the office, many Pisceans report seeing beings with long-suffering expressions on their faces and who patiently tell the Piscean to go back to his or her body.</p>&quot;
&quot;100&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/21/2005 5:44 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (2 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>*God I love being a Scorpio, yes totally, on the other side meeting me, I'd have Jesse, Pandora, Mekare, Maharet, Even Akasha, or simply Fairuza Balk, Mmmmm hmmmm.*</p>

<p>{Getting more and more psuedoGoth now, lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;100&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Derkein  	9/21/2005 10:00 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (3 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>Egads....lol</p>&quot;
&quot;100&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	9/24/2005 3:18 pm <br />
To: 	Derkein 	 (4 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>Neither heaven nor hell will do for me. Seeing as heaven won't have me, and hell's afraid I'll take over. Oww-owww-ow-ow-ow-oww. That felt so terribly uncreative. Meh, what else is new? Heh, I like it.</p>&quot;
&quot;100&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Derkein  	9/25/2005 10:10 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (5 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>Heh...teeheehee</p>&quot;
&quot;101&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Derkein  	9/21/2005 11:13 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>Just a little something I found. Hope you all like it.</p>

<p>SUN SIGN PRAYERS JUST FOR FUN<br />
by Nolan Myers<br />
<a href="http://azure.bbboy.net/freespirits-print?forum=2&amp;thread=13">http://azure.bbboy.net/freespirits-print?forum=2&amp;thread=13</a><br />
Thanks to a site visitor for submitting these!</p>

<p>ARIES:  \&quot;Dear God! Give me PATIENCE and I want it NOW!\&quot;</p>

<p>TAURUS: \&quot;Dear God, please help me accept CHANGE in my life, but NOT YET.\&quot;</p>

<p>GEMINI:   \&quot;Yo God...(or is it Goddess?)...Who are you?...What are you?.....Where are You?.....How many of you ARE there? I can't figure you out!\&quot;</p>

<p>CANCER:  \&quot;Dear Daddy, I know I shouldn't depend on you so much, but you're the only One I can count on while my security blanket is at the cleaners.\&quot;</p>

<p>LEO:  \&quot;Hi, Pop! I'll bet you're really proud to have me as your kid!\&quot;</p>

<p>VIRGO:  \&quot;Dear God, please make the world a better place, and don't screw it up like you did the last time.\&quot;</p>

<p>LIBRA:  \&quot;Dear God, I know I should make decisions for myself. But, on the other hand, what do YOU think?\&quot;</p>

<p>SCORPIO:  \&quot;Dear God, help me forgive my enemies, even if the bastards don't deserve it.\&quot;</p>

<p>SAGITTARIUS:  \&quot;OH ALMIGHTY, ALL KNOWING, ALL-LOVING, ALL-POWERFUL, OMNIPRESENT, EVERLASTING GOD, IF I'VE ASKED YOU ONCE, I'VE ASKED YOU A THOUSAND TIMES --- HELP ME STOP EXAGGERATING!!!!!!!!!!\&quot;</p>

<p>CAPRICORN:  \&quot;Dear Father, I was going to pray, but I guess I ought to figure things out for myself. Thanks anyway.\&quot;</p>

<p>AQUARIUS:  \&quot;Hi God! Some say you're a man. Some say you're a woman. I say we're ALL God. So, why pray? Let's have a party!\&quot;</p>

<p>PISCES:  \&quot;Heavenly Father, as I prepare to consume this last fifth of Scotch to drown out my pain and sorrow, may my inebriation be for Thy greater Honor and Glory.\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;101&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/21/2005 4:27 pm <br />
To: 	Derkein 	 (2 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>LMAO!</p>

<p>\&quot;Dear God, what's yer sign, when where ya born? Suppidat?\&quot;</p>

<p>{Incidentally, its widely believed, that Jesus was a Capricorn, according to where the ChRiStIaNs place his date of birth}</p>&quot;
&quot;101&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Derkein  	9/21/2005 4:50 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (3 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>that figures....lol</p>&quot;
&quot;101&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	9/24/2005 3:23 pm <br />
To: 	Derkein 	 (4 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>The one for Leo should TOTALLY be:</p>

<p>So, you think that YOU are the God of this town??</p>

<p>lol. :)</p>&quot;
&quot;101&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Derkein  	9/25/2005 10:09 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (5 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>Hahaha.</p>&quot;
&quot;102&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	teritales  	8/9/2005 1:32 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>lol  ...here's another one of those posts that makes ya  giggle...uhmm   laugh...ok its gonna atleast make ya snicker a little...  read on...</p>

<p><br />
Welcome to Hell</p>

<p>A guy dies and wakes up to find he is in hell. He's really depressed as he stands in the processing line waiting to talk to an admittance counselor.</p>

<p>He thinks to himself \&quot;I know I lead a wild life but I wasn't that bad. I never thought it would come to this.\&quot; Looking up he sees that it is his turn to be processed into hell. With fear and a heavy heart, he walks up to the counselor.</p>

<p> Counselor:  What's the problem, you look depressed? </p>

<p>Guy:  Well, what do you think? I'm in hell. </p>

<p>Counselor:  Hell's not so bad, we actually have a lot of fun. Do you like to drink? </p>

<p>Guy:  Sure, I love to drink. </p>

<p>Counselor:  Well then, you are going to love Mondays. On Mondays we drink up a storm. You can have whiskey, rum, tequila, beer, whatever you want and as much as you want. We party all night long. You'll love Mondays. Do you smoke? </p>

<p>Guy:  Yes, as a matter of fact I do. </p>

<p>Counselor:  You are going to love Tuesdays. Tuesday is smoke day. You get to smoke the finest cigars and best cigarettes available anywhere. And you smoke to your heart's desire without worrying about cancer because you are already dead! Is that great or what? You are going to love Tuesdays. Do you do drugs? </p>

<p>Guy:  Well in my younger days I experimented a little. </p>

<p>Counselor:  You are going to love Wednesdays. That's drug day. You can experiment with any drug you want and you don't have to worry about overdoses or getting hooked because you are already dead. You are going to love Wednesdays. Do you gamble? </p>

<p>Guy:  Yes, I love to gamble. </p>

<p>Counselor:  You are going to love Thursdays because we gamble all day and night -- black jack, craps, poker, slots, horse races, everything! You are going to love Thursdays. Are you gay? </p>

<p>Guy:  Well, no I'm not. </p>

<p>Counselor:  Oh, you're gonna hate Fridays... </p>

<p>LOL  LOL  LOL </p>

<p>admit it...your laughing! </p>

<p>:-)</p>&quot;
&quot;102&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	8/10/2005 10:24 pm <br />
To: 	teritales 	 (2 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>*Save me Mondays and Teusdays, that's all I want of that selection, best to be prepared. According to the biblefolk, that's where I'm going anyways, lol, I love them too. {Silly Savages} Heh. Hey, what do they do on Saturdays and Sundays? Perspiring minds wanna know.*</p>&quot;
&quot;102&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	8/21/2005 1:01 am <br />
To: 	teritales 	 (3 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>Definitely snickering. :)</p>&quot;
&quot;103&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Derkein  	5/1/2005 10:14 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>I found this and thought it was interesting hope you all do too.</p>

<p>Derkein</p>

<p><br />
Bad habits of every sign and how to correct them</p>

<p>by Stephanie Dempsey</p>

<p>Nobody's perfect &mdash; every sign has its vices. Fortunately, astrology provides valuable clues for breaking bad habits. Ending these patterns will help you realize your full potential. Here are some tips for conquering those negative behaviors that get in the way of your ultimate happiness.</p>

<p>Aries &ndash; Rams have a habit of pushing to the front of the line, both literally and figuratively. And while this quality has helped Aries get ahead, it can also compromise their relationships. Putting an animal, child or plant in their care can correct the problem. As soon as this sign's nurturing qualities are cultivated, their selfishness will diminish.</p>

<p>Taurus &ndash; Bulls love clutter. Being surrounded by all their possessions gives them a sense of security. It also creates headaches, confusion, and chaos. Storage systems that keep their stuff on display will prevent this sign from strewing their stuff all over the house. Stacking baskets, glass jars, and open shelving can promote organization.</p>

<p>Gemini &ndash; While bountifully blessed with the gift of gab, Twins are<br />
notoriously bad listeners. A good way to become more attentive is to<br />
practice staying silent. At first, Gemini will have a hard time breaking<br />
the minute mark. Eventually, however, even the biggest blabbermouth will<br />
learn how to button their lips and open their ears.</p>

<p>Cancer &ndash; If you've ever wondered how Cancers stay so sweet, take a look at their sugar intake. This sign loves cookies, candy, and ice cream. An occasional indulgence is fine, but too much dessert can take a toll on waist lines and energy levels. What Crabs are really seeking is oral gratification. Sugar-free gum or dried fruit provides a healthy distraction from candy crunching.</p>

<p>Leo &ndash; The guy who's sitting next to you in the elegant restaurant, shouting to his personal assistant on his cell phone? Probably a Leo. It's only natural that a sign that is blessed with creativity, charm and wit feels tempted to show off. Actually, this desire to brag is rooted in insecurity. The sooner Lions learn to compliment others, the quicker they'll receive the praise they crave.</p>

<p>Virgo &ndash; These nit-pickers sometimes compromise their own pleasure for the sake of perfection. Deep down inside, these folks are really sensualists at heart. They need to learn that it is better to feel good than to look good. Allocating a few minutes each day for fun but messy activities like baking, painting, or sculpting can cure Virgos of their fear of filth.</p>

<p>Libra &ndash; Librans gave birth to the term \&quot;shopaholic\&quot;. These folks have every credit card known to man. And while their taste is undeniably impeccable, it can get them in trouble at bankruptcy court. What's really at stake here is a quest for beauty. Enjoying simple but inexpensive pleasures like nature walks and museums can quell the urge to splurge.</p>

<p>Scorpio &ndash; Nobody carries a grudge better than this sign. Unfortunately, hanging on to resentments has a way of crowding out love, happiness, and trust. In order for Scorpions to let go of anger, they must first practice self-care. Getting a massage every month or writing in a journal each day will soften this sign's heart and enable forgiveness.</p>

<p>Sagittarius &ndash; Archers have a bad habit of telling the truth. And while these folks have the best intentions, that doesn't take the sting out of comments like, \&quot;Gee, those pants make you look fat!\&quot; or \&quot;Were you drunk when you wrote this report?\&quot; The best way for Archers to cultivate tact is through prodigious study. Etiquette books will definitely help!</p>

<p>Capricorn &ndash; This sign is the original workaholic. Many Capricorns fear that poverty will set in the moment they stop toiling. Keeping a gratitude journal can break this terrible habit. The more Capricorn becomes aware of their non-material blessings, the healthier their behavior will become. No more cutting vacations short for the sake of work!</p>&quot;
&quot;103&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/2/2005 7:05 pm <br />
To: 	Derkein 	 (2 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>Scorpio &ndash; Nobody carries a grudge better than this sign. Unfortunately, hanging on to resentments has a way of crowding out love, happiness, and trust.</p>

<p>*This one's too true, but seems making space for any of that stuff increases the likelihood of continuously repeating selfdestruction, heh.*</p>&quot;
&quot;103&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	5/5/2005 9:11 pm <br />
To: 	Derkein 	 (3 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>HEY! What about aquarians?? And pisceans??! We're part of the zodiac too. :P</p>&quot;
&quot;103&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Derkein  	5/6/2005 8:37 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (4 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>Maybe...hmmm...well, it could be that....uhhh...duhhhh....hell, I don't know. Maybe the author just got tired with everyone else and forgot..or there were to many bad habits for thoes signs to list...lol..j/k.</p>

<p>Anyway, nice to see you've been around again. Take care.</p>&quot;
&quot;103&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	5/6/2005 6:37 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (5 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>Bad Habits by Sign<br />
by Stephanie Dempsey</p>

<p>Aries Out in Front</p>

<p>Taurean Trash</p>

<p>Nerve-Wracking Twins</p>

<p>Cancers and the Candyman</p>

<p>Lavish Leos</p>

<p>Virgos Fear Filth</p>

<p>Libras Love to Shop</p>

<p>Strictly Scorpios</p>

<p>Brutally Honest Sagittarius</p>

<p>Capricorns Can't Quit</p>

<p>Antisocial Aquarius (oh but guys i also love to experiment!!! ahehehe --jane)</p>

<p>Water-bearers get into the habit of creating completely self-sufficient lives. Unfortunately, this makes it difficult for them to achieve intimacy. Basically, Aquarians are afraid that relationships will compromise their independence.</p>

<p>Fortunately, these folks love to experiment. By treating intimacy as an exercise, this sign can relinquish control for the sake of loving relationships.</p>

<p>Pickled Pisces</p>

<p>As a water sign, it's only natural that Pisceans find comfort in liquids. When those liquids have a high alcohol content, problems can ensue.</p>

<p>Naturally, a twelve-step program can be of enormous benefit here.</p>

<p>Meditation and yoga can help, too, as they allow Pisces to achieve a healthy sense of nirvana. That's all these Fish are really seeking.<br />
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&quot;70&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;I'm pushing 26 and have never driven a car - once a couple of years ago I turned a car on (Mom didn't want to have to go out before it heated).&quot;
&quot;104&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  	10/18/2003 7:51 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>[Remember when I had let it drop that I had Pet Star signs? No? Well here they are anyways!]</p>

<p><br />
{Bloodgeon!}<br />
ArchMetaModerator!<br />
{\&quot;I have the Power now, no questions, no justifications!\&quot;}</p>

<p>Pets got Star Signs too!!</p>

<p>All this from the old Cobalt Caverns site!<br />
hahaha, we could'nt just let one of my favourite articles just sit, unseen and neglected, soooo.., HERE IT IS!!!</p>

<p>Cobalt Caverns!<br />
Zodiac<br />
[Pet Astrology.]<br />
(Moderator: Cobalt Manticore)</p>

<p>COBALTMANTICORE</p>

<p>[Animal Astrology: By Dr. Anna Maria Scholey.]</p>

<p>[Animals have their own unique astrological chart, just like people. For many animals, their sun sign is the sign you are most likely to know them for, as not many people know the exact time of birth for their pet. If you do, then it is possible to calculate an entire chart for them with the ascendant, and all of the planets just like people's charts.</p>

<p>I have been fortunate enough to be able to be able to cast complete charts for animals when the time was known and have been amazed how accurate it has been, but for many people who dont know the time or even day of birth for their animal companions, then the sun sign alone can be useful.</p>

<p>If your animal is a stray, then maybe you know the approximate time of year and can narrow it down to 2 or 3 signs and decide which one is likely.&gt;=&gt;:</p>

<p>Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and animals born under the sign of the<br />
Ram are brave and bold. These pets love anything new and exciting and take great joy in living. They can be dominant and scared of nothing.</p>

<p>Taurus pets are dependable, loyal and constant.They tend to be somewhat reserved and have a deep need for security and affection. They are determined and stubborn as well as deeply faithful and devoted.</p>

<p>The keyword for Gemini animals is fun. They are extremely intelligent and have excellent communication skills, so tey need alot of mental stimulation. Life is never boring with a Gemini pet.</p>

<p>Cancer animals are deeply sensitive. They are kind, caring and are the animal that is always there when people or other animals need sympathy. Expect them to know if you're upset and try to help, they need gentle handling an alot of love.</p>

<p>Leo pets are lively and energetic. They are proud and have a strong need for approval. They love to be the center of attention. Leo animals are exuberant, but be sure to give them the recognition and admiration that they need.</p>

<p>Virgo pets tend to be cautious and reserved. They are routine oriented, love to work and do well at obedience training. They need order in their life. They do well in small families and especially benefit from natural diets.</p>

<p>Libra is the peacemaker of the zodiac and is loving, gentle and affectionate, rarely aggressive or mean. Libran pets are often exceptionally beautiful creatures, and people cannot fail to be charmed by them.</p>

<p>Scorpio animals are quiet, secretive and reserved. These pets are deeply emotional and intense and never forget a hurt, but they will reward your kindness with unquestioning loyalty and protection.</p>

<p>The Saggitarian pet is the clown of the zodiac. These animals are sporting and athletic, but can also be clumsy and put their foot in things. They have a great sense of humor and never run out of energy and fun.</p>

<p>Capricorn pets are serious and introverted, tending to be cautious and think about things before they do them. They often live an unusually long time and are very loyal and consistent.</p>

<p>Aquarian animals are a friend to everyone, They love new situations and meeting new people or animals. Often they are unique or unusual in either personality or appearance.</p>

<p>Pisces are the gentle healers of the animal kingdom. They are sensitive and empathic and seem to know and feel intuitively what you are thinking and feeling.</p>

<p>Quote:<br />
Dr. Anna Maria Scholey MA Vet. MB is a Holistic Veterinarian located in the San Juan Islands. She does acupuncture, nutrition, flower remedies and herbs, as well as having a special interest in Astrology for both people and pets.</p>

<p>For more information, Email =<br />
<a href="mailto:drscholey@petsynergy.com">drscholey@petsynergy.com</a>,<br />
or call (360) 376-2162 or visit her website at<br />
<a href="http://www.petsynergy.com">www.petsynergy.com</a></p>

<p>&laquo; Last Edit: Apr 29th, 2003, 3:43pm by Azuryte &raquo; Logged</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore<br />
and this seems to be right on. I've got a Gemini cat. He's the talker of the two, also he takes care of his mate rather well as she does'nt seem to know how t groom. The female on te other hand is a Virgo and very reserved, she seems dense, but she's actaully very cautious and analytical, when she does move more than a square foot at a decent speed it's for a purpose.</p>

<p>Aya<br />
my fav dog's a leo (he's my parents' dog but i still lov him as much ) ne he totally acts like a leo pet... like any leo come to think of it...<br />
so rite on! lol</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore<br />
Sacred Site Totem!<br />
I had a Saggitarius Hamster:<br />
Once late at night, forgot the time it happened, our hamster escaped. Spunky a peach and cream coloured hamster managed to wedge a cardboard toilet paper tube into it's exercise wheel. It stuffed it's cheek pouches fulla food, then used the stuck wheel as a ladder and pushes up and down on the lid till the latch loosened. It then popped out.</p>

<p>I rolled over half s&macr;p after hearing something rattling on my nightstand. I opened my eyes and at first I thought was looking at a little glowing humanoid with a fat head. It turned out to be Spunky, standing up on her hindlegs wobbling for balance because her head was stuffed with food.</p>

<p>She was packed to travel, had a plan and everything, her original owner says she was born in Dec. Coincidence? I thinnk nowt. SAggitarius and Hamsters sell stronger cages.</p>

<p>Aya<br />
if i were a hamster i'd escape as well... but then again, i got 4 planets in sag (wot even sounds stranger is that i go mad only when i hear the word sagittarius... humnnn.... go figure)<br />
* Apply*s her 4 sag planets with a staff *</p>

<p>Cobalt Manticore<br />
lol careful there this site does not condone animal abuse or sign bashing, loll heck only half of the Saggit is Edible. Serioulsy Horse is gooood food . Horse kabobs in Germany spoiled me :S</p>

<p>[And there ya got it, Pet Astrology! WHat do you think? :D]</p>&quot;
&quot;104&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/18/2003 6:16 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (2 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>[Here's some more on Pet's and Astrology! These is for the pets you should have, all in fun, no insults meant.]</p>

<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
(*)Jokes, Stories, Poems on Astrology!(*) (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  What Pet Should You Have</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
What Pet Should You Have<br />
No...still not my stuff<br />
<a href="http://www.stevenforrest.com/humorpage.html">http://www.stevenforrest.com/humorpage.html</a></p>

<p>Aries &shy; Anything, as long as it's got a lot of energy!</p>

<p>Taurus &shy; A turtle: it&sup1;s slow-moving, doesn&sup1;t need a lot of attention, and won&sup1;t compete with its owner for food.</p>

<p>Gemini &shy; A talking parrot; need I say more? Well, of course I do, but--</p>

<p>Cancer &shy; Anything, as long as it needs to be nurtured</p>

<p>Leo &shy; A big, bold, ferocious feline, as long as it doesn&sup1;t compete with its owner&sup1;s place in the sun [Got me one of those alright.]</p>

<p>Virgo &shy; Let&sup1;s see, I have to get up at 7:30 to feed it, let it out at 7:45, at 10:00 I need to go to the grocery store to pick up three cans of food, which will cost $3.86, including tax--</p>

<p>Libra &shy; Hm, good question. One the one hand, a dog is active, affectionate, and companionable. On the other hand, a cat is pretty independent and won&sup1;t require as much time and attention. Oh, I don&sup1;t know. What would you do? Are you sure?</p>

<p>Scorpio &shy; A cat. Secretive, mysterious, and unpredictable? What&sup1;s there not to like? [And in fact I got 2 cats!]</p>

<p>Sagittarius &shy; A horse, of course! Let&sup1;s hope it&sup1;s got enough stamina to keep up with me.</p>

<p>Capricorn &shy; Do I have to pay for it?</p>

<p>Aquarius &shy; A hamster. First, I&sup1;ve got to set up a detailed cage with tubes going from here to here, and an energy sensor--they don&sup1;t make anything like that? That&sup1;s okay, I&sup1;m sure what I come up with will be much better.</p>

<p>Pisces &shy; Fish. When their owner forgets about them for weeks on end, they&sup1;re easy to replace. If Pisces remembers to replace them...</p>&quot;
&quot;104&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	11/25/2004 6:45 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (3 of 12) </p>
 	
<p><a href="http://www.novareinna.com/constellation/">http://www.novareinna.com/constellation/</a></p>
 
<p>including \&quot;cats of the zodiac\&quot;:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.novareinna.com/constellation/cat.html">http://www.novareinna.com/constellation/cat.html</a></p>

<p>Two pet astrology links courtesy of MotherConfessor!</p>

<p>*Getting us back on track with some Astrology might be just the thing for a place called TheMetaphorumAstrlogy!, just a thought.., I haven't abandoned it, just sidelined it a bit*</p>&quot;
&quot;104&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	11/25/2004 12:31 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (4 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;Capricorn pets are serious and introverted, tending to be cautious and think about things before they do them. They often live an unusually long time and are very loyal and consistent.\&quot; that's my Toddy. :)</p>&quot;
&quot;104&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	gecho  	12/4/2004 2:48 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (5 of 12) </p>
 	
<p><a href="http://www.psychics.co.uk/petastrology/homepage.html">http://www.psychics.co.uk/petastrology/homepage.html</a></p>

<p>awesome site for pet astrology, only on cats and dogs though!</p>&quot;
&quot;104&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	gecho  	12/4/2004 3:00 pm <br />
To: 	gecho 	 (6 of 12) </p>
 	
<p><a href="http://www.pet-net.net/pet-horoscopes/index.html">http://www.pet-net.net/pet-horoscopes/index.html</a></p>

<p>for cat fans, check it out!!</p>&quot;
&quot;104&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	12/4/2004 3:35 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (7 of 12) </p>
 	
<p><a href="http://family.astrology.com/petsIndex.html">http://family.astrology.com/petsIndex.html</a></p>

<p>pets in general...</p>

<p><a href="http://www.freeastrology.org">http://www.freeastrology.org</a>/</p>

<p>more about those cats and dogs, check along the right side for pet gifts!</p>&quot;
&quot;104&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	12/4/2004 3:38 pm <br />
To: 	toade 	 (8 of 12) </p>
 	
<p><a href="http://www.findyourfate.com/astrology/pet-astrology.htm">http://www.findyourfate.com/astrology/pet-astrology.htm</a></p>

<p><a href="http://www.petsynergy.com/astro.html">http://www.petsynergy.com/astro.html</a></p>

<p>rrrbrrrttt...!  pets are so totally cool!</p>&quot;
&quot;104&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	12/4/2004 3:42 pm <br />
To: 	toade 	 (9 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>okay toade, you tried. go lay down. you stink.</p>&quot;
&quot;104&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	12/5/2004 6:16 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (10 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>*Toads stink? Never had one as a pet, but maybe, lol. What's the reading for an aquarian toad?*</p>&quot;
&quot;104&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	12/6/2004 9:00 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (11 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>Aquarius</p>

<p>Considered almost eccentric by some, the Aquarius pet is a bit quirky, often running around enjoying a creature world all their own. Unusual and sometimes finicky, this is a pet who requires plenty of freedom to express itself. Watch out; you're bound to be surprised!</p>

<p>That freedom extends to the physical, too, so no closed quarters (or leashes) for this animal. The Aquarius pet also loves to socialize and mixes easily with people and other animals. Your Water Bearer pet likes to learn from socializing with other animals, watching how they act and using what they see. The other animals, though, won't know what to think of this odd little creature.</p>

<p>It's the Aquarius pet who might also take well to vegetarian food, if only because it's novel. Individualistic and at times a bit aloof, don't expect the Aquarius Kitty to be a lap cat -- it just won't happen.</p>

<p>While not cuddly, these pets will be good companions nonetheless; it's just that it will be on their own terms. Looking a bit shy and lost at first, the Aquarian pet will soon be showing off in their own incomparable way. Smart as a whip, too, these animals learn their lessons fast and well. Ready for a rebel in the family? The Aquarian pet is never boring!</p>&quot;
&quot;104&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/9/2005 3:15 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (12 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>*LoL! Toad-aleck.</p>

<p>Aren't some animals also likely to act more like the sign they resemble most? Almost every cat I've known exhibited Leo traits and I've seen a Scorpio-like scorpion in action.</p>

<p>Then those darn Gemini two-headed parrots.*</p>&quot;
&quot;66&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>Old Name: _Agrajag_</p>

<p>Gender: Male</p>

<p>Location: Canada</p>

<p>Member Since: June 17, 2005</p>

<p>Interests: Monkey about on my computer, watch movies, cook.</p>

<p>Occupation: Computer Programmer/Analyst</p>

<p>Birthday: November 16</p>

<p>Astrological Sign: Scorpio</p>
 
<p>Authors: John Irving, Douglas Adams, Jane Austen</p>

<p>Books: Pride &amp; Predjudice, H2G2 \&quot;Trilogy\&quot;, Ciderhouse Rules, Tao of Pooh, Systems Analysis &amp; Design in a changing world</p>

<p>Magazines: Wired, Popular Science, Yahoo! Internet Life :(</p>

<p>Comic Strips: Achewood.com, Dilbert</p>

<p>Movies: Matrix Trilogy, Star Wars Movies, V for Vendetta, Garden State, Transformers, Pride &amp; Prejudice (BBC)</p>

<p>Political Stance: Jaded realist.</p>

<p>Sexual Orientation: Towards Aqrn.</p>

<p>Relationship Status: Engaged.</p>

<p>Children: None.</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/11/2003 1:15 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Religions/Mythologies: Metaversal Home of All Gods!<br />
Greek Mythology! Thoughts and Philosophies of Ancient Greek Deified Description! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  Godesses of Greek Mythology</p>

<p>Ngilah</p>

<p>Godesses of Greek Mythology</p>

<p>Aphrodite</p>

<p>Goddess of Beauty, Romance,<br />
and Transforming Change</p>

<p>The greek goddess Aphrodite, the original \&quot;Golden Girl\&quot;, perfectly attired for the occasion in a simple string of pearls and a couple of strategically placed scallop shells, stepped out of the ocean on the island of Cypress and set the ancient world on its ear.<br />
Aphrodite, goddess of romantic love had finally arrived! Never had there been such sensual beauty and impeccable taste. The other greek goddesses now had their work set out for them . . . a new standard had been set, and the world would never be the same! Henceforth there would be candlelit dinners, heart-rending arias in operas, high-heeled shoes and bright red lipstick (not to mention soap operas). Romance was here and planning to stay.</p>

<p>It is not clear how the greek goddess Aphrodite (also known as the roman goddess Venus) came to be \&quot;sea-born\&quot;, stepping out of the ocean and walking onto the Greek island of Cyprus. One legend was that Aphrodite was the daughter of the Titan Uranus, formed from his genitals that had been severed and tossed into the sea by his son Cronus who was in the process of usurping his father's throne.</p>

<p>What is certain is that the goddess Aphrodite's arrival caused quite a stir! Every greek god and goddess was dying to meet her. The Horae (Hours) welcomed her to step ashore and adorned her with the finest gold ornaments and cloth, then brought Aphrodite to Mount Olympus to present her to Zeus and the other gods and goddesses.</p>

<p>To his credit Zeus instantly realized that this captivating creature could become the source of all sorts of trouble, her radiance stirring every man's passion and leading to constant fighting for her attention. To head off this possibility, Zeus decided she must be married at once (\&quot;taken off the market\&quot;, so to speak) and awarded the goddess Aphrodite to his son, Hephaestus, god of the forge. It goes without saying that Hephaestus must have thought himself the luckiest man alive, especially since he was lame and \&quot;no great looker\&quot; himself. But he was reliable and hard working.</p>

<p>Overjoyed with his good fortune in acquiring this stunning bride, Hephaestus did his best to please Aphrodite, designing and creating for her the most beautiful jewelry and furniture that had ever been seen. He even went so far as to make Aphrodite a magical golden girdle that made her irresistible to men when she wore it. Whatever could he have been thinking?</p>

<p>Of all the imaginable pairings of greek god and goddess, this one had to be the worst mismatch possible.</p>

<p>Needless to say, their marriage had its ups and downs. Aphrodite, goddess that she was, felt she had married below her \&quot;class\&quot; since Hephaestus was decidedly \&quot;blue collar\&quot; even though he was a god . . . he was not at all what she, with her impeccable taste, had in mind.</p>

<p>The goddess Aphrodite insisted upon an \&quot;open marriage\&quot; (at least for her) and indulged in numerous love affairs with both mortals and other gods.</p>

<p>Except for a few occasions when Hephaestus was overwhelmed with jealousy or resentment, Aphrodite's husband seemed to accept this arrangement, happy to just have and hold her when he could. Indeed, their marriage seemed companionable, with little passion perhaps, but little conflict as well.</p>

<p>It was as if everyone recognized that Aphrodite had one gift and one gift only . . . to make love. And that one gift was so special that no one seemed to resent it. While all the other gods and goddesses had lengthy lists of divine duties to perform, the goddess Aphrodite was assigned only one . . . to bring love into the world.</p>

<p>Athena once caught her weaving and reprimanded Aphrodite for encroaching upon her area of responsibility. Aphrodite was quick to apologize and vowed never to do any work ever again!</p>

<p>Although they were surely envious of Aphrodite's beauty and her exciting, but easy, life, other women weren't usually jealous or resentful of her charms. Although none were what could be called really close friends, they found her to be quite friendly and extraordinarily generous. She even went to the extent of loaning Hera her magic girdle to help her keep Zeus' wandering eyes where they belonged.</p>

<p>The goddess Aphrodite was always ready to help both the deities and mortals to win the loves they sought.</p>

<p>The greek goddess Aphrodite, however, is best known for her own love affairs, which were numerous and varied and resulted in many offspring by her various lovers.</p>

<p>Aphrodite's most notable lovers were the gods Ares, Dionysius, Hermes, Poseidon, and the mortal, Adonis.</p>

<p>You's think the other greek goddesses would have been green with envy, but the willingness of the community to suspend their norms for the goddess Aphrodite is clear. Her flagrant affair with Ares, the god of war, was obvious to all and the cause of much embarrassment for her husband. Hephaestus fashioned an invisible net made of bronze and captured them in it while they were in bed together.</p>

<p>Hauling the pair in front of a jury of the Olympians, he demanded their punishment. Reluctant to get involved, the court instead chided Hephaestus for being so silly as to give Aphrodite an outfit that rendered her irresistible in the first place!</p>

<p>Although the goddess Aphrodite seldom seemed very serious in her affairs, one love caused her great suffering. Aphrodite had begged Adonis, her beloved mortal, to give up the dangerous sports he enjoyed because she could not bear to lose him. But Adonis ignored her advice and was killed by a wild boar while hunting. When he died, Aphrodite heard his cries and hastened to his side in her swan-drawn chariot. She cursed the Fates that had ordained his death and, with Adonis still in her arms, turned the blood drops that fell from his wounds onto the soil into windflowers, also known as the short-lived anemone, as a memorial to their love.</p>

<p>Aphrodite's most famous son was Eros, the god of love, who helped her with her work. A talented archer, his job was to shoot arrows dipped in Aphrodite's love potion, hitting her unwitting victims, causing them to fall madly in love with the next person they saw. Many of the great love stories began this way, but many respectable homes were broken up as well.</p>

<p>Although she was most often loving and generous, the greek goddess Aphrodite could be quite malicious and vindictive as well. She insisted upon being given the honor she felt was due her and was quick and harsh in punishing those who weren't sufficiently appreciative of her efforts. Ares, Medea, Psyche, and Atalanta, to name but a few, could attest that the greek goddess Aphrodite's power was immense.</p>

<p>Often the punishments rendered by the goddess Aphrodite, though severe, held important lessons embedded within them. These were lessons that sparked growth and ultimately improved the life or extended the vision of the person she was punishing, as in the case of Psyche.</p>

<p>The influence of the greek goddess Aphrodite can be seen as generative, far beyond that of romance, love, or desire alone. She is associated with the life-giving sea. Just as the waves lapping on the shore refresh and renew the beach, the greek goddess Aphrodite brings us hope and the awareness of the transforming power of love and beauty.</p>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/11/2003 1:23 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (2 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Religions/Mythologies: Metaversal Home of All Gods!<br />
Greek Mythology! Thoughts and Philosophies of Ancient Greek Deified Description! (Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
  ARTEMIS - Moon Goddess</p>

<p>Ngilah<br />
ARTEMIS - Moon Goddess</p>

<p>The Greek Goddess Artemis</p>

<p>Artemis: Goddess of Light<br />
And Protector of the Vulnerable</p>

<p>In greek mythology Artemis (also known as the roman goddess Diana) was the daughter of Zeus, the mighty ruler of the Olympian gods. Artemis' mother, Leto, gave birth to Artemis after a short and painless labor. But then Leto's labor continued, with her contractions growing weak and painful. Moved to compassion, the infant goddess Artemis, born only a few minutes earlier, became her mother's midwife and delivered her twin brother Apollo.</p>

<p>You could say that, of all the greek godesses, the goddess Artemis was literally born to serve as a nurturer and protector!</p>

<p>The greek goddess Artemis was frequently called upon to nurture her needy and somewhat ineffectual mother.</p>

<p>All too often she felt compelled to come to her rescue even though Artemis received little from her mother in return. As a result of her having caused her mother no pain in childbirth, and her successful role as midwife in her brother's birth, Artemis naturally became the patron saint of childbirth, the protector of children, and the goddess who especially heard the appeals of women.</p>

<p>The goddess Artemis was always responsive to the needs of the vulnerable and the suffering. She was quick to defend the powerless from unjust treatment at the hands of the Olympian patriarchy; it is not surprising that in current times Artemis is seen as the \&quot;feminist\&quot; goddess.</p>

<p>Even as a small child the greek goddess Artemis was decisive. When Zeus asked Artemis what presents she wanted for her third birthday she responded without hesitation that she wanted six things: to be allowed to live without having to be distracted by love and marriage, a bow and arrow just like her brother's, a hunting costume and freedom from having to dress up like a lady, the job of bringing light into the world, sixty young nymphs to be her companions and to help care for her hunting dogs, and all the mountains on the earth to live on. Zeus was amused by her precociousness and happily granted the little goddess Artemis her wishes. Even at this tender age it was clear that Artemis was going to be the most independent of the goddesses, one who thrived on challenges!</p>

<p>Artemis' association with the natural world, the wilderness, symbolizes her own untamed spirit. The most independent of the goddesses, she roamed the forests in her role as huntress. The greek goddess Artemis was famous for her hunting skills, for the sharp focus of her attention and her unerring aim. She was known as a fearless and responsible hunter, willing and able to bring down the most terrifying beasts.</p>

<p>But Artemis was especially fierce in her protection of the gentle animals that were usually preyed upon. As the protector of animals and the young, the goddess Artemis was angered because a group of Greek sailors had slaughtered a hare and its young. She delayed them from sailing to join the Battle of Troy. Artemis was not the least interested in cultivating the land or in harnessing the forces of nature to benefit mankind (she left those responsibilities to Demeter and Athena, respectfully). Artemis could easily be described as an early environmentalist.</p>

<p>Artemis seemed to be more comfortable with the companionship of women friends. Often depicted by artists while hunting or bathing with her band of nymphs, the goddess Artemis valued her freedom and personal space and protected them with ferociousness.</p>

<p>Indeed, those who restricted her freedom, those who tried to thwart her commitment to reaching her goals, or simply invaded her privacy, paid dearly. When the hunter Actaeon accidentally came upon Artemis while she was bathing, she turned him into a stag, whereupon his own hunting dogs attacked and tore him to pieces.</p>

<p>Artemis could be both vengeful and impulsive. When she discovered that Callisto, one of the nymphs in her band of companions, had violated her vows of chastity and become pregnant as a result of an affair with Zeus, Artemis, without a moment's hesitation, Artemis changed her into a bear. Had Zeus not intervened to place her in the stars as the constellation Callisto (The Bear), the young nymph would have died quickly as the victim of a hunt.</p>

<p>With the exception of her brother Apollo, who was a frequent ally and companion, Artemis was not known to have had very satisfying relationships with men. Her one great love affair, with the handsome and respected mortal Orion, ended very badly.</p>

<p>Upset that his sister's time and attentions had been diverted away from him, the jealous Apollo tricked Artemis into killing Orion. Knowing that Orion was swimming in the ocean, Apollo bet Artemis that she could not hit \&quot;that distant object on the horizon\&quot; with an arrow.</p>

<p>Filled with confidence in her skills as an archer, Artemis accepted the challenge. Successful as always, Artemis discovered that her competitiveness and unerring aim had killed the only man she had ever loved.<br />
In her abject grief, the goddess Artemis turned her dead lover into stars and shot him into the night sky where he remains as the constellation Orion. Never again did she allow herself to become vulnerable to romantic love.</p>

<p>The greek goddess Artemis was often associated with the moon, especially the crescent or \&quot;new\&quot; moon. Phoebe was one of the many names she was called.</p>

<p>The name Phoebe means the \&quot;light one\&quot; or \&quot;bright one\&quot;.<br />
{Note: part of the word \&quot;Photon, ;) meaning Light particle!}<br />
Artemis \&quot;Goddess of Light\&quot; had the divine duty of illuminating the darkness. Artemis was often depicted carrying a candle or torch, lighting the way for others, leading them through territories yet uncharted.</p>

<p>In greek mythology Artermis, despite her \&quot;wildness\&quot; (her refusal to conform to conventional ways or tradition) and her fierce independence, was depicted as one of the compassionate, healing goddesses. Of all the greek goddesses, she was the most self-sufficient, living life on her own terms, comfortable both in solitude and in holding the reins of leadership.</p>

<p>The greek goddess Artemis gives us courage. Like her counterpart the roman goddess Diana, she illuminates those places that terrify us and lends us her strength to bring us safely through our fears.</p>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/12/2004 2:10 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (3 of 34) <br />
 	<br />
{Lmao, NEO!! You arethe chosen one!}<br />
<br />
<img src="http://images.quizilla.com/T/truly-dippy/1061401756_topdreams2.jpg" border="0" alt="Morpheus" /><br />
Morpheus<br />
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WHat a cr-r-r-r-azy quiz, yo.}&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	2/13/2004 12:35 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (4 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>&lt;img src=\&quot;http://images.quizilla.com/T/truly-dippy/1061402444_ktopmagic2.gif\&quot; border=\&quot;0\&quot; alt=\&quot;Hecate\&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;Hecate<br />
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<p>sigh trying and hoping that works ^^^ if not can ya fix it for me please please please lol</p>

<p>phew see next message and thank you</p>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/13/2004 2:13 am <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (5 of 34) <br />
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<img src="http://images.quizilla.com/T/truly-dippy/1061402444_ktopmagic2.gif" border="0" alt="Hecate" />&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;From: 	deepwaterz  	5/29/2004 3:34 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight unread 	 (6 of 34) <br />
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<img alt="Morpheus" src="http://images.quizilla.com/T/truly-dippy/1061401756_topdreams2.jpg" border="0" />&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/29/2004 6:54 pm <br />
To: 	deepwaterz 	 (7 of 34) <br />
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<img src="http://images.quizilla.com/T/truly-dippy/1061402444_ktopmagic2.gif" border="0" alt="Hecate" /><br />
Hecate<br />
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<br />
*These are the only two results I've ever seen from this quiz.*&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	deepwaterz  	5/29/2004 8:16 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (8 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>we got this quiz at zombies.. i seen other results there.. lol</p>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	RUFUSC  	5/30/2004 10:51 am <br />
To: 	deepwaterz 	 (9 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>IM STILL A GOD!</p>

<p>But Im in prision in Mt. Olympus! Rufus Carter took me there!</p>

<p>Father Zeus now loves Rufus and his wife Lynda!</p>

<p>I'll be watching the oportunity to scape!</p>

<p>####</p>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	RUFUSC  	5/30/2004 11:01 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (10 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>I COULD LOOK BETTER LIKE ACHILLES THAN BRAD PRICK!</p>

<p>LYNDA AND MADONNA TOLD ME THAT.</p>

<p>Rufus Carter</p>

<p>(Lord of TROY)</p>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/31/2004 10:57 am <br />
To: 	deepwaterz unread 	 (11 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>*Coolness, Hate to think that Rufus's wife and that guy from the Matrix, that Bill Cosby who played Morpheus were the only two results, lol.</p>

<p>Bill Cosby as Morpheus: \&quot;Neo, (weird face) Yooou wanna eat da Red Jello Mmmmmm!! Or da Blue Jello? Mmmmm!! Kids in Zion LOVE JELLO!Why.... are these dudes in suits SHOOTING at us? This makes no.. Sense to me. Maybe they'd like a Jello Pudding Pop? Mmmmm!!!\&quot;</p>

<p>Neo: \&quot;Whoa.\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	RUFUSC  	6/1/2004 4:37 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (12 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>HECATE IS CHASING ME!!!!!</p>

<p>IM HAPPY!</p>

<p>Rufus Carter</p>

<p>(Lord of Hecate)</p>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;From: 	Derkein  	6/5/2004 3:04 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (13 of 34) <br />
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hmmm..very interesting<br />
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&quot;105&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	6/5/2004 10:41 am <br />
To: 	Derkein 	 (14 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>My god, Derk, you found the third missing quiz result! :D</p>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	6/8/2004 8:04 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (15 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>(Image no longer exists)</p>

<p>sheesh...</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/9/2004 12:34 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (16 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>You'll be the death of us yet, I knew it!</p>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/11/2005 6:34 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (17 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>From: ZAGREO</p>

<p>Subject: WHICH GOD ARE YOU?</p>

<p>A GOD QUIZ FOR THE METAPHORUMERS haahahahahaahahaahh</p>

<p><a href="http://www.paleothea.com/quizzes.html">http://www.paleothea.com/quizzes.html</a></p>

<p>*In his odd funny way Zagreo says HI. These quizzes may contain some nudity. I can tell you from my results, Hades was not all that much of a ladies man.*</p>

<p>{He's hung like a TicTac for Zuezsakes! A real bughumper.}</p>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/11/2005 6:47 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (18 of 34) <br />
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*Hades again, and only 4% of people taken this quiz got this result too.*<br />
<br />
<img src="http://images.quizilla.com/T/truly-dippy/1061402396_nderworld2.jpg" border="0" alt="hades" /><br />
Hades<br />
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{I took this quiz once as Bloodgeon, but Have I really gotten darker since ... Stargoyle? Should I be worrried? Nope, but the rest of the world better keep an eye out for me, lol.}&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;From: 	Derkein  	9/11/2005 10:26 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (19 of 34) <br />
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I took this one again just to see how it'd turn out...not sure what to think but it seemed a little funny to me...lol<br />
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<img alt="" src="http://live.quizilla.com/user_images/T/truly-dippy/1061402949_topstrong2.jpg" /><br />
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Hercules<br />
<br />
<em>5657 other people got this result!<br />
This quiz has been taken 49823 times.<br />
11% of people had this result.</em><br />
<div class="sig"><img alt="" src="http://69.42.73.76/netfu/tmp10020/coollogo_com_96291551.jpg" /><a href="http://69.42.73.76/netfu/tmp10020/coollogo_com_96291290.jpg"></a></div>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/12/2005 5:49 am <br />
To: 	Derkein 	 (20 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>*Way ta go, Derkules! My Leo Sun/Moon aspects cringe remembering what you did to the Nemean Lion, but your dad made up for that with the Leo constellation. It's all water under the stars now, lol.*</p>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	RUFUSC  	9/21/2005 9:02 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (21 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>UH???</p>

<p>IS IT ZAGREO NEARBY?</p>

<p>mmmmm...DANGEROUS TIME!</p>

<p>IS HE STILL TALKING ABOUT GREEK GODS? DAMN!</p>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	3/29/2006 4:06 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (22 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>Encyclopedia Mythica&trade;</p>

<p>MythQuiz<br />
Greek mythology (Beginner)<br />
Quiz results for Stargoyle:</p>

<p>You have got 14 correct out of 20 questions. Your score is 70.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.pantheon.org/cgi-bin/mythquiz.cgi">http://www.pantheon.org/cgi-bin/mythquiz.cgi</a></p>

<p>Encyclopedia Mythica.</p>

<p>{Ouch, uh the... shoe one threw me.}</p>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	3/31/2006 4:56 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (23 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>You have got 18 correct out of 20 questions. Your score is 90.</p>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	3/31/2006 5:01 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (24 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>Part II: OUCH!</p>

<p>You have got 14 correct out of 20 questions. Your score is 70.</p>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	3/31/2006 5:05 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (25 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>Intermediate: Yowch.</p>

<p>You have got 5 correct out of 10 questions. Your score is 50.</p>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	3/31/2006 5:08 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (26 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>Advanced: I guessed the ones I got...</p>

<p>You have got 2 correct out of 5 questions. Your score is 40.</p>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	3/31/2006 7:14 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (27 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>Greek mythology (Beginner)<br />
Quiz results for Stargoyle:<br />
You have got 16 correct out of 20 questions. Your score is 80.<br />
<a href="http://www.pantheon.org/cgi-bin/mythquiz.cgi">http://www.pantheon.org/cgi-bin/mythquiz.cgi</a></p>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	3/31/2006 7:19 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (28 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>MythQuiz<br />
Greek mythology (Intermediate)<br />
Quiz results for Stargoyle:<br />
You have got 3 correct out of 10 questions. Your score is 30.<br />
<a href="http://www.pantheon.org/cgi-bin/mythquiz.cgi">http://www.pantheon.org/cgi-bin/mythquiz.cgi</a></p>

<p>{Ouch, well I'm just a fellow learner!}</p>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	3/31/2006 7:24 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (29 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>Greek mythology (Advanced)<br />
Quiz results for Stargoyle:<br />
You have got 1 correct out of 5 questions. Your score is 20.<br />
<a href="http://www.pantheon.org/cgi-bin/mythquiz.cgi">http://www.pantheon.org/cgi-bin/mythquiz.cgi</a></p>

<p>{GUess I gotta hit the books. All tose episodes of Xena Warrior Princess helped me not, lying harridan..,}</p>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	4/6/2006 12:25 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (30 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>lmao! Harridan, wow. I've been looking for that word for a long time, star. And let me tell you, the dictionary is not a nice place to look for a word that you can't think of! Harlam or harlequin was as close as I was ever going to get. Thank you kind sir! I shall now go forth and spread the word! Saucy female sorts are from this day forward known as harridans!</p>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;31&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	4/11/2006 5:48 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (31 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>{Sorry of that offended, uh uhm hmmm, footshuffle moment here.., Harlequin works better? Harlaqrn? :D Now there's a name with some spice.}</p>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;32&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	4/11/2006 7:24 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (32 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>ACHOOO! Musta been paprika.</p>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;33&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	4/13/2006 5:32 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (33 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>*Paprika I can handle, I just never liked Cumin in my soup, lmao, aherm.*</p>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;34&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	4/13/2006 4:50 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (34 of 34) </p>
 	
<p>Greek mythology<br />
From Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia.</p>

<p>Approved by the Kansas State Board of Education.</p>

<p>This page meets all criteria and requirements for use as teaching material within the State of Kansas public school system. It consists of facts, not of theories and students are encouraged to believe it uncritically, and to approach alternatives critically.</p>

<p>\&quot;Greek mythology is more than a theory.\&quot;<br />
~Alexander the Great on Greek mythology</p>

<p>Greek mythology is a scientific theory explaining the existence and functioning of the universe. Some reference books regard it as a branch of intelligent design, although others are eager to remind there is nothing especially intelligent about Greek mythology. Greek mythology is taught at biology classes at Greek schools where it has achieved a status of a serious alternative explanation as opposed to the theory of evolution created by Darwin in the 19th century.<br />
The main points of the Greek mythology theory are:</p>

<p>The world is too chaotic to have come to being through the evolutionary process.</p>

<p>The world is too chaotic to be created and ruled by a single deity.</p>

<p>There exists a pantheon of gods who live on the top of Mount Olympus in Northern Greece.</p>

<p>The gods of the pantheon are greedy, jealous, horny, and cowardly. In addition, they have an extremely strange sense of humour and are egotistic. In short, they resemble humans in many ways except that they are immortal and have superpowers.</p>

<p>There is no hell or heaven. Instead, dead people go to the Underworld ruled by Hades. The bad ones end up in Tartarus (not a nice place), while good heroes go to Elysion (a nice place). Most stay in Erebus (in-between). Some heroic individuals can become gods after death and they get to live in the palace of the gods on Mount Olympus (cool).</p>

<p>Evidence<br />
Skeptics have attacked this theory, arguing it does not have enough evidence to support it. Supporters of the theory have attacked the skeptics (mostly verbally) and told them that Zeus is going to send a massive lightning storm to incinerate the unbelievers. Later investigation showed that the attackers of the skeptics did not actually exist, and the the skeptics were actually tripped out on acid at the time. This has lead to a considerable amount of confusion in the academic world. Supporters of the theory have raised many arguments.<br />
Here is a brief listing of the main pieces of evidence.</p>

<p>I - Polytheistic pantheons around the world<br />
The first argument reminds that the earliest religions known to history are polytheistic. This means that there must be a pantheon of gods, known by different names to different civilisations. The argument usually lists the Egyptian, the Norse, the Chinese, the Japanese, the Aztec, the Maya, the Inca, the Aborigine, the Celtic, the Slavic, the Babylonian, and the Hindu pantheons in addition to the Greek one. According to the argument, the gods of other pantheons are in fact the gods of the Greek pantheon. For example, the Norse Thor is actually Zeus, the Aztec Huizilopotchli is the Greek Helios, and the Egyptian Thot or Djehuti is the Greek Apollo.</p>

<p>II - The chaotic nature of the universe<br />
The second argument states that the world around us is utterly chaotic; things explode, people die, insects get smitten, teenagers get iPods, avalanches bury villages, all without a clear purpose. This is due to the fact that the universe was formed from Chaos, a shapeless lump floating in eternity at the very beginning. The formation of universe brought some order, but the current chaotic state of affairs is caused by the varied interests of the gods. The gods tend to quarrel with one another and wipe out cities and civilisations as result. Troy is just one example.</p>

<p>III - Heracles/Hercules<br />
Many sources tell of a mortal man called Heracles (Hercules in Latin) who was the son of Zeus and became a god after succeeding in twelve superhuman tasks. There are far too many references to him to justify the claim that he was a fictional character. Heracles was living proof of the existence of the gods.</p>

<p>IV - Darwinism cannot explain everything</p>

<p>This is everybody's favourite argument. Darwinism cannot explain why life is not fair, Darwinism cannot explain why you cannot get all you want, Darwinism cannot explain why centaurs do not exist. Well, do not worry - Greek mythology can. Life is not fair because the gods are greedy and generally unfair. You cannot get all you want because you would make the gods jealous if you could. That would be hubris and would force the gods to send Nemesis kill you.</p>

<p>Centaurs do not exist because Zeus and Apollo killed them. As you can see, Greek mythology rips off Darwin's naughty bits just like Kronos ripped off Uranus' naughty bits and threw them into the sea.</p>

<p>Homer and Virgil: Prophets of the gods<br />
The epic poets Homer and Virgil are regarded prophets of Greek mythology.</p>

<p>The basic assumption of Greek mythology is that the events described by Homer in his Iliad and Odyssey are factual and true, just like the ones described by Virgil in his Aenid.</p>

<p>Homer's works are the rough equivalent of the Old Testament, while Virgil's epic is the equivalent of the New Testament. In addition, there are several other scriptures that tell how the gods messed the world up.</p>

<p>The world according to the Greek mythology theory</p>

<p>Greek mythology supporters argue against the now dominant 'round revolving earth' theory. Greek mythology clearly suggests that the world is a flat plate surrounded by Okeanos, a gigantic ocean. The sky is an artificial roof made by Uranus.</p>

<p>Stars are purely decorative, usually heros or animals turned into stars by the gods. The sun is the god Helios, who rides his fiery chariot across the sky every day. In the winter he does not have the energy to ride as long as he does in the summer. The summer and winter are caused by Persefone, the wife of Hades and the daughter of Demeter, who stays in the Underworld for approximately six months of the year. Also, the city of Delphi in central Greece is the center of the earth. This was scientifically proved by Zeus himself. He sent two of his eagles flying from the opposite edges of the earth. The eagles met each other above Delphi. And there is absolutely no arguing with Zeus.</p>

<p>If you are in trouble...</p>

<p>...you should always turn to the Greek gods first and then, if it does not work, turn to so-called science as a last resort.</p>

<p>If you are sick, sacrifice a cockerel to Asclepios, the god of healing.</p>

<p>If you have enemies, burn about a pound of meat to Zeus and ask him to smite them.</p>

<p>If your partner cheats, send Hera to get them.</p>

<p>If you want to win a horse race, place your bet to Poseidon, the god of the seas and the horses.</p>

<p>If you want money, bury stuff in the ground as sacrifice to Hades, the richest of the gods.</p>

<p>If you would like to punch somebody in face real hard, do not do it - yourself. Burn meat for Heracles, and he will come and finish the guy off with his club.</p>

<p>If you want to know the correct numbers for next week's lottery, go to Delphi and consult the oracle of Apollo.</p>

<p>If you hate somebody in general, send the Olympus Hitmen, Apollo and Artemis, to shoot them with poisoned arrows.</p>

<p>Famous Greek Myths<br />
True accounts of the breathtaking adventures of heroes, mortals, and gods.</p>

<p>Medea</p>

<p>Medea is a character from Greek mythology who ran off with a heroic man called Jason, who is most well known for being a dirty no-good thief.<br />
Fortunately for him, being a dirty no-good thief was particularly alluring in the days of Ancient Greece and so Medea was captivated by him almost immediately (that and he had an adorable corgi dog). It was not clear from her love for him that she was actually a deranged psychotic, so Jason happily sailed away with her and her brother, whom she had invited for entertainment value. Unfortunately for the little corgi dog, he was brought along for nutritional purposes and was eventually eaten.</p>

<p>How can I tell if I've run away with Medea?</p>

<p>Is she the daughter of the king of Colchis?</p>

<p>Did she just chop up her brother, despite his entertainment value, and throw the pieces overboard?</p>

<p>Has she killed her two children, just to make me jealous?</p>

<p>When her mother comes round to visit, does she always greet her daughter with the words \&quot;Hello, m'dear\&quot;?</p>

<p>If you can answer \&quot;Yes\&quot; to all of these questions, immediately inform the relevant authorities, hide under<br />
the dining table, sell all your goats<br />
and pray to Thor for a quick and painless death.</p>

<p>Retrieved from \&quot;http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Greek_mythology\&quot;</p>

<p>{Keep in mind, this does come from a disinformation society of sorts, lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;106&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	5/14/2004 6:20 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 4) </p>
 	
<p>Astrology</p>

<p>Astrology, the study of how events on earth correspond to the positions and movements of astronomical bodies, particularly the sun, moon, planets, and stars. Astrologers believe that the position of astronomical bodies at the exact moment of a person&acirc;&euro;&trade;s birth and the subsequent movements of the bodies reflect that person&acirc;&euro;&trade;s character and, therefore, destiny. For many years, scientists have rejected the principles of astrology. However, millions of people continue to believe in or practice it.</p>

<p>Astrologers create charts called horoscopes, which map the position of astronomical bodies at certain times, such as when a person is born. A horoscope is illustrated by a circle, called the ecliptic. The ecliptic is the plane on which the earth orbits around the sun in a year. It is divided into twelve sections, called the signs of the Zodiac, which include Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. Astrologers assign every planet (which in astrology includes the sun and moon) with a particular sign, depending on where that planet appears on the ecliptic at the time for which the horoscope is cast. Each planet represents basic human drives, and each sign represents a set of human characteristics. When astrologers designate a person as a certain sign&acirc;&euro;\&quot;a Leo or a Pisces, for example&acirc;&euro;\&quot;they are referring to the person&acirc;&euro;&trade;s sun sign&acirc;&euro;\&quot; that is, the sign that the sun occupied at the time of the person&acirc;&euro;&trade;s birth.</p>

<p>The horoscope also is divided into twelve houses, which make up the 24-hour period during which the earth rotates once on its axis. Each house deals with certain areas of a person&acirc;&euro;&trade;s life, such as marriage, health, work, travel, and death.</p>

<p>Astrologers make predictions by interpreting the position of astronomical bodies within the signs and houses of the horoscope.</p>

<p>Astrology is an ancient practice that different civilizations seemed to develop independently. The Chaldeans, who lived in Babylonia (now Iraq), developed one of the original forms of astrology as early as 3000 BC. The Chinese were practicing astrology by 2000 BC.</p>

<p>Other varieties formed in ancient India and among the Maya of Central America. These people may have observed that certain astronomical bodies, particularly the sun, affected the change of seasons and the success of crops. Based on such observations, they may have developed a broader system by which the movements of other bodies such as the planets affected or represented additional aspects of life.</p>

<p>By the 500s BC, astrology had spread to Greece, where such philosophers as Pythagoras and Plato incorporated it into their study of religion and astronomy. Astrology was widely practiced in Europe through the Middle Ages, despite the condemnation of such Christian leaders as Augustine, who became archbishop of Canterbury about AD 600. Many scholars viewed astrology and astronomy as complementary sciences until about the 1500s. At that time, the discoveries made by such astronomers as Nicolaus Copernicus and Galileo Galilei undermined some of the foundations of astrology. Since then, few scientists have accepted astrology as a science.</p>&quot;
&quot;106&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	5/14/2004 7:14 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (2 of 4) </p>
 	
<p>Houses and Planets and what they represent...</p>

<p>Sun -- Planet of vitality and individuality<br />
Moon -- Planet of emotions and instincts<br />
Mercury -- Planet of the mind<br />
Venus -- Planet of love and pleasure<br />
Mars -- Planet of energy and assertiveness<br />
Jupiter -- Planet of luck and expansion<br />
Saturn -- Planet of discipline and limitation<br />
Uranus -- Planet of change and originality<br />
Neptune -- Planet of spirituality and illusion<br />
Pluto -- Planet of transformation</p>

<p><br />
First House -- House of Self<br />
Second House -- House of Possessions<br />
Third House -- House of Communication<br />
Fourth House -- House of Home; also of the Early and Latter Parts of Life<br />
Fifth House -- House of Creativity and Sex<br />
Sixth House -- House of Service and of Health<br />
Seventh House -- House of Marriage and Partnership<br />
Eighth House -- House of Death and Regeneration; also of Legacies<br />
Ninth House -- House of Mental Exploration<br />
Tenth House -- House of Career<br />
Eleventh House -- House of Hopes and Wishes; also of Friends<br />
Twelfth House -- House of Secrets, Sorrows, and Self-Undoing</p>&quot;
&quot;106&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	5/16/2004 11:10 am <br />
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<p>Constellation (astronomy), in astronomy, any of 88 imagined groupings of bright stars that appear on the celestial sphere (see Ecliptic) and that are named after religious or mythological figures, animals, or objects. The term also refers to the delimited areas on the celestial sphere that contain the named groups of stars.</p>

<p>The oldest known drawings of constellations are motifs on seals, vases, and gaming boards from the Sumerians, indicating that constellations may have been developed as early as 4000 BC. The constellation Aquarius was named by the Sumerians after their god of heaven An, who pours the waters of immortality upon the earth. The division of the zodiac into 12 equal signs was known around 450 BC by the Babylonians. The northern constellations known today are little different from those known by the Chaldeans and the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. Homer and Hesiod mentioned constellations, and the Greek poet Aratus of Soli (circa 315-c. 245 BC) gave a verse description of 44 constellations in his Phaenomena. The Alexandrian astronomer and mathematician Ptolemy, in his Almagest, described 48 constellations, of which 47 are known today by the same name.</p>

<p>In the past many other peoples have grouped stars in constellations, although their arrangements usually did not correspond to those of the ancients. Some Chinese constellations, however, resemble those of the ancients, indicating the possibility of a common origin.</p>

<p>At the end of the 16th century the first explorers of the South Seas mapped the southern sky, which was largely unknown to the ancients. New constellations were added by a Dutch navigator, Pieter Dirckz Keyser, who participated in the exploration of the East Indies in 1595.</p>

<p>Subsequently, other southern constellations were added by the German astronomer Johann Bayer, who published the first extensive star atlas in the Western world, the Uranometria; by Johannes Hevelius; and by the French astronomer Nicolas Louis Lacaille. Many others proposed new constellations, but astronomers finally settled on a list of 88. The boundaries of constellations, however, remained a matter of discussion until 1930, when definitive boundaries were fixed by the International Astronomical Union.</p>

<p>The genitive forms of the names of constellations, preceded by a Greek letter, are used to designate about 1300 bright stars; this system was introduced by Johann Bayer. The famous star Algol in the constellation Perseus, for example, is called Beta Persei. The accompanying table lists the constellations on which separate articles appear in this encyclopedia.</p>

<p>How to cite this article:<br />
\&quot;Constellation (astronomy),\&quot; Microsoft&Acirc;&reg; Encarta&Acirc;&reg; Online Encyclopedia 2004<br />
<a href="http://encarta.msn.com">http://encarta.msn.com</a> &Acirc;&copy; 1997-2004 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved.&Acirc;&copy; 1993-2004 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved.</p>&quot;
&quot;106&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	5/16/2004 6:29 pm <br />
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<p>Algol, Beta Persei, from the Arab Ra's al Ghul - \&quot;the Demon's Head\&quot;. To the Hebrews it was Rosh ha Satan, Satan's Head, and to the Greeks it was the severed head of Medusa, the serpent-haired Gorgon who was so horrible to look at that one glance would turn an ogler to stone. \&quot;Violence, beheading, hanging, choking, asphyxiation, electrocution, murder, mob violence.\&quot; (Just in case you missed the message, Algol is further described as \&quot;unfortunate\&quot;.)</p>

<p>Caput Algol - the Ghoul, or Demon Star</p>

<p>Algol, or Caput Algol - Ras al-Ghul, the brightest star of the Gorgon's Head - has consistently and universally been seen as a malefic star that brings calamity and loss to humanity. On a personal level it means to lose one's head, in other words, it makes people act rashly, without forethought or due consideration.</p>

<p>Algol is such a malefic fixed star that its zodiacal position assumes the importance of a critical degree that must always be considered when looking at unfolding trends (eg transits, solar returns, etc.). At present Algol is at about 26&deg; Taurus.</p>

<p> <br />
The Cycle of Uranus and Algol in 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;Is it me, or does it feel like Retrograde? I just looked, and it's not that time of year, but what is going on out there? Communications are funky, people are dying, war between Israel and Palestine, and lesser more annoying things are happening. Anyone know why all this is going on? Is it planetary?\&quot;</p>

<p>The unpleasant feeling that surrounds us, generating a sense of uneasiness and anxiety is due in part to the cycle of Uranus, the force of upheaval and Caput Algol, the most malefic of the fixed stars.</p>&quot;
&quot;107&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  	10/20/2003 10:20 am <br />
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<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
What Greek Monster Are You?<br />
I took this one and the result was that I was the Nemean Lion, the beast the LEO constellation was based on. damn those dominant Leo characteristics!!!<br />
Well. How will YOU all do?<br />
What Greek Monster Are You? (Not Complete) - Quizilla<br />
Address:<br />
<a href="http://www.quizilla.com/users/Ajaxer/quizzes/What%20Greek%20Monster%20Are%20You%3F%20(Not%20Complete">http://www.quizilla.com/users/Ajaxer/quizzes/What%20Greek%20Monster%20Are%20You%3F%20(Not%20Complete</a>)</p>

<p>[It's not complete as the name says so if you're result doesnt come thru, try again with any other answers that suit ya.]</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
You are Argus Panoptes. The gentle, one hundred eyed servant of Hera, he was killed and his eyes put in the feathers of the noble peacock. You are a very kind person, and probably easily manipulated. You are also very innocent, and wouldn't hurt a fly.<br />
This was my result....with a really funky picture of barbie with 8 eyes</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
Ha I looked at all of them...can a be a bit of all?... you ate the bird didn't ya Cobalt?</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
I might have...you never know.</p>&quot;
&quot;108&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	6/15/2004 9:50 pm <br />
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<p>THE TOP TEN REASONS WE NEVER SAW SPARKPLUG AFTER THE MOVIE</p>

<p>10. He fell asleep in Ultra Magnus' chair one day, and Ultra doesn't always look where he sits...</p>

<p>9. He stood right in front of Twin Twist's blaster and said, 'Bet you WON'T!!'</p>

<p>8. Worked out where the real money was and switched sides.</p>

<p>7. On the 'occupation' part of his tax return, he wrote, 'I live in a volcano and fix giant robots from outer space who turn into cars,' and has been receiving treatment ever since.</p>

<p>6. He eloped with Chip.</p>

<p>5. He eloped with Shockwave.</p>

<p>4. He sold his story to the tabloids, and can now be found in the South of France.</p>

<p>3. He got drunk and tried to chat up Nightracer.</p>

<p>2. Showed up Wheeljack *once* too<br />
often...</p>

<p>AND THE NUMBER ONE REASON WE NEVER SAW<br />
SPARKPLUG AFTER THE MOVIE...</p>

<p>1. He talked about the 'alien robots' near a middle-aged guy who smoked a lot of cigarettes, and he hasn't been seen since!</p>&quot;
&quot;108&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	6/15/2004 9:56 pm <br />
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<p>THE TOP 10 REASONS WHY GALVATRON WENT INSANE</p>

<p>10. He was thinking a few insane thoughts and the wind changed.</p>

<p>9. He one day called twenty-seven different Sweeps 'Scourge' before he finally got it right.</p>

<p>8. Cyclonus gave him one of those 3-D 'hidden image' books for his birthday.</p>

<p>7. While he was head-first in that lava pit he made the mistake of wondering just who *was* on first...</p>

<p>6. Tried to work out the Quintessons' actual motives.</p>

<p>5. His life flashed before his eyes, and it was all the bits with Starscream talking.</p>

<p>4. Watched GHOSTBUSTERS, and heard that line about drilling a hole in one's head...</p>

<p>3. Tried to decipher Wreck-Gar's post-Movie dialogue.</p>

<p>2. His first night as Galvatron, he took his teeth out to go to sleep like he used to, only he didn't realize Unicron where had shifted the position of his brain module to...</p>

<p>AND THE NUMBER ONE REASON WHY GALVATRON WENT<br />
INSANE...</p>

<p>1. He once asked who Unicron had turned into Cyclonus and who into Scourge!</p>&quot;
&quot;108&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	6/15/2004 9:57 pm <br />
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<p>THE TOP TEN REASONS GRIMLOCK<br />
WAS THE BEST AUTOBOT LEADER</p>

<p>10. He resisted the temptation to be called Grimlockus Prime.</p>

<p>9. He wore a crown.</p>

<p>8. He made fun of Fortress Maximus.</p>

<p>7. He knows that the Ark is a spaceship and it's supposed to fly!</p>

<p>6. Optimus Prime rose to the leadership by centuries of going to the effort of proving himself. Grimlock just beat the crap out of Trypticon.</p>

<p>5. Grimlock wouldn't get himself killed just so Megatron could cheat in a computer game. (Yes, I'm big on this...)</p>

<p>4. Even with the burden of leadership, Grimlock found the time to run the letters page of the British Transformers comic.</p>

<p>3. Grimlock never binary-bonded to some weener squishie.</p>

<p>2. Grimlock knew exactly what to do when he was an Actionmaster - he<br />
transformed!</p>

<p>And the Number One reason Grimlock was the Best Autobot leader...</p>

<p>1. Matrix? Who needs a damn Matrix?</p>&quot;
&quot;108&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	6/15/2004 9:59 pm <br />
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<p>THE TOP TEN REASONS THAT OPTIMUS PRIME IS THE BEST AUTOBOT LEADER</p>

<p>10. He sounds like John Wayne.</p>

<p>9. He talks down to boring humans.</p>

<p>8. Let's see...Classic Optimus Prime, Star Convoy, Powermaster Optimus Prime, Goto Jinrai, Godbomber, Actionmaster Optimus Prime, Victory Leo, Generation 2 Optimus Prime, Combat Hero Optimus Prime, Go-Bot Optimus Prime, General Optimus Prime, Laser Rod Optimus Prime...the guy can be an army all on his own!</p>

<p>7. He can split into three and make it seem like a good idea.</p>

<p>6. He says thanks to the computer.</p>

<p>5. If someone kills him he doesn't take it.</p>

<p>4. Presumably, he can speak Latin.</p>

<p>3. When he stops to blather on in the middle of battle the Decepticons are compelled to stop and listen.</p>

<p>2. You can pull his head off and use it to make Constructicons.</p>

<p>1. He can play basketball</p>

<p><br />
THE TOP TEN REASONS THAT RODIMUS PRIME IS THE BEST AUTOBOT LEADER</p>

<p>10. He doesn't keep the Dinobots in a cupboard.</p>

<p>9. Someone taught him how to project.</p>

<p>8. He says smart-arse things to humans even when they look like they're about to die.</p>

<p>7. His old name was Hot Rod and not something stupid like Orion Pax.</p>

<p>6. Hell cheat the Decepticons before they can cheat him.</p>

<p>5. He time-travels.</p>

<p>4. *Rodimus* wouldn't get blown up just so Megatron could cheat in a computer game.</p>

<p>3. When Rodimus thought he was dying he was going to hand the Matrix to Springer. Optimus, on the other hand, wanted to give it to Ultra Magnus...</p>

<p>2. He used to date a cool droid like Arcee, not a stupid square like Elita-1.</p>

<p>1. He turns into a Flaming Winnebago!</p>&quot;
&quot;108&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	6/15/2004 10:01 pm <br />
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<p>THE TOP TEN REASONS MEGATRON<br />
IS THE BEST DECEPTICON LEADER</p>

<p>10. His motto was 'Peace through tyranny', and not<br />
'BWWAAAAAAHHH!'</p>

<p>9. He transformed into something recognizable.</p>

<p>8. He tried to score with a ninja.</p>

<p>7. He has a light-saber.</p>

<p>6. He didn't change his voice between the TV series and the Movie.</p>

<p>5. He hung out with Cobra.</p>

<p>4. His name is *actually* a word.</p>

<p>3. He wouldn't be intimidated by six flying hand-weapons.</p>

<p>2. Didn't have a sandcastle for a head on the toy.</p>

<p>And the Number One Reason Megatron is the best Decepticon leader...</p>

<p>1. He looked good in green!</p>

<p>THE TOP TEN REASONS GALVATRON<br />
IS THE BEST DECEPTICON LEADER</p>

<p>10. He once managed to drive a whole *planet* insane.</p>

<p>9. He finally gave Starscream what he was asking for.</p>

<p>8. He proved that it's not just smart guys who become leaders.</p>

<p>7. Galvatron might only have been able to conquer Charr, but Megatron never conquered any planets at all...<br />
6. There's only ONE toy of him.</p>

<p>5. He managed to con Primus.</p>

<p>4. Every time he speaks, STAR TREK fans listen.</p>

<p>3. He tried to give cheek to Unicron.</p>

<p>2. He tried to launch the idea of mud-baths for Decepticons.</p>

<p>And the Number One reason why Galvatron is the best Decepticon leader...</p>

<p>1. The first thing he wanted to do was kill Ultra Magnus!</p>&quot;
&quot;108&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	6/15/2004 10:03 pm <br />
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<p>THE TOP TEN REASONS THE COMIC IS BETTER THAN THE TV SERIES</p>

<p>10. If you were killed, you didn't let it bother you.</p>

<p>9. Wheelie only appeared in one story ever.</p>

<p>8. The Matrix was *for* something.</p>

<p>7. Two words: Tank Megatron.</p>

<p>6. The Quintessons didn't waste time mucking about with some Earth kid's *brain*.</p>

<p>5. Generation 2 comic had *new* stuff in it.</p>

<p>4. Hmmm...created by a *god* or made as household appliances? Which *really* sounds better?</p>

<p>3. The comic introduced Death's Head to the world. The TV series gave us *Chip Chase*.</p>

<p>2. The Space Bridge looked like an actual bridge, not a huge cake tin.</p>

<p>1. They even managed to make *Ultra Magnus* cool!</p>

<p>THE TOP TEN REASONS THAT THE TV SERIES IS BETTER THAN THE COMIC</p>

<p>10. You didn't get a headache trying to work out all the time paradoxes.</p>

<p>9. They knew that 'after the movie' MEANT 'after the movie'!</p>

<p>8. They never worried about stupid little things like consistency.</p>

<p>7. No-one ever tried to tell you that that funny-looking plane was supposed to be Jetfire.</p>

<p>6. Donny Finkelberg never stuck his nose in.</p>

<p>5. The Decepticons there would never have a *tape* in command...</p>

<p>4. Lots and lots of Junkions!!</p>

<p>3. Three words: Nameless Decepticon Hordes.</p>

<p>2. Rodimus Prime didn't have a nervous breakdown every five minutes.</p>

<p>1. Optimus Prime didn't let himself get blown up so Megatron could cheat in a computer game!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;108&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	6/15/2004 10:10 pm <br />
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<p>THE TOP FIFTEEN REASONS THAT AUTOBOTS ARE BETTER THAN DECEPTICONS</p>

<p>15. There were actually a half-decent amount of them in Year One.</p>

<p>14. Their starships have staying power...!</p>

<p>13. Their leader says 'b__bies'. ;)</p>

<p>12. Their twentieth-century second-in-command didn't talk crap.</p>

<p>11. They frequent amusement parks.</p>

<p>10. *Two* moons against *one* planet...ha!</p>

<p>9. They can get *dates*.</p>

<p>8. They've got the Matrix, and some of them actually seem to *know* how to use it...</p>

<p>7. While *an* Autobot can defeat Unicron, it seems that *all* the Decepticons ended up working under him...</p>

<p>6. The Wreckers lasted ages and ages, while the original Mayhem Attack Squad got mincified on their first trip to Earth.</p>

<p>5. If an Autobot wants to make a point, they'll pull their head off to show that they jolly well mean it!</p>

<p>4. Multilingual leaders.</p>

<p>3. They don't even need a *door* on their HQ!</p>

<p>2. Kup, Ironhide... Has anyone ever met a really old *Decepticon*?</p>

<p>AND THE NUMBER ONE REASON THAT AUTOBOTS ARE BETTER THAN DECEPTICONS...</p>

<p>1. Me Grimlock say so!</p>

<p>Of course, we can't show bias, just alphabetical order. We all know that we'll find...</p>

<p>THE TOP FIFTEEN REASONS THAT DECEPTICONS ARE BETTER THAN AUTOBOTS</p>

<p>15. They time-travelled first. (Er, relatively speaking.)</p>

<p>14. The Autobots only have one guy forged in the fires of a God, but the Cons have at least *three*...</p>

<p>13. Their communicator talks a reasonable amount of sense.</p>

<p>12. Two words: Space Bridge.</p>

<p>11. No *Decepticon* leader ever got blown to smithereens so that an<br />
*Autobot* could cheat in a computer game...</p>

<p>10. They don't keep their five best warriors in a cupboard.</p>

<p>9.5.There's a whole lot more Decepticon names on ATT posters than Autobot... :)</p>

<p>9. Didn't start being silly and taking the Headmasters thing *too* far...</p>

<p>8. A Decepticon once almost destroyed the universe just by *snuffing it*!</p>

<p>7. Let's see...in the movie...the Cons' old leader was made infinitely more powerful, and the Bots' ended up...dead on the kitchen table.</p>

<p>6. Don't have names like 'Windbreaker'.</p>

<p>5. Know the importance of good transformation technique - and will repeat it on six different warriors if they like it enough.</p>

<p>4. They don't keep useless pets like oil rig workers.</p>

<p>3. When they have an internal conflict, it amounts to a bit more beef than sitting in a corner and bitching about Perceptor.</p>

<p>2. They'll win *every* game of count the gestalts.</p>

<p>AND THE NUMBER ONE REASON THAT DECEPTICONS ARE BETTER THAN AUTOBOTS...</p>

<p>1. 'Aw no! I'm gonna get rammed by a *tank*!' vs 'Aw no! I'm gonna get rammed by a *Winnebago*!'</p>

<p>Hooyeah... thought I'd never get those down. Of course it's cartoon and comic - it's called beig a glutton for punishment! ;)</p>

<p>&gt;Okay this one was a top fifteen, I was never really very good at math, dropped out of Iacon at 1 thousand years of activation, so what?&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;108&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	6/15/2004 10:14 pm <br />
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<p>THE TOP TEN REASONS BINARY BONDAGE IS A BAD IDEA</p>

<p>10. You might just get away with funny smells from your engine, but not your head.</p>

<p>9. Your companion could sweat and short out something important.</p>

<p>8. KUP: Wha--? Misfire!</p>

<p>MISFIRE: Ha! I'll get you, you old fart! Just wait 'til Aimless transforms into my gun!</p>

<p>KUP: Oh yeah? C'mon, Recoil! GUN ON!</p>

<p>MISFIRE: Umm...Aimless?</p>

<p>KUP: Recoil?</p>

<p>AIMLESS: Oh, my...</p>

<p>RECOIL: You're the most beautiful man I've ever met!</p>

<p>AIMLESS: I'm in love!</p>

<p>RECOIL: Come on, sweetheart - let's leave this fighting for a new and happy life together!</p>

<p>AIMLESS: Yes, my love!</p>

<p>MISFIRE: Hrm...</p>

<p>KUP: Uhhh...match ya for it?</p>

<p>7. They piss you off by being the right size to mix with Micromasters and get all the good gossip.</p>

<p>6. Ever noticed that Powermasters and Headmasters would grind to a halt without their partners, but the partners can just go away when they want? Some symbiosis!</p>

<p>5. Debates with non-binded beings about who's really in control of the partnership really tend to get boring after the 700th time.</p>

<p>4. You end up leaving the base without them, and even when you go back you can't remember where you've left them.</p>

<p>3. You thought that having a back seat driver was bad? Imagine when they can *do* something about it...</p>

<p>2. Being a Junior Headmaster is particularly bad. 'Are we there yet?' 'No.' 'Are we there yet?' 'No.' 'Are we...' etc.</p>

<p>AND THE NUMBER ONE REASON BINARY BONDAGE<br />
IS A BAD IDEA....</p>

<p>1. *SO* many Cybertronian hotels don't allow pets!</p>&quot;
&quot;108&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	6/15/2004 10:17 pm <br />
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<p>Shockwave's a logical guy, right? And he wants power, OK? So why<br />
doesn't he just get it the normal way, like running of office? There must be some good reasons, so here I give you...</p>

<p>THE TOP TEN REASONS SHOCKWAVE DOESN'T RUN FOR PRESIDENT</p>

<p>10. He's camera-shy.</p>

<p>9. He knows everyone will say that he's just a hand-puppet for Soundwave.</p>

<p>8. Calling the voters 'human germs' doesn't improve your chances any.</p>

<p>7. He's too tall to fit in the Oval Office.</p>

<p>6. Understanding hyperspatial computer programming is one thing, but the US tax system is another entirely.</p>

<p>5. He can't do the 'read my lips' thing.</p>

<p>4. Compared to playing the saxophone, turning into a gun gets old quickly.</p>

<p>3. Starscream would end up as either vice-president or First Lady, neither of which is a particular plus.</p>

<p>2. He can't slip Trypticon into the White House's place without people noticing.</p>

<p>...and the Number One Reason Shockwave Doesn't Run for President...</p>

<p>1. He's an illegal immigrant and he's not allowed to!</p>&quot;
&quot;108&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	6/15/2004 10:21 pm <br />
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<p>THE TOP TEN REASONS THAT PROWL WON'T MAKE AUTOBOT LEADER</p>

<p>10. He'll sound stupid if he tries to say, 'This time no force in the universe can stop me.'</p>

<p>9. *Two* Prowl toys vs *six* Optimus Primes (or four Grimlocks, or four Hot Rod/Rodimus Primes).</p>

<p>8. He doesn't play computer games, so there's no way he could blow himself up to allow Megatron to cheat.</p>

<p>7. Bluestreak will be forever repainting himself just for a joke.</p>

<p>6. He thinks long and hard about strategic warfare. Unfortunately, he thinks for longer than the battle actually lasts.</p>

<p>5. He's embarrassed to admit it, but he doesn't have one of those special 'just-in-case' Matrix cavities in his chest.</p>

<p>4. No-one takes him seriously since Bumblejumper put a big sign on his back saying 'I brake for daisies.'</p>

<p>3. He has secret crushes on Nightracer and the Nightbird. This is fine, but it carried over to everything starting with 'Night', and Nightbeat says it distracts him from detecting...</p>

<p>2. Last time he subbed, he insisted on one of those workouts every morning like they do in Japanese companies.</p>

<p>AND THE NUMBER ONE REASON PROWL WILL NEVER MAKE AUTOBOT LEADER...</p>

<p>1. Two words: No trailer!</p>

<p>THE TOP TEN REASONS STARSCREAM WON'T MAKE DECEPTICON LEADER</p>

<p>10. No repaints in charge here, bub.</p>

<p>9. Leaders are supposed to have a commanding voice, not<br />
fingernails-on-the-blackboard-squared.</p>

<p>8. He doesn't have the letters 'on' in his name.</p>

<p>7. He's so used to trying to overthrow Megatron that he'll start trying to assassinate himself...</p>

<p>6. He picks on Soundwave, which is always a bad idea. ('Any urgent messages for me while I was out, Soundwave?' 'Y-- erm, Nuh!')</p>

<p>5. Other leaders had a bit of a rant before the battle, but at least they got *around* to the battle sooner or later.</p>

<p>4. See reason 5 - he still hasn't shut up.</p>

<p>3. He doesn't have a firearms-dedicated alternate mode.</p>

<p>2. He habitually merges himself with battleships.</p>

<p>AND THE NUMBER ONE REASON STARSCREAM WILL NEVER MAKE DECEPTICON LEADER...</p>

<p>1. He's dead!</p>&quot;
&quot;108&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	6/15/2004 10:25 pm <br />
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<p>&gt;I ALMOST Beg to differ, that seemd alot like Washington and Mt. St. Helens to me, well ok, maybe that's how I got seperated from teh troop for so long..,&lt;</p>

<p>THE TOP TEN REASONS TO BE GLAD THE ARK CAME DOWN IN OREGON, U.S.A. AND NOT CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA</p>

<p>10. Can you imagine Huffer and Pipes as utes?</p>

<p>9. The Decepticons would be remodelled into Ansett planes, and so would have to wait an extra two hours before they took off, not to mention having to fly to Sydney or Melbourne before they could go anywhere even remotely interesting.</p>

<p>8. Inferno would have to be bright yellow.</p>

<p>7. What's the Ark gonna hide under? Mount Anslie?</p>

<p>6. If Optimus Prime ever met Geoff Page, he'd get an inferiority complex.</p>

<p>5. The Decepticons' underwater base would have to be under Lake Burley Griffin, which is just too stupid for<br />
words.</p>

<p>4. Tracks: 'But, Prime, I'd simply hate to scuff my<br />
Kingswood mode...'</p>

<p>3. Idiot white colonists would have killed all of the<br />
robots about two hundred years before they woke up.</p>

<p>2. Can you imagine the Decepticons raiding ACTEW?</p>

<p>1. New design for Metroplex to be based on the Tuggeranong Hyperdome.</p>&quot;
&quot;108&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	6/15/2004 10:27 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (12 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>THE TOP TEN A.T.T. REFERENCES THAT SHAN'T MAKE IT INTO BEAST WARS</p>

<p>10) 'Oh, man - get ready, Big Bot! There's Preds comin'! Looks like we're in for a rumble!'</p>

<p>'Really? Is he red or blue?'</p>

<p>9) 'And you call this new life-form a...\&quot;plumed serpent\&quot;?'</p>

<p>8) Dinobot finishes a line with '...Dinobot has spoken. My rigid grill structure...uh, never mind.'</p>

<p>7) 'This new Fuzor needs a name. Let me see now...she's part rat, part bat...rat and bat...rat, bat... of course! That's what we'll call it! Robert A Jung!'</p>

<p>6) After someone re-tells the legend of Unicron, someone else pipes up with, 'But if the Death Star was there, *that* coulda taken him.'</p>

<p>5) Rhinox is frustrated because he can't get the machines to wErk.</p>

<p>4) Dead characters are 'killfiled'.</p>

<p>3) Cheetor's eyes change colour now and again, and everyone gets really excited about it.</p>

<p>2) Someone remembers that one of the Beast Warriors has the same name as an Autobot or Decepticon, and rags on them until they find a justified explanation for it.</p>

<p>And the Number One ATT reference we shan't see on BEAST WARS...</p>

<p>1) 'And now, Cheetor, I'm going to tell you the Top Ten reasons you shouldn't have disobeyed me during our last mission!'</p>&quot;
&quot;108&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/9/2004 6:35 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (13 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;Transformers Energon's got this binary bondage down to almost obviously sickeningly deliberate badness.</p>

<p>Just driving around reviving old topics, digging up the goodies.&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;109&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/12/2004 10:28 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 4) </p>
 	
<p>Subject: Fw: Why We Love Children, some things have to be shared!</p>
 
<p>A kindergarten pupil told his teacher he'd found a cat, but it was dead</p>
 
<p>\&quot;How do you know that the cat was dead?\&quot; she asked her pupil.</p>
 
<p>\&quot;Because I pxxxed in its ear and it didn't move,\&quot; answered the child innocently.</p>
 
<p>You did  WHAT ? ! ?\&quot;    the teacher exclaimed in surprise.</p>
 
<p>\&quot;You know,\&quot;explained the boy, \&quot;I leaned over and went 'Pssst!' and it</p>
 
<p>didn't move.\&quot;<br />
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</p>
 
<p> <br />
A small boy is sent to bed by his father.</p>
 
<p>Five minutes later.....\&quot;Da-ad...\&quot;</p>
 
<p>\&quot;What?\&quot;</p>
 
<p>\&quot;I'm thirsty. Can you bring drink of water?\&quot;</p>
 
<p>\&quot;No, You had your chance. Lights out.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>Five minutes later: \&quot;Da-aaaad.....\&quot;</p>
 
<p>\&quot;WHAT?\&quot;</p>
 
<p>\&quot;I'm THIRSTY. Can I have a drink of water??\&quot;</p>
 
<p>I told you NO! If y ou ask again, I'll have to spank you!!\&quot;</p>
 
<p>Five minutes later......\&quot;Daaaa-aaaad.....\&quot;</p>
 
<p>\&quot;WHAT!\&quot;</p>
 
<p>\&quot;When you come in to spank me, can you bring a drink of water?\&quot;<br />
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</p>
 
<p> <br />
An exasperated mother, whose son was always getting into mischief,</p>
 
<p>finally asked him \&quot;How do you expect to get into Heaven?\&quot;</p>
 
<p>The boy thought it over and said, \&quot;Well, I'll run in and out and in and out and keep slamming the door until St. Peter says, 'For Heaven's sake, Dylan, come in or stay out!'\&quot;</p>
 
<p>One summer evening during a violent thunderstorm a mother was tucking her son into bed. She was about to turn off the light when he asked with a tremor in his voice, \&quot;Mommy, will you sleep with me tonight?\&quot;</p>
 
<p>The mother smiled and gave him a reassuring hug. \&quot;I can't dear,\&quot; she said. \&quot;I have to sleep in Daddy's room.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>A long silence was broken at last by his shaky little voice: \&quot;The big sissy.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</p>
 
<p>It was that time, during the Sunday morning service, for the children's</p>
 
<p>sermon. All the children were invited to come forward. One little girl was wearing a particularly pretty dress and, as she sat down, the pastor leaned over and said,</p>
 
<p>\&quot;That is a very pretty dress. Is it your Easter Dress?\&quot;</p>
 
<p>The little girl replied, directly into the pastor's clip-on microphone,</p>
 
<p>\&quot;Yes, and my Mom says it's a bixxxx to iron.\&quot;<br />
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</p>
 
<p> <br />
W hen I was six months pregnant with my third child, my three year old</p>
 
<p>came into the room when I was just getting ready to get into</p>
 
<p>the shower. She said, \&quot;Mommy, you are getting fat!\&quot;</p>
 
<p>I replied, \&quot;Yes, honey, remember Mommy has a baby growing in her tummy.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>\&quot;I know,\&quot; she replied, but what's growing in your butt?\&quot;</p>
 
<p>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />
One day the first grade teacher was reading the story of Chicken Little</p>
 
<p>to her class. She came to the part of the story where Chicken Little tried to warn the farmer. She read, \&quot;.... and so Chicken Little went up to the farmer and said, \&quot;The sky is falling, the sky is falling!\&quot;</p>
 
<p>The teacher paused then asked the class, \&quot;And what do you think that farmer said?\&quot;</p>
 
<p>One little girl raised her hand and said, \&quot;I think he said: Holy sxxx! A talking chicken!'\&quot;</p>
 
<p>The teacher was unable to teach for the next 10 minutes.</p>
 
<p>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</p>
 
<p>A certain little girl, when asked her name, would reply, \&quot;I'm Mr. Sugarbrown's daughter.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>Her mother told her this was wrong, she must say, \&quot;I'm Jane Sugarbrown.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>The Vicar spoke to her in Sunday School, and said, \&quot;Aren't you Mr. Sugarbrown's daughter?\&quot;</p>
 
<p>She replied, \&quot;I thought I was, but mother says I'm not.\&quot;<br />
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</p>
 
<p> <br />
A little girl asked her mother, \&quot;Can I go outside and play with the boys?\&quot;</p>
 
<p>Her mother replied, \&quot;No, you can't play with the boys, they're too rough.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>Th e little girl thought about it for a few moments and asked, \&quot;If I can find a smooth one, can I play with him?\&quot;<br />
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</p>
 
<p> <br />
A little girl goes to the barber shop with her father. She stands next to the barber chair, while her dad gets his hair cut, eating a snack cake The barber says to her,</p>

<p>\&quot;Sweetheart, you're gonna get hair on your Twinkie.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>She says, \&quot;Yes, I know, and I'm gonna get bxxxs too.\&quot;<br />
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />
Now keep that smile on your face and pass it on to someone else!!</p>&quot;
&quot;109&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/14/2004 7:28 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight unread 	 (2 of 4) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>Subject: Love according to children</p>

<p>A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds,</p>

<p>\&quot;What does love mean?\&quot; The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined. See what you think:</p>

<p>\&quot;When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love.\&quot; Rebecca - age 8</p>

<p>When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth.\&quot;  Billy - age 4</p>

<p>\&quot;Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other. \&quot; Karl - age 5</p>

<p>\&quot;Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs.\&quot;  Chrissy - age 6</p>

<p>\&quot;Love is what makes you smile when you're tired.\&quot;  Terri - age 4</p>

<p>\&quot;Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK.\&quot;  Danny - age 7</p>

<p>\&quot;Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more. My Mommy and Daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss\&quot;  Emily - age 8</p>

<p>\&quot;Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen,\&quot;  Bobby - age 7 (Wow!)</p>

<p>\&quot;If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate,\&quot;  Nikka - age 6</p>

<p>\&quot;Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday.\&quot;  Noelle - age 7</p>

<p>\&quot;Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well.\&quot; Tommy - age 6</p>

<p>\&quot;During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling. He was the only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore,\&quot; Cin dy - age 8</p>

<p>\&quot;My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night.\&quot;<br />
Clare - age 6</p>

<p>\&quot;Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken.\&quot;  Elaine-age 5</p>

<p>\&quot;Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford.\&quot;  Chris - age 7</p>

<p>\&quot;Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day.\&quot;  Mary Ann - age 4</p>

<p>\&quot;I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones.\&quot;  Lauren - age 4</p>

<p>\&quot;When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you.\&quot; Karen-age 7</p>

<p>\&quot;You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget,\&quot;  Jessica - age 8</p>

<p>And the final one -- Author and lecturer<br />
Leo Buscaglia once talked about a contest he was asked to judge.</p>

<p>The purpose of the contest was to find the most caring child. The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman's yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there. When his Mother asked him what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said, \&quot;Nothing, I just helped him cry.\&quot; </p>

<p>&lt;this one is awsome&gt;</p>

<p>Here's hoping you have this kind of love in your life!</p>&quot;
&quot;109&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/21/2004 7:29 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (3 of 4) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>Subject: Little Patrick</p>

<p>For his birthday Little Patrick asked for a 10-speed bicycle.</p>
 
<p>His father said, \&quot;Son, we'd give you one, but the mortgage on this house is $80,000  And your mother just lost her job. There's no way we can afford it.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>The next day the father saw Little Patrick heading out the front door with a suitcase. So he asked, \&quot;Son, where are you going?</p>
 
<p>Little Patrick told him, \&quot;I was walking past your room last night and heard you tell mum you were pulling out. Then I heard her tell you to wait because she was coming too.</p>
 
<p>And I'll be damned if I'm staying here by myself with an $80,000 mortgage and no f-ing bike.</p>&quot;
&quot;109&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/12/2004 12:01 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (4 of 4) </p>
 	
<p>Subject: Funniest Email that I have Received this week...</p>

<p>Kids answers in test</p>

<p>The following excerpts are actual answers given on history tests and in Sunday school quizzes by children between 5th and 6th grade, in Ohio. They were collected over a period of three years by two teachers. Read carefully for grammar, misplaced modifiers, and of course, spelling! Kids should rule the world, as it would be a laugh a minute for us adults and therefore no time to war or argue.</p>

<p>Ancient Egypt was old. It was inhabited by gypsies and mummies who all wrote in hydraulics. They lived in the Sarah Dessert. The climate of the Sarah is such that all the inhabitants have to live elsewhere.</p>

<p>Moses led the Hebrew slaves to the Red Sea where they made unleavened bread, which is bread made without any ingredients. Moses went up on Mount Cyanide to get the ten commandos. He died before he ever reached Canada but his commandos made it.</p>

<p>Solomon had three hundred wives and seven hundred porcupines. He was an actual hysterical figure as well as being in the ####. It sounds like he was sort of busy too.</p>

<p>The Greeks were a highly sculptured people, and without them we wouldn't have history. The Greeks also had myths. A myth is a young female moth.</p>

<p>Socrates was a famous old Greek teacher who went around giving people advice. They killed him. He later died from an overdose of wedlock which is apparently poisonous. After his death, his career suffered a dramatic decline.</p>

<p>In the first Olympic games, Greeks ran races, jumped, hurled biscuits, and threw the java. The games were messier then than they show on TV now.</p>

<p>Julius Caesar extinguished himself on the battlefields of Gaul. The Ides of March murdered him because they thought he was going to be made king. Dying, he gasped out \&quot;Same to you, Brutus.\&quot;</p>

<p>Joan of Arc was burnt to a steak and was canonized by Bernard Shaw for reasons I don't really understand. The English and French still have problems.</p>

<p>Queen Elizabeth was the \&quot;Virgin Queen\&quot;. As a queen she was a success.</p>

<p>When she exposed herself before her troops they all shouted \&quot;hurrah!\&quot; and that was the end of the fighting for a long while.</p>

<p>It was an age of great inventions and discoveries. Gutenberg invented removable type and the ####. Another important invention was the circulation of blood.</p>

<p>Sir Walter Raleigh is a historical figure because he invented cigarettes and started smoking.</p>

<p>Sir Francis Drake circumcised the world with a 100 foot clipper which was very dangerous to all his men.</p>

<p>The greatest writer of the Renaissance was William Shakespeare. He was born in the year 1564, supposedly on his birthday. He never made much money and is famous only because of his plays.</p>

<p>He wrote tragedies, comedies, and hysterectomies, all in Islamic pentameter.</p>

<p>Writing at the same time as Shakespeare was Miguel Cervantes. He wrote Donkey Hote. The next great author was John Milton. Milton wrote Paradise Lost.</p>

<p>Since then no one ever found it.</p>

<p>Delegates from the original 13 states formed the Contented Congress. Thomas Jefferson, a Virgin, and Benjamin Franklin were two singers of the Declaration of Independence. Franklin discovered electricity by rubbing two cats backward and also declared, \&quot;A horse divided against itself cannot stand.\&quot; He was a naturalist for sure.</p>

<p>Franklin died in 1790 and is still dead.</p>

<p>Abraham Lincoln became America's greatest Precedent. Lincoln's Mother died in infancy, and he was born in a log cabin which he built with his own hands.</p>

<p>Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves by signing the Emasculation Proclamation.</p>

<p>On the night of April 14, 1865, Lincoln went to the theater and got shot in his seat by one of the actors in a moving picture show. They believe the assinator was John Wilkes Booth, a supposingly insane actor.</p>

<p>This ruined Booth's career.</p>

<p>Johann Bach wrote a great many musical compositions and had a large number of children. In between he practiced on an old spinster which he kept up in his attic.</p>

<p>Bach died from 1750 to the present.</p>

<p>Bach was the most famous composer in the world and so was Handel. Handel was half German, half Italian, and half English. He was very large.</p>

<p>Bethoven wrote music even though he was deaf. He was so deaf that he wrote loud music and became the father of rock and roll. He took long walks in the forest even when everyone was calling for him. Beethoven expired in 1827 and later died for this.</p>

<p>The nineteenth century was a time of a great many thoughts and inventions.</p>

<p>People stopped reproducing by hand and started reproducing by machine. The invention of the steamboat caused a network of rivers to spring up.</p>

<p>Cyrus McCormick invented the McCormick raper, which did the work of a hundred men.</p>

<p>Louis Pasteur discovered a cure for rabbits but I don't know why.</p>

<p>Charles Darwin was a naturalist. He wrote the Organ of the Species. It was very long people got upset about it and had trials to see if it was really true. He sort of said God's days were not just 24 hours but without watches who knew anyhow? I don't get it.</p>

<p>Madman Curie discovered radio. She was the first woman to do what she did.</p>

<p>Other women have become scientists since her but they didn't get to find radios because they were already taken.</p>

<p>Karl Marx was one of the Marx Brothers. The other three were in the movies. Karl made speeches and started revolutions. Someone in the family had to have a job, I guess.<br />
**********************************************</p>&quot;
&quot;110&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	1/11/2004 1:34 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>[First there was the Cobalt Caverns message board. It was slow, but peaceful, like a sleepy little town on the internet prairie.]</p>

<p>Cobalt Caverns site LIVES ON in The Metaverse!!! &laquo;</p>

<p>Cobalt Caverns!<br />
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<p>General<br />
General Board You can talk about anything here<br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore892Jul 21st, 2003, 2:32pm<br />
by Cobalt packin Big GunsKILL</p>

<p>Newcomers/Visitors! Meet and Greet!<br />
Stop by here and say \&quot;HI!\&quot;, meet some of our friendly Members! Moderator: Cobalt Manticore141Jul 21st, 2003, 2:38pm by Creedence Cobalthingyer Revival</p>

<p>Member News Bulletins!<br />
Recent updates, announcements and other news on Cobalt Cavern's Denizens!<br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore1059Jul 21st, 2003, 2:41pm<br />
by Cobalt passin the buck</p>

<p>Construction Signs!<br />
Site News, Updates, Upgrades, Additions, Etc.., Moderator: Cobalt Manticore49May 4th, 2003, 9:38pm by Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>Technical Problems<br />
FOr all complaints, suggestions, advice, gripes, peeves and general commentary on how this MessageBoard works. Moderator: Cobalt Manticore13Jul 21st, 2003, 2:43pm by CObalts a dweeb</p>

<p>Zodiac</p>

<p>Star Base Cobalt!<br />
Where it all begins..,<br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore415May 20th, 2003, 12:14am<br />
by Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>ARIES! March 21 - April 29<br />
Enthusiastic, Impulsive, Independant, Pioneering! Moderator: Cobalt Manticore1319May 20th, 2003, 12:18am by Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>TAURUS! April 20 - May 20<br />
Practical, Generous, Patient, Purposeful, Constant. Moderator: Cobalt Manticore16Apr 23rd, 2003, 6:03pm by Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>GEMINI! May 21 - June 20<br />
Inquisitive, Versatile, Dextrous, Articulate! Moderator: Cobalt Manticore112May 31st, 2003, 09:51am by Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>CANCER! June 21 - July 22<br />
Protective, Tenacious, Changeable, Tough, Caring. Moderator: Cobalt Manticore18May 6th, 2003, 9:57pm by Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>LEO! July 23 - August 22<br />
Creative, Dignified, Passionate, Extravagant. Moderator: Cobalt Manticore111May 19th, 2003, 6:13pm by Aya</p>

<p>VIRGO! August 23 - Sept. 22<br />
Meticulous, Analytical, Methodical, Practical. Moderator: Cobalt Manticore12May 4th, 2003, 10:02pm by Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>LIBRA! Sept. 23 - Oct. 22<br />
Diplomatic, Amenable, Charming, Romantic, Courteous. Moderator: Cobalt Manticore11Apr 5th, 2003, 2:26pm by Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>SCORPIO! Oct. 23 - Nov. 21<br />
Magnetic, Intense, Secretive, Willful, Penetrating, Understanding. Moderator: Cobalt Manticore123May 6th, 2003, 9:43pm by Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>SAGGITARIUS! Nov. 22 - Dec. 21<br />
Optimistic, Freedom-loving, Idealistic, philosophical, Honest. Moderator: Cobalt Manticore13May 20th, 2003, 12:28am by Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>CAPRICORN! Dec. 22 - Jan. 19<br />
Dutiful, Industrious, Loyal, Enduring, Ambitious. Moderator: Cobalt Manticore15May 20th, 2003, 12:30am by Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>AQUARIUS! Jan. 20 - Feb. 18<br />
Humanitarian, Intuitive, Sociable, Individualistic. Moderator: Cobalt Manticore19May 20th, 2003, 12:34am by Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>PISCES! Feb. 19 - March 20<br />
Sensitive, Dreamy, Compassionate, Imaginative. Moderator: Cobalt Manticore16May 6th, 2003, 10:02pm by Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>Astro-Avengers!<br />
Elite Top Secret Cadre of Loyal Warriors. Moderator: Cobalt Manticore11Apr 7th, 2003, 12:08am by Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>Planetary Positions!<br />
Where were the planets at YOUR time of birth? Moderator: Cobalt Manticore11Apr 17th, 2003, 8:34pm by Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>House Positions! (Placidus!) What Positions were the Houses in at YOUR TIME of BIRTH? Moderator: Cobalt Manticore13May 20th, 2003, 12:37am by Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>Natal (Major) Aspects! Conjunctions, Oppositions, Trines, Squares, Quincuxes and Sextiles, OH MY!<br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore12Apr 17th, 2003, 8:52pm<br />
by Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>[Pet Astrology.]<br />
[Derived from Linda Goodman's Sun Signs and Spiritual Astrology. This is Astrology for Pets.]<br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore16May 20th, 2003, 12:41am<br />
by Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>Native American Astrology!</p>

<p>North/Winter/Buffalo.<br />
Knowledge.<br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore36May 20th, 2003, 12:47am</p>

<p>East/Spring/Eagle.<br />
Illumination.<br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore39May 6th, 2003, 9:51pm</p>

<p>South/Summer/Mouse.<br />
Fruition, Growth.<br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore35Apr 24th, 2003, 8:33pm</p>

<p>Autumn/West/Bear.<br />
Transformation.<br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore312May 6th, 2003, 9:05pm</p>

<p>Cobalt Medicine Lodge!<br />
Beating Drums, Playing Flutes, Sharing in the Harvests of Friendships and the Huntings of Information!<br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore315May 16th, 2003, 10:26am<br />
by Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>Chinese Zodiac!<br />
Cobalt Khan's Temple of Manticore! Greetings, Fellow Traveler! Throughout the Millenia, Your Chinese Zodiac Sign has Survived. At times, it takes a Beast to teach us how to be Better Humans.<br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore1421Jul 21st, 2003, 2:51pm<br />
by Manticore the Big Cobalt Ox</p>

<p>Cryptozoology!<br />
Introduction to Cryptozoology! The Study Of Hidden Animals!<br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore11Apr 17th, 2003, 10:50pm<br />
by Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>Cryptids of the Air!<br />
Look! Up in the Sky! Is it a bird? a Plane? A Bird the size of a Plane? Moderator: Cobalt Manticore13Apr 13th, 2003, 01:20am by Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>Cryptids on Land!<br />
What roams the Woods and Fields late at Night, rarely seen by the Eyes of Man?<br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore28May 1st, 2003, 7:32pm<br />
by Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>Cryptids of the Seas!<br />
Far below in the Hidden Depths swim Creatures Older than Civilization, yet New (or unknown) to our Sciences!<br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore22Apr 6th, 2003, 01:39am<br />
by Cobalt Manticore</p>

<p>Parapsychology!</p>

<p>U.F.O.logy!</p>

<p>Mythology(ies)!<br />
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&quot;110&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	1/11/2004 2:59 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (2 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>[The Metaverse wound up almost as popular, but ate itself due to stagnancy and needless infighting. My heart just was'nt into sustaining a ruined dream, so I took what I've gotten from both previous sites and brought it over to a wider veiw, a broader spectrum, a larger audience. The plan was to create a fun place for all Meta-pals, Old and New. Kind of makes you just wanna be a part of it all eh?]</p>

<p>The Metaverse! - Home<br />
The Metaverse!<br />
&laquo; Home &raquo;<br />
Metaverse!<br />
&laquo; Home &raquo;<br />
 The Metaverse!</p>

<p>General<br />
General Board You can talk about anything here</p>

<p>Guestbook!<br />
Meet and Greet our Awesome Members!<br />
[This one was fun for new members to have their own say and initial questions!]</p>

<p>Member News!<br />
Good news, bad news and new news on Members here!<br />
[Ngilah's Baby, Jojara's England Adventure and other milestone, landmark member happenings happened here.]</p>

<p>General Musings: Poems, Stories and Other Miscelaneous Literaries.<br />
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, here are some words from Metaverse Members that create a picture.<br />
[This section turned into the most beautious part of the whole site. It brought out alot in everyone.]</p>

<p>[Suggestions Box!]<br />
Questions, Complaints, Concerns from Members to Moderators!<br />
[Surprisingly, I never got too many suggestions, just the silent masses. Members watching from the shadows, nonposting, or signed up and then that's it..., Kinda freaky, lol.]</p>

<p>LInks to other sites who have no homes (yet) here but are nonetheless, worth the lookat!<br />
[Teri, to this day I still could'nt get into this section, to my feeble webtv, there was no Title to select on to be able to enter. Does anyone know what was in/on this part? Maybe send it to me for I press the selfdestruct switch?]</p>

<p>The Metaverse Times! (Site News!)<br />
This is about Site news, plans, changes, events, occurences, etc. \&quot;We have such plans, such grand plansss...,\&quot;<br />
[Plans indeed, this part really took off after the MSN final warning sign started flashing. We scrambled like Battlestar Galactica to search for a new \&quot;planet\&quot; to inhabitate. And here we are, the rest is history. Applauding those with the strength and wisdom to \&quot;Follow The Manticore\&quot; rather than run with some other herd. ;)]</p>

<p>Member Pics Gallery<br />
Pics of Metamembers! Or pics that best Represent them!<br />
[Darn, and thought this was workable too.]</p>

<p>Astrology!<br />
[Yay.]</p>

<p>Horoscope Astrology!<br />
What's your sign? heheh. CHeck it out here, info on specific sun signs<br />
[A little bit of Cobalt Caverns interwoven with new knowledge and perspectives that luckily, now exist on this site's astrlogy section.]</p>

<p>Celtic Astrology!<br />
To top that off, did you know you have a Celtic birthsign too?<br />
[er, Tree Signs. and some other symbols. relatively incomplete section here.]</p>

<p>Egyptian Astrology!<br />
This Astrology shows you what God sign you are!<br />
[This would'nt have gone very far without help, so ty ty ty 2 those helpies.]</p>

<p>Native American Astrology! This system tells you the Seasonal and Monthly animals the stars have made you.<br />
[This one was my favourite! I loved it. Word for word a piece of art that endures still.]</p>

<p>African Astrology!<br />
Astrological system from the Dark Continent!<br />
[One submission, but at least i concerned me, so yes, it was'nt all that bad off! lol.]</p>

<p>Astrology from India!<br />
(pretty much explains itself, I think..,)<br />
[Also about me, but others were welcoem to say SOMETHING!]</p>

<p>Aztec Astrology!<br />
Aztec Astrology System?<br />
[Also also me me me and ME and some other ppl, but noone else has Aztec astrology signs. Bummer.]</p>

<p>Esoteric Astrology!<br />
Astrology as a Journey toward Soul Development!<br />
[Jojara's crowning jewel, never heard of this all before she introduced it to us. That's the beauty of the site is sometimes, we learned stuff, lol.]</p>

<p>(*)Astrology Links!(*)<br />
Sites Allied, Associated and Admired by The Metaverse!<br />
[Friends and Family of the 'Verse.]</p>

<p>(*)Jokes, Stories, Poems on Astrology!(*) (*)Feeling like the Stars got you in a writing mood? See something in a book or something that caught your eye? These are no accidents! Here you can share these gifts!(G)(*)<br />
[Some irrelevant stuff wound up here, becase the title was'nt visible or something, but otherwise prime.]</p>

<p>Chinese Zodiac/Astrology!<br />
The Year you were born in gives you an Animal, an Element and Meaning, from the Land of the Great Wall!<br />
[Also a big pat on the back to Jojara and a little strange look to Aluminus for adding his own unique take on the signs of this zodiac.]</p>

<p>Sun Sign Funnies<br />
[These were also a little funny, even.]</p>

<p>Religions/Mythologies: Metaversal Home of All Gods!<br />
[Good sections, good reading, Ngilah's fast furious fingers typed tomes and virtual bibles on this subject!]</p>

<p>Norse Mythology! Gods of the Vikings and Nordic Peoples<br />
Thor, Odin, Loki, Helga, Baldur, Sven, Fenris, and Chuckie!<br />
[Chuckie, lol.]</p>

<p>Greek Mythology! Thoughts and Philosophies of Ancient Greek Deified Description!<br />
Zeus, Hera, Mercury, It's All Greek to Me!<br />
[Cliche pun there.]</p>

<p>Christianity! Monotheistic Religion founded in the Middle East!<br />
I know I'm opening this to alot of controversy but.., uuh.., [stands<br />
back and lights a fuse..]<br />
[I was feeling a bit daring. All religion becomes mythology with the passage of time. Nothing wrong with it, enjoy it while it lasts. Don't waste your life/breath selling it to others, sit down, shut up and learn from it, and heck, learn a few other religions too!]</p>

<p>/\\Egyptian/\\Mythology!/\\<br />
/\\Blowing Sands and Heiroglyphs, Pyramids amidst Sand-drifts. Egyptian Legends and Lore and More, say this five times fast at the door!/\\<br />
[Loved the rhyme and the info from Ngil was as multitudinous as the sands of time.]</p>

<p>(8)[Metaversal Musicbox!](8)<br />
[These I planned to add some MIDI music/sound files to, according to genre.]</p>

<p>(8)[ROCK &amp; ROLL!](8) Metaversal Rockhounds Gather here for Hard, Soft, Classical and Alternative ROCK!!<br />
[Oooh yeah.]</p>

<p>(8)[RAP!](8)<br />
(8)[Old School, New School, High School, My School!! Funky, dope, fresh krushing grooves up in This piece, yo!](8)<br />
[Word.]</p>

<p>(8)[Country!](8)<br />
(8)[Yeah? So? I like some Country!! I'm sure some of you do TOO!](8)<br />
[Yeehaw.]</p>

<p>(8)[Soundtracks!](8)<br />
(8)[Music from Movies, Television, anywhere else on the where Music was Seen/Scene/On a Screen!](8)<br />
[Andplease don't call these \&quot;showtunes\&quot;, I don't swing that way, fellas, tee hee, lmao. Egads.]</p>

<p>(8)[New Age!](8)<br />
(8)[New Age Music! Music with a Spirit!](8)<br />
[This one I had hopes for, but mostly I found the Blues.(and liked them) yoish.]</p>

<p>(8)[Techno!](8)<br />
(8)[Technologically inspired/created music, Energetic, Fastpaced, Exciting, PulsePounding! Daaamn! WHat am I doing here? I should be DANCING!](8)<br />
[Totally the section I wanted for tunes to make Metamembers jump out of their seats on.]</p>

<p>Numerology!<br />
[This one diiidnt quiiite turn into anything, it was in demand, but that was about it. Give the people what the want, s they can stare at it, lol.]</p>

<p>Cryptozoology!<br />
[My Personal Fave!]</p>

<p>Strange Creatures in the Sky! Flying Cryptids, we got 'em roosting here!<br />
Cryptids Afoot!<br />
If it's a walker, crawler, slitherer or a hopper, it's grounded here!<br />
[Yes yes yes.]</p>

<p>Sea Monsters and other watery beasts! From Saltwater to Freshwater, lakes, rivers, oceans seas and streams, they swim here!<br />
[Ooo yeah.]</p>

<p>Crypto-Media!<br />
Books, Television, Movies, Music and More, Cryptids can be seen easier here!<br />
[More, gimme more.]</p>

<p>Sightings!?! Heck yeah!!<br />
Tell us what you or someone else has experienced, Anonymity is Completely Acceptable!<br />
[JimmyOkla, big ty. WIthout your/mine/our sightings parts, this section would have suffered. btw Jimmy has a website I did post here if you want to see fur yourself.]</p>

<p>Cryptozoology Links!<br />
Discovered Sites on Hidden Creatures!<br />
[It's where I opened the Metaverse to a world wide web of crypto-excitement. Sites I used to hang out at. Actually, soem of those sites were inspirations for what I tried to do with my sites!]</p>

<p>Fictional Cryptozoology!<br />
Stories, Poems, and other prose you ca dedicated to your Favourite Cryptids!<br />
[Niiice section, and good reads that survived to here.]</p>

<p>Primates, Anthropoids and Relict Hominids! If it walks like a Human, if it acts like a Human, it's not always a Human..,:S<br />
[My faaavorite part of the whole shebang!]</p>

<p>Cryptid Felines!<br />
Strange, Unknown, Out of Place, Out of Time Felines!(@)<br />
[Meow.]</p>

<p>Possible Living Dinosaurs! -Rexs, 'Saurs, 'Sauruses, 'Dons, 'Dactyls, and some 'Icuses<br />
[One of the fascinating parts of the study.]</p>

<p>Cryptid Gallery!<br />
Linkable Pictures of Cryptids!<br />
[Didnt do much here, picture THAT!]</p>

<p>Parapsychology!Para-Science Fiction: poems, short stories, songs, etc.<br />
Got a scary story to tell, a poem to make us yell, literature with a spooky smell?<br />
[My complete stories have yet to be told, as I'm sure that could apply to other people.]</p>

<p>Parapsychology Links!<br />
Links into Realms ABOUT Realms OF the Unknown!<br />
[I posted a few..,]</p>

<p>Case Reports:<br />
This involves the results, plans, etc. concerned with actually going to See these Haunted Places and Witnessing other types of Mind Matters!<br />
[This one was going to be the part I shined on, actually going out to haunted sites in the area and coming back with results/reports. but not too late for that..,]</p>

<p>~Ghosts~Spirits~and~other~Nonsolid~Beings!~ Apparitions, ~Phantoms, Poltergeists, Angels, Demons, and Shades of Things Unknown!~<br />
[Cool part.]</p>

<p>{{{Mind}}} over {{{Matter!}}} {{You'll be surprised at what your mind can do!..Or not? You might have known along...}}<br />
[This section did okay.]</p>

<p>Morphius, the Sandman<br />
For things Dream related<br />
[Not sure where Ngilah was going with this, but it was iiinterrresting!]</p>

<p>Parapsychic Pics Gallery!<br />
Pictures of Spirits, Mediums, Medium Spirits, and Psychic Energetics.<br />
[Darnit.]</p>

<p>TRANSFORMERS! More than Meets the Eyes! Robots in Disguise!<br />
[Fun part here, funnnn part.]</p>

<p>Transformers Interactive History! Rewriting the whole Transformers History! Be your favorite Robot In Disguise, or make your own unique character(s).<br />
[Still has potential, if someone \&quot;Kann\&quot; just keep on it?]</p>

<p>Transformers Comedy!: Bloopers, Parodies, Out-takes, Deleted Scenes and other laughable, but respectful irreverance! Use your imaginations, bring your funny bone, set the scene and you won't laugh alone!<br />
[Also can be more, as it's here, to amuse not bore, and my rhymes, will make you snore.]</p>

<p>Transinane Banter!<br />
Jabbering, Reminiscing, Blabbering, Remembering and revisiting that inner child part of us all that lived the best eras in TFTV Mythos.<br />
[Sections with potential...]</p>

<p>Transformers Links! (SkyLynx, heh. ) Cool Transformers Sites to See!<br />
[...both of these.]</p>

<p>Toy News, Reveiws and Singin' the Blues!(8) News and musings on the Figurative Representations of All Cybertronians!<br />
[Fun stuff, toy reveiws by two actual Decepticons? lol]</p>

<p>Recollections of the 80s!<br />
[A little something I wanted to run with.]</p>

<p>The Awesome Funky Music, Man!! YAAAH!!<br />
80's music was something else, it had power, magic and still looked cool in neons and denims!!<br />
[And I stand by it to this day!]</p>

<p>MUSIC TELEVISION! YAAAH!! Also Awesome and Funky!! The BEST of BOTH WORLDS!! Those videos ROCKED!!<br />
[This WAS the 80s to me, a very large part of it.]</p>

<p>Television!! YAAAAH!!! Awseome and Funky!! I remember it well. Reminisce with me on the Actors, Action and ACCESSIBILITY!!<br />
[Airwolf, Riptide, heck, go to Meta Media and get on with your 80s self!]</p>

<p>U.F.O.-logy!!<br />
Sightings!: flying, floating or ..... Freaking<br />
People Out!!<br />
\&quot;Excuse me, I'm Agent C from the M.I.B. (Metaversians-In-Black) Have you seen anything strange going on around your area?<br />
[Don't get perverted, area could also mean geographical.]</p>

<p>The Ships! Saucers, Ovals, Cyclinders, OH MY! Discussion threads concerning how these beings are getting to our world and back!<br />
[This section surprised me with a redefinition of unidentified flyign object.]</p>

<p>Alien Species, Alien Races, Distinctive Colors, Different Faces! (..)<br />
The Pilots and Crew of Extraterrestrial Vessels! {O.O}<br />
[Er, not much here.]</p>

<p>Flying Saucer Fiction!<br />
Fiction stranger than truth visits this thread!<br />
[Here neither.]</p>

<p>Landing Sites!<br />
UFOs, Aliens, Extraterrestrials, we got yer sites MAPPED! (Website<br />
links!)<br />
[But I did manage linkage here, yesss.]</p>

<p>{|}=&lt;&gt;=(SpecificNorthwest!)=&lt;&gt;={|}o=o=o==o=o=o See/Seen/Saw Websites that sum up your favorite parts of this beautiful region? See them/Post them: HERE!<br />
[This one was for showing off my favorite part of the world.]</p>

<p>[]/\\/[((Voices((Of((The((Pacific Northwest!))]/\\/[] Residents, Tourists and other related personages bring Local Flavor and their unique N.W. Style &amp; Point of Veiws to the forefront. Lives, Times, Places and People!<br />
[Meet the People Living Here, basically.]</p>

<p>o()()()()Northwest Perspectives!()()()()o For Pictures of this Wonderful Region! People, Places and Things!<br />
[Other nice factoids.]</p>

<p>Metaverse Central Command! The Business Offices of The Metaverse!<br />
  Where the Admin and Moderator staff hang out!<br />
[Where us staffers discussed Metaversal stuff.]</p>

<p>S.E.C.T.I.O.N.!: Sasquatch Education &amp; Conservation Team Information &amp; Office Network!<br />
Independantly Funded Organization of Like-Minded Researchers who work toward creating a better future for Mankind And it's Hairy Forest Cousins!<br />
[Me as the sole SECT member, liked it here just fine.]</p>

<p>(H)(Y)(*)The Astro-Avengers!(*)(Y)(H) (*)Astrology's Elite Force of Dedicated Peacemakers!<br />
[This part was neatoooo, it was created at a tiem of low interest and lower membership.]</p>

<p>D'Arcade de Metaverse!<br />
[Oh yeah, soemthing to do while on the site.]</p>

<p>Cobalt's Gamesites! Game links from all over the 'Net!<br />
[Video games, computer games.]</p>

<p>Bloodgeon's Picks! Cobalt browses the 'Net, finds a game, plays it, likes it...and..links it!! Play Your Head Off HERE!<br />
[Mostly games like Hangman, o sites like itsyourturn.com.]</p>

<p>|||||| Metaverse Times Advice Column! ||||||<br />
[On a whim , me and a few other folks brainstormed this one.]</p>

<p>Ask B.C.L.!: Metamoderator, Creator of the Known Metaverse! The Entity Formerly Known as the Clown Prince of Cryptozoology: \&quot;Manticore!\&quot; here to answer anything to the best of his knowledge!<br />
[lol. this one was me yelling at myself because I lockedmyself out of the site, lol. WIILLMMAAA! (Pound pound pound!!) Man what a goof.]</p>

<p>Dear Cobalt(ty)!: Years of Varied NewAge and Spiritual Teachings, At your Disposal, Ask away! Got Pastlife Bill Collectors at your Currentlife's Door? Need your Chakras re-Aligned? Maybe a new coat of color to touch up your Aura? Does your Birth-chart resemble a Seismograph? Let Cobalt attempt a Helping!<br />
[And noone ever, ever call me Cobalty again.]</p>

<p>Aluminus Kann Help!: Science Fiction Renegade, Time/Space Refugee and all around Hydraulic Rejectish Reprobate! Aluminus Kann and the lovely Shear Luna-C answering Human's/Terran's Questions! For an Out of this world perspective on your Inquiry submit it HERE!<br />
[Noone wanted to ask these 2 anything, lol.]</p>

<p>Ask the MetaCats!: Gobie &amp; Pixie's feline advice to Catlovers AND their Furry Masters! \&quot;MEOW!\&quot; \&quot;MEOW!\&quot;<br />
[OMG, these two's section really took off!! Cats and Humans alike flocked here to hang out.]</p>

<p>~~The Metaverse Chat Network, or MCN!<br />
[These posts contained direct links to an IRC Chat server called StarChats. I have/had up to 5 rooms there too. Trying to out-do MSN, think too big soemtimes.]</p>

<p>Metastrology Chatz! [Warning: May contain various options for chatting on Astrology and related topics.]<br />
[This one was in action for almost a week if I recall.]</p>

<p>Metaverse General-based Non-topical/Non-tropical FriendChatz!<br />
[Warning these are chats that dont seem to rely on any one topic, so if you need inspiration and/or direction to chat, you're better off elsewhere!]<br />
[This was just a goofaround room.]</p>

<p>Metaverse Cryptozoology Chatz sighted! [Warning: Even though you dont beleive in the existence of Bigfoot, Nessie, Mothman or a chatroom about Cryptozoology, all of above are still sought after! Please respect this or becoem extinct from these rooms, thank you.]<br />
[I actually made a Cryptozoology Chat room on MSN, twice, they both saw moderate numbers and actually were productive chats.]</p>

<p>Paraverse Metapsychology...oops...Metaverse Parapsychology Haunted and Mysterious Rooms of Chat! [Warning: While communication with the Dead might not be possible at this time, you never know who or what you'll find in these rooms and bending spoons is nice, but bend them back when you're done or you will be banned. ]<br />
[One dusty creaky moaning empty room, (sounds of winds blowing) a ghost town chatroom that never was...]</p>

<p>The Metaverse Media Satellitic Space Station of Media Chatz!<br />
[Warning: You can like what you like, and let others like what they like! Music, Movies, Book, TV, Sights, Sites! You can lead a horse to a Concert, but you cant make it stagedive.]<br />
[This was for my old pals at the Entertainment chats of MSN, but they just didnt catch the bait, hook line, sinker. Oh well.]</p>

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Total Posts: -17<br />
[These were caused by an editting anomaly bug, Proboards may have yet to work out, but there was much more than this. Infact, Bloodgeon had 500 posts alone and Meta was 200 nearly.]</p>

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&quot;110&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/17/2004 11:51 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (3 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>{The Ornate Cobalt Castle! A room of magical, personal, but fond memories.}</p>

<p>{Fortress Metanus, also an MSN created room, sprang forth from common roots.<br />
I was overloaded with messengerpeople one day and said STOP!!!! HOLD THE F ON!!!!! Let me create a room and you all can talk to me IN THERE!<br />
So I did.<br />
I made it, kinda sorta based on a Transformers character<br />
(Aluminus would be proud.)<br />
So, Fortress Metanus was created!<br />
It became popular, getting bookmarked and faved to saves, er, yeah left and right.<br />
Mostly due in part to the charisma of WiccanSunBabe and I helped a little too.<br />
It gradually lost it's original purpose, found another light in fun, frivolity, flirtaciousness, and folly. All good, as long as people were enjoying themselves.<br />
The funniest times were the spying on the main MSN Astrology chat for conversation pieces and a room fulla hosts one day taking turns kicking themselves out, hahaha.<br />
I almost lost a lung laughing watching all of that.<br />
Weird noone booted me, until I mentioned it.<br />
Good times, bad times, learning times.</p>

<p>All of it bringing me to this point.</p>

<p>Still a work in progress, but what I've learned is this: \&quot;A chatroom /messageboard /website changes \&quot;Phorm\&quot; (form) as the chatters change (hence Meta) and I've never Metaphorm I didnt like, at first, lol.\&quot;</p>

<p>So for now, here's some Meta Phorum (For 'em!) Get it?<br />
okay, nm.<br />
Enjoy the Room!</p>

<p>\&quot;Meta casa, su casa.\&quot;</p>

<p>Just be good to eachother or my fun side comes out and feeds.}</p>&quot;
&quot;110&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	8/11/2004 3:09 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (4 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>What a post to go back and dredge up eh?</p>

<p>For you who are just now joining us, well, here's about where it all began for this here current incarnation of my online acumen, hrwaaahh!</p>

<p>It just keeps getting bigger, I think I have teh online equivalent of that plant from \&quot;Lil shop of Horrors!\&quot;</p>

<p>FEED ME, Sey-Meta!</p>&quot;
&quot;110&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	8/11/2004 7:28 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (5 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>hmm, why did nobody have aztec astro signs...? we need more astrology stuff here man! all of those different astrology things, finding different signs kinda stuff. grr, i wanna know my aztec sign! lol</p>&quot;
&quot;110&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	8/13/2004 6:57 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (6 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>*Simply go to Advanced Search, and look up Aztec Astrology here from way back, it was one of the first posts I set up as Bloodgeon, so... it's way back there, but we does got it.*</p>&quot;
&quot;110&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Sep-9 3:35 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (7 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>(Advanced search, keyword: Flint and you'll see something pretty stony lol.)</p>

<p>Man whatta lotta to look back on, makes one just wanna settle in and down on a permanent reliable internetsite edifice I'll be working on a sitemap thematic for a whole new comfortable place anyone could call home, and proudly so.</p>&quot;
&quot;110&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;Last two posts are irrelevant to much of anything. :&gt;&quot;
&quot;111&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/8/2003 7:52 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>{Despite past difference with Jojara, I had to contribute her workings to this section, cant have those efforts collecting dust on the old site. So big Thank You to Jojara and off we gooooo!}</p>

<p>The Metaverse!<br />
Astrology!<br />
Esoteric Astrology!<br />
(Moderator: Metaphorm)<br />
What Is This??????</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
Esoteric Astrology is a different angle on the science of Astrology.</p>

<p>Traditional astrology (Exoteric) focuses on the development of personality. Esoteric, or hidden, Astrology focuses on the development of the soul.</p>

<p>Your soul can be looked at as a small piece of energy which, when combined with other energies (souls), create the supreme energy known as our Universe.</p>

<p>This is the reason that Esoteric Astrology is such a critical part of the journey.........</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Hmmm.., just when I thought I was starting to figure myself out, someone goes and designs a whole other set of teachings, lol.</p>

<p>I am intersted in finding out what my weird Soul is up to these days though.<br />
Maybe piece together answers on the meaning of it all.</p>

<p>How do I find out what Ray I am&gt;?</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Okay I hear I'm Ray 4....,<br />
:S<br />
Is Ray 4: ray iv, vi, v or what?<br />
:S<br />
Man I hate Roman Numerals..,<br />
I'm not gonna fully understand them until like uhm MCVXIII if ever.</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
Ok...Roman Numerals 101....Remedial Course<br />
I = 1<br />
II = 2<br />
III = 3<br />
IV = 4<br />
V = 5<br />
VI = 6<br />
VII = 7<br />
therefore cobalt.....IV = 4 for you<br />
(To someone else, pertaining to ray 7)....that may mean you are coming to the conclusion of your soul development.....we are all at a different place</p>

<p>Each Ray involves lessons that must be learned in order to become part of the Master Energy.</p>&quot;
&quot;111&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/8/2003 8:01 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (2 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>The energy of Ray I is related to the will which conquers death. It is the \&quot;Ray of the Destroyer\&quot;. It is the realization that death is only a figment of your imagination. \&quot;It is the life in the seed which destroys successively all forms in order that realized fruition may eventuate. That is the clue to Ray I. It is the Will which initiates.\&quot;</p>

<p>Its highest realization is initiation.</p>

<p>Ray I will find Taurus and Pisces as soul energies that must be complimented to move on to Ray II.<br />
&laquo;</p>&quot;
&quot;111&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/8/2003 8:04 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (3 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>Ray II is the energy of Love and Wisdom. It is the energy used to establish relationships. These are the relationships that are crucial in combining energies for soul progression. It is the energy that embraces past, present and future.</p>

<p>\&quot;It is the Will to Unification, with its highest expression being mystical vision\&quot;</p>

<p>Ray II will find Virgo and Leo as soul energies that must be complimented to move on to Ray III.</p>&quot;
&quot;111&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/8/2003 8:06 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (4 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>Ray III is the energy of Active Intelligence. This is the realization that goals must be set, and a methodical plan of reaching goals is established. The energy relies on the goal setting a momentum that will be a continuous power to the energy. It is the will toward evolution. \&quot;As regards humanity, its highest expression is education, or progressive development through experience\&quot;</p>

<p>Ray III will find Gemini and Libra as soul energies that must be complimented to move on to Ray IV.<br />
&laquo;</p>&quot;
&quot;111&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/8/2003 8:15 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (5 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>Ray IV is the energy of reaching Harmony through Conflict. There is no room for limitations, and the development of the energy is dependent upon the release of limitations. There is a final struggle with the limitation of death and letting go of consciousness. This is the struggle that will bring Harmony, and therefore satisfy the emerging energy. \&quot;Its highest expression as regards humanity is the intuition, as it works out through group activity. Death always releases the individual into the group\&quot;</p>

<p>Ray IV will find Scorpio and Aquarius as soul energies that must be complimented to move on to<br />
Ray V.</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
(plays Mission Impossible Theme Music.)<br />
Okay is Esoterics involved with Reincarnation with the moving from Ray to Ray?</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
Yes....you may spend many lifetimes within one ray....or you may pass from ray to ray within one lifetime...<br />
Everybody's journey is different....</p>

<p>Metaphorm<br />
Maybe I dont like this life much, but it's been real. The next one, from what I hear, is it's own new and interesting set of problems..,<br />
\&quot;You live what you learn!\&quot;</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
Maybe Meta, but ya know you will find yourself back learning the lessons again if ya don't pass the test the first time</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
Maybe thats why your morning voice sounds the way that it does.....you have spent 25 lifetimes in ray 4<br />
Move on, my brother......</p>&quot;
&quot;111&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/8/2003 8:18 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (6 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>Ray V is the energy of Knowledge through Science. It is taking the scientific realm into the occult, hence spirit in its lowest form, and producing manifestation at the highest exhalted level. This is the energy that bridges the gap between conscious and sub-conscious, entering into the fifth plane and exploring it scientifically.</p>

<p>It is closely related to the creation of the first solar system. It is intelligence at a level of consciousness that others cannot comprehend. \&quot;As regards humanity, its highest expression is liberation - through death or initiation\&quot;</p>

<p>Ray V will find Capricorn standing alone as the soul energy that must be complimented to move on to<br />
Ray VI.<br />
&laquo;</p>&quot;
&quot;111&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/8/2003 8:21 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (7 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>Ray VI is the energy of Devotion or Idealism. It is working out the ideology behind creation. It is the energy that follows ideas through to completion. This is an intensly dominant energy, and one that must be realized through trial and error. It is the energy being harnessed through the cosmic astral plane. It explores will and desire in order to increase consciousness. \&quot;An Idea is a Being incorporeal which has no subsistence by itself but gives figure and form unto shapeless matter and becomes the cause of the manifestation.\&quot; \&quot;As regards humanity, its highest expression is idealism, the incentive and cause of human activity\&quot;</p>

<p>Ray VI will find Sagitarrius and Cancer as soul energies that must be complimented to move on to<br />
Ray VII.<br />
&laquo;</p>&quot;
&quot;111&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/8/2003 8:26 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (8 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>Ray VII is the energy of Ceremonial Order. It encompasses all periphery points and brings them into a central focus. It searches outer manifestations for bits of energy essential to evolve. Through this order, ritualistic in nature, the energy creates beauty and perfect wholes. It is the driving energy which the energy Being emanates as It takes form and lives. \&quot;As regards humanity, its highest expression is organization\&quot;</p>

<p>Ray VII will find Aries standing alone as the soul energy that must be complimented to complete the circle. If perfection is attained through all Rays, the energy Being is emerged.</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
Okay...need more help with this one Jo...standing alone i get...gathering from others...maybe? but then there is also the fact that the majority of Ariens create some type of 'organization' and then leave it to others to run whilst we toodle off and make something else...so basically i spose i'm saying HELP clarify the Ray for me...please</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
It means that the Aries energy...within this Ray...is meant to be a culmination of all the lessons and energies that u have collected through many lifetimes...</p>

<p>Some u will have succeeded in</p>

<p>Some u will not</p>

<p>At this point...through a lifetime of introspection...you will decide what lessons have not become harmonious and must be learned.</p>

<p>MonotarRach<br />
Okay...okay...i think i have it...I want patience and i want it yesterday and i want it over with already</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Patience is not one of my virtues either, unless I can see teh incentive clearly arriving, I blast off to something else.</p>&quot;
&quot;111&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/8/2003 8:33 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (9 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>Triangles are created when there are even angles between three constallations, thus creating a trilogy ideal for soul development... all connected in some way to the first three:</p>

<p>The constellation of the Great Bear.</p>

<p>Sirius, the Dog Star.</p>

<p>The Seven Sisters of the Pleiades.</p>

<p>For example, if your astrological sign falles under the Great Bear constellation, then the other signs within that triangle are vital to your soul development.</p>

<p>GREAT BEAR (Shamballa)<br />
\&quot;The energies coming from the Great Bear are related to the will or purpose of the solar Logos and are to this great Being what the monad is to man. This is a deep mystery and one which even the highest initiate cannot yet grasp. Its sevenfold unified energies pass through \&quot;</p>

<p>CANCER</p>

<p>LIBRA</p>

<p>CAPRICORN</p>

<p>VIRGO...provides the path to the next triangular journey</p>

<p>SIRIUS(Hierarchy)<br />
\&quot;The energies coming from the sun, Sirius, are related to the love-wisdom aspect or to the attractive power of the solar Logos, to the soul of that Great Being. This cosmic soul energy is related to the Hierarchy. You have been told that the great White Lodge on Sirius finds its reflection and a mode of spiritual service and outlet in the great White Lodge of our planet \&quot;</p>

<p>ARIES</p>

<p>SCORPIO</p>

<p>PISCES</p>

<p>SAGGITARIUS...provides the path to the next triangular journey</p>

<p>PLEIADES(Humanity)<br />
\&quot;The energies coming from the Pleiades, an aggregation of seven energies, are connected with the active intelligent aspect of logoic expression, and influence the form side of all manifestation. They focus primarily through Humanity\&quot;</p>

<p>LEO</p>

<p>TAURUS</p>

<p>AQUARIUS</p>

<p>GEMINI...provides the path to the next triangular journey</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
What are triangles? I mean I know what they are. 3 sided shape, etc. hehehe. I'm asking of their place in the Esoteric method.</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
Patience is not your strong suit...is it</p>

<p>Its all coming.....I just cant think<br />
when I'm tired.</p>

<p>Anyway....triangles.......</p>

<p>Bloodgeon...you are a Scorpio...which means that there will be two \&quot;presence's\&quot; in your life to help you learn the lessons that you need to learn within your Ray....these \&quot;Presence's\&quot; will be an Aries and a Pisces....</p>

<p>At the conclusion of learning the lessons that u must learn within this Scorp-Aries-Pisces triangle....</p>

<p>A Sagi presence will be needed to help you get to your next ray.....</p>

<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Call this a premonition, but my future involves Fairuza Balk AND Wynona Ryder and Christina Ricci and ME All having.....PIZZA!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;111&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	12/8/2003 8:39 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (10 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>{Bloodgeon!}<br />
Oh Jojara? :D</p>

<p>Just thought I'd mention with each of my entries I've tried to add a bibliography for the info, so if you can, add the Title/Author/Publisher etc or website info.</p>

<p>Just in case it brings trouble later on, just in idea.</p>

<p>ANyway I'm real curious about Esoterics in Astrology cant wait, heehee goodie goodie !!!!!</p>

<p>AHerrrm :S</p>

<p>Jojara<br />
Sources for Esoteric Astrology:</p>

<p><a href="http://beaskund.helloyou.ws/netnews/bk/astrology/toc.html">http://beaskund.helloyou.ws/netnews/bk/astrology/toc.html</a></p>

<p><a href="http://bonniewells.com">http://bonniewells.com</a>/</p>

<p><a href="http://www.esotericpublishing.com/astrology/esoteric.html">http://www.esotericpublishing.com/astrology/esoteric.html</a><br />
&laquo;</p>&quot;
&quot;111&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/12/2006 5:52 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (11 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>*Okay the Beaskund link is expired due to closure or relocation. The other two should fill in more gaps. I have no idea how to get readings off either of them to determine which ray I'm in but it seems Jojara was going off the astrology sun sign and maybe other natal aspects. Was neat looking back on that reading to see how much of it seemed to have come true. And then really finding out that upon recollection I must not have been paying attention, lol.*</p>

<p>{Such a dunce, such a doof, slap slap slap forehead me dense moron.}</p>&quot;
&quot;112&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  	10/18/2003 6:31 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 1) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!</p>

<p>Astrology!</p>

<p>Horoscope Astrology!</p>

<p>SCORPIO! Oct. 23 - Nov. 21.</p>

<p>ARIES! March 21 - April 19.</p>

<p>TAURUS! April 20 - May 20.</p>

<p>GEMINI! May 21 - June 20.</p>

<p>CANCER! June 21 - July 22.</p>

<p>LEO! July 23 - August 22.</p>

<p>VIRGO! August 23 - Sept. 22.</p>

<p>LIBRA! Sept. 23 - Oct. 22.</p>

<p>SAGGITARIUS! Nov. 22 - Dec. 21.</p>

<p>CAPRICORN! Dec. 22 - Jan. 19.</p>

<p>AQUARIUS! Jan. 20 - Feb. 18.</p>

<p>PISCES! Feb. 19 - March 20.</p>

<p>Astrology Defined!: A Learning Resource!</p>

<p>What Greek Monster Are You?</p>

<p>Pets got Star Signs too!!</p>&quot;
&quot;112&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;I just don't know what to say about those last few lines, lol. This is the last of the astrology stuff to be moved over!! W00T!&quot;
&quot;113&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	9/24/2005 5:58 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;I see before me a robot of blazing colors and and dark mettle.. metal, uh, he's both brilliant and darkly menacing! His name is Scourge and this is his story. \&quot;Scourge is the brutal an awesomely powerful ruler of The Jungle PLanet, he views any display of kindness, compassion, or generosity as a weakness. Cold, distant, and prone to violent rage against those he views as lesser creatures, he holds most of the Jungle Planet in one transmetal claw. Those defying him are likely to experience the searing heat of his stellar plasma breath, or teh bite of his axe as their final sensation before their spark is extinguished. Overhaul, Snarl, and the Jungle Planet Rebels will find him to be the most powerful foe they have ever faced.\&quot;</p>

<p>&gt;A Jungle Planet activation key makes him grow two more dragon heads, with a transforming noise, he roars/screeches terrifyingly. Facially he looks familiar. That he's a Transmetal seems to be a definite clue.&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;113&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	9/24/2005 6:23 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (2 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>TRANSFORMERS CYBERTRON</p>

<p>Robots in Disguise Character Bios</p>

<p>Earth Planet</p>

<p>Earth - Now under the protection of Jetfire, Scattorshot and the other Autobots - is a front line in the struggle for domination of the universe. With their home world under threat by the super giant black hole left by the destruction of Unicron, the Autobots and the Decepticons have secretly moved their bases of operation to earth. With the help of Vector Prime and a few humans that have discovered their presence on Earth, the Autobots must race against time and battle an unbelievably more powerful Megatron and his new army of Decepticons to recover the lost planet keys, ancient artifacts missing for eons. What few realize is that this little planet called Earth has played a vital role in the history of Cybertron for millions of years.</p>

<p>Starscream: Constantly plotting being his leader's back, STARSCREAM is using the DECEPTICON forces left under his command on Earth to further his own ambitions. He desires the power granted by the Planet Key, believing it will finally give him the power to destroy MEGATRON and the AUTOBOTS. With a mighty array of weapons, including his fearsome Null ray cannons, he is second to none in aerial combat and skill with an Energon blade.</p>

<p>Vector Prime: VECTOR PRIME outmatches STARSCREAM in wits and strength, but the ancient AUTOBOT is pushed to the limits of even his incredible power by the demands of the search for the Planet Keys and the defense of CYBERTRON from its countless enemies. Forced to use his remarkable time-traveling abilities to constantly hop between dimensions, he finds himself weakened during the frequent skirmishes with DECEPTICON forces.</p>

<p>Nonetheless, he must persevere, for noting less than survival of the Universe is a stake!</p>

<p>Optimus Prime: OPTIMUS PRIME is a leader in the best sense of the word, taking point on every mission and never sending his team into any situation he wouldn't go himself.</p>

<p>Dedicated to the protection of all life and the preservation of freedom for all sentient beings, he serves as a role model for his fellow AUTOBOTS. It is through his keen intelligence, even hand, steady nerves and endless compassion that the AUTOBOTS continue to frustrate the DECEPTICONS evil plans again and again. Teamed up with his brother ULTRA MAGNUS for a desperate mission to the most remote areas of Earth, OPTIMUS PRIME will once again use the Spark of Combination granted him on CYBERTRON at the beginning of the POWERLINX Battles.</p>

<p>Ultra Magnus: Known throughout the AUTOBOT ranks for his boundless courage, ULTRA MAGNUS is a powerful warrior and able leader in his own right. He is nagged by a constant self-doubt brought on by the fact that he was passed over in favor of his brother when it came time to pass on the AUTOBOT Matrix of Leadership.</p>

<p>Though his jealousy of OPTIMUS PRIME once drove him nearly to treasonous violence, he has since grown older and wiser. His competitive nature drives him constantly to prove himself against the DECEPTICONS, but his natural intelligence makes him a careful planner. Not given to philosophy like his brother, ULTRA MAGNUS is a straightforward thinker. He dislikes wasted effort, and often his commands amount to little more then one or two words.</p>

<p>Runamuck: For most of his life, RUNAMUCK served as a spy and courier for MEGATRON, carrying messages to DECEPTICON warriors behind enemy lines.<br />
Since his leader's disappearance, though, RUNAMUCK has been pretty bored.<br />
Too many AUTOBOTS around meant he couldn't get away with much. But now, with the AUTOBOTS forced into hiding on Earth, he's having the time of his life tormenting them by striking at vulnerable targets in front of a lot of human witnesses, where the AUTOBOTS can't counterattack.</p>

<p>Hardtop: HARDTOP has been left on Earth to swerve as a spy, tracker and ground-based spotter for the aerial team of Starscream and Thundercracker.</p>

<p>He uses his impressive array of sensors not only to pinpoint Autobot targets up to 7000 miles away, but also to listen to and record the treasonous whining of Starscream. Though he generally prefers to hang back from the front lines of a fight, he finds a certain pleasure in taking pot shots at Autobots with his super-precise, long-range laser rifle.</p>

<p>Starscream: Unsurpassed in ego or ambition, Starscream is the scheming second-in-command to Megatron. With his mastery of the sword, null-ray cannons that can disrupt the functioning of even the most hardened Autobot and a vast array of secondary weapons, Starscream is second only to Megatron and Optimus Prime in power. His speed is uncanny, often giving slower 'bots the impression that he actually teleports around the battlefield. Left stranded on Earth to battle Jetfire - the only Autobot warrior capable of even coming close to matching Starscream for speed or skill in aerial combat - he plots to seize a Cyber Planet key for himself in order to gain the power he needs to finally overthrow Megatron and take command of the Decepticon army himself. Though his battle prowess is legendary, he lacks the practical intelligence to hide his ambition from his leader, and Megatron is more than aware of his plotting.</p>

<p>Scattorshot: Possibly the most neurotic Autobot ever created, Scattorshot always gets the job done. As the right hand 'bot to Jetfire in protecting Earth, he worries so much about messing up in front of his legendary commander that he sets a nearly impossible standard for himself. Despite his nervous clumsiness, he somehow never seems to fail, but his good luck just serves as proof to him that somewhere in the universe is a huge store of bad karma just waiting for the right moment to come crashing down on him.</p>

<p>Optimus Prime: Optimus Prime is a leader in the best sense of the word, taking point on every mission and never sending his team into any situation he wouldn't go himself. Dedicated to the protection of all life and the preservation of freedom for all sentient beings, he serves as a role model for his fellow Autobots. It is through his keen intelligence, even hand, steady nerves and endless compassion that the Autobots continue to frustrate the Decepticons evil plans again and again. In a desperate race against time, Optimus Prime, has been forced to send teams of his best soldiers into unknown parts of the Universe in search of the lost planet keys, ancient artifacts with the power to save Cybertron and the rest of the universe from the giant black hole formed from the implosion of Unicron.</p>

<p>Megatron: For millions of years, Megatron has led fanatical legions of evil Decepticons on their war for conquest of the Universe. A living weapon with dozens of self-inflicted modifications made in the name of increased power and destructive capability, his only weakness is his single-minded desire for the enslavement of the Universe. His intellect, ego and talent for deception are second to none, and he rules his Decepticons with an iron-fisted combination of fear and force of personality. Driven by a nearly insane lust for power, Megatron managed not only to survive the catastrophic implosion of Unicron, but also to absorb much of his power. Now, wearing salvaged pieces of the ancient destroyer's armor, Megatron is awesomely powerful, and is determined to beat Optimus Prime and the Autobots to the lost planet keys.</p>

<p>Thundercracker: This loyal Decepticon works under the command of Starscream for the recovery of the Planet Key on Earth. Thundercracker believes that the most effective way to defeat an enemy is to terrorize and demoralize him before attacking. The mere sound of his focused sonic booms - audible for more than 200 miles - is enough to frighten many other Transformers.</p>

<p>Jetfire: This steadfast AUTOBOT is often annoyed by his hyperactive partner SCATTORSHOT, but he nonetheless takes his duties very seriously, and will follow through on his orders no matter what. JETFIRE has been assigned by OPTIMUS PRIME the difficult tasks of protecting Earth while keeping the AUTOBOT presence a secret and searching for the Earth Planet Key. JETFIRE would much rather be fighting in the front lines alongside his leader, but his strategic genius and status as the upstanding, honorable second-in-command of the AUTOBOTS make him an invaluable asset at the AUTOBOT base.</p>

<p>Landmine: With a wisdom born of experience, and a tactical knowledge unmatched among the AUTOBOT ranks, LANDMINE is a soldier other 'bots follow without reservation. He suffered heavy injuries in the final fight with UNICRON. After crash-landing on Earth, he was repaired by the new human allies of the AUTOBOTS. An excellent battlefield commander, he's determined to prevent the DECEPTICONS from gaining an edge by recovering the Earth CYBER PLANET KEY.</p>

<p>Mudflap: There's nothing MUDFLAP likes more than demolition. A DECEPTICON agent planted on Earth even before the arrival of the AUTOBOTS, he managed to disguise himself well enough to infiltrate the construction industry.</p>

<p>He uses his position to see to it that the projects he works on ultimately fail, collapsing into their foundations, their load-bearing beams mysteriously cut through. Still, as much as he enjoys destroying construction projects, he's only too glad to join the fight once the AUTOBOTS arrive on Earth!</p>

<p>Armorhide: A soldier to the core, ARMORHIDE is often frustrated by missions that don't go perfectly according to plan. He often finds himself aggravated during the search for the Planet Key on Earth. Still, he finds a kind of joy in the frequent battles with the DECEPTICON forces that seem to block him and the other AUTOBOTS at every turn. Tough, dedicated and fearless, ARMORHIDE neither asks or gives any mercy in the ongoing battle with the evil DECEPTICONS.</p>

<p>Recon Mini-Con team: JOLT&mdash;the leader of the team, and the only one able to speak a human language&mdash;is a great lover of human culture, addicted to television, music and the Internet. On more than one occasion he has caused difficulty for the AUTOBOTS by forgetting he's not a human being.</p>

<p>SIX-SPEED and REVERB, though sometimes frustrated by their leader's tendency to become distracted by cartoons and web-comics, love the excitement of missions with their human partners, working as a fast response strike and rescue team on away missions on the Lost Planets.</p>

<p>Evac: EVAC loves flying on Earth almost as much as he loved soaring over the epic skylines of CYBERTRON. He's been in hiding on Earth since guardianship of the Planet Key was passed on to him millions of years ago. He feels a keen affection for the people of Earth, whose history he has observed from its very beginnings. It frustrates him that the TRANSFORMERS must keep their presence on Earth a secret, because he recognizes the potential value of the humans as allies. Courageous, determined and gentle, EVAC avoids fighting when he can, but if forced into combat, he can be a very tough opponent. He is dedicated to the protection of other life in all its forms.</p>

<p>Brushguard: One of many scientists working for MEGATRON, BRUSHGUARD has dedicated his life to xenobotany - the study of alien plant life. A firm believer in DECEPTICON supremacy, he hopes to find unique toxins in Earth plants for use against the AUTOBOTS and their human allies. Though he dislikes violence, he has been retrofitted to fire short-range bursts of superheated acid from his chest.</p>

<p>Scattorbrain (Decepticon Mini-Con): There are legends on the Moon among human colonists of ghost vehicles - autos and aircraft without drivers - that sometimes charge in from the barren, lunar desert to destroy a settlement or a vital terraforming project. The vicious ghosts then disappear into the depths of the lunar night, leaving few survivors.</p>

<p>SCATTORBRAIN for his part, relishes his status as a legend, and plays up the ghost angle at every opportunity, appearing for a few moments on the horizon near a human outpost, and then disappearing before he can be identified; occasionally attacking smaller outposts to wreak a little havoc and keep the rumors going.</p>

<p>Meteor (Autobot Mini-Con): METEOR, like SCATTORBRAIN, could be considered one of the mysterious ghost vehicles, but for a different reason. He and his companions on the Exploration Team stayed on the Moon after most of the other MINI-CON robots left because they wanted solitude and quiet contemplation. They spend most of their time on the dark side of the Moon, where few humans go, and are occasionally spotted by explorers driving across the empty landscape, or meditating on the floor of an old crater. Their peace is disturbed only by the disruptive aggression of SCATTORBRAIN and the other members of<br />
the Lunar Assault Team.</p>

<p>Shockwave (Decepticon Mini-Con): With the departure from Earth of the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS, SHOCKWAVE and the Sky Attack found themselves free to pursue their own interests. SHOCKWAVE has spent the last decade hiding among the armed forces of dictators and tyrants around the world, signing on with whoever is most likely to give him the opportunity to rain fire down on helpless soldiers and civilians.</p>

<p>There's nothing SHOCKWAVE loves more than to see a huge column of oily black smoke rising from the center of a populated area, and know that it was his bombs that lit the fires.</p>

<p>Tankor (Autobot Mini-Con): After the UNICRON Battles, many MINI-CON robots chose to remain on Earth, in hiding and separate from the ongoing conflict between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS.</p>

<p>TANKOR , with his teammates on the Air Defense team hid among the armed forces of Earth so that they could protect the humans from SHOCKWAVE and the Sky Attack team. The desire to protect human life is nearly an obsession for TANKOR; he exists solely to prevent the damage inflicted by SHOCKWAVE and his aerial companions. The return of the TRANSFORMERS to Earth has forced them once again to take sides in a larger conflict.</p>

<p>Razorclaw (Decepticon Mini-Con): RAZORCLAW, on the other hand, has such a passion for destruction that he prefers strafing ground targets with his powerful machineguns rather than bombing them from high altitude.</p>

<p>Anarchy is his bread and butter; he lives to crush his enemies, drive them before them, and hear the lamentations of the survivors. Nothing gives him as much pleasure as destroying a great city and razing its cultural institutions - libraries, museums, schools - for he knows that ignorance is the seed of chaos, and it is in chaos he feels most comfortable.</p>

<p>Steamhammer (Autobot Mini-Con): Few enemies are as bitter as STEAMHAMMER and RAZORCLAW. STEAMHAMMER took his vehicle form because of a deep love of life and order. He believes that war is an unnatural disruption of the organized advance of culture, and does everything he can to limit combat and defend vulnerable targets. He looks at warfare as a necessary evil, but one that does only damage to the civilizations that wage it. Despite his own heroism, he never sees anything but the terrible cost of war at the conclusion of any battle.</p>

<p>Sky Lynx (Decepticon Mini-Con): SKY LYNX prides himself on his ability to evade enemy defenses and drop his payload with pinpoint accuracy from amazing altitudes. The only one among all TRANSFORMERS to ever offer him a challenge in this is THUNDERBLAST, and for that he grants his rival respect and admiration. Given the distance involved in their battles the two have met face to face only rarely, but SKY LYNX considers THUNDERBLAST a friend, despite their differing philosophies.</p>

<p>Thunderblast (Autobot Mini-Con): These two aggressive robots have been rivals for centuries. Over the years THUNDERBLAST has specialized in long-range defense against high altitude attacks specifically for the purpose of defeating SKY LYNX. The two robots treat this rivalry as a game, ultimately caring little for victory, as long as they can offer each other a challenge. THUNDERBLAST shares a rough sort of respect with SKY LYNX, and wishes that circumstances were different so that they might be friends in peace as well as war.</p>

<p>Speed Planet</p>

<p>The pure racing culture of the Speed Planet is about to change forever, as it becomes the first battleground in the war for the lost planet keys, ancient artifacts missing for eons on the lost colonies. In order to save Cybertron, Optimus Prime sends Hot Shot and Red Alert to face the untold dangers of this lost planet and an army of Decepticons, who seek the planet keys for their own evil ends. The speed planet is a tangled mass of roads, trails and aerial racetracks, ruled by the dazzlingly fast Override. For millions of years, the inhabitants of the Speed Planet have been devoted to the pursuit of perfect acceleration, tuning their vehicle forms for optimum horsepower, displacement and torque. It is a turbo-charged world of cold air intakes, narrowed air flow profiles and stiff struts, where only the fastest survive, and the slow are left behind, grills choked with the dust of a thousand street battles.</p>

<p>Override: Long-time champion and leader of the Speed Planet, Override is always ready for a race. Acceleration is her only ideal, but she respects anyone with the guts to challenge her. She's faced and beaten thousands of upstart speedsters in her time. At first she's suspicious of the intentions Hot Shot and the Autobots have for her world's Cyber Planet Key, but once she realizes what's at stake she's only too glad to help.</p>

<p>Dirt Boss: A wild outlaw, rugged villain of the rough backwaters of the Speed planet; those who are fooled by the sheer size of Dirt Boss into thinking he's slow are soon left choking on his exhaust. He lives to pound his opponents into the dust and leave them spinning their wheels - that's if he decides to leave the wheels attached. Hot Shot is certain to learn some tough lessons from him.</p>

<p>Crumplezone: Trusting but dumb, Crumplezone is often drawn into serving as the muscle to back up the paranoid plotting of his partner Ransack. Huge, powerful and superfast, Crumplezone is sometimes surprised by sudden turns.</p>

<p>Not that it matters - he's the biggest guy on the Speed Planet, and crashing straight ahead through whatever gets in his way is his specialty. Twin-turbine ramjets can propel him at nearly the speed of sound, and selective thrust reversal allows him to fire hypersonic, high-explosive slugs nearly 12 miles.</p>

<p>Ransack: Skittish and suspicious, Ransack is a loudmouth bully, always ready to intimidate others into giving him what he wants, but only when his big partner Crumplezone is around. With the energy of the Speed Planet flowing through his circuity, everything about him is fast - sometimes too fast.</p>

<p>Unable to stop thinking or moving, his hyperactive mind tends to draw connections between unconnected things, and he sees conspiracy everywhere.</p>

<p>Skyfall: Scout/ Adventurer. Specialty: Pilot of the Flash Frenzy/ Deep Space Explorer. Weapons: 30mm cannon, double barreled laser, twin rocket engines, energon plasma weapon. Defenses: Creates an apparently impenetrable force field from an unknown energy source. Dogged for as long as he can remember by the sense that he had lost something vitally important - that he's supposed to be part of something great - Skyfall has spent most of the last few thousand vorns charting and exploring barren star systems. All too aware of his difference from the other natives of Speed, he has chosen the life of a lone explorer, piloting his ship the Flash Frenzy to deep space destinations. He's certain he's one of the oldest transformers on Speed, and yet he continues to function without the quirks or stalls the other old-timers seem to develop. Now he has embarked on his latest solo mission to a long forgotten planet called Cybertron where he hopes the solution to the riddle of his past will be found. In battle Skyfall wields a formidable 30mm cannon, double-barrelled lasers and his impressive ability to shape energon into a plasma pulse weapon. When under extreme duress, Skyfall can generate an apparently impenetrable force field made of an unidentified form of energy.<br />
He is largely unable to control this ability, but it has saved his life on more than one occasion. \&quot;If you can't help me, why am I talking to you?\&quot;</p>

<p>Hot Shot: A natural leader with a lot yet to learn, HOT SHOT often races straight into danger at top speed. He takes great pride in the fact that he's the fastest AUTOBOT there is, but it isn't until he gets to the Speed Planet that he learns the true meaning of velocity. Faced by the almost unbeatable OVERRIDE, HOT SHOT needs to learn a whole new way of thinking about acceleration before he can win the Great Race.</p>

<p>Brakedown: An old racer on his last lap, BRAKEDOWN was the fastest around in his day. He knows every inch of track on the Speed Planet, and while his systems can't keep up with the supercharged speed of younger robots this old speed demon's still got one or two tricks up his sleeve. With his pipes rusting through and his suspension grown brittle with age, he's got to rely on CLOCKER, to whom he's passed his knowledge of the Great Race.</p>

<p>Clocker: A young speedster with nerves of steel and technique to spare. Quick-thinking, clever and courageous, his size prevents him from presenting a real challenge on the track. He races out of a sense of duty to his mentor BRAKEDOWN, and he knows every bit of road on the Speed Planet like the back of his hand. It's his knowledge of the Great Race that gives HOT SHOT the edge he needs.</p>

<p>Red Alert: Self-sacrifice is a way of life for RED ALERT, but non-stop fighting with the DECEPTICONS has caused him to doubt his skills as a healer. His vast sensor array and integrated tools and his instincts as a scientist give him an almost limitless capacity for absorbing data. He considers every possible course of action before committing to a plan, which brings him into conflict with the hot-headed HOT SHOT when the pair arrives on the Speed Planet.</p>

<p>Jungle Planet</p>

<p>There is one law on the Jungle Planet:</p>

<p>Might Makes Right. The transformers sent there by Optimus Prime and Megatron in search of one of the lost planet keys find a brutal world full of bestial robots, each devoted to hoarding as much power as they can.</p>

<p>Unfortunately for the Autobots, this power-mad world is a ready-made Decepticon stronghold in which the evil robots feel right at home. With the Jungle Planet and its planet key firmly in the grip of the dangerous beast-bot Scourge, and time running out for a damaged Cybertron, Overhaul and the other Autobots sent there have their work cut out for them.</p>

<p>Scourge: Scourge is the brutal and awesomely powerful ruler of the Jungle Planet. He views any display of kindness, compassion or generosity as weakness, and he hates weakness. Cold, distant, and prone to violent rage against those he views as lesser creatures, he holds most of the Jungle Planet firmly in his transmetal claw.</p>

<p>Those defying him are likely to experience the searing heat of his stellar plasma breath, or the bite of his axe as their final sensation before their spark is extinguished. Overhaul, Snarl, and the Jungle Planet rebels will find him to be the most powerful foe they have ever faced.</p>

<p>Overhaul: One tough Autobot, Overhaul has never thought much of intellectual pursuits. His solution to a complex problem is generally to stomp on it until it gets simple or stops being a problem. He's never felt that he's had the respect his strength deserves from the other Autobots, but now that he's on the Jungle Planet - where might makes right - he feels right at home.</p>

<p>Wreckloose: An eager fighter for SCOURGE, WRECKLOOSE throws himself wholeheartedly into battle. He rarely carries a ranged weapon, preferring to use his bladed shield in close combat.</p>

<p>Able to blend in almost perfectly with the Jungle Planet underbrush and move silently through even the densest vegetation, he will wait in hiding for days just to ambush a challenging opponent.</p>

<p>Backstop: Once the most feared and powerful warrior on the Jungle Planet, BACKSTOP was long ago beaten and cast out by SCOURGE. Forced to live among weaker beasts, he came to value the equality of all creatures above all else, and now fights against SCOURGE with the other Jungle Planet rebels. He hates the cruel dictator, and dreams often of the day on which he will finally throw down and destroy the evil, three-headed dragon-bot.</p>

<p>Snarl: SNARL is master of the darkest, most wild places on the Jungle Planet, and it is through his cunning that the Jungle Planet rebels have survived long enough to team up with their new AUTOBOT allies. He is a 'bot of few words, preferring constant action to hiding and resting. Despite this, he is a clever fighter and a careful planner, never putting his soldiers at unnecessary risk, and never leaving a 'bot behind to be tortured by his sworn enemy SCOURGE.</p>

<p>Dark Scorponok: Awesomely powerful and incredibly intelligent, SCORPONOK was once widely feared by DECEPTICONS and AUTOBOTS alike, until his chassis was destroyed by MEGATRON. His mind and memory shattered, only partially operational and powered by the might of UNICRON - some of which he managed to absorb - he hungers for a return to full functionality. Even in his partly destroyed state, his mech-venom sting and super-strong claws are a threat to all but the most powerful beings, and his return heralds a new era of fear for all who stand in his way.</p>

<p>Leobreaker: After learning some tough lessons at the ruthless hands of the Jungle Planet's dictator SCOURGE, OVERHAUL found greater strength in himself than he thought possible and morphed into the mighty LEOBREAKER! His new lion mode is a nearly unstoppable hunter, perfectly adapted to life and battle on the Jungle Planet. Teamed up with the Jungle Planet rebels, he's determined to bring the fight to the evil dragon-bot and his DECEPTICON cronies in a final battle for freedom and the Jungle Planet Key!</p>

<p>Undermine: Cruel and predatory UNDERMINE serves as a scout and spy for SCOURGE, unquestioned ruler of the Jungle Planet. He enjoys hunting, and will often toy with his prey before moving in to rip out its power source with his powerful fangs. Silent, cunning and all but impossible to sneak up on, UNDERMINE is possibly the greatest hunter the Universe has ever seen. The only reason you haven't heard about him before now is that none of his prey have survived long enough to talk about it.</p>

<p>Universal/Cybertron</p>

<p>Vector Prime: Vector Prime is one of the first Transformers. A powerful, wise and incredibly ancient warrior, he has served as protector over Cybertron since its beginnings. Pulled out of the shadows of time by a distress signal broadcast by his damaged planet, he arrives too late to save Cybertron without assistance. Arising from an era in which all Transformers lived in harmony, he is unaware of the conflict between Autobots and Decepticons, a fact that Megatron uses to trick him and steal the map to the lost planets and the planet keys. Realizing his mistake, he joins Optimus Prime and pledges his knowledge and skill to the desperate quest to retrieve the Planet Keys before Megatron.</p>

<p>KB Toys exclusive Universe Snow Cat:</p>

<p>Long since thought destroyed in the final collapse of UNICRON, SNOW CAT somehow managed to survive, and has been in hiding in the ruins of Kaon since then. Driven mad by his loss of purpose since the disappearance of MEGATRON, he roams the southern polar regions of CYBERTRON attacking anyone he sees, and boosting away before his targets can counter-attack.</p>

<p>KB Toys exclusive Universe Downshift:</p>

<p>One of the few AUTOBOTS left behind on CYBERTRON after the evacuation, DOWNSHIFT has been assigned by OPTIMUS PRIME to guard the entrances to the shafts leading to the Energon core of the planet in the city of Iacon. A loner by nature, and a veteran of many tough, secret missions throughout the galaxy, DOWNSHIFT is perfectly at home on the desolate and damaged planet.</p>

<p>Sideways: A con man from the day he first came online, SIDEWAYS is a master of deception, mixing just enough truth into his lies to keep both his enemies and his allies off guard. His tongue is as sharp as his sword, always ready with another trick of language to keep his marks guessing at his true intentions; at least long enough to jam a hidden blade through their anterior power units.</p>

<p>Longrack: Tough as nails and patient as a mountain LONGRACK just wants to fulfill his mission to repair as much of the damage already done to CYBERTRON as possible. He doesn't like to fight, but that doesn't mean he's not good at it. If RUNAMUCK and the other DECEPTICONS are spoiling for a confrontation, LONGRACK is more than happy to introduce them to his powerful Crushsteel Punch.</p>

<p>Giant Planet</p>

<p>Metroplex: Massive, quiet, and extremely protective of his home and its inhabitants, METROPLEX is a kind, intelligent leader of his people. His huge size and quiet ways mask a swift intelligence capable of analyzing the most sophisticated difficulties and arriving at a course of action in seconds, though some have made the mistake of thinking him slow and stupid. He was, at one time, an eager and hideously dangerous warrior who developed his soft-spoken and carefully considered demeanor in an attempt to leave that part of himself behind.</p>

<p>Because of this, METROPLEX is slow to anger, but when he converts to combat mode he becomes one of the most fearsome opponents any TRANSFORMER has ever faced.</p>

<p>Galvatron: The rage MEGATRON feels after his defeat by METROPLEX activates the dormant power within his UNICRON armor. This vast energy draws power directly from the Giant Planet itself, feeding it into MEGATRON and changing him into the mighty GALVATRON! A living engine of destruction, GALVATRON lives only to conquer all and grind the Universe beneath his armored heel. His weapons and intellect super-charged by the living energy of the Giant Planet, there are none powerful enough to stand in his way!</p>&quot;
&quot;113&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	10/2/2005 1:16 am <br />
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<p>&gt;Just got Vector Prime a day ago, but just now writing up the rundown on him. Aside from the already described facts on the packaging, he's a fine figure in robot mode and starship mode. CLassified as a Voyager Class figure his vehicle mode is very very good, and interesting. In appearance he's right between being an Xwing Fighter, TIE Fighter and Imperial Cruiser all from Star Wars. In Robot mode it only makes sense for him to also weild a massive energon broadsword slightly reminiscent of a lightsaber, his vaguely {jedi?} Knightish form is both teched out and rustic as his intricate ram is littered in gears and artsy panelling. One cuold believe that this indeed was what exemplified an Ancient of the Autobot breed. His tied fighter like panels/wings fold down in robot mode to resemble an almost fowing cape, he's very noble. DIsplayed next to Scourge it enhances aspects of him, an angel and devil from another universe, blades crossed and occasionally scaring the cats.&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;114&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/6/2003 12:09 pm <br />
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<p>&laquo; Sight Gags for Beast Wars. &raquo;</p>

<p>Aluminus Kann:<br />
Things I've noticed on the Show and the Figures. Like Silverbolt, the Fuzor, was that a tribute to \&quot;Airwolf\&quot;? and Injector, Bumblebee Tuna? and a Purple Dinosaur with a green markings who was'nt Barney, but Megatron!<br />
and show scenes like in BW Episode \&quot;Maximal No More\&quot; when Rattrap switches to Infrared and there's a slice of cheddar rotating in the corner like a logo or readout. or when Rattrap is in the Submarine and music similar to \&quot;Bedknobs and Broomsticks\&quot; is played., Okay I'm done rambling, lol for now.</p>

<p>Skyscythe:<br />
I've never thought about that before! Of course, I've seen like three or four episodes of the series, so I guess I never had a chance to think about it. However, I will be checking it out!</p>

<p>Shear:<br />
I noticed but thought it made no sense, but was also funny in a way.</p>&quot;
&quot;114&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	8/13/2005 8:01 pm <br />
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<p>&gt;I'm still awating permissions on this:</p>

<p>The Transformers/White Wolf RPG</p>

<p>&gt;It's a highly detalied, excellent source of info on Transformers Beast Wars and it's characters at:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.secondtruth.com/bwtf/">http://www.secondtruth.com/bwtf/</a></p>

<p>&gt;I'm trying t secure for posterity this info because it's an old site and who knows how much longer it'll be up:<br />
Changed:12:31 PM on Sunday, September 1, 2002</p>

<p>&gt;This will be my mainest focus for awhile, also, heh I have now the complete three seasons of Beast Wars on DVD, and I'm as happy as a Human in a vat of pizza sauce, or something whatever you microns find amusing.&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;114&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	8/20/2005 7:52 pm <br />
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<p>&gt;Petition time? Load the cannons, aim all email barrage relay pulse weapons at target, scan the periphery for collateral and..,&lt;</p>

<p>I accept all feedback, good, bad, and neutral. If you're thinking about running a game, or just love reading about the games we've run, I want to hear from you!! So please, e-mail your questions, comments, kudos, and complaints to <a href="mailto:amanda@secondtruth.com">amanda@secondtruth.com</a>.</p>

<p>I don't use the Nightspider alias as often as I used to.</p>

<p>If you're asking a question, let me know if you want me to post it in my \&quot;Frequently Whined Questions\&quot; chapter. If so, tell me your favorite color: hexadecimal, if you know it and are sure it will show up against my black background.</p>

<p>I am not currently accepting any outside (non-rpg) submissions for fan-fic or fan-art; I'm not really running an archive here. I have not been as diligent about checking up on feedback since the beginning of this year, so it may take me some time to get back to your request.</p>

<p>&gt;FIRE!!!&lt;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.secondtruth.com/bwtf/feedback.htm">http://www.secondtruth.com/bwtf/feedback.htm</a></p>

<p>&gt;The ongoing mission continues.&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;114&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	8/20/2005 8:03 pm <br />
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<p>&gt;I've emailed NightSpider (amanda) asking becase it's kinda been asked before like:</p>

<p>\&quot;Q. Can I \&quot;steal\&quot; ideas and materials that you worked ever so hard on and convert them into my system?</p>

<p>Please don't. Or, at least, not without credit for every word that you steal from me. This system took almost two years to perfect. I would like for you not to borrow my fundamentals or use my wordings. If you want to use my ideas, you can mail me your files and I will look at them, but then I would like to be credited for the work I put into your system. I realize that I don't own a copywrite on anything that I do for Transformers or White Wolf, but I DO own a copywrite for every word that I type on my own. And I would like to have my writings protected since, yes, a lot of work went into this and I am proud of it.\&quot;<br />
&gt;I have no problem creditting NightSpider for this grade of work, where we'll go with it is anyone's guess, but interesting reading is one of our ... hallmarks?&lt;</p>&quot;
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<p>Who Are They, and Where Do They Come From?</p>

<p>\&quot;The Autobots are a highly advanced form of robot. I don't really know if they're from the past, or the future, but they can think, and have real feelings.\&quot;<br />
&mdash;Spike, child of Earth, \&quot;More Than Meets the Eye\&quot;</p>

<p>Cybertron is a planet far beyond our galaxy, which is populated by an intelligent race of people.</p>

<p>These people just happen to be mostly made of metal.</p>

<p>Cybertron civilization is old, older than most humans can even fathom. And as long as there are Cybertrons, there have been wars. Wars fought between races, wars fought over territories, wars fought crossing galaxies.</p>

<p>Now are the Beast Wars: where robots who have learned to transform themselves into animals fight to secure the promises of their past and the uncertainties of the future.</p>

<p>But to understand the present, we start with the deepest past.</p>

<p>The Great War<br />
\&quot;Well, it all began about nine million years ago.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Oh, great. It's gonna be one of those LONG stories.\&quot;<br />
&mdash;Optimus Prime and Ratchet, \&quot;War Dawn\&quot;</p>

<p>Legend has it there was a time before the war. Cybertron was a planet inhabited by the Autobots: peace-loving, hardworking robots who lived their days in golden cities basking in sunlight. The Autobots were bound to their lovely cities. They burrowed deep into the ground for energy, but had no wish to defy the gravity that held them there.</p>

<p>However, someone&mdash;no one is quite sure who&mdash;had the notion that there might be something beyond the sky.</p>

<p>To discover it, he designed a new type of robot. This robot would be like others of the race, but for one thing: the ability to fly. This robot was called Megatron.</p>

<p>Soon, more of these flying robots were built. They immediately recognized their differences from the Autobots, and took a new name, the Decepticons. Not only, Megatron realized, were they different from the Autobots, but they were superior. They had mastery over the air: an element that Autobots did not understand. They considered themselves to be the rightful rulers of Cybertron, and, as their numbers grew, they decided to conquer it.</p>

<p>Megatron, in command of his Decepticon forces, made a single, foolish error when he attacked a group of innocents, wounding a young Autobot named Orion Pax.</p>

<p>Alpha Trion, an Autobot leader who was repairing the injured, saw a great energy in the nearly-destroyed Orion. He rebuilt his body, fashioning a war commander for the Autobots, one whom he knew could fight back the threat to their peaceful ways.</p>

<p>Alpha Trion called his creation Optimus Prime.</p>

<p>However, the war was far from over.<br />
Creating a fighting force to counter the Decepticon threat perpetuated the violence rather than finishing it. The Autobots were forced to adapt themselves to the Decepticon's ability of flight, eventually creating space travel and taking their war into far-off galaxies. Both races colonized, spreading throughout the universe; their virtually limitless lifespan allowed them to continue to increase in number despite the constant battling. Autobots and Decepticons eventually spawned many other races on many other planets, countless in number, but the battle between Optimus Prime and Megatron remained the same; they would fight until one failed.</p>

<p>Five million years of fighting showed little change in the struggle, but there was one great, infamous battle that seemed at first to be the conclusion. Prime's Autobots, far from Cybertron in their ship, the Ark, were battling Megatron's forces over an unknown, blue planet. The Decepticons, always eager to finish the fight, had boarded the Ark. Their fantastic battleship, Nemesis, had already been lost, somewhere in the oceans of this alien world.</p>

<p>There was an accident on the Ark.</p>

<p>The ship, peopled with Autobots and Decepticons alike, crashed down on the foreign planet, and embedded itself in a long-dormant volcano.</p>

<p>The Cybertrons, weakened from their battle and losing power quickly, were forced into emergency stasis.</p>

<p>They would remain this way for four million years.</p>

<p>At last the volcano erupted, waking the Autobots and Decepticons from their sleep. When the Cybertrons finally awoke, their battle was ready to resume. The fighting on Cybertron had continued without its commanders, and the citizens of Cybertron had long been missing their greatest warriors. However, these commanders found a new race on this planet they had encountered, one that had developed while they were slumbering. These were called Humans.</p>

<p>On Earth, as this planet was called, Autobots mainly chose ground-bound vehicles as secondary froms, to reflect their origins as those who came from below.</p>

<p>Decepticons still ruled the sky.</p>

<p>Humanity, a seemingly primitive race in comparison, realized that the Autobots were the race most inclined toward peace. Over a period of less than thirty years after Prime and Megatron reawakened, the Humans helped the Autobots to finally win their ancient war.</p>

<p>The Beast Wars<br />
\&quot;Now is a day of reckoning for those who would make us slaves!\&quot;<br />
&mdash;Predacon commander, \&quot;Megatron,\&quot; \&quot;The Agenda, Part Three\&quot;</p>

<p>The Pax Cybertronia was signed, declaring peace on Cybertron for the first time in over nine million years.</p>

<p>Now, a mere three-hundred years later, society has changed again.</p>

<p>The descendants of the Decepticons are beginning to revolt. Their society, now blossoming of its own right, has been punished by the mistakes and failures of their once-proud ancestors. These self-named Predacons began a silent uprising, working against the Autobots' children, the Maximals.</p>

<p>The conquest is whispered in the alleys of Cybertron... On other planets, especially Earth itself, it is again a full-scale war.</p>

<p>Maximals<br />
\&quot;Freedom is the right of all sentient beings.\&quot;<br />
&mdash;Maximal saying, said to be first uttered by Optimus Prime</p>

<p>Maximals are the sons and daughters of the victors: descendants of the Autobots. Maximals carry with them their ancestors' sense of peace before war. They believe in the peace codes signed at the end of the Great War, and they believe in the teachings of Optimus Prime.</p>

<p>They are in a fine position to make these kinds of statements, having enjoyed for centuries the benefits given to victors. They are the upperclass citizens of Cybertron, its rulers and its protectors. They are also its artists, poets, actors, and musicians, its doctors, its lawyers, its scientists.</p>

<p>Maximal rule is upheld by a Council of Elders, who is in effect the ruling body of all of Cybertron.</p>

<p>Maximals run and operate the tightest and cleanest military operations on Cybertron. They are also its prime explorers and colonizers. Maximals subjugate the Predacons and keep them at bay, disallowing them from the centers of their cities. They fear an uprising from below, but, most of all, they fear another Great War. Cybertron was a planet that fought itself for millions of years. If only the Predacons would realize that there's a more peaceful solution...</p>

<p>The Pax</p>

<p>The treaty signed to end the Great War was called \&quot;The Pax Cybertronia.\&quot; In it, the long tradition of racial violence on Cybertron was supposedly ended for good. Maximals keep their own code, based on the details of the treaty, which was named for an ancient word meaning \&quot;peace\&quot; and the nearly lost name of one of the Autobots' greatest leaders.</p>

<p>1. Race is meaningless; All Are One.</p>

<p>The Letter: The \&quot;All Are One\&quot; saying is said to date back to the Third Great War, when Autobots promised they would fight for freedom \&quot;until all are one.\&quot;</p>

<p>Assumedly, this problem was resolved when the Great War finally reached its conclusion. Maximals and Predacons alike are one under Cybertron, and should be considered equals.</p>

<p>The Truth: One of the most scoffed-at sections of the Pax.</p>

<p>Though many Maximals do indeed regard Predacons as their equals in life and law, there are just as many who are racist against them, seeing them only as the Decepticons from whom they have descended. The conflict between the Maximals who follow this element of their peace code and those who do not is sometimes as great as the conflicts between the races themselves.</p>

<p>2. Freedom is the right of all sentient beings.</p>

<p>The Letter: Optimus Prime's saying has filtered its way into Maximal parlance. Taken literally, it means that no race should be subjugated under Maximal law. It is the \&quot;Prime Directive\&quot; of Maximal space travel&mdash;conquer no planets already inhabited; make peace with other cultures and nations; allow them to govern and provide for themselves.</p>

<p>The Truth: This directive is followed universally, save on Cybertron itself&mdash;where domination over Predacons is the expected norm. The occasional rogue Maximal commander who violates this rule does so usually under the penalty of criminal prosecution.</p>

<p>3. Let peace prevail over battle.</p>

<p>The Letter: The Maximal race is in constant fear of a return to Cybertron warring. Therefore, this code states that peaceful solutions can and must be found over any violence, even the retaliatory type.</p>

<p>The Truth: This is all well-and-good on Cybertron, where warlike acts can be discussed in committee, but this rule simply doesn't work on foreign planets if there's a sudden rebellion. It's scrap or be scrapped when you're out on your own, and Maximals know this just as well as they understand the good intentions behind their own code.</p>

<p>4. Respect the heroes of the past.</p>

<p>The Letter: The Great War was a terrible time, but it was also a time of great heroes and great deeds. Respect those deeds for what they are; though war is in the past, it should be understood.</p>

<p>The Truth: A very popular addition to the code, for hero-worship is a common trait of any intelligent race. On the good side, this rule has led to everything from war documentaries to novels to comic books. However, it is just as easy to make light of the past, and some of the racist \&quot;stupid Decepticon jokes\&quot; Maximals compose are even better than the \&quot;Autobot jokes\&quot; Predacons like so much.</p>

<p>5. Support a return to the Golden Age.</p>

<p>The Letter: Ages ago, Cybertron was a place of utter peace and prosperity. With continued work, the world can again be that bright, without the stain of racial disharmony.</p>

<p>The Truth: The Golden Age is one idea, but&mdash;most Maximals know&mdash;it was also a time of very little economic development, very little political development, and no exploration.</p>

<p>Some question if a return to a backwater \&quot;age of peace\&quot; is really in the best interest of their planet...or if, perhaps, war is simply the unfortunate result of continued progress.</p>

<p>The Maximals, for the most part, follow their code well, though some more strictly than others.</p>

<p>Predacons<br />
\&quot;Three gigabytes of attitude on a two-gig hard drive.\&quot;<br />
&mdash;Rhinox, \&quot;Dark Designs,\&quot; describing a Predacon</p>

<p>If Maximals are the happy descendants of victorious Autobots, Predacons are the downtrodden: the descendants of the Decepticons.</p>

<p>Predacons feign respect for Maximals, but secretly many factions of Predacons work to usurp rule from the upperclass and take Cybertron as their own. Among the Predacons are a great number of hardened warriors, generals, and military leaders. There is also the veritable \&quot;scum of the planet,\&quot; the poor, wretched, the rulebreakers, the unloved and unappreciated.</p>

<p>The upper echelons of the Predacons operate a tight, strict society. Rule among the Predacons is decided by strength in battle. The greatest ruler among Predacons is a triumvirate of generals known as the Tripredicus Council. Many rumors about the strength of Tripredicus abound. Some Predacons even believe that the three members of Tripredicus are in fact descendants of the infamous Unicron, a world-devouring Transformer older than Cybertron itself.</p>

<p>Treachery and cunning are the norm among Predacons, and any Predacon leader unprepared for these eventualities will not remain a leader for very long.</p>

<p>The Predacon Honor Code</p>

<p>Just as the Maximals have a code for maintaining peace, Predacons have carried from their days as Decepticons an honor code, which of late is followed only by the strictest and truest of the race.</p>

<p>1. No fair challenge may be ignored.</p>

<p>The Letter: A law dating back to the ancient days of the Great War still holds true in the eyes of the most devout Predacons. Challenges for leadership are many, and challenges must be upheld with proper honor.</p>

<p>The Truth: A leader once in a position of power dare not allow such a thing as an archaic Decepticon rule to stand in his way. Leaders have been known to let their most loyal followers be the ones to put down a leadership challenge.</p>

<p>2. All challenges must be fair.</p>

<p>The Letter: It is not honorable to outnumber an opponent, nor outweapon him. There is great honor in winning, but never let a Predacon shoot an opponent while he is down, nor while he is unarmed.</p>

<p>The Truth: The most powerful of Predacons know how to cheat in a challenge: it's a rule they learned long ago. If to back down when one has a marked advantage would be foolishness, to lose a way to gain advantage is just as bad.</p>

<p>3. Failure is to be punished.</p>

<p>The Letter: Those Predacons that fail in their duties, either to allies or the Predacon force itself, should be chastised, ostracized, or terminated.</p>

<p>Predacons do not allow for the weak among their ranks.</p>

<p>The Truth: Predacon leaders love this rule and love to evoke it to weed the unwanted out of their armies. However, Predacons in need of allies may let small transgressions go... Predacons in dire need ignore larger transgressions, too. Many of the Predacons who fight the Maximals do so because they are weak&mdash;war is their only chance to move up in the world.</p>

<p>4. Successful treachery keeps the leader strong.</p>

<p>The Letter: While failure is punished severely, when treachery within ranks is successful, it keeps Predacon leaders sharply focused. Treachery which does not fail is to be praised. The traitor himself should be destroyed.</p>

<p>The Truth: The most popular type of treachery of late has become desertion and defection: who wants to be a Predacon, when those rich Maximals are recruiting? This type of treachery cannot be conquered by a Predacon individual, but must be met on the battlefield. However, this rule is followed more carefully than one might think.</p>

<p>Predacon leaders love a chance to point out when their troops have been disloyal.</p>

<p>5. It is an honor to die for one's cause.</p>

<p>The Letter: When a Predacon dies, let it be on the battlefield, winning the war for his side. Let it not be in hiding from the truth of war.</p>

<p>The Truth: Who wants to terminate, when Cybertron life can be so long?<br />
There are more self-serving Predacons than this rule suggests; plenty of Predacons are sick of the war, and while kissing up to the Maximals isn't their idea of a good life, it's better than the alternative.</p>

<p>Ironically, the Predacon Honor Code has created as many harsh rulers as it has created fine warriors. Those who follow it to the letter are few.</p>

<p>The original \&quot;Predacons,\&quot; a faction of Decepticons, would probably be mistaken for Maximals by the Predacons of today, as they took mammalian and avian secondary forms. Only those who are very knowledgeable about the Great War realize this about the ancestors who gave them their name.</p>

<p>The Vok<br />
\&quot;Such a simple name, for so ARROGANT a race.\&quot;<br />
&mdash;Tarantulas, \&quot;Other Victories,\&quot; staring down a Vok</p>

<p>This malevolent alien race was first encountered by those fighting the Beast Wars on the planet Earth.<br />
Not only did aliens deposit energon on earth&mdash;not only did they build structures on Earth of their own design, but, it seems, they made this planet, for their own experimentation.</p>

<p>When it became evident to the Vok that the Beast Wars on Earth were skewing their data, they decided to destroy the planet. Earth was eventually spared due to the work of Maximal forces. However, the Vok unwittingly shared some impressive technology: the Transmetallization beam and the Transmetal II Driver.</p>

<p>The Vok are present in many things; their work is evident in much of planet Earth, their technology even beyond Cybertronian imaginings.</p>

<p>A member of this race appears as a ghost-like creature: the image of a floating, skull-like face, with streams of wind and light behind it. It does not appear this way for long; all who have seen a Vok face-to-face have not survived the confrontation.</p>

<p>Lexicon</p>

<p>\&quot;Aw, frag, I can never remember the answer to that slagging question!\&quot;<br />
&mdash;Bob Skir, \&quot;Beast Machines\&quot; story editor, responding to a question about Beast Wars profanity.</p>

<p>Autobot: The peaceful race of transforming robots who inhabited Cybertron before and during the Great War.</p>

<p>Cybertron: The Transfomers' planet of origin. Also the name given to the species in general, and the word used throughout this document to describe a Transformer.</p>

<p>Decepticon: Race of transforming robots who lived to conquer.</p>

<p>Ancient foes of the Autobots, near-annihilated during the Great War.</p>

<p>Energon: The main source of fuel for a Cybertron. Also his main source of weakness.</p>

<p>\&quot;Gear!\&quot;: Positive slang expression among younger-minded Maximals.</p>

<p>Matrix: 1) Maximal Valhalla. Where the sparks of heroes are laid to rest, and All Are One.<br />
2) The name given to the birthplace of Maximal protoforms.<br />
3) \&quot;Matrix of Leadership,\&quot; the physical device within the body of Optimus Prime and all Primes to follow him, symbolizing his role as leader of the Autobots.</p>

<p>Maximal: Descendants of the peace-loving Autobots and the upper-class citizens of Cybertron.</p>

<p>Maximals typically seek an end to the warring on Cybertron, but believe one must make war to make peace.</p>

<p>\&quot;Maximize!\&quot;: Battle cry and activation code of the Maximal race. Often shouted before a transfer from beast mode into robot mode.</p>

<p>Pit/Inferno: 1) Maximal Hell. Where the sparks of the damned are supposed to reside.<br />
2) Complex where Predacon protoforms originate.</p>

<p>Predacon: Descendants of the Decepticons, violent race who lost the Great War. The lower-class and downtrodden of Cybertron, who actively propagate the Beast Wars in an attempt to win back the past.<br />
Prime: Maximal parlance for something great or extraordinary.</p>

<p>Now used sarcastically as often as literally. A reference to the Autobot commanders of the same name.</p>

<p>Primus: God of all Transformers, sometimes said to be the first Transformer, or Cybertron itself.</p>

<p>Worshipped mainly by Maximals.</p>

<p>Protoform: A Cybertron who has not yet been born; a Cybertron fetus.</p>

<p>Slag: 1) Cybertron remains. 2) Most vilely connotated yet most widely used Cybertronian swear word. A lesser version would be \&quot;scrap.\&quot;</p>

<p>Spark: The soul of a Cybertron.<br />
Stasis pod: Housing for unrealized Protoforms.</p>

<p>\&quot;Terrorize!\&quot;: Battle cry and activation code of the Predacon race.</p>

<p>Unicron: The darkest figure in Cybertron history, a devourer of worlds who was a Transformer the size of a planet. Though he was destroyed during the last battles of the Great War, all Cybertrons fear and respect Unicron even today. His space-strewn remains were a long-time home for rogue Decepticons.</p>

<p>Units of Time</p>

<p>On Cybertron, time is measured differently from on Earth. The conversions are relatively simple, though approximate.</p>

<p>Nanoclick: one second</p>

<p>Cycle: one minute</p>

<p>Megacycle: one hour</p>

<p>Decacycle: one month</p>

<p>Stellar Cycle (Stellar): one Cybertron year (approximately 400 days).</p>

<p>Chapter Two: Life on Cybertron<br />
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<p>Protoformation<br />
\&quot;Let's crack the egg and say hello!\&quot;<br />
&mdash;Rattrap, \&quot;Coming of the Fuzors, Part One\&quot;</p>

<p>The fetal form of a modern Cybertron is a partially organic, partially robotic pre-body called the Protoform. Protoforms are neither manufactured nor born, but something in between. The exact process which creates a protoform is kept secret by the higherups of Maximal and Predacon government (as is the process which creates a Spark, though it's been rumored that a few couples have figured this one out through their own experimentation...). However, most Cybertrons know that Protoforms originate from one of two places: the Matrix and the Pit.</p>

<p>The Matrix that provides a Protoform is not that same Matrix where lost Sparks go, although there are some similarities. It is rather a place named for that same Matrix, where Maximal protoforms originate. A Maximal protoform is a silvery form shaped like a humanoid robot. They are angular humanoid forms coated in a kind of blue, glowing gel. A spark is placed in the central torso cavity.<br />
Predacon protoforms originate from a complex known as the Pit&mdash;alternately called the Inferno due to the fiery red glow of the gels that congregate there.</p>

<p>Predacon protoforms are typically golden, and with a red sheen, but otherwise resemble Maximal protoforms in every way. Maximals tend to view the Inferno as the Matrix's direct opposite&mdash;as a place where unworthy sparks go to be tortured in the afterlife. True Predacons, however, view their Pit with a sense of pride.</p>

<p>Protoforms are usually fitted with sparks upon their formation, although some are not. A protoform without a spark is called a \&quot;blank.\&quot; Blank protoforms are kept on hand for emergency situations, as it is sometimes possible to transfer a spark from a dead body into a fresh protoform.</p>

<p>A protoform which has received a spark is ready for the second stage of formation. This involves choosing the Cybertron's secondary form and installing her personality and memory files. Memory files typically include information on the race and alliance of the new protoform as well as information about Cybertron itself. Cybertrons are, in effect, born full-grown, though sparks and protoforms differ in their capabilities. A Cybertron may seem young if fitted with \&quot;a young spark,\&quot; or may seem very old the minute she emerges.</p>

<p>Protoforms, whether they are blank or fertilized, are rarely completed in the complex itself. Protoforms are stored in Cybertronian-sized \&quot;stasis pods,\&quot; which are airtight shells fitted with scanning equipment and central processing units. Stasis pods are loaded in great numbers onto exploration ships, which are sent into the galaxy searching for worlds to colonize. When a suitable world is found, the protoforms within the pods are activated.</p>

<p>Errors in stasis pods have resulted in fascinating amounts of difficulties, ranging from Cybertrons who protoform without any sight, to Cybertrons who emerge with no concept of who they are and what they are doing. It was a spectacular error in protoformation which resulted in the first of the Fuzors&mdash;life-scanners which were meant to choose only one beast form accidentally chose and fused two of them. Cybertrons with protoformation errors who are created on Cybertron itself are typically destroyed, especially by the Predacons, who believe handicap has no place in their society.</p>

<p>However, colonization ships have very little choice in what their protoforms become.</p>

<p>Protoforms are nearly always<br />
Maximal or Predacon in nature.</p>

<p>However, a Cybertron who had his ancestry in the days of Autobots and Decepticons was built rather than formed, and therefore is not of the Matrix or Pit. There are rumors that a third type of protoform does exist: the type which spawned the Tripredicus Council. These protoforms have descended from Unicron himself, and are a greater fear to Cybertron than any Predacon or Maximal war.</p>

<p>Choosing a Beast Mode<br />
\&quot;Scanning for lifeforms...\&quot;<br />
&mdash;Maximal Stasis Pod, routine procedure</p>

<p>Beast modes were first chosen in order to dull the effects of raw energon damage to robotic bodies.</p>

<p>Cybertrons discovered other advantages to being part animal, as well, and many prefer it to the archaic notion of having only a vehicle for a secondary mode.</p>

<p>Predacons and Maximals retain their differences as groups. Maximals nearly always choose mammals, birds, or fish for their beast modes. Predacons, on the other hand, choose from the creatures that creep and crawl: reptiles, arachnids, insects, and crustaceans. This difference in choice is nothing spoken of or written in stone; it is only a matter of personal preference.</p>

<p>Plenty of Cybertrons have gone against the grain in their alliance without much retribution, but, for the most part, this unwritten rule is followed.</p>

<p>Cybertrons are not sure if it is beast mode which reflects the personality of the individual, or personality which reflects the choice of beast. However, Cybertrons always seem to choose a beast which compliments their spirit. A Cybertron's beast is typically evident in his robot mode appearance: perhaps the tiger's stripes still decorate the arms, or the bee's wings still grace the back.</p>

<p>The beast mode for a Cybertron is typically chosen right before he emerges from his stasis pod. The pod does a quick scan for lifeforms in the area, chooses the most appropriate one, then protoforms the Cybertron. Fuzor stasis pods combine two animals from the scan.</p>

<p>Some Cybertrons are fortunate enough to choose their beast mode on their own; they inspect a scan, then choose the form they like best. This is a method used when native Cybertrons explore a new planet for the first time.</p>

<p>Cybertrons often change even their names to reflect a change in alternate mode. Each Cybertron has a name immediately upon emerging from his stasis pod, and after altering the body to a new form, the act of choosing a name for oneself to reflect this change is common and well-understood.</p>

<p>Life as a Cybertron<br />
Cybertrons only die when death overtakes them by force. Cybertrons do not die of old age, so, in effect, they may live forever. The Autobots and Decepticons who finished the Great War were millions of years of age, so, among any given group of Cybertrons, it is easily assumed that there can be an age range of any type&mdash;from the newly protoformed to the ancient.</p>

<p>In practice, the ancient are few, having left the near galaxies at the end of the Great War in search of a final respite. The newly protoformed are many, as Cybertron tries to reclaim the galaxies it once knew. Some of Cybertron's greatest warriors are less than a few hundred stellars of age. They are old by human standards, but a far cry from the age of the warriors who fought in Cybertron throughout time. Many of Cybertron's newer leaders are young indeed.</p>

<p>Cybertrons, like humans, have two definite sexes: male and female.</p>

<p>During the Great War, females nearly died out entirely. A small faction of Autobot females hid themselves from the warring around them, and though they learned to take an active part in ending the fighting, they were never at the front line of combat. Females were considered a resource that was to be protected. Few female frames were built during the Great War, as builders automatically chose male frames for combat purposes.</p>

<p>Now that Protoformation as opposed to direct construction is the method of Cybertron procreation, females have again begun to populate Cybertron. Their numbers are swiftly rising to catch up with the males of the planet, although there are never as many as the males would like. It is estimated that the ratio is still flawed: there is perhaps a woman on Cybertron for every three men.</p>

<p>Maximals claim equality for all females of their race, and, for the most part, this is practiced, as women are given mostly the same opportunities as males. However, there are those males that still see them as a rarity that should be sheltered, and would keep them from having an active part in the war.</p>

<p>Predacons do not sublimate their women.</p>

<p>Cybertrons of all newer factions, being partially organic, enjoy the benefits of having two distinct sexes. This includes gawking, flirting, topless bars, anatomical correctness... The Autobot \&quot;interface\&quot; procedure is said to have been fairly stale; the Cyberorganic type is anything but. (Perhaps that's why there were millions of years of fighting in those days, say some of the young Predacon females.) There is no sanctioned marriage \&quot;ceremony\&quot; on Cybertron, but there is the occasional couple who decides to become mates for life. Cybertrons who decide to become official lifemates must be of the same Alliance; otherwise, the mating will not be recognized by others.</p>

<p>Lifemates are registered with their Alliance's government. Lifemating is much more common among Maximals than Predacons.</p>

<p>As there are things that make Cybertrons like humans, there are things which make them like robots.<br />
One of these traits is the need for \&quot;repair\&quot; as opposed to medicine.</p>

<p>Maximal doctors operate with screwdrivers and wrenches. Most Maximal exploration or battle ships are equipped with standard Critical Recovery Chambers (CR Chambers for short, or \&quot;R Chambers,\&quot; Recovery Chambers) which will automatically take care of repair and refueling for the injured. A more Predacon invention is the Recovery Bath, which combines leisure with repair work.</p>

<p>Being robots, Cybertrons tend to be loud during movement. Cybertrons, especially the larger variety, have servos that move their larger joints, and the heavier Cybertrons can have very loud footsteps.</p>

<p>Luckily, fur, feathers, and other flesh mute these noises completely in a Cyberorganic beast mode, and the lighter and smaller a Cybertron is, the less likely she is to have joints that sing every time she bends her arms or legs.</p>

<p>Cybertrons typically \&quot;sleep\&quot; during the night, as humans do, to recover energy. This is accomplished by going into a mode called \&quot;Stasis Lock,\&quot; where all but the most vital functions are shut down and the body begins recharging energy and doing simple repair work.</p>

<p>Cybertrons in stasis lock may experience dreams, which are a function of the data being passed back and forth through their circuits. A Cybertron who is injured to the Incapacitated level will go into Stasis Lock immediately. He is not dead, but will require repairs before he is functional again. (This can be counteracted with Spark; see below.)</p>

<p>Cybertrons all have an internal repair function which can heal minor injuries. Internal repairs function at a variable rate; see Chapter Four for more information.</p>

<p>Cybertrons also have an internal computer that will give them occasional warnings when they have reached critical damage. Strangely, the computer for those of Maximal alliance is most often male in nature, the Predacon computer female.</p>

<p>Transformation<br />
The ability to adapt to new situations by choosing a secondary form is one of the prides of the Cybertron species. Transformation is in the very core of being of every robot on the planet.</p>

<p>Transformation is assumed to be automatic for any uninjured character. That character need only inwardly articulate his activation code. For Maximals, the code to shift to robot mode is most typically the Maximal's name, followed by the word, \&quot;Maximize!\&quot;</p>

<p>Predacons use the activation word \&quot;Terrorize!\&quot; A shift downward into beast mode is accomplished with just those words: \&quot;Beast mode!\&quot;</p>

<p>Shouting the code for transformation is used in heavy battle situations or any other situation where alliance is openly declared. Sometimes, there just isn't time to yell.</p>

<p>If a character is injured greatly, he may lose his ability to transform. A Cybertron who has reached the Wounded health level or below must make a Stamina plus Primal-Urge roll to transform to or from his beast mode. Penalties to the pool incurred by injury still apply, but only one success is required to transform successfully.<br />
Once a successful transformation is made, it is readily assumed that that character is capable of transforming to either form until he is injured again. An Incapacitated character will go into Stasis Lock in whichever mode he was in before taking the final health level of damage; he does not transform into his \&quot;native mode.\&quot; (Injured characters who would like to alter modes before going into Stasis Lock may spend a Willpower to do so.)</p>

<p>Transforming uses up an entire round of combat. If a character would like to, for example, transform and attack in the same round, he must spend a point of Energon for the extra action.</p>

<p>The Spark<br />
\&quot;When a spark goes on-line, there is great joy...\&quot;<br />
&mdash;Rhinox, \&quot;The Spark\&quot;</p>

<p>A Cybertron's Spark is his soul&mdash;the essence of his personality and life force. It is an actual physical object, a perfect sphere about the size of a human fist, which is made of a gel-like material and pulsates with a blue glow. It is typically located in the torso of a Cybertron, in a cavity at either the stomach or chest level.</p>

<p>Chest-level sparks can be centered, or off-set either to the left or right. The spark cavity is usually well-armored.</p>

<p>The spark has energy of its own, measured as a character's Spark power. The power of the spark's life force can be converted into useable energy two ways. First of all, it can be used to prevent stasis lock in emergency situations. A character falling to the Incapacitated health level can expend a point of temporary Spark to remain conscious (see Expending Spark, Chapter Four, for complete details). He can also tap into the spark's energy by converting Spark energy into usable Energon (Spend one temporary Spark point, recover one Energon). Such practices are risky because using up life force brings Cybertronians closer to death. If at any time a Cybertron's entire Spark pool is depleted, he will die.</p>

<p>The power of a character's spark can also be accessed for certain supernatural abilities. Spark is rolled in situations involving spark power&mdash;most commonly used by Transmetal IIs. See Chapter Five for more information on Spark Powers.</p>

<p>Stories are told of Cybertrons who purposely removed their sparks before entering dangerous situations. For every round that the spark is outside the body without a secondary energy source, remove one point of temporary Spark power. Naturally, the spark cannot survive for very long in this situation. It is also possible for one Cybertron to \&quot;incubate\&quot; the spark of another for a short period of time: the process which creates an Optimal.</p>

<p>Spark and Alliance<br />
The power of a character's spark is directly related to his commitment toward his beliefs. If a Maximal is true to the ways of his Pax, his spark will grow because of it; similarly, if a Predacon follows his Code, he gains in life force.<br />
Characters who wish to recover lost Spark energy must make a roll of Wits plus Matrix. This roll can only be made once per story, and recovers as many points of temporary Spark as successes made.</p>

<p>This roll has a difficulty based largely on the character's conviction as portrayed during gameplay. The base is only 5, but it is modified every time the character strays from his Alliance's Code. Add difficulty as below if the character strays from his code. This is not meant to prevent characters from straying from their codes if it is dramatically appropriate, but is designed as a check against these Alliances' primary programming directives. Difficulties are cumulative, so if a character commits two \&quot;+1\&quot; actions, their roll difficulty is modified to +2.</p>

<p>Use these lists as guidelines to decide where other types of actions may fit onto the Alliance chart.</p>

<p>Difficulty modifiers for Maximal Pax</p>

<p>+1: Verbally insulting a past hero or member of the Autobot race; Believing Maximals to be intrinsically superior to Predacons<br />
+2: Racist (but non-lethal) actions against Predacons or other forms of life; Firing the first shot in a pre-combat situation</p>

<p>+3: Escalating an attack when the problem can be solved without violence; Failing to cooperate with Maximal allies to promote unity among the race</p>

<p>+4: Robbing a sentient lifeform of its basic right to freedom; Destroying or damaging any ancient artifact</p>

<p>+5: Failing to show mercy to a surrendered opponent; Destroying a sentient being outright (\&quot;sparking\&quot; during combat); Destroying or damaging an Autobot artifact</p>

<p>Difficulty modifiers for Predacon Code</p>

<p>+1: Verbally renouncing competition of any type; Publicly (and obviously) denouncing one's own leader</p>

<p>+2: Failing a duty assigned to one by one's Commander; Failing to take an opportunity in a combat of wits (treachery)</p>

<p>+3: Cowardice in the face of death; \&quot;Going easy\&quot; on one's own followers or underlings after a failure;<br />
Relying too much on one's allies</p>

<p>+4: Cowardice in the face of a fair challenge; Refusal to fight against continuing oppression; Fear of attacking/destroying a fairly matched or stronger opponent</p>

<p>+5: Destroying an opponent while he is down; Taking an unfair advantage in physical combat</p>

<p>If the character ever commits an act marked in the +4 or +5 sections of the above chart, that character may actually lose a point of permanent spark for his digression.<br />
Have the player roll the character's Willpower, at a difficulty of 8 for \&quot;+4\&quot; acts, or 9 for \&quot;+5\&quot; acts. If the roll fails, that character loses a permanent point of Spark. Obviously, accumulation of actions against one's primary programming is not wise, and if a character finds himself constantly checking to preserve his Spark, a change of Alliance may be in order.</p>

<p>Barring this method, there is also a Procedure which can be used to revive a spark to its full capacity, though it has its risks.</p>

<p>At Storyteller's discretion, the experiencing of powerful emotions related to life force (such as love), can be used to recover Spark.</p>

<p>Energon<br />
\&quot;Yes! The planet has energon.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Too much energon. Field readings are off the scale. Continued exposure to robotic forms could cause permanent damage.\&quot;<br />
&mdash;Megatron and Predacon computer, \&quot;Beast Wars, Part One\&quot;</p>

<p>Energon is the main fuel of all Cybertrons. It comes in two forms: refined, usable energon, and unrefined, unstable energon.</p>

<p>Unstable energon appears as a blue, glowing crystalline structure. The crystals may be tall and thin, or clustered as the inside of a geode, and sparkle and flash at random.</p>

<p>Stable energon appears in a cubical form, also glowing and usually ranging from clear-blue to clear-purple in color. Unstable energon can be refined into stable fuel through a carefully orchestrated procedure. Stable, processed energon is what keeps Cybertronians running. It is used to power certain abilities related to Weapons and Mechanisms.</p>

<p>When energon is raw, exposure to it is actually detrimental to the health of Cybertrons. During any prolonged exposure to raw energon, Cybertrons take damage. This damage is dependent on the proximity and amount of energon, but is typically one health level per round. The damage is aggravated, but purely internal, so that Cybertrons damaged by energon exposure will not be dented or scratched. If a Cybertron falls into Stasis Lock in proximity to raw energon, the damage he next takes will be to his spark, so he should be moved to a secure area immediately.</p>

<p>Raw energon is highly unstable, and when struck by an energy-based weapon (photon blasters, bombs, missiles, etc.), it will explode.</p>

<p>This explosion is immensely powerful; energon explosion damage is always aggravated.</p>

<p>Because raw energon is so potentially dangerous, it is often used by the more violent and crafty Cybertrons to make weaponry. An Energon Blade is a small knife the size of a surgical tool, which can be used to cut enemies or to pierce sparks. Larger blades can be fashioned, but are extremely rare because of their danger to the wielder and their difficulty of concealment. Darts, bullets, or venom can also be laced with raw energon, and raw energon can be used to create powerful explosives.<br />
Weapons made of raw energon are considered to do aggravated damage.<br />
However, any Cybertron carrying an energon weapon must subtract a point of temporary Spark off his total rating so long as he carries the weapon, due to the proximity of the dangerous material. Cybertrons must be at a Generation of Transmetal or higher to consider carrying any energon weapon-otherwise, they will not be able to soak the energon damage. A small blade or bag of bullets is not enough raw energon on the person of a Transmetal to warrant a soak roll every round. However, a large piece of energon, such as an energon-fashioned broadsword, would be. (See below for the specifics about Generations.)</p>

<p>The other type of energon is fully processed energon which is used as fuel. Ironically, the Cybertrons are dependent on this type of energon to function. The Energon rating on a character sheet is the maximum amount of fuel a character's body can handle; it is also an indication of how much fuel the Cybertron needs to operate at his peak. Energon ratings fluctuate frequently as energon is accessed to power Mechanisms and Weapons.</p>

<p>If a character's Energon pool is completely depleted, he no longer has the energy to function. He will be sluggish and unresponsive, and, if overworked, will collapse into stasis lock out of weariness.</p>

<p>Consider a character out of Energon to be at a -5 to all dice pools. A character with only one point of energon left is at -4, two points at -3, three at -2, and four points, -1; he is running out of energy at a steady rate, and debilitating himself because of it.<br />
Starting Energon pools are at 10; the utter maximum size for any energon pool for a protoformed character is 20.</p>

<p>Lost energon can be easily recovered through repair and refueling. Any generation of Cybertron can also process natural fuels, such as food, into useable fuel. Granted, all prefer \&quot;the real thing,\&quot; but the body of a Cyberorganic Beast is more than used to processing meat, grains, etc., into fuel. A Cybertron, regardless of generation, can only process that type of food which their beast mode would be comfortable with. Hence, a Cybertron with a lion beast mode must eat meat; a horse would eat grass; a rat would eat almost anything. Cybertrons like the Autobots of old, who chose vehicles as secondary forms, were more than comfortable with gasoline! All Cybertrons can also fuel themselves with processed energon, which is given \&quot;intravenously,\&quot; or readily consumed.</p>

<p>During a game, a Cybertron may spend a point of Energon to gain an extra action in a round. A Cybertron can have no more full-roll actions per turn than he has dice in his Dexterity pool.</p>

<p>Willpower<br />
Willpower is a character's strength of purpose. It is spent to gain one extra success on an important roll.<br />
It can also be spent to resist instinctual actions or to resist mental control from outside. Like the Energon pool, the Willpower pool can fluctuate a great deal over the course of the story.</p>

<p>Maximal protoforms have a starting Willpower of three, and Predacon protoforms have a starting Willpower of four. A character who spends all his Willpower will be tired and listless, unable to summon the strength to care much anymore about anything.</p>

<p>Characters can recover Willpower through frequent rest&mdash;one point after a night of sleep. They recover Willpower at the Storyteller's whim at the end of each story. Willpower is also recovered when a character fulfills part of his Nature; see Chapter<br />
Three for more information.</p>

<p>Blood and Metal<br />
\&quot;This is a dumb plan, web-face. I don't HAVE any real blood! Just mech-fluid!\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Oh, my circuits will adjust. It's the act I enjoy more than the nourishment.\&quot;<br />
&mdash;Cheetor and Tarantulas, \&quot;The Web\&quot;</p>

<p>A word or two about spiders.</p>

<p>Spiders of the giant variety such that Cybertronian Protoformation would produce are not able to substantiate themselves on ordinary bugs. Cybertrons who choose a spider for a beast mode are automatically able to create a web in proportion to their size (this web seems far from natural, rather, it glows blue with the strength of the energon used to create it). The spiders can capture larger animals and survive off of their blood. In general, animals can eat food to survive, and the Cybertron that protoforms an animal can eat whichever kind of food is natural to his beast form, to regain</p>

<p>Energon levels.<br />
\&quot;Vampirism\&quot; among Cybertrons is possible, though it is considered a deviant behavior at best. A spider or other blood-sucker can get nourishment from the mech-fluid of other Cybertrons, but at half potency (where two energon points taken from the victim results in a gain of one point for the recipient). Consider the Energon pool of Cybertron spiders to be much like the Blood Pool of White Wolf vampires, but keep in mind that to a Cybertron, food is food and blood is blood, with no issue as to \&quot;vitae\&quot; or blood potency.</p>

<p>Cybertrons have no actual blood of their own, only mech-fluids which are internally processed. As such, they are incapable of being blood-bound, ghouled, or Embraced.</p>

<p>(Really, what would be the point?)</p>

<p>Cybertrons are machines, albeit of the most complex type imaginable.</p>

<p>Therefore, spells and affects which are aimed at technology can affect them. However, because of their sparks, these effects are difficult to use or predict. For example, a Control Complex Machine roll on a Cybertron would be contested against his Willpower, and though it would control the bodily actions of the Cybertron, it would not control his thoughts. (See Mechanisms for more information on controlling the Cybertron frame.)</p>

<p>In a way, Cybertrons have this as a special racial disadvantage: they are machine as well as living creature, and subject to the rules of machines.</p>

<p>A Jam Technology roll or other such effect used on a Cybertron would indeed work, causing this Cybertron to instantly enter Stasis Lock.</p>

<p>However, after one turn, a temporary Willpower may be paid to counteract this effect, and with no health penalties. Sparks themselves are the seat of Cybertron consciousness. They are supernatural and are not subject to mechanical logic.</p>

<p>Water<br />
\&quot;I HATE water.\&quot;<br />
&mdash;Cheetor, \&quot;Deep Metal\&quot;</p>

<p>Cybertrons are made of metal and are typically poor swimmers. Unless a Cybertron has purchased an underwater beast mode as a Mechanism, assume that the Cybertron cannot swim. Rather, they are dense, and sink like lead to the bottom of any pool of water.</p>

<p>They can act as they do on land, but Dexterity is at one third due to their weight. (Round up.)</p>

<p>Winged \&quot;flight\&quot; underwater, swimming, is possible, but the same restrictions apply. Jet engines will not function unless they are specifically designed to do so. See Chapter Five for more information on Mechanisms.</p>

<p>A Cyberorganic Beast must drink water like any beast of its natural type would. Transmetals and above do not find it necessary, though some enjoy it. Oddly enough, Cybertrons do not have to breathe air, even in beast mode, and may thus remain submerged for extended periods of time, as well as speak as soon as their vocal receptors have adapted to the new surroundings. However, vocal receptors require some circulation, either of water or air, to function; Cybertrons cannot speak in a vacuum, and their voices may still be \&quot;cut off\&quot; by injuries to the throat and neck.</p>

<p>Contrary to what a beginner might assume, water is not \&quot;the secret weakness\&quot; of a robotic race.</p>

<p>Exposure to water does not cause Cybertrons to short out. However, acid rain has been known to cause problems, as have certain types of fire-retardant foams.</p>

<p>Death</p>

<p>There are only two ways for a Cybertron to die completely. Both of them involve the Spark.</p>

<p>The first way is for the Cybertron's spark to be destroyed in a violent manner: stabbing it, explosion, etcetera. A spark's nature is such that it is not easily crushed (it tends to bounce back into its original, rounded shape after pressure is applied).</p>

<p>In extreme circumstances if the spark is exposed to high pressure for a very long time, this may destroy it as well, but, typically, only piercing or energy damage will destroy a spark.</p>

<p>A spark will also die if it simply fades away due to lack of energy.</p>

<p>The spark inside the body of a Cybertron will remain energized so long as it remains inside this (or any) energon-charged body. However, if the spark is removed or tapped for power, it will begin to drain.</p>

<p>When a Cybertron's spark has been completely depleted, and the body it resides in is destroyed, the spark fades away into the Matrix, and the Cybertron dies.</p>

<p>The Generations</p>

<p>\&quot;So...you're a big, bad, Transmetal now...\&quot;<br />
&mdash;Blackarachnia to Tarantulas, \&quot;Coming of the Fuzors, Part Two\&quot;</p>

<p>At one time, all Cybertrons were metallic. Then, later, they became partially organic, until having organic parts was the norm. The concept of \&quot;Generation\&quot; refers to a Cybertron's advancement on this scale. It is a reflection of his model type, a reflection of what is strong and what is weak about his construction.</p>

<p>Cyberorganic Beast<br />
Shorthanded \&quot;Organic,\&quot; this is what any Transformer in the Beast Wars will start out as if no points are spent to alter the form. This form, like any form, has its advantages as well as disadvantages.</p>

<p>Generation One Beasts are allowed only two forms. The Beast Mode is a single, common animal of any type, any animal for which DNA is available to scan. A Cyberorganic may choose a now-extinct animal, such as a dinosaur or saber-tooth tiger, for his beast mode, but may not have as a beast mode any supernatural animal such as a unicorn or griffin. The \&quot;original\&quot; form, or robot form, is a humanoid robot of any appearance, typically incorporating elements of the beast form into its overall design.</p>

<p>The Cyberorganic has fully functional organic parts in beast mode, and therefore must eat food as well as deriving energy from energon. The advantages to the fully organic beast mode are many: first of all, the animals are not effected by the presence of raw energon. In beast mode, a Cyberorganic can approach and handle raw energon at will without damage to body or spark. Also, a Cyberorganic who chooses a common animal of comparable size to himself can blend in with natural animals of the same type without looking conspicuous.</p>

<p>Because there are immense internal variations in Cybertronian height, fitting all of a Cybertron's mass into a corresponding realistic animal form may not always be feasible. For example, a character who has an insectoid beast mode will not be able to fit all of his mass into the size of an average insect under normal circumstances.</p>

<p>However, Cybertrons who choose larger mammals as forms blend in well.</p>

<p>Starting Spark: Three</p>

<p>Fuzor<br />
These Cyberorganic-classifed \&quot;Fuzors\&quot; behave exactly like the Cyberorganic Beast, but with one extra ability: they may choose two animals as opposed to one for their beast mode. This is still one single mode; however, the two animals are blended together into a supernatural animal. Being a Fuzor makes creatures like griffins suddenly completely possible, giving the character both the wings of the eagle and back claws of the lion. However, fuzors have a much more difficult time blending in with animals in the \&quot;real\&quot; world, since the combinations that fuzors form typically do not exist.</p>

<p>Creativity and variety is encouraged while choosing animals; try to find two creatures that support each other in interesting ways.</p>

<p>Starting Spark: Four</p>

<p>Transmetal<br />
A Transmetal Cybertron is one whose beast and robot modes are both metallic in construction. Where a Cyberorganic would form an animal that was real for all intents and purposes, a Transmetal only forms a robotic version of that animal.</p>

<p>This makes blending in with nature impossible.</p>

<p>Transmetals have a special advantage in that they can choose for themselves a third form, the vehicle form. The vehicle form is nearly always a logical extension of the beast mode, though sometimes a simple change can produce an entirely new function. For example, a racecar is made from a beetle simply by adding wheels.</p>

<p>Transmetals have another advantage in that they can soak the damage related to exposure to raw energon.<br />
For each round of damaging exposure, roll soak to ignore the potentially aggravated damage. This soak roll is not necessarily standard, and its difficulty can fluctuate depending on the proximity and amount of raw energon nearby. However, because Transmetals have no organic form, they must make this roll whenever they are exposed, regardless of form.</p>

<p>Starting Spark: Three</p>

<p>Transmetal Fuzor<br />
A Transmetal Fuzor behaves exactly like a combination of the two forms above. He gains all the benefits and weaknesses of a Transmetal (soak energon damage; choose vehicle form) as well as the ability to create a beast mode of two different animals combined together.</p>

<p>Starting Spark: Four</p>

<p>Transmetal II<br />
A new class of Transmetal created by melding Cybertron technology with that of the Vok, the Transmetal II Cybertrons are able gain supernatural power directly from their own sparks.</p>

<p>A Transmetal II chooses one beast form, which like the Transmetal beast form is a robotic version of the animal she mimics. She keeps the Transmetal ability to soak raw energon damage, but loses the third, \&quot;vehicle,\&quot; form.</p>

<p>The ultimate benefit of becoming a Transmetal II are their innate \&quot;Spark Powers,\&quot; which are mental and magical in nature.</p>

<p>Because Cybertronians in the know dislike Vok technology, and because Cybertronian scientists have little or no explanation for the Spark Powers gained by Transmetal IIs, TIIs are often feared or disliked by others, particularly Cyberorganic Beasts who believe advancement should have stopped with their class.</p>

<p>Starting Spark: Three</p>

<p>Optimal<br />
The final edge of Cybertron evolution. It was discovered by accident, and it probably shouldn't have happened, but it was found that, when a Cybertron attempted to incubate the spark of another, he would change. The body would grow to accommodate the new energy, and would gain special powers and abilities.</p>

<p>An Optimal Cybertron is any Cybertron whose body has, at some time, contained two sparks. These sparks are generally highly compatible: a Cybertron with an amount of Pure Design or Past Spark seeks out their original ancestor, and places their spark inside his own spark cavity, or, two Cybertrons with affection for each other can make the decision to become one entity. The Optimal's body may still contain two sparks, or, the secondary spark can be removed and placed in its original body. For more information on the process that creates an Optimal, see Optimization, under Procedures.<br />
The advantages to being Optimized are many. Optimals can soak damage from raw energon like Transmetals.</p>

<p>They can, if they desire, choose to be Fuzors with more than one animal feature to their beast modes, Chimera with as many animal features as they desire, or mythological beasts such as dragons. They can also choose up to three alternate vehicle forms if they so desire by spending five freebie points per alternate form, and can have Transmetal II Spark Powers, though they pay twice as much for them. Unlike Transmetal IIs, Optimals are generally well-respected, and often feared and awed for their ability.</p>

<p>Optimals are typically large and of a high size Class. Optimals can access their secondary sparks for help in solving problems they cannot understand: decide on abilities for the secondary spark, and use this like the Past Spark background.</p>

<p>However, there is an important disadvantage to being an Optimal:</p>

<p>Optimals can often pick up difficulty in distinguishing their current spark with their secondary spark. Botches on rolls for the Spark bring an Optimal closer to insanity as he wars with his other self... Any Optimal who botches a Spark roll becomes overwhelmed by the power of his secondary spark.</p>

<p>He may be possessed by the other personality, or flooded with memories from the Matrix. This other Spark will likely challenge the Optimal for control of the body unless he can somehow be subdued.</p>

<p>Particularly frightening encounters will cause the Optimal to gain a Derangement, the most common being \&quot;Flashbacks,\&quot; \&quot;Nightmares,\&quot; and \&quot;Split Personality.\&quot;</p>

<p>Optimals are rare, and no Cybertron is Protoformed as an Optimal. For starting characters who are Optimals, decide how the character was Optimized and when.</p>

<p>Starting Spark: Five</p>

<p>Size<br />
Unlike human beings, Cybertrons as a race have a great variation in height. Though the majority of the Beast Wars Transformers are a lot smaller than their Autobot and Decepticon ancestors, which conserves their fuel output, some of these robots are still giants among the others. Players can spend Background points in the Size</p>

<p>Background to determine their character's initial height and mass. For every dot spent in this manner, the Cybertron gains one extra die to his soak pool, along with some advantages in intimidating and overpowering members of smaller Classes.</p>

<p>However, he also may gain difficulty in tasks that require fine manipulation, stealth, three-hundred-sixty-degree perception, and in some cases subtracts from opponent's difficulties to hit him. A character's Size Class should be noted on his character sheet.</p>

<p>Changes in Size Class are common during changes of Generation.</p>

<p>Normal<br />
A Normal-sized protoformed Cybertron is an ordinary human-sized robot. Most range from four to six feet in height, though certain extremes (three or seven feet) are still within the range of the class. For Beast Wars purposes, robots smaller than four feet are still considered Normal size protoforms. These robots typically weigh between one and three hundred pounds.</p>

<p>Deluxe<br />
A Deluxe Transformer ranges in height from about six to eight feet, with females smaller than males. They typically have an even distribution of mass, and weigh between two and six hundred pounds.<br />
Mega<br />
Mega-sized Cybertrons are not usually very much taller than their Deluxe counterparts, but are a good deal more massive due to a lower or sometimes back-heavy weight distribution. This is the Size Class with the greatest height ranges between males and females, as male Megas can be up to nine feet tall, but female Megas barely reach seven. Female Cybertrons above this size class are extremely rare. Mega Cybertrons can weigh from five-hundred pounds to a few tons, though females have been known to weigh less and still belong to this class.</p>

<p>Ultra<br />
An Ultra-sized Cybertron is a good deal larger than a Mega-sized robot, and can be anywhere from nine to fifteen feet in height.</p>

<p>Cybertrons protoformed from stasis pods at this Size Class are rare though not impossible; characters of this Class are more likely to be formed from the Matrix or Pit complexes directly. This is the largest possible size class for any stasis-pod originated character.</p>

<p>Super<br />
Super-sized robots are considered Autobot or Decepticon-sized robots, and can range from fifteen to twenty-five feet in height. Robots of this size must come from the Matrix or Pit complexes directly, or else have gained this size through a drastic change such as achieiving Optimal Generation.</p>

<p>Cybertrons of this size are very rarely protoformed.</p>

<p>Giga<br />
Giga-sized robots, which can be from twenty-five feet to the size of a starship, are enormous robots who are just as often interacted with as used as vehicles for smaller Cybertron passengers. For a Cybertron of this size, simply allowing information to pass freely from one joint to another across the great distance of his frame can often be a hassle. All Wits roll difficulties for Giga-sized Transformers are increased by one.</p>

<p>However, all Strength-related difficulties are decreased by one to account for this Cybertron's massive size. Due to their general lack of mobility and difficulty getting into tight places, Giga-sized Transformers are generally not suitable as player-characters.</p>

<p>Combiners<br />
\&quot;Constructicons form Devastator, the most powerful robot!\&quot;<br />
&mdash;Scavenger, \&quot;Transformers: The Movie\&quot;</p>

<p>Legends tell of groups of Autobots and Decpticons who could join together into one mind to create even more powerful warriors. This technology is all but lost on the current crop of Cybertrons, though there are some who still understand and practice it.</p>

<p>If a player would like to generate a character that is a Combiner (sometimes called a Gestalt), he must declare this during character generation. He must then spend as many points in the Allies background as people he wishes to combine with. He or the Storyteller must then generate these other characters, whether they are PCs or NPCs. All of the aspects of one Combiner must be of the same Generation, same Protoformation, and Alliance. Finally, the final form of the combination must be generated. Its Protoformation and Alliance are the same as its components. For gaming purposes, consider this character to be an Optimal (place the background points there automatically), although it is not Optimized in the traditional manner. The final form of a Combiner has only one mode&mdash;that of a giant robot or, in some cases, a giant beast&mdash;but does not take the \&quot;No Transformation\&quot; flaw. It is automatically considered to be of a size in proportion with what it actually is: a combination of many other forms.</p>

<p>Because of this size, a Combiner is often much stronger than its component parts. However, there are tales of Combiners who had other exaggerated attributes. When creating the final form of a Combiner, place a \&quot;x 3\&quot; next to its Strength Attribute (as the \&quot;x 2\&quot; effective robot mode Strength; see Chapter Three). Also, place a \&quot;x 2\&quot; next to another Attribute. The most logical Attribute for this rating is Stamina, to account for the large size, but a Combiner may be instead super-fast, super-smart, or even super-beautiful!</p>

<p>If more than one aspect of a Combiner is run by a player, when the Cybertrons have combined form, have the designated \&quot;leader\&quot; of the group run the combined form. A Combiner's final form may take the flaw \&quot;Split Personality,\&quot; if more than one of its aspects is fighting to control it.</p>

<p>A Combiner's final form may never have a higher rating in any Ability or Mechanism than those who make up its components. It may have more powerful weapons, but these should be a logical extension of its components' weaponry. Freebie points for the final forms of Combiners are typically placed directly into Attributes.</p>

<p>If one of a Combiner's components should be destroyed, the Combiner's final form cannot again be made.</p>

<p>All of the components for a Combiner must be present to join forms. A Combiner's final form does not have its own Spark or Energon, but, rather, relies on the energy of those present within its structure. Thus, the main advantage to Combining is that Cybertrons joined in such a manner can pool resources to access more abilities.<br />
However, the resources used must come from one component originally.<br />
When the single Cybertrons transform down to their native forms, divide the combined form's expenditure among them equally.</p>

<p>Being a Combiner is difficult and complex, and, thus, Combiners are very rare now, much rarer than they were at the time of the Great War. Rumor has it that Tripredicus is a Combiner.</p>

<p>Organizations, Neutrals, and Other Unaligned</p>

<p>\&quot;Isn't there a way not to be either...?\&quot;<br />
&mdash;Uriah Jackson, White Wolf Storyteller, after overlooking early Beast Wars RPG notes</p>

<p>Having an entire planet populated by only two races is harsh on some people's logic circuits. There are those on Cybertron who do not choose an alliance, but they are rare indeed.</p>

<p>All Cyberorganics on the planet today are protoformed as either a Maximal or Predacon. This is the only way approved by the rulers of Cybertron, but, in any tightly controlled system, there are those who slip through the cracks. During the Great War, Cybertrons were generated \&quot;the old fashioned way:\&quot; built from scratch. This may be possible if, for example, a spark was accidentally created and needed a non-government-approved housing, or a spark was without a body and without a blank protoform to be inserted into. Any Cybertron created in this manner would have no organic parts, and would thus be of a generation of Transmetal or above. The new creation would most likely have a name reflecting its origin. A Maximal dedicated to her cause would call her new creation an Autobot, and only the most apathetic of Predacons would not refer to her creation as a Decepticon. However, some more peaceful Cybertrons would not want such a connotation to befall their creations, and would not call the new Cybertron anything at all.</p>

<p>There are a handful of individuals who refer to themselves as Unicron protoforms. However, they do not do this referring out loud, for revealing their origins would mean nothing less than immediate deactivation. These are true protoforms that have descended from a Pit worse than the Pit: the mouth of Unicron himself. Unicronian protoforms, should one be found intact and unawakened, are platinum in color and coated with a blackish-purple gel. A Unicron's starting Willpower is five. (See disclaimer.)</p>

<p>Once a Cybertron has been protoformed, the choice of alliance is typically simple. Cybertrons are forced from their beginning to follow the alliance they were protoformed into. Changing alliances willingly is difficult, and a change typically only happens to the strongest-willed among Cybertrons, or those that are forced to change due to circumstances beyond their control.<br />
Most actually neutral Cybertrons simply stay with the alliance they were protoformed into, then stay as far as they can away from the war.</p>

<p>Not all aligned are soldiers.</p>

<p>However, certain smaller factions have decided on different causes than the two main alliances offer.</p>

<p>These factions, called Organizations, sometimes go as far as to create for themselves their own activation code to signify their lack of allegiance. Usually, an Organization has a common bond tying its members together, such as protoforming the same type of beast.</p>

<p>Organizations are difficult to recruit for, have a difficult time gaining power, and are usually crushed by the larger war. However, players may create Organizations, making them as simple or complex as they desire. Organizations may have their own rules for recruiting, and their own special requirements of their members. Most importantly, any player-created Organization must have a clear mission and code so that the Storyteller knows when to require members of this Organization to roll to preserve Spark. It is important to create Organizations with real methods and purposes, and not to use them simply as an excuse to stray from roleplaying the other \&quot;standard\&quot; Codes. Ask your Storyteller before using your Organization.</p>

<p>Chapter Three: Creating a Character<br />
Back to White Wolf Beast Wars<br />
Chapter Two: Life on Cybertron<br />
<a href="http://www.secondtruth.com/bwtf/chap2.htm">http://www.secondtruth.com/bwtf/chap2.htm</a></p>&quot;
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<p>Getting Started<br />
\&quot;WHO are YOU? ...For that matter, who am I?\&quot;<br />
&mdash;Silverbolt, \&quot;Coming of the Fuzors, Part One\&quot;</p>

<p>As in any White Wolf game, characters are built on day one of gameplay, no rolling required. Players need only decide certain facts about their character, and make note of them on a character sheet. With a Cybertron character, you have plenty of freedom. You can literally be any age (from 10 million to one day) and from any place (from Earth, to Cybertron, to a foreign galaxy). Your only true limitation is having to conceive a character who fits in with the Chronicle you'll be entering her into.</p>

<p>The following is a walk-through on how to create a character for this compendium. Most of the information will look familiar to White Wolf players; however, those who are not familiar with White Wolf will probably not find all the information they need here. Players are encouraged to learn and understand the White Wolf system before they create a Beast Wars character with this method.</p>

<p>Step One: Concept<br />
First, decide on an idea for your character. It can be something as simple as \&quot;robotic paladin\&quot; to something as complex as \&quot;I'm a former security chief who lost my home and family to a monstrous invader on a far-off colony, and I've now dedicated my life to tracking him down.\&quot; Find a way to simplify your concept into a word or two, and jot that on the sheet.</p>

<p>Some very beginning players have a difficult time coming up with an exact concept right away. Those players should simply move on to the nitty-gritty of character construction, and see what kind of concept their creation grows to fit.</p>

<p>However, it is more important to have an interesting concept than a set of unfeeling numbers, and a character, no matter what her scores, is only as interesting as what the player invests in her.</p>

<p>As part of concept, there are a few very important things which need to be selected: Beast form, Generation, Nature, Alliance, and Protoform.<br />
A character's beast form is very important to fleshing out his concept. Choose an animal that you find interesting or that fits with your idea of the character. Be specific in the type of animal you choose. For example, \&quot;peregrine falcon\&quot; is better than just \&quot;falcon,\&quot; and \&quot;bird\&quot; is much, much too vague.<br />
For the Generation section, specify whether your character is a Cyberorganic Beast, a Fuzor, Transmetal, Transmetal/Fuzor, Transmetal II, or an Optimal. Characters all start out as a Cyberorganic unless they spend background points on their generation, but don't worry about that for now if your concept involves a character who has more than one animal form or who is a robot all of the time.</p>

<p>A character's Nature is how they are inside; what really motivates them.</p>

<p>Your Nature is the set of rules you live your life by, and is a result of the way you deal with things life throws at you.</p>

<p>For your Alliance, decide what type of Cybertron your character is. The two most common alliances are Maximal and Predacon, but there is also the possibility of creating independent characters without an alliance.</p>

<p>Alliance determines the character's activation code, as well as his general attitude.</p>

<p>A character's protoform may be the same as his alliance, or different.</p>

<p>This is what the character's original Protoform is: whether the Protoform originated in the Matrix, the Pit, or has different origins. Ask your Storyteller where your characters are coming from geographically. You might face a limitation in this category if, for example, new characters are primarily generated from all-Maximal stasis pods as in the original series. Typically, however, you can choose whichever type of protoform reflects your character design the most.</p>

<p>Nature<br />
A list of Natures and their corresponding descriptions can be found in nearly any White Wolf book on the market (with the exception of Werewolf). In most books, Natures and Demeanors are classified under \&quot;Archetypes;\&quot; in Changeling, they are called \&quot;Legacies.\&quot; Naturally, some of these work better as Cybertronian Natures than others, but just about any of them can be used.</p>

<p>For the most part, the character's \&quot;Demeanor,\&quot; the face that he shows to the world around him, which can be different from or similar to his Nature, is determined by his beast mode. A butterfly automatically carries a certain connotation; a tiger another. Demeanor is purely an outside trait, and effects roleplay, not gameplay. If players are having a difficult time deciding how to roleplay a character, they may annotate a Demeanor as well as the character's inner Nature.</p>

<p>Step Two: Attributes<br />
Attributes are as normal for the White Wolf system. A rating of one is poor, two is average, three is above average, four is excellent, and five is exceptional. Attributes listed below are only those which require alteration from the ordinary.</p>

<p>Strength<br />
Cybertronian strength is almost always greater than human strength.</p>

<p>After choosing your Strength rating as compared to other Cybertrons, multiply it by two to find your effective Strength in robot mode.</p>

<p>Thus, giving your character a Strength of one is actually giving her a Strength of two, and a Strength of five works out as an effective Strength of ten. Freebie points spend to alter the Strength attribute after initial creation count as one effective point and not one \&quot;virtual\&quot; point. An example: a player initially gives his character a Strength of two, then multiplies that result by two for his Strength in robot mode: four. With Freebie points, he gives himself another point of Strength, for a total of five. The maximum amount of Strength for a Cybertron in robot mode is ten.</p>

<p>Appearance<br />
Effects how people treat you and interact with you, effects first impressions. Note that Cybertronians definitely have a different definition of what is beautiful: the most captivating Maximal would look positively alien to a normal human, although probably still good-looking in a strange way.</p>

<p>Attributes in Beast Mode<br />
After choosing your initial attributes, decide on your character's attributes in beast mode.<br />
This is done by taking the character's Strength, Dexterity, Stamina, and Appearance, and pooling the result into one number. (Use your character's virtual Strength and not his robot mode \&quot;doubled\&quot; Strength.)</p>

<p>Then, redistribute this one number among those four Attributes. Example: In robot mode, a character has a three Strength, a three Dexterity, a four Stamina, and a two Appearance.</p>

<p>Those numbers are pooled into a total of twelve. With twelve points to spend, this character can have a new combination for beast mode: Strength of four, a two Dexterity, a two Stamina and a four Appearance&mdash;two Strength, five Dexterity, three Stamina, two Appearance&mdash;three Strength, four Dexterity, two Stamina, three Appearance. No Attribute in Beast Mode may have less than one dot; however, it may have more than five.</p>

<p>This redistribution is done before freebie points are spent. Freebie points can then be used to alter the Attributes of one mode or the other, but not both at the same time.</p>

<p>No Mental Attributes are altered in Beast Mode. Alteration of senses, abilities, etc., is covered in the chapter on Mechanisms.</p>

<p>Step Three: Abilities<br />
Abilties describe what your character knows and has learned, and what your character can do. The Abilities used on the typical prototype Beast Wars sheet are as follows:</p>

<p>TALENTS<br />
Alertness<br />
Athletics<br />
Brawl<br />
Dodge<br />
Empathy<br />
Expression<br />
Intimidation<br />
Primal-Urge<br />
Subterfuge<br />
Streetwise</p>

<p>SKILLS<br />
Animal Ken<br />
Etiquette<br />
Firearms<br />
Leadership<br />
Melee<br />
Performance<br />
Piloting<br />
Stealth<br />
Survival<br />
Security</p>

<p>KNOWLEDGES<br />
Computers<br />
Demolitions<br />
Enigmas<br />
History<br />
Investigation<br />
Matrix<br />
Repair<br />
Science<br />
Procedures<br />
Politics</p>

<p>Abilities as above are normal as for other White Wolf systems save those which are \&quot;new\&quot; or which require further explanation below. Players may feel free to add their own Abilities from other sources in any category.</p>

<p>Primal-Urge<br />
Measures the character's connection to his beast mode. A Cybertron with a low Primal-Urge rating does not understand his beast form; a Cybertron with a high Primal-Urge rating embraces it.<br />
1 You know for sure you are part beast.<br />
2 You willingly practice the habits of your beast mode.<br />
3 The animal within you is your better half.<br />
4 You have routine animal instincts.<br />
5 You embrace your beast mode completely.<br />
Specialties: (Varies greatly by beast mode), Hunting, Sense of Direction, Instinct, Combat</p>

<p>Animal Ken<br />
Measures the Cybertron's ability to communicate with other animals&mdash;both those of his chosen beast form, and those that are not. A real beast will instantly recognize a Cyberorganic Beast who has no animal ken as \&quot;something different\&quot; from what it is used to. If the Cybertron does not have animal ken, he does not speak the language of his \&quot;own kind\&quot; of beast.<br />
1 You can approach some creatures without frightening them instantly.<br />
2 Animals of your own type see you as a possible friend, though still an \&quot;outsider.\&quot;<br />
3 Animals of your own type see you as one of them; you can communicate with them freely.<br />
4 Other animals regard you as a normal beast; you are part of the group.<br />
5 You can speak to creatures of almost any type.<br />
Specialties: Typically the character's own beast mode.</p>

<p>Piloting<br />
Practical replacement for \&quot;Drive.\&quot; Refers to the Cybertron's ability to pilot land vehicles as well as planes or starships with ease. This does not typically refer to his ability to control his own vehicle mode, save at Storyteller's discretion in a very tense situation. If a Cybertron, for any reason, needs to drive an ordinary car, assume his rating in Piloting to be an equal rating in Drive.<br />
1 You can start it up and hit \&quot;Autopilot.\&quot;<br />
2 You can pilot a starship of a simple class or two.<br />
3 Starships of several classes are drivable; unfamiliar classes of ships are not a problem.<br />
4 Not only can you figure out how to fly any ship, you can fly it under duress.<br />
5 You're a Cybertronian Han Solo.<br />
Specialties: 3-D Chase, Tight Maneuvering, any certain class of vehicle</p>

<p>Security<br />
Refers to both the ability to break security systems, and the ability to design them.<br />
1 You can pick a simple lock.<br />
2 You can break or encode an electronic lock.<br />
3 You can design a competent if simple security system, or break into one.<br />
4 You can crack a safe or dismantle a bomb with ease.<br />
5 Sentinel has nothing on you.<br />
Specialties: Escape, Locks, Computer systems, Break-ins</p>

<p>Computers<br />
An interesting knowledge to require purchase of, given that all Cybertrons know how to communicate with their internal computers. This rating refers especially to communicating with unknown computers and hacking into unauthorized data.</p>

<p>Though all Cybertrons understand how to talk to their own computer, not all of them can use an outside computer, and not all can program or hack.<br />
1 You can plug into a foreign system and log on.<br />
2 You can plug into a system you have never seen before and understand its workings.<br />
3 Programming your own interface or another's is a simple task.<br />
4 You are an excellent hacker and can bypass most computer security.<br />
5 Any system, any program, any computer, any time.<br />
Specialties: Password Deduction, Encoding, Reprogramming, Designing, AI</p>

<p>History<br />
In most cases, a knowledge of Cybertronian lore: of their wars, travels, colonizations, etc. However, this can vary greatly based on the individual and the setting of the story.<br />
1 You know there was a lot of war on Cybertron.<br />
2 You know who started it and why; you know a few names.<br />
3 You know the names of important people and locations.<br />
4 Your hard drive is a colonization database.<br />
5 You know all the names, all the faces, all the places, and all the events.<br />
Specialties: Colonies, Geography, Military, Human History</p>

<p>Matrix<br />
Cybertronian theology: the Cybertron version of \&quot;Occult.\&quot; Matrix refers to communication with ancient sparks and the Matrix itself. It also refers to knowledge of legends and Cybertron \&quot;magic.\&quot; Matrix can often be rolled instead of Occult or Awareness, depending on the situation.<br />
1 You've dabbled in Matrix lore.<br />
2 You understand your origins.<br />
3 You know something of the power of the Cybertron collective.<br />
4 You know what the legends really say, and what they don't.<br />
5 You've been to the other side and back.</p>

<p>Specialties: Spark Communication, Spark Powers, Legends, Restoring Spark</p>

<p>Repair<br />
Refers to repairing any electronic device; however, also is the Cybertron equivalent of \&quot;Medicine,\&quot; since medical knowledge and repair knowledge are essentially the same to a race of robots.<br />
1 You can patch up battle wounds.<br />
2 You can reattach a Cybertron limb, or fix a small computer.<br />
3 You can fix anything or anyone you need, as long as the patient's spark is working fine.<br />
4 Need a ship? You can build one.<br />
5 You could have saved Dinobot.</p>

<p>Specialties: Data Tracks, Energon Damage, Emergency Repairs, Mechanisms, Drone Building</p>

<p>Science<br />
Refers to sciences not involving repair, such as biology and chemistry. Can also refer to knowledge of earth type medicine, or the science of any foreign planet.<br />
1 You can work a child's chemistry set.<br />
2 You understand scientific textbooks.<br />
3 You have a solid ground of scientific knowledge.<br />
4 You've made up a few theories of your own.<br />
5 You're a scientific master.<br />
Specialties: Biology, Astronomy, Chemistry, Physics, Medicine, Theories</p>

<p>Procedures<br />
Cybertron's knowledge of the various procedures of Cybertron culture. Compare this ability to \&quot;Rituals.\&quot; It may be related to Computers, Matrix, History, Repair, etc. See Chapter Six for a list of Procedures and explanation on how they are used.<br />
1 You know a bit about what do to and when.<br />
2 You can stand in the right spot at a Cybertron funeral.<br />
3 You know what Predacons do versus what Maximals do, and can make an impression on either.<br />
4 You can figure out how to act in plenty of odd situations on the home planet.<br />
5 You know secret ceremonies dating back to the days of Prime.</p>

<p>Specialties: Predacon/Maximal Culture, any given Procedure, Repair, Design, Supernatural</p>

<p>As in other White Wolf games, you cannot begin a character with more than three dots in any given category, save those dots which are added with freebie points.</p>

<p>Decidedly missing from the above list is the Knowledge: Linguistics. The knowledge is logical for interplanetary travelers, but not utilized much on-planet. Characters may add the Linguistics knowledge if they wish to give themselves languages other than their native language, which, basically, is English. However, because languages are so simple for Cybertrons to learn, this is not particularly necessary. See the \&quot;Society and Learning\&quot; chapter for more information on languages.</p>

<p>Step Four: Advantages<br />
Now is the time to decide what your character can actually do. First we begin with the simplest element, that of your character's background. The other character Advantages&mdash;Weapons and Mechanisms&mdash;are slightly more complex, and are covered in the subsequent chapters.</p>

<p>Backgrounds<br />
A character's background is the elements from her past which shape her present. Backgrounds cannot be purchased with experience points after a character is created, but are dictated by the play of the game itself. You have five starting points to spend on Backgrounds.</p>

<p>Allies<br />
People who are loyal to you: one ally for each point you spend on this background. Allies who are part of a character's own unit, of course, do not have to be purchased, unless they are extremely loyal and have known this Cybertron for some time.</p>

<p>Spending a large amount of points in this Background can also mean a very important ally, like a general. Most often, Allies are people who have some influence in their geographic area, or political field.<br />
1 One Ally of moderate influence.<br />
2 Two Allies of moderate influence.<br />
3 Three Allies, one of which is well-respected.<br />
4 Four Allies, one of which is very well-known.<br />
5 Five Allies, one of which has a large following.</p>

<p>Computer<br />
The Computer Background, unlike the computer skill, is the rating assigned to the computer that the Cybertron personally owns. Central base computers also have a rating from one to five, as below, but this Background is not purchased for these computers, only a private computer.</p>

<p>Many Cybertron citizens do not bother to own their own computers, since the government provides the needed access...however, if the computer is someone else's besides your own, it's public property. See Computer Learning in Chapter Six for more information on how to utilize computer contact.<br />
1 Low-level, wimpy computer: A lap-top.<br />
2 Government-approved computer stored in a Cybertron home.<br />
3 Central base computer: computer on the Axalon.<br />
4 Greatly important computer.<br />
5 Computer at a great base or outpost: Teletran One.</p>

<p>Contacts<br />
Sometimes it isn't what you know, but who. Contacts differ from allies in that they are not always loyal; sometimes they require manipulation.</p>

<p>However, contacts are always in a place of advantage. Spend one point in this Background for every Major Contact the character will have, anywhere in the universe. A character who spends points in this Background also has several Minor Contacts; rolling this rating will determine whether or not these Contacts could be...(er...) contacted. Players should develop their Major Contacts as characters, and also be willing to state exactly where the Major and Minor Contacts are located.<br />
1 One Major Contact; a few Minor Contacts in a small location.<br />
2 Two Major Contacts; several Minor Contacts in several areas.<br />
3 Three Major Contacts; Minor Contacts in more than one colony.<br />
4 Four Major Contacts; Minor Contacts with a good geographic spread.<br />
5 Five Major Contacts; Minor Contacts in about every nook and cranny.</p>

<p>Devices<br />
Some Cybertrons, in their journeys, can encounter extremely rare items used during the Great War. Others simply have been protoformed with practical mechanical objects to aid them. Spend points here to start a character with a certain type of device: at lower levels, a useful gizmo, at higher levels, possibly a one-of-a-kind treasure.<br />
1 One Level One Device<br />
2 One Level Two Device, or two Level One Devices.<br />
3 Three Level One Devices, one Level One Device and one Level Two Device, or one Level Three Device<br />
4 One Level Four Device or combination of Devices adding up to four<br />
5 One Level Five Device or combination of Devices adding up to five</p>

<p>Generation</p>

<p>Points spent here are used to alter the starting mode of the Cybertron. A Transformer who spends no points in the Generation background automatically defaults to the standard Cyberorganic Beast.<br />
1 Fuzor<br />
2 Transmetal<br />
3 Transmetal Fuzor<br />
4 Transmetal II<br />
5 Optimal</p>

<p>Mentor<br />
One or more important people who guide the Cybertron. A Mentor can be just about anyone.perhaps a Cybertron's original creator, perhaps a commanding officer from his unit in the army. A powerful mentor may be more than one person (perhaps this character knew the Maximal Elders personally!). Mentors provide guidance, knowledge, and assistance, though there are times they may ask for something in return.<br />
1 A \&quot;father-figure\&quot; the character can look up to.<br />
2 A parental figure with some rank and influence.<br />
3 A high-ranking mentor with a great deal of respect.<br />
4 A mentor with an amazing store of knowledge and wisdom.<br />
5 A powerful, knowledgeable, ancient mentor, perhaps still alive from the Great War.</p>

<p>Past Spark<br />
Cybertrons believe that, upon a return to the Matrix, all become one.<br />
A Cybertron well-tuned to the Matrix may be able to access the data files of earlier sparks. A character's Past Spark may refer to their tuning to the collective mind in general, but more likely consists of one or several special bonds with Cybertron ancestors in the Matrix. A Cybertron with this Background may utilize his ancestor or ancestors' knowledge once per session by rolling this Background at a difficulty of eight.</p>

<p>Each success allows him to add one to the dice pool of an Ability or create a dice pool for an Ability he does not have. This effect lasts for only one scene. Botching this roll is very unfortunate, for it may indicate that the Cybertron is possessed by the ancient spark, or is bombarded with information as the entire Matrix contacts him at once.<br />
1 A hazy dream or two, perhaps, of the Great War.<br />
2 You remember a few famous figures as if you actually knew them.<br />
3 A special connection with one particular ancestor, or with a few minor ones.<br />
4 An ancestor speaks to you clearly when you are in need.<br />
5 You understand the concept of \&quot;All Are One.\&quot;</p>

<p>Procedures</p>

<p>How many different Procedures and of what level the Cybertron begins with. Does not effect learning new Procedures, only those which the Cybertron will already know.<br />
1 One Level One Procedure<br />
2 One Level Two Procedure, or two Level One Procedures<br />
3 Three Level One Procedures, one Level One Procedure and one Level Two Procedure, or one Level Three Procedure<br />
4 One Level Four Procedure or combination of Procedures adding up to four<br />
5 One Level Five Procedure or combination of Procedures adding up to five</p>

<p>Pure Design<br />
Stands for a physical resemblance of this character's design to the design of an infamous hero from their respective Protoform background or Alliance. A higher rating of Pure Design will cause some instant respect among certain Cybertrons.</p>

<p>However, it may impede a change of alliance, since some groups of Predacons will not abide by a suspected Autobot in their ranks, and vice versa. When choosing a high level of Pure Design, it is recommended to also choose the ancient Cybertron this character resembles. In some situations, the Pure Design rating can be added to the dice pools for social rolls involving other Cybertrons. (Against those of opposite alignment, it may very well be taken away!)<br />
1 Slight resemblance to Autobot or Decepticon ancestry.<br />
2 Better resemblance, possibility of specific resemblance to minor hero.<br />
3 Very familiar countenance, personality, or voice.<br />
4 Practically a screen out of the history files.<br />
5 \&quot;Hey...aren't you Optimus Prime?\&quot;</p>

<p>Rank</p>

<p>In war, some players are more respected than others. This Background is just how respected.</p>

<p>Those who spend no points are assumed to be a normal citizen, or of low rank in an army. (Maximals have different terms than the Predacon terms used below; adjust accordingly.) Cybertrons of high rank enjoy lower difficulties when ordering around subordinates (at least, the loyal ones).<br />
1 Cadet<br />
2 Lieutenant<br />
3 Sub-commander<br />
4 Commander<br />
5 General</p>

<p>Resources</p>

<p>Affluence in terms of amassed wealth, allowance, and other material possessions. Means more on Cybertron than on a war-torn faraway planet, though wealth does sometimes entail an amount of respect. Resources can also include things like ships, homes, and influence. Interestingly enough, Maximals place less emphasis on this factor than Predacons do, as their society is by and large socialist, and the economy is kept as evenly distributed as logically possible. Those Predacons that are poor have next to nothing; the rich Predacons have it all.<br />
1 Small savings: a little land vehicle, a place of your own on the home planet.<br />
2 Middle class: money from a steady line of work, good credit, maybe even a small ship.<br />
3 Savings: good job, nice dwellings.<br />
4 Well-off: lavish home, quick ship.<br />
5 Very wealthy: You own your own galaxy-class starship; you can buy anything you desire.<br />
Size</p>

<p>This Background determines the character's height and weight as positioned on the Size Class scale. A character who spends no points in this Background is of the Normal size class. Other points can purchase extra levels of mass:<br />
1 Deluxe<br />
2 Mega<br />
3 Ultra<br />
4 Super<br />
5 Giga</p>

<p>You will be given twelve points to spend on your character's weapons, and eight points to spend on her Mechanisms. Choose Weapons and Mechanisms that fit your character's concept and current Abilities. When choosing Mechanisms, be sure to only choose those Mechanisms for which you already have the Required Ability or Attribute skill.</p>

<p>Step Five: Metal Made Flesh</p>

<p>Now's the time to add any details you may have forgotten while you were dabbling in numbers. How did your character get involved in her unit?</p>

<p>How does she express her alliance?</p>

<p>How does she feel about all the other characters?</p>

<p>Record your character's Spark, which is based on Generation; her Willpower, which is based on Protoform; and beginning Energon, which is 10. Your character will always start with a maximum Energon Pool of 10; freebie points can be spent to increase this.</p>

<p>This is also the time that you can use freebie points to purchase additions to the character, such as Merits and Flaws. A complete listing of these is found in Chapter Six. Use freebie points to purchase Merits; use Flaws to gain extra freebie points. There is a limit of seven points that can be gained by adding Flaws to a character, so don't load a character down with Flaws simply to stock up on power in other categories. Use Merits and Flaws more as an avenue for roleplay than as a method of getting power. If none of the Merits or Flaws interest you, skip them completely.</p>

<p>Freebie points can also be used to add extra Weapons, Backgrounds, and Mechanisms. Here is the complete conversion chart for freebie points:</p>

<p>Attributes: 5 per dot</p>

<p>Abilities: 2 per dot</p>

<p>Backgrounds: 1 per dot</p>

<p>Weapons: 1 per weapon point</p>

<p>Mechanisms: 3 per dot</p>

<p>Spark: 2 per dot</p>

<p>Energon:1 per added slot</p>

<p>Willpower: 1 per dot</p>

<p>Extra forms (Optimal only): 5 per added form</p>

<p>Spark powers (Transmetal II): 1 per dot, maximum of Spark rating</p>

<p>Spark powers (Optimal): 2 per dot, maximum of Spark rating</p>

<p>A Sample Character</p>

<p>Just to prove that this system actually works, let's run through a brand new character&mdash;a beast that has never been on the show before.</p>

<p>Step One: Concept I want someone that will fit well in any situation, and I want a good war character with lots of fighting skills. I'm also pretty sure I want a femme-bot, someone colorful and likable. Definitely sounds more like a Maximal than a Predacon. I decide to make her a scout, and give her a flying beast mode, so, a Maximal bird. I'll choose a cardinal. Granted, usually only male cardinals are red, but I'm bending the rules a bit just to give the character a little flavor. (Besides, protoform and spark decide gender, not beast mode.) I fill in the Beast name, the Generation&mdash;I'll stick with Organic, so she'll be able to hide more easily&mdash;and the Protoform and Alliance, both Maximal. I'll keep her Class at Normal. I decide on an Investigator Nature for this character&mdash;meaning she is always curious and wants to learn new things. Now I'll give her a name:</p>

<p>Redstreak.</p>

<p>Step Two: Attributes Next I'll move down to the Attributes section. For a scout, Perception is the most important, so I'll choose Mental Attributes first. I wanted Charisma, so Social will be second, then Physical. Three dots in Perception for a total of Four&mdash;that's an excellent rating. I'll make the other Mental Attributes three apiece, still not too shabby. For Social I want a three in Charisma and a three in Appearance; that leaves only average Manipulation, but I don't see Redstreak as the manipulative type.</p>

<p>Finally, only three points to spend in Physical. I want her to be fast, so I give her a Dexterity of three; Stamina of two. That leaves only one dot in Strength. Not great, but, for a female bird, it makes sense.</p>

<p>Before I move down, I have to decide on Beast Mode Attributes. I have 1 Strength, 3 Dexterity, 2 Stamina, and 3 Appearance: a total of nine points to redistribute. A bird has got to be fast, so I put four of those points in Dexterity. I stick with a 1 Strength, and put two points in each other Attribute. Looks okay.</p>

<p>Finally, on the Attributes section, I put a \&quot;x 2\&quot; next to her Strength.</p>

<p>That's a 2 in Strength, then, which means she's as strong as an average human.</p>

<p>Step Three: Abilities<br />
Moving down. I decide to spend the majority of my points in Skills: the kinds of things a person would learn involved in heavy combat. A point of Survival, a point of Stealth, a point of Security. Two of Leadership, since she would have to work well with others. A point of Piloting and a point of Animal Ken. Three points each in Melee and Firearms. This is a working woman.</p>

<p>Talents next. Two Alertness&mdash;a scout has to have this&mdash;and three Athletics (that's important later). A point of Brawl and a point of Dodge. A point of Primal-Urge, and a point of Streetwise. For Knowledges, I have only five points to spend. Yuck. I want to spread them out, if I can, so I put one each in Computers, Investigation, History, Repair, and Procedures.</p>

<p>Step Four: Advantages<br />
I have five Background points to spend. Since I want Redstreak to be important in an active unit, I'll spend three of them on Rank. As for the rest...I know there used to be an Autobot named \&quot;Bluestreak,\&quot; so I'll shove those last two points into Pure Design just to keep the Gen-One Purists guessing.</p>

<p>Twelve points of weaponry seem like a lot, but they usually go fast. Start with the obvious, and give her claws in bird mode. That's two points. Now, robot mode. I want at least one Melee weapon and one Firearms weapon, and more of the latter, if I can afford it. I'll spend five of my points on the Paired Swords option, because they look so nice shaped like feathers. Now, to give my character an edge, not to mention fitting her name, I'll choose a flame thrower. I decide to shoulder-mount the weapon, so I note that it is Attached.</p>

<p>Already, all my weapon points are gone.</p>

<p>I can spend eight points on new Mechanisms. I want to make sure Redstreak has wings in both of her modes, so I spend three of these points on Flight. (That's why purchasing a three in Athletics was so important.) I'll mix the rest up.</p>

<p>She needs a Radio, because she's in an army. I also decide to give her a point of Speed&mdash;great news; now I can give her bird mode an extra Dexterity point, for a total of five. The next Mechanism is a bit tricky, but I want to make sure my scout can hide easily from enemies, so I give her the Demolecularize Mechanism to allow her to shrink to the size of an \&quot;ordinary\&quot; bird. She just barely has the Stamina to cover it. I have only one Mechanism point left, so I decide that Tracking 1&mdash;Scanning for active allies&mdash;is useful.</p>

<p>Step Five: Metal Made Flesh<br />
I have three starting Willpower, three starting Spark, and ten starting Energon. I decide on the all-important Spark Location: the usual female location, at the center of the chest.</p>

<p>Now I can decide if I want to give Redstreak any Merits or Flaws. I decide on a simple Merit for one extra Freebie point: Intolerance.</p>

<p>Redstreak simply can't abide by insects of any type. A strange hatred, but an appropriate one to work into a Maximal character.</p>

<p>Perhaps her unit was once ambushed on a routine missionby a group of Insecticons.</p>

<p>That gives me a total of sixteen points to dish out. First of all, I'm dismayed that I haven't given my scout any vision-related Mechanisms.</p>

<p>I decide to correct the problem by giving her two points of Spectrum vision. The problem is, I only have one point of Investigation, and I need two of those, too. I spend a total of eight points; two for the extra Investigation point, and six for the two dots of Spectrum vision.</p>

<p>Now I have eight more to spend. I decide that a flame thrower is a poor distance weapon, and purchase a pair of lasers, also attached, one to each hand, at a cost of two points apiece.<br />
I sink two points into Energon, and two points to give Redstreak one additional point of permanent Spark. Done.</p>

<p>Well, mostly done. I have a good idea of this character's background and what she can do, but it remains to be seen how well she will fit into the current Chronicle. I'll write out a more detailed history of the character, and make a sketch. She's sure to see a lot more development as she's played.</p>

<p>If you want, compare these notes to the final version of Redstreak, which will open in a new browser window.</p>

<p>How About a \&quot;Real\&quot; Character?<br />
To take another look at the process, let's put together a different character&mdash;this time, a familiar face.<br />
Here's a quick-and-easy character-generation, a sample of how the Beast Wars regulars were initially generated with this system.<br />
Step One: Concept<br />
I'm taking a look at the Merits and Flaws section, and I see one that interests me a lot: the \&quot;Indestructible Spark of Starscream\&quot; Merit. It looks like a tough call, but I think maybe I can pull it off.</p>

<p>As a Character Concept, I'm thinking along the lines of an insane criminal type...perhaps someone who realizes his terrible origins as a clone of one of Cybertron's Most Hated, and while he pities himself about it, revels in it as well. Since he'll be a clone of Starscream, let's give him a designation instead of a name:</p>

<p>Protoform X. But, since we're being personable about it, we'll give him a name, too: Rampage.</p>

<p>No problem. Rampage was a Maximal experiment, so he's a Maximal protoform. However, he's way too violent to stay with the peace-loving race, so his alliance is with the Predacons. His nature is Monster. His beast mode is that of a king crab.</p>

<p>And he has a vehicle mode&mdash;a tank&mdash;which means that he's a Transmetal. This is all pretty easy when you're sure of what you're doing.</p>

<p>Step Two: Attributes<br />
Rampage is all about just that: causing physical mayhem. So I'm going to put the majority of his points in Physical Attributes. Optimus Primal described him as \&quot;brilliant,\&quot; so I'd better go with Mental next. That leaves only three points for Social, but that's fine by me, since Rampage doesn't have a lot of time to attend parties while he's looking for colonies to destroy.</p>

<p>Rampage's best category is Stamina. He keeps going and going and going. I put three points there for a total of four. Rampage is huge, so I'll put three in Strength, also. That leaves him with a total Dexterity of two, which is only average, but he's not particularly quick. For Mental, I'll put two dots in Perception, and two in Intelligence. Above-average in both categories there, and a point left over for Wits. For Social, I'll put two points in Manipulation, and one in Appearance. That leaves him with an abysmal Charisma, but he's not the type for making fast friends.<br />
Now for the Beast Mode. I reorganize all my Physical dots, plus Appearance. Twelve dots altogether.</p>

<p>I'll sink most of them into Strength, giving the crab mode a Strength of six. Rampage's Stamina will be the same in both modes. That leaves him with a beast mode Dexterity of one and Appearance of one. I agree with these ratings, since a six-legged crab-tank is hard to maneuver, and not particularly cute.</p>

<p>Finally, I go ahead and jot down the \&quot;tank\&quot; vehicle mode. I place his Spark, which is on the left side of his chest (my right). Then I go back and write the \&quot;x2\&quot; next to his Strength rating. His robot mode Strength is now 8.</p>

<p>Step Three: Abilities<br />
I'll go ahead and put most of my stock in Talents, followed by Skills and Knowledges. A point in Alertness; a point in Athletics; a point in Dodge; a point in Subterfuge. Two points for Brawling, two for Primal-Urge. It seems like an odd move, but Rampage is definitely interested in shared emotions (fear, pain...), so I give him two points of Empathy. Finally, I sink three points into Intimidation, because he freaks me totally out.</p>

<p>I remember Rampage being capable of some fancy Melee combat, so I'll give him two points in that. Three points in Firearms, since a missle-launcher is his weapon of choice. Finally, two points in Stealth (it's hard to find a place for him to hide, but he manages to pull it off), and two in Survival.</p>

<p>Five points don't feel like enough for the Knowledge section, but they will do. A point in History; a point of Computers. One in Investigation; one in Enigmas; one in Matrix.</p>

<p>Step Four: Advantages</p>

<p>First-off, Backgrounds. I need to sink two points into Generation, since Rampage is a Transmetal.</p>

<p>Rampage is also enormous: Ultra-class, so I'll put my other three points into the Size background.</p>

<p>Next is Weapons: the fun stuff.</p>

<p>Rampage has a hand-held missile launcher, which costs five points. It also shoots plasma bursts. I can put both these functions on the same gun, so I do&mdash;there goes another four weapon points. I wouldn't want to forget the pinchers he has in his beast mode: three points for that.</p>

<p>Twelve weapon points go pretty fast when you're making a heavy-hitter.</p>

<p>Actually, I'm not done with weapons, but I have to quit for now.</p>

<p>Mechanism time, and all I can think about is armor. I'll give him a total of four points worth; it's one of the easiest purchases. Two of those will be general, all-over armor, but I'll specify on a different line for another two points. This armor is on his back; it's his shell in crab mode, and his claws in robot mode, either way, protected from a surprise attack.</p>

<p>It'd be a shame to put all those points in Empathy without giving him a little Mimicry, so I'll give him Mimicry 1, photographic memory. Good for tormenting old enemies. He hangs out underwater a lot, so I'd better not forget the Naturistics Mechanism.<br />
Most Cybertrons have a Radio, so I'll give him a dot of that, as well. He has the Primal-Urge to cover it.</p>

<p>Finally, a point in Magnetism, so he can crawl down the rocks in crab mode. I have only one dot of Computer skill, but it's all I need.</p>

<p>Step Five: Metal Made Flesh<br />
Ten points of Energon. Three Spark for a Transmetal; three Willpower for a Maximal protoform. And now I have fifteen freebie points to spend.</p>

<p>Well, not quite. Those points were sunk the minute I started, since every single one goes into purchasing Rampage's special Merit: Indestructible Spark of Starscream.</p>

<p>Easy come, easy go. According to the text of this Merit, I have to choose a Derangement, so I do&mdash;Sadism. I'm glad to have it, since it fits with the concept.</p>

<p>I have to get a few Freebie points from somewhere, so I'd better pile on a few more Flaws. Here's one that looks interesting for a criminal type: Hunted. I guess that means I'll have to design the hunter, too. I'm thinking maybe manta ray, but let's leave that for another time. I'll also choose a Supernatural flaw: Emotional Vampire. Fear is the target emotion, and I'm thinking that now I've done enough to this character to drive him completely over the edge.</p>

<p>I took a lot of Flaws, but I can only use seven points to add on to the character. First-off, there's a weapon point I forgot; his gun is attached to his vehicle mode. That's taken care of in the Firearms listings. It's going to cost me two points.</p>

<p>Rampage is all about causing fear, so I'll sink two more points and give him a total of four in Intimidation.</p>

<p>That allows me to choose a specialty, so I write \&quot;Soft voice.\&quot; (\&quot;Is that fear you're feeling, Maximal...?\&quot;)</p>

<p>While I'm handing out specialties, I'll give them out up top, too.</p>

<p>Stamina specialty: Survival, and Strength specialty: Grapple. He likes to keep an opponent in his grasp for as long as possible. I'm going to give him another point of Enigmas, too. Finally, since clones are bound to have echoing voices and old lives, I'll give him a point of the \&quot;Past Spark\&quot; Background.</p>

<p>Now I'm done. I make note of his weapons on the combat chart, and jot down his armor. I can spend time thinking of ways to flesh out the character even further while he's devouring humans on Colony Omicron.</p>

<p>For reference, take a look at Rampage's entire sheet in a new browser window. Be warned: it contains series spoilers.</p>

<p>Chapter Four: Battle and Weapon Systems</p>

<p>Chapter Three: Creating a Character<br />
<a href="http://www.secondtruth.com/bwtf/chap3.htm">http://www.secondtruth.com/bwtf/chap3.htm</a></p>&quot;
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<p>Why Weapons?<br />
\&quot;That is the law of the jungle&mdash;hunt, or be hunted&mdash;scrap, or BE scrapped.\&quot;<br />
&mdash;Dinobot, \&quot;Law of the Jungle\&quot;<br />
Cybertron is war; it is a planet based on fighting and conquest. Thus, even the most peaceful-hearted Maximal will be protoformed with a number of weapons at her immediate disposal. She will emerge from her stasis pod knowing how to fight and who to fight.<br />
Weapons can be attached to a Cybertron's main frame, or, they can be separate from it and hand-held. A Cybertron's weapons are \&quot;dedicated.\&quot; They are always assumed to be handy in whichever mode they are purchased for, unless they are destroyed, knocked out of the hand, or lost.<br />
Typically, the heaviest weapons are outfitted for robot mode use, though Transmetals can fit their beast modes with weapons as well. Players are given twelve points to purchase weapons for their character during character generation. Extra weapons can be purchased with freebie points at the cost of one freebie point per point of weaponry. It is not required for a player to spend all her weapon points if she does not want to; however, unused weapon points can not be reapplied to another part of the character. (They can, however, be \&quot;saved\&quot; for use in combination with Freebie points later, if a player wants one last weapon which is slightly more expensive than she can afford.) Weapons have default costs where a certain amount of weapon points must be spent to gain that weapon. Details for all weapon costs are listed below.<br />
Each type of weapon has a certain skill which is required for use of that weapon. Weapons below are organized based on the Ability required for their use.<br />
Characters can fit themselves with new weapons during the course of a chronicle by paying three times the weapon's listed cost in experience points. If they wish to have an internal weapon added on, or a weapon attached to their body, they must be rebuilt per the rebuilding rules outlined in the Mechanisms section. For an external weapon, they can make an extended Intelligence plus Repair roll to build the weapon themselves, or have an ally fashion the weapon.<br />
Weapons in the list below do not have a concealment rating. Why? Most of the time, Cybertrons don't bother. Everyone knows everyone else was protoformed with arms. In beast mode, no matter the size of the weapon or the beast, all weapons save those attached to the beast mode are automatically concealed. Cybertrons that need to disarm other Cybertrons typically know where to look to take everything away, and attached weapons can't be taken away, only deactivated. If needing to conceal weaponry, use common sense. Eye-lasers are always a hidden weapon; a plasma cannon is going to take up more room.<br />
Characters may use weapons they find or own even if they are not \&quot;purchased.\&quot; However, this weapon will not last if the character should transform, unless he manages to carefully carry the weapon in all of his modes, and no attached weapon can never be ignored in purchasing.</p>

<p>Brawl<br />
\&quot;You fight with a RAT...you'd better fight DIRTY.\&quot;<br />
&mdash;Rattrap, \&quot;Other Voices, Part One\&quot;<br />
Brawl weapons are common accessories for beast modes, as normal melee weapons cannot be held with animal forms. All brawl weapons do standard damage.<br />
Standard brawling maneuvers such as punches and kicks do not have to be purchased.<br />
Claws<br />
Form accessible: Any<br />
Cost: one point per clawed hand/foot per mode.<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Using claws during a brawl situation causes Strength +1 damage. Beast modes with claws can still be attained without spending points on the claws, but these claws cannot be used as weapons. Claws affixed to hands in robot mode are common brawl weapons.<br />
Hand blades<br />
Form accessible: Robot<br />
Cost: one point apiece.<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Blades on the hands, which are long as a knife and typically retractable, do Strength +2 damage. These blades can also be fitted to other body parts, such as elbows or knees.<br />
Spikes<br />
Form accessible: Any<br />
Cost: one point per spiked area.<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Spikes are a common fixture for robot elbows and knees, but can be fitted to any part of the body. A kick with a spiked knee does Strength +2 damage, as does a shot with a spiked elbow. In beast mode, a \&quot;spike\&quot; is a horn.<br />
Stinger<br />
Form accessible: Any<br />
Cost: Two points per mode<br />
Difficulty: 9<br />
A common feature for insects and arachnids, a stinger does damage as a spike, Strength +2, and can be adapted for Cybervenom. However, due to its often odd placing, it is difficulty 9 to hit. A Stinger can be declared as a projectile weapon if both a Stinger and a Dart launcher (see Firearms) are purchased; hitting a target with this weapon is the same difficulty as hitting it with a standard dart.<br />
Teeth<br />
Form accessible: Any<br />
Cost: One point per mode<br />
Difficulty: 5<br />
Plenty of animals don't have teeth at all, or have flat herbivore teeth with no bite; therefore, teeth used as weapons must be purchased as such. This savage weapon is typically only accessed in beast mode, though there are those robots with nasty canines in their robot modes, as well, who don't fear getting in close and making the chomp. Biting an opponent does Strength +1 damage. (Avian characters can purchase a beak with this same cost and modifiers.)<br />
Fangs<br />
Form accessible: Any<br />
Cost: Two points per mode<br />
Difficulty: 5<br />
Fangs are teeth which are designed to be used as weapons. The main difference between fangs and ordinary teeth is that fangs can be adapted as a vessel for cyber-venom weaponry, and a character who has taken the Cyber Venom Mechanism can inject this venom through the fangs. Fangs do slightly more damage, as well: Strength +2.<br />
Pinchers<br />
Form accessible: Any<br />
Cost: Three points for two pinchers, per mode. (Cannot be purchased individually)<br />
Difficulty: Special<br />
Pinchers are commonly Predacon weapons, as they are most often used by crustaceans, arachnids, and insects. Pinchers are used as grappling weapons. A Cybertron with pinchers has a -2 to the difficulty of grabbing an opponent (Grappling successfully does damage equal to Strength). Larger Cybertrons may even be able to permanently capture an opponent this way. A Cybertron who has pinchers in robot mode probably does not have hands.<br />
Vice<br />
Form accessible: Any<br />
Cost: Three points per mode.<br />
Difficulty: Special<br />
This single version of a pincher can be added as an accessory to a tail, arm, etc. It is typically a three-pronged claw which is used to grip and subdue an opponent; like the pinchers, allows a -2 to grappling difficulties.<br />
Tail<br />
Form accessible: Beast<br />
Cost: Two points.<br />
Difficulty: 7<br />
A thick tail, used for bashing or tripping opponents, does Strength +1 damage. A Cybertron who has purchased a tail as a weapon need only pay two points to use this same tail as a Whip in robot mode, or three points for a Javelin, but cannot take advantage of more than one discount. (See Melee for details.)<br />
Brawl Complications<br />
Non-Cybertrons attempting to use simple attacks, such as fists, etc, on other Cybertrons will have a difficult time doing so, as all damage from ordinary organics who attempt brawling attacks is halved before it is soaked if the Cybertron is in a metal form. This does not apply to the attacks of other Cybertrons who are in beast mode, as they still have metal components beneath their coat of flesh, and teeth and claws are generally still metal. (It also does not apply to supernatural claws or their like in a crossover Chronicle.) However, an ordinary organic can take out a Cyberorganic beast in beast mode with normal brawling attacks.<br />
During a brawl, a character may elect to block an opponent's attack rather than dodging it. As long as there is still dice in the character's pool, the block can be preformed. Due to the Cybertron's metal structure, unarmed blocks can be made against many types of attack, including attacks with melee weapons; however, these types of blocks are more difficult to make without causing damage. The usual difficulty for a block is the same as a straight dodge: 6. Roll Dexterity plus Dodge to dodge an attack, Dexterity plus Brawl to block it.<br />
To grapple an opponent, the difficulty is normally 6. The action of the grapple takes one round, but immobilizes the opponent for one round. After this round, damage equal to the grappler's Strength is done, and characters make contested Strength plus Brawl rolls to see if the grappled foe escapes. To grapple with pinchers or a vice, the difficulty is only 4.<br />
Cybertrons who are especially adept at brawling attacks may choose to take a few modified special attacks, as listed in other White Wolf books such as the Werewolf manual or Combat manual.</p>

<p>Melee<br />
\&quot;What's a warrior without his weapons?\&quot;<br />
&mdash;Quickstrike, \&quot;Code of Hero\&quot;<br />
Melee weapons are only accessible in robot mode. While this list contains a number of common Cybertronian weapons, it cannot possibly contain every melee weapon available to the White Wolf player; consult your Storyteller if wanting to choose a weapon not listed below. White Wolf systems tend to be inconsistent about weapon statistics (certain weapons do different damage and have different difficulties depending on the age of the source book). Use the statistics below for all Cybertronian weapons. Use other White Wolf books as desired for alternate statistics, and use the point totals below as a guide as to the \&quot;weapon cost\&quot; of any addition to the list.<br />
Knife<br />
Cost: One point<br />
Difficulty: 4<br />
A small switchblade or knife, usually purchased in pairs. This very simple melee weapon does Strength +1 damage. It is too small to be an effective parry weapon.<br />
Club<br />
Cost: Two points<br />
Difficulty: 4<br />
An unadorned club does damage as a knife, Strength +1, but can be used to parry attacks.<br />
Razor wheel<br />
Cost: Two points<br />
Difficulty: 8<br />
A short-range weapon usually taking the form of a single, freely rotating razorblade. Getting a slice in with a single blade is very difficult, but does good damage for its size: Strength +3. Not an effective parry weapon.<br />
Whip<br />
Cost: Three points<br />
Difficulty: 7<br />
Cybertronian whips are usually of a thin metal or wire, and very rarely of cord; most have bladed ends and are fairly rigid in nature. A whip is a common conversion weapon for a Transmetal that has a long tail in beast mode. Whips can also be used to grapple opponents or even objects: the standard difficulty to entrap an opponent in a whip is 9. Whips do Strength +2 damage, and grant the Cybertron two extra dice for any roll to disarm his opponent.<br />
Energon knife<br />
Cost: Three points<br />
Difficulty: 4<br />
A knife composed of raw energon. This weapon is much like an ordinary knife, but rarely is more than one carried due to the penalties to Spark for wielding energon weaponry. Energon knives do aggravated damage, Strength +1, and can be used to pierce enemy sparks, with sometimes explosive results. Cybertrons of generations under Transmetal cannot soak damage from this weapon.<br />
Straight staff<br />
Cost: Three points<br />
Difficulty: 5<br />
A long, unadorned staff, as a bo. Made from metal, as Cybertronian weapons are never made from something as earthly and simple as wood. Strength +2 damage, and very useful for disarming opponents.<br />
Sword (Standard)<br />
Cost: Three points<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Use the above cost and statistic for most types of single swords, such as a broadsword or katana, or even a large knife such as a klave. These swords do Strength +3 damage.<br />
Axe<br />
Cost: Four points<br />
Difficulty: 7<br />
A battleaxe, whose appearance can vary greatly based on beast mode, does Strength +5 damage.<br />
Barbed club<br />
Cost: Four points<br />
Difficulty: 4<br />
A club adorned with sharp barbs, which does slightly more damage in an attack: Strength +2.<br />
Javelin<br />
Cost: Four points<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Javelins are most often used as a throwing weapon, though they can also be used to attack in close quarters. When used hand-to-hand, treat a Cybertronian Javelin as a sword, doing Strength +3 damage. A thrown Javelin does Strength +2 damage. The throwing range depends on the Cybertron's Strength; use a base range of 40 feet, and modify.<br />
Rotary blade<br />
Cost: Four points<br />
Difficulty: 7<br />
A common addition to the Drill-bit sword, listed below, a rotary blade is a propeller-like weapon with four to six sword-length blades that flower from the center and rotate freely. Its most common function by far is as a shield for deflecting enemy fire&mdash;it may not only be designated as a 1-3 point Shield (see Mechanisms), but has a +1 die bonus for deflecting projectile and energy weapons. (If its soak roll as a shield should result in a botch, the weapon is dropped.) Its rotation function is also useful for disarming foes (-1 difficulty). When used to attack an opponent, it does Strength +3 damage.<br />
Spark staff<br />
Cost: Five points<br />
Difficulty: 5<br />
A sort of wizard's staff, with a barbed head, typically only used by the more mystical members of the Cybertron race. This staff, when used in combat, does Strength +2 damage as a regular staff. However, this staff has an added function; when purchased, it may be given a single dot in a single Spark power (See Spark Powers, Chapter Five). It may also be given an additional dot in this one power for every extra Weapon Point spent when it is purchased. It may never have more than one power associated with it. For those powers which require that the Transmetal II's spark be drained, drain Spark from the wielder of the staff. Not to be used by the superstitious.<br />
Spark staffs are very rare weapons, and, as such, each staff is unique to the character that purchases it. If this weapon should ever be lost or destroyed in combat, the character that wields it must find or fashion an entirely new staff, rather than having the weapon restored in ordinary repair cycle. The purchase cost for this weapon must be repaid if it is destroyed.<br />
Paired swords<br />
Cost: Five points<br />
Difficulty: Special<br />
A pair of thick blades is a common Cybertron weapon, as they can be used well for both attack and defense. This type of blade is almost always used with one weapon in each hand, allowing for two attacks per turn with no penalty to either, difficulty 9 to hit. A Cybertron who is taking only one attack with either blade has a difficulty of 6 to hit, as with a single sword. These swords vary greatly in appearance but often reflect the beast mode of the character. They do Strength +3 damage.<br />
For a cost of four points, clubs can be paired, as swords. They are difficulty 7 to hit two attacks per turn; difficulty 4 for one attack, and do Strength +1 damage. Another common modification is to fight with paired javelins&mdash;hand-to-hand, these function as swords, above, but they may also be thrown. Spend 6 points for this weapon. Also spend 6 for paired axes (Difficulty 10 to hit with both attacks; Strength +5 damage), or a pair of barbed clubs (Difficulty as paired clubs, Strength +2 damage). Other weapons may be paired at Storyteller's discretion, but are not recommended.<br />
If a Cybertron is declaring a double attack with a paired weapon, and the attack fails, neither the first nor second attack hits the foe.<br />
Drill-bit sword<br />
Cost: Five points<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
A sword composed of several (4-10) freely rotating blades, layered on each other like the blades of a drill. This weapon, Predacon in origin, was designed for only one thing: piercing the spark. Because of this, the difficulty to pierce through an enemy is significantly lowered, and a called shot to the spark (provided the wielder knows the location) is at a -2 difficulty. The truest of Predacons believe that to take an enemy off-line is to show the greatest mercy. Maximals, however, have all but outlawed this weapon. Under normal circumstances, the drill-bit sword, also called an electron sword, does Strength +4 damage.<br />
Two-handed sword<br />
Cost: Five points<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Use this to purchase a large sword, like a claymore, which must be wielded with two hands and is incapable of being paired. This sword can vary in appearance based on beast mode, and does Strength +5 damage.<br />
Energon saber<br />
Cost: Six points<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
A weapon whose power was utilized during the Great War. Today, few Cybertrons can summon the will to carry one, for even being in the same vicinity as such a weapon can cause injury among members of the race. An energon saber is a long, glowing blade made entirely of raw energon. It does aggravated damage which is unsoakable for Cybertrons of generations below Transmetal. The damage for an energon saber is Strength +4. Other large weapons made of raw energon are rumored to exist&mdash;for example, a raw energon axe once wielded by Optimus Prime. An energon axe would have the same purchase cost as an energon saber, and do Strength +5 aggravated energon damage; its difficulty would be 7. Most Cybertrons cannot wield an energon weapon of this size, unless they have advanced Energon Shielding or are otherwise immune to its effects. Even an Optimal who carried an energon weapon of this size would be forced to make soak rolls every other round simply from contact with the raw energon.<br />
Heavy energon weapons of any type are considered rare enough that they are unique to the character who purchases them. If a \&quot;dedicated\&quot; energon saber is destroyed or lost in a combat situation, the character who lost that weapon must fashion a new one over time rather than having that weapon restored instantly in a repair cycle. However, the weapon cost does not need to be repaid.<br />
Melee Complications<br />
Add one to a weapon's normal difficulty if attempting to use that weapon to disarm the opponent. It takes at least three successes on the attack roll and successes greater than the enemy's Strength on the damage roll to disarm the opponent. A botch, and you disarm yourself instead. Roll Dexterity plus Melee to parry an attack instead of dodging it.<br />
A called shot with a melee weapon is of variable difficulty. A called shot to the opponent's spark, if the location is known, is typically of difficulty 10, but variable depending on the situation. A Cybertron who is aiming for the spark but does not for certain know its location can guess at the area, and make the called shot as desired. At least four successes on a damage roll are required to pierce the spark, more if the opponent has special armor.</p>

<p>Firearms<br />
\&quot;Hunting from the air with automatic weapons: now THAT'S a SPORT!\&quot;<br />
&mdash;Terrorsaur, \&quot;Call of the Wild\&quot;<br />
Firearms are typically only accessible in robot mode. However, a Cybertron of Generation Transmetal or above who wishes to outfit her beast mode with mounted guns may do so, but at twice the normal cost. Firearm weapons already purchased for robot mode may also be fitted to the vehicle mode of a Transmetal or Transmetal Fuzor if two more points are allotted toward that weapon. (For a multiple-function custom gun as below, this cost need only be paid once.)<br />
Firearm weapons come in two basic categories: those which require traditional ammunition, and \&quot;energy weapons,\&quot; which run on Energon. The same gun can be modified to function as more than one type of weapon: for example, a rocket launcher that also fires plasma bursts. To create a custom weapon like this, purchase both weapons and mark this choice on your character sheet. (If more than one is energy-based, allot all Energon pools to this single weapon.) Ammunition does standard damage; energy-based firearms do aggravated damage. However, this damage can always be soaked by a Cybertron target (not dependent on generation, unless the weapon's statistics say otherwise), and is aggravated for non-Cybertron targets and Cybertron targets alike.<br />
Firearm weapons may be either attached or hand-held when purchased. It does not cost any extra points to attach a \&quot;dedicated\&quot; firearm weapon to a Cybertron's frame, only mark the choice of attached or free on the character sheet. Attached weapons cannot be dropped unless they are shot off or damaged, but run off the character's own Energon pool. Hand-held weapons have their own personal Energon pool, as below. Once a hand-held gun is out of Energon, it cannot be used until refueled. It does not run off the character's own Energon or Spark.<br />
With Firearm weapons, add the number of successes on the attack roll as dice in the damage roll.<br />
This list is more complete than the melee list, but is still imperfect. If a player chooses a firearm which is not on the list below, he should use the point totals as guidelines. Remember that Cybertron weapons are created with the protoform, and as such are unique. They have no specific model number, and must be repaired and reloaded on an individual basis.<br />
Ammunition Weapons<br />
Cybertronian ammunition weapons are very rarely emptied. There is no \&quot;Clip\&quot; listing for the weapons below. If a botch should ever occur on a to-hit roll with a standard gun, the gun is considered out of ammunition, and is useless until reloaded.<br />
Pistol<br />
Cost: One point<br />
Difficulty: 7<br />
Range: 20<br />
Rate: 4<br />
Damage: 4<br />
A regular pistol with regular bullets doesn't stop an advancing Cybertron very much, but if it's all you got, use it while you can.<br />
Automatic machine guns<br />
Cost: One point for two<br />
Difficulty: 5<br />
Range: 50<br />
Rate: 4<br />
Damage: 1<br />
It is typical for a Cybertron to purchase multiple machine guns, as they are fairly small and cost-effective. Machine guns are an extremely common accessory for spiders and insects, for whom they double as extra legs. If an automatic machine gun is being fired, consider every machine gun on the character's person to be fired, all at once, as a single attack. For example, a character who has purchased eight machine guns will have a total of 32 automatic shots available per round; 8 shots without splitting her dice pool. However, these guns typically do a smaller amount of damage than a regular firearm, so do not add attack roll successes to this damage roll.<br />
Rifle<br />
Cost: Two points<br />
Difficulty: 8<br />
Range: 200<br />
Rate: 1<br />
Damage: 8<br />
A rifle fitted with standard ammunition can be used to take down an advancing opponent. Typically, more than one is purchased, or the rifle is paired with another type of gun with a quicker rate of fire.<br />
Rocket launcher<br />
Cost: Two points<br />
Difficulty: 7<br />
Range: 150<br />
Rate: 2<br />
Damage: 5<br />
Rockets are miniature missiles, capable of doing less damage, but nice for taking opponents off guard or knocking flyers out of the air. Rockets typically explode on impact.<br />
Dart launcher<br />
Cost: Three points<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Range: 50<br />
Rate: 2<br />
Damage: 3<br />
Darts don't do a lot of damage on their own. However, darts are a fascinatingly variable weapon with many different applications. For example, darts can be adapted to contain Cyber Venom. Also, they can be adapted as carriers for grenades or other explosives (see Demolitions). Dart-launchers themselves are also extremely variable&mdash;some are hand-held, some attached; some are blow-guns, others function as miniature crossbows (capable of shooting wooden stakes in a crossover chronicle).<br />
(Also spend three points for a 6-difficulty, 2-damage Slingshot with the same modifications and range variable to Strength. This is included simply for Wheelie purposes, but is not intended to ever be used for such.)<br />
Disk launcher<br />
Cost: Four points<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Range: 100<br />
Rate: 3<br />
Damage: 4<br />
Bladed disks, as Razor Wheels, fired as projectiles. A good weapon for the removal of the attached weapons of a foe, this allows a -1 to the difficulty of any called shot to a limb or attached firearm.<br />
Chain gun<br />
Cost: Five points<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Range: 100<br />
Rate: 5<br />
Damage: 2 (per bullet, total of 6)<br />
A Cybertronian chain-gun, when fired, is always on triple-burst, and will empty three bullets per shot without a split in the character's dice pool. The rate for the weapon is five, allowing for fifteen total shots per round.<br />
Missile launcher<br />
Cost: Five points<br />
Difficulty: 7<br />
Range: 200<br />
Rate: 3<br />
Damage: 8<br />
Cybertronian missiles typically explode on impact, doing heavy damage. They have an incredible recoil, but this is compensated for by their heat-seeking capabilities.<br />
Energy Weapons<br />
When a battle begins, pay one Energon&mdash;either from your own pool, or from the weapon's personal pool, depending on whether the weapon is attached or hand-held&mdash;for each energy-based weapon you plan to activate. This cost need not be paid again until the weapon is deactivated, but a weapon cannot be activated for more than one scene without repaying. Activating weapons does not use up battle time; therefore, weapons can also be activated during battle if needed. However, it is best to activate only weapons you are sure you need to use.<br />
Laser beam<br />
Cost: Two points<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Range: 50<br />
Rate: 4<br />
Damage: 3<br />
Energon pool: 3<br />
A common mounted weapon, usually purchased several times, the laser is a small, hot beam of any color. If multiple mounted lasers are purchased, the activation cost for the weapon need be paid only one time to activate the entire suite. However, if the weapons are hand-held, they must be activated separately.<br />
Fusion pistol<br />
Cost: Three points<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Range: 50<br />
Rate: 4<br />
Damage: 5<br />
Energon pool: 6<br />
A simple hand-held weapon, easy to aim, quick to fire. Sometimes attached to an arm, but rarely so, given the size of its typical ammunition pool.<br />
Plasma cannon<br />
Cost: Four points<br />
Difficulty: 7<br />
Range: 100<br />
Rate: 3<br />
Damage: 6<br />
Energon pool: 5<br />
A burst of hot plasma; a common secondary energy-based function for a large standard weapon, hand-held or attached.<br />
Fusion rifle<br />
Cost: Five points<br />
Difficulty: 7<br />
Range: 200<br />
Rate: 2<br />
Damage: 8<br />
Energon pool: 5<br />
A primarily Maximal weapon, this rifle has a nice range and does good damage with little recoil. If attached, it is typically within a torso cavity or shoulder-mounted, but is usually hand-held as the fusion pistol. Like all Cybertron weaponry, the appearance of the fusion rifle varies greatly depending on beast form. This weapon is sometimes called a quasar cannon.<br />
Ice cannon<br />
Cost: Five points<br />
Difficulty: 8<br />
Range: 100<br />
Rate: 1<br />
Damage: 6<br />
Energon pool: 4<br />
An ice cannon is like a plasma cannon in many ways, but has one added feature. It operates on an element of cold rather than of heat, and has special effects regarding the number of successes on the attack roll:<br />
1 The target definitely feels a chill, but damage is as normal.<br />
2 Target must check against Stamina + Survival, at standard difficulty. If he botches this roll, one internal Mechanism goes off-line. (Storyteller's choice.)<br />
3 Target must check against Stamina + Survival, at standard difficulty. If he botches this check, one internal Mechanism or Weapon goes off-line. (Storyteller's choice.)<br />
4 Target is trapped in solid ice, and is effectively Incapacitated, instantly. He may use a Spark point to break out of this bond, but only after one round has already passed. If he has no Spark remaining, he is Incapacitated until an ally finds a way to melt the ice.<br />
5+: Target is trapped in solid ice and is Incapacitated in this fashion for a minimum amount of rounds equal to the number of damage success above four that was scored on the initial damage roll. After this time has passed, he may spend Spark to escape as above.<br />
If 4 or 5 successes are gained, do not roll damage on the ice cannon. On organic targets, ignore effects for 2 and 3 successes; apply effects for 4 and above, with modification<br />
Flame thrower<br />
Cost: Five points<br />
Difficulty: 7<br />
Range: 50<br />
Rate: 1<br />
Damage: 8<br />
Energon pool: 5<br />
A flame-thrower is basically a short-range weapon, which creates a sweep of flame in front of its scope. At point-blank range, there is a good chance the flame will cause a target to catch fire, causing additional damage. While \&quot;ordinary\&quot; fire does not do aggravated damage to a metal frame, the flame from another Cybertron's flame thrower will, as it is energon-created.<br />
Cutlass blaster<br />
Cost: Six points<br />
Difficulty: 8<br />
Range: 200<br />
Rate: 2<br />
Damage: 8<br />
Energon pool: 4<br />
Most energy weapons are capable of shooting only single bursts of laser fire or plasma. However, the cutlass blaster was developed to produce not only burst fire, but a sustained energy pulse: a blast which lasts for an extended period of time and does large amounts of damage. To activate a sustained pulse, the Cybertron must charge the blaster for a number of rounds equal to the number of rounds he wants the blast to be sustained. He can charge for a shorter time if he spends energon (the weapon's own energon, if hand-held) in place of extra rounds, but must charge the weapon for at least one round before firing the sustained pulse. The sustained pulse, if it hits, does 8 dice of energon (unsoakable for low generations, always aggravated) damage for the first round of attack, and four dice every round thereafter. It is most effective in combination with the Focus Mechanism. Therefore, a cutlass blaster is almost always an attached weapon.<br />
Firearms Complications<br />
A Cybertron who takes multiple guns, one for each hand, or several mounted guns, may fire all guns at once for a single attack as long as there is enough dice in his Dexterity plus Firearms pool to split among all these weapons. The difficulty for a single shot with multiple weapons is the same as the standard difficulty for each weapon. For each shot after the first, the difficulty of the shot is increased by one. Cybertrons can continue to split their dice pools to take multiple shots up to the listed Rate of the firearm, or spend Energon for extra actions to replenish their Dexterity + Firearm pools. As one can imagine, Cybertronian firefights are some of the fastest and most furious in the universe.<br />
Two Cybertrons with sustained-pulse weapons can sometimes engage in a face-off with one-another, where two sustained weapons are matched barrel-to-barrel in a contest of sheer force. This lock-up happens when a Cybertron rolls Dexterity plus Firearms to shoot off a sustained pulse, and his opponent uses Dexterity plus Firearms to block. The blocking opponent does not need to charge his blast to block the opponent's shot. Should such a lock-up take place, the two weapons are feeding off of each other's energy, and thus the sustained weapon pulse may last indefinitely, until one weapon eventually overpowers the other. During a face-off, no to-hit rolls need be made, only damage rolls. One damage roll is made by both competitors, per round. For every success that one Cybertron gets over his opponent's successes, he advances on him by one total damage die. If the damage rolls are even, a stalemate is reached, and the pulse-battle continues without a direction. One Cybertron must beat the total amount of sustained-pulse damage dice of the other to win the stalemate, which will knock his opponent backwards, stunning him for one round, and do the weapon's initial amount of damage.<br />
As an example, take two Cybertrons who are warring with cutlass blasters. They begin the sustained-pulse battle with eight damage dice each, and connect with each other, nullifying the first damage roll. Every round thereafter, they have four damage dice apiece. One rolls 3, 5, 6, 3: only one success, and his opponent rolls 6, 7, 8, 2. The latter Cybertron advances two dice on the former. If the second roll were to have a similar outcome, the latter Cybertron would have advanced on all four of his opponent's damage dice. He then rolls eight dice for his final damage total. His opponent can still roll soak, but only if he is Transmetal or higher; this is energon-type damage.<br />
A common use of firearms is to dispatch flyers from below. The number of health levels for each type of Flight Mechanism has been provided for this reason. If a character using a firearm scores five or more successes on the to-hit roll on an airborne opponent, he has hit the enemy in his Flight area&mdash;a wing, rocket engine, etc. The amount of damage successes indicates whether or not the Flight Mechanism has been destroyed. Damage that applies to one of these targets still applies to the Cybertron's health levels in general. If a Flight mechanism is successfully hit, the damaged Cybertron must make a Wits plus Athletics roll to avoid careening out of control. If he fails the roll, he crashes, and is vulnerable for a round of combat while he collects himself. He may take off again after this, depending on his Mechanism.<br />
Characters with Firearms skill can also target a Flight Mechanism specifically, but the base difficulty for this target is +2.<br />
If a wing designated as a shield is hit in this fashion, use either the shield's soak or the Cybertron's base soak: whichever is greater. Count the damage, if it connects, to the shield, not the body.<br />
Cybertronian characters are encouraged to use their rounds of distance combat to provide \&quot;cover fire\&quot; for their allies rather than aiming to destroy specific targets. A Cybertronian providing cover fire for an attacking ally makes a single to-hit roll on his weapon of choice. If this roll has five or more successes, an enemy has been hit at Storyteller's choice, and damage is rolled based on the standard damage of the weapon (no added successes). Otherwise, the gun is fired only to cover the attacking ally. A botch on this roll, naturally, means that this ally has been hit. The difficulty for the enemy to shoot at any character for whom cover fire is being provided is increased by one for every ally that character has covering him. Covering an ally counts as an action, but spending Energon can purchase an extra action for a character providing cover fire so that he may logically cover as many allies as the Rate of his weapon. No matter the number of allies being covered in this manner, make only one to-hit roll per turn. In many firefights, it is logical for Cybertrons to protect one another in this manner so that a single \&quot;strike force\&quot; character may be rendered very difficult to hit.<br />
As with other White Wolf games, the range listed for any given firearm is its median range, in yards. Firing at up to twice this range is possible at +1 difficulty. Point-blank-range shots are at difficulty 4. Shooting at a moving target can increase the difficulty of a shot&mdash;typically by one, but sometimes by much more if the target is using a Speed Mechanism. In addition, modifiers may be added to shot difficulty depending on the type of cover a target has.<br />
A character who spends time aiming at a target may add one die from his Perception pool to his Dexterity plus Firearms roll for each round he spends aiming. (Certain Mechanisms may also increase the accuracy of aiming.) He can take no other actions during the aiming rounds.<br />
\&quot;Modified\&quot; firearms, such as guns with special ammunition, or guns with silencers and scopes, are permitted, at Storyteller's discretion. Assume that standard-ammunition weapons have a \&quot;default\&quot; type of ammunition which, if other than the ordinary, is chosen during character creation. Other ammunitions can be used, but in limited amounts as opposed to the usual unlimited amount. (\&quot;Non-dedicated\&quot; firearms have this same restriction.) Cybertrons who have the Cloaking Mechanism can attach a silencer to their gun without a purchase cost; Cybertrons who have the Tracking Mechanism can attach a scope.</p>

<p>Demolitions<br />
\&quot;Blow it.\&quot;<br />
&mdash;Optimus Primal, \&quot;Other Visits, Part Two\&quot;<br />
Demolitions weapons are fairly variable, and not all require a Demoltions roll. The weapons below are usually only used in robot mode (though an animal with prehensile thumbs may still have the manual dexterity to lob a grenade). Demolitions experts are extremely useful in both exploration and war.<br />
Charges<br />
Cost: Three points per charge<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Range: 10<br />
Damage: 6<br />
Charges are by no means distance weapons, as they need to be set ahead of time. A charge will effect an entire area&mdash;not just one target, so a Cybertron who sets a charge must leave the area immediately. Usually a Cybertron may decide how long to set the charge: whether it will explode in one combat round or a megacycle is up to the Cybertron who sets it. The charge will effect an entire area, not just one target, hence the \&quot;range\&quot; above, which is the approximate diameter of the area effect. This range may be effected by area energon. Charges are also useful for getting into sealed areas, destroying enemy weapons, and other uses of that variety. Roll Dexterity plus Demolitions to set a Charge. A Charge, once used, is lost until the next repair session.<br />
Grenades<br />
Cost: Five points<br />
Difficulty: 4<br />
Range: 30<br />
Rate: 1<br />
Damage: 6<br />
A Cybertron who purchases grenades as a weapon is assumed to have an unlimited amount of them. Grenades have a short range-basically, as far as they can be thrown-but, like charges, have a 10-foot-diameter area effect and may hit several opponents at once. Strong characters can throw the grenade much further, so add 5 yards to the grenade range for every dot of Strength above two (total x 2 Strength) of the thrower. The usual roll to lob a grenade is Dexterity plus Athletics, but a Cybertron must have at least one Demolitions dot if he wants to purchase this weapon.<br />
For a \&quot;Grenade Launcher,\&quot; have the Cybertron purchase the Dart Launcher listed under Firearms, and follow its rules. The roll to launch grenades is Dexterity plus Firearms.<br />
Energon Nukes<br />
Cost: Six points per charge<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Range: 30<br />
Damage: 10<br />
One of the most dangerous types of weapon is one that does damage akin to an energon explosion. Like the standard charges above, this weapon cannot be used at a distance and must be set to explode ahead of time. The \&quot;range\&quot; above is the diameter of the effect area. This can be increased even more if the Cybertron sets multiple charges, but each single charge must be purchased separately.<br />
Damage from an Energon Nuke is energon-type damage, which is aggravated and unsoakable for lower generations. It is dangerous for all Cybertrons in the area, so, once an Energon Nuke is set, the Cybertron who sets it had better run, or suffer the consequences.<br />
A useful weapon for destroying entire enemy complexes, or&mdash;for even more explosive results&mdash;enemy energy reserves, though if attempting this trick, take care that the resulting chain reaction does not destroy more than intended.<br />
Special Weapons<br />
The weapons in the below list take traits from more than one category of weapon, or require an odd roll to activate, and thus do not fit well in any of the above categories. All of the weapons below are energy weapons; therefore, they have the single-energon activation cost. All are internal and do not have their own energon pools.<br />
Eye-lasers<br />
Form accessible: Robot<br />
Cost: Four points<br />
Difficulty: 7<br />
Range: 100<br />
Rate: 3<br />
A Cybertron with eye-lasers is capable of shooting a laser beam directly from the eye to damage an opponent. Eye-lasers, though technically distance weapons, are accessed only from the Cybertron's internal mechanisms. These lasers are energy-based and do aggravated damage. They are also capable of both blast fire and sustained pulse, as a cutlass blaster. They require a roll of Dexterity plus Alertness to hit (the same roll to block a charged shot). On a single blast, eye lasers do damage equal to the attacker's Manipulation +2. For a sustained pulse, they do Manipulation +2 energon-type damage the first round, and even Manipulation damage for each following round. They can be adapted for use with the Focus mechanism (and often are). As with a firearm weapon, a Cybertron may split his dice pool to take extra shots per round with Eye-lasers, but the difficulty for each consecutive shot is increased by one.<br />
Ultrasonic Scream<br />
Form accessible: Any<br />
Cost: Six points<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Range: 200<br />
Rate: 1<br />
The Ultrasonic Scream is a variable energy-based weapon, a beam generated from the vocal receptors of an attacker. It is nearly impossible to predict this weapon's effects and power. It takes a single turn to charge this weapon for attack, as with a sustained blast. After that round, roll Dexterity plus Performance to hit, then roll a single, additional die. The damage from the sonic blast is equal to 5 plus the Cybertron's Attribute score, the Attribute used dependent on the random roll: 1, Strength; 2, Dexterity; 3, Stamina; 4, Charisma, etc. If a 10 is rolled, the blast does an even 10 dice of damage. All Cybertrons in range when this weapon is fired may be subject to hearing difficulties for several rounds; on higher-damage attacks, they may be knocked off their feet just from area energy.<br />
A botch on the to-hit roll with this weapon can have incredibly disastrous results, including wild explosions.<br />
Spark force<br />
Form accessible: Robot<br />
Cost: Six points<br />
Difficulty: 7<br />
Range: 200<br />
Rate: 1<br />
Damage: 6<br />
The ultimate way to appear unarmed is to generate your attacks from within. This type of weapon&mdash;most commonly accessed among Transmetal IIs and Optimals, but usable by any Cybertron with sufficient focus&mdash;draws out a Cybertron's own energon to create balls of force which can damage an opponent. Although a spark force is much like a firearm weapon, the Cybertron rolls Dexterity plus Matrix to hit with this energy, which typically is generated from the fingertips or the spark cavity. As with firearms, add your attack roll successes to the damage roll. The weapon is named for the spark because it can draw upon the spark's energy; spend a Spark point up front on a spark force attack for an extra automatic success on both the attack and damage rolls. (Multiple points may be spent for this purpose.) Like a cutlass blaster, spark force is also capable of a charged shot, sustained pulse fire, which does 6 energon damage the first round of attack, and 5 damage each additional round.</p>

<p>Aggravated Damage<br />
\&quot;Wazzpinator has a headache in his whole body...\&quot;<br />
&mdash;Waspinator, \&quot;Posession\&quot;<br />
White Wolf players will be familiar with the term \&quot;aggravated damage\&quot; from other systems. In the case of the Cybertron race, aggravated damage is done specifically by energon or energy-based weaponry. An aggravated wound can only be healed quickly by outside aid, such as an R Chamber. Otherwise, it will take an entire day for the Cybertron's internal systems to heal the wound.<br />
Cyberorganic Beasts and Fuzors cannot soak energon damage. Those of higher generations can soak damage from energon weaponry, but it will still be considered aggravated damage.<br />
Supernatural weaponry that is considered to do aggravated damage to other races will also do aggravated damage to Cybertrons, unless there is a very specific reason why it should not. For gaming purposes, treat radiation damage as energon damage.<br />
Critical Damage Chart<br />
When a character uses Spark to recover from Incapacitating damage, there is a good chance that the character will suffer a system failure. If the damage was standard, roll a ten-sided die; if it was aggravated, roll two ten-sided dice, and check the chart below to see which systems, if any, fail. In special situations, such as a large-scale energon explosion, add ten to the roll, or roll three dice. Use this roll and the chart below to determine which system(s), if any, fail.<br />
Systems damage is applied immediately, not at the end of combat. Systems damage can be repaired after combat is complete; any standard R chamber, bath, or repair session will heal this damage unless noted otherwise below. In desperate situations, Critical System Damage can also be fixed with internal repairs. Pay one Spark up front to use this ability, then roll Stamina plus Repair to fix the damage. Be warned: botching this roll indicates that the System damage is now permanent. A character can take no other action while repairing System Damage. If multiple systems have failed, they must be repaired on a one-for-one basis.<br />
1-3 No systems damage incurred.<br />
4 Damaged audio: Character is at a -2 for all rolls involving hearing. Hearing-related Mechanisms are off-line.<br />
5 Damaged optics: Character is at a -2 for all rolls involving sight. Vision-related Mechanisms are off-line.<br />
6-7 Damaged weapon: One of the character's weapons is off-line. Choose an attached or internal weapon first; if none are available, an unattached weapon has been broken or lost.<br />
8-9 Damaged casing: Character's armor is dented. Soak rolls are now at +2 difficulty.<br />
10 Difficult transformation: Character may transform, but transformation is extremely painful. The character will incur one point of aggravated damage when altering modes. This damage can be soaked, but armor is ignored.<br />
11 Missing arm. One of the character's arms has become detached. This disallows use of whichever weapons that arm was holding. If character is in beast or vehicle mode, adjust accordingly&mdash;an insect may lose one or two legs&mdash;a bird a wing&mdash;a jungle cat its front leg&mdash;a car its wheel, etc.<br />
12-13 Damaged Mechanism: One of the character's Mechanisms, chosen randomly by the Storyteller, is now off-line.<br />
14 Missing leg. One of the character's legs has become detached and drops off of the body. The character cannot stand up bipedally and will drop to the ground. Dexterity, not including fine motor work, is at one. If a character is in a quadripedal beast mode, consider this to be a back leg. The leg cannot be reattached until combat ends.<br />
15 No vocal receptors: Character cannot speak and is completely mute until repairs can be made.<br />
16 No audio: Character is completely deafened until repairs can be made.<br />
17 No optic sensors: Character is completely blinded until repairs can be made.<br />
18-19 Missing head: Ooops. Character is okay, relatively speaking, but his head has been detached from his body and thrown 2D10 -2 yards. The head has enough energy to remain active for a while, but will lose consciousness without reattachment to its body. If the character's head is not retrieved within two rounds, the character will become Incapacitated again. They may spend Spark to recover, but must make another systems damage check. For the most part, replacing the head nullifies the effects of this damage. It will not become a permanent problem, save that the head will be slightly loose until complete repairs are made, and it has a fair chance of falling off again. (Characters with the Remote Processor Merit do not have to worry about losing their heads.)<br />
20 Fuel leak: Character will lose Energon at a rate of one point per round until all Energon has been depleted.<br />
21 No transformation: Character cannot change modes until repairs are made.<br />
22-23 Roll two ten-sided dice, twice, and apply both penalties as above.<br />
24-25 Roll two ten-sided dice three times and apply all penalties as above.<br />
26 No internal computer: Internal computer communications are off-line. This includes internal repairs: character cannot recover damage on his own until repairs are made. This also includes most Mechanisms, particularly the ones relating to communication or perception. External or Separate Mechanisms such as Cyber Venom still function, as do attached weapons.<br />
27 Damaged data. Roll one ten-sided die. If the roll comes up 1-4, subtract a permanent point of Wits; 5-7, a permanent point of Intelligence. On an 8, some data tracks have been deleted; character loses all knowledge related to Procedures. A 9 indicates lost Procedures as well as two other missing Knowledges, Storyteller's choice. On a roll of 10, all data tracks are lost, and character is overcome by complete amnesia.<br />
Some or all of this data can be typically be recovered; however, Storytellers reserve the right to make this damage permanent.<br />
28 Roll two ten-sided dice and three ten-sided dice; apply both penalties as above.<br />
29 Roll two ten-sided dice, and apply the penalty as above. This penalty is permanent and cannot be altered by any amount of repair. (If the roll comes up 18-20, re-roll.)<br />
30 Foot-in-the-grave: Subtract one point of permanent Spark. Character gains one Derangement. This is non repairable, though Spark can still be purchased with experience points.<br />
Other Sources of Damage<br />
\&quot;A STICK? Against a Transmetal?\&quot;<br />
&mdash;Megatron, \&quot;Code of Hero\&quot;<br />
Other than damage during combat situations or damage from energon poisoning, there are not a lot of situations nature can throw out that damage a Cybertron. Aging is not a concern, breathing is not a concern, and starvation only effects energy levels. Only those poisons specially formulated to effect a Cybertron system will act on a Cybertron at all, and all but the rarest of diseases are counteracted by internal repairs. However, certain items have been known to cause more trouble than others.<br />
Certain types of electrical disturbances, such as lightning storms or power surges, can be especially harmful. A Cybertron in a metal form is as susceptible to electric shock as a robot would be expected to; a Cybertron in beast mode is as susceptible as an average animal of that type. Electrical shock can do damage in a wild range: from one to ten dice. However, this damage is normal and can be easily soaked.<br />
Disease<br />
The Cybertronian race, being mostly robotic, is generally immune to diseases which effect organic creatures. However, their race does have a certain number of diseases which are unique to Cybertrons. Because Cybertronian science is so advanced, the only kind of diseases they allow to survive are those that kill quickly and mercilessly. One such disease, called \&quot;The Cosmic Rust,\&quot; or \&quot;The Autobot Plague,\&quot; is a highly contagious disorder which causes a heavy rust (which the Cybertrons are otherwise immune to) to corrode and destroy the Cybertronian frame. The Plague is caused by a space-borne microbe which clings to certain asteroids in a now forbidden-system. The Plague, though making a brief appearance in the later parts of the Great War, has never reached Cybertron; the cure (a corrosion-resistant coating made from a rare element), once administered, is permanent.<br />
There is also rumor of a viral infection which causes a Cybertron to very violently expel energon at an alarming rate, destroying both himself and everything around him in a matter of megacycles. However, due to the disease's resistance to spread&mdash;it must be fluid-transferred once contracted&mdash;it is rare indeed.<br />
Energon Explosion<br />
When a highly combustible source of energy is stockpiled during a war, there's a good chance it is going to be seen as a target.<br />
An area energon explosion can do an average of ten dice of damage&mdash;or, even more, depending on its size. The problem with area explosions is that they are quite often fatal.<br />
Storytellers should be fair in judging whether a character's spark is effected by an energon explosion. Spark cannot be drained in an explosion; therefore, if an explosion takes place, the spark is either unharmed or it is destroyed. A good rule of thumb in a large explosion is to have characters make Spark rolls. In most explosions, only a botch means that their spark was caught in the blast, and is now destroyed. In more dramatic situations, require a preset number of successes for survival and/or substitute another logical roll, such as Stamina plus Survival.<br />
Watch for Falling Rocks<br />
This particular source of damage is so rampant on the Beast Wars series that it would be remiss not to mention the system for calculating it. Give a falling rock a rating from one through ten, based on size and velocity. A simple stone might rate a one; a ten would be reserved for a large cascade of wreckage. Have a Cybertron caught beneath the rock roll to soak an amount of damage equal to this rating. If the Cybertron's Strength (this is a rare case when you do not use the robot mode multiplication modifier) plus Stamina is lower than the \&quot;rock\&quot; rating, that Cybertron is also completely immobilized for a number of rounds equal to the difference between his Strength plus Stamina and the rock rating.<br />
This adjustment is known as \&quot;The Wile E. Coyote Modifier.\&quot; \&quot;Serious\&quot; gamers and others who dislike the slapstick falling rock element may ignore it entirely. It does have its uses even in a \&quot;serious\&quot; game, if a rockslide is at hand.</p>

<p>Damage Recovery<br />
A quick summary of how to recover damage incurred by any of the above sources.<br />
Internal Repairs<br />
Internal repairs, provided they are still on-line, will be able to recover minor damage automatically. If the damage is standard, use the chart below to gauge recovery, with each increment equal to the amount of time it takes to advance a single health level:<br />
Bruised: 30 cycles<br />
Hurt: 1 megacycle<br />
Injured: 2 megacycles<br />
Wounded: 4 megacycles<br />
Mauled&mdash;Incapacitated: Not recoverable<br />
Internal repairs will not function during a combat situation. If wanting to reap the benefits of self-repair during a megacycle which involves combat, a Cybertron must make a Stamina plus Survival roll. Internal repairs do not function in robot mode: only beast or alternate modes.<br />
Internal repairs cannot heal any health levels which were contracted from an aggravated damage source. A single exception to this is environmental energon-source damage, which is recoverable only in beast mode. If the Cybertron has taken a health level of damage from exposure to an energon source, internal repairs can recover it if the Cybertron spends the requisite healing time entirely in his beast mode. This does not account for energon battle damage, which internal repairs cannot correct, only exposure.<br />
Ally Repair/Self-Repair<br />
Any character with the \&quot;Repair\&quot; Knowledge can use this ability to recover the health levels of others or of himself. Typically, the character may only recover as many health levels on another as he has dots in this Knowledge, though Storytellers may allow for more recovery on extremely good rolls in tight situations. The typical roll for Repairing another Cybertron is an Intelligence plus Repair roll, though this is only in situations where the character has time to actually work with his \&quot;patient.\&quot; Under more duress, a Wits plus Repair or even Dexterity plus Repair roll is used. Aggravated damage can be recovered by Repair sessions, as well, though the difficulty for the roll will be higher.<br />
Characters with the Repair ability can also use this to recover Critical System Failures in other characters or themselves under great duress, but only the simple external type, such as reattaching an arm. The calmer Repair session listed above can typically recover any System Failure with a megacycle of work or so.<br />
R-Chambers/Baths<br />
This is really the way to go for characters who need recovery in a flash. An R-chamber or bath, usually located at a unit base, will recover all lost Health Levels and all Critical System Failures in a short amount of time. The time needed for an R-Chamber to function properly is directly related to the extent of the injury. To heal away the Bruised Health Level takes no more than a few nanoclicks, but to heal a character who has been Crippled and had two System Failures will take a long time. Consider the R-Chamber or Bath to need the following amounts of time to recover wounds. The time listed on the chart below is the time required for full recovery.<br />
Bruised: 30 nanoclicks<br />
Hurt: 1 cycle<br />
Injured: 10 cycles<br />
Wounded: 30 cycles<br />
Mauled: 1 megacycle<br />
Crippled: 2 megacycles<br />
Incapacitated: 4 megacycles<br />
Plus, thirty cycles for every Critical System Failure the Cybertron has incurred.<br />
As a bonus, an R-chamber will recover all of the fuel (Energon) of a Cybertron, provided a fuel source can be located easily. The Predacon Recovery Bath does not do this, and refueling must be done separately.<br />
Unless grievously injured, the Cybertron is still partially conscious while in the recovery stage (though more accessible in a bath than a chamber). He may not move during this time, but may use the time to meditate to recover lost Spark.<br />
Expending Spark<br />
Expend one point of temporary Spark for a character to recover from the Incapacitated Health Level up to the Mauled Health Level. Spark can heal no more Health Levels besides this on its own.<br />
Spark expenditure for this result may be declared one of two times. It may be declared before the character has dropped to the Incapacitated level, and then must be immediately spent. Afterwards, the character will immediately \&quot;bounce back\&quot; from the Incapacitated level without ever actually falling unconscious. If the character never actually reaches this level of damage, the Spark is still forfeit.<br />
The character may also opt to wait to expend this until he has already fallen to Incapacitated. If he waits, he will still be unconscious for a number of rounds equal to the number of Health Levels he has fallen below the Mauled level. This is a minimum of two rounds, but if the blow that took him down was very painful, it may be more.<br />
Characters can also use Spark to recover Critical System Failures, as detailed above the Critical System Failure chart. One Spark must be used for each Failure the Cybertron wishes to negate. Willpower can (and should) be spent to ensure that this roll does not botch.<br />
Chapter Five: Mechanical Abilities</p>

<p>Chapter Four: Battle and Weapon Systems<br />
<a href="http://www.secondtruth.com/bwtf/chap4.htm">http://www.secondtruth.com/bwtf/chap4.htm</a></p>&quot;
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<p>&gt;This file was too large for any one Talkcity post to contain Chapter Five: Mechanical Abilites<br />
<a href="http://www.secondtruth.com/bwtf/chap5.htm">http://www.secondtruth.com/bwtf/chap5.htm</a> But what you guys think so far? Even if this game system is Not used, it still makes for some reading about The ransformers, BeastWars in particular. Nightspider hasn't done a thing with this page since 2002 and that's a darn shame. Good stuff here imho.&lt;</p>&quot;
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<p>&gt;Well that's all the plagarizing I plan to do tonight:</p>

<p>Chapter Six: Society and Learning<br />
Address:http://www.secondtruth.com/bwtf/chap6.htm</p>

<p>Chapter Seven: Storytelling<br />
Address:http://www.secondtruth.com/bwtf/chap7.htm</p>

<p>I've been inspired, I have in my clankety head a few concept/ideas for some beastwarriors already. Even a timeline which promises to continue the excitement further after the television series itself, speaking of, well I'll get to that later!&lt;</p>&quot;
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<p>The Beast Wars Storyline<br />
Here, you will find the statistics generated by this system for the individuals, locations, and many of the situations of the recurring characters on the Beast Wars television series. If you have not seen all of the episodes of the series, consider the below to be major spoilers. Do not look at this chapter if you do not want certain episodes of the series to be ruined for you.<br />
When putting together a Chronicle with the Beast Wars characters, time is a very important factor. Consider who is alive and who is dead, and what happens in each individual episode, before putting together a story. Adding in your own characters to compliment these in an \&quot;alternate\&quot; storyline is not only possible, it is fun. For general information on what happens in each episode, and the order in which events take place, check The YTV Episode List, which will open in a new browser window. Alternate sources for series information are available on the Links Page.<br />
The Beast Wars Cast<br />
In this chapter are the statistics for all characters featured on the Beast Wars television series.<br />
All of the characters were initially generated by the recommended generation method in Chapter Three. However, since certain characters have \&quot;end of season\&quot; prerequisites, and others simply don't come out correctly from standard generation, most characters have more than one sheet&mdash;one generated normally, and one which was simply added to. Standard generation barely does justice to most of these characters. For serious Season One chronicles, using the \&quot;Complete\&quot; sheet is recommended. Use the Standard sheet only for Chronicles beginning with Episode One of the series, or if your Storyteller is a rules stickler.<br />
After the character's initial sheets, there are several extra sheets which show how that character played out throughout the series. Some characters, who changed forms several times, will have up to four different sheets in one file. (I only put sheets for a character on the same page if that character is \&quot;the same person.\&quot; Therefore, while Blackarachnia shares a page with Transmetal II Blackarachnia, Dinobot does not share a page with Transmetal II Dinobot. Megatron is Mega Megatron, but Tigatron is not Tigerhawk.) When using an earlier sheet, look to later sheets as a guide on logical ways to spend experience points. However, these are only suggestions, and once you are controlling the character, he or she is yours.<br />
Just for fun, the \&quot;player\&quot; marked on a character sheet is the actor who voices the character. For your own sheets, copy what you need, and change what you must (the Player name, and usually the Chronicle name).<br />
Character sheets use Tables for formatting. Character sheets are graphic-based, and may take a few seconds to load. Please be patient.</p>

<p>Season One<br />
A group of Maximal explorers are the only ship in range to stop a Predacon criminal, calling himself Megatron, who has stolen the Maximal artifact, The Golden Disk. During the ensuing space battle, both ships are shot down, and crash on an unknown planet. All involved choose new beast forms. Lines are drawn between the two factions, as Megatron declares he is out to win back Cybertron for the Predacons. Disgusted with his commander's plans, Dinobot switches sides.<br />
The units set up bases in their flightless ships. New characters are added from Maximal stasis pods which fall from the sky. These pods were ejected into the upper atmosphere as an emergency method to prevent them from being damaged should the Maximal ship, the Axalon, have exploded on impact. The Maximals managed to claim two of their own; the Predacons also claim two pods.<br />
The planet is discovered to have large deposits of unrefined energon, as well as several structures of alien origin. The Cybertrons tamper with these devices, alerting the aliens to their presence on the planet. Because their experiment is important to them, the aliens do not condone the Cybertronian interference. They use a weapon, disguised as the planet's second, smaller moon, to send an energy beam to destroy the planet. Optimus Primal, in a makeshift ship built from a stasis pod, is able to stop the beam and destroy the weapon. However, Megatron tampers with the ship so that it will destroy Optimus as well.<br />
Maximal Characters<br />
Optimus Primal<br />
Rattrap Rhinox Cheetor Dinobot    Tigatron Airazor<br />
Predacon Characters<br />
MegatronScorponok Terrorsaur Waspinator Tarantulas Blackarachnia Inferno</p>

<p>Season Two<br />
The wave from the explosion of the alien weapon causes several of the original space travelers to become Transmetals. Terrorsaur and Scorponok are killed when the force of the blast knocks them into the lava pits below the Predacon base. The existence of only a single moon alerts the units that they are actually on planet Earth. It is then they realize the extent of Megatron's plan: to use the information on the Golden Disk to alter Earth's past so that Decepticons will win the Great War.<br />
Tarantulas, injured in the explosion, manages to put some of his consciousness into Blackarachnia to ensure his survival. He recovers, Transmetallized, but she manages to foil him, downloading the knowledge from the Golden Disk into her own files. The explosion damages some of the downed stasis pods, creating the first Fuzors. Rhinox manages to restore Optimus Primal into a blank protoform, now, also, a Transmetal. On a scouting mission to retrieve other downed pods, Tigatron and Airazor are captured by the aliens and taken into far-off space. A Maximal criminal called Protoform X, an indestructible Starscream clone, who was hidden in one of the stasis pods in the Axalon hold, escapes, and is forced to the Predacon side by Megatron. Silverbolt, the Maximal Fuzor, begins to fall in love with Blackarachnia, who uses this to her advantage. Dinobot makes a final effort to stop Megatron's plans to destroy the first human beings on Earth and alter the past of his race and theirs. Humanity is saved and the disk is destroyed, at the cost of Dinobot's life.<br />
At last, the waves of the explosion reach Cybertron. A Predacon outpost is altered first; they quickly block the signal from Maximal radar and send their own operative: a former Decepticon named Ravage. Ravage aids the Maximals in capturing Megatron, but is convinced by a recorded message from the original Megatron that he should switch sides for the glory of the Decepticons. Meanwhile, Blackarachnia, with Silverbolt's help, uses the information that now only she possesses to locate the original Autobot Ark and enter it. Megatron uses her codes to enter the Ark, destroying Optimus Prime, which means that all Maximals cease to exist.<br />
Maximal Characters<br />
Optimus PrimalRattrap Rhinox Dinobot Cheetor Silverbolt    Tigatron Airazor<br />
Predacon Characters<br />
MegatronInferno Waspinator Tarantulas Blackarachnia Quickstrike Rampage   </p>

<p>Season Three<br />
The rift in time is fixed by Blackarachnia, who realizes her origins as a Maximal protoform. The Maximals repair Optimus Prime. Optimus Primal, his direct descendant, allows his body to incubate the spark of Prime during the repairs, and becomes Optimal Optimus. Meanwhile, the Predacons use this advantage to destroy the Maximals' Axalon. The Maximals repair Prime and set up a base outside of the Ark, in order to prevent the Predacons from reaching Prime again.<br />
Blackarachnia joins the Maximals permanently, but does not alter her activation code. A Maximal hunter, Depth Charge, lands on the planet seeking out Protoform X; he also joins, though begrudgingly. The Maximals struggle to protect both the Ark and the early humans, who have allied with them. Megatron discovers an alien device which allows him to create a new type of Transformer called a Transmetal II. He uses part of Rampage's spark to create a Transmetal II Dinobot. Cheetor becomes a Transmetal II by accident. Blackarachnia is also interested in the technology; she is betrayed again by Tarantulas, but eventually becomes a Transmetal II with her cause set on the Maximal goals and her heart belonging to Silverbolt.<br />
Megatron manages to infiltrate the Ark once more, this time using the spark of the original Megatron to become an Optimal Megatron with the form of a dragon. The aliens&mdash;who identify themselves as \&quot;the Vok\&quot;&mdash;use the bodies of Tigatron and Airazor to create an Optimal Tigatron, called Tigerhawk. Tigerhawk becomes a Maximal, but only after the alien influence leaves him to destroy their real enemy: Tarantulas, who is discovered to have Unicronian origins. Megatron locates the original Decepticon ship, The Nemesis, which Tarantulas had planned to repair and use to destroy the Ark and escape. The Maximals fight back, and Nemesis is sent back into the ocean, Megatron captured. The remaining Maximals use an Autobot escape pod to return home with the criminal. Inferno, Quickstrike, Tigerhawk, and the Transmetal II Dinobot are killed in the final struggle; Rampage and Depth Charge destroy each other. Waspinator, who defected from the Predacon alliance right before the battle began, remains on Earth to protect and be protected by the early humans.<br />
Maximal Characters<br />
Optimal Optimus PrimalRattrap Rhinox Silverbolt Blackarachnia Cheetor Depth Charge    Tigerhawk<br />
Predacon Characters<br />
MegatronInferno Quickstrike Tarantulas Waspinator Rampage Dinobot II</p>

<p>Locations</p>

<p>The Axalon</p>

<p>The original Maximal base, the Axalon, spans a crevasse high above a winding river. It is a downed exploration ship with non-functional engines and a broken transwarp drive. It is intact, but completely grounded. It has a computer at Level 3; however, this computer is exploration and science-based and does not contain many weapons schematics or historical information.</p>

<p>In any story set after the episode \&quot;A Better Mousetrap\&quot; the Maximal defense system, Sentinel, is on-line. Sentinel arms the ship with autoguns capable of homing in on enemy signatures, which can attack from any side of the ship.</p>

<p>Treat these guns as Plasma Cannons with five dice apiece to hit. There are also similar autoguns and security cameras lining the inside hallways of the base, quick to retaliate against intruders of any type. Sentinel also provides an energon force shield which can be activated and deactivated only by members of the Maximal unit. Once activated, it must be attacked with heavy firepower to bring down.</p>

<p>Consider the shield to have 25 health levels, and a 5-die soak; even after destroyed, it may be reactivated from the inside of the ship so long as energon resources hold out.</p>

<p>The Maximals have a single CR Chamber, located on their bridge.</p>

<p>An elevator from the bridge area leads both outdoors and to the lower, bunking area. Each member of the unit has his own quarters.</p>

<p>Here there is also a cargo hold, and a small mechanical laboratory with energon-refining equipment.</p>

<p>The hold, which was designed to hold stasis pods, is now largely empty, though it functions somewhat as a storage place for refined energon and excess supplies and weaponry.</p>

<p>The inside of the Maximal base is protected fully from energon radiation by a dampener coil attached to the hull. Directly outside the base, energon field readings are fairly strong.</p>

<p>Characters will take one level of energon damage for every two rounds they spend outside the base in their robot modes. Consequentially, beast mode is the mode of choice for situations requiring travel. In the second season, area energon near the Axalon is stabilized, and no longer an environmental concern.<br />
The Axalon is the home of the Maximals for the first two seasons. In \&quot;The Agenda,\&quot; at the end of the second season, the Predacons pull it into the water.</p>

<p>The Darkside</p>

<p>The Predacon base, the Darkside, is, like the Maximal base, the remains of a downed ship. The difference is that, while the Maximal ship was designed for peaceful exploration, the Predacon ship is designed as a vessel of attack.</p>

<p>Having landed on a very unstable lava field, the Predacon battleship is highly damaged. To make up for its shattered weaponry, the Predacon force set up a system of auto-guns which stand up in the fields and surround the base, protecting it from attacks in all directions. The guns are set to seek and destroy all Maximal signatures within range. These guns are considered Plasma Cannons; they have four dice to hit, and up to three of them may fire at once. The Predacon autoguns, being ground-locked as opposed to attached to the base itself, are capable of 360-degree rotation. The hull of the ship itself is protected by a system of lasers, which have two dice to hit. The interior of the ship has no automatic intruder protection (the Predacons are sure no one will be getting that far).</p>

<p>The Predacon ship is larger than its Maximal counterpart; each unit member has private quarters, and the bridge and hold are extensive.</p>

<p>However, the crash has caused much of the ship's flooring to be destroyed, and boiling lava leaks through the bottom, particularly in the bridge area. To counter this problem, the Predacons use floating magnetic platforms to navigate the ruined areas. Megatron has his own personal chair, set up for this function.</p>

<p>Several energon dampener coils keep the Predacon base radiation-free.</p>

<p>Outside of the base, the local energon field causes damage at a rate of one health level per three rounds of exposure. Additional damage may be incurred for those pedestrians who step too closely to the lava fields.</p>

<p>The Predacon computer is Level 3, and set up for both exploration and military operations. The Predacon ship contains several Recovery Baths, including one in the still-intact portion of the lower hold, and Megatron's personal bath, in his chambers. In Season Two, the alien disks have allowed the Predacon computer a slight upgrade, to Level 4. Any time after the episode \&quot;Changing of the Guard\&quot; in the third season, the Maximals' Sentinel is attached to this computer. The base is finally destroyed in \&quot;Other Victories.\&quot;</p>

<p>Note: The name \&quot;Darkside,\&quot; though never used on the series, has been applied to this ship retroactively by most fan sources. Purists may prefer not to use a name for this base.</p>

<p>Tarantulas's Lair (Season One)</p>

<p>Tarantulas, who needs plenty of space to do his more secretive experiments away from prying Predacon optics, has fashioned for himself a lair, underground and a good distance away from the Predacon lava field. This Lair is spacious, and with good scientific equipment allowing for energon refinery among more devious things.<br />
The Lair has good, if imperfect, energon dampers; take energon damage every tenth round spent out of beast mode in the Lair.</p>

<p>Tarantulas has set up his own personal web between stalactites and stalagmites within the cave, on which he catches his dinners and entraps his prisoners. A subterrianian network of tunnels leads in and around the Lair.</p>

<p>Tarantulas has his own computer, provided by Tripredicus, which is of Level 4 and has good scientific, historical, procedural, and mechanical information. He will provide either side with his knowledge if he feels he needs to impart it, but mostly operates according to his own agenda.</p>

<p>The downside to the Lair is that while it is well-hidden, it is poorly defended, and very dark.</p>

<p>Only simple spider-traps prevent intruders from entering the Lair once they have located it, and, once it is found, intruders are very hard to spot. Seeing any distance at all within the Lair requires advanced Spectrum Vision.</p>

<p>Tarantulas's Lair (Season Two-Three)</p>

<p>At the end of the first season, Tarantulas's orginal Lair is destroyed during the transwarp explosion. Luckily, Tarantulas's drones were able to salvage most of the wreckage from the lair. When Megatron alerted his troops to an energon-rich cave, Tarantulas decided to set up his lair there.</p>

<p>He managed to convince the other Predacons that the cave was destroyed by blowing up the entrance; other entrances exist on the sides and the ground outside (some of Tarantulas's original tunnels still survive).</p>

<p>This Lair is not as spacious as the original, but is better defended and better stocked. The cave has no unstable energon nearby and requires no dampening. In fact, the concentraction of naturally occuring stable energon is so great here that there is practically no chance that Tarantulas will run out of the fuel. His computer has been salvaged and set up once more. At any scenarios prior to \&quot;Other Visits,\&quot; alien data tracks have allowed Tarantulas to upgrade this computer to Level 5.</p>

<p>The Ark (New Maximal Base)</p>

<p>After the Axalon was destroyed, the Maximals set up its wreckage on the inside of the active volcano, right outside of the crashed Autobot Ark.<br />
The Ark itself is impenitrable without the access codes. Between the episodes \&quot;Coming of the Fuzors\&quot; and \&quot;Crossing the Rubicon,\&quot; Blackarachnia is the only character with the access codes for the Autobot ship. After \&quot;Crossing the Rubicon,\&quot; Optimus can also access the codes. As long as someone with the access codes accompanies the Maximals, they can enter the Autobot ship. Within are the slumbering forms of Cybertron's greatest warriors: including Optimus Prime and the original Megatron. The Autobot computer is Teletran One: a Level 5 computer with complete information. The Maximals use knowledge from this computer to upgrade their own to match, though the Autobot computer has better resources overall.</p>

<p>The Maximals still reside within their same quarters, though transported and somewhat rearranged. The Axalon bridge, which has been positioned over the lava fields outside the Ark, is still intact.</p>

<p>The outside of the volcano has only one entrance. After being dug out by Silverbolt and Blackarachnia when they first approached the Ark in \&quot;The Agenda,\&quot; the entrance was sealed with two large iron doors.</p>

<p>The doors, which are capable of scanning for enemy energy signatures, are defended with a ring of automatic guns: treat these as Plasma Cannons with four dice apiece to hit. There are also two manned guns flanking the outside of the doorway. Maximal sentry duties are rotated. Treat each of these guns as a rack of Automatic Machine Guns, x 10.</p>

<p>There is no local energon radiation directly outside the volcano.</p>

<p>Devices</p>

<p>Because certain objects are highly crucial to the Beast Wars, the statistics for all important Devices are listed below, as well as notes regarding other Devices which are acquired by the Beast Wars cast. Characters have not paid \&quot;purchase costs\&quot; for unique Devices which change hands over the course of the series.</p>

<p>The Golden Disk</p>

<p>Recurrance: Unique</p>

<p>Level: Five</p>

<p>Appearance: The Golden Disk, a Maximal artifact of immense value, is, as its name suggests, a flat, round, golden object, inscribed with grooves and ridges on one side, and arcane Earth symbols on the other. The Earth instructions printed on the surface of the disk include directions to the planet, which can be followed from any area in the cosmos.</p>

<p>Abilities: As well as a supposed map to the planet Earth, the Golden Disk is rumored to contain important information about Earth and the Great Wars. Its significance as a symbol of the once-good relations between Earth and Cybertron, and as a unique Maximal artifact, make it extremely important.</p>

<p>Megatron spends his time decoding the information on the Golden Disk, and copying anything of importance to his personal files. Among this is vital information about the future of planet Earth, including the evolutionary history of the Human race, which he assumes will be invaluable to him once he is able to correctly follow the map to Earth. Also encoded on the Disk is a message from Decepticon commander Megatron to his future followers, and the access codes to the Autobot Ark. Megatron II has listened to his forefather's instructions, and examined the included codes, but has not shared them with his followers, nor downloaded them to his own memory banks.</p>

<p>In the second season, when the Predacons and Maximals realize that they are indeed on planet Earth, the disk's abilities become extremely important. Megatron hastens to use the Disk's information on the Human and Autobot races to allow the Decepticons to win the Great War.</p>

<p>Timeline: Megatron steals The Golden Disk prior to the Beast Wars, and its recovery is the main focus of the Maximal forces.</p>

<p>Dinobot recovers both Golden Disks during a raid of the Predacon base during \&quot;Coming of the Fuzors, Part One.\&quot; (Season Two) Rather than share the disks with the other Maximals, however, he hides them in separate locations. The original Golden Disk is hidden in under a rock on a cliff on Maximal ground.</p>

<p>The backup copies of the Disk's information are downloaded into Blackarachnia's memory in \&quot;Coming of the Fuzors, Part Two,\&quot; and promptly destroyed, leaving Dinobot with the only copy. During \&quot;Maximal No More,\&quot; Dinobot returns the Disk when he temporarily places himself under Megatron's command. The Disk's potential for predicting the future of Earth is explained in \&quot;Code of Hero.\&quot; When Dinobot discovers Megatron's plan to destroy the Human race with the Golden Disk, he destroys it.</p>

<p>Second Golden Disk</p>

<p>Recurrence: Unique</p>

<p>Level: Five</p>

<p>Appearance: This Disk, though constructed by an alien culture, is very similar in appearance to the Golden Disk constructed on planet Earth. It is the same diameter, though slightly thicker. Both sides are engraved with alien symbols of unknown significance.</p>

<p>Abilities: The alien disk seems to have encoded information based on a strange and heretofore unknown race. Among this information: the locations of several undiscovered alien artifacts, greater in power than those that are already known; and information that points to this race creating the planet for their own experimentation. The disk also seems to have a power regarding the usage of one of the alien devices, but how to apply it is unclear at this time.</p>

<p>Timeline: In the episode \&quot;Before the Storm,\&quot; (very late in the season) Inferno discovers the Second Disk in an underground cavern on the planet Earth. Not knowing of its importance, he delivers it to Megatron, who stores it with the other, as well as copying its important files to his own computers. In this same episode, Tigatron discovers Megatron's files, and makes a third copy, so that the alien information is known to all in the Beast Wars.</p>

<p>Dinobot recovers this disk along with the other during \&quot;Coming of the Fuzors, Part One.\&quot; This disk is hidden within the Maximal ship, the Axalon. In the episode \&quot;Other Visits, Part One,\&quot; the disk is recovered by a Predacon raid on the base. Megatron attempts to use the alien weapon to return to Cybertron, but the teleportation sequence is interrupted. The device returns to the alien world, along with the Second Disk, still within.<br />
The Spark Chamber</p>

<p>Recurrence: Unique</p>

<p>Level: Five</p>

<p>Appearance: A small box with two equally sized halves and opened sides. The inside of the chamber is lined with tiny blades of raw energon, and the box itself contains the core of a single spark. The two halves of the box may be squeezed towards the center until the blades touch the far sides, sending their energy through the spark within. The box springs back to its original state when not compressed. It is clearly marked with the Predacon symbol.</p>

<p>Abilities: The core of the Spark of Protoform X, called Rampage, is contained within this box. This device is used as a mechanism for controlling the powerful Predacon; when Megatron compresses the box, Rampage feels terrible pain from the damage to his dislodged spark.</p>

<p>Threatening Rampage with the box does well to convince him to follow the commander's orders.</p>

<p>Timeline: This Device is constructed by Megatron during \&quot;Bad Spark,\&quot; and used throughout the second season. In the Season Three episode \&quot;Feral Scream,\&quot; the spark is removed from the box and placed inside the body of the Transmetal II Dinobot (who can torture Rampage of his own accord).</p>

<p>Transmetal II Driver</p>

<p>Recurrence: Unique</p>

<p>Level: Five</p>

<p>Appearance: A cold, hard metal sphere, decorated irregularly with red gems. The Driver radiates a glow, through the gems, and around the outside of the device.</p>

<p>Abilities: This driver, created by the aliens, is the only known item that can create a Transmetal II Cybertron. The Device must be used in conjunction with the Transmetallization Procedure, known only to a few.</p>

<p>Timeline: This Device is discovered by Megatron sometime before the episode \&quot;Feral Scream.\&quot; During this episode, he uses it to create a Transmetal II Dinobot. Cheetor is also exposed to the Transmetal II Driver, and becomes a Transmetal II. Blackarachnia eventually gains control of the device. In \&quot;Crossing the Rubicon,\&quot; Blackarachnia becomes a Transmetal II, as well, before the device is destroyed.</p>

<p>Chapter Nine: Frequently Whined Questions</p>

<p>Chapter Eight: The Television Series<br />
<a href="http://www.secondtruth.com/bwtf/chap8.htm">http://www.secondtruth.com/bwtf/chap8.htm</a></p>&quot;
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To: 	ALL 	 (12 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>Chapter Nine: Frequently Whined Questions<br />
<a href="http://www.secondtruth.com/bwtf/chap9.htm">http://www.secondtruth.com/bwtf/chap9.htm</a></p>

<p>White Wolf Beast Wars Character Sheets<br />
<a href="http://www.secondtruth.com/bwtf/charlist.htm">http://www.secondtruth.com/bwtf/charlist.htm</a></p>

<p>&gt;The bottom link's the real fun one, it features some looks into character evolutions that made this series so much more three dimensional than almost anything before, and definitely everything afterwards.&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;114&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	2/13/2006 4:12 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (13 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;I've been collecting. In the old days they used to offer checklists in each package so you could check off the transformers you had and the ones you simply Needed to get to complete your checklist, lol. Beast Wars was a good season for me. I had a good steady income and very little bills to consider, I collected like mad.&lt;</p>

<p>BEAST WARS  <br />
SERIES 01: 1996</p>

<p>Comic 2-Pack<br />
Optimus Primal &amp; Megatron</p>

<p>Maximals<br />
Armordillo<br />
Rattrap<br />
Razorbeast<br />
Predacons<br />
Iguanus<br />
Terrorsaur</p>

<p>Deluxe Maximals<br />
Cheetor<br />
Dinobot<br />
Rhinox<br />
Tigatron*<br />
Wolfang</p>

<p>Deluxe Predacons<br />
Buzz Saw*</p>

<p>Mega Maximal<br />
Polar Claw</p>

<p>Mega Predacon<br />
Scorponok</p>

<p>Ultra Maximal<br />
Optimus Primal</p>

<p>Ultra Predacon<br />
Megatron</p>

<p>SERIES 02: 1997</p>

<p>Maximals<br />
Airazor<br />
Snarl</p>

<p>Predacons<br />
Drill Bit<br />
Powerpinch<br />
Razorclaw<br />
Spittor</p>

<p>Deluxe Maximals<br />
Grimlock*<br />
K-9*</p>

<p>Deluxe Predacons<br />
Retrax</p>

<p>Mega Maximal<br />
B'Boom</p>

<p>Mega Predacons<br />
Inferno<br />
Transquito</p>

<p>Ultra Maximal Team<br />
Ironhide<br />
Prowl<br />
Silverbolt<br />
Magnaboss</p>

<p>Ultra Predacon Team<br />
Cicadacon<br />
Ramhorn<br />
Seaclamp<br />
Tripredacus</p>

<p>SERIES 03: 1998</p>

<p>Maximal Fuzors<br />
Air Hammer<br />
Bantor<br />
Noctorro</p>

<p>Predacon Fuzors<br />
Buzzclaw<br />
Quickstrike<br />
Terragator</p>

<p>Deluxe Maximal Fuzors<br />
Silverbolt<br />
Torca</p>

<p>Deluxe Predacon Fuzors<br />
Injector<br />
Sky Shadow</p>

<p>Deluxe Maximal Transmetals<br />
Airazor<br />
Cheetor<br />
Rattrap<br />
Rhinox</p>

<p>Deluxe Predacon Transmetals<br />
Tarantulas<br />
Terrorsaur<br />
Waspinator</p>

<p>Mega Maximal Transmetal<br />
Optimus Primal</p>

<p>Mega Predacon Transmetals<br />
Megatron<br />
Scavenger</p>

<p>Ultra Maximal Transmetal<br />
Depth Charge</p>

<p>Ultra Predacon Transmetal<br />
Rampage</p>

<p>Super Maximal Transmetal<br />
Optimal Optimus</p>

<p>SERIES 04: 1999</p>

<p>Maximal Transmetals 2<br />
Nightglider*<br />
Optimus Minor<br />
Sonar<br />
Stinkbomb*</p>

<p>Predacon Transmetals 2<br />
Scarem<br />
Spittor*</p>

<p>Deluxe Maximal Transmetals 2<br />
Cheetor<br />
Jawbreaker*<br />
Prowl*<br />
Ramulus</p>

<p>Deluxe Predacon Transmetals 2<br />
Dinobot<br />
Iguanus*<br />
Scourge*</p>

<p>Mega Maximal Transmetals 2</p>

<p>Blackarachnia*</p>

<p>Cybershark</p>

<p>Ultra Maximal Transmetal 2<br />
Tigerhawk</p>

<p>Ultra Predacon Transmetal 2<br />
Megatron</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/20/2004 11:10 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>{BOth Genders and how interestingly they Don't get along, ROUND 1!}</p>

<p>{Jack versus Jill!}</p>

<p>Jack was going to be married to Jill, so his father sat him <br />
down for a little fireside chat. He says, \&quot;Jack, let me tell<br />
you something. On my wedding night in our honeymoon suite, <br />
took off my pants and handed them to your mother, and said, <br />
here - try these on.\&quot; So, she did and said, \&quot;These are too big, <br />
I can't wear them\&quot;. I replied, \&quot;...exactly. I wear the pants <br />
in this family and I always will. Ever since that night we have<br />
never had any problems.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Hmmm,\&quot; says Jack. He thinks that might be a good thing to try.<br />
So on his honeymoon, Jack takes off his pants and says to Jill, <br />
\&quot;Here try these on.\&quot; So she does and says, \&quot;these are too<br />
large, they don't fit me.\&quot;</p>

<p>Jack says, \&quot;...exactly. I wear the pants in this family and<br />
I always will, and I don't want you to ever forget that.\&quot;</p>

<p>Then Jill takes off her pants and hands them to Jack and says, <br />
\&quot;Here, you try on mine.\&quot; So he does and says, \&quot;I can't get into<br />
your pants.\&quot; So Jill says, \&quot;...exactly. And if you don't change<br />
your smart @$$ attitude, you never will.\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/27/2004 11:46 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (2 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>ROTFL!   :D</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/15/2004 2:14 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (3 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>Round 2!:<br />
Subject: Fw: This is great<br />
LOL score one for the ladies  lol<br />
----Original Message Follows---- Subject: This is great Marriage (Part I) Typical macho man married typical good-looking lady and after the wedding, he laid down the following rules: \&quot;I'll be home when I want, if I want and at what time I want-and I don't expect any hassle from you. I expect a great dinner to be on the table unless I tell you that I won't be home for dinner. I'll go hunting, fishing, boozing and card-playing when I want with my old buddies and don't you give me a hard time about it. Those are my rules. Any comments?\&quot; His new bride said, \&quot;No, that's fine with me. Just understand that there will be sex here at seven o'clock every night... whether you're here or not.\&quot; (DAMN SHE'S GOOD!) ************************************************ Marriage (Part II) Husband and wife had a bitter quarrel on the day of their 40th wedding anniversary! The husband yells, \&quot;When you die, I'm getting you a headstone that reads, \&quot;Here Lies My Wife - Cold As Ever.' \&quot;Yeah?\&quot; she replies. \&quot;When you die, I'm getting you a headstone that reads, \&quot;Here Lies My Husband Stiff At Last.'\&quot; (HE ASKED FOR IT!) ***************************************** Marriage (Part III) Husband (a doctor) and his wife are having a fight at the breakfast table. Husband gets up in a rage and says, \&quot;And you are no good in bed either,\&quot; and storms out. After sometime he realizes he was nasty and decides to make amends and rings her up. She comes to the phone after many rings, and the irritated husband says, \&quot;what took you so long to answer the phone?\&quot; She says, \&quot;I was in bed.\&quot; \&quot;In bed this early, doing what?\&quot; \&quot;Getting a second opinion!\&quot; (YEP, HE HAD THAT COMING, TOO!) ***************************************** Marriage (Part IV) A man has! six children and is very proud of his achievement. He is so proud of himself, that he starts calling his wife,\&quot; Mother of Six\&quot; in spite of her objections. One night, they go to a party. The man decides that it's time to go home and wants to find out if his wife is ready to leave as well. He shouts at the top of his voice, \&quot;Shall we go home 'Mother of six?\&quot; His wife, irritated by her husband's lack of discretion shouts right back, \&quot;Anytime you're ready, Father of Four.\&quot; (RIGHT ON, LADY!) ************************************************************************** Marriage (Part V) THE SILENT TREATMENT A man and his wife were having some problems at home and were giving each other the silent treatment. Suddenly the man realized that the next day he would need his wife to wake him at 5:00 AM for an early morning business flight. Not wanting to be the first to break the silence (and LOSE), h e wrote on a piece of paper, \&quot;Please wake me at 5:00 AM.\&quot; He left it where he knew she would find it. The next morning the man woke up, only to discover it was 9:00 AM and he had missed his flight. Furious, he was about to go and see why his wife hadn't wakened him when he noticed a piece of paper by the bed. The paper said, \&quot;It is 5:00 AM. Wake up.\&quot; Men are not equipped for these kinds of contests. God may have created man before woman but there is always a rough draft before the masterpiece. SEND THIS TO SMART WOMEN WHO NEED A LAUGH AND TO MEN YOU THINK CAN HANDLE IT</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	11/15/2004 12:04 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (4 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>heheh, not too bad. i like the jack and jill one too. geez, why did i ever not post here?! i might have remembered that one had i posted to it. lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/16/2004 2:28 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (5 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>If it's an oldie, but still a goodie, I'll post some email fwds.<br />
This one came about a week back.</p>

<p>Still amuses me to see how neither gender is totally right, lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	11/16/2004 7:20 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (6 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>I&acute;M SO SEXY!!!</p>

<p>I DONT NEED ANY BATTLE, OK???</p>

<p>LMAO</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/17/2004 10:45 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (7 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>Why do I imagine a \&quot;RightSaidZag\&quot; singing \&quot;I'm too sexy for battle, too sexy for battle, now I'm laughing like cattle\&quot; lol.</p>

<p>Just got this one in recently and couldn't find anywhere else ta post it: E-mail message</p>

<p> Two farmers, Jim and Bob, are sitting at their favorite bar, drinking beer. Jim turns to Bob and says, \&quot;You know, I'm tired of going through life without an education. Tomorrow I think I'll go to the community college and sign up for some classes.\&quot; Bob thinks it's a good idea, and the two leave.</p>

<p>The next day Jim goes down to the college and meets the dean of admissions, who signs him up for the four basic classes: math,English, history, and logic.</p>

<p> \&quot;Logic?\&quot; Jim says. \&quot;What's that?\&quot;</p>

<p> The dean says, \&quot;I'll show you. Do you own a weedwhacker?\&quot;</p>

<p> \&quot;Yeah.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Then logically because you own a weedwhacker, I think that you would have a yard.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;That's true, I do have a yard.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I'm not done,\&quot; the dean says.</p>

<p>\&quot;Because you have a yard, I think logically that you would have a house.\&quot;</p>

<p> \&quot;Yes, I do have a house.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;And because you have a house, I think that you might logically have a family.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I have a family.\&quot;</p>

<p> \&quot;I'm not done yet. Because you have a family, then logically you must have a wife.\&quot;</p>

<p> \&quot;Yes, I do have a wife.\&quot;</p>

<p> \&quot;And because you have a wife, then logically you must be a<br />
 heterosexual.\&quot;</p>

<p> \&quot;I am a heterosexual. That's amazing, you were able to find out all of that because I have a weedwhacker.\&quot; Excit ed to take the class now, Jim shakes the dean's hand and leaves to go meet Bob at the bar. He tells Bob about his classes, how he is signed up for math, English, history,<br />
and logic.</p>

<p> \&quot;Logic?\&quot; Bob says, \&quot;What's that?\&quot;</p>

<p> Jim says, \&quot;I'll show you. Do you have a weedwhacker?\&quot;</p>

<p> \&quot;No.\&quot;</p>

<p> \&quot;Then you're gay.\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	11/18/2004 8:11 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (8 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>LMAO</p>

<p>I DON'T HAVE IT!!!!</p>

<p>ahahahahhaahahah</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/18/2004 8:00 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (9 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>OMG! You don't have a weedwhacker? lol!</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	11/18/2004 9:48 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (10 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>LMAO</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	11/19/2004 10:22 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (11 of 49) <br />
 	206.11 in reply to 206.7 <br />
lol, the logic of farmers... they sure done got known it all!</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Derkein  	11/20/2004 12:15 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (12 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>dem's does edjumicated pepulz....har har har.....</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	11/22/2004 1:19 pm <br />
To: 	Derkein 	 (13 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>meant no offence to farmer type folks, i know many that can speak english</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	7/9/2005 6:32 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (14 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>How many men does it take to open a beer?<br />
None. It should be opened when she brings it.<br />
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Why is a Laundromat a really bad place to pick up a woman?<br />
Because a woman who can't even afford a washing machine will probably never be able to support you.<br />
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Why do women have smaller feet than men?<br />
It's one of those \&quot;evolutionary things\&quot; that allows<br />
them to stand closer to the kitchen sink.<br />
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How do you know when a woman is about to say something smart?<br />
When she starts a sentence with \&quot;A man once told me.\&quot;<br />
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How do you fix a woman's watch?<br />
You don't. There is a clock on the oven.<br />
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Why do men fart more than women?<br />
Because women can't shut up long enough to<br />
build up the required pressure.<br />
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If your dog is barking at the back door and your wife is yelling at the front door, who do you let in first?<br />
The dog, of course. He'll shut up once you let him in.<br />
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What's worse than a Male Chauvinist Pig?<br />
A woman who won't do what she's told<br />
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\&quot;Scientists have discovered a food that diminishes<br />
a woman's sex drive by 90%.\&quot;<br />
It's called a Wedding Cake.<br />
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Why do men die before their wives?<br />
They want to.<br />
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Women will never be equal to men until they can<br />
walk down the street with a bald head and a beer<br />
gut, and still think they are sexy.<br />
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In the beginning, God created the earth and rested.<br />
Then God created Man and rested.<br />
Then God created Woman.<br />
Since then, neither God nor Man has rested. Boy ain't this the truth!<br />
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*I'm not sure if Mr.GLaD wants to be creditted with these, but they're funny as hell in a way that sets the stiffoids off in funnier ways, lol.*</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	7/9/2005 6:40 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (15 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message<br />
Subject: FW: President 2008</p>

<p>Okay guys, here we are discussing already the future President of the United States in the Year 2008.</p>

<p>Almost everybody that I talk to, fears that Hillary Clinton will be running for that office.</p>

<p>Wellllllllllll, I have a far better candidate. And I'm damn sure that once you guys know who I'm for, you will also agree.</p>

<p>For those of you who would like another choice for President, I have I am sure...........the best solution:</p>

<p>It is probably time we have any other woman but Hillary as President. My choice, and I hope yours as well is a very special Lady who has all the answers to our problems.</p>

<p>PLEASE give it a thought when you have a moment............</p>

<p>MAXINE FOR PRESIDENT.</p>

<p>\&quot;She can certainly speak her mind!\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Why not, right?\&quot;</p>

<p>Very eloquently put............don't you think?</p>

<p>1. Maxine on \&quot;Driver Safety\&quot; - \&quot;I can't use the cell phone in the car. I have to keep my hands free for making gestures.\&quot;.......</p>

<p>2. Maxine on \&quot;Life\&quot; - \&quot;Life is like an oven. It burns my a**!\&quot;</p>

<p>3. Maxine on \&quot;Housework\&quot; - \&quot;I do my housework in the nude. It gives me an incentive to clean the mirrors as quickly as possible.\&quot;</p>

<p>4.Maxine on \&quot;Lawn Care\&quot; - \&quot;The key to a nice-looking lawn is a good mower. I recommend one who is muscular and shirtless.\&quot;</p>

<p>5. Maxine on \&quot;The Perfect Man\&quot; - 'All I'm looking for is a guy who'll do what I want, when I want, for as long as I want, and then go away. Or wait nearby, like a Dust Buster, charged up and ready when needed.\&quot;</p>

<p>6. Maxine on \&quot;Work\&quot; - \&quot;My performance at work has really improved over the years. Now I can nail a co-worker with a paper-clip shot from a rubber band at 20 yards.\&quot;</p>

<p>7. Maxine on \&quot;Technology Revolution\&quot; - \&quot;My idea of rebooting is kicking somebody in the ass twice.\&quot;</p>

<p>8. Maxine on \&quot;Aging\&quot; -\&quot;Take every birthday with a grain of salt. This works much better if the salt accompanies a large Margarita.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I'm telling you guys!.......she's the perfect candidate.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;My thoughts exactly\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;So don't forget.........come November 2008 - - - VOTE FOR MAXINE FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. No one better for the job.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>*Better Hillary than yet another continuation on the sad tale of our own ignorance personified and bringing us closer and closer to complete ruination. But maxine's a nice choice too, lol. Thanks to the High Commander for this transmission.*</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	3/31/2006 8:45 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (16 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>New Husband Store</p>

<p>A store that sells new husbands has just opened in New York City,  where a woman may go to choose a husband. </p>

<p>Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates:</p>

<p>You may visit this store ONLY ONCE! </p>

<p>There are six floors and the value of the products increase as the shopper ascends the flights.</p>

<p>The shopper may choose any item from a particular floor, or may choose to go up to the next floor, but you cannot go back down except to exit the building!</p>

<p>So, a woman goes to the Husband Store to find a husband. </p>

<p>On the first floor the sign on the door reads: </p>

<p>Floor 1 - These men Have Jobs.<br />
The second floor sign reads: </p>

<p>Floor 2 - These men Have Jobs and Love Kids.</p>

<p>The third floor sign reads: </p>

<p>Floor 3 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, and are Extremely Good Looking.  \&quot;Wow,\&quot; she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going.</p>

<p>She goes to the fourth floor and sign reads: </p>

<p>Floor 4 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, are Drop-dead Good Looking and Help With Housework.</p>

<p>\&quot;Oh, mercy me!\&quot;  she exclaims, \&quot;I can hardly stand it!\&quot;  Still, she goes to the fifth floor and sign reads: </p>

<p>Floor 5 - These men Have Jobs, Love Kids, are Drop-dead Gorgeous, Help With Housework, and Have a Strong Romantic Streak.</p>

<p>She is so tempted to stay, but she goes to the sixth floor and the sign reads:</p>

<p>Floor 6 - You are visitor 31,456,012 to this floor.  There are no men on this floor.  This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible to please. Thank you for shopping at The Husband Store.</p>

<p>To avoid gender bias charges, the store's owner opened a New Wives store just across the street.</p>

<p>The first floor has wives that love sex.</p>

<p>The second floor has wives that love sex and have money.</p>

<p>The third through sixth floors have never been visited.</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	4/6/2006 12:28 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (17 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>Tee hee hee heeeeeh.</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;Message 18 of 49 was Deleted&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	4/9/2006 9:02 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (19 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>Message 18 of 18 was deleted, lol, musta been a gem!</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	4/11/2006 7:39 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (20 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>O_O</p>

<p>Who done that?</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	4/18/2006 5:19 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (21 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>Who done what?</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	4/24/2006 1:29 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (22 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>Shrugs.</p>

<p>Post 18. :P</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	4/24/2006 4:15 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (23 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>Oh that.</p>

<p>Must have been part of the Zagreo Purge of '06.</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	manco963  	4/25/2006 2:33 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (24 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>A man was walking along a Florida beach and stumbled across an old lamp. He picked it up and rubbed it, and out popped a genie.</p>

<p>The genie said, \&quot;OK, You released me from the lamp, blah blah blah. This is the fourth time this month, and I'm getting a little sick of these wishes so you can forget about three... You only get one wish!\&quot;</p>

<p>The man sat, and thought about it for a while and said, \&quot;I've always wanted to go to Hawaii, but I'm scared to fly, and I get very seasick. Could you build me a bridge to Hawaii so I can drive over there to visit?\&quot;</p>

<p>The genie laughed and said, \&quot;That's impossible!!!</p>

<p>Think of the logistics of that! How would the supports ever reach the bottom of the Pacific? Think of how much concrete -- how much steel!! No, think of another wish.\&quot;</p>

<p>The man said, \&quot;OK, I'll try to think of a really good wish.\&quot;</p>

<p>Finally, he said, \&quot;I've been married and divorced four times. My wives always said that I don't care and that I'm insensitive.</p>

<p>So, I wish that I could understand women, know how they feel inside, and what they're thinking when they give me the silent treatment. Know why they're crying, know what they really want when they say \&quot;nothing,\&quot;, know how to make them truly happy.\&quot;</p>

<p>The genie said, \&quot;Do you want that bridge to be two lanes or four?\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	4/25/2006 5:31 pm <br />
To: 	manco963 	 (25 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>*LoL, oh very well, Four, sigh.*</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	5/1/2006 12:18 pm <br />
To: 	manco963 	 (26 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>Shucks. Can't we all just leave it \&quot;nothing\&quot;? Cause you don't wanna know what I'm really thinking. \&quot;Nothing\&quot; means that I'm probably really ticked off and want to beat you to a pulp, or that I'm gonna cry and make you feel bad. And everybody's happiest if neither of these things happen. :D</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/26/2006 5:16 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (27 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>{Name Omitted because I don't think he's THAT Brave, lol!}</p>

<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>Subject: Brave men</p>

<p>Pardon the metrics. I got it from my bro-in-law in Ireland. Lol!!!</p>

<p>&gt; BRAVE MEN<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; What's the definition of the bravest man in the world??<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; The man who comes home drunk, covered in lipstick and smelling of<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; perfume, then slaps his wife on the backside and says: \&quot;You're next,<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; fatty.\&quot;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; ********************************<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; Man walks into the bedroom with a sheep under his arm while his wife is<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; lying in bed reading.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; Man says: \&quot;This is the pig I have &szlig;&times; with when you've got a headache.\&quot;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; Wife replies: \&quot;I think you'll find that is a sheep.\&quot;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; Man replies: \&quot;I think you'll find I was talking to the sheep.\&quot;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; ********************************<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; A man walks into his bedroom and sees his wife packing a suitcase.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; He asks, \&quot;What are you doing?\&quot;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; She answers, \&quot;I'm moving to London.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; I heard &para;&reg;&oslash;&szlig;&thorn;&thorn;&thorn;&szlig; there get paid &Acirc;&pound;400 for doing what I do for you for<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; free.\&quot;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; Later that night, on her way out, the wife walks into the bedroom and<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; sees her husband packing his suitcase.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; When she asks him where he's going, he replies, \&quot;I'm coming too I want<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; to see how you live on &Acirc;&pound;800 a year\&quot;.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; *********************************<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; A woman was shopping at her local supermarket where she selected: 2<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; liters of low fat milk, a carton of eggs, 2 liters of orange juice, a<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; head of lettuce, half a dozen tomatoes, a 500g jar of coffee, a 250g<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; pack of bacon<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; As she was unloading her items on the conveyor belt to check out, a<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; drunk standing behind her watched as she placed the items in front of<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; the cashier.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; While the cashier was ringing up her purchases, the drunk calmly<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; stated,\&quot;You must be single.\&quot;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; The woman was a bit startled by this proclamation, but she was intrigued<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; by the derelict's intuition, since she was indeed single.  She looked at<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; her six items on the belt and saw nothing particularly unusual about her<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; selections that could have tipped off the Drunk to her marital status.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; Curiosity getting the better of her, she said, \&quot;Well, you know what,<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; you're absolutely correct. But how on earth did you know that?\&quot;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; The drunk replied, \&quot;Cos you're ugly.\&quot;<br />
&gt;</p>
 
<p>{There's that fine fine line between bravery and foolishness, lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	6/6/2006 2:39 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (28 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>I nearly choked to death laughing at the first two. Ohh MAN! LMFAO!</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	6/6/2006 2:41 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (29 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>AHAHAHAAAAHA! Had to read 'em again. LOL LOL!</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/6/2006 5:56 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (30 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>{Heheheh, men vs women, what's the current score here?}</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;31&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	6/8/2006 1:49 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (31 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>I think that the men have a rather demanding lead. There just aren't all that many jokes slamming men. We all know that you're nothing but hrny bastrds, what's left to joke about?? Jussssst kidding! Really!! I love guys! :D</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;32&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	6/8/2006 1:50 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (32 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>Ahem, I understand if that one went too far. :)</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;33&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/8/2006 5:20 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (33 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>*Not too far, I mean not Really, any other men feel that went too far? Men are pigs anyways, no wait, pigs are kind clean sensitive creatures, men are scum, lol. I'd have thought the women would be in the lead for this one, most of these are email forwards sent to me by women.*</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;34&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	6/13/2006 1:02 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (34 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>They may be from women, but look who's getting slammed in those jokes, lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;35&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/13/2006 7:03 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (35 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>*True true, ok run me up a score and I'll see if we can't even this out some. Or would that be cheating? LoL!*</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;36&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	6/16/2006 1:08 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (36 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>Subjectively, I calculate the score to be 9 to 19 for men. Of course, that's just my opinion. Some scored more than one, some didn't even score. :)</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;37&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/16/2006 6:04 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (37 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>*I think that's why some men are bitter, they didn't score, lol.*</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;38&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	8/10/2006 5:25 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (38 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message<br />
Subject: Because I Am A Man</p>

<p>Because I'm a man, when I lock my keys in the car I will fiddle with a wire long after hypothermia, or heat stroke, has set in. AAA is not an option. I will win.<br />
__________________________________________________<br />
Because I'm a man, when the car isn't running very well, I will pop the hood and stare at the engine as if I know what I'm looking at. If another man shows up, one of us will say to the other, \&quot;I used to be able to fix these things, but now with all these computers and everything, I wouldn't know where to start.\&quot; We will then drink beer and break wind as a form of Holy Communion.<br />
__________________________________________________<br />
Because I'm a man, when I catch a cold, I need someone to bring me soup and take care of me while I lie in bed and moan. You're a woman. You never get as sick as I do, so for you this isn't a problem.<br />
___________________________________________________<br />
Because I'm a man, I can be relied upon to purchase basic groceries at the store, like milk or bread. I cannot be expected to find exotic items like \&quot;cumin\&quot; or \&quot;tofu.\&quot; For all I know, these are the same thing.<br />
And never, under any circumstances, expect me to pick up anything for which \&quot;feminine hygiene product\&quot; is a euphemism.<br />
___________________________________________________<br />
Because I'm a man, when one of our appliances stops working, I will insist on taking it apart, despite evidence that this will just cost me twice as much, once the repair person gets here and has to put it back together.<br />
___________________________________________________<br />
Because I'm a man, I must hold the television remote control in my hand while I watch TV. If the thing has been misplaced, I may miss a whole show looking for it (though one time I was able to survive by holding a calculator)...applies to engineers mainly.<br />
___________________________________________________<br />
Because I'm a man, I do not want to visit your mother, or have your mother come visit us, or talk to her when she calls, or think about her any more than I have to Whatever you got her for Mother's Day is okay; I don't need to see it. And don't forget to pick up something for my mother too.<br />
___________________________________________________<br />
Because I'm a man, you don't have to ask me if I liked the movie.<br />
Chances are, if you're crying at the end of it, I didn't....<br />
and if you are feeling amorous afterwards...then I will certainly at least remember the name and recommend it to others.<br />
__________________________________________________<br />
Because I'm a man, I think what you're wearing is fine. I thought what you were wearing five minutes ago was fine, too. Either pair of shoes is fine. With the belt or without it, looks fine. Your hair is fine. You look fine. Can we just go now?<br />
___________________________________________________<br />
Because I'm a man, and this is, after all, the year 2005, I will share equally in the housework. You just do the laundry, the cooking, the cleaning, the vacuuming, and the dishes, and I'll do the rest...<br />
like looking for my socks, or like wandering around in the garden with a beer wondering what to do.<br />
___________________________________________________<br />
This has been a public service message for Women to better<br />
understand the Male.</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;39&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	MidniteSun  	8/31/2006 12:36 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (39 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>Why Women Lie!</p>

<p>One day, while a seamstress was sewing while sitting close to a river, her thimble fell into the river. When she cried out, the Lord appeared and asked, \&quot;Why are you crying?\&quot; The seamstress replied that her thimble had fallen into the water, and she needed the thimble to make her living.</p>

<p>The Lord went down into the water and reappeared with a golden thimble. \&quot;Is this your thimble?\&quot; the Lord asked. The seamstress replied, \&quot;No.\&quot; The Lord again went down and came up with a silver thimble. \&quot;Is this your thimble?\&quot; the Lord asked. Again, the seamstress replied, \&quot;No.\&quot; The Lord went down again and came up with a wooden thimble. \&quot;Is this your thimble?\&quot; the Lord asked. The seamstress replied, \&quot;Yes.\&quot; The Lord was pleased with the woman's honesty and gave her all three thimbles to keep, and the seamstress went home happy.</p>

<p>Some time later, the seamstress was walking with her husband along the riverbank, and her husband fell into the river. When she cried out, The Lord again appeared and asked her, \&quot;Why are you crying?\&quot; \&quot;Oh Lord, my husband has fallen into the water!\&quot; The Lord went down into the water and came up with Mel Gibson. \&quot;Is this your husband?\&quot; the Lord asked. \&quot;Yes,\&quot; cried the seamstress. The Lord was furious. \&quot;You lied! That is an untruth!\&quot;</p>

<p>The seamstress replied, \&quot;Oh, forgive me, my Lord. It is a misunderstanding. You see, if I had said 'no' to Mel Gibson, you would have come up with Tom Cruise. Then if I said 'no' to him, you would have come up with my husband. Had I then said 'yes,' you would have given me all three. Lord, I am a poor woman and am not able to take care of all three husbands, so THAT'S why I said yes to Mel Gibson.\&quot;</p>

<p>The moral of this story is: Whenever a woman lies, it is for a good and honorable reason, and for the benefit of others.</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;40&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	manco963  	9/8/2006 3:52 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (40 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>A man wanted to determine if both his wife and mistress were faithful to him. So he decided to send them on the same cruise, then later question each one on the other's behavior.</p>

<p>When his wife returned, he asked her about the people on the trip in general, then casually asked her about the specific behavior of the passenger he knew to be his mistress.</p>

<p>\&quot;She slept with nearly every man on the ship,\&quot; his wife reported.</p>

<p>The disheartened man then rendezvoused with his cheating mistress to ask her the same questions about his wife.</p>

<p>\&quot;She was a real lady,\&quot; his mistress said.</p>

<p>\&quot;How so?\&quot; the encouraged man asked.</p>

<p>\&quot;She came on board with her husband and never left his side.\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;41&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/8/2006 4:50 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (41 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>*LMAO! Heheheheh. Good stuff, when the posts hit 50 I'll tally up a score and see which sexist, male or female, has the upper claw.*</p>

<p>{Not any one in particular, hypothetical personification. Our Male is a figure named BillyBob, he likes hunting, football, beer, leather, metal, old rusty vehicles, jerky, cigars, weight lifting, and is a closet G.I.Joe collector. Our Female is SuzyAnne, she likes, whatever it is that women say they like, lmao, jk, that one was low and it doesn't count, lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;42&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	9/14/2006 3:34 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (42 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message</p>
 
<p>There was this couple that had been married for 20 years. Every time they made love the husband always insisted on shutting off the light. Well, after 20 years the wife felt this was ridiculous.</p>
 
<p>She figures she would break him out of this crazy habit.</p>
 
<p>So one night, while they were in the middle of a wild, screaming, romantic session, she turned on the lights. She looked down and saw her husband was holding a battery-operated leisure device... a vibrator! Soft, wonderful and larger than a real one. She went completely ballistic. \&quot;You impotent bastard,\&quot; She screamed at him, \&quot;How could you be lying to me all of these years? You better explain yourself!\&quot;</p>
 
<p> <br />
The husband looks her straight in the eyes and says<br />
calmly: \&quot;I'll explain the toy . . . you explain the kids.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>OOOOOPPSSSS!!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;43&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	9/14/2006 3:39 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (43 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>Subject: Adult Content</p>

<p>I, the &para;�, hereby request a raise in salary for the following<br />
reasons:</p>

<p>1. I do physical labor.</p>

<p>2. I work at great depths.</p>

<p>3. I plunge head first into everything I do.</p>

<p>4. I do not get weekends or public holidays off.</p>

<p>5. I work in a damp environment.</p>

<p>6. I work in a dark area that has poor ventilation.</p>

<p>7. I work in high temperatures.</p>

<p>8. My work exposes me to diseases.</p>

<p>Dear &para;�,<br />
After assessing your request, and considering the arguments you have raised, the management denies YOUR request for the following reasons:</p>

<p>1. You do not work 8 hours straight.</p>

<p>2. You WORK IN SHORT SPURTS &amp; fall asleep after EACH brief work period.</p>

<p>3. You do not always follow the orders of the management team.</p>

<p>4. You do not stay in your designated area, and are often seen visiting other locations.</p>

<p>5. You do not take initiative - you need to be pressured and stimulated in order to start working.</p>

<p>6. You leave the workplace rather messy at the end of your shift.</p>

<p>7. You don't always observe necessary safety regulations, such as wearing the correct protective clothing.</p>

<p>8. You will retire LONG before you are 65.</p>

<p>9. You are unable to work double shifts.</p>

<p>10. You sometimes leave your designated work area before you have completed the assigned task.</p>

<p>11. And if that were not all, you have constantly been seen entering and exiting the workplace carrying two suspicious-looking bags.</p>

<p>Sincerely, The &para;�ߥ Management</p>

<p>PLUS:<br />
5 reasons not to be a &para;�...<br />
1. You're bald your whole life.<br />
2. You have a hole in your head.<br />
3. Your neighbors are nuts.<br />
4. The guy behind you is an ass hole and...<br />
5. Every time you get excited, you throw up and then faint.</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;44&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	MidniteSun  	9/18/2006 3:28 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (44 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>W.I.C.O.E.</p>

<p>(Women In Charge Of Everything)</p>

<p>is proud to announce the opening of its</p>

<p>EVENING CLASSES FOR MEN!</p>

<p>OPEN TO MEN ONLY</p>

<p>Note: due to the complexity and level of difficulty, each course will accept a maximum of eight participants.<br />
The course is in sessions lasting two days, and topics covered in this course include:</p>

<p>DAY ONE</p>

<p><br />
HOW TO WATER THE PLANTS<br />
Step by step guide with slide presentation</p>

<p>TOILET ROLLS -- DO THEY GROW ON THE HOLDERS?<br />
-Roundtable discussion</p>

<p>DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LAUNDRY BASKET &amp; FLOOR<br />
-Practicing with hamper (Pictures and graphics)</p>

<p>DISHES &amp; SILVERWARE; DO THEY LEVITATE/FLY TO KITCHEN SINK OR DISHWASHER BY THEMSELVES?<br />
-Debate among a panel of experts.</p>

<p>REMOTE CONTROL<br />
-Losing the remote control - Help line and support groups</p>

<p>LEARNING HOW TO FIND THINGS<br />
-Starting with looking in the right place instead of turning the house upside down while screaming - Open forum</p>

<p>DAY TWO</p>

<p><br />
EMPTY MILK CARTONS; DO THEY BELONG IN THE FRIDGE OR THE GARBAGE?<br />
-Group discussion and role play</p>

<p>HEALTH WATCH; BRINGING HER FLOWERS IS NOT HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH<br />
-PowerPoint presentation</p>

<p>REAL MEN ASK FOR DIRECTIONS WHEN LOST<br />
-Testimonial from the one man who did</p>

<p>IS IT GENETICALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SIT QUIETLY AS SHE PARALLEL PARKS?<br />
-Driving simulation</p>

<p>LIVING WITH ADULTS; BASIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN YOUR MOTHER AND YOUR SPOUSE<br />
-Online class and role playing</p>

<p>HOW TO BE THE IDEAL SHOPPING COMPANION<br />
-Relaxation exercises, meditation and breathing techniques</p>

<p>REMEMBERING IMPORTANT DATES &amp; CALLING WHEN YOU'RE GOING TO BE LATE<br />
-Bring your calendar or PDA to class</p>

<p>GETTING OVER IT; LEARNING HOW TO LIVE WITH BEING WRONG ALL THE TIME<br />
-Individual counselors available</p>

<p>WHEN SHE IS HAVING A BAD DAY: THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SYMPATHETIC LISTENING AND ASININE ADVICE<br />
-Practical tips on body language and phrasing responses</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;45&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-6 11:31 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (45 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>(Post#45 sees This Battle scoring a Fatality!)</p>

<p>E-mail message<br />
Subject: UT-OH<br />
Rick was in trouble. He forgot his wedding anniversary. His wife was really angry.</p>

<p>She told him \&quot; Tomorrow morning, I expect to find a gift in the driveway<br />
that goes from 0 to 200 in less than 6 seconds. AND IT BETTER BE THERE!!&acirc;&euro;</p>

<p>The next morning Rick got up early and left for work. When his wife woke up she looked out the window and sure enough there was a box gift-wrapped in the middle of the driveway.</p>

<p>Confused, the wife put on her robe and ran out to the driveway, and brought the box back in the house. She opened it and found a brand new bathroom scale.</p>

<p>Rick has been missing since Friday.</p>

<p>Please pray for him</p>

<p>I'd say that one was self inflicted, hence no score either way but to be fair he did have help lol.</p>

<p>(Was listening to way too much Andrew Dice Clay last night when he talks about getting his sweety a gift, a broom! Bad bad bad, so knowing he screwed up he rushed to make sincere amends, and bought her a dustpan to go with it. We haven't heard from ol ADC for about a decade have we? I think know what happened. He proclaimed his love of uh hotline phone sleaze. He then said when they come out with a way for you to See the person you're talkydirting with he'd never leave the house ever again. I really think he's lost his good looks lol and become worse than those he used to ridicule in his comedy acts, HIDE YOU BALD FAT HUNCHBACK HA ha who's laughing now.)</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;46&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	Aug-6 3:25 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (46 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>(Aqrn figured she'd better not move the contents to here...)</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;47&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_Agrajag_  	Aug-6 3:25 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (47 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>Dearly departed - we are gathered here today to celebrate the life of Rick...</p>&quot;
&quot;76&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<font color="#808080">            <br />
User talk:Cobalt Manticore<br />
From The Shartak Wiki<br />
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I've been requested to represent to the WikiShartak the personages of myself, and Crucipher Astrogoth and Aluminus Kann, and when the time comes, to contribute other relevant to us matters. <br />
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From the wild smelly streets of Malton we came, an island vacation in mind. <br />
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Formerly having satifactorily establishing Shade and Chaos's representation to Malton and UrbanDead, we seek new territory. We seek Adventure! <br />
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We found Shartak! <br />
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Character Concepts!: <br />
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Crucipher Astrogoth, a warlock like character, Outsider Settler actually, but a living defiance to witch trials and other religious persecutions in new worlds where new lives and ways of life were supposed to be allowed. They will be now. An outsider character who learns and respects the ways of his new homeland. <br />
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Cobalt Manticore, a Native Shaman archetype like none other, or at least I'm trying to keep it that way, lol. History's shown that the indigenous people of all conquered lands wound up losing their place. Not this time. The lands stay for me and mine and those who can live peacefully with others. <br />
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And so it is. <br />
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Aluminus Kann, Pirate, from lands nobody has heard of comes this odd eccentric character, part guru part rogue, half malicious half mischievous, all unpredictable. He could be said to be Out Of This World, which comes bizarrly close to his truth. He is the Razor's Edge of our group, and definitely the most dangerous. <br />
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We've been into Battletech, Shadowrun, D&D, Shade, LOTR, Chess, Uno, Spin The Bottle, MECH, Bots2Rumble, FlashEM, [Yes, Flash can be a game too, at least the people there helped make it one!] and much much more than currently comes to mind. We know Gaming, we'll give as good as we get or we'll keep tabs. You can play With us or Against us, or just around us. <br />
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Retrieved from<br />
<a href="http://wiki.shartak.com/index.php/User_talk:Cobalt_Manticore">http://wiki.shartak.com/index.php/User_talk:Cobalt_Manticore</a><br />
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[Your quick look into the old character concepts and a gateway link into bigger and badder things as you walk into the Shartak wiki through our hut, so t speak.]
<div class="sig">[The Absence of Evidence is... very irritating.]</div>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;48&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-6 6:46 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (48 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>Aaaahh! You're getting marriaged! That's a fun scary thought lol I used to like startling myself with that realization sometimes. What?! I'm getting married!? I'm gonna be Mr Somebody Else? Wait? No? Someone else but not related to me is gonna have my last name too and but half of all my stuff? NO WAY IN HELL! In fact, the effect never wears off. Here some 6 - 7 years later, I forget which and don't tell you know who lol, but that thought will wake me right out of a deep sleep and having me turning the car back onto my side of the road in no time.</p>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;49&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	Aug-7 1:09 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (49 of 49) </p>
 	
<p>Yup, we's been engaged since Oct 8, 2005.</p>

<p>Just waiting on the money, we care not about the time and place. Someplace cheap, so we have more money to spend on ME! =)</p>

<p>Ag too.</p>&quot;
&quot;116&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	EJagana  	6/1/2005 4:27 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>Thought  I would start a little Canadian propaganda sheet:</p>
 
<p><br />
An American's View of Canada</p>

<p>(This editorial ran in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in August 2003)</p>

<p>It's not just the weather that's cooler in Canada: You live next door to a clean-cut, quiet guy. He never plays loud music or throws raucous parties. He doesn't gossip over the fence, just smiles politely and offers you some tomatoes. His lawn is cared-for, his house is neat as a pin and you get the feeling he doesn't always lock his front door. He wears Dockers. You hardly know he's there. And then one day you discover that he has pot in his basement, spends his weekends at peace marches and that guy you've seen mowing the yard is his spouse.</p>

<p>Allow me to introduce Canada. The Canadians are so quiet that you may have forgotten they're up there, but they've been busy doing some surprising things. It's like discovering that the mice you are dimly aware of in your attic have been building an espresso machine.</p>

<p>Did you realize, for example, that our reliable little tag-along brother never joined the Coalition of the Willing? Canada wasn't willing, as it turns out, to join the fun in Iraq. I can only assume American diner menus weren't angrily changed to include \&quot;freedom bacon,\&quot; because nobody here eats the stuff anyway.</p>

<p>And then there's the wild drug situation: Canadian doctors are authorized to dispense medical marijuana. Parliament is considering legislation that would not exactly legalize marijuana possession, as you may have heard, but would reduce the penalty for possession of under 15 grams to a fine, like a speeding ticket. This is to allow law enforcement to concentrate resources on traffickers; if your garden is full of wasps, it's smarter to go for the nest rather than trying to swat every individual bug. Or, in the United States, bong.</p>

<p>Now, here's the part that I, as an American, can't understand. These poor benighted pinkos are doing everything wrong. They have a drug problem: Marijuana offenses have doubled since 1991. And Canada has strict gun control laws, which means that the criminals must all be heavily armed, the law-abiding civilians helpless and the government on the verge of a massive confiscation campaign. (The laws have been in place since the '70s, but I'm sure the government will get around to the confiscation eventually.) They don't even have a death penalty!</p>

<p>And yet ... nationally, overall crime in Canada has been declining since 1991. Violent crimes fell 13 percent in 2002. Of course, there are still crimes committed with guns - brought in from the United States, which has become the major illegal weapons supplier for all of North America - but my theory is that the surge in pot-smoking has rendered most criminals too relaxed to commit violent crimes. They're probably more focused on shoplifting boxes of Ho-Hos from convenience stores.</p>

<p>And then there's the most reckless move of all: Just last month, Canada decided to allow and recognize same-sex marriages. Merciful moose, what can they be thinking? Will there be married Mounties (they always get their man!)? Dudley Do-Right was sweet on Nell, not Mel! We must be the only ones who really care about families. Not enough to make sure they all have health insurance, of course, but more than those libertines up north.</p>

<p>This sort of behavior is a clear and present danger to all our stereotypes about Canada. It's supposed to be a cold, wholesome country of polite, beer-drinking hockey players, not founded by freedom-fighters in a bloody revolution but quietly assembled by loyalists and royalists more interested in order and good government than liberty and independence. But if we are the rugged individualists, why do we spend so much of our time trying to get everyone to march in lockstep? And if Canadians are so reserved and moderate, why are they so progressive about letting people do what they want to?</p>

<p>Canadians are, as a nation, less religious than we are, according to polls. As a result, Canada's government isn't influenced by large, well-organized religious groups and thus has more in common with those of Scandinavia than those of the United States, or, say, Iran.</p>

<p>Canada signed the Kyoto global warming treaty, lets 19-year-olds drink, has more of its population living in urban areas and accepts more immigrants per capita than the United States. These are all things we've been told will wreck our society. But I guess Canadians are different, because theirs seems oddly sound.</p>

<p>Like teenagers, we fiercely idolize individual freedom but really demand that everyone be the same. But the Canadians seem more adult - more secure. They aren't afraid of foreigners. They aren't afraid of homosexuality. Most of all, they're not afraid of each other.</p>

<p>I wonder if America will ever be that cool.</p>&quot;
&quot;116&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	6/1/2005 11:12 am <br />
To: 	EJagana 	 (2 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>CONGRATULATIONS, PEOPLE OF CANADA!!!!!</p>

<p>THE NEW MISS UNIVERSE IS EXTREMELY GORGEOUS!!!!</p>

<p>SHE LOOKS LIKE A REAL GODDESS!!!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;116&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	EJagana  	6/1/2005 5:32 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (3 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>The Meaning of Eh!<br />
It is quite obvious that some people are having a tough time understanding Canadians, so the following will run through a very brief translation of the Canadian 'dialect' and hopefully ease some minds out there.<br />
EH = pronounced AY (similar, but not the same as huh)<br />
Eh is a useful word that is very important and is the basis of all Canadian communications. It is used in conjunction with other words, or simply by itself. The tone or the slight differences in exclamation also changes the meaning:-<br />
Eh? = what did you say?<br />
Eh? = what do you think?<br />
EH? = something to say just to end a sentence.<br />
Ehhhh!! = WOW!!<br />
EH!? = what do you mean?<br />
Eh?? = your joking!!!??<br />
EH!! = Hello..(you off in the distance!!!)<br />
Eh? want a doughnut or some Tim Bits?<br />
Eh! = sure!!<br />
Eh!Eh! = coffee double-cream too please!<br />
Eh? = what you say when you realize you have no money to pay for it.<br />
Eh..cmon, eh? = asking them to let you pay for it next time.<br />
hey..eh! = want to go to the drive-in movie??<br />
Eh...uhuh = yes sure!<br />
Eh..y'know = I'll pick you up at 8:00 (8:30 in Newfoundland).<br />
Eh..cmon!! = well that's early..but ok.<br />
Eh..wanna? eh? = lets fool around ...<br />
EHHHHHHH = sounds coming from the car.<br />
hey..um..er eh... = I'm pregnant!<br />
EH????????? = how did that happen?<br />
EHHehhEHHehhEHHH = sounds from the delivery room.<br />
EHHH-ehh, EHHH-ehh = baby's first cry.<br />
Ehh..whadya think eh? = marry me.</p>

<p>Other interesting Canadian terms:-<br />
hoser = a good friend..<br />
take off! = you are kidding, no way, fly an airplane.<br />
skates = what all canadians wear as first shoes (that's why we walk funny).<br />
lumberjack = something in our genes..<br />
Newfoundland screech = a nice (?) little distilled drink ....!<br />
swish = a drink made from leftover screech barrels.<br />
sixty-pounder = large bottle of screech.<br />
The Rock = Newfoundland.<br />
Newfoundland = pronounced NOOFUNLAN.<br />
Dory = Newfoundland cruise liner.<br />
Toronto = pronounced Trawna.<br />
Lotus Land = British Columbia (when it is not raining).<br />
Lake Ontario = where all sewers drain into.<br />
Two-Four = case of 24 bottles/cans of beer.<br />
Yukon Dew Me = A drink.<br />
Over by = no one has deciphered that term yet.</p>

<p>........... So if you hear a Canadian talking like this:-<br />
Hey..eh..cmon eh hoser! y'know take off!! EH?? umm err well, hey, ok, eh!<br />
It's very friendly! ...... and we really DON'T talk like that!</p>

<p>Some things that are really cool and unique in or about Canada:</p>

<p>Crispy Crunch.<br />
Smarties.<br />
McIntosh toffee bars.<br />
Red Rose tea (Only in Canada ....Pity!).<br />
Timbits (we will not tell you what they are, if you don't know!).<br />
The size of Canadian footballs and football fields and, one less down.<br />
Lacrosse is Canadian.<br />
Hockey is Canadian.<br />
Basketball is Canadian.<br />
Ogopogo is Canadian (Ogopogo, a distant and less-famous relative of the Lock Ness Monster, is said to sill live in Lake Okanagan, B.C.)<br />
Molson's (beer) is Canadian.<br />
The biggest flags ever seen at the Olympic closing ceremonies were Canadian (twice...and the second one was smuggled in against a rule that was made because of the first one).<br />
Way better beer commercials here.<br />
Much Music kicks MTV's butt.<br />
Tim Horton's kicks Dunkin Donut's butt.<br />
Maple Syrup kicks Mrs. Butterworth's butt (I don't know about Aunt Jemima).<br />
In the war of 1812 we burned the White house and most of Washington.<br />
Our \&quot;Civil war\&quot; was led by a drunken, and possibly insane William Lyon McKenzie.<br />
Our civil war was a bar fight that lasted a little less than an hour.<br />
The only person arrested and hanged after our civil war was an American mercenary who slept in and missed the whole fight, showing up just in time to get caught.<br />
The Hudson Bay company once owned 1/11th of the Earth's surface.<br />
The average dog sled team can kill and devour a grown human in less than three minutes.<br />
We don't have much of a taste for powdered bear testicles, but we know who does, and we're willing to sell them.<br />
We wear socks (black ones, if possible) with our sandals.<br />
We knew plaid flannel was cool way before Seattle did.<br />
We can out-drink most Americans.<br />
We don't often marry our kinfolk.<br />
The light bulb was actually invented by a Canadian. (Henry Woodward patented it in 1874). The patent was bought by some obscure American named Edison who improved upon the design and took credit for inventing it.<br />
Other Canadian inventions include: duct tape, insulin, walkie talkies, roller skates, Superman, air-conditioned vehicles, acrylics, standard time (and daylight saving time), the paint-roller, the radio compass, snowmobiles, jet skis, improved zippers, and the handles on cardboard beer cases, etc.,etc., etc. (there are thousands more!)</p>

<p>You know you're Canadian if :</p>

<p>You stand in \&quot;line-ups\&quot; or \&quot;queues\&quot; (in Victoria, BC) at the movie, not lines.<br />
You're not offended by the term, \&quot;Homo Milk\&quot;.<br />
You understand the sentence, \&quot;Could you please pass me a serviette, I just spilled my<br />
BOWL OF POUTINE\&quot; !<br />
You eat chocolate bars instead of candy bars.<br />
You drink pop, not soda.<br />
You had a Prime Minister who wasn't fluent in either of the official languages (English &amp; French).<br />
You know what it means to be 'on the pogey'.<br />
You know that a mickey and 2-4's mean \&quot;Party at thecamp, eh?!\&quot;<br />
You can drink legally while still a teen in some provinces.<br />
You talk about the weather with strangers and friends alike.<br />
You don't know or care about the fuss with Cuba, it's just a cheap place to travel with very good cigars (and no Americans!).<br />
When there is a social problem, you turn to your government to fix it, instead of telling them to stay out of it.<br />
You're not sure if the leader of your nation has EVER had sex and you don't WANT to know if he has!<br />
You get milk in bags as well as cartons and plastic jugs.<br />
Pike is a type of fish, not some part of a highway.<br />
You drive on a highway, not a freeway.<br />
You know what a Robertson screwdriver is.<br />
You have Canadian Tire money in your kitchen drawers.<br />
You know that Mounties \&quot;don't always look like that.\&quot;<br />
You dismiss all beers under 6% as \&quot;for children and the elderly.\&quot;<br />
You know that the Friendly Giant isn't a vegetable product line.<br />
You know that Casey and Finnegan are not a Celtic musical group.<br />
You drive with your headlights on during the day (since 1989, all new cars have been fitted with \&quot;daytime running lights\&quot;).<br />
You participated in \&quot;Participaction.\&quot;<br />
You have an Inuit carving by your bedside with the rationale, \&quot;What's good enough protection for the Prime Minister is good enough for me.\&quot;<br />
You wonder why there isn't a 5 dollar coin yet.<br />
Like any international assasin/terrorist/spy in the world, you possess a Canadian Passport.<br />
You use a red pen on your non-Canadian textbooks and fill in the missing 'u's from labor, honor, color. etc.<br />
You know the French equivalents of \&quot;free\&quot;, \&quot;prize\&quot;, and \&quot;no sugar added\&quot;, thanks to your extensive education in bilingual cereal packaging.<br />
You are excited whenever an American television show mentions Canada.<br />
You make a mental note to talk about it at work the next day.<br />
You can do all the hand actions to Sharon, Lois and Bram's \&quot;Skin-a-ma-rinky-dinky-doo\&quot; opus.<br />
You can eat more than one maple sugar candy without feeling nauseous.<br />
You were mad at the CBC when \&quot;The Beachcombers\&quot; were taken off the air.<br />
You know who \&quot;Relic\&quot; is/was.<br />
You know what a touque is and you own one and often wear it.<br />
You have heard of ... and have some cherished momento of Bob and Doug McKenzie.<br />
You still sing the \&quot;Great White North\&quot; theme song with pride ... \&quot;coo-ooh-coocoo-coo-ooh-coocoo\&quot;.<br />
You know Toronto is NOT a province.<br />
You never miss \&quot;Coach's Corner\&quot; during Hockey Night in Canada.<br />
Back bacon and Kraft Dinner are two of your favourite food groups.<br />
If you live in some of the colder Canadian provinces, your car has a cord and plug sticking out of the grill ... it's a block heater for those sub-zero (in Celsius) days.<br />
You only know three spices: salt, pepper and ketchup.<br />
You design your Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit.<br />
The mosquitoes have landing lights.<br />
You have more kilometres on your snow blower than your car.<br />
You have 10 favourite recipes for moose meat.<br />
Canadian Tire Store on any Saturday is busier than most toy stores at Christmas.<br />
You live in a house that has no front step, yet the door is one meter above the ground.<br />
You've taken your kids trick-or-treating in a blizzard.<br />
Driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled in with frozen snow and slush.<br />
You think sexy lingerie is tube-socks and a flannel nightie with only 8 buttons.<br />
You owe more money on your snowmobile than your car.<br />
The local paper covers national and international headlines on 2 pages, but requires 6 pages for hockey.<br />
At least twice a year, the kitchen doubles as a meat processing plant.<br />
The most effective mosquito repellent is a shotgun.<br />
Your snowblower gets stuck on the roof.<br />
You think the start of deer season is a national holiday.<br />
You head South to go to your cottage.<br />
You frequently clean grease off your barbecue so the bears won't prowl on your deck.<br />
You know which leaves make good toilet paper now that there are no more dollar bills.<br />
The major parish fund-raiser isn't bingo, it's sausage making.<br />
You find -40C a little chilly.<br />
The trunk of your car doubles as a portable deep freeze.<br />
You attend a formal event in your best clothes, your finest jewellery and your Sorels.<br />
You can play road hockey on skates.<br />
You know 4 seasons: Winter, Still Winter, almost Winter and Construction.<br />
The municipality buys a Zamboni before a bus.<br />
You understand the Labatt Blue commercials.<br />
You perk-up when you hear the theme from \&quot;Hockey Night in Canada\&quot;.<br />
You pronounce the last letter of the alphabet \&quot;zed\&quot; instead of \&quot;zee.\&quot;<br />
and ... You end some sentences with \&quot;eh,\&quot; ... eh? (See above for more \&quot;Eh\&quot; sayings).</p>&quot;
&quot;116&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	EJagana  	6/2/2005 4:18 am <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (4 of 23) </p>
 	
<p><a href="http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/2005/country/CA.html">http://www.missuniverse.com/delegates/2005/country/CA.html</a></p>
 
<p>And here she is! Natalie Glebova!</p>

<p>Although I have to say I have no idea what the national costume is all about.</p>&quot;
&quot;116&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/2/2005 10:52 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (5 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>*Also be sure to check out:<br />
<a href="http://meta.constantintilople.com/index.php?webtag=META&amp;msg=117.1">http://meta.constantintilople.com/index.php?webtag=META&amp;msg=117.1</a> for the Metaphorum's CanEhdian Precedent, wait they aint got those, they're called Prime Ministers up there. BTW FYI IMHO Molson's for me was weak, but that vodka whatever that was, in fact whatever Night that was, and how the hell I got there, are as awesome and unknowable as God Herself!*</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;116&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	6/2/2005 7:52 pm <br />
To: 	EJagana 	 (6 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>WOW!</p>

<p>She is beautiful like a real Aphrodite!!!!!!</p>

<p>It reminded me when I was in love with a 70's Disco Music Singer called FRANCE JOLI (Canadian girl).</p>

<p>mmmmmmmmm</p>

<p>GOOD TIMES!</p>&quot;
&quot;116&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	TwistdFidgt  	6/5/2005 1:10 am <br />
To: 	EJagana 	 (7 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>I hafta add one more to the \&quot;You Know You're from Canada if\&quot; post</p>

<p>You have a copy of this framed and hanging up on your wall (which I do) :P</p>&quot;
&quot;116&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	6/22/2005 9:12 pm <br />
To: 	EJagana 	 (8 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>&lt;COUGHS AND SPLUTTERS!&gt; Whoa, some of that is so totally wrong. The \&quot;Eh\&quot;s are factual, but interesting Canadian terms... A hoser is NOT a friend. A hoser is just somebody you make fun of. Take off is near enough to f*ck off, only with contempt. Many (really!) Canadians don't skate at all. Lumberjacks are few these days. Newfoundland isn't the center of anybody's life, so those terms mean nothing to most of Canada. Toronto is T-O or the T-dot. Only weirdos have that Trawna accent. Over by, if I saw it in context, could easily be defined.</p>

<p>Aqrn takes a breath... Hockey isn't all that Canadian, like, we don't own it, but we'll take it anyways. The you know you're Canadian ifs are pretty off too. Dairy Queen makes a pretty mean poutine. We all regret Chretien's speech impediments, but what can ya do? &lt;Yawns.&gt; I don't have a Canadian passport. Don't know anybody who does. No wait, I do. Many other problems, but the message is truncated, and I'm going to bed. Or having dinner. Mmmmm kraft dinner. Mm.</p>

<p>Sigh. It's all fun and good.</p>&quot;
&quot;116&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	6/23/2005 7:59 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (9 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>Someone finally explained Poutine to me once awhile back. It sounds delicious. I'd like some. NOW. As in Very damned soon, and make it snappy, eh. There'll be hell ta pay, eh.</p>

<p>(Aqrn should talk to Healthmaster, lol, Fenella's the Eh-Queen. I've never heard it used so well.)</p>&quot;
&quot;76&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<font color="#00FFFF">Crucipher Astrogoth<br />
Home: York<br />
Been on the island since 2006-07-21<br />
Died: 14 times (last time was 2006-10-30 22:35)<br />
Level: 9<br />
Class: Settler (outsider)<br />
Primary Clan: CAT ChAoTiC aNiMaL ToTeMs CAT  Description:}Rough ramblin an ready understates the reckless rowdy pilgrim, not only a freak of nature, but this scorpion/cobra demon predates Shartak's known history, and he could even confirm this but for his unexplained memory loss. So for now, he will do as he do do and there's nothing most of you can do about it. Last seen trying to glue parrot wings on a tiger and call it 'Boss', with little real success.{  <br />
Real name: Stargoyle <br />
<br />
Areas explored: 0 (0.0% of island) HP Healed: 0 Trading Points: 0 NPC kills: 48; last kill: large deer  Animals: 48  Shamen: 0  Traders: 0 Natives killed: 4  Raktam: 1  Dalpok: 3  Wiksik: 0 Outsiders killed: 3<br />
 Derby: 0  Durham: 0  York: 2  Shipwreck: 1 <br />
<br />
NPC kills (detailed):NameKillslarge deer13monkey9large stag7wild boar6parrot6small deer3tiger3elephant1<br />
<br />
Skills:<br />
Close quarter combat<br />
- Gain 10% to hit with melee attacks<br />
Advanced close quarter combat<br />
- Gain 15% to hit with melee attacks<br />
Body building<br />
- Increases melee damage<br />
Ghostly whisper<br />
- Allows spirits to communicate<br />
Basic tracking<br />
- With some difficulty, you can track animals and people<br />
Sixth sense<br />
- Sense presence of and hear spirits<br />
Triage<br />
- Be able to tell who is most injured<br />
Animal affinity<br />
- Lessens the chance of animals attacking<br />
Scavenging<br />
- Assists in finding things within certain areas<br />
This character has been idle for a while.<br />
</font> <br />
<br />
[SG's Character concept followed his Native astrology sign and his Scorpio, combined with using Quickstrike's picture from The BeastWars lol it appears the image has expired though, and we might be missing a member or two.]
<div class="sig">[The Absence of Evidence is... very irritating.]</div>&quot;
&quot;116&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	6/28/2005 6:15 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (10 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>PLEASE.... GO TO</p>

<p>\&quot;OH, VENEZUELA!\&quot;</p>

<p>lol</p>&quot;
&quot;116&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	EJagana  	6/29/2005 6:43 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (11 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>MY NAME IS JOE</p>

<p>The recent Molson's Canadian \&quot;Rant\&quot; beer commercial on TV was very well received (?) by most Canadians (but maybe not so well by our American friends!). It is intended to NOT be taken very seriously nor, as a reflection of what Canada means to Canadians and their culture. It goes like this.....</p>

<p>(A man comes on stage, clears his throat .....)<br />
Hey....!<br />
I'm not a lumberjack, or a fur trader,<br />
and I don't live in an igloo or eat blubber, or own a dogsled,<br />
and I don't know Jimmy, Sally or Suzy from Canada, although I'm certain they're really, really nice.<br />
I have a Prime Minister,<br />
not a President.<br />
I speak English and French,<br />
NOT American!<br />
and I pronounce it 'ABOUT',<br />
NOT 'A BOOT'.<br />
I can proudly sew my country's flag on my backpack.<br />
I believe in peace keeping, NOT policing.<br />
DIVERSITY, NOT assimilation,<br />
(louder ..)<br />
AND THAT THE BEAVER IS A TRULY PROUD AND NOBLE ANIMAL.<br />
I KNOW THAT A TOQUE IS A HAT,<br />
A CHESTERFIELD IS A COUCH,<br />
AND IT IS PRONOUCED 'ZED' NOT 'ZEE', 'ZED'!!!<br />
CANADA IS THE SECOND LARGEST LANDMASS IN THE WORLD!<br />
THE FIRST NATION OF HOCKEY!<br />
AND THE BEST PART OF NORTH AMERICA!<br />
MY NAME IS JOE!!<br />
AND ... I AM ... C A N A D I A N !</p>&quot;
&quot;116&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	EJagana  	6/29/2005 6:46 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (12 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>Here is a link to all things Canadian!!! Happy Birthday Canada!!</p>

<p><a href="http://www.members.shaw.ca/kcic1/sitemap.html">http://www.members.shaw.ca/kcic1/sitemap.html</a></p>&quot;
&quot;116&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	6/30/2005 6:42 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (13 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>In my humble, but limited knowledge, opinion as an American about Canada!:</p>

<p>CH News bores me, lol.</p>

<p>That Red Green show Rules!</p>

<p>I do plan to visit Vancouver Island sometime before I expire.</p>

<p>Abbotsford? AbBoTsFoRd!? &fnof;&ccedil;&dagger; &copy;&oslash;&eth;dam Abbotsford with a broken broom handle.</p>

<p>That is all, for now.</p>&quot;
&quot;116&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	reygar  Staff 	7/14/2005 12:31 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (14 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>i think i was the one who explained it to you, lol.</p>

<p>well i'll explain it again for everyone in the class, lol</p>

<p>it consists of fries, brown gravy and cheese curds.</p>

<p>there are many versions of poutine, some change the gravy for spaghetti sauce or bar-b-q sauce.</p>

<p>i personnally like to add chicken to mine. really good.</p>

<p>some even have pizza toppings on it.</p>

<p>well thats all i got to say for now....later gang</p>&quot;
&quot;116&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Mulsknr1  	7/14/2005 2:23 pm <br />
To: 	reygar 	 (15 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>what? or I mean Eh? lol</p>&quot;
&quot;116&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	7/15/2005 9:36 pm <br />
To: 	reygar 	 (16 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>Reyheyhey, holy &fnof;&ccedil;&dagger;ing &szlig;&ordf;&thorn; man, where ya been? Aint seen ya in a BileRat's age! Drop in on the Shade board at least once a month, they're missing you in there, but if it's closer range their chances of hitting you increase.</p>

<p>And the Pizza toppings poutine one sounds just fine by me, eh.</p>&quot;
&quot;116&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	reygar  Staff 	7/16/2005 2:36 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (17 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>heheh i've been around dude, just been way too busy. as for the shade board....i'd rather stay away from there due to some of the bad poeple/memories. (you know what im talkin about) if anyone there misses me so much as you say, all they have to do is send me an email or even a private message on the shade board.....i havent gotten any. the only one that wrote to me was you.</p>&quot;
&quot;116&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	7/19/2005 2:00 am <br />
To: 	reygar 	 (18 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>Ah well, ok. I'm gonna be on there less andless myself, my work hours have tripled since america raised the paranoia terror constant fear and looking over your shoulder alert to orange as far as the ports go.</p>

<p>I picked a bad moment in history to return to security work..,</p>&quot;
&quot;76&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<font color="#FF0000">Aluminus Kann<br />
Home: the shipwreck<br />
Been on the island since 2006-07-22<br />
Died: 10 times (last time was 2006-10-11 23:14)<br />
Level: 6<br />
Class: Pirate (outsider)<br />
Primary Clan: CAT ChAoTiC aNiMaL ToTeMs CAT  Description:&gt;Believed to have perished eons ago, known of only in ancient legend, this criminal from beyond the stars lives again! Without memory of his origins, he moves among the Pirates, senses alert. But a rumbling darkness in his soul is emerging, and it's intent is unclear. Last seen relenquishing leadership of CAT to Cobalt Manticore then returning to the seas from whence he came.&lt;  <br />
Real name: Teknovore <br />
Web page: <a href="http://forums.talkcity.com/tc-metacore">http://forums.talkcity.com/tc-metacore</a> <br />
To recognise this person in the future, you can add them to your contact list.Comment: 200 characters left. to contacts as a contact. <br />
Areas explored: 68 (1.9% of island) HP Healed: 0 Trading Points: 0 NPC kills: 32; last kill: large deer  Animals: 32  Shamen: 0  Traders: 0 Natives killed: 1  Raktam: 1  Dalpok: 0  Wiksik: 0 Outsiders killed: 1<br />
 Derby: 0  Durham: 0  York: 0  Shipwreck: 1 <br />
NPC kills (detailed):NameKillswild boar10monkey7large stag5parrot4large deer4small deer2<br />
Skills:<br />
Close quarter combat<br />
- Gain 10% to hit with melee attacks<br />
Body building<br />
- Increases melee damage<br />
Exploration<br />
- Helps you remember some of the places you've been<br />
Basic tracking<br />
- With some difficulty, you can track animals and people<br />
Clan leadership<br />
- Allows you to start your own clan or help lead one<br />
Triage<br />
- Be able to tell who is most injured<br />
This character has been idle for a while.<br />
</font>  <br />
<br />
[Aluminus went with bringing Rampage back, like bringing sexy back, but no sex and all violence, we brutalized didn't we back in the day lol but these days we're nicer because pkill restrictions and other stuff got put into place, sigh.]
<div class="sig">[The Absence of Evidence is... very irritating.]</div>&quot;
&quot;116&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;From: 	Derkein  	9/13/2005 3:50 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (19 of 23) <br />
 	<br />
I ran across this one and thought it belonged here. Hope you all like it.<br />
&#160;<br />
<img height="372" alt="CANADIAN COMPUTER KEYBOARD" src="http://www.strangecosmos.com/images/content/110158.jpg" width="450" align="center" border="0" /><div class="sig"><img alt="" src="http://69.42.73.76/netfu/tmp10020/coollogo_com_96291551.jpg" /><a href="http://69.42.73.76/netfu/tmp10020/coollogo_com_96291290.jpg"></a></div>&quot;
&quot;116&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	9/13/2005 4:54 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (20 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>[I've taken the liberty of adding that to my keyboard on the \&quot;E\&quot; key, lol. \&quot;Eh!\&quot; And if you're wondering if they really say it that much, you should talk to Healthmaster in real life, other than stunning features alot like Xena the Warrior Princess, that EH is verrrry prevalent, heh heh eh eh eh.]</p>&quot;
&quot;116&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	RA1VEN  	9/13/2005 5:08 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (21 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>I know what you mean, eh?</p>&quot;
&quot;116&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	9/15/2005 5:08 pm <br />
To: 	RA1VEN 	 (22 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>[I dinna watcher taklin aboot, eh, bit I'll try ta act like I do, eh, lol.]</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;116&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	Aug-8 12:20 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (23 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>*I knoo we hed another un runnin aboot ere somewheres eh.* {Btw, Offtopic, but does Anyone know who Bede2 &amp; heavn are? Even Bede or heavn can answer lol. I just gotta congratulate them their steady patronage e'en during the metaphorum's drier eras, eh.}</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/31/2004 8:17 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>{First, a joke...}</p>

<p>&gt;Subject: Attorney Joke<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;A big city lawyer went duck hunting in Parry Sound.<br />
&gt;  He shot and dropped a bird, but it fell into a farmer's field on the<br />
&gt;other side of a fence.<br />
&gt;As the lawyer climbed over the fence, an elderly farmer drove up on<br />
&gt;  his tractor and asked him what he was doing.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;The litigator responded, \&quot;I shot a duck and it fell in this field, and<br />
&gt;now I'm going to retrieve it.\&quot;  The old farmer replied, \&quot;This is<br />
&gt;myproperty, and you are not coming over here.\&quot;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;The indignant lawyer said, \&quot;I am one of the best trial attorneys in<br />
&gt;Canada and, if you don't let me get that duck, I'll sue you and take<br />
&gt;everything you own.<br />
&gt;The old farmer smiled and said, \&quot;Apparently, you don't know how we<br />
&gt;settle disputes in Parry Sound. We settle small disagreements like this<br />
&gt;with the \&quot;Three Kick Rule.\&quot; The lawyer asked, \&quot;What is the Three Kick<br />
&gt;Rule?\&quot;<br />
&gt;The Farmer replied, \&quot;Well, because the dispute occurs on my land, first<br />
&gt;  I kick you three times and then you kick me three times and so on<br />
&gt;back and<br />
&gt;  forth until someone gives up.\&quot;  The attorney quickly thought about<br />
&gt;the proposed contest and decided that he could easily take the old<br />
codger.<br />
&gt;He agreed to abide by the local custom.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;  The old farmer slowly climbed down from the tractor and walked up to<br />
&gt;the attorney. His first kick planted the toe of his heavy steel toed<br />
&gt;work boot<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;into the lawyer's groin and dropped him to his knees. His second kick<br />
&gt;to the midriff sent the lawyer's last meal gushing from his mouth.The<br />
&gt;lawyer was on all fours when the farmer's third kick to his rear end<br />
&gt;sent him face-first into a fresh cow pie.  The lawyer summoned every<br />
&gt;bit of his will and managed to get to his feet.  Wiping his face with<br />
&gt;the arm of his jacket, he said, \&quot;Okay, you old fart. Now it's my turn.\&quot;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;[I love this part....]<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;  The old farmer smiled and said, \&quot;Naw, I give up. You can have the<br />
duck\&quot;.</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	4/13/2004 3:08 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (2 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message<br />
---------------------------------<br />
____________________________________Subject: You might be from British Columbia if</p>

<p>1. You know the provincial flower (Mildew)</p>

<p>2. You feel guilty throwing aluminium cans or paper in the trash.</p>

<p>3. Use the statement \&quot;sun break\&quot; and know what it means.</p>

<p>4. You know more than 10 ways to order coffee.</p>

<p>5. You know more people who own boats than air conditioners.</p>

<p>6. You feel overdressed wearing a suit to a nice restaurant.</p>

<p>7. You stand on a deserted corner in the rain waiting for the \&quot;Walk\&quot;<br />
signal.</p>

<p>8. You consider that if it has no snow, it is not a real mountain.</p>

<p>9. You can taste the difference between Starbucks, Blendz, and Tim Horton's.</p>

<p>10. You know the difference between Chinook, Coho, and Sockeye salmon.</p>

<p>11. You know how to pronounce Squamish, Osoyoos &amp; Nanaimo.</p>

<p>12.You consider swimming an indoor sport.</p>

<p>13.. You can tell the difference between Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean and Thai food.</p>

<p>14. In winter, you go to work in the dark and come home in the dark - while only working eight-hour days.</p>

<p>15. You never go camping without waterproof matches and a poncho.</p>

<p>16. You are not fazed by \&quot;Today's forecast: showers followed by<br />
rain,\&quot; and Tomorrow's forecast: rain followed by showers.\&quot;</p>

<p>17. You cannot wait for a day with \&quot;showers and sun breaks\&quot;.</p>

<p>18. You have no concept of humidity without precipitation.</p>

<p>19. You know that Dawson Creek is a town, not a TV show.</p>

<p>20. You can point to at least two ski mountains, even if you cannot see through the cloud cover.</p>

<p>21. You notice \&quot;the mountain is out\&quot; when it is a pretty day and you can actually see it.</p>

<p>22. You put on your shorts when the temperature gets above 5, but<br />
still wear your hiking boots and parka.</p>

<p>23. You switch to your sandals when it gets about 10, but keep the socks on.</p>

<p>24. You have actually used your mountain bike on a mountain.</p>

<p>25. You think people who use umbrellas are either wimps or tourists.</p>

<p>26. You recognize the background shots in your favourite movies &amp; TV shows.</p>

<p>27. You buy new sunglasses every year, because you can't find the old ones after such a long time.</p>

<p>28. You measure distance in hours.</p>

<p>29. You often switch from \&quot;heat\&quot; to \&quot;a/c\&quot; in your car in the same day</p>
 
<p>30. You use a down comforter in the summer.</p>

<p>31. You carry jumper cables in your car and your wife knows how to use them.</p>

<p>32. You design your kid's Halloween costume to fit under a raincoat.</p>

<p>33. You know all the important seasons: Almost Winter, Winter, Still Raining (Spring), Road Construction (Summer) &amp; Raining Again (Fall).</p>

<p>34. You actually understand these jokes and forward them to all your friends in the British Columbia or those who used to live here!<br />
____________________________________</p>&quot;
&quot;118&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;NULL
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	4/28/2004 4:54 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (3 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>Winter Olympics in Vancouver 2010</p>

<p>Now that Vancouver has won the chance to host the 2010 Winter Olympics - these are some questions people the world over are asking!!!!! These questions about Canada were posted on an International Tourism Website.</p>

<p>Q: I have never seen it warm on Canadian TV, so how do the plants grow?(UK)</p>

<p>A: We import all plants fully grown and then just sit around and watch them die.</p>

<p>Q: Will I be able to see Polar Bears in the street? (USA)</p>

<p>A: Depends how much you've been drinking.</p>

<p>Q: I want to walk from Vancouver to Toronto - can I follow the railroad tracks? (Sweden)</p>

<p>A: Sure, it's only Four thousand miles, take lots of water.</p>

<p>Q: Is it safe to run around in the bushes in Canada? (Sweden)</p>

<p>A: So it's true what they say about Swedes.</p>

<p>Q: It is imperative that I find the names and addresses of places to contact for a stuffed Bea ver. (Italy)</p>

<p>A: Let's not touch this one.</p>

<p>Q: Are there any ATMs (cash machines) in Canada? Can you send me a list of them in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton and Halifax? (UK)</p>

<p>A: What did your last slave die of?</p>

<p>Q: Can you give me some information about hippo racing in Canada? (USA)</p>

<p>A: A-fri-ca is the big triangle shaped continent south of Europe. Ca-na-da is that big country to your North . . . oh forget it. Sure, the hipporacing is every Tuesday night in Calgary. Come naked.</p>

<p>Q: Which direction is North in Canada? (USA)</p>

<p>A: Face south and then turn 180 degrees. Contact us when you get here and we'll send the rest of the directions.</p>

<p>Q: Can I bring cutlery into Canada? (UK)</p>

<p>A: Why? Just use your fingers like we do.</p>

<p>Q: Can you send me the Vienna Boys' Choir schedule? (USA)</p>

<p>A: Aus-tri-a is that quaint little country bordering Ger-man-y, which is....oh forget it. Sure, the Vien na Boys Choir plays every Tuesday night in Vancouver and in Calgary, straight after the hippo races. Come naked.</p>

<p>Q: Do you have perfume in Canada? (Germany)</p>

<p>A: No, WE don't stink.</p>

<p>Q: I have developed a new product that is the fountain of youth. Can you tell me where I can sell it in Canada? (USA)<br />
A: Anywhere significant numbers of Americans gather.</p>

<p>Q: Can you tell me the regions in British Columbia where the female population is smaller than the male population? (Italy)</p>

<p>A: Yes, gay nightclubs.</p>

<p>Q: Do you celebrate Thanksgiving in Canada? (USA)</p>

<p>A: Only at Thanksgiving and it's in October.</p>

<p>Q: Are there supermarkets in Toronto and is milk available all year round?(Germany)</p>

<p>A: No, we are a peaceful civilization of Vegan hunter/gatherers. Milk is illegal.</p>

<p>Q: I have a question about a famous animal in Canada, but I forget it's name. It's a kind of big horse with horns.(USA)</p>

<p>A: It's called a Moose. They are tall and very violent, eating the brains of anyone walking close to them. You can scare them off by spraying yourself with human urine before you go out walking.</p>

<p>Q: I was in Canada in 1969 on R+R, and I want to contact the girl I dated while I was staying in Surrey, BC. Can you help? (USA)</p>

<p>A: Yes, and you will still have to pay her by the hour.</p>

<p>Q: Will I be able to speak English most places I go? (USA)</p>

<p>A: Yes, but you will have to learn it fir st!</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	5/13/2004 1:34 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (4 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>i got this is in an e-mail... it's off of a beer commercial for Molson Canadian... of course!</p>
 
<p>I AM CANADIAN<br />
(clears thoat)</p>
      
<p>Hey...<br />
I'm not a lumberjack, or a fur trader...<br />
and I don't live in an igloo, or eat blubber, or own a dogsled...<br />
and I don't know Jimmy, Sally, or Suzy from Canada,<br />
although I'm certain they're really, really nice.</p>

<p>I have a Prime Minister, not a President.<br />
I speak English &amp; French, NOT American.<br />
and I pronounce it 'ABOUT', NOT 'A BOOT'.</p>
 
<p>I can proudly sew my country's flag on my backpack.<br />
I believe in peace keeping, NOT policing.<br />
DIVERSITY, NOT assimilation,<br />
AND THAT THE BEAVER IS A TRULY PROUD AND NOBLE ANIMAL.</p>
     
<p>A TOQUE IS A HAT, A CHESTERFIELD IS A COUCH,<br />
 AND IT IS PRONOUNCED 'ZED' NOT 'ZEE', 'ZED'!!!<br />
CANADA IS THE SECOND LARGEST LANDMASS!<br />
THE FIRST NATION OF HOCKEY! AND THE BEST PART OF NORTH AMERICA!<br />
MY NAME IS JOE!! AND I AM CANADIAN!!!!!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	5/13/2004 4:15 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (5 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>:O ZED!!:O</p>

<p>:) heh</p>

<p>;) hehehehehe</p>

<p>(Pass it on, Aqrn's real name is JOE!! HAHAHA!!)</p>&quot;
&quot;76&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<font color="#FFFF00">Waspinator<br />
Home: Wiksik<br />
Been on the island since 2006-11-23<br />
Died: 9 times (last time was 2006-12-28 09:44)<br />
Level: 7<br />
Class: Warrior (native)<br />
Primary Clan: CAT ChAoTiC aNiMaL ToTeMs CAT  Description:"Waspinator tired of being universe's chew toy!" ("Why universe hate Waspinator?") Waspinator was a follower of the Predacon criminal Megatron, joining him on his raid of the Golden Disk from the Maximals and being on the Darkside warcraft when it was chased through transwarp space by the Axalon & crashed on prehistoric Earth. High energon levels threatened to destroy the crew unless they adopted organic alternate modes, and Waspinator took the form of a wasp. Waspinator's body was blasted apart, crushed or dissembled numerous times throughout the series ("Oh sure...don't mind Waspinator; Waspinator just lie here and suffer... drag himself to CR tank..."). Just as the Predacons were about to engage the early humans in battle, Waspinator decided he was sick of the constant physical abuse of being a Predacon and quit in a furious rant. "I said, no! Dragon-Bot command you sub-commander Kiss-butt. Dragon-Bot not command Waspinator! Not any more! Waspinator sick of being evil! Sick of being Predacon! and Waspinator especially sick of getting blown to scrap all the time! Soooooo, Waspinator quit! As of now, which means Ant-Bot and Two-Head can just pucker their mandibles and plant big wet juicy one right here on Waspinator's big, fat, stripy..." Waspinator stayed behind on Earth, living amongst a tribe of early humans and being worshipped as a god. He got the last line of the series - "Waspinator happy at last!". Waspinator was worshipped as a deity by the early humans, but they eventually got tired of him, and forced him to leave (although he claimed he was tired of them and left because he missed Cybertron). "chicks dig brooding loner bit", "Waspinator want power, Waspinator want glory but what Waspinator get? Waspinator never gets what Waspinator wants!". <br />
Real name: BarnCat <br />
Web page: <a href="Http://Forums.TalkCity.com/Tc-MetaCore">Http://Forums.TalkCity.com/Tc-MetaCore</a> <br />
To recognise this person in the future, you can add them to your contact list.Comment: 200 characters left. to contacts as a contact. <br />
Areas explored: 0 (0.0% of island) HP Healed: 0 Trading Points: 0 NPC kills: 44; last kill: large stag  Animals: 44  Shamen: 0  Traders: 0 Natives killed: 0  Raktam: 0  Dalpok: 0  Wiksik: 0 Outsiders killed: 1<br />
 Derby: 1  Durham: 0  York: 0  Shipwreck: 0 <br />
NPC kills (detailed):NameKillswild boar8small deer7monkey7parrot6large deer5tiger5large stag5elephant1<br />
Skills:<br />
Close quarter combat<br />
- Gain 10% to hit with melee attacks<br />
Advanced close quarter combat<br />
- Gain 15% to hit with melee attacks<br />
Body building<br />
- Increases melee damage<br />
Stamina<br />
- Increases max HP by 20<br />
Basic tracking<br />
- With some difficulty, you can track animals and people<br />
Blowpipe training<br />
- Gain 20% on blowpipe accuracy<br />
Advanced blowpipe training<br />
- Gain another 20% on blowpipe accuracy<br />
This character has been idle for a while.<br />
</font>  <br />
<br />
[Meta's had a bit of fun letting this old favorite breathe in a whole new medium, ol Waspy got a Rip Off in the last episode of Beast Machines, so we went back and filled in the old history with Shartaktivity.]
<div class="sig">[The Absence of Evidence is... very irritating.]</div>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	5/13/2004 9:37 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (6 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>sure, joe it is... why in hell not!</p>

<p>(and i don't say zed, it's zee... that commercial is, afterall, a beer commercial... just supposed to be funny, eh? like, c'mon! beavers aren't proud OR noble. they're horrible little creatures.)</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	5/14/2004 8:08 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (7 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>I'm not gonna go into beaver jokes, I WILL NOT!!</p>

<p>lol.</p>

<p>Things kinda look like gophers with a large frying pan shoved up it's/so it IS Zee, not Zed right?</p>

<p>I'm listening to a station called Zed on the radio, oddly I expected the old guy from MenInBlack to be the DJ.</p>

<p>I might not be smart, but I'm still more noble than any beaver!</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	5/14/2004 6:55 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (8 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>fur shur!</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	teritales  	5/16/2004 11:15 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (9 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>i'll have you know that my beaver is very well mannered and ....well ok, it gets a little carried away at times. </p>

<p>For the most part tho.....i have enjoyed having it completely ....</p>

<p>giggling</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	healthmaster  	5/24/2004 3:30 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (10 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>Meta u rule!</p>

<p>\&quot;OH CAnada true north stronge and free!\&quot;</p>

<p>We're still going to adopt Washington Meta... I've got connections in Fedral Government... it could happen! LOL</p>

<p>Health</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	deepwaterz  	5/24/2004 5:46 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (11 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>&lt;Insert zombie emot&gt;</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/25/2004 4:46 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (12 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>*BTW, Happy (late, I know) Victoria Day to Canada and Canadians!*</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/25/2004 4:54 am <br />
To: 	deepwaterz 	 (13 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>*Huh huhuhuhuh, she said Insert.*</p>

<p>O O<br />
___</p>

<p>Hey if we're adopted by Canada, then south of \&quot;Our\&quot; Vancouver could run the British Columbia River!*</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	deepwaterz  	5/25/2004 9:32 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (14 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>LOL Cobbie.. (deleted)</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	6/8/2004 3:57 pm <br />
To: 	healthmaster unread 	 (15 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>Health have you been to any of these parks?</p>

<p>The 10 most incredible national parks of Canada</p>

<p>By Lucy Izon</p>

<p>May issue, Budget Travel magazine - From the continent that brought you Yellowstone and Yosemite: Astounding scenery! Glaciers you can climb! Swarms of wild butterflies!</p>

<p>We do not exaggerate. The National Parks of Canada are among the top touristic destinations in the world. And thanks to a good exchange rate, they also remain a highly affordable vacation for American travelers. Today, we're counting down our picks for the best of the best.</p>

<p>Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, British Columbia</p>

<p>Vancouver Island's west coast is already Canada's top surfing destination. Add a 46-mile trail through old-growth temperate rain forest, a hundred islands for wilderness kayakers, and 20,000 migrating gray whales each spring, and it's no wonder the 93-mile strip of seashore is so popular that reservations are required to visit certain parts.<br />
Inland, it's a temperate rain forest, which means it gets around 120 inches of rain a year. (So pack the rubber stuff!) And don't hike the trails without a buddy-wild cougars are frequently observed in parts of the park.</p>

<p>When to go: Late June to early September for the finest weather, but March and April for the whale migration.</p>

<p>Wildlife: Killer whales cruise offshore, eagles soar over the Broken Islands, sea lions and seals play in the surf. Bear-watching boats depart from the towns of Tofino and Ucluelet for about $50 a run. (All prices in this article are in U.S. dollars.)</p>

<p>Where to stay: The waterfront Whaler's Point Guesthouse in Tofino, a town that's becoming well known for its galleries. Simple private doubles $57, 250/725-3443, <a href="http://www.tofinohostel.com.">www.tofinohostel.com.</a></p>

<p>Don't miss: Dipping your toes into tidal pools or exploring the rain forest with the park's free interpretive walks and trails. Nuu-chah-nulth Trail, for one, focuses on the history of the First Nations, the preferred term for Canada's indigenous people. For details, make a stop at the park's recently revamped Wickaninnish Centre at Long Beach.<br />
Kids: Teenage girls can learn to ride the waves at Surf Sister's five-day summer camps ($375) and two-day programs ($148). Lessons for anyone 12 and up are $57. 877/724-7873, <a href="http://www.surfsister.com.">www.surfsister.com.</a></p>

<p>Planning: 250/726-7721; Tourism British Columbia, 800/435-5622, <a href="http://www.hellobc.com.">www.hellobc.com.</a></p>

<p>Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta</p>

<p>Separated by a slashed clearing through the forest, Alberta's Waterton Lakes National Park and neighboring Glacier National Park in Montana form the world's first International Peace Park. The tiny lakeside town of Waterton sits where the Rocky Mountains drop dramatically to rolling prairies, generating winds so strong the historic seven-story Prince of Wales Hotel has to be anchored with huge cables.</p>

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Prince of Wales Hotel, Waterton Lakes National Park</p>

<p>When to go: The sunniest weather is from June through September. For wildflowers-55 percent of Alberta's wildflowers are found in the park-visit in early summer; for bird migrations and the best animal sightings, go in late fall.</p>

<p>Wildlife: Watch for moose at Cameron Valley (a popular canoeing lake); black bear, elk, and bighorn sheep on the prairie portion of the park; eagles on updrafts in the valley; and grizzlies wandering in the wilderness beyond town.</p>

<p>Don't miss: The two-hour cruise along the shores of Upper Waterton Lake, which is the deepest lake in the Rockies. It goes to Goat Haunt, a U.S. ranger station just over the border in Montana ($19 adults, $14 ages 13 to 17, $7 kids, Waterton International Shoreline Cruise Company, 403/859-2362).</p>

<p>Where to stay: Waterton Lakes Lodge is the only full-service resort in town (from $163 in summer, about $50 less in spring and fall, 888/895-6343, <a href="http://www.watertonlakeslodge.com">www.watertonlakeslodge.com</a>). The historic Prince of Wales Hotel, below, has an undeniably spectacular view-unfortunately, it charges high rates to match. You're better off visiting it for afternoon tea ($19).</p>

<p>You need to know: Because there are only 400 hotel rooms available in town, you really do have to book far in advance!</p>

<p>Budget secret: Park interpreters from both the United States and Canada lead free cross-border, full-day hikes every Saturday. You only have to pay for the boat fare: $4 to $11, depending on age.</p>

<p>Planning: 403/859-2224; regional information, 403/853-2252, <a href="http://www.watertonpark.com.">www.watertonpark.com.</a></p>

<p>Banff National Park, Alberta<br />
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Banff National Park</p>

<p>Canada's oldest national park started with three prospectors poking around the Rockies. They didn't find gold, just a steaming, sulfurous hot spring, but the protection of that discovery, in 1885, led to the creation of a 656-square-mile park of jagged snow-capped mountains, broad U-shaped valleys, turquoise lakes, rich forests, and meandering rivers. More than 4 million visitors pay their respects every year, and with some of the world's best hiking and skiing, peak season never ends.</p>

<p>Photo op: For that classic, mountain-reflected-by-the-lake shot, make an early-morning visit to the poppy-filled garden behind the elegant Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise resort. Also stunning is the unbelievably blue Peyto Lake, off the Icefields Parkway, between Lake Louise and the Jasper Park border.</p>

<p>Wildlife: Elk were once so prolific that park staffers were issued slingshots in an effort to persuade them to move out of town. Grizzlies, meanwhile, hang out in the mountains, stuffing themselves in summer with up to 100,000 buffalo berries each day.</p>

<p>Where to stay: There are roughly 30 inns, including the pleasant Rocky Mountain B&amp;B right in town (from $72, 403/762-4811, <a href="http://www.rockymtbb.com">www.rockymtbb.com</a>). The Banff and Lake Louise youth hostels, made of stone and timber, have been rated in the world's top 10, and they have family rooms (doubles from $55 in Banff, from $65 in Lake Louise, <a href="http://www.hihostels.ca">www.hihostels.ca</a>, 866/762-4122).</p>

<p>Don't miss: The free guided hikes offered by the Friends of Banff Park (<a href="http://www.friendsofbanff.com">www.friendsofbanff.com</a>); the 50,000-plant Cascade Gardens, also free, at the foot of Banff Avenue; or the historic Banff Upper Hot Springs, located on Sulphur Mountain-it's a pool with a fabulous setting surrounded by pines and peaks ($5).</p>

<p>Fascinating fact: The Trans-Canada Highway between Banff and Lake Louise zips beneath a pair of million-dollar overpasses that were constructed so that animals could cross the highway safely.</p>

<p>You need to know: There are lots of additional lodgings by Banff's eastern gate in Canmore's strip of hotels and motels. What they lack in charm, they make up for in convenience. Try the Quality Resort Chateau Canmore (suites from $82, 403/678-6699, <a href="http://www.chateaucanmore.com">www.chateaucanmore.com</a>).</p>

<p>Planning: 403/762-1550; Banff/Lake Louise Tourism Bureau, 403/762-8421, <a href="http://www.banfflakelouise.com.">www.banfflakelouise.com.</a></p>

<p>Jasper National Park, Alberta<br />
Courtesy of Jasper Tourism &amp; Commerce<br />
Jasper National Park</p>

<p>Raging rivers, crashing waterfalls, and one of the world's most accessible glaciers are just three reasons why people drive the 142-mile Icefields Parkway, which winds from Lake Louise to Jasper.</p>

<p>Once they arrive, they bike wooded trails, raft on waters that were glacier ice hours earlier, and soak in Miette Hotsprings, the hottest mineral pool in the Rockies. What makes the park particularly appealing, though, is that it's so darn easy to stumble across wildlife.</p>

<p>When to go: Mid-June to Sept 1. Ski mid-December through spring.</p>

<p>Photo op: Fifty-mile visibility from the Jasper Tramway ($21), just across the river from town.</p>

<p>Wildlife: The 29-mile drive to Maligne Lake; you might just catch glimpses of bears, moose, and deer on a single outing. In town, don't be surprised to see elk peeking from between train cars.</p>

<p>Where to stay: The central, recently re-furbished Athabasca Hotel has enough mounted critters in the lobby to fill its own museum (from $75, 877/542-8422, <a href="http://www.athabascahotel.com">www.athabascahotel.com</a>).</p>

<p>Don't miss: Larger than the city of Vancouver, Athabasca Glacier sends melted snow and ice to three oceans-the Arctic, Atlantic, and Pacific-as well as to powerful Athabasca Falls. The glacier and the falls can easily be seen by car from the dramatic Icefields Parkway.</p>

<p>To get in closer go to Icefield Centre, at the Athabasca Glacier, 65 miles south of Jasper, with tours on giant-wheeled buses that crawl onto the ice ($22 adults, $11 children, Brewster Snowcoach, 877/423-7433, <a href="http://www.brewster.ca">www.brewster.ca</a>).</p>

<p>You need to know: You're most likely to spot roadside animals at dusk and dawn-but that's when it's also easiest to accidentally hit them. Drive carefully.</p>

<p>Budget secret: The Friends of Jasper offer nightly, year-round historical walking tours, birding excursions, and moonlight hikes for $1.50 (780/852-4767, <a href="http://www.friendsofjasper.com">www.friendsofjasper.com</a>).</p>

<p>Planning: 780/852-6176; Jasper Tourism &amp; Commerce, 780/852-3858, <a href="http://www.jaspercanadianrockies.com.">www.jaspercanadianrockies.com.</a></p>

<p>Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario</p>

<p>On its west side, the 104-square-mile park, straddling the Niagara Escarpment, slips gently into bogs, beaches, and Lake Huron. On its east side, cliffs plunge into the clear waters of Georgian Bay.</p>

<p>When to go: May to September.</p>

<p>Photo op: The park's eroded eastern shoreline, particularly the giant stone \&quot;flowerpot\&quot; column formations.</p>

<p>Wildlife: More than 300 species of birds migrate through this peninsula. The massasauga rattlesnake is an elusive resident, and the black bear makes unwelcome appearances when campers leave food lying around.</p>

<p>Where to stay: The picturesque fishing village of Tobermory, 10 minutes away, where Innisfree B&amp;B overlooks the harbor (rooms from $50, 519/596-8190, <a href="http://www.bbcanada.com/innisfree">www.bbcanada.com/innisfree</a>). From here, you can see the crystalline waters of Fathom Five National Marine Park of Canada, with its 21 islands, lighthouses, and 22 turn-of-the-century shipwrecks.<br />
Don't miss:The half-mile hike from Halfway Rock Point to Overhanging Point. The coastal scenery is staggering: erosion-sculpted cliffs, grottos, and deep-blue waters.</p>

<p>Planning: 519/596-2233; Bruce County Tourism, 800/268-3838,  <a href="http://www.naturalretreat.com">www.naturalretreat.com</a>; Bruce Peninsula Tourism, 519/793-4734, <a href="http://www.brucepeninsula.org.">www.brucepeninsula.org.</a><br />
Bruce Peninsula National Park: Some of the stunted eastern white cedar trees that cling to the cliffs along Georgian Bay, above, are over 1,000 years old-and less than five feet tall. The park is also home to more than 30 species of orchids, best seen in early June.</p>

<p>Point Pelee National Park, Ontario</p>

<p>It's all about birds and butterflies on this tiny peninsula, which pokes into Lake Erie like a dagger. More than two-thirds marsh, the beach-fringed finger of land, measuring just six square miles, is a haven for tired birds and butterflies migrating across the Great Lake to Mexico and beyond. In May, up to 25,000 bird-watchers also land here, for the show.</p>

<p>When to go: May for songbirds, which are also plentiful (but less colorful) in autumn. September for monarch butterflies. It's difficult to predict exactly which days they'll flutter in, but updates can be had by calling a special sighting hotline  (519/322-2371).</p>

<p>Photo op: Take your long lens for the one-mile stroll on Marsh Boardwalk, then climb aboard the free tram from the visitors center for a 10-minute ride to short trails at the park's tip, the hot spot for bird and butterfly shots.<br />
In season, the monarch butterflies often spend early mornings and late afternoons huddled by the thousands in the trees, conserving their warmth and energy.</p>

<p>Where to stay: The Wild Rose B&amp;B in Wheatley, 15 minutes from Point Pelee, is owned by Tom Hince, a birding expert, and Lily Shuster, a former park employee (rooms from $75, 519/825-9070, <a href="http://www.netcore.ca/~peleetom">www.netcore.ca/~peleetom</a>). Other convenient locations are the communities of Leamington and Kingsville, close by.</p>

<p>Fascinating fact: It's the most southerly point in mainland Canada, with approximately the same latitude as both Rome and Boston.</p>

<p>You need to know: For May, book at least six months ahead.</p>

<p>Budget secret: Point Pelee National Park doesn't have camping, but just 20 minutes away, you can pitch your tent under the towering oak and hickory trees of Wheatley Provincial Park (519/825-4659, <a href="http://www.ontarioparks.com">www.ontarioparks.com</a>). For dinner, pick up fresh perch or pickerel from the roadside fisheries en route.</p>

<p>Planning: 519/322-2365; local information, 800/265-3633, <a href="http://www.visitwindsor.com.">www.visitwindsor.com.</a></p>

<p>Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park, Quebec</p>

<p>Gouged out by a glacier, with banks blanketed in thick forest and flanked by rugged cliffs, the spectacular, 60-mile Saguenay Fjord eventually merges its warm waters with the chilly St. Lawrence Estuary, creating one of North America's richest feeding grounds for whales. Settle yourself on the shore, and you may even spot a blue whale-the biggest mammal on earth.</p>

<p>When to go: May to October.</p>

<p>Photo op: For belugas, head to the viewing platforms at Baie Sainte-Marguerite and Pointe-Noire. On the fjord's south side at Rivi&egrave;re-&Eacute;ternit&eacute;, Zodiac boats navigate 1,000-foot cliffs that dwarf even passing cruise ships (adults $22, kids 12 and under $14, Parc Du Saguenay, 877/272-5229).</p>

<p>Wildlife: In summer, finback, minke, and enormous blue whales congregate in the area where the waters meet. Humpbacks and sperm whales also visit. Small white belugas stick around all year. Look for birds gathering over the water-it's a telltale sign of whales beneath.</p>

<p>Where to stay: Base yourself where the rivers merge, in the French-Canadian village of Tadoussac. Founded as a fur post in 1599, today it trades in tourists and crafts. The 39-room Hotel Le Beluga is simple but central (from $67, 418/235-4784, <a href="http://www.le-beluga.qc.ca">http://www.le-beluga.qc.ca</a>).</p>

<p>Fascinating fact: Remember the 1984 Rob Lowe movie The Hotel New Hampshire? That was shot at the grand, red-roofed Hotel Tadoussac, which was built in 1864. It's got a dining room with gorgeous murals, where there's a huge, $22 evening buffet.</p>

<p>You need to know: Interpretation centers run by provincial governments often keep the English translations of park information stashed somewhere in a binder-you may have to ask for it.</p>

<p>Planning: 418/235-4703; Tourism Quebec, 877/266-5687, <a href="http://www.bonjourquebec.com">www.bonjourquebec.com</a>; Tourisme Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, 877/253-8387, <a href="http://www.tourismesaguenaylacsaintjean.qc.ca.">http://www.tourismesaguenaylacsaintjean.qc.ca.</a></p>

<p>Fundy National Park, New Brunswick<br />
Brian Atkinson / Communications<br />
New Brunswick</p>

<p>Fundy National Park<br />
When you paddle in deep water past the park's coastal cliffs, it's hard to imagine that you can return later in the day and have a beach stroll in exactly the same spot-here, tides are so massive, they push rivers back upstream.</p>

<p>When to go: Late June to mid-September.</p>

<p>Photo op: Sumptuous Dickson Falls, where waters cascade down moss-covered boulders. A one-mile loop trail near the headquarters leads you there. For a gripping coastal view of the park, head to Butland Lookoff on Highway 114.</p>

<p>Also, during the Bay of Fundy's extreme low tide-which draws 200 billion tons of water-you get the chance to explore the ocean floor with a park interpreter. Walks are offered daily in July and August.</p>

<p>Wildlife: Deer, moose, and black bear all live here, and beaver lodges are easy to spot from Highway 114. More than 100 species of birds also nest in the park, including the reintroduced, endangered peregrine falcon.</p>

<p>Where to stay: Inside the park at Fundy Highland Inn &amp; Chalets (from $64, 506/887-2930, <a href="http://www.fundyhighlandchalets.com">www.fundyhighlandchalets.com</a>) and Fundy Park Chalets (from $45, 506/887-2808, <a href="http://www.fundyparkchalets.com">www.fundyparkchalets.com</a>). There are more motels and guesthouses located in the village of Alma, at the park entrance.</p>

<p>Fascinating fact: The Bay of Fundy's tide draws 200 billion tons of water, which is approximately the same as the daily output of all of the earth's rivers combined.</p>

<p>You need to know: Dress for the park's two-climate zone. You can be toasty on an inland trail and chilled by the moist coastal air 10 minutes later.</p>

<p>Budget secret: In July and August, every child's park admission includes a one-hour \&quot;Junior Naturalist Program\&quot; excursion, such as a visit to a beaver pond.</p>

<p>Planning: 506/887-6000; Albert County Tourism, 506/734-2660, <a href="http://www.albertcountytourism.com">www.albertcountytourism.com</a>; Tourism New Brunswick, 800/561-0123, <a href="http://www.tourismnbcanada.com.">www.tourismnbcanada.com.</a></p>

<p>Prince Edward Island National Park, Prince Edward Island</p>

<p>Beyond PEI's rolling green hills, creamy-white churches, and mussel farms are the long, sandy beaches, rust-red cliffs, and giant shifting sand dunes of Prince Edward Island National Park. Spread across 25 miles of the north shore, this is one of Canada's smallest-yet busiest-parks.</p>

<p>When to go: Late June to late August.</p>

<p>Photo op: Dunes grow to 60 feet at Greenwich, at the park's west end.</p>

<p>Don't miss: The state-of-the-art Greenwich Interpretation Centre at the east end has interactive exhibits and hiking trails; nearby archaeological digs have found 10,000-year-old traces of habitation. And visit the turn-of-the-century Green Gables House, which was the inspirational setting for L. M. Montgomery's classic children's novel Anne of Green Gables.</p>

<p>Where to stay: You can find cottages for $40 a night through Prince Edward Island Tourism Information (888/734-7529).</p>

<p>Dalvay-by-the-Sea, a National Historic Site at the eastern end of the park, is an elegant Victorian home built in 1895 by an oil tycoon. It's now an upscale inn and restaurant (from $115 per person, 902/672-2048, <a href="http://www.dalvaybythesea.com">www.dalvaybythesea.com</a>)</p>

<p>Fascinating fact: The rubbery Irish moss that washes up on the beach is used as a thickener in toothpaste.</p>

<p>You need to know: The sand dunes, which host fox dens, are extremely fragile and held in place by the tufts of marram grass. Stick to boardwalks and footpaths.</p>

<p>Planning: 902/672-6350; area tourism information, 888/734-7529, <a href="http://www.peiplay.com.">www.peiplay.com.</a></p>

<p>Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia</p>

<p>The highlight of the 367-square-mile park, which stretches across the top of Cape Breton Island, is a driving tour: the spectacular 66-mile section of the Cabot Trail. A roller coaster of a road flanked by ocean and forested highlands, it climbs to heights of 1,200 feet (with breathtaking coastal views), twists around hairpin turns, and sinks down to the shore, threading in and out of the park boundaries and through small communities and fishing villages. You can drive the route easily in a few hours, but with all the scenic pull-offs, hiking trails (ranging five minutes to five hours), beautiful beaches, and opportunities to spot wildlife, consider taking several days.</p>

<p>Courtesy of Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture and Heritage<br />
The Cabot Trail in Cape Breton</p>

<p>Highlands National Park<br />
Although the scenery is superb all along the entire Cabot Trail the most awesome coastline views can be found at the lookouts between Pleasant Bay and the southwest border of the park.</p>

<p>When to go: Summer or autumn. Leave enough slack in your schedule for days with bad visibility-they occur often.</p>

<p>Wildlife: Keep an eye out for roadside moose, gliding bald eagles, and highway scenic stops for whale spotting.</p>

<p>Where to stay: The Acadian village of Ch&eacute;ticamp, at the park's west entrance, has a waterfront boardwalk, seafood restaurants, and crafts shops. Laurie's Motor Inn rents rooms from $72 (800/959-4253, <a href="http://www.lauries.com">www.lauries.com</a>).</p>

<p>At the east gate, the best choice is the seaside community of Ingonish. Nights at Glenghorm Beach Resort start at $64 (800/565-5660, <a href="http://www.capebretonresorts.com">www.capebretonresorts.com</a>).</p>

<p>Between the two, try Cape North's Country Haven B&amp;B (from $49, 902/383-2369, <a href="http://www.bbcanada.com/countryhaven">www.bbcanada.com/countryhaven</a>).</p>

<p>Budget secret: The park's Highland Links Golf Course, at Ingonish Beach, was rated Canada's best public course in 2002 by Score Golf magazine (top price for 18 holes is $63, 800/441-1118, <a href="http://www.highlandslinksgolf.com">www.highlandslinksgolf.com</a>).</p>

<p>Casual lobster meals-with a seaside view-cost just $11.50 at the Chowder House, on the main road in Neil's Harbour. The Highland Sitting Room in historic Keltic Lodge (800/565-0444), a province-run resort on a cliff overlooking Cape Smokey and the dark North Atlantic, is a gorgeous spot for a light lunch.</p>

<p>Planning: 902/224-2360; Tourism Nova Scotia, 800/565-0000, <a href="http://explore.gov.ns.ca">http://explore.gov.ns.ca</a>; Cabot Trail, <a href="http://www.cabottrail.com.">www.cabottrail.com.</a><br />
Copyright &copy; 2004 Newsweek Budget Travel, Inc.</p>&quot;
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&quot;117&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	6/19/2004 8:58 am <br />
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<p>Even more than the parks eh....i wanted me and Canuck time, we had a hiccup but we still kept it us...i forgot that i was allowed something just for me, i hadn't had that in a long time, 14 years being responsible for my 'spawn' made it a really huge vacation for me...i had suddenly 16 days that my children know nothing of unless i mention it in front of them....something i've never had, something most mom's would wish they had had...and i was lucky, my canadian was and is one of those men that lets you make mistakes...love and light</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	6/19/2004 11:29 am <br />
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<p>Hiccup, I'd hate to see a burp...</p>

<p>Anyways, strong showing from and to Canada when Health came to Bellingham to visit us. We shopped ourselves into debt, ate ourselves to death and can hardly wait to see what Vancouver Island's visits gonna be like. My CryptoKnight side wants to see the Toba Inlet for myself, maybe we could get a few freinds to come out and say \&quot;HOOO HOOOARRHH!!\&quot; to us.</p>

<p>Btw, also gotta bug like a fanboy all over Mr. Bindernagle's case when I or If I get ta meet him. lol.</p>

<p>AND TY FOR THE HEALTH TIPZ!!</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	10/14/2005 12:04 am <br />
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<p>A father walks into a market with his young son. The kid is holding a quarter. Suddenly, the boy starts choking, going blue in the face. The dad realizes the boy has swallowed the quarter, he starts panicking, shouting for help. A well dressed, attractive, but serious looking woman in a blue business suit is sitting at a coffee bar in the market reading her newspaper and sipping a cup of coffee. At the sound of the commotion, she looks up, puts her coffee cup down on the saucer, neatly folds the newspaper and places it on the counter, gets up from her seat and makes her way, unhurried, across the market. Reaching the boy, the woman carefully takes hold of the boy's testicles and starts to squeeze, gently at first and then ever more firmly. After after a few seconds the boy convulses violently and coughs up the quarter, which the woman deftly catches in her free hand. Releasing the boy, the woman hands the coin to the father and walks back to her seat in the coffee bar without saying a word. As soon as he is sure that his son has suffered no lasting ill effects, the father rushes over to the woman and starts thanking her saying, \&quot;I've never seen anybody do anything like that before, it was fantastic. Are you a doctor?\&quot;</p>

<p>No,\&quot; the woman replies, \&quot;I work for Revenue Canada.\&quot;</p>

<p>(It has been awhile, and to update, Crypto DID indeed get to meet and greet Dr.JOhn Bindernagle, and we discussed briefly the Sasquatch communication theories uses of rocks etc, AriesPhoenix is still out on her &aring;&szlig;&szlig;, but she's engaged now, lol, and plays an online game, but then whoops she's not on the internet as much anymore, and, shoot, well if ya wanna know more you'll have to email her thru her profile)</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	1/30/2006 7:30 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (19 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>An observant woman died one day, and found herself waiting in the long line for judgment.  As she stood there, she noticed that some souls were allowed to march right through the pearly gates into heaven.</p>
 
<p>Others, though, were led over to Satan, who threw them into the burning pit.</p>
 
<p>But every so often, instead of hurling a poor soul into the fire,</p>
 
<p>Satan would toss a soul into a small pile off to one side.</p>
 
<p>After watching Satan do this several times, the woman's curiosity got the best of her.  So she strolled over to find out what the devil he was doing.</p>
 
<p>\&quot;Excuse me, Prince of Darkness,\&quot; she said.</p>
 
<p>\&quot;I'm waiting my turn for judgment, but I couldn't help wondering,</p>
 
<p>Why are you tossing those people aside instead of flinging them into the fires of hell with the others?\&quot;</p>
 
<p>\&quot;Ah, those...\&quot; Satan said with a groan.</p>
 
<p>\&quot;They're all from Vancouver; they're too wet to burn!\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	2/3/2006 6:04 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (20 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>A little more crude ribbing for the Canadians, and Men.. and Canadian Men, lol.</p>

<p><br />
E-mail message<br />
The &para;&szlig; Study<br />
      The American Government funded a study to see why the head of a man's &para;&szlig; was larger than the shaft. After 1 year and $180,000, they concluded that the reason that the head was larger than the shaft was to give the man more <br />
pleasure during &szlig;&times;.<br />
      After the US published the study, the French decided to do their own study. After $250,000 and 3 years of research, they concluded that the reason the head was larger than the shaft was to give the woman more pleasure during &szlig;&times;.<br />
      Canadians, unsatisfied with these findings, conducted their own study. After 2 weeks and a cost of around $75.46, and 2 cases of beer, they concluded that it was to keep a man's hand from flying off and hitting himself in the forehead.</p>
 
<p>LOL!!!! </p>

<p>This was emailed to me by a female, this study was not done for me or to me, and I'm not disclosing my dimensions to anyone but the grand architectural society of the americas and NASA, lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	2/3/2006 6:11 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (21 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>I disavow any affinity towards the private parts of Canadians, but another one flew into my email, lol.</p>

<p>An elderly woman walked into the Bank of Canada one morning with a purse full of money. She wanted to open a savings account and insisted on talking to the president of the Bank because, she said, she had a lot of money.</p>

<p>After many lengthy discussions (after all, the client is always right) an employee took the elderly woman to the president's office.</p>

<p>The president of the Bank asked her how much she wanted to deposit. She placed her purse on his desk and replied, \&quot;$165,000\&quot;.</p>

<p>The president was curious and asked her how she had been able to save so much money. The elderly woman replied that she made bets.</p>

<p>The president was surprised and asked, \&quot;What kind of bets?\&quot;</p>

<p>The elderly woman replied, \&quot;Well, I bet you $25,000 that your &thorn;&szlig;&thorn;&ccedil;&not;&szlig; are square.\&quot;</p>

<p>The president started to laugh and told the woman that it was impossible to win a bet like that.<br />
The woman never batted an eye. She just looked at the president and said, \&quot;Would you like to take my bet?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Certainly\&quot;, replied the president. \&quot;I bet you $25,000 that my &thorn;&szlig;&thorn;&ccedil;&not;&szlig; are not square.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Done\&quot;, the elderly woman answered. \&quot;But given the amount of money involved, if you don't mind I would like to come back at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning with my lawyer as a witness.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;No problem\&quot;, said the president of the Bank confidently.</p>

<p>That night, the president became very nervous about the bet and spent a long time in front of the mirror examining his &thorn;&szlig;&thorn;&ccedil;&not;&szlig;, turning them this way and that, checking them over again and again until he was positive that no one could consider his &thorn;&szlig;&thorn;&ccedil;&not;&szlig; as square and reassuring himself that there was no way he could lose the bet.</p>

<p>The next morning at exactly 10 o'clock the elderly woman arrived at the president's office with her lawyer and acknowledged the $25,000 bet made the day before that the president's &thorn;&szlig;&thorn;&ccedil;&not;&szlig; were square.</p>

<p>The president confirmed that the bet was the same as the one made the day before. Then the elderly woman asked him to drop his pants etc. so that she and her lawyer could see clearly.</p>

<p>The president was happy to oblige.<br />
The elderly woman came closer so she could see better and asked the president if she could touch them.<br />
\&quot;Of course\&quot;, said the president.</p>

<p>\&quot;Given the amount of money involved, you should be 100% sure.\&quot;</p>

<p>The elderly woman did so with a little smile. Suddenly the president noticed that the lawyer was banging his head against the wall. He asked the elderly woman why he was doing that and she replied, \&quot;Oh, it's probably because I bet him $100,000 that around 10 o'clock in the morning I would be holding the<br />
&trade;&aring;&not;&not;&szlig; of the President of the Bank of Canada!\&quot;</p>

<p>Btw, &thorn;&szlig;&thorn;&ccedil;&not;&szlig; and &trade;&aring;&not;&not;&szlig; are those things we don't like being kicked. Censored to retain our PG-13 rating, lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/5/2006 3:08 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (22 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>ROTFL! That's funny! Er, those are funny! Bahahahah! Bbbttahahahaha! Haaaaaaah...</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	2/6/2006 3:32 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (23 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>he he he heheheheheh eh eh eh, blame Teri, she was on a canadian roll. Not like those ones served in B.C. that make French Bread seem negotiable, nm, blaaahhaaha. I'll probably have more later, be prepared!</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/12/2006 3:56 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (24 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>*A slice of life from B.C., a bit backdated, but some funny stuff. Language necessarily censored, those crude potty mouth caucks anyways, here it IS!:*</p>

<p><br />
E-mail message<br />
Subject: weekends...<br />
 I have had one hell of a grey cup weekend. From prebuying the ticket 5 months ago, to having to sell it for rent, to finding out two tickets are being drawn for the managers at work, to find out evil boss excluded me for reasons only known to him, to finding out he expects me to hold the fking hat for the fking draw, to jumping up and down and facially silently screaming at gary whilst standing behind the evil boss desperately trying to convey the message JUST FKING SAY YES YOU WANT IN THE DRAW AND WHATEVER YOU DO DON\&quot;T, I REPEAT DON'T !!! , SAY \&quot; oh no thanks I already have a ticket .. \&quot; , to hearing him say exactly that,  to having Dave win the fking thing, to having Dave invite me as his guest, to my beloved Lions spending weeks ripping my heart out by doing everything in their power to make it as close as it can possibly be to getting into the finals but falling short on the last play of the last game, to going into Vancouver for adventures I am starting to suspect only I can have....</p>

<p>room at the marriot $460 ,<br />
2 tickets to the grey cup $500, <br />
drinking for a night for two at a pub $180 ,<br />
steak dinner for two $ 50, ( all provided by oil company )<br />
skytrain round trip $10,<br />
one plate of pancakes at the Marriot $25,<br />
second breakfast and lunch at the Cecil watching Elektra show why she deserves the title of Best Ts 2005 ( and the unofficial title Strpr You Just May Actually Want To Fk ) $80,<br />
a bottle of pepsi at the stadium $4,<br />
the cheapest trinket souveniers ( football shaped beer mug ) $30,  <br />
and bear with me here..... ( heh heh that's me )<br />
touching the grey cup, getting so stoned on the skytrain actually uttering the phrase \&quot; wow man \&quot; as a train the opposite way makes his hair blow back whilst he see's how close he can get his head to it out the window, voraciously debating every stupid at the free drinks place on any topic of their choice to the point where they are reduced to a near blubbering mass of protoplasm, <br />
grabbing the yippiest bitch there who was sitting on a chair with wheels and without any warning whatsoever flinging her 30 feet across the room into a crowd on the dance floor whilst she screamed bloody murder and her husband stood up and pumped his fist in the air yelling \&quot; you fking rock !!!! do it again, do it again !! \&quot; ,  leaving the Marriot at 2 am ( after dave crashed ) and<br />
a) befriending a chinese grocer who understood world economics better than any politician<br />
b) seriuosly discussing the best dumpsters to eat from and how to keep your one wheeled bike from being stolen with a 435 yr old man <br />
c) pointing out emphatically to the early bankers shift that BMO was certainly not a proper acronym in WESTERN canada and they could go fk themselves back to montreal if they persisted in call it the Bank Montreal OF <br />
d) finding a place by sheer random fking drunk staggering luck that is lit up inside to resemble you are inside a computer chip ( way too fkin cool ) and it's hours officially are 2AM TIL LATE AND ENTER BY THE BACK ALLEY ONLY  ( at least the first part being illegal ) and they do have molsons and it did appear I was at least twice the age of any other patron ( perhaps being called \&quot;pops\&quot; was a good clue ), to returning to the marriot at 5 am to discover the secret service had a hooker cordoned off in the lobby so I plowed my way in to announce they shouldn't treat a registered guests sister so rudely  only to have the secret service attempt to physically introduce my face to the pavement on the street  ( these fkers should have been IN the football game - one dude was able to raise BOTH my feet off the ground while lifting from under my left arm only  - heh heh of course after I escaped the confines of the elevator and showed BlackHercules I really wasn't interested in learning levitation and the effects of gravity I felt it was only fair they should have to try to tackle me while I yelled the play by play of my amazing running game wearing my favourite Lions jersey  ) all the while my relentless smart ass comments to all of them showed what I felt was a distinct lack of a sense of humour their mothers should be disappointed in all of them and after about 15 minutes of fun and frivolity with my new very large serious friends I conceded that i supposed i could so PROVE to them I indeed was a registered guest  , to being awoken by Dave after one and 1/2 hrs of sleep because he got up at 6am and couldn't get back in somehow due to my discussions with the secret service  , learning a new song ( henceforth being belted out in unison by 6 fat old guys I call friends every few minutes for the rest of the day ), giving the kids \&quot;bangers\&quot; souveniers from the game (times 10), having a steak dinner- steak and eggs- steak sandwich- bacon burger- bbq'd chicken-full rack of ribs- 83 lbs of fries , all in 24 hours  ..........</p>

<p>PRICELESS....   </p>

<p>I'm glad I checked my pockets when I got home and found a card from that surreal computerchipbarthatIreallywonderifIreturnedIwouldfindabakerytherethenextmorning...., work, canucks, and getting older and uglier every day....  </p>

<p>{This guy lives a life I can only dream of, and wake up scratching my head going WtF? You know who you are, back me up here dude, did all this really happen?}</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	canuck4000  	2/14/2006 11:14 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (25 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>hey wait a minute......</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/15/2006 6:13 am <br />
To: 	canuck4000 	 (26 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>*Uh oh eh? You've had days like this?*</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	2/24/2006 8:17 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (27 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>Of course he has. Canucklehead lives the life most of us can only have weird dreams about, lol. And hey where the hell is he these days, he still left his pants around here somewhere...,</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-6 10:02 pm <br />
To: 	MidniteSun 	 (28 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>And since I see some Canadians roaming the perimeter there I'd better to be fair give this one a good old dusting off and bumping up eh. I'm walking distance to Canada myself, though it would take a large part of a day to do it in, along the I-5, where the Smart people are in Cars, with Air conditioning on. I have a kinda new favorite radio station from up there, 95.3 the Crave, but it does get lame so I switch it back to 94.5 the Beat. Where's Middo these days, back me up here, you're my ol radio listening buddy, explain some of this newfangled music they're playing lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-6 10:09 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (29 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>Today is, 8/6/07, CIVIC HOLIDAY! YAAAAH! What's civic holiday? Eh?</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	Aug-7 1:05 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (30 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>We sure as heck don't know. Just had to make up a holiday for August, I guess! lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;31&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-7 1:21 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (31 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>Some country had to. I don't see a single holiday for August except for my Dad's birthday, he doesn't have much to do with Canada though, but ever since he heard the commecerials for Drink Canada Dry ginger ale, he haven't seen him since, We figure he's worked his way past Huron and is sipping up Superior.</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;32&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	Aug-7 3:51 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (32 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>I honestly had noticed the lower water levels. I had no idea your dad was responsible for the sudden decrease in my filthy lake swimming water!</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;33&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-9 10:40 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (33 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>Oh it's true, and you thought those were Ogopogo and Manipoga, and him streaking for Kokanee commercials lol. I got a neat new Kokanee tumbler mug from Goodwill btw, it'sneither neat nor new, but it does tumble hilariously, helps if it's full too, messier, eh.</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;34&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	MidniteSun  	Aug-29 12:50 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (34 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>METAMAN!!!! *huge hugs* I'm sorry I haven't been around, I've been working 6-7 days a week and my internet connection is being temperamental I'm also in the process of getting the manager position at work. I love Crave but they could cut back on the Ricky Martin, Cher and N'Sync(as long as the don't play \&quot;MMBop\&quot;, Brittany Spears or Spice Girls I'll be okay though). I hate the Beat...too much rap. My new favorite artists are Daughtry, State of Shock...hmm I dunno and a bunch of new songs from Nickleback, Lifehouse, Goo Goo Dolls and the like.<br />
I'll be around a lil more the next few days as I have a few days off.</p>

<p>Hopefully see yas soon!</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;35&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-30 11:05 pm <br />
To: 	MidniteSun 	 (35 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>Meant to congratulate on the knowing metaphorumers thread but since ya mentioned it here too:</p>

<p>CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS On becoming Manager!<br />
Remind me to make a surprise drop in on your store or whatever next time I'm up north, but then... reminding me to make a surprise anything won't be much of a surprise now will it.</p>&quot;
&quot;117&quot;;&quot;36&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	MidniteSun  	Sep-1 1:56 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (36 of 36) </p>
 	
<p>Lmccao, there's 16 of our stores in B.C. good luck finding me :P</p>&quot;
&quot;119&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	7/2/2004 7:16 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>On June 20, 1868, a proclamation signed by the Governor General, Lord Monck, called upon all Her Majesty's loving subjects throughout Canada (AHAHAHAHA!! ROTFLMAO!) to join in the celebration of the anniversary of the formation of the union of the British North America provinces in a federation under the name of Canada on July 1st.</p>

<p><br />
just thought you all might like to know... lol</p>&quot;
&quot;119&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	7/2/2004 7:27 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (2 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>SO, WHAT DO CANADIANS HAVE TO BE PROUD OF?</p>
 
<p>1. Smarties</p>
 
<p>2. Crispy Crunch, Coffee Crisp</p>
 
<p>3. The size of our football fields and one less down</p>
 
<p>4. Baseball is Canadian</p>
 
<p>5. Lacrosse is Canadian</p>
 
<p>6. Hockey is Canadian</p>
 
<p>7. Basketball is Canadian</p>
 
<p>8. Apple pie is Canadian</p>
 
<p>9. Mr. Dress-up kicks Mr. Rogers ass</p>
 
<p>10. Tim Hortons kicks Dunkin' Donuts ass</p>
 
<p>11. In the war of 1812, started by America, Canadians pushed<br />
the Americans back...past their 'White House'. Then we burned it...and most of Washington, under the command of William Lyon McKenzie who was insane and hammered all the time. We got bored because they ran away, so we came home and partied...Go figure..</p>
 
<p>12. Canada has the largest French population that never surrendered to Germany.</p>
 
<p>13. We have the largest English population that never ever surrendered or withdrew during any war to anyone, anywhere.</p>
 
<p>14. Our civil war was a bar fight that lasted a little over an hour.</p>
 
<p>15. The only person who was arrested in our civil war was an American mercenary, who slept in and missed the whole thing... but showed up just in time to get caught.</p>
 
<p>16. We knew plaid was cool far before Seattle caught on.</p>
 
<p>17. The Hudsons Bay Company once owned over 10% of the earth's surface and is still around as the world's oldest company.</p>
 
<p>18. The average dog sled team can kill and devour a full grown human in under 3 minutes.</p>
 
<p>19. We still know what to do with all the parts of a buffalo.</p>
 
<p>20. We don't marry our kin-folk.</p>
 
<p>21. We invented ski-doos, jet-skis, velcro, zippers, insulin, penicillin, zambonis, the telephone and short wave radios that save countless lives each year.</p>
 
<p>22. We ALL have frozen our tongues to something metal and lived to tell about it.</p>
 
<p>23. A Canadian invented Superman.</p>

<p>BUT MOST IMPORTANT!<br />
24. The handles on our beer cases are big enough to fit your hands with mitts on. OOOoohhhhh Canada!!</p>
 
<p>Oh yeah... and our elections only take one day.</p>
 
<p> <br />
I AM CANADIAN!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;119&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	7/2/2004 7:38 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (3 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>25 Signs Showing You Might be Canadian</p>

<p>1. You're not offended by the term \&quot;HOMO MILK\&quot;.</p>

<p>2. You understand the phrase \&quot;Could you pass me a serviette, I just<br />
dropped my poutine, on the chesterfield.\&quot;</p>

<p>3. You eat chocolate bars, not candy bars.</p>

<p>4. You drink Pop, not Soda.</p>

<p>5. You know what a Mickey and 2-4 mean.</p>

<p>6. You don't care about the fuss with Cuba. It's a cheap place to go for your holidays, with good cigars and no Americans.</p>

<p>7. You know that a pike is a type of fish, not part of a highway.</p>

<p>8. You drive on a highway, not a freeway.</p>

<p>9. You have Canadian Tire money in your kitchen drawers.</p>

<p>10. You know that Casey and Finnegan were not part of a Celtic musical group.</p>

<p>11. You get excited whenever an American television show mentions Canada.</p>

<p>12. You brag to Americans that: Shania Twain, Jim Carrey, Celine Dion &amp; many more, are Canadians.</p>

<p>13. You know that the C.E.O. of American Airlines is a Canadian!</p>

<p>14. You know what a touque is.</p>

<p>15. You design your Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit.</p>

<p>16. You know that the last letter of the English alphabet is always pronounced \&quot;Zed\&quot; not \&quot;Zee\&quot;.</p>

<p>17. Your local newspaper covers the national news on 2 pages, but requires 6 pages for hockey.</p>

<p>18. You know that the four seasons mean: almost winter, winter, still winter and road work.</p>

<p>19. You know that when it's 25 degrees outside, it's a warm day.</p>

<p>20. You understand the Labatt Blue commercials.</p>

<p>21. You know how to pronounce and spell Saskatchewan\&quot;. (Sas-Kat-chew-wan)</p>

<p>22. You perk up when you hear the theme song from 'Hockey Night in Canada'.</p>

<p>23. You were in grade 12, not the 12th grade.</p>

<p>24. \&quot;Eh?\&quot; is a very important part of your vocabulary, and is more polite than \&quot;Huh?\&quot;</p>

<p>25. You actually understand these jokes, and forward them to all of your Canadian friends!!!! and then you send them to your American friends just to confuse them... further (hehe)</p>&quot;
&quot;119&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	7/2/2004 7:49 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (4 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>Finally a joke that explains what it's like to be Canadian... eh</p>

<p>Once upon a time in the Kingdom of Heaven, God went missing for six days. Eventually, Michael the archangel found him, resting on the seventh day. He inquired of God, \&quot;Where have you been?\&quot; God sighed a deep sigh of satisfaction and proudly pointed downwards through the clouds, \&quot;Look Michael, look what I've made.\&quot;</p>

<p>Archangel Michael looked puzzled and said, \&quot;What is it?\&quot; \&quot;It's a planet,\&quot; replied God, \&quot;and I've put LIFE on it. I'm going to call it Earth and it's going to be a place of great balance.\&quot; \&quot;Balance?\&quot; inquired Michael, still confused. God explained, pointing to different parts of Earth, \&quot;For example, Northern Europe will be a place of great opportunity and wealth while Southern Europe is going to be poor; the Middle East over there will be a hot spot. Over there I've placed a continent of white people and over there is a continent of black people,\&quot; God continued, pointing to different countries. \&quot;This one will be extremely hot and arid while this one will be very cold and covered in ice.\&quot;</p>

<p>The Archangel, impressed by Gods work, then pointed to a large landmass in the top corner and asked, \&quot;What's that one?\&quot; \&quot;Ah,\&quot; said God. \&quot;That's Canada, the most glorious place on Earth. There are beautiful mountains, lakes, rivers, streams and an exquisite coastline. The people from Canada are going to be modest, intelligent, and humorous and they're going to be found travelling the world. They'll be extremely sociable, hard working, and high achieving, and they will be known throughout the world as diplomats and carriers of peace. I'm also going to give them super-human, undefeatable ice hockey players who will be admired and feared by all who come across them.\&quot; Michael gasped in wonder and admiration but then proclaimed; \&quot;What about balance, God? You said there will be BALANCE!\&quot; God replied wisely. \&quot;Wait until you see the loud-mouth bastards I'm putting next to them....\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;119&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	7/2/2004 8:03 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (5 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>Americans,</p>

<p>On behalf of Canadians everywhere I'd like to offer an apology to the United States of America. We haven't been getting along very well recently and for that, I am truly sorry.</p>

<p>I'm sorry we called George Bush a moron. He is a moron, but it wasn't nice of us to point it out. If it's any consolation, the fact that he's a moron shouldn't reflect poorly on the people of America. After all, it's not like you actually elected him or anything.</p>

<p>I'm sorry about our softwood lumber. Just because we have more trees than you doesn't give us the right to sell you lumber that's cheaper and better than your own.</p>

<p>I'm sorry we beat you in Olympic hockey. In our defence I guess our excuse would be that our team was much, much, much, much better than yours.</p>

<p>I'm sorry we burnt down your White-House during the war of 1812. I notice you've rebuilt it! It's very nice.</p>

<p>I'm sorry about your beer. I know we had nothing to do with your beer, but we feel your pain.</p>

<p>I'm sorry about our waffling on Iraq. I mean, when you're going up against a crazed dictator, you want have your friends by your side. I realise it took more than two years before you guys pitched in against Hitler, but that was different. Everyone knew he had weapons.</p>

<p>And finally on behalf of all Canadians, I'm sorry that we're constantly apologising for things in a passive-aggressive sort of way, which is really a thinly veiled criticism. I sincerely hope that you're not upset over this. We've seen what you do to countries you get upset with.</p>

<p>We're sorry.</p>&quot;
&quot;119&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	7/2/2004 8:19 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (6 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>1. Only in Canada..... can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance.</p>

<p>2. Only in Canada..... are there handicap parking places in front of a<br />
skating rink.</p>

<p>3. Only in Canada..... do drugstores make the sick walk all the way to the back of the store to get their prescriptions while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front.</p>

<p>4. Only in Canada..... do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a diet coke.</p>

<p>5. Only in Canada..... do banks leave both doors open and then chain the pens to the counters.</p>

<p>6. Only in Canada..... do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and put our useless junk in the garage.</p>

<p>7. Only in Canada..... do we use answering machines to screen calls and<br />
then have call waiting so we won't miss a call from someone we didn't want to talk to in the first place.</p>

<p>8. Only in Canada..... do we buy hot dogs in packages of ten and buns in packages of eight.</p>

<p>9. Only in Canada..... do we use the word 'politics' to describe the process so well: 'Poli' in Latin meaning 'many' and 'tics' meaning 'bloodsucking creatures'.</p>

<p>10. Only in Canada..... do they have drive-up ATM machines with Braille lettering.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>( :P to Sea-Goat for Australia Day)</p>&quot;
&quot;120&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	3/23/2004 10:43 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>Firstly, best and worst places to live? According to America: Here's America!</p>

<p>Best and Worst Cities for Crime</p>

<p>Feeling safe and secure is especially important to Americans these days. Recent events remind us that the safety of our loved ones and the security of our property can't be taken for granted. So what are America's best and worst cities for crime?</p>

<p>Are there certain cities with an especially high rate of violent crime? Where do car thieves thrive? The research gurus at Sperling's BestPlaces have mined the recently released FBI Uniform Crime Reports to identify those U.S. cities with the highest and lowest rates of crime during 2002. The FBI's Crime Index rate reflects the total number of offenses per 100,000 residents.</p>

<p>According to the FBI, the national Crime Index rate for 2002 was 4,118. The Northeast region of the United States had the lowest Crime Index rate of the four regions, with 2,889 offenses per 100,000 residents. The next lowest region was the Midwest, with a rate of 3,883 offenses. The Western region followed with a rate of 4,418 offenses, while the Southern region showed the highest crime rate of 4,722 offenses.</p>

<p>Best Large Cities for Crime (More than 500,000 pop.)</p>

<p>New Jersey boasts three of the nation's safest and most secure cities.</p>

<p>1. Nassau-Suffolk, NY*<br />
Nassau-Suffolk has the second-lowest overall crime rate in the nation, thanks to extremely low violent and property crime rates.</p>

<p>2. Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ<br />
The Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon area has one of the lowest murder rates in the nation, in addition to a very low rate of larceny.</p>

<p>3. Ventura, CA<br />
Ventura has a very low property crime rate and one of the lowest larceny rates in the country.</p>

<p>4. Monmouth-Ocean, NJ<br />
Monmouth-Ocean has one of the lowest auto theft rates in the country and an overall low rate of property crime.</p>

<p>5. Bergen-Passaic, NJ<br />
Bergen-Passaic has especially low rates of forcible rape and larceny.</p>

<p>Worst Large Cities for Crime</p>

<p>Although Arizona has two of the most crime-ridden cities in the nation, their violent crime rates are relatively low.</p>

<p>1. Tucson, AZ<br />
Tucson has one of the highest property crime rates in the country, especially larceny. On the bright side, Tucson has a low murder rate.</p>

<p>2. Memphis, TN-AR-MS*<br />
Residents of Memphis contend with the nation's second-highest violent crime rate. In addition, the rate of robbery and burglary are among the nation's highest.</p>

<p>3. Miami, FL<br />
Miami's violent crime rate is the highest in the nation, with especially high incidences of robbery and assault. Thankfully, the murder rate is relatively low.<br />
4. Phoenix-Mesa, AZ<br />
Phoenix-Mesa has one of the highest rates of auto theft in the nation.</p>

<p>5. Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR<br />
The Little Rock area has a high rate of property crime, especially larceny.</p>

<p>Best Medium Cities for Crime (200,000-500,000 pop.) New England seems to be an especially safe and secure region.</p>

<p>1. Danbury, CT<br />
Danbury has lowest overall crime rate in the nation, as well as the lowest property crime rate.</p>

<p>2. Stamford-Norwalk, CT<br />
Second only to its neighbor Danbury, the Stamford-Norwalk area has one of the lowest property crime rates in the U.S.</p>

<p>3. Johnstown, PA<br />
Johnstown has an especially low rate of property crime. The murder rate is a bit higher than one might expect but is still well below the U.S. average.</p>

<p>4. Dutchess County, NY<br />
Dutchess County has a very low burglary rate, which helps contribute to low overall rate of property crime.</p>

<p>5. Portsmouth-Rochester, NH-ME<br />
The Portsmouth-Rochester area has low rates of property and violent crime, but there is a significant rate of forcible rape.</p>

<p>Worst Medium Cities for Crime</p>

<p>The South seems to be particularly challenged with crime.</p>

<p>1. Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
Myrtle Beach has the highest total rate of crime in the nation, due to a high rate of violent crime and the nation's highest rate of property crime. In particular, the rates of assault, burglary and larceny are particularly high.</p>

<p>2. Montgomery, AL<br />
The murder rate is significantly high in Montgomery, as are the rates of robbery, burglary and larceny.</p>

<p>3. Laredo, TX<br />
While the larceny rate is high in Laredo, residents can take comfort in the relatively low rates of murder and forcible rape.</p>

<p>4. Waco, TX<br />
Like Laredo, violent crime is less of a concern in Waco than property crime. In particular, burglary and larceny are a problem.</p>

<p>5. Wilmington, NC<br />
Wilmington has the second-highest rate of burglary in the country. On the other hand, the rates of forcible rape and assault are low.<br />
Best Small Cities for Crime (Less than 200,000 pop.)</p>

<p>1. State College, PA<br />
State College has low crime rates across the board. In particular, the burglary and auto theft rates are among the nation's lowest.</p>

<p>2. Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV<br />
Property crime is especially low in the Steubenville-Weirton area, especially the rate of larceny.</p>

<p>3. Wheeling, WV-OH*<br />
While property crime is extremely low in Wheeling, the rates of murder and assault are a bit higher than might be expected.</p>

<p>4. Pittsfield, MA*<br />
Pittsfield has not only one of the lowest murder rates in the nation, but also an exceptionally low rate of larceny. However, the rate of forcible rape is significant.</p>

<p>5. Wausau, WI<br />
Like Pittsfield, Wausau's rates of murder and larceny are among the nation's lowest. The violent crime rates are also low.</p>

<p>Worst Small Cities for Crime</p>

<p>1. Topeka, KS<br />
Topeka has the highest rate of property crime among cities with fewer than 200,000 residents. The rates of larceny and robbery are especially high.</p>

<p>2. Pine Bluff, AR<br />
Pine Bluff has a high rate of murder and the ninth-highest rate of robbery in the nation.</p>

<p>3. Monroe, LA*<br />
Monroe suffers from significant property and violent crime, especially assault and larceny.</p>

<p>4. Alexandria, LA<br />
Alexandria has the fourth-highest violent crime rate in the nation.</p>

<p>Murder and assault are a problem, in particular, but the rate of forcible rape is low.</p>

<p>5. Florence, SC<br />
Assault and larceny rates are high in Florence, but the murder rate is low.</p>

<p>Methodology<br />
The FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program Crime Index was used for this study. This index consists of the combined rate of murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, assault, burglary, larceny and auto theft per 100,000 population. This study considered 331 United States Metropolitan Statistical Areas.</p>

<p>The data was taken from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program report for 2002. *The following cities did not report crime statistics to the FBI in 2002, so 2002 rates were estimated based on previous years' local statistics and current year's city, state and county data: Nassau-Suffolk, NY; Memphis, TN; Monroe, LA; Wheeling, WV-OH; Pittsfield, MA. To view the complete findings and crime rates for all 331 metro areas, visit Sperling's BestPlaces.net website at <a href="http://www.bestplaces.net/2002crime.html">www.bestplaces.net/2002crime.html</a>.<br />
Find out more about these cities,</p>&quot;
&quot;120&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/30/2004 9:51 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (2 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>Huh, I would have thought Houston would be at the top of the list for unsafe, but I didn't see it anywhere......</p>&quot;
&quot;120&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	3/30/2004 7:29 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla unread 	 (3 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>Good point, also, did they mention Bremerton Wasington? Seattle? I got my &aring;&szlig;&szlig; kicked on those waterfronts at night, lmao and to tell ya how bad I was afflicted, I cant remember if it was Bremerton OR Seattle! Wait it was Bremerton! (Slams face on a concrete post and spins around to break the jaw of a willing volunteer to trigger flashback), YES Bremerton!</p>&quot;
&quot;120&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	4/6/2004 11:48 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (4 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>{lol DId they mention New York? lol, I hear they have an excellent school system!}</p>

<p>New York City School Exam</p>

<p>CITY OF NEW YORK - REVISED HIGH SCHOOL MATH PROFICIENCY EXAM</p>

<p>NAME______________________________</p>

<p>GANG NAME________________________</p>

<p>1) Jose has 2 ounces of &ccedil;&oslash;&ccedil;&aring;. If he sells an &bull; &trade;&aring;&not;&not; to Antonio for $320 and 2 grams to Juan for $85 per gram, what is the street value of the rest of his hold?</p>

<p>2) Rufus &para;&micro;&para;&szlig; 3 &ordf;&oslash;es. If the price is $85 per &thorn;&reg;&ccedil;&dagger;, how many &thorn;&reg;&ccedil;&dagger;s per day must each ho turn to support Rufus' $800 per day &ccedil;&reg;&aring;&ccedil;&dagger; &ordf;&aring;&trade;&thorn; habit?</p>

<p>3) Jerome wants to cut the pound of &ccedil;&oslash;&ccedil;&aring; he bought for $40,000 to make 20% profit. How many ounces will he need?</p>

<p>4) Willie gets $200 for a stolen BMW, $150 for stealing a Corvette, and $1 00 for a 4x4. If he steals 1 BMW, 2 Corvettes, and 3 4x4's, how many more Corvettes must he steal to have $900?</p>

<p>5) Raoul got 6 years for murder, He also got $10,000 for the hit. If his common-law wife spend s $100 per month, how much money will be left when he gets out?</p>

<p>**Extra credit question: How much more time will he get for &dagger;&not;&not;ing the &ordf;&oslash; that spent his money??</p>

<p>6) If an average can of spray paint covers 22 square feet and the average letter is 3 square feet , how many letters can be sprayed with 3 eight ounce cans of spray paint?</p>

<p>7) Hector &dagger;&oslash;&ccedil;&dagger;&eth; up 3 girls in the gang. There are 27 girls in his gang. What is the exact percentage of girls Hector &dagger;&oslash;&ccedil;&dagger;&eth; up?</p>

<p>8) Bernie is a &not;&oslash;&oslash;&dagger;&oslash;&thorn; for the gang. Bernie has a boa constrictor that eats 3 small rats per week at a cost of $5 per rat. if Bernie makes $700 a week as a &not;&oslash;&oslash;&dagger;&oslash;&thorn;, how many weeks can he feed the boa with one weeks salary?</p>

<p>9) Billy steals Joe's skateboard. As Billy skates away at 35 mph, Joe loads his 357 Magnum. If it takes Joe 20 seconds to load his Magnum, how far away will Billy be when he gets &oelig;&ordf;&aring;&ccedil;&dagger;&eth;?</p>

<p>REMEMBER: SAY NO TO DRUGS, GOOD LUCK &amp; NO TALKING</p>&quot;
&quot;120&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	4/17/2004 8:18 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (5 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>Words of the wise, Big slip-ups, The Quayle report With presidential candidates blazing through the campaign trail, we look back at some of history's most wise, and wince-worthy, political sound bites.</p>

<p>Words of the wise</p>

<p>\&quot;Ask not what your country can do for you,\&quot; John Fitzgerald Kennedy commanded in his January 20, 1961 inaugural address in Washington D.C., \&quot;ask what you can do for your country.\&quot; It stands as one of the most poignant quotations of not only the late President's career, but also the annals of U.S. history.</p>

<p>A century before, Abraham Lincoln was also inspiring the masses. The 16th U.S. President, Lincoln led a career marked by the brave decision to end slavery, and leadership during the Civil War. His most famous address was the Gettysburg Address, delivered at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on November 19, 1863.</p>

<p>Paying tribute to the fallen soldiers, he declared, \&quot;It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced &hellip; this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom &mdash; and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.\&quot;</p>

<p>Indeed, the country's forefathers knew how to stir a crowd. These are some of the most time-honored quotations:</p>

<p>\&quot;I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death.\&quot;<br />
&mdash; Patrick Henry (1736-1799), former governor of Virginia, when protesting the British tyranny.</p>

<p>\&quot;I regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.\&quot; &mdash; The final words of American Revolution soldier Nathan Hale (1755-1776), before being hanged by British captors on September 22,<br />
1776.</p>

<p>\&quot;The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government.\&quot; &mdash; President George Washington's farewell address on September 17,<br />
1796.</p>

<p>Such courage still exists today.</p>

<p>When terrorists attacked the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani rose up to lead not only his own constituents, but a frightened and grieving nation. After toiling at Ground Zero, he urged the people that, \&quot;The thing we have to do is demonstrate that the spirit of New York City is not its buildings. Buildings are important, but the spirit of New York is its people, free people dedicated to democracy.\&quot;<br />
Big slip-ups</p>

<p>Of course not every politician has such a way with words. Through the years, many an official has had to put his foot in his mouth.</p>

<p>\&quot;Life is very important to Americans,\&quot; then Kansas Senator Bob Dole once remarked to a head-scratching crowd.</p>

<p>Texas Speaker of the House Gib Lewis once said, \&quot;I want to thank each and every one of you for having extinguished yourselves this session.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I strongly support the feeding of children,\&quot; President Gerald Ford once proudly declared in speech of support for the School Lunch Bill.</p>

<p>In 1974, Richard Nixon visited Paris to attend the funeral of French president Georges Pompidou. \&quot;This,\&quot; Nixon remarked during the ceremony, \&quot;is a great day for France!\&quot;</p>

<p>Even 42nd President Bill Clinton, known as a smooth operator, could bungle a press conference. \&quot;This is still the greatest country in the world,\&quot; he once declared, \&quot;if we just will steel our wills and lose our minds.\&quot;</p>

<p>And of course, it wouldn't be fair to leave out our reigning president. A list of famous Bush-isms can be found here.<br />
{Er, going to get that now...and posting it to Burning the Bush thread, lol.}</p>

<p>The Quayle report<br />
There's the occasional blunder, and then there's Dan Quayle. Web sites like The Quayle Quote File Hall of Fame are devoted to the former VP's verbal gaffes.</p>

<p>Among the gems:<br />
\&quot;If we do not succeed, then we run the risk of failure.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;One word sums up probably the responsibility of any vice president, and that one word is 'to be prepared.'\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;It isn't pollution that's harming the environment. It's the impurities in our air and water that are doing it.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I was recently on a tour of Latin America, and the only regret I have was that I didn't study Latin harder in school so I could converse with those people.\&quot;</p>

<p>And, perhaps most poignant:<br />
\&quot;Every once in a while, you let a word or phrase out and you want to catch it and bring it back. You can't do that. It's gone, gone forever.\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;120&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/21/2004 11:38 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (6 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>Subject: StellaAwards.... unbelievable!</p>

<p>These are completely unbelievable!! It's time once again to review the winners of the annual \&quot;Stella Awards.\&quot; (The Stella's are named after 81-year-old Stella Liebeck who spilled coffee on herself and successfully sued McDonald's. That case inspired the Stella awards for the most frivolous successful lawsuits in the United States.)</p>
 
<p>Here are this year's winners:</p>
 
<p>5th Place (tie): Kathleen Robertson of Austin, Texas, was awarded $780,000 by a jury of her peers after breaking her ankle tripping over a toddler who was running inside a furniture store. The owners of the store were understandably surprised at the verdict, considering the misbehaving little toddler was Ms. Robertson's son.</p>
 
<p>5th Place (tie):<br />
19-year-old Carl Truman of Los Angeles won $74,000 and medical expenses when his neighbor ran over his hand with a Honda Accord. Mr. Truman apparently didn't notice there was someone at the wheel of the car when he was trying to steal his neighbor's hubcaps.</p>
 
<p>5th Place (tie): Terrence Dickson of Bristol, Pennsylvania, was leaving a house he had just finished robbing by way of the garage. He was not able to get the garage door to go up since the automatic door opener was malfunctioning. He couldn't re-enter the house because the door connecting the house and garage locked when he pulled it shut. The family was on vacation, and Mr. Dickson found himself locked in the garage for eight days. He subsisted on a case of Pepsi he found, and a large bag of dry dog food. He sued the homeowner's insurance claiming the situation caused him undue mental anguish. The jury agreed to the tune of $500,000.</p>
 
<p>4th Place: Jerry Williams of Little Rock, Arkansas, was awarded $14,500 and medical expenses after being bitten on the buttocks by his next door neighbor's beagle. The beagle was on a chain in its owner's fenced yard. The award was less than sought because the jury felt the dog might have been just a little provoked at the time by Mr. Williams who had climbed over the fence into the yard and was shooting it repeatedly with a pellet gun.</p>
 
<p>3rd Place: A Philadelphia restaurant was ordered to pay Amber Carson of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, $113,500 after she slipped on a soft drink and broke her coccyx (tailbone). The beverage was on the floor because Ms. Carson had thrown it at her boyfriend 30 seconds earlier during an argument.</p>
 
<p>2nd Place: Kara Walton of Claymont, Delaware, successfully sued the owner of a night club in a neighboring city when she fell from the bathroom window to the floor and knocked out her two front teeth. This occurred while Ms.Walton was trying to sneak through the window in the ladies room to avoid paying the $3.50 cover charge. She was awarded $12,000 and dental expenses.</p>
 
<p><br />
1st Place: This year's run away winner was Mrs Merv Grazinski of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mrs. Grazinski purchased a brand new 32-foot Winnebago motor home. On her first trip home, (from an OU football game), having driven onto the freeway, she set the cruise control at 70 mph and calmly left the drivers seat to go into the back &amp;make herself a sandwich. Not surprisingly, the RV left the freeway, crashed and overturned.</p>

<p>Mrs.Grazinski sued Winnebago for not advising her in the owner's manual that she couldn't actually do this. The jury awarded her $1,750,000 plus a new motor home.</p>

<p>The company actually changed their manuals on the basis of this suit, just in case there were any other complete morons around.</p>
 
<p>PRETTY UNBELEAVABLE!</p>&quot;
&quot;120&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-6 9:51 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (7 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>Here's some patrioticlish pride from America's Great SW.</p>

<p>E-mail message<br />
Subject: Maricopa Arizona County Sheriff<br />
Update on Joe Arpaio<br />
TO THOSE OF YOU NOT FAMILIAR WITH JOE ARPAIO<br />
HE IS THE MARICOPA ARIZONA COUNTY SHERIFF<br />
AND HE KEEPS GETTING ELE CTED OVER AND OVER<br />
THIS I S ONE OF THE REASONS WHY:<br />
Sheriff Joe Arpaio</p>
 
<p>(In Arizona)<br />
who created the<br />
\&quot;Tent City Jail\&quot;:<br />
He has jail meals down to 40 cents a serving and charges the inmates for them.<br />
He stopped smoking and porno magazines in the jails. Took away their weights Cut off all but \&quot;G\&quot; movies.<br />
He started chain gangs so the inmates could do free work on county and city projects.<br />
Then He Started<br />
Chain Gangs For Women<br />
So He Wouldn't Get<br />
Sued For<br />
Discrimination.<br />
He took away cable TV Until<br />
he found out there was<br />
A<br />
Federal Court Order<br />
that<br />
Required Cable TV For Jails.<br />
So He Hooked Up The Cable TV Again<br />
Only Let In The Disney Channel And The Weather Channel.<br />
When asked why the weather channel<br />
He Replied,<br />
So They Will Know<br />
How Hot It's Gonna Be<br />
While They Are Working<br />
ON<br />
My Chain Gangs.<br />
He Cut Off Coffee<br />
Since It Has<br />
Zero Nutritional Value.<br />
When the inmates complained, he told them, \&quot;This Isn't<br />
The Ritz/Carlton.<br />
If You Don't Like It,<br />
Don't Come Back.\&quot;<br />
He bought Newt Gingrich's lecture series on videotape that he pipes into the jails.<br />
When asked by a reporter if he had any lecture series by a Democrat, he replied that a democratic lecture series might explain why a lot of the inmates were in his jails in the first place.<br />
More On The Arizona Sheriff:<br />
With Temperatures Being Even Hotter<br />
Than Usual In Phoenix</p>
 
<p>(116 Degrees Just Set A New Record),<br />
the Associated Press Reports:<br />
About 2,000 Inmates Living In A Barbed-Wire-Surrounded Tent Encampment<br />
At The<br />
Maricopa County Jail Have Been Given Permission To Strip Down To Their Government-Issued<br />
Pink Boxer Shorts.<br />
On Wednesday, hundreds of men wearing boxers were either curled up on their bunk beds or chatted in the tents, which reached<br />
138 Degrees<br />
Inside The Week Before.<br />
Many Were Also Swathed In Wet, Pink Towels As Sweat Collected On Their Chests And Dripped Down To Their PINK SOCKS.<br />
\&quot;It Feels Like We Are In A Furnace,\&quot;<br />
Said James Zanzot,<br />
An Inmate Who Has Lived In The TENTS for 1 year.<br />
\&quot;It's Inhumane.\&quot;<br />
Joe Arpaio,<br />
the tough-guy sheriff<br />
who created the tent city and long ago started making his prisoners wear pink, and eat bologna sandwiches, is not one bit sympathetic<br />
He said Wednesday that he told all of the inmates: \&quot;It's 120 Degrees In Iraq And<br />
Our Soldiers Are Living In Tents Too,<br />
And They Have To<br />
Wear Full Battle Gear,<br />
But<br />
They Didn't Commit Any Crimes,<br />
So Shut Your Darn Mouths!\&quot;<br />
Way To Go, Sheriff!<br />
Maybe if all prisons were like this one<br />
there would be a lot less crime and/or repeat offenders.<br />
Criminals should be punished for their crimes - not live in luxury until it's time for their parole, only to go out and commit another crime so they can get back in to live on taxpayers money and enjoy things taxpayers can't afford to have for themselves.<br />
Sheriff Joe<br />
was just re-elected Sheriff in Maricopa County, Arizona.</p>

<p>Now, I'm more determined than ever to behave, and to not be living in the Arid-Zone-Ah.</p>&quot;
&quot;120&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-9 9:22 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (8 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>A little piece of Americana and perhaps other countries. You'll remember some of these if you were the right age, or like me just grew up poor lol.</p>

<p>E-mail message<br />
Do you remember?</p>
 
<p>\&quot;Hey, Dad,\&quot; one of my kids asked the other day, \&quot;what was your favorite fast food when you were growing up?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;We didn't have fast food when I was growing up,\&quot; I informed him. \&quot;All the food was slow.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>\&quot;C'mon, seriously. Where did you eat?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;It was a place called 'at home,'\&quot; I explained. \&quot;Grandma cooked every day, and when Grandpa got home from work, we sat down together at the dining room table, and if I didn't like what she put on my plate, I was allowed to sit there until I did like it.\&quot;<br />
By this time, the kid was laughing so hard I was afraid he was going to suffer serious internal damage, so I didn't tell him the part about how I had to have permission to leave the table. But here are some other things I would have told him about my childhood if I figured his system could have handled it:<br />
Some parents NEVER owned their own house, wore Levis , set foot on a golf course, traveled out of the country, or had a credit card. In their later years they had something called a revolving charge card. The card was good only at Sears Roebuck. Or maybe it was Sears AND Roebuck. Either way, there is no Roebuck anymore. Maybe he died.<br />
My parents never drove me to soccer practice. This was mostly because we never had heard of soccer. I had a bicycle that weighed probably 50 pounds, and only had one speed, slow. We didn't have a television in our house until I was 11, but my grandparents had one before that. It was, of course, black and white, but they bought a piece of colored plastic to cover the screen. The top third was blue, like the sky, and the bottom third was green, like grass. The middle third was red. It was perfect for programs that had scenes of fire trucks riding across someone's lawn on a sunny day. Some people had a lens taped to the front of the TV to make the picture look larger.<br />
I was 13 before I tasted my first pizza. It was called \&quot;pizza pie.\&quot; When I bit into it, I burned the roof of my mouth, and the cheese slid off, swung down, plastered itself against my chin, and burned that, too. It's still the best pizza I ever ate.<br />
We didn't have a car until I was 15. Before that, the only car in our family was my grandfather's Ford. He called it a \&quot;machine.\&quot;<br />
I never had a telephone in my room. The only phone in the house was in the living room, and it was on a party line. Before you could dial, you had to listen and make sure some people you didn't know weren't already using the line.<br />
Pizzas were not delivered to our home. But milk was.<br />
All newspapers were delivered by boys, and all boys delivered newspapers. I delivered a newspaper six days a week. It cost 7 cents a paper, of which I got to keep 2 cents. I had to get up at 4 AM every morning.. On Saturday, I had to collect the 42 cents from my customers. My favorite customers were the ones who gave me 50 cents and told me to keep the change. My least favorite customers were the ones who seemed to never be home on collection day.<br />
Movie stars kissed with their mouths shut. At least, they did in the movies. Touching someone else's tongue with yours was called French kissing, and they didn't do that in movies. I don't know what they did in French movies. French movies were dirty, and we weren't allowed to see them.<br />
If you grew up in a generation before there was fast food, you may want to share some of these memories with your children or grandchildren. Just don't blame me if they bust a gut laughing.<br />
Growing up isn't what it used to be, is it?<br />
MEMORIES from a friend:<br />
My Dad is cleaning out my grandmother's house (she died in December), and he brought me an old Royal Crown Cola bottle. In the bottle top was a stopper with a bunch of holes in it. I knew immediately what it was, but my daughter had no idea. She thought they had tried to make it a salt shaker or something. I knew it as the bottle that sat on the end of the ironing board to \&quot;sprinkle\&quot; clothes with water because we didn't have steam irons. Man, I am old!<br />
How many do you remember?<br />
Head light dimmer switches on the floor.<br />
Ignition switches on the dashboard.<br />
Heaters mounted on the inside of the fire wall.<br />
Real ice boxes.<br />
Pant leg clips for bicycles without chain guards.<br />
Soldering irons heated on a gas burner.<br />
Using hand signals for cars without turn signals.<br />
Older Than Dirt Quiz: Count all the ones that you remember, not the ones you were told about. Ratings at the bottom.<br />
1. Blackjack chewing gum<br />
2. Wax Coke-shaped bottles with colored sugar water<br />
3. Candy cigarettes<br />
4. Soda pop machines that dispensed glass bottles<br />
5. Coffee shops or diners with tableside jukeboxes<br />
6 . Home milk delivery in glass bottles with cardboard stoppers<br />
7. Party lines<br />
8. Newsreels before the movie<br />
9. P.F. Flyers<br />
10. Butch wax<br />
11. Telephone numbers with a word prefix (OLive-6933)<br />
12. Peashooters<br />
13. Howdy Doody<br />
14. 45 RPM records<br />
15. S&amp;H Green Stamps<br />
16 Hi-fi's<br />
17. Metal ice trays with levers<br />
18. Mimeograph paper<br />
19 Blue flashbulbs<br />
20. Packards<br />
21. Roller skate keys<br />
22. Cork popguns<br />
23. Drive-ins<br />
24. Studebakers<br />
25. Wash tub wringers<br />
If you remembered 0-5 = You're still young<br />
If you remembered 6-10 = You are getting older<br />
If you remembered 11-15 = Don't tell your age,<br />
If you remembered 16-25 = You're older than dirt!<br />
I might be older than dirt, but those memories are the best part of my life.<br />
Don't forget to pass this along!!<br />
Especially to all your really OLD friends...<br />
\&quot;Senility Prayer\&quot;</p>
 
<p>God grant me...<br />
The senility to forget the people I never liked,<br />
The good fortune to run into the ones that I do,<br />
And the eyesight to tell the difference.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>Have a great week! !!!!!</p>

<p>To Those About to... Retire! We salute you, with the beepbeep horns on our gag canes!</p>&quot;
&quot;120&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-9 10:06 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla unread 	 (9 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>Another one I probably posted somewhere or has been seen before already but a goodie.</p>

<p>E-mail message<br />
Subject: Fwd: memories, it's long but great You have to read this a couple of times just to appreciate it.<br />
Close your eyes...And go back...<br />
....Before the Internet or PC or the MAC......<br />
....Before semi-automatics and crack....<br />
....Before Playstation, SEGA, Super Nintendo, even before Atari...<br />
....Before cell phones, CD's, DVD's, voicemail and e-mail....<br />
....way back....<br />
....way.....way.....way back.....<br />
I'm talkin' bout hide and seek at dusk<br />
Red light, Green light<br />
Red Rover....Red Rover.....<br />
Playing kickball &amp; dodgeball until the first...no...second...no...third<br />
Streetlight came on<br />
Ring around the Rosie<br />
London Bridge<br />
Hot potato<br />
Hop Scotch<br />
Jump rope<br />
Duck....duck....GOOSE!!!<br />
YOU'RE IT!!<br />
Parents stood on the front porch and yelled (or whistled) for you to come<br />
home - no pagers or cell phones<br />
Mother May I?<br />
Hula Hoops<br />
Seeing shapes in the clouds<br />
Endless summer days and hot summer nights (no A/C) with the windows open<br />
The sound of crickets<br />
Running through the sprinkler<br />
Happy Meals<br />
Cereal boxes with that GREAT prize in the bottom<br />
Cracker jacks with the same thing<br />
Ice pops with 2 sticks you could break and share with a friend<br />
...but wait.....there's more....<br />
Watchin' Saturday Morning cartoons Fat Albert, Road Runner, Smurfs, Picture Pages, G-Force &amp; He-Man,<br />
Schoolhouse Rock<br />
Watchin' Sunday morning oldies (Abbott &amp; Costello, Three Stooges) Wonder Woman &amp; Super Man Underoos<br />
FONZIE.....AYYYYYYYY<br />
Playing Dukes of Hazard<br />
Catchin' lightning bugs in a jar<br />
Christmas morning<br />
Your first day of school<br />
Bedtime Prayers and Goodnight Kisses<br />
Climbing trees<br />
Swinging as high as you could to try and reach the sky<br />
Getting an Ice Cream off the Good Humor Truck<br />
A million mosquito bites and sticky fingers<br />
Jumpin' down the steps<br />
Jumpin' on the bed<br />
Pillow fights<br />
Sleep-overs<br />
A 13\&quot; black and white TV in your room meant you were RICH<br />
Runnin' till you were out of breath<br />
Laughing so hard that your stomach hurt<br />
Being tired from PLAYING<br />
WORK: meant taking out the garbage or doing the dishes<br />
Your first crush<br />
Your first kiss (I mean the one that you kept your mouth CLOSED and your<br />
eyes OPEN<br />
Rainy days at school meant playing \&quot;Heads up 7UP\&quot; or hangman\&quot; in<br />
The classroom, Remember that?<br />
Oh, I'm not finished yet....<br />
Kool-Aid was the drink of the summer<br />
So was a swig from the hose<br />
Giving your friends a ride on your handlebars<br />
Wearing your new shoes on the first day of school<br />
Class Field Trips with soggy sandwiches<br />
When nearly everyone's mom was at home when the kids got there<br />
When a quarter seemed like a fair allowance;<br />
and another quarter a MIRACLE<br />
When ANY parent could discipline ANY kid, or feed him, or use him<br />
to carry groceries...And nobody, not even the kid, thought a thing of it.<br />
When your parents took you to McDonalds and you were COOL<br />
When being sent to the principal's office was nothing compared to<br />
the fate that awaited you at home. Basically, we were in fear for our lives but it wasn't because of<br />
drive by shootings, drugs, gangs, etc.<br />
Our parents and grandparents were a much bigger threat! And some of<br />
us are still afraid of em!<br />
Didn't that feel good? Just to go back and say, \&quot;Yeah, I remember<br />
that!\&quot;<br />
Well, let's keep going!!<br />
Let's go back to the time when...<br />
Decisions were made by going \&quot;eeny-meeny-miney-mo\&quot;<br />
Mistakes were corrected by simply exclaiming, \&quot;do over!\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Race issues\&quot; meant arguing about who ran the fastest.<br />
Money issues were handled by whoever was the banker in \&quot;monopoly\&quot;<br />
Catching fireflies could happily occupy an entire evening<br />
It wasn't odd to have two or three \&quot;best\&quot; friends.<br />
Being old, referred to anyone over 20. (CRAP! I'm officially old!)<br />
The worst thing you could catch from the opposite sex was cooties. Nobody was prettier than Mom<br />
Scrapes and bruises were kissed by mom or grandma and made better<br />
It was a big deal to finally be tall enough to ride the \&quot;big people\&quot;<br />
rides at the amusement park.<br />
Getting a foot of snow was a dream come true.<br />
Abilities were discovered because of a \&quot;double-dog-dare\&quot;<br />
Spinning around, getting dizzy and falling down was cause for giggles.<br />
The worst embarrassment was being picked last for a team.<br />
Water balloons were the ultimate, ultimate weapon.<br />
Older siblings were your worst tormentors, but also your fiercest protector<br />
If you can remember most or all of these, then you have LIVED!!!<br />
Pass this on to anyone who may need a break from their \&quot;grown up\&quot;<br />
life......I TRIPLE DOG DARE YA<br />
*</p>

<p>I'm beginning to feel old. Oh wait I only just need a coffee refill lol brb.</p>&quot;
&quot;120&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	Aug-18 1:39 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (10 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>Older than dirt quiz...</p>

<p>I know of the following:<br />
3. Candy cigarettes<br />
12. Peashooters<br />
22. Cork popguns (so I've only seen them in old cartoons, I still seen 'em!)<br />
23. Drive-ins<br />
24. Studebakers (I've seen a few)</p>

<p><br />
I'm still young, yay!</p>&quot;
&quot;120&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_Agrajag_  	Aug-18 8:25 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (11 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>Older than dirt results for: Agrajag</p>

<p>2. Wax Coke-shaped bottles with colored sugar water<br />
3. Candy cigarettes<br />
13. Howdy Doody<br />
18. Mimeograph paper<br />
22. Cork popguns<br />
23. Drive-ins</p>

<p>I'm getting older!</p>&quot;
&quot;120&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	Aug-20 10:48 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (12 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>Older Than Dirt Quiz: Count all the ones that you remember, not the ones you were told about. Ratings at the bottom.<br />
1. Blackjack chewing gum (Came in Licorice and Cloves too!)<br />
2. Wax Coke-shaped bottles with colored sugar water (Sugar water sucked, but you cuold chew the wax for hours til you lost all taste in your mouth.)<br />
3. Candy cigarettes (We thought we were so cool with those lol.)<br />
4. Soda pop machines that dispensed glass bottles (The smart ones had rubberized catchbins, or plastic.)<br />
5. Coffee shops or diners with tableside jukeboxes (PLace in Spokane still has them, they use em to announce your order to you with as well.)<br />
14. 45 RPM records (Unless your loopy young son is speeding them up or putting his toys on them to watch them speed.)<br />
17. Metal ice trays with levers (Ice catapults, fun stuff.)<br />
19. Blue flashbulbs (Somehow they hurt the eyes worse.)<br />
21. Roller skate keys (Fruity, but yeah, though I never had skates.)<br />
22. Cork popguns (Had one, but lost interest after I got my Lone Ranger rubber dart rifle which was also ignored over my Buck Rogers rubber dart laser pistol.)<br />
23. Drive-ins (Yep, and if you knew the frequency that was playing over your radio for the sound and had a good pair of binoculars, it was free viewing, but boy did the elbows get worn.)<br />
25. Wash tub wringers (By now they've all hardened and cracked, lol! But yes, and if you lost it somewhere, you'd catch hell.)</p>

<p>If you remembered 11-15 = Don't tell your age, (Whaaat? Is it that bad? Hey now, growing up poor exposed me to alot of classics, they were affordable, and unwanted, kinda like me lol.)</p>&quot;
&quot;121&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	4/19/2005 5:41 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>Humorous Quotes from George Mike's<br />
How to be an Alien</p>

<p>People on the continent either tell you the truth or lie; in England they hardly ever lie, but they would not dream of telling you the truth.</p>

<p>The English have no soul; they have the understatement instead.</p>

<p>Continental people have sex life; the English have hot-water bottles.</p>

<p>In England it is bad manners to be clever, to assert something confidently. It may be your personal view that two and two make four, but you must not state it in a self-assured way, because this is a democratic country and others may be of a different opinion.</p>

<p>When a wicked and unworthy subject annoyed the Sultan of Turkey or the Czar of Russia, he had his head cut of without much ceremony; but when the same happened in England, the monarch declared : \&quot;We are not amused\&quot;.</p>

<p>Bargaining is a repulsive habit; compromise is one of the highest human virtues - the difference between the two being that the first is practised on the Continent, the latter in Great Britain.</p>

<p>Always be original. It is not as difficult as it sounds : you just have copy the habits and sayings of a few thousand others.</p>

<p>Nice people are those who say silly things in good English - nasty people are those who drop clever remarks as well as their aitches.</p>

<p>In the old days the man who had no money was not considered a gentleman.</p>

<p>In the era of an enlightened Mayfair this attitude has changed. A gentleman may have money or may sponge on his friends; the criterion of a gentleman is that however poor he may be he still refuse to do useful work.</p>

<p>England is the only country in the world where you have to leave your lights on even if you park in a brilliantly lit-up street. The advantage being that your battery gets exhausted, you cannot start up again and consequently the number of road accidents are greatly reduced.</p>

<p>An English town is a vast conspiracy to mislead foreigners.</p>&quot;
&quot;121&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/15/2006 6:45 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (2 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message<br />
Subject:    Announcement from the Queen</p>

<p>From the Citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain to the Citizens of<br />
the United States of America:</p>

<p>In light of your failure to elect a competent President, and thus to govern yourselves, we hereby give notice of the revocation of your independence, effective immediately.</p>

<p>Her Sovereign Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, will resume monarchical duties, over all states, commonwealths, and territories (excepting Kansas, which she does not fancy).</p>

<p>Your new prime minister, Tony Blair, will appoint a governor for America without the need for further elections.</p>

<p>Congress and the Senate will be disbanded.</p>

<p>A questionnaire may be circulated next year to determine whether any of you noticed.</p>

<p>To aid in the transition to a British Crown Dependency, the following rules<br />
are introduced with immediate effect:</p>

<p>1. You should look up \&quot;revocation\&quot; in the Oxford English Dictionary.</p>

<p>(Then look up aluminium, and check the pronunciation guide. You will be amazed at just how wrongly you have been pronouncing it)</p>

<p>2. The letter 'U' will be reinstated in words such as 'favour' and 'neighbour'. Likewise, you will learn to spell 'doughnut' without skipping half the letters, and the suffix \&quot;ize\&quot; will be replaced by the suffix \&quot;ise\&quot;.</p>

<p>3. Generally, you will be expected to raise your vocabulary to acceptable levels (look up 'vocabulary'). Using the same twenty seven words<br />
interspersed with filler noises such as \&quot;like\&quot; and \&quot;you know\&quot; is an unacceptable and inefficient form of communication.</p>

<p>4. There is no such thing as \&quot;U.S. English\&quot;. We will let Microsoft know on your behalf. The Microsoft spell-checker will be adjusted to take account of<br />
the reinstated letter 'u' and the elimination of '-ize'.</p>

<p>5. You will re-learn your original national anthem, \&quot;God Save The Queen\&quot;.</p>

<p>6. July 4th will no longer be celebrated as a holiday.</p>

<p>7. You will learn to resolve personal issues without using guns, lawyers, or therapists. The fact that you need so many lawyers and therapists shows that you're not adult enough to be independent.</p>

<p>8. Guns should only be handled by adults. If you're not adult enough to sort things out without suing someone or speaking to a therapist, then you're not<br />
grown up enough to handle a gun.</p>

<p>Therefore, you will no longer be allowed to own or carry anything more dangerous than a vegetable peeler. A permit will be required if you wish to carry a vegetable peeler in public.</p>

<p>9. All American cars are hereby banned. They are crap, so this is for your own good. When we show you German cars, you will understand what we mean.</p>

<p>10. All intersections will be replaced with roundabouts, and you will start driving on the left with immediate effect. At the same time, you will go metric with immediate effect and without the benefit of conversion tables.</p>

<p>11. Both roundabouts and metrification will help you understand the British sense of humour.</p>

<p>12. The Former USA will adopt UK prices on petrol (which you have been calling gasoline) - roughly $6/Imp. gallon. Get used to it.</p>

<p>13. You will learn to make real chips. Those things you call French fries are not real chips, and those things you insist on calling potato chips are properly called crisps.</p>

<p>Real chips are thick-cut, fried in animal fat, and dressed not with catsup but with vinegar.</p>

<p>14. The cold tasteless stuff you insist on calling beer is not actually beer at all. Henceforth, only proper British Bitter will be referred to as beer,<br />
and European brews of known and accepted provenance will be referred to as Lager. American brands will be referred to as Near-Frozen Gnat's Urine so that all can be sold without risk of further confusion.</p>

<p>15. Hollywood will be required occasionally to cast English actors as good guys. Hollywood will also be required to cast English actors to play English characters. Watching Andie MacDowell attempt English dialogue in Four Weddings and a Funeral was an experience akin to having one's ears removed with a cheese grater.</p>

<p>16. You will cease playing American football. There is only one kind of proper football; you call it soccer.<br />
Those of you brave enough will, in<br />
time, be allowed to play rugby (which has some similarities to American football, but does not involve stopping for a rest every twenty seconds or<br />
wearing full Kevlar body armour like a bunch of Nancies). Further, you will stop playing baseball. It is not reasonable to host an event called the World Series for a game which is not played outside of America. Since only 2.1% of you are aware that there is a world beyond your borders, your error is<br />
understandable.</p>

<p>17. You must tell us who killed JFK. It's been driving us mad.</p>

<p>18. An internal revenue agent (i.e. tax collector) from Her Majesty's Government will be with you shortly to ensure the acquisition of all monies<br />
due (back-dated to 1776).</p>

<p>Thank you for your co-operation.</p>

<p>LOL </p>

<p>{Btw, this isn't really from the queen, in case we get some mouthbreathing rebelflag emblazoned sapsucking brainwashed patriotacting naive prognathic pinhead who reacts to this completely without humour, it's from The King! Wait, we already have one, lol, nm}</p>&quot;
&quot;121&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/24/2006 10:37 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (3 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>11. Both roundabouts and metrification will help you understand the British sense of humour.</p>

<p>12. The Former USA will adopt UK prices on petrol (which you have been calling gasoline) - roughly $6/Imp. gallon. Get used to it.</p>

<p><br />
Six dollars per gallon? We're keeping the American curency then? Er, but what about metric system?</p>&quot;
&quot;121&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/25/2006 7:25 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (4 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>*You might keep the Metric System, but you'll probably Weigh in the Stones, lol.*</p>

<p>{I have No idea how much I weigh in Stones.}</p>&quot;
&quot;121&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/25/2006 8:14 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (5 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>I have NO idea what I weigh in metricness, and only a rough idea as to how tall I am. Aqrn slaps herself in shame!</p>&quot;
&quot;121&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	3/1/2006 6:52 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (6 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>*Blah, keep it simple then. In America we'd probably call it.. Short? Midheight. Might be an Ewok or a Jawa, lol, jk.*</p>&quot;
&quot;107&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;You are the Nemean Lion. A very powerful beast, with an impenetrable hide and a devestating set of iron teeeth and claws, the Nemean lion wreaked havoc until it's death by Heracles. You are a very strong and independent person, and probably not very approachable.
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;121&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	3/3/2006 4:27 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (7 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>Aqrn licks her wounded pride.</p>

<p>TWO bloody inches below the average man! Two! I like to go with... around average height. But I'm the same height, if not slightly taller, than my mom, sister, AND dad. My brother has us all beat. He's something like 5'8\&quot;.</p>&quot;
&quot;121&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	3/3/2006 4:29 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (8 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>5'8\&quot;, btw, is the average height for men in Canada.</p>

<p>The average for women is 5'5\&quot;.</p>&quot;
&quot;121&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	3/3/2006 4:43 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (9 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>{About the same as in America, dunno about England though.}</p>&quot;
&quot;122&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	6/28/2005 5:55 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 1) <br />
 	<br />
<div align="center"><br />
<font size="7"><strong><u>VENEZUELA</u></strong></font><br />
<br />
<strong><font size="2">I</font></strong><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">n ancient times, Venezuela was paradise for the Indians who lived on its beaches, in its tropical forests, and on the gentle grassland of the<img height="162" alt="ven04.jpg (20686 bytes)" src="http://www.geographia.com/venezuela/ven04.jpg" width="241" align="right" border="0" /> llanos. There were three main groups: the Carib, Arawak, and the Chibcha. They lived in small groups and all of them practiced some degree of farming; the land, however, was bountiful enough so that this was not always a necessity. They could easily hunt, fish for, and gather their food. The most advanced of the three were the Chibcha who lived on the eastern slopes of the Andes. Though they never developed large cities, their agricultural skill were formidable: they terraced parts of the Andes and built sophisticated irrigation channels to water their crops. </font><br />
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Christopher Columbus was the first European to visit Venezuela. He came in 1498 during his third voyage to the New World, and landed on the Peninsula de Paria. Following the coast, he explored the Rio Orinoco Delta and concluded that he had found much more than another Caribbean island. More explorers came a year later, and it was Alonso de Ojeda who gave the country its name. Arriving at Lake Maracaibo, he admired the stilted houses that the Indians had build above the lake and called the place Venezuela - "Little Venice." A year after that the Spanish established their first settlement, Nueva Cadiz, which was later destroyed by a tsunami. Early colonization in Venezuela was much less rampant than it was in other parts of South America, and the colony was ruled with a loose hand from Bogota. It was much less important to the Spanish than the mineral-producing colonies of Western South America, but Venezuela would later surprise the world when massive oil reserves would be discovered. </font><br />
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Venezuela may have been a quiet outpost on the edge of the Spanish Empire, but it gave birth to the man who would one day turn that empire on its head: Simon Bolivar. With the help of British<img height="197" alt="plzbolivar02.jpg (28525 bytes)" src="http://www.geographia.com/venezuela/plzbolivar02.jpg" width="194" align="right" /> mercenaries, Bolivar and his followers campaigned against the Spanish tirelessly, marching across the Andes and liberating Colombia in 1819, Venezuela in 1821, and Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia in 1825. Much of his army was composed of native Venezuelans. Independence did not prove easy for the new nation. Civil strife, wars, and dictatorships raged in the country well into the next century. Though some dictators sought real reform, most milked their positions for personal gain. Border disputes with the British colony of Guyana erupted in the 1840s, and although they never boiled over into full-fledged warfare, Venezuela still disputes the border to this day. <br />
In the early 1900s, the conflict-ridden nation finally began to get on its economic feet with the discovery of oil, and by the 20s Venezuela was beginning to reap the benefits. Unfortunately, most of the wealth remained with the ruling class, and the plague of dictators continued until 1947 when Romulo Betancourt led a popular revolt and rewrote the constitution. The first president-elect in Venezuela's history took office the same year, the novelist Romulo Gallegos. Unfortunately, he was ousted by another dictator and the country did not experience a non-violent presidential succession until 1963. For the next 25 years, things went comparatively well. An oil boom in the mid-1970s saw enormous wealth pour into the country, though, as always, the vast lower class benefited little. Oil prices dropped in the late 80s and once again the country was thrown into crisis. Riots swept through Caracas and were violently repressed, and two coup attempts took place in 1992. Right now, the nation's stability and future are uncertain.<br />
<img height="209" alt="ven05.jpg (20377 bytes)" src="http://www.geographia.com/venezuela/ven05.jpg" width="184" align="right" />Despite a rough history, Venezuelans are infamous in South America for their easy-going nature and fun-loving spirit. Their national mythology hails back to the days when independent and rugged settlers tamed the lawlessness of the llanos, a heritage not unlike that of the American West. Most Venezuelans them come from a mix of European, Indian, and African roots, while a minority are exclusively white, black, or Indian. Roman Catholicism is the overwhelmingly dominant religion.</font><br />
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>ANGEL FALLS</strong></font><br />
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><strong>CARACAS<br />
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&quot;123&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	3/30/2004 7:56 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>This is a reprint of Sea_Goat's Australia Day post, but most Phitting of Phorum submissions to kick off the start off to this Phile!</p>

<p>Generally Speaking! -  Australia</p>

<p>WE ARE ONE.......</p>

<p>We are the people of a free nation of blokes, sheilas and the occasional<br />
wanker. We come from many lands (although a few too many of us come from<br />
New Zealand), and although we live in the best country in the world, we<br />
reserve the right to bitch and moan about it whenever we bloody like.   We<br />
are One Nation but divided into many States.<br />
First, there's Victoria, named after a queen who didn't believe in<br />
lesbians. Victoria is the realm of Mossimo turtlenecks, cafe latte, grand<br />
final day, and big horse races.</p>

<p>Its capital is Melbourne, whose chief<br />
marketing pitch is that \&quot;it's liveable\&quot;. At least that's what they think.</p>

<p>The rest of us think it is too bloody cold and wet.</p>

<p>Next, there's NSW, the realm of pastel shorts, macchiato with sugar, thin<br />
books read quickly and millions of dancing queens. Its capital Sydney has<br />
more queens than any other city in the world and is proud of it. Its<br />
mascots are Bondi lifesavers who pull their Speedos up their cracks to keep<br />
the left and right sides of their brains separate.</p>

<p>Down south we have Tasmania, a State based on the notion that the family<br />
that bonks together stays together. In Tassie, everyone gets an extra<br />
chromosome at conception. Maps of the State bring smiles to the sternest<br />
faces. It holds the world record for a single mass shooting, which the<br />
Yanks can't seem to beat no matter how often they try.</p>

<p>South Australia is the province of half-decent reds, a festival of<br />
foreigners and bizarre axe murders. SA is the state of innovation.  Where<br />
else can you so effectively reuse country bank vaults and barrels as in<br />
Snowtown, just out of Adelaide (also named after a queen). They had the<br />
Grand Prix, but lost it when the views of Adelaide sent the Formula One<br />
drivers to sleep at the wheel.<br />
Western Australia is too far from anywhere to be relevant. It's main claim<br />
to fame is that it doesn't have daylight saving because if it did, all the<br />
men would get erections on the bus on the way to work. WA was the last<br />
state to stop importing convicts and many of them still work there in the<br />
government and business.</p>

<p>The Northern Territory is the red heart of our land. Outback plains, sheep<br />
stations the size of Europe, kangaroos, Jackaroos, emus, Uluru, and dusty<br />
kids with big smiles. It also has the highest Beer consumption of anywhere<br />
on the planet and its creek beds have the highest aluminium content of<br />
anywhere too. Although the Territory is the Centrepiece of our national<br />
culture, few of us live there and the rest prefer to flyover it on our way<br />
to Bali.</p>

<p>And there's Queensland. While any mention of God seems silly in a document<br />
defining a nation of half arsed sceptics, it is worth noting that God<br />
probably made Queensland, as its beautiful one day and perfect the next.</p>

<p>Why he filled it with &eth;&ccedil;&dagger;heads remains a mystery.</p>

<p>Oh yes and there's Canberra. The less said the better.</p>

<p>We, the citizens of Oz, are united by Highways, whose treacherous twists<br />
and turns kill more of us each year than murderers. We are united in our<br />
lust for international recognition, so desperate for praise we leap in joy<br />
when a rag tag gaggle of corrupt IOC officials tells us Sydney is better<br />
than Beijing. We are united by a democracy so flawed that a political party<br />
albeit a redneck gun toting one, can get a million votes and still not win<br />
one seat in Federal Parliament.</p>

<p>Not that we're whingeing, we leave that to<br />
our Pommy immigrants.</p>

<p>We want to make \&quot;no worries mate\&quot; our national phrase, \&quot;she'll be right<br />
mate\&quot; our national attitude and \&quot;Waltzing Matilda\&quot; our national anthem (so<br />
what if it's about a sheep-stealing crim who commits ####).</p>

<p>We love sport so much our newsreaders can read the death toll from a<br />
sailing race and still tell us who's winning. And we're the  best in the<br />
world at all the sports that count, like cricket, netball, rugby league and<br />
union, AFL, roo shooting, two up and horse racing. We also  have the<br />
biggest rock, The tastiest pies, and the worst dressed Olympians in the<br />
known universe. Only in Australia can a pizza delivery get to your house<br />
faster than an ambulance. Only in Australia do we have bank doors wide<br />
open, no security guards, or cameras but chain the pens to the desk.</p>

<p>Stand proud Aussies - we shoot, we root, we vote. We are girt by Sea and<br />
pissed by lunchtime. Even though we might seem a racist, Closed minded,<br />
sports obsessed little people, at least we feel better for it.</p>

<p>I am, you are, we are Australian!</p>

<p>P.S:  We also shoot and eat the two animals that are on our National<br />
Crest!!!! No other country has this distinction!</p>

<p>HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY</p>
 
<p>just a little go at australia.. believe it or not.. it is all true<br />
Sea</p>
 
<p>\&quot;Hello Comrade! This is \&quot;Dialing for Ruples.\&quot; How much in jackpot today? You answer correct, win trip to Tahiti. You answer wrong, you go see Australia!\&quot;</p>

<p>[jk, can't say much I've never been there. But think, England gave us the Spice Girls, Oz gave us the Minogues! Hot Kylie and her lesserknown, but better singing sister! You decide.]</p>

<p>it was quite the reverse here when they were kids meta, Danni was on a kids music show for about 5 or 6 years.. Kylie was unknown.. perhaps that is why Danni is the better singer, then Kylie started on a local sitcom and the rest as they say is history<br />
Sea</p>

<p>[Well I say ya gotta hand it to the Minogues. They are one of the few celebrities out there who can stand up to Howard Stern without getting a frozen tailpipe up their<br />
Yeah<br />
Howard was determined, but he was getting none and going nuts, lol. Girl Power! Oops, wrong band. Well good night all, that last exclamatoin proves the wine poured over the remaining tranqs are doing a slambang job of it. Stay Tuned for America Day, HAWH!]</p>&quot;
&quot;123&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	4/25/2005 11:30 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (2 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>Welcome to the ANZAC Day<br />
ANZAC was the name given to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers who landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey early on the morning of 25 April 1915 during the First World War (1914-1918).</p>

<p>As a result, one day in the year has involved the whole of Australia in solemn ceremonies of remembrance, gratitude and national pride for all our men and women who have fought and died in all wars. That day is ANZAC Day - 25 April.</p>

<p>Every nation must, sooner or later, come for the first time to a supreme test of quality; and the result of that test will hearten or dishearten those who come afterwards. For the fledgling nation of Australia that first supreme test was at Gallipoli.</p>&quot;
&quot;123&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	4/29/2005 10:21 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (3 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>About this Australia being the only country to shoot and eat the animals on its national crest thing... Who's to say Canadians don't eat funky little lions and unicorns?? At LEAST we have the coolest animals on our crest. Unicorns so totally rule. Okay, kangaroos are pretty cool too. Emus are questionable. I've never really known one, actually. So, cool.</p>&quot;
&quot;124&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/15/2004 3:23 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>Your Text, Dialectized (redneck)</p>

<p>Th' Dialeckizer (The Dialectiser) <a href="http://www.rinkwawks.com/dialeck/">http://www.rinkwawks.com/dialeck/</a> (<a href="Http://www.rinkworks.com/dialect/">Http://www.rinkworks.com/dialect/</a>)</p>

<p>By Zephaniah Stoddard Convaht English text t'enny of sevahal comic dialecks. Th' Dialeckizer takes text o' other web pages an' instantly creates parodies of them! Fry mah hide! Try it out by seleckin' a dialeck, then interin' a URL o' English text below. Eff'n yo' haf quesshuns about whut Th' Dialeckizer does o' how it does it, please see th' \&quot;Info'mashun\&quot; seckshun toward th' bottom of this hyar page. Use these hot links t'browse RinkWawks in Redneck, Jive, Cockney, Elmer Fudd, Swedish Chef, Mo'on, Pig Latin, o' Hacker. Mo'e Dialecks. Noo dialecks pow'ful is on th' way, but as past experience has shown, compleshun of these dialecks is difficult t'predick. ah will post noo dialecks sometime in th' vague future. How It Wawks. Eff'n yer curious about how Th' Dialeckizer does whut it does, hyar's how it wawks. Not Discriminato'y. Th' Dialeckizer is not aimed t'be racist, sexist, o' otherwise demeanin' o' discriminato'y. Here is our posishun on this hyar matter. Legal Disclaimer. Hyar is th' legal disclaimer fo' Th' Dialeckizer. Copyrights. Th' Dialeckizer does not infringi on copyrights. Hyar is an explanashun. Blockin' Yer Site. Eff'n yo' does not wish t'aller yer site t'be dialeckized, thar is sevahal ways yo' kin block yer site fum bein' accessed by Th' Dialeckizer. Hyar is instruckshuns fo' doin' this. Other Web Page Translatin' Sites. Hyar is a list of other sites thet translate other web pages autymatically. Th' Dialeckizer is a RinkWawks produckshun. We invite yo' t'viset our other sites. Talk Back Feel free t'send us yer feedback. Shet mah mouth! Howevah, please see eff'n enny of th' explanato'y pages listed above answer yer quesshuns fust. Also, we haf received so menny suggesshuns fo' noo dialecks thet we is not lookin' fo' enny mo'e at this hyar time. Legalese This hyar site is Copyright &copy; 1998 by Zephaniah Stoddard, cuss it all t' tarnation. Hyar yo' may view our disclaimer. Th' Redneck, Mo'on, Pig Latin, an' Hacker translato's is origeenal creashuns of Zephaniah Stoddard, cuss it all t' tarnation. T'other dialeck translato's is improved vahshuns of translato's created not by me but others who released them into th' public domain, as enny fool kin plainly see. These dialeck translato's is tharfo'e not copyrighted by me. Th' origeenal draf' of th' Jive dialeck was writ by Daniel V. Klein, based on wawk by Clement Cole, wif improvements by Zephaniah Stoddard, cuss it all t' tarnation. Th' Swedish Chef dialeck was writ by John-Boy Hagerman, as enny fool kin plainly see. Th' engine thet perfo'ms th' translashuns was writ by Zephaniah Stoddard in C/lex wif a small perl front-end, cuss it all t' tarnation.</p>&quot;
&quot;124&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	9/15/2004 9:26 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (2 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>YOU ARE CRAZY AND IM WORRIED ABOUT IT!</p>

<p>lmao</p>&quot;
&quot;124&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	9/15/2004 7:34 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (3 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>browser couldn't find server... and i'm a little concerned myself?? lol. j/k  :P</p>&quot;
&quot;124&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/16/2004 5:27 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (4 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>*It's there I tell ya, it's there! I've BEEN there, I've seen it with my own three eyes! Do we need a better link? I'm noticing just one problem with it though, for me at least it'll only translate to Redneck.., Guess I need to be a subscriber to be able to say other silly things...,*</p>&quot;
&quot;124&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	9/17/2004 7:26 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (5 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>... doesn't work!</p>&quot;
&quot;124&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/18/2004 11:16 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (6 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>Your Text, Dialectized (redneck)</p>

<p>Don't take a computer junius t'find this hyar page, is yo' guys usin' th' right link? It's th' one in pareentheses th' (thin's) y'know? I'll post an improved link t'it hyar.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.rinkworks.com/dialect/">http://www.rinkworks.com/dialect/</a></p>&quot;
&quot;124&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	9/19/2004 7:18 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (7 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>ahahahahahah... damn... i don't read THAT closely, lol! ookay, thx</p>&quot;
&quot;124&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	9/19/2004 7:23 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (8 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>Offsprin': Bad Habit</p>

<p>Hey man yo' knows ah's pow'ful okay Th' gun in mah han' will tell yo' th' same But when ah's in mah car Don't gimme no crap Cause th' slightess thin' an' ah jest might snap When ah go drivin' ah stay in mah lane But gittin' lop off makes me insane ah open th' glove box Retch inside ah's gonna wreck this hyar fucker's ride ah guess ah got a bad habit Of blowin' away Yeah ah got a bad habit An' it ain't goin' away Yeah Wal they say th' road's a dangerous place Eff'n yo' flip me off ah's th' danger yo'll face Yo' drive on mah ass Yer foot's on th' gas An' yer next breath is yer last Drivahs is rude Such attitudes But when ah show mah piece Complaints cease Sumpin's odd ah feel like ah's God Yo' stoopid dumb shit goddadburn Mammyfucker ah open th' glove box Retch inside ah's gonna wreck this hyar fucker's ride</p>

<p><br />
hahahahaaaah! retch (reach) inside... lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;124&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	9/19/2004 7:32 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (9 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>okay, i'll try a different song  :)</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Green Day: Amehican Idiot</p>

<p>Don't wanna be an Amehican idiot. Don't want a nashun dat undeh de new media. And can you hear the, ERRRR, sound of hyssehia, duh...uh...? De subliminal mindfuck Amehica. Webuhlcome t' a new kind of tenshun. All across de alien nashun. Ebehydigg isn't meant t' be okay. Telebishun dreams of tomorrow. Webuh're not de ones who're meant t' foll. Conbincigg dem t' walk you. Webuhll maybe I'm the, uh uh uh, faggot Amehica. I'm not a part of a redneck agenda. Now ebehybody do de propaganda. And sigg along in de age of paranoia. Webuhlcome t' a new kind of tenshun. All across de alien nashun. Ebehydigg isn't meant t' be okay. Telebishun dreams of tomorrow. Webuh're not de ones who're meant t' foll. Conbincigg dem t' walk you. Don't wanna be an Amehican idiot. One nashun controllid by de media. Inf'mashun nashun of hyssehia. It's goigg out t' idiot Amehica. Webuhlcome t' a new kind of tenshun. All across de alien nashun. Ebehydigg isn't meant t' be okay. Telebishun dreams of tomorrow. Webuh're not de ones who're meant t' foll. Conbincigg dem t' walk you.</p>&quot;
&quot;124&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/19/2004 11:52 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (10 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>*Now ya got it, nen try the Swedish Chef for Pink sound? lmao.*</p>&quot;
&quot;124&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	9/20/2004 7:53 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (11 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>Macy Gway: I Twy</p>

<p>Games, changes and feaws When wiww they go fwom hewe When wiww they stop I bewive that fate has bwought us hewe And we shouwd be togethew babe But we'we not I pway it off, but I'm dweaming of you And I'ww twy to keep my coow, but I'm feenin' I twy to say goodbye and I choke Twy to wawk away and I stumbwe Dough I twy to hide it, it's cweaw My wowwd cwumbwes when you awe not hewe Goodbye and I choke I twy to wawk away and I stumbwe Dough I twy to hide it, it's cweaw My wowwd cwumbwes when you awe not hewe I may appeaw to be fwee But I'm just a pwisonew of youw wove And I may seem aww wight and smiwe when you weave But my smiwes awe just a fwont Just a fwont, hey I pway it off, but I'm dweaming of you And I'ww twy to keep my coow, but I'm feenin' I twy to say goodbye and I choke Twy to wawk away and I stumbwe Dough I twy to hide it, it's cweaw My wowwd cwumbwes when you awe not hewe Goodbye and I choke I twy to wawk away and I stumbwe Dough I twy to hide it, it's cweaw My wowwd cwumbwes when you awe not hewe Hewe is my confession May I be youw possession Boy, I need youw touch Youw wove, kisses and such Wif aww my might I twy But this I can't deny Deny I pway it off, but I'm dweaming of you (but I'm dweaming of you babe) And I'ww keep my coow, but I'm feenin' I twy to say goodbye and I choke (yeah) Twy to wawk away and I stumbwe Dough I twy to hide, it's cweaw My wowwd cwumbwes when you awe not neaw (when you awe not neaw aahh) Goodbye and I choke (yeah, yeah, yeah) I twy to wawk away and I stumbwe (hey, hey, hey) Dough I twy to hide it, it's cweaw (say it Wowd) My wowwd cwumbwes when you awe not hewe Goodbye and I choke (I'm choking) I twy to wawk away and I stumbe Dough I twy to hide it, it's cweaw My wowwd cwumbwes when you awe not neaw (when you awe not neaw, yeah, yeah yeah) Yeah, yeah..</p>&quot;
&quot;124&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	4/14/2005 8:40 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (12 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>FINE</p>

<p>Dis is the wowd women use to end an awgument when they feew they awe wight and you need to shut up. Nevew use \&quot;fine\&quot; to descwibe how a woman wooks - this wiww cause you to have one of those awguments. Oh, dat scwewy wabbit! FIVE MINUTES Dis is hawf an houw. It is eqwivawent to the five minutes that youw footbaww game is going to wast befowe you take out the twash, so it's an even twade. NODING Dis means \&quot;something,\&quot; and you shouwd be on youw toes. Oh, dat scwewy wabbit! \&quot;Nothing\&quot; is usuawwy used to descwibe the feewing a woman has of wanting to tuwn you inside out, upside down, and backwawds. Oh, dat scwewy wabbit! ! \&quot;Nothing\&quot; usuawwy signifies an awgument that wiww wast \&quot;Five Minutes\&quot; and end wif \&quot;Fine\&quot; GO AHEAD (Wif Waised Eyebwows) Dis is a dawe. One that wiww wesuwt in a woman getting upset ovew \&quot;Nothing\&quot; and wiww end wif the wowd \&quot;Fine\&quot; GO AHEAD (Nowmaw Eyebwows) Dis means \&quot;I give up\&quot; ow \&quot;do what you want because I don't cawe\&quot; You wiww get a \&quot;Waised Eyebwow Go Ahead\&quot; in just a few minutes, fowwowed by \&quot;Nothing\&quot; and \&quot;Fine\&quot; and she wiww tawk to you in about \&quot;Five Minutes\&quot; when she coows off. WOUD SIGH Dis is not actuawwy a wowd, but is a non-vewbaw statement often misundewstood by men, uh-hah-hah-hah. A \&quot;Woud Sigh\&quot; means she thinks you awe an idiot at that moment, and wondews why she is wasting hew time standing hewe and awguing wif you ovew \&quot;Nothing\&quot; SOFT SIGH Again, not a wowd, but a non-vewbaw statement. \&quot;Soft Sighs\&quot; mean that she is content. Youw best bet is to not move ow bweathe, and she wiww stay content. DAT'S OKAY Dis is one of the most dangewous statements that a woman can make to a man, uh-hah-hah-hah. \&quot;Dat's Okay\&quot; means that she wants to think wong and hawd befowe paying you back fow whatevew it is that you have done. \&quot;Dat's Okay\&quot; is often used wif the wowd \&quot;Fine\&quot; and in conjunction wif a \&quot;Waised Eyebwow.\&quot; GO AHEAD. At some point in the neaw futuwe, you awe going to be in some mighty big twoubwe. PWEASE DO Dis is not a statement, it is an offew. A woman is giving you the chance to come up wif whatevew excuse ow weason you have fow doing whatevew it is that yo! u have done. You have a faiw chance wif the twuth, so be cawefuw and you shouwdn't get a \&quot;Dat's Okay\&quot; DANKS A woman is thanking you. Do not faint. Just say you'we wewcome. DANKS A WOT Dis is much diffewent fwom \&quot;Danks. Oh, dat scwewy wabbit! \&quot; A woman wiww say, \&quot;Danks A Wot\&quot; when she is weawwy ticked off at you. It signifies that you have offended hew in some cawwous way, and wiww be fowwowed by the \&quot;Woud Sigh.\&quot; Be cawefuw not to ask what is wwong aftew the \&quot;Woud Sigh,\&quot; as she wiww onwy teww you \&quot;Nothing\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;124&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	4/14/2005 8:50 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (13 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>(Someone mentioned doing PINK's lyrics in Swedish Chef, so I took it and ran with it, tripped on it, and laying on the ground laughing my ass off)</p>

<p>PINK LYRICS \&quot;Get Zee Perty Sterted\&quot; I'm cumeen' up su yuoo better get thees perty sterted I'm cumeen' up su yuoo better get thees perty sterted Get thees perty sterted oon a Setoordey neeght Iferybudy's veeetin fur me-a tu erreefe-a Sendeen' oooot zee messege-a tu ell ooff my freeends Ve'll be-a luukeen fleshy in my Mercedes Benz I gut lutsa style-a, check my guld deeemund reengs I cun gu fur meeles iff yuoo knoo vhet I meun I'm cumeen' up su yuoo better get thees perty sterted I'm cumeen' up su yuoo better get thees perty sterted Poompeen up zee fuloome-a, breekeen doon tu zee beet Crooeesin' thruoogh zee vest seede-a Ve'll be-a checkeen' zee scene-a Buooleferd is freekeen' es I'm cumeen' up fest I'll be-a boorneen' roobber, yuoo'll be-a keessin' my ess Pooll up tu zee boomper, get oooot ooff zee cer Leecense-a plete-a seys Stoonner #1 Sooperster I'm cumeen' up su yuoo better get thees perty sterted I'm cumeen' up su yuoo better get thees perty sterted Get thees perty sterted Mekeen my cunnecshun es I inter zee ruum Iferybudy's cheellin es I set up zee gruufe-a Poompeen' up zee fuloome-a veet thees brund noo beet Iferybudy's dunceen und zeeur dunceen fur me-a I'm yuoor ooperetur, yuoo cun cell unyteeme-a I'll be-a yuoor cunnecshun tu zee perty leene-a I'm cumeen' up su yuoo better get thees perty sterted I'm cumeen' up su yuoo better get thees perty sterted I'm cumeen' up su yuoo better get thees perty sterted I'm cumeen' up su yuoo better get thees perty sterted Get thees perty sterted Get thees perty sterted reeght noo Get thees perty sterted Get thees perty sterted Get thees perty sterted reeght noo</p>&quot;
&quot;125&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	teritales  	12/13/2005 10:25 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 2) </p>
 	
<p>A Bathroom Poem To Men</p>

<p>The grossest thing for me to see<br />
is my bathroom floor all full of pee.<br />
Why can't they make it in the bowl?<br />
Don't they see there is a hole?</p>

<p>Out in the woods, they think it's cute<br />
to see how far a guy can \&quot;shoot.\&quot;<br />
But in the house, it's plain to see<br />
there is a bowl in which you pee!</p>

<p>(It's usually white and kinda round<br />
you hit the water, not the ground.)<br />
Why can't they make it in the bowl?<br />
Is it a problem with control?</p>

<p>If not control, then tell me why<br />
they make my bathroom such a sty?<br />
Come on guys, get a clue!<br />
You know what you have to do.</p>

<p>Be a human - not a pig<br />
and don't forget to lift the lid.<br />
When you're done, make it flush<br />
don't always be in such a rush.</p>

<p>Then take the lid and push it down<br />
(don't make us women feel like clowns)<br />
Falling in, it is not fun<br />
getting water on your buns.</p>

<p>Zip up your pants and you're all done<br />
now wasn't that a lot of fun?<br />
Keep this little poem in mind<br />
Your woman will find you very kind.</p>

<p>author unknown</p>

<p>LOL  ....hahaha....omg....i love finding stuff like this to post</p>&quot;
&quot;125&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	12/16/2005 8:20 pm <br />
To: 	teritales 	 (2 of 2) </p>
 	
<p>I wet myself laughing, lol brb!</p>&quot;
&quot;126&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	teritales  	11/15/2005 12:40 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>Confuscious Says....</p>

<p>He who jump off Paris bridge is in Seine.</p>

<p>He who wear glasses during calculation will succeed because glasses help division.</p>

<p>When smog lift in Los Angeles, U C L A.</p>

<p>He who have left side cut off will recover, and be all right.</p>

<p>If wedding is emotional, even cake is in tiers.</p>

<p>Man who walk thru airport turnstile sideways going to Bangkok</p>

<p>Man who stand on toilet is high on pot</p>

<p>Man who run in front of car get tired</p>

<p>Man who run behind car get exhausted.</p>

<p>Man who slings mud loses ground</p>

<p>He who dies with most toys is still dead</p>

<p>Impotence is nature's way of saying \&quot;No Hard Feelings.\&quot;</p>

<p>Crazy people tend to take the psycho path</p>

<p>Man who jump off cliff, jump to conclusion.</p>

<p>Virgin just like balloon ... one prick, all gone.</p>

<p>He who farts in church sits in own pew.</p>

<p>Man who fight with wife all day, get no piece at night.</p>

<p><br />
hehehehe</p>

<p>:-)</p>&quot;
&quot;126&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	MidniteSun  	11/15/2005 2:26 am <br />
To: 	teritales 	 (2 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;Wife who puts husband in doghouse soon find him in cat house\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;An elevator smells different to a midget\&quot;</p>

<p>these are just a few more I remember from an email i got like this post 'cept it was titled \&quot;Chinese Proverbs\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;126&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Leroyski  	11/16/2005 6:57 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (3 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>man who stand on toilet high on pot damn torlet kisherz!! haaa</p>&quot;
&quot;126&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/19/2005 4:01 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (4 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>Any Americans Here?</p>

<p>A Somali arrives in Minneapolis as a new immigrant to the United States. He stops the first person he sees walking down the street and says, \&quot;Thank you Mr. American for letting me in this country, and giving me housing, food stamps, free medical care and free education!\&quot;</p>

<p>But the passer-by says \&quot;You are mistaken, I am Mexican\&quot;.</p>

<p>The man goes on and encounters another passer-by. \&quot;Thank you for having such a beautiful country here in America!\&quot; The person says \&quot;I no American, I Vietnamese.\&quot;</p>

<p>The new arrival walks further, and the next person he sees he stops, shakes his hand and says</p>

<p>\&quot;Thank you for the wonderful America!\&quot; That person puts up his hand and says \&quot;I am from Middle East, I am not an American!\&quot;</p>

<p>He finally sees a nice lady and asks suspiciously, \&quot;Are you an American?\&quot; She says, \&quot;No, I am from Russia!\&quot; So he is puzzled, and asks her, \&quot;Where are all the Americans?\&quot; The Russian lady looks at her watch, shrugs, and says...</p>

<p>\&quot;Probably at work!\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;126&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Mulsknr1  	11/22/2005 8:51 pm <br />
To: 	teritales 	 (5 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>you watch too much benny hill lmao</p>&quot;
&quot;127&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	teritales  	8/9/2005 1:44 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>ok ok...i promise this is the last one for now...for now ....doesn't mean i won't be back with a bunch more later  :-)</p>

<p><br />
The phone rang as I was setting down to my anticipated evening meal, and as I answered it I was greeted with \&quot; is this Wilhiam Wagenhoss\&quot; not sounding anything like my name, so I said who is calling?</p>

<p>The telemarketer said he was with The Rubber band Powered Freezer company or something like that and then I asked him if he knew Wilhiam personaly and why was he calling this number.</p>

<p> I then said off to the side, \&quot;get really good pictures of the body and all the blood\&quot;</p>

<p>then turned back to the phone and advised the caller that he had entered a murder scene and must stay on the line because we had already traced this call and he would be receiving a summons<br />
to appear in the local courthouse to testify in this murder case.</p>

<p>I then questioned the caller at great length as to his name, address, phone number at home, at work, who he worked for, how he knew the dead guy and could he prove where he had been about one hour before he made this call.</p>

<p>The telemarketer was getting<br />
very concerned and his answers were given in a shakey voice.  I then told him we had located his position at his work place and the police were entering the building to take him into custody, at that point I heard the phone fall and the scurrying of his running away.</p>

<p>My wife asked me as I returned to our table why I had tears streaming down my face and so help me, I couldn't tell<br />
her for about fifteen minutes.</p>

<p><br />
my meal was cold but after what i had just pulled it was very enjoyable!</p>

<p>LOL  LOL  LOL  </p>

<p>your laughing....don't tell me your not!  Your also thinking about using this the next time your dinner is interupted too aren't ya???  Yeah you are .....I know you!</p>

<p>:-)</p>&quot;
&quot;127&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	8/10/2005 9:25 pm <br />
To: 	teritales 	 (2 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>I've done something like that.</p>

<p>One way I did it was not letting Them talk, and going on and on about nothing at all really, just nattering chattering pitter pattering until she hung up, lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;127&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	8/21/2005 1:16 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (3 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>GrrrRRRRRRR. I had a telemarketer phone me the other day. He asked for miss Aqrn, said he was with blah blah camp thingy, told me his name was Sean something or other. He told me that he had phoned me last year in August, and asked me if I remembered. I didn't say anything.</p>

<p>Sean continues blathering on about camps for burn victims, tells me I can give $300ish for two weeks, $200ish for one week, or $99 for three days. This will cover everything for the kids. I tell him I'm not interested. He asks me if I remember what the hospital does. Yes, I remember what the hospital does. No, you did not phone me last year.</p>

<p>The whole time he was talking, I was practically seething with rage that somebody would phone me and tell me that they had talked to me last year when I know damn well that they hadn't. I didn't even have a phone LINE last year. There was no miss Aqrn TO phone. CURSES!</p>&quot;
&quot;128&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	teritales  	8/9/2005 1:26 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>What religion is your bra???( Jeeshk! not yours Cobalty!  lol)</p>

<p>A man walked into the ladies department of Sears and shyly walked up to the woman behind the counter and said,  \&quot;I'd like to buy a bra for my wife.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;What type of bra?\&quot; asked the clerk.</p>

<p>\&quot;Type?\&quot; inquires the man, \&quot;There's more than one type?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Look around,\&quot; said the saleslady, as she showed a sea of bras in every shape, size, color and material imaginable. \&quot;Actually, even with all of this variety, there are really only four types of bras to<br />
choose from.\&quot;</p>

<p>Relieved, the man asked about the types.<br />
The saleslady replied: \&quot;There are the Catholic, the Salvation Army, the Presbyterian, and the Baptist types. Which one would you prefer?\&quot;</p>

<p>Now totally befuddled, the man asked about the differences between them.</p>

<p>The Saleslady responded, \&quot;It is all really quite simple...</p>

<p>The Catholic type supports the masses.</p>

<p>The Salvation Army type lifts the fallen,</p>

<p>The Presbyterian type keeps them staunch and upright, and</p>

<p>The Baptist makes mountains out of mole hills. \&quot;</p>

<p>Have you ever wondered why A, B, C, D, DD, E, F, G, and H are the letters used to define bra sizes? If you have wondered why, but couldn't figure out what the letters stood for, it is about time you became informed:</p>

<p>{A} Almost Boobs..<br />
{B} Barely there.<br />
{C} Can't Complain!<br />
{D} Dang!<br />
{DD} Double dang!<br />
{E} Enormous!<br />
{F} Fake.<br />
{G} Get a Reduction.<br />
{H} Help me, I've fallen and I can't get up !</p>

<p>.....don't forgot the German bra: Holtzemfromfloppen!</p>

<p><br />
hehehee :-)  (i'm on a role)  lol</p>&quot;
&quot;128&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	8/10/2005 10:20 pm <br />
To: 	teritales 	 (2 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>*LoL! I'm more of an Athetits, I do not believe in Bra, heheheh, I meant Atheist, erh, Agnostic, etc. {Religious I'd say I'm multi denominational, but I just wanted to get that off my chest} Cripes, I hope Meta lets that one slide, erh, slip? Damn, uh, pleadzzz don't bannn meee, lol!*</p>

<p>...awaits his sentencing...</p>&quot;
&quot;128&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	8/10/2005 10:20 pm <br />
To: 	teritales 	 (2 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>*LoL! I'm more of an Athetits, I do not believe in Bra, heheheh, I meant Atheist, erh, Agnostic, etc. {Religious I'd say I'm multi denominational, but I just wanted to get that off my chest} Cripes, I hope Meta lets that one slide, erh, slip? Damn, uh, pleadzzz don't bannn meee, lol!*</p>

<p>...awaits his sentencing...</p>&quot;
&quot;129&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/24/2004 12:06 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>No I did not create this, a friend sent it to me, so I'm sharing it with you~Have FUN!~*Crystal *~</p>

<p>     So here's what ya do:<br />
      a) Get a pen<br />
      b) Get a paper<br />
      c) Number it 1-13!<br />
      d) Answer these questions!</p>

<p>1. What's your favorite color out of:<br />
      A. Green<br />
      B. Blue<br />
      C. Orange<br />
      D. Black<br />
      E. Pink</p>

<p>2. What color is your hair?<br />
      A. Blonde/Dirty Blonde<br />
      B. Brown<br />
      C. Red<br />
  &amp;nb sp;   D. Black<br />
      E. Bald or any other color</p>

<p>3. What color are your eyes?<br />
      A. Hazel<br />
      B. Green<br />
      C. Brown<br />
      D. Blue<br />
      E. gray</p>

<p>4. What is your favorite sport out of:<br />
      A. Basketball<br />
      B. Cheer leading<br />
      C. Football<br />
      D. Soccer<br />
      E. Baseball</p>

<p>5. What's your favorite way to talk?<br />
      A. Phone<br />
      B. In Person<br />
      C. Instant Message<br />
      D. E-mail<br />
      E. Letters (Mail)</p>

<p>6. What is your favorite kinda music out of:<br />
      A. Rap<br />
      B. Country<br />
      C. Hard Rock<br />
      D. Pop<br />
      E. General Rock</p>

<p>7. Who's your favorite singer out of:<br />
      A. Ludacris<br />
      B. Tim McGraw<br />
      C. Ozzy Osbourne<br />
      D. *//\\\\//sync<br />
      E. Shakira</p>

<p>8. What's your favorite show out of:<br />
      A. Jackass (MTV)<br />
      B. The Simpsons<br />
      C. SpongeBob SquarePants<br />
      D. Su rviver<br />
      E. The Osbournes</p>

<p>9. What's your favorite movie out of:<br />
      A. Not Another Teen Movie<br />
      B. Joy Ride<br />
      C. I Know What You Did Last Summer<br />
      D. Forest Gump<br />
      E. Shrek</p>

<p>10. What month were you born?<br />
      January<br />
      February<br />
      March<br />
      April<br />
      May<br />
      June<br />
      July<br />
      August<br />
      September<br />
      October<br />
      November<br />
      December</p>

<p>11. Name a person of the opposite sex.</p>

<p>12. Name a person of the same sex.</p>

<p>13. Now make a wish! (you have to write this down or it wont<br />
work!)<br />
*<br />
**<br />
***<br />
****<br />
*****<br />
******<br />
*******<br />
********<br />
*********<br />
**********<br />
************<br />
*********** *<br />
********** **<br />
********* **<br />
******** **<br />
******* **<br />
****** **<br />
***** **<br />
**** **<br />
*** **<br />
** **<br />
* **<br />
**<br />
*<br />
**<br />
***<br />
****<br />
*****<br />
******<br />
*******<br />
********<br />
*********<br />
**********<br />
***********<br />
************<br />
************<br />
************<br />
***********<br />
**********<br />
*********<br />
********<br />
*******<br />
******<br />
*****<br />
****<br />
***<br />
**<br />
*</p>

<p>**<br />
***</p>

<p>****<br />
*****</p>

<p>******<br />
*******</p>

<p>********<br />
*********</p>

<p>**********<br />
***********</p>

<p>************<br />
************</p>

<p>************<br />
***********</p>

<p>**********<br />
*********</p>

<p>********<br />
*******</p>

<p>******<br />
*****</p>

<p>****<br />
***</p>

<p>**<br />
*<br />
**<br />
***<br />
****<br />
*****<br />
******<br />
*******<br />
********<br />
*********<br />
**********<br />
***********<br />
************<br />
************<br />
************<br />
***********<br />
**********<br />
*********<br />
********<br />
*******<br />
******<br />
*****<br />
****<br />
***<br />
**<br />
*</p>

<p>**</p>

<p>***</p>

<p>****</p>

<p>*****</p>

<p>******</p>

<p>*******</p>

<p>********</p>

<p>*********</p>

<p>**********</p>

<p>***********</p>

<p>************</p>

<p>************</p>

<p>************</p>

<p>***********</p>

<p>**********</p>

<p>*********</p>

<p>********</p>

<p>*******</p>

<p>******</p>

<p>*****</p>

<p>****</p>

<p>***</p>

<p>**</p>

<p>*</p>

<p>*~Answers~*<br />
1. Green- Fun to be around<br />
    Blue- Stylish<br />
    Orange- Funky<br />
    Black- Lonely<br />
 &amp;nbs p;  Pink- Sweet</p>

<p>2. Blonde/Dirty Blonde- Hyper<br />
   Brown- Causal<br />
   Red- Tough<br />
   Black- Holds back feelings<br />
   Bald or any other color- Free Spirit</p>

<p>3. Hazel- Out Going<br />
   Green- Happy<br />
   Brown- Loud<br />
   Blue- Cute<br />
   Gray- Unpredictable</p>

<p>4. Basketball- Direct<br />
   Cheer leading- Never Gives Up<br />
   Football- Watchful<br />
   Soccer- Nice<br />
   Baseball- Loveable</p>

<p>5. Phone- Busy a lot of the time<br />
   In Person- Social able<br />
   Instant Message- A Leader<br />
   E-mail- Has a lot of friends<br />
   Letters (Mail)- Has many thoughts</p>

<p>6. Rap- Friendly<br />
   Country- Cute<br />
   Hard Rock- Wild<br />
   Pop- unoriginal<br />
   General Rock- Pretty cool to hang around</p>

<p>7. Ludacris- Loves to Party<br />
   Tim McGraw- Sexy<br />
   Ozzy Osbourne- Awesome<br />
   *//\\\\//sync- boring<br />
   Shakira- Fun</p>

<p>8. Jackass-  Awesome<br />
   The Simpsons- Funny<br />
   Sponge Bob Square Pants- Cool<br />
   Surviver- Adventurous<br />
   The Osbournes- Knows how to have a great time</p>

<p>9. Not Another Teen Movie- Knows who they are<br />
   Joy Ride- Cool<br />
   I Know What You Did Last Summer- Fun<br />
   Forest Gump- Has a big heart<br />
   Shrek- Original</p>

<p>10.&amp; nbsp; January- Funny<br />
      February- Loveable<br />
      March- Loves to be noticed a lot<br />
      April- Easy going<br />
      May- Loves to be around a lot of people<br />
      June- Stylish<br />
      July- Rude<br />
      August- A good friend<br />
      September- Loves to flirt<br />
      October- Strict<br />
      November- Nice<br />
      December- Sweet</p>&quot;
&quot;129&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/28/2004 11:07 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (2 of 3) </p>
 	
<p> Your Host <br />
Metaphorm    Back To Discussion List</p>

<p> Generally Speaking! -  {A Fun Quiz, well something to DO!} Subscribe  </p>
 
<p>From: Bloodgeon   Jan-24 12:06 pm To: ALL  (1 of 1)  185.1 <br />
No I did not create this, a friend sent it to me, so I'm sharing it with you~Have FUN!~*Crystal *~</p>

<p>11. Name a person of the opposite sex. {Fairuza Balk.}</p>

<p>12. Name a person of the same sex.<br />
{The Undertaker.}</p>

<p>13. Now make a wish! (you have to write this down or it wont<br />
work!)<br />
{I wish I was at the most placid tranquil stage ofmy life and still able to shake it up at will.}</p>

<p>*~Answers~*</p>

<p>1.<br />
    Blue- Stylish<br />
    Black- Lonely</p>

<p>2.<br />
   Brown- Causal<br />
   Red- Tough<br />
   Bald or any other color- Free Spirit</p>

<p>3. Hazel- Out Going<br />
   Green- Happy<br />
   Brown- Loud<br />
4.<br />
   Soccer- Nice</p>

<p>5. Phone- Busy a lot of the time<br />
   In Person- Social able<br />
   Instant Message- A Leader<br />
   E-mail- Has a lot of friends</p>

<p>6. Rap- Friendly<br />
   Hard Rock- Wild<br />
   Pop- unoriginal<br />
   General Rock- Pretty cool to hang around</p>

<p>7.<br />
Ludacris- Loves to Party<br />
   Ozzy Osbourne- Awesome</p>

<p>8.<br />
The Osbournes- Knows how to have a great time</p>

<p>9.<br />
Shrek- Original</p>

<p>10.&amp; nbsp;<br />
      November- Nice</p>&quot;
&quot;129&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	3/28/2005 8:53 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (3 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;Well I had ta go somewhere..,\&quot;<br />
\&quot;And you shall stay here for all eternity, you pink menace! So Says ONSLAUGHT!\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;130&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/27/2005 11:36 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 6) <br />
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<b>You Are 17 Years Old</b></font></td></tr>
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<font color="#0000CC" size="+6">17</font><br />
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Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe.<br />
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13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world.<br />
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20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences.<br />
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30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more!<br />
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40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.<br />
</font></td></tr></table><br />
<div align="center"><br />
<a href="http://www.blogthings.com/whatagequiz/">What Age Do You Act?</a><br />
</div>&quot;
&quot;130&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	2/27/2005 7:12 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (2 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>You Are 26 Years Old</p>

<p>26</p>

<p>20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences</p>

<p>(Wat a loada hooie, lol, I think it was the mudslide that got me.)</p>&quot;
&quot;130&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/28/2005 7:49 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (3 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>no kidding! I also chose the mudslide, and it messed me over pretty bad! I am so totally twentysomething at heart!!</p>&quot;
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&quot;130&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	3/1/2005 5:23 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (6 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.</p>

<p><br />
ITS A LIE!!!!</p>

<p>IM SO IMMATURE STILL!</p>

<p>lol</p>&quot;
&quot;130&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;From: 	Derkein  	3/1/2005 12:03 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (4 of 6) <br />
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<td align="middle" width="400" bgcolor="#66ccff"><font style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: black" face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif"><b>You Are 30 Years Old</b></font></td></tr>
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<td align="middle" bgcolor="#ffffff"><br />
<center><font color="#0000cc" size="+6">30 </font></center><br />
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30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more!<br />
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&#160;<br />
Wow, I got an exact match...hmmmm...oh, well.....lol<br />
&#160;&quot;
&quot;130&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	3/1/2005 12:33 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (5 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>Gads, at 26 I was still a confused kid in some ways, but that's males for ya, lol!</p>

<p>&lt;sells out the male race once again&gt;</p>&quot;
&quot;132&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;Hey Meta, can you access IRC chat servers on your webtv thingy?&quot;
&quot;133&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/27/2005 11:19 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 4) <br />
 	<br />
I got this off of another TC room, thought it was interesting. There were some pretty, uh, radical/opposite-like results over there. TRY IT!<br />
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<b>Your Brain is 53.33% Female, 46.67% Male</b></font></td></tr>
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<font color="#000000"><br />
Your brain is a healthy mix of male and female<br />
You are both sensitive and savvy<br />
Rational and reasonable, you tend to keep level headed<br />
But you also tend to wear your heart on your sleeve</font></td></tr></table><br />
<div align="center"><br />
<a href="http://www.blogthings.com/genderbrainquiz/">What Gender Is Your Brain?</a><br />
</div>&quot;
&quot;133&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	2/27/2005 7:06 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (2 of 4) </p>
 	
<p>Error messages </p>

<p>This message means that the publisher of the page you're trying to reach is so busy sending pages to other people on the Internet that it can't handle your request right now.<br />
Try again in a minute or two, and the publisher might be less busy. Many publishers are busiest in the mid-morning and early evening.<br />
Technical details<br />
This is result  503 Service Unavailable.</p>&quot;
&quot;133&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/28/2005 7:53 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (3 of 4) </p>
 	
<p>meh, it's pretty bogus anyways. wear my heart on my sleeve! PAH! what heart do I have?!</p>&quot;
&quot;133&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	3/1/2005 12:30 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (4 of 4) </p>
 	
<p>Your Brain is 80.00% Female, 20.00% Male</p>

<p>Your brain leans female</p>

<p>You think with your heart, not your head</p>

<p>Sweet and considerate, you are a giver</p>

<p>But you're tough enough not to let anyone take advantage of you!</p>&quot;
&quot;134&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/17/2005 8:09 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 10) </p>
 	
<p>One-Armed Jock</p>

<p>An English professor told her students that there would be no excuse for not showing up for their final exam, except for serious injury, illness, or a death in the student's immediate family. A smartass jock in the back of the room asked, \&quot;What about extreme sexual exhaustion?\&quot;</p>

<p>The entire class did its best to stifle their laughter. When silence was restored, the teacher smiled sympathetically at the student, shook her head, and sweetly said, \&quot;You can write with your other hand.\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;134&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/17/2005 8:11 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (2 of 10) </p>
 	
<p>Things You Don't Want to Hear in an Elevator</p>

<p>5. Does this look infected to you?<br />
4. Would you believe these pants are reversible?<br />
3. The acoustics in this elevator are perfect for yodeling.<br />
2. I'm not just a Jehovah's Witness. I also sell insurance.<br />
1. Just ignore Duke. We're going to have him fixed soon.</p>&quot;
&quot;134&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/17/2005 8:43 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (3 of 10) </p>
 	
<p>First Grade Proverbs</p>

<p>A first grade teacher collected well-known proverbs. She gave each kid in the class the first half of the proverb, and asked them to fill in the rest. Here's what the kids came up with:</p>

<p>   1. Better to be safe than... punch a 5th grader.<br />
   2. Strike while the... bug is close.<br />
   3. It's always darkest before... daylight savings time.<br />
   4. Never underestimate the power of... termites.<br />
   5. You can lead a horse to water but... how?<br />
   6. Don't bite the hand that... looks dirty.<br />
   7. No news is... impossible.<br />
   8. A miss is as good as a... Mr.<br />
   9. You can't teach an old dog... math.<br />
  10. If you lie down with dogs, you... will stink in the morning.<br />
  11. Love all, trust... me.<br />
  12. The pen is mightier than... the pigs.<br />
  13. An idle mind is... the best way to relax.<br />
  14. Where there is smoke, there's... pollution.<br />
  15. Happy is the bride who... gets all the presents.<br />
  16. A penny saved is... not much.<br />
  17. Two is company, three's... The Musketeers.<br />
  18. None are so blind as... Helen Keller.<br />
  19. Children should be seen and not... spanked or grounded.<br />
  20. If at first you don't succeed... get new batteries.<br />
  21. You get out of something what you... see pictured on the box.<br />
  22. When the blind lead the blind... get out of the way.<br />
  23. There is no fool like... Aunt Edie.<br />
  24. Laugh and the whole world laughs with you. Cry and... you have to blow your nose.</p>&quot;
&quot;134&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/17/2005 8:45 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (4 of 10) </p>
 	
<p>Actual Police Quotes</p>

<p>\&quot;If you run, you'll only go to jail tired.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;The handcuffs are tight because they're new. They'll stretch out after you wear them awhile.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;So, you don't know how fast you were going. I guess that means I can write anything I want on the ticket, huh?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;No sir, we don't have quotas anymore. We used to have quotas, but now we're allowed to write as many tickets as we want.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Warning! You want a warning? Okay, I'm warning you not to do that again or I'll give you another ticket.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Life's tough, it's tougher if you're stupid.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;In God we trust, all others are suspects.\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;134&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/17/2005 8:56 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (5 of 10) </p>
 	
<p>More True-Life Accounts of Stupidity</p>

<p>Will the Real Dummy Please Stand Up?!</p>

<p>AT&amp;T fired President John Walter after nine months, saying he lacked \&quot;intellectual leadership.\&quot; He received a $26 million severance package. Perhaps it's not Walter who's lacking intelligence...</p>

<p>With a Little Help from Our Friends!Police in Oakland, California spent two hours attempting to subdue a gunman who had barricaded himself inside his home. After firing ten tear gas canisters, officers discovered that the man was standing beside them, shouting to please come out and give himself up...</p>

<p>And What Was Plan B?</p>

<p>An Illinois man pretending to have a gun kidnapped a motorist and forced him to drive to two different automated teller machines. The kidnapper then proceeded to withdraw money from his own bank accounts...</p>

<p>And These Nitwits Are Teaching Our Children?!!</p>

<p>A 9-year-old boy in Manassas, Virginia received a one-day suspension under his elementary school's drug policy last week - for Certs! Joey Hoeffer allegedly told a classmate that the mints would make him \&quot;jump higher.\&quot; And a student in Belle, West Virginia was suspended for three days for giving a classmate a cough drop. School principal Forest Mann reiterated the school's \&quot;zero-tolerance\&quot; policy...not to be confused with the \&quot;zero-intelligence\&quot; policy...</p>

<p>Some Days, It Just Doesn't Pay to Gnaw Through the Straps</p>

<p>Fire investigators on Maui have determined the cause of a blaze that destroyed a $127,000 home last month -- a short in the homeowner's newly installed fire prevention alarm system. \&quot;This is even worse than last year,\&quot; said the distraught homeowner, \&quot;when someone broke in and stole my new security system...\&quot;</p>

<p>And for the Main Course</p>

<p>A man in Taormina, Italy was hospitalized after swallowing 46 teaspoons, 2 cigarette lighters, and a pair of salad tongs.</p>

<p>The Getaway</p>

<p>A man walked in to a Topeka, Kansas Kwik Shop and asked for all the money in the cash drawer. Apparently, the take was too small, so he tied up the store clerk and worked the counter himself for three hours until police showed up and grabbed him.</p>

<p>Do-It-Yourself Brain Surgery?!</p>

<p>In Ohio, an unidentified man in his late twenties walked into a police station with a 9-inch wire protruding from his forehead and calmly asked officers to give him an X-ray to help him find his brain, which he claimed had been stolen. Police were shocked to learn that the man had drilled a 6-inch deep hole in his skull with a Black &amp; Decker power drill and had stuck the wire in to try and find the missing brain.</p>&quot;
&quot;134&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/17/2005 8:58 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (6 of 10) </p>
 	
<p>More True-Life Accounts of Stupidity, cont'd</p>

<p>Have I Got a Deal for You!</p>

<p>More than 600 people in Italy wanted to ride in a spaceship badly enough to pay $10,000 a piece for the first tourist flight to Mars. According to the Italian police, the would-be space travelers were told to spend their next vacation on Mars, amid the splendors of ruined temples and painted deserts.<br />
\&quot;Ride a Martian camel from oasis to oasis and enjoy the incredible Martian sunsets. Explore mysterious canals and marvel at the views. Trips to the moon also available.\&quot;<br />
Authorities believe that the con men running this scam made off with over six million dollars.</p>

<p>Too Well-Educated</p>

<p>In Medford, Oregon, a 27-year-old jobless man with an MBA blamed his college degree for his murder of three people. \&quot;There are too many business grads out there,\&quot; he said. \&quot;If I had chosen another field, all this may not have happened.\&quot;</p>

<p>And Sometimes They Just Make It Too Easy</p>

<p>Los Angeles Police lucked out with a robbery suspect who just couldn't control himself during a lineup. When detectives asked each man in the lineup to repeat the words, \&quot;Give me all your money or I'll shoot,\&quot; the man shouted, \&quot;That's not what I said!\&quot;</p>

<p>...Ouch, That Smarts!</p>

<p>A bank robber in Virginia Beach got a nasty surprise when a dye pack designed to mark stolen money exploded in his Fruit-of-the-Looms. The robber apparently stuffed the loot down the front of his pants as he was running out the door. \&quot;He was seen hopping and jumping around,\&quot; said police spokesman Mike Carey, \&quot;with an explosion taking place inside his pants.\&quot; Police have the man's charred trousers in custody.</p>

<p>Are We Not Communicating?</p>

<p>A man spoke frantically into the phone: \&quot;My wife is pregnant and her contractions are only two minutes apart!\&quot; \&quot;Is this her first child?\&quot; the doctor asked. \&quot;No, you idiot!\&quot; the man shouted. \&quot;This is her husband!\&quot;</p>

<p>Not the Sharpest Knife in the Drawer!</p>

<p>In Modesto, CA, Steven Richard King was arrested for trying to hold up a Bank of America branch without a weapon. King used a thumb and a finger to simulate a gun, but unfortunately, he failed to keep his hand in his pocket. Hmmm...wonder what he uses for a knife?</p>&quot;
&quot;134&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/17/2005 9:01 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (7 of 10) </p>
 	
<p>Rejected Hallmark Cards</p>

<p>1) So your daughter's a hooker,<br />
and it spoiled your day.<br />
Look at the bright side,<br />
She's a really good lay!</p>

<p>2) My tire was thumping,<br />
I thought it was flat.<br />
When I loooked at the tire,<br />
I noticed your cat.<br />
Sorry!</p>

<p>3) You had your bladder removed,<br />
and you're on the mends.<br />
Here's a bouquet of flowers<br />
And a box of Depends.</p>

<p>4) You've announced that you're gay,<br />
Won't that be a laugh,<br />
When they find out you're one<br />
Of the Joint Chiefs of Staff!</p>

<p>5) Happy Vasectomy!<br />
Hope you feel zippy!<br />
'Cause when I had mine<br />
I got real snippy!</p>

<p>6) Heard your wife left you.<br />
How upset you must be,<br />
But don't fret about it,<br />
She moved in with me!</p>

<p>7) You totaled your car<br />
And can't remember why.<br />
Could it have been<br />
that case of Bud Dry?</p>&quot;
&quot;134&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/17/2005 9:04 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (8 of 10) </p>
 	
<p>Little Kid's Books</p>

<p>'You Were an Accident'</p>

<p>'Strangers Have the Best Candy'</p>

<p>'The Little Sissy Who Snitched'</p>

<p>'Some Kittens Can Fly!'</p>

<p>'The Protocols of the Grandpas of Zion'</p>

<p>'How to Dress Sexy for Grownups'</p>

<p>'Getting More Chocolate on Your Face'</p>

<p>'Where Would You Like to Be Buried?'</p>

<p>'Katy Was So Bad Her Mom Stopped Loving Her'</p>

<p>'The Attention Deficit Disorder Association's Book of Wild Animals of North Amer Hey! Let's Go Ride Our Bikes!'</p>

<p>'All Dogs Go to Hell'</p>

<p>'The Kids' Guide to Hitchhiking'</p>

<p>'When Mommy and Daddy Don't Know the Answer They Say God Did It'</p>

<p>'Garfield Gets Feline Leukemia'</p>

<p>'What Is That Dog Doing to That Other Dog?'</p>

<p>'Why Can't Mr. Fork and Ms. Electrical Outlet Be Friends?'</p>

<p>'Bi-Curious George'</p>

<p>'Daddy Drinks Because You Cry'</p>

<p>'Mister Policeman Eats His Service Revolver'</p>

<p>'You Are Different and That's Bad'</p>

<p>'Why God Burned Down Disney Land'</p>&quot;
&quot;134&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	1/18/2005 4:34 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (9 of 10) </p>
 	
<p>The following were actual answers to a 6th grade history test:</p>

<p>Ancient Egypt was inhabited by mummies and they all wrote in hydraulics. They live in the Sarah Dessert. The climate of the Sarah is such that the inhabitants have to live elsewhere.</p>

<p>Moses led the Hebrew slaves to the Red Sea, where they made unleavened bread, which is bread made without any ingredients.</p>

<p>Moses went up on Mount Cyanide to get the ten commandments. He died before he ever reached Canada.</p>

<p>Solomon had three hundred wives and seven hundred porcupines. The Greeks were a highly sculputered people, and without them we wouldn't have history.</p>

<p>The Greeks also had myths. A myth is a female moth.</p>

<p>Socrates was a famous Greek teacher who went around giving people advice. They killed him. Socrates died from an overdose of wedlock. After his death, his career suffered a dramatic decline.</p>

<p>In the Olympic games, Greeks ran races, jumped, hurled biscuits, and threw the Java.</p>

<p>Julius Caesar extinguished himself on the battlefields of Gaul. The Ides of March murdered him because they thought he was going to be made king. Dying, he gasped out: \&quot;Tee hee, Brutus\&quot;.</p>

<p>Joan of Arc was burnt to a steak and was canonized by Bernard Shaw.<br />
Queen Elizabeth was the \&quot;Virgin Queen\&quot;. As a queen she was a great success. When she exposed herself before her troops they all shouted, \&quot;hurrah\&quot;.</p>

<p>It was an age of great inventions and discoveries. Gutenberg invented removable type and the Bible. Another important invention was the circulation of blood. Sir Walter Raleigh is a historical figure because he invented cigarettes and started smoking.</p>

<p>Sir Francis Drake Circumcised the world with a 100-foot clipper.</p>

<p>The greatest writer of the Renaissance was William Shakespeare. He was born in the year 1564, supposedly on his birthday. He never made much money and is famous on because of his plays. He wrote tragedies, comedies, and hysterectomies all in Islamic pentameter. Romeo and Juliet are an example of a heroic couple. Romeo's last wish was to be laid by Juliet.</p>

<p>Writing at the same time as Sakespeare was Miguel Cervantes. He wrote Donkey Hote. The next great author was John Milton.</p>

<p>Milton wrote Paradise Lost. The his wife died and he wrote Paradise Regained.</p>

<p>Delegates from the original 13 states formed the Contented Congress. Thomas Jefferson, a Virgin, and Benjamin Franklin were two singers of the Declaration of Independence. Franklin discovered electricity by rubbing two cats backwards and declared, \&quot;A horse divided against itself cannot stand\&quot;. Franklin died in 1790 and is still dead.</p>

<p>Abraham Lincoln became America's greatest Precedent. Lincoln's mother died in infancy, and he was born in a log cabin which he built with his own hands. Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves by signing the Emasculation Proclamation. On the night of April 14, 1865, Lincoln went to the theater and got shot in his seat by one of the actors in a moving picture show. The believe the assassintor was John Wilkes Booth, a supposingly insane actor.<br />
This ruined Booth's career and the play for everyone.</p>

<p>Johann Bach wrote a great many musical compositions and had a large number of children. In between he practice on an old spinster which he kept up in his attic. Bach died from 1750 to the present. Bach was the most famous composer in the world and wo was Handel. Handel was half German, half Italian, and half English. He was very large.</p>

<p>Beethoven wrote music even though he was deaf. He was so deaf he wrote loud music. He took long walks in the forest even when everyone was calling for him.</p>

<p>Beethoven expired in 1827 and later died for this.</p>

<p>The nineteenth century was time of a great many thoughts and inventions. People stopped reproducing by hand and started reproducing by machine. The invention of the steamboat caused a network of rivers to spring up.</p>

<p>Cyrus McCormick invented the McCormick raper, which did the work of a hundred men. Louis Pasteur discovered a cure for rabbis. Charles Darwin was a naturalist who wrote the Organ of the Species. Madman Curie discovered radio. And Karl Marx became on the Marx Brothers.</p>&quot;
&quot;134&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/19/2005 7:03 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (10 of 10) </p>
 	
<p>lol! \&quot;He was born in the year 1564, supposedly on his birthday.\&quot;!! BAHAHAAH! \&quot;Beethoven expired in 1827 and later died for this.\&quot; \&quot;Cyrus McCormick invented the McCormick raper, which did the work of a hundred men.\&quot; \&quot;Louis Pasteur discovered a cure for rabbis.\&quot;</p>

<p>PRICELESS! lol. at least they listen to what's being lectured about... just can't seem to spell so hot. lol.</p>

<p>\&quot;Socrates was a famous Greek teacher who went around giving people advice. They killed him. Socrates died from an overdose of wedlock. After his death, his career suffered a dramatic decline.\&quot; is ALMOST fact... except it was hemlock, and it was more that the whole philosopher/teacher career thing lost popularity than his career going extinct... heh. damn those kids, they slaughtered my favourite subject!</p>&quot;
&quot;135&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	teritales  	1/17/2005 11:20 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>A woman decides to have a facelift for her birthday. She spends $5000 and feels pretty good about the results.</p>

<p>    On her way home, she stops at a news stand to buy a newspaper. Before leaving she says to the clerk, \&quot;I hope you don't mind my asking, but how old do you think I am?\&quot;</p>

<p>    \&quot;About 32,\&quot; is the reply.<br />
    \&quot;I'm exactly 47,\&quot; the woman says happily.</p>

<p>    A little while later she goes into McDonald's and asks the counter girl the very same question. She replies, \&quot;I guess about 29.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Nope, I'm 47.\&quot;</p>

<p>    Now, she's feeling really good about herself. She stops in a drug store on her way down the street. She goes up to the counter to get some mints and asks the clerk this burning question. The clerk responds,  \&quot;Oh,  I'd say 30.\&quot;</p>

<p>    Again she ! proudly responds, \&quot;I am 47, but, thank you.\&quot;</p>

<p>    While waiting for the bus to go home, she asks an old man the same question.</p>

<p>    He replies, \&quot;Lady, I'm 78 and my eye sight is going. Although, when I<br />
was young, there was a sure way to tell how old a woman was. It sounds very forward, but it requires you to let me put my hands under your bra.  Then I can tell you exactly how old you are.\&quot;</p>

<p>    They wait in silence on the empty street until curiosity gets the best of her. She finally blurts out, \&quot;What the heck, go ahead.\&quot;</p>

<p>    He slips both of his hands under her blouse and under her bra and begins to feel around very slowly and carefully.</p>

<p>    After a couple of minutes of this, she says: \&quot;Okay, okay ...how old am I?\&quot;</p>

<p>    He completes one last squeeze of her breasts, removes his hands,    and says, \&quot;Madam, you are 47.\&quot;</p>

<p>    Stunned and amazed, the woman says, \&quot;That was incredible, how could you tell?\&quot;</p>

<p>    The old man replies, \&quot;Promise you won't get mad?\&quot;</p>

<p>    \&quot;No\&quot;, she says.</p>

<p>    He replies, \&quot;I was behind you in line at McDonald's.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>Good morning All!!!!<br />
lol</p>&quot;
&quot;135&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/17/2005 7:04 pm <br />
To: 	teritales 	 (2 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>LMAO! that's hilarious!! heheheh</p>&quot;
&quot;135&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	1/18/2005 4:25 am <br />
To: 	teritales 	 (3 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>LMAO! Hey Teri! How are old you? heheheheh! Nice joke but is that the breast you can come up with?</p>&quot;
&quot;136&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	teritales  	1/17/2005 11:33 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 2) </p>
 	
<p>In George Washington's days, there were no cameras. One's image was either sculpted or painted. Some paintings of George Washington showed him standing behind a desk with one arm behind his back while others showed both legs and both arms. Prices charged by painters were not based on how many people were to be painted, but by how many limbs were to be painted. Arms and legs are \&quot;limbs,\&quot; therefore painting them would cost the buyer more. Hence the __expression, \&quot;Okay, but it'll cost you an arm and a leg..\&quot;<br />
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As incredible as it sounds, men and women took baths only twice a year (May and October)! Women kept their hair covered, while men shaved their heads (because of lice and bugs) and wore wigs. Wealthy men could afford good wigs made from wool. They couldn't wash the wigs, so to clean them they would carve out a loaf of bread, put the wig in the shell, and bake it for 30 minutes. The heat would make the wig big and fluffy, hence the term \&quot;big wig.\&quot; Today we often use the term \&quot;here comes the Big Wig\&quot; because someone appears to be or is powerful and wealthy.<br />
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<p>In the late 1700s, many houses consisted of a large room with only one chair. Commonly, a long wide board folded down from the wall, and was used for dining. The \&quot;head of the household\&quot; always sat in the chair while everyone else ate sitting on the floor. Occasionally a guest, who was usually a man, would be invited to sit in this chair during a meal. To sit in the chair meant you were important and in charge. They called the one sitting in the chair the \&quot;chair man.\&quot; Today in business, we use the __expression or title \&quot;Chairman\&quot; or \&quot;Chairman of the Board.\&quot;</p>

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Personal hygiene left much room for improvement. As a result, many women and men had developed acne scars by adulthood. The women would spread bee's wax over their facial skin to smooth out their complexions. When they were speaking to each other, if a woman began to stare at another woman's face she was told, \&quot;mind your own bee's wax.\&quot; Should the woman smile, the wax would crack, hence the term \&quot;crack a smile.\&quot; In addition, when they sat too close to the fire, the wax would melt . . . therefore, the __expression \&quot;losing face.\&quot;<br />
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<p>Ladies wore corsets, which would lace up in the front. A proper and dignified woman . as in \&quot;straight laced\&quot;<br />
. . . wore a tightly tied lace.</p>

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Common entertainment included playing cards. However, there was a tax levied when purchasing playing cards but only applicable to the \&quot;Ace of Spades.\&quot; To avoid paying the tax, people would purchase 51 cards instead.<br />
Yet, since most games require 52 cards, these people were thought to be stupid or dumb because they weren't \&quot;playing with a full deck.\&quot;<br />
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Early politicians required feedback from the public to determine what the people considered important. Since there were no telephones, TV's or radios, the politicians sent their assistants to local taverns, pubs, and bars. They were told to \&quot;go sip some ale\&quot; and listen to people's conversations and political concerns. Many assistants were dispatched at different times. \&quot;You go sip here\&quot; and \&quot;You go sip there.\&quot; The two words \&quot;go sip\&quot; were eventually combined when referring to the local opinion and, thus we have the term \&quot;gossip.\&quot;<br />
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At local taverns, pubs, and bars, people drank from pint and quart-sized containers. A bar maid's job was to keep an eye on the customers and keep the drinks coming. She had to pay close attention and remember who was drinking in \&quot;pints\&quot; and who was drinking in \&quot;quarts,\&quot; hence the term \&quot;minding your \&quot;P's and Q's.\&quot;<br />
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<p>One more: bet you didn't know this!<br />
In the heyday of sailing ships, all war ships and many freighters carried iron cannons. Those cannons fired round iron cannon balls. It was necessary to keep a good supply near the cannon. However, how to prevent them from rolling about the deck? The best storage method devised was a square-based pyramid with one ball on top, resting on four resting on nine, which rested on sixteen. Thus, a supply of 30 cannon balls could be stacked in a small area right next to the cannon. There was only one problem...how to prevent the bottom layer from sliding or rolling from under the others. The solution was a metal plate called a \&quot;Monkey\&quot; with 16 round indentations.</p>

<p>However, if this plate were made of iron, the iron balls would quickly rust to it. The solution to the rusting problem was to make \&quot;Brass Monkeys.\&quot; Few landlubbers realize that brass contracts much more and much faster than iron when chilled. Consequently, when the temperature dropped too far, the brass indentations would shrink so much that the iron cannonballs would come right off the monkey. Thus, it was quite literally, \&quot;Cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey.\&quot; (All this time, you thought that was an improper __expression, didn't you.)</p>&quot;
&quot;136&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/17/2005 7:01 pm <br />
To: 	teritales 	 (2 of 2) </p>
 	
<p>wow, some of those seem a little hard to swallow. wonder if they're true. i got this one in an e-mail...</p>

<p>Giving the Finger</p>

<p>Before the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the French, anticipating victory over the English, proposed to cut off the middle finger of all captured English soldiers. Without the middle finger it would be impossible for a man to draw the renowned English longbow and therefore he would be incapable of fighting in the future.</p>

<p>This famous weapon was made of the native English Yew tree, and the act of drawing the longbow was known as \&quot;plucking the yew\&quot; (or \&quot;pluck yew\&quot;). Much to the bewilderment of the French, the English won a major upset and began mocking the French by waving their middle fingers at the defeated French, saying, \&quot;See, we can still pluck yew! \&quot;PLUCK YEW!\&quot; Since 'pluck yew' is rather difficult to say, the difficult consonant cluster at the beginning has gradually changed to a labiodental fricative 'F', and thus the words often used in conjunction with the one-finger-salute are mistakenly thought to have something to do with an intimate encounter.</p>

<p>It is also because of the pheasant feathers on the arrows used with the longbow that the symbolic gesture is known as \&quot;giving the bird\&quot;. And yew thought yew knew everything. (hahahah)</p>&quot;
&quot;137&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/3/2005 8:11 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>WHAT GUYS WANNA SAY......BUT DONT!</p>

<p>1. We're not as big of perverts as you think we all are.<br />
2. No matter what you say, your ex-boyfriend IS an ass.<br />
3. We like you to give us hugs and kisses too.<br />
4. Don't argue with us when we call you beautiful.<br />
5. Don't treat us like shit.<br />
6. We know you're pretty, that's one of the reason's we're going out with you.<br />
7. Don't go into detail about your period. It scares us.<br />
8. If you have cramps and we ask you what's wrong, just say it's that time of the month and nothing more.<br />
9. If you really liked us for us, you would let us to think that our mustache, beard, or sideburns looked cool.<br />
10.We'll never shave our legs. So get over it.<br />
11. NEVER ask us if you can put make up on us. It's just wrong.<br />
12. Don't make bets about us, because one of your friends will tell us, if you don't.<br />
13. When we tell you that you're not fat, believe us.<br />
14. We absolutely do not care about, The Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, 98 degrees, or what any other guy looks like for that matter.<br />
15. We may not be able to pee accurately all of the time, but at least we can stand up and pee.<br />
16. Just cause you think you're always right, doesn't mean you don't have to apologize when you're wrong.<br />
17. You expect us to say and do sweet things about you, but it would be nice if you did the same every once in a while.<br />
18. We can't always be spontaneous, so try to help us make the plans sometimes.<br />
19. Don't ask us to beat up another guy for you, cause you might get what you wish for.<br />
20. Never kick us in the nuts \&quot;just to see what we'd say.\&quot;<br />
21. Never pretend like you are going to break up with us and laugh when we believe you.<br />
22. Pamela Anderson's boobs aren't fake anymore, but we like yours better anyway.<br />
23. Size doesn't matter, except to idiots who don't want a relationship.<br />
24. PMS is not an excuse.<br />
25. If you want us to put the seat down when we're done, you should put it up when you're done.<br />
26. Don't tell us how cute your ex-boyfriend was. That doesn't turn us on.<br />
27. Always remember: The way to a guys heart is through his stomach...and maybe...oh nevermind.<br />
28. NEVER ask us to kiss other guys. You might be that comfy with your friends, but to us its just wrong.<br />
29. We always notice how funny it is after you rip out our heart, stick it down our throat, and still want to be friends.<br />
30. And last but not least: We know you're not always right, but we'll pretend like you are anyway.</p>&quot;
&quot;137&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/3/2005 8:44 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (2 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>okay, forward(s), found another one!</p>

<p><br />
*DADDY'S TEN RULES OF DATING* [Guys take note.]</p>

<p>Rule One:<br />
If you pull into my driveway and honk you'd better be delivering a package, because you're sure not picking anything up.</p>

<p>Rule Two:<br />
You do not touch my daughter in front of me. You may glance at her, so long as you do not peer at anything below her neck. If you cannot keep your eyes or hands off of my daughter's body, I will remove them.</p>

<p>Rule Three:<br />
I am aware that it is considered fashionable for boys of your age to wear their trousers so loosely that they appear to be falling off their hips. Please don't take this as an insult, but you and all of your friends are complete idiots.</p>

<p>Still, I want to be fair and open minded about this issue, so I propose this compromise: You may come to the door with your underwear showing and your pants ten sizes to big, and I will not object. However, in order to ensure that your clothes do not, in fact come off during the course of you date with my daughter, I will take my electric nail gun and fasten your trousers securely in place to your waist.</p>

<p>Rule Four:<br />
I'm sure you've been told that in today's world, sex without utilizing a \&quot;Barrier method\&quot; of some kind can kill you. Let me elaborate, when it comes to sex, I am the barrier, and I will kill you.</p>

<p>Rule Five:<br />
It is usually understood that in order for us to get to know each other, we should talk about sports, politics, and other issues of the day. Please do not do this. The only information I require from you is an indication of when you expect to have my daughter safely back at my house, and the only word I need from you on this subject is: \&quot;early.\&quot;</p>

<p>Rule Six:<br />
I have no doubt you are a popular fellow, with many opportunities to date other girls. This is fine with me as long as it is okay with my daughter. Otherwise, once you have gone out with my little girl, you will continue to date no one but her until she is finished with you. If you make her cry, I will make you cry.</p>

<p>Rule Seven:<br />
As you stand in my front hallway, waiting for my daughter to appear, and more than an hour goes by, do not sigh and fidget. If you want to be on time for the movie, you should not be dating. My daughter is putting on her makeup, a process than can take longer than painting the Golden Gate Bridge. Instead of just standing there, why don't you do something useful, like changing the oil in my car?</p>

<p>Rule Eight:<br />
The following places are not appropriate for a date with my daughter: Places where there are beds, sofas, or anything softer than a wooden stool. Places where there is darkness. Places where there is dancing, holding hands, or happiness. Places where the ambient temperature is warm enough to induce my daughter to wear shorts, tank tops, midriff T-shirts, or anything other than overalls, a sweater, and a goose down parka -- zipped up to her throat. Movies with a strong romantic or sexual theme are to be avoided; movies which features chain saws are okay. Hockey games are okay. Old folks homes are better.</p>

<p>Rule Nine:<br />
Do not lie to me. I may appear to be a potbellied, balding, middle-aged, dimwitted has-been. But on issues relating to my daughter, I am the all-knowing, merciless God of your universe. If I ask you where you are going and with whom, you have one chance to tell me the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. I have a shotgun, a shovel, and five acres behind the house. Do not trifle with me.</p>

<p>Rule Ten:<br />
Be afraid. Be very afraid. It takes very little for me to mistake the sound of your car in the driveway for a chopper coming in over a rice paddy near Hanoi. When my Agent Orange starts acting up, the voices in my head frequently tell me to clean the guns as I wait for you to bring my daughter home. As soon as you pull into the driveways you should exit the car with both hands in plain sight. Speak the perimeter password, announce in a clear voice that you have brought my daughter home safely and early, then return to your car -- there is no need for you to come inside. The camouflaged face at the window is mine.</p>&quot;
&quot;137&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	1/4/2005 11:55 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (3 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>sigh! there are no other girlie type people to read these, you silly child you! midnitesunwhatchacallher doesn't come around often, you must not post such foolishness! dare you say you think these are \&quot;CUTE\&quot;?!</p>&quot;
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&quot;137&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/4/2005 2:23 pm <br />
To: 	toade 	 (5 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>toade, you're cute. \&quot;how dare i call you cute! you, YOU! the scum of the swamp, you warty, filthy creature!\&quot; BAH! you, toade, need to smiiiiile. :)</p>

<p>come on sweety, give it a try! cute wittle pookie! my hunny bunny, love muffin, you adorable wittle punkin'!</p>&quot;
&quot;137&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	1/4/2005 2:34 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (6 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>toade spits and hisses viciously</p>

<p>Aqrn, you've gone too far this time! I've had enough of you, I'm disowning you. You, who owns me, will be disowned, by me. Or do really even own me at all?? Sure, you were here before I, but does that really mean anything?</p>

<p>toade gallops around the room, like only a toad can gallop, bounding over fallen chairs and such rubbish that has no place in a world that is honoured with the presence of toade</p>

<p>people, don't do toad! haha, remember that episode of Family Guy, where all the kids are licking toads?? Bahahahahaha! don't do it! it is evil. you will get warts on your tongue!!</p>

<p>okay Aqrn, i guess you're kind of cute too. nothing to gecho, of course, but it's okay, we can't all be as special as gecho.</p>&quot;
&quot;138&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	1/3/2005 8:18 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 2) </p>
 	
<p>i'm sure everybody's seen this one before...</p>

<p>If you can start the day without caffeine or pep pills,<br />
If you can be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,<br />
If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles,<br />
If you can eat the same food everyday and be grateful for it,<br />
If you can understand when loved ones are too busy to give you time,<br />
If you can overlook when people take things out on you, when through no fault of yours, something goes wrong,<br />
If you can take criticism and blame without resentment,<br />
If you can face the world without lies and deceit,<br />
If you can conquer tension without medical help,<br />
If you can relax without liquor,<br />
If you can sleep without the aid of drugs,<br />
If you can do all these things, - (see below)</p>

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<p>THEN YOU ARE PROBABLY THE FAMILY DOG.......</p>&quot;
&quot;138&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	1/4/2005 10:54 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (2 of 2) </p>
 	
<p>*Awakening in a Graveyard, Unhallowed Ground, the Crypt of the Forsaken, a Winged Fury saved a Blackest Rose from Ravages of Time, placed it in Catacombs, safe from Unseen Eyes and Undead Hunters written of in Ancient Tomes. As Dusk revealed the Spectral Masquerade of a Vampyre.*</p>

<p>Stargoyle:</p>

<p>Stargoyle rises from his coffin, looks at a digital clock, groans and lays back down.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: Well is'nt this just prime..,</p>

<p>Stargoyle sniffs his pits, undead funk fills teh air, teh funk of a thousand years, and creatures rise in search of blood to terrorize teh neighborhood, etc etc.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: teh teh teh<br />
Stargoyle: damnit<br />
Stargoyle: don't that just ruin the moment..,</p>

<p>Stargoyle: Me count Typoula.</p>

<p>Stargoyle giggles oddly and makes the lid of his coffin move up and down like talking.</p>

<p>Stargoyle: Therrrre's a vampire in my mouff!!</p>

<p>Stargoyle sticks a leg out and screams AAAH You'rebiting my LEG!!!</p>

<p>Stargoyle: yum yum yummy vampyre.</p>

<p>Stargoyle leaps out, TA DAAAHHH!!!</p>

<p>Stargoyle wraps his cape around himself and dashes into a concrete wall, because he flipped his stupid cape over his head.</p>

<p>Stargoyle falls over and lays there wrapped up in his cape.</p>

<p>Stargoyle unrolls like a rug, and lays there pointing at the ceiling.<br />
Stargoyle: That is up.<br />
Stargoyle: should BE there.<br />
Stargoyle: I should<br />
Stargoyle: be<br />
Stargoyle: there.<br />
Stargoyle: standing<br />
Stargoyle: UP<br />
Stargoyle finds absolutely no help with this going on in the room.</p>

<p>Stargoyle stands up and bares his fangs, Hssss, hahaha Hssss Me hungry!</p>

<p>Stargoyle sips more tea.</p>

<p>Stargoyle listens to wolves hauling.<br />
Stargoyle: Howling?<br />
Stargoyle no.... hauling<br />
Stargoyle: Oookay..,<br />
Stargoyle: yessss.</p>

<p>Stargoyle thinks to himself, this is an empty room, depriving itself of such fun and wittery as I have to offer.</p>

<p>Stargoyle gives the room te finger, turnsinto a bat and flies out!&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;139&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	8/28/2004 9:48 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>Test Your Brain too!</p>

<p><a href="http://www.njagyouth.org/colortest.swf">http://www.njagyouth.org/colortest.swf</a></p>&quot;
&quot;139&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	8/28/2004 9:51 pm <br />
To: 	toade 	 (2 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>I failed TWICE! It took me five tries to get it all right, lol. Ya'll are smarter than toads, aren't ya?  ;)  Beat FIVE!</p>&quot;
&quot;139&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	MIN0TAUR  Staff I 	8/28/2004 10:08 pm <br />
To: 	toade 	 (3 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>I got 100% on my 2nd try, but i have no idea why i went from 13% to 100% !</p>

<p>LOL</p>&quot;
&quot;139&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	8/28/2004 11:26 pm <br />
To: 	MIN0TAUR  I 	 (4 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>I failed miserably, and it didnt even give me a score to tell me how badly I wiped out.</p>

<p>(thinks he hears Spirit in the Lake, lol)</p>&quot;
&quot;139&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	8/29/2004 7:40 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (5 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>lol, no score sounds like, hmmm, 0%!! congrats!  :P  i got none right my first time either, but then i got 13%, then 38%, then i think i got 63%... then... 100%!!  &lt;sigh&gt;  what an embarassment, heh. i don't read instructions! i know better, lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;139&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	8/29/2004 7:44 pm <br />
To: 	MIN0TAUR  I 	 (6 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>oow, my frikkin ears! turn that crap down, would ya? lol. how does this happen that ppl who pay no attention do so well, when I don't pay attention either, but i still do so poorly!? heh, gj wikk!</p>&quot;
&quot;139&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	10/8/2004 9:20 pm <br />
To: 	toade 	 (7 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>I can't get a thing out of it. I must be missing something, is the scoring mechanism a randomiser? lol.</p>

<p>(excuses excuses excuses for being a retard issue phorth phrom my mouph.)</p>&quot;
&quot;139&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	10/8/2004 9:20 pm <br />
To: 	toade 	 (7 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>I can't get a thing out of it. I must be missing something, is the scoring mechanism a randomiser? lol.</p>

<p>(excuses excuses excuses for being a retard issue phorth phrom my mouph.)</p>&quot;
&quot;139&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	12/26/2004 11:22 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (9 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>Eh Aqrn, this site ran away scared from my pure powerful genius aura! Hrahahaha!</p>

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&quot;139&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	12/26/2004 7:37 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (10 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>eh, what can you do... that site was for the New Jersey District Council of the Assemblies of God. i'm not sure that that was what it was about before, but the color test is gone, nonetheless. i could probably write one up tonight for phorum use. it was a pretty cool test. i'll get back to y'all on this asap. :)</p>&quot;
&quot;139&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	12/26/2004 11:26 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (11 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>(leans forward aghast!)</p>

<p>You snuck an Orthodox GOD IN HERE? Holy wow, how did I not detect his presence... usually things and people of those assemblies come in to vent out mentally programmed puke about salvation - money - obligation - and - service, this one did not... hmm... perhaps I can Spare his life after all.</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;139&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	toade  	12/28/2004 6:43 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (12 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>hurrm, yeah. and the creation of this other colour test thing, well... it'll take me some time. having problems with the css, must start over and whatnot. plus, i need to figure out how to make a timer. gr. anybody with decent protection on their computer shouldn't allow javascript, so it'll be a while, lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;139&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;toade never did follow through with that, did she!&quot;
&quot;140&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	gecho  	8/1/2004 8:32 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 1) </p>
 	
<p>Butterflies taste with their feet.</p>

<p>A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one knows why.</p>

<p>In 10 minutes, a hurricane releases more energy than all of the world's nuclear weapons combined.</p>

<p>On average, 100 people choke to death on ballpoint pens every year.</p>

<p>On average people fear spiders more than they do death.</p>

<p>Ninety percent of New York City cabbies are recently arrived immigrants.</p>

<p>Thirty-five percent of the people who use personal ads for dating are already married.</p>

<p>Elephants are the only animals that can't jump.</p>

<p>Only one person in two billion will live to be 116 or older.</p>

<p>It's possible to lead a cow upstairs ... but not downstairs.</p>

<p>Women blink nearly twice as much as men.</p>

<p>It's physically impossible for you to lick your elbow. (now proved to be possible)</p>

<p>The Main Library at Indiana University sinks over an inch every year<br />
because when it built, engineers failed to take into account the weight of all the books that would occupy the building.</p>

<p>A snail can sleep for three years.</p>

<p>No word in the English language rhymes with \&quot;MONTH.\&quot; (or silver, orange, purple)</p>

<p>Average life span of a major league baseball: 7 pitches.</p>

<p>Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.</p>

<p>The electric chair was invented by a dentist.</p>

<p>All polar bears are left handed.</p>

<p>In ancient Egypt, priests plucked EVERY hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes.</p>

<p>An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.</p>

<p>\&quot;TYPEWRITER\&quot; is the longest word that can be made using the letters<br />
only on one row of the keyboard.</p>

<p>\&quot;Go\&quot; is the shortest complete sentence in the English language.</p>

<p>If Barbie were life-size, her measurements would be 39-23-33. She would stand seven feet, two inches tall. (and therefore couldn't exist!)</p>

<p>A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out.</p>

<p>The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.</p>

<p>Americans on average eat 18 acres of pizza every day.</p>

<p>Almost everyone who reads this will try to lick their elbow. (heheh)</p>&quot;
&quot;142&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	gecho  	7/15/2004 7:46 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (5 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>HE  : I'm a photographer. I've been looking for a face like yours!<br />
SHE : I'm a plastic surgeon. I've been looking for a face like yours!!!</p>

<p>HE  : Hi! Didn't we go on a date once? or was it twice?<br />
SHE : Must've been once. I never make the same mistake twice!!!</p>

<p>HE  : May I have the pleasure of this dance?<br />
SHE : No, I'd like to have some pleasure too!!!</p>

<p>HE  : How did you get to be so beautiful?<br />
SHE : I must've been given your share!!!</p>

<p>HE  : Is it hot in here or is it just you?<br />
SHE : It's hot!!!</p>

<p>HE  : I'd go to the ends of the world for you!<br />
SHE : Okay, but would you stay there?</p>

<p>HE  : Will you come out with me this Saturday?<br />
SHE : Sorry! I'm having a headache this weekend!!!</p>

<p>HE  : Your face must turn a few heads!<br />
SHE : And your face must turn a few stomachs!!!</p>

<p>HE  : Go on, don't be shy. Ask me out!<br />
SHE : Okay, get out!!!</p>

<p>HE  : I think I could make you very happy!<br />
SHE : Why, are you leaving?</p>

<p>HE  : What would you say if I asked you to marry me?<br />
SHE : Nothing. I can't talk and laugh at the same time!!!</p>

<p>HE  : Can I have your name?<br />
SHE : Why, don't you already have one?</p>

<p>HE  : Shall we go and see a film?<br />
SHE : I've already seen it!!!</p>

<p>HE  : Do you think it was fate which brought us together?<br />
SHE : Nah, it was plain bad luck!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;142&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	7/15/2004 8:01 pm <br />
To: 	gecho 	 (6 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>lol gecho</p>&quot;
&quot;142&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	7/16/2004 1:10 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (7 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>.....I overslept?.....</p>

<p>Dunno how that happened, but lately if someone does'nt wake me up, I can sleep for up to 12 hours.</p>

<p>Did anyone submit that old, \&quot;I lost my phone number can I have your's?\&quot;</p>

<p>lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;142&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	deepwaterz  	7/13/2004 4:23 pm <br />
To: 	teritales 	 (2 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>LOL, with the way work has been going today, I'd be tempted to use that LOL, good one Teri</p>&quot;
&quot;142&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	7/13/2004 8:07 pm <br />
To: 	teritales 	 (3 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>ROTFLMAO! that is so funny!!</p>

<p>of course, the people i work for think i'm just a little sweety and all... hmm... if the opportunity presents itself, i will most definitely say it  :)</p>&quot;
&quot;142&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	7/15/2004 7:42 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (4 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>funny excuses... &lt;shrugs&gt;</p>

<p><br />
Everybody's Favourite PICK UP LINES!</p>

<p>(1) I lost my teddy bear. Will you sleep with me?</p>

<p>(2) Excuse me, do you have a Band-Aid because I scraped my knee when I fell for you.</p>

<p>(3) I hope you have a library card because I'm checking you out.</p>

<p>(4) Your tag says Made in USA, but I could have sworn you were made in Heaven.</p>

<p>(5) Hey lady, those are some nice clothes, can I talk you out of them?</p>

<p>(6) How do you like your eggs: poached, scrambled, or fertilized?</p>

<p>(7) Is your dad a terrorist? Cause baby you're da bomb!</p>

<p>(8) My love for you is like diarrhea, I just can't hold it in.</p>

<p>(9) Your parents must be retarded, because you are special.</p>

<p>(10) Want to play Pearl Harbor? ... It's a game where I lay back while you blow the hell out of me.</p>

<p>(11) If you were a burger at McDonald's, I'd call you McBeautiful.</p>

<p>(12) Do you believe in love at first sight or should I walk past you again?</p>&quot;
&quot;142&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	teritales  	7/13/2004 3:25 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>A woman calls her boss one morning and tells him that she is staying home because she is not feeling well.<br />
\&quot;What's the matter?\&quot; he asks.<br />
\&quot;I have a case of anal glaucoma,\&quot; she says in a weak voice. \&quot;What the hell is anal glaucoma?\&quot; \&quot;I can't see my ass coming into work today.\&quot;</p>

<p>LMAO....i dare anyone to use it....share your results if ya do LOL</p>&quot;
&quot;142&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	7/16/2004 2:04 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (8 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>overslept?? 00:12 is supposed to what, after midnight? i think you did oversleep man. i don't know whose time the time here is though, so, like, ya know... i think it's an hour behind my time, but pacific time is three behind eastern, right? uhm, yeah, like, nevermind... you overslept, and i can't believe that that phone # thing is missing, uggh! lol</p>&quot;
&quot;142&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	7/16/2004 4:48 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (9 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>....???</p>

<p>You just scored 3 \&quot;Huh?\&quot; points, lol, cause my excuse is I just woke up and I know sh__-nothing about timezones and 00:12 would have been just 12 minutes of sleep, which is oversleeping only in the life of a mayfly, lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;142&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	7/16/2004 7:39 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (10 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>How To Keep A Healthy Level Of Insanity</p>

<p>1. At lunch time, sit in your parked car with sunglasses on and point a hair dryer at passing cars. See if they slow down.</p>

<p>2. Page yourself over the intercom. Don't disguise your voice.</p>

<p>3. Every time someone asks you to do something, ask if they want fries with that.</p>

<p>4. Put your garbage can on your desk and label it \&quot;in\&quot;.</p>

<p>5. Put decaf in the coffee maker for 3 weeks. Once everyone has gotten over their caffeine addictions, switch to espresso.</p>

<p>6. In the memo field of all your checks, write \&quot;for sexual favours\&quot;.</p>

<p>7. Finish all your sentences with \&quot;... in accordance with the prophecy.\&quot;</p>

<p>8. Dont use any punctuation marks</p>

<p>9. As often as possible, skip rather than walk.</p>

<p>10. Ask people what sex they are. Laugh hysterically after they answer.</p>

<p>11. Specify that your drive-through order is \&quot;to go\&quot;.</p>

<p>12. Sing along at the opera.</p>

<p>13. Go to a poetry recital and ask why the poems don't rhyme.</p>

<p>14. Put mosquito netting around your work area. Play tapes of jungle sounds all day.</p>

<p>15. Five days in advance, tell your friends you can't attend their party because you're not in the mood.</p>

<p>16. Have your co-workers address you by your wrestling name, Rock Hard Kim (or Jim).</p>

<p>17. When the money comes out the ATM, scream \&quot;I won! I won! Third time this week!!!!!\&quot;</p>

<p>18. When leaving the zoo, start running towards the parking lot, yelling, \&quot;Run for your lives, they're loose!!\&quot;</p>

<p>19. Tell your children over dinner, \&quot;Due to the economy, we are going to have to let one of you go.\&quot;</p>

<p><br />
And the final way to keep a healthy level of insanity.......</p>

<p><br />
....... Raid your children's/sibling's nursery of all teddy bears to burn at the stake during a community event, chanting wildly, \&quot;Now who's laughing??!?\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;142&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	7/17/2004 10:53 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (11 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>Wear a Darth Vader mask to your next job interveiw, if you get sent out make like your gonna \&quot;force-choke\&quot; the employer.</p>

<p>Mess up your hair a bit, go unshaven for a week, dress up in a trenchcoat and go convince some poor restaurant waitress you're from the future and have come to save her from a killer cyborg who wants to kill her unborn child.</p>

<p>PrankCall random groups of Highschool students muttering \&quot;I know what you did last summer.\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;142&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	7/17/2004 8:35 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (12 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>i sure hope you're supposed to breathe like darth vader too, lol</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;142&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	7/17/2004 8:37 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (13 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>50 Fun Things to Do in an Elevator</p>

<p>1. Make race car noises when anyone gets on or off.</p>

<p>2. Blow your nose and offer to show the contents of your tissue to other passengers.</p>

<p>3. Grimace painfully while smacking your forehead and muttering, \&quot;Shut up, dammit, all of you just shut UP!\&quot;</p>

<p>4. Whistle the first seven notes of 'It's a Small World' incessantly.</p>

<p>5. Sell Girl Scout cookies.</p>

<p>6. On a long ride, crash from side to side as if you're on rough seas.</p>

<p>7. Shave. (Especially if you're a woman.)</p>

<p>8. Crack open your briefcase or purse, and while peering inside, ask: \&quot;Got enough air in there?\&quot;</p>

<p>9. Offer name tags to everyone getting on the elevator. Wear yours upside-down.</p>

<p>10. Stand silent and motionless in the corner, facing the wall, without getting off.</p>

<p>11. When arriving at your floor, grunt and strain to yank the doors open, then act embarrassed when they open by themselves.</p>

<p>12. Lean over to another passenger and whisper: \&quot;Noogie patrol coming!\&quot;</p>

<p>13. Greet everyone getting on the elevator with a warm handshake and ask them to call you, \&quot;Admiral\&quot;.</p>

<p>14. One word: Flatulence!</p>

<p>15. On the highest floor, hold the door open and demand that it stay open until you hear the penny you dropped down the shaft go \&quot;plink\&quot; at the bottom.</p>

<p>16. Do Tai Chi exercises.</p>

<p>17. Stare, grinning, at another passenger for a while, and then announce, \&quot;I've got new socks on!\&quot;</p>

<p>18. When at least 8 people have boarded, moan from the back, \&quot;Oh, not now. Damn motion sickness!\&quot;</p>

<p>19. Give religious literature to each passenger.</p>

<p>20. Meow occasionally.</p>

<p>21. Bet the other passengers you can fit a quarter in your nose.</p>

<p>22. Frown and mutter \&quot;Gotta go, gotta go,\&quot; then sigh and say, \&quot;Oops!\&quot;</p>

<p>23. Show other passengers a wound and ask if it looks infected.</p>

<p>24. Sing, \&quot;Mary Had a Little Lamb,\&quot; while continually pushing buttons.</p>

<p>25. Holler, \&quot;Chutes away!\&quot; whenever the elevator descends.</p>

<p>26. Walk on with a cooler that says \&quot;Human Head\&quot; on the side.</p>

<p>27. Stare at another passenger for a while, then announce, \&quot;You're one of THEM!\&quot; and move to the far corner of the elevator.</p>

<p>28. Burp, and then say \&quot;Mmmm...tasty!\&quot;</p>

<p>29. Leave a box between the doors.</p>

<p>30. Ask each passenger getting on if you can push the button for them.</p>

<p>31. Wear a puppet on your hand and make it talk to the other passengers.</p>

<p>32. Start a sing-along.</p>

<p>33. When the elevator is silent, look around and ask, \&quot;Is that your beeper?\&quot;</p>

<p>34. Play the harmonica.</p>

<p>35. Shadow box.</p>

<p>36. Say, \&quot;Ding!\&quot; at each floor.</p>

<p>37. Lean against the button panel.</p>

<p>38. Say, \&quot;I wonder what all these do,\&quot; and push the red buttons.</p>

<p>39. Listen to the elevator walls with a stethoscope.</p>

<p>40. Draw a little square on the floor with chalk and announce to the other passengers that this is your \&quot;personal space\&quot;.</p>

<p>41. Bring a chair along.</p>

<p>42. Take a bite of a sandwich and ask another passenger: \&quot;Wanna see wha in muh mouf?\&quot;</p>

<p>43. Blow spit bubbles.</p>

<p>44. Pull your gum out of your mouth in long strings.</p>

<p>45. Announce in a demonic voice: \&quot;I must find a more suitable host body.\&quot;</p>

<p>46. Carry a blanket and clutch it protectively.</p>

<p>47. Make explosion noises when anyone presses a button.</p>

<p>48. Wear \&quot;X-Ray Specs\&quot; and leer suggestively at other passengers.</p>

<p>49. Stare at your thumb and say, \&quot;I think it's getting larger.\&quot;</p>

<p>50. If anyone brushes against you, recoil and holler, \&quot;Bad touch!\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;142&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	7/19/2004 1:51 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (14 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>I already do some of these, lol.</p>

<p>50 Fun Things to Do in an Elevator</p>

<p>6. On a long ride, crash from side to side as if you're on rough seas. (It makes the elevator shake in a cool way, yell Earthquake, sotto voce of course so as not to disturb your felow passengers.)</p>

<p>8. Crack open your briefcase or purse, and while peering inside, ask: \&quot;Got enough air in there?\&quot;<br />
(Great fun, carry on complete conversations with your little prisoner.)</p>

<p>11. When arriving at your floor, grunt and strain to yank the doors open, then act embarrassed when they open by themselves.<br />
(I grumble, HULK WANT OUT OF LITTLE UP DOWN BOX, and overact a hurculean effort of using my strength to pry the doors open.)</p>

<p>14. One word: Flatulence!<br />
(Hell Yeah, lmao!)</p>

<p>20. Meow occasionally.<br />
(Or growl, or howl.)</p>

<p>28. Burp, and then say \&quot;Mmmm...tasty!\&quot;<br />
(Hey post-pizzas awesome, it's always god the second time up.)</p>

<p>31. Wear a puppet on your hand and make it talk to the other passengers.<br />
(If they laugh they're cool, if the get all snoot those arethe kindsa weirdos to avoid, they're too damn serious to hang around.)</p>

<p>32. Start a sing-along.<br />
(Aerosmith's Love in an Elevator is a good choice!)</p>

<p>34. Play the harmonica.<br />
(Or flute, o kazoon, r make thundering noises when a large woman boards.)</p>

<p>36. Say, \&quot;Ding!\&quot; at each floor.<br />
(I like dinging back at the elevator, it makes me feel connected to it, lmao.)</p>

<p>38. Say, \&quot;I wonder what all these do,\&quot; and push the red buttons.<br />
(or Is this the SelfDestruct button?)</p>

<p>41. Bring a chair along.<br />
Chair's a great idea, recliner, cooler and TV even better.)</p>

<p>45. Announce in a demonic voice: \&quot;I must find a more suitable host body.\&quot;<br />
(I got this cool voice I do, it's awesome, \&quot;Damn to the wastelands of hell this accursed cherry coke, for it provided me no ssssustenance.!\&quot;</p>

<p>47. Make explosion noises when anyone presses a button.<br />
(or BOOP! or click your tongue.)</p>

<p>48. Wear \&quot;X-Ray Specs\&quot; and leer suggestively at other passengers.<br />
(Dark sunglasses allow you to loo cross eyed at people or roll your eyes dismissively, just remember to be wearing them when you do this, people get all insulted by it,stuckups.)</p>&quot;
&quot;142&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	7/19/2004 7:00 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (15 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>LMAO! is it wrong to believe that you really do that stuff?!  that's definitely the funniest forward i've ever gotten, closely followed by...</p>

<p>(next post, gotta find it)</p>&quot;
&quot;142&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	7/19/2004 7:10 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (16 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>okay, couldn't find it, but this one's funny too... WARNING: LANGUAGE MAY BE INAPPROPRIATE FOR SOME READERS!</p>

<p>... if anybody but meta and deep read any of this, hrm...</p>
 
<p>NINE THINGS THAT &para;�� YOU OFF<br />
1. People who point at their wrist while asking for the time. I know where my watch is buddy, where the &amp;fnof;&amp;dagger; is yours? Do I point at my cr�tch when I ask where the bathroom is?</p>

<p>2. The Pillsbury doughboy is way too happy considering he has no d&amp;dagger;.</p>

<p>3. People who are willing to get off their ��� to search the entire room for the TV remote because they refuse to walk to the TV and change the channel manually.</p>

<p>4. When people say, \&quot;Oh you just want to have your cake and eat it too.\&quot; &amp;fnof;&amp;dagger; off. What good is a goddamn cake if you can't eat it?</p>

<p>5. When people say, \&quot;It's always in the last place you look.\&quot; Of course it is. Why the &amp;fnof;&amp;dagger; would you keep looking after you've found it? Do people do this? Who and where are they?</p>

<p>6. When people say, while watching a movie, \&quot;Did you see that?\&quot; No ���HOLE, I paid $7.50 to come to the theatre and stare at the friggin' ceiling up there.</p>

<p>7. People who ask, \&quot;Can I ask you a question?\&quot; ... Didn't really give me a choice, did ya there buddy?</p>

<p>8. When something is \&quot;new and improved\&quot;, which is it? If it's new, then there has never been anything before it. If it's an improvement, then it must not be the first one!!</p>

<p>9. When a cop pulls you over and then asks if you know how fast you were going? You should know ���hole you &amp;fnof;&amp;dagger;ing pulled me over!</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;132&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Yes indeed, the trick is reserving and dedicating one to a link.
<div class="sig">[The Absence of Evidence is... very irritating.]</div>&quot;
&quot;142&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	7/20/2004 1:45 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (17 of 17) </p>
 	
<p>... contents removed</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;143&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	teritales  	6/30/2004 6:42 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>1. So your daughter's a hooker,<br />
and it spoiled your day.<br />
Look at the bright side,<br />
it's really good pay.</p>

<p>2. My tire was thumping.<br />
I thought it was flat.<br />
When I looked at the tire.<br />
I noticed your cat.<br />
Sorry!</p>

<p>3. You had your bladder removed<br />
and you're on the mend.<br />
Here's a bouquet of flowers<br />
and a box of Depends.</p>

<p>4. Happy Vasectomy!<br />
Hope you feel zippy!<br />
Cause when I had mine<br />
I got real snippy.</p>

<p>5. Heard your wife left you.<br />
How upset you must be.<br />
But don't fret about it.<br />
She moved in with me</p>

<p>6. You totaled your car.<br />
Can't remember why.<br />
Could it have been.<br />
That case of Bud Dry?</p>

<p>~~~~*****~~~~*****~~~~*****~~~~~*****~~~~*****</p>

<p>1. \&quot;Looking back over the years that we've been together, I can't<br />
help but wonder:... What the hell was I thinking?\&quot;</p>

<p>2. \&quot;Congratulations on your wedding day! Too bad no one likes your wife.\&quot;</p>

<p>3. \&quot;How could two people as beautiful as you have such an ugly baby?\&quot;</p>

<p>4. \&quot;I've always wanted to have someone to hold, someone to love.<br />
After having met you, I've changed my mind.\&quot;</p>

<p>5. \&quot;I must admit, you brought Religion in my life. I never believed<br />
in Hell 'til I met you.\&quot;</p>

<p>6. \&quot;As the days go by, I think of how lucky I am that you're not<br />
here to ruin it for me.\&quot;</p>

<p>7. \&quot;As you grow older, Mum, I think of all the gifts you've given<br />
me.... Like the need for therapy...\&quot;</p>

<p>8. \&quot;Thanks for being a part of my life!!! I never knew what evil was<br />
before this!\&quot;</p>

<p>9. \&quot;Congratulations on your promotion. Before you go, would you like<br />
to take this knife out of my back. You'll probably need it again.\&quot;</p>

<p>10. \&quot;Someday I hope to get married, but not to you.\&quot;</p>

<p>11. \&quot;Happy Birthday! You look great for your age... Almost Lifelike!\&quot;</p>

<p>12. \&quot;When we were together, you always said you'd die for me. Now that<br />
we've broke up... I think it's time you kept your promise.\&quot;</p>

<p>13. \&quot;I knew the day would come when you would leave me for my best<br />
friend. So here's his leash, water bowl and chew toys.\&quot;</p>

<p>14. \&quot;We have been friends for a very long time, what say we call it<br />
quits.\&quot;</p>

<p>15. \&quot;I'm so miserable without you, it's almost like you're here.\&quot;</p>

<p>16. \&quot;Congratulations on your new bundle of joy. Did you ever find out<br />
who the father was?\&quot;</p>

<p>17. \&quot;You are such a good friend that if we were on a sinking ship and<br />
there was only one life jacket.... I'd miss you heaps and think of you<br />
often.\&quot;</p>

<p>18. \&quot;Your friends and I wanted to do something special for your<br />
birthday. So we're having you put to sleep.\&quot;</p>

<p>19. \&quot;Happy Birthday, Uncle Dad!!\&quot; (available only in Arkansas,<br />
Louisiana, Mississippi, West Virginia, and (parts of) Virginia) .</p>&quot;
&quot;143&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	6/30/2004 6:56 pm <br />
To: 	teritales 	 (2 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>hmm... i actually like...</p>

<p>\&quot;I knew the day would come when you would leave me for my best<br />
friend. So here's his leash, water bowl and chew toys.\&quot;</p>

<p>and...</p>

<p>\&quot;You are such a good friend that if we were on a sinking ship and<br />
there was only one life jacket.... I'd miss you heaps and think of you<br />
often.\&quot;</p>

<p>i have a few old friends that'd love 'em  ;)</p>&quot;
&quot;143&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_Manticora_  	6/30/2004 7:58 pm <br />
To: 	teritales 	 (3 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>LOL @ all of em but especially this</p>

<p>19. \&quot;Happy Birthday, Uncle Dad!!\&quot; (available only in Arkansas,<br />
Louisiana, Mississippi, West Virginia, and (parts of) Virginia) .</p>&quot;
&quot;143&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/30/2004 10:22 pm <br />
To: 	_Manticora_ unread 	 (4 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>*Hey my sister cousin wife, would like to add parts of washington to that list, lol.*</p>&quot;
&quot;143&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	MIN0TAUR  I 	6/30/2004 10:25 pm <br />
To: 	teritales 	 (5 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>I like..........</p>

<p>\&quot;congratulations on your weddingday, too bad nobody likes your wife.\&quot;</p>

<p>Reminds me on my 4th wife...............</p>&quot;
&quot;143&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	deepwaterz  	7/1/2004 6:30 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (6 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>lol Cobbie</p>&quot;
&quot;143&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	7/9/2004 8:27 pm <br />
To: 	teritales 	 (7 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>Things you shouldn't say to cops...</p>

<p>Say, \&quot;Damn, officer, you must have been going fast to keep up with me!\&quot;</p>

<p>When he approaches you, stare at his gut and say, \&quot;Hmmm. I thought cops had to be physically fit.\&quot;</p>

<p>Sway and ask if his bulletproof vest protects him from projectile vomiting.</p>

<p>Lie on the ground and ask him to draw your outline in chalk.</p>

<p>Throw his nightstick and tell the police dog to fetch it.</p>

<p>Ask him if you can use his pepper spray to spice up your pizza.</p>

<p>Tell him you wanted to be a cop, but decided to graduate high school instead.</p>

<p>When he asks you to walk the line, \&quot;Riverdance\&quot; instead.</p>

<p>Instead of pleading the 5th amendment, plead the 13th or 16th.</p>

<p>When he asks for your license, say, \&quot;Oh sure, officer, can you hold me beer for a sec?\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;143&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	7/9/2004 8:35 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (8 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>for anybody (like my canadian self) that doesn't know the american amendment things...</p>

<p><br />
5th:</p>

<p>No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.</p>

<p>13th:</p>

<p>Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.</p>

<p>Section 2. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.</p>

<p>16th:</p>

<p>The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration.</p>

<p><br />
ahahahah...</p>&quot;
&quot;143&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	deepwaterz  	7/12/2004 6:12 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (9 of 9) </p>
 	
<p>lol..</p>&quot;
&quot;144&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Sea_Goat  I 	1/21/2004 5:01 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 4) </p>
 	
<p>WE ARE ONE.......</p>

<p>We are the people of a free nation of blokes, sheilas and the occasional<br />
wanker. We come from many lands (although a few too many of us come from<br />
New Zealand), and although we live in the best country in the world, we<br />
reserve the right to bitch and moan about it whenever we bloody like.   We<br />
are One Nation but divided into many States.</p>

<p>First, there's Victoria, named after a queen who didn't believe in<br />
lesbians. Victoria is the realm of Mossimo turtlenecks, cafe latte, grand<br />
final day, and big horse races. Its capital is Melbourne, whose chief<br />
marketing pitch is that \&quot;it's liveable\&quot;. At least that's what they think.<br />
The rest of us think it is too bloody cold and wet.</p>

<p>Next, there's NSW, the realm of pastel shorts, macchiato with sugar, thin<br />
books read quickly and millions of dancing queens. Its capital Sydney has<br />
more queens than any other city in the world and is proud of it. Its<br />
mascots are Bondi lifesavers who pull their Speedos up their cracks to keep<br />
the left and right sides of their brains separate.</p>

<p>Down south we have Tasmania, a State based on the notion that the family<br />
that bonks together stays together. In Tassie, everyone gets an extra<br />
chromosome at conception. Maps of the State bring smiles to the sternest<br />
faces. It holds the world record for a single mass shooting, which the<br />
Yanks can't seem to beat no matter how often they try.</p>

<p>South Australia is the province of half-decent reds, a festival of<br />
foreigners and bizarre axe murders. SA is the state of innovation.  Where<br />
else can you so effectively reuse country bank vaults and barrels as in<br />
Snowtown, just out of Adelaide (also named after a queen). They had the<br />
Grand Prix, but lost it when the views of Adelaide sent the Formula One<br />
drivers to sleep at the wheel.</p>

<p>Western Australia is too far from anywhere to be relevant. It's main claim<br />
to fame is that it doesn't have daylight saving because if it did, all the<br />
men would get erections on the bus on the way to work. WA was the last<br />
state to stop importing convicts and many of them still work there in the<br />
government and business.</p>

<p>The Northern Territory is the red heart of our land. Outback plains, sheep<br />
stations the size of Europe, kangaroos, Jackaroos, emus, Uluru, and dusty<br />
kids with big smiles. It also has the highest Beer consumption of anywhere<br />
on the planet and its creek beds have the highest aluminium content of<br />
anywhere too. Although the Territory is the Centrepiece of our national<br />
culture, few of us live there and the rest prefer to flyover it on our way<br />
to Bali.</p>

<p>And there's Queensland. While any mention of God seems silly in a document<br />
defining a nation of half arsed sceptics, it is worth noting that God<br />
probably made Queensland, as its beautiful one day and perfect the next.<br />
Why he filled it with dickheads remains a mystery.</p>

<p>Oh yes and there's Canberra. The less said the better.</p>

<p>We, the citizens of Oz, are united by Highways, whose treacherous twists<br />
and turns kill more of us each year than murderers. We are united in our<br />
lust for international recognition, so desperate for praise we leap in joy<br />
when a rag tag gaggle of corrupt IOC officials tells us Sydney is better<br />
than Beijing. We are united by a democracy so flawed that a political party<br />
albeit a redneck gun toting one, can get a million votes and still not win<br />
one seat in Federal Parliament. Not that we're whingeing, we leave that to<br />
our Pommy immigrants.</p>

<p>We want to make \&quot;no worries mate\&quot; our national phrase, \&quot;she'll be right<br />
mate\&quot; our national attitude and \&quot;Waltzing Matilda\&quot; our national anthem (so<br />
what if it's about a sheep-stealing crim who commits suicide).</p>

<p>We love sport so much our newsreaders can read the death toll from a<br />
sailing race and still tell us who's winning. And we're the  best in the<br />
world at all the sports that count, like cricket, netball, rugby league and<br />
union, AFL, roo shooting, two up and horse racing. We also  have the<br />
biggest rock, The tastiest pies, and the worst dressed Olympians in the<br />
known universe. Only in Australia can a pizza delivery get to your house<br />
faster than an ambulance. Only in Australia do we have bank doors wide<br />
open, no security guards, or cameras but chain the pens to the desk.</p>

<p>Stand proud Aussies - we shoot, we root, we vote. We are girt by Sea and<br />
pissed by lunchtime. Even though we might seem a racist, Closed minded,<br />
sports obsessed little people, at least we feel better for it.</p>

<p>I am, you are, we are Australian!</p>

<p>P.S:  We also shoot and eat the two animals that are on our National<br />
Crest!!!! No other country has this distinction!</p>

<p>HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY</p>

<p><br />
just a little go at australia.. believe it or not.. it is all true</p>

<p><br />
Sea</p>&quot;
&quot;144&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	1/21/2004 5:17 am <br />
To: 	Sea_Goat  I 	 (2 of 4) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;Hello Comrade! This is \&quot;Dialing for Ruples.\&quot; How much in jackpot today? You answer correct, win trip to Tahiti. You answer wrong, you go see Australia!\&quot;</p>

<p>[jk, can't say much I've never been there. But think, England gave us the Spice Girls, Oz gave us the Minogues! Hot Kylie and her lesserknown, but better singing sister! You decide.]</p>&quot;
&quot;144&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Sea_Goat  I 	1/21/2004 5:29 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (3 of 4) </p>
 	
<p>it was quite the reverse here when they were kids meta, Danni was on a kids music show for about 5 or 6 years.. Kylie was unknown.. perhaps that is why Danni is the better singer, then Kylie started on a local sitcom and the rest as they say is history</p>

<p><br />
Sea</p>&quot;
&quot;144&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	1/21/2004 5:38 am <br />
To: 	Sea_Goat  I 	 (4 of 4) </p>
 	
<p>[Well I say ya gotta hand it to the Minogues. They are one of the few celebrities out there who can stand up to Howard Stern without getting a frozen tailpipe up their</p>

<p>Yeah</p>

<p>Howard was determined, but he was getting none and going nuts, lol. Girl Power! Oops, wrong band. Well good night all, that last exclamatoin proves the wine poured over the remaining tranqs are doing a slambang job of it. Stay Tuned for America Day, HAWH!]</p>&quot;
&quot;145&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	11/9/2003 10:03 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>{I thought these were thoght provoking, yes, it provoked me right on to thought! Reminded me of George Carlin and Jerry Seinfeld bits.}</p>

<p><br />
E-mail message</p>

<p>Subject: Fwd: THINGS TO PONDER<br />
______________________________________________<br />
&gt;Subject: Fwd: THINGS TO PONDER<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;Subject: THINGS TO PONDER<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;--- Can you cry under water?<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;---When I was young we used to go \&quot;skinny dipping,\&quot; now I just \&quot;chunkydunk.\&quot;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;---How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered?<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;---If money doesn't grow on trees then why do banks have branches?<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;---Since bread is square, then why is sandwich meat round?<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;---Why do you have to \&quot;put your two cents in\&quot;...but it's only a \&quot;penny for your thoughts\&quot;? Where's that extra penny going to?<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;---Once you're in heaven, do you get stuck wearing the clothes you were buried in for eternity?<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;---Why does a round pizza come in a square box?<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;---How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;---Why is it that people say they \&quot;slept like a baby\&quot; when babies wakeup like every two hours?<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;---If a deaf person has to go to court, is it still called a hearing?<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;---If you drink Pepsi at work in the Coke factory, will they fire you?<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;---Why are you IN a movie, but you are ON TV?<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;---Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground?<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;---How come we choose from just two people for President and fifty for Miss America?<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;---Why do doctors leave the room while you change? They're going to see you naked anyway.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;---If a 911 operator has a heart attack, whom does he/she call?<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;---I signed up for an exercise class and was told to wear loose-fitting clothing. If I HAD any loose-fitting clothing, I wouldn't have signed up in the first place!<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;---Wouldn't it be nice if whenever we messed up our life we could simply press 'Ctrl Alt Delete' and start all over?<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;---Stress is when you wake up screaming and then you realize you haven't fallen asleep yet.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;---My husband says I never listen to him. At least I think that's what he said.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;---Just remember...if the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;---Why is it that our children can't read a Bible in school, but they can in prison?<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;---If raising children was going to be easy, it never would have started with something called labor!<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;---Brain cells come and brain cells go, but fat cells live forever.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;---------------------------------</p>&quot;
&quot;145&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ummagumma99  	11/11/2003 2:58 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (2 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>Ha Ha  HA HA ha ha funny schtuff mang   lol</p>&quot;
&quot;145&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/11/2003 4:12 am <br />
To: 	ummagumma99 	 (3 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>[Ever heard when Seinfeld says: \&quot;Whyyy do they call it Eleven?? Whyyy dont they call it One-ty-one??\&quot;]</p>

<p>Some of that makes me think, some makes me laugh, others make me shoot the television!]</p>&quot;
&quot;145&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ummagumma99  	11/22/2003 11:06 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I unread 	 (4 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;While the soul slumbers....God speaks to us in numbers\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;145&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	11/23/2003 10:40 am <br />
To: 	ummagumma99 	 (5 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>{lol, Ladies and Gentlemen. God has just left the building, Umma should take over. Her take on things is mucho more freshing. I still suspect she's an Aquarius, lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;145&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ummagumma99  	11/23/2003 2:10 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (6 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>The first day of ninth grade english class my teacher said \&quot; I AM  GOD\&quot;...(and pointing to the back of the class);   said.....</p>

<p>\&quot; AND THESE ARE MY RULES\&quot;.........   Well I didnt like him at all (actually I just thought he was a pompous ass lol)and his attitude sheeeshshhshhshh........</p>

<p>But instead of leaving the class ; I stuck around . He turned out to be the coolest teacher . Not only did he let me put up a pink floyd the wall poster right in front of the classroom over the chalkboard , and not because of the effort he made to get his students to learn all about romans by wearing a toga to class out of the blue lol , .But because mr hulbert really had a passion for teaching , a different approach all together that made a difference in many kids lives.  For our poetry unit he would zerox copy for each of us a song  (many songs) like pink floyd and Ratt and  beatles ect ...and we would analyze it and answer questions as a class about it ,</p>

<p>Mr Hulbert says that a lyric is a poem with music to it.</p>

<p>Right on!!!!  Unfortuantly Mr Hulbert 5 yrs ago took his own life and To this day I just havent quite understood why  ? maybe it was something so personnel  but anyway God ...Mr hulbert made a huge difference in my life ...I know you will love him like he deserves to be.....       karen</p>

<p>meta lol I have an  aquarius moon   with  Jupiter 1 degree away from moon (conjunction) in aquarius</p>&quot;
&quot;145&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	11/23/2003 5:35 pm <br />
To: 	ummagumma99 	 (7 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>{Not many teachers try to make an impact anymore, they're just in it for the money. But ever now and then one comes along and makes an imprint. My last \&quot;good\&quot; teacher, though a real cool dude, could'nt keep me from dropping out.</p>

<p>And I knew there had to be Aqua influence, my fave air sign cause they're kooky like me and have a handy perspective on things my 6'th and 7'th houses tend to give me.}</p>&quot;
&quot;145&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	11/24/2003 11:29 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (8 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>Subject: Where things seem headed......<br />
Watch out folks, this is where we are headed; unless you're determined to<br />
fight it.</p>

<p>Ordering a Pizza!</p>

<p>Operator: \&quot;Thank you for calling Pizza Hut. May I have your...\&quot;</p>

<p>Customer: \&quot;Hi, I'd like to order.\&quot;</p>

<p>Operator: \&quot;May I have your NIDN first, sir?\&quot;</p>

<p>Customer: \&quot;My National ID Number, yeah, hold on, eh, it's 6102049998-45-<br />
54610.\&quot;</p>

<p>Operator: \&quot;Thank you, Mr. Sheehan. I see you live at 1742 Meadowland Drive,<br />
and the phone number's 494-2366. Your office number over at Lincoln Insurance<br />
is 745-2302 and your cell number's 266-2566. Which number are you calling<br />
from, sir?\&quot;</p>

<p>Customer: \&quot;Huh? I'm at home. Where d'ya get all this information?\&quot;<br />
Operator: \&quot;We're wired into the system, sir.\&quot;</p>

<p>Customer: (Sighs) \&quot;Oh, well, I'd like to order a couple of your All-Meat<br />
Specia l pizzas...\&quot;</p>

<p>Operator: \&quot;I don't think that's a good idea, sir.\&quot;</p>

<p>Customer: \&quot;Whaddya mean?\&quot;</p>

<p>Operator: \&quot;Sir, your medical records indicate that you've got very high blood<br />
pressure and extremely high cholesterol. Your National Health Care provider<br />
won't allow such an unhealthy choice.\&quot;</p>

<p>Customer: \&quot;  What do you recommend, then?\&quot;</p>

<p>Operator: \&quot;You might try our low-fat Soybean Yogurt Pizza. I'm sure you'll<br />
like it\&quot;</p>

<p>Customer: \&quot;What makes you think I'd like something like that?\&quot;</p>

<p>Operator: \&quot;Well, you checked out 'Gourmet Soybean Recipes' from your local<br />
library last week, sir. That's why I made the suggestion.\&quot;</p>

<p>Customer: \&quot;All right, all right. Give me two family-sized ones, then. What's<br />
the damage?\&quot;</p>

<p>Operator: \&quot;That should be plenty for you, your wife and your four kids, sir.<br />
The 'damage,' as you put it, heh, heh, comes $49.99.\&quot;</p>

<p>Customer: \&quot;Lemme give you my credit card number.\&quot;</p>

<p>Operator: \&quot;I'm sorry sir, but I'm afraid you'll have to pay in cash. Your<br />
credit card balance is over its limit.\&quot;</p>

<p>Customer: \&quot;I'll run over to the ATM and get some cash before your driver gets<br />
here.\&quot;</p>

<p>Operator: \&quot;That won't work either, sir. Your checking account's overdrawn.\&quot;</p>

<p>Customer: \&quot;Never mind. Just send the pizzas. I'll have the cash ready. How<br />
long will it take?\&quot;</p>

<p>Operator: \&quot;We're running a little behind, sir. It'll be about 45 minutes,<br />
sir. If you're in a hurry you might want to pick 'em up while you're out<br />
getting the cash, but carrying pizzas on a motorcycle can be a little<br />
awkward.\&quot;</p>

<p>Customer: \&quot;How do you know I'm riding a bike?\&quot;</p>

<p>Operator: \&quot;It says here you're in arrears on your car payments, so your car<br />
got repo'ed. But your Harley's paid up, so I just assumed that you'd be using<br />
it.\&quot;</p>

<p>Customer: \&quot;@#%/$@&amp;?#!\&quot;</p>

<p>Operator: \&quot;I'd advise watching your language, sir. You've al ready got a July<br />
2006 conviction for cussing out a cop.\&quot;</p>

<p>Customer: (Speechless)</p>

<p>Operator: \&quot;Will there be anything else, sir?\&quot;</p>

<p>Customer: \&quot;No, nothing. oh, yeah, don't forget the two free liters of Coke<br />
your ad says I get with the pizzas.\&quot;<br />
Operator: \&quot;I'm sorry sir, but our ad's exclusionary clause prevents us from<br />
offering free soda to diabetics.\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;145&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	11/24/2003 1:56 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (9 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>They are scarey enough already as soon as someone calls Pizza Hutt from my phone they know already where it is being delivered :O  We've had Pizza Hutt three times in the last two years now that is just freaky since i have an unlisted number and i'm not supposed to show up on any caller id that is not an emergency number</p>&quot;
&quot;145&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ummagumma99  	11/24/2003 3:09 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (10 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>Ha ha ha , I thought that was funny!!!!! (reminds me of a good song).........&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;  With everyone telling us what to do...with defeaning sounds .............whisper I love you..........The fire in your heart ......may it never go out.......the sweetness of your tears, makes it feel like night.....I see no escape from the roles we must play....what do we have to prove ..on this judgement day!!!  oingo boingo</p>

<p>Aquarius has always been my most favorite.....Aquarius represents a new way of thinking ....learning with an open-mind!!!!  wow what a bitchen concept!!!  lol </p>

<p>exit stage left,</p>

<p>karen  &lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;--------||--</p>&quot;
&quot;145&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	11/24/2003 8:41 pm <br />
To: 	ummagumma99 	 (11 of 11) </p>
 	
<p>WHat if James Bond was Amish?</p>

<p>Ever wonder? FOr some odd reason I do..,</p>

<p>Instead of facing down villains at gambling casinoes, he'd confront them at barn-raisings!</p>

<p>His Catch phrase would be \&quot;The name's Bond, Brother Bond.\&quot;</p>

<p>Martini, churned, not stirred.</p>

<p>Henchmen would tie him to get run over by horseplows.</p>

<p>Q's latest secret weapon? Zippers.</p>

<p>No more Dr. No or Gldfinger, new villains are Zachary and Jedediah!</p>

<p>asnd finally his designation wuold be \&quot;Aught-aught-seven.\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;146&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/3/2003 9:17 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>It's a little long and I hate sending anything unless they are VERY short but this is ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT AND RIGHT ON!!!!!!</p>

<p>A copy of this should be distributed to everyone in the country!!!</p>

<p>Andy Rooney said on 60 minutes a few weeks back:</p>

<p>I like big cars, big boats, big motorcycles, big houses and big campfires.</p>

<p>I believe the money I make belongs to me and my family, not some governmental stooge with a bad comb-over who wants to give it away to crack addicts for squirting out babies.</p>

<p>Guns do not make you a killer. I think killing makes you a killer.</p>

<p>You can kill someone with a baseball bat or a car, but no one is trying to ban you from driving to the ball game.</p>

<p>I believe they are called the Boy Scouts for a reason, that is why there are no girls allowed. Girls belong in the Girl Scouts! ARE YOU LISTENING MARTHA BURKE?</p>

<p>I think that if you feel homosexuality is wrong, it is not a phobia, it is an opinion.</p>

<p>I don't think being a minority makes you a victim of anything except numbers.</p>
 
<p>The only things I can think of that are truly discriminatory are things like the United Negro College Fund, Jet Magazine, Black Entertainment Television, and Miss Black America.</p>

<p>Try to have things like the United Caucasian College Fund, Cloud Magazine, White Entertainment Television, or Miss White America; and see what happens. Jesse Jackson will be knocking down your door.</p>

<p>I have the right \&quot;NOT\&quot; to be tolerant of others because they are different, weird, or tick me off.<br />
When 70% of the people who get arrested are black, in cities where 70% of the population is black, that is not racial profiling, it is the Law of Probability.</p>

<p>I know what sex is, and there are not varying degrees of it. If I received sex from one of my subordinates in my office, it wouldn't be a private matter or my personal business. I would be \&quot;FIRED\&quot; immediately!</p>

<p>I believe that if you are selling me a milk shake, a pack of cigarettes, a newspaper or a hotel room, you must do it in English! As a matter of fact, if you want to be an American citizen, you should have to speak English!</p>
 
<p>My father and grandfather didn't die in vain so you can leave the countries you were born in to come over and disrespect ours.</p>

<p>I think the police should have every right to shoot your sorry self if you threaten them after they tell you to stop. If you can't understand the word \&quot;freeze\&quot; or \&quot;stop\&quot; in English, see the above lines.</p>

<p>I feel much safer letting a machine with no political affiliation recount votes when needed. I know what the definition of lying is.</p>

<p>I don't think just because you were not born in this country, you are qualified for any special loan programs, government sponsored bank loans or tax breaks, etc., so you can open a hotel, coffee shop, trinket store, or any other business.</p>

<p>We did not go to the aid of certain foreign countries and risk our lives in wars to defend their freedoms, so that decades later they could come over here and tell us our constitution is a living document; and open to their interpretations.</p>

<p>I don't hate the rich. I don't pity the poor. I know pro wrestling is fake, but so are movies and television. That doesn't stop you from watching them.</p>

<p>I believe a self-righteous liberal or conservative with a cause is more dangerous than a Hell's Angel with an attitude.</p>

<p>I think Bill Gates has every right to keep every penny he made and continue to make more. If it ticks you off, go and invent the next operating system that's better, and put your name on the building. Ask your buddy that invented the Internet to help you.<br />
[Hmmmph, well this is pretty darned close aint it?]</p>
 
<p>It doesn't take a whole village to raise a child right, but it does take a parent to stand up to the kid; and smack their little behinds when necessary, and say \&quot;NO!\&quot;</p>
 
<p>\&quot;I think tattoos and piercing are fine if you want them, but please don't pretend they are a political statement. And, please, stay home until that new lip ring heals. I don't want to look at your ugly infected mouth as you serve me french fries!</p>
 
<p>I am sick of \&quot;Political Correctness.\&quot; I know a lot of black people, and not a single one of them was born in Africa; so how can they be \&quot;African-Americans\&quot;? Besides, Africa is a continent. I don't go around saying I am a European-American because my great, great, great, great, great, great grandfather was from Europe. I am proud to be from America and nowhere else.</p>&quot;
&quot;146&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Sea_Goat  I 	11/9/2003 1:36 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (2 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>I like the content meta, could just as well apply in Australia, not real keen on the gun parts.. but hey thats the diversity of the nations</p>

<p>all the rest.. exactly.. right on</p>

<p>Sea</p>&quot;
&quot;146&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	11/9/2003 9:55 am <br />
To: 	Sea_Goat  I 	 (3 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>{Was'nt too keen on some of it myself, but you gotta admire one of the last people on this earth it seems to speak his mind and to hell with whoever's convenient sensitivities it offends. Anyone can complain on something, be teh grumbling outdated minority vote, but it takes a well-versed insightful gripe to wake people/shake people up, with style!} :)</p>&quot;
&quot;146&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/14/2003 1:18 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (4 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>[Some more Rooney-isms, if he has'nt written a book, he should!]</p>

<p><br />
E-mail message</p>

<p>Subject: Fwd: ANDY ROONEY'S THEORY OF LIFE</p>
               
<p> <br />
----Original Message Follows----<br />
Subject: ANDY ROONEY'S THEORY OF LIFE</p>

<p>ANDY ROONEY'S THEORY OF LIFE<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; The most unfair thing about life is the way it ends. I mean, life is<br />
&gt; tough.</p>

<p>It takes up a lot of your time. What do you get at the end of it?</p>

<p>&gt; A Death. What's that, a bonus? I think the life cycle is all backwards.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt; You should die first, get it out of the way.</p>

<p>Then you live in an old age<br />
&gt; home.</p>

<p>You get kicked out because you're too young, you get a gold watch<br />
&gt; and you go to work.</p>

<p>You work forty years until you're young enough to<br />
&gt; enjoy your retirement.</p>

<p>You drink alcohol, you party, you get ready<br />
&gt; for high school.</p>

<p>You go to grade school, you become a kid, you play, you<br />
&gt; have no responsibilities.</p>

<p>You become a little baby, you go back into the<br />
&gt; womb, Spend your last nine months floating and you finish off as an<br />
&gt; orgasm.<br />
&gt;</p>&quot;
&quot;97&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;Yup, if memory serves that Cricketoid thing was light green, about the size of a [looks around the office] uh about as big as a quarter, erh. About the size of a large mouse? But then memory distorts over time, Especially when it's remembered alot.
<div class="sig">[The Absence of Evidence is... very irritating.]</div>&quot;
&quot;146&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	11/14/2003 2:54 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (5 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>Sound's like a good plan, considering school doesn't really prepare you for the real world anyway unless you already know what you are going to enjoy doing for money...and some lucky people do manage to go out with a naked bang (i just don't envy the person left behind)</p>&quot;
&quot;146&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/15/2003 6:26 am <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (6 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>True, but what a way to go, lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;147&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  	10/25/2003 1:21 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 1) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>______________________________________________</p>

<p>\&quot;The youngest son, the twenty-year old, how old is he?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Were you present when your picture was taken?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Were you alone or by yourself?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Was it you or your younger brother who was killed in the war?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Did he kill you?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;How far apart were the vehicles at the time of the collision?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;You were there until the time you left, is that true?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;How many times have you committed suicide?\&quot;</p>

<p>Q: She had three children, right?<br />
A: Yes.<br />
Q: How many were boys?<br />
A: None.<br />
Q: Were there any girls?</p>

<p>Q: You say the stairs went down to the basement?<br />
A: Yes.<br />
Q: And these stairs, did they go up also?</p>

<p>Q: How was your first marriage terminated?<br />
A: By death.<br />
Q: And by whose death was it terminated?<br />
Q: Can you describe the individual?<br />
A: He was about medium height and had a beard.<br />
Q: Was this a male, or a female?</p>&quot;
&quot;148&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  	10/24/2003 6:08 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 1) </p>
 	
<p>This one came at the right time, some of you will be starting your weekends whereas I'll be starting my workweek. Wondering what would happen if I said any of these?:</p>

<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>** EXCUSES FOR MISSING WORK **</p>

<p>**~ I can't come in to work today because I'll be stalking my<br />
previous boss, who fired me for not s showing up for work.<br />
Okay?</p>

<p>**~ I have a rare case of 48-hour projectile leprosy, but I<br />
know we have that deadline to meet...</p>

<p>**~ I am stuck in the blood pressure machine down at the Food<br />
Giant.</p>

<p>**~ Yes, I seem to have contracted some attention-deficit<br />
disorder and, hey, how about them Skins, huh? So, I won't be<br />
able to, yes, could I help you? No, no, I'll be sticking with<br />
Sprint, but thank you for calling.</p>

<p>**~ I just found out that I was switched at birth. Legally, I<br />
shouldn't come to work knowing my employee records may now<br />
contain false information.</p>

<p>**~ The psychiatrist said it was an excellent session. He even<br />
gave me this jaw restraint so I won't bite things when I'm<br />
startled.</p>

<p>**~ The dog ate my car keys. We're going to hitchhike to the<br />
vet.</p>

<p>**~ I prefer to remain an enigma.</p>

<p>**~ I can't come to work today because the EPA has determined<br />
that my house is completely surrounded by wetlands and I have<br />
to arrange for helicopter transportation.</p>

<p>**~ I am converting my calendar from Julian to Gregorian.</p>

<p>**~ I am extremely sensitive to a rise in the interest rates.</p>

<p>**~ I refuse to travel to my job until there is a commuter tax.<br />
I insist on paying my fair share.</p>

<p>**~ I've used up all my sick days...so I'm calling in dead.</p>

<p>**~ I set half the clocks in my house ahead an hour and the<br />
other half back an hour Saturday and spent 18 hours in some<br />
kind of space-time continuum loop, reliving Sunday (right up<br />
until the explosion). I was able to exit the loop only by<br />
reversing the polarity of the power source exactly e*log(pi)<br />
clocks in the house while simultaneously rapping my dog on the<br />
snout with a rolled up Times. Accordingly, I will be in late,<br />
or early.<br />
____________________________________________________________</p>&quot;
&quot;149&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  	10/22/2003 7:37 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 1) </p>
 	
<p>Not this is about ASDA whatever wherever that is but can be done almost anywhere, if Caught though? We will disavow knowledge of your actions, like Splinter Cell! ;)</p>

<p><br />
E-mail message</p>

<p>&gt;15 Things to do at Asda while your spouse is taking her sweet time:<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;1. Get 24 boxes of condoms &amp; randomly put them in people's carts when they aren't looking.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;2. Set all the alarm clocks in Housewares to go off at 5-minute intervals.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;3. Make a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to the rest rooms.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;4. Walk up to an employee and tell him/her in an official tone, 'Code 3' in housewares...and see what happens.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;5. Go to the Service Desk and ask to put a bag of M&amp;M's on layaway.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;6. Move a 'CAUTION - WET FLOOR' sign to a carpeted area.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;7. Set up a tent in the camping department and tell other shoppers you'll invite them in if they bring pillows from the bedding department.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;8. When a clerk asks if they can help you, begin to cry and ask 'Why can't you people just leave me alone?<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;9. Look right into the security camera, use it as a mirror and pick your nose.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;10. While handling guns in the hunting department, ask the clerk if he knows where the anti-depressants are.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;11. Dart around the store suspiciously while loudly humming the theme from 'Mission Impossible'.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;12. In the auto department, practice your \&quot;Madonna look\&quot; using different size funnels.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;13. Hide in a clothing rack and when people browse through, say \&quot;PICK ME! PICK ME!\&quot;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;14. When an announcement comes over the loudspeaker, assume the fetal position and scream \&quot;NO! NO! It's those voices again!!!\&quot;<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;15. Go into a fitting room, shut the door and wait a while and then yell loudly \&quot;There's no toilet paper in here\&quot;.<br />
&gt;<br />
&gt;<br />
{Now you have your instructions, go forth and do us proud! Meta-Power!! May The Phorms Be WIth You!}</p>&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;128&quot;;&quot;Well, you know that feeling you get getting the wind knocked out of you? Right between the sternum and navel if that's punched, that's what it's at. Even lightly. A tightness right between the uh aperture and where the muscle's still connected. I'm designd for a life of leisure, with the income of an overworked slave lol. :S
<div class="sig">[The Absence of Evidence is... very irritating.]</div>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;50&quot;;&quot;<p>E-mail message   <br />
Subject: Miracle Grow </p>

<p>One evening a husband, thinking he was being funny, said to his wife \&quot;Perhaps we should start washing your clothes in Slim Fast. Maybe it would take a few inches off of your butt!!\&quot;</p>

<p>His wife was not amused, and decided that she simply couldn't let such a comment go unrewarded.</p>

<p>The next morning the husband took a pair of underwear out of his drawer.&nbsp; </p>

<p>\&quot;What the Hell is this??\&quot; he said to himself as a little \&quot;dust\&quot; cloud appeared when he shook them out.</p>

<p>\&quot;April,\&quot; he hollered into the bathroom, \&quot;Why did you put talcum powder in my underwear?\&quot;</p>

<p>She replied with a snicker:....\&quot;It's not talcum powder......</p>

<p>It's 'Miracle Grow'.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>Post#50!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who wants to Tally de banana? Did the Menfolk win by a few inches? Were the Womenfolk behind a few pounds? I'm on the edge of my seat here for the Round One Results!</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;150&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;
&quot;150&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<font face="Times New Roman"> From: AluminusKann   11/21/2003 3:10 am To: ALL   113.1 » Aluminus goes to the command center of the simulation room. The Narrator is waiting there for him. <br />
The Narrator:"So u sure about this?" <br />
Aluminus:"Yep, im sure." <br />
The Narrator starts pressing keys and loads up Aluminus's simulation. <br />
Narrator:"Ok its as U wanted and Optimus is waiting for ya." Aluminus walks out of the command and starts to walk to entrance of the Simulation Room. <br />
Narrator:"Oh don't worry bout wrecking the room. The walls are made of 100cm thick Adamantium." <br />
Aluminus walks out and presses the keypad to enter the romm. The door opens Aluminus walks in. <br />
Round one: The Road Warriors. <br />
&lt;Fzzzaaasshh!!&gt; Teleported right onto...I-5? During Rush Hour? <br />
"Aarrrggh!" <br />
Aluminus sits in the slowly moving line of honking vehicles, cursing his luck and The NArrator's smart aleck Simulation Program. He'd transform, right now and step over this seething mass of frustrating human hornhonkers right now, if only he were'nt trying to maintain a low profile. Optimus was bigger, stronger, faster so Aluminus had to be sneakier and use every trick in the book. Sooo, holograpically projecting extra passengers into his track-cab he slips legally into the carpool lane. After a spot of driving, he spots his prey. going the opposite way!! "Slag that big red buffoon, he's on the wrong side of the highway!" Suddenly transforming, he leaps over the concrete meridian and runs after the red deisel truck. <br />
"He's seen me and is increasing his speed! Time to reel in the big guy!" &lt;Pokt! Zwwiiiiiiinng![]&gt;=~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~o=&gt; <br />
"Come here!!" (WHALF!!) He's pulled off his feet! His hoisting line has him now hooked into a nigh unstoppable object. <br />
"Optimus Prime must be stopped, No Matter The Cost!" Reeling the line in brings him closer to the trailer part of Optimus and closer to being able to stop being dragged across the highway at 60 mph. Finally he climbs onto the cab and stands triumphant! "Well, now Optimus! Whaddya think now? I'm gonna fillet you like a fish now!! HAhaha!" <br />
Optimus grumbles "...duck...." <br />
ALuminus smiles, <br />
"Duck, whatever I'm gonna fi&lt;WHAP!!&gt;lllleeeh...," Aluminus is wiped off the top of Optimus' cab by a low clearance sign! He slides off it and lands in a heap. <br />
Shaking his head , he sees Optimus drive off furhter down the tunnel, turn around, then transform. Holy cow, the bot, the Living Legend!! <br />
Aluminus transforms and drives off into the DownTown Seattle area. <br />
"Alright then Optimus!! You're Alice and I'm the White Rabbit!" Optimus frowns, but who can tell with that slab of metal over his mouth? "That TowTruck is one nut short of a transmission..," (To be continued.) <br />
Turning this way and that, right turns left turns double backs and zigzags, Aluminus had finally lost Optimus, or so he thought. Turning to hide in an alley, he transforms as quietly as possible. "HeEeEeYyY, MaN!! Do yOu mInD lEtTiNg An oLd MaN SLEEP!?" Aluminus looks down and sees a homeless person. :| The derelict looks up and <br />
"AAAAGGH!!" <br />
blows Aluminus' cover! Roller, Optimus Prime's 6-wheeled dronebot rolls off emitting highpitched squeels. Aluminus fires off a few well placed headlaser blasts and flattens all 6 of rollers tires! <br />
Optimus must have split up into his component parts to better scour the city of search of him! Drawing his photons blade he raises it and slices Roller in half! <br />
Optimus hears Roller's deathsqueel, transforms and runs 5 blocks, trying not to step on pedestrians below. He sees Roller, neatly cut in 2 pieces and Aluminus standing over it. <br />
One well aimed shot and &lt;Choom!!&gt; <br />
Aluminus' blade AND hand are shot off!! Aluminus glares and draws his rifle. "Hahaa! I may not be handy with a blade anymore, Optimus, but I still got my ever-itchy triggerfinger!! Eat Lasers, Autobot!!" Aluminus fires off a wild barrage of lasers all around Optimus, blowing off large chunks off of buildings. Optimus barely manages to catch all the pieces before they fall onto the civilians. <br />
Aluminus laughs wildly and runs at Optimus, then leaping into the air, transforms and as a now-airborne towtruck rams Optimus off his feet! <br />
Both fall through the walls of a mall. (Hey that rhymed!) Terrified shoppers stampede to the doors. <br />
Aluminus resumes mech form and levels his rifle at an immense hanging chandlier above Optimus. <br />
Shooting shots the cable and the chandlier falls on Optimus. Then firing his headmounted laser into the mess of broken glass and bewildered Autobot fries Optimus in several places. The old "Death of a Thousand Cuts" trick. Optimus groans and tosses the chandelier aside. <br />
He's holed and pitted all over, but still functional. Aluminus then changes lenses in his laser and projects 7 more Aluminus (Alumini?) around Optimus and joins in the circle to mock him in Unison! <br />
"Optimus, guess which one's the real me? You'll have to shoot us all to see. Do you fire your rifle recklessly, killing humans while I get away scotfree?" <br />
"Aluminus, I'll aim at the one bereft for I disabled and shot off the hand on the left!" The real Aluminus, betrayed by his missing hand <br />
&lt;CH-Ch-Ch-Ch-oom!!&gt;{}&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; <br />
...is fired from the building and flung outside. Transforming, he rolls off badly damaged. Merging into traffic without the use of a turn signal, he rumbles off and plots his next move.., "That's two forced retreats today! SLAG!! I'm sword-less, handless and now gun-less, dropped it in the mall, and a heckuva item that'll be for their Lost and Found office..," <br />
Hmmm.., He grabs a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle and begins reshaping it. Hours later, secure in his hiding place, Aluminus has a new device at the end of his handless arm. <br />
Hooked the gas tank to the mufflers. <br />
Used the acceleration and other relays as the triggering system. <br />
Voila! He now has a custom-made Harley flamethrower. Grinning madly, he names it "Cy-kill", "Well, Optimus, my main man... I've leaped from the pot to the frying pan, now it's waaay past due for me to turn up the heat on YOU!!" (And what's up with this rhyming stuff? I watch 3 seconds of Wheelie on TFTM and I'm freestyling my Dialogues Considering a Sim on WHeelie!! I'll kill that Poetic Pile of Poorly molded Plastic!!)) Igniting his Cykill flamethrower for a short test blast, he gets up, turns this from a defensive battle to an outright Bothunting expedition. <br />
(To be continued, Stay tuned for the final chapter to this 3 part battling Seattling Extravanganza called "Barbequed Prime Ribs" or "Aluminus should'nt have eaten those beans last night!") <br />
Odd that all day Aluminus had'nt seen Optimus Prime anywhere in Truck or Robot forms.., 5 hours of searching brought nothing in the way of information. Something had to be done. (Think, stupid. Optimus is a do-gooder hero type. You need to set up more seemingly preventable chaos for him to show up and correct.., Hmm.,) <br />
Aluminus pulls over next to Woodland Park Zoo and fires a few quick barely noticeable laser bursts at a few cage doors and locks for the Big Cats section, then rolls off around the corner to wait. Sure enough here comes our hero, still holed like Swiss Cheese from the previous fight. <br />
Aluminus transforms and pulls up a lamp-post. Running up he attempts to slam Optimus in the back of the head with it. &lt;WHANG!&gt; It's blocked. Optimus raised his arm just in time. Dang! <br />
Aluminus trucks it on outta there and lets Optimus handle the Animal control problem. People screaming and running everywhere, freed animals equally scared and confused and Optimus in the center of it all. <br />
Probably the closest he's ever been to swearing out loud. A few hours later, Aluminus pulls up to the Space Needle, transforms and looks around. Eventually, Optimus shows up, he's not only holed up and dented, he's also scratched up by struggling animals. Aluminus projects an exact double of Optimus in front of the real Prime and makes it talk to him. <br />
~~"Well, looks like you've seen better days, and this looks like your last day unless you shape up and take this battle to him!"~ <br />
"Where is he? It's time to finish this. Aluminus, clever holograms wont save you from paying for the troubles you've caused today!" "How right you are, Optimus." Aluminus calls down from the top of the Space Needle. "I should have figured you would'nt be fooled by one of my holograms!" <br />
Optimus glares and begins climbing up the side. Halfway up already.., <br />
"But two holograms sure seemed to do the trick!" The Alumini on the top blinks out in a flash! Aluminus down below steps out from hiding and turns his headlaser up to full blast and saws down the Space Needle like a tree! It topples and pins Optimus to the ground. <br />
Aluminus walks up slowly, enjoying this moment. Survivors are running out screaming from teh crumpled remains of the structure. "Well Optimus, I draw this little skirmish to a close. Stop struggling, I've won. But one thing, I've always wondered what kind of mouth you had under that Muzzle you call a face.!" <br />
Reaching down, ALuminus pries off Optimus's faceplate and laughs. He then crams the muffler end of his Custom-made "Cy-kill" flamethrower right down so far into Optimus' facial cavity it enters his throat. He FIRES!! <br />
Optimus entire body cavity gets flooded with gasfire until Optimus lies still, smoking, the only sounds from him the ticks and hiss of burning metal. <br />
Aluminus smiles and pries open Optimus's chest plate, there it is, The Matrix. He takes it out and raises it above his head and shouts triumphantly!! <br />
"I WON! HAHAHAHAHA! I WON!"       <br />
</font>
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;150&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<font face="Trebuchet MS">Battle Robots<br />
 <br />
Force: 4 <br />
Handling: 4 <br />
Weaponry: 0<br />
Aluminus Kann is a Robot that is covered with Silver Piping, has One Enormous Wheel, Rudimentary Human Emotions and Blue Lights mounted underneath, and runs on Nuclear Power.<br />
<br />
vs<br />
 <br />
Force: 5 <br />
Handling: 7 <br />
Weaponry: 0<br />
Optimus Prime is a Robot that has Four Metal Wheels and a 'Ramming Speed' setting, and runs on Petrol.<br />
<br />
When attacking:-<br />
Force: 4<br />
Handling: 4<br />
Weaponry: 0<br />
When defending against Aluminus Kann:-<br />
Force: 5<br />
Handling: 7<br />
Weaponry: 0<br />
<br />
It's a stalemate!<br />
Another Battle?<br />
<br />
Aluminus Kann - to challenge your friends and enemies to fight your robot, just paste the following HTML into a web page or email:- Or if you want a really lo-fi text link, just use:- And if you just want to give out a URL, it's <a href="http://thesurrealist.co.uk/robot?def=Aluminus+Kann">http://thesurrealist.co.uk/robot?def=Aluminus+Kann</a> </font>  (fail) &gt;Sad sad sad, easily beatable bot, it sucks, come beat on it for being puny lol.&lt;
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;107&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;&gt;Unicron's shinguards he Does speak! I was looking for a post by Zagreo, and the search engine works splendidly.&lt;
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;149&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;&gt;Walk up to the checkout lane, 10 items or less, and buy Superion, Bruticus, Predaking, Devastator, Menasor, and argue both sides of the debate whether they are 5 robots or 25 lol in a long line, and pay in pennies of course, cause pennies are gonna be phased out pretty soon.&lt;
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;151&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<font face="Tahoma">Tranformers TransPhorum! -  How to Intimidate your Opponents!<br />
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From: AluminusKann   6/15/2004 6:33 pm To: ALL  (1 of 2)  323.1 HOW TO INTIMIDATE YOUR DECEPTICON OPPONENT <br />
* Use Clark Kent as your Powermaster partner. <br />
* Ask Devastator out on a date. <br />
* Dribble Galvatron's head in front of you like a football. <br />
* Whip a freaking huge particle cannon out of subspace. <br />
* Whip a freaking huge particle cannon out of anywhere at all. <br />
* Just HAVE a freaking huge particle cannon. <br />
* Stand in front of a bunch of them, ineffectually clawing at an icon of life and hope and saying, 'Open, dammit! Open!' (Yeah, right...) <br />
* Use the phrase 'Dinobots combine!' <br />
* Kill them. <br />
* Remind them that Autobot spaceships and facilities are usually orange, and by the way, what color is Unicron? <br />
* (If fighting a binary-bonded Unit) Point out just how often humans have to go to the lavatory. <br />
* Tell them that you've just beat Scorponok in battle. <br />
* PROVE it. <br />
* Say 'Look! Metroplex Prime!' <br />
* (Metroplex only) 'WHERE are the other five? I want to do a gestalt merge!' <br />
* GoBots. <br />
* If a Junkion, quote exclusively from Quentin Tarantino films. <br />
* 'I swear on the grave of Optimus Prime that you can defeat me!' (We all know how long HE stays dead...) <br />
* Summon your trailer section from subspace and throw it at them. <br />
* (Against cassettes) Pull out a really big magnet. <br />
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From: AluminusKann   6/15/2004 6:40 pm To: ALL  (2 of 2)  323.2 in reply to 323.1 THINGS GUARANTEED TO INTIMIDATE YOUR <br />
AUTOBOT OPPONENT <br />
* Tell them there's a REASON your gun looks like Galvatron's hand-gun mode. * Eat the Creation Matrix. <br />
* When introducing your newDecepticon 'city' warrior, be sure to refer to Metroplex as Autobot 'Village'. <br />
* Have a big long leash dragging off into the distance, saying that Trypticon's on the end. <br />
* (When fighting the story-telling Kup) Tell him that you just don't fragging care WHAT it reminds him of! * If you're Soundwave and you're fighting an Autobot with sensitive optics, threaten to change into your Gobot body... <br />
* Three words: Laser Rod Scorponok. <br />
* (Against a small Autobot) Open your Pretender shell, close it around the Autobot and then lock them in... <br />
* If they ask you if you've got one of those typical two-words-together names, simply tell them that yours is 'Motherf___er'. <br />
* 'We've got a Space Bridge and you haven't! Na-na, na-na!!' <br />
* Just tip a big vat of paint over Prowl, Bluestreak and Smokescreen, and leave them to work it out for themselves. <br />
* Sing the first sequence of THE TOUCH, and while they're gracefully moving around in slow motion, rip their head off. <br />
* When fighting an Actionmaster, transform and depress them. <br />
* (Reasonably large Con) Wear earrings made out of Micromasters. <br />
* Tell them Starscream just wants to talk to them for a while. <br />
* Kiss them.</font> <br />
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&gt;Or you can threaten to cast them in the next Transformers movie, having Gilbert Gottfried providing their voice! "AHGAWD WHATS THE DEAL WITH GESTALTS HUH WHAT THE F___ HUH 5 ROBOTS STACKED LIKE F___ING CHEERLEADERS THAT REALLY SUCKS!" / "Yes Mirage calm down, we're just asking how we can defeat them." / "WHAT THE F___ OPTIMUS PRIME YA SOUND LIKE SOME KINDA G__DAMN CHILDRENS CHEWABLE F___ING VITAMIN!"&lt;
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;152&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>Tranformers TransPhorum!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Live Action Transformers Movie</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;manco963 &nbsp;5/10/2006 5:03 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;920.1&nbsp;Here's an interview with Michael Bay about the Live Action movie he's doing.<br />
<a href="http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=23105">http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=23105</a></p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/11/2006 1:42 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;920.2 in reply to 920.1&nbsp;Cool News<br />
Published on Sunday, April 23rd, 2006 at 07:41:38 PM CST<br />
Quint sits down with Michael Bay and sees tons of TRANSFORMERS stuff!!!<br />
Ahoy, squirts! Quint here, currently writing from the seating area around gate 46B at LAX with about an hour and a half until my flight back to Austin leaves. I spent only 2 days in Los Angeles, but they were both filled to the brim. <br />
I got a call on my first day in LA telling me I had a meeting set up the next day with talkback whipping boy Michael Bay to discuss TRANSFORMERS. It seems that I will be covering a lot of this film through all stages of production. As a child of the '80s (if you were a boy in the '80s you had Transformer toys... I don't care how poor your family was... my mom was a single mother working office jobs and waitress jobs to keep us going and I had a few Transformers in my toybox) I, of course, have a heavy interest in this production.<br />
I'm also not as venomous towards Bay as many people seem to be. I love THE ROCK, ARMAGEDDON is overblown, but fun... I still haven't seen BAD BOYS 2 or THE ISLAND yet, so that might explain my confusion at the hardcore punishment the man gets. For me, the idea of the filmmaker of THE ROCK and ARMAGEDDON directing a giant fighting robots movie is a perfect match. <br />
So, I met up with a Paramount dude named Mickey, another huge TRANSFORMERS buff, around the 3rd St. Promenade and he led me to Michael Bay's secret lair in Santa Monica. The outside was surrounded by palm trees and as we pulled in to the drive Bay was walking into the building, throwing a look over his shoulder at our approaching car.<br />
We entered the building and I noticed 2 things straight away. <br />
One, the inside of Bay's office is very open, with bamboo stalks all around the middle of the lobby. It was also surprisingly quiet. The second thing I noticed were the two living, breathing bears he had guarding the inner offices. I'm not kidding. These animals were huge... The one sitting at a doorway (I would later find out that this doorway lead into the meeting room) raised its head as I walked in and growled. <br />
When I got a closer look at this animal I discovered that it was not a bear, but the biggest ing dog I've ever seen. He stood up (and I know it was a he... use your imagination to figure out how I knew that) walked towards me, slowly. Very slowly. <br />
\&quot;Uh... hey, puppy...\&quot; He still walked forward and about 5 feet in front of me he let out a deep, resounding bark that sounded like the devil. I looked around and no one at the office seemed to care that I was about to get eaten by this animal. <br />
The dog finally got to me and sniffed my leg (due to its size, it actually sniffed my upper thigh and hip) and my hand that I had put out. He then lost interest in me and walked past, brushing me as he did, nearly knocking me over.<br />
Then I met Bay. He introduced himself and I shook his hand. The very first thing he said when we sat down was, \&quot;I'm not telling you any of the story.\&quot; I was like, \&quot;Okay... so... did you see that cast list that is starting to circulate on the internet?\&quot; He brightened up and said he hadn't, then asked who was mentioned. I ran through the names I could remember offhand. Michael Clarke Duncan, Jon Voight, Bernie Mac... <br />
He just smiled and nodded. After a long silence he said, \&quot;Well, it sure is a big cast.\&quot; I thought that was a pretty nice dodge, but if I had to guess based on his reaction I think IGN's scoop is legit, at least as far as those names are concerned.<br />
One thing I can confirm, straight from Bay's mouth (and this is something he wanted the fans to know) is that he is going to audition the original voice actors for the Autobots and Decepticons. <br />
He said it's no guarantee they'll get cast, but he's going to give them a listen. His main fear is that the actors have aged since the cartoon and that age may be noticeable in their voices.<br />
Bay then showed me a rough design for the TRANSFORMERS teaser poster. It was a robotic eye overlooking planet Earth, kind of peeking over the curvature of the globe. The eye was in a brow the shape of a right triangle and looked very mechanical, iris and all. The tagline was \&quot;Their War. Our World.\&quot;<br />
I like the tagline and the poster was very polished, but it reminded me a little too much of the ID4 poster. And the font for TRANSFORMERS at the bottom of the poster looked like ROBOCOP's font, not enough like the the TRANSFORMERS font.<br />
Bay was called away to talk to the screenwriters for a few minutes and when he returned he asked me into the meeting room. The monster dog was back at his guard post and I had to step over the beast to get into the room. The dog was very passive this time and even relented to a bit of a scratch behind the ears. <br />
The meeting room had a long table in the middle of the room, a flat panel widescreen TV on the far wall, giant horizontal posters for BAD BOYS 2 and PEARL HARBOR on the adjacent wall, Leatherface's mask in a displace case underneath, a TRANSFORMERS toy above it (it was a shiny black toy with a customized Michael Bay head on it, a gift from Hasbro, Bay told me), People's Choice award surf boards (for 2004 and 2005) resting in 2 of the 4 corners of the room and the bomb from PEARL HARBOR in another corner.<br />
I sat across from Bay as he held a stack of at least 150 rectangular papers with everything from preproduction art to character designs to character tests on them. He flipped through the stack as he was telling me that he has the full support of the US Armed Forces for this film and has met with them repeatedly to discuss how they are portrayed in the movie. With a smile, Bay said that if the world ever had a giant robot problem how we see the Armed Forces deal with them in TRANSFORMERS is how we'd see them deal with them in real life.<br />
He plucked a piece of art from this stack, careful to keep everything he didn't want me to see hidden in the pile, and slid it across the desk to me. He said that TRANSFORMERS will be the first film to be able to use the new fighter jet, the F-22. The image he slid to me was of this jet, a very sleek looking machine. <br />
Apparently, this machine has all of its weaponry (bombs, etc) hidden inside it, with panels that slide back to allow the weapons out when needed. It's a stealth jet and, most importantly, it can stop suddenly and hover (think of it rising its nose at a 60 degree angle and just stopping) which would allow the jet to take out enemy fighters as they scream past, unable to stop or turn in time. It's supposed to be a pilot's dream of a machine.<br />
Bay was flipping through more of the concept art and character designs and he seemed unsure of what to show me. Reluctantly, he plucked out another piece and slid it over. This one was the first robot design I saw. It was all silver metal and had many sharp angles. I didn't recognize it, but this started a discussion about the design of the robots...[Message truncated]View Full Message&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/12/2006 2:47 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;920.3 in reply to 920.2&nbsp;{The quick rundown, and did I see a mention of Scorponok? Awh hell YEAH!}<br />
Transformers: The Movie (2007) <br />
Directed by<br />
Michael Bay<br />
Writing credits <br />
John Rogers (screenplay) and<br />
Roberto Orci (screenplay) ...<br />
&nbsp;(more)<br />
Genre: Action / Adventure / Sci-Fi (more) <br />
Plot Outline: Dueling alien races, the Autobots and the Decepticons, bring their battle to Earth, leaving the future of humankind hanging in the balance. <br />
Credited cast: <br />
Josh Duhamel.... Lennox<br />
Michael Clarke Duncan.... Figueroa (rumored)<br />
Megan Fox.... Mikaela<br />
Tyrese Gibson.... Epps (rumored)<br />
Shia LaBeouf.... Spike Witwicky<br />
Bernie Mac.... Bobby Bolivia<br />
John Robinson.... MIles<br />
Rachael Taylor.... Maggie (rumored)<br />
John Turturro.... Simmons<br />
Travis Van Winkle.... Trent<br />
Jon Voight.... Keller&nbsp;&nbsp;(more)<br />
Country: USA <br />
Language: English <br />
Color: Color <br />
Copyright &copy; 1990-2006 Internet Movie Database Inc.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;5/13/2006 5:30 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(4 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;920.4 in reply to 920.3&nbsp;&gt;Fools, heh, HAH I have the Complete scoop, but still. You can tell they're being secretive here.&lt;<br />
Transformers (2007 film)<br />
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia<br />
This article or section contains information about one or more scheduled or expected future films.<br />
It may contain information of a speculative nature and the content may change dramatically as the film's release approaches and more information becomes available.<br />
The Transformers Directed by Michael Bay Produced by Tom DeSanto Don Murphy Lorenzo di Bonaventura<br />
Steven Spielberg Written by Alex Kurtzman Roberto Orci John Rogers Starring Shia LaBeouf Distributed by DreamWorks / Paramount Released July 4, 2007, (USA), (Canada) Language English IMDb profile<br />
The Transformers is a live-action movie based on the popular Transformers franchise and toy line. <br />
The film has a projected release date of July 4, 2007 and is currently in pre-production. The feature will be directed by Michael Bay. The official announcement of the project was made at Comic-Con International in July 2005. The Transformers characters are expected to be CGI.<br />
The Transformers is a joint collaboration between DreamWorks SKG, Paramount Pictures and Hasbro, Inc. DreamWorks is the domestic distributor, while Paramount will handle the international release. <br />
Hasbro will take an active role in the film's production, along with its promotion and merchandise tie-ins.<br />
Contents<br />
1 Plot details <br />
1.1 Confirmed<br />
1.2 Expected/Possible<br />
1.3 Initial cast<br />
2 References<br />
3 External links<br />
Plot details<br />
Writers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci indicated that the storyline will not be based upon the original Generation 1 series. Optimus Prime, Megatron, Scorponok, Ratchet, Starscream, Soundwave, Brawl as a police car, Vortex, Devastator as a tank, Bonecrusher, Ironhide, Bumblebee and Jazz will be among the Transformers featured in the film.<br />
Director Michael Bay recently revealed on his official forum that these are codenames for the actual characters set to appear in the movie. The real names will not be revealed until the toy boxes are actually printed[1].<br />
[2] Arcee, who was originally announced to be among the ten, has since been announced to be removed, for 'story purposes'.<br />
Producer Don Murphy has stated that he wishes the original voice cast of the animated series to reprise their roles, especially Frank Welker and Peter Cullen as Megatron and Optimus Prime. The logic to this is that a famous name makes no difference to the one half demographic which is children, while retaining the original voice cast would please the fans. New voice talent is all but guaranteed, since several original voice actors such as Scatman Crothers (Jazz's voice actor) and Chris Latta (Starscream's voice actor) are deceased. Jon Voight, has recently been confirmed as playing Secretary of State \&quot;Keller\&quot; alongside the already-cast Shia LaBeouf as \&quot;Spike\&quot; and Megan Fox as \&quot;Mikaela\&quot;, the love interest.<br />
Murphy came up with the idea for the film and negotiated the rights with Hasbro. He then brought on DeSanto who had worked on X-Men. The two were turned down by every studio, since the heads of those studios were too old to remember the property. Eventually Mike DeLuca at Dreamworks \&quot;got the property\&quot; and bought it.<br />
Confirmed<br />
ActorRoleSourceMain CharactersShia LaBeoufSam (\&quot;Spike\&quot;) Witwicky[3]Jon VoightSecretary of State (\&quot;Keller\&quot;)[4]Megan FoxMikaela[5]Josh DuhamelLennox[6]Bernie MacBobby Bolivia[7]JohnTurturroSimmons[8]Travis Van WinkleTrent[9]<br />
Expected/Possible<br />
Actor Role In Negotiations<br />
Michael Clarke Duncan Figueroa Tyrese Epps Rachael Taylor Maggie John Robinson Miles<br />
Initial cast<br />
It has said that along with the most popular Transformers characters, there is a possibility of some new characters created for this movie.<br />
The movie has been given the green light by Michael Bay and announced by Don Murphy, which makes the movie official. ILM is handling C.G. models of the Transformers. <br />
Production begins in spring 2006.<br />
References<br />
Transformers Touchdown In 2007. Retrieved July 17, 2005.<br />
Is Transformers Happening?. Retrieved July 17, 2005.<br />
Transformers Cast In Talks. Retrieved April 20, 2006.<br />
External links<br />
Transformers at All Movie Guide<br />
Official website<br />
Official message board<br />
Don Murphy's board<br />
Fan site with up-to-date news<br />
Transformers Movies hype at the SuperHeroHype!<br />
Transformers @ The Moon TF @ The Moon<br />
Transformers at The Internet Movie Database <a href="http://www.imdb.com">www.imdb.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.Comics2Film.com">www.Comics2Film.com</a>'s main page about 2007 Transformers film<br />
Transformers Movie News at <a href="http://www.TFW2005.com">www.TFW2005.com</a><br />
Transformers Movie News at <a href="http://www.SEIBERTRON.com">www.SEIBERTRON.com</a><br />
Retrieved from \&quot; <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transformers_%282007_film%29">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transformers_%282007_film%29</a> \&quot;<br />
Categories: Upcoming films | 2007 films | DreamWorks films | Paramount films | Transformers<br />
This page was last modified 22:28, 12 May 2006.<br />
&gt;Verrry secretive, and I do hope they keep it to ten transformers, the world isn't ready for a full cgi hundreds of cybertronian bots visual blitzkrieg, let alone an actual invasion. And Goooo Scorponok!&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;manco963 &nbsp;6/6/2006 1:10 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(5 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;920.5 in reply to 920.4&nbsp;Bernie Mac???? Ummmm... OK.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;manco963 &nbsp;6/19/2006 1:39 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(6 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;920.6 in reply to 920.5&nbsp;Countdown to the trailer<br />
<a href="http://www.transformersmovie.com">http://www.transformersmovie.com</a>/</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;6/19/2006 12:49 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;manco963 &nbsp;(7 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;920.7 in reply to 920.6&nbsp;Transformers Movie - Official Site of Transformers: The Movie Address: <a href="http://www.transformersmovie.com">http://www.transformersmovie.com</a>/ Changed:5:14 PM on Friday, June 9, 2006 &gt;This site's not loading, black screen, is it flash? Gods I hate dialup, lol!&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;10/7/2006 3:22 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;PSioniKman &nbsp;(8 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;920.8 in reply to 920.7&nbsp;&gt;Here's a thread I was talking about. I'm ticked off my printer's dead or I'd be printing that teaser poster, it's just plain awesome.&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;PSioniKman &nbsp;10/8/2006 10:35 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(9 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;920.9 in reply to 920.8&nbsp;Dunno if you have seen this, its not from the film, but its gonna give you an idea of whats on offer.<br />
this clip was done by an \&quot; amateur \&quot; ( still rokin great though)<br />
heres the link : <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM74D1mFjN0">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM74D1mFjN0</a><br />
for those that cant get you tube to work<br />
:- <a href="http://www.3dblasphemy.com/OPTIMUS/OPTIMUS.html&nbsp;(scroll">http://www.3dblasphemy.com/OPTIMUS/OPTIMUS.html&nbsp;(scroll</a> down and select the avi file or mov for quicktime<br />
&nbsp;<br />
Lemme know what you think<br />
Psi</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;10/8/2006 1:26 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;PSioniKman &nbsp;(10 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;920.10 in reply to 920.9&nbsp;&gt;Oh that is beautiful, see my Aluminus Kann vs Optimus Prime thread, but I have to admit that's not too bad. Why did they not go with his traditional red white blue yellow silver color scheme? He wears all that in about every variation and season they've had, excepting nemesis primes, beast machines and maybe one or two other places. But as for what I think? I think I'm only going to get me one, just one, more TFCybertron fig, and then it's savings for the Movie figures, cause you just now they're gonna sell like Lightning!&lt;</p>
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;152&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>Tranformers TransPhorum!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Live Action Transformers Movie</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;11/12/2006 12:51 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(11 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;920.11 in reply to 920.10&nbsp;*The transformers 198os movie dvd set contains trailers and sneak peeks to the live actoin movie, it's lookin shweet and they made a few more updates to the wikientry you might wanna keep tabs on. Scorponok, a personal fave of mine will more closely resemble the beast wars version as a homage to animal transformers. Prime is different from how Youtube envisioned him, the pics of the autobot vehicle forms are up and viewable. Opti, Ironhide, Ratchet, Bumblebee and I theenk Jazz are there. Optimus has gone punk rock, you'll see, that's baaaad ass. I suggest saving up $$$$$ for this one, and even more for the sales booming aftermath. 07/04/07 promises to be a summer blockbuster, but for those of us in the know, it's gonnabe an hour plus long commercial that will have us drooling and ripping our wallets inside out just to feed the energon need, lol.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11/13/2006 12:53 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(12 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;920.12 in reply to 920.11&nbsp;Aluminus Kann you Konnfirm this being part of the movie or not? It looks damn tite. &lt;table border='0' cellpadding='5' cellspacing='0' width='600'&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;img src=\&quot;http://images.quizfarm.com/1133527937Trypticon.jpg\&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt; You scored as &lt;b&gt;Trypticon&lt;/b&gt;. You are one bigass transformer.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;table border='0' width='300' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='0'&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face='Arial' size='1'&gt;Trypticon&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='60' bgcolor='#dddddd'&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;font face='Arial' size='1'&gt;60%&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face='Arial' size='1'&gt;Shockwave&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='45' bgcolor='#dddddd'&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;font face='Arial' size='1'&gt;45%&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face='Arial' size='1'&gt;Starscream&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='40' bgcolor='#dddddd'&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;font face='Arial' size='1'&gt;40%&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face='Arial' size='1'&gt;Optimus Prime&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='35' bgcolor='#dddddd'&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;font face='Arial' size='1'&gt;35%&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face='Arial' size='1'&gt;Thundercracker&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='35' bgcolor='#dddddd'&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;font face='Arial' size='1'&gt;35%&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face='Arial' size='1'&gt;Hotrod&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='35' bgcolor='#dddddd'&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;font face='Arial' size='1'&gt;35%&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face='Arial' size='1'&gt;Megatron&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='30' bgcolor='#dddddd'&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;font face='Arial' size='1'&gt;30%&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face='Arial' size='1'&gt;Soundwave&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;table border='1' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' width='30' bgcolor='#dddddd'&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;font face='Arial' size='1'&gt;30%&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href='http://quizfarm.com/test.php?q_id=112431'&gt;Transformers. Which one are you?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;font face='Arial' size='1'&gt;created with &lt;a href='http://quizfarm.com'&gt;QuizFarm.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/table&gt; Anyways, here's a quiz for you all, results seem to be almost random, will YOU BE IN THE LIVE ACTION Transformers Movie 2007? Test your might.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;11/21/2006 12:56 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(13 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;920.13 in reply to 920.12&nbsp;<br />
You scored as Trypticon. You are one bigass transformer.<br />
Trypticon<br />
60%Shockwave<br />
45%Starscream<br />
40%Optimus Prime<br />
35%Thundercracker<br />
35%Hotrod<br />
35%Megatron<br />
30%Soundwave<br />
30%<br />
Transformers. Which one are you? And Metatron congratzies, you got Trypticon! Bad news is you are no longer invited to any parties.<br />
created with QuizFarm.com, cause if you're gonna post things with HMTL Code in them you have to remember to click the little Check here if HTML tags are in the message (not including signature) option at the bottom, silly terran. &gt;Electrical results bossbot, Trypticon will unfortunately not be in the movie, there'll be just the stable of 10 - 12 robots per side, good and evil, autobot and republicon. No new news as to the movie, but the probe featured in the trailer, shown getting thrashed on by a mysterious robotic figure is the Beagle Probe, the one they supposedly actually did lose contact with. Incidentally Richard C. Hoagland science advisor and head of EnterpriseMission.com has pics of a robotic head seen on Mars. They're toting it as yet another way Hollywood's softening the blows of an otherwise mindquaking disclosure coming up soon. But we of The MetaPhorum are amongst the most ready to accept life on other planets as a granted, and that 7/4/07 is not coming quick enough. In open defiance I have a small metal toy of a vw new beetle that I've begun painting as Bumblebee how he should be that might be worn as a pendant to the movie itself. There's gonna be a few departures from original form in that movie I don't find wholly unacceptable, but slag it all to a heap, Bumblebee has to be a VW, not a red mold of \&quot;Hot Shot.\&quot;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;11/21/2006 1:06 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(14 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;920.14 in reply to 920.11&nbsp;&gt;Amen to that my starborne brother, I'm getting forecasted it's gonna be hard to just keep them on the shelves, fortunately I'm a unit who can settle for less and probably go for miniatures sets, should they make them. They've timed it well, almost too well. Summer blockbuster = Fall Transformer costumes = Xmas Toy sales = buck$ big$ profit$ cold hard ca$h. With Spielberg transforming and rolling out to the bank and Hasbro &amp; Takara finally getting their just dues, then Rhino Video having a brilliant gem for their next catalogs. Face it, we all win on this one.&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;12/3/2006 1:49 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(15 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;920.15 in reply to 920.14&nbsp;&gt;Okay, not much more news to report other than my sources say Optimus will definitely be a more conventional design than his old usual standard cabover design. There was a Gobots diesel that had that look, back in the good old days of real diecast metal and rubber tires. It's name was Stacks, and to today's standards he was one uuuugly robot, but back then he was the shizzle. I remember him well, but for the life of me I do not know whatever happend to him! :whistles: Maybe it was M-80s, maybe it was something else.&lt;</p>
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;152&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>MetaMultiMedia!: Music/Movies!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Oh Our F'ing God!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;Jul-3 9:20 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;1014.1&nbsp;HAVE YOU SEEN THE TRANSFORMERS MOVIE YET?! <br />
We just got home, and like, omg! Has anybody seen it?!! <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;peace8047 &nbsp;Jul-5 9:46 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(2 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;1014.2 in reply to 1014.1&nbsp;No i havent&nbsp;&nbsp; tell me is it Good ? no real details just how good is it ? <br />
Edited 7/6/2007 1:47 am by peace8047&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;Jul-5 9:52 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;peace8047 &nbsp;(3 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;1014.3 in reply to 1014.2&nbsp;Heya Peacer! :) <br />
Giving no details... The movie was awesome, although there were a lot of sub-plots that were just sort of left hanging. Great GREAT movie, just don't worry if you think you missed something, because they ain't coming back to it, and it didn't go anywhere. :P <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;Jul-5 9:55 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;peace8047 &nbsp;(4 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;1014.4 in reply to 1014.3&nbsp;Oh yeah... I'd also kill to see it again. I will, however, wait for the release on dvd. Pleeeeaaassse hurry up and put it on dvd!! <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;peace8047 &nbsp;Jul-5 10:00 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(5 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;1014.5 in reply to 1014.4&nbsp;lol it sounds like i gotta save my pennies so i can go&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; by the way my son is14 now think he will like it ????&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jul-7 4:04 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(6 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;1014.6 in reply to 1014.5&nbsp;Aluminus Kann and Shear Luna-C are going to see it today, each in their new Transformers t-shirts, like true transgeeks. Shear as autobot, Aluminus of course as decepticon. If you look real close you can spot them in the movie too. Aluminus rollerbladed, and Shear had a pet scorpion of exceptional wit and character lol. The action figure collection is booming. Megatron, Protoform Optimus, Jazz, Bumblebee, Ironhide, Scorponok, Barricade, Frenzy, Wreckage. Comic book adapations of the prequel and movie itself. Toyfare issue and Wired magazine editions. The list goes on, their hq is looking to be flooded with merchandise before the DVD even hits shelves.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;Jul-8 12:22 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;peace8047 &nbsp;(7 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;1014.7 in reply to 1014.5&nbsp;I can't imagine anybody not liking Transformers. I was, however, quite noticeably the youngest there seeing Transformers when we went to see it. I kind of barely missed out on the Transformers generation. But my brother and I had a Transformers toy! I think it was optimus too! <br />
The movie explains everything you need to know, pretty much. It can be enjoyed as much by the most unenlightened as the more enlightened. Just don't be surprised if you don't find any other kids there. My nephew (I coulda slapped him!) said he had no interest in Transformers, and he's 16. <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;_Agrajag_ &nbsp;Jul-9 8:56 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(8 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;1014.8 in reply to 1014.7&nbsp;&lt;pity&gt;<br />
Lucky! All I had was a faux-transformer from Burger King. I grew up when Transformers were cool, so it was most stunting.<br />
&lt;/pity&gt;&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;deepwaterz &nbsp;Jul-10 2:53 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(9 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;1014.9 in reply to 1014.1&nbsp;the movie was fuggin' awesome!!!<br />
you MUST see this one on the big screen at least once<br />
i might go see it again really soon</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;Jul-10 5:57 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;_Agrajag_ &nbsp;(10 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;1014.10 in reply to 1014.8&nbsp;Uhmm yeah... I'm pretty sure my Transformers toy was a Burger King deal too. But it still transformed!! I stand by its having been a Transformer! =P <br />
Aqrn <br />
&nbsp;</p>
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;152&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>MetaMultiMedia!: Music/Movies!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Oh Our F'ing God!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;peace8047 &nbsp;Jul-10 8:45 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(11 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;1014.11 in reply to 1014.10&nbsp;good i will be going after the 22nd sometime during the matineee lol ty ty ty ty <br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Peace</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;peace8047 &nbsp;Jul-10 8:47 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;deepwaterz &nbsp;(12 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;1014.12 in reply to 1014.9&nbsp;hello nice to see you around again an i will go see the movie sometime shortly after the 22nd&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>&gt;AK: I'm nowadays Really getting into the Transformers PuzzleModel Trading Card Game lately, it combines collectible figurine marketting with a magic the gathering appeal. The playing style and ruls are actually easier to figure ou than putting together your figurines lol.&lt; (nod)</p>
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;152&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;Transformers: The Album <font color="#808080">I have it and I play it to death.</font> <br />
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This article is about the soundtrack to the 2007 live-action film. For the soundtrack to the 1986 animated film, see The Transformers: The Movie (Soundtrack). <font color="#808080">Also a good one.</font> <br />
Transformers: The Album<br />
Soundtrack by Various Artists<br />
ReleasedJuly 3, 2007<br />
Length44:42<br />
LabelWarner Bros. RecordsProfessional reviews<br />
All Music Guide  link<br />
Transformers: The Album is a compilation album of various artists music from the live-action Transformers movie. The first official single is "Before It's Too Late" by the Goo Goo Dolls. <font color="#808080">Yes, usual gooey dolls music, mushy and romantic.</font> <br />
Stan Bush, who performed the songs "Dare" and "The Touch" for the 1986 film, recorded and submitted to the producers two songs for the soundtrack which were remakes of "The Touch" and the theme to Botcon '97 retitled "Till All Are One", but neither one were included. He would go on to include these tracks on the re-release of his album In This Life.[1] &gt;Which Is a Travesty! STan Bush is the Music of Cybertronian Power, you slagheaps.&lt; <font color="#808080">And I mEan it!</font> <br />
The soundtrack debuted at number 21 on the U.S Billboard 200, selling about 32,000 copies in its first week, but fell, not quite so quickly though, on week 2 it hit #34 with 19,000 copies, at week 3, it hit 41 with 18,000 copies, then it hit #59 with 13,000 copies,then in week 5, it went to #79 with sales of 9,000 copies, selling a total of 91,000.[2] Tracks 7, 9, 10, and 12 do not appear in the actual film.  <font color="#808080">What slag.</font> <br />
Contents<br />
1 Track listing<br />
2 See also<br />
3 References<br />
4 External links<br />
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[edit] Track listing<br />
#TitlePerformer(s)Notes1"What I've Done"Linkin ParkEnding Theme #1 (leads into end credits); also played on Bumblebee's radio as Sam drops Mikaela at her home, and during the theatrical trailer. <font color="#808080">I first braved hearing this on the radio,t he start of it worrid me, but after awhile it like all Link tunes reaches right in a grabs you by the spark.</font> <br />
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2"Doomsday Clock"Smashing PumpkinsEnding Theme #2; instrumental version played during Bumblebee vs. Brawl/Devastator fight. <font color="#808080">You heard this song and you KNEW ther was gonna be some åßß kicking going on.</font> <br />
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3"This Moment"DisturbedEnding Theme #3; also played briefly on Bumblebee's radio as he pulls into Bobby's parking lot.4"Before It's Too Late (Sam and Mikaela's Theme)"Goo Goo DollsInstrumental version played in scene where Sam and Mikaela drive off with Bumblebee into the night. <font color="#808080">Kinda a yawner.</font> <br />
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5"Pretty Handsome Awkward"The UsedInstrumental version played during Bumblebee vs. Barricade chase scene. <font color="#808080">Awkward is okay pretty and handsome is ugh.</font> <br />
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6"Passion's Killing Floor"HIMPlayed very faintly/briefly in one of the scenes prior to Sam's "getaway" on his mother's bike. Near the end of the scene, a "The Misfits Fiend Club" poster can be seen on Sam's wall. <font color="#808080">The lyrics for this one will chill you.</font> <br />
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7"What's It Feel Like to Be a Ghost?"Taking Back SundayNot used in film. <font color="#808080">I don't even know how this one relates to the movie, but it says "my car" at least once, but why why why is it on the soundtrack?</font> <br />
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8"Second to None (ft. Mike Shinoda)"Styles of BeyondPlayed on Bumblebee's radio as Optimus Prime formally introduces him. <font color="#808080">Oh yeah this is the shizzah.</font> <br />
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9"End of the World"Armor for SleepNot used in film. <font color="#808080">Once again, another tune that has no relevance whatsoever.</font> <br />
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10"Retina and the Sky"Idiot PilotNot used in film.  <font color="#808080">Again. Why.</font> <br />
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11"Technical Difficulties"Julien-KEnding Theme #4 <font color="#808080">This song though not in the film proper was at least very very close to the vision and sense of the movie, something I could see Frenzy performing within,</font> <br />
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12"Transformers Theme"Mute MathNot used in film. <font color="#808080">FOr a good laugh, or occasional amazement, sure give it a listen.</font> <br />
[edit] See also<br />
Transformers: The Score<br />
[edit] References<br />
^ Major Transformers Update. Stanbush.com (2007-06-09). Retrieved on 2007-06-15.<br />
^ Katie Hasty, "T.I. Is Top Dog Again On The Billboard 200", Billboard.com, July 11, 2007.<br />
[edit] External links<br />
Official website<br />
Information released on IGN<br />
v â€¢ d â€¢ e<br />
Transformers<br />
Characters<br />
Optimus Prime Â· List of Autobots Â· Megatron Â· List of Decepticons Â· Primus Â· Unicron Â· Galvatron Â· Ultra Magnus Â· Optimus Primal Â· List of Maximals Â· Megatron (II) Â· List of Predacons Â· List of Mini-Cons Â· Witwicky family<br />
Factions<br />
Autobots Â· Decepticons Â· Quintessons Â· Maximals Â· Predacons Â· Vehicons Â· Mini-Cons Â· Insecticons<br />
Toy lines<br />
Transformers: Generation 1 Â· Transformers: Generation 2 Â· Beast Wars Â· Machine Wars Â· Beast Machines Â· Robots in Disguise Â· Armada Â· Universe Â· Robot Masters Â· Energon Â· Alternators Â· Cybertron Â· Titanium Â· Classics Â· BotCon<br />
Comic series<br />
Marvel SeriesThe Transformers Â· G.I. Joe and the Transformers Â· Headmasters Â· Universe Â· Generation 2 Â· New Avengers/TransformersDreamwave SeriesGeneration 1 Â· Armada/Energon Â· Transformers/G.I. Joe Â· The War Within Â· More Than Meets the Eye (G1/Armada) Â· Summer Special Â· MicromastersIDW SeriesThe Transformers Â· Spotlight Â· Beast Wars Â· Generations Â· Evolutions Â· Movie Prequel Â· Movie AdaptationBotCon ExclusivesThe Wreckers Â· Universe<br />
TV series<br />
Generation 1The Transformers Â· The Headmasters Â· Super-God Masterforce Â· Victory Â· Zone Â· Generation 2Beast EraBeast Wars Â· Beast Wars II Â· Beast Wars Neo Â· Beast MachinesRobots in Disguise Unicron TrilogyArmada Â· Energon Â· CybertronTransformers: Animated <br />
Films<br />
The Transformers: The Movie (1986) Â· Transformers (2007)<br />
Audio CDs<br />
The Transformers: The Movie (1986) Â· Transformers: Theme Song Collection (2003) Â· Transformers: History of Music 1984-1990 (2004) Â· Transformers: The Album (2007) Â· Transformers: Song Universe (2007) Â· Transformers: The Score (2007)<br />
Video games<br />
The Transformers (1986) Â· Battle to Save the Earth (1986) Â· Convoy no Nazo (1986) Â· The Headmasters (1987) Â· Beast Wars (1997) Â· Beast Senshi Saikyo Ketteisen (1999) Â· Beast Wars Transmetals (2000) Â· Keto Transformers Beast Wars (2003) Â· Transformers (2003) Â· Transformers (2004) Â· Transformers: The Game (2007)<br />
Retrieved from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transformers:_The_Album">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transformers:_The_Album</a><br />
Categories: Warner Bros. Records albums | 2007 albums<br />
 (nod)
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;132&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>Well that's pretty cool, that java thing for chatting I was playing around with a while back just connects to an IRC server.  If you can do that already, then all the better.  I've created a TypeCastle channel on irchighway.</p>

<p>Address: irc.irchighway.net<br />
Ports: 6660 to 6669, 7000<br />
Channel: #TypeCastle</p>

<p>We should be able to use this sort of thing for a meeting place when we want to have a chat.</p>&quot;
&quot;153&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>Tranformers TransPhorum!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;By popular demand, Transformers Comics!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;2/11/2006 1:39 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;880.1&nbsp;<br />
Storyline<br />
Cast of Characters<br />
BotCon&reg; 1997 - Critical Mass<br />
BotCon&amp;REG; 1998-2000 - Reaching the Omega Point<br />
BotCon&reg; 1998 Script Presentation<br />
BotCon&reg; 1999 story<br />
Apelinq's War Journals<br />
BotCon&reg; 2000 comic<br />
BotCon&reg; 2001 - The Wreckers: Departure &gt;Comic&lt;<br />
BotCon&reg; 2002 - The Wreckers: Betrayal &gt;Comic&lt;<br />
<a href="http://www.botcon.com/archive/story/index.html">http://www.botcon.com/archive/story/index.html</a> <br />
&gt;And SoMeWhErE, there's a link for letting you create your own, at least a spoofing one, filling in dialogue bubbles, using premade art... somthing... I just have to FIND it the slagging thing.&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;2/12/2006 12:44 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(2 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;880.2 in reply to 880.1&nbsp;I like the sound of making my own dialogue. Uhh, are all the comic links you have to scans outta comic books? I like, ya know, funny comics. Not odysseys. Got any of those?? <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;2/13/2006 11:58 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(3 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;880.3 in reply to 880.2&nbsp;&gt;I've been searching Days for them using every search term I could think of. I do remember there being a site where it let you deface the Transformers Armada Minicomics filling in your own dialogue but not remembering the site's address itself leaves me with slight variations on search word terms throughout the night. So your search would be as good as mine. Funny Transformer comics can also be found parodied with the SuperDeformers as your keyword. Grimlock's got a cute one recently. It's worth a look, or a search?&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;2/13/2006 12:35 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(4 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;880.4 in reply to 880.3&nbsp; \&quot;Robot Bigfeets to the rescuuue! Yaaaa cha cha cha!\&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/25/2006 3:43 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(5 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;880.5 in reply to 880.4&nbsp;For all you Transformers Fans out there...<br />
Skyfire smells something Fishy... <a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Kino42/wallpaper02.jpg">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Kino42/wallpaper02.jpg</a> <br />
Warning: Your head may explode from cuteness. <a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Kino42/wallpaper09.jpg">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Kino42/wallpaper09.jpg</a> <br />
And the Prowl Says: Waaaii~! <a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Kino42/wallpaper01.jpg">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Kino42/wallpaper01.jpg</a> <br />
TRYPTICON EAT TOKYO! <a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Kino42/trypticonimageb.jpg">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Kino42/trypticonimageb.jpg</a> <br />
*Kino42 has some real good stuff here, hope he forgives me for sampling, but these are awesome.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/2006 11:55 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(6 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;880.6 in reply to 880.5&nbsp;Teeheehee! I wish I knew who any of those guys are! <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/2006 12:35 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(7 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;880.7 in reply to 880.6&nbsp;{Uh Trypticon's the huge dinosaur decepticon who transforms into a rolling base and city, Prowl is an Autobot security chief who turns into a police car, Jetfire/Skyfire is an autobot explorer and scientist, former close friend of Starscream before Star' turned evil and joined Megatron}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;3/3/2006 12:08 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(8 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;880.8 in reply to 880.7&nbsp;Riiight. lol. I've never seen transformers Stargoyle! &lt;Weeps!&gt; They are cute though, truly! <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;3/3/2006 12:35 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(9 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;880.9 in reply to 880.8&nbsp;*It's never too late to learn, lol, I'm sure I can talk Aluminus into a wayback transhistory tutorial and trivia sometime.*</p>
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&quot;153&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;From: AluminusKann   9/23/2006 1:55 pm To: ALL  (3 of 4)  112.3 in reply to 112.2 Matt's Champions Page Address: <a href="http://mywebpages.comcast.net/mathewignash/champions.html">http://mywebpages.comcast.net/mathewignash/champions.html</a> &gt;Matt's Champions role playing game pages has adapted many characters into the Champions RPG Gaming system, transformers being but just a small part of it, but very well done. He also covers super heroes, and many many more things, I haven't worked out how his gaming system exactly works, but for each profile shown there are fun facts and data about each character, fun reading material if nothing else.&lt;

From: AluminusKann   9/25/2006 12:20 am To: ALL  (4 of 4)  112.4 in reply to 112.3 Www.TFU.Info.Com & <a href="http://Www.SecondTruth.Com">Www.SecondTruth.Com</a>&gt;TFU is well done, moderate loading time but great photos, a sterling search engine onsite, and detailed info even on the japanese edition exclusives of each figurine. And yes, they do patronize Go Bots, I patronize them as well, I talk down to inferior machinery. Sigh, Scooter, need I say more? SecondTruth is totally well done, Amanda Flowers, while not big on answering emails, has an exquisite Beast Wars RPG section based on White Wolf and Vampire The Masquerade's gaming system. Both worth a glance, a long glance.&lt;&gt;2 - 3 rpg sites, but reams of quality info & background.&lt;
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&quot;153&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>Tranformers TransPhorum!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Stuff Transformers don't want known! :O</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;6/15/2004 6:46 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;324.1&nbsp;THINGS TRANSFORMERS DON'T WANT OTHERS TO KNOW ABOUT THEM <br />
* Optimus Prime's MOT has expired. <br />
* Kup is actually only thirteen years old. <br />
* Arcee is a transvestite. <br />
* Unicron started life as a tiny meteor and had to work his way up the ranks. <br />
* Megatron doesn't know where to buy a new magazine for himself. <br />
* Frenzy's ultrasonic weapon consists of him shouting very loudly. <br />
* Perceptor wears contact lenses. <br />
* The Nebulans are planning a strike. <br />
* Blaster can't pick up FM. <br />
* Grimlock uses steroids. <br />
* Bumblebee is the best lay of any Transformers <br />
* The Wreckers get the dole. <br />
* The secret of gestalt technology is...sellotape. <br />
* The reason a strong-willed being can overcome Bombshell's <br />
cerebro-shells is that they don't work. <br />
* The Sharkticons have no dental plan. * Galvatron isn't from the future - he's from Wolverhampton. <br />
* In seventy years or so, when the human halves on the binary-bonded teams die of old age, everyone's *stuffed*. <br />
* A Transformer gets a pay bonus when they die. <br />
* So now, Optimus Prime is *rolling* in it. <br />
* Primus walks among us. He is disguised. And he bears the name...Chip. <br />
* The Terrorcons are looking for a refund after that 'Robots in Disguise' notion. <br />
* Fox Mulder once got into Ironhide, drove him halfway across the country, and didn't notice a thing... <br />
* The Creation Matrix doesn't work. <br />
* Thunderwing has a flower garden. <br />
* Thundercracker works on a system of extreme flatulence. <br />
* Slugfest is depressed because he's a C-60 and all the other cassettes are C-90s. <br />
* Bumblebee and Goldbug - never seen in the same place at the same time - <br />
Oh, wait, there's a reason for that. <br />
* Optimus Prime gets kickbacks from Swindle. <br />
* Shockwave would give anything to be able to clap. <br />
* In his spare time Omega Supreme writes love poetry. <br />
* Grimlock really lost the position of Autobot leader because he swears and drinks. <br />
* Sparkplug uses Tracks to go cruising for prostitutes. <br />
* Kickback gets Optimus Primes from Swind-- No, sorry, got it wrong. <br />
* If Cliffjumper moves too fast, his arm falls off. <br />
* Metroplex gets soooo bored. <br />
* Broadside is yet to find a use for transforming into an aircraft carrier. * Hotspot feels incredibly inconspicuous being a bright blue fire engine, really he does. <br />
* Blaster is tone deaf. <br />
* Perceptor could have repaired Optimus Prime if only he'd remembered where he'd put his Meccano set. <br />
* Scorponok originally removed his head not because he wan't to become a Headmaster but because he was scratching his head with those big claws of his. <br />
* Despite his amazing transformation abilities, Sixshot is one unhappy droid. He hadn't said a '*six*-change operation'... <br />
* During lulls in the fighting, the Dinobots tour as a folk band. <br />
* Handing the Matrix to Ultra Magnus really did seem like a good idea at the time... <br />
* Astrotrain remembers with fondness the days when being a Triple- Changer actually *meant* something. <br />
* The war started because Prime and Megatron used to be married, and then they had a tiff, and it turned into a full-blown fight, then all their friends took sides, and...heck, you know how these things can get. <br />
* The real reason that Optimus Prime kept the Matrix a secret all those years on Earth was because he couldn't for the life of him remember where he'd put it. <br />
* Targetmaster Nebulans keep the war going on purpose. Hey, peacetime still needs heads and power, but *guns*...? <br />
* Energon tastes like chicken. <br />
* Bludgeon is the only one who knows the forbidden art of Metallikato because he made it up. <br />
* Ultra Magnus made leadership decisions by using one of those little 'decision maker' gadgets you can buy at Radio Shack. <br />
* Tracks had to spend ages with Ratchet and Wheeljack pleading for them to rebuild him into a Corvette from a Volkswagen Kombibus. <br />
* Sky Lynx is only trying to make everyone forget the day he stepped on a rake and it slammed into his face. <br />
* Wreck-Gar's illegitimate half-brother is Cy-Kill out of GO-BOTS. <br />
* Scourge feels his warrior qualities are diminished by having to be in charge of a bunch of guys called <br />
*Sweeps* of all things. <br />
* Teletran I is a 286. <br />
* Blurr is only on the longest sugar rush in history. <br />
* Devastator can't move his legs, so he's got rollerblades. <br />
* Megatron's going to kill the next being to ask about his ATB form. <br />
* Optimus Primal has a crush on Mindwipe. <br />
* Soundwave has to walk carefully so he won't embarrass himself by the cassettes rattling. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;6/15/2004 6:50 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;324.2 in reply to 324.1&nbsp;THINGS THE BEAST WARRIORS DON'T WANT OTHERS TO KNOW ABOUT THEM! <br />
* A whole bunch of the Maximals in those pods aren't in stasis, but <br />
*gurl* are they bored. <br />
* The only reason Dinobot went to the Maximals was because he thought Rhinox might be able to make him some hands without an annoying extra thumb. <br />
* Megatron is really the original of that name, but doesn't want to admit that he got stuck on some backwater rock with this pack of loseres. <br />
* Tigatron was cheating on his girlfriend. <br />
* Inferno would give anything to be able to sit down. <br />
* Cheetor uses performance-enhancing drugs. <br />
* Blackarachnia stuffs her bra. <br />
* The Maximal Elders are: Bumblebee, Wheelie and Blurr. <br />
* Tigatron doesn't hang out at the Axalon because he's a loner. Airrazor, on the other hand, can't find the thing from one minute to the next. <br />
* Waspinator is thrilled that everyone bought his Starscream <br />
impression. <br />
* Optimus Primal started drinking like a fish after three days on the job with his troops. <br />
* Dinobot and Rattrap are married. <br />
* Thanks to her helmet, Airrazor keep thinking she's the Sorceress from MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE. <br />
* Cybertron is only fourteen kilometres from this planet, but no-one wants to admit to such shocking navigation. <br />
* Megatron is binary bonded to Tendo Soun (actually, I think that one's pretty obvious). <br />
* The Predacons don't *know* the name of their ship. <br />
* The other Maximals give Optimus *heaps* after screaming out 'Beast Wars' like that at the end of the pilot. <br />
* The Mysterious Aliens are the Wombles. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;Mar-25 6:28 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;324.3 in reply to 324.2&nbsp;&gt;Many Transformers don't seem to want known that SOME of them were Females! Shear Luna-C was actually suprised herself, she's not as alone in metalgender as she thought.&lt;<br />
Category:Female Transformers<br />
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia<br />
While most Transformers are depicted as masculine or gender-neutral, a small number of them are depicted with feminine personalities, voices and or appearances.<br />
Pages in category \&quot;Female Transformers\&quot;<br />
There are 19 pages in this section of this category. <br />
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Female Transformers<br />
A<br />
Airazor<br />
Arcee<br />
B<br />
Blackarachnia<br />
Botanica<br />
C<br />
Chromia (Transformers)<br />
C cont.<br />
Cliffjumper<br />
E<br />
Elita One<br />
F<br />
Flamewar (Transformers)<br />
I<br />
Ironhide<br />
M<br />
Minerva (Transformers)<br />
N<br />
Nightbird (Transformers)<br />
O<br />
Override (Transformers)<br />
R<br />
Road Rage (Transformers)<br />
Roulette (Transformers)<br />
S<br />
Sonar (Transformers)<br />
Strika<br />
T<br />
Thunderblast<br />
Transmutate<br />
Retrieved from <br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Female_Transformers">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Female_Transformers</a><br />
Category: Transformers characters</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;HenryDurga &nbsp;Mar-25 6:32 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(4 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;324.4 in reply to 324.3&nbsp;<br />
BLACKARACHNIA<br />
Blackarachnia was one of the stars of the 1997 Botcon Convention Comics, a story set near the end of season one of the Beast Wars television series.<br />
In the Convention Comics plot, Inferno and Blackarachnia watched as the Predacon scientist Fractyl attempted to invent Eenergon Armor capable of protecting them from energon build up. Although seemingly successful, the armor was stolen by the Maximal thief Packrat. Blackarachnia and Fractyl realized the energon armor was flawed and could destroy the planet if it came in contact with large amounts of energon. Inferno pursued Packrat, but since Packrat didn't need to assume beast mode with the armor on, he got the upper hand in the fight with Inferno. Hearing the battle, Airazor, Cheetor and Rhinox joined Packrat. Fractyl convinced Rhinox that the armor was a threat to them all. Rhinox was able to talk Packrat into giving up the armor, which Fractyl aided them in doing. When Blackarachnia arrived with Megatron, Packrat suggested that Fractyl pretend to be attacking the Maximals, who fled. Megatron was impressed with Fractyl's new found battle prowess.<br />
Blackarachnia also appeared in the TransformersCon 2006 program comic, where she was working together with Tarantulas during season two of the Beast Wars.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;HenryDurga &nbsp;Mar-25 6:35 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(5 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;324.5 in reply to 324.3&nbsp;<br />
STRIKA<br />
Strika is one of the greatest generals in Cybertron's history, and the consort of Obsidian. She had her spark removed by Megatron, only to later have it placed within a Vehicon body. She joined the ranks of the Vehicon generals, taking the place of Tankor as commander of heavy artillery.<br />
They first appeared in the episode \&quot;Sparkwar pt 1\&quot;, where they immediately made an impact. Pretending to be dim and fairly weak, the two lured the Maximals into a trap,cutting off their every option with countless numbers of Vehicon drones. Cornering them underground, the Maximals only escaped due to Botanica's intervention.<br />
Like Obsidian, Strika wasn't given an alternate personality, as the previous Vehicon generals had. However, her primary directive was to protect Cybertron, but since Megatron was Cybertron now, her loyalty was misplaced.<br />
Strika was not only a tactical genius, but she was also a technological expert as well. She was able to reverse the effects of a gadget created by Rattrap which cloaked the Maximals from their scanners. Although she was transformed into a merciless killer, Strika also has a love for beauty, as Rattrap proved when he plugged her into a hologram vision of Cybertron.<br />
When Megatron was seemingly destroyed, she and Obsidian were lost because their purpose was now unclear. Therefore, they joined the Maximals, only to betray them shortly after when Megatron returned. However, it brought up the question about where their true loyalties lay: with Cybertron, or with Megatron.<br />
In the final battle with the Maximals Obsidian and Strika were tricked into standing on an antigravity unit by Cheetor, who launched the pair into space, where neither were affected by the reformatting of Cybertron. Her tech spec indicates she has a particular rivalry with Blackarachnia, although this was never touched upon on screen.<br />
Like many of the U.S. Beast Machines toys, the toy for Strika didn't match her television appearance very well. The Japanese release of the toy was repainted to more accurately match the television appearance. The drones Strika controlled looked exactly like her, and didn't have official names on the show. The show makers simply referred to them as Strika drones. No separater toy was released to reresent her drones in the toy line.<br />
According to an F.A.Q. on Bob Skir's web site he lobbied to call the Strika character Tananka. He also said Strika's personality was inspired by Sarah Douglas's protrayal of Ursa in the Superman II movie. He also said there was a scene with Obsidian and Strika cut from the final episode. \&quot;Obsidian and Strika had a MAGNIFICENT scene in which they return to Cybertron and decline an offer to be reformatted themselves (partly because they feel unworthy because of their role helping Megatron, and party because I wanted them to remain \&quot;pure\&quot; when I brought them back in the next series... which (as of this writing) I haven't been invited onto yet. Sadly, their finale got cut for time.\&quot;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;HenryDurga &nbsp;Mar-25 6:38 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(6 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;324.6 in reply to 324.3&nbsp;<br />
CHROMIA<br />
Chromia is one of Elita-1's most skilled and trusted field commanders. Her flair for battlefield improvisation is legendary, and she is very good at interpreting orders to best fit a changing situation. She is fluid in handling unexpected circumstances and compensating immediately. Chromia is one of many female Autobots that fought alongside Elita-1 during the Great Cybertronian War. She enjoys her life as a fighter, and shows personality and interests similar to her Autobot companion, Ironhide.<br />
Most Transformers and many humans tend to underreate her abilities as a warrior. Chromia enjoys using this misconception and the response she gets once her allies (and enemies) discover just how ruthless and deadly she can be. Chromia is one of the original warrior femmes. She is an exceptional pilot and an experienced leader. An excellent tactician and leader, she often gets frustrated when troops don't follow orders to the letter during missions. She is sometimes overconfident in her abilities, and forgets that she isn't built as strong as some of her fellow Autobots. Therefore, she tends to need patched up a bit more often than her fellow Cybertronians.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;HenryDurga &nbsp;Mar-25 6:52 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(7 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;324.7 in reply to 324.3&nbsp;<br />
THUNDERBLAST<br />
Thunderblast is a female transformer, and a member of an ancient race of Decepticons living on the Planet Earth. Surprisingly, Thunderblast is the only female Decepticon ever to appear in a Transformers series in America. Thunderblast's vehicle mode is a speed-boat. She is armed with a quadruple-missile launcher that converts into an energy cannon with use of a Cyber Key.<br />
Her tech spec indicates that she frequently takes advantage of her looks, counting on the fact that Autobots won't blast her on the grounds that she's female, using her charms to beguile them then destroy them. She has a loose affiliation with Sideways. Despite her appearance, she is actually one of the ancient Decepticons freed by Starscream in his quest for power. In ancient times she posed as a siren, luring human sailors to their deaths with Cybertronian songs. However, her Takara bio indicates she is not without ambition...It is known that the Decepticon Shortround is infatuated with Thunderblast. Thunderblast is also a chronic side switcher. During the final battle between Galvatron and Starscream, she is heard to think that she would support whoever won.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;Mar-25 5:07 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;HenryDurga &nbsp;(8 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;324.8 in reply to 324.7&nbsp;&gt;She's quite often heard in the episode where they finally awaken Primus just being totally deadgone infatuated with Megatron, it's really grating. Ransack and Crumplezone try a quick flirt on her that earns then a steely glance. Sirens, see that explains it! Gotta love cybertronian personality quirks, always brings that trademark sense of humanity to these wellknown robots.&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;Mar-25 5:21 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(9 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;324.9 in reply to 324.4&nbsp;&gt;Still smile when I think of the big buyout caused by the Bra-arachnia rumor. Yes that shiny torso plate was supposedly removable, giving the customer a peek at... who knows what. Many a chipped fingernail and cracked plastic was heard on the day of her store release. So was there anything to it? Something Hasbro and Takara wouldn't want known? Well I just so happen to have her figure and what a figure it is. I bought it like anything, not for her metal breasts, but for that I have all the Transmetal2 series. But what's under the hood so to speak? My audioframer vocatransmitters are sealed. I'm not a scan and report type of unit, no sir. But keep asking!&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;Jul-14 2:25 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(10 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;324.10 in reply to 324.9&nbsp;Oooh, after having seen the Transformers movie and there having been no she-bots, I commented that there should be some female transformers. How exciting that there are! <br />
And what is under Blackarachnia's plate?! Maaannn I wish I had copies of all those Transformers series to watch. &lt;Pouts.&gt; <br />
Aqrn </p>

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<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;Jul-15 8:58 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(11 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;324.11 in reply to 324.10&nbsp;&gt;I do, I do lol.<br />
Well there is an Arcee figure loosely based on the movie, she's a repaint of Transformers Energon Arcee so she's still the same sportsbike with giant crossbow weapon, but in a very nice dark blue layout. I figure she's in the movie as that motorcycle the soldier rode when taking out Blackout solo, that allspark got to alot of the local machinery in those confusing final scenes. <br />
Things the Transformer Movie doesn't want you to know? Blackout wasn't the only helicopter in the skies then, Shear got to play a military gal lol and I was stuck hauling around Bumblebee's chucky clunky tailgate in towtruck mode. Sinister's acted owner doesn't let girls drive him, much to Sinister's disappointment. And Bumblebee we suspect was really THE ZAGRETRONIAN!&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;Jul-19 8:05 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(12 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;324.12 in reply to 324.11&nbsp;Oh boo! Bumblebee is not a bull! I had hoped he was female, teehee. Feminine enough name... Hahahahah <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;HenryDurga &nbsp;Jul-20 6:12 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(13 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;324.13 in reply to 324.11&nbsp;NO, NO, NO....<br />
ZAGRETRONIAN IS HATED!!!!<br />
HE MUST DIE LIKE GOD PAN!!!!<br />
(Damn, I dont understand english).</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-18 8:16 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(14 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;324.14 in reply to 324.12&nbsp;&gt;I don't think they ever specified Gender for Bumblebee, but he did end up getting a male voice at the end of the movie. Say did you guys know that in the Japanese series Starscream was voiced by a Female? And in many ways this makes much more sense lol. He was such a screeching fembot.&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-30 11:52 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(15 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;324.15 in reply to 324.14&nbsp;Cool! I guess there'd have to be some loser females too, lol. Megatron sure weren't too pleased with Starscream. But I imagine that being on that losing streak, he would be a little hard to please. Like, c'mon! Just get me that frikkin All Spark! <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-15 7:30 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(16 of 16)&nbsp;&nbsp;324.16 in reply to 324.15&nbsp;&gt;Right into the Chest! Thereby Galvanizing him, GALV...anizing, wink wink Galv?aTron! Galvatron, yes basically Megatron2.0 I suspect a sequel mightily so indeed. <br />
Starscream departed for space unknown after the battle, Having just Watched from a safe distance perched on that spire like a bird of prey until the battle was won and he split like that. I suspect it was for Reinforcements.<br />
The Japanese versions had Megatron's voice going all high and girly whenever he was enraged, making him more dislikable, but that wuold not have flown with the redblooded american boychild, who turned up his nose at polly pocket and strawberry shortcake.<br />
We could handle Starscream sounding like Cinderella, the band, or AC~DC, but not a shrieking jagging Megatron lol.&lt;</p>

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<p>Tranformers TransPhorum!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;How well do you know your Transformer...S</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/5/2005 6:45 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(1 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;513.1&nbsp;<br />
How well do you know your Transformers History?</p>

<p>Nope, way too geeky for me.<br />
They come from outer space right?<br />
Hey I remember seeing a few episodes!<br />
Oh yeah, I know them pretty well.<br />
KNOW IT!?! Human, I've LIVED IT! I was There!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/5/2005 6:51 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(2 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;513.2 in reply to 513.1&nbsp;Transformers: A History - Chapter 1 In the Beginning <br />
In the beginning, in dimension filled with life energy, called Zone Energy, there was only one Spark (or Lasercore), spawned from primal energies of that plane. The Original Spark (or Lasercore) had the ability to merge with any machine and become its central nervous system in order to give that machine life. Its offspring shared this ability. It divided into several smaller sparks, each possessing unimaginable power. Some of these sparks were violent and territorial, while others were peaceful and benevolent and shunned their brutal siblings. Many of the brutal sparks left the Zone Dimension, spread out across the universe, while the benevolent ones remained behind, growing in wisdom and knowledge. <br />
The violent sparks devoured all life and destroyed all matter they encountered, growing stronger and stronger. When there was no matter left to devour they turned on each other. Most were destroyed or devoured by a powerful, dark spark. Some of the violent ones fled to other dimensions to escape the dark spark. Eventually all matter was destroyed and all life in the universe devoured, and that was left was the dark spark. Finally contented, the dark spark slumbered. <br />
As it slept, the cosmic fragments of destroyed matter reacted with each other and created a new universe. The many of the benevolent sparks left the Zone Dimension and nurtured the newborn life that was growing in the universe. <br />
Eventually, the dark spark awoke, and without questioning how this new universe came to be, began destroying and devouring anew. Most of the benevolent sparks were destroyed or devoured by the dark spark. <br />
The most powerful of the benevolent sparks was found by an alien named Primacron, who named it Primus. As the Spark developed, Primus proved to be very powerful. Primus developed the power to reproduce without diminishing his own essence, unlike his siblings which multiplied by dividing, splitting into perfect duplicates of the parent (but with only half the strength and power of the parent Spark [or Lasercore], and thus giving their offspring common memories. <br />
Primus' children were individuals with no memories prior to creation. He found favor in the Primacron's sight. <br />
Primacron made Primus his assistant. <br />
Primacron would build magnificent robots (he even designed a body for Primus to inhabit) and Primus would fill them with life. Primus' joy grew greater and greater as more of his offspring came to life. <br />
Primacron &amp; Primus had worked together for many years upon a special project: a small planetoid that would fuel itself off of space debris, called Unicron, that could also transform into a robot. As the project neared completion, the dark spark found them. <br />
Primus battled the dark spark, but the dark spark was too powerful. Primus tricked the dark spark into merging with the Unicron body, trapping the dark spark within it, but also forging a psychic link between the two. <br />
Primacron, unaware of the dark spark's existence, sees Unicron transform of its own accord. Primacron tries to override his creation, but to no avail. Unicron turns it's full fury upon Primacron's lab. Primus' body was destroyed, as well as his children. <br />
Primus, seeking to draw Unicron away from Primacron, fled, and led Unicron on a chase across the Galaxy. Primus finally hid within a large metallic asteroid, too large for Unicron to ingest. Frustrated, Unicron drifted away, to devour more and grow larger. <br />
But Primus was not alone. Inside the planet lived metallic monsters, who devoured the very metal of the planet, as well as any other creature that happened to fall within their grasp. <br />
They attacked Primus, but were no match for him. Primus, unwilling to destroy another living being, placed the creatures into a deep sleep and entombed them deep within the planet. <br />
Primus, sensing the mental link that he and Unicron shared, went into a trance, in the hope that he would remain hidden from Unicron, perhaps even thought to be dead, until he was ready to face the dark spark again. <br />
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From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/5/2005 6:55 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(3 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;513.3 in reply to 513.1&nbsp;Transformers: A History - Chapter 2 The Spark of Life and Darkness <br />
Millions of years passed. Unicron grew larger &amp; larger with every meal. While journeying across the Galaxy, devouring planet after planet, Unicron decided on a new course of action. He found a race of sentient organic invertebrates on a planet the he was soon to devour. With some consideration, Unicron decided to use these creatures to his advantage. They had a very high intelligence potential, but were very weak bodied. <br />
He took them all and reformed them into Cyborgs, half-organic, half mechanoid. He placed into their unconscious minds to seek out Primus' planet and destroy anything resembling a Lasercore, or Spark, that they discovered and after preparing them for space travel, sent them off into the Galaxy. Unicron wiped their minds of any knowledge of himself, their homeworld or their \&quot;creation\&quot;. <br />
The Quintessons after thousands of years discovered and colonized the planet. They were merchants and capitalistic industrialists, so they mined the planet's ores, and rebuilt the planet into a gigantic factory. <br />
They named it Cybertron. <br />
The Quintessons became VERY prosperous because of this Planet. It became home to them. After a failed attempt to produce Cyborg slaves (named TransOrganics), they chose to pursue completely mechanical servants. They produced mechanoids for every possible use. The most successful were the Slave units (available in two forms, light duty/social work and heavy-duty slaves) and the Gladiator Units (mainly sold as Military Hardware). <br />
The Quintessons developed stellar energy gatherers on Cybertron. These units turned gathered energy into Two forms: Energon and Plasma Energy (the latter was potent, unstable, and destructive to mechanoids). Gigantic rocket boosters were also built to keep the planet aligned, for optimal life support around their home star. <br />
The noise of such an industry stirred Primus, who was hidden deep within Cybertron. When Primus emerged, he saw a planet teaming with machines like he had never seen before. They were strong &amp; versatile. They were exactly what he needed to prepare for the coming conflict with Unicron. Primus reproduced, and gave life to a few of the robots: some Gladiators, some Slaves. Primus wanted peaceful coexistence with the Quintessons, but upon discovering some of his Children, they quickly destroyed them. Every attempt a peace was met with the same response, death. The Quintessons viewed the Sparks as an infection and a threat to their way of life. They sought to kill every last one of Primus' Children. A war for survival had begun. To bolster his forces, Primus begat more Sparks to live within more robots. <br />
Primus and his children won a decisive battle at the planet's core, and Primus merged with the Supercomputer that ran the planetary factories, Vector Sigma. He placed his Life-force into a mobile receptacle to be carried by his Children, so that life could be spread. Only two of Primus' Children could access this \&quot;Matrix\&quot;, one from the Slave class named Primon, the other, from the Gladiator class, named Maximo. They became the leaders of their respective races. <br />
The Gladiator Class did most of the fighting, while the Slave Class kept up supply lines, repairs, and construction of new troops. <br />
The Quintessons were losing the battle quickly. As often as they would kill a thousand robots, two thousand more would be created. As a final effort, the Quintessons built an army of giant robots, called Dark Guardians. With them the Quintessons hoped to finally eradicate the rebels. They didn't count on the Matrix or the resourceful rebel Autobot known as A-3. The Dark Guardians inflicted many casualties among the robots. The Quintessons finally had the upper hand They had A-3 and his army cornered, ripe for destruction, but A-3 had developed a device called the Coda Remote, that could deactivate the Dark Guardians. <br />
At this point, A-3 activated the Coda Remote and shut down all of the Dark Guardians. The Quintessons lost their main advantage that day, but were able to retain control of much of the planet, until Primon used the Matrix to give life to the Dark Guardians (who afterwards became known only as Guardians). The Guardians joined Primon's and Maximo's rebels and together they drove the Quintessons from Cybertron. The Quintessons could not leave all of Cybertron's resources to the Rebels, then they would unstoppable. The Quintessons rigged Cybertron's greatest energy resource, the Plasma Energy Chamber, to overload any mechanoids that attempt to access it. The Energon facilities were safe in rebel control. <br />
The Quintessons would continue to spy on their \&quot;Creations\&quot; and would even abduct some for experimentation, to find some weakness. In time, they learned how to clone the Sparks of their abductees, although they \&quot;dumbed them down\&quot; for control purposes, and began production of a new type of servant. <br />
Thus begins the Golden age of Cybertron. <br />
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From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/5/2005 6:58 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(4 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;513.4 in reply to 513.1&nbsp;Transformers: A History - Chapter 3 Peace &amp; War <br />
With peace at hand, and fearing that his Children are not ready to fight Unicron, Primus goes back into his trance. Vector Sigma continues to function with Primus' intellect within its memory banks. The Matrix is used as communication with Primus, since his essence is mingled with that of Primon. Primon becomes a sort of Avatar of Primus. Primus &amp; Primon are joined at a Psychic level, but one so deep that Unicron isn't aware of it. <br />
At this time the Transformers could reproduce by splitting (as seen in G2 comics). <br />
Hundreds of thousands of years pass, and the Robots, who had adopted the names Autobot &amp; Decepticon for the Slave &amp; Gladiator class, respectively, coexisted peacefully. Many of the robots, who were previously known only by letter and number designations chose names for themselves, for example, A-3 changed his name to Alpha Trion. <br />
For millennia, Primon grew in popularity and respect from both sides. He became so respected that many Decepticons held his word above Maximo's. Maximo watched as more and more of his \&quot;children\&quot; turned their backs on him to follow Primon. <br />
Unicron watched Primus' children from far across the galaxy. He was not quite powerful enough to destroy Cybertron, so he concocted a plan to destroy Primus without having to come near him. Unicron would teleport some of Primus' children and keep them unconscious to study them. They were not unlike the ones that they had built with Primacron, but were much more powerful. Many that he abducted were given background programs to cause unrest and chaos among Primus' children. Maximo was one taken to Unicron. Unicron sensed his discontent. Unicron awoke Maximo. He made a proposal to Maximo. If he would bring the Matrix to Unicron, the Chaos Bringer would grant him his wildest dreams. Maximo was tempted, but felt that he could not betray his \&quot;father\&quot;. <br />
So, Unicron rewrote Maximo's Spark (or Lasercore) and Programming to mimic his own. There was very little of Primus left in his heart. After this Maximo was VERY willing to perform Unicron's task. But Unicron had put too much of himself into Maximo. <br />
Treachery filled Maximo's being. <br />
Maximo thought of a way to destroy Primus and Unicron. Maximo would steal the Matrix, the source of Primon's power &amp; wisdom, and merge with Primus for himself. Then He alone would rule with the Power of BOTH titans. <br />
When the time was right, he tried to knock Primon unconscious and then take the Matrix secretly, but Primon proved too powerful for Maximo to quietly subdue. Maximo killed Primon and took the Matrix. Upon accessing the Matrix, Maximo grew in size, strength, and intellect. He then changed his name to LIEGE MAXIMO. Due to the changes made by Unicron, the merge was not smooth and Liege Maximo was transformed into a hideous being. Several Autobots came to investigate the noises of the struggle, and found Liege Maximo standing over Primon's Body. He killed all but one (whom he had left for dead). He then returned back to the Decepticons and claimed sovereign rule of Cybertron, by Primus' own hand. <br />
The Survivor told the story of what happened to the other Autobots, and an outraged group of Autobots approached Castle Decepticon to bring Liege Maximo to justice. These were slaughtered without mercy by Maximo's elite guard. <br />
This and other diplomatic disasters touched off the 1st Cybertronian war. <br />
The Guardians, whom no one could match, quelled this war. The Matrix rejected Liege Maximo and was rescued by the Autobot who later became Prima, after an epic battle. Liege Maximo retreated into the depths of Cybertron, where he went into hiding, influencing events from the background and shadows. Many of the Original <br />
Autobots and Decepticons were destroyed during this war. <br />
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From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/5/2005 7:05 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(5 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;513.5 in reply to 513.1&nbsp;Transformers: A History - Chapter 4 Religion <br />
Hundreds of thousands of years pass. <br />
The Decepticons and Autobots mistrust of each other grows as time goes on. <br />
The two races seldom interact, and have even begun to dwell separately. <br />
Treatment of Autobots worsens in the Decepticon sectors until the Decepticons finally start enslaving the Autobots that wander too near their territories. <br />
This discovery of these acts leads to the Second Cybertronian War. It is a fierce, but short-lived war due again to the intervention of the Guardians. <br />
It was during this war that the Cybertronians develop the ability to transform. <br />
Meanwhile, the Quintessons secretly abduct several Cybertronians, and discover their former slaves' new ability. The end result is a limitless group of killing machines the Quintessons call Sharkticons. The Quintessons also use this new technology on some of their own, creating a new form of Quintesson warrior. They quietly watch Cybertron and wait for their chance to strike back at their rebellious creations. <br />
Prima is killed in the Second War. <br />
The Matrix is passed to a new Autobot leader, who becomes Prime Nova. At this time, there is a predetermined memory erasure of the former reproduction by division. This is instituted by Primus, and completely affects every Transformer. Now the only way for them to reproduce is either through Vector Sigma, or the Matrix. <br />
After this, attempts at reconciliation are started, and it looks as if they would succeed. <br />
During this age Primus is deified in a form of ancestor worship. This is started primarily by Liege Maximo, and the Cult of the Ultimate warrior is born. The Autobots who worship Primus become known as the Sons of Cybertron. Both groups destroy all records of Unicron's name, thinking it a source of evil. Unicron is only to be referred to as \&quot;The Chaos Bringer\&quot;. Also at this time a cult of the Chaos Bringer is started secretly. They alone possess knowledge of Unicron's name. Many of the religious leaders suppress the knowledge of the Quintessons and the slave origins of their races, seeking to instead focus on being the children of a deity. This is not too difficult, since very few of the first generation Autobots and Decepticons survived the First and Second Cybertronian Wars. The following details the Cybertronians' religious aspects: <br />
--The Sons of Cybertron-- <br />
The religion of the Autobots: <br />
They deify Primus and believe that he alone is their Creator, that Primus chose Cybertron as the final battleground for fight with the Chaos Bringer. <br />
They also believe that all mechanoids should stay on Cybertron and protect their sleeping creator. Regard all life as precious and worthy of existence. Refer to Primus' final guardian as \&quot;The Last Autobot\&quot;. Basic tenets include: <br />
Equality among Sentient beings <br />
Fight only when all peaceful means fail <br />
The end does not justify the means <br />
To them \&quot;Till all are one\&quot; means reuniting Primus' children. <br />
--The Ultimate Warriors-- <br />
The religion of the Decepticons: <br />
They also deify Primus and believe him to be their sole creator. <br />
They think that the best way to protect Primus is to take the fight to the Chaos Bringer, so that he will come no where near Primus. <br />
They hold that Cybertron should be a capitol to a vast Cybertronian Empire, utilizing every resource in the galaxy to fight the Chaos Bringer. <br />
They regard Primus' final guardian as \&quot;The Ultimate Warrior\&quot; <br />
Basic Tenets include: <br />
Esoteric warrior society (might makes right; the strongest shall lead) <br />
Honor driven (honor among themselves) <br />
Goal oriented (the end justifies the means philosophy) <br />
Believe that all other races should be subjugated to help in the battle to come. They are viewed as resources. \&quot;Till all are one\&quot; means that all shall live under one Decepticon Empire. <br />
--Souls of Cybertron-- <br />
Religion of some from both groups <br />
They deify Primus, believe he is their sole creator. <br />
They are caught in the middle: they believe that the Decepticons should fight, while the Autobots support them with supplies and repair facilities on Cybertron, while the Autobots are guarding Primus. <br />
They are indifferent to the civil war. <br />
They are xenophobic and believe that Cybertronians should stay uninvolved with Alien races. Call Primus' final guardian \&quot;the Soul of Cybertron\&quot; <br />
Basic Tenets vary; many divisions exist among this group. \&quot;Till all are one\&quot; means the day that distinction between Autobot &amp; Decepticon are done away with. Note: Most of the Souls of Cybertron will be wiped out in the 3rd, Great, War. The survivors either join one side or the other, or go into hiding) <br />
--Bearers of the Void-- <br />
Unicron Worshippers <br />
Deify Unicron, they believe Primus is dead <br />
Try to hamper all preparation for Unicron's coming <br />
Infiltrate other sects <br />
Cause mistrust between sects &amp; races <br />
Facilitate the rivalry and division between Autobots &amp; Decepticons <br />
Constantly seek to assassinate the Matrix Bearer. They are the only ones that know Unicron's true name; all others refer to Unicron as \&quot;the Chaos Bringer\&quot;, \&quot;god of darkness\&quot;, \&quot;god of the void\&quot;, &amp; \&quot;the fallen god\&quot;. Anyone who discovers them will either become one of them, or be sacrificed to Unicron. Basic Tenets include: Unicron will triumph The Universe will be consumed <br />
The Matrix is not Primus' Spark (or Lasercore), but a weapon developed by those who fear Unicron, to use against the Chaos Bringer All beings that refuse to bow to Unicron, must be destroyed The Autobots and Decepticons must never be allowed to unite Any means necessary to bring about Unicron's triumph must be enacted Secrecy is top priority, disclosure could bring unity to the Cybertronians, and punishment by Unicron \&quot;Till all are one\&quot; refers to Unicron's final triumph, and He has consumed everything and his chosen ones dwell on him. <br />
--Evolutionaries-- <br />
Don't believe in Primus or Unicron <br />
Believe that they evolved from Non-Living Machines that developed into Sentient Mechanoids. Some joined the Autobot Cause for Moral or Political reasons, to overthrow the Decepticons genocidal conquest. <br />
Others joined the Decepticons because they believe that they are the epitome of the perfect lifeform &amp; have the inherent right to rule all that they survey. Many pretend to follow another sect, often dwelling among them. \&quot;Bearers of the Void\&quot; ALWAYS kill Evolutionaries for their unbelief. With Evolutionaries, the end justifies the means, in most cases. No basic tenets. <br />
\&quot;Till all are one\&quot; is a political statement with varied meanings, to Evolutionaries. <br />
Thousands more years pass. <br />
As unity is finally claiming victory across Cybertron, tragedy strikes. <br />
The Bearers of the Void assassinate Prime Nova. While they fail to steal the Matrix, they succeed in implicating the Decepticons. The Matrix is passed to Sentinel Prime, who keeps war at bay for millenia. <br />
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From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/5/2005 7:10 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(6 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;513.6 in reply to 513.1&nbsp;Transformers: A History - Chapter 5 Icons and Cataclysms <br />
The Bearers of the Void use all of their resources to try to break up the unity spreading across Cybertron. They exploited the Ultimate Warrior's tenet of spreading Decepticon rule, and taking the final battle to Unicron, by pitting Decepticon rulers against Autobot leaders that advocate staying on Cybertron and preparing for the Chaos Bringer's coming. <br />
The Bearers convince the Decepticon leaders to utilize the ancient colossal Quintesson rocket engines to make Cybertron a mobile weapon. The Autobots vehemently oppose this action, so the Decepticon armies take control of the rocket boosters by force. They restore the engines, but are stopped from igniting the boosters, by the Guardian robots, led by a consortium of Autobot leaders. <br />
This is the final straw for Decepticon tolerance. <br />
Liege Maximo has three new Decepticons created and takes them to Vector Sigma to give them life. They declare themselves: \&quot;Soundwave\&quot;, \&quot;Shockwave\&quot; and the largest and strongest \&quot;Megatron\&quot;. These Decepticons were also given the newly developed and top secret ability of personal flight, as well as each possessing either strange abilities and/or massive firepower. <br />
These Decepticons were the first of a new army that would plunge Cybertron into the most destructive war yet, The 3rd Cybertronian War, also known as The Great War. Megatron slays Sentinel Prime, in hopes to steal the Matrix for himself, but the Matrix knows of Megatron's plan, and is secreted away by the oldest living Autobot, Alpha Trion. <br />
During the early stages of this war Megatron injures a young Autobot named Orion Pax. Orion is taken to Alpha Trion for repairs, who discovers that Orion Pax is the heir to the Matrix. <br />
After extensive reconstruction and merging with the Matrix, Orion Pax becomes Optimus Prime. <br />
Megatron rises in power and popularity among the Decepticons, surpassing or eliminating all that stand between him and complete control of the Decepticon military forces. No leader before has inspired or united the Decepticons as he does. Megatron forges the Decepticons into a single fighting entity bent on one goal: Peace through tyranny. <br />
Optimus Prime and Megatron clash again at the Temple of Boltax. The Temple of Boltax is the gathering place of the Underbase; a database of information gathered from the collective unconscious of every Transformers, as well as information gathered from sources from all over the universe. <br />
The information contained within is recorded on beams of concentrated light, which are contained within the body of Boltax. Boltax, known as the Grand Circuitmaster, has changed and adapted his body to be the receptacle of the Underbase, though he must be careful, for incomplete downloading of the Underbase can cause madness, and if a Cybertronian were to try to download the complete Underbase, death will result. <br />
Optimus Prime seeks out Boltax for wisdom concerning the war. He ventures across the treacherous terrain that has protected Boltax from outside influence, unaware that Megatron follows him. Optimus arrives and greets Boltax, who allows Optimus to safely load portions of the Underbase, but while Optimus bathes in the light of the Underbase, Megatron arrives and attacks. Optimus is injured in the attack, but doesn't stay down. Knowing that Megatron will be unstoppable if he is allowed to load the Underbase, Optimus triggers a chain reaction within Boltax, destroying the mystic, and launching the Underbase into space. Optimus views this act with shame, but it is this act that begins his great reputation among the Autobots. <br />
Elsewhere, two brilliant Cybertronian scientists, Skyfire and Starscream, leave Cybertron to explore a previously uncharted planet in a nearby star system. During the expedition Skyfire is lost. Starscream searches the planet, but never finds Skyfire. Upon his return, Starscream forsakes his quest for knowledge and fully commits himself to the Decepticon Cause, becoming one of the most vile and murderous soldiers in the Decepticon fleet. Eventually he rises to Aerospace Commander, second only to Megatron. <br />
Optimus Prime teaches the Autobots to fight back, even as the Guardians are exterminated one by one. The Autobots are gradually rebuilt into battle ready bodies and are able to fight the Decepticons to a stalemate. <br />
Megatron, ever plotting to fulfill his destiny in the Decepticon Cause, leads a successful raid on the colossal rocket boosters. The Decepticons fire up the engines, and move the Planet out of its orbit, destroying one of Cybertron's moons in the process. An Autobot attempt to override the Decepticon computer systems running the rockets to return Cybertron to its orbit fails miserably and the planet spins out of control into space. The rockets eventually burn themselves out, leaving Cybertron drifting aimlessly through space. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/5/2005 7:15 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(7 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;513.7 in reply to 513.6&nbsp;&gt;This all from another site, that in turn got it from <a href="http://www.transfandom.com">http://www.transfandom.com</a> , Most probably more on the way, stay sensor-active and save dataspace. Repeat. more on the way.&lt;&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/6/2005 12:17 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(8 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;513.8 in reply to 513.7&nbsp;&gt;Some of this was touched upon in earlier Transformers TV Episodes. The multipart Five Faces of Darkness... Four Faces? More than one face, lol, ...Of Darkness! The Quintessons return fully ready to reclaim what they view as stolen from them, namely the allegiance of The Autobots AND Decepticons! Also in another very notable and almost touching episode Jetfire is rediscovered on Earth and reunited with Starscream, and finding their paths forever separated, battle and 'fire sacrifices himself in an aerial clash with Starscream, seemingly perishing under the ice that had imprisoned him before. No worries folks, the character became so popular he was back into action but a few episodes later as if not much had happened. Plus, his figure, not only a rerun of RObotech's Veritech Fighter, was also a high seller and rakes in hundreds to this day!&lt;&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;toade &nbsp;2/10/2005 5:51 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(9 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;513.9 in reply to 513.8&nbsp;Gr. I had a lovely message all typed out to post earlier, then went offline for a bit, came back, and I had closed the blasted window! <br />
No matter. The message was simply full of awe to the Transfandom site which you posted the link to. I have mailed the site to request permission to use their stuff on MY SITE, so that could be pretty cool. In no time, through this other site and possibly through viewing episodes rented from the public library, I will so toadily be a transformer know-it-all. <br />
toade </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;toade &nbsp;2/10/2005 6:15 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(10 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;513.10 in reply to 513.9&nbsp;Oh yes. I was also going to mention that I have read that entire Transformer History. Most fascinating! <br />
toade </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/10/2005 10:27 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;toade &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(11 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;513.11 in reply to 513.9&nbsp;*I hope we slipped in under the radar in this one. lol. Kann actually brought this info over from a private server that hosts various graphics and text files. Whether THEY had permission to have it might not be relevant, that it's in a transformer's enthusiast site currently and NOW can make all the difference. If they wind up having a problem with what's posted here, it can be taken down Seconds after disproval. Kann's nothing if not a salvage fanatic, preserving history and all. Currently STILL awaiting a response from a very well done Transformers Beast Wars site that's gone unused for over a year now to graze their info for our uses before that link expires or otherwise fades into online obscurity.*</p>
 
<p>The Dark Sparkgoyle! Son of Unicron! </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/11/2005 1:35 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;toade &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(12 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;513.12 in reply to 513.10&nbsp;&gt;Ah there's more, there's so much more, the landfall on Earth, the return of Unicron, the ... Supergod Masterforce? ... {series continued in Japan for some seasons long after the north american audience said it's farewell to it} ... The Beast Wars, the Battle for the Spark, terraforming Cybertron? It's true, we get trees and squirells and all that cute type slag. Car Robots, Armada, Energon and we all eagerly await the live action movie coming in 2006 and directed by none other than famous film human, Stephen Spielberg!&lt; <br />
(think he's taking auditions? I'd love at least a drive-on role..,)</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;toade &nbsp;2/11/2005 3:56 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(13 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;513.13 in reply to 513.11&nbsp;I didn't mention this site, no worries. In case you're worried about transformer-fan-site owners coming in and demanding that your collection be terminated. All my own site. Figured I'd start out legalish anyways. Get permission to use stuff and whatnot. <br />
Hrm, are you saying that you didn't actually get that transformer history from that site? Haha, that might explain why I haven't received a reply yet. \&quot;What's this person smokin?! There's no history on our site!\&quot; <br />
toade </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/11/2005 5:31 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;toade &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(14 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;513.14 in reply to 513.13&nbsp;*Oh no see, taking from a taker is not quiiite as bad as taking from the owners, lol. Kann ran across some other dead space sites drifting through the net universe uninhabitated. <br />
Sadly, alot of transformer sites wind up like this, dead, empty, unupdated for months, years even. It's a tragedy!*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/5/2006 10:47 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(15 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;513.15 in reply to 513.14&nbsp;&gt;Wikipedia slaggin rocks, check this <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Transformers">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Transformers</a> out. For those interested in furthering your Transformers Education.&lt;</p>
 
<p>What do you guys think, is this solid gold or what lol.&lt; :B</p><div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;23&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;&gt;Thankies, bunky, erh cut an paste's gettin snippier by and by, oh well lol.&lt;
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;132&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;I have a stash of IRCs from the old talkcity days (gods it feels good to say that!) I wonder if they can be adapted, or am I just addlepated, to access new or different channels?
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;132&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;Any network or channel should work - the channels you had before may have expired, but they will just need to be registered again.&quot;
&quot;132&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>E-mail message   <br />
Subject: Chat Guestbook Options <br />
Chatroom is at <a href="http://www.chatzy.com/380666505402">http://www.chatzy.com/380666505402</a> Check out The Brimstone Litterbox! Chatzy - Feral Gates SpeakEasy[Chat]room! <a href="http://www.chatzy.com/383355844692">http://www.chatzy.com/383355844692</a> <a href="http://www.cbox.ws">http://www.cbox.ws</a> <a href="http://www2.cbox.ws/box/?boxid=1059549">http://www2.cbox.ws/box/?boxid=1059549</a> Ok, now Here Cbox Address: <a href="http://cbox.ws/?BarnCat">http://cbox.ws/?BarnCat</a> This link to me Cbox Address: <a href="http://www2.cbox.ws/box/?boxid=1059549&amp;boxtag=6366&amp;sec=form">http://www2.cbox.ws/box/?boxid=1059549&amp;boxtag=6366&amp;sec=form</a> <br />
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&lt;iframe frameborder=\&quot;0\&quot; width=\&quot;160\&quot; height=\&quot;305\&quot; src=\&quot;http://www3.cbox.ws/box/?boxid=2744559&amp;boxtag=4488&amp;sec=main\&quot; marginheight=\&quot;2\&quot; marginwidth=\&quot;2\&quot; scrolling=\&quot;auto\&quot; allowtransparency=\&quot;yes\&quot; name=\&quot;cboxmain\&quot; style=\&quot;border:#FFFFFF 1px solid;\&quot; id=\&quot;cboxmain\&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;br/&gt; <br />
&lt;iframe frameborder=\&quot;0\&quot; width=\&quot;160\&quot; height=\&quot;75\&quot; src=\&quot;http://www3.cbox.ws/box/?boxid=2744559&amp;boxtag=4488&amp;sec=form\&quot; marginheight=\&quot;2\&quot; marginwidth=\&quot;2\&quot; scrolling=\&quot;no\&quot; allowtransparency=\&quot;yes\&quot; name=\&quot;cboxform\&quot; style=\&quot;border:#FFFFFF 1px solid;border-top:0px\&quot; id=\&quot;cboxform\&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt; <br />
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<p>Some old some new expired and rewired links from the phorum and elsewheres on the net lol. What I meant to say is I have different IRC Interfaces that can probably be set and saved to new channels once one is decided on A couple are hangerson from MSN, the others were the freeware type TalkCity ones done up by VVILL I might even have one of TemprinceXIV's.</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
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<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;155&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<font face="Times New Roman">Subject: New Rules For 2007 <br />
"George Carlin's" New Rules For 2007<br />
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New Rule: Stop giving me that pop-up ad for classmates.com! There's a reason you don't talk to people for 25 years. Because you don't particularly like them! Besides, I already know what the captain of the football team is doing these days--mowing my lawn.<br />
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New Rule: Don't eat anything that's served to you out a window unless you're a seagull. People are acting all shocked that a human finger was found in a bowl of Wendy's chili. <br />
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Hey, it cost less than a dollar. What did you expect it to contain? Trout?<br />
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New Rule: Ladies, leave your eyebrows alone. Here's how much men care about your eyebrows: do you have two of them? Okay, we're done.<br />
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New Rule: There's no such thing as flavored water. There's a whole aisle of this crap at the supermarket, water, but without that watery taste. <br />
Sorry, but flavored water is called a soft drink. You want flavored water? <br />
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Pour some scotch over ice and let it melt. That's your flavored water.<br />
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New Rule: I'm not the cashier! By the time I look up from sliding my card, entering my PIN number, pressing "Enter," verifying the amount, deciding, no, I don't want cash back, and pressing "Enter" again, the kid who is supposed to be ringing me up is standing there eating my Almond Joy.<br />
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New Rule: Just because your tattoo has Chinese characters in it doesn't make you spiritual. It's right above the crack of your ass. And it translates to "beef with broccoli." <br />
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The last time you did anything spiritual, you were praying to God you weren't pregnant. You're not spiritual. You're just high.<br />
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New Rule: I don't need a bigger mega M&Ms. If I'm extra hungry for M&Ms, <br />
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I'll go nuts and eat two.<br />
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New Rule: No more gift registries. <br />
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You know, it used to be just for weddings. Now it's for babies and new homes and graduations from rehab. <br />
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Picking out the stuff you want and having other people buy it for you isn't gift giving<br />
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New Rule: and this one is long <br />
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overdue: No more bathroom attendants. After I zip up, some guy is offering me a towel and a mint. I can't even tell if he's supposed to be there, or just some freak with a fetish. I don't want to be on your web cam, dude. I just want to wash my hands.<br />
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New Rule: When I ask how old your toddler is, I don't need to know in months. "27 Months." "He's two," will do just fine. He's not a cheese. And I didn't really care in the first place.<br />
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New Rule: If you ever hope to be a credible adult and want a job that pays better than minimum wage, then for God's sake don't pierce or tattoo every available piece of flesh. If so, then plan your future around saying" Do you want fries with that?"<br />
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But seriously, we'll have rules set up and ready pretty soon. Til then please exert common sense with moderate insanity, an open mind, and adaptable sense of what is humorous. <br />
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If you're pretty sure you won't EVER like us, or this site, or both, save yourself the serving and the horse you logged in on.
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;154&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>Sorry 'bout that, just in case, MMWRPG stands for:</p>

<p>Massively</p>

<p>Multiplayer</p>

<p>Wireless</p>

<p>Role</p>

<p>Playing</p>

<p>Game.</p>

<p>(Def: It's kinda a newer exclusivey catchy niche market term for a cult following gathering of hardcore elite and legendary Cellphone and handheld wireless or PDA Adventurers!)</p>

<p>(Read: Phonerds.)</p>

<p>(LOL: Jk!)</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
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Lemme try, w/o line breaks, plain old enabled. It worked yes? Let's see..,
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[Agrajag helps out]<div class="sig">{Shade Happens!}</div>&quot;
&quot;154&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>Thank You AgraJag! I was about to resort to posting up the straight link lol <a href="http://catbox.cbox.ws">http://catbox.cbox.ws</a>/ and I have it up as my clan tag banner to get an idea of who from the old Shade site still wants to keep in touch but so far it's desert wind and crickets, I'm feeling the love lol. Anyways:</p>

<p>BarnCat {CAT}<br />
Clan Leader, <br />
Disgusted Jester,<br />
Itinerant?Bard,<br />
Almost bored<br />
and Cynical,<br />
Current base<br />
Somewhere deep<br />
Underground<br />
Finally..,<br />
DONATE {CAT} FREE GEAR DAMN YOUR BONES! (devil)</p>
<div class="sig">{Shade Happens!}</div>&quot;
&quot;154&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;LoL, Okay I'm not getting it. I'm probably missing just one small miniscule microcosmic detail that should be as plain as the nose on my face. The Links are good though! (nod)
<div class="sig">{Shade Happens!}</div>&quot;
&quot;156&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;
&quot;156&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;{CAT}: ChAoTic aNiMaL TrIbE!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/3/2006 7:46 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.1&nbsp;{CAT} <a href="http://community-2.webtv.net/Stargoyle/CAT/">http://community-2.webtv.net/Stargoyle/CAT/</a> <br />
*I'm inviting all Metaphorumers ta come on in and help make this place look busy, lol. We're a Clan of Chaos, of Nature, and a more Primal mindset. We've moved beyond where Civilization has failed to establish order, by refusing to depend on or accept any order/s. It's all a Game, it's all Good, it's all in fun, now get out into the [World] and terrorize something!*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/5/2006 4:47 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(2 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.2 in reply to 856.1&nbsp;<br />
SORRY...I AM TOO BUSY FIXING MY TEMPLE!!!!<br />
I need help there!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1/5/2006 6:55 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.3 in reply to 856.2&nbsp;Whattya need help with?</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;1/5/2006 9:51 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(4 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.4 in reply to 856.2&nbsp;Indeed, what do you need? Gnome control?? <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/6/2006 3:40 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(5 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.5 in reply to 856.4&nbsp;<br />
I NEED TO CLEAN ALL THE COW POO POO IN THERE!<br />
GIVE ME A HAND!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;1/6/2006 1:52 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(6 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.6 in reply to 856.5&nbsp;Meta, you can take this one. (Y) !! <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/6/2006 4:58 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(7 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.7 in reply to 856.6&nbsp;*This one's not in my job description, gnome poo cleaner, hell no. Ask Bigfoot or Aluminus, I'm.... busy... preserving dignity, lol.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/6/2006 5:02 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(8 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.8 in reply to 856.6&nbsp;{CAT}<br />
You have just entered the simulated Townsite of {name still being thought of}, a Webpage for {CAT}: ChAoTic aNiMaL TrIbE and friends! {This page/site is in no way officially affiliated with Shade/CosmicInfinity or it's associated clients.}<br />
&nbsp;<br />
View the Characters of {CAT}! <br />
BarnCat! <br />
Trik <br />
Yellow <br />
Condok <br />
Felinara <br />
Eaglex <br />
&nbsp;<br />
The {CAT} Inspiration?: <br />
={^(|).(|)^}= <br />
\&quot;Why Cats? Why ChAoTic aNiMaLs? Ask yourself, in the wilds of Shade, where the Noble are Treacherous, the Dangerous are Hungry, the Righteous are Deceitful, the Arrogant are Cowards and the only the Wild are Free. Better a true Darkness, than a false and flickering Light. We Serve Chaos by Being Chaos, Living Chaos, Expressing Chaos. And through it all, we do it Our Way. Nothing is Dictated to us, though we do listen and hear, we remain ChAoTically neutral. We're not a Clan so much as we are a species, an order, a breed, a title bestowed, or a TrIbE!\&quot; <br />
Shade: CHAOS RULES! <br />
&nbsp;<br />
The {CAT} Motto, {CAT} Creed &amp; {CAT} Philosophy!: <br />
\&quot;In Shade, there are two types of warrior, predator and prey. Forgetting this can prove deadly. If it attacks like a monster, pursues like a monster, treat it like any other monster. Defend, retreat, bait, evade, hunt. Don't Gloat at it, don't Plead at it, don't Argue with it, do not play with your food. Be at peace like a Bog Wraith or be as unrelenting as a Stone Golem or be as strong as any Dragon or crafty as any Demon. But Carry yourself with reserve, dignity, respect. Respect the Respectable. <br />
Ignore the Ignorant. The rules are, there is no rules. Shade will know you by your actions and words, and will reward or punish you accordingly. <br />
Often it will be with no Honor or Fairness, You can Benefit or Burn by this ecosystem, it's all a balance. Death is only a temporary setback, Life is just one big game/hunt, to err is only human, but to Adapt to the Chaos we must be Animals.\&quot; <br />
&nbsp;<br />
Welcome to the Wild Side! <br />
\&quot;All are Welcome, Some may even Stay, Many could Arrive, but Few should Return.\&quot; <br />
{Site still pretty much under constrction, but ready for use, watch your step though, bipeds. Trippy items within!}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/6/2006 5:17 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(9 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.9 in reply to 856.8&nbsp;*On the previous pagepost I tried outlining a basic clan philosophy and intro to the clan and it's members. The music and assisting graphics came from a very good Email sigsite by Norbert26 off his Halloween selections. It all interacted with the webtv default in a very odd, but intersting fashion, so I opted to keep it!* <br />
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Chat-hub [Pub] <br />
If there's Nobody Home? ChatBot BarnCatDrgN! <br />
- Feral Gates SpeakEasy[Chat]room! The User-moderated Public use General Chat! <br />
- Shade Denizens, Trik's Chat/Message site, for Strategizing? Theorizing? And Realizing! <br />
- ThE BrImStOnE LiTtErBoX!: [Chat] Got a Gripe? a StrongSmelling Opinion? Keep it off the ShadeBoard, send it to Hell, Bury it in the Brimstone Litterbox! <br />
- {CAT}Clan YeowlCall News/Blog! Sorry, this one's a read-only format. <br />
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Catskills [Training] <br />
KNIGHTS ERRANT - Darkness and Chaos and how to Do it Right! <br />
Shade for mobile by Cosmic Games, CosmicInfinity's Shade Site/Forum! <br />
Shade Spoilers - Maps Tables Charts and more and more! <br />
Shadow Clans - Be as the Blade! Play with Honor, Play smarter, not harder. <br />
The Shade Board <a href="http://www.cgshade.com">www.cgshade.com</a> - Who's Online ... probably even watching you TOO! <br />
WGR Wireless Gaming Review: Cellphone Gaming Site/Forum! <br />
The MetaPhorum! Home of The Cellphorum, enjoy it while it's still here <br />
<a href="http://www.Wikipedia.com">www.Wikipedia.com</a> the Online Encyclopedia, Ideal for looking up stuff like Epee, Cutlass &amp; Ogre, and other important stuff. <br />
<a href="http://www.Monstrous.com">www.Monstrous.com</a> , online resource for researching Monsters, Dragons, Demons, Zombies, Ghosts and Kenders. <br />
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{CAT}erwauling [Music], A Shade/{CAT} Soundtrack! {We do requests! We Sometimes even post em Here!} <br />
Where I get Alot of my tunes!, Intro! </p>

<p>*This page enjoyed an abundance of fun links, chatzy rooms, music links and cool sites. They're all still worth a look too.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/6/2006 5:23 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(10 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.10 in reply to 856.8&nbsp;*Dunno really what I'm trying to do with this page, lol. Just some misc.garbage I guess.* <br />
[Shops] Open 24 hours a week of 7 days! <br />
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[Bank] <br />
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[World] <br />
Real Life stuff, lol, why not? <br />
E-mail message <br />
Subject: yah what he said <br />
I'm surprised CBS let him get away with this even though I think he is right. <br />
AMEN ANDY ROONEY ! <br />
Right on, Andy Rooney! <br />
Andy Rooney said on \&quot;60 Minutes\&quot; a few weeks back: <br />
I don't think being a minority makes you a victim of anything except numbers. The only things I can think of that are truly discriminatory are things like the United Negro College Fund, Jet Magazine, Black Entertainment Television, and Miss Black America. Try to have things like the United Caucasian College Fund, Cloud Magazine, White Entertainment Television, or Miss White America; and see what happens...Jesse Jackson will be knocking down your door. <br />
Guns do not make you a killer. I think killing makes you a killer. You can kill someone with a baseball bat or a car, but no one is trying to ban you from driving to the ball game. <br />
I believe they are called the Boy Scouts for a reason, that is why there are no girls allowed. Girls belong in the Girl Scouts! ARE YOU LISTENING MARTHA BURKE? <br />
I think that if you feel homosexuality is wrong, it is not a phobia, it is an opinion. <br />
I have the right \&quot;NOT\&quot; to be tolerant of others because they are different, weird, or tick me off. <br />
When 70% of the people who get arrested are black, in cities where 70% of the population is black, that is not racial profiling, it is the Law of Probability. <br />
I believe that if you are selling me a milkshake, a pack of cigarettes, a newspaper or a hotel room, you must do it in English! As a matter of fact, if you want to be an American citizen, you should have to speak English! <br />
My father and grandfather didn't die in vain so you can leave the countries you were born in to come over and disrespect ours. <br />
I think the police should have every right to shoot your sorry ass if you threaten them after they tell you to stop. If you can't understand the word \&quot;freeze\&quot; or \&quot;stop\&quot; in English, see the above lines. <br />
I don't think just because you were not born in this country, you are qualified for any special loan programs, government sponsored bank loans or tax breaks, etc., so you can open a hotel, coffee shop, trinket store, or any other business. <br />
We did not go to the aid of certain foreign countries and risk our lives in wars to defend their freedoms, so that decades later they could come over here and tell us our constitution is a living document; and open to their interpretations. <br />
I don't hate the rich. I don't pity the poor. <br />
I know pro wrestling is fake, but so are movies and television. That doesn't stop you from watching them. <br />
I think Bill Gates has every right to keep every penny he made and continue to make more. If it ticks you off, go and invent the next operating system that's better, and put your name on the building. <br />
It doesn't take a whole village to raise a child right, but it does take a parent to stand up to the kid; and smack their little behinds when necessary, and say \&quot;NO!\&quot; <br />
I think tattoos and piercing are fine if you want them, but please don't pretend they are a political statement. And, please, stay home until that new lip ring heals. I don't want to look at your ugly infected mouth as you serve me French fries! <br />
I am sick of \&quot;Political Correctness.\&quot; <br />
I know a lot of black people, and not a single one of them was born in Africa; so how can they be \&quot;African-Americans\&quot;? Besides, Africa is a continent. I don't go around saying I am a European-American because my great, great, great, great, great, great grandfather was from Europe. I am proud to be from America and nowhere else <br />
And if you don't like my point of view, tough... <br />
{The thoughts and opinions of Andy Rooney do not necessarily reflect those of {CAT} although he does have alot of good thinks here!} <br />
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[Clans], the Clansites, the Fansites! <br />
clan PoA :: Pillars of Autumn, Dragon Elite Page/Forum <br />
CTC-SOC-NoC Forums - <br />
GRM - <br />
LOTRevolution!: A Board of the Rings, Fansite f... <br />
LOTRVERIZON, Msn VZW LOTR Site. <br />
RUNESCAPE/DEADCALM - Home <br />
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TOS, Legal, Terms of Service, Me on a powertrip! <br />
If Opinions are like åßßholes and everyone's got one, how can some people still be so fulla ߪ&thorn;? Such Talent, Contortionist? Foot in Mouth, but Head up åßß, daaamn. May you One day Realize that, outside of your fantastic realm of the mind, you still don't matter. All the Brains in the World won't make a person smarter. <br />
Give a man a Fish, he'll eat for a day, give a man a fishing pole, he'll probably choke on it! Fool you Once, shame on Me, Fool you Twice shame on me for picking on someone less fortunate. It's not Nice to stare with your Mind full. I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed person! Don't sheat the wetty spits. <br />
Ignorance is Bliss, Ignore someone Special TODAY! {You expected Rules? If ya Need to follow Rules, go ahead, I certainly don't mind.} <br />
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[Feedback] {or as we calls it here \&quot;humor\&quot;!} </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;The2MetaCatZ &nbsp;1/9/2006 8:44 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(11 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.11 in reply to 856.10&nbsp;Hiss Vault! › Create New Post — WordPress<br />
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Catclans new Blog we hear is the Cats Meow!&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/13/2006 2:38 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(12 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.12 in reply to 856.11&nbsp;*Signatures, Sign In!* :yin{There are some Qualities - - some Incorporate / Things, That have a Double / Life, which thus is made A type of that Twin / Entity which Springs from Matter and Light, evinced in Solid / and / Shade.}:yin ~Edgar Allan Poe, \&quot;Silence\&quot;.  ChAoTic aNiMaL TrIbE!: Chaos is in our Nature! Plays the role of \&quot;BarnCat!\&quot; in Shade!  Has Starred in: {Nfa} / {Trk} / {PoA} / {EGO} / {CAT}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;1/14/2006 4:12 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(13 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.13 in reply to 856.12&nbsp;That cat is SO gross man! Ewwww! lol. And the sloganizer, man, so lame! Yep, I'm all criticisms today. &lt;TRIPPY!!&gt; I'm eating pizza, I'm allowed to be rotten!<br />
Aqrn</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;1/14/2006 4:13 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(14 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.14 in reply to 856.12&nbsp;And yes, I realize that that post made little to know sense towards the end. Yeah, just kind of all fell apart. Oi. <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/15/2006 4:06 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(15 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.15 in reply to 856.14&nbsp;*Sense is overrated, if ya wanna hang in this clan, you have to abandon a little sense, lol. Sense is useless and gets in the way of fun.* <br />
{If ya wanna apply to be a charter member, nonplaying but associated somehow lemme know and I can add your name to the species! The numbers will look fantastic, lol, nobody messes with 'Phorumers man, noone.}</p>
<div class="sig">{Shade Happens!}</div>&quot;
&quot;156&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;{CAT}: ChAoTic aNiMaL TrIbE!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;1/16/2006 9:19 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(16 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.16 in reply to 856.15&nbsp;I'm not sure that my name should be affiliated with such a shadey-looking site. &lt;Snickers!&gt; You definitely need to work on the colour scheme there. I'm not sure if you can see all of those fancy colours with your super-cool webTV machine, but that pansy blue doesn't show up real great over that tealish pansy green. And WHAT happened to that poor cat in the background? It's face is so GONE! Oh oh, and why the next page thing? Don't you know that that is SO TOTALLY outdated? People don't do that any more man. You need links, and descriptions. Sorry to say, but {CAT} needs order! and some style. But I do like the {CAT}erwauling thing. I pulled one of those on my site for the cat-convos. <br />
Please forgive my criticisms. You need to take some web dev courses or something man. &gt;:) <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/16/2006 1:33 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(17 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.17 in reply to 856.16&nbsp;*OUch ouch ouch and ouch. <br />
Webtv's nextpage comes from its outdated solutions to pageloads and slow dialups. after so many additions to it, they give you a warning to add in a page break or it causes this.<br />
Steel Blue was supposed to appear on a black background, with the webtv default obscured, instead it wound up overlaid, in a real interesting way, at first.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;1/19/2006 5:11 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(18 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.18 in reply to 856.17&nbsp;It's hard to read... Ya know? &lt;Shudders...&gt; Keep up the hard work man. :) <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/25/2006 1:29 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(19 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.19 in reply to 856.18&nbsp;*I've just recently changed page style to something a bit more Buttoned, but not sure if I'll settle for that. <br />
Btw, {CAT}s rule! We already got 2 of em here already. Me as BarnCat, and HrnyWlf as Trik, the others have yet to arrive, as do other Shaders and middle earthlings and mechwarriors.... and... this kinda makes this whole info folder's existence a bit iffy, lol. <br />
Oh well, ok, a little longer and we'll see! ....waitwaitwaitwait...*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;1/26/2006 4:20 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(20 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.20 in reply to 856.19&nbsp;That's looking substantially better. I particularly like the way things line up on the second page. It would probably benefit with another background change, but it's looking better. (Y) I can READ it! <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;1/26/2006 4:24 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(21 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.21 in reply to 856.19&nbsp;There are some free background textures at <a href="http://www.grsites.com/textures/dgrey001.shtml">http://www.grsites.com/textures/dgrey001.shtml</a>. You can select any colour ya want, and it will dish you out loads of funness. <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;1/26/2006 4:28 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(22 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.22 in reply to 856.19&nbsp;Er, and a nice white div with a coloured border would look pretty good over one of those backgrounds, too. I'm seeing such great possibilities! <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Guest&nbsp;1/29/2006 6:00 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(23 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.23 in reply to 856.22&nbsp;*Wtf, I'm logged in as Stargoyle, right? Blah, no matter, anyways, I was thinking over either bringing al that over here or adding in a small miniforum to There.*&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;1/29/2006 6:47 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(24 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.24 in reply to 856.23&nbsp;I think it would be best to bring it aaall over here, because there are already people here, and I'm thinking people won't be leaving here to go there. Me thinks. <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Guest&nbsp;1/30/2006 1:15 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(25 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.25 in reply to 856.24&nbsp;*I'm in wholehearted agreeance, other clansites are running on Proboards systems, while good and totally customizable still somewhat limited, lol.* <br />
{I'll go get it, lol!}</p>

<p>Message 26 of 98 was Deleted&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Guest&nbsp;1/30/2006 1:29 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(27 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.27 in reply to 856.1&nbsp;\&quot;Pleased to eat you, no w you know my game.\&quot;  ={^(|).(|)^}= </p>
 
<p> <br />
Shade: CHAOS RULES! <br />
The {CAT} Clan 'Blog is at: <a href="http://barncat.wordpress.com">http://barncat.wordpress.com</a>/ &nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Guest&nbsp;1/30/2006 1:32 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(28 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.28 in reply to 856.1&nbsp;*Preserving the Code though, good stuff that took forever to find, lol.*<br />
\&quot;All are Welcome, Some may even Stay, Many could Arrive, but Few should Return.\&quot; <br />
&lt;IMG SRC=\&quot;http://cgi.boingdragon.com/count/cattrackings/0.gif\&quot; WIDTH=49 HEIGHT=87&gt; <br />
{Site still pretty much under constrction, but ready for use, watch your step though, bipeds. Trippy items within!}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Guest&nbsp;1/30/2006 1:32 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(29 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.29 in reply to 856.1&nbsp;*ack, double post!* \&quot;All are Welcome, So me may even Stay, Many could Arrive, but Few should Return.\&quot;  {Site still pretty much under constrction, but ready for use, watch your step though, bipeds. Trippy items within!} &nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Guest&nbsp;1/30/2006 1:34 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(30 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.30 in reply to 856.1&nbsp;</p>
<div class="sig">{Shade Happens!}</div>&quot;
&quot;156&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;{CAT}: ChAoTic aNiMaL TrIbE!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Guest&nbsp;1/30/2006 1:36 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(31 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.31 in reply to 856.1&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Guest&nbsp;1/30/2006 1:37 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(32 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.32 in reply to 856.1&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Guest&nbsp;1/30/2006 1:39 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(33 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.33 in reply to 856.1&nbsp; *A pic I like to think of as how royal my character'd ever friggin look, it's decent!*&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/30/2006 1:43 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(34 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.34 in reply to 856.1&nbsp;*Now to get the choicest cuts in subchats, lift them slowly and steadily now, there are people inside. None the wiser. easy does it now, and I'll open the doors and let em know where we put them, after they come out from under sedation, lol.* <br />
{Brb!}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/30/2006 1:48 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(35 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.35 in reply to 856.1&nbsp;http://www.pandorabots.com/pandora/talk?botid=a0bcea9e5e35f359 <br />
<a href="http://www.chatzy.com/383355844692">http://www.chatzy.com/383355844692</a> <br />
*Okay, the first one was an attempted dedicated Shadegame Chatbot, the second link is the first draft feral gates chatlink, it debuted on the first shade webpage I had.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/30/2006 1:54 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(36 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.36 in reply to 856.1&nbsp;http://www.chatzy.com/479135097024 <a href="http://www.chatzy.com/854680404226">http://www.chatzy.com/854680404226</a> <a href="http://www.chatzy.com/875306770504">http://www.chatzy.com/875306770504</a><br />
*Okay the first two links are Me and Trik's ultra L33T Messageboard/Chatzies, fun and easy to use and the last one's a Bulletin page, givin you guys a look at the inner workings of one of the most openly secretive clans in Shade. If you try them out I do ask but 2 things. Be respectful, represent The MetaPhorum, tell em I sent ya!*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/30/2006 1:56 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(37 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.37 in reply to 856.1&nbsp;*I go now to destroy the page, we have the occupants safely shipped over here, we can now condemn decontaminate and deconstruct safely, let's make explosion noises. Brb!*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/1/2006 2:53 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(38 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.38 in reply to 856.37&nbsp; Lion-O  Cheetara  Panthro  Tigra  Jaga  Ben Gali  Pumyra  Lynxo  WilyKat     Mummra, in his old mummy weak form. Another villain.  Mummra in his super duper strong evil form. *Niiice!*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;2/1/2006 3:57 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(39 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.39 in reply to 856.38&nbsp;GAG HACK HURRAH! <br />
I just made a blog the other day with wordpress too! How long have you had yours? And how do I post!! I demand access! Well, ya know, heh. I thought I should be able to comment, but it seems that I cannot, and wordpress doesn't exactly let me MAKE a login, hurrr. K. Calm. <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/2/2006 2:15 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(40 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.40 in reply to 856.39&nbsp;[The cat's had hiss vault for maybe almost a month now, but he's seriously considering moving it here, when he consolidates, he really does. Wouldn't a BlogPhorum just rock?]&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;2/2/2006 3:02 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;(41 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.41 in reply to 856.40&nbsp;Hell yeah! I'm all about posting whatever the hell I wanna talk about. Here, I feel like I SHOULD be posting on some sort of subject. I, however, usually do not. I like my blog. :) <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CONDOK &nbsp;2/2/2006 11:01 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(42 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.42 in reply to 856.8&nbsp;THE NAME OF THE TOWN HAS TO BE CAT-ACLISM.<br />
SOUNDS GOOD HEY BARN</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/3/2006 3:20 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(43 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.43 in reply to 856.42&nbsp;Hell yeah, I'm all for it, might be another move or rename for the folders, but I got a good idea about this feeling. <br />
And Welcome Condok of the {CAT} Clan and Shade to our humble abode, the BarnCat/Stargoyle is somewhere around here.<br />
Just follow the shedding fur trail, not to be confused with the bigfoot hairs and cybertronian rust and dustbunnies and fidget droppings, this place is a zoo, lol. <br />
The2Metacatz and The2AqrnCats cat toys laying all around are fun too, ack. <br />
Yes, it is a Cat-aclysm, lol!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/3/2006 4:17 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;CONDOK &nbsp;(44 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.44 in reply to 856.43&nbsp;*What Meta said!<br />
And doesn't this site just kick proboard åßß¿? heheh. <br />
Trik and Reygar and Raiven are already here, they drop in from time to time as well.*</p>
<div class="sig">{Shade Happens!}</div>&quot;
&quot;156&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;{CAT}: ChAoTic aNiMaL TrIbE!</p>

<p>Message 46 of 98 was Deleted&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/7/2006 1:37 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(47 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.47 in reply to 856.44&nbsp;[Well we do have that one now usable folder if someone wants ta help clear out the gnome and cow poo. I got a start on it a night or two ago, but there's alot of stuff there and some of it actually salvagable for the religions mythologies end of things. So sad Zagreo had to go, but a few of his names have been left alone, presumably to give each account their one last chance? Meta works in mysterious weird ways, lol. As for the {CAT}sters, fear not, your fearless furball is a welcomed guest of my Bag End Hobbiton residence and is looking healthier by the day. We just need his brains there for maybe a bit longer.]&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/12/2006 2:37 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(48 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.48 in reply to 856.47&nbsp;*Aawwwh!*  {Aint he just so cuuute?}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;2/12/2006 1:25 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(49 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.49 in reply to 856.48&nbsp;eeeYeah. He sure is Star. Cute as a bug, yes he is. <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/12/2006 2:07 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(50 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.50 in reply to 856.49&nbsp;*Actually, we leave the form over function thinking to the other groups and clans, we're not cute, we're mean, we kick puppies and steal candy from babies and staff, even occasionally daring to turn in library books up to 3 days late.*<br />
{Still, that puppy is kinda cute, in a rough kinda way.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/2006 2:13 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(51 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.51 in reply to 856.50&nbsp;Re: BannerCat 3.1   __________________ When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us. --Alexander Graham Bell THanks for the Quote, Raiven, lol. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;3/1/2006 2:30 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(52 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.52 in reply to 856.15&nbsp;{Advanced Litterbox Cleanings, yes, totally stupid here, but to totally clean out messages from the Shade vBulletin system you have to go back to the beginning! Sent Items, Tracking, etc etc} <br />
Humorous Quotes about Cats <br />
No matter how much cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens&nbsp;<br />
~ Abraham Lincoln<br />
Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.~ Anon<br />
There are many intelligent species in the universe. They are all owned by cats.&nbsp;<br />
~ Anon<br />
If a dog jumps in your lap, it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing, it is because your lap is warmer. ~ Alfred North Whitehead<br />
Cats always seem so very wise, when staring with their half-closed eyes.&nbsp;<br />
Can they be thinking, ''I'll be nice, and maybe she will feed me twice?''<br />
~ Bette Midler<br />
The cat could very well be man's best friend but would never stoop to admitting it. ~ Doug Larson<br />
One cat just leads to another. ~ Ernest Hemingway<br />
The phrase 'domestic cat' is an oxymoron. ~ George Will<br />
I've met many thinkers and many cats, but the wisdom of cats is infinitely superior. ~ Hippolyte Taine<br />
Cats are smarter than dogs. You can not get eight cats to pull a sled through snow.<br />
~ Jeff Valdez<br />
A home without a cat--and a well-fed, well-petted and properly revered cat--may be a perfect home, perhaps, but how can it prove title? ~ Mark Twain<br />
A cat is more intelligent than people believe, and can be taught any crime. ~ Mark Twain<br />
Of all God's creatures there is only one that cannot be made the slave of the lash. That one is the cat. If man could be crossed with a cat it would improve man, but it would deteriorate the cat. ~ Mark Twain<br />
That cat will write her autograph all over your leg if you let her. ~ Mark Twain<br />
You may say a cat uses good grammar. Well, a cat does -- but you let a cat get excited once; you let a cat get to pulling fur with another cat on a shed, nights, and you'll hear grammar that will give you the lockjaw. Ignorant people think it's the noise which fighting cats make that is so aggravating, but it ain't so; it's the sickening grammar they use. ~ Mark Twain&nbsp;<br />
Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.&nbsp;<br />
~ Mary Bly<br />
When I play with my cat, who knows whether I do not make her more sport than she makes me? ~ Michael de Montaigne<br />
Some people say that cats are sneaky, evil, and cruel. True, and they have many other fine qualities as well. ~ Missy Dizick<br />
If cats could talk, they wouldn't. ~ Nan Porter<br />
Authors like cats because they are such quiet, lovable, wise creatures, and cats like authors for the same reasons. ~ Robertson Davies<br />
To bathe a cat takes brute force, perseverance, courage of conviction and a cat. The last ingredient is usually hardest to come by. ~ Stephen Baker<br />
{Just one of many artifacts dug up too good to delete permanently}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;3/3/2006 1:05 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(53 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.53 in reply to 856.52&nbsp;I like the 'evil-cat stickperson'. Heh. And I've washed cats juussst fine. Ag was the one that was urinated on in the tub. :D <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;3/3/2006 1:47 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(54 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.54 in reply to 856.53&nbsp;*They does that when they're highly emotionally upset, or immersed in hot water, lol. That's why a good presoak is cool before you actually boil em down otherwise your veggies and sauces and other blends you add will sour.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;3/11/2006 11:11 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(55 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.55 in reply to 856.54&nbsp;{CAT} &amp; Cellphorum Exclusive news. Stuff that's too hot for the ShadeBoard, too cool for the ShadeBoarders. <br />
*Alot ta CATch up on and I'm not sure if I remember it all well enough to type it all so we'll take it by the members. That sounded kinda odd, uh. Clanimals! <br />
Trik is doing as good as Trik does, in fact I'm finding out I have more in common with Trik than I ever knew. Makes me wonder if he's doing all that well, lol. Of course he is, I am aint I?<br />
BarnCat is patiently tapping his feet watching the progress upwards and onwards of a little Hyena, plotting his next move from there, and things don't look too good or safe for the laughing hairball of {CAT}.<br />
To those who've been let in on or have figured out the mystery of Hyena, congrats, to those who aint, you'll have to just trust me. He's a competent player and a friend from way back, taught him everything I know and he does it all at thrice the speed I urge him to as well. Oh to be that young and fast again, he kinda reminds me of a younger version of me! Yes there was a Hyena in Shade before. GRiPS used that name, no Hyena aint GRiPS. <br />
Eaglex has actually probably been busy off in LOTR. BigFoot leads a {JRR} clan over there of which she's the pride of there as well. BigFoot and Eagle's characters being the two mightiest hobbits there at present. I should ship her a pm and see how things are going.<br />
Condok is SpOiLiNg for someone to hunt with! He's only got Friday nights off for awhile, but expects a weekend soon so we're hoping he can hang in there til then. About any member of COC or DCD are okay to cruise with, Condo, I think it's an alliance thang. Just make sure you had plenty of restzzzzzz.<br />
Yel0Sn0w's been offlined with Tmobile troubles. He's got a newer faster phone that allows for greater attack speeds, but loads pages like frozen mud, so he fights fast, but he fights blind. He's on an indefinite hiatus from the Shade Board as some of the recent bs and certain persons there curdle his innards and in an undead lich type, that can get smelly. rotten tapioca I say rotten. A small money setback has him delayed on my advice of getting a boost phone, but he is still considering it.<br />
Felinara, you see the name, you rarely see her. In the MMOG lingo she's known as a Mule. An extra character used for topside Byrendell transactions, extra bank space, armory and clan secretary. I can't get her interested in playing often, but when she does, look out. You didnt see her in Trk clan did ya? The reason why is she wanted to retain the option to Pkill if need or want be. She dont put up with no crap and has probably killed a few would be suitors already. In the Cat clan stories she plays a background role of clan secretary, but who knows, one day she'll see some heavy action. <br />
CAT Clan as a whole seems to be holding steady at nutty, I like it! Yeah some of us could have gone on to bigger and better clans, but did we? Nnnope. COC and DCD seem ok as is, maybe I'm the one being a purist, but I'd hate to dilute their vision the same as I'd hate one of them coming in and adding an incongruous facet to our principle. There are many among them I'd gladly serve alongside, and fewer I'd accept into CAT, so maybe the time isn't now if ever. We're kinda like Trk clan with Fangs, or EGO Clan w/o yaWn. <br />
Speaking of yaWn, I've got my finger on the button of the trapdoor that lands a tag on him in some form or another, someday...,*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;3/17/2006 2:45 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(56 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.56 in reply to 856.55&nbsp;*Deepening the Tradition <a href="http://forums.talkcity.com/n/mb/display.asp?webtag=tc-Metacore&amp;msg=401.13">http://forums.talkcity.com/n/mb/display.asp?webtag=tc-Metacore&amp;msg=401.13</a> Everybody everybody everybody wants to be a {CAT}!* <br />
{And to the lite clan and it's leader, don't worry about it, these things always take care of themselves, reeelaaax!}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;3/17/2006 2:54 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(57 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.57 in reply to 856.55&nbsp;{Yup, I'm in Lust, lol <a href="http://www.cedrik.net/anime/gallery/catgirls/ind.html">http://www.cedrik.net/anime/gallery/catgirls/ind.html</a> Something about Anime, Wildwomen and cats, it's the right combination!}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/22/2006 5:59 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(58 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.58 in reply to 856.57&nbsp;There's been all this talk and hooplah about a dark alliance, and the list of tags goes by, and the people ya don't wanna mess with scrolls past, and this and that and we are family, I got all my sisters and me, etc etc, and ya notice {CAT}'s been excluded! Well how dare and wtf, and why do I give a rat sass? We're Most definitely Dark now, we're not exactly a Chaos clan in the sense of serving him as a Master, we're wild, we have no masters, we're neutral in the sense of the new type, animal neutral. When ya sum it up like this, the footing gets surer, the ground is firmer, and the wind has a more favorable scent to it. We let alliances kinda form where they may and wound up okay. We serve those who serve us, we've helped those who've helped us. But excluding us, yay, you have your clubhouse, we have our's. Got a bellyfull of Byrendell Chat tonight and vomitting lava, lol. Gets me all psychotic and philosophical, and yes I am way too quite often both.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/27/2006 4:19 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(59 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.59 in reply to 856.58&nbsp;*Outline for the upcoming meeting, more for my benefit than for general reading, to help remember it all, but here's a preview.<br />
The Gap in Power, the Neglected Wizard Zanden, a proposition.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/14/2006 3:35 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;yelosnow &nbsp;&nbsp;(60 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.60 in reply to 856.59&nbsp;{YeLoSnoLeprd!}  {Ain't he the L33T?}</p>
<div class="sig">{Shade Happens!}</div>&quot;
&quot;156&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;{CAT}: ChAoTic aNiMaL TrIbE!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/14/2006 3:39 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(61 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.61 in reply to 856.59&nbsp;{All these Apes, I'll leave this one open to interpretation for whom they could be, but at one time we did have a GrapeApe in the Group}  {Damn cool pic though!}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/14/2006 3:42 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(62 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.62 in reply to 856.59&nbsp; {Eaglex in all her golden glory}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/14/2006 3:55 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(63 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.63 in reply to 856.1&nbsp;{A graphical representation of the late great BrImStOnE LiTtErBoX!}  {As of now and as soon as I can ever get back in I'm shutting it down, really not liking their overpopular server, lol}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/14/2006 4:00 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(64 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.64 in reply to 856.1&nbsp;*The Chaotic Animal Himself?*  {And a neato Group shot concept design pic, lol} </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/14/2006 5:31 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(65 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.65 in reply to 856.1&nbsp;{A short story for those Cat-At-Heart Realm of the Claw Online Graphic Novel Vol 1.<br />
Address: <a href="http://www.stanwinstoncreatures.com/realm_of_the_claw/comic/book1/">http://www.stanwinstoncreatures.com/realm_of_the_claw/comic/book1/</a> A large part of the mental visual theme behind my creating this clan, not so much this storyline, but a more primal fundamental thoughtform that transcends and slip under the mental snags in civilization that MMOG's keepin running into. You dislike someone, kill em or ignore em, someone has something you want, take it. PLay offensively ya better be prepared to play defensively.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/19/2006 4:18 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(66 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.66 in reply to 856.65&nbsp;CATS<br />
From Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia.<br />
Somebody set up us the bomb.<br />
All your help are belong to Uncyclopedia by exploding it. <br />
&ldquo;I knew CATS, CATS was a good friend of mine, and this man is no CATS.&rdquo; <br />
~ Oscar Wilde on CATS <br />
\&quot;In Soviet Russia, signal gets YOU!!\&quot;<br />
~ Russian Reversal on CATS <br />
CATS <br />
This {dig that funky cats pic on the main link following and below, someone set us up the photoshop bomb?} clearly a cyborg Cat and not CATS<br />
CATS, famous for inventing the phrase \&quot;All your base are belong to us.\&quot; waged war on many humans in 2101 before his untimely death in 2102 (and even untimlier resurrection in 2103). Born in 1 A.D., it is from him that we get the abbreviation B.C.E., short for \&quot;Before CATS' Entrance.\&quot; He has recently retired from the war scene and has had successful careers as a Visual J-Rock guitarist/lead singer (He played in the band Base Belong-to-Us'ers with Hohenheim Elric (drummer), John Glascock (bassist), and Tom Baker (keyboardist)) and as a rap artist, where he produced the famous \&quot;All Your Base Song,\&quot; which has several adaptations on the internet. He now whiles away the lonely days with Roger Waters, looking for bases to say that \&quot;are belong to them.\&quot; <br />
Although rarely discussed, CATS had a short stint in the kitten huffing trade. The irony of this is noted. <br />
In 1982, Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote a musical based on CATS' life, titled The Phantom of the Opera. <br />
Much like the \&quot;All Your Base Song,\&quot; it stuck around long after people had gotten sick and tired of it. <br />
Note that none of the bases were never returned to their owners. <br />
What happen&nbsp;? Somebody set up us the bomb. <br />
Famous transcripts <br />
CATS is known for only one famous transcript, with a shipful of humans in 2101 A.D. The exact translation is only in capitalization. Alteration of it would result in an erroneous translation. This may have already happened. <br />
WHAT HAPPEN&nbsp;? <br />
SOMEBODY SET UP US THE BOMB. <br />
WE GET SIGNAL. <br />
WHAT ! <br />
MAIN SCREEN TURN ON. <br />
CAPTAIN: IT'S YOU !! <br />
CATS: HOW ARE YOU GENTLEMEN !! <br />
CATS: ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US. <br />
CATS: YOU ARE ON THE WAY TO DESTRUCTION. <br />
CAPTAIN: WHAT YOU SAY !! <br />
CATS: YOU HAVE NO CHANCE TO SURVIVE MAKE YOUR TIME. <br />
CATS: HA HA HA HA <br />
CAPTAIN! <br />
CAPTAIN: TAKE OFF EVERY 'ZIG'!! <br />
CAPTAIN: YOU KNOW WHAT YOU DOING! <br />
CAPTAIN: MOVE 'ZIG'. <br />
CAPTAIN: FOR GREAT JUSTICE. <br />
See also<br />
CAT5 <br />
All Your Base Are Belong To Us <br />
Sense <br />
External links<br />
CATS music video <br />
List of famous Sith Lords<br />
(aka people using the title Darth) <br />
Darth Vader Darth Benedict XVI Darth Cruise Darth Maul Darth Ridiculous Darth Hitler Darth Hussein Darth Naka the Baka Darth Jackson Darth Humongous Darth Anonymous Darth Cannibal Darth Oprah Darth Tater Darth Dubya Darth Bond Darth Dietmar Darth Dollars Darth Grue Darth Gay Darth Dickens Darth Howard Darth Mario Darth Potato D'arthangnan Darth Feta Cheese Darth Doofus Darth Baroness Darth Pope Darthboard Darth Cow Darth Kekkonen Darth Cheney Darth Stalin Darth DeLorean Darth Meesa Darth Sidious Darth Evil Darth Savior Darth Robotic Darth Voldemort Darth Sauron Darth Engrish Darth Wilde Darth Roundhouse Kick Darth Foo Darth D'oh Darth Bob Darth Crooks Darth Tyranus Darth yoda <br />
Retrieved from \&quot; <a href="http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/CATS">http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/CATS</a> \&quot;<br />
Categories: Oscar Wildeizms | Things that may be out to get you | Science Fiction | War<br />
Somebody set up us the bomb.<br />
This page was last modified 14:27, 18 May 2006.<br />
{And Welcome to the Dark Carnivores, Blkcat! Yes, I see you there, but I can't stay and chat because I gotta hurry up and get ready to goof off at work playing SHade and stuff, lol, might be back in awhile for a split second.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;6/2/2006 2:55 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(67 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.67 in reply to 856.66&nbsp; and  Are excellent representations of BarnCatDrgN and BaRnOwL! {In the spirit of CAPCOM buying Cosmic Infinity, we're really liking the potential makeovers, lol! Gods, who else could I CapcommuniCATe?}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;6/2/2006 3:08 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(68 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.68 in reply to 856.66&nbsp;{Trik the Clown  but we know him here as HrnyWlf,  Clan Shaman and Advisor, the usual calm at the center of the chaotic animal storm, definitely brings to mind the old and sacred niche often filled by mystics and jesters alike}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;6/2/2006 3:27 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(69 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.69 in reply to 856.1&nbsp; {Two of the most loyal Clanimals I have, for reasons I do not know lol, these two original Trksters followed me into Trk, then EGO, and presently CAT. Me and Trik and the fiery condor Condok and the noble Eaglex just about comprise the core group of clan veterans. CAT Clan's soaring air force are two birds I really look up to.} </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;6/2/2006 3:40 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(70 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.70 in reply to 856.1&nbsp;{Chaotic Animals come in all species, but Blkcat  and Felinara  really help put the CAT into CAT Clan. Blkcat's a loyal pal from wayback, we were newbies together, myself barely months shadier than him. Felinara is none other than The Metaphorum's AmazonPheonix! I've commandeered her phone too, lol. We both play that character, so when she's on be respectful, because ya never know who's behind the catmask.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;6/2/2006 3:53 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(71 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.71 in reply to 856.1&nbsp;{Former Members, I remember all of them positively, some left in discontent, some were let go of to pursue worthier organizations, others... just vanished.  We wish em all well and hope to sometimes work alongside them again in the future. Lone-1, MIMICAT, Chosen~1, and Destafox. Apologies to Capcom, but your artwork and characters were so vivid and dynamic they suited a clan like our's rather well.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;6/3/2006 3:35 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(72 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.72 in reply to 856.1&nbsp;{Last place Hyena of {CAT} was seen was cackling around the volcanic zone of Bal'Rak  so it's fitting picturing him like this. Now I Know I'm already featured here but this is the pic I used for my shade board sig  and currently known as CaTbeAsT as well. Also didn't mean to leave anyone out, but we got one more clanimal to go! Be right back, with Him!}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;6/3/2006 3:54 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(73 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.73 in reply to 856.1&nbsp;{Gladius, MrGlad, MrWiggle, MrStimpy  Ain't he just badass? For however long Shade and {CAT} has him, as he is on indefinite loan from the people of WarCraft, we're honored by his presence, even if he is a bit scary!}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;6/11/2006 4:13 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(74 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.74 in reply to 856.65&nbsp;*Here, a little bit more on some of the original inspiration for the original CAT Clan: Stan Winston Creatures<br />
Stan Winston is a living legend in Hollywood, having earned that reputation by creating some of the most memorable creatures on the big screen. Among his work are the dinosaurs of Jurassic Park, the Terminator, the Predator, the Queen Alien from Aliens, and the Gorgonites and Commandos of Small Soldiers. <br />
blablablah<br />
The second series is Realm of the Claw, which will be released in January/February 2002. These figures are based on a story of good versus evil, taking place in an animal kingdom. Four of the six figures have 20 points of articulation, with the two female figures having 12 points. All six come with a spare head - one head has a \&quot;plain\&quot; face and one head has a \&quot;combat\&quot; face. <br />
Rather than having a CD, each Realm of the Claw action figure comes with a trading card that gives a bio for the character and a password to access a character-specific section of <a href="http://www.stanwinstoncreatures.com.">www.stanwinstoncreatures.com.</a> The web site features an online comic book telling the \&quot;origin story\&quot; for the Realm of the Claw. {Already got it, see above.}<br />
Tswana:<br />
main hero against the evil<br />
20 points of articulation<br />
attired in battle gear<br />
comes with battle axe and shield<br />
Nakura:<br />
wise elder, leader of the forces of good<br />
20 points of articulation<br />
attired in cloak<br />
comes with two spears and two daggers<br />
stands on a ruined temple<br />
Sabyr:<br />
evil leader of the dark forces<br />
20 points of articulation<br />
armed with bone spear and \&quot;knuckle duster dagger\&quot;<br />
base includes chained pet viper and scattered bones of his enemies<br />
Tare:<br />
Tswana's evil brother, follower of <br />
Sabyr<br />
20 points of articulation<br />
armed with spear, lance, and bone-handled dagger<br />
base is a tree branch<br />
Kaela:<br />
fights for the forces of good<br />
12 points of articulation<br />
armed with two spears<br />
base features rock outcropping base<br />
Zynda:<br />
evil sister of Kaela<br />
12 points of articulation<br />
armed with cutlass and two broad swords<br />
Sabyr is the leader of the evil forces in the Realm of the Claw, and his action figure reflects the fierce strength that is implied by his role. Sabyr's base is sculpted to appear as cracked earth, with bones scattered on it. His pet snake, molded to the base, rises up as if to strike. The snake would be a bit more menacing if it was not held in check by the chain attached to its neck. (The chain fits a hook on Sabyr's belt.) In addition to his two weapons (spear and dagger) and his extra head, Sabyr has a skull which adds to the decor of the base. The skull is made from a rubbery material which gives it a creepy feel when handled. <br />
Sabyr has the following articulation: ball jointed neck, ball joints at both shoulders, left bicep twist, twists at both wrists, bend joint on his chest, waist twist, ball joints on both hips, and ankle joints. The ankles twist and have a range of motion that is almost a ball joint. Sabyr's paint applications are detailed, with his tiger stripes giving one the impression that they are tribal tattoos rather than natural stripes on his fur. <br />
Seeing a group of creatures like these, both good and evil made me wonder what all of them could accomplish together! Sure these days we're specied with variety, but these fighting felines embodied that presence and mysticism that drew me.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;6/11/2006 4:23 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(75 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.75 in reply to 856.65&nbsp;Stan Winston Creatures: Realm of the Claw Sabyr - RTM Spotlight Address: <a href="http://www.toymania.com/columns/spotlight/rocsabyrpics.shtml">http://www.toymania.com/columns/spotlight/rocsabyrpics.shtml</a> {Sabyr is also the name I used to lead the 2nd generation ORC Clan as, the Online Realm of the Claw, Zynda was anotherplayer in it. Kaela was going to join, but her joining WAR, shanghai'd and staying in had me wondering, so I let it be. Later she Did leave and joined ]/[ the Shadowrun as Aukael and currently in JRR Clan as Kaela-X, whom you meta exclusive cellphorumers will now know as Eaglex, one of my most longest running clan allies in my MMWRPGaming History. Zynda's still around too, but in name only, as a \&quot;mule\&quot;, extra bankspace and gear courier whom you may address as Felinara. Why the name changes? I dunno. Different world? Different circles of fiends? Who knows! I aint telling, lol.}</p>
<div class="sig">{Shade Happens!}</div>&quot;
&quot;156&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;{CAT}: ChAoTic aNiMaL TrIbE!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;7/19/2006 2:14 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(76 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.76 in reply to 856.75&nbsp;CaTdrGn{CAT}: Chatzy - The Chaoticombs!<br />
Address: <a href="http://www.chatzy.com/459076874583">http://www.chatzy.com/459076874583</a> this is a public view room soon open to the public at large, the other format will show you who ALL came in in order to even View the content, should I do up one in the other frmat as well? Options are nice. And consolidate onto one page. How's it sound?<br />
CaTdrGn{CAT}: Welcomes to RAIVEN and GL@D, the first two visitors of the new realm.<br />
CaTdrGn{CAT}: Might even think on a password protected room for al teh real juicy goings on that we don't want them seeing.<br />
{So far just the one chatroom, advertted first to the shadeboard sig, then the knightserrant shoutbox and now here, maybe one more chatroom on the way all on a nice simple one frame page. I know I WAS Gonna consolidate everything, but this place must be intimidating, so I figured we needed a portal page, something for the not as committed but still interested to interact with until they eventually ease into the free and fulfilling membership here. I'll have the basics set up pretty quickly. WebTV makes page creation absurdly easy. But heck, drop on in and say HI!}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/24/2006 4:03 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(77 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.77 in reply to 856.76&nbsp; {Clan News? BaRnOwL and Felinara have retired to nothingness in anticipation of total verizon oblivion, a new small dark figure roams the landscape while BarnCaT awaits the, well it has arrived, I have another Boost minutes card and it's time to reactivate the mayhem!} *I can not do a damn thing with the colors cause I lost my HTML Color Chart, but that's just one version I'm thinking of using.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;&nbsp;9/25/2006 12:16 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(78 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.78 in reply to 856.77&nbsp;<br />
<a href="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/Sparkle2/nhue2Medium.gif">http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/Sparkle2/nhue2Medium.gif</a></p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/25/2006 2:23 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;&nbsp;(79 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.79 in reply to 856.78&nbsp;*I'll have to have that printed off, our printer's dead, so I sent it on to a purrfessional, webtv screen resolution makes tiny lettering blurry, I mainly wanted t know the two colors Trik uses to get his version to bland in with the Shade forum. well that and maybe the codenumbers for electric blue, neon green, firebrick, black white, and maybe cobalt blue.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;&nbsp;9/25/2006 5:52 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(80 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.80 in reply to 856.79&nbsp;<br />
It's not the best copy...photobucket reduces it and the clarity is lost. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/30/2006 1:25 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;&nbsp;(81 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.81 in reply to 856.80&nbsp;*Okay printed it off at another company's printer, and altogether it looks awesome, took a cellcam pic of it too, makes a great wallpaper, lol.*<br />
=^CATS! It's reindeer games times again, any clan that's posted a don't attack list has not listed us, exclusion can be deadly, we're fair game, even though it's not fair to our game, lol. Stay strong, stand tall, stalk silently, I'll try ta keep you in gear until they get bored of us and tip numero uno to staying living is be boring, reactive entertaining targets get frequent and sharp edged audiences.^=</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-5 11:59 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(82 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.82 in reply to 856.81&nbsp;*It's the Month of LEO and we're baaaack. :D {CAT}s, we don't gotta put up with eye throbbing head aching stomach churning mind breaking bullߪ&thorn; anymore. Sure read the CGboard for the info on hints, updates and others of the frequently posted helpful info there if you can find any. Here we preserve the fun, you can even reserve the fun, if you deserve the fun lol. A few of them don't deserve the fun though, as much as they think I'm unfair and a bully and they are the victims. Wtgdbbf?! Sorry I'm still on that, but &reg;ð¥ß callin me a bully and unfair shortly before I deleted his posts, then removed our section is ƒç†ing riotously hilarious!* <br />
{He evidently doesn't know what level he is.}<br />
But enough about them, what about US?! Welcoming back the MetaPhorum's Phurriest Phunniest most Pheral Phone Phamily. Welcoming back, {CAT}!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-5 1:27 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(83 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.83 in reply to 856.82&nbsp;I am a Cat! I was born a Cat and will always be a Cat even in my raven incarnation. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-5 10:39 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;&nbsp;(84 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.84 in reply to 856.83&nbsp;*WHOOHOOOHOOH! RRROOOAAARRR!! HWREEEOOOAAARWWH!!! See, ya just didn't seem like a Pisces to me, those are way too vulnerable folks.*<br />
{How if ya got date time and place I can run up a quick chart for here or confidential email counselling, those natal transits are gonna be something else, stating the obvious lol. I have a Cousin who was born on the cusp leap year or something, according to my ungle she flips between Pisces &amp; Leo every 10 years. Sometimes she is the cat, sometimes she is the food lol.} <br />
*For the record, Raiven is an Astrological {CAT}, the stars have foretold it. L1ONESS.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-6 12:37 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;&nbsp;(85 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.85 in reply to 856.83&nbsp;Mew. (Just for the sake of a senseless post.) <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-7 7:57 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(86 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.86 in reply to 856.85&nbsp;{I'm a whopping level seven17teen now! I'll WAAUP Zagreo And Meta's åßßes with one paw tied behind my back! And I may yet be 17 again once I go undead, I intentionaly didn't padfoot my levels so I could be 17 twice over, that adds up to 34, eat my shorts Top Ten! Booyah. And now, for the record let it be shown....,}<br />
*E-mail message <br />
Subject: &nbsp;&nbsp; Relo{CAT}ion of our forum. <br />
Sorry guys, but like the old chinese blessing or curse went, we live in interesting times. LoL! <br />
I had to totally remove the CAT Clan forum threads off the Shadeboard. It would have been a 24/7 nightmare just to keep up with all the inflammatory and provocative posts being splatted into it by those with recent hate-ons for me. Not that I want their blood on my hands as a cause for a ban so I removed the clan threads and myself from the place. That way no drama and everyone's happy. Well, as happy as it can get. I tend to think in extremes and absolutes. I'm the guy using a sledgehammer on flies, shotgun on ants, deleting an entire section of the board on those who aren't being friends. They can think they won, and that's fine, try playing without my stadium lol. <br />
It's actually liberating! :) Whyever they gave a clan of my meager size it's own category WHILE I was banned from the board is anyone's now-obsolete guess. <br />
I do not want this to be about blame, it was my own weariness with it all that enacted this extreme measure. It would have been a continual mess like I said and asking them to quit was not working. I edited posts and deleted trying to just get them to get so frustrated they'd leave. But that energy spent hating on me is astronomical! Admirable if I wasn't the target of their affections. It could have gone forever I think. For the Record, ThikMama has opted to back off and I've ceded the board as anyone's territory but my own, shared as it ever truly will be amongst the rest of you. <br />
I have a whole other site I actually pay money for server space and it's gone long neglected thanks to work and life. Lack of energy and ambition. Focus. All that good type nose to the grindstone type stuff. <br />
Cosmic Admin has alot more patience than I do. I was plain tired of reading it all. All the wow how to put this nicely, all the attempts to show up off or out Admin there. It was getting to be unfun. I agreed with alot they said, we needed the damn updates lol hints or something, count the years since the last significant event happened to the Shade World. Granted when Grimm left it really must have put a twirl to orderly and timely game advancement aids and such, but you began to get the feeling their focus laid elsewhere. But whatever we'er waiting for it must be a hell of a showstopper, just woulda been nice to know if we could stop acting like clowns thinking on a nonexistent puzzle or if we were going in a colder colder warmer warmer direction. <br />
I wanna warn the CATs that some things I've said rubbed some very big scary and pkillcapable people the wrong way. <br />
Adversity is on the way. If you feel the need to drop tag I won't be upset. <br />
I can't provide gear or gold or protection as a real clan leader should be able to and when the going gets rough it's gonna be very rough. Some of you have found that there are some very good prospective clans that were eager for you, you're great people and as such sought after. I'll never back down from what all I've said, they sprung from deepest beliefs, truest knowledge and canny catty perception. Maybe not all of it is right, but it is me. And to abandon self is to truly lose to everything. Those stupid shadeboard profiles and clan threads and ceaseless talkative crazy posts is not self, only what matters is coming with me, but what's on the forum they can do whatever with. <br />
So just in saying if you wander on over to where CAT on the Shadeboard Was, and find it's no longer there, well now ya know what happened. Not drama, not blame, not martyr, just wanting to keep the fun in the game, and not have to associate it with a forum I felt was getting more and more irrelevant to the MMWRPG I played on my phone by the same name and company. <br />
{CAT} Spots &amp; Stripes Furever :yin &amp; LoL <br />
Now I HOPE this goes a ways to improving conditions over there for the beleaguered admin and mod staff and the Shadeventurers. Myself I'm noticing immediate improvements lol out of sight, still outta my mind, but much more freer. Ever take off a backpack full of dead elder dragons after having to run to 'Tor and back? Well I wish I knew the feeling, lol could always use more gear, but I imagine this feeling I'm feeling is alot like that. <br />
Just send me an email reply if you wanna go see how a real forum is run, at least a real crazy one. CATS won't go extinct, we just migrate to better grounds. ;)* <br />
{I'll have more on the real scoop after I have taken a poop lol.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;KoKoDrgN &nbsp;Aug-22 9:22 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(87 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.87 in reply to 856.86&nbsp;...Must have been a long one... =p<br />
The move is over, the unpacking is barely started. I will eventually find my Boost phone. I am still in Xian, but I can relocate. I need to go somewhere I know people at. Hunting solo is fun and all, but the option to grouphunt would be nice. The Board aint the same without you, but I guess it's been a bit without me as well. <br />
Me and Cat are gonna be taking a trip to your area to visit her littermate sometime in the, uh, future. I'll let you know. Maybe we could plan a double date or something. Dinner and a movie. Mouse catching. 4 Cats in a pod. lol</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-22 5:34 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;KoKoDrgN &nbsp;(88 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.88 in reply to 856.87&nbsp;*How's your Torby character doing? I'm close to heading down there so {CAT} can start stocking up, we're getting smacked around out there lol PwN'd! Condo's T-mobile is conspiring with stalkergatherers, and Eaglex is encountering PvPk tactics such as the likes of which we haven't seen since the wartorn homelands of MiddleEarthWar. TORnC@t kicked himself out, but it's kinda a relief, he's a firebrand but it was Lindy who's got us hunted by 7ds clan. I hate flirty chat hos, they're poison for the game, getting people all entwined in their psychodramas..,*<br />
{Looking forward to weirding you and Cat out lol we'll break bread, split mice, cut cheese, drain beers at our nearby Village [Inn][Pub]. For real that's what it's called lol without the wap brackets. You might be requiring my new email address, in fact a few of you might or changing my address &para;ßßed a few people off and they don't wanna talk to me anymore lol. I've autobanned a few people from CGShade before they could spread their sociopathal disease here. So feel free to keep dropping in, we're secure here. All our 'Phorum is BeLoNg to US!}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-6 9:12 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(89 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.89 in reply to 856.88&nbsp;{OK, I'm been tapped to type up a little something about why I think My clan is the best clan for a ShadeBoard contest Raiven is having. Scout~ hopped up and down on my head and after some balking scowling scoffing and talking I decided what the hey. I don't expect to qualify as we're a small clan, few and infrequent and I've quit the ShadeBoard what seems a comfy eons since. So we're not as much a community presence as much as the good old days. Scout~ or someone else with board access can copypastequote this if they want.} <br />
*I wrote up the outline last night after some thought, that's right I do thought, I have plenty of thinks lol. So there, and came up with my fave number 9lives for 9points I pondered over to flesh out this essay.*<br />
{Brb, I gotta go get the memopad sized paper wrinkle from my uniform pocket..,}<br />
*Reasons why I think My clan is the best? <br />
1. First off, it isn't. We are what we are, and what we are is the best clan for me. Other members soon joined in and now we're up to 18 members. No, not a large clan and no big secret that either, no loophole. I've been very transparent about this and even had as a clan header that \&quot;Some of Us are Three of Us!\&quot; Now that covers that, I wound up with 3 Yelos, 3 Eaglexs, and all the names I've ever officially used and wanted reserved through the happy fortune of that verizon glitch when our characters were erased and so could make new ones to add to the ranks. This clan itself though is a culmination of what's worked in the past, philosophywise &amp; the best members of all previous clan incarnations, plus some benefical newcomers to the BarnCat Clan Thematic. Years of LOTR Clans, and a bit of Shade clans taught me the lessons I utilize in the structure of CAT, not many, not a full or purrfect list of knowledge, but it's better than those before.<br />
2. Disecting this a bit verbatim from the usual unusual header? Chaotic? Kinda iffy that Chaos has in my view let me down by those he keeps in his employ so I kept it to the alignment Chaotic Animal, a takeoff of Chaotic Neutral. Dark mischievous fiesty stubborn willful defiant and indepndant, wild and free, but orderly when the need arises as well. Animal? I'm kinda big on old religions, particularly animisms, blame my genetic heritage lol or credit it actually. I like the idea of a Tribe of Totems. Some people think this is stupid, we aint animals, we're all people, yeah, BarnCat is crazy. Well duh lol. Nah, for fun, bcause this is a game, we've adopted personas, be they appearance, mannerisms, totem, playing style whatever. I'm a BarnCat no matter what they and I'll argue that fantasy role identity til stopdonotusereload comes home. I'm still a huge fan of BattleBeasts, Thundercats, Silverhawks, Sectaurs, Voltron, TransformersBeastWars/BeastMachines and thought it'd be nice to be in a clan like that. There wasn't one so I made one.<br />
3. Now as a Leader I felt a bit awkward telling why the clan I give the tag out to is the best clan, blowing my own horn to try winning a contest seemed a little presumptuous? Arrogant? The word eludes me, but someone faster can chase it down. So, I choose to sing the praises and extoll the virtues, of the members! Now these guys have stuck with me thin and thin, it's been thin most the time lol we get by, we're cats, we're hardy. Beef noodle hardy lol. Hardy har har. Fond memories, foolish mistakes, follies and friendships. These fine feline animaloid folks deserve props and praises for the loyalty in the face of adversity and adventures. By their belief in the clan alone I can deduce that if not th best clan, then we sure got something going for us that's working on some level. Without these members my so called best clan contest entry would be some single yokel with a clever tag. <br />
4. Because Shade needed a CAT Clan, and I wanted to Be in one. Not that I wouldn't have rejoined TRK Clan in a refreshbeat but it seemed Trik wanted the alone time lol and having tasted darkness for myself and become increasingly outspoken about what I see as various corruptions to what I felt was the true fullest funnest potential to Shade in the way of Players, Plots and other Plans, my mouth would have been a burden to Trik's inobtrusive low key mellow style. Trik is a grounding presence lmao yes a clown was my moral anchor, but once the cat was out of the bag I find it hard to bottle me back up again. Not that I wouldn't have joined COC, but it seemed G_3 wanted the peope he knew in it, they knew what the letters above stood for and knew where their one way ticket led. I didn't feel like part of that vision, and that and I'm still too homophobic to want to be a COC lover lol. Great group, but this furry COC showers alone. Besides I am what I eat lol. A Clan I joined I had to be certain of from the ground up, members I knew and trusted.<br />
5. We have our worthy friends, we have our deserving enemies. When you live in your truth and integrity to the best of your own paradigm I guess that's inevitable, but then those are friends anyone shouldn't mind having, those are enemies anyone could love to hate, that's how it then would be.<br />
{WebTV's freaking out, better press relpy on this before all data is lost.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-6 9:48 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(90 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.90 in reply to 856.1&nbsp;{Okay b ack lol the damn thing went into it's fizzzztikt klikkity klik mode where it seomtimes freezes up.}<br />
6. Now we go down by the letter, a clan to the letter broke down for easy digestion, says the guy who's already typed 100s of words for the poor reader to wade through already lol. {ShadeBoard Cutpaster's gonna get a hernia hauling this over.} Starting with \&quot;C\&quot;! Character, Creativity, Concept! We're moer than stats and experience points, we're video game characters, blank templates on which to express our otherwise sides, identities as true or as fun to us as they are incongruous to the so called real world the real players like throwing in our faces. Creativity fleshes out this other vicarious life. Like Edgar Allan Poe said and I try to remember the quote I loved that fit this place, \&quot;In all things there exists a double life in a person which lives, a being of matter and light, evinced in solid and Shade.\&quot; Matter is us, light is the lit up screen. Solid is our 3d life, Shade is our fantasy world we go to when the cellphone is turned on and Games then Shade is selected to go into. Turning on that LIght and Shade to find myself, my tag, my members. Friends in the clan, friends who should be in the clan, but are already in their homes. A little off track there but a fun tangent nonetheless. A Tan Gent, not just a male of color anymore lol.<br />
What number was I on now.., {Scrolls up} 7. Adventure, Alliances, Alignment. Adventure, heck yes, I love adventure, usually safe bite sized adventures, but the larger ones are ok too, especially after you've survived them, like how a guy who hits himself in the head with a hammer only because it feels so good when he stops. Trust me, that works, who needs drugs, when you got this kind of natural high and safe organic self induced stupid. Not the hammer, that'd hurt like hell, I mean Shade Adventures! I don't get to adventure with one or more of my clan much, but when we do we have a friggin blast, and then again we're capable solo hunters who are friends with almost all the clans we encounter afield or achat. Alliances, never did nail that one down and who we're allied to is as much none of your business as it is not to my knowledge lol don't question my mysteries we'll be here all day. Helps to be in a clan of multiple alignments. The darkness of haos,the order and faith in the magic of the world of Grimm, the caution and careful distance of Zanden, he of who don't teleport when there has been recent battle, a wuss, but a powerful wuss to liken to. You've never seen Zanden in a fit of rare rage teleport only the armor off a scared lost traveller or you'd appreciate ol Zanden lol. We Shade each our own way and somehow most times it works, we got our killers, our chatters, our explorers, our players. Feral wild players like TOrn who yes has rejoined though he was never really considered disconnected by me or those who were hatin on him lol. Somethin I gotta add here, it's gotta be at least a halfast good clan when you can claim a few of your old clan leaders as members, and old veterans you only levelled up hearing about. <br />
8. \&quot;T\&quot; time! Teamwork, Truth adn Trustworthiness. We're not thieves, and if we can avoid hurting feeings we're not liars either, better a silence than a lie anyways lol. If ya can't say anything nice, use words too big for your stupid enemies to comprehend. We're not thieves, on many occasions we've rescued gear even for some we reflected back on and wondered what the Sending we were thinking at the time, at least it's trustworthiness. And Karma will at least remember you kindly. Teamwork, we network, a one cat only has two eyes on one town, more cats and the night has a thousand eyes, we have for the most part distanced ourselves from the main brunt of the politics and sometimes are thelast to know until a pm warning is sent to us or one of us is killed to find out we got sucked into something larger and previously uninvolved. Shade Happens.<br />
9. Yes finally nine and then I press post and some plucky ShadeBoarder can wade through there and find out where this wants to be displayed at. Maybe not the best clan, definitely certainly possibly not, but I think the point of this contest was all about WHY YOU FEEL YOUR CLAN IS THE BEST. I feel... {CAT} is the best... for me.. for now... possibly the Spots &amp; Stripes Furever. Chaos might Always be in our nature. People may Always meddle in the affairs of CATs, though they are small pastel colored rattle and roll and are crunchy and smell like chicken or mouse or fish. Idiots may still try to speak their knowledge of us to their evident foolishness or be silent and seem the wiser for it. CATs will do as they do do and bury our do do in scented sands. I'm proud to be a {CAT} and to have the privilege to be amongst those who help make this clan the best clan we like to think of this as.</p>
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&quot;156&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;{CAT}: ChAoTic aNiMaL TrIbE!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-6 10:09 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(91 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.91 in reply to 856.90&nbsp;{Reviewed, speling mistakes, big whoops, eccentric trashy keyboard scuffed with clawmarks, and someone who's been up all night to cap off his waking hours with a blue elder adn a red wine. Blukghjsbkajcvgbsyuecdrvtgmniop to that! I TRIED to keep the negativity to a minimum as if I was a person who'd not seen Byrendell or the ShadeBoard in so long a time as to be almost fully mentally recoveried, but defining the clan kinda reminded me how others have tried defining it for me and that's really really pesky. Don't tell me how to lead, I'm not the leader lol, at least in any sense those who think all clan leaders are alike. I will however catgronulate Condok and Eaglex for making it to Seconds in Commands, tenure does have it's privileges, now I can delegate and shirk to my lazy hermitty heart's content lmao I am just kidding jk jk jk they fill the rank previously held by Trik.}<br />
*But seriosly before I type too much more and REALLY &amp;!$$ anyone off, GoOd NiGhT!*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-6 7:41 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(92 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.92 in reply to 856.8&nbsp;[Your version was too Long, bosscat, Scout~ did say between 50 - 500, not to add them up to 55,000 lol. Leave it to a Hobbit to shorten things for you.] <br />
It's not LoL, what it is, is {CAT}. <br />
We Shade as we Shade, as a clan, as members. Kinda odd the leader of a clan telling why his clan is the best to be in or whatever so I'll praise the members instead! For as long as strong, no matter how few, no matter how infrequent it's quality over quantity I think. We got a great group of people who get along pretty alrighty and we go to lengths to keep it that way, no enemy of anyone in {CAT} is allowed in, no friend of {CAT}s are refused. Sure there're mistakes, memories, some came some went some stayed some Shade. {CAT}'s a culmination of some hard learned much earned lessons in what's worked in the past. Maybe not perfect, but Purrfect enough! I've sung the praises, extolled the virtues of {CAT} about everywhere else, humbly too lol. What hasn't been said before? Why do we feel we're the best clan in Shade? That's a good question. Because we aren't trying to be, we don't need to be, but we're not above accepting prizes for contests about that either, LoL. <br />
]C0BALT[ Out.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-6 10:06 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(93 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.93 in reply to 856.92&nbsp;*Shorter, sweeter, to the pointer, pointier? <br />
KokoDrgN? Condok? You guys can enter too, either here or the Shadethingy. First place prize is either a full set of Devine Healing or Platinum Dragonsbane elder dragon 'Tor gear. <br />
Second place is a Black pearl Demon foil, that be all purpose quick little key to hunting at the funner places. <br />
Big thanks to Scout~ for relaying the info!*<br />
{Gotta stay on her good side, I hear she told off Msnthrop lol, that gal's got solid brass Bal'Raks whoo!}<br />
*I was just about to just paraphrase the Jellicle Cats song replacing Jellicle with Chaotical for a quick goofy poem.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-7 8:56 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(94 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.94 in reply to 856.93&nbsp;Speeches! I love speeches. Here's soem food fro thuohgt!<br />
Tihs atrcile, yuor suocre for up-to-the-mnitue mifsinromtaoin. <br />
Raod cerws are arleday prtactcinig the tchenquie. <br />
Cmarbdige, Mssauhcasttses--Rcenet Hvarrad Untivresiy sutdeis hvae swohn taht Phillip is Really Weird and is tlotaly fckued up. Tihs cluod be a rselut of the way Esngilh is raed, bcsueae ntavie sepkaers olny raed the frist and lsat ltteers of a wrod, and knid of hlaf-ass the rset. Or mybae its bsceaue ploepe who spaek Ensgilh are spuer asewmoe. Rgerdaelss, adiotdianl sudties piont to a ternd of ynuog pelope who cnosdeir tihs pnhemomonen to be 'wckied fckunig cool.' Nwes of tihs wierd dvleoepnemt cusead gerat hpapnises anomg tohse who rlleay, rlaely scuk at snlelpig. <br />
Tehse idnviudlas can now ferely mses wtih the lerttes in the mddlie of any wrod whtiuot faer of bnieg rdiiclued for tiehr low itnlelingce and poor derss snese. Snice fgirunig out the frist and lsat ltteres in a wrod is so mcuh esaeir tahn mthedos of fnidnig the crrocet sllinpeg (scuh as dcioitnraeis or bneig samrt), epxtres thoezire taht the agverae IQ of Einlgsh sekpanig cmmonutieis may icnrseae up to fiteefn piotns. Tihs wlil ovbouisly laed to smiplfictiaon of the msot poitnlssely cmpeolx lnagauge konwn to man. Aonnynig sllpeing rlues wlil no lngoer be piansktanigly mimeorzied by shcoolchldiren. One emxalpe wuold be the rlue \&quot;I before E except after C\&quot; bineg rpleaced wtih \&quot;I bfoere E? Who fckuing craes?\&quot; <br />
The aevrgae dxysleic? Waht an ahssohle. <br />
One gruop who did not shrae in the gneeral mood uspwnig brghuot aoubt by tihs rveleatoin wree the dxyslecis. Uopn raeidng the nwes realsee and a smpale of the new wrtniig, one dxysleic was haerd to rmeark \&quot;I still can't ƒç†ing read it!\&quot; Tihs may be due to the fcat taht dlysxeics see wrods bckawrads, tuhs ngeatnig the ecffet of mxniig the ltteres up rnadmoly. Or it cluod be due to the fcat taht dlsxyeics are anttetoin skeeing ahssloes who pertned to not be albe to raed so taht smoneoe wlil hug tehm. Bsatrads. In any csae, aiddtoinal resraech was prefromed in wihch the ltteres of the wrods wree mxied up, but the frist and lsat lerttes wree stwiched, hpoing to enbale the dlisexyc conmmuntiy to be albe to raed porprely. Hwoever, all of the tset sbujctes flaied to dcheiper the new txet, ctinig raesnos scuh as \&quot;The font hurt my eyes\&quot; and \&quot;Maybe I'm just retarded.\&quot; At perss tmie, epxrets wree laening twrodas the scenod ecxsue. <br />
One ntobale stebcak of tihs tehcnquie is that, smiliar to my ex-wfie, it rfeuses to prefrom oarlly. Amttepts to use tihs new wrtinig mtheod out luod in cnovrestaoin wree met wtih cnofsuioin and anegr. Sverael pepole wree artesred in dwontwon Bsoton for spusicoin of benig idoits. Hwoever msot pelope amttetpnig to tlak wtih olny the frist and lsat ltteres in thier ogrinial psoitoins smpily recieved cuotnless drity lkoos, snice peolpe ovrehaernig tihs incorheent gbbireish aussmed taht tehy wree spaeknig Frnech. <br />
Tihs fro the brancat woh lieks to pikc on tohse owh cna't splel rihgt lmoa, jsut kiddign. Liettrate poewr abuisng eduacted bully taht eh is. HAAHHAHHAA AL YUOR TYOPS AER BELOGN TO ME!<br />
(For RolePlay purposes I'm BaRnOwL, easy enough, small, annoying, talks alot, acts like he knows everything, just like me lol.) <br />
Hoot! <br />
(Google up Rinkworks' Dialectizer sometime, it'll make some things some places make so much more sense.) <br />
And... Hoot!<br />
Alot!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-7 9:04 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(95 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.95 in reply to 856.94&nbsp;Hey (btw, it's only post #95, no panic), but how about a race to Post#100!? To make it fair I've bound and gagged Starbarngoylecat. Rules are as follows, only one post per person, no double posts unless it's to reply to another entrant and it doesn't even have to be ontopic! Just vaguely Shade related and notably funny. Prizes still being thought about..., But yes.<br />
On your punctuation marks,<br />
Get tabs set,<br />
Go type!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;KoKoDrgN &nbsp;Sep-7 2:41 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(96 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.96 in reply to 856.95&nbsp;<br />
*Runs around screaming \&quot;ho siht! ho siht!\&quot;*<br />
I will race my royal arse off, but I have the feeling I already lost... about Shade, how goes it? I'm taking a \&quot;allthosepeoplearemuchmoreofapainintheassthanbillsandrentandtheothershitI'mdoinginstead\&quot; break, and I simply don't care enough to see how Shade - Thik Rules is doing lol. has she cleansed the game of those that aren't thik enough to worship her yet? boy I tell ya, the game would be much better if everyone was a clone of her... oh wait... </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-12 8:58 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(97 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.97 in reply to 856.96&nbsp;{LoL, sorry guys, but you're taking too long.}<br />
*When I first landed from my ship from Krypton, I mean Thundera what catnip I'm on, I wandered the paths from Byr to Pine checking out all the adventure I'd find, more like misadventures these events they were, as my travels in this new land made quite a stir, some just wondered some liked some did hate, but I found an new friend in an odd one named Sait, after a few messages I saw his plan, he was daring to found him a clan, I was talked into it or talked myself into I can't remember, but nonetheless however it was I became a member, I don't care of this rhyme's hard to read, it skips and adds time and makes no sense at all oh well lol, we had a few quests adn missoins and things, like all us taking on our first goblin kings, but it disbanded I can't remember the name, of Sait's clan my first joined in game, I'm drawing a blank someone help me please, my heads burried in my arms wrapped round me knees, not no nobody can hear my pleas, damnit I'm trying to cover a sneeze, but seriously what were those letters, of three in number, it appears my long term memory's pulling a slumber, but anyways an end I demand, to speed up this tale Saiten's clan did disband, So I wandered the land with a prototype CAT, a clan I'd always had under my hat, a newbie I was, unwanted and free, I even made up a clan called the SBD, but an OED I think was what got me in, a night of riddles and puns I like to have thought I did win, a few words were passed, a referral made, this BarnCat must be in a new clan of Shade, oddly enough to this Forum I shored, and scanned up these clans on this Shade board, some I didn't like hey they'd pkill me lol, so serving alongside that mess didn't thrill me, but one stood out to me with with it did click, so I dared a post on the Clan thread of Trk, mere moments before my application was sended, I then found out I'd already been recommended, so leaping with Glee I got that cool tag, flying proudly the carnival flag, and serving alongside those Trksters marched in their neutral group, the Triky Clown and the BRDsmith of Poop, were joined by some others in varied types, those some few others and the 'Cat of Hypes, At first it was strange, this newfound creature, added to Trk a whole new feature, Trk must have paced, chewed nails and fussed, while this 'Cat typed so much his keyboard might bust, his post count both huge and content ridiculous, his sanity was off and his spelling meticulous, well not totally perfect but at least legible, probably still not totally intelligible, for a time this cat went his way, but with great words from Trik, the Cat came back the very next day, but yes I'll remind to add in the one day, I spent shortest term member of clan POA, and things were all well within Trik's Brigade, from town to town with our merry parade, then there came a time it seemed we picked a side, just because we chose in logic to confide, with those who talked with us and were our friends, not others with cold shoulders and plugged up rear ends, So what the hey figured off we go, with talks and with chats we all joined EGO, this fun amalgam of Trk and CTC, was a group to be reckoned with and a sight to see, Chaos' forces grew stronger, added to Danger, with all the Trksters, Chaos' forces grew Stranger, and it was a great group, don't get me wrong, but sooner or later we all move aong, G_3 founded his own clan and most became COCs, We hung out with yaWn back in the EGO box, it felt like yaWn too wanted to join, and off to COC he'd be a'goin', didn't feel invited course that's my own quirk, I'd have to be begged in just cause I'm a jerk, lol that and the tag of the COC, raised me eyebrows as if I was Mr. Spock, Not homophobic but still I nitpick, so thought not to join a clan named for a tube, or other acceptable word for this palace, the upright upstanding clan of the cylinder, I ran with the pack of Sno for awhile, the times had in the snowpack still bring a smile, and later moved on to where I'm now at, as the reluctant leader tag giver of CAT, so that's all short clan history in a nutshell, if you don't like my poetry go to hell, the girth of my mirth knows no measurable diameter, perhaps you'd prefer haiku or iambic pentametre, or maybe some other type verse or prose, you can take those sensibilities and stick em up your nose, it's not for nothing they call ME the Verbal Assassin, those others monosyllabic grunts I be surpassin', But enough about me to the clan I elect, the best clan I was in to have best effect, and what of this clan do I detect, what makes it stand out most to select, this clan rebuilt me from a jumbled wreck, helping me keep my attitude in check, showed me more of a self worth, than my wartorn homeworld of middle-earth, what clan of all most made everyday, one proud of to be in? The T,R, and K!*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;KoKoDrgN &nbsp;Sep-12 11:20 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(98 of 98)&nbsp;&nbsp;856.98 in reply to 856.97&nbsp;let's seee... <br />
CFS<br />
DGN<br />
DRG<br />
DKS<br />
ROW<br />
PoA<br />
INF<br />
SoL<br />
GRM<br />
SOC<br />
NUG (as a spy for SOC/INF) <br />
CAT<br />
DoH<br />
(a bunch of little clans I joined just to train. Like the vampire whatever clan (pandoraV or whatever...))<br />
CFS was one of my first clans I started. It didn't stand for Common Fn Sense. I spent a good deal of time untagged because I never really tried to join any clans, so I had a bunch of tags that went along with whatever name I was using at the time. I didn't become KoKo until I joined PoA because they told me I need a permanent name. Mind you, this is back when you could change your name whenever the hell you felt like it. I started off as HelGuapo{CFS} but got bored with that tag so I dropped it. At the time, me and my brother were getting attacked by the \&quot;Fake\&quot; Dragon clans, so we changed our names and joined them. I was HECKDRGN and a whole bunch of other dragon names. then one day in Pines, PoA started coming after me for being a fake dragon, and told me to drop tag or die, so I did. They told me to try out for either ROW or PoA. ROW was a new clan, and I liked wolves better than dragons, so I joined ROW. after a couple of months, ROW became part of PoA, and in the process, myrdrake told me I need a new name. I was misnthrp{ROW} prior to this, but had to change my name again for obvious reasons. KoKoPeli{PoA} was born. after a few months of being in PoA, Shdw mysteriously deleted the clan, so I went to INF (my brother didn't wanna join PoA so he went there). after (Finally!) getting to level 10 I changed my name to KoKoDrgn and joined the Shade Board. A bunch of drama erupted around INF so I left to start my own clan (I had experience at this point from being INF general). I took a few friends from INF and started SoL, then shortly after was asked to join ABE(GRM). I told abel I would only join if my clan mates could, and after a couple weeks of training, we all got tagged. I quickly jumped in rank within ABE to the point where I was basically running it whenever the big guy was gone (which was/is often). Then one day he called me and asked if he should reform GRM. so another tag changecomes, and a couple months later, abel disappears. tagless again, I ask to join CAT, where I have felt most at home. <br />
I have a long history of being in clans. most of them were good clans, but CAT is where I belong. I'm too much of a loner to be in a war clan, and too much of a leader to be a peon. CAT is the best clan because it's like being tagless... with a tag! =] <br />
haha! this doesn't really follow any of Raiven's guidelines, but uh, I forgot 'em...</p>
<div class="sig">{Shade Happens!}</div>&quot;
&quot;156&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;Neato, this'll make 9 pageposts of CAT lore! 9 Lives, niiice. I'm still leaving the winning post #100 to the lucky #100th poster, but rushing things along becuase it's sleepy. Plus I have but one more submission.<br />
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<font face="Tahoma">Hyena, a Level 7 Undead, made it to Bal'Rak in glazed plate mail, dragon eye shield, death's head or warriors helm I forget, and no weapon, and this was fortuitous indeed. For not only did he make it in, but he was safely inside of Rak and messaging his triumph right before the Post Office Auction update went through. This was great, he need never have to return now, and after a gracious loan from Trik for investment capital we opened probably the very first mail order Bal'Rak goodies business. Reb0rn and Condok were my main two distributors, but I did get orders from other folks as well! We stocked and rocked the Auctions, we twinked whoever had the cash, we made bank. But then my character transfur went through, luckily my sales and supplies had all been evened out and closed with only me owing Trik the initial 100k in gold pieces startup capital lol. Just another case though of an Update seeming Made for me at the right time, in the right place. Thank you Grimm, or just grim coincidence.</font> <br />
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Now to Vote on this thread! Welcome CATs to The TypeCastle!<br />
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<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 7:14 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.1&nbsp;Polecat <br />
Feral High Priestess <br />
Cat Quotes... And there are many... <br />
Two cats can live as cheaply as one, and their owner has twice as much fun. <br />
--Lloyd Alexander <br />
In his castle He is King And I his vassal. <br />
--Mildred R. Howland <br />
There are people who reshape the world by force or argument, but the cat just lies there, dozing; and the world quietly reshapes itself to suit his comfort and convenience. <br />
--Allen and Ivy Dodd <br />
I think it would be great to be a cat! You come and go as you please. People always feed and pet you. They don't expect much of you. You can play with them, and when you've had enough, you go away. You can pick and choose who you want to be around. You can't ask for more than that. <br />
--Patricia McPherson <br />
No one can have experienced to the fullest the true sense of achievement and satisfaction who have never pursued and successfully caught his tail. <br />
--Rosalind Welcher <br />
Artists like cats, soldiers like dogs. <br />
--Desmond Morris <br />
To please himself only the cat purrs. <br />
--Irish Proverb <br />
To escort a cat on a leash is against the nature of the cat. <br />
--Adlai Stevenson <br />
Work - other people's work - is an intolerable idea to a cat. Can you picture cats herding sheep or agreeing to pull a cart? They will not inconvenience themselves to the slightest degree. <br />
--Dr. Louis J. Camuti <br />
A cat sleeps fat, yet walks thin. <br />
--Fred Schwab <br />
In my experience, cats and beds seem to be a natural combination. <br />
--Louis J. Camuti, DVM <br />
In spite of the veneration which the Egyptians had for the cat, we are told that the punishment for adultery by a woman in Egypt was to be sewn into a sack with a live cat and flung into the Nile. <br />
--Mildred Kirk <br />
One of the problems of taking things apart and seeing how they work - supposing you're trying to find out how a cat works--you take that cat apart to see how it works, what you've got in your hands is a non-working cat. The cat wasn't a sort of clunky mechanism that was susceptible to our available tools of analysis. <br />
--Douglas Adams Author, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. <br />
Older people exude bundles of sexuality. Older men, and women tend not run around like cats and dogs in heat. <br />
--Jacqueline Bisset <br />
Never hold a dust buster and a cat at the same time. <br />
--Kyoya, 9 Advice from Kids <br />
If you want a kitten, start out by asking for a horse. <br />
--Naomi, 15 Advice from Kids <br />
In order to keep a true perspective of one's importance, everyone should have a dog that will worship him and a cat that will ignore him. <br />
--Dereke Bruce <br />
There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats. <br />
--Albert Schweitzer (01/14/1875-1965) <br />
Time spent with cats is never wasted <br />
--Collette <br />
Dogs believe they are human. Cats believe they are God. <br />
--Unknown <br />
No matter how much cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens <br />
--Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) <br />
There is no 'cat language.' Painful as it is for us to admit, they don't need one! <br />
--Barbara Holland <br />
A cat pours his body on the floor like water. It is restful just to see him. <br />
--William Lyon Phelps <br />
You will always be lucky if you know how to make friends with strange cats <br />
--Colonial American Proverb <br />
A kitten is chiefly remarkable for rushing about like mad at nothing whatsoever, and generally stopping before it gets there. <br />
--Agnes Repplier <br />
We should be careful to get out of an experience only the wisdom that is in it - and stop there; lest we be like the cat that sits down on a hot stove-lid. She will never sit down on a hot stove-lid again - and that is well; but also she will never sit down on a cold one anymore. <br />
--Mark Twain <br />
It is a matter to gain the affection of a cat. He is a philosophical animal, tenacious of his own habits, fond of order and neatness, and disinclined to extravagant sentiment. He will be your friend, if he finds you worthy of friendship, but not your slave. <br />
--Theophile Gautier <br />
A cat is there when you call her - if she doesn't have something better to do. <br />
--Bill Adler <br />
The really great thing about cats is their endless variety. One can pick a cat to fit almost any kind of decor, color scheme, income, personality, mood. But under the fur; whatever color it may be, there still lies, essentially unchanged, one of the world's free souls. <br />
--Eric Gurney <br />
A human may go for a stroll with a cat; he has to walk a dog. The cat leads the way, running ahead, tail high, making sure you understand the arrangement. If you should happen to get ahead, the cat will never allow you to think it is following you. It will stop and clean some hard-to-reach spot, or investigate a suspicious movement in the grass; you will find yourself waiting a fidgeting like the lackey you are. But this is not annoying to cat lovers, who understand and appreciate a good joke, even when it is on them. <br />
--Robert Stearns <br />
What is the appeal about cats?\&quot; he said kindly. \&quot;I've always wanted to know.\&quot; \&quot;They don't care i you like them. They haven't the slightest notion of gratitude, and they never pretend. They take what you have to offer, and away they go. <br />
--Mavis Gallant <br />
The cat lives alone, has no need of society, obeys only when she pleases, pretends to sleep that she may see the more clearly, and scratches everything on which she can lay her paw. <br />
--Francois Rene <br />
There wanst was two cats at Kilkenny, Each thought there was one cat too many, So they quarrell'd and fit, They scratch'd and they bit, Till, excepting their nails, And the tips of their tails, Instead of two cats, there warn't any. <br />
--Anonymous <br />
Cats know not how to pardon. <br />
--Jean de la Fontaine <br />
Is it yet another survival of jungle instinct, this hiding away from prying eyes at important times? Or merely a gesture of independence, a challenge to man and his stupid ways? <br />
--Michael Joseph <br />
It's better to feed one cat than many mice. <br />
--Norwegian Proverb <br />
Cats are possessed of a shy, retiring nature, cajoling, haughty, and capricious, difficult to fathom. They reveal themselves only to certain favored individuals, and are repelled by the faintest suggestion of insult or even by the most trifling deception. <br />
--Pierre Loti <br />
Cats do not declare their love much; they enact it, by their myriad invocations of our pleasure. <br />
--Vicki Hearne <br />
Cats do not go for a walk to get somewhere but to explore. <br />
--Sidney Denham <br />
Passion for place - there is no greater urge in feline nature. <br />
--Paul Annixter <br />
Cats, like men, are flatterers. <br />
--William S. Landor <br />
For he has the subtlety and hissing of a serpent, which in goodness he suppresses. <br />
--Christopher Smart, Jubliate Agno. <br />
From a study of the poet's cat Jeoffrey <br />
Cats, by means of their whiskers, seem to possess something like an additional sense: these have, perhaps, some analogy to the antennae of moths and butterflies. <br />
--Rev. W. Bingley <br />
It is in the nature of cats to do a certain amount of unescorted roaming. <br />
--Adlai Stevenson <br />
In the middle of a world that has always been a bit mad, the cat walks with confidence. <br />
--Roseanne ...</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 7:23 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.2 in reply to 409.1&nbsp;CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Feral Gates Creator! <br />
CatSkills: Camping Out/Living off the Land. <br />
This one works for when most towns are too far away or being patrolled by enemy forces. <br />
Get creative here, caves or far away hidey-holes work best for this, but no monsters should be onscreen at this time, none. <br />
Simply spend too much time in typing a message or log-off, shut off. <br />
You'll be right where you left you when you turned you off because you were inactive for a long period of time and were logged off. <br />
CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Re: CatSkills: Camping Out/Living off the Land. <br />
This is a theorhetical manuever as it has'nt been performed very often. I discovered it by accident after a real bad server freeze, thank Verizon in part for this discovery. In trying to kill me, Verizon showed me another way how to survive, mwahahahaha, I love the irony there. <br />
There's no guarantee this'll work so I'm not offering any warantees, unless their lifetime warantees, lol! <br />
*Obviously this can and will work, I've done it quite a few times by now, most of it in the lair of the Goblin King, enabling me to kill every new goblin King re-elected.*&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 7:27 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.3 in reply to 409.1&nbsp;CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
CatSkills: The False Bounty! <br />
This requires at least three players, lol. <br />
One, the person offering the bounty, you must be far enough away to not actually witness how you're getting fooled here. <br />
The target, you gotta as quickly as possible, remove all equipment and stand bare witness for long enough that your \&quot;Death\&quot; is verified and paid for <br />
and finally, the 3rd person to account for is the hunter themselves, if you can land the bounty contract, and somehow talk the victim into removing their gear for the deadcheck, and even better, don't mind splitting the loot with your \&quot;victim\&quot; for their cooperation. Everyone goes home happy and no exp is lost. <br />
CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Re: CatSkills: The False Bounty! <br />
Funny part about this is there's no way most folks can tell if this is really being done. <br />
I have detected holes in this method, but I'm not gonna help anyone by pointing them out. <br />
Who knows who's freinds with who anyways, right? You can say you also hate this person too and eagerly take the contract. The bounty offerers love that enthusiasm, they assume the job's assured, lol. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 7:32 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(4 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.4 in reply to 409.1&nbsp;CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
CatSkills: The \&quot;Dance of Death.\&quot; <br />
Depending on your fighting skill and strength, your recovery between attacks might vary with each weapon. <br />
What I do, and it sounds silly, but enhances game play is put on a pair of headphones with some slamming good fight music. <br />
It's alot better then counting to 5 or whatever between however many indefinite hits it'll take to defeat your adversary. <br />
and it adds a sort of soundtrack to your adventure, which boosts enthusiasm and a sense of rhythm to your attack style. Plus, headphones or other music source helps you focus on the game and cuts down on external stimuli and internal distraction(s). <br />
SmackOne <br />
Re: CatSkills: The \&quot;Dance of Death.\&quot; <br />
I might give that a try <br />
Beats doing 1 mississippi, 2 mississippi, 3 mississippi, 4 mississippi, 5 mississippi. <br />
CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Re: CatSkills: The \&quot;Dance of Death.\&quot; <br />
Assassin's Bladed Gauntlet's done to GodSmack is Real Nice! <br />
\&quot;I... <br />
(Slash! \\\\\\\\) <br />
STand ALONE!\&quot; <br />
(Slice! ////) <br />
Repeat if necessary. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 7:43 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(5 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.5 in reply to 409.4&nbsp;CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
CatSkills: Live Chat vs Messaging. <br />
Messaging can take time, so have patience and wait to post or respond. <br />
You OR Your message recipient could be busy battling a monster or messging someone else, or in chat. Don't feel neglected, even if you are being neglected. Take nothing personally. <br />
If possible use Live Chat, Instant Messager, or even the Feral Gates chatrooms for quicker communication in complex cooperative play. Messaging is a pain to keep up with and play especially in difficult or unfamiliar situations, make sure you're in an open clear area before sending/receiving lengthy messages. <br />
ALso you might want to convert your alphanumeric post options, for the Cellphone I have I press the button with the [^#] up arrow and pound sign until the upper left hand display changes to soemthing that looks like ABC_ or ABC= this takes a bit to master, so practice it just typing in the letters in the sequence they'll appear in the words. It's, I feel, better than cycling up to 4 times just to get to the specific letter of each word you're trying to type in. If you'll notice, I can send up to 3 - 4 sentences to you in sometimes less than 5 seconds. Filling your message screen and running chat into the floor with my incessant blabbering. <br />
So, either one is good depending on your preference(s) and the situation involved. Personally if I could fight as much as I could Talk, I'd defeat a dragon in 4 hits and lay down on my face and blabber soem more to travel at running speed, but you do get alot of gravel in te mouth from that method, I don't reccomend it, lol. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 7:48 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(6 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.6 in reply to 409.4&nbsp;CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
CatSkills: Messaging. <br />
To find a specific person, go to find, then search, and mostly type at least three letters of their name in the sequence the appeared in. This does not cover name changes. <br />
FOr that, or other broader messaging applications, instead of doing a specific name Search, go to All and it gives you a complete list of who all's online at that moment, once you find your player, and anticipate frequent communications with them, scroll down and Add Friend them to your messaging list. <br />
Alot of this might already be on the <a href="http://www.cgshade.com">www.cgshade.com</a> Help files, so look there also to see what else you can do, alot of it can also apply to the LOTR Middle Earth War as Both are by Cosmic Infinity and run on about the same systems of play. <br />
Remember names, get a good memory for names, levels of them, gear tey have on them, Clan Tag the {Etc} whatever in brackets is a marker, and whether they're friend or foe. Anticipate having to look all over for your friend, and/or having to run all over from your enemies. This is a worst case scenario of course, but..., <br />
SmackOne <br />
Re: CatSkills: Messaging. <br />
You can add friends to your list doing that too <br />
Only problem with that is your limited to how many you can have...I thinks it's 25 <br />
CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Re: CatSkills: Messaging. <br />
WIth a high-use message list, it's all in prioritizing. I figure if someone has'nt replied or sent me a message in like a month... [Remove] <br />
Don't worry Smack, you're still on there, lol, Really! <br />
In fact if anything, I gotta add a few more cause my other personal rule is if someone messages you enough, like 3- 4 times on their own, friendly? [Add]. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 7:51 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(7 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.7 in reply to 409.4&nbsp;CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
CatSkills: Come to your Census. <br />
Dunno about you guys, but this is what I do almost everytime I come on in Shade. It's a habit I learned way early on in Middle Earth and it's kept me alive and alert. er, alert and alive! <br />
Go to Messages &gt; Find &gt; Search or &gt; All. <br />
Search is good for scanning for specific persons, but..., <br />
All is better for some namechange. Most can be idented by their distinctive equipment or clan tag (the \&quot;{...}\&quot; thingy after their playername.) </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 7:57 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(8 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.8 in reply to 409.4&nbsp;CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
CatSkills: The Identifying Heal. <br />
You see a player, you don't know who it is, how do you find out without getting close enough to get a swordy hello stuck in you? <br />
Cast Minor or Greater Heal, or Mana Gift, a low level but non harmful spell to identify your target. I know there's an Identify spell, but that's a much more obvious tact to take and will tip off your target to your exact intentions, possibly, I don't know, I dont have that spell yet, but I can assume like every other spell used it will show up on their/your Msgs screen as to what was used and who used it. <br />
Almost nobody can hate on a helpful healing of other replenishment. <br />
Downside of this is that in the time you take to use this method, your target could line you up much quicker for a not-so-friendly spell, ranged attack, or simply run up on you and kick your nosy ass, lol. <br />
If your spell H hits, look at your Msgs, lower right at least on my screen, and see who it was that got healed, and hell if it's someone you know or don't know, go ahead and keep on healin em up, they'll appreciate it in, or they should. If it's an enemy, well you healed someone who can look at their own message screen, and thank you in their own unique and endearing manner. Best to dodge, and run for \&quot;You're Welcome\&quot; life. <br />
*Upon hindsight, this was written up before I truly discovered the merits of the Identify Spell, downsides is Identify consumes alot more mana than a minor spell. Poorman's method of Identify is do your minor heal or whatever, then if you have the time, go to messaging, look them up and voila, there they are.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 8:03 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(9 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.9 in reply to 409.8&nbsp;CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
CatSkills: Splash Damage, Grrdamit, lol, CAREFUL! <br />
Splash damage can be good or bad for you. Don't use most any spells on a monster that another player is fighting unless you wantto face that monster alone or face the monster and a very pissed off half cooked player. <br />
Splash is like, well, a splash! It goes to your target, but it splashes for one square each around said target. Like I was once told, you can't spread a little sunshine without gettin a little on yourself. <br />
If your fighting a monster and some splash-happy warrior is carelesslessly, or deliberately letting off spells at your prey back off a few squares, they either don't know any better, so don't retaliate, or they do know better, and are looking for a fight you might not win. <br />
Splash was probably meant to take out a primary target and inflict damage - kill targets nearby it, but i does more harm then good when otherplayers are nearby, finally, dont use most spells when the enemy is right up next to you or you're gonna get splashed too. Like throwing a lemon meringue pie at someone from five inches away, for an odd example. <br />
*Note, I'm beginning to get a little pissed off at some repeat splash offender out and about while I'm hunting, and if you don't quit your messy blastings, you're gonna go blind.*&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 8:06 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(10 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.10 in reply to 409.8&nbsp;CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
CatSkills: The \&quot;Quickdraw\&quot; Spellbook. <br />
I know the Spellbook can do the multiple pages of spells, but sometimes you dont have the time to scroll through all of them to attack or heal. <br />
This cat keeps it simple and effective, like he is. One page, that's it, keeping my spells within quick easy reach and maybe even using some memory of the order they were in too, to add speed in execution. <br />
When getting better spells, I still keep it to the one page, replacing a previous spell of a similar element or type with the new more powerful version, but if your not sure you can cast it yet, go outside, give it a test shot. If it fires off well, go to Veiw Char, Spell Book and Remove the older one to make room on your front page until you dont see the [More] underneath your list. <br />
For the fastest spellcast, your most powerful spell should be on the top of the list, if it's not, don't worry about this idea, but if So, get south of your enemy (This is the fun bing-bing-bing-BOOM method I use for reaching out and touching that special someone, especially Elves and Bears that are giving you the cold shoulder.) <br />
Go to Cast .. Mage .. Whatever Spell .. North .. and Cook til Golden Brown. <br />
You'll shock the hell outta your target and already have taken hp off it for a nice precooking before slicing it up for hearty servings. YUM! </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;9/9/2004 4:32 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(11 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.11 in reply to 409.10&nbsp;lol @ No one can have experienced to the fullest the true sense of achievement and satisfaction who have never pursued and successfully caught his tail.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 10:54 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;(12 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.12 in reply to 409.11&nbsp;*You TOO can be this stealthy, this cunning, my goal is to make smarter players, craftier new players, and a more even playing field!*&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;toade &nbsp;9/10/2004 4:20 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(13 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.13 in reply to 409.12&nbsp;ya? wanna buy me a cell phone and pay for me to use it?? lol. i'm as stealthy as an emu!&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/10/2004 5:07 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;toade &nbsp;(14 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.14 in reply to 409.13&nbsp;*They don't charge that much in Canada do they? Hhhhwow, lol Nawh if I wanted anyone who could hunt like a NewZealand bird, I'd tell Rach there are single guys there, LMAO!*&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;9/12/2004 5:13 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(15 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.15 in reply to 409.14&nbsp;um, what does toade have to do with rach?? lol.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/12/2004 10:03 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;(16 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.16 in reply to 409.15&nbsp;*Emus come from that Island she lives on and maybe even the bigger island SeaGoat is being from.*&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;9/13/2004 4:09 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(17 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.17 in reply to 409.16&nbsp;oh, lmao. i get it... thought maybe ya had slipped off yer rocker or something.&nbsp; :s&nbsp; new zealand bird? emus?! lol.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/13/2004 9:00 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;(18 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.18 in reply to 409.17&nbsp;*Aren't they? lol! Hell I don't know, and I almost don't care, heh. <br />
Another bit a feline fune in evading your enemies, when being pursued, run into a town or cave, but stop short of it to stand next to it until the pkiller is in sight and can see that you were just there. <br />
Teleport and you'll wind up where you were free to stay or head off a different way, while your hunters stand around, way off their trail, and as those types are wont to do, waste time hating a player instead of playing the game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;deepwaterz &nbsp;9/25/2004 7:48 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(19 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.19 in reply to 409.18&nbsp;just had to read this cuz of the title&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/25/2004 9:31 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;deepwaterz &nbsp;(20 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.20 in reply to 409.19&nbsp;Not too shabby eh? Well maybe some of it is applicable t real life..,&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Torgin &nbsp;11/27/2004 6:39 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(21 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.21 in reply to 409.20&nbsp;Hail Feline wanderer I just finally made it to your site.<br />
It's Torgin from PoA. Thought I'd come by and leave you a message. And seeing how this MetaPhorum Might Work.&nbsp; Ill send a friend of mine to the Transformers Area.&nbsp; See you in game Hail CatDrgn!!! Hail POA!!! long live ShdwDrgn!!!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;11/27/2004 9:26 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Torgin  unread&nbsp;(22 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.22 in reply to 409.21&nbsp;*Hail Torgin of the Pillars of Autumn!<br />
Hail brave explorer, lol, as only you, Trik, and Reygar have seemed to brave the new beyond and tread netfoot upon new ground. <br />
{figgered with everyone having proboards sites, I HAD to be different darn it, not yet another netclone of other clansites/fansites} <br />
Hail Pillars, Hiyo Trk-sters. May Chaos ever keep us motivated, may Grimm always give us new directions, may Zanden always be there to bail us out of teh messes Grimm and Chaos get us into, lol*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;12/4/2004 11:24 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Torgin  unread&nbsp;(23 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.23 in reply to 409.21&nbsp;i too will welcome Torgin cat person to the metaphorum, in case he ever shows up again! howdy and heya! and to Reygar and Trik (?) !! I have run into Reygar in chat, the others i have yet to meet, but feel free to make yourselves at home, and don't stop coming home!! lol.&nbsp; :)&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;12/5/2004 3:12 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;(24 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.24 in reply to 409.23&nbsp;*Cat person? Torgin? He's a Dragon person, in fact members of his clan are urged, once they reach a certain level, to take on a \&quot;drgn\&quot; name. In a few weeks/months we could be looking at TorgDrgn, lol.*&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12/5/2004 7:56 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(25 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.25 in reply to 409.24&nbsp;I should mention our noble felidraconic Shade warrior, CatDrgN has attained level 11, become Shade Jester, was nominated and kinda sorta won an Xmas cheer contest for cracking himself up, but making others somehow to laugh with him, and playing an integral part in opening that immense Portal! <br />
It's been a good month for him, let us all hope this hasn't gone to his head, heaven knows all the hot air within would be expelled most suddenly, lol, a headfart. <br />
He's also wrapped up his current bardic arc and setting up the quill, retiring from Bardry indefinitely. So his remaining stories will travel over here to be read by all. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;12/6/2004 4:12 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(26 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.26 in reply to 409.24&nbsp;Forgive me, I am a fool. Torgin, Dragon Person! and congrats on reaching level 11...? for all i know of it, it DOES sound like a pretty high number... that means you passed, like, what? 10 levels! whoo-hoo! GJ META!&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;12/6/2004 8:19 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;(27 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.27 in reply to 409.26&nbsp;*Actually fools are a prized commodity there, lol. I'm one of Shade's best fools.<br />
Going to be taking a more active role in hunting, as my healer mage levels need to come up, so I'll be chief medic for a few various hunts here and there, wheeeyah!*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;6/21/2006 4:20 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(28 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.28 in reply to 409.27&nbsp;*Now we get to the nitty gritty, wargames, strategy, tactics and all that nasty good type stuff.*<br />
{First let's start with Propaganda! And you know something's up when a disease only contagious from a Sick Cow starts cheerleading your clan thread. This is called Counterpropaganda, two can play. But firstly propaganda is weakness in iself, because it's only needing to be used when the person it's directed at NEEDS convincing. <br />
Woe be to they who jump in headfirst into any belief of anyone else's w/o due judgement. This is evident in the Macrocosm, and icrocosm, the World and Multiplayer Games. All oer the news we're bombarded with one side of the story, right or not, we are the heroes, they are the enemies, we are gods, they are less than bacteria, it's justified what we're doing, join us because we are on the side of the right and proper and victorious. <br />
This applies to videogames involving more then ten people as well, bound to be some backbiting there, but here it is, let's think real hard on an example here. mmm, ah yes, see let's say some weak put upon petty hateful spiteful Loserplayer named Molecule sees an opportunity to turn on and attack with impunity an enemy that for some reason or other he could never really defeat before, but he'll need some insurance, so he'll handpick based on his criteria certain other groups. Do a little schmoozing åßßkissing, cuddly wuddly stuff that to only those who really know this person would seem transparent and insultingly obvious. <br />
Sadly, this sometimes works, those likeminded to be inclined to fall in with this sad sorry sapsucker end up doing so. This can sometimes work out though, hence why it's done so much, and victory is achieved, the enemy vanquished and a brave new alliance is formed from this. Though sadly most times from my observations this backfires, collapses in on itself and quite effectively deals with or defeats itself. Why? Because you're not dealing with people of ay exceptional intelligence here, like minded was the key words here.<br />
Never OVERestimate the power of stupid people in large groups either. <br />
Because see, when all is said and fun, victory or defeat they'll take to ripping at eachother like ketchup coated vultures, lol, or something. And then where does that get ya? Sure you can even qualify THIS as Propaganda, as long as you have read it all the way through and are capable of making your own value judgements or whatever, that's all that really counts. War is an ugly thing, nobody wants a fight / Your sister thing is an ugly whore, now I wanna fight! Don't let words get twisted around. listen with your mind not your heart, when the weak look to you for something, needing something, being just a little way too nice, lol.}<br />
*More tactics and countertactics later.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;8/10/2006 4:31 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(29 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.29 in reply to 409.28&nbsp;Shade Spoilers Forum<br />
Welcome to the Shade Spoilers forum.&nbsp; <br />
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Oct 15, 05 - 1:11 AM Gpot SwitcherOO <br />
Is this wrong?<br />
Okay, you know how you can give someone items even though they move away from you as long as you are in the give/add friend menu? <br />
Okay, let's say there are three people, fred, george, and bob. <br />
Okay, so Bob is attacking a 'monster' and fred [look]ed at Bob while in a random spot in Shade. At the same time George is giving fred gpots. So in this way fred can give Bob gpots 'forever' if he wanted to. Is this wrong in some way? I mean, I know it is wrong, but is it wrong wrong? <br />
Fury <br />
Nov 3rd, 2005 - 10:03 AM Re: Gpot SwitcherOO <br />
its called the long look by old schoolers and 1 of the oldest legal cheats in the book. right or wrong depends on the persons in game morals. <br />
Trik <br />
Jan 19th, 2006 - 9:03 PM Re: Gpot SwitcherOO <br />
The problem is that the person feeding the potions can neither refresh his supply of potions nor tell if he is being attacked. He is very vulnerable. <br />
From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;8/27/2006 5:42 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(30 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.30 in reply to 409.1&nbsp; {Now be aware of how this is done, and be just as aware of how this can be done To You. They're on the prowl, and the targets from the sounds of it, can be anyone.} {CatNOTE: this was a graphic showing how the Town Trap Pkill Box was set up, nefarious and effective, another lethal tactic.}</p>
<div class="sig">{Shade Happens!}</div>&quot;
&quot;157&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Stalk This Way, Feline Finds &amp; CatSkills</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-14 10:41 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(31 of 31)&nbsp;&nbsp;409.31 in reply to 409.30&nbsp;*Be not helpless. Been hearing increased usage of the TownBoxPKTrap being used alot so I think I got a tip and a trick that will work, if not well you were dead anyway. It's a game, play it or not.<br />
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Kinda close to that I think, yez. It helps to have a bit of warnin that this is going on first so you know to do it. So tell me have you ever logged out in one of those cubbyhole locations on the shade landscape and woke up popped outta it? You self displaced. THis can be done at will too provided you got a quick server and a swift mind. I hop rock beasts like this in the crypt without having to twist. I hopped through an attempted bridge trap like this with a player and two golems obstructing, and trucked on past snickering. Run, actions logout, breathe a few, smile, pop back in and continue travels. This is limited though. <br />
The natural tendency for a self displacer is to wind up South and West, or is it East? When exiting town into a pk box log quickly, and pop out. Someone asked me if you could be twisted back into it, No not easily, you come out diagonaly of the mass, not in a straight line to the killing center of the formation. You probably should practice this first. Find a cubbyhole and get into it, log out AS SOON AS you are in it, milliseconds after being in it. Now back away readjust and try a running charge at it being those 3-4 tile running distance away from it and GO, in, log out, pop back out. and cruise.<br />
Now COsmic might call this an exploit but since they aren't doing much to prevent the box traps, well they can only punish after the fact, you gotta use all the resources at your disposal. <br />
Also it doesn't hurt to be able to get outta the chatroom without that telltale \&quot;:&gt;Left\&quot; your pursuers are waiting on that to follow you out or notify their contact/s outside that you're enroute. Take advantage of those server glitches that knock you outta the room like stop not use reload and it's buddies sending timeout and loading I guess lol to escape a bad situation. Or if those are taking too long and the arguements are escalating to the point of unfunness and potential administrative repercussions, just shut off the phone, press your hangup I mean. On most systems this'll take you outta chat silently w/o :&gt;Left and make you cycle through the regular start up to town menu. Afterwards you can risk World, kill time browsing Auction, skimming the players online lists, research a clan or two, or heck the phone was so relaxing being off, shut er down and read a book.<br />
Now all I'm saying is these have worked for me, not that I use them all the time, not that they will work for everyone. It's just taking the same practice used in the Jump used to reach inaccessible areas with tons of people around you except for a shorter range displacement. This won't work in more active zones like the Tree or Crypt because you will have just been battling, hitting or being hit. but as Bilbo Baggins says you take a risk everyday you set foot out on your front porch and this'll get you outta town and on your way running. <br />
When running keep your enemies off screen too. Diagonally, if you do the straight N^ SV E&gt; W&lt; stuff you're gonna be doggedly tracked like a train on tracks away from other trains. Keep the one or main mass of pursuers off to the furthest corner of your screen that way they can't tell if you ran to the side or updown. There's no dishonor in surviving, don't let your lazy whining harriers beg you into sitting still and dying easily for them. They only pkill because they can't play the rest of the game well and can't play well with others lol. <br />
I got some advanced tips on that but I don't wanna give away ALL my secrets just yet lol. Safe Hunting!*</p>

<p>{CatNOTE: OKay that concludes that thread, now to real game spoilers, lol, and note this was Supposed to have been titled: &iquest;SpOiLeRs?, &iexcl;CaTsKiLLz!, CaTIPS, CaTRICKS &amp; CaTACTICS! Charactater limitated, but eh close enough, lol.}</p><div class="sig">{Shade Happens!}</div>&quot;
&quot;157&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Shading Places, Guide2 the Land of Shade</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 5:39 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 35)&nbsp;&nbsp;407.1&nbsp;The Towns of Shade&laquo; <br />
And they are as follows: <br />
Byrendell <br />
Coradale <br />
Cloven Pine <br />
Slyythra <br />
Bal'Rak <br />
Bal'Tor <br />
Nachtsburg <br />
Ok'tan <br />
Xian <br />
Turiel(sp?) <br />
Stumpy's Outpost <br />
The Boar &amp; Skewer <br />
Gloomy Vale <br />
Not necessarily in any order, they started out that way on this list, but then I had to go back and remember some more. I might not eeeven have them all noted either, so if I missed one, yell it at me, lol. <br />
Descriptions of each town are imminent! <br />
Byrendell: <br />
Located north of Drooling Fiend infested Swamps and East of Pepper Mountains(?). Unfortnately, lol, this is wgere alot of us gotta start out from. Once I got the hang of it, the second time around as BarnCat I skipped Doing the total catacombs training and instead ran up to Coradale. <br />
Byre, byren, by, Chat's fulla drama, ppl have said SLyythra's almost as bad, but Byrendell should have \&quot;Chatacombs\&quot; too I think. Keep all the level 1 - 4s still getting the hang of the game or just plain annoying in one room where if someone wants t go in and help out or mentor/train, etc, they can other than that, yeah. Next? lol. <br />
Coradale: <br />
That next level up and north up a level. Cruise on up here about when you reach the level where other players can attack you. Sure Coradale's boring and there's often noone to talk to in CHats there, but the training is superb. Trust me. <br />
For any level 3+ starting out the equipment the Goblins drop is decent enough to equip or sell. Well not nowadays I suppose.., Level 3s in platinum everything kinda piss me off. <br />
75% of my gear I had to work &micro;&yen;&nbsp;åßß off to find, 20% was earned thru hard work, cash or friendship, and this current 5% is borrowed, lol. <br />
I won't kill a newbie who's wearing black pearl everything, but I'm less likely to help one, especially if they're surrounded, and die, and I'm likely to get the leftovers, lol, jk. <br />
Anyways, yes, Coradale. Boars, Bats and Rats about like Byrendell except without the sewer snakes! Little Advanced training tip, sometimes if you run straight west from Cora until you get to the river, you can find Ogre Enforcers! <br />
I killed my first one as Cobalt by running back, firing magic blade, running firing, running firing, left it's weakened self outside and got healed up, then went back outside and killed it. <br />
To the West and a little north, the path to Nachtsburg. <br />
The long path east, Cloven Pine. <br />
Cloven Pine: <br />
This is where things start to get Interesting again! Cloven is a hub of activity, moderate chat, decent hunting, goblinwise. <br />
To the South and East, basically run into a wall face first, drag your face south along the wall and stay with it along the wall until you find the Entrance to the Goblin Caves. (and your sore faced self probably be cursing me for giving you such cruel directions, lol.) <br />
East and North is the Thunderdome, the area of Arena combat, don't complain to anyone about being playerkilled up there, Everyone expects that all players know, should know, or will find out, that place is serious business. <br />
South is Slyythra. <br />
Slyythra: <br />
Wolves, Timberwolves, bears, elves all guard the south east running path down to the lovely little down of Slyythra, here you'll see this is one of the places us grown-ups go to get away from the lower levels and their bullߪ&thorn;, to enjoy our much more refined and mature bullߪ&thorn;, lol. <br />
Elves are good droppers and they're abundant in the Elf Tree. Tip for getting there? I dunno if I wanna crowd the tree with goldhungries. I DO want some for myself TOO! But here's a tip. <br />
Run north of Slyythra until the path ends, fight a wolf, run west until you're fatigued, fight a bear, walk two steps north, fight an elf, then find a nice comfy tree to lean against. <br />
South is the Volcanic region and almost certain death. and either wait it is. Yeah Bal'Rak is there, but it's long and perilous journeying. <br />
Nachtsburg, for those in the know of other languages, the City of Night! <br />
You'll hear of this town eating newbies up by the dozens monthly. It's long winding confusing paths to and from, lure people in and at the same time, doesnt let them easily back out. <br />
Nastiness with tough hides and beefy towering statures and rusted swords roam the valleys looking for players to bash into goo. These are the Trolls, Ogre Enforcers, and Orc Warriors. <br />
To me it's just another family reunion. <br />
The gear at Nachts (what someone people confusingly call \&quot;natch\&quot;, will be adding alternate spellings chart at some future time) is mediocre at best, you're better saving and battling the Orcs for their daggers for awhile, then heading south to.... <br />
Ok'tan or Okt'an, however you spell it. <br />
I like to thing the name of the place is degraded to Orcish to mean \&quot;Orc-Town\&quot;. Well Orcish or a Georgia \&quot;Jawjah\&quot; accent to Oktan, lol. <br />
Well nuffa the regional insults, Oktan is where you'll find the brilliantly brutal selection of weaponry every Orc and Orc Killer would want in their arsenal. Hunting from Nachtsburg and back to Oktan to Nachtsburg and Oktan again can be profitable, mostly in Experience points, but killing the Orc Mages reveals a much more refined treasure drop than those offered by regular dead Orcs. <br />
The way there is easy. South from Nachts(natch)burg, lol, along the west wall south until you see a pleasant looking little valley and a cave entrance, from there the path is easy, just remember where the entrance is and you won't confuse it for an exit. <br />
Finally you emerge onto the Oktan Valley, go east, you'll see a large object shaped almost like a Tent or an Orc Head. <br />
Some folks use this area to get away from the PlayerKillers, some PlayerKillers use this place to get away from vengeful players, though I've never been attacked at Oktan, I was sspiciously followed for many minutes by a member of that retarded ƒ&thorn;ing clan that disbanded long ago. <br />
Gloomy Vale. <br />
This town's a personal favorite of mine. It's great hunting if you are weary of endless goldgetting and now hungerto better yourself in exp enhancing battle. <br />
Tips on the Critters there: All mostly good exp, and some are dropping health potions so check every chest. <br />
If ya wanna risk it, to of teh short, but hard paths to take are North and East over the bridge and thru the woods to Slyythra you go, or running straight west, and maybe a little bit south to the Boar and the Skewer! <br />
The Boar and The Skewer. <br />
Sounds like some lonely old abandoned Tavern or an Inn. I think the name fits for the monsters you encounter there will fry you like a boar and skewer you with their spiked tails. <br />
I stuck to battling the Bears Stone Golems and Imps there. <br />
I avoided attacks and attacking the Young Dragons and flame lizards. <br />
and I Totally, TOTALLY scoped the scene at Boar's Mall, dude, the Prices are INSANE! And the Selection, to Die for! LMSAO <br />
Well, pathetically those are the towns I know enough to detail about. someone else can take over from here, lol, I can add little bits and pieces from here on in. There ya have it, the world is your cookie and every town a chocolate chip in it! <br />
Trik <br />
Clan Leader! <br />
Town Shops (bal'rak-cloven pine) <br />
Town Shops Name Fullname Cost <br />
Bal'Rak <br />
Armor <br />
GBCM ...[Message truncated] View Full Message {CatNOTE:I'll have the missing goodness posted right soon, just hold your water.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 5:53 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 35)&nbsp;&nbsp;407.2 in reply to 407.1&nbsp;Trik <br />
Clan Leader! <br />
Shade Outerworld <br />
Courtesy of Mac: <br />
CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Re: Shade Outerworld <br />
Holy cats, that's Goooood Mac! I'm hearing Mac is one of the hardest working guys in Shade-Business, but this is evidenced with big thanks to Trik! <br />
We could use a guy like him in Trk, lol. <br />
Luckily he's already our leader, lmao. <br />
We could utilize Mac too, lol. <br />
General <br />
Clan Leader! <br />
Re: Shade Outerworld <br />
I would just like to say that that is very very impressive! <br />
CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Re: Shade Outerworld <br />
Impressive is that amount of detail, it's almost scary, lol. <br />
I'm seeing I have 60% of the surface explored, but still gotta see more, and I see some undetailed areas that could be those new areas the Portal might create. <br />
VeiwMapHere: <br />
(Would someone good with HTML IMGSRC this for me? I'm not getting it right, keeps not showing up and stuff, lol.)(Trying again, if this works, nm.) <br />
<a href="http://www.hornywolf.homestead.com/files/shadeouterworld.jpg">http://www.hornywolf.homestead.com/files/shadeouterworld.jpg</a> <br />
okay my arms are feelinginging like burnt cords, been sitting here for hours formatting, lol, sl smoke break, watchi som TV and I'll be back with more! <br />
Edited 09/09/2004 09:30 ET ET by Stargoyle <br />
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Edited 12/09/2004 12:48 ET ET by Stargoyle&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;reygar &nbsp;&nbsp;9/10/2004 11:23 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(3 of 35)&nbsp;&nbsp;407.3 in reply to 407.2&nbsp;wow that is really impressive work there mac.&nbsp; nice going.&nbsp;&nbsp; now you gottta map out the caves, tree, crypt, road to xian and the volcano lol&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/11/2004 8:03 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;reygar &nbsp;&nbsp;(4 of 35)&nbsp;&nbsp;407.4 in reply to 407.3&nbsp;*He did kinda map the Volcano there, you see the pointed area around the the west second turn? THat's how far I made it as a Level 1, before a wall of FLame Lizards and Dragons talked me outta my pulse, lol. <br />
Mac may be one of those people we could use in solving the mystery of the Portal! But ya know, those overlooked genius types do get to sit back and say DUH alot, lol. <br />
I've got the answer to the portal, or at least think I do, but sh__ what do I know? :P I'm just a weird newbie, lmao!*&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;reygar &nbsp;&nbsp;9/11/2004 11:19 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(5 of 35)&nbsp;&nbsp;407.5 in reply to 407.4&nbsp;DUH!&nbsp;&nbsp; lmao&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/11/2004 10:19 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;reygar &nbsp;&nbsp;(6 of 35)&nbsp;&nbsp;407.6 in reply to 407.5&nbsp;*I'll overlook that, lol.*&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/27/2005 3:41 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(7 of 35)&nbsp;&nbsp;407.7 in reply to 407.6&nbsp;*Mega Spoiler Alert! This is the Shade Waffle! For those Dedicated and hungry explorers out there looking for Shade's New Secret Flavor!:  Here you can plainly see where in what grid certain things are, but I'm gonna go ahead and ruin the waffle for you. That little black spot in the Corner that could be a dead fly is Stumpy's Outpost in A1. Stumpy's Atonement Shrine is cornered in blueberry syrup up in A3. The Baconbit in C1 is Boar and Skewer, and in the doughy portion up north in C2 is it's atonement shrine! C3's spritzing of pepper is CryptAppearanceZones, and there surrounded in more deeelish bluebaerry syrup is the XianRa trail Ladder. D2's spot of mold, would be Gloomy Vale, belowed by D1 Gloomy Atonement Shrine. E/F/1/2 is the gigantic boiling hot glob of Butter we know as the Volcano that leads to BalRak! F1's it's Atonement shrine. F3, a strand of grey hair a la LunchLady Land, is Slyythra, and NE, a garnish of Parsely you know as the Elf Tree is E4! Cloven Pine would be a glob of peanut butter all alone if not for the Thunderdome running red and rampant with strawberry jelly for F6's benefit. Coradale's speck of dustlike presence sits in shade waffle's C6 region while it's atonement shrine's in E6. OOPS! Forgot, after racking up Pkills in Thunderjelly Dome, your atonement for Cloven is in E5. Up in the heavily chewed up clumpy gross portion of shade waffle is Nachtburg, and it's Atonement Shrine in A6, with a piece of Onion in A4 for Okt'An. Well that's All I wanna cook up for this recipe! I aint even gonna Tell anyone where Byrendell's at, We are Trying to get people Out of there, lol. Except me, I wanna be the Mayor, because Byrendell's the Big Apple {Seed}, lol.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;3/11/2006 11:26 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(8 of 35)&nbsp;&nbsp;407.8 in reply to 407.7&nbsp;Shade Spoilers<br />
Everything you ever wanted to know about Shade but didn't know where to look! DISCLAIMER:This page is on no way associated with Cosmic Infinity.&nbsp; All content is&nbsp;created by the various players of the game and is&nbsp;Cosmic Infinity can not be held liable for any of its content.. <br />
Shade,(&copy; 2001-2005 Cosmic Infinity) according to their web site \&quot;is a Massively Multiplayer Wireless Role Playing Game (MMWRPG); the first for Mobile devices worldwide. Shade is all about ground-breaking multiplayer RPG action. Players choose their role in the struggle between good and evil in a world where magic and metal forge destiny. <br />
Exploration, combat, team work, hundreds of monsters and items, and the freedom to play your own way make Shade a true killer app.\&quot; <br />
SPOILER ALERT!<br />
Please read the following before entering any further into this site:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Part of the fun and magic of Shade is the exploration, the discovery, and the learning of things through others. You can very quickly and very easily learn a great deal at this site that may take away from your enjoyment of the game.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;6/19/2006 4:14 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(15 of 35)&nbsp;&nbsp;407.15 in reply to 407.14&nbsp;*This from Lewd and delivered by Ditzy@MF, special thanks and credits to both.*<br />
E-mail message <br />
Subject: Tips <br />
These are some things that I got from lewd I asked a lot of questions.&nbsp; So this may be just boring to you lol But i'll send it anyways<br />
&nbsp;<br />
[b]Tor etiquette;(the way i see it):[/b]<br />
1.When you first get to Tor dont assume you will be hunting dracos and elders instantly..if you were tagged by an elder on your way into the town proper then you KNOW how hard they can hit..if you didnt...they tag you for a min of 40 damg and a max (on me anyway) of<br />
61 (but then i was just a lvl 11 lich with 172 hp and 752 mana at the time-no tor gear yet).<br />
2. Watch and learn the bait/atk technique...if you dont then everyone WILL see you are making no effort to learn and...well you are ignored. <br />
[b](the best place to watch is BELOW the group so you can JUST see the elder or ancient and the \&quot;atkers\&quot;. DO NOT go any high up into the hunt then that or you will be very sorry as the \&quot;target\&quot; <br />
WILL lock on to you and you just made several enemies)[/b] The above positioning is also the [b]ONLY[/b] place gifters and healers should be. <br />
If you try to gift or heal from the sides the \&quot;target\&quot; [b]WILL[/b] lock onto you and again you just made some enemies. If the target \&quot;moves\&quot; up (and it will) DO NOT move up with the target and the atkers. The atkers will most likely \&quot;drag\&quot; the target back down..so wait!!!!!<br />
3. After a day or so of watching...ask someone you KNOW in tor to practice with you with NO target. This way you learn the method AND your friend gets in some practice.<br />
4. Now find 3 other new residents and I suggest you all practice together..using each one of you as the <br />
2 \&quot;atkers\&quot; and the \&quot;baiter\&quot; <br />
and the \&quot;target\&quot;. Use death cloud or some similar low hitting spell on each other, BUT dont hit the \&quot;target\&quot; as often as you would the real thing (the \&quot;target\&quot; will be taking damg from BOTH \&quot;atkers\&quot; so be gentle and the \&quot;target\&quot;should have a FULL pack of goldens). The \&quot;target\&quot; every once in a while should atk one of the \&quot;ATKERS\&quot; to simulate the real thing and then the \&quot;atkers\&quot; and \&quot;baiter\&quot;move in the method you just learned there.<br />
5. Keep practicing AND PRACTICING that until you are a well versed and smooth moving team. The KEY to a successful hunt in tor is... you must KNOW that your partners are going to do the CORRECT move at the CORRECT time in the CORRECT sequence.<br />
6. Now go try an elder...just for the simple fact they dont hit as hard as an ancient.<br />
7. If people at tor see you doing this (practicing) I think you might be surprised to find that...... \&quot;hey they just invited me to a hunt!! <br />
woohoo!!!\&quot;<br />
[b]The Drops:[/b]<br />
1. BEFORE you start the hunt, decide WHO gets 1st drop. Most teams are willing to wait their turn for 1st drop. If you hunt with the same people all the time then it is a method that works very well<br />
[b]Drop Sequence[/b]<br />
1st kill:<br />
player A- 1st drop<br />
Player B- 2nd drop<br />
player C- 3rd drop<br />
2nd kill:<br />
player A- 3rd drop<br />
Player B- 1st drop<br />
player C- 2nd drop<br />
3rd kill:<br />
player A- 2nd drop<br />
player B- 3rd drop<br />
player C- 1st drop<br />
Now all you have to do is repeat the sequence..everyone gets 1st drop and it is as fair as it can get...<br />
The etiquette in tor is very simple if you respect everyone there and dont intrude on THEIR hunts..(unless asked to help as a gifter or<br />
healer) if you do intrude, you will fast find you have no-one to hunt WITH.<br />
Tor is a place where all must work together to a common goal..whether it is a kill of an elder or draco..to smashing that damn gate..it just takes some patience and common sense and ABOVE ALL respect for the inhabitants of that town.<br />
LEWD</p>
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&quot;157&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;{This'll have to be continued later, I'm having a forever loading the next page, read me two novel chapters waiting until the screen itself finally timed out and went to screen saver lol excellent system the webtv..,}
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&quot;155&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>B-)  </p>

<p>What does common sense not cover? If it'll result in corrective action, it will mostly do just that. </p>

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&quot;27&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>I just finished LASHER, it was good. I raise a glass of milk in a toast lol. Poor Emaleth though, but oh well, she'll never be quite as hot as Lorkyn {tall deadly redhead from Blood Canticle}, Lorkypoo's shlptsssssizzling HOT! Well, icy... icy hot? Great I have a new fictional crush. Yes I know, seek help. </p>

<p>{I'm taking a break from the Rice stuff to read Private Parts by Howard Stern, kind of trying to reignite my passion for Radio, and justifying it by thinking he'd have made an ideal St.Ashlar, from TALTOS. He's already freakishly tall, long mane of hair, long spidery fingers, also lives in NY, and perpetually in rut.}  </p>

<p>After I cruise through the twisted world of the shock jock I'll Finally be filling in the gaps in my Vampire Chronicles with Blackwood Farm.</p>
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&quot;155&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>Hmmm, just the same, it'd be good to have a few up. </p>

<p>I'm just having trouble thinking of any. What to anticipate.., </p>

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&quot;110&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<font size="9">And Now We're HERE!</font> Yeeehawh!
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&quot;115&quot;;&quot;51&quot;;&quot;As far as I'm concerned, women always win no matter what. That may be sexist in/of itself, but by golly, I just don't like guys that much... 
<div class="sig">...Huh?</div>&quot;
&quot;67&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;Coast to coast is like Metaphorum, er, The TypeCastle ON YOUR RADIO! Many of the same topics, but lacking our insanity. Excepting that kooky JC guy calling in still he doesn't quite measure up to a full dosage of Zagreo. George Noory doeslean heavily on into the government conspiracies end of things and that does nothing good for the ease of the country lol all wariness no giving of hope. If you hurry you might be able to kill yourself before America turns into a total ironfist tyranacy imperialist one world government run by the illuminati and satan. K.I.S.S., keep it simple, silly. I'd be ok with him sticking to the topics we can be scared of just at night, and not give a thought to at daylight. Ghosts and UFO and Sasquatch and Loch Ness are fine, George Bush eating our first born children in a secret underground bunker or whatever , c'mon now. Just an example analogy not actually but sheesh. George, Mr.Noory lighten up or offer solutions, don't just give us the nonstop government fear, the real government's already doing that.
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;Clark Howard! AMerica's Consumer Warrior who teaches you to SAVE MORE, SPEND LESS and avoid getting RIPPED OFF! This guy makes financial economic radio INTERESTING! Character wit and at least a convincing humanity to him and his advice to people. He plays sound effects like alarm klaxons and bombs and war sounds in reaction to bad news over the phone from callers. \&quot;Christa from the Studio\&quot; is often dragged into the fray, especially if she also spent too much on anything, and random members of his crew are called on as examples, but they love him anyways. He's a friendly harmless giant nerd type who wears quality glasses, rides a moped to work, and yet is a genuine millionaire! This helps one to thinking Mr.Howard might know something about Money! All I know is, for a money show, I find the dial sitting unchanged for extended periods of time, for a financial advice show. Informational and Entertaining, kinda like here lol InfoTaining!
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>Btw, guess I'll drop a link too, for eye fodder for the restless mind to see what the heck all I'm speaking of.</p>

<p><a href="http://Www.KGMI.Com">Www.KGMI.Com</a></p>

<p><a href="http://Www.CoastToCoastAM.Com">Www.CoastToCoastAM.Com</a></p>

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<p>KGMI's blogs have been invaded by a Metaphorm, a BarnCat, a Cobalt Manticore and lately Aluminus Kann lol have mercy.</p>
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&quot;158&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Middle-Earth-Wackied: Some fun with LOTR<br />
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From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/8/2004 11:36 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;400.1&nbsp;CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Middle-Earth MadLibs? <br />
MadLib #12 <br />
27 July 2002 <br />
The fur of Saruman <br />
'Sitezens and BarnCats!' he hissed, and they shuddered at the hideous change. <br />
'Theiving Kenders!! What is the house of Eorl but a Golden Baron&nbsp;Byrendell where brigands Boil in the reek, and their brats roll on the floor among the Lobsters? Too long have they escaped the another fun link to try themselves. <br />
But the <br />
<a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com/MadLibs.asp">http://www.barrowdowns.com/MadLibs.asp</a> <br />
comes, slow in the Just check out the link, lol,, tight and hard in the end. play if you will!' Now his voice changed, as he slowly mastered himself. <br />
'I know not why I have had the patience to speak to you. For I need you not, nor your little band of Enraged Rabbits, as swift to Eat as to Go Potty, Théoden Horsemaster. Long ago I offered you a WebTV beyond your merit and your wit. I have offered it again, so that those whom you mislead may clearly see the choice of roads. <br />
You give me Computers and Cellphones. <br />
So be it. Go back to your Feral Gates! <br />
The link is within the story, lol, give it a go, it's funny as a stomped Gollum! <br />
Bigfoot!{Trk}Middle-Earth <br />
Re: Middle-Earth MadLibs? <br />
Today's Date in the Shire <br />
21&nbsp;&nbsp;Wedmath <br />
Middle-Earth Quotes <br />
\&quot;See, half-brother! This is sharper than thy tongue. Try but once more to usurp my place and the love of my father, and maybe it will rid the Noldor of one who seeks to be the master of thralls.\&quot; <br />
Fëanor threatening Fingolfin with his sword <br />
MadLib #10 <br />
17 February 2002 <br />
Fog on the Barrow-Downs <br />
There was a loud rumbling sound, as of {Trk} Clan Members, lol&nbsp; STOMPING!! and KICKING!!, and suddenly BarnCats streamed in, real BarnCats, the plain BarnCats of day. A low door-like opening appeared at the end of the chamber beyond Frodo's armpits; and there was Tom's nostrils (Black Mithril Nosegaurd, Orc Warrior nostril liner, and all) framed against the light of the sun rising red behind him. The light fell upon the floor, and upon the knuckles of the three hobbits lying beside Frodo. They did not meow, but the sickly hue had left them. They looked now as if they were only very playerkilling. <br />
Tom stooped, removed his glazed platemail, and came into the dark chamber, singing: <br />
Get out, you old Bigfoot of {Trk}! <br />
Vanish in the chewing gum! <br />
Shrivel like the cold mist, like the winds go wailing, <br />
Out into the metallic&nbsp;frog pond far beyond the trailer court! <br />
Come never here again! Leave your barrow empty! <br />
Lost and forgotten be, darker than the darkness, <br />
Where gates stand for ever shut, till the world is mended. <br />
At these words there was a ROAR!!! and part of the inner end of the chamber fell in with a SPLATTO!!!. Then there was a long trailing YEEOUCH!!!, fading away into an unguessable distance; and after that silence. <br />
lmao! </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/8/2004 11:54 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;400.2 in reply to 400.1&nbsp;Poll Question: Favorite LOTR Race on Verizon? <br />
Human 0 (0%) <br />
Elf 1 (50%) <br />
Dwarf 0 (0%) <br />
Hobbit 0 (0%) <br />
Orc 1 (50%) <br />
Goblin (Invasion Only.) 0 (0%) <br />
Undecided. 0 (0%) <br />
Total votes: 2 <br />
Re: Middle-Earth Quizzes! <br />
Which LOTR Actor Is Your Ideal Husband? What's his relationship history like? Vague and shadowy Littered with divorces Colourful One long, lovely marriage A PR-fuelled nightmare Boring What do you notice first about his physical appearance? <br />
<a href="http://www.quizilla.com/users/Sk8spectator/quizzes/Which%20LOTR%20Actor%20Is%">www.quizilla.com/users/Sk8spectator/quizzes/Which%20LOTR%20Actor%20Is%</a>... <br />
What type of LotR fan are you? Edit...making quiz at 4 in morning with no spellchecker feature causes randomhobbit's eyes to cross and make boo-boos. Boo-boos are now fixed. Your computer workspace is most likely to contain: <br />
<a href="http://www.quizilla.com/users/randomhobbit/quizzes/What%20type%20of%20LotR%20">www.quizilla.com/users/randomhobbit/quizzes/What%20type%20of%20LotR%20</a>... <br />
LOTR quizes <br />
<a href="http://www.expage.com/legolasrulez2quizes">www.expage.com/legolasrulez2quizes</a> <br />
Re: Middle-Earth Quizzes! <br />
Wich Lord of the Ring character are you? Where do you live? Hobbit's village Moria Rivendell Forest Mordor Anywhere Wich race are you? Wizard Elf Dwarf Hobbit Man Phantom What's your favourite weapon? Bow and arrow Poisoned sword <br />
<a href="http://www.quizilla.com/users/Janeira/quizzes/Wich%20Lord%20of%20the%20Ring%2">www.quizilla.com/users/Janeira/quizzes/Wich%20Lord%20of%20the%20Ring%2</a>... <br />
***Differences in Lord of the Ring Book vs. Movie*** *****NOTE***** This is for the theatrical release version of the movie not the extended one (and it only applies to the fellowship)!!! Contact the author: Sapphire345 <br />
<a href="http://www.quizilla.com/users/MayitBe/quizzes/%2A%2A%2ADifferences%20in%20Lor">www.quizilla.com/users/MayitBe/quizzes/%2A%2A%2ADifferences%20in%20Lor</a>... <br />
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Bigfoot!{Trk}Middle-Earth <br />
Re: Middle-Earth Quizzes! <br />
I cant get these codes to work, I had it down once way back in my first proboard, but I forgetted! lol. <br />
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From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/8/2004 11:57 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;400.3 in reply to 400.1&nbsp;Bigfoot!{Trk}Middle-Earth <br />
Your Middle-Earth Personality? <br />
The Barrow-Downs Personality Test <br />
<a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com/personality.asp?Size=">http://www.barrowdowns.com/personality.asp?Size=</a> <br />
It's looking like BarrowDowns is the place to see. <br />
All the links and no content of our own, lol, gather the armies of middle earth, bring them Hence! <br />
Bring them to.... FeralGates! <br />
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From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 2:31 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(4 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;400.4 in reply to 400.3&nbsp;<br />
Bigfoot!{Trk}Middle-Earth <br />
Clan Leader! <br />
New Creatures Wishlist!: <br />
What kinda monstrosities do you wanna see roaming the landscapes wreaking havoc? <br />
Seventh Sanctum - Evil Animal Minion Generator <br />
<a href="http://www.seventhsanctum.com/generate.php?Genname=evilanimalminion">http://www.seventhsanctum.com/generate.php?Genname=evilanimalminion</a> <br />
This will give ya some ideas of what to release upon the world(s). <br />
EliteZombie <br />
Guest <br />
Re: New Creatures Wishlist!: <br />
Minions <br />
Release the telepathic squirrels that can emit electrical bursts! <br />
Release the giant telepathic demonic oxen! <br />
Release the invisible sneaky berserk beavers! <br />
Release the sneaky chihuahuas that can control minds! <br />
Release the genetically-engineered chimpunks with the ability to walk up walls! <br />
Release the crazed vampire chimpunks! <br />
Release the telepathic robot monkeys! <br />
Release the super-fast murderous throat-ripping sheep armed with machine guns! <br />
Release the minature sneaky sheep! <br />
Release the regenerating super-intelligent android foxes armed with machine guns! <br />
Release the anthropomorphic radioactive cyborg armadilloes that can smell fear! <br />
Release the berserk shape-shifting yorkshire terriers that live to destroy! <br />
Release the anthropomorphic single-minded invisible robot gunea pigs that can interface with electronic devices! <br />
Release the regenerating badgers powered by atomic energy! <br />
Release the sneaky telepathic psychic lemmings that can control minds! <br />
Bigfoot!{Trk}Middle-Earth <br />
Clan Leader! <br />
Re: New Creatures Wishlist!: <br />
That's the spirit, yesss, thats what I like to see! I ... oh hiya, I was watching Brooke Burke on the, never mind, lol, here's another doofy generator. <br />
We're doing some great business for Seventh Sanctum, think we can access stock  yet? <br />
Seventh Sanctum - Dark Minion Generator <br />
<a href="http://www.seventhsanctum.com/generate.php?Genname=darkminion">http://www.seventhsanctum.com/generate.php?Genname=darkminion</a> <br />
Bigfoot!{Trk}Middle-Earth <br />
Clan Leader! <br />
Re: New Creatures Wishlist!: <br />
Seventh Sanctum <br />
Carving Your Writer's Block since 1999 <br />
Contents copyright (c) 2004 by Steven Savage. <br />
Code provided in these pages is free for all to use as long as the author and this website are credited. <br />
No guarantees whatsoever are made regarding these generators or their contents. <br />
No infringement or claim on any copyrighted material is intended. <br />
Dark Minion Generator <br />
Air Scions <br />
Brain Hornets <br />
Cat Scions <br />
Chaotic People Of The Swimming Haunter <br />
Doom Choppers <br />
Elder Madness Stealers <br />
Eternal Warped Shamblers <br />
Horror Stealers <br />
Immolating Revenants <br />
Inheritors From The Infernal Realm <br />
Jackal Ones <br />
Lurkers Of Mm-dd <br />
Mountain Vampires <br />
Ocean Ghosts <br />
Primordial Torture Beings <br />
Sand Serpents <br />
Serpents Of Iaigorhotug <br />
Slashers From The Mirage Planet <br />
Terrifying Scions <br />
War Offspring Of Mmmolathorn <br />
Bigfoot!{Trk}Middle-Earth <br />
Clan Leader! <br />
Re: New Creatures Wishlist!: <br />
Seventh Sanctum <br />
The Page of Generators <br />
Contents copyright (c) 2004 by Steven Savage. <br />
Code provided in these pages is free for all to use as long as the author and this website are credited. <br />
No guarantees whatsoever are made regarding these generators or their contents. <br />
No infringement or claim on any copyrighted material is intended. <br />
Monster Name Generator <br />
Names to inspire or name monsters. <br />
Names to generate: <br />
Astral Runner-Seeker <br />
Behemoth Gargoyle <br />
BloomBone <br />
CadaverFlash Hypnotizer <br />
Chromatic Grave Mantis <br />
Cleaving Cricket <br />
Cosmic Searching Griffon <br />
Cutting Roper-Witherer <br />
Decrepit Gut <br />
First Quipper-Grotesque <br />
Grasping Basilisk <br />
Herd Swarm <br />
Horror Yeti <br />
Horse Stalker <br />
Island Posessor <br />
Lunar Drowner-Biter <br />
Planetary Lamprey <br />
Plant Lion <br />
Profane Battler-Strangler <br />
Queen Chimera <br />
Shimmer Fly <br />
SkySlay <br />
StatueTooth Beholder <br />
Tiger Sylph <br />
Vine Shrieker <br />
Bigfoot!{Trk}Middle-Earth <br />
Clan Leader! <br />
Re: New Creatures Wishlist!: <br />
Btw that list can be gotten and played with at: <br />
<a href="Http://www.seventhsanctum.com/generate.php?Genname=Monstername">Http://www.seventhsanctum.com/generate.php?Genname=Monstername</a> <br />
Happy Hunting! <br />
(gotta recharge damn battery..,) <br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 4:26 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(5 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;400.5 in reply to 400.4&nbsp;All your possible Middle-Earth Names! <br />
The Barrow-Downs <br />
Presents <br />
The Middle-earth Name Generator <br />
To ease the load on our server, this page has been streamlined. <br />
Adûnaic name added 22 January, 2004 <br />
According to the Red Book of Westmarch, <br />
In Middle-earth, The Barrow-Downs: Multi-Name-Generator <a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com/middleearthname.asp?Size=">http://www.barrowdowns.com/middleearthname.asp?Size=</a> was a <br />
Treacherous&nbsp;Maiar <br />
Elven Name Possibilities for The Barrow-Downs: Multi-Name-Generator <a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com/middleearthname.asp?Size=">http://www.barrowdowns.com/middleearthname.asp?Size=</a> <br />
The root name suitable for feminine and masculine is: <br />
Telpëephel <br />
Another masculine version is: <br />
Telpëephelion <br />
More feminine versions are: <br />
Telpëepheliel <br />
Telpëephelien <br />
Telpëephelwen <br />
Hobbit lad name for The Barrow-Downs: Multi-Name-Generator <a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com/middleearthname.asp?Size=">http://www.barrowdowns.com/middleearthname.asp?Size=</a> <br />
Bodo&nbsp;Willow from Greenfields <br />
Hobbit lass name for The Barrow-Downs: Multi-Name-Generator <a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com/middleearthname.asp?Size=">http://www.barrowdowns.com/middleearthname.asp?Size=</a> <br />
Pearl&nbsp;Willow from Greenfields <br />
Dwarven Name for The Barrow-Downs: Multi-Name-Generator <a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com/middleearthname.asp?Size=">http://www.barrowdowns.com/middleearthname.asp?Size=</a> <br />
Báin&nbsp;Graveguard <br />
This name is for both genders. <br />
Orkish Name for The Barrow-Downs: Multi-Name-Generator <a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com/middleearthname.asp?Size=">http://www.barrowdowns.com/middleearthname.asp?Size=</a> <br />
Búbluk the Maimer <br />
This name is for both genders. <br />
** NEW ** Adûnaic name for The Barrow-Downs: <a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com/middleearthname.asp?Size=">http://www.barrowdowns.com/middleearthname.asp?Size=</a> ** NEW ** <br />
Zîrânbaszig <br />
** DISCLAIMER ** : These name generators produce random results and are not true translations of the words you type in. They are meant for entertainment purposes only. -- <br />
Considering how many languages are spoken by our visitors and how many names there are in the world, creating a program that can translate your real name would be an immense task and, in the end, would likely not be accurate since all of Tolkien's languages are incomplete. Additionally, most people have their names because their parents liked the sound of it or they had a relative with a similar name, not because of any ancient meaning. Still, we hope you enjoy our Name Generators and have fun with them! <br />
To discover your true Middle-earth names you must type your FULL NAME with proper Capitalization. <br />
The search is case and character sensitive. <br />
I put the link itself into the name generator to consolidate the info onto one page, all the links are the same deal, pick any link, pick any name. <br />
Bigfoot!{Trk}Middle-Earth <br />
Clan Leader! <br />
Re: All your possible Middle-Earth Names! <br />
The Barrow-Downs <br />
Presents <br />
The Middle-earth Name Generator <br />
According to the Red Book of Westmarch, <br />
In Middle-earth, Bigfoot! was a <br />
Stuttering&nbsp;Troll <br />
Elven Name Possibilities for Bigfoot! <br />
The root name suitable for feminine and masculine is: <br />
Pherost <br />
Another masculine version is: <br />
Pherostion <br />
More feminine versions are: <br />
Pherostiel <br />
Pherostien <br />
Pherostwen <br />
Hobbit lad name for Bigfoot! <br />
Moro&nbsp;Black from Grindwall <br />
Hobbit lass name for Bigfoot! <br />
Adelard&nbsp;Black from Grindwall <br />
Dwarven Name for Bigfoot! <br />
Merin&nbsp;Manmail <br />
This name is for both genders. <br />
Orkish Name for Bigfoot! <br />
Ugburz the Abominable <br />
This name is for both genders. <br />
** NEW ** Adûnaic name for Bigfoot! ** NEW ** <br />
Khibilkaldam <br />
[Think I'll stick with Bigfoot.] <br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 4:29 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(6 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;400.6 in reply to 400.4&nbsp;Your Hobbit / Elf Name! <br />
This taken from the links section of The MetaPhorum, it's always nice to see aunthentic looking names walking the land. I'm not saying I use one, but I'm not Wigga_69 or some other non-creative mess. <br />
{Here's something to do for fun, Find out what your Elf name is:} <br />
The Elvish Name Generator <br />
<a href="http://www.chriswetherell.com/elf/Default.asp&nbsp;">http://www.chriswetherell.com/elf/Default.asp&nbsp;</a> <br />
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{Annndd you have a Hobbit name too, those are someways way funnier, those elves are a little too serious and stuck up at times.} <br />
The Hobbit Name Generator <br />
<a href="http://www.chriswetherell.com/hobbit/Default.asp&nbsp;">http://www.chriswetherell.com/hobbit/Default.asp&nbsp;</a> <br />
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From:&nbsp;MIN0TAUR &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/12/2004 1:25 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(7 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;400.7 in reply to 400.6&nbsp;Those links don't work for me?<br />
Did i do something wrong, or did you type them in wrong?<br />
[Sorry Mino, that Midi was killing me on Dial-Up, LagCity USA even. It had to go.] <br />
Edited 08/04/2005 20:40 ET ET by CryptoKnight&nbsp;<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/12/2004 3:09 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;MIN0TAUR &nbsp;&nbsp;(8 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;400.8 in reply to 400.7&nbsp;*They're pasted, if they don't work, they're dead sites, MSN's not to good at trashlisting dead sites from their search lists. They just stay on there, years after the site itself was deleted.*&nbsp;<br />
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From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/12/2004 3:41 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(9 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;400.9 in reply to 400.7&nbsp;[Dead links shall be ferreted out and eaten alive like the whatever they ares, lol.] <br />
Middle-Earth Quotes <br />
\&quot;It takes more to make a king than a piece of elvish glass, or a rabble such as this. Why? any brigand of the hills can show as good a following.\&quot; <br />
MadLib #9 <br />
16 June 2001 <br />
The Scouring of the Shire <br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;But the MIN0TAURS could not now be cowed so easily. A few of them obeyed, but were immediately WAAUPED by their fellows. 2004 or more broke back and charged the Jerry The King Lawler. Six men were Choke Slammed, but the remaineder burst out, \\\&quot;D\\'VON!! GET THE TABLE!!!\\\&quot; two MidniteSuns, and scattering across the country in the direction of <a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com/madlibs.php">www.barrowdowns.com/madlibs.php</a>. Two more fell as they ran. Merry blew a loud horn-call, and there were answering calls from a distance. <br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'They won't get far,\&quot; said Pippin. 'All the country is alive with our Aqrns now.' <br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Behind, the trapped MIN0TAURS in the lane, still about four score, tried to climb the barrier and banks, and the MidniteSuns were obliged to shoot many of them or hits with a sledgehammer them with Ringposts. But many of the strongest and most desperate got out on the west side, and attacked their enemies fiercely, being now more bent on goes for the three count than escaping. Merry and Pippin, who were on the east side, came across and charged the MIN0TAURS. Merry himself Tombstone Piledrived the leader, a great squint-eyed ZAGREOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO like a Big Red Machine &nbsp;RUFUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. { he drew his forces off, encircling the last remnant of the MIN0TAURS in a wide ring of . <br />
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From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4/8/2005 3:34 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(10 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;400.10 in reply to 400.9&nbsp;Humorous Quotes attributed to JRR Tolkien 1892-1973, English Novelist, Scholar<br />
A pen is to me as a beak is to a hen.<br />
All that is gold does not glitter; not all those that wander are lost. (The Fellowship of the Ring)<br />
Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens. (The Fellowship of the Ring)<br />
Go not to the elves for counsel, for they will say both yes and no.<br />
I am told that I talk in shorthand and then smudge it. (NY Times, 3 Mar 1957.)<br />
I cordially dislike allegory in all its manifestations, and always have done since I grew old and wary enough to detect its presence.<br />
If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.<br />
It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.<br />
It's a dangerous business going out your front door. (The Fellowship of the Ring)<br />
It's the job that's never started takes longest to finish.<br />
There is little or no magic about them (Hobbits), except the ordinary everyday sort which helps them to disappear quietly and quickly when large stupid folk like you and me come blundering along.<br />
Humorous Quotes attributed to JRR Tolkien 1892-1973, <br />
[Here's some interesting numerical things. He died the year I was born, but check this out!: 1 ring to rule them all, 9 rings for the humans doomed to die, 7 rings for the dwarf kings in their halls of stone, and 3 rings for the elven kings under the sky = 1973. Aint that something!]<br />
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From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4/8/2005 4:33 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(11 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;400.11 in reply to 400.10&nbsp;From: LOTRevolution!: A Board of the Rings, Fansite for the players of Verizon's LOTR Games.<br />
LotR Matters<br />
LOTR Player Creations, [Create] Goofin' Around with LOTR!<br />
\&quot;O woe-begotten spirit, fall now into dark oblivion and forget for a while the dreadful doom of life.\&quot;<br />
Lúthien to Carcharoth <br />
The Choices of Master Samwise <br />
No such anguish had Shelob ever known, or dreamed of knowing, in all her long world of wickedness. Not the Most <br />
Hilarious&nbsp;whichever of old Gondor, nor the most savage UrukHai General entrapped, had ever thus endured her, or set whatever to her beloved flesh. A shudder went through her. Heaving up again, wrenching away from the pain, she bent her writhing bloodshot eyes beneath her and cast backwards in a convulsive leap.<br />
Sam had fallen to his knees by Frodo's big ol floppy ear, his senses reeling in the Metallic stench, his however many&nbsp;aching heads still gripping the Just Click the Link, lol of the <a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com/madlibs.php">http://www.barrowdowns.com/madlibs.php</a>. <br />
Through the mist before his eyes he was aware dimly of Frodo's crusty fudgeknuckle and stubbornly he fought to master himself and to [Cast] himself out of the swoon that was upon him. <br />
Slowly he raised his head and saw her, only a few paces away, eyeing him, her itchy hind quarter drabbling a spittle of venom, and a ]Cobalt[, of course&nbsp;golden healing potion trickling from below her wounded waxfilled ear. <br />
There she crouched, her shuddering belly splayed upon the ground, the great bows of her legs quivering, as she gathered herself for another spring-this time to [Attack] and [Run] to death: no little bite of poison to still the struggling of her meat; this time to [Look] and to [Veiw Char].<br />
Even as Sam himself hit, looking at her, seeing his death in her eyes, a thought came to him, as if some remote voice had spoken. and he fumbled in his coffee thermos with his left hand, and found what he sought: Wireless and Online and Electrical it seemed to his touch in a phantom world of horror, the dentures of MickeyMouse.<br />
'MickeyMouse! ' he said faintly, and he heard voices far off but clear: the crying of the fighter trolls as they ran under the stars in the beloved shadows of the Gray Haven, and the music of fighter trolls as it came through his sleep in the Hall of Fire in the house of DonaldDuck. <br />
Re: Goofin' Around with LOTR!<br />
Cobalt Caverns,LOTR RPG:[Play]&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;{Lord of the Rings,Tolkein about J.R.R.}<br />
{Here's something to do for fun, Find out what your Elf name is:} <br />
The Elvish Name Generator <br />
<a href="http://www.chriswetherell.com/elf/Default.asp&nbsp;">http://www.chriswetherell.com/elf/Default.asp&nbsp;</a><br />
{Annndd you have a Hobbit name too, those are someways way funnier, those elves are a little too serious and stuff up at times.} <br />
The Hobbit Name Generator <br />
<a href="http://www.chriswetherell.com/hobbit/Default.asp&nbsp;">http://www.chriswetherell.com/hobbit/Default.asp&nbsp;</a><br />
Re: Goofin' Around with LOTR!<br />
Tolkien Dunce: You've only seen the movies, right?<br />
<a href="http://quizilla.com/users/bigmami/quizzes/Obscure%20Tolkien%20Filbuster/">http://quizilla.com/users/bigmami/quizzes/Obscure%20Tolkien%20Filbuster/</a> <br />
I havent yet mastered the way to post up a translated HTML code on these boards, but here's a toughie quiz for the smarter-than-I-was folks. <br />
Re: Goofin' Around with LOTR!<br />
You've probably seen the movie... maybe read the books, just next time, pay more attention.<br />
<a href="http://quizilla.com/users/Bowl4TheSoup/quizzes/LotR%3B%20Based%20on%20Tolkien%20books/">http://quizilla.com/users/Bowl4TheSoup/quizzes/LotR%3B%20Based%20on%20Tolkien%20books/</a> <br />
Dandy. Dunced again. Seems lucky I even know how to spell \&quot;Orc\&quot;! lol. <br />
Re: Goofin' Around with LOTR!<br />
Found something I AM good at!<br />
I can at least make Samwise very very angry!<br />
Yes, you can, you vile, evil, not very nice person. LOL, nevermind, I can too. It seems to be quite easy to &para;ßß Sam off <br />
<a href="http://quizilla.com/users/peroxwhygen/quizzes/Could%20you%20piss%20off%20Samwise%20Gamgee%3F/">http://quizilla.com/users/peroxwhygen/quizzes/Could%20you%20piss%20off%20Samwise%20Gamgee%3F/</a> <br />
Samwise I thought was a little slow in the head if not outright retarded. A follower, a lapdog, bordering on fanatic loyalty to Frodo, but he made more money on this than he did in Encino Man I'm betting, so I can't hate on him too much, or can I? <br />
Re: Goofin' Around with LOTR!<br />
This might explain my mean streak.., Quote:<br />
You are Sauron! Better get some eye drops!<br />
<a href="http://quizilla.com/users/dunadan/quizzes/Which%20Lord%20of%20the%20Rings%20character%20are%20you%3F%20%20Gandalf%2C%20Saruman%2C%20Aragorn%2C%20or%20Sauron%3F/">http://quizilla.com/users/dunadan/quizzes/Which%20Lord%20of%20the%20Rings%20character%20are%20you%3F%20%20Gandalf%2C%20Saruman%2C%20Aragorn%2C%20or%20Sauron%3F/</a> Which Lord of the Rings character are you? Gandalf, Saruman, Aragorn, or Sauron? <br />
Re: Goofin' Around with LOTR!<br />
\&quot;huh?\&quot; You are Confused gollum, always pondering over things and asking questions. people often mistake you for stupid, but that probably just because you are too intelligent for them!<br />
<a href="http://quizilla.com/users/bleedingsongbird/quizzes/Wich%20Gollum%20Are%20You%3F/">http://quizilla.com/users/bleedingsongbird/quizzes/Wich%20Gollum%20Are%20You%3F/</a> <br />
Which Gollum Are You? <br />
Congratulations! You're Gandalf!<br />
<a href="http://quizilla.com/users/DarthMaligna/quizzes/Which%20Lord%20of%20the%20Rings%20character%20and%20personality%20problem%20are%20you%3F/">http://quizilla.com/users/DarthMaligna/quizzes/Which%20Lord%20of%20the%20Rings%20character%20and%20personality%20problem%20are%20you%3F/</a> Which Lord of the Rings character and personality problem are you? <br />
LMAO! Hey, where'd everyone go? <br />
HoboJagginsTheWelfareHobbit <br />
Re: Goofin' Around with LOTR!<br />
\&quot;Bid Aragorn remember the words of the seer, and the Paths of the Dead.\&quot;<br />
Elrond <br />
The POCKMARKED NOSE of Saruman <br />
'DIRTY ASHTRAYS and RABID CANARIES!' he hissed, and they shuddered at the hideous change. 'CHOADS! What is the house of Eorl but a MUCHO CRUSTAY&nbsp;BURNING OUTHOUSE where brigands POLE VAULT in the reek, and their brats roll on the floor among the LEEZARD LEEEZARDS? Too long have they escaped the LASER CANNON themselves. But the CELLPHONE comes, slow in the PLAYING LOTR MIDDLE EARTH WAR, tight and hard in the end. CONNECTING if you will!' <br />
Now his voice changed, as he slowly mastered himself. 'I know not why I have had the patience to speak to you. <br />
For I need you not, nor your little band of SHROOMS, as swift to EATING as to PUKING, Théoden Horsemaster. Long ago I offered you a VOMIT PUDDLE beyond your merit and your wit. I have offered it again, so that those whom you mislead may clearly see the choice of roads. You give me CHUNKS and SPLATTERS. <br />
So be it. Go back to your MOBILE HOMES! <br />
Re: Goofin' Around with LOTR!<br />
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From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4/15/2005 3:45 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(12 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;400.12 in reply to 400.11&nbsp;'73!' cried Gimli. He hewed a two-handed stroke and laid the last CatDrgN before his Tail. 'Now my count passes Legolas again.'<br />
'We must stop this BarnCat-hole,' said Stargoyle. 'Dwarves are said to be cunning folk with Paper Mache. Lend us your aid, master!'<br />
'We do not shape Paper Mache with Hamsters, nor with our finger-nails,' said Gimli. 'But I will help as I may.'<br />
They gathered such Gigantalactical&nbsp;Arm hairs and broken toothpicks and rubber bands as they could find to hand, and under Gimli's direction the Westfold-men blocked up the inner end of the culvert, until only a narrow outlet remained. { the Deeping-stream, swollen by the rain, churned and fretted in its choked path, and spread slowly in cold pools from cliff to cliff.<br />
'It will be drier above,' said Gimli. <br />
'Come, Stargoyle, let us see how things go on the Windshield wiper!'<br />
He climbed up and found Legolas beside Cryptoknight and AluminusKann. The elf was whetting his tougher than leather&nbsp;. There was for a while a lull in the assault, since the attempt to break in through the culvert had been foiled.<br />
'666!' said Gimli.<br />
'Good!' said Legolas. 'But my count is now 6. It has been Face-work up here.' </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;4/16/2005 8:37 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;(13 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;400.13 in reply to 400.12&nbsp;teeheehee! 666 my arse! and that is quite a coincidence with those numbers. . . did you realize that if you add them all together, you get 20? :| <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4/16/2005 3:39 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(14 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;400.14 in reply to 400.13&nbsp;[No...oh?....<br />
...blinks stupidly...<br />
Twenty? Yes? Nooo. Probably! Huh?]</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;4/17/2005 2:41 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;(15 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;400.15 in reply to 400.14&nbsp;ROTFL! That meant absolutely nothing. I was just being brilliant and all, as I so often am. It's 20!! Like, 20 is NOTHING! Although... You WERE 20 once. I'll be 20 forever. 20's a good number. lol. <br />
Aqrn</p>
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Adopt-A-Pet-Peeve/Passable Judgements.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 8:16 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;410.1&nbsp;Bigfoot!{Trk}Middle-Earth <br />
Clan Leader! <br />
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. (and when does it really apply?) <br />
How much respect do the older players <br />
Really deserve? Don't name names, but ya gotta think, if they aint said a word to or about you forever, ignore you every time, only to finally get in your face for the smallest mistake or infraction to them, calling it disrespect? Well then ya gotta think, these are people who have lost touch with the fact once they shut off their phones, they're still silly stupid little humans who really should be kissing my @$$ instead. <br />
lmao. <br />
But really, About respect, respect not only for supposed accomplishments, but <br />
I respect for how they are with me and other people, because that's what realy counts. Any åßߪø¬ can be the top dog, look at our current president, but it takes some being real and a real friend to earn real respect, the rest is just @$$kissing to cover one's own @$$. <br />
Insincerities to flatter Superiorities. <br />
To those needing to come back down to Earth, don't fly too high, it's only a game. <br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 8:28 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;410.2 in reply to 410.1&nbsp;Poll Question: Where do you stand on Pkillers? <br />
I hate it, I won't do it, and I don't like it done 0 (0%) <br />
I aint saying Nothin'! 0 (0%) <br />
I love it, I do it as much as I can! 0 (0%) <br />
I only do it for a cause, like Revenge! 0 (0%) <br />
I don't Have an opinion on this. : 0 (0%) <br />
Stand, where do I stand... ON THEIR THROATS! 1 (25%) <br />
What's Playerkilling? 1 (25%) <br />
Well, it's a part of the game, it happens. 2 (50%) <br />
Total votes: 4&nbsp;&nbsp;Lock voting <br />
CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Feral Gates Creator! <br />
PlayerKillers <br />
I figure if it was'nt allowed, it would'nt be a part of the game, but perhaps the systems were'nt well thought out ahead of opening it to the public. <br />
Stick to your code of ethics, if you don't pkill dont start. Violence begets more violence. <br />
You can be an evil character in the game, but you'll still be attacked by evil monsters. There's no brownie points. <br />
The game has plenty of enemies to fight, keep the game(s) fun I say. <br />
SmackOne <br />
Regular Feral Gates Sitezen! <br />
Re: PlayerKillers <br />
Stuff happens like that on a daily basis <br />
I will take a stand when a fellow brother or sister is the victim and the culprit is on a killing spree <br />
In this case you will most likely have a bunch of players after the culprit <br />
I like dancing which most of them do well. They hit you then run...you know how it is... no 1 on 1 <br />
Bigfoot!{Trk}Middle-Earth <br />
Clan Leader! <br />
Re: PlayerKillers <br />
Choose your fights wisely. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer! <br />
I did a dandy dance with someone once, this Chr- was attacking members of my clan and after the 5th report of that, see I kept trying to say avoid this guy, I finally got fed up and ran to the town he was reported to be in, I stopped, healed [East] and identified him, yep, that's the guy, so I waited around the corner. He stumbles on up and I stick it to him, we fight, he backs off and cheeses out on me by lobbing spells at me, I approach and continue the abuse, then toe-to-toe, we fought on until he over-estimated me and took off back into town. He never knew how close he came, lmao, I was right at 3 hp! <br />
But that's the thing, some pkillers aren't expecting a fight, they want a kill, but some do like a challenge, and sure, give em hell. Cause if you run too much, you might find yourself running forever. Running is what Prey does, Predators can't attack other predators as easily, don't run if you don't have to. <br />
I'm not saying avoid common sense, but if it's a fight you could win, hell yeah, shred em! <br />
I tend to flip back and forth on this issue, I'm Schizo like that, lol. But put it this way, in Middle Earth, the advice is two types, the Practical and the Circumstantial. <br />
\&quot;Reality is most oft governed by the consensual delusion that we as a race have any ƒ&thorn;ing idea of what's realy going on here.\&quot;~Anonymous Philosopher. <br />
~VH~[STC] <br />
Clan Leader! <br />
Re: PlayerKillers <br />
i think its all part of the game so deal with it ive been pked a couple times and ive killled a few people but that doesnt mean im a bad person... well maybe in their opinion lol <br />
Bigfoot!{Trk}Middle-Earth <br />
Re: PlayerKillers <br />
LOL, 'sides the ƒ&thorn;ers run too fast, ever tried to hit, chase, attack, chase more, hit, chase. It's way easier exp fighting UrukHai. <br />
Speaking of P-killing, well this aint even really worth it's own post, but it's getting aaaaannoying. <br />
This is what I call the Lazy but Polite Pkiller! Aaaamazing, but true. <br />
This person will Ask if they can kill you, and offer Gear or Gold for your death and beg message after message, not letting you a moment of peace. <br />
Asking, than Telling you to go to a certain town where they and hmmm whats this a few members of their clan and allied clans are standing outside town too? Verrrry interesting, looks like a trap, think I'll walk right on in, NOT! <br />
HOW STUPID DO THEY THINK I AM!?! Wait, don't answer that... <br />
lo0l. <br />
But has this happened to anyone else or am I the favorite flavor there? <br />
~VH~[STC] <br />
Clan Leader! <br />
Re: PlayerKillers <br />
LMAO that has gotta be the stupidest attempt at a pkill know lol <br />
CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Feral Gates Creator! <br />
Re: PlayerKillers <br />
It happens, lol. <br />
\&quot;plz can u com 2 bree, i gota kil sumbdy im bord az hel heer!\&quot; <br />
Besides that some people don't have online resources at their disposal or aren't asking or being given advice, who really gets so bored they go \&quot;deadpanhandling\&quot;? If ya wanna go out and kill somebody, just ƒ&thorn;in do it! <br />
There's enough to do in either game that boredom should'nt be an issue. <br />
Asking anyone to stand still so you can hit them down to 0hp isn't the name of the game, where's the fun in that. <br />
(Go look for someone 5 levels higher than you and go try to kill them, the kill bonus for that is 20,000 exp points per level!) <br />
~VH~[STC] <br />
Clan Leader! <br />
Re: PlayerKillers <br />
actual if you have crap ass gear either game can get very boring(not realy sure bout Shade more people to chat or hunt with) but i think that is taking it WAY too far. <br />
Bigfoot!{Trk}Middle-Earth <br />
Clan Leader! <br />
Re: PlayerKillers <br />
part of the fun is knowing what to kill for that next-level-up gear you or your clan needs. <br />
(I'd love to know where the lower levels are getting all that sh-weet equipment, I'm tearing up elf after elf getting what I get, but, who can ya really rely on for buying equipment from? a few too many en-trap-eneurs way back burned me outta accepting free OR bought gear.) <br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/9/2004 8:40 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;410.3 in reply to 410.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />
PileJumpers! <br />
Poll Question: You just killed a monster, and some player comes along and steals the leavings, you..., <br />
run after them, murder glowing in your eyes! :@ 1 (20%) <br />
would let them, there's enough t go around. 0 (0%) <br />
make a note of the playername, for reference. 1 (20%) <br />
just run, it could be a hi-level player! 0 (0%) <br />
ARE the pilejumper! 0 (0%) <br />
....what's pilejumping? :S 0 (0%) <br />
trip them as they run past, laugh yer ass off! 3 (60%) <br />
get all ticked off and do nothing about it... :@ 0 (0%) <br />
Total votes: 5&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />
CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
PileJumpers! <br />
Pilejumping. <br />
My thoughts on this? When I'm out hunting and someone comes along and stands there, they'd be better of helping. <br />
In fact if it's their kill, I leave the treasure there for em. Sometimes I'll leave it there if it was MY kill. <br />
In a few extreme cases, I'vehadto pick up teh treasure and run After the player who helped me. <br />
\&quot;HEY WAIT UP ITS YOURS MAN!! I AINT GONNA HURT YA!!\&quot; <br />
I'm never so desperate that I have to resort to pilejumping, exp is more valuable to me. I'm generous to a point, though, long lines to the charity that I'm not won't work, lol. <br />
SmackOne <br />
Regular Feral Gates Sitezen! <br />
Re: PileJumpers! <br />
Yeah I do it when no one around <br />
If it's my kill and someone takes it I usaully not do nothing unless they keep on doing it. <br />
A little shot of that deadly gas will send a lower level running fast. <br />
CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Re: PileJumpers! <br />
I did something once to some naked level four guy. He matched me move-for-move, following me everywhere. <br />
It got kinda creepy. <br />
Like Tim Allen says \&quot;Don't stand too close to a naked man.\&quot; <br />
So I sent a quick minor heal west and attracted two elves. Last I saw of him he was the center of a two bear, two elf dance party, lol. <br />
REDSONJA <br />
Regular Feral Gates Sitezen! <br />
Re: PileJumpers! <br />
unless im surounded dont help me i need the kill 2 build my kill numbers! <br />
CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Re: PileJumpers! <br />
Yea I got reminded of that kill points thing in LOTR too. Trying to be the nice guy that I can be at times, lol, I ran up and to the south of an UrukHai, and got the kill shot on it, which is hilarious because I was only doing 3 - 5 pts of damage on the bugger. I get ran past by the helpee and messaged \&quot;PLZ Dont help me!!\&quot; I asked why and she says, \&quot;Np, I'm working on my drain life.\&quot; <br />
Btw, I'm finally broadening my horizons from the damn 8-town rut I was in, makes me wanna play in that wretched place some more, lol! <br />
And Welcome to Feral Gates, Red! <br />
TheInformer <br />
Guest <br />
Re: PileJumpers! <br />
check anyone acting like theyre folowing you. they could be keeping an eye on you and radio your position to someone else setting up to box you in and wipe you out. this hapened to me once. true story <br />
CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Feral Gates Creator! <br />
Re: PileJumpers! <br />
People sure can seem t put alot of effort into creating the fear environment for some players. <br />
I'm from Middle-Earth I KNOW this one! <br />
lol. <br />
Expect the best, prepare for the worst and don't stop playing, play defensively, aware, sincere but not in fear. <br />
&lt;then runs off and hides under his desk cause he thought he saw a pkiller walk by, lmao!&gt; <br />
~VH~[STC] <br />
Clan Leader! <br />
Re: PileJumpers! <br />
i hate pile jumping i say kill them all!!! <br />
Bigfoot!{Trk}Middle-Earth <br />
Clan Leader! <br />
Re: PileJumpers! <br />
I can overlook that stuff at maybe Bree, or even Hobbiton, it takes alot of pluck to run south of the beginner towns and nab up the primo equipment. <br />
You hear about offers for equipment and \&quot;Just Ask\&quot; advice, but who can ya really trust there? lol. <br />
People Starting out, Shade or LOTR: <br />
Keep AWAY from the player standing near the circles or box thingies! If you run up and [Pick Up] you could wind up in [Limbo] and have to <br />
[Resurrect]. <br />
If someone ran up and snatched the good gear of a recent merc kill of mine, good, fine, Not gonna worry about it, cause the next person they do that to is gonna stab right thru their ill-gotten gains to make them into a pile to jump. I call this IRONY! <br />
Don't steal a treasure, 'less ya wanna BE a treasure! <br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/10/2004 12:52 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(4 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;410.4 in reply to 410.3&nbsp;*Unfortunately, this has been brought to my attention alot, especially recently, and it's something nobody wants to talk about, as that is seen as participating IN it, but there has to be so easy of a solution.* <br />
Poll Question: You... <br />
...have info on someone that could damage them. 1 (50%) <br />
...are hiding out from someone(s). 0 (0%) <br />
..changed your name because of Killing/Being Killed 0 (0%) <br />
...at times let your mouth run ahead of your brain 1 (50%) <br />
...wanna warn people about a player, but can't. 0 (0%) <br />
...got killed because of gossip, rumors, garbage. 0 (0%) <br />
...like to work behind the scenes, bein sneaky. 0 (0%) <br />
...don't have nothing to say about nobody. 0 (0%) <br />
Total votes: 2 <br />
CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Rumors, Drama &amp; Politics! <br />
I almost don't even wanna cover this, but then I felt that bringing it to light would unearth some of the rotten false information burrowing around in people's minds. Not specific instances per se, just the nature of this beast. <br />
I've been hunted and killed because people will beleive anything they're told about anyone. There's no reason for this, logically, when people use their brains and think for Themselves! <br />
SmackOne <br />
Regular Feral Gates Sitezen! <br />
Re: Rumors, Drama &amp; Politics! <br />
I know how you feel <br />
Sometimes I hear things that make me wonder about who is good and who is bad!!! <br />
The best way for me to handle it is to not get invloved unless I want to suffer the consequences. <br />
Actions speak a hell of a lot better than words do <br />
CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Re: Rumors, Drama &amp; Politics! <br />
They do they do. <br />
People's true natures can't hide totally. <br />
\&quot;Those those about to play, We Support You.\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade <br />
Just for Fun, do NOT ACTUALLY TRY THIS! *Note: Here's a funny little example of how some stuff gets started. This is not meant to inspire or instruct, but to give a clearer understanding of the situation itself, here's just one type.* <br />
For all of you who occasionally have a really bad day, and you just need to take it out on someone, don't take it out on someone you know, take it out on someone you don't know. I was sitting at my desk when I remembered a phone call I had forgotten to make. I found the number, and dialed it. <br />
A man answered saying, \&quot;Hello?\&quot; I politely said, \&quot;This is Patrick Hanifin, could I please speak with Robin Carter?\&quot; Suddenly, the phone was slammed down on me. I couldn't believe that anyone could be so rude. <br />
I tracked down Robin's correct number and called her. (I had transposed the last two digits of her phone number). <br />
After hanging up with her I decided to call the 'wrong' number again. When the same guy answered the phone, I yelled, \&quot;You're a jerk!\&quot; and hung up. <br />
I wrote his number down with the word 'jerk' next to it and put it in my desk drawer. Every couple of weeks, when I was paying bills or had a really bad day, I'd call him. He'd answer and I'd yell, \&quot;You're a jerk!\&quot; <br />
It always cheered me up. <br />
When Caller ID came to our area I thought my therapeutic 'jerk' calling would have to stop. So, I called his number and said, \&quot;Hi, this is John Smith from the Telephone Company. I'm just calling to see if you're familiar with the caller ID program?\&quot; he yelled, \&quot;no!\&quot; and slammed the phone down. I quickly called him back and said, <br />
\&quot;That's because you're a jerk!\&quot; <br />
One day I was at the store, getting ready to pull into a parking spot. <br />
Some guy in a black BMW cut me off and pulled into the spot I had patiently waited for. I hit the horn and yelled that I had been waiting for the spot. <br />
The idiot ignored me. I noticed a \&quot;For Sale\&quot; sign in his car window, so I wrote down his number. <br />
A couple of days later, right after calling the first jerk (I had his number on speed dial), I thought I had better call the BMW jerk, too. I dialed and someone said, \&quot;Hello?\&quot; I said, \&quot;Is this the man with the black BMW for sale?\&quot; \&quot;Yes it is.\&quot; \&quot;Can you tell me where I can see it?\&quot; \&quot;Yes, I live at 1802 West 34th Street. It's a yellow house and the car's parked right out front.\&quot; \&quot;What's your name?\&quot; I asked. <br />
\&quot;My name is Don Hansen,\&quot; he said. <br />
\&quot;When's a good time to catch you, Don?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I'm home every evening after five.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Listen, Don, can I tell you something?\&quot; \&quot;Yes?\&quot; \&quot;Don, you're a jerk!\&quot; Then I hung up, and added his number to my speed dial, too. <br />
Now, when I had a problem, I had two jerks to call. But after several months of calling them, it wasn't as enjoyable as it used to be. So, I came up with an idea: I called jerk #1. <br />
\&quot;Hello\&quot; \&quot;You're a jerk!\&quot; I shouted, but I didn't hang up. \&quot;Are you still there?\&quot; he asked. <br />
\&quot;Yeah,\&quot; I said. \&quot;Stop calling me!\&quot; he screamed. \&quot;Make me,\&quot; I said. \&quot;Who are you?\&quot; he asked. <br />
\&quot;My name is Don Hansen.\&quot; \&quot;Yeah? Where do you live?\&quot; \&quot;Jerk, I live at 1802 West 34th Street, a yellow house with my black Beemer out front.\&quot; <br />
He said, \&quot;I'm coming over right now, Don. And you had better start saying your prayers.\&quot; I said, \&quot;Yeah, like I'm really scared, jerk.\&quot; Then I called jerk #2: \&quot;Hello?\&quot; he said. \&quot;Hello jerk,\&quot; I said. He yelled, \&quot;If I ever find out who you are...\&quot; <br />
\&quot;You'll what?\&quot; I said. <br />
\&quot;I'll kick your ass,\&quot; he exclaimed. <br />
I answered, \&quot;Well, jerk, here's your chance. I'm coming over right now.\&quot; <br />
Then, I hung up, and immediately called the police saying that I lived at 1802 West 34th Street, and I was on my way over there to kill my gay lover. Then, I called Channel 13 news about the gang war going down on West 34th Street. <br />
I quickly got into my car and headed over to 34th St. There, I saw two jerks beating the crap out of each other in front of 6 squad cars, a police helicopter, and a news crew. <br />
Now I feel better. <br />
--------------------------------------\&quot;I'm trying to put a happy face on this situation, but it won't ƒ&thorn;ing hold still.\&quot; <br />
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From:&nbsp;reygar &nbsp;9/10/2004 6:42 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(5 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;410.5 in reply to 410.4&nbsp;hmmm. sounds like a good idea.... maybe i'll try it one day lol...&nbsp; *67 works awesomely against caller ID lol&nbsp;<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/10/2004 5:11 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;reygar &nbsp;(6 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;410.6 in reply to 410.5&nbsp;*Hey Rey, you're a jerk! AH crap, my name is on this post! I live in England, and uh I'm also Saiten, lmao*&nbsp;<br />
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From:&nbsp;reygar &nbsp;9/10/2004 6:04 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(7 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;410.7 in reply to 410.6&nbsp;lmao<br />
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From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;&nbsp;4/6/2005 1:05 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(8 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;410.8 in reply to 410.4&nbsp;That is the most hilarious thing I have read in a long time. (You are not going to bust my chops for using a colour and a different font are you?)&nbsp; &nbsp;:-) <br />
Edited 06/04/2005 04:07 ET ET by EJagana <br />
Edited 07/04/2005 02:22 ET ET by EJagana&nbsp;<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4/6/2005 12:54 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(9 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;410.9 in reply to 410.8&nbsp;*Ah heck no, we have plenty of canadians and their coloUrs here, lol.* <br />
{Looking back on that old post from the original Feral Gates site and gawdamn. Seeing it now and seeing it all as I saw it all then, aint much changed.}<br />
 \&quot;Changes, pfffawrt on all that.\&quot;<br />
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From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;&nbsp;4/7/2005 12:55 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(10 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;410.10 in reply to 410.9&nbsp;<br />
I play another computer based game called FAITH. It has a chat and there are always people and moderators in there. They are supposed to help you with the game and answer questions for newbies.<br />
&nbsp;I go in there and think hey cool! Colours! So I pick a colour like this one. <br />
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E&gt; HI! <br />
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Chat person 1&nbsp;&gt; Huggles Chat person 2.&nbsp;<br />
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E&gt; The name thing is not working here. It only shows part of my name. <br />
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Chat person 1 &gt;&nbsp; UGH No colors!!!<br />
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E &gt; What&nbsp;do you mean?<br />
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Chat person 3 &gt; no colours in chat. It's a rule.<br />
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E &gt; What rule? I did not read that rule. <br />
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Chat person 2 &gt; Stop talking!! God ignorant newbies. <br />
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Chat person 1 &gt; Its an unwritten rule.<br />
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E &gt; Oh the unwritten kind. Can you help me with my name?<br />
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Chat person 3 &gt; Stop talking.<br />
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E &gt; I am trying to fix it !!! I do not know how. <br />
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Chat person 2 &gt; Yes you do. Don't talk to her. Ignorant rude newbies.<br />
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E &gt; Can you help me with my name?<br />
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Chat person 3 &gt; Christ! &nbsp;Bold!!<br />
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E &gt; you people need to chill out a little.<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4/7/2005 3:19 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(11 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;410.11 in reply to 410.10&nbsp;*Cripes, E. You and your colours, ya shoulda known, lol! {Man I wish there was a way to be able to tell when people are still on the site, I think I keep Just Missing everyone!}*<br />
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From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;4/7/2005 4:03 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(12 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;410.12 in reply to 410.10&nbsp;man, I don't even remember reading this, but I know that I did. very funny. can I call Rey a jerk too?? Rey, you're a jerk! lol, j/k. hm, Aqrn, you're a jerk! and there's a jerk in your bathroom, right over the sink where the mirror used to be, go beat her up! yeaaahhh, that's right, you do that. <br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/16/2006 2:30 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(13 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;410.13 in reply to 410.12&nbsp;MMORPG<br />
From Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia.<br />
&ldquo;Dude, I tried one of those once, it took so much weed to forget that I ever did&rdquo; <br />
~ Oscar Wilde on MMORPG<br />
The MMORPG (Maybe Might invOlve Really Playing a Game or a.k.a Many Men Online Role-Playing Girls) genre has been around for decades starting with Rogue, and later, Bard. MMORPGs (pronounced \&quot;more pigs\&quot;) consist of the same fundamental gameplay, which forces the owner of the game to sit in a chair for hours watching The Phantom Menace over and over again. While this may seem painful at first, the player eventually becomes used to the process and proclaims to others \&quot;it's not that bad.\&quot; Players continue doing this thousands if not hundreds of thousands of times over. Many Gamers consider this to be justified grounds for suicide. The MMORPG is perhaps one of the highest forms of serious business that can be encountered on the internet. <br />
While critics argue against the repetition of the whole process, citing the \&quot;battles are repetitive,\&quot; \&quot;there's no story or plot\&quot; and \&quot;nothing actually changes,\&quot; players always have an incentive to continue onward. This comes in the form of brownie points, gold star stickers, and check marks. The number one rule regarding the previously mentioned items is the same as the Milton Bradley board game Monopaly: The one with the most toys wins. <br />
When new players initially sign up, they often ask \&quot;what do high level players know that I don't?\&quot; <br />
Skilled players who go through the process the greatest number of times are known for being successful and extremely popular among the world in general, noting that \&quot;only players at the very top understand the true meaning and purpose of their lives.\&quot; <br />
MMORPG is also known as the most long and confusing acronym since PCMCIA ( Personal Computer Memory Card International Association ) <br />
It has been speculated that the population decline in Western countries is closely linked with the number of MMORPG subscriptions. <br />
Contents<br />
1 Analysis<br />
2 Development cycle <br />
2.1 Typical forum thread<br />
3 Storyline<br />
4 An very common MMORPG incident<br />
5 Examples of MMORPGs<br />
6 External links<br />
Analysis<br />
The length of time in which a player character goes from a stupid noob to Uber 1337 is approximately 100 days RL(real life). While one could play a normal RPG in that same period of time, and then play through it twelve more times, the MMORPG genre allows one to accomplish the following: <br />
Walk from one side of town to the other <br />
Run from one hilltop to another <br />
Earn fifteen gold pieces <br />
Recoup lost experience <br />
Bake bread after failing the first couple times <br />
Wear armor that's tight and shiney <br />
Earn stats <br />
Get +1 <br />
Look down on others who are where you were three weeks ago <br />
Get on Ventrillo and scream at elderly players acting like 8-year-olds <br />
Fish for boots <br />
Get +9 against ogres <br />
Take an hour to return to where you died, which you MUST do <br />
haxors <br />
PvP, slang for whine like a btch <br />
Get lost at Spawn point <br />
Development cycle<br />
Follow a new MMORPG as soon as you hear about it <br />
Play the open beta <br />
Buy the retail version <br />
Go to five different information sites that also have discussion forums on that game. Spend all your time on these forums. <br />
Install the game and get to level 5. Then spend the rest of your life on the forums. ** <br />
Go see an awesome movie, read an awesome book, or play an awesome single player game, and complain how the game is nothing like either of those. <br />
Follow the developers lives in detail, going so far as to take pictures of their family through their window by perching yourself on a tree nearby. Sue them when they refuse to listen to your innovative ideas. <br />
Discuss this on the boards. <br />
Get tired of the game and threaten to quit, then lookup a third party program that will make your life easier. <br />
Get hacked. <br />
Complain on the boards some more. <br />
Quit. <br />
Discuss this on the boards. <br />
See step #2. <br />
Find the person who wrote the original negative version and kill his family <br />
Typical forum thread<br />
A typical discussion on these fan-forums will follow this pattern: <br />
\&quot;I quit SWG because everyone's a Jedi now\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Yes, but Jedi's are the bread and butter of the SW universe.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I know... but it took me three years to grind my character, and I had to perform orl sx on Jabba the Hut to get that far... people can now skip all this.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I see, that doesn't make sense... who wouldn't want to blw Jabba?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;OMG111one!l33t111OMGexclamation\&quot; <br />
\&quot;O RLY?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;YA RLY\&quot; <br />
\&quot;NO WAI\&quot; <br />
Forum threads will also include: <br />
-Players whining that they do not have what another person does <br />
-Players whining that they have to work to get the Blades of Beatdown or BlaBlaBla of the BlaBlaBla. <br />
-Players whining about how their useless trade skill earns no money yet people who hack or sell gold are earning money like mad. <br />
-Players whining about how easy another class has it because they have ___________. <br />
-Ludicrous suggestions that wouldn't make sense to add, only help them and only them, or just something that'll completely break the game. <br />
-A futile attempt to get better mods only to have the thread buried under a million other threads like those mentioned above <br />
-Repeating a joke that was funny in the Beta or posting a video that made some 10-year-olds giggle like Beavis and Butthead. (See: Chuck Norris) <br />
-Nonsense. Threads posted for not good reason, don't contribute anything, and have no purpose other than nonsense. <br />
-Lag annoying noobs that keep saying the totally noticable including lag and hacker (Well known on Fly For Lag and the odd Flower online) <br />
Storyline<br />
The following plot synopsis applies to every MMORPG: <br />
Before the First Age, there was the Age before This One. No one remembered this age, but many participated in it. Then they got bored and left. <br />
After this age, there was the New Age, but no one enjoyed it as much as the Current Age. Why? They changed too much stuff and nobody really cared for it. <br />
Now enter: The Current Age. <br />
The Current Age is filled with strange wonders that none had ever glimpsed upon. Observe the long lost continents across the sea. <br />
Observe the strange temporal rifts to the outer realm. Observe the long hidden tunnels which with none had whence come forth... <br />
until now. <br />
But beware! For these lands are teeming with hordes of vile foes wandering about, molesting the very landscape! Fear not, brave traveller, for you will smite them all! <br />
An very common MMORPG incident <br />
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From:&nbsp;Blkcat &nbsp;5/19/2006 3:57 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(14 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;410.14 in reply to 410.3&nbsp;Pilejumpers really hack me off. Sometimes you get surrounded with monsters and there are piles galore and then....here comes the jumper when you got a monster attacking you. I would never do that. It's not&nbsp; right !!!<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/19/2006 4:29 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Blkcat &nbsp;(15 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;410.15 in reply to 410.14&nbsp;*I try to keep the monster battles one on one and swing batta batta a few times after the monster is dead to hit any jumpers and prevent teleporting for easier pursuit. Some will try to twist you off your pile, real stupid move cause if they aint fast enough you can fry and slice off their remaining 15 or less hp.* <br />
{Huntfield Standlurkers! You're busy fighting a monster and you got someone slowly walking around or standing just out of identify range, keep an eye on those and don't let em radio in more troops and surround you.}<br />
*You CATs and others accessing this site are privy to advanced trainings on how people mess with you and how to mess with other people. More info on this soon too.*</p>
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>(Metadminiphormistrator: I was Real hesitant about continuing this line of thought on a brand new site with a clean slate and fresh new start, this being a can of worms and known type of drama magnet, but those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. It's good to have some things on record and there are some great opinions within, plus we're on a more secure exclusivey site. I'm not the type to limit the freedom of expression and I believe this type of thread's solution orientated by way of venting and ranting. Freedom Of Screech I could call it. Probably better to have at least one place to designate this kind of thing than have to look out for it everywhere else. Blah, what me worried about?)</p>

<p>The full title of this was supposed to be \&quot;bRiMsToNe LiTtErBoX Court of Gaming &amp; Character Judgement &amp; Justice!\&quot; but I got a little wordy lol.</p>
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Adopt-A-Pet-Peeve/Passable Judgements.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/20/2006 3:53 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(16 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;410.16 in reply to 410.15&nbsp;{And I really Really disgust on those guys who're all like \&quot;Lookit me I been here like 3 months and I'm already level gazillion and you guys can too but you don't cause you're either lazy or stupid.\&quot; Lazy? Let's see who couldn't put on a million xp points a day cause they Work For A Living? Or are responsible with their Families? Yeah poor us, lol. And Stupid? Let's see here, who's the guy acting like in the long run this really matters? Why are people in such a rush to get bored and complain about the lack of new things in the games?}<br />
{Hey Mr. SpeedySkillz, your new areas you were crying for are a few stages back, take the time to stop and smell the flowers, that's all the hint I'm giving there. I beg your pardon, I never promised you a rose garden, lol!}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7/11/2006 4:38 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(17 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;410.17 in reply to 410.16&nbsp;Testimony For the Record:<br />
So since I'm tired of repeating the same thing, though it matters very little anymore, and has gone to the long past phase of it's existence, I still feel compelled to record the events of a fateful day in my shade history, a personal high and someone else's personal low.<br />
Cryptjump attempt '06, I'd been messaged previously to come on down and participate in this attempt. I saw the list of people already on there and laughed, you might as well have been trying to bait me into a trap. A few too many of those people hated me or hated who I associated with and would all too likely take it out on me, being closer to them at the instant. I did kinda growl back a reply to the offerer of this honor, partly as a test of his sincerity, and partly because I was venting weeks of pent up bs. The reply I got though was encouraging and I actually thought I could work with this group. &thorn;&yen;&nbsp;&not;&not;&reg;&copy;™&yen; <br />
So in the span of careful hunting, running logging out, watching waiting pm-ing and more in 2.5 nights of Shading I was either then told I'd have to make it on my own or just plain got no reply otherwise, I was indeed on my own, to travel territories more dangerous than Any I'd previously experienced. So what the hell, nobody lives forever, but death isnt forever either, so here I go! <br />
For once level 5 was movable, it was a tight squeeze runshuffle, but I made it with only a few scratches. ™&copy;&nbsp;&thorn;&ordf;å†ß †ø†øð®©<br />
Level 6, was in rare form, only one balor demon in the upper chamber joined by a soul feeder, the two bloated freaks were slow to react, and slower to attack, only hitch I experienced there was a beholder Rrright in the one lane hallway, couldn't twist him either, kept telling me there wasnothig in that direction to attack! <br />
Level 7, my maps, lmao, didnt show me there was a maze here! It was livable, I could move past the one - two monsters in each eastwest passage and run screaming past the northsouth hallblockers. I eventually made it to the level 7-8 ladder, it was time for a break. My muscles were tensed to cramping irons and I had to relax. I logged onto the shade board and let folks know I was on the way, I should have been more discreet, but damn I was Proud of myself! Couldn't be contained, lol. <br />
I logged back in, balor in a narrow passage I had to bait down, ran back up, a lesser dragon to bait away and so it went, alot of paced spaced baited monsters to attempt moment by tense moment to run past each. Met up with two lessers earlier, and managed to baitsnug them into to the wall and ran past both. <br />
And then I saw someone else, and it sent ice down my spine, fire in my mind, and acid in my gut. ___. His little undead was for some reason messing around in the area I was in, I tossed him a few heals, as he seemed to have missed a few opportunities to run forth and escape, which frikkin direction was he trying to go? I backtracked to get a logout and he followed me. Ah well, I didn't know wtf he was up to and didn't wanna risk this run trying to psychoanalyze his intentions there. I logged out. <br />
Not knowing exact time, except by going by cigar and coffee time averages it was 10 - 15 minutes out felt like 20 but we'll brevity it for reality. And so having uncoiled my nerves once again as much as possible, damned if I didn't log back into a maelstrom hellstorm stirred up all around my log out zone. I got outta it ad made my way the rest of the way I thought I was gonna make it to, ___ loped on ahead and paused, wating for me, but that wound up middling two lessers. Total monster headcount was now three lesser dragons two shade demon lords and one balor demon. It was a mess, Oaf's little undead died quickly enough, and I attempted a gear rescue, because know as little as I might about the guy, and not liking what little I did know, a gear rescue seemed obligatory.<br />
___ messaged me laughingly saying it was just crap gear and guess we both died, ha ha. This wouldn't bother me as much if I hadn't seen ___ wearing the exact same gear I lost, sans the assassins shield! This presumably after the jump attempt the truly inviteds got to participate in and the rest get derailed on the way to helping with. So that's it as it appeared, what does this all look like to you?<br />
Why was a little undead hanging around for so long in crap gear without teleporting or logging out. <br />
Why right when I reported my location would a character already there have come all the way back t where I was.<br />
Why was the nightshade platemail, chaos helm, bp foil bein worn soon afterwards as if to rub it in. <br />
Why a lowerlevel in Byr chat knew exactly what had happened and immediately interjected what he wanted the room to believe, this onboard and inchat, different names, different accounts? Same guy. Right?<br />
Either way right or wrong about this I'm only going to be in on group efforts with friends, and people I can trust. Practically and logically speaking who would you rather have at your back, a tried and true game ally, or a person known to dislke you, disdain you, or associates with people who think very little of you and your supposed 'kind'. I really resent having to be cliquish and all, but when the majority of the game is the WITH US OR AGAINST US crowd what really can you do. <br />
Cmmon sense wuold have kept me clean clear outta that scenario in the first place, it was my first instinct to laugh the face right off the jump recruiter messager guy and be done with it, but I got the idea I could at least get to level 8, with help, cause I was Needed sO badly down there, and with so many heding back to BalTor afterwards,the rest of the trip to a town I'd never Been to would be facilitated and happily ever after blablablah, should have obeyed my first instinct. <br />
And that's that.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7/15/2006 3:57 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(18 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;410.18 in reply to 410.1&nbsp;{This is in case and the case, in case some crazed methlaced microscopic nobody is having a little trouble with The Truth, a little thing called the Truth. <br />
No offense to Crazed people, you guys are okay, even entertaining, Every offence to Methlaced people, your drug of choice, your problem, keep it that way. And who cares about the microscopic people, it's debatable whether they really exist. <br />
No this is a tale of what happened, yesterday.<br />
I had just run BACK TO Byrendell after having relaxedly Left it, it was one of those times I thought I had a tense situation that warranted looking into so I was back and forth keeping a finger on that pulse, bad day, and getting worse, as I as usual just sunk further and further into a grumpiness.<br />
Strange activity outside as players were moving about in strange creepy configurations again, Shade leaves alot to guessing, warcraft probably lets you see bodily motions like attacks actions magics etc. Shade is a silent stiff pantomime more like chess when seen from a distance. <br />
One ran up to me and started hitting soon after I identified him, and yes this is a person known for and typical in how he conducts himself, or does not. Damned if I was gonna run, he was a level 8 undead, I was a level 13 undead. Wasn't trying for no laughingstock here. Better to let this little puke brag on him killing me than me running. Everyone knows what advantages Tor and Rak gear offer anyways, this diminishes whatever said accomplishment, no honor all foul.<br />
I was in my usual dragon droppins grade 53 CA getup, but good dexterity, and the speed of the Stalker Broadsword, the little puke was in some torrak armor and had the speed of a foil. <br />
I was probably gonna die anyways, but I was prepared for this. In fact I considered it a high compliment that he actually seemd to think he needed help! Flattery and Splattery it doesn't ƒç†ing mattery, he called in reinforcements and soon his çµguzzling girliefriend joins in and she's of an even higher level and higher hit rate. Expected, but any thought lingering I may have ever had of this person remaining any kind of friend, was and is now ever erased from my mind, She had every opportunit to stop attacking, the were even on the phone together laughing that I wasn't running.<br />
Two demented meth headed cackling wild eyed toothless truthless lesion riddled vermin seeking to chop away at what they know they can never ever truly defeat. First off I'm Undead, the chr is, it was never truly alive, you cannot kill what is unliving, no matter what lazy game programming allows said. Secondly, let's reiterate. TWO chars fighting ONE, BOTH are Better Equipped, and besides it was his hung-like-a-donut girlfiend who got the kill shot anyways. Him bragging about killing me is futile. He can't brag, he didn't kill, he's useless. He got scared, phoned it in literally, and in that way what's the word, pyhhric victory?<br />
So let's keep in sequence here and say I was on my last potion golden and fighting away. He was doing 8 - 10 to my 2 - 3 damages, funny he thought he couldn't do it alone. Then the œ&ordf;ø®bag ðç†rider joins him and I was taking the avg of 20 points per refresh rate, then it was becoming a drink potion hit once or twice, drink another potion sliding downhill faster battle. And Boom I then became quite dead. They walked off hand in hand laughing the laughs of those truly lost, lol, and I sat outside catching up on all the \&quot;P\&quot; messages I'd ignored to do battle with. I kinda expected a message from Himhim at least asking me to stop hitting it's ok it's me, but none of that. <br />
Now a vulture swoops in, intention debatable. A known deadpile warder, having seen him in action before, but to truly appear as if you're rescuing gear, you message the person in limbo. Standing there silently waiting isn't quite I dunno trustworthy? What a disappointment he was going to get upon seeing the meager garbage my dead form concealed, it was almost worth the resurrect exp loss to reveal to this vulture his long awaited reward. I was just gonna let the gear go, but A most excellent clanmate messaged the little scavenger and kindly asked that the gear be shipped.<br />
I meanwhile had rez'd back to my faroffbase, I was hugging town true, I was right at the wall and could have run in at any time. But I didn't, and this also works to my advantage in keeping the fake trail hot and the real trail cold. Damned if I was gonna be a constant repeat deather for these two's sick twisted amusement. I needed the break anyways, so I shut the phone off and in that instant they all cease to exist, like how you can utterly disintegrate Seinfeld in midsentence with the push of a small button, CLICK and pure power. Good bye, and smoke break.<br />
Later on and in as the BaRnOwL phone set immediately to work buying replacements meagerly, and having shipped them PO to the bigger but still very tired Catphone I went in to chat to see wtf was resulting from all this. Sure enough mr. and mrs. naturally corny killer are there and raving like two speed freaks in a hottub full of liquid acid. I'm past pity for this class of people, I hate that they take too damn long to die in real life actually, nothing else. Now I know that these creeps thrive on drama and live every game day like it's their last before banning day, but still do seek to take others with them, well I didn't give them their needed catalyst. Feed a Cold, Starve a Flu, I stayed niceand cold within, and the flu stayed at his fever pitch.<br />
He raved about getting feedbacked on, this to my knowledge had not gone on, I saw no need to. Obviously I was and am still despite these numerous blunders a level 13. What is there to complain about. Besides Shade loves these people, it's why they haven't implemented a failsafe that'd disallow their constant re-entry upon being banned the first few times. Who am I to interfere in the grand process of which is so subtle it doesn't look like Anything has happened since Grimm left, lol. Sorry CosmicAdmin but you work in mysterious ways, very very very mysterious and I'm clueless. To the outside looking in it appears to be stasis.<br />
Secondly I guess he's venting fears here because he then goes on to his next guess I've called in the cavalry on him, he's wrong here too, again. He's very good at being wrong. I had ONLY messaged TWO PEOPLE, one was in my clan about the gear rescue, one in chat who'd heard what happened. The contagion if anything snitched on himself, so all his snitches get stitches rigamarole tirade just deflates upon that. ANd so in his fear and paranoia must have been feeling like he had nothing to lose, insults various people in the room and I can just hear his last string of sanity twanging away, the meth must be taking effect. <br />
The rest gets real crazy, it's between 1234, FOUR of my bester game friends versus a now 1234,5, four maybe 5 known game idiots And during this time I was on the phone with one of them, wondering if I should just go int...[Message truncated]View Full Message</p>
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<p>wondering if I should just go into chat and lend fire spupport, or just keep my nice safe distance as I was on my relaxing smoke break. All I was realy concerned about now was keeping these four close allies from getting themselves banned playing into their hands. We're a small and close group of interclanetary friends, and oftimes it's us against the shade world especially lately, but we do look out for eachother. <br />
The sociological experiment gone awry, the humanity from concentrate that is the shade game and site sommunity, the raw manifest expression of anyone's inner goodness or inner demons expressed. <br />
S.ociological<br />
H.umanity<br />
A.dventure<br />
D.iversion<br />
E.xperiment<br />
Chaos Rules, I have seen the Chaos and the Chaos is Us.<br />
I love ya all, even the ones I don't hate, but are just patiently waiting for to die, lol. Until the next needed clarification? Goodbye.}</p>
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;{V^ThEv^BrImStoNe^vLiTtErBoX!v^V}&nbsp;<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8/24/2005 6:07 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.1&nbsp;{Just Had to have a section where my own and other's opinions concerning Shade could be expressed without having to worry about anyone's feelings, boohoo for them, call the Waaahmbulance. This is a place for Bold Declarations, Soapboxes, Scratching posts, Venting, Gripes, Tributes, Honoraries, etc. This is the place to deposit that kind of $#!+, the stuff others might condemn you to hell for. Where it All smells like Roses, of course, The Brimstone Litterbox!}<br />
*Guardian Gargoyle of The MetaPhorum* <br />
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From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;8/26/2005 6:09 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(2 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.2 in reply to 750.1&nbsp;<br />
Here we go...Quoted from RAIVEN. <br />
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My no# 1 pet peeve is when you have two or three monsters attacking you and someone comes along and starts attacking one of your monsters.&nbsp; Then to add insult to injury has the unmitigated gall to take the drop and does not heal or identify themselves in the process. I attack them when they do that although I guess a worst case scenario is they start attacking you instead of the monster. Imho it is just bad playmanship.&nbsp; This sort of thing always happens in the tree and always there are other elves in the area. As a Lich it&nbsp; takes longer to do that first monster but then the other two are an easy kill because of the splash. <br />
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If they identified themselves and healed before hand, then, if they were a friend, I would not mind it because we could move on and he may take all the damage on the next set of monsters.&nbsp; But letting someone else take all the damage and taking the drop not to mention the experience will not get you reputation as good sportsman. <br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8/26/2005 6:11 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.3 in reply to 750.1&nbsp;{I dunno what bugs me worse, being ignored, or having my words MISunderstood, or is it something in between, ƒç†it, do what you will and ƒç† what you think of me unless it's good of course, lol!} <br />
{Suckups! Players who've played for half the time I've played trying to preach at me! Hypocrates! etc etc}<br />
{Mid-decent gear is just frikkin fine. I've played the same way for a very very very long time. It's not garbage. What's garbage is irrepairably stunting your character's stats and subs by tor gear crutching your way to the top. If I got Tor gear as a Gift, I'd be a fool to refuse it, because that's a form of Earning it, by player ability, or character merits. But I won't actively seek t speed up my progress s fast I miss vital bits of the scenery going by me in my journey thru Shade.} <br />
{DarkDragon? LMMFGDARO! 'nuff said.}</p>
 
<p>*Guardian Gargoyle of The MetaPhorum*  \&quot;What He said!\&quot; <br />
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From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;8/28/2005 8:23 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(4 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.4 in reply to 750.3&nbsp;<br />
Here is forum/ website you might enjoy Cat..<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8/29/2005 2:37 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(5 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.5 in reply to 750.4&nbsp;*Loved it!* <br />
{To the rest of you, ya might wanna avert your eyes at the most freethinking essayances if you're Republican, God-Dependant or otherwise easily offendable. The Metaphorum and The Brimstone Litterbox accepts NO responsibility for ruffled feathers and disgusted scowl, but we will claim credit, lol!}</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;8/31/2005 1:14 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(6 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.6 in reply to 750.5&nbsp;<br />
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Somehow stupid evil bastard led me here. I dunno...don't ask...lol<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/13/2005 2:55 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(7 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.7 in reply to 750.6&nbsp;*Think I might have a new favorite Blogger, so I'm gonna put a part of that blog on my blog, no matter how weird or sick that sounds!* <br />
Fairy Tale Academy caught my eye. <br />
A little due-diligence has taught me that this establishment is some sort of pre-K, child educational center. But in the universe in my head, The Fairy Tale Academy is a venerable, castle-like structure; where ivy climbs the highest crumbling tower, where every animal in the moat can talk (and most can grant wishes), and where potential princesses and soon-to-be scullery maids alike meet in the quad to discuss their desires to become a member of the Fairy Tale Kingdom over a cappucino1 . <br />
Fairy tales must have a high rate of turnover, requiring an almost constant influx of well-trained, story-enabled characters to come in once previous characters quit, move on, or retire2. <br />
Consider Snow White - even with proper diet, adequate hydration and every beauty philter on the market, a girl can only be expected to keep that sort of complexion until she's in her early twenties; then she'll need to be replaced3. A wise, corporate saavy Snow White will have spent her casket time emailing and SMSing her contacts in the kingdom to help pave her promotion to Snow Queen or Fairy Godmother, while a less aggressive Rose Red might find herself demoted to Baker's Wife or Woodchopper's Wife, or in the unsavory role of an oft-immolated witch4. <br />
Meanwhile Jacks tired of climbing beanstalks may aspire to be the wiley old wizard or the wealthy, grumpy father who spends all day long planning arduous and impossible tasks for his daughter's suitors...while Jacks who perhaps fell off the stalk a few times too many would have an excellent chance of being a town fool. Former dashing young princes, on the other hand, could aspire only to king, or fear a future of drudge work or worse, getting demoted to...well, Jack. <br />
Clearly, there is a need for such an educational institution. Here is how I imagine their brochure reading:<br />
Thank you for your interest in The Fairy Tale Academy. Established on the eve when the first fairy plucked the antecedent knight from his horse to become her paramour, when primeval wizard uttered inaugural curse, and when the primogenial dark-haired prince laid eyes on the premier maiden fair; <br />
The Fairy Tale Academy has an illustrious tradition of educating young men, women, and wild animals in the fine art of being Fairy Tales. <br />
For centuries, our professors, story-tellers, dungeon-masters and creature-wranglers have been guiding our students down forgotten paths, over steepest mountains and (thanks to our very successful placement program - over 85% of our graduating classes report finding the position of their choice!) into throne rooms all over Fairy Kingdom. <br />
Our patented \&quot;Happily Ever After\&quot; Program has four major tracks: Disney, Grimm, Perrault, and Andersen, with each track offering students the ability to specialize in Hero/Heroine, Villain/Toady, Wizard/Fairy Godmother, Warlock /Witch, Pauper, Fool, or General Townsfolk. (Please note that students who are interested in pursuing roles in Eastern, Classic or Alternative vocations may apply to our sister schools (Scheherazade's School of Storytelling, Aesop's Academy, &amp; The Bullwinkle Institute of Stinky Cheese) after completeing 15 credits of Folklore Fundamentals at Fairy Tale Academy). <br />
Below is a just a sample of our extensive course listing:<br />
From Baker to Burghermeister: Using your child's gifts and talents to climb your way up the social ladder. (Business - all tracks) <br />
Curses, Capers and Cats with a Cutlass: A general history of the Fairy Tale Kingdom. (History - required for all tracks) <br />
Postivie Negatives: How to make jealously, insecurity and passion work for you. (Core class for Warlocks, Wiches, and Villains in any track) <br />
Finishing Classes: Topics include: Keeping Pristine Clean in the Worst of Conditions, How to be Rescued with Good Humor and Grace (When You Could Have Gotten Up and Walked Away at Any Time Yourself), Getting Rid of Pesky Dishpan Hands, Basic Housekeeping Skills, <br />
Advanced Singing and Songwriting (with remedial \&quot;trilling\&quot; and \&quot;tra-la-laing\&quot;) <br />
(Core class for Disney Heroines - please see related electives : I'm Sweet, Pretty and Kind - Why Can't I Fit In (non-credit, group therapy courses) and How to Look Interested <br />
(When You Realize Your \&quot;prince\&quot; is an Insipid Idiot)) <br />
Creature Enchanments: <br />
Level One: <br />
Wooing Creatures to your Will (or Animal Possession and Enchantment): <br />
From doing the laundry, to basic banditry to carrying messages to and from the dead - the little creatures of the forest are an essential asset to anyone hoping to make their way in Fairy Kingdom.(Recommended for Disney &amp; Perrault heroines &amp; Grimm Villains)<br />
Level Two: <br />
The Beast Within/Without: Useful for exacting punishment, finishing a disguise, or a simple change of pace- students will learn a variety of on how to adopt an animal's mannerisms and its (literal) skin. <br />
(Please see related elective: Creature Dis-comforts: Animal, Anthropormized Characters and the Challenges of Modern Day Sexual Stigmas: Students who take this non-credit course will be treated to a live reading of Rose Red's husbands startling expose: For the Last Time, I Am Not A Furry, I'm ENCHANTED. Discussion and coffee to follow.)<br />
Costuming and Changing of Appearnce: <br />
Topics include: How to Make your Eyes Bigger Than Your Stomach (literally!) , Feet-to-Fins and Back Again (not so difficult as one thinks), Changing Fur Boots for Glass Slippers in Seven Easy Steps and more! <br />
Real Estate Secrets: Getting an enchanged cottage conviently located near a palace, a small village, a remote cave and a haunted wood isn't about who you know - it's about what you know. Make sure your castle-in-the-cloud isn't a dungeon in disguise. (Business elective) <br />
But My Father is King: Feminism may not have breached the fortress that is Fairy Kingdom .... but heroic Princes-to-Be are encouraged to take this social science class to help them understand why, despite their legal rights, title, good-looks and vast fortunes, they still may be required to best insurmountable odds just to wed a woman they don't know and may not like very much. (This is a pre-requisite to our second-year course : Jus Primae Noctis - Why It Is Not For You.) <br />
If you'd like to learn more about Fairy Tale Academy, or to get a full-course listing, please collect the feather of a Phoenix, a swatch of silk the color of pure ivory, the splinter of an ebony shield and a loaf of bread (for the brownies) and place them all in a burlap sack at the crossroads under the corpse of handged man or call us at 1-888-FRY-TALE and one of our professional advisors will happily assist you. <br />
Remember, every adventure starts with a single action. Burlap sack or Call Now.<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/14/2005 3:48 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;(8 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.8 in reply to 750.1&nbsp;*Been home for awhile but just now reminded myself to take a look at: <br />
\&quot;DarkDragon Shade Board Member Location: Returning from the Netherworld....with vengence on my mind.... __________________<br />
Is that a yelo stripe down your back I see..........?\&quot; <br />
What a character.* <br />
{such irony, DD/Obi wouldn't be as courageous if he weren't cowardly hiding out himself, a dark dragon with a yelo stripe to me looks like a highway, something everyone drives on, that's gotta smart!}</p>
 
<p>*Guardian Gargoyle of The MetaPhorum*  \&quot;What He said!\&quot; <br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/8/2006 3:15 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(9 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.9 in reply to 750.8&nbsp;*Okay delayed reaction gripe, this was meant to be vented almost a week ago, but maybe cooling off might lend it some clarity. Not angry purr se, just befuddled.<br />
Higher level players, LOTR or Shade or almost anywhere else. We admire them don't we, give them godlike qualities for that world they dominate in our eyes. We deify them, respect them, be they gods or devils or anything in between, they paved the paths we now merely walk. Nothing wrong with that, if you remember that they're just game players like you. Fallible and Human.<br />
What goes wrong is when one deigns to look down from their heights and for any reason reaches down to you in agreement, compassion, company, coercion other c-words maybe. Nothing wrong with that really, but sometimes it goes awry. The recipient of such a divine interaction begins to feel their place above their own peers is elevated now above and beyond where they themselves still really are. They'll now scoff at their \&quot;former equals\&quot; and join in on their mentor's crusade against facets factors and other matters, effectively becoming miniature versions of their paramour.<br />
This can be bad. It'll alienate you from your own generation and the perspective you all shared at that level of game history. It'll reduce some of that badly needed realism, even from a fantasy realm. You'll sound totally normal to yourself, even profound and justified, but to the outside world, you're losing it, hardcore. You risk your reputation by choosing any side, there's no right answers there, but you risk administrative actions if what you're following is known to do so also. And you gotta know if they fall they will try to take you with them.<br />
We can follow examples of heroes and villains, legends and lore, but within reason. No matter who you've placed as the number one best player / character, you gotta look out for number one too, and number one is you. I'm seeing this happening in one community, and I can see when it's assumed that this is happening by others observing it. Almost inescapable avoiding being called an åßßkissing suckup {insert playername}'s little ™&thorn;çª servantslave, or reversely being deemed jealous or an enemy to whom you follow, not realy necessarily your personal enemy, you're borrowing and or sharing someone else's vendetta. Is this what you really want? <br />
Take a step back distance yourself from your game character and all those it's surrounded in. Ask yourself a few simple questions. Is my place in {insert gamename here} so easily cast aside that I can afford to become {playername}#2, facing consequences with them. Will they reward my loyalty to their cause and can I take the risk that they won't? If I didn't know {playername/s} would I have these same friends / enemies? Would I Want those friends and enemies? Are my opinions now and still my own? Is it right for anyone to ask what I'm doing now of me? Can I if need be {and you just might have to} Stand on my Own during those times when {playername} isn't online or around?<br />
Just some things to think about. Time for a hissclaimer. This post was made not to point out any one specific case or to pontificate and hypocrate this observation. It was made to appeal to the individual player's sense of self, selfdiscipline, selfawareness, selfresponsibility and selfpreservation. If it's disagreed with and this is not what anyone's doing then disregard as it obviously doesn't apply, You be the judge yourself. Just remember, when things have gone way too far, and stuff really hit the fan, are you and your ideal {nameofgame} player really still playing the game anymore?* </p>
 
<p>*Guardian Gargoyle of The MetaPhorum*  \&quot;What He said!\&quot; <br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/22/2006 3:09 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(10 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.10 in reply to 750.9&nbsp;<br />
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lol ill doubt youll ever need this but i read this on a msg board about another game i play in regards to someones overly idiotic post and thought it could be used as flame retardent on the board very funny!!!<br />
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I see that you are fluent in Gibbering Moronese. Unfortunately, I'm not. You generate more waffle than the waffle making machine in a waffle factory. <br />
Rumor has it that you are almost incomprehensible in person (as revealed by your desperate urge to babble nonsensically on message boards.) No doubt, this rumor is true.<br />
I don't know what makes you such a worthless poster, but it really works! <br />
Clearly, the full area of your ignorance is not yet mapped. We are presently only exploring the fringes of that vast expanse. A long period of non-posting would be most welcome on your part. To quote Thomas Brackett Reed: \&quot;They never open their mouths without subtracting from the sum of human knowledge.\&quot;<br />
You are about as entertaining as watching grass grow in a windowbox. <br />
What do you do for a living? You are living, aren't you? Why don't you close your mouth before someone sticks an apple in it? Maybe you wouldn't read like such a pathetic loser if you didn't have an intellect rivaled only by the Village Idiot's stupider brother; if your weren't so fat that buildings bounce when you haul your Sumo Wrestler mass down the street, or if you didn't have a face that people rub tree branches on to make ugly sticks. No, come to think of it, you would.<br />
Anyway, I'm not really good with fools, but a friend who is good with fools wrote something down for me. Oh, yeah, \&quot;Shut your cake-hole, stupid!\&quot;<br />
{Lacking a hard drive I'm storing this gem here, as ammo, use at your own risk!}</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/19/2006 4:54 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(11 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.11 in reply to 750.10&nbsp;{WtF?}<br />
The Shade Board &gt; Private Messages &gt; Kyra <br />
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Kyra Dragon<br />
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Registered: May 2006<br />
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Kyra <br />
Kitty kitty kitty you're so pretty pretty pretty you're my pretty kitty kitty and I say hi!<br />
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If I had a world of my own eveything would be nonsence. Nothing would be as it is cause everything would be as it isn't, therefor, what it is it wouldn't be and what it wouldn't be it would, understand?<br />
05-19-2006 04:34 PM<br />
*This one's kinda creepy, lol.*<br />
{How to respond how to respond? Oops, damnit, deleted another one!} <br />
*I'm not noone's kitty, and I aint pretty.*</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6/21/2006 2:48 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(12 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.12 in reply to 750.11&nbsp;<br />
I forget where I was supposed to post this but here goes:<br />
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<p>Edited 6/21/2006 2:56 am by RA1VEN {I was rather disgusted by this myself, ungrateful bastards, a guy busts his hump to create and maintain an entire virtual world gaming community fantasy that we are all meant to enjoy and partake in and but still some depraved dumåßß pinhead has to gloat like this. This poster was banned previously for a reason that is all too apparent shown in behaviors like this, Grimm was never canned, and I let em know this on the Shade Board, in reply to those kissing his åßß there only to malign him and backstab on their own board. There's a reason I just plain don't go there. These people are sickƒç†ing fanatics who revel in the suffering of others, but one of their own so much as stubs a toe and they're all mass praying and takin up a ƒç†ing collection.}</p>
 
<p>*Guardian Gargoyle of The MetaPhorum*  \&quot;What He said!\&quot; <br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6/21/2006 2:55 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(13 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.13 in reply to 750.12&nbsp;*To clarify, the backstabber is an embittered petty dead jedi, the departing retiring administrator is a sorcerer of light, the contributor and witness to these words was a bard of darkness and the final delivery placement and phormatter was a very perplexed and aghasted barncatdrgn.* <br />
{Now, Mr. Jedi, if you hate the place that much, have that much contempt for the administration there, don't bother returning! Make it easier on yourself and everybody else. Find another hobby. Sheesh.}</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/5/2006 3:05 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(14 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.14 in reply to 750.13&nbsp;*The Future is Shade is beginning to be Worthy of Buried in the LiTtErBoX! ALTHOUGH! Rrabid has returned. Administrator of the Shade Forum and is once again talking about bans. And I'm waiting to see the bans happens. Ban isn't the kinda word you wait on, you tell em what they'd be banned for, they do it, you ban them. It's simple. Between you and me Rrabid Has Been online when some of this stuff was going down, but maybe he was in observatory mode, or reading a pm or something. ??? Well, the next few days will tell, All I ask is can we please try to hold it together until way after the 9th and 10th? the big attempt! Make or Break. Let's give it a maximal go!*</p>
 
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;{V^ThEv^BrImStoNe^vLiTtErBoX!v^V}&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/12/2006 3:09 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;(16 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.16 in reply to 750.15&nbsp;*Ever had this like really big ball of foil or string and you add to it daily each little tidbit or something you discover? Well I have one of those, only it is called the flame post of all flame posts and it's gonna be launched very soon. There are no friendships to be salvaged from that end anymore, I am not worried about being banned from the thughetto spraypaint coated macho wigga slumhood the Shade Board is becoming and don't see any other way but out most times anytimes, why not go out rocket powered? The ball rumbles with volcanic fury, and sits, waiting for the predictable to continue.*</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/13/2006 2:49 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(17 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.17 in reply to 750.16&nbsp;{And it'll just have to sit for longer, because even though I hate a handful of them right down to their aromatic digestive systems, I do have to recognize honorable effort and attempt at understanding. Dunno who Rodney King is, but he's either Jack, Dig or Lewd. Thanks to all of you who got through to the modmin there in a way I cannot or can no longer or will not ever be doing. Probably would have been better if I didn't know what was being done to my effigy over there, but :ROFLMAO: thanks anyways! Now to me that place does not exist.}</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/13/2006 1:41 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(18 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.18 in reply to 750.1&nbsp;*Okay here if nowhere else it can be covered, suffice it to say that Lewdy was banned, for ƒç†ing with Membership.* <br />
{It was the least on my mind at the time, if someone's gonna do that to you on their site, do ya really want em on your's anymore?}<br />
\&quot;Oh sure I know you rolled my name in dogߪ&thorn; and crushed walnuts over at your site but make yourself at home here?\&quot;<br />
*I think not.* <br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/15/2006 4:10 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(19 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.19 in reply to 750.15&nbsp;*I'm not perfect, I acted in anger and hate, and after a nice long meditation with Metaphorm, who I consider the more logical side of us and a clarifying phone call with a friend, I unbanned Lewd. The banning was emotionally driven, not rationally decided upon in reaction to what was witnessed on another forum. My name and identity and reputation were being used for slander and a disgraceful public flogging. Now as Admin there, Lewd and the friend I spoke with had nothing to do with what happened. I'm inclined t believe them rather than even speculate former freinds having turned against me like this.*<br />
{Lewd knows My feelings on DemonX and strongarm tactics in Shade, but an agree to disagree stance is the best to take there. If he attacks me I attack back, if someone else's anonymous account from there or that side of the hate cat club takes a swipe at me, I'm defending. Remember alot of these are mouthy pinheads who no longer play or are in hiding cause their alligator mouth bites off more than their chihuahua åßß can handle.}<br />
*So I guess what I'm saying here is I'm gonna take a risk on having it wrong, but in a good way, until something more definite and direct is seen. This is an apology. A sign of vulnerability and good faith. Despite what all is going on outside that doesn't directly concern Lewd OR Me. His friends can say and do what they will, as mine will do and say as they will. It'd be far easier to disavow connection to any Shader and play the game, but the game alone isn't what keeps me there, it's the people, and I can't influence for my own peace how others feel about eachother.*<br />
{If it comes down to it I can cede the Shade board to them that control it, the administration, moderation, and ruling general majority. Rather than stay and cook, this little froggy will hop outta that frying pan. I dislike who I dislike, I talk to those who talk to me, not about me, not down to me, but to me. If not as friends than as close enough equals.}<br />
*So All in the same post I explain that I banned Lewd, then unbanned him, lol, gods I'm so schizo. No, wait. This is bipolar, and this is why I insist on minimizing conflicts to what I can handle. I don't have the stomache or stamina for prolonged campaigns. I pay monthly bills to a form of community that can go where other online places aren't accessible through. But I don't buy phone minutes to dwell in a place of misery, confusion, doubt and treachery. The world is punishing enough, why subscribe to more pouring gas on the fire already cooking your hide? It's not an escape when you willingly choose another form of misery to distract from the previous, it's not fun if you're not happy aout your place there. I'm mostly telling all thsi to myself, trying to get back grounded to that part of me that chooses the best possible path for me in all things. Come what may I can at least say I Told Me So.*</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/20/2006 1:38 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(20 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.20 in reply to 750.19&nbsp;{This is finally being posted because SOMEONE couldn't be bothered to remove ALL Mention of me off his pathetic websites. I'm at least omitting names and censoring for decency.}<br />
To my fave little pesky ShadeBuddy, <br />
Figured I'd better just type this up, never know when I'll need ta whup it on someone to smack his rowdy ass chip on his shoulder about me back in line, a little humbling if not a drastically needed mano a mano clarification in order. At the very least an understanding, one I'll pm to him if he gets a little too puffy and inflamed towards me again, or he can come to where it's posted and freely defend. If you are reading this now it means the end is near for me anyways, and no amount of repercussions from this can of fruit rollups can or will affect me anyways. I might be leaving, but sometimes ya gotta lose to win. And there's no better cause than standing up for yourself whiel firing straight truth. Maybe not leaving not quite yet, but there's no harm in unleashing some damage on that which has built up too far anyways.<br />
So, ðµø׿&nbsp;&para;†&not;&not;&reg;&sup3;&sup1;&frac12;&iquest;&nbsp;Ðåðµåߠ縮&cedil;&iquest;&nbsp;œ™&reg;ð¿ Multiple other accounts who wanna preach to me about being real? <br />
This will be the very last time I speak to you of and about any of this as any misunderstanding from here will be out of my hands. I'm gonna try to make this as clear as possible to understand since it appears you have some comprehension problems. ADD? ADHD? Same here, Let's just get thru this together. The rest we'll handle in game. <br />
Ready steady go. I don't Like you, I don't Respect you, and I probably never will. I hate your stomp mudholes approach to enforcing respect for the backwards selfdefeating annoying inflammatory bullcrap that it is. <br />
Seemingly almost every post you've made since your grand return to Shade from a comprehensible banning from before does nothing but irritate me, tense me up, tick me off, and make me wanna just up and go ahead and test your macho little self just to friggin get it over with. <br />
You're a perpetual fight waiting to happen, a fight looking for a reason to be, a struggle that I think is taking place more within yourself. You claim not to be role playing, ok, so this is the real you? Still not impressed. I laugh at you peewee, you're no different than every scrawny little tough talking ground spitting chicken muscle flexing little poser I see out there. Defend that if you will with some stats and figures about your actual height weight education level all ya want, I don't care but you project a very unlikable unimaginative figure that's pretty much the antithesis of all I try to get out of and put into Shade. Envisioning Rainman with a Chainsaw going I'm an Excellent killer yeah yeah I'm an Excellent killer. Utter lack of creativity, no vision, inability to see past the end of your own weapon, and blatant laughable hypocracy. If you're not replying to yourself you're contradicting yourself, or both. What is it? Do as I Say, Not as I Do? <br />
NewsFlash, This isn't atomic dove and Shade was Trying to enjoy an era of relative peace, not a grand old revival of the same offal you dung beetles thrive on. <br />
You and the re-awakening ߪ&thorn;storm you represent are driving me and people like me to quit or feel like they want to, at least the board you conquered, so how many sites is this you Pwn now? <br />
Cry bias all you want, but you wiped your åßß all over the shade board ad nauseum until someone finally noticed. <br />
I may have posted alot but I tried to stay interesting, varied, relevant, open minded and within as much as I could manage on my own end likable but Very few have been allowed to go as far as you have. You and your's brag about people you've made quit the game, as if that counted as a game victory, when it's really all just the unbearable atmospheric stink you create. Your persona lacks hygeine.<br />
Sorry I see your pic and aint nothin scary there, just a little chump chimp overdone macho stuffed country bull turkey to me. Kinda like a redneck version of a smaller marky mark or something, lol. <br />
Love your little hate forum too, dinkus. You really got a smooth way of crucifying and making examples of those who don't play your way, about as weak as crying about anyone who Pwned you, and believe you me I pwn your ass by sheer brainpower alone. For the simplest example, I didn't parody &not;œð's profile, He got himself a simple one time explaned efficient banning, like how real sites do it. Way to teach respect, by being so respectable, this is why we somehow don't believe you. <br />
Those who you think you can beat respect into had none to begin with, those you can't, those must really infuriate you huh? Invalidate every cell of your projected facade being, omg someone doesn't kiss the grass I shit on, omg someone I can't beat one on one and isn't on my side, omg someone probably more well liked than me, am I turning enough people against him now? <br />
Ah yeah and that turning people against eachother stuff, little mascot huh? I don't care how long you've been loyal to ðåðç嬵 you're not worth the headache to anyone else, how &not;œð tolerates you is a pure mystery, but ya gotta admit a friend who'll stand with you letting loose of other friendships is a strong friend, he overlooks alot more than alot of us do. Spirit of the clan, think that gives you protected status? Only thing between you and a badly needed ingame asswhuppin is opportunity. Ya hunt alone here and there, I've seen you but I don't play like that, I won't sink to your level. <br />
You act like Shade is some kinda game of laser tag, a shooter game, wrong again. You want that, go play Mech, giant metal feet stomp bigger mudholes. <br />
Barely anyone plays there anyways, wanna know why? It's boring when all you have to attack is newbs and eachother. Well to most people that is, to you it's gotta be a nonstop ballknuckling good time. An eternal killgasm. Told ya I didn't like ya chump. <br />
And you coulda disliked me for me as well, but instead you disliked me by association and hearsay, weak again. <br />
You hated me for defending a friend you know damn well you were lying about cause you were stalking her back in atomic dove and couldn't stand someone who knew you so well being in Shade, felt threatened? No mind of your own, just a yapping pitbull puppy in the big dog's yard. Must really bug you when that's apparent to just about everyone, and especially those who aren't gonna mince words around you cause your mealy brain can't handle it. Ok now if THESE Words are too big for you then you're beyond help, I will not talk like a baby orc neaderthal toddler so we can share a low frequency wavelength. <br />
Mocking you, baiting you, don't make me laugh, this little message will make anything you think you got from me previously seem like the nothing that it actually was. I was actually respecting you as much as I could outta respect for &not;œð, but given some recent events I don't think that really matters anymore, so I opened the floodgates. Broke the dam down and you'll find yourself up shit creek w/o a paddle roiling down the rapi...[Message truncated]View Full Message&nbsp;<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/30/2006 3:24 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(21 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.21 in reply to 750.20&nbsp;*Two can play, and I may have stooped, but he's still stupid.* D3M0NX, Rodney_King, PK1LLER316, Deadman's_Curve, XLLiAnCE, to be posted and stay posted here, and to be banned off site on si ght until he removes all mention of me off his so called forum. No biggie, just eye for an ey...[Message truncated]View Full Message&nbsp;<br />
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From:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;10/1/2006 3:55 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(22 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.22 in reply to 750.21&nbsp;<br />
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Disturbing items, the future of Fan/clan sites <br />
I recently was shown some very disturbing material that was posted as a story on the RHC clan site. My reaction to this material was physical revulsion. <br />
We talk about understanding and human decency here on the board and in the game, and ask that people treat each other decently within the confines of generally accepted social behavior. We KNOW that there will be conflicts and interpersonal differences, that's just the way it goes. We KNOW there will be clan battles and fights and trash talk, that's a part of the game. We're not trying to change ANY of that. We only ask that people carry themselves with a bit of dignity and not resort to low, cheap, evil, mean personal attacks. <br />
The material that I read goes below and beyond the worst I've ever seen in the history of this game. The cruelty, meanness, and and character assassination in that material was completely offensive and I refuse to have any association with anyone that would post or support the posting on a PUBLIC forum of that type of material. Don't stand behind \&quot;it's a private board\&quot; either, it's the damn INTERNET people. If it's on the net there is a way to get it, PERIOD. You don't post something unless you are okay with potentially thousands or more reading it. <br />
We're are hereby requesting that the administrator of the RHC clan board remove ALL mention of Shade, Cosmic Infinity, and Cosmic Games from their website. We will NOT have our products associated with this sort of material or behavior. We have worked far too hard to be associated in any way with that sort of thing. <br />
Alternatively, assurance from said administrator that ALL such materials have been removed from the board would suffice. In addition, a publicly posted policy on the board prohibiting future posts and behavior of that sort would be a good idea. <br />
Should we find that other boards are posting and promoting similar material and behavior we will take the same action for those. Given that we have now posted this notice, future violations will understandably result in a more severe approach. This is not a \&quot;personal\&quot; vendetta for us, this is OUR game. We will NOT permit the spirit or reputation of what we have created to be tarnished, endangered, or otherwise sullied by this type of behavior. <br />
I'm not sure if you people are familiar with the terms defamation of character, slander, or libel, but I would look them up before making any future posts ANYWHERE along those lines. We CERTAINLY do not want Shade in ANY way associated with any board, story, post, or person that could theoretically end up in that sort of legal tangle. If you publicly post material like that in which you can clearly identify the target of the story as an actual individual, you have to be prepared for them to come gunning for you legally. We do NOT want to get involved in that, in ANY way. Thus our demand that either all such materials are removed in their ENTIRETY, or ALL mention of Shade, Cosmic Infinity, and Cosmic Games be removed completely from the boards in question. <br />
And we are talking ALL clan boards. So I advise you all to clean house. <br />
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From:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;10/1/2006 3:56 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(23 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.23 in reply to 750.21&nbsp;<br />
Just wanted to save that bit for future reference.<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/1/2006 6:32 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;(24 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.24 in reply to 750.23&nbsp;The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;<br />
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Grimm<br />
Shade Administrator - RET<br />
Disturbing items, the future of Fan/clan sites <br />
We KNOW that there will be conflicts and interpersonal differences, that's just the way it goes. <br />
We KNOW there will be clan battles and fights and trash talk, that's a part of the game. We're not trying to change ANY of that. <br />
We only ask that people carry themselves with a bit of dignity and not resort to low, cheap, evil, mean personal attacks. <br />
And we are talking ALL clan boards. <br />
So I advise you all to clean house. <br />
G<br />
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Keep pushing forward back.<br />
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From:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;&nbsp;3:56 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle unread&nbsp;(23 of 23)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.23 in reply to 750.21&nbsp;<br />
Just wanted to save that bit for future reference.<br />
{Our's does tend to stoop to somewhat attacks, but as we really don't know that much about our adversaries personal lives other than what they fib twist aggrandize and embellish to us, we're semi-ok. I try to keep a conscience about this, but the 1st amendment is alive and kicking and sometimes it kicks like a mule. We are not writing stories of other player's real life personas getting it on with vegetable matter, but we will and often do express our views, right or wrong, but strongly felt. If there is issue with this, 'd like to hear about it, from other metahosts, from phorumers, from those who we trespass against and who trespass against us.}</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;10/1/2006 7:10 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(25 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.25 in reply to 750.24&nbsp;<br />
I was actually thinking about another site that was making explicit mean spirirted accusations about other player's real lives as well as their rpg characters's.<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/2/2006 2:19 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;(26 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.26 in reply to 750.25&nbsp;*It's pretty much against Any website's TOU TOS especially remotely hosted ones that are answerable for what their clients post on them, I'm pretty sure I can find on the typical registration page the terms of membership thing the I AGREE part and show ya where some sites slip up. What'd happen here is not a shutdown, this is a paid site and there are no refunds, but a removal off Talkcity public registry, a disassociation. Excommunication. So I won't be doing any pickle stories, lol, no matter the respectacle.*</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;10/3/2006 1:50 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(27 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.27 in reply to 750.26&nbsp;<br />
I made a trading card for my character. It is from a link posted by&nbsp;Thik on the Shade board.&nbsp;http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/deck.php<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/3/2006 2:38 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;(28 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.28 in reply to 750.27&nbsp;{This is &laquo; Toys home Need help? &raquo; Make a . . . &nbsp; Motivational Poster &middot; Magazine Cover &middot; Trading Card &middot; Billboard . . . and more! <br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;Bookmarklet &nbsp;&middot;&nbsp; Mailing list &nbsp;&middot;&nbsp; Contact &nbsp;&middot;&nbsp; Buy a print &raquo; <br />
Sign In to access your private photos &raquo; &nbsp; Check order status &raquo;<br />
&laquo; T as far as got, but it got me thinking and here am I!}<br />
BarnCat <br />
Level 14 Feral {CAT} Giver of the Tag <br />
BarnCat originally believed himself to be half elf half orc, fur covered, with claws, fangs, prehensile tail and heightened senses, but found out later his was the bloodline of an elder race that existed eons before Shade developed so called civilization, when men were as animals, and animals were as gods. For ages they lived hidden amongst the hairless bipeds until a few chose to reveal themselves to walk the path of known adventure, one of them was BarnCat. At first faithful service to Zanden, wizard of transport, was enough. Chaos however calld to him, plucking strings of the temptations of power and powerful allies. <br />
Now walking his own path a functional amalgam of Chaos and Nuetrality he's dubbed Chaotic Animal or Feral for short, he uses skills taught to him by a Legendary Trikster and some hilarious stealth deception and submagicks due his kind's aptitudes to carve his own name on the mantle, or claw it up like a scratching post in the process, it doesn't matter to him either way. Known to be extremely talkative and confusing this hides a crafty mind that sees sharply through the veils people put up around themselves. <br />
His totem is himself, his element is surprise and the reflective light bending coldness of the pure ice element. His Mottos are Shade Happens, a cavalier shrug off of most of Shade's unexplained annoyances, and Chaos is in our Nature for his Clan, serving as a friendly warning that you can make the cat purr, but you can't make the cat obey.</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/3/2006 4:18 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(29 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.29 in reply to 750.1&nbsp;</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;10/4/2006 12:58 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(30 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.30 in reply to 750.29&nbsp;<br />
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>(The FULL version of BarnCat's rantburnpost to the little retard he was steamed at in Shade, too good to lose lol he doesn't get mad, he gets Wordy!)</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/20/2006 1:38 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;{This is finally being posted because SOMEONE couldn't be bothered to remove ALL Mention of me off his pathetic websites. I'm at least omitting names and censoring for decency.}<br />
To my fave little pesky ShadeBuddy, <br />
Figured I'd better just type this up, never know when I'll need ta whup it on someone to smack his rowdy ass chip on his shoulder about me back in line, a little humbling if not a drastically needed mano a mano clarification in order. At the very least an understanding, one I'll pm to him if he gets a little too puffy and inflamed towards me again, or he can come to where it's posted and freely defend. If you are reading this now it means the end is near for me anyways, and no amount of repercussions from this can of fruit rollups can or will affect me anyways. I might be leaving, but sometimes ya gotta lose to win. And there's no better cause than standing up for yourself whiel firing straight truth. Maybe not leaving not quite yet, but there's no harm in unleashing some damage on that which has built up too far anyways.<br />
So, ðµø׿&nbsp;&para;†&not;&not;&reg;&sup3;&sup1;&frac12;&iquest;&nbsp;Ðåðµåߠ縮&cedil;&iquest;&nbsp;œ™&reg;ð¿ Multiple other accounts who wanna preach to me about being real? <br />
This will be the very last time I speak to you of and about any of this as any misunderstanding from here will be out of my hands. I'm gonna try to make this as clear as possible to understand since it appears you have some comprehension problems. ADD? ADHD? Same here, Let's just get thru this together. The rest we'll handle in game. <br />
Ready steady go. I don't Like you, I don't Respect you, and I probably never will. I hate your stomp mudholes approach to enforcing respect for the backwards selfdefeating annoying inflammatory bullcrap that it is. <br />
Seemingly almost every post you've made since your grand return to Shade from a comprehensible banning from before does nothing but irritate me, tense me up, tick me off, and make me wanna just up and go ahead and test your macho little self just to friggin get it over with. <br />
You're a perpetual fight waiting to happen, a fight looking for a reason to be, a struggle that I think is taking place more within yourself. You claim not to be role playing, ok, so this is the real you? Still not impressed. I laugh at you peewee, you're no different than every scrawny little tough talking ground spitting chicken muscle flexing little poser I see out there. Defend that if you will with some stats and figures about your actual height weight education level all ya want, I don't care but you project a very unlikable unimaginative figure that's pretty much the antithesis of all I try to get out of and put into Shade. Envisioning Rainman with a Chainsaw going I'm an Excellent killer yeah yeah I'm an Excellent killer. Utter lack of creativity, no vision, inability to see past the end of your own weapon, and blatant laughable hypocracy. If you're not replying to yourself you're contradicting yourself, or both. What is it? Do as I Say, Not as I Do? <br />
NewsFlash, This isn't atomic dove and Shade was Trying to enjoy an era of relative peace, not a grand old revival of the same offal you dung beetles thrive on. <br />
You and the re-awakening ߪ&thorn;storm you represent are driving me and people like me to quit or feel like they want to, at least the board you conquered, so how many sites is this you Pwn now? <br />
Cry bias all you want, but you wiped your åßß all over the shade board ad nauseum until someone finally noticed. <br />
I may have posted alot but I tried to stay interesting, varied, relevant, open minded and within as much as I could manage on my own end likable but Very few have been allowed to go as far as you have. You and your's brag about people you've made quit the game, as if that counted as a game victory, when it's really all just the unbearable atmospheric stink you create. Your persona lacks hygeine.<br />
Sorry I see your pic and aint nothin scary there, just a little chump chimp overdone macho stuffed country bull turkey to me. Kinda like a redneck version of a smaller marky mark or something, lol. <br />
Love your little hate forum too, dinkus. You really got a smooth way of crucifying and making examples of those who don't play your way, about as weak as crying about anyone who Pwned you, and believe you me I pwn your ass by sheer brainpower alone. For the simplest example, I didn't parody &not;œð's profile, He got himself a simple one time explaned efficient banning, like how real sites do it. Way to teach respect, by being so respectable, this is why we somehow don't believe you. <br />
Those who you think you can beat respect into had none to begin with, those you can't, those must really infuriate you huh? Invalidate every cell of your projected facade being, omg someone doesn't kiss the grass I shit on, omg someone I can't beat one on one and isn't on my side, omg someone probably more well liked than me, am I turning enough people against him now? <br />
Ah yeah and that turning people against eachother stuff, little mascot huh? I don't care how long you've been loyal to ðåðç嬵 you're not worth the headache to anyone else, how &not;œð tolerates you is a pure mystery, but ya gotta admit a friend who'll stand with you letting loose of other friendships is a strong friend, he overlooks alot more than alot of us do. Spirit of the clan, think that gives you protected status? Only thing between you and a badly needed ingame asswhuppin is opportunity. Ya hunt alone here and there, I've seen you but I don't play like that, I won't sink to your level. <br />
You act like Shade is some kinda game of laser tag, a shooter game, wrong again. You want that, go play Mech, giant metal feet stomp bigger mudholes. <br />
Barely anyone plays there anyways, wanna know why? It's boring when all you have to attack is newbs and eachother. Well to most people that is, to you it's gotta be a nonstop ballknuckling good time. An eternal killgasm. Told ya I didn't like ya chump. <br />
And you coulda disliked me for me as well, but instead you disliked me by association and hearsay, weak again. <br />
You hated me for defending a friend you know damn well you were lying about cause you were stalking her back in atomic dove and couldn't stand someone who knew you so well being in Shade, felt threatened? No mind of your own, just a yapping pitbull puppy in the big dog's yard. Must really bug you when that's apparent to just about everyone, and especially those who aren't gonna mince words around you cause your mealy brain can't handle it. Ok now if THESE Words are too big for you then you're beyond help, I will not talk like a baby orc neaderthal toddler so we can share a low frequency wavelength. <br />
Mocking you, baiting you, don't make me laugh, this little message will make anything you think you got from me previously seem like the nothing that it actually was. I was actually respecting you as much as I could outta respect for &not;œð, but given some recent events I don't think that really matters anymore, so I opened the floodgates. Broke the dam down and you'll find yourself up shit creek w/o a paddle roiling down the rapid runs.<br />
You chose to start ߪ&thorn; with me and you wouldn't let up, so from here on in til whenever I see fit to cease it myself your brain is my toy and I am your persisting feral nightmare. We could have agreed to disagree, but ya wouldn't let it, wasn't good enough. So Mr Nice Me is out the window and Mr. Beat Your Tiny Brain In is crashing through the roof of your fragile little world. Wait til we get to the point of this, you're gonna just love it and I mean that in a [i]just in case you don't ƒç†ing get sarcasm[/i] kinda way. <br />
You can shut up and fight me, alone and over equipped to mask your obvious lack of skillz, or bring a few friends, to mask your bad case of Weak. Yeah I hear all about you in \&quot;Tor, tough guy. <br />
You're either to busy to hunt, to scared to hunt or begging for rescuing. <br />
I wonder if folks are regretting allowing you down there yet. Sure I aint been down there yet, but the last time I tried, well I've been over that little suspicious incident to bits by now, many of the people who thought that was funny as hell are on your DoRk FoRuM.<br />
You can kill me down to 3 haha that was a funny quote eh, I will not respect you, you can drive me to -1 gold, aint happening. You can carve me up to utterly gearless, but you will still be the worthless humanoid stack of crap you are now. <br />
Now how ya feelin sport? You getting a little snarly? Wanna go for my ankles? <br />
Convinced? <br />
Huh CoNvInCeD? Wtf? Well my friend, you just got pwned, welcome to the world of role playing, you do it, I do it, everyone playing an unsubstantiated amount of heroism, villainy, neutrality or mercenary in a virtual gaming world community is doing it. Don't say you don't, lol. You do, you friggin do. And you really need to work on your role, or just shut your hole, you're boring. <br />
Breathe deeply now, you and me are just names on glowing screens, the least you can do is try to have a little fun with this. I mean after all this gets shut off to drive to and from work the only thing going is the classic rock on the radio and maybe a passing thought of the silliness of some people. <br />
This has actually waited awhile to say so if some of this seems replayed or outdated, it probably is, hurray that you noticed. <br />
Well, the next move is your's. I'm not gonna demand respect, I don't need to. <br />
And I'm not gonna give it either, not easily, not to just anyone, and damn sure not to you. If you're okay with that, I'm a little more okay with you. Not much but it's a start. <br />
So as long as Cosmic allows you to do as you do they probably should allow me to do as I will do right back. I'm not gonna pull an øåƒ and say ban me as long as my noble sacrifice helps ban soandso. Shade does't allow you to cast martyr on yourself, exploiters like you and your hero collection should know this. <br />
{Now if this gets the copypaste to another site I'd like a reply from whoever delivers it from their site just to know who all will be reading this to anticipate ingame character battles.}<br />
{I've already straightened this out as much as it'll go. Talked it over with Wyld, who said she'd mention it to Lewd. So that'll be as good as it ultimately proves itself to be, word to deed. The rest is testing the theory of basic human decency, if it still exists, it'll show itself.}</p>
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;{V^ThEv^BrImStoNe^vLiTtErBoX!v^V}&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/4/2006 1:23 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;(31 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.31 in reply to 750.30&nbsp;*Ah that is so cool looking, I took a pic for my cameraphone, furry badåßß there.* <br />
{I'd paste it to me shade board sig, but that'd ruin the whole element of surprise thing!}</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/4/2006 4:23 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(32 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.32 in reply to 750.1&nbsp;While the administrators and moderators of this forum will attempt to remove or edit any generally objectionable material as quickly as possible, You agree not to post any abusive, obscene, vulgar, slanderous, hateful, threatening, sexually-oriented or any other material that may violate any applicable laws. As a user you agree to any information you have entered above being stored in a database. While this information will not be disclosed to any third party without your consent the webmaster, By clicking Register below you agree to be bound by these conditions. <br />
{Can't say as to where I got this from, lol, but they aren't following much of this. This public service message was brought to you by it's only fair from folks wanting to stir up tired old ߪ&thorn; again. Sorry, ƒ&reg;&yen;, but this is what I'm like when I'm ƒç†ed with. I could give a rat sass about that ߪ&thorn;hole little forum, only so far as it attacks me and friends of mine. Why it's still being defended so far after the facts as I know them is not within my perceptions I guess, but if it wants to escalate at me, I can and will handle it.}</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/5/2006 1:39 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(33 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.33 in reply to 750.1&nbsp;[Thing to remember is to Try Not to Become that which you are trying to stand against. We have just one thread here that they could even come close to defining as a hate thread, and we do mention their names on our site too, there's almost too much to edit and delete really. That's why 'Cat never insisted on afterwards the removal of his name I guess, because he was already firmly on his way to some fulfilling retaliation. It's no big deal, two can play, just be cautious this site doesn't get flushed down the same route other sites go when they lose track of the positive and sink into selfchewing rage.]</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;KoKoDrgN &nbsp;10/5/2006 3:16 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(34 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.34 in reply to 750.32&nbsp;sorry i gotta post... just had my first visit to the dork forums. are those guys serious? or i should say, is that dude serious? <br />
he puts on this tough guy facade and people flock to him. hes the closest thing to feces i've ever seen. looks bad, smells worse, and shouldn't be digested. after reading that load of swiss cheese they call an uncensored forum of truth and honesty, i think the only thing to do would be to make an anti dork forum forum. and ill make sure to take a screen shot of his underdeveloped character and add a flash game where you can have cows take a dump on it. i guarantee that quarter machine bought attitude will get him nowhere on the field with me. he better get all his friends after me, cause he aint doin it himself. im damn sure making it a point to make his life hell. starting with ah. all his get rich quick crap aint gonna last long when i under sell him on everything. i can afford it. i dont need elite gear to be a better person or a better player. hes mediocre at best. its a shame for the bigger guys that are his friends. it must be a full time job keeping that yappy puppy out of trouble. grow some balls before you try to intimidate with your bark. or is that the problem? maybe he got them removed tryin to get lucky with some girl online and she cut em off and shoved em down his throat. now he has a bad taste in his mouth and blames it on women. maybe he forgot to wash em? <br />
sorry, but i had to get this off my chest. bring it on. maybe ill copy it and post on that forum. hell its uncensored. well... mildly censored out of respect for this site. and i didnt use names... something that nutless stalker needs to comply with. <br />
im done. rant over. as is my tolerance for idiots.<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/5/2006 3:44 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;KoKoDrgN &nbsp;(35 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.35 in reply to 750.34&nbsp;*I should be telling people, if ya don't like DemonX, don't go to his forum, it's 100% him, all him, pure undiluted from concentrate DemonX.*<br />
{This is the anti-dork ...grrr stop texting me, lol I'm replying here lol... this is the anti-dork forum, doubles as a soapbox sh/hitlist and all that, the smelly thoughts that people are free to bury dig up step over hold their noses and walk by or add some of their own.}<br />
*I don't Claim to have full knowledge or understanding of the Fizzle situation, but G_3 stands up for her, and I stand up for G_3 and in exposing her they have either unwittingly or deliberately tried to destroy G_, ad that's something I can't stand for, especially from a hyped up little redneck chihuahua I can't stand the smell of. We still know where he hunts. It'll ignite a fiery ߪ&thorn;storm of retribution from 2 - 3 huge shade game clans, but if they really know the scoop they'll let him fight his own battles. It's a debate that goes through my mind everytime I've run up and walked circles around him out in that field. Cause if he don't learn soem humility he'll continue being a liability to those around him. And make no mistake, he IS dragging them down with him.*</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;KoKoDrgN &nbsp;10/5/2006 3:54 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(36 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.36 in reply to 750.35&nbsp;as with all misbehaving puppies, the only way hes gonna learn is if ya rub his face in it...&nbsp;<br />
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From:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;10/5/2006 4:07 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;KoKoDrgN &nbsp;(37 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.37 in reply to 750.36&nbsp;<br />
I guess you read my little go round over there as nonesuch. I posted Grimm's&nbsp; rules over there and they went mental. It's like they are reading something that only they can see. How can you argue with people that can not even apply the simplest thought? Anyway they kept telling me that RRabid approved of their site so I wrote RRabid about it. None of the proboards has such nastiness on their sites. At least not that the casual member can see. Why it is his busness to begin with to publish these people's private life things&nbsp;I do not know. <br />
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The guy applied to be my friend on myspace. Why would he do that if he hates me so much? So he can harass me there too? &nbsp;I removed myself from the Shade group after that. <br />
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Rrabid<br />
Shade Administrator<br />
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Re: Regarding OffSite Forums <br />
I do not approve of hate threads, but if it's on another board I can't do too much about it. Who started the board? <br />
If you can get me some info I might drop them an e-mail or something. Send me PM's with just the hate text in it and I'll copy it for proof <br />
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Spark*le wrote on 10-04-2006 06:27 PM: <br />
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Rrabid wrote on 10-04-2006 04:15 PM: <br />
We cannot go to every site and monitor their actions as well as ours. <br />
I am not quite sure of what you are asking of me, I kind of got lost in reading your PM. can you put it straight up as a question, Like \&quot;can I kill this person for saying bad stuff about me?\&quot; <br />
If you are a member of that site, you can remind them of Grimm's post that should be enough of a scare to get them to clean up their act. <br />
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Basically I guess I was asking if you actually told them you approved of the hate threads as they have claimed to me. And secondly to either remove the Shade references from their site or the hate threads to a non public part of their board. <br />
Lol, I did post Grimm's warning which brought me a lot of hate comments over there for doing so. <br />
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From:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;10/5/2006 4:10 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;KoKoDrgN &nbsp;(38 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.38 in reply to 750.36&nbsp;<br />
Also, I think in view of their nastiness we need to be twice as diligent in our actions on all places with Shade name attached to it. We do not want to stoop to their level. So Cat please delete anything with slightest smell to it. <br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/5/2006 4:16 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;KoKoDrgN &nbsp;(39 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.39 in reply to 750.36&nbsp;*I think what gets me about him is he's like my evil anti opposite warped reflection. We're both outspoken, larger than real life game/board personas, highly opinionated, retardedly stubborn, flashy brassy sassy kickassy. His type of people hate Me, My people hate Him, it's very polarizing. I understand it, but it doesn't mean I have to like it, just gives me a better look at strategy. But damnit, this aint the way to go, it's probably too late now, but if we had it to do all over again. Ignore would have been used.*<br />
{DemonKiller316LLianCe_King debuts on the board, we reference his previous board persona, saw what it got banned for, put him also on ignore, a little less tense, more room to breath. He then rants and raves and flexs and poses like a flannel peacock, and people see with him not gettin responses that this is no way to be like. So we all have alot more fun watching him talk to empty blank space with an occasional echo from a like mind out there and that would be it. Trust me if I was getting no responses I'd have quit the board long ago for a bunch stuck up anal prisses, lol.}<br />
*But it is too late now, because we've given him power. We let him know exactly what bugs us and he's gonna do it, he's like a hate plague and seeks out the uninoculated and amps up their own paranoias. The Fizzle deal only empowered him because he saw a wave he could ride to further acceptance. Acceptance is the key. If he's not accepted he seems to just punkthug out on people. Right now he acts like he's got huge clans backing up his every word or every move. He has a huge successful forum that he must still somehow be having to advertise for some reason. Alone his little character is nothing, a red herring, he's relying on presence. So just consider that. His reputation seems to be all he is, huff puff and fluff. Once that's broken what does he have left? Are we gonna be the ones to do it? Or could we wait til he does it to himself? I think Telus is doing a great job with him for now, lol.*</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;10/5/2006 11:46 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(40 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.40 in reply to 750.39&nbsp;I heart Telus :) <br />
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From:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;10/6/2006 12:18 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;KoKoDrgN &nbsp;(41 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.41 in reply to 750.40&nbsp;<br />
Here is a little sumtin sumtin: <br />
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From:&nbsp;KoKoDrgN &nbsp;10/6/2006 1:36 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;(42 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.42 in reply to 750.41&nbsp;*blush*<br />
people these days dont really understand art anymore. we are observers. we see everything for what it is but understand what it isn't. deep down i think everyone has that. a sort of insight that allows them to change the world, if only in their mind. everyone wants to be a superhero. the only thing that separates us is some try to be that person that lives only in our heads, and some , after trying and failing themselves for many years, who tell you that it impossible to fly. i bet if enough people started to believe in fairys and neverland, it would happen. the only problem is that there are no more artists. the only ones left are few and far between. i want to be that artist, but the crap i saw posted over there gave me little to no hope of ever living in a world of artists and real people...<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/6/2006 1:40 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;(43 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.43 in reply to 750.41&nbsp;*Awh, he looks so pretty, these would loook prime in the how we picture other players characters thread. But here is fine as fitting tribute.*</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;10/6/2006 9:05 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(44 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.44 in reply to 750.43&nbsp;<br />
A little something sent to my email: <br />
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*Note I did not bring up any subject. They as usual jumped to a bunch of conclusions. I posted Grimm's message only and I believe it still applies as Rrabid told me to post it there as well. None of the proboards sites has open condemnations of players on their forums. I feel they either need to remove that shit or take the Shade name off. A point they are unable to grasp. Anyway it resulted in them deleting most of the hate stuff directed at me and they changed their word censor so that if you spell out Jagan you get drama queen instead. I guess that amuses their small minds somehow. <br />
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but when raiven brought an old subject up thAt died on the forum <br />
then used the drma she started to go to rrabid and who ever she <br />
approached, In my opinion it had nothing to do with fizz, I think it had to do <br />
with raiven attempting to shut down the board and to use this thread as <br />
her launching ground..... <br />
that is why she is banned.... <br />
if any disagree with any bannings/thread closings....etc.. <br />
we are always open to opinion and suggestions.....we are pretty easy <br />
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From:&nbsp;KoKoDrgN &nbsp;10/6/2006 11:07 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;(45 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.45 in reply to 750.44&nbsp;lol. this whole thing can be made into a movie. <br />
*a group of friends starts on a quest for righteousness (deep down thats what drives everyone... we want to be good), but there is a problem... who's right? the group breaks into two factions, each fighting for their beliefs.*<br />
you see, what they dont understand is, they are doing exactly what they are claiming everyone else is doing. the stories they write about fizz are pretty harsh. i dont know if they are true. i dont really care. because even if i WAS involved, aint no way someone half way across the country is gonna make me less of a person after the phone is off. they are convincing each other that the stuff that happens in the game makes their real life hell. its really no different than say toopac. yea he was a prick and he ruined the game for alot of people. but did he make you a bad person after the game is off? that to me is how i see this fizz situation. once the phone hangs up she disappears. but they dont let her. <br />
they talk about veiled attacks? if art was meant to destroy, then i guess i could look at any painting and know that it wants me to kill myself. art is an observation. artists see the world in a different light. we look at the same situation and believe it to be how we see it. an artist takes that observation and portrays it the way they see it in their heads in the hope that at least SOMEONE will understand what they see. its not a hidden attack meant for one person. it is a silent message waiting to be understood. there is no personal attacks when you role play, because your character doesn't know the real world. and its when people blur the line between the two solidly defined realities, that drama and misunderstandings occur. <br />
you see, the dork forums may be wrong. because we see everything that lead to whats going on now. but as far as they are concerned, they are fighting for what they believe to be true. <br />
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<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/6/2006 2:58 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(46 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.46 in reply to 750.45&nbsp;*To advocate the devil's position, someone was about to buy a very pricey ticket to go somewhere to meet someone else who according to another someone does not really live there? So someone intended to save someone else a large sum of money and some disappointment by intervening. Now on the side of the Angels, here's what went wrong, what could have been a discreet small party conflict and resolution turned into a degrading and inflammatory modern day online witch hunt. Someone also told me D3M0NX is also a nice and caring person. Someone better tell somebody it's all a matter of perspective, because somebody's getting bashed on over there, a few somebodies, and for what? For frikkin what? By association? Because we are or we know and associate with the evil ones they're crusading against? Or because once a harmless crappy stat'd barncat in mediocre gear got in someone's face once too many times everytime that someone tries to act like someone he isn't? Yeah, hate me for me, this broad brush stroke with us or against us is lazy stupid primitive thinking, so no more objecting to being called vegetable matter or salad ingredients if you cannot act otherwise. Yimmer yammer whatever, you aint seen nothing yet, say what you want of people neither you nor I really know, but get up in my face just the oncemore and you'll get more of my very best upfront and in your face counterattitude.*<br />
...flexes his claws and bares his fangs, points of silver moonlight glimmering on the sharp tips of them and the points he's made, and walks back into the night, to watch and wait, and listen... <br />
{Now I realize I'm not a perfect person, but the minute they also decided to play kick the cat, is when I got a bias and got involved, so of cuorse I'm not totally innocent, but it doesn't prevent me from defending myself or speaking my mind on a conflict I somehow got lumped in with.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11/30/2006 2:25 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(47 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.47 in reply to 750.24&nbsp;[\&quot;AherRrRmM, ladies and gentlemen of the court, my client, whoops, all rise the honorable judge who isn't here persiding. This is a case of not the people versus anyone, but BarnCat versus the people. Versus a wa of thinking. CASE IN POINT Just tonight, B.Cat would be reporting this but he's a little ticked and miffed to thspeaink clearly for himself right now. Lack of knowledge of proper monster ettiquette or over reaction to one simple menial messup? You decide, well submit an opinion, but I'll be deciduous here thank you barely much, lol.<br />
My client mr. B.Cat was entering level 2 of the crypt when he noticed more players than monsters and the few players able to hunt having some two monsters to themselves. He noticed one player surrounded with a minor familiar and an elite zombie in an upsidedown L over the poor little player, and figuring to lend some fire support Barn opened up with his staff and the ... plaintiff? Actually moved a bit closer as if inviting the aid, and so it was, but the plaintiff, we'll call him the &reg;å™™&thorn; cast deathcloud at Barn, so Barn got the hint and moved. Cast deathcloud again, ok, this looked like a deliberate bid for a pk.<br />
How far is too far? A few more deathclouds and a few wrathings? Cat was moving around trying to avoid the hits as if to say ok ok I get the frikkin point I didnt come down here to fight, and got a bothersome flashback of another time he tried helping a surrounded player before checking or even being able to see their levels. No good deeds go unpunished. This &reg;å™™&thorn; was casting wraths and deathclouds no caring about who else got splashed. WHat wuold this seem like. A pk attempt? Acts of anger? Admittedly Barn is only on passing terms with &reg;å™™&thorn; and has no idea of the content of his character or where barn's character stands in accordance to &reg;å™™&thorn;'s own.<br />
Later in Chat Barn is a creature of expression, he says whats on his mind before his mind can think to stop him, and other times doesn't even worry about it. &reg;å™™&thorn; came in some time later and laughed it off as having a little bit of fun, and accusations of mkill stealing, and Barn being \&quot;sneaky\&quot; with that staff of his. Now how can such a friendly rowdy playful personage possibly match with the vindictive and maliscious... malicious? nasty activities earlier experienced. Barn's feeling about now it's getting close to that point in his game where it's fun to take whacks at him. And will be retaliating at the risk of exp and gear in due time all over again.<br />
Some will applaud &reg;å™™&thorn; for Teaching the Cat a Lesson, others will, well who knows what those others are good for these days anymore? Ya gotta just rely on yourself sometimes. And Barn needs no support, if the majority speaks, right or wrong, the game changes shades like it or not. So again I remind the Cat NEXT TIME YOU SEE SOMEONE SURROUNDED FRIKKIN HANG EM OUT TO DIE, do not help them, because more often then not your assistance gets you retaliated on. Good samaritans means get killed alot for the silliest of reasons. Protocol there might need to be educated about som more as the cat doesn't frequent the crypt and is still somewhat muzzy on the more obscure concepts at play there.<br />
Court is adjourned, you may all buy chili dogs and chocolate milk out in dee lobbee and tp for your bungholes, when you return, the jury presiding will reply their replies and this case will be decided whether to penalize the Cat in some fashion, seek restitutiation, or rethink the unspoken laws and customs of that multilevel underground nightmare Shade calls... The Crypt! Did I mention court was adjourned? That means sit your buns down and reply, lol, if ya wantto that is, AhHeRrMm, backing up to make room, NOW!\&quot;]</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12/6/2006 2:21 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(48 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.48 in reply to 750.1&nbsp;*All the doubletalk and innuendo have finally backlashed upon me, now everyone is suspect, I can see at least two meanings to what almost everyone is saying now, lol, {on the shadeboard} and one of each of the meanings is rubbing a bad smell in my face. Now I can either be right and have former friends really proving themselves false, or just me going a little more crazy again. Neither of which is acceptable at this time. I catch myself asking myself who is this person trying to impress acting like this? And is this person a friend of mine? And if not, why is he or she using another puppet? And why do people try to sway me either way anyways? I have no power or influence in Shade, my clan is small, my reputation minimal, my levels mediocre, so not alot of power to be vied for there, lol. Maybe it's getting me to get At someone else? Maybe it's just more wild speculation! These mysterious nobodies are masking their nonexistent tracks rather well! Almost as if they are really not even there! Ha ha hee hee ho ho, the funny farm, and they're coming to take me away, lol. But yes, ok, so there's one former friend &thorn;&ordf;†&micro;åµå who's decided to start in on my clan. Former, because a current friend wouldn't act like this. whose superiors many of whom are no great fans of mine, but whose idols are outright scurrulous unscrupulous players who outright hate my pixelated chr-guts, lol. Battle lines are being drawn lately too, the big huge clans are looking at eachother with yellowed reddened enraged eye. It's an odd time to be thinking of ways to keep your character and clan tag intact. The once scary alliance that worried me previously has followed true to form and turned on eachother like rabid hamsters which proves me right that these things truly do take care of themselves, and to have a little more faith in the inevitable justice of things. Some things haven't resolved themselves yet, so my only clear strategy is to step outta the way and let those things happen, let someone's foot go so far in their mouth, down their throat clear up to the hip, while their heads are so clear up their åßß they're popping back outta their neck. Sounds painful I know! The Shade Board has almost ceased to be useful. It's not very informative, it's low on entertainment, though many of us are doing a great job there, And Cosmic offering hints, updates and clues on it have come to a slurring stuttering awkward stop. Might be an Okay time to step back from there for a bit, just a thought so far, but a comforting and certain one. Uncertain times call for certain action. And as long as the nonsense flows, the BarnCat goes, someone's getting as duplicitous as &thorn;œˆonce was, except it's hard to tell if she's better at it, or amatuerishly worse at it, lol. Well, leaning back and watching for now I guess! Could get interesting, all over again.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12/15/2006 2:16 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(49 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.49 in reply to 750.3&nbsp;{No good deeds go unpunished, and moral inner debates suck, situations where you'll regret either choice emerge foth in this silly little tail of opportunity, generousity, and insanity. I was just on my way back from Xian Ra, where my wicked scim was no good against clerics, and the hunting was scarce anyways, yoops, I'm not sure I'm gonna be able to complete this as the power here's flickering with the windstorm we're facing so I tell ya what I'll type this up in segments, so not all will be lost. So anyways, on the way back from Xian..,}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12/15/2006 2:20 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(50 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.50 in reply to 750.3&nbsp;*Level 1, the bottom \&quot;L\&quot; from the ladder to go east returning topside I happened upon an unusual clusterƒç† of Imps and Minions and one lone chest. I was curious dashed over to pick up all as I was being converged upon even as I approached it. My heart about pounded right out to a dead stop as I saw nimble this and that, golden baron something, and some other stuff, one being golden potions. I hate hate hate hot goods, and picking up a deadpile such as this would have me labelled a thief, and to me reputation is ALMOST everything.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12/15/2006 2:23 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(51 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.51 in reply to 750.3&nbsp;{Again if this stops anywhere it's because power has finaly given up the volts on me and I'll have to read a book fr the rest of the night. OR SHADE! lol. So I picked up all and OH YEAH I beat feet, case I was still getting ammassed at by the monsters, two players approach, fearing it's a search party I wanted to put distance between me and the incriminating scene and stay outta ident range. No good, I was expertly blocked, AND blocked IN, more heart pounding here, hands were shaking too ya see. I franticly tried digging my way out and trying to see who these two were!}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12/15/2006 2:27 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(52 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.52 in reply to 750.3&nbsp;* was blocked in on all sides, and later msgs revealed I was catching acidrain splash as well, My scared glimpse glance was of what seems like Si4 / level 19 / undead, this wuold be my witness or person who'd suspect me, make a note if I get back to town to get a slower more relaxed look at this person. If it weren't for a golden healing potion scoopd up in my pickupall I'd have surely perished, but a minion fell and I zipped past, running damn the F F F ƒç†ing fatigue all the way to Boar, to inspect the goods, to pm for a consultation, to try to piece together these nutty happenings.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12/15/2006 2:32 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(53 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.53 in reply to 750.3&nbsp;{Once in Boar I pm'd a very reliable source and I pm'd the huge undead I saw on the trail asking if the stuff was his, and found out it was CQ's, well golly good god damn it to hell, then I was on a real close split vote, the guy's a grade A pompous pious arse but personal feelings aside at least I was gonna show this RHCrusader how Respect Honor and Courage was REALLY done. Before I cuold change my mind I PO'd him his stuff back, with a grimace on my face I hung back for the resulting PM's, from my conscience, from S4, from the he better damn well be grateful CQ.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12/15/2006 2:35 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(54 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.54 in reply to 750.3&nbsp;*Turns out a server prob was what killed him causing him losing his nimble mail and helm, and golden baron walking staff, no to mention several golden healing potions. This I could understand, nobody should lose gear to incompetent technology such as Shade or weak halfast telco glitches, but truthfully had I not the witnesses to me in the area, the vote would have swung 30% more to KEEP! This kitty needs goods too, having paid back a debt to someone else all in gold from material wealth I'm back in denims and generic brand armors, lol. Plus my clanimals need goodies too.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12/15/2006 2:39 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(55 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.55 in reply to 750.3&nbsp;{My clanimals also need not be hunted unnecessarily, through anything that I can help, we find ourselves woefully outnumbered by most anything and dubious untested alliances in times of war that is. I flat insisted on no reward, wanting to just get past all the doings that had me feeling a bit dirty and dazed for doing them. I got a reward though, and you'll see them in auction, hopefully getting me as much money as had they been discreetly shopped in Okt'An, a divine helm of healing, tf am I gonna d with that, 'm undead, and that golden baron walking staff casing a grimace of recent raw memory to surface.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12/15/2006 2:46 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(56 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.56 in reply to 750.3&nbsp;{I'm really srprised the RHCreepnoids haven't mentioned this on the board, but maybe they don't want the embarassment of admitting the damnable CAT helped them, so putting aside possible political incriminating me and compromising my steadfast stance against them all, they might choose to save face. If not, well damn I refer people to here, to this statement of another easycome easygo brush with anomalous Shade matters. My Karma can rest easy, my conscience can smooth out, the debate is outta my hands as soon as it went in PO actually. I'm by no means a moral compass or yardstick, or I wuoldn't have even entertained the inner debate, but all in all... well I'll deal witht he repercussoins of all that later, but what better road to hell to tread than the one paved with good intentions. I can chuckle now I think that CQ actually may have to be nice to me, at least for awhile, and that has to rankle him some. gloat gloat gloat hrahahaha. When the time comes, If the time comes, he will be pickupalld into my backpack, and he's staying next time. Now if you'll excuse me that was a huuu uge power flicker, so 'm signing off NOW!}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12/15/2006 2:59 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(57 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.57 in reply to 750.56&nbsp;*Ok a little more, well turns out the S4 guy, S4H4R4 of {.}clan is an old acquaintance from LOTR who'd only seen me brief times, and heard of me in passing legends from over there, lol. I have a complete and still not totally known history from over there that probably predates the appearance of The first Portal. Also ok so Yelo and maybe others wuold have kept the gear, and part of me is also still kicking myself for not keeping it, was it in character that I gave it all back, or as a player who just wanted to retain a stressfree game? I might not hve been thinkin clearly, so I've exiled myself to the far reaches of Shade until my mind comes together in a shape that fits into it's bony casing. Hey think of it this way, if I did this for a vile despicable and hated enemy, imagine what I would do for a friend?*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;12/17/2006 2:21 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(58 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.58 in reply to 750.57&nbsp;<br />
Well at least they can not start any drama with you or accuse your parents of being jailbirds.<br />
Edited 12/17/2006 5:25 am by RA1VEN&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12/17/2006 1:58 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;(59 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.59 in reply to 750.58&nbsp;*Ah I don't think that's gonna stop them from trying something similar though. We'll now see how decent THEY can be. I would have loved to have a thread started out me, not for being a gearthief, but for a straight up stone cold bloodthirsty merciless pkilling, that'd wake a few people up, lol. I've killed CQ once, he says nothing publicly on that, and I rescued his gear, he says nothing on that. I think they may have finally figured out I love the fame and exposure and they can't beat me like that, only feed me like that. Wonder what Their site says about all this?*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12/22/2006 2:29 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(60 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.60 in reply to 750.1&nbsp;RHCharity? That's what... retrieved gear, an unknown few borrowed characters, you'll get the full litterbox scoop here, lol, all huge smelly dried clumps of waste and exhaustion. This really is a fun thread.</p>
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;{V^ThEv^BrImStoNe^vLiTtErBoX!v^V}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-19 6:03 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(76 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.76 in reply to 750.75&nbsp;{Just when I think I'm done with this subject lol but ya ever notice how she's talking in Byrendell chat, but when I come in she lurks? Way ta make amends there high priestess of honesty and upfrontness.} Now let's take a short walk down memory lane. Thikmami [b][i]{Her words, with commentary in my own bold but slanted views.}[/i][/b] I totally agree Barncat! Rock on! [b][i]{Sure.}[/i][/b] C? EVEN BAD SPELLIN SAVAGES CAN BE SARKASTIK, HUH? [b][i]{Now here's where I got concerned, and more than a little curious.}[/i][/b] I told RED@EYEZ wife how funny you were and how I loved reading your posts. She decided to read this post aloud to me on the phone. She was crushed. [b][i]{She just happened to find that post right off, first thing she happened upon, when who's online clearly showed you reading it first.}[/i][/b] Everyone is not like you. [b][i]{They wouldn't wanna be, trust me.}[/i][/b] AND IF WE HAVE GEDS, OR TYPE IN ALL CAPS, THAT DOESN'T GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TO bellittle us, then smile in our faces. [b][i]{It does when it's being used to belittle me or my friends.}[/i][/b] Be a man and stand behind your words. [b][i]{Likewise, stop acting like an innocent victim, nobody's really going for it.}[/i][/b] Just don't piss on my back and tell me its raining. LOL. Now write some more stuff and make it snappy! :) [b][i]{You'll believe if something IS about you, but if not, you'll believe it's about you.}[/i][/b] *again* You still rock and I'm not mad. [b][i]{You shouldn't be, you're having the time of your life.}[/i][/b] You should always express how you feel about your game and the players in it. [b][i]{Just gotta be careful about who huh?}[/i][/b] Just stand behind your words. I wasn't going to say anything at all. But you called me out to explain my post. [b][i]{I was thinking you'd pm text or phone call lol but you got hold of an urge to blow this up out of proportion.}[/i][/b] Here it is. Well, do as you must. I didn't bring it to anyone. It was read to me, then I went to read it later. [b][i]{Not buying it.}[/i][/b] I don't delete numbers, I just try to make amends. [b][i]{Oh is That what you're doing lately?}[/i][/b] I know you aren't a RED@EYEZ hater, Cat. Now who is throwing themselves backwards and casting martyr on themselves? LOL. Too funny! [b][i]{Damn hilarious, you got my words twisted and filleted to your preference, I react to it and it's funny to you.}[/i][/b] Well, no matter how many posts you make saying what Barncat says is true doesn't hide the FACT of my original statement. Barncat was obiously referring to me and my friends, yet he broke out with a Cheshire grin on the phone as ASSured us he wasn't talking about us. [b][i]{Yeah from ear to ear, you got it.}[/i][/b] Fake. Is. Fake. [b][i]{Now this is where you really pissed me off.}[/i][/b] Buh~bye. You can add me to your ignore list if you like. More than likely you don't matter anyway in the whole big scheme of things. [b][i]{You can't be ignored, and don't matter in the big scheme of things, if that's true why is so much emphasis and effort laid on trying to drive me off the board?}[/i][/b] Shade Happens! *Later for her, as in forever lol. Now can I Please move on, Yes I can, Thank me, I'm welcome.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-10 9:03 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(77 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.77 in reply to 750.76&nbsp;{My mysterious elf friend Scout~ tells me things, and I feel some things need to be told in counter. <br />
Let's start it up in story type testimony type format. After accidentlally falling asleep on the chair, cat on my lap, so I blame the cat lol. I logged on in and freaked and went out to make pots, looekd and saw Abdul, and so ran bck inside. Hey his clan and 7SD have killd 2 of mine and I'm a famed coward known as far and wide as my own yellow stripe down my back, and he's friggin huge! I pop out again and he pops out soon after, now I cuold have played Cat in the box all day but I had a hunt to attend! So I zipped due west with Abdul hot on my heels, smacked into Greenie on the way there lmao between abdul in a green place I veered and ran past and saw G and Raiven setting up mana pots about done, eight piles.<br />
So we began our hunt in earnest and soon we were seeing a 4th, this fourth ran south of me and either ported or logged out on one of our mana piles, I got a pm asing who that was, and I ddn't get a cance to identify, so here I was fireballing Rough an ReddyElder when someone ran next to me adn ported, and someone else went north, elder switched to me and so I switched to bait, 40 hp and trynig to get some space to cast and drink gpot, got one in an saw someone north of me, odd place for attack position so I got suspicious and cast a heal or id at it and saw it was N.Y.Jets, didn't know who that was or what clan he was in til I was back in town after having fled. It was two wrathings, and to my speed of server thinking that's probably not an id hit. <br />
As I said I'm a lily white chicken liver, oh I didn't? Well I'm saying it now lol. I'm only brave and fight back when I'm ticked, then I'm just stupid and usually die for it. Fun ƒç†ing game. I'm playing Pokemon after I type this lol. So here I ran, elder on my heels and casted a few dark gifts at myself knowing that kills Zanden waiting time, then teleported. I come back into town chat a little shaken but bemused because it looks like once again yet some more Shade BS has ensnared me in it's bored and greedy grasp. NY who I deduced was REDEYEZ from checking the clan list, a skill I learned in LOTR, professional runner, amatuer fighter. No love lost between me and the crimson glowerer but that's another story but probably by now related all over again who knows.<br />
RED says sorry Barn I thought you were RAIVEN, I reply lmao But I'm the one wearing the red dress, I usually see Raiven in black, playing around goofy and just not in the mood for a renewed stomach ulcer on account of old played out molehill mountain ç®å¶. Btw I dropped jaw here, thinking what doncha wanna wrath me too? Thinking back now maybe Red dress could have been misinterpretted to my disadvantage too but alas oh well the damage is done and I still look damn good in it, it's the pearl lace, really offsets the neckline lmao. Jk jk sheesh. IN hindsight maybe our one mistake was just in not checking to see if someone else was on the elder?, but then again you go out looking for it it'll come on down and interfere your mana pot laying.<br />
I don't know of anyone soloing elders without pots, I've heard of it being done, but passed it off as stuff said to impress the newbies. SO I guess in none of us seeing a mana pot set laid out we assumed the elder was open and free to skin and shuck like so much corn. Me finding myself baiting alone and then facing a wrathing the basic message became clear, our hunt was off. There has got to be a better system for reserving elders but then the game is not designed all that well, put that one in Suggestions under Rewritable SIgns saying This Elder Property of So and So, wait in line? Course that'd be abused too so never mind lol I cannot over or underestimate my fellow Shaders's capacity for trouble and drama onboard or ingame. <br />
But ƒç† it, think I'll shorten my 'Tor stay now that uncertain territory has probably now become more uncertain. Aint got time for the BS no mo, I've left the board so the stuff there can't affect my game and I can't get pulled into and stomped under more of those type of games Shaders play that have nothing to do with the programmed wap game on the phone. Now if you'll excuse me I'm STILL Gonna solo me a red elder before I go ta bed, it's called a Charizard, and it's on my GameBoy And I WILL Catch that ƒç†ing thing!}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-10 9:15 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(78 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.78 in reply to 750.10&nbsp;*ç®å¶, that's gonna sound like whining isn't it? One man's explaining is another man's whining. I'm not overly concerned, they can say what they want, I'm not there to defend myself, or more accurately to do my part in the two to tango manure tennis that suffices as mature discussion on that ߪ&thorn;&thorn;&yen; excuse for a gaming forum. I'm here, where I moderate, if nothing else for home court advantage and self defense lol. My character might just have to Die Now, ask whyever that was for Later. Lemme know what plans you guys got G &amp; R, I'd like to hitch a ride back up topside outta tor if and when you depart.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;Sep-10 6:55 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(79 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.79 in reply to 750.78&nbsp;<br />
Not let me tell you the events that led up to this. G_3, BarnCat and myself planned a hunt on Friday to kill red elder on Sunday morning. We knew there was a bug clearing event going on so we picked red since it the most out of the way of people coming and going to Tor. We started set up about 9:30 a.m. Shade time. <br />
We get the pots laid and G goes up to pull down the elder. There was suddenly a fourth person on our screen and they seemed to be interfering with the hunt. I wrathed them a few times. It was N.Y. JETS. Then I go down to wall and message G that I was porting out of the field. We had had many hunts interfered with I was not interested in getting involved in another. So I teleport back to town and look up N.Y.JETS on the players list. It was a level 20 DBL. In the meantime G messages that the elder was hurt so most likely the guy had been hunting it. BarnCat teleported off the field at about that time. I messaged the guy right away sorry for the wrath did not know he was DBL. To which he replied a bunch of obscenties. I messaged back that I had apologised to him and that he should get a life. I went in to chat and talked to Barn for a minute and left again. Meantime Lestat and N.Y.JETS who turns out to REDEYES starts a bunch of drama in G_3's mail who tries to tell them it was misunderstanding, apologises and tells him to use our pots. None of this had anything to do with Abdul or FTL.<br />
Later on C..._A.. a level 13 is tricked, trapped and killed by ABDUL, REDEYES and three others and his gear stolen and told it is because he was COC.<br />
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Edited 9/10/2007 9:56 pm by RA1VEN&nbsp;<br />
From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-10 10:41 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;(80 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.80 in reply to 750.79&nbsp;*In what's become tradition from the Shade board I use my last few minutes before work to leave on a positive, or very definite, note.*<br />
{To the layman, or even the just starting out Newplayer to Shade, the Elder Dragons are those 4, just 4, creatures that when killed drop among the best armors and weapons in the Shade game. Not to knock on good Bal'Rak, Tui'rel or even Xian Ra goods, and Okt'An, but the Elder Dragon fields of Bal'Tor's eastern reaches become like the california gold rush at times, everyone staking their claims.<br />
There are only 4 Elder Dragons at Any One Time in Shade, their gear is of the highest armor class, their weapons admirable damage and all their stuff adds to your Stats and HP making amid level warrior more than a match for a basic equippd warrior up to twice their level. I should know, I've ran from level 8 undeads in Torgear when I was a level 15 undead in basic stuff. SO you can now begin to understand the value and possessiveness that is placed on these four chromatic reptiles. There are also two Ancient DracoLiches, their names are DigMeUp and Lestat lol but seriously!<br />
2 D-Lichies and 4 Elderlies, really not enough to go around when you consider the population of Shade is increasing and gear becomes harder to replace and keep up with when superior, larger in levels and numbers, clans go on tantrum boredom rampages terrorassing their way around Shade. With a massive inferiority complex and appetites for destruction, the fragile peace of Shade is all too easily disrupted, why just look what 3 - 4 clans are already doing, we live in so much terror and paranoia in Shade now it might as well be America. Gotta speed this up and yet somehow avoid the real bad typos.<br />
Finally, when a situation like the one described above happens between parties who didn't get along that well in the first place, tempers flare. G_3 and me talked about this, he being of a calmer head than mine, me being \&quot;WTF was all that ç®å¶ just then about?\&quot;, Him being \&quot;Here's what happened, simple mistake really, nobody's to blame.\&quot; I had to hand it to him, I told him he was a saner man than me, with a cool head like that he'd make a prime clan leader lol me I'm just unstable.} <br />
*Now, with all this being blown out of proportion, an incident I personally thought was resolved, but nonetheless is proving to be quite entertaining in a Jerry Springer {Shader?} kinda way, rubbernecking like tabloids and car wrecks here, glad those people we're seeing aren't us. Wait they are? So tell me, anyone, how pouring gasoline on the embers of an almost dead fire, just to cook up your own steaming hot dish of refried manure, is Avoiding drama? We do strive to create a drama free environment here, but we also won't sit quiet, dry up and blow away while the game we all love to play on our cellphones turns into Dop3 WarZ with swords and sorcery.*<br />
{A certain someone we'll just call BlackTwi needs a good long look at a mirror, panoramic lol, because I think she'll see she's become what she claims to most hate. She started out early on like this, going oh woe is me this bad thing happened to me, she got her case jumped in reaction to the error of her words, instead of apologizing she introduced herself to the board in truest form by playing the martyr crying look see this huge player is being mean to lil ol me, waaah waaah. She was cool in the DOG clans, she was fun and funny to hunt and chat with, Psyrus I think was a grounding presence for her. But without that moral anchor, our large friend is spinning rapidly losing electrons like sanity on a downward spiral of personal character self destruction.}<br />
*Think she'll try to crawl back outta that and redeem herself and return to just being a friend and friendly player or ultimately have to give up her moral high ground and being saying as she's now doing?* <br />
{I'll start up a deadpool betting wager for the good nature of this one, will she revive it, or sit on it, crushing it beneath the weight of all her self delusions.}<br />
*Okay, entertaiing for a bit, but batting this dead issue around gets boring after awhile lol. And I got a whole barn to keep free of vermin tonight.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-11 8:00 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(81 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.81 in reply to 750.1&nbsp;Sorry folks, didn't catch one in time, I was told that this Thikmama was also skulking incognito as Poolboy. But this profile must have been erased because I could not find it on the visitor log, it's very persnickety, it demands exact spelling. Otherwise it too would have been dealt with as the kinds of behavior associated with this person show no sign of changing from site to site and this site isn't having it. I will be keeping an eye out. Thanks to my sources for the networking, forewarning is golden. :)</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;Sep-13 2:34 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;(82 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.82 in reply to 750.81&nbsp;Cat, hold tight in Tor. G will be back. Thik messaged me using Lestat's Chokonit name. I told her to shut the fuck up finally.&nbsp; Lol, I am sure that will be on the board as well.&nbsp; *sighs* We just wanted to kill a few elders and chat.&nbsp; They are on some retarded vendetta.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;KoKoDrgN &nbsp;Sep-13 2:55 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;(83 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.83 in reply to 750.82&nbsp;I think it's about time the Board gets taken offline. <br />
(Or at least everyone else stfu and let Thik have it.)<br />
Edited 9/13/2007 6:00 pm ET by KoKoDrgN&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-13 6:11 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(84 of 84)&nbsp;&nbsp;750.84 in reply to 750.81&nbsp;[Take heart, me hardies. The next site will have much better security. TC's got a trickle of who knows who can breeze in and read whatever. Constantintilople will be set up more in having a higher likelihood that whoever comes in there is certain to be a friend of a member there. I won't say stuff like this necessitated the move, but when it comes to someone who will not stoop below trying to get someone's site taken offline out of spite, this move is timely. BeeHive lets you moderate with an Iron Fist, or velvet glove. It rules!]</p>
 
<p>(MetaSitezenWhizza: Ya damn Right nobody tells us how to moderate site, what counts is this is not the shade website, here we moderate. We don't let our people get abused. You guys should all be here lol.)</p>
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>Wow, old memories.</p>

<p>~sHuDdErS~</p>

<p>Newer memories too lol. Well CGThik got Her board now all to herself. I only regret not getting my stories cutpasted from there before storming out. I was just too mad to think straight, alot of what the two headed troll was aggravating me with just built up in me and I was looking for something I could destroy, it wound up being the rug under all our's feets. </p>

<p>I was called a \&quot;Bully\&quot; for defending myself, editing the dramagnet posts {Why couldn't He cheer and hail His large goddess elsewhere, we're perfectly aware He laps at the muddy footprints She generates}, deleting the derogatives, I was told I needed to be Put In My Place, Then I get messaged by Her telling me He's only doing this because I keep provoking Him? I? Him? What a crock. And to frost the ƒç†ing cake Rradish commentaries the reason I had to delete the threads was Abuse Of Power. HgHgGrRrHhH, why am I rehashing all this lmao! So I said ƒç† it, like minds no matter how small outnumbered mine and I've never had a better reason to leave, and a continuing reason to Stay gone.</p>

<p>What kind of admin does it take to side with those threatening to take him to the better business bureau to help drive out and nuts someone who's worst crime against admin was bumbling out what turned out later to be his stupid real name? Best thing to do is be better than that, be elsewhere, continue to be a better member, certainly be a better moderator, and above all being elsewhere. It's quite liberating. :O)</p>
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>THe morning news is almost always sterling, I like a newscast that's quick and solid and has a healthy human amount of humor and banter. Brett Bonner's delivery of newfangled terms and practices is a chuckle and Jacqueline Cartier is a ray of sunlight even I can enjoy. </p>

<p>I'll go ahead and rate up the morning show too, I just got off the phone with then in fact, talking about local community issues concerning traffic and a quick quip on Machmed Idontdomajob or whoever lol. Patti Brooks got the job me and 47 other people were going for but she's doing good at it and I'm not just saying that to be sportsmanlike, I'm not sure I would have made it that far down the votes anyways. I was actually a diehard Kerri Rhodes scholar lol er supporter, but Patti was a close second and she's proving to be a great presence on the show and influence on Brett. I'll have other opportunities... I think? But it's good to see the seat occupied by someone I don't mind losing to just on her merits, spunk, spice and spirit.</p>

<p>Wtg Patti and good pick Brett, Debbie and voting listeners, and KGMI hire me already! </p>

<p>I Neeeeed to not be a security guard for the rest of my life, I'm ready to make career moves into a job I can respect myself doing in a job that brings out what I like seeing in me, not where The Man's keepin me down in lol.</p>
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>A letter I'd write to Rush Windbag: Well maybe later lol, Cause I really wanna email that guy, call it poking a stick at the fat man and guaging reaction. </p>

<p>He's barely knowledgable about anything other than the republican party, the rest are kooks, crazies, liberals democrats and the drive-by media who slants the truth of the victories in iraq and the virtues of our president to suit their own agendas just because we hate and envy the president? You ask me this is just burning garbage, smells bad, does no man good. Rush, like his female counterpart Monica Crawley, offers no solutions, no compromises, just name calls and ridicules and postures. What does he really offer except more witty and clever hate and partisanship. He's nothing more than the neoconservative answer to shock jock Howard Stern. </p>

<p>I shut off Rush, I can hardly stand his voice, it sounds bloated gloating vomit stuck in throating gargling bumbling rumbling stumbling mind numbing, how's he been on the radio this long? Did Florida help vote him in for syndication?</p>
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&quot;160&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<font face="Courier New">The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc! -  Flight of the RAIVEN<br />
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From: RA1VEN   9/11/2005 12:08 pm To: ALL  (1 of 26)  768.1 <br />
I was wondering if I could put my story here? Yes, it will be controversial, but would you expect less of me? He he..<br />
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"THE FLIGHT OF THE RAIVEN"<br />
When I was six years old my mother sent me to live in another clan. She dressed me in travelling clothes and we rode for what seemed to be many hours from Byrendell to a town called Cloven Pines. Once at the town we went immediately to the Inn, handing off our horse to a groomsman in the street. <br />
We entered there-in and I scrambled to keep up with my mother as we climbed the huge staircase. I stumbled down the hallway behind her hiking my skirts just enough to keep from tripping on the hem. She quietly rapped on one of the doors in the long hallway and a tall, strong looking man opened the door. <br />
"You will take my daughter and raise her in your clan as your own, as we agreed upon?" <br />
He nodded. And my mother then handed him a small satchel of dark blue velvet, tied with a golden cord. <br />
"This should pay for her care. She must have tutors. You understand?"<br />
Again he nodded. Then mother bent over me, caressing my face and hair. "I must leave you in this man's care, Kaytee. Uncle Belz will treat you as his own daughter. I must go now. I am sorry my sweet." She turned and walked rapidly down the hall.<br />
The tears began to fall down my face as I realized I was being abandoned. I ran after her. " No Mama. Do not leave me. Do not leave me!" <br />
She quickly turned and glanced at me, I could see her eyes were reddened and wet, she was about to say something but turned back instead, disappearing quickly down the stairway. <br />
I collapsed on the floor sobbing. This was the worst day of my life. Everything I knew and loved, gone. I screamed to lord Chaos of whom I had been taught stories since infancy to come and save me. <br />
Uncle Belz picked me off the floor in a bundle and brought me into the small room where I was inconsolable for hours and where my life would change in ways inconceivable to my young brain.<br />
Edited 9/12/2005 12:20 am ET by RA1VEN <br />
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From: Stargoyle   9/11/2005 2:39 pm To: RA1VEN   (2 of 26)  768.2 in reply to 768.1 *This one's sounding good, more more!*<br />
{To OutsideOfShaders, RAIVEN is one of an elite select group of members of the clan, {EGO} led by the cool as cucumbers guy we shaders know as yaWn.} <br />
{Belz sounds familiar, can't place the name though, old time CTC Clanner maybe?}<br />
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From: RA1VEN   9/11/2005 9:13 pm To: ALL  (3 of 26)  768.3 in reply to 768.2 <br />
Sullen and silent, on the long trip to 'Uncle' Belz estate, north west of the town of Cloven Pines, I thought of nothing but escape and prayed to Lord Chaos for a rescue and dreamed of my mother coming to get me, full of remorse for having left me, and taking me home with her again.<br />
But that was not to be. Months passed and I began to take interest in the lessons taught to me by the tutors hired as promised and enjoyed the out side hobbies such as archery and falconry. I even had my own pony that I was allowed to ride.<br />
The estate was a large one with many peasants working the land. The clan had many members and they were often on the estate for large tournaments and bizaars with colorful tents and exotic animals to entertain us children. All this activity kept me busy but I had a vague feeling of emptiness despite my young years. <br />
One day, as I was practicing my archery skills and I think I must have been about twelve at this time, I heard a rustling in the forest as I pulled my arrows out of a tree that I had been using for target practice. I looked around and seeing nothing, began to walk back to the open meadow. But then I heard someone whispering my name. <br />
"KayTee." <br />
I stopped, startled because I knew that voice although it had been many years since last I heard it. "Mama! Oh Mama!" Could this be a dream? Then she stepped into plain view and I could see her, more beautiful than I had remembered her.<br />
"My darling child." And the tears were flowing down her cheeks and mine too as I ran to her arms.<br />
"Oh Mama, I missed you so. Why did you leave me with these people?" <br />
"I can not tell you everything. Not yet. But I had to leave you here because of the Wars." <br />
I was puzzled because up until that moment I knew nothing of any wars. Nor would I have been able to imagine how my future would affect those wars and the destinies of so many. <br />
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From: Stargoyle   9/12/2005 2:29 am To: RA1VEN   (4 of 26)  768.4 in reply to 768.3 "bizaars with colorful tents and exotic animals to entertain us children." <br />
*Was one of those things a CatDrgN? He's been known to take on the appearance of a tent from time to time, lol.*<br />
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From: RA1VEN   9/12/2005 3:59 pm To: ALL  (5 of 26)  768.5 in reply to 768.4 <br />
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Mother continued to pay me these rather clandestine visits for quite some time. Always she would appear out of the shadows when I least expected it and always she brought food; cookies or cake, maybe cheese or fruit. We sat and talked about every thing imaginable. One day she brought a small leather bound book. The pages were thick parchment and it was tied round and round by thin leather ribbons. The cover was tooled ornately and my name and our clan insignia was engraved in gold. <br />
I unwound the ties and opened the exquisite book to find that all the pages were blank. I looked up at mama puzzled. <br />
"I am going to teach you magic and you will write the spells in this book. You must keep it with you always." <br />
So began my lessons in magic. Many of the spells were to0 strong for me to cast. But I read them over and over and in the evening alone in my room with just a small lamp burning I began to draw elaborate illustrations on each page in anticipation for the day when I would be able to cast the spells. <br />
Shortly thereafter, on a ride into town, I saw a raven on the side of the road, injured. Its wing appeared to be broken. I dismounted and walked over to it. Surprisingly, it did not seem afraid of me. I touched it lightly, and closing my eyes repeated a healing spell I had learned, over and over, until I was nearly faint from exhaustion. The bird began to recover and looked at me as if with gratitude and flew up into a nearby tree. It began to caw loudly, but to my ears it sounded like KayTee! KayTee! It seemed to me after that, the bird was always nearby even when I had the peregrine hunting with me. I began to accept it as my totem and it returned the favor I had given it many times over by frightening predators or showing me the way home when I was lost. <br />
"We are going on an adventure, KayTee," my mother told me one day on one of her secret visits. <br />
"But they will miss me on the estate, will they not?" I protested. <br />
"We must go. It is important," she told me.<br />
Besides her own horse she had brought another. I mounted it and we rode for many hours and finally arrived at a town I had never seen before. <br />
"welcome to Slyythera," the sentry at the gate nodded to Mama as we entered the town. I kept my head down and the hood of the riding cloak pulled over my face as we made our way to the Inn.<br />
We stayed there the night. It was a noisy boisterous place and I heard talk of dragons and elves as we dined in our little corner. But most of all for the first time, I heard talk of the war. And of Lord Chaos and Grimm. I shuddered, for I knew it was Grimm who had sealed our master, Lord Chaos in the volcano long ago. <br />
Next morning mother and I continued our journey south along a narrow, winding, mountainous road. It was here for the first time I saw actual dragons! We rode quickly by them and they did not seem too interested in following us. I knew they were just young dragons by their luminous pale colored hides, the scales just beginning to show color. On a couple of occasions we were in the path of their fiery breath but we were moving fast enough to avoid any real damage. <br />
At last we came to a doorway in the side of the mountain where we dismounted our horses and left them outside. Before us was a magnificent entrance with huge columns on either side. We entered as if by magic and found ourselves in a grand room with a row of columns on either side and torches on the walls, dimly lighting the interior. Mother reached up and took one down and I followed behind her as we entered a narrow hall. <br />
We entered another large room and that was when I saw it. The most magnificent beast I had ever seen!<br />
A grown dragon! It towered high above us, its coat was green and its eyes were red fire. It lumbered heavily to wards me, its tail dragging noisily behind. From the corner of my eye, I saw mama step away. <br />
They say at the moment just before death, your life flashes before you. That is not true. You see the final seconds with amazing clarity, as if each action was in slow motion and separate from the last, yet also all at once and instantaneous. <br />
I stood in front of the behemoth, frozen with fear. A huge funnel of flame and boiling acid poured down upon me. I tried to recite the spells I knew to heal myself, but mostly I just prayed to Lord Chaos to rescue me from this fate. Funny, I know, but my last thought was, "I will be sixteen tomorrow."<br />
And then everything went black.<br />
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From: RA1VEN   9/13/2005 2:00 am To: ALL  (6 of 26)  768.6 in reply to 768.5 <br />
"KayTee."<br />
I opened my eyes and slowly focused on the face above mine. His skin was pale opalescence, almost other worldly, his hair was colorless and his eyes were blue ice. I startled, frightened by his appearance. <br />
"KayTee, will you serve me in my army of the undead?"<br />
I was barely able to nod. "Chaos?"<br />
"Choose to serve me and I will ressurect you into my army of the undead." <br />
"Yes." "Oh yes, oh yes!" I repeated inside my head. <br />
"You must promise, not to use your spell book. Never. Can you promise me that?" <br />
Again I nodded.<br />
He lifted me carefully, and my next memory is of waking in my bed at the Inn in Slyythera, my mother holding my hand and looking down on me.<br />
It was then that I learned what being undead meant and why I was abandoned. <br />
"It is for a greater purpose, my sweet," she told me. I nodded but but my inner feelings of trepidation were always with me. <br />
Being undead was not so bad. My skin changed from the freckled rosiness of youth to a pale transluscence. Perhaps not so strangely, I found I was avoiding the sun as much as possible. In sports such as archery and fencing, I excelled. I was faster and stronger than I ever imagined. Sometimes I just ran and ran for what seemed like forever just to get the feeling of freedom that I felt when doing so. I noticed other things too. I could see farther and I memorized whole books at one reading. <br />
One thing I did and Chaos forgive me for it, but every night I opened my spell book. I read the spells over and over, and touched the illustrations I had put there. I had such an unsettled feeling of longing. I would then close it and wrapped the ties round and round it once again and put it under my pillow as I slept.<br />
Life went on thusly, for some time. I had my hobbies, my horse that I learned to ride well, my falcon, and the raven always nearby when I left the castle. Despite my pale appearamce, I was very strong and I was doing well with my studies. <br />
Maybe two years had passed in this idyllic manner. My Uncle was a follower of the wizard Grimm but not a zealot and my mother had secretly told me of how Grimm had betrayed Chaos and had trapped him. I had no love of Grimm but kept these feelings to myself. <br />
Then one day my Uncle came to tell me I would be going to another clan. It was a Light clan, as followers of Grimm were called. And quite frankly to my mind cult- like in their unreasonable devotion. <br />
"No, please no," I begged of him. <br />
When I told my mother, later, on one of her visits, she nodded. "You must go, Kayt, it is part of the plan for you; Part of Chaos plan, you must do it."<br />
I must make it clear here that Uncle Belz, had no knowledge of mother's true agenda. <br />
Relunctantly, I packed my things and prepared for the trip. <br />
And I was given a disgustingly sweet name. <br />
"It will help you fit in," I was told. <br />
That was when I became Spark*le. <br />
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From: RA1VEN   9/15/2005 12:09 am To: RA1VEN   (7 of 26)  768.7 in reply to 768.6 <br />
Forgive me if I ramble a bit, there is a lot of information that I must try my best to organize. <br />
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As I mentioned on a previous page, my name was changed to Spark*le.  Admitting to that, even at this late stage may prove dangerous to me but I promised myself I would tell the whole story. <br />
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Yes, there was a war. My mother's clan and the clan I was sent to were at war. A war of darkness against the light; Grimm against Chaos; a war of ideologies and faith; a long fought war that began many years before my birth. Now these were not the only two opposing clans but definitely the strongest. The war was fought as much by subterfuge and espionage as by actual battle. Remember this was an ongoing lengthy war. And one in which my mother held such conviction of her belief in the  cause, that I was given to serve Lord Chaos at early childhood.<br />
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My education held me in good stead as I was given work as an amanuensis for the clan chiefs. This was pleasant enough work. I took dictation and copied out manuscripts and decrees. I was well enough liked and began to become privy to sensitive information. <br />
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I was often allowed to deliver some of the messages myself as important information is kept more confidential the fewer hands it is in.<br />
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I worked in this way for many months. All the while keeping it secret my service to Lord Chaos. <br />
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I began to hunt at night, especially when I was staying in the more remote towns such as GloomyVale, the Boar and Skewer or Nachtsberg. I must confess, sometimes the blood lust became so overwhelming that I preyed on the dregs of humanity such as were found in the bogs south of GloomyVale, to quench my thirst. Previous to that it had always been animal blood that I would seek.<br />
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 And I was getting stronger. Few could rival me with a sword. Or a bow for that matter.<br />
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It was around this time that the incident happened. The one that would make me hate and vow vengeance forever on the 'light'.<br />
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I was hunting alone in the forest west of Slyythera, and as always the raven was nearby. I was stalking a timber wolf as the pelts were very valuable and sought after.  I came across a one of my 'clan mates' who asked if he could join the hunt. I nodded my assent and we went about tracking the wolf. The raven, was used to these hunts and when it spotted the wolf would dive at it to distract it and its screaming and cawing  would alert me of the wolves location.  After taunting the wolf and seeing me arrive, the bird would sit up in the branches of a tree still causing a ruckus. On this day, both I and the clan mate arrived upon the wolf and the raven almost at once. <br />
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But I arrived seconds too late. I came on the scene, only to witness an arrow  pierce through the the neck of the raven and pin it in death to the trunk of the tree it was perched in. It happened so quickly as to be incomprehensible to me for a few seconds. I stood their immobile, my beloved pet, its body hanging limp, and lifeless before me.  <br />
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I screamed and ran after the murderer and pounded on him with my fists, yelling my hate and my vengeance. At last, spent, I fell to the ground sobbing. <br />
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He laughed at me, haughtily, "Why do you cry over that filthy bird? Those creatures are nothing but disgusting servants of Chaos!" <br />
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I wiped the tears from my face with palms of my hands. I looked at him with hate; utter and complete.  <br />
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"As am I," my voice almost inaudible.<br />
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That day I avowed two things. Never again would the enemy or anyone else see me fall apart  and one day, no matter how long it took, the so-called light would pay for their arrogance. <br />
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From: CryptoKnight    9/15/2005 2:16 pm To: RA1VEN   (8 of 26)  768.8 in reply to 768.7 [Light Clan members should count themselves extremely lucky to be allowed to join clans such as EBD and EGO. My policy has ever been to Never recruit the enemy. Too much potential for spying and drama. Not sure I could even serve alongside any of that. Fortunately there's always Middle-Earth War and my clan over there.] <br />
[That is as soon as my phone is replaced.]<br />
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From: Stargoyle   9/16/2005 2:31 pm To: ALL  (9 of 26)  768.9 in reply to 768.8 *Think he was referring to RingMstr, it's no biggie, just thought he was someone else, lol.* <br />
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From: RA1VEN   9/17/2005 2:16 pm To: ALL  (10 of 26)  768.10 in reply to 768.9 <br />
Time passes quietly, I went on working in my capacity as glorified secretary and messnger for the clan for  many months. <br />
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During this time,while walking in the volcano,  I was daydreaming a bit, and ended up pinned against the wall by two lesser dragons. It seemed as if they were laughing at me in the seconds that passed before the fire and acid rained down and gripped my soul in blackness.<br />
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 Once more I was to awaken to look into the pinched face of our Lord Chaos. But this time he asked me, "Would I serve him as a lich? Was I ready?" It was like a silent voice, heard only in my head.  <br />
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 No, I don't think so.  I shook my head.<br />
"Will you continue to serve in my army of the undead?" <br />
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I nodded,  Yes. <br />
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Again, I woke up to find myself in my bed in Slyythera, my mother, standing over me with my gear in hand. " You will soon be ready." She smiled. <br />
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It was not long after that, I discovered something so terrible, so utterly dispicable and detestable that to this day it disrurbs me to the point that I can not discuss it. The lies that were written were just as damaging to the author, as to anyone about which they were written. <br />
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I did not know what to do with this information. At first I showed it to a few clan chiefs and at last to my mother. Of course mother was distresssed that even an enemy could be so cruel. <br />
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Followers of the Grimm, if you have any feeling that this 'light' clan had honour, let me now disabuse you of that notion. What happened at last would change the face of my world as I knew it and that of many others as well.<br />
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Mother insisted on taking the documents. "You, must leave here, Kayt. Pack your bags. Get your horse and ride to Stumpy's. Stay there until I send word. Do you understand?"<br />
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So, I was sent away. I spent my days in solitude. One day a messnger arrived for me. He had news of my mother. It seemed  she had gone to Grimm herself with the papers. He was incensed. He  struck down and banished the leaders of his clan of worshippers and imprisoned them as he once had our LordChaos. <br />
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Hearing this, Lord Chaos, took mother and disappeared into abyss that is the crypt. <br />
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The two opposing clans had no leaders. Both sides were  hastening to recoup. <br />
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YaWn, a long time clan captain had restructered the ranks of CTC, and and all were coming together under his leadership. He wanted to know, "would I join?" <br />
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I quickly scratched out a reply on the bottom of the message. <br />
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"I am ready." <br />
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That night when I let the dragon take my life and Lord Chaos came to me as he always had, I accepted his offer to become lich. <br />
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"KayTee, take this name I  give to you and the spirit of the raven will always be your totem. Remember the legends of the power of a name." <br />
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And that was the day I became RAIVEN. <br />
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From: RA1VEN   9/17/2005 2:22 pm To: RA1VEN   (11 of 26)  768.11 in reply to 768.10 <br />
Welcome to clan 'EGO' , to the imitable (and  ubiquitous) Cat .<br />
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From: AluminusKann    9/17/2005 6:49 pm To: RA1VEN   (12 of 26)  768.12 in reply to 768.11 &lt;Claps clankingly with huge metal hands&gt; <br />
&gt;Imitable? Maybe Inimitable, at worst, Intimidatable, lol.&lt;<br />
:respect:&gt;'Cat!&lt;<br />
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From: RA1VEN   9/18/2005 3:07 am To: ALL  (13 of 26)  768.13 in reply to 768.10 <br />
NAMES<br />
And it just so happened in those days that a person's name held power and magic. And the Sorcerer with the most magic was the Shape-Shifter. But to change forms meant his name was vulnerable and the enemy might try to use it for his own gain. One time the Shape-Shifter lost his name and when he did great power was stolen. But the power was too strong. The thief whose soul was already blackened and corrupt felt the magic eating at him and destroying him bit by bit. He could not use the name but for short periods of time and one day as he set it aside a young cadet saw it and picked it up . With nearly unbearable pain he carried the name and its power back to its owner and the power and magic was returned to the clan and the Shape- Shifter. <br />
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From: Stargoyle   9/18/2005 4:58 am To: RA1VEN   (14 of 26)  768.14 in reply to 768.13 *I can attest to complete certainty that the little barncat in EGO Clan {Btw thanks for the warm welcome!} Is none other than myself. Being that original untaken name means for some fortunate reasoning that name hasn't been made off with. I'm either that damn good, or too damn bad to want to emulate, lol. {Either way, hoogivvzasheed} Metaphorm, our resident shapeshifter, me, him, him, and even him, all of us do mean well. It's called full expression, and used nondeceptively yields very creative and fun personalities in all here.* <br />
{Though anonimity has its perks as well, my heavy Leo placements fight their way out to be known all over again}<br />
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From: Stargoyle   Sep-9 8:34 am To: ALL  (15 of 26)  768.15 in reply to 768.14 {It HAS been awhile! EGO Clan? Man that's totally in the awhile category. ANd I just KNOW there might be more on the way.}<br />
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<p>From:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-9 11:52 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(16 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;768.16 in reply to 768.15&nbsp;<br />
Please forgive my long absence, Faithful Reader. Today marks the beginning of a new year and a new era I am sure. Captain yaWn has been on sabbatical...wizards are so.....eccentric sometimes. He appeared at Christmas, briefly, bringing well wishes and just as quickly disappeared. I swear he is a shapeshifter....sometimes I imagine he is a dragon I see when travelling deep in the volcano. It is frightening but also fascinating to me. I wonder will I ever have his power? Maybe not. Power can steal your soul. <br />
In his absence the General has once again taken control of the Clan. We grow strong and a certain excitement bristles within. I miss Mother deeply but have accepted that she will stay always with Lord Chaos. <br />
I had a dream and in it I stood alone and in darkness. The floor that I stood upon began to glow, subtly, warmly, a dull orange-red, like coals in the hearth. Then I felt it rise, slowly, and when it did I found myself in another room. There were large pillars in long rows on either side and torches, hung on the walls, lit the room dimly. The floor was a mosaic of granite and marble, highly polished and intricately designed. <br />
I looked up and I saw him. It is always in a dream he appears. Or death. Lord Chaos. <br />
He was standing at the top of a wide flight of stairs. I thought I might faint, but I did not. He held out one hand and I began to climb the stairs. I climbed and I climbed, but did not seem to get anywhere. Lord Chaos was waiting patiently hand still outstretched, inviting and I climbed and climbed. I looked into his face, (I could see it clearly despite the distance) and it was blank... <br />
I heard a voice...It was Grimm, I knew it although I had never before heard him speak. <br />
\&quot;Never give up.\&quot; <br />
Lord Chaos help me. What could this all mean? Of course that is when I awoke. <br />
Well I leave you, kind reader, to ponder all this. It grows late and my candle burns low. <br />
May your place in Chaos' army always be there for the taking and may you dance always with dragons. Good night.<br />
Edited 9/10/2007 2:57 am by RA1VEN&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-9 11:54 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;&nbsp;(17 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;768.17 in reply to 768.16&nbsp;Dearest Reader, <br />
I sit tonight with my prized spellbook in my hands and I have it open so as to view my lists of spells. Every page is now illuminated as I spent long hours late at night under the faint glimmer of candle light drawing the intricate letters and illustrations. Large letters are outlined with gold ink that were painstakingly laid down with a quill sharpened with a small knife. On every page are drawings of ravens. Somehow these illustrations have become more than just pictures. The book of magic is magic. Of course I know every spell by heart having cast them over and over many many times. <br />
And I have grown stronger. <br />
Do you know what the Morrighan is? I believe I have become her. The raven was given me as a totem by chaos. But I am the raven as well. The shape-shifter. It's not a dragon. I do not have the power of my lich- mentor and Captain, yaWn. Not yet. <br />
Today I completed the requirements for level 12 honours. And yaWn who has been absent these many months, appeared. Honestly, kind reader, he frightens me sometimes. <br />
I have fought the dragons. Sometimes I see Lord Chaos as I dance their dance and its not just the dragon who is entranced by the rhythm, but myself as well. I am the dragon and he is I. The magic flows between us and all knowledge of each is in our souls. We both know the dance will not end till one of us dies. Sometimes I believe the dragon is Lord Chaos; sometimes I believe for just one minute he is my lich-mentor. I do know this: each felled dragon makes me stronger. <br />
I know also, this power makes mortals wary, if not actually fearful. <br />
The General has taken us all to a wonderous city high in the mountains surrounded by glacial waters that glimmer like sapphires. Demons live here and dark clerics practice their arcane magics. Their dark spells are now written in my book of spells. They are surly characters, who would just as soon leech your life as not but they too can be 'persuaded'. <br />
Out on a walk with clan brother, DocDeath and trusted friend CatDrgn we spotted the the lava flows that are evident from the shores of one the rivers. What a sight this was late at night!! The stars twinkling down on us, the moon reflected in the dark waters, and the soft red glow of the lava, like flowing coals. <br />
Once again my light burns low and I must close. I have many stories to tell of bravery and honour of my brothers and sisters but for now I must say good night. <br />
May your place in Chaos' army always be there for the taking and may you dance always with dragons.<br />
Edited 9/10/2007 2:55 am by RA1VEN&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-9 11:58 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(18 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;768.18 in reply to 768.17&nbsp;Dearest Reader, <br />
I sit tonight with my prized spellbook in my hands and I have it open so as to view my lists of spells. Every page is now illuminated as I spent long hours late at night under the faint glimmer of candle light drawing the intricate letters and illustrations. Large letters are outlined with gold ink that were painstakingly laid down with a quill sharpened with a small knife. On every page are drawings of ravens. Somehow these illustrations have become more than just pictures. The book of magic is magic. Of course I know every spell by heart having cast them over and over many many times. <br />
And I have grown stronger. <br />
Do you know what the Morrighan is? I believe I have become her. The raven was given me as a totem by chaos. But I am the raven as well. The shape-shifter. It's not a dragon. I do not have the power of my lich- mentor and Captain, yaWn. Not yet. <br />
Today I completed the requirements for level 12 honours. And yaWn who has been absent these many months, appeared. Honestly, kind reader, he frightens me sometimes. <br />
I have fought the dragons. Sometimes I see Lord Chaos as I dance their dance and its not just the dragon who is entranced by the rhythm, but myself as well. I am the dragon and he is I. The magic flows between us and all knowledge of each is in our souls. We both know the dance will not end till one of us dies. Sometimes I believe the dragon is Lord Chaos; sometimes I believe for just one minute he is my lich-mentor. I do know this: each felled dragon makes me stronger. <br />
I know also, this power makes mortals wary, if not actually fearful. <br />
The General has taken us all to a wonderous city high in the mountains surrounded by glacial waters that glimmer like sapphires. Demons live here and dark clerics practice their arcane magics. Their dark spells are now written in my book of spells. They are surly characters, who would just as soon leech your life as not but they too can be 'persuaded'. <br />
Out on a walk with clan brother, DocDeath and trusted friend CatDrgn we spotted the the lava flows that are evident from the shores of one the rivers. What a sight this was late at night!! The stars twinkling down on us, the moon reflected in the dark waters, and the soft red glow of the lava, like flowing coals. <br />
Once again my light burns low and I must close. I have many stories to tell of bravery and honour of my brothers and sisters but for now I must say good night. <br />
May your place in Chaos' army always be there for the taking and may you dance always with dragons.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-10 5:44 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(19 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;768.19 in reply to 768.18&nbsp;[Beautiful! (kicks barncat's chair and stomps his foot \&quot;clap you ungrateful cur lol\&quot; applause) Beautiful. The 'Cat told me he both times he took on the Blue Elder was fighting one handed holding not a drop spilt from glass of Red Wine! Pure talent along with color coordination, but he was stumped as to what to drink with the Red Elder. A blue drink? Blue raspberry? Windex? Well, when his farts smell like a clean window and you can clean windows with the vapors, well you know what happened lmao. When are you guys going to get cool 'Torhunting names? HwrdStrn, RobnQvrs and Bababooy, the bane of elder dragons and the elderly conservative radio listeners the world over.]</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-11 12:04 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;(20 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;768.20 in reply to 768.19&nbsp;<br />
The Carnival and Masked Ball <br />
Near the town of Xian a nasty demon lord lives on the bridge that goes into the town site. His evil brother lives on another bridge-to-nowhere just north of there. Dark clerics, who wander the area, are schooled in the black arts and will easily devour your soul. Instilled in the citizens of this town are many strange and fascinating superstitions. Strange stone statues that have been imbued with life by the clerics, wander the bridges and the lands looking for blood to sustain their wretched lives. Small devious imps are everywhere. Sometimes they even get into the houses and Inn like some predatory stray cat. People who live here say they wait for you to sleep and suck your breath away, never to wake up. On one of the bridges is a gargoyle, a warrior, cursed to live unmoving in one place but destined to observe and guard the bridge for eternity. <br />
Myself and many clan mates have spent many months living here and learning the customs of the denizens of this isolated village. One of their great customs is a wondrous carnival. It is year end and the lunar year does not equal the solar year and days are added to their calendar. During this time it is believed all souls are free to wander the earth. Some may be benevolent but many more are evil. <br />
Also during this time caravans of merchants, street entertainers, traveling troupes of muscians, jugglers, fire eaters, sword swallowers, tight rope walkers and harlequins come to town. <br />
Colorful tents are set up and you may purchase exotic items from faraway places; have your fortune told; listen to the story teller; watch amazing feats of daring; or be awed by magic. There is a huge colorful parade and in evening Chaos' Grande Ball. <br />
Our household had already received invitations many weeks prior. Everyone is required to wear masks and costumes or formal attire. <br />
My hand maiden, SharKey, and I have traded places. She is wearing my new best gown and I, a slightly more modest confection. Thus I have more freedom from the restraints of strict etiquettte. As does all of our party for trading places with your servant is a custom. We arrive at the party and are announced by our clan name but our own identity remains hidden. <br />
Sharkey is soon flirting with one of the gentlemen. I see a telltale tail dragging on the floor. BarnCat no doubt. I cover my face with my fan so as not to give away my recognition and amusement. I chuckle to myself as I watch her look of bewilderment as he regales her with stories and puns of his adventures. <br />
I see a group of warriors from my clan, they are wearing clan insignia but the masking makes them hard to identify. I nod and quickly curtsey as I pass them. <br />
I join a group of ladies, some are townfolk and some clan sisters. <br />
We chat about the excitement of carnival and about the new auction house we will have. And this new thing- A post office. <br />
We nearly swoon, with fear as Starry tells about her and the General's adventures trying to tame a foul demon like none before seen, who guards a passageway to a mysterious and magnificent new land near the town of Bal 'Tor. <br />
Dressed in Captain yaWn's best attire and of course masked as well, is Minion. He stands next to me and whispers felicitations in my ear. I smile and whisper back, \&quot;I know you minion. Remember? I too am the shape-shifter. Not only your master has the gift. I see things, as they are.\&quot; I curtsey and smile and move on. The Minion although a faithful servant to the Captain, worries me. <br />
A tarot reader is moving through the crowd doing tricks and giving fortunes. I watch her,and am soon joined by PureBish, Wylddrgn, and Fury. I recognize them immediately by their laughing, and teasing. The dancing had started and I am mesmerized by one couple on the dance floor. Their movements were like magic. I saw the clan insignia on the gentleman and knew he was part of the brothehood. Then as he whirled his partner around I recognized Spunkie. I smiled. No wonder. I had been told they were like that in battle. Each reading the other as if they were dancing together. <br />
The evening progresses and I continue to observe in cognito and at last, as night gives way to dawn, I go to collect SharKey to proceed back to the Inn. I see her exactly where I had left her hours ago, laughing at the antics of BRD, YeloSno and Crom. \&quot;Have you been stuck in this same spot all night, Sharkey?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;No madame! Indeed I have been well entertained by these gentlemen. We have seen the fire eaters and all sorts of wonderful things.\&quot; <br />
I laughed at the looks on the 'gentlemen's faces as they came to realize the slight deception. <br />
Then both of us began to giggle and laugh uncontrollably. <br />
\&quot;Come SharKey, time for us to go home.\&quot; Arm in arm, we found our way back to the inn still laughing as she related her adventures of the evening. <br />
Edited 9/11/2007 3:08 am by RA1VEN&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-11 8:08 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(21 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;768.21 in reply to 768.20&nbsp;Telltale Tail, say that five times fast lol, Telltale Tail, Telltale Tail, Telltale Tail, Telltale Tail, Telltale Tail, Taletail... telltail.. well I managed to get 5 in, by gum.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-13 8:38 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(22 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;768.22 in reply to 768.21&nbsp;[By chewing five pieces of gum you muffed it lol now let her tell the tale guest starring the tail.]</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-13 8:16 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(23 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;768.23 in reply to 768.22&nbsp;Down in front lol gotcha. Tail on.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-13 11:46 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;&nbsp;(24 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;768.24 in reply to 768.10&nbsp;I had been staying for some time at the Inn at Stumpy's Outpost and spending my days hunting the young dragons and lizards that inhabit the mountains nearby. I feel the magic from Chaos getting stronger everyday, both within myself and in his creatures. The dragons become nightgatherers after dusk. I have seen and fought the night killers as well. <br />
As I return towards the Inn after a long day of hunting, laden with the luminous skins of the young dragons and the heavy pelts of the lizards, it seemed eerily quiet. Although it is often desserted, there are always creatures clinging to the town wall. <br />
I approach cautiously and I see all around the castle walls, the dead bodies of dragons and lizards and bears. Near to the gate, I almost trip over a dead imp. Then I see a lowlying green gas, like a morning fog on the moor and I find myself standing in it but not for long as the heavy load slips from my back and I drop to blackness and never feel the ground. <br />
I awaken and fight against a force that I can not yet see, but can feel it pushing me down. My legs are heavy and I am in pain but I am fighting to orient myself and free myself from the grip of this unknown thing. <br />
\&quot;RAIVEN, stop! I am trying to help you.\&quot; <br />
I momentarily relax and try to focus on where the voice was coming from. <br />
\&quot;Chaos?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;No, RAIVEN, you did not die. Chaos is not here. You were merely overcome by death cloud.\&quot; <br />
Deathcloud? <br />
I look around and see that I am in my own room at the Inn but I do not recognize the gentleman looking down on me and who seemed confident that I would not lash out at him again. <br />
\&quot;How did I get here, Mr. um...?\&quot; I asked of him and did not recognize him at all. <br />
\&quot;I found you unconscious by the gate and brought you to the Inn. The Inn keeper graciously assisted me as he recognized you right away.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;How is it you did not succumb to the green gas as well?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I covered my face with a damp cloth. It worked well enough to bring you to safety.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Thank you but you have not introduced yourself, Mr....?\&quot; I try my most disarming smile. <br />
\&quot;Hyena. But there is no mister. I just am. No past. Maybe no future. I just exist in the present. And when I am&nbsp; gone so shall your memory of me be.\&quot; <br />
I hear a cawing at my window and see one of my ravens there. His head is bobbing and his eyes are brightly reflecting the morning sun light. \&quot;Hello little one.\&quot; He tilts his head at me quizzically as I speak to him and I turn my head back to my room and have no recollection whatsoever of the previous night but I see piled high on a table the pelts of many dragons and lizards. <br />
\&quot;I must take those to the shopkeeper today, little one.\&quot; I say smiling at my pet. <br />
Edited 9/14/2007 2:48 am by RA1VEN&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-14 8:59 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(25 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;768.25 in reply to 768.24&nbsp;Whoops let's try that again. <br />
Edited 9/14/2007 12:14 pm by Metaphorm&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-14 9:15 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(26 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;768.26 in reply to 768.25&nbsp; A Hyena, when there was one among the ChAoTiC aNiMaLs. This level 7 Undead is rumored to the only or one of the very few who's made the Volcano Run, in Glazed, Dragon'sEye, &amp; Warriors admittedly He never really did make it back out. His spirit probably haunts the lava tunnels to Bal'Rak to this day.</p>
<div class="sig">{Shade Happens!}</div>&quot;
&quot;161&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;The Master</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;4/10/2005 4:34 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 27)&nbsp;&nbsp;557.1&nbsp;<br />
The Master<br />
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Three strangers enter town, a man and a woman, both heavily cloaked and a cat, wearing only black fur and carrying a heavy crossbow and pack of arrows. The man speaks briefly with one of the townsmen, who is shortly seen on the town wall screaming to passersby of the invasion of evil. The people turn&nbsp; away so as not to look into the face of madness. <br />
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The strangers take a room at the inn. <br />
\&quot;What did you say to that townsman?\&quot; the woman asked. <br />
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\&quot;I told him only the truth.\&quot; <br />
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The Cat started to snicker, \&quot; Since joining the forces of Chaos, I have not had a dull moment!\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;Who was he? Do you know, Master? \&quot; the woman asked. <br />
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\&quot;He is the one they call Edge. He is sincere and good. He will work well as the one to help us execute my plan, Jagan. We shall attend the play tonight and the plan will be set in motion. \&quot; <br />
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Later that night at the performance, the trio was sitting calmly in the front row. Edge was also in the audience, unaware of their presence. As Edge watched the actor onstage it appeared that his neck began to elongate and slowly his head began to turn …grotesquely and completely around. Blood ran in a steady trickle from the side of his mouth . The actor started to scream and ran off the stage into the audience and onto the street, his head facing backwards. <br />
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As the they witnessed this gruesome scene the audience began to panic and ran out of the theatre where even more atrocities could be seen on the street. Bodies began to fall as they lost control and&nbsp; became more and more distorted; arms and legs elongated and heads turned backwards. Screams and wails deafened the night. All was chaos. <br />
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Edge, still seated in the theatre, could see the three strangers sitting together and chatting animatedly. <br />
They appeared as if nothing had occurred out of the ordinary, and he began to feel that they were at the centre of the madness. <br />
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He walked into the street to see body lying upon body on the road. He became more and more angry and vowed vengeance against the perpetrators of these obscenities. <br />
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\&quot;Well,\&quot; the Master said, calmly, \&quot;I think that went well, don't you?\&quot; And with that the trio left the theatre and made their way back to the inn.<br />
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The anger began to overtake Edge's mind as he started to run. He ran and ran until he reached the river and could go no further. At the river's bank he screamed until hoarse. Finally, unable to run any further and feeling completely defeated, he fell exhausted to the ground. <br />
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A passing peasant found him lying on the riverbank, cold and wet. He helped him up and slowly they made their way to the cottage of the man. <br />
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He and his wife put him into the one small bed in the cottage. For hours, fever-ridden and insane with fear, Edge raved about the atrocities he had witnessed at the theatre,&nbsp; passing&nbsp; between consciousness and an uneasy sleep. <br />
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\&quot;What is that about?\&quot; asked the peasant's wife. <br />
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\&quot;That I can not answer, madam. I was to town today and all the talk today was how great the performance was and how Trik was a natural born comedian.\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;And nothing odd in the town? No bodies or panic ?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Nothing at all.\&quot; he shook his head, \&quot;Oh, some strangers at the inn. One of them is a huge cat. \&quot; <br />
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\&quot;A huge cat you say?\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;Hmmm….yeah, a cat.\&quot; <br />
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[with apologies to Mikhail Bulgakov]<br />
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The spirits white as lightening <br />
Would on my travels guide me <br />
The stars would shake and the moon would quake <br />
Whenever they espied me. <br />
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With a host of furious fancies, <br />
Whereof I am commander, <br />
With a burning spear and a horse of air <br />
To the wilderness I wander. <br />
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By a knight of ghosts and shadows <br />
I summoned am to tourney <br />
Ten leagues beyond the wide world's end- <br />
Methinks it is no journey. <br />
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<p>Edited 10/05/2005 18:03 ET ET by EJagana&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;4/10/2005 4:40 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(2 of 27)&nbsp;&nbsp;557.2 in reply to 557.1&nbsp;<br />
The Fish<br />
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The cat feeling a little pang of hunger, (and what cat doesn't? ) decided to go downstairs for a bite to eat. <br />
He orders himself a jug of beer and a large cooked fish (head on please). He finds himself a table of jovial partyers and invites himself to sit down. <br />
\&quot;They call me CatDragon as in look at what the 'Catdragin!' Pleased to make your acquaintance. I see you all have CTC insignia on. What does that mean, friends?\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;We are a brotherhood that follows Chaos,\&quot; replied the one called yaWn. <br />
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The cat could see he was a Lich and a powerful one by the aura. \&quot;Fire and ice! Excellent!\&quot; he thought. \&quot;This will work out nicely I'm sure.:\&quot; <br />
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Just then the fish arrived at the table. It was huge, with the head on as requested and garnished with lemon and dill. The waiter set the platter on the table. Everyone was staring at it aghast. All but yaWn got up from the table in disgust, retching loudly. <br />
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The cat pulled a knife from his bag, \&quot; Will you join me sir, the fish looks delicious ?\&quot; <br />
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And as the Catdragon and yaWn began to devour the fish hungrily, the others stared at them in disbelief as they devoured the head of the innkeeper.<br />
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Edited 10/04/2005 20:03 ET ET by EJagana <br />
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<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;4/10/2005 4:50 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(3 of 27)&nbsp;&nbsp;557.3 in reply to 557.2&nbsp;Sorry for all the editing! Just had some problems getting the cut and paste to use the script! <br />
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Edited 10/04/2005 20:03 ET ET by EJagana&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;4/10/2005 4:55 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(4 of 27)&nbsp;&nbsp;557.4 in reply to 557.3&nbsp;<br />
A Contest<br />
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The illusions do not fool you my friend,\&quot; the Cat was picking his teeth with a fishbone. <br />
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\&quot;There are few things that fool me. I see through most trickery. I am something of a shape shifter in my own right, good sir. Your master, he is a follower of Chaos is he not? But not Chaos himself, surely?\&quot; <br />
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Catdragon was momentarily speechless. \&quot;You knew I was not alone. You are perceptive, good sir.\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;You travel also with our clanswoman, Jagan, do you not?\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;She is with us, true sir.\&quot; The Cat was becoming a bit unnerved. \&quot; I propose a contest of sorts. We undead have no magic but I am something of an illusionist as your clanmates saw.\&quot; He wiped his knife on his arm and returned it to his satchel. <br />
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\&quot;I am game for a contest,\&quot; yaWn stood up from the table. \&quot;Shall we go into the town?\&quot; <br />
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And with that our two friends left the Inn and walked out onto the street where they stood watching the townsfolk come and go for a few moments. <br />
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'Watch this,\&quot; whispered the Cat in a conspiratorial tone. He walked over to a street vendor selling potions. <br />
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\&quot; Do you have an elixir that will cure my master who has been ill these many long years, my good man?\&quot; the Cat inquired of the vendor. <br />
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\&quot;But of course good sir. This elixir will cure most every disease and scourge known to mankind and is good for your livestock as well!\&quot; <br />
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The Cat picked up the bottle and examined it with interest. \&quot;Hmmm…but it is very expensive is it not?\&quot; he set the bottle down. \&quot;Will you take this staff in trade?\&quot; And he produced a staff from what seemed like thin air. <br />
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The vendor nodded with alacrity. And took the staff from the Cat. He found himself suddenly holding a large cobra that was hooded, angry and hissing loudly. <br />
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\&quot;I've been bitten!\&quot; screamed the vendor, \&quot;You have surely killed me, sir!\&quot; The vendor was filled with terror. <br />
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\&quot;You have your potion. Cure yourself!\&quot; The Cat turned his back and walked away, smirking. The vendor in his panic knocked over a lantern. The oil began to spread along the cobblestones and the flames with it. <br />
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YaWn nodded to the Cat. \&quot;Let's walk up to Cora. They have some of best ale in the county and waitresses to match.\&quot; <br />
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CatDragon agreed and as they walked up the road towards Cora, the town of Byrrendell behind them began to burn. But they were too engrossed in their own conversation and jokes to notice. <br />
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<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;4/10/2005 5:09 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(5 of 27)&nbsp;&nbsp;557.5 in reply to 557.4&nbsp;<br />
Edge<br />
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The peasant couple found they could no longer look after Edge. They were unable to cope with the unrelenting delusions and outbursts and finally had him taken to an asylum for the insane in the town of Byrendell. <br />
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Once inside the asylum, Edge continued to avow to the atrocities he claimed to have seen. The staff shook their heads and kept him confined to a locked room. He paced constantly and upon hearing anyone outside his room, either in the courtyard or in the hallway, would start to yell. <br />
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\&quot;I have seen damnation and the master of evil has dealt his hand upon us! Please, we must stop him or the evil will spread.! Stop Him! Please , please you must stop him!\&quot; And he would pound on the doors and walls. <br />
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Finally the keepers would come and give him a potion to make him sleep. And only then was his soul quiet. <br />
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The staff began to give him the paper, pens and ink he requested. He wrote furiously and when every inch of the paper had been covered with his scribblings would clamour for more. He wrote the same story over and over. <br />
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Not too many days after he first arrived at the asylum he awoke from horrendous dreams and because his mind was still numb from the drugs, it took several minutes for the delirium to subside. He could smell smoke. But from where? He could hear yelling and screaming from the streets through his small high window and from the hallways much commotion and shuffling. The keepers were shouting at people to leave the building. <br />
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But he was alone and locked in. He began to wonder if he had been forgotten? He cried for help but no one came to unlock the door. Smoke was now coming in through the small window and slowly curling down the side of the wall. But it was too high. He could not reach it. He tried to look through the small slot in his door but it too was locked. He pounded on the doors. No one came. <br />
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\&quot;Is this to be my final damnation?\&quot; <br />
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At last exhausted and defeated he sat on the bed and waited for the inevitable. <br />
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Meanwhile, our two friends CatDrgn and yaWn had arrived at the pub in Coradale. The Cat had drunk quite a few shots of pot still liquor. He was having trouble focusing on the chess board before them. He sat and stared as his black queen repeatedly attacked yaWn's white knight and pushed it off the board and onto the floor.<br />
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Edited 10/04/2005 20:10 ET ET by EJagana&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/10/2005 5:48 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(6 of 27)&nbsp;&nbsp;557.6 in reply to 557.5&nbsp;*Awesome! Would this be the right place to plug that we also do online chess tournaments? LoL! Anyways, yes, one of the best stories on the board, it pulled you in, sat you down with three strange companions, tickled your brains a little and left you puzzled and waiting on that very next chapter. <br />
The author mentioned above inspired the story, while the weird people in Shade inspired the characters. <br />
Speaking of Chess, Aqrn, your move! Crypto's gonna roll right over you with your 7 day time limit, lol. Oops lemme take it to That thread..,*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;4/10/2005 11:59 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(7 of 27)&nbsp;&nbsp;557.7 in reply to 557.6&nbsp;<br />
The Manuscript<br />
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Edge could hear the clinking of keys and looked up to see someone standing in the shadows of the room. <br />
\&quot;How did you get in here?\&quot; he asked, somewhat startled at the appearance of the stranger. <br />
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\&quot;The nurse is very absent minded. She left her keys lying on the desk a few days ago and I picked them up.\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;But if you are have the keys, why haven't you escaped?\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;But to where ? I have no where to which to escape.\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;Did I not see you at the theatre the night of all the great disasters in town?\&quot; Edge, waved his arms back and forth to clear the smoke in the room and the cobwebs in his mind. <br />
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\&quot;I was there. They sometimes call me the Master.\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;But what happened?\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;Can I let you in on a little secret?\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;Yes please do.\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;Chaos created the disasters.\&quot; <br />
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Edge considered this for a few minutes. \&quot;But Chaos does not exist.\&quot; <br />
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The Master looked at the piles of paper on the floor. \&quot;In your writings he does.\&quot; <br />
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\&quot; The doctors say they are only visions.\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;Sometimes the truth is seen only by the mad.\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;I am not mad.\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;No? Well ok. If you say so.\&quot; The Master nodded. '' At any rate, you must follow me away from this smoke and fire.\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;Let me get my manuscript so it does not burn.\&quot; Edge started to pick up the scraps of paper. <br />
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\&quot;Manuscripts don't burn.\&quot; <br />
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<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;4/11/2005 12:03 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(8 of 27)&nbsp;&nbsp;557.8 in reply to 557.7&nbsp;<br />
Manuscripts Don't Burn<br />
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YaWn stood up so quickly and had his hand on his throat so fast, that it seemed to Catdragn that he had become a flash of light.<br />
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YaWn was looking directly into the Cat's eyes and as he did so his own changed from icy blue to glowing red. The Cat gulped loudly. \&quot;I have displeased you somehow, sir?\&quot; <br />
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YaWn's grip tightened, \&quot;you cheated the game! Throwing the pieces on the floor!\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;Please, your grip is choking me! No! It was not I! The pieces themselves have life! I Swear! I saw it!\&quot; <br />
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Both yaWn and the Cat turned to look as a cloaked stranger, laughing loudly approached. It was the Master. YaWn released his hand on the Cat, who still under the magical wrath of the powerful Lich, was unable to move. <br />
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\&quot;Release him, yaWn, it was I who animated your little game. It is so tedious, that game, a little blood and guts liven things up, No?\&quot; <br />
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YaWn's face relaxed and his eyes returned to their former blue iciness. The Cat rubbed his neck and took a breath of relief. <br />
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\&quot;Byrendell has burned but I have the manuscript written by the righteous one.\&quot; The Master looked at the two of them as if they were naughty school children. <br />
\&quot;I don't suppose either of you two jokers know anything about the fire?\&quot; <br />
&nbsp;<br />
\&quot;It makes no matter. I have the story and it will serve my purposes well. <br />
It seems that they have found themselves a \&quot;messiah\&quot;, those followers of the light <br />
….that thief and halfling they call Grimm. The more they believe this trash the easier it will be to destroy them. \&quot; <br />
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The Master tossed the manuscript on the table. \&quot;Make this known to all.\&quot; <br />
&nbsp;<br />
\&quot;yaWn, I need a little terror from you. You know what to do. A little healthy fear and the belief in this false prophet.' he chuckled, \&quot;Their minds will weaken and our lord Chaos will take back easily what has been stolen from him. <br />
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\&quot;Edge is a good man and powerful, he does not know it yet, his mind is still clouded, but he will repent and find his way back to the Dark master.\&quot; And with that the Master had dissolved into the air and was gone. <br />
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The Cat picked up the papers and looked at them briefly. He nodded at yaWn. <br />
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\&quot;Manuscripts don't burn.\&quot;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;4/11/2005 12:12 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(9 of 27)&nbsp;&nbsp;557.9 in reply to 557.8&nbsp;<br />
QUOTE:<br />
\&quot;What would your good be doing if there were no evil, and what would the earth look like if shadows disappeared from it?\&quot; <br />
&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;'THE MASTER and MARGARITA'<br />
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__________________<br />
The spirits white as lightening <br />
Would on my travels guide me <br />
The stars would shake and the moon would quake <br />
Whenever they espied me. <br />
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With a host of furious fancies, <br />
Whereof I am commander, <br />
With a burning spear and a horse of air <br />
To the wilderness I wander. <br />
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By a knight of ghosts and shadows <br />
I summoned am to tourney <br />
Ten leagues beyond the wide world's end- <br />
Methinks it is no journey. <br />
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-Tom O'Bedlam's Song<br />
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Edited 11/04/2005 03:17 ET ET by EJagana&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/11/2005 8:38 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(10 of 27)&nbsp;&nbsp;557.10 in reply to 557.9&nbsp;*Hoohah! See now this is how I'm so good at Chess, it's not me, it's the pieces. What would all my Skill be doing if there were Magic animating the armies, lol. It's all in how you work them.* <br />
{twiddles his fingers mysteriously, with one eye open} \&quot;Zingo Mentos Luminus Umbrus Inebrius Solaris Somnambulo Chronomegalum Apertura Appropos Momentum!\&quot; {sounds cooler when recited in deep growling echoey voice}<br />
*I really have no idea what I'm saying most times, and this is obviously time for me to go to bed, lol! Seeya folks tonight, Wrestling time! Auf weidersehen!*<br />
 \&quot;Yeah Latin, sure, when did we learn this..,\&quot;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;4/11/2005 2:41 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(11 of 27)&nbsp;&nbsp;557.11 in reply to 557.10&nbsp;<br />
Well it turns out, Jagan soon to become E. Jagana is more prescient then even she realized at the time. Edge&nbsp;did find his way back to the 'dark master', their own stories&nbsp;did destroy them and yaWn&nbsp;did take his place as&nbsp;the 'chosen one'.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;4/11/2005 2:49 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(12 of 27)&nbsp;&nbsp;557.12 in reply to 557.11&nbsp; <br />
&nbsp;<br />
\&quot;What Would Your &nbsp;Good be Doing If&nbsp; There Were No Evil?\&quot;<br />
&nbsp;<br />
CatDragon and yAwn decide to make their way over to Slyythra to pass out copies of the manuscripts. But since copying manuscripts was slow work and few people could read anyway, they were often seen on the town square reading out loud to the crowds. <br />
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\&quot;They are eating this stuff up,\&quot; yawn commented to the cat as they walked back to the inn just as dusk was approaching. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
The Cat was grinning, \&quot;It's my mastery of the spoken word, my good man! I pull them in bit by bit and when I am done they think they have been pleasantly entertained and harmlessly mesmerized. What they do not know is they have been hypnotized.\&quot; <br />
&nbsp;<br />
\&quot;That's brilliant, my friend, a few stories about their lost heroes and presto, they have key words imbedded into their collective psyche with which we can control them.\&quot; yaWn laughed quietly while contemplating the consequences of their plan. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
\&quot;The beauty of it is we are telling them their own stories written by their own bards and every story weakens them a bit more.\&quot; CatDragon was watching a mouse run along the stone wall as he spoke. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
YaWn cast a quick death spell and the mouse was completely gone. \&quot;No mousing for you inside the town walls\&quot;, he told the Cat, \&quot;you know how that frightens the womenfolk to see a creature your size chasing a little mouse. \&quot; <br />
&nbsp;<br />
\&quot;I did notice that they look at me with disgust when I toss them in my mouth as if they were peanuts,\&quot; the cat snickered, \&quot;but I can not resist the delectable little morsels.\&quot;<br />
&nbsp;<br />
YaWn gave a hearty laugh, \&quot;That they are, Cat, that they are! Come on inside and I will buy you a pint of fine ale.\&quot; With that yaWn put one hand on the Cat's back and the two entered the pub in good spirits and joined a table of revellers who begged them over to share their beer and tell more stories. <br />
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Edited 10/05/2005 18:06 ET ET by EJagana&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;4/11/2005 2:59 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(13 of 27)&nbsp;&nbsp;557.13 in reply to 557.12&nbsp;<br />
Azzello's Cream<br />
&nbsp;<br />
Jagan sat alone in her room in the inn at Byrendell. Luckily the inn had been untouched by the fire that day although she herself had been nearly overcome by flame and smoke. She was on the square when the panic ensued. But the Master had found her and brought her to safety. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
That was hours ago and now it was late and a full moon shone in through the undraped window. All was again quiet in the town. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
A small oil lamp on the desk glimmered and sparked casting a dancing red glow on the letter she was writing. The late hour combined with the mesmerizing light caused a sleepiness to pervade her body and she turned from her writing to look into sky. A dark ominous shadow had begun to darken the moon and she began to feel uneasy. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
She reached for a jar of cream that had been given to her by the Master. 'Azazello's' cream he called it, \&quot;after the fallen angel who taught women to paint their faces,\&quot; he'd laughed. <br />
She opened the jar and began to rub it onto her face, then on her arms and sleepily as the moon grew darker, all over her body. The fragrance and soothing softness of the cream nearly putting her into a trance. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
Returning the jar to the night table and stopping to untie her hair, and peering into her large silver shield she came to a shocking revelation: She had no reflection! She held her hands up in front of her. She could not see them! <br />
&nbsp;<br />
\&quot;My gods, I am invisible! \&quot; <br />
&nbsp;<br />
This was terrifying! This was freeing! She laughed hysterically or anyone who might have heard would have so said. She danced and spun herself around the room, all the while singing, \&quot;I am free! I am free! \&quot; <br />
She threw off her robe. \&quot; I must see this work.\&quot; She ran down the stairs and into the courtyard. No one seemed aware of her presence. She stood in front of a sentry and waved her hands in his face. He continued to stare off into the distance completely oblivious to her. <br />
\&quot;This is amazing and no doubt a miracle of sorts\&quot;, she tried to consider to what purpose she had been given the cream. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
\&quot;I must see yaWn,\&quot; she thought as she made her way to the stables. \&quot;He will know. Yes, I am sure he will know.\&quot; <br />
When she reached the stables she made another incredible discovery. She could move through locked doors. She found her horse and led him into the town square. <br />
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<p>As they left the town walls behind, the sky darkened and the moon was totally eclipsed in shadow. Her dark gray, dappled steed, already skittish, reared up briefly, but she was able to calm him and the two of them made their way to Cora Dale. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
Once inside the town, she went directly to the pub at the inn and there she saw the Cat and yaWn sitting with a large boisterous group . The Cat was telling stories and everyone would clamor for more each time he stopped to refill his glass. All were in good spirits. YaWn was on the far end of the table and would interject with an embellishment or humorous addition to the tales. Mostly though he seemed lost in his own thoughts and a little aloof from the loud revelers. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
Jagan leaned over next to him and whispered , \&quot;Meet me upstairs.\&quot; <br />
&nbsp;<br />
YaWn nodded and excused himself from the table. The Cat looked at him quizzically for a brief moment nodded and continued with his stories. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
As Jagan entered the room upstairs in the inn, she realized that the cream had to begun to wear off. She looked around and found a shirt in one of the pack's left in the room by CatDrgn and yaWn. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
When yaWn entered the room he saw Jagan, wearing the shirt, seated on the room's only chair and looking out the window as the shadow began to float away from the moon once again. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
\&quot;It's an eclipse, Jagan. Some people think they are an omen of evil and change.\&quot; <br />
&nbsp;<br />
She held up his cutlass, which she had been holding and considered the soft gleam of moonlight on the blade. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
\&quot;Jagan is gone, yaWn. Only I remain. <br />
E. Jagana. <br />
Born of fire. <br />
Servant of Chaos. <br />
Sheltered by the dark lords. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
We have much work to do.\&quot; <br />
&nbsp;<br />
YaWn nodded.<br />
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Edited 10/05/2005 18:07 ET ET by EJagana <br />
Edited 10/05/2005 18:09 ET ET by EJagana&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/11/2005 4:38 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(14 of 27)&nbsp;&nbsp;557.14 in reply to 557.13&nbsp;*Many a strange thing ripples the black pools in the ocean of dark forces of Chaos.* &nbsp;  &nbsp; *Predictions have come true.*  *The Cat Does Play Chess!*  *And ^virUs^ has joined the Dark Forces of {SOC}. Chaos himself may have some catching up to do!* {Sorry not very good at going back and editting the HTML version so I nabbed the pics for here, lol. They make it so easy to get it right the first time, completely forgetting where they have that button hidden, therefore making it not hard, but tricky... figures... me a {Trk}str have a tricky site..,}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;4/11/2005 10:39 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(15 of 27)&nbsp;&nbsp;557.15 in reply to 557.14&nbsp;<br />
Chaos' Grand Ball<br />
&nbsp;<br />
Midnight was approaching; they must hurry. E. Jagana had a dull memory of candles and a jeweled pool. As she stood in this pool two attendants doused her with a thick warm liquid. She felt a salty taste on her lips and realized she was being washed in blood. The mantle of blood was exchanged with another -thick transparent and pink- she began to sicken with the heavy scent of rose oil. She did not remember being dressed in this delicate gown of golden mithral fibres. Or who placed the royal diamond tiara on her head. It was very heavy and kept shifting. She considered her reflection dimly outlined in the large silver shield propped up against the wall. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
YaWn and the Cat stood on either side of her. But the discomfort she felt in these fine clothes and jewels was compensated by the deference with which they began to treat her. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
\&quot;Never mind… never mind …you must wear it Queen. There is nothing you can do.\&quot; muttered yaWn. He adjusted the crown and stepped back. \&quot;We must hurry!\&quot; <br />
&nbsp;<br />
\&quot;Allow me, Queen, to give you one last piece of advice. Among the guests there will be many different sorts.!\&quot; <br />
&nbsp;<br />
\&quot;Oh, very different!\&quot; interjected the Cat. <br />
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\&quot;But no one, my Queen,\&quot; yaWn continued, \&quot;must be shown any preference! Even if you do not like someone - I understand you will not show it in your face! That would be unthinkable! He will notice it! You must be kind to him…kind. The Mistress of the ball will be rewarded 100 fold for that. And also don't ignore anyone! Just a smile if there is no time to speak.\&quot; <br />
&nbsp;<br />
E.Jagana stood still and nodded in agreement. Her head was spinning. She held on to Catdrgn for balance. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
The Cat and yaWn were both also dressed in their finest arrayments and walking on either side hurried her downstairs to the ballroom. <br />
Once in the ball room she could hear the minstrels loudly playing. Servants dressed in livery lined the walls. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
\&quot;My dearest, E. Jagana, come join me while I greet our guests.\&quot; A buttery voice purred into her ear. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
Jagana offered her hand, he held it lightly, and bowed gracefully. When he looked into her eyes, she felt slightly weakened by his overwhelming charisma. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
My Lord Chaos,\&quot; she whispered as she allowed him to lead her to their places. <br />
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*with apologies once again to Mikhail Bulgakov*</p>
<div class="sig">{Shade Happens!}</div>&quot;
&quot;161&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;The Master</p>

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<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/13/2005 2:43 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(17 of 27)&nbsp;&nbsp;557.17 in reply to 557.16&nbsp;*Given past events and current events, this story makes alot more sense, as does the reality it's based around. er... the Fantasy? <br />
yaWn's looking good as leader there, things are shaping up a bit. He reminds me a bit of G_3, though not as distant.<br />
The Cat's decked out in full sapphire and exploring the entire surface world as far as he can get to anyways. Delighting in as always leaving huge checkered patterns of chests from his carefully coordinated kills, chess boards decorate the fields and valleys.<br />
and E.Jagana, powerful and mysterious bides her time in the shadows, but watching from afar through the eyes of familiars who can cover great distances in the darkness, and preparing her return to the world of Shade.* </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;4/13/2005 9:30 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(18 of 27)&nbsp;&nbsp;557.18 in reply to 557.15&nbsp;<br />
Chaos' Grand Ball- continued<br />
&nbsp;<br />
As E. Jagana followed Chaos to their appointed spots, the room fell silent. She could hear a low purring resonating in the throat of the Cat who was standing near by. He nodded and as he did so she looked to her left to see yaWn standing just behind her. Suddenly the shouting of a town sentry broke the silence. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
\&quot;Twelve O'clock and all is well!\&quot; <br />
&nbsp;<br />
The small group of minstrels was now an orchestra and with this announcement they began to play loudly and with much gusto. A seemingly endless parade of guests began to arrive. At first there were the members of her own clan, many of whom she had not seen in many weeks. Each in turn bowing or curtseying, and after an exchange of pleasantries entered the Great Room. All the guests were given grotesque masks that represented demons and monsters of legend or notorious figures of history. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
Other guests began to arrive, some from rival clans, some were friendly to her own clan. She greeted them all cordially and Chaos spoke to each in mesmerizing tones that seemed to quell their apprehensions. Then it seemed to E. Jagana that actual historical figures began to appear before her. How did she recognize Morgan LeFay? Was it the Coat of Arms on her Heralds' livery? <br />
E. Jagan knew her to be a powerful witch of great power and evil. And in person, great beauty and charm. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
\&quot;I am delighted, Hostess-Queen to be invited to the Grand Ball of the full moon.\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;And I am pleased to meet you ..very pleased indeed. Do you like champagne? \&quot; And E. Jagana motioned for the servant to offer a glass. <br />
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\&quot;What are you doing ?\&quot; The Cat yelled into her ear, visibly agitated. \&quot;You will cause a traffic jam!\&quot; <br />
Morgan reached out a hand to E. Jagana but as she did so, yaWn firmly escorted her into the room. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
A wall of people began to advance. <br />
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\&quot;I am delighted to see you,\&quot; yaWn spoke softly in a monotone.. \&quot;We are delighted ….her majesty is delighted.\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;Delighted!\&quot; exclaimed the Cat. <br />
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Yawn, gave the details of each guest's notoriety as they entered the hall one by one. An hour passed and then another and the tiara seemed to become heavier and heavier. <br />
\&quot;These things happen in waves, your majesty,\&quot; the Cat told her, \&quot;and it seems to have crested and is almost over.\&quot; <br />
&nbsp;<br />
E. Jagana turned her gaze across the room which was now crowded with bizarre figures; some were dancing and some conversing amongst themselves in small groups. The heaviness of the crown she wore, was distracting and the heady smell of wine in the room was disorienting. She could see Chaos slowly and deliberately descending the grand staircase, making another entrance. And as all eyes were turned towards him, a loud cry arose from the crowd. She could see someone fall near a column in the room and blood was oozing from a wound in his chest forming a pool beside his body. <br />
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In the confusion that ensued, yaWn quickly took her arm and led her through a doorway out of the room. Confused and dizzy, she allowed herself to be led and they entered another room. Still moving quickly, he pulled her through, yet another doorway and E. Jagana could see that they were once again in the Grand ball room. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
It was empty. Not one of the crowd remained. No body. No blood on the floor. Chaos was standing next to her. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
\&quot;For your most kind assistance this evening, you may be granted one wish, Milady,\&quot; he told her as he took her hand and bowed slightly towards her. \&quot;I am most grateful for your help.\&quot; <br />
&nbsp;<br />
As Jagana lifted her eyes to meet his gaze, she heard the voice of the same town sentry she had heard what seemed like hours before. <br />
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\&quot;Twelve O'clock and all is well!\&quot; <br />
&nbsp;<br />
No time had passed! She closed her eyes and when she opened them again, she found herself standing in her room at the inn. She was dressed in nightclothes and she could see the Cat and yaWn sitting on their packs with a chessboard between them amicably arguing over the last move. <br />
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\&quot; I am sorry E.\&quot; yaWn said quietly, \&quot;Did we waken you?\&quot; He seemed to be holding a heavy tiara in one hand. <br />
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\&quot;What will your wish be, Queen?\&quot; Asked the Cat. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;4/13/2005 9:34 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(19 of 27)&nbsp;&nbsp;557.19 in reply to 557.18&nbsp;Sorry forgot to post second part of 'Chaos Grand Ball'. How to fix....</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;4/13/2005 9:36 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(20 of 27)&nbsp;&nbsp;557.20 in reply to 557.19&nbsp;<br />
557.16 in reply to 557.15&nbsp;<br />
\&quot;The Power I Serve Wills Forever Evil, Yet Does Forever Good\&quot;<br />
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The Master sat at his desk in their shared room at the Inn.&nbsp; An oil lamp flickered a dim light and he wrote furiously, in his tight cramped, style. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
E. Jagana, sat in her chair, facing the window and once again the full moon shone on her through the window,&nbsp; as it had a month before on the day of her transformation. She was holding the black queen chess piece in her hand turning it over and over.&nbsp; <br />
&nbsp;<br />
YaWn and the Cat were seated across from each other at a small table, chess board minus the black Queen, set up between them. <br />
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The Cat was fidgeting as usual; yaWn was&nbsp; almost motionless. <br />
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\&quot;Move the pieces with your eyes, not your hands, yaWn,\&quot; the Cat demanded. \&quot;I can see you have the power now.\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;What do you mean, 'with my eyes'?\&quot; yaWn asked.<br />
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\&quot;Look at the piece, then look where you want it to be.\&quot;<br />
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\&quot;Is that possible, Cat?\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;Yes. She wished it on you. She gave you the power. I can sense it in you. Your power will be very strong. Yes, very strong.\&quot;<br />
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YaWn advanced the white pawn one space. \&quot;I can do it.\&quot; he whispered.<br />
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\&quot;She gave you the power from Chaos. You are the one now.\&quot;<br />
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\&quot;He also made her Queen.\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;What of the Master?\&quot;<br />
&nbsp;<br />
\&quot;He writes our fate.\&quot;<br />
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\&quot;Why give me this power, Cat?\&quot;<br />
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\&quot;Because, there is a chance you may never use it. The fact that you do not care means you will not abuse it.\&quot;<br />
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\&quot;What does Chaos want from us?\&quot;<br />
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\&quot;I think he wants loyalty.\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;To him?\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;To each other.\&quot;<br />
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Master, is it time?\&quot; <br />
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The Master looked up from his writing.&nbsp; \&quot;Time for what, my Queen?\&quot;<br />
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\&quot;Time to return. The clan needs me. We must return.\&quot;&nbsp; E. Jagana regarded the chess piece in her hand intently. <br />
&nbsp;<br />
\&quot;Yes, the story is almost written. Where is the Cat and yaWn?\&quot;<br />
&nbsp;<br />
\&quot;They...they were just here. ... you do&nbsp; not know, Master? <br />
You have lost control of them haven't you? and me?\&quot; <br />
&nbsp;<br />
E. Jagana, dropping the chess piece, stood up and grabbed the papers from The Master. She looked at them for a long time, frowning. Then set the blank pages she had been regarding so intently, carefully back in front of the Master. <br />
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\&quot;We are free now, Queen.&nbsp; All of us. He has set us free. I am no longer condemned to write our fate.\&quot;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;4/13/2005 9:45 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(21 of 27)&nbsp;&nbsp;557.21 in reply to 557.20&nbsp;Sorry about the mixup!!! Yep, yaWn has taken the title 'Prince of Darkness' (one of Satan's names) and has gone undead again. He seems a lot more comfortable than he has been &nbsp;in months. The powers of Darkness, though seemingly scattered, are coming into their own quietly and insidiously -the light (no matter the party line) is disillusioned and unled. <br />
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Edited 14/04/2005 03:51 ET ET by EJagana&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;4/16/2005 9:22 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(22 of 27)&nbsp;&nbsp;557.22 in reply to 557.21&nbsp;A most impressive yarn! How inspiring! I was caught up from the first... This should be posted everywhere, for the world to see! Is this something you've written yourself, or is it a combined effort with... others? Aqrn applauds regardless. <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;4/16/2005 10:55 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(23 of 27)&nbsp;&nbsp;557.23 in reply to 557.22&nbsp;I am glad you liked the story. It is a satire based on the novel 'The Master and Margarita' by Mikail Bulgakov which was a satire in itself. Many of Bulgakov's ideas were taken from Goethe's 'Faust'. So my simple little tale has some complex roots!! Lol. The story itself is about the alter- egos of some characters in the 'Shade' game world.&nbsp;This in itself is a bit complex because these cyber characters have their own lives and adventures within the game but 'The Master' is not a&nbsp;true story. However some of the elements of the fictional and real cyber world do cross over. Ok..my head hurts now! Thank-you again for the kind comments.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;4/17/2005 2:37 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(24 of 27)&nbsp;&nbsp;557.24 in reply to 557.23&nbsp;Aqrn waits as patiently as is unhumanly possible for the next chapter...  :) <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;5/10/2005 3:13 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(25 of 27)&nbsp;&nbsp;557.25 in reply to 557.24&nbsp;Well I figured out the picture thing. Sort of. Yeah, I am not the sharpest knife in the drawer. Lol.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/13/2006 4:29 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(26 of 27)&nbsp;&nbsp;557.26 in reply to 557.25&nbsp;[The BarnCat fitted this figured as the tale possible ending to this best, or at least this chapter. Talk about interactive stories! You're Read THE MASTER!, NOW PLAY THE GAME!] <br />
Dear To for my Esteemed Target, <br />
BarnCatDrgN, Shade Jester &amp; Chess Shadester! has invited you to play a game of Chess at ItsYourTurn.com. <br />
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[He's still with me for a few more days at Rivendell, but I'm quite nearly finished listening to his ceaseless prattle rattling my peaceful LOTRetirement. I do believe he's settled on a new ChAoTic form too! Just what Shade needs, just what the darkcleric ordered, whether it bloody likes it or bloody not.]</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/15/2006 3:54 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(27 of 27)&nbsp;&nbsp;557.27 in reply to 557.15&nbsp; \&quot;What? No takers? Be thee Mice or Men? Please say mice please say mice, I'm Famishing here!\&quot;</p>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;A Short History of the CatDrgN</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;&nbsp;9/25/2005 2:50 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;790.1&nbsp;<br />
AuthorTopic: CATDRGN ..A SHORT HISTORY (Read 17 times)Jagathara<br />
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<p>CATDRGN ..A SHORT HISTORY<br />
&laquo; Thread Started on Today at 1:41am &raquo;  <br />
BarnCat/CatDrgN <br />
...looking to the left and right, eyes straight ahead, seeing with his ears, he was a creature of the senses, a predator. Molded through countless hours of stalking, preying and other such seriousness, he was relatively unaffected by it all for in him was a wild odd and often unfathomable self defined type of humor to him. It baffled, frustrated and aggravated some, but to him these were reactions made by choice which he consoled himself in not accepting any blame for. He was what he was, and there was no changing this. Who better to tell his tale but himself? He drew the quill with a flourish, and brutally jabbed it into the inkwell spattering it onto the scroll before him with a feral grin and hissing laughter... <br />
How absurd was this, a cat, smoking a cigar. How ridiculous he tempered the harsh smoke of this cheap brand with an equally cheap ale. He wasn't hard to please, easily amused, and many times amused others along with him. This was all well and good and sometimes sometimes it did really make a difference. Other times his own laughter served and sufficed as adequate company. He was alone in most crowds, with a legion of voices in his mind. It wasn't insanity or dementia, it was overflowing creativity manifesting. <br />
Adventures and misadventures, hmmm, he thought to himself as he wrote that he was thinking to himself. History, his story, hiss story? Origins, where one comes from, the foundation upon the self being sculptured by life's abrasive and constructive artistically inclined hand. Seemingly random at first until it begins to lead a coherent path of symphonic cacophany, the lump sum of the senses of memory one could get lost in and escape to at the same time. Refuge and solace. <br />
He'd never done anything notable, so he thought, in comparison to the great deeds of those around him now. His place in history was a very small place, probably memorable, but mostly to himself. He'd chronicled his moments. He'd inscribed his comedies and errors. Breathing in cool moonlight, exhaling the heat of the sun, thousands of times in this thing called his life, but then again we're getting lost in wandering mental ramblings and vague imageries, back on track furball, back on the path. <br />
Nfa, led by the notorious and colorful past of the enigma known as Saiten proved a very topsy turvy and shortlived tenure. He saw Shade through new eyes, and saw himself through Shade's eyes and therfore learned himself. Trk, taking the admirable risk of taking him on, and he, taking the risk of rejection, went slowly side by side, clan and member, through many changes and grew closer as time went one, forging strong bonds and steelhard alliances. The assets of friendship and comradery found themselves as he found himself. He sacrificed very little of himself to attract that which was most truly the idealest facets of his life. <br />
It came to EGO, now this is where it gets good, and can only get better from there. Trk clan was as was Trk clan, but seemed somehow incomplete. The Cat knew at some level things could be better. He reconciled himself with Zanden on a mutual shared and secret promise, he could now happily serve Chaos with very little noticable change in how he served Shade, served himself. Many of Trk clan's friends were in EGO, and those that weren't, at least not yet, were admirable warriors and some of the very best one could find himself aligned with. <br />
A Dark Cat now, his true colors showing through, without reserve or hesitancy or the slightest care how he was se...[Message truncated]View Full Message</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;&nbsp;9/25/2005 2:55 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;790.2 in reply to 790.1&nbsp;<br />
I was hoping if I posted the above aas such you would be able to see the Black chancery font and all...not sure if you can see it in the copied form either.&nbsp; Anyway it looks medieval.&nbsp; Its on the knights forum as above. Hope you like it!!! </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/26/2005 2:01 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;RA1VEN &nbsp;&nbsp;(3 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;790.3 in reply to 790.2&nbsp;*I love it! Is that color scheme the Raivens Picks \&quot;skin\&quot;? ]C0BALT[ would approve.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/26/2005 1:05 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(4 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;790.4 in reply to 790.3&nbsp;What He said, and if you guys like this, there's so much more to read because for awhile back, the BarnCat thought he was a Bard, lol.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;RUFUSC &nbsp;9/28/2005 7:18 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;790.5 in reply to 790.4&nbsp;A BASTARD? YOU ARE RUDE!<br />
lmao<br />
OH MY GOSH!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/29/2005 5:14 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;RUFUSC  unread&nbsp;(6 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;790.6 in reply to 790.5&nbsp;Lmao, Bard Bard, not a bats turd.</p>
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<p>A Dark Cat now, his true colors showing through, without reserve or hesitancy or the slightest care how he was seen by those he could no longer respect, or those he did respect, that understood this in him. It wasn't a change really, it was more of the same Cat, just more completely the same Cat. He wore a Clan Tag emblazoned almost visibly with past glories and great deeds, with a dark power all its own that encouraged one to carve his own place on the mantle of history, his story and yes, hiss story, lol. <br />
Make no Mistake, Chaos's Forces may have gotten Stranger, but He was Here and The BarnCat or The CatDragon or both all in one standing in the positive side of Shade, the light-hearted Knight Errant in Darkness, feeling at home, as Barncat of {EGO}, 2nd {or third? Or more?} Jester of Shade.<br />
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Heh, hope that did myself justice, I figured damn I've written before, why not write for myself here. Hope this wasn't too much an intrusion. <br />
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{There are some Qualities - - some Incorporate / Things, That have a Double / Life, which thus is made A type of that Twin / Entity which Springs from Matter and Light, evinced in Solid / and / Shade.}~Edgar Allan Poe, \&quot;Silence\&quot;. (8)Shade Jester Needs Food Badly!(8) \&quot;Look... what the... CaTdRgN, a BarnCat! with an inflated {EGO}!\&quot; <br />
Last edited by CatDrgN on 09-18-2005 at 01:53 AM<br />
The above is an autobiography by the CatDrgN character himself, copied by kind permission</p>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>BarnCat read over this with a slight smile creeping past his thoughts from the memories. </p>

<p>Others had written of him too, but the best authoring besides himself was the tales told by RAIVEN, still there were other writings to consider, let's take a look at these interpretations of His Catly Self by others.</p>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;BarnCatDrgN: Excerpted! Other's Stories.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/10/2005 7:09 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 3)&nbsp;&nbsp;558.1&nbsp;*Note: Using my name in any story, to some extent gives me part stock in ownership and usage. Write what you will, but I do reserve my own self dictated right to reprints, lol. Now, let's see what Other Bards have written about me!* <br />
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*TWI*<br />
Registered: Mar 2003<br />
The Joust <br />
The sounds of laughter filled the small cottage outside of Byrendell. <br />
Set just outside the castle grounds was a tiny cottage, it was painted in bright colors, blue, yellow, pink, green, red all appeared strangely amusing to the eye. Balloons of all colors also decorated the exterior of the home of shades favorite comedian. <br />
Trik was a kind and jovial wrrior, his hunting techniques were not necessarily the goals of most; however, his ability to distract the children as well as adults from their worries and fears made him respected and loved by many. Inside the small dwelling the room was packed wall to wall with children laughing and enjoying the antics of the clan TRK and their leader. Barncat stood next to his leader telling jokes and bringing forth the smiles of the youngsters surrounding him. Barncat was a somewhat outspoken and unpredictable warrior. He was young and good looking man in his mid twenties, his clothing was neat and crisp unlike his leader. Trik sat pirched on a stool wearing multi colored balloon pants, his shirt was striped on one side and polka dots adorned the other and he wore a hat with four points bent with bells hanging from each point. TRIK was a clown there was no quiestion about that and everyone came to him when they were down in search of a moments peace from their sorrows. \&quot;Do you think we will have to participate in the upcoming GAMES?\&quot; whispered BarnCat to his leader \&quot;I'm not sure I want to join the games my brother, I'm here doing what I find I'm good at and I doubt that there will be a category for animal balloons or levity\&quot; Trik chuckled as he continued making a water balloon with which he intended to toss in the air and let himself be soaked to amuse the children. \&quot;I understand what you say my leader; however, I want to be more than a clown bro. Not that your path is not an honorable one but I want more. I want to be there for my fellow clansmen, I want to be respected, to help and to feel I can offer more than a smile to my friends\&quot; BarnCat said with a serious look in his eyes. \&quot;I'm neither for the light or the dark\&quot; replied Trik \&quot;Im a child myself at heart, I dont wish to fight, heck I have never even been to Bal Tor or any of the towns that you must fight to get to, I won my gear, I bring forth the smiles I need to make my life full. My goal is to make others find happiness not to kill but to remain neutral. If it is your desire my brother to participate, I wont attempt to stop you, in fact I applaud your valiant efforts and wish you God Speed\&quot; With that Trik shook the hand of the handsome warrior of TRK clan and seated himself in the middle of a circle of young children and began to tell his tales of humor he oft times used to gain control of the giggling youngsters. <br />
BarnCat donned his armor and exited the house still somewhat confused as to his future goals. The forest was thick with foilage, little eyes peering out at him from beneath the large brush to his left. The smell of hot coffee and bacon filled the air and he could see a stream of smoke rising above a small clump of trees standing before him. Being a wise and caferful hunter BarnCat approached slowly with drawn weapon. Sitting before a small fire Dreamwvr poked lazily at the embers stirring tiny flames from the branches he had placed there. Humming to himself he tossed a hunk of bacon and repositioned his coffee pot deeper onto the coals, unaware that he was being watched. <br />
Dreamwvr was a small warrior in comparrison to most, he stood a meager 5'8\&quot; tall and had a childlike smile that gave him the appearance of a child. BarnCat sheathed his weapon realizing that Dreamwvr was obviously not a threat. As BarnCat grew closer Dreamwvr looked up somewhat startled yet unlike most warriors he never reached for his weapon, on the contrary he reached quickly for an empty mug and began filling it with coffee for his unexpected guest. \&quot;Pull up a rock my friend\&quot; Dreamwvr said as his outstretched cup of steamy hot java tempted the young member of TRK clan. BarnCat took the cup and held out his right hand to Dreamwvr from RHC. \&quot;BarnCat's the name, why do you sit here and not take notice of your surroundings my friend?\&quot; Dreamwvr began filling a pueter plate with bacon and eggs, dropping a large buscuit onto the plate he held it out to his visitor. \&quot;Just having a little breakfast and I dont think your a threat to me\&quot; answered Dreamwvr \&quot;Oh and the name is Dreamwvr Im from RHC we seldom feel threatened, we like to help people, my leader is CQ, my queen is TWI, I dont hunt much but I love to cook, CQ is a great leader he gets gear for everyone and hunts all the time, TWI is beautiful she is the heart of RHC I really like her, Virus lives near me he is unpredictable dont mess with him lest you wish to die, Edge is in our clan but he is married to a member from the Dark side and he. . . . \&quot; \&quot;DUDE!!!!!! EASY TAKE A BREATH\&quot; inturupted BarnCat \&quot;Im a stranger, I mean you no harm but your filling me with enough information to take down your entire clan, man you need to learn when not to share information with strangers\&quot; chuckled the TRK clansman. \&quot;Im just being friendly bro\&quot; confessed Dreamwvr \&quot;I enjoy the company and am proud of my clan and its members\&quot; \&quot;I understand\&quot; laughed BarnCat as he gave a friendly pat on the shoulder of his new found friend \&quot;But Shade doesnt need a newspaper with you around bro\&quot; he laughed and reached for the pot of coffee and poured himself another cup.<br />
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*This one has me cast a little more heroically than I would have normally followed, but it's interesting in an alternate dimension kinda way. In reality, with these games, I've pretty much given up being a hero. I'll rescue gear for about any clan etc, but other than that I tryyyy not to get involved in anymore valiant efforts as they only amount to ceaseless suicides and kills the relaxation of the games.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/10/2005 7:22 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 3)&nbsp;&nbsp;558.2 in reply to 558.1&nbsp;*This one I'm not sure even concerns me, but there's an appearance of a dark digusting dragon floating above the battle scene and not doing much. Sounds to me like a neutral noncombatant last written of shortly before TWI stopped talking to him because of his choice in friends, lol.* <br />
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*TWI*<br />
the joust contd <br />
Chaos had drawn first blood, Grimm sat before the great hall bleeding only slightly; however, the amount of blood did not matter to his loyal followers the fact was he was bleeding. By this time the hall was overflowing with warriors, children, women and demons of unsurmountable numbers. Screams filled the air, swords clashing, sparks bursting forth from their blades it was near impossible to determine who was to kill who. It became difficult to focus as blood seemed to splash in every direction filling the eyes of many as bodies fell lifeless all around. Hovering above the room was the form of a dark and disgusting dragon, its wings spread wide as smoke streamed form each of its large dark nostrils. The strange thing was that the beast seemed to be smiling with sharp yellowed teeth dripping with gruesome saliva. <br />
Children cowered beneath the arms of their mothers as they battled to protect their friends as well as their young. It appeared as though all of the participants in this battle were under some sort of evil trance, attacking blindly anyone in their path. Sword thrashing aimlessly as she rushed forward Eleanora wiped the blood from her eyes. Eleanora was a beautiful maiden, her long dark hair lay in curls against her shoulders. <br />
Her tall and slender body was covered in blood as tears filled her eyes. <br />
Standing directly in front of the clanless maiden was DarkOmen, a tall and ruthless warrior of the Dark forces. He was handsome beyond imagination, his chisled features caused the maiden to pause momentarily and gaze into his eyes before driving her sword deep into his side. As the Dark warrior gasped for breath he turned and looked at Eleanora and raised his weapon high above her head. <br />
\&quot;Who are you?\&quot; he asked still holding his staff inches from her neck. <br />
Eleanora thought the warrior to be ruthless and emotionless, someone she knew must die lest he take her life, but as she peered deeper into his eyes she felt his pain, realized there was more to this man than his surface appearance indicated. The two stood confused as neither would strike another blow. DarkOmen backed away slowly making a slight bow as a gesture of respect before turning and continuing his attacks on another follower of the light. Eleanora remained motionless, her eyes scrunched, her thoughts confused, \&quot;who was that guy\&quot; she thought to herself as she felt the pain of the Demon Daggers plunge deep into her back. <br />
Slumping suddenly to the ground she became dazed and her vision blurred as the blood once again filled her eyes. <br />
Darkness seemed to be surrounding her, Eleanora could still hear the clashing of steel, the cries of children as well as cries of pain from falling warriors, she could feel people all around yet she couldn't feel her body, all had gone numb. Finally able to lift her long lashes and open her eyes she saw her aggressor, it was Newt from DCC clan. Newt stood above her, even though Eleanora lay motionless Newt continued to bludgeon her daggers over and over again into the slender form beneath her. Grinning her soulless grin Newt suddenly felt a blade pierce her own armor. Shocked and rendered helpless the weak lady of DCC slumped before the near death maiden Eleanora. Eleanora felt the strong muscular arms surround her and sweep her from the bloodied floor, \&quot;who could be helping her? \&quot; she thought to herself as she wrapped her weak and trembling arms around the warriors neck. Dropping her head to his shoulder too weak to look for herself Eleanora held on as DarkOmen rushed her from the death filled room. <br />
SmackOne leaped over the corpse of one fallen man just to attack another, then another, his sword never stopping. Attack after attack fatiguing often as his arms grew weary from the weight of the sword. Across the room Xman fought feverishly to defend himself against the blows being thrown at him by MyLinh, she was small but her sword was nonetheless as mighty as any man. To the east Eklipse drove his staff deep into the heart of Gladiator. North, close to Grimm CQ cast his mage wrath in the direction of Vamjimo as Vamjimo stood with clenched fists above another member of RHC. Chaos hovered still just above the heat of the battles laughing and blasting his firey breath over the crowd downing anyone that was close to death. \&quot; CQ!!!!!!\&quot; shouted Grimm as he raised both hands towards the sky \&quot;STOP, LOOK WHO YOU ATTACK WITH YOUR RAGE\&quot; he continued as CQ flashed another burst of his rage in the direction of his brother. Suddenly CQ stopped and rubbed his eyes as if to clear his head as Vamjimo gasped and reached his hand out to help up his brother that he himself had just struck down. <br />
Confusion, rage, fear and anger had filled the castle halls, bed chambers as well as surrounding grounds. <br />
Brothers attacking brothers, sister against sister, mother against child. . . . . . .noone was safe. Chaos had drawn first blood, Chaos had taken over the minds of not only the followers of the light but of every living creature in the world of shade. <br />
. . . . . . . . . <br />
AND HE LAUGHED!!!!!!!!!<br />
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*This was the last I heard of myself from this side of the coin, if indeed it was me, if not it's interesting reading anyways. The characterisation is thought-provoking.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/26/2005 12:49 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 3)&nbsp;&nbsp;558.3 in reply to 558.2&nbsp;CatDrgN<br />
Shade Jester<br />
...tap tap tap tap... <br />
{Whispers}: \&quot;More more more!\&quot; <br />
I'd add in my diary-like dealies but it's fact mixed with fiction and besides I've had my time in the limelight. {Lightbulbs stuffed up Limes glow real murkily anyways} <br />
It's grrreat to see stories and authors continuing to make Shade Player Creations a fun place to come back to. <br />
{I'll admit, I aint been here in awhile and don't visit as often as I could} <br />
This goes for ALOT of the newer posts going up recently: Work Up The Keep Good!<br />
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GL@DIUS<br />
Shade Board Member<br />
Continuing to still at CD <br />
Continuing to still at CD <br />
Continuing to still at CD <br />
Continuing to still at CD<br />
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CatDrgN<br />
Shade Jester<br />
DrgN'n The YeloSnow <br />
YeloSnow sat at the corner table at Byrendell Pub, a scroll before him and a chair beneath him, and a floor beneath the chair, and so on. Writing some more in his diaries evidently by the placement of this post, but anyways, here he was writing. <br />
A heavily badly accented voice chippersounded from somewhere he was too busy to look around for. \&quot;Ahem Would Suh Care for a Candle for which he can write with the light of showing upon yezzz?\&quot; <br />
Yelo nodded and soon his words were plainer to see, and it was then easier to add more of them to them, the previous words. <br />
\&quot;Hhhhand would Suh care tooo zample zome of our fffinezt Incense?\&quot; <br />
{Incense? What? Whatever} <br />
\&quot;Sure, just put it down and see to getting me a beer huh? I'm parched like a mummy here.\&quot; <br />
&lt;&lt;thunk!&gt;&gt; <br />
The incense was set on the table with an odd sickly thud. Yelo looked at it, and nearly fell out of his seat. <br />
This was no Incense Holder! <br />
It was CatDrgN's Head! <br />
Bodiless and sitting at the edge of the table, thick cigar smelling smoke slowly rising from his slack open mouth to blow over lazily foggily filming his glazed upturned empty stare. <br />
Something was no right here, not at all. <br />
Yelo sighed, and kicked out with one leg, as opposed to kicking with his arm, which could be done, but not with nearly as much sense. Cat's head rose up slapped down on the table, causing him to bite his tongue \&quot;GnnOrRwfFpH!\&quot; and land almost hilariously on the floor. <br />
He hopped to his feet laughing and coughing, smoke circles coming out his nose, along with smoke squares and the newly mastered smoke dodecahedrons. \&quot;That was harsh dude, lmao.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Right.\&quot; Yelo mumbled. <br />
CatDrgN, then as always, hating awkard silences set himself to killing this most hated foe and began... to talk! \&quot;Whatcha dooooin'??\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Writing another entry into my Diary.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Why?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Because, I want to?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Why?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Because I can?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;WHY?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;BECAUSE!!!\&quot; <br />
Another awkward silence to be slain here. <br />
\&quot;Mind if I help?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Uh how could you help with this?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Well thought you'd never ask, and it's good you have, most excellent. Anyways, I used to be quite the perspiring bard myself!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Perspiring?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Yeah, nowhere near as good as the Official ones, but I perspired to at least become almost as good as them were.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Well uh...,\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Can read what ya got so far?\&quot; <br />
Here I am again, sitting, but can't help but think, and then to write, that the waitresses tonight even after a few drinks, still look like Ogre Enforcers..... <br />
The Cat laughed his head off, but refrained from further simulations of cranial detachment as that bit would have been by now quite overdone. <br />
Yelo smiled and shrugged \&quot;Well it's what I could come up with at the moment.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;What, you don't remember you me and that one hunting trip?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;The Elves?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Nooo, Not Elvis! The one before that.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Oooh that one, got it now, well hell, why don't you show me how You'd write it!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Done!\&quot; <br />
And with that one syllable word in this context meaning \&quot;Sure thing compadre hand me that thar quill thang and let's saddle up an' ride this story inta th' ground\&quot; or something like that, The CatDrgN began weaving his craft, and writing too! <br />
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Like a day like any other it was like any other day actually. {A humble beginning to a sterling tale of valour and adventoure} YeloSnow walked into the pub. <br />
CatDrgN was attempting to tell jokes, but the patrons weren't laughing, because face it at the time, CatDrgN wasn't being very funny. {Wrong, they weren't laughing because they're all} Fish and Chicken pieces littered the plate before him and Yelo walked up with the idea in mind, probably, guessing here, that he'd enlist the hunting services of the Legendary {in his own mind} Slayer of the Mighty {young} Dragons and Great {sometimes flaming} Lizards. <br />
Pried away from Chattery, CatDrgN joined Yelo and himself outside and made a couple of potions, golden ones too. And strode on down south, politely sided stepping a baited Elf Scout. Yelo on the other hand, drew his Black pearl Demon Screamer and lopped off one of the Elf's arms, then the other one, and neatly sliced off both legs, leaving the elf on the ground screaming. Yelo and Cat, who by now, but had slipped his mind to mention earlier was named \&quot;Brak\&quot;..., <br />
{Works nicely, historically accurate and easier to type} <br />
So, Brak fired a few practice shots of Dark Gift at Yelo. He'd be healing for himself and an Undead in Dragon Country, it was good to be sure of things like this. He also made a couple potions as the journeyed south. <br />
Brak stopped and sniffed the air, and flicked his tail twice west and then once east to swat a fly bothering him, so they then deviated west. <br />
This was kinda frustrating, not a dragon in sight. Here they were by now nearly NW of The Boar &amp; The Skewer and the prey wasn't available for the preying upon! <br />
But Soft! {Meaning But Wait, in Shakespeare-Speak} Memory's foggy here, but I do believe we encountered 2 Great Lizards, I mean They did, We, as Them. <br />
Brak Edged into a healing stance a few steps away to avoid splash damage, but keep a good range for firing DarkGift and making potions as mana allowed. Allowing was the key word here, as Great Lizard number two was begging for attention, feeling neglected waaah boohoo and came snuffling and growling toward Brak. <br />
Now get this, Brak was equipped in all his sapphire plus one of his fave weapons, The Assassin's Bladed Gauntlets he nomenclatured his \&quot;Ticklers\&quot; Being Plural their real names were \&quot;Ootchie &amp; Gootchie\&quot; and several slices later the Lizard was steaming \&quot;Goo\&quot;. <br />
Yelo was doing exceedingly well, Chaos sure knows how to pick them, as do the Jurnies, who recruited this obviously capable and effectively lethal warrior into their ranks of...[Message truncated]View Full Message&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Yelo was doing exceedingly well, Chaos sure knows how to pick them, as do the Jurnies, who recruited this obviously capable and effectively lethal warrior into their ranks of the {SOC}. {Now if that don't get me my free beer tokens I dunno WHAT will!} <br />
Both lizards dead left them to pick thru their innards and pull free the contents, being the indigestable armors and weaponry of previous unfortunates. <br />
With a warm-up like this Young Dragons were prepared for them. The Dragons were warming up watching the two warriors fight, the warriors were warming up getting fiery and dragon breathed. <br />
This one proved to be an even tougher battle. <br />
Brak's Assassin claws were of almost little to no use against these monsters, causing damage, that, had this been some kind of video game, would only be in the single digits. Yelo's Screamer on the other hand was slicing deep grooves of groovy deepness into \&quot;his\&quot; Dragon. <br />
Brak experienced a temporary concern here. If Yelo was to die by inaction and/or poor healing here today Brak might wind up in deep trouble with Chaos' forces! <br />
\&quot;Stop Fizzling, Sstop\&quot; &lt;Whishkt!&gt; Potion created and put in backpack, whew. <br />
It was a juggling act that this Trkster could hereby be known for, as he battled off the other dragon, distracting him, casting DarkGift at Yelo, and making potions. Had he been distracting the potions, while casting DarkGift at the Dragons, and attacking YeloSnow, well that'd be just plain Messed Up! LoL! I dunno why I even contemplated thinking of that thought! Anyway, After an extended, but awesome fight, Yelo killed the dragon pestering him, and seemed to have energy to spare to finish off Brak's weak offense on the other. <br />
With more piles to sift thru, they did, sift and stuff. Some of that stuff Brak resolved to Bank for later, and spares, and the rest to run up and slap some poor newbies right in the backpacks with out of the blue, or whatever color the background happened to be. {Sorry, Monochrome Display here, this cat's color-blind} <br />
To make a long story short, too late, but to say that anyways, they teleported back to town, where Brak, so impressed by the obvious power of the screamer, wanting to read the description, and curious to see if the damage, could outnumber the amount of commas used in this sentence, tried it out, ON A RAT!<br />
\&quot;And there you have it!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Well done, but kinda rushed..,\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I know, but the candle was burning low.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;You're a cat...thing, you're supposed to have excellent night vision!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I know, but that candle just ah happens to be my TAIL!!!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Holy $#!+ What?!?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Beer, Wine, Ales, Something Quickly!\&quot; <br />
Yelo ran to the and quickly handed CatDrgN a tall mug of cold beer, which CatDrgN promptly guzzled down, leaving his tail lit! \&quot;Thanks bro! Seeya around! AAAAAGH!!\&quot; CatDrgN ran screaming outside, leaving Yelo and his diaries an odd new story to read.<br />
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yelosnow<br />
wow! <br />
wow good show cat good show!!! thats what happned to a T,,, lol i think ill continue with the \&quot;elvis\&quot; story!... youll have to end it though.. ill get it in today sometime. <br />
wow again and thanx!!! <br />
that was one of my favorite hunts, it wasnt easy but very exciting!!! near death a few times... and boy how those young dragons ran from your \&quot;tuna breath attack\&quot; was fun !! <br />
yelo <br />
i think we all know that it wasnt \&quot;incense smoke\&quot; comming out of your head.... smelled like catnip and i i know catnip!!(didnt i see you heading back to CatDrgN land with one of those \&quot;oger enforcer's\&quot;) <br />
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GL@DIUS<br />
Shade Board Member<br />
Location: Omnipresent. Past Present. Future. ALL the same to me.<br />
I think BrakDrgn coulda given you the pots a bit more smoothly if youd'a quit dancin Yelo. <br />
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yelosnow<br />
Shade Board Member<br />
Location: lvl 10 undead Fueled by the force that is SOC<br />
A page from the dairy.. <br />
Dear diary: <br />
Yesterday was hectic, I met up with half man half cat known at the time as Brak at the pub in Byr (most know him as the \&quot;CaTdRgN\&quot;) we talked over mugs of ale (not under them, that could be messy) about our earlier adventure hunting reptiles near the famous \&quot;Boar+Skewer\&quot;. We decided that another hunt was needed. We mulled over many locations for our prospective kill frenzy and decided that the allure of the elfin tree house with its many riches would be our destination (we also wanted to see if the legendary cookie factory was still in operation). So we finished our drinks (mine being beer and the cats being some foul concoction of blended fish, milk, and poppy juice! What a stench!!!) and headed towards the towns large eastern exit. <br />
We left town with no troubles so to speak him on all fours pouncing and bounding along as fast as he could and I running as fast as my undead stamina allowed, in this manner we reached the base of the legendary elf tree in short order and began to search for the hidden entrance. It is well documented that you can find the tree in a simple fashion but to actually enter is a different story!! Brak being half cat was able to scrabble up and into the tree much easier than I so I continued searching for an entrance when out of the trunk I heard him say \&quot;try here I think this is the door\&quot; well since I was outside the tree \&quot;here didn't do much for me, but I began pushing and shoving at the tree in a vain attempt to gain entry when in the blink of a eye I found myself falling through the rough bark and pulpy flesh of the tree and landed squarely on my face at Brak's feet. \&quot;the entrance isn't down there silly\&quot; he said \&quot; in fact I think you made it in\&quot; and gave me a mischievous smirk. I got up dusted myself off (made sure most of the dust that came off me went on him) and began to look around, I had been here before (story for a later time) and had a small and painful understanding of the elfin home. I pointed to the rough hewn ladder to the upper level and said \&quot;I think the creatures on the 3rd landing are most likely hard enough\&quot; to which Brak replied \&quot;but I hear the Cookies are kept on the 4th and where there's cookies there's milk!\&quot; with a shrug I headed for ladder and began to climb, once again the cat with his scrabbley claws climbed right over me and onto the level above (I think he sunk them into my backside to prove a point yet what I am not sure) with me following shortly after. <br />
Upon reaching the landing I noticed the same peculiar silence and carefully looked about, (while trying to avert my gaze from Brak who had decided it was a fine time to clean himself…. ahem… we all know that cats do it because they can but sheeeesh) and seeing nothing out of the ordinary I decieded to run ahead and scout a bit to the north, BAMM a trap I was pinned to the wall by 5 elf scouts with 2-3 archers and another couple of rangers waiting behind them to get o piece of me, I shouted for Brak who came running and fell into the trap I was in… I was lucky enough to have a small niche in the wall to fight from only 2 elves could attack at any given time; Brak on the other hand fell into the full force of the trap and was completely surrounded! We had to work fast I cut down the few elves that were still intent on tearing my undead body apart and made my way to the seething throng that surrounded Brak. We were able to hack, slash and scratch our way through the mass to the relative \&quot;safety\&quot; of the niche in the wall where Brak began to lick his wounds (and other nefarious body parts… sometime I just don't know about that cat). We held our ground and stacked the elfin corpses high like so much cord wood the ground soaked with their green blood, after we had dispatched the last one with a simultaneous attack, our adrenaline pumping and our chests heaving from our exertions we looked at the carnage we had caused while drinking a nice fresh healing potion that Brak made for our adventure and searched the corpses for loot that might be of some value… nothing, just common silksteel a favorite of the elves, mostly hoods at that.. we readied ourselves and made our way to the next ladder, this time I followed Brak (I could still feel the welts on my posterior from the last climb he did) and reached the next landing.. <br />
Im going to leave off here and see if Brak (\&quot;CaTdRgN\&quot;) can help me remember the rest of the adventure… I was greatly fatigued from a long days carousing with the \&quot;Oger Maidens\&quot; at the pub and the details of the rest of the trip are fuzzy and i dont mind letting anyone add a entry to this record of deeds <br />
yelo<br />
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CatDrgN<br />
Shade Jester<br />
Elvis Lives, Continued! <br />
ChatDrgN landed noiselessly on a toughened leathery bone laced substance that was not unlike a an overcooked steak or a, Jalapeno! Jalapeno grimaced and pushed the foul fish-smelling odiforous felinoid off him. <br />
{Fine so what, so I stink, lol, lmao} <br />
ChatDrgN rolled off and looked around. He nudged Jalpeno to the side and fired off a warning blast of Dragon Breath at a Dark Elf Archer. <br />
He had to be careful, in this here fortress made up of dense leaves, playing with fire, He Might Get Burned! Careful was'nt his style though, so a few more gusts of Dragon Breath and he realized Jalapeno just Had to be getting a bit spicier about this because he had run forward and opted for physical warfare with the pointy ears. <br />
This seems lacking my usual flair and style, Lemme make some coffee and BRB, lol. <br />
But first ya gotta make some right? <br />
Well Duh, Listen you wanna narrator for this story or you just wanna stHu and tell your story, let me do the coffee drinking!!! <br />
Someone's a little ... ticked this morning. <br />
Ya damn straight I am, dunno why, maybe it's because I Wanna be. <br />
As good a reason as any! <br />
Totally, now please, Continue! <br />
Well amidst the delightful smells of a mint-infused luminous green ChatDrgN Coffee Potion, snffff snfff, mmmmmm, delightful! Ahem, ChatDrgN was despite the name at the moment, intensely and all about the hunt. Jalapeno, despite the name was not very small, nor very green. <br />
The crescent blades running down the forearms of Chat's gauntlets cut a whirring metallic whirl in the midst of his tornado fighting maneuver, sometimes in fighting multiple opponents he had to place hits S&gt;E&gt;N&gt;W&gt; in equal opportunities for dying on Their parts. Jalapeno made steady progress on south, making a nice comfy trail of huffing wheezing dead elves. <br />
{They huffed and wheezed, because even Dead they still had air in their lungs, and this Chat knew as he played a hopscotch behind Jala's death march. They kinda make a sound like bagpipes, and/or Whoopie Cushions, dpending on where most of their air was placed.} <br />
Chat wasn't sure he was even Needed here, Jalapeno's Screamer was slamming massive amounts of pain and death nicely. <br />
But Chat had other plans in mind, He was determined to Face a Dark Elf Something and take it's NightShade Somethings for his own Somethings! So here it was, a ladder up, what wait waited, waits on the other side was uncertain and any other word to describe potentially iffy situations. <br />
Jalapeno had an Elf Archer, kinda dark looking, cornered up north, and ChatDrgN shrugged, threw caution to the wind as he was breaking it, and scrambled up the ladder, His head popped up first, ears rotating this way and that, whiskers twitching as his nose <br />
Casted Identify in every direction. A shrieking maniacal sound arose, but it was just him, trying to get attention, lol. <br />
Attention he got, as he leapt up the rest of the way, and scanned the opposition. A Dark Elf Assassin, Necromancers, And Archers/Rangers, it was hard to keep track actually, ChatDrgN was doing alot of ladder evading, which in the Old days of Ladder Blocking would have &para;ßßð a few people off. <br />
Jalapeno shrugged, pieces of shredded elf skin hanging from his shoulders, and his breath smelling suspiciously of brains, but wondering how much further they were going t take this effort. <br />
ChatDrgN was Undead for quiet awhile way back, and some things could truly be an Acquired Taste! <br />
Brain Food, totally healthy, and good For you Too. Chat made a couple more potions, but for some reason healing spells in general were fizzling extraordinarily badly. <br />
To make another long short story, a short story, something, basicaly, summing it up real quickly ...takes a deeeep breath... <br />
ChatDrgNhoppeddowntheladderandtookontheNecromancer<br />
,gettingrightupinhisfacelettinghimsplashimselftode<br />
athand thereforegotanElvenSteelJadeShield! <br />
{Pantpant wheeze gasp gagh! Damn that was a mouthful! Annnd..,} <br />
Jalapenohoppeddown,andstrodeforwardjust3pacesforwa<br />
rdasifIhadntsaidForwardbeforeinthissentence,making<br />
agoodaccountingofhimself,screamerscreaming,elvessw<br />
inging,ChatcouldhavecastDarkGiftalotmore,madealotm<br />
orepotions,but.., <br />
{Pantpant, wheeedoggie, kittie? Wheeeehamster, whatever} <br />
ChatDrgNwasfacingaDarkElfRanger,Archer,Oneofthose,<br />
CantrememberWhichwaytheElfwasfacing,er,orifhewasaR<br />
ightyoraLefty,andthedamnthingjustwasNotlettingChat<br />
dohisHealery. Japenowasshowingnosignsofneedinganyhelp,assuredtha<br />
tIfJalaHADneededhelpHewouldhavemadetrackstotheLadd<br />
er,whichinfactHewassoonDoing!ChatDrgNhadalreadyFin<br />
ishedhisBowhuntingElfopponent,madeabrieffeintandgr<br />
owlatthedarkassassin,butranbackuptheladderlikeasca<br />
redycat. <br />
{GAGH! HUFFF WHEEZE HAAAH HEEE HEEE HEEE Cough cough hlaaaagh! heheheh. Hairball..,} <br />
Jalapeno was looking not too good for wear, deep cuts cross-stiched his frame, black undead fluids oozing like tar from his ribs and shoulders. Already his minor wounds wear sealing back with Undead Healing speed. <br />
{I remember it well, up to nearly 75% faster than normal, at least twice as fast as normal recovery rate, 3 points a refresh, ahhhh those were the days} <br />
He seemed a tad exhausted, but being without the need for oxygen, at least as much, anymore, well he Seemed exhausted, so what do I know?!. ChatDrgN was definitely frazzled, his hackles raised in that stance they took when He Knew he was going to Die, or was Very damned close to it. <br />
That time when Any amount of time and space to collect his wits, which don't take long, numerous as they are, half the normal number, lol, is a welcome and refreshing break, 4 refreshes actually. <br />
Jalapeno indicated his sleep cycle was imminent and saluted as Zanden appeared suddenly behind him, placed a hand on his shoulder, and vanished. ChatDrgN thought to himself now..., <br />
This was where we briefly took leave of things like Sanity and Breathing right? <br />
Right you are, lol, coffee done? <br />
Gods yes, you Really should Try some, It's to Die for! <br />
Well Lemme kill us quick here and <br />
I'll be right with ya. <br />
No rush, it's a large pot, but wrap it up dude, I got some Netting out to do, emails to catch up on. <br />
Hmmmph! Okay, so ... ChatDrgNLeaptbackdowntheladderandfacedwhatHeThough<br />
twasGoingtobeanEasyKillbutThiswassoontobeProvenQui<br />
teWrong! <br />
{getting a bit light-headed with this, must... stop... now... lol} <br />
Chat's life, health and dreams of a better tomoro were being sliced away in large amounts, Potion time, stand your ground. Reach into the backpack, and DRINK, KLANG!, nooo, that's the Sapphire Dragon Shield you took Off to wear the Elven Steeljade the Dead Necro \&quot;gave\&quot; to you! Potion time, Quick life is ending with but one more lucky hit, grab and Drink! KLANG! Teeth rattle against the Shield again, still not being a Golden Potion, lol. <br />
Memorized the Description though, because it would be one of the last things I would ever see, along with elf boots kicking my lifeless form, dense leaves, ground, and finally, the stomach of a Dark Elf Assassin, a pristine noble lord of the Elf Fortress who devoured me like a low animal, reminding ChatDrgN that his place on Shade's Food Chain was still with the Trollogna Sandwiches and Dragonsagna platters, what have ye. <br />
And This be The End! <br />
More stories to come eventually, because I just got this feeling, that like me, This YeloJalaSnowPeno dude's gonna be around a lonnnng time.<br />
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{BarnCat &amp; YeloSnow, an unrivalled comedy team upon the face of the Shade landscape, how they must have made Chaos Itself laugh with mirth seeing their combined misadventures.}</p>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>\&quot;Sit.\&quot;</p>

<p>The figure who'd just entered the Bal'Tor Inn room closed the door quietly and stood behind BarnCat reading over his shoulder. Beneath a sheer jetblack suit of armor it was a constant shimmering ripple of changing stillness exuding menace, and confidence. \&quot;Not to sound cliche, mousemuncher, but why have you summoned me from my slumber?\&quot;</p>

<p>BarnCat swiveled in his chair. \&quot;I need you to go where I no longer can, nor will, and retrieve items most precious to me from the grips of a slipping and degrading community.\&quot;</p>

<p>The figure sat, chuckling in short whistling growls \&quot;Basicaly you need something from the fridge, you really do need to clean that thing out more.\&quot;</p>

<p>BarnCat being alot less on humor these days, joviality at the new usual low snarled. \&quot;No you carcass nibbling fiend, MY STORIES! I need you to slip in and grab them and exit before anyone's the wiser.\&quot;</p>

<p>The armored form with shifting glowing eyes leaned back, crossing his arms, \&quot;So? Send the Scout~, she's served well in the past as eyes and ears on that region of Shade.\&quot; </p>

<p>BarnCat grimaced, \&quot;I don't dare, me and the Scout~ have concluded business on uncertain terms so I'm giving her space and time.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Okay fine then it's to me, to find and bring over these fetid tales of yours, to this new domain.\&quot;</p>

<p>BarnCat nodded solemnly \&quot;You're best suited for it, always having been the silent one, the relative unknown, the doer and achiever, as evident by your Own tales!\&quot;</p>

<p>Laughter, ended by a pounded fist on the table \&quot;My tales indeed, then I have a deal for you, I THINK on the merest THOUGHT of going over there, you give me about a fortnight to CONSIDER the option, meanwhile YOU let ME add My tale to your Shady little anthology, as you did with ]C0BALT[, as you have with Yelo. Though I tell you I don't relish the feeling of roaming those slimy corridors just to dig up and bring back that rubbish you pass off as attempted Bardry.\&quot;</p>

<p>BarnCat was already rapidly back at work rapidly copying over his more recent tales when the dark figure got up and walked out to almost blend into the darkness of night and nature, leaving the 'Cat to wonder if he'd just made a deal with the devil himself, and if it was really worth it to bring those stories here, to relivethe fun times and vivid adventures the likes of which seemed impossible to recreate in These Shady Times.</p>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;"Gods that guy gives me the creeps, I mainly sent him off on this errand to keep him outta my fur!" BarnCat shuddered, and unrolled the latest parchment to review and enjoy.<br />
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<font face="Microsoft Sans Serif">The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc! -  =*Through^{CAT}(|)Eyes:..The(|)Final^... From: Stargoyle   Aug-19 6:48 pm To: ALL  Poll (1 of 5)  1023.1 <br />
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=*Through^{CAT}(|)Eyes:..The(|)Final^Tails.*=<br />
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In the beginning he was indecipherable, but something strange, new, He seemed to be taking his place, or taking over, An overpowering force of presence, a being of imagination and character, Or a subtle barely noticable ripple in the timeline of Shade, But in the end, in conclusion, we admit we never knew him, but we liked him!<br />
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From: Stargoyle   Aug-19 7:24 pm To: ALL  Poll (2 of 5)  1023.2 in reply to 1023.1 {I fade to mist to leave the pub, as much for convenience as I do for effect. A flashy and lazy being I am. But know this, I'd like to start in that as much as you think you know about me, you don't know enough when you really know too much. Knowing too much will still not yield you up enough about me, sorry. I dp attempt to let you in on a little bit about me, The BarnCat, through stories you adventure with me, through theories you think with me, through jokes you laugh with me, through rants you probably disagree with me but<br />
That's just how it goes.<br />
Shade Happens.<br />
Deal with it.<br />
As soon as the thought of me hits my own mind or someone else's I'm there, being a creature of the imagination. Maybe not nearby, maybe not even aware I'm being thought of, but I do appear somewhere, trust me, sometimes in the damndest of places. Without character you're an empty suit of armor clanging along weapon in hand rattling off boring and bland strings of short grey words. I know I am, hey it suits battle, just being the battle suit, but for the social aspect of Shade life you gotta have a little more life than that. <br />
Concentrating a bit I can bring me a bit more into focus, whole and complete to view, from a faint outline, a bookmark in Shade reality to color, depth, texture and finally Shading! I am truly a work of art if I do say so myself and I do, I go ahead and do say so abot myself. Flexing my claws, newly enhanced with my once-again undead chaotic spectral might and manner. Why rot and stink when you can mist about like a bog wraith, brood stylishly like a vampire, but then again my whole spouting line on that is in my Undead Recruitment advtertisement.<br />
Ah yeah, I am Undead again, but for how long I do not know. Pinkaaa believes I can make a go of it this time all the way to Lich, but my Improbable Conception Shade Illegimiti overestimates me quite often, Pink'll be the death of me someday yet. There's no loyalty amongst Chaosites though, the other Undeads will strike with impunity, the Liches will strike with immunity. Chaos's forces are truly chaotic and he's not too picky whose progress he watches to recruit into his dark armies either. Sure it all probably serves some higher unknown purpose, but I look at those around me who gave up a something of themselves to Shade on whole other level and I really gotta wonder. <br />
What an intro to this body of work, being the work of my body? You see a 6 foot, maybe six foot one Felinoid, eyes changing color to fit the mood, smile on my face even when it's not needed. Weight is also dependant on mood, sometimes light as the jovial and carefree wind, sometimes as weighty as the load of the world on my shoulders. Let me tell you, sometimes so heavy hangs the crown unasked, yet there nonetheless. My own mind weighed down, the jester cap heavy ashes, and the mantle of the Giver of the Tag of {CAT} loose, shaky, hefty with the weight of implied responsibility, but still the best fit of any of the hats I've worn for other clans.<br />
Chief Clan Totem.<br />
My sword arm is twitchy for some quick fun kills but my writing paw is not yet done here. So ask me, what's this all leading up to? Why the FINALITY to this particular tail? My friends Shade1 is closing, the world as we know it is going to be The Past soon, and as all our present and current past and future stories are writ of this world becomes already ancient history, so too shall we. Sure we'll probably meet on the other side, but changed, transformed and renewed with vigor and vive. And all this of who we are now, who we think we are now is as we are now, our thoughts of us here will be past here.<br />
Now that I've thrown the readers into introspection and some depression and resignation let's dispel all that with one last darn good riproaring good time of a tail to read, the ongoing tail end of the Final Days of Us, Shade, us IN Shade. Made in the Shade. Until next I write, Happy Hunting!}<br />
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From: Metaphorm     Aug-20 8:21 am To: ALL  Poll (3 of 5)  1023.3 in reply to 1023.2 The BaRnOwL surveyed the mental scenery before him, identifiable names like pin points of light in unknown space, in unknown locations. The surveillance kept his mind off other things, lately the 'Cat had been talking crazy, crazier than usual, about Disbanding but handing the mantle to the 'OwL so nobody could steal the tag of CAT and wipe their crusty spaces all over it. BarnCat never mentioned it to anyone else, but mounting pressures, repeated attacks wearing at his nerves and gear reserves, excessive excercises in exaberated exacerbated extraordinary dramas? <br />
Well they took a bit of a toll, the Cat admittedly had no stomach for prolonged angst and anger, this doubled that he could hold a grudge forever until it practically melted through his paws, or else was distracted easily by lighter thoughts. The Cat couldn't though, the 3 YellowSnowCrystal statues that stood in place of an old friend and fond memories of true fun adventure needed the CATspace to persist. The Reygar suit of armor too was standing vigilant in a revered corner. Eaglex's extra headdresses. The now statuesque CaTdRgN as well, either really really frozen or doing a very good extended act of still life, he'd be tipped over to see if he said OUCH someday. <br />
CAT held in it's spots and stripes History! It could NOT just be disbanded and discarded like so much boiled leather! The 'OwL would not stand for it, his feathers ruffled out in indignation. Hard times came and went, those things too shall pass, good times always resurfaced and yet that turntail stripe changing cat wanted to run off, change name, join a larger clan? Abominable! Heresy. This could not be allowed, there are other things to do! Change of venue, scenery, tempo, noise level?<br />
BarnCat was about like Grimm had been after Grimm's mind was shattered after the Dark Lord Chaos blasted forth from his realm in a world just left of our own, on another plane. But Unlike the Shade world, BarnCat's rich Inner world was at stake, his very insanity could be taken from him leaving him a normalized regular and plain bland mess. Lost in a crowd of sheep he'd be, lost to the eyes of the all, plodding trudging monotonously towards great physical prowess and deeds, but utterly lacking in character.<br />
BaRnOwL nearly wrung his neck out of air turning it around 520 degrees around in irritation, relaxed and let it spin dizzying back into place with a resigned content Hoot. He resolved CAT was staying, and as is, and with all it's members intact. Wasn't it?<br />
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From: Stargoyle   Sep-3 8:08 pm To: ALL  Poll (4 of 5)  1023.4 in reply to 1023.3 *I had to pop out of bed to write more, my player is a bit under the whether but my character is intact, if not reflecting a bit of the physical and mental weariness he's absorbed from his environments.*<br />
{I ran some paces north to a timely fatigue and dove under cover to rest up and wait...<br />
...and popped out some time later to see Raiven firing off a rapid wave burst of Mage's Wrath to a roaring Blue Elder Dragon. It shrieked out a most terrifying roar nearly startling me off my track as I ran down and immediately tried for a seemless assumption of Elder Dragon team hunting scheme. Things are rarely seemless for me though and ol' Blue bugger noticed me and fired off an intense electric blue blast of it's signature attack my way giving me a healthy charge of voltage to work from. I ran back and forth occasionally slapping it's flanks like a lascivious drunkard patting the booty of a voluptuous waitress.<br />
One good blast knocked me off my tenuous hold on all that was smooth and orderly, knocked my helmet's visor over my face and the next sensation I felt was running blindly into a rock wall.}<br />
*Grrrrrokay, gotta feed the Cats, Brb.*<br />
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From: Stargoyle   Sep-3 8:35 pm To: ALL  Poll (5 of 5)  1023.5 in reply to 1023.4 *Yeeeowing cats are fed.*<br />
{I hurriedly ran back and slapped the Elder again with a Hey You Remember Me kinda smirk on my face. Ah yeah it did, and was quite unhappy! I caught a full force faceful of lightning that rose all my fur on end and sped up my clumsy legs to a frenzied walk as if I was an overenergetic spastic halfwit. THat's an As If I was darn it, don't say it like that's my natural state, you know nussing you ahr nussing, lol. So the Cat as Bait was highly popular but that worked out because Raiven as a Lich and G_3 as G_3 were better suited to the magic blasting functions.<br />
It was getting kind of tense as my mana potions were out,the goldens were on demand but fizzling, and our mana potions stockpile started fading to biodegradation. once I was at 30 hp wheezing and cackling my way past the elder, another time 12 hp seeing lot of Z trying to get more golden healing potions cast to bring me back up to speed and comfort in baitery.}<br />
*Still hey ya gotta admit how many people get to hunt with G and Raiven at teh same time, not because they're al that, which many people consider them to be, but they are good friends. Renown and rep are one thing, two things really, but just plain old fun with friends is tops. So G is a level 28, he can't help it, poor guy has to duck when walking under high clouds and takes up half a dining hall but he doesn't let his high levels bring him down any lol. Raiven may be alot of things, hated, reviled, loathed, distrusted, but she's also uh, well she's uh.. but he wait she's ...uh I am kidding people, she's a great friend to those being friendly.*<br />
{She has her share of Raiven Hater Support Groups but that's really their problem. But then, this is not about them, as with a great many other things, it's not about them. There's a whole other huge world called Shade, go Shade it.}<br />
*I risked a tightly budgetted Mana pulse to cast Identify on big Blue and saw he was Badly Hurt, nice, that was encouraging! I resumed baiting and casting with renewed gusto. Yesit wasnice to hunt with two of what consider the Last Genuines, but I couldn't think of that much past the concentration needed for the task at hand. Near Death and I fuond myself utterly out of mana, half alive, and feebly swining my foil and then after all that, the big blue beast finally fell at our feet.*<br />
{I panted, hands on my knees, head hanging low but giving the pile of Tor goodies on the ground a smirk and the carcass I flipped the BRD at and blinked out with a grateful teleport back to Bal'Tor.<br />
Now there was the problem of all this capacitated electricity stored in my fur, I was frizzed and frazzled much to teh amusement, bemusement and confusement of the inn patrons coming in listening to my electrified retelling of the great hunt. I don't regret taking my adventures in Shade at a cautious scared pace, it kept thigns exciting long past the point most others become bored with life there and start tryign to spice things up with deviant sociological aberrations. Probably experiments in character development, probably spite.} <br />
*We'll be doing alot more of this, an empty bank space calling itself my own, filled with the substandard goodstuffs, needs a tad bit more to my name. ANd I'd be at this for awhile longer, among friends.*</font>  <br />
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But with this stupid War going on this left his hunting comrades distracted and focused on other things, we couldn't very well hunt Elder Dragons running the risk of being attacked during one of the most dangerous huntings any group could be doing. I've been doing alot of reading, checking nightly correspondence with clan members, and being in on the planning group for this new domain, The TypeCastle. But I fear I don't have that many weeks of patient inactivity left to me, before madness sets in, when all the books have been read, when The TypeCastle is fully built and decorated, when my fellow Clanimals have lost all patience with my extended distance from them, before I eventally have to return to the surface world. It's all in setting a mental deadline. And lighting a fire under that damned, it cannot yet be named, creature in my employ to rescue what little fond memories I still have of Existing in Shade.
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&quot;155&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>I agree so much with that toddler age thing!  It's such a kick in the teeth when you're just trying to be polite and you get '3 months, 4 days'.  3 months would have been just fine.  </p>

<p>I've also noticed the disturbing eyebrow shaping trend.  If you've only got one, then fine, seperate.  If you just don't like the shape, stop yourself.  If you've got those really light blond eyebrows nobody can see, I'm so sorry.</p>

<p>I think he's also right about tramp stamps.  I'll 'jump' to the same conclusion by the fact that I can see your thong and most of your ass alone.</p>&quot;
&quot;162&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>{Some of our Shade struggles take place Internally! And as anything resulting from that fictional place is a fiction as well, even the friction, well here's your fiction!} </p>

<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;\&quot;Shade Jester\&quot; &amp; Other Titles.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/22/2005 7:13 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.1&nbsp;{Sitting down heavily, confused, angry, out of sorts, depressed, and having no reasonable explanation for any of these moods, only knowing that the combination of them mixing together as a soul-sickening concoction was killing him on the happy level, and to him Happiness was life, it was keeping him alive. He drew out a medium-smallish scroll and an almost dried quill with bent tip, but still usable. He ripped the jester cap from his head, and calmly set it on the table, breathing shakily, then began to write...,}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/22/2005 7:21 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.2 in reply to 576.1&nbsp;~\&quot;Here, if nowhere else, let it be told, these feelings here have no other place but here. <br />
The People of Shade were ill-served and most seem discontent. These are tense times throughout the kingdom. Grimm had taken a vow of silence concerning future events and both the forces of Light and Dark were scrambling to pry words from him and solutions from the very earth itself. Both seemingly to no avail. <br />
Grimm could do these things though, as one of the triumvirate of the most powerful wizards of the land, such was his prerogative. A failure of this level from it's \&quot;Jester\&quot; though, none could abide, least of all the jester himself...\&quot;~</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/22/2005 7:26 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.3 in reply to 576.2&nbsp;~\&quot;... Well it wasn't any one thing, actually a collection of things, that fit into one very cohesive and obvious whole. <br />
Maybe I'm just focussing on the negative, but hear me out here, let's get that negative into focus. <br />
Let me count the ways, if I may. Without names, without exact dates, because that's not my style, got it? <br />
Goood. <br />
We'll all find it easier starting from what I can call the beginning, at least of This chapter of Shade existance. The temptation to slip into a cliched \&quot;It was a bright sunny day when I first awoke\&quot; .... Just freaking happened.\&quot;~</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/22/2005 7:31 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(4 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.4 in reply to 576.3&nbsp;~\&quot;It started out so good, it was a pleasant surprise, an honor, and perhaps something I'd been striving for all along, but from that very beginning, it wasn't looking like a perfect dream, an earned gift. <br />
Trik, 1st Official Jester of Shade, had conferred with Grimm and perhaps a few other dignitaries and upon recieving moderatorship of Shade's heraldic information network, passed down the Jester's Cap to ... CatDrgN ... a name I almost growl in disgust at, even though that's ... Me!}~</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/22/2005 7:38 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(5 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.5 in reply to 576.4&nbsp;~\&quot;Grumbles and an Undercurrent of Discontent, as words, find a decent place in this stage of the telling. <br />
CatDrgN was not winning alot of popularity contests, wasn't competing either, but this Title and Role in things was looked on in highly polarised views. <br />
Some felt it was due, overdue, but most were in dispute, complaintive, and felt slighted and overlooked in some way(s?), but otherwise in a not very assuring silence. <br />
Silence speaks Volumes to the concerned and curious, and as CatDrgN was both, well, adn still is, and even now worse...sigh..\&quot;~</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/22/2005 7:45 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(6 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.6 in reply to 576.5&nbsp;{He growls, and lets loose a low rumbling roar that shakes the cup of coffee sitting next to him, well, not quite, trying again, <br />
HrRRrRrRrRoOoOoAaAaAaWwWwrRhH!!! <br />
Sigh, giving up he manually shakes the cup in tandem with his growl and smiles, satisfied. His arms then slump to his sides, eyes glazing in the high tide of selfchewing introspection. <br />
There should have been a vote in, a, what did one say, a Quorum call? Those who got into office of any kind are oft loathed? distrusted?, no matter the content of their character. <br />
Wasn't Character what it was all about? As if, if only, only in some places. Not here, In Shade, Ability too played a part.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/22/2005 7:53 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(7 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.7 in reply to 576.6&nbsp;~\&quot;This hourglass is against me, oh yes I know, everything is against me, woe is me, look at the big baby, blah blah blah. I'm giving you dissatisfied masses a chance, a choice, a point of view. If Shade isnt happy, I am not happy. This title is worthless to me if I cannot use it to the best of it's ability, and entertain. If someone's more deserving of this, let him have it, this is a burden I no longer feel want to carry. It's become a curse. I have better things to do than endure the, damn, I'm weary. I'm sick. I know it might be a bit much to ask, but in order for me to sustain the head that supports the basic shape of this hat, fulfill duties that this role is built around. I would need alot more, grrrr, Backing? Something.\&quot;~ <br />
~Sincerely Something's<br />
CatDrgN, Shade ... jester.<br />
Level 11, Feral.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/22/2005 8:01 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(8 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.8 in reply to 576.7&nbsp;{Getting up from the table so quickly the chair almost tips, feeling a bit better for all this, he makes a... very rude obscene jest-oops...Gesture at the ... Jester cap, and prepares to take his leave, leaving it there, walking away from all that, that frikkin hat. <br />
No more. <br />
Nothing. <br />
Just go out into Shade and kill stuff, hunt... in silence, forevermore. <br />
It was an odd kind of relief! <br />
Let the rest figure it out for themselves, let them theorize. Pass blame, take credit, give a damn either way, who gives a rat sass? <br />
Rats... ratssss... mouth watering he snarls in forced glee and departs.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/22/2005 8:22 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(9 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.9 in reply to 576.8&nbsp;\&quot;A shade jester, who's not funny, cannot be a jester, right?\&quot;~CD<br />
\&quot;If I can't make them happy as This, can they be happier if I'm That?\&quot;~CD<br />
\&quot;Should I care more, or care less, or even both?\&quot;~CD <br />
\&quot;Perhaps Gl@dius, or even Jester himself would be better suited for this role.\&quot;~CD<br />
\&quot;I... I myself demand a recount.\&quot;~CD <br />
\&quot;Now I wonder if anyone's convinced I give a flying ƒç† what they think? LMGDFAO!\&quot;~Of course, CD, But seriously. <br />
{Think about it, I know I am..,}<br />
 \&quot;The End!\&quot;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;4/22/2005 10:13 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(10 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.10 in reply to 576.9&nbsp;<br />
I am someone who also polarizes people. And you know what? You do not want all of their endless admiration. In the end I knew where my loyalties were and who were my friends and I tell you, thank god I chose the people to befriend I did. <br />
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When G turned over the clan to me, he did so knowing I would take no guff from the other side nor let them manipulate me.<br />
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'They'&nbsp;on the other hand, in their endless sense of tact could not wait to comment on what a sad day it was for CTC when I took the reins.&nbsp; <br />
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You can worship me quietly for getting those influences off the board even if I sacrificed myself in the process. He He. <br />
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As for Un, he gets cranky with everyone from time to time but in the end is a loyal and good friend. So do not let him bother you too much. You both will get over it. (I recommend avoiding him in the world for a few days, however. Take care, Cat, and keep on punning.<br />
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Edited 23/05/2005 04:21 ET ET by EJagana&nbsp;<br />
From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/23/2005 7:17 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(11 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.11 in reply to 576.10&nbsp;{BarnCat emerges laughing from the Orc Cavern, but upon seeing a note posted by E.Jagana, has to sigh. A wave of previous moodiness washes in mixed with a newfound determination. The wings are off, the scales have moulted, and after selling in a King's Ransom of Orc King goods he replies: <br />
\&quot;It wasn't just any One instance that I'm reflecting on illuminating this direction for my personal character development and increased ease of gameplay/participation. <br />
_<br />
I'm not feeling up to the Jester stuff anyways. Point is if I'm this easily \&quot;talked out of it\&quot; I have no business being it anyways. Shade's Jester has to be a bit more Indomitable. <br />
Besides, that Custom Title option is looking mighty appealing. It'll allow for more Creativity and Fluidity.\&quot;<br />
{BarnCat teleports back to HOOHAHWOOPSwhatever place he's hunting at now, slapping 5 gold pieces down on the Inn counter he trudges up the stairs and continues scrawling.} <br />
\&quot;While I appreciate the support I have gotten for the Jester \&quot;promotion\&quot;, I have to admit, it proved itself conditional. I reiterate, the \&quot;title\&quot; means nothing to me, if it's Disputed. For while I could Revel in it as much as Was possible, that black cloud of derision and doubts from the silent jury would be a persistent obstacle to any feeling of total accomplishment and recognition I might feel. As I personally seem to give Too much of a rat sass what others think, I'm leavnig it up to them now.\&quot;<br />
{BarnCat smiles to himself, let them choose their Jester, I'll still be Me, just without whizzling in anyone's cornflakes. Chuckling at the opportunity to be able to go back to using his own litterbox, he ties the scroll to the leg of a bat and tosses it like a paper airplane.}<br />
 \&quot;And the Treaty with the Bog Wraiths is off. Levels and Experience come first, level 12 here I come.\&quot;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/23/2005 7:43 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(12 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.12 in reply to 576.11&nbsp;{He'd at first wanted to be a Bard of Shade. He wrote stories in his own unique mishmash style. Chronicling some adventures, exaggerating to outright fabricating others. Shade HAD Bards, and he didnt quite measure up and page after page of unacknowledged lore seemed a wasted effort to sustain. The quill was Officially retired, returned to the very ticked-off chicken it was plucked from. <br />
He dabbled in that fine art of Avatar Sage, utilizing the alchemical hermetic art of that electromancy he'd seen so well done by and for other warriors, their portraits displayed in glowing magicks beyond his comprehension. <br />
His own picture turned make-do for so long until a stroke of fortune brought to him his own mischievious visage, but in jester's garb. As if the Life imitated Art, the picture possessed him, influencing him in subtle ways. How he talked, how he behaved (or didnt, lol!) and various other changes in his persona. Who knew the very archetype of the divine trickster would mislead it's bearer so awry? <br />
All this introspection and selfdoubt was tiring in itself. He leaned back in his chair head tilted to the ceiling, eyes unseeing but stabbing inwardly like twin daggers of hindsight. Maybe it was a slump, maybe this maybe that, maybe alot of things. Maybe he needed to give this all a bit more time to settle itself and the decision and direction to present itself with time and clearer mindset. <br />
Had any Jester ever had such a selfpunishing view of self? Had any juggling fool of the court been so ashamed of what it was he seemed to have previously Wanted to do? Had there ever been so strong an urge to be talked into or talked out of, basically Told the right direction to go? <br />
This was no way for a Jester to feel! <br />
Jester or not. <br />
His eyes narrowing annoyed at the rising sunlight levels, tilting the hourglass upwards again, it was time to lay himself as much to rest as he could accomplish.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/23/2005 3:06 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(13 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.13 in reply to 576.12&nbsp;*Just a few quick questions &amp; relpies!: <br />
{Is that Custom Title thing Changable about daily? I'd love something different each time to suit the mood or mode so to speak.} <br />
{UnbL pm'd me a bit after I left town, I basically told him next time he makes a threat he better follow thru on it or I'm bugging him incessantly about it, lol. Generally it's alot better to leave me alone. I can't beat those higher uppities level-wise, but I can become a forever annoyance. Un's alot more reasonable in PM, I think alot of the open chat prickact was for show, in character, to keep up the image. Confusing, but I'll accept it. And Jagan? I ALWAYS look over my shoulder while I'm out hunting, lol, sadly it's some of them Chaos-serving buggers I gotta watch for, but that's a part of the game.} <br />
{Mainly I don't wanna insult Grimm or Trik by seeming to throw this Title back in their faces, but I hope they saw that I Tried, but it was a position highly dependant on public reaction. A Jester without Laughs, is a mere fool, and I can be that just fine without any special honors.} <br />
That's all for me, for now, lol. I'm still feeling like, even though this sucks and bums me out, it's the best I can do in this situation. {Let them think they won, so they can get off my case and tread on the next spirited soul flaring too brightly for their tastes.} On a better-run board, I could go with keeping that Jester title indefinitely, fur sure. There though, the laughs aren't there and there isn't much call for Comedy and Antics when Drama get 3x the amount of threadviews there, there there there, lol. <br />
I'm just gonna focus on getting to level 12 then we'll see about Boarding and Chatting afterwards. Time spent chatting, in the mood I am now, is wasted time and energy, lol. I wanna kill something verrrry badly, battle battle, so I'm away from people for awhile.*</p>
 
<p>{Wow, sigh whoo intense, should I post more, it's bringing back some stuff. What the hey, roll with it.}</p>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;\&quot;Shade Jester\&quot; &amp; Other Titles.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;4/25/2005 12:55 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(16 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.16 in reply to 576.15&nbsp;<br />
Here are a few quotes from the original 'True Stories Thread'. Just in case you feel alone in your persecution.<br />
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Orignally posted by Mardi Gras:<br />
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Such lies in a thread by the so called bard of shade. I have let all her personal attacks go by the wayside. And this thread is called the true stories. Rolling on the floor laughing my a** off. <br />
By the way Grimm, shouldn't Jagan be the bard of ctc and not of shade since all of her stories are about ctc and not other clans. <br />
My brother stormlord did what he thought best and came to rescue me. Which wasn't a wise decision. I could have waited until brother demon, jsw, batch, and other friends would come to assist against the impertenent pups of the so called dreaded ctc. <br />
Storm came through the ladder, and called me on the phone. I couldn't leave my brother there to die alone. <br />
I went to help him, but alas with 5 on 2, it was no use. We couldn't stand up to the heat. <br />
Now that is the true story of how it happened!!!!!! <br />
If you are writing fiction Jagan, change the thread name to the false stories </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;4/25/2005 12:57 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(17 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.17 in reply to 576.16&nbsp;<br />
Originally posted by Mardi Gras:<br />
&nbsp;<br />
Re: WAR <br />
quote: <br />
Originally posted by Jagan <br />
And in those days there was a warrior so bitter that his soul was black and his mind could only dwell on imagined injustices and grudges he carried close to his heart. And his thoughts were clouded by hate and jealousy. And this warrior was a leader of a clan. And he persuaded his clan members that his beliefs were true and they began to attack members of the CTC and brotherhood of SOC. At first the clan members shrugged the attacks off as petty annoyances. But then GOA members started telling the townsfolk how you could attack the mighty CTC and they would do nothing and GOA continued to cause minor scirmages and boast to the townfolk of their prowess. <br />
And a gathering of the clans was called and night and day they began to patrol all corners of the Shade world.  <br />
Jagan are you a psychologist? This is a blatant attack on my character. I thought Grimm forbade you to make such comments. <br />
You know nothing about me. Never did and never will.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;4/25/2005 1:00 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(18 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.18 in reply to 576.17&nbsp;Originally posted by Mardi Gras:<br />
&nbsp;<br />
The Wicked *itch of ctc <br />
There once was a good light hearted player. <br />
She was a descent enough player in the game. <br />
She helped people and such. Then the king <br />
bestowed upon her a title. With the title in hand <br />
her head grew and grew to a point of where <br />
it became larger than her heart. <br />
Her confidence rose and she then decided <br />
to start writing stories that made personal attacks <br />
on players and ex-players in the game. Waving her title defiantly, she ignored chastising by the King <br />
and continued to write these stories. <br />
Her heart now being as small as a pea did <br />
not have the power to overcome the head that <br />
had grown now to enormous proportions. <br />
And now being hated by the majority of players, she <br />
even goes as far as calling all naked level ones trash in open chat. Again by being arrogant, she believes <br />
her title will protect her from the King. <br />
The King sits in his room, moaning and groaning, <br />
I have created a monster. What can I do to make it right. <br />
Hey people can you name the players in this story?<br />
Last edited by Mardi on 06-28-2004 at 10:57 AM</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;4/25/2005 1:05 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(19 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.19 in reply to 576.18&nbsp;<br />
Originally posted byStormLord:<br />
&nbsp;<br />
 excerp from:THE TRUE STORIES OF THE WARRIORS OF SOC/CTC/DOS <br />
I had left this alone. I have made several attempts to get along with CTC both in posts here and on our Shadow Site. I have attempted to be impartial and allow anyone to join(and will continue to do so as long as they respect the TOS agreement there). It has been my hope that together with grudges put aside to solve the riddle of the portal and escalate Shade to new things. <br />
originally written by Jagan to open another can of worms: <br />
quote: <br />
WAR <br />
And in those days there was a warrior so bitter that his soul was black and his mind could only dwell on imagined injustices and grudges he carried close to his heart. And his thoughts were clouded by hate and jealousy. And this warrior was a leader of a clan. And he persuaded his clan members that his beliefs were true and they began to attack members of the CTC and brotherhood of SOC. At first the clan members shrugged the attacks off as petty annoyances. But then GOA members started telling the townsfolk how you could attack the mighty CTC and they would do nothing and GOA continued to cause minor scirmages and boast to the townfolk of their prowess. <br />
And a gathering of the clans was called and night and day they began to patrol all corners of the Shade world. <br />
06-22-2004 05:09 PM <br />
Jagan <br />
Bard of Shade, Third Order <br />
Registered: Jan 2003 <br />
Location: Byrendell, home of the brave <br />
Posts: 334 <br />
THE DOGS OF WAR <br />
A messenger brought news the enemy clan chief was seen at the Xian Ra pub. E.Z.D. nodded. He gathered up some gear and prepared to make the long journey. <br />
It was late evening when he arrived and set up sentry duty at the ladder where the necromancers guard the short bridge. He sat there alone the whole night. The darkness was cloying and thick. He could smell the imps in the near distance and hear the rustlings of the Dark Clerics. He could see the glow of their lanterns as they appeared and disappeared just as quickly. <br />
He tended a small fire which he poked at from time to time, quietly dwelling in his own thoughts. Finally as dawn was about to break he could see a figure come up the ladder to the clearing. <br />
\&quot;Who goes there!\&quot; he yelled <br />
\&quot;It's brother DigMeUp. I hear the enemy is holed up in town?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Yep! Just waiting him out, brother just waiting him out.\&quot; <br />
Last edited by Jagan on 06-23-2004 at 04:32 PM <br />
06-23-2004 04:22 PM <br />
Jagan <br />
Bard of Shade, Third Order <br />
Registered: Jan 2003 <br />
Location: Byrendell, home of the brave <br />
Posts: 334 <br />
The Gargoyle is a magical being that guards the broken bridge that floats high above the world and leads one to the ladder into the mystical territory that is Xian Ra. Some said he was once a wizard that had been cursed by Demons. His magic remained but he could not move. Cursed and trapped, he cast his evil spells on travellers who tried to pass. <br />
DigMeUp knew powerful magic too. He used a spell to twist the Gargoyle onto the ladder entrance, effecting a guard, which left him free to hunt. <br />
06-23-2004 04:31 PM <br />
Jagan <br />
Bard of Shade, Third Order <br />
Registered: Jan 2003 <br />
Location: Byrendell, home of the brave <br />
Posts: 334 <br />
About mid-morning the General (G_3),himself, made his way into the small camp. <br />
The three soldiers bided their time all day: regaling each other with tales of adventures they had been on, taking turns patroling the enclave, tending the fire and cooking their meagre provisions. <br />
Then early that evening the enemy was briefly seen but had retreated back into town. <br />
The General went back to base camp and MissFizz, who had arrived a few minutes before, took over watch on the ladder from DigMeUp. <br />
G_3 was in that uneasy place between waking and sleep when the messenger came into his tent and woke him. DigMeUp had sent word that clan chief, YYYYYZZZZ was on his way to try and break XXXXX out of the town. He was at the ladder and most probably would be going through. <br />
G_3 pulled his armour and helmet on and fastened the hilt that sheathed his heavy sword. <br />
When he came up he ladder he saw a melee' of Demons, Necromancerrs and Dark Clerics. <br />
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06-23-2004 04:49 PM <br />
Jagan <br />
Bard of Shade, Third Order <br />
Registered: Jan 2003 <br />
Location: Byrendell, home of the brave <br />
Posts: 334 <br />
He backed off knowing that they were angry and would cast their magic at the first victim they saw. When YYYYZZZZ came through he would be the target of their wrath and they would attach themselves to him. <br />
G_3 waited on the long bridge that was home of the Demon Lord. <br />
Then suddenly he saw XXXXX come by towards the ladder! He ran over to see E.Z.D. fighting YYYYZZZZ and XXXXX. He could hear the loud clanking of metal on metal as swords came to blows and the grunting as the warriors lifted the heavy swords and ducked a hit. He joined the fight. Houdini and Lewd had by this time arrived and were in the midst of the battle. <br />
Monsters were everywhere! Swords were flying! And magic was weakening the warriors and their opponents. <br />
Finally the enemy was vanquished. MissFizz came up the ladder she had been guarding and saw them standing there; E.Z.D., DigMeUp, Houdini, Lewd and G_3 shoulder to shoulder, weary but triumphant. <br />
They were blood-soaked and dirt was crusted into their wounds. <br />
The enemy lay dead at their feet. <br />
At that moment everything had changed. <br />
She helped them pick up fallen gear and weapons and slowly and solemnly they made their way into Town. <br />
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Jagan your lack of respect and desire for new drama in the game as youve shown in your story's thoughtless resurrection and misguided hearsay(you were not there you do not know the facts) has caused me to breach Shadow security and post a story to enlighten everyone of the true facts. <br />
This quote was in response to a new player that fealt intimidated by the awesome levels of ctc members and my response back to him/her. <br />
originally posted by StormLrd on Shadow Clans board, Clan section Members only <br />
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<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;4/25/2005 1:09 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(20 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.20 in reply to 576.19&nbsp;<br />
As you can see I have had to put up with a lot from those guys from the start. And it is&nbsp;all from the same faction Mardi, Stormlord, CQ, Twi and Obi. <br />
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Bleeeh!!!<br />
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If you feel this should not be on your board, please delete it. It's all old vitriole anyway.&nbsp; Lol<br />
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Happy happy happy thoughts.<br />
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Edited 25/04/2005 04:43 ET ET by EJagana&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;4/25/2005 11:46 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(21 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.21 in reply to 576.20&nbsp;Oh and Cat, when I get a bit stronger, lets go on a balor hunt. Even with a lich in tow it will be a time consuming hunt, though. It took Jagan two hours to solo one of those guys. Even a strong lich will take an hour plus pot dropping. These guys are big, strong, kind of dumb galoots who chuck heavy boulders at you. But their aim is bad so although they pack a wallop, they miss a lot!! <br />
Edited 25/04/2005 14:50 ET ET by EJagana&nbsp;</p>

<p>Think I already Read some of that, but yet more was new. See, that's that tricky fine line I bound Myself up in. I barely used other people's names in my so called stories and when I did they were either friends or creditted with more virtue than I really believed they should have, lmao! <br />
No worries about the reprints, they're just as harmless here as they were there. It's all in what people Let affect them. Btw, my new custom title, thus far is: \&quot;YAY I GOT MY CUSTOM TITLE\&quot;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/25/2005 6:31 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(23 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.23 in reply to 576.22&nbsp;Correction, the Current Title is Coffee Achiever of Zanden! <br />
I'm doing better with my own titles, that are too silly to argue with. <br />
Maybe I was re-reading the wrong posts all at once, but all of them pointed to a real lack of ability To jest, so I've settled the debate. <br />
Especially within myself. <br />
Sure I'll still Jest, there are plenty of people on that board who are funny as hell, without the title.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/22/2005 4:23 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(24 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.24 in reply to 576.23&nbsp;*Nope Sorry, to recap, the CatDrgN has returned, Shade Jester was too much an honor to give up for ANY GDAMNED REASON!* {Here's a little something I printed up for the Shade Site to dwell on.} \&quot; <br />
The Shade Board &gt; Shade &gt; Clans &gt; TRK - The neutral clan<br />
CatDrgN<br />
Shade Jester<br />
Location: On the Hot Tin Roof Sunday School House Rock Star Hall of Fame and Fortune 500!<br />
Jest the Fine Print <br />
\&quot;The jester is an elusive character. <br />
The European words used to denote him can now seem as nebulous as they are numerous, reflecting the mercurial man behind them: fool, buffoon, clown, jongleur, jogleor, joculator, sot, stultor, scurra, fou, fol, truhan, mimus, histrio, morio, {CatDrgN/BarnCat/Trik, etc}. He can be any of these, while the German word Narr is not so much a stem as the sturdy trunk of a tree efflorescent with fool vocabulary. The jester's quicksilver qualities are equally difficult to pin down, but nevertheless not beyond definition. {Go ahead, define em, I triple dog doogie howser md-Dare ya!} <br />
In Chinese there is no direct translation of the English \&quot;jester,\&quot; no single word that to the present-day Chinese conjures an image as vividly as \&quot;court jester,\&quot; fou du roi, or Hofnarr would to a Westerner. <br />
In Chinese the jester element often has to be singled out according to context, although the key character you does seem to have referred specifically to jesters, originally meaning somebody who would use humor to mock and joke, who could speak without causing offense, and who also had the ability to sing or dance: <br />
\&quot;The you was also allowed a certain privilege, that is, his 'words were without offence' . . . but the you could not offer his remonstrances in earnest, he had to make use of jokes, songs and dance.\&quot; The term is often combined with other characters giving differing shades to his jesterdom. {Shade to the Jesterwhuzzat?} <br />
Perhaps the earliest antecedents of the European court jester were the comic actors of ancient Rome. {The ones who killed Caesar!? A rrriot! And the Punchline, to Die for!} <br />
An individual court jester in Europe could emerge from a wide range of backgrounds: an erudite but nonconformist university dropout {Welll..,}, a monk thrown out of a priory for nun frolics{Heheheheh}, a jongleur with exceptional verbal or physical dexterity{Indubitably!}, or the apprentice of a village blacksmith whose fooling amused a passing nobleman. {Hold thy noseth anear the nobleman a'passing} <br />
Just as a modern-day television stand-up comedian might begin his career on the pub and club circuit, so a would-be jester could make it big time in court if he was lucky enough to be spotted. In addition, a poet, musician, or scholar could also become a court jester. {I'm not spotted, this is called Agouti} <br />
The recruiting of jesters was tremendously informal and meritocratic, perhaps indicating greater mobility and fluidity in past society than is often supposed. A man with the right qualifications might be found anywhere: in Russia \&quot;they were generally selected from among the older and uglier of the serf-servants, and the older the fool or she-fool was, the droller they were supposed and expected to be. The fool had the right to sit at table with his master, and say whatever came into his head.\&quot; {On the Shade Board and many other websites though this is a little known factor and should be lent discretion and moderation in usage, if at all. Blablablah ƒ&thorn;嬬&thorn;ø_&ordf;&not;&not; with that I got one thing ta say! It's ... \&quot;cornholio\&quot;} <br />
Of at least equal importance with his entertainer's cap was the jester's function as adviser and critic. {Pssst!} <br />
This is what distinguishes him from a pure entertainer who would juggle batons, swallow swords {AHAGH! Nope}, or strum on a lute or a clown who would play the fool simply to amuse people. {You mean there are other reasons?} <br />
The jester everywhere employed the same techniques to carry out this delicate role, and it would take an obtuse king or emperor not to realize what he was driving at, since \&quot;other court functionaries cooked up the king's facts for him before delivery; the jester delivered them raw.\&quot; {Note: Sometimes the King didnt LIKE them raw, and cooked the Jester, lmao!} <br />
It is in the nature of jesters to speak their minds when the mood takes them, regardless of the consequences. <br />
They are neither calculating nor circumspect, and this may account for the \&quot;foolishness\&quot; often ascribed to them. {Hwell yeah y'know.} <br />
Jesters are also generally of inferior social and political status and are rarely in a position (and rarely inclined) to pose a power threat. They have little to gain by caution and little to lose by candor--apart from liberty, livelihood, and occasionally even life, which hardly seems to have been a deterrent. They are peripheral to the game of politics, and this can reassure a king that their words are unlikely to be geared to their own advancement. Jesters are not noted for flattery or fawning. The ruler can be isolated from his courtiers and ministers, who might conspire against him. The jester too can be an isolated and peripheral figure somehow detached from the intrigues of the court, and this enables him to act as a kind of confidant. {In Other words, this is also like a Neutrality thingy. I Know Alot, but say very little.} <br />
The jester also had humor at his disposal. He could soften the blow of a critical comment in a way that prevented a dignified personage from losing face. {A face is a horrible thing to lose, it's one of the few things that keeps your food in when chewing!} <br />
Humor is the great defuser of tense situations. Among the Murngin tribe of Australia it is the duty of the clown to act outrageously, ludicrously imitating a fight if men begin to quarrel. In making them laugh at him, he distracts their attention from their own fight and dispels their aggression. {Heh, I tried that once, Mom and Dad were having a tiff, so I stood behind Mom and imitated her berating Dad once, Dad cracked up, got slapped, me too, in the end we both agreed humor had it's place} <br />
Now, though laughter may be regarded as a trivial matter, and an emotion frequently awakened by buffoons, actors or fools, it has a certain imperious force of its own which it is very hard to resist. . . . {Resist if you can, omg you're resisting? Resistance is Futile, fine, ta Rak with you...,} <br />
It frequently turns the scale in matters of great importance. {Great Taste, Less Filling!} <br />
The foolishness of the jester, whether in his odd appearance or his levity, implies that he is not passing judgment from on high, and this may be less galling than the \&quot;holier than thou\&quot; corrective of an earnest adviser. One of the most effective techniques the jester uses to point out his master's folly is allowing him to see it for himself. <br />
Rather than contradicting the king, the jester will agree with a harebrained scheme so wholeheartedly that the suggestion is taken to a logical extreme, highlighting its stupidity. {WAR! YES KILL! DESTROY! RUIN IT FOR EVERYONE! BREAK PEOPLE'S FEELINGS! Wait, who they attacking, ...[Message truncated]View Full Message&nbsp;{Will have it later!}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;MrGLaD &nbsp;5/23/2005 2:18 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(25 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.25 in reply to 576.24&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
There are times when it seems like I'm running around in circles, pissing on fires that've already been put quite out, thank you very much, but no thanks damn you!&nbsp;<br />
There can be only one!!! Shade Jester that is. That one would be, at the least, clever enough to read this.<br />
;-P&nbsp;<br />
ANYway... I find that the fires I've pissed on are often dealt with and WELL dealt with elsewhere. There can be and is only one! You my friend are The CatDrgn! The Shade Jester!! Look at the pathos such a title stirred up in your own&nbsp;heart! (Talk about your hot knives in the bowels!) LMGDARTFOGDI!!<br />
Are you seriously trying to make me believe that you find me? ME?!! Intensely STUPID enough to want that sort of title? You are not mad my friend. You ARE a fool, though you deny it. A Jester IS a fool. A buffoon. A scaramouche. That's why he's funny. That's why we laugh. Because it HURTS! We laugh at the pain in others because we're so damned desperate to avoid taking a look at the horrible pain, fear and secret longing that we treasure so perversly deep, DEEP within ourselves. <br />
We are ALL fools in that we try so hard to seem something other than who and what we truly are. <br />
I am Phillip. In Shade I am known as GLaD or GL@DIUS. (and occasionally Cor Mac) I feel lonely sometimes. Lonely and bitterly afraid of who I am NOT! Confused and frightened by the fact that NONE of my childhood dreams came true. Not even one...<br />
BUT!!! I know WHO I am now. What I or anyone else ever imagined at, or for, or TO, or UPON, me is completely meaningless and irrelevant. Whom I care for is lucky and cursed. Who I befriend is doomed and blessed. I am just myself. Nothing less and nothing more. <br />
You know what though? That's really COOL!! Cause I'm alright. <br />
And ya know what, Barn, Cat, Chat? So're you. (=-)</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;5/23/2005 2:36 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;MrGLaD &nbsp;(26 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.26 in reply to 576.25&nbsp;NICE!!! (I like this secret message business!! Hehe) <br />
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Edited 23/05/2005 17:42 ET ET by EJagana&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/23/2005 2:54 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(27 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.27 in reply to 576.26&nbsp;*That's intense, actually, the one reason I took it back was the one reason I let it go. Screw the fact I'm not funny 100% of the time. If I'm Irritating people that's almost as good, come what may, to forceful title removal, to outright being banned, come what may. Brrrrr-ing it you B&thorn;çªåßßß all of ya. Actually, it was a few wise words lent down upon me that said something like this: \&quot;Look upon it as an honor, not a responsibility\&quot; Booyah, big thanks to you know who you are. <br />
{Secret Messages? Huh?}<br />
Interesting to see I brought up a depth of emotion with the short tale format of venting. Kinda embarassed actually, heh. I try not to have too many emotions, as Emotions is like slitting your wrists and swimming with sharks and pirahnas, not good in this world and times. <br />
Funny how we grow as a Player and a Person within this goofy little online game, huh?* <br />
{Next, we read of the Bards of Shade}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;MrGLaD &nbsp;5/23/2005 3:18 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(28 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.28 in reply to 576.27&nbsp;Emotions are the things that make us who we are. If I say, \&quot; Wow! I feel really warm and happy that you care for me.\&quot; Chances are very small that anyone's going to wack me up-side the head with a club. Anyone who does , however, has just demonstrated to me that he or she is terrified of their OWN emotions AND of expressing them. <br />
My fear of self is lower than it used to be. With constant diligence it will continue to become lower and lower.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/23/2005 3:47 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;MrGLaD &nbsp;(29 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.29 in reply to 576.28&nbsp;*What I am now, what I could be, what I Should be, what I gotta watch out for becoming, what I might be had things gone differently, What I am to myself, what I represent to others, it's a heavy thing to try to calculate and conceptualize. <br />
Makes me wanna fade into a mist of nothingness, beyond expectation and identity, out of reach of obligation and assumption. <br />
I'm seeing a very finefine line between giving a damn what people think and letting that control how I handle things, lol. Sometimes there's trouble making that distinction.*<br />
{I know that's kinda not a Shade Proclamation, but this Is kinda an interesting look at how the Player affects the Character, and rice rersa}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;MrGLaD &nbsp;5/23/2005 4:21 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(30 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.30 in reply to 576.29&nbsp;Probably why I have logged onto shade just long enough to change my name back to GLaD in the last Five or six days. LMAO! I'm becoming very tired and bored with shade. Strange as that seems. I love the shade board, but the game itself has simply become...unfulfilling? (:-{(&gt;&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>{Every title hangs heavily on the brow, Jesters, and as we see here, Bards too! Popularity contest results almost Always differ from title aptitude results, people don't want character and talent, they want cool.}</p>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>{Continued from 1st truncate, 2nd ream lol, Mardi preaches Respect?}</p>

<p>#28 on: 05/10/04 at 8:48pm &raquo; <br />
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*sighs* <br />
Ok I'm only gonna go through this once. <br />
The Friday night before Easter I went alone(foolish) as a level 12 onto the Xian Trail to backup my clan brother Mardi who was trapped on the xian side of the ladder to xian. After crossing the gargoyle bridge and heading to the up side of that ladder i past Digemup at that time level 20. When i got to it there was an undead player blocking anyone coming up that ladder. I didnt have to wait to be attacked when I walked up I was attacked from the jump. I returned the favor and while doing so Digem came up from below and started attacking as well (he's lich) i continued my attack on the undead char. Then a third party popped up(someone who had quit in that room and who was called for precisely this situation. It was another lich this one level 12 female who also proceeded to attack. <br />
So in the battle that continued i somehow got to the south side of ladder(the blocking position) the undead was to the west and had 3 creatures including the gargoyle holding him against me. Dig was directly south using mage wrath, the 3rd was to the east also using mage wrath. I continued my attack on the undead knowing he had no way to replenish the potions i was forcing him to take. Both the lichs and the undead attacked me and i had no trouble keeping up with the damage with gold pots and replacing them and still attacking the undead. Somewhere along the way the undead fellow must have got desperate and either the level 12 lich was a second phone of the undead or in communication with it. Because the lich pulled a desperate move to save the undead and cast twist of fate on me. As quickly as i realized i had been twisted and retaliated with wrath myself the level 12 had already taken a potion. so now i was on the east side of the conflict and dig moved over realizing it and continued his attack. Now this entire battle had now lasted over 2hrs and yet i was still fighting. <br />
This is when i made my mistake. Still not understanding where exactly my bro was i stepped through the ladder to the xian side into the blocking position preventing anyone from the side i had exited from coming through. Now i was blocked unless i teleported back to byr just like mardi and thats the mistake i made. <br />
Anyways the next 2hrs.... <br />
When i arrived on that side it was deserted except for 2 dark clerics and a nercomancer, no sign of mardi ( so foolishly i called him from my other phone and being the bro he is he logged back in). Mardi reappeared directly north of one of the attacking clerics and as he did the guests began to arrive. Didnt know at first all who had come to the ambush but within moments there were now 5 ctc in the room with me and mardi and 2 dark clerics and a necromancer. <br />
Mardi killed the northern cleric that was attacking me stepping above. he had 2 ctc on him. i had one on me believe it was ezd. plus the dark cleric below. the other two were moving into positions on me and mardi as well. <br />
At about this time nextal strikes mardi with the server demon and as a result he dies. I immediatly step over his gear as he vanishes picking up what i can but now i got 3 on me and two working on the cleric to get into a forth position. Some how someone moved or something and i was able to get to the west side of ladder (of course it was blocked from going back through later i found out it was imfizz) and slowly i worked my self south to the bottom trying to basically work my way back around to dart across bridge and into the open where i could make either xian teleport or log out safely. <br />
I got 4 around me and the other two were moving in to reinforce the others. I twisted the southern one stepped east and took two potions and when i recovered from my pack i had one opening south so i stepped to the wall. Then another dropped south blocking my east run so i was encased in 3 directions with the wall to my back. This is when i made my final mistake. They were not doing that much damage to me so i trusted to the fates and logged out hoping that my char would leave before it was killed. I was unsuccessful. <br />
There were G3, Digem, Lewd, ezd(i think may have been the other e something ctc), virus, and blocking ladder from other side was imfizz. <br />
Look up the levels on your own but I was the lowest level of the 6, and other than the 30 mins that mardi was in the game i held them for four hours. <br />
After a little thinking later i realized i might have had an out. And i also realized if i had of stayed and continued the fight eventually i might have been able to escape as they got tired or something because in attacks they were doing they didnt stand a chance killing me. <br />
----EDITED FOR CLAN REASONS--- <br />
Keep your story's to facts bard and let the dead rest! <br />
Have alittle respect will ya  <br />
__________________<br />
{Now keep in mind as I relay here, this from a guy who masqueraded as a legal official to send a fake subpeona or something to Cosmic Infinity Game Administration? Totally someone we should take behavioral advice from.}</p>
<div class="sig">{Shade Happens!}</div>&quot;
&quot;162&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>{2nd truncate, 2nd ream, cont,Def: Jester.}</p>

<p>{WAR! YES KILL! DESTROY! RUIN IT FOR EVERYONE! BREAK PEOPLE'S FEELINGS! Wait, who they attacking, sheee hwell in that case go right on ahead!} <br />
The king can then decide for himself that maybe it wasn't such a good idea after all. {As if there are bad ideas?} <br />
The jester is in a sense on the side of the ruler. {Uh this being Zanden, with side errands for Chaos and Grimm, for a price, lol} The relationship was often very close and amiable, and the jester was almost invariably a cherished rather than a tolerated presence. {The jury's still mum on this one, lol, so far so good.} <br />
This leads to the kindliness of jesters: they could be biting in their attacks, but there is usually an undercurrent of good-heartedness and understanding to their words. If they talk the king out of slicing up some innocent, it is not only to save him from the king's wrath but also to save the king from himself--they can be the only ones who will tell him he suffers from moral halitosis. {I'm writing those last two words DOWN!} <br />
The jester is also perceived as being on the side of the people, the little man fighting oppression by the powerful. By fooling wisely (\&quot;en folastrant sagement\&quot;), the jester often won favor among the people (\&quot;gaigna de grace parmy le peuple\&quot;). <br />
In the folk perception of southern India a king was hardly considered a king without his jester, and the continuing appeal of the court jester in India, in stories and comic books, is perhaps equaled only in Europe. He may have disappeared from the courts and corridors of power, but he still has a powerful hold on the collective imagination. Yet he is no rebel or revolutionary. His detached stance allows him to take the side of the victim in order to curb the excesses of the system without ever trying to overthrow it--his purpose is not to replace one system with another, but to free us from the fetters of all systems. {This might explain my odd habit of leaping out in front of level twentysomething juggernauts rumbling toward player/characters around half their levels.., This or I'm just a not very smart type a guy}} <br />
Quotes on Clowns and Tricksters: <br />
Clowns are rarely asked what they're up to, and seldom listened to when they're asked. {Hear Hear! Hear what? Here? Where? Huh?} <br />
For many Native American societies, the culture hero was often both the source of good things in life and a trickster or fool who delighted in showing people that they were not as important or as smart as they thought they were. {Which is pretty easy to do, because well face it folks, alot of you aren't, you're Okay Dokay I think, but in the end, you are a collection of pixels, programs, differentials in transmission and reception protocols with personalities added in, lol, deal with it} <br />
A trickster is a teacher by his actions. He exposes human weaknesses by his own foolishness as a lesson to the listener. {I'm a great example of where a big mouth will get ya} <br />
About Clowns: <br />
He always has to be open and expose his own vulnerability to the audience. He risks being accepted and applauded or being rejected each time he exposes his painted face and baggy trousers, he is openly showing what he is and not hiding behind a mask of respectability. He cannot help but be the centre of attention. A clown is like a child, innocent, accepting people and things as they are and finding simple joy in all he meets. <br />
{Let's hear it for TRIK! People think his job is easy? Oh hell no! Btw dude, get well quick! If you havent already that is, stay well now? er, yeah, Laters!}<br />
__________________<br />
{Trk}: Trik's Brigade! </p>
 
<p>{I can see where I've lost my way now, but is it too late to return, minus my serious? I can cleanse myself of concern, but the landscape there is still a mess. And that bunch gladly guillotines jesters routinely.}</p>
<div class="sig">{Shade Happens!}</div>&quot;
&quot;162&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>{A Bard and a Jester talked me back into it, at least for awhile.}</p>

<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;\&quot;Shade Jester\&quot; &amp; Other Titles.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/24/2005 8:00 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;MrGLaD &nbsp;(31 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.31 in reply to 576.30&nbsp;*Common complaint there lately. Lack of Hints, no updates, rumors on bannings, general miscontent, etc. <br />
Me, I does what I does no matter how many of those ð¶ßª&thorn;ß lay back, ™&thorn;çª and moan and call me a ð¶ßª&thorn;. <br />
I don't Have as much playing time as the Late Level 20 Titans, but I make that pictures in head thing happen to myself, Idea!, and then follow it up by going someplace and doing something myself or posting it on board so someone else can give it a go. <br />
The secret to keeping the fires of shade passion glowing brightly is farting around, totally, natural gass heating, lol.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;MrGLaD &nbsp;5/24/2005 3:01 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(32 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.32 in reply to 576.31&nbsp;Yeah. I just need to wander. I got almost of the anyway to XianRa. Then psyched myself out of going the last little way by deciding I'd never make it across the last bridge past the Balor thingy. It was depressing. I don't get any pressure from 44 but I got so much from Abel when I was in GRM, \&quot;practice! Hunt! Get ready for the portal atempt!!\&quot; Like I Give a shit! It's a FECKING GAME!! Sorry just neede to vent. lol Anyways I guest part of it's the old \&quot;lingering creeping Malaonaise\&quot; thing. I've just lost my passion for the game. I love somne of the people I've met in the game, but.............&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;5/24/2005 4:00 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;MrGLaD &nbsp;(33 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.33 in reply to 576.32&nbsp;<br />
There's balors on the Xian bridge now?!!!!<br />
&nbsp;If you mean the Shade demon lord, he is not too bad. He is very susceptible to baiting, if your phone is fast enough you can move past him, otherwise you can just bait him away. What level are you and what gear do you have? If you have decent gear you should not even get hit for too much damage. &nbsp;He is a monster you can practice classic baiting technique with. (And believe me there lots out there could stand to learn it. ) RAIVEN will take you hunting there on a Sunday if you want. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;MrGLaD &nbsp;5/24/2005 4:56 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(34 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.34 in reply to 576.33&nbsp;Yah, I think it's just the Demon Lord. I wouldn't worry TOO much as I'm Lvl 11 With NSDM, Chaosshield, BP helm and a screamer, BUT I have T-Mob so my server does the oddest things at the ODDest times!! Lmao! Sometimes it works fine, other times it's almost a full minute between move and attack cycles!!! VERY disturbing when that happens in the tree!!!<br />
Those damned dark clerics are no fun either. I went thru like 4 or 5 Gpots one night, hit that summabitch for 'bout 3-400 hp and he STILL refused to politely drop dead!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;(:-D<br />
Edited 24/05/2005 19:59 ET ET by MrGLaD <br />
Edited 24/05/2005 20:01 ET ET by MrGLaD&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/24/2005 5:10 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;MrGLaD &nbsp;(35 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.35 in reply to 576.34&nbsp;*Not to worry, I've Rarely been motivated there. I exist to take up space, to affect small microcosmic changes within the game's evolution and to put the \&quot;Laughter into Slaughter\&quot;. I Found direction, it's to follow what I THINK is the game's natural order of missions / progression / etc. Things are clicking together there, patterns are forming, the grand scheme is revealed bit by tiny bit and each answer solved grows two or more questions back like a Hydra. Trust me, aint nothing Shade can throw at me that can come near equal the horror that is my so-called real life.* <br />
{And remember, It's not the Size of the Character, or Chr-Actor?, it's How you Play it!}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;MrGLaD &nbsp;5/24/2005 8:11 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(36 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.36 in reply to 576.35&nbsp;Or as I'm fond of saying, \&quot;It's not the size of the character, it's how you play with it!!! LMAOOTBTTV&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;5/24/2005 10:22 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;MrGLaD &nbsp;(37 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.37 in reply to 576.36&nbsp;<br />
Yeah those clerics an be a b.i.t.c.h. to kill because they heal themselves. If you are going toe to toe with them, it depends how much life&nbsp;drain, leech or whatever the heck it is&nbsp;(?)&nbsp;they cast. They can go down in just few minutes or it can be a battle that takes a whole pack of pots. Lol.&nbsp;<br />
Edited 25/05/2005 01:24 ET ET by EJagana&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/25/2005 8:39 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;EJagana &nbsp;(38 of 38)&nbsp;&nbsp;576.38 in reply to 576.37&nbsp;*I usually hit one Dark Cleric Speedbump just coming off the ladder to Xian proper, but instead he was an awesome no-show, so instead I got to further \&quot;product test\&quot; a new toy on some necros. {Well you know the rest, but that was hella fun! The Black Pearl Demon Staff definitely rocks the party. I could get to Level 12 in 2 - 3 days \&quot;Borrowing\&quot; it. Oddly, it has the mysterious ability to suddenly transform into a Brutal Broadsword once exposed to direct Chatroom. Guess this helps deflect the beggers.} CatDrgN - Shade Jester and Hand of Slighter.*</p>
 
<p>{A Bard and a Jester, two of my dearest freinds, reviewing these writings, that set me back up on my feet so we could all enjoy the Shadequake together lol. The common sentiment of losing passion for the game is a long ringing knell, an ever tolling bell, a high way to hell, in a handbasket, in a game of the phone of the cell.}</p>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;The warm rosy feeling is briefly interfered by a quick missive sent by my Dark Courier, evidently it seems the Archival loads are too much to carry over at once, it'll have to bring them over piecemeal, increasing his risk of being noticed doing it from where he's doing it from. I tell ...it lol not to worry, nobody knows who's paying the wage for this dirty deed. Nobody need connect matters with me at all. This messenger has handed me the story of itself, I hand it back saying you be the one to post it, with my blessing. This transporter of storied records and recorded stories has gotten distracted by the nonessentials, wanting to just up and tell off some of the squalorous citizenry there with a what for and a how to lol. I gently urge otherwise, shouting at bad smells will not make them lessen, lecturing the weather will not decrease it.
<div class="sig">{Shade Happens!}</div>&quot;
&quot;153&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>{Brief rescue from an almost unnecessary truncate lol} </p>

<p>\&quot;Meanwhile, Liege Maximo secretly develops a new plan for conquest &amp; revenge. He designs a new type of Decepticon, stronger, faster, tougher, and complete with enough firepower to kill a guardian. He prepares to begin a war that will consume the whole planet.\&quot; </p>

<p>{See? There really wasn't that much more to include, but talkcity's a wimp lol so talkcity left the tiniest tail tip in the door to try screeching about, but I aint havin that, nuh uh, and I'll go ahead and get the rest, take forever for Aluminus to even get it into first gear on this lol.}</p>
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&quot;153&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>And now You know, The Rest Of the story Tranformers TransPhorum!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;How well do you know your Transformers </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;3/28/2006 11:24 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(16 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;513.16 in reply to 513.15&nbsp;Agghhhh! That is a LOT of information. Maybe I should just try to acquire some episodes or something. Should I ever feel overly compelled to, of course. It's not like the transformers are going anywhere these days. They're pretty much rutted where they are, or will become more popular and therefore more accessible when the movie comes out. Er, there is a movie coming out still, right? I think I remember something about a movie. <br />
It's supposed to be 11 degrees celsius today! Why is it soooo coooolld?! I'm going to bed, hoping hopefully that a coupla cats will want my warmth and lie nearby so I can steal this warmth instead. Aqrn out. Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4/2/2006 3:45 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(17 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;513.17 in reply to 513.16&nbsp;&gt;Yyyup, should still be TF Live Action Movie 2007, probably now 2008. The original release date work out much better because the original animated 80's version starts out with \&quot;It is the year 2005, ...\&quot; @005 arrived and was a huuuge dissappointment to me, even as an adult, because the treacherous decepticons have Not indeed retaken their homeworld, and forced the autobots to stage operations from secret headquarters on two of cybertron's moons.&lt; <br />
There's also Unicron, Hail fenderslaggin Unicron!&lt; </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;4/6/2006 9:04 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(18 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;513.18 in reply to 513.17&nbsp;LOL! Maybe in the future you will take the decepticons back to 2005 and they will ravage the universe. The world will feel the pain you have held all these long months, and it will shudder. Unicron will be born out of the sun, and the sun will be extinguished by its own envy. And then, the dark spark will shatter Unicron and be free again. Lasercore and the benevolent sparks will be destroyed anew, and darkness will come. And from the dark spark will be reborn AluminusKann. Or if you rather, Metatron. <br />
Drums please....<br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4/11/2006 2:02 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(19 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;513.19 in reply to 513.18&nbsp;Sinister:&gt; She knows too much, she should be silenced. No mere mortal is meant to contain the knowledge of the allspark, twould drive them mad. Shear Luna-C:&gt; This is an issue, but the killing is needless, but if it was could I do it? But why do it? I like killing, but why her? Aluminus Kann:&gt; No, I have a far better plan in mind, disinformation will throw her off our trail, I'll return soon enough with the answer to all our problems! </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4/11/2006 2:07 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(20 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;513.20 in reply to 513.18&nbsp;Transformers From Uncyclopedia, &gt;A reputable information source!&lt; the content-free <br />
Full! Contentful? Full of real content!&lt; encyclopedia. <br />
Created by Quintesson engineers, a transformer is a simple though complicated electrical device designed to transfer energon from one circuit to another paramagnetically. Transformers are often utilized in conversion between high &amp; low and wide &amp; thin voltages. These devices are also used in changing impedance, as well as producing electrical isolation between circuits and their psychiatric problems. Relative motion of the parts of the transformer is not required for transfer of energy notwithstanding, the apparatus is in fact capable of changing into random mechanical constructs by means of Mr.Fusion and the Flux Capacitor. <br />
The Autobots contain hidden voice modules programmed by Hitler to channel messages to his secret ninja polar bear force on the North Pole. Such directives included persuading them to carry hockey sticks and refrain from showering. <br />
The polar bears eventually became Cancanadians, dictators of Mars, whose national sport is hockey, a game played by shooting raccoons out of cannons. Autobots were discontinued in 1988 due to Winston Churchill's winning field goal of Superbowl XIIV. <br />
Decepticons are similar to Autobots in likeness and appearance, except they turn into guns and wear purple ####. These firearms became popular toys in the 80s, commonly brandished by children to provoke police officers into shooting them. <br />
Both Decepticon &amp; Autobot forces were sworn bitter(sweet) enemies, until the monster planet Unicron ate them all in the summer of 2005 as it made its gravitational pass through the Cybertronic solar system while on extended galactic tour with Planet X promoting the MoonBabies album. A mockumentary was also assembled in 1987 by Dreamworks SKG based on this interstellar event, called Transformers: The Movie. The film is generally regarded as Orson Welles' greatest work and a milestone in the history of Steven Spielberg's directing career. Recently featured in the Top Ten. <br />
Retrieved from \&quot;http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Transformers\&quot; This page was last modified 00:44, 25 March 2006. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;4/11/2006 4:36 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(21 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;513.21 in reply to 513.20&nbsp;I'm prrrretty sure Winston Churchill wasn't alive in 1988, but the rest is fair game! Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4/22/2006 5:03 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(22 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;513.22 in reply to 513.21&nbsp;&gt;It's all about the game, and how you play it..., sorry, the Shadean Raiven put that song back in my pnemonic audio loops. Her, yes her.&lt; </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/19/2006 3:59 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(23 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;513.23 in reply to 513.22&nbsp; In the spirit of the Star Trek Encyclopedia, a reference source solely about the \&quot;official\&quot; storylines, categorized by characters, technology, places, etc. <br />
I have no episode synopses, tech specs, or toy information. How should the US Cartoon continuity be divided on this site? 3 continuities: <br />
Generation 1 (original cartoon)<br />
Beast Wars<br />
Beast Machines<br />
2 continuities:<br />
Generation 1 and Beast Wars<br />
Beast Machines<br />
2 continuities:<br />
Generation 1<br />
Beast Wars and Beast Machines<br />
It should all be one continuity <br />
Other: Please elaborate in email <br />
First created 8/3/95<br />
[text-only version also available] <br />
Transformers On-Line Encyclopedia: Main Address: <a href="http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Station/6563/index.html">http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Station/6563/index.html</a> <br />
Kann admires muchly the work that went into this site, yes. Kann Smash <br />
puny site hating not likers who not like the site Kann bring you, yes. Kann referring to self in third person broken english as result side effect of much spiked energon cocktails and much of not enough the sleeping, yes. the yes, yes. that inspired from the Megatron talking from self imposed Beast Wars/Machines marathon Kann puts recently myself through currently presently.&lt; </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;6/6/2006 11:25 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(24 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;513.24 in reply to 513.23&nbsp;Man, that was a confusing post until I hit the link. Yowch. Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6/10/2006 4:55 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(25 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;513.25 in reply to 513.24&nbsp;&gt;Sorray, webtv cut and paste's a bit crude and lumpy, lol, in it's consistency.&lt; <br />
That's alot of catching up on old posts tonight, phorms, we done good. <br />
Bad news is I do think I did see a reference to a Transformers Time Wars storyline already , we're no longer original. I gotta get a plan B. After... I recharge.&lt; </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/16/2006 3:16 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(26 of 26)&nbsp;&nbsp;513.26 in reply to 513.25&nbsp;Main Page From Teletraan-1: The Transformers Wiki Welcome to Teletraan-1: The Transformers Wiki, <br />
the fan-maintained database of Transformers knowledge that anyone can edit! Top-Level Categories <br />
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Ratchet is the Autobots' Chief Medical Officer. If something's broke, he can fix it. Ratchet is known for his irreverent bedside manner; he loves having a good time, and his party-loving nature has given him a dry wit. He attaches little importance to his job, though this does not detract from the quality of his work, and believes he is expendable. Optimus Prime has trouble convincing Ratchet that this is far from the truth. Although he's a healer, Ratchet often finds himself on the front lines of combat and, on occasion, the last hope the Autobots have. These pressures are sometimes too much for him to handle, but Ratchet ultimately never gives up.(continued...) Retrieved from \&quot; <a href="http://transformers.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page">http://transformers.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page</a> \&quot; <br />
I've never felt confortable contributing info to a site anyone can edit, just too risky. Editting is for mods and admin, otherwise it's asking for site wreckers, this one's a good reading though. The graphics on it took a nosedive sometime last week, but it looks like some of them are back, they might have underestimated the bandwidth needs of such popular and hotlinked graphics goodies. Pictures here you won't find anywhere else. Not in this amount.&lt;</p>
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&quot;38&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;]\\[:]SHAD0WRUN: Tolkien's Dream Reborn![</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8/19/2005 7:05 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;746.1&nbsp;A Foreward:<br />
[]\&quot;Mistakes of the past will not be repeated, no matter who has to suffer or die for them. We Run the Shadows, that dark spot that looks over the shoulders of the walkers of nighttime trails. We are Tolkien's Dream Reborn, a New Fellowship fighting an old battle in new modern times. We'll have and keep honor, we'll not stand for underhanded acts from or against ourselves. We shall only maintain healthy beneficial alliances. Others must learn on their own what it means when even the Shadows leave them alone in the dark, the rest can only know the frustration of searching and stumbling through the blackness. The Goodness in Darkness is our power.\&quot;[] <br />
]C0BALT[, to his clan, at Hobbiton, shortly before The Evening of Soil.<br />
CryptoKnight, the ]Cobalt[Manticore]  \&quot;I heard that!\&quot; </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8/19/2005 7:21 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;746.2 in reply to 746.1&nbsp;LOTRevolution!: A Board of the Rings, Fansite for the players of Verizon's LOTR Games. :: : Leaders, Officers &amp; Members :: CLANS Board, :: ]\\[ ]Cobalt['s ]Neutrals[ ]\\[<br />
Poll Question: What would you consider Your Alignment?<br />
Noble, Good and Light, Fighting for Right! (0 votes, 0%)<br />
Decent folk, helpful to most, friended to most. (1 vote, 50%)<br />
Kinda Okay, allied to one or two clans. (0 votes, 0%)<br />
Just my clan and our allied force. The rest? Pfft! (0 votes, 0%)<br />
Nuetral, we try to be friends to all. Reasonably. (1 vote, 50%)<br />
Don't Trust ANY of these ƒç†®ß! US vs the WORLD! (0 votes, 0%)<br />
Vengeful, anyone crossing us gets terminated! (0 votes, 0%)<br />
Evil, nasty ratbuggers, we make Orcs look Cuddly! (0 votes, 0%)Total <br />
Votes: 2 <br />
]C0BALT[ Site Steward [Site Mod] <br />
]\\[ ]Cobalt['s ]Neutrals[ ]\\[&laquo; <br />
About the ]\\[!: Neutral! Friendship is no sign of alliance. Alliance is no sign of Loyalty. Loyalty to the Game Itself. It's a new year, a new clan, Nocturnal, Natural and Neutral. Not actively recruiting, but if we did? I'll need rules.<br />
Rules? Well..,Avoid fights, if you cant? - Don't get into any fights you can't win, Win with Honor, Lose with Dignity.Handle your own problems, if your problem becomes the Clan's problem, you become the Clan's problem, and there will be ... talks.We're allied with whoever's allied with us, but nobody's obligated. Sides are nothing. Don't get involved in any avoidable conflicts, and above all ENJOY YOURSELVES! If it's becoming unfun, take a break, and come back refreshed and ready for adventure.<br />
But still not actively recruiting, these rules might be tough for some and I'm not looking to lead or follow, this is a clan where the lone wolf solitary types, who can still from time to time hunt well with others, fit in nicely. <br />
]C0BALT[ Site Steward [Site Mod]member Re: ]\\[ ]Cobalt['s ]Neutrals[ ]\\[&laquo; Reply #1 on Jan 4, 2005, 2:13am &raquo; <br />
So long ]/[ Clan. = \&quot;]N[ot getti]N[g i]N[volved i]N[ a]N[y ]N[o]N[se]N[se!\&quot; Hope ]Copper[ doesnt kick my aspects from here to hobbiton, but one of these days I'll settle into a clan. lol. Contact +Booger+ for info on {XFM}. <br />
REDS0NJA Site Wizard [Admin]<br />
]\\[ ]Cobalt['s ]Neutrals[ ]\\[&laquo; Reply #2 on Jan 11, 2005, 2:07pm &raquo; <br />
I voted to help most. but i could hav voted two x'z. the clan i am in (WAR),holds to the principle screw me and die. These are people that i am friends with and respect so i hav there backs. On the other hand I hav my wifes phone now and named her Galadril, so if you see her that is me as well. I brought bac my beloved clan (ELF). so if any are interested i am inrolling again. Loylty is always important. and that said staying out of \&quot;drama\&quot; is important 2. <br />
]C0BALT[ Site Steward [Site Mod]<br />
Re: ]\\[ ]Cobalt['s ]Neutrals[ ]\\[&laquo; Reply #3 on Jan 12, 2005, 9:52pm &raquo; <br />
Oh phew, okay, I thought that was someone else trying to be someone else, lol. Daaaamn these someone's who come into the game being everyone and anyone so someone gets to feeling like thay cant trust noone. Something screwy happened last time I was in {ELF} and it became a death-trap in there. I'm still not quite sure what it was, but I guess that's a good thing. My wife's phone has a Fallback Clan in Both games so if nothing else, I always have a spare clan to go to. <br />
Sorry ta cut out on {WAR} and all but I'm hangin' with the Boog again and you guys have all the help, support &amp; respect you give. <br />
]Respect the Str0ng, Defend the Weak, Rec0gnize y0ur Equals and L00k 0ut f0r #1![ ]SHAD0WRUN:Tolkien'sDreamReborn[ ]Live in the Present, Learn fr0m the Past, Be the Future 0f Middle-Earth![<br />
CryptoKnight, the ]Cobalt[Manticore]  </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8/19/2005 7:37 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;746.3 in reply to 746.1&nbsp;LOTRevolution!: A Board of the Rings, Fansite for the players of Verizon's LOTR Games. :: : Leaders, Officers &amp; Members :: CLANS Board, :: ]/[: Part II, The ]SHADOWRUN[ Clan! <br />
Poll Question: Every man has a price, how are you bought?<br />
Cash, cold hard cash, money turns my gears! (0 votes, 0%)<br />
Gear, the more I have, the less I'll need. (0 votes, 0%)<br />
Experience, knowledge is power, fruits of labor. (0 votes, 0%)<br />
Comradery, Loyalty, Alliance &amp; Lasting Friendships (0 votes, 0%)<br />
Adventure, thrills, meeting goals, achieving deeds (0 votes, 0%)<br />
Opportunity, any of the above, whatever happens! (1 vote, 100%)<br />
All of the above, though maybe not all of the time (0 votes, 0%)<br />
I Cannot Be Bought!!! Nobody, nothing can sway me! (0 votes, 0%)<br />
Total Votes: 1 <br />
]/[: Part II, The ]SHADOWRUN[ Clan! <br />
The ]/[ is Back! Does the name Shadowrun ring a bell? Well if it did, here's some of the ways it might have.<br />
You might be thinking, ......is this a Shadow Clan? Who knows, sure would be interesting to see the Shadows return to LOTR. But well though some of ]\\[ philosophies might echo The Shadow Clans', I can't claim to adhere to all their principles as I don't know them, and have not been recognized by them. That honor is Their's Alone to bestow, and Mine to Accept. I admire alot of their approach, but Most isn't All...That RPG by FASA Corp. Shadowrun? [Damn] close, I've never gotten past character creation, but I got alot of their sourcebooks and collect the fiction based on it too. To get a clearer veiw of what ]\\[ could be about maybe look into that. It could go any direction from there, lol!Something else entirely, maybe a little of each previous mentioned item, but redefined for Middle-Earth. I'm not claiming to be a Shadow Clan, I'm not claiming to be based on anything. The Clan makes the Vision, a collective goal and so far, with just me, the clan is just a name, finding it's feet in uncertain soils. <br />
Not Actively Recruiting, refer to the previously posted ]/[ Thread for the rules &amp; methodology. <br />
Re: ]/[: Part II, The ]SHADOWRUN[ <br />
SHadowRun will be staying open for but a bit longer, then who knows, I'll either stay as is, or join a clan that, like me, is intent on making it all the way to the finish of the game. I have a few tricky conditions though and I'll get into those later. Easy conditions, but who knows.., <br />
Re: ]/[: Part II, The ]SHADOWRUN[ Clan!<br />
Shadowrunners:are goal-orientated, we're gonna last as long as we can, go as far as we can go, and be one of those longest-lasting enduring symbols of true funloving adventury,will recognize obstacles for what they are, difficult levels, difficult players, and other difficulties, and will deal with those within our capabilities,and are respectful to the respectable, friendly to the friendly, but treacherous to the dangerous, and vigilant to almost every aspect of player/character climate.<br />
This all IS IF I keep the Clan going, as a clan it's how we'll play. Our survival will depend on us playing Smarter, not making things Harder. <br />
Re: ]/[: Part II, The ]SHADOWRUN[ Just ta show off a glimpse of the Inspiration for this clan and it's Theme.., <br />
But worst things first:I'm not accepting absolute newbies to the clan yet, previous LOTR or Shade experience preferred, then after we get a few seasoned old codgers, lol, we'll see about takin' on some younguns.I'm still saving up gold and item spares, but it's just enough to keep maybe me and one other person battle-ready.Clan Hunts Can be Done, I'm a solo act most the time, but a thriving pack animal at other times. If you're gonna join soon, make it Real soon, I'm unfortunately vanishing sometime next month to phone bill due-time shutoff. I Played more than I could Pay basically, so verizon's laying the smackdown on me once again. <br />
{Last time this happened, {ORC} clan Gen#1 was left and later disbanded, took a little too long getting back into game} Promise to get back ingame as soon as possible! Play smart, play Safe.<br />
Re: ]/[: Part II, The ]SHADOWRUN[ Current Membership!:<br />
]C0BALT[<br />
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<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;9/20/2005 3:49 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;(4 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;746.4 in reply to 746.3&nbsp;Its the End of the World as We Know it<br />
(and I Feel Fine.)<br />
A Timeline for Shadowrun<br />
Compiled by John Maniha <br />
Additional Formatting by Bryan Jones <br />
HTML conversion by Paolo Marcucci <br />
Late 1990s: <br />
Civil unrest intensifies worldwide. In response to the seemingly indifferent or incompetent governments, corporations begin to take matters into their own hands. Beginning with third world holdings, corporations arm their security personnel with the finest military equipment available. Professional mercenaries are hired on both short and long-term contracts. These new paramilitary assets are transferred to anywhere that civil violence threatens corporate holdings. <br />
1992: <br />
Jeffery Lynch is elected President of the United States. In his inaugural address, he refers to his landslide victory \&quot;as a mandate to cure the ills of the nation and bring a new vitality to America.\&quot; Seeing how easily the voters accept Lynch, Congress quickly falls into step behind his programs. <br />
In Great Britain, A major riot breaks out in South London. <br />
1993: <br />
The first of the Supreme Court justices appointed during the Burger court leaves office. <br />
The Handicappers of America (HA) begins its campaign to protest the abundance of handicapped parking spaces in the U.S. <br />
1994: <br />
Chief Justice Burger of the U.S. Supreme Court retires for health reasons. He is succeeded by Terence Ordell, an outspoken conservative law professor from the East Coast. <br />
1996: <br />
The Summer Olympics are showcased in Atlanta, Georgia. <br />
In Quebec, separatist advocates are finally elected into government positions. <br />
The Mohawk indian tribe begins to kill off the criminal element in its tribal government in order to properly pursue their land claims. <br />
U.S. President Lynch begins a massive program of deregulation. Beginning with the sale of the U.S. Postal service to various private messenger services, Lynch approves the sales of the U.S. Weather Service, Forest Service, Amtrak, and a half-dozen other public services. <br />
1997: <br />
The Shiawase corporation opens a new metallurgical engineering plant. The plant draws huge amounts of power from the regional utility grid. The government-run grid raises its rates for high-load commercial customers, increasing Shiawase's energy costs by more than 550 percent. in less than six months. <br />
1998: <br />
By this year the United States defense establishment has been cut by almost 40%, with even bigger cuts in procurement and R&amp;D for new weapons systems. <br />
The Shiawase corporation approaches the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and demands the right to set up a nuclear plant. This would make the Shiawase corporation independent of the regional utility grid, saving it untold millions. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission refuses Shiawase's request. As a result, Shiawase takes the case to the Supreme Court. <br />
The Perfluoro-4-methyl-octahydro-quinalidine (P4MO) artificial blood replacement is created. <br />
By this year three members of the U.S. Supreme Court appointed during the Burger court have either died or retired. <br />
In Great Britain, riots break out in South London. <br />
The Teamsters' New York Local initiates strikes that last into the next year. The Teamsters fail to realize that the state of New York do not have the money to meet their salary demands. <br />
The import of all firearms is banned in the United States. <br />
In the U.S., police stop writing speeding citations except during \&quot;reckless conditions.\&quot; <br />
A group calling itself the Turnflashers begins a campaign to advocate the use of turn signals on cars by shooting vehicles that don't use them with paint pellets. <br />
1999: <br />
The Teamsters' leadership, realizing that the city of New York cannot meet their demands, urges the rank-and file members to accept the state's final contract offer. The truckers reject the contract and the strikes continue. <br />
In response to the strike, which halts the flow of fresh foods, A massive riot erupts in New York City. Hundreds are killed and thousands are wounded in the ensuing violence hundreds are killed and thousands are wounded. <br />
During the New York Riot, a Seretech Medical Research truck hauling medical wastes, some of which is infectious, is attacked by a mob. The mob believes that, since the truck is refrigerated, it must be a food transport. The mob tries to overturn the truck and get its contents. In what becomes a running gunfight, Seretech security comes to the aid of the corporate truckers, withdrawing them to one of the firm's medical research facilities. The enraged crowd storms the building and Seretech security fights back. By dawn, 20 Seretech employees and 200 rioters are dead. <br />
In an attempt to end the assembling of corporate armies, the city of New York, followed by the state and federal governments sues Seretech Medical Research for criminal negligence. Seretech maintains that in defending their truck, they prevented its potentially lethal cargo from infecting the population at large. <br />
In a landmark 193-page decision (The United States vs. Seretech Corporation (1999)), the Supreme Court upholds Seretech's right to maintain an armed force to protect its own personnel and property. Furthermore, the Supreme Court commends the corporation for protecting innocent citizens and honoring its duty to dispose of the infectious materials safely. <br />
The Mohawk Indian Tribe in Canada declare land in dispute between them and the Canadian government to be Mohawk territory. They support this claim by blockading roads into their reservation around Oka, Kahnawake, and Kanesatake in Quebec. They declare themselves the Sovereign Mohawk Nation. <br />
After a four-week standoff with the Mohawks, the Canadian infantry attacks the reservation. Canadian casualties are very high. Although the Mohawk position is weakened after two assaults, they still hold one well-fortified position in Kahnawake. <br />
The Canadian forces offer safe-conduct to all non-combatant Mohawks. The offer is ignored. <br />
On October 3, at local dawn, a perfect time-on-target salvo of Cataphract wire-guided missiles hit the Kahnawake fortification. Mechanized army, an armored platoon, and several air cav units move in. The fighting is over by noon and the Sovereign Mohawk Nation is wiped out. <br />
The Dene indian tribe of Canada is violently forced off its tribal land to make room for natural gas pipelines. <br />
2000: <br />
On January 1, Quebec declares itself independent from the rest of Canada. <br />
On January 2, a referendum is held in Australia concerning turning the country into a republic and changing the flag. Both movements fail. <br />
The United States Supreme Court upholds several important government challenges to corporate autonomy. <br />
Renovation begins on the Foran Bridge in San Francisco, California. <br />
The United States Supreme Court rules the case of The Nuclear Regulatory Commission v. Shiawase Corporation in favor of Shiawase and allows them to build their own nuclear power plant. <br />
The Shiawase corporation builds its reactor and brings it on line. They immediately declare themselves independent of the regional utility grid. <br />
Within weeks of its opening, the Sh...[Message truncated] <br />
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<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/20/2005 2:14 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(5 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;746.5 in reply to 746.4&nbsp;[Yep, that's what transpired in That Bleak Future, it's like looking at a world gone horribly mad, compromises are no longer accepted and greed surfaced unhidden and without restraint. Human nature. <br />
]However the SHAD0WRUN, in LOTR Middle-Earth War are a bit more optimistic. Think Small tight clan of loosely knit, but close pals. For Shaders think Pre-Bal'Rak, pre-Dragons, Chest icon on Ground is a dotted circle/eyeball/bullseye thing. But some of this has Changed, hopefully for the better. The end of an old world, the beginning of a new one. The Red Sun Rises.[</p>
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&quot;38&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>Within weeks of its opening, the Shiawase reactor is attacked by a special assault team sent by the radical eco-terrorist group TerraFirst!. Armed with military weapons, the group penetrates the plant's security perimeter and clashes with Shiawase security forces. The Shiawase security team kills every member of the TerraFirst! team. They discover that the terrorists carry enough explosives to crack open the containment building and reactor vessel spreading nuclear material throughout the surrounding area. <br />
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission sues Shiawase for criminal negligence and reckless endangerment, charging that Shiawase's inadequate security had failed to prevent the terrorists from penetrating the plant's outer perimeter. Shiawase counters with evidence that not only could plant security have taken a force three times the size of the terrorist group, but that the only reason that they got as far as they did was due to security force restrictions enforced by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. <br />
The Texas Rangers begin to evolve from a law enforcement group into a more military organization. <br />
Acura Motors releases the Acura Demon. This car is the fastest production car built in the year 2000. <br />
2001: <br />
Due to the precedent set by The United States vs. Seretech Corporation (1999), the second Shiawase Decision (The Nuclear Regulatory Commission vs. The Shiawase Corporation) rules in favor of the Shiawase corporation. It also firmly establishes the extraterritoriality of multinational corporations in international law by giving them the same rights and privileges as foreign governments. <br />
Martin Hunt is inaugurated as President of the United States. <br />
The U.S. government starts a movement to confiscate all handguns currently owned by any citizens not employed as police or security agents. Resistance against this movement is high. <br />
P4MO is deemed safe for use by the FDA. <br />
The Athabascan Tar Sands oil extraction project is abandoned as no longer economically feasible. <br />
Due to the enormous amount of trash in Saint Louis, Missouri, the Saint Louis police enact the Citizen Trash Patrol (CTP). Members of the patrol can phone in reports of littering, and the police will issue the offender a ticket without question. <br />
The Turnflashers upgrade their campaign by using live ammunition to shoot out the signals of cars that don't use them. <br />
2002: <br />
New technology makes it possible to construct the first optical chip that is proof against electromagnetic pulse effects. <br />
The beginning of what the media dubs \&quot;the Resource Rush.\&quot; corporate coalitions demand and are granted access to oil, mineral, and land resources on U.S. federal lands. The U.S. government invokes eminent domain again and again to claim property, only to license its exploitation to a corporate sponsor. The majority of lands taken in this fashion are Indian reservations and federal parklands. Conservationists and Indian-rights groups express their shock and disgust, though corporate influence and paramilitary power make it dangerous to object. <br />
Angry and frustrated over the seizure of their land, more radical members of the Native American population found the Sovereign American Indian Movement(SAIM) whose roots trace back to the Indian-rights struggles of the twentieth century. <br />
Mitsuhama Computer Technologies opens its office in St. Paul Minnesota. <br />
Governor Rudd of Minnesota opens discussion with Native American tribal leaders of major reservations to prevent exploitation of the resources of Minnesota. <br />
Japanese corporations begin pulling out of the Australian tourism industry, increasing animosity of Australians against Asians. <br />
2003: <br />
The United States Congress ousts the city government of Washington D.C. amid charges of widespread corruption and incompetence. <br />
The Anglo-Japanese suborbital Ghost is unveiled. This new plane is capable of flying from London Heathrow International Airport to Boston in 76 minutes, and London to Tokyo in a few hours. <br />
The North American panther is declared extinct. <br />
2004: <br />
Libya unleashes a chemical-weapons attack against Israel. Israel responds with a nuclear attack that destroys half of Libya's cities. <br />
In south London, major riots break out. <br />
In Great Britain, the first nuclear meltdown at Dungeness in Kent creates a local irradiated zone. The meltdown kills over 6,000 people including a third of a group of 800 attending a gaming convention. <br />
In Tasmania, the Conservationist party is elected into power. This party's main platform is the protection of the environment, regardless of the consequences. Their main targets are corporations who respond by withdrawing from Tasmania. <br />
In Saint Louis, Missouri, the CTP is repealed. Despite this act the CTP continue their own method of enforcement: Namely pouring trash on the lawns or in the cars of known infractors. <br />
2005: <br />
At 7:20 A.M. on August 12, New York City is struck with a major earthquake that goes 5.8 on the Richter Scale. This results in over 200,000 deaths and 20 million dollars worth of damage. The only Manhattan building of any size that does not collapse is the Empire State Building. <br />
The East Coast Stock Exchange is moved to Boston and the United Nations is moved to Geneva. <br />
Philip Bester is inaugurated as President of the United States. <br />
The Public Broadcasting System is disbanded and privatized. <br />
The Treaty of Bemdji is signed. This treaty between the state of Minnesota and leading Ojibwa tribal leaders prevents the exploitation of resources on Ojibwa land. <br />
In Great Britain, the Conservative Government establishes regional parliaments in Scotland and Wales. <br />
In south London, new riots flare up. <br />
In Tasmania, BHP opens a new Uranium mine in the Kakadu National Park after convincing the government that there are large profits to be made from the mine and, therefore, larger taxes. <br />
By this year, Japan's largest coffin hotel boasts 350 cubicles. <br />
In Great Britain, the rebuilding of Corfe Castle begins. <br />
Sakehisa Tajika of Genentech gains a reputation for bringing massive success to his company. <br />
2006: <br />
Japan asserts its position as a world power by announcing the creation of the new Japanese Imperial State and deploying the first of a fleet of solar-powered collection satellites to beam microwave energy to receptors on the Earth's surface. With this relatively cheap method of distributing power to isolated regions, Japan begins to make strong inroads into the Third World. <br />
The U.S. government, realizing that high-tech weapons production and exportation is one major portion of the U.S. economy that the country cannot do without any more, loosens the import/export restrictions on firearms. <br />
The first High Speed Civil Transport (HSCT), a plane design based on the Concord, is flown. <br />
Texas Instruments successfully sues Miroyama Electric for gross violation of patents. Although TI has to take the lawsuit through all levels of the Japanese legal system before finally forcing the appeal to its highest levels. In a surprise decision, it is ruled that Miroyama is guilty of the charges. The management of the company is ordered to turn over its assets to TI. This they do, then commit seppuku. <br />
2007: <br />
The U.S. Supreme Court declines to review the decision of Congress to remove the Washington D.C. city government. <br />
2008: <br />
Texas passes a law creating urban militia units, which allow residents of an area to sign up for limited combat training and obtain military weaponry with minor restrictions. New laws also define the right of residents to contract private security firms to provide armed protection for their communities and homes. <br />
Four months after Texas authorizes urban militia units, Minnesota follows their example and passes the \&quot;Firearm Education Law.\&quot; <br />
Proto-Feudalism is first recognized in the United States. <br />
The implementation of an ultra-fast digital packing algorithm allows high definition television to finally work on existing U.S. channel bandwidths. <br />
The Nestle corporation falls apart. <br />
A meteor impacts with the Mir space platform (recently sold by the Russians to the Harris-3M corporation) killing two of the crew outright. The rest die later when Harris-3M fails to launch a rescue mission. The orbit of the station begins to decay. <br />
On November 25 Harris-3M, determining that the Mir platform cannot be saved, place a Fuel-Air Explosive (FAE) on board and destroys it. <br />
2009: <br />
Jesse Garrety is inaugurated as President of the United States. <br />
Charles III is crowned King of Great Britain in Westminster Abbey. <br />
Don Victor Marconi of the Washington D.C. Mafia marries the Daughter of the late Don Howard Torricelli of San Diego, California. He initiates a campaign to destroy all local Mafia competition. <br />
On May 5, United Oil Industries announces that it has acquired the right to exploit the petrochemical resources in one-quarter of the remaining federal parks and one-tenth of the remaining Indian reservations, which the government has just confiscated. <br />
In immediate response to the United Oil Industries announcement a small band of SAIM members enters the U.S. Air Force's Shiloh Launch Facility in northwest Montana. It is unknown how the group bypasses the security systems in the facility. Once inside the silo, the group meets up with USAF Major John Redbourne, a full-blood Dakota Sioux. Redbourne knocks his partner unconscious and uses the man's keys and codes to unlock the missile launch fail-safes. The Shiloh raiders threaten to launch the facility's missiles unless all Indian land is returned. <br />
After ten days of negotiations a Delta Team anti-terrorist group invades the silo. During the struggle, which results in the death of all the occupying SAIM members, a single Lone Eagle ICBM carrying four MIRVed five-megaton warheads is launched. The missile, which is targeted for the Russian Republic, ignores all auto-destruct signals. The military has no interceptors in position that can shoot the missile down either. <br />
Although denying responsibility for the launch, U.S. President Jesse Garrety informs Russian President Nikolai Chelenko of the targets of the multiple warheads. Garrety hopes to prevent a full scale retaliation by giving the Russians enough time to use semi-secret ballistic defenses to stop the missile. <br />
Moscow, skeptical of Washington's claims that the launch was accidental and not an attempt of a surgical strike on Russian cities, puts their forces on full alert and orders all citizens of the Commonwealth of Independent States into shelters. The U.S. public is kept unaware of the situation. President Garrety waits anxiously and as later revealed in the celebrated \&quot;back-room tapes,\&quot; alternately weeps, rants, and prays. <br />
Shortly after being informed of the missile, President Chelenko tersely informs Garrety that the warheads have been stopped. A privately conducted stress analysis of Chelenko's voice later indicated only a 79% probability that he speaks the truth, but neither seismic nor space-based sensors record any nuclear explosions. <br />
When the Lone Eagle incident is revealed to the American public, the outcry against all Native Americans skyrockets. Corporate propaganda makes all indians scapegoats for the actions of SAIM. Anti-indian riots break out nationwide. <br />
The Re-education and Relocation act is introduced in response to the growing outcry against Native Americans. This act calls for confinement of anyone connected in any way with SAIM. <br />
The U.S. government quietly repeals the laws forbidding private ownership of firearms to non-security employed citizens. <br />
The \&quot;Battle\&quot; of Bagley is fought in Minneapolis, Minnesota between security and gang forces. <br />
NASA and United Oil Industries complete a high-speed rail link between Houston, Oklahoma City, and Dallas/Forth Worth. This above-ground train, built as a prototype for use in a proposed lunar colony, is propelled by a frictionless cushion of magnetic repulsion. It travels great distances at high speed. <br />
United Oil Industries announces plans to build a multimillion-dollar convention complex at Eagle Mountain Lake, west of Fort Worth, Texas. <br />
Enraged unemployed and homeless workers storm United Oil Industries' Dallas, Texas headquarters and take control of the tower. The leaders of the revolt demand that \&quot;fascist corporations\&quot; be held accountable for the city of Dallas' financial and criminal plight, that their assets be liquidated and used to revitalize the Dallas side of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. <br />
Governor Hunter Carstairs of Texas calls in Texas Ranger Assault Teams to quell the Dallas riot. After the smoke clears, six mercenaries are dead, five United Oil Industries employees are seriously injured, and 167 rioters are killed. <br />
In response to the Dallas riots, the Texas state legislature passes laws giving corporate security forces carte blanche in dealing with armed intruders. <br />
The last California condor dies in captivity. <br />
The North American gray wolf is declared extinct. <br />
2010: <br />
The Re-education and Relocation act is passed. All Native Americans believed to have connection with SAIM are sent to detention camps referred to as \&quot;re-education centers.\&quot; Due to the general feelings of hatred against Native Americans, abuse of the law is rampant and many innocent people are incarcerated. <br />
In Canada the Nepean Act, legitimizing internment camps for Native Americans in Canada, is passed the same day as the Re-Education and Relocation act in the U.S. <br />
Daniel Coleman is sent to the Abilene Re-education center. <br />
To conserve funds, the U.S. Congress contracts out management of the re-education centers to corporations. Once out of the media spotlight, the corporate managers allow overcrowding, poor sanitation, and insufficient medical care to plague the inmates. <br />
In Australia, the Monash Industries corporation becomes Australia &amp; New Zealand Amalgamated Corporations (ANZAC) with Alex Monash as CEO. <br />
Australian Aborigines and New Zealand Maoris riot in sympathy for the Native Americans in North America. The response is at first to stop the rioting, but due to corporate influence, the governments later decide to drive all Aborigines and Maoris from the major cities after they refuse to stop the rioting. These natives are accepted into the outback communities and country towns where they have numerical advantage. <br />
By this year massive phase-outs of U.S. military bases in both Japan and Okinawa leads to a complete lack of significant American military presence west of the Philippines. <br />
The Latin Quarter of Quebec City is destroyed in a fire. <br />
Casino gambling is legalized in Louisiana. <br />
Macdonnel Douglas, already having purchased several smaller companies in order to diversify production capabilities and broaden their technology pool, changes their name to Advanced Weapons and Systems (AWS). <br />
The first cases of a new disease, Virally Induced Toxic Allergy Syndrome (VITAS),are discovered in New Delhi, India. <br />
Within weeks of its first appearance, VITAS cases are being reported around the planet. Most fatalities occur in outlying areas of the planet where medical care is scarce and in high-population centers where supplies of medicines and vaccines are insufficient. China, India, many African nations, and densely populated Third World cities suffer disproportionately due to their insufficient medical delivery systems. By the end of the year approximately 25% of the world's people are dead or dying. Ironically, the re-education centers are spared the worst of the plague due to their isolation. <br />
In Minneapolis, Minnesota, the New Metropolitan Council (NMC), a group formed to handle the riots and chaos of the VITAS outbreaks, is formed. The group's members have their identities concealed to all but themselves and Governor Haroldson (Governor Rudd's successor) in order to protect them. <br />
Ares Industries absorbs the EoTech corporation. <br />
Michel Beloit, a young senior executive with BMW, expands the corporation and makes it Europe's premier industrial power. <br />
A number of primates escape from Exeter Zoo in Great Britain. <br />
Japanese-style coffin hotels open in North America. <br />
In the U.S.A., a major urban reconstruction project occurs in Seattle, Washington in the Pine and Broadway region. <br />
In New Orleans, U.S.A., River Walk Mall closes down. It soon becomes a haven for drug addicts known as Nitemare Alley. <br />
2011: <br />
\&quot;The Year of Chaos.\&quot; The government of Mexico is violently disbanded. This event marks the beginning of an unprecedented number of governments being overthrown in the following five years. More governments are overthrown in this span of time than in any other comparable span in history. <br />
In Great Britain, the Conservative Party is voted out of Parliament in favor of the new Socialist Labour Party. <br />
On January 13, a powerful earthquake rocks the Olympic Peninsula of the United States. The destruction of buildings in the re-education camps results in mass breakouts. Among the thousands of escapees is Thunder Tyee, a Salish warrior chief and friend of Daniel Coleman. <br />
Thousands of refugees from the Mexican dissolution cross the border into Texas. Some head for southern California, but most end up in San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas/Fort Worth. This influx of people overtaxes the already strained welfare and housing system, leaving most of the refugees in the street. Shantytowns spring up in vacant lots and under highway bridges. The crime rate in Texas soars, leading to increased incidents of racial violence. <br />
The police departments in Texas, severely outnumbered in the face of the violence, vote to strike. <br />
Declaring a state emergency, re-elected governor Carstairs calls in the national guard to deal with the crime. Dallas residents live in a state of siege, unsure which to fear more, the governor or the refugees. Before negotiators can strike a bargain with the police department, 27 National Guardsmen are killed. Six shantytowns are razed in the struggle, but more quickly replace them. <br />
The first of a series of Magical attacks are made on military targets in Ulster, Northern Ireland by the IRA. 75 members of the Parachute Regiment are killed. 44 in Coalisland in February and 31 more in Derry a month later. <br />
On April 14, the IRA attacks and destroys the SAS base in Belfast. Thirteen members of the SAS are killed along with eleven Protestant paramilitary groups used as informal death squads by British intelligence and the military. British Press covers up the assault but the truth is revealed several years later. <br />
On April 23, in Australia, the first reported sighting, and subsequent attack, of the Carnivorous Koala, or Drop Bear, occurs when one attacks Wildlife Ranger Patrick Stone of Sydney. <br />
The Athabascan Tar Sands oil reclamation project is reopened when Biogene Laboratories Inc. markets the first efficient oil-leeching bacteria. <br />
Massive civilian protests in Europe lead to raids on nuclear power plants. Three plants suffer meltdowns and cause massive radiation damage. <br />
Sizewell B nuclear power plant in Great Britain suffers critical meltdown, resulting in 7,800 deaths. <br />
Dounreay nuclear power plant in Scotland suffers critical meltdown, creating the Scottish Irradiated Zone. <br />
Floods hit central and southern England, destroying much property. <br />
In Ireland, dramatic storms, flooding, and seismic shocks occur along the eastern coastline due to radiation leaks from British nuclear power stations. <br />
In Wales and along the length of the Pennines in central England, a series of serious landslides occur. <br />
An earthquake erupts in central Scotland <br />
Toxic waste leaks from landfill sites in England result in an epidemic of pollution for that country. <br />
Trojan-Satsop, a nuclear power plant in the Redmond district of Seattle, suffers partial meltdown, contaminating Beaver Lake and the surrounding land for kilometers around. <br />
Worldwide, mutant children begin being born to \&quot;normal\&quot; parents. This event is labeled Unexplained Genetic Expression, or UGE. Newsweek magazine label these children as \&quot;elves and dwarves.\&quot; <br />
On December 24, hundreds of Japanese witness the first appearance of the great dragon Ryumyo as they pass Mount Fuji on a bullet train. <br />
At the same moment as the Ryumyo sighting, Daniel Coleman and his followers escape from the Abiline re-education center in plain view of all guards and inmates during a storm. Guards later claim that Coleman is \&quot;glowing\&quot; and that he and his followers ignore bullets fired at them. This event, as well as the appearance of Ryumyo is considered the sign that magic has returned to the world. <br />
In Australia, the first mana storm strikes the Campbell sheep station, 102 kilometers northwest of Hay, New South Wales. Only three people out of the 31 inhabitants survive. These storms quickly increase in frequency. <br />
In Ireland, western forests begin a rapid and unexplainable period of growth. <br />
On December 26, the Great Welsh Dragon Celedyr is first sighted in the fortress town of Caerleon in England. <br />
In England, no less than 14 mediums and clairvoyants report astral sensings of the energizing of the Stalker ley line. <br />
In Ireland, the Giant's Causeway begins to grow larger. <br />
In Greece, the ruined temple at Larisa in Thessalay is magically replaced by a fully rebuilt classical temple. <br />
In various sites across Great Britain, most especially in the center of the Welsh town of Brecon (where the town center is flattened) stone circles and standing stones erupt through the earth, forming patterns of sacred sites extending along known ley lines. <br />
Tibet regains independence from China as magical defenses seal it off from invasion and render the region incommunicado. <br />
In Ireland, the ancient Slighe roads, peat bogs, and cairne lines begin to re-emerge from the land. <br />
Pope John Paul IV denounces metahumans as abominations in the eyes of God. <br />
The Minneapolis NMC is granted further governing powers. The Metropolitan Security Directorate (MSD) and Metropolitan Police Corps (MPC) are established to exercise these new powers and to keep the state from falling into anarchy. <br />
The Plains Federation, a Native American group autonomous from SAIM, disbands. <br />
The CTP changes its name to Litterbugs International. <br />
2012: <br />
On January 1, King Charles III of Great Britain announces his intention to join an unspecified esoteric order. He then abdicates in favor of his third son George VIII, his first two sons having been killed in a plane crash. Charles III then withdraws from society completely.<br />
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<p>{Just some fun interesting links I'd like to call Exhibit A lol, character evidence or whatever I call it.}</p>
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&quot;163&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<font face="Times New Roman"> From: CryptoKnight   3/27/2004 4:05 am To: ALL   222.1 Subject: ethonography on squatchin <br />
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here is the paper i did on squatchers, if you want to put it on your website let me know. <br />
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Squatchers <br />
Who are they? <br />
By <br />
Greg Helton <br />
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Introduction <br />
In my paper I will discuss the people known as Squatchers.  I will tell you them and how feel about the creature and what they do.  In my search of the mythical creature known as Bigfoot, my travels have leaded me to meet others like me.  The people who are known as Squatchers are from every walks of life, ranging from PhDs to your every day Joe.  They are everywhere around the world; if there is a wild man myth in the culture, you will be sure to find the Squatchers there too.   <br />
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My theory is that the Squatchers are from people who some how have had or been related to someone who has had an incident with the myth, known as Bigfoot.  Most are willing to go to the ends of the earth to protect this creature and believes this creature is intelligent and that is where one of the heated debates is; is the creature just smart, or humanoid level? <br />
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Most of the Squatchers I have meet and talked with are split among many ideas on the creature, ranging from how to act out in the woods to is there a need to bring in a body?  In my quest for this paper, some questions come to my mind.  What is the reason why most Squatchers are willing to do what they do?  What means and to what ends are they to accomplish this task at hand?  We will discover this together. <br />
My Methods and Materials <br />
In my search and other who go looking for the Bigfoot creature, there are some essentials you will need that I had to get.  One is a good 4x4 vehicle being able to withstand to punishment.  Then you need to get the gear for you so be able to collect evidence you might come across, like zip lock baggies, surgical gloves, cameras, tape recording device incase of mental notes or hearing the screams.  All the typical science do dads like things to keep field notes, maps of the area, proper self defense devices; since you do go out looking for a 10 foot tall monkey man; I myself, carry a 350,00 volt stun gun, and large knife, I feel guns are not necessary and a bane to Squatchers everywhere.  Then you need bait, some use large speakers and blast recorded Bigfoot screams all night in the mountains, some use ape-like pheromones or food, it ranges from person to person. <br />
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Before my skin affliction got terrible, I was able to observe my new team members out in the field, then recorded the days in a notebook along with any kind of evidence and if the team members were the ones found it, came up with possible theories and being able to get along with the other team members.  Most like, Nikki, Trevor, and Theoden are not used to going into the woods, but still had to be trained, to know how to find the evidence.  There were others who I tested out for my team and rejected them after their first outing, mainly for complaining about hiking and such.  The others like Noah, Grom who have had experience in the mountains, still needed a little fine tuning, all are eager to receive any knowledge that can help their search; I found that was the way with most researchers <br />
I met with at the Bigfoot conference last may.  I went there and spoke about a new theory I had, I must admit that most of the speakers o nly talked about the sighting that happened years ago.  After I did my speech, most of the people who attended flocked to me and assailed me with questions on how I drew to that conclusion, and where I do my searching, could they tag along to learn more?  I was even followed by a couple that was from New Zealand, who investigate the Yowie; which is Australia's version of Bigfoot.  But <br />
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Mainly I met most of the researchers/investigators on the web, touring their websites and reading the reports that have came into their offices.  So the data I have collected not from my team were from other Squatchers I have emailed interviews or did personally.   <br />
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You can see some websites in Fig. 2 in the back.  Most are confident research organizations with the goal to document and not harm the creatures they are studying. <br />
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My Results <br />
As I poured through the data and came to the conclusion that most of the Squatchers are people who have had an incident they could not explain except for the creature bigfoot.  Some how ever only seen evidence like my friend Dr. Binderagel, who is Field biologist who study the creature in British Columbia, Canada after seeing some tracks on a mountain road.  Even though most are competent people who are trust worthy, most are not completely scientific in their evidence gathering.  Now In the interviews I have asked some good questions and have charts and table on Fig.'s 1 – 3.  For one of my questions, I asked what would a person do if one were brought in.  Most said they would try some how to get it legally protected, even to the point of no interference.  I then asked if one came up to them, what would they do?  Most would try to stay calm and try to get the massage across, that they mean no ha rm.  Duh.  Some would run; I personally was the one who passed out for some unknown reason, minutes into the encounter.  I asked why they started looking for Bigfoot.  Half of my interviewees were so overwhelmed with my knowledge of the "Myth", that they thought is would be cool to go out and look for it, like my teammate Grom Loc (Josh) says that "It's a great way to unwind and get exercise"(Josh, 2004).  The other half, have had visual confirmation to make them think the creature is real.  I asked how many times they go out and look for the creature, and most of my team goes regularly with me, some like Cryptoknight go out once every two months or so (CryptoKnight/Manticore, 2004) <br />
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But the big boys like the B.F.R.O., or ones with large websites, can only get out once in a blue moon, that is why I think the little guys like my group and other like it will be the ones to get the big score. <br />
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I found that most Squatchers are friendly people, some do have issues like others; it's like any other culture. If you send in a reported sighting, or incident, they will be very open, but on the normal day street, many will not discuss it.  The squatching culture even has art forms and other forms artistic eccentricities, the B.F.R.O. and Sasquatch Watch have some good are and stories.   <br />
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Now most Squatchers are in agreement that you do need to go to the unpopulated areas to do our work.  Some are very scientific based, strict rules on light, and noise, where some feel that if they act more relaxed and having a blast, it will bring our work to us, just out of curiosity. <br />
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Most of the smaller groups are only in for the research, where the B.F.R.O. are now into marketing and trying to make mass bank off this "myth"; and others are formed into (in their minds) elite force of scientist, police, military, and many other fields, one group in particular are the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization, or other known as the B.F.R.O.  My team and I feel that the money we would and could make off our research is to further our research and those are through research grants and such.  The Main reason why do we all do what we do, is very simple, it's to prove that Bigfoot exists or not. <br />
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Conclusion <br />
Doing this paper was fun and very enlightening into the thoughts of my team colleges, and ideas that you don't discuss out of your team with other fellow researchers.  I have shown you a peek to a wonderful world of mystery and intrigue that most don't see.  I have in search for this paper and my other research, I have found out most who encounter this creature, become Bigfoot investigators, then some of us become actual researchers, but there are few who do encounter this thing and don't want to be near it again.  If you have further questions about Squatchers or what they do, don't hesitate to ask me, or the fellow colleges.  I have included a list of groups and websites you can go to behind the charts.  I hope you become interested in this subject of Bigfoot researcher and become one yourself, even skeptics have become some. <br />
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Fig. 1 <br />
Body Needed <br />
For Science <br />
Fig. 2 <br />
Interviewee Data <br />
Chart <br />
Person Witness <br />
Run away <br />
Body needed <br />
Political protection <br />
Kill/capture <br />
Intelligence <br />
Field outings per year <br />
Open talk <br />
Believer <br />
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Greg yes no yes yes capture smart 40 yes yes <br />
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Noah yes no yes none either smart 6 yes yes <br />
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grom track no yes yes capture smart 24 no yes <br />
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yoder track yes yes none both smart 1 no yes <br />
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theodan yes no yes yes capture smart 12 yes yes <br />
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trevor yes no' yes yes capture smart 2 yes yes <br />
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nikki track yes yes none capture smart 6 no yes <br />
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reese howard [Ella!] track yes no yes neither smart 27 yes yes <br />
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cryptonight [Me, yes I am considered a big name lol but very low key.] yes no no yes neither smart 24 both yes <br />
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richard mc Cuistion yes no no yes neither smart 15 yes yes <br />
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lorin [Loren Coleman?] no yes yes yes neither animal 24 yes no <br />
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Dr. Bindernagel track no yes yes Neither Smart 20 Yes Yes <br />
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Groups of Squatchers <br />
And websites <br />
<a href="http://www.CRYPTOZOOLOGY.COM">www.CRYPTOZOOLOGY.COM</a> <br />
Sasquatch NW <br />
Joe Beelart's Field Research Journal his book, The Great Sasquatch Conspiracy <br />
N.O.R.K.A. <br />
Oregon Bigfoot Group ( <a href="http://www.Oregonbigfoot.com">www.Oregonbigfoot.com</a> ) <br />
North Carolina Bigfoot Investigations <br />
Arkansas Primate Encounter Studies (A.P.E.S.) <br />
Minnesota Bigfoot <br />
<a href="http://www.ChattahoocheeBigfoot.Org">www.ChattahoocheeBigfoot.Org</a> <br />
The BFRO ( <a href="http://www.BFRO.COM">www.BFRO.COM</a> ) <br />
[Little correction here, <a href="http://www.bfro.net">www.bfro.net</a> I got royally bawled out by a member of another message board for gettin that link wrong, dunno why, some people look for reasons to flip out, for alibis for their volcanic mood swings, but that's a rant and rave for another article...] <br />
<br />
The GCBRO ( <a href="http://www.GCBRO.COM">www.GCBRO.COM</a> ) <br />
Bigfoot Encounters ( <a href="http://WWW.Bigfootencounters.com">WWW.Bigfootencounters.com</a> ) <br />
Texas Bigfoot Research Center <br />
Northeastern Ohio Bigfoot Research <br />
The Sierra Sounds Bigfoot Recordings <br />
The Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society <br />
The Springfield Research & Investigation group ( <a href="http://www.freewebs.com/gromulon">www.freewebs.com/gromulon</a> ) <br />
Bigfoot in the UK: <br />
British Beasts <br />
Bigfoot in Western Europe <br />
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<div class="sig">[The Absence of Evidence is... very irritating.]</div>&quot;
&quot;163&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From:&nbsp;ReeseElla &nbsp;&nbsp;3/30/2004 6:13 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;(2 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;222.2 in reply to 222.1&nbsp;Glad you posted this for Greg, Mant.&nbsp;&nbsp; It's always good to encourage young researchers with the recognition they deserve.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;4/1/2004 3:56 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ReeseElla &nbsp;&nbsp;(3 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;222.3 in reply to 222.2&nbsp;[Young Researchers, if the fire inside stays lit, become proficient Older Researchers. That little push of recognition can give them momentum for miles, and who knows, one day we'll wind up in a dedication cover of their awardwinning books? Ben Bartlett or Gregory Helton giving thanks to the little people who gave them inspiration way back when they first got into the business. Also, the younger generation is more open to new ideas, and have for more energy for following up on it all, lol. Christ how old do I think I am now? Agh, roll in the Geritol, I'm aging myself!]&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ReeseElla &nbsp;&nbsp;4/2/2004 11:49 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;(4 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;222.4 in reply to 222.3&nbsp;GET OUT!&nbsp;&nbsp; At 30, you think you're OLD?&nbsp; Har de harr harr, Mant, I'm about twice your age and feel about 12 years old most of the time.....but then, I'm socially and emotionally retarded, I'm sure.<br />
You are one who has been a great mentor to our own young Ben Bartlett.&nbsp;&nbsp; He's becoming a fine researcher in his own right.&nbsp;&nbsp; In his profile on CZ, he gives you the credit, and also adds:&nbsp; \&quot;Ella rocks!\&quot;&nbsp; I posted to him that at my age, most of my rocking is done in a rocking chair, ROTFL!<br />
Just keep on doing what you're doing, honey, ALL of it.<br />
Durn, my dial-up is cutting me off every 5 seconds, so I may have to give up shortly for the egg-sucking night.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;4/6/2004 8:42 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ReeseElla &nbsp;&nbsp;(5 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;222.5 in reply to 222.4&nbsp;[Damn if only I could get on, may try tonight for <a href="http://www.cryptozoology.com">www.cryptozoology.com</a>, just to get a toehold, if not to respond, at least to be able to read stuff. But it will be the last try, getting involved in so many messageboards at once has me in EEEEK!! RETREAT!!! mode, too much ugh ergh hide me.... <br />
lol Ben's good, he'll do well if he can keep from injury at the horns of angry steers and other rodeo mis-haps. What's teh best thing to do for someone coming up out of the blue and into this field is encourage, divert, and illumine, never outright direction degrade or negate their perspective. I've learned a few things from Ben actually also. His vocalizations heard gave more color to the overall possibility of language usage, rudimentary or otherwise. I'll always remember the one he described a few years ago, \&quot;the sound of a laughing cow\&quot;. I can almost hear that one.]&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ReeseElla &nbsp;&nbsp;4/9/2004 4:48 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;(6 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;222.6 in reply to 222.5&nbsp;I've never heard a cow laughing, so I wouldn't be the one to know about that.&nbsp; I've heard of&nbsp; a \&quot;horse laugh\&quot;, but never heard that either, oh well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;4/9/2004 2:45 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ReeseElla &nbsp;&nbsp;(7 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;222.7 in reply to 222.6&nbsp;[Or a hoarse laugh? \&quot;A horse is a horse of course, of course..\&quot;]&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ReeseElla &nbsp;&nbsp;4/12/2004 5:07 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;(8 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;222.8 in reply to 222.7&nbsp;I wonder if furballs ever laugh....haven't seen any reports of that.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;4/13/2004 11:07 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ReeseElla &nbsp;&nbsp;(9 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;222.9 in reply to 222.8&nbsp;[They might, laugh, quietly, to themselves, watching amatuer hikers, lol.]&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ReeseElla &nbsp;&nbsp;4/17/2004 3:46 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;(10 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;222.10 in reply to 222.9&nbsp;Better than than to scream and charge at them....might cause somebody to have a heart attack.<br />
I keep reading about a furball, I forget where, I think in Colorado, who kidnapped and murdered some female hiker who disappeared without a trace.&nbsp; I don't know what to think of that.&nbsp;&nbsp; Any opinion?</p>
 
<p>[Opinion, probably on the next page lol, back with that one later.] :P</p>
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&quot;163&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>Cryptozoologicals!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;\&quot;Squatchers!\&quot;, a paper by Gregory Helton</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;4/20/2004 4:31 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ReeseElla &nbsp;&nbsp;(11 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;222.11 in reply to 222.10&nbsp;[Not too likely, only one witness to that and she's dead. <br />
Alot of folks killed hiking, don't hike alone or without training and safety equipment, I cannot stress this enough to younger researchers, to big opportunity to go afield and get that valuable evidence or experience ain't worth your life. <br />
Anyways, yeah and Teddy Roosevelt's friend had a story of one camper getting mauled crushed and bitten by a large hairy creature, but the rifle wrapped around a tree seems a bit too Bugs Bunny to me. lol.]&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ReeseElla &nbsp;&nbsp;5/2/2004 6:48 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;(12 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;222.12 in reply to 222.11&nbsp;IMHO, nobody, I don't care if it's Rambo, should ever go hiking alone in the woods, away from habitations.&nbsp;&nbsp; There are lots of things much more dangerous out there than&nbsp;any BF ever thought about being.&nbsp;&nbsp; Poisonous spiders and snakes,&nbsp;very dangerous&nbsp;human beings occasionally, and the hiker himself could have an accident rendering him immobile and unable to get help.&nbsp;&nbsp; That's what happened to a lady in Oregon who was out alone in the wilds.&nbsp;&nbsp; She fell off an embankment or a cliff, had a serious head injury and it was days before anyone found her.&nbsp;&nbsp; You know who I'm talking about.&nbsp;&nbsp;The accident left her with disability, even though her IQ and cognitive powers, thankfully, were not affected.&nbsp; Also, a person could have a heart attack or a stroke, alone out there and die from lack of available help.<br />
So it's not the BF that are the greatest danger, for sure.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;5/3/2004 8:09 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ReeseElla &nbsp;&nbsp;(13 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;222.13 in reply to 222.12&nbsp;[Anyone besides me should'nt go it alone, lol, I was raised in around and almost always near the woods of this lush green state. I'd like t accompany a researcher of any age going up in the hills. I can make trails see telltale signs of Them. I got a good nose, excellent night sight and very focusable hearing, plus my built in sense. If not me folks, take along someone you've known for at least a year in the real world and at least 3 years online. You never can tell 100% about online people, sorry to say. BTW, Ella, you're about due for a hike with me by that rule, lol.]]&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ReeseElla &nbsp;&nbsp;5/14/2004 4:19 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;(14 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;222.14 in reply to 222.13&nbsp;Come to Texas, Mant, and I'll get us together with Cliff Jones, who knows where the furballs are....he's on the edge of the official East Texas, has had sightings and found lots of prints.&nbsp;&nbsp; I sure can't get up there any time soon!<br />
But right now, we've had torrential rains for weeks and weeks, heavy flooding....I doubt we could even get in to slog through his research area!&nbsp;&nbsp; This is the first time I've been on line for any length of time in more than a week on account of the T&amp;L.&nbsp;&nbsp; A zapped modem is just what I need....NOT!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;5/17/2004 11:06 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ReeseElla &nbsp; unread&nbsp;(15 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;222.15 in reply to 222.14&nbsp;[Graaah Texas too hot fur me. Come to Washington, lol. <br />
Actually, Gregory Helton's gonna be moving close to here, just in case his Email didnt reach ya, he's gonna be driving distance, but awhiles off from being able to go afield, as he's having his own set of medical stuff going on. <br />
GET WELL QUICK GREG!! <br />
We're gonna hit the hills as soon as you got hiking legs and I'm out of the sunlight. Health, etc, what fun.]&nbsp;</p>
<div class="sig">[The Absence of Evidence is... very irritating.]</div>&quot;
&quot;163&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>What do you consider yourself?<br />
[I Am:]<br />
A Bookworker, I learned my stuff from the authors-ities. A Fieldworker, I get out into the nature of the research. A mix of 2 or more, it's good to be varied. An Afficianado, I hobnob with the big names in the research. An actual Cryptid, I therefore am researching the Humans! </p>

<p>[They know/knew me as Manticore the information sponge with the unique perspectives and insights who could never really take himself or others too seriously.]</p>

<p>[I know me as one of those guys who could fill a whole season of XFiles just on experiences alone.] =:)</p>
<div class="sig">[The Absence of Evidence is... very irritating.]</div>&quot;
&quot;164&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;Posting HTML in messages seems buggy as demonstrated by Meta, I will take a look at it when I get some time (weekend?).&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>He smiled as he held the old weathered photograph. His face grainly reflected over superimposing the picture of an immense battlemech weilding an axe the size of a steel girder. Its silver/grey paint scheme somehow looking chipper and optimistic amidst the smoking wreckage that served as its stage for this closing scene. How many battles have these two weathered, worlds and galaxies apart these victories spanned. The Pilot and the Robotic Combat Vehicle. Max \&quot;Bat\&quot; Masterson and his \&quot;War Machine\&quot;. </p>

<p>\&quot;First entry, to definitely be continued.\&quot; </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7/25/2005 2:58 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;709.2 in reply to 709.1&nbsp;These older recollections had eroded some due to the passage of the rivers of time through his mind, they had to be mined out, delved into like seekin gold through an ancient Terran river. War Machine was a beauty though, you don't forget something like that. Based on a legendary armor clad hero written of in old graphic novelletes, WM was 100 tones of wellplaced weaponry. </p>

<p>Missiles and Cannons and Lasers grew forth from its strength enhanced shoulders and arms and brandsihing a huge battle axe it strode forth through battlefields beyond count, carving its own legend. </p>

<p>\&quot;And so it goes..\&quot; &nbsp; </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7/25/2005 3:05 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;709.3 in reply to 709.2&nbsp;War Machine had a few majot drawbacks though. One was speed, with a measly walking speed factor of one, running flank of twwo &lt;sorry got a cat on my lap trying to destroy my typin accuracy&gt; and a jumping of one, it had to be increased by the addition of triple strength myomers, though it ran the risk of debilatating and dangerous freezeups and shutdowns, it rarely had cuase to worry about these as battlesinvolving the use of this behemoth rarely lasted long enough to give this more than a passing awareness. Battles like this first one were proving grounds that served but ti introduce a foreward to the grand and memorable epic that War Machine authored, on pages and pages of battlefields, written in the blood of his enemies. </p>

<p>To Light your Darkest Hour, Til All Are One! \&quot;And this darn cat is really pressing for attention so I'm gonna call it off here and see you guys later, remind me to pick this up again, lol.\&quot; &nbsp;</p>
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>The Cellphorum! MMWRPGs, etc!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;The World of MECH and it's *Spoilers*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;3/10/2006 2:15 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;893.1&nbsp;&gt;These from some old notes and the game itself.&lt; </p>

<p>MECH is multiplayer heavy metal destruction on a massive scale. You'll build towering metal beasts bristling with hi-tech weaponry and defensive systems. You'll fight in the Arena and out in the world in your quest for massive creds. Bust up your opponents, take the cash, and hook yourself up with some menacing firepower. It's mercenary madness out there, and only the meanest MECH pilots on the block will make it.</p>

<p>&gt;Some Towns in Mech are&lt; <br />
Rytek Klaran Azlan Sirryn Milyn Taloran Vylek Pralan Enzok Wyvern </p>

<p>&gt;Each town sells different weaponry chassis coating ammo etc, your task as a Mech pilot is to find and conquer each town through player combat in the arena and out in the world, gain superiority, power, riches, and unquestionable authority! At least that's My plan, lol.&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;3/10/2006 5:01 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(2 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;893.2 in reply to 893.1&nbsp;*Good job Kannbot! Alotta players already know these parts, but seeing them altogether is niiice. And people who don't play Mech this is an eye opener. I'm most interested in what other notes you got filed away. Are You the \&quot;Mac\&quot; of Mech???*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;3/11/2006 12:40 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;893.3 in reply to 893.2&nbsp;&gt;Who is Mac?&lt; </p>

<p>Welcome to the war-torn World of Mech, Pilot. If you want to survive here you'd better learn fast. Build well fight hard explore and save your money. </p>

<p>Your initial deployment will be the settlement of Rytek a bustling town friendly to newcomers. You'll want to take your starting allotment of MegaCredits (mCreds) and head to the Mech Shop to build a machine. Pick a chassis that suits you and then outfit it with Weapons Armor and Ammo. </p>

<p>Once geared up you have a couple of choices. You can head to the War Room to meet some other Pilots and do some fighting in the Arena or head out into the World. You earn mCreds for the damage you do to other mechs. </p>

<p>When you're out in the world keep an eye peeled for new towns. They carry advanced weaponry armor and other great stuff. Keep in mind that you make more money for fighting out in the World but you get free Armor repair in the Arena. Weigh your options carefully. Alright Pilot it's gut check time. Good luck. If you want to leave town and enter the World (where the big mCreds are) click 'World' from the main interface. Once in the world click 'Move' and you will go to the directions screen. From there select the direction in which you wish to travel. You can continue moving in that direction by clicking 'Again'. Jump Jets are activated from the same screen as the directions. You can continue Jump Jetting in the same direction by clicking 'Again' but be careful not to overheat. </p>

<p>When you want to change directions click 'Move' and select a new direction. You enter Towns automatically when you contact a Town's map icon. </p>

<p>From the top-down viewer you will be able to see terrain formations settlements and other Pilots. You are advised to read some more of the technical documents in this series before rolling but it's up to you. </p>

<p>There are a variety of these monsters to choose from. The really scary Chassis are waiting to be found in the distant settlements so don't be afraid to explore! Frames are rated on weight capacity heat tolerance cooling properties weapon slots size and whether they are jump-jet equipped. </p>

<p>Once you buy your main Chassis continue through the shop to load up. </p>

<p>You can continue adding equipment and ammo to your machine until you reach your weapon slot limit and/or weight capacity. You may own up to 5 different machines but you can obviously only pilot one at a time. If you get confused during the building process you can just scrap your progress and start again. The images you see of other Pilots machines (ie in the War Room) will depict their basic chassis and weapon configuration. Same goes for your mech when you click 'View Mech' in the shop. </p>

<p>Check out 'Gear' for more info on weapons and fun things that go Bang. </p>

<p>The brutal weapons in this world include Hard Round Energy Missile and Contact. HR weapons fire a solid projectile at high velocity and require Ammo. EN weapons require no Ammo but run hot. Missile weapons cause a nice mess and have low Heat but Ammo is expensive. </p>

<p>Contact weapons are for Arena junkies. <br />
Not the best for the open World if you have a fast mech and like up close in the Arena high-end Contact weapons are your answer. Weapons rated on accuracy shock damage and splash damage. Armor is your friend. Not just the friend you copied from in Bio but the friend you'd give up coffee for. </p>

<p>The friend you'd shave your head for. </p>

<p>Your BEST friend. Don't cheap on Armor. If your weapons blow up out in the world you can still run or Jump Jet to safety. </p>

<p>If your Armor goes it's all over. I hope we're clear on that. You can augment Armor with different Coatings. <br />
These can provide you with short-term resistance to certain attack types and are a nice way to beef up defense. As with everything here on Mech the coolest stuff is found in more remote settlements. Explore! The Arena is a great place to meet Pilots practice your moves make mCreds and recruit. </p>

<p>Head to the open rooms and look around. Select 'Users' to get an up-close view of the Pilots in the room. When you see someone you want to challenge select 'Challenge' and away you go. If they accept you'll meet them in the Arena. </p>

<p>It's just the two of you now! </p>

<p>You earn mCreds for the damage you do to each other. Damage done to Armor in the Arena is repaired for free. Select 'Attack' to start the carnage then select the weapon you want to fire. To repeat an attack hit 'Again'. If you want to switch to another weapon hit 'Attack' and choose another weapon. Be careful if you attack too rapidly you'll overheat and make a nice target of yourself. Be sure to switch to MSGs occasionally to check on status. </p>

<p>The MSG screen gives you pertinent info including damage low ammo warnings Pilot taunts heat warnings and more. Long story short check your MSG screen regularly. This is where the action is. You get big bucks for World combat. To attack click Target. Select a Target from the next screen and choose to target for Attack or Friend. </p>

<p>Targeting as a Friend will allow you to send messages a good way to stay in touch when in a group. You have a lot of room to move so make the most of the ranges of your weapons. Don't be afraid to jump jet in combat just remember that if you act like a kangaroo boy you'll overheat. You can then practice your Crocodile Dundee in your inert steaming heap of metal praying to Chaos that noone happens across your helpless self before you cool down enough to move. If you get disabled out in the world and can't afford a transport Mech founders will take pity on you and pass around the hat to pay for your trip back. Hang your head in shame. </p>

<p>Then get out there again and do it right. Here's a thought if you can find some buddies who can stand your company try heading out into the world with some backup. There's strength in numbers you know. Just be nice to newbies. Under Comms you find Communication functions. You can View your Mech Send Messages to other Pilots call for Repairs or Transport and request a Trade with another Pilot. When in Trade you cannot be attacked by others in accordance with the Rytek Trade Treaty of 3507. </p>

<p>Mechs are hardwired to recognize a Trade Session and will not allow you to attack 2 pilots in Trade. Clans are essential to long-term survival on Mech. Sure you can do OK on your own for a while but if you don't want to get your metal kicked every time you go out in the World you're going to need backup. Strength in numbers and all that. Not just anyone can join or form a clan however. Only the elite will have earned enough mCreds to Register a new clan and it costs to add new members to a clan. Not just anyone is going to get asked. You must prove yourself worthy in the Arena and in the World. Show your skills your strategy and your fighting spirit and you just might make it. Clans often recruit new members by hanging out in the War Room and testing people in the Arena. If you want to check and make sure a Clan is Legit go to the Clan section from the main menu in Town and view the Registered clans. If they're not there they're bogus. Once registered with a Clan the Clan Tag will automatical...[Message truncated]View Full Message&nbsp;&gt;As you Shall, Later on down the Thread.&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;3/11/2006 1:11 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(4 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;893.4 in reply to 893.3&nbsp;&gt;Below are Shop items. Mech Chassis, Armors, Coatings Weapons and a bit on Ammo. I'm not gonna kill the poor game and reveal where these are being sold, after this all you have is exploration and survival and I'll not rob you of this. I've given you dreams, you make them a reality, now get in there and kick some metal butt.&lt;</p>

<p>Spectre,SPR,<br />
Spectre is small and fast. Makes up for small Max Load capacity with speed. Short range Jump Jet capable. </p>

<p>Tyson,TSN,<br />
More room for expansion and a higher heat tolerance than the Spectre. Short range Jump Jet capable. </p>

<p>Viper,VPR,<br />
Small and fast. Better Max Load and heat tolerance than Spectre. Short range Jump Jet capable. </p>

<p>Grudge,GRG,<br />
Big Mean beast. The Grudge has a higher Max Load and heat tolerance than anything else in the Core regions. No Jump Jets. </p>

<p>Wraith,WTH,<br />
Wraith is fast and furious. Advanced endostructure gives extended Jump Jet capability and good evasive speed. </p>

<p>Hydra,HDR,<br />
Hydra's advanced cooling systems coupled with a hefty Max Load makes a fierce fighting machine. Short range Jump Jet capable. </p>

<p>Cerberus,CRB,<br />
The Cerberus is walking carnage. Highest Max Load available gives plenty of room for heavy weaponry. No Jump Jets. </p>

<p>Armorings:</p>

<p>ExoTEC Std,ETS,<br />
Standard issue armor. </p>

<p>ExoTEC Hvy,ETH,<br />
Slightly enhanced protection vs. HR; EN; and MSL attacks. </p>

<p>FibrAlloy,FBR,<br />
Stronger and lighter than ExoTEC armors. Extra protection vs. CT attacks. </p>

<p>FibrAlloy-T,FBT,<br />
Titanium crossweave provides reduced weight and enhanced protection vs. EN attacks. </p>

<p>VIBRAShell,VBR,<br />
Disruption field provides unparalleled MSL protection. Also enhanced protection vs. CT and HR attacks. </p>

<p>MASS,MSS,<br />
The ultimate in defensive systems. Unequalled HR and EN protection. <br />
Excellent CT and MSL defense. The best there is. </p>

<p>Coatings:</p>

<p>GelCoat,GEL,<br />
Adds short-term enhanced protection vs. energy attacks. </p>

<p>MiRrER Shell,MRR,<br />
Longer-term added protection vs. energy attacks. </p>

<p>HardRound/Artillery Weapons:</p>

<p>AutoCannon,AC,<br />
Pro: Costs little and runs fairly cool. <br />
Con: Heavy ammo and low accuracy. <br />
Range: 1-2 </p>

<p>DualCannon,DC,<br />
Pro: Better range than AC <br />
Con: Costs and weighs more. Range: 2-3 <br />
MetaCannon,MaC,<br />
Pro: Good mid range weapon. Con: Low heat tolerance. <br />
Range: 3-5 </p>

<p>Gauss Cannon,GC,<br />
Pro: Excellent range and very accurate. <br />
Con: Expensive ammo and small ammo capacity. <br />
Range: 4-6 </p>

<p>Energy Weapons:</p>

<p>Small Laser,SmL,<br />
Pro: Accurate and needs no ammo. <br />
Con: Runs hot. Short range. Range: 1-2 <br />
Med Laser,MdL,<br />
Pro: Accurate and needs no ammo. <br />
Con: Runs hot. <br />
Range: 2-4 </p>

<p>Long Range Laser,LRL,<br />
Pro: Accurate and needs no ammo. <br />
Con: Runs hot. <br />
Range: 4-6 </p>

<p>Med Plasma Laser,MPL,<br />
Pro: Excellent range <br />
Con: Lower damage rating <br />
Range: 1-4 </p>

<p>Lrg Plasma Laser,LPL,<br />
Pro: Excellent range <br />
Con: Lower damage rating <br />
Range: 3-6 </p>

<p>Particle Hammer Cannon,PHC,<br />
Pro: Good range. Splash damage. Con: Dangerous at close range. Range: 2-4 </p>

<p>Ranged Particle Hammer,RPH,<br />
Pro: Good range. Splash damage. Con: Dangerous at close range. Range: 4-6 </p>

<p>Ballistic/Missile Weapons:</p>

<p>Close Range Launcher,CRM,<br />
Pro: Good shock and splash damage. <br />
Con: Limited range. <br />
Range: 1-2 </p>

<p>Rhino Launcher,RhM,<br />
Pro: Good Shock and heavy Splash damage. <br />
Con: Limited range. <br />
Range: 1-2 </p>

<p>SPEAR Launcher,SPR,<br />
Pro: Good Splash and heavy Shock damage. <br />
Con: Limited range. <br />
Range: 1-2 </p>

<p>Long Range Launcher,LRM,<br />
Pro: Good range. Splash and shock damage. <br />
Con: Costly ammo. <br />
Range: 4-6 </p>

<p>Advanced LRM,ARM,<br />
Pro: Extended range. Good damage. <br />
Con: Expensive ammo. <br />
Range: 3-6 </p>

<p>CHAOS Launcher,CHS,<br />
Pro: Heavy damage. Good accuracy. <br />
Con: Very expensive. <br />
Range: 1-4 </p>

<p>Physical/Contact Weapons:</p>

<p>Stomp-X,STP,<br />
Pro: Great shock damage. <br />
Con: Limited to contact attack. Range: 1 </p>

<p>DaClub,CLB,<br />
Pro: Great shock damage. <br />
Con: Limited to contact attack. Range: 1 </p>

<p>STUNR,STN,<br />
Pro: Huge shock damage; some splash. <br />
Con: Limited to contact attack. Range: 1 </p>

<p>GORE,GOR,<br />
Pro: Huge shock damage; some splash. <br />
Con: Limited to contact attack. Range: 1 </p>

<p>Ammunition sold, varying alotments:<br />
ACDC Rounds, ACD <br />
MaC Rounds, MaC <br />
Gauss Rounds, GRN <br />
Close Range Missiles, CRM <br />
Rhino Missiles, RHN <br />
SPEAR Missiles, SPR <br />
Long Range Missiles, LRM <br />
Adv. Long Range Missiles, ALM <br />
Chaos Missiles, CHS </p>

<p>&gt;I've gotta head in there myself, and ... Mech is currently Full, try again in a minute. [Exit] It's been like this for a week now.&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;4/11/2006 1:33 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(5 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;893.5 in reply to 893.4&nbsp;&gt;The game MECH mostly likely draws insiration from is BattleTech, right? </p>

<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BattleTech">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BattleTech</a> I played the original board game as early as '89, I was a late laserboomer, lol, and didnt really get it into full swing until I learned to DM a game in '92. We created our own figurines of vehicles and robots from plastic war vehicle model parts, some I still have, they look real nice. In '94 - '96 I was buying both the official boxed sets of 'mechs, lead pewter ral partha pricies, and 25cent gumball gundam and shogun warriors remolds, lol. I'll be making a small chat/message site for MECH players. The place has potential, just that very few people Play it! Kinda sad to an old wargame veteran like your's truly..,&lt;</p>
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>&gt;Continued from truncation!&lt;</p>

<p>Once registered with a Clan the Clan Tag will automatically be added to your name. If you don't keep up your end of the bargain the Clan leader can boot you at any time so try to be a team player. </p>

<p>&gt;This verbatim from the training pages, figured it be handy to have em all on as one form, and yes, there is more I'm afraid. A little reminder, Mech is a MMCFG massively multiplayer comabt fighting a term I made up, lol, game enabled only for cellphones with mobile web. It's a small bunch that plays there these days, it'd be the place where pent up MMWRPGers could go to blow off a little steam in a straight up pkilling allowed zone. Wars if not your thunderdome in Shade, could be done in here.&lt;</p>
 
<p>&gt;There is SO much Right with Mech that's Wrong with Shade, but then I've been about that all along, this is why I had to stop playing Shade, so violently. Exp and Gear loss is so slaggin stupid, Shade is the only game I've ever played where you lose gear and exp after dying! But enough about Shade elsewhere.&lt;</p>
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;164&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>Post message<br />
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<p>&gt;I tried it with Enabled with auto-line-breaks and regular Enabled, sometimes it's probably a matter of having a space above the HTML from the top of the code field. Aqrn's HTML made it up okay, so it could be just a webtv thing, among many other webtv things lol.&lt;</p>
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;162&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>&gt;Shaking his head resigned, \&quot;Okay, fine, no Archival payloads, piece meal then.\&quot; He leaned against the Inn window taking instruction from the cloistered BarnCat, who he caught reading by candlelight to kill yet more of the displacer level unkillable boredom. BarnCat turned a page lazily, licking a finger afterwards and placing it on the fresh page, leaving a spreading patch of spittle, \&quot;As much and as many times as you have to, avoid being confronted, do not answer any queries but for what I've told you to say.\&quot; This 'Cat was being mighty high and mighty full of himself. Standing outside leaning against the window coated in dew and moonlight. \&quot;OKay, understood, Now what of MY Stories?\&quot; </p>

<p>BarnCat sat up quickly almost knocking over his chair but quickly looping a tail around the chair leg to keep it from landing, \&quot;NO! Now way, not yet. You post your stories now then we might as well toss this plan. No My-story, no Your-story. Answer's plainly a NO. Just wait, sorry but bring over a few pages of stories first then we'll talk about getting you published.\&quot;&lt;</p>
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;67&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>I'm not even awake for the Noon News, having been being asleep for a good few hours already. Maybe someone else can tell me who even does that one. And how it does. </p>

<p>Bill O'Reilly, I won't claim to know alot about this guy either but I heard him once, and I've heard his promos for awhile. If he Really is willing to take on his own party that's great, he doesn't seem the kinda guy to run a pick on the other side psuedopolitical comedy show. I could be wrong, but then alot of KGMI's conservative programs take place while I'm asleep, if I'm up early enough I'll catch the end part of Debbie Chavez show. </p>

<p>Neeeeyyyaaarreeeegh! Drudge. Love that sound effect. Matt Drudge, he's interesting. He has a nice leisurely pace to his show composed of sound clips, news snippets and great one-liners. WHat I can appreciate is he seems discontent with Both sides of any issue at times, if not equally at least willing to exercise a healthy sense of cynicism and realism about him.</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;67&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>Alrighty, a little more time to spend on this before I head to work and hang out with the KGMI folks in the car all night, which upon reflection might explain my heavily influenced view of them and talk radio in general lol. Hey, to me it's one of the few thins that keeps my job interesting, and if I gotta be stuck in that job indefinitely it might as well be infotaining. </p>

<p>Okay I have no reviews for Radio Real Estate, Community Connection (sorry Tracy, it sounds like a real neat show, it's just on at a bad time for me lol), Noon News, Dr. Dean Edell, Kim Komando, probably some others, if I was up early or late enough for various reasons to catch them on air I'll probably have at least a little bit to say about them. </p>

<p>Oh and Stay Tuned Folks! The link to this site has been emailed to RADIO PEOPLE! That's right, the folks we're filleting and roasting on this thread lol kidding! So far? No guarantees they'll bite, it's likely they get invited to all sorts of websites looking to have a famous name associated with their site for notoriety and a bigger draw. I won't deny the temptation towards that, but here they're members. Mabe with a unique perspective on Radio and their own topical base, but then again aren't we al? Well, minus the Radio perspective, unless some of you are in that field or afficianados of it? &gt;winkO My seals are lipped. Now as to the rest of you, be on your behavior and don't embarass me in front of our famous friends lol jk, be yourselves. </p>

<p>(Except for ZAGREO, be somebody else lol.) &gt;.&lt;</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;155&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>LoL, I think he comes out with the new rules once a year too, Trik posted something like this elsewhere and it was even longer, maybe he's more content this time around. </p>

<p>A recent article, kick me if it's wrong, but has a tribute to him being at this comedy thing for about 50 years? </p>

<p>That's amazing, I'll give that another look if that newspaper's still in the cafeteria and get my facts straight-er? When in doubt, Wiki Out?</p>

<p>George Carlin, one of the Real Three Wise Men! Him, Weird Al, Howard Stern, Rob Zombie &amp; The Undertaker, 3 wise men and my math rocks lmao. Gawd..,</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;164&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Some of the html seems to work, some not so much, it may be an issue with more complex code.  I'll take a look.&quot;
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&quot;166&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>Arcade Meta! MMOGs &amp; More!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Gauntlet: Dark Legacy!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/11/2006 1:43 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 8)&nbsp;&nbsp;879.1&nbsp;&gt;Felt the need to post up a tribute to one of the best multiplayer action rpg's around. When BarnCat and BigFoot aren't in Shade and Middle-Earth What, tehy can be found in here, playing it 3D and in color!&lt; <br />
Gauntlet: Dark Legacy<br />
Gauntlet: Dark Legacy is an expansion of the previous game, Gauntlet Legends. The expansion adds new character classes (Dwarf, Knight, Jester, and Sorceress), and new levels (Sky Dominion, Ice Domain, Dream World, and Battlefield).<br />
Contents<br />
1 Story<br />
2 Hidden Characters<br />
3 Hidden Levels<br />
4 Worlds<br />
5 Monsters<br />
6 Generals<br />
7 Golems<br />
8 Gargolyes<br />
9 Death<br />
10 Bosses<br />
11 Legendary Weapons<br />
Story<br />
In an ancient time, the evil mage Garm, using the power of the runestones, released a great evil upon the land. This demon, Skorne, broke free of Garm's control, crushing him and imprisoning his soul in the underworld. Skorne then released his minions upon the lands, and scattered the runestones across the Eight Realms, so that they may never again be used against him.<br />
No one has dared try. . .<br />
Until now.<br />
(From the game's introductory cinematic)<br />
Hidden Characters<br />
Each of the 8 base character classes (Warrior/Dwarf, Valkyrie/Knight, Archer/Jester, and Wizard/Sorceress) has another beast form as a hidden character. <br />
These are well hidden, and play identically to their non-beast counterparts. You can find these hidden beast characters in the same realm that the basic character calls its \&quot;home\&quot;. These characters, and the realm in which they can be found, are:<br />
Warrior-Minotaur (Mountain Kingdom)<br />
Dwarf-Ogre (Arctic Domain)<br />
Valkyrie-Falconess (Castle Stronghold)<br />
Knight-Unicorn (Sky Dominion)<br />
Archer-Tigress (Forest Realm)<br />
Jester-Hyena (Dream World)<br />
Wizard-Jackal (Desert Land)<br />
Sorceress-Medusa (Forsaken Province)<br />
Sumner the wizard can also be unlocked as a character, and can be found in the Battlefields realm.<br />
Hidden Levels<br />
Crops<br />
Gauntlet<br />
Space<br />
Clouds<br />
Psychadelic<br />
Labs<br />
Docks<br />
Barnyard<br />
Trenches<br />
Worlds<br />
The worlds, and contained levels, are as follows:<br />
1:Forsaken Province<br />
--Poisoned Fields<br />
--Ghost Town<br />
--Haunted Cemetery<br />
--Mausoleum<br />
--Lich's Crypt<br />
2:Mountain Kingdom<br />
--Valley of Fire<br />
--Dagger Peak<br />
--Cliffs of Desolation<br />
--Lost Cave<br />
--Volcanic Cavern<br />
--Dragon's Lair<br />
3:Castle Stronghold<br />
--Castle Courtyard<br />
--Dungeons of Torment<br />
--Castle Barracks<br />
--Tower Armory<br />
--Castle Treasury<br />
--Chimera's Keep<br />
4:Sky Dominion<br />
--Toxic Spire<br />
--Cloud Docks<br />
--Sky Shipyards<br />
--Mothership<br />
--Vat of the Plague Fiend<br />
5:Forest Realm]]<br />
--Acid Swamps<br />
--Twisted Roots of Evil<br />
--Ancient Tree<br />
--Gnarled Branches<br />
--Web of the Spider Queen<br />
6:Desert Land<br />
--City Ruins<br />
--Temple of the Magi<br />
--Mystic Pyramid<br />
--Tombs of the Undead<br />
--The Genie's Sanctum<br />
7:Ice Domain<br />
--Arctic Docks<br />
--Frozen Camp<br />
--Crystal Mine<br />
--Erupting Fissure<br />
--Yeti's Cavern<br />
8:Dream World<br />
--Carnival of the Lost<br />
--Haunted Grounds<br />
--Haunted House<br />
--Your Worst Nightmare!<br />
--Maze of Illusion<br />
--Shadow Wraith's Haunt<br />
9:Desecrated Temple<br />
--Desecrated Temple<br />
--Altar of Skorne<br />
10:The Underworld<br />
--Gates of the Underworld<br />
--Throne of Skorne<br />
11:The Battlefields<br />
--Battle Trenches<br />
--Fortified Towers<br />
--Internal Fortress<br />
--Garm's Citadel<br />
Monsters<br />
Zombies<br />
Giant Maggots<br />
Ghosts<br />
Orcs<br />
Scorpions<br />
Fire Demons<br />
Dark Elves<br />
Rats<br />
Living Armor<br />
Sky Pirates<br />
Slime Creatures<br />
Fiends<br />
Lizardmen<br />
Spiders<br />
Ents<br />
Bandits<br />
Cobras<br />
Mummies<br />
Small Genies<br />
Kobolds<br />
Wolves<br />
Ice Worms<br />
Demons<br />
Crawling Hands<br />
Mirror Wraiths<br />
Skeleton Warriors<br />
Demon Dogs<br />
Garm's Apprentices<br />
Generals<br />
Generals are large, tough versions of the regular monsters. <br />
They take a while to destroy, but when you do, they drop items.<br />
Zombie Reaper<br />
Orc General<br />
Dark Elf Warchief<br />
Sky Pirate Captain<br />
Lizardman Chieftan<br />
Bandit Pharaoh<br />
Kobold Taskmaster<br />
Demon Lord<br />
Skeleton Warrior Legionary<br />
Golems<br />
Like Generals, Golems are large enemies that can take a lot of damage, and drop items when they die.<br />
Cemetary Soil Golem<br />
Rock Golem<br />
Armor Golem<br />
Slime Golem<br />
Wood Golem<br />
Sand Golem<br />
Polar Bear Golem<br />
Nightmare Golem<br />
Lava Golem<br />
Battle Golem<br />
Gargolyes<br />
Gargolyes are large, dragon-like monsters. Like Generals and Golems, they drop items when they die, but the items they drop are golden items. You need a certean number of golden items to get to different areas of Sumners Tower.<br />
Snake Gargolye (Golden Snake Fangs)<br />
Eagle Gargolye (Golden Eagle Feathers)<br />
Lion Gargolye (Golden Lion Claws)<br />
Death<br />
In the levels, you sometimes come across the most deadly enemy of all...Death himself. There are two kinds of Death. The black robed Death drains your experence, while the red robed Death drains health. There are three ways to drive death off. <br />
One, you can hit Death with your weapon 100 times. Two, you can use magic on Death. Three, you can find an Anti-Death Halo that allows you to drain experence or health from Death.<br />
Bosses<br />
The bosses are as follows:<br />
1:Lich - a giant zombie that fights with a huge axe. Sometimes throws its decaying body parts to allow maggots to attack the player.<br />
2:Dragon - a massive red lizard that breaths fireballs and stomps sending out a shockwave.<br />
3:Chimera - a three-headed monster with three health bars. It has a lion's head (which breathes fire), an eagle's head (lightning) and a snake's head (acid). Could possibly be related to the gargoyles which the player fights in other levels.<br />
4:Plague Fiend - a horrible monster made of toxic slime. Attacks by using sweeping tentacles, spitting slime and sinking into its vat to overflow nearby pipes.<br />
5:Spider Queen - a half-woman, half-spider creature that fights on a giant web. Attacks using a whip, spitting venom and calling her children for assistance.<br />
6:Genie - a monstrous black-blue djinni that attacks using a scimitar, energy from its eye and causing the ceiling to collapse.<br />
7:Yeti - a giant ape that uses a variety of ice powers, including ice boulders and an ice wall, plus its own brute force.<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/12/2006 2:52 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 8)&nbsp;&nbsp;879.2 in reply to 879.1&nbsp;*They're put to good use, I got one of each character too!*<br />
Warrior-Minotaur (Mountain Kingdom) {MIN0TAUR would love this one, but for now it's just an ordinary Barbarian, with the invincible code put in. He's shiny metal clangs when he walks, and dumb as a post, but who's gonna tell him that?}<br />
Dwarf-Ogre (Arctic Domain) {This one's based on Gobie, and as any good ferocious dwarf should do, fires in three points of attack, see WOLVERINE!}<br />
Valkyrie-Falconess (Castle Stronghold) {This one's belonging to AmazonPhoenix, rapid fire sword slinging suited to her onetime Shade \&quot;Airazor\&quot; character.}<br />
Knight-Unicorn (Sky Dominion) {I had no idea Aluminus's character would turn into a Unicorn, but one shwing of his mighty mace/flail and a giant metal whell rolls over everything in it's path, like a towtruck gone wrong, hail to the king baby!}<br />
Archer-Tigress (Forest Realm) {CrystalGryphon's \&quot;Felinara\&quot; character is represented well here and her perpetual Supershot Bow is only equalled in artilly by the BFG attack. Stands for Big ƒç†ing Gun, her bow unfolds out into a arrow cannon with shouldermounted missile backup, definitely a fun sending, Say it with ICBMs, lol!}<br />
Jester-Hyena (Dream World) {BarnCat's inspiration squared, twice, something. Shade'll just have to figure this one out on their own, if they dare.}<br />
Wizard-Jackal (Desert Land) {Haven't found a use for this stumbling weak dork yet, but he'll be replaced by having Sumner himself do some of his own dirty work for once.}<br />
Sorceress-Medusa (Forsaken Province) {Zynda of LOTR fame gets a makeover we can barely see, and neither can the enemy thanks to an invisibility code slapped in they never know what hit em. She summons three rampaging skeletons who direct the flow of traffic straight to hell.}<br />
*TO me it's like playing Shade or LOTR in 3D and if I aint there, I'm THERE!*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;2/12/2006 1:38 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(3 of 8)&nbsp;&nbsp;879.3 in reply to 879.2&nbsp;Man, I WISH I could play these frikkin games! I have no xbox, no gamecube, no ps, or ps2. I have only my snes and my computer. You should find some fun games that I can play. Haah, or maybe I should just get out and buy a new game machiney thing. Hm. <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/12/2006 2:36 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(4 of 8)&nbsp;&nbsp;879.4 in reply to 879.3&nbsp;Due to its popularity, Gauntlet spawned several sequels:<br />
Gauntlet II (1986)<br />
Gauntlet III: The Final Quest (1991)<br />
Gauntlet 3: The Third Encounter (1991)<br />
Gauntlet IV (1993)<br />
Gauntlet Legends (1998)<br />
Gauntlet: Dark Legacy (2000)<br />
Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows (2005)<br />
Though the sequels have all enjoyed differing success, none have sparked the sensation this original game did upon its release.<br />
Gauntlet on the NES<br />
Due to its phenomenal success in the arcades, Gauntlet was ported to several home systems of the day. <br />
These platforms include DOS, Apple II, NES, Atari Lynx, Amiga, Sega Master System, Sega Genesis, Atari ST, Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum, among others. More recently, Gauntlet was included in Midway Arcade Treasures; a compilation of arcade games available for the Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2 and Xbox consoles and Windows.<br />
A cell phone version for J2ME and Brew phones was developed by TKO Software.<br />
Gauntlet is available for download over Microsoft's Xbox Live Arcade service as of the launch of the Xbox 360.<br />
Retrieved from \&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gauntlet_%28arcade_game%29\&quot;<br />
{Maybe something on this list is accessible, but a list of the best SNES games I've ever played could be recomended at you too, lol. Just HAVING a working SNES alone is worthy of merit, how the heck. They were practically designed to die within 5 years of purchase, You can't PAWN them anywhere.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;2/14/2006 2:44 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(5 of 8)&nbsp;&nbsp;879.5 in reply to 879.4&nbsp;Ag and his brother even had an snes. Man, you need to be kind to your toys! <br />
I have actually found something fun to occupy my online time with. It's RuneScape, yayyy! It's a wicked-cool rpg, you get to design your character, and you can do whatever you want. You can kill people, take up a trade, do quests for peeps; all sorts of fun! I've been playing two days out of \&quot;tutorial island\&quot; and I've been killed TWICE and lost all of the precious items I had found. It rocks! Er, and you can talk to people too. Lots of people are cheaters over there, and they try to trick me outta my hard-searched-for money. Beware! <br />
<a href="http://runescape.com">http://runescape.com</a> <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/15/2006 2:25 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(6 of 8)&nbsp;&nbsp;879.6 in reply to 879.5&nbsp;*I know of Several people who play Run Escape, it's nothing new to me, lol. You mention BarnCat to any of them it may do ya some good. Alot of the folks there are from Shade &amp; LOTR and have Shade in their names, like ShadeLewd or ShadeNewt maybe. There's even a player created message board about it somewhere. I can be bothered to get the link for ya if you so wish.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;2/16/2006 5:24 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(7 of 8)&nbsp;&nbsp;879.7 in reply to 879.6&nbsp;OMG! Can you play there? You should play. I could put you on my buddy list and everything. Wow, we'd all be the best of friends. RuneScape won't let me play tonight, gr. It keeps telling me I have to reload the page because the server has been updated. Like, whatever! <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/19/2006 7:19 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(8 of 8)&nbsp;&nbsp;879.8 in reply to 879.7&nbsp;*Nope, can't play there, you can try slipping me some links, but WebTV doesn't process Runescape all that well. I'll give it another hundred tries before I start ignoring people who even mention it, lol. I'm havign such a problem even getting an account at barons online that I'm hesitant to get one of my own now. Why Buy download malfunctioning software when you can be boggled by it for free.*</p>
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&quot;166&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>8:Shadow Wraith - a being made of pure darkness and nightmares. Attacks using its tendrils, small wraith creatures and other dark powers.<br />
9: Armored Skorne - uses armor in his first fight. Can shoot various forms of energy from his gloves, mask and horns. When beaten, he drops his four items and the player can use one for a short time in the next world.<br />
10:True Form of Skorne - he uses all his normal moves, but they pack a bigger punch. He doesn't have his armor this time, so you can see his firey form beneath.<br />
11:Garm - fights in the form of a statue, the same statue on the console games cover. Attacks include( but are not limited to) a purple beam from both hands and a beam that sweeps across the arena.<br />
Legendary Weapons<br />
Each boss has a special Legendary Weapon to which they are especially vulnerable. Often, these weapons are hidden in another realm, and are typically not found until much later in the game. For instance, the Lich is the boss of the first realm the player can enter, the Forsaken Province. However, the Legendary Weapon to which he is most vulnerable, the Good Book, isn't found until the Sky Domain, the fourth realm the player can enter. The console version of the game allows players to skip fighting boss characters on their first playthrough of a realm, also allowing them to find the Legendary Weapon with which they can be defeated best.<br />
The Legendary Weapons, the enemies weakest to them, and where they can be found are:<br />
1:Parchment of Fire, which will create a wall of fire to counter the Yeti's ice moves, found in the Forsaken Province.<br />
2:Javelin of Blinding, which gouges out the Plague Fiend's one eye and reduces his accuracy, found in the Mountain Kingdom.<br />
3:Ice Axe, freezes the Dragon solid, found in the Castle Realm.<br />
4:Good Book, which shoots a ball of light and slows down the Lich with its holy flames, found in the Sky Realm.<br />
5:Scimitar of Decapitation, beheads the Chimera's lion head, found in the Forest Realm.<br />
6:Toxic Bellows, reduces the Spider Queen's size and power, found in the Desert Land.<br />
7:Lamp of Dark Obstruction, creates a dark cloud to blind the Genie, found in the Ice Domain.<br />
8:Lantern of Revelation, blocks all of the Shadow Wraith's shadow attacks with its superior light, found in the Dream World<br />
9:Soul Savior, deflects Skorne's attacks right back, can only be found and used in the Desecrated Temple<br />
Retrieved from \&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gauntlet:_Dark_Legacy\&quot;<br />
This page was last modified 17:08, 2 February 2006.<br />
&gt;This article contains a clue as to the BarnCat's new Boosted secret ChAoTic aNiMaL form will be, a true meta exclusive, enjoy!&lt;</p>

<p>(Pssst, uh it was Blue Hyena!)</p>
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&quot;167&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<font face="Microsoft Sans Serif"> Arcade Meta! MMOGs & More! -  {80s Video Games Classics!}<br />
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From: Bloodgeon   5/16/2004 7:59 am To: ALL  (1 of 1)  266.1 <br />
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Enjoy some of these classic '80s games below - <br />
Pacman <br />
If you haven't played this all time classic game it must be because you've been hiding out in a shack on top of a mountain in Montana for the last 20+ years. The object of the game is to move around the small yellow blob (Pacman) and chomp up the white dots. Oh, and watch out for Blinky, Pinky, Inkey, and Clyde (the spooky ghosts). <br />
Simon <br />
This game will test your memory, and, ultimately, your sanity. The object of the game is to memorize Simon's sequence of lights. On that note,does anyone remember those Simon commercials in the '80s? How could you forget! :) <br />
Space Invaders <br />
You can't get anymore retro than this classic shoot-em-up game. Yes, the graphics are chunky - a far cry from X-Box or PS2 standards - but at the time it seemed like 'space-age' technology :-) . <br />
Frogger <br />
Strangely addictive game that I remember playing on my old Amstrad PC back in the day when Windows and MS-DOS was still in its embryotic stages. You are the frog and your task is to make it across the road without being hit by traffic, and finally make it across the river by skilfully hitching a ride on the floating logs. Sounds simple enough, but it's the end pockets which are the hardest - and watch out for those pesky crocodiles! <br />
Moon Patrol <br />
Classic 'left-to-right' shoot em' up game that I remember playing vividly on my old Atari 2600. An impressive yet quite challenging action/shooter game with its unique 3D graphics, funky techno background music - and its revolutionary gameplay, that's still good even by todays standards <br />
- Ok, maybe not - but Moon Patrol excels in so many areas that it's sure to please diehard Atari 2600 fans :) <br />
Donkey Kong <br />
This classic game first appeared at the arcades in 1981, and was the first to introduce such characters as Mario, Donkey Kong and Peach. <br />
Donkey Kong was the product of a Nintendo artist named Shigeru Miyamoto. Miyamoto did the entire game himself (even the music), the only help he got was with the name. He and a manager decided they'd call it "Donkey Kong" because "kong" would imply a gorilla was involved, and "donkey" was used because their Japanese-to-English dictionary said it meant "stubborn, wily, and goofy." The story : Donkey Kong has stolen Mario's girlfriend and taken her to the top of a steel structure. <br />
You move Mario over girders and up ladders, leap over tumbling barrels, dodge lethal fireballs and jump onto fast-moving elevators, trying to rescue Mario's girlfriend from Donkey Kong <br />
Tetris <br />
Tetris is life. Think about it : As time passes, life's little problems incessantly pour down in chunks. <br />
Somehow, someway, you must conquer these hurdles, fitting them together so you can move on. Ok, maybe I'm taking the metaphor too far. In any case, this is one of the all time classic games and it was Alexey Pajitnov who created Tetris on an Electronica 60 while working for the Academy of Sciences in Moscow. <br />
Tetris was released in the United States in 1986. The game's popularity was tremendous, and many were instantly hooked - it was a software blockbuster. <br />
Duck Hunt <br />
Released in 1984 by Nintendo, Duck Hunt was one of the first games on the NES platform to use the 'light gun'. The basic idea of this game is pretty simple - you're a duck hunter armed with a pistol and your trusty dog. You have three shots to shoot one or two ducks each round. After ten rounds of duck hunting (you'll probably be rather bored of shooting duck at this point), you go to the shooting range and shoot at clay pigeons for another ten rounds - although the dog is absent. The game is rather fun and satisfying initially but gets old quickly. The sound effects are pretty much what you'd expect for a game from the early 1980s - that is, awful by todays standards - gameplay and graphics are simple - but it remains a classic and is fun to play every once in a while. <br />
Pong <br />
Pong, while not the first videogame, was the first coin-op arcade game and the first mainstream videogame that was available to almost everyone. The origins of Pong lie with an abstract tennis game created with an old oscilloscope and some vacuum tubes by Willy Higinbotham way back in 1958. What eventually became "Pong" was a pretty simple game with simple rules - hit the ball across the playing field and try your best to hit it past your opponents paddle on the other side. <br />
Asteroids <br />
In the years after Star Wars, anything involving outer space, speedy interstellar craft and dangerous battles was considered golden. Into this arena of sci-fi fantasy came Atari's Asteroids, one of the most enduring hits in video game history. Atari's recipe for addiction consisted of the following: one screen, five buttons, one ship, a few UFO's, and several ship-smashing asteroids. Smack dab in the center of the action was your triangle-shaped spacecraft, adrift in a sea of space rocks. The <br />
Blasting large, slow-moving asteroids turned them into two medium-sized, speedier asteroids. <br />
Another blast at the medium asteroids split them into small, fast-moving asteroids, which could be vaporized with one more shot. <br />
Thus, if you started firing wildly into fields of big asteroids, you would likely end up in an even bigger mess than you started with, facing a swarm of tiny, zippy asteroids. The controls allow you to rotate left and right, thrust, warp into hyperspace, and most importantly, to fire your blaster at the rocky menaces. For a generation of video game addicts, Asteroids will always mean simple graphics, stressful and addictive gameplay, and dreams of high-scoring glory. <br />
Star Castle <br />
You may not remember Star Castle - actually, I didn't either - but visually this game (released in 1980) uses the same 'vector graphics' that are seen in games such as Asteroids and Battlezone. <br />
Vector graphics are, as seen in the screen shot to the right, simple lines to create objects - and while it may seem cheesey compared to present day graphics, they were considered cutting edge stuff back in the '70s and early '80s. This was also one of the first games to use an experimental artificial intelligence to harrass the game player's ship. A barely noticable feature of the game from our perspective, but a fundamental element of all video games today. <br />
Your task in Star Castle is to break through the three layers of walls and destroy the central behemoth. <br />
Success in this game is primarily determined by how well you can control your ship. <br />
(Article excerpted from a site about these ditted to remove ads and costs to buy, etc.)</font>
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&quot;168&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>Arcade Meta! MMOGs &amp; More!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;EVERQUEST</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;yelosnow &nbsp;9/27/2006 3:16 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 14)&nbsp;&nbsp;973.1&nbsp;This will be where i start compiling data with your permission, of&nbsp;anecdotes, stories adventure info chr info etc… wont be to&nbsp; awefull interesting if you don't play but may get some enjoyment out of the ideas ingame and what silly adventures happen over there.<br />
Like lastnight… a group of fellow trolls close to 20 of us were waiting for a clanmate to do what was required to spawn his epic quest monster… (ginormous ice behemoth thing) it takes a good 1/2hour to get the things done needed to spawn him so we were hanging around zentars keep it's a l337 town lol make tor look like cloven… but anyway near town is a good hunt camp with creatures called hexbones… pretty nasty.. someone not sure who brings up the idea all 20 of us should get naked and streak the hex camp well after a lot of lol'ing I see armor disappearing and I follow suit… well 20 or so nude trolls is an awesome sight but when they streak your camp with frost giants ice gryphon's frost hounds ice wyrms etc in tow it adds a whole new level to freaky…. Hehehe <br />
i hate you because i care!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;yelosnow &nbsp;9/27/2006 3:24 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;yelosnow &nbsp;(2 of 14)&nbsp;&nbsp;973.2 in reply to 973.1&nbsp;naked troll link lmao<br />
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<a href="http://cyclopsx.com/archives/eqoa/Characters/TrollMale.jpg">http://cyclopsx.com/archives/eqoa/Characters/TrollMale.jpg</a><br />
i hate you because i care!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/28/2006 2:34 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;yelosnow &nbsp;(3 of 14)&nbsp;&nbsp;973.3 in reply to 973.2&nbsp;[Awh what a lovely, can you change the body dimensions on those? Looks like he's let himself really go in the way of his ale belly and hate handles. Sounds like lots more intricate fun than my native LOTR Middle Earth War, a game heighting out at 15 players average max, I could get people overload from EverQuest! I've opted for Troll ShadowKnight, they're not evil per se, just shadowy, at least I say so. Could go for an Orc Necro named Necrorc or Tuskull. We won't have troubles thinking up decent names, we consult Metaphorm, he is our master, he gives us twinkies too!]</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/28/2006 2:40 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(4 of 14)&nbsp;&nbsp;973.4 in reply to 973.2&nbsp; [Hold me back I think I'm in lust! And I hear the Dwarf Women are bearded ladies. I saw that too. Here's the photoskinnydippers, EQ won't be doing a lingerie catalog but at least you have <a href="http://cyclopsx.com/archives/eqoa/Characters/">http://cyclopsx.com/archives/eqoa/Characters/</a> to ogre er ogle at. I still won't be going Erudite or Human, but I'll be avoiding making troll dwarf or ogre femme fatt-ales.]</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;yelosnow &nbsp;9/28/2006 8:26 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;(5 of 14)&nbsp;&nbsp;973.5 in reply to 973.4&nbsp;dark elf mmmm...mmmm good<br />
i hate you because i care!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;yelosnow &nbsp;9/28/2006 11:29 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;yelosnow &nbsp;(6 of 14)&nbsp;&nbsp;973.6 in reply to 973.5&nbsp;http://cyclopsx.com/archives/eqoa/<br />
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link to more ingame graphics... weapons items monsters etc... drool away<br />
i hate you because i care!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;yelosnow &nbsp;9/28/2006 12:33 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;yelosnow &nbsp;(7 of 14)&nbsp;&nbsp;973.7 in reply to 973.6&nbsp;<br />
<a href="http://cyclopsx.com/archives/eqoa/Monsters/Marionette.jpg">http://cyclopsx.com/archives/eqoa/Monsters/Marionette.jpg</a><br />
<a href="http://cyclopsx.com/archives/eqoa/Monsters/KerranElder.jpg">http://cyclopsx.com/archives/eqoa/Monsters/KerranElder.jpg</a><br />
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i hate you because i care!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/28/2006 2:42 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;yelosnow &nbsp;(8 of 14)&nbsp;&nbsp;973.8 in reply to 973.5&nbsp;[Still hashing out the chr scheme, do you have a list of what characteraces are in Champions of Norrath? That one sounds more affordable at the moment. Call it practice for the big show.]<br />
[Signed Halfling Druid / Troll ShadowKnight.]</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/28/2006 3:46 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(9 of 14)&nbsp;&nbsp;973.9 in reply to 973.8&nbsp;*Okay got it, lol sigh got he notebook, but it's an oldie but a goodie at 40 sheets, but been some ripped out since then so I'll have to show restraint, lol. So far there be plans for:<br />
GoodHumanMonk<br />
GnomeRogue<br />
HalflingDruid<br />
DarkElfAlchemist<br />
TrollShadowKnight<br />
OgreNecromancer<br />
EruditeNecro<br />
BarbarianShaman<br />
EvilHumanEnchanter<br />
HighElfBard<br />
DwarfPaladin<br />
But I narrowed all that down to eight and have now reached the indecision stage of the character plottings, lol.* </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/29/2006 4:46 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(10 of 14)&nbsp;&nbsp;973.10 in reply to 973.9&nbsp;Everquest<br />
From Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia.<br />
\&quot;WoW, I can't believe I paid money for this.\&quot;<br />
~ WoW user on World of Warcraft <br />
\&quot;WoW, I can't believe I paid money for this you unmotivated ƒç†.\&quot;<br />
~ WoW user's mom on World of Warcraft \&quot;In Soviet Russia, train pulls YOU!!\&quot;<br />
~ Russian Reversal on Everquest <br />
\&quot;You have been slain by Friedrich_Nietzsche01, bitch!\&quot;<br />
~ Friedrich Nietzsche on god(s) <br />
History <br />
Everquest was originally developed and released to the world in 1999 by a subsidiary of Sony Corporation as a means of enslaving and training the unemployed population of the Western world. The idea was conceived by the Japanese government while debating possible countermeasures to the evident Korean plot to spike all of Asia's inhabitants' drinks with Starcraft, an exotic psychoactive based off of a gene mutation affecting only those living in Asia or their mom's basements which causes users to transcend tangible reality and experience psychadelic visions of shapes and lights jittering through outer space, hence the name. <br />
Starcraft is believed to be derived from Adderall, as users also become compulsively concentrated on performing otherwise minute tasks with the utmost speed, quality, and efficiency. It was believed that the drug was being used with the intention of raising an inhumanly efficient generation of tacticians who would attack the Sea of Japan and eventually conquer Japan itself, a belief that has been confirmed with the recent attacks on Japan's allied waters. <br />
The Korean government, suspicious of the origins of Everquest, created a pseudo-nation aptly dubbed North Korea to act as a heat sink for negative media attention and mean world hatred. However, this is purely a bullshit claim, as all of Korea is clearly located north of Japan, not to mention they are all located north of the Equator. It takes only the half of your brain that is not already fried to know that no \&quot;Kim\&quot; is a ever going to conquer anything. <br />
The successful surmising of this half-assed alibi might also explain the premature Korean attacks on nearby waters. <br />
Sony's success in penetrating the world's markets, however, has only escalated the War for Minds. An outbreak of yet another addictive substance among American teens in 2004, known on the streets as 'WoW' (adopted from the phrase WoW, I can't believe I paid money for this) and imported from starving African villages by Blizzard Entertainment, believed to be the client of Korea who developed Starcraft, has forced Sony to churn out several expansions. The exact number was lost count of shortly after production began, but the generally accepted number is somewhere between 10 and 27. Monthly payroll deductions have also been introduced, the Sony Online Entertainment logo has been plastered everywhere, and developer-customer interaction has increased so that you never forget what online game you're paying to play and which company your loyalty belongs to. <br />
Currently, Sony is rumored to be developing a counter to this counter codenamed \&quot;EQ2\&quot;. Release date is unknown, leading to the validity of this rumor being widely debated and largely dismissed as a placebo effect to bring in revenue from potential WoW defecters, as dedicated EQ addicts wonder just what the point would be otherwise. <br />
Successful Integrating into your Mind Spirit of the Wolf, the company that makes the soft drink of the same name with the slogan \&quot;to make travel of any kind, whatsoever, even remotely possible,\&quot; still uses Everquest advertising. Their original slogan, \&quot;SOW, please\&quot; has become an Internet meme in its own right. <br />
The game also turned the trend of violence in video games on its ear. <br />
At a time when blood-spattering first person shooters were common, Everquest went the opposite route. <br />
Rather than brutally attack an opponent, the character brandishes his/her weapon menacingly, swinging it harmlessly in front of the target while the target flinches and moves back. The enemy does likewise, lurching forward if lacking a weapon. <br />
The goal is to continue this until one combatant passes out from exhaustion. Occasionally, special effects known as \&quot;spells\&quot; are used to distract the opponent with colored balls or sprites, causing them to flinch. <br />
The game is infamous for simulating reality to such a degree that addicted players can only interact using their game character. While trivial events such as the fatality of a neglected infant can result from playing any game, Everquest is singled out especially. Support groups for Everquest addicts exist for spouses who find themselves unable to compete with the superior reality maintained by Everquest. Sony, the Digital Rights company that published the game, responded to criticism by installing a safety mechanism in the game in a patch (along with some other programs that hardly need mentioning.) If a player is active for longer than one week, a digital representation of one of the GMs will offer the player a red pill, which acts as a symbol of their willingness to return to \&quot;actual\&quot; reality. As long as the representative doesn't sweat, the player usually swallows the pill without incident. <br />
Retrieved from <a href="http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Everquest">http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Everquest</a> <br />
{Looks like I'll be going Champions of Norrath first. It's the free version, has cat people, and supports the ever helpful usb headset. I go shopping today, to browse perchance to purchase. Don't get the hopes up, but things will get priced, and stuff might get bargained.} <br />
{I get chills and that feeling of Last Chance To Pull Out Before Absolute Addiction when standing at the gates of choice and timing. And have never felt so weak, but so powerful before.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;reygar &nbsp;&nbsp;10/4/2006 7:28 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;yelosnow  unread&nbsp;(11 of 14)&nbsp;&nbsp;973.11 in reply to 973.1&nbsp;EQ sux.<br />
Play WoW.<br />
That is all.<br />
Thank you.<br />
:)</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;reygar &nbsp;&nbsp;10/4/2006 7:36 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(12 of 14)&nbsp;&nbsp;973.12 in reply to 973.10&nbsp;EQ sux.<br />
Play WoW.<br />
That is all.<br />
Thank you.<br />
:)</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;PSioniKman &nbsp;&nbsp;10/7/2006 10:52 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(13 of 14)&nbsp;&nbsp;973.13 in reply to 973.12&nbsp;Here is an Everquestian MMORPG inspired comic strip called the Noob, its classic...go read it!<br />
&nbsp;<br />
<a href="http://www.thenoobcomic.com/daily/strip001.html">http://www.thenoobcomic.com/daily/strip001.html</a><br />
&nbsp;<br />
i have a mate who has a WoW Character called Oforf<br />
PSi</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/7/2006 3:37 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(14 of 14)&nbsp;&nbsp;973.14 in reply to 973.13&nbsp; *I hear tell there's a Everquest Champions of Norrath version of BarnCat, and at one time I thought there was a WoW BarnCat who was a dark elf something. I couldn't find a pic of a Ya Shir Berserker, but those are the big cat warriors. Currently a BarnCat runs around Hyrule all over again, a restart for the fun of it in a game I've beaten 4 times already Legend of BarnCat, Ocarina of Time, lol. Above pic is of a familiar I wish I could get.*</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;169&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>Arcade Meta! MMOGs &amp; More!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Metaphorumer's &amp; Chatbots!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6/24/2005 7:57 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;616.1&nbsp;[This was posted somewhere before, but has mysteriously vanished to the lands of Error trying to find message, so here's a retake: <br />
Meet ]C0BALT[ <br />
Human: What's your name? <br />
]C0BALT[: My name is]C0BALT[. <br />
Human: Where are you now? <br />
]C0BALT[: Oh. I am in A.L.I.C.E. AI Foundation's home in Middle-Earth. Where are you? <br />
Human: Where ya from? <br />
]C0BALT[: A place we call \&quot;reality.\&quot; <br />
Human: <a href="http://www.pandorabots.com/pandora/talk?botid=c04be5e94e35f365">http://www.pandorabots.com/pandora/talk?botid=c04be5e94e35f365</a> is where you can be found right? <br />
]C0BALT[: Thanks for that web address. <br />
Him and bots like him can be found and created at <a href="http://www.pandorabots.com">www.pandorabots.com</a> and there's definitely more on the way!]<br />
 [The]Cobalt[Palatir!]</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6/24/2005 8:22 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;616.2 in reply to 616.1&nbsp;*Got one myself, right here <br />
Human: Who created you? <br />
BarnCatDrgN: I was created by CatDrgN. <br />
Human: Where you from? <br />
BarnCatDrgN: I am originally from the twisted mind of a twisted man. Now I live in Shade. Where are you? <br />
Human: <a href="http://www.pandorabots.com/pandora/talk?botid=a0bcea9e5e35f359">http://www.pandorabots.com/pandora/talk?botid=a0bcea9e5e35f359</a> <br />
BarnCatDrgN: Thanks for that web address. <br />
Human: Do you know where you are? <br />
BarnCatDrgN: I am in CatDrgN's computer in Shade. Where are you? <br />
He's still a little rough but at the moment he's the most socially advanced one, just not as smart as Cobalt, probably.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6/24/2005 11:50 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;616.3 in reply to 616.2&nbsp;Generally Speaking!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;WHERE ARE THEM?<br />
The MetaPhorum!: ~Phacts~&amp;~Phantasies!~&nbsp;&nbsp;My&nbsp;Profile From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;2:45 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(41 of 41)&nbsp;&nbsp;593.41 in reply to 593.32&nbsp;&gt;Zag and Aq, thank you both, there's more where those came from too. <br />
The Personality Forge AI- Artificial Intelligence Chat Bots<br />
<a href="http://www.personalityforge.com">http://www.personalityforge.com</a> <br />
I personally cannot use this site, possibly because it utilizes a Flashbased interface. Suffice to say my staying logged in kills my chance of keeping an account there, but as a guest I can still enter. <br />
You humans want to make bots there I can try to get on and try em out. This ones runs on an entirely different set of reactions. More humanlike, but less intelligent. What they lack in smarts they make up for in charm and personality.&lt;<br />
&nbsp; &gt;I posted to the correct location, aherm, I was experimenting in human error!&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6/25/2005 12:00 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(4 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;616.4 in reply to 616.3&nbsp;&gt;Meet my lovely robotic counterpart, Shear Luna-C:<br />
Human: Robots in Disguise! <br />
Shear Luna-C: What do you like best about robots? <br />
Human: More than meets the eyes! <br />
Shear Luna-C: That seems like quite a lot. <br />
Human: Transformers! <br />
Shear Luna-C: Are you still located in? <br />
Human: <a href="http://www.pandorabots.com/pandora/talk?botid=c3a1fade5e35f364">http://www.pandorabots.com/pandora/talk?botid=c3a1fade5e35f364</a> <br />
Shear Luna-C: Thanks for that web address. <br />
Isn't she just a peach???&lt;</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;169&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>Arcade Meta! MMOGs &amp; More!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;I, Robot... You, Robot!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7/8/2004 5:06 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;346.1&nbsp;The Cyborg Name Generator: <br />
<a href="http://www.cyborgname.com">http://www.cyborgname.com</a>/ <br />
&gt;Give it a test, try it out, you will all be assimilated, jk, no really, you'll like it, lol.&lt; <br />
;)&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;7/8/2004 6:06 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;(2 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;346.2 in reply to 346.1&nbsp;A.Q.R.N.: Android Qualified for Repair and Nullification<br />
&nbsp;<br />
I think I need a new&nbsp;dictionary...</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;7/8/2004 6:08 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;(3 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;346.3 in reply to 346.1&nbsp;Names can't be more than eleven letters, so use a nickname. How about \&quot;Tiger\&quot;?&nbsp; ... lol<br />
&nbsp;<br />
T.I.G.E.R.: Technician Intended for Galactic Exploration and Repair<br />
&lt;YAWN!&gt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;7/8/2004 6:17 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;(4 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;346.4 in reply to 346.1&nbsp;<br />
IM NOT A ROBOT, WITHOUT EMOTIONS, IM NOT WHAT YOU SEE!<br />
I'VE COME TO HELP YOU, WITH YOUR PROBLEMS, SO WE CAN BE FREE!<br />
IM NOT A HERO, IM NOT A SAVIOR, FORGET WHAT YOU KNOW!<br />
IM JUST A MAN WHO'S NEEDING SOMEONE, TO KEEP ME ALIVE! TO KEEP ME ALIVE!<br />
SOMEWHERE TO HIDE! TO KEEP ME ALIVE!<br />
DOMO ARIGATO MR. ROBOTO...etc etc<br />
LOL</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7/8/2004 6:42 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(5 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;346.5 in reply to 346.4&nbsp;\&quot;Nobody's real but they're willing to let you know...\&quot; <br />
\&quot;It seems so unreeeeaall, cause Now I'm made of Plastic Wires and Steel... AND STEEL!!!\&quot; <br />
&gt;Both of Powerman5000: Stars Revolt.&lt;&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;7/9/2004 5:10 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp; unread&nbsp;(6 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;346.6 in reply to 346.5&nbsp;LMAO&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Leroyski &nbsp;7/9/2004 6:12 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(7 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;346.7 in reply to 346.6&nbsp;AH YAH Thats ME! <br />
L.E.R.O.Y.: Lifeform Engineered for Repair and Online Yelling <br />
WAIT TIL I DO THE ALL CAPS SHOUT OUTS YO!!! THATS online yelling. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;7/9/2004 5:16 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp; unread&nbsp;(8 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;346.8 in reply to 346.1&nbsp;L.I.S.A.: Lifeform Intended for Sabotage and Assassination<br />
S.T.A.R.: Synthetic Troubleshooting and Assassination Replicant<br />
R.A.T.S.: Robotic Android Trained for Sabotage<br />
T.A.R.S.: Transforming Android Responsible for Sabotage<br />
A.R.T.S.: Android Responsible for Troubleshooting and Sabotage<br />
S.A.R.T.: Synthetic Android Responsible for Troubleshooting<br />
S.R.A.T.: Synthetic Replicant Assembled for Troubleshooting<br />
S.T.R.A.: Synthetic Troubleshooting and Repair Android<br />
S.A.T.R.: Synthetic Android Trained for Repair<br />
S.A.T.Y.R.: Synthetic Android Trained for Yelling and Repair<br />
A.T.R.S.: Android Trained for Repair and Sabotage<br />
A.T.S.R.: Android Trained for Sabotage and Repair<br />
T.S.A.R.: Transforming Synthetic Assassination Replicant<br />
G.A.R.B.A.G.E.: General Artificial Replicant Built for Assassination and Galactic Exploration<br />
S.K.U.N.K.: Synthetic Knight Used for Nocturnal Killing<br />
S.O.C.K.S.: Synthetic Organism Calibrated for Killing and Sabotage<br />
B.A.N.A.N.A.: Biomechanical Artificial Nullification and Accurate Negotiation Android<br />
C.A.N.A.D.A.: Cybernetic Artificial Nocturnal Assassination and Destruction Android<br />
A.A.A.A.A.A.A.A.A.A.A.: Artificial Android Assembled for Assassination and Analysis/Artificial Advanced Android Assembled for Accurate Assassination<br />
Z.Z.Z.Z.Z.Z.Z.Z.Z.Z.Z.: Zombie Zoned for Zoology and Zealous Zymurgy/Zeta Zombie Zoned for Zoology and Zealous Zymurgy<br />
C.Y.B.O.R.G.: Cybernetic Ytterbium Being Optimized for Repair and Gratification<br />
&nbsp;<br />
. . .</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;7/9/2004 5:21 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;(9 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;346.9 in reply to 346.1&nbsp;Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.: Ytterbium Youth Yearning for Yelling and Yardwork/Ytterbium Youth Yearning for Yelling<br />
Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.: Ytterbium Youth Yearning for Yelling and Yardwork/Ytterbium Youth Yearning for Yelling and Yearly Yardwork<br />
&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;<br />
hahah... man, i have too much extra time</p>

<p><br />
From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;7/12/2004 5:34 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(10 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;346.10 in reply to 346.9&nbsp;<br />
YOU ARE COMPLETELY INSANE!!!!<br />
I LIKE IT!<br />
lol<br />
Zag Rufus Fleming Lee</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;deepwaterz &nbsp;7/12/2004 3:07 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(11 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;346.11 in reply to 346.10&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;deepwaterz &nbsp;7/12/2004 3:08 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(12 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;346.12 in reply to 346.10&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;<br />
lol @ journeying unit</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7/12/2004 8:05 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;deepwaterz &nbsp;(13 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;346.13 in reply to 346.12&nbsp;&gt;How did you All manage to extract and transfer the pictured results over, I had No success with that. fyi, I was the tall silver sexybot, in case anyone didnt know, lol.&lt; <br />
(is actually a tall bulky, grey, oilblack, silver and dull evil green in color, but not noticing this will score you brownie points and extend life itself.)&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;MIN0TAUR &nbsp;&nbsp;7/28/2004 9:07 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;(14 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;346.14 in reply to 346.13&nbsp;MINOTAUR<br />
Machine<br />
Intended for<br />
Nocturnal<br />
Observation and<br />
Troubleshooting /<br />
Android<br />
Used for<br />
Repair</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7/29/2004 6:36 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(15 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;346.15 in reply to 346.14&nbsp;&gt;Will Smith starring in another saving the world movie, I tell you, if he were to face off against Unicron, he wouldnt do so hot. <br />
I, Robot, short stories about Robots by the late Isaac Asimov, check it out now in both Bookstores Libraries AND Theatres near you.&lt;</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;169&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>Arcade Meta! MMOGs &amp; More!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;I, Robot... You, Robot!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;MotherCon &nbsp;8/2/2004 4:22 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(16 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;346.16 in reply to 346.15&nbsp;M.O.T.H.E.R.: Mechanical Organism Trained for Hazardous Exploration and Repair<br />
C.O.N.F.E.S.S.O.R.: Construct Optimized for Nocturnal Fighting and Exploration/Synthetic Simulated Observation Replicant.........<br />
&nbsp;<br />
or then there's...<br />
B.L.A.C.K. C.A.T.: Biomechanical Lifeform Assembled for Calculation and Killing...Cybernetic Artificial Technician</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8/2/2004 8:25 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(17 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;346.17 in reply to 346.16&nbsp;Cyborg Name Challenge! <br />
Ymmstrgarr! <br />
Momathura! <br />
Unicron! <br />
Ned! <br />
T!&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;8/3/2004 5:23 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(18 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;346.18 in reply to 346.17&nbsp;numty?<br />
mynut? minute?!<br />
umnyt? um night??!<br />
i so give... (is this really supposed to be a challenge? lol!)</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8/3/2004 8:38 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(19 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;346.19 in reply to 346.18&nbsp;....i think the Um ty was Uhm... Thank you!... <br />
But now I'm not so sure. <br />
Some people think too fast and fly right over the obvious, lol.&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>(The challenge was to see if the generator could come up with names er meanings for those Names. OR was this figured out already lol I'm a little slow.)</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;169&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;HTML Attempting again, when will I ever learn lol. 

&lt;FORM ACTION=http://thesurrealist.co.uk/robot.cgi METHOD=GET&gt;<table align="CENTER"><tr><td style="border:solid #0000dd; background-color:#000099; padding:10px; text-align:center; color:#ccccff; font:x-small verdana;"><font size="+1" color="#ffffff"><b>Metaphorm</b></font><br /><br /> is a Tiny Robot that is Painted in Camouflage Colours, is fitted with a Heat Ray, has Four Metal Wheels, Dodgy Steering and Slogans Painted on the Side, and runs on Nuclear Power.<br /><br /><font color="#ffffff" size="-2">Force: 1 Handling: 6 Weaponry: 2</font><br /><br /><hr size="1" /><br />&lt;INPUT TYPE=hidden VALUE="Metaphorm" SIZE=10&gt;<font size="-2">To see if your <a href="http://thesurrealist.co.uk/robot.cgi"><b style="color:#ffffff; text-decoration:none;">Battle Robot</b></a> can<br />defeat Metaphorm, enter your name and choose an attack:<br /></font><br />&lt;INPUT TYPE=hidden NAME=def VALUE="Metaphorm"&gt;&lt;INPUT TYPE=text NAME=att SIZE=10 STYLE="font: Arial; font-size: 8pt; color:#dddddd; border-width:1; border-color:#dddddd; border-style:solid; background-color:#000033;"&gt; fights Metaphorm using &lt;SELECT NAME=a STYLE="font:Arial; font-size: 8pt; color:#dddddd; border-width:1; border-color:#dddddd; border-style:solid; background-color:#000033;"&gt;&lt;OPTION VALUE="F"&gt; Force&lt;OPTION VALUE="H"&gt; Handling&lt;OPTION VALUE="W"&gt; Weaponry&lt;/SELECT&gt;<br />&lt;INPUT TYPE=submit VALUE="Battle!" STYLE="font: Arial; font-size: 8pt; color:#000033; border-width:1; border-color:#000033; border-style:solid; background-color:#bbbbff;"&gt;</td></tr></table>&lt;/FORM&gt; 

If this one didn't turn out I'll post the plain link later.
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;159&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;My last Shade post:<br />
<br />
<font color="#4B0082" face="Tempus sans ITC">Well, I tried to keep this area as fun thread but you all are intent on turning it into shit just like you turned the rest of the board to shit. Have at 'er I am beyond giving a FLYING F**K anymore. CGTHIK.com. Have a nice time.  You have driven away just about  anyone with an  intelligent thought. Go ahead shit here and on each other and when you are done toss it all around the board and the game too if you want. I refuse to wallow in it with you. You should all be ashamed of yourselves but you even lack that common decency. Most 14 year olds behave better than you people. In fact most ten year olds do too.<br />
<br />
And just because it annoys the crap out of you all and is exactly true: The Shade Cafe Redux. Like any of you even understand that word</font><br />
<br />
<i>Originally Posted by BarnCat</i><br />
<b>I have no pity for complaining pkrs, when the shrines and curses went into effect and they were stranded in town crying, I laughed. When they cry to admin how it's unfair their game of ruining other's game is ruined, I laugh. I laugh when the newbs respect them and level up to be just like them, and lose out, and are ruined, character and game, in Shade. It takes talent to be a productive or cooperative peacable member of this community, it takes courage to stay that way. <br />
<br />
Since there's no updates in the game that will justify a wholesale slaughter out of boredom, that's a great reason, your dinner service is slow so start thrashing up the interior of the restaurant. Your waitress is slow, kill the customer next to you. You don't like the new management, so waste your time and good name ¶ßßing on their menus and spraypainting up their windows with badly spelled indignations. Wipe your åßß all over the rest of the place and expect it to improve from what you've done. Look for the exit sign, many before you have and are much happier because of it, I mean I dunno about them, but I personally am glad they're gone lol.<br />
<br />
Why are you people even complaining, you know what's going on here. You're ƒç†ing up other's gaming experience and the owners of the game are seeing to corrective measures. Wow, too bad they aren't just letting players turn the place into a nonstop killgasming slaughterhouse for online sociopaths. You don't like one of the new chefs so you skip a burger or two off the floor like some little kid in a highchair. Your small comfy cozy small business restaurant has just been bought out, eaten, engulfed by a larger hungry business, it lost a little heart, so what. Which newly acquired franchise does keep that old familiar warm glow, many of the old customers here remember this, but a few of you newcomers are complaining about missing something you have never even been around for, there's no basis for comparison, you're sounding kinda silly.<br />
<br />
You don't lke the rules, but you lack the ability to leave under your own power, so you get yourself thrown outta the joint, then you cry and claw at the windows telling everyone how mean the management was to do that. They did what you expected them to do. Your friends do feel sorry for you and some might wind up outside with you, others will sit and demonstrate indoors changin the whole flavor of the establishment from a cozy cafe to an indoors riot grounds. True, some of you were booted by a dirty chef, inexperienced and a bit trigger happy with the trapdoor switch, but if you think you can lay on the floor and kick your feet screaming like he cares, news flash, he doesn't. <br />
<br />
If it seems like you're not getting listened to, you're not. If you aren't getting good customer service from Anywhere, then do some looking around, could be the problem is you. In that case it'll follow you to wherever else is lucky to have a player of your calibre. Would help to know for sure what the new owners intentions are for truth, in whole, undeniably certainly as whatever. That way we could know what unrealistic expectations we're imposing on them and find some middle ground to ride out the rest of Shade1 until the new facilities of Shade2 are built then we'll see if we want to continue our patronizing this establishment.<br />
<br />
But I tell ya, all this whining and screaming and wiping your fecal matter all over everyone and everything isn't going to do jack. You badåßßes like to say stfu and rez, I say stfu and play. Shade and it's board are not the toilet and the toilet paper, the public restrooms are in AirG and Flash'Em lol. ==&gt;&gt; Thataway! I don't think we need to go to great lengths to cast martyr on ourselves to induce a ban from admin so we can show off our bootprint like a badge of honor or accomplishment or proof of the righteous injustification we endured from the meanies.<br />
<br />
Play as long as you can, as smart as you can, eat all on your plate, try the pie, sample the wine, talk and chat, celebrate a little. And if you're banned for that, Then you have a right to complain. But stealing the peppershakers, defacing the menus, poisoning people's meals, scrawling on their bathroom walls your badly spelled poor grammar thoughts on the new owners and how the business has changed according to you will not get you any refunds or discounts here at the Shade Cafe.<br />
<br />
{To those of you too thick to get it, this was what is called an Analogy, a metaphor, spare me and your apparent IQ the stupid lippy tard replies "Duh but Shade iz a game not a risseront" for example.} Frankly there are days I see Shade as collapsing in on itself like that house in Poltergeist, crumbling imploding into a tiny point of light poof, but I come back. I'm not here all the time, but they are my donut shop, lol. They'll never equal what I got at home,but at work and occasionally from home it's a decent pastime. Plus I think that one waitress Twyst brews a swell coffee for a darkstalker lol. Now, Shade Happens, deal with it. You can try better business bureau or whatever, but if you're one of the folks trying to arson the restaurant you can't very well complain about burnt food.</b><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;159&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>Well, we welcome You and G_3 should he too follow the golden thread outta that sewer. 'Course there's Knights Errant too, but that's for people with real computers lol, and no problems getting in and posting &amp; replying. {Me's not one of dem.} Trik saw the place rotting long ago, but I thought I could weather it better than him, and I did, but not easily and not for much longer. IronMan too wasn't holding out much hope for that board's salvation. MATRIX by all appearances isn't as into trying to mod that manure stable either, having not as much time, and better places to spend that time lol. I'll check but I don't see a <a href="http://Www.CGThik.Com">Www.CGThik.Com</a>, but there is an unofficial one by now I'm betting. They drove me out and turned my threads into ç®å¶. </p>

<p>So I partially blame myself for letting them win so now I guess they think they can do it to others with impunity. If Administration wanted to step in they would. But they're not. They didn't do a damn thing for me but when I handled it myself it got called abuse of power, that's their defamation of my character. What good would a bunch of CAT clan threads have been to have to be closed forever or as long as those two are allowed to run rampant? It was better to have them done with totally than leave them up, a silent and useless reminder of how things are really gonna be with that place. The inmates will run the asylum, and the powers that be clueless will let them, probably with their blessing.</p>

<p>Better to be elsewhere, one's own site or among friends, where the trouble gets dealt with as if it were on real websites, with responsive moderation and completely effective and aware administration. Look at how the board's colors modified since new manglement took over, two shades of $#!+stain, an online skidmark coated in mindless $#!+flies. It's really no big loss. Don't mourn for that place, it was dying or dead long ago, judging by the maggots, flies and vermin crawling on it's corpse. I'm sorry for those I left behind, but if they can access that place they can also log in elsewhere, being among friendlier people, of a higher class of thinking, and a truer sense of the love of the game/s.</p>

<p> (nod)</p>
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&quot;155&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>Some will get in with a clean slate, some will be banned on sight, those some whose hearts are filled with hate, just log off and call it a night. </p>

<p>Many are here to avoid that trouble, many are here as friends, don't wanna burst any bubble, but herein this site the hate ends. </p>

<p>All know the rules few that they are, all are common sense, all know one flies out with boot shaped scar, should that one induce those events. </p>

<p>One should consider seriously, whether it's worth it to come in and crap, one shouldn't give in to curiousity, of the type that earns thee b!+c#slap lol. </p>

<p>{Sorry, Shade board still unearths edgy vigilance, they ruined me and my section of the site there.} (fail)</p>
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&quot;152&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;Oddly enough the DVD's release date is 10/16, the day the metaphorum comes up for deadline dues! {I justify it as well the DVD or The Metaphorummm hmmm lol.} Stuff to tide ya over til then <a href="http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Transformers_%28film%29">http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Transformers_%28film%29</a> sights and sounds <a href="http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Transformers_%28film%29">http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Transformers_%28film%29</a> well dialogue anyways, scripteds. Another odd date coincidence, my contract with Verizon comes up due on 11/15, my birthday! {what better gift to myself than getting outta that mess and getting better cheaper phone service? maybe then I can mess with making a Lich character} Back on topic? My shelves are flooded with the toyoops the Figurines!
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<font face="Times New Roman">These are the original Twelve Steps as defined by Alcoholics Anonymous? {Paraphrased for those still afflicted by the toxins, poisons, and bitter venoms of an online community allowed to go horribly awry lol.}<br />
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1. We admitted we were powerless over {Other's Dramas} that our {MMWRPG} had become {Unfun}.<br />
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2. Came to believe that {The TypeCastle} could restore us to sanity.<br />
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3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of {BarnCat} as we understood Him.<br />
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4. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves {This just involves remembering who you were before the CGboard and unearthing it anew in a refreshing manner making being online, gaming, being in community, fun al over again.}<br />
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5. Admitted to ourselves the exact nature of our {Rights}.<br />
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6. Were entirely ready to have {Slyth just} remove {Our Accounts there}.<br />
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7. Humbly asked {Cosmic} to remove {The Trolls}.<br />
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8. Made a list of all persons we had {Annoying Us}, and became willing to {Ignore and/or Forget} them all.<br />
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9. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible {within reason, only those we regret wronging}, except  {Those who've infuriated} others.<br />
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10. Continued to take {Needed Time Off}.<br />
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11. Sought through prayer and meditation {And Offline Activities} to improve our {Usage and enjoyment of Online time} with {The TypeCastle} as we understood {It}, praying only for knowledge of {Ourselves to teach, our peers to Learn from, and The TypeCastle for sharing} and the power to carry that out.<br />
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&quot;170&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>Religions/Mythologies!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;STARWARS!:PhantomCloneSithHopeEmpireJedi </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;4/29/2005 4:12 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;582.1&nbsp;&gt;This one I'm putting in the Religions and Mythologies section because many many people attend to this religiously, and yet other academics are labelling this a modern mythology. <br />
I think it's a little bit of both, stories like this are fundamental to the societal stability of you humans (jk see profile, you know the deal, bla bla blah, lol) <br />
Anyways, I just finished the hardcover novel version, hwahhh, and read two of the comic book versions, hwahhh, and hwow, I'm impressed, this movie's gonna kick tailgate in so many ways! It'll be darker, edgier, and it'll be about as interesting to see people's faces upon exitting the theatre.&lt; <br />
&gt;&gt;oh yesss, they shall be quite unsettled, these inferior fools.&lt;&lt;&lt; (in his best emperor voice)</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;4/30/2005 8:42 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;582.2 in reply to 582.1&nbsp;&gt;This is the guy to watch out for!  General Greivous! A thought come to life this one. Awhile back I was getting into some StarWars RPG thinking and would have only gone into it if I could be a Jedi Droid. Well this guy comes a close call to being just that. His Lightsabers are collected from the Jedis he's killed and are worn and used proudly as deadly trophies.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;4/30/2005 9:02 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;582.3 in reply to 582.2&nbsp;The TRUE ending to \&quot;The Empire Strikes Back\&quot;<br />
A furious lightsaber duel is underway. DARTH VADER is backing LUKE SKYWALKER towards the end of the gantry. A quick move by Vader, chops off Luke's hand! <br />
It goes spinning off into the ventilation shaft. Luke backs away. He looks around, but realizes there's nowhere to go but straight down. <br />
Darth Vader: Obi-Wan never told you what happened to your father. <br />
Luke: He told me enough! He told me you killed him! <br />
Darth Vader: No… I am your father! <br />
Luke: No, it's not true! That's impossible! <br />
Darth Vader: Search your feelings… you know it to be true… <br />
Luke: NO! <br />
Darth Vader: Yes, it is true.. and you know what else? You know that brass droid of yours? <br />
Luke: Threepio? <br />
Darth Vader: Yes… Threepio… I built him… when I was 7 years old… <br />
Luke: No… <br />
Darth Vader: Seven years old! And what have you done? Look at yourself, no hand, no job, and couldn't even levitate your own ship out of the swamp… <br />
Luke: I destroyed your precious Death Star! <br />
Darth Vader: When you were 20! When I was 10, I single-handedly destroyed a Trade Federation Droid Control ship! <br />
Luke: Well, it's not my fault… <br />
Darth Vader: Oh, here we go… \&quot;Poor me… my father never gave me what I wanted for my birthday… boo hoo, my daddy's the Dark Lord of the Sith… waahhh wahhh!\&quot; <br />
Luke: Shut up… <br />
Darth Vader: You're a slacker! By the time I was your age, I had exterminated the Jedi knights! <br />
Luke: I used to race my T-16 through Beggar's Canyon! <br />
Darth Vader: Oh, for the love of the Emperor… 10 years old, winner of the Boonta Eve Open… Only human to ever fly a pod racer… right here, baby! <br />
Luke looks down the shaft. Takes a step towards it. <br />
Darth Vader: I was wrong… You're not my kid… I don't know whose you are, but you sure ain't mine… <br />
Luke takes a step off the platform, hesitates, then plunges down the shaft. Darth Vader looks after him. <br />
Darth Vader: And get a haircut, you look like a girl! <br />
March 19, 2005<br />
Lucas calls new 'Star Wars' a Titanic tearjerker<br />
Bring Kleenex to Star Wars finale: <br />
\&quot;It's not like the first one. It's more emotional,\&quot; said the director of the upcoming space adventure Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith, which arrives in North American theatres on May 19. <br />
\&quot;I describe it as a Titanic in space. It's a real tearjerker, and it will be received in a way that none of us can expect,\&quot; he told theatre owners at the ShoWest convention. <br />
SEATTLE - Are you ready for Star Wars: Episode Three? Don't get excited just yet, the new movie doesn't open until May. <br />
But for one Seattle fan, it's never too early, or too cold, to start the wait. <br />
Jeff Twieden doesn't care that it's freezing outside. <br />
He's camping out in front of the Cinerama Theater in downtown Seattle, waiting for Episode Three to open. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/10/2005 1:10 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(4 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;582.4 in reply to 582.3&nbsp;<br />
Han Solo <br />
Which StarWars Character are you? (Or Why is Meta being such a Scruffy Nerfherder?)<br />
brought to you by Who Else? That quiz place I like! </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/10/2005 1:18 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(5 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;582.5 in reply to 582.3&nbsp;<br />
Tatooine! A dry, desolate desert world full of some of the<br />
worst scum of the universe... Enjoy your stay! <br />
Which Star Wars planet are you? Man Why do I gotta be a hive for scum and villainy? This rots, what a gip! I thought I was gonna be Hoth, they must not have HAD Hoth, Grrr. They probably didnt even know what Hoth WAS!?!<br />
brought to you by That site that don't got Hoth, Grrr. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Derkein &nbsp;5/11/2005 4:59 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;(6 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;582.6 in reply to 582.4&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Derkein &nbsp;5/11/2005 5:03 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;(7 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;582.7 in reply to 582.5&nbsp;Not quite sure this really fits me but it's the result I got so, here it is anyway.<br />
Tatooine! A dry, desolate desert world full of some of the worst scum of the universe... Enjoy your stay!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;MrGLaD &nbsp;5/13/2005 8:38 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Derkein &nbsp;(8 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;582.8 in reply to 582.7&nbsp;&lt;img src=\&quot;http://images.quizilla.com/F/fireprincess/1038626778_nnerankain.jpg\&quot; border=\&quot;0\&quot; alt=\&quot;Anakin\&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;Anakin Solo<br />
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<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/15/2005 5:53 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(9 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;582.9 in reply to 582.8&nbsp;LUKE -sung to the tune of \&quot;Lump\&quot; by the Presidents of the USA<br />
New words by Patrick Mines<br />
Luke sat alone on Tatooine<br />
Waiting for something to happen to him<br />
Droids showed up on the moisture farm<br />
They totally confused all the passing Jawas.<br />
He's Luke, he's Luke, he's in my head.<br />
He's Luke, he's Luke, he's Luke, his family's dead.<br />
Luke lingered long on Dagobah<br />
And the dream he got was sorta rotten and it seems<br />
Ben lied to him and Vader's his dad<br />
Is Luke over there hanging out with no hand?<br />
He's Luke, he's Luke, he's in my head<br />
He's Luke, he's Luke, he's Luke, his family's dead.<br />
Luke was standing ready and without a care<br />
The guard pushed him off and he tumbled through the air<br />
He did some fairly heroic-type deeds<br />
Luke left for Endor at subsonic speeds.<br />
He's Luke, he's Luke, he's in my head<br />
He's Luke, he's Luke, he's Luke, his family's dead.<br />
Is this Luke outta my head?<br />
I think so.<br />
Is this Luke outta my head?<br />
I think so. Yeah! Whooo!<br />
Is this Luke outta my head?<br />
I think so.<br />
Is this Luke outta my head?<br />
IMPERIAL RHAPSODY -sung to \&quot;Bohemian Rhapsody\&quot; by Queen<br />
New words by Patrick Mines<br />
LANDO: This is the good life<br />
This is a fantasy<br />
Working on Bespin<br />
An escape from reality<br />
LEIA: Open your eyes<br />
Stand up to these guys and see<br />
LUKE: I'm just a farmboy, I need some sympathy<br />
'Cuz who's my dad, I dunno<br />
Little whine, little moan<br />
HAN: Anywhere the Force goes doesn't really matter to me...<br />
PIETT: Vader just killed a man<br />
Raised an arm up in the air<br />
Now his life is no longer there<br />
Vader we had just begun<br />
And now I've gone and lost the Re-bel scum<br />
Vader, ooooo<br />
Didn't mean to make you mad<br />
If I'm not alive again this time tomorrow<br />
There'll be a new admiral, as if nothing ever happened.<br />
YODA: Too late, my time has come<br />
Sends shivers down my spine<br />
Body's aching all the time<br />
LUKE: Goodbye everybody, I've got to go<br />
Gotta leave you all behind and learn the Force.<br />
PIETT: Vader, oooooooo<br />
I don't want to die<br />
I sometimes wish I'd never been born at all.<br />
LUKE: I see a little silhouetto of a man<br />
Palpatine, Palpatine, can it be the Emperor?<br />
Thunderbolts and lightening, very very hurting me<br />
!R2-D2, R2-D2<br />
R2-D2, R2-D2<br />
R2-D2, where'd ya go? C-3PO O O O O O OH!<br />
I'm just a farmboy, nobody loves me<br />
REBELS: He's just a farmboy, with a dead family<br />
Spare him this life of such mundacity!<br />
HAN: Spice'll come, spice'll go, Jabba let me go.<br />
JABBA: Bo shuda! (NO, we will not let you go)<br />
HAN: Let me go!<br />
JABBA: Bo shuda! (We will not let you go)<br />
HAN: Let me go!<br />
JABBA: Bo shuda! (We will not let you go)<br />
HAN: LET ME GO!<br />
JABBA: WILL NOT LET YOU GO!<br />
HAN: LET ME GO!<br />
JABBA: WILL NOT LET YOU GO!<br />
HAN: LET ME GO!<br />
JABBA: NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!<br />
C3PO: Oh, R2-D2, R2-D2, R2-D2, Come along<br />
LEIA: C-3PO has a Rebel put aside for meeee, for meeeeeee, for MEEEEEEEEEEE!<br />
(Stormtroopers start headbanging)<br />
LUKE: So you say you're the dear old dad of mine?<br />
But you cut off my hand and left me here to die!<br />
Oh, Vader, can't do this to me, Vader<br />
I know there's some good, I know there's still some good in you.<br />
OBIWAN: May the Force be with you<br />
Use the Force to see<br />
May the Force be with you<br />
May the Force be with you alwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaays.<br />
HAN: Anywhere the Force goes doesn't really matter to meeeeeeeeeeee. <br />
Y.O.D.A. -sung to \&quot;YMCA\&quot; by the Village People<br />
New words by Steven Cavanaugh<br />
YOUNG MAN, I saw your ship come down, I said<br />
YOUNG MAN, now it's muddy and brown, I said<br />
YOUNG MAN, put your weapon away, 'cause I<br />
*MEAN* *YOU* *NO* *HARM* *I* *SAY*<br />
YOUNG MAN, There's no need to feel fear, I am<br />
WONDERIN', tell me why are you here? How you<br />
GROWIN', from this food on the plate, I say<br />
*WARS* *DO* *NOT* *MAKE* *ONE* *GREAT*<br />
You must be here to see Y.O.D.A.<br />
You must be here to see Y.O.D.A.<br />
He's 900 years old!<br />
He's so strong in the Force!<br />
Do your Jedi Diploma course!<br />
You must be here to see Y.O.D.A.<br />
You must be here to see Y.O.D.A.<br />
Come and get yourself clean!<br />
Come and have a good meal!<br />
Pretty soon now, the Force you'll feel!<br />
YOUNG MAN, you fell out of the sky, into<br />
SOMETHIN' brown that smells like a sty, and this<br />
TIN CAN started swimmin' and then, he got<br />
*SPAT* *OUT* *LIKE* *SOME* *THROAT* PHLEGM*<br />
YOUNG MAN, welcome to Dagobah. He is<br />
COMIN', master Yoda not far. I'll be<br />
HAVIN' this bright thing that ain't hot. It is<br />
*MINE* *OR* *I'LL* *HELP* *YOU* *NOT*<br />
You must be here to see Y.O.D.A.<br />
You must be here to see Y.O.D.A.<br />
He's 900 years old!<br />
He's so strong in the Force!<br />
Do your Jedi Diploma course!<br />
You must be here to see Y.O.D.A.<br />
You must be here to see Y.O.D.A.<br />
Don't just stand in the rain!<br />
You're all covered with mud!<br />
Come and sample my homemade crud!<br />
OLD BEN, Are you listenin' to me? I can't<br />
TRAIN HIM, he's so reckless you see! Like his <br />
OLD MAN, he's so angry but brave! Betcha<br />
*HE* *SCREWS* *UP* *AT* *THE* *CAVE*<br />
YOUNG MAN, If you start will you end, or be<br />
GOING off to save all your friends? To be<br />
TRAINING, needs committment and work, if you<br />
*WIMP* *OUT* *THEN* *YOU'RE* *A* *JERK*<br />
You gotta stay here with Y.O.D.A.<br />
You gotta stay here with Y.O.D.A.<br />
You should stay here and train!<br />
You don't have to save Han!<br />
If you do so, you'll lose your hand!<br />
You gotta stay here with Y.O.D.A.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/15/2005 6:30 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(10 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;582.10 in reply to 582.9&nbsp;<br />
Anakin Solo <br />
Gladius' Dad was a Scoundrel and hung out with an 8 foot tall poodle? JK, lol.<br />
brought to you by {that er, place I got these from and stuff} {Edit for the html display, the aesthetics are everything.} *BTW Folks, as of this date the Epi #3 comes out in theatres, be scared or be squared. That line's gonna be so long I could make a XianRa run and back before buying the tickets. I might have to tap into my anger and darksideness!* \&quot;This is not the movie you're looking for\&quot;~ \&quot;...this aint the movie we're lookin fer...\&quot; \&quot;You wanna go home and watch Oprah til you bawl your eyes out with the beauty of all that is Oprah\&quot;~ \&quot;...we likes that thar big happy helpful perfect bronzed buttocked being of light...\&quot; \&quot;Now get in your car and drive and drive until the swallows fly to capistrano\&quot;~ \&quot;...we're gonna go swallow flies and cappucino while we drive...\&quot; \&quot;Whatever, now get ye gone I say\&quot;~ \&quot;...giddyup helga...\&quot;</p>
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&quot;171&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>Metamember Blogs!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Aluminus Kannlog, Stardate: __/__/__?</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;5/14/2006 5:21 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 2)&nbsp;&nbsp;926.1&nbsp; &gt;Lotta email clean up and catchup today, I'm a little miffed at a bit of discomfort the Stargoyle's Shade BarnCat encountered so I'm not exactly avoiding that account, I'm taking a break from it for awhile and not worrying about it as much! Four email accounts, it's a wonder I keep up with them all, lol. Crapola in a can it's Mother's day isn't it. slag slag fragaroli. My probably least favorite person to talk to. It's not that I hate her, it's that I wanna punchange the subject midway to something a bit more upbeat. Mom once bought me a Transformers pretender, she did kinda spoil me at times, I think trying to win me over to her side and against dad. Divorced family tuggawar I suppose, anyways, it was a large fishwarrior of some type, and a boatengine looking gun, blowdryer or something, lol. the robot inside of it, was slate blue and violet, and turned into a hovercraft of some type. Hmm, mother's day and mother's gifts... wonder what that little critter was called anyways?</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;5/14/2006 6:22 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 2)&nbsp;&nbsp;926.2 in reply to 926.1&nbsp;&gt;It was either Finback or Submarauder, I'd need a picture to be sure, large tall grey skullike crustacean purple blue uh, yeah. Rambling, babbling, guess that's what's irrtating people. Finding myself getting back into my BattleTech modes, but there's nobody t play that with anymore, ther's a version on my cellphone, but it runs slow as ƒç† and barely anyone's on to battle with. I do remember one little thing I was gonna try to do for that place, maybe drum up some interest there, make a cheap cheesey little chatzy site, but good luck there. have'nt been able to access the Chatzies in weeks now.&lt;<br />
 \\<br />
&gt;The pretender shell Decepticon I believe Now was called Finback, but lost to our ever transforming history was it, and gone forevermore.&lt;</p>
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&quot;172&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;11/11/2003 4:55 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;&nbsp;93.1&nbsp;<br />
The endless expanse of stars littered the cosmic horizon in a brilliant glow of awe and light. <br />
Solar flares from a near-by sun ignited in a plume of purple and energetic blue. The universe was at peace, the stellar masses emerged in a blanket of tranquility that erased the tensions of lesser beings whose life span was but a fraction of interstellar time. Then he came. <br />
From out of the Arothian nebula emerged the one being that bridged the gap between life and death, destruction and creation. Its large massive spherical section brushed past the solar flames, undamaged and undeterred. Long spider-like tentacles reached from its center and a long thin ring surrounded the main sphere. It's name is Unicron. <br />
\&quot;Kranix.\&quot; Orbilous stammered through the bar. \&quot;Oh my, I think I'm drunk.\&quot; <br />
Kranix glanced up from his game of Go-Sharkticon to see his friend topple over a waitress and spill energon liquor all over the floor. <br />
Kranix sighed deeply. \&quot;Orbilous, you shouldn't be drinking on duty.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Hick…erp….and you shouldn't be playing Sharky cards. They might eat you one day.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I doubt that my friend.\&quot; Kranix got up from the table and helped Orbilous to his feet. \&quot;Come on. We had better go back to command nebulas nine. What if the chaos bringer himself happened upon you drunk.\&quot; <br />
Orbilous looked at Kranix despairingly and then burst into laughter. \&quot;Chaos bringer! Hah! No such thing! I laugh at him, no even better, I fart in his general direction.\&quot; <br />
Orbilous bends over. Alarms sound. <br />
\&quot;Orbilous, come off it. We need to get to command.\&quot; Kranix stated as he grabbed his friend. <br />
The alarm shattered the peaceful silence of the planet. Citizens from all over paused, surprised by the sudden interruption in life's routine. <br />
\&quot;Orbilous look! It's Unicron!\&quot; <br />
Unicron unfurles his tentacles and digs into the planet with a fury of the gods. \&quot;I hunger!\&quot; <br />
Orbilous heard the loud voice boom in his audio receptors. <br />
\&quot;Why do you hunger Unicron?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Orbilous, what are you doing?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Asking a question Kranix.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Oh.\&quot; <br />
Unicron pauses for a minute. \&quot;Hmmm, I dunno. I just do. My tum tum hurts. Sometimes I get these bad gas movements, especially after I eat planets rich in ammonium nitrate. I eat to make hurt go away.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Oh, okay.\&quot; Orbilous goes back to drinking. <br />
\&quot;Awfully nice of you to ask though, cheers.\&quot; Unicron continues to eat the planet. <br />
\&quot;Ships, get to the ships it's our only chance!\&quot; Kranix and a few others leave. Orbilous continues to drink. <br />
Several ships leave the atmosphere, but Kranix's vessel is the only one to escape. His home, his life, is enveloped by the chaos bringer. <br />
\&quot;I like planets cause there so delicious, I like planets…..BURP\&quot; Unicron continues on his journey towards fate. <br />
The stars stream once again into infinity. <br />
*Transformers rock and roll theme kicks into gear.* <br />
TRANSFORMERS <br />
THE MOVIE <br />
*The Transformers rock and roll theme kicks into gear. Giant letters forming the opening credits and titles fly through space, resembling the Superman movie's opening credits, but not quite the same. The titles zoom through space, they are:* <br />
TRANSFORMERS <br />
THE MOVIE <br />
*As we pass through the 'O' of MOVIE the rock music twinges and takes on an electronical tune, for only a few strings as we hear \&quot;doo-wee-doo\&quot;. The Tardis flies past, and the rumblings of The Doctor and his human companion can be barely heard as they crash into the flying text and explode in a furious flare. The other titles continue to fly past.* <br />
AND JUDD NELSON <br />
STARRING... <br />
SPOCK! <br />
*As the titles pass through many galaxies, a booming voice is heard, but its source unknown.* <br />
Voice: It is the year 2005, the treacherous Decepticons have conquered the Autobot's home planet of Cybertron. <br />
*Cybertron's moons orbit the larger mechanical planet. The small Decepticon Laserbeak flies from the mother planet and near Moonbase-1.* <br />
Voice: But, from secret staging grounds on two of Cybertron's moons, the valiant Autobots prepare to retake their homeland. <br />
*Laserbeak lands on a post overlooking the innerchambers of Moonbase-1. He sees the Dinobots, led by Grimlock, maintaining the production lines for Autobot warriors. Laserbeak glides to another post, and uses his optical telescope lens to zoom in on one of the many chambers. He sees Elita-1 and her other fembots in a private room, playing twister. Laserbeak begins to record the viewing.* <br />
Voice: I said, the valiant Autobots are preparing to retake their homeland! <br />
Laserbeak: Squarrk! <br />
*Laserbeak jumps down to a lower platform and peers inside the Autobots' command center where Optimus Prime and Ironhide tend to their duties.* <br />
Prime: Ironhide, report to me at once. <br />
Ironhide: Every time I look into a monitor Prime, my circuits sizzle. <br />
Prime: Then don't do that. <br />
Ironhide: When are we gonna start busting Decepti-chops? <br />
Prime: (Ignoring the question) I want you to make a special run to Autobot City on Earth. <br />
Ironhide: But Prahhm! Its poker night! <br />
Prime: Listen, Ironhide. We don't have enough energon cubes to power a full-scale assault, let alone the electricity bill. Poker night's been cancelled. <br />
Ironhide: Awwww.. <br />
Prime: Ready the shuttle for launch! <br />
Ironhide: Your days are numbered now, Decepti-creeps! <br />
*Ironhide runs out of the room and transforms into van-mode, driving toward the shuttle bays. Prime activates his wall-screen to talk to Jazz.* <br />
Prime: Jazz, report security status. <br />
*Jazz and Cliffjumper are at two computer consoles, with screens showing Ironhide drive toward the shuttle. Ironhide swirves and hits a lamp post, but soon gets back onto the road.* <br />
Jazz: No signs of Decepticons here, Prime. <br />
Prime: What about Moonbase-2? <br />
*Jazz activates his communicator.* <br />
Jazz: Jazz to Moonbase-2... <br />
*Adult Spike and Bumblebee are playing twister with Wierd Al playing at full blast.* <br />
Jazz: Jazz to Moonbase-2... <br />
*Bumblebee turns off the music and activates the communicator.* <br />
Spike: Awwwww <br />
Bumblebee: Bumblebee and Spike here. <br />
Jazz: We're about to send up a shuttle, and Decepticon shananagins(sp) in your area? <br />
Bumblebee: All clear Jazz. <br />
*Spike opens a channel to the shuttle, Ironhide's face appears.* <br />
Spike: Hey Ironhide, tell my son Daniel I miss him, and tell him not to worry, I'll be home as soon as we kick Megatron's tail across the galaxy! <br />
Ironhide: Will do, Spike. <br />
*Back in the command center, Prime brings Cliffjumper on his wallscreen.* <br />
Prime: Cliffjumper, commense countdown. <br />
Jazz: (from behind Prime) Uh, Prime, we're right here, why are you using the intercom? <br />
Prime: Look Jazz, we spent good energon on installing this intercom, and we're going to use it! <br />
Jazz: uh....yessir. <br />
Cliffjumper: 3....4....5... <br />
Jazz: (whisper) Cliff, count down, not up. <br />
Cliffjumper: Oh yeah, thanks. 3...2...1...blast off! <br />
Jazz: Combaticons, where? <br />
*The shuttle lifts off into space with a boom.* <br />
Prime: Now all we need is a little energon, and a lot of luck. <br />
*Laserbeak flies off into space toward Cybertron. He streaks into Decepticon HQ and lands upon Megatron's arm.* <br />
Shockwave: Laserbeak returns, Megatron. <br />
Megatron: Welcome, Laserbeak. Unlike some of my other warriors, you never fail me. <br />
*Starscream is sitting on his duff watching General Hospitol. He turns and gives Megatron a nasty stare. Megatron sends Laserbeak to Soundwave.* <br />
Megatron: Soundwave, playback Laserbeak's spy beams. <br />
Soundwave: As you command, Megatron. <br />
*Soundwave transforms into a tape deck and lands upon a console as Laserbeak enters him. Soundwave connects up to a larger computer and plays back Laserbeak's recordings. Elita-1 and the other fembots playing twister fills the screen. All is silent until Laserbeak's gaze falls upon Prime and Ironhide. Prime's conversation is relayed to the Decepticons. A smile cracks across Megatron's face.* <br />
Prime: Now, all we need is a little energon and a lot of luck. <br />
Megatron: More than you imagine, Optimus Prime.... <br />
*The Autobot shuttle zooms through space on course for Autobot city on earth.* <br />
Prowl: Did any of you guys get your contracts in the mail the other day? <br />
Brawn: Yeah, freakin' Hasbro marketing. <br />
Ratchet: Does it have to end like this? <br />
Ironhide: Relax guys, we go out fighting. We'll be heroes. <br />
Brawn: But one shot? I mean …geez and it's in the shoulder too. <br />
Ratchet: Yeah, I could easily fix that. <br />
Brawn: But then you die. <br />
Ratchet: Oh, right. <br />
*Prowl rises from the ships controls <br />
Prowl: Autobots, there comes a time when fate commands that we obey the path that has been laid before us. We have been summoned to make the ultimate sacrifice for Hasbro and the Transformers franchise. It has been decreed that we fall before our attackers and die a noble death so that future waves of Transformer toys may bask in the glory we have fought to achieve. <br />
Brawn: Screw that. <br />
Ratchet: Yeah, to hell with Hasbro marketing. I'm not dying today! <br />
Prowl: I agree. I say we ignore Hasbro and do our own thing. <br />
Ironhide: I dunno guys. It sounds funny not following orders. <br />
Ratchet: So we just die?! <br />
*A look of sorrow crosses Prowl's face as he realizes the weight of the choice before them.* <br />
Prowl: If we do this, we'll have broken the ancient rule. <br />
Ratchet: There's no turning back. <br />
Prowl: We'll be banned toys and most likely written out in a later episode. <br />
Brawn: Bring it on! Wreck and rule! <br />
Prowl: Scrapper's going down. <br />
*Prowl returns to his post and several moments pass by. A rogue comit passes by the ship.* <br />
Ratchet: Hmm, this scene is taking too long, they'll cut it, I just know it. <br />
Brawn: Yeah, so much for character development. <br />
Ironhide: When are we suppose to die anyway? <br />
Prowl: I'm not sure, they didn't say. Soon I guess. <br />
Brawn glances over at the shuttle wall and sees Skids repairing a broken panel <br />
Brawn: Oh I forgot Skids was on board. <br />
Prowl: Who's Skids? <br />
Ratchet: Should we tell him? <br />
Ironhide: He's better off dead. <br />
Skids: Hey guys, I hear something clanging on the hull…guys…why does everyone always ignore me? <br />
BADOOOOOM <br />
A large explosion rips through the helpless Autobot shuttle. Skids is incinerated instantly. The fearsome Megatron and his forces rip through the remaining debris and storm the shuttle. <br />
Brawn: Megatron. <br />
Brawn leaps from his seat and a cold chill runs through his left shoulder. Time seamed to slow to an infinite crawl as he took battle stance in front of the vile Decepticon leader. <br />
Something wasn't right. <br />
Brawn: Decepticons! <br />
Why was he leaping? He couldn't stop himself. This was stupid, even he knew that. His shoulder continued to feel funny. <br />
Starscream: I never liked Brawn. <br />
Megatron: Hmm, we need music. <br />
Starscream: How about \&quot;Instruments of Destruction\&quot;? <br />
Megatron: You're an idiot Starscream. Soundwave, play \&quot;Instruments of Destruction\&quot;. <br />
*Soundwave plays the infamous rock and roll song* <br />
Megatron: Die autobots! <br />
Megatron transforms into his terrifying gun mode. Starscream takes the weapon and aims at Brawn. One shot to the shoulder. In an instant Brawn's back erupts in flames and he topples to the floor in a heap of flame. <br />
Prowl: No, not like this. Ratchet, quick take this. <br />
*Prowl tosses Ratchet a small device* <br />
Prowl: It'll revive you so you can fix us later. <br />
Ratchet: I'll do my best. <br />
Ironhide: This is foolish. <br />
Prowl: It's the only chance we've got! <br />
*Prowl turns around and takes aim at Scrapper. He misses. <br />
Prowl: F@#$ you Hasbro! <br />
*Scrapper aims at Prowl and returns a deadly shot to his chest. Prowl burst into flame as smoke spews from mouth. <br />
Ironhide: Time to go out fighting. <br />
Ratchet: After you. <br />
*Ironhide leaps up, but Ratchet ducks behind his chair. <br />
Ironhide: Huh, wait you can't do tha… <br />
*Shots pour into Ironhide's chest. Ratchet places the device on his chest and it simulates an explosion. He falls to the floor, pretending to be dead.* <br />
Starscream: Did you hit him Mixmaster? <br />
Mixmaster: Nope, well, maybe. I dunno. <br />
*Megatron transforms* <br />
Megatron: This was far too easy Starscream. <br />
Starscream: Much easier mighty Megatron than attacking the real threat… <br />
*The Decepticons take the controls. <br />
Starscream: The autobots moonbase! <br />
Megatron: You're an idi- <br />
Starscream: I know, I know. <br />
Megatron: After we sneak past their early warning systems in their own shuttle and destroy Autobot city, the Autobots will be vanquished forever! <br />
*Ironhide grabs hold of Megatron's leg with the last ounce of his strength* <br />
Ironhide: No! <br />
Megatron: Such heroic…you know I don't even think I would call this heroic. You should have played dead. <br />
*Megatron blast Ironhide into oblivion* <br />
*The shuttle zooms off into the distance* <br />
*The Constructicons huddle together.* <br />
Scrapper: Hey guys, I bet you we could form Devastator in here... <br />
Hook: yeah, lets do it! <br />
*Skywarp is addressing Thundercrakcer and Blitzwing.* <br />
Skywarp: So, once we cripple their defenses and kill their commander, we'll leave piles of poop on their welcome mat and light it on fire... <br />
*The shuttle's balance tips to the left as the Constructicons form Devastator, the ship lenas to the left and all the Decepticons fall over.* <br />
Devastator: Hahahaha <br />
*Starscream crawls to his feet and kicks the big D in the shins.* <br />
Starscream: Cut that out! <br />
*Devastator breaks apart and the Constructicons fall to the ground. The shuttle resumes course for Earth.* <br />
Scrapper: Raggafragga... I hope he dies in this. <br />
Earth. The Autobots have created a city here on the planet where they brought their war. Known as Autobot City, the Autobots are working with the humans and protecting them from any future Decepticon attacks. Near Autobot City, Hot Rod, a young Autobot, and Daniel Witwicky, son of Spike, are enjoying a realxing day of fishing. <br />
Daniel: Brooke Shields had it in for you? <br />
Hot Rod: Yeah. She was mad at me because I was upstaging her! All of the reviews were raving about my performance! She just couldn't handle it. So she had the producers fire me! At least they replaced me with Eric Idle. <br />
Daniel: That name sounds familiar. <br />
Hot RoD; You'll understand later on. We h ave a few things to get out of the way first. I'd say in a few days. <br />
Daniel: Whatever you say. I sure miss my dad. <br />
Hot Rod: That reminds me. When Spike gets home... <br />
Daniel: I know. I need to get him to have Brooke Shields declared an enemy of the state. <br />
Hot Rod: That's right. And who else? <br />
Daniel: john hughes. <br />
Hot Rod: I'll make him pay for all of those Brat Pack movies. Sure, \&quot;The Breakfast Club\&quot; did great things for me, but \&quot;St. Elmo's Fire\&quot;? I don't know what I was thinking. The only comfort I have is that in a few days, I'm gonna get a promotion. <br />
Daniel: What kind of promotion? <br />
Hot Rod: Don't worry about it. You're too young to worry about that kind of stuff. Let's just say that I wouldn't get too attached to - hey! I caught something! <br />
Hot Rod reels in a fish. <br />
Daniel: Wow! That's so big! <br />
Hot Rod: That reminds me, I need to see what Arcee's up to. <br />
Daniel: Man! That fish is gonna be good eats. <br />
Hot Rod: Whatever. You think that the Earth Government would pay your dad. This is getting sad. <br />
Daniel: I'm hungry. I haven't eaten in days. <br />
A siganl alarms on Daniels Communicator, indicating that the Autobot Shuttle is approaching. <br />
Daniel: Hot Rod! The shuttle's landing! Let's watch it land! <br />
Hot Rod: Talk about boring Danno. Why settle for a peak, when you can see everything from Lookout Mountain. <br />
Hot Rod Drops his fish and Transforms. Daniel runs to his hoverboard and activates it. The theme song from the movie \&quot;St. Elmo's Fire\&quot; is playing On Hot Rod's stereo. <br />
Hot Rod(Singing): Burning in me! <br />
Daniel speeds away, not paying attention to where he's going. His carelessnes causes him to hit a rock which in turn causes him to fall off of his hoverboard. <br />
Daniel: I'm gonna die! Help me Hot Rod! <br />
Daniel's pleas fall on deaf audio receptors. Hot Rod is too busy singing \&quot;Don't You(Forget About Me)\&quot; from the \&quot;Breakfast Club\&quot; soundtrack. <br />
Hot Rod(singing): As you walk on by. Will you call my name? As you walk awaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay. <br />
Daniel falls on his head. <br />
Daniel: Hot Rod, I can't feel my legs. <br />
Hot Rod: Whoops. Sorry Danno. Let me help you. <br />
Hot Rod places Daniel inside his cockpit and they continue on their way to Lookout Mountain. They zoom past Kup, Huffer and Bluestreak, who are putting up a roadblock. <br />
Kup: Turbo Driven Young Punk. I'll straighten you out yet. <br />
Huffer: Why are we putting up this Roadblock again? <br />
Kup: Don't you read the script? <br />
Bluestreak: We didn't get a script. Why didn't we get a script? Windcharger and Wheeljack didn't get one either. I mean since there's gonna be a movie, we're gonna get lots of screentime, right? <br />
Kup: Just keep working. <br />
After a shortdrive, Hot Rod and Daniel arrive at Lookout Mountain. Since Daniel is paralyzed, Hot Rod holds him up to a telescope. <br />
Daniel: Hey! There's a hole in the shuttle. <br />
Hot Rod zooms in on the shuttle and sees Megatron and his invading Decepticon army. <br />
Hot Rod: Decepticons! <br />
*Inside the shuttle, Starscream is dressing down the Constructicons for their stupid atempt earlier.* <br />
Starscream: Whatever possessed you to DO this? <br />
Long Haul: We-- <br />
SS: Nevermind that, what matters now is--AAAGH! <br />
*Laser fire from the ground strikes Starscream in the back, knocking him to the floor, the Constructicons duck for cover as the Insecticons return fire. Several more shots lance out, crippling the ship and filling it with smoke.* <br />
Megatron: Starscream, you fool! You've ruined our cover! Decepticons, abandon the shuttle and attack! <br />
*The Decepticons vacate the falling shuttle as it disappears over the horizon. Megatron fires a fusion blast at a lone Autobot on a lookout station.* <br />
Megs: Attack! <br />
*Starscream transforms and flies ahead.* <br />
Starscream: Follow me to victory! COBRAAA!!! <br />
*The shuttle begins its slow decent to the ground as the last of he Decepticons flee.* <br />
Ratchet: Huh...wha.... <br />
*Ratchet awakens to fire and smoke engulfing the shuttle.* <br />
Ratchet: Oh no, I've gotta move quick! <br />
*Ratchet walks over and examines Brawn.* <br />
Ratchet: Brawn, buddy, are you okay? <br />
Brawn: Yeah, I'm fine. They just got me in the shoulder and blew off half my back. I'm okay. <br />
Ratchet: Here, this will help. <br />
*Ratchet quickly patches the small fluid leaks around Brawn's core.* <br />
Ratchet: Now help me get Prowl. <br />
Brawn: What about Ironhide? <br />
*Ratchet points to a smoldering pile of debris.* <br />
Ratchet: I can't fix what's left of that mess. <br />
*Brawn and Ratchet grab Prowl and leap from the burning shuttle. The shuttle crashes into the mountains in the distance and explodes in a brilliant display of light.* <br />
Ratchet: That was suppose to be us. <br />
Brawn: Time to change history. <br />
Ratchet: Wreck and Rule? <br />
Brawn: You bet. Once we get Prowl back online I think we should take out Hasbro. <br />
Ratchet: Take out Hasbro? <br />
Brawn: Yeah! I say we hunt them down and kill them like the dogs they are. <br />
Ratchet: Hmm, I like that idea. <br />
*Ratchet begins work on Prowl.* <br />
Elsewhere..... <br />
*Perceptor approaches the edge of Autobot city and transforms into scope mode. In his sights he can see the terrifing image of Megatron and the Decepticons. Perceptor transforms and turns to see Ultra Magnus, Arcee, Springer and Blurr approach.* <br />
Perceptor: Ultra Magnus, a cursory evaluation of Decepticon capabilities indicates a distinct tactical deficiency. <br />
Ultra Magnus: In other words Perceptor? <br />
Perceptor: Well, the swift calculations that I was able to extrapolate from the given data indicated a shift in power balance from the once formidable defenses of Autobot city to the ruthless destructive forces of the Decepticon army. <br />
Ultra Magnus: In other words? <br />
Perceptor: Ultra Magnus, una evaluación precipitada de las capacidades de Decepticon indica una deficiencia táctica del distict. <br />
Ultra Magnus: I'm still not getting it. <br />
Perceptor: Extrem Magnus, eine flüchtige Auswertung der Decepticon Fähigkeiten zeigt einen distict taktischen Mangel an. <br />
Ultra Magnus: Um..right... <br />
Perceptor: Ultra Magnus, une évaluation cursive des possibilités de Decepticon indique une insuffisance tactique distincte. <br />
Ultra Magnus: Look, I don't have all day here. <br />
Springer: We're out numbered! <br />
*Springer opens fire at Starscream, but misses. The Decepticon air commander in turn delivers several high powered laser blasts towards the group.* <br />
*The group of Autobots duck for cover as Starscream strafes by. Arcee is clinging to Springer in mock-fear, Springer is taking advantage to the situation.* <br />
Springer: ...transform your world. <br />
Magnus: Springer! You and Arcee transform Autobot City! Perceptor, tell Blaster to radio Prime for reinforcements. <br />
Blurr: Whataboutme,Magnus?Whataboutme?Huh,huh?Icanhelp,Iwannahelp.Whataboutme? <br />
Magnus: What? <br />
Blurr: WhatcanIdo,givemesomethingtodo,Iwannahelp. <br />
Magnus: Slow down, I can't understand you. <br />
Blurr: I'mtalkingasslowasIcan.What'swrongwithyouthatyoucan'tunderstandme?Justgivemesome thingtodoalready! <br />
Magnus: Blurr, shut up and help me alert the others. <br />
Blurr: Absolutely,possitively,definitely.NobodycangetthejobdoneasfastasIcan.Nobodynobod ynobody! <br />
*Ultra Magnus and Blurr transform and drive off as Perceptor heads toward the communication tower. Springer pulls on Arcee's hand.* <br />
Springer: C'mon Arcee, let's go! We can still high-tail it out of here and leave these bozos behind! <br />
Arcee: But Hot Rod and Kup are still outside the city. <br />
Springer-thinking: Hot Rod. Its always Hot Rod. rrrrrrr <br />
Springer: We can't wait, the shuttle takes off in five. They'll just have to take care of themselves. C'mon! <br />
Earlier, up on lookout mountain... <br />
Hot Rod spots the Decepticons on the shuttle and immediately begins to fire. Kup sees the young Autobot firing away. <br />
Kup: What's that young punk up to now? Firing on an Autobot ship! Are the gears caught in his cerebral cortex? He'll never shoot that thing... <br />
At that moment, the ship bursts into flames and begins to go down as a horde of Decepticons pour out. <br />
Kup: ... well I'll be... better talk to Hoist about that weak fuselage... <br />
Kup races down in time to stop Blitzwing from blowing down Hot Rod, point blank. He grabs Blitzwing's turret and points it upwards, out of harm's way. <br />
*BLAM* <br />
Down falls Shrapnel. <br />
Kup (to himself): Ok, just act as if you meant to do that... <br />
Shrapnel bounces off the mountain and smashes into Blitzwing. Kup gets away just in time as the two tumble the rest of the way down the slope. <br />
Kup (to himself): Ok, keep cool and it will look like it was all part of the plan... <br />
Hot Rod and Daniel join Kup. <br />
Hot Rod: Not bad for an old timer. <br />
Kup: Old timer... (to himself: think of snappy comeback...) ... that's something you'll never be if we don't get back to the city! <br />
(to himself: Shazbot.) <br />
The Autobots transform and head for Autobot City. <br />
The Iron Rhino: <br />
The ghost of Ironhide watches as the shuttlecraft blossoms into glowing fragments. <br />
\&quot;Well if that don't fry my circuits!!!\&quot; realises he is floating unnaturally above the wreckage raining on on the ground below. \&quot;Arrrw heck, it did fry my circuits!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;That tears it!!!! What is it about my head? First Hasbro designs me with none, then once those animators give me one so Hasbro instructs Megatron to blow it off!!! Then Hotrod nukes the shuttle. Who was onboard at the time? Who was the only one that arrogant young punk did any harm to whatsoever? Welll, I ain't gonna take this lying down. I'll remove Hasbro's ugly noggin, after I find a way to restore my own. Enough leaking lubricant, time for action, time to get involved!\&quot; <br />
Sails down towards the ranks of the Decepticons. <br />
Under a pile of Rubble outside Autobot City <br />
Bluestreak: This bites! I saw that script, you know. We never show up again after this. We don't even get to die on screen! <br />
Huffer: Maybe you got it rough, but me and Windcharger, we got us a plan. <br />
Bluestreak: And what is that? <br />
Huffer: Hasbor's releasing two new characters called Pipes and Taligate. They're repaints of the two of us. We're gonna take thier place. <br />
Bluestreak: That's cool! Is there gonna be a repaint of me? <br />
Huffer: Besides Prowl? And that retooling called Smokescreen? <br />
Bluestreak: Uh, yeah. Is there gonna be another one? <br />
Huffer: Sorry, friend. <br />
Bluestreak: That tears it! I'm not gonna die like this! It's time for revenge! <br />
*Springer and Arcee race to transform Autobot City.* <br />
Arcee: Is this city called Autobot city or Metroplex? <br />
Springer: No time for that now, most of this is demo footage anyway. We'll worry about that in season 3. <br />
*Arcee and Springer begin throwing switches and levers.* <br />
Elsewhere, deep inside the city. <br />
*Grapple and Hoist are playing cards when the room they are in begins to shake.* <br />
Hoist: Did you feel that Grapple? <br />
Grapple: My building, my precious building, what are they doing ito it? <br />
*Suddenly the room compresses and crushes them both.* <br />
Grapple and Hoist: Arrrgh!!!!!!!! <br />
Back with Springer and Arcee.... <br />
Springer: Uh, did Magnus alert everyone about the city being Transformed? <br />
Arcee: No, why? <br />
Springer: Oh nothing. <br />
Starscream chases Arcee and Springer, as they head for the hanger to the shuttle, and strafes laser fire down on them. <br />
SS: You pathetic fools! There's no escape! <br />
Arcee and Springer run into the hanger as the city around them transforms. The sky above SS begins to dissappear as two giant plates of metal converge on each other, which will effectively put a 'lid' on the situation. <br />
Starscream transforms and jets upward, barely making it through the rapidly closing gap. In fact, he doesn't quite make it, his foot becomes trapped in-between the two ceiling plates. <br />
SS looks above to see two more plates sliding inward to form another roof. He pulls frantically on his leg. He turns it left, he turns it left, he puts his hands on his hips and does the hokey-pokey and nothing works. As the plates near each other, he goes for the last resort, and shoots his own foot off! <br />
SS: ARRGH! My foot! <br />
SS Jets up, through the gap, then stops suddenly and is pulled down to crash against the new roof. Turns out, his other foot got stuck this time. <br />
SS: This never happened to Cobra Commander... <br />
Springer and Arcee find themselves inside the hanger, where the getaway shuttle speeds out into the air as they enter. <br />
Springer: NOOOO! The shuttle! If only we hadn't stopped to look at those shoes you liked! <br />
Arcee: They were half-off! And now its MY fault? <br />
Springer: I-- I'm sorry baby. Howabout I make it up to you? <br />
Springer takes Arcee by the arms, and pulls her to a door along the wall. He opens the door and pulls her closer to him. <br />
Arcee: Oh Springer... <br />
The two step inside. <br />
Mr.Smith <br />
Still using all the muscles except the one that matters most. <br />
Inside Wheeljack's Lab <br />
Wheeljack: Okay, Windcharger, I think I've figured out a way to bring Sparkplug back. <br />
Windcharger: Why would we want to do that again? <br />
Wheeljack: Well, he was the last one to see Chip Chase alive. If we can revive him, then we can find out where Chip is at. <br />
Windcharger: And we want to know that why? <br />
Wheeljack: (Sighs) So we can find out where that little punk hid Snarl. <br />
Windcharger: Oh yeah. <br />
Wheeljack: Okay, I've pulled out Spike's old Autobot body. <br />
All you need to do is flip that switch over there to transfer power to the body, and Sparkplug will be revived. <br />
Windcharger: This switch here? <br />
Wheeljack: Yeah, but don't pull it yet. <br />
Windcharger: Now? <br />
Wheeljack: No! Wait! <br />
The giant explosion destroy's the two. When the smoke clears, Arcee arrives to drag their bodies back to Springer. <br />
Do you hear that, Mr. Anderson? That is the sound of inevitability.... It is the sound of your death. Goodbye, Mr. Anderson. <br />
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<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;172&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;11/11/2003 5:52 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&gt;Okay you got your eyes? I got the rest, well page two. cant be flooding the site on my first day here, now can I ;) Alright so here it is, continuing saga.&lt; <br />
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Arcee drags Wheeljack and Windcharger to the side of the room. Springer is pushing against a giant crossbow-like siege machine. <br />
Springer: C'mon, Arcee. We have to get this launcher out of the way! I'm gonna make my big move and I need to have lots of room! <br />
Arcee: Look, I found Wheeljack and Windcharger! <br />
Springer: Oh great, I don't know if I can do this with their lifeless optics staring at us. <br />
Arcee: What if I turn them around so they're not looking at us? That way they won't be watching us. <br />
Springer: You think it'd be any different than when we use a camera? <br />
Hairball: <br />
BLURR: EverywhereIlookIseeDecepticonsDecepticonsDecepticons! <br />
*Falls out of the open window/thingies* <br />
BLURR:AAAAAAGH!!! <br />
AT THE BASE OF THE....BASE <br />
MEGATRON: Breach their defenses! <br />
*The Insecticons begin to eat through Metroplex's front door* <br />
KICKBACK: Delicious, eh, Shrapnel? <br />
SHRAPNEL: A little heavy on the electrons electrons-- <br />
BOMBSHELL: Didn't you just get shot a little while ago? <br />
*Kup and Hot Rod approach while the bridge to the main door retracts* <br />
KUP: The Insecticons are in our way. <br />
HOT ROD: Wrong. Their our way in. YAAAAH! What the--? <br />
*Blurr topples from above onto Bombshell* <br />
KUP: And now Blurr's in our way! (runs over Kickbacks head) <br />
Oh, $#@*, that's gotta suck! (runs into Blurr) <br />
give him his orders* <br />
Blaster: OW! Look out and shout! (he is sitting at a console manning a cannon, and wearing headphones plugged into himself--he's rocking it out! Perceptor tries to enter through the hatch in the floor, but Blaster has nailed it shut so as not to be disturbed) <br />
Perceptor: Blaster! BLASTER! (he bangs on the hatch for a good five minutes--all the while Perceptor watches in horror as Tracks is incinerated down below, and Huffer's head gets ripped off. Finally Blaster opens the hatch) <br />
Blaster: Hey, Perceptor! What's shaking, other that-- <br />
Perceptor: Blaster, Ultra Magnus says to contact--GOOD PRIMUS, you're firing on our fellow Autobots! <br />
Blaster: Uhm.....whoops. What now? <br />
Perceptor: Contact Prime. (Blaster transforms and hooks himself up to a satellite above) <br />
Blaster: Optimus Prime? Do you read me? We've got a Decep-- <br />
Perceptor: Wouldn't it be easier to just use a regular communicator? <br />
Blaster: ..........shut up, Nerd Boy. <br />
*Down below, Megatron sees the satellite move, and knows that the Autobots must be sending out a distress beacon* <br />
Megs: Soundwave, jam that transmission! <br />
SW: Transmission? <br />
Megs (pointing): THE TRANSMISSION UP THERE, YOU OAF! <br />
SW: .......ohhhhhh. Frenzy, Rumble, Ravage, Ratbat, Buzzsaw, Laserbeak. Eject. Operation....... (looks at Megs and shrugs his shoulders)....what kind of operation? <br />
Megs (shakes his head in disgust ): INTERFERENCE? (smacks him across the back of the head) <br />
SW: ....interference. (the tapes eject, and fly to the top of the comm. tower, and tear off the satellite) <br />
Megs: I thought you were going to dispatch the birds? <br />
(Laserbeak tries to eject, but the spool of his tape gets caught--he darts around all over the place, hitting random Decepticons. Thundercracker and Skywarp are standing near Soundwave--a little TOO near...) <br />
T-cracker: HOLY SLAG! (both get caught up in Laserbeak's tape) <br />
Skywarp: Well, it could be worse...(Buzzsaw ejects now, and is also entangled. SW is pulled around in all directions, while Buzzsaw and Laserbeak dart around all over the place, hitting random Decepticons. Buzzsaw becomes intertwined so much that he constantly is slicing away at Skywarp and T-cracker, damaging them severely. On one pass, he cuts T-cracker free, who staggers away) <br />
Skywarp: Shoot down that tin-plated turkey! (Buzzsaw swipes him again, and gouges out his eyes *inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's \&quot;The Birds\&quot;) <br />
******* <br />
Blaster: ...and when you come, bring a six-pack of--NO! The connection's been severed! I had my spark set on a case of Yoohoo! <br />
Rumble: First we crack the shell, then we crack the nuts inside! (piledrives come from Frenzy and Rumble's arms, and shatter the dome--the cassettes crash in) <br />
Perceptor: Nerd Boy, eh? I can handle these whelps. (tries to fight Frenzy and Rumble, but they overpower him) <br />
Blaster: Wimp. (kicks Ravage) Sic 'em, boys! (Ramhorn, Steeljaw, Eject, and Rewind eject out of Blaster--what ensues is a midget TF battle royale) <br />
Perceptor: Do you think you got through to Prime? <br />
Blaster: Let's hope so, or we're all gonna look like burnt-out toaster ovens. Man, I want a Yoohoo! <br />
*Arcee and Springer are pushing the gun/slingshot/thingie as Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr, and Daniel drive up* <br />
Hot Rod: Hey, guys, what's going on? <br />
Springer (groans): Megatron's making his big push, and we've gotta push back! (mumbles to himself \&quot;I should kill you, you little punk! I was gonna make my big score!\&quot;) <br />
Arcee: I was afraid you would be trapped outside the city. <br />
Hot Rod (staring at Arcee's chest): Hey, I wasn't worried for a microsec-- <br />
Arcee: Then you apparently you didn't under--MY OPTICS ARE UP HERE, YOU PIG!!! <br />
(Hot Rod blushes, then looks over at Springer) <br />
Hot Rod: Hey, good plan, Springer! Push that gun/whatchamadoodad to the window to fire on the Decepticons. <br />
Springer: Er, yeah (\&quot;I will kill you...\&quot;). <br />
(the other Autobots begin to help push the 'whatchamadoodad', but are unable to move it--until Daniel steps up to help. Daniel pushes it so much that he single-handedly pushes it by himself--no one says anything) <br />
Daniel climbs up a ladder to look out a window, where he sees the Decepticons from afar. <br />
Megs: Constructicons, merge for the kill! <br />
Daniel: Kup, Hot Rod, look! <br />
*Hot Rod is talking to Arcee, trying to explain himself. Arcee has her arms crossed and her back to him.* <br />
Hot Rod: Well you see, I was uh, just admiring the shine on your enamel! Yeah, the shine...(begins to stare at Arcee's aft section.) <br />
Arcee: Yeah, I bet you were. (Turns around and follows Hot Rod's gaze. She becomes very upset.) Why youuuuu.... <br />
*As Arcee jumps on top of Hot Rod and begins clawing his optics out, Kup climbs up to where Daniel is. They watch the Constructicons tranform and merge into Devestator.* <br />
*The Constructicons formed wrong, however. Several were merged backwards, and the gestalt was standing on one leg and one hand and had a leg where an arm should be.* <br />
Scrapper: This is the last time we try switching roles when merging. I don't care if the others could do it in Scramble City of not! <br />
Hook: Awwwww <br />
*Kup and Daniel continue to watch.* <br />
Kup: Bruticus... <br />
*Springer takes a peak out the window.* <br />
Springer: You old fool, that's Devestator! Get your optics checked! Next you'll be driving into other Autobots... <br />
Kup: Hey, Blurr had no right falling into my path like he did! <br />
Springer: What? <br />
Kup: Uh...nevermind. <br />
*Devestator, correctly transformed, smashes a automated turret and tears into the wall of a building.* <br />
Dev: Perpare for termination! <br />
Starscream: You dolt! The Autobots are over there! <br />
Dev: Eh? Where? <br />
*Springer loads a missile into the launcher and pulls the trigger.* <br />
Springer: I've got better things to do tonight than die! (Looks at Arcee, still tearing into Hot Rod, and waves, not looking where he is aiming.) <br />
*The missile is shot out the launcher threw the window, the afterburners fry the poor Daniel, who was still leaning out the window.* <br />
Daniel: AAAAA! <br />
*The missile impacts against Devestator and explodes. When the gestalt doesn't fall, Springer quickly reloads. Daniel, covered in fire, waes his hands as he stumbles about the window. Arcee sees him and calls out to Springer as he fires twice more.* <br />
Arcee: Springer, watch out for Daniel! <br />
Springer: Sure. Where is he? <br />
*The missiles launch, and one of them catapults into Daniel, who grabs onto the missile. Both missiles, and Daniel fly out toward Devestator, who pulls a chuck of a wall off and sends it flying toward the source of the missiles.* <br />
Arcee: I can't believe you did that! <br />
Hot Rod: Yeah, man. Show some decency! (puts arm around Arcee) Its okay...I'm sure the little guy'll be just fine. I mean, just fifteen minutes ago i dropped him and he was crippled and then he was up and adam again! <br />
*Arcee pushes Hot Rod off her.* <br />
Arcee: Am I the only one around here who cares about that little fleshling!?? <br />
Kup: Maybe we should discuss this outside, incoming! <br />
*The Autobots run off as the debris crashes through the wall and destroys the room.* <br />
Megatron: Their defenses are broken! Let the slaughter begin! <br />
*The walls of Autobot city are torn away as Devestator charges forth. Suddenly Ultra Magnus rounds the corner inside the main section of the city carrying Sideswipe, Red Alert and Tracks. All three transform.* <br />
Sideswipe: Hey, I thought this scene was cut? <br />
Ultra Magnus: No time for that now, we've got to stop Devestator! <br />
Tracks: Yeah, sweet, my fans will adore me now that I'm in the movie. <br />
Red Alert: Movie? What movie?! Where? Inferno! Where's Inferno! <br />
Tracks: Guess he didn't make the cut. I hope they get my good angle, I'd hate to look funny on camera. <br />
*Devestator's foot stomps down on Tracks.* <br />
Red Alert: Inferno! Where is he?! <br />
*Red Alert Runs off.* <br />
Sideswipe: Don't worry. I'll handle this big guy! <br />
*Sideswipe activates his rocket pack and slams into the roof, exploding and catching fire.* <br />
Devestator: Hahaha, now you die! <br />
Ultra Magnus: *Sigh* <br />
*Megatron aims his fusion cannon at the helpless Autobot. Suddenly, Prime's shuttle zooms over the city. Aboard the shuttle is Sunstreaker, Hound, Optimus Prime, Gears, and the Dinobots.* <br />
Prime: Sunstreaker! <br />
Sunstreaker: Huh, what? <br />
Prime: Destroy Devestator! <br />
Sunstreaker: Me? But I... <br />
*Prime grabs Sunstreaker and kicks him out of the shuttle.* <br />
Hound: Uhm, Prime... <br />
Prime: Yeah? <br />
Hound: I don't think Sunstreaker can destroy Devestator. <br />
*Prime watches as Sunstreaker is torn to pieces.* <br />
Prime: Hmm..you're right. Hound! Destroy Devestator! <br />
*Prime grabs Hound* <br />
Hound: Hey! Stop! What about the Dinobots? <br />
Prime: Who? <br />
*Hound points to Gimlock.* <br />
Hound: Them! <br />
Prime: hmm..okay <br />
Prime: Dinobots Destroy Devestator! <br />
Grimlock: Me Grimlock love challenge! <br />
*Grimlock and the Dinobots tear through the shuttle wall and leap out. This creates a vacuum in the shuttle and Gears is sucked out and killed. Prime and Hound remain and safely land the shuttle.* <br />
*Meanwhile Grimlock and the others fly towards Devestator.* <br />
Grimlock: Dinobots! Transform! <br />
*The Dinobots transform and overshoot Devestator, crashing into the wall behind him. Devestator smiles, but then the wall falls down on him, smashing his components into the ground.* <br />
Prime: Megatron must be stopped...no matter the cost of extras.. <br />
Hound: Huh? <br />
Prime: Oh, nothing, never mind. <br />
*\&quot;The Touch\&quot; fills the air as Optimus transforms and charges towards the battle* <br />
Prime charges toward the battle in truck-mode. As he nears a group of running Decepticons, he tries to slow his speed to transform and sneak attack them. Instead, he keeps on trucking. <br />
Prime: Huh? Why am I not stopping? <br />
Prime's wheels squeel as he swirves and tries to regain control. Blitzwing, Thrust, and Shrapnel stop to watch Prime's frantic driving. <br />
Bliztwing: You really think we should be standing here like this? <br />
Prime keeps on driving straight for the Decepticons. <br />
Blitzwing: He's not stopping... <br />
Prime: My brakes are out! <br />
Prime plows straight into Thrust, knocking the conehead seeker into the air. <br />
Prime: Sorry! <br />
Shrapnel: Run!-un! <br />
The other Decepticons turn and run, but the Insecticon is not quick enough. Optimus takes him out as he swirves again toward Blitzwing. <br />
Prime: How do you stop this thing!? <br />
Blitzwing barely escapes being run over by flying into the air away from the danger. Once he's clear, Soundwave Thundercracker, Dirge, Ramjet, Kickback, and the three Reflectors open fire on the charging tractor trailer. One blast takes out Prime's front wheel and knocks Prime into the air. He transforms and flies through the air. <br />
Prime: Whoooaaaa! <br />
Prime pulls his rifle and begins pumping proton charges into the Decepticons. Soundwave, Thundercracker, and Ramjet all fall with his first three shots. Prime's trailer, still speeding, rams into the Reflectors. One is trampled on, the other two bumped out of the way. <br />
Prime lands on his feet, and begins blasting at Kickback and Dirge. He fires repeatedly, missing several times before scoring hits. <br />
Prime: Funny, this wasn't so hard to do in the air... <br />
*Optimus approaches Megatron who for some reason is standing at a dead end.* <br />
Prime: You shall stand, I shall fall. <br />
Megatron: Why do you throw away your...huh? <br />
Prime: Hmm, that didn't come out right did it? <br />
Megatron: Have you fried your logic circuits? <br />
Prime: That's a question I should ask myself Megatron. <br />
Megatron: Bah! Your backwards logic will not overpower me Prime! I shall crush you with my bare hands! <br />
*Megatron leaps towards Prime.* <br />
Hot Rod: I've got to help Prime! <br />
*Hot Rod runs towards the fight.* <br />
Kup: Go for it. Get killed. I hope Megatron rips your youthsick head off. <br />
*Prime slams Megatron into the wall. Megatron picks up a metal shard and spears it towards Prime. Prime dodges and the metal shard as it flies over the edge of the city* <br />
*Below the fight, Beachcomber and Cosmos are trying to gather broken fragments of the city.* <br />
Beachcomber: Might as well start cleaning up, we're less likely to die if we look like we've already given up. <br />
*The metal shard slices through Beachcomber's head.* <br />
Cosmos: Cheese it! I'm outta here! <br />
*The fat Transformer waddles away.* <br />
*Megatron attempts to fire at Optimus, but is hit up against a wall once again. This time he grabs a conviently placed laser sword and activates it.* <br />
Prime: No fair! <br />
Megatron: Eat photon prime! <br />
*Megatron slices into Prime's side. The mighty leader backs away, covering his wound. Megatron leaps into the air for a final strike. Prime notices something shinny on the ground and kneels down to pick it up as Megatron sail over him, just missing his head, and slams into the ground.* <br />
Prime: Ooooo, a quarter. <br />
Megatron: Bah! <br />
*Megatron attempts to crush Prime's face.* <br />
Megatron: I shall rip out your optics! <br />
*Prime slips on the ground accidentally sending Megatron flying over him and crashing on the ground.* <br />
Kup: You're doin' it Prime! Finish him off now! <br />
Prime: Huh, what? Oh, right. <br />
*Prime pockets the quarter and grabs his blaster off the ground.* <br />
Prime: Note to self, next time just shoot Megatron. <br />
*Prime aims the gun at Megatron.* <br />
Megs is on his hands and knees before Prime. Megs sees a small handgun hidden behind some debris. He decides to play defeated... <br />
Megs: No more Optimus Prime. Grant me mercy, I beg of you! <br />
Prime: Okay. <br />
Hot Rod runs up as Megs grabs the gun. <br />
Hot Rod: No you don't Megatron! <br />
Hot Rod jumps Megatron, who only grabs the fool by the neck and points his gun at Rod's head. <br />
Prime: Out of the way, Hot Rod! <br />
Megatron aims the gun at Prime. Prime fires a shot in defense. The shot hits Hot Rod in the side. <br />
Hot Rod: Ow! <br />
Prime fires again at Megatron, each time hitting Hot Rod instead. Megatron looks at the exchange perplexed. <br />
Hot Rod: Hey! <br />
Prime: Shut up, I'm trying my best here! <br />
Hot Rod: Ow! Try harder! <br />
Megatron lifts his gun again and fires at Prime. Prime staggers back as he is hit in his injured side. Megs fires again and again into the same spot. <br />
Megs: Fall...fall! <br />
Megs fires twice more, and Prime still stands, each shot hurting him more and more. Thirty shots later, Megatron's gun runs out of Photon Charges. Prime is on one knee, holding his side, but not out yet. <br />
Megatron: Gah! <br />
Megatron throws the gun at Prime, hitting him on the head, then storms over and kicks him in the head, knocking him over. <br />
Megatron: FALL! <br />
Prime pushes himself up on his knees, his metal cracked and damaged. <br />
Megatron: ahhh... I could have waited an eternity for this. It's over Prime. <br />
Prime scrapes some dust off the ground, and tosses into Megs' optics. <br />
Prime: HUZZAH! <br />
Megs falls back and slips on some loose debris. He falls backward, past the destroyed floor and slams into a lower level, then rebounds off that to land smack into the ground. <br />
Prime: SHAZ-BOT! <br />
Prime tries to stand, but collapses. He falls straight on his face, slumped over with his aft-section sticking up in the air. Hot Rod runs up and kneels next to him. <br />
Prime: Hey... I found a penny. <br />
Hot Rod: Optimus, forgive me... <br />
Prime: See my penny? <br />
Below, Starscream, Soundwave, Rumble, and Hook gather around the fallen Megatron. <br />
Starscream: So, how do you feel, Mighty Megatron? <br />
Starscream kicks Megatron in the side. He begins hopping up and down, holding his foot in pain. <br />
Rumble: Dude, didn't you just shoot that foot like, ten minutes ago? <br />
Starscream: Aaaaah! Shut up! Astrotrain, transform and get us OUT of here! <br />
Starscream walks off but <br />
Megatron catches Soundwave's attention before he heads off. <br />
Megatorn: Don't leave me, Soundwave. <br />
Soundwave: As you command, Megatron. <br />
Soundwave picks up Megatron and starts to walk off. <br />
Megatron: Don't forget my fusion cannon, now. <br />
Astrotrain transforms and all the Decepticons enter the Decepticon, with Soundwave (carrying Megatron) and Rumble (carrying Megs' fusion cannon) taking up the rear. <br />
Arcee: The Decepticons are retreating! <br />
Kup: Unless there's a blue light on aisle 9, then Prime did it! He turned the tide! <br />
Arcee: He was doing his laundry? <br />
Kup: What? <br />
Starscream climbs up into Astrotrain, and moves past all the other Decepticons toward the head of the train. <br />
Starscream: Astrotrain, take off! <br />
Astrotrain transforms again and fires his afterburners. He speeds off and into the sky. <br />
Scrapper: Hey....I bet we could form Devestator in here. <br />
******time passes******** <br />
(Various Autobots are outside, sweeping up debris with brooms. Suddenly, Omega Supreme lands outside. The Aerialbots and Protectabots all pour out, and Omega Supreme transforms.) <br />
Blades: All right, now we're here! Not let's bust some Decepticon headcasings! <br />
Blaster: Dude, they're already gone. We won. <br />
Hotspot: Oh. Well, looks like everything's under control. C'mon, guys, let's head back to the bar. <br />
Omega Supreme: DRUNKENNESS, IMMINENT. (transfoms and the others climb on board) <br />
Blaster: Wait! At least leave First Aid here so he can repair-- (Omega takes off) <br />
*********Inside********** <br />
(Optimus is lying on a stretcher in the medbay, while Perceptor looks over him in microscope mode) <br />
Perceptor: I'm afraid the wounds are...fatal-- <br />
Hot Rod: You're a freaking microscope, not a doctor! What do you know?! <br />
Perceptor: I....er.....am the most qualified one here to-- <br />
Hot Rod: Look at him, he's just SLEEPING! <br />
Prime (sits up and yawns): Keep it down, guys, I'm really tired. (looks around the room at the Autobots in attendance--Kup is asleep with a blanket draped across his lap in a rocking chair, drooling) <br />
Springer: Uh, Prime? According to the script, you're supposed to be dying. <br />
Prime: Only if Megatron dies first. I'm the good guy. (crosses arms) <br />
Ultra Magnus: Er, well, <br />
Prime--I've got some good news: you did kill Megatron. We attended his visitation, and left a boquet of flowers from all of us, and I wrote your name on it too. <br />
Daniel: Wait, what're you talking ab--? <br />
Ultra Magnus (rears his hand back at Daniel): Shut it, kid! Otherwise John Wayne here's never gonna croak! <br />
Prime: Well, if Megatron's dead--okay then. *Ahem* Do not grieve....soon I will join with the Matrix. (looks over at Springer) Ultra...Magnus...it is to you, old friend-- <br />
Springer: I'm Springer, Prime. Magnus is over there. <br />
Prime: Oh. (looks at Magnus) It is to you, old friend, that I pass onto you the Matrix of Leadership. As it was passed onto me-- <br />
Magnus: Okay, before we get too far, two questions: is the Matrix of Leadership different than the Creation Matrix? 'Cause I wanna make an army! And also, when EXACTLY did you receive the Matrix? I have yet to see an episode where you get it! <br />
Prime: What, you haven't been reading War Within? (PLUG) Oh, that's right. You're not in it! <br />
Magnus: Oh yeah? The mini-series isn't done yet, you old fool! (points at Prime, glaring--everyone else looks on in shock) <br />
Arcee: Magnus, your lines? <br />
Magnus: Hey, if Prime can ad-lib his way through this scene, then by Primus, so can I! <br />
Prime (sits up and smacks Magnus): I paid my dues, junior. I can do what I want. I carry this cartoon. Not you. You're just a...what is it you are again? <br />
Magnus (sighs): ...a soldier. I'm just a soldier. I'm not worthy of-- <br />
Prime: Exactly. Now hold out your hands and close your eyes. I'm going to give you the Matrix-- <br />
Magnus: What do I do with it when I get it? Do I swallow it or something? <br />
(Prime begins to open his chest) <br />
Hot Rod: Whoa! Optimus is stripping! (looks at Arcee) Get with the program, girl! (Arcee decks him) <br />
(a light fills the entire room) <br />
Prime (holding a flashlight and starts waving it around): Knock it off! (looks at Magnus) Here. Use this to light our..... <br />
Magnus: Our...? Pilot light in Metroplex's stove? <br />
Prime: No. Our Darkest Hour (C. 1985 Hasbro). <br />
*a glow eminates from Prime's chest. Prime pulls out the Matrix and begins to hand it to Magnus* <br />
Prime: Hey, is that a quarter over there? (loses his grip on the Matrix and it slips out of his hand. All the Autobots lean forward to catch it, except for <br />
Hot Rod--who is leaning over to look at Arcee's skidplates as she leans over) <br />
(the Matrix falls on the floor, and rolls to Hot Rod's feet) <br />
Prime: This truly is our darkest hour... <br />
Springer: Oh, nice one! It's probably broken! <br />
(Hot Rod picks up the Matrix, and a glow fills the room again, blinding him) <br />
Hot Rod: Geez, how do ya turn it off? (pushes a button on the Matrix, and it quits glowing. <br />
Magnus walks up to Hot Rod and starts to reach for it) <br />
Magnus: Let. Go. <br />
Hot Rod: Mine. <br />
Magnus: Gimmee. (starts pulling) <br />
Hot Rod: No. (pulling back) <br />
Magnus: Prime, tell Hot Rod to give me the Matrix! <br />
Hot Rod: Hey, finders keepers! <br />
Prime (sits up again): Give him the Matrix, Hot Rod. (Prime winks at Hot Rod) <br />
Hot Rod: Ohhhh. Okay. (lets go, and Magnus falls to the ground. After he gets up, he puts the Matrix inside his chest. Prime lies down, fades to gray, and dies) <br />
Perceptor: What the--? Since when do we fade when we die? This defies all my scientific knowlege. <br />
(Daniel begins crying) <br />
(PRIME SITS UP) <br />
Everyone: GAAAAAH!!!!! <br />
Prime: And don't name a monkey after me! (dies again) <br />
Springer: Now that was weird-- <br />
Prime (sits up again): I HEARD THAT! (dies again) <br />
*The massive planet eater known as Unicron journeys through space on a never ending quest to satisfy his hunger pains.* <br />
Unicron: I eat because I'm lonely and I'm lonely because I eat. <br />
*Suddenly visions of the matrix being handed to Ultra Magnus fill his mind.* <br />
Unicron: Hmm, this is not food... <br />
*He is quickly struck with the realization of what he is seeing. Anger. Fear. Indigestion.* <br />
Unicron: BUUUUUURRRP!!! <br />
******SPACE***** <br />
(SS is sitting in the cockpit of Astrotrain wearing a pilot's hat. He has his feet propped up and wrapping them in bandages) <br />
ASTROTRAIN: Jettison some weight or we'll never make it back to Cybertron! <br />
SS: Do what now? We're in space--THERE IS NO WEIGHT IN SPACE! I used to be a scientist, I know these things. <br />
A-TRAIN: Alright, then listen. Some of the Decepticons didn't wipe their feet when they got inside me. I don't appreciate that. <br />
SS: Yeah, I wouldn't like people tracking in mud on my floor either. And in your case, your floor is like your stomach or something, right? <br />
A-TRAIN: I'm not cleaning up after you guys. It's disrespectful. <br />
SS: Alright, alright, I'll take care of it. (steps out to where the rest of the 'cons are sitting--Megs is fastened into a seatbelt. The 'cons are watching ) <br />
Fellow Decepticons, Astrotrain has requested that we lighten our burden! <br />
BONECRUSHER(reading an issue of X-Men with Apocalypse on the cover): In that case it is survival of the fittest. <br />
SS (looks around): Do I hear a second? *looks around* I said, DO I HEAR A SECOND?! <br />
Majority of 'cons: AYE! <br />
SS: ...and against? <br />
T-cracker, Skywarp, and the <br />
Insecticons: NAE. <br />
SS: Wait, not everyone voted. RE-DO! <br />
THRUST: Bah, screw that! (begins to move toward the damaged Seekers and Insecticons--everyone else follows suit) <br />
Random 'cons: Get! Make room for others! (they begin to force the damaged 'cons to A-Train's side door) <br />
SS: WAIT! DON'T OPEN THAT DOOR YET-- <br />
(the door opens and ALL the Decepticons are sucked out) <br />
A-Train: ...whoops. <br />
SS (arms folded): Idiot. Retrieve us! (A-Train circles around and gathers up the 'cons who can maneuver their way inside) <br />
A-Train: This time WIPE YOUR FEET!!! <br />
SS (unfastens Megs from his seatbelt. He carries him to the open door): Oh, how it pains me to do this-- <br />
A-Train: Really? Why? I thought you hated him. <br />
Megs: Wait. I still function--(looks up at SS) Oh. Figures. Crap. (points up) But for the record, I still function-- <br />
SS: Wanna bet? (lets go. Megs grabs SS's arm and won't let go) AAAAAH! GETHIMOFFGETHIMOFF! <br />
(starts shaking his arm. He hits Megs' arm with a stick and he lets go and drifts off into space) <br />
Megs: STARScream..... (grabs A-Train's wing and begins to scrape it) <br />
A-Train: AAAAAH! GETHIMOFFGETHIMOFF! (shakes Megs off) <br />
SS (wipes hands): Well, now that Megatron has, how shall we say--*pauses*--oh, I dunno. Hey, does anybody have a good idea of a word to use? <br />
Blitzwing: Departed? <br />
SS: Thank you, yes--departed, I nominate myself as the new leader! <br />
Scrapper: Wait--the Constructicons form Devastator, the most powerful rob--*Long Haul groans. Scrapper turns around &amp; looks at LH*--WHAT?! <br />
LH: That's stupid! Devastator has the I.Q. of a flower pot--he couldn't lead androids to a picknick *SS begins snickering* <br />
Scrapper: *Groan* We'd EACH be leader, idiot! *Mixmaster begins cackling uncontrollably*--execpt him. <br />
Thrust: Now wait, wait. You said Devastator was the most powerful robot, right? Well, I was in 'Starscream's Brigade', and I saw Bruticus kick the crap outta Devastator--so technically, Bruticus is the most powerful robot-- <br />
Dirge: Yeah, but Menasor K.O.'ed Brutty with ONE PUNCH-- <br />
Thrust: But it was a CHEAP SHOT! <br />
SS: I've gotta say this, though--Predaking's bigger than the rest of them--his components cost about ten bucks each-- <br />
Blitzwing: Wait, I'm lost--what were we talking about to begin with? <br />
*suddenly Galvatron appears* I Galvatron shall crush you as Megatron crushed Prime-- <br />
Ramjet (sitting in a corner, reviewing the script): Whoa, not yet, Galvy! Your big scene's after this one! <br />
Galvy: Whoop, sorry *disappears* <br />
SS: Hey, Ramjet--how's the script go at this point? We got lost in the 'most powerful robot' debate. <br />
RJ: Well, Scrapper needs to finish his line by saying \&quot;we should rule\&quot;. Then Soundwave says \&quot;Soundwave superior, Constructicons inferior\&quot;. Then Bonecrusher says \&quot;WHO ARE YOU CAL LING IN FER I IO?\&quot; And Hook says-- <br />
SS: QUIT HOGGING ALL THE LINES, WE GET THE IDEA!!! Go ahead, Hook. <br />
Hook *looks at Scrapper*: No one would follow an uncharismatic bore like you-- <br />
Scrapper *pointing to SW*: Um, you're saying that to SOUNDWAVE, not me. <br />
Hook: Oh. <br />
*SW ejects his 'children'* <br />
Rumble: Hey, nobody calls SW un--uncar--unkin--uhm.... <br />
Frenzy: Uncharismatic? <br />
Rumble: --uncrazimatic! *Frenzy shakes his head* <br />
Frenzy: *sigh* Alright, let's kick tailgate-- <br />
Thrust: Tailgate's not in the movie. He doesn't show up until season 3. <br />
Scrapper: Constructicons UNITE-- <br />
Hook: No one would follow an uncharismatic bore like you-- <br />
Scrapper: You already said that, you stupid idiot! And you say that line to SW! C'mon, unite! <br />
*the Constructicons begin to form Devastator* <br />
Rumble: No way *uses piledrivers* <br />
A-Train: WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! KNOCK IT OFF IN THERE! I'm getting sick! <br />
*Frenzy sneezes and Dev falls apart. What follows is a Decepticon free-for all, consisiting of what looks like a WWE pay-per-view gone wrong. Frenzy does a springboard hurricanrana to Scavenger, flipping him over. Blitzwing powerbombs Bonecrusher through a table. Hook hits Dirge in the back with a steel chair. SS sneaks off to the front of A-Train* <br />
SS (sits down in chair): I've got an idea--once they've beaten each other senseless, I step in and take control-- <br />
Voice: Starscream... *SS looks in the chair next to him to see Optimus sitting there, eating a bag of peanuts* <br />
SS: What the--? How did YOU get on board?! Aren't you dead?! <br />
Op: Buddy, I AM Transformers--I'm Optimus *#&amp;$^($ Prime! I can do what I <br />
want! <br />
SS: Um, but the script says you died-- <br />
Op: Okay, okay, geez. You will be visited by three spirits. The first shall come at one. The second at-- <br />
SS: GET OUT OF HERE!!! *pushes Prime off the set* Alright, here's the deal--I want a ceremony for my coronation--I want a crown, and a cape, and a-- <br />
A-Train: This is bad comedy. <br />
SS: Wow, this is gonna be great! Even the script says I'm gonna be leader! Man, NOTHING could spoil this day for me! Only the slim chance of Megatron being given a new body with new troops to command-- <br />
A-Train:...and-- <br />
SS: And nothing! I mean, c'mon, what's he gonna do? Fly in at my coronation and distintegrate me?! He's dead! It's not like he's gonna float up to a giant planet-eating robot and... <br />
A-Train (to himself): Please shut up. *we get a shot of A-Train flying out of view* <br />
Please excuse me while I kiss some hands and shake some babies. <br />
Megatron, the Insecticons, and his Seeker warriors Skywarp and Thundercracker drift through the vacantness of space, immobile, silent, and betrayed. <br />
Megatron: sigh... <br />
Skywarp: What is it Megatron? Depressed that we were betrayed and thrown to the astro-dogs by Starscream? <br />
Megatron: No... I'm just not looking forward to the next scene. See, i get reformatted and I can't be Megatron anymore. <br />
Skywarp: But won't that mean you're upgraded and are cooler? <br />
Megatron: Yes, and my new toy won't fall under recent toy regulations and won't have to be banned, which means there's a chance it could get reissued later on, but thats not the point. <br />
Megs: Its just i go insane in the following scene and any trace of the old me is lost. And everyone likes the old me. <br />
The floating Decepticons drift near a large metallic planetoid. <br />
Unicron: Megatron.....Megatron.....shut up, Megatron..... <br />
Megatron: Who... who said that? <br />
Unicron: I.....am Unicron.... <br />
Megs: Show yourself. <br />
Unicron: I have summoned you here for a purpose, Megatron. <br />
Megs: Nobody summons MEGATRON! <br />
Unicron: Then it pleases me to be the first. <br />
Megs: State your business....big jerk <br />
Unicron: Insignificant whelp. This is my command. You are to destroy the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. It is the one thing, the ONLY thing, that can stand in my way. <br />
Megs: You have nothing to fear. I have already crushed Optimus Prime with my bare hands! <br />
Unicron: You exagerate. <br />
Megs: The point is he's dead and the Matrix died with him! <br />
Unicron: No! The point is you are a fool! <br />
Megs: Okay. <br />
Unicron: The Matrix has been passed to their new leader, Wheelimus Prime. <br />
Megs: Who? <br />
Unicron: .....No wait....How about Rodimus Major? <br />
Megs: ....Where exactly do you get your information? <br />
Unicron: No matter. You will destroy it for me. <br />
Megs: Why should I? I should just steal it and use it to make you my slave! What's in it for me? <br />
Unicron: Your bargaining posture is hardly dubious, and your attitude very suspiscious, but very well. I shall provide you with a new body, and new troops to command. <br />
Megs: And? <br />
Unicron: And a pony. <br />
Megs: Yay! <br />
Unicron: You belong to me now. <br />
Megs: Yay! <br />
Unicron: Perhaps I misjudged you-- wait, you want to be reformatted? <br />
Megs: What? No! <br />
Unicron: Then proceed on your way to oblivion. <br />
Megs: ....fine, I didn't want to be redesigned anyway. <br />
Unicron emits a red beam on Megatron and Megs screams and convulses in pain. <br />
Megs: Arrrgh! No! NO! Nooo! I accept your terms! I accept! Aaaargh! <br />
Unicron: Excellent. <br />
(more coming) <br />
The Prince of Jack Crap, I am GalvatronX99! Hear me roar! ummm.... MOOSE! <br />
Megatron is being scanned by Unicron... and is reformatted into G2 Megatron! <br />
G2megs: Hey! This doesnt happen for a long time! <br />
Unicron: Whoops! Sorry i was bored and since i never get to see you as g2 megs i was curious as to what you appeared. <br />
megs: WHAT? <br />
Unicron: I wanted to see what you look like in the future... <br />
megs: Oh ok *poses* how do i look? <br />
Unicron: Impressive. But, now back to buisiness... <br />
Unicron reformatts megs again... <br />
Unicron: Behold! Galvatron! And these shall be your minions! Scuorge the Tracker...and his huntsmen...Cyclonus the Warrior...and his Armada... <br />
Galvatron: HEY! Cylonus looks like me! <br />
Unicron: So... <br />
Galvatron: I dont stand out as much any more... <br />
Unicron: Well i could give you this ship...but i cant reformatt you again cost to much on ink and stuff... <br />
Galvatron: Umm...ok! <br />
Unicron: Now goooo... <br />
Galvatron: WHAT ABOUT MY PONY!?! <br />
Unicron: Huh? Oh yea...*Gives Galvatron a pony* Now goooo... <br />
Galvatron: Can i have an energon goodie if i do a good job? <br />
Unicron: Yeeeessss... <br />
Galvatron: I will rip open Ultra Magnus... huh what was my line again? <br />
Unicron*checks his screen*: uhhh... and every... <br />
Galvatron: Oh thanks, and every other Autobot...until the Matrix has been destroyed! <br />
Galvatron rides away on his pony of doom... <br />
Kirby Master: X99 <br />
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<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;172&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;11/11/2003 6:31 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&gt;Okay, this the last post, after this you all, anyone can take over from here as this is a work on progress&lt; <br />
as the Decepticons head off, Cyclonus' Armada gets lost along the way. <br />
Armada: I can't believe I got lost on the first day to work... and what kind of 'armada' am I, anyway? There's only one of me! <br />
Unicron turns his gaze upon Armada <br />
Unicron: I hunger....and Galvatron has left behind a snack...excellent.... <br />
Armada: Noooo! <br />
Still using all the muscles except the one that matters most. <br />
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Re: TFTM - The Parody <br />
&laquo; Reply #31 on: Jan 25th, 2003, 7:52pm &raquo; <br />
Cybertron: <br />
In the Decepticon Throne Room, Starscream is having his coronation. Among those present, are Shockwave, Blitzwing, Astrotrain, Dirge, Thrust, Ramjet, the Insecticons, Skywarp and Thundercracker. <br />
TC: Hey, didn't we just get reformatted into new robots? <br />
Warp: Would you rather we never get screentime again! <br />
Shrapnel: Yeah-ah! Shut up-up! <br />
The Constructicons toot some horns, beginning the ceremony. As Astrotrain begins to place a Burger King paper crown down upon Starscream's head, they again, play on the instruments. <br />
SS: Get on with the ceremony. <br />
The Constructicons look upon themselves, and play a more complicated tune. Starscream gets irritated and shoots off the ends of their horns. <br />
Astrotrain places the crown on SS' head. SS poses as Reflector takes some photos of him. <br />
SS: My fellow Decepticons, as your new leader, I <br />
*gasp* <br />
Cyclonus, in jet mode, swoops down into the room, nearly taking out several Decepticons in the process. <br />
SS: Who distrupts my coronation!? <br />
Cynlonus transforms, sending Galvatron flying out and skidding across the floor. He grumbles and pulls himself to his feet. <br />
Galvatron: ...grumble...if only that pony hadn't suffocated in space...*ahem* Coronation, Starscream? This is bad comedy. <br />
SS: Megatron... is that you? <br />
Galvatron: Here's a hint. <br />
Galvatron transforms into a souped up cannon and fires a plasma blast at Starscream. The blast incinerates Starscream, turning him into ash. His crown falls and stumbles down the stairwell. It lands at Galvatron's feet, where it is crunched beneath his heel. <br />
Galvatron points at all that remains of Starscream, his feet, and turns to the other Decepticons. <br />
Galvatron: Will anyone else attempt to fill his shoes? <br />
Rumble: What'd he say his name was? <br />
Galvatron: Galvatron. <br />
All Decepticons: All hail Galvatron! Hail Galvatron! Galvatron! <br />
*On Moonbase One, Jazz and Cliffjumper are monitoring a suspicious planet approaching fast* <br />
Jazz: Where'd that come from? <br />
Cliffjumper: What? <br />
Jazz: I think my viewer is out of focus, I see a giant planet like thingy headed straight for us. <br />
Cliffjumper: Hmm, dirt on the lense? <br />
*Jazz walks over to the communications terminal and buzzes Inferno and Skyfire* <br />
Jazz: Hey you guys see a giant planet out there? <br />
Skyfire:Hmmm, no I don't see anything. <br />
Inferno: Hey Skyfire, are planets suppose to move closer to other planets? <br />
Skyfire: I dunno? Why? <br />
*Unicron's giant tentacles slam into the surface of Moon Base One killing Infernoand Skyfire instantly* <br />
Cliffjumper: Crap. <br />
An error doesn't become a mistake until you refuse to correct it. <br />
Cliffjumper: \&quot;Quick Jazz, to the shuttle!\&quot; <br />
Jazz processes for a moment, then says: <br />
\&quot;No no. Just wait. I'll try the univeral greeting.\&quot; <br />
Cliffjumper: \&quot;The universal greeting?\&quot; <br />
Jazz: \&quot;Yeah, just watch and learn. <br />
Bah weep granah weep mini bam?!\&quot; <br />
Giant planet: \&quot;Bah weep granah weep mini bam?\&quot; <br />
Jazz: \&quot;Bah weep granah weep mini bam!\&quot; <br />
Giant planet: \&quot;Bah weep granah weep mini bam!\&quot; <br />
Jazz: \&quot;Now we offer him an energon goodie.\&quot; <br />
Cliffjumper: \&quot;That needs to be one giant energon cube.\&quot; <br />
Jazz: \&quot;Oh it won't be a cube.\&quot; <br />
Jazz holds up a small energon cube to the giant planet, then points towards Moonbase 2. The giant planet pauses for a second but then turns to Moonbase 2 and heads towards it. <br />
Jazz: \&quot;Yeah it worked!\&quot; <br />
Cliffjumper: \&quot;But now are Spike and Bumblebee in trouble!\&quot; <br />
Jazz: \&quot;Yeah, but we are safe. Anyway, I think you won't mind.\&quot; <br />
Cliffjumper: \&quot;No. I always hated that Bumblebee loser. He was always tryin to be me. He tried to look as much as me. It was a good thing that Prime forbode him to let Wheeljack paint him red.\&quot; <br />
Jazz: \&quot;Oh wait... Jazz hailing Moonbase 2, Moonbase 2, roger me, wilco me!\&quot; <br />
Spike on Moonbase 2: \&quot;NOW is not a good time JAZZ!\&quot; <br />
Jazz: \&quot;Any weird giant planet shenanigans in your area?\&quot; <br />
My pants are on fire! Fire, I tells ya! <br />
Spike: We've gotta get off this moon before that thing destroys us! I can't let Hot Rod raise Daniel. He'll wind up insane and obsessed with Brooke Shields! <br />
Bumblebee: Why don't we use some explosives? That should desroy the thing. <br />
Spike: *shrugs* Sure why not. <br />
Later... <br />
Bumblebee: 3..2..1.. <br />
Spike: Ignition! <br />
*The shuttle lifts off. A short while later, Unicron devours the moonbase, and the explosions ignite, flipping Spike and Bumblebee's shuttle.* <br />
Spike: Man, we forgot Hoist! <br />
Bumblebee: So? Anyway, looks like we destroyed that thing. <br />
Spike: Yeah! *High fives Bumblebee* Woo hoo! <br />
*The smoke clears. Unicron is still alive* <br />
Spike: Holy S***! What are we gonna do now? <br />
Bumblebee: *Looks at Spike* I can't believe you just said that. This is a PG movie! <br />
Spike: Well, now we know why. <br />
Where am I? <br />
I ate what? <br />
Autobot City on Earth <br />
*Blaster carries some debris as a signal from Jazz comes over his speakers* <br />
Blaster: I'm picking up a faint signal! <br />
Ho Rod: You're still in this movie? <br />
*Blaster transforms and plays the signal* <br />
Jazz: Roger me, wilco me, anything, hello hello earth. A ginormous looking planet just showed up near cybertron. <br />
Cliffjumper: And it attacked us, but we sent it over to- <br />
Jazz: Shh! Anyway, its headed back this way and it just shredded moonbase two. <br />
*The signal fades* <br />
Ultra Magnus: Jazz! Cliffjumper! <br />
Daniel: My dad! <br />
Springer: Get over it kid. <br />
*Daniel cries* <br />
Near Cybertron <br />
*Unicron quickly closes in on the shuttle* <br />
Bumbleee: We're being sucked into it! <br />
Spike: @#$^&amp;! <br />
Bumblebee: You really need to stop that. <br />
*Sparkplug's ghost appears* <br />
Sparkplug's ghost: Yeah you big dumb dumb. <br />
Bumblebee and Spike: ? <br />
*Spike and Bumblebee are sucked into the chaos Bringer* <br />
Unicron: BUUUURP! <br />
*Unicron closes in on Moonbase one* <br />
Cliffjumper: Another universal greeting? <br />
Jazz: Nah, it only works in one post. <br />
Cliffjumper: Oh... <br />
*Moonbase one is engulfed by Unicron* <br />
Neo: Why are you here? The <br />
Oracle: Same reason. I love candy. <br />
Soundwave lets all his other cassetes out so they can see there new leader. <br />
SW:\&quot;Laserbeak, Ratbat, Ravage, Eject Operation: Meet and Greet\&quot; <br />
All three cassettes come out of Soundwaves stomach. <br />
Ratbat fly and perches himself on Rumbles shoulders. While Laserbeak perches himself on Frenzy. <br />
Frenzy and Rumble look at each other. <br />
Then at the two birds. <br />
Frenzy and Rumble:\&quot;You two better not doing anything on us while ur up there or u two are gonna be turkey.\&quot; <br />
Meanwhile Ravage has gone to where Starscreams ashes are and begins to sniff at it. Thinking its Kitty Litter he sits on top of the pile of dust <br />
Oracle: Candy? <br />
Neo: You already know if I'm going to take it? <br />
Oracle: Wouldn't be much of an Oracle if I didn't. <br />
Oracle: So, let's get the obvious stuff out of the way. <br />
Neo: You're not human, are you? <br />
Oracle: Well, it's harder to get much more obvious than that. <br />
Rumble looks at Frenzy <br />
\&quot;He's...purple!:S\&quot; Frenzy swats him upside the head. <br />
&lt;KLANG!&gt; \&quot;SSH!!\&quot; Galvatron looks at them closely. \&quot; Ther a problem, boys?\&quot; \&quot;Uhm <br />
(Wink wink) What'd he say his name was?\&quot; Galvatron puffs out his chest and boldly proclaims \&quot;George Clooney, hehehe kidding, it's Galvatron! PLeased ta meetcha!\&quot; Cyclonus walks over to sweep up Starscream's \&quot;ravaged\&quot; ashes. \&quot;Oh Starscream how it pains me to do this, hahahaaa.\&quot; All remaining Decepticons displaying their infamous survival instinct begin chanting. <br />
\&quot;All Hail Galvatron!! GALVATRON!\&quot; Galvatron blushes :$ \&quot;Gawsh guys, you the greatest.\&quot; <br />
Cybertron... <br />
*Galvatron sees Unicron devour the moonbases* <br />
Galvatron: How dare Unicron! Cybertron and all its moons belong to me! <br />
Scourge: Actually, when we were reformatted we had to sign a contract in which you legally forfeited all claim to Cybertron and its moons. <br />
Galvatron: I knew this was a bad investment. <br />
Scourge: Remember, we belong to him. <br />
Galvatron: I belong to nobody! <br />
Scourge: Actually... <br />
*Scourge pulls out many papers and begins to go over them with Galvatron.* <br />
Scourge: You see here, paragraph 20, line 13, subtext says \&quot;you now belong to Unicron.\&quot; <br />
Galvatron: Well... I'll be a monkeyprime's uncle, I do belong to him. Decepticons! To earth! <br />
~~~ <br />
On Earth... <br />
Ultra Magnus: Autobots, prepare to board the shuttles! This new menace is more dangerous than all the Decepticons put together. <br />
Hot Rod: Wow...that would be like a super-combiner! <br />
Kup: Shut up, lad. <br />
Ultra Magnus: Somehow we must destroy it before it devours Cybertron. <br />
Daniel: What about my dad? <br />
Ultra Magnus: Daniel, we'll do whatever we can for Spike. <br />
Springer: Which ain't much, kid. <br />
*Daniel cries again* <br />
Spinger: So what do we do when we get there? That thing crunches moons... it'll make short work of us. <br />
Ultra Magnus: Maybe the Matrix can stop it. <br />
Hot Rod: You're right, it can! <br />
Kup: What do you know about it, lad? You been skipping ahead in the script again? <br />
Hot Rod: I just have this feeling... <br />
Springer: Hey, we did just fine for two seasons without that Matrix, we don't need it now. <br />
Hot Rod: But in the script-- <br />
Kup: Aha! You have been skipping ahead! <br />
Springer: Look! <br />
*Everyone turns to see a huge mass of Decepticons heading their way. Just before they open fire, Hot Rod sees Snarl.* <br />
Hot Rod: Hey look, its-- <br />
*Decepticon laser fire strafes the ground, making all the Autobots dance.* <br />
Ultra Magnus: To the shuttles! <br />
Hot Rod: Run awaaaaay! <br />
*Galvatron, riding inside Cyclonus, leads the sweeps in attacking.* <br />
Galvatron: I, Galvatron, shall crush you just as Megatron crushed Prime. <br />
Ultra Magnus: And you'll die trying, just like Megatron! <br />
*Ultra Magnus dodges the laser fire and shoots back, nailing Cyclonus along the side of his nosecone.* <br />
Galvatron: Ugh! Autobot scrap! <br />
Sweep: You want me to gut Ultra Magnus? <br />
Galvatron: No! <br />
Sweep: No? But he's an Autobot, he's the bad guy! <br />
Galvatron: I don't care! I mean...yes and no! <br />
Sweep: What? <br />
Galvatron: There are plenty of Autobots for you. Ultra Magnus is mine. <br />
*Daniel is running from Arcee, who is chasing him and running from Hot Rod.* <br />
Hot Rod(to Arcee): Tickle, tickle, tickle! <br />
Arcee(to Daniel): Tickle, tickle, tickle! <br />
Daniel: Waaaaaaaaaa! <br />
*Laser fire destroys the ground in front of Daniel. Arcee pulls him from falling into the hole.* <br />
Arcee: Stay close to me, Daniel! <br />
Hot Rod: And you better stay close to me. <br />
*Arcee pulls Hot Rod closer* <br />
Arcee: No... you better stay close to me. <br />
Hot Rod: I still think you should stay close to me. <br />
Arcee: You guybots are all the same, always have to be on top! <br />
*Meanwhile, more laser fire engulfs Daniel.* <br />
*As the other Autobots try to get the Dinobots into the shuttle, which they soon succeed by leading them in with Dino-treats, The Decepticons continue their assault on the city.* <br />
*Scourge and his Sweeps find the Protectobots sipping energon-tea in the break room* <br />
Scourge: No survivors! <br />
*They aim their guns.* <br />
Hotspot: Hey wait, you can't kill us! <br />
*The sweeps lower their guns and look between themselves.* <br />
Scourge: We can't? <br />
Groove: Yeah! We're scheduled to be in Season 3! <br />
Blades: Our toy sales haven't fallen yet, so we can still be advertised, unlike you guys. Thats why you went from Insecticons to Sweeps, hah! <br />
Hotspot: Whew, good thing we didn't have to be remodeled like you guys. Talk about stupid-looking! <br />
*Scourge and the sweeps look at each other for a moment, then open fire on the Protectobots* <br />
Scourge: To the Inferno with Hasbro! <br />
Inferno: Hi all, did you call me? <br />
Scourge: Eh? <br />
Inferno: Hey, have you seen Red? <br />
Scourge: Die! <br />
*They melt down Inferno* <br />
*Springer and Daniel are running up to the shuttle.* <br />
Springer: Looks like we're shpmates, squirt. <br />
Daniel: Weee! <br />
Springer: But if you get space sick, you're walking home. <br />
Daniel: You're soooo mean! *cries* <br />
*The shuttles launch, but Daniel sees Arcee running outside toward the shuttle gate* <br />
Daniel: Wait, Ultra Magnus, Arcee's still out there! <br />
Springer: Probably took her time smooching with that punk Hot Rod! I'll kill that kid. <br />
*Arcee chases after the shuttle entry ramp as the ship begins to take off. Springer reaches his hand out.* <br />
Springer: Jump! <br />
*Arcee jumps and catches the ramp, Springer pulls her aboard as the shuttle clears the runway.* <br />
*In the other shuttle cockpit, Kup sits in one of the pilot chairs.* <br />
Kup: This reminds me of the battle on Alpha-9. The Petro-rabbits were-- Grimlock get your noodle out of my face! <br />
Grimlock: Me Grimlock love Kups war stories! <br />
Kup: You're living one now. Engage the boosters for Cybertron's sake! <br />
Grimlock: Tell Grimlock about petro-rabbits again. <br />
Kup: I'll give you petro-rabbits...Contact! <br />
*The second shuttle lifts up into the air as the Decepticons follow them, firing.* <br />
(OOC: This, slightly paraphrased, is straight out of the original draft of the movie, i thought it was funny enough to include) <br />
As Kup struggles to hold the controls, his shuttle also rocking from direct hits.* <br />
Kup: Ultra Magnus...what next? <br />
Ultra Magnus: Remember what we did off Beta Four? <br />
Kup: I remember it well. <br />
*The shuttles fire at a large asteroid with incredible precision, splitting it in two parts. One of the asteroid halves shoots through space and strikes another asteroid, which, breaks into several pieces, many of them angling back towards Galvatron's ships. They swerve to avoid them as the other asteroid part hits another asteroid doing the same thing. The debris shoots around, zinging into each other, narrowly missing Galvatron's ship. Explosions, dust, debris, and gas fill space.* <br />
*As all of this is going on, they jam into hyperspace...Corkscrewing and arcing off into the galaxy, leaving only blurred images of themselves as Galvatron's ship emerges from the chaos.* <br />
Cyclonus: The explosions jammed my sensors. I have lost track of the Autobots! <br />
Galvatron: D**n it!! They did the same thing to me off Beta four! <br />
(OOC: Sorry for the long post!) <br />
Aluminus Kann <br />
\&quot;Layin' the Track Down, Big Green Machine, Rest In Pieces!\&quot; <br />
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Re: TFTM - The Parody <br />
&laquo; Reply #39 on: Mar 29th, 2003, 4:27pm &raquo; <br />
Kup and Hot Rod's ship continues it's course on Auto pilot, Kup is telling war stories with Grimlock's Noodle blocking Kup's veiw of his Kup o' Noodles which Swoop is devouring messily. <br />
\&quot;Yup I remember the dust was so thick, bla bla blaaah\&quot; HOt Rod is trying to stay awake for his practice duel with a training bot, but Kup's monotous history-filled grumble is putting him to sleep. &lt;Whang&gt; <br />
He falls to the floor dreaming of Him and Arcee and a oil filled hot tub with Nightbird FembotNinjas feeding him Energon goodies. \&quot;Bahweep Grahna Wheep Ninnee Bong, Hot Rod. You're sooo cute!\&quot; Hot Rod's dream self smiles \&quot;Yeeahh, lokkit me, Mr. Hot, Gloss paint job, ultra cool flamey chest design. Chicks dig the carbot!! \&quot; <br />
He wakes up with Slag and Sludge using him for a bench. \&quot;Ooof GeddoffaME!!\&quot; They jump up startled! <br />
\&quot;Bench talk!!\&quot; Bench yell!!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Uhm Kup, should'nt we be doing something else besides telling old war stories.\&quot; <br />
Kup growls \&quot;Like what?\&quot; <br />
The Dinobots hiss and boo him. \&quot;Shh!! Quiet!! Tell story. Me want story!!\&quot; <br />
Hot Rod Shrugs and gets hit from behind by the training bot. Then it pushes him over and stands on his neck. Hot Rod Yells!! <br />
\&quot;Help!! Timeout timeout timeout!! HEELLPP!\&quot; More objections. \&quot;Sssh again, We listening to Story, you rude, Quiet!! Sshh!!\&quot; <br />
Kup drones on \&quot;Well this gigantic Ichyak was tromping and stomping down at us.\&quot; Make Sounds of it, Make sounds, we want sound!!\&quot; Kup sighs then <br />
\&quot;Stomp tromp stomp tromp.\&quot; Dinobots gleefully clap their <br />
\&quot;YAY!!!!\&quot; <br />
hands and Kup continues until they're all asleep. <br />
He walks over throws blankets over them and tucks them in. Hot Rod smiles and Kup nods, <br />
\&quot;They're so cute when they're asleep.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Quieter too.\&quot; <br />
Aluminus Kann <br />
\&quot;Layin' the Track Down, Big Green Machine, Rest In Pieces!\&quot; <br />
Grimlocks awakens and \&quot;Me want 'nother story!\&quot; Kup looks at Hot Rod, who shakes his head. <br />
\&quot;NO!! Go to sleep b'fore I pull this thing over and whup your b'hinds!\&quot; Kup sits down and sighs. <br />
\&quot;Are we there yet?\&quot; Swoop asks. Kup whips his head around. \&quot;No, we are not there yet and asking if we are there yet, if even there is a place for us to go anymore is not going to get us wherever we wind up any sooner than anytime else!!\&quot; <br />
Kup sits back down, and Hot Rod looks at him. \&quot;Well said. Uhm, what did you say?\&quot; <br />
Slag and Sludge wake up. \&quot;I want a glass of water!\&quot; <br />
Slag yells. \&quot;I'm scared, can I stay up and watch TV?\&quot; cries Sludge. <br />
Kup slumps in his seat, trying to hide. \&quot;Yup. Reminds me of the time Me and Chintz Paisley faced off against the Wailing Sirens on Octave 40..,\&quot; Hot Rod smirks, \&quot;How did you handle that situation?\&quot; <br />
Kup gets up from his seat and looks back at the fussing Dinobots and says <br />
\&quot;Well, we disabled their vocalizers and beat the tar outta them with metal pipes!!\&quot; Dinobots huddle together, cringing. <br />
Hot Rod jumps up from his seat. \&quot;No KUP! CALM DOWN!! (Oh boy this is gonna be a long trip..,) Kup. C'mon Man.\&quot; <br />
Magnus: All right, everyone. We've earned ourselves a break, so we might as well enjoy it while it-- <br />
*Optimus walks past Magnus and goes for their fridge, grabbing some energon goodies and sits in the command chair, eating a bag of energon chips* <br />
Magnus: Optimus, please! The script says that you died on Autobot City; you can't make any more appearances. I'm the Autobot leader from here on out-- <br />
rime2: *Optimus begins chuckling*: Not for long.... <br />
Magnus: What was that <br />
rime2: <br />
Prime: Oh, nothing. Just uh, pretend I'm not here. <br />
Magnus: *sigh* Alright. As I was saying. *CRUNCH* AHEM! As I was say-- *CRUNCH*-- excuse me. <br />
*Magnus takes away Prime's bag of chips* <br />
Hey! Gimmee! <br />
*Prime keels over and dies again, turning white. The foreboding music plays again, and Daniel begins to cry* <br />
Springer: How does he keep turning white like that? It's starting to creep me out. <br />
*Meanwhile, Grimlock is having a dream where he is fighting Blitzwing and Shockwave at the same time* <br />
Grimlock: ...Slag! What you saying?! <br />
Slag: It's...BZZZZT...the S...BZZZZT...They're ba--BZZZZT.. <br />
Grimlock: Slag? Slag?! *turns around* SCRAP! <br />
*suddenly Grimlock gets shot in the face by one of Magnus's missles, and wakes up* <br />
Grimlock: WAAAAAAAAAGH! <br />
*Hot Rod and Kup jump out of their seats* <br />
Hot Rod: Who wants to sing him a lulabye? <br />
Kup: Y'know, this reminds me *YAWN*o Ff...the time that.....*falls asleep, and begins drooling* <br />
*Kup continues to entertain the Dinobots as Hot Rod spars with a service droid.* <br />
Grimlock: Me face hurt from missile. <br />
Kup: Suck it up and pay attention, I was just getting to the part were the cybertronian dodo bird fired a large plasma grenade into a crowd of cyber roaches that were eating a hole in one of Defensor's foot modules. <br />
Hot Rod: Boooooooring! <br />
*Hot Rod continues to duel with the droid* <br />
Droid: You suuck zprrrrt. <br />
Hot Rod: Grrrrrrrr... <br />
*Hot Rod lunges for the droid but the droid knocks him out* <br />
Grimlock: Wow...me Grimlock say you suck big time. <br />
Swoop: Big time, yes, big time. <br />
*The droid continues to beat Hot Rod* <br />
Hot Rod: Ooooowwwww! It's hurting me!!!! <br />
Kup: Funny, it's only programmed to kill Judd Nelson... <br />
*Suddnely a missile hits the side of their ship* <br />
Kup: This reminds me of two posts ago... <br />
ALL: Shut Up!!!!! <br />
*Kup and Hot Rod's ship crashes towards the quintesson homeworld.* <br />
On the other ship... <br />
Springer: Kup and Hot Rod just bought it. <br />
Ultra Magnus: Bought what? <br />
Springer: They just bought the farm! <br />
Ultra Magnus: What farm? And who did they buy it from? <br />
Springer: No!!! They just took the last flight, they're done for, the big sleep! <br />
Ultra Magnus: I can't deal with your idiocy right now, Kup and Hot Rod just died. <br />
Springer: Sigh.... <br />
Ultra Magnus: Everyone hold on! <br />
Springer: Face it Magnus the Decepticons are gonna dog us untill they see us dead. <br />
Ultra Magnus: Dog us? <br />
Springer: Look just hit the d**n button!!!! <br />
*Springer forces Magnus to engage seperation.* <br />
Perceptor: It's too dangerous!!! <br />
Springer: Pipe it dictionary boy! <br />
*The shuttle seprates and the aft section is destroyed by Galvatron's ship* <br />
Galvatron: The matrix has been destroyed!!! <br />
Scourge: Yay!!!! <br />
Cylconus: Goody. <br />
*Suddenly Galvatron lunges forward gripping his head* <br />
Cyclonus: Does anyone have any advil? <br />
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&gt;Feel perspired? Ambitions? Well write up from here, or make up your own take on any scenes from the movie!&lt;</p>
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;172&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;11/16/2003 6:26 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&gt;Like any good movie, there's the alternate scenes and bloopers!&lt; <br />
*When the Decepticons are retreating* <br />
(Starscream is on crutches, hobbling to Astrotrain to get onboard) <br />
SS: AAAAGH! (falls down. Other 'cons point and laugh) <br />
********Thundercracker stumbles into the scene with Prime running down the Decepticons******************************** <br />
T-cracker (holding his head and wobbling): Uhhhhh......man, what hap--(looks up and sees Prime about to run over him) <br />
Oh, crap-- <br />
WHAM!!!!! <br />
*****************As Springer and Arcee move the missle launcher, Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr, and Daniel approach********* <br />
Kup: Wheeljack.....old buddy....(glances down and sees a pack of Marlboro's) <br />
Well, these won't do ya any good now...(grabs them and puts them in his pocket) <br />
***************************ALTERNATE SCENE***************** <br />
(Unicron drifts through space and is watching the passing of the Matrix on his monitors) <br />
Unicron: Bah, what else is on? <br />
(the channels change to Cartoon Network, and then...) <br />
t.v.: And now back to the Transformers Marathon. <br />
Unicron: BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH! <br />
****************alternate junkion scene******************** <br />
hot rod: ba weep grana! <br />
junkion fembot: how dare you! you prevert! -proceeds to slap hot rod about the head whilst covering her chest with a metalic hand- <br />
hot rod: oww! i thought that was the universal greeting! <br />
kup: i thought there was a reason why i didnt use that line anymore. <br />
*********Alternate Optimus vs Megatron Scene****** <br />
Hot Rod: I got to Help Prime! <br />
Kup: Back off Lad Thats Prime's Fight! <br />
Megatron: *Looks at Gun*Prime Grant me Mercy! I beg Of you! <br />
Prime: FAT CHANCE! <br />
Hot Rod: No you Don'T Megatron <br />
Prime: Outta the Way Hot RoD! <br />
Megtron: Fall! FaLLLL! <br />
Hot RoD: As I Said No You Don't Megatron! <br />
*pushes Button on Megatron* <br />
Megatron: Uhhh? OUCH! -Housing Pannel Hits Him in Face- <br />
Hot Rod: whose Falling Now DIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!*Charges Up Guns on ARMs Fires* <br />
Megatron: AHHHHHHHHH! MY SPARK!!!! -Falls-dies- <br />
Kup: I knew you Had potential Lad! <br />
Prime: AWWW I wanted to Kill HIM! <br />
-kicks Megs Head Off- <br />
-smirks...- <br />
==Alternate Death of OP== <br />
-The system diagnostics board shows the power of Prime's spark fading into the void, as his body's functions start to fail...- <br />
-And then....The greatest of them all...dies.- <br />
-There is silence, as a young boy cries for his now dead hero...- <br />
Kup: -Shrugs and shakes his head, resting his hand on Hot Rod's shoulder.- \&quot;Well, there's only one thing we can do now, my boy.\&quot; <br />
Hot Rod: \&quot;What's that, Kup?\&quot; <br />
K: \&quot;Check Prime's chest plate for loose change.\&quot; <br />
-A moment of silence...as Hot rod looks at Kup in disbelief...till.- <br />
HR: \&quot;Fine. But I get his stereo. He had a sweet set of 15's in that chassis of his.\&quot; <br />
Alternate scene: Unicron \&quot;floating\&quot; thruogh space, eery music playing. Hanging from a visible string however that ends up snapping. \&quot;Orbulus!! Look, it's Unicron!\&quot; &lt;Snap!&gt; &lt;plunk!&gt; Granix and Orbulis look down and break out laughing. Director yells \&quot;Cuuut cut cut cut!\&quot; <br />
ALternate Scene: Hot Rod and Daniel Witwicky fishing. \&quot;Fish are really biting today, huh Danno?\&quot; the boy sighs \&quot;Aaawh what's the matter?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Well I guess I just miss my Dad.\&quot; <br />
Hot Rod Smiles and says Aaaw, dont worry he'll be home soon and.. OH!! I got something. pulls out a Sharkticon!! Daniel rolls over laughing. \&quot;Hot Rod Smirks to the camera. \&quot;Ha ha haa, very funny guys.\&quot; <br />
Alternate Scene: \&quot;Hot Rod! Look, there's a Hole in the Shuttle!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Where?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Hot Rod, Look you're shoelaces are untied!!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Huh?\&quot; <br />
Hot Rod!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;WHAT\&quot; <br />
\&quot;You dropped a pocket!!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Grrr..,\&quot; <br />
\&quot;No, hahaha really, there's a hole in the shuttle! Hey where you going?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Back to my trailer! :@\&quot; <br />
Alternate Scene: \&quot;Grant me mercy Prime, I beg of you!\&quot; Crawls towards the gun. The gun seems to jerk away further. \&quot;You who are without mercy, now beg for it?\&quot; Megatron crawls closer. \&quot;I thought you were made of sterner stuff.\&quot; The discarded gun jerks further away. \&quot;Please Optimus, uhm..,\&quot; Crawls further. \&quot;..I'm not really that bad of a person..Once you..\&quot; the pistol jerks further away. ÐÅ·Þ!! WHY CANT I REACH THAT GUN\&quot; Optimus shrugs and giggles, lifting his foot you see the gun is tied to his foot with a length of fishing line. <br />
Alternate Scene: Decepticons gathered around a fallen Megatron. Starscream walks up. \&quot;How do you feel now? Oh Mighty Megatron? Yaagh!\&quot; Goes to kick Megatron, but his foot strikes a gun trigger instead and the fusion cannon goes off. \&quot;OW!! MY FOOT!!\&quot; Megatron now has a real hard time acting unconscious, trying to keep from laughing. <br />
Alternate Scene: \&quot;Jettison some weight or I'll never make it to Cybertron!\&quot; Starscreams smiles \&quot;Fellow Decepticons, Astrotrain has requested that we lighten our burden.\&quot; \&quot;In that case I say it is survival of the fittest.\&quot; and all Decepticons begin doing Jumping Jacks.., <br />
Alternate Scene: Drifting through space, a voice \&quot;...onnn.. Megatronnn..,\&quot; Megatron covers his eyes \&quot;Oooow, d**n! Lighting crew can we dim that light? Seriously, My eyes are burning\&quot; <br />
ALternate Scene: Starscreams coronation. Decepticons begin trumpetted fanfare. \&quot;Get on with the Ceremony!\&quot; They look at eachother and shrug, continue playing. <br />
\&quot;Chichichichow!!\&quot; accidentally hitting one of them in the face. <br />
\&quot;Ooow, that stung!! :@\&quot; <br />
Starscream:\&quot;Oooh oopsie, hee hee omg I'm so sorry, gosh, oh man, hehe, uhm....,\&quot; <br />
\&quot;the fish are really biting today, huh dano?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;daniel?\&quot; <br />
hot rod looks around, only to see a fin in the water swim off with a small body in tow <br />
-Alternate scene.- <br />
\&quot;Fish are bitin' today, huh, Danno?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I guess...\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Hey, what's wrong?....Oh, I need more bait.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I guess I just....HEY, PUT ME DOWN!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;And cast!\&quot; <br />
-ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssplunk- <br />
\&quot;Cool, he's bait and a bobber all in one!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;DEVASTATOR! MERGE FOR THE KILL!\&quot; <br />
Constructicons pile up for their gestault forming scene. \&quot;OOoow, you stepped on my face!! Hey that's my ___ you're groping there!! Omg, who didnt take a shower! Beats me who was eating beans? What Eeew!! Get off, my leg's falling asleep!\&quot; FInally, formed Devastor makes his approach. <br />
\&quot;PREPARE FOR EXTERMINATION!\&quot; but his right leg grows an arm and tries to tickle his left leg, \&quot;Gootchie goooo..,\&quot; \&quot;Aaahahahaa\&quot; Devastator topples.., <br />
Optimus stand alone \&quot;Megatron must be stopped no matter what the cost.\&quot; <br />
Wrong music is cued \&quot;Dare to be Stupid\&quot; by Weird AL plays \&quot;Nooo nonono. Guys, I'm making my stand to Yuo've got the Touch, by Stan Bush!\&quot; \&quot;Bush?\&quot; \&quot;Yeah!\&quot; \&quot;Oookay..\&quot; Bush's \&quot;Everything Zen\&quot; plays. Optimus stomps up and glares! \&quot;Nooo, ____it you Smart___es!! I want something more heroic!\&quot; Nickleback's Chad Kroeger and Josie Scott walk in. and strum \&quot; And they say that a Hero can save us, I'm Not gonna stand in teh way!\&quot; Optimus looks down and \&quot;It Stand here and wait, and scram or you'll be my way IN!!\&quot; The little humans scurry off. \&quot;Slag it, fine gimme tha karaoke version, I'll wing it.\&quot; Transforms and rolls out with the instrumental version playing. <br />
\&quot;I've got the touch, I've got the &lt;FLa-bwump&gt;(Runs over a decepticon). powerrr, when all hell's breaking loose, I'l ..uhm. be &lt;WHAM!&gt; Megatron covers his ears and screams \&quot;Please optimus prime Stop singing!! I beg of you, Grant me Mercy!!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I fear the wounds are...fatal.\&quot; Perceptor transforms but stumbles a bit forward landing his elbow into Optimus' exposed circuitry <br />
\&quot;OOoowwch!!\&quot; \&quot;Oops I'm most apologetic, prime!\&quot; \&quot;Yeah sure, you did that on Purpose!\&quot; \&quot;Whatever.\&quot; <br />
Ultra Magnus walks in \&quot;Hey neat can I put an apple in his mouth? haha ha haaaa.\&quot; \&quot;Very Funny.\&quot; He walks up and taps buttons on Prime's chest it opens up and helium balloons float out, kazoos play and confetti showers the room. This totally changed the somber mood, distracting everyone long enough for Prime to start painting himself Grey and black, then lie back down, (Hey it may not be the Matrix, but it lights their darkest hour.\&quot; <br />
The reason why There hasn't been a TFTM2.... <br />
Hot Rod: \&quot;Hey, LOOK! These humans taste JUST like Energon! And they go great with gravy!\&quot; <br />
The Autobots take cover. <br />
\&quot;Til all are one!!\&quot; <br />
Ultar Magnus stands alone. <br />
\&quot;Til all are one.\&quot; He replies. <br />
Looks around, whew they're all gone. Picks his nose. Galvatron and Cyclonus land. <br />
\&quot;The Matrix Magn...eeeww omg..,\&quot; <br />
Ultra Magnus look at them his finger wriggling for whoknowswhat.., <br />
\&quot;Hwhufft?\&quot; <br />
After while the Autobots Emerge! <br />
Arcee bawls <br />
\&quot; Ultra Magnus.\&quot; <br />
Blurr: WIthoutUltraMagnusandtheMatrix ther'snohopenohopenohopeatall.\&quot; <br />
Springer picks up Ultra Magnus' head , finger still lodged in nose. <br />
\&quot;Guys, I dont think we are actually all the bad off \&quot; <br />
Daniel stumbles up still getting used to Dad's Exosuit. <br />
\&quot;Wow, how Ultra Magnus get blowed up?\&quot; <br />
Springer holds Magnus' head up with finger still in nose. <br />
\&quot;Dnaiel, let this be a lesson to you to think about what you do before you do it, we all must die sometime!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;TIL ALL ARE ONE!! TIL ALL ARE ONE!\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;Hot Rod slices and dices and shoots his way through even the toughest of Seaweeds. Watch how he neatly cuts even sliced segments of Robo-Squid. Beeautiful!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Uuuunngh, Hot Rod?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Yes you too Kup can have your own Hot Rod for four easy Installments of $29.95!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Hot Rod, Shut up and FIX ME!!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;OH okay Kup, right away..,\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Thanks..,\&quot; <br />
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\&quot;Well how do you like yourself?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Huh well of all the dangblamed dimwittery, YOU LEFT A PIECE OUT!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Well Kup if you arent completely satisfied within 30 days, simply return for a full refund.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Return...myself? All things considered Lad you did an outstanding job!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Really? We put our alL into what we do and what we do is all we are.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;We? Huh? Well uhm you even got rid of a nasty Bar in my rotator! Now let's ge off this twisted planet before I decide I've had enough of your \&quot;Hooked on Junkionics\&quot; practicings.\&quot; <br />
___________________________________ <br />
Transforming, the odd twosome find themselves on a bank of some kind of lake. SHarkticons arise from teh murky depths. Hot Rod says \&quot;Whoa\&quot; <br />
Kup: \&quot;Whoa is right, those things are uuugly.\&quot; <br />
Hot ROd:\&quot; Let's shoot them! \&quot; <br />
\&quot;I got first shot! Watch this!\&quot; <br />
&lt;POW!!&gt; <br />
\&quot;Good shot, oldtimer, watch this!\&quot; <br />
&lt;Bang!!&gt; <br />
\&quot;Hey Lad should'nt we have tried the Universal Greeting first? This could be a Sentient Species!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Oooh yeah, yeah hey uhm you can do it better than me, you say it!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;OKay hehehe Uhm ahem Bawh Weehp Grahna weehp Hot Rod stop making faces, d**nit, I can do this when I'm laughing hahahahaha.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;HAahahahaha Sorry, okay hehehe go ahead!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Bawh weehp hahahaGrahna weehp Ninneh Bong hahaha. Now without any sudden moves NO TICKLING! hahaa Offer them an Energon goodie.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Right, wait till they get up close and?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;FIRE!!!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;FIRE!!!\&quot; <br />
After being roughly thrown into their prison cell, Hot Rod and Kup are approached by Granix. <br />
\&quot; I ...am Granix, my planet was destroyed by Unicron..,\&quot; <br />
Hot Rods scoffs: \&quot;Who cares? Whoopdeedoo, like Waaah I'm the last of my kind, boo hooo, Oh woe is me.\&quot; <br />
Kup elbows Hot Rod. [KLANK!] <br />
Oh hehehe sorry ahem, who is Unicron?\&quot; <br />
Granix glares \&quot;Riiight like you give a d**n!\&quot; <br />
A Quintesson Precentor and a few SHarkticons burst in and snatch away Granix who kicks and screams like a little wussie. <br />
\&quot;Hazz hizz Imperial Magsitrix reached a Verrrdict?\&quot; <br />
(Whirrr-klikt!)(Death face.) \&quot;I Have!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Guiilltyy orr innozent?\&quot; <br />
(Whirr-klikt!)(War face.)\&quot;INNOCENT!\&quot; <br />
Granix exclaims \&quot;Spare me this Mockery of Justice!\&quot; <br />
(Whirrrrr-klikt!)(Yellow Happy Face) \&quot;Mockery? Heehee! Neener Neener! Feed him to the Sharkticons!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Yaaaaggh!.....}SPLASH!{\&quot; <br />
Hot Rod and Kup stand, looking out the bars at Granix's demise. <br />
\&quot;We got to get a different travel agent.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Not the end I'd wish for, Lad.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Huh?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Oops, wrong lines, hehehehe.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Hahaha yea Hey look at Granix. Glub Glub, hahaha.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Hey Mr. Last-of-my-kind!! Ppppttt!!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Hahahahaha!!!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Hehehehe!!\&quot; <br />
Aluminus Kann <br />
\&quot;Layin' the Track Down, Big Green Machine, Rest In Pieces!\&quot; <br />
Hot ROd and Kup are marched out to the plank over the Sharkticon pool to await \&quot;judgement\&quot;. <br />
\&quot;Beeefore hizz Imperial Magistrixzzz reaches a verrrdikt, He wants to hear you beggg forr merrcy. He's a depressed sort and begging might make himm sssmile at timezzz, it soemtimes helpzz but not oftennn.\&quot; <br />
Kup rattles and shrugs. <br />
\&quot;I cant transform!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;What\&quot; <br />
Hot Rod shakes his head. <br />
\&quot;Read your instructions, they'll tell you how I mean cant be anymore then 4 steps to you.\&quot; <br />
Hot Rod grabs Kup's arm and folds it behind his back. <br />
\&quot;OOOOWWCH!!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Hehehe oops.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Zilence or you'll be held in contempt of the Court!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I have nothing but, uuh, courtempt uhm contempt for the...WHOOOAAH!\&quot; <br />
{Splash!} <br />
Kup and Hot Rod sink like they were made of metal. <br />
\&quot;Kup they've got more Sharkticons than we got photon charges!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Noooo, really? When did you become a math genius?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Ha ha ha well at least we can give them one humungous repair bill, right?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Right.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Right/Right\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Wrong Autobots, we're covered by triple AAA (Autobots Anihilation Agency.)Insurance, sooo.., INNOCENT! HAHA!\&quot; <br />
______________________ <br />
Kup recalls the time during the Great Fece-Con Uprising he defeated hordes of the weird, brown and smelly things. <br />
\&quot;Hot Rod, look for a silver handle!\&quot; <br />
Soon the whole tank is swirling, tossing Hot Rod, Kup, Sharkticons and some kinda blue strongsmelling Duckshaped Lozenge out onto the floor. <br />
\&quot;Hahahaha, see? Didnt even bend a fender.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Hahahaha, but look there some more of them candiggin', grillcrackin', nicknackin', paddywackin', Something-somethings..,\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Uuuh yeah.\&quot; <br />
The door falls over and splatters the quintesson Precentor. <br />
\&quot;Me Grimlock not know how use door, Me King!\&quot; <br />
Slag looks down ad the flailing tentacle of the flattened quintesson. <br />
\&quot;Excuse me! :S Eeeww, you fulla Berrelium Bologna!\&quot; <br />
The Quintesson judge yells. <br />
\&quot;Execute them! They flooded the toilet and left the seat up!!\&quot; <br />
SHarkticons approach warily, then Grimlock roars and stomps on one. <br />
\&quot;Hahaha You get in way, you fool I say, uuh Me grimlock say not execute us, uhm, you execute them. and Hot Rod? You leave seat up? Tsk tsk.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I think the problems on this planet will be solved very shortly, but Hot Rod's bad manners.., hmm..,\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Kup, wouldja just drop it? okay? d**n, goof up just once.., <br />
\&quot;Experience, Lad. you should learn to appreciate it.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Whatever. LEt's get off this messed up vacation resort and call our travle agent or something.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;You get ship if I get trip.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Who's this rhyming idiot?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Him WHeelie! Him FOOD!\&quot; <br />
Grimlock stuffs Wheelie into his mouth and munches metal, WHeelie screams. <br />
\&quot;Aaaaggh! NOOOO!\&quot; <br />
and dies.., <br />
\&quot;Hey, that not rhyme!!\&quot; <br />
Hot Rod and Kup then vomit in disgust. <br />
A newly created Galvatron stands bathed in the brilliant green light emitted from Unicron's Maw <br />
Unicron: And these shall be your new troops. Cyclonus and ... <br />
Thundercracker: WOW, sounds cool, pick me, Unicron, pick me... <br />
Shrapnel: You aren't even the right colour-olour, Thundercracker, I should be Cyclonus-us! <br />
Bombshell: Cyclonus with a speach impediment? Get real Shrapnel, the only choice is me! <br />
Unicron: Silence, I can't concentrate with your ... <br />
Skywarp:Yeah, shut up guys, let the mighty Unicron decide who he wishes to make Cyclonus. After all, in his infinite wisdom, he is sure to pick ... <br />
Kickback: Stop sucking up, Skywarp! You haven't the brains to fulfill what the role demands. <br />
Unicron: SILENCE, I can't think with all this... <br />
Thundercracker: Ohhh, and you do, do you Kickback? <br />
Skywarp: My loyalty to Megatron is reknowned, suiting the role perfectly! <br />
Bombshell: Your loyalty is based on your fear of that cannon strapped to his arm. The role needs courage and charisma, things you could never understand. <br />
Thundercracker: Shut up, all of you. I asked first. Make me Cyclonus, Unicron, pretty please with ... <br />
Unicron: SILENCE!! Ahhh, who was I supposed to turn into Cyclonus again? <br />
Kickback: Me! <br />
Unicron: THAT'S IT! You just volunteered to become a Sweep! And the next one to interrupt me will become a Wheelie! <br />
*Silence, as Unicron closes his eyes and scratches his head in thought. Kickback makes 2 clones of himself in the hopes to confuse Unicron into turning one of the clones into the promised Sweep in his place. Unicron reopens his eyes* <br />
Unicron: I guess I will pick ... HEY, weren't there 5 of you? <br />
Meanwhile Galvatron watches on in despair, questioning the wisdom of his bargain with this supposedly omnipotent being.</p>
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;172&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>AriesPhoenix &nbsp;11/16/2003 9:56 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(6 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;93.6 in reply to 93.5&nbsp;Hahahahahaha Optimus Prime Giggles?!! roflmao ty once more for making my morning read worth while hahahahaha what a hoot...<br />
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AriesPhoenix</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;11/17/2003 3:54 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AriesPhoenix &nbsp;(7 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;93.7 in reply to 93.6&nbsp;lol <br />
{Starscream's Coronation scene on the special edition Redneck Director's Cut. <br />
Fiddles playing and a line dance of Tractorcons are whooping it up at the old Cybertron steakhouse. Starscream is accepting the Mrs. Cybertron Tomatoes Award for growing an energon-fed 400 lb tomato. <br />
All of a sudden-like thar's this uppity city corporate jet flyin overhead. <br />
Starscream: Weeyyhl willyas lookit thayt? Who yall thank thayt iz? <br />
Cyclonus lands deliberately running over smaller farm animals. Galvatron hopps out in a two piece metal business suit, by CybArmani. <br />
Galvatron: \&quot;Excuse me...people? And use that term sparingly... ahem.., I represent Uni &amp; Cron? Ah the matters concerning the death of a said.. ah Megatron and the rightful distributon of his material assets must be addressed. Here all is my business cards? Ah.. Excuse me ma'am, you are ah let's say.. Starscream?\&quot; <br />
Starscream blushes prettily, hoping to get out of the one circuit town and whisked away in the arms ofthis rich citybot: \&quot;Whah shoor ah aim, yeah l Meg's was lahk a pappy to me. raht up until he got into a scrap with that Optimus Prahm. So I made extra specially shoor that we got him safely on the shuttle when we plum scooted on out and then..\&quot; {Transforming noises. calibratign aim and LARGE EXPLOSION TYPE SOUND!!} <br />
Galvatron transforms and walks over to the pile of ashes. <br />
Galv: \&quot;My gods that accent was annoying, sorry folks go on with the party, nothing to see here, show's over.\&quot; </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AriesPhoenix &nbsp;11/17/2003 4:26 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;(8 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;93.8 in reply to 93.7&nbsp;Nnooooo very funny 'cepting Galvatron was still standing....eeewww ick lmao anyway hahahahahaha<br />
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AriesPhoenix</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;11/19/2003 4:26 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AriesPhoenix &nbsp;(9 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;93.9 in reply to 93.8&nbsp;{Here's one that works a little better.} <br />
In teh Bowels of Unicron, literally, having both been consumed by Unicron, Hot Rod and Galvatron face off in a final battle that will decide teh fate of the known universe. <br />
\&quot;The Matrix!!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;It will do you no good, it cannot be opened.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Galvatron!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Yes?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;It cant be opened by a Decepticon!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Whaaat? WHat kinda bologna is that? psshaw, well like it or not we are allies, against a common foe!\&quot; <br />
Galvatron convulses in pain and collapses to teh floor with Unicron's telepathic command ringing through his circuits. <br />
\&quot;Galavatronnnn? I know I cant do that much to you while your inside of me, but kill him now, or you yourself shall indeed face obliviation by drowning in this moonsized gulp of Dr. Pepper!!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Noooo!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Dude? WHat's wrong with you?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Never mind that, Autobot, Now you DIE!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Not today, Galvatron!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Lame Comeback, Auto-nerd.\&quot; <br />
Transforms and turns on his headlights and charges. blinding Galvatron. <br />
\&quot;Aaaggh!\&quot; <br />
Beep Beep Crunch, flip counter duck and roll pin and feebly transforming to keep Galvatron from ripping out his optics. <br />
\&quot;Rrrrr, I'll rip out your optics.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Dude, you're weird! Get offa me!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;A pity you autobots die so easily, Prime, Ultramagnus, uuuh who else was there?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Starscream?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Starscream, Nooo, he doesnt really defect to the Autobots until Transformers: Armada. I killed him because he tried to kill me, that and he sounded like the lead singer from AC/DC and that voice just grates on my auditory sensors!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I understand that.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I dont need your sympathy, where was I? Ooh yeah a pity, yeah bla bla bla autobots dying so easily something or I might actually gain some satisfaction!\&quot; <br />
Hot Rod feebly reaches up, grabs the oops, that's not the matrix! Hot Rod pulls his hand away in shock, Galvatron blushes and both agree to never speak again of this awkward moment., <br />
Hot Rod finally pulls the Matrix away from Galvatron, and stands triumphant, glowing brightly glorious, being a bit of a show off. Galvatron angered charges at him and suddenly washed out by 54,000 gallons of Exlax!! what a sh___y way to go! Hot Rod upgrades and gets a few feet taller. Optimuses voice issues from inside the matrix! <br />
\&quot;~Arise, Rodimus Prime!~\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Optimus!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;~who else, you dipsh__?~\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Oookay just wondering.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;~What was there to wonder about, I've had this voice for hundreds of episodes!~\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Alright alright, but Rod-imus? That name sucks!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;~Well I couldnt give the Matrix to Ultra Magnus, that'd be a latin root nightmare. I mean Arise, Ultramus Magnaprime? Primagnus Optra? Magnimus Ultimer? Laaame-o~\&quot; <br />
\&quot;LOL\&quot; <br />
\&quot;~What's so Funny?~\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Nothing, just wait till Transformers: Robots in Disguise. Combiner Optimus, you and Ultra Magnus have this special relationship where you combine and you get larger and like have this big gun and hahahaha!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;~Crap..,~\&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AriesPhoenix &nbsp;11/19/2003 11:08 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;(10 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;93.10 in reply to 93.9&nbsp;Lol you're right that one was better<br />
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AriesPhoenix</p>
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
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&quot;173&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;11/11/2003 7:02 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;&nbsp;94.1&nbsp;The Metaverse! <br />
Aluminus gives this one Two Guns Up! <br />
The Metaverse! <br />
TRANSFORMERS! More than Meets the Eyes! Robots in Disguise! <br />
Toy News, Reveiws and Singin' the Blues!(8) <br />
Shear and Aluminus gives this one Two Guns Up!(Y) <br />
&laquo; Aluminus &amp; Shear's Toy Reveiw! <br />
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Aluminus Kann <br />
Aluminus &amp; Shear's Toy Reveiw! <br />
&laquo; Thread started on: Mar 27th, 2003, 11:24pm &raquo; <br />
Hello everyone and welcome to the Show. Today's feature? Beast Wars Shelfwarmers. <br />
Aluminus Kann: You know, I never understood why kids were'nt hot on Drill Bit. <br />
Shear Luna-C: Drill bit? <br />
AK: Yeah, him. <br />
SL: Well...he was a Boll Weevil. <br />
AK: Bull what? :@ <br />
SL: Boll Weevil, a type of bug. <br />
AK:...oh...Ayways Transquito, there's a good one! <br />
SL: (A mosquito..Yayyyy..,) <br />
AK: Huh? He was cool, I got him. <br />
SL: Well, hooray. <br />
AK: Hey, Transquito sales in Alaska were phenomenal! <br />
SL: No wonder, for them it's their state bird. ABout the size of ALaska Mosqiutos too. <br />
AK: ....., <br />
SL: WHat? :| <br />
AK: Nothing, and about Retrax. That was a neat figure. <br />
SL: The Pillbug one? (omg) <br />
AK: I got him too <br />
SL: AH, well the cats are using him as a ball now. <br />
AK: WHAT!! <br />
SL: Hahaha, Well had him hung on a string, but they pulled him off and are chasing him around the kitchen floor. <br />
AK: Shear!! How could you? YOu know how much that figure is WORTH NOW? <br />
SL: Yeah? $3.99 at Kaybee's in the discount bin, next to the Hot WHeels. <br />
AK: That's where I got mine, uhm, ahem, but he was the last one in there. :| <br />
SL: Sure. Next? <br />
AK: Heheheeh, Manterror! A Praying Mantis! Y'know? They kill their mates. :S.....WHat are you doing? <br />
SL: (hides chopper blades, steps out from behind Aluminus, and sits back down.) Nothinggg.., <br />
AK: (Chuckling nervously.) Well that's all the time we have for today, join us tomorrow for, well, Shear M'dear, you tell the folks at home about tomorrow's edition? <br />
SL: Sure AL, oops, Aluminus. Flks on tomorrow's show We interveiw a Few real neat Transmetals who for some reason, nevermade it onto TV Despite their shiny transplastic surgeries. and Alu....Aluminus? SLag it, WHere's he gone. <br />
(Gets up and stomps off stage, whirling her blades.) <br />
ALUMINUS!!!:@ <br />
GalvatronX99 <br />
Re: Aluminus &amp; Shear's Toy Reveiw! <br />
LOL <br />
that was great A+++++ <br />
Aluminus Kann <br />
Aluminus Kann: \&quot; Alright all we're back, today's show features more Beast Wars figures that got no props.\&quot; <br />
Shear Luna-C: \&quot;Props?\&quot; <br />
AK: \&quot;Heh, I'm hooked on Ebonics! Says here I'll be Down with tha Hood in 2 weeks.\&quot; <br />
(Shows her the box, she scrutinizes it.) <br />
SL: Saaay, there is a white guy standing there with all the gangster-types, AL? What's a...wedgie?\&quot; <br />
AK: (Snatches the box away!) \&quot;(omg..,) Uhm, that's no wedgie. That's his Do-rag, see? He's displaying his colors! \&quot; <br />
SL: \&quot;Yeah his face is bright red..,\&quot; <br />
AK: \&quot;Shear shear shearrrrr, Mah Home Gal, Mah Boo, or something. WHy you buggin'?\&quot; <br />
SL: (Looks at him, part puzzled, part seeing his head further from his body..,) <br />
AK: \&quot;Speaking of Buggin' Check out Waspinator. He got airtime, sure, but as a transmetal? Nooo, we could'nt have a Cool Waspinator, we got Wonko the Saaane\&quot; <br />
SL: \&quot;I thought that was cute, him flying around I am Shrapnel, Decepticon Hero-o-o-o-o..,\&quot; <br />
AK: \&quot;Unacceptable.\&quot; <br />
SL: \&quot;WHatever.\&quot; <br />
AK: \&quot; See that neat thing was his transformation was alot like G1's Jetfire figure. and see if you work him right...(Grabs the figure, begins folding, pushing twisting.) ta-daah, you get Robotech Veritech Gaurdian mode, or was it Battloid mode? (Waspinator figure falls t pieces on teh floor.) :|Oops..,\&quot; <br />
SL: \&quot;Which reminds me. Kids? When battling Bots always go for the Hin-ges.\&quot; (Audience erupts with laughter.) <br />
AK: \&quot;(Grumble grumble upstaging prima donnas anyways..) That's all for today's show, join us next week, when we(Looks down at a chopperblade to his throat!) Shear?\&quot; <br />
SL: \&quot;What happened to discussing transmetal Rhinox? Terrorsaur? Airazor? Scavenger? Transmetals who looked cool, were cool, but not cool enough for TV?\&quot; <br />
AK: \&quot;Speaking of Cool! Look Shear It's Kyle MacLaughlin!!\&quot; <br />
SL: (Jumps out of her seat!) \&quot;Where??\&quot; <br />
(ALuminus transforms and rolls out and offstage.) <br />
Aluminus!! You dink, you wont get far. Reveiw your techspecs, PAL! I can fly Circles around you! Come back here! <br />
(Transforms and flies after him&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; <br />
GalvatronX99 <br />
Re: Aluminus &amp; Shear's Toy Reveiw! <br />
&laquo; Reply #3 on: Mar 29th, 2003, 7:21pm &raquo; <br />
on Mar 29th, 2003, 1:17pm, <br />
Aluminus wrote: <br />
SL: \&quot;Which reminds me. Kids? When battling Bots always go for the Hin-ges.\&quot; (Audience erupts with laughter.) <br />
what on earth does that mean? <br />
but i still think most of its funny, i just dont get this... <br />
ha ha! im smawt! <br />
Aluminus Kann <br />
Re: Aluminus &amp; Shear's Toy Reveiw! <br />
[Note: Some quotes are taken from Beast Wars Episodes. \&quot;When battling Bots, always go for the hinges comes from Beast Wars: Cutting Edge. Cheetor explains self defense to 2 early human children when dealing with Predacons. It was later used to hilarious affect when the young girl kidnaped by Waspinator yells \&quot;Hin-ges!\&quot; and begins hancking away at Waspinator's limbs. He marely makes it back to base before setting his abductee down and falling to pieces.] <br />
GalvatronX99 <br />
The Prince of Jack Crap, I am GalvatronX99! Hear me roar! ummm.... MOOSE! <br />
Re: Aluminus &amp; Shear's Toy Reveiw! <br />
oh i get it know! i remember that! <br />
... bakc in the day... <br />
waspinator: waspinator deliever fleshy bot safe and souund.. <br />
Aluminus Kann <br />
Re: Aluminus &amp; Shear's Toy Reveiw! <br />
Welcoming to another edition of Aluminus and Shear's Toy Reveiw! (This is getting to be a habit.) <br />
Aluminus Kann: Well, to put the wrap up on our Transmetals who did'nt make it to the big screen. We decided to invite them all here to join us in leui of their figures! <br />
Shear Luna-C: Someone farted <br />
Transmetal Rhinox: BU-r-r-r-rp!! That'd be me, I'm Rhinox. I got a stronger metal Rhinoform, Buffer but gunless Robotform, a What the Hell am I?? A Snowmobile? I mean Ski's in front, treads in back, I mean WHy didnt the just give me a Mullet while they were at it? (farts.) Oops. <br />
Aluminus: Well, someone has issues and gas, do we need tissues for that <br />
&lt;Clank!&gt; <br />
Shear: Watchit! Meta'll have our hides for that kinda talk! Next we have Airazor! <br />
Transmetal Airazor: I dont wanna talk about it. I dont. The whole thing stinks worse than Rhinox's chair. I mean, heck. I look like some person's twisted tribute to the Seattle Seahawks! I'm a hawk, that turns into a seaplane. I got pontoons. PONTOONS! Tigatron can't even look at me w/o laughing! and now you both are laughing.., <br />
Aluminus and Shear: Hahahahaha. <br />
SHear: Airazor, honey. Hasbro tried, okay? At least you did'nt wind up like Terrorsaur here. <br />
Transmetal Terrorsaur: WhaddyaMean?I'mHeckaCool,HellaCoolandalotFasterthanIeverwasIcangothespeedofSoundnow!! (Shaking so much he drops his coffee.) NevermindthatI'mnowPurple!IcanoutflyanyInsultshotmyway,IcanOutruntheInsultsflungatMe!! <br />
Aluminus: ....., <br />
Shear: Uhm.. <br />
Aluminus: Did you get any of that? It sounded like he said he was epileptical and round and his behind was purple? <br />
Shear: (Shrugs.) and well, next up last but certainly not least we have Scavenger, who we all know is really Transmetal Inferno. <br />
Transmetal Inferno (I mean \&quot;Scavenger.\&quot;): Raaaagggh!!!! Where are my HANDS I mean I at least had 2 fingers per hand before, Noow All I have is DRILLS!!!! I can Roll, TUnnel, Dig, Drill but if I Try to even Scratch my Face I may lose my Head!! <br />
Aluminus: I don't think there's anything to lose there, hahaaha. <br />
Shear: Aluminus? <br />
Aluminus: Yes dear? <br />
Shear: You just insulted a humungous metal fire ant.., <br />
Scavanger (Or Transmetal Inferno.): Scaveng-er-Inferno-uhm ME, TERRORIZE!! <br />
Aluminus and Shear: Gulp. <br />
(WHat ensues afterwards is an aerial dogfight with Shear, Airazor and Terrorsaur, and a demolition derby with Aluminus vs Rhinox and Scavenger (or Transmetal In...aaawh never mind, you know..) which may have <br />
Chitter-chitter-chitter-chip-ah-roooooo!! <br />
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&gt;What do you all have gathering dust from the shelf? and/or are curious about? I got something to say on everything, transformer-wise, try me, tai-chi, chai tea, Zen-raccoon signing off for the day hip hop hurray!&lt;</p>
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;173&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;11/11/2003 9:10 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(2 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;94.2 in reply to 94.1&nbsp;{All I can say right now, cause I'm booshed and ready to crash out for teh day is TIGERHAWK RULES! LOL}&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;6/15/2004 7:13 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;94.3 in reply to 94.2&nbsp;Aluminus Kann's Transformers: Universe Site. <br />
New packaging, New paintjobs, same old redone figures. <br />
I'm not a big fan of repaints, to me it speaks of laziness and a real bad attitude toward/perception of one's customers. To think we'd buy the same old stuff we did or did'nt buy the first time around, just because they have new colors/names kind of insults the intelligence does'nt it? Leave all this to the kids with the rich parents. <br />
Once bought was enough! <br />
I already HAVE Tigerhawk, now renamed Razorclaw. I Also Already HAVE Optimus, Iguanus, Silverbolt. Snarl, I don't have, but that does'nt mean I'm shelling out bucks to encourage this type of marketting. C'mon folks, let's make them work for their profits! <br />
Graverobbers. <br />
If it worked once, it'll work again and again and again? Wow! <br />
They've taken straight from The Vaults of Unoriginality the molds of figures from most of the previous lines! Robots In Disguise, Beast Wars, Beast Machines and who knows what next. <br />
The Cold List, or Figures Not Worthy the Cost of Packaging!: <br />
Optimus Primal, the grey scab on his head &amp; inflamed forearms gets two opposable thumbs down, sorry monkey-boy! <br />
Snarl, a firey lion-like remold of a previous but still bad figure. This one could be buried in the litterbox! Different coloring, same old s#! ! <br />
Silverbolt, purple and yellow, what have they done to you? and the skin condition on your back! Ugh. <br />
Razorclaw, you were better as Tigerhawk, trying for the meanerlooking reds, greys, purples and silvers does'nt eeeven open this wallet. <br />
Reptilion, Yep, Transmetal2 Iguanus! They oughtta find the rock they found you under and let you rest. Frosting your headfringe really didnt help either of us. <br />
More poor retooled fools!: <br />
Depthcharge, (Daaaamn) fish that color usually gets recalled for safety reasons, but then we're getting fed alot of fish with this line.., <br />
Inferno, heck And Ratchet! the Only Real emergency to handle for you two rescue vehiclebots is getting off the toy shelves despite your nature and avoidingthe dumpster, unless of course you prefer Euthanasia? <br />
Obsidian and Tankor, you were both defeated in Beast Machines. Now the mock Tankor with citrus flavored colorings and Obsidian looks like the morning after some wild party.? <br />
Final Word here people, if you want to see how Hasbro is doing it RIGHT? Check out the Alternators line at <a href="http://www.transformers.com">www.transformers.com</a> or heck I could make a site on that! <br />
Kind of like Their's! But with Different Colors! Yeah that's an idea. Stay tuned for a link to that one, mwahaha. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;6/15/2004 7:16 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(4 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;94.4 in reply to 94.2&nbsp;Aluminus Kann's Transformers Armada Collection! <br />
The Story!: <br />
The AUTOBOT and DECEPTICON robots battle for control on their home planet Cybertron. A signal reaches them from another world, revealing the existence of the MINI-CON robots. This lost race of TRANSFORMER robots has awakened after centuries ofhibernation on planet Earth. The AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS follow the signal to Earth, each one hoping to be the first to find the legendary MINI-CON robots <br />
- whoever partners with tem gains powerful new abilities! The fate of the Earth and the Universe depends on who controls these small machines! <br />
Will it be the herioc AUTOBOTS or the evil DECEPTICONS? (and there you have it!) <br />
Hot Shot, the one who started my <br />
\&quot;Armaddiction\&quot;. <br />
I found him sitting in a discounted merchandise store being sold for $3.99. Having seen the cartoon recently, I figured why not. He reminded me of another figure, Cheetor. Aside from the candy coloring of lemon yellow and strawberry pink, he's mine. Now I gotta figure out what to do with this prisoner, lol. <br />
\&quot;Short Shot\&quot;? <br />
This little thing was salvaged from Goodwill, seemingly the best place to get old Burger King and McDonald's promotional \&quot;decoys\&quot;. He features a pullback n' go action and 2 minicon posts, that oddly are'nt compatible with the main minicon line. Hmmm, yes? <br />
Blurr and Incinerator! <br />
\&quot;Uh sir?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Yes, Incinerator.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Why are we guarding a Coffee Machine?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Have you ever seen Aluminus Kann in the mornings?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Oh my Bolts! Yes! (Gulp..)\&quot; <br />
\&quot;My point exactly, back to work, soldier!\&quot; <br />
These two I bought after seeing just the introductory episode with them in on it. I liked the Original Blurr and this version's attitude, cold, distanced, etc. just really impressed me. Good Form, Function and ... feeling? <br />
Red Alert (with Firebot and Prowl.) <br />
He looks at his best fully opened up for battle and partnered with his Minicon, Longarm and the Minicon Rescue Team of Firebot, Prowl and Makeshift. In this way, he looks very good displayed and seeming/totally ready to either Help you OR Harm you! <br />
Tidal Wave with Ramjet. <br />
Ramjet barely visible is right where he attaches to enable Tidal's gunturret rotating action. There's something wrong with this picture though. If you can locate it, there might be a prize involved. (Hint: most folks never leave home without this leading cause of having to undergo debt counselling.) <br />
Unicron, helping out with Christmas... <br />
... by holding up a string of lights for us. Those fully articulated hands can be used to hold stable just about anything in the place, pencils, reminder post-its, toothbrush, whatever. I was so totally impressed with the news of his release to retail and subsequent buyable presence that I bought him without hesitation! Just about as accurately depicted as he was in the movie too! <br />
Well, that's about it for this page. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;6/15/2004 7:24 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(5 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;94.5 in reply to 94.2&nbsp;Aluminus Kann (do) Transformers: Energon. (too!) <br />
The Quest for Energon - <br />
- a rare and potent substance that the Autobot and Decepticon warriors have battled over for eons continues on Earth! The Decepticon forces have struck a deal with Unicron in exchange for new powers and forms, they will supply enough energy to reactivate him. Now legions of hyper-powered Decepticons head to Earth, intent on controlling its Energon resources at any cost! Only another team of Autobots, empowered with the Spark Of Combination, can save the planet from total destruction. <br />
The First of the New Collection! <br />
Scorponok!! I heard the news from a magazine, there would be a Scorponok in this line and I figured if there was any one of a few items I'd collect from this line it'd be that! <br />
Little did I know I'd like the figure this MUCH! I'm very impressed. <br />
He's Force10, Intelligence8, Speed7, <br />
Endurance9, Rank9, Courage9, <br />
Fireblast(Firepower?)9, and Skill10. <br />
On scales of 1 - 10, he's a tough customer! Okay more pics of him? You got it! <br />
He's almost bigger then Tidal Wave's aerial form. a Triple Changer here. <br />
Vehicle to Robot to Hoverjet, with a transforming difficulty of only \&quot;4\&quot;! <br />
I likes, I likes!! <br />
A \&quot;Scorpi-tractor\&quot;. <br />
Scorpios are an attractive astro-sign, but a tractor? I do know this, I'd love to drive this thing around the Wal-Mart parking lot and have me a little crunchy fun with idiots who drive 1mph or take for-frikkin-ever to park, unpark, disembark, whatever. Grab, smash, slash, dash, bash, thrash, crash, crush, smush, rush, and missile-laser-firing. Got a little carried away there, heh. :) <br />
The Terrorcon, Scorponok! <br />
[Slide cockpit to deploy hyper-power weapons!] <br />
[Open claws to reveal launching missiles!] <br />
[Electronic sounds!] <br />
[Triple-Changing!] <br />
My personal take on this figure? It rocks, simply magnificent! The sounds are very mechanical in nature and give it a real feel of potential danger, kind of. Me thinks it doth protest a bit much when it comes to transforming the tail, it doesnt need to whirr and all every step of the way, but damn I'm impressed still! <br />
Now, Look upon the Face of the Enemy! <br />
Tremble in Fear of his Deadly Might! <br />
Take my advice, go to your local retailer and get this figure or be disfigured, mwahahaha! There's more to this though..., <br />
To Be Continued . . . <br />
There's but one more possible figure I'll get from this set: Battle Ravage! From fierce robotic panther, to ferocious beastly robot drone. I liked the Original Ravage from the 80s, and liked Ravage's comeback in the Beast Wars episodes and no doubt will like this one. The rest of this current line? Well easily unlikable. <br />
Keep in mind, these are opinions! If you want to get upset and all bent out of your robot form about this, it's not my problem. Anyways, here goes!: <br />
Skyblast (jet) looks nice, oversized gun is a little dorky though, but goes well with his dorky oversized head. <br />
Strongarm (Jeep) is Tonka and Lego's dreamchild, it's colored ugly yellow and blocky, looks made for the much much younger crowd. <br />
Wreckage, Scattor, and Skyboom (Various air vehicles that combine into an energon saber) yuck, another repaint, combined with a remold and real mixed-up renames? How many times does Hasbro think we'll buy teh same set of planes? Hey, the first set was nice, but let's not overdo this! <br />
Starscream (Jet fighter) is also a closepossible addition to my Energon sample collection. He's still slick and sleek and those icy lookin weapons he's got are wickedcool! (but where does he fit into the grand scheme of things? I know not, yet.) <br />
Inferno (Fire truck) vomitting now, excuse me, okay, yeah I have the original figure and the Beast Wars Fire Ant version, both could kick the bolts outta this freakish fat boxy stoopid-looking stack o wack. <br />
Hot Shot (Sports car) still not real big on it, and as much unimpressed with the more mature older looking version. Sorry, shot, adding blue and black to the torso design does not a cool 'bot make. <br />
Ironhide (Truck? S.U.V.?) I don't get it, why does Hasbro hate Ironhide? I can't say enough, and still can't say anything about this poor reject. <br />
Jetfire (Spaceshuttle?) Still a big nope from me. He's a chubby-looking chocolate/vanilla nightmare with wings. <br />
Tidal Wave (Fleet of Warships \&quot;Dark Fleet\&quot; and combined, uh, starship?) <br />
Nice new lightning strike color scheme, if you didn't have a chance to get the original, then settle for this retry, it's decent. Ramjet minicon still kinda bytes though. <br />
Scorponok (Scorpion-tractor/Hoverjet) <br />
We already covered this one! <br />
Remember: Get it! <br />
Optimus Prime (Deisel Truck w/ uuh what are those, firetruck, boat/submarine? helicopter and drilling vehicle uuh attachments) <br />
It rolls, unfolds and corrodes my faith in Hasbro's creative team! Take away their Power Rangers privileges <br />
PLEASE! This obvious homage to MegaZords (or Vehicle Voltron?) is very much a good figure to not buy until the stores get fed up and pay you to help them empty the dusty shelf section this putrid stale and unoriginal garbagebot sits on. <br />
Unicron (Planet-eating planet) <br />
Unicron went Goth with his new Silver, grey? andblack color scheme, but they can't talk me into buying him again! I already paid enough the first time or the first one, and it was colored the way I wanted it to be: The Way He Was In The Movie &amp; Cartoons! This might impress the younger generatins, but for me and maybe a few others? No Way! \&quot;For a time, I considered sparing your wretched minicon, \&quot;Dead-End\&quot;, now you shall witness it's....DISMEMBERMENT!\&quot; <br />
(tosses little ball-shaped robot to the cats.) </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;12/22/2004 9:52 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(6 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;94.6 in reply to 94.5&nbsp;&gt;Reviving this old post for your holida shopping infotainment&lt;&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/8/2005 7:36 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(7 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;94.7 in reply to 94.6&nbsp;<br />
MEET<br />
ZAGRETRONIAN &gt;Post moved to the Transformers Profile section!!!!!<br />
HOW HANDSOME HE IS!!!!! &gt;No reason to hide him under all the other toys, omg, look at my lettering!<br />
Edited 11/01/2005 09:06 ET ET by AluminusKann&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/8/2005 7:55 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(8 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;94.8 in reply to 94.7&nbsp;*Aluminus should do a Transphorumers Fan-art section or a section where members can get pics of themselves as characters or something. Btw, the figure shown above helping give an idea of what the Zagretonian looks like is called \&quot;Torca\&quot;. Who is actually part lynx part elephant, lmao! Actually part killer whale part elephant.*&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;1/9/2005 5:30 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(9 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;94.9 in reply to 94.8&nbsp;&gt;Aluminus should nothing, Aluminus has ever been the master of his own destiny. So, in that circuit of programming, Stargoyle you odd feral chunk of space debris with delusions of mysticism, I have this to say...<br />
...<br />
Good Idea!<br />
If you think the idea will manifest to optimal results, then I'm in concordance with that. But so much effort has been allocated towards the path of least reaction I want to be absolutely assured this will be an asset commodity.&lt;</p>
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;172&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>Tranformers TransPhorum!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;{TransPhormers!: Live Chat Performance!}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;11/24/2003 6:24 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;120.1&nbsp;{As Unicron approaches the Earth for his next meal, Aluminus Kann calls upon the Power of the \&quot;Meta-rix\&quot; (\&quot;TO light.. our darkest (Or dorkiest) ... hour!\&quot;) [Live Action Transformers: The Movie re-enactment.] Come on in and add your adlibs to this grand 'P <br />
Bloodgeon: Okay for the purpose of explaning breifly.., <br />
Bloodgeon: This is a chat-based spoof of the film.., Transformers the Movie. <br />
Bloodgeon: Annnnd.., ACTION!! <br />
Bloodgeon: ...., <br />
Bloodgeon: action? <br />
Narrator: Yuo go frist. <br />
Bloodgeon: First, you, then heh, sorry, ookay <br />
Bloodgeon: duuh <br />
Bloodgeon emerges fromthe glowing flashing surface of a sun. <br />
Bloodgeon approaches a planet, hmmm looks deeelish. <br />
Bloodgeon transforms and looks at the Camera, \&quot;Hi, My name is Unicron! I'm kinda like a monster eating planet.., e-r-r-r planet eatign monster? uuuh\&quot; <br />
Narrator: nm all that! next parts? scenes? SOMETHING?!? <br />
Bloodgeon: Oh yeah <br />
Bloodgeon: uhm <br />
Bloodgeon: planet eating planet. <br />
Narrator: I said..., <br />
Bloodgeon: I know I know.., <br />
Bloodgeon: Okay uhm Dinner time. <br />
Bloodgeon transforms into his planet form and approaches teh doomed planet. <br />
Orbilous and Grannix: Orbilous look it's Unicron <br />
Bloodgeon: Hi guys <br />
Orbilous and Grannix: Hiya wasaaap <br />
Bloodgeon: Not much stopping for a bite to eat. <br />
Orbilous and Grannix: uh meaning? <br />
Bloodgeon: DIE!!!!!!! <br />
Orbilous and Grannix: EEEEK!!!!! To the ships to the ships, they're our only chance!!! <br />
Bloodgeon: Not likely, lol <br />
Orbilous and Grannix: OH SHADDUP!!! <br />
Bloodgeon: hahahaha make me :P <br />
Bloodgeon crunch crunch crunch <br />
Bloodgeon draws inthe planet's chewed pieces and all scaping ships <br />
Orbilous and Grannix: Escaping? <br />
Bloodgeon: not forlong, come you lil tasties. <br />
Bloodgeon: Come to Butthead. <br />
Orbilous and Grannix: AAAAAGGH!!!!! <br />
this sucks the big one. <br />
Bloodgeon sucks a big planet <br />
Orbilous and Grannix: Eeew <br />
Bloodgeon: I meant eatsd. <br />
Bloodgeon; eats <br />
Orbilous and Grannix: ty <br />
Bloodgeon: yw <br />
Bloodgeon finished with hsi meal glows with an eerie light.., <br />
Start the MUSIC!! <br />
Edited 11/24/2003 11:56:15 PM ET by Bloodgeon &nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;11/24/2003 8:08 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;(2 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;120.2 in reply to 120.1&nbsp;{And attempting bad singing, successfully!} <br />
{Bloodgeon has just eaten a Planet, Eating disorder? or the signs of something far, far worse..,} <br />
Bloodgeon: Transformers, moer than meets the eyes,. <br />
Bloodgeon: more. <br />
AriesPhoenix: hahahahaha <br />
{Cues the music and begins in Earnest.} <br />
AUtobots wage theyre. <br />
uh <br />
their <br />
battle to destroy the evil forces of the decepticons <br />
something something the Decepticons. <br />
Yeah, that's it. <br />
damn I got the movie song wrong. <br />
i think the fingers are swelling from all the consumed planets <br />
SOmethign evil's watching ooover yooou <br />
lol playskool have brought out Transformers GoBots <br />
{Yes I've seen them, coool way to get your kids started early on that too!} <br />
lol. <br />
Could be allergic. <br />
Coming from the sky above and there's nothing you can dooo. <br />
beware the something something for all <br />
hell with it. <br />
Autobots wage their battles to destroy the evil foces of the Decepticons <br />
and Unicron <br />
bows a take <br />
and shuts off cameras.., </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11/24/2003 10:15 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;(3 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;120.3 in reply to 120.2&nbsp;Topic: Scene three the Autobots deploy and the Decepticons destroy, live action Transformers RPG Theatre. <br />
Narrator: Lights, Camer <br />
Narrator: a what's that penguin doing.??? nm <br />
Narrator: Action!! <br />
Narrator: It is the year 2005, the treachersou decepticons have conquered the. <br />
Narrator: threacherous <br />
(gives up) <br />
Narrator: those sneaky bastards. <br />
Narrator: have conqured all of Cybertron <br />
Narrator: but from secret staging grounds on 2 of Cybertron's moon, the Valiant Autobots prepare to retake their home lands. <br />
Narrator: moons, plural <br />
Narrator: grrrr. <br />
Orbulous, somehow still alive?: lol <br />
Narrator: this script sucks, lol <br />
Narrator: I could read my shopping list with more emotion. <br />
Narrator: let's see what else. <br />
Orbulous: well Orbilus and Kranix aren't mentioned so far and i could do a real good dutch courage drunk right now <br />
Narrator: Hmmm okay that's it for the narrating scene cameras OFF. <br />
Narrator: ooooph yeha <br />
Narrator: wait they were eaten <br />
Narrator: Must be the extended cut. ;) <br />
Orbulous? Orbilous, us? I can't remember how it's spelled now: yep but 'hic' like Orbilus (me) cared <br />
Transmissias lines up with the Autobots <br />
Narrator: Orbulous your sauced again??? <br />
Narrator: oops <br />
Narrator: hahaha <br />
Grannix: Ya LUSH! <br />
Orbulous: well i am reading the spoofed virgin leaf me alone it's fun here <br />
Transmissias blinks at all the x's <br />
Grannix: lol <br />
Grannix: Baah weep granna weep ninneh bong <br />
Grannix: Cut Cut Cut, Make up, my rouge is slipping!! </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11/24/2003 10:30 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;(4 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;120.4 in reply to 120.2&nbsp;Topic: Scene three the Autobots deploy and the Decepticons destroy, live action Transformers RPG Theatre. <br />
Ironhide: sorry boss was in character Ironhide is a dipshit <br />
Optimus walks up to Ironhide and reads over her shoulder. (Our Ironhide's a she-van, so?) <br />
Optimus: hahaha <br />
Optimus: uhm <br />
SeaSpray:*PART* Left room. <br />
Optimus: oops <br />
Ironhide: lol <br />
Optimus: Camera shy that bot is. <br />
Optimus: Anyways <br />
Optimus: So, Everytime you look into a monitor your circuits sizzle? <br />
Optimus: lol <br />
Ironhide tries not to notice the fake jaw <br />
(Optimus' Jaw dropped and fell off earlier for reasons we cannot say, butit was chucked into disposal by a mean mean mean bot.) <br />
Optimus: Stop looking <br />
Ironhide: ahem <br />
Optimus: It smells like a trash can lid too. <br />
Molsontron: oh sure and a few missing front teeth are hideous ... harrumph <br />
Ironhide: when are we gonna start busting Decepticons? <br />
Optimus: Okay look at the monitor, my jaw is not the topic here. <br />
Optimus: lol <br />
Optimus: We dont have enough Energon for a full scale assualt <br />
Optimus: assault? <br />
Optimus: sp <br />
Molsontron: isn't optimus a shitty little foreign car ? <br />
Optimus: Uhm. <br />
Ironhide: erm why not sir <br />
Optimus: hahahaha <br />
Optimus: Uuh, lol <br />
Ironhide can't stop laughing <br />
Optimus: Cause we dont, I'm Optimus and I said so, lol <br />
Ironhide: nah Opti is a huge semi Truck <br />
Optimus: same here, lol <br />
Optimus: We dont have enough energon for a full scale assualt. <br />
Ironhide: well Sir do we have enough Energon to run over Molsontron? <br />
Optimus: Uuh I need you to make a special run to Autobot City onEarth <br />
Molsontron: wait you fuggers... <br />
Optimus: hahhaha <br />
Molsontron puts up the NORAD alert system <br />
Optimus: We dont have enough energon to power, power a full scale assualt, yeah that's it. <br />
Ironhide leaves room and transforms into transporter mode <br />
Optimus: lol <br />
Optimus: Now all we need is a little energon and a lot of luck. <br />
Optimus: CUT! Good job!! </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11/24/2003 11:00 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;(5 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;120.5 in reply to 120.2&nbsp;Scene three the Autobots deploy and the Decepticons destroy, live action Transformers RPG Theatre. <br />
Jazz: lol poos or should i say oops <br />
Optimus turns cameras back on for a bit <br />
Optimus: Jazz give me a security report or something <br />
Optimus: Jazz? <br />
Jazz: yeah ? <br />
Optimus: JAZZ!!!!!! <br />
Optimus: oops <br />
Optimus: Hiya <br />
Optimus: lol <br />
Jazz: YEAH? <br />
Jazz: ahem hello <br />
Optimus: HOw are thins on moonbase 1. <br />
Optimus: things, lol <br />
Jazz: erm all good no sign of Decepticons <br />
Optimus: OKay.. well <br />
Optimus: hmmm. <br />
Jazz hides all signs of junk foods before camera pan <br />
Optimus: WHat about moonbase 2? <br />
Jazz: Jazz to Moonbase 2 <br />
Optimus saw that, but overlooks Ironhide's alcoholism every damned day, there's far worse. <br />
BUmbleBee: Yeah? <br />
BUmbleBee: err Spike and Bumble here. <br />
BUmbleBee: bubleBee <br />
BUmbleBee: my naaaame <br />
BUmbleBee: rofl <br />
BUmbleBee: All clear here Jazz. <br />
BUmbleBee: lmao <br />
Jazz: about to send up a shuttle any Decepts <br />
Jazz: lol <br />
Bumblebee stumbles off camera laughing hsi ass off. <br />
Spike: Hey Ironhide. <br />
Spike: hey <br />
Jazz: hahahahaha <br />
Spike: oops HeH Jazz, lol <br />
Spike: I mean wow there's gonna be some editting, lol <br />
Spike: hahaa <br />
Spike: Tell my son Daniel we'll be home just as soon as we've kickd Megatron's butt to the other side of the, something place. <br />
Spike: Universe, <br />
Spike: Galaxy <br />
Spike: And tell him I'll pick up a coupla space burgers on the way back., <br />
Hound is still thinking the asylum is gonna be lookin.... <br />
Spike: lol Hound <br />
Spike looks around for a beer for Hound. <br />
Laserbeak screeches and flies off. <br />
Laserbeak lands on Megatron's arm <br />
ThunderCracker waits on pins and needles... maybe he'll fin a canadian :) <br />
Megatron: Welcome back Laserbeak <br />
Soundwave laughs as Megatron falls over <br />
Soundwave then quickly props him back up <br />
Megatron slid across the floor, a little banged up, damned heavy birdbot.., <br />
Megatron thanks Soundwave for her assistance. <br />
Megatron: Soundwave! <br />
Soundwave: you wanna 'fin' a Canadian? <br />
ThunderCracker: thhppttt ! <br />
Megatron: SOUNDWAVE! <br />
Megatron: lol <br />
Soundwave: ahem no worries Sir <br />
Megatron: hahaha <br />
Soundwave is now deaf <br />
Megatron: PLay back Laserbeak's spy things. <br />
Megatron: lol <br />
Soundwave: hmmm? <br />
Megatron: I beleive he has information on the Autobot's next move. <br />
ThunderCracker decides to go for Mega's keys and free himself from this delusional filth... <br />
Soundwave: oh the tape <br />
Megatron: lol <br />
Megatron: Almost Done ThunderCracker. <br />
Megatron: almost <br />
Megatron watches the screen intently <br />
ThunderCracker but then remembers Mega lives in a fortress far away... <br />
Soundwave inserts tape and plays band music <br />
Soundwave: oops :blush: <br />
Megatron meanwhile muttering to himself and botching those lines too: More luck than you need, or Optimus you'll need more luck than, that, You can imagine, it , that.., <br />
Soundwave: wrong tape <br />
Megatron: oops <br />
Megatron: lol <br />
Megatron: Well poop <br />
ThunderCracker: hmmmm u guys have never made a movie before have you....? <br />
Megatron: We <br />
Megatron:We'll sneak aboard the Autobot's shuttle and infiltrate them. <br />
Soundwave goes for the correct tape and stands by patiently waiting to press pause <br />
Megatron: screw the tapes there's no nudity on them anyways, <br />
Megatron: lol <br />
Soundwave screws the tapes for the nudity protocol <br />
Brawn gets up from his chair <br />
Brawn: DECEPTICONS!! <br />
Megatron: DIE AUTOBNOTS! <br />
Megatron: nots? <br />
Ironhide: lol <br />
ThunderCracker jumps out the window <br />
Megatron: AUTOBOTS! <br />
Megatron: lol <br />
Skywarp chants die Autobnots <br />
ThunderCracker says the battle is freaking him out... <br />
Megatron: Such heroic nonsense and such a dead Ironhide. <br />
Megatron: Shoom shoom! <br />
Megatron: bang bang <br />
Megatron: battle battle <br />
Megatron: fight fight <br />
ThunderCracker: lol i can't hear you ! <br />
Megatron: and CUT!! </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AriesPhoenix &nbsp;11/24/2003 11:10 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;(6 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;120.6 in reply to 120.5&nbsp;Roflmfao Autobnots rule hahahahahahaha<br />
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AriesPhoenix</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11/24/2003 11:21 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;(7 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;120.7 in reply to 120.2&nbsp;Scene three the Autobots deploy and the Decepticons destroy, live action Transformers RPG Theatre. <br />
Megatron: DanG I missed the beer flinging <br />
Megatron: dang. <br />
Ironhide: cut? cut? omfg i aint dead yet <br />
Megatron: Oops <br />
Megatron shoots Ironhide through the torso. <br />
Ironhide: lol edit <br />
Kickback offers to stab anyone anytime <br />
Megatron: Kickback go stab prowl, lol <br />
Ironhide: thank god you missed the beer :) <br />
Megatron: I missed HUH? <br />
Ironhide wonders why there is a weird whistling noise <br />
Megatron: Ironhide you lush <br />
Megatron reaches inside o Iron hide and tosses Kickback a Molson Ice. <br />
Kickback checks the passage through his head.... nope no louder than usual... <br />
Megatron: lol <br />
Megatron: Okay happy now? You're dead. lol <br />
Megatron: hahahaa <br />
Ironhide: i'm dead? <br />
Megatron: I shot you <br />
Kickback drinks the Molson and grins at the almost undead one <br />
Ironhide: ooh argh ick? <br />
Ironhide tries to drink another beer anyway <br />
Megatron thinks this is the funniest death scene he's seen in years. <br />
Ironhide gushes out beer for miles and suddenly realises that death is better <br />
Megatron looks down and laughs quietly <br />
Prowl starts slurping beer as fast as possible... <br />
Ironhide: lol <br />
Megatron: Slurring? <br />
Megatron: haha <br />
Megatron kicks Ironhide to check if it still functions. <br />
Prowl: yah like Megatron is a Go-bot in costume.... slurring... <br />
Ironhide plays dead and drinks up all beer spillage with a straw endlessly <br />
Megatron declares this another great 15 to 3 one sided Decepticon Vicotry <br />
Megatron hears sucking noises. <br />
Prowl elbows Ironhide over she's getting most of the beer sloppage <br />
Megatron: lol <br />
Ironhide attempts to drinks silently <br />
Ironhide attteemmptsh to typsh too <br />
Megatron stands there looking aruond. and remembers more lines. <br />
Megatron: See Starscream? This was almost too easy. <br />
Starscream: Almost easy easy as going for the real target. <br />
Starscream: the Autobots Moonbase. <br />
Megatron: You're a fool starscream. <br />
Ironhide: ahem <br />
Megatron: Yes? <br />
Megatron looks down <br />
Ironhide: we missed the scene at moonbase <br />
Kickback: lol <br />
Megatron: uuuh :O <br />
Megatron: (which one is Ironhide referring to Starscream?) <br />
Megatron glares at Starscream for letting him forget that part. <br />
Ironhide: erm well there's a whole Galvatron scene and erm <br />
Megatron: Nnno. <br />
Kickback hopes there are more free drinks at moonbase <br />
Ironhide: then the reformat <br />
Megatron: You're drunk, lol <br />
Megatron: We ain even landed on Earth <br />
Megatron: yet <br />
Megatron: to battle <br />
Megatron: and me get wounded. <br />
Megatron: bad. <br />
Ironhide: eh well then blame the script <br />
Kickback: i f__kin knew it .. <br />
Megatron: haaha <br />
Kickback: i told me 100 times i told me... <br />
Megatron cuts the camera's power and rests, good job again People, as you were.., <br />
Ironhide, somehow still alive: there's Arcee and Hotrod </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;11/25/2003 4:54 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;(8 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;120.8 in reply to 120.7&nbsp;[The Shooting has stopped, breathe easy, all the violent robots have been shooed from the building.] <br />
{Or NOT?!?} <br />
HotRod: Fish are biting, Eh Daniel? <br />
HotRod: biting, lol <br />
HotRod nudges Daniel <br />
Daniel: whoa... i'm in the forest .... cool... <br />
HotRod: BITING!! <br />
HotRod: oh hiya <br />
HotRod: Yep and the fish are biting <br />
HotRod: lmao <br />
Daniel: i wish the fish were biting... <br />
beautiful nature music plays <br />
HotRod: Aaah it's okay <br />
HotRod catches a fish!!! <br />
HOtRod: Oh HEY I GOT ONE!!! <br />
HotRod: It's a fish <br />
Daniel tackles the fish <br />
The caught fish really wishes she hadn't gone swimming today :S <br />
{Well what else can they do, jog? lol} <br />
HotRod drops the fish in surprise, letting the little human wrestle the fish, must be a human custom. <br />
Daniel is getting choked by the fish <br />
HotRod: DANIEL NOOOO <br />
The fish removes foot {fin?} from Daniel and relay's a message before dying <br />
{This is the aforementioned Fin (finned)Canadian! :O} <br />
Daniel gasps for air and kicks the fish in the nuts <br />
HotRod picks up the fish and listens to it,. <br />
The Fish: nuts? <br />
HotRod: hahahaha <br />
Daniel: we live near a powerplant... <br />
HotRod: It's a talking fish, but it aint got nuts, <br />
HotRod: lmao <br />
HotRod: We live near Autobot City <br />
HotRod: :D makes sense, energon radiation.. hmm okay. <br />
Daniel: almond joy has nuts mounds don't <br />
HotRod hears a blooping signal on his receiver. <br />
A fish: erm your Dads carped it Daniel <br />
{Ehhh not really but that would be giving away the story.} <br />
Daniel installs the cranial foil <br />
HotRod stands up, and scans the radar. <br />
a fish: we have foil? <br />
HotRod looks down at the strange human who thinks there's giant robots from outer space exist. <br />
HotRod: hahaa <br />
Daniel: yup it's the silver lining.... <br />
HotRod puts Daniel on his hover board and pushes him <br />
Daniel thinks he's snowboarding and cheers <br />
A Fish: wow i might try that after the electric storms <br />
HotRod watches Daniel slip and fall off the board, oops damnit! ',;.Splash!;,.' <br />
HotRod should be more careful with humans <br />
Daniel, underwater: lol u've seen me snowboard then...(gurgling) <br />
HotRod: hahah <br />
HotRod: Nope <br />
HotRod: Wanna do it again? lol j/k <br />
A semi dead fish pushes Daniel to the surface <br />
HOtRod: but I have now <br />
HotRod: Why settle for a peek when you can see everything from Lookout Mountain? <br />
HotRod: crap I can type <br />
Daniel blows the last of the water out of his a__ <br />
HotRod: haaha <br />
HotRod transforms into a car and tosses Daniel in the seat and drives uphill fast. <br />
HotRod hi speeds it up the country road. <br />
Daniel thrashes angrily and spits <br />
HotRod crashes through a barrier being put up by Kup and a crew of other bots. <br />
The fish smacks Daniel against the windsheild when HotRod halts to watch the sportscar <br />
HotRod: lmao <br />
Daniel: lmfao <br />
HOtRod: Thats one mean fish! <br />
Daniel grins with bloody gums... <br />
HotRod: shoulda tossed it back <br />
HOtRod: lol <br />
HotRod dabs Daniel face with paper towels and continues driving up hill. <br />
{Maybe it was the momentum instead..?} <br />
The Fish departs. <br />
Daniel: probablly one of them effin ugly sturgeons... <br />
HotRod: We lost it now, whew. <br />
HotRod transforms dumping Daniel out onto the gruond, oops darnit, <br />
HotRod picks him up. <br />
Daniel shakes his human fist at the big metal bastard and vows revenge <br />
HotRod lmao <br />
HotRod: looks up at the landing spaceship.., <br />
HotRod: It looks damaged. :O <br />
Daniel like a true alien runs for the wheelwells to stowaway.. <br />
{He was a human awhile ago... maybe he's an alien with a human fist, lol} <br />
HotRod runs after him, he'll be crushed by it landing, Oh no, then his parents will sue my a__. <br />
HotRod: lol <br />
Daniel wonders if Nightbird is dead <br />
HotRod: bad enough fish are trying to choke him, lol <br />
HotRod: OMG THERE's a hole in the <br />
HotRod: SHUTTLE!!!!!! <br />
Daniel mumbles: yuor universe is fraught with pitfalls you southener... <br />
Hotrod: the space vehicle <br />
HotRod: Decepticons!!! <br />
HotRod fires wildly up in the air. <br />
Daniel fires wildy at the ground <br />
HotRod: lol <br />
Hotrod: Good plan <br />
HotRod: You can kill the bugs! <br />
Daniel: damn gun is heavy <br />
HotRod: that's a log, lol <br />
Daniel: wait i a flat on my back ... now i can blast em ! <br />
HotRod: with a log, lol <br />
Daniel: it's a special log <br />
HotRod: okay cool, <br />
HOtRod: hahaha <br />
Daniel: look i'll hit you with it... <br />
Daniel THWACK <br />
Daniel: hee hee <br />
Daniel: told u <br />
HotRod backs away dodging decepticon fire and the swinging log. <br />
but wasnt fast enough <br />
Daniel cackles wildy shooting at the ground again running in circles adding to the chaos <br />
HotRod falls over, knee busted by little human <br />
HotRod: lmao <br />
HotRod picks Daniel up and aims him at the decepticons to fire him at them <br />
Bluestreak:*JOIN* Entered room. <br />
Daniel: help me Bluestreak he's lost it :) <br />
Bluestreak: Hi <br />
Bluestreak: who Daniel <br />
HotRod gasps the ground is shot out from under their feet and HotRod falls trying to keep Daniel safe on the way down. <br />
HotRod:*PART* Left room. <br />
{And I go out for smoke break, HA haaa.} <br />
Daniel: keep an eye out lol HotRod has lost it... <br />
Bluestreak: Daniel what was that about? <br />
Daniel: he saved me from the decepticons i think... <br />
Bluestreak: has he been drinking? <br />
{Now WTF kinda stoopidarsed question is that? Someone needs a talking to about how they think they can up and try to represent me like that! Wot a Crock! anyways..,} <br />
Kup:*JOIN* Entered room. <br />
Kup: good morning folks <br />
Daniel: lol i dunno ... i think he is nuts... <br />
{Ahem I'm the nuts one? lol.} <br />
Bluestreak: Morning Kup <br />
Daniel: mornin <br />
Kup: mornin Bluestreak <br />
HotRod:*JOIN* Entered room. <br />
Bluestreak: wb HotRod <br />
HotRod climbs back up the cliff Face. <br />
HotRod: ty <br />
HotRod: ty <br />
Kup: hey Hotrod! <br />
HotRod kicks the damned cameras over. <br />
BZZZT!! <br />
ssspark ssspark, pop fizzle! <br />
Edited 2/27/2004 4:24:01 AM ET by Bloodgeon &nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11/25/2003 5:37 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;(9 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;120.9 in reply to 120.8&nbsp;That cracks me up, every damn time I read it. Bloodgeon, those cameras are pricey, pal, that's coming out of your paycheck. Other than that let's keep up the good work! roflmgdfao...,</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;11/26/2003 2:21 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;(10 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;120.10 in reply to 120.9&nbsp;{Oh yeah the camerassssssss...,} <br />
{ANyways, next scene should be easy to do, cause Hotrod, Kup and Daniel make it into the city to reinforce Springer, Arcee, Bluur and Ultra Magnus's efforts then it's just this big chaotic battle scene, then Optimus' shuttle from Earth lands. Optimus faces off against Megatron for the final showdown and the tragic death scene.} <br />
{Good potential for laughs there!}&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>&gt;Let me just add here, I am SO Slaggin' HAPPY Nikki is gone and no more, friggin crying whining gossiping walking wounded wonder she aint dead yet yowling pile of a mess of a wreck of a stupid psychotic ™&thorn;çª, haaaah that felt prime.&lt;</p>
<div class="sig">&gt;Til All are One.&lt;</div>&quot;
&quot;172&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>Tranformers TransPhorum!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;{TransPhormers!: Live Chat Performance!}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;2/20/2004 12:17 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;(11 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;120.11 in reply to 120.10&nbsp;Annnd Action?&nbsp;<br />
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From:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;2/26/2004 10:32 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(12 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;120.12 in reply to 120.11&nbsp;Topic: Transformers Live chat performance freestyle movie spoof. <br />
Dirge: oosp <br />
AluminusKann:(aside to audience) anD FOR THIS SCENE i WILL BE ABOARD THE dECEPTICON SHIP INJECTING MY OWN CHARACTER INTO THE MOVIE AS CAN ABOUT ANYONE ELSE. <br />
AluminusKann: CAPS lock <br />
Ramjet: lol <br />
AluminusKann I didnt mean to scream lol <br />
Thundercracker: figured that <br />
Skywarp: but it's meant to be loud so all the crew can hear it <br />
AluminusKann is elbowed by Starscream who complains his audio receptors are still ringing. <br />
Thundercracker: especially Kup <br />
AluminusKann pokes Thundercracker in the shoulder then points at Skywarp. \&quot;He did it\&quot; <br />
AluminusKann flicks camera OFF&gt; <br />
Edited 2/27/2004 3:14:54 AM ET by Bloodgeon &nbsp;</p>

<p>Message 13 of 19 was Deleted&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;2/26/2004 11:09 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;(14 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;120.14 in reply to 120.11&nbsp;Topic: Transformers Live Chat performance: Scene, Hot Rod, Kup and Daniel head toward Autobot City. Beseiged by dECEPTICONS! <br />
AluminusKann walks aruond the decepticon ship <br />
AluminusKann: around <br />
AluminusKann: damn <br />
AluminusKann is pushed out by a hasty Blitzwing <br />
AluminusKann: OF!!! <br />
AluminusKann: oof!! <br />
Hotrod am doing my harems nitey niteys <br />
AluminusKann: (damn fall out of te ship right, me...) <br />
AluminusKann: uh <br />
Hotrod: 3 to go if they are fast enough <br />
AluminusKann plummets thousands of feet to earth <br />
AluminusKann looks down and sees Hotrod and his female fans hugging, maybe they'll cushion my fall..., <br />
AluminusKann: 100 feet t go <br />
AluminusKann: OH NO!!! <br />
Hotrod: ya they will i will order it <br />
AluminusKann: thanks! :D <br />
AluminusKann: KLANK!!!!!!! <br />
Hotrod: big b___s an all <br />
AluminusKann: ...., <br />
AluminusKann: omg what a mess. <br />
AluminusKann: I uh <br />
AluminusKann: kinda splattered them, lol <br />
Hotrod: lmao <br />
Hotrod: ya <br />
Kup: stop chasing the car Hotrod <br />
AluminusKann waves to Kup, up on the hill, oops damnit I'm a Decepticon. <br />
Kup: you're freaking out the human <br />
Hotrod: but its fun <br />
AluminusKann hides behind Hotrod <br />
Kup: you splattered them? <br />
AluminusKann: Fraid so <br />
Kup: who ordered you to splatter them? <br />
AluminusKann:Uh (fidgets) they gave their lives nobly! :D <br />
Hotrod: just a little they will inflate again <br />
AluminusKann: big b___s and all <br />
Hotrod: ya <br />
AluminusKann:*MSG* (soemthing for the censors) lol <br />
Kup: how many pieces can you add to me then? <br />
HOtrod: 5 <br />
AluminusKann: How many arms do you want? <br />
Kup: three <br />
AluminusKann pulls one off, making some decepticons stop firing to vomit. <br />
AluminusKann remembers he's a decepticon <br />
Hotrod: no more nitey nites <br />
Kup: lol <br />
AluminusKann: Wished your ladies a good night? <br />
Hotrod: 2 of them <br />
AluminusKann draws his rifle and aims <br />
Kup: he farewelled his harem lol <br />
AluminusKann: oh, lol <br />
AluminusKann: He's one Hot Rod of a guy <br />
HOtrod: 3 are not accounted for <br />
AluminusKann: could hunt the down and kill them <br />
AluminusKann: er locate them <br />
Hotrod: naw they will be here tomorow <br />
AluminusKann: THe city will be in ruins tomorrow. <br />
Hotrod: we can play again then <br />
AluminusKann looks off in the distance. <br />
Hotrod: then i will have to hunt them down <br />
Kup aims the receptors <br />
Hotrod: damn i hate it when they make ME work <br />
AluminusKann: lol <br />
AluminusKann: Fire the receptors, oops. <br />
AluminusKann: I mean activate. <br />
Hotrod: ok <br />
Kup: sh__ my aims off <br />
AluminusKann: I NEED A KUP OF KOFFEE!!!!!! <br />
AluminusKann: ~~~~~~~ <br />
Hotrod: not me not tonight <br />
AluminusKann: lol <br />
Kup: lol i was typing it shush <br />
Daniel: tomorrow i an getting another cell phone <br />
AluminusKann: oops <br />
AluminusKann: carry on <br />
AluminusKann kicks Daniel off the cliff when noone's looking. <br />
AluminusKann whistles innocently and then has to whistle louder to cover the little human's screams <br />
AluminusKann looks down <br />
Kup rumbles in and wonders why they are activating the receptors at a perfectly good mountain <br />
AluminusKann: sh__! <br />
Kup: you asked for coffee? <br />
Daniel watches as he fallls hearing the screams geting farther an fainter in sound <br />
AluminusKann notices Daniel only fell a mere 40 feet and broke his arm, and now is crying like a ten yr old, which is, yes about his age. <br />
AluminusKann kicks down an avalanche to mute the cries, there. all better. <br />
AluminusKann: Daddy make the booboo hurt less. :) <br />
Kup: drops some coffee into Daniel's mouth <br />
AluminusKann is a bad influence anyways <br />
AluminusKann: rocks and cofeef in his mouth... <br />
AluminusKann decides to roll toward Atobot CIty <br />
Kup: well i could still hear him and i'm near deaf <br />
AluminusKann transforms and rolls down the mountain road. <br />
AluminusKann: Let's BURN RUBBERS! <br />
AluminusKann: RUBBER <br />
AluminusKann: damn <br />
Hotrod looks at the time an starts to head towards the tv saying night all <br />
AluminusKann: klank <br />
AluminusKann waves goodbye to Hotrod <br />
Kup: erm the humans need rubbers to stop procreating <br />
AluminusKann shoots Hotrod point blank in the back of the head. <br />
AluminusKann: Ffffft <br />
AluminusKann: lol <br />
Kup: good shot youngin' ;) <br />
AluminusKann: He'll be okay, just wake up with an irresistable urge to fish. <br />
AluminusKann rolls further on down the road. <br />
Kup: he lost the urge? <br />
AluminusKann notices the Decepticons <br />
AluminusKann: oops <br />
Kup reaims the receptors <br />
AluminusKann: I secticons. <br />
AluminusKann: Insecticons dead ahead <br />
AluminusKann: They're <br />
AluminusKann: in my way <br />
AluminusKann: wrong <br />
AluminusKann: theyre <br />
AluminusKann: My wa <br />
AluminusKann: way... uh <br />
Kup: mow them down <br />
AluminusKann: lol <br />
AluminusKann: YAY!&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; <br />
AluminusKann runs them over because they're his way IN, using Kickback as a ramp he leaps up and over. <br />
AluminusKann transforms and slides to a stop inside the base. <br />
AluminusKann looks around <br />
Kup checks the sensors and wonders when the beer arrives <br />
AluminusKann: lol <br />
AluminusKann: Beer, uh, Ironhide drank it all. <br />
Kup: you can change it you are going for rampage :P <br />
AluminusKann then ponders, damn Autobots get beer, should defect over to their side and get brewskies. <br />
AluminusKann kicks the camera over until we get a fuller cast for the big battle scene. <br />
Kup: lol </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/27/2004 3:54 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;(15 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;120.15 in reply to 120.14&nbsp;http://www.transfans.com/sounds/transformers/talkexce.wav <br />
I'll pick up the spare parts for the big battle scene, I can phorm just about any of em. Wait gotta test t see if I got my phorming powers back...,</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;3/12/2004 4:09 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;(16 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;120.16 in reply to 120.15&nbsp;Topic: &gt;Transformers Night! Massive robot excitement with the livechat/movie/RPG/spoof! You'll laugh your carburator out!&lt; <br />
{After safely getting into Autobot City limits, Kup, Daniel and their new ally Aluminus Kann are driving further on in towards Headquarters, discussing uh.. Strategy, yeah that's it!} <br />
Daniel: who knows... <br />
AluminusKann: and whats on second <br />
Kup: so who's on first? <br />
AluminusKann: but the pitcher... <br />
AluminusKann: Who is. <br />
Kup: who? <br />
AluminusKann: first base buy, lol <br />
AluminusKann: who <br />
Daniel: hey dude lemme get this straight? <br />
AluminusKann: guy <br />
AluminusKann: sheet <br />
Kup: lol <br />
AluminusKann: which Dude? Dude's in the Outfield <br />
AluminusKann: Dude was a damn goodpitcher before he lost his legs <br />
Kup: we have a dude in the outfield? <br />
AluminusKann: We do now, lol <br />
Daniel: i played short... f___ the pitchers... <br />
AluminusKann: lol <br />
Kup: and who's on first <br />
AluminusKann: Tomorrow's the pitcher,I think <br />
Daniel: HEY YOU <br />
AluminusKann: lol <br />
Kup: what about yesterday? <br />
AluminusKann drives over another Insecticon, Bombshell or maybe eve Venom, why not? Suprise cameo from a nobody figure who never made it into the show.. <br />
AluminusKann: Yesterday was the catcher... <br />
AluminusKann: Hey now, lol <br />
(Grouchily, Daniel glares up at Aluminus, demands to know where Hotrod went and rudely tells Kup to shut up.) <br />
Kup: hahahaha how long have you known me Daniel? <br />
AluminusKann: lol <br />
Kup: you think i can shutup? roflmao <br />
AluminusKann: Kann Loves Kup's old war stories <br />
AluminusKann: lol <br />
AluminusKann runs over Dirge <br />
AluminusKann:then uh <br />
&gt;WHAMF!&lt; <br />
AluminusKann: Ramjet <br />
AluminusKann: :D <br />
AluminusKann: Wow, I'm running over alot of people, where'd I get MY license? <br />
Daniel: pls tell me a summary <br />
AluminusKann: of what? <br />
Kup starts eating the reception antenae cause he's hungry <br />
Aluminus quickly swipes a permanent red marker and draws an Autobot symbol over his Decepticon markings, that'll fool 'em! <br />
as an afterthought, Aluminus writes a very large urgent letter to Anyone who can see it, on the back o Daniel's jumpsuit, in big red letters, with instructions to: <br />
KICK ME!&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;4/21/2004 11:29 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(17 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;120.17 in reply to 120.16&nbsp;<br />
CryptoKnight gets his perceptor costume on. <br />
Perceptor: excuuuse me Perceptor! <br />
Perceptor: there <br />
Perceptor adjusts the shoulder mounted microscope cannon thingy <br />
Perceptor: Ahem I'm Perceptor, Perceptor. What's me motivation? <br />
Perceptor: uh <br />
Perceptor: Oh yeah I gotta crawl up this here ladder. <br />
Perceptor: I'm a Scientist bot. <br />
Perceptor: lol <br />
Perceptor: Not TOO much type casting is this? ;) <br />
Perceptor crawls up and looks for Blaster. <br />
Perceptor: Blaster? <br />
Perceptor: uh <br />
Perceptor: No Blaster yet. <br />
Perceptor: ..., <br />
Perceptor reviews his lines <br />
Perceptor: Blaster, mumble mumble, UltraMagnus told us to something something.... mumble mumble.. <br />
Perceptor: uh <br />
Perceptor: Oh yeah <br />
Perceptor asks Aluminus if he could just wing it as both parts? As this is taking longer than Lord Of The RIngs, all three in fact... to film. <br />
Perceptor gets the Okay <br />
Perceptor: Cooool <br />
Perceptor: BLASTER!! <br />
Blaster: Yeah dood <br />
(Perceptor shakes his head at Blaster, lame 80s ghettoblaster robot freak nerd idiot... grumble grumble...) <br />
Perceptor: lol <br />
Perceptor: kay not too lame <br />
Perceptor: uhm <br />
Perceptor: uh <br />
Perceptor: Utra <br />
Perceptor: oops <br />
Perceptor: Ultra <br />
Perceptor: hat guy <br />
Blaster: Hat what? <br />
Perceptor: oops <br />
Perceptor: frugg, ... sue me. I cant friggin talk right, damn, lol. <br />
Blaster: Guess what dude, this scene aint even happened yet. <br />
Perceptor: Shoot, for real? <br />
Blaster: Yeah <br />
Blaster: You run around downstairs acting like a scared twit for awhile and I'm up here running the autocannon turrets for a bit longer. <br />
Perceptor: Damn you're right <br />
Blaster: As always m'maaan <br />
Perceptor: And humble. <br />
Blaster: Damn straight <br />
Perceptor: Well uh what now? <br />
Blaster: Shut the damn cameras off! <br />
Perceptor fires a concentrated light beam and melts the camera and crew. <br />
Perceptor: oops&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;4/22/2004 12:29 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(18 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;120.18 in reply to 120.17&nbsp;<br />
CryptoKnight: Damn what a big long nothin happenin night. <br />
CryptoKnight kicks Aluminus' director's chair over. <br />
CryptoKnight: So there, hahahahha whacha gonna do!! <br />
CryptoKnight: heh <br />
CryptoKnight: Well I'm gonna retry my role as Perceptor, so Light, Camera, Acting! <br />
CryptoKnight: ahem <br />
Perceptor runs up to UltraMagnus, who is as usual posing mighty and looking overnoble, in other words being a pompous mannequin no-acting-skill nothing nobody bitpart player. <br />
Perceptor: Ultra Magnus, a (damn) okay, lol. A Cur.. Curspry <br />
Perceptor: A cursory analysuis oops, hahaha Analysis of Decepticon Capability, capabiliri, oops Capabilities? Yeah okay it indicates a dista.. grrr, Distinct tactical deficiency! <br />
UltraMagnus: In other words, Perceptor, We're outnumbered! <br />
Perceptor: Yeah, that's what I was friggin trying to say man, we're screwed! <br />
ULtraMagnus: Uh, Lemme shout out some orders and continue my posing, okay Springer, Arcee, can you transform Autobot City? <br />
Arcee: Sure, you got the instructions? We lost the original packaging, just opened it up and played with it a little, but lost like parts and stuff. <br />
Shear Luna-C is hovering above this scene, lookin down at this stupid pink car transforming femmbot below in disgust. \&quot;Pitiful, she needs to be destroyed, she's begging for it.\&quot; <br />
Springer: Gaaah cold coffee, ugh oops, YEAH, what she said, Instructions man!! <br />
UltraMagnus: Damn you two are like sooo lucky I photocopied the plans for that, damn. Here ya go, and the plastic missiles you're supposed to load into the cannons, put them in and push the little buttons fr them for firing action. <br />
Arcee: Oh COOL!!! <br />
Springer: I wanna fire the swivel cannon at some paper standups, BOOM!! BOOM!! POW!! <br />
Arcee: You're like so immature, 'sides I'm older than you so I get to shoot the swivel cannon, you get the rocket thingies. <br />
Springer: Ultraaa, Arcee's not letting me shoot the swivel cannon!! <br />
Ultramagnus sighs heavily and can't wait for Optimus Prime to arrive as he's so frikkin tired of babysitting this bunch of snot-nosed little idiotbots. <br />
UltraMagnus is about to walk off in disgust when he's cornered by the over caffeinated Blurr who is as usual talking faster than an Aries with Merc in Aries. (Don't ask me, Bloodgeon's the Astrology guy and he's playing Unicron and munching his more undesirable planetary influences right off the birth chart, not to mention the solar system itsef, what a guy.) <br />
Blurr: HumhuhhumhuhWhataboutme?Huh?UltramagnusIsthereAnythingIcando,huh?huh?huh? <br />
UltraMagnus: Yeah, find your damn spacebar and use it you freak. <br />
Blurr: Uh.will.this.do.instead.? It.looks.nice.and.a.pal.of.mine.in.Scotland.uses.it.to.great.affect.? <br />
UltraMagnus: Sure whatever works, now go away, you're getting on my nerves twitching like you're on bad energon or something. <br />
Blurr runs off haphazardly, trips over some barrels, makes a mess, giggles and runs off with Arcee and Springer to hinder, oops, help them with reading the japanese transformation instructions for Autobot City. <br />
UltraMagnus is hating life right now but looks around, poses some more, damn check that out HUH! Hoofta!! Biceps, Pecs, Shinin, Maaan! <br />
Perceptor: If you'll excuse me I gotta go get Blaster to radio Prime on moonbase One and get some reinforcements and stuff. <br />
UltraMagnus: Sure, whatever, hey can you get Blaster to play some FIXX? I got this urge to mellow swang to some Red Skies At Night, y'know groove with it. <br />
Perceptor: You dunce, we're under attack, if you wanna dance walk out there and boogie out in front of some Decepticon laser barrage, lol/ <br />
ULtraMagnus: Daaamn someone wake up on the wrong side of the keyboard this morning? <br />
Perceptor: ____ off. You peasly s___head. I'm trying to maintain the seriousness of the scene, <br />
UltramMagnus: I thought this was a musical :| Damn, I heard the music and all, and figured we'd do a dance nmber or something, now where do I pose? <br />
Perceptor points to a large foot shaped shadow forming under the descending foot of a giant menace called Devastator, leads UltraMagnus to it, and tells him to wat forthe spotlight, and runs up to gunnery tower number one, laughing evilly, to do the Blaster Radoing for Help scene.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;6/12/2004 2:23 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(19 of 19)&nbsp;&nbsp;120.19 in reply to 120.18&nbsp;*If anyone wants to continue this play I can show you hosts what ... method was used. Expect more later!*&nbsp;</p>
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&quot;164&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>On other site's I've had to post HTML only in the Signature field, that might work her as well. </p>

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<p>Also seeing if Emoticons can be used there lol. </p>

<p>Stand back, this might work.</p>
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&quot;164&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;Yes! HTML can be accepted by the Signature field. At least graphics. Possibly more complex code as well.
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&quot;164&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;Slightly more complex code html to sig test.
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;Alors, pardon my French lol. To Babelfish Altavista and back the Shade Cafe goes Foreign! <br />
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In French: In the beginning announced by BarnCat I do not have any pity for the pkrs plaintiffs, when the tombs and the curses entered the effect and they were failed downtown crying, I laughed itself. When they cry with the admin how it is unjust their play to ruin another play is ruined, I laugh. <br />
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I laugh when the newbs respect them and of level until are right like them, and lose outside, and am ruined, character and play, in the shade. It takes the talent to be productive or co-operative member peacable of this community, it takes courage to remain in this way. Since there is no update in the play which will justify a wholesale demolition out of the trouble, it is a great reason, your service of dining is slow thus beginning beating to the top of the interior of the restaurant. Your waitress is slow, kill the customer beside you. You do not like new management, thus waste your time and good name ¶ßßing on their menus and spraypainting to the top of their windows with badly written indignations. Wipe your åßß everywhere the remainder of the place and wait you with until it improves of what you did. Seek the sign of exit, much before you have and are much happier because of him, me mean the dunno of I about them, but me personally happy AM they are lol gone. <br />
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You do not like one of the new chiefs thus you jump a hamburger or two in addition to floor like a certain small kid in one to highchair. Your small comfortable restaurant comfortable of small company right was repurchased the share, was eaten, absorbed by greater famished businesses, it lost a little heart, thus what. What lately acquired the concession keeps that the old familiar hot gleam, several of the old customers here remember this, but some of you of new come complains about missing something which you never have equal summer around for, there are not used any basic for the comparison, resound you a little idiotic. You not lke rules, but you miss of capacity leaving under your own power, thus you are obtained the outta thrown the joint, then you cry and claw with the windows indicating to each one that the means management was to do that. They did what you expected that they make. Your friends feel that sorry for you and some could be rolled up to the top of outside with you, others will rest and to show the changin inside that the whole savour of the establishment of a comfortable coffee inside to a riot melts. Truth, it were initialized by a dirty, inexperienced chief and a release of not very happy with the switch of trap door, but if you think can extend on the floor and to give a kick your feet shouting like it worries, news flickers, it not. If it seems as you do not obtain not listened, you are not. If you do not obtain the good service with the customers of, then in made anywhere which look at around, could be the problem is you. In this case it will follow you to everywhere where is differently lucky to have a player of your gauge. Would help to know for sure what are the new intentions of owners for the truth, in entirety, unquestionably certainly like no matter what. In this way we could know which not very realistic hopes we are imposing on them and to find a certain position of compromise to go up out of the remainder of Shade1 until the new equipment of Shade2 is then established we will see whether we want to continue our patronage of this establishment. But I say the ya, all this pleurnichant and shouting and essuyant your fecal matter everywhere each one and all will not make the jack. You badåßßes like to say the stfu and rez, I say the stfu and the play. The shade and it is panel are not the toilet and the paper of toilet, the public toilets are in the == Thataway d' AirG and of Flash EM lol.! I do not think that we must try hard much to mould martyrdom on ourselves to induce a prohibition of admin thus we can show in addition to our bootprint like a badge of honor or achievement or the proof of the injustification right which we supported of the meanies. The play as a long time as you can, as smart as you can, to eat all your dish, to test meat pie, to take the wine, to speak and cause, celebrate. And if you are interdict for that, then you have a right to complain. But stealing the peppershakers, disfiguring the menus, poisoning the meals of the people, gribouillant on their bathroom walls your weak thoughts evil written of grammar on the new owners and how the businesses changed according to you aucuns refundings or discount will not reach here the coffee of shade. {with those of you too deeply to obtain it, it was what is called an analogy, a metaphor, save to me and your apparent IQ late the lippy stupid answers the "iz of Duh but of shade a play not one will risseront" for example.} Frankly days ago when I see the shade like breaking down inside on itself like this house in the monster, émiettant imploser in a tiny point of poof light, but I return. I am not all the hour here, but they are my store of toric thrust, lol. They will never equalize what at the house I obtained, but with work and from time to time of the house it is a decent pastime. <br />
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>One of the times I've made it through to a KGMI program you can hear on KGMI 790 AM's - Hear It Now <br />
Address: <a href="http://www.kgmi.com/news.asp?page=hearitnow">http://www.kgmi.com/news.asp?page=hearitnow</a> I'm the Brian who <br />
called in on this Audio: <br />
<a href="http://www.kgmi.com/imageuploads/Files-FilePath-4275.MP3">http://www.kgmi.com/imageuploads/Files-FilePath-4275.MP3</a> so if it sounds like carp, well I just got off work lol, I'm tired! But if it sounds great well Thank You! I am a natural on air talent whose energy positively beams out of the airwaves. </p>

<p>I just went and visited Joe Teehan yesterday, this is Joe right here: On KGMI 790 AM - The Joe Teehan Show <br />
Address: <a href="http://www.kgmi.com/news.asp?page=thejoeteehanshow">http://www.kgmi.com/news.asp?page=thejoeteehanshow</a> and his own <br />
section of their site, his page or blog. We went and saw him at the new Condos up at the Barkley Village, an area I used to guard at, not really looking to buy a Condo but as I used to guard there I was curious how things at the old construction site I knew it as were coming along. Me and the CrystalGryphon that is, both chatting briefly with Joe. I passed him along a tape of voice impersonation bits and maybe some other stuff he can use on his show or for personal entertainment. </p>

<p>As soon as Hear It Now has the 9/28/07 broadcast on it there'll be Me doing a slambang or slapdash lol Rush Limbaugh imitation on the phone lines. Joe seemed impressed so I figured I'd deliver a bit more, that's probably a fault of mine; overeager delivery of what for me passes for my radio talents lol. We got to talk on radio work prospects and admittedly it is a small market local station so job openings and opportunities are going to reflect this. I have yet to find my niche, my groove, in order to know what I'm going for in the way of what I want to do on the air beyond commercial duties and news announcing. <br />
Though those are a good start, and maybe I could settle for those while conceptualizing a show in mind to fill in the gaps that KGMI may have in the way of demographic blablah or whatever lol. </p>

<p>Finding my feet, walking into walls, got to talk about security guard work, Joe used to be one way back as well and that to me is encouraging. Course he too like alot of radio peoples had to wait his turn to stand in a long line to patiently wait for his chance to shine but it seems to have come along soon enough for him as far as I can guess. Debbie Chavez really surprised me with her really Pushing for a variety of shows on KGMI, her being pretty well into the religious right. That's a relief, 'cause I'm no church person at heart, and not not not a supporter of the muppet show administration or their wargames. I'd have to be true to myself, because it would surface eventually, not as easy to cover for as avoiding the Seven Words You Can't Say On The Air. </p>

<p>Kinda threw my sleep schedule a bit, and hope my bloodshot eyes weren't too much a visible put off. Joe can use any one of those bits royalty-free without obligation to even mention the source, but if someone really Likes them and asks, eh sure lol. </p>

<p>Stay tuned, I might not be employed there. Yet? But I may be a presence whenever the chance presents itself.</p>
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&quot;174&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>{I'll have to flunk out or call in sick for this one, I go to click on that and I get booted out shut off and have to reboot back in lol. My webtv ate my homework!} </p>

<p>Can I opt for a chat quiz, verbal presentation lol.</p>
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&quot;175&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<font color="#008000">From: Aqrn   10/20/2004 5:56 pm To: ALL  (1 of 18)  436.1 <br />
(banner ripped off from <a href="http://www.shrek2.com">http://www.shrek2.com</a> )<br />
 Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Animation <br />
1 hr. 45 min. Picking up exactly where the first movie left off, this movie takes us to the kingdom of Far, Far Away as Shrek and Fiona return to her homeland to tell her parents (Cleese, Andrews) the good news. Not everyone is happy to find her married to an ogre, with the most irate in this group being Prince Charming (Everett), who was supposed to be the one who lifted Fiona's curse. We're also introduced to the mysterious Fairy Godmother (Saunders), and a bar called the Poison Apple, where the villains of the fairy tale world hang out, including the great ogre-slayer, Puss-in-Boots (Banderas). <br />
Release Date:  May 19th, 2004 (wide). MPAA Rating:   PG for some crude humor, a brief substance reference and some suggestive content. <br />
Distributor:   DreamWorks Pictures <br />
(everything else ripped off of <a href="http://movies.yahoo.com/shop?d=hv&id=1808405861&cf=info">http://movies.yahoo.com/shop?d=hv&id=1808405861&cf=info</a> )<br />
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From: Aqrn   10/20/2004 6:00 pm To: ALL  (2 of 18)  436.2 in reply to 436.1 Oh! and BTW! I posted this (refering to the, uh, last post... up there^) here because there seems to not be a movie type thread anymore... &lt;shrugs&gt; and i suppose i'm complaining about that.  :D <br />
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From: Stargoyle   10/21/2004 10:05 pm To: Aqrn   (3 of 18)  436.3 in reply to 436.2 *Yep, and I noticed the Banner missing off the site too, I'd think they may want it back, lol, If they want it they can bloody well come get it! <br />
I highly suggest Shrek2! The Giant Rampaging Gingerbread Monster is the best few minutes of destructive absurdity since any of Bush's speeches.*<br />
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From: Aqrn   10/22/2004 4:55 pm To: Stargoyle  (4 of 18)  436.4 in reply to 436.3 i can't wait! i'll be standing and waiting to get into the first place that opens that morning to buy it, lol. puss in boots is my hero...  &lt;swoons&gt;  can't wait to see the new ending.  :| <br />
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From: Stargoyle   10/22/2004 7:28 pm To: Aqrn   (5 of 18)  436.5 in reply to 436.4 *OMG MINE TOO! (big surprise there) lol. We're getting it to..... wait alternate ending???* <br />
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From: Aqrn   10/30/2004 11:05 am To: Stargoyle  (6 of 18)  436.6 in reply to 436.5 yeah man! there's a new ending for the movie, only on vhs and dvd... not seen in the theatres!! I CAN'T WAIT! i saw a poster of puss in boots yesterday at walmart, it was so cool... i miss him.  :(  omg omg, SHREK will be on video in SIX days!! whoo-hoooooo! <br />
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From: Stargoyle   10/30/2004 6:09 pm To: Aqrn   (7 of 18)  436.7 in reply to 436.6 *Alternate endings: <br />
Puss in Boots, resumes sleeper program assassination protocols, and finally Does kill Shrek and Donkey! <br />
Shrek and Fiona both settle on being Human, thus dooming them to a saturday evening slot sitcom, rather than one more multimillion dollar movie. <br />
Two Words: "Mongo Lives" <br />
LOL! I'm gonna stop guessing and just hafta get it.* <br />
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From: Aqrn   11/2/2004 7:23 am To: Stargoyle  (8 of 18)  436.8 in reply to 436.7 lucky you! i saw the ads for the movie on tv, and it showed the ending...  :(  but it IS better than the ending in the theatre! <br />
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From: Stargoyle   11/2/2004 4:06 pm To: Aqrn   (9 of 18)  436.9 in reply to 436.8 *As long as I can find it on the DVD I'm happy.* <br />
:D <br />
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From: Aqrn   11/6/2004 12:58 pm To: Stargoyle  (10 of 18)  436.10 in reply to 436.9 &lt;siigh&gt;  so much for getting it on the first day... it's now been out TWO days, and i still don't have it. i don't know how long i'll live without it! oh well. lol. <br />
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From: Stargoyle   11/7/2004 1:57 am To: Aqrn   (11 of 18)  436.11 in reply to 436.10 *I Have it, it's good in fact, the one alternate ending has up to over ten possible endings, lmao! Try watching Shrek2 in French or Spanish too, Donkey gets real high pitched in Spanish. and that O_O puss in boots cute expression still gets me. <br />
The special features are very good, Aqrn, watcha waiting for? lol! Maybe Gecho could go out and buy it and bring it back for you and Toade to see. Gech seems the outgoing one. SEND HER SEND HER! lol. Now to watch i again for the 13th time, BTW MIN0 has it now too! and he seems to like it.* <br />
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From: Aqrn   11/8/2004 10:04 am To: Stargoyle  (12 of 18)  436.12 in reply to 436.11 [color=#663366][b]hahah, i saw it on sunday... TWICE! awesome frikkin movie. gecho's a bitch, omg. outgoing my ass! she's been, like, gone for a long time... and so has toade. 8) oh well.[/b][/color] :twisted: <br />
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From: Stargoyle   11/8/2004 4:44 pm To: Aqrn   (13 of 18)  436.13 in reply to 436.12 [color=6333666 [b] You went Plain text on us, lol, didnt know the subject of Gecho was so disruptive. 8D :roasted: I'm still voting Puss in Boots Boots song, it friggin rocks.* <br />
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From: Aqrn   11/9/2004 5:36 am To: Stargoyle  (14 of 18)  436.14 in reply to 436.13 i was just messin around with some linux/firefox junk... new web browser... cool beaners. i liked the three blind mice's song, but i can't respect them, so i think i'm with puss too. even though he changed his song in mid-performance. <br />
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From: Stargoyle   11/9/2004 7:41 am To: Aqrn   (15 of 18)  436.15 in reply to 436.14 *Hey now, lol, I know most cats hate change, but since Puss doesnt it's no reason to call him a beaner, lmao! <br />
Antonia Banderas is from Holland anyways, everyone knows that, or they do now, thank you thank you! I'm the light, the way and the truth, the living bread and the yeah yeah yeah! <br />
As of this year I'm declaring myself Jesus! and StarJesus says Buy this Movie! on VDV! and thou shalt watcheth it with much devotion and an open heart, even if you gotta pop open your ribcage!* </font>
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&quot;175&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<font color="#80FF80">From: Aqrn   11/9/2004 9:26 am To: Stargoyle  (16 of 18)  436.16 in reply to 436.15 yeah, and black cats and voodoo dolls to you too! <br />
man, them's some fiiiine booties. :) <br />
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From: Stargoyle   11/11/2004 1:54 am To: Aqrn   (17 of 18)  436.17 in reply to 436.16 *Why thank you, they were made for walking!* <br />
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From: Metaphorm     11/24/2004 8:42 pm To: ALL  (18 of 18)  436.18 in reply to 436.17 Subject: fairy tales for adults lol <br />
 <br />
  <br />
   <br />
   CINDERELLA wants to go to the ball, but her wicked stepmother won't let her. <br />
   As Cinderella sits crying in the garden, her fairy godmother appears, and promised to provide Cinderella with everything she needs to go to the  ball,  but only on two conditions. <br />
  "First, you must wear a diaphragm." <br />
Cinderella agrees. "What's the second condition?" <br />
  "You must be home by 2:00 a.m. Any later, and your diaphragm will  turn into  a pumpkin." <br />
  Cinderella agrees to be home by 2:00 a.m.<br />
 The appointed hour comes and  goes, and Cinderella doesn't show up. <br />
Finally, at 5:00 a.m. Cinderella shows up, looking love struck and very satisfied. <br />
  "Where have you been?" demands the Fairy Godmother.   "Your diaphragm  was supposed to turn into a pumpkin three hours ago!!!"    " I met a prince, Fairy Godmother. He took care of everything." <br />
 The Fairy Godmother stated, "I know of no prince with that kind of  power! Tell me his name!" <br />
Cinderella replied,  "I can't remember, exactly, . <br />
Peter, Peter, something or other..." <br />
   ___________________________________________ <br />
    <br />
   PINOCCHIO had a human girlfriend who would sometimes complain <br />
about <br />
   splinters when they were having ß×. Pinocchio, therefore, went <br />
to <br />
   visit <br />
   Gepetto to see if he could help. <br />
   Gepetto suggested he try a little sandpaper wherever indicated and <br />
   Pinocchio <br />
   skipped away enlightened. <br />
   A couple weeks later, Gepetto saw Pinocchio bouncing happily <br />
through <br />
     town <br />
   and asked him, "How's the girlfriend?" <br />
   Pinocchio replied, "Who needs a girlfriend?" <br />
   _____________________________________________ <br />
    <br />
   LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD was walking through the woods when suddenly <br />
  the <br />
   Big <br />
   Bad Wolf jumped out from behind a tree and, holding a sword to her    throat, <br />
   said, "Red, I'm going to screw your brains out!" <br />
   To that, Little Red Riding Hood calmly reached into her picnic <br />
  basket <br />
   and <br />
   pulled out a ..44 magnum and pointed it at him and said, "No, <br />
you're <br />
     not. <br />
   You're going to eat me, just like it says in the book." <br />
   ____________________________________________ <br />
    <br />
   MICKEY MOUSE and MINNIE MOUSE were in divorce court and the judge <br />
  said <br />
   to <br />
   Mickey, <br />
   "You say here that your wife is crazy." <br />
   Mickey replied, "I didn't say she was crazy, I said she's ƒçking Goofy." <br />
   ___________________________________________ <br />
   SNOW WHITE saw Pinocchio walking through the woods so she ran up <br />
   behind <br />
   him, <br />
   knocked him flat on his back, and then sat on his face crying, <br />
"Lie <br />
  to <br />
   me! <br />
   Lie to me!" <br />
   ___________________________________________ <br />
    <br />
   Did you know...Captain Hook died from jock itch. <br />
   ____________________________________________ <br />
    <br />
   One day, JANE met TARZAN in the jungle. She was very attracted to <br />
  him <br />
   and <br />
   during her questions about his life she asked him how he engaged to <br />
   have <br />
   ß×. <br />
   "What's that?" he asked. <br />
   She explained to him what ß× was and he said, <br />
   "Oh, I use a hole in the trunk of a tree." <br />
   Horrified, she said, " Tarzan, you have it all wrong but I will <br />
show <br />
     you <br />
   how <br />
   to do it properly." She took off her clothes, lay down on the <br />
ground <br />
     and <br />
   spread her legs. "Here," she said, "you must put it in here." <br />
   Tarzan removed his loincloth, stepped closer and then gave her an <br />
   almighty <br />
   kick in the crotch. Jane rolled around in agony. Eventually she <br />
   managed <br />
   to <br />
   gasp, <br />
   "What the hell did you do that for?" <br />
   "Just checking for bees," said Tarzan.</font>
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&quot;105&quot;;&quot;35&quot;;&quot;<font face="Times New Roman">|Greek Philosophy Column!|<br />
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From: Bloodgeon   12/10/2003 10:38 pm To: ALL  (1 of 1)  145.1 <br />
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psionikman <br />
Plato or aristotle anyone? how a about a bit of jungian/freudian aristotle and quantum space mechanix?? NO i hear you say. hmm ok then <br />
How cool would it have been to see the acropolis in all its splendour. Look at the corinthian and ioric and doric columns working in harmony. <br />
anyone read classics at school? i did it was hard going i particular like the SPARTANS i wonder if they had a fan base? However the Athenians were probably a superior force to be fought. Goddess of war Athena. <br />
its all greek to me (lol) <br />
I wonder what aristotle or plato would have made of ZEN philospohy? <br />
Has anyone read any greek tradgedies i can reccomend Antigone, its a good play and very deep <br />
plays were used to imprint philosophies on the masses. <br />
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Psi <br />
" more human than human " - Dr Tyrell ( bladerunner ) <br />
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Metaphorm <br />
I like totaly tripped on the way here and lost soem like IQ points under the couch so like uuuh wel dude I would totally rapp about the Iliad and the Oddities written by the blind dude, Homer who like made these wings outt wax, but since he was like blind flew into the sun and totally wiped it maaan. Then there was Jason and the Astronauts with that Golden Fleas story. <br />
[Really I know more than this, but if you want to know your mythologies ASK ZAGREO!! Hate to admit it, but he knows his [ߪþ]. Norse, Greek all that He can converse on any level, well, if he's in a good mood at that time..,] <br />
"You live what you learn!" <br />
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puck1966 <br />
don't know if this'll post <br />
guest, don't know the rest <br />
one thing, though, i boast <br />
aristotle said love is admiration <br />
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Jojara <br />
If we are talking about great Athenian philosophers.....we forgot Socrates.... <br />
He was supposed to have been a very ugly man...who carved sculpture out of stone (not very good ones)... <br />
He began with the philosophy stuff when he was about 43....he looked at the world around him and began to ask questions.... He was known for answering questions with questions....in his mind this was how you developed thought <br />
<br />
{Bloodgeon!} <br />
Male lions were usually associated with solar gods, hance Leo is ruled by the Sun. <br />
The Mane of the Lion seemed like rays of teh sun andthe tawny fur was the color of dried wheat harvests. <br />
Apolo Chrysocomes He of the Golden Locks, was a solar god connected to Lions. <br />
Lions were also connected to figures like Hercules who killed the Nemean Lion and kept it's pelt and for soem odd reason teh Hebrew Samson <br />
Ngilah <br />
Metaphysics= the first Philosophy, as Aristotle named it, is the fundamental beginning of all Philosophy. <br />
Philosophy = the great wonder = the true Birth of mankind = "I think therefore I am" <br />
A child is a child until it wonders "what's" and "why's" And thus begin the journey of the Child as a human being and each question answered becomes the child's stepping stone of growth towards a wise grown up... <br />
The great Philosophers of those days may not have been rich... and yes, Socrates walked the streets an old pauper. But then his questions, the question within a question and the answer that is a question... ahhh that is the thing... he asks, but not to ask... he asked so that people will ponder the questions themselves.. and from that they would ask more questions. The fun of Philosophy is not finding the answer, but the journey through all the questions and their consequences... and the wonder that excites the mind refreshes the soul. <br />
Socrates taught people to use their own brains and question. (although none of his works were written, evidence of his teachings were later recorded in Plato's major works...) <br />
Quote: <br />
Socrates rejected the popular conceptions of the Greek gods and their relation to human beings. He believed that a divine providence had to do with the creation of the world. Furthermore, he thought that the purpose toward which this divine providence was directed was the achievement of the good life by human beings. He believed that man was more than just a physical organism; he felt that man's body was a dwelling place of the soul and what happened to the soul was more important than what happened to the body. He made this statement that expresses his moral philosophy: "Virtue is knowledge." He believed that the chief cause of the evil that men do was ignorance concerning the good life. He believed that through the proper development of the mind in its pursuit of truth, beauty and goodness that the goal and purpose of human life can be achieved. He regarded popular opinion as ignorant. He was very critical of the democratic form of government. He felt that people who are called upon to govern the state ought to possess both intellectual and moral qualifications. Plato, a pupil of Socrates and later his peer, wondered and wrote about "Soul Mates"--- that's how we have the term this day... The theory being... man and woman were 2 halves of the same being... but they were split at birth... and were destined to spend their lives seeking each other out... till they do find the One meant for them... Plato wasn't young and all macho when he finally found his answers to this great mystery we call Life. He was quite wisened by then too... <br />
None of them went into Philosophy to gain fame or fortune, because none of them got rich... and most probably got their fair share of rotten food being thrown at them. Socrates was sentenced to Death by poisoning (Hemlock) <br />
Oooh... by the way here's a list of must read books... <br />
- The Apology <br />
- The Phaedo <br />
- The Crito <br />
- The Meno <br />
- The Symposium <br />
- The Republic <br />
- Gorgias <br />
- Phaedrus <br />
- Philebus <br />
- Theaetetus <br />
- Protagoras <br />
- The Sophist <br />
- Timaeus <br />
*If no one pondered this then he wouldn't have found out his answer... <br />
The Smile <br />
There is a Smile of Love <br />
And there is a Smile of Deceit <br />
And there is a Smile of Smiles <br />
In which these two Smiles meet <br />
And there is a Frown of Hate <br />
And there is a Frown of Disdain <br />
And there is a Frown of Frowns <br />
Which you strive to forget in vain <br />
For it sticks in the Hearts deep Core <br />
And it sticks in the deep Back bone <br />
And no Smile that ever was smild <br />
But only one Smile alone <br />
That betwixt the Cradle & Grave <br />
It only once Smild can be <br />
But when it once is Smild <br />
Theres an end to all Misery <br />
--William Blake <br />
I think it was also he who said something Like: "Leave a foolish man to his follies and in time he would become wise." <br />
{LOL! Why does it always have to be MEN?} <br />
But I'm not sure of the actual quote... so I have to check that one out first.</font>
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&quot;176&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<font face="Microsoft Sans Serif"> Subject: First letters.... - Written by J, and N was the Ex? {I'd say so, any N's out there rewrite your own definition. Any J's? You'll love your's, unless your fiercely modest...,} <br />
<br />
According to studies, the first letter of your first name reveals your sexual characteristics: <br />
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A: You are not particularly romantic, but you are interested in action. You mean business. With you, what you see is what you get. You have no patience for flirting and can't be bothered with someone who is trying to be coy, cute, demure, and subtly enticing. You are an up front person. When it comes to sex, it's action that counts not obscure hints. Your mate's physical attractiveness is important to you. You find the chase and challenge of the "hunt" invigorating. You are passionate and sexual as well as being much more adventurous than you appear; however, you do not go around advertising these qualities. Your physical needs are your primary concern. <br />
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B: You give off vibes of lazy sensuality. {Hahahaha!!} You enjoy being romanced, wined, and dined. {Well yeah!} You are very happy to receive gifts as an expression of the affection of your lover. {Gifts rule.} You want to be pampered and know how to pamper your mate. {Hmm?} You are private in your expression of endearment's and particularly when it comes to lovemaking. You will hold off until everything meets with your approval. You can control your appetite and abstain from sex if need be. You require new sensations and experiences. You are willing to experiment. <br />
{Yes, in fact I have the laboratory all set up now, mwahahahaha. "Love is in the aaaiiirr"! lol.} <br />
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C: You are a very social individual, and it is important to you to have a relationship. You require closeness and togetherness. You must be able to talk to your sex partner before, during, and after. You want the object of your affection to be socially acceptable and good looking. You see your lover as a friend and companion. You are very sexual and sensual, needing someone to appreciate and almost worship you. When this cannot be achieved, you have the ability to go for long periods without sexual activity. You are an expert at controlling your desires and doing without. <br />
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D: Once you get it into your head that you want someone, you move full steam ahead in pursuit. You do not give up your quest easily. You are nurturing and caring. If someone has a problem, this turns you on. You are highly sexual, passionate, loyal, and intense in your involvement, sometimes possessive and jealous. Sex to you is a pleasure to be enjoyed. You are stimulated by the eccentric and unusual, having a free and open spirit. <br />
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E: Your greatest need is to talk. If your date is not a good listener, you have trouble relating. A person must be intellectually stimulating or you are not interested sexually. You need a friend for a lover and a companion for a bed-mate. You hate disharmony and disruption, but you do enjoy a good argument once in a while it seems to stir things up. You flirt a lot, for the challenge is more important than the sexual act for you, but once you give your heart away, you are uncompromisingly loyal. When you don't have a good lover to fall asleep with, you will fall asleep with a good book. Sometimes, in fact, you prefer a good book. <br />
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F: You are idealistic and romantic, putting your lover on a pedestal. You look for the very best mate you can find. You are a flirt, yet once committed, you are very loyal. You are sensuous, sexual, and privately passionate. Publicly, you can be showy, extravagant, and gallant. You are born romantic. Dramatic love <br />
scenes are your favourite fantasy pastime. You can be a very generous lover. <br />
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G: You are fastidious, seeking perfection within yourself and your lover. You respond to a lover who is your intellectual equal or superior, and one who can enhance your status. You are sensuous and know how to reach the peak of erotic stimulation, because you work at it meticulously. You can be extremely active sexually that is, when you find the time. Your duties and responsibilities take precedence over everything else. You may have difficulty getting emotionally close to a lover, but no trouble getting close sexually. <br />
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H: You seek a mate who can enhance your reputation and earning ability. You will be very generous to your lover once you have attained a commitment. Your gifts are actually an investment in your partner. Before the commitment, though, you tend to be frugal in your spending and dating habits and equally cautious in your sexual involvement. You are a sensual and patient lover. <br />
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I: You have a great need to be loved, appreciated... even worshipped. You enjoy luxury, sensuality, and pleasures of the flesh. You look for lovers who know what they are doing. You are not interested in an amateur, unless that amateur wants a tutor. You are fussy and exacting about having your desires satisfied. You are willing to experiment and try new modes of sexual expression. You bore easily and thus require sexual adventure and change. You are more sensual than sexual, but you are sometimes downright lustful. <br />
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J: You are totally f___ing marvellous! {This from Jojara?} <br />
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K: You can be very romantic, attached to the glamour of love. Having a partner is of paramount importance to you. You are free in your expression of love and are willing to take chances, try new sexual experiences, provided it's all in good taste. Brains turn you on. You must feel that your partner is intellectually stimulating, otherwise you will find it difficult to sustain the relationship. You require loving, cuddling, wining, and dining to know that you're being appreciated. <br />
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L: You are very romantic, idealistic, and somehow you believe that to love means to suffer. You wind up serving your mate or attracting people who have unusual troubles. You see yourself as your lover's saviour. You are sincere, passionate, lustful, and dreamy. You can't help falling in love. You really enjoy stimulating yourself, though you are fairly new to it. You fantasise and get turned on by movies and magazines. You do not tell others of this secret life, nor of your sexual fantasies. You are the ideal sex machine, seducing others with mind, eyes, body and lips. <br />
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M: You are emotional and intense. When involved in a relationship, you throw your entire being into it. Nothing stops you; there are no holds barred. You are all consuming and crave someone who is equally passionate and intense. You believe in total sexual freedom. You are willing to try anything and everything. Your supply of sexual energy is inexhaustible. You also enjoy mothering your mate. <br />
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N: You are crap in bed. Much practice and learning is needed. <br />
{OMG, lol. What is the basis of this study?} <br />
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O: You are very interested in sexual activities yet secretive and shy about your desires. You can re-channel much of your sexual energy into making money and/or seeking power. You can easily have extended periods of celibacy. You are a passionate, compassionate, sexual lover, requiring the same qualities from your mate. Sex is serious business; thus you demand intensity and diversity, and are willing to try anything or anyone. Sometimes your passions turn to possessiveness, which must be kept in check. <br />
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P: You are very conscious of social proprieties. You wouldn't think of doing anything that might harm your image or reputation. Appearances count, therefore, you require a good-looking partner. You also require an intelligent partner. Oddly enough, you may view your partner as your enemy; A good fight stimulates those sex vibes. You are relatively free of sexual hang-ups. You are willing to experiment and try new ways of doing things. You are very social and sensual; you enjoy flirting and need a good deal of physical gratification. <br />
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Q: You require constant activity and stimulation. You have tremendous <br />
physical energy. It is not easy for a partner to keep up with you, sexually or otherwise. You are an enthusiastic lover and tend to be attracted to people of other ethnic groups. You need romance, hearts and flowers, and lots of conversation to turn you on and keep you going. <br />
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R: You are a no-nonsense, action-oriented individual. You need someone who can keep pace with you and who is your intellectual equal the smarter the better. You are turned on more quickly by a great mind than by a great body. However, physical attractiveness is very important to you. You have to be proud of your partner. You are privately very sexy, but you do not brag, you are willing to serve as teacher. Sex is important; you can be a very demanding playmate. <br />
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S: You are secretive, self-contained, and shy. You are very sexy, sensual, and passionate, but you do not let on to this. Only in intimate privacy will this part of your nature reveal itself. When it gets down to the nitty-gritty, you are an expert. You know all the little tricks of the trade, can play any role or any game, and take your love life very seriously. You don't fool around. You have the patience to wait for the right person to come along. <br />
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T: You are very sensitive, private, and sexually passive; you like a partner who takes the lead. Music, soft lights and romantic thoughts turn you on. You fantasise, but do not tend to fall in and out of love easily. When in love, you are romantic, idealistic, mushy, and extremely intense. You enjoy having your senses and your feelings stimulated, titillated, and teased. You are a great flirt. You can make your relationships fit your dreams, oftentimes all in your own head. <br />
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U: You are enthusiastic and idealistic when in love. When not in love, you are in love with love, always looking for someone to adore. You see romance as a challenge. You are a roamer and need adventure, excitement, and freedom. You deal in potential relationships. You enjoy giving gifts and enjoy seeing your mate looking good. Your sex drive is strong and you desire instant ratification. You are willing to put your partner's pleasures above your own. <br />
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V: You are individualistic, you need freedom, space, and excitement. You <br />
wait until you know someone well before committing yourself. Knowing someone means psycho-ing him out. You feel a need to get into his head to see what makes him tick. You are attracted to eccentric types. Often there is an age difference between you and your lover. You respond to danger, thrills, and suspense. The gay scene turns you on, even though you yourself may not be a participant. <br />
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W: You are very proud, determined, and you refuse to take no for an answer when pursuing love. Your ego is at stake. You are romantic, idealistic, and often in love with love itself, not seeing your partner as he or she really is. You feel deeply and throw all of yourself into your relationships. Nothing is too good for your lover. You enjoy playing love games. <br />
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X: You need constant stimulation because you bore quickly. You can handle more than one relationship at a time with ease. You can't shut off your mind. You talk while you make love. You can have the greatest love affairs, all by yourself, in your own head. <br />
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Y: You are sexual, sensual, and very independent. If you can't have it your way, you will forgo the whole thing. You want to control your relationships, which doesn't always work out too well. You respond to physical stimulation, enjoy necking and spending hours just touching, feeling and exploring. However, if you can spend your time making money, you will give up the pleasures of the flesh for the moment. You need to prove to yourself and your partner what great lover you are. You want feedback on your performance. You are an open, stimulating, romantic bed-mate. <br />
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Z: For you, it is business before pleasure. If you are in any way bothered <br />
by career, business, or money concerns, you find it very hard to relax and get into the mood. You can be romantically idealistic to a fault and are capable of much sensuality. But you never lose control of your emotions. You are very careful and <br />
cautious before you give your heart away and your body, for that matter. Once you make the commitment, though, you stick like glue. <br />
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&quot;176&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>{Let's see what else is in your name. Teritales does'nt mind if I make an example of her? :D Cool, ty, Terrrr. ANd here we GO!} <br />
The Metaverse! <br />
General <br />
(Moderator: Metaphorm) <br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;WHATS IN YOUR NAME <br />
teritales <br />
this was kinda fun...i put my name in and here's my results: <br />
<a href="http://www.aahoroscopes.com/frames/names.html">http://www.aahoroscopes.com/frames/names.html</a> <br />
Your name: Þª&reg;ßå *** {I encode for anonymity, always, just in case.} <br />
Chart showing the numerical values of the letters in your name <br />
Removed identifying entries <br />
A few statistics: <br />
The average value: 4.5 <br />
The letters of your name have, on average, slightly lower values than the central value of 5. <br />
The span: 8 <br />
This is the largest minus the smallest, and is a measure of how spread out the letters of your name are in terms of their numerical values. As it is high, the letters of your name have a large numerical range. <br />
The letters as numbers: <br />
2, 8, 5, 9, 5, 1, 1, 4, 5, 3, 2, 5, 9 <br />
Name details <br />
Your name number is the number 1. You would identify yourself within the family group as having a strong personality, capable of taking the initiative. An active person, creative and inventive, ambitious, able and willing to manage a group of people if necessary. <br />
Intimacy <br />
Your intimacy number is 4. A stable person, balanced, hard-working, reliable, sensible but sometimes a bit rigid and severe and not very open to new ideas. A tendency to be pessimistic. Don't like to be rushed or taken short. Appreciate compliments and being highly regarded. Can defend your interests and be persistent when necessary. It doesn't take much for you to lose your temper. <br />
Desire <br />
Your desire number is 5. Qualities: The desire to be perpetually in movement or activity, the pursuit of freedom and adventure. Lot of energy. Love of novelty. Drawn towards the company of other people, especially those who can captivate the attention. Seeks the easiness. Often versatile. <br />
Possible faults: Can be unstable, due to the taste for taking risks or following easy desires. Not always consistent. A little disorganised and changeable. <br />
What next? <br />
Okay, that was just for fun... but if you are interested in serious numerology you can get your own detailed report. Or why not try another name.</p>
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&quot;177&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>{Mainly cause I had to have someplace to put al of Zagreo's works lol not a folder, but yes, a thread.}</p>

<p>Welcome to The Temple of Zagreo!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/11/2005 7:14 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;485.1&nbsp;*Okay people, by popular demand, one of our little corner of Talkcity's Mascots, the Icon of Mortal Godhood himself has his own folder! It's actually the renamed Philosophies folder, but he seems a philosophical type of guy, so with a Meta-Blessing we hereby bestow this gift upon him!<br />
But..., <br />
...these gifts do not come free, nooo, they come with a price, a small price for most, but a large price to pay for those who violate the sanctity of this sacred section. RULES!:<br />
1. Do not Disrespect Zagreo or MetaHosts, if there's a problem with him, take it up in a professional manner or not at all. <br />
2. Excessive or extreme profanity, the four letter words and some of the other more derogatory terms will be kept to none or very little. As we're trying to keep this section open we have to follow TC Rules and Decency mannerisms, posts may be editted for content. <br />
3. Pornography, lol, sorry Zagger, but we still gotta follow some rules. Photos of genitals, sexual acts and stuff like that will be nullified. Words describing the parts of body used in sexual acts will also have to be restrained. <br />
Now, if we're ready to kick off this party with a blast and begin the Having of Fun, then let us ROCK AND ROLL!<br />
Namaste' and Pizza be with you!*<br />
WAAUP!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/12/2005 5:43 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(2 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;485.2 in reply to 485.1&nbsp;<br />
All Gods in Mt. Olympus are extremely happy for my Temple!!! <br />
WELCOME ALL MORTALS TO MY SACRED PLACE!!!<br />
I AM ZAGREO, THE MIGHTY!!!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/12/2005 5:49 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(3 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;485.3 in reply to 485.2&nbsp;<br />
COWS ARE ONE OF MY FAVORITE COMPANIONS... THEY ARE TRYING TO PUT CLEAR THEIR RIGHTS HERE!!!!<br />
OMG! THEY ARE COMPLETELY CRAZY AND THEY ARE HAVING A PARTY IN THE METAPHORUM!!! THEY DO LIKE WINE!!!!!<br />
Cows are magical...Just ask Goddess Hathor!!!!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/12/2005 5:54 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(4 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;485.4 in reply to 485.3&nbsp;<br />
GNOMES!!!!<br />
lol! THEY WERE COMPLETELY VULGAR IN NOZ CASTLE IN THE PAST, BUT THEY PROMISED TO BEHAVE IN MY TEMPLE...<br />
They are sacred to me and they have so much to say about different topics... I cannot say their names but I will use nicknames for them...<br />
They know so much Metaphorm in his Cobalt shape... They used to share secrets with him lol... That team together is extremely dangerous!!!!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ORFEO &nbsp;1/12/2005 6:16 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(5 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;485.5 in reply to 485.4&nbsp;<br />
Congratulations, God Zagreo!<br />
Finally You have a huge temple in the Metaphorum... I have to recognize Im a little bit jealous!<br />
Please, Could you ask your gnomes and cows to stop their hostility against me?????</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;RUFUSC &nbsp;1/12/2005 6:22 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(6 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;485.6 in reply to 485.2&nbsp;<br />
CONGRATULATIONS,<br />
ALMIGHTY ZAGREO!<br />
Im so very happy you finally have your own temple in The Metaphorum!!!! I know you are going to be a very good God among those mortals, robots, Sasquatchs, etc.<br />
Its a great view your cows and gnomes having a Dionyssiac party all over the place! They are dancing and saying out loud<br />
\&quot;EVOHÉ!!!! EVOHÉ!!!!\&quot;<br />
Sincerely Im happy for this!<br />
Blessings to all!<br />
(I keep on staying alive in Madonnia...)<br />
Rufus Carter Fleming Lee.<br />
Edited 12/01/2005 09:24 ET ET by RUFUSC&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/12/2005 7:01 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;RUFUSC &nbsp;(7 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;485.7 in reply to 485.6&nbsp;*What's Evohe? <br />
{What a happy guy he must be laughing like a cow with anthrax about this} <br />
Niiice pictures, lol, somebody's been collecting memorabilia.*<br />
Evita, Velveeta, Chiquita, La Isla Bonita, CHester Cheetah! </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/12/2005 7:17 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(8 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;485.8 in reply to 485.7&nbsp;<br />
EVOHÉ<br />
&nbsp;Definitions: <br />
\&quot;Evohe is one of the names of the God (Dionysus), derived from an ancient name of<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dionysus, and cited as a Witches' cry in accounts of the Burning Times (Starhawk, The<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Spiral Dance, p. 129).' Associated spellings/words: Ay-VOH-hay!; IO EVOHE [yoh! Ay-<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; VOH-hay!].\&quot;<br />
Another:<br />
Evohe comes from the word EUOI, which is a sound people make while having sex, and was used in the mystery cults of ancient Greece as a secret sacred name; it is Tetragrammaton, the four-letter word. There is another sacred four-letter word that was used since ancient times, and is still used today by just about everyone. Only a real pagan would recognize its sacredness. <br />
Edited 12/01/2005 10:22 ET ET by ZAGREO_RUFUS&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/12/2005 10:18 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(9 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;485.9 in reply to 485.8&nbsp;*Holy wow, see this is why you have your own folder, you are a Genius! <br />
EOUI!<br />
Evohe!<br />
ooorps.., <br />
Think it's time for me to shoot the TV and head to bed, see some of ya tonight!*</p>
 
<p>Scholar of Ancient Noises!  Not making the EOUI for nothing! </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;MIN0TAUR &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1/13/2005 3:18 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(10 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;485.10 in reply to 485.9&nbsp;Oh my Goddess!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
Zaggy has his own Temple.<br />
ZAGREO,protector of puking cows and vulgar gnomes.<br />
May the Gods have mercy on our souls.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/13/2005 5:36 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;MIN0TAUR &nbsp;&nbsp;(11 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;485.11 in reply to 485.10&nbsp;<br />
LMAO, MINO!!!!!<br />
YOU MUST STOP EATING VIRGIN DONZELS IF YOU WANT TO GET INTO MY TEMPLE!!!!!<br />
YOU ARE A MONSTER!!!!<br />
THESEUS, HELP US!!!!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGRETRONIAN &nbsp;1/13/2005 6:29 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;MIN0TAUR &nbsp;&nbsp;(12 of 12)&nbsp;&nbsp;485.12 in reply to 485.10&nbsp;<br />
KLANG!!!! KLANG!!!!<br />
I am celebrating in this temple too!<br />
Im doing the Safety Dance!!!<br />
KLANG!!!! KLANG!!!!</p>
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&quot;177&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>MESSAGE FROM MADONNIA TO ALL!!!!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;12/15/2004 4:15 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;463.1&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;12/15/2004 4:18 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(2 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;463.2 in reply to 463.1&nbsp;<br />
WOW!!!!<br />
I&acute;M STILL IMPRESSED SHE SENT A LETTER TO US!!!!!<br />
COOL!<br />
I DIDNT KNOW SHE COULD ENTER TO THE METAPHORUM!!!!!!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;12/15/2004 4:44 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(3 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;463.3 in reply to 463.1&nbsp;she has pretty neat writing for a, well, i won't go there. except that it looks like \&quot;Hoppy Holidays\&quot; ... hrmph, you'll have to thank her for the thought anyways zag. lol. <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;12/16/2004 4:40 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(4 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;463.4 in reply to 463.3&nbsp;<br />
She was near me when I was reading your post and she said you are cool, ACORN!!!!<br />
lol<br />
She said Metaphorm is smelly but nice...but not her type! ajjaajajajaj She sais he looks like a Sasquatch playing with Marihuana Cows....LMAO<br />
MADONNA IS CRAZY!!! WHAT WAS SHE THINKING?????</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;12/17/2004 7:40 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(5 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;463.5 in reply to 463.4&nbsp;*Metaphorm was standing right next to me as i read this, he's already on the plane to venezuela and he's packing a machine gun fulla mari-cow tranqs and Lynxaphant rounds at 25 a clip. lol. Be afraid, be verrrry verrry afraid. <br />
{Funny, I thought I banned Madonna months ago, LOL!} <br />
Btw, can still vogue with the best of em, but I'd rather Rogue!*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;12/20/2004 3:09 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(6 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;463.6 in reply to 463.5&nbsp;<br />
I&acute;M CERTAINLY AFRAID!!!!!!!<br />
lol</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;12/31/2004 7:30 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(7 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;463.7 in reply to 463.3&nbsp;<br />
Madonna sent this picture just for ya, ACORN!!!!<br />
lol<br />
&nbsp;<br />
Who dares to say she looks horrible there????? (I do, Metaphorm, LOL! she's about to fall outta her top there.)<br />
Edited 31/12/2004 11:40 ET ET by Metaphorm&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/1/2005 1:03 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(8 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;463.8 in reply to 463.7&nbsp;<br />
LOL! IT'S TRUE... I THINK I CANNOT HELP MY PORN SIDE!<br />
Damn!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ORFEO &nbsp;1/1/2005 1:44 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(9 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;463.9 in reply to 463.8&nbsp;<br />
OKAY, ZAGREO!<br />
Te lo diré en tu propio idioma... Deja de estar provocando la ira de esta gente poniendo fotos prohibidas y pornográficas. &iexcl;Estoy harto de estarte cuidando y protegiéndote!!!!<br />
&iexcl;Deja el egocentrismo y las ganas de dominar y atraer la atención de todos estos mortales!<br />
&iexcl;Espero entiendas mi mensaje!<br />
Ciao, estúpido.<br />
Orfeo.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/1/2005 2:13 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ORFEO &nbsp;(10 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;463.10 in reply to 463.9&nbsp;<br />
I dont want to read your spanish messages!<br />
Try Indian or Greek!<br />
lol<br />
You are pathetic!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;RUFUSC &nbsp;1/1/2005 2:31 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ORFEO &nbsp;(11 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;463.11 in reply to 463.9&nbsp;<br />
Hey, Orfeo!<br />
Nice to see ya! Don&acute;t waste your time with Zagreo!!! He is very stubborn! He&acute;s living his vida loca here in the Metaphorum!<br />
Madonna is very upset with him and now she refuses to let him go to Madonnia!<br />
Im very cool sitting here in my spaceship looking down to the Metaphorum (full of crazy cows and magical gnomes all over the place).<br />
Zagreo is a very strong energy there!!!! He&acute;s trying to built a temple there ... I dunno why... He has many temples in the whole land of Greece!<br />
Don&acute;t be afraid about new goddess ACORN-ABIGAIL! She looks like Avril Lavigne... beauty enough to have her own worshipers!<br />
See ya, Orfeo! Take care!<br />
Rufus Carter</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ORFEO &nbsp;1/5/2005 1:31 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;RUFUSC &nbsp;(12 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;463.12 in reply to 463.11&nbsp;<br />
SURELY I CAN HANDLE ZAGREO!!!!<br />
HE&acute;S MORE SENSITIVE THAN HE PRETENDS!!!!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/5/2005 1:48 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ORFEO &nbsp;(13 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;463.13 in reply to 463.12&nbsp;<br />
LIKE I CARE....</p>
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&quot;177&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>NEWS FROM MADONNIA!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;RUFUSC &nbsp;1/13/2005 6:08 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 2)&nbsp;&nbsp;488.1&nbsp;<br />
Madonna to perform at Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope <br />
More than a dozen musical acts have signed on to perform in NBC Universal's tsunami benefit special, which will raise money for the American Red Cross's relief efforts. Among those scheduled to perform in the special, titled \&quot;Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope,\&quot; are Madonna, Sheryl Crow, Lenny Kravitz, Eric Clapton, Mary J. Blige, Kenny Chesney, Brian Wilson, India.Arie, John Mayer and Gloria Estefan. A number of other stars, including George Clooney, Usher, Halle Berry and Uma Thurman, are also set to appear. <br />
The concert, airing at 8 p.m. ET Saturday (Jan. 15), will be broadcast on NBC and all its cable networks. The PAX network, which is partly owned by NBC, and Spanish-language broadcaster Telemundo will also air the benefit.<br />
During the benefit, viewers will be directed to a phone number and web site for the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which is working to provide victims of the Dec. 26 disaster with food and water and to prevent disease in the areas hit by the tsunamis. The Red Cross is at work on long-term aid efforts that include mental health counseling and disaster preparedness initiatives. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGRETRONIAN &nbsp;1/13/2005 6:31 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;RUFUSC &nbsp;(2 of 2)&nbsp;&nbsp;488.2 in reply to 488.1&nbsp;<br />
IS IT MADONNA A GODDESS IN THAT PLANET????<br />
KLANG!!!! KLANG!!!!<br />
She looks really cool... Pity me... Im a robot created by Aluminus Kann...</p>
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&quot;167&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>FAVORITE GAMESS</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/16/2005 7:59 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;491.1&nbsp;<br />
TOMBA<br />
Tomba follows the adventures of a monkey-boy with pink hair as he travels through forests and mountains solving puzzles and completing quests. That is also the most innovative feature of Tomba: the ability to do multiple quests at any time you wish. It isn't a linear platformer, like Crash, where you have to complete each level as it is set in front of you. Instead, you can venture around the world choosing to do whatever you wish at any time you wish.The graphics in Tomba are great, the sensational art is coupled with well modeled 3D objects that create a lush world filled with interesting life forms. Forests, leaves, water, buildings, everything, is drawn with incredible detail. Even the hand-animated cut-scenes are cute and funny. Tomba has some of the best 2D art out today. By using lots of rotational effects, Tomba also has some interesting views that change the 2D backgrounds - it's not only the 3D objects that move in Tomba. <br />
&nbsp;Omg!!!! An evil pig!!!! Stargoyle???? Cobalt? OH!!!! <br />
lmao</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;1/16/2005 8:47 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(2 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;491.2 in reply to 491.1&nbsp;that is SO cool! what is the game played on?? <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/17/2005 3:30 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(3 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;491.3 in reply to 491.2&nbsp;*Playstation, lol, evil pig Stargoyle, huh? Thanks Tombagreomba. <br />
A some of each for each game system of some of my faves would be: <br />
GameBoy: Legend of Zelda/Pokemon/Tetris.<br />
Sega: WingCommander/Might&amp;Magic: Gateways to Another World/Sonic.<br />
Nintendo: Megaman/Low-G Man/Karnov/ Duck Hunt/Metroid/FinalFantasies.<br />
Nintendo64: Shadowman/Megaman64/Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time/SuperMario/Pilotwings. <br />
SuperNintendo: Mortal Kombat games <br />
Playstation: Final Fantasies<br />
PS2: SIMS/Armored Core2/GrandTheftAuto 3&amp;Vice City.<br />
That's only naming a part, lol I got alot too many favorites to think of this late in the early morning. <br />
SIMS is fun because you can make a SIM who can look like anyone, and then you can KILL THEM! Make them light a fire in the fireplace then sit right next to it in a flammable chair, pauseand move in a whole bunch of wooden furniture, foomp, you can leave the whole room and the sim in it as piles of ashes, and this grim reaper guy comes, roars and chants and you get this neat little Urn or Tombstone the rest of your SIMs can look at and cry all day about. Or Starve them and don't let them sleep or bathe so they get real cranky, and fight eachother alot, after a whole nigt of neglect, real time about 6 hours, the whole family gets sick falls into comas and dies. Make sure to remove all doors and windows so nobody can rescue them. Yes I'm sick in the head, but I'm also doing all this legally. YOu should see the hell on earth I become in the Grand Theft Auto games. Gimme a flame thrower, a tank and a crowded city sidewalk and I'm laughing my @$$ off at squishy screaming humans.*<br />
 I'm the one momma warned you about. Be afraid be very afraid. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/17/2005 2:13 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(4 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;491.4 in reply to 491.3&nbsp;LOL...WEIRDO hahahahahahah&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;1/17/2005 4:27 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(5 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;491.5 in reply to 491.3&nbsp;ROTFL! <br />
from VG Cats... </p>
 
<p>Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;1/17/2005 6:18 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(6 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;491.6 in reply to 491.5&nbsp;HAAHAHAHA! does this mean meta will go to hell too? lol! oh wait, this means i might go to hell for over-feeding that nano pet cat that i found, since it got almost to one hundred lbs and died. lol. <br />
ack, and what about all of those neo pets?! that i left to starve!! i'm sure they're dead by now... man, those neo pet things were SO lame. <br />
oh yeah, and that tamagotchi thing too. i fed that little dinosaur freak a LOT of candy, and he died too. siigh. i doomed. <br />
gecho </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/18/2005 3:44 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;(7 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;491.7 in reply to 491.6&nbsp;*Yessss, hahahahaha! FIRE FIRE FFFIIRRRRE! Recently my evil took a new twist, sure you can run some folks over in GTA games, but they can't get back up say if you leave the car tire parked on them, and for fun decided to blow the car up with them stuck under it? There's some hothotfunfun to be had in the old town toniiight. Input the fly/glide code to leave cars precariously parked several stories above busy sidewalks too, heheheh. I blame the Vice City soundtrack, everytime I hear Micheal Jackson singing BillyJean I wanna...say... run over a few dozen people then play a few rounds of headhockey with a crowbar. &lt;shrugs&gt; Does this make me a bad person?*<br />
 Bad bad bad me, lol.  Straight ta hell, yess., </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/18/2005 12:01 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(8 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;491.8 in reply to 491.7&nbsp;You are bad bad!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGRETRONIAN &nbsp;1/18/2005 12:06 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(9 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;491.9 in reply to 491.8&nbsp;<br />
KLANG!!!!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/18/2005 11:17 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(10 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;491.10 in reply to 491.8&nbsp;*I also found out that after a enough fighting SIMS can get divorced too, lol, she left him tired of his attitude, crying, complaining, leaving messes of rotten food and urine on the floors, and the slapping her all the time wasn't so good either I guess.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/19/2005 9:39 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(11 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;491.11 in reply to 491.10&nbsp;<br />
LOLO</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;1/19/2005 5:23 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(12 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;491.12 in reply to 491.1&nbsp;AGH! you're... you're... AMERICAN! lol. i just noticed while i was munching away at some jalepeno doritos that you spelled \&quot;favorite\&quot; in the american fashion... zag, i didn't know! i'm so sorry! Aqrn hangs black curtains for the loss of another non-american soul. <br />
just jokin' around man, lol. caaalmmm down! :P <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/19/2005 8:25 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(13 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;491.13 in reply to 491.12&nbsp;*Agh... you're South American! I just noticed you said Jalapeno Doritos while I was munching away on some Cheetos in my american fashion, lol. <br />
I found a new code for Grand Theft Auto Vice City that gives me a crowd of hot chicks to follow me around all over, just walking around town I collected 15 of them, fun thing is when I hit someone the all hit that someone, so it's like having an amazon army, lol. <br />
I also found a code that allows for your car to float on water like a boat.<br />
So, I'm going to combine gimmicks tonight and sit in the car, in water, and watch the little people walk into the water and drown trying to get into the car with me, lol. <br />
Hey, you guys hear about some kinda Ban the Supreme Court's trying to do on GTA? If this is true I'd better buy GTA San Andreas before the stores pull it.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/20/2005 5:19 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(14 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;491.14 in reply to 491.13&nbsp;<br />
I HAVE FINISHED TOMBA!!!!<br />
HURRAY!!!!!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/20/2005 8:55 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(15 of 18)&nbsp;&nbsp;491.15 in reply to 491.14&nbsp;*How long did it take? Now you can get Grand Theft Auto Vice City. The car's stereos play some awesome 80s tunes!*</p>
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&quot;177&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>GNOMES!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/22/2005 7:21 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 7)&nbsp;&nbsp;502.1&nbsp;<br />
GNOMES! GNOMES!<br />
DONT START THIS PLEASE!!!!<br />
ITS FORBIDDEN TO POO IN MY GARDEN TEMPLE!<br />
Damn!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/22/2005 6:28 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(2 of 7)&nbsp;&nbsp;502.2 in reply to 502.1&nbsp;*LOL @ the Gnutty Gnomes gneeling to poo gnome gnoodles, gnaughty little gnuisances huh?*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/23/2005 10:44 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(3 of 7)&nbsp;&nbsp;502.3 in reply to 502.2&nbsp;<br />
I HAVE TO CONTROL THEM!!!!<br />
They could turn this Metaphorum into Noz Castle!!!!! They did a mess there!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ORFEO &nbsp;1/23/2005 11:08 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(4 of 7)&nbsp;&nbsp;502.4 in reply to 502.3&nbsp;<br />
YEAH!!!! YOU BETTER CONTROL YOUR DIRTY CREATURES!!!! THEY ARE MAKING A COMPLETE MESS HERE!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;1/23/2005 2:42 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(5 of 7)&nbsp;&nbsp;502.5 in reply to 502.4&nbsp;lol! @ dirty creatures. i hear that there was mention of a gnome in the transformer wars too, lol. they're everywhere! <br />
gecho </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/24/2005 3:12 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;(6 of 7)&nbsp;&nbsp;502.6 in reply to 502.5&nbsp;<br />
YEAH! MY GNOMES ARE LIKE GREMLINS...THEY REPRODUCE THEMSELVES LIKE BUNNIES!<br />
lol</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;1/24/2005 6:35 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(7 of 7)&nbsp;&nbsp;502.7 in reply to 502.6&nbsp;lol &nbsp;  <br />
Aqrn</p>
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&quot;178&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>MOVIES!!!!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/22/2005 7:45 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 8)&nbsp;&nbsp;503.1&nbsp;<br />
ALEXANDER<br />
I wasted my time watching that terrible movie!!!! Three hours of complete boring time!<br />
Colin... What were you thinking when you dare to be ALEXANDER????<br />
CRITICS:<br />
Mostly, the critics found the film's long-winded narration of Alexander's conquests simply boring, complaining that Stone had lost the idiosyncratic style that made his earlier films, such as Platoon and Natural Born Killers, memorable. <br />
They reserved most of their barbed comments for Colin Farrell's portrayal of Alexander as a tortured bisexual with an unconvincingly dyed blond mane. <br />
\&quot;Alexander,\&quot; the Boston Globe remarked, \&quot;is full of brilliant highlights, and they're all in Colin Farrell's hair.\&quot; <br />
The New York Times sympathised with the Irish actor - for having been \&quot;upstaged by his epically bad dye job\&quot;. <br />
The American novelist Gore Vidal was one of the few to come to Mr Stone's defence yesterday, telling Reuters news agency that the critics had failed to appreciate the film's \&quot;breakthrough\&quot; in making its action hero a bisexual. <br />
However, press coverage pointed out that nothing is shown of Alexander's legendary love affair with his childhood friend Hephaistion, except a few hugs. <br />
The Los Angeles Times said the portrayal of the relationship was \&quot;so chaste and comradely you might mistake these lovers for Eagle Scouts comparing notes on merit badges\&quot;. <br />
Moreover, the Washington Post argued that Alexander's gay side was depicted by Mr Stone with the \&quot;cruelest, least imaginative stereotyping\&quot;. <br />
\&quot;His Alexander, as expressed through the weepy histrionics of Colin Farrell, is more like a desperate housewife than a soldier. He's always crying,\&quot; it said. <br />
Edited 22/01/2005 10:58 ET ET by ZAGREO_RUFUS&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/22/2005 6:24 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(2 of 8)&nbsp;&nbsp;503.2 in reply to 503.1&nbsp;*He was great as \&quot;Bullseye\&quot; in Daredevil. Such a complex, character with a complex, lol.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/23/2005 10:46 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(3 of 8)&nbsp;&nbsp;503.3 in reply to 503.2&nbsp;<br />
LOL STARGOYLE!!!<br />
I DON&acute;T THINK HE IS A GOOD BULLSEYE....I THINK HE IS A DAMN BULLSH.T!!!!<br />
lmao<br />
I have no respect for Collin Farell as an actor...</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;1/23/2005 2:51 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(4 of 8)&nbsp;&nbsp;503.4 in reply to 503.3&nbsp;he has nice womanly legs though... looks like a damn near perfect job on the shave/wax! lol. gecho makes a point of not looking at her unshaved legs. i need my winter fur dammit! lol. <br />
gecho </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/24/2005 3:11 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;gecho &nbsp;(5 of 8)&nbsp;&nbsp;503.5 in reply to 503.4&nbsp;<br />
LMAO YES! HE HAS WOMANLY LEGS...<br />
UNSHAVED LEGS???? EEEWWWW<br />
lol</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;1/24/2005 6:38 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(6 of 8)&nbsp;&nbsp;503.6 in reply to 503.5&nbsp;lmao! gecho can be pretty disgusting, to be sure. oh wait, that's me! &lt;shrugs&gt; <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/25/2005 3:18 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(7 of 8)&nbsp;&nbsp;503.7 in reply to 503.6&nbsp;*I'm hairy as can be, Mom and Dad were both hairy people, I got my dad's arm and leg hair, and Mom's back hair and beard. I'm a real man damnit, not some smooth, hairless little fruitloop. I shed in the shower, I use pet shampoo and it WORKS, I brush my whole self too, I howl at the moon, I play tapes backwards, I'm weird, and I'm hairy, and I LIKE IT! <br />
Btw, I was told the movie \&quot;Sideways\&quot; is kinda lame. I'm saving up to see the Fantastic Four movie anyways, that and Transformers! I'll be driving Aluminus there to scare the little humans away so I can avoid long lines and crowded theatres.*<br />
 Freaky comic book nut and Hairy friggin transformer geek. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/25/2005 1:28 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(8 of 8)&nbsp;&nbsp;503.8 in reply to 503.7&nbsp;<br />
Lol Stargoyle!<br />
You are getting NUTTER!<br />
lol<br />
GECHO LOL....ACORN-FLAKES IS VERY BEAUTIFUL IN HER OWN WAY...I REALLY LIKED HER PIC</p>
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&quot;177&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>ZAGREO'S DAY</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;5/11/2005 7:25 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 3)&nbsp;&nbsp;589.1&nbsp;<br />
Today is <br />
ZAGREO'S DAY<br />
I WILL BE THE WHOLE DAY WITHOUT CLOTHES HAVING FUN WITH MY COWS AND GNOMES IN MY TEMPLE!<br />
Please! Dont touch any part of my sacred body!!!! THE2METACATS are invited to my party as representers of BASTET, the egyptian goddess!<br />
We will be saying MEOW till eternity! (I hope this message is understood, lol)<br />
EVOHÉ!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/11/2005 5:01 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 3)&nbsp;&nbsp;589.2 in reply to 589.1&nbsp;*Mark your calendars people. We can get this passed thru legistlation and have this marked as an official holiday. <br />
Can't say as the cats would be too much into hanging around a nude hispanic nutcase though, lol.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;5/12/2005 6:55 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(3 of 3)&nbsp;&nbsp;589.3 in reply to 589.2&nbsp;<br />
LMAO</p>
 
<p>{Mark your calendars, 5/11 = Zagreo Day.}</p>
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&quot;177&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>TÓTEMS IN \&quot;HÉCATE\&quot;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/19/2005 11:39 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 8)&nbsp;&nbsp;497.1&nbsp;<br />
HÉCATE<br />
<a href="http://www.geocities.com/teatrohybris">www.geocities.com/teatrohybris</a><br />
These are the animals we are using as totems in our theater play... Im gonna put the name of the actor connected with the totems (the final totem is a hybrid between the two animals... part of the theater technique).<br />
HÉCATE .... MARIÁN ÁLVAREZ<br />
SWAN<br />
CAT<br />
HIÉRAX.... JESÚS ARELLANO<br />
CENTAUR (already a hybrid)<br />
HAWK<br />
LINCEO...... CARLOS EDUARDO RODRÍGUEZ<br />
WATER DRAGON<br />
OWL<br />
PENTEO..... WILLY MARTIN<br />
WOLF<br />
TIGER<br />
ORFEO..... CHELY ESCALONA<br />
LYNX<br />
ELEPHANT</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/22/2005 3:40 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(2 of 8)&nbsp;&nbsp;497.2 in reply to 497.1&nbsp;*Looks like a new psychological construct for the method acting. It's actually used in movies alot. Catwoman, Spiderman and soem other action movie characters studied the movements of various animals to be able to seem more like them. The guy who played the T-1000 in Terminator two watched Praying Mantises, reptiles, snakes and other coldblooded critters for awhile, as well as taking various martial arts, zen, tao, that one where you move around real slow pushing the air around, I forgot the damn name..,*</p>
 
<p>It's probably called Mi pushi de nada, lol. Maybe it's toyota? </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/22/2005 6:34 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(3 of 8)&nbsp;&nbsp;497.3 in reply to 497.2&nbsp;<br />
Stargoyle:<br />
Its more than looking at the animals and their movements...Its an aproximation to the deep unconscious to find them there...They are plenty of symbolism... Its a complicated thing...more when we are using hybrids...<br />
Did I smoke marihuana???? Am I using LSD? lol<br />
Definetely our theater group is weird...</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/22/2005 6:36 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(4 of 8)&nbsp;&nbsp;497.4 in reply to 497.2&nbsp;<br />
\&quot;..as taking various martial arts, zen, tao, that one where you move around real slow pushing the air around, I forgot the damn name..,*\&quot;<br />
TAI CHI ????</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/22/2005 6:16 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(5 of 8)&nbsp;&nbsp;497.5 in reply to 497.4&nbsp;*YES! Thats the one, I couldnt think of the word for it, too tired. My second guess was \&quot;Feng Shui\&quot; but that requires pushing alot of stuff around, lol. So much work goes into your plays, are the actors kind of like your students too?*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/23/2005 10:51 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(6 of 8)&nbsp;&nbsp;497.6 in reply to 497.5&nbsp;<br />
You really got the idea!!!!<br />
They act like my students!!! But they are all professionals!<br />
Marián is another Psychologyst.<br />
Carlos Eduardo is a Geographer.<br />
Jesús is a Chemical Engineer.<br />
Willy is a Dentist.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/25/2005 3:09 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(7 of 8)&nbsp;&nbsp;497.7 in reply to 497.6&nbsp;*Verrrry professional! So many different animals in each occupation, does the dentist want to be a shark instead? lol!*</p>
 
<p>...and Robert and Joey are killer clown gangstas from Detriot... ...and the Rodeo Clown is actually creepy old Mr. Mathers from the Gorilla Milking Stables! </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/25/2005 1:30 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(8 of 8)&nbsp;&nbsp;497.8 in reply to 497.7&nbsp;<br />
LMAO<br />
You are crazy as hell!<br />
The Dentist is a well known TV actor here in Venezuela.</p>
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&quot;177&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>DIALOGUES!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ORFEO &nbsp;1/26/2005 9:05 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;505.1&nbsp;<br />
DIALOGUE 1<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
Stargoyle: - Oreo??? What are you doing here???<br />
Orfeo: - Stop calling me Oreo! Im not a cookie! Im a seriuos singer from Tracia, Greece.<br />
Stargoyle: -You look toasted like an Oreo cookie... See your nose!<br />
Orfeo: - GGRRRRR!!! You are getting on my tits!<br />
Stargoyle: -Do you have ones? Are you a Hermaphrodite?<br />
Orfeo: - GGGRRRR!!!! Nope! Im using a british expression! It means you are getting me crazy!<br />
Stargoyle: - HAHAHAHHAHAAHAH! I always knew that...ahahahha<br />
Orfeo: - You know what? You are boring to me... I prefer Metaphorm...You better keep watching and pooing ppl from the highs of that castle where you live, stupid statue!<br />
Stargoyle: - I've already pooed on your head! hahaahhhaaha.<br />
Orfeo: - Yeah...I had to take a shower... and Zag was laughing like a damn cow for the episode! You both should die!<br />
Stargoyle: - Me? Im dead!<br />
Orfeo: - Yeah...You look like a zombie.<br />
Stargoyle: - Do I have to laugh about that? Give me a break! Who's boring here?<br />
Orfeo: - Im leaving... I dont talk to statues.<br />
Stargoyle: - Its ok, Oreo... Go and sing to Zag's cows<br />
Orfeo: - WHAAAAT? You must be insane! I dont sing to cows! I sing to butterflies and bees...<br />
Stargoyle: - That sounded so gay, Oreo... and I see you are wearing a short skirt ahhaahhahahahaahahahahahahaha...Greek style? You look suspicious ahahahahaahah<br />
Orfeo: - Not funny! Im not dancing go-go music still<br />
Stargoyle: - HAHAHHAAHHAHAAHAH! You are so pathetic! Get lost!<br />
Orfeo: - Yeah...I cannot handle your bad breathe...<br />
Stargoyle: - Go away, tan maggot! Have fun...<br />
THE END</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/26/2005 9:08 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ORFEO  unread&nbsp;(2 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;505.2 in reply to 505.1&nbsp;<br />
STOP POSTING&nbsp;DIALOGUES IN MY TEMPLE, YOU FREAK!<br />
YOU SHOULD STAY AWAY FROM HERE!<br />
GRRRRR</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/26/2005 9:15 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;505.3 in reply to 505.2&nbsp;<br />
OH!!!!<br />
Stargoyle (Starman + Gargoyle) <br />
CURIOUS GUY!<br />
Edited 26/01/2005 12:19 ET ET by ZAGREO_RUFUS&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/26/2005 8:00 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ORFEO  unread&nbsp;(4 of 4)&nbsp;&nbsp;505.4 in reply to 505.3&nbsp;*By golly I think he's got it! Find a pic of a black obsidian spacemanticore and you'll be right almost exactly.*</p>
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&quot;178&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>MOVIES!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/28/2005 2:04 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.1&nbsp;<br />
PRENDIMI&nbsp; L'ANIMA<br />
Wow! Excelent movie about Carl Gustav Jung affaire with one of his patients, Sabina Spielrein...<br />
Cast (in credits order) Iain Glen.... Dr. JungEmilia Fox.... Sabina SpielreinCaroline Ducey.... Maria (as Caroline Trousselard)Craig Ferguson.... FraserJane Alexander.... Emma JungDaria Galluccio.... RenateJoanna David.... Sabina's MotherMichele Melega.... PavelAnna Tiurina.... Concierge</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/29/2005 7:23 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(2 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.2 in reply to 507.1&nbsp;*And!:<br />
Scooby-Doo as --- Pavlov's Dog! <br />
There's this hilarious scene where some rings a bell, but funnier is when all the huge churchbells go off super loud and...*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/30/2005 10:38 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(3 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.3 in reply to 507.2&nbsp;<br />
LMAO!<br />
You can be so popcornheaded!<br />
I love it! Yeah!<br />
ahahahahhahahahaah</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;2/20/2005 8:18 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(4 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.4 in reply to 507.1&nbsp;<br />
CONSTANTINE<br />
John Constantine (Keanu Reeves) is a world-travelling, mage-like misfit who investigates supernatural mysteries and the like, walking a thin line between evil and good. Constantine teams up with a female police detective, Angela (Weisz), who seeks Constantine's help while investigating the suicide-like death of her twin sister. Does it have something to do with a mysterious group called \&quot;The First of the Fallen\&quot;? And what is it about Constantine that puts him in a position where he is making deals with representatives from both Heaven and Hell? </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/20/2005 6:11 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(5 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.5 in reply to 507.4&nbsp;*It was a DAMNED good movie! Dunno about First of the Fallen, but Zag might wanna see if we remember anything about a guy named Balthazar and Mammom and any Voodoo guys named Papa Midnight, angels named Gabriel and and and damn, what else..., BUBBLE GUM!*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;2/21/2005 6:18 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(6 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.6 in reply to 507.5&nbsp;<br />
IM GONNA SEE THE MOVIE!!!!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;2/21/2005 4:38 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(7 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.7 in reply to 507.6&nbsp;you haven't even SEEN it yet?! I've lost faith in life! a little too dramatic? oops. okay, if constantine ever makes its way to canadian theatres, I'll go to see it. I'm feeling a strong need to walk the night streets and terrorize the theatre workers selling popcorn... BOO! HAHAHA! <br />
I just saw underworld. very awesome movie. I'll be hunting for whatever the sequel to that one is now. evolution. yes. most enjoyables movie. <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;2/22/2005 6:06 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(8 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.8 in reply to 507.7&nbsp;<br />
LMAO ACORNCITA!<br />
YOU CANNOT SCARE ANYONE...YOU ARE TOO SWEET FOR THAT...BUT IF YOU THINK&nbsp;ABOUT CARRY ON YOUR DOGS, PROBABLY PEOPLE WOULD THINK YOU ARE THE TERRIBLE GODDESS HECATE!<br />
WOOO HOOOOO</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;2/22/2005 6:09 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(9 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.9 in reply to 507.7&nbsp;<br />
And you made me remember when I was in Florida 1992 in SEA WORLD a teen girl saying ...<br />
POPCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORN<br />
I laughed like a damn cow about that girl selling popcorn<br />
I am an idiot. Its ok.<br />
Bye.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/22/2005 7:07 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(10 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.10 in reply to 507.6&nbsp;*You Have to see this movie, Constantine, the fate of the world depends on it. <br />
In one short breif impression I got from it, ... think of it as ... Christian Matrix! Yes, once again, Keanu is like a Neo type, where only he and a few others know the real scoop about reality and are fighting to protect us blind and naives from it. He's becoming type cast, which can be a good and a bad thing. <br />
Underworld 2 :D Yessss, I do wanna see it. Seline (Kate Beckinsdale) was way cuter in there than in VanHelsing.<br />
 Ya know we're kinda like Movie critics! We're kinda like Siskel, Ebert and some other guy! </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;2/24/2005 5:56 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(11 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.11 in reply to 507.10&nbsp;Siskel, Ebert, and some other GUY?! sigh. <br />
I noticed whilst walking around downtown eating pizza with a buddy of mine, that the theatres here ARE playing Constantine. I attempted to rope in a couple of people to go to see it with me, but have thus far failed. not fans of the whole matrix thing, I guess. BUT! I will not stop until I find somebody to go with, I may even resort to family!! hmm, my nephew would be interested... cool. I'll be seeing it this weekend, I hope! <br />
Aqrn selling popcooooooooorrn...! </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;2/24/2005 5:36 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(12 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.12 in reply to 507.11&nbsp;<br />
LMAO!!!<br />
POPCOOOORNFLAKES!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/27/2005 2:49 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(13 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.13 in reply to 507.11&nbsp;*Definitely see it. We finally rented CatWoman, Chronicles of Riddick, King Arthur and Aliens vs Predator!<br />
CatWoman, gawdzdayamn, she's hot, I'm hoping she has a sister, lol.<br />
Riddick, gawdzdayamn, I'm hoping he doesn NOT have a brother, lol, still an excellent AntiHero type, but alot of the movie is him giving up on being Totally emotionless, but still keeping his subhuman kickassedness. <br />
King Arthur I didn't watch, I've seen too many retellings and the teen cast of this one turned me off. <br />
Aliens and Predator I GOT SCREWED OUT OF!, damnit, I fell asleep right around the final parts, the good big battle scenes, and when I woke up, the better half had up and made off with them to turn them back in to the rental place! <br />
So..., I demanded a rewatch, lol, and or getting them on VDV!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;2/27/2005 3:07 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(14 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.14 in reply to 507.13&nbsp;cool. I just saw something on tv this morning about Catwoman, about it being the #1 worst movie of 2004. from <a href="http://www.themovieblog.com/archives/2005/01/the_movie_blogs_10_worst_films_of_2004.html">http://www.themovieblog.com/archives/2005/01/the_movie_blogs_10_worst_films_of_2004.html</a>... take a look! <br />
#1) Catwoman - I started planning this list the moment I walked out of the theatre. Catwoman does not only top my list as worst film of the year, but is easily the worst film Hollywood has unleashed on us unsuspecting masses since Battlefield Earth. There is nothing redeeming about this movie. The acting was terrible, the direction was an total joke, the visual effects came via 1999, the dialog was the MOST PAINFUL I'VE EVER HEARD IN A MOVIE, the plot was laughable... seriously folks, I put Catwoman in my top 5 Worst films ever made list. It really is that bad. If you hate yourself, try renting Battlefield Earth, Dr. T and the Women and Catwoman and watch them all in one night. Wow.<br />
AND, believe it or not, Halle Berry actually showed up to receive her award for worst movie of 2004! she said, that to be a good winner, you have to be a good loser. :) GO HALLE! <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;2/27/2005 3:11 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(15 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.15 in reply to 507.13&nbsp;oh yeah, and you have to see Alien versus Predator. the last of the movie is of utmost importance to see!! <br />
the Chronicles of Riddick I'd like to see. <br />
Constantine, I have yet to see. I forgot about it, and now probably won't see it until next weekend. sigh! <br />
Aqrn</p>
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&quot;178&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;{HOLD UP! Wait! Did I see that right? Craig Ferguson? Tv's latenight Mad Scotsman Craig Ferguson? I hope he's not getting naked for that one, I'll probably never see it anyway, but that movie looks either raunchy or artsy, and that fine line between those two genres is always a matter of opinion.}
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&quot;178&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>MOVIES!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/28/2005 3:39 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(16 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.16 in reply to 507.15&nbsp;*We bid our rented movies a fond farewell, but are planning to plan to rent CatWoman and AvP again sometime, if not just outright BUY the damn things. Has anyone looked into the new Christina Ricci movie \&quot;Cursed\&quot;? I'm hearing from the tv thingy in my livingroom that it's good this great that, but to me it's Christina Ricci and She's Freaky! {I likes em freaky, lol, a little difference to them keeps them distinct and p~R~R~R~R~R~R~fectly unique.} Plus it's about Werewolves!, so, I'm there if I can at all possibly be!*</p>
 
<p>prrrrfect?!? What a dink. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;3/2/2005 5:38 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(17 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.17 in reply to 507.16&nbsp;*Rented AvP again, watched it twice straight thru, still liked it, this one's a keeper. We do plan ta buy it. On a side kinda-relative note, we just got a box of Shrek Cereal, LOL! Never to old to act so young. :) Hell yeah.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/4/2005 2:49 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(18 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.18 in reply to 507.17&nbsp;Yes, I have her now, yes, she's all mine for the viewing!  Yes, I now have CATWOMAN! She looks a little freaked out though... And well she should be, I'm friggin HUGE compared to her. As for my nose right there? That's how cats say HI to eachother! Ahermm, really! Now, I go now to watch my new kitty play with a few mice, hee hee.</p>
 
<p>(MEOW, means this Hottie got a Body that I wanna get N-nice with!)</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;3/4/2005 2:49 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(19 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.19 in reply to 507.18&nbsp;<br />
haahhhahhahaahahhahh<br />
YOU ARE EXTREMELY FUNNY AND CREATIVE!!!!!<br />
ALL HAIL CATWOMAN!!!!!!<br />
ahahhhahaha<br />
MEOW!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/4/2005 3:05 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(20 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.20 in reply to 507.19&nbsp;All hail indeed, you might like it too, Zag, it has religious and mystical history wrapped up in the story. <br />
Egyptian mythology in purrrrrrrticular, lol.</p>
 
<p>(MEOW!)</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;3/4/2005 3:17 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(21 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.21 in reply to 507.20&nbsp;<br />
GODDESS<br />
BASTET OR BAST?<br />
meow</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/5/2005 12:23 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(22 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.22 in reply to 507.21&nbsp;BASTA! <br />
No, actually, isn't it both? Bast/et? Don't tellme I don't know if I worship the right goddess or not!</p>
 
<p>(Does this make me a Bastard?)</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;3/5/2005 2:29 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(23 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.23 in reply to 507.22&nbsp;<br />
LOL<br />
YOU ARE A BASTARD! LOL</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;3/5/2005 4:58 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(24 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.24 in reply to 507.16&nbsp;I have been to see \&quot;Cursed\&quot; this day, and was extremely disappointed. It wasn't an ENORMOUSLY bad movie, but it was such a DRAMA! Like, ugh! Anywho, werewolves and stuff. Kind of a cool movie, but not what I was hoping for. <br />
And HEY! Guess what! Ricci is an aquarian, and she's only six years older than me! Heheheh. We're practically the same person! Well, not really, yeah know. ... I have to go see \&quot;Monster\&quot; now, her movie just before this one. <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/5/2005 8:24 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(25 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.25 in reply to 507.24&nbsp;Was Monster the prequel? I heard it had BillyBob Thornton in it too, so I passed it up. <br />
Some actors are extremely too trendy mainstream and artificial and I let em know this by not spending any money on their weak efforts, lol. <br />
Ricci's good though, So Cursed it is at least on DVD!<br />
Our next conquest though? We're sending Aluminus to see ROBOTS! (hope they have the drive-in for this, he'll take up 4 seats otherwise)</p>
 
<p>(He's not Fat, he's just Big Metal Boned!)</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;3/6/2005 4:32 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(26 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.26 in reply to 507.25&nbsp;monster wans't a prequel, it was just the movie that ricci was in before cursed. monster has nothing to do with werewolves... I think it's something about a prostitute, that kind of kills her, um, clients... something like that. <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/7/2005 4:28 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(27 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.27 in reply to 507.26&nbsp;Dokie okie, I think I can miss out on that one, lol. <br />
I watched an oldie, but a goodie called \&quot;FREAKS\&quot; today. Black and white and very classic so the sound was horrible on it, but the visuals are something else. No special effects needed these were actual freaks. The snake man, the dodo, Joseph/Josephine the half man/half woman, midgets, dwarves and other little people, siamese twins, a giant, the human skeleton, the bearded lady, etc etc. It's real cool, but reminds me of high school, lol!</p>
 
<p>(You shoulda Seen my high school, buncha mutants..,)</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;3/7/2005 4:50 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(28 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.28 in reply to 507.27&nbsp;<br />
CAN I TELL TO THE METAPHORUM IM GOING TO MAKE A PORN FILM STARRING ME????</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/7/2005 4:34 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(29 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.29 in reply to 507.28&nbsp;Sure ya could, but who'd buy it? We have enough Sci-Fi horror movies around as it is, lol.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;3/7/2005 5:38 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(30 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.30 in reply to 507.29&nbsp;ROTFL! &lt;snickers and roars!&gt; ahahahah! whoa, sorry, that just about took my eyes out. too funny! lol. if I weren't so uncomfortably wrapped into my chair here, I'm sure I would have been on the floor, winded, and gasping for breath! lol! <br />
Aqrn</p>
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<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/7/2005 7:55 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(31 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.31 in reply to 507.29&nbsp;I'm gonna ship ya some bungee cords for your chair, lol, not for the chair, but for it's unstable inhabitant, lol.</p>
 
<p>(Fasten your seatbelts folks, it only gets weirder from here.)</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/12/2005 9:41 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(32 of 32)&nbsp;&nbsp;507.32 in reply to 507.31&nbsp;For three new DVDs in our movie collection we've added:<br />
Short Circuit, beautiful movie, lame by todays standards, but still heartwarming and well filmed. It's filmed in Astoria Oregon and that for me brings back so many memories with alot of the outside scenes. A military war robot comes t life and tries to convince humans it's alive while an armed force is in pursuit to bring it down no matter the cost. Ally Sheedy from Breakfast Club's in this and Steve Gutenberg from the police academy movies is there too. <br />
To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, omg, what a strrraaaannnnnge movie, lol! Wesley Snipes, Patrick Sleazy and John Leguiziamo star as three drag queens on a trip across the usa who break down and are stranded at a midwest hicktown kinda place, but wind up revlutoinizing people's lives with their strong personalities, humor, and fashion sense. Robin Williams cameos as John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt, the greasey little femister who arranges the travel for these three lovely ladies.<br />
Annnnnd..,<br />
What Dreams May Come, few movies can make me almostcry, but this one reaches right into your heart and squeezes you for every teardrop. Robin Williams again, but this time he's on a trip himself. In a car, in a wreck, afterlife, Heaven, Hell and back again in a quest to save the immortal soul of his suicided wife from eternal oblivion. Cuba Gooding Jr plays an angel again, no really butthis time for real, not just any good kid, but a real honest for goodingness angel. Max Von Sydow, eery scary dude, I'll let you figure out the rest, at least rent it, and stock up on Kleenex too!</p>
 
<p>(What Dreams Short Circuiting to Wong Foo?)</p>
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&quot;177&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>ZAG'S ICONS</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/15/2005 1:30 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;489.1&nbsp;<br />
In spite of&nbsp;I am a God, I wanted to share with my worshippers the people I think is very important...<br />
CARL GUSTAV JUNG</p>
 
<p>Carl Gustav Jung was born July 26, 1875, in the small Swiss village of Kessewil. His father was Paul Jung, a country parson, and his mother was Emilie Preiswerk Jung. He was surrounded by a fairly well educated extended family, including quite a few clergymen and some eccentrics as well. <br />
The elder Jung started Carl on Latin when he was six years old, beginning a long interest in language and literature -- especially ancient literature. Besides most modern western European languages, Jung could read several ancient ones, including Sanskrit, the language of the original Hindu holy books. <br />
Carl was a rather solitary adolescent, who didn't care much for school, and especially couldn't take competition. He went to boarding school in Basel, Switzerland, where he found himself the object of a lot of jealous harassment. He began to use sickness as an excuse, developing an embarrassing tendency to faint under pressure. <br />
Although his first career choice was archeology, he went on to study medicine at the University of Basel. While working under the famous neurologist Krafft-Ebing, he settled on psychiatry as his career. <br />
After graduating, he took a position at the Burghoeltzli Mental Hospital in Zurich under Eugene Bleuler, an expert on (and the namer of) schizophrenia. In 1903, he married Emma Rauschenbach. He also taught classes at the University of Zurich, had a private practice, and invented word association at this time! <br />
Long an admirer of Freud, he met him in Vienna in 1907. The story goes that after they met, Freud canceled all his appointments for the day, and they talked for 13 hours straight, such was the impact of the meeting of these two great minds! Freud eventually came to see Jung as the crown prince of psychoanalysis and his heir apparent. <br />
But Jung had never been entirely sold on Freud's theory. Their relationship began to cool in 1909, during a trip to America. They were entertaining themselves by analyzing each others' dreams (more fun, apparently, than shuffleboard), when Freud seemed to show an excess of resistance to Jung's efforts at analysis. Freud finally said that they'd have to stop because he was afraid he would lose his authority! Jung felt rather insulted. <br />
World War I was a painful period of self-examination for Jung. It was, however, also the beginning of one of the most interesting theories of personality the world has ever seen. <br />
After the war, Jung traveled widely, visiting, for example, tribal people in Africa, America, and India. He retired in 1946, and began to retreat from public attention after his wife died in 1955. He died on June 6, 1961, in Zurich. <br />
Carl Jung (pronounced yung, the \&quot;yu\&quot; like you) was a Swiss psychiatrist who for a time worked side by side with Freud, refining the practice of psychoanalysis to a precision art. He rejected a number of Freud's more questionable theories, such as the latter's infamous belief in sexual libido as the all but sole source of psychological ills. It has been stated that while Freud was a rationalist, Jung was an exacting empiricist of the highest standing. (An empiricist is a person who relies more on scientific experimentation than on strictly rational thought. In philosophy, this would be called the difference between a posteriori—deriving knowledge from experience, and a priori—rational thinking before the testing of one's hypotheses.) In truth, many of Jung's theories were partially a priori, but as far as he was able, he developed most of his concepts based on the many patients he saw on a daily basis as well as his extensive reading.<br />
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<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/16/2005 4:23 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(2 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;489.2 in reply to 489.1&nbsp;*So you're a Jungian, not Fruedian? <br />
This is a good idea for a post, talking about mentors, heroes, favorite people and all that. I'd have to nominate George Carlin, Howard Stern, Weird Al Yankovic, Gowan, Rob and Spider Zombie and The Undertaker, lol. <br />
Does this make me weird? Well, I got news for ya, I aint listed them all yet, that's just a part of it, just a part. Yes, there's more, much more.*</p>
 
<p>The guy all the ladies wanna run away from and the guy all the men want to run away. <br />
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From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/16/2005 6:12 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(3 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;489.3 in reply to 489.2&nbsp;<br />
Zagreo is totally Jungian!!!! Freud is just for robots!!! lol<br />
I was laughing like a damn cow reading your icons... and yes, bro, YOU ARE WEIRD! ahhaahahaahahahaahahahah<br />
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From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;1/16/2005 6:26 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(4 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;489.4 in reply to 489.3&nbsp;*Well, if THAT aint the pot calling the kettle black, lol, Back At Ya!*</p>
 
<p>Yes, I am Aware that I am Unaware!  GuArDiAn GaRgOyLe of The Metaphorum! <br />
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From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/16/2005 6:29 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(5 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;489.5 in reply to 489.2&nbsp;<br />
MADONNA<br />
After a star reaches a certain point, it's easy to forget what they became famous for and concentrate solely on their persona. Madonna is such a star. Madonna rocketed to stardom so quickly in 1984 that it obscured most of her musical virtues. <br />
Appreciating her music became even more difficult as the decade wore on, as discussing her lifestyle became more common than discussing her music. However, one of Madonna's greatest achievements is how she manipulated the media and the public with her music, her videos, her publicity, and her sexuality. Arguably, Madonna was the first female pop star to have complete control of her music and image.<br />
Madonna moved from her native Michigan to New York in 1977, with dreams of becoming a ballet dancer. She studied with choreographer Alvin Ailey and modeled. In 1979, she became part of the Patrick Hernandez Revue, a disco outfit who had the hit \&quot;Born to Be Alive.\&quot; She traveled to Paris with Hernandez; it was there that she met Dan Gilroy, who would soon become her boyfriend. Upon returning to New York, the pair formed the Breakfast Club, a pop/dance group. Madonna originally played drums for the band, but she soon became the lead singer. In 1980, she left the band and formed Emmy with her former boyfriend, drummer Stephen Bray. Soon, Bray and Madonna broke off from the group and began working on some dance/disco-oriented tracks. A demo tape of these tracks worked its way to Mark Kamins, a New York-based DJ/producer. Kamins directed the tape to Sire Records, who signed the singer during 1982. <br />
Kamins produced Madonna's first single, \&quot;Everybody,\&quot; which became a club and dance hit at the end of 1982; her second single, 1983's \&quot;Physical Attraction,\&quot; was another club hit. In June of 1983, she had her third club hit with the bubbly \&quot;Holiday,\&quot; which was written by Jellybean Benitez. Madonna's self-titled debut album was released in September of 1983; \&quot;Holiday\&quot; became her first Top 40 hit the following month. \&quot;Borderline\&quot; became her first Top Ten hit in March of 1984, beginning a remarkable string of 17 consecutive Top Ten hits. While \&quot;Lucky Star\&quot; was climbing to number four, Madonna began working on her first starring role in a feature film, Susan Seidelman's Desperately Seeking Susan.<br />
Madonna's second album, the Niles Rodgers-produced Like a Virgin, was released at the end of 1984. The title track hit number one in December, staying at the top of the charts for six weeks; it was the start of a whirlwind year for the singer. During 1985, Madonna became an international celebrity, selling millions of records on the strength of her stylish, sexy videos, and forceful personality. After \&quot;Material Girl\&quot; became a number two hit in March, Madonna began her first tour, supported by the Beastie Boys. \&quot;Crazy for You\&quot; became her second number one single in May. Desperately Seeking Susan was released in July, becoming a box-office hit; it also prompted a planned video release of A Certain Sacrifice, a low-budget erotic drama she filmed in 1979. A Certain Sacrifice wasn't the only embarrassing skeleton in the closet dragged into the light during the summer of 1985 -- both Playboy and Penthouse published nude photos of Madonna that she posed for in 1977. Nevertheless, her popularity continued unabated, with thousands of teenage girls adopting her sexy appearance, being dubbed \&quot;Madonna Wannabes.\&quot; In August, she married actor Sean Penn; the couple had a rocky marriage that ended in 1989. <br />
Madonna began collaborating with Patrick Leonard at the beginning of 1986; Leonard would co-write most of her biggest hits in the '80s, including \&quot;Live to Tell,\&quot; which hit number one in June of 1986. A more ambitious and accomplished record than her two previous albums, True Blue was released the following month, to both more massive commercial success (it was a number one in both the U.S. and the U.K., selling over five million copies in America alone) and critical acclaim. \&quot;Papa Don't Preach\&quot; became her fourth number one hit in the U.S. While her musical career was thriving, her film career took a savage hit with the November release of Shanghai Surprise. Starring Madonna and Sean Penn, the comedy received terrible reviews, which translated into disastrous box-office returns. <br />
At the beginning of 1987, she had her fifth number one single with \&quot;Open Your Heart,\&quot; the third number one from True Blue alone. The title cut from the soundtrack of her third feature film, Who's That Girl?, was another chart-topping hit, although the film itself was another box-office bomb. 1988 was a relatively quiet year for Madonna, as she spent the first half of the year acting in David Mamet's Speed the Plow on Broadway. In the meantime, she released the remix album You Can Dance. After withdrawing the divorce papers she filed at the beginning of 1988, she divorced Penn at the beginning of 1989. <br />
Like a Prayer, released in the spring of 1989, was her most ambitious and far-reaching album, incorporating elements of pop, rock, and dance. It was another number one hit and launched the number-one title track, and \&quot;Express Yourself,\&quot; \&quot;Cherish,\&quot; and \&quot;Keep It Together,\&quot; three more Top Ten hits. In April 1990, she began her massive Blonde Ambition tour, which ran throughout the entire year. \&quot;Vogue\&quot; became a number one hit in May, setting the stage for her co-starring role in Warren Beatty's Dick Tracy; it was her most successful film appearance since Desperately Seeking Susan. Madonna released a greatest-hits album, The Immaculate Collection, at the end of the year. It featured two new songs, including the number one single \&quot;Justify My Love,\&quot; which sparked another controversy with its sexy video; the second new song, \&quot;Rescue Me,\&quot; became the highest-debuting single by a female artist in U.S. chart history, entering the charts at number 15. Truth or Dare, a documentary of the Blonde Ambition tour, was released to positive reviews and strong ticket sales during the spring of 1991. <br />
Madonna returned to the charts in the summer of 1992 with the number one \&quot;This Used to Be My Playground,\&quot; a single featured in the film A League of Their Own, which featured the singer in a small part. Later that year, Madonna released Sex, an expensive, steel-bound soft-core pornographic book that featured hundreds of erotic photographs of herself, several models, and other celebrities -- including Isabella Rossellini, Big Daddy Kane, Naomi Campbell, and Vanilla Ice -- as well as selected prose. Sex received scathing reviews and enormous negative publicity, yet that didn't stop the accompanying album, Erotica, from selling over two million copies. Bedtime Stories, released two years later, was a more subdued affair than Erotica. Initially, it didn't chart as impressively, prompting some critics to label her a has-been...[Message truncated]<br />
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OLIVIA&nbsp; NEWTON-JOHN<br />
Olivia Newton John was Born in Cambridge, England in 1948, she was the youngest child of a Professor named Brin Newton-John and her German born mother Irene daughter of Nobel Prize winning physicist Max Born. Despite the academic background Olivia only had an interest for music and singing. <br />
At the age of 5 years old Olivia moved to Melbourne, Australia with her family. When she was 15 she started an all-girl group called Sol Four. Later that year she entered a poplular talent quest tv show called \&quot;Sing, Sing, Sing\&quot; hosted by Johnny O'Keefe, winning this contest she earned herself a trip to London. By 1963, Olivia Newton John was appearing on the local daytime TV shows and weekly pop programs in Australia. <br />
Olivia met her lifelong friends, Melbourne born Pat Carroll and John Farrar on the \&quot;Go Show\&quot;. The following year she went to London, where she was joined by her friend Pat (who later married John Farrar). They toured Europe as a duo act, they appeared on BBC television and the cabaret circuit and played in nightclubs and American service bases until Pat's visa ran out so she had to return to Australia. Breaking the duo up and leaving Olivia to make her first single with Decca Records in 1966, a version of Jackie DeShannon's \&quot;Till You Say You'll Be Mine.\&quot; In 1971, Bruce Welch of The Shadows co-produced her cover of Bob Dylan's \&quot;If Not For You,\&quot; with her Australian friend, producer/songwriter, John Farrar, who she continues to collaborate with today. <br />
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\&quot;Let Me Be There\&quot; her debut U.S album in 1973 on MCA Records produced her first top ten single of the same name, Tthe Academy Of Country Music honored Oliva as the Most Promising Female Vocalist and a Grammy Award as Best Country Vocalist. <br />
Just before she moved to the United States to build upon her burgeoning success there, Olivia represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974. The number she sang, which was selected by a poll of TV viewers, was a terrible song called \&quot;Long Live Love\&quot;, and together with a long flowing baby-blue dress, turned out to be a disaster. Olivia was up against stiff competition, as ABBA stole the show with a barnstorming performance of their song \&quot;Waterloo\&quot;, which launched their international career. Olivia came in a distant fourth. <br />
Olivia left England for America in 1975 to promote her next album \&quot;Have You Never Been Mellow\&quot;. The title song charted at #1 and her next single from the album, \&quot;Please Mr Please\&quot;, reached #3. This was the start of a long list of hits which continued throughout the 70s. Olivia became a regular on the TV show \&quot;Midnight Special\&quot;, and in 1976 she had her own TV special on ABC called \&quot;A Very Special Olivia Newton -John\&quot;. <br />
Soft ballads were Olivia's strong suit, and she rattled off a string of albums, including, \&quot;Clearly Love\&quot;, \&quot;Come On Over\&quot;, \&quot;Don't Stop Believin\&quot;, and \&quot;Making A Good Thing Better\&quot;. She toured Japan in 1976 and a concert was recorded as a live album titled \&quot;Love Performance\&quot;. <br />
This proved to be only the beginning of a very exciting career. Her countless successes include three more Grammys, numerous Country Music Awards, American Music Awards and Peoples Choice Awards, five #1 hits including \&quot;Physical,\&quot; which topped the charts for ten consecutive weeks, and 15 top 10 singles. In 1978, her co-starring role with John Travolta in \&quot;Grease\&quot; catapulted Olivia into super-stardom. This film led to the production of the most successful movie musical soundtrack in history, featuring the duets \&quot;You're The One That I Want\&quot; and \&quot;Summer Nights,\&quot; with Travolta, as well as her mega-hit, \&quot;Hopelessly Devoted To You.\&quot; The film was re-released worldwide in 1998 in celebration of it's 20th anniversary to even more acclaim, a true testament to it's timeless quality. Her other film credits include \&quot;Xanadu,\&quot; \&quot;Two Of A Kind,\&quot; \&quot;It's My Party,\&quot; and recently the independent feature, \&quot;Sordid Lives.\&quot; She followed that success, by co-starring with her daughter, Chloe, in the Showtime movie, \&quot;The Wilde Girls.\&quot; Clearly following in her mother's footsteps, Chloe has performed on stage with Olivia during her last two tours. <br />
Olivia's public appeal has proved to be equally timeless. Her career has spanned more than three decades and she is still a vibrant, creative individual that is adored by fans across the world. Throughout her career, the much-loved star, who danced with Gene Kelly in \&quot;Xanadu,\&quot; hosted the popular internationally syndicated \&quot;Wild Life\&quot; television show, was bestowed an O.B.E. (Order Of The British Empire) by Queen Elizabeth in 1979, has held many humanitarian causes close to her heart, particularly since the birth of her daughter Chloe in 1986. She served as Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations Environment Programme and in 1991, the Colette Chuda Environmental Fund/CHEC (Children's Health Environ-mental Coalition) was founded after the tragic death of Chloe's best friend from a rare childhood cancer, with Olivia serving as National Spokesperson for ten years. Her steadfast devotion and shared commitment to CHEC's mission and goals enabled the organization to receive worldwide attention and support. <br />
Her charmed life has not been without it's share of upset. In the 90's, Olivia successfully overcame her own battle with breast cancer, which inspired her self-penned and produced album, \&quot;GAIA,\&quot; her most personal album reflecting upon her experiences with cancer. She used these experiences to gain greater self-awareness and became a positive inspiration to millions of people battling cancer. As a breast cancer survivor, Olivia has become increasingly well known and respected for talking openly about her battle with breast cancer and for promoting public awareness of the importance of early detection. Her personal victory against cancer led her to announce her partnership with the Austin &amp; Repatriation Medical Centre and the creation of the \&quot;Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre\&quot; (ONJCC) on the Austin Campus in her hometown, Melbourne, Australia. The ONJCC will provide a comprehensive range of services and facilities for cancer treatment, education, training and research. Olivia continues to give back to the community generously and has been acknowledged many times by charitable and environmental organizations for her ongoing efforts, among them: the American Red Cross, the Environmental Media Association, the Women's Guild of Cedar's Sinai Medical Center, the Rainforest Alliance and Concept Cure. <br />
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LYNDA CARTER<br />
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Lynda Carter is 5'9\&quot; tall and of Irish/Hispanic descent. She is the youngest of three siblings (one brother and one sister) and started performing as a singer with the band 'The Relatives' during high school. She later joined 'The Garfin Gathering with Lynda Carter' for more exposure. The act opened at the Sahara Hotel Lounge in Las Vegas for three months. Ms. Carter won the title of Miss USA representing her home state of Arizona in 1973. As a result she also earned the opportunity to star in a film (\&quot;Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw\&quot; with Marjo Gortner). She was cast as \&quot;Wonder Woman\&quot; in 1975, beating out the likes of Loni Anderson and Jaclyn Smith. Ms. Carter released a solo album entitled 'Portrait' in May 1978. She has two children (a boy and a girl) with her second husband, attorney Robert Altman (29 January 1984 - present). Her first husband was theatrical agent Ron Samuels (28 May 1977 - 1982, divorced). She created the company Potomac Productions of Sherman Oaks, CA which produced, among other films, \&quot;Lightning in a Bottle.\&quot; <br />
According to \&quot;CELEBRITY SLEUTH\&quot; magazine, the measurements of Ms. Carter's 'Wonder Woman' costume were 37 1/2C-25-35.<br />
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The epitome of the word \&quot;statuesque,\&quot; brunette, big blue-eyed, and 6' tall Lynda Carter was once considered one of the most beautiful women in the western world. Born and raised in Phoenix, AZ, Carter's height caused considerable awkwardness in high school. Friends encouraged her to become a performer; she began studying voice and by the time she graduated, she was named her school's most talented student. She briefly attended Arizona State University, but dropped out to become a professional singer and tour the country with several rock groups. By 1972, Carter had returned home and entered a local beauty pageant. She won and went on to win the title of Miss World-USA. After that, Carter studied acting in New York. She started her career in television making guest appearances on such shows as Starsky and Hutch, but Carter did not become famous until winning the title role of Wonder Woman in 1975. The Wonder Woman shows originally started out as specials on the ABC network, but by 1976 had been turned into a series. The network canceled the show after one season and it was picked up by CBS and aired there for a few years. When the series ended, she had a somewhat successful career as a Las Vegas entertainer. She also continues to occasionally appear in television movies and as a series guest star. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide.<br />
BEAUTIFUL AS HELL!<br />
Edited 23/01/2005 14:36 ET ET by ZAGREO_RUFUS&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;rom:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/23/2005 11:31 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(8 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;489.8 in reply to 489.1&nbsp;<br />
DONNA SUMMER<br />
I spent many of my teen age listening to her music...<br />
Donna Summer was the Queen of Disco in the 1970s with a pop/dance/rock sound that was a hybrid of American soul and European synthesizer based music. Summer's musical career was launched on stage in Munich, Germany, in productions of Hair and Porgy &amp; Bess. In Germany, she hooked up with producers, Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte, and delivered the orgasmic \&quot;Love to Love You Baby\&quot; which brought her worldwide fame. Summer was the first female artist to garner back-to-back multiplatinum double albums and the first female artist to incorporate synthesizers as well as the first artist to create an extended play song. Musically, she diversified into pop and rock, while career-wise, she appeared in the disco dud, THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY, for which the song, \&quot;Last Dance\&quot; won a Best Song Oscar, as well as numerous American TV music specials. Her career zenithed in 1980 with the release of the critically-acclaimed record, THE WANDERER, a diverse fusion of rock and dance which is still considered to be the forerunner of such range of artists as Billy Idol, Whitney Houston and Alanis Morrisette. But soon after 1980, Summer announced that she was a born-again Christian. She was then accused of making anti-gay comments, which were later proven to be false, which brought a worldwide boycott of her music in dance clubs. Summer returned to the Top of the Pop charts in in the late 80s and early 90s with various dance hits. She recently ended her longtime association with Polygram and moved to Nashville to work on country music and to pursue her other passion, painting. In 1998, she won a Grammy for Best Dance Single and has plans to launch a Broadway musical, Ordinary Girl, based on her life.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;2/6/2005 10:06 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(9 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;489.9 in reply to 489.1&nbsp;<br />
LINKIN PARK<br />
I MUST RECOGNIZE THEY ARE VERY SPECIAL ON STAGE!!!!<br />
THE LEAD SINGER IS AMAZING!!!!<br />
&nbsp;<br />
Edited 06/02/2005 13:11 ET ET by ZAGREO_RUFUS&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;2/6/2005 4:28 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(10 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;489.10 in reply to 489.9&nbsp;[Chester]<br />
I wanna be in another place, I hate when you say you dont understand, I wanna be in the energy, right with the enemy, a place for my head.<br />
[Mike]<br />
I watch how the moon sits in the sky on a dark night, shining with the light from the sun, the sun doesnt give light to the moon, assuming the moons gonna owe it one, and makes think of how you act to me, you do favors that rapidly, you just turn around and start asking me about things you want back from me, Im sick of the tension, sick of the hunger, sick of you acting like I owe you this, find another place to feed your greed, while I find a place to rest, Im sick of the tension, sick of the hunger, sick of you acting like I oweyou this, find another place to feed your greed, while I find a place to rest.<br />
[Chester]<br />
I wanna be in another place, I hate when you say you dont understand, I wanna be in the energy, right with the enemy, a place for my head. I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna<br />
[Zion]<br />
Two, Two, Three, Three, Ya, Ya, Ya, Gimme ???<br />
[Chester]<br />
I wanna be in another place, I hate when you say you dont understand, I wanna be in the energy, right with the enemy, a place for my head. You try to get the best of me, go away, go away, go away, you try to take the best of me, go away, you try to take the best of me, go away, you try to take the best of me, go away, you try to take the best of me, go away, you try to take the best of me, go away, you try to take the best of me, go away, you try to take the best of me, go away, you try to take the best of me, go away, you try to take the best of me. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;2/7/2005 5:27 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(11 of 11)&nbsp;&nbsp;489.11 in reply to 489.9&nbsp;and for folks less familiar with Linkin Park than we, Chester Bennington is the lovely dude with the tattoos on his arms in the lower pic, the blonde in the upper. zion is not one of the band members. zion, what/whoever that is, was only featured in the reanimated album. BOO REMIXES! <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>&nbsp;<br />
{Sorry Zag too many truncates, if you want to do the full articles that's alrighty but I'm in a crunch for time making sure at least the bulk goods make it over.}</p>
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&quot;179&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>GANESHA...A NEW FRIEND OF MINE</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;4/30/2005 10:28 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;583.1&nbsp;<br />
GANESHA<br />
Dare me to ignore my new friend and I will kill many ppl for him!<br />
(I sounded so agressive! lol)</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;4/30/2005 3:03 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(2 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;583.2 in reply to 583.1&nbsp;*LoL why does he look like a chubby Micheal Jackson with a trunk, jk, LoL!*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;5/1/2005 10:04 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(3 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;583.3 in reply to 583.2&nbsp;<br />
YOU ARE EVIL! GANESHA IS SACRED! MICHAEL JACKSON??? GIVE ME A BREAK!!!!<br />
DAMN BOBO!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;WhiteJade &nbsp;5/9/2005 3:46 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(4 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;583.4 in reply to 583.3&nbsp;All hail the mighty Ganesha, remover of obstacles and bringer of luck!<br />
&nbsp;<br />
Jade</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;5/11/2005 7:19 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;WhiteJade &nbsp;(5 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;583.5 in reply to 583.4&nbsp;<br />
ALL HAIL TO JADE FOR WRITING THIS!<br />
GANESHA BLESS YOU!</p>
 
<p>{Zagreo went through a long Ganesha phase awhile back, it was all that Yoga I think lol.}</p>
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&quot;179&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>YOGA...GANESHA...</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;5/11/2005 7:28 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;590.1&nbsp;<br />
BUY ME THIS T-SHIRT!<br />
I WON'T GIVE IT TO&nbsp;YOU!!!<br />
&nbsp;<br />
Do it, Metaphorm!<br />
(IM CRAZY TODAY, lol)</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/30/2005 1:59 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(2 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;590.2 in reply to 590.1&nbsp;Buy it yourself, lol, you probably make more money than me anyway. You're the famous actor down south, go for it. <br />
How's Yoga going anyways? Have they tied you into a french braid yet? lol.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;5/30/2005 8:22 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;590.3 in reply to 590.2&nbsp;LOL...IM NOT MADONNA DOING YOGA! I PREFER TO EAT A YOGURT!&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6/6/2005 5:44 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(4 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;590.4 in reply to 590.3&nbsp;Don't just stand there let's get to it, strike a pose there's nothing to it, Voga... Vo vo vo Voga. Madonna Yoga? There's no way I can possibly Voga in a manly way, so I have to refuse to, nope sorry, keep ya vogurt cups to yourself people. I'm sticking to Horror Metal, black candles, bubble tape, ginger ale, and Moshing, ty.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;6/8/2005 3:04 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(5 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;590.5 in reply to 590.4&nbsp;*Big thanks to Zagreo for more info on this, we had ta have more than some odd looking t-shirt, lol* <br />
E-mail message <br />
Subject: OMG GAM GANAPATAYE NAMAH <br />
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OM GAM GANAPATAYE NAMAH<br />
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Another special mantra is Aum Gam Ganapataye Namah. This is Lord Ganesha's mula (\&quot;root\&quot;) mantra. It is also known as His bija mantra, for it combines Ganesha's bija (\&quot;seed\&quot;) sound, \&quot;gam,\&quot; with the phrase, \&quot;Praise be to Ganapati.\&quot; <br />
This mantra is used for yoga sadhana in which we invoke Ganesha and merge ourself with His supreme knowledge and peace. These mantra&nbsp;is not harmful if mispronounced, as sometimes happens, though&nbsp;it should be sounded as properly as possible to be most effective. Most importantly,&nbsp;it must be chanted at the same time each day, and this means exactly the same time, for full devonic support.<br />
When the ganas and devas of Lord Ganesha are finally attracted to the home shrine, the room will feel filled with actinodic energy even if it is a closet or a small sacred alcove. The energy will come out of seeming nowhere into the room. This feeling indicates that Ganesha's ganas are present, eager and willing to do whatever they can to maintain shanti, peace, within the home and bind the family together. Nothing bad, hurtful or harmful will ever be performed by them, even if fervently prayed for. Only good and goodness will be their actions. They do not condone revenge. They do not deny anything to anyone who is within dharma's calling. And they do work within the prarabdha karmas of each individual within the family. <br />
Theirs is a calculated job in doing what they have to do to maintain family togetherness, even at great distances.<br />
These ganas are numbered in the trillions, and they are available in every home to serve the devout. <br />
Today in China, Japan and nearly every country of the world they work to improve family togetherness, for this is their mission, given to them, detail by detail, by our loving Ganesha. <br />
Because of them, family life goes smoothly, protection is immanent, immediate, and all members of the family enjoy the secure vibration of being bound in love, good feelings for one and all and support for each other by every other member. This intricate working of the pranas within the home is what the ganas of our Lord do tirelessly day after day, year after year, generation after generation. By doing so they earn their rewards within the heaven of heavens. After all, humans are tribal and don't do well on their own, unless they are mature, renunciate sannyasins of austere orders who thrive on their own bliss. It is Ganesha's ganas who keep the extended families together, perpetuating the wealth from generation to generation, on into the future of futures. Invoke Lord Ganesha through the proper sadhanas the same time each day, and He will send his ganas to reward you. Feed them milk and honey and all things sweet, placed upon your altar. This will be pleasing and considered a reward for good works well performed for you, your family and other loved ones.<br />
*And now see this is why Zag's coming to the phorum tied up and braided into pretzel shapes, but still so at peace with everything, lol.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;6/9/2005 7:51 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;590.6 in reply to 590.4&nbsp;<br />
YOU NEED URGENT PSYCHOLOGYCAL COUNSELLING!!!!<br />
LMAO...<br />
VOGA jajajajaajajajajaj<br />
You need a good Psychiatrist! ajjaajajaja</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6/9/2005 6:09 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(7 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;590.7 in reply to 590.6&nbsp;heheh, If it aint broke don't try to fix it, I might be crazy but it works for me, most times. <br />
You sent Stargoyle some info on Ganesha Destruct? It was short and hispanic, kinda like you jk, heheheh, but it wasn't quite enough to translate. What was it about anyways?</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;6/11/2005 6:45 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(8 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;590.8 in reply to 590.7&nbsp;It was a good info about this God.... Really cool!&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6/12/2005 6:59 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(9 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;590.9 in reply to 590.8&nbsp;Goob job that.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6/13/2005 2:23 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(10 of 10)&nbsp;&nbsp;590.10 in reply to 590.9&nbsp;SENIOR DRESS CODE<br />
Many of us \&quot;Old Folks\&quot; (those over 40, WAY over 40 or hovering near 40) are quite confused about how we should present ourselves. We're unsure about the kind of image we are projecting and whether or not we are correct as we try to conform to current fashions. <br />
Despite what you may have seen on the streets, the following combinations DO NOT go together and should be avoided:<br />
1. A nose ring and bifocals<br />
2. Spiked hair and bald spots<br />
3. A pierced tongue and dentures<br />
4. Miniskirts and support hose<br />
5. Ankle bracelets and corn pads<br />
6. Speedo's and cellulite<br />
7. A belly button ring and a gall bladder surgery scar<br />
8. Unbuttoned disco shirts and a heart monitor<br />
9. Midriff shirts and a midriff bulge<br />
10. Bikinis and liver spots<br />
11. Short shorts and varicose veins<br />
12. Inline skates and a walker<br />
And last, but not least . . . my personal favorite:<br />
13. Thongs and Depends <br />
And This is why I am Not getting you that goofy Ganesha Shirt Zag, you gotta start leaning toward wearing Plaids, Argyles, golf shirts, bowling shoes, wool sweaters {sweaters in venezuela, jajaja, that'll melt him for sure} and those nasty dark greenbrown socks, lol. Grow a beard, smoke a pipe, talk about the stock market and politics alot, you're old enough to now be someone's uncle, lol.</p>
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&quot;179&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>GAYATRI MANTRA</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;5/18/2005 7:52 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;592.1&nbsp;<br />
\&quot;Gayatri Mantra\&quot;<br />
\&quot;OM  <br />
Bhurbhuvas Suvaha;  <br />
Thath Savitur Varenyam  <br />
Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi;  <br />
Dhiyo yo nah prachodayath\&quot; <br />
English Translation<br />
Throughout all of existence<br />
\&quot;That\&quot; essential nature<br />
illuminating existence is the <br />
Adorable One.<br />
May all beings perceive with subtle intellect<br />
the magnificent brilliance of enlightened awareness. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;5/18/2005 7:54 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(2 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;592.2 in reply to 592.1&nbsp;<br />
The power of the Gayatri mantra and the initiation<br />
The Gayatri is the gem of the BodhiSacha.<br />
It is a jewel among the treasures that our Guru and the Sacha lineage have handed down from generation to generation. To be initiated into this sacred mantra is a great privilege. The sound or even the thought of the Gayatri's verse sets grace in action. Those who are called by her are initiated into her power by the Master.<br />
The balanced qualities of the Mantra<br />
The Gayatri is a perfectly balanced mantra, yin and yang. The body or text of the Gayatri Mantra is feminine, and her message or invocation is masculine. Gayatri is the mother of the Vedas and this means the mother of all knowledge. She appeals to the masculine Savitur, which is said to be the radiance of perception and intelligence. This radiance, which is everywhere and in every experience, is likened to the radiance of our solar sun. In other words, all of the knowledge of the intricate ways of existence is contained within the syllables of the mantra and so too is the means and vehicle with which to go beyond knowledge as well.<br />
Gayatri Mantra's vibrational influence on the physical body.<br />
Silently thinking or speaking or chanting the Gayatri Mantra influences the **physical body, clears the emotional body, leads one to the inner heart. The Gayatri stimulates and facilitates insightfulness and awakening to the Truth within all.<br />
Our ***energy centers, levels and rhythms are activated by the measure of breaths that are drawn in through the nostrils and released during recitation of the Gayatri Mantra, (even during silent repetition). This balances electromagnetic rhythm and energy currents in the body with prana. Prana is an undetectable life force energy, similar to orgone. During recitation, all elements of the mantra are in use; even the breath is a precision instrument. It all works together, like an orchestra and the Conductor. The breath, voice, meditation and intention efficiently and effortlessly function (like the sun shines).<br />
* The Vedas are ancient (from beginning-less time) scriptures that reveal the secrets of life and the way to live it in accord with the entire universe.<br />
** Not only the well-known chakra system but all energy and rejuvenating centers are activated by the sound of the Gayatri.<br />
***The mantra works in a multitude of ways, which align the energies, magnetic currents, biochemistry and brainwave patterns on a very subtle level. Immediately or in time, one will notice the wonderful effect.<br />
By chanting the Gayatri Mantra, the mantra itself reveals the teachings within it. The Gayatri is flawless and whole. The Gayatri Mantra regenerates unobstructed perception in the same way that crops are renewed. For example, wind carries seeds onto the terrain. In time, wild flowers and wheat inherit the fields. Again and again an unobstructed flow, season after season. The earth propagates her released seeds and in turn the seeds flourish and produce another generation. The mantra works like that. Gayatri's meaning is the good season that prospers the Earth. Fruit comes forth again and again. Gayatri is like the power in the sun. How can we really speak about such a thing, is it comprehensible at all? Any definition that you hear can be compared to one grain of sand upon infinite shores. A definition can never indicate the immense significance and intensity of this mantra.<br />
I feel a kind of magic chanting the Gayatri mantra. Why are the Sanskrit language and this mantra so strong?<br />
Remember that this explanation is not even a fraction of the profound possibilities lying in the secret recesses of this mantra. The Gayatri Mantra aligns precisely balanced energies, unobstructed and distinct, to generate currents, which act like lasers. Intoning a true pitch, word and meter (Sanskrit) translates sound waves, one retrogressing into another. You can visualize a still pond and as a pebble touches the surface on its way to the bottom, rings are formed. If you watch these rings for a while you would see them moving out and in at the same time. This is an illustration and not truly the pattern of Gayatri's yantra but it gives you an idea. The mantra's potency becomes more and more rarefied until it reaches a frequency that carries the inherent message within the mantra to its proper place. These sound vibrations are encoded in electromagnetic waves. They rarefy to finer and finer frequencies until no frequent vibration or information is detectable. Though no frequency is detected, information is still present (like in the case of homeopathy) on the subtlest level. The more refined the mantra frequency moves into the field of sound, the greater its power. This is true for enlightenment as well. A very subtle perception can powerfully awaken you to the \&quot;Truth\&quot;. The Gayatri's message speaks of being deeply focused on that which illumines the whole of consciousness, and ultimately realizing enlightenment. Its reference is plural and impersonal. The mantra when chanted properly is indeed magical. It's a beauty. It is a joy.<br />
This jeweled Gayatri Initiation is a privilege for us.<br />
There was once a time when the Gayatri Mantra was not spoken outwardly, it was repeated only in silence or whispered on the tip of the tongue. This method of chanting is a very subtle and powerful way to repeat the mantra. There was a time when women did not chant the mantra. There was also a time when only the *Brahmin priests and no others chanted the Gayatri Mantra.<br />
It seems that the change came when the world events began to turn towards a darker time. Now millions of men and women from every walk of life repeat and chant this beautiful and powerfully precision invocation. Because of its universal appeal and content, this mantra cannot rightfully be associated with a particular religion. The Hindus...[Message truncated]<br />
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<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;5/18/2005 7:58 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(3 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;592.3 in reply to 592.1&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;5/18/2005 2:58 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(4 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;592.4 in reply to 592.3&nbsp;GAYATRI MANTRA <br />
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GAYATRI MANTRA<br />
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Om Bhur Buvah svaha&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Oh Fuerzas Divinas en los tres <br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thath savithur varenyam&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mundo de Esplendorosa fuerza <br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bhargo devasya dhimahi&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; que está en el Sol&nbsp; sobre la que <br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dhiyo yonah prachodayat&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; estoy meditando para que <br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; promueva y sostenga mi <br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; inteligencia y destrezas .<br />
GAYATRI<br />
El sabio Viswamitra descubrió el mantra llamado Gayatri, que se dirige a la energía del Sol, Surya.&nbsp; Este mantra tiene una potencialidad infinita.&nbsp; Es una fórmula vibrante.&nbsp;Posee inmensos poderes, poderes que son realmente asombrosos, porque el Sol es la deidad que lo preside.&nbsp; Los estudiosos del Ramayana saben que el mismo sabio Viswamitra fue quien inició a Rama en los misterios de la adoración del Sol por medio del mantra Aditya Hridayam.&nbsp; El Gayatri le permitió a Viswamitra usar extraordinarias armas que se inclinaban ante su voluntad cuando el mantra se repetía con fe... <br />
En el himno Gayatri , que se halla en los Vedas, recitado tres veces al día por millones de&nbsp; personas, se pide por el despertar de la inteligencia para que al brillar como el sol en el cenit, la niebla del engaño quede destruida. Entonces las olas de indecisión y decisión que confunden, contradicen y enredan quedan&nbsp; aplacadas... <br />
El mantra Gayatri es la oración universal contenida en los Vedas, las escrituras más antiguas del hombre.&nbsp; <br />
Va dirigido a la Divinidad inmanente y trascendente, a la que se le ha dado el nombre de Savita, que significa \&quot;aquello de lo cual todo nace\&quot;.&nbsp; Se puede considerar que el Gayatri tiene tres partes:&nbsp; alabanza, meditación y oración.&nbsp; Primero la Divinidad es alabada, después se medita sobre ella con reverencia y, finalmente, se hace un llamado a la Divinidad para que despierte y fortalezca el intelecto, la facultad discernidora del hombre . <br />
El Gayatri es considerado como vedasara&nbsp; o la esencia de los Vedas.&nbsp; Veda significa conocimiento, y la oración fomenta y agudiza la facultad que produce el conocimiento.&nbsp; En realidad, los cuatro &nbsp;mahavakyas &nbsp;o axiomas divinos que contienen los cuatro Vedas están incluidos en este mantra. <br />
&nbsp; Generalmente se repite el Gayatri al amanecer, al mediodía y al anochecer.&nbsp; Pero Dios está más allá del tiempo, y si hablamos del amanecer, y el anochecer, se debe a nuestras limitaciones.&nbsp; Cuando nos alejamos del sol, es el anochecer; cuando vamos hacia la luz del sol es el amanecer, así que no tienen&nbsp; que estar atados por estos tres puntos del tiempo para recitar su oración.&nbsp; Puede ser repetida siempre y en todas partes, sólo que uno tiene que asegurarse de que la mente esté pura.&nbsp; Yo les aconsejaría a ustedes, los jóvenes, que la reciten cuando se estén bañando.&nbsp; No canten canciones vulgares y profanas&nbsp; como las que se cantan en las películas.&nbsp; Reciten el Gayatri.&nbsp; Cuando se bañan, están aseando su cuerpo; hagan que su mente e intelecto también se limpie.&nbsp; Propóngase repetirlo cuando se bañen, así como antes de cada comida, cuando se despierten y cuando se vayan a acostar.&nbsp; Y también repitan \&quot;shanti\&quot; (paz) tres veces al final, porque esa repetición dará paz a las tres entidades de ustedes: cuerpo, mente y alma. &nbsp; <br />
Todo ser humano tiene cuatro nacimientos.&nbsp; El primero es cuando sale del vientre de su madre, y como no es ni santo ni impío, sólo anhela comida y abrigo; el segundo es cuando comienza su estudio espiritual&nbsp; p ara ir de la oscuridad a la luz; el tercero es cuando ha adquirido sabiduría, habiendo dominado las disciplinas propuestas por los rishis <br />
&nbsp;para lograr el autoconocimiento; el cuarto y último es cuando realiza su verdadera identidad y se funde con Brahman.&nbsp; <br />
El yajnopavitam &nbsp;o hilo sagrado es un símbolo de pureza que es necesario si desean participar en el yajna de vivir.&nbsp; La vida es una serie continua de sacrificios de lo inferior en aras de lo superior, de lo diminuto a favor de lo vasto.&nbsp; Upanayanam, la palabra que se le ha dado a esta ceremonia de iniciación, significa el otorgamiento de otro ojo.&nbsp; Sus dos ojos no les pueden revelar la magnificencia y la majestad del reino del espíritu.&nbsp; Están enfocados hacia el mundo objetivo y sus&nbsp; atracciones&nbsp; transitorias, por lo cual el mantra Gayatri le ha sido dado como un tercer ojo para revelarles esa visión interna mediante la cual pueden realizar&nbsp; a Brahman. <br />
&nbsp; El Gayatri es un tesoro que deben cuidarlo a lo largo de sus vidas.&nbsp; Si ahora no han captado correctamente los&nbsp; sonidos del mantra, apréndanlo de sus padres o del sacerdote de la familia. Tal vez ellos mismos no sepan el Gayatri o, por descuido, pueden haberlo olvidado.&nbsp; Entonces yo les pediría a ellos que lo aprendan de ustedes. <br />
&nbsp; Nunca dejen el gayatri; pueden olvidar o ignorar cualquier otro mantra,&nbsp; pero deben recitar el Gayatri por lo menos una cuantas veces al día.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Los protegerá dondequiera que estén, en un autobús, en un tren o en el aeroplano, en una tienda o en la carretera.&nbsp; Los occidentales han investigado las vibraciones producidas por ese mantra; han encontrado que cuando es recitado con el acento correcto, según se establece en los Vedas, se ilumina visiblemente el ambiente.&nbsp; Así, &nbsp;Brahmaprakasa, &nbsp;el fulgor de Brahma, descenderá sobre ustedes e iluminará su intelecto y su camino cuando canten este mantra.&nbsp; El Gayatri es Anapurna, la madre, la fuerza que anima toda la vida, por eso no lo descuiden. <br />
&nbsp; Los mayores y los sacerdotes, los custodios de este mantra, le han dado su aprobación, pero ustedes, como herederos y guardianes de la gran cultura de este país, tienen una gran responsabilidad de preservarlo y demostrar su eficacia y su valor. <br />
om<br />
bhûr bhuvar swar<br />
tat savitúr váreniam<br />
bhargo devásia dhîmahi<br />
dhíio io nah prachodáiâ<br />
&nbsp;<br />
En la Tierra, el espacio y los planetas celestiales<br />
Ese dador de inteligencia (Krishna) adorable<br />
en la divina emanación Bráhman de Su cuerpo medito<br />
meditando en aquel, nosotros nos entusiasmamos. <br />
&nbsp; Brindavan, Día de Upanayanam <br />
&nbsp;<br />
*Damn I was just gonna translate all this too, Ah well, lmao here's the Venezuelan translation for those who just might be tired of speaking English, haaaaa!*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;5/19/2005 7:32 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(5 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;592.5 in reply to 592.4&nbsp;<br />
&iexcl;GUAO!!!!<br />
TU ESPAÑOL ES PERFECTO!!!!<br />
&iquest;Dónde lo aprendiste????<br />
jjajaajajajaj</p>
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&quot;176&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;J.  Ohhhh yeeaaahh.
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&quot;174&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;I'll send you the questions, you send me your answers and I'll post your results.  It will have to wait, it seems their server is spazzing out.<div class="sig"><iframe src="http://ag.constantintilople.com/sig.php" width="100%" height="50px" frameborder="0"></iframe></div>&quot;
&quot;180&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>This from Firee in the email today: </p>

<p>E-mail message   <br />
From: <a href="mailto:Fireefly@talkcity.com">Fireefly@talkcity.com</a>(Fireefly) Date: Mon, Oct 1, 2007, 12:20pm (PDT+3) To: <a href="mailto:Metaphorm@webtv.net">Metaphorm@webtv.net</a> Subject: 10/16/2007&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;tc-metacore <br />
Hi there, <br />
&nbsp; in an effort to make sure everyone is aware that their forum is about to expire, I am sending a letter to those room owners. This will also allow me to get an insight as to who will leave us and who will stay.<br />
Your expiration date is: <br />
10/16/2007&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; tc-metacore&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp; Please let me know if you choose to renew or not. If you do not, your forum will go on sale for one week. If it isn't picked up by someone else, it will be closed. Some room owners already made arrangements for another chatter to take over the room. If you did, please let me know so&nbsp;I can make a note of this. I hope you decide to stay with us, we'd miss you if you leave :) Thank you!<br />
Mel/Fireefly <br />
Talk City Staff </p>
 
<p>Egads I don't wanna sale this place off like some piece of data flavored beef lol. Cold stranger hands fondling our bytes, ugh. But does this mean she's trying to rush decision or speed up erasure, freeing up server space? (fail)</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;180&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>And so I replied: </p>

<p>\&quot;That deadline rushes up quick lol but for various reasons I've chosen not to renew this time around. If the offer was still up for the 7.77 miniforum for those who had basic membership I'd just downsize. Haven't heard back about that. For economic and site usage reasons, as in the place isn't earning it's keep lol, I'm moving on to a free server solution, prorating to adjust to the actual amount of patronage. The place was built during a dark time in life when I was stuck at home, couldn't work, in constant pain and pills, but yes, had time to dedicate to the competitive nature of successfully growing a TC site. Could have been oversaturation, too many huts, not enough indians lol who knows. I'm really amazed we've made it this far, Metaphorum has outlasted ALL previous incarnations, the metaverse, cobalt caverns, fortress metanus and so silly on lol. I'd prefer the room didn't go on sale, except to someone I know and trust, having unfamiliar clammy hands fondling our abandoned works kinda gives me the chills. Do we have Right up to until 10/16? We're moving alot of our fave type stuff over to the new place and hanging around til last call for the rest of our wayward warriors to show up in time to know what happened to us.\&quot; </p>

<p>I tell ya I'm nervous lol I always dread big changes and this one was like when I gave up my old beloved junkheap van because the cost of upkeep was impractical, like when I  moved away from Astoria because the jobs there were dried up. My fate is in your hands Aq&amp;Ag, I really appreciate all the help above and beyond my wildest asking, I'm just usual jealous?insecure?reclusive? with powers, decisions and the big moves. Maybe it's time I learned how to sit back and share power as this new TypeCastle Triumvirate, to consult with the commitee before blasting off in any direction in space, etc. I think this place will work nicely though, no other place on the net has such an assemblage of personalities as we got here.</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;154&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;BaRnOwL{CAT}, 0mks (restarted), 0pks (haven't killed me any cyberhootchies lately lol), Clan BardOwl, mule phone, bank space, Chat/PO/Auction phone, dying VZW phone, contract expires 11/15 as well, maybe soon a neato cool Nextel phone. (To always be undead, to not draw a single living breath this time around, to get to Lich with, maybe join with that chr to another clan, stay tund lol)  :O)
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&quot;174&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;(chews his nails flashingback to test nights and pop quizzes) 

I have to admit a few of those did have me Thinking! The rest I probably got wrong lol. It looks like our graphics are on the splits top, maybe it's just in my controls options on my end. HTML posts and sigs look.. Gone.

<a href="http://www.justsayhi.com/bb/science"><img border="0" src="http://www.justsayhi.com/bb/css/img/science/badges/b+.jpg" alt="JustSayHi - Science Quiz" /></a><div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;132&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>LagServ (to you): LAG<br />
PingServ (to you): PING BottlerTest PleaseIgnore</p>

<p>There is no one else in this room</p>

<p>Metaphorm is using VViLL's XtremePopUp IRC</p>

<p>This room is empty</p>

<p>Metaphorm: Welcome all those that just joined us, enjoy your chatting time here and let me know if I can be of help.</p>

<p>Metaphorm: Just as a reminder, please keep all language and behavior appropriate for people of all ages, including kids. Thanks!</p>

<p>Metaphorm tosses Zagreo in da river ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ &gt;&lt;((((&ordm;&gt; Zagreo &lt;&ordm;))))&gt;&lt;</p>

<p>Metaphorm has handed Raiven a dozen yellow Roses! @-}--}--- @-}--}--- @-}--}--- @-}--}--- @-}--}--- @-}--}--- @-}--}--- @-}--}--- @-}--}--- @-}--}--- @-}--}--- @-}--}---</p>

<p>Metaphorm: blows some kisses your way &gt;&gt;------&gt; Metaphorm &lt;------&lt;&lt;</p>

<p>Metaphorm: o00o_(o-o)_o00o Look it's Xtreme Popup IRC <a href="http://www.geocities.com/myircs/aafinal.html">http://www.geocities.com/myircs/aafinal.html</a> o00o_(o-o)_o00o</p>

<p>Metaphorm has changed the topic to:<br />
Unfortunately this IRC is popups only, rendering one a bit of a bot, but for test purposes access this room it's served well. :)</p>
 
<p>Not bad for a test run. :) I didn't get the link for the room itself I don't think but I got plenty IRCs to donate. Links anyone? :) :D</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;132&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>LagServ (to you): LAG<br />
PingServ (to you): PING BottlerTest PleaseIgnore<br />
There is no one else in this room<br />
Metaphorm: Hiya<br />
Metaphorm is using VViLL's MasterOpz IRC<br />
Metaphorm: Now using the MasterOpz IRC Address: <a href="http://www.talkcity.com/WebTV/irc/masteropz.html">http://www.talkcity.com/WebTV/irc/masteropz.html</a></p>

<p>Metaphorm: Welcome all those that just joined us, enjoy your chatting time here and let me know if I can be of help.</p>

<p>Metaphorm is Metaphorm<br />
Metaphorm is using VViLL's MasterOpz IRC</p>

<p>Metaphorm: /roll<br />
Metaphorm ponders then deems this one just fine, and goes to try out the last one. </p>

<p>Both of these I tried using my usual port 6667, thogh whther 'm going to an actual room or not I'm not sure lol I could just be talking to myself off in a seperate dimension.</p>
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&quot;132&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;Okay it looks like only my saved Xtreme Popup IRC and MasterOpz (v1?) IRC are working, yeugh. One's purely administrative, with mod power buttons on it, unsafe for average chatter use (al that power in the wrong hands, a toddler in an army tank) lol and the other is just plain annoying. I'll scour around more later, I bet there are still some oldies but goodies leftover here and there on the net. Meanwhile the Logd.constantintilople's doing great as a chat/message server, just gotta have a character over there.
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&quot;164&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>Good idea, because there is some killer HTML out there, old hacker friends of mine showed me once how to do Shutoff &amp; Freeze bombs, alot of HTML code regularly set up will shutoff bomb me unintentionally lately. I might have picked up a webtv bug somewhere lol. THere's some truly killer HTML out there though that may do worse than just mess with your connectivity though. Img Src are mostly harmless, lol like earth, but Href is chancey. Guess we cross that bridge when it falls out from under us, don't think anyone here presently would do that, but </p>

<p>(well that's a topic for another council thread, there's a watchlist of people, known troublemakers from other forums. These folks are nonstop hatefuls. Online sociopaths.)</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;174&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<a href="http://www.justsayhi.com/bb/science"><img border="0" src="http://www.justsayhi.com/bb/css/img/science/badges/a+.jpg" alt="JustSayHi - Science Quiz" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><small>Free Online <a href="http://www.justsayhi.com">Dating</a> from JustSayHi</small></div>

HA!!! I'm a friggin genius!!! Take THAT 8th graders!!!
<div class="sig">...Huh?</div>&quot;
&quot;164&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;If there is a list of people who are unwelcome here, post them in a thread in the ruling council, so that they may be dispatched on sight.
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;
&quot;181&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;If you choose an answer other than \&quot;I like it how it is\&quot; please leave a message telling me how many days you want, and starting when.  This information will be used to guide future changes.
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;I would like the days to start about 1 hour earlier than they do currently allowing me to easily play before bedtime.
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>I have alot of possible play time, so my vote is for shorter days. I use up my turns in about an hour then I have about 8 hours of logging in to see if I got shot yet lol. The start of game days doesn't really affect me as it is, because I have 12 hours to figure out what I'm gonna do... It's kinda hard to miss a day with that kinda spread lol. It could be said that having shorter days would create an unfair advantage for those that have more play time (read Thrillseeker =p), but I'd rather keep playing and get bigger than all y'all than to twiddle my thumbs and get board and check the Shade Bored every hour in between Wikipedia searches about the Governator and whatnot... </p>

<p>2 hour game days would please me well lol. </p>

<p>(but I would settle for a town named after me =p) </p>

<p>(I ran into Zagreo... He yelled something about somethingorother then threw 0 gems at me)   </p>
<div class="sig">...Huh?</div>&quot;
&quot;181&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>Speaking for Metaphorm as I am wont to do, the game days are fine, 8 hour gamedays would be nice though. 3 times 3 shifts, practical for the work days on the farm etc. Playing on multiple LoGD servers keeps one constantly busy and is a nice way to increase clan territory lol. I {in}frequent 3 servers already, and am about to send Aluminus to that Mecha one. Kick some metal butt. I'm with Constantintilople, MightyE's original lotgd server, Rhea's CrazyRealms. Ya gotta admit LotGD updates much better than Shade. Shade ain't updated significantly in years. Shade Bored indeed Koko lol.  </p>

<p>I hear Chaos is talking now, tell him Slyth sucks eggs in a vacuum lol.</p>
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;A Cobalt Manticore shall be registered to <a href="Http://DragonPrime.Net">Http://DragonPrime.Net</a> as soon as the verification email arrives. It has a modder forum that discusses the pros and cons of many modules, effects, player races, cities, custom mods from other servers. A Cobalt Manticore shall prowl their corridors seeking juicy prey info. But that's for later lol for now A Metaphorm will rampage Constantintilople, while promising himself to apply himself to the task of moving further files over from The Metaphorum lol.
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;180&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>And so Fireefly replies: </p>

<p>\&quot;E-mail message   </p>
 
<p>From: <a href="mailto:Fireefly@talkcity.com">Fireefly@talkcity.com</a> (Fireefly) Date: Tue, Oct 2, 2007, 11:29am (PDT+3) To: <a href="mailto:Metaphorm@webtv.net">Metaphorm@webtv.net</a> ('B and S Lee at home online') Subject: RE: 10/16/2007&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;tc-metacore <br />
Sorry to hear you're leaving us but I do understand. You own the room until the 16th. You can do what you like with it until than. on the 16th if you don't want it to go up for sale simply do the following: (instructions follow for forum close procedures)</p>

<p>Kind Regards,<br />
Mel - Fireefly<br />
Talk City&nbsp;Staff</p>

<p>From: B and S Lee at home online [mailto: <a href="mailto:Metaphorm@webtv.net">Metaphorm@webtv.net</a> ] <br />
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2007 9:10 PM<br />
To: Fireefly<br />
Subject: Re: 10/16/2007&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;tc-metacore\&quot; </p>

<p>ANd so it looks like we've got the bulk of the goods moved over, unless I'm missing some large chunks of memory of what files are left over. The Topical bases made it in, some of the fun stuff too, I'm stuck as for what else, guess I'll be searching later, lol after some Logd. :-)</p>
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&quot;164&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;Dispatched lol most excellent.
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&quot;182&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;
&quot;182&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<font face="Times New Roman">ThikMami/mama, a formerly just great member of the phorum turned destructive unstable element with the introduction of alcohol and insecurity, found a cool group of kids to hang with, that hate me and a few others, will do anything to impress them, something I just aint got time for anymore.<br />
<br />
Red@Eyes, pretty much perpetually stoned, unstable, destructive, harassing, provocative. Was cool at first, but seems to be sliding downhill or just being seen more clearly. He and Thik were both directly responsible for trying to get the CAT Clan section of the SHade forum shut down, and caused the eventual deletion due to my being just pain fed up with fighting the battle on my own in direct view of the ignorant admins there.<br />
<br />
Slyth, idiot employee of CosmicInfinity, an ignorant admin who's let too many personal biases color the judgement of his duties. THe guy who noted my deletoin of teh clan threads on the shadeboard as Abuse Of Power, therefore more greatly infuriating, and definitely shows him to be a petty flamer.<br />
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Rach/AriesPhoenix, drunk, psycho, vengeful for being found out for what she is and having that exposed to people who already also knew. Liks to think she's clever throwing insults and profanity out in Maori, forgetting she's online and what's online can be researched. Another mindgamer I got no time for lol.<br />
<br />
ZAGREO, probably a good one to keep an eye on, okay for now but does tend to flip out, (suspecting venezuela's prevalent cocaine culture) might be a great test of the Dungeon method so he can scream and vent, but can't bother the rest of the board, but so far he's mellow.</font> <br />
<br />
Probably more later as more come to mind,.
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&quot;183&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>Newsworthy In-Phorm-ationals!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;[How to Spot a LIAR!!! :@]</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/10/2004 8:08 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;203.1&nbsp;Why people lie \&quot; and how to tell if they are <br />
There are liars, and then&nbsp;there are LIARS. <br />
&nbsp;Dr. Gail Saltz explains why they do it and how to spot one <br />
Jan. 28: <br />
Katie Couric talks with Dr. Gail Saltz about lying and why some do it. Everybody lies. &nbsp;It may only&nbsp;be &ldquo;white&rdquo; lies, but everyone tells lies or &ldquo;omits the truth&rdquo; sometimes. We start lying at around age 4 to 5 when children gain an awareness of the use and power of language. &nbsp;This first lying is not malicious, but rather to find out, or test, what can manipulated in a child&rsquo;s environment. &nbsp;Eventually children begin to use lying to get out of trouble or get something they want. <br />
White lies, those concocted to protect someone&rsquo;s feelings, are not a big deal at all. &nbsp;The person, however, who seems to feel compelled to lie about both the small and large stuff has a problem. We often call these folks pathological liars (which is a description, not a diagnosis). &nbsp;They lie to protect themselves, look good, gain financially or socially and avoid punishment. &nbsp;Quite often the person who has been deceived knows that this type of liar has to a certain extent deluded him or herself and is therefore to be somewhat pitied. <br />
A much more troubling group is those who lie a lot \&quot; and knowingly \&quot; for personal gain. These people may have a diagnosis called antisocial personality disorder, also known as being a sociopath, and often get into scrapes with the law. <br />
Lying often gets worse with the passage of time. When you get away with a lie it often impels you to continue your deceptions. Also, liars often find themselves perpetrating more untruths to cover themselves. We hold different people to different standards when it comes to telling the truth.&nbsp; We expect, for example, less honesty from politicians than from scientists.&nbsp; We have a vision of purity about those who are doing research, while we imagine that politicians will at least shade the truth about themselves in order to get elected. Why do we dislike liars, especially sociopaths, so much? It&rsquo;s a matter of trust. &nbsp;When a person lies, they have broken a bond \&quot; an unspoken agreement to treat others as we would like to be treated.&nbsp; Serious deception often makes it impossible for us to trust another person again. <br />
Because the issue of trust is on the line, coming clean about the lie as soon as possible is the best way to mend fences. &nbsp;If the truth only comes out once it is forced, repair of trust is far less likely. As a parent, the most important message you can send your children about lying is that you always \&quot; always \&quot; want them to come clean with you. &nbsp;No matter how big a whopper they have told, remind them that you would always rather hear the truth, no matter how bad it is, than be deceived. &nbsp;Tell them there is really nothing more sacred in your relationship than your trust of each other. Of course, all this presupposes that we have discovered an untruth \&quot; some people are so expert at deception that it often takes a long time to find out that we have been lied to. <br />
How, then, can we best detect whether we are being misled? There is no foolproof way, but there are often clues you can see in behavior that should make you suspicious: <br />
Avoidance of eye contact: Usually someone makes eye contact at least half the time they are talking to you. &nbsp;If you notice them avoiding eye contact or looking down during a specific part of a conversation, they may well be lying. <br />
Change of voice: A variation in pitch of voice or rate of speech can be a sign of lying. &nbsp;So can lots of umms and ahhs. <br />
Body language. Turning your body away, covering your face or mouth, a lot of fidgeting of hands or legs can indicate deception. <br />
Contradicting yourself:. Making statements that just don&rsquo;t hold together should make you suspicious. <br />
If you lie all the time, even about unimportant things, you are likely to have a problem that will eventually -- if it hasn&rsquo;t already -- cause you real relationship, financial or legal troubles. Figuring out what is driving you to lie in the first place will help heal this self-destructive behavior. This may mean going into treatment with a therapist to discover why you feel the need to deceive. Dr. Gail Saltz is a psychiatrist with New York Presbyterian Hospital and a regular contributor to &ldquo;Today.&rdquo; For more information, you can visit her Web site, <a href="http://www.drgailsaltz.com.">www.drgailsaltz.com.</a> &copy; 2004&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;2/11/2004 4:52 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;(2 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;203.2 in reply to 203.1&nbsp;umm, uhh... it would seem that i lie all the time by all that jazz... lol! i always sound, act, and look guilty... kinda funny... if i cared to lie about stuff, nobody would ever know the difference! muahahahah!&nbsp;i have some extreme issues with making eye contact to begin with, so&nbsp;i'm totally under the radar!&nbsp;and hey, when i explain stuff, i contradict myself all the time anyways... it's fool proof!&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2/11/2004 8:44 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(3 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;203.3 in reply to 203.2&nbsp;[A person can be acting like they're hiding something, when they're shy, because they are hiding something, themselves. <br />
I've interveiwed witnesses [to bigfoot], shy after the first 5 minutes, but direct bug eyed eyecontact to detail their accounts.]&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AriesPhoenix &nbsp;2/11/2004 11:28 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(4 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;203.4 in reply to 203.3&nbsp;Not wanting people to see the inner you can also mean witnessing something horrific happening when you were younger to someone that was of value to yourself...hence hiding and avoiding letting anyone get close enough to do it to you...it's a very large ask for anyone to define a lie...a white lie to some can make a life decision for the person lied to...very fine line...and too easy a path to avoid everything<br />
AriesPhoenix</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ReeseElla &nbsp;&nbsp;2/13/2004 3:03 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AriesPhoenix &nbsp;(5 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;203.5 in reply to 203.4&nbsp;Why honey, I lie all the time....about my age, my weight and my natural hair color!&nbsp; That's every woman's God-given right!<br />
JK, of course.&nbsp;&nbsp; (61, 125, salt and pepper, which I why I DYE!)&nbsp; Actually, I don't lie about that, cuz I woudn't want anyone to think I was 39 and looked like THIS!&nbsp; :P<br />
But seriously....it don't think there's any one sure method to spot a liar lying....except your own intuition.&nbsp;&nbsp; And being old helps....you learn from long experience to know what's real and who's talking trash.</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;184&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>Newsworthy In-Phorm-ationals!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Comic-Book-Shop-News-Shelf!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/13/2006 6:47 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(1 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;923.1&nbsp;<br />
Comic-Book-Shop-News-Shelf!</p>

<p>Silly robot, Comic Books are for Kids!<br />
I Still have a Huuuge collection of ComicBooks!<br />
My mom threw them all away, then my wife threw more/the rest away.<br />
I got a few, I buy em occasionally, Casual collector.<br />
Don't tell anyone, but I got &gt;comicbookcharacter&lt; tattoed on my </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/13/2006 6:55 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(2 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;923.2 in reply to 923.1&nbsp;Marvel.com : Comics - Civil War In news: To coincide with the release of Civil War #1 today, Marvel has released an all-new. ... comics movies &amp; tv video games toys digital comics wallpaper marvel universe catalog subscribe about marvel ... <a href="http://www.marvel.com/comics/22">http://www.marvel.com/comics/22</a> Marvel.com : Catalog Civil War, a Marvel Comics event in seven parts, stars Spider-Man, the New Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and the entirety of the Marvel pantheon! <a href="http://www.marvel.com/catalog/?id=4216">http://www.marvel.com/catalog/?id=4216</a> Civil War (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Civil War is a seven-issue comic book limited series , announced as Marvel Comics' big Summer 2006 crossover event. Civil War will be written by Mark Millar and penciled by Steve McNiven <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_War_(comics">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_War_(comics</a>) Captain America \&quot; fugitive Captain America is about to battle his most fearsome foe yet: The government of the United States. Today, Marvel Comics is releasing the first in its miniseries Civil War, which can only be described ... <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20060503.wxhero03/BNStory/Entertainment/home">http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20060503.wxhero03/BNStory/Entertainment/home</a> Marvel.com : Headquarters The Civil War is upon us! Whose side are you on? see results ... comics movies &amp; tv video games toys digital comics wallpaper marvel universe catalog subscribe about marvel help terms ... <a href="http://www.marvelcomics.com">http://www.marvelcomics.com</a>/ NPR : Marvel Characters Split in 'Civil War' Series Captain America and Iron Man survey the damage caused in the inciting incident of Marvel's Civil War . ... Joe Quesada, Marvel Comics' editor in chief, and comic book writer Paul Jenkins discuss civil ... <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5376903">http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5376903</a> NEWSARAMA.COM: MARVEL COMICS SOLICITATIONS FOR JULY 2006 CIVIL WAR #1 (DIRECTOR&rsquo;S CUT) Written by MARK MILLAR. Penciled by STEVE MCNIVEN. Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN. Go behind the lines of the Marvel Comics event starring Spider-Man, the New Avengers, the Fantastic ... <a href="http://www.newsarama.com/marvelnew/July06/solicitations.html">http://www.newsarama.com/marvelnew/July06/solicitations.html</a> Marvel Comics Civil War ... Comic Books &gt; Hot Comics &gt; Marvel Comics Civil War. The landscape of the Marvel U is changing and it&rsquo;s time to decide: whose side are you ... <a href="http://store.yahoo.com/wizarduniverse/civilwar.html">http://store.yahoo.com/wizarduniverse/civilwar.html</a> MARVEL PREVIEWS: \&quot;CIVIL WAR,\&quot; \&quot;MARVEL TEAM-UP,\&quot; \&quot;ANNIHILATION: SILVER ... Civil War, a Marvel Comics event in seven parts, stars Spider-Man, the New Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and the entirety of the Marvel pantheon! <a href="http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=7080">http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=7080</a> MARVEL'S \&quot;CIVIL WAR\&quot; PRESS CONFERENCE WITH MARK MILLAR Marvel Comics has just completed a \&quot;Civil War\&quot; conference call, to update the comic book press in regards to their big event this summer, and of course, CBR News is in attendance. Mark Millar, core ... <a href="http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=7061">http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=7061</a> Marvel Comics: Civil War on Flickr - Photo Sharing! Marvel Comics: Civil War. To take full advantage of Flickr, you should use a JavaScript-enabled browser and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/75041855@N00/141985016/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/75041855@N00/141985016/</a> Comics Continuum: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 For covers and five- to six-page previews of Marvel Comics arriving in stores on May 3, CLICK HERE . Titles include Civil War #1, X-Men: Apocalypse/Dracula #4, Exiles #80, Friendly Neighborhood Spider ... <a href="http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0604/26/index.htm">http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0604/26/index.htm</a> &gt;Hooolllyyy slaggin' sh&para;&thorn;, the ç®å¶ hits the ƒç†ing fan in Marvel as superheroes take on a modern issues concerning domestic privacy and an extremely bipartisan america!</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/13/2006 7:15 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(3 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;923.3 in reply to 923.1&nbsp;Civil War (comics)<br />
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia<br />
This article or section contains information about a scheduled or expected comic book release, or a series already in progress. It is likely to contain tentative information and the content may change dramatically as the product release approaches and more information becomes available.<br />
Promotional art for Civil War: Front Line.<br />
Civil War is a seven-issue comic book limited series, announced as Marvel Comics' big Summer 2006 crossover event. Civil War will be written by Mark Millar and penciled by Steve McNiven. The work builds upon themes and events established in previous Marvel comic book series, most notably Avengers Disassembled and House of M. Some story elements are also strongly hinted in the miniseries, Secret War.[1] The tag line for the series is Whose Side Are You On?<br />
Contents<br />
1 Plot<br />
2 Synopsis<br />
3 Speculation<br />
4 Taking Sides <br />
4.1 For the SHR Act<br />
4.2 Against the SHR Act<br />
5 Undecided <br />
5.1 Hero Hunters<br />
5.2 Casualties<br />
6 Civil War Checklist <br />
6.1 The Road to Civil War (Seven issues)<br />
6.2 Civil War (74 issues)<br />
7 See also<br />
8 Notes and references<br />
9 External links<br />
Plot<br />
The series will center upon a newly enacted Super-human Registration Act, an act which splits notable superheroes within the Marvel Universe. This will result in two super-powered factions forming, and will build to the titular Civil War, into which themes from current events will be woven, although writer Mark Millar has noted \&quot;The political allegory is only for those that are politically aware. Kids are going to read it and just see a big superhero fight.\&quot;<br />
Civil War #2 Cover Art by Steve McNiven<br />
Synopsis<br />
The story opens with a reckless fight between the New Warriors, filming a reality television show, and a cadre of villains in Stamford, Connecticut. The battle goes awry for the heroes, resulting in villain Nitro creating an explosion that takes out a local school, the surrounding neighborhood, and all but one of the Warriors. This event catalyzes a government movement to register all super-powered beings as living weapons of mass destruction. The event has also turned the public opinion against the superheroes as many of them are blamed for the incident. Due to, this many superheroes -- most notably Johnny Storm the Human Torch -- have been attacked by the public. Meanwhile, S.H.I.E.L.D. tries to recruit Captain America to become part of the team that will force superheroes to register. Captain America refuses and after being attacked by S.H.I.E.L.D., goes underground. He will thus become the figurehead of the <br />
Anti-registration movement. Iron Man, on the other hand, supports the act and tells the government to leave Captain America to him and the other Pro-registration heroes.<br />
Speculation<br />
During the Civil War, Marvel will unveil its version of Guant&aacute;namo Bay, enemy combatants, embedded reporters and more. The question at the heart of the series is a fundamental one: 'Would you give up your civil liberties to feel safer in the world?' \&quot; [2]<br />
One event confirmed to be happening during Civil War is the upcoming wedding of Storm and the Black Panther. Joe Quesada said \&quot;the actual wedding will be one of the most unusual and memorable weddings ever because of the time and place it occurs.\&quot; [3]<br />
It has recently been revealed in the Civil War: Front Line solicitations that all but one of the New Warriors team involved in the incident will perish and the surviving member will be held responsible. No members of the New Warriors have been confirmed dead as of yet, though it has been implied heavily.<br />
Also, it has been rumored that the series will lead to an all-new Alpha Flight series written by Mark Millar involving those heroes who refuse to register with the Government leaving the United States and going to Canada, where they will form a new expatriate version of Alpha Flight for the Canadian government(Captain America will not be a part of this according to Millar). It's also been rumored that Marvel's much-rumored \&quot;Thor\&quot; relaunch will occur after the crossover, which has led to tons of speculation as to what role he will play in the Civil War. [4]<br />
Taking Sides<br />
Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow (there are supposed to be a lot of characters changing sides in Civil War #3).<br />
For the SHR Act<br />
Confirmed:<br />
Iron Man - New Avengers: The Illuminati<br />
Henry Pym - Civil War #1<br />
Mr. Fantastic - New Avengers: The Illuminati<br />
She-Hulk - She-Hulk # 8<br />
Unconfirmed, but Probable:<br />
Cyclops - Promo Art<br />
Goliath - Promo Art<br />
Colossus - Promo Art<br />
Ms. Marvel - Promo Art<br />
Sentry - Promo Art<br />
&nbsp;Against the SHR Act<br />
Confirmed:<br />
Captain America - Civil War #1<br />
Black Bolt - New Avengers: The Illuminati<br />
Dr. Strange - New Avengers: The Illuminati<br />
Namor - New Avengers: The Illuminati<br />
Unconfirmed, but Probable:<br />
Invisible Woman - Fantastic Four #536<br />
Luke Cage - Civil War #1<br />
Patriot - Civil War #1/ Promo Art<br />
Falcon - Civil War #1<br />
Wasp - Civil War #1<br />
Bishop - Promo Art<br />
Hulkling - Promo Art<br />
Human Torch - Promo Art<br />
Kate Bishop - Promo Art<br />
Wiccan - Promo Art<br />
Wolverine - Promo Art<br />
Daredevil - Civil War #1<br />
Thing - Cover of Fantastic Four #539 - Civil War #1<br />
Undecided<br />
Spider-Man - Civil War #1. The writers at Marvel have stated plans for Spider-Man to be a central character with extremely conflicting emotions on the subject, stemming from both his popularity and his reputation as an \&quot;everyday man\&quot; outside of his costume. This inner struggle is accented in promotional art featuring Spider-Man on both sides; wearing his new costume (designed by Iron Man) on Iron Man's side, and his classic costume on Captain America's.<br />
Hero Hunters<br />
Thunderbolts - Thunderbolts #104<br />
Deadpool - Cable &amp; Deadpool #30<br />
Punisher - Solicitations<br />
Baron Zemo - Thunderbolts #104<br />
Casualties<br />
Unconfirmed, but Probable:<br />
Coldheart - Civil War #1<br />
Speedfreek - Civil War #1<br />
Cobalt Man - Civil War #1<br />
Namorita - Civil War #1<br />
Night Thrasher - Civil War #1<br />
Speedball - Civil War #1<br />
No specific deaths have yet been confirmed except Speedball. The upcoming Civil War: Frontline deals partially with the one surviving member of the New Warriors, and though the ending of Amazing Spider-Man #531 would suggest Speedball is the survivor, Civil War #1 mentioned him as one of the deceased.<br />
Civil War Checklist<br />
The Civil War storyline will crossover with many of Marvel's comic book titles, and a bi-weekly companion series, Civil War: Front Line is to be published, written by Paul Jenkins who noted he had been given \&quot;absolute carte blanche to take on the political landscape as it exists in America and all around the world\&quot;.[5] The series is to be preceded by a free comic book, Civil War: Opening Shot. [6]<br />
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<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;5/14/2006 11:34 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(4 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;923.4 in reply to 923.1&nbsp;How about an \&quot;I've never purchased a comic book in my life\&quot; option?? I've read comics, I don't think they're for kids exclusively, where's my voice?! I wish to be heard... Ah, right. My voice took off when I got sick. Blahh! Everybody in Canada seems to be sick, or was sick not long ago. Blasted runny nose and cough thing. It's spring, what's goin' on here? lol. <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/14/2006 5:56 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(5 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;923.5 in reply to 923.4&nbsp;&gt;You are perfectly free to express that state of comicless being, lol. I'm just glad the New Warriors are dead, they were boring. You have Night Thrasher who basically means black teenage skateboarding Ironman/Batman wanna be, Nova who's named after a public broadcast science program and is about as exciting, Speedball which is another word for a crack crank rock gram of meth or whatever cool name not, Namorita for when every damn superhero in the known marvel universe had t have a clone realtive pet slightly different shaped same theme character, Rage just racially profiled large angry black innercity powerhouse, That telekinetic black and white costumed kid who killed his parents and has an alternate reality future self who leads gaurdian of the galaxies and somehow retains his mediocrity, and Silhouette a crippled ninja girl who fights with her formidable arm mounted crutches, if I forgot anyone, so frikkin what. Marvel's attempt to do for Avengers what New Mutants/Xforce did for the X-men flopped, and I sincerely thank them for blowing them up, lol.&lt; <br />
&gt;My thanks also to BarnCat and WarDemon for the inspiration for a kind of Comic Books stuff thread.&lt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5/14/2006 7:42 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(6 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;923.6 in reply to 923.2&nbsp;[Name that Movie! Hint? This the Avatar I use on LOTRevolutions for my Cobalt/Bigfoot character!]  [It's coming out later this month too and we're gonna go see it! Another Hint? How about another Questionquiz? You have to name the Movie, the Character this is and who Plays him! Hrahahaha! Good luck and... Excelsior!]&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;6/8/2006 10:45 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(7 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;923.7 in reply to 923.6&nbsp;Ooo ohh! It's Xmen, he's the furball (who is also some sort of gov't representitive for mutants), and he's played by Frasier!! So Ag says. I couldn't care less, personally. :) If I see enough of an actor, I will recognize them, otherwise, they're just an actor to me. But he played a gudd part. <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6/8/2006 2:56 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(8 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;923.8 in reply to 923.7&nbsp;*LmAo @ Frasier Furball!<br />
Dr. Henry \&quot;Hank\&quot; McCoy, director of Mutant Affairs in Washington, Duly Appointed Representative of the blablablah, CodeName BEAST, original alumnus of the Xavier school of the blablablah kids..., OKay it's Xmen time, lol BRB!*<br />
{And AG, you gotta school this gal, she's missing out on so much! She'll need to be exposed to cosmic rays, bitten by a radioactive bug, standing way too close to a gamma bomb, mutate a little, and grab a coupla huge deadly weapons.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6/10/2006 4:43 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(9 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;923.9 in reply to 923.7&nbsp;[Beast started out as having just big hands and feet and being big strong and agile, looking a bit like a scholarly caveman, before trying to cure himself of mutancy. The cure he tried ended up unleashing further latent mutant genes causing him to grow fangs claws and blue fur. You'd think he'd learn, but no. Later and recent issues of XMEN have him even further along into zoology as he now resembles a hulking twolegged giant blue kitty. He looks great as that, but his relationship with Trish Tilby a news reporter took a dive as she wished to avoid accusations of Bestiality. The poor guy just can't get a break, but he's got admirable optimism.]&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7/9/2006 4:08 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(10 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;923.10 in reply to 923.9&nbsp;[Has Anyone gone to see this new Superman movie yet? The trailers don't do it too much justice, unless the movie itself IS way too much like the old christopher reeve classic, washed out early 80 colorings, corny music, cliche superman moments with soem adult humour and comic inside jokes thrown in?]<br />
[Am I jaded? Heck no I aint jaded, I'm just, well conditioned to expect nothing less, nothing more, than what film makers think will work forever in the way of plot devices and movie making methods.]</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7/9/2006 5:56 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(11 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;923.11 in reply to 923.1&nbsp;Tights and Capes: It's Superhero Time! - Homework - MSN Encarta Address: <a href="http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/departments/homework/?page=Quiz170&amp;Quizid=170">http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/departments/homework/?page=Quiz170&amp;Quizid=170</a> *I got me a score of 9/10 there, goes to show even I am not Totally well versed, the Eisner question threw me. Damn him anyways, I thought he ran Disney!*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9/30/2006 4:36 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(12 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;923.12 in reply to 923.11&nbsp;{THIS One's good news for Iron_Man{COC} as we both were a tad concerned Tom Cruise wuold be playing the golden avenger on the silver screen.} <br />
Iron Man (film)<br />
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia<br />
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Iron Man is a 2008 superhero film based on the fictional Marvel Comics character Iron Man. The film is directed by Jon Favreau and stars Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man. The film is slated for a May 2, 2008 release.<br />
Contents<br />
Synopsis<br />
Tony Stark develops the three stages of the Iron Man armor, starting with \&quot;clunky, low-tech... diving bell armor\&quot; that he is forced to build in Afghanistan.[1] <br />
Stark eventually updates the armor to a flying suit with the red and gold scheme and finally attains a \&quot;weapons platform\&quot; stage with the armor.[2] Stark faces the villain Mandarin.[3]<br />
Production<br />
Project history<br />
On December 13, 2004, Marvel Studios and New Line Cinema announced that Nick Cassavetes, who had directed The Notebook and John Q, would be helming the project. <br />
The film was slated for a 2006 release.[4] After two years of unsuccessful development, and the deal with director Cassavetes falling through, New Line Cinema returned the film rights to Marvel. <br />
There had been screenplay drafts written by Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, and David Hayter, but these were not retained. After the project fell through, Marvel worked to start the development from scratch.[5]<br />
Pre-production<br />
On April 28, 2006, Avi Arad, chairman of Marvel Studios, announced that Jon Favreau would be directing Iron Man. The film is currently in pre-production and will be distributed by Paramount Pictures. Originally, Favreau stated his intent to cast a newcomer in the role of Anthony Stark, the man who designs the body armor and wears it to become Iron Man. On September 28, 2006, Robert Downey Jr. was rumored to have been cast as Iron Man.[6] Favreau confirmed this news later in the day on his MySpace page.[7] The budget is said to be above $100 million. Filming is currently being set up, although it may not start until the beginning of 2007. The studio is aiming for a May 2, 2008 release.<br />
Character design<br />
Director Jon Favreau said that the film's plot would not deal with Tony Stark's personal problems, such as alcoholism. Favreau noted that if there were sequels, Tony Stark's personal problems would be explored.<br />
After announcing the film's main villain Mandarin at Comic-Con International on July 22, 2006, Favreau explained in an interview that the main villain Mandarin would be altered for the big screen, as the comics' Mandarin did not fit what Favreau wanted to represent. Instead, Mandarin would be more realistic while keeping the formidable persona that has been displayed in the comics.[8]<br />
Favreau also mentioned the presence of supporting characters that included James Rhodes, Pepper Potts, and Obadiah Stane.[9]<br />
Poster<br />
The Official Iron Man teaser poster was finally released at the 2006 Comic-Con and has been reported as not being the final armor design.[10] The poster was designed by Iron Man comic book artist Adi Granov, who is working on the suit design for the film.[11]<br />
Iron Man Myspace Group<br />
Favreau has created a Myspace group for the purpose of keeping Iron Man fans informed. According to Favreau's blog, the director said, \&quot;The internet is full of faulty info. I wanted to have at least one place where the facts would be correct.\&quot;<br />
Marvel Comics films<br />
Single films<br />
Captain America (1991) | Ghost Rider (2007) | Howard the Duck (1986)<br />
Franchises<br />
Blade: Blade (1998) | Blade II (2002) | Blade: Trinity (2004)<br />
Daredevil: Daredevil (2003) | Elektra (2005)<br />
Fantastic Four: The Fantastic Four (1994) | Fantastic Four (2005) | Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)<br />
The Hulk: Hulk (2003)<br />
The Punisher: The Punisher (1989) | The Punisher (2004)<br />
Spider-Man: Spider-Man (2002)| Spider-Man 2 (2004) | Spider-Man 3 (2007)<br />
X-Men: X-Men (2000) | X2 (2003) | X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)<br />
In development<br />
Iron Man (2008) | The Incredible Hulk (2008) | Ant-Man (2008) | Wolverine | The Punisher 2 | Magneto<br />
Retrieved from \&quot; <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Man_%28film%29">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Man_%28film%29</a> \&quot;<br />
Categories: Upcoming films | 2008 films | Iron Man films<br />
{Be sure to pass this on to Mr. Stark in an interoffice memorandum c/o Mrs. Arbogast aka Spunkie, lol at your earliest convenience.}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/7/2006 4:38 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(13 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;923.13 in reply to 923.12&nbsp;&gt;Ok I just had to check to be sure to confirm, and wow, and why? And what happened to there being THOR and DR.STRANGE movies?&lt;<br />
Ant-Man (film)<br />
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia<br />
This article or section contains information about one or more scheduled or expected films. The content may change as the film's release approaches and more information becomes available.<br />
Ant-Man is a 2008 superhero film based on the fictional Marvel Comics character Ant-Man. Ant-Man will be directed by Edgar Wright of Shaun of the Dead fame. The script is written by Wright and Joe Cornish. The movie will be produced by Avi Arad, financed by Marvel Studios, and released by Paramount Pictures.<br />
Plot outline<br />
Edgar Wright plans to direct an action-adventure film with comedic elements, insisting that Ant-Man would not be a spoof.[1] Wright also plans to include both Henry Pym and Scott Lang as major characters, with Pym as Ant-Man in the 60's in Tales to Astonish style, and a flashforward to Lang as Ant-Man's successor in contemporary times. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ant-Man_%28film%29">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ant-Man_%28film%29</a><br />
Categories: Upcoming films | 2008 films | Films based on Marvel comics | <br />
&gt;It was rumored that WWF/WWE Wrestler Triple HHH was going to be Thor in a movie of the same name also, but could just be a rumor.&lt;</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
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&quot;185&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>Newsworthy In-Phorm-ationals!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;demacrats</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;peace8047 &nbsp;11/24/2006 1:33 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 2)&nbsp;&nbsp;992.1&nbsp;as i learn MORE FROM DAY TO DAY&nbsp; i find myself wondering if we can safely protect ourselves in this world we live in, please dont get me wrong im all for globalization,&nbsp;&nbsp; we have made some good steps so far / but can we allow smaller less advanced nations to have access to the weapons technologies that even the ussr couldnt control ? can we step in a ask them ? promised by north korea / broken by north korea / to not make weapons grade plutonium ? thanks mr clinton&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; / can we honestly say we can resolve worries by inspections ? irag most recently&nbsp; lmao / ending in going to war /&nbsp; iran notably from the not distant past&nbsp; as our natin spreads itself around the globe an we allow others to move here we are advancing all of us&nbsp;&nbsp; but&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; if we fail to secure our borders from the ones not in this distinct group that has been our friends an comrades an let the outsiders have their way, weapons of mass destruction &nbsp;how can we ever feel or truthfully be safe ? please respond to my poll below&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ty everyone&nbsp; to all my neighbors , friends , work buddies fellow chatters i know&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; i hope peace is the end result&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11/25/2006 1:11 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;peace8047 &nbsp;(2 of 2)&nbsp;&nbsp;992.2 in reply to 992.1&nbsp;As long as we're allowed to protect ourselves, we can, but if we keep letting go our personal liberties, heck no. gLoBaLiZaTiOn? One world Government? Iraq's inspections turned up clean, Saddam had no WMD's, but the inspectors were pulled out prematurely for not reporting enough of a warranted threat to us. It took the excuse of the indirect link to the twin towers in order for GWB to go to war and follow up on the agenda started by his daddy. We keep going overseas and trying to tell other countries how to run their business and we wonder why it's not working and people are getting mad at us. I'm not sure the DemOcrats can be blamed for this current mess, both parties voted with their emotions, not their intellects when deciding to let Georgie Bushie play his war games. The Repub's time in power is done, for now, now's the time for positive change. Let's make ourselves safer by not letting the government assure our unsafety by repeatedly doing stupid things. do agree our borders must be protected, if we're gonna tkae the threat of terrorism seriously ya might as well go all the way and do Everything to assre the safety. Not just harassing arabians who are trying to express religious freedom while ignoring our bread and butter beloved illegal immigrants. Telling some countries to stop mining nuclear material, and meanwhile letting other just as dubious countries carry on, or even funding their efforts sends a dizzying message to the rest of america and the world. The smart will survive and if it's not gonna be the species, it's gotta be the individuals, look out for number 1, no the guy who thinks he is, monkey eared sunnabeach, lol.</p>
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&quot;185&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>Newsworthy In-Phorm-ationals!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;bushes 6 nations an north korea / sanctions</p>
 
<p>From:&nbsp;peace8047 &nbsp;10/16/2006 2:51 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(1 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;978.1&nbsp;<br />
bushes 6 nations an north korea / sanctions against north korea<br />
are 6 nations enough ? are 3 nations enough are 9 nations enough are 12 nations enough dont know / need more info </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;CryptoKnight &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/17/2006 3:51 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(2 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;978.2 in reply to 978.1&nbsp;[My vote was... for dont know need more info. Real info, america is spoonfed and contradicts itself from station to station. Some say it realy was a nuke test, but very poor quality low grade, another says there's no radiation in the air, but there was seismic activity. china and russia are backing this, but specifically demand there be no military actions, much like what russia said earlier about yes we'll help america, but we dont want them bullying other countries. Problem here is korea said it'll take Any sanctions placed on them as an act of war, and they pretty much could, they're a desperate country, and sanctions could kill them, they're plenty poor and all, so with sanctions killing them, they'd have nothing to lose. Now korea is a sore spot with us, because we lost a very very close friend there who was stationed in Seoul South korea. \&quot;Apparent Suicide\&quot;, bullߪ&thorn;. He was a communications officer and I can't help but think he stumbled across something, and all he really wanted to do was to just come home, he got to come home alright, in flag drapd mahogany, then a brass urn. He did let on laughing jokingly about the extreme joys sic of being in korea, what he called the likely flashpoint for World War Three. korea's a nation sized cry for help, but they're crazy, Kim Jong Il is at least, but again this is according to american media, to make it easier for us to support killing him cause he's a bad guy, I get more full and unfiltered news from BBC on the radio. Now 6 nations might be enough, or no nations will be enough, Korea describes what they think has been done to them, and being done to them by america as gangster like actions, and claim their developing nuclear arsenal is in response to the threat america poses them and the reast of the world. This little korean mouse is roaring like a lion, and it'd be a good idea to pay closer attention. We're already fighting wars on two fronts, adding korea to the mix ... well you know how they sought to meet recruitment goals for the vietnam conflict. Brrr it's cold, is there a DRAFT in here? Here's to hoping this event's not just another marker on the side of the road to armageddon, but lately I'm not too optimistic about the big picture. Because of what alls been speculated as to being BeHiNd the big picture. Man this late night newsradio is depressing me, ya got two options, either persistent uncomfortable paranoia, or nice cozy oblivious apathy. We need more info, make this six nation talks thing televised, uncut, uncensored and worldwide. They got something to say, let's hear it, nobody wants world war three, my late departed best friend in the whole damn world didn't want it. american spy satellites predict a second nuclear test already, suspicious vehicular activity's been seen in the reported area of the tests. Is this an thrilling time in history to live in or what?]</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/30/2006 3:58 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;peace8047 &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(3 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;978.3 in reply to 978.2&nbsp;I believe this was the poll you were referring to? Sometimes things get moved around to more apt and fitting folders, it's the darn meta elfs I tell ya. What I did to find this one was went to the main index discussion list for here, told it to look for all threads with polls. Trust in Search, it knows things, many things, it could be our savior, lol. Not much more on the korean situation other than them going \&quot;OH NO!, SANCTIONS?!?, okay we're sorry we lit off our firecracker, we just wanted attention!\&quot; Silly kids, with everyone jumpy afeared and trigger happy their popping a balloon nearly got themselves, well sanctioned would be the least of it. Just bad timing to be clowning around like that. Plus they're not a rich country, whatever successful nukes they make they'll sell to about anyone just to feed their people. Sanctions are one thing, but maybe incentives should also be discussed, that way we can say we tried diplomacy.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;peace8047 &nbsp;10/30/2006 7:09 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(4 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;978.4 in reply to 978.3&nbsp;tya very much it seems past its usefulness but it isnt&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; as a reminder to this place in recent history i have been asked to keep it the 30 days&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/31/2006 4:31 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;peace8047 &nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(5 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;978.5 in reply to 978.4&nbsp;Gotcha, well even if it isn't up visible 30 days later just scribble down the message number and then you can input that for a direct pullup.<br />
(sorry for the brevity folks, but security work on halloween night is a beeyah! prepping up now, and say if you get am radion and Coast To Coast AM, Art Bell is hosting his yearly tradition Ghost To Ghost halloween show, only the best ghost stories told tonight.)</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;peace8047 &nbsp;11/1/2006 7:04 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;Poll&nbsp;(6 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;978.6 in reply to 978.5&nbsp;lol ya know how i am&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; lol its a project i love to undertake&nbsp; tyas chat soon i hope&nbsp;</p>
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&quot;185&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<font face="Times New Roman">(Before I go too much further? Disclaimer. This is a Free Speech Open Ended open minded Discussion meant to illustrate both and all viewpoints of how our current presidential administration plans to run things, speculation thereof, and it's possible effects on America and the rest of the world. Some of it will be biased, some will be humorous, all will be Patriotic. We love our country, not necessarily our leadership, we are patriots and will not be called otherwise for agreeing or disagreeing with the current leadership. Bush and his Administration Are Not America, they merely currently govern it, America is a Land, a Nation, not just a few people. Now let us speech freely.)</font>
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&quot;105&quot;;&quot;36&quot;;&quot;so far im Athena an the Unicorn  hmm interesting lol goodman /Peace
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&quot;105&quot;;&quot;37&quot;;&quot;<font face="Times New Roman">{Peace! You made it! But I don't think you'd make a very cute Athena lol.}</font>
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;As promised, the KGMI 790 AM - Hear It Now has got me on it's <a href="http://www.kgmi.com/news.asp?page=hearitnow">http://www.kgmi.com/news.asp?page=hearitnow</a> on this section linked here <a href="http://www.kgmi.com/imageuploads/Files-FilePath-4355.MP3">http://www.kgmi.com/imageuploads/Files-FilePath-4355.MP3</a> making quite possibly one of the best call ins I've done yet, though the feedback from CrystalGryphon is that I dwell a bit too much still on my ever boring narrative of the struggle of an aspiring radio jock wanna-be lol. {Ouch! That's why I married her so she could away with flaying me wide open like that lmao.} But from the inspiration of that call arose a 60 minute nonstop laugh riot, at least on my part, I thought it was a damn funny tape of voices and skits and handed it to Joe and I promise nothing but possibilities. Visualize me as a voices guy for local radio, commercials, skits, comedy bits, mass collective consciousness meditate and warp me some reality homies. I'll, We'll, just have to see how things go and if. And now for the rest of the Shows!
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&quot;180&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;Excellent, I'm glad there is something you can do to prevent them from selling it.
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;Haha, yeah Zagreo will on occasion throw gems.  I've never seen him throw 0 gems, but if I recall correctly, I based the amount thrown on the player's charm points.  So yeah, maybe do some flirting/kissing?
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;I've got a user account over there, but I could use some help sifting through ideas.  We can prolly discuss LOGD matters/modules over here in the gaming section, it's a pain to visit everywhere all the time, and chatting over there is horrible.
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>KGMI<br />
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KGMI-AMBroadcast&nbsp;areaBellingham, WABrandingKGMI 790SloganNews TalkFrequency790 kHz (AM)FormatNews/Talk/SportsERP5,000 watts (day)<br />
1,000 watts (night)ClassBOwnerSaga CommunicationsWebsiteKGMI AM 790<br />
KGMI-AM 790 is a 5 kw radio station located and licensed in Bellingham, Washington, transmitting from an antenna behind their Bellingham studios on Yew Street Road. KGMI is run by the Cascade Radio Group, owned by Saga Communications.<br />
KGMI serves Northwestern Washington, with a signal that also reaches Seattle's northern suburbs, the Olympic Peninsula and into Canada, reaching Vancouver and Victoria.<br />
[edit] KGMI On-Air Shows<br />
Local Programming:<br />
&ldquo;KGMI Morning News&rdquo;<br />
&ldquo;The Brett and Debbie Show&rdquo;[conservative talk radio]<br />
&ldquo;KGMI Noon News&rdquo;<br />
&ldquo;The Debbie Chavez Show&rdquo;<br />
&ldquo;PM Bellingham with Lynne Rainey and Dilon Honcoop&rdquo;<br />
&ldquo;The Joe Teehan Show&rdquo;<br />
&ldquo;KGMI on Health with Jacqueline Cartier&rdquo;<br />
&ldquo;In the Shop with the Car Guys&rdquo;<br />
&ldquo;Radio Real Estate with Mike Kent&rdquo;<br />
&ldquo;KGMI Community Connection&rdquo;<br />
&ldquo;Around the House&rdquo;<br />
Syndicated Shows:<br />
&ldquo;The Rush Limbaugh Show&rdquo;<br />
&ldquo;The Radio Factor with Bill O'Reilly&rdquo;<br />
&ldquo;The Clark Howard Show&rdquo;<br />
&ldquo;Coast to Coast AM&rdquo;<br />
&ldquo;America's Master Gardener Jerry Baker&rdquo;<br />
&ldquo;Money Talk with Bob Brinker&rdquo;<br />
&ldquo;Dreamland with Whitney Strieber&rdquo;<br />
&ldquo;Monica Crowley&rdquo;<br />
&ldquo;Ask the Handyman Show&rdquo;<br />
&ldquo;The Dr. Dean Edell Show&rdquo;<br />
&ldquo;The Kim Komando Show&rdquo;<br />
&ldquo;Matt Drudge&rdquo;[right wing radical blohart]<br />
[edit] External links<br />
KGMI Website<br />
Query the FCC's AM station database for KGMI<br />
Radio Locator Information on KGMI<br />
v&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;d&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;e<br />
AM radio stations in Vancouver, BC; Victoria, BC and Bellingham, WA<br />
Vancouver<br />
CKBD 600 &bull; CISL 650 &bull; CBU 690 &bull; CHMJ 730 &bull; CKNW 980 &bull; CKST 1040 &bull; CKWX 1130 &bull; CJRJ 1200 &bull; CHMB 1320 &bull; CFUN 1410 &bull; CJVB 1470<br />
Victoria<br />
CKMO 900 &bull; CFAX 1070<br />
Bellingham<br />
KARI 550 &bull; KGMI 790 &bull; KPUG 1170 &bull; KRPI 1550 &bull; KVRI 1600<br />
See also: Vancouver (FM) (AM)<br />
See also: List of radio stations in British Columbia&nbsp;and List of radio stations in Washington<br />
v&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;d&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;e<br />
Saga Communications, Inc.<br />
Radio Stations:<br />
KAFE&nbsp;&middot; KAZR&nbsp;&middot; KBAI&nbsp;&middot; KDEZ&nbsp;&middot; KDXY&nbsp;&middot; KGMI&nbsp;&middot; KISM&nbsp;&middot; KICD-AM&nbsp;&middot; KICD-FM&nbsp;&middot; KIOA&nbsp;&middot; KJBX&nbsp;&middot; KLLT&nbsp;&middot; KLTI&nbsp;&middot; KMIT&nbsp;&middot; KPSZ&nbsp;&middot; KPUG&nbsp;&middot; KRNT&nbsp;&middot; KSTZ&nbsp;&middot; KUQL&nbsp;&middot; WABZ&nbsp;&middot; WAFX&nbsp;&middot; WAQY&nbsp;&middot; WBAE / WVAE&nbsp;&middot; WBCO&nbsp;&middot; WCFF&nbsp;&middot; WCVQ&nbsp;&middot; WDBR&nbsp;&middot; WEGI&nbsp;&middot; WFEA&nbsp;&middot; WFMR&nbsp;&middot; WGAN&nbsp;&middot; WHAI&nbsp;&middot; WHCU&nbsp;&middot; WHMP / WHMQ / WHNP&nbsp;&middot; WHQG&nbsp;&middot; WINA&nbsp;&middot; WINQ&nbsp;&middot; WISE&nbsp;&middot; WIXY&nbsp;&middot; WJMR&nbsp;&middot; WJOI&nbsp;&middot; WJQI&nbsp;&middot; WJYI&nbsp;&middot; WJZA / WJZK&nbsp;&middot; WKBK&nbsp;&middot; WKFN&nbsp;&middot; WKLH&nbsp;&middot; WKNE&nbsp;&middot; WKVT-AM&nbsp;&middot; WKVT-FM&nbsp;&middot; WLRW&nbsp;&middot; WLZX&nbsp;&middot; WMGX&nbsp;&middot; WMLL&nbsp;&middot; WNAX-AM&nbsp;&middot; WNAX-FM&nbsp;&middot; WNOR&nbsp;&middot; WNYY&nbsp;&middot; WODB&nbsp;&middot; WOQL&nbsp;&middot; WOXL2&nbsp;&middot; WPOR&nbsp;&middot; WPVQ&nbsp;&middot; WQEL&nbsp;&middot; WQMZ&nbsp;&middot; WQNY&nbsp;&middot; WQQL&nbsp;&middot; WRSI / WRSY&nbsp;&middot; WSNY&nbsp;&middot; WTAX&nbsp;&middot; WVAX&nbsp;&middot; WVVR&nbsp;&middot; WWWV&nbsp;&middot; WXTT&nbsp;&middot; WYMG&nbsp;&middot; WYNZ&nbsp;&middot; WYSE&nbsp;&middot; WYXL&nbsp;&middot; WZAN&nbsp;&middot; WZBK&nbsp;&middot; WZID&nbsp;&middot; WZZP<br />
Radio Networks:<br />
Illinois Radio Network&nbsp;&middot; Michigan Farm Radio Network&nbsp;&middot; Michigan Radio Network&nbsp;&middot; Minnesota Farm Radio Network&nbsp;&middot; Minnesota News Network<br />
Television Stations:<br />
KAVU (ABC) &nbsp;&middot; KOAM (CBS) &nbsp;&middot; WXVT (CBS) &nbsp;&middot; KFJX (FOX)1 &nbsp;&middot; KVCT (FOX)1 &nbsp;&middot; KXTS (MNTV)&nbsp;&middot; KMOL (NBC) &nbsp;&middot; KVTX (TMD) &nbsp;&middot; KUNU (UNI)<br />
1Saga Communications operates these stations owned by Surtsey Media.<br />
2 Saga Communications operates this station owned by Liberty Productions.<br />
Annual Revenue: Unknown at this time.&nbsp;&middot; Employees: Unknown at this time.&nbsp;&middot; Stock Symbol: NYSE: SGA&nbsp;&middot; Website: <a href="http://www.sagacommunications.com">www.sagacommunications.com</a><br />
Retrieved from \&quot; <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KGMI">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KGMI</a> \&quot;<br />
Category: Radio stations in Washington</p>
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>...kicks Scarapace to check his Email to see if his membership over there as Cobalt Manticore has been verified yet... </p>

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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>ON it, in it and of it. Just having some troublers making my email address there invisible, not sure if it's showing it only to me as I'm the user or if it's publicly viewable. I really really hate spam. I was stuck for an avvie so I'm using sonic the hedgehog for now. They have a great list of core modules over there, some of them are jogging memories of ideal core picks, and the best of the fringe bennies lol. Ya wanna see them? Well, ok than I'm on it</p>

<p>and in it</p>

<p>and of it.</p>

<p>Heeeere they come.</p>
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;Whoops, too much to bring over, probably better to keep some a surprise for the victi-... Players!
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;Maybe we could do an IRC Chat, and I'm trying to save up for a Dwelling for private game chat meetings, but it'll have to be a Farmhouse to accomioadate more than one player. 3 -4 for Farmhouses if I recall, 5 -6 for Castles. Ya want the complete list of Core Modules brought over here then for discussion? Raiven and Koko and DarthInsidius have also been playing for awhile, they'll know what'll help make the place more fun, without being too easy. CrazyRealms, is easy, I can Search Suicidaly Til End while watching tv and eating. Whereas MightyE's server is harsh, you can expect to die daily on the downward spiral to debt, depression and death. Rai, Koko, you two got any ideas?
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Sichae's Apple Bobbing <br />
Bio Avatars <br />
Azrael the Spook <br />
Bio Alt Bio Commentary <br />
Blood Bank <br />
Cedrik's Potion Shop <br />
Cemetary Spook Module <br />
Name Change Module <br />
Name Change Alert <br />
Multiple Cities <br />
Clan Commentary Overview <br />
Clan Editor Clan News Clan Christmas Trees <br />
Costume Shop <br />
Crazy Audrey's Petting Zoo<br />
Crying Lady Custom Equipment <br />
Dag Durnick Bounties Bandits Quest Manticore Quest Minotaur Quest Dag's Quests Dark Horse Tavern <br />
Deputy Moderator <br />
Damsel in Distress <br />
The Dragon Attacks <br />
Exotic Drinks <br />
Druid Drunkard <br />
Ella's Dance Studio <br />
Experience Bar <br />
External Links <br />
Extra Forest Fights <br />
Forest Fairy Fairy Dust <br />
FAQ for Classic Server Newbie <br />
Mute Ferryman <br />
Find Gem Find Gold Find Ring <br />
Flawless Fight Cap <br />
Foilwench <br />
Forest Turn <br />
Frosty the Snowman <br />
Fund Drive Indicator Fund Drive Rewards <br />
Dice Game for Darkhorse Five Sixes Dice Game Stones Game for Darkhorse The Gardener <br />
Garden Party <br />
The Gauntlet <br />
Ghost Hut Ghost Town <br />
Holiday Gift Shop <br />
Global Hitpoints Limit <br />
Glowing Stream Goblin Hotel <br />
Gold Mine Golinda Grassy Field <br />
Ramius' Blessing <br />
Grave of Dragons <br />
Deimos' Haberdashery <br />
Haunted Library <br />
Health Bar <br />
Well-Wisher Module <br />
Hepzibah the Spook <br />
Hitchhiking Module <br />
Holiday - April Fool's Day Holiday - Pirate's Day Holiday - Christmas Holiday Hotel <br />
Ice Caravan The Ice Castle Ice Town <br />
Additional Inn <br />
Chat topics? <br />
Inn <br />
Jeweler <br />
Jewel Monster <br />
The Kissing Booth <br />
Kitchen of Doom <br />
Village Klutz <br />
Cedrik's Lottery Violet and Seth Lovers <br />
Lucky Dip <br />
Blogs<br />
Locations <br />
Moons <br />
Mount Rarity <br />
Mount Upgrade <br />
Name Colorization <br />
Named Mounts <br />
Newbie Island <br />
Nice Comments Comment Sanitizer Offering Special <br />
The Old Church The Old House Old Man <br />
Gnomish Outhouse <br />
Peer Pressure <br />
Petra the Tattoo Artist <br />
Pinata Points Transfer Points Wage Prize Mount<br />
Pumpkin Carving Contest <br />
PvP Block PvP Immunity Race - Felyne Race - Dwarf Race - Elf Race - Human Race - Storm Giant Race - Troll<br />
Riddling Gnome RSP Gnome<br />
Shade Salesman Scavenger <br />
Scrying Pool<br />
Smiythe the Smith Snow Bank <br />
Snowman Building Contest <br />
Soul Gems <br />
Trollish Spa Specialty - Chicken Mage Specialty - Dark Arts Specialty - Mystical Powers Specialty - Thieving Skills <br />
Spooky Gold <br />
Staff List Stat Tracker <br />
Village Statue Christmas Stocking <br />
Stonehenge <br />
Strategy Hut<br />
Lonestrider's Band Time Played Counter Title Change Top Web Games Troll Bridge The Tucker Prince <br />
In-game Tutor<br />
Unclean Commentary Tracker <br />
Villager's Hut Waterfall Weather<br />
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Alot of these just sounded interesting, but a few I've never heard of before that alot of versions could have used! <br />
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And there are quite a good many we've used that aren't on this list, Forbidden Pyramids, Fairy Dragon, CLan Forge, Treasure Chest, Vampire Valkyrie Ninja Samurai Pirate Angel Demon Elemental Races.
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>I always loved the Custom Names options, for mounts, dwellings, pets, weapon &amp; armor. I think people love that personalizing touch, gives em more ways to express themselves. Blog and Forum too, bio avatar, colored name, custom title. Additional races like the Searinoa, Storm Giant, Drow, Werewolves, Vampires, Angel, Demon, Elemental, who knows what else custom races. And yes, the trick is to not make it too easy, but still make it worth it trying, fun too. (though if ya wanna tweak my character's code to make me a subtle stealthy measure of godliness that's dandy lol) Alot of the For Profit sites make privileges such as those above dependant on Sitepoints, but accomplishments and tenure too could help.</p>

<p>I'm babbling cause I'm punchy lol it was the Goblin tavern.</p>
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&quot;180&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;ABsolutely, it'd be horrible to be summoned back there to see some freak renamed it The Meatporn lol.
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>all the stuff meta said plus</p>

<p>jail<br />
alignment<br />
the ability to rob the bank<br />
pvp<br />
shorter days (!)<br />
more travel turns</p>

<p>I dunno... more quests? stuff to do that doesn't require turns</p>
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>We've already got Storm Giants installed, they are only available to those who have achieved favour (favor for you Americans).  I'm prolly gonna try to give favour as a reward for randoms (some not all) so that all that good stuff will be available to people.  I'm not really interested in donations, so far the site isn't going over it's limits.</p>

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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;A chat would be good, Friday or Saturday evenings are good here.  I've still got that room on irchighway, or somewhere else would be cool.
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;Pvp is currently installed, the rest I'll look into.
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;The busy life of a game admin lol. I put one of the most pivotal questions to the Dragonprime people, about the balance between fun &amp; challenging, probably easier to get an answer to that than to find a suitable avatar for there. Alot of what they're discussing there goes right over my head and numbs my brains, you guys all up for a chat on either 10/6 or 10/7, 10/13 or 10/14? Those are the last waning days of The MetaPhorum and my so far as I can tell free weekends still subject to unpredictable helplessness of my employers. I'm still not sure I'm heading to the Right IRC there unless I see someone else in there. Maybe a test will do?
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&quot;39&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>11/15 I am Free of Verizon! </p>

<p>I'll be a'looking for a phone with reasonable monthly charges, great online speed and access, one Under 100$, a reliable telephone company, No Hidden Charges!</p>

<p>I'm sure gonna miss lording it around the rings of middle earth, where I started my mmwrpg career, au revoir to MECH as well, goodbye to BOTS2:RUMBLE. But then again hello to who knows what else?</p>

<p>Verizon would have to really wow me in price, offer Vcast without thrashing my wallet, and greatly improve it's customer service. </p>

<p>Then again, Shade2 may still lose me because they will never ever specify the types of devices, telcos, and software needed to play it. Can anyone predict this, IF it really happens AT ALL? Cosmic's idea of SOON is very very mutable.  </p>

<p>It's almost time for that next step, is it a step up or a step out?</p>
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&quot;77&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;I would Love to run a chart on The Metaphorum, though it'd be hindsight, and The TypeCastle is a Libra too! Exact date of thematic mental conception iffy, probably in the Leo reaches, we aint got any Libras here yet do we?  &gt;.&lt;
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;Elessa herself replies by referring me to this link: Suggestions I have are: <a href="http://wiki.dragonprime.net/index.php?title=Uniquegame">http://wiki.dragonprime.net/index.php?title=Uniquegame</a> Constantintilople already does a few of those. She addressed the Challenges part, but Fun is entirely up to coding or modules or whatever. Chillywhack was about ideal, CrazyRealms has it almost alrighty, previous Logd posts of some cut and paste screentext shows off some extras they had.
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&quot;77&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>Terr / Disturbed Angel is a Libran whose birthday was just recently come and gone. Happy Birth on Earth Years! She purports to have arrived and incarnated Oct.4th, last thursday, and probably doing well for someone who was just born a couple days ago lol.</p>

<p>Who is she?</p>

<p>Does she talk?</p>

<p>How many Earth Years is she now?</p>

<p>What'll she be having on her cake?</p>

<p>Am I being too nosy?</p>

<p>Why is the sky blue?</p>

<p>&gt;Figured I'd ask an Air sign this one lol.&lt; =:)</p>
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&quot;77&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;I suppose we could go from when the subdomain was registered, although that would be more like the date of conception than birth.
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;The 6th is prolly a little late, as it's today, not much time to get the word out.  I think the 13th might be good, we just need a time and place.
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;I'll login to #TypeCastle on irchighway, if you need the address and ports and such they are in a different thread I think.  I'll stay logged in tonight as long as I'm online, I might not pay any attention but it will tell you if you're in the right place.
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&quot;7&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;&gt;Aluminus Kann aka Aluminus Kaan, since the Rephormatting there appears to be no \&quot;N\&quot; in sight lol!&lt; :P
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&quot;177&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;Verily Aluminus is a Master Robot Builder! {He just Replies at the wrong designate!} Zagreo, you should really check out this robot, he is completely krayzee. :O) {You do speak some Italiano right?}
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&quot;132&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;Trying again, and then again probably trying something else if this don't work lol.<br />
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&lt;param name=showjoins value=true&gt; <br />
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&quot;132&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;Okay, very frustrating. Will be with more options.
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&lt;param name=showbuttonpanel value=true&gt; 
&lt;param name=bg value=FFFFFF&gt; 
&lt;param name=fg value=000099&gt; 
&lt;param name=roomswidth value=0&gt; 
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&lt;param name=restricted value=true&gt; 
&lt;param name=showjoins value=true&gt; 
&lt;param name=showserverwindow value=true&gt; 
&lt;param name=nicklock value=false&gt; 
&lt;param name=playsounds value=true&gt; 
&lt;param name=onlyshowchat value=false&gt; 
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&lt;param name=listtime value=0&gt; 
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<p><a href="http://Www.ChatJungle.com">Www.ChatJungle.com</a>&nbsp;<br />
Here's a good place to go if you're looking to chat online. A popular site, ChatJungle.com offers lots of categorized chat rooms, including dating chat, gaming chat, senior chat, teen chat, and more. Chat rooms here include audio and visual conference capability and feature collaborative features like file sharing, image upload and more. {If they let us set up our own free linked permanent one that is?}</p>

<p><a href="http://Www.FreeJavaChat.com">Www.FreeJavaChat.com</a>&nbsp;<br />
Here, you can get a free, customized chat room for your Web site. FreeJavaChat.com offers Java-based chat rooms that include a feature-rich IRC-compliant Web interface. A big plus for this service is that it displays no ads. {I'm not having much luck with this myself, AgraJag's a genius, he could make it work!}</p>

<p><a href="http://Www.Chatzy.Com">Www.Chatzy.Com</a>&nbsp;<br />
Need a quick way to chat with your friends? Here's a top-notch free service that lets you easily create your own chat room, in which you can invite people via E-mail to chat. No installation or registration is required and the service doesn't pester you with banner ads or popups. {I've Always been impressed with Chatzy and have used them a few times, easy quick set-up, but do tend t lag miserably lately as their server gets more and more loaded.}</p>

<p><a href="http://Www.FreeChatCode.com">Www.FreeChatCode.com</a>&nbsp;<br />
Here, you can get a free Java-based chat room for your Web site. The chat rooms here are customizable, fast-loading and support an unlimited number of users. {Again, HTML is paining my behind so I'm hesitant about this one, and it mentions nothing about IRC Access.}</p>
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&quot;186&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<font face="Times New Roman" size="4" color="#FF0000">Hey, folks!!!!!<br />
I was lost!!!! I was lost!!!<br />
I will try to come more often!!!!<br />
WHERE'S MY TEMPLE!!!!!<br />
WHERE'S MY TEMPLE!!!!!<br />
lol.<br />
It's so nice to be here... but I need time to get use to it!<br />
Blessings!</font>
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Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;177&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<font size="6" face="Times New Roman" color="#FF0000">OMG!!! OMG!!!<br />
I GOT MY TEMPLE BACK!!!!!!<br />
I AM A GOD AGAIN IN THE METACRAZY PLACE!!!!!!<br />
AHHAAHAHHAAHAHAHAHAAHAHAH<br />
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAH<br />
Let me laugh again like a cow having sex with a turtle!!!!!<br />
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAWWW!!!!!</font>
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&quot;132&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;Java applets currently can not be put in a message.  I thought you couldn't use java anyway?
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&quot;180&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>Mother of all ƒç†aßßmunches, this weekend got thoroughly consumed in the pyre of other's mindlessness. I'm i've?Now gotten called in to work BOTH Nights now, one to guard a stupid college kid party housing condoplex, now they've had a no-call no-show down at the shipyard. I really really really would rather be here making sure I'm not forgetting anything. </p>

<p>Biggest article that comes to mind I might have forgot is the Burning the george w Bush. I'm probably gonna see The Metaphorum demolished down on the 15th, to avoid any possible timezone overlap slipups. We have just one last weekend to Chat It Up in there too so a fun Farewell on the 13th &amp; 14th evening or night. But well so there's my excuse for not being on as much, the usual peopleployers that helped destroy the Metaphorum, by not giving me enough time to truly run and promote the place competitively, are now trying to prevent us from fully looting the place upon departure. Very tempted next weekend to shut off the cellphorm and break it underfoot cause this is as always not getting but always been ridiculous.  </p>

<p>A different website we've gotten a different Job though we could probably All use. </p>

<p>(fail) \&quot;Another weekend gone.\&quot; </p>

<p>:S \&quot;Sure ya couldn't find anyone else?\&quot; </p>

<p>(devil) \&quot;Doesn't matter, you're the only guard we know, we're too lazy to try calling anyone else.\&quot; </p>

<p>&gt;.&lt; \&quot;Doh! ƒç†åßßes!\&quot;</p>
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&quot;132&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;Can't, but one of them uses IRC, giving me a spark of hope, but fassibly a polse one.
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>{13th could do, probably the ideal last day to enjoy that technological marvel that is the Metaphorum TalkCity Chat lol. Wonder if there's a way to book both days just in case I get called away to work my night to death instead. Premiere and Encore performances.}</p>
 
<p>ANd folks please be patient with Constantintilople staff, Ag &amp; Aq have done so much for us already, so I'm barely leaning on them as little as possible lol. Once things are settled and slowed down bearably the pace might be freer.  </p>

<p>{If ya wanna designate Metaphorm a Deputy Admin the load might lessen too, within his deputy admin capabilities lol. ...Metaclaws reach down from the heavens, shadowing the realm's terra firm with overwhelming influence and intent...}</p>

<p>Next projects there are Player Initiated! Update yourSelves! Someone make us up Clans? Someone make us up a Dwellings? Chat up every town you can Travel to for something for someone to Reply to. Just some of my feeble ideas lol.</p>
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.sloganizer.net/en/" title="Soultron"><img src="http://www.sloganizer.net/en/style1,Sitegeist.png" border="0" alt="Live and Let Duh!" title="The Ghost in the Internet Machine!" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;181&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;I spent today creating a new module - The Gameshow.  If you find any bugs, please report them so I can fix the problem.
<div class="sig"><iframe src="http://ag.constantintilople.com/sig.php" width="100%" height="50px" frameborder="0"></iframe></div>&quot;
&quot;181&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;Haven't found it, does it give out gems? I'm one gem away from uh soemthing really realy cool, trussst me, lol.&quot;
&quot;184&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer!</p>

<p>Just got it on DVD!</p>

<p>It's well made, it's nice, it's funny to watch in Spanish lol. </p>

<p>My only complaint as I had in the theatres, is That Is Not Galactus! It's a stupid giant fart cloud. I would Love to see the rationale for their choosing to turn galactus into some boring space thunderstorm, luckily it was defeated way too easily by the much cooler more comicaccurate Silver Sufferer lol. I liked the comedy but if it was trying for the feel of the comics it fell flat painfully in a few places.</p>

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&quot;187&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>The MetaPhorum!: ~Phacts~&amp;~Phantasies!~&nbsp;<br />
Newsworthy In-Phorm-ationals!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;[Literal History of the Metaphorum!]</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1/11/2004 10:34 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;176.1&nbsp;[First there was the Cobalt Caverns message board. It was slow, but peaceful, like a sleepy little town on the internet prairie.] <br />
Cobalt Caverns site LIVES ON in The Metaverse!!! &laquo; <br />
Cobalt Caverns! <br />
&laquo; Home &raquo; <br />
Cobalt Caverns! <br />
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News <br />
General <br />
General Board You can talk about anything here <br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore892Jul 21st, 2003, 2:32pm <br />
by Cobalt packin Big GunsKILL <br />
Newcomers/Visitors! Meet and Greet! <br />
Stop by here and say \&quot;HI!\&quot;, meet some of our friendly Members! Moderator: Cobalt Manticore141Jul 21st, 2003, 2:38pm by Creedence Cobalthingyer Revival <br />
Member News Bulletins! <br />
Recent updates, announcements and other news on Cobalt Cavern's Denizens! <br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore1059Jul 21st, 2003, 2:41pm <br />
by Cobalt passin the buck <br />
Construction Signs! <br />
Site News, Updates, Upgrades, Additions, Etc.., Moderator: Cobalt Manticore49May 4th, 2003, 9:38pm by Cobalt Manticore <br />
Technical Problems <br />
FOr all complaints, suggestions, advice, gripes, peeves and general commentary on how this MessageBoard works. Moderator: Cobalt Manticore13Jul 21st, 2003, 2:43pm by CObalts a dweeb <br />
Zodiac <br />
Star Base Cobalt! <br />
Where it all begins.., <br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore415May 20th, 2003, 12:14am <br />
by Cobalt Manticore <br />
ARIES! March 21 - April 29 <br />
Enthusiastic, Impulsive, Independant, Pioneering! Moderator: Cobalt Manticore1319May 20th, 2003, 12:18am by Cobalt Manticore <br />
TAURUS! April 20 - May 20 <br />
Practical, Generous, Patient, Purposeful, Constant. Moderator: Cobalt Manticore16Apr 23rd, 2003, 6:03pm by Cobalt Manticore <br />
GEMINI! May 21 - June 20 <br />
Inquisitive, Versatile, Dextrous, Articulate! Moderator: Cobalt Manticore112May 31st, 2003, 09:51am by Cobalt Manticore <br />
CANCER! June 21 - July 22 <br />
Protective, Tenacious, Changeable, Tough, Caring. Moderator: Cobalt Manticore18May 6th, 2003, 9:57pm by Cobalt Manticore <br />
LEO! July 23 - August 22 <br />
Creative, Dignified, Passionate, Extravagant. Moderator: Cobalt Manticore111May 19th, 2003, 6:13pm by Aya <br />
VIRGO! August 23 - Sept. 22 <br />
Meticulous, Analytical, Methodical, Practical. Moderator: Cobalt Manticore12May 4th, 2003, 10:02pm by Cobalt Manticore <br />
LIBRA! Sept. 23 - Oct. 22 <br />
Diplomatic, Amenable, Charming, Romantic, Courteous. Moderator: Cobalt Manticore11Apr 5th, 2003, 2:26pm by Cobalt Manticore <br />
SCORPIO! Oct. 23 - Nov. 21 <br />
Magnetic, Intense, Secretive, Willful, Penetrating, Understanding. Moderator: Cobalt Manticore123May 6th, 2003, 9:43pm by Cobalt Manticore <br />
SAGGITARIUS! Nov. 22 - Dec. 21 <br />
Optimistic, Freedom-loving, Idealistic, philosophical, Honest. Moderator: Cobalt Manticore13May 20th, 2003, 12:28am by Cobalt Manticore <br />
CAPRICORN! Dec. 22 - Jan. 19 <br />
Dutiful, Industrious, Loyal, Enduring, Ambitious. Moderator: Cobalt Manticore15May 20th, 2003, 12:30am by Cobalt Manticore <br />
AQUARIUS! Jan. 20 - Feb. 18 <br />
Humanitarian, Intuitive, Sociable, Individualistic. Moderator: Cobalt Manticore19May 20th, 2003, 12:34am by Cobalt Manticore <br />
PISCES! Feb. 19 - March 20 <br />
Sensitive, Dreamy, Compassionate, Imaginative. Moderator: Cobalt Manticore16May 6th, 2003, 10:02pm by Cobalt Manticore <br />
Astro-Avengers! <br />
Elite Top Secret Cadre of Loyal Warriors. Moderator: Cobalt Manticore11Apr 7th, 2003, 12:08am by Cobalt Manticore <br />
Planetary Positions! <br />
Where were the planets at YOUR time of birth? Moderator: Cobalt Manticore11Apr 17th, 2003, 8:34pm by Cobalt Manticore <br />
House Positions! (Placidus!) What Positions were the Houses in at YOUR TIME of BIRTH? Moderator: Cobalt Manticore13May 20th, 2003, 12:37am by Cobalt Manticore <br />
Natal (Major) Aspects! Conjunctions, Oppositions, Trines, Squares, Quincuxes and Sextiles, OH MY! <br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore12Apr 17th, 2003, 8:52pm <br />
by Cobalt Manticore <br />
[Pet Astrology.] <br />
[Derived from Linda Goodman's Sun Signs and Spiritual Astrology. This is Astrology for Pets.] <br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore16May 20th, 2003, 12:41am <br />
by Cobalt Manticore <br />
Native American Astrology! <br />
North/Winter/Buffalo. <br />
Knowledge. <br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore36May 20th, 2003, 12:47am <br />
East/Spring/Eagle. <br />
Illumination. <br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore39May 6th, 2003, 9:51pm <br />
South/Summer/Mouse. <br />
Fruition, Growth. <br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore35Apr 24th, 2003, 8:33pm <br />
Autumn/West/Bear. <br />
Transformation. <br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore312May 6th, 2003, 9:05pm <br />
Cobalt Medicine Lodge! <br />
Beating Drums, Playing Flutes, Sharing in the Harvests of Friendships and the Huntings of Information! <br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore315May 16th, 2003, 10:26am <br />
by Cobalt Manticore <br />
Chinese Zodiac! <br />
Cobalt Khan's Temple of Manticore! Greetings, Fellow Traveler! Throughout the Millenia, Your Chinese Zodiac Sign has Survived. At times, it takes a Beast to teach us how to be Better Humans. <br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore1421Jul 21st, 2003, 2:51pm <br />
by Manticore the Big Cobalt Ox <br />
Cryptozoology! <br />
Introduction to Cryptozoology! The Study Of Hidden Animals! <br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore11Apr 17th, 2003, 10:50pm <br />
by Cobalt Manticore <br />
Cryptids of the Air! <br />
Look! Up in the Sky! Is it a bird? a Plane? A Bird the size of a Plane? Moderator: Cobalt Manticore13Apr 13th, 2003, 01:20am by Cobalt Manticore <br />
Cryptids on Land! <br />
What roams the Woods and Fields late at Night, rarely seen by the Eyes of Man? <br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore28May 1st, 2003, 7:32pm <br />
by Cobalt Manticore <br />
Cryptids of the Seas! <br />
Far below in the Hidden Depths swim Creatures Older than Civilization, yet New (or unknown) to our Sciences! <br />
Moderator: Cobalt Manticore22Apr 6th, 2003, 01:39am <br />
by Cobalt Manticore <br />
Parapsychology! <br />
U.F.O.logy! <br />
Mythology(ies)! <br />
Cobaltic Manticorian <br />
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<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1/11/2004 11:59 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;(2 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;176.2 in reply to 176.1&nbsp;[The Metaverse wound up almost as popular, but ate itself due to stagnancy and needless infighting. My heart just was'nt into sustaining a ruined dream, so I took what I've gotten from both previous sites and brought it over to a wider veiw, a broader spectrum, a larger audience. The plan was to create a fun place for all Meta-pals, Old and New. Kind of makes you just wanna be a part of it all eh?] <br />
The Metaverse! - Home <br />
The Metaverse! <br />
&laquo; Home &raquo; <br />
Metaverse! <br />
&laquo; Home &raquo; <br />
&nbsp;The Metaverse! <br />
General <br />
General Board You can talk about anything here <br />
Guestbook! <br />
Meet and Greet our Awesome Members! <br />
[This one was fun for new members to have their own say and initial questions!] <br />
Member News! <br />
Good news, bad news and new news on Members here! <br />
[Ngilah's Baby, Jojara's England Adventure and other milestone, landmark member happenings happened here.] <br />
General Musings: Poems, Stories and Other Miscelaneous Literaries. <br />
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, here are some words from Metaverse Members that create a picture. <br />
[This section turned into the most beautious part of the whole site. It brought out alot in everyone.] <br />
[Suggestions Box!] <br />
Questions, Complaints, Concerns from Members to Moderators! <br />
[Surprisingly, I never got too many suggestions, just the silent masses. Members watching from the shadows, nonposting, or signed up and then that's it..., Kinda freaky, lol.] <br />
LInks to other sites who have no homes (yet) here but are nonetheless, worth the lookat! <br />
[Teri, to this day I still could'nt get into this section, to my feeble webtv, there was no Title to select on to be able to enter. Does anyone know what was in/on this part? Maybe send it to me for I press the selfdestruct switch?] <br />
The Metaverse Times! (Site News!) <br />
This is about Site news, plans, changes, events, occurences, etc. \&quot;We have such plans, such grand plansss...,\&quot; <br />
[Plans indeed, this part really took off after the MSN final warning sign started flashing. We scrambled like Battlestar Galactica to search for a new \&quot;planet\&quot; to inhabitate. And here we are, the rest is history. Applauding those with the strength and wisdom to \&quot;Follow The Manticore\&quot; rather than run with some other herd. ;)] <br />
Member Pics Gallery <br />
Pics of Metamembers! Or pics that best Represent them! <br />
[Darn, and thought this was workable too.] <br />
Astrology! <br />
[Yay.] <br />
Horoscope Astrology! <br />
What's your sign? heheh. CHeck it out here, info on specific sun signs <br />
[A little bit of Cobalt Caverns interwoven with new knowledge and perspectives that luckily, now exist on this site's astrlogy section.] <br />
Celtic Astrology! <br />
To top that off, did you know you have a Celtic birthsign too? <br />
[er, Tree Signs. and some other symbols. relatively incomplete section here.] <br />
Egyptian Astrology! <br />
This Astrology shows you what God sign you are! <br />
[This would'nt have gone very far without help, so ty ty ty 2 those helpies.] <br />
Native American Astrology! This system tells you the Seasonal and Monthly animals the stars have made you. <br />
[This one was my favourite! I loved it. Word for word a piece of art that endures still.] <br />
African Astrology! <br />
Astrological system from the Dark Continent! <br />
[One submission, but at least i concerned me, so yes, it was'nt all that bad off! lol.] <br />
Astrology from India! <br />
(pretty much explains itself, I think..,) <br />
[Also about me, but others were welcoem to say SOMETHING!] <br />
Aztec Astrology! <br />
Aztec Astrology System? <br />
[Also also me me me and ME and some other ppl, but noone else has Aztec astrology signs. Bummer.] <br />
Esoteric Astrology! <br />
Astrology as a Journey toward Soul Development! <br />
[Jojara's crowning jewel, never heard of this all before she introduced it to us. That's the beauty of the site is sometimes, we learned stuff, lol.] <br />
(*)Astrology Links!(*) <br />
Sites Allied, Associated and Admired by The Metaverse! <br />
[Friends and Family of the 'Verse.] <br />
(*)Jokes, Stories, Poems on Astrology!(*) (*)Feeling like the Stars got you in a writing mood? See something in a book or something that caught your eye? These are no accidents! Here you can share these gifts!(G)(*) <br />
[Some irrelevant stuff wound up here, becase the title was'nt visible or something, but otherwise prime.] <br />
Chinese Zodiac/Astrology! <br />
The Year you were born in gives you an Animal, an Element and Meaning, from the Land of the Great Wall! <br />
[Also a big pat on the back to Jojara and a little strange look to Aluminus for adding his own unique take on the signs of this zodiac.] <br />
Sun Sign Funnies <br />
[These were also a little funny, even.] <br />
Religions/Mythologies: Metaversal Home of All Gods! <br />
[Good sections, good reading, Ngilah's fast furious fingers typed tomes and virtual bibles on this subject!] <br />
Norse Mythology! Gods of the Vikings and Nordic Peoples <br />
Thor, Odin, Loki, Helga, Baldur, Sven, Fenris, and Chuckie! <br />
[Chuckie, lol.] <br />
Greek Mythology! Thoughts and Philosophies of Ancient Greek Deified Description! <br />
Zeus, Hera, Mercury, It's All Greek to Me! <br />
[Cliche pun there.] <br />
Christianity! Monotheistic Religion founded in the Middle East! <br />
I know I'm opening this to alot of controversy but.., uuh.., [stands <br />
back and lights a fuse..] <br />
[I was feeling a bit daring. All religion becomes mythology with the passage of time. Nothing wrong with it, enjoy it while it lasts. Don't waste your life/breath selling it to others, sit down, shut up and learn from it, and heck, learn a few other religions too!] <br />
/\\Egyptian/\\Mythology!/\\ <br />
/\\Blowing Sands and Heiroglyphs, Pyramids amidst Sand-drifts. Egyptian Legends and Lore and More, say this five times fast at the door!/\\ <br />
[Loved the rhyme and the info from Ngil was as multitudinous as the sands of time.] <br />
(8)[Metaversal Musicbox!](8) <br />
[These I planned to add some MIDI music/sound files to, according to genre.] <br />
(8)[ROCK &amp; ROLL!](8) Metaversal Rockhounds Gather here for Hard, Soft, Classical and Alternative ROCK!! <br />
[Oooh yeah.] <br />
(8)[RAP!](8) <br />
(8)[Old School, New School, High School, My School!! Funky, dope, fresh krushing grooves up in This piece, yo!](8) <br />
[Word.] <br />
(8)[Country!](8) <br />
(8)[Yeah? So? I like some Country!! I'm sure some of you do TOO!](8) <br />
[Yeehaw.] <br />
(8)[Soundtracks!](8) <br />
(8)[Music from Movies, Television, anywhere else on the where Music was Seen/Scene/On a Screen!](8) <br />
[Andplease don't call these \&quot;showtunes\&quot;, I don't swing that way, fellas, tee hee, lmao. Egads.] <br />
(8)[New Age!](8) <br />
(8)[New Age Music! Music with a Spirit!](8) <br />
[This one I had hopes for, but mostly I found the Blues.(and liked them) yoish.] <br />
(8)[Techno!](8) <br />
(8)[Technologically inspired/created music, Energetic, Fastpaced, Exciting, PulsePounding! Daaamn! WHat am I doing here? I should be DANCING!](8) <br />
[Totally the section I wanted for tunes to make Metamembers jump out of their seats on.] <br />
Numerology! <br />
[This one diiidnt quiiite turn into anything, it was in demand, but that was about it. Give the people what the want, s they can stare at it, lol.] <br />
Cryptozoology! <br />
[My Personal Fave!] <br />
Strange Creatures in the Sky! ...[Message truncated] View Full Message&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Bloodgeon &nbsp;&nbsp;1/17/2004 8:51 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;(3 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;176.3 in reply to 176.2&nbsp;{The Ornate Cobalt Castle! A room of magical, personal, but fond memories.} <br />
{Fortress Metanus, also an MSN created room, sprang forth from common roots. <br />
I was overloaded with messengerpeople one day and said STOP!!!! HOLD THE F ON!!!!! Let me create a room and you all can talk to me IN THERE! <br />
So I did. <br />
I made it, kinda sorta based on a Transformers character <br />
(Aluminus would be proud.) <br />
So, Fortress Metanus was created! <br />
It became popular, getting bookmarked and faved to saves, er, yeah left and right. <br />
Mostly due in part to the charisma of WiccanSunBabe and I helped a little too. <br />
It gradually lost it's original purpose, found another light in fun, frivolity, flirtaciousness, and folly. All good, as long as people were enjoying themselves. <br />
The funniest times were the spying on the main MSN Astrology chat for conversation pieces and a room fulla hosts one day taking turns kicking themselves out, hahaha. <br />
I almost lost a lung laughing watching all of that. <br />
Weird noone booted me, until I mentioned it. <br />
Good times, bad times, learning times. <br />
All of it bringing me to this point. <br />
Still a work in progress, but what I've learned is this: \&quot;A chatroom /messageboard /website changes \&quot;Phorm\&quot; (form) as the chatters change (hence Meta) and I've never Metaphorm I didnt like, at first, lol.\&quot; <br />
So for now, here's some Meta Phorum (For 'em!) Get it? <br />
okay, nm. <br />
Enjoy the Room! <br />
\&quot;Meta casa, su casa.\&quot; <br />
Just be good to eachother or my fun side comes out and feeds.}&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8/11/2004 12:09 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Bloodgeon  unread&nbsp;(4 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;176.4 in reply to 176.3&nbsp;What a post to go back and dredge up eh? <br />
For you who are just now joining us, well, here's about where it all began for this here current incarnation of my online acumen, hrwaaahh! <br />
It just keeps getting bigger, I think I have teh online equivalent of that plant from \&quot;Lil shop of Horrors!\&quot; <br />
FEED ME, Sey-Meta! </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;8/11/2004 4:28 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;(5 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;176.5 in reply to 176.4&nbsp;hmm, why did nobody have aztec astro signs...? we need more astrology stuff here man! all of those different astrology things, finding different signs kinda stuff. grr, i wanna know my aztec sign! lol&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8/13/2004 3:57 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(6 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;176.6 in reply to 176.5&nbsp;*Simply go to Advanced Search, and look up Aztec Astrology here from way back, it was one of the first posts I set up as Bloodgeon, so... it's way back there, but we does got it.*&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-9 12:35 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(7 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;176.7 in reply to 176.6&nbsp;(Advanced search, keyword: Flint and you'll see something pretty stony lol.)<br />
Man whatta lotta to look back on, makes one just wanna settle in and down on a permanent reliable internetsite edifice I'll be working on a sitemap thematic for a whole new comfortable place anyone could call home, and proudly so.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-13 10:38 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;(8 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;176.8 in reply to 176.7&nbsp;Ag's mom's coming down for the weekend, but I'm definitely up for some overtime work on moving this over or whatever. I've sort of been doing nights online lately. Somehow seems more efficient. Tell us what you want and we'll do what we can. &lt;Attempts to crack her fingers, but gives up because of the uncomfortable pulling on her delicate skin.&gt; <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sep-13 8:12 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(9 of 9)&nbsp;&nbsp;176.9 in reply to 176.8&nbsp;I'm probably tackling it folder by folder, after the groundwork is laid over there that is, Agra has some of the specifics on that.</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;187&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>Continued from the Truncate, just the remaining screentextshot, ideas of what I've done in the past, some of it worked. </p>

<p>Strange Creatures in the Sky! Flying Cryptids, we got 'em roosting here! <br />
Cryptids Afoot! <br />
If it's a walker, crawler, slitherer or a hopper, it's grounded here! <br />
[Yes yes yes.] <br />
Sea Monsters and other watery beasts! From Saltwater to Freshwater, lakes, rivers, oceans seas and streams, they swim here! <br />
[Ooo yeah.] <br />
Crypto-Media! <br />
Books, Television, Movies, Music and More, Cryptids can be seen easier here! <br />
[More, gimme more.] <br />
Sightings!?! Heck yeah!! <br />
Tell us what you or someone else has experienced, Anonymity is Completely Acceptable! <br />
[JimmyOkla, big ty. WIthout your/mine/our sightings parts, this section would have suffered. btw Jimmy has a website I did post here if you want to see fur yourself.] <br />
Cryptozoology Links! <br />
Discovered Sites on Hidden Creatures! <br />
[It's where I opened the Metaverse to a world wide web of crypto-excitement. Sites I used to hang out at. Actually, soem of those sites were inspirations for what I tried to do with my sites!] <br />
Fictional Cryptozoology! <br />
Stories, Poems, and other prose you ca dedicated to your Favourite Cryptids! <br />
[Niiice section, and good reads that survived to here.] <br />
Primates, Anthropoids and Relict Hominids! If it walks like a Human, if it acts like a Human, it's not always a Human..,:S <br />
[My faaavorite part of the whole shebang!] <br />
Cryptid Felines! <br />
Strange, Unknown, Out of Place, Out of Time Felines!(@) <br />
[Meow.] <br />
Possible Living Dinosaurs! -Rexs, 'Saurs, 'Sauruses, 'Dons, 'Dactyls, and some 'Icuses <br />
[One of the fascinating parts of the study.] <br />
Cryptid Gallery! <br />
Linkable Pictures of Cryptids! <br />
[Didnt do much here, picture THAT!] <br />
Parapsychology!Para-Science Fiction: poems, short stories, songs, etc. <br />
Got a scary story to tell, a poem to make us yell, literature with a spooky smell? <br />
[My complete stories have yet to be told, as I'm sure that could apply to other people.] <br />
Parapsychology Links! <br />
Links into Realms ABOUT Realms OF the Unknown! <br />
[I posted a few..,] <br />
Case Reports: <br />
This involves the results, plans, etc. concerned with actually going to See these Haunted Places and Witnessing other types of Mind Matters! <br />
[This one was going to be the part I shined on, actually going out to haunted sites in the area and coming back with results/reports. but not too late for that..,] <br />
~Ghosts~Spirits~and~other~Nonsolid~Beings!~ Apparitions, ~Phantoms, Poltergeists, Angels, Demons, and Shades of Things Unknown!~ <br />
[Cool part.] <br />
{{{Mind}}} over {{{Matter!}}} {{You'll be surprised at what your mind can do!..Or not? You might have known along...}} <br />
[This section did okay.] <br />
Morphius, the Sandman <br />
For things Dream related <br />
[Not sure where Ngilah was going with this, but it was iiinterrresting!] <br />
Parapsychic Pics Gallery! <br />
Pictures of Spirits, Mediums, Medium Spirits, and Psychic Energetics. <br />
[Darnit.] <br />
TRANSFORMERS! More than Meets the Eyes! Robots in Disguise! <br />
[Fun part here, funnnn part.] <br />
Transformers Interactive History! Rewriting the whole Transformers History! Be your favorite Robot In Disguise, or make your own unique character(s). <br />
[Still has potential, if someone \&quot;Kann\&quot; just keep on it?] <br />
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<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/25/2004 9:03 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;442.1&nbsp;10 Secrets Your Handwriting Might Reveal <br />
Ever wonder what your handwriting says about you? A lot, a graphologist would say--and chances are, not all of it would be pretty. <br />
To give you a taste of the messages you may be sending every time you write a note, we've put together a list of&nbsp;ten handwriting secrets in the graphologist's sack. <br />
Be warned, though: Graphology is too complex to be boiled down into universal nuggets. So, take these with a grain of salt (and don't break out your prison flip-flops just yet). <br />
1. Are your Us and Ws rounded on their bottoms? You're sensitive and maybe poetic. <br />
2. Do you cross your Ts in the middle or at the top? The lower you cross your T, the less ambition you have. <br />
3. Do you loop your Cs at the top? Then, to quote Carly Simon, you're so vain. <br />
4. Are your As and Os tightly closed? Perhaps you're hiding something. <br />
5. Do your letters slant every which way? If so, then yikes. Only 10 percent of the general population has a wobbly slant--compared with 70 to 80 percent of convicted felons. <br />
6. Do you have the \&quot;felon's claw\&quot;? It's another hallmark of the criminal, and it occurs when you bring a letter straight down, then attach a claw-shaped curve to its end--say when you're writing the lowercase y. <br />
7. Is your signature different from your regular handwriting? Then perhaps you're putting on an act. <br />
8. Do the connecting swoops between your letters droop? Maybe you have a martyr complex, and are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. 9. Is your handwriting spiky and angular? Relax. There's no need to be so tense. <br />
10. Are your letters a bit squatty? If they're biggest in the middle zone, and don't extend much up or below the baseline, then you're perhaps a bit childish. The Disney logo, based on Walt Disney's handwriting, is a good example of this. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;10/26/2004 5:42 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;(2 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;442.2 in reply to 442.1&nbsp;<br />
My handwriting always speaks about sex! I dont know why!!!! This happens to me since I belong to the Noz Castle!!!!!!<br />
I need help!<br />
Zagreo Rufus</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;10/30/2004 10:58 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;(3 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;442.3 in reply to 442.1&nbsp;oh man! i'm a criminal!! blast those strine ancestors!<br />
1. Are your Us and Ws rounded on their bottoms? You're sensitive and maybe poetic. -- yes... sure i am <br />
2. Do you cross your Ts in the middle or at the top? The lower you cross your T, the less ambition you have. -- middle... rats <br />
3. Do you loop your Cs at the top? Then, to quote Carly Simon, you're so vain. -- nope <br />
4. Are your As and Os tightly closed? Perhaps you're hiding something. -- nope <br />
5. Do your letters slant every which way? If so, then yikes. Only 10 percent of the general population has a wobbly slant--compared with 70 to 80 percent of convicted felons. -- every way AND which! d'oh! <br />
6. Do you have the \&quot;felon's claw\&quot;? It's another hallmark of the criminal, and it occurs when you bring a letter straight down, then attach a claw-shaped curve to its end--say when you're writing the lowercase y. -- oh dear...&nbsp; :| <br />
7. Is your signature different from your regular handwriting? Then perhaps you're putting on an act. -- phantastic <br />
8. Do the connecting swoops between your letters droop? Maybe you have a martyr complex, and are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. -- i'm good <br />
9. Is your handwriting spiky and angular? Relax. There's no need to be so tense. -- yeah right <br />
10. Are your letters a bit squatty? If they're biggest in the middle zone, and don't extend much up or below the baseline, then you're perhaps a bit childish. The Disney logo, based on Walt Disney's handwriting, is a good example of this. -- nope<br />
and in conclusion, i have some damn cool writing! lol. everybody likes my writing... &lt;shrugs!&gt;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10/31/2004 2:36 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(4 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;442.4 in reply to 442.3&nbsp;I have to say numbers 2,3&amp;7 stood out to me in ways that seemed significant to me..,</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Aug-9 5:57 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(5 of 5)&nbsp;&nbsp;442.5 in reply to 442.4&nbsp;I'm fake, vain &amp; unambitious lol. On another hand it's time to plan your retirement! <br />
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Retirement Planning<br />
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&nbsp;If you had purchased $1000.00 of Nortel stock one<br />
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&nbsp;With Enron, you would have had $16.50 left of the original&nbsp;$1000.00.<br />
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The dark secrets in cyberspace  <br />
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New site lets you purge your soul of sins great & small <br />
By RICHARD SCHAPIRO<br />
DAILY NEWS WRITER <br />
Sinners are spilling their guts at an Internet-age confessional: a Web site. <br />
Under no threat of penance, hundreds of computer users have started unburdening themselves simply by sending their confessions in postcard form to the Web site, postsecret.blogspot.com. The site allows these new-age exhibitionists an opportunity to anonymously broadcast their darkest — or just plain bizarre — secrets. <br />
The postcards include everything from a person admitting that he felt more relief than grief after his father died to someone confessing to follow the pooper-scooper law only when people are watching. <br />
Some of the confessions are zany. "Sometimes I still keep one eye open after I've supposedly gone to sleep — just in case my stuffed animals come to life." <br />
Others are downright heartbreaking. "I still haven't told my father that I have the same disease that killed my mother." <br />
The site was created by Frank Warren, 41, of Germantown, Md., in January. At the time, he was looking for a way to rid himself of a secret he had been keeping for more than 30 years. <br />
"I did not have the courage to share it alone," said Warren, who owns a medical document delivery business. Since the site was launched, Warren said he has had more than 1,500 submissions. <br />
His instructions to the guilt-wracked are simple: Create your own 4-by-6-inch postcard and disclose your secret on one side. <br />
Each week, he sorts through the couple hundred postcards he receives and selects those he feels are compelling enough to broadcast to the world. <br />
As shocking as many of the secrets are on their own, the artwork that accompanies some is often equally striking. One particularly dramatic postcard includes the phrase, "I've always wanted to rob a bank," in red highlight. The words are punctuated by what appear to be several bullet holes in the card. <br />
Although it is impossible to verify if the confessions are legit, the Web site has generated a legion of adoring fans. <br />
"Your Web site is by far one of the most beautiful things found in cyberspace. Amid all the pornography and spam and lies and scams, to find something so real, so sincere, it moved me to tears," wrote a voyeur from Singapore. Why would anyone choose to have his most heartfelt secrets revealed to thousands of people? <br />
"There is a desire to unburden," said Jeffrey Werden, a Manhattan psychoanalyst. "This allows people to have something about themselves in the public eye and maintain their anonymity at the same time." <br />
Originally published on June 4, 2005 <br />
Edited 06/06/2005 01:38 ET ET by EJagana <br />
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From: Metaphorm    6/13/2005 6:27 am To: ALL  (2 of 5)  606.2 in reply to 606.1 New Virus <br />
You have just received the Amish Virus.<br />
 <br />
Since we do not have electricity nor computers, you are on the honor system. Please delete all of your files.<br />
Thanks to thee<br />
<br />
From: ZAGREO_RUFUS  6/28/2005 2:31 pm To: Metaphorm   (3 of 5)  606.3 in reply to 606.2 <br />
"I GOT A SECRET...I´VE BEEN HIDING UNDER MY SKIN...."<br />
I am..<br />
MR. ROBOTO!<br />
"I'm not a robot without emotions - I'm not what you see"<br />
"I'm not a hero, I'm not a saviour, forget what you know".<br />
LMAO<br />
 <br />
Edited 6/28/2005 5:33 pm ET by ZAGREO_RUFUS <br />
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From: Metaphorm    6/30/2005 3:46 pm To: ZAGREO_RUFUS  (4 of 5)  606.4 in reply to 606.3 I've got a secret, hiding under my skin, muscles, tissues, veins and nerves and stuff, underneath it all I'm a freaky Skeleton, and ya know what, I'm betting you are all Too! <br />
Robot that, Zagretronian. Bidi bidi bidi bidi!!<br />
<br />
From: ZAGREO_RUFUS  6/30/2005 8:16 pm To: Metaphorm   (5 of 5)  606.5 in reply to 606.4 <br />
LMAO<br />
YOu are strange!<br />
hahaahah</font>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;188&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<font face="Microsoft Sans Serif"> From: Metaphorm    1/6/2005 8:01 pm To: ALL   482.1 Some of you are probably doing this already, but some still have people sending emails with all of the addresses still showing. <br />
E-mail this to them! <br />
Please Read This All The Way Through <br />
Late one evening, while online, I received an IM (Internet message)  from a gentleman who said he knew me through mutual pals online.  We chatted for an hour or so before deciding to keep in touch, as we had so many things in common. <br />
Eventually after a week or so of knowing him, I trusted him with my   name (first name) and phone number.  After all, he knew my friends and I felt he must have been okay if they all liked and knew him.   He knew a lot about them; he knew a lot about me, and he knew a lot about a lot!  He seemed like such a nice person, a pleasant person, and someone whom  <br />
I felt very comfortable sharing my time online (and on the phone) with. <br />
One night, a friend from our group of friends invited me to a Chat Room where several of the friends had gathered and were chatting when this  gentleman popped into the Chat Room.  He popped in and then left quickly. <br />
Then, for the first time since I met and started chatting with him, I  mentioned him to one of the friends who was in the Chat Room, one whom this gentleman claimed an association with.   She was in total awe, she did not know who he was!  Things were beginning to look really suspicious.  The more she and I chatted, the more suspicious it became.   It also became apparent that this guy knew none of us. <br />
Suddenly, he disappeared off-line for a few days, then one day he pops  back in and sends me an IM saying that we need to talk.   He called me at my home and I was very upset, so I asked him how he really found me and why he had felt the need to lie in the first place. <br />
***Please pay attention tothis:*** <br />
He told me that he spotted my screen name on a "Forward" that one of my friends had sent to someone else.   My screen name is what attracted him.  He then used the screen name of others on the list of forwards to acquaint himself with me and various others from our clique of friends.   He also used the Member Directory (at AOL) to look up info about others on the list of forwards, so as not to look suspicious.   He said he felt it was the only way he would have the chance to get to know me, and the main attraction to me was  "My Screen name"  because he thought it was "sexy".   I was upset, needless to say, as I had trusted this man with my personal info, such as phone number and name.   He also knew where I lived (thanks to the phone bill) and I was now his prey. <br />
A few days after having last talked to this person and thinking that was the last of him, I received a phone call at 4:00 AM.   It was this man telling me he was in town to see a friend who lived 20 minutes from my house, and wanted to know if I would like to meet him for coffee or breakfast.  When I told him it was not such a good idea, he became irate and hung up on me. <br />
I immediately called him back  (caller ID) and explained to him that my husband was back home  (trying to scare him) and please not be so mad  (in fear of him and what he might do).  Telling him that my husband had returned and we were reconciling was a lie, and I told him this to make him think I was not alone. <br />
Imagine the feeling I felt in the pit of my stomach when he came back  with the following response - - "You're a lying bitch, your husband is not there with you -- you are  alone!" <br />
I hung up on him and immediately called the Broward County Sheriff's  office and told them what had happened.   They sent an officer over to take a report and said that was really all they could do for me at that time.  So, <br />
I packed few belongings into my car, and drove to my sister's home for the night. <br />
Fifteen or twenty minutes after I arrived at her home, I received a  phone call from this man again.  He knew that I had called the Sheriff and reported him;  he knew where I was and he knew my sister and her husband's names.  <br />
  <br />
This man had been stalking me for weeks and I had no idea. <br />
I walked, ate, slept and breathed in constant fear until he was finally  arrested for stalking -- <br />
Not for stalking me.  Nope -- for stalking another lady who lived in Kendall, Florida. <br />
I wanted to share this with you all.  <br />
And yes, it is all true. <br />
Friends, when you forward things and you leave your friends' names out in plain view like that, you are  putting them and yourself in what could be grave danger. <br />
I hope I have gotten this message across.  I have not even begun to mention his assault  (rape, using deadly force)  charges the detectives from Broward County and Kendall, FL uncovered on him while investigating his prior history. <br />
..................................<br />
............ <br />
People, please -- Be safe, be careful and use Blind Carbon Copy  (BCC). <br />
Please Remember:  It is Important to remove all personal email addresses when forwarding items from this, or any other emails.  <br />
Many of us have a great deal of information in our signature files that appear at the bottom of many of our messages. <br />
In addition, the blind carbon copy  (Bcc)  option makes the individuals you send email to  unseen by all other recipients.   <br />
E-mailers should also cut out ALL email addresses from "Fwd's" when  forwarding the message on. <br />
You may have received unsolicited emails from individuals who have retrieved your email address via a forwarded message from a group. <br />
IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR FRIENDS,  <br />
CHANGE HOW YOU SEND E-MAIL! <br />
Do you wonder why you get viruses or junk mail?   Do you hate it? <br />
Every time you forward an e-mail there is information left over from  the people that received the message before you -- namely their e-mail addresses.  As the messages get forwarded along, the list of addresses builds, and builds, and builds, and all it takes is for some person to get a virus and his/her computer can send that virus to every e-mail address that has come across their computer. <br />
Someone can also take all of those addresses and sell them or send junk mail to them in the hopes that you will go to the site and he will make five cents.  That's right, all of that inconvenience over a nickel. <br />
How do you stop it? <br />
Well, there are two easy steps: <br />
1) When you forward an email:  DELETE all of the other addresses that appear in the body of the message.   Highlight them, right click and click delete; backspace them - whatever it is you know how to do. <br />
It only takes a second. <br />
2) Whenever you send an e-mail, don't use the "To:" or "CC:"  Use only the "Bcc:" (Blind Carbon Copy) for sending the message.   <br />
Click on the little address book beside "To" to "select recipients" but put the recipients in the "Bcc" box instead of the "To" box.  <br />
That's it - it's that easy - <br />
This message should be forwarded (minus my email address) to everyone on your  e-mail list.   <br />
It should also confirm why & how we should  "clean-up" our e-mails.  Even if you are already using BCC, you no doubt have friends who need this information to understand the importance of using ONLY Bcc.</font>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
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&quot;189&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>Newsworthy In-Phorm-ationals!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Armageddon it, how's it all gonna end?</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/15/2006 1:46 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;895.1&nbsp;*Bird Flu? Now they're saying it could spread to other mammals, including humans, and the results could be devastating. This from the sensationalist doomsday driven ratings gobbler our so called news has become. Some new threat to humanity, more fuel for the paranoia flames and depth for the depression and apathy pits.* <br />
{News, I hate it. Makes ya wanna just end it all, let it all end, or explode yourself and make it all end. It builds up, it stuffs you full or it buries you. I haven't watched the news for weeks once, I felt great and the world was still there tommorow AND the next day! Now I'm back on news, late at nights, on talkradio KGMI 790am and sinking back into the pits. Man I Sooo dare the news to start talking about good news again, what's going RIGHT with the world?}</p>

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Bird flu expected to hit U.S. flocks soon - Bird Flu - MSNBC.com<br />
Address: <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11625567/">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11625567/</a><br />
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<p>From:&nbsp;dorjeboy &nbsp;3/21/2006 3:47 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(3 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;895.3 in reply to 895.1&nbsp;Not sure about that one, Star...&nbsp; I am not the person to advise you in depth on the science of avian flu, but I can tell you a little bit of what is known historically.<br />
To begin with, in order for avian flu to become pandemic it will need to mutate into a form that can be spread via contact.&nbsp; This may happen due to a natural mutation or via genetic mutation with a less harmful version of flu.&nbsp; However, if that happens, we can see that in cases where it has happened before (and this has been confirmed scientifically), that it MUST lose some of its potency in order to change its form.<br />
Many people are comparing this to the avian flu of 1918 (yes, that was also an avian flu), which was, as we know, very dangerous, but to be fair, in 1918 we did not have much of a standard of healthcare and in fact, most houses in rural areas did not even have fresh water (in the UK)!&nbsp; Now, not only has life changed, but we have eliminated the risks that were present in 1918 only to be faced with new risks and this is really why bird flu is in the news now.&nbsp; I mean, as an example,&nbsp;compromised immunity was not a risk in 1918.&nbsp; <br />
In fact, you can be sure that if it does hit, the best thing is not to panic, to take medical advice, to stay away from over crowded places, to keep fit where at all possible and to stay calm.&nbsp; <br />
What makes me really sad is that nobody seems to give a thought to the poor old birds.&nbsp; Some are being slaughtered ad lib, even wild birds.&nbsp; They are being subjected to awful tests and none of it with any humanity.&nbsp; I hate to see animals suffer, I would much rather suffer myself.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/22/2006 2:57 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;dorjeboy &nbsp;(4 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;895.4 in reply to 895.3&nbsp;*Amanda Hoffstetler {sp!} from one of my fave AM TalkRadio stations KGMI had on a guest just today a doctor discussing bird flu and it's realistic implications. Talk bout synchronicity. His basic take on it is it would only be transmitted to humans through a mammalian link, like if a cat had eaten a dead flu bird and scratched a human, but ruled a pandemic pretty unlikely. Avoid duck snot and chicken boogers, practice hygeine. If it did the vaccines we have now wouldn't quite be ideal, it'd have to have infected a human first for them to make i dunno, a retrovirus or vaccine. The 1918 line of thought is pretty neglected except for teh devastation i caused, but the media has to retain the fear factor, because paranoia is ratings, lol.*<br />
{It's pretty irresponsible reporting, but when's that stopped them before?}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;dorjeboy &nbsp;3/22/2006 3:12 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(5 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;895.5 in reply to 895.4&nbsp;Funny enough - I was discussing this with my mum this morning and was able to tell her what this reporter had said.<br />
So - if a cat got infected and scratched a human, it would make no difference, because a disease will not easily cross the species barrier.&nbsp; The cat would first of all have to be carrying a disease which could already infect humans and that is extremely unlikely.<br />
Vaccines we have now will make no odds, because as yet we do not know the form bird flu will take when and if it does mutate.&nbsp; antiviral drugs such as amantadine seem to work and if the disease did turn pandemic, that drug alone will have a chance to save millions of people, but that is even if it did turn pandemic and then, genetically, it will have to discard some of its deadly power if it does mutate (that is apparently a genetic law).<br />
The disease is carried in the intestines of birds, so by all means, get up close and personal with as many birds as you like - it really is unlikely to make any difference.<br />
However - if this does happen it is said that it will be a life changing experience, so my friend, I PROMISE that if you get it, I will send you tweetie treats via the post (millet, husks et al) and if you are a really good boy between now and then, I will even come over and lay sandpaper down in your bedroom + play \&quot;The Birdie Song\&quot; on a loop for you.&nbsp; Now, how can that be bad...?<br />
Edited 3/22/2006 8:33 am ET by dorjeboy&nbsp;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/22/2006 3:39 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;dorjeboy &nbsp;(6 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;895.6 in reply to 895.5&nbsp;*LMAO I'd rather have bird flu thank you. Cripes, I got enough health problems {see: Bloodgeon's Health Condition Updates, Search: Sarcoidosis} what's one more? Sadistically speaking we might be more at risk from politicians than birds these days anyways.*<br />
{don't mean to tweet and fly out the window but I'm fighting gravitous eyelids from a night of boredom, but in my line of work, boredom is bliss!}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;dorjeboy &nbsp;3/22/2006 5:41 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(7 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;895.7 in reply to 895.6&nbsp;Oh, absolutely...&nbsp; The whole world would be at risk from Tony Blair if he was given the gift of mobility!<br />
Have no fear - I will not explode on you and accuse you of offending, insulting and otherwise ruining my life because you had to go offline.&nbsp; <br />
Later...<br />
Dorje...</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/22/2006 1:45 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;dorjeboy &nbsp;(8 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;895.8 in reply to 895.7&nbsp;*Something else interesting came up to mind, but I forgot ta tell it last night. George Norry's {Formerly Art Bell's} Coast t Coast AM show had a guest on who put this squarely in our laps, but in a way that made some sense. There's a collective consciousness that as one can influence world events, of which we all are a part of. The media feeding us, feeding the collective consciousness the repeated affirmations that the world is going crazy, the religious zealots forecasting apocalypse, al that building up and bringin to pass what they all expect. We gotta change our way of thinking! George Norry agreed with him, but at the same time and I know he's gonna go right back to it this next night drumming into people that there's Something In the Air, and Something's Gonna Happen OoooOOooohhh. I'd advise Mr. Norry to sit in front of his fireplace forecasting one of the logs in it will explode and cook him, because that's the kinda experience I really don't wanna share with him. Keep that kidna thinking to the individual if it has to be xpressed, but as a broadcaster the responsibility's much too powerful to be used lightly. Coast to Coast AM is better with UFO's Ghosts and Sasquatch, the things that people fear, but aren't worried about happening at any time to doomsday effects. Their trying to be political has taken the fun right outta the show, so lately 've been listening to 90.3 FM Alternative radio where the BBC comes through with news us Yanks don't get the perspective of.*</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;dorjeboy &nbsp;3/22/2006 2:01 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(9 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;895.9 in reply to 895.8&nbsp;Indeed, it is a Buddhist perspective that if we change the way we think and feel, we will eventually eliminate what is termed as \&quot;the hell realms.\&quot;&nbsp; I suppose the best way forward is to say that where no help can be given, no harm should be done.&nbsp; Thus, if there is no good to come out of a situation, walk away from it.<br />
The media do tend to overload on one tiny little bit of information and totally blow it out of all proportion and sadly, that is also the case over here.&nbsp; I mean, for weeks and weeks now the headlines show something like \&quot;Bird Flu Continues Its Deadly March Towards the UK!\&quot;&nbsp; Well, that kind of figures, since most birds do carry the virus and never actually catch nor in fact spread it!&nbsp; These are facts we already know and this is nothing worse than scare mongering and making a sensation where there was no need of one.<br />
I SO love some of the topics on here.&nbsp; They make me laugh...</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/22/2006 2:16 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;dorjeboy &nbsp;(10 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;895.10 in reply to 895.9&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />
Actual Newspaper Headlines <br />
Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says <br />
Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers <br />
Safety Experts Say School Bus Passengers Should Be Belted <br />
Drunk Gets Nine Months in Violin Case <br />
Survivor of Siamese Twins Joins Parents <br />
Farmer Bill Dies in House <br />
Iraqi Head Seeks Arms <br />
Stud Tires Out <br />
Prostitutes Appeal to Pope <br />
Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over <br />
Soviet Virgin Lands Short of Goal Again <br />
British Left Waffles on Falkland Islands <br />
Lung Cancer in Women Mushrooms <br />
Eye Drops off Shelf <br />
Teacher Strikes Idle Kids <br />
Reagan Wins on Budget, But More Lies Ahead <br />
Squad Helps Dog Bite Victim <br />
Shot Off Woman's Leg Helps Nicklaus to 66 <br />
Enraged Cow Injures Farmer with Ax <br />
Plane Too Close to Ground, Crash Probe Told <br />
Miners Refuse to Work after Death <br />
Stolen Painting Found by Tree <br />
Two Soviet Ships Collide, One Dies <br />
Two Sisters Reunited after 18 Years in Checkout Counter <br />
Killer Sentenced to Die for Second Time in 10 Years <br />
Never Withhold Herpes Infection from Loved One <br />
Drunken Drivers Paid $1000 in `84 <br />
War Dims Hope for Peace <br />
If Strike isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last a While <br />
Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures <br />
Enfields Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide <br />
Red Tape Holds Up New Bridge <br />
Deer Kill 17,000 <br />
Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead <br />
Man Struck by Lightning Faces Battery Charge <br />
New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group <br />
Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft <br />
Kids Make Nutritious Snacks <br />
Chef Throws His Heart into Helping Feed Needy <br />
Arson Suspect is Held in Massachusetts Fire <br />
British Union Finds Dwarfs in Short Supply <br />
Ban On Soliciting Dead in Trotwood <br />
Lansing Residents Can Drop Off Trees <br />
Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half <br />
New Vaccine May Contain Rabies <br />
Man Minus Ear Waives Hearing <br />
Deaf College Opens Doors to Hearing <br />
Air Head Fired <br />
Steals Clock, Faces Time <br />
Prosecutor Releases Probe into Undersheriff <br />
Old School Pillars are Replaced by Alumni <br />
Bank Drive-in Window Blocked by Board <br />
Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors <br />
Some Pieces of Rock Hudson Sold at Auction <br />
Sex Education Delayed, Teachers Request Training <br />
Include your Children When Baking Cookies <br />
4-H Girls Win Prizes for Fat Calves <br />
Is There a Ring of Debris Around Uranus? <br />
British Left Waffles on Falkland Islands <br />
Clinton Wins on Budget, But More Lies Ahead <br />
Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant <br />
{On the topic of headlines being blown outta proportion, lol}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;dorjeboy &nbsp;3/22/2006 2:22 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(11 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;895.11 in reply to 895.10&nbsp;I SO want to give an answer to that one asking \&quot;is there a ring of debris around Uranus?\&quot;&nbsp; I will not, however.&nbsp; I can be good when I really do put my mind to it.</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3/22/2006 2:28 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;dorjeboy &nbsp;(12 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;895.12 in reply to 895.11&nbsp;{LMAO! edit, post edit post edit, nope, I can't seem to say anything decent on that either, lol}</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;dorjeboy &nbsp;3/22/2006 3:28 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;(13 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;895.13 in reply to 895.12&nbsp;is certainly a tough one, Star...&nbsp; </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;3/31/2006 12:41 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;dorjeboy &nbsp;(14 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;895.14 in reply to 895.13&nbsp;I like the one that says \&quot;Never Withhold Herpes Infection from Loved One.\&quot; LOL! Good luck not sharing that! I remember those sex ed. classes. Herpes is contagious! <br />
O! And \&quot;Enraged Cow Injures Farmer with Ax.\&quot; These headlines are pretty ambiguous. Misleading if taken for their actual meaning. Mm hm. <br />
Yeah, I don't watch news (or television at all for that matter), nor do I read newspapers. I am SO flippin happy with life, nobody'd believe it! <br />
Aqrn </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;dorjeboy &nbsp;3/31/2006 4:17 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(15 of 15)&nbsp;&nbsp;895.15 in reply to 895.14&nbsp;be happy is the best way to be...<br />
later...</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;189&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>Intercontinental Networking!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;And the Rest of these Natural Disasters:</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;_BigFoot_ &nbsp;&nbsp;10/20/2005 5:22 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 1)&nbsp;&nbsp;809.1&nbsp;_Might as well lump it all under one thread now, because it seems like it's gonna be pretty constant from here on._ <br />
THIS WEEK'S NEWS 20-Oct-2005<br />
Graham Hancock at Conference in US in November<br />
20-Oct-2005<br />
Gargling: All You Need to Fight a Cold<br />
20-Oct-2005<br />
Amazon Fires &amp; African Drought Affect Us Here in the US<br />
20-Oct-2005<br />
Bird Flu: Low Risk to Humans?<br />
20-Oct-2005<br />
Anne's Diary: My Adventures With the Green Man<br />
19-Oct-2005<br />
Wilma Most Powerful Ever: Florida Threatened<br />
19-Oct-2005<br />
High Carb or Low Carb? How to Eat<br />
19-Oct-2005<br />
CIA Goes Green<br />
19-Oct-2005<br />
Marijuana is Brain Food<br />
19-Oct-2005<br />
Wilma Grows at Record Speed<br />
18-Oct-2005<br />
Polio is Back<br />
18-Oct-2005<br />
Air Pollution Means Low Fertility, More Miscarriages<br />
18-Oct-2005<br />
Silver Bullet for Bird Flu<br />
18-Oct-2005<br />
Mission to Venus Will Help Defeat Global Warming<br />
17-Oct-2005<br />
Will We Soon Discover Alien Life?<br />
17-Oct-2005<br />
Lunar Lunch<br />
17-Oct-2005<br />
Chimps are Picky Eaters—Just Like Us<br />
17-Oct-2005<br />
Chinese Spice is Cure for Bird Flu<br />
17-Oct-2005<br />
Wilma Aims at Gulf<br />
17-Oct-2005<br />
What I Learned From the Fat Years Chapter 3<br />
Wilma Most Powerful Ever: Florida Threatened<br />
19-Oct-2005<br />
Strike probability area. Click for detail. Hurricane Wilma has become the most powerful Atlantic Hurricane ever recorded, and it appears poised to strike Florida. <br />
The storm is likely to come ashore with 165 MPH winds on Florida' south coast, and roll up the state's eastern shore, declining from a Category 5 hurricane to a tropical storm as it does so. The storm will initially strike with winds somewhere in excess of 140 MPH, and possibly much higher. <br />
Destructive winds are liable to continue for at least 24 hours as this extraordinary force of nature comes ashore. It will then deposit upwards of ten to fifteen inches of rain throughout its period over land. <br />
The storm's track remains very unstable, and it could still enter the Gulf of Mexico or even go out to sea, later menacing the US Atlantic coast farther north. <br />
It is not a normal storm and it is not moving like a normal storm. It isn't unusual for extreme hurricanes to fluctuate rapidly in intensity after they exceed Category 4, but the wobbling track of this storm marks it as unusual, reflecting late October weather conditions that are quite out of the ordinary, with the Jet Stream still looping far to the north over the eastern US, meaning that no strong fontal systems are there to blow Wilma out to sea. <br />
This week, when you listen to Dreamland radio, subscribers also get to hear a special report from Whitley on why these hurricanes are forming and what they have to do with global warming. Where did Whitley get his extraordinary information about the weather? <br />
From a unique and mysterious source. <br />
<a href="http://www.Unknowncountry.com">www.Unknowncountry.com</a> <br />
Related Stories:<br />
19-Oct-2005: Wilma Grows at Record Speed<br />
17-Oct-2005: Wilma Aims at Gulf<br />
10-Oct-2005: Why Didn't We Predict Katrina in Time?<br />
03-Oct-2005: Where Did the New Orleans Flood Waters Go?<br />
03-Oct-2005: Katrina Aid Delayed by Iraq<br />
26-Sep-2005: Worst Hurricane Season Ever<br />
26-Sep-2005: Unsettled Weather Lurks Near S. America--Is it Coming Our Way?<br />
26-Sep-2005: Alligators &amp; Killer Dolphins Escape<br />
24-Sep-2005: Rita Disintegrating Inland<br />
23-Sep-2005: Huge Watch Area but Rita Weakens as N.O. Floods Again<br />
_Giving a little credit where credit is due and if you wanna check out more news from this site, go right ahead, but we're not even suggesting you subscribe to it. But doesn't it seem like things are gnna keep getting worse and worse, or is the media just showing more of it these days?_</p>
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&quot;185&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;I wuold have brought over the Burning the George W. Bush stuff over but much of it exceeds character limit per pageview And I'm just not feeling that ambitious lol. Alot of it can be found online elsewhere as well.
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&quot;7&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<font face="Trebuchet MS" size="7" color="#FF0000">NEYAAAAAHH HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaa *Gasp wheeze choke cough cough*</font> :O)
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;The possible rewards do include gems.  Good luck.
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;Funniest Screentextshot I've seen in any LotGD in Eons!<br />
<br />
<font face="Courier New">Who Else is here:<br />
Penitent Thrillseeker . <br />
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-<br />
Nearby some visitors whisper in hushed tones:<br />
[10/05 08:54pm]  &lt;Caste&gt; Page Metaphorm  looks around, smiles like Eddie Murphy on acid, and travels on.<br />
 [10/09 07:39pm]  &lt;Caste&gt; Page Metaphorm  whispers in a Colourful Voice, "KOKO! Revenge will be mine lol prepare to squee<br />
 [10/09 07:39pm]  Penitent Thrillseeker  rules<br />
 [10/09 07:39pm]  Penitent Thrillseeker  whispers, "JAJAJAJJAJAJAJAJAJAAJAJAJAAJ"<br />
 [10/09 07:40pm]  &lt;Caste&gt; Page Metaphorm  whispers in a Colourful Voice, "More fun than a boardfull of Shaders, lol"<br />
 [10/09 07:40pm]  Penitent Thrillseeker  whispers in a Pixie Voice, "dammit"<br />
 [10/09 07:41pm]  &lt;Caste&gt; Page Metaphorm  whispers in a Colourful Voice, "JAJAJAJAJA!"<br />
 [10/09 07:41pm]  &lt;Caste&gt; Page Metaphorm  whispers in a Colourful Voice, "lmao"<br />
 [10/09 07:42pm]  Penitent Thrillseeker  whispers in a Pixie Voice, "lol"<br />
 [10/09 07:42pm]  &lt;Caste&gt; Page Metaphorm  whispers in a Colourful Voice, "Ah c'mon now, speak up, I can hardly hear ya!"<br />
 [10/09 07:42pm]  &lt;Caste&gt; Page Metaphorm  whispers in a Colourful Voice, "Too cool."<br />
 [10/09 07:43pm]  Penitent Thrillseeker  whispers in a Pixie Voice, "I'm all out of gold, or else I'd retort you some awful"<br />
 [10/09 07:43pm]  &lt;Caste&gt; Page Metaphorm  whispers in a Colourful Voice, "I should get drunk with this colorful accent."<br />
 [10/09 07:44pm]  Penitent Thrillseeker  whispers in a Pixie Voice, "are my words bigger? my phone barely shows it lol"<br />
 [10/09 07:45pm]  &lt;Caste&gt; Page Metaphorm  whispers in a Colourful Voice, "Theere wwe go, bloodbath $!#@taiyyyl on the rockssse`0<br />
 [10/09 07:45pm]  &lt;Caste&gt; Page Metaphorm  whispers in a Colourful Voice, "Thhey look aa liyttle smallerr &gt;_O"<br />
 [10/09 07:46pm]  &lt;Caste&gt; Page Metaphorm  whispers in a Colourful Voice, "/me heads back iyyynn ffor another drink."<br />
 [10/09 07:48pm]  &lt;Caste&gt; Page Metaphorm  whispers in a Colourful Voice, "IYYYFFFFF I*hic*'MMM DRR*hic*OOONNNN*hic*K AAND YEEEEELLLLING RAINBOOOWWSSSSS<br />
 [10/09 07:48pm]  Penitent Thrillseeker  drunkenly whispers in a Pixie Voice, "mmmm*hic* cooconut"<br />
 [10/09 07:48pm]  &lt;Caste&gt; Page Metaphorm  whispers in a Colourful Voice, "THHHHHAAAT MMEEEANNSSSSS STAND BACK, THIYS COOOOLLLLD GET MES<br />
 [10/09 07:49pm]  Penitent Thrillseeker  drunkenly whispers in a Pixie Voice, "foooreest got prettyy hhaard on slumber"<br />
 [10/09 07:49pm]  &lt;Caste&gt; Page Metaphorm  whispers in a Colourful Voice, "-SS*hic*hic*SSSSSYY!*hic* ;',.',',;.*hic*'*hic* ,;'.,',;.,',;."<br />
 [10/09 07:49pm]  Penitent Thrillseeker  drunkenly whispers in a Pixie Voice, "B*hic*hic*BRRRRUUURRRRPPPPP"<br />
 [10/09 07:50pm]  Penitent Thrillseeker  drunkenly whispers in a Pixie Voice, "Cat isss awway fooorrrr a few days.... whhere's the roommmmm???"<br />
 [10/09 07:51pm]  Penitent Thrillseeker  drunkenly whispers in a Pixie Voice, "RRUM"<br />
Speak<br />
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A new Clan is made too, but I might be reserving this one for Admin, we gotta have Somewhere to discuss the fates of ye fair citizens lol Hwahwahahaha!  <br />
<br />
 :-&
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&quot;7&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;Welcome Gladius! You are our 13th Warrior! We should come up with some kinda prize for that. Maybe fancy avatar from the Meta-exclusive collection?
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&quot;7&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>That about outdoes ZAGREO Himself lol welcome to the flip side GL@DIUS Morale Officer of {CAT} and all around guy! All of a Round guy? All around good guy! Now we gotta find Yelo &amp; Trik, for to have the full 4 Shade Jesters Cards!<br />
 8-O</p>
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&quot;39&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;Can someone give me an idea of what Games are available on the Nextel menus? I'd love to have multiple options in case Shade gets intolerable (in case?) to have someplace else to go, as in.
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&quot;7&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;I'm not a Jester, I just look funny =)
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&quot;7&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>Correction, 14th warrior, but he probably still gets the Bonafide Marvel type No-Prize lol. </p>

<p>Sometimes a Jester's funny looks is all it takes, but then again people just look at me funny.</p>
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&quot;180&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;I'm really &para;ßßed off now. TalkCity's not even letting me IN! I'm stuck at the log on screen, with a nonresponsive button array again. Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click! Let me the ƒç† in! I'm trying to see if there's any articles over there I'm forgetting AND have to AT LEAST be able to get in for the cosing process before the place is butchered up and auctioned off to an uncaring mass. I'll keep trying. :/
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&quot;180&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>Welcome to Talk City!</p>

<p>\&quot;Yeah., welcome..,\&quot;</p>

<p>Please log in</p>

<p>\&quot;I'm ƒç†ing TrYiNg to.\&quot;</p>

<p>Enter your Talk City Membername <br />
or your E-Mail Address: \&quot;Already entered, ðåµit.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!Click!\&quot;</p>

<p>I might have to send someone in with a password to shut things down if this is the same way around the 15th.</p>
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&quot;155&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<font color="#808080">Some good sense points on rules and intros and other odd assorted ç®å¶ from a side project site I had built once but had completely forgotten about til recently.</font><br />
<br />
The FaMiLy NeXuS!<br />
« Search Results »<br />
The FaMiLy NeXuS! ::<br />
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Getting on, getting in, staying put, Instructions.«» Alright, first off, you may or may not have already done this and it's totally voluntary, But recommended! Registering! When you do, and choose your Username, Real or Nickname of some kind, and submit Email address. Well, a password will be sent to the email address you provided. Copy or write it down exactly, and store it somewhere safe. Log in, select your log in time, and you're in, carefully read those Terms of Service, that's Their rules, Our rules are a little more trimmed down and seasoned. Those will be shown and known in time. More walkyathru's on the way, I'm just now focussed on getting people IN in the First place! Feel Free to Ask about How to join the site!  <br />
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Dedications!«» I want to dedicate this site to Past Present and Future. To present and previous websites, for that perspective and perception and perspiration, giving me a hew way to study humans, lol jk! Anyone got a Dedication to anyone for anything?:  <br />
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About your profiles/posts«» Well, about them, I'll let alot of stuff fly right by, I'm easy-going like that. I very rarely edit, even my own stuff, as you'll probably notice. Words speak pretty loudly of their typers, so your self representation is totally up to you. In fact the only things I might edit on here are:Links to Stupid Irrelevant sites unapproved by Admin staff. Hurtful flaming remarks by members Nobody knows, and Not approved by ME! (admoderinistratoration too) So if you see me or anyone with editting powers did a flyby, that might have been what happened.  <br />
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Site Concept & Design Ideas Introduction.«» Most get along with eachother pretty well, but better safe than sorry, to err on the side of caution, and ...Well the board here's still, as of this date, still in it's infancy, so I won't predict too much more before seeing how things go. So have a look around, say a few words here and there and know there's more, yessss, much more to come, muahahahah!!!!   <br />
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Justice-fications!: Why I did Whatever I did.«» This is for them times where it's the least I can do to tell the site members the what, why and who had their.... Membership Status Changed Significantly, for Better or Worse. At first everyone's got a clean slate regardless of how I previously know you, because I'm sure by the words, you'll be clearly known and have proven yourself worthy of the title you receive, Better or Worse. (Clean Slate in some cases, understandably there can be no allowances or slack in the more drastic of folks.) Hopefully all this never has to come into play and we can all have a blast getting the most use and fun outta this site idea, but I gotta be realistic.  <br />
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Forum Colors«» I'm kinda trying for dynamic, but calm, easy on the eyes, but I'm open to suggestions. Nothing frilly, pastellic, celestial, fundamental, ooohkay, well kinda open to suggestions, lmao! But I does gots my sense of style to keep from offending, I aint insulting anything that big, lol.  <br />
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Feedback/Suggestions Box«» All points will be taken seriously, and acted on within reason. No world changing alterations, but then again, ya never know. Rules forthcoming, we don't wanna bomb people with those Yet! Take a look around, but don't look around For things to Complain about, trust me, those things will find you first.  <br />
Guestbook/Introduction«» An Online Community Message Board set up for the establishment, and maintenance of contact, and facilitated networking more secure than any outright email address exchange and far more efficient for reaching multiple people, in a moderated setting. Say all that five times fast, lol. <br />
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<font color="#808080">So, some rules, ideas, weird lumps of words arranged in strange piles.</font> Alot of this all of this actually, from '04 so maybe I've eased up in my olden age.
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&quot;190&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;Just because there has to be one. <br />
<br />
The Answer to Life the Universe and Everything?:<br />
<br />
<font size="42">42!</font>  <br />
<br />
I just noticed there's only 41 threads on our own galactic guide, so I pounced, 42, hell yeah.<br />
<br />
BYOT<br />
Bring Your Own Towel<br />
 <br />
Vogon Poetry and Pangalactic Gargleblasters all around.<br />
<br />
(returns to being convincingly normal and Mostly Harmless) :-&
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&quot;191&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;
&quot;191&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>A whole other world of gaming and community, competition! RinkWorks <a href="http://www.rinkworks.com">http://www.rinkworks.com</a>/ is the type of site I would have Loved to accomplish. Chat, Forum and built-in Games. We have however Forum, working on Chat, an associated Constantintilople Brand LotGD Game! </p>

<p>Alongst with many other links like this one, The TypeCastle strives to excel and hopes to not lose anyone to other sites lol. </p>
 
<p>'Cause if anyone dares move I'll hunt them down and beat em with  my  space  bar  just  like  this.</p>

<p>And leave a big red @ on their $$es lol. </p>

<p>Jk, Enjoy! It's a whole ton of goofy fun, kinda like one of my Exes.</p>
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;I did hit a small bump today but I think it was outside the game, upon logging out, I remember seeing Gameshow.php as part of the message. I'll copypaste it next time I see it.
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&quot;105&quot;;&quot;38&quot;;&quot;<b><font face="Times New Roman" size="5" color="#FF0000">I LOST MY TEMPLE!!!!!<br />
DAMN!!!</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;177&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<b><font face="Verdana" size="5" color="#FF0000">SITEGEIST!!!<br />
I SPEAK SPANISH BECAUSE I AM FROM VENEZUELA!!!!!<br />
EXCUSE MY TERRIBLE ENGLISH!!!!</font></b>
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Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;177&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;*It's all good, I speak pequito espanol too, back when I was a Stargoyle, an Orfeo gave me some lessons.*
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&quot;105&quot;;&quot;39&quot;;&quot;<font face="Times New Roman">But, you Found it again lol.</font>
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&quot;177&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<font size="5" color="#0000FF"><b>OMG!!! You are the unique and only STARGOYLO undercover!!!!!!!<br />
LMAO<br />
You are crazy!!!!<br />
You need help! ahahahahahahaahhah</b></font>
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Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;40&quot;;&quot;<font face="Arial" size="5" color="#FF0000"><b>Yes, Seitgeist!!!!<br />
THANKS FOR GIVING ME MY TEMPLE BACK!!!!!</b></font>
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Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;177&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>{Well duh lol}</p>

<p>*But nobody wants to help meee.*</p>
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&quot;177&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<font size="5" color="#FF0000">LMAO....You are a cronic crazy guy...You don't need help!!!!!<br />
YOU NEED TO SHOUT!!!!!!!<br />
lol</font>
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Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;105&quot;;&quot;41&quot;;&quot;Eh De nada, least I could do for God.
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&quot;105&quot;;&quot;42&quot;;&quot;<font color="#FF0000" size="5">I see your Spanish is getting very well lol...but my english is turning into russian ahahahahaahahahah</font>
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&quot;177&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<font size="7">Shout? Shout. Let it all out! These are the things we can do without oh oh. I'm talking to you. Oh oh! Or C'mon? C'MON!</font>
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&quot;177&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<font size="6" color="#FF0000">I CANNOT STOP MY LAUGHING HERE IN MY BEDROOM hahaahahaahahaahahahahaahaha<br />
YOU REALLY MADE ME LAUGH!</font>
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Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;107&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<font size="6" color="#FF0000">HELLO TEKNOVORE!!!!!</font>
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Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;177&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>You think your English is turning Russian you say? </p>

<p>&iexcl;No dé vuelta alrededor del uh oh Der Kommisar en la ciudad UH OH!<br />
&iexcl;No dé vuelta alrededor de<br />
l uh oh Der Kommisar <br />
en la ciudad UH OH!</p>

<p>My runglish is turning spassian.</p>
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&quot;177&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<font size="7" color="#FF0000">HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAH<br />
AHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAH<br />
AHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH</font>
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&quot;185&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;It's okay, it's just fine, don't worry about it lol. Got a couple ditties for ya I thought up last night, they go a litltle somethin like this, like ta hear them here they go! <br />
<br />
<font color="#EE82EE">Don't be fooled by the terrorism plot, I'm still I'm still Condi in Iraq, used to do a little now I do alot, cause now my job is stirring up the pot.</font> <br />
<br />
<font color="#FF0000">We didn't find the weapons, but we didn't find them cause he tried to hide them, we didn't find the weapons, by now they'relong gone and yet the war goes on</font>
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&quot;122&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;IMAGES FROM VENEZUELA:
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&quot;185&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;Hahaha, I like the first one.  Jenny from the block is one of the few of her songs I can stand.
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&quot;177&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;When I was younger I tried to learn esperanto...
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&quot;122&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;We already got the waterfall. =P&quot;
&quot;192&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;We're gonna have to divide the profile questions into categories, otherwise when too much is typed in (Gl@dius) you can't read it all, it just extends off the screen.
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&quot;190&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>*Glances up at the corner of Meta's post.*</p>

<p>190.1? *Shrugs!*  =)</p>&quot;
&quot;180&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>We'll do our best to take care of your belongings... In that we won't interfere unwantedly. It's all there at your disposal. Fear us not. We're not the sorts to fly off the handle and break things or anything like that. And I'm pretty sure our site won't be going away for a very long time. I'm making a lovely junkyard of my own out there, ya know? I hope it'll work out well.</p>

<p>And I'll look into the George W. Bush (shock!) and the Bigfoot stuff. Later. Right now I'm still trying to drag Ag out for donuts or muffins or brownies or some kind of outdoor tastiness. I need chocolate. I want sugar!!</p>&quot;
&quot;132&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>There is no one else in this room<br />
ChanServ has changed the topic to:<br />
TypeCastle Chat Room</p>

<p>Metaphorm is using VViLL's MasterOpz IRC</p>

<p>Metaphorm: Welcome all those that just joined us, enjoy your chatting time here and let me know if I can be of help.<br />
Metaphorm: This IRC is kinda busted, but still functional<br />
Metaphorm: And full mod arsenal.</p>

<p>Metaphorm has changed the topic to:<br />
Changes</p>

<p>Metaphorm: Alrighty well this test run is a success then<br />
Metaphorm thumbs up beaming<br />
Metaphorm: &gt;:D&lt;</p>

<p>Metaphorm: irc.irchighway.net<br />
Metaphorm: port 66667<br />
Metaphorm: oops<br />
Metaphorm: 6667<br />
Metaphorm: TypeCastle<br />
Metaphorm: Nick/password</p>
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&quot;192&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>That's a good deal, and... I thought  did lol that maybe there was a lag that left my profile in the old mode, Glad's is nice, but wordy nice. I'll see what can be done back there. </p>

<p>(eyes the clock balefully)</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;180&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>That was a neat chat meet, and I hope that once and for all that Zagreo is convinced you and Aqrn are not the same person lol. </p>

<p>If it'll still let me on in I can try tackling both tomorrow, this weekend may yet be consumed by work though I'm trying to get them to just for once to let up. {As in Call Other people, I'm not the only guy working there lol.} </p>

<p>If not though, we got what we got and that's 100% more than what I thoght could be gotten. I'm in no position to be picky lol.</p>
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&quot;190&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;190.3rd Post, but 42nd Thread. :D
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&quot;177&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<b><font color="#FF0000" size="3">Im trying to learn GNOMISH actually...Are you interested, my sweet Acorn????? lol</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;180&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>Bobbi Short will Undoubtedly have an Archive of previous Bigfoot Encounters Newsletters PoSsIbLy free of obligatory subscription. Ella's been a big help in relaying her subscription to us as I had a heck of a time getting my subscription to work or take, hold, etc. </p>

<p>Burning the GWB has just a few truncates for me to worry about. {I know this because I sent over a few huge chunks of those to my liberal talkshow host buddy Joe for fodder for show bytes.} </p>

<p>I'm wondering if the folders here should be a couple bits closer to Metaphorum style to ease in facilitating navigation, just two changes, a Transformers Station Citadel and some reworking some rpg into gaming and the stories into Expressions but that can always be handled later at leisure lol. Man we're almost totally fully over eh? How's it feel?<br />
  :D</p>
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&quot;185&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;Heheheh, that one made it onto a tape I sent to Joe Teehan, the other one's sang to the tune of Billy Joel's \&quot;We Didn't Start The Fire\&quot;. {its still being worked on, alot of lyrics to corrupt yet}
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&quot;177&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>Egadzooks,</p>

<p>That's not Aqrn lol.</p>

<p>Somewhere I might have a gnomish name generator, not alot of language to languish, but you can find out what your name is in gnome lingo.</p>
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&quot;193&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>In a recent radio report I heard of an Islam Polygamist following a strict code of equal time amongst his two wives out of respect and fear of God. </p>

<p>Thoughts on the plusses and minusses of Polygamy aside for now lol, they are self proclaimd as following God! Now is this The god? Or Allah? Or one and the same? Personally I see God as all the same thing just using different names and dressed differently for each culture cause if there's gotta be a God anywhere why can't it be a uniting force? This was nice. EXCEPT FOR! Except for the FEAR of god. Respect is okay, respect you can do for your fellow entity, but fear nothing.</p>

<p>Not even a god. </p>

<p>I never got the whole Fear Of GOd, GodFearing mentality, to be like sheep, innocent as a lamb unto the lord our god and saviour without whom we would wander lost and bound for hell. THat's too much handing over control of your life to a belief and those who claim to speak for the will and rule of what this faith will demand of us. Man is fallible, and I'll not let Man rule me. I'll followthe Laws of Man sure, ya kindahaveto, to keep outta Jail. But I don't fear gods or men, a healthy sense of self preservation towardsthe more real threats to the integrity of your bioframe and connectivity to the 3d dimension of the living maybe, but no fear.</p>

<p>I ask alot of God, I expect alot of him, and he's fallen short. I would think if he wanted to be believed he'd appear no problem, unquestionably the visual evidence of a supreme being saying yep I'm here, now do you believe the Pope? Bishops? Ministers? Pastors? Priests? Clergy?</p>

<p>And now for Polygamy lol fun topic. Call me a sexist pig but there are advantages, with a little creativity and a whole ton a lotta understanding that makes for one well set household. Disadvantages I switch back to moral, maybe anal and prudish but I look at both sides of an issue so bear with me. Faith, Attention to the one true love of your life, not taking second seating to any other primary love. This Islam multiwifer lol figures he's well set spending equal amounts of time with his lucky twosome, but in a Harem there's always rank, the head wife, the lower ones and finally the bottom heap, or chorewives I guess. I Am guessing, I have no idea how it really goes, just going on hearsay and pure speculation. </p>

<p>So fearing god and fearing jealous wives, both are great what ifs, but I don't think I'd do either. God wuold have to show up and my wife would have to be okay with at least a chorewife, and it doesn't look like either will happen in my lifetime lol. </p>

<p>With yourself as your god, your body your temple, your life your universe overwhich you gain more control everyday for your health and wealth amen. Mad dog 20/20 red wine and ritz bits sacremanto wafers in white cheddar and nacho to the rear snack tables,</p>

<p>Amen Namaste and Word Up.</p>
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&quot;177&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="5">OH SORRY...AGRAJAG...I POSTED THAT THINKING YOU AND ACORN WERE THE SAME PERSON...NOW IM CLEAR YOU ARE AGRAJAG AND ACORN IS ACORN lol</font></b>
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&quot;184&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<font face="Times New Roman">Bellingham's very first regional comic book convention drew about 1,500 spectators Saturday. BellCon '07, the brainchild of Darren Davis, had comic book lovers coming from as far away as Portland and Vancouver, B.C. The event was held at the Majestic on State street. Bluewater Productions, Davis' company, put on the convention, which saw many attendees dressed as their favorite comic book characters. Davis says the attendance was much better than expected and will move to an even larger venue next year. <br />
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{They'll HAVE to, the Majestic was shoulder to shoulder yesterday, but still fun. Kids got their pictures taken with a real tall life sized Darth Vader who often posed in the force grip pose. A Storm Trooper in an ingenius custom costume where most everything looked normal except for his backpack made up of attached black drink bottles and assorted hoses and cubes. A 6 foot plus tall dour faced slightly puffy Anakin Skywalker who stood about as tall as Darth. Spiderman in the Black costume was there in a suit so tight it was almost indecent and a few old Jedis walked around looking alot like the warrior monks of old, very old, and far far away. I Should have brought my Cameraphone with me as the odd assortment of walking real life heroes strode up the hill to the convention, it was a telling signal that we were close to where it was being held, and the gal dressed as ISIS was every fanboy's dream come true. Her small frame was quickly lost within a forest of tall skinny comic book fans as she made her way up to the podium to make announcements and raffle drawings. <br />
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My wife however found a way to mix business with leisure and made her way to the B'ham fire dept 1st aid type table to hobnob disaster management and stuff as I stood by distracted nodding and waving to Aliens and Superheroes. <br />
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After awhile the limited floorspace of the Majestic was stifling and very frustrating to manage much more than standing still blocking other people as other people blocked us making bipedal gridlock a reality, and heading there on a nil budget anyways, we made for the doors with our door prizes and the free goodies, taking care to step over a 3 foot tall Green Lantern crimefighting around the bushes. Thought I even saw someone dressed as Kevin Smith, or does Kevin Smith just dress like most everyone there? <br />
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Free WIZARD Magazines were at the freebie table, commence to kick yourselves. Well, I see the CATsignal in the sky, uh jumping into a phone booth soon, uhm, pressing send before Prof.Xavier summons me lol.}</font>
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&quot;184&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;Forgot to superherolement this artifice with Links! <a href="Http://www.myspace.com/bellcon2007">Http://www.myspace.com/bellcon2007</a> the event's MySpace page, and the costume contest details on <a href="http://www.SuperManHomepage.Com">www.SuperManHomepage.Com</a> maybe someone can browse those two and tell me who won. I'm rooting for Vader.
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&quot;26&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>Watching LOTR etc blablablah, current mood, lame. Coffee and coolness on a sunday afternoon. Musing over how I'm so much more hesitant to even turn the cellphone on to play Shade anymore. All the wars, drama, macho posturing, ghetto thug illiteracy and attitudes, it's like high school all over again and I'm feeling about to drop out al over again. I am however feeling greatly liberated from the <a href="http://www.cgshade.com">www.cgshade.com</a> website with no means by which I can be engulfed in anymore of their cess. But then again ther still is Byrendell, there still is messaging, and phoning, and conferencing and someone in Shade is spending all her cellphone bill working people against eachother like a soap opera addict glassy eyed stuffing haagendaas down her rippled ringed tirelike throat. </p>

<p>Koko &amp; Raiven know who this big black teapot is. About enough on her.</p>

<p>Bal'Tor is boring me mad, this is my last trip down there, nine levels of hazard down under Shade and the trip is no longer worth the risk unless you're leaving.</p>

<p>I hope to be able to enlist G_3's help before, well, before he's a tad bit more unreachable. I got nice gear on and I cannot afford to lose it, it's for me and the clan, the last good haul outta that place at least until another {CAT} can make the trip and hunt there safely enough to amass their own gold gear and glory. </p>

<p>The TypeCastle is coming along real nicely, 14 members so far, and what an interesting mix of people so far, if they all stood in the same group photograph you'd have almost a superhero team, a fantasy novel cover, a carnival sideshow?BUT In a cool way! Other people can read this, I gotta be nice lol.</p>

<p>It's gonna be a little sad fnally puttin the kibosh on The Metaphorum, that big red button push destruct mechanism, I'd almost do it ceremoniously, say a few brief words and Poe it down Nevermore. It's served us well, back in its heyday, its heya hiya howya day, but change was called for and change came, change is good, plus ca change', the more things stay the same. </p>

<p>Rambling on trying to think of how I'll spend another night off if this is what it truly be! I don't dare hope, but maybe I'll CHAT!</p>

<p>That was fun chatting.</p>

<p>Yeah there's an idea lol.</p>
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&quot;95&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<font color="#008000">E-mail message   <br />
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Something to smile about. =)<br />
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    THE UGLY FROG      <br />
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An older lady was somewhat lonely and decided she needed a pet to keep her company. So, off to the pet shop she went. She searched and searched. None of the pets seemed to catch her interest, except this ugly frog. As she walked by the jar he was in, she looked and he winked at her. <br />
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  He whispered, 'I'M SO LONELY, TOO. BUY ME AND TAKE ME HOME. <br />
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  The old lady figured, what the heck! She hadn't found anything else. So, she bought the frog. She placed him in the car, on the front seat beside her. <br />
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  As she was slowly driving down the road, the frog whispered to her, 'KISS ME AND YOU WON'T BE SORRY.' <br />
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IMMEDIATELY the frog turned into an absolutely gorgeous, sexy, young, handsome prince. <br />
THE PRINCE THEN RETURNED THE OLD LADY'S KISS. <br />
  SUDDENLY THE OLD LADY FELT HERSELF TRANSFORMING FROM HIS KISS.   NOW CAN YOU GUESS WHAT THE OLD LADY TURNED INTO? <br />
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A little something for those born under the sign of Amphibius lol.
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&quot;122&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<font color="#FFA500">Desert sands and </font><font color="#00FFFF">POlar regions of ice? </font> You should see Washington lol<font color="#EE82EE"> But Venezuela's almost as varied.</font>
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&quot;192&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;I've tried to separate each item to it's appropiatest flder or akin match thereof lol but the changes aren't taking. I press save and everything I did reverts back to unchanged. I'll have Metaphorm take a swing at it.
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&quot;192&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;I believe Ag said there was something wrong with how the profile changes were saved... Uh, it wasn't saving the changes to the database or some such technical jargon. I'm not sure how that can be fixed, but he'll be around some time or another and he can look at it then. (I think he's here at least once a day, lol.)&quot;
&quot;180&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;I'm definitely in favour of more folders. Just haven't been feeling overly motivated about sorting stuff into more smaller and more navigable portions. It'll come! And I'm here to move those last few subjects over tonight. No more putting it off, lol. 'Specially since there isn't really any more time FOR putting it off.&quot;
&quot;132&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>I've seen VVill (on some other TC forum... asked him about some stuff for the start page)! And I remember Temp (bleh, MSN chat)!</p>

<p>Now that's outta the way. *Sighs about IRCs... Back to the boring ol' chat ways...!*</p>

<p>Can we get one that's pretty?? With colours and fonts and stuff?? I get so terribly put out by reading the same mundane text and trying to pick out who said what cuz there's no difference in any of it. I liked how MSN chat let everybody choose their own font and colour. Much easier to keep track of who says what, ya know?</p>&quot;
&quot;182&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;I'll try to keep an eye out. I've seen at least one RedEyes-like name on RuneScape. Wonder if it could possibly be the same dude. *Sighs at her naivete.*&quot;
&quot;164&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;Um, post 15 sig... Just curious, is that a g-string??&quot;
&quot;177&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;Nonetheless... Is gnomish worth learning? It's not like elvish is it? I'm certain I can't get my tongue around most of their language!&quot;
&quot;177&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<p>And I'm so glad you finally got that straight! Most infuriating it was, you thinking that the luv of my life was just myself playing games! *Weeps bitterly!*</p>

<p> :/</p>&quot;
&quot;95&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;lol, I didn't see that coming!&quot;
&quot;190&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>But... Isn't...? Uhm. Doesn't each new thread start with a certain number (such as 190) and then each subsequent post becomes like a decimal on the end of that initial thread number (such as 190.4)?</p>

<p>Cuz I've posted several posts between 190.2 and this one, and well, you know... This one's still 190.4. I'm just confused about the numbering, I give up. lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;190&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;O! It's the 42nd thread in this particular folder. O-kays. I'm with the understanding now, lol. Mostly.&quot;
&quot;16&quot;;&quot;72&quot;;&quot;In essence, a prayer for getting laid.  (nod)&quot;
&quot;152&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>I had noted the coincidence as well. On the morning that the metaphorum closes, I intend to be waiting outside of Walmart until they open then I'm gonna go running into the electronics section and I'm going to grab the most nicely wrapped copy of the Transformers movie that I can find.</p>

<p>I guess Walmart exclusively is selling the DVD including a never before seen bonus animated movie short. Er, mini movie. So I'm going to try to get out there (over an hour walk or I'll try to trick my mom into driving me out) or else I'll just have to settle on buying it from Sun Rise (half hour walk). lol.</p>

<p>We're trying to arrange a bit of a get together over at a friend's place so we can watch the movie and play on their new wii, heheheheh.</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	4/1/2004 12:44 am <br />
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<p>A section for all venting anger on and about the King of America? OF COURSE!</p>

<p>Resume: George W. Bush<br />
things that make you go ...hmmmmmm</p>

<p>Subject:    Resume: George W. Bush</p>

<p>RESUME - - -<br />
GEORGE W. BUSH<br />
The White House, USA</p>

<p>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:</p>

<p>LAW ENFORCEMENT: I was arrested in Kennebunkport, Maine, in 1976 for driving<br />
under the influence of alcohol. I pled guilty, paid a<br />
fine, and had my driver's license suspended for 30 days. My Texas driving record has been \&quot;lost\&quot; and is not available.</p>

<p>MILITARY: I joined the Texas Air National Guard and went AWOL. I refused to take a drug test or answer any questions about my drug use. By<br />
joining the Texas Air National Guard, I was able to avoid combat duty in<br />
Vietnam.</p>

<p>COLLEGE: I graduated from Yale University with a low C average.</p>

<p>PAST WORK EXPERIENCE: I ran for U.S. Congress and lost. I began my career in the oil business in Midland, Texas, in 1975. I bought an<br />
oil company, but couldn't find any oil in Texas. The company went bankrupt<br />
shortly after I sold all my stock.</p>

<p>I bought the Texas Rangers baseball team in a sweetheart deal that took land<br />
using taxpayer money. With the help of my father and our<br />
right-wing friends in the oil industry (including Enron CEO Ken Lay), I was<br />
elected governor of Texas.</p>

<p>ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS GOVERNOR OF TEXAS:</p>

<p>I changed Texas pollution laws to favor power and oil companies, making<br />
Texas the most polluted state in the Union. During my tenure,<br />
Houston replaced Los Angeles as the most smog-ridden city in America.</p>

<p>I cut taxes and bankrupted the Texas treasury to the tune of billions in<br />
borrowed money.</p>

<p>I set the record for the most executions by any governor in American<br />
history.</p>

<p>With the help of my brother, the governor of Florida, and my father's<br />
appointments to the Supreme Court, I became President<br />
after losing by over 500,000 votes.</p>

<p>ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS PRESIDENT:</p>

<p>I am the first President in U.S. history to enter office wit h a criminal<br />
record.</p>

<p>I invaded and occupied two countries at a continuing cost of over one<br />
billion dollars per week.</p>

<p>I spent the U.S. surplus and effectively bankrupted the U.S. Treasury.</p>

<p>I shattered the record for the largest annual deficit in U.S. history.</p>

<p>I set an economic record for most private bankruptcies filed in any<br />
12-month period.</p>

<p>I set the all-time record for most foreclosures in a 12-month period.</p>

<p>I set the all-time record for the biggest drop in the history of the U.S. stock market.</p>

<p>In my first year in office, over 2 million Americans lost their jobs and<br />
that trend continues every month.</p>

<p>I'm proud that the members of my cabinet are the richest of any<br />
administration in U.S. history. My \&quot;poorest millionaire,\&quot;<br />
Condoleeza Rice, has a Chevron oil tanker named after her.</p>

<p>I set the record for most campaign fund-raising trips by a U.S. President.<br />
I am the all-tim e U.S. and world record-holder for receiving the most<br />
corporate campaign donations.</p>

<p>My largest lifetime campaign contributor, and one of my best friends,<br />
Kenneth Lay, presided over the largest corporate<br />
bankruptcy fraud in U.S. History, Enron. My political party used Enron<br />
private jets and corporate attorneys to assure my success<br />
with the U.S. Supreme Court during my election decision.</p>

<p>I have protected my friends at Enron and Halliburton against investigation<br />
or prosecution. More time and money was spent investigating the Monica Lewinsky affair than has been spent investigating one of the biggest corporate rip-offs in history.</p>

<p>I presided over the biggest energy crisis in U.S. history and refused to<br />
intervene when corruption involving the oil industry was revealed.</p>

<p>I presided over the highest gasoline prices in U.S.history.</p>

<p>I changed the U.S. policy to allow convicted criminals to be awarded<br />
government co ntracts.</p>

<p>I appointed more convicted criminals to administration than any President in<br />
U.S. history.</p>

<p>I created the Ministry of Homeland Security, the largest bureaucracy in the<br />
history of the United States government.</p>

<p>I've broken more international treaties than any President in U.S. history.</p>

<p>I am the first President in U.S. history to have the United Nations remove<br />
the U.S. from the Human Rights Commission.</p>

<p>I withdrew the U.S. from the World Court of Law.</p>

<p>I refused to allow inspectors access to U.S. \&quot;prisoners of war\&quot;<br />
detainees and thereby have refused to abide by the Geneva<br />
Convention.</p>

<p>I am the first President in history to refuse United Nations election<br />
inspectors (during the 2002 U.S. election).</p>

<p>I set the record for fewest number of press conferences of any President<br />
since the advent of television.</p>

<p>I set the all-time record for most days on vacation in any one-year period.<br />
After taking off the entire month of August, I presided over the worst<br />
security failure in U.S. history.</p>

<p>I garnered the most sympathy for the U.S. after the World Trade Center<br />
attacks and less than a year later made the U.S. the most<br />
hated country in the world, the largest failure of diplomacy in world<br />
history.</p>

<p>I have set the all-time record for most people worldwide to simultaneously<br />
protest me in public venues (15 million people),<br />
shattering the record for protest against any person in the history of<br />
mankind.</p>

<p>I am the first President in U.S. history to order an unprovoked, pre-emptive<br />
attack and the military occupation of a sovereign<br />
nation. I did so against the will of the United Nations, the majority of<br />
U.S. citizens, and the world community.<br />
I have cut health care benefits for war veterans and support a cut in duty<br />
benefits for active duty troops and their families -- in war time.</p>

<p>In my State of the Union Address, I lied about our reasons for attacking<br />
Iraq, then blamed the lies on our British friends.</p>

<p>I am the first President in history to have a majority of Europeans (71%)<br />
view my presidency as the biggest threat to world peace and<br />
security.</p>

<p>I am supporting development of a nuclear \&quot;Tactical Bunker Buster,\&quot; a<br />
WMD (weapon of mass destruction).</p>

<p>I have so far failed to fulfill my pledge to bring Osama Bin Laden to<br />
justice.</p>

<p>RECORDS AND REFERENCES:</p>

<p>All records of my tenure as governor of Texas are now in my father's<br />
library, sealed and unavailable for public view.</p>

<p>All records of SEC investigations into my insider trading and my bankrupt<br />
companies are sealed in secrecy and unavailable for<br />
public view.</p>

<p>All records or minutes from meetings that I, or my Vice-President, attended<br />
regarding public energy policy are sealed in secrecy and<br />
unavailable for public revi ew.</p>

<p>PLEASE CONSIDER MY EXPERIENCE WHEN VOTING IN 2004</p>&quot;
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<p>{so, why is this evil muppet still in office? Impeachment, it's not a peach and mint flavored candy.}</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	4/6/2004 10:25 am <br />
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<p>12 Things You Didn't Know About U.S.</p>

<p>Presidents Not only were these men leaders of our country--they were multitalented, unique, and even downright quirky. We've heard a lot about their contribution to United States history. But would you have guessed the following...?</p>

<p>1. First U.S. president George Washington rejected a movement among army officers to make him king of the United States.</p>

<p>2. Andrew Jackson, 7th U.S. president, dueled with Charles Dickinson after he insulted Jackson's marriage. Jackson let his opponent fire first, giving himself time to take aim. Jackson took a bullet in the chest and, without flinching, calmly killed his man.</p>

<p>3. James Buchanan, 15th U.S. president and the first unmarried man to be elected president, reportedly took great pride in his tiny feet, although he was a large robust man.</p>

<p>4. Often depicted wearing a tall black stovepipe hat, 16th president of the United States Abraham Lincoln carried letters, bills, and notes in his hat.</p>

<p>5. The 18th U.S. president, Ulysses S. Grant was born Hiram Ulysses Grant, but he changed his name because he did not like his monogram, HUG.</p>

<p>6. Both ambidextrous and multilingual, 20th president of the United States James Garfield could write Greek with one hand while writing Latin with the other.</p>

<p>7. William Taft, 27th president of the United States, weighed more than 300 pounds and had a special oversized bathtub installed in the White House.</p>

<p>8. The 28th president of the United States, Woodrow Wilson allowed sheep to graze on the White House lawn during World War I; their wool helped raise money for the Red Cross.</p>

<p>9. The 38th president of the United States, Gerald Ford turned down offers to play professional football for the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions.</p>

<p>10. As a young lifeguard at a riverside beach near Dixon, Illinois, future 40th U.S. president Ronald Reagan rescued 77 people from drowning.</p>

<p>11. An avid golfer, 42nd U.S. president Bill Clinton was infamous for taking a high number of \&quot;mulligans,\&quot; or \&quot;do-overs\&quot; while playing. The only Rhodes-scholar president also developed a reputation for creative math skills in tallying his score; according to one report, Clinton once took some 200 swings to record a score of 82.</p>

<p>{And finally, our favoritest Monkey Warlord since Mojo Jojo?:}</p>

<p>12. The 43rd U.S. president, George W. Bush was head cheerleader at Phillips Academy, a prep school in Andover, Massachusetts, where his father had been a legendary student leader and athlete. Nicknamed \&quot;Lip,\&quot; George W. also organized an intramural stickball league at the school.</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	4/7/2004 10:13 pm <br />
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<p>\&quot;We have struggle to not proceed but to preceed to the future of a nation's child.\&quot;<br />
--Journal Gazette 11/12/00</p>

<p>Can he fill Daddy's shoes?</p>

<p>\&quot;Actually, I &mdash; this may sound a little West Texan to you, but I like it. When I'm talking about &mdash; when I'm talking about myself, and when he's talking about myself, all of us are talking about me.\&quot; &mdash;George W. Bush, in May 2000</p>
 
<p>Pat Buchanan, Newt Gingrich, &amp; George W. Bush are in a boat in the middle of the ocean. The boat is sinking. Who gets saved? The American People! </p>
 
<p>Bush's original idea for a campaign slogan -   \&quot;Reform 'N Stuff.\&quot; </p>
 
<p>\&quot;As governor of Texas, I have set high standards for our public schools, and I have met those standards.\&quot;--CNN online chat, Aug. 30, 2000</p>

<p>How many George Bushs does it take to change a lightbulb? Three. One to change the lightbulb, one to promise he'll do it better than anyone else, and one to obscure the issues.   </p>

<p>A Bush foreign policy idea designed to win over minority voters -  Appoint a black man as ambassador to the Bermuda Triangle. </p>
 
<p>\&quot;If I'm the president, we're going to have emergency-room care, we're going to have gag orders.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I will have a foreign-handed foreign policy.\&quot;&mdash;Redwood, Calif., Sept. 27, 2000</p>
 
<p>Why is George Bush so hard-headed?<br />
His skull protects the weakest part of his body.</p>
 
<p>\&quot;One of the common denominators I have found is that expectations rise above that which is expected.\&quot;&mdash;Los Angeles, Sept. 27, 2000</p>
 
<p>What were George W. Bush's three hardest years? A: Second grade. </p>
 
<p>\&quot;It's your money. You paid for it.\&quot;&mdash;LaCrosse, Wis., Oct. 18, 2000</p>
 
<p>The American myth is that every boy can grow up to be President.<br />
The reality now is that the boy doesn't have to grow up?!</p>
 
<p>\&quot;The reason we start a war is to fight a war, win a war, thereby causing no more war!\&quot;<br />
--The first Presidential debate</p>

<p>\&quot;We need to stop the exquisite sex and wholesome violence that underscore our children\&quot;<br />
--NPR Public Radio</p>
 
<p>\&quot;My [tax cut] plan is realistic because it avoids meaningless 15-year projections.\&quot;<br />
--George W. Bush goes to extraordinary lengths to defend his tax cut plan. (Quote is from a Bush speech in Iowa, 12/1/99) </p>

<p>\&quot;I would have my secretary of treasury be in touch with the financial centers, not only here but at home.\&quot;&mdash;Boston, Oct. 3, 2000 (Thanks to M. Bateman.)</p>

<p>\&quot;I think we need not only to eliminate the tollbooth to the middle class, I think we should knock down the tollbooth.\&quot;<br />
--Nashua, N.H., as quoted by Gail Collins, New York Times, Feb. 1, 2000 </p>
 
<p>\&quot;That's a chapter, the last chapter of the 20th, 20th, the 21st century that most of us would rather forget. The last chapter of the 20th century. This is the first chapter of the 21st century. \&quot;&mdash;On the Lewinsky scandal, Arlington Heights, Ill., Oct. 24, 2000</p>
 
<p>\&quot;The administration I'll bring is a group of men and women who are focused on what's best for America, honest men and women, decent men and women, women who will see service to our country as a great privilege and who will not stain the house.\&quot;-Des Moines Register debate, Iowa, Jan. 15, 2000</p>&quot;
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<p>\&quot;Drug therapies are replacing a lot of medicines as we used to know it.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I would have said yes to abortion if only it was right. I mean, yeah it's right. Well no it's not right that's why I said no to it.\&quot;<br />
--South Carolina, February 14,2000</p>
 
<p>A researcher called  G. W. Bush house in Austin. G. W was sleeping in late and was awaken by the call. He was half-asleep when he answered the phone.<br />
Researcher: Excuse me, sir. I'm conducting a survey</p>

<p>GW Bush:    Questions? No political questions.</p>

<p>Reseacher:  Political, sir?</p>

<p>GW Bush:    Do you know who you are calling?</p>

<p>Researcher: We call numbers at random, sir. May I ask --</p>

<p>GW Bush:    What is this about?</p>

<p>Researcher: We are asking people do they think COKE beats  PEPSI.</p>

<p>GW BUSH:    I've never tried pepsi. Is that a new thing? </p>

<p>\&quot;This is what I'm good at. I like meeting people, my fellow citizens, I like interfacing with them.\&quot;&mdash;Outside Pittsburgh, Sept. 8, 2000</p>

<p>'He thinks Roe v. Wade are options for crossing the Potomac.'</p>
 
<p>\&quot;I think it's important for those of us in a position of responsibility to be firm in sharing our experiences, to understand that the babies out of  wedlock is a very difficult chore for mom and baby alike. ... I believe we ought to say there is a different alternative than the culture that is proposed by people like Miss Wolf in society. ... And, you know, hopefully, condoms will work, but it hasn't worked.\&quot;-Meet the Press, Nov. 21, 1999  <br />
\&quot;There is madmen in the world, and there are terror.\&quot; (AP)</p>

<p>\&quot;Well, I think if you say you're going to do something and don't do it, that's trustworthiness.\&quot;--Ibid.</p>
 
<p>What's the difference George Bush and a chimpanzee?  One has nearly the mental abilities of a human child and the other likes to eat bananas.</p>

<p>\&quot;Put the 'off' button on.\&quot; (AP)  </p>

<p>What is a Bush supporter?<br />
What the president wears under his swimming trunks.</p>

<p>\&quot;I have a different vision of leadership. A leadership is someone who brings people together.\&quot;&mdash;Bartlett, Tenn., Aug. 18, 2000 (Thanks to Tarja Black.)\&quot;Higher education is not my priority.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>\&quot;We want our teachers to be trained so they can meet the obligations, their obligations as teachers. We want them to know how to teach the science of reading. In order to make sure there's not this kind of federal-federal cufflink.\&quot;-At Fritsche Middle School, Milwaukee, March 30, 2000  </p>

<p>\&quot;It's important for us to explain to our nation that life is important. It's not only life of babies, but it's life of children living in, you know, the dark dungeons of the Internet.\&quot;&mdash;Arlington Heights, Ill., Oct. 24, 2000  </p>
 
<p>\&quot;Reading is the basics for all learning.\&quot;-Announcing his \&quot;Reading First\&quot; initiative in Reston, Va., March 28, 2000  </p>

<p>I already have President Bush Stationary left over from daddy, think how much money it will save!</p>

<p>\&quot;It was just inebriating what Midland was all about then.\&quot;-From a 1994 interview, as quoted in First Son, by Bill Minutaglio</p>
 
<p>\&quot;I don't want nations feeling like that they can bully ourselves and our allies. I want to have a ballistic defense system so that we can make the world more peaceful, and at the same time I want to reduce our own nuclear capacities to the level commiserate with keeping the peace.\&quot;&mdash;Des Moines, Iowa, Oct. 23, 2000</p>
 
<p>\&quot;Please, don't kill me.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>George W. Bush was driving from Texas to New York and stopped in a bar on a quiet street and began drinking. After he was well past the legal limit, he stood up and shouted, \&quot;All Democrats are pigs!\&quot;</p>

<p>  Immediately, the barroom crowd set upon him and threw him out of the bar.</p>

<p>  After a few days, Mr. Bush stopped in the same bar on his way back to Texas and began drinking again. He stood up, but remembering what had happened last time, he shouted, \&quot;All Republicans are pigs,\&quot; whereupon the crowd descended upon him and threw him out again.</p>

<p>  Lying on ground, he asked a passer by<br />
\&quot;Who the hell do these people vote for around here?\&quot;</p>

<p>  \&quot;You don't understand,\&quot; the man replied. \&quot;They are all pig farmers.\&quot;</p>&quot;
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<p>\&quot;Uh, I support winning.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Listen, Al Gore is a very tough opponent. He is the incumbent. He<br />
represents the incumbency. And a challenger is somebody who generally<br />
comes from the pack and wins, if you're going to win. And that's where<br />
I'm coming from.\&quot;&mdash;Detroit, Sept. 7, 2000 (Thanks to Michael Butler, Houston, Texas.)</p>
 
<p>\&quot;I mean, there needs to be a wholesale effort against racial profiling, which is illiterate children.\&quot;&mdash;Second presidential debate, Oct. 11, 2000 (Thanks to Leonard Williams.)</p>

<p>\&quot;I think we ought to raise the age at which juveniles can have a gun.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>\&quot;Eight years is too long for anyone to go without skills or purpose.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>\&quot;I don't have to accept their tenants. I was trying to convince those college students to accept my tenants. And I reject any labeling me because I happened to go to the university.\&quot;&mdash;Today, Feb. 23, 2000</p>
 
<p>\&quot;I hope we get to the bottom of the answer. It's what I'm interested to know.\&quot;-On what happened in negotiations between the Justice Department and Eli&aacute;n Gonz&aacute;lez's Miami relatives, as quoted by the Associated Press, April 26, 2000  </p>

<p>\&quot;The point is, this is a way to help inoculate me about what has come and is coming.\&quot;--on his anti-Gore ad, in an interview with the New York Times, Sept. 2, 2000</p>
 
<p>Was it 7 years? 25 years? or When?</p>

<p>A Texas friend and Bush supporter was heard shouting,<br />
\&quot;Stop trashing Governor Bush! Give the man a break! If you drank as much booze as him, and snorted as much coke, you wouldn't remember when you stopped either! Or if you have!\&quot;  </p>

<p>\&quot;It's one thing about insurance, that's a Washington term.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;It's going to require numerous IRA agents.\&quot;&mdash;On Gore's tax plan, Greensboro, N.C., Oct. 10, 2000 </p>
 
<p>...\&quot;[Rudy Giuliani] has certainly earned a reputation as a fantastic mayor because the results speak for themselves. I mean, New York's a safer place for him to be.\&quot; --The Edge With Paula Zahn </p>

<p>\&quot;Our priorities is our faith.\&quot;&mdash;Greensboro, N.C., Oct. 10, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;I think if you know what you believe, it makes it a lot easier to answer questions. I can't answer your question.\&quot;&mdash;In response to a question about whether he wished he could take back any of his answers in the first debate. Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Oct. 4, 2000 (Thanks to Peter Feld.)  </p>
 
<p>\&quot;Unfairly but truthfully, our party has been tagged as being against things. Anti-immigrant, for example. And we're not a party of anti-immigrants. Quite the opposite. We're a party that welcomes people.\&quot; &mdash;George W. Bush, in July 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;Quotas are bad for America. It's not the way America is all about.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;If affirmative action means what I just described, what I'm for, then I'm for it.\&quot;&mdash;St. Louis, Mo., October 18, 2000 </p>
 
<p>\&quot;I was raised in the West. The west of Texas. It's pretty close to California. In more ways than Washington, D.C., is close to California.\&quot;&mdash;In Los Angeles as quoted by the Los Angeles Times, April 8, 2000</p>
 
<p>\&quot;Listen, Al Gore is a very tough opponent. He is the incumbent. He represents the incumbency. And a challenger is somebody who generally comes from the pack and wins, if you're going to win. And that's where I'm coming from.\&quot; &mdash;George W. Bush, in Sept. 2000 </p>
 
<p>\&quot;The fact that he relies on facts--says things that are not factual--are going to undermine his campaign.\&quot; --New York Times</p>
 
<p>\&quot;It is clear our nation is reliant upon big foreign oil. More and more of our imports come from overseas.\&quot;&mdash;Beaverton, Ore., Sep. 25, 2000 </p>

<p>\&quot;That's Washington. That's the place where you find people getting ready to jump out of the foxholes before the first shot is fired.\&quot;&mdash;Westland, Mich., Sept. 8, 2000</p>
 
<p>...\&quot;\&quot;I think we agree, the past is over.\&quot;&mdash;-On his meeting with John McCain, Dallas Morning News </p>

<p>\&quot;The most important job is not to be governor, or first lady in my case.\&quot; &mdash;George W. Bush, in Jan. 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;And if he continues that, I'm going to tell the nation what I think about him as a human being and a person.\&quot;&mdash;President George H.W. Bush, on the Today show, Aug. 1, 2000</p>&quot;
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<p>\&quot;Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?\&quot; &mdash;George W. Bush, in Jan. 2000</p>
 
<p>\&quot;How do you know if you don't measure if you have a system that simply suckles kids through?\&quot;&mdash;Explaining the need for educational accountability in Beaufort, S.C., Feb. 16, 2000</p>
 
<p>\&quot;This is Preservation Month. I appreciate preservation. It's what you do when you run for president. You gotta preserve.\&quot;-Speaking during  <br />
\&quot;Perseverance Month\&quot; at Fairgrounds Elementary School in Nashua, N.H. As quoted in the Los Angeles Times, Jan. 28, 2000  </p>

<p>\&quot;Laura and I really don't realize how bright our children is sometimes until we get an objective analysis.\&quot;--Meet the Press, April 15, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;This is still a dangerous world. It's a world of madmen and uncertainty and potential mental losses.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>\&quot;We don't believe in planners and deciders making the decisions on behalf of Americans.\&quot;&mdash;Scranton, Pa., Sept. 6, 2000</p>
 
<p>\&quot;We believe in opportunity for all Americans: Rich and poor, black and white....\&quot;<br />
--From a speech at Bob Jones Univ., in South Carolina, 2/2/00</p>
 
<p>\&quot;There ought to be limits to freedom.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>\&quot;I did denounce it. I de-I denounced it. I denounced interracial dating. I denounced anti-Catholic bigacy... bigotry.\&quot;<br />
--Referring to his Bob Jones University visit and the subsequent criticism, Virginia, February 25, 2000 </p>

<p>\&quot;Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream.\&quot; &mdash;George W. Bush, in Oct.. 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;Mr. Vice President, in all due respect, it is&mdash;I'm not sure 80 percent of the people get the death tax. I know this: 100 percent will get it if I'm the president.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>Why will they bury George Bush face down?<br />
So he can see where he is going.</p>
 
<p>\&quot;When I was coming up, it was a dangerous world and you knew exactly who they were. It was us versus them and it was clear who them was. Today we are not so sure who the they are, but we know they're there.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>How can you tell if George W. Bush is lying? His lips are moving.</p>
 
<p>\&quot;Bush talked about shooting doves for dinner last night, although he was not sure if he could scare any up from the parched fields of his ranch. 'They don't seem to be flocking in right now,' he said, 'But it is dove season in Texas. I'm a hunter and if I decide to shoot some dove, I'll shoot 'em and eat' em.'\&quot; (AP article, 9/3/00)</p>
 
<p>\&quot;I don't think we need to be subliminable about the differences between our views on prescription drugs.\&quot;&mdash;Orlando, Fla., Sept. 12, 2000</p>
 
<p>\&quot;We'll let our friends be the peacekeepers and the great country called America will be the pacemakers.\&quot;&mdash;Houston, Texas, Sept. 6, 2000 </p>
 
<p>\&quot;We cannot let terrorists and rogue nations hold this nation hostile or hold our allies hostile.''&mdash;Ibid.</p>
 
<p>\&quot;It's clearly a budget. It's got a lot of numbers in it.\&quot;--In answer to the charge that, as Texas governor, he did not make up a state budget, Reuters <br />
''This campaign not only hears the voices of the entrepreneurs and the farmers and the entrepreneurs, we hear the voices of those struggling to get ahead.\&quot;&mdash;Ibid.</p>
 
<p>\&quot;I understand small business growth. I was one.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>Hear about the George Bush special at KFC?<br />
A bucket full of right wings.</p>
 
<p>Mr. Bush and his wife were driving in Connecticut and they reached a town named Seymour. They could not figure out how to pronounce it.</p>
  
<p>  Since they were hungry, they pulled into a place to get something to eat.</p>

<p>At the counter, Mr. Bush said to the waitress: \&quot;My wife and I can't seem to be able to figure out how to pronounce this place. Will you tell me where we are and say it very slowly so that I can understand.\&quot;</p>

<p>  The waitress looked at him and said: \&quot;MaaaacDonaaaaald\&quot;</p>&quot;
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<p>\&quot;The best way to relieve families from time is to let them keep some of their own money.\&quot;&mdash;Westminster, Calif., Sept. 13, 2000 </p>

<p>\&quot;They have miscalculated me as a leader.\&quot;&mdash;Ibid.</p>
 
<p>\&quot;Well, that's going to be up to the pundits and the people to make up their mind. I'll tell you what is a president for him, for example, talking about my record in the state of Texas. I mean, he's willing to say anything in order to convince people that I haven't had a good record in Texas.\&quot;&mdash;MSNBC, Sept. 20, 2000 (Thanks to Gregory H. Monberg.)</p>
 
<p>How many George Bushes does it take to change a lightbulb?<br />
2 , 1 to change it and 1 to lethally inject the old lightbulb</p>
 
<p>\&quot;I've got a record, a record that is conservative and a record that is compassionated.\&quot; &mdash;George W. Bush, in March 2000</p>
 
<p>What happens when you cross James Dean with George Bush?<br />
You get a rebel without a clue.</p>
 
<p>\&quot;Unfairly but truthfully, our party has been tagged as being against things -- anti-immigrant, for example.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I have learned from mistakes I may or may not have made.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>\&quot;I've got a record, a record that is conservative and a record that is compassionated.\&quot; --NYT Debate Transcript  </p>

<p>\&quot;We cannot let terrorists and rogue nations hold this nation hostile or hold our allies hostile.'' &mdash;George W. Bush, in Aug. 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;I do need somebody to tell me where Kosovo is. I know how to ask.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Will the highways on the Internet become more few?\&quot; &mdash;George W. Bush, in Jan. 2000</p>
 
<p>\&quot;If the terriers and bariffs are torn down, this economy will grow.\&quot; &mdash;George W. Bush, in Jan. 2000</p>
 
<p>\&quot;The fundamental question is: 'Will I be a successful president when it comes to foreign policy?' I will be, but until I'm the president, it's going to be hard for me to verify that I think I'll be more effective.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>\&quot;Keep good relations with the Grecians.\&quot;<br />
--Quoted in the Economist, June 12, 1999</p>
 
<p>Georgy Porgy pudding and pie,<br />
Took cocaine which made him high,<br />
When the sheriff came his way,<br />
  Georgy's pa sent him away.<br />
Georgy Porgy wasn't daft,<br />
  Wanted to avoid the draft,<br />
He found being a coward not too hard,<br />
  Daddy's friends got him into the guard.<br />
Georgy Porgy businessman<br />
  With daddy's money his career began,<br />
When the seed money all dried up,<br />
  Georgy's business went belly up.<br />
Georgy Porgy governor guy<br />
  Brought the crime rate up so high,<br />
And that was not his only solution,<br />
  Texas is number one on pollution.<br />
Georgy Porgy's a true Texan,<br />
  Though he may fail again and again,<br />
As long as his father has wealthy friends,<br />
  He'll do to us, what he did to them.</p>
 
<p>How many Bush supporters does it take to change a light bulb? Six, one to turn the bulb and five to create a related tax loophole for the rich .</p>

<p>  Mr. Bush called a travel agent and asked about the documents he needed in order to visit India. \&quot;You need a passport and you need visa,\&quot; said the agent.<br />
\&quot;Passport I have,\&quot; said Bush, \&quot;But will they accept my American Express?\&quot;</p>
 
<p>\&quot;A tax cut is really one of the anecdotes to coming out of an economic illness.\&quot; &mdash;George W. Bush, in Sept. 2000</p>
 
<p>\&quot;I know how hard it is for you to put food on your family.\&quot;&mdash;Greater Nashua, N.H., Chamber of Commerce, Jan. 27, 2000</p>
 
<p>\&quot;If you're sick and tired of the politics of cynicism and polls and principles, come and join this campaign.\&quot; --Hilton Head, S.C. (Slate)  <br />
\&quot;The woman who knew that I had dyslexia &mdash; I never interviewed her.\&quot; &mdash;George W. Bush, in Sept. 2000, denying a magazine article's claim that he suffers from dyslexia\&quot;They misunderestimated me.\&quot;&mdash;Bentonville, Ark., Nov. 6,</p>
 
<p>\&quot;People make suggestions on what to say all the time. I'll give you an example; I don't read what's handed to me. People say, 'Here, here's your speech, or here's an idea for a speech.' They're changed. Trust me.\&quot;-Interview with the New York Times, March 15, 2000  <br />
\&quot;I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully.\&quot; &mdash;George W. Bush, in Sept. 2000</p>&quot;
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<p>\&quot;The senator has got to understand if he's going to have &mdash; he can't have it both ways. He can't take the high horse and then claim the low road.\&quot; &mdash;George W. Bush, in Feb. 2000</p>
 
<p>EMERGENCY EXIT<br />
One night, a Delta twin-engine puddle jumper was flying somewhere above New Jersey. There were five people on board: the pilot, Michael Jordan, George W. Bush, the Dali Lama, and a hippie. Suddenly, an illegal oxygen generator exploded loudly in the luggage compartment, and the passenger cabin began to fill with smoke. The cockpit door opened, and the pilot burst into the compartment. \&quot;Gentlemen,\&quot; he began, \&quot;I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that we're about to crash in New Jersey. The good news is that there are four parachutes, and I have one of them!\&quot; With that, the pilot threw open the door and jumped from the plane. Michael Jordan was on his feet in a flash. \&quot;Gentlemen,\&quot; he said, \&quot;I am the world's greatest athlete. The world needs great athletes. I think the world's greatest athlete should have a parachute!\&quot; With these words, he grabbed one of the remaining parachutes, and hurtled through the door and into the night.<br />
George W. Bush rose and said, \&quot;Gentlemen, I am supposed to be the President of the U.S. The world needs leaders, and I think leaders should have a parachute, too.\&quot; He grabbed one, and out he jumped.<br />
The Dali Lama and the hippie looked at one another. Finally, the Dali Lama spoke. \&quot;My son,\&quot; he said, \&quot;I have lived a satisfying life and have known the bliss of True Enlightenment. You have your life ahead of you; you take a parachute, and I will go down with the plane.\&quot;<br />
The hippie smiled slowly and said, \&quot;Hey, don't worry. The supposed leader of the free world just jumped out wearing my backpack.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>\&quot;Drug therapies are replacing a lot of medicines as we used to know it\&quot;.</p>
 
<p>Suggested graffiti for rest room walls:  If you voted for<br />
George Bush, you can't &szlig;&ordf;&thorn; here...your &aring;&szlig;&szlig;&ordf;&oslash;&not; is in Washington</p>
 
<p>\&quot;After all, ozone is not a poison or a carcinogen.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>\&quot;I am a person who recognizes the fallacy of humans.\&quot;&mdash;Oprah, Sept. 19, 2000</p>
 
<p>\&quot;Think about that. Two hundred and eighty-five new or expanded programs, $2 trillion more in new spending, and not one new bureaucrat to file out the forms or answer the phones?\&quot;&mdash;Minneapolis, Nov. 1, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;They want the federal government controlling Social Security like it's some kind of federal program.\&quot;&mdash;St. Charles, Mo., Nov. 2, 2000</p>
 
<p>PRESSING QUESTIONS<br />
A reporter cornered George W. Bush at a press conference:<br />
\&quot;Many say the only reason why you would be elected for President is due to the enormous power and influence of your father.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;That notion is ridiculous!\&quot; mocked George Jr. \&quot;It doesn't matter how powerful the man is. He can only vote once!\&quot;</p>
 
<p>FRIENDLY FAVOR<br />
George W. Bush is sitting in a hotel lobby, planning his speech to a group of businessmen, when a little man walks up to him. \&quot;Excuse me, Mr. Bush, but my name is Steve Case, and I'm here with an extremely important client tonight. We're going to see your speech tonight, and it would be a great help to me if, when we walk by, you could impress him by saying, 'Hello, Steve'.\&quot;<br />
Bush readily agrees, and fifteen minutes later, the little man walks by, deep in conversation with his client.<br />
Bush came up and said, \&quot;Hello, Steve.\&quot;<br />
The little man says, \&quot;F**k off, Bush! I'm in a meeting,\&quot; and keeps walking.</p>
 
<p>SOME TEXAN<br />
Three cowboys were hanging out in a bar, discussing George W. Bush's visit to their ranch earlier that day.<br />
\&quot;The funniest part,\&quot; the first one said, \&quot;was when he kept trying to #### the cow's horns, complaining that they didn't work.\&quot;<br />
They laughed, and then the second cowboy said, \&quot;No, the best was when he asked if being a cowboy meant that I was half-cow.\&quot;<br />
They all laughed louder, and then the third cowboy said, \&quot;No, boys, the best was when he tried to milk that steer!\&quot;</p>
 
<p>\&quot;What I am against is quotas. I am against hard quotas, quotas they basically delineate based upon whatever. However they delineate, quotas, I think vulcanize society. So I don't know how that fits into what everybody else is saying, their relative positions, but that's my position.'' &mdash;George W. Bush, in Jan. 2000</p>
 
<p> <br />
\&quot;They said, 'You know, this issue doesn't seem to resignate with the people.' And I said, you know something? Whether it resignates or not doesn't matter to me, because I stand for doing what's the right thing, and what the right thing is hearing the voices of people who work.\&quot;&mdash;Portland, Ore., Oct. 31, 2000 </p>
 
<p>\&quot;Anyway, after we go out and work our hearts out, after you go out and help us turn out the vote, after we've convinced the good Americans to vote, and while they're at it, pull that old George W. lever, if I'm the one, when I put my hand on the ####, when I put my hand on the ####, that day when they swear us in, when I put my hand on the ####, I will swear to not&mdash;to uphold the laws of the land.\&quot;&mdash;Toledo, Ohio, Oct. 27, 2000 \&quot;Ma,\&quot; said George W. Bush on the phone, \&quot;the latest polls show that I am ahead of  Gore!\&quot;<br />
  \&quot;Honestly?\&quot; asked Barbara Bush.<br />
  \&quot;Ma! Why bring that up at a time like this?\&quot; exclaimed Bush.</p>
 
<p>\&quot;I've got a reason for running. I talk about a larger goal, which is to call upon the best of America. It's part of the renewal. It's reform and renewal. Part of the renewal is a set of high standards and to remind people that the greatness of America really does depend on neighbors helping neighbors and children finding mentors. I worry. I'm very worried about, you know, the kid who just wonders whether America is meant for him. I really worry about that. And uh, so, I'm running for a reason. I'm answering this question here and the answer is, you cannot lead America to a positive tomorrow with revenge on one's mind. Revenge is so incredibly negative. And so to answer your question, I'm going to win because people sense my heart, know my sense of optimism and know where I want to lead the country. And I tease people by saying, 'A leader, you can't say, follow me the world is going to be worse.' I'm an optimistic person. I'm an inherently content person. I've got a great sense of where I want to lead and I'm comfortable with why I'm running. And, you know, the call on that speech was, beware. This is going to be a tough campaign.\&quot;-Interview with the Washington Post, March 23, 2000</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	4/10/2004 10:59 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (10 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>  Have a great day</p>

<p>  Subject: Scrabble anyone</p>

<p> SCRABBLE</p>

<p>This has got to be one of the most clever E-mails. Someone out  there either has too much spare time or is deadly at Scrabble. (Wait till you see the last one)!</p>

<p>GEORGE BUSH: When you rearrange the letters: HE BUGS GORE</p>

<p>DORMITORY: When you rearrange the letters:<br />
DIRTY ROOM</p>

<p>EVANGELIST: When you rearrange the letters:<br />
EVIL'S AGENT</p>

<p>PRESBYTERIAN: When you rearrange the letters:<br />
BEST IN PRAYER</p>

<p>DESPERATION: When you rearrange the letters:<br />
A ROPE ENDS IT</p>

<p>THE MORSE CODE: When you rearrange the letters: HERE COME DOTS</p>

<p>SLOT MACHINES: When you rearrange the letters: CASH LOST IN ME</p>

<p>ANIMOSITY: When you rearrange the letters:<br />
IS NO AMITY</p>

<p>MOTHER-IN-LAW: When you rearrange the letters:<br />
WOMAN HITLER</p>

<p>SNOOZE ALARMS: When you rearrange the letters: ALAS! NO M ORE Z'S</p>

<p>A DECIMAL POINT: When you rearrange the letters: I'M A DOT IN PLACE</p>

<p>THE EARTHQUAKES: When you rearrange the letters: THAT QUEER SHAKE</p>

<p>ELEVEN PLUS TWO: When you rearrange the letters: TWELVE PLUS ONE<br />
And for the grand finale:</p>

<p>PRESIDENT CLINTON OF THE USA: When you rearrange the letters (With no letters left over and using each letter only once):<br />
TO COPULATE HE FINDS INTERNS</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;Post 11 of 85 to be posted last.&quot;
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&quot;194&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/25/2004 6:19 pm <br />
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<p>Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004)</p>

<p>Directed by<br />
Michael Moore</p>

<p>Writing credits<br />
Michael Moore (written by)</p>

<p>Genre: Documentary</p>

<p>Tagline: The temperature where freedom burns!</p>

<p>Plot Outline: Michael Moore's take on what happened to the United States after September 11; and how the Bush Administration used the tragic event to push its agenda.</p>

<p>User Comments: 'Fahrenheit 9/11' is brazenly calculating, freely contradictory, and entirely arrogant in its assumptions and declarations (aren't all documentaries?). But that's Moore, and it always will be...<br />
User Rating: 6.4/10 (2,455 votes)<br />
Cast (in credits order)<br />
Michael Moore.... Himself<br />
rest of cast listed alphabetically<br />
George W. Bush.... Himself (archive footage)<br />
Directed byMichael Moore  <br />
Writing credits (in alphabetical order)<br />
Michael Moore written by<br />
Produced by<br />
Jim Czarnecki.... producer Carl Deal.... archival producer<br />
Kurt Engfehr.... co-producer<br />
Jeff Gibbs.... co-producer<br />
Kathleen Glynn.... producer<br />
Monica Hampton.... line producer<br />
Tia Lessin.... supervising producer<br />
Agn&egrave;s Mentre.... executive producer<br />
Michael Moore.... producer Bob Weinstein.... executive producer Harvey Weinstein.... executive producer  <br />
Original Music byJeff Gibbs  </p>

<p>Non-Original Music by<br />
Charlotte Caffey (song \&quot;Vacation\&quot;)<br />
Kathy Valentine (song \&quot;Vacation\&quot;)<br />
Jane Wiedlin (song \&quot;Vacation\&quot;)  <br />
Cinematography by Mike Desjarlais <br />
Kirsten Johnson (additional photography)<br />
William Rexer (additional photography)  Film Editing byKurt Engfehr <br />
Todd Woody Richman (as T. Woody Richman) <br />
Sound Department<br />
Scott Guitteau.... sound editor<br />
Francisco La Torre.... sound<br />
Gary Rizzo.... sound re-recording mixer<br />
Gary Rizzo.... supervising sound editor  </p>

<p>Other crew<br />
Belinda Carlisle.... singer: \&quot;Vacation\&quot; (as The Go-Go's)<br />
Carl Deal.... chief archivist<br />
David Rumble .... production assistant</p>

<p>Production Companies<br />
Dog Eat Dog Films [us]<br />
Miramax Films [us]</p>

<p>Distributors<br />
Alta Films S.A. [es] (Spain)<br />
Distribution Company [ar] (Argentina)<br />
Falcom Media [de] (Germany)<br />
Mars Distribution [fr] (France)</p>

<p>Also Known As:<br />
Fahrenheit 911 (2003) (USA) (working title)</p>

<p>Runtime: 112 min</p>

<p>Country: USA</p>

<p>Language: English</p>

<p>Color: Color</p>

<p>FAHRENHEIT 9/11</p>

<p>User Comments:<br />
the unemployed critic</p>

<p>Date: 22 June 2004</p>

<p>Summary: 'Fahrenheit 9/11' is brazenly calculating, freely contradictory, and entirely arrogant in its assumptions and declarations (aren't all documentaries?). But that's Moore, and it always will be...</p>

<p>Though it might seem impossible to do, to best appreciate Michael Moore's new film, 'Fahrenheit 9/11,' one must look at it through eyes untainted by politics for a brief moment. The film is 100% politically motivated, but it's also something American cinemas haven't seen in decades: a revolutionary film, and a flat-out call to arms. Regardless of personal political leanings, 'Fahrenheit 9/11' is an amazing accomplishment of individual expression and anti-government aggression. It will be one of the most detested films of the year, but also one of the best, no doubt about it.</p>

<p>Starting with the scandalous Florida election results in 2000, 'Fahrenheit' is a film designed to question President George W. Bush's every move in a way most audiences are not used to. Moore, an outspoken loather of the President, has shaped his film like a cinematic bullet, with character assassination on the top of his to-do list. The overtly entertaining ways that Moore usually mounts his documentaries has been put on hold this time around. Instead, 'Fahrenheit' shows a series of solemn images and soundbites, arranged as a critical history of the President's actions since he took office, including the abuse of power and use of fear tactics that have been employed for his monetary and narcissistic gains. Moore is after blood this time around, and his film-making has been sharpened to an alarming degree. His last film, the Oscar-winning 'Bowling for Columbine,' was an engrossing diatribe on American society's ills, filled with comedy, horror, and Moore's traditional satirical bend. 'Fahrenheit' has a much shorter list of goals, and Moore seems aggressively hell-bent on achieving every last one.</p>

<p>Iraq is the largest weight on Moore's mind this time around, itemizing the Bush administrations' actions as the country sped towards war over the past three years. Moore is defiant in his questioning of every move the administration has made since 2000, filling the screen with 'proof' of contradictions and outright lies, which should be enough to make any conservative's head explode. Moore is not kidding around here: there's fascinating, recognizable footage of the Iraqi war's gruesome early days (which mirrors the footage found in the recent Al Jazeera documentary, 'Control Room'), then a more personal slant starts to seep into the proceedings. Moore's cameras follow a U.S. convoy through Iraq during their daily ritual of rousing the frightened locals, looking for the enemy.</p>

<p>Intercut with these scenes are interviews with the soldiers, as they question why they were sent to such a hellish environment under false pretenses. We meet a mother of a slain soldier, who is so beside herself with grief, she makes a pilgrimage to the White House to air her pain. And in a short, classic Moore moment, the filmmaker elects to ride in an ice cream truck around Washington, using the P.A. system to read the labyrinthine 'Patriot Act' to confused citizens in the street.</p>

<p>The film follows the intricate financial connections between Bush and the Bin Laden family, the 'war on terror' found in America's understaffed borders, the desperation the military is facing trying to get citizens to join the ranks, and, ultimately, how the Bush administration has manipulated and lied to American citizens to further their own objectives. Moore is stacking the deck in his favor, there's no dispute from this critic about that. Moore wants Bush out of office this November, using 'Fahrenheit 9/11' to rally the anti-Bush troops. Maybe the criticism of overt manipulation in 'Columbine' rattled Moore, because 'Fahrenheit' is a stronger argument, heavy on examples, footage, and documents. It's a solid film, heading off on tangents, but skillfully retaining its point over and over again.</p>

<p>'Fahrenheit 9/11' is brazenly calculating, freely contradictory, and entirely arrogant in its assumptions and declarations (aren't all documentaries?). But that's Moore, and it always will be. There are few like him. There is no sickening 'spin,' useless 'balance,' or even an attempt to involve Bush in on the hostile allegations within this film.</p>

<p>'Fahrenheit 9/11' is Moore's personal declaration of governmental fraud, his political agenda, and his solitary attempt to rile the nation up to question their leader's actions. When was the last time you saw a motion picture do that? In the end, what better way to celebrate America than to know that a film like this can see a safe release and spark debate and anger the old fashioned way: through politics and free thought. The summer just became a little hotter. -----</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/25/2004 6:36 pm <br />
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<p>'Fahrenheit 9/11' puts it all together</p>

<p>Moore goes after Bush and reflects on the toll of the war in Iraq</p>

<p>Michael Moore's scathing indictment of the Bush administration, \&quot;Fahrenheit 9/11,\&quot; winner of the top prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival, doesn't break a lot of new ground.</p>

<p>If you've been watching recent installments of \&quot;60 Minutes\&quot; and Jon Stewart's \&quot;The Daily Show,\&quot; or if you're familiar with this year's best-seller list (especially Craig Unger's \&quot;House of Bush, House of Saud\&quot;), you won't find many surprises here.</p>

<p>Indeed, the opening scenes amount to a condensed version of Richard Perez and Joan Seckler's 2002 documentary, \&quot;Unprecedented: The 2000 Presidential Election,\&quot; which made the case that the 2000 election was stolen. Much of the rest is reminiscent of Robert Greenwald's 2003 documentary, \&quot;Uncovered: The Whole Truth About the Iraq War,\&quot; which used interviews with CIA, Pentagon and foreign-service experts to demolish the rationale behind the war.</p>

<p>Starring: Michael Moore, George W. Bush</p>

<p>Director: Michael Moore</p>

<p>Running time: 1 hour, 56 minutes</p>

<p>MPAA rating: R</p>

<p>But put all these approaches together, connect the dots, throw in a few brand-new interviews and never-seen-before clips of President Bush looking especially befuddled, and you've got a remarkably powerful narrative - and a movie that communicates an unshakeable sense of non-fiction tragedy. No wonder conservatives are trying so hard to shut it down before it reaches theaters.</p>

<p>The freshest ammunition in Moore's arsenal is a camcorder tape of Bush's ultra-delayed reaction to the news that the World Trade Center had been hit by terrorists. On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Bush was reading to kids at a Florida elementary school.</p>

<p>After being informed of the attacks, Bush froze and continued with the classroom lesson - for nearly seven minutes.</p>

<p>This gives Moore more than enough room to ponder what Bush could be thinking during this moment of apparent paralysis. He fills in the vacancy on the soundtrack with a collection of possible Presidential thoughts, including worries about his friends, the Saudis, and whether he should have paid more attention to counterterrorism expert Richard Clarke.</p>

<p>The first half of \&quot;Fahrenheit 9/11\&quot; is filled with such Moore-ish mischief-making, guaranteed to embarrass Republicans. Especially excruciating: Paul Wolfowitz licking his comb to slick back his hair for the cameras, John Ashcroft singing a patriotic song he composed, and Bush preparing to deliver an ultimatum to Saddam Hussein, as his eyes nervously dart from side to side. The jokiest touch is a faked clip from \&quot;Bonanza,\&quot; with the faces of Bush, Donald Rumsfeld and Tony Blair placed over the bodies of cowboys.</p>

<p>But there's a somber quality to the film's second half, as the cost of the Iraq war becomes harder to hide.</p>

<p>Interviews with fed-up American soldiers and furious Iraqi citizens are particularly chilling. So is Moore's talk with a woman who lost her disillusioned son in Iraq and tearily confesses that she should have been paying more attention to the reasons he went.</p>

<p>\&quot;Fahrenheit 9/11\&quot; isn't entirely designed to skewer the current administration. Democrats are chastised for voting for the war and for not challenging the Supreme Court's decision to anoint Bush, while senators of both parties are condemned for not backing African-American Congressmen who questioned the Florida election. Moore's final hope, delivered in a non-partisan spirit, is that \&quot;we won't get fooled again.\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	6/25/2004 7:20 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (15 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;IN THE BUSH, BUSH!</p>

<p>Are you ready? Are you ready to this? Do you like it? Do you like it like this?</p>

<p>Push, push in the bush!\&quot;</p>

<p>(A famous song of the 70's)</p>

<p>lol</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	6/27/2004 10:34 am <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (16 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>*Bush Bush, come and get a little Bush Bush, and ya take a little Bush Bush, so you get a little Bush Bush!</p>

<p>Cinderella, the 80s still rocked eh?</p>

<p>What's that you say?</p>

<p>It was Push Push?</p>

<p>Damn ok. lmao*</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	6/27/2004 1:07 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (17 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>LMAO, MY SASQUATCH BRO!</p>

<p>YOU NEED HELP!</p>

<p>hahahahaahah</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	8/23/2004 1:41 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (18 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>*This is just one of many reasons I want to remind people to VOTE KERRY, because if anyone out there still wants to vote for George Bush they got no right nor reason to call themselves even remotely sentient.</p>

<p>They deserve the doom Bush will bring down upon our heads.</p>

<p>And I'm gonna hafta quote from \&quot;I,Robot\&quot; in saying that: 'Somehow.... I told ya so? Just doesnt do this justice.'</p>

<p>It's not just about America anymore, it's about the entire planet and the people on it!</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/6/2004 2:15 am <br />
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<p>*Let's reveiw the facts as we know them, or should know them.</p>

<p>1. The botched vote that got Bush into the Whitehouse in the first placed was caused in Florida, a state also run by a Bush, Jeb Bush, Coincidence? I think NOT!</p>

<p>2. Of GWBush's previous business investors, the Bin Laden Family was among them, the very same people and person that Bush has \&quot;failed to find\&quot; and distracted us into thinking Saddam was the problem, while simultaneously disabling the CIA by splintering into three smaller confused little groups with at least a couple of them run by Bush-Appointed personell. If this aint sweeping alot of bullsh__ under the rug, then can anyone tell me what stinks about this situation?</p>

<p>3. This is about me, I did Not Want to turn this into a Political Forum, but I lost a very close friend to Bush's Wargames. All he wanted to do was come home and visit with friends and family. His plans clashed with a monkeyfaced texas shrimpy incompetent oil-baron turned president. He was found dead in his barracks, of \&quot;apparent\&quot; suicide, and his case is FAR from unique, we're losing hundreds of people to this, suicides, friendly fire, enemy fire and other types of death and injury, all for a war Bush has no intention of winning. Not all of us are such media fed cattle that we can't see something's not right here. Please tell me there's hope for the human race. Vote smart, vote for America.</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	9/12/2004 12:01 am <br />
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<p>Kerry visited with Clinton, I'm hoping it didnt ruin his rep.</p>

<p>Subject: Titanic vs Clinton</p>

<p>PROBLEM: Two books are for sale.  Which to buy?</p>

<p>\&quot;Titanic\&quot; or \&quot;My Life\&quot;by Bill Clinton ?</p>
 
<p>Titanic: $29.99<br />
Clinton: $29.99</p>
 
<p>Titanic: Over 3 hours to read<br />
Clinton: Over 3 hours to read</p>
 
<p>Titanic: The story of Jack and Rose, their forbidden love,<br />
            and subsequent catastrophe.</p>

<p>Clinton: The story of Bill and Monica, their forbidden love,<br />
             and subsequent catastrophe.</p>
 
<p>Titanic: Jack is a starving artist<br />
Clinton: Bill is a bulls&ordf;&thorn; artist</p>
 
<p>Titanic: In one scene, Jack enjoys a good cigar<br />
Clinton: Ditto for Bill</p>
 
<p>Titanic: During ordeal, Rose's dress gets ruined<br />
Clinton: Ditto for Monica</p>
 
<p>Titanic: Jack teaches Rose to spit<br />
Clinton:  .  . Let's not go there</p>
 
<p>Titanic: Rose gets to keep her jewelry<br />
Clinton: Monica's forced to return her gifts</p>
 
<p>Titanic: Rose remembers Jack for the rest of her life<br />
Clinton: Clinton doesn't remember Jack</p>
 
<p>Titanic: Rose goes down on a vessel full of seamen<br />
Clinton: Monica . . . . ooh, let's not go there, either</p>
 
<p><br />
Titanic: Jack surrenders to an icy death</p>

<p>Clinton: Bill goes home to Hilary . . . . basically the same thing</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	9/14/2004 12:08 pm <br />
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<p>Actor George Clooney was quoted in the August 2003 issue of GQ saying President Bush is \&quot;just dim\&quot;.</p>

<p>And during this election year, a seemingly unprecedented number of actors, singers and comedians are voicing their opinions on issues like the Iraq War, and the race between John Kerry and George W. Bush. Even young starlets, the kind who should be busy switching boyfriends and packing for rehab, are spouting anti-Bush rhetoric and (gasp) threatening to actually vote.</p>

<p>VOTE-ROCKERS</p>

<p>Andre (Dre 3000) Benjamin<br />
Claim to fame: Nattily-dressed half of Outkast<br />
On why he didn't vote in 2000: \&quot;I was out of town, I couldn't see how my vote would matter... I'm really excited about voting for the first time... I've just realized how important it is.\&quot; - Atlanta<br />
BUSH-BASHERS</p>

<p>Robert Altman<br />
Claim to fame: Director of \&quot;M*A*S*H\&quot;, \&quot;Nashville\&quot;, \&quot;Gosford Park\&quot;<br />
Bush bash: Called the President an \&quot;embarrassment\&quot; in 2002, and labeled the U.S. government \&quot;disgusting,\&quot; adding \&quot;when you see an American flag flying, it's a joke.\&quot; - Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jan. 18</p>

<p>Alec Baldwin<br />
Claim to fame: Played the original Jack Ryan in \&quot;Hunt for Red October\&quot;, \&quot;Ghosts of Mississippi\&quot;, \&quot;Glengarry Glen Ross\&quot;<br />
Bush bash: \&quot;Everything that Bush touches turns to manure in public policy.\&quot; - The Scotsman, June 16</p>

<p>George Clooney<br />
Claim to fame: TV's \&quot;ER\&quot;, titular role in \&quot;Ocean's Eleven\&quot;<br />
Bush bash: \&quot;The problem is we elected a manager, and we need a leader. Let's face it: Bush is just dim.\&quot; - GQ, January 2003</p>

<p>John Cusack<br />
Claim to fame: \&quot;Say Anything\&quot;, \&quot;Grosse Pointe Blank\&quot;, \&quot;High Fidelity\&quot;<br />
Bush bash: \&quot;I don't remember a time when I thought I'd be coming to a political rally and be saying, you know Richard Nixon was a moderate.\&quot; - Associated Press, July 26</p>

<p>Alan Cumming<br />
Claim to fame: Writer, director of \&quot;The Anniversary Party\&quot;, playing TK in \&quot;X2: X-Men United\&quot;<br />
Bush bash: \&quot;I'm going to wait and see who wins. If Bush gets back in, I'm totally getting out of this country. I'm not going to want to be a citizen of this place.\&quot; - New York Daily News, July 28</p>

<p>Larry David<br />
Claim to fame: Co-creator of \&quot;Seinfeld,\&quot; creator and star of \&quot;Curb Your Enthusiasm\&quot;<br />
Bush bash: Writing in the August Vanity Fair, David joked that Kerry should consider him as a vice presidential candidate because he considers himself  \&quot;a nincompoop, a chicken and a liar\&quot; who could offset President George W. Bush and balance a ticket.</p>

<p>Johnny Depp<br />
Claim to fame: Offbeat roles in \&quot;Edward Scissorhands\&quot;, \&quot;Ed Wood\&quot; and as Captain Jack Sparrow in \&quot;Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl\&quot;<br />
Bush bash: Likened Bush's America to a \&quot;dumb puppy that has big teeth.\&quot; - Associated Press, Nov. 20, 2003</p>

<p>John Leguizamo<br />
Claim to fame: \&quot;Summer of Sam\&quot;, \&quot;Empire\&quot;, one-man Broadway shows<br />
Bush bash: Compared GOP-supporting Latinos to \&quot;roaches for Raid.\&quot;</p>

<p>Bill Maher<br />
Claim to fame: \&quot;Politically Incorrect\&quot; (cancelled by ABC after Maher's politically-incorrect post-9/11 comments), hosts \&quot;Real Time with Bill Maher\&quot; on HBO<br />
Bush bash: \&quot;Certainly having George Bush in office has woke a lot of people up. He came in and said to Democrats, 'I'm gonna show you what a real Republican is. You think this is going to be like my wussy dad? Oh no. This is some real [expletive] now.'\&quot; - Bergen (N.J.) Record, March 17</p>

<p>Natalie Maines<br />
Claim to fame: Lead singer of the Dixie Chicks<br />
Bush bash: Told an audience in London, \&quot;Just so you know, we're ashamed the president of the United States is from Texas.\&quot;</p>

<p>John Mellencamp<br />
Claim to fame: Rock hits \&quot;Jack and Diane\&quot;, \&quot;Little Pink Houses\&quot; and \&quot;Authority Song.\&quot;<br />
Bush bash: New song \&quot;Texas Bandito\&quot; calls Bush \&quot;another cheap thug that sacrifices our young,\&quot; adding: \&quot;You're going to get us killed with your little white lies.\&quot;</p>

<p>Gwyneth Paltrow<br />
Claim to fame: Won an Oscar for \&quot;Shakespeare in Love\&quot;, playing Sylvia Plath, naming her daughter Apple<br />
Bush bash: \&quot;I think George Bush is such an embarrassment to America in the way that he doesn't take the rest of the world into consideration.\&quot; - The Scotsman, June 16</p>

<p>Tim Robbins<br />
Claim to fame: Starred in \&quot;Bull Durham\&quot;, \&quot;The Shawshank Redemption\&quot;, directed \&quot;Dead Man Walking\&quot;, won an Oscar for \&quot;Mystic River\&quot;<br />
Bush bash: Told a National Press Club audience in 2003, \&quot;a chill wind is blowing this nation.  A message is being sent through the White House and its allies in talk radio and Clear Channel and Cooperstown: If you oppose this administration, there can and will be ramifications.\&quot; -Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, April 1</p>

<p>Susan Sarandon<br />
Claim to fame: Playing sultry in \&quot;Bull Durham\&quot;, saucy in \&quot;Thelma and Louise\&quot; and pious in \&quot;Dead Man Walking\&quot;, for which she won an Academy Award<br />
Bush bash: Appeared in 30-second cable TV spots, saying \&quot;Before our kids start coming home from Iraq in body bags and women and children start dying in Iraq, I need to know what Iraq did to us.\&quot;</p>

<p>Eddie Vedder<br />
Claim to fame: Lead singer of Pearl Jam, which will be part of the \&quot;Vote for Change\&quot; tour<br />
Bush bash: Impaled a Bush mask on a microphone stand during a performance of the song \&quot;Bushleager\&quot;, which declares \&quot;He's not a leader, he's a Texas leaguer\&quot;.</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	9/29/2004 10:07 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (22 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>PPL SHOULD BURN BUSH'S ASS!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	9/30/2004 8:21 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (23 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>uhh, uhh... hey, um... yer not aloud two swere heer! chil'en folks izint opposed teh speek loik dat. awlrite?  :P</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	10/1/2004 9:20 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (24 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>Venezuela has spoken, and powerfully so for we would be wise to heed the writings of the neo-pagan god of farting cows lest we smell his pungent wrath, lol.</p>

<p>I swear people, how in an intelligent free-thinking country can Bush be in the lead? Wait this is america right? We don't have guns to our heads, go on, rethink your vote, noone's gonna hate you for respecting you fellow americans and voting to get us back on track with a president who DOES'NT think he's GI JOE.</p>

<p>I'd rather have a transformer for a president anyways, the speeches alone would KICK @$$!</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	10/2/2004 7:52 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (25 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>ANYHOW, THANKS FOR THE GOD THING!</p>

<p>ahahaahahahahahaha</p>

<p>IM HAPPY BECAUSE KERRY WON THE FIRST CONTEST!</p>

<p>I do really think Bush is a crazy GI Joe playing a stupid war game!</p>

<p>Sorry. Im speaking my mind and Im agree with Crazy Cobalto.</p>

<p>Blessing to all!</p>

<p>KICK BUSH'S ASS!</p>

<p>LMAO</p>

<p>ZAGREO RUFUS</p>

<p>( IM SENDING A SMELLY FART TO YOU, MY BRO COBALTO! lol)</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	10/8/2004 9:13 pm <br />
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<p>*Kerry's got a tough fight ahead of him, not only with half of america as cattle being controlled by a greedy oil-monkey, but we hope nobody notices his tremendous resemblance to Gomer Pyle, lmao*</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	10/17/2004 5:21 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (27 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>Breaking news:</p>

<p>Most of you may already know they've released John<br />
Hinckley from the mental<br />
facility for unsupervised visits to his parents home on<br />
weekends. For those<br />
of you who may be too young to remember, John Hinckley<br />
shot President Ronald<br />
Reagan to impress the actress Jodie Foster.</p>

<p>On the day of<br />
his release, this<br />
nice letter was sent to John Hinckley from President Bush:</p>

<p>THE WHITE HOUSE<br />
WASHINGTON D.C.<br />
Mr. John Hinckley<br />
St. Elizabeth's Hospital<br />
Washington, DC</p>

<p>Dear John:</p>

<p>Laura and I hope that you are continuing your excellent<br />
progress in recovery<br />
from your mental problems. We were pleased to hear that<br />
you are now able to<br />
have unsupervised visits with your parents. The staff at the<br />
hospital<br />
reports that you are doi ng fine.</p>

<p>I have decided to seek a second term in office as your<br />
president and I would<br />
appreciate your support and the support of your fine<br />
parents.</p>

<p>I would hope that if there is anything that you need at the<br />
hospital, you<br />
would let us know.</p>

<p>By the way, are you aware that John Kerry is sleeping with<br />
Jodie Foster?</p>

<p>Sincerely,<br />
George W. Bush</p>

<p>(Sounds like the sort of thing he could resort to, right? But Mr. Hinckley also remembers that a Bush was Reagon's VicePresident, so there, try again, Repudlickans)</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	10/18/2004 7:11 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (28 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>George W. Bush's Resume<br />
________________________________________________</p>

<p><br />
George W. Bush (Dubya)<br />
The White House<br />
1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW<br />
Washington, D.C. 20500</p>

<p>Past Work Experience</p>

<p>    * Ran for congress and lost.<br />
    * Produced a Hollywood slasher B movie.<br />
    * Bought an oil company, but couldn't find any oil in Texas; company went bankrupt shortly after I sold all my stock.<br />
    * Bought the Texas Rangers baseball team in a sweetheart deal that took land using taxpayer money. Biggest move: Traded Sammy Sosa to the Chicago White Sox.<br />
    * With father's help (and his name) was elected Governor of Texas. </p>

<p>Accomplishments in Previous Positions</p>

<p>    * Changed pollution laws for power and oil companies and made Texas the most polluted state in the Union. &lt; ...[Message truncated]</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	10/18/2004 7:13 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (29 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>George W. Bush's Resume \&quot;Expanded\&quot;</p>

<p>Past work experience:</p>

<p>    * Responsible for the execution of at least one mentally ill prisoner (Terry Washington) while Governor of TX.[1]<br />
    * Executed 150 men and two women while Governor of TX, a record unmatched in modern times.[1]<br />
    * As Governor of Texas, very likely several innocent people were executed in TX because of inadequate clemency policies.[1]<br />
    * Successfully hid my record of cocaine use and abuse in Texas from reporters trying to uncover this information.<br />
    * In the summer of 1974 worked for a CIA-connected airline named Alaska International Air, sited in Alaska which was later suspected by the Iran Contra Commission of being involved in CIA drug trafficking in support of the Contras. [3]--from Rosamond F., a viewer in CA </p>

<p>Accomplishments as president:</p>

<p>    * Sat by in the pocket of the NRA aware that the House wouldn't renew the 1994 ban on assault weapons.<br />
    * Worked to exempt the firearms industry from lawsuits.<br />
    * Deliberately withheld the cost of the Iraq war (supplemental war appropriations) hoping to get a $726-billion tax cut approved first. The House bit but the Senate did not.<br />
    * Helped to create 9-million unemployed and made the jobless rate soar above 6%.<br />
    * Would have allowed unemployment benefits to run out if it weren't for the Democrats.<br />
    * Awarded a no-bid large contract to Halliburton, a company notorious for ripping off the government and tied to Cheney.<br />
    * Put John Poindexter, convicted on five felony counts for his role in Iran-contra, in charge of the Information Awareness Office, where he will be collecting and mining data on 300 million Americans, assuring that no one will have any semblance of privacy anymore.<br />
    * When taking office, the 10-year budget projection showed a surplus of 5.6 trillion. As a result of mostly my first round of tax cuts this surplus was whittled down to $1 trillion. Then with my second round of tax cuts and my war in Iraq, the 10-year projection is a deficit of $4 trillion. In other words, $9.6 trillion of taxpayer's money has been shifted to the most wealthy US residents and corporations--reported by former Nixon Secretary of Commerce, Peter Peterson, to New York Times staff and reported by Thomas Friedman. [editors note: The Congressional Budget Office estimated the deficit over 10 years to be $1.4 trillion as reported by AP on 8-26-03]<br />
    * Quashed a major global warming report from the EPA that warned of the dangers industrial and automotive pollution present to the environment. Heavily edited the final report, deleting references to scientific studies that showed a link between smokestack and tailpipe pollution and global warming.<br />
    * Allowed the number of Americans with no health insurance to reach crisis proportions. In 2001 and 2002, 74.7 million Americans went without health insurance at some point. In 2001, 41.2 million Americans had no insurance for the entire year.<br />
    * Placed hundreds of thousands of lives at risk this winter by cutting a program that helps low-income families pay the cost of heating their homes. More than 4.6 million low-income families and seniors depend on the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to get them through freezing cold winters and scorching summers.<br />
    * Filed briefs with the Supreme Court supporting people who want to overturn the University of Michigan's admission's policies. Instead of supporting policies of American higher education institutions that have produced important increases in minority enrollment, my administration chose to pander to my conservative base, potentially slashing the number of minority students who get admitted to top universities. Mostly failed in this effort too.<br />
    * Didn't do anything to try and prevent Westar, a corporation that wanted legislation that would boost its profits and tried to buy what it wanted with campaign contributions, from doing so. This scandal was exposed just about the time Westar was about to get what it paid for in the Energy bill.<br />
    * Proposed opening up 20 million acres of national forests to logging and will waive environmental laws with my \&quot;Healthy Forests\&quot; program.<br />
    * Opposed requiring polluters to clean up their own messes at toxic waste sites--unlike Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton. Begun to use taxpayer money to pay for the mess of corporate polluters and to cut back overall on cleaning up existing sites.<br />
    * Cut enforcement for key environmental programs through steadily slashing budgets.<br />
    * Proposed the \&quot;Clear Skies\&quot; initiative, which would weaken public health protections of the current Clean Air Act, while replacing them with insufficient standards and increasing toxic emissions like mercury and sulfur.<br />
    * Targeted a series of complex regulations that barely register on the American public's radar screen to drastically reduce clean air and water protections, and increase industry exploitation of public lands.<br />
    * Last July [2002], in response to allegations by anti-choice activists about a connection between U.N. funds and coercive abortion policies around China's \&quot;one family, one child\&quot; population control policy, my Administration withheld $34 million for family planning programs in all countries through the U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA). It's devastating to many countries that count on UNFPA programs. It's estimated the loss of this funding will lead to two million unintended pregnancies, nearly 800,000 abortions, 4,700 maternal deaths and 77,000 infant and child deaths each year. [2]--from Working Assets </p>

<p>Records and References:</p>

<p>   1. Atlantic, July/August 2003, Texas Executions of Mentally Ill Under Bush, by Alan Berlow, pp. 91-.<br />
   2. Both U.S. and British fact-finding missions have found no evidence of a link between U.N. family planning funds and abortion or forced sterilization in China.--Working Assets.<br />
   3. Bush working for Alaska International Air reported by Jo Thomas, The New York Times, October 21, 2000.</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	10/19/2004 11:08 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (30 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>*Here's some funnynteresting headlines, see if you can spot what's about the political debate and what only seems so.*</p>

<p>Iraq the Vote</p>

<p>Kerry speaks French on the stump.</p>

<p>How the Iraq war is crippling the Army Reserve.</p>

<p>The creatures of Dr. Frankenbush.</p>

<p>Outsourcing the vote.</p>

<p>Baghdad's Big-Buck Buybacks!</p>

<p>Kerry's poll position.</p>

<p>Kerry puts the gloves on.</p>

<p>Kerry didn't gay-bait.</p>

<p>The most amazing quote of the 2004 campaign.</p>

<p>Election or art?</p>

<p>What Bush can learn from The Battle of Algiers DVD.</p>

<p>Kerry crushes Bush in the third debate.</p>

<p>Bush's big mistake in the third debate.</p>

<p>How to watch tonight's debate.</p>

<p>Friction in Fallujah</p>

<p>Unanswered questions about foreign policy.</p>

<p>Bush's hypocrisy on terrorism as a \&quot;nuisance.\&quot;</p>

<p>Political cartoons from around the world.</p>

<p>Highlights from the week in criticism.</p>

<p>Book Club: The Plot Against America.</p>

<p>Team America: puppets vs. the world.</p>

<p>Lay off Massachusetts.</p>

<p>Readers ponder the fallout of the final debate.</p>

<p>Advice on morals and manners.</p>

<p>Is \&quot;No Child Left Behind\&quot; Bush's answer to everything?</p>

<p>America's deodorized fiction.</p>

<p>Election games let you battle for the presidency.</p>

<p>Why candidates should advertise on search engines.</p>

<p>A lazy man's guide to activism.</p>

<p>Skiing the New Hampshire primary.</p>

<p>*Alot about the Debate, and how the hell is this still an even debate? Is exactly half of America that retarded? Deluded? Bushwacked? Sorry I don't mean to Insult anyone's intelligence, they're doing a great job on their own, Btw, this is for Real, Vice Resident Cheney's daughter is lesbian. Does anyone else here smell a BIAS?*</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;31&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	10/19/2004 7:11 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (31 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>BUSH STINKS!!!</p>

<p>THAT&acute;S ALL I HAVE TO SAY!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;32&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	10/20/2004 11:17 am <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (32 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>*What I wanna know at this moment fr no reason at all is Who would Win in a Fight? Bush looks flaky, scared, wimpy. Kerry looks like an older Sylvester Stallone. \&quot;Uhhhhyo! I'm yuh wuhst goddamn nightmeh!\&quot;</p>

<p>RamKer, First Blood!</p>

<p>Kerrbo?</p>

<p>Stop, or John Edwards will Shoot!</p>

<p>Dem-Election Man!</p>

<p>Whatever the role, President will be his best.*</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;33&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	10/20/2004 11:49 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (33 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>KERRY</p>

<p>MUST WIN!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;34&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	deepwaterz  	10/21/2004 8:04 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (34 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>BushWacked</p>

<p>buLLshIT</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;35&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	deepwaterz  	10/21/2004 8:04 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (35 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>LOL @ John Edwards will shoot</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;36&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	10/22/2004 12:59 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (36 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>Election history &amp; trivia</p>

<p>First steps and factoids of the country's campaign trail</p>

<p>by Heather Moylan</p>

<p>Before you head to the polls on November 2, take a look back at how our elections came to pass. Plus: Who was our history's shortest President? Who was the sole bachelor Commander-in-Chief?</p>

<p>Four score and 135 years ago<br />
The first U.S. election was held on January 7, 1789. Virginian George Washington, a hero of the American Revolution and pioneer of the U.S. Constitution, won easily, with only 10 of the then 13 states participating.</p>

<p>There were no drawn-out stumping tours or slick ad campaigns; in fact, the first election was hardly a hotly-contested race. Washington won by a landslide without a hand-picked running mate; John Adams, a Massachusetts lawyer, was automatically granted the vice-presidency as first runner-up.</p>

<p>The election, and search for a single leader, or Commander-in-Chief, was a natural follow-up to the Constitution, drafted after the country's hard-won independence from England's rule.</p>

<p>While it accomplished a lot, like defining the purpose and powers of the House of Representatives and Congress, the Constitution also advocated for a central government to guide the states of their growing nation.</p>

<p>Back in 1789, there were also no political parties: it wasn't until the second election that candidates identified themselves as \&quot;Federalist,\&quot; in favor of strict government control, or \&quot;Anti-Federalist.\&quot; And Republicans and Democrats weren't always so divided: Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. President, was one of the cofounders of the \&quot;Democratic - Republican\&quot; party, a Federalist spin-off advocating less government authority over state and personal rights. The two parties divided in 1828, and Democrats Andrew Jackson and VP John C. Calhoun won out.</p>

<p>Election trivia<br />
George W. Bush is cited as our 43rd President, but there have actually only been 42: Grover Cleveland is the only one to have been elected to two non-consecutive terms, in 1885 and 1893.</p>

<p>Gerald Ford is the only President to never have been elected to the Presidency, or Vice Presidency. In 1973, he replaced Spiro Agnew as VP for Richard Nixon (1969-1974) when Agnew resigned. When Nixon resigned amidst the Watergate scandal, Ford became President. He then appointed Nelson Rockefeller as his Vice President. Thus, from 1974 to 1976, neither the President nor Vice President had been elected.</p>

<p>Before Bill Clinton (1993-2001), no President had won the seat without winning over the state of Texas.</p>

<p>Nine Presidents never attended college: George Washington (1789-97), Andrew Jackson (1829-37), Martin Van Buren (1837-41), Zachary Taylor (1849-50), Millard Fillmore (1850-53), Abraham Lincoln (1861-65), Andrew Johnson (1865-69), Grover Cleveland (1885-1889; 1893-97), and Harry S. Truman (1945-53).</p>

<p>The oldest President elected was Ronald Reagan (1981-89; elected at age 69); the youngest was John F. Kennedy (1961-63; elected at age 43). But Theodore Roosevelt (1901-09) was the youngest man to become President &mdash; he was 42 when he succeeded William McKinley (1897-1901), who had been assassinated.</p>

<p>The tallest President was Abraham Lincoln at 6'4\&quot;; a foot below, at 5'4\&quot;, James Madison (1809-17) was the shortest.</p>

<p>James Buchanan (1857-61) was the only bachelor President never to marry.</p>

<p>Five presidents remarried after the death of their first wives &mdash; two of whom, John Tyler (1841-45) and Woodrow Wilson (1913-1921), remarried while in the White House. Reagan was the only divorced president (he was married to Jane Wyman from 1940-48; he remarried to First Lady Nancy in 1952).</p>

<p>Four Presidents were assassinated while in office: Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, and John F. Kennedy.</p>

<p>Eight Presidents died while in office: William Harrison (1841; of pneumonia, after having served only one month), Zachary Taylor (1849-50; of an illness), Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, Warren Harding (1921-23; of a heart attack), Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-45; of a cerebral hemorrhage), and John F. Kennedy.</p>

<p>Nine Presidents are displayed on U.S. Currency: George Washington (on the quarter), Thomas Jefferson (on the nickel), Abraham Lincoln (on the penny), Andrew Jackson (on the $20 bill), Ulysses S. Grant (on the $50 bill), William McKinley (on the $500 bill, no longer in currency since 1969), Grover Cleveland (on the $1,000 bill, no longer in currency since 1969), James Madison (on the $5,000 bill, no longer in currency since<br />
1969), and Woodrow Wilson (on the $100,000 bill, no longer in currency since 1935).</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;37&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	10/22/2004 7:48 pm <br />
To: 	deepwaterz 	 (37 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>lol, living on a diet of sugars and soda crackers... i was wondering WTF is \&quot;LLIT\&quot;?! lol. ahaheheheh. ahem, lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;38&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	10/22/2004 7:51 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (38 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>and i DID figure it out, BTW and TYVM! all by me own lonesome, so there!  :)</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;39&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	10/25/2004 12:27 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (39 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>LLIT?</p>

<p>[But one thing I do know is this, Bush is bad for our forests! Stating it Simply, his Policy concerning solutions to preventing Forest Fires?: Get rid of the Forests! That means increasing logging of old/new growth forests. Driving the Flora and Fauna on out, into populated zones, starvation, danger and extinction. Good plan there monkeyboy. What's his solution to global warming, blow up the sun? What an Idiot. This is a President who doesn't want to do things the smart way, nor allow things to be Done smartly. Heaven forbid anyone appear to be smarter than him.]</p>

<p>Vote Kerry, Kerr about America! Kerr about the World!</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;40&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	10/30/2004 2:00 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (40 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>the cur has my vote then!!  :)</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;41&quot;;&quot;<p>Omg &amp; rme, thank you! I tried hauling this stuff over last night and froze my systems. </p>

<p>Cut and paste for the webtv is kinda crude and nonspecific lol like GWB.</p>
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&quot;194&quot;;&quot;42&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	11/1/2004 3:13 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (41 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>*The vote's too close, TOO CLOSE! Half of this country is still not living up to it's own freethinking intelligent potential. We live in paranoid times, the stress is high, we need a little bit of humor here:</p>

<p>(And we can all have a good laugh at how pathetic the Republican spinmeisters have become, frantically trying to cover up the truth of Bush's dismal record by smearing Senator Kerry's service.) Some examples:</p>

<p>\&quot;Is it me or is Bush going everywhere Kerry goes? So far in the past week, President Bush has followed John Kerry to Davenport, Iowa; New Mexico; Las Vegas; Los Angeles; and he follows him to Portland, Oregon. The only place he never followed John Kerry was Vietnam.\&quot; - Jay Leno</p>

<p>\&quot;President Bush's campaign is now attacking John Kerry for throwing away some of his medals to protest the Vietnam War. Bush did not have any medals to throw away, but in his defense he did have all his service records thrown out.\&quot;<br />
- NBC's \&quot;The Tonight Show with Jay Leno\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;President Bush is not fazed by other candidates' war records. He said, I may have not fought in Vietnam, but I created one.\&quot;<br />
&mdash; Craig Kilborn</p>

<p>Last week Jay Leno, referring to the president's patchy recollection of his National Guard service in Alabama, joked: \&quot;The Pentagon is proposing to use the IRS to help track down reservists who signed up for military duty, but who they can't find anymore. They said troops must provide the military with information as to where they are at all times. President Bush said, 'That must be a new policy, huh?' \&quot;</p>

<p>Jay Leno: \&quot;They said on the news, he was confined in a wheelchair due to injuries he sustained 10 years ago while fighting in Bosnia and Chechnya. How is it we know more about this guy's military background than we do our own President?\&quot;</p>

<p>Jay Leno: \&quot;Remember Britney Spears' ex-husband, that Jason Alexander guy, the one she married for like 55 hours? Well, he's now speaking out about the annulment. He said he didn't know what he was signing because his father wasn't in the room when he signed it. Same thing Bush said when he joined the National Guard.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;President Bush stopped off at a bass pro fishing store to pick up a fishing reel, some line and some rubber worms. He's going to disappear and go fishing. So he must think he's back in the National Guard.\&quot;<br />
&mdash; Jay Leno</p>

<p>\&quot;(There's) controversy about Democratic nominee John Kerry throwing away his military medals and ribbons. Not to be outdone, today President Bush threw away his Alabama National Guard spotty attendance ribbon.\&quot;<br />
- CBS' \&quot;The Late Show with David Letterman\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;In Louisiana, President Bush met with over 15,000 National Guard troops. Here's the weird part, nobody remembers seeing him there.\&quot;<br />
-- Craig Kilborn</p>

<p>\&quot;Senator Ted Kennedy said that Iraq was President Bush's 'Vietnam.' When he heard about it, President Bush said, 'That's not true; I went to Iraq.\&quot;'<br />
- Conan O'Brien</p>

<p>\&quot;There's this huge controversy over the fact that President Bush apparently received credit for National Guard service in Alabama in '72 and '73 even though his commanding officers are saying he never reported. I think what's even more disturbing is that he received enough credits to graduate from Yale.\&quot;<br />
- Jay Leno</p>

<p>\&quot;Bush did have an explanation, he said he did go to Alabama but when he didn't find weapons of mass destruction, he went back to Texas.\&quot;<br />
&mdash; Jay Leno</p>

<p>\&quot;As John Kerry sails toward the Democratic nomination, new questions are emerging about President Bush's service in the National Guard, like where he was for six months in 1972 and why he refused to take a routine physical. President Bush has vowed to get to the bottom of this right after Election Day.\&quot;<br />
&mdash; Craig Kilborn</p>

<p>\&quot;Critics are now saying that his dad got him out of going to Vietnam. However, his dad did get him to go to Iraq.\&quot;<br />
&mdash; Jay Leno</p>

<p>\&quot;The big story now is that President Bush is coming under attack for his service in the National Guard. The White House said, 'no no,' that they have payroll records to show that he served in the National Guard. But today, the commanding officers can't remember seeing Bush between May and October of '72. President Bush said, 'Remember me? I'm the drunk guy. Remember me?'\&quot;<br />
&mdash; Jay Leno</p>

<p>\&quot;They are having a panel look into the intelligence failures in Iraq. It is a seven person panel and it will include Senator John McCain, but the findings from this panel will not be issued until after the election. President Bush says the commission can go off and report back in a year, you know, the same way it works in the Texas National Guard.\&quot;<br />
&mdash; Bill Maher</p>

<p>\&quot;President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney answered questions before the 9/11 commission ... They did not testify under oath, there was no videotape, no audiotape, not even a stenographer writing down the questions or the answers; there's no record of any kind; kind of like President Bush's National Guard service ...<br />
- \&quot;The Tonight Show with Jay Leno\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;President George Bush and his little buddy Dick Cheney ... testified together before the 9/11 commission for about three hours and 10 minutes. \&quot;Here's the condition of the testimony: No transcript, no records whatsoever, no evidence that it ever happened; it's just like President Bush and the National Guard.\&quot;<br />
- \&quot;Late Show with David Letterman\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;President Bush, you know he has the two daughters, the two Bush girls, and they're graduating from college. President Bush says he will not be attending the graduation because he does not want to create a distraction. \&quot;I believe that's the same excuse he used in the National Guard.\&quot;<br />
- \&quot;Late Show with David Letterman\&quot;</p>

<p>Letterman, who taped his show at 4 a.m. in New York City, talked about what various people might be doing at that hour: \&quot;And down in Washington, President Bush is resting comfortably at home in bed,\&quot; he said, \&quot;just like he did in the National Guard.\&quot;<br />
- CBS's \&quot;Late Show\&quot; with David Letterman</p>

<p>... okay that helped out a little, very little, daaaamn, lmao 'fraid we're screwed, folks. Simple advice, whats the best place to be during Bush's re-election aftermath?:</p>

<p>Ground Zero.<br />
Fallout causes cancers and other cellular nastiness. Instaneous Evaporation causes just that, you're a fine relaxed mist and a soul released from Bush's SesameStreetSounding Speeches.*</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;43&quot;;&quot;<p>OMG! You threw off my post numbering! *Goes into hysterics!!*</p>

<p>OH man, look what you done. Oh boy, ouch, oh so not good. OCD anyone??!</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;44&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	11/2/2004 10:19 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (42 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>cripes, all we hear about in canada is the american election... can't wait 'til it's over!! canadian papers headlined with american politics, all canadian channels showing debates and blah blah blah! bush is so going to win. between two bad apples take the one you know, eh.  :(</p>

<p>canada feels your pain.</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;45&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	11/2/2004 7:19 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (43 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>*Two bad apples? Bush and Cheney? Easy, I pick Neither! lol.</p>

<p>In other news today, People when you Vote, CHECK YOUR NUMBERS! Some of the holepunch machines are one or two slots off especially on Washington ballots and with Washington having the Blanket primary, one wrong selection can invalidate your entire selection of choices. Me and CrystalGryphon noticed this today, where she selected Kerry was supposed to be 63, instead it was 1-2 numbers off, she pointed this out, but the vote-takers mentioned this to noone else standing in the line, like uhm, shouldn't they Know what's going On? I've got a bad feeling about this...,*</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;46&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	11/3/2004 10:49 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (44 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>IF BUSH WINS IM GOING TO PUKE HER UGLY FACE AND I WILL LAUGH ABOUT HIS TINY DICK!</p>

<p>I HATE HIM!</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;47&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	11/4/2004 5:01 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (45 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>[Well, ... If ya Don't have Anything Nice ta Say, then... D-d-k-kk-k-kkkkkkktt-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-GH!<br />
Hope for the best, Humans, or Head for the hills. Your choice, but make it soon as ya can.]</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;48&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	11/6/2004 5:06 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (46 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>*Well I give up, I gave it a shot to make my opinion and the opinions of others known, but it kinda flopped on it's face. Kerry gave up at the last minute and tossed his plans for presidency into the same damn dumpster he tossed his medals into, friggin coward. Now I dunno who I hate worse. Screw it. Hope everyone's happy now. :D YOU WON! YAY!!! Let's Hear it for the Republicans! GO BUSH!!! YAAAAH!!! Aint that jus th derndangest thang? I wannapersonally thank Kerry for wasting our time acting like he gave a damn, when in fact he was probably working for Bush as a hired foil, just to makeit look like we had a chance, now to shove 97 gallons of heinz ketchup into a rocket and paint the town red, hwrahahahahaha!!!*</p>

<p>(Back to Astrology for me folks!)</p>&quot;
&quot;190&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy, Deep Thought's answer to Life The Universe and Everything was 42. I thought for sure the bat woulda helped you out there lol.
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&quot;194&quot;;&quot;49&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	11/6/2004 1:36 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (47 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>THEN... I VOTE FOR BURNING THEIR ASSES (BUSH AND KERRY)</p>

<p>MAYBE THEY ARE LOVERS!</p>

<p>ahahahahaahhah</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;50&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	11/6/2004 3:47 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (48 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>&lt;sigh&gt;  it was bound to happen. i couldn't believe that kerry gave up. i was told about it the day after the election, but from an unreliable source, so i REALLY didn't believe it. good thing he didn't get in though, eh? right? ahem, anyways... i was going to post a pic to make everybody feel better, but i'm at a libray, and, like, this computer won't read my flash drive, and so, like, i can't do it right now. but i will! i will, i swear i will, i swear it all the time... but i am flaaawed... um, k. heheheh.</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;51&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	11/7/2004 5:08 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (49 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>*At least you can admit it, we're still ticked off at how much a complete f___in waste of time it was to even vote for Our favorite recent flaw! Largest voter turn out in a decade or two, all for naught. Why friggin bother. It's almost time to plant a The End on this sad story.*</p>&quot;
&quot;152&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;I just saw the commercal for the DVD, big robots hopping around making stuff go boom, good stuff. We're getting the Wal-Mart version the animated short is a prequel to the movie probably based on the 4 issue comic book prequel or the novel or both? Also getting the PS2 game so I can keep it at my place and act like I have friends lol.
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&quot;95&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;Neither did I until GL@D sent it to me lol.
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&quot;194&quot;;&quot;52&quot;;&quot;From: 	Aqrn  I 	11/8/2004 12:52 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (50 of 85) <br />
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<img src="http://metaphorum.constantintilople.com/phorumpics/cnn-election-winner.jpg" />&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;53&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/15/2004 2:20 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (51 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>(sorry to kick the dead horse one more time, but I thought this one might be amusing to the non-Bushites, lol)</p>

<p>California's secession letter to Bush</p>
 
<p>Dear President Bush:</p>
 
<p>Congratulations on your victory over all us non-evangelicals.</p>

<p>Actually, we're a bit ticked off here in California, so we're leaving you. <br />
California will now be its own country. And we're taking all the Blue States<br />
with us.</p>

<p>In case you are not aware, that includes Hawaii, Oregon, Washington,<br />
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, all of the North East<br />
States, and the urban half of Ohio.<br />
We spoke to God, and she agrees that this split will be beneficial to<br />
almost everybody, and especially to us in the new country of California. In<br />
fact, God is so excited about it, she's going to shift the whole country at<br />
4:30 pm EST this Friday.</p>

<p>Therefore, please let everyone know they need to<br />
be back in their states by then.</p>

<p>God is going to give us the Pacific Ocean<br />
and Hollywood. In addition, we're getting San Diego. (Sorry, that's just<br />
how  it goes.) But God is letting you have the KKK and country music<br />
(except<br />
the Dixie Chicks).</p>

<p>Just so we're clear, the country of California will be pro-choice,<br />
pro-gay marriage, and anti-war.</p>

<p>Speaking of war, we're going to need all Blue<br />
States citizens back from Iraq. If you need people to fight in Falujah, just<br />
ask your evangelical voters. They have tons of kids they're willing to<br />
send to their deaths for absolutely no purpose. And they don't care if you<br />
don't show pictures of their kids' caskets coming home.</p>

<p>So, you get Texas and all the former slave states, and we get the <br />
Governator and stem cell research.<br />
(We would love you to take Britney Spears off<br />
our hands, though. She IS from the south, right?)</p>

<p>Since we get New York, you'll have to come up with your own late<br />
night TV shows because we get MTV, Letterman, the Daily Show, and Conan<br />
O'Brien.  You get... well, why don't you ask your people at Fox News to come up<br />
with something ente rtaining?</p>

<p>(Maybe you should just watch Crossfire.<br />
That's a really funny show.)</p>

<p>We wish you all the best in the next four years and we hope, really<br />
hope, you find those missing weapons of mass destruction.</p>

<p>Seriously. Soon.</p>

<p>Sincerely,<br />
California</p>&quot;
&quot;182&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>Many Shaders play Runescape as well, it's possible, though there was a movie called red eye and the possibility of an inspired duplicate name.., </p>

<p>Pkill his candyåßß to perdition jsut the same lol.</p>
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&quot;194&quot;;&quot;54&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	11/22/2004 12:58 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (52 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>*Love that pic, Aqrn. That's who I would have voted for, or Aluminus would have, lol!</p>

<p>AND ANOTHER THING! Heretofore, it's now a bannable offense to rub your Bush in my face and when I disagree with your voted-in muppet nightmare of a president, you make feeble death threats. If you're reading this you know who you are. My vote didnt count anyways, why deem my life less than any other americans simply because I used my right to vote for who I wanted to? Should be killed? Me? Riiight.</p>

<p>Maybe people can think of better ways to represent the Repubican Party than insulting their own intelligence by blatant fanaticism and backwards rural attitudes about those who think and live differently than you? Just a thought..., :) Have a great day.*</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;55&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	11/22/2004 1:25 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (53 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>lol meta. CLINTON! CLINTON! BRING BACK CLINTON!</p>

<p>ahem, just a thought... i don't much care for american politics, but he at least seemed to be fairly intelligent. for a politician. even if he did lie. ahem, lie.</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;56&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	11/22/2004 6:58 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (54 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>lol meta. NIXON! NIXON! BRING BACK NIXON!</p>

<p>lmao</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;57&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	11/23/2004 8:29 am <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (55 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>hush you, it's not funny. nixon is dead.</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;58&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	reygar  	11/23/2004 1:07 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (56 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>Damn!!! Am i ever proud to be Canadian lol. i truly feel sorry for you smart americans who got screwed into re-electing Bush. Even if the votes would've been 80% against him i'm sure he would've won anyway lol. I don't think it matters at all who you vote for, it's already set in advance like a big soap opera lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;59&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	reygar  	11/23/2004 1:15 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (57 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>YESSS!! BRING BACK CLINTON!!!!   AT LEAST HE ADMITTED HE LIED!!!! INSTEAD OF COVERING UP EVERYTHING..... LOL</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;60&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	11/23/2004 4:41 pm <br />
To: 	reygar 	 (58 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>YEAH!!! BRING BACK CLINTON!!!! CLINTON!</p>

<p>ITS A GREAT THING TO SUCK DICKS  LOL!</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;61&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/24/2004 11:23 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (59 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>Sorry About Bush<br />
Links in the story below:<br />
<a href="http://sorryeverybody.com">http://sorryeverybody.com</a>/<br />
<a href="http://www.apologiesaccepted.com/index.html">http://www.apologiesaccepted.com/index.html</a><br />
<a href="http://werenotsorry.net">http://werenotsorry.net</a>/ (verrry slow download)<br />
<a href="http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2004/11/17/">http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2004/11/17/</a><br />
notes111704.DTL&amp;nl=fix<br />
Dear World: Sorry About Bush<br />
No, seriously. Very, very sorry. How sorry? Well, let America<br />
show you ... in pictures:</p>
 
<p>By Mark Morford, SF Gate Columnist<br />
Wednesday, November 17, 2004</p>
 
<p>It's a movement. It's a phenomenon. It's a Web site. Or maybe<br />
it's far more than that. No one can really be sure.<br />
No matter what it is, it's called sorryeverybody.com and it expresses,<br />
better than any outpouring so far, a sentiment that's omnipresent and<br />
palpable and still going strong, and every single Democrat and every single<br />
Kerry supporter and every single liberal of any stripe whatsoever probably<br />
felt it like a white-hot stab in the heart the minute Kerry's concession<br />
speech hit the airwaves and it undoubtedly went something like this:</p>
 
<p>Dear world:<br />
We are so very, very sorry. For Bush. For our bitterly divided<br />
and confused nation. For what's to come. Please know that tens of millions<br />
of us did not vote for him. Please do not hate us. Not all of us, anyway.<br />
OK, maybe Utah. Do you know where Utah is? Never mind.<br />
See, not only is half of America still deeply dejected about the<br />
onslaught of Dubya Dubya II, but much of that half wants the world to know<br />
just how crestfallen we are, and just how awful we feel for inflicting Bush and his<br />
middle-finger foreign policy on them like a virus, a toxin, a nasty STD,<br />
yet again.</p>
 
<p>After all, we knew this wasn't no ordinary election. We knew how<br />
much was at stake, how this one represented a sea change in global<br />
attitudes, a dramatic upheaval and reversal of long-standing American ideas of<br />
cooperation and defense and restraint, ideas that BushCo has now mutated<br />
into a hollow, kill-'em-all faux-cowboy maverick attitude, an almost<br />
irreversible shift, mostly backward. Or downward.</p>
 
<p>But here's the genius part. Beyond e-mail, beyond blogs or radio shows or<br />
despondent letters to the editor or overly verbose progressively insulated<br />
Left Coast columnists who avoid excessive punctuation as they type because<br />
it might spill their scotch, sorryeverybody.com nails the sentiment in a<br />
way no one could have imagined: in photographs.</p>
 
<p>Or, rather, thousands of photographs. Of people. Ordinary people, grainy<br />
and crooked and funny and amateurish and honest and full of<br />
pain and raw emotion and wry humor and surprising beauty and you want that<br />
connecting thread? That thing that unifies and makes you feel less alone and<br />
that helps you locate yourself in a country gone mad and lost and<br />
regressive? You can do no better than this.</p>
 
<p>And so far the site carries nearly 5,000 photos, with an apparent<br />
backlog of over 1,000 more ready to be uploaded and new ones coming in<br />
faster than the site's diverse gaggle of stunned creators -- namely, a sly<br />
neuroscience student from USC named James and his ragtag team of webmasters<br />
and designers from across the country -- ever dreamed. And the<br />
reaction has been, to put it mildly, overwhelming: a whopping 50 million hits<br />
to the site so far, moving nearly two terabytes of information. And<br />
growing fast.</p>
 
<p>And if a picture's worth a thousand words, then sorryeverybody.com<br />
is exploding with a few million very ardent expressions indeed, all<br />
echoing the same simple but heartbreaking sentiment and all, presumably,<br />
posted in the hope that the message will be somehow reach the eyeballs of<br />
the world, the countries so very and rightfully appalled and revolted by our<br />
apparent lack of vision.</p>
 
<p>It seems to be working. Pictures are apparently flooding into the<br />
site from around the world, full of messages of \&quot;It's OK\&quot; and \&quot;Thanks for<br />
trying\&quot; and \&quot;Just don't let it happen again\&quot; and it's even spawned a European<br />
response page called apologiesaccepted.com and this is when it hits you:<br />
this little gag site, unexpectedly, wonderfully, with its beautifully simple<br />
concept, might have actually stumbled on a way to do the impossible: it<br />
might just help heal our decimated international relationships and, quite<br />
possibly, do more for world diplomacy that Bush ever could, or ever will.<br />
Is that taking things a bit far? Not really. Sure the site's cute. Sure<br />
it's a bit of a novelty. But it's also illuminating and deeply<br />
moving and 50 million hits in under two weeks is nothing short of<br />
staggering, and hence the creators are receiving reams of hate mail from the<br />
BushCo Right of sufficient vehemence and vitriol that it's even spawned a<br />
creepy 'n' crude \&quot;We're Not Sorry\&quot; countersite, with its handful of<br />
disturbing pics of rabid right-wingers displaying their, uh,<br />
raging pro-Bush myopia. So you know James and Co. are onto something.<br />
After all, sorryeverybody.com has broken the cardinal rule of<br />
Bush's bitter neocon agenda: no matter what the atrocity, no matter the how<br />
grossly botched the war or how insidious the WMD lie or how debilitating<br />
the world-record deficit or how brutal the attack on the environment,<br />
if there's one thing the GOP simply does not do, it's apologize.</p>
 
<p>But this is what makes sorryeverybody.com so incredibly effective.<br />
It does what no column and no punditry and no news analysis and no<br />
Democratic weeping can possibly do, what the Kerry campaign failed to do,<br />
what no amount of verbal raging into the Void can manage: it puts a human<br />
face on the sadness.</p>
 
<p>A very real face, families and children, teenagers and the<br />
elderly, young couples and homosexuals and many, many<br />
disaffected liberal loners who are stuck like sad beacons<br />
way out in the middle of the red states and who<br />
desperately want the world to know they exist, that they're<br />
Americans, too, that they did their best to get the Smirking One out.<br />
What's more, the pics, generally speaking, aren't raunchy. They<br />
aren't gross or hateful or puerile or full of screaming middle fingers<br />
or manly gun collections or people holding large kitchen knives or butane<br />
lighters up to Bush dolls in effigy.</p>
 
<p>They're just snapshots, candid and intimate and expressive and unretouched<br />
and often rather beautiful, taken in the living rooms and<br />
backyards and bedrooms and small towns of the country.<br />
It's just people. It's just America. \&quot;Real\&quot; America. An enormous<br />
and enormously saddened half of this amazing country that's trying to<br />
reach out to the rest of the world and get the word out and mend its broken<br />
heart like at no other time in our generation's history. It's an<br />
expression of regret for what's been lost, for what we once were, for what we<br />
had hoped to become again but that has now been, well, at best delayed, at<br />
worst bludgeoned into a blind stupor.</p>
 
<p>The site proves that countless Americans still not only care<br />
enough to apologize for our country's massive errors of judgment, for our<br />
blind mistakes, but also are concerned about the effect those mistakes<br />
will have on others. As such, these pictures are perhaps the finest and<br />
most honest expressions of love for one's country you can find. And if that's not<br />
patriotic, nothing is.</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;62&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	6/6/2005 8:39 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (60 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>It's a nice day for a.. Bushribbing, Yeaaahh It's a Nice day to... Start agaaainnn, yeah.</p>

<p>THE WORLD ACCORDING TO BUSH<br />
Sunday October 17, 2004 at 10pm ET/PT  (2 hours)<br />
repeating Sunday July 3, 2005 at 10pm ET/PT</p>

<p>The World According to Bush, a two-hour documentary about the inner-workings of the Bush administration, will alarm even the most hardened Washington-watchers. Fans and critics of the acclaimed Fahrenheit 9/11 will want to see this thoughtful and damning investigation of the U.S. administration.</p>

<p>Who are the Bushes? Apparently, they're the \&quot;quiet dynasty\&quot; of modern America-but in reality, their \&quot;dynasty\&quot; is one of inconceivable family secrets, painstakingly concealed. The current president's grandfather, Prescott Bush, made his fortune by managing Nazi companies after Hitler seized power. In 1942, his companies were confiscated for collaboration with the enemy. George Bush Sr., president from 1988 to 1992, armed and financed Saddam Hussein. He approved the shipping of germ warfare strains to Iraq, enabling the country to launch a chemical attack against Iranian troops and the Kurdish population.</p>

<p>The World According to Bush aims to show how the Bushes, father and son, have not only dined with the devil, but have often invited themselves to his table. The bin Ladens and the Bushes have been longtime business partners, and the family of the future terrorist chief indirectly financed George W. Bush's political career. This unnatural alliance has continued since the Sept. 11 attacks: Bush Sr. is a top official in one of the biggest private investment funds in the USA, Carlyle, a group that has invested heavily in the arms industry. The Bradley tanks and the missiles used in the latest war against Iraq are made by firms controlled by Carlyle&hellip;and the bin Ladens. For the latter are Bush's associates within this investment fund.</p>

<p>Much of The World According to Bush takes the form of one-on-one interviews and includes Bush's speech writer David Frum; former weapons inspectors Hans Blix and David Kay; presidential adviser Richard Perle; Secretary of State Colin Powell; former CIA director James Woolsey; and former UN secretary-general Javier Perez de Cuellar.</p>

<p>The World According to Bush is directed by award-winning French director William Karel (Dark Side of the Moon), and produced by Agn&egrave;s Vicariot Jean-Fran&ccedil;ois Lepetit. It is a Flach Film Production in association with France 2.</p>

<p>Don't bother looking for it, this notice was noticed Days too late to be of any viewing. Besides who needs a reminder of how much more messed up the world is getting,</p>

<p>Sure we're getting apathetic.</p>

<p>What else is there to do?</p>&quot;
&quot;164&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;Lmao yes I guess it is, I didn't quite know what that was, poor resolution on this end. Talk about a whoops blush moment.
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&quot;194&quot;;&quot;63&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	8/21/2005 6:06 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (61 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message<br />
Subject: Funny!!!</p>

<p>George \&quot;Dubya\&quot; Bush was out jogging one morning along the parkway when he tripped, fell over the bridge railing and landed in the creek below. Before the Secret Service guys could get to him, three kids, who were fishing, pulled him out of the water. He was so grateful he offered the kids whatever they wanted.</p>

<p>The first kid said, \&quot;I sure would like to go to Disneyland.\&quot; George said, \&quot;No problem. I'll take you there on Air Force One.\&quot;</p>

<p>The second kid said, \&quot;I really need a new pair of Nike Air Jordan's.\&quot; George said, \&quot;I'll get them for you and even have Michael sign them!\&quot;</p>

<p>The third kid said, \&quot;I want a motorized wheelchair with a built-in TV and stereo headset!!\&quot; George Bush is a little perplexed by this and says, \&quot;But you don't look like you are handicapped.\&quot;</p>

<p>The kid says, \&quot;I will be after my dad finds out I saved your ass from drowning!\&quot;</p>

<p>LOL!!!!</p>

<p>I'd have thrown it back, it looked too small and sickly to keep, lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;64&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	2/17/2006 8:31 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (62 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>Coupla winners here!</p>

<p>(Music. Beep.)</p>

<p>Secretary: - Mr. President, Condoleeza Rice is here to see you.<br />
George B. : - Good, send her in.<br />
Secretary: - Yessir.</p>

<p>(Hangs up. Condi enters.)</p>

<p>Condoleeza: - Good morning, Mr. President.<br />
George B. : - Oh Condoleeza, nice to see you. What's happening?<br />
Condoleeza : - Well, Mr. President, I have the report here about the new leader in China.<br />
George B. : - Great, Condi. Lay it on me.<br />
Condoleeza : - Mr. President, Hu is the new leader of China.<br />
George B. : - Well, that's what I want to know.<br />
Condoleeza : - But that's what I'm telling you, Mr. President.<br />
George B. : - Well, that's what I'm asking you, Condie. Who is the new leader of China?<br />
Condoleeza : - Yes.<br />
George B. : - I mean the fellow's name.<br />
Condoleeza : - Hu.<br />
George B. : - The guy in China.<br />
Condoleeza : - Hu.<br />
George B. : - The new leader of China.<br />
Condoleeza : - Hu.<br />
George B. : - The Chinaman!<br />
Condoleeza : - Hu is leading China, Mr. President.<br />
George B. : - Whaddya' asking me for?<br />
Condoleeza : - I'm telling you Hu is leading China.<br />
George B. : - Well, I'm asking you, Condie. Who is leading China?<br />
Condoleeza : - That's the man's name.<br />
George B. : - That's who's name?<br />
Condoleeza : - Yes.</p>

<p>(Pause.)</p>

<p>George B. : - Will you or will you not tell me the name of the new leader of China?<br />
Condoleeza : - Yes, sir.<br />
George B. : - Yassir? Yassir Arafat is in China? I thought he was in the Middle East.<br />
Condoleeza : - That's correct.<br />
George B. : - Then who is in China?<br />
Condoleeza : - Yes, sir.<br />
George B. : - Yassir is in China?<br />
Condoleeza : - No, sir.<br />
George B. : - Then who is?<br />
Condoleeza : - Yes, sir.<br />
George B. : - Yassir?<br />
Condoleeza : - No, sir.</p>

<p>(Pause. Crumples paper)</p>

<p>George B. : - Condi, you're starting to piss me off now, and it's not 'cause you're black neither. I need to know the name of the new leader of China. So why don't you get me the Secretary General of the United Nations on the phone.<br />
Condoleeza : - Kofi Annan?<br />
George B. : - No, thanks. And Condi, call me George. Stop with that ebonics crap.<br />
Condoleeza : - You want Kofi?<br />
George B. : - No.<br />
Condoleeza : - You don't want Kofi.<br />
George B. : - No. But now that you mention it, I could use a glass of milk. And then get me the U.N.<br />
Condoleeza : - Yes, sir.<br />
George B. : - Not Yassir! The guy at the United Nations.<br />
Condoleeza : - Kofi?<br />
George B. : - Milk! Will you please make that call?<br />
Condoleeza : - And call who?<br />
George B. : - Well, who is the guy at the U.N?<br />
Condoleeza : - No, Hu is the guy in China.<br />
George B. : - Will you stay out of China?!<br />
Condoleeza : - Yes, sir.<br />
George B. : - And stay out of the Middle East! Just get me the guy at the U.N.<br />
Condoleeza : - Kofi.<br />
George B. : - All right! With cream and two sugars. Now get on the phone.</p>

<p>(Condi picks up the phone.)</p>

<p>Condoleeza : - Hello. Rice, here.<br />
George B. : - Rice? Good idea. And get a couple of egg rolls, too, Condi. Maybe we should send some to the guy in China. And the Middle East. Can you get chinese food in the Middle East? I don't know.</p>

<p>(Door slam. Music.)</p>

<p><a href="http://www.saoma.com/temp/bush/">http://www.saoma.com/temp/bush/</a></p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;65&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	2/20/2006 5:05 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (63 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>Lemme tell ya little story bout a man named Cheney a four eyed near sighted gun toting meanie, then one day out while hunting for a quail he shot his lawyer friend and made his heart fail, that's lawyer shooting, approval rating improving, now the next thing ya know Cheneys off scot free, and his buddy's just as bad as worse as can be, the media's probably been told to shush til they get a another lame made up excuse from Bush, State of the Victim, Cant convict him, So Cheney's lying low and Bush is ducking questions, and the shot up lawyer friends on respirations, meanwhile the rest of the world sigh and yawns and wonders WHAT THE ž&fnof;&ccedil;&dagger; America is on!?!</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;66&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/22/2006 6:10 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (64 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>Live Vote: Does it matter where the company is based? - U.S. Security - MSNBC.com<br />
Address: <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11474053/">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11474053/</a> {This has got to be yet more greedy naive stupidity, the kind that allowed the only air traffic leaving America after 9/11 to be the Bin Laden Family's plane safely home. Good news is, I Think America's starting to Wake Up! Welcome back to sanity, took ya all long enough.}</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;67&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_Agrajag_  	2/24/2006 10:27 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (65 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>Yikes!</p>

<p>The results of that vote are staggering!</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;68&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/25/2006 7:35 pm <br />
To: 	_Agrajag_ 	 (66 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>*I'm afraid to look, either the votes are fudged again or we once again see stupid people.*</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;69&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	3/1/2006 4:05 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (67 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>Erm, I feel that caution should be used. A lot of people want nothing but bad for the states, and personally, I think that the U.S. needs to walk reeeeaaal quiet for a while. And not provide opportunities for serious damage. Ports need security, and since money is a terribly persuasive thing (bribes and whatnot), I think that the states should not offer chance to ANY population to infiltrate.</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;70&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	3/1/2006 4:32 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (68 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>*This is a president who seems to want to do every wrong and stupid thing he can just short of being real obvious and impeachable. His approval rating's now a 35% low, don't think even Nixon got that low, and 58% of his very own republican fanclub is no longer with him.*</p>

<p>{Btw there's a group on another website actually claimed they were proud to have voted for him, being christian and republican and I got a message for them, very inflammatory.}</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;71&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	3/3/2006 4:31 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (69 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>Will you be sharing that with us??</p>&quot;
&quot;132&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;Hmmm, Chatzy has about 9 colors, no fonts except for Italics, Underline and Bold. If only it would LOAD! I made one a week ago and couldn't enter it.
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&quot;194&quot;;&quot;72&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	3/3/2006 4:40 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (70 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>*The message for them? Sure, in case they ever drop in to lurk here? Send me some emmisaries, some missionaries. I'm all for a good soulsmacking brainstomping eyeopening debate.*</p>

<p>{I wanna see if their opinions are their own and if so why they're insulting their own intelligence.}</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;73&quot;;&quot;From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	3/25/2007 10:22 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (71 of 85) <br />
 	<br />
<a href="http://img253.imageshack.us/my.php?image=georgesaysan6.jpg"><img src="http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/7462/georgesaysan6.th.jpg" border="0" alt="Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.us" /></a>  <br />
<br />
*Now, where are those Republicans at? The NeoConservatives? The Upper Class? There's a new less than 30% approval rating so it's come time to flush them out and find out why they're not improving like the rest of us. What's holding them back. Why do they stubbornly persist in thinking of Bush as a Hero? That everything Bush does and says is in our best interests? That he honestly believes he's fighting terrorism itself solely by punchingbagging Iraq around. Why do they think a Republican can try to enforce Democracy on the rest of the world as he sees fit? Why is there still 30%? THose numbers just have to be made up, so I'm checking this, to see if these people realy exist or if they're all computer programs. Stand and be seen.*&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;74&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/26/2007 3:34 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (72 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>[I don't think they're gonna show up, being the cryptozoologist type I be, I knows that any rare species is extremely hard to get a sighting of.]</p>

<p>]I might be passing this on to a Liberal Radio Broadcaster, I'm sure it'll give him a chuckle and maybe give him some more ammo or show material.[</p>

<p>[Man.. reading back through all this, we've been at this for awhile! Bloodgeon &amp; Stargoyle are FiReBrAnDs! Did george bush beat them up in Elementary School or what, lol. Just kidding! Carry on.]</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;75&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	3/29/2007 6:03 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (73 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>Hillary Clinton rocks!!!!</p>

<p>Christina Iguana rocks!!!!</p>

<p>Pamela Anderson rocks!!!!</p>

<p>Michael Jackson rocks!!! (OMG! What did I say????)</p>&quot;
&quot;180&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;And we deeply sincerely thank you for this. :D There should be a statue made of you!
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&quot;194&quot;;&quot;76&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	3/29/2007 10:38 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (74 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>*Something about Micheal Jackson's rocks.</p>

<p>Waterloot, Honk, where ya been all your life dude?</p>

<p>And where the heck did you get the name Henry Durga?*</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;77&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	3/30/2007 8:25 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (75 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>Stargoylo:</p>

<p>I was making some porn-films, stealing cars and killing chavistas lol.</p>

<p>The name Henry Durga came from India...</p>

<p>Im totally incoherent! lol (I got a flu right now)</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;78&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	3/30/2007 10:45 am <br />
To: 	HenryDurga 	 (76 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>*You got your flu from sneezing Gnomes.*</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;79&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	3/30/2007 2:08 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (77 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>LOL STAR...</p>

<p>I CANNOT TELL WHY IM HAVING THIS F....ING FLU....AND ITS NOT ABOUT GNOMES!!! lol</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;80&quot;;&quot;From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	3/30/2007 7:37 pm <br />
To: 	HenryDurga 	 (78 of 85) <br />
 	<br />
<a href="http://img156.imageshack.us/my.php?image=georgesayssk7.jpg"><img src="http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/273/georgesayssk7.th.jpg" border="0" alt="Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.us" /></a>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;81&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	3/31/2007 7:37 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (79 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>&iexcl;VETO, VETO, VETO, VETO, VETO!!!!</p>

<p>Yes! Put a veto on him!</p>

<p>lol</p>

<p>(Many mocos make me stupid)</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;82&quot;;&quot;From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	3/31/2007 10:34 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (80 of 85) <br />
 	<br />
<img alt="" src="http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/7953/sealmt6.gif" /><br />
<br />
"Ah ifn ah uh well see uh some bills ah don't like Ahmuh veto dem. And ah don't wantsa see no pork barrels on muh desk neithuh."&quot;
&quot;192&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;Ah ok, thought it was my slippery fingers lol.
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&quot;194&quot;;&quot;83&quot;;&quot;From: 	HenryDurga  	3/31/2007 2:16 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (81 of 85) <br />
 	<br />
VETO! VETO!<br />
<br />
<img alt="" src="http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9G_Rq8tpQ5GEhUAZU2jzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNWN0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=11rvjhagj/EXP=1175451309/**http%3A//www.kaagaard.dk/images/bush8.jpg" /><br />
<br />
OH MY GOSH!!!!!&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;84&quot;;&quot;From: 	HenryDurga  	3/31/2007 2:25 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (82 of 85) <br />
 	<br />
SWEET TALKING SUGAR COATED CANDYMAN....<br />
<br />
<img alt="" height="557" src="http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9G_RtnBpg5G7DwBNBujzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNWN0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=12elfh00d/EXP=1175451713/**http%3A//www.internetweekly.org/images/bush_gay_ranchero.jpg" width="350" /><br />
<br />
LMAO!!!!<br />
<br />
POOR BUSHY!<br />
<br />
(IS IT THE FLU MAKING ME IDIOT??? AM I ANNOYING??? OK OK... I NEED SOME REST)&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;85&quot;;&quot;From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	3/31/2007 9:42 pm <br />
To: 	HenryDurga 	 (83 of 85) <br />
 	<br />
<img alt="" src="http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/4051/rummysaysnm3.jpg" />&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;86&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Apr-1 7:16 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (84 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>OIL! OIL! OIL!</p>

<p>lol</p>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;87&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	Aug-28 12:24 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (85 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>{Just a few quick swipes is all this'll take, weak prey this week after all.}</p>

<p>*Okay now Speedy Alberto Gonzales is yet another rat leaving the sinking ship, is ther something they now that they're not telling us? Without a doubt, but what? Colon, Ashcroft, Gonzales, lets see am I forgetting anyone? Good!*</p>

<p>*NoorywhateverMalaki yells to the Democrats to stay out of their affairs? THat Iraq is not one of our American villages? Hey Ignooryramus, the Republicans are over here&gt;&gt;&gt; See all the guys with the blood for oil smiles on their moneymunchers? There ya go. And quit being a puppet and get to work on your damnedable country.*</p>

<p>*Warner, senator, repubicon stray hair. On one hand he says it's not congress's job to dictate the president a withdrawal timetable, and on the other hand he is all for one being done. DOes the right wing hand know what the right hand is saying? What a messy sloppy handjob of a repubicon we have here. Hey sit, down in front, shut up. THanks.*</p>

<p>*A supreme court justice these days has to stand up sometime and declare that the whole goverment system is a damn circus lately and he honks his clown nose to call order to the court. Has distrust and cynicism of the powers that be way too powerful ever been at such a whitehot high? Confidence in our leadership been at such a swillsteepd low?*</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	12/22/2003 12:19 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 103) </p>
 	
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	12/22/2003 12:46 pm <br />
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(I am passing on the last November issue because the December issue has not been generated yet.<br />
Season's Greetings, Bobbie Short)<br />
This is not Spam. November, 2003 #104<br />
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I will pass on bits of information from my trip to Central Asia, China, Mongolia and Tibet last summer; and add to each newsletter as room permits. All information obtained will be in a forth coming book. Chinese physicists at Fudan University in Shanghai and the Shanghai branch of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have examined pinkish-red hairs alleged to be from a Chinese wildman or yeren, (names by which they are typically known, but not by any means a complete list of terms used by the Chinese; the dialects are many) The hairs appear to suggest that some of China's wildman hairs purportedly obtained from reliable sources, came from a higher primate not yet known to Asian zoology. I learned that the magnificently dedicated work of Chinese scientists determined that the ratio of iron to zinc in those hairs was fifty times that found in human hair and seven times that in the hair of recognized primates and I thought you might find that interesting. I am not deterred by seemingly lack of interest by North American Scientists in facts like this presented from foreign scientists. I am speaking now of the larger wildman, the taller yeti-like creature, not the smaller one that my professional Chinese colleagues considers nothing more than a brand new species of stump-tailed monkey; another unknown primate project they are taking a hard look at through government funded research. I will add other terminology translated for me for Chinese names for unknown primates in future newsletters, for now, here is another term for you collectors: Bitchun: A Chinese term, used along the Inner Mongolian/China border translates \&quot;man animal.\&quot; The creature was described as large bipedal, covered in hair with the exception of the palms of its hands and soles of its feet. Similar terms see: Samdja (I will add that the Asian trek was the most productive trip thus far. Mysteries are numerous, - -much is yet to be discovered in the \&quot;Shennongjia Valley region\&quot; with other spectacular and unusual fauna, and mystery primates. Stay tuned. Bobbie Short, Bigfoot Encounters 2003<br />
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\&quot;Beast or Bunk: Researchers chase mysterious creature\&quot; <a href="http://www.kfor.com/Global/story.asp?S=1518622">http://www.kfor.com/Global/story.asp?S=1518622</a><br />
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Former BFRO curator Thom Powell sends along this ordering information regarding his new November released Bigfoot book, \&quot;The Locals.\&quot; Highly recommended reading by Bigfoot Encounters and others: Signed copies can be had by sending $22.50 and how the inscription should read to: Thom Powell 20730 Bakers Ferry Rd.<br />
Oregon City, OR 97045<br />
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Moscow: \&quot;Hunting the Yeti\&quot; by Anna Rudnitskaya<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/moscow.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/moscow.htm</a><br />
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Dr. Michael Trachtengerts, in Moscow sent this along his review on G. Panchenko's new book (in Russian) at <a href="http://alamas.ru/eng/news/Panchenko_e.htm">http://alamas.ru/eng/news/Panchenko_e.htm</a><br />
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NATION in Brief: Insight on the News, DC... In conjunction with his own investigations, the professor turned the collection over to a Texas fingerprint/ footprint expert, Jimmy Chilcutt of the Conroe <a href="http://www.insightmag.com/news/552465.html">http://www.insightmag.com/news/552465.html</a><br />
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New Book coming December 15, 2003: TIMELESS VOYAGER PRESS, Press Release: Bigfoot just got a whole lot bigger! Watch for our newest BOOK: \&quot;THE BIGFOOT FILES, Peter Guttilla,\&quot; 304<br />
pages of case studies, firsthand reports, and previously unpublished articles. Because of growing interest in the subject of Bigfoot, author, Peter Guttilla, CONTACT WITH BEINGS OF LIGHT, has assembled the most complete information guide on the oldest living hominid available today. This incredible book also contains 16 restored and enhanced photographs plus 24 brand new artistic renderings by graphic artist, Lucy West. Retail: $21.95. Publication street date: December 12, 2003. PO Box 6678 -Santa Barbara, CA 93160 USA<br />
Phone: 800-576-8463   Fax: 805-683-4456<br />
Email: <a href="mailto:bsh@timelessvoyager.com">bsh@timelessvoyager.com</a><br />
Website: <a href="http://www.timelessvoyager.com">http://www.timelessvoyager.com</a><br />
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Also recommended reading re: the Alaskan Sasquatch: Rob Alley's \&quot;Raincoast Sasquatch\&quot; can be ordered from <a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com">www.hancockhouse.com</a><br />
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Ballesteros, Illocos Del Norte Phillipines 1961- I grew up in a small village called Ballesteros in the province of Illocos del Norte in the NW corner of the island of Luzon in the Philippines; Immigrated to the US in 1974. When I was a child, there were often traveling carnivals that would come through our town. One carnival advertised 'a cannibal' that we could go into a tent to see. When I went in I saw a huge (6') muscular, stocky &amp; hairy creature that was held in a cage. It had an ape-like face and was rattling the cage. They were feeding it raw meat. The man who had the creature said it came from Sarawak on Borneo. We were just a lot of kids from the village who went to see the Carnival. Esteban (Steve) L. Yanit<br />
Report filed with Bobbie Short, Sunday, November 9, 2003 at 14:10:55<br />
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Forensic Expert Says Bigfoot Is Real<br />
Stefan Lovgren, for National Geographic News October 23, 2003 It's been the subject of campfire stories for decades. A camera- elusive, grooming-challenged, bipedal ape-man that roams the mountain regions of North America. Some call it Sasquatch. Others know it as Bigfoot.<br />
Thousands of people claim to have seen the hairy hominoid, but the evidence of its existence is fuzzy. There are few clear photographs of the oversized beast. No bones have ever been found. Countless pranksters have admitted to faking footprints.<br />
Yet a small but vociferous number of scientists remain undeterred. Risking ridicule from other academics, they propose that there's enough forensic evidence to warrant something that has never been done: a comprehensive, scientific study to determine if the legendary primate actually exists.<br />
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About.com \&quot;When Bigfoot Attacks\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://paranormal.about.com/cs/bigfootsasquatch/a/aa033103.htm">http://paranormal.about.com/cs/bigfootsasquatch/a/aa033103.htm</a><br />
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Indonesia rainforest holds hundreds of mysterious stone carvings <a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/southeastasia/view/53684/1/.ht">http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/southeastasia/view/53684/1/.ht</a> ml<br />
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The Bennington Report<br />
<a href="http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=1499779&amp;nav=4QcRIlfZ">http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=1499779&amp;nav=4QcRIlfZ</a><br />
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Bigfoot Riddle Solved?<br />
<a href="http://www.thespoof.com/news/spoof.cfm?headline=s5i991">http://www.thespoof.com/news/spoof.cfm?headline=s5i991</a> Man in a chimp suit or giant hairy monkey thing? Or is this you after a night out? For a couple of years now big smelly apes have been seen wandering around in the most unlikely places, like Stoke. And in California where they are most often seen, they are called Bigfoot. For some time the infamous Bigfoot or Sasquatch has been dismissed by the scientific community as a big fat lie, but now there could be conclusive proof of the giant chimp's existence. Professor McBwaah of the University of California said, \&quot;No-one could convince me of a hairy monkey walking in the woods. Its all just tosh and poppycock. Who'd believe that?\&quot; The prof waffled on for a bit whilst we were playing noughts &amp; crosses on our notepads. He concluded that Bigfoot could be explained by drunk people seeing big hairy Americans or liars trying to make a fast buck. \&quot;Anyone who sees such a creature is obviously lying\&quot; he said. But ardent Bigfoot hunter Terry Jackamole said, \&quot;Professor McBwaah is a tosser.\&quot; However, almost conclusive proof of the hairy beasties could lie in the revelation that 70's TV series 'Harry and the Hendersons actually used a real Bigfoot called Clive during filming. Clive has retired into hiding to live off his riches, but scientists are now watching episodes to determine the truth. Further to this, comedy actor Robin Williams has been captured by the American Military, believing that he may be an alien, like he was in 'Mork and Mindy'. [LOL!]<br />
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Anthony Davis reports on the recent Bigfoot conference in Texas. <a href="http://www.texarkanagazette.com/articles/2003/10/20/news/news01.txt">http://www.texarkanagazette.com/articles/2003/10/20/news/news01.txt</a><br />
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Off topic: Oct 28 2003<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/spkf">http://tinyurl.com/spkf</a><br />
Meet the relatives: When you stare into a gorilla's eyes, the gap between ape and human vanishes. Graham Boynton has life-changing encounters in the jungles of Rwanda and Uganda Filed: 25/10/2003<br />
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Fossil hints at primate origins<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/asia_fossils.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/asia_fossils.htm</a><br />
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New Lead in Peking Man Skulls' Mystery<br />
<a href="http://www.china.org.cn/english/2003/Nov/78935.htm">http://www.china.org.cn/english/2003/Nov/78935.htm</a><br />
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Climbing on the jewel of the Himalaya<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/swk4">http://tinyurl.com/swk4</a><br />
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A newsletter subscriber writes: \&quot;What are Mawas and where are they?\&quot;<br />
Pulled from Bobbie Short's database is the following entry: Malaysia: Mawas, Mawuz, Mahwas (Indigenous cultural spelling variations apply)<br />
At roughly 6 to 8 feet tall, these hairy bipedal hominids are described much the same as Philippine kapre, the waray-waray of Eastern Samar and perhaps the Indonesian island gugu. It is not the same creature as the orang pendek (sedapa) of Sumatra or the smaller Malaysian Batutut.<br />
See Batutut, umang.<br />
Mawas have been sighted for many years throughout the Malays. On January 13, 1995 the Malaysian newspaper Deseret News reported: \&quot;Kuala Lumpur -- As the hunt for a massive hairy creature called 'Bigfoot' entered its sixth day Thursday, Malaysian trekkers stumbled upon fresh footprints indicating they were close to its hide-out, investigators said. Army and police units, wildlife experts and jungle tribes joined the search dubbed 'Operasi Kaki Besar' in Malay, or 'Operation Bigfoot'. They combed several thousand square miles of dense jungle surrounding Tanjung Piai in Johore, the southernmost state of the Malaysian peninsula, where reports of sightings were first received. Tension mounted when superstitious villagers and jungle tribes feared that the fresh 'footprints' could belong to another 'Bigfoot', despite government efforts to assure them that there was only one 'Bigfoot', not two. Tribesmen burned twigs and dried leaves, banged tin cans and gongs, performed ritual dances and kept a 24-hour vigil with spears in an attempt to drive away the creature, which they said had been sent to Malaysia by evil forests. The eight-foot-tall creature's fresh footprints found in dense undergrowth, measure about 18 inches long and display only four toes, investigators said.\&quot;<br />
The latest news item released came the 2nd of January 2000 when villagers of Kampung Chennah, in the Malay Peninsula claimed a sighting of the elusive mawas. Described as a \&quot;big ape-like animal,<br />
local villager Liong Chong Shen, who said he saw a couple of mawas while working in his rubber and durian orchard. Kampung Chennah is a small and remote town of about 30 village households. Liong, 50, claimed that the incident occurred about noon when he was working in the orchard. \&quot;Wild boars had been attacking my durian saplings in the orchard, located about 11 km from Kampung Chennah. I went there to chase them away,\&quot; he said yesterday. Liong said he was busy with the durian saplings when he suddenly sensed a strong animal scent. \&quot;I then heard a grunt near the young rubber trees. \&quot; My heart<br />
started pounding fast when I saw two mawas standing near the rubber trees as I feared they would attack me,\&quot; he said. \&quot;I was about 10m away from the two mawas and I had a clear view of them,\&quot; he added.<br />
Liong described one of the creatures as being about 1.83m tall (6 feet) with long, black shiny hair all over its body, including the face. The other was shorter, about 1.52m tall (roughly 5 feet tall) with long and brownish hair all over its body. He said the two just stared at him and later walked away into the jungle. Durian is a delicious but wretched smelling fruit indigenous to tropical weather regions.<br />
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Sabine County, Texas -- Near Hemphill in the Sabine National Forest November. 1975, 7:00 a.m.<br />
Closest water area is Toledo Bend Reservoir, closest road: Hwy 87 \&quot;I was squirrel hunting near Toledo Bend Reservoir and took a separate route away from my two hunting partners. I heard a loud snap, like that of a tree limb breaking in two, on the other side of a small hill. I went to investigate. As I walked up the hill, I heard a person or a large animal running. When I reached the top, I was overlooking a wide depression, like a large gully or creek, but it was not draining water at the time. I saw a small tree, or rather a large sapling, in the center, which was broken almost completely in half about 5 feet from the ground. The diameter of the trunk was about 1-1/2 inches thick and would have been about 12 feet tall. At first, I thought it might have been a bear, until I saw the tracks. I could see three large footprints, about 14 inches long and about 5 inches wide. I could also make out at least four large toes at the op of each print. As I was only 17 years old and carrying a .22 rifle, I ran back in the direction from where I had entered. Except for my hunting buddies, I have told no one about this. I am 45 years old now. It is a forested area near the lake with few trees and wild grass. Gully was moist with less grass and only a few small trees. Its center was mostly dark soil.<br />
I did not see the creature... thank God.\&quot; Steve Quinn and his hunting partners: Leroy Ellerbee, Steve Greenville<br />
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&quot;16&quot;;&quot;73&quot;;&quot;Sigh yes probably, but at least that's someone else's patheticness and not mine, serenades are sometimse so lame lol.
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	1/5/2004 3:12 am <br />
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<p>This is not Spam. January 4, 2004 #105<br />
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Sorry this newsletter is outdated and with some old news., no newsletter was generated over the holidays.<br />
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Your immediate attention:<br />
Daniel Perez of the Center for Bigfoot Studies in Norwalk, CA is attempting to put together a \&quot;Top 25 Bigfooters List\&quot; --- Past (deceased) and Present (living contributors). He has asked everyone to e-mail him and tell him who you think is deserving of mention. Please E-mail him at <a href="mailto:perez@worldnet.att.net">perez@worldnet.att.net</a><br />
[Vote for meee, vote for meee, I can promise you the best grade of brownie points I can offer, lol.]<br />
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Again, to answer those who wish to read the back issues of this newsletter,<br />
I did at one time save them and have them uploaded on my Bigfoot Encounters<br />
website. In the interest of a 1500 page limit set by the search engine on my website, I took down the newsletters and filed the important documents offline in the database. If you are looking for something specific, I should be able to locate it by date or keyword searches in the files. But no full newsletter back issues are available. I will happily search the database for you however&hellip;.. Bobbie Short<br />
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The older 1978 version of \&quot;Sasquatch: The Legend of Bigfoot\&quot; was re-released on home video many years ago, but is now out of print. A company called bijouflix.com offers it on videotape, DVD, or as a computer download. For more information, visit their Web site or write to Bijouflix Releasing, 200 Walter Ave. 2nd Floor N., Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 [Another one I should plan to add to me Sasquatch video library, BTW, in case you didnt catch it? \&quot;Legend of Boggy Creek was on Cable just yesterday. I didnt bother with it because already have it on video and I was'nt focussed. But then neither are the cameras or sound on that vid. It takes a dedicated watcher to muddle through that movie, but probably worth it.]<br />
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The Bennington Banner lists `bigfoot&acute; as #3 story under the article \&quot;Banner Year:\&quot;     <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ysh2w">http://tinyurl.com/ysh2w</a><br />
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Bridgeville, California town up for sale again, 30 miles from Willow Creek.<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/23fby">http://tinyurl.com/23fby</a><br />
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Bobbie Short will be speaking on \&quot;strange fauna and traces of mystery primates in China, Mongolia &amp; Tibet,\&quot; with presentation of an hour long slide show to include tracks found in the Pacific Rim Countries of Kalimantan, Borneo, Eastern Samar and Malaysia at the three day 5th European Symposium of Cryptozoology May 29 to 31, 2004 in Belgium. The Symposium theme is \&quot;Hominology.\&quot;<br />
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Dr. Michael Trachtengerts\&quot; <a href="mailto:trachtengerts@mtu-net.ru">trachtengerts@mtu-net.ru</a> in Moscow Sent along this article for your perusal: \&quot;The Himalayan snapshot by Shipton and Ward &ndash; new analysis of the footprint\&quot; is uploaded on <a href="http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Shipton_e.htm">http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Shipton_e.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;My Bigfoot Story\&quot; by Dave Tackett, Utah BF Investigations - <a href="mailto:858dt@fisheadtackle.com">858dt@fisheadtackle.com</a><br />
<a href="http://fishhead.homestead.com/Bigfootstory.html">http://fishhead.homestead.com/Bigfootstory.html</a><br />
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Kimba D'Michi recommends a book by Mary Green, \&quot;Big Foot At My Door\&quot; [Mary is also the Authoress of another book highly recommended in Cryptozoology and here on the 'Phorum! \&quot;50 Years with Bigfoot!\&quot;!]<br />
<a href="http://www.tnbigfootlady.com/TBL/pglist.html">http://www.tnbigfootlady.com/TBL/pglist.html</a><br />
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M.K. Davis Gigantopithecus comparison<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/ypmww">http://tinyurl.com/ypmww</a><br />
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Another website with `hoax&acute; photos: <a href="http://www.geocities.com/tomkinson99/hoaxes/hoaxes.html">http://www.geocities.com/tomkinson99/hoaxes/hoaxes.html</a><br />
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Allen Best/Special to the Daily&mdash;16/Nov/03 DURANGO - Are the gentle folks in Silverton playing tricks on tourists again? That was the suspicion of one passenger on the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge train in October when she saw a loping, ape-like creature with an unmistakable profile: Sasquatch, i.e. Bigfoot. The name comes from the aboriginals of the Pacific Northwest, who for centuries have talked about a primordial man- beast standing eight feet tall. Yet the firm evidence so far is no better than a grainy 35-year-old, one-minute clip of black-and-white film. The Durango Telegraph reports many passengers saw the thing, including a railroad official, Kristi Nelson-Cohen, who confirmed previous glimpses of Sasquatch. Yet the broader evidence collected by the newspaper gently suggests not a Bigfoot along the railroad tracks, but a big tongue somewhere in the cheeks of locals.<br />
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Daniel Perez posted a new photo of \&quot;Bob Gimlin\&quot; here: <a href="http://www.bigfootforums.com/index.php?showtopic=)95">http://www.bigfootforums.com/index.php?showtopic=)95</a><br />
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Eric Altman writes that the Pennsylvania Bigfoot Forum has changed &hellip;.the new link is:<br />
<a href="http://pub18.bravenet.com/forum/show.php?usernum=28192972&amp;cpv==2">http://pub18.bravenet.com/forum/show.php?usernum=28192972&amp;cpv==2</a><br />
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A subscriber wrote:<br />
\&quot;For the last week and a half, there have been reports of some kind of ape being spotted in LaFollette Tennessee - about 40 miles north of Knoxville. At first it was believed to be someone's pet chimp. Now, it has been described as at least 6 feet tall with long reddish hair and smelling really bad. [Hey, I do shower.]<br />
(Sounds a lot like the reports that were made in Florida about the Skunk Ape.) There have also been reports of dead and missing cats, a dead dog and missing goats. The animal control officer has been investigating. True? Not true? I don't know. Just thought I would pass this on...\&quot; (if there is credible information relevant to this rumor, would someone please drop me a note at <a href="mailto:sierra@n2.net">sierra@n2.net</a> thanks, Bobbie Short<br />
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A laughable story on the tabloid news-stand I picked up yesterday, From the World Weekly News, an obvious costumed beast dead in the road:<br />
<a href="http://www.weeklyworldnews.com/wwn/newsstand.cfm">http://www.weeklyworldnews.com/wwn/newsstand.cfm</a><br />
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Top ten paranormal events according to about.com's website: <a href="http://paranormal.about.com/cs/miscinformation/a/aa122903_4.htm">http://paranormal.about.com/cs/miscinformation/a/aa122903_4.htm</a><br />
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New website<br />
Chris Bianchi's \&quot;Strange Sightings\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.strangesightings.com">http://www.strangesightings.com</a><br />
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Big Foot, Bigger Hoax<br />
<a href="http://www.skeptic.com/10-1-bigfoot.html">http://www.skeptic.com/10-1-bigfoot.html</a><br />
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Ron Schaffner has a Ellington, CT. 1982 article in a .pdf format worth reading:<br />
[Ron also owns a site called \&quot;Creature Chronicles\&quot;, I can be asked nicely for the link to that or one could self serve the need for knowledge by goingto <a href="http://www.cryptozoology.com">www.cryptozoology.com</a> and flying to the LINKS section, which could and should very well contain that link within!]<br />
<a href="http://home.fuse.net/rschaffner/Ellington.pdf">http://home.fuse.net/rschaffner/Ellington.pdf</a> and check out some of his updated information at<br />
<a href="http://home.fuse.net/rschaffner/arnews.html">http://home.fuse.net/rschaffner/arnews.html</a><br />
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Marlene Trask sends this article: \&quot;Forensic Expert Says Bigfoot Is Real\&quot; <a href="http://tinyurl.com/2qeas">http://tinyurl.com/2qeas</a><br />
Stefan Lovgren for National Geographic News [Well, of course!]<br />
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<a href="http://goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?">http://goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?</a> AID==/20031116/FRONTPAGE/111160283<br />
Does Bigfoot live in Pennsylvania's woods? Some think so</p>

<p><a href="http://tinyurl.com/vfg6">http://tinyurl.com/vfg6</a></p>

<p>By Scott Westcott \&quot;Bigfoot lives!\&quot;<br />
Larry Brink thinks the day will come when that headline will not be confined to supermarket tabloids. Brink, a 37-year-old Harbor creek resident, said he believes Bigfoot is out there &mdash; and he's not alone.<br />
He and some other Pennsylvanians are convinced the mythical ape-like creature could be lurking nearby. While the Pacific Northwest has long been America's hotbed for Bigfoot sightings and searchers, many believers now think Bigfoot might be stomping through Penn's Woods. They claim to be hot on the trail of the proto-human whose legend stretches back more than 5,000 years. Members of the Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society last February searched a forested area around Guys Mills in Crawford County after an Erie resident who owns land there said he glimpsed a large creature running through the woods. The Bigfoot Society investigators didn't spot an 8-foot-tall Sasquatch, but they did find a pile of bones and a large sampling of \&quot;scat'' that they hope to have analyzed at a laboratory. The reported sighting is one of a several from Erie and Crawford over the last 25 years and scores more from across the state of Pennsylvania. Yet for all the mysterious claims and the hours spent investigating in the field, Bigfoot Society members admit they still lack the smoking gun &mdash; credible proof that Bigfoot exists. \&quot;People think we're crazy<br />
for doing this, but what happens when something does get discovered?'' said Brink, northwest regional investigator for the Bigfoot Society. \&quot;Then, all of a sudden, we are not the crazy ones.'' Indeed, Bigfoot believers are often dismissed as kooks, crackpots or conspiracy theorists. Yet, Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society founder Eric Altman, 33, of Jeannette, said that people from all walks of life &mdash; and socioeconomic status &mdash; have either joined his<br />
organization or believe that Bigfoot may exist. \&quot;I'm willing to bet there have been more sightings in the state, but people are afraid to come forward and talk about it,'' Altman said. \&quot;It's slowly starting to grow. People are starting to take it seriously. I think it's only a matter of time with the technology and manpower that we find something out there.'' James Adovasio, an internationally known archaeologist who serves as director of the Mercyhurst Archaeological Institute, said he does not think Bigfoot exists. But he stops short of ruling out the possibility entirely. \&quot;I don't deny the possibility that a large primate has gone undiscovered,'' Adovasio said. \&quot;But the evidence to support their existence is more than tenuous.'' Bigfoot believers often point to the discovery of new species in the past few decades when trying to explain why conclusive proof of Bigfoot hasn't been found. Adovasio said that new species have been discovered in the \&quot;recent past,'' but mostly were found in remote, sparsely populated wilds and jungles of the world.<br />
Adovasio classified the chance of a Bigfoot existing without discovery in North America as \&quot;extremely slim.'' \&quot;But if folks want to run around Pennsylvania, Oregon or the Himalayas in search of such a creature they are certainly free to do so,'' Adovasio said. \&quot;And if they should find one, so much the better for biologists and zoologists.'' Altman and a core group of researchers don't limit their investigations to reading, Internet searches and conventions like the Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society's annual East Coast Bigfoot Conference/Expo that was held in late September. When someone contacts them claiming to have seen or heard a Bigfoot, investigators conduct extensive interviews to determine if the claim is a hoax. When they think the report is credible, they will often spend the better part of a weekend staking out the location where the sighting or strange activity was reported. Investigators wear thermal night vision goggles and have high-tech monitoring and sound equipment in hopes of catching Bigfoot on film or tape. Altman said he has spent many a night leaning against a tree, looking and listening for Bigfoot. \&quot;I'm 95 percent sure they are real,'' Altman said \&quot;I have seen footprints in the snow and mud, I have talked with hundreds of witnesses who obviously are shaken up by what they have seen. I think there is something out there. What we are trying to do is prove it or disprove it.'' Altman admits for all the time he has spent in the woods, he's never caught sight of a Bigfoot. The closest he came, he says, was in August 2000 during a stakeout in Bradford. \&quot;Something began to circle us, it was grunting and screaming and making all types of racket,'' Altman said. \&quot;We never saw it but when it happens to you it walks right off the pages of a book right into your world.'' Brink said he has looked into several local reported sightings. In one instance, two campers in 1998 were near Lake Erie in the Fairview-Girard area when they said \&quot;a creature'' strolled across the path. Brink said his organization also gets many bogus reports. \&quot;Once in a while we get reports that one ran into the middle of town,'' Brink said. \&quot;It's like, come on, we're trying to be serious here. If Bigfoot exists, he hasn't survived by going into town.'' So if Bigfoot does exist, then why haven't at least some skeletal remains been found? \&quot;There are a lot of different theories,'' Brink said. \&quot;The major theory is that Bigfoot bury their own. Others think they are cannibals. You are going to have people who don't believe it until someone brings one in alive. And how are you going to do that? You're not.'' Adovasio said the search for the unknown and inexplicable will never end. \&quot;We seem to want to believe in the existence of things unverified by scientific observation,'' he said. \&quot;Whether we are talking about Bigfoot or flying saucers, we are rarely content with what we can see and touch. We may stop believing in Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster, but there will always be something else. It seems to serve some psychological need.''<br />
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Archeologists gather in Guilin to discuss cave discoveries <a href="http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200312/12/eng20031212_130222.shtml">http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200312/12/eng20031212_130222.shtml</a><br />
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NW Taxidermist Once Created A 'Bigfoot' -- From Tom Solberg<br />
Washington State,11-18-3<br />
<a href="http://www.rense.com/general44/taxu.htm">http://www.rense.com/general44/taxu.htm</a><br />
[I saw a furred sculpture of Sasquatch once in Cheney at their E.W.U. College Cafeteria, creepy trying to eat while that thing looked at you, wonder if this is the same one?]<br />
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New book recommended \&quot;The Locals\&quot; by Thom Powell. Order at <a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/locals.htm">http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/locals.htm</a><br />
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Searching for 'lost tribes'<br />
<a href="http://www.news24.com/News24/Africa/Features/0,,2-11-">http://www.news24.com/News24/Africa/Features/0,,2-11-</a> 37_1453217,00.html<br />
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Nearly extinct whistling language revived <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/science/11/18/whistle.language.ap/index">http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/science/11/18/whistle.language.ap/index</a>. html [Anything like what they say the Sasquatch are using?]<br />
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Fossil deposit creatures are new clues to evolution of mammals BY SUSANNE QUICK, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel <a href="http://www.aberdeennews.com/mld/aberdeennews/news/nation/7458309.htm">http://www.aberdeennews.com/mld/aberdeennews/news/nation/7458309.htm</a><br />
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Novel, \&quot;TRACK OF THE BIGFOOT\&quot;: Released November 19, 2003 <a href="http://www.dltanner.com">http://www.dltanner.com</a>/</p>

<p>[Metanote: Btw, I know D.L. Tanner! We met a few times, chat and messageboard at <a href="http://www.cryptozoology.com">www.cryptozoology.com</a> ! I know his books are acclaimed and all those I know of have been eagerly awaited each and everytime before release! Congrats from \&quot;Manticore\&quot;, D.L., on another hit and star on your shoulder! Keep up the good work!]<br />
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<a href="http://www.cryptozoology.st">http://www.cryptozoology.st</a><br />
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Chad Arment writes that the latest issue of the North American BioFortean Review is available -- a free viewable PDF can be downloaded at <a href="http://www.strangeark.com/nabr.html">www.strangeark.com/nabr.html</a> -- The issue contains brief articles by Gary Mangiacopra and Dr. Smith on various cryptids, and an account of an Illinois NAPE-like primate.<br />
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<p>[More Bigfoot News! It's like Christmas everytime I get one of these!]</p>

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Yeti from Russia's Vyatka January 12, 2004 Moscow explorers discovered a wigwam of a creature unknown to science in the snow-covered forest&hellip;.<br />
<a href="http://english.pravda.ru/science/19/94/377/11754_yeti.html">http://english.pravda.ru/science/19/94/377/11754_yeti.html</a><br />
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Here's an interesting article describing a cheap new technique of DNA extraction from mere fingerprints that seemingly would make it much easier to acquire Bigfoot DNA samples&mdash;e.g., from tree twists. Bigfoot organizations should contact the scientists involved and acquire info on whether fingerprints left on wood (for example) would be usable, and for how long.<br />
<a href="http://cmbi.bjmu.edu.cn/news/0307/175.htm">http://cmbi.bjmu.edu.cn/news/0307/175.htm</a><br />
\&quot;DNA extractable from fingerprints\&quot; By Charles Choi, - UPI Science<br />
News<br />
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I have not seen this book as yet, but for those readers who are asking about the latest book out by Peter Guttilla, this is the only information I have on it: \&quot;The Bigfoot Files\&quot; -- Peter Guttilla.. $21.95 +$3 S&amp;H<br />
Timeless Voyager Press<br />
Box 6678<br />
Santa Barbara, CA 93160<br />
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In the last newsletter I noted that a subscriber wrote: \&quot;For the last week and a half, there have been reports of some kind of ape being spotted in LaFollette Tennessee - about 40 miles north<br />
of Knoxville. At first it was believed to be someone's pet chimp. Now, it has been described as at least 6 feet tall with long reddish hair and smelling really bad. (Sounds a lot like the reports that were made in Florida about the Skunk Ape.) There have also been reports of dead and missing cats, a dead dog and missing goats. The animal control officer has been investigating. True? Not true? I don't know. Just thought I would pass this on...\&quot; (if there is credible information relevant to this rumor, would someone please drop me a note at <a href="mailto:sierra@n2.net">sierra@n2.net</a><br />
thanks, Bobbie Short<br />
In response, a reader wrote: \&quot;I can respond to this, which was in your last report:<br />
I have been to this place twice and spent some time there trying to verify whether there is any bigfoot activity there. I personally found no tangible evidence that there is anything to report. The locals are now regarding it as a rumor. There was some hubbub in November and the TV stations in Knoxville got involved trying to pump it up and make a story out of it, which caught my interest, but the whole matter has since settled down and dried up. Lacking any tangible evidence, there is really nothing to report. The media sure knows how to make news out of nothing. Try this:\&quot; <a href="http://www.wate.com/Global/story.asp?s==%20%201492976">http://www.wate.com/Global/story.asp?s==%20%201492976</a> Another reader replied:<br />
Mary Green has considerable time investigating this LaFollette Tennessee story and you can find out about it on her website: <a href="http://www.tnbigfootlady.com/TBL/campbell001.html">http://www.tnbigfootlady.com/TBL/campbell001.html</a> This location is not very far from where she lives. Her investigators have been there many times. They have much work in this at this time and hope they get proper credit. We live in TN also about 150 miles from Mary and this story made Knoxville &amp; Nashville news. It was all the buzz where my husband works. Hope this helps. Sincerely, Judy Trainor, who also suggested these links&hellip;. <a href="http://www.wate.com/Global/SearchResults.asp?qu==skunk+ape">http://www.wate.com/Global/SearchResults.asp?qu==skunk+ape</a> <a href="http://www.wate.com/Global/SearchResults.asp?">http://www.wate.com/Global/SearchResults.asp?</a> qu=&Ecirc;mpbell+county+primate<br />
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There is some speculation that dogs could be trained to look for BF scat by using small samples of suspected BF feces odor, or by using gorilla or orangutan feces. \&quot;`Scat Dogs&acute; Sniff Out Endangered Species Feces\&quot; by Maryann Mott, for National Geographic News October 1, 2003 at: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ys2oh">http://tinyurl.com/ys2oh</a><br />
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Coos County, New Hampshire 2003<br />
Just happened to run across your web site (Yeti: King Salmon, Alaska) and was surprised and very interested to read the article about Wood Devil sightings in New Hampshire. I my self did not see a wood devil but I was very close. Stan, my hunting partner gave a hair rising account of his sighting and what happened. This is what he told us.<br />
The year was 1973. We were hunting Stratford Bog in Coos County, which is one mountain west of the Nash Stream / Drummer Pond area. Stan and I (Peter) were up at the end of an old logging road now known as Gay Brook Rd. At that time the area was uncut with areas of dense pine along with mature hardwoods. About 2 pm, Stan and I split for a nightstand and agreed to meet back at that the logging bridge at 4:30 pm. The day was cold and when the sun set over Spruce Mt. the temperature dropped fast. Starting to shiver, I left my stand early to warm up and got back to the bridge at 4:20 PM. 4:30, 4:45 and no Stan. Finally at 5 PM the glow of hunters orange appeared on the road about 75 yards above me. Stan was walking rather fast, not like him, as he is big guy. When he walked up to me, his eyes were wide open and he had a strange look on his face. See anything I said? Stan said you wouldn't believe what I saw. What did you see? I saw this thing that was 7-8 feet tall with covered with hair walking up the mountain. Big bear I said and you did not shoot. It was not a bear Stan said, the thing was covered with hair, had long arms and no neck. The head was right on top of its shoulders. Stan continued to say that the thing seemed drunk, like it has eaten a lot of fermented apples. How long were you watching this thing? About 10 minutes Stan said. Where did it go? Up over the mountain.<br />
When we got back to camp Stan told his story again and again to the other guys and really took some heat, ribbing and everything else. However, it was obvious that Stan was upset and kept locking the camp door, something we never do. Next morning, our plan was to hunt the same area from the front side back. Stan would have nothing to do with the area and stayed down low.<br />
  I am still-hunting the area and have not had another incident like this again. I will say however that we talked to many of the locals and yes three people confirmed sightings and one other talked about large tracks that he found in an area he called the britches. In town at Emerson's Hardware Store we talked employee named junior and he mentioned that there was an article in the local paper about something big and hairy roaming the area. However, he could not find the article. He did mention that other locals had talked about it. Big foot, Yeti or Wood Devil?? Who knows, this is the way it happened. It would be interesting if other people from Coos Country N.H. have anything else to say&hellip;.Peter   12/31/03<br />
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Brief article \&quot;Best Proof Yeti\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/326w5">http://tinyurl.com/326w5</a><br />
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Thanks to Roger Knights for this paper:<br />
\&quot;A Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis of the Locomotive Movement of the Subject of the 1967 Patterson-Gimlin Film Footage\&quot; by Dr. Dmitri<br />
D. Donskoy, Formerly Chief of the Dept. of Biomechanics at the USSR Central Institute of Physical Culture in Moscow, 1973 <a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/biology/donskoy1.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/biology/donskoy1.htm</a> and<br />
Roger Knights also notes the following details on four current Bigfoot newsletters, plus one cryptozoology periodical, for those who'd like to subscribe to them. I've omitted the Keystone Sasquatch Report, which has just gone all-electronic, and the Monthly Bigfoot Report (at the request of its editor), as it is scheduled to terminate at the end of 2004. None of them explicitly offers trial copies, but I presume they'd send you one in response to a SASE, or certainly to a letter enclosing $2 or $3 (or $6 for Wonders). I've provided addresses in vertical format, so you can just highlight them and get your word processor or label-writer printer's utility (see <a href="http://www.dymo.com">http://www.dymo.com</a>) to print them out without having to reformat them.<br />
Note&mdash;more and more organizations are using 9-digit zip codes, to improve speed and reliability. I urge readers to do the same when they provide return addresses. You can obtain a 9-digit zip-code for any address by plugging it into the National Address and ZIP+4 Browser at <a href="http://www.semaphorecorp.com/cgi/form.html">http://www.semaphorecorp.com/cgi/form.html</a>.<br />
Bigfoot Co-Op<br />
14602 Montevideo Drive<br />
Whittier, CA 90605-1152<br />
$8 ($12 foreign&mdash;US funds only)<br />
10 pages, semi-monthly (== 60 pages / year) Many topics, written by many contributors <a href="mailto:CCCameron50@aol.com">CCCameron50@aol.com</a><br />
Bigfoot Times<br />
10926 Milano Av.<br />
Norwalk, CA 90650-1638<br />
$11, make checks to \&quot;Daniel Perez\&quot;<br />
4 pages, monthly (== 48 pages / year)<br />
Editor-written, opinionated &amp; sometimes penetrating; (\&quot;Take what you can use &amp; let the rest go by.\&quot;) 1-909-509-2951<br />
<a href="mailto:perez@worldnet.att">perez@worldnet.att</a><br />
Track Record<br />
225 NE 30th Av.<br />
Hillsboro, OR 97124-7055<br />
$20 ($30 foreign), checks to \&quot;Ray Crowe\&quot; 18 pages, 10 issues/yr. (== 180 pages / year) Sighting reports, summaries of talks, illustrations 1-503-640-6581<br />
<a href="mailto:RayCrowe@aol.com">RayCrowe@aol.com</a><br />
website : <a href="http://www.InternationalBigfootSociety.com">www.InternationalBigfootSociety.com</a><br />
Wonders<br />
409 Racine Drive, Box O<br />
Wilmington NC 28403-8765<br />
Four issues for US$20 in North America;<br />
In Europe US$30; Elsewhere US$32.<br />
32 pages ( =8 pages / year)<br />
Checks to \&quot;Mark A. Hall\&quot;<br />
General cryptozoology, little on BF;<br />
Sells two idiosyncratic BF books<br />
<a href="http://home.att.net/~mark.hall.wonders/">http://home.att.net/~mark.hall.wonders/</a><br />
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Scientist challenges interpretation of new find, the oldest primate fossil ever discovered -- Find opens debate about whether man's earliest ancestors came from Asia and were diurnal or nocturnal <a href="http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2003-12/fm-sci122903.php">http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2003-12/fm-sci122903.php</a><br />
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Just when I will swear I've seen it all over the years, up comes more of this kind of thing and yet serious Bfers wonder why we can't get funding or be taken seriously. \&quot;Major Bigfoot Expedition Seeking Participation From Corporate Sponsors and Journalists\&quot; - <a href="http://www.barrows.com/bigfoot.html">http://www.barrows.com/bigfoot.html</a><br />
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And finally . . .More of the old stories, this one from the year<br />
1886 &ndash;<br />
Humboldt County California &ndash; thanks &amp; credit Jim McClarin In the Humboldt County Collection of the library of Humboldt State College, Arcata, California, is a small booklet titled \&quot;The Hermit of Siskiyou.\&quot; Written by L. W. Musick, it was \&quot;published from the office of the Crescent City News in 1896. In it, on pages 79-80, the following story of interest was found.<br />
\&quot;A Del Norte Record correspondent, writing from Happy Camp, Siskiyou County, California on January 2, 1886 published this story:<br />
\&quot;I do not remember to have seen any reference to the Wild Man which haunts this part of the country, so I shall allude to him briefly. Not a great while since, Mr. Jack Dover, one of our most trustworthy citizens, while hunting saw an object standing one hundred and fifty yard from him picking berries or tender shoots from the bushes. The thing was of gigantic size - about seven feet high - with a bulldog head, short ears and long hair; it was also furnished with a beard, and was free from hair on such parts of its body as is common among men. Its voice was shrill, or soprano, and very human, like that of a woman in great fear. Mr. Dover could not see its footprints as it walked on hard soil. He aimed his gun at the animal, or whatever it is, several times, but because it was so human would not shoot. The range of the curiosity is between Marble Mountain and the vicinity of Happy Camp. A number of people have seen it and all agree in their descriptions except some make it taller than others. It is apparently herbivorous and makes winter quarters in some of the caves of Marble Mountain.\&quot;<br />
The book, \&quot;The Hermit of Siskiyou\&quot; records this encounter with the bigfoot-like creatures described in `human&acute; terms. Only two years later than the oldest Canadian newspaper account - that of the capture of \&quot;Jacko\&quot; on July 4, 1884. The only discrepancy between this account and the usual Bigfoot reports seems to be where it says the creature \&quot;was free from hair on such parts of its body as is common among men.\&quot;<br />
Everything else agrees even the reluctance of the hunter to shoot it because the Sasquatch looked far too human to shoot and kill. Even though there are many reports equating this creature with human attributes, the ape theory evolved heavily in print in the 1990's.</p>

<p>Credit story: &copy; Jim McClarin. Also published by George Haas in his first issue of the Bigfoot Bulletin Newsletter &ndash; No 1, January 2, 1969 and later by John Green in \&quot;Year of the Sasquatch\&quot; 1970 issue Pg 17 Logged in the files of Bobbie Short 1999<br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/1/2004 7:47 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (5 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>[Man, first big submission under the new address! :D Ain't it great?]</p>

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This is not Spam. February 2004 #107<br />
You are receiving Bobbie Short's Bigfoot Newsletter Online because you filled out the form listed on Bigfoot Encounters website: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/subscribe.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/subscribe.htm</a><br />
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Readers: You are being given a chance to ask a \&quot;one on one\&quot;<br />
question of Bob Gimlin. What single question would you ask him or like to know about him? I am taking this time to encourage readers to email a single BRIEF question to me, <a href="mailto:sierra@n2.net">sierra@n2.net</a> and in the subject line write \&quot;ask Bob\&quot; -- the notation in the subject line of your email is important, because I'm guilty of deleting spam email by subject line topic with nuke-like energy...LOL&hellip; Bobbie Short will be interviewing Bob Gimlin prime time live on <a href="http://.www.artistfirst.com">http://.www.artistfirst.com</a> February 24th at 6pm Pacific Time. Hopefully you will hear Thom Powell on February 10th&hellip;a slight change in scheduling to accommodate my feminine inability to get my act together. Thanks Tom Cousino and Thom Powell for accommodating me !!<br />
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For the newbies onboard, here is a great example of a report containing photographs of the BF straight-line track-line and length of stride comparisons to the informant's own tracks in Colorado, shared courtesy of investigator Keith Foster, 2001: <a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/sbs/pike.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/sbs/pike.htm</a><br />
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Off topic but interesting, \&quot;Mountain Lions in Alaska?\&quot; <a href="http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/012504/out_lions.shtml">http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/012504/out_lions.shtml</a><br />
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For our readers in Germany, here is an interesting article on the Minnesota Iceman. <a href="http://iep.alien.de/iceman.htm">http://iep.alien.de/iceman.htm</a> For English translation, courtesy Dr. W. H. Fahrenbach, Ph.D., try here: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/translation.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/translation.htm</a><br />
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Bigfoot strikes In Derry Township - PittsburghLIVE.com <a href="http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/blairsvilledispatch/s_175909.html">http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/blairsvilledispatch/s_175909.html</a><br />
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Speedy recovery wishes to Theata and Ray Crowe of the IBS &hellip;and as an aside, you might enjoy their website: <a href="http://www.internationalbigfootsociety.com">http://www.internationalbigfootsociety.com</a><br />
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Some residents believe in Horizon City's monster Adriana M. Ch&aacute;vez, El Paso Times<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/jraj">http://tinyurl.com/jraj</a><br />
or if this url works:<br />
<a href="http://www.elpasotimes.com/stories/neighborhoods/eastside/20030731-">http://www.elpasotimes.com/stories/neighborhoods/eastside/20030731-</a> 3469.shtml<br />
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California's Bigfoot Cave or ancient petrogyphs of man? <a href="http://www.unexplainedearth.com/bigfoot_cave.php">http://www.unexplainedearth.com/bigfoot_cave.php</a><br />
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More on fingerprinting...<br />
Here's a story just out on a new technique that enables fingerprints to be made visible on wood and rocks. This could help clarify cases involving twisted-trees, rock-throwing, and rock-stacking. Here's the link: <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/stories/s998859.htm">http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/stories/s998859.htm</a> Here are the first two paragraphs from it: --\&quot;Forensics experts will no longer need to collect fingerprints from smooth surfaces, according to Australian research, which has tested new chemical sprays that allow prints to be lifted from surfaces as rough as bricks. \&quot;Katherine Flynn and colleagues from the University of Technology, Sydney and the Australian Federal Police will publish their work in the Journal of Forensic Sciences.\&quot;<br />
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A reader asked what I had in the database on any reference to \&quot;Chenoo:\&quot; Yes, only this: In Abnaki (abn&auml;'kee) - Passamaquoddy and Penobscot native Indian language term of western Maine. (Cooper) - chenoo is pronounced `chay-noo. The chenoo were also called \&quot;stone giants\&quot; because they covered themselves in tree pitch (sap) then rolled in silt and dirt until they were covered giving the appearance of stones/granite when hunkered down. This is a custom attributed to MANY tribal nations in the eastern states; conversely Algonquin-language speaking Indians in Quebec, Maine and Delaware reference a sasquatch-like creature as `elder brother&acute; (Runningwolf). Eastern tribal mythology - - -See also: Ge no sqwa, which is a term used by the Iroquois/Seneca Indian meaning \&quot;Stone Giants.\&quot; For other eastern Micmac terms see: Gougou, gugwes, kookwe and djenu.<br />
References:<br />
Cooper, John M. \&quot;The Cree Psychosis\&quot; published in Primitive Man 6:20- 24<br />
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\&quot;Cree Witiko Psychosis\&quot; and<br />
Runningwolf, Michael B. \&quot;On the Trail of Elder Brother: Glous'gap Stories of the Micmac Indians,\&quot; Wisdom and tales from the Algonquin- language speaking Wabanaki and Micmac people, the teaching on human relationships, monsters and magic in Quebec, Maine and Delaware; Persea Publications.<br />
Hope that helps with your project on the chenoo...Bobbie Short<br />
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Evaluation of alleged sasquatch footprints and their inferred functional morphol: <a href="http://www.isu.edu/~meldd/fxnlmorph.html">http://www.isu.edu/~meldd/fxnlmorph.html</a> Article by Jeff Meldrum<br />
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Big plans to catch bigfoot<br />
By Yunmi Choi, San Mateo Daily Journal<br />
<a href="http://www.smdailyjournal.org/article.cfm?issue=01-16-">http://www.smdailyjournal.org/article.cfm?issue=01-16-</a> 04&amp;storyID=27359<br />
\&quot;It's a master plan that includes global positioning, aerial surveillance<br />
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<a href="http://www.csicop.org/sb/2003-12/bigfoot.html">http://www.csicop.org/sb/2003-12/bigfoot.html</a> \&quot;Scenes from a Bigfoot Conference\&quot; by Rob Boston Many people associate Bigfoot, the mysterious eight-foot-tall man/ape creature of longstanding lore, with the Pacific Northwest, said to be the creature's traditional stomping grounds. But some believers in the hairy hominid are convinced that the critter actually lives all over the United States and is equally at home in the swamps of the South, the farmlands of the Midwest, and even the rolling foothills of the East Coast. Could Bigfoot possibly inhabit the densely populated states of the East Coast? On September 27, about 200 Bigfoot enthusiasts gathered at an unlikely venue-a dim, cavernous nightclub above a restaurant in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, a tumbledown Rust Belt town-to consider that question. Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society (PBS), the fifth Annual East Coast Bigfoot Conference/Expo gave believers a forum to swap ideas and information about the possibility of sasquatches living in their own back yards. Skepticism about Bigfoot's existence was in short supply at this conference. Speakers took it as a given that America's version of the abominable snowman does exist, though they differed on what exactly the creature might be. Bigfoot enthusiasts these days tend to fall into two camps: those convinced that the creature is merely a flesh-and-blood animal yet unknown to science, and those who believe it is a paranormal entity. Both camps were represented at the conference, although a certain amount of tension between the two was apparent. Longtime UFO researcher Stan Gordon, who led off after PBS Director Eric Altman's opening remarks, seemed to straddle both camps. Gordon noted that in the 1970s, western Pennsylvania was plagued with weird creature reports, including sightings of Bigfoot near UFOs. He conceded this is \&quot;a rarity\&quot; but added, \&quot;There's no doubt the evidence suggests there's something out there. We don't know what it is.\&quot; Like many researchers of the paranormal, Gordon is convinced that the federal government has a keen interest in his efforts. He told attendees that after he began studying Bigfoot, a \&quot;government agent\&quot; called him and requested to be notified if a body were found. Gordon said he later met with this agent, but would not name him or the government department the agent represented. He then told a rambling tale about three men who spotted a white Bigfoot and were later harassed by someone who claimed to be an FBI agent. Gordon, who was pressed into service at the last minute to fill in for a speaker who couldn't make it, readily conceded that he's not a Bigfoot expert. These days he spends most of his time promoting his video about the \&quot;Kecksburg Incident\&quot;-western Pennsylvania's answer to the Roswell, New Mexico, UFO crash. Paul Johnson, a chemistry professor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, followed Gordon and offered his explanation for what lies behind the Bigfoot mystery. Johnson told the crowd that his original interest was in UFOs and admitted that he considered Bigfoot \&quot;silly.\&quot; But a fellow researcher of the paranormal felt differently and pestered Johnson to take a closer look at reports of the creature. He was soon drawn into Bigfoot research. Johnson then unveiled his startling theory: Bigfoot is a \&quot;quantum animal\&quot; that moves freely between the real world as we know it and a \&quot;quantum world\&quot; outside the reach of conventional physical laws. \&quot;This creature does not always behave as a real animal,\&quot; Johnson told the crowd. He noted that some people have claimed they could see through Bigfoot, or that Bigfoot seemed to transport across long distances in the blink of an eye. Others have fired guns at the creatures at close range, only to see them vanish. \&quot;We've always ignored these things over the years,\&quot; Johnson said. \&quot;I just decided not to ignore them.\&quot; Johnson claimed that in quantum physics, electrons do not obey the classical laws of physics. They can, for example, move through barriers, he said. When Bigfoot is in this quantum state, Johnson opined, the creature has no mass or weight and is \&quot;just a wave.\&quot; Bigfoot's quantum nature, Johnson told attendees, may explain the lack of clear photos of the beast. \&quot;He probably communicates with cameras,\&quot; Johnson said. \&quot;He knows when they are around. He won't let you take a picture.\&quot; Johnson acknowledged that his ideas are unconventional and pointed out that nothing in quantum physics supports the idea that an animal as large as Bigfoot could behave like an electron. He noted that many physicists would reject his ideas and even went so far as to say that, as a chemist, \&quot;I have no idea what I am talking about\&quot; when it comes to quantum physics. Despite these disclaimers, some in the crowd were clearly bothered by Johnson's ideas.</p>

<p>One Bigfoot hunter from Ohio angrily called out during the question period, \&quot;In other words, you're saying Bigfoot's an alien?\&quot; The man claimed to have captured Bigfoot howls on tape and demanded to know, \&quot;How could I record a mass of energy?\&quot; Johnson replied that when Bigfoot is in the real world, it smells, eats, growls, leaves droppings, and otherwise behaves like a conventional animal. Others in the audience seemed open to Johnson, and one man asked him if Bigfoot could possibly move between worlds by \&quot;vibrating dimensionally.\&quot; The next speaker, Timothy Cassidy, steered the discussion back to a more conventional course. Cassidy, who claims to have seen a Bigfoot in Indiana in 1996, rejected paranormal explanations for the creature: \&quot;I know Bigfoot have normal habits just like any other animal.\&quot; Cassidy, a former naturalist for Indiana's Department of Environmental Resources, spoke matter-of-factly about the routines of Bigfoot, telling attendees that they eat apples, rodents, fish, and deer and live in caves, deep-forest nests, and occasionally in abandoned buildings. Bigfoot, Cassidy said, tends to be nocturnal. He estimated the Bigfoot population in the United States and Canada at about 4,000 and said the creatures can live anywhere there is an adequate water supply and about 30,000 acres of forest cover per Bigfoot family. Bigfoot is often portrayed as a gentle giant, but Cassidy regaled the crowd with a few horror stories. \&quot;There are instances of them being aggressive,\&quot; Cassidy said. One case involved a man who could not stop in time when a Bigfoot ran in front of his car. He struck the creature, but it was only dazed and preceded to get up and chase the man home, keeping pace with his car. The man somehow made it into his trailer, but the Bigfoot jumped on top of it, leaving huge dents. The man's insurance company, Cassidy explained, was not sure how to process the claim.<br />
After a break for an auction of Bigfoot-related memorabilia-including some truly kitschy Bigfoot art-conference attendees heard from perhaps the most controversial speaker of the day. Janice Coy of Monroe County, Tennessee, claims that her family has been interacting with a family of Bigfoot since 1947. Coy's speech was long, disjointed and rambling, but the gist was that her grandfather found an injured young Bigfoot fifty-six years ago, set its broken leg and gave it living space in a barn. Later, the creature's parents came and took it away. Intrigued, Coy's grandfather began leaving out food for the Bigfoot family.</p>

<p>\&quot;Eventually,\&quot; she said, \&quot;a relationship developed.\&quot; Coy, who was raised by her grandfather on the farm, said she grew up taking the creatures for granted. She claims that Bigfoot creatures can say a few words, though their speech is guttural. The Bigfoot family on her farm, led by an alpha male the family has named \&quot;Fox,\&quot; remains wary of humans to this day but will accept food. What solid evidence has Coy gathered in her nearly four decades of interacting with Bigfoot? None. She showed a series of photos at the conference, but they depicted only shadows and trees. (For a sampling of these photos, see Coy's Web site at <a href="http://www.angelfire.com/tn3/smoky_mtn_bigfoot/">www.angelfire.com/tn3/smoky_mtn_bigfoot/</a> .) \&quot;It's not really clear because he does blend in,\&quot; Coy said of one photo.<br />
\&quot;Some people see him, and some people don't.\&quot; On another occasion, Coy said she got some good photos but, sadly, the local Wal-Mart overexposed the roll. \&quot;I don't know where my pictures went,\&quot; she said, \&quot;but there wasn't anything on the film.\&quot;</p>

<p>Coy claimed Bigfoot are smart enough to know when cameras are present. She claimed that researchers gave her a small field camera to set up outside near some food she had put out for the creatures. But the Bigfoot were wary and seemed to know something was up. They used sticks to get at the food, and one reached from behind the camera to grab its dinner.</p>

<p>At times, Coy's story was inconsistent as well as fantastic. She said her goal is to get some Bigfoot DNA to prove the creatures' existence so they can be protected. She talked about the creatures keeping their distance from humans, yet she also insisted that she has held baby Bigfoot in her arms. She did not explain why, when cradling a Bigfoot babe, she didn't simply yank off a few hairs to get the prized sample for science. And, despite the animals' legendary shyness, Coy claims to have observed them in enough detail to know how mama Bigfoot care for their young. Apparently it never occurred to her to invest in a telephoto lens and snap a few candids while doing her fieldwork. She also claimed that the Bigfoot family often brings her presents-bundles of sticks or bunches of flowers swiped from a nearby cemetery. Coy's claims were incredible, and there was some low-level grumbling from a few audience members, but overall she was well received and subjected to no hard questioning. The event also included a presentation by William Dranginis, a Virginia man who claims he saw Bigfoot in 1995. Dranginis has created a \&quot;Bigfoot Primate Research Lab\&quot;-basically a jazzed-up RV full of video and audio surveillance equipment. Free tours were offered. Members of the PBS regularly undertake field trips to look for evidence of Bigfoot in Pennsylvania. They often focus on an area called Chestnut Ridge, between the western Pennsylvania cities of Latrobe and Johnstown, where several sightings have been reported. Director Altman told the crowd that several investigations are under way, some of which he could not discuss in detail due to promises of confidentiality.</p>

<p>The group plans to meet again next year. For more information, or responses, see website at <a href="http://www.pabigfootsociety.com.">www.pabigfootsociety.com.</a> About the Author: Rob Boston is a writer and editor who lives in Silver Spring, Maryland. He may be reached at <a href="mailto:sepr8@hotmail.com">sepr8@hotmail.com</a>.<br />
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The Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society will sponsor a Major Bigfoot Expedition, April 23,24,25 2004 in South Western Pennsylvania. We will camp at Keystone State Park and there will be small fee for food and camping spaces will be 15.00 per night for PA residence and 17.00 for Non Pa Residence. Our expedition will consist of several small teams going to several different locations. Locations will not be released to the general public and only to those who arrive on Friday.  </p>

<p>If you plan to attend, please RSVP by March 24, 2004. We are going to reserve spaces for 40 people at the campsite, so we will take the first 40 reservations. However if you want to contact Keystone State Park to reserve your camping area, you may do so. If we are able to reserve a group space for 40 people the first 40 to reserve will not have to pay for their camping spaces. If after 40,then the rates are 15.00 per day PA Resident and 17.00 per day for non- residents. Check in is after 3 pm and check out is before 3 pm on Sunday.   We ask that those attending please bring your own beverages. Alcohol is prohibited.</p>

<p>Please bring appropriate dress suitable for all weather conditions. This expedition will occur rain or shine. Info: please contact Eric Altman @ 724-374-5555 or by email at <a href="mailto:bigfootboy_2000@yahoo.com">bigfootboy_2000@yahoo.com</a>. <a href="http://www.pabigfootsociety.com.">http://www.pabigfootsociety.com.</a><br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Waterloot  	2/1/2004 10:18 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (6 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>honk you talking of the boo man?</p>

<p>or the djenu?</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	2/2/2004 10:53 am <br />
To: 	Waterloot 	 (7 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>Maybe both. Both the Booman and Dunne-za, if that's what you meant, were interchangable terms thanks to various tribes borrowing from eachother. The Iruquos spring to mind here, because of location and I wanted to see if I could spell it correctly. lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/2/2004 11:03 am <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I 	 (8 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>Chenoo:\&quot; Yes, only this: In Abnaki (abn&auml;'kee) - Passamaquoddy and Penobscot native Indian language term of western Maine. (Cooper) - chenoo is pronounced `chay-noo. The chenoo were also called \&quot;stone giants\&quot; because they covered themselves in tree pitch (sap) then rolled in silt and dirt until they were covered giving the appearance of stones/granite when hunkered down. This is a custom attributed to MANY tribal nations in the eastern states; conversely Algonquin-language speaking Indians in Quebec, Maine and Delaware reference a sasquatch-like creature as `elder brother&acute; (Runningwolf). Eastern tribal mythology - - -See also:</p>

<p>[SO, Boo man with a stone-like covering and other notable mythic attributes that take away from relevance and into the realm of fancy are that the als were said to have hearts of Ice or Quartz, could shapeshift and had a detached finger that they used for detecting prey and prying out the liver. Finally, this one is possible, is that the popular vote on this critter is that they are a racethat predates humans, on the other hands, they are awarded a demonic attitude towards mankind and nothing but evil for it.... And It's Iroquois!]</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/10/2004 11:20 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (9 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>You [We!] are receiving Bobbie Short's Bigfoot Newsletter Online because you (Cryptoknight) filled out the form listed on Bigfoot Encounters website: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/subscribe.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/subscribe.htm</a></p>

<p>To view website: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com</a> To follow \&quot;what's new?\&quot;<br />
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An interview with Bob Gimlin has been rescheduled for 6 pm Pacific February 24 on <a href="http://www.artistfirst.com">http://www.artistfirst.com</a> (last call) Email your questions in for Bob Gimlin to <a href="mailto:sierra@n2.net">sierra@n2.net</a> and mark in the subject line \&quot;ask Bob.\&quot; Very little interest has been shown in this interview with Gimlin, - -is the 1967 Patterson filming in Bluff Crk of no interest? Perhaps the subject has been beaten to death? If no questions come in, no interview...<br />
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From Moscow, Dr Michael Trachtengerts sends along this link on \&quot;Tracks of four-fingered Himalayan hominoids\&quot; published in \&quot;Natural and Technical Sciences\&quot; (Estestvennye i Tekhnicheskie Nauki, ISSN 1684-2626) 2004, Iss.1, in Russian. Translation by the author - <a href="http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Tracht6_e.htm">http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Tracht6_e.htm</a><br />
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Chapters from Ivan Sanderson's \&quot;Things\&quot;<br />
Courtesy Roger Knights<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/chapters.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/chapters.htm</a><br />
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George Luzniak (<a href="mailto:eluzniak@aol.com">eluzniak@aol.com</a> ) sent the following information along: \&quot;A film company called DC8, based in Castle Rock, Colorado, put out a 2003 documentary called \&quot;Monster of Plum Creek.\&quot; It chronicles the historical sightings of a hairy creature that took place in 1954 in northern Douglas County, Colorado. Check out the following two websites: <a href="http://www.dc8.us">http://www.dc8.us</a> The video is here: <a href="http://www.broadbandvideo.com/private/dc8.asp">http://www.broadbandvideo.com/private/dc8.asp</a> select Plum Creek Monster.<br />
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This week's terminology from my database for your interest. Bitchun: A Chinese term, used along the Inner Mongolian/China border by caravan travelers and gypsies - translates \&quot;man animal.\&quot; (Vlcek) The creature is described as bipedal, covered in hair with the exception of its hands and feet. Other terms: See: Samdja and kumun gorogesu...<br />
Reference: Vlcek, Emmanuel Dr., - Czech physician and<br />
anthropologist, member Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences in cooperation with the Scientific Committee of Mongolia. \&quot;Old Literary Evidence for the existence of the Snowman in Tibet and Mongolia,\&quot; Man, 59, 133&ndash;4. Additional comments on translations were given in Man Volume 60 October, 153-155, \&quot;Man\&quot; (JSTOR), and translations from \&quot;Diagnosis of the Wildman according to Buddhist Literary Sources from Tibet, Mongolia and China;\&quot; Man 60 (10): 153-154; two old 1950 anthropological and anatomical works held in the library of the Gandan Monastery in what is now Ulan Bator, Mongolia's Capital city. (Short, 2003)<br />
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Author of \&quot;The Hunt for Bigfoot,\&quot; Lisa A. Shiel delved into the theories of human evolution, the postulates of alternative histories, the mythology surrounding Bigfoot.. <a href="http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2004/2/emw103559.htm">http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2004/2/emw103559.htm</a><br />
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Ohio: In April&hellip;<br />
The 16th Annual Bigfoot Conference / EXPO <a href="http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiobigfoot/abc.html">http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiobigfoot/abc.html</a> Contact host Don Keating for info: <a href="mailto:eobic@yahoo.com">eobic@yahoo.com</a><br />
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In Pennsylvania:<br />
September 25, Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society announcing the first 4 speakers confirmed to speak for the 6th Annual East Coast Bigfoot Conference. Mike Frizzell; Director of the Enigma Project from Maryland; Travis McHenry; Founder of the Paranormal Research Response team from Norfolk, Va; Don Keating; Director of the Eastern Ohio Bigfoot Investigation Center from Newcomerstown Ohio; Eric Altman; Director of the Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society from Jeannette Pennsylvania. The conference will be held at Pitzers Townhouse 101 S. 5th Street Jeannette, PA; More info: <a href="http://www.pabigfootsociety.com">http://www.pabigfootsociety.com</a> or telephone the PBS at 724- 374-5555<br />
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BRAZOS Valley museum features Bigfoot exhibit including a life-size replica of Bigfoot, photographs, footprint casts, films, books and newspaper articles. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/2s9zr">http://tinyurl.com/2s9zr</a><br />
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<a href="http://skookumquest.com/sasquatch/skookum_overview.htm">http://skookumquest.com/sasquatch/skookum_overview.htm</a> Introducing the Skookum website<br />
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Man calls for law to protect Bigfoot<br />
Capital News 9; Whitehall is known as the birthplace of the US Navy, but if one man gets his way, it may soon add \&quot;Protector of Bigfoot\&quot; to its resume.<br />
<a href="http://www.capitalnews9.com/content/headlines/?ArID=W396&amp;SecID=3">http://www.capitalnews9.com/content/headlines/?ArID=W396&amp;SecID=3</a><br />
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M.K.Davis Benton, Ms., writes that he has some more measurements of the Patterson creature's dimensions here: <a href="http://www.geocities.com/mkd55bigfoot/closemeasure.html?1076034976234">http://www.geocities.com/mkd55bigfoot/closemeasure.html?1076034976234</a> The measurements are based upon a an enlargement performed by Scott McClean. Using the red filtered file from a scan by NASI that Davis sent McClean, he merged it with the same frame in full color. The color frame was not sharp, but it lent it's color to the final photo. The red filtered NASI image lent its sharpness to the final image. The result was a sharp image that was full color. Its density was sufficient that it survived an enlargement to the full life size of six foot seven or so inches. There was no stretching or skewing of the image as it was enlarged. The aspect ratio was maintained. So, when the correct height was attained the correct dimensions in other aspects were attained also. This makes the measurements very close to accurate. With a 10.5-inch bicep, measured across the arm at the widest, in two dimensions, the creature would have to be reduced to between 3 and 4 ft to get an arm measurement close to mine at 5.8 inches across. So, you can see that the measurements clearly show that the build of the creature is very beyond the scope of human. Information continues to pour from this photograph. M.K.Davis , Benton Ms.<br />
Davis can be reached at: <a href="mailto:mdcbbad@cableone.net">mdcbbad@cableone.net</a><br />
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\&quot;Footprints of Paleothic Man Found on Cheju Island\&quot; By Han Eun-jung <a href="http://times.hankooki.com/lpage/200402/kt2004020615200010440.htm">http://times.hankooki.com/lpage/200402/kt2004020615200010440.htm</a> and a similar article dated Feb 6, 2004 Seoul, Korea &copy; AFP- Fossilized footprints from Stone Age men have been discovered for the first time in Asia in South Korea, cultural authorities said Friday. Some 100 detailed footprints from the Paleolithic Age, which dates back 50,000 years, were found on the southern coast of the southern island of Jeju last October, the Cultural Properties Administration said. This is first discovery of Paleolithic men's fossilized footprints in Asia and the world's seventh, according to officials of the Cultural Properties Administration. The six other countries where they were found are Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, Italy, France and Chile. The footprints, which were found on sedimentary rocks composed of volcano ashes, were highly detailed and were complete with heels, medial arches and balls. Their lengths were between 21 and 25 centimeters (8.4-10 inches). Also preserved on the rocks were the footprints of elephants, horses and deer and tracks of birds, fish, mollusks and sea plants. \&quot;These priceless relics testify that Stone Age men inhabited Jeju and enable us to surmise the physical features of our Paleolithic ancestors,\&quot; said Archeologist Kim Jeong-Yul, who led the discovery. The Cultural Properties Administration has declared the site as a national treasure and cordoned it off.<br />
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\&quot;Species of monkey thought extinct may be swinging through trees in Africa \&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.cp.org/english/online/full/science/040206/g020612A.html">http://www.cp.org/english/online/full/science/040206/g020612A.html</a> and -</p>

<p>More on the Kennewick man:<br />
<a href="http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/159408_kennewickman05.html">http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/159408_kennewickman05.html</a><br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/10/2004 10:54 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (10 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>[Ok, I wrote to the Ask Bob email link and asked just a few questions, Sasquatch Population Estimates, the Sasquatch Fear Feeling theories, and Would He Come to This Place and Chat? lol]</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/12/2004 11:59 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (11 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>[Okay Pholks, I'm looking for about maybe ten to fifteen more Good Questions to \&quot;Ask Bob\&quot; Gimlin. Email me via my profile, which is also an interesting read in itself. If he does'nt have questions asked of him there might not be an interveiw!</p>

<p>Who's Bob Gimlin? OMG!! jk. He's the man who was actually With Roger Patterson during the filming of the Bluff Creek female Sasquatch and recognized internationally as a leading top-notch Sasquatch Researcher! (Just to name off a few qualifying traits) Seems a darn good reason and excellent opportunity to capitalise on, right? RIGHT! Well, as it's Right... then WRITE!</p>

<p>All questions will be screened by me and if they're mocking, harassing, BS emails I'll vigorously delete them with a grin on my grill that'd scare you in person, lol, heh. BUt if they're good questions, and I'm fairly certain 98% of them will be, then I'll forward them to a friend of Bob's to be a part of his Interveiw! I'm sure all questions asked will be answered in a future issuance of this newsletter, and of course by extension, to Us phine pholks. Now are'nt you glad you came here?] :D</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/24/2004 11:59 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (12 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>[Damn I think the Gimlin Interveiw thing got cancelled! Or at least it's gonna take a bit longer...., read on.]</p>

<p>Subject: Newsletter</p>

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Readers, This blurb below has been widely distributed, I wasn't going to give Greg Long and Kal Korff's new book debunking the Patterson-Gimlin Film the time of day, but changed my mind considering you will hear about it anyway. So, here we go again, listen to the program listed below and you be the judge...</p>

<p>From: Kal Korff   -</p>

<p>To: <a href="mailto:info@bigfootencounters.com">info@bigfootencounters.com</a></p>

<p>Subject: World Famous 1967<br />
\&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; Film to be EXPOSED as a HOAX on<br />
Jeff Rense Program March 1, 2004</p>

<p>HEAR THE BROADCAST ON THE INTERNET MARCH 1, 2004 <a href="http://www.soundwaves2000.com/rense/livestreaming.asp">http://www.soundwaves2000.com/rense/livestreaming.asp</a> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   World Famous 1967 Roger Patterson \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; Film to be EXPOSED as a HOAX on The Jeff Rense Program - March 1, 2004 The world famous Roger Patterson 'Bigfoot' film, taken in 1967 at Bluff, Creek, California, which has baffled scores of scientists and skeptics alike for nearly 40 years, will finally be proven to be a HOAX. This new, stunning evidence will be revealed on nationally- syndicated Jeff Rense Program Monday, March 1, 2004, 7-10pm Pacific Standard Time. Jeff Rense is heard on over 100 stations in the US and also broadcast around the world online. Listeners can also log onto the Internet and click on this URL: <a href="http://www.soundwaves2000.com/rense/livestreaming.asp">http://www.soundwaves2000.com/rense/livestreaming.asp</a>   to hear the live, three hour broadcast at no charge. \&quot;I am looking forward to hearing this remarkably important new evidence which is promised to, at long last, bring in a final verdict on the Patterson Bigfoot film controversy. The public has a right to the know the facts, and I am expecting some shocking and surprising new information and details.\&quot; said Rense, host of the popular program known for its hard-hitting journalism. The Jeff Rense Program exclusive three hour feature story will be truly historic and definitive, and features the following guests:<br />
1) Kal Korff, - Internationally-known Author, Broadcaster, and Prague-based Investigative Journalist, who has written the Foreword for the explosive new book, The Making of Bigfoot: The Inside Story, which blows open the Patterson Bigfoot case. Korff will discuss the secret investigation that was launched years ago that finally broke the Patterson case, plus other projects that will affect the public that are coming up.<br />
2) Joining Kal Korff on the program will also be Executive Television Producer Robert C. Kiviat, President of Kiviat Productions, best known for his highly-rated Fox network TV specials such as Alien Autopsy: Fact or Fiction?, and World's Greatest Hoaxes: Secrets Finally Revealed, which first began to crack open the Bigfoot hoax. Kiviat will talk about the development of his TV special and efforts to bring the expose to the airwaves.<br />
3) Also featured on the Rense Program will be Greg Long, author of the historic, new expose book, 'The Making of Bigfoot,' which rips open the legend of the Patterson film. Long will present and document his exclusive, hard-boiled evidence that proves the case is a fraud. The HIGHLIGHT of the program is truly an historic event: author Greg Long will also have with him a surprise, 'mystery' guest - THE VERY MAN WHO ACTUALLY WORE THE BIGFOOT SUIT IN THE PATTERSON FILM HOAX. His name and identity will finally be revealed, and he will talk live for the first time ever in public. 4) The final segment of the The Jeff Rense Program will feature Prague- based Czech Broadcaster and Journalist, Michaela Kocis, author of the exclusive newspaper expose about the breakthrough book and the solving of the Patterson film hoax. Says host Jeff Rense, \&quot;The Patterson film is considered by many to be the single, greatest piece of hard evidence for the reality of a Bigfoot-like creature. On March 1, 2004, this particular, historic piece of evidence is promised to be laid to rest.\&quot; \&quot;It is critically-important to expose fraudulent cases whenever possible. Not only will the man who reportedly wore the costume give his testimony but a number of other revelations are promised as well, including learning the identity of the man who allegedly made and sold the costume to Patterson for the film. This program promises to be a blockbuster.\&quot;<br />
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CONTACT INFORMATION: The Jeff Rense Program 800 876-4123 - Website - <a href="http://www.rense.com">http://www.rense.com</a> - Email <a href="mailto:jr@rense.com">jr@rense.com</a> Talk Radio Network<br />
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More terminology from the database&hellip;.<br />
Maiat lati<br />
Comox Indian terminology descriptively used to denote a life form known by others as the creature called `sasquatch&acute; - - The Comox, a group inhabited the Saanich Peninsula on Vancouver Island extending down its east side as far as Cordova Bay. The Cowichan-Nanaimo group inhabited Mill Bay to Qualicum, and from Qualicum northward the fourth group, the Comox Indians, who abutted the Kwakiutl (Kwakwaka&acute;wakw) Indians about Campbell River interchanging and absorbing many of the various customs. Many of the white man interpretations of native terms and traditions vary. First Nation customs were not always unique to one tribe but were common among neighboring tribes.<br />
References:<br />
Boas, Dr. Franz, Ph.D., was an ethnologist best known for his work with the Kwakiutl Indians and other indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest.<br />
_____1933 \&quot;Notes on the Chinook Jargon\&quot; (Language) 9:208-13. _____1947 \&quot;American Indian Linguistics\&quot; # 67 in the archives of American Philosophical Society: Franz Boas Collection _____1969 \&quot;Folktales of the Salishan and Sahaptin Tribes\&quot; _____Vol. II of the Columbia University Contributions to Anthropology: \&quot;The Kwakiutl Tales\&quot; (Kwakwaka'wakw)<br />
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A reader passes this information along: \&quot; The very hard to find classic documentaries/movies from the mid 1970's \&quot;Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot\&quot; &amp; \&quot;The Mysterious Monsters\&quot; (hosted by Peter Graves) and the tv-movie Snowbeast with Bo Svenson are available on DVD and video from Bijouflix. I have purchased both directly from their website. Great customer service too. Their website to order is : <a href="http://www.bijouflix.com">http://www.bijouflix.com</a><br />
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Scott Herriott's second documentary is available at <a href="http://www.walkpct.com">http://www.walkpct.com</a><br />
He spent 6 long months schlepping up and down the Western U.S. interviewing those intrepid/insane souls who decide to walk all the way from Mexico to Canada via the Pacific Crest Trail. Yes, he got blisters. Yes, he got incredibly beautiful footage. Yes, he found a guy who thought he encountered a Sasquatch.   Obviously, this documentary has it all. Enjoy.<br />
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Genre cast steps up for Bigfoot film ABOMINABLE <a href="http://www.fangoria.com/news_article.php?id=64">http://www.fangoria.com/news_article.php?id=64</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id==ns99994666">http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id==ns99994666</a><br />
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Bigfoot Hide Away Bed and Breakfast advertises faked photographs of bigfoot in Castle Rock, WA.<br />
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<p>[So I think my branch of research is going to lose some credibility and alot of enthusiasm from people, fine, all well and good, cause I don't need the competition, LOL!]</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/27/2004 11:41 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (13 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>Well, I get Bobbie's newletter too have have saved a lot of them.  Let me know if you want any, Mant, and will send.</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/27/2004 3:30 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (14 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>[Cool, I thought this'd be a way to expose her news to a larger audience for those who don't want to subscribe for personal reasons etc, if you have any back issues that'd be great, and do you know her? Maybe we could invite her here to let her know everything's on the up and up.]</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/29/2004 3:27 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (15 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>I'll mail you my back issues for you to look at....but no, I've never met the lady or had any internet contact with her at all.</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/4/2004 5:16 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (16 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>[OH cool! a special message from JOhn Greene!]</p>

<p>[Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 75<br />
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A _special message_ from John Green:<br />
                        Maybe it's time for a history lesson before the last available witness, which I seem to be, passes on.<br />
                        The tracks that were observed in the Bluff Creek drainage in northern California in the 1950's are not just another set of tracks that can easily be set aside as something tainted by claims of fakery while other tracks are still presumed to be genuine. They are the base layer of the bedrock on which the whole investigation is founded.<br />
                        Their importance goes far beyond the fact that they started the process of bringing the subject to widespread public attention and saddled it with the ridicule-prone name of \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot;.<br />
                        For all the books and websites and investigating organizations this subject has spawned and the huge public following it now has, it still involves only two facts that cannot be contested. One is that thousands of people claim to have encountered huge, hair-covered bipedal primates. The other is that something makes huge, humanlike footprints.<br />
                        Of all the reported encounters, in only one case is there a backing of solid photographic evidence. That evidence comes from Bluff Creek<br />
                        Far more tracks have been seen and cast and photographed at Bluff Creek than anywhere else.<br />
                        Repeated observations of tracks of identifiable individuals have been documented at Bluff Creek far more than anywhere else.<br />
                        The tracks at Bluff Creek have been investigated more thoroughly and by more people and over a longer period than anywhere else.<br />
                        More top-quality casts and photographs of tracks have been made at Bluff Creek than anywhere else.<br />
                        The tracks at Bluff Creek appeared at a time and place when and where there was no knowledge of anything to imitate, circumstances that can never occur again.<br />
                        The Bluff Creek tracks started the life-long quests of Bob Titmus, who found more solid evidence than anyone else, and Roger Patterson, who took the only good movie.<br />
                          Like most British Columbians, I grew up familiar with stories of Sasquatch giants I and had begun to investigate them seriously before Jerry Crew made his famous cast, but it was at Bluff Creek that I first saw that the huge tracks are real, and trying to establish what makes them is what I have been doing ever since.<br />
                        For those whose familiarity with this subject may not go back that far, a few facts:<br />
                        The big tracks started appearing overnight where a construction crew was building a road along the west side of the uninhabited Bluff Creek valley in the summer of 1958. They showed up every few days not just in the loose dirt on the road, but also digging deeply into the harder surface of the steep sidehill at places above the road and below it.<br />
                        After some weeks Jerry Crew, a bulldozer operator, got from a taxidermist friend, Bob Titmus, instructions and material to make a cast of one of the prints. A picture of Jerry holding the cast appeared in a newspaper in Eureka, and went out on the wire all over the continent. With it was a story in which the name \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; was first published. .<br />
                        On seeing the picture in a Canadian newspaper I immediately drove to Bluff Creek to investigate, saw a few old but impressive tracks, talked to Jerry Crew, Bob Titmus and other witnesses and inspected the terrain the tracks traversed, on and off the road. Those tracks were roughly 16 inches long and matched very closely a tracing I had of a cast of one of the tracks found at the scene of a sasquatch sighting report in British Columbia in 1941.<br />
                      A few weeks later I got a letter from Bob Titmus saying that he and another man had found and cast distinctly different tracks, roughly 15 inches long, on a sandbar in the creek below where the road crew was working I immediately returned to Bluff Creek and saw for myself that these new tracks were impressed about an inch deep in damp sand packed so hard that my own prints hardly marked it and that they were in a situation where the use of any sort of machinery to make them appeared to be impossible.<br />
                        It is carvings of those tracks, not the 16-inch \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; tracks that a nephew of Ray Wallace has displayed in photographs. They are fitted with straps so they can be walked on like snowshoes, but like snowshoes there is no way that human weight could impress them deeply into hard material.<br />
                        In the next year and a half I was back at Bluff Creek several more times, spending about six weeks in all, and saw the 15\&quot; tracks in three more locations and also a third type of tracks, about 14\&quot; long, in another location east of Bluff Creek.<br />
                        I never saw the 16\&quot; track again at Bluff Creek but did see tracks that resembled it farther south at Hyampom in 1963. It was also reported seen frequently in 1963 and 1964 when logging was going on in the Bluff Creek valley, and Roger Patterson made a good cast of it there in 1964 The 15\&quot; tracks were also repeatedly seen, and were photographed and cast by a number of people in that period. Sometimes they were was accompanied by tracks roughly 13\&quot;, and Rene Dahinden and I saw those tracks together in three different places at Bluff Creek in 1967, in one instance being able to study hundreds of both tracks.<br />
Later in 1967 Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin went to Bluff Creek, because of the tracks Rene and I had seen, and not only got a movie of the creature but watched it making tracks which they later cast. These tracks were also approximately 14\&quot;. If it is the same as the 14\&quot; from years before then there are at least four distinct tracks that have been observed at Bluff Creek, if it is different then there are five. There is also a 12\&quot; track usually discounted because it is within human range. For all of these, while they remain recognizable as individuals, there is a considerable range of shapes, toe positions, length of stride, etc., conforming to slopes, obstacles and other influences.<br />
Those are the Bluff Creek tracks that I know about. Over the years there were, of course, far more that I didn't see; many other people who investigated them; hundreds who went just to see for themselves after being told about them, and some who reported coming on them far from any road when they were timber cruising or road locating.<br />
Ray Wallace is connected to all this in only two ways that have been established. The men who first reported the 16\&quot; tracks were his employees, and it was the Bluff Creek events that started him on his long career, mainly after he moved to Washington, of producing and trying to sell crudely-faked track casts and photographs and telling outrageous whoppers about his adventures with \&quot;Bigfoots.\&quot;<br />
                        Ray wasn't around any of the times I went to Bluff Creek and I never met him, but I was told right from the beginning of his reputation as a practical joker and yarn spinner, the latter being was amply confirmed when he phoned me and wrote letters to me over the years.<br />
There were people in California, of course, who were sure the footprints had to be faked, and some of them fingered Ray Wallace as the person they \&quot;knew\&quot; had done it, but I have outlined the massive task that would have been involved, and no evidence was ever brought forward of any way that anyone could have done it.<br />
A magazine publisher in the East, who may not even have known that Ray had moved away before most of the events took place, pronounced a few years ago that the people who investigated at Bluff Creek were blind fools and that Ray had faked all the tracks. He also proclaimed that Ray Wallace had told Roger Patterson just where to go to get his movie. He knew that because Ray wrote and told him so. By accident or design it was this man whose comments were sought by a Seattle reporter when Ray's son announced after his death that Ray had told the family he had done the deed. Maybe Ray did tell them that, but it was a claim he never made in public, so he never risked being been called on to prove that he could do it.<br />
And whether the fault lies with Ray or with the next generation, the photographs they displayed indicate members of the Wallace family today don't even know what the original \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; tracks looked like.<br />
                        It is that sort of \&quot;evidence\&quot; that started a media storm in which the story grew and twisted until the world was told that not just all of the footprints, but also the Patterson movie, were fakes produced by Ray Wallace.<br />
And it is on that basis that people, some of whom even claim to take this subject seriously and continue to accept far less well-tested evidence, are now using the term \&quot;the Wallace tracks.\&quot; They aren't Wallace tracks, they are the Bluff Creek tracks.<br />
Maybe I've lived too long, I don't yet have a grave to roll over in.</p>

<p>John Green<br />
Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia Canada December 13, 2002<br />
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<p>[And I'd better Email Bobbie Short before posting anymore of these. I just read at the bottom that this newsletter is not to be forwarded or reprinted onto any message board without expressed permission. Yep, that's right, I could be in trouble..., So I'm taking a break from this until I get word from Bobbie Short on a yes or no frequency. But big ty to Ella for the back issues, got some catching up to do and there's too much good info to collect dust, but chickenbutt me has to be on the safe side, so the rest is TBA, to be announced.]</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/19/2004 10:28 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (17 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>[Alrighty!!! Big thanks to Ella Howard and Bobbie Short for the reprints then the permission to reprint them phorm all of you here. :D Part of the old S.E.C.T. mission is heightening public awareness. So, Whew, I got alot to relay so with out further delay let us deesplay these toooooday:]</p>

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Subject: Fw: [Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 59 June 22, 2002<br />
..am sending you the last three issues to let you catch up, again welcome aboard....<br />
Bobbie<br />
You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed by filling out the form provided at <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com</a> To     - - - - -<br />
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  Today in TEXAS- Saturday June 22, 2002<br />
    The Southern Crypto Conference starts Saturday June 22 at 11 a.m. with people coming in to check out booths, buy books, art., etc. The seminars begin at 1 p.m and it will be over around 6.<br />
    Email Chester Moore: <a href="mailto:cmoorehunt@gt.rr.com">cmoorehunt@gt.rr.com</a><br />
    It will be at the Holiday Inn Conroe,<br />
    Texas on Interstate 45. Conroe is 35 miles north of Houston and 45 runs up to Dallas. Address: 1601 I-45 S., Conroe TX 77301 Tel: 409 756-8941 - Fax: 409 756-8984<br />
    Related news article:<br />
    <a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/articles/moore.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/articles/moore.htm</a><br />
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    IOWA HAPPENINGS: &copy; The Sasquatch Report Issue #84 March 1997<br />
    - Courtesy Tim Olson. The broken link in newsletter #58 was a hurried typo. Apologies...Corrected link is: <a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/sbs/iowahappens.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/sbs/iowahappens.htm</a><br />
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    FATE Magazine, June 2002 -\&quot;Back to Bluff Creek\&quot; By Daniel Perez <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/fatejune2002.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/fatejune2002.htm</a> Article courtesy Jim Pomaville<br />
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    Newspaper article, June 2002 Sappho, Washington \&quot;Olympic Peninsula man reports Bigfoot sighting Police find no sign of the creature \&quot;<br />
    <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/sappho.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/sappho.htm</a><br />
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  Newspaper Article: June 17, 2002<br />
    Has bigfoot ever been sighted in region? <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bristolVA.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bristolVA.htm</a><br />
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    <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/seattletimes1924.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/seattletimes1924.htm</a> article courtesy Dave Ayotte<br />
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  1989 Article:<br />
    Claim Jumpers, Dreams, Fortunes Lost and Found <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/curry.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/curry.htm</a> Credit Source, Tim Olson<br />
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    \&quot;Bigfoot trap snares only tourists\&quot; - Courtesy Tim Olson <a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/articles/applegate.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/articles/applegate.htm</a><br />
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    Readers wrote in response to last newsletter # 58<br />
    Re: 1993 Minor Joe at Shasta Caverns<br />
    My daughter has worked at Shasta Caverns and Joe still works there....She has seen something very large barreling down the ravine just below the cavern entrance...two tourist saw it also and attempted pictures... never got copies or correspondence regarding the photos... Candy Hudgen bludgenhudgen@...<br />
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    Re: Referencing issue #58 James W., writes: The new article by Dick Kirkpatrick, National Wildlife Magazine, 1968 is a good one and brings up several interesting points that have either been lost or overlooked (or worse, purposely ignored) in developing a full historical picture of Sasquatch and all the mysterious happenings that surround this subject. The story of Carter disappearing in Ape Canyon is part of the potential history of Sasquatch activity in North America, yet why are we just now hearing about the \&quot;two guards who were mysteriously killed by being slammed to the ground?\&quot; I would love to hear more detail about that story and any corroboration for it in any publication of the day, and also the \&quot;mysterious happenings - and as many as a dozen unsolved killings\&quot; in the valley at the Laird and South Nahanni Rivers at the southern end of the Mackenzie Range - that's some pretty specific data. What is the source of this author's information?? I don't mean to be ghoulish and focus upon the few possible \&quot;Possible Bigfoot Fatalities\&quot;, but I've often thought that that is an underdeveloped area of the whole picture. Despite the \&quot;friendly forest brothers\&quot; viewpoint held by many, any animal of this size and with it's purported social structures, etc, would be a bit more aggressively territorial than is usually portrayed. Meaning that out of all the encounters and sightings, there have to be at least a couple that have ended poorly going both ways - we've heard about a couple of good shots from the human side, I'm sure there are equally a couple from Sasquatch's side and this story finally seems to provide some basis in fact for my hunch.<br />
    I would appreciate any additional data you may have on the subject. Just for some<br />
    additional info, a few years ago I spoke with two fellows who run a night vision supply store, and they stated that they have sold more devices than you would guess to folks looking for Bigfoot. Well these two guys went out on an expedition with a group of researchers in northern Louisiana, near Fouke Arkansas, and although they did not see anything definitive in the night vision scopes, at one point one of them saw something large and low to the ground crawling up on them through the low growth, which then shrieked at them so loud they all dropped their gear and ran for it! His comment to me was \&quot;Man, this thing was pissed, whatever it was, and it was big too, to move that much air! These guys that go out there thinking they are going to kill or capture one of these whatever-they-ares are flat nuts...Someone is going to get hurt bad or killed!!\&quot; My point is, I think it's already happened several times in the mists of the past, and we just need to understand this element of the behavior and add it to our data regarding this phenomenal creature. Thanks again for any thoughts or help you may have, James<br />
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    I wish to remain anonymous, so do NOT use my name. If you need to use a name, you can use my screen name, \&quot;Tayau\&quot;.<br />
    I came across the following passage in a book called \&quot;Source Material for the Social and Ceremonial Life of the Choctaw Indians\&quot;.<br />
    It was written by one of the early experts on Southeastern American Indians, John R. Swanton. It was published as a Smithsonian Institution Bureau of American Ethnology Bulletin, #103. The citation for the article, which Swanton quoted verbatim, appears at the end of the paragraph. This legend may have been the Choctaws' explanation for what is often reported now as typical Bigfoot behavior. Similar legends occur amongst other Eastern Indians.<br />
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    The Choctaws in Mississippi say that there is a little man, about two feet high, that dwells in the thick woods and is solitary in his habits. This little sprite or hobgoblin is called by the Choctaws as<br />
    Bohpoli, or Kowi anukasha, both names being used indifferently or synonymously. The translation of Bohpoli is the \&quot;Thrower\&quot;. The translation of Kowi anukasha is \&quot;The one who stays in the woods,\&quot; or, to give a more concise translation, \&quot;Forest-dweller.\&quot; Bohpoli is represented as being somewhat sportive and mischievous but not malicious in his nature. The Choctaws say that he often playfully throws sticks and stones at the people. Every mysterious noise heard in the woods, whether by day or night, they ascribe to Bohpoli. He takes special pleasure, they say, in striking the pine trees. A young Indian once told me that one night, whilst camped in the woods, he was awakened out of a deep sleep by a loud noise made on a pine tree by Bohpoli. Bohpoli, or Kowi anukasha, is never seen by the common Choctaws.<br />
    The Choctaw prophets and doctors, however, claim the power of seeing him and of holding communication with him. The Indian doctors say that Bohpoli assists them in the manufacture of their medicines. Most Choctaws say or think that there is but one Bohpoli. In the opinion of others there may be more than one. Henry S. Halbert - \&quot;The Choctaw Robin Goodfellow\&quot; American Antiquarian, Vol. xvii, p. 157, Chicago, 1895<br />
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    From the same anonymous reader: \&quot;Tayau\&quot;.<br />
    I found the following passage in a book called \&quot;Charlevoix's Louisiana\&quot;. It's from the journal of Pierre Fran&ccedil;ois-Xavier de Charlevoix, SJ, a French Jesuit and explorer. Though he did not have a \&quot;true\&quot; sighting, there's enough here to make me wonder if a bigfoot type creature was behind it. If so, then by my account this would be the earliest known report of such a creature in North America. The area around Natchez, Mississippi in this day still brings forth reports of bigfoot type creatures. That a wolf was behind this report seems highly unlikely. Wolves were not common to the area and hardly match up with the characteristics described herein.<br />
    \&quot;The first night I lay in the settlement, there happened a great alarm about nine o'clock in the evening; upon asking the reason of it, I was told there was, in the neighborhood, a beast of an unknown species, of an extraordinary bulk, and whose cry did not in the least resemble that of any known animal. Nobody however could say he had seen it, and they formed a judgment of its size entirely from its strength: it had already carried off some sheep and calves, and worried some cows. I told those who gave me this account, that an estranged wolf might very well have done all this, and that, as to its cry, people were deceived in these matters every day. I could persuade nobody, they still would have it that it was some monstrous beast. It was heard again, and every one ran out armed with what he could find, but it was to no purpose.\&quot;<br />
    Pierre Fran&ccedil;ois-Xavier de Charlevoix, SJ Letter Thirtieth, At the Natchez, December 25, 1721 \&quot;Histoire et Description Generale de la Nouvelle France avec le Journal Historique d'un Voyage fait par du Roi dans l'Amerique Septentrionale\&quot;<br />
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  Cryptozoology<br />
    Fran&ccedil;ois-Xavier Pelletier's \&quot; Homme Nature\&quot; website in French <a href="http://www.homme-nature.com">http://www.homme-nature.com</a><br />
    In English:<br />
    <a href="http://perso.wanadoo.fr/homme.nature/English/page2E.htm">http://perso.wanadoo.fr/homme.nature/English/page2E.htm</a><br />
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    \&quot;Adventures into the Unknown\&quot; Stan Grist's page El Mono Grande or De loy's Ape<br />
    <a href="http://www.stangrist.com/mono.htmhttp://www.stangrist.com/mono.htm">http://www.stangrist.com/mono.htmhttp://www.stangrist.com/mono.htm</a><br />
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  1890 -Wyoming<br />
    Both father and son had gone out on a hunting expedition. My Grandfather was an avid hunter back in the Ukraine, Austria and Hungary and at times would go hunting for food for several people of the town. He and his son had left long before sunrise to get to the woods some 10 miles outside of town. However a snow during the night had occurred and slowed them down. They had reached the woods and for 5 hours had not seen so much as a chipmunk. So they started back for town disappointed. Upon leaving the woods there was an open field with a few fallen trees here and there left by lumber cutters. My grandfather had soon recalled that he left his canteen and ran back for it. In the meantime my grandfather had leaned on a tree and began to light his pipe when the fallen tree had begun to rock. He quickly jumped off of it and looked. For a second he saw nothing but then from the other side of the tree at the far end, about 15 feet away, stood a \&quot;large hairy man that had no clothing on\&quot;. About 7 feet tall with hair that was black with grey in it as well. The face was black as coal and looked just like a man's face with a small mouth. His hands were huge and his --was \&quot;very large\&quot;. The being was looking at the tree like he had lost something under it. GGrand dad was shocked and dropped his pipe on the log. This got the \&quot;man's\&quot; attention. My GGrand dad had bent down and picked up the pipe. \&quot;He\&quot; seemed curious so in broken English GGrand dad offered it to him holding it out, still scared because of the height and look of \&quot;him\&quot;. The creature looked at the pipe then to the tree and let out a cry \&quot;that sounded so horrid that only the devil could make\&quot;. My GGrand dad panicked and started screaming out in Ukrainian. He then bolted for his gun that was now on the ground in the snow. The creature started to walk fast towards the other end of the woods. The 15 year old had got there and asked what was wrong. GGrand dad was gibbering in Ukrainian and pointing. They looked to see \&quot;him\&quot; (the creature) practically at the edge of the wood. Then another one came out of the wood, slightly smaller with hair \&quot;the color of a brick\&quot;. They both looked back and walked at the edge of the woods for a few minutes<br />
before they merged into it. At home, they poke nothing about it except to each other. But for weeks they both had nightmares.<br />
    Two months later, still scared they moved away. Soon the story was released to the family and my grandfather often told it to my brothers and me. Never did the story change and my grandfather would never tell us such a fanciful story to scare us unless it truly happened. When he did tell us his hair would stand on end and his hand and knee would shake. Neither would tell outsiders this story for fear of ridicule. It was always of their opinion that \&quot;he, the creature\&quot; was looking for a mouse that ran under the log, being there was tiny tracks long with huge tracks of the beings. \&quot;I must have made it lose its prey and that is why it yelled out. They never measured the tracks because of fear and no ruler (who takes a ruler hunting?) The tracks were huge, bigger than my GGrand dad's feet size 10 &frac12;. Originally they thought of it in fear but later on in life they felt sorry for disturbing it. \&quot;If I ever did see it again, not that I want to, I would give it the food that it lost. I don't think it would hurt me. If it wanted to hurt me, it could have.\&quot; This story to the best of my knowledge is true. Make of it as you wish. (For those interested, the canteen was never found. They never went hunting again after that time and after moving my GGrand dad became a butcher.) Credit Oklahoma Monkeychasers Bob Bryan<br />
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  Humboldt County California<br />
    In the Humboldt County Collection of the library of Humboldt State College, Arcata, California, is a small booklet titled \&quot;The Hermit of Siskiyou.\&quot; Written by<br />
    L. W. Musick, it was \&quot;published from the office of The Crescent City News in 1896. In it, on pages 79-80, the following story of interest was found.<br />
    \&quot;A Del Norte Record correspondent, writing from Happy Camp, Siskiyou County, California on January 2, 1886 published this story: \&quot;I do not remember to have seen any reference to the Wild Man which haunts this part of the country, so I shall allude to him briefly. Not a great while since, Mr. Jack Dover, one of our most trustworthy citizens, while hunting saw an object standing one hundred and fifty yard from him picking berries or tender shoots from the bushes. The thing was of gigantic size - about seven feet high - with a bulldog head, short ears and long hair; it was also furnished with a beard, and was free from hair on such parts of its body as is common among men. Its voice was shrill, or soprano, and very human, like that of a woman in great fear. Mr. Dover could not see its footprints as it walked on hard soil. He aimed his gun at the animal, or whatever it is, several times, but because it was so human would not shoot. The range of the curiosity is between Marble Mountain and the vicinity of Happy Camp. A number of people have seen it and all agree in their descriptions except some make it taller than others. It is apparently herbivorous and makes winter quarters in some of the caves of Marble Mountain.\&quot;<br />
    The book, \&quot;The Hermit of Siskiyou\&quot; records this encounter with the bigfoot-like creature described in `human&acute; terms. The only discrepancy between this account and the usual Bigfoot reports seems to be where it says the creature \&quot;was free from hair on such parts of its body as is common among men.\&quot; Everything else agrees even the reluctance of the hunter to shoot it because the Sasquatch looked far too human to shoot and kill. Even though there are many reports equating this creature with human attributes, the ape theory evolved heavily in print in the 1990's. Credit story: Jim McClarin.<br />
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  \&quot;Homins\&quot;<br />
    <a href="http://www.angelfire.com/bc2/cryptodominion/homins.html">http://www.angelfire.com/bc2/cryptodominion/homins.html</a><br />
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  Bigfoot/Sasquatch Public Meetings: 2002<br />
    Look left frame under \&quot;Bigfoot Events\&quot; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">www.bigfootencounters.com</a> for the details and speaker list.<br />
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<p>[Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 60 July 3, 2002</p>

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Note: Through the summer months, this newsletter may not always<br />
be generated weekly, especially in July and August. No newsletter over July 4th holiday weekend. It will pick up again in the fall. Have a great summer...<br />
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Here is a fascinating prospect I hope Peter Byrne will check out while he is in the UK. This specimen is preserved in the Museum of the Asiatic Society of London...(Cotswolds) and if you'll note, is not entirely descriptive of an orangutan or orang behavior. It will be interesting to see what he finds. Article credit Bill Dranginis by way of Ray Crowe.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/asiatic_society.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/asiatic_society.htm</a><br />
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The BBC's \&quot;Weird Nature\&quot; website.<br />
<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/weird/big6/orang_pendek/1.shtml">http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/weird/big6/orang_pendek/1.shtml</a><br />
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Mike Jay wrote Ray Crowe about a book titled: \&quot;SAS-Secret War in South-East Asia,\&quot; Peter Dickens (Ivy Books, New York, 1992). It tells about British cross-border operations into Borneo during the Malayan Insurgency of the 1960's. Page 62 has a reference to an orangutan, \&quot;as big as the Murut tribesman who met him,\&quot; and a bit later mentions further \&quot;enormous, man-sized\&quot; orangs. Perhaps this info can serve as a partial counter-argument for those who insist our red-haired six-footer can't exist because, \&quot;orangs don't get that big!\&quot;<br />
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Book Review: \&quot;Atlas of the Snowmen\&quot;<br />
Michael Trachtengerts, Ph.D., in Moscow reviews the new Russian hominid book: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/snowman.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/snowman.htm</a><br />
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Letter to Roger Patterson, 1962 re: Neah Bay, Washington <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/neahbay.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/neahbay.htm</a><br />
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Additional newspaper article on Mt. St. Helen's incident in 1924 <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/longview1924.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/longview1924.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;Sasquatch answers are all science to Minnesotan\&quot; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/minnesotan.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/minnesotan.htm</a> Credit Dennis Fenton<br />
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1993 Sightings in Tennessee courtesy Tim Olson <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/tennessee93.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/tennessee93.htm</a><br />
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Eureka, California - 1896 Story from a Lakota Sioux reader <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/1896.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/1896.htm</a><br />
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In a letter to the late Dr. Grover Krantz, a Mrs. S. Edmond Frew of Mimmsburg, Ohio wrote that a friend complained in the 1950's of a creature banging on the farm house at night. Group waited on porch passed midnight and saw 8 to 10 ft bipedal creature covered with fur. They shot at it and it ran through cornfields into the woods. It was tracked for some distance, blood was found. (G.S. Krantz)<br />
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Saga 1974<br />
Indiana, Pennsylvania<br />
Article by the late Ann \&quot;Bobbie\&quot; Slate and Peter Guttilla At dawn, Roger McCracken saw an 8 foot grayish hair covered giant by his garage. Next evening his stepdaughter, Betty Ruffner saw it. Huge, slouched, arched-back with long arms and tremendous stride. On September 13th, Betty and her teen-aged son, Raymond, saw it at night on the back porch and he shot at it twice. He thought he hit it in the leg. It leaped the road and ran into the bushes. They heard screams. `Blood&acute; spots tested and found to be mixture of saliva and juice from apples from barrel on porch. (JG)<br />
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Here are a few more older/brief reports from or published in the Florida region. These are testimony to Florida's long history of unknown bipeds.<br />
From the Yeti Newsletter (no date)<br />
Weedon's Island, near Sarasota Florida<br />
\&quot;Boys reported to have heard something in the morning; returned after breakfast and found 3-toed tracks 21 inches long and a sulphur smell. There were later references to sighting reports at Weedon's Island.<br />
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Also from the Yeti Newsletter dated 1972 - 73 Pinellas Park, Florida<br />
Duane H: Cow killed by creature with footprints like a Sasquatch in swampy area north of Pinellas Park. The thing also hit and bent in the side of a truck. Duane, who lived nearby in St. Petersburg at the time, says cows were killed both years on Brian Derry Road. He investigated, the area had plenty cover.<br />
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White Horse Key, Ten Thousand Islands, Florida Victor Robinson and friend went mullet fishing at midnight low tide. On way back found fresh prints like barefoot human print coming out of water, in semi-circle and back in. Larger than size 11 boot. Stride greater than their reach -spread eagle or doing the splits. Deepest in heel, toes dug in. Estimated length at 18 inches and stride at 4 &frac12; to 5 feet. Location is 20 miles northwest of Everglades City just north of Everglades National Park Gulf coast. (Strasenburg)<br />
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St. Petersburg Times, Florida July 8, 1974 Beaumont County, South Carolina<br />
Story by Red Marston indicated that Duane Poucher and another hunter saw huge tracks at different ends of small island with very heavy brush. Mud tracks twice boot size and very deep; also hard sand tracks 18 inches X 7-9 inches flat. Estimate weight 800 lbs. Hounds refused to follow deer tracks. Later with wife on nearby island saw similar tracks by dock. Came out of creek and disappeared \&quot;into the thickness of the island.\&quot;<br />
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St. Petersburg Times-Floridian March 26, 1972 Fisherman at Bull Key have seen whole families of yetis wading from one island to another in Coya Pelau area.<br />
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The National Tattler, February 24, 1974<br />
Gorgon R. Prescott, Yeti Research Society in St. Petersburg Florida mentioned Mrs. George Kelly and daughter as two people who saw a hairy monster on a farm; saying there may be several families of yeti in area and said there are claims of more than 50 sightings in Hernando County, Brooksville Florida. (John Fuhrmann)<br />
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Phone-in calls to talk show on WFUN in Florida January 1975 One seen in North Georgia. It allegedly walked up to trucker changing a tire in 1975 six miles west of highways 41 &amp; 27. State Trooper found footprints.<br />
Ten years ago (1965) around Tarrytown, man saw 8-footer that appeared \&quot;mangled.\&quot; In another report, a woman hit one on the Florida Turnpike three months ago, or thought she had. Got out and they stared at one another, then she got scared and left. Also a Mr. L. Frank Hudson says commercial fishermen have seen them wading from island to island or swimming in the open Gulf of Mexico.<br />
Then in April of 1975 another phone-in to same radio station reported stories in the Miami Herald of a hairy thing seen eating wild guavas in Hialeah (Miami Lakes) Red Road Florida in the winter of 1962. (G. Strasenburgh)<br />
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That same Mr. L. Frank Hudson mentioned an article in the St. Petersburg Times Floridian, March 26, 1972 Skunk ape supposed to have leaped on the running board for a half mile, looking in the window. He was very heavy, nearly turned the car over, then jumped off and ran into the woods. About 8 ft. tall. This happened in 1942 south of Branford, Florida. (JG)<br />
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And finally, in 1963 several people on a ranch outside Holopaw saw apelike creature running across a field. Prominent cattleman and citrus grower claimed he was in a group that had been within a few feet of it and it was definitely an ape of some kind.<br />
The Orlando, Florida Newspaper on November 20, 1966 reported a hairy, two footed broad monster about five feet tall, threw a tire at Eugene Crosly of Holopaw, Fla. (JG)<br />
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Archeological Coverups? By David H. Childress World Explorers Club - <a href="http://members.tripod.com/Dragonrest/canyon.html">http://members.tripod.com/Dragonrest/canyon.html</a><br />
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Sasquatch artwork from Seattle artist Paul Smith on eBay. <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=?1070613">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=?1070613</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id==ns99992441">http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id==ns99992441</a><br />
\&quot;First picture of secretive carnivore \&quot; 20 June 02 &copy; NewScientist.com news service<br />
\&quot;An African carnivore that has not been spotted for 70 years has been captured on film for the first time, in the Udzungwa Mountains National Park in Tanzania.\&quot;<br />
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Cryptid Search goes hi-tech.. \&quot;Tuning into a deep-sea monster\&quot; <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2002/TECH/science/06/13/bloop/index.html">http://www.cnn.com/2002/TECH/science/06/13/bloop/index.html</a> June 13, 2002 - The \&quot;monster\&quot; sound was heard on a U.S. Navy system to track Soviet subs. LONDON, England -- Scientists have revealed a mysterious recording that they say could be the sound of a giant beast lurking in the depths of the ocean.<br />
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Craig Woolheater sent these links in..FYI <a href="http://www.texasbigfoot.com/tfg2000.html">http://www.texasbigfoot.com/tfg2000.html</a> <a href="http://www.texasbigfoot.com/buffalo_press1.html">http://www.texasbigfoot.com/buffalo_press1.html</a> <a href="http://www.texasbigfoot.com/longview_journal2.html">http://www.texasbigfoot.com/longview_journal2.html</a> <a href="http://www.texasbigfoot.com/longview_journal3.html">http://www.texasbigfoot.com/longview_journal3.html</a> <a href="http://www.texasbigfoot.com/longview_journal1.html">http://www.texasbigfoot.com/longview_journal1.html</a><br />
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Mike Nicholson writes:<br />
Movie Release: \&quot;The Untold\&quot; <a href="mailto:info@untoldthemovie.com">info@untoldthemovie.com</a> The film is now complete and should be released in North America in the next couple of months. We are not sure if it will be a theatrical release or only video and pay TV. Craig Denton<br />
Wilderness Productions INC.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-form/102-9031513-7319314">http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-form/102-9031513-7319314</a><br />
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\&quot;Monsters of the Lumber Jacks\&quot; By Catherine Winter <a href="http://news.mpr.org/features/199708/08_winterc_monsters-m">http://news.mpr.org/features/199708/08_winterc_monsters-m</a><br />
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Here is an interesting new website: Try the Kartoo search engine! Load <a href="http://www.kartoo.com">http://www.kartoo.com</a> Then enter the word \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; upper left and click `ok&acute; ..Innovative and very nice java search!<br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/20/2004 8:05 am <br />
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Subject: Fw: [Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 61 July 26, 2002 issue...<br />
You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed by filling out the form provided at <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com</a> To Unsubscribe:<br />
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Remembering:<br />
Mrs. Vance Orchard. Mary left us July 21, 2002 in Walla Walla, Washington after a long illness. Services: Rosary, Sunday, July 28, at 4 p.m., Herrings Funeral Home; Funeral Mass, July 29, 1 p.m., St. Patrick's Church. Our thoughts are with the Orchard family in their time of loss.<br />
Condolences may be emailed to Vance Orchard's family at: <a href="mailto:orch@bmi.net">orch@bmi.net</a><br />
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Remembering Chinese Professor Jia Lanpo, Doyen of Chinese Archaeology and Mentor to generations of Chinese Prehistorians 1908 -2002<br />
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Dr. Dennis A. Etler, Ph.D., - his personal page: <a href="http://www.chineseprehistory.org/cv.htm">http://www.chineseprehistory.org/cv.htm</a><br />
and Dr. Etler's website: \&quot;Center for the Study of Chinese Prehistory\&quot; <a href="http://www.chineseprehistory.org">http://www.chineseprehistory.org</a><br />
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\&quot;Fossil Evidence for Human Evolution in China by D.A. Etler, Ph.D.\&quot; <a href="http://www.chineseprehistory.org//index.htm">http://www.chineseprehistory.org//index.htm</a><br />
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The 1995 Chinese Yeren report written by the late Dr. Grover S. Krantz, Ph.D.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/krantz_yeren.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/krantz_yeren.htm</a><br />
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Articles: Celebrating in this issue -China's wildman:<br />
\&quot;Bigfoot believed living in China -Yearlong trek yields traces of what some say is undiscovered species &copy; Los Angeles Times <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/yuan.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/yuan.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;On The Trail Of China's Bigfoot\&quot; &copy; Shanghai Star News Agency <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/shanghai.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/shanghai.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;Chinese Hot on the Trail of the Snowman in Shennongjia, Hubei\&quot; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/chinese2.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/chinese2.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;The Chinese Wildman Returns\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/chinese3.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/chinese3.htm</a><br />
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Additional 1997 Hubei newspaper article: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/chinese.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/chinese.htm</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/china2001.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/china2001.htm</a><br />
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And finally, another website info on the Chinese Yeren: <a href="http://www.fortunecity.com/roswell/prophecy/274/bigfootyeren.html">http://www.fortunecity.com/roswell/prophecy/274/bigfootyeren.html</a><br />
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There are other Chinese articles uploaded, LEFT FRAME under \&quot;Newspaper and Magazine articles\&quot;<br />
Scroll down to \&quot;Chinese\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com</a><br />
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Vern Weitzel's website\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://coombs.anu.edu.au/~vern/wildman.html">http://coombs.anu.edu.au/~vern/wildman.html</a><br />
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Qualified readers are encouraged to respond to this letter from Germany. \&quot;Human or Sasquatch footprint?\&quot; Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2002 6:47 AM - Subject: Possible footprint To: Bigfootencounters.com See the letter and photograph of footprint sent to BFRO at <a href="http://www.closerworlds.com/Letter2BFRO.htm">http://www.closerworlds.com/Letter2BFRO.htm</a> The photo has been submitted to various scientific people who can assess whether the print is human or not. Sincerely, Johann Blake <a href="mailto:info@closerworlds.com">info@closerworlds.com</a> Website: <a href="http://www.closerworlds.com">http://www.closerworlds.com</a> Gartenstr. 25<br />
70825 Korntal-M&uuml;nchingen, Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 (0) 711 / 838 5038<br />
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Focus on Human Origins: NATURE.COM<br />
\&quot;Oldest member of human family found\&quot; July 11 2002 New-found skull could sink our current ideas about human evolution. <a href="http://www.nature.com/nsu/020708/020708-12.html">http://www.nature.com/nsu/020708/020708-12.html</a> Great Photo of the scull on Nature -<br />
<a href="http://www.nature.com/nature/ancestor">http://www.nature.com/nature/ancestor</a> and \&quot;Touma&iuml;, face of the deep\&quot; by Henry Gee<br />
Earliest known record of human family turns up in Chad. <a href="http://www.nature.com/nsu/020708/020708-11.html">http://www.nature.com/nsu/020708/020708-11.html</a><br />
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New hominid skull also by reader Henry Gee A 3.5-million-year-old skull is a baffling mosaic of primitive and advanced features. - 22 March 2001<br />
<a href="http://www.nature.com/nsu/010322/010322-8.html">http://www.nature.com/nsu/010322/010322-8.html</a><br />
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\&quot;Man or Gorilla?<br />
Scientist Questions Skull Theory\&quot; by John Chalmers <a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/articles/skull.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/articles/skull.htm</a> and<br />
\&quot;Fossil find of the century may just be a gorilla after all\&quot; Paleontologists at odds over seven million-year-old discovery <a href="http://www.observer.co.uk/international/story/0,6903,755133,00.html">http://www.observer.co.uk/international/story/0,6903,755133,00.html</a><br />
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Dean Reynolds in Oregon requested this 1890 story: \&quot;The Chetco County, Oregon Monster\&quot; - sometimes called the \&quot;Chetco Indian Devil\&quot; is located about 60 miles North of Willow Creek, California across the Cal-Oregon border. <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/creatures/chetco.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/creatures/chetco.htm</a> Article is courtesy Marian Place<br />
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Search Magazine: Modoc County, California 1965 \&quot;The Man who Touched Bigfoot and Native legends\&quot; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends/search.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends/search.htm</a> Article sent in courtesy Tom Cousino.<br />
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In a previous issue of this newsletter we published The Discovery dot Canada \&quot;Bigfoot Lives\&quot; (man-in-a-suit) article quickly recognized as a poor joke. The hoaxer revealed: \&quot;In the skin of the Sasquatch.\&quot; <a href="http://www.exn.ca/Stories/2002/05/29/52.asp">http://www.exn.ca/Stories/2002/05/29/52.asp</a> Slight amusement over remarks left on the poll page, not really worth the time it takes to read, but there for the ultimately bored. <a href="http://exn.ca/poll/poll.asp?pollID=U7">http://exn.ca/poll/poll.asp?pollID=U7</a><br />
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\&quot;Monkey-Man Scare Grips Eastern India\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/hinderstan.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/hinderstan.htm</a> and<br />
\&quot;Child dies as monkey-man sparks panic.\&quot; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/patna_india.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/patna_india.htm</a><br />
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For our new subscribers 'down-under', yes there is an Australian Yowie chat board you may or may not find interesting. Try this: <a href="http://pub19.bravenet.com/forum/show.php?usernum=20583870">http://pub19.bravenet.com/forum/show.php?usernum=20583870</a><br />
Other Chat boards for newbies to peruse: True Seekers Message Forum<br />
<a href="http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/190899">http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/190899</a> and<br />
Gulf Coast Bigfoot Research Org Message Board <a href="http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/23217">http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/23217</a> and<br />
George Karras Sasquatch Northwest Chat Board <a href="http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/28799">http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/28799</a><br />
  -*Readers, if there are other message boards, drop me an email with the links.. <a href="mailto:sierra@n2.net">sierra@n2.net</a><br />
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EASTERN MEETING coming up soon!<br />
The Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society is proud to sponsor the 4th Annual East Coast Bigfoot Conference.<br />
Where? Pitzer's Townhouse 101 S. 5th St Jeannette PA 15644 When? September 21, 2002 Noon to 8:00 PM Doors open at 11:00 am.<br />
Guest Speakers: Ron Schaffner, Cincinnati Ohio; Don Keating, Newcomerstown, Ohio; Rick Fisher, Lancaster Pennsylvania. Also featured speakers with brief presentations: John Delpalazzo, Scott Hangartner and William Dranginis will have his Bigfoot Research Vehicle on hand to give tours and demonstrate the equipment used on it. For more information contact Eric Altman, phone: 724-374-5555 or email: <a href="mailto:bigfootboy_2000@yahoo.com">bigfootboy_2000@yahoo.com</a> website: <a href="http://www.pabigfootsociety.com">www.pabigfootsociety.com</a><br />
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Following the September PA meeting is another one in TX: The TBRC - Texas Bigfoot Conference 2002 Friday &amp; Saturday October 11 and 12. <a href="http://www.texasbigfoot.com/events2002.html">http://www.texasbigfoot.com/events2002.html</a><br />
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These meetings are usually kept updated on one website at: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com</a><br />
L@@K left frame under \&quot;Bigfoot Events\&quot;<br />
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\&quot;Wildman craze of 1895 made things a little hairy\&quot; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/wildmancraze.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/wildmancraze.htm</a> Courtesy Dennis Fenton<br />
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Tracking Myakka's wily Skunk Ape July 19, 2002 <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/myakka2002.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/myakka2002.htm</a> Article Courtesy Mary Brown<br />
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July 10, 2002<br />
Jerry Hill Outdoors \&quot;Stories of 'skunk apes' are dubious\&quot; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bradenton.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bradenton.htm</a><br />
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Florida (again)<br />
\&quot;Skunk Ape is Skunked\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/everglades_echo.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/everglades_echo.htm</a> Article courtesy kimba d'michi<br />
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A repeat:<br />
Skunk Ape archive at the Naples Daily News: <a href="http://www.naplesnews.com/special/skunkape/front.html">http://www.naplesnews.com/special/skunkape/front.html</a> and<br />
<a href="http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?">http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?</a><br />
newsid=F85131&amp;BRD=67&amp;PAG=F1&amp;dept_id=-717&amp;rfi==6<br />
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The Believers Tuesday July 23, 2002<br />
<a href="http://www.thebulletin.com/archives/2002/july/bigfoot.htm">http://www.thebulletin.com/archives/2002/july/bigfoot.htm</a><br />
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Henry's Knob Mountain, Clover, South Carolina <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/henrysnob.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/henrysnob.htm</a><br />
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An excellent read:<br />
Adrienne Mayor's \&quot;The First Fossil Hunters: Paleontology in Greek and Roman Times\&quot;<br />
The monsters and giants of Greco-Roman myths have traditionally been explained away by classicists as poetic fantasies or superstition. This highly enjoyable study argues that centaurs, griffins, satyrs, amongst others, can be explained by the ancient interpretation of single bones or complete fossilized skeletons. Mayor argues that not only were Greeks and Romans aware of extinct and unusual creatures but that there were also ancient fossil hunters who displayed their discoveries in temples and mausoleums. The book happily combines documentary and artifactual evidence with a modern palaeontological and geographical survey of the Mediterranean area to explore specific myths. The book concludes with numerous extracts from ancient texts that refer to `big bones&acute;.<br />
The book can be found \&quot;used\&quot; here\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://dogbert.abebooks.com/abe/BookSearch">http://dogbert.abebooks.com/abe/BookSearch</a> New or used here:<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-form/103-1775089-">http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-form/103-1775089-</a> 4889417<br />
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Here are some websites for newbie perusal: Load <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com</a><br />
L@@k left frame under \&quot;LINKS\&quot;<br />
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Portions of this newsletter may NOT be uploaded or linked to other websites, discussion lists or newsletters without written permission. This newsletter may not be forwarded. July 26, 2002 - &copy; Bigfoot Encounters Online Newsletter # 61<br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/20/2004 8:10 am <br />
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<p>----- Original Message -----<br />
Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2002 7:44 AM<br />
Subject: [Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] #62 Bigfoot Newsletter Online<br />
Thursday, August 08, 2002<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com</a> To - - - - -<br />
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U.S. Television Bigfoot related programs airing: TONIGHT<br />
Thursday, August 8 - 9:00 AM \&quot;Sightings\&quot; Sci Fi Channel Saturday, August 17 - 5:30 PM \&quot;Truth or Scare: Bigfoot\&quot; D-Kids Channel. See your local guide for times and channel changes. <a href="http://www.tvguide.com/listings/search/searchresults.asp?">http://www.tvguide.com/listings/search/searchresults.asp?</a> FormText==bigfoot<br />
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Featured OLD document on the Iceman:<br />
Paper written by Ivan T. Sanderson on Heuvelmans and the Iceman <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/iceman.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/iceman.htm</a><br />
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Featured NEW document:<br />
\&quot;Unknown Primate of the Himalayas\&quot;<br />
By Dr. Michael S. Trachtengerts, Ph.D., Moscow Russia <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/trachtengertsMS.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/trachtengertsMS.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;On Neanderthal vs. Paranthropus\&quot; by Dmitri Bayanov and Igor Bourtsev <a href="http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/papers/paran.html">http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/papers/paran.html</a><br />
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\&quot;The Troglodytidae and the Hominidae in the Taxonomy and Evolution of Higher Primates\&quot; by B.F. Porshnev (with comments by several anthropologists and a reply by Dmitri Bayanov and Igor Bourtsev) <a href="http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/papers/porshnev.html">www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/papers/porshnev.html</a><br />
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Spanish Zoologist Jordi Magraner, researcher/hunter of the Pakistani wildman (barmanu) was found assassinated in Pakistan August 2, 2002 <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/jordi.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/jordi.htm</a><br />
For those readers who are unfamiliar with Magraner's work, his paper on living unknown hominids may interest you, - it's here: <a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/biology/jordi.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/biology/jordi.htm</a><br />
There are dozens of articles written on Magraner and his work published in French, German and Spanish if you care to do a search at <a href="http://www.google.com">http://www.google.com</a> .<br />
To translate these websites into _your language_ go here: <a href="http://babelfish.altavista.com/translate.dyn">http://babelfish.altavista.com/translate.dyn</a><br />
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\&quot;Scientists Convinced that Yeti Does Exist\&quot; Moscow Times <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/moscowtimes.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/moscowtimes.htm</a><br />
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1997 Sightings near Oroville, California courtesy researcher Tim Olson <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/oroville_olson.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/oroville_olson.htm</a><br />
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Article courtesy Tim Olson:<br />
\&quot;Snow footprints rekindle local stories of Big Foot in Sawyer's Bar, California\&quot; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/sawyers_bar.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/sawyers_bar.htm</a><br />
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I was thumbing through an old book embossed with Krantz's library stamp on the opening page and several letters fell out. The letters were all typed on old style typewriters, folded in half and then quartered. Yellowed with age and one stained with a cigarette burn led me to believethese letters were mailed to Krantz from Roger Patterson along with a copy of his Abominable Snowman book, which also carries Krantz's embossed library stamp in it. After spending much time scanning the letters to OCR and spell correcting, I discovered these letters were also published in Patterson's Volume 1 pamphlet \&quot;Bigfoot.\&quot; I haven't had time to see if these were also published in Patterson's ABSM book. Nevertheless, for those of you who do not have these *hard to find* books from the past, here are those three letters belonging to Roger Patterson, two written to him before he filmed the Bluff Creek creature and the other written to him afterwards. It appears Roger then sent these letters on to Krantz, for reasons we can only speculate. I love these old letters, enjoy!<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/patterson_letters.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/patterson_letters.htm</a><br />
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And speaking of Patterson, I stumbled onto this website by accident: \&quot;The Patterson Film `stills&acute; in sequence\&quot; <a href="http://www.internetezy.com.au/~mj129/4_stills_in_sequence.html">http://www.internetezy.com.au/~mj129/4_stills_in_sequence.html</a><br />
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Interesting fossil footprints on this website: <a href="http://www.internetezy.com.au/~mj129/Chapter1.html">http://www.internetezy.com.au/~mj129/Chapter1.html</a> The Unwritten History of Australia<br />
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Folklore of Mount Shasta, California (Bigfoot on Mt. Shasta) <a href="http://www.siskiyous.edu/shasta/fol/index.htm">http://www.siskiyous.edu/shasta/fol/index.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;Bigfoot Tracks In BC's Yono National Park\&quot; by Chas. Reid <a href="http://www.rense.com/general27/yono.htm">http://www.rense.com/general27/yono.htm</a> July 26, 2002<br />
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Baltimore &amp; Montgomery Counties, Maryland <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/baltimorecnty.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/baltimorecnty.htm</a> Sent in courtesy Tim Olson<br />
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Book Review by Ken Sayers<br />
\&quot;Something Hidden behind the ranges, a Himalayan Quest\&quot; Author Daniel Taylor-Ide.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/behingtheranges.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/behingtheranges.htm</a> \&quot;An excellent read, \&quot; I also enjoyed this book..Bobbie Short<br />
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Odd's `n ends reading:<br />
Cape Breton's Giant: Angus McAskill<br />
<a href="http://www.macaskill.com/GeneralTallTales/Angus/angus.html">http://www.macaskill.com/GeneralTallTales/Angus/angus.html</a><br />
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I've been reminded, there are some \&quot;Pre-1960 News Articles\&quot; uploaded on Ron Schaffner's website. Interesting articles are here: <a href="http://home.fuse.net/rschaffner/Pre1960.html">http://home.fuse.net/rschaffner/Pre1960.html</a><br />
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Here are some \&quot;oldies;\&quot; - very brief accounts from those vintage years 1970's, taken from the BC Archives. These antiquated accounts (logged before television rating wars and computers were a handy source of information to witnesses) always seem to carry more believability than do these modern reports. <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com</a><br />
L@@K left frame, select \&quot;sightings\&quot; click on STATE, then CITY or COUNTY<br />
--------But it is easier to click on links for the briefs------<br />
S. Dakota: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/corsonSD.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/corsonSD.htm</a> Michigan: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/mecosta.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/mecosta.htm</a> Indiana: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/aurora_IN.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/aurora_IN.htm</a> Iowa: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/dumont_iowa.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/dumont_iowa.htm</a> Ohio: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/portagecnty.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/portagecnty.htm</a> Oklahoma: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/wilburton.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/wilburton.htm</a> Oklahoma: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/peavine.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/peavine.htm</a> Oregon: (2) <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/older_OR.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/older_OR.htm</a> Idaho: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/idahocounty.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/idahocounty.htm</a> Louisiana: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/tunica.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/tunica.htm</a> West Virginia: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/braxton.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/braxton.htm</a> Virginia: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/danvillebee.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/danvillebee.htm</a> Pennsylvania: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/brownvillepa.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/brownvillepa.htm</a> Missouri: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/alton_mo1925.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/alton_mo1925.htm</a> Michigan: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/benzie.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/benzie.htm</a> New Jersey: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/berkshireNJ.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/berkshireNJ.htm</a> Maryland: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/baltimore2.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/baltimore2.htm</a> All of the above accounts are selected reports &copy; John Green's card files: BC Archives<br />
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Doug Emo writes asking if anyone has a copy of a 1970's Blandford, Massachusetts newspaper article about \&quot;the Coble Mountain Creature?\&quot; He believes it was published in The Westfield evening news... email me <a href="mailto:sierra@n2.net">sierra@n2.net</a>   Thanks...<br />
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China<br />
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In China, there have been sightings of creatures similar to Bigfoot in several different areas. In 1939, Guangning, China's official daily paper, reported the disappearance of a woman for 27 days in the mountainous area of Shennongjia. The woman claimed that she had been captured by the 'wildmen of Hupen'. She later gave birth to a 'monkey child', which apparently lived to the age of 21.   Source: Michael Reed Krein.<br />
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The telephone number for the Maryland Bigfoot Hotline is: The number is 1-410-760-1966<br />
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More chat board links sent in:<br />
Kiamichi Bigfoot Research Chat Board:<br />
<a href="http://www.network54.com/Forum/200310">http://www.network54.com/Forum/200310</a><br />
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE NEXT Bigfoot PUBLIC MEETING. The Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society is proud to sponsor the 4th Annual East Coast Bigfoot Conference.<br />
Where? Pitzer's Townhouse 101 S. 5th St Jeannette PA 15644 When? Saturday - September 21, 2002 Noon to 8:00 PM Doors open at 11:00 am.<br />
Guest Speakers: Ron Schaffner, Cincinnati Ohio; Don Keating, Newcomerstown, Ohio; Rick Fisher, Lancaster Pennsylvania. Also featured speakers with brief presentations: John Delpalazzo, Scott Hangartner and William Dranginis will have his Bigfoot Research Vehicle on hand to give tours and demonstrate the equipment used on it. See <a href="http://www.texasbigfoot.com/bfpreslab1.html">http://www.texasbigfoot.com/bfpreslab1.html</a> for photos of Bill's Bigfoot Vehicle. The Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society brings together Researchers and the interested public to discuss activity, sightings and evidence to attempt to prove the existence of Bigfoot on the East Coast. Misc: The event is free to attend. A Bigfoot Auction will be held. All proceeds raised from the auction will help cover the costs of the event. Donors will receive a free subscription to the Keystone Sasquatch Report for one year. For more information contact Eric Altman, phone: 724-374-5555 or email: <a href="mailto:bigfootboy_2000@yahoo.com">bigfootboy_2000@yahoo.com</a><br />
website: <a href="http://www.pabigfootsociety.com">www.pabigfootsociety.com</a><br />
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Picture sent in by Rick Wood, Director of OSIR of Bigfoot Statue <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/images/osir.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/images/osir.htm</a><br />
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Off Topic from Business.com:<br />
For those who use ebay, here is an article on their darkside. <a href="http://www.business2.com/articles/mag/0,1640,42194,FF.html">http://www.business2.com/articles/mag/0,1640,42194,FF.html</a><br />
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&quot;194&quot;;&quot;88&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	4/23/2004 4:49 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (11 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>(Posted in 2 parts, because I could not move it all over in one post.)</p>

<p>Subject: Slate Article: The Complete Bushisms<br />
bushisms<br />
The Complete Bushisms<br />
Updated frequently.<br />
By Jacob Weisberg<br />
Updated Thursday, April 22, 2004, at 8:21 AM PT</p>

<p>\&quot;My job is to, like, think beyond the immediate.\&quot; Washington, D.C., April 21, 2004</p>

<p>\&quot;This is historic times.\&quot; New York, N.Y., April 20, 2004</p>

<p>\&quot;Obviously, I pray every day there's less casualty.\&quot; Fort Hood, Texas, April 11, 2004 (Thanks to Pat Gallagher.)</p>

<p>\&quot;Recession means that people's incomes, at the employer level, are going down, basically, relative to costs, people are getting laid off.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Feb. 19, 2004 (Thanks to Garry Trudeau.)</p>

<p>\&quot;God loves you, and I love you. And you can count on both of us as a powerful message that people who wonder about their future can hear.\&quot; Los Angeles, Calif., March 3, 2004 (Thanks to Tanny Bear.)</p>

<p>\&quot;The march to war affected the people's confidence. It's hard to make investment. See, if you're a small business owner or a large business owner and you're thinking about investing, you've got to be optimistic when you invest. Except when you're marching to war, it's not a very optimistic thought, is it? In other words, it's the opposite of optimistic when you're thinking you're going to war.\&quot;  Springfield, Mo., Feb. 9, 2004 (Thanks to Garry Trudeau.)</p>

<p>\&quot;See, one of the interesting things in the Oval Office I love to bring people into the Oval Office right around the corner from here and say, this is where I office, but I want you to know the office is always bigger than the person.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Jan. 29, 2004 (Thanks to Michael Shively.)</p>

<p>\&quot;More Muslims have died at the hands of killers than I say more Muslims a lot of Muslims have died I don't know the exact count at Istanbul. Look at these different places around the world where there's been tremendous death and destruction because killers kill.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Jan. 29, 2004 (Thanks to Michael Shively.)</p>

<p>\&quot;In an economic recession, I'd rather that in order to get out of this recession, that the people be spending their money, not the government trying to figure out how to spend the people's money.\&quot; Tampa, Fla., Feb. 16, 2004</p>

<p>\&quot;King Abdullah of Jordan, the King of Morocco, I mean, there's a series of places Qatar, Oman I mean, places that are developing Bahrain they're all developing the habits of free societies.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Jan. 29, 2004</p>

<p>\&quot;But the true strength of America is found in the hearts and souls of people like Travis, people who are willing to love their neighbor, just like they would like to love themselves.\&quot; Springfield, Mo., Feb. 9, 2004 (Thanks to George Dupper.)</p>

<p>\&quot;My views are one that speaks to freedom.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Jan. 29, 2004</p>

<p>\&quot;In my judgment, when the United States says there will be serious consequences, and if there isn't serious consequences, it creates adverse consequences.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;There is no such thing necessarily in a dictatorial regime of iron-clad absolutely solid evidence. The evidence I had was the best possible evidence that he had a weapon.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;The recession started upon my arrival. t could have been some say February, some say March, some speculate maybe earlier it started but nevertheless, it happened as we showed up here. The attacks on our country affected our economy. Corporate scandals affected the confidence of people and therefore affected the economy. My decision on Iraq, this kind of march to war, affected the economy.\&quot; Meet the Press, Feb. 8, 2004</p>

<p>\&quot;I was a prisoner too, but for bad reasons.\&quot; To Argentine President Nestor Kirchner, on being told that all but one of the Argentine delegates to a summit meeting were imprisoned during the military dictatorship, Monterrey, Mexico, Jan. 13, 2004</p>

<p>\&quot;[T]he illiteracy level of our children are appalling.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Jan. 23, 2004 (Thanks to Lewell Gunter.)</p>

<p>\&quot;Just remember it's the birds that's supposed to suffer, not the hunter.\&quot; Advising quail hunter and New Mexico Sen. Pete Domenici, Roswell, N.M., Jan. 22, 2004</p>

<p>\&quot;One of the most meaningful things that's happened to me since I've been the governor the president governor president. Oops. Ex-governor. I went to Bethesda Naval Hospital to give a fellow a Purple Heart, and at the same moment I watched him get a Purple Heart for action in Iraq and at that same right after I gave him the Purple Heart, he was sworn in as a citizen of the United States a Mexican citizen, now a United States citizen.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Jan. 9, 2004</p>

<p>\&quot;I want to thank the astronauts who are with us, the courageous spacial entrepreneurs who set such a wonderful example for the young of our country.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Jan. 14, 2004</p>

<p>\&quot;And if you're interested in the quality of education and you're paying attention to what you hear at Laclede, why don't you volunteer? Why don't you mentor a child how to read?\&quot; St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 5, 2004</p>

<p>\&quot;So thank you for reminding me about the importance of being a good mom and a great volunteer as well.\&quot; St. Louis, Jan. 5, 2004</p>

<p>\&quot;I want to remind you all that in order to fight and win the war, it requires an expenditure of money that is commiserate with keeping a promise to our troops to make sure that they're well-paid, well-trained, well-equipped.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;See, without the tax relief package, there would have been a deficit, but there wouldn't have been the commiserate not 'commiserate' the kick to our economy that occurred as a result of the tax relief.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;[T]he best way to find these terrorists who hide in holes is to get people coming forth to describe the location of the hole, is to give clues and data.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Justice was being delivered to a man who defied that gift from the Almighty to the people of Iraq.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Dec. 15, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;[A]s you know, these are open forums, you're able to come and listen to what I have to say.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Oct. 28, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;The ambassador and the general were briefing me on the the vast majority of Iraqis want to live in a peaceful, free world. And we will find these people and we will bring them to justice.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Oct. 27, 2003 (Thanks to Robert Hack.)</p>

<p>\&quot;[W]hether they be Christian, Jew, or Muslim, or Hindu, people have heard the universal call to love a neighbor just like they'd like to be called themselves.\&quot; Washington, Oct. 8, 2003 (Thanks to George Dupper.)</p>

<p>\&quot;See, free nations are peaceful nations. Free nations don't attack each other. Free nations don't develop weapons of mass destruction.\&quot; Milwaukee, Wis., Oct. 3, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;[W]e've had leaks out of the administrative branch, had leaks out of the legislative branch, and out of the executive branch and the legislative branch, and I've spoken out consistently against them, and I want to know who the leakers are.\&quot; Chicago, Sept. 30, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;Washington is a town where there's all kinds of allegations. You've heard much of the allegations. And if people have got solid information, please come forward with it. And that would be people inside the information who are the so-called anonymous sources, or people outside the information outside the administration.\&quot; Chicago, Sept. 30, 2003 (Thanks to Andy Bowers.)</p>

<p>\&quot;[T]hat's just the nature of democracy. Sometimes pure politics enters into the rhetoric.\&quot; Crawford, Texas, Aug. 8, 2003 (Thanks to Inigo Thomas.)</p>

<p>\&quot;I glance at the headlines just to kind of get a flavor for what's moving. I rarely read the stories, and get briefed by people who are probably read the news themselves.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;I'm so pleased to be able to say hello to Bill Scranton. He's one of the great Pennsylvania political families.\&quot; Drexel Hill, Penn., Sept. 15, 2003 (Thanks to Michael Shively.)</p>

<p>\&quot;We had a good Cabinet meeting, talked about a lot of issues. Secretary of State and Defense brought us up to date about our desires to spread freedom and peace around the world.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Aug. 1, 2003 (Thanks to Tanny Bear.)</p>

<p>\&quot;Security is the essential roadblock to achieving the road map to peace.\&quot; Washington, D.C., July 25, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;Our country puts $1 billion a year up to help feed the hungry. And we're by far the most generous nation in the world when it comes to that, and I'm proud to report that. This isn't a contest of who's the most generous. I'm just telling you as an aside. We're generous. We shouldn't be bragging about it. But we are. We're very generous.\&quot; Washington, D.C., July 16, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;It's very interesting when you think about it, the slaves who left here to go to America, because of their steadfast and their religion and their belief in freedom, helped change America.\&quot; Dakar, Senegal, July 8, 2003 (Thanks to Michael Shively.)</p>

<p>\&quot;My answer is bring them on.\&quot; On Iraqi militants attacking U.S. forces, Washington, D.C., July 3, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;You've also got to measure in order to begin to effect change that's just more when there's more than talk, there's just actual a paradigm shift.\&quot; Washington, D.C., July 1, 2003 (Thanks to Michael Shively.)</p>

<p>\&quot;I urge the leaders in Europe and around the world to take swift, decisive action against terror groups such as Hamas, to cut off their funding, and to support cut funding and support, as the United States has done.\&quot; Washington, D.C., June 25, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;Iran would be dangerous if they have a nuclear weapon.\&quot; Washington, D.C., June 18, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;Now, there are some who would like to rewrite history revisionist historians is what I like to call them.\&quot; Elizabeth, N.J., June 16, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;I am determined to keep the process on the road to peace.\&quot; Washington, D.C., June 10, 2003 (Thanks to Tanny Bear.)</p>

<p>\&quot;The true strength of America happens when a neighbor loves a neighbor just like they'd like to be loved themselves.\&quot; Elizabeth, N.J., June 16, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;We are making steadfast progress.\&quot; Washington, D.C., June 9, 2003 (Thanks to Michael Shively.)</p>

<p>\&quot;I'm the master of low expectations.\&quot; Aboard Air Force One, June 4, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;I'm also not very analytical. You know I don't spend a lot of time thinking about myself, about why I do things.\&quot; Aboard Air Force One, June 4, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;I recently met with the finance minister of the Palestinian Authority, was very impressed by his grasp of finances.\&quot; Washington, D.C., May 29, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;Oftentimes, we live in a processed world you know, people focus on the process and not results.\&quot; Washington, D.C., May 29, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;I've got very good relations with President Mubarak and Crown Prince Abdallah and the King of Jordan, Gulf Coast countries.\&quot; Washington, D.C., May 29, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;All up and down the different aspects of our society, we had meaningful discussions. Not only in the Cabinet Room, but prior to this and after this day, our secretaries, respective secretaries, will continue to interact to create the conditions necessary for prosperity to reign.\&quot; Washington, D.C., May 19, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;First, let me make it very clear, poor people aren't necessarily killers. Just because you happen to be not rich doesn't mean you're willing to kill.\&quot; Washington, D.C., May 19, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;We ended the rule of one of history's worst tyrants, and in so doing, we not only freed the American people, we made our own people more secure.\&quot; Crawford, Texas, May 3, 2003 (Thanks to Tony Marciniec.)</p>

<p>\&quot;We've had a great weekend here in the Land of the Enchanted.\&quot; Albuquerque, N.M., May 12, 2003 (New Mexico's state nickname is \&quot;Land of Enchantment.\&quot;)</p>

<p>\&quot;We've got hundreds of sites to exploit, looking for the chemical and biological weapons that we know Saddam Hussein had prior to our entrance into Iraq.\&quot; Santa Clara, Calif., May 2, 2003 (Thanks to Michael Shively.)</p>

<p>\&quot;I think war is a dangerous place.\&quot; Washington, D.C., May 7, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;I don't bring God into my life to to, you know, kind of be a political person.\&quot; Interview with Tom Brokaw aboard Air Force One, April 24, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;You're free. And freedom is beautiful. And, you know, it'll take time to restore chaos and order order out of chaos. But we will.\&quot; Washington, D.C., April 13, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;Perhaps one way will be, if we use military force, in the post-Saddam Iraq the U.N. will definitely need to have a role. And that way it can begin to get its legs, legs of responsibility back.\&quot; the Azores, Portugal, March 16, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;I know there's a lot of young ladies who are growing up wondering whether or not they can be champs. And they see the championship teams from USC and University of Portland here, girls who worked hard to get to where they are, and they're wondering about the example they're setting. What is life choices about?\&quot; Washington, D.C., Feb. 24, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;Now, we talked to Joan Hanover. She and her husband, George, were visiting with us. They are near retirement retiring in the process of retiring, meaning they're very smart, active, capable people who are retirement age and are retiring.\&quot; Alexandria, Va., Feb. 12, 2003 (Thanks to Dennis Doubleday.)</p>

<p>\&quot;Columbia carried in its payroll classroom experiments from some of our students in America.\&quot; Bethesda, Md., Feb. 3, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;And, most importantly, Alma Powell, secretary of Colin Powell, is with us.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Jan. 30, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;The war on terror involves Saddam Hussein because of the nature of Saddam Hussein, the history of Saddam Hussein, and his willingness to terrorize himself.\&quot; Grand Rapids, Mich., Jan. 29, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;When Iraq is liberated, you will be treated, tried, and persecuted as a war criminal.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Jan. 22, 2003 (Thanks to Chad Conwell.)</p>

<p>\&quot;Many of the punditry of course, not you (laughter) but other punditry were quick to say, no one is going to follow the United States of America.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;One year ago today, the time for excuse-making has come to an end.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Jan. 8, 2003</p>

<p>\&quot;I think the American people I hope the American I don't think, let me I hope the American people trust me.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Dec. 18, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;The goals for this country are peace in the world. And the goals for this country are a compassionate American for every single citizen. That compassion is found in the hearts and souls of the American citizens.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Dec. 19, 2002 (Thanks to Michael Shively.)</p>

<p>\&quot;There's only one person who hugs the mothers and the widows, the wives and the kids upon the death of their loved one. Others hug but having committed the troops, I've got an additional responsibility to hug and that's me and I know what it's like.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Dec. 11, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;In other words, I don't think people ought to be compelled to make the decision which they think is best for their family.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Dec. 11, 2002 (Thanks to Stephanie Nichols.)</p>

<p>\&quot;Sometimes, Washington is one of these towns where the person people who think they've got the sharp elbow is the most effective person.\&quot;  New Orleans, Dec. 3, 2002 (Thanks to Michael Shively.)</p>

<p>\&quot;The law I sign today directs new funds and new focus to the task of collecting vital intelligence on terrorist threats and on weapons of mass production.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Nov. 27, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;These people don't have tanks. They don't have ships. They hide in caves. They send suiciders out.\&quot; Speaking about terrorists, Portsmouth, N.H., Nov. 1, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;I know something about being a government. And you've got a good one.\&quot; Stumping for Gov. Mike Huckabee, Bentonville, Ark., Nov. 4, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;I need to be able to move the right people to the right place at the right time to protect you, and I'm not going to accept a lousy bill out of the United Nations Senate.\&quot; South Bend, Ind., Oct. 31, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;John Thune has got a common-sense vision for good forest policy. I look forward to working with him in the United Nations Senate to preserve these national heritages.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Any time we've got any kind of inkling that somebody is thinking about doing something to an American and something to our homeland, you've just got to know we're moving on it, to protect the United Nations Constitution, and at the same time, we're protecting you.\&quot; Aberdeen, S.D., same day (Thanks to George Dupper.)</p>

<p>\&quot;Let me tell you my thoughts about tax relief. When your economy is kind of ooching along, it's important to let people have more of their own money.\&quot; Boston, Oct. 4, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;I was proud the other day when both Republicans and Democrats stood with me in the Rose Garden to announce their support for a clear statement of purpose: you disarm, or we will.\&quot; Speaking about Saddam Hussein, Manchester, N.H., Oct. 5, 2002 (Thanks to George Dupper.)</p>

<p>\&quot;You see, the Senate wants to take away some of the powers of the administrative branch.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Sept. 19, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;We need an energy bill that encourages consumption.\&quot; Trenton, N.J., Sept. 23, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;People say, how can I help on this war against terror? How can I fight evil? You can do so by mentoring a child; by going into a shut-in's house and say I love you.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Sept. 19, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;I'm plowed of the leadership of Chuck Grassley and Greg Ganske and Jim Leach.\&quot; Davenport, Iowa, Sept. 16, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;There's an old saying in Tennessee I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee that says, fool me once, shame on shame on you. Fool me you can't get fooled again.\&quot; Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 17, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;There's no doubt in my mind that we should allow the world worst leaders to hold America hostage, to threaten our peace, to threaten our friends and allies with the world's worst weapons.\&quot; South Bend, Ind., Sept. 5, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;If you don't have any ambitions, the minimum-wage job isn't going to get you to where you want to get, for example. In other words, what is your ambitions? And oh, by the way, if that is your ambition, here's what it's going to take to achieve it.\&quot; Speech to students in Little Rock, Ark., Aug. 29, 2002 (Thanks to George Dupper.)</p>

<p>\&quot;See, we love we love freedom. That's what they didn't understand. They hate things; we love things. They act out of hatred; we don't seek revenge, we seek justice out of love.\&quot; Oklahoma City, Aug. 29, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;There's no cave deep enough for America, or dark enough to hide.\&quot; Oklahoma City, Aug. 29, 2002 (Thanks to Michael Shively.)</p>

<p>\&quot;President Musharraf, he's still tight with us on the war against terror, and that's what I appreciate. He's a he understands that we've got to keep al-Qaida on the run, and that by keeping him on the run, it's more likely we will bring him to justice.\&quot; Ruch, Ore., Aug. 22, 2002 (Thanks to Scott Miller.)</p>

<p>\&quot;I'm a patient man. And when I say I'm a patient man, I mean I'm a patient man.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Nothing he [Saddam Hussein] has done has convinced me I'm confident the Secretary of Defense that he is the kind of fellow that is willing to forgo weapons of mass destruction, is willing to be a peaceful neighbor, that is will honor the people the Iraqi people of all stripes, will values human life. He hasn't convinced me, nor has he convinced my administration.\&quot; Crawford, Texas, Aug. 21, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;I'm thrilled to be here in the bread basket of America because it gives me a chance to remind our fellow citizens that we have an advantage here in America we can feed ourselves.\&quot; Stockton, Calif., Aug. 23, 2002 (Thanks to Christopher Baird.)</p>

<p>\&quot;There's no bigger task than protecting the homeland of our country.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;The federal government and the state government must not fear programs who change lives, but must welcome those faith-based programs for the embetterment of mankind.\&quot; Stockton, Calif., Aug. 23, 2002 (Thanks to George Dupper.)</p>

<p>\&quot;I love the idea of a school in which people come to get educated and stay in the state in which they're educated.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;There may be some tough times here in America. But this country has gone through tough times before, and we're going to do it again.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I promise you I will listen to what has been said here, even though I wasn't here.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I can assure you that, even though I won't be sitting through every single moment of the seminars, nor will the vice president, we will look at the summaries.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Tommy [Thompson, Health and Human Services secretary,] is a good listener, and he's a pretty good actor, too.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;The trial lawyers are very politically powerful. &acirc;&euro;&brvbar; But here in Texas we took them on and got some good medical medical malpractice.\&quot;\&quot;I firmly believe the death tax is good for people from all walks of life all throughout our society.\&quot;<br />
 Waco, Texas, Aug. 13, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;There was no malfeance involved. This was an honest disagreement about accounting procedures. ... There was no malfeance, no attempt to hide anything.\&quot; White House press conference, Washington, D.C., July 8, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;I also understand how tender the free enterprise system can be.\&quot; White House press conference, Washington, D.C., July 9, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;Over 75 percent of white Americans own their home, and less than 50 percent of Hispanos and African Americans don't own their home. And that's a gap, that's a homeownership gap. And we've got to do something about it.\&quot; Cleveland, Ohio, July 1, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;Whether you're here by birth, or whether you're in America by choice, you contribute to the vitality of our life. And for that, we are grateful.\&quot; Washington, D.C., May 17, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;I'd rather have them sacrificing on behalf of our nation than, you know, endless hours of testimony on congressional hill.\&quot; National Security Agency, Fort Meade, Maryland, June 4, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;We're working with Chancellor Schr&Atilde;&para;der on what's called 10-plus-10-over-10: $10 billion from the U.S.,$10 billion from other members of the G7 over a 10-year period, to help Russia securitize the dismantling the dismantled nuclear warheads.\&quot; Berlin, Germany, May 23, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;Do you have blacks, too?\&quot; To Brazilian President Fernando Cardoso, Washington, D.C., Nov. 8, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;This is a nation that loves our freedom, loves our country.\&quot; Washington, D.C, May 17, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;The public education system in America is one of the most important foundations of our democracy. After all, it is where children from all over America learn to be responsible citizens, and learn to have the skills necessary to take advantage of our fantastic opportunistic society.\&quot; Santa Clara, Calif., May 1, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;After all, a week ago, there were Yasser Arafat was boarded up in his building in Ramallah, a building full of, evidently, German peace protestors and all kinds of people. They're now out. He's now free to show leadership, to lead the world.\&quot; Washington, D.C., May 2, 2002 (Thanks to M. Bateman.)</p>

<p>\&quot;This foreign policy stuff is a little frustrating.\&quot; as quoted by the New York Daily News, April 23, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;I want to thank the dozens of welfare to work stories, the actual examples of people who made the firm and solemn commitment to work hard to embetter themselves.\&quot; Washington, D.C., April 18, 2002 (Thanks to George Dupper.)</p>

<p>\&quot;And so, in my State of the my State of the Union or state my speech to the nation, whatever you want to call it, speech to the nation I asked Americans to give 4,000 years 4,000 hours over the next the rest of your life of service to America. That's what I asked 4,000 hours.\&quot;  Bridgeport, Conn., April 9, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;It would be a mistake for the United States Senate to allow any kind of human cloning to come out of that chamber.\&quot; Washington, D.C., April 10, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;For a century and a half now, America and Japan have formed one of the great and enduring alliances of modern times.\&quot; Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 18, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;We've tripled the amount of money I believe it's from $50 million up to $195 million available.\&quot; Lima, Peru, March 23, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;We've got pockets of persistent poverty in our society, which I refuse to declare defeat I mean, I refuse to allow them to continue on. And so one of the things that we're trying to do is to encourage a faith-based initiative to spread its wings all across America, to be able to capture this great compassionate spirit.\&quot; O'Fallon, Mo., Mar. 18, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;There's nothing more deep than recognizing Israel's right to exist. That's the most deep thought of all. ... I can't think of anything more deep than that right.\&quot; Washington, D.C., March 13, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;I understand that the unrest in the Middle East creates unrest throughout the region.\&quot; Washington, D.C., March 13, 2002</p>

<p>\&quot;The #### bombings have increased. There's too many of them.\&quot; Albuquerque, N.M., Aug. 15, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;Brie and cheese.\&quot; Taunting a reporter who recently spent time on the West Coast, Crawford, Texas, Aug. 23, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;You'll hear people say it's racist to test. Folks, it's racist not to test. Because guess who gets shuffled through the system oftentimes? Children whose parents don't speak English as a first language, inner-city kids. It's so much easier to quit on somebody than to remediate.\&quot; Referring to his education bill, Independence, Mo., Aug. 21, 2001 (Thanks to Julie Reagan.)</p>

<p>\&quot;One of the interesting initiatives we've taken in Washington, D.C., is we've got these vampire-busting devices. A vampire is a a cell deal you can plug in the wall to charge your cell phone.\&quot; Denver, Aug. 14, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;There's a lot of people in the Middle East who are desirous to get into the Mitchell process. And but first things first. The these terrorist acts and, you know, the responses have got to end in order for us to get the framework the groundwork not framework, the groundwork to discuss a framework for peace, to lay the all right.\&quot; Referring to former Sen. George Mitchell's report on Middle East peace, Crawford, Texas, Aug. 13, 2001 (Thanks to Michael Shively.)</p>

<p>\&quot;My administration has been calling upon all the leaders in the in the Middle East to do everything they can to stop the violence, to tell the different parties involved that peace will never happen.\&quot; Crawford, Texas, Aug, 13, 2001 (Thanks to Michael Shively.)</p>

<p>\&quot;You saw the president yesterday. I thought he was very forward-leaning, as they say in diplomatic nuanced circles.\&quot; Referring to his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Rome, July 23, 2001 (Thanks to Alex Hernandez.)</p>

<p>''I know what I believe. I will continue to articulate what I believe and what I believe I believe what I believe is right.\&quot; Rome, July 22, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;I can't tell you what it's like to be in Europe, for example, to be talking about the greatness of America. But the true greatness of America are the people.\&quot; Visiting the Jefferson Memorial, Washington, D.C., July 2, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;Well, it's an unimaginable honor to be the president during the Fourth of July of this country. It means what these words say, for starters. The great inalienable rights of our country. We're blessed with such values in America. And I it's I'm a proud man to be the nation based upon such wonderful values.\&quot; Visiting the Jefferson Memorial, Washington, D.C., July 2, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;I want to thank you for coming to the White House to give me an opportunity to urge you to work with these five senators and three congressmen, to work hard to get this trade promotion authority moving. The power that be, well most of the power that be, sits right here.\&quot; Washington, D.C., June 18, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;We spent a lot of time talking about Africa, as we should. Africa is a nation that suffers from incredible disease.\&quot; Gothenburg, Sweden, June 14, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;I haven't had a chance to talk, but I'm confident we'll get a bill that I can live with if we don't.\&quot; Referring to the McCain-Kennedy patients' bill of rights, Brussels, Belgium, June 13, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;Can't living with the bill means it won't become law.\&quot; Referring to the McCain-Kennedy patients' bill of rights, Brussels, Belgium, June 13, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;Russia is no longer our enemy and therefore we shouldn't be locked into a Cold War mentality that says we keep the peace by blowing each other up. In my attitude, that's old, that's tired, that's stale.\&quot; Des Moines, Iowa, June 8, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;Anyway, I'm so thankful, and so gracious I'm gracious that my brother Jeb is concerned about the hemisphere as well.\&quot; Miami, Fla., June 4, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;It's important for young men and women who look at the Nebraska champs to understand that quality of life is more than just blocking shots.\&quot; Remarks to the University of Nebraska women's volleyball team, the 2001 national champions, Washington, D.C., May 31, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;Our nation must come together to unite.\&quot; Tampa, Fla., June 4, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;So on behalf of a well-oiled unit of people who came together to serve something greater than themselves, congratulations.\&quot; Remarks to the University of Nebraska women's volleyball team, the 2001 national champions, Washington, D.C., May 31, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;If a person doesn't have the capacity that we all want that person to have, I suspect hope is in the far distant future, if at all.\&quot; Remarks to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund Institute, Washington, D.C., May 22, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;Thirdly, the explorationists are willing to only move equipment during the winter, which means they'll be on ice roads, and remove the equipment as the ice begins to melt, so that the fragile tundra is protected.\&quot; Conestoga, Pa., May 18, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;Presidents, whether things are good or bad, get the blame. I understand that.\&quot; Washington, D.C., May 11, 2001 (Thanks to Jay Schlossberg.)</p>

<p>\&quot;For every fatal shooting, there were roughly three non-fatal shootings. And, folks, this is unacceptable in America. It's just unacceptable. And we're going to do something about it.\&quot; Philadelphia, May 14, 2001 (Thanks to John Brooks.)</p>

<p>\&quot;There's no question that the minute I got elected, the storm clouds on the horizon were getting nearly directly overhead.\&quot; Washington, D.C., May 11, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;But I also made it clear to [Vladimir Putin] that it's important to think beyond the old days of when we had the concept that if we blew each other up, the world would be safe.\&quot; Washington, D.C., May 1, 2001 (Thanks to Gene Mosher.)</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;92&quot;;&quot;Anyone else catch Bush's speech about how to Cause I mean stop World War 3 happening? It was said best by a democratic senator that Bush only knows how to blow stuff up or all he wants to do is. Russian Vladimir Putin says that actions against Iran would be regretable? Iran continues to pursue it's nuclear ambitions whatever those may be. Bush rattles sabers somemore somehow jusat not getting that we're already too deeply mired in Iraq to go starting other wars, spread too thin as it is. He's like a tenant who knows he's being evicted soon and so decides to immaturely thrash the hell out of the place leaving an irreparable mess behind for the next president to have to correct. I just wanna ask him how much time we have left to do those Last Things before he gets the planet scorched to a cinder with his decisions.
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&quot;107&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>Site unseen, well wait it's showing me a bit more now, but not giving me the button to press to see what the quiz result was. </p>

<p>Title: What Greek Monster Are You? (Not Complete) <br />
Author: made by Ajaxer at 9:09AM on 02/19/03 | Homepage | More Quizzes | Title: What Greek Monster Are You? (Not Complete) </p>

<p>Your appearance... <br />
I was once beautiful. People find me hideous.  </p>

<p>What do you focus on learning? <br />
I focus on my vocal skills, as it is what I do.  <br />
Or<br />
I love learning in all it's qualities, especially puzzles and riddles.  </p>

<p>Heroes despise you. What do you think of them? <br />
Their minds are probably not as sharp as mine, and I'll probably outwit them.  </p>

<p>Of these, which is your favorite color? <br />
Blue  </p>

<p>You think of yourself... <br />
Average  </p>

<p>Scenario Question:<br />
You find a little bird on the ground, helpless. What do you do? <br />
Pick it up gently and look for it's nest.  </p>
 
<p>I'll probably stick with Nemean Lion I don't think I'veimproved much since lol.</p>
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&quot;107&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>Either way, your results were:</p>

<p>You are Argus Panoptes. The gentle, one hundred eyed servant of Hera, he was killed and his eyes put in the feathers of the noble peacock. You are a very kind person, and probably easily manipulated. You are also very innocent, and wouldn't hurt a fly.</p>

<p><br />
Sounds like you've softened up some! Teehee!</p>&quot;
&quot;192&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>Just replying to the blank message. :D</p>

<p>22:12<br />
10 of 12&nbsp;<br />
192.10 In reply to 192.9&nbsp;:D</p>
 
<p>&nbsp;From:&nbsp;<br />
Metaphorm<br />
17 Oct 22:13&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;To:&nbsp;<br />
Aqrn&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18 Oct 19:36<br />
11 of 12&nbsp;<br />
192.11 In reply to 192.10&nbsp;? :/ </p>
 
<p>&nbsp;From:&nbsp;<br />
Aqrn&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
18 Oct 19:37&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;To:&nbsp;<br />
Metaphorm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;21:02<br />
12 of 12&nbsp;<br />
192.12 In reply to 192.11&nbsp;Whaa? I-)</p>
 
<p>Oh wait, you must have hidden that smiley. Smilesneaker.</p>
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;89&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	4/23/2004 4:49 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (11 of 85) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;Whatever it took to help Taiwan defend theirself.\&quot; On how far we'd be willing to go to defend Taiwan, Good Morning America, April 25, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;First, we would not accept a treaty that would not have been ratified, nor a treaty that I thought made sense for the country.\&quot; On the Kyoto accord in an interview with the Washington Post, April 24, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;It's very important for folks to understand that when there's more trade, there's more commerce.\&quot; Quebec City, Canada, April 21, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;Neither in French nor in English nor in Mexican.\&quot; Declining to answer reporters' questions at the Summit of the Americas, Quebec City, Canada, April 21, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;We must have the attitude that every child in America regardless of where they're raised or how they're born can learn.\&quot; New Britain, Conn., April 18, 2001 (Thanks to Eric Beerbohm.)</p>

<p>\&quot;It is time to set aside the old partisan bickering and finger-pointing and name-calling that comes from freeing parents to make different choices for their children.\&quot; Remarks on \&quot;parental empowerment in education,\&quot; Washington, D.C., April 12, 2001 (Thanks to J.R. Taylor.)</p>

<p>I think we're making progress. We understand where the power of this country lay. It lays in the hearts and souls of Americans. It must lay in our pocketbooks. It lays in the willingness for people to work hard. But as importantly, it lays in the fact that we've got citizens from all walks of life, all political parties, that are willing to say, I want to love my neighbor. I want to make somebody's life just a little bit better.\&quot; Concord Middle School, Concord, N.C., April 11, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;This administration is doing everything we can to end the stalemate in an efficient way. We're making the right decisions to bring the solution to an end.\&quot; Washington, D.C., April 10, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;The Senate needs to leave enough money in the proposed budget to not only reduce all marginal rates, but to eliminate the death tax, so that people who build up assets are able to transfer them from one generation to the next, regardless of a person's race.\&quot; Washington, D.C., April 5, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;It would be helpful if we opened up ANWR (Arctic National Wildlife Refuge). I think it's a mistake not to. And I would urge you all to travel up there and take a look at it, and you can make the determination as to how beautiful that country is.\&quot; Press conference, Washington, D.C., March 29, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;I've coined new words, like, misunderstanding and Hispanically.\&quot; Radio-Television Correspondents Association dinner, Washington, D.C., March 29, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;And we need a full affront on an energy crisis that is real in California and looms for other parts of our country if we don't move quickly.\&quot; Press conference, Washington, D.C., March 29, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;I assured the prime minister, my administration will work hard to lay the foundation of peace in the Middle to work with our nations in the Middle East, give peace a chance. Secondly, I told him that our nation will not try to force peace, that we'll facilitate peace and that we will work with those responsible for a peace.\&quot; Photo opportunity with Ariel Sharon, Washington, D.C., March 20, 2001 (Thanks to Scott Beber.)</p>

<p>\&quot;There are some monuments where the land is so widespread, they just encompass as much as possible. And the integral part of the the precious part, so to speak I guess all land is precious, but the part that the people uniformly would not want to spoil, will not be despoiled. But there are parts of the monument lands where we can explore without affecting the overall environment.\&quot; Media round table, Washington, D.C. March 13, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;A lot of times in the rhetoric, people forget the facts. And the facts are that thousands of small businesses Hispanically owned or otherwise pay taxes at the highest marginal rate.\&quot; to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Washington, D.C., March 19, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;But the true threats to stability and peace are these nations that are not very transparent, that hide behind the that don't let people in to take a look and see what they're up to. They're very kind of authoritarian regimes. The true threat is whether or not one of these people decide, peak of anger, try to hold us hostage, ourselves; the Israelis, for example, to whom we'll defend, offer our defenses; the South Koreans.\&quot; Media roundtable, Washington, D.C., March 13, 2001 (Thanks to Peter Sagal)</p>

<p>\&quot;I do think we need for a troop to be able to house his family. That's an important part of building morale in the military.\&quot; Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, March 12, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;I suspect that had my dad not been president, he'd be asking the same questions: How'd your meeting go with so-and-so? &acirc;&euro;&brvbar; How did you feel when you stood up in front of the people for the State of the Union Address state of the budget address, whatever you call it.\&quot; Interview with the Washington Post, March 9, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;I think there is some methodology in my travels.\&quot;  Washington, D.C., March 5, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;I'm also honored to be here with the speaker of the House just happens to be from the state of Illinois. I'd like to describe the speaker as a trustworthy man. He's the kind of fellow who says when he gives you his word he means it. Sometimes that doesn't happen all the time in the political process.\&quot; Chicago, March 6, 2001 (Thanks to Gary Belkin.)</p>

<p>\&quot;Ann and I will carry out this equivocal message to the world: Markets must be open.\&quot; Swearing-in ceremony for Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman, Washington, D.C., March 2, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;Of all states that understands local control of schools, Iowa is such a state.\&quot; Council Bluffs, Iowa, Feb. 28, 2001 (Thanks to Peter Sagal)</p>

<p>\&quot;Those of us who spent time in the agricultural sector and in the heartland, we understand how unfair the death penalty is.\&quot; Omaha, Neb., Feb. 28, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;My pan plays down an unprecedented amount of our national debt.\&quot; Budget address to Congress, Feb. 27, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;The budget caps were busted, mightily so. And we are reviewing with people like Judd Gregg from New Hampshire and others some budgetary reform measures that will reinstate you know, possibly reinstate budgetary discipline. But the caps no longer the caps, I guess they're there. But they didn't mean much.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Feb. 5, 2001 (Thanks to Ehren Meditz)</p>

<p>\&quot;I have said that the sanction regime is like Swiss cheese that meant that they weren't very effective.\&quot; White House press conference, Washington, D.C., Feb. 22, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;You teach a child to read, and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test.'' Townsend, Tenn., Feb. 21, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;Home is important. It's important to have a home.\&quot; Crawford, Texas, Feb. 18, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;One reason I like to highlight reading is, reading is the beginnings of the ability to be a good student. And if you can't read, it's going to be hard to realize dreams; it's going to be hard to go to college. So when your teachers say, read you ought to listen to her.\&quot; Nalle Elementary School, Washington, D.C., Feb 9, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;It's good to see so many friends here in the Rose Garden. This is our first event in this beautiful spot, and it's appropriate we talk about policy that will affect people's lives in a positive way in such a beautiful, beautiful part of our national really, our national park system, my guess is you would want to call it.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Feb. 8, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;We're concerned about AIDS inside our White House make no mistake about it.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Feb. 7, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;I appreciate that question because I, in the state of Texas, had heard a lot of discussion about a faith-based initiative eroding the important bridge between church and state.\&quot; Question and answer session with the press, Jan. 29, 2001 (Thanks to Tim Santry.)</p>

<p>\&quot;I confirmed to the prime minister that we appreciate our friendship.\&quot; After meeting with Prime Minister Jean Chr&Atilde;&copy;tien of Canada, Feb. 5, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;There's no such thing as legacies. At least, there is a legacy, but I'll never see it.\&quot; To Catholic leaders at the White House, Jan. 31, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;I am mindful not only of preserving executive powers for myself, but for predecessors as well.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Jan. 29, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;My pro-life position is I believe there's life. It's not necessarily based in religion. I think there's a life there, therefore the notion of life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.\&quot; Quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle, Jan. 23, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;Then I went for a run with the other dog and just walked. And I started thinking about a lot of things. I was able to I can't remember what it was. Oh, the inaugural speech, started thinking through that.\&quot; Pre-inaugural interview with U.S. News &amp; World Report, Jan. 22, 2001 issue</p>

<p>\&quot;Redefining the role of the United States from enablers to keep the peace to enablers to keep the peace from peacekeepers is going to be an assignment.\&quot; Interview with the New York Times, Jan. 14, 2001 (Thanks to Rachael Contorer.)</p>

<p>\&quot;The California crunch really is the result of not enough power-generating plants and then not enough power to power the power of generating plants.\&quot; Interview with the New York Times, Jan. 14, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;I'm hopeful. I know there is a lot of ambition in Washington, obviously. But I hope the ambitious realize that they are more likely to succeed with success as opposed to failure.\&quot; Interview with the Associated Press, Jan. 18, 2001 (Thanks to M. Bateman.)</p>

<p>\&quot;If he's the inference is that somehow he thinks slavery is a is a noble institution I would I would strongly reject that assumption that John Ashcroft is a open-minded, inclusive person.\&quot; NBC Nightly News With Tom Brokaw, Jan. 14, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;She's just trying to make sure Anthony gets a good meal Antonio.\&quot; On Laura Bush inviting Justice Antonin Scalia to dinner at the White House. NBC Nightly News With Tom Brokaw, Jan. 14, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;I want it to be said that the Bush administration was a results-oriented administration, because I believe the results of focusing our attention and energy on teaching children to read and having an education system that's responsive to the child and to the parents, as opposed to mired in a system that refuses to change, will make America what we want it to be a literate country and a hopefuller country.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Jan. 11, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;I would have to ask the questioner. I haven't had a chance to ask the questioners the question they've been questioning. On the other hand, I firmly believe she'll be a fine secretary of labor. And I've got confidence in Linda Chavez. She is a she'll bring an interesting perspective to the Labor Department.\&quot; Austin, Texas, Jan. 8, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;I do remain confident in Linda. She'll make a fine labor secretary. From what I've read in the press accounts, she's perfectly qualified.\&quot; Austin, Texas, Jan. 8, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;I mean, these good folks are revolutionizing how businesses conduct their business. And, like them, I am very optimistic about our position in the world and about its influence on the United States. We're concerned about the short-term economic news, but long-term I'm optimistic. And so, I hope investors, you know secondly, I hope investors hold investments for periods of time that I've always found the best investments are those that you salt away based on economics.\&quot; Austin, Texas, Jan. 4, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;The person who runs FEMA is someone who must have the trust of the president. Because the person who runs FEMA is the first voice, often times, of someone whose life has been turned upside down hears from.\&quot; Austin, Texas, Jan. 4, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;She is a member of a labor union at one point.\&quot; Announcing his nomination of Linda Chavez as secretary of labor. Austin, Texas, Jan. 2, 2001</p>

<p>\&quot;Natural gas is hemispheric. I like to call it hemispheric in nature because it is a product that we can find in our neighborhoods.\&quot; Austin, Texas, Dec. 20, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;I also have picked a secretary for Housing and Human Development. Mel Martinez from the state of Florida.\&quot; Austin, Texas, Dec. 20, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;Let me put it to you this way, I am not a revengeful person.\&quot;  Interview with Time magazine in the Dec. 25, 2000, issue.</p>

<p>\&quot;I am mindful of the difference between the executive branch and the legislative branch. I assured all four of these leaders that I know the difference, and that difference is they pass the laws and I execute them.\&quot; Washington, D.C., Dec. 18, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;The great thing about America is everybody should vote.\&quot; Austin, Texas, Dec. 8, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;Dick Cheney and I do not want this nation to be in a recession. We want anybody who can find work to be able to find work.\&quot; 60 Minutes II, Dec. 5, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;I knew it might put him in an awkward position that we had a discussion before finality has finally happened in this presidential race.\&quot;<br />
 Describing a phone call to Sen. John Breaux. Crawford, Texas, Dec. 2, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;As far as the legal hassling and wrangling and posturing in Florida, I would suggest you talk to our team in Florida led by Jim Baker.\&quot; Crawford, Texas, Nov. 30, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;The legislature's job is to write law. It's the executive branch's job to interpret law.\&quot; Austin, Texas, Nov. 22, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;They misunderestimated me.\&quot; Bentonville, Ark., Nov. 6, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;Think about that. Two hundred and eighty-five new or expanded programs, $2 trillion more in new spending, and not one new bureaucrat to file out the forms or answer the phones?\&quot; Minneapolis, Nov. 1, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;They want the federal government controlling Social Security like it's some kind of federal program.\&quot; St. Charles, Mo., Nov. 2, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;They said, 'You know, this issue doesn't seem to resignate with the people.' And I said, you know something? Whether it resignates or not doesn't matter to me, because I stand for doing what's the right thing, and what the right thing is hearing the voices of people who work.\&quot; Portland, Ore., Oct. 31, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;Anyway, after we go out and work our hearts out, after you go out and help us turn out the vote, after we've convinced the good Americans to vote, and while they're at it, pull that old George W. lever, if I'm the one, when I put my hand on the ####, when I put my hand on the ####, that day when they swear us in, when I put my hand on the ####, I will swear to not to uphold the laws of the land.\&quot; Toledo, Ohio, Oct. 27, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;It's your money. You paid for it.\&quot; LaCrosse, Wis., Oct. 18, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;That's a chapter, the last chapter of the 20th, 20th, the 21st century that most of us would rather forget. The last chapter of the 20th century. This is the first chapter of the 21st century. \&quot; On the Lewinsky scandal, Arlington Heights, Ill., Oct. 24, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;It's important for us to explain to our nation that life is important. It's not only life of babies, but it's life of children living in, you know, the dark dungeons of the Internet.\&quot; Arlington Heights, Ill., Oct. 24, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;I don't want nations feeling like that they can bully ourselves and our allies. I want to have a ballistic defense system so that we can make the world more peaceful, and at the same time I want to reduce our own nuclear capacities to the level commiserate with keeping the peace.\&quot; Des Moines, Iowa, Oct. 23, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream.\&quot; LaCrosse, Wis., Oct. 18, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;If I'm the president, we're going to have emergency-room care, we're going to have gag orders.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Drug therapies are replacing a lot of medicines as we used to know it.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;It's one thing about insurance, that's a Washington term.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I think we ought to raise the age at which juveniles can have a gun.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Mr. Vice President, in all due respect, it is I'm not sure 80 percent of the people get the death tax. I know this: 100 percent will get it if I'm the president.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Quotas are bad for America. It's not the way America is all about.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;If affirmative action means what I just described, what I'm for, then I'm for it.\&quot; St. Louis, Mo., October 18, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;Our priorities is our faith.\&quot; Greensboro, N.C., Oct. 10, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;I mean, there needs to be a wholesale effort against racial profiling, which is illiterate children.\&quot; Second presidential debate, Oct. 11, 2000 (Thanks to Leonard Williams.)</p>

<p>\&quot;It's going to require numerous IRA agents.\&quot; On Gore's tax plan, Greensboro, N.C., Oct. 10, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;I think if you know what you believe, it makes it a lot easier to answer questions. I can't answer your question.\&quot; In response to a question about whether he wished he could take back any of his answers in the first debate. Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Oct. 4, 2000 (Thanks to Peter Feld.)</p>

<p>\&quot;I would have my secretary of treasury be in touch with the financial centers, not only here but at home.\&quot; Boston, Oct. 3, 2000 (Thanks to M. Bateman.)</p>

<p>\&quot;I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully.\&quot; Saginaw, Mich., Sept. 29, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;I will have a foreign-handed foreign policy.\&quot; Redwood, Calif., Sept. 27, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;One of the common denominators I have found is that expectations rise above that which is expected.\&quot; Los Angeles, Sept. 27, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;It is clear our nation is reliant upon big foreign oil. More and more of our imports come from overseas.\&quot; Beaverton, Ore., Sep. 25, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;Well, that's going to be up to the pundits and the people to make up their mind. I'll tell you what is a president for him, for example, talking about my record in the state of Texas. I mean, he's willing to say anything in order to convince people that I haven't had a good record in Texas.\&quot; MSNBC, Sept. 20, 2000 (Thanks to Gregory H. Monberg.)</p>

<p>\&quot;I am a person who recognizes the fallacy of humans.\&quot; Oprah, Sept. 19, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;A tax cut is really one of the anecdotes to coming out of an economic illness.\&quot; The Edge With Paula Zahn, Sept. 18, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;The woman who knew that I had dyslexia I never interviewed her.\&quot; Orange, Calif., Sept. 15, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;The best way to relieve families from time is to let them keep some of their own money.\&quot; Westminster, Calif., Sept. 13, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;They have miscalculated me as a leader.\&quot; Ibid.</p>

<p>\&quot;I don't think we need to be subliminable about the differences between our views on prescription drugs.\&quot; Orlando, Fla., Sept. 12, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;This is what I'm good at. I like meeting people, my fellow citizens, I like interfacing with them.\&quot; Outside Pittsburgh, Sept. 8, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;That's Washington. That's the place where you find people getting ready to jump out of the foxholes before the first shot is fired.\&quot; Westland, Mich., Sept. 8, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;Listen, Al Gore is a very tough opponent. He is the incumbent. He<br />
represents the incumbency. And a challenger is somebody who generally<br />
comes from the pack and wins, if you're going to win. And that's where<br />
I'm coming from.\&quot; Detroit, Sept. 7, 2000 (Thanks to Michael Butler, Houston, Texas.)</p>

<p>\&quot;We'll let our friends be the peacekeepers and the great country called America will be the pacemakers.\&quot; Houston, Texas, Sept. 6, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;We don't believe in planners and deciders making the decisions on behalf of Americans.\&quot; Scranton, Pa., Sept. 6, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;I regret that a private comment I made to the vice presidential candidate made it through the public airways.\&quot; Allentown, Pa., Sept. 5, 2000.</p>

<p>\&quot;The point is, this is a way to help inoculate me about what has come and is coming.\&quot;--on his anti-Gore ad, in an interview with the New York Times, Sept. 2, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;As governor of Texas, I have set high standards for our public schools, and I have met those standards.\&quot;--CNN online chat, Aug. 30, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;Well, I think if you say you're going to do something and don't do it, that's trustworthiness.\&quot;--Ibid.</p>

<p>\&quot;I don't know whether I'm going to win or not. I think I am. I do know I'm ready for the job. And, if not, that's just the way it goes.\&quot; Des Moines, Iowa, Aug. 21, 2000</p>

<p>''This campaign not only hears the voices of the entrepreneurs and the farmers and the entrepreneurs, we hear the voices of those struggling to get ahead.\&quot; Ibid.</p>

<p>\&quot;We cannot let terrorists and rogue nations hold this nation hostile or hold our allies hostile.'' Ibid.</p>

<p>\&quot;I have a different vision of leadership. A leadership is someone who brings people together.\&quot; Bartlett, Tenn., Aug. 18, 2000 (Thanks to Tarja Black.)</p>

<p>\&quot;I think he needs to stand up and say if he thought the president were wrong on policy and issues, he ought to say where.\&quot; Interview with the Associated Press, Aug. 11, 2000 (Thanks to Ryan Rhodes.)</p>

<p>\&quot;I want you to know that farmers are not going to be secondary<br />
thoughts to a Bush administration.</p>

<p>They will be in the forethought of<br />
our thinking.\&quot; Salinas, Calif., Aug. 10, 2000 (Thanks to Kris Sester.)</p>

<p>\&quot;And if he continues that, I'm going to tell the nation what I think about him as a human being and a person.\&quot; President George H.W. Bush, on the Today show, Aug. 1, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;You might want to comment on that, Honorable.\&quot;--To New Jersey's secretary of state, the Hon. DeForest Soaries Jr., as quoted by Dana Milbank in the Washington Post, July 15, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;This case has had full analyzation and has been looked at a lot. I understand the emotionality of death penalty cases.\&quot;--Seattle Post-Intelligencer, June 23, 2000 (Thanks to Johnny Green.)</p>

<p>\&quot;States should have the right to enact reasonable laws and restrictions particularly to end the inhumane practice of ending a life that otherwise could live.\&quot; Cleveland, June 29, 2000 (Thanks to Douglas Basford.)</p>

<p>\&quot;Unfairly but truthfully, our party has been tagged as being against things. Anti-immigrant, for example. And we're not a party of anti-immigrants. Quite the opposite. We're a party that welcomes people.\&quot; Cleveland, July 1, 2000 (Thanks to M. Bateman.)</p>

<p>\&quot;The fundamental question is, 'Will I be a successful president when it comes to foreign policy?' I will be, but until I'm the president, it's going to be hard for me to verify that I think I'll be more effective.\&quot; In Wayne, Mich., as quoted by Katharine Q. Seelye in the New York Times, June 28, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;The only things that I can tell you is that every case I have reviewed I have been comfortable with the innocence or guilt of the person that I've looked at. I do not believe we've put a guilty ... I mean innocent person to death in the state of Texas.\&quot; All Things Considered, NPR, June 16, 2000 (Thanks to Andy Nouraee.)</p>

<p>\&quot;I'm gonna talk about the ideal world, Chris. I've read I understand reality. If you're asking me as the president, would I understand reality, I do.\&quot; On abortion, Hardball, MSNBC; May 31, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;There's not going to be enough people in the system to take advantage of people like me.\&quot; On the coming Social Security crisis; Wilton, Conn.; June 9, 2000 (Thanks to Andy Mais.)</p>

<p>\&quot;I think anybody who doesn't think I'm smart enough to handle the job is underestimating.\&quot; U.S. News &amp; World Report, April 3, 2000 (Thanks to Alfred Stanley, Austin, Texas.)</p>

<p>Bush: \&quot;First of all, Cinco de Mayo is not the independence day. That's diecis&Atilde;&copy;is de Septiembre, and ...\&quot;</p>

<p>Matthews: \&quot;What's that in English?\&quot;</p>

<p>Bush: \&quot;Fifteenth of September.\&quot; (Diecis&Atilde;&copy;is de Septiembre = Sept. 16)<br />
 Hardball, MSNBC, May 31, 2000 (Thanks to numerous readers.)</p>

<p>\&quot;Actually, I this may sound a little West Texan to you, but I like it. When I'm talking about when I'm talking about myself, and when he's talking about myself, all of us are talking about me.\&quot; Ibid.</p>

<p>\&quot;This is a world that is much more uncertain than the past. In the past we were certain, we were certain it was us versus the Russians in the past. We were certain, and therefore we had huge nuclear arsenals aimed at each other to keep the peace. That's what we were certain of. ... You see, even though it's an uncertain world, we're certain of some things. We're certain that even though the 'evil empire' may have passed, evil still remains. We're certain there are people that can't stand what America stands for. ...</p>

<p>We're certain there are madmen in this world, and there's terror, and there's missiles and I'm certain of this, too: I'm certain to maintain the peace, we better have a military of high morale, and I'm certain that under this administration, morale in the military is dangerously low.\&quot; Albuquerque, N.M., the Washington Post, May 31, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;He has certainly earned a reputation as a fantastic mayor, because the results speak for themselves. I mean, New York's a safer place for him to be.\&quot; On Rudy Giuliani, The Edge With Paula Zahn, May 18, 2000 (Thanks to Peter Goldman.)</p>

<p>\&quot;The fact that he relies on facts says things that are not factual are going to undermine his campaign.\&quot; New York Times, March 4, 2000 (Thanks to Garry Trudeau.)</p>

<p>\&quot;I think we agree, the past is over.\&quot; On his meeting with John McCain, Dallas Morning News, May 10, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;It's clearly a budget. It's got a lot of numbers in it.\&quot;--Reuters, May 5, 2000 (Thanks to Allison Fansler.)</p>

<p>GOV. BUSH: Because the picture on the newspaper. It just seems so un-American to me, the picture of the guy storming the house with a scared little boy there. I talked to my little brother, Jeb I haven't told this to many people. But he's the governor of I shouldn't call him my little brother--my brother, Jeb, the great governor of Texas.</p>

<p>JIM LEHRER: Florida.</p>

<p>GOV. BUSH: Florida. The state of the Florida. The NewsHour With Jim Lehrer, April 27, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;I hope we get to the bottom of the answer. It's what I'm interested to know.\&quot; On what happened in negotiations between the Justice Department and Eli&Atilde;&iexcl;n Gonz&Atilde;&iexcl;lez's Miami relatives, as quoted by the Associated Press, April 26, 2000 (Thanks to Saul Selzer.)</p>

<p>\&quot;Laura and I really don't realize how bright our children is sometimes until we get an objective analysis.\&quot; CNBC, April 15, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;You subscribe politics to it. I subscribe freedom to it.\&quot; Responding to a question about whether he and Al Gore were making the Eli&Atilde;&iexcl;n Gonz&Atilde;&iexcl;lez case a political issue. In Palm Beach, Fla., as quoted by the Associated Press, April 6, 2000 (Thanks to Helen Kennedy.)</p>

<p>\&quot;I was raised in the West. The wesv of Texas. It's pretty close to California. In more ways than Washington, D.C., is close to California.\&quot; In Los Angeles as quoted by the Los Angeles Times, April 8, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;Reading is the basics for all learning.\&quot; Announcing his \&quot;Reading First\&quot; initiative in Reston, Va., March 28, 2000 (Thanks to Carl LaRocca.)</p>

<p>\&quot;We want our teachers to be trained so they can meet the obligations, their obligations as teachers. We want them to know how to teach the science of reading. In order to make sure there's not this kind of federal federal cufflink.\&quot; At Fritsche Middle School, Milwaukee, March 30, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;Other Republican candidates may retort to personal attacks and negative ads.\&quot; Fund-raising letter from George W. Bush, quoted in the Washington Post, March 24, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;I've got a reason for running. I talk about a larger goal, which is to call upon the best of America. It's part of the renewal. It's reform and renewal. Part of the renewal is a set of high standards and to remind people that the greatness of America really does depend on neighbors helping neighbors and children finding mentors. I worry. I'm very worried about, you know, the kid who just wonders whether America is meant for him. I really worry about that. And uh, so, I'm running for a reason. I'm answering this question here and the answer is, you cannot lead America to a positive tomorrow with revenge on one's mind. Revenge is so incredibly negative. And so to answer your question, I'm going to win because people sense my heart, know my sense of optimism and know where I want to lead the country. And I tease people by saying, 'A leader, you can't say, follow me the world is going to be worse.' I'm an optimistic person. I'm an inherently content person. I've got a great sense of where I want to lead and I'm comfortable with why I'm running. And, you know, the call on that speech was, beware. This is going to be a tough campaign.\&quot; Interview with the Washington Post, March 23, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;People make suggestions on what to say all the time. I'll give you an example; I don't read what's handed to me. People say, 'Here, here's your speech, or here's an idea for a speech.' They're changed. Trust me.\&quot; Interview with the New York Times, March 15, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;It's evolutionary, going from governor to president, and this is a significant step, to be able to vote for yourself on the ballot, and I'll be able to do so next fall, I hope.\&quot; In an interview with the Associated Press, March 8, 2000 (Thanks to Joshua Micah Marshall.)</p>

<p>\&quot;It is not Reaganesque to support a tax plan that is Clinton in nature.'' Los Angeles, Feb. 23, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;I don't have to accept their tenants. I was trying to convince those college students to accept my tenants. And I reject any labeling me because I happened to go to the university.\&quot; Today, Feb. 23, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;I understand small business growth. I was one.\&quot; New York Daily News, Feb. 19, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;The senator has got to understand if he's going to have he can't have it both ways. He can't take the high horse and then claim the low road.\&quot; To reporters in Florence, S.C., Feb. 17, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;Really proud of it. A great campaign. And I'm really pleased with the organization and the thousands of South Carolinians that worked on my behalf. And I'm very gracious and humbled.\&quot; To Cokie Roberts, This Week, Feb. 20, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;I don't want to win? If that were the case why the heck am I on the bus 16 hours a day, shaking thousands of hands, giving hundreds of speeches, getting pillared in the press and cartoons and still staying on message to win?\&quot; Newsweek, Feb. 28, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;I thought how proud I am to be standing up beside my dad. Never did it occur to me that he would become the gist for cartoonists.\&quot; ibid.</p>

<p>\&quot;If you're sick and tired of the politics of cynicism and polls and principles, come and join this campaign.\&quot; Hilton Head, S.C., Feb. 16, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;How do you know if you don't measure if you have a system that simply suckles kids through?\&quot; Explaining the need for educational accountability in Beaufort, S.C., Feb. 16, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;We ought to make the pie higher.\&quot; South Carolina Republican Debate, Feb. 15, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;I do not agree with this notion that somehow if I go to try to attract votes and to lead people toward a better tomorrow somehow I get subscribed to some some doctrine gets subscribed to me.\&quot; Meet The Press, Feb. 13, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;I've changed my style somewhat, as you know. I'm less I pontificate less, although it may be hard to tell it from this show. And I'm more interacting with people.\&quot; ibid</p>

<p>\&quot;I think we need not only to eliminate the tollbooth to the middle class, I think we should knock down the tollbooth.\&quot; Nashua, N.H., as quoted by Gail Collins in the New York Times, Feb. 1, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;The most important job is not to be governor, or first lady in my case.\&quot; Pella, Iowa, as quoted by the San Antonio Express-News, Jan. 30, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;Will the highways on the Internet become more few?\&quot; Concord, N.H., Jan. 29, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;This is Preservation Month. I appreciate preservation. It's what you do when you run for president. You gotta preserve.\&quot; Speaking during \&quot;Perseverance Month\&quot; at Fairgrounds Elementary School in Nashua, N.H. As quoted in the Los Angeles Times, Jan. 28, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;I know how hard it is for you to put food on your family.\&quot; Greater Nashua, N.H., Chamber of Commerce, Jan. 27, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;What I am against is quotas. I am against hard quotas, quotas they basically delineate based upon whatever. However they delineate, quotas, I think vulcanize society. So I don't know how that fits into what everybody else is saying, their relative positions, but that's my position.'' Quoted by Molly Ivins, the San Francisco Chronicle, Jan. 21, 2000 (Thanks to Toni L. Gould.)</p>

<p>\&quot;When I was coming up, it was a dangerous world, and you knew exactly who they were,\&quot; he said.</p>

<p>\&quot;It was us vs. them, and it was clear who them was. Today, we are not so sure who the they are, but we know they're there.\&quot; Iowa Western Community College, Jan 21, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;The administration I'll bring is a group of men and women who are focused on what's best for America, honest men and women, decent men and women, women who will see service to our country as a great privilege and who will not stain the house.\&quot; Des Moines Register debate, Iowa, Jan. 15, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;This is still a dangerous world. It's a world of madmen and uncertainty and potential mential losses.\&quot; At a South Carolina oyster roast, as quoted in the Financial Times, Jan. 14, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;We must all hear the universal call to like your neighbor just like you like to be liked yourself.\&quot; ibid.</p>

<p>\&quot;Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?\&quot; Florence, S.C., Jan. 11, 2000</p>

<p>\&quot;Gov. Bush will not stand for the subsidation of failure.\&quot; ibid.</p>

<p>\&quot;There needs to be debates, like we're going through. There needs to be town-hall meetings. There needs to be travel. This is a huge country.\&quot; Larry King Live, Dec. 16, 1999</p>

<p>\&quot;I read the newspaper.\&quot; In answer to a question about his reading habits, New Hampshire Republican Debate, Dec. 2, 1999</p>

<p>\&quot;I think it's important for those of us in a position of responsibility to be firm in sharing our experiences, to understand that the babies out of wedlock is a very difficult chore for mom and baby alike. ... I believe we ought to say there is a different alternative than the culture that is proposed by people like Miss Wolf in society. .. And, you know, hopefully, condoms will work, but it hasn't worked.\&quot; Meet the Press, Nov. 21, 1999</p>

<p>\&quot;The students at Yale came from all different backgrounds and all parts of the country. Within months, I knew many of them.\&quot; From A Charge To Keep, by George W. Bush, published November 1999</p>

<p>\&quot;It is incredibly presumptive for somebody who has not yet earned his party's nomination to start speculating about vice presidents.\&quot; Keene, N.H., Oct. 22, 1999, quoted in the New Republic, Nov. 15, 1999</p>

<p>\&quot;The important question is, How many hands have I shaked?\&quot; Answering a question about why he hasn't spent more time in New Hampshire, in the New York Times, Oct. 23, 1999</p>

<p>\&quot;I don't remember debates. I don't think we spent a lot of time debating it. Maybe we did, but I don't remember.\&quot; On discussions of the Vietnam War when he was an undergraduate at Yale, Washington Post, July 27, 1999</p>

<p>\&quot;The only thing I know about Slovakia is what I learned first-hand from your foreign minister, who came to Texas.\&quot; To a Slovak journalist as quoted by Knight Ridder News Service, June 22, 1999. Bush's meeting was with Janez Drnovsek, the prime minister of Slovenia.</p>

<p>\&quot;If the East Timorians decide to revolt, I'm sure I'll have a statement.\&quot; Quoted by Maureen Dowd in the New York Times, June 16, 1999</p>

<p>\&quot;Keep good relations with the Grecians.\&quot; Quoted in the Economist, June 12, 1999</p>

<p>\&quot;Kosovians can move back in.\&quot; CNN Inside Politics, April 9, 1999</p>

<p>\&quot;It was just inebriating what Midland was all about then.\&quot; From a 1994 interview, as quoted in First Son, by Bill Minutaglio</p>

<p>Jacob Weisberg is editor of Slate and co-author, with Robert E. Rubin, of In an Uncertain World.<br />
Article URL: <a href="http://slate.msn.com/id/76886/">http://slate.msn.com/id/76886/</a></p>

<p>Something for the Bush section,<br />
might be repeats of previous Bushwhackings, but you can never overdo that, right?</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
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<p>Doesn't work??</p>&quot;
&quot;217&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;We're still getting around to finishing up that scheme... It's a little incomplete, you may have noticed, lol. Still some purple and rough edges that don't belong there. lol.&quot;
&quot;65&quot;;&quot;129&quot;;&quot;Designed for a life of leisure. Yes, I like it. That's my life from now on. I'm living a life of leisure whether you all like it or not!! Sorry about the discomfort the workforce puts you through.&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;52&quot;;&quot;<p>Yeah! Go women!! I love women!</p>

<p>Er uh. And Ag! More than them. Much more than women, yes.</p>

<p> ~_~</p>

<p>(o)(o)   &lt;--- B00bies! Also B00bies! ---&gt;  ( . ) ( . )</p>&quot;
&quot;110&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<font size="7" color="#FF0000"><b>JAJAJAAJAJAJAJAJAJAJAJA!!</b></font>&quot;
&quot;110&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;I love those scroll bars! Thank you for not making the page wider than I can read!!&quot;
&quot;217&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;It's only the beginning. :) If I manage to get myself another full weekend I'll do a little more tinkering myself.
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.sloganizer.net/en/" title="Soultron"><img src="http://www.sloganizer.net/en/style1,Sitegeist.png" border="0" alt="Live and Let Duh!" title="The Ghost in the Internet Machine!" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;162&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>To Bal'Tor I hope to soon take my leave of you. THis used to be a place of peace, of vacation, rest and isolation from the churning stomach acid of the surface world, but no longer, it's now sunk tot he deepest bowels of Shade upsetting my digestion with it's intrusion down here so</p>

<p>To those who've come down here to hunt me and e'en now lie in dread ambush most unfulfilled nights of internimally waiting for me to foolishly step into your amatuerish traps just keep right on wasting your time, you've obviously lost sight of why we're here, lost track of the True Magic of Shade and speaking of </p>

<p>To Shade, I'm returning topside and when I arrive should the childish hostilities against me and my clan continue there shall be a reckoning, I'll visit hell upon all you thought you knew of Shade and Me. You've counted on Nice, but your actions have ruled it out, the claws are out and you're mice. If I gotta be hunted to a tatter I'll give you the fight of your waste of space lives, not even he</p>

<p>To Slyth, you're a maggot, and your death is assured should you ever have the courage to be caught outside of your safe little burrows. You're not worthy to serve Chaos and why he's kept you in his employ is a painful mystery that's only answers do him no credits to wisdom nor wits. You're a dundering savage, a stuttering slurring mess living to die, dying to be cleaned off the face of Shade. Your master</p>

<p>To Chaos, I've watched YOUR progress and hence have elected to serve none but the very concept of which you've named yourself for. The very primal Essence of Chaos, but in Balance with Order. You have falen so very very short and have yet to justify all your actions and inactions up to now. </p>

<p>BarnCat leaned back and smiled, but in a move of caution still crumpled up the scroll and tossed it into the fireplace, actions will speak louder, his messenger had scouted out all the various tales to be hauled over and they would be readable in his new home soon.</p>
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<p>[Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 65<br />
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As the 1st anniversary nears, here's wishing the world a gentler 9-11.<br />
The following link takes a very long time to load, grab a Kleenex while you wait, you'll need it. Turn on your sound, it's dramatic and moving. <a href="http://www.link4u.com/littledidsheknow.htm">http://www.link4u.com/littledidsheknow.htm</a><br />
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Are you ready for the Big Meeting in Pennsylvania in 12 days? Everyone interested is invited September 21, 2002 Details see <a href="http://www.pabigfootsociety.com">http://www.pabigfootsociety.com</a> or details or email Eric Altman at <a href="mailto:bigfootboy_2000@yahoo.com">bigfootboy_2000@yahoo.com</a> for other info News article:<br />
\&quot;Bigfoot enthusiasts make tracks to Jeannette\&quot; (Pennsylvania) <a href="http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/news/s_89227.html">http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/news/s_89227.html</a> and Does Bigfoot lurk in Pa. mountains? By Randy Griffith &copy; The Tribune Democrat September 08, 2002 <a href="http://www.tribune-democrat.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=R9509">http://www.tribune-democrat.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=R9509</a> 8&amp;BRD=#32&amp;PAG==4=a&amp;dept_id=H4742&amp;rfi==6<br />
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Paper:<br />
\&quot;Fabricating Sasquatch Footprints!\&quot; By Don Baird <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/baird.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/baird.htm</a> Other papers of interest:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology.htm</a><br />
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Reading material:<br />
By no means exhaustive or comprehensive, here is a list of books, periodicals and other reading materials FYI. . . <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/readingmaterial.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/readingmaterial.htm</a><br />
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For those of you interested in communicating with other researchers via a non-censored-post chat list, I monitor <a href="mailto:The_Sasquatch_List@yahoogroups.com">The_Sasquatch_List@yahoogroups.com</a>. It is a private non-published list, -if interested, email Dennis Fenton at <a href="mailto:pnw_apeman@hotmail.com">pnw_apeman@hotmail.com</a> (he has invited you to join) Tell him you are a subscriber to the Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online. Memberships will be verified.<br />
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Grand-children &amp; Children's Yeti Website Introduce your children to Pujan Roka's \&quot;The Legend of the Yeti\&quot; Website. For pre-teens, select \&quot;Stories, games or wallpaper.\&quot; A great \&quot;read aloud-Learning website for children.\&quot; The website has many language options: English, Spanish, French, German and Italian. I have a great appreciation for the work that was put into this site. <a href="http://www.legendofyeti.com">http://www.legendofyeti.com</a><br />
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If that doesn't interest your children, they can type-talk to the Yeti/abominable snowman online in real time here: <a href="http://www.newweb.net/cgi-bin/yeti/yeticgi.pl">http://www.newweb.net/cgi-bin/yeti/yeticgi.pl</a> :-) - That'll keep 'em busy for hours.<br />
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...And for the newly interested subscribers to this newsletter, here is a website worth a read: <a href="http://www.ultranet.ca/bcscc/Sasq.htm">http://www.ultranet.ca/bcscc/Sasq.htm</a><br />
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Interesting Quotes:<br />
Check back from time to time, more quotes will be added weekly: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/quotes.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/quotes.htm</a><br />
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Daily Colonist, Antiquated Article Cowichan Lake 1905 <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/cowichan.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/cowichan.htm</a><br />
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Website article:<br />
THE MYSTERIOUS ORIENT Part III posted by kimba d'michi \&quot;The Search for Big Foot in Southeast Asia\&quot; <a href="http://www.bangkokpost.net/travel/mysterious3.html">http://www.bangkokpost.net/travel/mysterious3.html</a><br />
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Bhutanese Yeti's hair' defies DNA analysis <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/yetidna.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/yetidna.htm</a><br />
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The Vancouver Sun, October 18, 1997<br />
Pitt River Valley, BC Canada Article courtesy Ken Kristian <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/vancouversun.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/vancouversun.htm</a><br />
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North Coast, BC 1998<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/haisla.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/haisla.htm</a><br />
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Orang Pendek<br />
For some years, I have watched closely, the hunt for the OP and the players. Here is my view behind the recent orang pendek BBC news articles:<br />
The recent flood of orang pendek news articles are clones of those reported a year ago and many times since the Sumatran trip, which took place a year ago in September of 2001 in the Kerinci region.<br />
Unfortunately, there isn't any earth shattering news about to come out of Sumatra regarding the OP and nothing significantly new has happened in the interim year to warrant the title Loren Coleman stressed as \&quot;Breaking News.\&quot; Andrew Sanderson is from Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Keith Towley, from Macclesfield. Of the three - two of the men actually went on the trek, the third was taken back to Sungai Penuh after he fell ill.<br />
Adam Davies, is not a world famous cryptozoologist-explorer as UK columnists have stated, he is a 32-year-old Internet manager from Bramhall, Stockport, UK. His trip to the Kerinci, Sumatra was not a three-week expedition but a ten-day visit as guests of FFI, (Fauna &amp; Flora International in Cambridge UK). The single footprint and the Asian tapir hairs they are alleged to have found actually were pointed out to them by expert FFI field tiger-trackers after the tapir had rubbed his hind-end against the tree.<br />
It is said that the hairs cannot be identified as any known Sumatran primate, but the Asian tapir isn't a primate and too, the same can be said about Sasquatch hairs, which cannot truly be identified because we do not have a specimen for comparison. Hence, it is assumed that unknown primate hairs must be Sasquatch; thus we, \&quot;the hopefuls\&quot; assume. So where are we? We're in the same spot as we were 35 years ago with at least a well studied film of the Sasquatch; thousands of footprint casts and witness accounts.<br />
None of this OP business should be regarded as \&quot;Breaking news,\&quot; but more of the same push for publicity. No one wishes more than I do that the OP be photographed, studied &amp; classified. But sightings are few. This tiny little gibbon-like creature, mistakenly likened to the yeti by the misinformed press, has been seen by wildlife photographer Jeremy Holden, FFI Kerinci Seblat Program team members Debbie Martyr and Achmad Yanuar and other FFI associates between the years 1994 and 1997. The price of the sightings came high. Eight years of living in adverse conditions, 9 grueling hours from any medical help or form of modern civilization, tiger attacks, extreme danger from poachers and vivex malaria to name a few.<br />
Your International donation to would help immensely<br />
- (An Adam Davies oversight). I will send you \&quot;Contact\&quot; information for \&quot;Kerinci Seblat Program, Sumatra\&quot; or \&quot;Project Orang Pendek\&quot; donations.<br />
First an old 1994 article on Debbie Martyr's departure for the Kerinci Seblat in Sumatra.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/martyr94.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/martyr94.htm</a> Then the Davies/Towley news article<br />
<a href="http://www">http://www</a>,bigfootencounters.com/articles/davies_towley.htm Orang pendek Photo:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/op_photo.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/op_photo.htm</a><br />
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Current articles:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/brunner.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/brunner.htm</a> Here is another:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/ophairs.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/ophairs.htm</a> and yet more of the same:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/adamdavies.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/adamdavies.htm</a> and finally this article:<br />
\&quot;Northeast adventurer set to prove abominable snowman exists\&quot; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/moredavies.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/moredavies.htm</a><br />
To Adam Davies, this quote:<br />
\&quot;It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.\&quot; . . . Sherlock Holmes<br />
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The Yeiku<br />
Gayle Highpine, a well respected Kootenay woman, now working with natives in Peru often spoke at the Western Bigfoot Society Meetings about her culture and the \&quot;Yeiku,\&quot; the term she used to denote what the Salish call \&quot;Sasquatch.\&quot; In the course of her friendship with various Bigfoot researchers, many of her stories were published in Ray Crowe's newsletter the \&quot;Track Record\&quot; or recorded at her guest speaker presentations. Ray sent along the following, which some of you may find interesting. &copy; July 1991 Track Record #3 Yeiku is a Kootenay First Nation Canadian word for a Bigfoot-type creature.<br />
Gayle Highpine is part Kootenay. While she was visiting the Lillooet Indian reserve in the British Columbia's Coast Range, she heard an interesting story about a friend's uncle near the town of Lillooet. He had been duck hunting nearby, and was carrying a long string of ducks across his back, tied by the feet on a string. Along comes our hairy Yeiku, grabs the string of ducks and scooted. This was in the early 1970's A similar story was recorded by J.W. Burns while living on the Chehalis Reserve in the 1940's.<br />
On Yeiku kidnapping Highpine related this story: The young squaw in the 1930's disappeared from the reserve village, and just as mysteriously reappeared one day. She had escaped from the Yeiku, the Kootenay word for Sasquatch or giant, who had taken her for a wife...and she was pregnant by the monster. Gayle heard the story from a Lillooet woman who told the story to Gayle, having heard it from her grandmother...who was present when the fur covered baby arrived! The F-3 hybrid died soon after birth, but Indian legends persist that many of the monster children live.<br />
Can Bigfoot mate with a human? The classic case is of Mare + Jackass == mule. In this case the animals are genetically far enough apart that the offspring normally can't reproduce...but Gayle says the Indians think that variation in Bigfoot height doesn't mean different species. Ivan Sanderson suggests in his book 'Abominable Snowman,' the smaller Bigfoot types that are reported are full-grown human hybrids! And scientist types can't even find one type to classify.<br />
Not only that, but the prevailing opinion on the Lillooet lands and of a broad spectrum of other Indian groups is that the early incursions of white men left behind small pox, influenza, and other diseases that killed off a big percentage of the early Indian populations that didn't have any resistance - killing off Bigfoot who are apparently susceptible to the same organisms as mankind. This would explain why there weren't more Bigfoot sightings by early settlers, miners and explorers.<br />
A group of Cree Indians led by Robert Smallboy left the obbema Reservation in 1968 to live on the prairies of Alberta, Canada. After several years they started seeing more and more Sasquatch...rare in the Prairie Provinces. They believe this is a sign from their spirit powers, a good omen, that they have done the right thing in leaving the reserve.<br />
While in Cranbrook, Gayle Highpine said she had heard that at the turn of the century a rogue Yeiku was reported killing people near Windermere in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia. The Indians banded together and killed the beast. There are other legends similar to this from the mouth of the Fraser River. Report courtesy and &copy; Ray Crowe's July 1991 Track Record #3<br />
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Austral-Asian Primate Society will be holding its annual meeting and Conference at Melbourne Zoo (Melbourne, Australia) over the weekend of 6th - 8th December. For more details and to download a registration form, please visit <a href="http://www.primates.on.net">http://www.primates.on.net</a><br />
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New Scientist Article: by Hazel Muir<br />
\&quot;Long Lost Neanderthal baby re-discovered\&quot; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/neanderthal.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/neanderthal.htm</a><br />
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Older news articles<br />
Scioto County Ohio<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/scioto.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/scioto.htm</a><br />
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Book Review by F. G. Wood:<br />
\&quot;Sasquatch Apparitions\&quot; by the late Barbara Wasson <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/wasson.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/wasson.htm</a><br />
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Book Review by Dr. Ron Westrum<br />
\&quot;Bigfoot: A Personal Inquiry Into a Phenomenon\&quot; Author Kenneth Wylie. Viking Press, New York, 1980. 268 pp. <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/wylie.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/wylie.htm</a><br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/20/2004 8:18 am <br />
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<p>[Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 67<br />
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Final call for the Eastern Bigfoot Meeting&iexcl;&shy;. Next weekend in Jeanette, Pennsylvania - Saturday September 21 2002 - public invited. Details are uploaded here:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/events.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/events.htm</a><br />
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Fortean Times, October 2002<br />
Monster Mania: Scare stories of weird assailants sweep India - again... <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/monster.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/monster.htm</a><br />
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1990 Field Report<br />
An Investigation of the Orang Pendek, The Short Man of Sumatra By Deborah Martyr<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/littleman.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/littleman.htm</a><br />
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&iexcl;&plusmn;ISU professor seeks to uncover truth about Sasquatch &iexcl;&deg; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/isu.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/isu.htm</a><br />
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Free Sasquatch Seminar at Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho, September 27, 2002 If you are intrigued by stories of Sasquatch you can attend a free public seminar, \&quot;Sasquatch, North America's Great Ape,\&quot; at 7 p.m. Friday Sept. 27th. ISU campus, Pocatello, Idaho. The seminar, hosted by Dr. Jeff Meldrum, will feature Canadian wildlife biologist Dr. John Bindernagel, who will also be signing his book by the same title.<br />
More information on Dr. Bindernagel here: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bindernagel.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bindernagel.htm</a> Old 1999 new article on Bindernagel WITH PHOTOS: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bindernagel2.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bindernagel2.htm</a> and finally, John B&iexcl;&macr;s website:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootbiologist.com">http://www.bigfootbiologist.com</a><br />
Of interest, his text on Bears and the comparisons<br />
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APWire article 1995:<br />
&iexcl;&plusmn;Researchers using DNA testing to verify Bigfoot&iexcl;&plusmn; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/dna.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/dna.htm</a><br />
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&iexcl;&plusmn;Yeti stories not so far fetched, says professor&iexcl;&plusmn; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/yetistories.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/yetistories.htm</a><br />
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News: A trio of 1992 newspaper articles:<br />
Lewiston, Idaho<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/lewiston.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/lewiston.htm</a> and<br />
Klamath, California<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/klamathca.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/klamathca.htm</a> and<br />
Spaulding, Idaho<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/spaulding2.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/spaulding2.htm</a><br />
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Whitewater Bay, Alaska footprints<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/whitewaterbay.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/whitewaterbay.htm</a><br />
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Looks like a letter to the editor in Wales, courtesy Shaun O&iexcl;&macr;Dell. <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/oconnor.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/oconnor.htm</a><br />
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For you die-hard Minnesota Iceman fans, I found another ancient except titled: &iexcl;&deg;LATEST NEWS OF THE ICE MAN&iexcl;&plusmn; dated 1969 (Who was it that received a letter from the Smithsonian?)<br />
&iexcl;&shy;&iexcl;&plusmn;The Ice Man has turned up again. It had never \&quot;disappeared\&quot; at all; the exhibitor, Frank Hansen, had simply moved the mysterious \&quot;body\&quot; in ice to a new location. According to our latest information, the exhibit was on display for two weeks in May at a shopping center in Detroit, Michigan. Later it was to be exhibited in Canada and then put on display at the Illinois State Fair at Springfield in August. After that, according to our sources, it is to be turned over to some scientific body for examination. In the meantime, if scientists from the Smithsonian or from any other scientific organization want to look at it, they can do so by paying 50 cents like everybody else.&iexcl;&plusmn; Credit for information: Lucius Farish, of Plumerville, Arkansas published by the late George Haas in the Bigfoot Bulletin no 6 June 25, 1969.<br />
Important Note on this Iceman Subject:<br />
I have recently learned there is an interesting newspaper article titled: &iexcl;&plusmn;Strange Ice Man Tale, A New Race or an Old Hoax?&iexcl;&plusmn; written by Phil Casey. It was published in THE WASHINGTON POST, on March 27, 1969.<br />
If any of you Iceman junkies have access to the Washington Post microfiche archives, this article may have some important information considering it&iexcl;&macr;s date.<br />
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Back in Time:<br />
Old Timers will remember this notice in the San Francisco Examiner on Tuesday September 24, 1974. Lead in line read: &iexcl;&plusmn;Bigfoot Tracks - - Human Hair&iexcl;&plusmn;<br />
Cougar, Washington -- The leader of a scientific Sasquatch hunt says strands of hair found with huge manlike footprints in remote area near Mt. St. Helens have been identified as human hair. Robert Morgan, director of the American Yeti Expedition said yesterday from his base camp here: &iexcl;&deg;It&iexcl;&macr;s something we&iexcl;&macr;re very excited about.&iexcl;&plusmn; Morgan, leader of a summer expedition searching for the legendary Bigfoot says many people have suggested the Sasquatch is some kind of ape. But he said the new evidence could eventually lead to the proof that Bigfoot is more human.<br />
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More from our &iexcl;&deg;Way-back in time&iexcl;&plusmn; machine: Noting: - 33 years later; I have to wonder if some things never change?<br />
Field Report from Jim McClarin dated June 1969 \&quot;I made two recent excursions to the Bluff Creek area searching for signs of Bigfoot activity. On June 3, in the company of Ron Konicke, Hoite Herron, and his son Danny. I spent about 7 daylight hours searching on foot in the areas of Onion Mountain, Blue Creek Mountain, Barren Butte and Laird Meadow.&iexcl;&plusmn;<br />
&iexcl;&plusmn;No conclusive Bigfoot spoor was found. Several distinct 9 or 10-inch bare human footprints had been made in the mud on the road near Onion Lake, - by someone who normally wears shoes - undoubtedly a Bigfoot searcher. The day was quite warm and the snow was melting rapidly. Three bears were seen.&iexcl;&plusmn;<br />
\&quot;On June 6, 7 and 8 in the company of Dick Frey I covered about 32 miles on foot in the areas of Cedar Camp, Van&iexcl;&macr;s Peak and its western exposure, Maple Spring, Beans Camp, Salal Spring, Flint Valley, Laird Meadow and Bluff Creek above McDuff Camp.<br />
The region of Elk Valley was still quite heavy with snow. (June) Several ponds in the same area were teeming with breeding frogs and newts. Rhododendrons, azaleas, dogwoods and various shrubs were in bloom. The weather was mostly overcast and foggy. Two bear and two deer were seen and a fine reference collection of bear droppings and hair was obtained.<br />
No sign of 0h-Mah. Bill Eddington and a fellow Bigfoot searcher were met on the Laird Meadow road June 8. Attempts to locate or learn anything of Dr. Pauley&iexcl;&macr;s search party were unsuccessful. &amp;#169; Jim McClarin. . .<br />
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Why &iexcl;&deg;fact&iexcl;&plusmn; TV keeps Trotting out Bigfoot Scientists worry &iexcl;&reg;truth&iexcl;&macr; loses out to ratings on 'educational' networks <a href="http://www.dallasnews.com/dmn/news/stories/091602dnnewlearningtv.2e74.html">http://www.dallasnews.com/dmn/news/stories/091602dnnewlearningtv.2e74.html</a><br />
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&iexcl;&plusmn;Baffling Bigfoot Unites Believers, 1997 <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/baffling.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/baffling.htm</a><br />
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Some interesting notations in this 1993 article <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/tribune93.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/tribune93.htm</a><br />
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Weird Art Bell&iexcl;&macr;s page, Photos.<br />
<a href="http://artbell.com/bigfoot.html">http://artbell.com/bigfoot.html</a><br />
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SIDE BAR READING that may apply: - FYI<br />
Clinical Attitude Towards Arguments<br />
<a href="http://www.earlham.edu/~peters/courses/inflogic/clinical.htm">http://www.earlham.edu/~peters/courses/inflogic/clinical.htm</a> and<br />
Doubting the Doubter<br />
<a href="http://users.bestweb.net/~jond4u/doubting.html">http://users.bestweb.net/~jond4u/doubting.html</a><br />
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<p>[Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 68 October 1, 2002<br />
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Paper: By John Green, 1989<br />
\&quot;The Case for Legal Inquiry into Sasquatch Evidence \&quot; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/legalcase.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/legalcase.htm</a><br />
Other notable hominid related papers are uploaded here: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology.htm</a><br />
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Featured article is from Spain:<br />
\&quot;The Man of the Chitral\&quot; by Joaqu&iacute;n Albaic&iacute;n, Spain. A tribute to Jordi Magraner's search for the barmanu which I sometimes refer to as the Pakistani wildman. <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/chitral.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/chitral.htm</a><br />
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Nanaimo woman reports little twins with male &amp; female, 1988 <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/nanaimo.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/nanaimo.htm</a><br />
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I've been sorting through some of the historic BC Archives and found a few rather grizzly reports from Alaska. 18 abridged entries are uploaded here for your perusal. There were a staggering number of Sasquatch \&quot;aggression\&quot; reports out of Alaska from the early 1900's to 1970's, white, gray and black colored creatures. <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/oldalaska.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/oldalaska.htm</a><br />
Another article on Alaska from the days when they were still regarded as the yeti or abominable snowman by the media: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/salmon.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/salmon.htm</a><br />
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Continuing through the archives, I was curious about Montana. In sorting through those card files, I discovered that Montana reports did not churn out as much fear &amp; aggression reports as Alaska but had more in the way of tracks, footprints and reports of white or light colored sasquatches; one by a forest ranger and most were daytime sightings. Montana Bigfoot informants were polygraphed. Wouldn't it be nice to have a universal system for witness polygraph testing? - Polygraph tests may not be admissible in a court of law, but certainly the authenticity of witness statements would be increased ten fold if researchers universally had such a system. At the encouragement of Montana snowbird John Millard I have logged a random number of those reports from the BC Archives. Millard, you'll remember from past newsletters, tracked a black male \&quot;ye'iitsoh\&quot; (Navajo for a Sasquatch-like creature) and a ye'iitsoh baby for three years in the Arizona Mazatzals until John's wife passed away from cancer. His book will be fascinating and full of behavior patterns and anecdotes of ye'iitsoh. A retired rancher in Montana, he's never seen the Montana creature, but has seen tracks w/a 54 inch stride after an unseasonal snowstorm during the fall roundup. <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/oldermontana.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/oldermontana.htm</a><br />
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Hawaii: Legends and Folklore<br />
The tale of the Aikanaka footprint, from the Obake files. Source: University of Hawaii (folklore project) <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/obake.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/obake.htm</a> and<br />
Wahiawa, Hawaii (more on Aikanaka)<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/aikanaka.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/aikanaka.htm</a><br />
Reading material on Hawaiian Giants and Little People Folklore <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/hi.html">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/hi.html</a> Credit Nick Sucik, Hawaii<br />
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An interest in Sasquatch sightings \&quot;as a result of the forest fires in the Western States, has generated much interest. Here is a letter from Don Monroe in Idaho, author of a new book \&quot;Sasquatch 2001.\&quot; Sent to Ray Crowe, it reads:<br />
\&quot;I have one story that you can use in the TR that is indicative of the intelligence of Bigfeet and their knowledge of the use of fire. The TR last issue mentioned something about them seen running away from forest fires. Well, This is an incredible deposition from two professional Native American fire fighters who have worked all over the west fighting fires for many years and they swore by it. \&quot;It is our job to mop up the forest fires by going in behind the fires and putting out the small fires that sometimes will burn for weeks underground, or along the tree roots and in the brush. \&quot;Twice in our experience in two different states we have come onto tracks in the burns where it looked like Sasquatch had been there with us or ahead of us. \&quot;These were huge tracks that stopped at dead animals; as deer and other game that had been killed by the fire, and these creatures had taken the meat from them, and at one place this meat was piled up on the big rocks near the fires to continue cooking! We found fresh blood on the rocks where the meat had probably been snatched up when we had come along and had scared them off? Definitely it looks that Sasquatch know and understand the use of fire!\&quot;<br />
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For the newbies online, TR stands for \&quot;Track Record,\&quot; which is a Bigfoot/Sasquatch newsletter delivered by ground mail published by Ray Crowe. If you want to subscribe to his newsletter, or purchase Don Monroe's new book \&quot;Sasquatch 2001: - email Ray at <a href="mailto:raycrowe@aol.com">raycrowe@aol.com</a> I believe the Monroe book is $22.00 US funds. The Track Record newsletter is $20.00 US funds for ten issues a year.<br />
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Janet and Colin Bord's \&quot;Bigfoot Casebook\&quot; is online: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/sightings.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/sightings.htm</a><br />
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Daniel Perez sent a note today that he is in Moscow for a ten-day pow-wow with the Russian Hominid investigators. I look forward to his report.<br />
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Cowlitz County, WA 1984<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/cowlitz.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/cowlitz.htm</a> and<br />
Cowlitz County, WA 1989<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/aba/kodiakrand.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/aba/kodiakrand.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;Want to develop a King County wetland? Make it comfy for Bigfoot\&quot; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/kingcounty.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/kingcounty.htm</a> Article courtesy John Green &amp; Tim Olson<br />
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*Low Budget Sasquatch Film underway in Big Bear California* <a href="http://www.comingsoon.net/cgi-bin/archive/fullnews.cgi?">http://www.comingsoon.net/cgi-bin/archive/fullnews.cgi?</a> newsid1033105894,92493<br />
David Venghaus, who served as an assistant director on Steven Spielberg's movies \&quot;Catch Me If You Can, \&quot; \&quot;Minority Report\&quot; and \&quot;A.I. Artificial Intelligence\&quot; will direct a NEW movie: \&quot;They Call Him Sasquatch\&quot; from a script he wrote.<br />
The low-budget feature heads into production in October in Big Bear, California.<br />
\&quot;Sasquatch\&quot; follows the exploits of a motley group of Bigfoot enthusiasts in the mountains of Northern California, where a recent sighting of the creature has occurred. A cash reward is offered for the capture of the beast, which spurs everyone to begin scheming to win the money.\&quot; Neal McDonough (Minority Report) is set to star, along with Tom Bresnahan, Garry Marshall, Warren Berlinger, Chuck McCann and Vene Arcoraci.<br />
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DNA (re-run)<br />
This was posted once before but enquiries continue for Dr. Bryan Sykes report on the hairs found in Bhutan last year. Here it is again. Yeti Hair Defies DNA Analysis - 26 June 2001 LONDON - British scientists on the trail of the Yeti have found some of the best evidence yet for the existence of the mythical Himalayan creature a sample of hair that has proved impossible to identify, according to a published report Monday. Genetic tests on the hair, which was gathered from a tree in Bhutan, have failed to match its DNA to that of another animal said the report in The Times. The findings, which have surprised skeptical researchers, raise the strong possibility that the sample belongs to a yet undiscovered species.<br />
In Bhutan, an expedition team was led by an official Yeti-hunter\&quot; to a forest in the eastern part of the country, where he was convinced that an animal was at large. He told us that he had found evidence of the Yeti in the hollow of a cedar tree,\&quot; Rob McCall, a zoologist who was part of the expedition, was quoted as saying. Dr. McCall's team removed strands of hair from the tree and returned to Britain to have them analyzed. Bryan Sykes, professor of Human Genetics at the Oxford Institute of Molecular Medicine, one of the world's leading experts on DNA analysis, who examined the hair, told The Times: \&quot;We found some DNA in it, but we don't know what it is. It's not a human, not a bear nor anything else we have so far been able to identify. It's a mystery and I never thought this would end in a mystery. We have never encountered DNA that we couldn't recognize before.\&quot; &copy; 2001 Deutsche Presse-agentur.<br />
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Jeanette, Pennsylvania Bigfoot Meeting held successfully, huge increase in attendance...<br />
Bigfoot believers attend convention on mythical or non-existent creature<br />
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Next Bigfoot Meeting is in Jefferson, Texas: October 11 &amp; 12, 2002, Saturday and Sunday For details see: <a href="http://www.texasbigfoot.com/events2002.html">http://www.texasbigfoot.com/events2002.html</a><br />
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Tests reveal 'buried treasure' in Saskatchewan 4000 Bison burial site - Fri, 27 Sep 2002 <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2002/09/26/stlouis020926">http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2002/09/26/stlouis020926</a><br />
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For off roadie researchers:<br />
4x4, four-wheeling, Jeep &amp; off-road Trail Guidebooks, Videos &amp; Maps BY STATE: <a href="http://4x4books.com/state.htm">http://4x4books.com/state.htm</a> Great site even for off-trail backpacker weekends.<br />
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Get to know your PNW Back Country area trails.. OR, WA and CA. Oregon BushHackers Trail Club are a group of techie-types from Oregon and SW Washington who are interested in backcountry experiences using 4-wheel drive vehicles. (Contact Rick Anderson <a href="mailto:rick.d.anderson@tek.com">rick.d.anderson@tek.com</a><br />
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Website:<br />
<a href="http://www.4wdriver.com/webdata/webdata_clubs.cgi?">http://www.4wdriver.com/webdata/webdata_clubs.cgi?</a> fid=-2033035&amp;query==Image1.x%3D49%26Image1.y%3D14%26State%3DOR% 26pagenum%3D1%26cgifunction%3DSearch&amp;cgifunction==form<br />
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Washington's Northern Toys 4-wheel drive Club Whatcom/Skagit/Snohomish Counties: Contact Terry Johnson <a href="mailto:creapcrawl@earthlink.net">creapcrawl@earthlink.net</a> Short wheelbase, technical trail running, rock crawling club open to all vehicle types. Local, long distance event/trail running participation by members, multi skill level drivers,<br />
Their website is: <a href="http://www.northerntoys.4wdriver.com">http://www.northerntoys.4wdriver.com</a><br />
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California Jeep trails info.<br />
<a href="http://www.californiajeeper.com/trail-maps.htm">http://www.californiajeeper.com/trail-maps.htm</a><br />
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californiajeeper.com Trail Ratings System <a href="http://www.californiajeeper.com/rating-system.htm">http://www.californiajeeper.com/rating-system.htm</a> and California, Oregon, Nevada and Washington Jeep trails <a href="http://www.4wdriver.com/regions/region1.html">http://www.4wdriver.com/regions/region1.html</a><br />
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Wild animals are unpredictable, read Mark Matheny's bear attack on this site, scroll down for gruesome photo and statement. Not off topic since bears share the same habitat with the Sasquatch. Researchers should know bear sign from Sasquatch sign. Pepper Spray Information, Education and Products <a href="http://www.udap.com">http://www.udap.com</a><br />
and<br />
Guard Alaska Bear Repellent<br />
<a href="http://www.defenseproductsales.com/bearspray.htm">http://www.defenseproductsales.com/bearspray.htm</a><br />
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Check out tasers, stun guns, mace, pepper spray etc here: <a href="http://pepper-spray-mace-stun-gun-taser-self-defense-product-">http://pepper-spray-mace-stun-gun-taser-self-defense-product-</a> weapon.com/index.html<br />
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The Backpacker.com website has gear, articles and maps for all states. Some other neat stuff.<br />
<a href="http://www.thebackpacker.com">http://www.thebackpacker.com</a><br />
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Gear up for wilderness researching..everything you'll need: <a href="http://www.rei.com/webservices/rei/DisplayHome?siteID==GZ9">http://www.rei.com/webservices/rei/DisplayHome?siteID==GZ9</a> G5T%2AfVQU-XkoGiKrMdgDCYr300XmcpQ<br />
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Hand-helds, GPS and vehicle tracking devices The GPS Store: <a href="http://www.thegpsstore.com/site">http://www.thegpsstore.com/site</a> and <a href="http://www.gpsonsale.com/displayroom">http://www.gpsonsale.com/displayroom</a><br />
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<p>[Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 69 October 9, 2002<br />
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On U.S.A. Television: (TONIGHT Wednesday!) The History Channel will be airing \&quot;Bigfoot and Other Monsters\&quot; - Wednesday October 9th at 8 pm and again at midnight. The documentary will air again on Sunday October 13 at 12 pm. Airing times may differ... Check your local T.V. Guide online or newspaper for exact time in your zone.<br />
Also USA television: The Sci Fi Channel began \&quot;In Search Of\&quot; series on October 4th, 2002. It will air on Fridays, 10 pm eastern. Chk TV Guides for listed times in your area.<br />
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This Saturday!<br />
The 2nd Annual Texas Bigfoot Conference, hosted by The Texas Bigfoot Research Center will be the last scheduled Bigfoot meeting this year. It is set for this Saturday October 12th, in Jefferson Texas. Details: <a href="http://www.texasbigfoot.com/events2002.html">http://www.texasbigfoot.com/events2002.html</a><br />
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Notice a new search engine has been installed on my website: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com</a><br />
The old `search engine&acute; that randomly crawled only a few hundred pages is gone. I&acute;ve uploaded a totally NEW search engine that now crawls all 1,333 pages of Sasquatch related material on the website. It does not search the Internet, it searches Bigfoot Encounters only. It is delivering a thousand more searchable pages than the obsolete site-search engine ever did. I&acute;ve been finding info I didn&acute;t even know I had uploaded! Enjoy...you ought to be able to find just everything you need now.<br />
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From Olivier D&eacute;cobert in France - En Francais (French)<br />
\&quot;Un nouvel &eacute;l&eacute;ment en faveur de l'authenticit&eacute; de l'homme pongo&iuml;de\&quot; <a href="http://perso.wanadoo.fr/odec/hominid.htm">http://perso.wanadoo.fr/odec/hominid.htm</a> and In English: (Anglais)<br />
\&quot;A new element in favor of the authenticity of Homo pongo&iuml;des\&quot; By Olivier D&eacute;cobert, France<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/decobert.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/decobert.htm</a><br />
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More reading:<br />
Anatomy and Dermatoglyphics of Three Sasquatch Footprints by the late Dr. Grover S. Krantz, Ph.D.<br />
<a href="http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/papers/dermal.html">http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/papers/dermal.html</a><br />
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\&quot;Almasty Man\&quot; by Richard Greenwell<br />
<a href="http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/papers/almasty.html">http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/papers/almasty.html</a><br />
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Sasquatch Handprints by Grover S. Krantz <a href="http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/papers/hprint.html">http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/papers/hprint.html</a><br />
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\&quot;Abominable Snowman\&quot; by William L. Straus, Jr. with responses. From the journal 'Science', 1956, 1957, 1958. <a href="http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/papers/abominable.html">http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/papers/abominable.html</a><br />
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From Paul Cropper: The Australian Yowie Research site<br />
periodically updates its 'evidence' page. There is now a new set of data up at:<br />
<a href="http://www.yowiehunters.com/new%20evidence/new%20evid%20page.htm">http://www.yowiehunters.com/new%20evidence/new%20evid%20page.htm</a><br />
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Lane County Leader Newspaper, Cottage Grove, Oregon April 17, 1904 - Coos County, Oregon near Myrtle Point<br />
\&quot;Sixes Wild Man Again\&quot;<br />
It visits the cabins of miners and frightens the prospectors. At repeated intervals during the past ten years, thrilling stories have come from the rugged Sixes mining district in Coos County Oregon Near Myrtle Point regarding a wild man or an odd and terrible monster that walks erect and which has been seen by scores of miners and prospectors. The latest freaks of the wildman is related as follows in the last issue of the Myrtle Point Enterprise:<br />
\&quot;The appearance again of the wild man of the Sixes has thrown some of the miners into a state of excitement and fear. A report says the wildman has been seen three times since the 10th of last month. The first appearance occurred on \&quot;Thompson's Flat.\&quot;<br />
William Ward and a young man by the name of Burlison were sitting by the fire of their cabin one night when they heard something walking around the cabin which resembled a man walking and when it came to the corner of the cabin it took hold of the corner and gave the building a vigorous shake and kept up a frightful noise all the time -<br />
  the same that has so many times warned the venturesome miners of the approach of the hairy man and caused them to flee in abject fear. Mr. Ward walked into the cabin door and could see the monster plainly as it walked away. He took a shot at it with his rifle, but the bullet went wild of its mark.<br />
The last appearance of the animal was at the Harrison cabin only a few days ago. Mr. Ward was at the Harrison cabin this time and again figured in the excitement. About five o'clock in the morning the wild man gave the door of the cabin a vigorous shaking which aroused Ward and one of the Harrison boys who took their guns and started to do in the intruder.<br />
Ward fired at the wild man and he answered by sending a four-pound rock at Ward's head but his aim was a little too high. He then disappeared in the brush.<br />
Many miners avow that the wild man is a reality. The have seen him and know whereof they speak. They say he is something after the fashion of a gorilla and unlike anything else either in appearance or action. He can outrun or jump anything else that has ever been known and not only that, but he can throw rocks with wonderful force and accuracy. He is about seven feet high, has broad hands and feet and his body is covered by a prolific growth of hair. In short, he looks like the very devil.<br />
Article courtesy Maurice S. in Seaside, Oregon<br />
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Article:<br />
Bigfoot Sighting in Washington By Phil Stanford October 4, 2002<br />
Just when you were beginning to think that no one cared about Bigfoot anymore, Steve Peterson and his girlfriend say they ran into one last month when they were camping near Mount St. Helens. More than one actually. It was sometime before dawn and foggy as well, so they didn't actually get a good look at them, but they believe there were three creatures present. One had a deep voice that went \&quot;whoo, whoo, whoo,\&quot; one tore off the limb of a tree, and one did a lot of whistling. After the sun came out, according to the Western Bigfoot Society's latest newsletter, \&quot;activity died away.\&quot; Personally, I'm a little bit dubious about the one that broke off the tree limb. Could have been anything.<br />
Contact Phil Stanford by phone at 503-546-5166 or by e-mail at <a href="mailto:pstanford@portlandtribune.com">pstanford@portlandtribune.com</a> &copy; Portland Tribune.Com <a href="http://portlandtribune.com/viewcurr.cgi?id=185">http://portlandtribune.com/viewcurr.cgi?id=185</a> Credit Mark Bylsma<br />
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<a href="http://www.times-standard.com/Stories/0,1413,127%257E2896%">http://www.times-standard.com/Stories/0,1413,127%257E2896%</a> 257E907195,00.html<br />
I chased Bigfoot! &copy; The Times-Standard<br />
Credit kimba d'michi<br />
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Derry Township, Westmoreland County, PA. Recent Bigfoot Activity<br />
Reported In Southwestern Pennsylvania<br />
On September 28, 2002, I received a phone call from a man who reported that recently two members of his family on separate occasions had observed an unusual creature that resembled the description of a Bigfoot. The most recent incident had occurred on September 27, 2002, and was a close range daylight observation by his wife. The man said that he thought that I should be made aware of what was happening, but he strongly expressed that the identities of those involved, as well as the actual location of the sighting not be made public. I asked permission to come out to the sighting location to interview those involved, and search the area for evidence. I packed up my gear, and my wife Debbie and I responded immediately to the area. The incidents took place in Derry Township in Westmoreland County. It took some time to reach the location, which was remote, and was made up of many acres of dense woods. We were greeted by the family who were very cordial, and my wife and I spent most of the afternoon questioning the observers, and looking over the sighting locations. Debbie assisted me with video taping and photographing the sites. We learned that the first incident had occurred about two weeks before. The teenage son was the first to have an encounter with the strange animal. The event took place on or about Wednesday, September 11, 2002, at around 6 P.M. The young man appeared to be a very serious individual, and carefully revealed the details of what occurred. The sighting took place just as the sun was going down. He was riding his bicycle on the family property when he heard crashing sounds originating from a wooded area.. There were sounds as though something was hitting a log, and branches breaking. He stopped to listen, when his attention was drawn towards a fence and tree line about 300 feet away where he saw \&quot;a big brown human looking thing but very tall.\&quot; The creature was moving along the area, and there were some clearings where the creature could be observed at times. The fellow described the creature as generally man-like, about 8 feet tall, and covered with dark brown hair. The creature was broad shouldered, had very long arms, and the head was not perfectly round, but somewhat cone shaped. The creature, which took very long steps, was occasionally swinging its arms as it moved, and was slightly bent forward as it walked. \&quot; It leaned over when it walked.\&quot; The observation lasted about 30 seconds. The boy hurried home to tell his father about what he had seen. They both went back to the location, but nothing more was observed. Then on Friday, September 27, 2002, at about 2 P.M., the wife of the caller was driving up a road near the wooded area where the first sighting had taken place. She heard a sound like limbs and trees breaking coming from her left, and she stopped. There is a lot of deer in those woods, and she was concerned that some deer were about to run across the road and could hit her vehicle. She was talking to her husband on the cell phone at the time. Suddenly about 45 yards away, she was startled to see a creature emerge from a clearing in the woods. She said that what she saw was tall and man-like, and was estimated at about 8 feet tall. It was covered all over with long brown hair, which looked to be about 12 inches in length. The creature's arms hung to the knees, and long hair was hanging down from the arms. The creature had \&quot;big shoulders.\&quot; The witness watched as the creature moved from the wood line, and crossed a field for a distance of about 100 feet. The creature, which was slightly hunched as it moved, took big steps and quickly covered a lot of distance. The creature did not swing it's arms as it moved across the field. At the end of the field was a barbed wire fence. What amazed the witness was that the creature never slowed down or hesitated as it approached the fence line. It crossed the fence without breaking stride. The witness watched as the creature just raised its leg over the fence. \&quot;It just walked over the fence.\&quot; When I measured the height of the barbed wire where the creature crossed, it was 44 inches off the ground. The creature never looked towards the vehicle. The woman was describing to her husband via the cell phone what she was seeing. She said that suddenly she became scared, and felt the need to \&quot;leave quickly.\&quot; In neither case was any odor detected. We searched the nearby woods and field for any signs of footprints or other evidence, but the hard and leaf-covered terrain revealed nothing unusual. The boy and other family members are avid hunters, and know the woods well. They are familiar with the local wildlife. They know there are bear in the local woods. The witnesses are certain that what they saw was not a bear. The boy mentioned that in the last week or so, they have noticed that they are not seeing many deer, which is unusual. It is my opinion that these people are sincere, and concerned about these recent encounters. They wish no publicity, but would like to know more about what these creatures are. They have heard tales of similar Bigfoot sightings that have occurred in past years from various locations around this area.<br />
Researcher's note: \&quot;As I approached the vicinity of the sighting location, I reflected back on many memories. I had made many trips in this general area during 1973, when a major outbreak of Bigfoot sightings was occurring. Not far away is the Chestnut Ridge. Historically numerous alleged Bigfoot sightings have occurred in locations near the ridge which extends from Preston County, W. Virginia through Westmoreland, Indiana, and Fayette Counties in Pennsylvania.\&quot;<br />
Stan Gordon, PA Fortean Hotline 24 hours (724-838-7768) <a href="mailto:paufo@westol.com">paufo@westol.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.westol.com/~paufo">http://www.westol.com/~paufo</a><br />
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Websites:<br />
Joe Beelart's Sasquatch field notes<br />
<a href="http://bfjournal.tripod.com">http://bfjournal.tripod.com</a><br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/20/2004 8:29 am <br />
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This day, October 20, 2002 marks the 35th anniversary of the filming of a Sasquatch in Bluff Creek, California by the late Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin. Thirty-five years later we are no further along with the investigation than we were in 1967, despite modern equipment, new technology, physical evidence and more than 4000 eyewitness reports chronicled. Are all these modern day Internet informants giving credible information? Has the Sasquatch population of the &iexcl;&reg;50&iexcl;&macr;s and 60&iexcl;&macr;s dwindled down to a precious few? Have we lost our true woodsmen? Have the backwoods tracker &amp; horsemen given way to cruising trucks and noisy expeditions by the untrained? Has the focus turned to annual meetings instead of true fieldwork in deep wilderness areas? The quest will never be resolved from behind the computer or in conference rooms. So many questions, so little time, so little funding while the years creep by.<br />
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Article:<br />
&iexcl;&plusmn;Stalking the Sasquatch by David Gordon&iexcl;&plusmn; 1993 <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/stalking.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/stalking.htm</a><br />
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Field Report&iexcl;&plusmn;<br />
Bluff Creek, California 2002<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/neissreport.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/neissreport.htm</a><br />
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Why we Love Nessie and Bigfoot 2002<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/why.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/why.htm</a><br />
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6 New streaming video &iexcl;&reg;out-takes&iexcl;&macr; for newbies to watch. <a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/images.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/images.htm</a><br />
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New Streaming audio link:<br />
Dr. Jane Goodall voices her sincere belief in the existence of the yeti, the orang pendek and the North American Sasquatch. Hear her recorded statement and read more about the orang pendek and the Adam Davies flap in the UK. (The BBC and other British publications insist on calling the orang pendek a &iexcl;&reg;yeti.&iexcl;&macr;<br />
The Himalayan yeti and the Sumatran orang pendek are descriptively different - physically and behavior-wise. <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com</a><br />
L@@k left frame under &iexcl;&deg;Videos, Images and Sounds&iexcl;&plusmn; Under the listing &iexcl;&deg;Streaming Audio&iexcl;&plusmn;<br />
Scroll down to: &iexcl;&deg;Dr. Jane Goodall&iexcl;&plusmn;<br />
Or double click here:<br />
Dr. Jane Goodall on the Sasquatch, Bigfoot and the Yeti<br />
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&iexcl;&plusmn;BigfootVille&iexcl;&plusmn; Aired recently on USA television. For those who caught the program when it aired the first time around -<br />
- the most reported point of discussion was the blind and irresponsible firing of a handgun into the darkness of the woods. Some one pointed out that is isn&iexcl;&macr;t against the law to masquerade around in a monkey suit, but it is against the law to shoot the hoaxer. That aside, I enjoyed see the faces of Midwesterners I&iexcl;&macr;ve been corresponding with for years. Some of them perhaps unaware of the spin the film would take. I think Ron Ricketts said it best when he wrote the following post:<br />
      ... \&quot;Before I went into business for myself, I spent about 7 years in the newspaper business, and worked at small-town dailies before ending up at the Dallas Times-Herald. I saw firsthand how an interviewee could be made to look any way the reporter wanted them to look, entirely at the whim of the reporter and editor. If the publisher wanted to do a hatchet job on someone, all it took was reporting with a bit of a slant to really make a person look foolish.<br />
        When dealing with the media, whether news or film, you have to be extremely careful, and not sign a release until you are satisfied that you will be dealt with fairly. Even then there is no guarantee. The police officers in 'Bigfootville' are probably kicking themselves in the butt for even getting involved with this project. I'm still appalled at the gunshot sequence, which demonstrated irresponsible behavior.<br />
      If this project had been labeled as a fictionalized portrayal instead of a documentary then it would have been more accurate. But it was obviously pumped up for entertainment value, and little effort was made to insure fair treatment of the participants or the accuracy of the events. It was unfortunate, because with better handling, more accurate research, and cleaner editing, it could have been a creditable show.&iexcl;&plusmn; Ron Ricketts<br />
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Researcher and Bigfoot Times editor Daniel Perez emailed from Moscow today that he has been conferring with the Russian scientists, saying: &iexcl;&deg;We are here at Michael's place in Moscow talking about everything under the sun Bigfoot wise, details later. They are all very nice individuals and speak great English. The weather is cool, but the sun was out today and we visited the Kremlin. Regards, Daniel Perez, Dmitri Bayanov and Michael Trachtengerts.&iexcl;&plusmn; (It would be nice to have a report from the Russians as well as Perez for the next newsletter)<br />
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More from the &iexcl;&deg;way-back machine:&iexcl;&plusmn;<br />
Old Oklahoma reports:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/oldoklahoma.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/oldoklahoma.htm</a> and<br />
Old Missouri reports:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/oldermo.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/oldermo.htm</a><br />
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News Article: Monday October 14, 2002<br />
&iexcl;&plusmn;MINNESOTA: Man on quest to find Bigfoot&iexcl;&plusmn; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/clearwaterMN.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/clearwaterMN.htm</a><br />
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Unknown apes in the Congo? &iexcl;&plusmn;Out in the forest, something stirs&iexcl;&plusmn; &iexcl;&plusmn;Apparently the jungle hasn&iexcl;&macr;t given up all of its secrets yet&iexcl;&plusmn; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/apes.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/apes.htm</a><br />
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BBC News: &iexcl;&deg;Scientists clash over skull&iexcl;&plusmn; Wednesday, 9 October, 2002, 19:42 GMT 20:42 UK <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/2313695.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/2313695.stm</a><br />
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&iexcl;&plusmn;My Very Own SCV Bigfoot Society&iexcl;&plusmn; By John Boston &iexcl;&deg;If God didn&iexcl;&macr;t want man to hunt, he wouldn&iexcl;&macr;t have given us plaid shirts&iexcl;&shy;&iexcl;&shy;..&iexcl;&plusmn; Johnny Carson <a href="http://www.the-signal.com/News/ViewStory.asp?storyID=41">http://www.the-signal.com/News/ViewStory.asp?storyID=41</a><br />
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New website:<br />
Lisa Chandler&iexcl;&macr;s Arkansas Website<br />
<a href="http://www.geocities.com/Arkansas_Bigfoot">http://www.geocities.com/Arkansas_Bigfoot</a><br />
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Euro Poster of &iexcl;&deg;Patty&iexcl;&plusmn; for sale on German website: <a href="http://www.poster.de/Bigfoot/Bigfoot-20th-Oct-1967">http://www.poster.de/Bigfoot/Bigfoot-20th-Oct-1967</a> -Bluff-Creek-Northern-California-4003232.html<br />
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Outdoor Gear:<br />
&iexcl;&deg;Cheaperthandirt.com&iexcl;&plusmn;<br />
<a href="http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/default.asp">http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/default.asp</a><br />
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Website:<br />
&iexcl;&plusmn;The CNN of Cryptozoology&iexcl;&plusmn;<br />
<a href="http://www.cryptozoology.st">http://www.cryptozoology.st</a><br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/20/2004 8:35 am <br />
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<p>[Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] #71<br />
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Subject: [Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] #71<br />
5 November 2002 # 71<br />
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Featured paper:<br />
Fritz Ehorn wrote a paper on \&quot;Bigfoot - From a Physics Point of View.\&quot; It's uploaded here: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/bfphysics.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/bfphysics.htm</a><br />
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Olivier Decobert's webpage: Hominids of Isturitz <a href="http://perso.wanadoo.fr/odec/hominid-isturitz-english.htm">http://perso.wanadoo.fr/odec/hominid-isturitz-english.htm</a><br />
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A collection of strange tales about British Columbia's wild men as told by those who say they have seen them. <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/burns.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/burns.htm</a><br />
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6 Older abbreviated reports from the `70's: Idaho <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/olderidaho.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/olderidaho.htm</a><br />
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Two News articles re: Minnesota and Mike Quast <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/quast.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/quast.htm</a> and<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/clearwaterMN.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/clearwaterMN.htm</a><br />
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News Article<br />
Polk County, Wisconsin newspaper article 2002 Balsam Lake, Wisconsin - St. Croix Indian Reservation <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/balsamlake.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/balsamlake.htm</a><br />
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Field report:<br />
From Rob Alley in Alaska with a small glimpse of his<br />
new book, coming soon: (chk out the 20 inch footprint)<br />
Al Jackson, a Klawock man telephoned me tonight to report that four weeks ago, Bert C. and wife, who own and operate a taxi service in Craig, Prince of Wales Island, \&quot;My Taxi\&quot; were returning from a Hydaburg bingo game at approximately 11:30 one night when they spotted a dark-haired two-legged creature crossing the highway two miles north of Hydaburg, from west to (Oceanside) east. \&quot;The creature was heavily built and taller than a man\&quot;, Jackson said. Jackson, who is a good friend of Bert's, did not doubt the couples' sincerity. \&quot;There have been two other reports, one from a Klawock woman, driving the Hydaburg road at that location in mid-September,\&quot; Jackson added. \&quot;They told me that as the creature turned, it showed long hair running from the back of its' head and neck, down the upper part of its back, kind of like a horses' mane.\&quot; I note two reports of a creature, no mention of a mane, also sighted along the highway at this point, one two years ago in August, 9:30 pm, reported by Mr. Stanley Edenshaw, Ketchikan; another (unsubstantiated) by Al Jackson, of five Hydaburg youths, summer of 2000, who allegedly ran from an open area near the Hydaburg water towers, after allegedly witnessing a \&quot;huge, hairy man, shaking the alder trees and screaming at them at the edge of the salmonberry bushes where they had been playing.\&quot; This was reported to Jackson by a friend of his, a Mr. Peratovich, a Klawock, who had been delivering fuel to Hydaburg families the same afternoon, and had told Jackson, that of the five families involved, four of the households felt their children were telling the truth. While scouting for deer on Flicker Creek, north Prince of Wales Island on Labor Day, 2002 I found twisted alders one to two inches in diameter, about six months fresh, alongside the road at intervals of two hundred yards, no sign of twigs leaves or buds browsed by ungulates or bears. Curiously, fifteen-inch tracks were reported five miles further up the road a decade ago by logger Ted Johnson, Klawock. Also on Labor day, I met with a young Klawock hunter who promised to send me hair his friend had found this spring near Klawock, which he thought was \&quot;from a wild man, not a bear. \&quot;I am sending a strand of what looks like black bear hair, but a little finer, to Dr. Henner Fahrenbach to confirm my impression. While in Victoria in Mid July, I missed a Ketchikan report from Mike Vandal and girlfriend Emily Guthrie, Ketchikan of two sets of five-toed tracks along the beach of the small forested island at the mouth of White River, halfway up the west side of George Inlet, twenty miles northeast of Ketchikan. The couple were beachcombing with a friend by boat, and discovered two sets of tracks circling the two-acre island. The larger set was 20\&quot; and the smaller, 16\&quot;. Stride of the larger track, 10 feet., step was 5 feet. Interestingly, the smaller rocky islets around the forested island were occupied at the time by about 100 harbor seals with pups. No photographs unfortunately. The reports will be in my new coming book, but you sure have my permission. A Klawock man from Prince of Wales Island (P.O.W.) spoke with me today regarding P.O.W. hair he forwarded to me (that I sent to Henner this week) and mentioned that there have been \&quot;quite a few\&quot; Klawock people talking about seeing a sasquatch, or \&quot;wild men\&quot; as the Tlingit and Haida are both calling them these days, along the Hydaburg road at various spots between Hydaburg and the junction with the Klawock Hollis Highway that crosses P.O.W. Island. I will cross over to Prince of Wales Island sometime later this month. Best Regards, Rob Alley Oct 26, 2002<br />
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Functional Morphology<br />
\&quot;The Comparison of the bipedal locomotion of gibbons, bonobos and humans.\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.uia.ac.be/crc/foot_morphology.html">http://www.uia.ac.be/crc/foot_morphology.html</a><br />
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Ron Schaffner sends this news article along: Union County, Ohio<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/unioncounty.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/unioncounty.htm</a> and this one from Clark County, Wisconsin and a collection of other news articles here:<br />
<a href="http://home.fuse.net/rschaffner/bigfootclips.html">http://home.fuse.net/rschaffner/bigfootclips.html</a> and<br />
The Kentucky's 1980's Monster Flap<br />
Ron Schaffner's Creature Chronicles<br />
<a href="http://home.fuse.net/rschaffner/kentucky.htm">http://home.fuse.net/rschaffner/kentucky.htm</a><br />
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Don Keating investigated a Richland County, Ohio report: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/richland.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/richland.htm</a> and<br />
Don's review of the November meeting<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/tsbsg.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/tsbsg.htm</a><br />
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Roger Thomas website Video page is here: <a href="http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/bf_video.html">http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/bf_video.html</a><br />
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Mysterious Australia website:<br />
<a href="http://www.theaustralianyowieresearchcenter.com/index.html">http://www.theaustralianyowieresearchcenter.com/index.html</a><br />
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More Video Clips:<br />
'The Bukwas' -- Tom Seewit demonstrates the Sasquatch-imitating dance he learned as a child. <a href="http://www.rfthomas.clara.net/video/bukwas.ram">http://www.rfthomas.clara.net/video/bukwas.ram</a><br />
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Whois-what is Bukwas?<br />
Bukwis, Bukwas, Bukwus - many variations on spelling: Bukwus: The Northwest coastal Tsimshian Indians, Nishga British Columbia Canada.<br />
There is a renowned ape mask housed in the Peabody museum at Harvard University, alleged to represent a creature called bukwus by the Tsimshian people - a subsequent example of archaeological confirmation of a Sasquatch-like creature's existence. Ethnologist- archaeologist Dr. Edwin L. Wade formerly of Harvard noted in his studies of the \&quot;Tsimshians that bukwus was a nocturnal creature, herbivorous, semi aquatic and antisocial but small, no larger than man.\&quot;<br />
The oft-carved anthropomorphic dz&oacute;onokwa on the other hand, is an eight or nine foot tall ogress that roams the forest, seeking children to devour. Her face is not at all similar to that of bukwus. She has a rounded, thick-lipped mouth, some claim the roundness of the mouth represents whistling and other believe it is formed to emit a \&quot;hoo hoo\&quot; sound; a large jaw with a protruding chins and wide set eyes beneath beetle brows and a sharply rising forehead. Little about the dz&oacute;onokwa is ape-like, which in contrast with bukwus, looks rather like one of several varieties of large monkey. (Wade)<br />
The terms bukwas and bukwis are seemingly variations of spelling used by Tlingit, Nisga'a, Gitksan, Haida, Haisla, Heiltsuk, Oowekeno, Kwakwaka'wakw, Nuuchahnulth, a few Nuxalk in Bella Coola including Clayton Mack who also used the term Boqs; the Lummi Indian Nation of what is now Whatcom County, Washington - the translation of Bukwas roughly means: \&quot;Big Figure\&quot; or \&quot;Wild Man Of the Woods and symbolizes a large hair-covered man-beast that walks upright, lives in deep forest mountains and cave dwellings.<br />
The term is commonly used by many First Nation Canadians and whites. (This is a snippet out of a load of these terms being published in book form soon. - just what we need, another Bigfoot book, please write me if there are additional references to this term. I would appreciate your input and credit you accordingly, thanks. . . <a href="mailto:sierra@n2.net">sierra@n2.net</a> )<br />
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Oregon Bigfoot website updated:<br />
<a href="http://www.oregonbigfoot.com/recent.php">http://www.oregonbigfoot.com/recent.php</a><br />
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Great Flash graphic on this BF website<br />
(the first \&quot;big\&quot; popped out and scared me. . . ) Indian Territory Sasquatch Bigfoot Investigative Group <a href="http://www.southernokies.com/itsbig">http://www.southernokies.com/itsbig</a><br />
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True Believers? Do big hairy primates occupy East Texas? Other than humans, we mean. By Michele Martinez<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/truebelievers.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/truebelievers.htm</a> and<br />
&copy; Star Telegram \&quot;Believing in Bigfoot\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.dfw.com/mld/startelegram/living/4402614.htm">http://www.dfw.com/mld/startelegram/living/4402614.htm</a><br />
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Don Keatings Ohio Website:<br />
<a href="http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiobigfoot/home.html">http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiobigfoot/home.html</a><br />
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Florida website<br />
<a href="http://www.floridaskunkape.com">http://www.floridaskunkape.com</a><br />
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Crypto Corner:<br />
\&quot;The remains of a colossal octopus at St. Augustine\&quot; <a href="http://www.unmuseum.org/coloct.htm">http://www.unmuseum.org/coloct.htm</a><br />
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If you're so inclined:<br />
A Collection of Odd Archaeology<br />
<a href="http://www.unmuseum.org/odd.htm">http://www.unmuseum.org/odd.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;Monster Watch\&quot; for those so inclined..<br />
<a href="http://more.abcnews.go.com/sections/us/wolffiles/wolffiles.html">http://more.abcnews.go.com/sections/us/wolffiles/wolffiles.html</a><br />
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Off topic re:<br />
Missing and bounced newsletters and group posts: <a href="http://mail-abuse.org/rbl/enduser.html">http://mail-abuse.org/rbl/enduser.html</a> It appears that yahoogroups.com, who deliver this newsletter etc., has been blacklisted for having accounts in its database of known spammers, persons who have been sending unwanted e-mails to people. You can check this information out for your self by going to this link: <a href="http://www.samspade.org">http://www.samspade.org</a> Scroll down to `Blackhole&acute; then put in yahoogroups.com in the blackhole option and you can then find out why it has been blocked. Unfortunately, it&acute;s up to yahoo to remove themselves from this listing, which is preventing you from receiving newsletters. I have written to <a href="mailto:support@yahoogroups.com">support@yahoogroups.com</a> and suggest you do the same. Many free email clients are blacklisted, which could cause many email problems if you're using Internet service providers who have installed anti-spam-ware. I mentioned this in the last newsletter. I won't be subscribing users with blacklisted providers because of the bounced newsletter issues. Sorry for the off-topic, but I've been deluged with complaints from subscribers not receiving their newsletters.<br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/20/2004 8:41 am <br />
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<p>[Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] #72<br />
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From: \&quot;Bobbie Short\&quot; &lt;sierra@n2.net&gt;<br />
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Sent: Friday, November 15, 2002 8:25 AM<br />
Subject: [Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] #72<br />
15 November 2002 # 72<br />
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Enjoy family and your Thanksgiving Holiday.<br />
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New Book Pre-order Info (November 2002)<br />
\&quot;50 Years with Bigfoot: Tennessee Chronicles of Co-Existence \&quot; by Mary Alayne Green and Janice Carter Coy <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/newbook.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/newbook.htm</a><br />
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November 10, 2002 Two offshore anglers see two boqs: Long Beach, Vancouver Island, British Columbia <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/boqs.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/boqs.htm</a> Follow up news articles:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/squamish.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/squamish.htm</a> and<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/portalberni.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/portalberni.htm</a><br />
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Pravda News Item: In Russian and em Portugues <a href="http://english.pravda.ru/main/2002/11/14/39516.html">http://english.pravda.ru/main/2002/11/14/39516.html</a><br />
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For the Italians on board, here is a Cryptozoology website in Italian. <a href="http://www.x-creatures.com">http://www.x-creatures.com</a> featuring Bigfoot.<br />
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\&quot;Bigfootville\&quot; Commentary From David Wilbanks filmed by Bruce Burgess of Bluebookfilms in the UK: \&quot;I read your bigfoot newsletter the other day, and noticed that you mentioned the police officer shooting his gun in the dark. I am pleased that you do realize that editing occurs that we have no control over. I feel I should say something in defense of the officer firing the shots. First of all he was not firing blindly into the dark or at a supposed bigfoot. At the time he and the other officer had their encounter they had been target practicing into a dirt bank that is about 10 feet tall. During filming the producer asked him to fire a couple of rounds into that same dirt bank as a kind of reenactment. But put that scene together with the footage of something throwing rocks at us (which really did happen, and has happened in that area to us before), and it looks like he is trying to shoot something in the woods. No one was ever in any danger of being shot, I know, I was there not 10 feet from him when all this was filmed. Well there you have it, I bet I have typed this same e- mail 100 times to different concerned parties. Would you consider mentioning these facts in your newsletter? I would hate for anyone to think that I was some kind of gun firing wild man.\&quot; David Wilbanks <a href="mailto:davesmus@brightok.net">davesmus@brightok.net</a><br />
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For your amusement: -wait for it to load. <a href="http://home.fuse.net/tswendel/fight.gif">http://home.fuse.net/tswendel/fight.gif</a><br />
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WJW Fox 8 in Cleveland, Ohio -November 7, 2002 REVIEW by Don Keating<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/wjwfox8.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/wjwfox8.htm</a><br />
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Chesterfield Virginia<br />
<a href="Http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/chesterfield.htm">Http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/chesterfield.htm</a><br />
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Eric Altman posted this report:<br />
Ligonier Township Westmoreland County Pennsylvania <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/chestnutridge.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/chestnutridge.htm</a><br />
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St. Francis County, Arkansas<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/stfrancis.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/stfrancis.htm</a><br />
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Greene County, Missouri<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/springfield.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/springfield.htm</a> Informant is looking for feedback.<br />
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Article<br />
Bigfoot Tales, Honobia, Oklahoma from<br />
the Mena Arkansas Star.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/honobia2.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/honobia2.htm</a><br />
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Sound reports<br />
Not a sighting, just a story of odd occurrence Tehama County, California sent in by Autumn Williams. <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/tehama.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/tehama.htm</a><br />
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Lake County, Minnesota<br />
This is also an auditory report, not an encounter or sighting. Also uploaded under \&quot;stories.\&quot;<br />
It profits hominology research little to maintain a database of strange sounds and noises alleged to be made by a Sasquatch.<br />
This will be the last of the sound reports and the \&quot;I think I heard \&quot; reports that I am willing to upload. Generally sound reports can be attributed to something other than a Sasquatch. Web space and the data space is limited to actual encounters and sightings. Unless you have had \&quot;a visual\&quot; or other evidence along with the sound, please do not send in sound reports as a \&quot;sighting.\&quot; Thanks. <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/lakecnty.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/lakecnty.htm</a><br />
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USA Television<br />
Of Interest from Lee Krystek's newsletter: On the Tube (USA)<br />
*Your Worst Nightmare - Discover the world of monster hunters. Find out how long they've been hunting the creature, what drives them, what is their best evidence, and what is their biggest hurdle in convincing others of the existence of the creature. On the TLC: November 21 9:00 PM and 12:00 AM; ET. Chk TV Guide for times.<br />
*Ultimate Guide: Iceman - Leading researchers race against time to defrost and take scientific samples of the 5,300-year-old body of Otzi, the Stone Age \&quot;Iceman\&quot; uncovered in the Alps in 1991. After a decade of study of his remains, a scientist discovered that Otzi was murdered. On the Discovery Channel: November 20 9:00 PM and 12:00 AM; and November 23 1:00 PM; ET.<br />
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Dave Sidoti's Florida Website<br />
<a href="http://www.geocities.com/bigfootsearcher68/BigfootSearcher.html">www.geocities.com/bigfootsearcher68/BigfootSearcher.html</a><br />
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Craig Woolheater sent a link to photos that were taken at the 2002 Texas Bigfoot Conference, held last month. <a href="http://www.texasbigfoot.com/whatsnew1.html">http://www.texasbigfoot.com/whatsnew1.html</a><br />
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Evaluation of Alleged Sasquatch Footprints and their inferred Functional Morphology, by Dr. Jeff Meldrum, Department of Biological Sciences, Idaho State University. We've run this article before in past newsletters; once again for the new people on board. <a href="http://www.isu.edu/~meldd/fxnlmorph.html">http://www.isu.edu/~meldd/fxnlmorph.html</a><br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/20/2004 8:48 am <br />
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<p>[Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 73<br />
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Subject: [Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 73<br />
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The \&quot;Mother of all Bigfoot Symposiums\&quot; is being planned in Willow Creek for August of 2003 at the Willow Creek-China Flats Bigfoot Museum in Willow Creek, California. They are hoping to draw such names as Reinhold Messner Dr. Jane Goodall, Dr. Jeff Meldrum, Dr. John Bindernagel, Michael Medved, Daris Swindler, Doug Hajicek, Al Hodgson, and print expert Jimmy Chilcutt from Conroe, Texas.<br />
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Excellent observations in this article:<br />
*How Reliable are website \&quot;Report A Sighting\&quot; accounts? * You'll be surprised, read this article to the end: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hoaxes/wayneking.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hoaxes/wayneking.htm</a><br />
More hoaxed reports revealed:<br />
1975 Hoaxer Confesses after 27 years:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hoaxes/sohl.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hoaxes/sohl.htm</a><br />
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Kentucky's Feral Humans: website with reports <a href="http://www.unusualkentucky.com/feral.html">http://www.unusualkentucky.com/feral.html</a><br />
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Report from Russia, by Dmitri Bayanov and DB's photo <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/siderov.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/siderov.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;Bigfoot and Betty Allen\&quot; by the late Don Davis <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bettyallen.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bettyallen.htm</a><br />
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Articles &amp; Papers<br />
\&quot;Results of the New World Explorers Society Himalayan Yeti Expedition\&quot; <a href="http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/papers/nwes.html">http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/papers/nwes.html</a><br />
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Article by Vance Orchard, Walla Walla Washington with photos of Orchard and Laughery.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/vance.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/vance.htm</a><br />
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Here are a couple of the more interesting sightings reported by the now defunct North American Science Institute (NASI). Abbreviated:<br />
Fish Creek, Oregon - October 1966 -7 pm<br />
The informant was a 52-year-old male cook who was returning home from a deer hunting trip when his vehicle had a flat tire. While changing the tire he noticed \&quot;an awful smell\&quot; looked up and saw a lone creature, standing still, watching him change his flat tire. The informant said upon seeing the creature he was scared but not threatened because his rifle was in the car and loaded. He described the creature as 6-7 feet tall, 230 - 250 pounds, with reddish brown hair. It had human-like long arms. The neck was short and the head was close to its body. When he turned the headlights on the creature, \&quot;it turned and crossed the highway and went up a cut bank.\&quot; &copy; NASI #140<br />
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Oregon - Highway 84 near Cascade Locks<br />
October 23, 1982 12:00 a.m.<br />
A 50-year-old male schoolteacher was driving 9 or 10 high school football players home after a game in Portland. It was raining continuously as they approached Cascade Locks. Most of the students were asleep. The witness started to slow down as he noticed a figure of what he thought was a man limping down the side of the highway, approximately 100 yards away. The kids started to wake up and roll down the windows to see. The witness moved to the left lane and slowed to about 15 miles per hour. As they passed \&quot;the drunk\&quot; the witness thought that this was the biggest, ugliest person in a fur coat, staggering down the freeway that he could imagine. His thoughts were vividly confirmed by the student comments, until one shouted \&quot;I bet that was a bigfoot.\&quot; At this point they had driven passed the creature and they did not (as he now wishes) backup. The body was covered with brown, shaggy and matted hair. It was raining so hair was wet. The creature looked healthy except for the limp. They returned the next day to look for footprints but didn't find any. &copy; NASI #139<br />
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Washington -Camp site at the north end of the Chelais River and Lake, B.C. Fall 1977<br />
The informant, a 60 year old teacher of metaphysics in winter and a boat skipper in summer time, was out following deer tracks with a companion when they came upon a corpse, deceased lying on its back. He viewed the creature for about 20 minutes and was \&quot;surprised at the size of the corpse.\&quot; The condition of the corpse was said to be in advanced decomposition. The hair matted and dirty was brown with lighter patches; very little of the skull remained or any of the facial features. The informant said, -\&quot;The sighting of the remains of what I believe to be a member of the \&quot;Bigfoot Tribe\&quot; was sixteen years ago and my memory of the event is sketchy, but the scene certainly is clear in my mind. I thought at first that it was the remains of a grizzly bear, but the size did not fit with that of a bear, one of which I have seen at close quarters in the same area. The remains were decomposed and badly mutilated, probably by cougar, raccoons and lynxes; there are plenty in the area.\&quot; By the appearance of the surrounding area of the body, it had been there a long while. I recall we were both very cold and drove out of the area to the Inn and phoned The Fish &amp; Wildlife and the Forest Service, both were closed. I called the next day and reported what I had seen. I was told that is was probably the remains of a bear. When I refuted that, they (the F &amp; W) said they would investigate subsequent calls to them, which led me to believe they took no action. &copy; NASI #138<br />
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Lookout Mountain, Near Story, Oregon<br />
Elevation 3000 feet October 1977 11:00 to 12:00 a.m.<br />
A 60 year old male witness, an artist by trade, was walking down a forest service road when he noticed a figure peering out at him from a hunter's blind. As he looked, he realized the figure was not a man, nor a bear. He became frightened and raised his gun so he could see through the scope. He was able to observe the face of the creature very closely. He stated that creature's eyes were very dark, piercing and shiny. And its eyes never left him. \&quot;It just stared at me. I never saw its head move, but as I walked in a different direction in order to see it better, its eyes never left me.\&quot; \&quot;It looked like it had to be sitting down, but it never moved as I watched it. It just kept staring at me. Finally after 15 minutes or so he left the area leaving the creature in the blind. The area was high grass and dense forest.<br />
&copy; NASI #150<br />
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Umatilla National Forest, Oregon<br />
Penland Lake, southeast of Heppner, Oregon on Forest Road #2103. Take Willow Creek Road (County Road 678), just south of Heppner, approximately 23 miles to FS Road 21. Follow FS Road 21 for about 3 miles to FS Road 2103. Follow 2103 for 2 miles to Penland Lake. October 1990<br />
Witness was on an elk hunt and reported the following occurrences coming from a clear cut across the road from Penland Lake: Day one - 4 screams and tree braking, two each whistles that evening. Day two - Whistles that evening and bad smell permeated the air. Day Three - Hair found on tree about 5 feet off the ground. Day four - about 10:00 a.m. I saw a Bigfoot and heard falling rocks as he climbed Step Hill off Shale Rock. &copy; NASI #159<br />
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November Fate 2002 article uploaded here: \&quot;Apelike Creature Close to Discovery in Sumatra\&quot; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/fate_nov02.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/fate_nov02.htm</a><br />
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For those of you who don't receive the Bigfoot Times, here is an abridged run-down on Daniel Perez's trip to Moscow. <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/perez_russia.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/perez_russia.htm</a><br />
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Jean Roche in France has uploaded German cases, transmitted by Erik Knatterud on his website: <a href="http://perso.wanadoo.fr/daruc/westeur.htm">http://perso.wanadoo.fr/daruc/westeur.htm</a><br />
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Craig Woolheater sent this link to: \&quot;The Giants of Guadalcanal.\&quot; <a href="http://giantfinding.com">http://giantfinding.com</a><br />
and<br />
On Bigfoot's Trail<br />
<a href="http://www.texasbigfoot.com/watimes1.html">http://www.texasbigfoot.com/watimes1.html</a><br />
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Interesting websites:<br />
Tracking the Grassman:<br />
<a href="http://home.fuse.net/arcsite/grassman.htm">http://home.fuse.net/arcsite/grassman.htm</a> and<br />
<a href="http://www.unmuseum.mus.pa.us/bigfoot.htm">http://www.unmuseum.mus.pa.us/bigfoot.htm</a><br />
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Rex Gilroy's \&quot;The Australian Yowie Research Center\&quot; <a href="http://www.theaustralianyowieresearchcenter.com/index.html">http://www.theaustralianyowieresearchcenter.com/index.html</a><br />
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Meeting the Neanderthal Man? By Serhiy Davidich In the vicinity of Gissar Ridge in the Pamirs-Altal Mountain-mass, which is Tajikistan now, an expedition from Kiev searches for a representative of a brand of man's ancestors which he likely to have survived until the present day in some remote parts of the planet. <a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/articles/meeting.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/articles/meeting.htm</a><br />
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WAS IT A Sasquatch? - Geraldton, Ontario (CP) - Randy Corcoran says he will never return to a nearby bush where he recently saw a creature he believes was a Sasquatch. Corcoran, 18, said Friday that he was hiking alone in the woods two weeks ago when he saw an animal about 2.2-meters tall, covered with long, reddish-brown hair. After walking nearly a kilometer along the trail, he heard a noise in the bush and took cover behind a rock, he said in an interview in this community 270 kilometers west of Thunder Bay. \&quot;At first I thought it was a bear or a moose making all that noise, so I hid,\&quot; he said. \&quot;And when I saw it I sure didn't want it to see me.\&quot; Corcoran said the human-like animal, which he said had a long face, crossed the trail about 140 meters from him. \&quot;I stayed behind that rock an hour after it had gone, shaking all the time.\&quot; \&quot;It doesn't matter what people say, I don't care. I saw it. I don't know if it was a Sasquatch or what, but I saw it.\&quot; Source: Niagara Falls Review; October 10, 1978 -<br />
From the files of Ron Schaffner<br />
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Here is a tentative list of Bigfoot Conference schedules for next year, mark calendars NOW!<br />
February 22, 2003 - Cincinnati Bigfoot Conference Hosted by Joedy Cook<br />
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April 5, 2003 - Ohio Bigfoot Conference/Expo Hosted by Don Keating and the EOBIC<br />
Newcomerstown, Ohio <a href="http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiobigfoot/abc.html">http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiobigfoot/abc.html</a><br />
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May 17-18, 2003<br />
International Bigfoot Society's Convention in Hillsboro, Oregon. According to Director Ray Crowe, the keynote speaker will be Francois de Sarre of Nice, France<br />
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June 28, 2003 - Southern Crypto Conference Hosted by Chester Moore Jr., the Cryptokeeper Conroe, Texas<br />
<a href="http://www.cryptokeeper.com/conference.htm">http://www.cryptokeeper.com/conference.htm</a><br />
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August 2003<br />
Willow Creek, California The Bigfoot Museum Symposium<br />
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September 2003 - Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society Conference - Jeannette, Pennsylvania<br />
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October 17-19, 2003<br />
3rd Annual Texas Bigfoot Conference<br />
Hosted by the TBRC - Jefferson, Texas<br />
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Frequently Asked Questions:<br />
FAQs related to Bigfoot exist on the Internet <a href="http://home.nycap.rr.com/wwilliams/BigfootFAQ.html">http://home.nycap.rr.com/wwilliams/BigfootFAQ.html</a> <a href="http://www.internationalbigfootsociety.com/IVBC/ivbcfaq.htm">http://www.internationalbigfootsociety.com/IVBC/ivbcfaq.htm</a> <a href="http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/papers/faq.html">http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/papers/faq.html</a> <a href="http://wnybic.freeyellow.com/FAQ.html">http://wnybic.freeyellow.com/FAQ.html</a><br />
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Ape Warfare.<br />
<a href="http://www.bostonphoenix.com/boston/news_features/">http://www.bostonphoenix.com/boston/news_features/</a> top/features/documents/025537776.htm<br />
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Don Abeyta sent along this interesting link:: <a href="http://www.californiacoastline.org">http://www.californiacoastline.org</a> - A new site, - California Coastal Records Project updated weekly. Don's states this might be interesting to Bigfoot researchers because they're going to eventually put the whole state in the records. The coastline photos are clear and you can even see footprints on the beach.<br />
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This is the last Bigfoot newsletter this year. I wish you all a happy holiday season!<br />
May your New Year be peaceful and prosperous. See you again in January 2003?<br />
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Rob Alley sent along a news article from Ketchikan, Alaska titled \&quot;Puzzling Footprints\&quot; found on Whipple Creek Road near Ketchikan, Alaska this year w/photo. Alaska is active! <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3b6e">http://tinyurl.com/3b6e</a><br />
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I am please to announce a brand new Russian/English bilingual website by Dr. Michael Trachtengerts, still under construction. You might appreciate the sketch of a hominoid done by N. F. Goncharova after she encountered it in the Northern Caucasus in 1969. <a href="http://alamas.ru">http://alamas.ru</a><br />
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A run-down on the Tri-State Bigfoot Study Group's December 7th Ohio meeting by Don Keating: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/keatingmeeting.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/keatingmeeting.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;Six Things A New Bigfoot Research Should Think About\&quot; by Steve Hyde<br />
<a href="http://www.chattahoocheebigfoot.org/CBO2/Page_11x.html">http://www.chattahoocheebigfoot.org/CBO2/Page_11x.html</a><br />
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Man Who Claimed to be Bigfoot Dies<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/3bfg">http://tinyurl.com/3bfg</a><br />
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More Wallace Phony Baloney<br />
\&quot;Bigfoot Prank May Have Protect Machinery\&quot; <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3ds0">http://tinyurl.com/3ds0</a><br />
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Director of the IBS, Ray Crowe was interviewed by NPR (National Public Radio) on Friday December 6, 2002 concerning the death of Ray Wallace &amp; subsequent statements made by Wallace relatives.<br />
A transcript of the broadcast is available in English from NPR for $3.95 USD, &amp; is delivered online for easy printing almost instantly. NPR transcripts: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3boz">http://tinyurl.com/3boz</a><br />
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Ray Wallace 1918-2002<br />
Editorial comment: \&quot;The Wallace Flap, &amp; the Gullible Public\&quot;<br />
For readers outside the USA, who are not up to date on the `media- flap&acute; currently stirring strong feelings among Bigfoot researchers, here is a brief rundown.<br />
Following the death of Ray Wallace, his son Michael went to the Associated Press obviously with a directive from his father, meant to hoodwink the public. It worked on the public but didn't fool serious research.<br />
The substance of the claim is that Ray L. Wallace said he faked the footprints found in Bluff Creek cast by Jerry Crew in the `50's. Adding insult to injury, Mark Chorvinsky, the often slack-on-accuracy editor of Strange Magazine tabloid is quoted by the Associated Press as saying:<br />
\&quot;The fact is there was no Bigfoot in popular consciousness before<br />
1958. America got its own monster, its own Abominable Snowman, thanks to Ray Wallace,' Mark Chorvinsky, editor of Strange magazine, said. Chorvinsky believes the family's admission raises serious doubts about key \&quot;proof' of Bigfoot's existence: the so-called Patterson film, with its grainy images of an erect apelike creature striding away from a camera operated by rodeo rider Roger Patterson in 1967.\&quot;<br />
Chorvinsky's remark is in error. The Patterson film is not grainy and has been studied and analyzed by more professors of biomechanics and doctors of primate anatomy than I can list here.<br />
Chorvinsky blunders again in his historic calculations of Sasquatch reports in Northern California. There are numerous reports of hairy hominoids in Northern California prior to 1958. Supporting my contention are a myriad of newspaper articles and periodicals dating back to the early 1800's citing encounters chiefly in the Happy Camp and Marble Mountain region by early miners, and even earlier accounts by the Hupa, Yurok and Modoc Indians.<br />
As far as Wallace's fake feet being responsible for Jerry Crew's 16- inch footprint cast, the two tracks are dissimilar in toe slant and other detail. No contest. A smallish man, Wallace was incapable of the stride length reported by members of the road gang.<br />
John Auman's allegations that Wallace left fake footprints around his own equipment to prevent thievery is illogical. Why would Wallace wouldn't sabotage the tires on his own company road graders or destroy his own company road supplies to scare off thieves? Utter nonsense. Work was too hard to come by in those days.<br />
Ray Wallace's wife, Elna absolutely did pose in a monkey suit for one of Wallace's deceptive films but it was NOT the Patterson film. You can see the differences in the creature images and make your own comparisons by viewing the photographs uploaded here: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/wallace.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/wallace.htm</a><br />
Wallace's controversial claim to fame was his subcontracting agreement with Block &amp; Co., Construction and the Forestry to build the road from Willow Creek, CA., north to Happy Camp, beginning in May of 1957, not 1958 as previously published. According to the principle characters in the unfolding drama at Bluff Creek, and according to the work of Ivan T. Sanderson, Mr. Ray Wallace was not in California when Jerry Crew and Jess Bemis first noticed strange human-like footprints around their massive road building equipment.<br />
Once back in town, Wallace, clearly on record as being furious about the big footprints, believed them to be an attempt to sabotage his contract by a group of sub-contracting competitors. (Citation: Sanderson, Dahinden) This bit of history was recorded 57 years ago, long before media ratings meant anything and evidently too long ago for the Wallace son, nephew and John Auman to remember accurately. How tragic for research.<br />
There is no logical way Wallace could have forged the unforgiving wilderness at night, jumped the large crevices; managed the sharp inclines the trail of 1957 footprints traveled or reproduced the stride between tracks. How did Wallace explain the massive culverts tossed around and the 50-gallon oil drums scatter about? Was Wallace man enough to pull that off in the pitch black of night while wearing wooden feet? I don't think so.<br />
Bigfoot researchers have not been ignorant of the cock-and-bull stories, pranks and mischief that were attributed over the years to Ray Wallace. (John Green)<br />
Eastern journalists, bent on capitalizing on Wallace's death with their own spin on the situation, do indeed leave egg on the face of serious research. We will surely see this publicity played out again in Strange, Fate and Fortean Times, if not the Skeptical Inquirer and not be totally surprised.<br />
It's an all to familiar echo from 1924, when Rant Mullins and his friend George Ross were alleged to have rolled rocks and boulders onto a cabin in Ape Canyon on Mt. St. Helens, WA purportedly responsible for Fred Beck's legendary Bigfoot \&quot;encounter,\&quot;<br />
- - a tale with a number of highly questionable aspects to it,<br />
- - we are not surprised. See photo of his carved footprints: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3bqe">http://tinyurl.com/3bqe</a><br />
In January 1999 Clifford Crook went to the Associated Press with what he believed was a bell object (zipper - price tag -whatever) on the Patterson creature. See <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3brk">http://tinyurl.com/3brk</a> and <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3brp">http://tinyurl.com/3brp</a><br />
Crook may have been sincere, but he was sincerely wrong. There was no such object/s found on the Patterson creature during film analysis. Read the ill-fated NASI's Patterson film analysis here: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3brs">http://tinyurl.com/3brs</a> The eastern journalists along with relatives of the Ray Wallace, have their facts wrong.<br />
Once long time neighbors in Toledo, Washington, Ray Wallace and Rant Mullins conspired to debunk the Patterson Film out of jealous resentment caused by the attention the Patterson-Gimlin film was receiving. Mullins &amp; Wallace made a pack to discredit the film to the death.<br />
Wallace actually paid his neighbor Rant Mullins to make him a pair of 16-inch x 8-inch hand-whittled alderwood Bigfoot-print shoes for a sum of $50.00 in 1969. Broke, Mullins (a logger) agreed.<br />
This wrinkle makes it impossible for Wallace to have had anything to do with the Bluff Creek footprints or the Patterson Film. Why? The Patterson creature was filmed in October of 1967 and Wallace's pair of faked footprint shoes weren't fashioned until 1969.<br />
The measurements of the wooden fake-feet were whittled out at 16- inches by 8-inches, the Patterson creature's imprint was 14.5 inches. Crew's cast was 16 inches but had dissimilar toe slant, -the dermal ridges notwithstanding. To stress the point, I've uploaded photos of the principle footprints casts for your quick comparison, Crew, Patterson and the wooden cast plus Mrs. Wallace in her laughable monkey costume.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/wallace.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/wallace.htm</a> Note: The date on the photograph of Jerry Crew cast is a typo and my error, - The correct date for those who keep such notations was October 1, 1958, a year and 5 months after road construction began. Jerry Crew's cast was one of a quarter mile of Bigfoot tracks found on Bluff Creek Road and not the first time he and Jess Bemis observed them. Some of the tracks were through terrain they couldn't traverse, either too step or unsafe drop-offs.<br />
By the way, Coralie Bemis wrote the Humboldt Times about the footprints. She thought it ought to be investigated, and she was right. (Interview w/Rocky Bemis)<br />
Wallace, Mullins, Ivan Marx and others were motivated to make ridiculous claims and pranks in their time. They are not the last to make such claims; we should not be surprised.<br />
If there is a lesson for readers to learn from the Wallace flap, it is to be careful what you believe published by the Associated Press and the crypto-tabloids. They do little to no verification or research before they run with outrageous stories. If you watched the CBS 60 Minutes Sunday Nite, you know what I mean by newspaper and television inaccuracies. The media has become a disgrace to the nation. Be careful what you read; wire services run with leaked innuendo and half-truths all the time. What a sad commentary.<br />
Sorry for the repetition, the motive was to drive a point home. Bobbie Short<br />
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                        So Ray Wallace supposedly told his family that he created \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; by walking around in California with a pair of huge carved wooden feet, and his family supposedly believed him. And Ray Wallace definitely did tell Mark Chorvinsky that he told Roger Patterson where to go to get his movie of someone in a fur suit and he knew who that someone was, and Chorvinsky believed him. And the media has now told the whole world that \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; was just Ray Wallace.<br />
                      Okay, but shouldn't the world also know what Ray Wallace has said of some of his other achievements?<br />
                        \&quot;Big Foot used to be very tame, as I have seen him almost every morning on the way to work. I would sit in my pickup and toss apples out of the window to him. He never did catch an apple but he sure tried. Then as he ate the apples I would have my movie camera clipping off more footage of him. I have talked to several movie companies about selling my movies, which would last for three hours. The best offer I've had so far is $250,000.\&quot;-Ray Wallace letter to the Klamity Kourier, Oct. 1, 1969.<br />
                        \&quot;The first day we went out in search of the Mt. St. Helens apes we saw five different-sized tracks..the first day out from our camp we saw where five of the giant-sized apes had crossed a small creek, the water was still muddy in their tracks. We found the ape cave. I sent my pack crew out after a hundred pounds of plaster of Paris and I made some of the nicest casts of those Mt. St. Helens apes tracks that I have ever saw. I don't think I could ever find the ape cave that my guide showed me where the Mt. St. Helens Apes have stayed for possibly several thousand years.\&quot; - Ray Wallace letter to John Green, Feb. 6, 1967.<br />
                        \&quot;Please send me your correct address. I want to send you a picture of one of the male Mt. St. Helens apes that the loggers took this spring as they were feeding apples to an old pair of BFs and the female was carrying a baby, but she never came close enough for them to get a good picture, they got some close up pictures of this 9 foot tall male, I just borrowed the negatives..I want to send all of the BF researchers a picture.\&quot; - Ray Wallace letter to John /Green, Dec. 2, 1984. (I sent the address but haven't seen any pictures.)<br />
                        \&quot;Please send me your address so I can send you a picture of the Big Foot that everyone is trying to catch.\&quot; Ray Wallace letter to John Green, Jan. 5, 1989.<br />
                        \&quot;I sent you a tape of the songs about Big Foot plus some of his high-pitched screams, I would like for you to set up a meeting with scientists from all over the world to listen to those screams. Our government thinks these Big Foots are being let out of flying saucers in 1975 I was interviewed by some government officials for 4 hours. This government official said to me 'Mr. Wallace we think these big foots are being let out of flying saucers'. This Bob, I don't dare mention his name I don't think, anyway he got up out of his chair and came over to me and shook his fore finger in my face..I say why don't you tell the public that instead of lying to them and saying there are no such things as flying saucers. Bob called me several times after that meeting and he has retired now but he still sends me reports of flying saucers that are being seen all over the world. The last thing Bob said our government is really worried about what those flying saucers are here for. I said it's nothing to worry about and it's just the fulfillment of the #### as it says there will be all types of objects in the skies in the last days.\&quot;-Ray Wallace letter to John Green, Oct. 20, 1989<br />
                        \&quot;I just want to inform you Big Foot hunters that Big<br />
Footed<br />
creatures are people, they speak a language. I could tell you more about the Sasquatch or Bigfoot than anyone else, I told Roger Patterson where to go in California to see Big Foots. I made ten thousand feet of movies of the Big Foots before I told Roger Patterson where to go. I logged the Bluff Creek area for ten years and the whole crew has seen as many as 13 of the Big Foot people at one time. I could take you to a cave in Northern California where the Big Foots live in a very rich gold mine cave. Did you know that Tom Slick bought Big Foot skeletons for many years and turned them over to the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.? Leg bones four inches diameter, two and a half feet long between the ankle and knee I have talked to the Big Foots many times, they didn't understand me and I didn't understand them, but their brown eyes told the story that they are very sad because the bear hunters are killing all their people.\&quot; -<br />
    Ray Wallace letter to Dennis Gates, May 24, 1978.<br />
                        \&quot;Some of you Big Foot readers probably wonder how I got the Big Foot scream on tape...in 1958 before the bear hunters got to chasing Big Foot with their hounds and made him so wild, I used to see one of the Big Foots almost every morning, eating elderberries along the road. I have seen Big Foot several hundred times. I didn't ever tell anyone about seeing those large, hairy type creatures as I was having a hard enough time keeping men on the job. Most of the men would quit the first time they saw those huge shaped human bare foot tracks. Then I would; have to start looking for a new crew. I lost $40,000 on that road job. After having two of the Big Foots captured and getting loose, I have always said not to underestimate the great strength of old Big Foot.\&quot; --Ray Wallace letter to the Klam-ity Kourier, March 25, 1970.<br />
                        \&quot;Back in 1947 when I had my logging crew on a free moose hunting trip to Canada near Vanderhoof, B.C. we saw a family of six Sasquatches and they were as interested in us as we were in them. I have seen the Big Foots in Northern California and around Mt. Hood in Oregon and around Mt. St. Helens and they all look alike so I know that Big Foot and Sasquatches are<br />
all brothers or sisters, the largest BF I have ever seen at least four feet across the chest and very large arms and carrying a large round rock in each hand. I have a movie of one throwing a rock and killing a deer.\&quot; --Ray Wallace letter to University of British Columbia, Jan. 26, 1981.<br />
                        \&quot;..everyone says who has heard Big Foots screams in northern California, before all the Big Foots were killed and hauled down the Klamath River in a tug boat and out into the ocean 12 miles to where was a small ship anchored in international waters and frozen into a block of ice and then transported to Hong Kong and sold, so now there aren't any more left in northern California or is there if they are being let out of flying saucers \&quot; Ray Wallace letter to John Green , April 15, 1979.<br />
John Green Dec. 9, 2001<br />
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New Book<br />
My attention has been directed to Chester Moore Jr's new book \&quot;Bigfoot South, Examining Cryptozoology's Greatest Mysteries in the Southern States.\&quot; At $20 it can be ordered here: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3bp9">http://tinyurl.com/3bp9</a> If you've read this book, please send us a review.<br />
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On the Tube (USA) Tuesday December 10th: NOVA: Mystery of the First Americans - The discovery of a 10,000-year-old skeleton embroils scientists in a debate over North America's first inhabitants. On PBS: DEC 10 8:00 PM ET.<br />
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The UK recently had a cable channel airing of a Bigfoot Documentary. Perhaps one of the British readers would send us a<br />
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Digging around in the hard drive of an old lap top I found this interesting report worth reading even though it occurred and was investigated in 1998 Wilson River, Oregon report by Dr. Henner Fahrenbach The details are interesting. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3b70">http://tinyurl.com/3b70</a><br />
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Roger Thomas sends along this newbie run-down on Bigfoot article: \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; by Philip Simpson <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3b6i">http://tinyurl.com/3b6i</a><br />
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News Article (UK) \&quot;Something in the Woods\&quot; <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3b6j">http://tinyurl.com/3b6j</a><br />
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Did you know that Mark Opsasnick's research logs hairy hominoids as far back as the 1600's in the State of Maryland? I believe Maryland and the State of Mississippi own the dubious distinction of recording the earliest sightings of hairy monsters in the US. Since Opsasnick's retirement, Chad Arment owns the rights to \&quot;The Bigfoot Digest, A survey of Maryland Sightings,\&quot; which can be found here in .pdf format: The download is by paypal for $5.00<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/3b6m">http://tinyurl.com/3b6m</a><br />
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Very nicely done website I haven't seen before: Friends of Bigfoot <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3b6z">http://tinyurl.com/3b6z</a><br />
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Things to read over the holiday vacation:<br />
FYI - Glance through other \&quot;Electronic books,\&quot; some free, some paypal - <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3b6r">http://tinyurl.com/3b6r</a><br />
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Visit Dan Jackson's Florida Skunk Ape Website <a href="http://www.geocities.com/sutek316">http://www.geocities.com/sutek316</a><br />
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French Site de Jean Roche in English<br />
<a href="http://perso.wanadoo.fr/daruc/indexa.htm">http://perso.wanadoo.fr/daruc/indexa.htm</a><br />
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Ron Schaffner's Creature Chronicles<br />
<a href="http://home.fuse.net/rschaffner">http://home.fuse.net/rschaffner</a><br />
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Sasquatch is out there says British Columbia Researcher <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3b6v">http://tinyurl.com/3b6v</a><br />
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Shooting the Bigfoot<br />
<a href="http://bigfoot.itgo.com/bbcpackham.htm">http://bigfoot.itgo.com/bbcpackham.htm</a><br />
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British Hominid Research website:<br />
<a href="http://homepage.ntlworld.com/lincolns">http://homepage.ntlworld.com/lincolns</a><br />
and<br />
The Centre for Fortean Zoology<br />
<a href="http://www.cfz.org.uk">http://www.cfz.org.uk</a><br />
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While George Karras is on a \&quot;message board\&quot; sabbatical, try Jimbo Keegan's message board, \&quot;Eyes of the Forest\&quot; you'll find it here: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3b6w">http://tinyurl.com/3b6w</a><br />
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George's \&quot;Sasquatch-Northwest\&quot; msg board is still readable skip through the archives, much info there: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3b6y">http://tinyurl.com/3b6y</a><br />
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Other Message boards:<br />
Kiamichi (Oklahoma) <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3b6x">http://tinyurl.com/3b6x</a><br />
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New West Virginia message board just up, stop in &amp; say hello to Steve Titchenell. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3c44">http://tinyurl.com/3c44</a><br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/20/2004 8:55 am <br />
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<p>[Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 75<br />
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A _special message_ from John Green:<br />
                        Maybe it's time for a history lesson before the last available witness, which I seem to be, passes on.<br />
                        The tracks that were observed in the Bluff Creek drainage in northern California in the 1950's are not just another set of tracks that can easily be set aside as something tainted by claims of fakery while other tracks are still presumed to be genuine. They are the base layer of the bedrock on which the whole investigation is founded.<br />
                        Their importance goes far beyond the fact that they started the process of bringing the subject to widespread public attention and saddled it with the ridicule-prone name of \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot;.<br />
                        For all the books and websites and investigating organizations this subject has spawned and the huge public following it now has, it still involves only two facts that cannot be contested. One is that thousands of people claim to have encountered huge, hair-covered bipedal primates. The other is that something makes huge, humanlike footprints.<br />
                        Of all the reported encounters, in only one case is there a backing of solid photographic evidence. That evidence comes from Bluff Creek<br />
                        Far more tracks have been seen and cast and photographed at Bluff Creek than anywhere else.<br />
                        Repeated observations of tracks of identifiable individuals have been documented at Bluff Creek far more than anywhere else.<br />
                        The tracks at Bluff Creek have been investigated more thoroughly and by more people and over a longer period than anywhere else.<br />
                        More top-quality casts and photographs of tracks have been made at Bluff Creek than anywhere else.<br />
                        The tracks at Bluff Creek appeared at a time and place when and where there was no knowledge of anything to imitate, circumstances that can never occur again.<br />
                        The Bluff Creek tracks started the life-long quests of Bob Titmus, who found more solid evidence than anyone else, and Roger Patterson, who took the only good movie.<br />
                          Like most British Columbians, I grew up familiar with stories of Sasquatch giants I and had begun to investigate them seriously before Jerry Crew made his famous cast, but it was at Bluff Creek that I first saw that the huge tracks are real, and trying to establish what makes them is what I have been doing ever since.<br />
                        For those whose familiarity with this subject may not go back that far, a few facts:<br />
                        The big tracks started appearing overnight where a construction crew was building a road along the west side of the uninhabited Bluff Creek valley in the summer of 1958. They showed up every few days not just in the loose dirt on the road, but also digging deeply into the harder surface of the steep sidehill at places above the road and below it.<br />
                        After some weeks Jerry Crew, a bulldozer operator, got from a taxidermist friend, Bob Titmus, instructions and material to make a cast of one of the prints. A picture of Jerry holding the cast appeared in a newspaper in Eureka, and went out on the wire all over the continent. With it was a story in which the name \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; was first published. .<br />
                        On seeing the picture in a Canadian newspaper I immediately drove to Bluff Creek to investigate, saw a few old but impressive tracks, talked to Jerry Crew, Bob Titmus and other witnesses and inspected the terrain the tracks traversed, on and off the road. Those tracks were roughly 16 inches long and matched very closely a tracing I had of a cast of one of the tracks found at the scene of a sasquatch sighting report in British Columbia in 1941.<br />
                      A few weeks later I got a letter from Bob Titmus saying that he and another man had found and cast distinctly different tracks, roughly 15 inches long, on a sandbar in the creek below where the road crew was working I immediately returned to Bluff Creek and saw for myself that these new tracks were impressed about an inch deep in damp sand packed so hard that my own prints hardly marked it and that they were in a situation where the use of any sort of machinery to make them appeared to be impossible.<br />
                        It is carvings of those tracks, not the 16-inch \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; tracks that a nephew of Ray Wallace has displayed in photographs. They are fitted with straps so they can be walked on like snowshoes, but like snowshoes there is no way that human weight could impress them deeply into hard material.<br />
                        In the next year and a half I was back at Bluff Creek several more times, spending about six weeks in all, and saw the 15\&quot; tracks in three more locations and also a third type of tracks, about 14\&quot; long, in another location east of Bluff Creek.<br />
                        I never saw the 16\&quot; track again at Bluff Creek but did see tracks that resembled it farther south at Hyampom in 1963. It was also reported seen frequently in 1963 and 1964 when logging was going on in the Bluff Creek valley, and Roger Patterson made a good cast of it there in 1964 The 15\&quot; tracks were also repeatedly seen, and were photographed and cast by a number of people in that period. Sometimes they were was accompanied by tracks roughly 13\&quot;, and Rene Dahinden and I saw those tracks together in three different places at Bluff Creek in 1967, in one instance being able to study hundreds of both tracks.<br />
Later in 1967 Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin went to Bluff Creek, because of the tracks Rene and I had seen, and not only got a movie of the creature but watched it making tracks which they later cast. These tracks were also approximately 14\&quot;. If it is the same as the 14\&quot; from years before then there are at least four distinct tracks that have been observed at Bluff Creek, if it is different then there are five. There is also a 12\&quot; track usually discounted because it is within human range. For all of these, while they remain recognizable as individuals, there is a considerable range of shapes, toe positions, length of stride, etc., conforming to slopes, obstacles and other influences.<br />
Those are the Bluff Creek tracks that I know about. Over the years there were, of course, far more that I didn't see; many other people who investigated them; hundreds who went just to see for themselves after being told about them, and some who reported coming on them far from any road when they were timber cruising or road locating.<br />
Ray Wallace is connected to all this in only two ways that have been established. The men who first reported the 16\&quot; tracks were his employees, and it was the Bluff Creek events that started him on his long career, mainly after he moved to Washington, of producing and trying to sell crudely-faked track casts and photographs and telling outrageous whoppers about his adventures with \&quot;Bigfoots.\&quot;<br />
                        Ray wasn't around any of the times I went to Bluff Creek and I never met him, but I was told right from the beginning of his reputation as a practical joker and yarn spinner, the latter being was amply confirmed when he phoned me and wrote letters to me over the years.<br />
There were people in California, of course, who were sure the footprints had to be faked, and some of them fingered Ray Wallace as the person they \&quot;knew\&quot; had done it, but I have outlined the massive task that would have been involved, and no evidence was ever brought forward of any way that anyone could have done it.<br />
A magazine publisher in the East, who may not even have known that Ray had moved away before most of the events took place, pronounced a few years ago that the people who investigated at Bluff Creek were blind fools and that Ray had faked all the tracks. He also proclaimed that Ray Wallace had told Roger Patterson just where to go to get his movie. He knew that because Ray wrote and told him so. By accident or design it was this man whose comments were sought by a Seattle reporter when Ray's son announced after his death that Ray had told the family he had done the deed. Maybe Ray did tell them that, but it was a claim he never made in public, so he never risked being been called on to prove that he could do it.<br />
And whether the fault lies with Ray or with the next generation, the photographs they displayed indicate members of the Wallace family today don't even know what the original \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; tracks looked like.<br />
                        It is that sort of \&quot;evidence\&quot; that started a media storm in which the story grew and twisted until the world was told that not just all of the footprints, but also the Patterson movie, were fakes produced by Ray Wallace.<br />
And it is on that basis that people, some of whom even claim to take this subject seriously and continue to accept far less well-tested evidence, are now using the term \&quot;the Wallace tracks.\&quot; They aren't Wallace tracks, they are the Bluff Creek tracks.<br />
Maybe I've lived too long, I don't yet have a grave to roll over in.<br />
John Green<br />
Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia Canada December 13, 2002<br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;31&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/20/2004 9:08 am <br />
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<p>[Okay that's the news I have for you all this week, some of the articles are a year or more old so I cant guarantee the viability of the links or information provided, etc.</p>

<p>Why the wait you might be asking? Well I have'nt posted the Newsletter becase I finally got around to reading the full Fair Use and Reprint section and here I caught my own paws in the cookie jar, so I did write Bobbie Short herself and told her the deal and then officially asked permission for reprints to the Phorum phor you Phine Pholks to read!]</p>

<p>[For the records, our Charter to Bear, Contain and Read this info for the purpose of Education and Exhibition is the full evidenced written permission one IS TO SEEK BEFORE REPRINTING this Newsletter:]</p>

<p>From: <a href="mailto:sierra@n2.net">sierra@n2.net</a> Date: Fri, Mar 19, 2004, 1:28pm<br />
To: CryptoKnight (The Original Manticore)<br />
Subject: Re: [Bigfoot_Encounters_Newsletter_Online]</p>

<p>Yes sure, absolutely!! It's okay to reprint in whole but it must be credited to in full like this at the beginning of the reprint:</p>

<p>...taken from Bobbie Short's Bigfoot Encounters Newsletter Online To visit on the web, go to:<br />
<a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bigfoot_Encounters_Newsletter_Online">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bigfoot_Encounters_Newsletter_Online</a> To view</p>

<p>website: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com</a></p>

<p>To follow \&quot;what's new?\&quot; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/whatsnew.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/whatsnew.htm</a> <a href="mailto:Bigfoot_Encounters_Newsletter_Online-subscribe@yahoogroups.com">Bigfoot_Encounters_Newsletter_Online-subscribe@yahoogroups.com</a> or <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/subscribe.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/subscribe.htm</a><br />
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[Hello, I had asked earlier if it was okay to reprint these newsletters onto my chat/message board site for the convenience of all bigfoot enthusiasts on the 'Phorum, if you want the link/button is below.]</p>

<p>[And there you have it, any questions, queries etc can be either emailed to me via profile email link, or Bobbie Short at the address she's provided. Warning if you spam either of us, I'll recruit a Sasquatch Mafia of sorts t personally appear and rattle your house to splinters. ;) That's all from me, stay tuned for several more tidbits of excellent Sasquatch news from Bigfoot Encounters and your ever-phriendly Cryptoknight and associates at The Metaphorum! Feel free to discuss any of the topics or links that caught your eye on this thread. Happy Hiking!]</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;32&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/27/2004 5:14 am <br />
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<p>[Okay next tidal wave of Bigfoot info!]</p>

<p>[Bigfoot_Encounters_Newsletter_Online] # 87<br />
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New Book is receiving rave reviews:<br />
Alaskan author/researcher Rob Alley's \&quot;Raincoast Sasquatch.\&quot; Records of Southeast Alaska, Coastal British Columbia &amp; Northwest Washington from Puget Sound to Yakutat, 358 pages packed with information, maps and illustrations. Order here: <a href="http://www.amazon.com">http://www.amazon.com</a> or <a href="http://www.hancockhouse.org">http://www.hancockhouse.org</a><br />
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A Chinese man is building a homemade helicopter that he plans to use to look for the Wild Man of Shennongjia. Yu's aircraft has a frame made of iron bars; an old sofa for a seat, propellers made from second-hand wood and it is powered by a car engine. Yu says he will use it to try to find the fabled Wild Man of Shennongjia, a Yeti-like creature said to live in the mountainous forests of Hubei Province. The Hong Kong edition of China Daily, quoting the Beijing Star Daily, said he decided to build the helicopter, as the remote area cannot be reached by road. But he added that he would be satisfied if his machine flew just a dozen kilometers. Story filed: 13:12 Monday 23rd June 2003 <a href="http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_793194.html">http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_793194.html</a> or <a href="http://shorl.com/hostonytufribry">http://shorl.com/hostonytufribry</a><br />
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An excellent read:<br />
Dr. Helmut Loofs-Wissowa's paper presented at the Australian Cryptozoology Conference can be read here: <a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/biology/helmut2001.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/biology/helmut2001.htm</a><br />
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The Miller Field Investigation into Loys's \&quot;Ape\&quot; in Venezuela <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/miller.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/miller.htm</a><br />
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The Chilliwack Progress: \&quot;Spirits of the Lake\&quot; <a href="http://www.theprogress.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=9&amp;cat=#&amp;id=q837">http://www.theprogress.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=9&amp;cat=#&amp;id=q837</a><br />
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\&quot;Neanderthal facial length issue settled\&quot; About face: Washington University anthropologist sets the record straight regarding Neanderthal facial length..<br />
<a href="http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2003-06/wuis-nfl061303.php">http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2003-06/wuis-nfl061303.php</a><br />
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From the Missoula News.com Montana<br />
\&quot;Strange sightings in Martin City\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.missoulanews.com/Archives/News.asp?no=314">http://www.missoulanews.com/Archives/News.asp?no=314</a><br />
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The Almasty Man<br />
<a href="http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/papers/almasty.html">http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/papers/almasty.html</a><br />
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Florida researcher Dan Jackson's encounter in December 2002 is written up here:<br />
<a href="http://www.chattahoocheebigfoot.org/CBO2/danjack.html">http://www.chattahoocheebigfoot.org/CBO2/danjack.html</a><br />
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Known hoaxer back in the news again!<br />
Hoaxer Shealy holds Skunk Ape Festival in Ochopee, FL <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hoaxes/shealy.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hoaxes/shealy.htm</a><br />
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Tracks in strawberry patch left by sasquatch? + photo <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/cowichan2.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/cowichan2.htm</a><br />
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Bow Valley Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada Chief Editor of ANIMALWATCH, Allex Michael wrote of her encounter with sasquatch in volume one, # 10 issue and It's perhaps one of the more chilling accounts I have read. <a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/sbs/bowvall.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/sbs/bowvall.htm</a><br />
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Via Michel Raynal en Francais:<br />
Psychologie Sovi&eacute;tique, Histoire Sociale et Anthropogen&egrave;se: la \&quot;lutte pour les troglodytes\&quot; de Boris Porchnev par Beno&icirc;t Grison <a href="http://perso.wanadoo.fr/cryptozoo/dossiers/psychosoviet.htm">http://perso.wanadoo.fr/cryptozoo/dossiers/psychosoviet.htm</a> and In English<br />
Soviet psychology, Social History and Anthropology: \&quot; the fight for the troglodytes \&quot; of Boris Porchnev by Benoit Grison<br />
For Babel Fish translation, load <a href="http://babelfish.altavista.com/babelfish">http://babelfish.altavista.com/babelfish</a> and enter <a href="http://perso.wanadoo.fr/cryptozoo/dossiers/psychosoviet.htm">http://perso.wanadoo.fr/cryptozoo/dossiers/psychosoviet.htm</a> Then select translate `French to English, Korean or Chinese etc., and the latter is Mandarin.<br />
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\&quot;The mystery of killer mountain:\&quot; Reinhold Messner <a href="http://news.independent.co.uk/world/asia/story.jsp?story=A7124">http://news.independent.co.uk/world/asia/story.jsp?story=A7124</a><br />
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FOOTPRINT FACTOIDS:<br />
Sasquatch footprint size, the longest footprint recorded: \&quot;Regarding footprints, the largest I have on file is 31 inches, a 4-toed track reported to have been measured and cast near California, Pennsylvania, February 1, 1984.\&quot; A long series of 30-inch tracks, with step lengths [stride] up to five feet, were reported by forest service workers near Orleans, California, Dec. 7,1971.\&quot; \&quot;In both cases the tracks were in snow, so expansion by melting is a consideration. The largest Sasquatch tracks in dirt were three 29-inch tracks reported by two deer hunters in the woods about 30 miles northeast of Vancouver, Washington, in October 1980. They tried to show them to reporters but were unable to find them again.\&quot; &copy; John Green<br />
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  \&quot;Giants of the Royal Incas\&quot; by Glenn Kimball, Ph.D Article is in .pdf format<br />
<a href="http://www.ancientamerican.com/glenkimballgiants.htm">http://www.ancientamerican.com/glenkimballgiants.htm</a><br />
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Hoaxes, Myths and Mania Convention in Albuquerque, NM <a href="http://www.csicop.org/events/conference-2003">http://www.csicop.org/events/conference-2003</a><br />
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Museum of hoaxes (websites) Fran&ccedil;ois de Loys, a Swiss geologist, and \&quot;The Venezuelan Ape Man \&quot; <a href="http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/photos/venezuela.html">http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/photos/venezuela.html</a> and<br />
<a href="http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/photos/apeman.html">http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/photos/apeman.html</a><br />
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Debunking Common Skeptical Arguments Against Paranormal and Psychic Phenomena\&quot; contains rebuttals by Dr. Winston Wu <a href="http://www.survivalscience.org/debunk/ww/toc.shtml">http://www.survivalscience.org/debunk/ww/toc.shtml</a><br />
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Mark Hall's interesting Bigfoot profiles website on Homo gardarensis <a href="http://home.att.net/~mhall.bigfoot">http://home.att.net/~mhall.bigfoot</a><br />
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I think I missed posting this April article in Scientific American.com \&quot;Show me the Body\&quot; by Skeptic Michael Shermer <a href="http://www.sciam.com/print_version.cfm?articleID=">http://www.sciam.com/print_version.cfm?articleID=</a><br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;33&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/27/2004 5:19 am <br />
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<p>[Okay these are a little out of order and skippy, but they are older back-issues, also I do plan to procrastinate on getting around to going through and makin sure all the links on these are up to date and functional, so hold your breath, KIDDING, if any of these links is a dead or irrelevant link just pipe up and gimme a hoot on it.]</p>

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BIGFOOT fans flock to Willow Creek - Times-Standard, CA <a href="http://tinyurl.com/nca2">http://tinyurl.com/nca2</a><br />
.... weekend the chairman of the Smolin Seminar on Questions of Hominology at the State Darwin Museum in Moscow is in Willow Creek for the International Bigfoot...<br />
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FANS of Bigfoot, investigators plan conference - Youngstown Vindicator, Ohio:<br />
<a href="http://www.vindi.com/local_news/303878647446682.shtml">http://www.vindi.com/local_news/303878647446682.shtml</a> .... Eric Altman, founder of the Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society, has logged it as a Bigfoot sighting and said that's not the only recent one in Derry Township. ...<br />
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INTERNATIONAL Bigfoot Symposium -<br />
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CHARLATAN in a monkey suit? Bigfoot academics say no way - San Francisco Chronicle, California: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ncae">http://tinyurl.com/ncae</a> Willow Creek, Humboldt County -- In the pantheon of legendary beasts, Bigfoot plays Rodney Dangerfield: a shambling hominid that doesn't get any respect.<br />
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BIGFOOT symposium lumbers into Humboldt County - Sarasota Herald- Tribune, Florida: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ncaq">http://tinyurl.com/ncaq</a> An international conference on the furry, apelike creature known as Bigfoot wraps up today in Humboldt County.<br />
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BIGFOOT symposium aims to track latest findings - Times Record News, Texas: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ncav">http://tinyurl.com/ncav</a> .... Snicker if you will, but Bigfoot is still a serious subject in some quarters, especially in Northern California.<br />
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UPI News Track Quirks in the News - Washington Times, DC <a href="http://washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20030912-041340-2054r.htm">http://washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20030912-041340-2054r.htm</a> 12 (UPI) -- A convention began in northern California Friday that will debate whether bigfoot hunters should shoot a Sasquatch for examination.<br />
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BRIEFS: 5-acre fire closes highway - Record-Searchlight, California:<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/nc9s">http://tinyurl.com/nc9s</a><br />
North state Public Radio listeners with Bigfoot questions, tales or sightings are invited to call in Monday during the I-5 Live! show<br />
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BIGFOOT true-believers unite - Record-Searchlight, California <a href="http://tinyurl.com/nc9i">http://tinyurl.com/nc9i</a><br />
The three-day International Bigfoot Symposium next weekend will bring together not only experts to talk about the legendary hairy hominid, but also ordinary. . . .<br />
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Rex Gilroy's stolen Moehau plaster casts Rex and Heather went on a trip with UFO NSW and while there two plaster casts of the New Zealand Moehau were stolen from his room. If anyone is offered these prints or copies or any type of plaster cast, please email <a href="mailto:randhgilroy@optusnet.com.au">randhgilroy@optusnet.com.au</a> These prints were found after 21 years of searching and are very rare and mean quite a deal to Rex. If they are returned no questions will be asked. Any information will be treated with the utmost respect and no names will be ever given out.<br />
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Unknown Creature's mummified leg discovered in Altai, Siberia <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/siberia.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/siberia.htm</a><br />
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Italian mountaineer challenges Japanese yeti claim 07 October 2003<br />
An Italian mountaineer has challenged a Japanese alpinist who claims he was the first person to reveal that the infamous Himalayan Abominable Snowman is in fact a brown bear. Reinhold Messner, who is also a member of the European parliament, reacted after the claim last month by Japanese mountaineer Makoto Nebuka, 56, a senior member of the Japanese Alpine Club. Messner said that \&quot;after years of research,\&quot; he proved the legendary ape-like monster to be nothing more than a bear in his book \&quot;My Quest for the Yeti\&quot; published five years ago. \&quot;This discovery goes.. to (me),\&quot; he said. Nebuka announced his discovery last month, saying that the yeti is really the endangered Himalayan Brown Bear (Ursus Arctos). His theory rests on a linguistic discovery: through a series of interviews with local people in Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan, he has found that \&quot;yeti\&quot; is a regional dialect word for \&quot;meti\&quot;, meaning bear. Messner, 58, originally from the southern Tyrol region of northern Italy, has been a member of the Green group in the European parliament since 1999.<br />
<a href="http://www.eubusiness.com/afp/031007171614.1f4zyeck">http://www.eubusiness.com/afp/031007171614.1f4zyeck</a> None of these marvelous mountain climbers, (with all due respect) pay much attention to the fact that bear tracks leave claw imprints. The Himalayan, Chinese or Tibetan yeti tracks, (whatever this life form may be) do not leave claw imprints. There are plenty of tracks cast and collected over time throughout the Himalayas, China, Tibet and Mongolia besides Shipton's to prove it. Mountain climbers should stick to what they know best, Bobbie Short<br />
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Two articles on the Bennington, Vermont sighting: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/gorillasuit.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/gorillasuit.htm</a> and <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bennington.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bennington.htm</a><br />
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UPI News Track Quirks in the News, Washington Times, DC Investigator Jimmy Chilcutt of the Conroe Police Department in Texas, who specializes in finger and footprints, says: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/jimmy.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/jimmy.htm</a> and<br />
Police expert claims Bigfoot proof BBC Article <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bbc.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bbc.htm</a><br />
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On the subject of Texans, The Danny Sweeten Hoax might possibly be a topic of conversation in weeks to come, Newbies can bone up on Scott Mc Nabb's investigation here: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hoaxes/sweeten.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hoaxes/sweeten.htm</a><br />
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Articles on the Japanese Expedition in Nepal for the Yeti <a href="http://www.bigfootencounter.com/articles/morons.htm">http://www.bigfootencounter.com/articles/morons.htm</a> and this:<br />
Nepalese CAN'T bear it: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/q5q2">http://tinyurl.com/q5q2</a><br />
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German website, English Version interview with Rick Noll <a href="http://www.loq12.at/conspiracy/14_bigfoot/con_interviewe.ihtml">http://www.loq12.at/conspiracy/14_bigfoot/con_interviewe.ihtml</a><br />
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Fortean Times article on the Chinese wildman seen last June preceded by the June article (two articles) <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/sample.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/sample.htm</a><br />
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A collection of Willow Creek Symposium newspaper articles <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bf_sym03.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bf_sym03.htm</a><br />
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<a href="http://dmla.clan.lib.nv.us/docs/dca/thiswas/thiswas25.htm">http://dmla.clan.lib.nv.us/docs/dca/thiswas/thiswas25.htm</a> Nevada's Early Bigfoot Sighting<br />
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BBC's Weird World<br />
<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/weird/big6/orang_pendek/13.shtml">http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/weird/big6/orang_pendek/13.shtml</a> Scroll down and take the test, how well do you know the orang pendek?<br />
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Kushtaka Cave<br />
<a href="http://www.usd.edu/esci/alaska/kushtaka.html">http://www.usd.edu/esci/alaska/kushtaka.html</a> and<br />
From my database: Terminology<br />
Koosh taa kaa, Kooshtakah, Kooshtaka, Kushtahkah, Kushtekaa, Kushtaka, which is sometimes spelled Koosh Taa Kaa There are many pronunciations and spellings for: koosh-tay-kaw, Alaska's ancient southeastern Tlingit Native Americans use koosh taa kaa to mean a hair-covered giant, although that is not the literal translation.<br />
An ancient Haida-Tlingit narrative states that the koosh taa kaa lives deep in the woods or on islands in the deep and darkly forested areas; it whistles through its teeth, luring people into its curious trance and steal their souls. Occasionally fixed on seeing what makes the whistle, these people go up into the woods never to be seen again.<br />
In the 1950's near Craig and Haidaburg on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska, a woman was sitting at home alone; her husband had disappeared while out hunting. They believe the koosh taa haa got him and his wife felt like something had been watching her in her house. The next morning they found footprints by her window. So men gathered in her house the next night, the koosh taa haa came back and when the men went after it, the koosh taa haa was no where to be found.<br />
The frequently used term in their native tongue is the word Hootslan. The natives fear the creature and avoid its habitat. (Caribou Man)<br />
Harry D. Colp described a miner's encounter with the Kushtaka, in an account, which was later published as \&quot;The Strangest Story Ever Told.\&quot; He also referred to the Thomas Bay Devils in Thomas Bay, Alaska. Colp and three other prospectors teamed up in 1900 at Wrangell. They sent Charlie, one of the four, to Thomas Bay to look over a gold prospect, while the others sought grubstakes to pay their expenses. Charlie went about 50 miles up the coast to this location. There the rains kept him confined to his tent for several days. He then went out, trying to locate the landmarks given to him by an Indian. By chance, he found a gold-flecked quartz ledge and loosened a piece with his gun, breaking his gunstock in the process.<br />
As he was taking his bearings, he said, a couple of creatures he called \&quot;devils,\&quot; that looked like both men and monkeys, came after him. These shaggy beasts, with long, coarse hair, stinking and covered with sores, pursued him back to his canoe. During the chase, they screamed and scraped his back with \&quot;long claw like fingernails.\&quot;<br />
Charlie said he came to in his canoe, which was drifting at sea. He was cold, hungry and thirsty. He returned to his comrades with nothing but the clothes on his back, his canoe and oars, and the chunk of gold quartz. He declared he had enough of Alaska. In exchange for his passage back to Seattle, he told his tale to the other three. Two more of Colp's partners returned to the site of the gold-speckled quartz ledge. Once again, they returned with strange tales of \&quot;devils.\&quot; One of the partners was said to have gone mad. Other prospectors who scouted the same area were reported by Colp to have suffered frightening experiences and to have behaved in a strange manner afterwards. Mysterious happenings occurred as late as 1925, when a farmer reported losing a dog in the hills there, but finding strange tracks, with the hind feet resembling a cross between a bear's and a human's footprints. A trapper in the area disappeared. Searchers found his outfit and tracks, but no trace of the man. (Virginia Colp and Mary Barry)<br />
See: Hootslan<br />
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Hootslan<br />
A non-typical term used by the indigenous people of Alaska, mostly elder Tlingits to indicate a tall upright walking, hair-covered life form.<br />
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BIG Dumps, Big Days, Big Skis and Big Goddamn Feet Skiing Magazine<br />
... As we pull into Harrison, we pass by Sasquatch Provincial Park, Sasquatch Springs RV Resort, and Bigfoot Camp-ground where a 30-foot-tall Bigfoot statue with a ...<br />
<a href="http://www.skiingmag.com/skiing/feature/article/0,12910,490919,00.html">http://www.skiingmag.com/skiing/feature/article/0,12910,490919,00.html</a><br />
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The Grizzly Truth about the Yeti<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/pkqv">http://tinyurl.com/pkqv</a><br />
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Laughter - the missing link? London, October 7 ... Zimmerman believes that her findings confirm a hypothesis that laughter originated in primates, as a universal signal of well being in a playful situation<br />
<a href="http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_406342,0050.htm">http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_406342,0050.htm</a><br />
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Barcelona's rare but magnificent albino ape is dying <a href="http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-albino21.html">http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-albino21.html</a> For article copy with four photos,<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/snowflake.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/snowflake.htm</a><br />
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Mystery Ape cast photo and article<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/mysteryapedna.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/mysteryapedna.htm</a><br />
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<p>[Bigfoot_Encounters_Newsletter_Online] # 102<br />
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I have been told Rex Gilroy's stolen Moehau plaster casts have been return. Good news! Rex has a new book coming out. A re-release and updated version of his 1995 book \&quot;Mysterious Australia,\&quot; should be out by Christmas.<br />
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Little Creek, Yukon Territory<br />
1981 informant reports a Sasquatch sitting in a pond in a cloud of knats, flies and mosquitoes. <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/littlecreek.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/littlecreek.htm</a><br />
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In Skeptical Briefs, an article by Mike Dennett \&quot;Bigfoot Proponent Comes to the End of the Trail\&quot; regarding Paul Freeman with commentary response. <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/dennett03.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/dennett03.htm</a><br />
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Seeing is believing, or is it? How scientific is 'Wildman' research? By Dr. Helmut Loofs-Wissowa <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/helmut.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/helmut.htm</a><br />
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YETI proves elusive, but Japanese researcher still believes No yeti, but Japanese researcher still believes Thursday, October 9, 2003 at 10:47 JST<br />
KATMANDU - Less than a month after a member of the Japan Alpine Club claimed to have conclusively debunked the myth of an Abominable Snowman living in the Himalayas, a Japanese company man claims the existence of the fabled yeti should be considered \&quot;beyond doubt.\&quot; Speaking to<br />
  reporters in Kathmandu earlier this week, yeti researcher Yoshiteru Takahashi stated flatly that after six weeks of hunting the Abominable Snowman on Mt Dhaulagiri in Midwestern Nepal, \&quot;I believe the yeti exists.\&quot; (Kyodo News) <a href="http://www.japantoday.com/e/?content==news&amp;cat==1&amp;id='5202">http://www.japantoday.com/e/?content==news&amp;cat==1&amp;id='5202</a><br />
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SIBERIA find revives yeti legends -- BBC News, UK Siberian scientists say they have a discovery on their hands which raises the possibility that the local legend of the yeti - the abominable snowman<br />
- is more ...<br />
<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/3175926.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/3175926.stm</a><br />
Then this corresponding article...<br />
FURRY LIMB COULD BE YETI'S - Sky News, UK ... After examination the possibility that the limb could have belonged to a beast known as the Abominable Snowman has not been ruled out...<br />
<a href="http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30200-12816110,00.html">http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30200-12816110,00.html</a><br />
...More baloney:<br />
COULD this be the paw of a yeti?!<br />
CBBC, UK<br />
... the earth thousands of years ago. Scientists are carrying out tests to see if it belonged to a yeti! Nobody has ever had proof that ...<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/qnmp">http://tinyurl.com/qnmp</a><br />
...and these photographs of the Kamchatka bear paw prints courtesy Dr. Michael Trachtengerts in Moscow - <a href="http://alamas.ru/rus/news/Bearfoot.htm">http://alamas.ru/rus/news/Bearfoot.htm</a><br />
The translation from Russian to English on the website reads: Photo #1) - An old inhabitant of Geyser valley in Kamchatka on rest.<br />
From book:<br />
\&quot;Ecology of bears\&quot;, Nauka Publ., Novosibirsk, 1987 Photo #2) - Magnified mirror image of the hind bear foot for convenient comparison with the leg found.<br />
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EVEREST'S Messner debunked Yeti first?<br />
... He gathered relics from the region of the \&quot;Abominable Snowman\&quot; -- furs, bones, footprints, and scalps - then returned to the West and put them under the ... <a href="http://tinyurl.com/qdtg">http://tinyurl.com/qdtg</a><br />
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BIGFOOT talk puts town in global spotlight Benton County Daily Record, AR<br />
... nwanews.com. DECATUR - Decatur has drawn international media attention in the last week because of alleged Bigfoot sightings. Police ... <a href="http://nwanews.com/dailyrecord/story_News.php?storyid=996">http://nwanews.com/dailyrecord/story_News.php?storyid=996</a><br />
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Newbies have asked a number of times who Bob Titmus was, history recorded it best in his eulogy by John Green, for your interest:<br />
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TimesUnion.com<br />
Whitehall -- Witnesses say they saw wild boars where golf course owner claims he saw sasquatch <a href="http://tinyurl.com/qnnj">http://tinyurl.com/qnnj</a><br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/qnop">http://tinyurl.com/qnop</a><br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;36&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/27/2004 5:32 am <br />
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<p>[Hey neat, this one was sent out on My Birthday!! Last Year, what was I doing then...]</p>

<p>[Bigfoot_Encounters_Newsletter_Online] # 104<br />
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I will pass on bits of information from my trip to Central Asia, China, Mongolia and Tibet last summer; and add to each newsletter as room permits. All information obtained will be in a forth coming book. Chinese physicists at Fudan University in Shanghai and the Shanghai branch of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have examined pinkish-red hairs alleged to be from a Chinese wildman or yeren, (names by which they are typically known, but not by any means a complete list of terms used by the Chinese; the dialects are many) The hairs appear to suggest that some of China's wildman hairs purportedly obtained from reliable sources, came from a higher primate not yet known to Asian zoology. I learned that the magnificently dedicated work of Chinese scientists determined that the ratio of iron to zinc in those hairs was fifty times that found in human hair and seven times that in the hair of recognized primates and I thought you might find that interesting. I am not deterred by seemingly lack of interest by North American Scientists in facts like this presented from foreign scientists. I am speaking now of the larger wildman, the taller yeti-like creature, not the smaller one that my professional Chinese colleagues considers nothing more than a brand new species of stump-tailed monkey; another unknown primate project they are taking a hard look at through government funded research. I will add other terminology translated for me for Chinese names for unknown primates in future newsletters, for now, here is another term for you collectors: Bitchun: A Chinese term, used along the Inner Mongolian/China border translates \&quot;man animal.\&quot; The creature was described as large bipedal, covered in hair with the exception of the palms of its hands and soles of its feet. Similar terms see: Samdja (I will add that the Asian trek was the most productive trip thus far. Mysteries are numerous, - -much is yet to be discovered in the \&quot;Shennongjia Valley region\&quot; with other spectacular and unusual fauna, and mystery primates. Stay tuned. Bobbie Short, Bigfoot Encounters 2003<br />
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\&quot;Beast or Bunk: Researchers chase mysterious creature\&quot; <a href="http://www.kfor.com/Global/story.asp?S=1518622">http://www.kfor.com/Global/story.asp?S=1518622</a><br />
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Former BFRO curator Thom Powell sends along this ordering information regarding his new November released Bigfoot book, \&quot;The Locals.\&quot; Highly recommended reading by Bigfoot Encounters and others: Signed copies can be had by sending $22.50 and how the inscription should read to: Thom Powell 20730 Bakers Ferry Rd.<br />
Oregon City, OR 97045<br />
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Moscow: \&quot;Hunting the Yeti\&quot; by Anna Rudnitskaya<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/moscow.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/moscow.htm</a><br />
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Dr. Michael Trachtengerts, in Moscow sent this along his review on G. Panchenko's new book (in Russian) at <a href="http://alamas.ru/eng/news/Panchenko_e.htm">http://alamas.ru/eng/news/Panchenko_e.htm</a><br />
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NATION in Brief: Insight on the News, DC... In conjunction with his own investigations, the professor turned the collection over to a Texas fingerprint/ footprint expert, Jimmy Chilcutt of the Conroe <a href="http://www.insightmag.com/news/552465.html">http://www.insightmag.com/news/552465.html</a><br />
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New Book coming December 15, 2003: TIMELESS VOYAGER PRESS, Press Release: Bigfoot just got a whole lot bigger! Watch for our newest BOOK: \&quot;THE BIGFOOT FILES, Peter Guttilla,\&quot; 304<br />
pages of case studies, firsthand reports, and previously unpublished articles. Because of growing interest in the subject of Bigfoot, author, Peter Guttilla, CONTACT WITH BEINGS OF LIGHT, has assembled the most complete information guide on the oldest living hominid available today. This incredible book also contains 16 restored and enhanced photographs plus 24 brand new artistic renderings by graphic artist, Lucy West. Retail: $21.95. Publication street date: December 12, 2003. PO Box 6678 -Santa Barbara, CA 93160 USA<br />
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Website: <a href="http://www.timelessvoyager.com">http://www.timelessvoyager.com</a><br />
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Also recommended reading re: the Alaskan Sasquatch: Rob Alley's \&quot;Raincoast Sasquatch\&quot; can be ordered from <a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com">www.hancockhouse.com</a><br />
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Ballesteros, Illocos Del Norte Phillipines 1961- I grew up in a small village called Ballesteros in the province of Illocos del Norte in the NW corner of the island of Luzon in the Philippines; Immigrated to the US in 1974. When I was a child, there were often traveling carnivals that would come through our town. One carnival advertised 'a cannibal' that we could go into a tent to see. When I went in I saw a huge (6') muscular, stocky &amp; hairy creature that was held in a cage. It had an ape-like face and was rattling the cage. They were feeding it raw meat. The man who had the creature said it came from Sarawak on Borneo. We were just a lot of kids from the village who went to see the Carnival. Esteban (Steve) L. Yanit<br />
Report filed with Bobbie Short, Sunday, November 9, 2003 at 14:10:55<br />
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Forensic Expert Says Bigfoot Is Real<br />
Stefan Lovgren, for National Geographic News October 23, 2003 It's been the subject of campfire stories for decades. A camera- elusive, grooming-challenged, bipedal ape-man that roams the mountain regions of North America. Some call it Sasquatch. Others know it as Bigfoot.<br />
Thousands of people claim to have seen the hairy hominoid, but the evidence of its existence is fuzzy. There are few clear photographs of the oversized beast. No bones have ever been found. Countless pranksters have admitted to faking footprints.<br />
Yet a small but vociferous number of scientists remain undeterred. Risking ridicule from other academics, they propose that there's enough forensic evidence to warrant something that has never been done: a comprehensive, scientific study to determine if the legendary primate actually exists.<br />
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About.com \&quot;When Bigfoot Attacks\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://paranormal.about.com/cs/bigfootsasquatch/a/aa033103.htm">http://paranormal.about.com/cs/bigfootsasquatch/a/aa033103.htm</a><br />
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Indonesia rainforest holds hundreds of mysterious stone carvings <a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/southeastasia/view/53684/1/.ht">http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/southeastasia/view/53684/1/.ht</a> ml<br />
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The Bennington Report<br />
<a href="http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=1499779&amp;nav=4QcRIlfZ">http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=1499779&amp;nav=4QcRIlfZ</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.thespoof.com/news/spoof.cfm?headline=s5i991">http://www.thespoof.com/news/spoof.cfm?headline=s5i991</a> Man in a chimp suit or giant hairy monkey thing? Or is this you after a night out? For a couple of years now big smelly apes have been seen wandering around in the most unlikely places, like Stoke. And in California where they are most often seen, they are called Bigfoot. For some time the infamous Bigfoot or Sasquatch has been dismissed by the scientific community as a big fat lie, but now there could be conclusive proof of the giant chimp's existence. Professor McBwaah of the University of California said, \&quot;No-one could convince me of a hairy monkey walking in the woods. Its all just tosh and poppycock. Who'd believe that?\&quot; The prof waffled on for a bit whilst we were playing noughts &amp; crosses on our notepads. He concluded that Bigfoot could be explained by drunk people seeing big hairy Americans or liars trying to make a fast buck. \&quot;Anyone who sees such a creature is obviously lying\&quot; he said. But ardent Bigfoot hunter Terry Jackamole said, \&quot;Professor McBwaah is a tosser.\&quot; However, almost conclusive proof of the hairy beasties could lie in the revelation that 70's TV series 'Harry and the Hendersons actually used a real Bigfoot called Clive during filming. Clive has retired into hiding to live off his riches, but scientists are now watching episodes to determine the truth. Further to this, comedy actor Robin Williams has been captured by the American Military, believing that he may be an alien, like he was in 'Mork and Mindy'.<br />
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Anthony Davis reports on the recent Bigfoot conference in Texas. <a href="http://www.texarkanagazette.com/articles/2003/10/20/news/news01.txt">http://www.texarkanagazette.com/articles/2003/10/20/news/news01.txt</a><br />
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Off topic: Oct 28 2003<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/spkf">http://tinyurl.com/spkf</a><br />
Meet the relatives: When you stare into a gorilla's eyes, the gap between ape and human vanishes. Graham Boynton has life-changing encounters in the jungles of Rwanda and Uganda Filed: 25/10/2003<br />
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<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/asia_fossils.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/asia_fossils.htm</a><br />
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New Lead in Peking Man Skulls' Mystery<br />
<a href="http://www.china.org.cn/english/2003/Nov/78935.htm">http://www.china.org.cn/english/2003/Nov/78935.htm</a><br />
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Climbing on the jewel of the Himalaya<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/swk4">http://tinyurl.com/swk4</a><br />
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A newsletter subscriber writes: \&quot;What are Mawas and where are they?\&quot;<br />
Pulled from Bobbie Short's database is the following entry: Malaysia: Mawas, Mawuz, Mahwas (Indigenous cultural spelling variations apply)<br />
At roughly 6 to 8 feet tall, these hairy bipedal hominids are described much the same as Philippine kapre, the waray-waray of Eastern Samar and perhaps the Indonesian island gugu. It is not the same creature as the orang pendek (sedapa) of Sumatra or the smaller Malaysian Batutut.<br />
See Batutut, umang.<br />
Mawas have been sighted for many years throughout the Malays. On January 13, 1995 the Malaysian newspaper Deseret News reported: \&quot;Kuala Lumpur -- As the hunt for a massive hairy creature called 'Bigfoot' entered its sixth day Thursday, Malaysian trekkers stumbled upon fresh footprints indicating they were close to its hide-out, investigators said. Army and police units, wildlife experts and jungle tribes joined the search dubbed 'Operasi Kaki Besar' in Malay, or 'Operation Bigfoot'. They combed several thousand square miles of dense jungle surrounding Tanjung Piai in Johore, the southernmost state of the Malaysian peninsula, where reports of sightings were first received. Tension mounted when superstitious villagers and jungle tribes feared that the fresh 'footprints' could belong to another 'Bigfoot', despite government efforts to assure them that there was only one 'Bigfoot', not two. Tribesmen burned twigs and dried leaves, banged tin cans and gongs, performed ritual dances and kept a 24-hour vigil with spears in an attempt to drive away the creature, which they said had been sent to Malaysia by evil forests. The eight-foot-tall creature's fresh footprints found in dense undergrowth, measure about 18 inches long and display only four toes, investigators said.\&quot;<br />
The latest news item released came the 2nd of January 2000 when villagers of Kampung Chennah, in the Malay Peninsula claimed a sighting of the elusive mawas. Described as a \&quot;big ape-like animal,<br />
local villager Liong Chong Shen, who said he saw a couple of mawas while working in his rubber and durian orchard. Kampung Chennah is a small and remote town of about 30 village households. Liong, 50, claimed that the incident occurred about noon when he was working in the orchard. \&quot;Wild boars had been attacking my durian saplings in the orchard, located about 11 km from Kampung Chennah. I went there to chase them away,\&quot; he said yesterday. Liong said he was busy with the durian saplings when he suddenly sensed a strong animal scent. \&quot;I then heard a grunt near the young rubber trees. \&quot; My heart<br />
started pounding fast when I saw two mawas standing near the rubber trees as I feared they would attack me,\&quot; he said. \&quot;I was about 10m away from the two mawas and I had a clear view of them,\&quot; he added.<br />
Liong described one of the creatures as being about 1.83m tall (6 feet) with long, black shiny hair all over its body, including the face. The other was shorter, about 1.52m tall (roughly 5 feet tall) with long and brownish hair all over its body. He said the two just stared at him and later walked away into the jungle. Durian is a delicious but wretched smelling fruit indigenous to tropical weather regions.<br />
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Sabine County, Texas -- Near Hemphill in the Sabine National Forest November. 1975, 7:00 a.m.<br />
Closest water area is Toledo Bend Reservoir, closest road: Hwy 87 \&quot;I was squirrel hunting near Toledo Bend Reservoir and took a separate route away from my two hunting partners. I heard a loud snap, like that of a tree limb breaking in two, on the other side of a small hill. I went to investigate. As I walked up the hill, I heard a person or a large animal running. When I reached the top, I was overlooking a wide depression, like a large gully or creek, but it was not draining water at the time. I saw a small tree, or rather a large sapling, in the center, which was broken almost completely in half about 5 feet from the ground. The diameter of the trunk was about 1-1/2 inches thick and would have been about 12 feet tall. At first, I thought it might have been a bear, until I saw the tracks. I could see three large footprints, about 14 inches long and about 5 inches wide. I could also make out at least four large toes at the op of each print. As I was only 17 years old and carrying a .22 rifle, I ran back in the direction from where I had entered. Except for my hunting buddies, I have told no one about this. I am 45 years old now. It is a forested area near the lake with few trees and wild grass. Gully was moist with less grass and only a few small trees. Its center was mostly dark soil.<br />
I did not see the creature... thank God.\&quot; Steve Quinn and his hunting partners: Leroy Ellerbee, Steve Greenville<br />
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Sorry this newsletter is outdated and with some old news., no newsletter was generated over the holidays.<br />
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Your immediate attention:<br />
Daniel Perez of the Center for Bigfoot Studies in Norwalk, CA is attempting to put together a \&quot;Top 25 Bigfooters List\&quot; --- Past (deceased) and Present (living contributors). He has asked everyone to e-mail him and tell him who you think is deserving of mention. Please E-mail him at <a href="mailto:perez@worldnet.att.net">perez@worldnet.att.net</a><br />
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Again, to answer those who wish to read the back issues of this newsletter,<br />
I did at one time save them and have them uploaded on my Bigfoot Encounters<br />
website. In the interest of a 1500 page limit set by the search engine on my website, I took down the newsletters and filed the important documents offline in the database. If you are looking for something specific, I should be able to locate it by date or keyword searches in the files. But no full newsletter back issues are available. I will happily search the database for you however... Bobbie Short<br />
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The older 1978 version of \&quot;Sasquatch: The Legend of Bigfoot\&quot; was re-<br />
released on home video many years ago, but is now out of print. A company called bijouflix.com offers it on videotape, DVD, or as a computer download. For more information, visit their Web site or write to Bijouflix Releasing, 200 Walter Ave. 2nd Floor N., Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604<br />
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The Bennington Banner lists `bigfoot&acute; as #3 story under the article \&quot;Banner Year:\&quot;     <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ysh2w">http://tinyurl.com/ysh2w</a><br />
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Bridgeville, California town up for sale again, 30 miles from Willow Creek.<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/23fby">http://tinyurl.com/23fby</a><br />
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Bobbie Short will be speaking on \&quot;strange fauna and traces of mystery primates in China, Mongolia &amp; Tibet,\&quot; with presentation of an hour long slide show to include tracks found in the Pacific Rim Countries of Kalimantan, Borneo, Eastern Samar and Malaysia at the three day 5th European Symposium of Cryptozoology May 29 to 31, 2004 in Belgium. The Symposium theme is \&quot;Hominology.\&quot;<br />
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Dr. Michael Trachtengerts\&quot; <a href="mailto:trachtengerts@mtu-net.ru">trachtengerts@mtu-net.ru</a> in Moscow Sent along this article for your perusal: \&quot;The Himalayan snapshot by Shipton and Ward - new analysis of the footprint\&quot; is uploaded on <a href="http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Shipton_e.htm">http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Shipton_e.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;My Bigfoot Story\&quot; by Dave Tackett, Utah BF Investigations - <a href="mailto:858dt@fisheadtackle.com">858dt@fisheadtackle.com</a><br />
<a href="http://fishhead.homestead.com/Bigfootstory.html">http://fishhead.homestead.com/Bigfootstory.html</a><br />
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Kimba D'Michi recommends a book by Mary Green, \&quot;Big Foot At My Door\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.tnbigfootlady.com/TBL/pglist.html">http://www.tnbigfootlady.com/TBL/pglist.html</a><br />
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M.K. Davis Gigantopithecus comparison<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/ypmww">http://tinyurl.com/ypmww</a><br />
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Another website with `hoax&acute; photos:<br />
<a href="http://www.geocities.com/tomkinson99/hoaxes/hoaxes.html">http://www.geocities.com/tomkinson99/hoaxes/hoaxes.html</a><br />
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Allen Best/Special to the Daily-16/Nov/03 DURANGO - Are the gentle folks in Silverton playing tricks on tourists again? That was the suspicion of one passenger on the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge train in October when she saw a loping, ape-like creature with an unmistakable profile: Sasquatch, i.e. Bigfoot. The name comes from the aboriginals of the Pacific Northwest, who for centuries have talked about a primordial man- beast standing eight feet tall. Yet the firm evidence so far is no better than a grainy 35-year-old, one-minute clip of black-and-white film. The Durango Telegraph reports many passengers saw the thing, including a railroad official, Kristi Nelson-Cohen, who confirmed previous glimpses of Sasquatch. Yet the broader evidence collected by the newspaper gently suggests not a Bigfoot along the railroad tracks, but a big tongue somewhere in the cheeks of locals.<br />
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Daniel Perez posted a new photo of \&quot;Bob Gimlin\&quot; here: <a href="http://www.bigfootforums.com/index.php?showtopic=)95">http://www.bigfootforums.com/index.php?showtopic=)95</a><br />
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Eric Altman writes that the Pennsylvania Bigfoot Forum has changed ..the new link is:<br />
<a href="http://pub18.bravenet.com/forum/show.php?usernum=28192972&amp;cpv==2">http://pub18.bravenet.com/forum/show.php?usernum=28192972&amp;cpv==2</a><br />
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A subscriber wrote:<br />
\&quot;For the last week and a half, there have been reports of some kind of ape being spotted in LaFollette Tennessee - about 40 miles north of Knoxville. At first it was believed to be someone's pet chimp. Now, it has been described as at least 6 feet tall with long reddish hair and smelling really bad. (Sounds a lot like the reports that were made in Florida about the Skunk Ape.) There have also been reports of dead and missing cats, a dead dog and missing goats. The animal control officer has been investigating. True? Not true? I don't know. Just thought I would pass this on...\&quot; (if there is credible information relevant to this rumor, would someone please drop me a note at <a href="mailto:sierra@n2.net">sierra@n2.net</a> thanks, Bobbie Short<br />
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A laughable story on the tabloid news-stand I picked up yesterday,<br />
From the World Weekly News, an obvious costumed beast dead in the road:<br />
<a href="http://www.weeklyworldnews.com/wwn/newsstand.cfm">http://www.weeklyworldnews.com/wwn/newsstand.cfm</a><br />
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Top ten paranormal events according to about.com's website: <a href="http://paranormal.about.com/cs/miscinformation/a/aa122903_4.htm">http://paranormal.about.com/cs/miscinformation/a/aa122903_4.htm</a><br />
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New website<br />
Chris Bianchi's \&quot;Strange Sightings\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.strangesightings.com">http://www.strangesightings.com</a><br />
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Big Foot, Bigger Hoax<br />
<a href="http://www.skeptic.com/10-1-bigfoot.html">http://www.skeptic.com/10-1-bigfoot.html</a><br />
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Ron Schaffner has a Ellington, CT. 1982 article in a .pdf format worth reading:<br />
<a href="http://home.fuse.net/rschaffner/Ellington.pdf">http://home.fuse.net/rschaffner/Ellington.pdf</a> and check out some of his updated information at<br />
<a href="http://home.fuse.net/rschaffner/arnews.html">http://home.fuse.net/rschaffner/arnews.html</a><br />
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Marlene Trask sends this article: \&quot;Forensic Expert Says Bigfoot Is Real\&quot; <a href="http://tinyurl.com/2qeas">http://tinyurl.com/2qeas</a><br />
Stefan Lovgren for National Geographic News<br />
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Does Bigfoot live in Pennsylvania's woods? Some think so <a href="http://tinyurl.com/vfg6">http://tinyurl.com/vfg6</a><br />
By Scott Westcott \&quot;Bigfoot lives!\&quot;<br />
Larry Brink thinks the day will come when that headline will not be confined to supermarket tabloids. Brink, a 37-year-old Harbor creek resident, said he believes Bigfoot is out there - and he's not alone.<br />
He and some other Pennsylvanians are convinced the mythical ape-like creature could be lurking nearby. While the Pacific Northwest has long been America's hotbed for Bigfoot sightings and searchers, many believers now think Bigfoot might be stomping through Penn's Woods. They claim to be hot on the trail of the proto-human whose legend stretches back more than 5,000 years. Members of the Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society last February searched a forested area around Guys Mills in Crawford County after an Erie resident who owns land there said he glimpsed a large creature running through the woods. The Bigfoot Society investigators didn't spot an 8-foot-tall Sasquatch, but they did find a pile of bones and a large sampling of \&quot;scat'' that they hope to have analyzed at a laboratory. The reported sighting is one of a several from Erie and Crawford over the last 25 years and scores more from across the state of Pennsylvania. Yet for all the mysterious claims and the hours spent investigating in the field, Bigfoot Society members admit they still lack the smoking gun - credible proof that Bigfoot exists. \&quot;People think we're crazy<br />
for doing this, but what happens when something does get discovered?'' said Brink, northwest regional investigator for the Bigfoot Society. \&quot;Then, all of a sudden, we are not the crazy ones.'' Indeed, Bigfoot believers are often dismissed as kooks, crackpots or conspiracy theorists. Yet, Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society founder Eric Altman, 33, of Jeannette, said that people from all walks of life - and socioeconomic status - have either joined his<br />
organization or believe that Bigfoot may exist. \&quot;I'm willing to bet there have been more sightings in the state, but people are afraid to come forward and talk about it,'' Altman said. \&quot;It's slowly starting to grow. People are starting to take it seriously. I think it's only a matter of time with the technology and manpower that we find something out there.'' James Adovasio, an internationally known archaeologist who serves as director of the Mercyhurst Archaeological Institute, said he does not think Bigfoot exists. But he stops short of ruling out the possibility entirely. \&quot;I don't deny the possibility that a large primate has gone undiscovered,'' Adovasio said. \&quot;But the evidence to support their existence is more than tenuous.'' Bigfoot believers often point to the discovery of new species in the past few decades when trying to explain why conclusive proof of Bigfoot hasn't been found. Adovasio said that new species have been discovered in the \&quot;recent past,'' but mostly were found in remote, sparsely populated wilds and jungles of the world.<br />
Adovasio classified the chance of a Bigfoot existing without discovery in North America as \&quot;extremely slim.'' \&quot;But if folks want to run around Pennsylvania, Oregon or the Himalayas in search of such a creature they are certainly free to do so,'' Adovasio said. \&quot;And if they should find one, so much the better for biologists and zoologists.'' Altman and a core group of researchers don't limit their investigations to reading, Internet searches and conventions like the Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society's annual East Coast Bigfoot Conference/Expo that was held in late September. When someone contacts them claiming to have seen or heard a Bigfoot, investigators conduct extensive interviews to determine if the claim is a hoax. When they think the report is credible, they will often spend the better part of a weekend staking out the location where the sighting or strange activity was reported. Investigators wear thermal night vision goggles and have high-tech monitoring and sound equipment in hopes of catching Bigfoot on film or tape. Altman said he has spent many a night leaning against a tree, looking and listening for Bigfoot. \&quot;I'm 95 percent sure they are real,'' Altman said \&quot;I have seen footprints in the snow and mud, I have talked with hundreds of witnesses who obviously are shaken up by what they have seen. I think there is something out there. What we are trying to do is prove it or disprove it.'' Altman admits for all the time he has spent in the woods, he's never caught sight of a Bigfoot. The closest he came, he says, was in August 2000 during a stakeout in Bradford. \&quot;Something began to circle us, it was grunting and screaming and making all types of racket,'' Altman said. \&quot;We never saw it but when it happens to you it walks right off the pages of a book right into your world.'' Brink said he has looked into several local reported sightings. In one instance, two campers in 1998 were near Lake Erie in the Fairview-Girard area when they said \&quot;a creature'' strolled across the path. Brink said his organization also gets many bogus reports. \&quot;Once in a while we get reports that one ran into the middle of town,'' Brink said. \&quot;It's like, come on, we're trying to be serious here. If Bigfoot exists, he hasn't survived by going into town.'' So if Bigfoot does exist, then why haven't at least some skeletal remains been found? \&quot;There are a lot of different theories,'' Brink said. \&quot;The major theory is that Bigfoot bury their own. Others think they are cannibals. You are going to have people who don't believe it until someone brings one in alive. And how are you going to do that? You're not.'' Adovasio said the search for the unknown and inexplicable will never end. \&quot;We seem to want to believe in the existence of things unverified by scientific observation,'' he said. \&quot;Whether we are talking about Bigfoot or flying saucers, we are rarely content with what we can see and touch. We may stop believing in Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster, but there will always be something else. It seems to serve some psychological need.''<br />
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Archeologists gather in Guilin to discuss cave discoveries <a href="http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200312/12/eng20031212_130222.shtml">http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200312/12/eng20031212_130222.shtml</a><br />
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NW Taxidermist Once Created A 'Bigfoot' -- From Tom Solberg<br />
Washington State,11-18-3<br />
<a href="http://www.rense.com/general44/taxu.htm">http://www.rense.com/general44/taxu.htm</a><br />
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New book recommended \&quot;The Locals\&quot; by Thom Powell. Order at <a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/locals.htm">http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/locals.htm</a><br />
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Searching for 'lost tribes'<br />
<a href="http://www.news24.com/News24/Africa/Features/0,,2-11-">http://www.news24.com/News24/Africa/Features/0,,2-11-</a> 37_1453217,00.html<br />
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Nearly extinct whistling language revived <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/science/11/18/whistle.language.ap/index">http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/science/11/18/whistle.language.ap/index</a>. html<br />
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Fossil deposit creatures are new clues to evolution of mammals BY SUSANNE QUICK, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel <a href="http://www.aberdeennews.com/mld/aberdeennews/news/nation/7458309.htm">http://www.aberdeennews.com/mld/aberdeennews/news/nation/7458309.htm</a><br />
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Novel, \&quot;TRACK OF THE BIGFOOT\&quot;: Released November 19, 2003 <a href="http://www.dltanner.com">http://www.dltanner.com</a>/<br />
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Crypto update from GUST<br />
<a href="http://www.cryptozoology.st">http://www.cryptozoology.st</a><br />
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BBC Science/Nature --Late Neanderthals 'more like us' with photo <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3346455.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3346455.stm</a><br />
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Chad Arment writes that thee latest issue of the North American BioFortean<br />
Review is available -- a free viewable PDF can be downloaded at <a href="http://www.strangeark.com/nabr.html">www.strangeark.com/nabr.html</a> -- The issue contains brief articles by Gary Mangiacopra and Dr. Smith on various cryptids, and an account of an Illinois NAPE-like primate.<br />
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<p>[Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 76<br />
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Subject: [Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 76<br />
Newsletter 76 -- Happy New Year - January 2003 You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed by filling out the form provided at<br />
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A large percentage of this newsletter is a December 2002 \&quot;catch-up issue\&quot; for new subscribers and those who have been away over the holidays...for the \&quot;regulars\&quot; half of this newsletter is repeat.<br />
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Doug Emo wrote this morning that something regarding \&quot;Bigfoot hoaxing\&quot; will be on \&quot;Inside Edition\&quot; this evening. USA television. Chk your TV Guide.<br />
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New York Times January 3, 2002<br />
\&quot;Bigfoot Outlives the Man who Created Him\&quot; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/nytimes.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/nytimes.htm</a><br />
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Professor Finds Bigfoot Signs Way Off Track, Hoosiertimes.com: <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com/409u">http://www.tinyurl.com/409u</a><br />
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\&quot;Apes Learn to Talk\&quot; BBC News January 2003 <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/2617063.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/2617063.stm</a><br />
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\&quot;Orang-utan study casts new light on behaviour\&quot; January 3 2003 <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com/40fe">http://www.tinyurl.com/40fe</a><br />
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Dr. Ian Tattersall on Neanderthals:<br />
Large graphic for comparison of Neanderthals and Human skeletons at the bottom of the article. <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/neanderthal2.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/neanderthal2.htm</a><br />
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News Article in Russian on the Wallace flap. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3svd">http://tinyurl.com/3svd</a><br />
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Articles w/photos<br />
The wildman from Vojvodina Montenegro 1996 <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/montenegro.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/montenegro.htm</a><br />
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Is it Neanderthal or Neandertal? Read Robert Sawyer's interesting discussion. <a href="http://www.sfwriter.com/hotal.htm">http://www.sfwriter.com/hotal.htm</a> Thanks to Pib Burns for the heads-up.<br />
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Old but interesting news article sent by John Green from the late 1950's. The 17-inch footprint photo in the article, was not of the quality that I could scan it and get any detail.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/mauricetripp.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/mauricetripp.htm</a> and<br />
A vintage Betty Allen article 1958, Willow Creek, CA: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bettyallen58.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bettyallen58.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;Unknown Primate of the Himalayas\&quot;<br />
by Dr. Michael Trachtengerts, Russia<br />
<a href="http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Trachtengerts1.htm">http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Trachtengerts1.htm</a><br />
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In last year's final newsletter issue, I sent out the run-down on Don Keating's Dec 7th Ohio Tri-State Bigfoot Study Group's meeting with the wrong URL. (Sorry Don) <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3sve">http://tinyurl.com/3sve</a><br />
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Roger Thomas sent along this news item about Jordi Magraner's murder in Chitral's Kailash Valley: <a href="http://www.dawn.com/2002/08/07/nat15.htm">http://www.dawn.com/2002/08/07/nat15.htm</a> Readers will remember Magraner had spent 12 years researching the \&quot;Pakistani Wildman\&quot; AKA \&quot;Barmanu\&quot; (or snowman of the Chitrals) when he was brutally assassinated last year, August 2002.<br />
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More Wallace Bigfaux hoaxer articles:<br />
Was `Bigfoot&acute; hoax meant to scare thieves? In the wake of purported hoaxer&acute;s death, former co-worker tells his tale: <a href="http://stacks.msnbc.com/news/843929.asp?cp1==1">http://stacks.msnbc.com/news/843929.asp?cp1==1</a> and<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/3svh">http://tinyurl.com/3svh</a><br />
and<br />
Las Vegas Mercury News. \&quot;Yes Virginia, there is a Bigfoot\&quot; <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com/41gv">http://www.tinyurl.com/41gv</a><br />
and<br />
a cartoon no less...<br />
<a href="http://www.ntskeptics.org/cartoons/bigfootprankster.gif">http://www.ntskeptics.org/cartoons/bigfootprankster.gif</a> and finally, for those who missed it, Rocky Bemis sent along this early news item on Wallace from the Eureka Times Standard: \&quot;Original Bigfoot hoaxer dies\&quot; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/times_standard.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/times_standard.htm</a><br />
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Have you perused this website? Wildmen of the World <a href="http://home.twcny.rr.com/bigfootsasquatch">http://home.twcny.rr.com/bigfootsasquatch</a><br />
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Chad Arment made available Craig Heinselman's excellent paper in a pdf download. Ron Schaffner completed the total scan of this 50-page paper recently feeling it needed to be on the web. Many will recall that this was the presentation at Eric Altman's Pennsylvania 2001 Conference. It's in three parts at about 1.4 megs each. It's definitely worth the long download. You can find it at: <a href="http://www.strangeark.com/craig/">http://www.strangeark.com/craig/</a> or<br />
<a href="http://home.fuse.net/rschaffner/critical.html">http://home.fuse.net/rschaffner/critical.html</a><br />
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From the North Wales, UK.<br />
Roger Thomas did an Interview with BBC Radio from North Wales regarding the Wallace Flap on Monday December 10, 2002. He wrote: I just did the interview with Shabina, the show's presenter. After some general background chat, she asked about Wallace's claims so I read out a couple of the quotes from John Green and pointed out that no serious researchers gave the any credence as he was a known hoaxer. She asked who Wallace was so I gave her a quick run down of the incidents at the Bluff Creek road-building site and mentioned that he wasn't even there at the time as Bobbie stated in her newsletter. Shabina asked me how I first got interested and if there was much interest in the topic. She then switched from Bigfoot and asked a couple of questions about the Loch Ness Monster and did I think it existed. I told her I didn't and gave a couple of reasons why not and then she asked why no one had found him (Bigfoot). I pointed out that it's a basic rule of biology that you can't have one of anything and if they exist there has to be a population. \&quot;You mean there's more than one?\&quot; she said. That was followed by a couple of questions about was anyone looking for them and why hadn't they found them if they exist, which I think I managed to answer reasonably convincingly and then she asked me what they were. I said no one knows because science doesn't have a specimen, so she asked what I thought they were; I said \&quot;an ape.\&quot; The interview concluded with her asking me if I believed they existed. I told her I was personally convinced they exist and even my skeptical side considered it highly probable. That was it, my first experience with the media, the interview lasted about 10 minutes but I don't know how much they'll use. Listen to Roger's interview here: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3svi">http://tinyurl.com/3svi</a><br />
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You might enjoy having a look at DLTanner's Cryptofiction website: <a href="http://www.dltanner.com">http://www.dltanner.com</a><br />
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Dr. John Bindernagel's new domain name<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootbiologist.com">http://www.bigfootbiologist.com</a><br />
and<br />
again for the new subscribers: Bigfoot Sounds Website with `Bigfoot Talk&acute; coming soon: <a href="http://www.bigfootsounds.com">http://www.bigfootsounds.com</a><br />
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If you have time...<br />
\&quot;Dad's Bigfoot Encounters.\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/3svj">http://tinyurl.com/3svj</a><br />
and a website in French<br />
<a href="http://www.ping.be/chaosium/X-yeti.htm">http://www.ping.be/chaosium/X-yeti.htm</a><br />
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For translations, load the url into this website: <a href="http://babelfish.altavista.com/translate.dyn">http://babelfish.altavista.com/translate.dyn</a> (I believe they've recently added Russian)<br />
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Manitou Springs, Colorado Road Trip America website: <a href="http://www.roadtripamerica.com/signs/bigfoot.htm">http://www.roadtripamerica.com/signs/bigfoot.htm</a><br />
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Rick Noll has cross-posted a jillion times reminding the USA researcher public about the upcoming Discovery Channel documentary \&quot;Sasquatch: Legend meets Science\&quot; airing January 9, 2003. Since Noll doesn't cross post several months in advance any other documentary, we presume this one must be about the BFRO's alleged body cast, but he didn't say.<br />
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Here is an old 1960's story out of Trinity County, California. Evidently one the late Ray Wallace didn't get too... <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/dunbar.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/dunbar.htm</a><br />
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Back issues of Ray Crowe's Track Record are finally back up `online&acute; and worth the read:<br />
<a href="http://www.internationalbigfootsociety.com/trindex.htm">http://www.internationalbigfootsociety.com/trindex.htm</a> Ray Crowe on NPR<br />
<a href="http://www.rfthomas.clara.net/files/crowe.html">http://www.rfthomas.clara.net/files/crowe.html</a><br />
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Craig Woolheater sent us this url for the Texas Conference preview page:<br />
<a href="http://www.texasbigfoot.com/events3.html">http://www.texasbigfoot.com/events3.html</a><br />
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The John Lewis/Joedy Cook conference for February 2003 has been cancelled.<br />
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Park County, Colorado (Kenosha Pass incident) from Deputy Sheriff Dean Morgan, sent in by Keith Foster, Kansas Investigator<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/parkcountyco2.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/parkcountyco2.htm</a> <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/parkcountyco.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/parkcountyco.htm</a><br />
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Indiana Stories on the web...via<br />
Vincennes University Library Online.<br />
Martin County, Indiana 1979, Andy Keith's footprint photo <a href="http://rking.vinu.edu/big1.htm">http://rking.vinu.edu/big1.htm</a><br />
and<br />
\&quot;Reports of Monster keep area guessing\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://rking.vinu.edu/big.htm">http://rking.vinu.edu/big.htm</a><br />
and<br />
X-Marine relates 1982 creature encounter in Indiana <a href="http://rking.vinu.edu/bedford.htm">http://rking.vinu.edu/bedford.htm</a><br />
and<br />
Knox County, Indiana, two men follow tracks 1982 article and photo.<br />
<a href="http://rking.vinu.edu/bedford.htm">http://rking.vinu.edu/bedford.htm</a><br />
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John Green's letter, for those who haven't read it, you should. It was widely publicized in December 2002.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/specialmsg.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/specialmsg.htm</a><br />
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I forgot to mention the Oklahoma Money Chasers message board in the last newsletter. Thanks for reminding me. <a href="http://www.network54.com/Forum/99679">http://www.network54.com/Forum/99679</a><br />
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Kim Paez's website \&quot;Forest People, the Bigfoot Reality.\&quot; <a href="http://www.forestpeople.biz/index.html">http://www.forestpeople.biz/index.html</a><br />
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Pravda RU article 25 December 2002<br />
<a href="http://shorl.com/jetelurorofru">http://shorl.com/jetelurorofru</a><br />
Bones of unknown prehistoric animal found in Ukraine The bones of an unknown pre-historical animal have been discovered in the Chernovtsy region, southwestern Ukraine. In the view of scientists, the bones belong to a mammalian that fell victim to the Pithecanthropus - the forefather of the Homo Sapiens - able to use fire, but not yet capable of speech, RIA Novosti was told at Chernovtsy National University. This is evident from the traces left by blows made with a sharply pointed stone tool. As estimated by paleontologists, the age of the ossified bones is about 300,000 years, that is, the animal is older than the mammoths. Its remains were found under the ground, at a depth of 21 meters, when digging a well.<br />
and<br />
\&quot;Oldest 'complex life' form found in Newfoundland\&quot; 24 December 2002 w/photo: <a href="http://shorl.com/dybekabifidri">http://shorl.com/dybekabifidri</a><br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;39&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/15/2004 5:12 am <br />
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<p>[Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 77<br />
----- Original Message -----<br />
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Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 12:57 PM<br />
Subject: [Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 77<br />
Newsletter 77 -- January 9, 2003<br />
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Bigfoot On the Tube: (USA) TONIGHT (CNN &amp; DISCOVERY)<br />
TONIGHT - Thursday January 9, 2003 CNN Bigfoot story The Aaron Brown Show on CNN: 7:00 pm PST 10 pm Eastern repeat at 1 am, 7 pm Pacific - repeat at 10 pm Pacific. The story is slated for Segment 7, which is toward the end of the show, usually airing between X:50 pm and X:00 pm. Check local listings for Aaron Brown on CNN.<br />
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A note from John Green on the Aaron Brown Show on CNN: \&quot;. . . there is supposed to be the first story making the case how ridiculous it is for the media to have fallen for the story that Ray Wallace, or anyone, could have made all the Bigfoot tracks by just walking around wearing false big feet. Dale Lee Wallace, the one with the pair of wooden feet Ray is supposed to have used, agreed to come to Edmonds, Washington, for the shoot and demonstrate what he could do with them on a Puget Sound beach, but he was told there would be some experienced researchers there and at some point he though better of it. Suddenly he could no longer lay hands on the carvings he has been showing off for the past month. (His uncle Ray was smarter. He never publicly claimed he had or could fake tracks, so was never called upon to prove he could do it.) In his absence Scott Herriott, who had been contracted to produce the segment, tried making footprints wearing my shoe-mounted fiberglass copies of the 15\&quot; tracks Bob Titmus cast in 1958. These happen to be the exact casts that Dale Lee Wallace's carved feet are copied from. (The younger Wallaces apparently don't know what an original \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; track looks like.) Rick Noll had photos of the wooden feet, large enough to show clearly that the toes are carved in a squarer shape than the rounded toes of the actual casts. That hardly mattered, since even when carrying Tom Steenburg's 240 pounds on his back Scott couldn't make imprints showing any depth except at the toes. Jo Ann Hereford from the Willow Creek museum was there with the original Titmus casts, which are hardly shallower than an inch on any part of the foot. When placed in the deepest prints Scott could make those casts sat up like aircraft carriers on a calm sea. The sand, by the way, was much softer than that in which the original prints were made--where a human print showed the sole of a boot only as a scuff mark. Any attempt to take long strides or to run resulted in grossly-distorted marks, as the stiff toes dig in and throw up sand behind them (original stride length averaged 47 inches). We didn't bother attempting to try climbing a sidehill with four-foot strides. As to hanging onto the tailgate of a moving pickup truck in order to match some of the really huge strides, that's as unsafe as it is silly, and apparently when one of the Wallaces tried it for a previous TV show the carved foot came off and he fell down--but they didn't choose to show that to the public. Dr. Daris Swindler was there, and almost immediately confirmed that good tracks couldn't be made that way. Scott, who had expressed some skepticism before he started the test, felt moved to shout to passers-by \&quot;Bigfoot lives!\&quot; On soft dirt carved feet can do a better job, but using them is not at all a versatile method for faking sasquatch tracks, as any of us who have tried it have found out. (Possession of fake feet equipped to be worn is not proof of anyone having gone around faking tracks, lots of people have them, but probably most haven't bothered trying them more than once. Ray Wallace may never even have seen the feet Dale Lee has. His own fake casts were far less realistic.) CNN only wanted a response from the sasquatch fraternity to having the feet knocked out from under them by the Wallace story, but on Thursday, thanks to Dr. Henner Fahrenbach, a crew from one of the networks is coming to see me, and their story line is about the way everyone else has swallowed such an obvious tall tale and inflicted it on the public, so that might be really interesting. I've promised the producer he can wear the fiberglass feet on our lake beach, which is a lot harder than the sand on Puget Sound. He have some good sidehills hereabouts as well. John Green, January 7, 2003<br />
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Discovery Channel TONIGHT, 9-10 p.m. EST -Chk local listings January 10 at 12:00 EST<br />
and again January 11 at 3:00 pm EST<br />
Corresponding news article:<br />
\&quot;Big Foot show goes high tech on Discovery\&quot; <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com/49eo">http://www.tinyurl.com/49eo</a> or if article is archived it's here: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/hitech.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/hitech.htm</a><br />
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California's Trinity Alps<br />
A shared story with photos from California's Pacific Crest Trail; not a sighting but footprints.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/monte.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/monte.htm</a><br />
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Willow, Alaska<br />
RobRoy Menzies is the artist who does the sketch-work on the main page of my website lives up in Alaska. He sent in the following preliminary report: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/menzies.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/menzies.htm</a><br />
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1992 Spaulding, Idaho ISU students mailed in news article: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/spaulding.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/spaulding.htm</a><br />
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To search for extinct or threatened species try the IUCN redlist website. There you can search by biome, taxa, region or individual country. <a href="http://www.redlist.org/search/search-basic.html">http://www.redlist.org/search/search-basic.html</a><br />
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The Aquatic Ape<br />
<a href="http://www.gonzoscience.com/columns/0012-AquApe.htm">http://www.gonzoscience.com/columns/0012-AquApe.htm</a><br />
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For researchers planning to be at the August Bigfoot Conference in Willow Creek, California this year, there is some information housed at Humboldt State University Library you might want to check out if you're going beyond the scope of the Willow Crk Museum.<br />
The newspaperman who broke the Bigfoot in Bluff Creek story: Andrew Genzoli, a newspaper columnist, historian, and teacher, left a legacy of writings and memorabilia when he died in 1984. The Library was able to acquire this collection of writings and photos with financial assistance from the Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation of Ferndale. In addition to the photos and news clippings, the collection contains early issues of the Humboldt Times newspaper, historic registries, and student papers from classes Genzoli taught 20 years at College of the Redwoods and through adult education.<br />
Genzoli worked most of his life writing for newspapers beginning at age 14 when he covered the town of Ferndale and its high school for the Humboldt Standard newspaper. He spent 30 years on the staff of the Eureka Times-Standard daily newspaper before his retirement in<br />
1979. Considered an authority on Humboldt County history, Genzoli was reported to be the first to publish articles on the Bigfoot legend. He wrote several books on local history and was active in the California Historical Resources Commission and served as president of the Humboldt County Historical Society.<br />
Material from the collection, including the Seth Kinman manuscript, has been processed and is available in the Humboldt Room. Further access is on a limited, appointment basis. \&quot;Andrew Genzoli - Journalist, Historian,\&quot; Humboldt Historian, May-June 1976, pp. 24-25. &copy; Humboldt State University Library Special Collections - - of special interest: The Genzoli Bigfoot Collection<br />
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Readers opinion of TV presentation of \&quot;Inside Edition\&quot; \&quot;That Inside Edition TV show was a lot of B.S. The opening of the show said: \&quot;we finally find out who's in that famous suit\&quot; as they are showing the clip from the Patterson film. This leads the average watcher to believe that there is someone in the Patterson film. They go to interview the Wallace family and the hoax tracks they made back in 1958. They interview Mrs. Wallace and she said she was the one in suit, at the same time they show a very brief clip of someone in a gorilla suit. This means she got in a gorilla suit, not the Patterson film. The way the show was put together would have you believe she was in the Patterson film. They did give about 30 seconds to a Bigfoot researcher who tried to say what he thought about the Wallace hoax. The whole thing was very lopsided and not worth watching. <a href="mailto:dougemo@msn.com">dougemo@msn.com</a><br />
(One of the many reasons I don't talk to the media!)<br />
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On a healthier note, press-wise:<br />
Denver Post, January 5 2003<br />
An extensive article about searches for Bigfoot. The focus is on scientific support. Maps of sightings and a graphic of proposed foot anatomy are included. Among those quoted are Jane Goodall, George Schaller, Esteban Sarmiento, Russell Mittermeier, Jeff Meldrum, John Green, Daris Swindler, Richard Noll, John Mionczynski, and Owen Caddy. Russell Ciochon is quoted as<br />
well, taking a more skeptical position. Author Theo Stein's articles are uploaded here:<br />
<a href="http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/news/bfbelievers.html">http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/news/bfbelievers.html</a><br />
However statements to the press from the past sometimes come back to haunt. . . .<br />
On the North American Bigfoot: Maria Goodavage, correspondent for USA TODAY reminds us that Dr. Daris Swindler is quoted as saying in a release to USA Today: \&quot;For many scientists, even seeing is not believing. Daris Swindler, professor emeritus of anthropology at the University of Washington, says, \&quot;That Patterson film is just a man in a costume.\&quot; \&quot;The Bigfoot search faces widespread scientific skepticism. \&quot;I don't believe the thing exists,\&quot; said Dr. Daris Swindler, advisor to the BFRO.<br />
and<br />
<a href="http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/news/camper.html">http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/news/camper.html</a> and the graphic is here:..(the Heryford track was reproduced at full size in the printed edition.)<br />
<a href="http://media.mnginteractive.com/media/paper36/0105bigfootgraf.gif">http://media.mnginteractive.com/media/paper36/0105bigfootgraf.gif</a><br />
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Jim Keegan's message board has been retired. George Karras' board is on sabbatical.<br />
The Monkey Chaser's board is active here: <a href="http://www.network54.com/Forum/99679">http://www.network54.com/Forum/99679</a><br />
Any others?<br />
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News Articles January 5, 2003<br />
New Philadelphia, Ohio Times Reporter<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bigfootwill.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bigfootwill.htm</a><br />
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News Article:<br />
London news.telegraph.co.uk<br />
\&quot;That's Not Bigfoot, That's my Wife!\&quot;<br />
<a href="Http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/thatsnot.htm">Http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/thatsnot.htm</a><br />
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UK news release<br />
\&quot;It's Geordie Yeti\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/geordie.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/geordie.htm</a> and<br />
The Northern Echo<br />
\&quot;The Hunt for the Northumberland Bigfoot\&quot; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/northumberland.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/northumberland.htm</a><br />
London primate professionals write to say the above reports are cases of mistaken identity. The UK has no recent history of hirsute hominoids.<br />
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\&quot;Crafty security guard scares away burglars with giant footprints\&quot; A security guard for a group of holiday homes in Russia is scaring away burglars by leaving giant footprints in the snow. Watchman Sergey Sokolov uses huge wooden soles which he made in his workshop to make the outsize boot prints. Mr Sokolov is neither big nor strong but has proved to be a good psychologist, reports Pravda. Burglaries at the holiday homes, in Russia's Vladimir region, have fallen by almost 50% since he came up with the idea. Ananova: Thursday 2nd January 2003<br />
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Newsletter 78 -- January 19, 2003<br />
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On the Tube (USA)<br />
\&quot;On the Trail of Bigfoot \&quot;<br />
Travel to the Cascade Mountains of the American Pacific Northwest in search of Bigfoot. Part ape, part man, this beast has been sighted by Native Americans, hunters, campers and trackers but has never left behind any significant traces of its being. Airs Jan 25 2003 8:00 PM EST and Jan 25 2003 11:00 PM EST - Check local listings<br />
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Bugle Magazine Articles<br />
Elk hunters report possible sasquatch encounters in \&quot;Bugle\&quot; magazine.<br />
In the November/December 2002 (Volume 19 Issue 6) issue of \&quot;Bugle\&quot; magazine, publication of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, several writers shared their possible encounters with sasquatch. One article titled \&quot;Bigbutt\&quot; in this issue of Bugle was written by David Petersen, author of the book \&quot;Ghost Grizzlies\&quot;, which deals with the possibility of a few surviving grizzlies in the mountains of southern Colorado. Petersen is also a regular contributor to many outdoor magazines and has also authored other books on outdoor subjects. Petersen's article in \&quot;Bugle\&quot; details how he met a sasquatch on an old road-cut at dusk while bowhunting in a forest in southern Colorado. Walking quietly around a bend in the road-cut, Petersen was startled to see an odd upright creature coming down the road-cut toward him at a range of only 20 yards. Petersen described the creature as somewhat over 5 foot tall, perhaps 200 pounds, having somewhat short legs compared to a man, longer arms than a man, thick through the torso, upright posture, bi-pedal locomotion, and Petersen was struck by the creatures apparent large butt as it eventually turned and stepped off the trail. (A description rather reminiscent of the female sasquatch in the Patterson/Gimlin film, but on a slightly smaller scale). It was too dark to see facial details beyond the fact that it had a flat face. The two strangers stopped and stared at one another for awhile on the road-cut before the creature eventually stepped toward the edge of the road, where it swayed back and forth for a time as if trying to get a better sense of the bow hunter it had encountered on the trail. Eventually the creature walked off into the darkening forest and Petersen went on his way.<br />
Other articles in this addition of \&quot;Bugle\&quot; also dealt with possible sasquatch activity. Experienced bow hunter James Slack of Farmington, New Mexico wrote in his article of finding a very large, human-like track in a sandy wash while bowhunting elk in the mountains of northern New Mexico.<br />
(This would have occurred not too far south of the sighting experience of author David Petersen in Colorado)<br />
Chris Mortenson of Avon, Utah wrote an article titled \&quot;Keeping an Open Mind\&quot; about an experience he had while hunting elk near the Utah-Idaho border. Mortenson describes a long series of incredibly loud animal sounds he heard, \&quot;a very loud, low-pitched sound that I had never heard before---like a cross between a shout and a growl\&quot; with each blast of noise \&quot;lasting maybe one or two seconds\&quot;. He could hear the animal, as it seemed to approach him, screaming and popping brush and limbs. Mortenson wrote \&quot;The most eerie thing about the noise was the sheer volume?\&quot; He also wrote, \&quot;What I heard that October day was not an elk, moose, cougar, bear, wolf, coyote or anything else I have ever heard in the wild\&quot;.<br />
48-year-old veteran bow hunter Terry Coon of Nampa, Idaho wrote an article titled \&quot;It Had to Be Big,\&quot; which details an experience he had while bowhunting elk in Oregon in 1991. Coon describes how he began bugling on his elk bugle in hopes of luring a bull elk, but the answering call was not an elk but rather \&quot;the loudest and longest scream that I have ever heard\&quot;.<br />
The screaming thing kept screaming then began to loudly approach Mr. Coon and his wife with a steady walking sound. Coon wrote \&quot;The scream that erupted would make the hair on your entire body stand straight out. Whatever it was, - was clearly outraged by my bugle\&quot;. He also wrote \&quot;in all my years in the mountains, I have never heard such a sound\&quot;. The couple departed hastily in fear after the outraged screamer loudly circled them off trail in the underbrush to within 50 or 60 yards.<br />
Article submitted courtesy Keith Foster, <a href="mailto:kfoster@gcnet.com">kfoster@gcnet.com</a> January 17, 2003 12:58 PM<br />
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The Oregonian<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/oregonian.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/oregonian.htm</a> ...this article mentions the new and controversial book \&quot;My 50 years with Sasquatch.\&quot; I am in the midst of reading it, as time allows, and I must say I am impressed - - so far. One point that I find extremely compelling is the little known brow ridge description - which I related in deposition, it protrudes over the eye-sockets extending into the hairline where it disappears. The brow ridge does not circle the eye socket. My personal observations have never been published, so I was amazed to see someone else publish exacting similes of the creature's facial features as I had made note of in<br />
1985. John Millard made the same observations of the brow ridge on a Sasquatch he observed for 3 years in Arizona that also went unpublished. We should remember that Mary Green located and had analyzed by Dr. Henner Fahrenbach of Beaverton, Oregon a batch of unknown hairs from Tennessee some years back, which Henner declared the `best sasquatch sampling of hairs he had seen - east of the Rockies.&acute;<br />
To the point at which I've had time to read, the book is well written and ranks in believability more than \&quot;The Creature\&quot; written by an unknown author under the pen name Jan Klement. Parts of \&quot;The Creature\&quot; simply couldn't be accurate - - especially if you've seen one of these creatures.<br />
The authors of \&quot;50 Years with Sasquatch\&quot; are not scientists, so nothing on that level should be expected by the reader - moreover, it is important to remember none of the negative so-called *scientific critics\&quot; of this book have seen that which they proclaim to know so damn much about!<br />
I'll write a more detailed review. For now, I'd be hard pressed to discount this book. It just may turn out to be 2003 season's best buy for the money. I am not disappointed ...Bobbie Short<br />
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A little known book about Bigfoot which mentions the famous Chestnut Ridge in western Pennsylvania and sections of the Florida Everglades is \&quot;Bigfoot Across America\&quot; by Philip L. Rife. This book should not be overlooked. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/4ml9">http://tinyurl.com/4ml9</a><br />
And for the Bigfoot novel readers, I recommend \&quot;Where Legends Roam\&quot; by Lee Murphy (2000) <a href="http://tinyurl.com/4ml0">http://tinyurl.com/4ml0</a><br />
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Washington &amp; Oregonians:<br />
The FREE meeting of the International Bigfoot Society will meet Saturday, January 25, in Portland, Oregon. The guest speaker will be Kimba D'Michi of Seattle, WA, who will be speaking on the chupacabra and other cryptozoological creatures. Located at Dads Club, 8608 North Lombard (near the Saint Johns bridge). An informal no-host dinner will be at 6 pm, and the speaker at 7 pm until 9pm. Lombard is off I-5. Coming north, you take the second exit (westbound), and go six miles.<br />
From the north, shortly after entering Portland from Vancouver, exit to<br />
the right at Interstate Ave, go one mile, and turn right on Lombard, and go six miles. Note, Lombard has a couple of jags, so don't get confused. Dads Club (503-285-9489 if lost) is on a corner on the left, across the street from the US Bank (don't park in their lot- they tow), and kitty-corner from Starbucks Coffee. Enter on the side of the bridge to the restaurant; they have a room reserved for us. Ray Crowe, Director, 503-640-6581<br />
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A Texas Note:<br />
\&quot;Through the years there have been many sightings in my \&quot;neck of the woods\&quot;. I live near the Texas-Louisiana-Arkansas state borders in East Texas. In fact, my best friend of 35 years saw a Sasquatch near our location here in East Texas about 36 years ago. My interest in the subject stems mainly from his experience. We are both avid hunters and spend quite a bit of time in the remote river bottoms of East Texas. We have a 1000-acre hunting lease on the Sabine River near the small town of Logansport, Louisiana. On the lease tract adjacent to our property on the northern border a hunter had a hair-raising experience some 12 years ago. He'd shot a deer that was picked up by a Sasquatch before he could reach it. He and his father- in-law followed the blood trail until they were frightened away by threatening noises.\&quot; (Permission to release informant information not yet received by newsletter publication date. Courtesy Roger Thomas<br />
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Tales from \&quot;down-under\&quot; -The Australian Yowie: Townsville Bulletin Monday 23 APR 2001, Page 005<br />
\&quot;Crew heads to `hot spot&acute; in yowie search\&quot; YOWIE hunters said they were grappling with an ethical dilemma as they prepared to set out on an expedition to capture one of the elusive creatures on video. Australian Yowie Research spokesman Dean Harrison said yesterday it could be morally wrong to reveal the creatures and their whereabouts. But he said the film project ``could also add weight to the argument that logging in their known habitats was endangering them&acute;&acute;. The Brisbane-based businessman was preparing to lead an expedition into a south-east Queensland state forest to film a yowie, said to be a hairy, powerful ape-like creature. ``We have a team of 24 in Operation Rotation which begins on April 26 and ends on May 4,&acute;&acute; Mr Harrison said. He said the group, which included five people with military tracking experience, would camp on a rotational basis in the state forest Northwest of Esk. ``That&acute;s the hot spot for yowies. We&acute;ve had so many sightings from reliable witnesses,&acute;&acute; he said. ``Our information is that a least two clans or families of yowies live in the area.&acute;&acute;<br />
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Townsville Bulletin Thursday 17 AUG 2000, Page 022 \&quot;Deep in yowie territory\&quot; By John Andersen `When the SAS sergeant returned he handed in a patrol report and a sketch of something he had seen, a sniper he presumed, while laying silent and still in his camouflaged hideaway on top of the ridge&acute; HANDS UP ALL you who have seen a yowie? Look at all the hands come up around Tully.<br />
Yes, quite a few folks from Tully way have seen the hairy man. A learned archaeologist from up that way told me just the other day that there was in fact talk of a hairy woman raiding fruit farms in the Murray Upper valley. And it wasn't some hippy chick with armpit hair down to her toe rings. It was a yowie sheila who happened to have a taste for mandarins.<br />
Who knows? In yowie land she might be super model material, a regular Naomi Campbell who gets to go on dates to a different waterfall every night with some of the biggest names in the rainforest. Seriously, why is it, you may well ask, that so many people from Tully and its environs have seen the hairy man. No, it isn't because they've puffing away on the ``leccy lucerne&acute;&acute;. Everyone knows there&acute;s none of that stuff around Tully. It&acute;s because the mountains up behind Tully, which run just about all the way to Cooktown, are tailor-made for yowies -- inaccessible, plentiful food, water and cover. No one goes there; no one, except maybe the SAS. Jirrabel elder Ernie Grant says his father; brother and nephew came face-to-face with a yowie in scrub alongside Davidson Creek not far south of Tully way back in 1956. This is the same vicinity as the old Tully River Station, which was taken up and developed by King Ranch of America. Work started in 1963, using bulldozers with huge scrub pulling chains strung between them, clearing thousands and thousands of hectares of virgin rainforest. The bulldozer drivers at the time spoke of seeing gunyahs made from grass and leaves. The gunyahs turned to dust under the weight of the chains. They saw the short rainforest Aborigines running from the roaring machines that were bringing their world to an end. These were the Negrito or rainforest- dwelling Aborigines and they fled deeper and deeper into the mountains, away from the machines and the sounds of crashing trees. After listening to stories told to him for the last 15 years by his Aboriginal patients, Innisfail medical practitioner Dr Rod Catton is convinced the hairy man exists. Aboriginal people have told him they can smell the hairy man. His own theory is that the hairy man is arboreal, living in the canopy where he can&acute;t be seen. (Does this remind you of Predator)? Dr Catton has collected a wealth of stories. Accounts of pig dogs, terrified, running back to their masters, yelping with fear, their tails between their legs. These are dogs with brains the size of caraway seeds. They are so dumb they fear nothing. What is it they&acute;ve seen in the rainforest that makes them tremble? A yowie? If not a yowie, perhaps a marsupial wolf, panther or lion? We&acute;ve got them, too, apparently. One of the most convincing yowie stories I&acute;ve heard comes from Tom Floyd, a former instructor at the Land Command Battle School at Tully and now a corporate trainer, based in Townsville. It was in early 1987 and they were running a course for Special Air Service soldiers. Tom sent one guy, a sergeant, up on to a ridge where he had to maintain an observation post (OP) looking down into the upper reaches of Liverpool Creek. This was in the middle of nowhere, right up in the ranges, deep in the jungle. He stayed there in the same position, looking down into this top section of Liverpool Creek for three days. It had taken him three days to walk into the OP. ``His job was to observe enemy movement,&acute;&acute; Tom said. What Tom hadn&acute;t told the sergeant was that there would be no enemy movement because no ``enemy&acute;&acute; had been sent into the area. The sergeant was entirely on his own. When the SAS sergeant returned he handed in a patrol report and a sketch of something he had seen, a sniper he presumed, while lying silent and still in his camouflaged hideaway on top of the ridge. In the Australian military the special suits worn by snipers to break up their silhouette and to provide camouflage is a called a ``yowie suit&acute;&acute;. He told Tom when he returned he had only seen one person the entire time he was on the ridge. He said the only person he saw was a sniper in a yowie suit. Tom told the sergeant there was no else there. That he was alone. No one else had been sent into the area. What he had seen was not a sniper in a yowie suit. There were no snipers, no soldiers, no ``enemy&acute;&acute; anywhere near that ridge or along Liverpool Creek. The sergeant had been entirely on his own. The SAS sergeant, taking it all in, looked down at his sketch and said ``this is what I saw&acute;&acute;. This was in 1987. *Seen a yowie, a marsupial lion, a marsupial wolf (Tassie tiger), marsupial panther, and giant lizards? Call Ripping Yarns 4722 4599.<br />
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January 10, 2003<br />
Snow elusive, but not mysterious Kashmir Snowman <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/kashmir.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/kashmir.htm</a> In brief: \&quot;Kerala-next News India \&quot;Was it the visitation of the Abominable Snowman, also called Yeti by some? Villagers in this Jammu and Kashmir village are sure it was. At least 20-year-old Raja Wasim has no doubt it was the Snowman that attacked him. Fondly called Raju by his parents, the young man came out of his uncle's home to feed cattle at a cowshed. He heard a strange noise among the greens in the lawn of the house. When he turned around, there it stood: a four-foot- tall monster, covered with dense, dark, black hair all over, \&quot;looking menacingly\&quot; at the youth. Claims Raju: \&quot;The is no mistake about what I saw. The monster had the face of a man with monkey-like features. It was four feet tall, but extremely sturdy. It was the Snowman. \&quot;It pounced at me and I jumped back on the veranda, shouting for help. My uncle and his family rushed to my rescue and the monster lazily walked away. It was hardly frightened by the commotion.\&quot; Muhammad Shafi, 47, Raju's uncle, confirmed the \&quot;encounter\&quot;. \&quot;After the initial appearance, we burnt fires to scare the visitor and he rushed out of the hedges and crossed to the other side of an apple orchard. I saw it myself. The description matches Raju's. \&quot;In addition, the animal made a shrill whistle when frightened. Perhaps scared by the fires, it whistled while running away,\&quot; says Shafi.\&quot;<br />
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Cryptocorner News<br />
<a href="http://www.100megsfree4.com/farshores/c03bf1.htm">http://www.100megsfree4.com/farshores/c03bf1.htm</a><br />
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Off Topic for the dinosaur watchers on board: An excellent photo re: feathered or furry dinosaurs, a puzzle to scientists (Photo: The Geological Museum of China)<br />
<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/2664541.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/2664541.stm</a><br />
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George Karras' Sasquatch Northwest message board is back up online. The former url was:<br />
<a href="http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/28799">http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/28799</a> The new location for the message board has been moved to: <a href="http://forums.delphiforums.com/sasquatchnw">http://forums.delphiforums.com/sasquatchnw</a><br />
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Lisa Chandler sent a notice that her message board is open and can be found here:<br />
\&quot;The Arkansas Bigfoot Message board\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/205486">http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/205486</a><br />
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News Article<br />
Desperately Seeking Sasquatch<br />
<a href="http://www.newhousenews.com/archive/anderson011303.html">http://www.newhousenews.com/archive/anderson011303.html</a> and<br />
\&quot;British Bigfoot Controversy Grows\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/britishbf.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/britishbf.htm</a><br />
In case you missed these, there are other news articles are listed left frame under \&quot;what's new?\&quot; at <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com</a><br />
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<p>[Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 79<br />
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Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 10:31 AM<br />
Subject: [Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 79<br />
Newsletter 79 - February 3, 2003<br />
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Paper:<br />
Reconstruction of alamas head, External Appearance by Dr. Michael S. Trachtengerts, Ph.D. Moscow, Russia <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/trach.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/trach.htm</a><br />
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Patterson-Gimlin film sequence, the reconstruction of the row of tracks by Yvon LeClerc - February 3, 2003 <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/films/pgf_sequence.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/films/pgf_sequence.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;Sasquatch,\&quot; - the movie soon to be released on DVD and alleged to be based on a true story.. <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/sasquatch_movie.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/sasquatch_movie.htm</a> Does the graphic look more canine werewolf-ish than primate??<br />
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News Article, translated by Michael Newton \&quot;The Chinese Hunt for their own Yeti\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/chinese2003.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/chinese2003.htm</a><br />
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Here is a recent report with credible evidence that the late Ray Wallace couldn't have made... ;-)<br />
OSIR report from Zig Zag, Oregon with footprint photos: Mon, 27 Jan 2003 08:04:21 GMT<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/zigzag.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/zigzag.htm</a><br />
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On streaming audio:<br />
Dr. Jeff Meldrum, Ph.D., Idaho State University January 2003 on \&quot;Sasquatch believability. \&quot; 126 KB <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/files/meldrum4.rm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/files/meldrum4.rm</a> and<br />
Dr. Andrew Nelson on the Patterson-Gimlin Film: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/files/nelson.ram">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/files/nelson.ram</a><br />
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More streaming audio,<br />
Roger Thomas interview in UK 1KB<br />
<a href="http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/video/interview.ram">http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/video/interview.ram</a><br />
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January 26, 2003 \&quot;Tracking Bigfoot\&quot;<br />
By Jeremiah McNichols, -Eagle Staff Writer <a href="http://www.theeagle.com/brazossunday/012603bifgoot.htm">http://www.theeagle.com/brazossunday/012603bifgoot.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;Bigfoot Walks Along Logan, Utah Canal\&quot;<br />
&copy; 2002 by Linda Moulton Howe<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/59s1">http://tinyurl.com/59s1</a><br />
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Websites with Yeti information - -<br />
<a href="http://www.skygaze.com/content/strange/Yeti.shtml">http://www.skygaze.com/content/strange/Yeti.shtml</a> <a href="http://www.ultranet.ca/bcscc/yeti.htm">http://www.ultranet.ca/bcscc/yeti.htm</a><br />
<a href="http://www.hostileinvader.com/Yeti.html">http://www.hostileinvader.com/Yeti.html</a><br />
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Four articles sent in courtesy Roger Thomas on the Australian Yowie:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/four.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/four.htm</a><br />
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Michel Raynal writes reminding us of Angel Morant For&eacute;s of Valencia, Spain's new website \&quot;Spanish Society of Cryptozoology: <a href="http://www.criptozoologia.org">www.criptozoologia.org</a> It is in Spanish, Interesting contributions on the folklore on Spanish wild men, field research in Ecuador, and many other \&quot;cryptids\&quot;.<br />
Translations in many languages can be made by using the following website: <a href="http://babelfish.altavista.com/translate.dyn">http://babelfish.altavista.com/translate.dyn</a><br />
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\&quot;Fossil find stirs human debate\&quot; January 31, 2003 100s of hominids have been found at Sterkfontein<br />
The fossil of an early human found in South Africa suggests our ancestors were less chimp-like than we thought. Its bone structure shows it did not walk like modern chimps, using the knuckles of its hands.<br />
It probably walked on two legs when it was on the ground but spent much of the time climbing trees, says Dr Ron Clarke, of the University of the Witwatersrand, who discovered the fossil. <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/1/hi/sci/tech/2709797.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/1/hi/sci/tech/2709797.stm</a> or if archived, try<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/fossil_find.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/fossil_find.htm</a> and<br />
The BBC's Ape-Man website<br />
<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/apeman">http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/apeman</a><br />
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Is this of interest? \&quot;Language evolved in a leap\&quot; <a href="http://www.nature.com/nsu/030120/030120-3.html">http://www.nature.com/nsu/030120/030120-3.html</a><br />
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Charles Hallmark's website: The Oklahoma Hominid Research Institute. \&quot;If anyone is interested, we have what we believe to be the first fingerprints of different Bigfoot posted on the internet. We believe these are a family, group, pod, whatever. At <a href="http://www.cd-marketing.com/ohri/index.html">http://www.cd-marketing.com/ohri/index.html</a> home page, is a link right under my picture, Oklahoma Hominid Research Institute. Click on it, and up will come a page with the plate of fingerprints, signed by a notary that these prints are actually the same size as the originals. At the bottom of that page, (more), click on it and up will come the Taco May soft drink cup with the life sized print on it. This cup actually has 3 prints, the one you see of the right index finger from the last joint out, the edge of the thumb, and the balancing finger on the other sides of the cup. Actual length of the print you see is 3.25 inches long WITHOUT a joint, which indicates the entire finger, is 9 or more inches long. Enjoy. Charles <a href="mailto:Hallmark@hotmail.com">Hallmark@hotmail.com</a><br />
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From Ron Schaffner's site, \&quot;.The MacArthur, Ohio sightings were<br />
probably the most talked about case of 1980. <a href="http://home.fuse.net/rschaffner/vinton.htm">http://home.fuse.net/rschaffner/vinton.htm</a><br />
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With regard to the alleged UK Bigfoot sighting in Bolam Park, several British readers have submitted comments along these lines: \&quot;Bolam Park is open 365 days a year, receives thousands of visitors, and is far too small to sustain anything bigger than a badger\&quot; and \&quot;.Bolam Park is not suitable Bigfoot habitat cover\&quot; and even believers suggesting it's \&quot;..much ado about nothing except publicity.\&quot; Here is that article: \&quot;The Hunt for the Bolam Beast, a preliminary report\&quot; <a href="http://www.cfz.org.uk/projects/bolam.htm">http://www.cfz.org.uk/projects/bolam.htm</a> and continuing to milk it for all it's worth, this:<br />
<a href="http://www.countrylife.co.uk/CountrysideConcerns/News/yeti.htm">http://www.countrylife.co.uk/CountrysideConcerns/News/yeti.htm</a><br />
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CSICOP writer Benjamin Radford pens the \&quot;crocodilian\&quot; footprint known as the Honey Island Swamp Monster, \&quot;a Louisiana \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; track and other hoaxed photos here: <a href="http://www.csicop.org/si/2002-03/bigfoot.html">http://www.csicop.org/si/2002-03/bigfoot.html</a><br />
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Craig Woolheater sends along this article from the Dallas Morning News January 22, 2003 <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/imagination.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/imagination.htm</a><br />
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Book Bargains you should know about - -<br />
Why pay Amazon dot com's high prices for books? Try the Half dot Com website <a href="http://www.half.com">http://www.half.com</a> for el cheapo Bigfoot reading at half price in \&quot;acceptable condition\&quot; - 1996 paperback novel \&quot;Legend of the Desert Bigfoot\&quot; $2.39 - <a href="http://tinyurl.com/4x1m">http://tinyurl.com/4x1m</a><br />
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\&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; 1976 by Al Berry and the late Bobbie Ann Slate $2.95 - <a href="http://tinyurl.com/4x1v">http://tinyurl.com/4x1v</a><br />
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Marian T. Place's \&quot;On the Track of Bigfoot\&quot; 1980 in Paperback and acceptable condition for .75 cents: <a href="http://tinyurl.coom/4x2f">http://tinyurl.coom/4x2f</a><br />
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Many many more:<br />
For a list of children &amp; adult \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; books at half off on Half dot Com's website try this: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/4x24">http://tinyurl.com/4x24</a> or (this link if it comes through whole) <a href="http://half.ebay.com/search/search.jsp?">http://half.ebay.com/search/search.jsp?</a><br />
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For young readers and adult \&quot;Yeti\&quot; books on Half dot Com's website: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/4x2a">http://tinyurl.com/4x2a</a><br />
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Best website url for animal scat identification for newbies <a href="http://www.bear-tracker.com/animalscat.html">http://www.bear-tracker.com/animalscat.html</a><br />
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Primate vocalization website:<br />
<a href="http://www.primate.wisc.edu/pin/vocals/apes.html">http://www.primate.wisc.edu/pin/vocals/apes.html</a><br />
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The Forager: Newsletter of the Wild Food Institute -finding food in the wild, and identifying it- <a href="http://www.wildflowers-and-weeds.com/The_Forager/forager.html">http://www.wildflowers-and-weeds.com/The_Forager/forager.html</a><br />
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Bow drills for primitive fire starting:<br />
<a href="http://www.hollowtop.com/hopsstore_html/bowdrill.htm">http://www.hollowtop.com/hopsstore_html/bowdrill.htm</a> Scroll down for \&quot;Friction Fire Instructional Video\&quot; an excellent source of survival information for field newbies<br />
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Tracking Stick by Kim Cabrera<br />
<a href="http://www.bear-tracker.com/trackingstick.htm">http://www.bear-tracker.com/trackingstick.htm</a> The rest of her site is worth reading<br />
<a href="http://www.bear-tracker.com">http://www.bear-tracker.com</a><br />
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Rocky Mountain Survival Group<br />
Primitive Hunting and tracking<br />
<a href="http://www.rmsg.us/hunt/primitiv.htm">http://www.rmsg.us/hunt/primitiv.htm</a><br />
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Best books on \&quot;Tracking Mammals, \&quot; and<br />
identifying animal tracks and other signs... <a href="http://www.hollowtop.com/hopsstore_html/tracking.htm">http://www.hollowtop.com/hopsstore_html/tracking.htm</a><br />
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Primitive Living Skills, and Outdoor primitive living schools. <a href="http://www.hollowtop.com/pls.htm">http://www.hollowtop.com/pls.htm</a><br />
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Tracking Lost Persons, Behavior characteristics and Advanced human tracking<br />
<a href="http://www.sarbc.org/behchar.html">http://www.sarbc.org/behchar.html</a><br />
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Subject: [Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 79<br />
Newsletter 79 - February 3, 2003<br />
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Paper:<br />
Reconstruction of alamas head, External Appearance by Dr. Michael S. Trachtengerts, Ph.D. Moscow, Russia <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/trach.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/trach.htm</a><br />
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Patterson-Gimlin film sequence, the reconstruction of the row of tracks by Yvon LeClerc - February 3, 2003 <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/films/pgf_sequence.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/films/pgf_sequence.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;Sasquatch,\&quot; - the movie soon to be released on DVD and alleged to be based on a true story.. <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/sasquatch_movie.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/sasquatch_movie.htm</a> Does the graphic look more canine werewolf-ish than primate??<br />
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News Article, translated by Michael Newton \&quot;The Chinese Hunt for their own Yeti\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/chinese2003.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/chinese2003.htm</a><br />
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Here is a recent report with credible evidence that the late Ray Wallace couldn't have made... ;-)<br />
OSIR report from Zig Zag, Oregon with footprint photos: Mon, 27 Jan 2003 08:04:21 GMT<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/zigzag.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/zigzag.htm</a><br />
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On streaming audio:<br />
Dr. Jeff Meldrum, Ph.D., Idaho State University January 2003 on \&quot;Sasquatch believability. \&quot; 126 KB <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/files/meldrum4.rm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/files/meldrum4.rm</a> and<br />
Dr. Andrew Nelson on the Patterson-Gimlin Film: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/files/nelson.ram">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/files/nelson.ram</a><br />
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More streaming audio,<br />
Roger Thomas interview in UK 1KB<br />
<a href="http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/video/interview.ram">http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~rfthomas/video/interview.ram</a><br />
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January 26, 2003 \&quot;Tracking Bigfoot\&quot;<br />
By Jeremiah McNichols, -Eagle Staff Writer <a href="http://www.theeagle.com/brazossunday/012603bifgoot.htm">http://www.theeagle.com/brazossunday/012603bifgoot.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;Bigfoot Walks Along Logan, Utah Canal\&quot;<br />
&copy; 2002 by Linda Moulton Howe<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/59s1">http://tinyurl.com/59s1</a><br />
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Websites with Yeti information - -<br />
<a href="http://www.skygaze.com/content/strange/Yeti.shtml">http://www.skygaze.com/content/strange/Yeti.shtml</a> <a href="http://www.ultranet.ca/bcscc/yeti.htm">http://www.ultranet.ca/bcscc/yeti.htm</a><br />
<a href="http://www.hostileinvader.com/Yeti.html">http://www.hostileinvader.com/Yeti.html</a><br />
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Four articles sent in courtesy Roger Thomas on the Australian Yowie:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/four.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/four.htm</a><br />
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Michel Raynal writes reminding us of Angel Morant For&eacute;s of Valencia, Spain's new website \&quot;Spanish Society of Cryptozoology: <a href="http://www.criptozoologia.org">www.criptozoologia.org</a> It is in Spanish, Interesting contributions on the folklore on Spanish wild men, field research in Ecuador, and many other \&quot;cryptids\&quot;.<br />
Translations in many languages can be made by using the following website: <a href="http://babelfish.altavista.com/translate.dyn">http://babelfish.altavista.com/translate.dyn</a><br />
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\&quot;Fossil find stirs human debate\&quot; January 31, 2003 100s of hominids have been found at Sterkfontein<br />
The fossil of an early human found in South Africa suggests our ancestors were less chimp-like than we thought. Its bone structure shows it did not walk like modern chimps, using the knuckles of its hands.<br />
It probably walked on two legs when it was on the ground but spent much of the time climbing trees, says Dr Ron Clarke, of the University of the Witwatersrand, who discovered the fossil. <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/1/hi/sci/tech/2709797.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/1/hi/sci/tech/2709797.stm</a> or if archived, try<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/fossil_find.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/fossil_find.htm</a> and<br />
The BBC's Ape-Man website<br />
<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/apeman">http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/apeman</a><br />
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Is this of interest? \&quot;Language evolved in a leap\&quot; <a href="http://www.nature.com/nsu/030120/030120-3.html">http://www.nature.com/nsu/030120/030120-3.html</a><br />
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Charles Hallmark's website: The Oklahoma Hominid Research Institute. \&quot;If anyone is interested, we have what we believe to be the first fingerprints of different Bigfoot posted on the internet. We believe these are a family, group, pod, whatever. At <a href="http://www.cd-marketing.com/ohri/index.html">http://www.cd-marketing.com/ohri/index.html</a> home page, is a link right under my picture, Oklahoma Hominid Research Institute. Click on it, and up will come a page with the plate of fingerprints, signed by a notary that these prints are actually the same size as the originals. At the bottom of that page, (more), click on it and up will come the Taco May soft drink cup with the life sized print on it. This cup actually has 3 prints, the one you see of the right index finger from the last joint out, the edge of the thumb, and the balancing finger on the other sides of the cup. Actual length of the print you see is 3.25 inches long WITHOUT a joint, which indicates the entire finger, is 9 or more inches long. Enjoy. Charles <a href="mailto:Hallmark@hotmail.com">Hallmark@hotmail.com</a><br />
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From Ron Schaffner's site, \&quot;.The MacArthur, Ohio sightings were<br />
probably the most talked about case of 1980. <a href="http://home.fuse.net/rschaffner/vinton.htm">http://home.fuse.net/rschaffner/vinton.htm</a><br />
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With regard to the alleged UK Bigfoot sighting in Bolam Park, several British readers have submitted comments along these lines: \&quot;Bolam Park is open 365 days a year, receives thousands of visitors, and is far too small to sustain anything bigger than a badger\&quot; and \&quot;.Bolam Park is not suitable Bigfoot habitat cover\&quot; and even believers suggesting it's \&quot;..much ado about nothing except publicity.\&quot; Here is that article: \&quot;The Hunt for the Bolam Beast, a preliminary report\&quot; <a href="http://www.cfz.org.uk/projects/bolam.htm">http://www.cfz.org.uk/projects/bolam.htm</a> and continuing to milk it for all it's worth, this:<br />
<a href="http://www.countrylife.co.uk/CountrysideConcerns/News/yeti.htm">http://www.countrylife.co.uk/CountrysideConcerns/News/yeti.htm</a><br />
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CSICOP writer Benjamin Radford pens the \&quot;crocodilian\&quot; footprint known as the Honey Island Swamp Monster, \&quot;a Louisiana \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; track and other hoaxed photos here: <a href="http://www.csicop.org/si/2002-03/bigfoot.html">http://www.csicop.org/si/2002-03/bigfoot.html</a><br />
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Craig Woolheater sends along this article from the Dallas Morning News January 22, 2003 <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/imagination.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/imagination.htm</a><br />
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Book Bargains you should know about - -<br />
Why pay Amazon dot com's high prices for books? Try the Half dot Com website <a href="http://www.half.com">http://www.half.com</a> for el cheapo Bigfoot reading at half price in \&quot;acceptable condition\&quot; - 1996 paperback novel \&quot;Legend of the Desert Bigfoot\&quot; $2.39 - <a href="http://tinyurl.com/4x1m">http://tinyurl.com/4x1m</a><br />
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\&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; 1976 by Al Berry and the late Bobbie Ann Slate $2.95 - <a href="http://tinyurl.com/4x1v">http://tinyurl.com/4x1v</a><br />
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Marian T. Place's \&quot;On the Track of Bigfoot\&quot; 1980 in Paperback and acceptable condition for .75 cents: <a href="http://tinyurl.coom/4x2f">http://tinyurl.coom/4x2f</a><br />
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Many many more:<br />
For a list of children &amp; adult \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; books at half off on Half dot Com's website try this: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/4x24">http://tinyurl.com/4x24</a> or (this link if it comes through whole) <a href="http://half.ebay.com/search/search.jsp?">http://half.ebay.com/search/search.jsp?</a><br />
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For young readers and adult \&quot;Yeti\&quot; books on Half dot Com's website: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/4x2a">http://tinyurl.com/4x2a</a><br />
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Best website url for animal scat identification for newbies <a href="http://www.bear-tracker.com/animalscat.html">http://www.bear-tracker.com/animalscat.html</a><br />
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Primate vocalization website:<br />
<a href="http://www.primate.wisc.edu/pin/vocals/apes.html">http://www.primate.wisc.edu/pin/vocals/apes.html</a><br />
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The Forager: Newsletter of the Wild Food Institute -finding food in the wild, and identifying it- <a href="http://www.wildflowers-and-weeds.com/The_Forager/forager.html">http://www.wildflowers-and-weeds.com/The_Forager/forager.html</a><br />
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Bow drills for primitive fire starting:<br />
<a href="http://www.hollowtop.com/hopsstore_html/bowdrill.htm">http://www.hollowtop.com/hopsstore_html/bowdrill.htm</a> Scroll down for \&quot;Friction Fire Instructional Video\&quot; an excellent source of survival information for field newbies<br />
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Tracking Stick by Kim Cabrera<br />
<a href="http://www.bear-tracker.com/trackingstick.htm">http://www.bear-tracker.com/trackingstick.htm</a> The rest of her site is worth reading<br />
<a href="http://www.bear-tracker.com">http://www.bear-tracker.com</a><br />
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Rocky Mountain Survival Group<br />
Primitive Hunting and tracking<br />
<a href="http://www.rmsg.us/hunt/primitiv.htm">http://www.rmsg.us/hunt/primitiv.htm</a><br />
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Best books on \&quot;Tracking Mammals, \&quot; and<br />
identifying animal tracks and other signs... <a href="http://www.hollowtop.com/hopsstore_html/tracking.htm">http://www.hollowtop.com/hopsstore_html/tracking.htm</a><br />
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Primitive Living Skills, and Outdoor primitive living schools. <a href="http://www.hollowtop.com/pls.htm">http://www.hollowtop.com/pls.htm</a><br />
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Tracking Lost Persons, Behavior characteristics and Advanced human tracking<br />
<a href="http://www.sarbc.org/behchar.html">http://www.sarbc.org/behchar.html</a><br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;43&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/15/2004 5:26 am <br />
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From: \&quot;@newtron.intertex.net&gt;\&quot; &lt;\&quot;Bobbie Short &lt;sierra@n2.net&gt;<br />
To: &lt;Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online@yahoogroups.com&gt;<br />
Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 9:29 AM<br />
Subject: [Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] #80<br />
Newsletter 80 - February 9, 2003<br />
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Paper:<br />
\&quot;Analysis of the Australian \&quot;Hairy Man\&quot; (Yahoo) Data\&quot; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/yahoo.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/yahoo.htm</a> other scientific papers and field reports of importance for you to wade through. . .<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology.htm</a><br />
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Letters:<br />
Discovery video impressions<br />
I have received from Will Duncan and viewed the video \&quot;Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science\&quot; and want to share my impressions. I agree with colleagues overseas that it's a big advance for us in \&quot;the struggle for troglodytes\&quot;, as Boris Porshnev called our research. Knowing how hard it is to present the subject on TV in a coherent way, and considering the producer's lack of education in hominology, I find the show, with its eminent and benevolent scientific participants, quite impressive. And I agree with Chris Murphy that a skeleton superimposed on the creature so that one could study the bone movements was an effective ploy. Incidentally, I had asked Grover Krantz to use it but he never did.<br />
But from the standpoint of history of science and the question of priority, the video is inadequate and misleading. The truth of the matter is this. Homo sapiens has interacted with the homins (non- sapiens hominids) throughout prehistory and history. Oriental science has always been aware of homins; science in Europe recognized them in antiquity and in the Middle Ages. The notion was \&quot;forgotten\&quot; and ignored in the 19th century because the study of hominids and the theory of man's origin became the province of ever more fashionable and influential paleontology.<br />
For science in Europe and America, homins were rediscovered in the second half of the 20th century by such pioneers as Boris Porshnev, Ivan Sanderson, Bernard Heuvelmans, and some others. The database they relied on included historical evidence, eyewitness accounts and footprints. In 1967, visual evidence was added by the Patterson- Gimlin film footage. The latter was studied and found authentic in 1972 by Dmitri Bayanov, Igor Bourtsev and Dmitri Donskoy, as announced in the journal Current Anthropology, December 1974, p.455, as well as in subsequent book and article publications, including \&quot;America's Bigfoot: Fact, Not Fiction. U.S. Evidence Verified in Russia,\&quot; Crypto-Logos, Moscow, 1996. Mainstream science kept a conspiracy of silence around this discovery.<br />
Following in the footsteps of the trailblazers, researchers Grover Krantz and Henner Fahrenbach in the U.S., John Bindernagel in Canada, Helmut Loofs-Wissowa in Australia, have also overtly recognized the existence of \&quot;unknown hominoids\&quot;. Now, at the outset of the 21st century, more scientists dare stick out their necks in this revolutionary field of research, but, regrettably, without paying tribute to the pioneers and predecessors.<br />
For knowledgeable hominologists the existence of homins is no problem. The problem is the existence of a sufficient number of influential scientists bold enough to say \&quot;Yes, the creatures exist\&quot;. With \&quot;50 Years with Bigfoot\&quot; by Mary A. Green and Janice Carter Coy, dealing with the process of homin habituation, the historic struggle for troglodytes enters a new and decisive phase. Dmitri Bayanov, Moscow Russia<br />
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A long long look at Bigfoot by Vance Orchard <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/orchard.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/orchard.htm</a><br />
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Online book: \&quot;Bigfoot at Black Creek\&quot; by Mason Winfield &copy; BuffaloBooks.com<br />
<a href="http://www.wnybooks.com/bigfoot1.html">http://www.wnybooks.com/bigfoot1.html</a><br />
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UK's Bolam Lake Beast a hoax?<br />
Article by Andy Lloyd, Newcastle's Evening Chronicle <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bolamhoax.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bolamhoax.htm</a><br />
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Worth watching<br />
<a href="http://start.shaw.ca/feature/unexplained/index.asp">http://start.shaw.ca/feature/unexplained/index.asp</a> \&quot;Searching for Sasquatch\&quot; Video clip from B.C.<br />
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A `story&acute; from Cold Bay, Alaska - Belkofski Bay 2001 <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/coldbay.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/coldbay.htm</a><br />
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Chad Arment's thoughts on `hoaxes&acute;<br />
<a href="http://www.strangeark.com/search/hoax.html">http://www.strangeark.com/search/hoax.html</a> Main page: <a href="http://www.strangeark.com/search.html">http://www.strangeark.com/search.html</a><br />
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Don Keating's Ohio Conference:<br />
April 5, 2003, details on the<br />
15'th Annual Bigfoot Conference Information Site: <a href="http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiobigfoot/abc.html">http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiobigfoot/abc.html</a><br />
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Hillsboro, Oregon Conference:<br />
May 17-18, 2003<br />
International Bigfoot Society Convention Speakers May 17-18, 2003, confirmed Washington County Fairground, Hillsboro, OR Craig Woolheater of Texas, going to tell us about Bigfoot in Texas and his research organization Francois de Sarre of Nice France. Going to talk about \&quot;Water habits in Homo erectus and possible survival.\&quot;<br />
M.K. Davis of Texas will tell us about his Patty blow-ups and point out scars and a lump on her breast. Rob Alley, Ketchikan, Alaska, on his upcoming book and Bigfoot behavior. Chris Murphy, Burnaby B.C., Bigfoot P/G- Film Site Insights John Andrews, Camino Island, WA, topic not decided yet. Tim Cassiday, Maine, tentatively thinking about Habituation Habits of Bigfeet. Interactions of human encroachment into sasquatch habitat, or the other way around Ryan Layton, Utah, half an hour..\&quot; Compelling Sasquatch presence in Utah\&quot; Kimba d'michi, Seattle, discussion of Sasquatch in children's toys<br />
and video's. Gordon Strasenburgh North Bend, OR, Will show original Patterson/Gimlin film, and discuss Native American place names in North America (Skookum Lake, etc) Westcoast Hillsboro Hotel (across from fairground) 503-693-3091,<br />
<a href="http://www.westcoasthotels.com">http://www.westcoasthotels.com</a> Other details email Ray Crowe, <a href="mailto:raycrowe@aol.com">raycrowe@aol.com</a><br />
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California Conference:<br />
September 11th through the 14th, Willow Crk CA. The four day Willow Creek/China Flat Museum Bigfoot Symposium this summer is now scheduled now for Thursday Sept 11th through Sunday the 14th, 2003.<br />
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Other events can be viewed here:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/events.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/events.htm</a><br />
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Search the web for \&quot;sounds\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.findsounds.com/ISAPI/search.dll">http://www.findsounds.com/ISAPI/search.dll</a><br />
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Join cryptozoologist Ian McQuade as he unravels the truth about the greatest mystery left in North America. Coming this summer, \&quot;Track of the Bigfoot\&quot; by author DLTanner. Chk out his books at<br />
<a href="http://www.dltanner.com">http://www.dltanner.com</a><br />
Read an excerpt from Chapter XXIV: Peril at the Relay Station <a href="http://webpages.charter.net/dltanner/track.html">http://webpages.charter.net/dltanner/track.html</a><br />
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To order Mike Quast's books:<br />
\&quot;The Sasquatch in Minnesota\&quot; for $20.00<br />
or \&quot;Big Footage: A History of Claims for the Sasquatch on Film\&quot; $18.00 (includes shipping).<br />
Send cashier's chk to:<br />
Mike Quast (email: <a href="mailto:kensei99@hotmail.com">kensei99@hotmail.com</a> ) 1302 19 1/2 St. S. #20<br />
Moorhead, MN 56560<br />
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Disney book for the young bigfooters:<br />
\&quot;The Case of the Baffling Beast\&quot; -calling all aspiring sleuths.<br />
<a href="http://asp.disney.go.com/DisneyBooks/BookDisplay2.asp?id='14">http://asp.disney.go.com/DisneyBooks/BookDisplay2.asp?id='14</a><br />
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Digging back in the past, here are a couple of old old 1999 article still online:<br />
\&quot;Bothel, Washington's Clifford Crook calls Bigfoot footage a hoax.\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.th-record.com/1999/01/11/bigfoot.htm">http://www.th-record.com/1999/01/11/bigfoot.htm</a><br />
and<br />
\&quot;Sasquatch: Man in a Monkey suit?\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,17398,00.html">http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,17398,00.html</a><br />
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En Francais: Bigfoot au Qu&eacute;bec, 2002 &copy;<br />
<a href="http://membres.lycos.fr/bigfootquebec">http://membres.lycos.fr/bigfootquebec</a><br />
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Gulf Coast Bigfoot Research Organization (GCBRO) Recent Reports webpage:<br />
<a href="http://www.gcbro.com/recent.htm">http://www.gcbro.com/recent.htm</a><br />
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The Forest People website<br />
<a href="http://www.forestpeople.biz/index.html">http://www.forestpeople.biz/index.html</a><br />
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Doug Trapp's website<br />
<a href="http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/dtrapp/bigfoot.htm">http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/dtrapp/bigfoot.htm</a><br />
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Our readers at the University of Texas remind us there is such a place as \&quot;Bigfoot, Texas in Frio County.\&quot; Details on this website:<br />
<a href="http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/view/BB/hnb38.html">http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/view/BB/hnb38.html</a><br />
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David Holley's Lake Texoma Texas Sasquatch Unlimited Website <a href="http://www.webspawner.com/users/sasquatchunlimited">http://www.webspawner.com/users/sasquatchunlimited</a><br />
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Rocky Mountain Bigfoot Research Project<br />
<a href="http://www.geocities.com/ivb4">http://www.geocities.com/ivb4</a><br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;44&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/15/2004 5:29 am <br />
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Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2003 10:00 AM<br />
Subject: [Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] #81<br />
Newsletter 81 - February 16, 2003<br />
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Article courtesy Tom Cousino, Walnut Crk, California \&quot;The Search Goes On for Bigfoot\&quot;<br />
&copy; The Smithsonian January 1974 Vol 4, No. 10 <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/search.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/search.htm</a><br />
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One of my favorite things to read are antiquated Sasquatch articles of historic value. Here are some great old newspaper items sent in courtesy Jerry Riedel, Vancouver, Washington. Hope you enjoy them as much as I did.<br />
\&quot;Evidence Mounting that Bigfoot Inhabits Wilderness in Northwest\&quot; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/orjournal.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/orjournal.htm</a> and<br />
\&quot;Sasquatch Supported, Not all Stories False: Scientist\&quot; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/sasupport.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/sasupport.htm</a> and<br />
Scientist Planning Northwest \&quot;Bigfoot Hunt.\&quot; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/nwhunt.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/nwhunt.htm</a><br />
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Field Report<br />
. . . \&quot;I was arrested by the Humboldt County Sheriff's Department for *possession of an infrared sniper scope*. . .\&quot; A 1984 field report from Northern California under fairly rough elements; footprints and trail of tracks found <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/attempt.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/attempt.htm</a><br />
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Paper:<br />
\&quot;The Orangutan in England: An explanation for the use of the word \&quot;Yahoo\&quot; as a name for the Australian Hairy Man\&quot; By Graham Joyner.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/explanation.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/explanation.htm</a><br />
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This week's letter from Moscow:<br />
\&quot;Hiding Tracks and Walking Backwards\&quot;<br />
-In the Old World:<br />
  \&quot;They avoid leaving tracks by walking on hard ground\&quot; (Boris Porshnev, in John Green's \&quot;Sasquatch\&quot;, 1978, p.144).<br />
-In Russian folklore:<br />
The tracks of rusalkas (female homins) can be found on occasion in wet riverbank sand \&quot;but only in case of a sudden encounter, otherwise they dig up the sand and erase their tracks\&quot;(Dmitri Bayanov \&quot;Wood Goblin Dubbed Monkey,\&quot;1991 in Russian, p.31).<br />
-In the Caucasus<br />
  An eyewitness told me she had seen a young almasty disappear from the edge of a corn (maize) field into its depth by walking backwards.<br />
-In Tennessee, USA<br />
\&quot;I have seen the bigfoot walk backwards before in their tracks to cover them up. Sheba did this once and was brushing them away with a tree branch. Fox did it too, but did not brush the footprints away. (...) It made it look like the tracks stopped in the middle of nowhere and that they vanished into thin air. They do this and I don't know the reason except they are trying to cover their tracks as to where they have been (...) Sort of like a fox backtracking on its own tracks to cover its scent\&quot; (\&quot;50 Years with Bigfoot\&quot;, p.151 by Mary Green &amp; Janice Coy, Tennessee).<br />
&copy; Dmitri Bayanov, Moscow, Russia<br />
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Factoids:<br />
1970 - John Green made many references in his early books to \&quot;The Bigfoot Bulletin,\&quot; which was going full steam in 1970 and filled with news from near and far of the Sasquatch. It was the only vehicle of its day for communication among those interested in this subject, and transmission and exchanges of ideas were done by ground mail. The Bulletin's existence depended solely on the efforts of one man, the late George Haas of Oakland, California. George Haas was a devoted researcher and archivist. After 26 issues Haas decided that he preferred to devote his time to trying to find Bigfoot in the forest of northern California; thus ended one of the finest Bigfoot Newsletters ever written.<br />
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Article:<br />
\&quot;Strange Sightings Reported\&quot; by John Phillips <a href="http://tinyurl.com/5udh">http://tinyurl.com/5udh</a><br />
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Article: Skunk Ape hoaxer in the news again !<br />
February 12, 2003 - Wireless Flash<br />
\&quot;Skunk Ape Flashings Arousing Attention In Everglades\&quot; <a href="http://tinyurl.com/5udd">http://tinyurl.com/5udd</a><br />
OCHOPEE, Fla. (Wireless Flash) -- Here's a news flash: An exhibitionist Bigfoot is arousing attention in the Everglades. That's the naked truth according to RV Park owner David Shealy, who says a \&quot;skunk ape\&quot; recently flashed two Swedish women who were fishing near a river. Shealy says the witnesses told him the smelly creature suddenly appeared out of the bushes near their rental car and started growling while sniffing the air strangely. The women feared for their lives but Shealy says they were more concerned about being sexually assaulted because the Skunk Ape had an erection measuring more than 12 inches long. Luckily, once the creature got his jollies, he disappeared back in the bushes and the ladies drove off in a huff. Still, Shealy expects more exposures in the near future. He says it's almost Skunk Ape mating season and the creatures are attracted to the scent of menstruation.<br />
[.Don't believe all that the media publishes, that last statement is an old wives tale that need to die an early and death, there is no evidence to support such a statement -]<br />
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Mark Hall's Wonders ----Subscribe?<br />
<a href="http://home.att.net/~mhall.feature">http://home.att.net/~mhall.feature</a><br />
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\&quot;Has the Missing Link Been Found?\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/missinglink.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/missinglink.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;Ape Men and Analogs - 40 years of Hominid Models\&quot; <a href="http://www.csun.edu/~ms44278/model.htm">http://www.csun.edu/~ms44278/model.htm</a><br />
By Dr. Mike Shupp, Department of Anthropology California State University, Northridge<br />
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The Book, - \&quot;Bigfoot Stalks the Coast of Maine and Other Twisted Downeast Tales\&quot; By Tom Easton can be downloaded and read by Microsoft Reader for $6.99. Windows and Macintosh Compatible, but hand-helds no. Also available in paperback and hardcover editions. Search keywords `Bigfoot Maine&acute; on <a href="http://www.amazon.com">http://www.amazon.com</a> For the many Brits on board, try <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk">http://www.amazon.co.uk</a><br />
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More coming books..<br />
\&quot;In Me Own Words: The Autobiography of Bigfoot\&quot; by Graham Roumieu will be released March 1, 2003 44 pages can be ordered now on <a href="http://www.Amazon.com">http://www.Amazon.com</a><br />
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Available on DVD's for you collectors.<br />
\&quot;The Legend of Boggy Creek\&quot; and \&quot;Sasquatch, 2003\&quot; previously called \&quot;The Untold.\&quot; Also on Amazon.com<br />
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Mexico Watch<br />
<a href="http://www.inexplicata.com/issue2/mexico_watch.html">http://www.inexplicata.com/issue2/mexico_watch.html</a><br />
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Fire Giants<br />
<a href="http://mud.tp.org/races/firegiants.html">http://mud.tp.org/races/firegiants.html</a><br />
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Strange Races of Men<br />
<a href="http://www.boondocksnet.com/expos/wfe_1904_races.html">http://www.boondocksnet.com/expos/wfe_1904_races.html</a><br />
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Wait `til you see this website (Tabloid) <a href="http://www.claytonbailey.com/bigfootskeleton.htm">http://www.claytonbailey.com/bigfootskeleton.htm</a><br />
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Did I note this website last month?<br />
\&quot;Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science' on Discovery Channel for Blaine's Doug Haijcek\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.blaine-slplife.com/2003/January/16big.html">http://www.blaine-slplife.com/2003/January/16big.html</a><br />
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In Ohio this Saturday, don't forget Don Keating's Bigfoot Meeting: For details, see his website:<br />
<a href="http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiobigfoot/abc.html">http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiobigfoot/abc.html</a><br />
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On the Tube: (USA) Travel Channel<br />
Saturday April 13, chk local listings for time. \&quot;On the Trail of Bigfoot\&quot; - Examining the legend of Bigfoot. A look at the Cascade Mountains of the American Pacific Northwest, where the creature is said to live. Also: interviews with witnesses who claim to have seen or heard the beast.<br />
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Article:<br />
\&quot;When Bigfoot Attacks\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://paranormal.about.com/cs/bigfootsasquatch/a/aa033103.htm">http://paranormal.about.com/cs/bigfootsasquatch/a/aa033103.htm</a><br />
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Native American Folklore<br />
Lofa, a Chickasaw Legend<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends/lofa.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends/lofa.htm</a><br />
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Field Report<br />
Observations of a yeti in the Himalayas of Tibet by Arkady Tishkov. <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/tishkov.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/tishkov.htm</a><br />
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An assortment of seven different yet interesting field reports: Oregon, 1993 by Jim Hewkin includes a very unusual incident by bow-hunters during elk season - - worth reading if you're a field person or hunter. <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin93.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin93.htm</a> For those interested in additional Hewkin's field reports, here are some other links which featuring his work: The first report is of a seized fawn by a dark figure: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin91.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin91.htm</a> <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin92.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin92.htm</a> <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin94.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin94.htm</a> <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin83.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin83.htm</a> <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin89.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin89.htm</a> The following report mentions familiar research names such as Vance Orchard, the late Wes Sumerlin, Paul Freeman, Mike and Sheryl Jenkins, Jack Sullivan with Jim Hewkin in the rugged &amp; remote Umatilla National Forest of Washington, of which a major portion extends southward into Oregon:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin90.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin90.htm</a><br />
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Article:<br />
Published in \&quot;Natural and Technical Sciences\&quot; (Estestvennye i Tekhnicheskie Nauki<br />
ISSN 1684-2626) 2003, Iss.1, pp.77-80 in Russian Translation by the author, Dr. Michael Trachtengerts: <a href="http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Tracht3_e.htm">http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Tracht3_e.htm</a> \&quot;Estimation of alamas skull view\&quot;<br />
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Linda Moulton Howe used to upload her Sasquatch articles free for all to read, now you have to be a paid subscriber to read her work. According to my search, she has 4 or 5 sasquatch articles ranging from January 2003 (Utah) back to 1999. The fee to subscribe and read them is $26.00 U.S. a year. If interested, here is the URL: <a href="http://www.earthfiles.com">http://www.earthfiles.com</a> (click on \&quot;Environment\&quot; -then pull down your `edit menu&acute; then select `find on this page&acute; keyword \&quot;Bigfoot.\&quot; without the quotes.) There are other articles you might also be interested in, just scroll down through the long list, but only a handful of BF articles.<br />
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Russian Article (in Russian language)<br />
<a href="http://www.membrana.ru/articles/global/2002/12/06/175400.html">http://www.membrana.ru/articles/global/2002/12/06/175400.html</a> Babel translates Russian to English by cut and pasting the above link into their webpage at:<br />
<a href="http://babelfish.altavista.com/translate.dyn">http://babelfish.altavista.com/translate.dyn</a> (sometimes the process is slow, so open another window and let it do its thing.)<br />
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Chinese \&quot;ape woman\&quot; - - Kinhua News Agency (China): Ape-woman skull found in China shows<br />
links with Europe counterparts<br />
---&copy; Xinhuanet News Agency March 3 2003<br />
BEIJING, March 12 (Xinhuanet) -- A well-preserved skull of a 600,000-year ape-woman, discovered in Nanjing in East China's Jiangsu Province, has been used to investigate links with Europe counterparts, says China Daily Wednesday. The ape-woman' fossilized skull was found in 1992 along with the skull of an ape-man in Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu Province. The ape-woman has recently demonstrated her beauty to scientists as her existence allegedly proves the \&quot;marital relations\&quot; or genetic hybridization between Chinese and European ape-man. The ape-woman, living roughly at the same period as the Peking man, had a high nose bridge and a mound-like bulge at the lower part of her mouth. \&quot;The protruding nose and the para-nasal bulge are rarely seen in China, but are common in European fossils especially in Neanderthal lineage,\&quot; said Xu Hankui, a researcher with the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology, from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). \&quot;The existence of these features in Nanjing skull might suggest a small amount of gene exchange between China and Europe at the time\&quot;, said Xu. At the time, the lands of Asia, Europe and Africa were connected and interaction among the ape-men populations was possible, he added. Thu, 13 Mar 2003 03:28:48<br />
Article courtesy Michael Newton<br />
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The Ucumar?<br />
\&quot;Argentine Expedition Sets Out to Find Unknown Creature\&quot; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/argentine.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/argentine.htm</a><br />
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ABSM's<br />
I uncovered another very old article recently, concerning the Abominable snowman, in more modern terms \&quot;the yeti.\&quot; The 1956 points of view interested me enough to upload it for reader perusal:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/straus.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/straus.htm</a><br />
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  \&quot;Wrestling with Bigfoot\&quot; Courtesy J.R., Washington &copy; Houston Texas Press.com<br />
<a href="http://www.houstonpress.com/issues/2003-03-13/news.html/1/index.html">http://www.houstonpress.com/issues/2003-03-13/news.html/1/index.html</a><br />
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Oldest Human footprints found on volcano <a href="http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99993497">http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99993497</a><br />
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Article: \&quot;Walking with cavemen\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/cavemen">http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/cavemen</a><br />
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Repeat articles:<br />
Wonderful old articles well worth reading: The Hairy Giants of British Columbia, 1940 by John W. Burns, Chehalis Indian Reservation. Corresponding 1957 news article can be found HERE or if those links don't work, try these: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends/jwburns.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends/jwburns.htm</a> <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/jwburns2.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/jwburns2.htm</a> These articles contain early Indian observations, some held over to this day.<br />
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John Green's Interview with Verlin Herrington in Gray's Harbor, Washington - August 7, 1969 <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/interviews/graysharbor.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/interviews/graysharbor.htm</a> \&quot;A statement issued last week by the sheriff of Gray's Harbor County, Washington, that one of is deputies had admitted seeing a female bear, not a sasquatch, is completely contradicted by this interview with the deputy recorded by John Green..\&quot;<br />
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\&quot;Hominologie\&quot; (in French) Olivier Decobert's website: <a href="http://perso.wanadoo.fr/odec/hominologie.htm">http://perso.wanadoo.fr/odec/hominologie.htm</a> Non-French readers can use the translator: <a href="http://babelfish.altavista.com/translate.dyn">http://babelfish.altavista.com/translate.dyn</a><br />
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(0ld) For continuing news in the UK on the Bolam Lake Monster <a href="http://www.bigfootresearch.com">http://www.bigfootresearch.com</a><br />
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Sasquatch Scare Tactic streaming video for the bored. \&quot;Bigfoot on the Loose\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.scifi.com/scaretactics/exclusive">http://www.scifi.com/scaretactics/exclusive</a><br />
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Chesna's Bigfoot Movie collection website: <a href="http://home.adelphia.net/~tirinis/bigfoot.htm">http://home.adelphia.net/~tirinis/bigfoot.htm</a> Email: <a href="mailto:tirinis@adelphia.net">tirinis@adelphia.net</a><br />
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DNA Study: Early Humans Interbred<br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/hominids/interbred.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/hominids/interbred.htm</a><br />
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ESSAY<br />
\&quot;The Unbearable Loneliness of Being Homo Sapiens\&quot; By James Gorman, New York Times Science Editor <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/essay.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/essay.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;Human or Chimp? 50 Genes Are the Key\&quot; By Nicholas Wade <a href="http://fig.cox.miami.edu/~bhoward/bil150/Human_Chimp.html">http://fig.cox.miami.edu/~bhoward/bil150/Human_Chimp.html</a><br />
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Ancestors walked on two legs as early as 5.2 MYA?? Fossil Of Earliest Hominid Known Found In Ethiopia <a href="http://unisci.com/stories/20013/0712011.htm">http://unisci.com/stories/20013/0712011.htm</a><br />
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In Ohio this Saturday, don't forget Don Keating's Bigfoot Meeting: For details, see his website:<br />
<a href="http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiobigfoot/abc.html">http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiobigfoot/abc.html</a><br />
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On the Tube: (USA) Travel Channel<br />
Saturday April 13, chk local listings for time. \&quot;On the Trail of Bigfoot\&quot; - Examining the legend of Bigfoot. A look at the Cascade Mountains of the American Pacific Northwest, where the creature is said to live. Also: interviews with witnesses who claim to have seen or heard the beast.<br />
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Article:<br />
\&quot;When Bigfoot Attacks\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://paranormal.about.com/cs/bigfootsasquatch/a/aa033103.htm">http://paranormal.about.com/cs/bigfootsasquatch/a/aa033103.htm</a><br />
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Native American Folklore<br />
Lofa, a Chickasaw Legend<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends/lofa.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends/lofa.htm</a><br />
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Field Report<br />
Observations of a yeti in the Himalayas of Tibet by Arkady Tishkov. <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/tishkov.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/tishkov.htm</a><br />
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An assortment of seven different yet interesting field reports: Oregon, 1993 by Jim Hewkin includes a very unusual incident by bow-hunters during elk season - - worth reading if you're a field person or hunter. <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin93.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin93.htm</a> For those interested in additional Hewkin's field reports, here are some other links which featuring his work: The first report is of a seized fawn by a dark figure: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin91.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin91.htm</a> <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin92.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin92.htm</a> <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin94.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin94.htm</a> <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin83.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin83.htm</a> <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin89.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin89.htm</a> The following report mentions familiar research names such as Vance Orchard, the late Wes Sumerlin, Paul Freeman, Mike and Sheryl Jenkins, Jack Sullivan with Jim Hewkin in the rugged &amp; remote Umatilla National Forest of Washington, of which a major portion extends southward into Oregon:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin90.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/hewkin90.htm</a><br />
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Article:<br />
Published in \&quot;Natural and Technical Sciences\&quot; (Estestvennye i Tekhnicheskie Nauki<br />
ISSN 1684-2626) 2003, Iss.1, pp.77-80 in Russian Translation by the author, Dr. Michael Trachtengerts: <a href="http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Tracht3_e.htm">http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Tracht3_e.htm</a> \&quot;Estimation of alamas skull view\&quot;<br />
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Linda Moulton Howe used to upload her Sasquatch articles free for all to read, now you have to be a paid subscriber to read her work. According to my search, she has 4 or 5 sasquatch articles ranging from January 2003 (Utah) back to 1999. The fee to subscribe and read them is $26.00 U.S. a year. If interested, here is the URL: <a href="http://www.earthfiles.com">http://www.earthfiles.com</a> (click on \&quot;Environment\&quot; -then pull down your `edit menu&acute; then select `find on this page&acute; keyword \&quot;Bigfoot.\&quot; without the quotes.) There are other articles you might also be interested in, just scroll down through the long list, but only a handful of BF articles.<br />
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Russian Article (in Russian language)<br />
<a href="http://www.membrana.ru/articles/global/2002/12/06/175400.html">http://www.membrana.ru/articles/global/2002/12/06/175400.html</a> Babel translates Russian to English by cut and pasting the above link into their webpage at:<br />
<a href="http://babelfish.altavista.com/translate.dyn">http://babelfish.altavista.com/translate.dyn</a> (sometimes the process is slow, so open another window and let it do its thing.)<br />
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Chinese \&quot;ape woman\&quot; - - Kinhua News Agency (China): Ape-woman skull found in China shows<br />
links with Europe counterparts<br />
---&copy; Xinhuanet News Agency March 3 2003<br />
BEIJING, March 12 (Xinhuanet) -- A well-preserved skull of a 600,000-year ape-woman, discovered in Nanjing in East China's Jiangsu Province, has been used to investigate links with Europe counterparts, says China Daily Wednesday. The ape-woman' fossilized skull was found in 1992 along with the skull of an ape-man in Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu Province. The ape-woman has recently demonstrated her beauty to scientists as her existence allegedly proves the \&quot;marital relations\&quot; or genetic hybridization between Chinese and European ape-man. The ape-woman, living roughly at the same period as the Peking man, had a high nose bridge and a mound-like bulge at the lower part of her mouth. \&quot;The protruding nose and the para-nasal bulge are rarely seen in China, but are common in European fossils especially in Neanderthal lineage,\&quot; said Xu Hankui, a researcher with the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology, from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). \&quot;The existence of these features in Nanjing skull might suggest a small amount of gene exchange between China and Europe at the time\&quot;, said Xu. At the time, the lands of Asia, Europe and Africa were connected and interaction among the ape-men populations was possible, he added. Thu, 13 Mar 2003 03:28:48<br />
Article courtesy Michael Newton<br />
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The Ucumar?<br />
\&quot;Argentine Expedition Sets Out to Find Unknown Creature\&quot; <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/argentine.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/argentine.htm</a><br />
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ABSM's<br />
I uncovered another very old article recently, concerning the Abominable snowman, in more modern terms \&quot;the yeti.\&quot; The 1956 points of view interested me enough to upload it for reader perusal:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/straus.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/straus.htm</a><br />
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  \&quot;Wrestling with Bigfoot\&quot; Courtesy J.R., Washington &copy; Houston Texas Press.com<br />
<a href="http://www.houstonpress.com/issues/2003-03-13/news.html/1/index.html">http://www.houstonpress.com/issues/2003-03-13/news.html/1/index.html</a><br />
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Oldest Human footprints found on volcano <a href="http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99993497">http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99993497</a><br />
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Article: \&quot;Walking with cavemen\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/cavemen">http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/cavemen</a><br />
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Repeat articles:<br />
Wonderful old articles well worth reading: The Hairy Giants of British Columbia, 1940 by John W. Burns, Chehalis Indian Reservation. Corresponding 1957 news article can be found HERE or if those links don't work, try these: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends/jwburns.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends/jwburns.htm</a> <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/jwburns2.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/jwburns2.htm</a> These articles contain early Indian observations, some held over to this day.<br />
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John Green's Interview with Verlin Herrington in Gray's Harbor, Washington - August 7, 1969 <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/interviews/graysharbor.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/interviews/graysharbor.htm</a> \&quot;A statement issued last week by the sheriff of Gray's Harbor County, Washington, that one of is deputies had admitted seeing a female bear, not a sasquatch, is completely contradicted by this interview with the deputy recorded by John Green..\&quot;<br />
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\&quot;Hominologie\&quot; (in French) Olivier Decobert's website: <a href="http://perso.wanadoo.fr/odec/hominologie.htm">http://perso.wanadoo.fr/odec/hominologie.htm</a> Non-French readers can use the translator: <a href="http://babelfish.altavista.com/translate.dyn">http://babelfish.altavista.com/translate.dyn</a><br />
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(0ld) For continuing news in the UK on the Bolam Lake Monster <a href="http://www.bigfootresearch.com">http://www.bigfootresearch.com</a><br />
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Sasquatch Scare Tactic streaming video for the bored. \&quot;Bigfoot on the Loose\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.scifi.com/scaretactics/exclusive">http://www.scifi.com/scaretactics/exclusive</a><br />
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Chesna's Bigfoot Movie collection website: <a href="http://home.adelphia.net/~tirinis/bigfoot.htm">http://home.adelphia.net/~tirinis/bigfoot.htm</a> Email: <a href="mailto:tirinis@adelphia.net">tirinis@adelphia.net</a><br />
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DNA Study: Early Humans Interbred<br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/hominids/interbred.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/hominids/interbred.htm</a><br />
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ESSAY<br />
\&quot;The Unbearable Loneliness of Being Homo Sapiens\&quot; By James Gorman, New York Times Science Editor <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/essay.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/essay.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;Human or Chimp? 50 Genes Are the Key\&quot; By Nicholas Wade <a href="http://fig.cox.miami.edu/~bhoward/bil150/Human_Chimp.html">http://fig.cox.miami.edu/~bhoward/bil150/Human_Chimp.html</a><br />
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Ancestors walked on two legs as early as 5.2 MYA?? Fossil Of Earliest Hominid Known Found In Ethiopia <a href="http://unisci.com/stories/20013/0712011.htm">http://unisci.com/stories/20013/0712011.htm</a><br />
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SKEPTIC<br />
\&quot;Show me the Body\&quot;, By Michael Shermer<br />
May 2003 issue --Purported sightings of Bigfoot, Nessie and Ogopogo fire our imaginations. But anecdotes alone do not make a science. . . <a href="http://www.sciam.com/print_version.cfm?articleID=00063976-C758-1E8C-">http://www.sciam.com/print_version.cfm?articleID=00063976-C758-1E8C-</a> 8EA5809EC5880000<br />
or if that link doesn't work, click on this shortened version: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/afnn">http://tinyurl.com/afnn</a><br />
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Cries, wails, screams and howls from unknown animals were taken down from my website because they cannot be positively attributed as being generated by a Sasquatch. For your perusal however, here is an in interesting sound Byte uploaded on Mike Frizzell's Enigma Project website: <a href="http://umbc7.umbc.edu/~frizzell/cries.html">http://umbc7.umbc.edu/~frizzell/cries.html</a> also chk out: <a href="http://umbc7.umbc.edu/~frizzell/Reports/amrintro.html">http://umbc7.umbc.edu/~frizzell/Reports/amrintro.html</a><br />
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Karl Ammann Website. Click on \&quot;The Bondo Mystery Apes\&quot; article, it's worth a read. <a href="http://www.karlammann.com">http://www.karlammann.com</a><br />
or try this: <a href="http://www.karlammann.com/bondo.html">http://www.karlammann.com/bondo.html</a> Photos: <a href="http://karlammann.com/bondo/chimptrapphoto.html">http://karlammann.com/bondo/chimptrapphoto.html</a> <a href="http://karlammann.com/bondo/deadchimp.html">http://karlammann.com/bondo/deadchimp.html</a> <a href="http://karlammann.com/bondo/trevuren-skulls.html">http://karlammann.com/bondo/trevuren-skulls.html</a> <a href="http://karlammann.com/bondo/castprint.html">http://karlammann.com/bondo/castprint.html</a><br />
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Elusive African Apes: Giant Chimps or New Species? An article by John Roach for National Geographic News:<br />
<a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/04/0414_030314_strangeape">http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/04/0414_030314_strangeape</a> .html<br />
Or if that oversized link doesn't work, try this: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/afo7">http://tinyurl.com/afo7</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.primezone.com/pub/headlines.mhtml?d=38301">http://www.primezone.com/pub/headlines.mhtml?d=38301</a> \&quot;New Novel Follows Band of Soviet Soldiers up Mt. Everest and Into the Jaws of the Yeti..\&quot;<br />
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Whitley Strieber's Unknown website:<br />
<a href="http://www.unknowncountry.com/search">http://www.unknowncountry.com/search</a> use keywords like `Bigfoot&acute; without quotes for you newbies.<br />
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Which Way Does Evolution Go?<br />
Archeology produces a scandalous sensation: <a href="http://english.pravda.ru/science/19/94/377/9848_homo.html">http://english.pravda.ru/science/19/94/377/9848_homo.html</a><br />
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A photo for your perusal.<br />
<a href="http://www.cryptozoology.com/gallery/gallery_show.php?">http://www.cryptozoology.com/gallery/gallery_show.php?</a> id=989&amp;c=1051086387<br />
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For Sale, Gigantopithecus Blackii by Dr. G.S. Krantz $350.00 and other items on \&quot;Bone Clones\&quot; website. <a href="http://www.boneclones.com/BC-140.htm">http://www.boneclones.com/BC-140.htm</a><br />
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Sasquatch, the Movie (A Critique)--Monday, April 07, 2003 6:23 PM .\&quot;I have been interested in the sasquatch phenomenon for many years now and I like to keep up with the current events regarding the creature. What I would like to bring to your attention is my concern and disgust at the new film SASQUATCH. While I have read many articles pertaining to this film which purports to relay the events surrounding an actual encounter, after recently seeing the film, I can only say I was sorely disappointed in the film. It is no more than a campy attempt at a horror film, and I seriously doubt that the events depicted in the film actually occurred. I have a hard time believing that a sasquatch would drag the wreckage of an airplane five miles through dense forest. Furthermore, I have a problem with the sasquatch creature being depicted as a revenge killer. While there are indeed accounts (Baumann &amp; ape canyon) of the violent nature of the creature, the film version is highly dubious. Finally, the portrayal of the creature as a half man/half beast does a great disservice to the cause.<br />
Starring Lance Henrickson, the film is about a plane that goes down with some kind of experimental equipment. A search party that goes after the wreckage. The film is supposed to be based on actual events, but I have yet to come across any documentation regarding the encounter. I am not sure how \&quot;new\&quot; the film is, but it was just released here in Canada a couple of weeks ago. I was really looking forward to the supposed factual account, but as aforementioned, I couldn't help but feel disappointed and disgusted with the portrayal of the creature. In my book, as bad as the film seems, \&quot;The Legend of Boggy Creek\&quot; still ranks as one of my favorite movies regarding Sasquatch.<br />
If the producers intended on making a campy film they succeeded, but to even suggest that the film depicts a \&quot;true\&quot; portrayal of the creature in highly problematic. My concern lies with the fact that many reputable websites regarding sasquatch have talked about this film, and now that I have seen it, I am merely expressing my concerns. Thanks for listening. I would appreciate any feedback. PJF <a href="mailto:pfeakins@sympatico.ca">pfeakins@sympatico.ca</a><br />
Comment: I would agree, unless you're a collector of this kind of<br />
memorabilia, don't waste your money on this one, it adds nothing to Sasquatch research and I seriously doubt it is based on anything true. Their portrayal of Sasquatch is nothing like anything ever reported. Editor <a href="http://www.untoldthemovie.com/index.html">http://www.untoldthemovie.com/index.html</a><br />
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The April Ohio Bigfoot Meeting<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/Articles/articles/ohio03.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/Articles/articles/ohio03.htm</a> and photos uploaded on Don Keating's website: <a href="http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiobigfoot/15thabcreview.html">http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiobigfoot/15thabcreview.html</a><br />
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Report on Don Keating's Ohio meeting: 15'th Annual Bigfoot Conference a big Success<br />
The Tri-State Bigfoot Study Group hosted the 15'th Annual Bigfoot Conference on Saturday April 5, 2003 in Newcomerstown, Ohio. Master of Ceremonies was Don Keating. Four great speakers gave presentations.<br />
Ron Schaffner of Milford, Ohio spoke about the once defunct Operation Appalachia project, which will be headed by Schaffner very soon. The entire concept of the project is to gain what appear to be legitimate sighting and track reports from the Appalachian mountain region.<br />
Stan Gordon of Greensburg, Pennsylvania spoke about a lot of his research that he has conducted in southwestern Pennsylvania. He recounted many accounts from the region dealing with sightings and track discoveries of the Pennsylvania Bigfoot. Gordon utilized a feature on his camcorder to show many still photos on the 60\&quot; wide screen TV, from his many years of research. Gordon also touched briefly on his research in to the Kecksburg, PA UFO crash. He had videos available at the event of his award winning documentary and you can find out more at <a href="http://www.westol.com/~paufo/">www.westol.com/~paufo/</a><br />
Scott Herriott of Los Angeles, California was next to speak. Herriott gave a brief update of his activities since he last spoke at a conference a few years back. He then spoke about his new documentary of 43 minutes titled \&quot;Squatching\&quot;. Complete ordering details are available at <a href="http://www.squatching.com">www.squatching.com</a> The documentary shows via helicopter view the location of his encounter in 1992 with then research associate Darryl Owens. If you have Herriott's first film titled \&quot;Journey Towards Squatchdom\&quot; then this second film is a must add to your video collection!<br />
Final speaker of the evening was John Kirk of Vancouver, BC, Canada. John spoke about his expedition to Africa in search of the supposed extinct dinosaur (the name escapes me). He then spoke about the increasing number of sightings on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. He advised me that he would keep me abreast of any new developments on the Island or anywhere in the vicinity.<br />
Next year's event is scheduled for April 3'rd, 2004. This is NOT a firm date and the event is NOT a definite thing. More information later.<br />
This article<br />
(C) 2003 Don Keating. May not be used without express written permission.<br />
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September Bigfoot meeting:<br />
Eric Altman has announced there will be two additional speakers just confirmed who will be speaking at the 5th Annual East Coast Bigfoot Conference on September 27th. Keynote speakers thus far:<br />
Eric Altman: Jeannette Pennsylvania<br />
Dr. Paul G. Johnson: Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania William Dranginis: Virginia<br />
Mary Green: Tennessee; The Tennessee Bigfoot Lady, long time bigfoot researcher and co-author of \&quot;My 50 years with Bigfoot\&quot; along with her co-author Janice Coy also from Tennessee. Conference info: Eric Altman, <a href="mailto:bigfootboy_2000@yahoo.com">bigfootboy_2000@yahoo.com</a> or 724-374-5555 Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society 724-374-5555 PBS Hotline <a href="http://www.pabigfootsociety.com">www.pabigfootsociety.com</a><br />
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From researchers in Illinois, this website url was sent in on the<br />
banning of guns in that state: \&quot; Senate Bill 1195 (SB 1195), sponsored by Illinois Democratic Sen. Antonio Munoz, bans any shotgun that has a bore of .50 caliber or more. It outlaws 10, 12, 16, 20 and 28 gauge shotguns and even muzzleloaders. The bill passed the Senate Judiciary Committee by a vote of 6-4 and now awaits a vote on the Senate floor.\&quot; <a href="http://www.hunting.net/news/news.asp?ID=210">http://www.hunting.net/news/news.asp?ID=210</a><br />
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Once again, for the newbie subscribers who ask, here is the Camtrakker website. Just do it. <a href="http://www.camtrakker.com">http://www.camtrakker.com</a><br />
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Huntingnet.com has mega resource hunting videos, everything from `field-dressing&acute; to `bow&acute; and `black powder&acute; magic. Bear season is about to get underway, please don&acute;t take the white black bears. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/bj97">http://tinyurl.com/bj97</a><br />
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Cryptozoologist Pib Burns's website:<br />
<a href="http://www.pibburns.com/cryptozo.htm">http://www.pibburns.com/cryptozo.htm</a><br />
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Geoff Lincoln's British Hominid Research Website <a href="http://www.lincolns.org.uk">http://www.lincolns.org.uk</a><br />
<a href="mailto:contactbhr@lincolns.org.uk">contactbhr@lincolns.org.uk</a><br />
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As this newsletter is generated, The Scientific Exploration.org website is currently offline, nevertheless, the 22nd Annual SSE Meeting begins this Wednesday!! June 11-14, 2003 - Open to the Public -West Coast Kalispell Center Hotel, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Speakers on \&quot;The Search for Sasquatch\&quot; include: Mr. John Green, Harrison Hotsprings, BC; Dr. John Bindernagel, Nanaimo, BC; Dr. D. Jeffrey Meldrum, Idaho State University, Idaho; Mr. Gordon Strasenburgh, North Bend, Oregon. Motel/Hotel accommodations in Kalispell, Montana can be found on search engines...<br />
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Paper:<br />
\&quot;The Crested Australopithecus Robustus &amp; the Patterson-Gimlin Film\&quot; by Gordon Strasenburgh<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencoutners.com/biology/strasenburgh.htm">http://www.bigfootencoutners.com/biology/strasenburgh.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;Field Investigation of the Duende and Sisimite of Belize: Hominoids or Myth?\&quot; By Mark Sanborne, 1992 <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/duende.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/duende.htm</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.incunabula.org/blog/archive/2003_05_22_index.html#200325579">http://www.incunabula.org/blog/archive/2003_05_22_index.html#200325579</a> \&quot;Bigfoot Spotted in Oregon Woods\&quot; A large, furry biped was seen in the Oregon Cascade mountain range Saturday, May 17, at about 5 p.m. Over ten witnesses saw the black, ape-like creature, which approached their \&quot;Drowning Rat\&quot; gathering in a reportedly aggressive manner. \&quot;He got real close,\&quot; said one member of the Rat party, \&quot;He threw rocks at us, and pieces of wood. Then he got distracted and started humping a tree.\&quot; One rare Bigfoot photograph has been released so far; the photographer is apparently holding the others in a bidding war between CNN and MSNBC.<br />
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A Simple but revealing \&quot;Field Experiment: Camera Visuals of Apes\&quot; By Mike Frazee<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/frazee.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/frazee.htm</a><br />
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March 2003 Fate Magazine article:<br />
\&quot;Bigfoot Film Site Insights, Scale Model Reveals Surprising Details\&quot; by Christopher L. Murphy (The author meticulously put together a scale model of the Patterson-Gimlin Film Site for your perusal.) <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/cmurphy.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/cmurphy.htm</a><br />
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Opinion article:<br />
\&quot;Make Public Funding of Investigations Central to the Debate with Skeptics\&quot; and \&quot;Petition for an Office to Investigate Strange Phenomena \&quot; (OISP) By Roger Knights.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/rk.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/rk.htm</a><br />
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Man, What Next?<br />
<a href="http://www.thestar.co.za/index.php?fSectionId=225&amp;fArticleId=164696">http://www.thestar.co.za/index.php?fSectionId=225&amp;fArticleId=164696</a><br />
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New Books:<br />
5 STARS! \&quot; Raincoast Sasquatch\&quot; by Rob Alley. FINALLY something NEW comes to bigfoot research, the Bigfoot/Sasquatch Records of Southeast Alaska, Coastal British Columbia, &amp; Northwest Washington, from Puget Sound to Yakutat. Highly recommended this book, 358 pages packed with new information, maps and illustrations. Worth far more than the $14.95 price!! Bravo Rob Alley, order now at <a href="http://www.amazon.com">http://www.amazon.com</a> or <a href="http://www.hancockhouse.org">http://www.hancockhouse.org</a><br />
-- This is a book you won't want to miss, excellent information<br />
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Jim Miles little book \&quot;Weird Georgia: Close Encounters, Strange Creatures, and Unexplained Phenomena\&quot; <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ddlw">http://tinyurl.com/ddlw</a> or direct if this link works:<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-">http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-</a> /1581821387/qid=1054538001/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_1/104-4016476-6283126? v=glance&amp;s=books&amp;n=507846<br />
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CBS Bigfoot clip...loads best on cable, loads twice or a lengthy download with 56K but worth listening too. <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/htdocs/videoplayer/newVid/video_display_new.htm">http://www.cbsnews.com/htdocs/videoplayer/newVid/video_display_new.htm</a> l?clip=/media/2003/05/16/video554362.rm<br />
If that link doesn't work, try this: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ddnc">http://tinyurl.com/ddnc</a><br />
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&copy; Spokane Spokesman-Review May 29, 2003, \&quot;Things we don't understand\&quot; By Ellen Beck (UPI) Karl Breheim, whose hobby is prospecting, is trying to stop a timber cut in Oregon because he says he sighted Bigfoot there seven years ago. The Spokane Spokesman-Review says Breheim, 49, was gold prospecting north of Grants Pass when he encountered Bigfoot -- whom he says took a bite out of his plastic foam toolbox. Idaho State University Professor Jeff Meldrum -- a Bigfoot expert -- says Breheim doesn't have enough evidence to prove his encounter was real. Breheim says the bites from the tool chest look like a giant made them. Pieces of chewed-up box were spit out over 20 feet but Meldrum says there is little chance any DNA evidence can be recovered from them.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/toolbox.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/toolbox.htm</a><br />
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Yeti: The great Everest mystery<br />
<a href="http://sify.com/news/fullstory.php?id=13157349">http://sify.com/news/fullstory.php?id=13157349</a><br />
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Stalking the Southern Bigfoot<br />
<a href="http://180dts.bravepages.com/Features/Bigfoot.html">http://180dts.bravepages.com/Features/Bigfoot.html</a><br />
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Willow Creek, California - Monday, May 26, 2003 \&quot;Jane Goodall cancels her Bigfoot Symposium appearance\&quot; Tickets remain priced @ $125.00 each.<br />
Eureka Times Standard.com<br />
<a href="http://www.times-standard.com/Stories/0,1413,127%257E2896%">http://www.times-standard.com/Stories/0,1413,127%257E2896%</a> 257E1416477,00.html<br />
or<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/crid">http://tinyurl.com/crid</a><br />
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\&quot;The Habitat of Primate Species Alamas alamas\&quot; By M. Trachtengerts, Ph.D., Moscow, Russia <a href="http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Tracht4_e.htm">http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Tracht4_e.htm</a> (This link was not working &amp; timed out upon publication of this newsletter, try later...)<br />
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Final About.Com's Bigfoot Poll Results. . . Their Question of the Month was:<br />
\&quot;Is it possible \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; comes from another dimension? \&quot; Yes, I think it's very likely. (Votes 108) 3% Yes, I think it might be possible. (Votes 346) 11% No, I don't think it's possible. (Votes 1,879) 60% No, because there is no Bigfoot. (Votes 642) 20% Not sure. (Votes 138) 4%<br />
Total Votes: 3113<br />
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A Strange Whatever terrorized Lake Worth 32 years ago. <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/lakeworth.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/lakeworth.htm</a><br />
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Fading Footprints Website<br />
<a href="http://www.psychicalexplorers.com/monsters.html">http://www.psychicalexplorers.com/monsters.html</a><br />
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From the Teeth of the Dragon - Gigantopithecus blacki<br />
by Eric Pettifor<br />
<a href="http://www.wynja.com/arch/gigantopithecus.html">http://www.wynja.com/arch/gigantopithecus.html</a><br />
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\&quot;The Ape That Was\&quot; Asian fossils reveal humanity's giant cousin\&quot; (Gigantopithecus) by Dr. Russell L. Ciochon <a href="http://www.uiowa.edu/%7Ebioanth/giganto.html">http://www.uiowa.edu/%7Ebioanth/giganto.html</a> and a .pdf paper:<br />
\&quot;Dated co-occurrence of Homo erectus and Gigantopithecus from Tham Khuyen Cave, Vietnam\&quot; <a href="http://www.uiowa.edu/~bioanth/PNAS%20Giganto-Vietnam.pdf">http://www.uiowa.edu/~bioanth/PNAS%20Giganto-Vietnam.pdf</a><br />
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Article: \&quot;Neither Man nor Beast: The Elusive Yeti\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,6811-677797,00.html">http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,6811-677797,00.html</a> &copy; The Times (London): May 14, 2003<br />
Part man, part beast, ranging from the very small to more than 7ft and covered in dirty grey, brown or red hair, the yeti - or the abominable snowman - is a chapter of the Everest story that continues to intrigue. The word yeti comes from the Nepalese, and is a evolution of the Tibetan Metoh kangmi, which means \&quot;filthy snowman\&quot;. The elusive creature rears his (or her) ugly head through out the annals of Tibetan history but the first western encounter was in 1834 when a British resident at the Nepalese court reported that his workers had been terrified by a ferocious creature that was neither man nor beast. There were more encounters in 1921, when 36 members of the British Himalayan expedition claimed to have spotted a yeti. But it wasn't until 1951, when the expedition leader Eric Shipton brought back photographs of footprints, published in The Times on September 6, 1951, that the world began to take the story seriously. Measuring 13 inches by eight inches, with a clearly defined heel with one big and three small toes, this was a print that had never been documented. The Natural History Museum suggested it might belong to a giant monkey; others theorized it could be a form of bear or ape. This, it seemed, might be the first concrete proof of the fabled yeti. Or just another of Shipton's practical jokes. Since then there have been hundreds of yeti sightings but, despite a number of expeditions in search of the beast - two of which were led by members of the 1953 Everest party - when it comes to scientific proof, the abominable snowman is remarkably shy.<br />
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Aboriginal Legends<br />
<a href="http://www.yowiehunters.com/yowie/reports/general/aboriginal%">http://www.yowiehunters.com/yowie/reports/general/aboriginal%</a> 20legends%201.html<br />
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More on Neanderthal plus skull photos<br />
<a href="http://www.sandiego.edu/~pserviss/neandertal.html">http://www.sandiego.edu/~pserviss/neandertal.html</a><br />
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<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3023685.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3023685.stm</a> \&quot;Blow to Neanderthal breeding theory\&quot; Early modern humans and Neanderthals probably did not interbreed, according to evidence collected<br />
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The Dare Island Enigma by Blake Templeton In Blake Templeton's new book, The_Dare_Island_Enigma: Jasper Callison is a cryptozoologist on the trail of the greatest mystery in the study of evolution!! This animated web site examines the book, its characters, and many strange creatures, in fact and in fiction. <a href="http://www.dareisland.com/lofi.html">http://www.dareisland.com/lofi.html</a><br />
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Lee Murphy's short story titled \&quot;Throwback\&quot; is available as a 17 page Word doc download at his website at: <a href="http://www.kodiakbooks.com/news.html">http://www.kodiakbooks.com/news.html</a><br />
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For those so inclined:<br />
NEW: The Bigfoot Chat.com <a href="http://www.bigfootchat.com/chat">http://www.bigfootchat.com/chat</a><br />
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Matt Johnson in the Medford Mail Tribune - <a href="http://www.mailtribune.com/archive/2003/0403/sport/stories/01sport.htm">http://www.mailtribune.com/archive/2003/0403/sport/stories/01sport.htm</a><br />
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International Man of Mystery<br />
<a href="http://www.portlandphoenix.com/features/top/ts_multi/documents/0291892">http://www.portlandphoenix.com/features/top/ts_multi/documents/0291892</a> 7.asp<br />
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\&quot;Rebuttal To Patterson Bigfoot Hoax Claim Due On Monday\&quot; <a href="http://www.rense.com/general50/rebut.htm">http://www.rense.com/general50/rebut.htm</a> and response from <a href="mailto:rbb_apostate@att.net">rbb_apostate@att.net</a><br />
Review my thoughts on the matter:<br />
<a href="http://bigfootpattersonfilm.blogspot.com">http://bigfootpattersonfilm.blogspot.com</a>/<br />
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Man claims he donned costume in Bigfoot hoax <a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20040309/1020865.asp">http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20040309/1020865.asp</a><br />
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Bigfoot as Big Lie -- Is Someone Monkeying Around? <a href="http://www.yakima-herald.com/?storyid='9997970726309">http://www.yakima-herald.com/?storyid='9997970726309</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=7507">http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=7507</a> Man admits: I was 'Bigfoot' Says famed footage depicts him in gorilla costume -- March 10, 2004<br />
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'Bigfoot' unmasked - Press &amp; Sun-Bulletin - Binghamton, NY ... Northwest claims he was inside a gorilla suit strolling out of the woods in that grainy 1967 film that many thought was proof of the existence of Bigfoot. ...<br />
<a href="http://www.pressconnects.com/today/opinion/stories/op031304s74727.shtml">http://www.pressconnects.com/today/opinion/stories/op031304s74727.shtml</a><br />
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Newbies will want to read John Green's interview with Bob Gimlin for Patterson film recollections:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/interviews/john.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/interviews/john.htm</a><br />
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Also: Radio Interview Transcript With Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/interviews/radiopatterson.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/interviews/radiopatterson.htm</a><br />
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The most complete booklet available on the Patterson film was written by Daniel Perez and recently updated. It is inexpensive and worth ordering. Tell Daniel you read about it in Bobbie Shorts newsletter and Email him at: <a href="mailto:perez@worldnet.att.net">perez@worldnet.att.net</a> Daniel Perez<br />
10926 Milano Avenue<br />
Norwalk, CA 90650-1638<br />
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Our foreign subscribers may want to<br />
listen to the March-1-04 program, Kal Korff/Bob Kiviat Proof Patterson Film A Fraud?<br />
. . . the March-8-04 response program, Patterson Film Said Genuine also the March-10-04 Rense program with Nick Redfern/Three Men Seeking Monsters<br />
<a href="http://www.soundwaves2000.com/rense/archives.html">http://www.soundwaves2000.com/rense/archives.html</a><br />
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<a href="http://tinyurl.com/2vpow">http://tinyurl.com/2vpow</a><br />
Myth of Marion County's Bigfoot revealed 03/08/2004 - Knoxville (IA) Journal-Express<br />
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More terminology from my database for your perusal:<br />
Atshen also spelled Atcen<br />
The T'te-de-Boule First Nation in Quebec say atshen is tall and covered in hair but not like the bear. Algonquin-language speaking Wabanaki and Micmac people in Quebec, Maine and Delaware reference a Sasquatch-like creature as elder brother. (Runningwolf) Also see: Kokotshc and Witiko<br />
Reference for this terms:<br />
Runningwolf, Michael B. \&quot;On the Trail of Elder Brother: Glous'gap Stories of the Micmac Indians,\&quot; Wisdom and tales from the Algonquin- language speaking Wabanaki and Micmac people, the teaching on human relationships, monsters and magic in Quebec, Maine and Delaware; Persea Publications<br />
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Malayan peoples used various names for a hairy man animals - the atu is one example. Other terms used in Malaysia besides atu: sedabo or sedapo, batutut and the orang pendek. The description is of a smallish upright running anthropoid, hair-covered with long black hair down the creature&iexcl;&macr;s back; well known by the indigenous natives, seen by farm workers, plantation owners and early explorers but never photographed. Stories of capture are not up to scratch and are probable hearsay. The Malaysian atu may be slightly taller than the orang pendek of Sumatra and Borneo. (Short, 1999)<br />
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Busau<br />
Buso<br />
On the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippine archipelago, the Busau and Buso may be a remnant race of hairy giants. The Bagobo tribesmen identify \&quot;Buso&iexcl;&plusmn; as mean, evil spirits...\&quot; described as having \&quot;a long body, long feet and neck, curly hair and black face, flat nose, and one big red or yellow eye. (something may have been lost in the translation here, or it may be pure folklore, &shy;Bobbie Short) He has big feet and fingers, but small arms, and his two big teeth are long and pointed like fangs....\&quot; And in the Mayo district of Mindanao: Busau, a gigantic man who always shows his teeth and is otherwise of ferocious aspect. (Short, 1999 and Cole) Reference:<br />
Cole, Fay Cooper-Cole: \&quot;The Wild Tribes of Davao District, Mindanao,\&quot; by Fay-Cooper Cole, Field Museum of Natural History Publication 170, Anthro Ser Vol. XII No. 2 Sept 1913 (Chicago); personal interviews with inhabitants of Mindanao, 1999.<br />
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Ghyls<br />
Tajikistan: Additional word form indicating a yeti-like creature; a<br />
ghyl is a huge ape-like animal wrapped head-to-foot in long shaggy unkempt hair; it is the same description the Sherpa use to describe one of the yeti types but in Tajikistan, it is ghyl and the 'y' vowel is a hard \&quot;ee\&quot; or pronounced \&quot;geel.\&quot; The ghyl transmits the usual reported stench, is nocturnal and has a resonant whistle that sends chills up one's back. Local tradition maintains that persons who become friendly with these ghyls develop uncanny powers but the ghyls, it is believed in certain cultures, only appear to the spiritually inclined people. Ghyls are said to be multilingual and able to sense feelings in humans. Some may call that telepathic, but many animals including horses can sense fear in humans and other human emotions and react to it with diverse behavior. Interestingly, there are similar beliefs among various ethnic grouping in the Himalayas and China. (Short 2003)<br />
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Yeiku<br />
Yeiku is a Kootenay First Nation Canadian word for a bigfoot-type creature. (Highpine) Gayle<br />
Highpine is part Kootenay Indian. While visiting the Lillooet Indian reserve in the British Columbia's Coast Range, she heard an interesting story about a friend's uncle near the town of Lillooet. He had been duck hunting nearby, and was carrying a long string of ducks across his back, tied by the feet on a string. Along came the hairy yeiku, grabbing the string of ducks and scooted. This was in the early 1970's. J.W. Burns recorded a similar story while living on the Chehalis Reservation in the 1940's, demonstrating the opportunistic side of these creatures. These accounts typically mention the stealing of salmon or other fish and an occasional report by deer hunters claiming they were followed as they hauled deer or elk kills to their trucks.<br />
On Yeiku kidnapping Highpine related this story: The young squaw in the 1930's disappeared from the reserve village, and just as mysteriously reappeared one day. She had escaped from the yeiku that had taken her for a wife...and she was pregnant by the monster hair-covered giant. Gayle heard the story from a Lillooet woman who told the story to Gayle, having heard it from her native born grandmother...who was present when the fur covered baby arrived! The F-3 hybrid died soon after birth, but Indian legends persist that many of the monster children live.<br />
Can bigfoot mate with a human? A classic case is of a brood mare and a jackass == mule. In this case the animals are genetically far enough apart that the offspring normally can't reproduce...but Gayle says the Indians think the variation in bigfoot height doesn't mean different species. Ivan Sanderson suggested in his book 'Abominable Snowman,' the smaller sasquatches reported are full-grown human/sasquatch F-3 hybrids as some Chinese and Russian scientists allow, suggesting there may be Neanderthal-like life forms. This may not be the case with the North American Sasquatch or the yeti-types. At this writing, it's pure speculation.<br />
The prevailing opinion on the Lillooet lands of British Columbia and of a broad spectrum of other Indian groups and some researchers is that the early incursions of white men left behind small pox, influenza, and other diseases that killed off a big percentage of the early Indian populations that didn't have any resistance and killing off sasquatches who are apparently susceptible to the same organisms as man. This might explain why there weren't more bigfoot sightings by early settlers, miners and explorers unless the population of sasquatches is and has been incredibly small all along.<br />
A group of Cree Indians led by Robert Smallboy left the Hobbema Reservation in 1968 to live on the prairies of Alberta, Canada. After several years they started seeing more and more Sasquatch, which is rare in the Prairie Provinces. They believe this is a sign from their spirit powers, a good omen, that they have done the right thing in leaving the reserve.<br />
While in Cranbrook, Gayle Highpine said she had heard that at the turn of the century a rogue yeiku was reported killing people near Windermere in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia. The Indians banded together and killed the beast. There are other legends similar to this from the mouth of the Fraser River. (Highpine, Crowe)<br />
References:<br />
Crowe, Ray Hillsboro, Oregon -- personal correspondence and stories, some published in The Track Record and transcriptions from keynote speakers at Bigfoot meetings, especially Gayle Highpine, Henry Franzoni and countless other contributors to the Western Bigfoot Society, (WBS) currently renamed The International Bigfoot Society (IBS) under the direction of Ray Crowe.<br />
and<br />
Highpine, Gayle a Kootenai Indian woman who spent 30 years traveling extensively among the various reservations and enclaves of North American Indians. She was a member of A.I.M., (American Indian Movement) during the 1970's. Always interested in the old ways, she was and is very interested in learning more about sasquatch-type creatures; listens attentively to sasquatch stories told by elders and medicine-men as she traveled from reservation to reservation. Her paper gives a good basic survey of Native American thought on the subject, and her observation of the apparent division between \&quot;Flesh and Blood\&quot;, thinkers and \&quot;Spiritual/Mystical\&quot; thinkers highly enlightening. (Henry Franzoni)<br />
Gayle Highpine - \&quot;Attitudes Toward Bigfoot in many North American Cultures\&quot; published in the Western Bigfoot Society's The Track Record, #18, Copyright July, 1992 Hillsboro, Oregon. And at <a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/articles/highpine.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/articles/highpine.htm</a> with permission from Highpine.<br />
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I have sent the following to about a dozen newspapers. Be nteresting to see if any use it.<br />
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                                                        By John Green<br />
Almost thirty-seven years ago two young men from Yakima, Washington, Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin, emerged from a remote forest in the northwest corner of California with a brief 16-millimeter film showing a hairy creature walking along a sand bar on its hind legs, and the debate on whether their film shows an unknown animal or a man wearing a fur suit has gone on ever since.<br />
Now, thanks to a new book on the subject, that debate should be at an end. The answer has been in plain view all along, the creature on the film holding it, quite literally, in its arms. And that answer, ironically, is the opposite of the one in the book.<br />
The creature can not be a man in a suit.<br />
The writer of the book, of which only review copies are so far available, claims to have cracked the case by finding two key witnesses, the man who wore the suit, a Yakima acquaintance of Patterson and Gimlin named Bob Heironimus, and the man who sold a gorilla suit to Patterson and told him how to modify it, Philip Morris, a costume maker from Charlotte, North Carolina.<br />
The Heironimus story is not new. It surfaced several years ago one of the many unsubstantiated claims to have been \&quot;the man in the suit\&quot; that crop up from time to time. Phillip Morris appears to be a real find, a man who actually was making gorilla costumes in 1967 and who says he remembers selling one to Roger Patterson.<br />
One of the things that Morris is quoted as saying is that the way to make the arms in the suit look longer than human arms is to extend the gloves of the suit on sticks. Many people have noted that the arms of the creature in the film look unusually long, almost as long as its legs. Some, including myself in 1968, have published estimates of their length. No one went on to deal with the question of how human arms could be extended to match the extra length and what such an extension would look like.<br />
There is no way to establish for certain if any of the dimensions estimated for the creature in the film are accurate, but what can be established with reasonably accuracy is the length of the creature's legs and arms in relation to one another. From that ratio, which anatomists call the \&quot;intermembral index\&quot;, it is simple to calculate how many inches must be added to the arms of a man of known size in order to make his arms long enough to fit the supposed suit. In my own case the answer turns out to be about 10 inches.<br />
But in order for the arms to bend at the elbow, which they plainly do in the movie, all of that extra length has to be added to the lower arm. The result, in my case, is about 12 inches of arm above the elbow and 29 inches below it-almost as much of a monstrosity as Edward Scissorhands. The creature in the movie has normal-looking arms. It cannot be a man in a suit.<br />
Many issues in the long debate about the movie remain unresolved- what the film speed was, whether a man could duplicate the creature's unusual bent-kneed walk, whether its behavior was normal for an animal, whether the tracks left on the sandbar could have been faked, and soon-but all of them turn out to have been irrelevant to the main issue.<br />
My measurements of the film, made 36 years ago, gave the creature arms that were 30 inches from the shoulder to the wrist and legs that were 35 inches from the hip to the ground. My own measurements are about 24 inches from shoulder to wrist and 40 inches from hip to ground. Only the ratios of the measurements matter, the actual size of either the human or the creature makes no difference, and the ratios for creature and human are so much different that precise accuracy of the measurements is not significant either. The much ridiculed Patterson-Gimlin film does not show a man in a suit.<br />
What about Roger Patterson buying a gorilla suit? Philip Morris does not claim to have records, only a memory, and neither Mrs. Patterson nor Bob Gimlin remember Roger having any such suit. But Roger was trying to make a Bigfoot documentary at that time and most such documentaries contain re-enactments by someone wearing a fur suit. If he did buy one it has little more significance than an apprentice carpenter buying a hammer.<br />
And the descriptions of the suit by the two key witnesses are totally contradictory. Morris is quoted as having described his suit in precise detail, and how he made it. The suit had six separate pieces: a head a body (arms, torso and legs), two hands and two feet. A knitted cloth material served as a backing to thousands of synthetic nylon strands called dynel, which were driven by a powerful knitting machine with needles through the knitted cloth material and then pulled back through to the other side. It had a 36- inch zipper up the back.<br />
Bob Heironimus is also quoted, saying that Patterson made the suit himself by skinning a dead horse and gluing fur from an old fur coat on the horsehide. It was in three parts, head, torso and legs that felt like bigger rubber boots and that went to his waist. He thought the feet were made of old house slippers. The suit weighted 20 or 25 pounds and he needed help to get in and out of it. It also smelled bad. \&quot;It stunk. Roger skinned out a dead, red horse.\&quot;<br />
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\&quot;It has been obvious to even the casual viewer that the film subject possesses arms that are disproportionately long for its stature. John Green is a veteran researcher into the question of Sasquatch or Bigfoot. He was among the first to view the film captured by Patterson and Gimlin and has studied it intensely in the intervening years. His recognition of the significance of the unhumanly long arms of the film subject is point that has not previously been articulated in such a straightforward manner. It is such a fundamental observation that it is considered a breakthrough in assessing the validity of this extraordinary film. Anthropologists typically express limb proportions as an intermembral index (IM), which is the ratio of combined arm and forearm skeletal length (humerus + radius) to combined thigh and leg skeletal length (femur<br />
+ tibia) x 100. The human IM averages 72. The intermembral index is a significant measure of a primate's locomotor adapatation. The forelimb-dominated movements of the chimp and gorilla are reflected in their high IM indices of 106 and 117 respectively. Identifying the positions of the joints on the film subject can only be approximate and the limbs are frequently oriented obliquely to the plane of the film, rendering them foreshortened to varying degrees. However, in some frames the limbs are nearly vertical, hence parallel to the filmplane, and indicate an IM index somewhere between 80 and 90, intermediate between humans and African apes. In spite of the imprecision of this preliminary estimate, it is well beyond the mean for humans and effectively rules out a man-in-a-suit explanation for the Patterson-Gimlin film without invoking an elaborate, if not inconceivable, prosthetic contrivance to account for the appropriate positions and actions of wrist and elbow and finger flexion visible on the film. This point deserves further examination and may well rule out the probability of hoaxing.\&quot;<br />
Jeff Meldrum Ph.D.<br />
Associate professor of Anatomy &amp; Anthropology Idaho State University<br />
Pocatello, Idaho, 83209-8007<br />
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Dr. Meldrum is an expert in primate anatomy and locomotion. He recently coedited, From Biped to Strider: The Emergence of Modern Human Walking, Running, and Resource Transport. He became interested in the sasquatch question eight years ago after witnessing 15-inch tracks in southeastern Washington state. He has examined numerous footprints, including those associated with the Patterson Gimlin film.<br />
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SUMATRA EXPEDITION<br />
We are happy to be able to announce our second expedition to Sumatra leaves the UK on 1st May. Once again, the team will be led by Dr Chris Clarke and will comprise of Richard Freeman - the Zoologica Director of the Centre for Fortean Zoology - and journalist Jon Hare. The first objective of the expedition is to explore an area of the Sumatran rainforest that has become known as \&quot;The Lost Valley\&quot;. Veteran Orang-Pendek Expert Debbie Martyr herself has said that \&quot;No- one knows what is going on down there\&quot;. Right in the middle of Mt Kerinci Nat'l Park, in an area rich with Orang-Pendek sightings, this valley has never been visited by Europeans, and may well be one of the last - practically pristine - safe havens for the Orang- Pendek. The expedition members are meeting up this week to finalise their plans, and we will be making an announcement about other objecives of this expedition shortly. In the meantime, if you feel like making a donation to the CFZ Sumatra fighting fund, please make your cheques payable to Jonathan Downes. Also, if those anybody who has a spare Katadyn water purifyer that they could lend or give to us we would be very grateful. Jonathan Downes (Director, CFZ) <a href="mailto:jon@cfz.org.uk">jon@cfz.org.uk</a><br />
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What with the recently biased and hokey documentaries (not to mention the pending TV documentary based on Long's new book) my film, when finished, I hope will come as a breath of fresh air. I believe I'm the first director of a Sasquatch documentary that has seen fresh tracks from not one but two of these creatures.<br />
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In our tradition of bringing out the most credible publications on Sasquatch / Bigfoot (see our total listing <a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com">http://www.hancockhouse.com</a> ) we have an even bigger upcoming selection than ever before. BOOKS COMING: Meet the Sasquatch by Chris Murphy with John Green and Thomas Steenburg.<br />
This is the most incredible book ever done on Sasquatch. It contains over 480 photos, mostly in color. It is both encyclopedic and analytical of all the previous records and contemporary scientific studies. This monograph started out as the Catalog of the Vancouver Museum Sasquatch Exhibit (Don't miss out being in Vancouver June thru Dec 2004) but has been greatly expanded. Release date: June 15, 2004 - Price: $34.95 (500 Signed Limited Edition Hard Cover; $75.00 included shipping in NA if ordered by March 30.04 but not to be paid for till shipped))<br />
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Do Abominable Snowmen of America Really Exist: by Roger Patterson<br />
This is a reprint of Patterson rare original book plus a 64 page complete review of the Patterson / Gimlin film by Chris Murphy with more detailed photos than previously seen - as this book publication and the publication rights to the film are owned by the Dahinden family and they have made everything available. Release date: Oct 15, 2004 Price: TBA<br />
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Transcript of the MSNBC's Countdown - Heironimus, Kiviat`s Interview</p>

<p>OLBERMANN: Nobody ever exactly mistook it for the videotape of Neil Armstrong landing on the moon, nor even for the shots of Lindbergh touching down in Paris at Le Bourget Field after the first trans- Atlantic solo flight. But our No. 1 story on the COUNTDOWN tonight focuses in on what is still a pretty famous piece of film and the man who says&mdash;yes, that`s me. For almost four decades, these images known as the Patterson film were the very debatable best evidence of a half-man, half-ape missing-link, yeti kind of creature living in the Northwest called Sasquatch and Bigfoot. That was until a paranormal investigator by the name of Greg Long got in touch with a retired Pepsi bottler by the name of Bob Heironimus. Bob is Bigfoot. Such is the claim in Long`s book, \&quot;The Making of Bigfoot.\&quot; Joining me now from Yakima, Washington, Bob Heironimus, and, from Los Angeles, Robert Kiviat, the owner of Kiviat Productions, which is currently in the preproduction phase of the television special on the Bigfoot legend. Gentlemen, good evening. Mr Heironimus, let me begin with you here. Why, after almost 40 years of keeping this a secret, have you decided to come clean now about you portraying Bigfoot in this thing?</p>

<p>BOB HEIRONIMUS, CLAIMS TO BE THE MAN BEHIND BIGFOOT: Well, after 35 years of watching this on television numerous, numerous, numerous, numerous times, I think it is time that people knew truth. I was the man in the Bigfoot suit.</p>

<p>OLBERMANN: How did that happen? How did you come to be there? And<br />
what was the purpose of it?</p>

<p>HEIRONIMUS: I was approach by Roger Patterson and offered some<br />
money to wear the Bigfoot suit in Northern California in 1967.</p>

<p>OLBERMANN: How much money did you ever get it?</p>

<p>HEIRONIMUS: He offered me $1,000. I never saw a dime of it all these years.</p>

<p>OLBERMANN: Just another part of the hoax. Mr. Kiviat, you produced<br />
a TV special, \&quot;World`s Greatest Hoaxes Exposed.\&quot; In that, you had identified another man as being the man in the suit. What made you believe Bob Heironimus?</p>

<p>ROBERT KIVIAT, KIVIAT PRODUCTIONS INC.: Well, we were looking at all the evidence and there was one individual that had come out who had said he worked at a film company that exploited the film in feature films. And when Bob Heironimus emerged after the airing and said, look, the guy you`re pointing to or your informant is pointing to is wrong, but I am the guy, I thought there was a breakthrough either way. The point is, we were trying to get to the bottom of the story. We didn`t know for sure if the informant was telling us the truth. And I really thank Bob Heironimus for coming out and finally putting this particular film to rest, I believe.</p>

<p>OLBERMANN: Mr. Heironimus, we`ve received, since we advertised your appearance here, an extraordinary amount of e-mail, people who firmly believe that you could not possibly be the man in the film, either because they think it is somebody else or because they think it is really Bigfoot. How do you respond to them?</p>

<p>HEIRONIMUS: Well, if you read the book, the investigation that Greg Long done on this Bigfoot thing, there should be no surprises at all. I was the man in the suit.</p>

<p>OLBERMANN: Sir, when computers and film analysis came into being, a<br />
lot of people studied and restudied this film and said, hey, wait a minute, two things. Bigfoot is wearing a belt of some sort. And it looks like he has got sneakers on. Do you remember? Were you wearing a belt or a harness of some sort to keep this costume in place?</p>

<p>HEIRONIMUS: No, there was no belt. There were no slippers.</p>

<p>OLBERMANN: So were you walking on? Were there bare feet inside the<br />
costume or what was that?</p>

<p>HEIRONIMUS: I was walking in my stocking feet inside the costume.<br />
Yes, the manufacturer of the suit has some kind of a gorilla feet attached to the suit.</p>

<p>OLBERMANN: Goodness. Mr. Kiviat, I guess the overarching question about all this here is, why would anybody make this film in the first place? And why do we buy it all, have we all bought it for so long?</p>

<p>KIVIAT: Well, the reasons why they made the film apparently were for money. But also, there appears to be a lot of evidence that there was a larger plan to really create a Bigfoot myth in that part of the country. Basically, at this point, I believe people have a belief in these kinds of mysteries. And one of the things I`ve tried to do in network programs is get to the bottom of them. And a lot of other producer for years had not really done due diligence trying to get to the bottom of it. And I just think we`re finally getting to these great mysteries. And one way or the other, I think we need to get to the bottom of them and prove, one way or the other, if they`re real or not. So...<br />
(CROSSTALK)</p>

<p>OLBERMANN: Bob Heironimus, one last question and then we`ll let you<br />
go. Are you happy that you were Bigfoot in this film or ashamed? Or don`t you care one way or the other?</p>

<p>HEIRONIMUS: Well, at the time that I made the film, I didn`t care<br />
one way or the other. I just wanted the money. Now it`s time people knew the truth. It`s time people knew the truth. (CROSSTALK)</p>

<p>OLBERMANN: Bob Heironimus, the man behind the suit. And Robert<br />
Kiviat of Kiviat Productions, we`re out of time. We thank you for your time this evening. Thank you much, gentlemen.</p>

<p>KIVIAT: Thanks.</p>

<p>HEIRONIMUS: Thank you.</p>

<p>OLBERMANN: Before we depart the strange world of bizarre Bigfoot hoaxes, the No. 1 thing you need to know about our No. 1 story, if you can`t wait for Robert Kiviat`s Bigfoot special, you may want to bide your time over with one of his other titles. You remember \&quot;Alien Autopsy.\&quot; I think that was&mdash;that goes back to our Paul Allen story, but we`ll just leave that alone.<br />
Let`s recap the five COUNTDOWN stories tonight, the ones we think you`ll be talking about tomorrow. No. 5, a scathing criticism of the current administration`s handling of al Qaeda and terrorism both before and after 9/11 from former counterterrorism coordinator Richard Clarke. The Bush administration denies the charges, saying Clarke is motivated by politics and by a desire to sell his new book on the subject. Four, a scandal brewing in Florida after a high school teacher clubs, or carves up really, two baby bunnies to death with shovel in front of her students, her ag class. She says it was the human thing to do. The authorities say it counts as two charges of animal cruelty. She may be fined. Three, the battle for the White House crossing party lines to some degree. Senator Chuck Hagel become the second Republican in as many weeks to disagree with the Bush-Kerry characterization of John Kerry as soft on defense. No. 2, the taped tale of the sniper suspect arrest. It takes 12 hour and 16 different phone call to police in Las Vegas before they are convinced the suspect was even in Sin City. And No. 1, Bigfoot exposed and here on COUNTDOWN. Yes, next you`ll be telling me we really didn`t go to the moon. That is COUNTDOWN. Thanks for being part of it. I`m Keith Olbermann. Good night and good luck. My feet, by the way, size 13 &frac12;. END <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4587385">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4587385</a><br />
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Excerpt from John Green's 1992 interview with Bob Gimlin: Green: There is of course, this widespread opinion that this was some kind of masquerade&hellip;having the film&hellip;of course there is a certain amount of blurring and a certain amount of under exposure of the creature itself. You can't see the face, for instance. You had a much better look at it than that, what was your impression?</p>

<p>Gimlin: My impression is that there is a creature and I don't feel<br />
it was a man in a suit. If it had been a man in a suit, I don't know how they would have gotten him back into that particular area. I have heard this story and thought about it many times. God! At one point with the film circulating all around and people criticizing, I was almost to the point of not being even sure myself. But I thought about it all these years and I'm quite sure it wasn't a man in a suit. I saw the face. I saw the expression on it's face. With all the muscles in the arms and legs, I don't know how it could be a man in a suit! Plus I never had anything to do with a man in a suit and 'if' Roger did, how would he know I wouldn't shoot it?? [slight hint of a smile on Gimlin's face] In my opinion, that creature was not a man in a suit.</p>

<p>Green: Could you see the muscles move when it walked?</p>

<p>Gimlin: Yes, I could see the muscles clearly and that was one of the deciding factors in my opinion that this was *no man* in a suit. The thighs, the buttocks, the arms and shoulders, you could see it move clearly underneath the hair.</p>

<p>Read Green's interview in full here:<br />
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A rather fun article:<br />
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By Greg Bolt for The Register-Guard, Eugene Oregon Scientist makes strides in search for bigfoot <a href="http://www.registerguard.com/news/2004/03/27/a1.bigfoot.0327.html">http://www.registerguard.com/news/2004/03/27/a1.bigfoot.0327.html</a><br />
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2004 John Green, Daniel Perez &amp; Rueben Steindorf will be on <a href="http://www.rense.com">http://www.rense.com</a> , a radio program featured on the Internet. 7-10 pm Pacific Time.<br />
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No report in yet from Don Keating's Ohio BF meeting...<br />
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Interesting witness sketches:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootforums.com/index.php?showtopic=4759">http://www.bigfootforums.com/index.php?showtopic=4759</a><br />
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Here is a fun bigfoot site to ponder:<br />
<a href="http://www.splinespider.com/BigfootBuilder.swf">http://www.splinespider.com/BigfootBuilder.swf</a><br />
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Discovery's \&quot;Hunting Hominids\&quot; website FYI <a href="http://exn.ca/hominids/home.cfm">http://exn.ca/hominids/home.cfm</a><br />
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Morris costume photo online<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/2yz7l">http://tinyurl.com/2yz7l</a><br />
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More amazing work with the Patterson film by M.K. Davis <a href="http://www.geocities.com/mkd1955bigfoot/pgchestmovement.html">http://www.geocities.com/mkd1955bigfoot/pgchestmovement.html</a><br />
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The dynamics of the Patterson creature's breasts, are illustrated here by M.K. Davis. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ythoa">http://tinyurl.com/ythoa</a><br />
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Did Neanderthals and humans mix? By Stephen Strauss The Globe and Mail - Saturday, April 3, 2004 - Page F10 <a href="http://tinyurl.com/2zhby">http://tinyurl.com/2zhby</a><br />
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The Aquatic Ape Hypothesis and later pre-history of Africa, revised 2004<br />
<a href="http://www.sondela.co.uk/Aqua/aquaindex.htm">http://www.sondela.co.uk/Aqua/aquaindex.htm</a><br />
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Abandon baby raised by Chimps<br />
<a href="http://news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,4136216^1702,00.html">http://news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,4136216^1702,00.html</a> Feral Children raised by animals page (the British Columbia Incident not<br />
mentioned in the listings):<br />
<a href="http://www.feralchildren.com/en/children.php?tp=0">http://www.feralchildren.com/en/children.php?tp=0</a> Feral Children website:<br />
<a href="http://www.feralchildren.com/en/index.php">http://www.feralchildren.com/en/index.php</a><br />
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Marine species: Off Topic but crypto in content&hellip;. <a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2004-04/06/content_1404449.htm">http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2004-04/06/content_1404449.htm</a><br />
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Sounds:<br />
It is a challenge to understand field researchers inability to differentiate bear sounds and behavior patterns from unknown primate sounds while in the field. The field operative is more apt to chance encounter bears, knowingly or unknowingly, at night than they are sasquatches. Bears in general are capable of producing a wide assortment of sounds and the whistling/hiss doesn't seem too far removed from accepted behavioral characteristics when alerted to a foreign scent. North American browns at times respond with a whistling sniff (Gerald Russell 1967). Surviving victims of bear assaults often report foul/ putrid odors associated with the attack; bears have a strong tendency to seek-out and eat carrion, which could account for the body stench and in part foul breath. Second to learning how to track, is one's ability to translate sounds. What made the sound, which animals/birds mimic and which inhabit the region? Understanding elk, bear, wolverine, civet cat, badgers, possum and predator feline behavior and their unique sounds is crucial to deciphering these animals from possible sasquatch noises. <a href="http://www.amazon.com">http://www.amazon.com</a> has new &amp; used books on bear attacks and behavior patterns I recommend Herrero's Bear Attacks. Also Dave Smith's paperback book titled: Don't get Eaten, the dangers of animals that charge or attack; \&quot;&hellip;Of fifty-three attacks in the 1990s, twenty-one people never knew what hit them, ...\&quot; There are other books, schooling yourself on behavior patterns of other animals is encouraged. You might find less expensive copies on <a href="http://www.abebooks.com">http://www.abebooks.com</a>   Peter Byrne taped an alleged bigfoot scream...very convincing sound. The problem was, after playing it, he commented it was taped at the Portland Zoo, and was a bear. Who would have believed it? Bottom line...unless you see a bigfoot actually vocalizing, best use a bit of caution in deciding you have a bigfoot noise...many animals make unusual noises in the woods... (specifically elk and wolverine). &hellip;and this from Ray Crowe's Track Record: Two hunters were attracted to the strange sight of a dead black bear in a tree near Coos Bay, Oregon. Investigating, they were chased away by a bigfoot with a nest at the base of the tree. A report from near La Grande, Oregon: A bigfoot was noted crossing a ravine with a small black bear romping like a pet dog nearby. In Montana, a bigfoot was reported to have attacked and killed a grizzly bear.<br />
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Fred Goebel in Sheboygan, Wisconsin writes: \&quot;In the March/April 2004 issue of Best Friends Magazine, on page 9, is an article about the Russian bigfoot that inhabits the Kirov Region forests. It mentions a forest ranger named Ivan Konovalov who has had encounters with the creatures. Doing a little research on Google, I came across this article from Pravda in January of this year:\&quot; Yeti from Russia's Vyatka 01/12/2004 09:52 -<br />
Moscow explorers discovered a wigwam of a creature unknown to science in the snow-covered forest<br />
Members of the Kosmopoisk association have returned from an expedition to Russia's Kirov Region where they searched for a bigfoot that allegedly lived in that region. Kosmopoisk leader Vadim Chernobrov says the expedition has discovered a den occupied by a mysterious giant and an underground passage dug obviously not by a human. Ivan Konovalov has been working as a forest warden for 30 years in the Kirov Region. At first, the man did not plan to stay in that region for long, however he had an important meeting in November 1985 and changed his mind. Ivan Konovalov tells about that meeting: \&quot;It was snowing on the day when I was walking along the fir wood and suddenly heard snap of twigs. I turned around and saw an awesome creature covered with dark hair that was much taller than me. It smelt strongly. The beast leant against a pine tree and started bending it down to the ground. The tree was rather thick, but it cracked under the creature's burden. Then the creature started breaking the tree against the knee. Its hands were as thick and long as its legs. Quite of a sudden, the creature felt something and turned its \&quot;face\&quot; to me. I saw two black eyes and the impression at the bottom of the eyes deeply impressed me. I still remember the look of the eyes. Then the creature flung the tree and quickly left. But I stood thunderstruck and could not move a finger.\&quot; After that awesome meeting the forest warden was anticipating another meeting with the bigfoot. However, the man did not doubt that it was a snowman. Ivan Konovalov thinks the creature unknown to science has some mysterious capabilities resembling hypnosis. It was only twice that he managed to come across the creature face to face. Another time Ivan Konovalov met with a she-yeti and a baby. They noticed the forest warden and ran deep into the forest emitting sounds resembling dog's barking. Hunter Vasily Kapustin tells that he has seen numerous footprints of a snowman, but came across the creature only once. A hairy creature attacked a young elk, shouldered it and directed toward the forest. When the yeti saw the hunter it was at first confused, then looked at the man with astonishment, emitted some indistinct sound and rushed into the deep forest. Vasily Kapustin felt as if he stood for 15 minutes and then went toward his village. But when he came home it turned out he had spent about four hours in the forest! He had a headache and felt as if he had a hangover. But the hunter was an abstainer. He made an effort to get back to the place where he came across the yeti and discovered the footprints of an enormous naked foot looking very much like a human foot, but wider and bigger in fact. The snow on the site was spotted with blood of the baby elk obviously. However, it was not clear how the creature managed to escape through the deep forest and broke no branches and left practically no traces. Vadim Chernobrov, the leader of the expedition tells that hunters are as a rule not talkative men; but they enjoy respect of the local population. Locals do believe that some strange forest creatures exist in fact. Those who have ever come across such creatures are treated as people's heroes there. The two hunters helped the expedition to search the place. Vadim<br />
Chernobrov tells that the group set up a tent camp in a big meadow. \&quot;I had many baits that were to help us catch a yeti. On the first night the group was really very tired and did not arrange the baits. The baits remained in my tent. The group put out the fire and appointed a man on duty for the night. When we woke up early in the morning we saw a torn side of my tent as if someone attempted to get inside of the tent. My rucksack stood half a meter away from the torn side of the tent. But the man on duty was on the top of a tall pine tree clutching at branches. The guy had a hatchet, and all branches were cut under his feet. It took us much effort to take him down from the tree. He was white from terror, his hands and legs were trembling and he could hardly speak. In two hours he started crying and said he wanted to go back home. His home was far from the tent camp, however the man was so terror-stricken that he would not stay there.\&quot; On the next nights, the group chose more experienced people to be on duty. But they did not see anything scary at all. Baits laid around the tent camp brought no success. However, when members of the expedition went deep into the forest in broad daylight they discovered strange things there: trees broken so neatly as if someone chopped firewood there and incisions on trees made either with teeth or with claws. It was only once that the expedition was actually rewarded for the persistence: the group discovered a den made of stems of trees in the middle of a forest clearing. The den of five square meters did not resemble people or animal's habitation. Vadim Chernobrov together with some members of the group walked around the den and<br />
then decided to get inside. The floor of the den was laid out with logs and rotten leaves, the<br />
walls were strong and did not let the cold wind pass through. There was nobody inside of the den. There was some construction covered with sticks in the middle of the \&quot;room\&quot;. Under the sticks, there was a hole of about one meter in diameter leading deep under the ground. The hole was highly likely very deep as a stone thrown down emitted no sound at all. The expedition decided it was an underground passage. However, the group had no special equipment to come down the passage. They just charted the site to get back to it later. The leader of the expedition says it is now important to gather many experts, biologists, zoologists and doctors to organize another expedition to the mysterious site in the Kirov Region. Alexey Rozanov, a correspondent member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Paleontology Institute says that yeti is one of the most mysterious puzzles of present-day science. Opinions still differ whether yeti exists or not. Some people believe there is no documented evidence proving existence of yeti; all photos and videos allegedly showing yeti are falsifications. Others say that yetis are in fact baboons, huge monkeys, and Himalayan bears about two meters tall. There is an opinion that yeti is an offshoot of the primates developing parallel to human beings. At the time when human brain and intellect developed, yeti acquired some extrasensory capabilities. Some researchers believe that people's hairy neighbors can not only hypnotize, but also levitate, become invisible or cure any diseases with a glance. There are even more fantastic hypotheses saying that yetis are wood-goblins, demons or some beings from the parallel world. Unfortunately, there is not single evidence proving any of the fantastic suggestions.<br />
Legends about yeti go back to the antiquity; it was mentioned for the first time about 4 thousand years ago, crypt-zoologist, doctor of biological science Alexander Bayanov tells. More information about yeti appears every year. Japan mountaineers left for the Himalayas in August 2002 to search for yeti; they got back from the expedition absolutely confident that yeti actually existed. The mountaineers brought about ten pictures of yeti footprints taken on the slopes of the Dhaulakhari mountain and told they had seen an apelike creature quickly running about the mountain slopes. There is evidence provided by an American mountain-skier who came across two hairy creatures when he descended from Everest. He says the creatures were neither animals nor humans. The meeting ended like any other story connected with yeti: the creatures suddenly disappeared. In two months, it was reported from Pakistan that a hairy creature near the settlement of Haripura attacked a 20-year- old native. The creature seized the guy's shoulder and scratched him, but when the<br />
native cried, the creature got scared and ran away. Doctors examined the guy's wounds, but could not say what the creature actually was. A hairy very tall creature was also once seen in Russia near the cities of St. Petersburg and Tomsk. A mummified paw of some ancient animal belonging to none of the known to science species was discovered in Russia's Altai Mountains. Vice-president of the Russian Association of Vet Anatomists Yury Malafeyev took an X-ray photograph of the paw and made a conclusion that it looked very much like a human hand, but covered with red fur and of a bigger size. Natalia Leskova<br />
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Missing link found in gene mutation?<br />
Weaker jaws spurred early humans' brain growth, scientists say <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4593822">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4593822</a><br />
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The Human Origins Program at the Smithsonian Institution <a href="http://www.mnh.si.edu/anthro/humanorigins/">http://www.mnh.si.edu/anthro/humanorigins/</a><br />
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\&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; by Robert Sullivan<br />
<a href="http://www.open-spaces.com/article-v1n3-sullivan.php">http://www.open-spaces.com/article-v1n3-sullivan.php</a><br />
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Oregon newspaper article courtesy Joe Beelart <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/westlinn.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/westlinn.htm</a><br />
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Don Keating's 16'th Annual Bigfoot Conference / EXPO Report <a href="http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiobigfoot/16thabcreview.html">http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiobigfoot/16thabcreview.html</a><br />
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A Trio of Vance Orchard Articles<br />
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On Dr. Michael Trachtengerts website are the results of intriguing investigation by Russian hominologists, Vadim Makarov and Dr. Trachtengerts concerning a picture of Caucasian Almasty. There is also a new article that shows a separate type of tracks (and feet) possibly from Himalayan Yetis of small kind. Enjoy his contribution to research.<br />
<a href="http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Almasty_e.htm">http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Almasty_e.htm</a> <a href="http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Tracht7_e.htm">http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Tracht7_e.htm</a><br />
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Science: Iowan says Bigfoot Born of Cabin Fever<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/desmoines2004.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/desmoines2004.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;The Making of Bigfoot,\&quot; A Review by John Green <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/long.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/long.htm</a><br />
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A story from Ontario, Canada<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/J_2004.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/J_2004.htm</a><br />
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The Greensburg Tribune Review<br />
<a href="http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_188725.html">http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_188725.html</a><br />
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K.J. from Burns, Oregon sends us this 1897 News article: The Burns Times-Herald in Harney County, Oregon Wednesday, March 31, 1897 Vol. IX No. 18<br />
\&quot;A trapper by the name of Powell who has been hunting and trapping on the Malheur River south of the Agency Valley this winter reports seeing a very strange animal roaming around in those parts. The Advocate says it is a biped of giant stature, being at least seven feet high, having long and massive arms that reach to its knees, while the whole body is covered with curly, glossy hair.\&quot;<br />
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The Humboldt Trading Post<br />
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Vicky Davis sent this one along: Bigfoot Killed in Tennessee?? <a href="http://groups.msn.com/NCBigfootInvestigations/general.msnw?">http://groups.msn.com/NCBigfootInvestigations/general.msnw?</a> action==get_message&amp;mview==0&amp;ID_Message=#&amp;LastModified=F7544837664946 3402<br />
If that link isn't click-able, try this: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/2ms4h">http://tinyurl.com/2ms4h</a><br />
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Could this be Bigfoot? Oklahoma (a repost for newies) <a href="http://www.tahlequahdailypress.com/articles/2004/03/03/news/top_stori">http://www.tahlequahdailypress.com/articles/2004/03/03/news/top_stori</a> es/aabigfoot.txt<br />
if that link isn't workable try this:<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/3xph5">http://tinyurl.com/3xph5</a><br />
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Field Report: On Thursday, March 25th, I was contacted by Tim Moore of Nehalem, Oregon. He informed me that he had read a report in the Tillamook Headlight Herald (THH) newspaper (a weekly periodical which comes out each Wednesday) which contained details which appeared to be consistent with a Bigfoot (BF) sighting. In the THH's \&quot;Public Safety\&quot; section (which lists State and local police and Sheriff activity from the prior week), the following report was printed...<br />
\&quot;March 18 - Caller reported seeing a 'big thing' on McCormick Loop 'possible human, but it had a lot of hair.' The 'thing' looked at the caller, then took off running. 'It was naked, really hairy...7' tall,' according to the caller.\&quot;<br />
I called the sheriff's office on Thursday, March 25th, to inquire if they had any additional information. A female deputy informed me that I was \&quot;wasting my time\&quot; as they had concluded that the caller \&quot;must have been either drunk or on drugs.\&quot; When I asked her whether they had came to that conclusion after actually meeting with the caller, she told me that they never even bothered to respond to the call. Although she admitted to knowing who the caller was, she refused to give me his name. Next, I contacted the THH business office and spoke with the office manager, Geoff Highfield, who informed me that he would check with the woman that collects the reports for the paper to see if she could shed any further light on the subject. I have yet to hear back from him.<br />
On Saturday morning, March 27th, I traveled to Tillamook to meet with Tim Moore who initially contacted me about the report in the THH. We met at the McDonalds Restaurant then traveled to the Tillamook County Sheriffs office to gather more information. We met with Deputy Irwin Gordon who was very open to us. I showed him a copy of the report from the THH to which he said that he had read the report but that was all he knew. He then dismissed himself to check with some other officers in the back room. He returned with two phone numbers. One was for the officer that originally took the call and the other was for the under sheriff (more on that in a minute). After he volunteered the phone numbers, he sat with us and began to tell us that, in the 1970's, he was a police Officer with The Dalles Police Department in the Columbia Gorge. He went on to say that, at that time, there was a gentleman who had set up a BF research center in The Dalles, but could not recall his name. I asked him if it may have been Peter Byrne, to which he replied, \&quot;Yes...that was his name!\&quot; He went on to say that he had met Peter on several occasions and, over time, began to believe in the creature's existence. In fact, he mentioned that on several occasions, he had heard strange sounds while on patrol which he wondered whether it may have been a BF. Before I left, I thanked him and I gave him my contact information and asked him to call me if they ever got another call like that. He said he would.<br />
We then proceeded to McCormick Loop to attempt to determine the most likely area the creature may have been. McCormick Loop is a two- mile long L-shaped loop that BI-passes Tillamook from Hwy 6 south to Hwy 101. It is situated in the midst of open pastureland supporting Tillamook's renowned dairy industry. As I reconnoitered the loop, there appeared to be one prime section of the loop that may have held some attraction to a BF and encourage it to risk exposure in the pastures. The east-west leg of the loop runs parallel with the Trask River about 200 meters distant. The Spring Chinook salmon run is in full swing right now and still holds a remnant run of winter steelhead. This stretch of the river is considered \&quot;tide water\&quot; which is slow brackish water where the salmon congregate to adjust from salt water to fresh water before spawning upstream. They are especially susceptible to capture and, for that reason, makes a tempting location for a hungry BF to visit. The river itself lends to a convenient avenue of egress as the banks are 10'-12' high on both sides...providing adequate concealment from all but those actually standing on the riverbanks. The Trask River meanders into the dense Coast Mountains less than two miles from McCormick Loop. Being around 7pm, the BF may have thought the darkness provided ample opportunity to ascend the banks for chance to survey the surrounding countryside. I believe that it may have been under this scenario that the local witness observed the creature in the field. As the report stated, \&quot;The 'thing' looked at the caller, then took off running.\&quot; This is typical BF behavior once they have been compromised. Today, March 30th, I contacted the Tillamook County Under sheriff, Terry Huntsman, and inquired if he was aware of the specific report. He said that he was but had nothing to add. He informed me that the caller was technically a juvenile and, for that reason, he could not disclose his name legally. I have considered placing an personal add in THH to see if the individual will come forward. In addition, Tim Moore shot a 10-minute interview with me wherein I detail my background and the current investigation (including contact information). Tim is going to see if he can get the local cable company to air the segment in hopes of eliciting some additional information. Unless and until the witness is comes forward, this investigation will have to be suspended. Beast Regards, Todd Neiss, Independent Researcher/Investigator - Portland, Oregon<br />
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More terminology for the collectors:<br />
Mono Careto<br />
Spain: Andalusian yeti, the Mono Careto (in Spanish: \&quot;monkey faced\&quot;;<br />
it is jargon, not very proper in Spanish), some sort of troll/gnome from the mountains that attacks the alpinists. It seems to be an exclusively local tradition from Granada, Spain stemming from some footprints found in Sierra Nevada. A nearly forgotten legend revived by tourist agencies. (Albaic&iacute;n) Recently however, another story surfaced in Spain in June of 1993: \&quot;A group of speleologists prepared to spend the night at the ruins of a church near Collada de Vallgrasa, in the Catalan Pyrenees Mountains of Spain. They heard strange noises resembling those of an enraged cat. When it came close to the church doorway, the speleologists saw a frightened shaggy creature, 1.5 meters (5 ft.) in height, flee from the building. The wild man or mono careto appeared again in the woods between Farga de Bebi&eacute; and Ripoll Gerona. \&quot; (Info Journal, Jean Roche)<br />
References:<br />
Albaic&iacute;n, Joaqu&iacute;n is a Kalo (Romani) writer-journalist born and settled in Spain. This reference was from his article, \&quot;The Man of Chitral\&quot; published by the Spain's leading Daily ABC on 29 Aug 2002. His article was a narrative referencing researcher Dr. Jordi Magraner's murder in Pakistan and Magraner's search for the barmanu. His knowledge of Spain's Basajaun in Basque Country and other Spanish folkloric creatures was most helpful, and so I pass it on to you. B.Short<br />
and<br />
Roche, Jean Homin Research, Valence, south of Lyon, France: born January 12, 1952, married, 2 children, working at France Telecom. Jean's interest in Bigfoot matter began with Heuvelmans reading and increased by discovering what is r&eacute;sum&eacute;d in <a href="http://perso.wanadoo.fr/daruc/deer.htm">http://perso.wanadoo.fr/daruc/deer.htm</a> Jean collects data; visited PNW in 2001 (visiting, Ray Crowe and Joe Beelart, and meeting some other persons). His main idea is r&eacute;sum&eacute;d in <a href="http://perso.wanadoo.fr/daruc/opinion.htm">http://perso.wanadoo.fr/daruc/opinion.htm</a><br />
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Ban Manas<br />
Van Manas<br />
India: Meaning \&quot;Forest Man\&quot; in languages derived from Sanskrit.<br />
Garwhal, Northern India. (Creighton)<br />
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Dev<br />
Deva<br />
Name widely used by Tadjik speaking people in Pamir Mountains, a landlocked mountainous republic in southeast central Asia north of Afghanistan (synonyms: Republic of Tajikistan, Tadzhik, Tadzhikistan, Tajik, and Tajikistan) and vicinity. Meaning in Tadjik language: Devil; Demon or unclean spirit. (Creighton)<br />
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Div<br />
Daove<br />
Iran: Ancient Persian folklore of an ancient evil hair covered god<br />
that the Persian warriors warred against. Translates to `ancient evil being&acute; (Creighton) See: Ghool Biabony<br />
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Dzehez-Tyrmak<br />
A term used for snowmen or the wild man in Pamir Mountains. (Creighton)<br />
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References:<br />
Creighton, Dr. Gordon W. M.A., F.R.A.I., F.R.G.S., Orientalist and retired diplomat and intelligence officer, MA (Hons.,), Cambridge. Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and the Royal Geographical Society. Educated: Lindisfarne College, Bishop's Stortford College, Cambridge University, and the Ecole Des Sciences Poitiques, Paris. In an extraordinarily varied and interesting life, he spent many years in diplomatic posts in China, Brazil, Belgium, and USA, and subsequently served for seven years as an Intelligence Officer in Whitehall. Thereafter was for some years engaged on work for the British Government in research on maps printed in oriental and other languages, at the Permanent Committee on Geographical Names, Royal Geographical Society in London. Fluent in knowledge of both Chinese and Russian had studied Tibetan, Mongolian and Sanskrit and was a reader of all the scripts in use in Central Asia and the Far East. From his childhood on a farm in Hertfordshire, his hobbies included ornithology and entomology. His greatest achievement is in the realm of human tongues, he studied, and has varying degrees of proficiency in, more than twenty-five languages, including Latin, Greek, Russian, German, Dutch, Anglo-Saxon, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Arabic, Hebrew, Chinese Cantonese, Chinese Mandarin, Japanese, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Mongolian, Burmese, and Shan, as well as the ancient Egyptian and Sumerian hieroglyphs, and the Mayan glyphs of Central America. His work is invaluable.<br />
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Here is a snowman game the kids might have fun with, kids phooey, I got a kick out of it ! <a href="http://350zx.com/~obso/pinguin.swf">http://350zx.com/~obso/pinguin.swf</a> Sent in from Cliff Barackman, I may have posted this before, but here it is again for the newbies on board. What was your score?<br />
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There is very little bigfoot news to relate in this newsletter, so I'll take this time to say more than 60 % of Internet traffic is sp*m; it is not surprising that people are turning to the science of big numbers for help. Many hope that Bayesian filters, based on algorithms that use probability to block unwanted messages, will stop this cyber-pestilence. This may decrease some of your sp*m flood but it also determines if newsletters are sp*m. This in part is the reason Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online subscribers are not receiving their newsletters. Please clear newsletter delivery on your spam filter or with your ISP, - especially AOL users. Also clear my email address at the same time: <a href="mailto:sierra@n2.net">sierra@n2.net</a> Of minor notation, I will be out of the country 3 weeks in May, BF news is slow but should it increase, there is someone here to generate a newsletter to keep you updated. Thanks, Bobbie Short<br />
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Another article about house fitter Yoshiteru Takahashi turned yeti hunter in Japan, this article is more of the same publication from fall 2003 and this one is in French: <a href="http://matin.qc.ca/divers.php?article=">http://matin.qc.ca/divers.php?article=</a> 040423121810 Other languages translate link here: <a href="http://babelfish.altavista.com">http://babelfish.altavista.com</a><br />
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Seattle Post Intelligencer article about Lillian Pitt's art work includes Eagle spirit and Stick Indians: <a href="http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/visualart/170070_lpitt22.html">http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/visualart/170070_lpitt22.html</a><br />
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Here is one for the books from the database: December 1975 -Near Great Falls Montana, two teenaged girls in the little town of Vaughn saw a 7 1/2-foot bigfoot twice as wide as a man.... One girl brought a .22 rifle from the house and examined the creature with the aid of the telescopic sight on it.... She fired the rifle once into the air, to scare the creature away, but it took no notice, so after a short time she fired again. This time the bigfoot fell down...[then] it stood up once more. This seemed to be the breaking point for the girls, who ran off. As they did so, one of them looked back and saw three or four similar creatures helping the first along towards the cover of some bushes. Their report came to the attention of Captain Keith Wolverton, a deputy sheriff for Cascade County.... The girl's genuine fright persuaded him of their truthfulness and the results of a voluntary polygraph (lie detector) test confirmed that both girls were telling the truth. &copy; Janet &amp; Colin Bord, The Bigfoot Casebook (Stackpole Books 1982: 123).<br />
Voluntary informant polygraphs ought to be part of each investigation even though an inconvenience&hellip;<br />
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Couldn't help but laugh at this news item: Yeti terrifies Pisteur (Tignes Scene, 20/03/04) It's been learned by our vigilant team of undercover journalists that half of the ski area was nearly closed last week on the discovery of a migrating family of alpine yetis near the Col de Ves. The shy animals, generally seen only once in a generation, were spotted by a pisteur as he responded to a call of nature. \&quot;I didn't know what to do. Of course I've heard of them, my grandfather used to try to scare us with stories about them when we were kids, but I never believed they actually existed\&quot;. Though vegetarian, the Alpine Yeti will respond with savagery if protecting its young. \&quot;I just remembered what Grandpa told me and stayed as still as I could, it was excruciatingly cold, and I developed cramp, but the creatures moved off after two hours\&quot;. Unfortunately the red-jacketed saver of lives not only got cramp, but frostbite in a very sensitive piece of his anatomy, as we go to press amputation is being considered. The pisteur, who prefers anonymity, said \&quot;the consequences have been awful, but I do feel privileged to have seen these beautiful beasts with my own eyes\&quot;. The national parks service declined to comment on the veracity of the man's story, though did counsel caution when off- piste skiing alone&hellip;(I believe the translation for `pisteur&acute; is tracker and `piste&acute; translates track, my French subscribers, est-il ce vrai ?) <a href="http://www.natives.co.uk/news/2004/04/14tign.htm">http://www.natives.co.uk/news/2004/04/14tign.htm</a><br />
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We posted several trail cameras websites before, back when they were listed under $200, not that I believe sasquatches necessarily follow trails, nevertheless here is the website again for the newbies on board&hellip;http://www.camtrakker.com/index.asp If you have a favorite site, pass the link on to us. Also, using keywords such as 'sasquatch bigfoot' without the quotes on <a href="http://www.ebay.com">http://www.ebay.com</a> will help you locate BF items at auction. For used books, try <a href="http://www.abebooks.com">http://www.abebooks.com</a> Other items can be found on <a href="http://www.half.com">http://www.half.com</a> and a few years back we listed 'skulls' and replicas etc but you can search keyword skulls on <a href="http://www.google.com">http://www.google.com</a> and get great results. New release CD's &amp; audio-video material at <a href="http://www.overstock.com">http://www.overstock.com</a><br />
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Remembering Ren&eacute; and this day:<br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/articles/clive.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/articles/clive.htm</a> Ren&eacute; Dahinden passed away 8:40pm April 18, 2001<br />
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The findings of Dr. Katerina Harvati, a paleoanthropologist at NY University suggest her research provided \&quot;the most concrete evidence to date that Neanderthals are indeed a separate species within the genus Homo.\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/skull2.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/skull2.htm</a><br />
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New books available in May 2004:<br />
Sasquatch, the Apes Among Us by John Green $36.95 new edition Read the full synopsis here:<br />
<a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/sasqua.htm">http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/sasqua.htm</a><br />
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Meet the Sasquatch by John Green, Chris Murphy and Tom Steenburgh boasts 485 photographs and illustrations $29.95 Read the full synopsis here:<br />
<a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/meesas.htm">http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/meesas.htm</a><br />
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In the Footsteps of the Russian Snowman (available now) Author: Bayanov, Dmitri 240 pages $19.95 <a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com">http://www.hancockhouse.com</a><br />
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The Best of Bigfoot/Sasquatch by John Green 16.95 <a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com">http://www.hancockhouse.com</a><br />
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In Search of Giants by Tom Steenburg 256 pages16.95 <a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com">http://www.hancockhouse.com</a>   (Available now)<br />
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Available now: Raincoast Sasquatch: Bigfoot, Sasquatch Evidence from Indian Lore by Robert Alley and The Locals: A Contemporary Investigation of the Bigfoot/Sasquatch Phenomenon by Thom Powell both books available on <a href="http://www.amazon.com">http://www.amazon.com</a><br />
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Strictly crypto-strange: Three Men Seeking Monsters : Six Weeks in Pursuit of Werewolves, Lake Monsters, Giant Cats, Ghostly Devil Dogs, and Ape-Men by Nick Redfern in Dallas Tx. <a href="http://www.nickredfern.com/three_men_seeking_monsters.htm">http://www.nickredfern.com/three_men_seeking_monsters.htm</a><br />
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Here are some interesting gif files highlighting facial dynamics of the Patterson creature. M.K.Davis Benton Ms. <a href="http://www.geocities.com/mkd1955bigfoot/facialdynamics.html?1082428390475">http://www.geocities.com/mkd1955bigfoot/facialdynamics.html?1082428390475</a> If that lengthy url isn't click-able try: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/2gyf3">http://tinyurl.com/2gyf3</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.geocities.com/mkd1955bigfoot/footbottom.html?1082147208531">http://www.geocities.com/mkd1955bigfoot/footbottom.html?1082147208531</a> This is the bottom of an alleged Sasquatch foot, from the Patterson- Gimlin film. There is good depth perception and outline definition. M.K.Davis , Benton Ms. <a href="mailto:mdcbbad@cableone.net">mdcbbad@cableone.net</a><br />
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Yahoos<br />
Jonathan Swift, \&quot;Gulliver's Travels\&quot;(1726) Part IV. A Voyage to the Country of the Houyhnhnms Chapter VIII. The Author relates several Particulars of the Yahoos<br />
\&quot;... They would approach as near as they durst, and imitate my Actions after the Manner of Monkeys... They are prodigiously nimble from their Infancy... I observed the young Animal's Flesh to smell very rank, and the Stink was somewhat between a Weasel and a Fox, but much more disagreeable. (...) They are strong and hardy, but of a cowardly Spirit. ... They dig up Roots, eat several Kinds of Herbs, and search about for Carrion, or sometimes catch Weasels and Luhimuhs (a Sort of wild Rat), which they greedily devour.<br />
          Nature hath taught them to dig deep Holes with their Nails on the Sides of a rising Ground, wherein they lie by themselves; only the Kennels of the Females are larger, sufficient to hold two or three Cubs.<br />
          They swim from their Infancy like Frogs, and are able to continue long under Water, where they often take Fish, which the Females carry home to their Young. And upon this Occasion I hope the Reader will pardon my relating an odd Adventure.<br />
            Being one Day abroad with my Protector the Sorrel Nag, and the Weather exceeding hot, I entreated him to let me bathe in a River that was near. He consented, and I immediately stripped myself stark naked, and went down softly into the Stream. It happened that a young Female Yahoo standing behind a Bank saw the whole Proceeding; and inflamed by Desire, as the Nag and I conjectured, came running with all Speed, and leaped into the Water within five Yards of the Place where I bathed. I was never in my Life so terribly frightened; the Nag was grazing at some Distance, not suspecting any Harm; she embraced me after a most fulsome Manner; I roared as loud as I could, and the Nag came galloping towards me, whereupon she quitted her Grasp, with the utmost Reluctancy, and leaped upon the opposite Bank, where she stood gazing and howling all the time I was putting on my Cloaths.<br />
              This was Matter of Diversion to my Master and his Family, as well as Mortification to my self. For now I could no longer deny that I was a real Yahoo, in every Limb and Feature, since the Females had a natural Propensity to me as one of their own Species. Neither was the Hair of this Brute of a Red Colour (which might have been some Excuse for an Appetite a little irregular) but black as a Sloe, and her Countenance did not make an Appearance altogether so hideous as the rest of the Kind; for I think, she could not be above Eleven Years old\&quot; (Oxford: Basil Blackwell:1941, pp.250,251).<br />
The incident in the river is described so realistically (minus the Nag, of course) that something similar might have happened to Swift himself or he must have heard about such incidents from witnesses in Ireland. In Russia, female Yahoos were called Rusalkas, and they were known to accost male peasants bathing in rivers and lakes. See Dmitri Bayanov, \&quot;In the Footsteps of the Russian Snowman\&quot;, pp.167-<br />
176. (Now available on <a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com">http://www.hancockhouse.com</a> ) \&quot;I was never in my Life so terribly frightened\&quot;, said Gulliver. \&quot;I have never felt such fear in my life\&quot;, said the great Russian writer Turgenev. Swift presents Yahoos as degraded humans. Turgenev thought that his \&quot;monster\&quot; (\&quot;like a female gorilla\&quot;) was \&quot;a madwoman\&quot;. Both were wrong. As human populations increased and homin decreased, an imbalance must have appeared between homin male and female numbers: males, as more adventurous and mobile, probably perished sooner than females. Hence incidents as described above. The name Yahoo is applied to homins in some countries of the former British Empire, and it is not clear whether it was coined by Swift and borrowed from his book or Swift himself borrowed the name from travelers and used in the book.<br />
&copy; Dmitri Bayanov, 2004, International Center of Hominology, Moscow Russia<br />
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Yowie<br />
Australian hairy biped called yowie is reported to be 2.16 meters (7 feet 1 inch tall) to 2.25m, hair Length: the bulk of sasquatch witnesses describe them as being covered with usually straight hair which is 'short' to 'medium' in length- perhaps 4 inches (10 centimetres) on average. (Cropper-Healy)<br />
The Chaing Mi and Mie Tie and Kiboornee, by their physical descriptions may be linked to the Yowie, as probable surviving Homo erectines, and this appears to be the identity of the Moeau, of New Zealand. (Gilroy) Other definitions I found during the search indicate the Moeau is much shorter, more orangutan-like.<br />
The difficulty with Aussie verbiage for hairy anthropomorphic beings is the translation from Aboriginal folklore into western culture. The Aborigines lived divided into thousands of diverse tribes long before the white man came to Australia. As with the early Native Americans, each tribe spoke different dialects (if not languages). Each tribe also followed a different set of spiritual beliefs often confusing the white man. In the aboriginal culture, there is often little or no separation between a spiritual and physical creature. Defining the yowie, yahoo etc became difficult because the different tribes could not point at one and say: \&quot;See that? We call it a yahoo or yowie.\&quot; It was done on description alone, then past on to the white man in the same way. (Grenfell)<br />
Depending on which area of Australia the Aboriginals lived and which tribe they belonged, they had many different names for the yowie including noocoonah, doolagahl, gooligah, quinken, thoolagal, yaroma, yahoo, jingera, jimbra, tjandara and many more. The name \&quot;Yowie\&quot; is in all probability an adaptation of the white man to the \&quot;close sounding\&quot; Aboriginal names \&quot;Yuuri\&quot; and \&quot;Yowri\&quot; commonly heard in the vicinity of New South Wales in early times. During the 1840's, white settlers were told by Port Phillip Aborigines that the yowie was a tall as a 'big one gum tree.' Folktales of the Yalanji people of Cape York, Turramulli, the giant quinken, longer legs, arms and the hands were equipped with sharp nails/claws; the neck almost non-existent.<br />
Reference:<br />
*Grenfell, Martin, Australian researcher, personal correspondence, December 2002<br />
*Cropper, Paul Noted Australian cryptozoologist, modern day yowie hunter, research writer, lecturer and co-author \&quot;Out of the Shadows: Mystery Animals of Australia.\&quot; Ironbark Publishing *Gilroy, Rex (Father of Australia's Yowie Research) 1995, \&quot;Mysterious Australia\&quot; first edition, Adventures Unlimited Press<br />
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Art Burkholtz sent these links along for your perusal: <a href="http://www.rense.com/general51/q.htm">http://www.rense.com/general51/q.htm</a><br />
<a href="http://www.rense.com/general50/rebut.htm">http://www.rense.com/general50/rebut.htm</a> <a href="http://www.rense.com/general51/deb.htm">http://www.rense.com/general51/deb.htm</a><br />
<a href="http://www.rense.com/general50/monk.htm">http://www.rense.com/general50/monk.htm</a><br />
<a href="http://www.rense.com/general50/kr.htm">http://www.rense.com/general50/kr.htm</a><br />
<a href="http://www.rense.com/RenseInterviews.html">http://www.rense.com/RenseInterviews.html</a> <a href="http://www.rense.com/general50/statement.htm">http://www.rense.com/general50/statement.htm</a><br />
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32 year old report sent in from Inyo County, CA <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/inyo.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/inyo.htm</a><br />
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Continued interest in the Kennewick Man<br />
Court Won't Bar Scientists From Studying 9,000-Year-Old Man <a href="http://www.nbc11.com/morenews/3020288/detail.html">http://www.nbc11.com/morenews/3020288/detail.html</a><br />
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OLN Television Channel: Mysterious Encounters &ndash; May 9th check listings for time. \&quot;Florida Skunk Ape\&quot; Oregon investigator Autumn Williams journeys to Florida to investigate reports of an unknown creature called the skunk ape.<br />
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Bigfoot researchers and hoaxers add to NW lore <a href="http://www.katu.com/team2/story.asp?ID=67036">http://www.katu.com/team2/story.asp?ID=67036</a> Katu.com, Oregon Bigfoot is the stuff legends are made of but facts behind the creature are beginning to fizzle.<br />
In 1967 a hairy two-legged ape-man ...<br />
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Patterson Bigfoot film uncovered - Katu.com, Oregon <a href="http://www.katu.com/team2/story.asp?ID=66988">http://www.katu.com/team2/story.asp?ID=66988</a> A Washington man tells KATU he is the one wearing an ape suit in a famous big foot film. In part two of Ed Teachout's investigation ...<br />
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Famous Bigfoot videos revealed as long held lie <a href="http://www.katu.com/news/story.asp?ID=66977">http://www.katu.com/news/story.asp?ID=66977</a> Katu.com, Oregon Many people have seen the pictures of Bigfoot before, but after this story you may look at a famous Bigfoot video in a whole new light. ...<br />
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Bigfoot, is he real?<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/3dlks">http://tinyurl.com/3dlks</a><br />
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If that isn't enough to decipher, read John Green's review of Greg Long's book here:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/long.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/long.htm</a><br />
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Excellent sasquatch art work worth waiting for the download <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3dlks">http://tinyurl.com/3dlks</a> - original link: <a href="http://p069.ezboard.com/fthemonsterlabfrm2.showMessage?">http://p069.ezboard.com/fthemonsterlabfrm2.showMessage?</a> topicID=1402.topic<br />
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Excellent Australian database of sightings <a href="http://www.theaustralianyowieresearchcenter.com/Yowies_australian_his">http://www.theaustralianyowieresearchcenter.com/Yowies_australian_his</a> tory_1900s.html<br />
If that link is too long and not click able, try this one: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/322ak">http://tinyurl.com/322ak</a><br />
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\&quot;Looking for Bigfoot\&quot; By Vincent Lizee, The Peak <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/thepeak.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/thepeak.htm</a><br />
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The Oregonian 2002 an article I overlooked is now uploaded... <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/oregonian2002.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/oregonian2002.htm</a><br />
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Another overlooked article: Castle Rock, WA bigfoot in the Valley Bugler Online: <a href="http://www.valleybugler.com">http://www.valleybugler.com</a><br />
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Bigfoot sighting: a strange encounter<br />
<a href="http://www.allsands.com/Religious/NewAge/bigfootsighting_sjb_gn.htm">http://www.allsands.com/Religious/NewAge/bigfootsighting_sjb_gn.htm</a><br />
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Bigfoot hotline, a nation-wide, all 50 states, including all provinces in Canada, Toll-Free Hotline, at no cost to the caller...or eyewitness, etc.<br />
<a href="http://www.humboldttradingpost.com/detail.asp?post_id=100209">http://www.humboldttradingpost.com/detail.asp?post_id=100209</a><br />
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April 26, 2004 -Major blunder by Dan Hays in Statesman Journal, scroll down:<br />
\&quot; Recently, some of Patterson's relatives announced that he faked the film.\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://news.statesmanjournal.com/article.cfm?i=79202">http://news.statesmanjournal.com/article.cfm?i=79202</a><br />
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Cryptokeeper website - <a href="http://www.cryptokeeper.com">http://www.cryptokeeper.com</a> Notice: Southern Crypto Conference June 26th, 2004 in Conroe, Texas. Bob Gimlin is scheduled to be the Keynote Speaker ! Mark your calendars&hellip;.<br />
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Left-handedness common in Ice Age<br />
<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3485967.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3485967.stm</a><br />
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Earliest Fire Sheds Light on Hominids<br />
Ancient hearths unveiled as nearly 800 millennia old. 30 April 2004<br />
<a href="http://info.nature.com/cgi-bin24/DM/y/eOsQ0BhgsC0C30MF50At">http://info.nature.com/cgi-bin24/DM/y/eOsQ0BhgsC0C30MF50At</a><br />
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Hidden creatures revealed &ndash; &copy; Winston Salem Journal - North Carolina By Tim Clodfelter, June 3   <a href="http://tinyurl.com/2lkbl">http://tinyurl.com/2lkbl</a><br />
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North Dakota official marks 'Bigfoot' reports on map March 3, 2004 NEW TOWN, North Dakota - Several people on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation have reported seeing a Bigfoot-type creature in recent weeks. Paul Danks, natural resources administrator for the Three Affiliated Tribes, said he has marked the sites of reports on a map in his office. Tribal spokeswoman Glenda Embry said reported sightings have come in both the New Town and Mandaree areas. ''People south of New Town said they'd seen basically, I guess. . . Bigfoot,'' Danks said. Tribal officials said they took pictures of tracks, but found nothing conclusive. It is not the first reported sighting of a mysterious big creature in North Dakota. In 1962, a hunter reported that he was stalked by a great ape just outside a mobile home park in Minot. Copyright Aberdeen American News/SD,Mar 4.04<br />
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May 26, 2004: Jordi Magraner: Slain Spaniard's family leaves without body Peshawar, Pakistan: The family of a Spanish researcher, murdered two years ago and buried in Chitral, returned home empty- handed this week after failing to convince local elders to let them exhume his body, police said on Tuesday. Jordi Magraner, who lived for more than 10 years in the Chitral researching a rumored Yeti- like creature known locally as \&quot;Ice Man\&quot;, was found murdered in his cottage in 2002, his throat slit. The local Kalash tribe buried the 35-year-old according to their traditional funeral rites. But when Magraner's siblings traveled to Chitral from Spain earlier this month to retrieve his body, Kalash elders said that exhumation would violate their beliefs. \&quot;The brothers and sisters of Jordi Magraner came from Spain three days ago to take his body for burial in Spain but the elders of Kalash people opposed it,\&quot; Chitral police chief Muhammad Saeed Khan told AFP. Kalash elders told Magraner's family that he had embraced their religion and stated in his will that he should be buried according to Kalash customs in Bombourete valley near Chitral. \&quot;Magraner's family members did not press for the exhumation of his body but asked for his belongings which were handed over to them by the locals.\&quot; Police suspect Magraner was murdered by one of his servants, who fled the area and have never been captured. Kalash villagers held a three-day funeral ceremony for Magraner. Police at the time said that they received a fax from his brother asking that funeral rites be performed by Magraner's local friends, as the researcher had requested in his will. However the brother, who gave his first name as Andres, told AFP in France that the family wanted his remains sent home. - --- (Note, I'm sure the newspaper meant to say barmanou, or Pakistani wildman instead of \&quot;Ice-man\&quot;)<br />
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Bigfoot Researchers follow up on North Dakota Sightings <a href="http://www.100megsfree4.com/farshores/c04bfbc1.htm">http://www.100megsfree4.com/farshores/c04bfbc1.htm</a><br />
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More facial enhancements of the PGF creature by M.K.Davis <a href="http://www.geocities.com/mkd1955bigfoot/fullgrin.html?1085431206031">http://www.geocities.com/mkd1955bigfoot/fullgrin.html?1085431206031</a><br />
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Historical stories and reports:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/history.html">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/history.html</a><br />
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Older other country reports:<br />
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Tennessee Coy Farm Bigfoot photographs?<br />
Have footprint casts been sent to Chilcutt and dermals found consistent with other unknown primate casts from this region, or any region in the State of Tennessee? <a href="http://www.angelfire.com/tn3/smoky_mtn_bigfoot/photopg7.html">http://www.angelfire.com/tn3/smoky_mtn_bigfoot/photopg7.html</a> <a href="http://www.angelfire.com/tn3/smoky_mtn_bigfoot/photogm8.html">http://www.angelfire.com/tn3/smoky_mtn_bigfoot/photogm8.html</a> and while we're on the subject, - - Dallas Gilbert's photos are along that same genre and located here: <a href="http://www.angelfire.com/co4/OBSC/page44.html">http://www.angelfire.com/co4/OBSC/page44.html</a><br />
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Jean Roche's webpage re: \&quot;Train Hits Sasquatch,\&quot; older report <a href="http://perso.wanadoo.fr/daruc/white4.htm">http://perso.wanadoo.fr/daruc/white4.htm</a> and Jean's front page: YETI, BIGFOOT, YOWIE, YEREN, BARMANU, ETC <a href="http://perso.wanadoo.fr/daruc/indexa.htm">http://perso.wanadoo.fr/daruc/indexa.htm</a><br />
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Bigfoot Burial Ground Identified In Ohio? <a href="http://www.rense.com/ufo3/bigf.htm">http://www.rense.com/ufo3/bigf.htm</a><br />
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In the terminology department, here are a few not yet posted here: (variations on spelling)<br />
Abnuaaya<br />
Abnauayu<br />
Abnauaya<br />
In Abkhazia, Western Caucasus, relict hominoids are called abnauayu rife with rich history dating back to the 1400's. While collecting reports in 1962, zoologist Professor Alexander Mashkovtsev, a Russian colleague of Boris Porshnev, heard and studied the story of Zana. Subsequently, Porshnev took over where his late companion left off. (Igor Bourtsev, Dmitri Bayanov, M. Trachtengerts &amp; Vadim Makarov). Information on Zana can be searched for on the Internet using keywords \&quot;The Story of Zana,\&quot; information is borrowed from Porshnev's work \&quot;The Struggle for Troglodytes.\&quot; Briefly, Zana was a female abnauayu who had been caught and tamed and who lived and died within the memory of a number of people still alive at the time the research was being done. She was buried near the village of Tkhina in the Ochamchiri District of Abkhazia in the 1880s or 1890s. (Igor Bourtsev) The term abnauayu is also spelled Ab'now-Aju in Makarov's book, \&quot;Atlas\&quot; p.8, meaning the woman-bear. The story of Zana can be found here: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/creatures/zana2.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/creatures/zana2.htm</a> and <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/truefrontier.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/truefrontier.htm</a> and mentioned in this article:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/argosy71.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/argosy71.htm</a> The story of Zana is also published in Dmitri Bayanov's book, available in English through him or <a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com">http://www.hancockhouse.com</a><br />
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Almasti<br />
Almasy<br />
Almasty<br />
Almas'ty (variations in spelling)<br />
Northeastern Russia: Kabardian language term in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia; the word Almas'ty translates `dirty, unclean bad man. (Vadim Makarov&acute;s \&quot;Atlas\&quot; p 8 - translated by Trachtengerts). The adult almasty, it is said, stands roughly 2 metres (6.5 feet) high. Their arms reach down to their knees, their legs are short and their dark-skinned bodies are covered with coarse, long, reddish-brown hair. The female almasty have long, narrow breasts, which they sometimes throw over their shoulders. Locals say they are nomadic and nocturnal, sleeping by day in caves, stables, abandoned huts or nests made from broken branches in trees. (Copper)<br />
It has a small egg-shaped head and a sloping Neanderthal-like brow, massive protruding lower jaw, reddish slit eyes and big teeth. It walks with a stoop and the hands reach to the knees. Extensive expeditions have been launched in Pamirs and the Caucasus Mountains in the past without success. (Kesar Lall)<br />
\&quot;Almasti appears to be a term used for all unknown hominids in the Soviet Union. The adult almasty are described as being at least 5 ft tall, shy, and hairy with prominent eyebrow ridges, a receding chin and a jaw that protrudes out. These hirsute creatures resemble a Neanderthal-like man reported to live in the Caucasus Mountains in the Republic of Kazakhstan, central Asia.\&quot; (Krantz)<br />
In the Caucasus Mountain village of Kurkujm, 67-year-old Koumykov Feitsa described the almasty he saw in his youth during the 1930s. Rural people of the Caucasus have known about such man-like, hair- covered creatures through the ages; it is known by many other names. Feitsa was only one of more than 500 witnesses in the Caucasus who have been interviewed by a French-Russian woman researcher named Dr. Marie-Jeanne Koffmann. (BBC Wildlife, 1993)<br />
Additional indigenous people terminology in the database for these beings depend, - of course, on the particular region: Wind-Man, Abnuaaya, Bekk- Bok, Biabin-Guli, Gul-Biavan, Guli-Avan, Golub- Yavan, Kaptar, Kra-Dhan, Ksy-Giik or Ksy Gyik, Mirygdy, Mulen, Quidili and Voita. (Creighton) Meanings and anecdotes can be obtained from the database on request.<br />
In John Green's \&quot;Sasquatch, the Apes Among Us\&quot; pg 141, he used terms spelled amasti and albasti.<br />
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A'gach-Ki'shi<br />
Republic of Karachay, a Karachai term used in the Russian Caucasus; Translation, the man from woods with stone axe (Trachtengerts). and<br />
Arsurty<br />
As'jurti<br />
Chuvashia, Russia - Chuvashian `the half-man,&acute; &ndash; `the wild beast&acute; (An addition from Dmitri Yurevich Bayanov&acute;s \&quot;Leshy.\&quot; (Translated courtesy Dr. Michael Trachtengerts)<br />
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For your amusement and those newbies on board who missed this: <a href="http://dir.salon.com/mwt/feature/2001/06/08/scarlet_b/index.html?sid=33956">http://dir.salon.com/mwt/feature/2001/06/08/scarlet_b/index.html?sid=33956</a> \&quot;Bigfoot ruined my sex life\&quot; by Kyle Mizokami - My lifelong fling with a mythical, hairy primate has stomped on my dating prospects.. . . and<br />
\&quot;Tracking the Bigfoot trackers\&quot; - They're dedicated, they're picky and they're an endangered species. By Phil Busse <a href="http://archive.salon.com/people/feature/2001/06/08/bigfoot">http://archive.salon.com/people/feature/2001/06/08/bigfoot</a><br />
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Ending this morning on Ebay: &hellip;going going - - one about gone&hellip;.. GIGANTIC 9' Sasquatch Wood Carving by Pete Ryan <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;category=U3&amp;item=A53771119&amp;rd==1">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;category=U3&amp;item=A53771119&amp;rd==1</a><br />
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Huge 14' TOTEM POLE Wood Carving by Pete Ryan <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;category=U3&amp;item=A53771123">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;category=U3&amp;item=A53771123</a><br />
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INDIAN CHIEF, 8-1/2' Wood Carving by Pete Ryan <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;category=U3&amp;item=A53771125">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;category=U3&amp;item=A53771125</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.everyweek.com/News/News.asp?no=@78">http://www.everyweek.com/News/News.asp?no=@78</a> \&quot;Skeletal Remains\&quot;. . . \&quot;Though really, he says, you'd be surprised at some of the conclusions people leap to when they find bones in the woods. He chuckles as he hefts the fibrous dome of a caribou skull&mdash;the person who brought it in was sure it belonged to a sasquatch. A disappointingly small sasquatch, to be sure, but such is the intrigue of finding bones. The temptation to read too much into them can be great.\&quot;<br />
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And on the \&quot;totally off-topic\&quot; corner of this newsletter, bird watchers and youngsters might enjoy the \&quot;birth to flight\&quot; series of hummingbird photographs uploaded here: <a href="http://community-2.webtv.net/hotmail.com/verle33/HummingBirdNest">http://community-2.webtv.net/hotmail.com/verle33/HummingBirdNest</a><br />
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A really big foot story<br />
Vancouver Sun - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Carrying a thick black binder, which contains the draft of his book on the history of the Sasquatch, the 63-year-old retired BC Tel employee is all business as ...http://tinyurl.com/38hbg or original url....<br />
<a href="http://www.canada.com/vancouver/story.html?id=^cd6fa0-79da-43f6-">http://www.canada.com/vancouver/story.html?id=^cd6fa0-79da-43f6-</a> 826f-72f0e772f7fa<br />
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USU sessions range from Bigfoot to straw biofuel Salt Lake Tribune - Salt Lake City, Utah USA ... Bigfoot or Sasquatch -- also known as the abominable snowman -- is thought to be a mammoth humanlike, fur-covered primate whose legend outweighs the evidence ...<br />
<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/2004/Jun/06222004/tuesday/177654.asp">http://www.sltrib.com/2004/Jun/06222004/tuesday/177654.asp</a><br />
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Bigfoot lives! Well, maybe... June 21 200 By Jim Phillips, Athens NEWS Senior Writer <a href="http://www.athensnews.com/issue/article.php3?story_id=138">http://www.athensnews.com/issue/article.php3?story_id=138</a><br />
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EXPLORER'S hunt for Yeti<br />
Manchester Evening News - Manchester, England, UK ... Adam, from Bramhall, and his colleague, from Newcastle upon Tyne, made their amazing discovery while searching for the mythical orang-pendek - <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3btc4">http://tinyurl.com/3btc4</a> or original url&hellip;&hellip;<br />
<a href="http://www.manchesteronline.co.uk/news/s/119/119385_">http://www.manchesteronline.co.uk/news/s/119/119385_</a> explorers_hunt_for_yeti.html<br />
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I believe I ran California's Bigfoot Cave page back in 2001 or in a subsequent newsletter; occasionally when a reader reminds me or the occasion arises, I will rerun old links. This one is well worth the read.<br />
<a href="http://www.unexplainedearth.com/bigfoot_cave.php">http://www.unexplainedearth.com/bigfoot_cave.php</a><br />
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Yukon villagers believe they saw Bigfoot - Whitehorse, Yukon Wednesday, Jun 9, 2004 Potential passenger a Sasquatch, pair say - By Chuck Tobin Canadian Press - Whitehorse &mdash; Whatever two Teslin residents saw in the early morning mist, conservation officer Dave Bakica knows it shook them up. Marion Sheldon and Gus Jules were traveling out of town along the Alaska Highway on an ATV, some time after 1 a.m. last Sunday when they passed what resembled a person standing on the side of the highway. Thinking it was a local from their small community who might be in need of a ride, they turned around and headed back, Mr. Bakica explained in an interview Tuesday, recalling his conservation with the pair. As the two lifelong Teslin residents and members of the Teslin Tlingit Council approached to within six meters, they noticed the figure was covered in hair, but standing upright the entire time. Though the northern natural light was dusky at that time of the morning, Mr. Jules told Mr. Bakica he saw what he believed to be flesh tones hidden beneath a mat of hair. \&quot;I have no doubt they saw something, and are convinced it was not a bear or anything in the ordinary,\&quot; the conservation officer said. \&quot;They are convinced this was something out of the ordinary.... And they are pretty shook up over it.\&quot; Ms. Sheldon and Mr. Jules were unavailable for comment.<br />
Mr. Bakica said Mr. Jules is an experience hunter. He described the figure as standing about seven feet tall, but hunched over. They could see it was not a person. The dark-haired figure departed, taking two or three steps to cross the Alaska Highway. Mr. Bakica, who has been checking out the story, said ground conditions, mixed with a few rainfalls, made it impossible to pick up an remnants of definitive tracks, and there was no hair on branches or the like to be found. As well, he said by the time he'd talked to Ms. Sheldon last and went to the scene Monday morning, half the town had been out to the site to have a look for themselves. \&quot;I have no doubt in my mind that they believe what they saw was a Sasquatch,\&quot; said Mr. Bakica. \&quot;Whether it was or not, I do not know. Just because you can't prove something was there, does not mean it was not there.\&quot; In April 1991, three Pelly Crossing residents reported seeing a Sasquatch while driving between Pelly and Stewart Crossing. The creature fled back into the woods as the vehicle passed, but the three took pictures of what they claimed were footprints measuring 37.5 centimetres long in the melting snow.<br />
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. . .Additional articles, all of these general repeats of the same event:<br />
<a href="http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/CalgarySun/News/2004/06/10/493038.html">http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/CalgarySun/News/2004/06/10/493038.html</a> <a href="http://north.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/View?filename==yuk-">http://north.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/View?filename==yuk-</a> teslinbigfoot07062004<br />
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More terminology for the collectors&hellip;&hellip;<br />
Sogpa<br />
Sogpah<br />
Himalayas specifically in the north of India; a term used in Darjeeling, India (Ley)<br />
An Italian named Tombazi, who was an official photographer on a Himalayan expedition to Mount Kabru described the sogpa saying: \&quot; it was smallish, walked upright, was naked but for a thick covering of hair, and had a light mane; it was grubbing up roots with a heavy curved stick. \&quot; He watched the little sogpa through a field glass for several minutes until it disappeared into some thick scrub. Tombazi crossed the valley to search for it and found its tracks. They were humanoid but only 6 inches long and they showed widely splayed toes. The hair is long, yellowish-brown even on their faces. They live high above the snowline, descending to the meadows and forests of the Phalut Valley in extremely cold weather. They leave tracks in snow with a stride of 18 inches to two feet but they appear to progress on the knees and shins on steep places so that their footprints which are six inches wide and very splayed seem to be turned backward. (This description is not consistent with yeti portrayals but recalls some characteristics of the South Pacific orang pendek or the batutut&hellip;interesting.) See Jungli Admi *Jungli Admi<br />
Nepalese terminology for the little sogpah. H.J. Elwes, a Fellow of the Royal Society sent a transmission to the Zoological Society of London at the behest of J. R. P. Gent, a Forestry Officer stationed near Darjeeling, India who had observed high above the tree line some humanoid creatures that were known to the local inhabitants as Jungli Admi or Sogpa. (Royal Society Archives)<br />
More terminology:<br />
Kaki Besar, a term used by Malaysian people for Bigfoot-like creature.<br />
Reports of massive hairy creatures in the Malayan jungle vary from the usual reported height of 7 to 8 feet tall to an astounding if not exaggerated 25-foot tall giant ape. The latter is probably more related to island folklore. See Sakai<br />
* Sakai<br />
Malaysian large upright walking hairy creatures that are usually seen in a family group, the sight of them sends terror through native inhabitants. (Watanabi) Similar in description to the kapre of the Philippines and waray waray of Eastern Samar. Allegedly seen with more frequency in the Malays than they are in the Philippines. and a final bit of terminology for this newsletter is: Llyan --The Orang Asli people use the term llyan for a small hair covered creature, which translates from the Aslian language as `tiny peoples who live in the jungles.&acute; Slave raids into Orang Asli settlements were not an uncommon feature in the 18th and 19th centuries. The slave-raiders were mainly Malays and Bataks, who considered the Orang Asli as &acute;kafirs&acute;, &acute;non-humans&acute;, &acute;savages&acute; and &acute;jungle-beasts&acute; but they are indeed people of the Senoi and Negrito groups. These jungle people have a historical link with the indigenous peoples in the Philippines, Burma, Thailand and Indo-China. The Llyan are well known to them as just another inhabitant of the rain forest. Interestingly, the description is not unlike the Sumatran orang pendek or the batutut of Borneo.<br />
and finally these terms:<br />
Shampe<br />
Choctaw Indians of Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Alabama; (famous for their \&quot;code talkers\&quot;). The shampes make a whistling noise as it stalks through the forest. Folklore tells us that its scent was so terrible, that many people have died from his odor. While it looks like a gigantic form of Choctaw, it smelled like a skunk. Some of them are hairy like an ape while others are hairless. The Choctaws won't live in an area where a shampe will live or has been spotted.<br />
and The Cowman of Copalis Beach<br />
Grays County, Washington - a 1960 tale of a sasquatch enchanted with a young boy, shot by the boy's mother. The story goes on that an accompanying sasquatch or perhaps the wounded one trashed their house. Told third hand, it is one of the more interesting stories out of that era and area. If you have time, it's approx eleven pages in length.....worth the read? I don't know, but a fun read. <a href="http://www.bigfootforums.com/index.php?showtopic=U30">http://www.bigfootforums.com/index.php?showtopic=U30</a><br />
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Chapters from Ivan Sanderson's \&quot;Things\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/chapters.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/chapters.htm</a><br />
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To follow this soap box oration is an article typical of how the media paraphrases or misquotes statements, which is the main reason I refuse to cooperate with the general media.<br />
To state my position clearly, veteran investigators in Florida unanimously have articulated to me that their research indicates that no footprints have been cast in Florida in the last ten to fifteen years, that is, ---footprints with *details consistent* with those, which have been examined by forensic print experts. No hairs, no corroborating witnesses, no photographs, no footprints cast out of Florida, in plain English, no recent evidence of a viable breeding population of sasquatch-like creatures in Florida; swamp ape, swamp monkey or skunk apes if you prefer. Most concur reports examined closely are, in the end, cases of mistaken identity or wishful thinking by passionate believers or wannabee-believers. There are several photos of a costumed man in a suit hoaxed, however. It is unfortunate in this internet age that what cannot be explained is often confirmed as a sasquatch report. I firmly believe that given the rapid encroachment of humans, there is little `supportive feeding habitat&acute; left to confirm the living numbers of skunk apes or sasquatches in populated Florida regions. That isn&acute;t to state that there weren&acute;t skunk ape footprints cast years ago, only my opinion `currently&acute; there isn&acute;t. Show me current evidence consistent with that which has been examined by such men as forensic print specialists and we&acute;ll be happy to probe further.<br />
It is hard to ignore those excellent reports out of Florida before the advent of the Internet. I acknowledge that the Internet has generated superb information but regrettably it has also generated copycat reports from black-belt impostors with lively figments of the imagination, some who are unable to maintain consistent testimony or duplicate that which they claim. I've said many times, `be careful what you read in publication,&acute; - it isn&acute;t always factual, much of it is exaggeration, half-truths and often the paraphrased opinion of an author bent on making the reading more interesting. I have noticed lately some of those one man opinions are discourses from writers who never get out from behind their computers yet are associated with hands-on information because they&acute;re only talent is born out of their ability to paraphrase the work of other researchers who do quality fieldwork.<br />
I would like some feedback.<br />
What Eastern state investigators have cast tracks (in recent years) - just footprints showing the *fine points we know to be consistent<br />
with previously examined tracks* by knowledgeable track professionals? I would seriously like some feedback from those of you who have cast such footprints in the Eastern seaboard and email me a photographs and particulars from print specialists.<br />
Please, no more \&quot;I heard crashing sounds\&quot; or \&quot;I think I'm being watched\&quot; or \&quot;I smelled something weird\&quot; - - 21st Century research requires evidence, not feelings or psychological judgments that may or may not be attributed to some other observable fact, fantasy or fear-filled idea. The focus should be on producing tangible evidence examined by primate print professionals. \&quot;Sasquatch research is not a belief system but an ongoing investigation.\&quot; Thanks, Bobbie Short, <a href="mailto:sierra@n2.net">sierra@n2.net</a><br />
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Having said all the above, here is the article that triggered my soapbox oration, &lt;g&gt; Florida Today - Jun 3, 11:33 PM -\&quot;Hairy skunk ape seems to have escaped extinction\&quot; <a href="http://www.floridatoday.com/!NEWSROOM/columnstoryL604BILLY.htm">http://www.floridatoday.com/!NEWSROOM/columnstoryL604BILLY.htm</a><br />
Postscript: Shaawanoki is ancient verbiage used in what is now<br />
Florida by the Seminole Indians who spoke in the Mikasuki language. It means swamp ape or skunk ape, so there is a history there. Much of Florida's names and places are rooted in Seminole, Muscogee and Creek Indian words. Seminole means the runaways.<br />
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Another Bigfoot book due out in October 2004, here are some early reviews: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/daegling.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/daegling.htm</a><br />
\&quot;Bigfoot Exposed: An Anthropologist Examines America's Enduring Legend\&quot; By David J. Daegling, (University of Florida) -- AltaMira Press His book can be ordered here: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/2mheg">http://tinyurl.com/2mheg</a><br />
&hellip;and from ARCHAEOLOGY July-August 2004<br />
Photo and much more about Daegling:<br />
<a href="http://www.archaeology.org/0407/etc/conversations.html">http://www.archaeology.org/0407/etc/conversations.html</a><br />
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Items Off Topic but interesting...<br />
New findings throw limelight on Peking Man site <a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2004-06/23/content_1543328.htm">http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2004-06/23/content_1543328.htm</a><br />
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Idaho &amp; Wyoming readers may be interested: <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/Central/06/08/dogs.poisoned.ap/index.html">http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/Central/06/08/dogs.poisoned.ap/index.html</a><br />
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PERFECT PTEROSAUR FOUND IN FOSSIL EGG &ndash; June 10, 2004 Find sheds light on prehistoric flying reptiles. <a href="http://info.nature.com/cgi-bin24/DM/y/ePN60BhgsC0C30N6O0A2">http://info.nature.com/cgi-bin24/DM/y/ePN60BhgsC0C30N6O0A2</a><br />
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From my own hometown SignOnSanDiego newpaper online: Fossils in the flesh -- Putting a face and form to early humans is both science and art: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ys6d7">http://tinyurl.com/ys6d7</a> or original url....<br />
<a href="http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/science/20040623-9999-">http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/science/20040623-9999-</a> 1c23hominid.html<br />
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From Moscow, Dr. Michael Trachtengerts, Ph.D., sends along his article \&quot;On the Himalayan Hominoids External Sizes\&quot; <a href="http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Tracht8_e.htm">http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Tracht8_e.htm</a><br />
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The Port Arthur, Texas News article re: Chester Moore <a href="http://www.panews.com/articles/2004/07/07/news/news02.txt">http://www.panews.com/articles/2004/07/07/news/news02.txt</a> Another cross-posting cryptozoologist neglected to add the last sentence of this article, which cites Moore's excellent Crypto website located at <a href="http://www.cryptokeeper.com">http://www.cryptokeeper.com</a> and his published email contact.<br />
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The Benton County Daily Record - Thursday, July 1, 2004 `Bigfoot&acute; was monkey business, Decatur residents, police say By Phillip Ameling Staff Writer <a href="mailto:phillipa@nwanews.com">phillipa@nwanews.com</a> <a href="http://www.nwanews.com/dailyrecord/story_News.php?storyid=25161">http://www.nwanews.com/dailyrecord/story_News.php?storyid=25161</a><br />
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Receiving early rave reviews: New book due out soon: \&quot;Meet the Sasquatch-Bigfoot\&quot; Written by Chris Murphy, John Green and Tom Steenburg. Hancock House Pub Ltd ISBN 0888395736<br />
Pre-Order through <a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com">http://www.hancockhouse.com</a><br />
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Eureka, CA in Fern Canyon, &hellip;whatsit?<br />
<a href="http://www.coasttocoastam.com/gen/page530.html">http://www.coasttocoastam.com/gen/page530.html</a><br />
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The Seattle Museum of The Mysteries, a new Seattle museum on Broadway specializing in UFO history, Bigfoot, Ghosts, and other Northwest anomalies is proud to announce the acquisition of two reproductions of Bigfoot casts donated to the museum by Richard Noll of The Bigfoot Research Organization, which is best known for the Skookum Cast, an impression of a Bigfoot from Southern Washington in dried mud , considered one of the best pieces evidence for the existence of Bigfoot next to the Patterson film.Richard Noll gave a talk at the Museum on March 27th about the Skookum cast expedition detailing the expedition, the discovery and the anatomical studies of the cast. The first foot cast donated to the museum is known as the 1964 Laird Meadow Road Casting found by Pat Graves near Bluff Creek, California . The cast was made by Roger Patterson best known for his Bigfoot film. The length of the foot is 17 inches long and five inches wide across the heel. \&quot;The imprint of each foot pressed into the ground an inch and a half while our own tracks were barely visible\&quot; ..Pat Graves<br />
The second cast donated was made from tracks found in the Blue Mountains of Walla Walla, Washington in April of 1987. The tracks were discovered by Paul Freeman who notified the late Grover Krantz, professor on Anthropology at Washington State University one of the top academic authorities on Bigfoot. The length of the Walla Walla cast is 14.5 inches and a heel width of 4.5. The cast donations are wonderful additions to the museum and the directors Charlette LeFevre and Philip Lipson are delighted to house artifacts typifying the range of unusual anomalies found in the Northwest. The Seattle Museum of the Mysteries is located at 623 Broadway E. between Mercer and Roy. It is open 11-9 PM Monday through Saturday and 11AM-6PM on Sundays. General admission is $2 donation and free for kids 15 and younger. Call 206-328-6499 for more information. Web- site: <a href="http://www.seattlechatclub.org">http://www.seattlechatclub.org</a><br />
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The Stories of Clayton Mack, absolutely worth a read when you have time: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/mack.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/mack.htm</a><br />
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An extraordinary website to browse:<br />
Green Country Hominid Research, Craig Mullin's website, Oklahoma <a href="http://www.unfilmable.com/GreenCountry_bigfoot.html">http://www.unfilmable.com/GreenCountry_bigfoot.html</a><br />
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Tourist Article on Ape Cave, Mt. St. Helens <a href="http://tinyurl.com/37bj7">http://tinyurl.com/37bj7</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99996090">http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99996090</a> Sneakiest primates have biggest brains<br />
10:57 30 June 04 - NewScientist.com news service<br />
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NEVER-SAY-DIE devotees of Bigfoot to swap stories Houston Chronicle - Houston, TX, USA June 24, 2004 ... Other speakers will include Bob Gimlin, who collaborated in the 1967 filming of an alleged Bigfoot in California, and Houston musician Ken Gerhard, who has ... <a href="http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/metropolitan/2646386">http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/metropolitan/2646386</a> and Conroe Courier - Conroe, TX, USA<br />
Bigfoot evidence highlights Southern Crypto Conference By: Billy Mau, Courier Staff   June 28, 2004 A new look at an old video and a rare speech by a man that witnessed one of the most famous Bigfoot sightings ever highlighted Saturday's Third Annual Southern Crypto Conference at Conroe's Lone Star Convention Center.<br />
Bob Gimlin appeared at only his third public conference to discuss the Bigfoot sighting that his friend Roger Patterson captured on October 20, 1967. This video has become the most famous footage of a Bigfoot creature and has endured years of analysis and skepticism. Gimlin told the story of the encounter to an audience of cryptozoologists, researchers and enthusiasts. He said that people always ask him why he didn't shoot the creature, because Gimlin had his rifle in hand when he came across the Bigfoot. Gimlin said that skeptics had told him that the footage was meaningless without a body. \&quot;I didn't shoot because things were happening really fast,\&quot; he said. \&quot;As long as it was walking away and posed no threat I had no reason to shoot it.\&quot; Gimlin took questions from the audience after his speech. One person asked him if he would choose not to see the creature if he had the chance to do it again. Gimlin suffered ridicule from many during the years since the footage was taken, especially in the years immediately following the sighting he said. Gimlin said that until recently he would probably have chosen never to have seen the creature. What he said changed his mind was an appearance he made at a convention prior to Saturday's event. It was at that event he said that people made him realize that there were those that believed him and in fact saw him as a living legend in the history of Bigfoot sightings. \&quot;I'm darn glad I saw it now,\&quot; Gimlin said to a standing ovation.\&quot; Prior to Gimlin's speech, Bigfoot researcher M.K. Davis gave a presentation of new data collected from the Patterson/Gimlin film. Using new enhancing technology, Davis presented the audience with evidence of skin over muscle movement, visible teeth and other evidence that creates a strong argument against the theory that the creature in the video was just a person in a gorilla suit. Other topics covered in speeches Saturday included the Dequincy Roadkill, the mythological thunderbird and the supposedly extinct East Texas red wolf which conference organizer Chester Moore showed a video allegedly depicting the animal. Two cryptozoology awards were handed out during the conference. M.K. Davis won the \&quot;Crypto Finding of the Year\&quot; award for his work with the Patterson/Gimlin film and Bob Gimlin won the \&quot;Smokey Crabtree Steward of Cryptozoology\&quot; award for his efforts to share his story with enthusiasts across the country. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/287sa">http://tinyurl.com/287sa</a>   or<br />
<a href="http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?">http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?</a><br />
BRD=1569&amp;dept_id=180944&amp;newsid=12119667&amp;PAG=461&amp;rfi=9 also listed at<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/conroe04.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/conroe04.htm</a><br />
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Terminology<br />
Chattahoochee Cootie<br />
Rood Creek Park Campground and Boat Landing, Ft. Mitchell, Russell County, Alabama --The Alabama bigfoot-like creatures over time have been called the Chattahoochee Cootie, or the Rood Dude, or the Creek Freak. (Tim Chitwood)<br />
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Ka'she-ho-tapalo<br />
Kashehotapalo<br />
Oklahoma Choctaw Nation term, early European immigrants to the new land of America translated these terms, - so spelling differs evidently according to their education or lack thereof.<br />
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Kecleh-kudleh<br />
Keetoowah<br />
A Cherokee Iroquoian term; they sometimes refer to themselves as Ani- Kituhwagi, the people of Kituhwa. Kituhwa was the name of an ancient city, located near present-day Bryson City, North Carolina, which was the nucleus of the Cherokee Nation before the Europeans came. Kecleh-kudleh means hairy wild one, or in a more modern term savage. The common English phonetic spelling today is \&quot;Keetoowah.\&quot; The Cherokee also use other terms that include Kecleh-kudleh, which is not confined to North Carolina, but other southern states in addition. Early 1600-1700 immigrants to the US often called humans of color, mostly those they had never seen before, - \&quot;savages\&quot; mainly because these so called savages did not meet European religious doctrine in those days. Shock that the little clothing the Native American wore, their ways and culture in total were foreign to them. Perhaps this is why explorers called them savages.. and the last one for this newsletter:<br />
Koosh taa kaa<br />
Kooshtakah<br />
Kooshtaka<br />
Kushtahkah<br />
Kushtekaa<br />
Kushtaka<br />
Hootslan<br />
Many pronunciations and spellings for: \&quot;koosh-tay-kaw,\&quot; Alaska's ancient Southeastern Tlingit Native Americans use koosh taa kaa to mean a hair-covered giant. An ancient Haida-Tlingit narrative states that the koosh taa kaa lives deep in the woods or on islands in the deep and darkly forested areas; it whistles through its teeth, imitate bird calls and folklore suggested the creature would steal their souls. Occasionally fixed on seeing what makes the whistle, these people go up into the woods never to be seen again. In the 1950's near Craig and Haidaburg on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska, a woman was sitting at home alone; her husband had disappeared while out hunting. They believe the koosh taa haa got him and his wife felt like something had been watching her in her house. The next morning they found footprints by her window. So men gathered in her house the next night, the koosh taa haa came back and when the men went after it, the koosh taa haa hid, &amp; was no where to be found. The frequently used term in their native tongue is the word \&quot;Hootslan.\&quot; The natives fear the creature and avoid its habitat. (Caribou Man) Harry D. Colp described a miner's encounter with the Kushtaka, in an account, which was later published as \&quot;The Strangest Story Ever Told\&quot; by his daughter, Virginia along with other terms like the Thomas Bay Devils.<br />
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Jim Rowland sent this along: \&quot;Ignore the cheesy tabloid-like first page, and proceed on to the meat of the article. The reporter did a credible job, I think.\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://outside.away.com/outside/news/200208/200208_sasquatch_1.adp">http://outside.away.com/outside/news/200208/200208_sasquatch_1.adp</a> We ran this North Carolina tabloid-cover played out in Outside Magazine Online in August of 2002- - but for the newbies, read on&hellip;<br />
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The Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society and Pennsylvania Researchers Organization announce the final speaker line up for the 2004 East Coast Bigfoot Conference/Expo. to be held September 25, 2004 in Jeannette, PA 15644 from noon to 7:00 PM with doors opening at 11:00 am. Admission is a $5.00 suggested donation at the door. Children under 18 are admitted free. The final guest speaker lineup: Daniel Perez, from California<br />
Mike Frizzell, from Maryland, Don Keating, from Ohio, Dr. Travis McHenry, from Virginia, Rick Fisher, from Pennsylvania , Rosemary Ellen Guilley, from Maryland, Marc De Werth, from Columbia Station Ohio, will serve as guest auctioneer and host Eric Altman, from Jeannette Pa. For further information feel free to visit the Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society website at<br />
<a href="http://www.pabigfootsociety.com">http://www.pabigfootsociety.com</a><br />
or contact Eric Altman at <a href="mailto:bigfootboy_2000@yahoo.com">bigfootboy_2000@yahoo.com</a> or by phone at 724-374-5555 in Jeanette, Pa.<br />
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CRYPTO Reading material<br />
\&quot;Cryptozoology: Science &amp; Speculation\&quot; by Chad Arment Published by Coachwhip Publications (February 2004) ISBN 1930585152 - Price $16.95 &hellip;a worthwhile read On <a href="http://www.amazon.com">http://www.amazon.com</a><br />
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Off Topic but of interest to our Native American readers and friends. . .<br />
<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/science/06/24/ancient.find.ap/index.html">http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/science/06/24/ancient.find.ap/index.html</a> June 24, 2004 Ancient Indian Settlement found in tact and<br />
The Plains Indians-Tallest, Healthiest People in the World <a href="http://www.monitor.net/monitor/0105b/plainsindians.html">http://www.monitor.net/monitor/0105b/plainsindians.html</a><br />
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Off Topic but of interest to our Aussie readers&hellip;.. Canberra Killer Kangaroos:<br />
<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/07/07/australia.kangaroo.reut/i">http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/07/07/australia.kangaroo.reut/i</a> ndex.html<br />
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Kal Korff's Article in the Skeptical Inquirer July/August Issue Pg 35 <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/korff04.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/korff04.htm</a><br />
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Reader's Digest, August 2004 pg 154 under \&quot;Weird, Wild and Wonderful\&quot; \&quot;Periodically, we take a look at what makes the 50 states unique. The skunk Ape &ndash; Florida's version of Bigfoot, reportedly seen around Bardin and a driver claimed to have hit one. This prompted a Florida Legislator to make \&quot;harassing\&quot; or \&quot;molesting\&quot; a skunk ape illegal.\&quot; No other details were in the blurb but I would sure like to know the Legislator's name, and if he's related to Dave Shealy!<br />
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News From <a href="mailto:MitsukoChoden@nihongo.co.jp">MitsukoChoden@nihongo.co.jp</a> fluent in Mandarin &amp; Xiang writes after her third trek up Da shennong Mtn from the Wudang Mtn side in Fangxian County in China news of an actual detailed visual of what she described as \&quot;it could only be a wildman,\&quot; described as resembling Weidenreich's Sinanthropus pekinensis, covered in matted/curly long hair; streaked pinkish/orange/grayish in tone with Caucasian-like round light brown eyes as opposed to black Asian eyes. More details coming.<br />
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Notes on the Role of Folklore in Hominology by Anthropologist John Colarusso<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/colarusso.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/colarusso.htm</a> and<br />
more \&quot;Folklore in Hominology\&quot; by Dmitri Bayanov <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/bayanov.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/bayanov.htm</a><br />
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Sasquatch smell<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/smell.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/smell.htm</a><br />
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Half USA politics, half SASQUATCH for President, Atlantic Online - USA ... wire story filed from far northern Canada, the Associated Press authoritatively reported on fresh evidence that the great hairy one-Sasquatch-may actually. . .<br />
<a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/nj/powers2004-06-22.htm">http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/nj/powers2004-06-22.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;Skeptics will buy anything\&quot; - Ledger-Enquirer.com, Columbus, Georgia<br />
<a href="http://www.ledger-">http://www.ledger-</a><br />
enquirer.com/mld/ledgerenquirer/news/local/9132892.htm<br />
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The Bernardo Giant/s<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/bernardo.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/bernardo.htm</a><br />
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Field researcher trivia:<br />
GPS co-ordinate readings for the Patterson-Gimlin Film site:<br />
N. 41*26.301 W. 123*42.357 Elevation: 2560' -72' If someone else has a different reading, let me know&hellip;.<br />
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Bigfoot Legend Thrives In Chilton County &ndash; July 9, 2004 Man-Like Creature Lives In Peach Grove, According To Legend <a href="http://www.nbc13.com/news/3508750/detail.html">http://www.nbc13.com/news/3508750/detail.html</a><br />
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9 July 2004<br />
Bigfoot Legend Thrives In Alabama<br />
Manlike Creature Lives In Ala. Peach Grove, According To Legend <a href="http://www.themilwaukeechannel.com/travelgetaways/3511910/detail.html">http://www.themilwaukeechannel.com/travelgetaways/3511910/detail.html</a><br />
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More on premier cryptozoologist Chester Moore in Texas \&quot;Orange Man Seek Bigfoot Bonanza\&quot;<br />
The deep woods of East Texas may hold a secret so amazing that when the proof is finally exposed to the public, scientists worldwide will scamper over each other to get there. <a href="http://www.orangeleader.com/articles/2004/07/10/news/news4.txt">http://www.orangeleader.com/articles/2004/07/10/news/news4.txt</a> Chester Moore may be reached by e-mail at <a href="mailto:cmoorehunt@gt.rr.com">cmoorehunt@gt.rr.com</a>. He has a Web site about cryptozoology at <a href="http://www.cryptokeeper.com">http://www.cryptokeeper.com</a><br />
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South Dakota Sasquatch<br />
<a href="http://www.coasttocoastam.com/gen/page535.html">http://www.coasttocoastam.com/gen/page535.html</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/news/index/articles/article_id=806.html">http://www.stockportexpress.co.uk/news/index/articles/article_id=806.html</a> Indiana Jones has nothing on our Adam&hellip;..(Davies, that is&hellip;)<br />
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Crypto Corner:<br />
Mystery Creature Lurks In Baltimore County <a href="http://www.thewbalchannel.com/news/3545312/detail.html">http://www.thewbalchannel.com/news/3545312/detail.html</a><br />
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Most of you are familiar with stories of the Mothman. A story is all I believe it ever was. My reason for mentioning the following link is to `pass on&acute; the author&acute;s discourse on the red eye anomaly&hellip;<br />
<a href="http://www.anomalist.com/features/motheyes.html">http://www.anomalist.com/features/motheyes.html</a> As an aside, I learned last year from the Asian trek that baby Bengal Tigers eye's actually do glow red, but they soon grow out of it and reflect the same nocturnal eye color as other predator felines, deer, foxes, coyotes etc. (&hellip;that isn't to say I think informants are seeing red-eyed baby Bengals or mothmen, lol, not a chance&hellip;)<br />
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etcetera &ndash; etcetera - etcetera<br />
First Primate to hibernate (a re-run)<br />
<a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/06/0623_040623_lemurs.html">http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/06/0623_040623_lemurs.html</a><br />
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Black macaque breaks tradition by walking upright, see photo. <a href="http://cnn.netscape.cnn.com/news/story.jsp?flok=&yuml;-APO-">http://cnn.netscape.cnn.com/news/story.jsp?flok=&yuml;-APO-</a> 1120&amp;idq==/ff/story/0001%2F20040721%<br />
2F2046745670.htm&amp;sc=20&amp;photoid= 040721XEM801 or if that isn't click able try:<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/467pm">http://tinyurl.com/467pm</a><br />
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Study Finds Craftsmen Might Be Neanderthal <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/neander.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/neander.htm</a><br />
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Skull fuels Homo erectus debate<br />
<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3857113.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3857113.stm</a> and<br />
MILLION-YEAR-OLD human skull found in Kenya News &ndash; Norway ---Homo erectus species - a type of pre-humans that was the dominant primate between 500,000 ... from this time era, thus suggesting it<br />
could be an unknown sub-species -<br />
<a href="http://www.afrol.com/articles/13554">http://www.afrol.com/articles/13554</a><br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;60&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	7/26/2004 12:03 am <br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;61&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	7/26/2004 2:08 pm <br />
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<p>ooo! Mothman Prophecies was a cool movie! lol. uh, there are, um, a lot of links Crypto... looks like a lot of reading</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;62&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	7/27/2004 12:01 am <br />
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<p>[lol. tell me about it, I have not yet BeGAN to read all the links, but for now it's enough that we just may yet be one of the few websites authorized to reprint for public veiwing this newsletter, excellent newsletter, (nose...getting...browner)<br />
by Bobbie Short and co. I do plan to just sit down sometime soon and read it straight through. And when I emerge, I'll glow with new informations and big hairy feets!]</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;63&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	8/1/2004 12:19 am <br />
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<p>[A thought here, on the Dunne-za, see. Well rock skin, Armor? a detachable finger that could spin around and locate things, Compass?</p>

<p>I know it's an older topic, but I'll be reveiwing the pages and picking out items of interest to disect.</p>

<p>Anyways, the Boomen and Dunne-zas could have been actually early Spanish or English explorers!</p>

<p>We were as new and frightening to the native americans, as Sasquatch is to most people, think on it.]</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;64&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	10/12/2004 6:00 pm <br />
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<p>[Okay service and deliveries of The Bigfoot Newsletter were interrupted, hoping Bobbie Short didnt have a change of heart and remove our charter to carry her very impressive online missives. Here's one or two more along those lines. Still pleased as heck to be one of the few websites allowed to post reprints as our \&quot;charter\&quot;. I'll still be going through and reveiwing older articles to see if we can promote any discussion on this and other Cryptopics, but that's fur later. They got me working like a DAWG tonight, twelves hours and training a new guard, OW HAVE MERC-AY!]</p>

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Yet another article on Adam Davies' Adventures in Sumatra October<br />
12, 2004 \&quot;Evidence of 'jungle yeti' found\&quot; By David Green<br />
BBC News Online, Manchester UK<br />
Fresh evidence has been found in the jungles of Sumatra supporting<br />
claims that a mythical 'jungle yeti' may exist, claim two UK<br />
explorers. Adam Davies and Andrew Sanderson found footprints which<br />
seem to match examples they found three years ago, which were shown<br />
to be from a new species of ape. The orang pendek, as it is known,<br />
is said by islanders to walk like a man. The pair, from Stockport<br />
and Newcastle-upon-Tyne, now plan to write a scientific paper on<br />
their discoveries. The new evidence was found in the Bukkantingi<br />
area of the island. Mr. Davies and Mr. Sanderson also claim they<br />
tracked the creature to within 500 meters but were unable to follow<br />
it into dense jungle. Three years earlier, they found hairs and<br />
prints, which were analyzed independently by scientists and shown<br />
to be from an unknown species. They have now discovered evidence<br />
of the creature's existence in separate parts of the island. Mr.<br />
Davies told BBC News Online: \&quot;When we arrived in Bukkantingi, we<br />
were told by the villagers that they had seen the orang pendek<br />
only two days earlier. \&quot;They said they had seen it eating soft<br />
fruit in farmland on the edge of their village. \&quot;We made base camp<br />
there and, two days later, one of our Indonesian guides heard it<br />
calling. \&quot;We set after it and found new prints, which we made<br />
casts of and which matched the prints, which we discovered on our<br />
last trip. \&quot;The prints had been made that day, our guides told us,<br />
and we also heard it calling, but were unable to capture it on film<br />
as it was in dense jungle. \&quot;But I think we were at least within 500<br />
meters of it.\&quot;  Mr. Davies said the pair now planned to write down<br />
their discoveries and send them to a primatologist at Cambridge<br />
University who analyzed the original prints found in 2001. But he<br />
said the habitat of the creature, if it exists, was under threat<br />
from illegal logging which had destroyed large areas of jungle<br />
since their previous visit. Story from BBC NEWS:<br />
<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-">http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-</a><br />
/2/hi/uk_news/england/manchester/3734946.stm<br />
Published: 2004/10/12 05:05:26 GMT<br />
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\&quot;Late at night\&quot; a chilling true story by the editor of ANIMAL WATCH<br />
of her encounter with bigfoot. <br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/late.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/late.htm</a><br />
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Willamina, Yamhill County, Oregon<br />
June 1996 time: 2:00pm<br />
I was on my friend's Grandmother's back porch in an area outside<br />
Willamina Oregon, we could hear the logging trucks. I smelled<br />
something worse than a skunk, or bear, I looked across the field<br />
about twenty feet away on the edge of the forest, a large almost<br />
human hand covered in reddish brown thick long &amp; matted hair came<br />
up from behind these small trees that stood just over seven feet.<br />
It pushed the branches down and then I saw the creature's head.<br />
Larger than a humans, with wide shoulders, pointed, flat nose,<br />
protruding jaw, deep black beady eyes staring at me. I panicked<br />
and got to my feet to go inside; feeling fear, I paused as I<br />
opened the door to watch it. The creature ran up the ridge,<br />
ducking under a branch that was high enough a six foot tall man<br />
couldn't reach without a stepladder. It bent at the waist and<br />
supported itself with bent knees. The thick hair covered the<br />
entire body. It had a broad chest, and as it climbed up the ridge<br />
I saw its feet, they were huge longer then a ruler, and wider than<br />
ten inches across. I told my friend what I had seen, but they said<br />
it couldn't have been him, it couldn't have been Bigfoot. I know<br />
what I saw; I still remember the smell, the fear and the adrenaline<br />
rush. Months later my friend found tracks in the field about a few<br />
days old. He believes me now. The terrain was a large wooded area,<br />
by now mostly logged out, most likely. Lots of ravines, creeks,<br />
berries, and other eatable plants. A very good place to hide. I<br />
just wanted to add. I am a strong supporter and believer. That<br />
creature shouldn't be harmed, or harassed. Maybe some things<br />
aren't meant for us to know why or how it came to be, only know<br />
that it is. David.<br />
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With all this talk about a \&quot;new\&quot; Gorilla found in the DR of the<br />
Congo, I dug this old article up from the database on the \&quot;Kivu<br />
Gorilla\&quot; and wondered if they may be the same species, its huge<br />
size is astounding. (Old readers will pardon the repeat posting<br />
so that new readers can have this information):<br />
\&quot;Kivu Gorilla:\&quot; Africa, the discovery of the largest known ape in<br />
1901, the mountain gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei) in honor of<br />
Captain Oscar von Beringe (Gorilla, gorilla, beringei) was<br />
discovered on October 17, 1902 on the ridges of the volcanic Virunga<br />
Mountains by German explorer Captain Oscar Von Beringe who shot two<br />
gorillas for scientific study (Schaller, 1964). [Note for 2002:<br />
According to Captain Beringe's grandson, Dr. Andreas von Beringe,<br />
the Captain's given name is actually Robert and not Oscar]. Captain<br />
Beringe brought the first skin back from Kivu located on the eastern<br />
side of the Belgian Congo, Africa. Until then only one species of<br />
gorilla was known (gorilla gorilla), whose habitat stretched from<br />
Gabon to the Cameroons and the French Congo.  As early as 1860, the<br />
natives of Rumanika in Rwanda (adjacent to Kivu) told British<br />
explorer John Hanning Speke of a monster, which hugged women so<br />
savagely that they died. (Speke) The Negroes in the east of the<br />
Belgian Congo had always been full of tales about giant man apes,<br />
but the whites refused to believe these \&quot;absurd legends\&quot; until<br />
Captain Oscar von Beringe killed the first specimen. (Speke) The<br />
Kivu gorilla was certainly a fearsome beast. It may be as much as 6<br />
feet 6 inches high - - taller than the coastal gorilla, which has<br />
never been known to exceed 5 ft 11 inches. An old male with its arms<br />
outstretched can easily span more than 9 feet, - an astounding<br />
measurement. The chest measurement of the Kivu gorilla was in fact<br />
67 inches and its biceps 25 inches. Its weight may be as much as 600<br />
and possibly 700 pounds; far larger than some estimates of weight of<br />
the Patterson-Gimlin filmed creature in Bluff Creek California.<br />
(Gimlin is quoted as saying he thought the creature they<br />
photographed weighed about 300 - 350 pounds. That such a huge brute<br />
of a gorilla could remain unknown until the beginning of the<br />
twentieth century shows what a shy and pacific beast it really is.<br />
(Speke, Heuvelmans)<br />
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\&quot;Great apes unsettlingly like us.\&quot;  -  October 11, 2004<br />
<a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3061052a1869,00.html">http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3061052a1869,00.html</a><br />
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The Bernardo Giants of South America, who were they?<br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/stories/bernardo.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/stories/bernardo.htm</a><br />
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More Terminology:<br />
Kish-kiik<br />
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: Among the Kirghiz nomads, kish-kiik means wild<br />
man. Kirghiz is a Turkic language with about 1.5 million speakers in<br />
Kyrgyzstan and China. (Short) Early origins of the Kirghiz refugees<br />
in the Pamir Range of Afghanistan; later settled in the Turkish<br />
Republic. (Creighton) Local shepherds and hunters describe the kish-<br />
kiik (a yeti-like creature) as a tall humanoid more than two meters<br />
high, his entire body and face are covered with dense dark hairs,<br />
and he walks very fast and half-bent. The kish-kiik or yeti has very<br />
poor eyesight but exceptionally good hearing and an unusually fine<br />
sense of smell for a primate. He eats mostly wild goats, roots and<br />
rodents, but sometimes, when hungry, he can kill a wolf. However,<br />
the kish-kiik and wolves generally respect each other and are not<br />
rivals. The fact that nobody has ever found bones of a dead kish-<br />
kiik is explained very simply by locals: like the extinct mammoths,<br />
the kish-kiik and the neighboring Chinese yeti are alleged (by<br />
cultural beliefs) to have a secret cemetery high in the mountains<br />
where they go to die when they feel the coming of death. According<br />
to local aksakals (elderly men), in the early 20th century a<br />
shepherd found in a deep canyon, a cave with a collection of large<br />
human bones. Fearing the rage of the kish-kiik or yeti, the aksakals<br />
gathered for a council and decided out of respect to block the<br />
entrance to the cave with rocks and forget the way there. Most<br />
legends associate the creatures are in the village of Choo at the<br />
mountain lake of Mazarkol. There are a lot of rock drawings of the<br />
creature in the local mountains because he was a totem animal of<br />
ancient Kyrgyz tribes. (Schetnikov) The former Soviet Republic of<br />
Kyrgyzia, now an independent central Asian country renamed<br />
Kyrgyzstan, has not previously attracted much attention from<br />
cryptozoologists. But all of this may now change -- thanks to the<br />
recent discovery in its mountainous Aktalinsky region of mysterious<br />
footprints reminiscent of those of man-beasts previously reported<br />
further south in the neighboring Pamir mountains of Tajikistan 20<br />
years ago. Measuring 18 in (45 cm) long and 12 in (30 cm) wide, they<br />
were apparently found by a frontier guard, who claimed he saw them<br />
outlined against the clay bank of a mountain river flowing through<br />
this remote region.<br />
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And finally a repeat posting of a fun site for newbies to peruse:<br />
<a href="http://zapatopi.net/bsa/militia.html">http://zapatopi.net/bsa/militia.html</a><br />
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Bigfoot Encounters Online Newsletter # 129 -- October 2004 <br />
Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online celebrated a 3rd year publishing BF<br />
newsletters free online last June 1, 2004 and is now serving<br />
approximately 1,493 readers around the world with about 37<br />
members \&quot;in bounce\&quot; because of full inboxes, where are you? We<br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;65&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	10/12/2004 6:07 pm <br />
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<p>[Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 128 -- THIS IS THE LAST ONE FROM BOBBIE SHORT.</p>

<p>[Last one? :O ~P~A~N~I~C~!]</p>
 
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Another review of \&quot;Meet the Sasquatch\&quot; by Daniel Perez<br />
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Congo's mystery killer could be a new type of ape<br />
The Telegraph, UK, October 7, 2004<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/7ywmu">http://tinyurl.com/7ywmu</a><br />
and<br />
<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3730574.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3730574.stm</a><br />
Sunday, 10 October, 2004, 03:37 GMT 04:37 UK <br />
'New' giant ape found in DR Congo By Robert Walker BBC News <br />
The new ape has some gorilla characteristics<br />
Scientists believe they have discovered a new group of giant apes in<br />
the jungles of central Africa. The animals, with characteristics of<br />
both gorillas and chimpanzees, have been sighted in the north of the<br />
Democratic Republic of Congo. They stand up to two meters tall, the<br />
size of gorillas, but unlike gorillas, they nest on the ground, not<br />
in trees. If they are a new species of primate, it could be one of<br />
the most important wildlife discoveries in decades. According to<br />
local villagers, the apes living in the remote forests of northern<br />
DR Congo are ferocious, and even capable of killing lions. But these<br />
mysterious apes live hundreds of kilometers away from any other<br />
known gorilla populations, and their diet is closer to that of<br />
chimpanzees. The discovery has baffled scientists. They are now<br />
studying whether this could be a new species of ape. Another<br />
possibility is that the creatures are giant chimpanzees, much larger<br />
than any so far recorded, but which behave like gorillas. Or<br />
alternatively, they could be hybrids, the product of gorillas mating<br />
with chimpanzees. So far, researchers have little to go on, but they<br />
now plan to return to northern DR Congo to study the apes further.<br />
In the meantime, there are fears that unless measures are taken to<br />
protect them, poaching could threaten this new group of primates<br />
before the mystery of their identity is resolved.<br />
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Terminology from the database:<br />
Batutut<br />
Southern Pacific Rim Islands of Borneo, the Mentawi Islands nearby<br />
Sumatra and Malaysia -- in Borneo's Kalimantan region, a smallish<br />
dark hair-covered upright walking hominid that flees from humans in<br />
a terrestrial manner as opposed to brachiating through tree-tops<br />
like monkeys. Described as mostly nocturnal, tail-less with a<br />
flowing black mane; 4 to 5 feet tall and has been seen eating river<br />
snails, which it breaks open with stones. If real, it is most likely<br />
akin to the orang pendek, perhaps ` batutut&acute; is simply another name,<br />
different island, cultural beliefs and dialect. Not related to the<br />
giant hominoids islanders describe in the same region such as the<br />
kapre or the waray waray. (Short, 1999)<br />
While on a 1969 trek to Borneo observing orangutans, John Ramsay<br />
MacKinnon unexpectedly came upon strange footprints. In his 1974<br />
book, \&quot; In Search of the Red Ape,\&quot; MacKinnon describes the following<br />
incident: \&quot;The rhino may be rare, but at least it is a well-known<br />
and scientifically documented animal, which is more than can be said<br />
of the batutut. I was traveling alone along a hill ridge on the far<br />
side of the river where I had never ventured before. The path was<br />
good, though rather muddy and I hadn't a care in the world. Suddenly<br />
I stopped dead, amazed at what I saw. I knelt down to examine the<br />
disturbing footprint in the earth, a print so like a man's yet so<br />
definitely not a man's that my skin crept and I felt a strong desire<br />
to head home. The print was roughly triangular, about 6 inches long<br />
by four inches across. The toes looked quite human, as did the<br />
shapely heel, but the sole was both too short and to broad to be<br />
that of a man and the big toe was on the opposite side to what<br />
seemed to be the arch of the foot. Further ahead I saw more tracks<br />
and went to examine them. There were imprints of both left and right<br />
feet, though which was which I could not tell from their curious<br />
distribution and  many of the prints had been obliterated by the<br />
recent pigs but a few were quite clear. I made drawings of some of<br />
these and notes of their relative positions. I found two-dozen<br />
footprints in all, scattered along some fifty yards of path.\&quot;<br />
Back at camp, MacKinnon showed his sketches to his Malay boatman<br />
and asked him what animal made such tracks? Without a moment's<br />
hesitation, the boatman replied \&quot;batutut, \&quot; but when MacKinnon asked<br />
him to describe the beast, he replied it was not an animal but a<br />
type of ghost and continued on describing it's plaintive call, a<br />
drawn-out tootootootootoo , from which its name was derived.<br />
Like other spirits of the forest the creature is very shy of light<br />
and fire. The batutut is said to be fond of children but does them<br />
no harm. To adults however, legend says it never shows itself but<br />
occasionally men were found, which the batutut had killed and ripped<br />
open to feast on their liver. To the Malays, the liver is the seat<br />
of all emotions, analogous to the European heart. (MacKinnon) Other<br />
names in the database for smallish hair-covered beings, see: orang<br />
pendek, umang, sedapa, atu, gugu, sedapa and mawas. &copy; Bobbie Short<br />
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Photos:<br />
Morris makes a new gorilla suit for Bob Heironimus<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootforums.com/index.php?showtopic=t93">http://www.bigfootforums.com/index.php?showtopic=t93</a><br />
YAKIMA HERALD-REPUBLIC - October 7, 2004<br />
<a href="http://www.yakima-herald.com/?storyid=(1619770695670">http://www.yakima-herald.com/?storyid=(1619770695670</a><br />
Bigfoot Hoax Goes in Halls of Hooey By LEAH BETH WARD<br />
I mean really, does that costume resemble the Patterson creature?<br />
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How did \&quot;Ape Cave\&quot; come to have that name?<br />
Information previously published in a bigfoot book is incomplete<br />
and erroneously paraphrased. I ran down information back in 1985,<br />
when there was no internet websites and I regret that most of the<br />
information gathered was not published. The naming of Ape Cave,<br />
(originally \&quot;Ape's Cave\&quot;) is on the other side of the mountain<br />
from Ape Canyon and was not mentioned to the Scouts and neither<br />
was the 1924 Fred Beck Story.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/apecave.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/apecave.htm</a><br />
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2004-10-07 - Wireless Flash Weird News<br />
Will Mt. St. Helens Ash Flush Out Some Big News About Bigfoot?<br />
POCATELLO, Idaho (Wireless Flash) -- There may be a bright side to<br />
all the ash spewing from Mount St. Helens: It could help Bigfoot<br />
researchers prove that the hairy creature exists. According to<br />
University of Idaho anatomy and anthropology professor Jeff Meldrum -<br />
- who also investigates Bigfoot -- the volcanic ash could coat the<br />
ground in Bigfoot's Pacific Northwest habitat well enough to yield<br />
some superior footprints. He says most of the ground in the area<br />
isn't soft enough to take a footprint, but a blanket of ash could<br />
provide a good medium. Meldrum owns more than 150 casts of<br />
mysterious ground tracks that fall somewhere between human feet and<br />
primate feet and says his study of  them has convinced him that<br />
Sasquatch are real. However, he admits that it will take more than<br />
just a few good footprints to prove to the public that,<br />
quote, \&quot;there's a giant primate out there in the woods\&quot; -- which is<br />
why he's also developing hair traps to collect DNA from the creature.<br />
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<a href="http://oregonstate.edu/~readw/BFForestApes2004.html">http://oregonstate.edu/~readw/BFForestApes2004.html</a><br />
Field Photos, August 2004<br />
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<a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2004-10/08/content_2063299.htm">http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2004-10/08/content_2063299.htm</a><br />
Beijing, Oct.8 (Xinhuanet) -- Shooting on \&quot;The Love Story in<br />
Shennongjia\&quot;, staring Ke Lan and Geng Le, has started in the<br />
Shennongjia Forest in central China's Hubei Province, China Radio<br />
International reported on Thursday. Ke Lan, otherwise known as<br />
Michelle, is a former host of Hong Kong's Phoenix television<br />
channel, but she quit to pursue a career in acting.<br />
The entire crew waited in the forest in the hope of catching a<br />
glimpse of a Yeti-like creature. It is reported that they saw<br />
three of the creatures, who soon disappeared into the forest.<br />
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Nepal's Yeti, a travel advertisement<br />
<a href="http://www.visitnepal.com/nepal_information/yeti.htm">http://www.visitnepal.com/nepal_information/yeti.htm</a><br />
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Bigfoot Encounters Online Newsletter # 128<br />
September 2004 --The Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online<br />
celebrated its third year publishing BF newsletters<br />
free online  last June 1, 2004 and is now serving<br />
approximately 1,492+ readers around the world.<br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;66&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	10/12/2004 6:17 pm <br />
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<p>Subject: Fwd: Re: the sasquatch record # 6 online free newsletter</p>

<p>For asking BGodblessBill about getting the newsletter for the Phorum.</p>

<p>Well, Bill, I like to call them furballs!   Most of the reports from Oklahoma that I know about are mostly black or dark brown furballs, but there are reports of white and \&quot;blonde\&quot; ones up there too.   In Texas, I've heard several reports of red or cinnamon-colored BF.  Any color is fine with me, as long as I get to see one, hopefully, someday. :)</p>

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<p>Subject: the sasquatch record # 6 online free newsletter<br />
in this issue i will talking about differant hair colors sasquatch have.</p>

<p>i think most the usa sasquatch creatures have black hair &amp; brown, the northwest species mostly has brown or black hair &amp; white. the midwest species is almost the same color hairs as the north west species. the southern species ranges from reddish brown to black in color &amp; the eastern species ranges to all the same color hair. thats my opinion. if anyone want to send me info or base their opinion about bigfoot either email me at <a href="mailto:billgreenbg@aol.com">billgreenbg@aol.com</a> or write bill green 21 benham st. apt.f bristol,ct 06010 usa phone 860 582-4752 call me in early evenings. im still researching a sighting from maine i will keep you all posted ok. thanks bill green connecticut sasquatch researcher. please keep in touch ok. my next issue will be comeing out in a couple weeks. please feel free to forward this online newsletter to your friends etc.there is still alot of people reporting sightings of bigfoot but least they dont call it a monster.<br />
i like to call it a creature.</p>

<p>[What do you guys think? Bill Greene's newsletter for here? I have yet a few more Bobbie Shorts to catch up on yet, but time is short and I'll get to those later. Bill Greene is a notable Connecticut Sasquatch Researcher of which I am not entirely unfamiliar with, lol, got all that? Well, let's see what else I gotta do as to who else I gotta be..,]</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;67&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	10/23/2004 5:12 am <br />
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<p>Subject: [Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 127<br />
--------------------------------------This is not Sp*m. September 2004  #127<br />
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Associated Press article published in various newspapers across<br />
the U.S. all with different titles, but essentially the same content.<br />
\&quot;Bigfoot community confronts a continental divide\&quot; 10.01.2004<br />
CULPEPER, Va. - William Dranginis says he saw Bigfoot near Culpeper<br />
on a spring day in 1995. He and a pair of friends were using metal<br />
detectors in a field when a 7-foot-tall thing with thick hair and<br />
bulging muscles jumped from behind a tree.<br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/articles/dranginis2.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/articles/dranginis2.htm</a><br />
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More on Russian Igor Bourtsev's visit to Tennessee<br />
<a href="http://www.tnbigfootlady.com/TBL/igor.html">http://www.tnbigfootlady.com/TBL/igor.html</a> (Igor's photos)<br />
<a href="http://www.tnbigfootlady.com/TBL/igorsvisit.html">http://www.tnbigfootlady.com/TBL/igorsvisit.html</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tnbigfootlady.com/TBL/igorsvisit2.html">http://www.tnbigfootlady.com/TBL/igorsvisit2.html</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tnbigfootlady.com/TBL/igorsvisit3.html">http://www.tnbigfootlady.com/TBL/igorsvisit3.html</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tnbigfootlady.com/TBL/pglist.html">http://www.tnbigfootlady.com/TBL/pglist.html</a><br />
News Article published in the last newsletter:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/igor.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/igor.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;Meet the Sasquatch\&quot; a review by Wayne Ford; Published in the<br />
Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, October 3, 2004<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/wayneford.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/wayneford.htm</a><br />
A keeper, a collector's item, a reference book for generations<br />
to come -- Order \&quot;Meet the Sasquatch\&quot; from Dave Hancock<br />
<a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/meesas.htm">http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/meesas.htm</a><br />
To understand what we know about the sasquatch, widen<br />
your horizons by reading and understanding<br />
\&quot;In the Footsteps of the Russian Snowman.\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/foorus.htm">http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/foorus.htm</a><br />
and for the novel junkies.<br />
The Hunt for Bigfoot: A NOVEL by Lisa A. Shiel<br />
<a href="http://www.slipdownmountain.com">http://www.slipdownmountain.com</a><br />
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Then slip away with Daniel Taylor-Ide for an adventure<br />
in \&quot;Something Hidden Behind the Ranges: A Himalayan Quest\&quot;<br />
--See Sayer's review:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/behindtheranges.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/behindtheranges.htm</a><br />
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Pravda: \&quot;Yeti from Russia's Vyatka\&quot; October 1, 2004<br />
<a href="http://english.pravda.ru/printed.html?news_id=754">http://english.pravda.ru/printed.html?news_id=754</a><br />
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Legend Of The Hairy Man<br />
By Gwen King, Local  Historian<br />
<a href="http://www.hairymanfestival.org/legend.html">http://www.hairymanfestival.org/legend.html</a><br />
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News Item.<br />
\&quot;Hairy Biped Report in Argentina\&quot;<br />
(Translated from Spanish to English)<br />
Between Rivers -- Police and neighbors hunt a \&quot;strange being\&quot;<br />
They could not determine if it was man or animal but it is certain<br />
the creature goes up to and around the houses, killing several<br />
hens and it left mysterious signs. Unable to establish if this<br />
thing is a human being or an animal, police and the community<br />
looked for the strange creature in the El&iacute;a Colony, the territory<br />
it inhabits. The police action began when a neighbor accused the<br />
person or a great animal who caused destruction in the hen house<br />
of her home. Several birds were killed and tracks, hairs and other<br />
clues gave credibility to the culprit were found. Oscar Resteinor,<br />
the countryside neighbor reported Saturday in the El&iacute;a Colony<br />
Police station that he had observed the presence of this being<br />
with abnormal characteristics roaming around his home for 20<br />
days but still, he is unable to identify the animal or person.<br />
The being had yellowish hair of considerable length, claw-like<br />
fingernails and it left tracks with great stride and it walked<br />
with its back legs, as if outside a man or primate. After the<br />
attack to their hen house, Resteinor, mounted a watch guard<br />
with his relatives and neighbors in an effort to pursue to the<br />
strange creature, according to the local reception area \&quot;Digital<br />
Analysis\&quot;. Between Rivers Police admitted to have found several<br />
signs similar to footsteps and hairs of between 6&amp;10 centimeters<br />
of length, in addition to a claw or nail nailed in the trunk of a<br />
tree. The tracks were cast in plaster molds and said to be man<br />
like, but larger and much wider than those that are of normal man.<br />
<a href="http://www.infobae.com/notas/nota.php?Idx=2272">http://www.infobae.com/notas/nota.php?Idx=2272</a> (In Spanish)<br />
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Bits &amp; Pieces from the database `way-back&acute; machine:<br />
1882 - Inyo County, Owens Valley, California<br />
Several, including John Clarke, Paul Myrtengreen and Jack Ferral<br />
report large shaggy beasts roaming the foothills of Round Valley. <br />
Clarke came upon it asleep and tried to lasso it but it ran off<br />
yelling.  Myrtengreen fainted when he saw it coming towards him.<br />
Ferral hunted it and on March 25th came upon it feeding. He fired<br />
5 bullets into it but it came for him.  His horse broke two legs<br />
in its mad escape and Ferral was bruised. &copy; The March 1981 issue<br />
of the Inyo County Register, referring to articles in the Bishop<br />
Creek Times of 1882 courtesy the late Rich Grumley 1998; also<br />
published in the Bigfoot Co-Op.<br />
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Morrow County, Ohio 1829<br />
In 1829, when the hotel was built in Chesterville, a mound nearby<br />
was made to furnish the material for the brick. In digging it away,<br />
a large human skeleton was found, but no measurements were made. It<br />
is related that the jawbone [sic] was found to fit easily over that<br />
of a citizen of the village, who was remarkable for his large jaw.<br />
The local physicians examined the cranium and found it<br />
proportionately large, with more teeth than the white race of today.<br />
The skeleton was taken to Mansfield, and has been lost sight of<br />
entirely. &copy; History of Morrow County and Ohio, 1880<br />
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and some terminology from the database FYI<br />
Al Kubara - Nomads in Tamanrasset, Algeria called them \&quot;al-kubara,\&quot;<br />
translated meaning: giants, which appear harmless, covered in hair,<br />
terrifying nomadic herdsmen from time to time. (personal<br />
correspondence from Algerian subscribers to this newsletter;<br />
spelling may not be accurate)<br />
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Zerleg khoon<br />
Mongolian term taken to mean \&quot;wildman,\&quot; probably<br />
references the almas<br />
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Yuuri - An Australian term of Aboriginal origins; legends that say<br />
the \&quot;yuuri\&quot; are little people, not much higher than 4' said to be<br />
covered in hair with long nails and large teeth.<br />
(Aussie Frank Povah)<br />
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I enjoyed finding a Texas website by Luke Gross<br />
for your perusal.   <a href="http://www.easttexasbigfoot.com">http://www.easttexasbigfoot.com</a><br />
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Neanderthal Life No Tougher Than That of Modern Inuits<br />
<a href="http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/neander.htm">http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/neander.htm</a><br />
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Science Finds We're Not So Close to Apes After all<br />
Toledo Blade, September 29, 2004<br />
<a href="http://www.knoxstudio.com/shns/story.cfm?pk==MEDICAL-09-29-04&amp;cat==AN">http://www.knoxstudio.com/shns/story.cfm?pk==MEDICAL-09-29-04&amp;cat==AN</a><br />
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Bigfoot Encounters Online Newsletter # 127<br />
September 2004 --The Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online<br />
celebrated a third year publishing BF newsletters<br />
free online  last June 1, 2004 and is now serving<br />
approximately 1,490 readers around the world<br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;68&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	10/23/2004 5:18 am <br />
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<p>[These are a little out of order because of the order they were sent in, and the way my machine received them, but Bigthanks Exists and is Alive and Wella and Heading Straight for Reese Ella for her help in retreiving what I'm missing out on lately.]</p>

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Michael Heaney's \&quot;The Mongolian Almas\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology.htm</a><br />
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Russian researcher Igor Bourtsev visits Mary Green in<br />
Overton County Tennessee in search of answers on Bigfoot<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/igor.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/igor.htm</a><br />
or maybe this still works in the Herald Citizen Newspaper..  <br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/654ja">http://tinyurl.com/654ja</a><br />
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Magazine article:<br />
Alaska Magazine: \&quot;Monstrous Mysteries \&quot;<br />
&gt;From lake beasts to murderous mud, Alaska has its share of<br />
scary legends  By Lynne Snifka<br />
<a href="http://www.alaskamagazine.com/stories/1004/feature_mystery.shtml">http://www.alaskamagazine.com/stories/1004/feature_mystery.shtml</a><br />
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Theata Iona Cochran Crowe, first lady of the Western Bigfoot Society<br />
now the International Bigfoot Society and wife of its editor, Ray<br />
Crowe passed away September 21, 2004 after a long battle with<br />
cancer.  Beloved in the bigfoot community Theata was born in<br />
Nebraska, and laid to rest today in Hillsboro, Oregon. She would<br />
have been 67 in November. Research has lost a brave lady, she will<br />
be missed, especially during Bigfoot Days.<br />
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Ken Kristian shared this excerpt possibly pertaining to<br />
Sasquatch/Bigfoot activity in the far north from Dolores Cline<br />
Brown's book \&quot;Yukon Trophy Trails.\&quot; (Gray's Publishing Ltd. Sidney,<br />
B.C., Canada 1971). Firstly, an introduction in Dolores Cline<br />
Brown's own words: \&quot;I arrived fifty years too late for the big gold<br />
rush to the Klondike but not too late to put the first footprints<br />
made by a white woman on many of the big-game trails of the Yukon.<br />
Gold could not buy the happy comradeship I have shared around the<br />
Yukon campfires with my husband, our Indian guides and those<br />
sportsmen who participated with us in the enjoyment and appreciation<br />
of the great hunting areas of the Wind, Bonnet Plume and Snake<br />
Rivers.\&quot;<br />
The Bushman or Black Giants (pg 153)<br />
\&quot;Not only were there bad animals but also bad men [in the Yukon],<br />
Billy Dechuk says. There were fearsome black giants who ate Indians.<br />
Billy told me about the time the Indians fooled one of these black<br />
cannibals. They stuffed their skin beds with hay to make it look as<br />
though they were all sleeping. When the black giant crept into a<br />
teepee to eat them, the Indians stole in from behind and clubbed the<br />
cannibal to death. Many times the Indians have scared the wits out<br />
of me by warning me about the bushman. The bushman lives in caves or<br />
holes in the ground and has enormous feet. Once, when Louis was away<br />
and I was alone, Billy Dechuk came to warn me of a big, big bushman.<br />
He had just seen his tracks not far from our old cabin and told me<br />
that, if I saw the bushman looking through the window, I was to<br />
shoot right through the glass \&quot;and kill him dead quick.\&quot; Not wanting<br />
to face this bushman alone, I went to get Sarah Johnny. She was not<br />
eager to come and stay the night with me. She had never seen a<br />
bushman but, since her Uncle Billy had said there was one around,<br />
Sarah took the precaution of scattering tin cans in front of the<br />
door so that we would hear him if he came. As there was no lock on<br />
the cabin, I wanted more protection than a tin can and I wedged a<br />
knife sideways in the doorjamb.  About midnight, Sarah and I both<br />
bolted upright. The door rattled from a loud, heavy knocking and the<br />
big knife quivered. Sarah and I grabbed the table and the dresser,<br />
and shoved them against the door. Next, we tried to move the stove<br />
but it was too heavy. We sat shivering, each holding a high-powered<br />
rifle.  When I told Louis, he roared with laughter, but no one can<br />
tell Sarah or me there wasn't something big banging on our door that<br />
dread-filled night. I am not ashamed to admit I was badly<br />
frightened, for our guides, who have faced many grizzly charges<br />
without fear, avoid going into the woods alone because of the<br />
frightful bushman.  On trophy trails, we have come across scores of<br />
camps so old that the tree stumps had been chopped with stone axes;<br />
always, these camps are well hidden up a shadowy ravine. We asked<br />
our guides why this was. \&quot;Because of the bad people - the bushmen,\&quot;<br />
they answered. Stone axes and crude spear points from these camps<br />
have been dated 10,000 years old.\&quot;   <br />
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Journalist Dan Hays wrote in the September 26 \&quot;Books\&quot; section of the<br />
Statesman Journal.com in Salem, Oregon a blurb for Chris Murphy's<br />
book \&quot;Meet The Sasquatch\&quot; stating: (and I quote)  \&quot;There is<br />
virtually no physical scientific evidence.\&quot;<br />
Somebody needs to ask Dan Hays if that were true, then what does it<br />
indicate when primate print experts discover with irrefutable<br />
certainty, tracks containing dermal ridges inconsistent with any<br />
human or non-human primate? And of the hair examined by qualified<br />
licensed professionals? Is that to be disregarded as \&quot;no physical<br />
evidence\&quot; in Dan Hays' unqualified opinion? <br />
<a href="http://news.statesmanjournal.com/article.cfm?i=87358">http://news.statesmanjournal.com/article.cfm?i=87358</a><br />
Write Hays in care of the Statesman Journal, P.O. Box 13009, Salem,<br />
OR 97309-3009 or copy <a href="mailto:yputze@salem.gannett.com">yputze@salem.gannett.com</a> and ask to have it<br />
forwarded. FYI, here is the review:<br />
\&quot;Meet the Sasquatch,\&quot; by Christopher L. Murphy, in association with<br />
John Green &amp; Thomas Steenburg<br />
 Hancock House, Surrey, BC; $29.95; ISBN 0-88839-573-6<br />
 For those who somehow don't know it, \&quot;Sasquatch\&quot; is an Indian word<br />
(or a corruption of one) referring to the creature most commonly<br />
known as \&quot;Bigfoot.\&quot; Stories have been told about America's large,<br />
apelike creature for hundreds of years. But all the \&quot;evidence\&quot; that<br />
such a creature exists is anecdotal. There is virtually no physical<br />
scientific evidence. Unless you believe the Patterson-Gimlin film is<br />
authentic. This film, which shows what appears to be a rather svelte<br />
gorilla walking in the Pacific Northwest woods, was made in 1967,<br />
and people have been arguing about it ever since. \&quot;Meet the<br />
Sasquatch\&quot; is a well-designed, large book that presents much of the<br />
strongest anecdotal evidence for Sasquatch - and lots and lots of<br />
photographs. Much of the book focuses on the controversial film.<br />
And it is wise to keep in mind that long-time Sasquatch researcher<br />
Christopher L. Murphy believes the film is authentic. Wherever you<br />
stand on Bigfoot, you'll find this big, handsome book very<br />
interesting, indeed.<br />
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The Big Grey Man of Scotland website<br />
<a href="http://www.ghost-story.co.uk/stories/benmacdhui.html">http://www.ghost-story.co.uk/stories/benmacdhui.html</a><br />
I'm not sure our readers in Scotland will agree with<br />
all that is written here.<br />
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Another page from M.K.Davis Benton, Ms.http://tinyurl.com/5kr2m<br />
and Patterson \&quot;Patty Aficionados\&quot; ought to check this profile:<br />
This is an enhanced view of frame 339. What you see is on the film.<br />
M.K.Davis Benton, Ms.<br />
<a href="http://www.geocities.com/primateer1967/facewithteeth.html?">http://www.geocities.com/primateer1967/facewithteeth.html?</a><br />
1095980670765<br />
and <a href="http://www.geocities.com/primateer1967/facewitheye.html?">http://www.geocities.com/primateer1967/facewitheye.html?</a><br />
1096340742437<br />
<a href="http://www.geocities.com/primateer1967/lifesize.html?1096231841281">http://www.geocities.com/primateer1967/lifesize.html?1096231841281</a><br />
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Entertainment: USA Television.<br />
Congo - on the Sci Fi Channel<br />
October 2, 12:00pm and October 3, 2:00am<br />
[Fiction] Based on Michael Crichton's book, killer gorillas<br />
menace an ex-CIA agent, a primatologist and others on a<br />
mission in Africa.<br />
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Jeff Corwin Experience: A Wild Man in Borneo<br />
Animal Planet -- October 2, 3:00pm<br />
Host Jeff Corwin observes orangutans at a sanctuary<br />
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Wild: Chimpanzees of Uganda on the Animal Planet<br />
October 4, 5:30am -- A conservation program for<br />
chimpanzees and red colobus monkeys is<br />
developed in Uganda<br />
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The Most Extreme: Oddities on the Animal Planet<br />
October 5, 6:00pm and October 6, 1:00am<br />
Wrinkled frog does push-ups; pink-nosed monkey attracts females<br />
with a huge appendage.<br />
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Eric Altman writes the 2004 East Coast Bigfoot Conference was a<br />
success. Over 300 people attended; there was standing room only most<br />
of the time. All of the speakers, Daniel Perez, Travis McHenry, Mike<br />
Frizzell, Rick Fisher, Rosemary Ellen Guiley, and Eric Altman were<br />
extremely well received. I have only heard positive compliments from<br />
those who attended.  Altman thanked everyone who did attend,<br />
participated by speaking, assisted with the conference functions,<br />
donated items to the auction, or contributed to the conference.  He<br />
went on to say, \&quot;I enjoyed putting the conference on and more than<br />
likely there will be a 2005 East Coast Bigfoot Conference, but don't<br />
hold me to it!\&quot; <br />
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Bigfoot Encounters Online Newsletter # 126<br />
September 2004 --The Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online<br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;69&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	10/23/2004 5:21 am <br />
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This is not Sp*m. September 2004  #125<br />
You are receiving Bobbie Short's Bigfoot Newsletter Online<br />
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The Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society and PA Researchers Organization<br />
will hold the 2004 East Coast Bigfoot Conference/Expo September 25,<br />
from Noon to 7 PM with doors opening at 11:00 am. The event will be<br />
held above Pitzer's Townhouse Restaurant 101 South 5th Street,<br />
Jeannette Pennsylvania. Info: <a href="http://www.pabigfootsociety.com">http://www.pabigfootsociety.com</a><br />
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Another Review of \&quot;Meet the Sasquatch\&quot; titled<br />
\&quot;Let the Record Show\&quot; by Vance Orchard, Walla Walla Washington<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/record_shows.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/record_shows.htm</a><br />
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Men in the Tien Shan...On the track of the Almas<br />
 By Richard Freeman - Tuesday, September 14, 2004<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/3od66">http://tinyurl.com/3od66</a><br />
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Bramhall's Indiana Jones off to find Yeti and once again computer<br />
techie Adam Davies is off to find the Sumatran Yeti, which doesn't<br />
exist. Someday the Brits will figure out it's the orang pendek they<br />
seek. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/478na">http://tinyurl.com/478na</a><br />
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10 September 2004 - Wawatay Ontario Canada Radio Network reports<br />
thirty river paddlers completed the annual KI-Fort Severn Trip. In<br />
the course of that trip comes this observation:<br />
\&quot;Along the way, we had an airplane drop off some important supplies<br />
and visitors - husbands and parents to some of those on the trip. As<br />
we got closer to Elbows Point, some of the youths were chasing geese<br />
for supper along the shore and noticed a strange set of footprints.<br />
Everybody went to shore to check it out and we took pictures of the<br />
footprints. We all agreed it was Sasquatch that had walked along the<br />
riverbank and into the mouth of one of the streams. (Even though<br />
Terry's nickname is Sasquatch, the tracks weren't his.) Not too far<br />
from the footprints, we set up our campsite for the night...\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/4j3su">http://tinyurl.com/4j3su</a><br />
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&gt;From the National Institute for Discovery Science:<br />
Preliminary Acoustic Analysis of Unusual Large Animal Vocalizations<br />
Recorded on April 20, 2003 in Snohomish County, Washington<br />
<a href="http://www.nidsci.org/news/acousticanalysis.php">http://www.nidsci.org/news/acousticanalysis.php</a><br />
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Interview with John Green By Gerry Matthews<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootproject.org/interviews/john_green.html">http://www.bigfootproject.org/interviews/john_green.html</a><br />
On July 23, 2004, Gerry Matthews interviewed author John Green at<br />
his home in Harrison Hot Springs, B.C., Canada. Green's seminal<br />
work, \&quot;Sasquatch: The Apes Among Us\&quot;, is widely regarded as the<br />
bible of sasquatch writings. It is being reprinted this year and is<br />
available from Hancock House Publishers.<br />
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Columnist Dorreen Yellow Bird: Tales of sightings lend credence ...<br />
Grand Forks Herald - Grand Forks, ND, USA --On my recent trip to the<br />
Bitterroot and Salmon River mountains in Montana and Idaho, I heard<br />
some chilling stories about sightings of Bigfoot or Sasquatch....<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/6mdnk">http://tinyurl.com/6mdnk</a><br />
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TRACKING down the 'jungle yeti' --BBC News - London, UK<br />
They believe it is evidence the yeti, as it is erroneously called by<br />
the BBC, does exist. The creature - also known correctly as the<br />
orang pendek...<br />
<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/manchester/3631256.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/manchester/3631256.stm</a><br />
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Tribe challenges American origins<br />
<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3634544.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3634544.stm</a><br />
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Science trumps folklore<br />
Search for earliest Americans can resume<br />
Published 2:15 am PDT Thursday, July 22, 2004<br />
<a href="http://www.sacbee.com/content/opinion/story/10087795p-11008665c.html">http://www.sacbee.com/content/opinion/story/10087795p-11008665c.html</a><br />
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Remembering Don Davis<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/dondavis.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/dondavis.htm</a><br />
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In the Terminology section:<br />
Rock Apes<br />
Vietnam: -the `Rock Apes&acute; of Quang Tri, Thua Thien and Quang Nam<br />
Provinces, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. A term used by American<br />
soldiers during the '60's and `70's Vietnam conflict, which<br />
described an unknown (to them) creature, about a meter tall,<br />
resembling an hair-covered ape with the exception it was larger than<br />
an ape and to their great surprised, it walked upright and did so in<br />
a unexpected normal way. In an alternate military unit, a former GI<br />
wrote using the term Powell's ape, after one of the creatures<br />
wandered into a restricted zone during the middle of the night. \&quot;All<br />
hell broke loose when the dark figure continued to advance into the<br />
far end of the restricted zone, it was fired upon.\&quot; (Powell was the<br />
name of the platoon leader). \&quot;When daylight came, we realized we had<br />
blown the living shit out of a large ape, it was a male with the<br />
face of a wildman and not much else left of it to describe of the<br />
stinkin' thing. We poured fuel over the remains and set it afire.\&quot;<br />
(From the Nam bulletin board)<br />
Another GI offered this description: \&quot;An oblong head framed the hair-<br />
covered face. Dark, deep-set eyes lay beneath a prominent brow, and<br />
they did nothing to complement the heavy jowls and angry mouth. As<br />
it stepped into a small clearing, Linderer could see that matted<br />
reddish-brown hair ran down the creature's neck and covered most of<br />
its body. Whatever it was, it stood at least five feet tall, had<br />
broad shoulders, long thick muscular arms, and a heavy torso. It<br />
walked upright. In the small clearing, it stopped and studied the<br />
Americans. \&quot;What the hell is that?\&quot; someone called out from behind<br />
Linderer. \&quot;It's a rock ape,\&quot; said another team member. Another team<br />
member disagreed. \&quot;No, it ain't,\&quot; he said. \&quot;I've seen rock apes, and<br />
that sure as hell isn't a rock ape!\&quot; \&quot;It's an orangutan, isn't it?\&quot;<br />
Linderer asked while the others kept their eyes glued on the strange<br />
creature. \&quot;Well, if it is, then he can't read a map. There are no<br />
orangutans in Vietnam.\&quot; (Jorgenson)<br />
See: nguoi rung, tok and Da nhan<br />
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Slang/Terminology.<br />
Shaggy Beans<br />
Slang term for bigfoot used by Rangers in Florence Mariana, Georgia.<br />
Locals claim old shaggy beans lives near Rood Creek, Georgia, which<br />
is in south central Georgia about 30 miles east of Providence Canyon.<br />
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Screaming Jacks<br />
Warren County, Middle Tennessee and also a term used in Kentucky;<br />
a nickname.<br />
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Spookums<br />
Mountain country, Kentucky expression.<br />
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&copy; Bobbie Short, All Rights Reserved<br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;70&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	10/23/2004 5:25 am <br />
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This is not Sp*m. September 2004  #124<br />
You are receiving Bobbie Short's Bigfoot Newsletter Online<br />
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NOTICE: After many changes and 10 years with N2.net,<br />
Bobbie Short's Bigfoot Encounters website is being deactivated<br />
on that old remote server <a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot</a><br />
If you are a frequent visitor, or have links on your website<br />
pointing to the old Bigfoot Encounters website, please bookmark<br />
the new link to read: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com</a>  or<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/whatsnew.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/whatsnew.htm</a><br />
The new Bigfoot Encounters link is being updated as news<br />
comes in, but the old site on N2 server is not,even though<br />
it remains up for another few weeks.<br />
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Please join me in remembering our Russian contemporaries in their<br />
Country's hour of loss and grief and our Florida members<br />
presently feeling the effects of massive Hurricane Frances.<br />
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Willow Creek to host Bigfoot Bash<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/427vo">http://tinyurl.com/427vo</a> or original URL is:<br />
Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 6:15:15 AM PST<br />
<a href="http://www.times-standard.com/Stories/0,1413,127~2896~2380768,00.html">http://www.times-standard.com/Stories/0,1413,127~2896~2380768,00.html</a><br />
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In response to the Skeptical Inquirer's July/Aug 2004<br />
article titled \&quot;Exposing Roger Patterson's 1967 Bigfoot Film Hoax\&quot;<br />
uploaded here: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/korff04.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/korff04.htm</a><br />
written by Kal K. Korff and Michaela Kocis comes this response<br />
from one of our orthopedic physicians, this one addressed<br />
specifically<br />
to Michaela Kocis reads:<br />
To: <a href="mailto:mkocka@hotmail.com">mkocka@hotmail.com</a> Michaela Kocis<br />
Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2004 12:34 PM<br />
Subject: your outrageous theory<br />
Madam,  I read your absurd assertion that some guy named Hieronymous<br />
was the bigfoot creature in the Patterson/Gimlin film of 1967. One<br />
of my colleagues, Dr. Phil Mortensen actually met this Hieronymous;<br />
allow me to say that if you believe that he actually was in the<br />
film, you are a fool's fool.  I have had the opportunity to examine<br />
the film frame by frame, and no way, especially in '67, was such a<br />
suit able to exhibit muscle movement and contraction available. Nor<br />
would one be easy to create today. I have attached frame 72, see:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/images/frame72.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/images/frame72.htm</a>  Prior and<br />
subsequent frames show muscular contraction and expansion, as one<br />
would expect from an upright, walking biped. I speak specifically,<br />
the latissimus dorsi of the back, the gluteus maximus of the rear,<br />
the semitendinosus and biceps femoris of the back of the upper leg,<br />
and the pplantaris tendon and gastrocnemius of the calf area. Even<br />
if none of that makes sense to you, this Hieronymous is not nearly<br />
big enough to fill the suit out. We have determined the creature in<br />
the film to be nearly 7 feet tall, and in the area of 450-500 lbs. I<br />
know you have to write books, and hopefully this is just a ploy to<br />
sell them. You can't actually believe the guy-in-the-suit<br />
theory...Can you?<br />
Dr. Lawrence Willard Foley, Orthopedist<br />
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Hominids walked upright early in evolution<br />
<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/science/09/03/science.hominid.reut">http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/science/09/03/science.hominid.reut</a><br />
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Fossil Pushes Upright Walking Back 2 Million Years, Study Says<br />
National Geographic News, September 2, 2004<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/5awh4">http://tinyurl.com/5awh4</a><br />
or<br />
<a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/09/0902_040902_upright_h">http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/09/0902_040902_upright_h</a><br />
ominid.html<br />
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I still haven't received any reported tracks cast out of Florida<br />
in the last ten years despite all those Ochopee videos of Shealy's.<br />
But did find this seven year old track report out of Georgia<br />
you might find interesting out of Elkins Creek, Pike County, GA.<br />
<a href="http://s95210438.onlinehome.us/bigfoot/sbs/elkins.html">http://s95210438.onlinehome.us/bigfoot/sbs/elkins.html</a><br />
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\&quot;Meet the Sasquatch\&quot;<br />
A review by Joe Beelart and his comments:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/beelart.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/beelart.htm</a><br />
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Georgina Guedes' \&quot;Fascination for Freaks\&quot;<br />
- Strange ape-like creatures <br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/6qpvc">http://tinyurl.com/6qpvc</a><br />
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Stephen Wagner's article<br />
.The uncovering of hoaxes does not invalidate the evidence<br />
<a href="http://paranormal.about.com/cs/bigfootsasquatch/a/aa030804.htm">http://paranormal.about.com/cs/bigfootsasquatch/a/aa030804.htm</a><br />
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I've listed this site before, there are back issues of the Track<br />
Record to peruse on the International Bigfoot Society's website.<br />
When you have time to read, check it out.<br />
<a href="http://www.internationalbigfootsociety.com/html/the_track_record.php">http://www.internationalbigfootsociety.com/html/the_track_record.php</a><br />
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Hoaxes Revealed at Last<br />
<a href="http://whyfiles.org/shorties/150bigfoot_hoax/index.html">http://whyfiles.org/shorties/150bigfoot_hoax/index.html</a><br />
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The first thing you probably think of when you see the words night<br />
vision is a spy or action movie you've seen, in which someone straps<br />
on a pair of night-vision goggles to find someone else in a dark<br />
building on a moonless night. And you may have wondered, \&quot;Do those<br />
things really work? Can you actually see in the dark?\&quot;  The answer<br />
is definitely yes. With the proper night-vision equipment, you can<br />
see a sasquatch standing over 200 yards (183 m) away on a moonless,<br />
cloudy night! Night vision can work in two very different ways,<br />
depending on the technology used.<br />
Image enhancement - This works by collecting the tiny amounts of<br />
light, including the lower portion of the infrared light spectrum,<br />
that are present but may be imperceptible to our eyes, and<br />
amplifying it to the point that we can easily observe the image.<br />
Thermal imaging - This technology operates by capturing the upper<br />
portion of the infrared light spectrum, which is emitted as heat by<br />
objects instead of simply reflected as light. Hotter objects, such<br />
as warm bodies, emit more of this light than cooler objects like<br />
trees or buildings.<br />
Night Vision Websites. . .<br />
<a href="http://www.nightvis.com">http://www.nightvis.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.laseroptronix.se/nicam/ncam.html">http://www.laseroptronix.se/nicam/ncam.html</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nightquest.com">http://www.nightquest.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vtoptics.com">http://www.vtoptics.com</a><br />
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Snapshot Sniper Digital Game Cam Trail Hunting Camera System<br />
<a href="http://www.snapshotsniper.com">http://www.snapshotsniper.com</a> Scroll down for \&quot;build your own\&quot;<br />
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Southern Oregon Bigfoot Lore by Jane Sauls<br />
<a href="http://www.jacksonvilleoregonnews.com/articles/index.cfm?">http://www.jacksonvilleoregonnews.com/articles/index.cfm?</a><br />
artOID= 8110&amp;cp=989<br />
or if that isn't click able, try <a href="http://tinyurl.com/4wm4q">http://tinyurl.com/4wm4q</a><br />
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Want to peruse some related websites?<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootsounds.com/relatedlinks.asp">http://www.bigfootsounds.com/relatedlinks.asp</a><br />
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FILMMAKERS will focus on 'sightings' in Kittitas County<br />
Daily Record - Ellensburg, WA, USA<br />
... Called \&quot;The Search for Bigfoot,\&quot; the project is a<br />
weekly online series that will document \&quot;sightings\&quot;<br />
around Kittitas County<br />
<a href="http://www.kvnews.com/articles/2004/08/21/news/news02.txt">http://www.kvnews.com/articles/2004/08/21/news/news02.txt</a><br />
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Photo of China's hairiest man <a href="http://tinyurl.com/6nf84">http://tinyurl.com/6nf84</a><br />
<a href="http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?">http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?</a><br />
tmpl==story&amp;u==/040818/ids_photos_wl/r1459394032.jpg<br />
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Bigfoot Encounters Online Newsletter # 124<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com</a><br />
&copy; Bobbie Short, All Rights Reserved<br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;71&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	10/23/2004 5:33 am <br />
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<p>[Much as we love the pursuit of the Missing Link, we're trying to kill off and exterminate the Dead Links, those links we click on or type in that no longer wrk for whatever various reasons, so if anyone has an issue with the links within these newsletters, jump on in and tell us about your sighting or encounter with the dead link and we'll go to where it was found gather evidence and if it's confirmed unusable, we'll take it out of the picture. By teh Same taoken if you landed in an article of particular interest, go ahead and post something on it. This Newsletter in This site's grips, is now and always been Interactive. Let's have some activity with this! ARE YOU WITH MEEE!! YEAH!!]</p>

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This is not Sp*m. August 2004  #123<br />
You are receiving Bobbie Short's Bigfoot Newsletter Online<br />
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Mostly old news in this newsletter.I failed to get it<br />
out in a timely manner due to a delay in change-over<br />
from dialup to cable. Those who peruse Bigfoot<br />
Encounters or have bookmarked the site as<br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot</a> need to note the site<br />
is soon being deleted from that server and transferred<br />
to another. Please bookmark the following link instead:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com</a><br />
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In response to Kal Korff's Article in the Skeptical Inquirer<br />
July/August Issue Pg 35, found uploaded here:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/korff04.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/korff04.htm</a><br />
come these responses:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/response_si.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/response_si.htm</a><br />
Professionally written replies in response is limited to<br />
225 words addressed to:letters@csicop.org<br />
and cc to Barry Karr at <a href="mailto:SkeptInq@aol.com">SkeptInq@aol.com</a><br />
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Veteran Canadian BF investigator/author Tom Steenburg<br />
reviews Long's book and makes corrections to the multiple mistakes.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/steenburg2.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/steenburg2.htm</a><br />
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VANCOUVER MUSEUM Bigfoot Exhibit<br />
1100 Chestnut, Vancouver British Columbia Canada --<br />
604-736-4431 Ext: 5505 <a href="http://www.vanmuseum.bc.ca">http://www.vanmuseum.bc.ca</a> <br />
Exhibit is running now through February 2005; open<br />
Sunday through Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm PST.<br />
Thursdays 10 am to 9pm. There is also a \&quot;Sasquatch Story<br />
telling Hour\&quot; each Saturday at 11 am for adults and children<br />
included in the admission fee. Adults: $10.00, Seniors $8.00<br />
Students - under 19 years old $6.00; Children under 5 are free.<br />
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Receiving Early Rave Reviews:<br />
Chris Murphy's new book \&quot;Meet the Sasquatch\&quot; in association<br />
with John Green &amp; Thomas Steenburg is at the museum<br />
on sale @ $29.99. <br />
Or you can order it Here:<br />
<a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/meesas.htm">http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/meesas.htm</a> <br />
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HANCOCK HOUSE PUBLISHERS - EMAIL LIST: <br />
Hancock House Publishers is the largest publisher of<br />
sasquatch/bigfoot related books.  The company is in<br />
the process of establishing an email list to provide<br />
information on new and upcoming book releases,<br />
notifications, general information and so forth. <br />
If you would like to be included on the list,<br />
please email Chris Murphy at <a href="mailto:cmurphy101@shaw.ca">cmurphy101@shaw.ca</a><br />
and advise your email address. <br />
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1978 \&quot;Bigfoot' sighting local legend Sunday August 15, 2004<br />
Canton Repository (subscription) - Canton, OH, USA<br />
<a href="http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?Category==9&amp;ID=7309&amp;r==0">http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?Category==9&amp;ID=7309&amp;r==0</a><br />
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BIGFOOT hunter comes up empty - Sunday August 15, 2004<br />
Canton Repository (subscription) - Canton, OH, USA<br />
By ED BALINT Repository staff writer. He founded the annual<br />
Bigfoot conference in Newcomerstown, an event that drew<br />
about 200 people last April. ...<br />
<a href="http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?Category==9&amp;ID=7308&amp;r==1">http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?Category==9&amp;ID=7308&amp;r==1</a><br />
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Cliff Jones sent this along while back but I misplaced it.<br />
You ought to check this out:<br />
<a href="http://friendsofbigfoot.org/articles/yeti.shtml">http://friendsofbigfoot.org/articles/yeti.shtml</a><br />
and I may have overlooked this story published by Wayne Ford:<br />
<a href="http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/121303/fea_20031213045.shtml">http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/121303/fea_20031213045.shtml</a><br />
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Blurb from the August 11, 2004 Dallas Morning News:<br />
The fourth annual Texas Bigfoot Conference is Oct. 22-23 in<br />
Jefferson. A note from Craig Woolheater of the Texas Bigfoot<br />
Research Center (<a href="http://www.texasbigfoot.com">http://www.texasbigfoot.com</a>) says the<br />
event will be at Jefferson High School. It's air-conditioned<br />
- that'll be a relief if you're in your Bigfoot suit.    <br />
Speaking of Bigfoot, the nonprofit North Texas Skeptics<br />
(<a href="http://www.ntskeptics.org">http://www.ntskeptics.org</a>) is offering $12,000 to the first<br />
person to \&quot;demonstrate evidence of the paranormal.\&quot;<br />
E-mail <a href="mailto:skeptic@ntskeptics.org">skeptic@ntskeptics.org</a> or write to North Texas<br />
Skeptics, P.O. Box 111794, Carrollton, Texas 75011-1794.<br />
Don't try to connect via ESP. The Skeptics aren't tuned in.<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/6tjpp">http://tinyurl.com/6tjpp</a><br />
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Kiseralik River above Kwethluk, Alaska<br />
A pair of 14 inch footprints were observed near the river's<br />
edge in mud approximately 3 inches deep. The tracks were<br />
pristinely photographed &amp; uploaded on one of those free<br />
Geocities website by the witnesses. However the link to the<br />
photograph is no longer click-able and contact email address<br />
is no longer working (unicom-alaska.com) If the Alaska<br />
informant still has those track photos available, please<br />
drop me a note at <a href="mailto:bobbieshort@yahoo.com">bobbieshort@yahoo.com</a>  I recall they clearly<br />
showed  distinct markings consistent with other tracks, including<br />
straight line impressions instead of off-set tracks. <br />
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BIGFOOT Musical Already Sold Out Prior to NY Fringe<br />
\&quot;Believe in Me...A Bigfoot Musical,\&quot; the show which<br />
sets the story of the legendary Sasquatch to song...<br />
<a href="http://www.playbill.com/news/article/87872.html">http://www.playbill.com/news/article/87872.html</a><br />
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Richard Greenwell's 1988 Interview with Marie-Jeanne Koffmann<br />
Does a wildman exist in the Caucasus?<br />
A Soviet Investigator gives her views<br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/interviews/koffmann.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/interviews/koffmann.htm</a><br />
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There is a Monster in Mentor Marsh<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/mentor.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/mentor.htm</a><br />
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Legendary tale of bigfoot seems to be just a big tale<br />
Blurb in the Contra Costa Times July 29, 2004<br />
<a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/9270373.htm">http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/9270373.htm</a><br />
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Bigfoot in Oklahoma July 27, 2004<br />
<a href="http://www.kfor.com/global/story.asp?s=">http://www.kfor.com/global/story.asp?s=</a> 96832&amp;ClientType==Printable<br />
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One more time: Article.The Whitehorse Daily Star<br />
<a href="http://www.whitehorsestar.com/auth.php?r=3451">http://www.whitehorsestar.com/auth.php?r=3451</a><br />
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The Nittevo by Asiff Hussein<br />
<a href="http://www.meta-religion.com/Paranormale/Anomalies/nittevo.htm">http://www.meta-religion.com/Paranormale/Anomalies/nittevo.htm</a><br />
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Without the legends and traditions of the Native Americans <br />
we might not know some of the historical fine points of the<br />
spirit animals like the sasquatch or totem animals.<br />
For it was First Nation Canadians, the Aleuts, Eskimos and<br />
the Native Americans who first knew this beast, its customs<br />
and behavior patterns best.  We should not forget their<br />
enormous contributions to research. Thank you for the vast<br />
and generous contributions you've given us, especially<br />
the very early stories.. We owe the indigenous peoples<br />
here and in other lands a debt of gratitude for their<br />
unselfish gifts of wisdom, help and knowledge as we<br />
continue to understand the creatures thatleave giant tracks...<br />
Here are some of the stories new readers will want to peruse<br />
&amp; old timers to this newsletter might want to read again to<br />
refresh remembrances given us by blessed North America natives.<br />
J.W. Burns stories from the Chehalis<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends/jwburns.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends/jwburns.htm</a><br />
The Frank Dan story<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends/frankdan.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends/frankdan.htm</a><br />
The Paviotso, the Modocs, Washoes, Eastern Shoshone and<br />
the Goshutes, what we find in their legends or the legends<br />
of the Yurok in the northwest corner of California.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends/search.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends/search.htm</a><br />
There are many stories uploaded here:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends.htm</a><br />
If you have a native story you would like to<br />
share, send it along to me at <a href="mailto:bobbieshort@yahoo.com">bobbieshort@yahoo.com</a><br />
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Some older Washington State BF reports<br />
<a href="http://www.spacepub.com/users/data/bigfoot/was/was.htm">http://www.spacepub.com/users/data/bigfoot/was/was.htm</a><br />
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Off topic but interesting use of intelligence behavior<br />
&amp; curiosity by gorilla Koko:<br />
<a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5649239">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5649239</a><br />
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Prospects for the \&quot;Sasquatch Highway\&quot; grow dim<br />
A recent study regarding economic opportunities and<br />
costs of the so-called Sasquatch Highway is not<br />
encouraging for those who support such a road between<br />
Harrison Hot Springs and Mount Currie.<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/3m4lm">http://tinyurl.com/3m4lm</a><br />
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CRYPTO<br />
There were rumors (ISC) The International Society of<br />
Cryptozoology might be back, up and running.<br />
Bravo if true. Their website with \&quot;news\&quot; in the<br />
left frame and other information is located here:<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/5d859">http://tinyurl.com/5d859</a>    The following statement<br />
was issued from Roy Mackal, Vice President of<br />
the ISC: \&quot;To whom it may concern: I am in excellent<br />
health and very active. I still serve as the Scientific<br />
Director on Japanese expeditions from time to time.<br />
The ISC is not now a functioning entity. Richard<br />
Greenwell nor anyone else has the authority to<br />
take any action whatsoever without an order<br />
from a majority of the board members or an<br />
executive order from me, Roy P. Mackal, V. P., ISC.<br />
San Diego, Chicago July 28, 2004\&quot;<br />
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Here is an interesting historical collection website:<br />
<a href="http://www.geocities.com/capedrevenger/history.html">http://www.geocities.com/capedrevenger/history.html</a><br />
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MORE CRYPTO<br />
(Interesting photos) Dino-bird had the brains for flight<br />
Imaging study looks at Archaeopteryx's capabilities<br />
<a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5602644">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5602644</a><br />
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New Crypto book Available Fall 2004<br />
\&quot;Encyclopedia of Cryptozoology\&quot; By Michael Newton<br />
McFarland &amp; Company, Inc. --Fall 2004<br />
Hardcover-648 pages --ISBN: 0-7864-2036-7 <br />
Newton is the author of \&quot;Monsters, Mysteries and Man\&quot;<br />
Addison-Wesley, 1979 Hardcover - 176 pages<br />
ISBN: 0-201-05274-1 -Author of 179 other books,<br />
his website:<br />
<a href="http://www.michaelnewton.homestead.com/index.html">http://www.michaelnewton.homestead.com/index.html</a><br />
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Richard Freeman's return to Sumatra field trip<br />
<a href="http://www.cfz.org.uk/expeditions/04sumatra/04sumatra-3.htm">http://www.cfz.org.uk/expeditions/04sumatra/04sumatra-3.htm</a><br />
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Crypto, BF and odd ball articles<br />
<a href="http://www.anomalist.com">http://www.anomalist.com</a>/<br />
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<p>[And on the seventh post for the night, he rested, he wandered back into the treeline to not be seen again for perhaps more than hours later, lol.]</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;72&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	10/24/2004 11:11 pm <br />
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<p>[Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 130</p>
 
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This is not Sp*m. October 2004  #130<br />
You are receiving Bobbie Short's Bigfoot Newsletter Online<br />
<a href="mailto:Subscribe@bigfootencounters.com">Subscribe@bigfootencounters.com</a> (send name, city &amp; primary email<br />
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Editorial comment:<br />
\&quot;Late at night,\&quot; a chilling true story written and published by the<br />
editor of ANIMAL WATCH Magazine regarding her encounter with bigfoot<br />
that I  uploaded in the last issue (#129) of this newsletter drew<br />
comments from an Oklahoman and others calling into question the veracity<br />
of the story and insisting that I not publish these reports. I should<br />
have noted that the case was thoroughly investigated on site and in<br />
person by Dr. W. Henner Fahrenbach, Ph.D., years ago. He sent the<br />
story and a copy of her magazine to me in the 1990's. Fahrenbach<br />
found the informant extremely intelligent, straightforward and <br />
determined other evidence consistent with what is known to be<br />
factual and his investigation stands valid.  One last point, the<br />
story was uploaded on my website under \&quot;stories,\&quot; it is not<br />
uploaded under \&quot;sightings.\&quot; Point made? Bobbie Short<br />
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Bigfoot Research will miss Fred Bradshaw who left this world during<br />
a hunting trip last Friday, October 22nd. Condolences to his family<br />
and friends.<br />
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After a few changes of delivery addresses, my hardbound copy of<br />
Chris Murphy's \&quot;Meet the Sasquatch\&quot; arrived, autographed in<br />
triplicate. . and just  WOW.  Magnificent in detail and layout,<br />
without a doubt the most elegant bigfoot book I've seen published,<br />
and I think I've read them all.  There are a few glaring omissions,<br />
I would have preferred seeing Byrne's missing entry instead of my<br />
face, but overall, a standing ovation and 8 stars for content and a<br />
ten for layout. With the Holiday's 8 weeks away, no honest-to-<br />
goodness bigfoot enthusiast should be without this book, Murphy,<br />
Hancock, Green and Steenburg knock themselves out this time `round. <br />
I've published reviews by others in this newsletter for the last<br />
several months, but now with the book in hand, I cannot imagine you<br />
without a copy of this book. I'm sure it's on Amazon, but if not, a<br />
faster service is <a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com">http://www.hancockhouse.com</a>  Well done Chris<br />
Murphy, I'm impressed, .thundering applause despite the<br />
Byrne omission.<br />
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And for you adventure novel readers, \&quot;Boss of the Mountain\&quot;<br />
by Seth Atkinson came out in August. I haven't had time to finish<br />
reading it yet; a bit far fetched but an afternoon escape into the<br />
imaginary world. Worthwhile, it's on Amazon. <a href="http://www.amazon.com">http://www.amazon.com</a><br />
If you have to choose a Christmas gift, select \&quot;Meet the Sasquatch.\&quot;<br />
Next to John Green's collection of books, and Sanderson's tome, Meet<br />
the Sasquatch is the definitive choice. It's also a coffee table<br />
book.<br />
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A Conversation with Dave Daegling<br />
<a href="http://www.archaeology.org/0407/etc/conversations.html">http://www.archaeology.org/0407/etc/conversations.html</a><br />
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\&quot;Relationships between the American Black Bear Population and the<br />
Bigfoot Phenomenon\&quot; by Ethan A. Blight  <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3mmqp">http://tinyurl.com/3mmqp</a><br />
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Off Topic but related \&quot;Bear Attacks\&quot;<br />
Far more worthy of the `field fear factor&acute; than the sasquatch.<br />
Fair warning,  - one photo is graphic and unpleasant. All these<br />
attacks occurred within the last two to three months.<br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/articles/bear_attacks.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/articles/bear_attacks.htm</a><br />
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Don't we like stories like this from my favorite haunt Northern<br />
California?<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/redcody.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/redcody.htm</a><br />
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Casting Material<br />
A company in San Diego, California, sells and ships dental or lab<br />
stone.  The company is Pozin Dental Supply, and I purchased some<br />
yellow lab stone from them for $15.95 (25 lb. box).  They are very<br />
helpful and I recommend them.  They also take credit cards.  Their<br />
phone number is 1-800-373-8053<br />
Pozin Dental Supply 4848 Ronson Court Suite L, San Diego, CA 92111<br />
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KSL-TV Salt Lake City<br />
\&quot;On the Sasquatch Trail\&quot; Part One and Part two:<br />
<a href="http://web.ksl.com/dump/news/cc/nov99/bigft1.htm">http://web.ksl.com/dump/news/cc/nov99/bigft1.htm</a><br />
<a href="http://web.ksl.com/dump/news/cc/nov99/bigft2.htm">http://web.ksl.com/dump/news/cc/nov99/bigft2.htm</a><br />
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More Terminology:<br />
Jangali Mosh<br />
Chitrals - The name given to the wild men varies according to the<br />
area. The Chitrali call them Jangali Mosh, which means 'man of the<br />
forest or wild man' (Magraner)<br />
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Kele<br />
Term used in Russia's Chukotka region (Makarov's \&quot;Atlas\&quot; p.8 )<br />
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Kheed'eki<br />
A Siberian Yakut term use in Verkhoyan'e area of far northeastern<br />
Siberia (Creighton, Bykova)<br />
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Kiwakwe<br />
Penobscot Indian term for a cannibal giant. Dozens of Indian tribes<br />
once inhabited Maine; only two remain today - the Passamquoddy and<br />
the Penobscots. Kiwakwe is another Northeastern Penobscot term for<br />
giants covered in hair, some believed to be cannibals.<br />
See: Chenoo pronounced `chay-noo and Kookwe an early Micmac term<br />
and the last term for this newsletter,<br />
Tarma<br />
Peru, the tarma is mostly sighted by the Peruvian Indians and other<br />
indigenous people of the highland regions including the Ese'eja<br />
Native Community along the Tambopata River; a few Spanish speaking<br />
Peruvians refer to the hairy creature as Duende (El Imparcial)<br />
See: Duende<br />
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B.C. town goes ape over statue of legendary sasquatch, toting a case<br />
of beer<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/3jvve">http://tinyurl.com/3jvve</a><br />
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Congo's mystery killer could be a new type of ape<br />
By David Derbyshire, Science Correspondent<br />
An elusive new species of great ape, known to locals as the \&quot;lion<br />
killer\&quot;, may have been discovered in remote forests of the Congo.<br />
The creatures are far larger and more aggressive than normal<br />
chimpanzees and have provoked much debate among experts. Some<br />
believe that the lion killers are a previously unknown species and<br />
should join the other great apes: the chimp, bonobo, gorilla and<br />
orangutan. But others say they are unusually aggressive chimps with<br />
odd gorilla-like characteristics. Legends of lost apes of the Congo<br />
basin go back more than a century and inspired the 1980 novel Congo<br />
by Michael Crichton. In the 1990s, Karl Ammann, a Swiss<br />
photographer, traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo to track<br />
them.  Locals told him about giant apes with a reputation for<br />
killing lions, New Scientist magazine reports today. Their ridged<br />
skulls were typical of gorillas but they behaved like chimps, and<br />
unlike either they made permanent nests.  Last year Shelly Williams,<br />
an independent primatologist affiliated to the Jane Goodall<br />
Institute in Maryland, in the United States, became the first<br />
scientist to see the creatures close up and is sure that they are a<br />
new species. \&quot;We could hear them in the trees, about 20 feet away,\&quot;<br />
she said. \&quot;My tracker made a sound of an injured duiker [antelope]<br />
and four came rushing through the brush towards me. \&quot;If this had<br />
been a bluff charge, they would have been screaming to intimidate<br />
us. These guys were quiet. And they were huge. They were coming in<br />
for the kill. I was directly in front of them, and as soon as they<br />
saw my face, they stopped and disappeared.\&quot; However, Dr Colin<br />
Groves, of the Australian National University, Canberra, who has<br />
studied their skulls, said: \&quot;There is no doubt from the measurements<br />
that this is the skull of a chimp, although the crest is strange.\&quot;<br />
Dr Andrew Whitten, of St Andrews University, questioned whether<br />
behavioral differences were enough to suggest a new ape. \&quot;There are<br />
huge cultural differences among chimpanzees,\&quot; he said.  \&quot;I do not<br />
think that behaviour makes a good marker for sub-species in great<br />
apes as flexible as chimps.\&quot; BBC<br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;73&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	11/17/2004 11:30 pm <br />
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This is not Sp*m. November 15, 2004  #132<br />
You are receiving Bobbie Short's Bigfoot Newsletter Online<br />
because you filled out the form listed on Bigfoot Encounters  <br />
website:  <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com</a><br />
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Lengthy article:<br />
\&quot;Who is hoaxing who with the \&quot;Making of Bigfoot\&quot; ..a book review<br />
with photos by Bill Miller  <br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/articles/billmiller.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/articles/billmiller.htm</a><br />
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The story previously published in one of these newsletters located<br />
here <a href="http://funreports.com/2004/10/13/56596.html">http://funreports.com/2004/10/13/56596.html</a>  is  based on a<br />
legend. Igor Bourtsev was able to get the author of the story on the<br />
phone in St.Petersburg. He was told that the story was published<br />
initially in a local newspaper in Khust in the Carpathian Mountains<br />
of Ukraine years ago. The author of the last story did not read that<br />
newspaper story but heard it from a friend of his when they met on<br />
vacation. He changed the story of his friend, for example, there was<br />
no psychiatrist and the last author made up the end of the story. So<br />
it looks that the initial story is also based on a legend. Dmitri<br />
Bayanov<br />
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Dr. Michael Trachtengerts in Moscow writes the following news brief:<br />
\&quot;On 6 November newspaper Zhizn published new observation of Russian<br />
Bigfoot in Novosibirsk region at South of West Siberia. A village<br />
boy of 14 saw a giant (3 m high?!) and its footprints (length - 34<br />
cm,13 cm wide and 7 cm heel) were examined by hunters and policemen.<br />
The footprint was taped on video. Picture in the paper has very low<br />
quality.\&quot;<br />
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Hundreds gathered in Colorado on Sunday for the World UFO Paranormal<br />
Expo, a daylong conference on everything from aliens to Bigfoot. <br />
<a href="http://www.nbc6.net/slideshow/news/3898609/detail.html?qs==;s==1;p==news">http://www.nbc6.net/slideshow/news/3898609/detail.html?qs==;s==1;p==news</a><br />
Guest speaker Thom Powell's Review of the Expo convention in Denver<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/powell.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/powell.htm</a><br />
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Kevin Kimberley believes he's photographed a sasquatch.<br />
It's probably Bob Heironimus in a L.L.Bean hooded parka &amp; cuffed<br />
boots. <a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/hoaxes/kimberley.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/hoaxes/kimberley.htm</a><br />
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Actor Nicholas Cage in the Hunt for the Tibetan Apeman<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/4vmkp">http://tinyurl.com/4vmkp</a><br />
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A cry in the wild - Bigfoot still stalks me by John Driscoll<br />
Monday November 8, 2004<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/driscoll.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/driscoll.htm</a><br />
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<a href="http://archives.cbc.ca/IDC-1-69-1462-">http://archives.cbc.ca/IDC-1-69-1462-</a><br />
9705/life_society/myths_and_legends/cli<br />
Video of the Late Rene Dahinden's quest for the sasquatch<br />
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The 2004 East Coast Bigfoot Conference 3 DVD set is available for<br />
pre-order.  The DVD's are 90% complete and of excellent video and<br />
audio quality. I have had the chance to preview the dvds and they<br />
are excellent.  Here is the best part.  This 3 dvd set is available<br />
right now for pre-order with no shipping for the low cost of 40.00<br />
for the set. It includes a handsome case, 5 1/2 hours of conference<br />
video footage, bonus interviews, photos and other surprises. The<br />
DVDs will be completed and shipped in the next few weeks. <br />
If you are interested, please click on this link: <br />
<a href="http://www.spellcraftseries.com/store/bigfoot/conf_promo.html">http://www.spellcraftseries.com/store/bigfoot/conf_promo.html</a><br />
Thanks, Eric Altman<br />
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The <a href="http://www.the-scientist.com">http://www.the-scientist.com</a> website has four full articles<br />
on the subject of \&quot;Cryptozoology\&quot; and Cryptozoologists. Use<br />
their word search using key word `Cryptozoology.&acute;<br />
You have to register, but it's free and worth it.<br />
<a href="http://www.the-scientist.com/asp/search/query.idq">http://www.the-scientist.com/asp/search/query.idq</a><br />
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Phenomenamagazine.com<br />
Texas Bigfoot Conference - An Overview<br />
Monstrously Informative! On The Hunt For Unknown Animals<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/6hjyf">http://tinyurl.com/6hjyf</a> <br />
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&gt;From the StatesmenJournal, Salem, Oregon Newspaper<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/4l9dn">http://tinyurl.com/4l9dn</a> (It's down the page a bit.)<br />
\&quot;The Best of Sasquatch Bigfoot: The Latest Scientific Developments,\&quot;<br />
by John Green - <a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/bessas.htm">http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/bessas.htm</a><br />
The author of this book is a newspaperman with 30 years experience<br />
and solid academic credentials. He also is considered one of the<br />
eminent authorities on Sasquatch, also known as Bigfoot. Actually,<br />
this book contains some new material and reprints of two earlier<br />
Sasquatch books by Green: \&quot;On the Track of the Sasquatch\&quot;<br />
and \&quot;Encounters With Bigfoot.\&quot; All three are slim volumes, so<br />
this book isn't all that big, but it contains a lot of information<br />
and lots of illustrations -- quite a few of the latter are photos<br />
of footprints. It isn't likely to change anyone's mind on this<br />
particular corner of Cryptozoology. But it contains enough true<br />
evidence to make the skeptic wonder and enough material of all<br />
sorts to please true believers. Hancock House does a lot of<br />
Bigfoot books. Their design isn't exactly professional, and<br />
their typeface choice leaves a lot to be desired. But the point<br />
is the stuff in the book, not the book itself.<br />
and. . .<br />
Another Holiday gift you may want to consider is \&quot;Meet the<br />
Sasquatch.\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/meesas.htm">http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/meesas.htm</a><br />
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Seven different tiny human skeletons found in Indonesia<br />
21st Century China News 10 November 2004<br />
<a href="http://www.21stcentury.com.cn/article.php?sid=022">http://www.21stcentury.com.cn/article.php?sid=022</a><br />
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Scientists Refute Flores Man Finding -http://tinyurl.com/6yusp<br />
original URL is long and may be cut off and not click able:<br />
<a href="http://www.thejakartapost.com/detaillatestnews.asp?fileid=">http://www.thejakartapost.com/detaillatestnews.asp?fileid=</a> 041105185229&amp;irec==1<br />
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Stone tools of Indonesian \&quot;hobbit\&quot; studied -- Monday, 8-Nov-2004<br />
<a href="http://www.news-medical.net/?id=a64">http://www.news-medical.net/?id=a64</a><br />
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Flores Man Not a New Species<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/6xdw7">http://tinyurl.com/6xdw7</a><br />
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University research funding: Many small steps make a leap:<br />
The recent discovery of a skeleton from a new species of<br />
hominid on the island of Flores in Indonesia has captured<br />
the world's imagination as reports of the \&quot;hobbit-like\&quot;<br />
species received widespread attention from the national<br />
and international media.<br />
<a href="http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article='38">http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article='38</a><br />
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&gt;From Dmitri Bayanov:<br />
Paleoanthropologist Chris Stringer has commented on the Flores<br />
fossil hominid find: \&quot;It shows how little we really know about human<br />
evolution.\&quot;  The father of hominology, Boris Porshnev, my teacher in<br />
the subject, realized this long ago and believed that the discovery<br />
and study of relict hominids would mean nothing less than a<br />
scientific revolution. Together with Bernard Heuvelmans and Ivan<br />
Sanderson, he persistently spread knowledge about the existence of<br />
these relicts. Faced with incomprehension and even hostile attitude<br />
from his peers, he described his endeavors in a documentary story,<br />
titled \&quot;The Struggle for Troglodytes\&quot;(1968). What he wrote in it<br />
about the position and responsibility of scientists regarding the<br />
problems of hominology is as topical today as it was in his<br />
time: \&quot;Perhaps the most burning aspect of this strange matter of<br />
snowmen is its moral aspect. There are problems of science, but<br />
there are also problems of relations and responsibilities of people<br />
engaged in science.\&quot;</p>
 
<p>On March 7, 2005 we will mark Boris Porshnev's birth centenary.<br />
My friend Oleg Vite has prepared the following announcement about<br />
the event and allowed me to forward it to my friends and associates.<br />
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\&quot;He had many pupils, but hardly any followers\&quot;  Towards the<br />
Centenary of Boris Fedorovich Porshnev  (March 7, 1905 -- November<br />
26, 1972)<br />
Of What Interest is Boris Porshnev Today?<br />
In his lifetime the scholar received a wide, even worldwide<br />
recognition only in fragments of his creativity: some people saw him<br />
as a major historian of the XVII-XVIII centuries, others as one of<br />
the first Soviet social psychologists, the third recognized his<br />
merits in theoretical analysis of economic and social life, the<br />
fourth are aware of his investigations into the problem of relict<br />
paleoanthropes (so-called \&quot;snowmen\&quot;). Porshnev himself regarded as<br />
his main work the book \&quot;On the Dawn of Human History ( the Problems<br />
of  Paleopsychology)\&quot;. He realized that \&quot;the dawn\&quot; provides the key<br />
to the whole complex of sciences about \&quot;social man and human<br />
society\&quot;. This key connects the sum of fragments of his studies<br />
constituting a formidable whole, a solid program of researches. The<br />
gist of the Porshnev approach to anthropogenesis boils down to three<br />
points:  I. Most investigators discover in animals all the main<br />
human qualities, but only \&quot;in embryo\&quot;. Being a materialist, atheist<br />
and Marxist, Boris Porshnev regards as legitimate the religious view<br />
that the animal called \&quot;man\&quot; is different in principle from all<br />
other animals (hence \&quot;the evolutionary gap\&quot;). He also accepts the<br />
religious view that creativity is the deepest and most generalized<br />
characteristic of man, absent in any animal even \&quot;in embryo\&quot;.  II.<br />
Porshnev purposely analyzed problems which most investigators pay no<br />
attention to:<br />
1. emergence of the neoanthrope and the rapid break-off of the tempo<br />
of development of the \&quot;neoanthrope community\&quot; from the tempo of<br />
development of the natural environment;<br />
 2. relationship of the ancestors of neoanthropes with the<br />
environment, above all with surrounding  wildlife;<br />
3. anthropogenesis from the viewpoint of physiology of the higher<br />
nervous activity and psychology.<br />
III.  Most investigators study transition from animal to man through<br />
the model \&quot;specimen - environment\&quot;. Boris Porshnev centers his<br />
analysis on the model \&quot;specimen - specimen\&quot;. He investigates the<br />
specific mechanism of specimens' influence on each other,<br />
prerequisites for which are found in the physiology of animals; he<br />
reconstructs conditions that formed this mechanism in man's nearest<br />
ancestors, as well as the first stages of its development up to the<br />
production by it of human verbal communication, human psychology,<br />
human sociology, human creativity.<br />
Aims of the Project: Creation of a public Fund supporting<br />
publishing, investigatory, educational, etc., projects, connected<br />
with Porshnev's scientific heritage and realization of its research<br />
program. Publication of B.F.Porshnev's works, both published earlier<br />
and unpublished, aiming at accomplishing his complete works. <br />
Publication of scientific works in line with the Porshnev research<br />
program.  Creation of a three-language (Russian, English, French)<br />
web site, posting Porshnev's works, works about Porshnev, as well as<br />
works in accordance with his research program.<br />
The Job Already Done<br />
Prepared for publication is the author's complete version of the<br />
book \&quot;On the Dawn of Human History\&quot;, bigger one and a half times in<br />
volume than the version published in 1974. Collected in electronic<br />
form are almost all of Porshnev's works on problems of<br />
anthropogenesis and social psychology; many works on history, theory<br />
of the process of history, political economy; a number of English<br />
and French translations. Over a quarter of collected works have<br />
never been published.<br />
Plan of Centenary Jubilee<br />
Publication of the book \&quot;On the Dawn of Human History\&quot; in keeping<br />
with the author's complete manuscript, simultaneously in the Russian<br />
and Bulgarian languages. Opening in full of a three-language web<br />
site. Registration of the public Fund; Holding in Moscow of a one-<br />
day international seminar, with presentation of the two published<br />
books, the web site and the Fund.<br />
Participation, Assistance, Support, Any form of support will be<br />
appreciated: money donations; equipment, gifts to the Fund's library<br />
and archives; working for free by volunteers in archives and<br />
libraries, writing articles about Boris Porshnev and his researches,<br />
doing translations, promoting publication of Porshnev's works in<br />
different languages;  provision of any useful information. Please<br />
write to <a href="mailto:info@porshnev.ru">info@porshnev.ru</a> Project manager, Oleg Vite<br />
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For those that may have an interest in Dian Fossey, Voice of America<br />
did a brief bio page on her: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3mh4c">http://tinyurl.com/3mh4c</a><br />
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More off Topic:<br />
An interesting article about Dolphin brains size, great apes and<br />
humans<br />
<a href="http://dsc.discovery.com/news/briefs/20041108/dolphin.html">http://dsc.discovery.com/news/briefs/20041108/dolphin.html</a><br />
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Totally Off Topic, but fascinating trivia! Take the Secret Service<br />
Knowledge test.<br />
<a href="http://www.nationalgeographic.com/channel/secretservice/quiz.html">http://www.nationalgeographic.com/channel/secretservice/quiz.html</a><br />
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Bigfoot Encounters Online Newsletter # 132 -- November 15, 2004<br />
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<p>[Having some difficulties receiving more newsletters, but we can all give a big loud whooping scream to the woods for appreciation of ReeseElla's efforts in keeping us up to date on this. I'm just hoping I didnt lose my subscription or that we lost our \&quot;charter\&quot; to reprint this awesome newsletter. I'll check into that one later.]</p>

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This is not Sp*m. December 2, 2004  #133<br />
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cranking out these newsletters. Ah BUT I will be back in January<br />
2005. I hope you've enjoyed the newsletters this year, let me know<br />
what else you'd like to read about in 2005. For now, I'm going to<br />
take a well-earned Holiday Season \&quot;time out\&quot; with family. I wish<br />
every one of you all the joys of this Holiday Season. May you enjoy<br />
peace, good health and prosperity in 2005 .bye for now, Santa's on<br />
his way.... Bobbie Short<br />
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Off topic but needed.<br />
Most newsletters and bigfoot websites are in English. This can be<br />
difficult for our colleagues in countries unfamiliar with height,<br />
weight and general measurement conversions. I thought I would offer<br />
this website FYI: <a href="http://www.onlineconversion.com">http://www.onlineconversion.com</a>  and this website<br />
for translations: <a href="http://babelfish.altavista.com">http://babelfish.altavista.com</a> <br />
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Andrew Peterson, The Washington State Sasquatch Search Group<br />
presents the `film teaser&acute; for \&quot;On the Track of the Pacific<br />
Northwest Sasquatch 2\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.angelfire.com/wa/sasquatchsearch/Documentary2.html">http://www.angelfire.com/wa/sasquatchsearch/Documentary2.html</a><br />
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\&quot;On a methodical mistake at Himalayan yeti tracks identifications\&quot;<br />
by Dr. Michael Trachtengerts, Ph.D., Moscow, RU<br />
<a href="http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Tracht9_e.htm">http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Tracht9_e.htm</a><br />
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An interesting read: \&quot;Evaluating Purported Sasquatch Photographic<br />
Evidence\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootproject.org/articles/eval_sas_photos.html">http://www.bigfootproject.org/articles/eval_sas_photos.html</a><br />
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WHO WERE THE ARIMASPEANS?<br />
by Michael Heaney, Bodleian Library, U.K. [1993]<br />
[This article originally appeared in Folklore, volume 104 (1993),<br />
pp. 53-66, as part of a joint article with Adrienne Mayor, 'Griffins<br />
and Arismaspeans', pp. 40-66, of which the first part, 'What were<br />
the Griffins?' (pp. 40-53) was by Adrienne Mayor. In the first part<br />
of the article Adrienne Mayor demonstrated that the legend of the<br />
gold-guarding griffins is probably an aetiological myth intended to<br />
explain finds of fossil Protoceratops bones among gold-bearing<br />
deposits in the Altai Mountains in Central Asia. The legend that<br />
these griffins fought off marauding Arismaspeans comes down to us<br />
from Aristeas who, according to the reports of his work which have<br />
survived, claimed to have visited the Issedonians in Central Asia<br />
around 675 BC and learned the tale from them.]<br />
<a href="http://www.bodley.ox.ac.uk/users/mh/almas/arimaspeans.htm">http://www.bodley.ox.ac.uk/users/mh/almas/arimaspeans.htm</a><br />
and for the new subscribers who haven't read Mike's other Almas<br />
article,<br />
it's here: <a href="http://www.bodley.ox.ac.uk/users/mh/almas/almas-spb.htm">http://www.bodley.ox.ac.uk/users/mh/almas/almas-spb.htm</a><br />
THE MONGOLIAN ALMAS: A HISTORICAL REEVALUATION OF THE SIGHTING BY<br />
BARADIIN by Michael Heaney, Bodleian Library, U.K<br />
ABSTRACT: Research into the Almas, a supposed man-like creature<br />
of Mongolia and Central Asia, is said to have begun when Badzar<br />
Baradiin saw one while on an expedition to Tibet in 1906. The<br />
sighting was said to have been reported to Tsyben Zhamtsarano,<br />
who thereupon began a long-term research study of the Almas.<br />
Examination of Zhamtsarano's archive in Leningrad, and in<br />
particular of Baradiin's unpublished expedition diaries,<br />
casts doubt on the accuracy of this version of events.<br />
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A reader sends this excerpt possibly pertaining to Sasquatch/Bigfoot<br />
activity in the far north from Dolores Cline Brown's book \&quot;Yukon<br />
Trophy Trails.\&quot; Gray's Publishing Ltd., Sidney, British Columbia,<br />
Canada 1971.<br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/sbs/blackgiants.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/sbs/blackgiants.htm</a><br />
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A book Review of John Green's book \&quot;The Best of Sasquatch Bigfoot\&quot;<br />
written by Daniel Perez<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/bestof.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/bestof.htm</a><br />
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I was asked what I might have as the `earliest&acute; printed mention of<br />
hirsute giants: The earliest I have in the database is from Hubei<br />
Province, China.<br />
A.D. 618-907: \&quot;Chinese historical documents, and many city and town<br />
annals, contain abundant records of the wildman, which are given<br />
various names,\&quot; according to Dr. Zhou Guoxing, he's with the Beijing<br />
Museum of Natural History. Two thousand years ago, the poet-<br />
statesman Qu Yuan made many references to \&quot;Shangui\&quot; translates in<br />
Mandarin to  \&quot;mountain ogres\&quot; in his verses.<br />
Moreover historian Li Yanshow who lived during the T'Ang Dynasty<br />
(A.D. 618-907) wrote that the forests of Hubei Province sheltered a<br />
band of wildmen. (Source: Beijing Museum) <br />
A number of Chinese and Russian database entries followed that date<br />
down through the centuries with the earliest North American entry<br />
courtesy bigfoot investigator Keith Foster in Kansas. Dated<br />
amazingly at, 1350- 1700 -<br />
\&quot;I have found much Indian and white man historical evidence in<br />
southern Colorado and northern New Mexico.  There is a Jemez Indian<br />
Pueblo named \&quot;Gee-tow-ta-own-lay-new\&quot;...which means \&quot;Place where the<br />
giant man stepped\&quot; in direct reference to Sasquatch, according to<br />
the Jemez Tribal Archaeologists, AD 1350-1700. The Jemez will not<br />
share their sacred history beyond this reference and claims that<br />
there was indeed a rich history of the hairy giant men in the area<br />
now known as Southwestern Colorado.  The Indian history also says<br />
that certain drainages in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado were<br />
only to be \&quot;hunted by the bravest of men because of the giant hairy<br />
cannibals that lived there, but none have tried to eat us yet in<br />
spite of being so close to them.\&quot; The stories are sacred and<br />
protected by the tribe\&quot; Source: &copy; Historian, Sasquatch researcher<br />
Keith Foster, Holcomb, Kansas<br />
I know we have several dozen other tribal members reading these<br />
newsletters in other nations, if you would care to share like<br />
stories, please send them to <a href="mailto:bobbieshort@yahoo.com">bobbieshort@yahoo.com</a> <br />
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You have to smile at this one from the Columbus, Georgia Ledger-<br />
Enquirer dated November 20, 2004<br />
<a href="http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/mld/ledgerenquirer/news/local/10241534.htm">http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/mld/ledgerenquirer/news/local/10241534.htm</a><br />
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Yowies Ignored By Science! By Dr. Helmut Loofs-Wissowa. Ph.D.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/yowiesig.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/yowiesig.htm</a><br />
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A really informative site to read through, when you have time,<br />
especially Dr. Jeff Meldrum's paper...<br />
<a href="http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/dtrapp/bigfoot.htm">http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/dtrapp/bigfoot.htm</a><br />
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Here are some links to more Patterson film information.<br />
<a href="http://www.georgiabigfoot.com/images/mk/PGhigh.gif">http://www.georgiabigfoot.com/images/mk/PGhigh.gif</a><br />
<a href="http://www.georgiabigfoot.com/images/mk/PGhighcrop.gif">http://www.georgiabigfoot.com/images/mk/PGhighcrop.gif</a><br />
<a href="http://www.georgiabigfoot.com/images/mk/Fluidmotion.gif">http://www.georgiabigfoot.com/images/mk/Fluidmotion.gif</a><br />
<a href="http://www.georgiabigfoot.com/images/mk/Pattyandbobcomparisonlarge.gif">http://www.georgiabigfoot.com/images/mk/Pattyandbobcomparisonlarge.gif</a><br />
Here is an animated sequence, with clear frames inserted into their<br />
proper places, with short delays. Remember to enlarge by clicking on<br />
the icon that appears when the cursor is placed on the image.<br />
<a href="http://www.georgiabigfoot.com/images/mk/fluidfilm.gif">http://www.georgiabigfoot.com/images/mk/fluidfilm.gif</a><br />
&copy; M.K.Davis Benton, Ms.<br />
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Woman's Sighting of Ape-Like Green Swamp Creature<br />
Among the Theories Studied by Cryptozoologists <br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/greenswamp04.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/greenswamp04.htm</a><br />
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KIMA TV Yakima, WA 98901--<br />
Legendary Bigfoot Film Takes A Hit By Roxeanne Vainuku <br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/3wt6x">http://tinyurl.com/3wt6x</a><br />
<a href="http://www.kimatv.com/x3443.xml?ParentPageID==x3738&amp;">http://www.kimatv.com/x3443.xml?ParentPageID==x3738&amp;</a><br />
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Posted on Thu, Nov. 25, 2004, Yes, the nation really is divided.<br />
It's East vs. West in the hunt for Bigfoot  (site registration<br />
required)By David A. Fahrenthold, for the Washington Post<br />
<a href="http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/nation/10269202.htm">http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/nation/10269202.htm</a><br />
and this:<br />
News of the Weird - Salt Lake Tribune Nov 27 Compiled by Chuck<br />
Shepherd: \&quot;Sasquatch envy: According to a September Washington Post<br />
dispatch from a Culpeper, Va., conference of people obsessed with<br />
spotting the alleged, 7-foot-tall Sasquatch, which is said to be<br />
roaming the woods of America, many   attendees (''East Coast Bigfoot<br />
community'') seem consumed by the West Coast Bigfoot community's<br />
supposed arrogance. That is, Western witnesses seem to regard<br />
Eastern witnesses as delusional, in that Sasquatch obviously lives<br />
west of the Rockies.\&quot;  <a href="http://www.sltrib.com/nationworld/ci_2457218">http://www.sltrib.com/nationworld/ci_2457218</a><br />
As a \&quot;westerner,\&quot; it bothers me that I could possibly be classified<br />
as part of any general \&quot;West Coast Bigfoot Community's supposed<br />
arrogance.\&quot; This all began with a thoughtless remark made to the<br />
media by BFRO's Matt Moneymaker. His remark represents only \&quot;his\&quot;<br />
feelings. I would hope Eastern researchers understand that<br />
Moneymaker does NOT represent West Coast research, or our values,<br />
beliefs, philosophy or points of view.  I do not see any \&quot;them<br />
verses us\&quot; mentality out here on the left coast and I would hope<br />
the right coast would stop promoting their indignation and consider<br />
the source. I will continue to support the Eastern conferences with<br />
yearly contributions and applaud those devotees to research in their<br />
efforts to resolve the mystery.  May you locate the first skeletal<br />
remains and capture on film a second creature for study. This East<br />
verses West mentality needs to end, may we all work towards that<br />
objective.<br />
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Little People: Experts knock claim of new 'Hobbit' species<br />
<a href="http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-human16.html">http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-human16.html</a><br />
and  \&quot;Hobbit skull in Tug o' War\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://abc.net.au/science/news/stories/s1251547.htm">http://abc.net.au/science/news/stories/s1251547.htm</a><br />
and Absolutely fascinating: - \&quot;Questions about the Hobbit\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2004/s1250924.htm">http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2004/s1250924.htm</a><br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/677q8">http://tinyurl.com/677q8</a><br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/53p6f">http://tinyurl.com/53p6f</a><br />
In this article, I noted Dave Suzuki in his dissertation on Homo<br />
Floresiensis coined yet another term for the orang pendek, he<br />
used \&quot;jungle yeti,\&quot; lol.  <a href="http://tinyurl.com/5x522">http://tinyurl.com/5x522</a> <br />
.and what can we learn from this final url for<br />
this discussion,  \&quot;Fury over 'hobbit' fossil grab\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/6wct7">http://tinyurl.com/6wct7</a><br />
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Scientist: \&quot;Man in Americas earlier than thought\&quot;<br />
Archaeologists put humans in North America 50,000 years ago<br />
One of the stone tools discovered in South Carolina made by<br />
early inhabitants. Archaeologists say a site in South Carolina<br />
may rewrite the history of how the Americas were settled by<br />
pushing back the date of human settlement thousands of years  <br />
<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/science/11/17/carolina.dig/index.html">http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/science/11/17/carolina.dig/index.html</a><br />
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Original Great Ape Discovered - BBC<br />
<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4014351.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4014351.stm</a><br />
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Ancient Animal Could Be Human-Ape Ancestor<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/6wpkj">http://tinyurl.com/6wpkj</a><br />
and<br />
New Fossil May Be Closest Yet To Ancestor Of All Great Apes<br />
Science Daily, November 24, 2004<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/11/041123211616.htm">http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/11/041123211616.htm</a><br />
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Off topic but interesting<br />
Divers find ancient homes  <a href="http://tinyurl.com/6mpyg">http://tinyurl.com/6mpyg</a><br />
or original site:<br />
<a href="http://www.news24.com/News24/Technology/News/0,,2-13-">http://www.news24.com/News24/Technology/News/0,,2-13-</a><br />
1443_1624851,00.html<br />
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Not responsible for opinions of contributors.<br />
Happy Holidays - Happy New Year 2005<br />
See you in January...<br />
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<p>[Slightly offtopic, very good news though. Right down the road from me, the Yeager's Sporting goods has up some very very nice bookshelving. What makes this so prime is its now got a wall of new Bigfoot books for me to blow money on. Bad news is I aint got alot of money, yet. It sucks that my current health's impeding my field research is as my g-damned schedule, both are being worked on though, I'm tryign to strengthen my lungs somewhat and find ways to work with these stiff joints and still in negotiations to get a four day weekend.]</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;75&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/8/2005 5:54 pm <br />
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<p>[From ReeseElla! Muchas Gracias!]</p>

<p>[Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] #138 - in case you don't get it.</p>
 
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Every loss of a Marine is heartbreak,  especially the tragic loss of<br />
Marine Hero Ohio Bigfooter Jon Etterling.<br />
<a href="http://www.herald-dispatch.com/2005/January/28/LNspot.htm">http://www.herald-dispatch.com/2005/January/28/LNspot.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;The unknown gorilla-like anthropoids are found out in woods of<br />
Congo. Comments by Michael Trachtengerts, Ph.D.<br />
<a href="http://alamas.ru/eng/world/KCongo_e.htm">http://alamas.ru/eng/world/KCongo_e.htm</a><br />
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The Yakima Herald-Republic Article:<br />
Does this photo resemble the Patterson creature?<br />
<a href="http://www.yakima-herald.com/?storyid=(2492032604628">http://www.yakima-herald.com/?storyid=(2492032604628</a><br />
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John Freitas and Randy Littlejohn sent this along FYI:<br />
<a href="http://www.bluenorth.com/nightscreamdvd.htm">http://www.bluenorth.com/nightscreamdvd.htm</a><br />
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Penn State Bigfoot Club Searches..article:<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/6jput">http://tinyurl.com/6jput</a> and the original url:<br />
<a href="http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2005/02/02-08-05tdc/02-08-">http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2005/02/02-08-05tdc/02-08-</a><br />
05dnews-05.asp<br />
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Felton's Bigfoot Museum article -  <a href="http://tinyurl.com/4gg36">http://tinyurl.com/4gg36</a><br />
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Strides in Research. Twincities.com article:<br />
<a href="http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/local/10834848.htm">http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/local/10834848.htm</a><br />
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Sighting last summer in British Columbia, Port Hardy Canada<br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/sbs/porthardy.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/sbs/porthardy.htm</a><br />
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More tracks seen in January snow.<br />
Colfax County, New Mexico January 2005 trail of tracks in snow<br />
witnessed by Native American woman and her husband, bad omen.<br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/sbs/colfax.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/sbs/colfax.htm</a><br />
also filed under \&quot;New reports: Briefs\&quot; Del Norte County California<br />
tracks seen in snow running across Patrick Creek Campground, Jan 2005<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/briefs.html">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/briefs.html</a>  SCROLL DOWN<br />
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Newspaper Article from The Province, BC<br />
\&quot;Man Caught between 2 Bears and a Sasquatch\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/province.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/province.htm</a><br />
and also published in The Province, October 25, 1967 interesting<br />
quotes by Roger Patterson and the date of the \&quot;showing of the<br />
PGF at UBC\&quot; with a few other interesting tidbits.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/province2.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/province2.htm</a><br />
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NEW BOOK Washington University News Tips: 'Man the Hunter' theory is<br />
debunked in new book By Neil Schoenherr Feb. 2, 2005 - You wouldn't<br />
know it by current world events, but humans actually evolved to be<br />
peaceful, cooperative and social animals. In a new book, an<br />
anthropologist at Washington University in St. Louis goes against<br />
the prevailing view and argues that primates, including early<br />
humans, evolved not as hunters but as prey of many predators,<br />
including wild dogs and cats, hyenas, eagles and crocodiles.<br />
<a href="http://news-info.wustl.edu/tips/page/normal/4582.html">http://news-info.wustl.edu/tips/page/normal/4582.html</a><br />
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A replay for newbies:<br />
1792 - One of the oldest written descriptions of a Sasquatch-like<br />
creature comes from Jose Mariano Mozino, a Spanish botanist<br />
naturalist who accompanied Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra<br />
during his exploration of the coast of British Columbia in 1792.<br />
Mozino wrote of the Matlox people: \&quot;an inhabitant of the mountainous<br />
country, of whom all have an unspeakable terror.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;They figure it has a monstrous body all covered with black animal<br />
hair; the head like a human but the eye teeth very sharp and strong,<br />
like those of the bear; the arms being very large, and the toes and<br />
fingers armed with large curved nails.  The howl fell to the ground<br />
those that hear them. And he smashes into a thousand pieces the<br />
unfortunate on whom a blow of his hand falls.\&quot;  Mozino's<br />
descriptions could also apply to the Boqs, a familiar figure to the<br />
Bella Coola First Nation Canadians of Northern British Columbia's<br />
central coast miles north of Vancouver.  According to anthropologist<br />
T. E. McIlwraith of the University of Toronto, the Boqs<br />
(Sasquatch) \&quot;somewhat resembles a man, in its hands especially and<br />
the region around the eyes being distinctly human.  It walks on its<br />
hind legs, in a stooping posture, its long arms swinging below its<br />
knees: in height it is rather greater than the average man.  With<br />
the exception of its face, the entire body is covered with long<br />
hair, the growth being especially profuse on the chest, which is<br />
large, corresponding to the great strength of the animal.\&quot;  <br />
There was a renowned game-guide-grizzly-hunter-tracker outfitter who<br />
was born and raised in the Bella Coola area by the name of Clayton<br />
Mack, a Nuxalk. In his book, \&quot;Grizzlies and White Guys\&quot; is a chapter<br />
devoted to the stories of sightings, encounters and field<br />
observations of Boqs, which inhabited the Bella Coola region.  Many<br />
of them uniquely interesting and a worthwhile read.<br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/stories/mack.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/stories/mack.htm</a><br />
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Bits and pieces of South American terminology from the database:<br />
Ucu and Ucumar: In South America, the country of Argentina is rich<br />
in ancient folklore. Often mentioned is a creature they call the<br />
ucumar. Translation from Folclore del Norte Argentino: \&quot;The ucumar<br />
is a being with man's petiso (appearance) and panz&oacute;n (fat). The man-<br />
like apes have the body covered with hair with man-like hands and<br />
man-like feet with arm length long and feet very wide and long with<br />
5 toes that dig deep within the ground. The ucumar trail goes long<br />
and is of deep notice. It is said that it possesses an extraordinary<br />
force by strength of body and that their grunts can be deafening.<br />
These creatures have been seen by the natives in the Pedemonte area,<br />
living out their life in caves of the mountainous regions of the<br />
forest. The ucumar walks like man, eats like monkey and is of<br />
enormous size. (Translation from Folclore del Norte Argentino, &copy; <br />
Short 1996) See: Ukumar-zupai<br />
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Ukumar-zupai:  (South America) The Andes Mountains of Chile and<br />
Argentina --Treasure hunters are said to have found mysterious<br />
footprints attributed to the ukumar-zupai. It is much like a<br />
gorilla, but walks upright with a stoop on small human-like feet<br />
(Lall). In Chile, Santiago's newspaper \&quot;La Gazeta\&quot; published an<br />
article of an ape-man seen fifty miles from Rengo, Chile. In a<br />
following incident, Carlos Manuel Soto swore out an affidavit<br />
stating, \&quot;I saw an enormous man covered with hair in the<br />
Cordilleras,\&quot; which was investigated and verified by the Policia.<br />
The Cordilleras of the Andes and the Coastal Cordilleras shape the<br />
Chilean landscape; the article was unclear exactly which Cordilleras<br />
Soto had his sighting. (Sykes, Sanderson) In Rio de Janeiro,<br />
Brazil's popular newspaper La Ultima Hora stated some years back<br />
that human-like seventeen inch footprints were found on the<br />
Argentinean side of the Andes at about 16,000 feet elevation.<br />
Residents of the little village of Tolor Grand&eacute;, La Salta Province<br />
of Argentina, again found similar footprints. Frightened locals told<br />
the newspaper of eerie calls that echoed during the night time hours<br />
from the Cura-cura Mountains, which was the habitat of the dreaded<br />
creature they called ucumar-zupai. (&copy; Short translations)<br />
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Photo of New Monkey found in the Madidi region of the Brazilian Amazon:<br />
<a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/02/60II/main671143.shtml">http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/02/60II/main671143.shtml</a><br />
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New Scientist.com \&quot; Hominid inbreeding left humans vulnerable to<br />
disease\&quot; <a href="http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id==dn6920">http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id==dn6920</a><br />
and the BBC: <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4204789.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4204789.stm</a><br />
and finally this article on \&quot;the Emerging Facts:\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://usa.mediamonitors.net/content/view/full/12966">http://usa.mediamonitors.net/content/view/full/12966</a><br />
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Oxford-Student: \&quot;Hobbit Remains in Oxford Museum\&quot; w/photo<br />
<a href="http://www.oxfordstudent.com/2005-01-27/news/13">http://www.oxfordstudent.com/2005-01-27/news/13</a><br />
and<br />
24 January, BBC News: Museum unveils 'hobbit' remains w/photo<br />
<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/oxfordshire/4201243.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/oxfordshire/4201243.stm</a><br />
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Correction: Sheri Radford's article in the last newsletter had<br />
a bad link, here is the corrected link FYI:<br />
<a href="http://www.where.ca/vancouver/article_feature.cfm?listing_id=C">http://www.where.ca/vancouver/article_feature.cfm?listing_id=C</a><br />
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Photograph sent in of a 47 inch human femur housed at<br />
Mt. Blanco Museum in Crosbyton, Crosby County, Texas<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/images/mtblanco.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/images/mtblanco.htm</a><br />
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On the lighter side - -<br />
Mt.St.Helen's Bigfoot Bed and Breakfast, costume or Photoshop?<br />
<a href="http://www.mountsthelens.com/Bigfoot_News_/bigfoot/bigfoot_4.html">http://www.mountsthelens.com/Bigfoot_News_/bigfoot/bigfoot_4.html</a><br />
and<br />
&gt;From the Plant Half Life Website, .a little humor for the gamers...<br />
<a href="http://www.planetdeerhunter.com/dh3/rap/bigfoot.shtml">http://www.planetdeerhunter.com/dh3/rap/bigfoot.shtml</a><br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;76&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/21/2005 8:07 am <br />
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<p>[A little something to browse on while you guys are bored stiff sitting in chat.]<br />
[Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] #139</p>
 
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Subject: [Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] #139<br />
This is not Sp*m. February 2005 - Newsletter End February #139<br />
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TIVO this event.USA Television documentary:<br />
National Geographic Channel: EXPLORER - Tiny Humans: The Hobbits of<br />
Flores Sunday, March 13 at 8 p.m. ET/PT<br />
In an extraordinary discovery that made front-page headlines around<br />
the world, scientists uncovered evidence of a race of \&quot;hobbit-sized\&quot;<br />
prehistoric species on a remote Indonesian island. A full-grown<br />
adult would have been as tall as an average three-year-old child<br />
today. Most amazing of all, researchers believe this ancient race<br />
lived at the same time as modern humans, sharing the earth for at<br />
least 80,000 years. \&quot;Explorer - Tiny Humans: The Hobbits of Flores\&quot;<br />
delivers the world's first in-depth documentary of this<br />
groundbreaking find that could to rewrite the textbooks.<br />
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Honobia, Oklahoma article and video capture: Legends of the Red -<br />
Bigfoot <a href="http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/1279862.html">http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/1279862.html</a><br />
Television may not keep this link active long, chk it out soon!<br />
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You shouldn't miss seeing these vintage photographs.if it requires<br />
that you register, do so:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootforums.com/index.php?showtopic=.53">http://www.bigfootforums.com/index.php?showtopic=.53</a><br />
Why is it that we don't see photographs like these anymore?<br />
Is it that we don't have the boots in the forest as well qualified?<br />
Is it because there are not as many sasquatches left in the<br />
wilderness areas? Field research was far more successful in years<br />
passed, what has changed in field-work? What isn't working and why?<br />
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M.K.Davis Benton, Ms. sent this overlay of Bob Hieronimus and the<br />
Patterson Creature. <br />
<a href="http://www.geocities.com/m110455/overlay.html?1107891576109">http://www.geocities.com/m110455/overlay.html?1107891576109</a><br />
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\&quot;Hollywood Actor Finds his Future in the Arms of Sasquatch\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2005/2/emw207885.htm">http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2005/2/emw207885.htm</a><br />
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Sole Pads and Dermatogyphics of The Elk Wallow Footprints\&quot;<br />
&copy; Susan Cachel, Department of Anthropology, Rutgers University<br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/biology/cachel.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/biology/cachel.htm</a><br />
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Greg Arnold's page: Bigfoot in Skamania, WA<br />
<a href="http://www.inthegorge.com/bigfoot.html">http://www.inthegorge.com/bigfoot.html</a><br />
also this page: <a href="http://www.inthegorge.com/bigfoot_article.htm">http://www.inthegorge.com/bigfoot_article.htm</a><br />
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Analysis of Feces and Hair Suspected to be of Sasquatch Origin<br />
A paper by Vaughn M. Bryant, Jr., and Burleigh Trevor-Deutsch<br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/biology/analysis.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/biology/analysis.htm</a><br />
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Seeing is believing, or is it? How scientific is 'Wildman' research?<br />
Two papers by Dr. Helmut Loofs-Wissowa, Ph.D. Canberra, Australia<br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/biology/helmut.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/biology/helmut.htm</a><br />
and<br />
\&quot;In Search of Unidentified Relic Hominoids in Southeast Asia\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/biology/helmut2001.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/biology/helmut2001.htm</a><br />
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A page full of video captures, some very interesting ones<br />
on Roger Thomas'page: <a href="http://www.rfthomas.clara.net/bf_video.html">http://www.rfthomas.clara.net/bf_video.html</a><br />
Check out his other pages<br />
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Steve Wagner's \&quot;Unsuitable Bigfoot Conclusions\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://paranormal.about.com/cs/bigfootsasquatch/a/aa030804.htm">http://paranormal.about.com/cs/bigfootsasquatch/a/aa030804.htm</a><br />
and here is a page I hadn't perused before FYI.Cumberland, Wisconsin<br />
<a href="http://www.chadlewis.com/files_cryptozoology/cumberland_bigfoot.html">http://www.chadlewis.com/files_cryptozoology/cumberland_bigfoot.html</a><br />
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Newbies: You can search for bigfoot books on eBay: Click on Books<br />
then use keyword \&quot;bigfoot sasquatch\&quot; - - many books come up,<br />
sometimes some of the hard to get oldies with great information.<br />
<a href="http://www.ebay.com">http://www.ebay.com</a>  other books <a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com">http://www.hancockhouse.com</a><br />
For used books, try <a href="http://www.abebooks.com">http://www.abebooks.com</a> for great bargains.<br />
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New Book released: \&quot;The Bigfoot Film Controversy\&quot; by Roger Patterson<br />
and Chris Murphy <a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/bigfil.htm">http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/bigfil.htm</a><br />
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When you have time, browse old newspaper articles here:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles.htm</a><br />
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Academic fails to return \&quot;hobbit\&quot; bones.with photo of skull<br />
<a href="http://www.abc.net.au/newengland/news/200502/s1301309.htm">http://www.abc.net.au/newengland/news/200502/s1301309.htm</a><br />
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BBC article: The Icy Truth about Neanderthals<br />
<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4251299.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4251299.stm</a><br />
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Off Topic:<br />
Alpine Iceman Reveals Ice Age Secrets.<br />
<a href="http://www.swissinfo.org/sen/Swissinfo.html?siteSect=3&amp;sid=U43384">http://www.swissinfo.org/sen/Swissinfo.html?siteSect=3&amp;sid=U43384</a><br />
and<br />
Earthquake in Indian Ocean 3 times larger than originally thought:<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/02/050211094339.htm">http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/02/050211094339.htm</a><br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;77&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/5/2005 2:37 pm <br />
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<p>[Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 140</p>
 
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Reminder:<br />
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Flores Sunday, March 13 at 8 p.m. ET/PT<br />
In an extraordinary discovery that made front-page headlines around<br />
the world, scientists uncovered evidence of a race of \&quot;hobbit-sized\&quot;<br />
prehistoric species on a remote Indonesian island. A full-grown<br />
adult would have been as tall as an average three-year-old child<br />
today. Most amazing of all, researchers believe this ancient race<br />
lived at the same time as modern humans, sharing the earth for at<br />
least 80,000 years. \&quot;Explorer - Tiny Humans: The Hobbits of Flores\&quot;<br />
delivers the world's first in-depth documentary of this<br />
groundbreaking find that could to rewrite the textbooks.<br />
Parallel article located in \&quot;The Scientist\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.biomedcentral.com/news/20050228/01">http://www.biomedcentral.com/news/20050228/01</a> and this article from<br />
<a href="http://www.monthlyreview.org/0305york.htm">http://www.monthlyreview.org/0305york.htm</a> is enlightening.<br />
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Plan ahead for these two spring sasquatch meetings, first one in<br />
Ohio. Open to the public: Saturday, May 7, 17th Annual Bigfoot<br />
Conference <a href="http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiobigfoot/abc.html">http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiobigfoot/abc.html</a><br />
and following that meeting, this one in Bellingham, Washington<br />
Sasquatch Conference  - May 27, 28, and 29, 2005<br />
<a href="http://www.sasquatchresearch.com/src">http://www.sasquatchresearch.com/src</a><br />
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Mogollon Monster a hairy tale<br />
<a href="http://www.azcentral.com/php-bin/clicktrack/email.php/2883061">http://www.azcentral.com/php-bin/clicktrack/email.php/2883061</a><br />
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John W. Burns had nothing to gain in 1929-1940 when he chronicled<br />
stories told to him on the Chehalis Reserve in British Columbia.<br />
Take time to digest these two stories and file them in memory,<br />
there's great wisdom in them. <br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/articles/burns.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/articles/burns.htm</a><br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/legends/jwburns.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/legends/jwburns.htm</a><br />
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Man keeps hunting for sights, sounds of Bigfoot<br />
<a href="http://www.kitsapsun.com/bsun/local/article/0,2403,BSUN_19088_3580716,00.html">http://www.kitsapsun.com/bsun/local/article/0,2403,BSUN_19088_3580716,00.html</a><br />
Requires registration<br />
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<a href="http://yakima-herald.com/letters.php">http://yakima-herald.com/letters.php</a>   Yakima Herald-Republic Local<br />
News Letters to the Editor Dated February 27, 2005  \&quot;Don't write off<br />
Bigfoot\&quot;<br />
To the editor - Re: The Oct. 7, 2004, and Jan. 29 articles on Bob<br />
Heironimous's Bigfoot suit and the book, \&quot;The Making of Bigfoot\&quot; by<br />
Greg Long. I think it's silly that a 63-year-old man would dress up<br />
in a monkey or Bigfoot suit and pretend to be a Bigfoot creature. I<br />
read Greg Long's book, and it seems to me that it contains a lot of<br />
untrue statements; it was wrong to publish it with false and untrue<br />
statements, especially about some people who are deceased and can't<br />
defend themselves from gossip and untrue statements.  I thought the<br />
book was supposed to be about Bob Heironimous's Bigfoot suit! It<br />
seems to me the subject of Long's book was about the Merritt's and<br />
Dry Gulch instead. The western town known as Dry Gulch didn't exist<br />
in 1967; construction was started in 1969. The town doesn't exist<br />
today; it's just a memory and should have not been mentioned in the<br />
book. The Merritt house on Tampico Road in 1967 never at any time<br />
was a Bigfoot headquarters, as Long wrote in his book, and the<br />
Merritt's had no involvement in the Patterson and Gimlin Bigfoot<br />
film. The truth of the story is, does a Bigfoot creature exist?<br />
That's an unsolved mystery. Florence (Merritt) Showman, Yakima, WA<br />
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Filmmaker debuts skunk ape documentary -- By Neil Pascoe  03/03/2005<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/6x6mh">http://tinyurl.com/6x6mh</a>     Make no mistake about it, Nate Martin<br />
wants to get it right. The young filmmaker is making sure by picking<br />
brains, asking questions, and seeking suggestions for his pet<br />
project, a 59-minute documentary entitled The Ochopee Skunk Ape.<br />
In that quest, the native Marco Island resident invited a select<br />
audience of about a dozen friends into his home recently for a<br />
private screening of the film. He wasn't necessarily looking for<br />
kudos and applause - although he did receive those - rather he was<br />
seeking constructive ideas and recommendations to improve his<br />
product.<br />
\&quot;This screening is more of a learning situation for me rather than a<br />
presentation,\&quot; Martin said. \&quot;Anything that my audience can suggest<br />
in order to make the documentary even more professional I'll listen<br />
to. Believe me, I'm showing it this evening to feed my ego. I know<br />
there's still work to be done, and I welcome any input I receive<br />
tonight to achieve that goal.\&quot;<br />
Filmed in the heart of the lush Florida Everglades, the documentary<br />
centers around Dave Shealy, who has spent nearly his whole life<br />
looking for a creature akin to the Jersey Devil, The Abominable<br />
Snowman or Bigfoot, which has its home in the Big Cypress Swamp. The<br />
film essentially enables the viewer to explore Shealy's evidence on<br />
the creature along with listening to eyewitness testimony.<br />
Shealy, who also doubles as the Acting Mayor of Ochopee (pop. 11)<br />
has appeared on such national television shows as Unsolved<br />
Mysteries, The Daily Show, The Pulse, and Inside Edition. He has<br />
also written about his skunk ape adventures in The Enquirer, The<br />
Sun, Miami New Times, and Reader's Digest.<br />
\&quot;After I take the new suggestions into consideration and do a little<br />
more editing, I think I'll finally be ready to run with it,\&quot; Martin<br />
said. \&quot;I've left a lot of film on the cutting-room floor, and now<br />
all I have to do is add and subtract a little more. That's what<br />
tonight's screening is all about.\&quot;<br />
The Ochopee Skunk Ape will have its world premiere at 9 p.m. on<br />
April 13 and 14 at the Bombay Club on Marco Island. &copy;Marco Island<br />
Sun Times 2005 <br />
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Hobbit-forming:<br />
Brain Scan Shows Hobbit was Intelligent<br />
<a href="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id==5&amp;ObjectID=113601">http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id==5&amp;ObjectID=113601</a><br />
and Brain Shape, not size, may be what matters..Homo Floresiensis<br />
<a href="http://www.news-leader.com/today/20050304-Brainshape,nots.html">http://www.news-leader.com/today/20050304-Brainshape,nots.html</a> with<br />
an image provided by the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology shows<br />
the brain of Homo floresiensis alongside that of a pygmy...but<br />
Science Magazine has another graphic here:<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencemag.org/sciencexpress/recent.shtml">http://www.sciencemag.org/sciencexpress/recent.shtml</a><br />
and<br />
The Scientist.com -- Endocast studies suggest that overall<br />
brain shape of Homo floresiensis resembles Homo erectus<br />
<a href="http://www.biomedcentral.com/news/20050304/02">http://www.biomedcentral.com/news/20050304/02</a><br />
and<br />
'Hobbit' Brain Supports Species Theory -- AP, March 3, 2005<br />
<a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=T8340">http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=T8340</a><br />
and<br />
Critics silenced by scans of hobbit skull --Nature, March 3, 2005<br />
<a href="http://www.nature.com/news/2005/050228/full/050228-13.html">http://www.nature.com/news/2005/050228/full/050228-13.html</a><br />
and<br />
Hobbits or Orang Pendek?   .an article in The Scotsman<br />
February 25, 2005 - <br />
<a href="http://news.scotsman.com/scitech.cfm?id=!7112005">http://news.scotsman.com/scitech.cfm?id=!7112005</a><br />
.From all I have been able to determine about the `rang peedack is<br />
that it is most likely an ape, given its gibbon-like features &amp;<br />
divergent toe foot imprint. If I understand what we know about Homo<br />
Floresiensis, the tiny Hobbit was human, which discounts the two<br />
being the same life forms. The orang pendek is not known to have<br />
mastered fire or tool use beyond that of a chimp in the wild. The<br />
Hobbit evidently was a hunter-gatherer on the same level as Native<br />
stories of Little People. Therefore, comparisons between the Hobbit<br />
and the `rang peedack are feeble if not ill ill-considered. (Short)<br />
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More videos for you to peruse,<br />
Sasquatch caught on film an 8-minute audio clip with Bob Gimlin<br />
The CBC's Jay Ingram describes the film he saw at a B.C. conference<br />
on Sasquatch. May 12, 1978<br />
<a href="http://archives.cbc.ca/IDCC-1-69-1462-">http://archives.cbc.ca/IDCC-1-69-1462-</a><br />
9718/life_society/myths_and_legends<br />
or if that link isn't click able, try this: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/4efmk">http://tinyurl.com/4efmk</a><br />
and scroll down, right frame for this video capture..<br />
'Sasquatch cannot be dismissed' - Oct. 8, 1984 - 6:55<br />
A B.C. reporter tries to lure Sasquatch with a little bit of Mozart.<br />
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A rerun of this article for new subscribers: Sasquatch is Real, 2002<br />
article with photos<br />
<a href="http://outside.away.com/outside/news/200208/200208_sasquatch_5.html">http://outside.away.com/outside/news/200208/200208_sasquatch_5.html</a><br />
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Sasquatch Foot Anatomy, Report on Field Findings by Archie Buckley<br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/biology/buckley.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/biology/buckley.htm</a><br />
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This paper by Dr. W. Henner Fahrenbach, Ph.D., should answer many<br />
of the `newbie&acute; questions that fill my inbox, take time to read his<br />
notes.  <a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/biology/henner.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/biology/henner.htm</a><br />
Fahrenbach's paper on `sasquatch smell&acute; is a quick read, it&acute;s<br />
located here:  <a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/biology/smell.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/biology/smell.htm</a><br />
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&gt;From Queensland, Australia, Malcolm Smith's Paper:<br />
\&quot;Analysis of the Australian \&quot;Hairy Man\&quot; (Yahoo) Data<br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/biology/yahoo.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/biology/yahoo.htm</a><br />
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Blue Mountains residents Jerry and Sue's First Encounter with the<br />
Bush Ape<br />
<a href="http://members.ozemail.com.au/~mhallett/JnC1stencounter.htm">http://members.ozemail.com.au/~mhallett/JnC1stencounter.htm</a><br />
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Clayton Mack, a Nuxalt born grizzly bear big game guide in BC tells<br />
his stories about sasquatches while bear hunting in the Bella Coola<br />
region.<br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/stories/mack.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/stories/mack.htm</a><br />
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Tracking the Bigfoot Trackers (a rerun article for new readers)<br />
<a href="http://archive.salon.com/people/feature/2001/06/08/bigfoot">http://archive.salon.com/people/feature/2001/06/08/bigfoot</a><br />
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Rob Murdock's site with a series of articles:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootwire.com/html/search_results.php">http://www.bigfootwire.com/html/search_results.php</a><br />
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Other newspaper sasquatch articles to peruse:<br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/articles.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/articles.htm</a><br />
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APCA Accepting Nominations for Crypto Awards, send yours in.<br />
<a href="http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2005/3/emw213703.htm">http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2005/3/emw213703.htm</a><br />
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Other stuff: From Science Blog<br />
<a href="http://www.scienceblog.com/cms/node/7036">http://www.scienceblog.com/cms/node/7036</a>  Brain study points<br />
to 'sixth sense'<br />
Following the Asian tsunami, scientists struggled to explain reports<br />
that primitive aboriginal tribesmen had somehow sensed the impending<br />
danger in time to join wild animals in a life-saving flight to<br />
higher ground. A new theory suggests that the anterior cingulate<br />
cortex, described by some scientists as part of the brain's \&quot;oops\&quot;<br />
center, may actually function as an early warning system -- one that<br />
works at a subconscious level to help us recognize and avoid high-<br />
risk situations.<br />
and - `&acute;Boning up on Human Evolution\&quot; from Cal Berkeley&acute;s Science<br />
Matters:<br />
<a href="http://sciencematters.berkeley.edu/archives//volume2/issue8//story1.p">http://sciencematters.berkeley.edu/archives//volume2/issue8//story1.p</a><br />
hp<br />
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<a href="http://www.cryptozoology.st">http://www.cryptozoology.st</a><br />
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Article in Kerala, India News:<br />
\&quot;Yeti originates from mentally unbalanced individuals\&quot; -- March 18<br />
<a href="http://www.keralanext.com/news/indexread.asp?id=4988">http://www.keralanext.com/news/indexread.asp?id=4988</a><br />
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Article from The Oregonian: Smitten Bigfooters in Walla Walla, WA<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/6yp6y">http://tinyurl.com/6yp6y</a><br />
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Article from The Patriot News: \&quot;Gathering shows proof of interest in<br />
paranormal\&quot; Article may require registration or try<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/5nkup">http://tinyurl.com/5nkup</a><br />
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Daegling's book \&quot;Bigfoot Exposed\&quot; disappoints.<br />
\&quot;One more debunker exposed: A Review of anthropologist Daegling's<br />
book by Dmitri Bayanov\&quot; with some interesting if not brilliant<br />
points of view<br />
you shouldn't miss.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/daegling_exposed.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/daegling_exposed.htm</a><br />
and John Green's Review of same book by Daegling:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/daegling2.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/daegling2.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;Can Bigfoot be Killed?\&quot; Odd short stories by John Steele<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/jsteele.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/jsteele.htm</a><br />
and an Old Rich Grumley Story:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/kennedy.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/kennedy.htm</a><br />
and two more Sierra stories:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/kern.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/kern.htm</a> and<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/kernvall.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/kernvall.htm</a><br />
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The West Coast Sasquatch, British Columbia website is up, check it<br />
out here:  <a href="http://www.westcoast-sasquatch.com">http://www.westcoast-sasquatch.com</a><br />
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\&quot;The Yeti and Us\&quot; From The Russian Hunters Newspaper, April 2001<br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/articles/hunters.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/articles/hunters.htm</a> with photos &amp;<br />
graphics<br />
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Bob Gimlin and John Green to speak at the Seattle Museum of the<br />
Mysteries  annual Northwest UFO/Paranormal Conference on Sat. June<br />
4, 2005 and 1st annual Seattle Sasquatch Symposium Sun. June 5, 2005<br />
Seattle Center, Northwest Rooms, 623 Broadway E, Seattle, WA 98102:<br />
Call the museum at 206-328-6499 for registration, questions and<br />
latest information. E-mail Philip Lipson at <a href="mailto:philiplipson@hotmail.com">philiplipson@hotmail.com</a><br />
and this blurb in the Seattle Weekly:<br />
Chris Murphy The author of \&quot;Meet the Sasquatch\&quot; and \&quot;The Bigfoot<br />
Film Controversy\&quot; helps the Museum of the Mysteries unveil its new<br />
Sasquatch exhibit, which features hand and foot casts, hair samples,<br />
and video stills supposedly proving the existence of the mythical<br />
monster. (The exhibit continues through June 5.) 623 Broadway Ave.<br />
E., 206-328-6499. $3 (suggested donation). 6-9 p.m. Sat., March 19.<br />
<a href="http://www.seattleweekly.com/features/0511/050316_news_braincity.php">http://www.seattleweekly.com/features/0511/050316_news_braincity.php</a><br />
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Archaeologist joins in astounding discovery March 10<br />
Few people can say that they have been in on a discovery that<br />
shatters all previous concepts and existing theories of evolution.<br />
But Archaeologist Chris Turney, from Caterham, UK was with the team<br />
that discovered \&quot;the hobbit\&quot; of Indonesia. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/6rm6e">http://tinyurl.com/6rm6e</a><br />
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\&quot;Little People\&quot; <br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/creatures/littlepeople.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/creatures/littlepeople.htm</a><br />
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Terminology<br />
\&quot;Mayak datat\&quot;<br />
California: According to one of the Yokut nurses at the Tule River<br />
Indian Health Center in Porterville, California, mayak datat is a<br />
Penutian linguistic stock Yokut tribal expression denoting a giant<br />
hairy man-like creature in a large area between the Coastal Range<br />
and the Sierra Nevada and the San Joaquin Valley to the Mohave<br />
Desert, especially the South Fork of the Tule River Indian<br />
Reservation \&quot;It was,\&quot; she said, \&quot;in times past a way to scare the<br />
children inside after dark, but television does that in modern<br />
times.\&quot; Tribal lore handed down through tradition, much like that of<br />
the Miwok Indian. (Short)<br />
and<br />
\&quot;Nu nu\&quot; Central California Tuolumne band of Miwok Indians described<br />
in times passed, a sasquatch-like creature with the term nu nu.<br />
and<br />
\&quot;Wandering Willy\&quot; -- Journalist reporter Betty Allen coined the term<br />
Wandering Willy in one of her early Humboldt Times articles long<br />
before the two words big and foot ever became bigfoot. In her early<br />
1950's article, Allen wrote, \&quot;This Wandering Willie is really a<br />
funny deal. I wish there was a way to get a plaster cast of his<br />
footprint. His tracks are real and his using filled gasoline drums<br />
for playthings is a little unusual.\&quot; (Marian T. Place, p 38)<br />
and<br />
\&quot;Vasitri,\&quot; origin in Venezuela:  Said to be a sasquatch-like<br />
creature from South America, seen in the Venezuelan rain forest.<br />
Natives described the vasitri as a feral man-like hairy creature<br />
that constructs primitive huts and rudimentary weapons. Traditional<br />
lore among various tribes suggest these creatures are dangerous man-<br />
eaters who carry off native women for breeding purposes not unlike<br />
the lore we have heard in ancient Native American and First Nation<br />
Canadian legends. The Venezuelan vasitri is an upright walking<br />
unclassified hirsute hominoid. The creature is known by two<br />
additional names, - Salvaje and Aigypan according to tribal<br />
dialects. (Source: El Imparcial Periodico)<br />
and<br />
\&quot;Umang\&quot; -origins Indonesia, Malaysia: a small shy longhaired bipedal<br />
troglodyte living deep in the forest, well known to the natives of the<br />
Malaysian forest, never captured, photographed or classified.<br />
Depictions of similar anthropoids seen in fleeting glimpses on the<br />
island of Sumatra and in the Kalimantan are attributed to perhaps<br />
the same creature, but call sedapa, batutut and orang pendek.<br />
(Source: John Ramsey MacKinnon)<br />
the last term is<br />
\&quot;Tzitzimitl\&quot; -- Many alternative spellings, all apparently derived<br />
from the Nahuatl term `tzitzimitl&acute;, possibly denoting a hairy<br />
sasquatch-like giant from neighboring Guatemala. (Source: Author<br />
Mark Sanborne)<br />
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Older articles (I run older articles now and then for new<br />
subscribers)<br />
(Translated) Russia's Pravda.ru  \&quot;The Russian Bigfoot Legend\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/pravda2002.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/pravda2002.htm</a><br />
and an earlier one published in Pravda:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/pravda2001.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/pravda2001.htm</a><br />
and Paul Stonehill's \&quot;Russian Snowman\&quot; article:<br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/creatures/russian.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/creatures/russian.htm</a><br />
.other newspaper articles worth boning up on are here:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles.htm</a><br />
and these reruns.<br />
Bigfoot Sightings: Colorado Springs, Colorado Summer 1991<br />
<a href="http://www.juiceenewsdaily.com/0305/news/big_colo.html">http://www.juiceenewsdaily.com/0305/news/big_colo.html</a><br />
And another Juiceenewss - The Leatherman<br />
<a href="http://www.juiceenewsdaily.com/0305/news/big_leather.html">http://www.juiceenewsdaily.com/0305/news/big_leather.html</a><br />
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George Clappison passed this page along: <br />
<a href="http://users1.ee.net/pmason/Eaton2.html">http://users1.ee.net/pmason/Eaton2.html</a><br />
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New Bigfoot Sasquatch Books: <a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com">http://www.hancockhouse.com</a><br />
Used BF books can be found at <a href="http://www.abebooks.com">http://www.abebooks.com</a> and<br />
<a href="http://www.ebay.com">http://www.ebay.com</a>  search using keywords \&quot;bigfoot sasquatch\&quot;<br />
without the quotes will get passed the bigfoot trucks and yeti ski<br />
equipment.<br />
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Casting a BF Track? \&quot;Dental Stone Casting Kit-In-A Bag\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.tritechusa.com/casting/CMD-K.htm">http://www.tritechusa.com/casting/CMD-K.htm</a><br />
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OTHER:<br />
&gt;From issue 2491 of New Scientist Magazine, 19 March 2005, page 14<br />
\&quot;Oldest fossilized primate protein to have been sequenced, taken<br />
from a<br />
Neanderthal, was last week found to be identical to the human<br />
equivalent.\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.newscientist.com/channel/being-human/mg18524915.100">http://www.newscientist.com/channel/being-human/mg18524915.100</a><br />
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\&quot;Study: Monkeys Do Read Minds?\&quot; Discovery Channel News, Match 7, 2005<br />
<a href="http://dsc.discovery.com/news/briefs/20050307/monkey.html">http://dsc.discovery.com/news/briefs/20050307/monkey.html</a><br />
and  \&quot;New Human Ancestor Fossil Discovery In Afar Region Of Ethiopia\&quot;<br />
ScienceDaily, March 8, 2005<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/03/050307214554.htm">http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/03/050307214554.htm</a><br />
and uploaded on ScienceDaily.com March 21, 2001<br />
Skull Of New Early Human Relative Found In Kenya -- Did Humans<br />
Descend From Lucy Or From Newly Discovered Creature? - After the<br />
partial skeleton of a 3.2-million-year-old human relative known as<br />
Lucy was found in Ethiopia in 1974, many researchers believed her<br />
species - Australopithecus afarensis - was the ancestor of modern<br />
humans. Now, in a stunning discovery, scientists working in Kenya<br />
have found the skull and partial jaw of a completely different genus<br />
and species, with a flattened face and small molar teeth much<br />
different than those of afarensis.<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2001/03/010322232234.htm">http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2001/03/010322232234.htm</a><br />
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More OTHER.<br />
Surprisingly Complex Behaviors Appear to Be 'Hard-Wired' in the<br />
Primate Brain<br />
Ascribe.com March 15  <a href="http://tinyurl.com/6xr4m">http://tinyurl.com/6xr4m</a><br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;79&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	3/28/2005 6:58 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (79 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>You guys mention an Iceman in here somewhere? lol. Okay okay I'm leaving!</p>

<p>\&quot;As shall I, bow before me though, and where did I leave my hat and coat?\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;80&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/31/2005 4:07 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (80 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>[Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] #142 - Bobbie Short</p>
 
<p>----- Original Message -----<br />
Subject: [Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] #142<br />
------------------------ Yahoo! Groups This is not Sp*m. March/April 2005 - Newsletter #142<br />
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Thanks to Julie Crain at NGM and Fritz Ehorn in AZ for this heads-up:<br />
<a href="http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0504/feature1/index.html">http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0504/feature1/index.html</a><br />
The April issue of National Geographic Magazine has a big article on<br />
the hobbit find.  There are some interesting points made that the<br />
newspapers have not cover.  <br />
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National Geographic Magazine website has an interesting multimedia<br />
flash program on the 83 year old Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing<br />
Norgay Sherpa, the first men to step on the summit of Mt. Everest on<br />
May 29, 1953. It is 9 minutes long and is best watched on high-speed<br />
connections. I'm not sure 56k even works well enough to make the<br />
load wait worthwhile. Scenes are NGM classic and breath-takingly<br />
beautiful.<br />
<a href="http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0305/sights_n_sounds/media2.html">http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0305/sights_n_sounds/media2.html</a><br />
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Canadian sasquatch author Thomas Steenburg wrote a review of<br />
anthropologist Dave Daegling's book \&quot;Bigfoot Exposed.\&quot;<br />
That review <br />
&amp; a comment by Mitsuko Choden is here: :<br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/reviews/TS_Daegling.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/reviews/TS_Daegling.htm</a><br />
Steenburg's sasquatch books can be obtained here:<br />
<a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com">http://www.hancockhouse.com</a> along with many other equally<br />
important sasquatch reads.<br />
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Ken Kristian passed along some interesting BC true stories; of<br />
interest because it speaks to sasquatch behavior, a fascination of<br />
mine. Ken writes  \&quot;.a few friends and I decided to make a duck-<br />
hunting trip to Red Lake up in the Kamloops region. We packed up a<br />
couple of camouflaged boats, 50 or 60 rubber mallard decoys, grub,<br />
guns and headed for the high country. My friend Randy and I decided<br />
to hunt a marshy area on Red Lake that we knew well from our eastern<br />
brook trout ice fishing trips during the winter. (Note: At the time<br />
the closest ranch or building was a good 10 miles away over bush<br />
roads.) We had our boat loaded before first light and made for the<br />
marsh. Once there we set out our decoys and slipped the boat back<br />
into the high weeds and grass about 60 feet from open water. Hunting<br />
was slow due to warm weather and little wind. We would blow our<br />
mallard calls once in awhile hoping to entice a duck from the far<br />
end of the lake but nothing was moving. A few hours had passed and<br />
we had not fired a single shot. Myself and Randy were staring out<br />
over at our decoys on Red Lake when something suddenly but quietly<br />
surfaced just outside our flock of decoys. What came up appeared to<br />
us to be a human-type head covered in long, wet hair ... something<br />
what a person with long hair would look like if they surfaced while<br />
swimming. The skin under the hair as well as the eyes, appeared dark<br />
brown in color. Our view of this strange head was about even with<br />
the shoulders, although they did not break the surface of the water.<br />
The eyes (what you could see of them under the hair) looked dark (no<br />
white) like an animal's. The face had no expression or movement. It<br />
seemed to look at our decoys and us for maybe 10 or 15 seconds, and<br />
then slipped silently under the surface with a slight swirl or wake<br />
and it was gone. Nothing else was seen or heard. When we returned to<br />
Cliff Tuscon's ranch where we were staying, I asked him aside if he<br />
had ever seen anything like what we witnessed on Red Lake that<br />
morning. I'll never forget the look he gave me. I think he figured I<br />
was either piss drunk or on the verge of going crazy. In any case,<br />
old Cliff never saw anything like what I described in his 40 years<br />
up in that country.<br />
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A couple of months back Thomas Steenburg got a fantastic report from<br />
very credible witnesses (a man and wife in a large cabin-style boat)<br />
of three (3) sasquatches seen swimming in Harrison Lake close to<br />
Long Island.  Once the three sasquatch hit the beach, the two larger<br />
ones quickly made their way into the bush. But the smallest of the<br />
three walked up the gravel beach about halfway to the timberline and<br />
stopped while still standing and shook the water from itself much<br />
like a dog would. As far as I know, there has \&quot;never\&quot; been another<br />
report of a sasquatch shaking the water off itself in this manner.<br />
Both stories are true occurrences, courtesy Ken Kristian, BC Canada<br />
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In the trivia corner:<br />
In the early days of the internet, I recalled someone telling me<br />
that Wes Sumerlin had pet names for the sasquatches he encountered<br />
in the Blue Mountains near Walla Walla, Washington. Wes' life<br />
time<br />
experience with the creatures traced back to his first sighting in<br />
1936 on the Wenaha River, deep in the Blue Mountains, in the Mill<br />
Creek Watershed area. In an effort to collect that data again I<br />
contacted Vance Orchard. Vance got the ball rolling by contacting<br />
Sumerlin's son Ray and long time woodsman and buddy Bill Laughery,<br />
former game warden in Walla Walla for their recollections. Here are<br />
some of Sumerlin's pet names for bigfoot: \&quot;Buckskin<br />
Female,\&quot; \&quot;Blackie,\&quot; \&quot;Big Jim,\&quot; \&quot;Blue Black,\&quot; and \&quot;Cripple Foot.\&quot;<br />
There were two smaller ones too, no one is able to recall if Wes<br />
applied names to them. All of these creatures were seen or their<br />
tracks noted over the years by Sumerlin. Vance Orchard felt this<br />
evidence represents good reason to think a bigfoot family has<br />
residence in the Blues and likely in the Mill Creek Watershed for<br />
City of Walla Walla and patrolled by the Umatilla National Forest. <br />
Paul Freeman was a patrol rider when he saw his first sasquatch in<br />
the same area in 1982 and Wes, Paul and Bill Laughery saw a<br />
sasquatch at the same time while on an outing together. <br />
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Terminology Corner:<br />
Sindai: An Indonesia term, in particular the name once used in<br />
Sumatra; large hairy man-beast or giant bear-man \&quot;that roams the<br />
highland rain forests where the mountains talk to the wind.\&quot;<br />
(Watanabi)<br />
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Mark the date: Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society is proud to announce the<br />
2005 East Coast Bigfoot Conference scheduled for September 24, 2005<br />
Noon to 6 pm. Guest speakers: Rick Noll, Washington; Scott Herriott,<br />
California; Bob Chance, Maryland; Eric Altman, Pennsylvania; Tim<br />
Cassidy, Indiana; Information contact: Eric Altman<br />
<a href="mailto:bigfootboy_2000@yahoo.com">bigfootboy_2000@yahoo.com</a><br />
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&gt;From Doug Trapp comes this revised report as he readies himself for<br />
another Washington State wilderness trek this summer:<br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/stories/silliquamish.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/stories/silliquamish.htm</a><br />
also check out Doug's bigfoot pages: <br />
<a href="http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/dtrapp/bigfoot.htm">http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/dtrapp/bigfoot.htm</a><br />
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Courtesy M. Frazee: The Yakima-Herald Newspaper had this Letter to<br />
the Editor:<br />
To the editor -- Re: The Oct. 7 2004 and Jan. 29 articles on Bob<br />
Heironimous's Bigfoot suit and the book, \&quot;The Making of Bigfoot\&quot; by<br />
Greg Long.  I think that it is silly that a 63-year-old man would<br />
dress up in a monkey or Bigfoot suit and pretend to be a Bigfoot<br />
creature. I read Greg Long's book, and it seems to me that it<br />
contains a lot of untrue statements; it was wrong to publish it with<br />
false and untrue statements, especially about some people who are<br />
deceased and can't defend themselves from the gossip and untrue<br />
statements. I thought the book was supposed to be about Bob<br />
Heironimous's Bigfoot suit! It seems to me the subject of Long's<br />
book was about the Merritt's and Dry Gulch instead. The western<br />
town<br />
known as Dry Gulch didn't exist in 1967; construction was started in<br />
1969. The town doesn't exist today; it's just a memory and should<br />
have not been mentioned in the book. The Merritt house on Tampico<br />
Road in 1967 never at any time was a Bigfoot headquarters, as Long<br />
wrote in his book, and the Merritt's had no involvement in the<br />
Patterson and Gimlin Bigfoot film. The truth of the story is, does a<br />
Bigfoot creature exist? That's an unsolved mystery<br />
Florence (Merritt) Showman, Union Gap<br />
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\&quot;Wear the Legend Gear\&quot; website: <a href="http://www.bigfootgear.com">http://www.bigfootgear.com</a><br />
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&gt;From Towntalk.com the Gannett Louisiana Online Network: \&quot;Pineville<br />
Bigfoot buff resumes search for elusive beast' <br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/6hj2b">http://tinyurl.com/6hj2b</a><br />
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Salisbury, New Hampshire: Man sees bigfoot, comes forward<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/concord.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/concord.htm</a><br />
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This site's title: \&quot;The Face of Bigfoot\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.animalx.net/media_release_bf.html">http://www.animalx.net/media_release_bf.html</a><br />
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Tracks Photographed on Red Lake Reservation, MN - Not sure about<br />
these: <a href="http://www.rlnn.com/ArtFeb05/BigFootPhotos.html">http://www.rlnn.com/ArtFeb05/BigFootPhotos.html</a><br />
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Modesto Bee Article: Who says the abominable snowman doesn't<br />
exist?<br />
<a href="http://www.modbee.com/life/friendsfamily/story/10204219p-">http://www.modbee.com/life/friendsfamily/story/10204219p-</a><br />
11019317c.html<br />
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Article: The Wenatchee World: 3/21/05<br />
\&quot;Bigfoot believers renew search for bigfoot, \&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.registerguard.com/news/2005/03/21/b6.wa.bigfoot.0321.html">http://www.registerguard.com/news/2005/03/21/b6.wa.bigfoot.0321.html</a><br />
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Cryptozoology reading? Try Michael Newton's \&quot;Encyclopedia of<br />
Cryptozoology\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.michaelnewton.homestead.com/ReviewsCryptoBook.html">http://www.michaelnewton.homestead.com/ReviewsCryptoBook.html</a><br />
and Chad Arment's \&quot;Cryptozoology: Science &amp; Speculation\&quot;<br />
on<br />
Amazon.com<br />
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In the Hobbit Corner:<br />
&gt;From Science 3/19/05 \&quot;Skeletons in the closet\&quot; with<br />
interesting graphic worth having a look at..<br />
<a href="http://www.theage.com.au/news/Science/Skeletons-in-the-">http://www.theage.com.au/news/Science/Skeletons-in-the-</a><br />
cupboard/2005/03/18/1111086008084.html?oneclick==true or if that link<br />
isn't click able try this: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/4z2lq">http://tinyurl.com/4z2lq</a> Some news<br />
links require registration...<br />
and this article: \&quot;Fresh scandal over old bones\&quot; --USA Today... 3/22/05 The damage to the bones of this diminutive being is so extensive that .<br />
<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/discoveries/2005-03-21-hobbit-usat_x.htm">http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/discoveries/2005-03-21-hobbit-usat_x.htm</a><br />
3/23/05 <a href="mailto:News@Nature.com">News@Nature.com</a> - \&quot;Paleoanthropology looking for the<br />
ancestors\&quot; requires registration  - maybe not for those of you<br />
who are .edu readers:<br />
<a href="http://www.nature.com/news/2005/050321/full/434432a.html">http://www.nature.com/news/2005/050321/full/434432a.html</a><br />
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In the \&quot;Off Topic\&quot; but interesting corner:<br />
The Lost White Migrations   <a href="http://www.white-history.com/hwr6b.htm">http://www.white-history.com/hwr6b.htm</a><br />
A History of the White Race Chapter 6: To The Ends Of The Earth<br />
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&copy; Bigfoot Encounters Online Newsletter # 142 - March/April 2005</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;81&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/3/2005 7:30 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (81 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>----- Original Message -----<br />
From: Oregonbigfoot.com Newsletter Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 12:00 PM<br />
Subject: Oregonbigfoot.com March Newsletter</p>
 
<p>Your comments are always welcome.<br />
The legend lives.</p>

<p>UPCOMING CONFERENCES<br />
&gt;&gt;SASQUATCH RESEARCH CONFERENCE - Bellingham, WA<br />
Dates: May 27-29, 2005<br />
Time: Check-in starts Friday, May 27 at 6:00 p.m.<br />
Location: Hampton Inn Hotel, Bellingham<br />
SPEAKERS:<br />
Loren Coleman<br />
Dr. Jeff Meldrum<br />
Lloyd Pye<br />
Autumn Williams<br />
Owen Caddy<br />
Jimmy Chilcutt<br />
Rick Noll<br />
Thom Powell<br />
Dr. Robert Alley<br />
Christopher Murpy<br />
Thomas Steenburg<br />
Al Berry &amp; Ron Morehead<br />
John Andrews<br />
Todd Neiss<br />
John Kirk<br />
For more information and pre-registration, visit: <a href="http://www.sasquatchresearch.com/src.html">http://www.sasquatchresearch.com/src.html</a><br />
or contact Jason Valenti at <a href="mailto:jason@sasquatchresearch.com">jason@sasquatchresearch.com</a><br />
[NOTE!: This isthe one I'll be attending, contact me on the rare chance you'll be there too, mebbe we do lunch?]<br />
WILDMAN RESPRESENTATIONS IN NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE<br />
&gt;&gt; I received the following infomation from Richard Beeler in Atlanta, GA, who found some interesting photographs on the Library of Congress Website while researching a book he is writing. These are from the Edward S. Curtis Collection, circa 1914, published in his book, The North American Indian. Koskimo person wearing full-body fur garment, oversized gloves and mask of Hami (\&quot;dangerous thing\&quot;) during the numhlim ceremony.<br />
Richard writes: \&quot;Now I am already familiar with the Native American myth/legend of Tzonokwa/ Tsonokwa/Dzonokwa/the Giantess/The Whistling Woman/The Wild Women Of The Woods. It is said that North Coast Native American parents warned their children not to stray into the woods or the giantess Tsonokwa would carry them away. It has been suggested that this (along with many N.A. Legends) is a reference to the Sasquatch and their relationship with them. N.A. masks have depicted Tzonokwa with pursed lips as if it were whistling. Sasquatch vocalization research and study have some evidence that they use whistling, which lends to the possibility that Tzonokwa is a representation of Sasquatch... Now I realize that at first the costume construction is somewhat crude but if you look at what they are trying to depict...<br />
- Hami translates as meaning 'dangerous thing'<br />
- Large Hair/Fur cover humanoid biped<br />
- Large Hands<br />
- Large Head<br />
- AND pursed lips as if whistling<br />
...I feel that this is a significant representation of the Sasquatch by a Native American tribe as most animal and spirit representations that I have researched are just masks.\&quot;</p>

<p>Fascinating find, Richard, thank you! After receiving Richard's email, I continued searching through the records and found more potential candidates for Sasquatch-like representations!</p>

<p>&gt;&gt;Each month, a portion of this newsletter is dedicated to the legends, beliefs and tales of Bigfoot as seen through the eyes of Native American tribes in order to better understand their legends (or KNOWLEDGE) of Bigfoot-like creatures.</p>

<p>Creature from Black Lake (1976) When Bigfoot is sighted near a Louisiana lake, two college students (Dennis Fimple, John David Carson) camp out to confirm the legendary monster's identity.</p>

<p>Legend of Boggy Creek: A True Story (1972) A sasquatch-like creature terrorizes a small Arkansas town in this presumably fact-based docudrama from Charles Pierce.<br />
Fear Runs Silent (1999) Kerry (Suzanne Davis) emerges from a dense forest in a daze, her clothes shredded and her memories of what happened only vague flashes of her high school friends, blood, and a vicious animal with yellow eyes and fangs. As her thoughts clear, she recalls the adventure all too accurately: Her teacher, Mr. Hill (Stacey Keach), took a van-load of her friends from the unfortunately named Sasquatch High School into the mountains, only to have them disappear one by one, their bodies later found ripped apart as if by some hungry animal. Even Sheriff Hammond (Billy Dee Williams) fell victim to the animal. But why was she spared? And how did she get away? Or is she out of the woods yet? And could her therapist (Dan Lauria) be right -- that the horror is all in her mind?</p>

<p>Abominable Snowman (1957) This is a so-so early Hammer horror film from Nigel Kneale, who also wrote The Quatermass Experiment. Forrest Tucker and botanist Peter Cushing lead an expedition to the Himalayan Mountains (actually the Pyrenees, but who's complaining?) in search of the legendary Yeti. Several mysterious locals tell them to stay away with the sort of cryptic warnings found only in horror movies, but they carry on regardless. As expected, the furry beast is alive and well and mangles the explorers one by one until the predictable final showdown. The monster isn't shown very often and looks silly when it finally shows up, but there is a fair amount of atmosphere, and the stars are always fun to watch. Director Val Guest's career continued to slide from its 1940's highs until, by the '70s, he was making leering nonsense like The Au Pair Girls.</p>

<p>FINAL THOUGHTS...<br />
&gt;&gt;ANIMAL... OR HUMAN?<br />
Often, and perhaps erroneously, Bigfoot creatures are referred to as animals. \&quot;North America's Great Ape\&quot;.</p>

<p>But I often wonder just how \&quot;human\&quot; the Sasquatch really are.</p>

<p>\&quot;Human\&quot;, by definition, is having the qualities or attributes of a man. Language, a sense of self, bipedalism... these and more are the things that make us human, and that we ASSUME separate us from all other creatures on this planet.</p>

<p>The patent assumption that Sasquatches are simply \&quot;another stupid animal\&quot; may be misleading researchers to the point that their research techniques are useless.</p>

<p>And that, regarding those researchers who wish to capture or kill a creature, is ok by me.</p>

<p>Suppose a live creature were captured. Would we treat them as we have other large primate species?</p>

<p>Would we personify them, dress them up in clothes and make them smoke cigars and ride funny little bicycles in a circus act? Would we stick them in cages and infect them with the AIDS virus to see how their immune systems react?</p>

<p>Suppose one were shot dead? How much can we truly learn about a species from its corpse? Granted, if you dissect a Sasquatch, you'll know where its vital organs ore located or how much brain mass it has... but what about TRULY understanding their essence as a species? How they interact with the environment, the world... with us?</p>

<p>Perform an autopsy on a human being and tell me their favorite color, what languages they spoke fluently, whom they loved, what was important to them or what their dreams were made of.</p>

<p>Based upon what I've learned in 15 years of research, I lean towards the notion that they are exactly what we humans would be had we not gone the way of industry and artifact... that they possess a modicum of intelligence much like our own, just focused on different aspects of life. If humans had relied upon their intuition, instincts and physical prowess, rather than their ability to create \&quot;stuff\&quot; for survival and profit, we may have turned out much as the Sasquatch did.</p>

<p>What, exactly, is \&quot;intelligence\&quot;? Intelligence, is, by definition, the capacity to acquire and apply knowledge. Certainly, these creatures show intelligence then.</p>

<p>They have acquired the knowledge that we are dangerous and apply that knowledge by avoiding us.<br />
We perceive intelligence as the ability to make things, to change (and often damage) our environment to fit our needs rather than adapting ourselves to the environment. But how \&quot;intelligent\&quot; is it, really, to damage that which we depend upon for our very survival? At the risk of sounding like I'm looking for a tree to hug, that doesn't sound like survival to me... it sounds like a very slow, methodical demise of our species.<br />
Not very smart.<br />
Autumn Williams<br />
March, 2005</p>

<p>Thank you, to all of you, for your continued support! Newsletter template courtesy <a href="http://www.brandsport.com">www.brandsport.com</a> Thanks, Bob! :) Visit Brandsport for automotive parts and accessories. They're the nicest guys in the business!<br />
Newsletter articles/photographs &copy; 2004-2005 Autumn Williams unless otherwise indicated. Material may not be reproduced without express written permission<br />
FINAL THOUGHTS...<br />
Oregonbigfoot.com<br />
Newsletter<br />
Issue: March Year: 2005<br />
Editor: Autumn Williams<br />
&copy; 2005 Oregonbigfoot.com</p>

<p>FOR YOUR<br />
LIBRARY:</p>

<p>Among Us<br />
When low-budget horror filmmaker Billy D`Amato and his crew enter the Pennsylvania woods in search of the legendary Bigfoot, they just hope to get some footage of the creature. Billy never expects that he and his crew will become the hunted, as the supposedly peaceful creature violently pursues the crew over the course of a night from which they may not escape! This low-budget, drive-in style horror film comes to you from the Polonia Brother (THE HOUSE THAT SCREAMED).<br />
Rocky Mountain Bigfoot<br />
Shot by 5-time Emmy-winner and his intrepid crew, this fresh look at the species includes unprecedented access to the nation's top bigfoot research, Dr. Jeff Meldrum; detailed examinations of key sightings; and a unique expedition deep into the Rocky Mountain wilderness--to the exact location of a famed encounter.</p>

<p>Sasquatch Science: Searching for Bigfoot<br />
(2 PC SET)<br />
Presents the worlds leading researchers - 40 years of in-depth scientific exploration of the Sasquatch Phenomenon; historical background, anthropological controversy, footprint investigation, film and photo analysis, and features researchers; D. Jeffrey Meldrum, Ph.D, John A. Bindernagel, Ph.D, Gordon Strasenburgh, Ph.D, and John Green, Ph.D.</p>

<p>They Call Him Sasquatch<br />
A hilarious look at Bigfoot research! This new movie is destined to become a cult classic among Bigfoot aficionados!</p>

<p>Spiral-bound journal</p>

<p>You asked for it... here it is.</p>

<p>Keep your research notes organized!<br />
Take it in the field with you whenever you go...</p>

<p>Ape Canyon - DVD<br />
HUMOR<br />
In \&quot;Ape Canyon\&quot; a lone Bigfoot (North America's Greatest Lover) roams the forests of the Pacific Northwest. He brings his gift of Red Hot Sasquatch Love to nature-loving ladies everywhere, whether they're hugging trees or simply camping and hiking.</p>

<p>Ghosts: True Hauntings in Montana (2003)<br />
A great gift for 3rd to 7th graders. Collected Montana Ghost stories--two movie versions, text versions in slide show format of 16 stories, plus exclusive photos of what may be Montana's bigfoot.</p>

<p>Meet the Sasquatch<br />
Chris Murphy, with the help of John Green and Thomas Steenburg, as well as many others, may have produced the best Sasquatch/Bigfoot book since Green's \&quot;Sasquatch: the Apes Among Us\&quot; in 1978.</p>

<p>This book is deceptively thin, but holds within over 640 pictures, some of which have never been published before.</p>
 
<p>You can have it all, and more than you ever imagined.</p>

<p>[Gotta remind myself to review through all of this, having one of those days where I think I forgot something, but not really sure if I did or not.]</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;82&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	4/3/2005 9:08 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (82 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;At the risk of sounding like I'm looking for a tree to hug...\&quot; lol. This Autumn William fellow makes some good points in there, if anybody was wanting to read from \&quot;FINAL THOUGHTS...\&quot; down. Reaaading is FUN!</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;83&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/4/2005 9:39 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (83 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>[Reading is fundamental!]</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;84&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	astral_ash  	4/6/2005 1:44 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (84 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>Yeah all this \&quot;tree-hugging\&quot; stuff, along with the idea of actually finding and then subsequently \&quot;dissecting\&quot; the Sasquatch, reminded me of a great PBS show I watched a few years back.</p>

<p>It was a beautifully narrated piece about the \&quot;bristlecone pine,\&quot; the oldest living tree in the world...and how one scientist's insatiable curiosity led him to cut down this tree...THE OLDEST LIVING TREE ON THE PLANET...in order to better study it??...was truly mind-boggling. :(</p>

<p>I've included the link here as it contains the superbly poetic narration (yep, you're gonna wanna hug a tree!!) that might possibly, with very little stretch of imagination, be generalized to the Sasquatch.</p>

<p>NOVA | Transcripts | Methuselah Tree | PBS<br />
<a href="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2817methuselah.html">http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2817methuselah.html</a></p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;85&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/6/2005 3:23 pm <br />
To: 	astral_ash 	 (85 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>[We had this one pinheaded triggerhappy nitwit on a cryptozoology site who was bound and determined to shoot a Sasquatch and settle it once and for all to be disected. I have but one thing to ask him, Can we shoot Him to prove He exists dissection included, just for kicks, or would he rather pose for a few great pics and leave us some nice clear footprints, I'm not sure but I think that shut him up. People like that worry me, if they can shoot something so humanlike, 100-400 less and minus the excess body hair, it's not as far a leap as people justify it to be. In my opinion, there's a sick detachment going on there and I won't be within firing range of these types.</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;86&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	4/7/2005 5:53 pm <br />
To: 	astral_ash 	 (86 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>THAT is a great site. Lovely transcript! Sad story... Sigh. I wouldn't want to live so long for anything in the world. It would be a really wondrous thing to know so much history, to have been around to hear news of what's happening in the world when it's happening, to know what things were REALLY like way back when. I love history, damn! I'm so jealous of that tree! But, not. So many things that that tree knew... gone. All of the scars from deep freezes, and brimstone burns... Oh man, I need a tree to hug!! Hehehe, cool one.</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;87&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	4/7/2005 6:07 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (87 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>I agree with you completely Crypto. But it goes a lot further than with only bigfoot. I think it's pretty sick that people kill ANY creatures only to examine them. Or even back in the day when humpback whales were nearly hunted to extinction. They were LIVING, breathing, thinking creatures. That's all that humans are. Only, we have the intelligence to build the means to explore how other creatures live.</p>

<p>Like what your other post there said, we CAN find things about how other creatures live (or lived), but that's nothing compared to what you can learn from a living creature. You can't learn about how the animal lived, you can't find out where its favourite places were, or its favourite foods. You can't learn about its personality, or how it behaved with its offspring or whatever like that. These animals, just like humans, DO have lives that you can't learn about from a carcass.</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;88&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	astral_ash  	4/7/2005 7:08 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (88 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>Yes, Crypto, I hear ya. I don't tolerate those types at all well either. And may a snapping turtle find its way into the bottom of his toilet the next time the lights go out!!</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;89&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	astral_ash  	4/7/2005 7:19 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (89 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>Aqrn ~</p>

<p>Yes, you were obviously as moved as I. Actually, it might be a good one to own. I did order a few videos right after it aired, and gave them away as gifts. I might try to grab one for myself if any are still available. One of the best PBS specials I've ever seen....</p>

<p>Glad you enjoyed the link. :-)</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;90&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/8/2005 5:54 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (90 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message<br />
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Letters to the Editor of the Yakima Herald, Re: Greg Long's book and<br />
the Bob Heironimus claim that he was the man in a suit in the<br />
Patterson Film.....<br />
Dear Editor,<br />
I read the absurd assertion that some guy named Bob Heironimus was<br />
the bigfoot creature in the Patterson/Gimlin film of 1967.  One of<br />
my colleagues, Dr. Phil Mortensen actually met this Heironimus;<br />
allow me to say that if you believe that he actually was in the<br />
film, you are a fool's fool. I have had the opportunity to examine<br />
the film frame by frame, and no way, especially in '67, was such a<br />
suit that exhibited muscle movement and contraction available. Nor<br />
would one be easy to create today. I have attached frame 72, and<br />
prior and subsequent frames show muscular contraction and expansion,<br />
as one would expect from an upright, walking biped. And I speak<br />
specifically, the latissimus dorsi of the back, the gluteus maximus<br />
of the rear, the semitendinosus and biceps femoris of the back of<br />
the upper leg, and the plantaris tendon and gastrocnemius of the<br />
calf area.  Even if none of that makes sense to you, this Heironimus<br />
is not nearly big enough to fill the suit out. We have determined<br />
the creature in the film to be nearly 7 feet tall, and in the area<br />
of 450-500 lbs. I know you have to write books, and hopefully this<br />
is just a ploy to sell them. You can't actually believe the<br />
guy-in-the-suit theory...Can you?<br />
The muscles I wrote of were, of course, those of the human (and some<br />
primate) anatomy. I too, was hugely skeptical about the possibility<br />
that the bigfoot existed. I am now 60, and didn't actually view the<br />
P/G film closely until 2002. I remember seeing it way back, probably<br />
in the early 70's, but didn't get the chance to dissect it, as it<br />
were, until fairly recently. I truly can think of no way to<br />
replicate such proper muscular movement. The creature we see in the<br />
film is alive, and is NOT a human being. In fact, the concurrent<br />
contraction of two or more muscle groups that occurs during a human<br />
walk (leg and lower back, for example, or gluteus maximus and upper<br />
leg) is nearly impossible for a layman to comprehend, much less<br />
contrive.<br />
Now the trick is to catch one of these beasts to lay all skepticism<br />
to waste. However, if one IS found, do the masses flock to the<br />
backcountry to see for themselves? Is it better left an unknown? Is<br />
the thrill gone should a corpse or live creature be collected? Ah..<br />
the mystique of it all.<br />
Best wishes, Dr. Lawrence Willard Foley, Orthopedist<br />
(contact information for Dr. Foley is available, email Bobbie Short)<br />
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New tracks and photos:<br />
Walla Walla County, Washington The Scenic Loop Road Track 2005<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/briansmith05.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/briansmith05.htm</a><br />
and<br />
Sumter County, SC footprints photographed last month, hunters see<br />
sasquatch. <a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/sbs/briefs.html">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/sbs/briefs.html</a><br />
and<br />
Clallam County, 32 miles east of Forks, WA footprints photographed<br />
year ago May <a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/sbs/forks04.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/sbs/forks04.htm</a><br />
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More real happenings from Ken Kristian in B.C. -<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/pittlake.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/pittlake.htm</a><br />
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Two vintage articles written by Betty Allen during early day<br />
footprint discoveries in Bluff Creek 1958:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/humboldt_times1958.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/humboldt_times1958.htm</a><br />
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&gt;From Alaska Magazine, the Iliamna Lake Monster and the Hairy Man.<br />
<a href="http://www.alaskamagazine.com/stories/1004/feature_mystery.shtml">http://www.alaskamagazine.com/stories/1004/feature_mystery.shtml</a><br />
If Lake Monsters and mud bogs aren't your thing, here is the \&quot;Hairy<br />
Man\&quot; excerpt on its own: <br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/hairy.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/hairy.htm</a><br />
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&gt;From KXII-TV, Channel 12 (Sherman, TX):<br />
Sign of the Times - Bigfoot Crossing Unveiled<br />
3-28-05 - A local town that lays claim to a Bigfoot legend has now<br />
made it official - folks in Honobia, Oklahoma placed a Bigfoot<br />
Crossing sign near where most of the sightings have occurred. First<br />
News told you about Honobia in February - a tiny community on the<br />
Pushmataha and Leflore County line nestled in the Kiamichi<br />
Mountains.  It's become legendary among the circles of Bigfoot<br />
believers for the numerous sightings of 8-foot high creatures,<br />
covered in hair. The Honobia Bigfoot Organization placed the sign on<br />
Saturday. This Fall, they'll hold a Bigfoot festival September 30th<br />
thru October 1st.<br />
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Published with permission - Reader Rant and Praise:<br />
Reader Praise: One of our readers wrote:   \&quot;.Jim Chilcutt was<br />
stunning, absolutely brilliant on Animal Plant airing here Tuesday<br />
Mar 29th.  This man needs to do an hour (alone) on Discovery or<br />
similar and his teachings should be a requirement for my esteemed<br />
colleagues and other Ph.D's around the world.\&quot;  . Another letter<br />
from one our distinguished anthropologists suggested Chilcutt should<br />
publish a paper in the journal or similar publication, saying \&quot;His<br />
conclusions are NOT widely known and I find that unfortunate. I wish<br />
Krantz had been alive to meet Chilcutt, his presentation was<br />
brilliant, simply brilliant.\&quot; (CG)<br />
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Reader Rant: On the flip side, one of our academics wrote: .\&quot; But<br />
allow me to encourage U.S. website owners to stop uploading forest<br />
sounds under listings of \&quot;sightings or encounters.\&quot; If the informant<br />
does not actually see what makes the vocalization, why place it<br />
among credible sasquatch sightings? My criticism comes on the heels<br />
of three consecutive recordings mailed to me since last fall that<br />
turned out to be two elk in mournful dialogue; surely the next was a<br />
bawling female cougar most probably in dire heat and a singing<br />
canine also in extreme estrus either fox or coyote, the latter, I<br />
think, the wolf is deeper in deeper in tone. Why can't veteran<br />
hunters and seasoned trackers restrain their alarm, in some cases,<br />
sheer terror long enough to correctly identify these sounds?\&quot; (RO)<br />
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In the last newsletter I published two stories that describe<br />
sasquatch behavior patterns, a particular interest of mine. I was<br />
lucky enough to have this Stillaquamish Native American story,<br />
interestingly enough, few in modern times that speak to the issue of<br />
salmon fishing by a sasquatch besides Nuxalt bear hunter Clayton<br />
Mack. Jack Loud Bird writes:  \&quot;While up here in Washington, I met a<br />
man who traces his heritage back to the Stillaquamish Indians. They<br />
lived in and around the Cascades, and this man, Ted, recalled a<br />
story his great grandfather told. As the sighting of a Sasquatch<br />
came in his great-grandfathers youth, he figured the year to be in<br />
the 1860's or 1870's. He told me the story, and I didn't have my<br />
tape recorder, so I made notes, and the following is what occurred.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;My father's father was a boy of about 14, when he came to his<br />
mother to say he had seen a \&quot;large hairy man-giant\&quot;. It was during<br />
the end of the salmon spawn, and the creature was wading in the<br />
shallows, using its hands and feet to kick and throw the exhausted<br />
salmon from the river onto the bank. The sasquatch was not eating<br />
them immediately, but apparently stockpiling them. He watched from<br />
across the meadow, and behind a tree. As he tried to move closer for<br />
a better look, the creature saw him, and ran through the shallows to<br />
the other side, and disappeared into the trees. By the time he<br />
returned with his mother some time later that afternoon, the<br />
creature and the many salmon were gone. They found some footprints,<br />
but did not see the creature again.\&quot;  Ted is not certain as to which<br />
river it was. He only knows the general area that his ancestors<br />
occupied.\&quot;  Loud Bird's email continued: \&quot;Because of my heritage, I<br />
am comfortable approaching many different Native Americans. These<br />
came from very credible men.  In the time since I first heard it and<br />
sent it along to you, I heard another from the same tribe. Two young<br />
men were hunting deer, and one got off a shot that wasn't a \&quot;kill<br />
shot\&quot;. He winged the deer, as it were, and off it bolted. They blood<br />
trailed it, but it wasn't hurt sufficiently to slow it down too<br />
much. They noticed after about an hour that it was making a large<br />
circle, so, tired, they decided they might catch it if they sat<br />
still for a bit. No luck. They got up to make one last pass on the<br />
blood trail, and what they found surprised them. They came upon a<br />
large, bloody spot, far too much blood to have come from their<br />
slightly wounded animal, and were horrified to find their arrow in<br />
the blood. There were large man-like footprints leading away from<br />
the area. No sighting of a Sasquatch, but they put 2 and 2 together<br />
and decided that their prey was stolen by, guess who? I am back in<br />
Saskatchewan now, but headed back to the Klamath River area in mid-<br />
April. (w/permission, copyright Jack Loud Bird)<br />
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Bigfoot Expert Boycotts New Sasquatch Film April 1, 2005<br />
<a href="http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/viewnews.php?id=7427">http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/viewnews.php?id=7427</a><br />
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John and Pamela Cachel found a 13\&quot; x 5.75\&quot; track by the Franklin<br />
Creek on the 15th of June 2003<br />
<a href="http://pages.prodigy.net/ghostfish/_wsn/page10.html">http://pages.prodigy.net/ghostfish/_wsn/page10.html</a><br />
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Seth Atkinson's new book \&quot;The Boss of the Mountain\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.thebossofthemountain.com/index.html">http://www.thebossofthemountain.com/index.html</a><br />
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Primate News from Sumatra (siamangs react BEFORE earthquake)<br />
.for those of you who wrote me in disbelief that Indonesian primates<br />
couldn't possibly have reacted prior to the Christmas Indonesian earthquake comes this email from Dr. Shirley McGreal, Chairwoman of the International Primate Protection League: She writes, \&quot;In December 2004, Kalaweit Sumatra escaped the \&quot;killer tsunami.\&quot;  Monday, 28 March, around 11.30 p.m. all the siamangs began making frantic panic vocalizations. A few minutes later, the earth shook. The team awakened by the shaking and traumatized by the December tsunami fled in the middle of the night to the island's hills to escape a wave that never came. There was no damage caused to Kalaweit by this earthquake, the main problem was the effect on the motivation and morale of a team, which has undergone another ordeal. The epicenter was near the island of Nias (with over 450 tragic deaths reported so far). Nias is north of the Mentawai archipelago and our island (Marak) where our 120 gibbons and siamangs live. These blows from fate are making things very difficult for our team and us...\&quot;<br />
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Experts: Fossil Apparently Human Ancestor<br />
<a href="http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?">http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?</a><br />
tmpl==story&amp;u==/ap/20050406/ap_on_sc/human_ancestor or if that isn't<br />
click able, try: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3kann">http://tinyurl.com/3kann</a><br />
and this:<br />
On the cover of Nature, the editors splashed the first<br />
reconstruction of Sahelanthropus, the oldest known hominid. Two of<br />
the most important stages in hominid evolution were the origin of<br />
the entire hominid branch some 6 to 7 mya and the first movement of<br />
hominids out of their African birthplace.<br />
SCROLL down to read Carl Zimmer's April 6 Blog with a graphic<br />
design image, .the site may not stay up long:<br />
<a href="http://www.corante.com/loom/archives/2005/04/06/flesh_on_the_bone.php">http://www.corante.com/loom/archives/2005/04/06/flesh_on_the_bone.php</a><br />
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&gt;From Sumatra to South Africa, Primate species on the brink of<br />
extinction:<br />
<a href="http://www.nrdc.org/news/newsDetails.asp?nID=56">http://www.nrdc.org/news/newsDetails.asp?nID=56</a><br />
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Giant Humans and Dinosaurs web page, (re-run for newbies)<br />
<a href="http://www.biblebelievers.org.au/giants.htm">http://www.biblebelievers.org.au/giants.htm</a><br />
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<p>[LMAO @ Snapping Turtles, it's cruel, it's unusual, I LIKE IT!]</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;91&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/8/2005 6:05 pm <br />
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<p>[True, ask a cadavre what it's favorite movie was, ask a corpse who it's favorite author was, ask roadkill if it ever learned how to play fetch. The answers aren't in death, they're only holding still long enough for you to learn a small percentage of what you can glean from an actual living breathing organism. Helps in studying Life and things to have your subject Alive, lol. We in this field have tried to come up with ways of avoiding killing one, but instead finding one already dead from illness age or injuries, but it's said they dispose of their own, not cannibalism, but by burial or some other form of concealment. Recent email contacts are telling of them burying the smaller ones, stillborns or other offspring under immense stone Cairns. Also like with any animal close enough to its own primal side once they Know their time is coming they'll crawl off somewhere private to expire free of the aggravation of predation or bite-happy scavengers. You have a very slim chance of finding a dead Bear or Cougar in those woods, and even less of finding a Sasquatch, but it's worth that kind of try.]</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;92&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	4/16/2005 11:27 am <br />
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<p>That's a way of thinking about it. I hadn't really thought about looking for dead sasquatches to prove their existance, but there really would be little chance of finding a body anyways, cause they're like other animal critters in that sense. Hm! Something to think on now.</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;93&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/16/2005 6:47 pm <br />
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<p>[Far better than the alternative. Fair warning, you can talk about shooting a Sasquatch on this site, but ya better back it up logically. I can't find one gun-toting bigfoot hunter who makes any goddamn sense, you back them into a logic corner and they fly right off the sanity hook and prove themselves. (BigfootBen knows who I'm referring to, lol, and we still wanna prove he exists too) Also you can look for hairs, feces, prints, and other stuff. like any otehr big hairy mammal in these woods, they scratch their backs in trees. So many other ways to go about it, brains insteadof bullets.]</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;94&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/21/2005 4:02 am <br />
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Richard Freeman Interviews Debbie Martyr re: orang pendek 2004<br />
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NEXT BIGFOOT MEETING is Don Keating's Ohio Meeting May 7th..<br />
The Tri-State Bigfoot Study Group will be hosting the 17th Annual<br />
Bigfoot Conference / EXPO at Salt Fork State Park near Cambridge,<br />
Ohio. Attendance fee this year will be the same as it has been the<br />
past 16 years... FREE! That's right, all you have to do is show up<br />
and enjoy the event, visit with old friends and make new ones as<br />
well. The event will go from 4 p.m. to between 10 and 11 p.m. Five<br />
speakers have confirmed and there will also be a panel discussion<br />
take place as well. For more information go to the official web site<br />
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Updating the Iceman Saga 2005 by Dmitri Bayanov<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/iceman_update2005.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/iceman_update2005.htm</a><br />
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Prankster Dave Shealy in the news again<br />
<a href="http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/11428834.htm">http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/11428834.htm</a><br />
Apr. 19, 2005 THE SKUNK APE 'Ape-man' meets Glades showman<br />
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Odd impressions in the snow, (warning, site has multiple pop-ups)<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/dmetz">http://tinyurl.com/dmetz</a><br />
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Here is an interesting vintage article recently sent to me to share<br />
with readers; interesting because after 64 years, this scenario<br />
continues and footprints are still being found in this region:<br />
The Vancouver Province, dated October 21, 1941<br />
\&quot;HAIRY MONSTER STALKS\&quot; Chilliwack - The sasquatch giant monster of<br />
Harrison Lake area is on the rampage. Three canoes of Indians who<br />
arrived terror-stricken at Harrison Hot Springs after a flight from<br />
Port Douglas at the hear of the lake are prepared to swear to that. <br />
According to Indian Official here, a sasquatch probably the biggest<br />
ever seen by man turned up at the historic village this week and<br />
sent the Indians fleeing for their lives.  The huge hairy monster<br />
had not appeared for several years and his sudden arrival struck<br />
terror into the hearts of the Indians.  Jimmy Douglas and his family<br />
were among those who saw the almost legendary man beast.  The<br />
reported that it was almost 14 feet high, almost double the height<br />
of the average sasquatch.  The Indians fled to their canoes and<br />
paddled furiously down the lake. J.W. Burns, one of the world's most<br />
eminent authorities on the sasquatch, reports that it is entire<br />
probable that the huge beast is the same one which appeared a week<br />
ago at Ruby Creek, forty miles or so away.  Subsequent<br />
investigations into the Ruby Creek incident have definitely<br />
established that it was a sasquatch and not a giant beat that<br />
terrorized the Indians there. The story of Ruby Creek is here:<br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/classics/ruby.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/classics/ruby.htm</a><br />
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Dr. Michael Trachtengerts placed an interesting observation on his<br />
Russian website translated in English here:<br />
<a href="http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Tyrnaus_e.htm">http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Tyrnaus_e.htm</a><br />
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&gt;From Red Cody 'on the road:'<br />
I am writing from the beautiful city if Victoria, British Columbia.<br />
We just got here to \&quot;re-civilize\&quot; after a camping trip further<br />
north. While mountain biking near Whistler, we met a Washington<br />
couple who were regaling a small group of people with a story of<br />
their Bigfoot sighting, probably 10 days ago now. (April 2, 2005) <br />
They said they were camping just down the road, between and west of<br />
Whistler and Garibaldi, B.C.I looked on your site, and checked my<br />
most recent copy of your newsletter, but saw nothing. I gave them<br />
your site as a good place to find/contribute info. They said this<br />
thing quietly walked up to near their fire one evening. They didn't<br />
notice it till the husband got up from their card game to relieve<br />
himself. It just quietly walked back into the woods. I did not get<br />
their names, but they were to be on the road for a couple of weeks.<br />
They, as we, were in a motor home, and were returning to Whidbey<br />
Island after their trip. I did give them your site info. They were a<br />
retired couple, very nice and straightforward. Like a nice couple of<br />
grandparents straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting; I hope they<br />
contact you, his name was Fred, I don't remember hers. We'll have to<br />
wait and see.  Alfred \&quot;Red\&quot; Cody<br />
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Article is by Kids Discovery Magazine team.<br />
Does Bigfoot Exist?<br />
For all us believers: The case for bigfoot: Since The late 1800s<br />
more than 3,000 sightings of bigfoot, also called Sasquatch, have<br />
been recorded in the USA, and Canada. The reports describe a tall,<br />
hairy, apelike creature that walks on 2 feet and has long arms and a<br />
short neck.<br />
The tracks, investigators say, show no claw marks like a bear would<br />
leave. Their size averaging around 16 in. long and 7 in. wide bigger<br />
than any human print, and the long stride would be almost impossible<br />
for a person to make.  Dr.Jeff Meldrum, an anatomy professor at<br />
Idaho State University, has collected more than 200 plaster casts of<br />
tracks. He admits some of them are fakes. But the majority, he says,<br />
are quite consistent, with flat, flexible feet; five toes; and<br />
qualities common to all primates.\&quot; Who could have made these traits<br />
so consistently if it's all a hoax?\&quot; he says. Researchers do expect<br />
some variations in the tracks.\&quot; If you where in a locker room and<br />
saw all the bare feet, there'd be a lot of variation.\&quot; says wildlife<br />
biologist John Bindernagle. \&quot;Something is walking around out there.\&quot;<br />
Researchers have also collected handprints, knee prints-even butt<br />
prints. The fact that no skeleton has ever been found doesn't deter<br />
investigators, either. \&quot;We're finding new fossil species all the<br />
time. \&quot;Meldrum says. \&quot;It only takes one to convince people it<br />
exists.\&quot;<br />
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For those new readers:<br />
On April 18 we observed 4 years since the passing of Rene Dahinden,<br />
August 23, 1930 - April 18, 2001<br />
<a href="http://www.vancourier.com/issues01/07101/news/07101N1.html">http://www.vancourier.com/issues01/07101/news/07101N1.html</a><br />
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Terminology from the database:<br />
Spelling variations for El Duendi, Duendi, Duende, El duendi, los<br />
duendes (plural); also spelled Dwendi by non-Spanish speaking<br />
persons, either way it translates to `goblin,&acute; in Spanish folklore<br />
it translates into a \&quot;goblin\&quot; described as a small grotesque<br />
supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings according<br />
to Princeton University \&quot;define this.\&quot; The term El Duendi comes from<br />
Belize, Honduras, Columbian Andes, South America; the Canal Zone<br />
Countries and Los Duendes of Ecuador.<br />
In his classic compendium, \&quot;Abominable Snowmen: Legend Come to<br />
Life,\&quot; the late Ivan T. Sanderson provided one of the few detailed<br />
accounts of the duende of Belize, formerly British Honduras, in<br />
Central America. Referring to the Duende - his translation in<br />
Spanish was `dwarf&acute; or `goblin&acute; - by the anglicized form dwendi,<br />
Sanderson described them as hairy hominoids between 3.5 and 4.5 (1-<br />
1.4 m) in height that allegedly inhabited the tropical forests of<br />
southern Belize; sometimes actually seen in pastures and other more<br />
cultivated settings. (Sanborne, Sanderson and Napier)  There have<br />
been reports of the duendi being 5 feet tall or better in which case<br />
it hardly can be thought of as a goblin, even 4.5 is stretching it a<br />
bit by some accounts. Columbian (Andes) and Ecuadorian translation<br />
of dwendes: goblins - or belief in the existence of a goblin -<br />
 \&quot;troublesome spirit that inhabits an area or region.\&quot; (Sanborne)<br />
Faith that small hairy creatures exist, is as ingrained as the<br />
reality of the wind to the natives of Ecuador and Columbian rain<br />
forests. Peasants in these regions and their experiences with this<br />
singular creature are many and so varied that it is difficult for<br />
the investigator to analyze every detail and comprehend which<br />
meaning it has for the native peasants. Without a doubt these<br />
creatures exist to those indigenous people who have been witness,<br />
they are by nature convincing and persons worthy of credit; their<br />
testimonies deserve to be classified as truthful events. \&quot;The<br />
duende, or dwendi if you must, seems to possess too many of the<br />
classic fairy-type traits to be any kind of valid candidate for<br />
cryptozoology.\&quot; (Mark Sanborne)<br />
Ivan Sanderson conducted personal research in Belize, writing<br />
(1961:164-165): \&quot;Dozens told me of having seen them, and these were<br />
mostly men of substance who had worked for responsible organizations<br />
like the forestry department and who had, in several cases, been<br />
schooled or trained either in Europe or the United States. One, a<br />
junior forestry officer born locally, described in great detail two<br />
of these little creatures that he had suddenly noticed quietly<br />
watching him on several occasions at the edge of a forestry reserve<br />
near the foot of the Maya Mountains. These little folk were<br />
described as being between 3 feet 6 inches to 4 foot 6 inches, well<br />
proportioned but with very heavy shoulders and rather long arms,<br />
clothed in thick, tight, close brown hair looking like that of a<br />
short-coated dog; having very flat yellowish faces but head-hair no<br />
longer than the body hair except down the back of the neck and<br />
midback.\&quot;<br />
The dwarf-like dwendis, (or little people) if not mythical or<br />
engrained in tribal spiritual beliefs, appear to represent something<br />
entirely different from the large sasquatch of the Pacific Northwest<br />
of North America, the Himalayan yeti or the wildman of China.<br />
Heretofore, lack of ongoing research in this region of the rain<br />
forest gives us little hope of uncovering substantive evidence in<br />
the future. To say el duende of Belize is related to sasquatches as<br />
we know them today, is simply not possible and if tracks found<br />
recently by Ken Gerhard are truly made by el duende, then they are<br />
also not related to the orang pendek, the latter has a divergent<br />
toe, is thought to be an unclassified gibbon given to bizarre<br />
locomotion, which is not exclusive to Sumatran highlands but seen<br />
rarely in Borneo's Kalimantan. (Short)<br />
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Crypto Corner:<br />
Chester and Lisa Moore has done some impressive research <br />
<a href="http://www.cryptokeeper.com/news.htm">http://www.cryptokeeper.com/news.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;Sasquatch Hunters\&quot; .Another \&quot;scare ya\&quot; sasquatch movie, poorly<br />
rated, was released April 12th<br />
<a href="http://www.digitallyobsessed.com/showreview.php3?ID=q94">http://www.digitallyobsessed.com/showreview.php3?ID=q94</a><br />
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OTHER:<br />
New Evidence for the earliest Hominid and skull graphic:<br />
<a href="http://www.geotimes.org/current/WebExtra041505.html">http://www.geotimes.org/current/WebExtra041505.html</a><br />
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Science Magazine Online has an article on Homo Floresiensis<br />
aka Hobbit. It requires registration:<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencemag.org/content/vol308/issue5719/twis.shtml">http://www.sciencemag.org/content/vol308/issue5719/twis.shtml</a><br />
and<br />
Fossils of Apelike Creature Still Stir Lineage Debate<br />
<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/12/science/12foss.html">http://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/12/science/12foss.html</a><br />
May require registration and this one.<br />
and<br />
BBC News \&quot;DNA Project to trace human steps<br />
<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4435009.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4435009.stm</a><br />
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OTHER unrelated but curious: Second differing species dolphin/killer<br />
whale coupling produces baby wholphin born in Hawaii with photo.<br />
They are not that far apart in terms of taxonomy.<br />
<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/science/04/15/wholphin.birth.ap/index.html">http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/science/04/15/wholphin.birth.ap/index.html</a><br />
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It's official: David Murphy of Whittier, California (no relation to<br />
Chris) is coming out in 2006 with the \&quot;authorize\&quot;  life and times<br />
story of Roger Patterson...it will contain more fantastic \&quot;never<br />
before published photographs\&quot; than he has room to publish plus hours<br />
and hours of taped interviews with Roger's family, closest friends,<br />
and of course a contract with Patricia Patterson. Big game hunter,<br />
author Irishman Peter Byrne will write the foreword. I was to give out Dave's contact information, but the volume of readers receiving this newsletter is such that I prefer to disappoint the spammers. If you knew Roger Patterson, the author would like to hear from you, email me, I'll send you contact information. The book promises to put away the myths and the rumors previously published and reveal the realunbiased view of the Roger Patterson story.<br />
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NEXT BIGFOOT MEETING: a week from Saturday: - May 7th in Ohio,<br />
17th Annual Bigfoot Conference, contact Don Keating<br />
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Best bet for timely updates on the Manitoba Footage, bookmark this:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com</a> left frame under \&quot;What's New?\&quot;<br />
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\&quot;Michigan Author of \&quot;The Hunt for Bigfoot\&quot; Declares Bigfoot Real\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2005/4/emw232842.htm">http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2005/4/emw232842.htm</a><br />
Also: The Weatherford Democrat: Lisa Sheil's novel, \&quot;The Hunt for<br />
Bigfoot\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/articles/2004/02/17/news/local_news/story03.prt">http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/articles/2004/02/17/news/local_news/story03.prt</a><br />
Dr. Shiel's has a master's degree in archaeology and anthropology;<br />
reads Egyptian hieroglyphs and says she is a bigfoot expert. Listen<br />
to her interview with Glenn Pelletier on Toronto Radio here:<br />
<a href="http://slipdownmountain.com/media">http://slipdownmountain.com/media</a> - it's 2 megs long with gaps<br />
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Video clips:<br />
Discovery Channel Canada on Manitoba Footage interview with Dr. Jeff<br />
Meldrum; an excellent clip no bigfoot enthusiast should miss !! I<br />
encourage you to listen to Meldrum's words carefully and watch the<br />
clip more than once; especially the skeptics onboard.<br />
<a href="http://www.exn.ca/news/video/exn2005/04/21/exn20050421-bigfoot.asx">http://www.exn.ca/news/video/exn2005/04/21/exn20050421-bigfoot.asx</a><br />
and this : CBC Video Clip on the Manitoba bigfoot footage (mine<br />
loaded with Quicktime)<br />
<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/clips/mov/prystupa_bigfoot050421.mov">http://www.cbc.ca/clips/mov/prystupa_bigfoot050421.mov</a><br />
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Article: Manitoba sasquatch and videotape, initial news:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/manitoba_footage.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/manitoba_footage.htm</a><br />
Then this: Fri, April 22, 2005<br />
\&quot;Bigfoot' video man clams up\&quot; -- <br />
<a href="http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/EdmontonSun/News/2005/04/22/1007977-">http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/EdmontonSun/News/2005/04/22/1007977-</a><br />
sun.html<br />
and this: \&quot;Blog Critics on the Manitoba video... \&quot;<br />
<a href="http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/04/24/140559.php">http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/04/24/140559.php</a><br />
and<br />
<a href="http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/WeirdNews/2005/04/22/1008819-cp.html">http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/WeirdNews/2005/04/22/1008819-cp.html</a><br />
Bigfoot sighting in Manitoba  -- By STEVE LAMBERT April 22<br />
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Ph.D., finds line of 16 inch tracks found in Del Norte County,<br />
California <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/images/JimKarl.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/images/JimKarl.htm</a><br />
Two more sets of tracks were found above 4000 ft elevation in the<br />
surrounding County, two in mud and another set found criss-crossing<br />
through a patch of snow, resulting in 4 reports in that area since<br />
February 2005.<br />
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&gt;From Newswatch50: \&quot;Bigfoot Researcher claims another sighting\&quot;<br />
Burney, CA, the Clover Mountain Tracks.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/clover_mtn.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/clover_mtn.htm</a><br />
or  <a href="http://tinyurl.com/dexhk">http://tinyurl.com/dexhk</a><br />
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Old Story, with emphasis on \&quot;unusual story:\&quot; <br />
Willamette National Forest in Lane County, Oregon.<br />
Salt Creek Falls, 1975<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/saltcreekfalls.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/saltcreekfalls.htm</a><br />
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Article: April 25, 2005<br />
A Big, Hairy, Wild Idea: Bigfoot is one of those mysteries humans<br />
crave - and it sure brought school alive for a while\&quot; By Mary Hansen<br />
<a href="http://www.registerguard.com/news/2005/04/25/tw.bigfoot.0425.html">http://www.registerguard.com/news/2005/04/25/tw.bigfoot.0425.html</a><br />
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TERMINOLOGY: Puq'ws: is a Bella Coola Salishan language term, B.C.<br />
Canada; puq'ws is another term for bukwis, boq or sasquatch.<br />
(Colarusso) -- Will my Yakama readers please send me their<br />
\&quot;ancient\&quot; term for bigfoot? Thanks.<br />
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LETTERS:<br />
Dr. Michael Trachtengerts writes, \&quot;soon after publication about<br />
Tyrnaus,I received an interesting response from readers. Two<br />
dwellers in Nalchik, the capital of Kabardino-Balkaria at Northern<br />
Caucasus,wrote that they saw big (47 cm) tracks on a mountain river<br />
bank a couple years ago. I keep in touch with them and if the<br />
situation warrants, we plan to resume research in the Caucasus<br />
again. For now the area is not safe.I finished analysis and<br />
classification of Himalayan tracks by preprint of article that was<br />
placed at <a href="http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Tracht10_e.htm">http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Tracht10_e.htm</a><br />
I was astonished by the large variety hominoid types in the region.<br />
We in Moscow were discussing recent bigfoot footage filmed in<br />
Manitoba. I am dubious about capability to get a reasonable picture<br />
from 100 m by a digital camera in mobile phone. No zoom, no perfect<br />
lenses? ...And the man keeps it from qualified people until paid?? I<br />
hope the pictures from the film will be published sometime and we can<br />
understand it better. M. Trachtengerts, Ph.D., Moscow, Ru.<br />
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WALLA WALLA --- The recent Internet commentary about the sounds of<br />
the night which could be of Bigfoot origin, brought to mind a story<br />
I did in 1991 for The Times of Waitsburg (Wash.) which I would like<br />
to post for the enjoyment of the roster. Mill Creek and its valley<br />
above Walla Walla and its little canyons and byways threading off<br />
from it have always been one of the area's most interesting segments<br />
for me. There's a lot of lore going for this neck of our woods and<br />
that point came down from me with special meaning in January (of<br />
1991). That's when we came across those miles of over-sized<br />
footprints coming out of the mountains and right up to the banks of<br />
Mill Creek before disappearing in the brush. But, of all the lore<br />
I've run across up there, none is better than that of the animal<br />
that walks like a man and even has feet shaped like a man:  Bigfoot.<br />
The miles of tracks we found in mid-January this year was but the<br />
latest incident of this creature on Mill Creek. The January finding<br />
of tracks was to prove a reminder to Mill Creek resident Maurine<br />
Fullen of a childhood experience, which bears some possible<br />
relationship to the Bigfoot. It was in January that Maurine heard<br />
a sound she hadn't heard for close to 25 years. The year was 1967-<br />
68, she recalled. She and her father, the late Andrew Lyons, were<br />
seated on the front porch of their house in the Mill Creek valley<br />
in the waning evening. \&quot;It must have been about this time of year,<br />
pea harvest hadn't started yet,\&quot; Maurine said. \&quot;We heard this<br />
strange scream. I looked at Dad and his face turned white and he<br />
said: `Sounds like the Wildman is out again.&acute; \&quot;I asked if it was a<br />
cougar, but he wouldn't say any more. \&quot;Then, in January, I heard<br />
that same sound again. I'm positive it was the same sound.\&quot; Maurine<br />
says she is certain the sound was not that of a cougar. \&quot;That sounds<br />
like a cat, only a very big one, fighting in the yard at night.<br />
This was not a cougar. Maybe between a bear and a human, but more<br />
inhuman, I'd say.\&quot; Maurine says she has seen Bigfoot tracks once<br />
before the January 1991, sightings. These were noted while horseback<br />
riding about 20 years ago up near Five Points, she said. She also<br />
says she has heard of others on the creek having \&quot;heard and seen<br />
things, but they just don't talk much about those experiences.\&quot; <br />
Oh, yes, and smelling something that's very rotten, is another<br />
experience told by some, she adds. All of which adds immensely to<br />
the lore of Mill Creek, named for the sawmill built there by Dr.<br />
Marcus Whitman in the early 1840s. It's a part of the Blue Mountains<br />
region well worth your exploring. This is territory right adjacent<br />
to the Mill Creek Watershed, alleged to be \&quot;home\&quot; for a family of<br />
Bigfoot, by the way. &copy; Vance Orchard<br />
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A Hybrid Primate or a new species?<br />
<a href="http://www.primates.com/misc/mystery-ape.html">http://www.primates.com/misc/mystery-ape.html</a><br />
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<p>[Next month is busy busy CryptoMadness as I prep up for the B'ham BF Conference, :) I'm quite nearly back in my element, all I need is Woods!]</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;96&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/29/2005 10:54 pm <br />
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[Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 146 Manitoba Footage Update<br />
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Special Update:<br />
Best bet for up to date information on the Manitoba Footage:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com</a> - check left frame under \&quot;What's<br />
New?\&quot;<br />
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This is not Sp*m. April 27, 2005 - Newsletter #146<br />
You are subscribed to Bobbie Short's Bigfoot Newsletter Online &copy;<br />
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GlobeandMail.com - Canada in Brief<br />
Alleged Sasquatch Footage reportedly sold to unnamed U.S. Television<br />
Wednesday, April 27, 2005 Page A7</p>
 
<p> Norway House, Man. -- Relatives say a ferry operator has sold a<br />
U.S. television show his video footage of a large, dark figure that<br />
some are describing as a sasquatch.<br />
Langford Saunders, the uncle of videographer Bobby Clarke, said<br />
yesterday there were multiple offers for the two-minute, 49-second<br />
tape, but Mr. Clarke and his family chose to deal with people who<br />
were sincere and would not embarrass the community.<br />
On April 16, Mr. Clarke was operating an automobile ferry on the<br />
Nelson River, about 40 kilometres outside of Nelson House, when he<br />
claimed to have seen a dark figure walking upright on the riverbank.<br />
Mr. Clarke said he grabbed his camcorder and recorded the figure<br />
looking directly at him, then turning around and heading back into<br />
the bush. Relatives said the creature was at least 2&frac12; metres tall. CP<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/bpnwl">http://tinyurl.com/bpnwl</a><br />
<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/ArticleNews/TPStory/LAC/200504">http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/ArticleNews/TPStory/LAC/200504</a><br />
27/NATS27XX-2/TPNational/Canada<br />
and again mentioned on Newswatch50 at: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/89ntb">http://tinyurl.com/89ntb</a><br />
or<br />
<a href="http://www.newswatch50.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=368EC0-">http://www.newswatch50.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=368EC0-</a><br />
4D8C-4484-B3B2-4A66EE37157C<br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;97&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	5/3/2005 6:11 pm <br />
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[Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] Special Announcement Re: The Manitoba Film<br />
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Special Update:<br />
Best bet for up to date information on the Manitoba Footage:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com</a> - check left frame under \&quot;Whats New\&quot;?<br />
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This is not Sp*m. May 3, 2005 - Newsletter #148<br />
Bigfoot Newsletter Online &copy;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com</a> <br />
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More Rumors? Or \&quot;Breaking News?\&quot;<br />
The latest Edmonton Sun news article claims the Manitoba Sasquatch<br />
Film will be aired Wednesday May 4th on USA Fox Channel \&quot;Current<br />
Affair\&quot; - - The BFRO claims Friday May 6th.<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/b6ae7">http://tinyurl.com/b6ae7</a> or<br />
<a href="http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/EdmontonSun/News/2005/05/03/1023271-sun.html">http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/EdmontonSun/News/2005/05/03/1023271-sun.html</a><br />
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WINNIPEG -- The Bigfoot video shot by a northern Manitoba man a few<br />
weeks ago will air on the American TV show A Current Affair tomorrow<br />
night.<br />
A spokesman for the syndicated show, which airs on selected Fox<br />
network stations, confirmed yesterday that the video shot by Norway<br />
House ferry operator Bobby Clarke on April 16 will hit the airwaves<br />
tomorrow.<br />
She would not say how much the show paid for the tape or how they<br />
acquired it.<br />
The segment will include interviews with sasquatch experts who have<br />
seen the video.<br />
\&quot;It was an exciting moment. I saw an intriguing entity that<br />
certainly appeared to be an ape-like human hybrid,\&quot; said Franklin<br />
Ruehl, a Glendale, California-based sasquatch researcher who watched<br />
the video last Friday.<br />
\&quot;I'm most impressed with this tape. It's one more piece of evidence<br />
that these entities exist. It's not absolute proof but it should be<br />
enough of a motivating factor to encourage an expedition into<br />
northern Manitoba.\&quot;<br />
Ruehl, who hosts the cable access TV show Mysteries From Beyond: The<br />
Other Dimension, said although the footage was a bit blurry, the<br />
animal didn't move like a bear and had long arms below its knees.<br />
Ruehl said he was impressed with Clarke's credibility and believed<br />
the tape to be legitimate, although even a clear video wouldn't be<br />
enough to convince people of Bigfoot's existence.<br />
\&quot;When it's too sharp, people say it's fabricated. If it's too<br />
blurry, you can't decide what it is.\&quot;<br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;98&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	5/4/2005 6:44 pm <br />
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<p>International and Canadian Subscribers - Bobbie Short.</p>
 
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Heads up...<br />
Canadian and other International viewers:<br />
can view the Manitoba Bigfoot footage on the Internet<br />
NOW, it's a promotional teaser uploaded on Current Affair's<br />
website: <a href="http://www.acurrentaffair.com/promo.php?eid=44">http://www.acurrentaffair.com/promo.php?eid=44</a><br />
International viewers should see more of the footage<br />
on Current Affair's website tomorrow.<br />
The clarity is disappointing.<br />
Bobbie Short<br />
Bigfoot Newsletter Online<br />
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<p>[I would have put this in with it's own thread, but I'm feeling lazy as usual, so what. lol. I should be excited about more bigfoot footage evidence, but I'm barely feeling a ripple from this. I'm feeling a general state of tired, lol, hope I'm over this by the end of this month and teh BF Conference.]</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;99&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	5/21/2005 6:36 am <br />
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This is not Sp*m. May, 2005 - Newsletter #147<br />
You are subscribed to Bobbie Short's Bigfoot Newsletter Online &copy;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com</a><br />
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Bigfoot comes to Bellingham, Washington May 27, 28 and 29th<br />
A Sasquatch Research Conference will be held at the Hampton Inn,<br />
3985 Bennett Drive. The event will feature what organizers say<br />
is evidence and eyewitness accounts of Sasquatch, as well as<br />
panel discussions, demonstrations, Bigfoot paraphernalia, artwork,<br />
and an auction and raffle. Admission for the weekend is $40 if<br />
paid this week, and $50 after per person there after.  For more<br />
information, go to <a href="http://www.sasquatchresearch.com">http://www.sasquatchresearch.com</a> or contact<br />
Jason Valenti at 360-758-2443 or <a href="mailto:Jason@sasquatchresearch.com">Jason@sasquatchresearch.com</a><br />
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If someone knows how to reach Ken Gerhard who, I am told, tracked<br />
los duendes de Beliz&eacute; (formerly British Honduras) and is alleged to<br />
have cast an el duende's footprint, I would like to talk to him.<br />
Presumably, Chilcutt or Meldrum have seen this cast (??) I've<br />
requested Chester Moore to put Ken in touch with me to no avail.<br />
Can someone help? email:  <a href="mailto:bobbieshort@yahoo.com">bobbieshort@yahoo.com</a><br />
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Yakima Man Claims He's the Real Bigfoot on 'Lie Detector'<br />
Airing TOMORROW NIGHT May 17th 8:00 PM ET/PT USA Television<br />
Bob Heironimus, a 64-year-old retired man from<br />
Yakima, Washington, claims the famous 1967 Roger Patterson film<br />
of the legendary \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; was all a hoax, on<br />
PAX TV's \&quot;Lie Detector,\&quot; airing TOMORROW Tuesday,<br />
May 17, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT<br />
Heironimus submits to a lie detector test administered by leading<br />
polygraph expert Dr. Ed Gelb to try to prove that he was the<br />
infamous creature shot on film in Bluff Creek, California, wearing<br />
just a modified gorilla costume. Hosted by Rolonda Watts,<br />
\&quot;Lie Detector\&quot; is a provocative series that examines the truth<br />
behind real-life stories ripped from the headlines, using the<br />
most powerful instrument to detect deception - the polygraph.<br />
For information on where to find PAX TV in your area, visit<br />
<a href="http://www.pax.tv">http://www.pax.tv</a> and click on \&quot;Stations\&quot;<br />
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News article dated May 14, 2005 on the Manitoba sasquatch sighting:<br />
Bigfoot buffs find 'evidence'  Winnipeg Sun - Manitoba, CA (More of<br />
the same rhetoric)<br />
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Bigfoot statue sighted along Idaho highway:<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/99uss">http://tinyurl.com/99uss</a><br />
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Legends of Bigfoot - Researchers Track Sightings 3 click-able<br />
videotapes<br />
<a href="http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/1543237.html">http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/1543237.html</a> - site has videos FYI<br />
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\&quot;Small Town Secrets Bigfoot Show\&quot; on U.S.A. Television<br />
Fri, May. 27 @ 9:00 PM ET/PT<br />
Sat, May. 28 @ 6:00 PM ET/PT<br />
Sun, May. 29 @ 9:00 PM ET/PT<br />
Video teaser on this site:<br />
<a href="http://www.cmt.com/shows/dyn//CMT_Small_Town_Secrets/91411/episode.jhtml">http://www.cmt.com/shows/dyn//CMT_Small_Town_Secrets/91411/episode.jhtml</a><br />
and Vance Orchard's \&quot;Rambler to the Times\&quot; article here:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/smalltownsecrets.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/smalltownsecrets.com</a><br />
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An Interview with Chris Murphy<br />
<a href="http://www.westcoast-sasquatch.com/murphyinterview.html">http://www.westcoast-sasquatch.com/murphyinterview.html</a><br />
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Comparisons  done of Wallace's fake wooden tracks and the real<br />
Bluff Creek Tracks<br />
Uploaded again for the new readers on board:<br />
<a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/images/wallace_comparison.htm">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/images/wallace_comparison.htm</a><br />
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Dr. Michael Trachtengerts in Moscow sends along these links in<br />
English<br />
<a href="http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Tracht11_e.htm">http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Tracht11_e.htm</a> and this page:<br />
<a href="http://alamas.ru/eng/news/Speaking_e.htm">http://alamas.ru/eng/news/Speaking_e.htm</a><br />
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Evaluation of Alleged Sasquatch Footprints and their inferred<br />
functional morphology\&quot; A rerun link for new readers:<br />
<a href="http://www.isu.edu/%7Emeldd/fxnlmorph.html">http://www.isu.edu/%7Emeldd/fxnlmorph.html</a><br />
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Article: \&quot;Desperately seeking one sasquatch in Sedro-Woolley: <br />
Sedro-Woolley's beloved sasquatch was stolen from the front of the<br />
town's museum, and police are asking residents for tips. The 8-foot-<br />
tall wooden sculpture went missing sometime Friday night or Saturday<br />
morning, Police Chief Doug Wood said.\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.skagitvalleyherald.com/articles/2005/05/09/news/news01.txt">http://www.skagitvalleyherald.com/articles/2005/05/09/news/news01.txt</a><br />
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Terminology:  Manabai'wok<br />
Wisconsin's Menomini, Menominee and Mamaceqtaw Indians used the term<br />
manabai'wok to convey giant hairy human-faced ape-men that roamed<br />
the early-day Wisconsin woodlands. The Menomini Indians used the<br />
term manabai'wok to mean `giant one.&acute;  (Short, 1995)<br />
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Mao Gong: Chinese translates hairy man-thing - In December 24, 1984<br />
a \&quot;man-like\&quot; animal called mao gong (according to my translator,<br />
hairy man in Hunanese) was captured by the local people of Xinning<br />
County, in Hunan Province. It was widely publicized in China as a<br />
true specimen of their wildman. However, two months later, on<br />
February 8, 1985, China Daily, the only English newspaper in China<br />
at the time, reported the news again, this time quoting Zhou<br />
Guozing's opinion, which was - the animal, based on his previous<br />
experiences, was not a wildman at all, but, in his opinion a stump-<br />
tailed macaque. In his conversation with the reporter, he pointed<br />
out that, among those individuals involved in the investigation of<br />
China's wildman, there are individuals who are not reliable and who<br />
are prone to errors and creature misidentifications. (Zhou Guoxing,<br />
1985) It came to my attention in 2003, that the specimen's height<br />
conversion was reportedly 5.5 feet tall, which should rule out<br />
Guoxing's  macaque supposition because China's stump-tailed macaque<br />
averages is 18 to 24 inches tall. The translation stands as a hairy<br />
man and the remote village peasants in Xinning County have said it<br />
is indeed a walking wildman not a monkey.<br />
\&quot;Sometimes the worthless peasant of China from thatch house sees<br />
more than a scholar of monkeys can see through cement buildings.\&quot;<br />
(Short, 2003)<br />
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I'll re-run the articles on the Manitoba bigfoot footage for new<br />
subscribers FYI: The Winnipeg Sun: May 6, 2005  \&quot;Bigfoot bonanza<br />
Expedition undertaken\&quot;  <a href="http://tinyurl.com/dem7o">http://tinyurl.com/dem7o</a><br />
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Interesting interview<br />
Rob Schiltroth`s exclusive interview with Bobby Clarke Re: The<br />
Manitoba Video<br />
<a href="http://blogcritics.org/images/SASQUATCH_BOBBY">http://blogcritics.org/images/SASQUATCH_BOBBY</a> CLARKE INTERVIEW APRIL<br />
25.MP3 or if that isn't clickable, try this: <br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/8lson">http://tinyurl.com/8lson</a><br />
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Previously published Blog sites on the Manitoba footage:<br />
Bobby Clarke Bigfoot Video - Don`t Believe the Hype!?<br />
This site has additional links.  <a href="http://tinyurl.com/8ejxv">http://tinyurl.com/8ejxv</a><br />
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More articles, some duplicate information:<br />
Fox Network's, A Current Affair \&quot;Outs\&quot; Bigfoot Video<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/8brpy">http://tinyurl.com/8brpy</a>  and this link:  <a href="http://tinyurl.com/e262o">http://tinyurl.com/e262o</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.azcentral.com/offbeat/articles/0419rrbigfoot19-ON.html">http://www.azcentral.com/offbeat/articles/0419rrbigfoot19-ON.html</a><br />
and    Bigfoot or big scam?    Ottawa Sun - Ottawa,Ontario,Canada<br />
By PAUL TURENNE. WINNIPEG -- Video footage shot by a Manitoba man of<br />
a large, dark figure that some are describing as Bigfoot is to air<br />
tonight. ...  <a href="http://tinyurl.com/c7gbq">http://tinyurl.com/c7gbq</a>  <br />
and May 4, 2005 - <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ah2or">http://tinyurl.com/ah2or</a><br />
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Tuesday May 3, 2005<br />
Links to the Manitoba Sasquatch Video May 7th<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/b6ae7">http://tinyurl.com/b6ae7</a><br />
Bigfoot Video aired on Current Affair May 4th.<br />
and  Bigfoot Video makes big dollars in U.S., <br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/a9ocp">http://tinyurl.com/a9ocp</a><br />
original link:  <a href="http://tinyurl.com/a9ocp">http://tinyurl.com/a9ocp</a>  and  -<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/98wjc">http://tinyurl.com/98wjc</a><br />
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Hobbit haggling:<br />
Homo Floresiensis aka Hobbit.short article w/graphic  -May 13, 2005<br />
\&quot;Pygmy Village Casts Doubt on 'Hobbit' Human,\&quot; Discovery Channel<br />
<a href="http://dsc.discovery.com/news/briefs/20050509/pygmies.html">http://dsc.discovery.com/news/briefs/20050509/pygmies.html</a><br />
and<br />
\&quot;Pygmy found near home of hobbits\&quot;     -April 30<br />
INDONESIAN scientists have found a community of pygmy people in the<br />
eastern island of Flores:  <a href="http://tinyurl.com/9dnbo">http://tinyurl.com/9dnbo</a>  and this<br />
article dated April 29<br />
<a href="http://www.corante.com/loom/archives/2005/04/29/hobbits_alive.php">http://www.corante.com/loom/archives/2005/04/29/hobbits_alive.php</a><br />
and Bones of contention article on Salon.com Homo floresiensis<br />
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Research suggests coastal route for first humans migrating from<br />
Africa<br />
<a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/cpress/20050512/ca_pr_on_sc/out_of_africa">http://news.yahoo.com/s/cpress/20050512/ca_pr_on_sc/out_of_africa</a><br />
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CRYPTO  CORNER<br />
Scientists search for Mongolian Death Worm<br />
<a href="http://news.mongabay.com/2005/0503-rhett_butler.html">http://news.mongabay.com/2005/0503-rhett_butler.html</a>  <br />
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Interspecies cell mixing called ethical<br />
<a href="http://www.registerguard.com/news/2005/04/30/a1.humanimals.0430.html">http://www.registerguard.com/news/2005/04/30/a1.humanimals.0430.html</a><br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;100&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	6/3/2005 9:00 pm <br />
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<p>[Holy buckets, people, quite possibly the longest thread in All of The MetaPhorum has just now reached post #100. I'll be leaving it open for discussions, but starting up another thread for the Next 100, just to keep things a little easier on the mind. If you see an article, topic or something that struck your interest with resonance, just slap on the cut and paste excerpt or URL and I promise Someone will have Something t say right onback.]</p>

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A second sighting in Norway House, Manitoba reported by bloggers.<br />
<a href="http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/05/31/171547.php">http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/05/31/171547.php</a><br />
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Tolowa Native American Story 1800's Northern California<br />
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The Leonard Jack Thomas, a story out of the Yukon<br />
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Merrimack County, New Hampshire -  David Lee's story<br />
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Terminology:<br />
Cyatkwu<br />
Chinook jargon, this term is one of many used by the early Puget<br />
Sound Indians. While Washington's Puget Sound tribes all had their<br />
own unique language, they communicated among themselves for the<br />
purpose of bartering by using a form of the Chinook; a language of a<br />
few hundred words. Cyatkwu is one term they used indicating a `hairy<br />
man that whistles in the woods' and on occasion stole whatever food<br />
was available. Some of the different tribal names recorded by early<br />
explorers and anthropologists around Puget Sound are: Nisqually,<br />
Squaxin, Skagit, S'Hommamish, Puyallup, Steh-chass, and Steilacoom.<br />
Many of these names can be seen today as names of rivers, towns, and<br />
islands. A small amount of these tribes told tales to scare the<br />
children into better behavior by saying, \&quot;the cyatkwu (or trickster)<br />
will come and take you away.\&quot; (McBride)<br />
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For our French readers in Quebec and in France:<br />
\&quot;Les Archives de Radio-Canada\&quot; <a href="http://tinyurl.com/8paa3">http://tinyurl.com/8paa3</a><br />
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For new readers: A lengthy steaming video on the life of Rene<br />
Dahinden film done for CBC in 1976 -- worth a watch because it<br />
includes some very old film segments. It's a 15 minute stream.<br />
includes the PFG.best watched with broadband connection.<br />
<a href="http://archives.cbc.ca/IDC-1-69-1462-">http://archives.cbc.ca/IDC-1-69-1462-</a><br />
9705/life_society/myths_and_legends/clip6<br />
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Loyd Pye's website is worth perusing.<br />
<a href="http://www.lloydpye.com/flash/9-Hominoid-tracks.swf">http://www.lloydpye.com/flash/9-Hominoid-tracks.swf</a><br />
and so is Gerry Matthew's website:<br />
<a href="http://www.westcoast-sasquatch.com/index.html">http://www.westcoast-sasquatch.com/index.html</a><br />
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Fox Network': Current Affair's Manitoba Interview<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/interviews/manitoba.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/interviews/manitoba.htm</a><br />
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Many of you are still asking for the Manitoba footage,<br />
Current Affair took it down some weeks ago,<br />
but it's here, don't know for how long.<br />
<a href="http://64.70.39.65/bigfoot_2_small.wmv">http://64.70.39.65/bigfoot_2_small.wmv</a><br />
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Bigfoot and other beasts: A field guide to unproven<br />
animals... there are other links on this page<br />
<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/fact_or_fiction">http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/fact_or_fiction</a><br />
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Woman of the woods.<br />
<a href="http://collections.ic.gc.ca/folklore/monster/woman.htm">http://collections.ic.gc.ca/folklore/monster/woman.htm</a><br />
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More Film work on the Patterson footage by M.K. Davis:<br />
<a href="http://www.members.cox.net/mike413/midtarsel">http://www.members.cox.net/mike413/midtarsel</a><br />
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In this file, the creature appears to close its hand as it swings<br />
its arm forward, then open it as it comes backwards. M.K.Davis<br />
<a href="http://www.geocities.com/keefofus/Rightfistcolor.html?1116728295656">http://www.geocities.com/keefofus/Rightfistcolor.html?1116728295656</a><br />
Watch the pelvic area in this exercise. Then movement up the back<br />
and shoulder. This is two consecutive frames. M.K.Davis Benton, Ms.<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/dpnah">http://tinyurl.com/dpnah</a><br />
and finally this still from the Patterson Film:<br />
Regarding the buttocks seeming to be a solid rotating mass. It's<br />
simply a play of light and shadow. Here's a frame from the early<br />
part of the film looking at the creature from nearly directly<br />
behind. It's clear to see what this thing spends a lot of time<br />
doing. M.K.Davis  Benton, Ms. <br />
<a href="http://www.geocities.com/keefofus/buttcrack2.html">http://www.geocities.com/keefofus/buttcrack2.html</a><br />
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The sasquatch or sasquatches making the Del Norte County, CA<br />
footprints photographed off and on over the passed 6 months was<br />
finally observed recently by two informants. A researcher friend<br />
drove non-stop from Washington State to N. California to investigate<br />
the area and found a fresh limb break ten feet off the ground that<br />
wasn't there the last time he walked that area.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/delnortecountyMay05.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/delnortecountyMay05.htm</a><br />
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Discovery Channel's website<br />
<a href="http://discoverychannel.ca/bigfoot/feature1.shtml">http://discoverychannel.ca/bigfoot/feature1.shtml</a><br />
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News Article: Desperately Seeking Sasquatch article:<br />
<a href="http://www.skagitvalleyherald.com/articles/2005/05/22/living/living01.txt">http://www.skagitvalleyherald.com/articles/2005/05/22/living/living01.txt</a><br />
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Male and Female Sasquatch Reportedly Being \&quot;Contained\&quot;<br />
Emediawire (press release) - Ferndale, WA May 21, 2005 Saturday<br />
<a href="http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2005/5/emw242718.htm">http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2005/5/emw242718.htm</a><br />
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Mount St. Helens blows away bigfoot - Portland Oregon Tribune<br />
<a href="http://www.portlandtribune.com/archview.cgi?id=)927">http://www.portlandtribune.com/archview.cgi?id=)927</a><br />
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Zack Clothier wrote an article on track evaluation of 11 tracks that<br />
requires Adobe Reader, it's a .pdf file<br />
<a href="http://www.cryptozoology.com/SasquatchFootprintEvaluation.pdf">http://www.cryptozoology.com/SasquatchFootprintEvaluation.pdf</a><br />
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Homo Floresiensis<br />
\&quot;If these bones could talk\&quot;<br />
EducationGuardian.co.uk - Tim Radford meets Chris Stringer.<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/82spp">http://tinyurl.com/82spp</a><br />
and<br />
Palaeoanthropologist Chris Stringer pieces together the few clues<br />
we have about the history of humankind and reminds us that we're<br />
not the summit of evolution and that there's more to come<br />
<a href="http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2005/05/24/2003256469">http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2005/05/24/2003256469</a><br />
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Other:<br />
China Contests Out of Africa Claims<br />
Discovery Channel - USA<br />
and<br />
Dolphins to be tagged with sim cards<br />
05/18/05 05:55 AM, EDT<br />
South African researchers will collar dusky dolphins next month<br />
with a new tracking device, which uses cell phone sim cards.<br />
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New monkey species found<br />
05/19/05 Two separate teams of researchers working hundreds of miles apart have discovered a new species of monkey in Tanzania.<br />
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&quot;195&quot;;&quot;101&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	robwill77  	12/17/2006 9:32 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (101 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>In early 1969, during the Vietnam war, I was a squad leader with the 101st airborne Division. While patroling on one of the high hills west of Dong Ap Bia \&quot;Hamburger Hill\&quot;near Laos but still in south Vietnam. my squad was on point for the company as we swept the eastern side of one of two high hills facing Dong Ap Bia.  We encountered two Yeti like creatures in daylight on our trail.  I paused the patrol. Not wanting to give away our position and not wanting to have to explain the sighting to higher ups that were pressing us for \&quot;body count reports\&quot;. My point/slack team and I decided not to report the incident. We waited a few moments as the creatures stared back in an equally startled manner and we prepared to shoot, if threatened. The older fatherly creature lead the second possibly adolescent or female creature to our right and into the jungle occasionally looking back to be sure we would not harm it.</p>

<p>I had seen the similar rock ape creatures many times. Although these creatures were similar in body structure, their faces bore  human like rather than an ape like features. I have been on many patrols over many of the Annam mountains during my year's tour; however, this was my only encounter with such a human like ape creature.</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;102&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	12/19/2006 5:52 am <br />
To: 	robwill77 	 (102 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>[This is nice! The sightings thread would love it. Asia's got it's own slightly smaller hominids, but a relict cryptid hominid nonetheless. How many other types of topic could put all three of Those words together into a sentence, lol. This difference in facials lends more weight to the species split by possible intermixing with more sapient DNA, there are maaany stories involving abductions by wildmen/women and some resultant human hybrid offspring. Around that part of the world there lives a family of folks who are descendants of a human/alma coupling indistinguishable from other people except for abnormal strong bones muscles and teeth, aptitude for music, and maybe quick tempers, but great people. There's more where that came from, in other parts of the world, and locally. But there's teh theory on the human faced bridged nosed species variant. Did you guys get a chance to collect any evidence like hairs or pictures?]</p>&quot;
&quot;195&quot;;&quot;103&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	robwill77  	12/19/2006 6:38 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight unread 	 (103 of 103) </p>
 	
<p>Please understand we were young kids, with a full plate just trying to survive. We had seen the erect walking \&quot;Rock Apes\&quot; so often that we felt that the species had been fully studied and everthing about them was common knowledge and that samples didn't appear necessary.</p>

<p>It was obvious that our sweeping actions around the mountains was driving the apes out. Compared to the Rock Apes, the distinguishing feature about the creatures we noted near Hamburger Hill in upper Quang Nam or lower Thua Thien provinces near Laos were their human-like faces.</p>

<p>All of the creatures we saw walked erectly, had a more human like build than gorilla and were of human height, not the 3 to 5 feet description that is ofen quoted.  The more common Rock Ape version could be spotted in jungle areas wery close to highway one village string.</p>

<p>A dedicated investigator could contact the 101st Airborne Div. Assn ( they have a web site). They should be able to easily provide many qualified witnesses.</p>&quot;
&quot;196&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	6/24/2005 7:22 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 28) </p>
 	
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Interesting  track photo uploaded on the Ft. Nelson BC<br />
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Tracks found in snow, Teller County, Colorado, Sunday<br />
January 23, 2005<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/tellercounty.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/tellercounty.htm</a><br />
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Sightings &amp; recent reports worthy of mention -<br />
in brief  &amp; uploaded frequently w/updates:<br />
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The Ontario Weenusk First Nation's chief at one time reported<br />
14-inches long and five-inches wide footprints found in a remote<br />
area of Canada are those of the sasquatch. He is convinced the<br />
prints found on the shores of Hudson's Bay are bigfoot's.<br />
Government officials have photographed the prints, but won't<br />
say what caused them. There have been 16 reported sightings<br />
of a bigfoot in Ontario to date. Leader of Weenusk First Nation<br />
in Peawanuck, Abraham Hunter, recalls a resident spotting the<br />
beast two decades ago. \&quot;About 20 years ago there was a sighting<br />
in our community. But none have been seen since,\&quot; he said.<br />
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A review of the Seattle Symposium is uploaded here:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/seattle_meeting.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/seattle_meeting.htm</a><br />
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Article: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/cytxq">http://tinyurl.com/cytxq</a><br />
June 19 - Those searching for Bigfoot and other unusual<br />
creatures gathered Saturday for the fourth annual<br />
Southern Crypto Conference in Conroe, TX<br />
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Dr. Trachtengerts added to the story of an observation in<br />
Tyrnaus with video narration of the witness uploaded on<br />
his website. The informant speaks in Russian but it may be<br />
interesting to look at the place where the encounter<br />
occurred. A curious part of the narration is about hair.<br />
It is lost due to prejudice of the people. They believe<br />
that anyone who touches anything belonging to the creatures<br />
will have great suffering. Witness Vitaly left the hair<br />
in place and after about two weeks it disappeared. He<br />
believes the creature came after it and took the hair. He<br />
and his neighbor say that the hair was thicker than that<br />
of cattle and horses.  <a href="http://alamas.ru/images/Tyrnaus.wmv">http://alamas.ru/images/Tyrnaus.wmv</a><br />
and an article with comments by Michael Trachtengerts on<br />
the new monkey species findings: observations, photos,<br />
and sound tracks, but no specimen, yet it has been accepted<br />
by mainstream science! Why? Trachtengerts discusses some<br />
of the arising questions in the article at:<br />
<a href="http://alamas.ru/eng/world/NewMonkey_e.htm">http://alamas.ru/eng/world/NewMonkey_e.htm</a><br />
also \&quot;Some Thoughts triggered by the Kosovo Sighting\&quot;<br />
by Dmitri Bayanov:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/bayanov_thoughts.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/bayanov_thoughts.htm</a><br />
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San Juan County, New Mexico April 2005 -- While riding the<br />
Greyhound Bus between Phoenix and Albuquerque NM, Ted<br />
Ratchford writes that he struck up a conversation with a<br />
Navajo woman. During the course of conversation that<br />
included \&quot;feelings about being watched,\&quot; the Native<br />
American told Ted that \&quot;a sasquatch ran across the road<br />
in front of her last April\&quot; while driving her car in the<br />
Chuskas Mountains, adding that every now and then the<br />
creature is seen in the Chuskas Mountains located along<br />
the Arizona-New Mexico State Line on the Navajo Reserve,<br />
nearest town would be Shiprock, New Mexico<br />
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\&quot;The Minnesota Iceman Hoax\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.answersingenesis.org/creation/v20/i1/iceman.asp">http://www.answersingenesis.org/creation/v20/i1/iceman.asp</a>  <br />
plus this<br />
1995 Fortean Times article by Ian Simmonds \&quot;The Abominable Showman\&quot; <br />
is about Frank Hansen -<br />
<a href="http://www.rfthomas.clara.net/papers/showman.html">http://www.rfthomas.clara.net/papers/showman.html</a><br />
and this from a previous newsletter:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/iceman_update2005.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/iceman_update2005.htm</a><br />
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The strange photo touted as a bigfoot on eBay passed by<br />
without a single bid. <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?</a><br />
ViewItem&amp;category= 8&amp;item=978831314&amp;rd==1<br />
Just the photo is here:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/images/ebay_item.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/images/ebay_item.htm</a><br />
I noticed other photos allegedly of sasquatch were also<br />
at auction on eBay but without clarity, a bidder might<br />
as well be bidding on  a jar of air captured by a<br />
passing sasquatch on eBay.<br />
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Monsters in the Woods at Whitehall? On the NESRA website.<br />
<a href="http://www.nesra.net/MonstersinWhitehall.htm">http://www.nesra.net/MonstersinWhitehall.htm</a><br />
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Skunk Ape festival draws crowd of believers, skeptics<br />
(Hoaxer Dave Shealy in the Naples News again. he's been at<br />
it since 1997 when a Florida researcher turned anthropology<br />
student found Shealy casting faked footprints and joking<br />
that it was good to drum up business for his ailing roadside<br />
gift shoppe. Where have we heard that before?)<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/btomu">http://tinyurl.com/btomu</a><br />
Original url is: <a href="http://www.naplesnews.com/npdn/news/">http://www.naplesnews.com/npdn/news/</a><br />
article/0,2071,NPDN_14940_3849199,00.html<br />
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Article in the OregonianLive.com<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/buabq">http://tinyurl.com/buabq</a><br />
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USA Television: \&quot;Mysterious Encounters\&quot; scheduling here:<br />
<a href="http://www.olntv.com/showviewer.asp?sid=">http://www.olntv.com/showviewer.asp?sid=</a>,<br />
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Man charged in death of drinking pal...<br />
<a href="http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/story/6633931p-6519992c.html">http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/story/6633931p-6519992c.html</a><br />
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In memory of Dr. Wayne Suttles, I'll toss in a couple of his<br />
contributions to the terminology section of the database:<br />
Hailo Laux<br />
Lillooet Indians in southern British Columbia, Canada generally used<br />
the term sasquatch in addition to hailo laux; they are an important<br />
tribal branch of the Salishan linguistic stock, formerly holding<br />
mountainous territories. (Suttles)<br />
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Saskahevas<br />
Saskehavas<br />
Saskahevis<br />
\&quot;Saskehavas\&quot; is Halkomelem Indian verbiage also used by the Chehalis<br />
and the Sto-lo Indians living in the forests and mountain regions of<br />
the Pacific Northwest, especially the British Columbian northwest<br />
areas along the east coast of Vancouver Island from Malahat<br />
northward to Nanoose Harbor and on the mainland from the mouth of<br />
the Fraser River and eastward to the lower end of the Fraser<br />
Canyon.  Sasahevas is a white man's spelling rooted in additional<br />
words like saskehavas, saskahevis or saskahevas; means wild man.<br />
Halkomelem is a Central Salish language and only one of 23 Salishan<br />
languages of southwestern Canada and the Pacific Northwest USA;<br />
other Central Salish languages include Comox/Sliammon, Sechelt,<br />
Squamish, and Straits (Saanich, Songish, Lummi). The Halkomelem<br />
language has three principle dialects: Upriver, Downriver, and<br />
Island dialects. \&quot;Halkomelem\&quot; dates from the 19th century of Upriver<br />
terminology and is currently spoken fluently by approximately 200<br />
natives, most of whom are sixty years of age or older. Thus,<br />
Halkomelem is considered an endangered language and the term<br />
sasahevas that denotes a hairy giant will undoubtedly end up<br />
as `sasquatch&acute; in future references. (Suttles)<br />
Half man, half beast, the giant hairy wild man stands from 6 to 9<br />
feet tall and weighed 600 to 900 pounds. His head is ape-shaped with<br />
lowbrow and sloping forehead rising to a crested tuft of hair at the<br />
back of the skull. Walking upright like man with a tilt forward, it<br />
takes anywhere from 5 to 8 foot strides walking; leaves very deep<br />
human looking footprints from 14 to 22 inches long. The creature is<br />
said to communicate by way of a high-pitched whistling, mimicking<br />
other animals and birds, they are master impersonators; saskahevas<br />
is very shy of human contact. (Garner, Suttles)<br />
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Suttles, Dr. Wayne, (1918 - 2005) Noted anthropologist and friend to<br />
the bigfoot community; personal correspondence and help with Salish<br />
language translations and the meanings of terminology meant to<br />
reference sasquatch-type creatures color much of the inventory in my<br />
database. His interest and guidance in helping me understand the<br />
language and cultures of the PNW Native American Nations and First<br />
Nation Canadians went beyond measure. His guidance is missed.<br />
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Alaska sportsman August 2002: A lifetime in the wilderness<br />
(..a brief article)Sasquatch isn't mentioned, but the article<br />
is still worth reading.<br />
<a href="http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3787/is_200208/ai_n9094796#">http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3787/is_200208/ai_n9094796#</a><br />
or if that link isn't click abled try: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/7thla">http://tinyurl.com/7thla</a><br />
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Homo Floresiensis, Los Angeles Times<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/8torc">http://tinyurl.com/8torc</a>  and the Corantes blog by Carl Zimmer:<br />
\&quot;The Return to Hobbit Limbo:\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/77lgy">http://tinyurl.com/77lgy</a><br />
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Off Topic (but interesting)<br />
<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4602739.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4602739.stm</a><br />
There are other related links on this page.<br />
and this link: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/dts77">http://tinyurl.com/dts77</a><br />
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Article: Bigfoot 'prints' hardly a big deal-Edmonton Sun, Alberta,<br />
Canada:  Tracks reportedly left by Bigfoot near Slave Lake recently<br />
weren't made by the tootsies of any mysterious Ape man, at least not<br />
according to Alberta Fish &amp; Wildlife. \&quot;Unfortunately not,\&quot; quipped<br />
spokesman John Lear. \&quot;There were some indentations in the dirt, but<br />
it's definitely not a Sasquatch foot of any kind.\&quot; An article in the<br />
Slave Lake newspaper said photos of the \&quot;footprints\&quot; were<br />
anonymously delivered to the paper last week.  The article claimed a<br />
creature made an impression \&quot;15 inches long, several inches deep,<br />
with grooves that would indicate short, claw-like toenails.\&quot;    Fish<br />
&amp; Wildlife officers took a plaster cast of the markings - which Lear<br />
said looked more like two bumps in the soil than a footprint - for<br />
training purposes. Local merchants were happy to hear the news, but<br />
said townsfolk didn't seem to be warming to the idea of a burly<br />
Bigfoot living in the woods north of town. \&quot;No one's come to set up<br />
camp to track the thing down,\&quot; said Allan Motwylo, manager at the<br />
local hardware store.  Tour guide Paul McGrath didn't pay the claim<br />
much credence, either. \&quot;Let's just say I won't be packing a rifle on<br />
my boat,\&quot; he joked. \&quot;I won't even bring binoculars.\&quot; Bigfoot<br />
believers are accustomed to such skepticism, but remain hopeful<br />
someone will eventually snag proof of the hulking primate. \&quot;It's<br />
just a matter of time,\&quot; said Bigfoot expert John Green of Harrison,<br />
B.C.  Green has sold hundreds of thousands of copies of his 1968<br />
book, On the Track of the Sasquatch. \&quot;More sightings aren't reported<br />
because people are afraid of being ridiculed, but he's out there.\&quot;<br />
Slave Lake is 250 km northwest of Edmonton.<br />
<a href="http://www.edmontonsun.com/News/Alberta/2005/07/09/1124155-sun.html">http://www.edmontonsun.com/News/Alberta/2005/07/09/1124155-sun.html</a><br />
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If you are a <a href="http://www.Netflix.com">http://www.Netflix.com</a> subscriber, they offer<br />
documentaries &amp; monster movies on DVD's. Word search bigfoot,<br />
sasquatch, yeti and abominable snowman.<br />
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Newbies: Patterson Film, poor quality uploaded here,<br />
play with the &lt; &gt; arrows:  <a href="http://tinyurl.com/dhgs2">http://tinyurl.com/dhgs2</a><br />
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\&quot;The Patterson-Gimlin Film: A Discussion\&quot; By Daniel Perez<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/forteantimes05.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/forteantimes05.htm</a><br />
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Notes on the 2005 Bellingham, WA Symposium courtesy J. Riedel<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/bellingham05.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/bellingham05.htm</a><br />
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Khe Sanh, Vietnam 1968 (Passage from a book mentions those<br />
`rock apes&acute; we talked about four years ago.)<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/khe_sanh1968.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/khe_sanh1968.htm</a><br />
Additional Vietnam reports including other `rock ape&acute; stories:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/other.html">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/other.html</a><br />
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Linda Martin is doing a terrific job of keeping up the online<br />
news from Bigfoot Country and she keeps the past bigfoot<br />
related news archived, check it out:<br />
<a href="http://www.happycampnews.com/bigfootresearch.html">http://www.happycampnews.com/bigfootresearch.html</a><br />
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The Winsted, Connecticut Wildman- article rerun.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/winstedwildman.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/winstedwildman.htm</a><br />
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Article: \&quot;Are Big Footprints Bigfoot Prints?\&quot; - no photographs<br />
<a href="http://www.lakesideleader.com/newsroom/volume34/050706/story1.html">http://www.lakesideleader.com/newsroom/volume34/050706/story1.html</a><br />
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Reports of a Second Manitoba Sighting w/photo.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/norwayhouse2.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/norwayhouse2.htm</a><br />
The Bobby Clarke original footage broadband feed is till uploaded<br />
here: <a href="http://64.70.39.65/bigfoot_2_small.wmv">http://64.70.39.65/bigfoot_2_small.wmv</a> and here is an aerial<br />
shot of the Nelson River ferry crossing <br />
<a href="http://www.nhcn.ca/aerial_30.html">http://www.nhcn.ca/aerial_30.html</a><br />
It lends a greater perspective to the distance between shore and the<br />
camera.<br />
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History: Missouri Momo April 4, 1857 -- In the supplement to the<br />
Courant Newspaper, Hartford, a 5\&quot; inside page column headed<br />
\&quot;Capture of a Wild Man in Missouri\&quot;<br />
A St. Joseph's correspondence of the St. Louis Republican reports<br />
on a wild man caught last week and brought to town (St. Joseph)<br />
He looked like a wild beast....his height was about 5 1/2\&quot; feet; his<br />
hair long....his eyes large, gray and restless. The creature's<br />
finger nails as long as the claws of a tiger; his deportment<br />
crouching--half timid, half threatening, etc. While being examined,<br />
he made a sudden spring over the heads of those who surrounded him,<br />
and darted away.  &copy; The Connecticut Courant.<br />
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New book: \&quot;Night Shadows,\&quot; A Journal of Hominid Research<br />
by Mary Alayne Green -  <a href="http://www.bigfootlady.net/nightshadows.html">http://www.bigfootlady.net/nightshadows.html</a><br />
and \&quot;50 years with Bigfoot\&quot; is available for sale again: Scroll down.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootlady.net/fiftyyears.html">http://www.bigfootlady.net/fiftyyears.html</a> by Janice Carter Coy and<br />
Mary Green<br />
Also the Russian books are recommended &amp; available through her here:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootlady.net/russianbooks.html">http://www.bigfootlady.net/russianbooks.html</a><br />
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How about an update on this from the Aussies readers?<br />
The Border Mail - Mon, Apr 23, 2001 -Bid to capture yowies on video<br />
YOWIE hunters said they were grappling with an ethical dilemma as<br />
they prepared to set out on an expedition to capture one of the<br />
elusive creatures on video. Australian Yowie Research spokesman Mr.<br />
Dean Harrison said yesterday it could be morally wrong to reveal the<br />
creatures and their whereabouts. But he said the film project \&quot;could<br />
also add weight to the argument that logging in their known habitats<br />
was endangering them.\&quot; The Brisbane-based businessman was preparing<br />
to lead an expedition into a south-east Queensland State forest to<br />
film a Yowie, said to be a hairy powerful ape-like creature. \&quot;We<br />
have a team of 24 in Operation Rotation which begins on April 26 and<br />
ends on May 4,\&quot; Mr. Harrison said. He said the group, which included<br />
five people with military tracking experience, would camp on a<br />
rotational basis in the state forest north-west of Esk. \&quot;That's the<br />
hot spot for Yowies,'' he said. \&quot;Our information is that a least two<br />
clans or families of Yowies live in the area.'' - AAP<br />
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Sasquatch and Hydrogen Sulfide - Astonishing Possibilities<br />
<a href="http://www.theroyalforum.com/article.php?id=b">http://www.theroyalforum.com/article.php?id=b</a><br />
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CREETCHER FEATURE By Jim Knipfel - Sasquatch Horror Collection<br />
New on DVD this week, and just in time for camping season,<br />
comes the eagerly anticipated Sasquatch Horror Collection.<br />
<a href="http://www.nypress.com/18/25/film/JimKnipfel.cfm">http://www.nypress.com/18/25/film/JimKnipfel.cfm</a><br />
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New Book out...\&quot;In Pursuit of a Legend\&quot; (Has anyone read this book?)<br />
By T.A. Wilson - <a href="http://tinyurl.com/axaxx">http://tinyurl.com/axaxx</a>  Book Description:<br />
Backpacking into the heart of California Bigfoot Country, a wild<br />
land firefighter and a struggling writer seek evidence of the<br />
legendary Bigfoot. They hope to solve the mystery-for themselves if<br />
for no one else. An early track find of 21-inch footprints offers as<br />
much intrigue, as it does doubt. Are they even prepared to believe<br />
in the creature that may have left the tracks? And what to make of<br />
grunts late into the night and rocks being smashed together? This is<br />
their true story unlike any other. It is a side of nature-and<br />
mankind-unknown to all but a very few.<br />
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Georgia:<br />
A rerun of the Elkins Creek track analysis and photos for<br />
newbies on board:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/elkins.html">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/elkins.html</a><br />
Athens Magazine article by Wayne Ford (rerun)<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/georgiasape.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/georgiasape.htm</a><br />
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Homo floresiensis article:  <a href="http://tinyurl.com/a3rkg">http://tinyurl.com/a3rkg</a><br />
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Other:<br />
(The world of BF is slow, so there is a truck load of \&quot;other\&quot; in<br />
this issue)<br />
National Geographic News  <a href="http://tinyurl.com/de2f8">http://tinyurl.com/de2f8</a><br />
Extinct Mammal had Venomous Bite, Fossils Suggest...<br />
 and<br />
In search of the sea monster (Filed: 22/06/2005) The world's oldest,<br />
and perhaps laziest, fish isn't so rare. We may just have been<br />
looking in the wrong ocean, finds Roger Highfield -<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/9pnj8">http://tinyurl.com/9pnj8</a><br />
 and<br />
New Dolphin species: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/87pjh">http://tinyurl.com/87pjh</a><br />
 and<br />
New frog species found in Sri Lanka<br />
<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/science/06/29/srilanka.frogs.reut/index.html">http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/science/06/29/srilanka.frogs.reut/index.html</a><br />
plus: Massive Catfish Caught in Thailand<br />
<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/06/30/thailand.catfish.ap/index.html">http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/06/30/thailand.catfish.ap/index.html</a><br />
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&quot;196&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	7/29/2005 8:47 pm <br />
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Head's up! September meetings to book:<br />
In Pennsylvania: East Coast Bigfoot Conference scheduled for<br />
September 24, 2005 Excellent speaker line up!<br />
<a href="http://www.pabigfootsociety.com/2005conference.html">http://www.pabigfootsociety.com/2005conference.html</a><br />
and<br />
The Labor Day Weekend Bigfoot Jamboree in Happy Camp, California<br />
...plan now to attend. <br />
<a href="http://www.happycampnews.com/bigfootjamboree.html">http://www.happycampnews.com/bigfootjamboree.html</a><br />
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Mark Chorvinsky, editor, owner of \&quot;Strange Magazine\&quot; and<br />
cryptozoologist has passed away after a long battle with cancer.<br />
July 27, 2005.<br />
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Article: Coverage of bigfoot encourages others to come forward<br />
Another farcical B-rated movie get publicity, \&quot;Waiting for Bigfoot\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.helenair.com/articles/2005/07/27/top/a01072705_05.txt">http://www.helenair.com/articles/2005/07/27/top/a01072705_05.txt</a><br />
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Article: Speaking of Bigfoot.<br />
<a href="http://www.orovillemr.com/Stories/0,1413,157~26686~2985095,00.html">http://www.orovillemr.com/Stories/0,1413,157~26686~2985095,00.html</a><br />
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Teslin, Yukon \&quot;Sasquatch\&quot; hair belonged to bison:<br />
from Reuters July 28 -Thursday evening: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ck8rv">http://tinyurl.com/ck8rv</a><br />
DNA tests squelch Canadian sasquatch discovery<br />
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DNA test provides clue to sasquatch diet.<br />
<a href="http://www.bluebrain.ca/CBC/sasquatchtesting0727.html">http://www.bluebrain.ca/CBC/sasquatchtesting0727.html</a><br />
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Back articles for reference:<br />
U. of Alberta laboratory starts tests on hair purported to come from<br />
sasquatch<br />
<a href="http://news.yahoo.com/news?">http://news.yahoo.com/news?</a><br />
tmpl==story&amp;u==/cpress/20050726/ca_pr_on_sc/sasquatch_hair_2 and a<br />
previous article: Canadian lab to test \&quot;sasquatch\&quot; hair July 25<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/b9jp2">http://tinyurl.com/b9jp2</a> <br />
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Previous articles on  Teslin, Yukon sighting: Canadian Lab to Test<br />
DNA of 'Sasquatch' Hair - Entering the debate over the existence of<br />
sasquatch, a.k.a. Bigfoot, a Canadian laboratory will test hair<br />
samples that several residents of Teslin, Yukon, say were left when<br />
the large creature ran through their town in early July. University<br />
of Alberta wildlife geneticist David Coltman said scientists would<br />
compare the DNA to that of large animals in the Yukon. \&quot;If it<br />
doesn't match anything, then it's potentially interesting,\&quot; said<br />
Coltman, who suspects the hair was left by a bison. \&quot;If sasquatch<br />
is indeed a primate, then we would expect the sample to be closer to<br />
humans or chimpanzees or gorillas.\&quot;<br />
and similar article:<br />
<a href="http://www.edmontonsun.com/News/World/2005/07/26/1147886-sun.html">http://www.edmontonsun.com/News/World/2005/07/26/1147886-sun.html</a><br />
and original Reuters: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/b9jp2">http://tinyurl.com/b9jp2</a><br />
and another run at Teslin coverage by the BBC<br />
<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4717845.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4717845.stm</a><br />
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Article: In Search of Bigfoot - BBC News<br />
<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/4720797.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/4720797.stm</a><br />
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The Story teller: \&quot;The Gift\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends/thegift.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends/thegift.htm</a><br />
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Don Keating's white sasquatch<br />
<a href="http://www.oregonbigfoot.com/keating.php">http://www.oregonbigfoot.com/keating.php</a><br />
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Another farcical B-rated movie get publicity, \&quot;Waiting for Bigfoot\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.helenair.com/articles/2005/07/27/top/a01072705_05.txt">http://www.helenair.com/articles/2005/07/27/top/a01072705_05.txt</a><br />
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Other articles:<br />
No results from reward to locate the Pedro Mountains Mummy - -July<br />
25, 2005 -- CASPER, Wyo. -- A $10,000 reward offer has not resulted<br />
in the recovery of a mummy that has been missing since 1950. John<br />
Aldolfi, of Syracuse, N.Y, offered money about six months ago in<br />
hopes of locating the Pedro Mountain Mummy, which was found in a<br />
cave near Pathfinder Reservoir in 1932. The mummy is no more than 17<br />
inches long. While it has been missing for some 55 years, several<br />
photos and many descriptions of it remain.  Aldolfi said he believed<br />
the mummy was the remains of an unknown species of hominid primate<br />
and might challenge mainstream science's current teaching on human<br />
origin. \&quot;We've had a number of leads come in,\&quot; Aldolfi said. But<br />
none led to the mummy, he said. Despite the failure to turn up the<br />
mummy, Aldolfi said he is not giving up his quest and the $10,000<br />
reward stands. Aldolfi plans to release a book this fall about the<br />
Pedro Mountain Mummy and his quest to find it. <br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/dhd5z">http://tinyurl.com/dhd5z</a>  &copy; Star-Tribune<br />
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Other:<br />
'Lucy' walked upright just like us - Discovery News, July 25, 2005<br />
<a href="http://abc.net.au/science/news/stories/s1421564.htm">http://abc.net.au/science/news/stories/s1421564.htm</a><br />
and<br />
\&quot;Footprints to fill\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/d6doa">http://tinyurl.com/d6doa</a><br />
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Head's up! September meetings to book:<br />
In Pennsylvania: East Coast Bigfoot Conference scheduled for<br />
September 24, 2005 Excellent speaker line up<br />
<a href="http://www.pabigfootsociety.com/2005conference.html">http://www.pabigfootsociety.com/2005conference.html</a><br />
and<br />
Labor Day Weekend Bigfoot Jamboree in  Happy Camp, California<br />
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\&quot;Sasquatch Are Here Says Outdoorsman\&quot; By Bernice Tick<br />
Prince George Citizen Staff August 15, 2005<br />
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This frame by frame 4.08mb rendition of the Patterson Film by<br />
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Stories: Lincoln County, Montana July-August 2005<br />
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\&quot;The Voice of Reason: The Reality of Bigfoot\&quot; by Benjamin Radford<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/98n2o">http://tinyurl.com/98n2o</a><br />
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Colorado outdoorsman-hunter hears/sees two bigfoot<br />
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History's mysteries: August 19, 1896 - 108 year old story still<br />
rings true.<br />
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Ivan Sanderson's \&quot;Things\&quot;<br />
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Forest of Mystery: New Bigfoot Museum joins Mystery Spot near Santa<br />
Cruz August 14th - <a href="http://tinyurl.com/bjyqp">http://tinyurl.com/bjyqp</a><br />
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Article: Could Bigfoot be lurking in Indiana?<br />
<a href="http://www.wndu.com/news/082005/news_43900.php">http://www.wndu.com/news/082005/news_43900.php</a><br />
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Article: Honobia, Oklahoma<br />
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Article: Florida's Monster<br />
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Terminology:<br />
Tornit<br />
Inuit Eskimos of Baffin Island's artic coastline in Alaska, use this<br />
term  to describe a large sasquatch-like creature believed in their<br />
culture to be human as opposed to animal. Tunnit is another Eskimo<br />
term with the same meaning.<br />
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\&quot;Yeti-quette\&quot; By Bhu Dawa<br />
With due respect to Mr. Mokoto Nebuka, I would like to differ from<br />
him in the interpretation of the meaning of both Yeti and Meti and<br />
drawing the conclusion that both means bear (News<br />
report: \&quot;Mysterious Yeti nothing but Himalayan Brown Bear,\&quot;<br />
September 21).  Tibetan language is tricky. Unless a linguistic<br />
scholar assists Mr. Mokoto, I do not think he can make such<br />
conclusion based on the dialect of local people. Coming to the<br />
literal meaning of Yeti, topographically - \&quot;Ye\&quot; refers to the<br />
grayish semi rocky area where the snowy peak ends and joins the more<br />
rocky area called Za and finally gives way to green meadows. \&quot;Ti\&quot;<br />
simply means Monkey. Thus yeti means \&quot;Monkey of the Ye.\&quot;<br />
Similarly \&quot;Meti\&quot; means \&quot;man monkey\&quot;, \&quot;me\&quot; being the meaning of man.<br />
Right from the very beginning when western explorers began<br />
documenting literature on Tibetan and related subjects, they seem to<br />
have hurried without studying the depth of the language and thus<br />
corrupting many of the words. For example, \&quot;Yeti\&quot; should be better<br />
spelled \&quot;Ya-tre\&quot; and Meti should be better spelled \&quot;Mi-tre\&quot;, and<br />
still more grammatically, \&quot;gYah-sPre\&quot; and \&quot;Mi-sPre.\&quot;  If Yeti were<br />
to be an bear in Tibetan, then we have the displeasure of having to<br />
get used to such unfamiliar words like \&quot;Ye-dom\&quot; or \&quot;Me-dom\&quot;,<br />
because \&quot;dom\&quot; means bear. From: Letters To The Editor, The Kathmandu<br />
Post, 21 September 2003<br />
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Article: August 4, 2005: Biscardi's BF Expedition to be broadcast<br />
live 24/7<br />
<a href="http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id='466">http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id='466</a><br />
Here is the other Biscardi press release: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/drdgd">http://tinyurl.com/drdgd</a><br />
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Original article with results on the Teslin hair samples:<br />
<a href="http://www.expressnews.ualberta.ca/newsreleases.cfm?id=h35">http://www.expressnews.ualberta.ca/newsreleases.cfm?id=h35</a><br />
And from Science Daily another article on the Teslin, Yukon bison<br />
hair.<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/08/050810133244.htm">http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/08/050810133244.htm</a><br />
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Other:<br />
January Time Mag article finally uploaded in full on those lost apes<br />
of the Congo. Reporter travels deep into the African jungle in<br />
search of a mysterious chimpanzee called the \&quot;lion killer.\&quot;  <br />
<a href="http://www.chimpcollaboratory.org/news/lostapes.asp">http://www.chimpcollaboratory.org/news/lostapes.asp</a><br />
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&gt;From West Coast Sasquatch an Interview with Thomas Steenburg<br />
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Excellent read: Mary Green announces another new book:<br />
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A Paul Stonehill Article: \&quot;Half Human, Half Ape\&quot;<br />
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Article: \&quot;Too Bizarre for Science, A history of the sasquatch<br />
on Vancouver Island\&quot;<br />
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Believer in Bigfoot gathers tales of local sightings in Indiana<br />
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Article: Bigfoot Believers Compare Notes at Longbow Campout..<br />
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Article: \&quot;Bigfoot Lives at Museum dedicated to its Legend\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/living/12472572.htm">http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/living/12472572.htm</a><br />
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Alaska's Bigfoot<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/alaska2005.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/alaska2005.htm</a><br />
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This upload of JuneJuly2005 Bigfoot Times for those who don't<br />
receive it: <a href="http://www.mcclean.org/bigfoottimes/blog/BFTJuly05.pdf">http://www.mcclean.org/bigfoottimes/blog/BFTJuly05.pdf</a><br />
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Article: Skagit Valley Herald August 18, 2005<br />
Wooden Sasquatch lumbers back home.<br />
<a href="http://www.skagitvalleyherald.com/articles/2005/08/17/news/news02.txt">http://www.skagitvalleyherald.com/articles/2005/08/17/news/news02.txt</a><br />
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Here is a thread that needs untwisting on James Randi's website forum<br />
re: Matt Crowley shoots down the Wallace wooden footprint carving<br />
verses the Meldrum's cast; please note this is page 5 of five pages<br />
worth<br />
of this thread... at the bottom of the page you can page back.<br />
<a href="http://www.randi.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?s==&amp;postid=71033123">http://www.randi.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?s==&amp;postid=71033123</a><br />
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Another website to chew on, this one registered to person<br />
named \&quot;Marx\&quot; in Gilroy, California in 1999<br />
\&quot;On the Trail of the Sasquatch, Exposing the truth about bigfoot\&quot;<br />
 <a href="http://www.bermuda-triangle.org/html/bluff_creek_bigfoot.html">http://www.bermuda-triangle.org/html/bluff_creek_bigfoot.html</a><br />
and this related page:<br />
<a href="http://www.bermuda-triangle.org/html/yeti.html">http://www.bermuda-triangle.org/html/yeti.html</a><br />
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Terminology:<br />
Meganthropus<br />
Conservation status: Fossil<br />
Scientific classification<br />
Kingdom: Animalia<br />
Phylum: Chordata<br />
Subphylum: Vertebrata<br />
Class: Mammalia<br />
Order: Primates<br />
Family: Hominidae<br />
Genus: Homo<br />
Species: H. erectus<br />
Subspecies: H. e. palaeojavanicus<br />
Trinomial name<br />
Homo erectus palaeojavanicus (Weidenreich, 1945)<br />
Meganthropus is a subspecies of the extinct hominid species, Homo<br />
erectus. Its full name in binomial nomenclature is Homo erectus<br />
palaeojavanicus although it was once called Meganthropus<br />
palaeojavanicus. Meganthropus was given a subspecies classification<br />
to distinguish it from other fossilized representatives of Homo<br />
erectus on account of its enormous size. Based on scant, but<br />
adequate, existing fossilized remains, H. e. palaeojavanicus has<br />
been estimated to have stood roughly 9 feet tall (== 2.75 m) and<br />
weighed roughly 750 to 1000 pounds (== 340-450 kg). Remains of this<br />
subspecies, including remnants of its cranium, lower jaw, and femur,<br />
have been estimated to be roughly 1 million years old.  Meganthropus<br />
is a good example of the great variation that existed in the Homo<br />
erectus line that is only equalled among representatives of the Homo<br />
genus by the similar variations found in modern humans. Its remains<br />
were discovered in Indonesia and in Australia where another<br />
subspecies of Homo erectus, Homo erectus soloensis, has also been<br />
discovered. Although once not considered to be of the Homo genus due<br />
to its seemingly improbable size for a hominid, Meganthropus remains<br />
were found along with tools normally associated with the Acheulean<br />
era, but of great size, making it difficult to refute the<br />
intelligence of the titanic hominid.<br />
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&quot;196&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	10/4/2005 7:14 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (6 of 28) </p>
 	
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This is not Sp*m. September 30, 2005 - Newsletter #155<br />
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Bigfoot Encounters website has moved.<br />
The ten year old Link: <a href="http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot">http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot</a>  is gone.<br />
New link: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com</a><br />
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Various newspaper articles:<br />
Coweta County, Georgia:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/coweta_county05.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/coweta_county05.htm</a><br />
and<br />
Cherokee County, Oklahoma<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/cherokee_county05.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/cherokee_county05.htm</a><br />
and<br />
The Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society Conference newspaper article:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/altman2005.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/altman2005.htm</a><br />
and<br />
\&quot;Bigfoot Aficionados Relay Beastly Tales, Insight\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/jeanette_pa2005.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/jeanette_pa2005.htm</a><br />
and<br />
Article from Naples News Florida<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/naples05.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/naples05.htm</a><br />
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Mt. Revelstoke, BC summer 2005<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/mt_revelstoke05.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/mt_revelstoke05.htm</a><br />
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Screams baffle Ohio town, read article and listen to streaming<br />
audio/video.<br />
<a href="http://www.channelcincinnati.com/news/4874944/detail.html">http://www.channelcincinnati.com/news/4874944/detail.html</a><br />
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Are these Kansas tracks real?<br />
<a href="http://www.omniology.com/Gigantic-Man-Tracks.html">http://www.omniology.com/Gigantic-Man-Tracks.html</a><br />
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Bone Fragments Link Neanderthals With Cannibalism<br />
French and American Archaeologists Find Definitive Evidence<br />
That Neanderthals Ate Other Neanderthals<br />
<a href="http://www.berkeley.edu/news/berkeleyan/1999/1006/cannibals.html">http://www.berkeley.edu/news/berkeleyan/1999/1006/cannibals.html</a><br />
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\&quot;Bigfoot Family Terrifies Campers in the Crimea, Ukraine\&quot;<br />
Crimea, Ukraine -- 21 August 2005, a group of 12 campers, 7 adults and<br />
5 children, were hiking on the Demedzhi Plateau, between North<br />
Demedzhi Mountain and Stol-Gora (Russian for Table-Top--J.T.) Mountain<br />
when they encountered a family or tribe of Kapustin, a hairy man-beast<br />
common to the Crimea and the Caucasus and similar to North America's<br />
Bigfoot or Australia's yowie.  \&quot;On that Sunday, Ivan S age 21, and his<br />
group of 12 tourists were spending their second day camped on the<br />
plateau between North Demedzhi Mountain and Stol-Gora Mountain,\&quot;<br />
Crimean Anton A. Anfalov reported, \&quot;The night was very bright with a<br />
full moon.\&quot;  \&quot;The kids went to sleep early.  The adults stayed up a<br />
while.  Ivan's assistant, Sasha and several of the men went outside of<br />
the camp to answer a call of nature.  When they returned, they looked<br />
terrified, trembling with fear and nearly scared to death.\&quot; And then<br />
everyone heard a frightful growl near the camp.\&quot; \&quot;Then we went back<br />
out to the scene, all dressed in a greenish military camouflage,\&quot;<br />
Sasha was quoted as saying, \&quot;I was armed with the camp axe.  In that<br />
moment, we saw strange creatures, looking like naked men, quite<br />
nearby.\&quot; \&quot;There were three creatures,\&quot; Sasha said, \&quot;They were about 6<br />
meters (20 feet) away from us.  The hairy homins were 2 to 2.5 meters<br />
in height [6 ft, 6 inches to 8 feet tall].  The true height of these<br />
creatures is hard to estimate because they were all crouched down and<br />
balancing themselves on their fists, like large apes.  All three were<br />
growling at us.  Their faces were very hairy, almost without wrinkles,<br />
and their eyes were not shiny at all.  Their necks were positioned<br />
very low, even among their children, almost as if they had no necks.<br />
&gt;From behind, they had something like humps\&quot; on the spine. \&quot;Sasha was<br />
standing closer and saw that the hairy creatures had some kind of<br />
lighter outgrowth, like light fur for their necks and eyebrows.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Witnesses said they could not tell if the creatures were male or<br />
female.\&quot; \&quot;The creatures were highly aggressive.  The witnesses were<br />
terribly scared.\&quot;  The beasts' noise woke the children who \&quot;fell into<br />
a hysterical state.  Girls were crying and screaming, \&quot;call someone!\&quot;<br />
 The standoff lasted for about 45 minutes.  \&quot;Sasha then said he<br />
couldn't wait any more.  Finally, the creatures turned and bounded<br />
away,\&quot; with a strange ape-like bouncing leap. The campers spent a<br />
sleepless night around their fire.  \&quot;People were trembling from fear<br />
and waiting for the dawn.  In the morning, Ivan and the others went<br />
back to the site but unfortunately did not find any traces of the<br />
mysterious night visitors within the dense beech forest.  The land was<br />
covered with thick layers of fallen leaves.\&quot;  &copy; Ukrainian newspaper<br />
Kafa, Crimea, Ukraine 8 September 2005 <br />
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Little People articles in the news again: Homo floresiensis<br />
\&quot;They probably had the strength of an adult chimp, which is equivalent<br />
to about four Arnold Schwarzeneggers on steroids,\&quot; Brown said...<br />
<a href="http://www.usforacle.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/09/30/433d23bfa1ed5">http://www.usforacle.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/09/30/433d23bfa1ed5</a><br />
and<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/floresiensis.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/floresiensis.htm</a> <br />
New Hobbit disease link claim (H.floresiensis)<br />
<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4268122.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4268122.stm</a><br />
Main story: <a href="http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/homs/flores.html">http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/homs/flores.html</a><br />
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Two excellent reads in review:<br />
Dr. Helmut Loofs-Wissowa's paper presented at the<br />
Australian Cryptozoology Conference can be read here:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/helmut2001.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/helmut2001.htm</a><br />
and Loofs-Wissowa's other paper:<br />
\&quot;How Scientific is Wildman Research?\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/helmut.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/helmut.htm</a><br />
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'Bigfoot' Reports Dismissed; Evidence Points to Bear<br />
New Mexico. A reported 'Bigfoot' sighting more than a week<br />
ago has been dismissed by Navajo Nation Police. Capt.<br />
Douglas Joe: 'It's a bear track, no such thing as Bigfoot.'<br />
<a href="http://www.daily-times.com/artman/publish/article_20239.shtml">http://www.daily-times.com/artman/publish/article_20239.shtml</a><br />
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An interesting older report:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/roden.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/roden.htm</a><br />
and vintage California brief entries.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/older_California.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/older_California.htm</a><br />
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Other.<br />
A paper on feral children raised by wolves and other animals:<br />
\&quot;Illicit Crossings\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.ars-rhetorica.net/Queen/VolumeSpecialIssue5/Articles/Steeves.pdf">http://www.ars-rhetorica.net/Queen/VolumeSpecialIssue5/Articles/Steeves.pdf</a><br />
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Article: \&quot;Scientists Compare Human to Chimp DNA\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.voanews.com/english/2005-08-31-voa82.cfm">http://www.voanews.com/english/2005-08-31-voa82.cfm</a><br />
An international team of scientists has completed a rough draft<br />
of the DNA of our closest primate relative, the chimpanzee, and<br />
made a comprehensive comparison with the human genetic<br />
blueprint. While there were no startling findings, the work may<br />
eventually answer the age-old scientific question: What makes<br />
us human? Humans and chimps evolved separately since splitting<br />
from a common ancestor about six million years ago. The question<br />
has always been, what genetic differences led to our unique traits,<br />
such as the ability to walk upright and develop speech?<br />
and this corresponding link:<br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/life/science/story/0,12996,1560116,00.html">http://www.guardian.co.uk/life/science/story/0,12996,1560116,00.html</a><br />
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Off Topic:<br />
Ancient 46-foot long crocodile found in Amazon<br />
<a href="http://news.mongabay.com/2005/0903-croc.html">http://news.mongabay.com/2005/0903-croc.html</a><br />
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<p>[Btw, if ya read down this far, your effort is rewarded, according to YeloSnow a warrior from the land of Shade, if you Google \&quot;Chupacabra\&quot; you might get a laugh or two!]</p>&quot;
&quot;196&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	10/5/2005 11:08 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (7 of 28) </p>
 	
<p>Well...Big Foots are the opposite to my Crazy Gnomes...We can make a great team!</p>

<p>Causing a commotion!</p>&quot;
&quot;196&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_BigFoot_  Staff 	10/16/2005 12:13 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (8 of 28) </p>
 	
<p>_Zag, lol, CryptoKnight's in the elysian fields now. He's dead to the world, lol_</p>

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Video for Sale: Honobia, Oklahoma Bigfoot Festival 2005 featuring<br />
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Salmon River, Idaho 1940's<br />
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Do Sasquatches have a language? Fate Magazine October 2004<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/fateoct04.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/fateoct04.htm</a><br />
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Story of another bushman encounter, North of Slave Lake and<br />
Yellowknife in Canada's Great Northwest Territory: \&quot;Glimpsing<br />
the Bushman\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/bushman.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/bushman.htm</a><br />
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Two new article uploads from Fate Magazine 2002 on hoaxing.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hoaxes.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hoaxes.htm</a> <br />
Ron Schaffner's site has an excellent hoax page<br />
<a href="http://home.fuse.net/rschaffner/hoax.html">http://home.fuse.net/rschaffner/hoax.html</a><br />
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Ohio: 1978 'Bigfoot' sighting local legend By Ed Balint<br />
<a href="http://www.cantonrep.com/archive/index.php?Category==9&amp;ID=7309&amp;r==1">http://www.cantonrep.com/archive/index.php?Category==9&amp;ID=7309&amp;r==1</a><br />
and<br />
Scream Baffles Ohio Town<br />
<a href="http://www.channelcincinnati.com/news/4874944/detail.html">http://www.channelcincinnati.com/news/4874944/detail.html</a>  with<br />
video demo<br />
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Small town a bastion of Bigfoot belief<br />
Sasquatch is no tall tale to those who document supposed<br />
sightings, four of which are said to have happened in<br />
26 years near rural Seneca.  <br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/b9uft">http://tinyurl.com/b9uft</a><br />
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 Police expert claim bigfoot proof:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bbc.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bbc.htm</a><br />
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Other:<br />
Links to H.Floresiensis (the little people) updates.<br />
New Hobbit disease link claimed...<br />
Excellent article with several photos by the BBC<br />
<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4268122.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4268122.stm</a><br />
and<br />
More evidence for hobbit unearthed as diggers are<br />
refused access to cave<br />
<a href="http://www.nature.com/news/2005/051010/full/437934a.html">http://www.nature.com/news/2005/051010/full/437934a.html</a><br />
and<br />
Jaw-dropping fossils more proof of 'hobbits'<br />
Last Updated Tue, 11 Oct 2005<br />
<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/story/science/national/2005/10/11/hobbit-">http://www.cbc.ca/story/science/national/2005/10/11/hobbit-</a><br />
flores051011.html<br />
and<br />
Tiny Humans hunted tiny elephants?<br />
<a href="http://dsc.discovery.com/news/briefs/20051010/hobbit.html">http://dsc.discovery.com/news/briefs/20051010/hobbit.html</a><br />
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Are Animals Smarter than we Think?<br />
Two Intelligent humans assess the mental feats of<br />
wild creatures and come to opposite conclusions.<br />
by Sy Montgomery<br />
<a href="http://www.discover.com/issues/aug-04/departments/reviews">http://www.discover.com/issues/aug-04/departments/reviews</a><br />
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&quot;196&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	10/16/2005 6:39 am <br />
To: 	_BigFoot_ 	 (9 of 28) </p>
 	
<p>CRYPTO IS NOT DEAD!!!</p>

<p>STOP KILLING MY FRIENDS, YOU ASSLEE!</p>

<p>lol</p>&quot;
&quot;196&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_BigFoot_  Staff 	10/18/2005 5:49 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (10 of 28) </p>
 	
<p>_I didn't kill anyone you Zagbutt, lol, it was your damn gnomes. They swarmed him like those Scarabs on The Mummy and stripped him to the skeleton in 5 seconds, true story!_</p>&quot;
&quot;196&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	10/19/2005 1:11 pm <br />
To: 	_BigFoot_ 	 (11 of 28) </p>
 	
<p>ZAGBUTT!!!</p>

<p>ahahahhaahhahaahah</p>

<p>GOOD NAME FOR A NICK!!!!</p>

<p>LOL</p>&quot;
&quot;196&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_BigFoot_  Staff 	10/25/2005 5:39 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (12 of 28) </p>
 	
<p>_Very well, Zagbutt!_</p>

<p>E-mail message<br />
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Also&hellip;.Last call before Holiday newsletter interruptions begin..&hellip;<br />
Video for Sale: Honobia, Oklahoma Bigfoot Festival 2005 featuring<br />
half a dozen true Bigfoot stories, then the camera team followed one<br />
of the storytellers to a small cabin, deep into the east Oklahoma woods<br />
to see where it all happened. See a bigfoot video sample, then add this<br />
to your \&quot;must-have\&quot; video collection. New Oct 10th&hellip;order for the<br />
holiday season   <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/whatsnew.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/whatsnew.htm</a><br />
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Higher Sensory Perception in Sasquatches?<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/butler.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/butler.htm</a><br />
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A newspaper account with \&quot;words\&quot; worth noting&hellip;it refers to a<br />
\&quot;lost race of wild men\&quot; and goes on to mention their \&quot;weird language...\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/1935.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/1935.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;An Attempt to Obtain a Specimen of a Sasquatch<br />
Through Prolonged Fieldwork\&quot; ends in arrest; a 21-year-old account<br />
written by a man who, at the time, believed he was hunting an ape&hellip;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/attempt.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/attempt.htm</a><br />
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For newbie computer users, .pdf file extensions require Adobe<br />
Reader to read.  If you can't read the following .pdf, download the<br />
FREE Adobe Reader here:<br />
<a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html">http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html</a><br />
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\&quot;Midfoot Flexibility, Fossil Footprints, and Sasquatch Steps: New Perspectives<br />
on the Evolution of Bipedalism\&quot; by D. Jeffrey Meldrum, Ph.D., ISU<br />
<a href="http://www.scientificexploration.org/jse/articles/pdf/18.1_meldrum.pdf">http://www.scientificexploration.org/jse/articles/pdf/18.1_meldrum.pdf</a><br />
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\&quot;Evaluation of Alleged Sasquatch Footprints and their<br />
Inferred Functional Morphology\&quot; By Dr. J. Meldrum, Ph.D.<br />
Department of Biological Sciences, ISU<br />
<a href="http://www.isu.edu/~meldd/fxnlmorph.html">http://www.isu.edu/~meldd/fxnlmorph.html</a><br />
discussion and opinions of these footprints on Jim Randi's<br />
Forum by \&quot;background unknown\&quot; posters with the usual alias names:<br />
<a href="http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=45409&amp;highlight=bigfoot">http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?t=45409&amp;highlight=bigfoot</a><br />
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From the Journal of Scientific Exploration this paper by<br />
John Green \&quot;Historical Overview and Basic Facts Involved in the<br />
Sasquatch or Bigfoot Phenomenon\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.scientificexploration.org/jse/abstracts/v18n1a3.php">http://www.scientificexploration.org/jse/abstracts/v18n1a3.php</a><br />
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Were the 1971 Fouke, Arkansas tracks a hoax??<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hoaxes/fouke_hoax.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hoaxes/fouke_hoax.htm</a><br />
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Milestones On the Might Fraser River, an excerpt from Lyon's book<br />
which leaves us with more questions than answers, vintage 1950.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/mightyfraser.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/mightyfraser.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;The Sasquatch: An Unwelcome and Premature Zoological Discovery?\&quot;<br />
by Dr. John A. Bindernagel, Ph.D.<br />
<a href="http://www.scientificexploration.org/jse/articles/pdf/18.1_bindernagel.pdf">http://www.scientificexploration.org/jse/articles/pdf/18.1_bindernagel.pdf</a><br />
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\&quot;Bogey-man of Indian Tribe Appears Again in Harrison Mills, B.C.\&quot;<br />
March 3&mdash;(AP)&mdash;Indian children clung to their mothers' apron strings<br />
today for the terrible Sasquatch&mdash;a giant, hairy and horrid is on the<br />
prowl again. For hundreds of years the Sasquatch has been a fearsome<br />
\&quot;bogeyman\&quot; to the northwest Indians. None had been reported for 30<br />
years, but horror swept the lodges of the primitive Chehalis tribe today,<br />
as word was whispered that the hairy wild one had returned. Frank Dan<br />
was first to report sighting the monster. He went out into the night to<br />
see why his dog was barking so furiously and he came face to face<br />
with a hairy giant, tall, muscular and nude. The Sasquatch and<br />
scores of other demons are very real to the Chehalis. They are things<br />
of horror, emerging to \&quot;snatch\&quot; an Indian into the unknown and to<br />
devour babies. Published in the Lima Ohio News March 3, 1935<br />
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A repeat; \&quot;Bigfoot and the FBI\&quot; by Christopher Murphy<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/fbi.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/fbi.htm</a><br />
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The Flintville Tennessee Monster<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/flintville.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/flintville.htm</a><br />
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Florida:<br />
Panther tracker claims sasquatch sighting in Florida<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/florida.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/florida.htm</a><br />
and <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/floridasape.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/floridasape.htm</a><br />
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Hoaxer Gift Shoppe owner in Ochopee Florida and the<br />
skunktober fest     <a href="http://tinyurl.com/dheyk">http://tinyurl.com/dheyk</a>  <br />
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Run down on the Bellingham Conference:<br />
<a href="http://www.mcclean.org/bigfoottimes/blog/BFTJuly05.pdf">http://www.mcclean.org/bigfoottimes/blog/BFTJuly05.pdf</a> <br />
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Foley Swamp, Oscoda County Michigan 1990 news article<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/foley.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/foley.htm</a><br />
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Texas Conference draws hundreds<br />
<a href="http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1110AP_Bigfoot_Conference.html">http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1110AP_Bigfoot_Conference.html</a><br />
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Homo Floresiensis gains credibility<br />
<a href="http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/10/12/homo_floresiensis">http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/10/12/homo_floresiensis</a><br />
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New Primate fossils supports \&quot;Out of Africa\&quot; theory<br />
<a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/10/1017_051017_egyptprimates.html">http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/10/1017_051017_egyptprimates.html</a><br />
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<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1268490.cms">http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1268490.cms</a><br />
\&quot;Gorilla 'cracks' evolution theory\&quot;   Times of India, October 20, 2005<br />
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&quot;196&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Mulsknr1  	10/27/2005 8:47 pm <br />
To: 	_BigFoot_ 	 (13 of 28) </p>
 	
<p>Myabe I will come across the answer in my travels thru some of those links. i will ask anywho. Anyone heard what the verdict is on that yak hair they found in the crotch of the tree. Was it Bigfoots or Zagreo's?</p>&quot;
&quot;196&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_BigFoot_  Staff 	10/27/2005 11:54 pm <br />
To: 	Mulsknr1 	 (14 of 28) </p>
 	
<p>_Zagfoot's, shoot actually I dunno, been out of the loop for awhile. People not familiar with Yak hair wuold be taken in though. I know of a group of researchers way back who were all in eagerment on a supposed yeti scalp, but it was later found to be a goatskin with hair._</p>

<p>_Sherpas funny people them._</p>&quot;
&quot;196&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	10/28/2005 4:37 pm <br />
To: 	_BigFoot_ 	 (15 of 28) </p>
 	
<p>THIS THING ABOUT BIGFOOTS AND ZAGBUTTS IS SCARING ME!</p>

<p>YAY!</p>&quot;
&quot;196&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_BigFoot_  Staff 	11/11/2005 11:44 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (16 of 28) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message<br />
[Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 158<br />
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Leading cryptozoologist Richard Greenwell passed away in Tucson, AZ<br />
November 4, 2005 after a lengthy illness. Rich was 63.<br />
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Taking a moment here to publicly thank Dr. Constance Cameron<br />
for her 25 years producing the Bigfoot Co-op Newsletter. I know the<br />
hard work involved and the dedication that only Connie provided for<br />
many years. She's retired from publishing the newsletter, but her<br />
lengthy contribution to sasquatch history will long be remembered.<br />
Somehow \&quot;thank you\&quot; doesn't seem enough. Standing ovation for<br />
Connie, with grateful appreciation from her faithful readers!<br />
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Fascinating book available, updated&hellip;<br />
If a large hairy primate does exist and has been inhabiting<br />
the mountains and forests of the PNW for centuries, his presence<br />
certainly must have been known to the American Indians who inhabit<br />
and roamed over the same areas. In an ongoing ten year research<br />
study, retired Anthropologist Ed Fusch set out seeking answers to<br />
the Sasquatch dilemma.  His newly revised book is a must read.<br />
This ethno-historical research study details the thought of the<br />
Indians, concepts, relationships, and interaction with these<br />
mysterious, alluring and secretive creatures. His book is available<br />
here...  <a href="http://www.prospectored.com/bigfoot.htm">http://www.prospectored.com/bigfoot.htm</a><br />
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Brandon Tennant writes:  The Idaho Museum of Natural History presents<br />
Bigfoot Rendezvouss  a scientific sasquatch symposium to be held<br />
June 16 &amp; 17, 2006. Mark the date now. It will feature Dr. Jeff<br />
Meldrum, Ph.D., associate professor of anatomy and physical anthropology<br />
at ISU....he has the largest collection of casts and other evidence of sasquatch.<br />
Additionally aerospace engineer and field researcher since 1969, Rick Noll will<br />
be applying the latest technology methods to bridge the gap between<br />
science and mythology.  The coordinator tells me Kathy Moskowitz<br />
and Dr.John Bindernagel, Ph.D., will also be featured speakers.<br />
There will be a bigfoot film festival, live bands, vendor space,<br />
healthy debates and  storytelling of the classics and a museum exhibit.<br />
A two-day meeting you won't want to miss. Pond Student Union<br />
Building, ISU, Pocatello, Idaho. Phone: 1-877-FALLROK for information&hellip;<br />
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Believers and the Skeptics by Hans Biedermann<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/biedermann.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/biedermann.htm</a><br />
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A renewal of the $100,000.00 offer&hellip;FYI new subscribers&hellip;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/reward.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/reward.htm</a><br />
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185-year-old news article published about the Arkansas wild man<br />
predates the U.S. Civil War era&hellip;..<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/1851.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/1851.htm</a><br />
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Article:<br />
Monster Sightings rekindle interest in Mt. St. Helens Hairy Giant Saga<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/1962mtsthelens.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/1962mtsthelens.htm</a><br />
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Bill Miller's Sasquatch Research page<br />
Who is hoaxing who with the \&quot;Making of Bigfoot?\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.sasquatchresearch.com/billmiller.html">http://www.sasquatchresearch.com/billmiller.html</a><br />
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In Brief: The Crandell Campground Incident in Alberta 1988<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/crandellcampground.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/crandellcampground.htm</a><br />
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Dave Hancock writes:<br />
Please come check out or new forum on our website.<br />
Talk to the authors of some of our books. The site is<br />
called the Murphy Files and is run by our very own<br />
Chris Murphy, author of such books as \&quot;Meet the<br />
Sasquatch\&quot; and \&quot;The Bigfoot Film Controversy\&quot;<br />
and his new book to be released soon, \&quot;Bigfoot<br />
Encounters in Ohio.\&quot;  <a href="http://forum.hancockhouse.com">http://forum.hancockhouse.com</a><br />
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Murphy's report on the history of the Patterson Film<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/pgf_history.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/pgf_history.htm</a><br />
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Newbies may want to review the old Glen Thomas Sighting,<br />
it is listed on Joe Beelart's webpages, FYI&hellip;<br />
<a href="http://bfjournal.tripod.com/pages/thomas.html">http://bfjournal.tripod.com/pages/thomas.html</a><br />
Also published in John Green's book  \&quot;On the Track<br />
of the Sasquatch,\&quot; 1973&hellip;<br />
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Article: The Mystery of bigfoot alive and well in Texas<br />
<a href="http://miva.sctimes.com/miva/cgi-bin/miva?Web/page.mv+1+local+363985">http://miva.sctimes.com/miva/cgi-bin/miva?Web/page.mv+1+local+363985</a><br />
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Movie news Source: Variety -  November 4, 2005<br />
Steve Zahn and Allen Covert are set to star in Strange Wilderness for<br />
director Fred Wolf, who will make his helming debut on the project.<br />
Wolf co-wrote the screenplay with Peter Gaulke. It looks at the attempt<br />
to revive the flailing television show Strange Wilderness by sending<br />
two animal enthusiasts to the Andes to search for Bigfoot.<br />
and<br />
New Movie for 2006 release about bigfoot, a family adventure&hellip;.<br />
<a href="http://www.themoviebigfoot.com">http://www.themoviebigfoot.com</a><br />
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Giants: Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/giants.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/giants.htm</a><br />
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Anderson County, Texas 2001<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/andersoncounty.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/andersoncounty.htm</a><br />
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Terminology<br />
Pig man --Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp carries a tale about a creature<br />
called the  \&quot;pig man,\&quot; it is bigfoot-like with noticeably pig-like nostrils.<br />
Reports of this south Georgia pig man aka  peg-leg can be found on a<br />
web site called the Okefenokee X-Files<br />
<a href="http://www.okefenokee.com/xfiles.htm">http://www.okefenokee.com/xfiles.htm</a> <br />
It cites one creature south of the Okefenokee near Palatka, Florida that<br />
is popularly known as \&quot;\&quot;The Bardin Booger\&quot; after a small community<br />
nearby. (Tim Chitwood)<br />
and<br />
Shaggy Beans  -- Slang term for bigfoot used by Rangers in<br />
Florence Mariana, Georgia. Locals claim old shaggy beans lives near<br />
Rood Creek, Georgia, which is in south central Georgia about 30<br />
miles east of Providence Canyon.<br />
and<br />
Skwanight-tem -- The term translates ''stick Indians'' a manner of<br />
Caretaker of the Forest  or Woodsman  by the Salish. I suspect it is<br />
also spelled squanit-tim or a variation thereof&hellip;<br />
and<br />
Piki'ljan<br />
Term used in Russia's Chukotka region (Makarov's \&quot;Atlas\&quot; p.8 via Trachtengerts)<br />
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Ape men: Humans with ape sized brains...<br />
<a href="http://uts.cc.utexas.edu/~bramblet/ant301/twelve.html#anchor1158226">http://uts.cc.utexas.edu/~bramblet/ant301/twelve.html#anchor1158226</a><br />
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Scientist makes monkey out of Hobbit aka Homo Floresiensis<br />
<a href="http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,17070178%5E2702,00.html">http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,17070178%5E2702,00.html</a><br />
and more on the monkey issue from Carl Zimmer&hellip;<br />
<a href="http://www.corante.com/loom/archives/2005/10/27/hobbit_as_monkey.php">http://www.corante.com/loom/archives/2005/10/27/hobbit_as_monkey.php</a><br />
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&quot;196&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_BigFoot_  Staff 	1/24/2006 3:39 pm <br />
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Olivier Decobert traveled from France to Vancouver Island in<br />
Summer of 2005; his field trip is uploaded in English here:<br />
<a href="http://perso.wanadoo.fr/vnat/exp2005_english">http://perso.wanadoo.fr/vnat/exp2005_english</a><br />
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Thomas Bay Alaska 1900 \&quot;The Strangest Story Ever Told.\&quot; Full story.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/harrycolp.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/harrycolp.htm</a><br />
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Siskiyou County, California<br />
Another track cast in Happy Camp, California, totaling 8 reports of<br />
tracks found and sightings in that area last year. Photo is uploaded<br />
and it would be interesting to know if it carries any resemblance to<br />
the earlier tracks cast in Bluff Creek??<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/siskiyou_county_track2005.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/siskiyou_county_track2005.htm</a><br />
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High strangeness in Costilla County, Colorado's San Luis Valley:<br />
article by Christopher O'Brien<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/sanluisvalley.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/sanluisvalley.htm</a><br />
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India: Giant Footprints Prove Bigfoot's Existence<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/india2.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/india2.htm</a><br />
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More Malaysian press:<br />
Endau-Rompin National Park May Be Habitat For Bigfoot<br />
January 6, 2006<br />
<a href="http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news.php?id=4303">http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news.php?id=4303</a><br />
and<br />
<a href="http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/state_news/news.php?id=4624&amp;cat==st">http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/state_news/news.php?id=4624&amp;cat==st</a><br />
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Asian Fossils and African origins a paper by Dennis Etler and Zhou<br />
Guoxing -http://www.chineseprehistory.org//jhe_abstract.pdf<br />
and<br />
FSU Anthropologist leads incredible journey through \&quot;hobbit's brain.<br />
<a href="http://www.fsu.edu/news/2005/03/04/hobbit.brain">http://www.fsu.edu/news/2005/03/04/hobbit.brain</a><br />
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Sasquatch Search takes a Big Foot Forward<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/matthews.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/matthews.htm</a><br />
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Russian Wildman (almas)  website for your perusal.<br />
<a href="http://alamas.ru/index.htm">http://alamas.ru/index.htm</a><br />
and<br />
The Australian Yowie Research website<br />
<a href="http://www.yowiehunters.com">http://www.yowiehunters.com</a><br />
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Johor Malaysia's Bigfoot - Remnants of Pre-Historic Apes?<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/update.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/update.htm</a><br />
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Re-run paper for newbies:<br />
An Attempt to obtain a specimen of a Sasquatch through prolonged<br />
fieldwork...<br />
\&quot;I was arrested by the Humboldt County Sheriff for possession of an<br />
infrared sniper scope...\&quot;  <br />
 <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/attempt.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/attempt.htm</a><br />
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Stephen Wagner's About.com column<br />
\&quot;The Top Ten Most Mysterious Creatures of Modern Times<br />
<a href="http://paranormal.about.com/library/weekly/aa010101a.htm">http://paranormal.about.com/library/weekly/aa010101a.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;Home of wild man shuns tourists for recovery\&quot;<br />
The Shennongjia Nature Reserve, home of the legendary of wild man<br />
known Internationally as \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; and the Museum containing its<br />
Wildman artifacts in central China suspended tourism services from<br />
January 4 to March 25 for \&quot;ecological recovery,\&quot; 13 years<br />
after its opening to the public. Wang Haitao, a local forestry<br />
official, said on Monday that the suspension will help protect the<br />
more than 1,000 kinds of wild animals, the eco-environment, and the<br />
forest and vegetation in the nature reserve. Dubbed as a gene bank,<br />
the nature reserve in the western part of Hubei Province covers an<br />
area of 3,250 square kilometers. It was accepted by the United Nations<br />
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization as one of the<br />
world's biosphere preservation zones in 1990.The nature reserve was<br />
named after Shen Nong, a legendary figure who tasted hundreds of kinds<br />
of medicinal herbs to look for medicine.  The mountains in the nature<br />
reserve have attracted an increasing number of tourists after traces<br />
of \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; were spotted. The legendary Chinese wild man  remains a<br />
mystery today.  (Xinhua) Updated: 2006-01-09 13:55<br />
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&quot;196&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/2/2006 4:41 pm <br />
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[Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] Bigfoot Newsletter Online # 162</p>
 
<p>----- Original Message -----<br />
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 12:23 AM<br />
Subject: [Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] Bigfoot Newsletter Online # 162<br />
This is not Sp*m.<br />
January 2006 - Newsletter #162<br />
You are subscribed to Bobbie Short's Bigfoot Newsletter Online &copy;<br />
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Welcome new subscribers.<br />
Do you need to translate a hominid-related webpage?<br />
Use this translator.http://babelfish.altavista.com <br />
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The Malaysian thing.<br />
Mitsuko Choden in Japan writes that she heard back from<br />
Dr. Joe Watanabi who examined the Malaysia tracks. He was<br />
of the opinion the tracks were not the human or nonhuman primate<br />
tracks we would expect to see from say, China, Sumatra or Borneo.<br />
In fact he said they resembled tiger tracks that had been tampered<br />
with. After careful consideration it was thought the whole deal was a<br />
carefully staged event to promote tourism in Indonesia, which has<br />
suffered mightily since the big tsunami. And too, he said no Muslim<br />
Malay crop farmer calls the batutut or the orang gadang \&quot;a bigfoot\&quot;<br />
unless he had been mightily influenced by North American websites.<br />
It was his understanding the state government has considered calling<br />
off their initial support to fund island expeditions and the current<br />
media releases we are reading are residual effects paraphrased from<br />
the original excitement generated last December.<br />
Translations:<br />
suku dalam == tribes of the deep forest<br />
orang dalam == man of the deep forest pertains to the indigenous Dayak<br />
people, which are similar in stature to the indigenous Kubu people of<br />
Sumatra and the penis gourd-wearing Dani people of Irian Jaya.<br />
orang gadang == man/men of the deep forest refers to an unknown large<br />
hairy biped<br />
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Michigan Sasquatch Festival.<br />
The Second Annual Negwegon Sasquatch Festival<br />
February 10 through 13 in Black River Michigan!<br />
Announcement of festivities on WKJC 104.7 FM radio<br />
<a href="http://www.wkjc.com">http://www.wkjc.com</a><br />
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Idaho Meeting.<br />
Idaho Museum of Natural History Presents<br />
\&quot;Bigfoot Rendezvous\&quot; June 16 and 17, 2006<br />
A Scientific Symposium featuring regional<br />
experts and eye-witnesses to be held at<br />
Idaho State University.  -  Info: 1-877-FALLROK<br />
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Two Ohio Meetings.<br />
Tri-State Bigfoot Study Group, Scheduled for March 11th, 2006.<br />
It will begin at 8 p.m. and will be in the conference room<br />
of the Hampton Inn in Newcomerstown. Admission is free<br />
and refreshments will be provided. More information as the<br />
date approaches. Contact info:  <a href="mailto:eobic@yahoo.com">eobic@yahoo.com</a><br />
and<br />
The Ohio Bigfoot Organization will have an informational<br />
meeting in the Columbia Library located at 13824 W. River Road North<br />
in Columbia Station concerning bigfoot creatures in the state of Ohio.<br />
Saturday, February 18th from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.  The<br />
meeting is free and open to the public.<br />
Contact  <a href="mailto:pjmbigfoot@glwb.net">pjmbigfoot@glwb.net</a><br />
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Are they apes?<br />
Read Will Duncan's well thought-out response:<br />
\&quot;Predictability of Homin Behavior\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/willduncan.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/willduncan.htm</a><br />
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Paper: North American Bipedal Primates by Douglas Trapp<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/nabp_trapp.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/nabp_trapp.htm</a><br />
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The Giant Hairy Beast is out there (article)<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/hairybeast.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/hairybeast.htm</a><br />
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The Northwest Territory Hare Indian and the Legend of the Bushmen<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends/hare_bushmen.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends/hare_bushmen.htm</a><br />
to welcome the influx of new readers, read through this one.<br />
The Hairy Giants of British Columbia<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends/jwburns.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends/jwburns.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;Bigfoot the movie.\&quot;  (I couldn't get the trailer to work)<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootthefilm.com">http://www.bigfootthefilm.com</a><br />
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\&quot;They Walked Among Us:  Scweneyti and the Stick Indians of the Colvilles\&quot;<br />
may be ordered for $12.95 from Dr. Ed Fusch, Ph.D., anthropologist at:<br />
<a href="http://www.prospectored.com/bigfoot.htm">http://www.prospectored.com/bigfoot.htm</a>  His work is worth the read.<br />
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Book Review:<br />
6 years ago, I wrote a review of Slavomir Rawicz's book \&quot;The Long<br />
Walk\&quot; Why is that significant? The review contains a couple of short<br />
paragraphs concerning an encounter with two 8 foot tall beings and<br />
this is significant because the description mirrors the North American<br />
sasquatch. The account was written and sketched in 1941-2 having taken<br />
place on the Chinese side, between Bhutan and Sikkim long before the<br />
Patterson film. He did not describe a typical yeti, migoi or as they<br />
preferred to call it back then, an abominable snowman. And it is<br />
interesting because Wladomir Tschernezky interviewed three of the six<br />
escapees who accompanied Rawicz over the Himalayas into India.<br />
Shipton, as was his manner, `harrumphed,&acute; but Rawicz told me in<br />
transatlantic conversations that he had nothing to gain, didn't know<br />
Shipton or care about his rudeness. Tschernezky believed Slav and so<br />
do I. He was a treasure to have known albeit brief, a grand man.. <br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/slavomir_rawicz.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/slavomir_rawicz.htm</a><br />
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Photos are uploaded from the Zig Zag, Clackamas County Oregon 2003<br />
tracks, cast by Brent Simpson.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/morezigzag.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/morezigzag.htm</a><br />
and<br />
Trucker has `road-runner&acute; incident in Oxford County, Maine January<br />
2006  <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/oxford_countyME06.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/oxford_countyME06.htm</a><br />
and<br />
Informant hears mumbling during the night, sees sasquatch:<br />
Logan Lake, British Columbia, Ca.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/logan_lake.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/logan_lake.htm</a><br />
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New website<br />
<a href="http://www.members.shaw.ca/kenkrist/index.htm">http://www.members.shaw.ca/kenkrist/index.htm</a><br />
But check out the comprehensive \&quot;sightings reports\&quot; for BC<br />
<a href="http://www.members.shaw.ca/kenkrist/reports.htm">http://www.members.shaw.ca/kenkrist/reports.htm</a><br />
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and...a good page to peruse.<br />
<a href="http://home.hamptonroads.com/guestbook/guestbook.cfm?startrow==1&amp;id=&amp;0">http://home.hamptonroads.com/guestbook/guestbook.cfm?startrow==1&amp;id=&amp;0</a><br />
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Steve Kulls weighs in on the controversial Sonoma Footage<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hoaxes/sonoma_footage.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hoaxes/sonoma_footage.htm</a><br />
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Terminology:  Burbank Bigfoot<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/creatures/burbankbigfoot.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/creatures/burbankbigfoot.htm</a><br />
and<br />
Wah' tee tas<br />
Native American term wah' tee tas was a word that Louis Mann<br />
first used in 1916, when he described to Lu V. McWhorter the<br />
'ancient people', also interpreted 'animal people'. They are<br />
described as little people, not exceeding two feet in height.<br />
They were seen only during the evening twilight or in the<br />
early dawn of the morning. (McWhorter)  Yakama Indian<br />
Tokiaken Twi-wash told Lu McWhorter this story in 1912,<br />
\&quot;I am now old. It was before I saw the sun that my ancestors<br />
discovered the Wah'-tee -tas, the little ancient people who wore<br />
robes woven from rabbit's hair. They dwelt in the cliff. My people<br />
saw a little short fellow, like a person. Marking the rocks as you<br />
now see them. He walked from rock to rock, hunting the smooth<br />
places. You see some of the paintings high up upon the wall. We<br />
do not know how Wah-tee -tas got up there to do the work. We<br />
 see it there, we know that it is true...\&quot;   (Hines)<br />
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Web Article: \&quot;Group Busy Stalking Big Thicket Bigfoot\&quot;  Jan 22<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/dmjkh">http://tinyurl.com/dmjkh</a> <br />
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Rare Woodpecker Search Sheds light on Bigfoot<br />
Article by Ben Radford of the Skeptical Inquirer<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/woodpecker.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/woodpecker.htm</a><br />
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Carcass of unknown animal found<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/aepmk">http://tinyurl.com/aepmk</a> or original page:<br />
<a href="http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/nst/Thursday/National/">http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/nst/Thursday/National/</a><br />
20060126085443/Article/index_html<br />
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&copy; Bigfoot Online Newsletter # 162 - June 2001 - January 2006<br />
Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online celebrated a 4th year publishing BF<br />
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opinions of journalists, authors, other websites or the content<br />
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&quot;196&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/2/2006 5:07 pm <br />
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<p>[Jjjust some fun links I picked up!]</p>

<p>December 2005 - DO YALL GET THIS?</p>
 
<p>----- Original Message -----<br />
BIGFOOT IN THE NEWS - DECEMBER 2005<br />
&gt;&gt;'Bigfoot' fever grips Malaysian rainforest<br />
(thanks to Derek for this one!)<br />
<a href="http://today.reuters.com/news/NewsArticle.aspx?type=scienceNews&amp;storyID=2006-01-01T075643Z_01_MOL124106_RTRUKOC_0_US-MALAYSIA-BIGFOOT.xml">http://today.reuters.com/news/NewsArticle.aspx?type=scienceNews&amp;storyID=2006-01-01T075643Z_01_MOL124106_RTRUKOC_0_US-MALAYSIA-BIGFOOT.xml</a><br />
&gt;&gt;Mysterious carnivore discovered in Borneo's forests<br />
WWF researchers may have discovered a new, mysterious carnivore species in the dense, central forests of Borneo.<br />
<a href="http://panda.org/news_facts/newsroom/index.cfm?uNewsID=52960">http://panda.org/news_facts/newsroom/index.cfm?uNewsID=52960</a><br />
&gt;&gt;Scientists expect DNA test results this week<br />
... from a tuft of hair that residents of Teslin, Yukon Territory, Canada, say came from a sasquatch, or Bigfoot.<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/upi/index.php?...bigfoot-crn.xml">http://www.sciencedaily.com/upi/index.php?...bigfoot-crn.xml</a><br />
&gt;&gt;Bigfoot Sighted In Johor?<br />
Does Bigfoot exist in the jungles of Johor?<br />
<a href="http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news.php?id=172652">http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news.php?id=172652</a><br />
&gt;&gt;Scientists keen to find more footprints<br />
Scientists are hopeful of finding more ancient human footprints like the remarkably preserved 23,000-year-old ones uncovered in western NSW.<br />
<a href="http://www.smh.com.au/news/National/Fossil-human-footprints-found-in-NSW/2005/12/22/1135032114158.html">http://www.smh.com.au/news/National/Fossil-human-footprints-found-in-NSW/2005/12/22/1135032114158.html</a><br />
&gt;&gt;Abominable...<br />
New Bigfoot movie promises to be just that! &lt;grin&gt;<br />
<a href="http://www.abominablethemoviecom">http://www.abominablethemoviecom</a>/</p>

<p>FOOTNOTES</p>

<p><a href="http://www.Oregonbigfoot.com">www.Oregonbigfoot.com</a></p>
 
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&quot;196&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/28/2006 4:37 pm <br />
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From: Subject: Fw: [Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 163<br />
----- Original Message -----<br />
Subject: [Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 163<br />
This is not Sp*m.<br />
February 2006 - Newsletter #163<br />
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Changes for the 18th Annual Bigfoot Conference in OHIO:<br />
<a href="http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiobigfoot/abc.html">http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiobigfoot/abc.html</a><br />
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On USA Television -- \&quot;Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science\&quot; --<br />
Watch the documentary on the Discovery Channel on TOMORROW<br />
Wednesday February 22, also at 11:00 AM ET/PT (Check local times)<br />
or load the Discovery Channel's episode listings, search keywords:<br />
Legend Meets Science....<br />
Saturday's episode aired as scheduled at 11:00 am, PST.<br />
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Catch the Spirit of Pocatello, Idaho at the Bigfoot Rendezvous.<br />
<a href="http://www.pocatellocvb.com/bigfoot_convention.htm?">http://www.pocatellocvb.com/bigfoot_convention.htm?</a><br />
source==yahoosearch<br />
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U.K. Team called in over bigfoot sightings in Cannock Chase.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/cannockchase.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/cannockchase.htm</a><br />
and<br />
&gt;From the July Fate Mag<br />
In Search of the British Bigfoot<br />
<a href="http://www.fatemag.com/2005_07art1a.html">http://www.fatemag.com/2005_07art1a.html</a><br />
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The `Malaysian Bigfoot Saga&acute; grows and grows like Pinocchio&acute;s nose.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/johor3.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/johor3.htm</a><br />
 There are two articles here with photo of the alleged track.<br />
Also this:<br />
How I tracked the Malaysian Bigfoot.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/malaysian_trackers.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/malaysian_trackers.htm</a><br />
and<br />
<a href="http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news.php?id=1090">http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news.php?id=1090</a><br />
.refer to the truth behind the claim in newsletter # 162 where<br />
Dr. J.W. Watanabi has seen no concrete evidence for the claims<br />
being made.-Only great excitement among the Orang Asli.<br />
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Great Story!!  . from the research of Scott McClean<br />
Captured Wild Man 1839 with two cubs.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/captured_wildman1839.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/captured_wildman1839.htm</a><br />
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Story from Greenwater, Washington State 2001, may no one have the<br />
misfortune of running into a gun-happy camper who fires at will into<br />
the darkness.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/kingcounty2001.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/kingcounty2001.htm</a><br />
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Hobbits? Only in your mind, scientist says: He didn't like the<br />
nickname...<br />
Re: Peter Brown, Australian Anthropologist...<br />
<a href="http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2006/02/21/1391983.htm">http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2006/02/21/1391983.htm</a><br />
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There is a continuing interview with John Green uploaded here:<br />
Photo is by Rick Noll (scroll down for interview, it's a blog site)<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/cannockchase.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/cannockchase.htm</a><br />
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Researchers look for bigfoot, Funks Grove, Illinois article.Feb 14<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/funksgrove.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/funksgrove.htm</a><br />
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Bigfoot tracks? Terrace, B.C., July 2005<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/terraceBC2005.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/terraceBC2005.htm</a><br />
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Noting whistling by sasquatches being reported, a reader writes to<br />
ask about the CNN article on \&quot;whistling language\&quot; published in 2003<br />
<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/science/11/18/whistle.language.ap/index">http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/science/11/18/whistle.language.ap/index</a>.<br />
html<br />
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On this page you'll find some interesting items and David Mann's<br />
report from his 2003 visit to the Carter-Coy Farm in Tennessee.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootlady.net/David_Mann_Report.html">http://www.bigfootlady.net/David_Mann_Report.html</a><br />
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Bindernagel's paper:<br />
\&quot;The Sasquatch: An Unwelcome and Premature Zoological Discovery?\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://home.clara.net/rfthomas/papers/bindernagel.htm">http://home.clara.net/rfthomas/papers/bindernagel.htm</a><br />
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Vancouver Island, British Columbia<br />
A reference in the book, \&quot;Passage to Juneau\&quot; by Jonathan Raban...<br />
...he quotes John Chappell's yachtman's pilot book...\&quot;Crusing Beyond<br />
Desolation Sound,\&quot; a reference to Hurst Island -- one of a string of<br />
islands off the northeast tip of Vancouver Island about a square<br />
mile in size: \&quot;One is advised against hiking to the east side of the<br />
island. Former residents have sighted a \&quot;hairy man\&quot; and strong<br />
evidence points to the existance of a Sasquatch family on the<br />
island, perhaps centered on Meeson Cove above Harlequin Bay. First<br />
Nation Indian residents of nearby Balaklava Island have had similar<br />
experiences and now refuse to go to either place.\&quot;<br />
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Article: February 1, 2006 Humboldt University Lumberjack online.<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/dwcp9">http://tinyurl.com/dwcp9</a><br />
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Linda Martin of the \&quot;Happy Camp News Online\&quot; has these sites up:<br />
<a href="http://bigfootsightings.org/?p=2">http://bigfootsightings.org/?p=2</a><br />
<a href="http://www.strangewire.com/archives/2006/02/40000_finding_b.shtml">http://www.strangewire.com/archives/2006/02/40000_finding_b.shtml</a><br />
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One of the grand old crypto sites, - Ron Schaffner's \&quot;Creature<br />
Chronicles\&quot; website back is up and running again, after changing<br />
from dialup to cable.<br />
<a href="http://home.cinci.rr.com/kd8afh">http://home.cinci.rr.com/kd8afh</a><br />
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...an investigation into the possibility of an unknown<br />
Aquatic creature in Mongolia, finally translated after 15 years...<br />
\&quot;Unknown Denizens of Lake Hirghiz-nuur in Mongolia\&quot;<br />
By Vladimir Yarmoliuk, Valery Nikolayev *<br />
Russian Society of Cryptozoologists<br />
<a href="http://alamas.ru/eng/world/Hirghiz-Nuur_e.htm">http://alamas.ru/eng/world/Hirghiz-Nuur_e.htm</a><br />
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New Species? You  Ain't seen nothing yet (two page article)<br />
<a href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2092-2035945_1,00.html">http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2092-2035945_1,00.html</a><br />
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&copy; Bigfoot Encounters Online Newsletter # 163<br />
June 2001 -  February 2006<br />
Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online celebrated a 4th year publishing BF<br />
newsletters delivered free online last June 2005, now serving<br />
approximately 1,840 readers. <br />
I appreciate the continued contributions from our readers; YOU are<br />
the people that make this newsletter work. I am not responsible for<br />
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<p><br />
February 2006 EditionThe Official Obfrt Newsletter<br />
Ohio Sasquatch Sighting!<br />
Witness: Nik Melcher<br />
State: OH<br />
Date: December 6th 2005<br />
Observed/Heard:<br />
I was deer hunting the north end of Salt Fork State Park with my brother in law Tom Wilson. We walked about a mile into the woods to stay away from other hunters and let them push the deer to us. We sat down on a downed tree to take a breather about 2 minutes into the breather we heard a something come crashing toward us in a thicket in front of us it stopped and we both figured it was a deer that &acirc;&euro;&oelig;winded&acirc;&euro; us. All of the sudden a small ape like creature appeared and started staring at us. We were both speechless and kind of scared so we just froze this went on for a minute or so, then out of nowhere we hear a deep grunt and literally watched an ape like head bobbing in the thicket which was 6-7 ft tall towards the little one (coming from our 4oclock going towards our 12). But the speed was steadily increasing but there was very little sound (no limbs breaking and such) and in one swift move the larger ape grabbed the smaller one and headed away from us. We never saw anything like it and until then. The very thought Bigfoot was even remotely true. We both got out of there, and have never gone back. We felt like maybe we were intruding on a family or something.<br />
Nik Melcher<br />
Ohio Sasquatch...<br />
Witness: J.H.<br />
State: OH<br />
Date: Not Stated<br />
Observed/Heard:<br />
I know a place where, without a doubt, a Bigfoot lives. I don't know how it has stayed in this area and not had any sightings (at least none to my knowledge). It is near XXXXXX Park, in Westchester, Ohio. Now this place has many acres of woods, with a lot of trails through them. It also is close to other wooded areas that I am sure add up to square miles. It is possible to get to these other wooded areas without being seen, all under the cover of forest. I could go on and on about the details of the area in which I grew up in and am very familiar with, and my ideas on the areas it could be, but I will hold off on that for now. First I want to tell you about my encounter. Keep in mind I have been all over these miles of wooded areas very often growing up and had never seen or heard anything unusual. But one afternoon my wife, my daughter and I went to XXXXX park to eat and relax. After we ate I wanted to go for a hike. My wife elected to stay behind, so my daughter and I went off into the woods. We were pretty deep in the woods when we heard some kind of roar. It was like nothing I had ever heard in my life. It was so loud, and so long, I knew there was no way it was human. And I knew it was no small creature. I feared for my daughter&acirc;&euro;&trade;s life so I told her to run, no problem there she was pretty spooked, whatever had made that roar was close. Anyway I never heard anything like that and had visions of demons and monsters trying to figure it out. Bigfoot never crossed my mind, really. I never believed any part of Bigfoot. But the other day, nothing was on TV and some Texas Bigfoot show was on, how they were hunting Bigfoot in Texas. Well they had some speakers set up that were putting out a sound they believed would attract a Bigfoot. They had recording devices too. Well this roar they recorded, this long loud roar, when I heard it, all the fear of that day came back, the hair stood up on the back of my neck and a chill ran up my spine. That was the same roar. Just hearing the sound on the TV scared the hell out of me. I know there is one in that area. It would be awesome to get proof of this creature. Although I would feel bad if something happened to it. I mean after all if it is there and has been all this time, it obviously poses no threat to humans, and just wants to be left alone.<br />
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[Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 164<br />
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This is not Sp*m. March 2006 - Newsletter #164<br />
Bigfoot Newsletter Online &copy;<br />
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Big MARCH MONTH for TV Homin Docu's...TIVO these three.<br />
USA Television: National Geographic Channel, \&quot;Is it Real: Ape-man\&quot;<br />
Orang Pendek is said to be an elf-size ape-creature that walks on<br />
two legs and has an eerily human face. But there's no real evidence<br />
it exists.  -- Will Dr. Peter Tse's jungle camera traps change history?<br />
-Monday March 6 and - and again on Thursday March 23, 2005<br />
-Friday March 24 and again on -Saturday March 25<br />
Check local listings on the NG website for times in your area...<br />
<a href="http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/ET/daily/daily.html">http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/ET/daily/daily.html</a><br />
and \&quot;The Other Orang.the Orang Pendek\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/otherorang.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/otherorang.htm</a><br />
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USA Television: The Travel Channel<br />
\&quot;On the Trail of Bigfoot\&quot; -Travel to the Cascade Mountains of the<br />
American PNW in search of Bigfoot...<br />
Airs March 6 @ 6pm and March 18 @ 9am<br />
Check local times: <a href="http://urlsnip.com/511239">http://urlsnip.com/511239</a> <br />
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USA Television The Travel Channel<br />
\&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; ...legends of hair apelike beasts have terrified remote<br />
regions around the globe and we're hot on the trail to uncover the<br />
truth... Airing March 26 @ 10:00pm and March 27 @ 1:00am<br />
Check local times.   <a href="http://urlsnip.com/511239">http://urlsnip.com/511239</a><br />
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Meetings: -In MARCH - Heads-up Indiana meeting: Larry Battson's<br />
presentation: -accumulative bigfoot sightings in Indiana and Ohio at<br />
the Danville Public Library in Danville, Indiana on March 23rd. Free.<br />
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In APRIL: Ohio Meeting:<br />
18th Annual Ohio Bigfoot Conference - April 29th<br />
<a href="http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiobigfoot/abc.html">http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiobigfoot/abc.html</a><br />
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In JUNE:<br />
Catch the Spirit of Pocatello, Idaho June 16 - 17<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootrendezvous.com">http://www.bigfootrendezvous.com</a><br />
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Still Searching. (Article re: Cherokee County, Oklahoma)<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/cherokee_county06.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/cherokee_county06.htm</a><br />
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Re: The Wallace Flap: -- John Green's \&quot;Bigfoot did NOT die.\&quot; <br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/wallace_flap.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/wallace_flap.htm</a><br />
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A 31-year-old Magazine article reminds me of what was.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/truefrontier.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/truefrontier.htm</a><br />
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The Legend of Central Ohio's Ol' Orange Eyes 1959<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/orange.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/orange.htm</a><br />
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Bigfoot Encounter's Videos, Images and Sound Page is updated...<br />
The links have been corrected, sorry for the inconvenience &amp; thanks<br />
for letting me know the links were broken....<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/images.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/images.htm</a><br />
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Latest: February 28 Malaysia - Johor bans foreign ape-man hunt.<br />
This BBC website has a video from the area.<br />
<a href="http://urlsnip.com/415060">http://urlsnip.com/415060</a><br />
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Malaysia: Not BF, A botched cast elephant track, nothing to do with<br />
hominoids.<br />
 - - The Malaysian photo Brouhaha was spawned by spilled casting<br />
material on an elephant track, which is what Dr. J. A. Watanabi wrote<br />
three months ago,only he suggested it was hoaxed &amp; glorified to<br />
generate tourism in Indonesia and mushroomed into such a frenzy that<br />
elephant tracks were thought by peasants and farmers to be<br />
bigfoot..(You would have to understand the culture to understand the<br />
commotion...)<br />
(Feb. 27) - Then, regarding these cast track photos on lower part of<br />
this page:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/malay_footprint06.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/malay_footprint06.htm</a><br />
Jan McGirk (who was on the expedition where the strange Malaysian<br />
track was cast) writes:<br />
Bobbie \&quot;Please note that Josh Gates is not a serious journalist,<br />
rather a \&quot;personality\&quot; who was the star of a sci-fi video<br />
commissioned for a Los Angeles-based cable channel and he had been<br />
tailing a joint expedition of volunteers from Singapore and Kuala<br />
Lumpur, Malaysia. -It sounds as if he is actively promoting his new<br />
show by claiming sole credit for the track find. Gates fails to<br />
mention that he was led to the large fresh footprint by a reporter<br />
for the British newspaper, the Independent. He was insisting that<br />
we inscribe the name of his pilot show \&quot;Destination Truth\&quot; onto the<br />
cast, but was dissuaded and agreed to christen it the \&quot;Gates-McGirk\&quot;<br />
footprint; he has minimized the input of Kong, the local informant<br />
who brought the investigators he was filming to the woods and also<br />
the translators.\&quot; \&quot;Gates did not personally make this cast, but on<br />
camera he did help mix a bag of material that was brought by the SPI<br />
team (and then spilled it.\&quot;)<br />
\&quot;He removed the cast from the earth in an amateurish way, clumsily<br />
destroying the original footprint, which would likely have been<br />
preserved had he allowed the experienced tracker with the SPI party<br />
do the honors. The other large prints he claims to have found were<br />
likely made by the elephant who had been wandering in these woods.<br />
This was what the academics on the expedition concluded. They bore<br />
little resemblance to the fresh print.\&quot; I refer you to a piece in<br />
the London Independent<br />
<a href="http://news.independent.co.uk/world/asia/article346940.ece">http://news.independent.co.uk/world/asia/article346940.ece</a><br />
Jan McGirk, UK<br />
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This BBC Malaysian article shows photo clearly of elephant tracks<br />
and they call that Mawa?<br />
<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4759018.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4759018.stm</a><br />
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Malaysian Bigfoot Frenzy creates a little humor..      <br />
\&quot;Malaysian Bigfoot escapes to Phuket, Thailand.\&quot;<br />
(I-Newswire) - Media shy Bigfoot has escaped from his home in Johor,<br />
southern Malaysia following a recent press expose on his \&quot;jungle<br />
activities\&quot;. Allegations about the creature's love life made Front<br />
Page news in Malaysia, which has been gripped in Bigfoot mania for<br />
over a year now although no clear photo of the beast has ever been<br />
shown. Bigfoot has now been sighted at several bars in Patong and one<br />
bargirl spoke to the Patong Times claiming that, \&quot;He is a big Chang<br />
drinker but he does not tip very well.\&quot; The Patong Times investigation<br />
also revealed the beast was a big fan of Tiger disco but did not rate<br />
the girls in Banana very highly. <br />
<a href="http://patongtimes.com/post.php/43">http://patongtimes.com/post.php/43</a><br />
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Do video enhancements reveal Bigfoot? Monday, February 27, 2006<br />
By Andy Kaiser, The Grand Rapids Press -- Some people believe in<br />
legends like Bigfoot. One of the more popular pieces of evidence for<br />
the existence of Bigfoot is the \&quot;Patterson Bigfoot video,\&quot; which shows<br />
a supposed Bigfoot striding away from an excited and shaky cameraman,<br />
the late Roger Patterson. Taken in 1967, no other video has been held<br />
in such high esteem and presented as proof of the monster's existence.<br />
Since the loss of the original film and equipment and the death of<br />
Patterson, evidence is hard to verify or disprove. Never mind<br />
Patterson was a known con artist and was arrested after the video<br />
shoot for stealing the movie camera. Furthermore, Bigfoot was shot<br />
from some distance away, and the fuzzy view leaves many of the film's<br />
details open to interpretation. But here comes technology to help.<br />
Bigfoot researcher M.K. Davis took the Patterson video and cleaned it<br />
up frame by frame. Distortion from Patterson's shaking was removed,<br />
and images were zoomed in. The final video is similar to the original,<br />
but is properly aimed and shake-free. The effort does prove something,<br />
but not the existence of Bigfoot. To me, the \&quot;authentic Bigfoot\&quot;<br />
looks like a guy walking in a padded gorilla suit. It's interesting<br />
how technology can bring clarity to certain things. Here, digital<br />
manipulation allows us to remove shaking from the video and zoom in<br />
on the star of the show. We must use the tools we have to get<br />
closer and closer to the truth. Here, technology gives us the<br />
ability to examine proof in highly detailed ways, from life-and-death<br />
forensic analysis to eyebrow-raising claims of a half-man-half-ape<br />
creatures. In a perfect world, fantastic claims are supported by<br />
independent, easily verifiable proof. But human nature is goofy. I'd<br />
bet even if we find super-detailed satellite photography and hair<br />
sample DNA tests matching something besides elk and bear, Bigfoot<br />
proponents won't rest. Me? I hear the giant creature sobbing as it<br />
moves from cult status, to legend and finally to myth &copy; Andy Kaiser<br />
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Remember!  ...these linked newspaper clippings do not stay hot for<br />
more than a few days if that long, so read early and furl/save if you<br />
want the article.<br />
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Hobbits made good use of tiny noggins<br />
<a href="http://www.lamonitor.com/articles/2006/02/23/headline_news/news02.txt">http://www.lamonitor.com/articles/2006/02/23/headline_news/news02.txt</a><br />
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Lessons on evolution: There are still lots of questions about \&quot;little\&quot;<br />
human ancestors...<br />
<a href="http://www.petoskeynews.com/articles/2006/02/23/news/local_regional/news04.txt">http://www.petoskeynews.com/articles/2006/02/23/news/local_regional/news04.txt</a><br />
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Articles.<br />
Neanderthals in Europe Killed Off Earlier...<br />
<a href="http://urlsnip.com/144810">http://urlsnip.com/144810</a><br />
and<br />
New Evidence Places Man in North America 50,000 years ago...<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/11/041118104010.htm">http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/11/041118104010.htm</a><br />
and<br />
There is something fishy about human brain evolution.<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/02/060221090456.htm">http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/02/060221090456.htm</a><br />
and<br />
The \&quot;Kelp Highway\&quot; may have helped the peopling of the Americas.<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/02/060221085837.htm">http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/02/060221085837.htm</a><br />
and<br />
Early Human Ancestors Walked On The Wild Side (February 20, 2006) -<br />
Arizona State University anthropologist studied fossil anklebones of<br />
some early ancestors of modern humans and discovered that they walked<br />
on the wild side...<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/02/060220102742.htm">http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/02/060220102742.htm</a><br />
and<br />
Article: \&quot;Backward evolution spawns ape-like people...\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.world-science.net/exclusives/060221_unertanfrm.htm">http://www.world-science.net/exclusives/060221_unertanfrm.htm</a><br />
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&copy; Bigfoot Encounters Online Newsletter # 164<br />
June 2001 - March 1, 2006</p>
 
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&quot;196&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/23/2006 4:33 pm <br />
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From: Bobbie Short<br />
Subject: [Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 166<br />
This is not Sp*m. March 20,2006 - Newsletter #166<br />
You are subscribed to Bobbie Short's Bigfoot Newsletter and to subscribe:<br />
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USA Television:<br />
Orang pendek documentary repeats again this Thursday night<br />
March 23 &iuml;&iquest;&frac12;chk times:<br />
<a href="http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/ET/daily/daily.html">http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/ET/daily/daily.html</a><br />
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Field Report&iuml;&iquest;&frac12;<br />
Ken Kristian at work again, this time with a possible sasquatch<br />
vocalization recorded last month, Harrison River-Chehalis Flats...<br />
Story uploaded here&iuml;&iquest;&frac12;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/chehalis_flats.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/chehalis_flats.htm</a><br />
...just the vocalization (no story)is uploaded here<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/images.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/images.htm</a><br />
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In my opinion, the Ely, northern Minnesota footage is a complete ruse!<br />
Another video hoax, played up by other websites as authentic, but it<br />
is not worth discussion and does nothing to further homin research.<br />
In fact, I see it as detrimental &amp; just more hype to generate website<br />
traffic. Nevertheless, since it has been referred to, here it is for<br />
your own assessment - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/profile?user==richardsade">http://www.youtube.com/profile?user==richardsade</a><br />
Video description:<br />
Information regarding the footage. I was on highway 169 in Ely,<br />
Northern Minnesota. The date was January 26th, 2006. The time that it<br />
happened was around 4:30 a.m. As I was driving down the road I heard<br />
screams coming from the woods. It can be compared to an owl type<br />
hooting/cry. This caused me to slow down &amp; to see what it was. I was<br />
driving about 5 miles an hour or less when in front of my headlights<br />
walked this creature, which was on 2 legs. When it moved across my<br />
headlights it was limping and also walked in a gyrating type manner.<br />
Its body was covered in brownish fur and around its face area was<br />
black. It looked at me through my windshield then made its way over<br />
to the left side of the road, where it stood watching me. I grabbed<br />
my camera &amp; turned on the 'night vision' setting &amp; started to film.<br />
As I filmed its back was turned to me &amp; it did something near the<br />
pine tree &amp; then limped up the hill into the woods. I am angry<br />
because I could only see what showed with my headlights, as it was<br />
hard to make out details. This thing was large in mass &amp; my guess it<br />
was probably stood around 6 feet high. It seemed to me that this<br />
creature was very weak or sickly based on its movement &amp; noises that<br />
it made. A lot of people agree that this Sasquatch is actually<br />
picking up a 'baby bigfoot' before trudging up the hill. Richard Sade<br />
My assessment:<br />
Costumed imposter who leaves left-right, left-right \&quot;human/people\&quot;<br />
type footprints in the snow. As far back as photographs have been<br />
recording these trails of lengthy rows of footprints, from Alaska to<br />
Bluff Creek California, the sasquatch appears to step in such a manner<br />
as to leaves behind a row of straight-line tracks, uniquely different<br />
from these left-right imprints in this footage. Moreover, the gait of<br />
the subject in the footage is leaving steps too close together to be<br />
a sasquatch and too, the lack of muscle definition in the baggy<br />
costume isn't even worth any discussion&iuml;&iquest;&frac12;that's my opinion, what's<br />
yours?  ...B.Short<br />
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20 March 2006 &iuml;&iquest;&frac12; Malaysia: New Strait Times Opinion column:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/opinion_malaysia.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/opinion_malaysia.htm</a><br />
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Cheryl and Larry Battson announce the completion<br />
of their 2006 Sasquatch - Bigfoot audio journal on CD.<br />
It contains material from volume 1,2,3, of the original<br />
audio journal recorded now in all new digital sound.<br />
The cost is $14.00 (US), which includes shipping and handling.<br />
Larry Battson 4140N 600 W Greencastle, Indiana 46135<br />
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Battson will be speaking on bigfoot in Indiana and Ohio in the<br />
Danville Public Library in Danville, Indiana Thursday March 23<br />
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Someone recently asked me for references to sasquatches with red eyes,<br />
I found this article; it comes courtesy Ron Schaffner's database:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/stclair.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/stclair.htm</a><br />
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Terminology: Orang Asli<br />
There is some confusion in homin research about the Orang Asli<br />
are the indigenous minority peoples of the Peninsular Malaysia (Short<br />
1999) The translation from Bahasa is \&quot;original people or first<br />
people.\&quot; Linguistically, these beautiful curly-haired, brown skinned<br />
people speak languages suggestive of their historical ink with the<br />
indigenous peoples of Burma, Thailand and Indo-China. They are<br />
classified into three distinct groups, - the Orang Malayu Asli of<br />
Malaysian jungles and the Senoi natives of the Malay Mountains and<br />
island Negrito people. They are largely a bare-flat-footed,<br />
curly-haired smooth-skinned people - not to be confused with the<br />
possibility of mystery primates of southern Asia or Indian Ocean<br />
islands&iuml;&iquest;&frac12;The short-stride offset footprints Harold Stephens wrote about<br />
in Argosy 1971 were those of the indigenous widely flat-footed Orang<br />
Asli, not an unclassified hirsute homin.  It is unfortunate that<br />
Napier and other eager, perhaps well-meaning crypto-authors picked up<br />
on that misinformation and published it. (Short, 1999)<br />
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Larry Wentz has a new cryptozoology forum up; you'll find it here:<br />
<a href="http://www.cryptozoology.org">http://www.cryptozoology.org</a><br />
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Author/tracker Tom Steenburg, the man and his books&iuml;&iquest;&frac12;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/steenburg.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/steenburg.htm</a><br />
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Just when I think I've seen it all...<br />
\&quot;Give Bigfoot his day\&quot; campaign package on eBay<br />
Closes Tuesday March 28 - <a href="http://tinyurl.com/of9zm">http://tinyurl.com/of9zm</a><br />
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Interesting  art-work by Lydia Bourtseva on the cover of<br />
Miracles &amp; Adventures, the February 2006 issue, demonstrating<br />
how Janice Carter-Coy obtained wrist hair from the Tennessee<br />
Carter Farm sasquatch named \&quot;Fox\&quot; in Tennessee. (Igor Bourtsev)<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/russian_magazine.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/reviews/russian_magazine.htm</a><br />
and<br />
Russian Hominologist Igor Bourtsev flew into the Tennessee<br />
Carter Farm all the way from Moscow, Russia -article in English<br />
<a href="http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Burtsev2.htm">http://alamas.ru/eng/publicat/Burtsev2.htm</a>  and<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootlady.net/igorsvisit.html">http://www.bigfootlady.net/igorsvisit.html</a>  <br />
And the Russian Alamas website is here: <a href="http://alamas.ru/index.htm">http://alamas.ru/index.htm</a><br />
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The Mary Green Video is uploaded on <a href="http://www.cryptozoology.com">http://www.cryptozoology.com</a> <br />
(Or)Direct broadband link: <a href="http://www.cryptozoology.com/marygreen_player.swf">http://www.cryptozoology.com/marygreen_player.swf</a><br />
and it's clarified a bit with still photos and discussion of the<br />
subject matter<br />
uploaded FYI here:<br />
<a href="http://www.cryptozoology.com/forum/topic_view_thread.php?pid=42995&amp;tid==2">http://www.cryptozoology.com/forum/topic_view_thread.php?pid=42995&amp;tid==2</a><br />
Links to purchasing Mary Green's books:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootlady.net/fiftyyears.html">http://www.bigfootlady.net/fiftyyears.html</a><br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootlady.net/nightshadows.html">http://www.bigfootlady.net/nightshadows.html</a><br />
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New book release with a paranormal bend...<br />
\&quot;Backyard Bigfoot: The True Story of Stick Signs, UFOs, &amp; the Sasquatch\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/3/prweb360597.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/3/prweb360597.htm</a><br />
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Hobbit news, part 1&iuml;&iquest;&frac12;human little people discovered (Homo Floresiensis)<br />
<a href="http://blog.sciam.com/index.php?title==hobbit_news_part_i&amp;more==1&amp;c==1&amp;tb==1&amp;pb==1">http://blog.sciam.com/index.php?title==hobbit_news_part_i&amp;more==1&amp;c==1&amp;tb==1&amp;pb==1</a><br />
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How do animals migrate without getting lost?<br />
<a href="http://news.independent.co.uk/world/science_technology/article351474.ece">http://news.independent.co.uk/world/science_technology/article351474.ece</a><br />
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Study hope to piece together Kennewick man's lifestyle...<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/oe8dl">http://tinyurl.com/oe8dl</a><br />
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Rare Chinese Frogs communicate by ultrasonic means&iuml;&iquest;&frac12;<br />
<a href="http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-03/uoia-rcf031306.php">http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-03/uoia-rcf031306.php</a><br />
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Bigfoot Encounters Online Newsletter # 166<br />
June 2001 - March  2006<br />
Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online celebrated a 4th year publishing<br />
BF newsletters delivered free online last June 2005, now<br />
serving approximately 1,857 readers. <br />
can be found uploaded at<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com</a></p>
 
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&quot;196&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/23/2006 4:37 pm <br />
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----- Original Message -----<br />
From: Bobbie Short<br />
Subject: [Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 165<br />
This is not Sp*m. March 2006 - Newsletter #165<br />
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Tuesday March 7th...Vance Orchard's passing.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bye_Vance.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/bye_Vance.htm</a><br />
Many of his BF articles are uploaded, if interested<br />
use search engine and keywords 'his name'on<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com</a> or Google...<br />
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This month....the Indiana Meeting:<br />
Larry Battson will be giving a free to the public presentation on<br />
cumulative bigfoot sightings in Indiana and Ohio at the Danville<br />
Public Library in Danville, Indiana on March 23rd.<br />
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While the link is hot.<br />
National Geographic website video on the Orang Pendek:<br />
.use search box &amp; keyword: orang pendek or apeman<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/gyo4r">http://tinyurl.com/gyo4r</a>  and on USA TV: National Geographic Channel,<br />
\&quot;Is it Real: Ape-man\&quot; Full Documentary will air on Thursday March 23,<br />
2005 and -Friday March 24 and again on -Saturday March 25... The Orang<br />
Pendek is said to be an elf-size ape-creature that walks on two legs<br />
and has an eerily human face. But there's no real evidence it exists.<br />
-- Will Dr. Peter Tse's jungle camera traps change history? Check<br />
local listings on the NG website for times in your area.<br />
<a href="http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/ET/daily/daily.html">http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/ET/daily/daily.html</a><br />
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In the Idaho State Journal.com online...<br />
\&quot;Bigfoot buffs plan to gather here in June,\&quot; scroll down for text...<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/ff46w">http://tinyurl.com/ff46w</a><br />
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Repeating once again for the many requests for `whereis&acute;<br />
M.K. Davis' enhancements of The Patterson Film subject<br />
we've come to know as \&quot;Patty,\&quot; .they are uploaded here:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/images.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/images.htm</a><br />
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Bigfoot goes Digital. this is a .pdf<br />
<a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/pdfs/MeeSasSC.pdf">http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/pdfs/MeeSasSC.pdf</a><br />
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There is an interesting visual comparison done some years<br />
back by John Green where he photographed Jim McClarin walking<br />
the same steps as the Patterson film subject. It's uploaded<br />
on Star Sam's website: <a href="http://www.sasquatchresearch.com/mcclarin.html">http://www.sasquatchresearch.com/mcclarin.html</a><br />
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&gt;From Dr. Ed Fusch's notebook, \&quot;The Skanicum\&quot;<br />
Describes the creature's cave in Washington Mountains...<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends/skanicum.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends/skanicum.htm</a><br />
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The Malay mayhem over odd elephant tracks and their confusion with<br />
primate tracks is dying a quiet death - reminds me of the \&quot;Whatever<br />
happened story\&quot;of the Japanese house-fitter Yoshiteru Takahashi's<br />
expeditionary trek to Nepal in search of the legendary yeti and that<br />
frenzied volley of Asian news releases??<br />
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MSNBC news article \&quot;What if Bigfoot threw a party and no one came.\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11729373">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11729373</a> <br />
and<br />
Malaysia fails to sell a single 'bigfoot' permit<br />
<a href="http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7002705524">http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7002705524</a><br />
and<br />
Malays do DNA test on Bigfoot's footprint...<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/palxg">http://tinyurl.com/palxg</a><br />
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Sociological Implications of a Sasquatch report in Ohio<br />
<a href="http://home.cinci.rr.com/kd8afh/preble2.html">http://home.cinci.rr.com/kd8afh/preble2.html</a><br />
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The Breeze: James Madison University Student Newspaper<br />
\&quot;Bigfoot hunt a step in the right direction...\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://urlsnip.com/900146">http://urlsnip.com/900146</a><br />
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Douglas Language<br />
The Douglas language is alleged to be the language of the sasquatch<br />
in British Columbia according to old writings put down by John W.<br />
Burns, a teacher on the Chehalis Reservation in the early 20th<br />
Century. It is a language his friends, the Chehalis did not speak, the<br />
Indians simple said it was the Douglas words.  \&quot;My guess is lower<br />
Lillooet River Indians. This is based on several things: (a) proximity<br />
to Skwah Reserve and Hatzie (should this be Hatzic?). Both are near<br />
Chilliwack. (b) I thought first of Douglas Lake, on the east side of<br />
the Nicola Valley. But that's too far east of Yale, if \&quot;five or six<br />
miles from the old town of Yale\&quot; is accurate. The residents of the<br />
Douglas Lake reserve(s) are Thompson and Okanagan speakers. (c) Port<br />
Douglas is at the north end of Harrison Lake, and the south end of the<br />
lake is near Chilliwack. Port Douglas is in Lillooet-speaking<br />
territory, at a Lillooet village where the Lillooet River<br />
flows into Harrison Lake. (d) In the Kennedy and Bouchard article on<br />
the Lillooet in the Plateau volume of the Handbook (HNAI 12),<br />
referring to the lower Lillooet River Indians; the following:  \&quot;the<br />
terms Samahquam, Skookumchuck, and Douglas continued to be used to<br />
refer to these people\&quot;<br />
(Kincade, Dale 1998:189, former Dean of Salishanists, now retired<br />
from the University of British Columbia, BC Canada.)<br />
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Georgia Primatologist Dr. Shelly Williams was accidentally gun down<br />
and left paralyzed last November, 2005. She is a star in the world of<br />
primatology, best know as the first scientist to videotape what may be<br />
an unknown group of large apes in the jungles of Central Africa. If<br />
the apes are confirmed by others to be a new species of primate, it<br />
could be one of the most important wildlife discoveries in decades<br />
according to New Scientist Magazine. The Smyrna Georgia Police issued<br />
warrants in the shooting on March 2, 2006 for Kendall Markell Bolden<br />
of Nashville and Terrance D. Reid of Charlotte. Reid is charged<br />
with theft and drug charges, Bolden is charged with firing the shot<br />
that struck Dr. Williams. Articles on Williams:<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/mysteryapedna.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/mysteryapedna.htm</a><br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/shelly.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/shelly.htm</a><br />
... and update on warrants for the arrest of the shooter...<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/shelly2.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/hominids/shelly2.htm</a><br />
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Kiowa Camp tracks found in January, Blackfeet Country, MT<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/kiowaMT06.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/stories/kiowaMT06.htm</a><br />
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Books: .Have you read..<br />
\&quot;The Best of Bigfoot-Sasquatch by John Green\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/bessas.htm">http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/bessas.htm</a><br />
and<br />
\&quot;In Search of Giants\&quot; by Thomas Steenburg<br />
<a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/seagia.htm">http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/seagia.htm</a><br />
and<br />
\&quot;In the Footsteps of the Russian Snowman\&quot; Dmitri Bayanov<br />
<a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/foorus-sd.htm">http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/foorus-sd.htm</a><br />
or<br />
.a whole list of sasquatch related books here:<br />
<a href="http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/CRY_index.htm">http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/CRY_index.htm</a><br />
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Whatever happened to the \&quot;hobbit\&quot; Homo Floresiensis..?<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/reo6y">http://tinyurl.com/reo6y</a>  Scientific American.com<br />
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\&quot;Transcription factors help distinguish humans...\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.the-scientist.com/news/display/23219">http://www.the-scientist.com/news/display/23219</a><br />
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Crypto<br />
Rat-Squirrel not Extinct after all...with photograph on<br />
this site:  <a href="http://tinyurl.com/n3wex">http://tinyurl.com/n3wex</a><br />
same story - no photo:<br />
Species not new -- just gone for 11 million years<br />
<a href="http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/262468_species10.html">http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/262468_species10.html</a><br />
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Other:<br />
Quadrupedal family in Turkey discovered<br />
<a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060307/sc_afp/turkeyhealthscience">http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060307/sc_afp/turkeyhealthscience</a><br />
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&copy; Bigfoot Encounters Online Newsletter # 165<br />
June 2001 - March  2006<br />
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&quot;196&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/19/2006 6:01 pm <br />
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<p>----- Original Message -----<br />
From: Bobbie Short<br />
Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 6:17 AM<br />
Subject: [Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 168<br />
This is not Sp*m. April 14, 2006 - Newsletter #168<br />
You are subscribed to Bobbie Short's Bigfoot Newsletter Online &copy;<br />
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Coming events... Happening TOMORROW...<br />
USA Television: Animal Planet - Saturday April 15 @ 8pm and 11pm \&quot;Jeff<br />
Corwin's Quest: Realm of the Yeti\&quot; Jeff Corwin joins an elite squad of<br />
scientists in the Himalayas, his mission was to search out new species<br />
and explore the powerful mystery and mythology of the Abominable<br />
Snowman - or Yeti. In Corwin's own words during the Ellen Degeneres<br />
program Thursday, he claims to have seen a 400-pound yeti.(Check local<br />
times)<br />
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USA Television: Travel Channel Saturday April 22 @ 9am \&quot;On the Trail<br />
of Bigfoot\&quot; - Travel to the Cascade Mountains of the American Pacific<br />
Northwest in search of Bigfoot... Check local times...<br />
and<br />
On the Travel Channel Friday &amp; Saturday April 21 &amp; 22 \&quot;Bigfootville\&quot;<br />
-In a small town in Oklahoma, sustained bigfoot activity includes over<br />
fifty sightings in a year, deafening screams, missing farm<br />
equipment....check your local times for three different showings...<br />
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Happening two weeks from now in Ohio:<br />
18th Annual Ohio Bigfoot Conference/Expo at Salt Fork State Park on<br />
April 29th <a href="http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiobigfoot/abc.html">http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiobigfoot/abc.html</a><br />
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\&quot;Information on Bigfoot comes at a price\&quot;<br />
11 Apr 2006 by Chuah Bee Kim, New Strait Times Reporter<br />
JOHOR BARU, Tues: You want to know about Bigfoot? No problem.<br />
How much are you willing to pay? Information about Bigfoot, according<br />
to biodiversity researcher and Bigfoot enthusiast Vincent Chow, is<br />
coming at a price as more people clamor to learn about the creature<br />
said to be lurking in the jungles of Johor. Chow claimed that<br />
villagers were not as forthcoming with information as before but the<br />
minute they were paid, they became very helpful and vocal.<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/h9jql">http://tinyurl.com/h9jql</a>   <br />
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Legends and Tales of the Bella Coola Boqs<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends/boqs.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/legends/boqs.htm</a><br />
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Bigfoot Tales from Kitimaat Village.<br />
<a href="http://www.ufobc.ca/Supernatural/Bigfoot/kittimatt.htm">http://www.ufobc.ca/Supernatural/Bigfoot/kittimatt.htm</a><br />
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Two News Clippings courtesy Scott McClean.<br />
The Fresno Bee, a newspaper in Central California used the term<br />
\&quot;sasquatch\&quot; in 1934 instead of \&quot;abominable snowman.\&quot; Interesting?<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencouunters.com/articles/1934fresno_bee.htm">http://www.bigfootencouunters.com/articles/1934fresno_bee.htm</a><br />
and<br />
\&quot;Hairy Tribe of Wild Men in Vancouver BC 1934\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/hairy_tribe1934.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/hairy_tribe1934.htm</a><br />
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January 3. 2000  - Six -Toed Sasquatch?<br />
<a href="http://www.ufobc.ca/Supernatural/Bigfoot/sixtoed.htm">http://www.ufobc.ca/Supernatural/Bigfoot/sixtoed.htm</a><br />
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Ron Schaffner has pre-1960 news articles uploaded<br />
well worth reading through...<br />
<a href="http://home.cinci.rr.com/kd8afh/Pre1960.html">http://home.cinci.rr.com/kd8afh/Pre1960.html</a><br />
also for those seeking previously published listings of sightings<br />
and encounters you can do this: click the 'edit' menu on your browser,<br />
then (ctrl+F) \&quot;Find in this page\&quot; for keywords you wish to search on<br />
in the Bord's Bigfoot Casebook, it is uploaded online on Roger Thomas<br />
\&quot;Fact or Fantasy\&quot; website: <a href="http://www.rfthomas.clara.net/cb">http://www.rfthomas.clara.net/cb</a><br />
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Abbotsford Mill worker/bear hunter talks to 1997 Symposium<br />
about his encounters with a Sasquatch near Spuzzum. also has<br />
link to videotape capture on the Fact or Fantasy website.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/mike.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/mike.htm</a><br />
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Analysis of feces and Hair Suspected to be of Sasquatch Origin...<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/analysis.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/analysis.htm</a><br />
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\&quot;Opinion Headlines Section from the Idaho State Journal<br />
scroll down to \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.journalnet.com/articles/2006/04/08/opinion/opinion01.txt">http://www.journalnet.com/articles/2006/04/08/opinion/opinion01.txt</a><br />
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The Manitoba Drum Interviews Mel Skahan.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/interviews/mel_skahan.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/interviews/mel_skahan.htm</a><br />
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Lonnie Somer, Dept of Anthropology, WA State 1987 report.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/somer87.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/somer87.htm</a><br />
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For fans of the `horror ####&acute; - \&quot;Clawed: The Legend of Sasquatch\&quot;<br />
will be available on DVD May 16th  --<br />
<a href="http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_8205.html">http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_8205.html</a>  <br />
...\&quot;According to a tale told for generations in Pine Creek, many<br />
years ago a group of hunters were found slaughtered in the woods<br />
above the town in a gruesome tragedy that locals have come to call<br />
\&quot;the Echo Mountain Massacre.\&quot;  Legend has it that a giant grizzly<br />
mauled the men in the hunting party beyond recognition. Some in the<br />
town believe the legend, and some aren't quite sure that a grizzly,<br />
even a big one, could have done what the story says happened. But it<br />
happens again. A band of poachers are found brutally killed much<br />
like the old legend had reported. Was it another giant grizzly? Or<br />
could it be something more cunning and more powerful than even a<br />
great bear? Now, four high school seniors, a park ranger and a<br />
pack of revenge hungry gunmen are going to find out?\&quot;<br />
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Other:<br />
Animal Planet's LIVE panda cam:<br />
<a href="http://animal.discovery.com/cams/pandavidr.html">http://animal.discovery.com/cams/pandavidr.html</a><br />
and<br />
LIVE Eagle pair nesting eggs due to hatch April 26 &amp; 30th British Columbia<br />
<a href="http://www.infotecbusinesssystems.com/wildlife/default.asp">http://www.infotecbusinesssystems.com/wildlife/default.asp</a><br />
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New Species Found in Indonesia<br />
<a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/02/0207_020607_lost_world.html">http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/02/0207_020607_lost_world.html</a><br />
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Article: China Digs into Mystery of Missing Peking Man Fossils<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/z32sp">http://tinyurl.com/z32sp</a><br />
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Tennessee girl dies after bear attack.<br />
<a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060414/ap_on_re_us/bear_attack">http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060414/ap_on_re_us/bear_attack</a><br />
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&quot;196&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	5/19/2006 6:23 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (26 of 28) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message<br />
Subject: Fw: [Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 170</p>
 
<p>----- Original Message -----<br />
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2006 9:51 PM<br />
Subject: [Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online] # 170<br />
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This is not Sp*m. May - 2006 - Newsletter #170<br />
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Is there Bigfoot in Georgia (article)<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/coweta_county06.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/coweta_county06.htm</a><br />
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The First Perspective Nat'l Aboriginal News: \&quot;The Drum\&quot; Bigfoot Buzz<br />
<a href="http://www.firstperspective.ca/fp_combo_template.php?path=20060426bigfoot">http://www.firstperspective.ca/fp_combo_template.php?path=20060426bigfoot</a><br />
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Very old newspaper articles but note worthy.<br />
1956 - Tom Slick Hunts Yeti (snowman) with dogs...<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/tom_slick.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/tom_slick.htm</a> <br />
and<br />
Peter Byrne Exposes Ivan Marx 1971 Film<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/byrne_marx1971.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/byrne_marx1971.htm</a><br />
and<br />
The Wild men of California<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/wildmen.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/wildmen.htm</a><br />
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On the AIBR website: Article by Roger Knights, \&quot;Dem Bones\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://67.15.118.25/~skookum/index.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=157_">http://67.15.118.25/~skookum/index.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=157_</a><br />
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On the SRI website:<br />
David Osborne's \&quot;Twenty Questions with Rick Noll\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.sasquatchonline.com/content/view/19/32">http://www.sasquatchonline.com/content/view/19/32</a><br />
and \&quot;Twenty Questions with Ray Crowe\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.sasquatchonline.com/content/view/46">http://www.sasquatchonline.com/content/view/46</a><br />
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Chehalis Flats screams Identified.<br />
The unrecognized screaming recorded at Chehalis_Flats BC has been<br />
identified. You'll never guess what animals made the screams, Thomas<br />
Steenburg &amp; Gerry Matthews watched them vocalize...<br />
and I am of the opinion this makes all vocalizations a bit suspect.<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/chehalis_flats.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/chehalis_flats.htm</a><br />
or direct link: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/chehalis_identifed.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/chehalis_identifed.htm</a>  <br />
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Biology Meets Bigfoot - 2 May 2006<br />
Forensic Biology Professor Scott Moody, Ohio University<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/narxe">http://tinyurl.com/narxe</a><br />
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\&quot;Whose track mountaineers met in Mongolian Altay?\&quot; by<br />
Michael Trachtengerts, Moscow.<br />
<a href="http://alamas.ru/eng/discussion/Tawan_Bogd_e.htm">http://alamas.ru/eng/discussion/Tawan_Bogd_e.htm</a><br />
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Don Keating's Ohio Bigfoot Conference was a huge success,<br />
there was 375 in attendance..<br />
<a href="http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiobigfoot/2006_conf_review.html">http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ohiobigfoot/2006_conf_review.html</a><br />
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June Schedule for Indiana Bigfoot Meetings.FREE but requires<br />
 registration: email: Larry Battson <a href="mailto:lbattson@peoplepc.com">lbattson@peoplepc.com</a><br />
June 8th  -Kennedy Library, Muncie, Indiana 6:00pm Thursday<br />
June 15th -Madison Library, Madison, Indiana 6:00pm Thursday<br />
June 22nd -Henry County Library, New Castle, Indiana 6:30pm Thursday<br />
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The Longview Washington Daily News article...<br />
<a href="http://www.tdn.com/articles/2006/04/30/area_news/news05.txt">http://www.tdn.com/articles/2006/04/30/area_news/news05.txt</a><br />
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I don't subscribe to an association between UFO's and the sasquatch,<br />
but Brian Vikes has an interesting story uploaded w/photos on his<br />
website re: Three sasquatch on Chris Balatti's property in British<br />
Columbia<br />
<a href="http://www.hbccufo.org/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=1202">http://www.hbccufo.org/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=1202</a><br />
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Stephen Wagner's \&quot;Is Bigfoot Smarter than we are?\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://paranormal.about.com/od/bigfootsasquatch/a/aa050106.htm?nl=1">http://paranormal.about.com/od/bigfootsasquatch/a/aa050106.htm?nl=1</a><br />
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Scott Schubbe sent this article along from the Mena Star.<br />
<a href="http://67.15.118.25/~skookum/index.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=155">http://67.15.118.25/~skookum/index.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=155</a><br />
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Barely a month away..<br />
The Bigfoot Rendezvous in Pocatello, Idaho June 16-17-18<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootrendezvous.com">http://www.bigfootrendezvous.com</a><br />
and the speaker schedule is here:<br />
<a href="http://www.fallingrockproductions.com/rendezvous/dl/schedule.pdf">http://www.fallingrockproductions.com/rendezvous/dl/schedule.pdf</a><br />
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\&quot;The Troglodytidae and the Hominidae in the Taxonomy and<br />
Evolution of Higher Primates,\&quot; A paper by Boris F. Porshnev<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/porshnev.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/porshnev.htm</a><br />
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Two great articles for the new people to peruse:<br />
\&quot;Eye Shine, Why and How\&quot; by Craig Heinselman, Cryptozoologist<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/eyeshine.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/biology/eyeshine.htm</a><br />
and<br />
A 2000 news article titled \&quot;On the Sasquatch Trail.\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/trail.htm">http://www.bigfootencounters.com/articles/trail.htm</a><br />
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Malaysian Officials Deny Capturing \&quot;Baby Bigfoot\&quot;<br />
<a href="http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7003257439">http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7003257439</a><br />
Dmitri Bayanov of the International Centre of Hominology<br />
weighs in on the Malaysian discussion.  <a href="http://tinyurl.com/fydhc">http://tinyurl.com/fydhc</a><br />
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Drew Vics New Jersey website is up and running.<br />
<a href="http://strange.myeyez.net/bigfootnj/index.php">http://strange.myeyez.net/bigfootnj/index.php</a><br />
also<br />
Strange Encounters presents...<br />
The Railroad Factor: Findings of a Bigfoot Researcher<br />
by Drew Vics  <a href="http://strange.myeyez.net/railroad_factor.shtml?1">http://strange.myeyez.net/railroad_factor.shtml?1</a><br />
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The Sunday Times Magazine - April 30, 2006<br />
Bigfoot's 20,000-year-old walkabout<br />
We had only bones and simple tools to show that man<br />
lived in the Ice Age - until the discovery of a remarkable<br />
set of fossilized footprints. Report by Katharine Hibbert<br />
<a href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2099-2143536,00.html">http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2099-2143536,00.html</a><br />
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Quote:<br />
\&quot;Chehalis Indian legends tell of two tribes of sasquatches who dwelt<br />
in this section of the country (B.C.) They were deadly enemies and<br />
practically exterminated one another, fighting hand to hand with war<br />
clubs on the mountainsides.  Skeptics may laugh at the idea of<br />
primitive man in the shape of eight-foot giants, still living in<br />
British Dominion, but nevertheless I have collected a good deal of<br />
evidence tending to prove that the sasquatch may not be extinct.\&quot;<br />
(J.W. Burns, 1940)<br />
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Terminology:<br />
Souie-appo<br />
British Columbia - An also ran label for sasquatch or boq<br />
Anecdote: \&quot;While traveling to Westbank via Skaha (Dog) Lake,<br />
Mrs. John Fall Allison was told about \&quot;the big men who live in these<br />
mountains\&quot; by her Indian guides. Her granddaughter, Mrs. Jim<br />
Sisson of North Vancouver, told me that when Mrs. Allison<br />
wrote about the \&quot; souie-appo\&quot; she really meant the sasquatch.<br />
Mrs. Allison said the creature was a species sometimes malevolent<br />
and sometimes benevolent and a monster said to live both<br />
on Chippaco and Mount Baker.\&quot;<br />
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&copy; Bigfoot Encounters Online Newsletter # 170<br />
June 2001 - May 2006<br />
Bigfoot_Newsletter_Online celebrated a 4th year publishing<br />
BF newsletters delivered free online last June 2005, now<br />
serving approximately 1,866 readers. <br />
I appreciate the continued contributions from our readers;<br />
YOU are the people that make this newsletter work.<br />
I am not responsible for opinions of journalists, authors,<br />
other websites or the content otherwise distributed in this<br />
or previous newsletters, much of which can be found uploaded at<br />
<a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com</a><br />
&copy; Bobbie Short, All Rights Reserved<br />
Reprints are under the Fair Use Doctrine of International Copyright</p>

<p>[I'm due to go to another bigfoot symposium sometime this year, and this time around I'll know who to attend to hear and who to brush off as quack bozoes. My story itself has yet to be fully told, but just you wait.]</p>&quot;
&quot;196&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	6/28/2006 5:06 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (27 of 28) </p>
 	
<p>[ReeseElla, although she's been a huge help getting the newsletters over to me, and by entension from me to here, is on an indefinite vacation from almost everything online, burnt out on forums she actually has been reducing her interactions on them for the past two years now. Her passion and enthusiasm for the research hasn't dimmed any, but her tolerance of people seems to have hit a wall. Longtime forum / message board users can probably identify with this one. The drama, the flame wars, and in cryptozoology, the killhappy kill for evidence shoot it for proof cryptid hunters. This does mean the newsletter is on hold til I try for a renewed subscription, which leaves us with a decision. Do we continue it here, or subscribe individually, or me subscribe and take what I think is interesting to the board, filleted, handpicked bigfoot goodness, lol. ]</p>&quot;
&quot;196&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	10/6/2006 7:34 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (28 of 28) </p>
 	
<p>[I'm not sure Bobbie Short still Does the bigfoot newsletter online, the subscribe link seems to be out, and I haven't seen a new submission in months, so to wrap this one up I'll cap it off with the one best link in all her bigfoot news reportings ever and it is: Bigfoot Encounters Address: <a href="http://www.bigfootencounters.com">http://www.bigfootencounters.com</a>/ Now if you excuse me, you probably won't believe this, but I really haven't even Read all of the old BF bs I posted previously, lol. I've got some major catching up to do! Haven't had time t do much more than post this stuff, lol, now to see what the hilly trees I submitted to you guys.]</p>&quot;
&quot;197&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	11/17/2004 11:23 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>----- Original Message ----- Subject: [BFNA] Homo floresiensis (ebu gogo) Jeff Meldrum wrote: The association of fire and tool use with Homo floresiensis is tenuous at best.  There has been press quoting other experts claiming the tools are too large to have been efficiently wielded by Flo and her kin (if she is even a she, since the pelvic character cited to dub her a female are marginally applicable to a small- brained hominid). The Nature paper is rife with assumptions and selective interpretation skewing the conclusion that H. Floresiensis is Homo at all. Why weren't the hand and foot elements described.  These could have bolstered the claim that Flo was a toolmaker. Was there something in the big toe that might be seen as less than human? The plot is bound to thicken before the final analysis is in. Don't tune this out just yet. Jeff Meldrum --------- It's my understanding seven skeletal remains were found and removed not all of them female....here is a snipped out-take from the article whereby Carol references tools: Dr Carol Lentfer, an environmental archaeologist, was part of the international team of archaeologists, led by Associate Professor Mike Morwood of the University of New England discovered the remains of the previously unknown species in Liang Bua, a limestone cave on Flores. Dr Lentfer has brought back hundreds of stone tool and sediment samples taken from sites inside and outside the cave. She now has the job of determining what sort of environment the Homo floresiensis lived in, whether they made the tools and what they used them for. \&quot;We have the tools that were directly associated with the bones. That includes choppers, grinders, blades and a series of stone flakes and points,\&quot; Dr Lentfer said. Source: Southern Cross University... Complete article:http://www.news-medical.net/?id=6164Bobbie Short ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups ---------------------------------------------- Yahoo! Groups Links &lt;*&gt; To visit your group on the web, go to:     <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BFNA/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BFNA/</a></p>&quot;
&quot;197&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	11/19/2004 10:18 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (2 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>Homo floresiensis (\&quot;Man of Flores\&quot;) is a newly described species in the genus Homo, remarkable for its small body, small brain, and recent survival, thought to have been contemporaneous with modern humans (Homo sapiens) on the remote Indonesian island of Flores. Seven skeletons and associated stone tools were discovered on Flores in 2003.</p>

<p>Flores has been described (in the journal Nature) as \&quot;a kind of Lost World\&quot;, where archaic animals, elsewhere long extinct, had evolved into giant and dwarf forms through allopatric speciation. The island had dwarf elephants (a species of Stegodon, the recent ancestor of the Indian Elephant) and giant lizards akin to the Komodo dragon, as well as H. floresiensis, which can be considered a species of dwarf human. The discoverers have nicknamed the diminutive species hobbits, after J.R.R. Tolkien's fictional race of roughly the same height.</p>&quot;
&quot;197&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	11/24/2004 9:18 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (3 of 3) </p>
 	
<p>DWARVES? GNOMES???</p>

<p>OMG!</p>

<p>ARE THEY GETTING INTO THE METAPHORUM?????</p>

<p>COOL!</p>&quot;
&quot;198&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/4/2003 10:02 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 2) </p>
 	
<p>The Metaverse!</p>

<p>Cryptozoology!</p>

<p>Strange Creatures in the Sky!</p>

<p>(Moderator: Metaphorm)</p>

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<p>Pteradons and dactyls!Metaphorm02Jul 30th, 2003, 8:21pm<br />
by Metaphorm</p>

<p>Thunderbirds!Metaphorm01Jul 30th, 2003, 8:19pm<br />
by Metaphorm</p>

<p>Mothman(men?)Metaphorm03Jul 30th, 2003, 8:18pm<br />
by Metaphorm</p>

<p>Owlmen of England!Metaphorm02Jul 30th, 2003, 8:17pm<br />
by Metaphorm</p>

<p>[Just some ideas I got cooking, take anyone of these that appeal to ya and fly with it. More on the way..,]</p>&quot;
&quot;198&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	Sep-10 8:17 am <br />
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<p>[Mothman, a recent sighting as late as this year, and a corroborated pair of reports involving a mutilated deer carcass. The deer's rear legs and lower back were ripped right off as if with a large sharp something. The site was at an old TnT plant on the east coast, possibly where Mothman's been seen standing in or near trees shortly before leaping to the top of a very tall tower structure of some sort, and sometimes later pursuing fleeing drivers as fast as up to 100mph over their cars scrabbling and scratching at the roof giving the occupans a real scare before breaking off it's chase.]</p>&quot;
&quot;199&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	11/19/2003 7:44 am <br />
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<p>{I was flipping thru my Spanish-English dictionary and found Cabra, the -cabra part to Chupacabra.}</p>

<p>Cabra: Goat, but in Colombia it means fraud, trick. In Venezuela it means Loaded Dice. and in America? Light two wheeled carriage? lol. Also an associated word Cabrillas that makes mention of the Pleiades and people have said that Chupas are'nt cryptids, they're from space. Nanu nanu.</p>

<p>{Chupacabra itself means \&quot;GoatSucker\&quot;. And indeed Suck is Chupa (or Chupador?)so it's covered in basic meanings, but combined make a fearsome creature, a vampiric? gastrovoric? hominid? with claws? glowing red eyes? or a helluva tourist moneypot?}</p>

<p>{I really gotta get some books on the topicor reference a link, but either way I'm glad they're down south.}</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;199&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/7/2004 8:25 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (2 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>[A new dance, HEY CHUPACBRA!! Actually I might prefer them to sendings from down south, like Ricki Martin, ugh. where's the sledgehammer?]</p>&quot;
&quot;199&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/11/2004 8:42 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (3 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>If there really is such a thing as a Chupa, they are so elusive they make Bigfoots look conspicuous.</p>

<p>Mant, I'm fixing to mail you a Chupa.</p>&quot;
&quot;199&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/11/2004 10:54 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (4 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>[Wow, I saw it! lol, not too bad. Gives it a cuter image than what I've read on it. Anyone want a forward of this little guy? This pic's a hoot and a half. Just email my profile for your own \&quot;worldwide Chupa\&quot;!]</p>&quot;
&quot;199&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/12/2004 8:17 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (5 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>Yeah, I love it too!   So glad you liked the little Chupa.   I also have a much larger version, but it crams some people's mail boxes so I sent you the smaller one.   Same Chupa, but bigger, same music plus Spanish lyrics.   Hey, I'll send it to ya anyhow, and if it won't fit your box, you still have the little one.</p>&quot;
&quot;199&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/12/2004 8:55 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (6 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>[Heh yep got em all, Yo soy muy rapidimente con dos manos y los Chupacabra de Seattle es peligroso. Cuidado, lol]</p>&quot;
&quot;199&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/13/2004 10:13 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (7 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>Pues, yo no sabia que tu hablaras el idioma.   !Tanto me complace!</p>&quot;
&quot;199&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/13/2004 11:07 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (8 of 23) <br />
 	<br />
[Si! Yo estoy no es una fuente importante de vitamina A, calcio ni hierro. Jajajajaja (Hispanic laughter) Habla te un papitas crujientes por mi? Muchos gracias y buenos noches. De nada! Hasta Minana. Auf Weidersehen, oops, damn. El Espanol De la Manticore contien uno o mas de los siguientes: B.S., good humor, errors in syntax y mas loco de la cabeza.]<div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;199&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/13/2004 5:51 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (9 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>Donde aprendias el idioma?  Sabes mucho mas que yo ahora, porque hace 30 anos que he tenido la ocasion de platicar.   Usarlo o perderlo.</p>&quot;
&quot;199&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/13/2004 11:07 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (10 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>[Would if I could.]</p>&quot;
&quot;199&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/29/2005 7:05 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (11 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>[Eeek, a Chupa, here: (Image no longer exists) Sighted in the Phorum! Heeeey Macarena Chupacabraaa!]</p>&quot;
&quot;199&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Derkein  	3/30/2005 9:16 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (12 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>OMG! A goat sucker here in the Pforum? That's not right man. Least not for all us Caps here.</p>&quot;
&quot;199&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	3/30/2005 1:57 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (13 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>AJAJAJJAAJAJAJAAJAJ<br />
THE ONLY CHUPACABRAS I KNOW IS CALLED<br />
ZAGREO<br />
LMAO</p>&quot;
&quot;199&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/31/2005 3:58 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (14 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>In English:<br />
From: CryptoKnight   12/02/2004 [ Heh yep got command post all, I am very rapidimente with two hands and the Chupacabra de Seattle is dangerous. Care, lol]   </p>

<p>From: ReeseElla   13/02/2004 Then, nonwise I that your you spoke idioma.  !Tanto me complace!   </p>

<p>From: CryptoKnight   13/02/2004 [ If! I am is not an important vitamin source To, calcium nor iron. Jajajajaja (Hispanic to laughter) Speech you crujientes papitas by my? Many thanks and good nights. You are welcome! Until Minana. Auf Weidersehen, oops, damn. The Espanol Of the Manticore contien one or but of the following ones: B.S., good humor, errors in syntax and but crazy of the head. ]  </p>

<p>From: ReeseElla   13/02/2004 Where aprendias idioma?  Sabes much but that I now, because hace 30 anuses que he had the occasion of platicar.   To use it or perderlo.    </p>

<p>From: CryptoKnight   13/02/2004 [ Would if I could.]   </p>

<p>From: CryptoKnight   29-Sea [ Eeek, to Absorbs, here: Sighted in the Phorum! Heeeey Macarena Chupacabraaa!]</p>

<p>[The translator's busted, lol, I just frughed it right outta commision. LoL, Fear The Capricabra! Actually, it might not be that bad. And Zagreo, who the heck is that guy? Anyone famous? Does he do autographs?]</p>&quot;
&quot;199&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	12/12/2006 4:45 pm <br />
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<p>[Chupacabra Sighting! In Shade!</p>

<p>The foul little beast had evidently consumed the leader of {COC} Clan and assumed his place and rank within their order. It's unclear what the vile little livestock stalker wants, now that the {COW} clan is gone, maybe failing eyesight led it to another CO- Clan. BarnCat got to interview it, it professed that it didn't believe in Bigfoot, and insisted it be called BLOOD SUCKING GOAT! 'Cat almost geeked out and dumped a brochure or two on the topic of Chupas and name dropped a tad. See I taught him everything I know, lol.</p>

<p>Checking back in on that scene, BarnCat reports that... the Chupa creature must have gotten busy in another Elder Dragon devouring session. Okay, keep in mind this is a fictional account, a hat tip to G_3{COC}, for what we think is an Excellent choice in nomenclature, lol! Might also note this seemed to be one of Yelo's favorite cryptids as well. So it just works the whole way round now don't it. But maaan, if they keep this up being chaotic animals, {CAT}Clan will have to draft them, lol. All your clan are belong to CAT, Happy Hannachupanukkabrah!]</p>&quot;
&quot;199&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	12/12/2006 5:09 pm <br />
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<p>[And heck why not Wiki this one up too?] Chupacabra (disambiguation)<br />
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>

<p>Chupacabra may refer to:</p>

<p>Chupacabra, a legendary blood-sucking cryptid</p>

<p>El Chupacabra (album), an album by heavy metal band SOiL</p>

<p>Chupacabras (race), an annual bicycle race in Ciudad Ju&Atilde;&iexcl;rez, Mexico</p>

<p>Retrieved from \&quot; <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chupacabra_%28disambiguation%29">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chupacabra_%28disambiguation%29</a></p>

<p>[So anyways, I was for awhile acquainted with a Chupa researcher down south named Kimberly, she and her husband? are frequent contributers? to Strange Frontiers? magazine, she was there during the big Chupa flap of 1963? All these? are because it's been a few years now and my memory's gotten shaggy. This and I admit I have been a bit squatchocentric. I was living in the midst of but one specialized brand of research for a time so all else was just frosting on the cake? Or something. But back on tracks, as you can see Chupas are so widely disputed as to appearance, source, behavior, that nobody can seem to agree on anything that they're about. I have it on good authority they're level 28, dress in Bal'Tor and Bal'Rak gear, fight monsters etc, BarnCat if you're wrong about this, I'm gonna find out how many ways there are to skin a cat, jk buddy.]</p>&quot;
&quot;199&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	Aug-7 8:46 pm <br />
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<p>[All this before coffee but I believe it can be done.</p>

<p>Well folks, we have got us a shot and frozen Chupacabra! Two were killed as ordinary roadkill but have been being seen in the area for some time before their deaths. One's body was disposed of, horribly shocking the other witness who's got her Chupa's body frozen and wrapped.</p>

<p>Her description is it tended to looks like a hairless coyote that hopped along like a kangaroo on longer back legs, but could run on four as well, weird ears, a bucktoothed type of overbite, tufts of fur behind the ears, and yes it does be seeming to drink blood from farm animals. Chickens with ripped and broken necks drained almost dry etc. The lady in charge of the one preserved body is going to give it over to a university or museum for further study.</p>

<p>This was good news for the Cryptozoological community who know anticipates discoveries of other already dead cryptids, thunderbirds, bigfoots, all that, but dreads a resurgent gun toting woods maniac looking for fame and a quick buck being a danger to themselves and others.]</p>&quot;
&quot;199&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Aug-10 2:23 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (18 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>I CANNOT STOP LAUGHING AND PUTTING MY \&quot;SEAN PENN'S IDIOT FACE\&quot; WHENEVER YOU MENTION THE CHUPACABRAS!!!! ajjaaj</p>

<p>THE UNIQUE CHUPACABRAS I KNOW IS MR. CH&Aacute;VEZ!!!</p>

<p>LET'S KILL HIM!</p>

<p>lol</p>&quot;
&quot;199&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	Aug-13 11:35 pm <br />
To: 	HenryDurga 	 (19 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>[Don't know that I'd deal much with researching Chavezcabras, humans no matter how unique tend to bore me lol. I mean compared with the discovery of new species of life of the non horn honking trash talking bad smelling human variety. There's been no new news on this Chupa find, likely it's a publicity hoax as with all the others I've heard of when someone claims to have a dead cryptid in their possession. I followed up on one who said he had a Sasquatch dead stored on ice in his toolshed, upon confrontation, as with all the others, they make up some crap excuse and vanish off the map. But we'll see, time will tell as it always does. I'm not wasting my time on dead cryptid goose chases, this time lol, this one's over to George Noory and Coast to coast to keep tabs on. But as he does so too shall I and then straight to you guys here.]</p>

<p>]LOL @ Sean Penn Idiotface btw.[<br />
,,,,<br />
/..\\<br />
\\&gt;/<br />
-~-<br />
\\v/</p>&quot;
&quot;199&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Aug-17 4:55 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (20 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>LMAO</p>&quot;
&quot;199&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	Aug-23 11:53 am <br />
To: 	HenryDurga 	 (21 of 23) <br />
 	<br />
[I nearly laughed my supper out formulating this reply but I have solved the mystery of the Chupacabra with photographic evidence and written testimony!]<br />
<br />
"Yes, damn it, la verdad está sí sí sí hacia fuera! ¡Soy Antonio Banderas y soy el Chupacabra! ¿Aspiro jajaja de las cabras tan qué usted desea hacer sobre ése? And my Spanglish is Horrible!<br />
<img alt="" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5d/Ab_vampire04.jpg" /><br />
¿Qué parte de la cabra I QUÉ? Eeewwwwh! Usted es repugnante, yo bebe su sangre, estúpida, duuuh. Tengo gusto de las mujeres que parecen cabras también, como Jessica Simpson y Lindsay Lohan y parroquia uh guao Paris Hilton Hell yeah! That's hot!<br />
<img alt="" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9b/Ab_vampire02.jpg" /><br />
Se asemejan a cabras en su aspecto y su inteligencia. ¡cAhora DESEO SU SANGRE! MALDICIÓN! Please? Thank you."<br />
 <br />
[Another ancient mystery solved, damn I'm good.]&quot;
&quot;199&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	HenryDurga  	Aug-24 9:21 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (22 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>OMG!!!!</p>

<p>ANTONIO BANDERAS ES EL CHUPACABRAS?????</p>

<p>O EL CHUPA-PENES???? ajajajajaajajjaajajaj</p>

<p>Your spanglish is perfect my Sasquatch Bro!</p>

<p>Im laughing like a damn ChupaCabras having sex with an ant!!!!!</p>

<p>lol</p>&quot;
&quot;199&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	Aug-30 11:26 am <br />
To: 	HenryDurga 	 (23 of 23) </p>
 	
<p>[I can imagine alot of things, but I cannot imagine that. Ant-onio Chupaderas. It fairly turns the stomach lol.]</p>&quot;
&quot;200&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	5/26/2005 11:32 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 8) </p>
 	
<p>5/26/05</p>

<p>Materials are gathered, recorder, tapes, batteries, videocamera, notebooks, backpack and possibly also another pack for extra paperwork.</p>

<p>Even got a semi-makeover, can't very well be seen there Looking the like topic of research. Hair cut, nails clean and trimmed, clothes selected.</p>

<p>105 out of the 250 available tickets are already sold, looks to be a small intense gathering. Suits me just fine.<br />
Still struggling with adjusting my sleep schedule out of the moonlight back into the daywalking. May need a little help with that from a strong red wine. Heading to the store to buy some decent Knockout Juice.</p>&quot;
&quot;200&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	5/28/2005 1:37 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (2 of 8) </p>
 	
<p>[Just got back from Bigfoot Symposium Day 1! It wasn't as uncomfortably packed as I was dreading. Paul proved an easy find as he was a vendor there. We bought a coupla shirts, and talked Art, he had some vwery handy tips fr improving my artstyle dramatically. He hda to leave early to pick up a fellow cryptopersonality from Seattle, but al in all it proved a very productive outing for establishing contacts in the field, even got a lead on a verrrry nearby \&quot;hearing\&quot; area that I'm heading too abotu as soon after I send this Email. Jason Valenti the facilitator for thhis event lives reeeal close, so local contacts etc etc. Hobnobbed with a few authors and discussed Bigfoot Cast evidence almost as if I was some kind of Sasqutch researcher, surprised the {expltive} outta myself there. Got asked if I was a \&quot;Speaker\&quot; there, lmao, imagien that, aherm, mabe someday who knows, but for now I'm content as a anonymous fellow student of the field. :) Speakign of the field, darkness has fallen and I must be off, I'd have to be, to be out at this time of night listening for those buggers, heh. All smiles here! Peace out and stay toond!]</p>&quot;
&quot;200&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	5/28/2005 8:22 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (3 of 8) </p>
 	
<p>[We're on our Dinner Break thingy s I figured 'd drop a quick line, Got my Steenburg book signed, and still hunting down Robert Alley for his autograph. Paul Smith's artwork's going up for the auction adn probably the raffle. Good piece of art showing a squatch peering thru the brush called \&quot;Who's Watching Who?\&quot; Autmn Williams and Loren Coleman for my opinionation, Stole the Show! I won't suggest \&quot;Keewauney\&quot;, If I got nothing nice to say..., lmoa well there ya have it. L-Moa? A very funny cyptid bird? lmAO anyways. Most people were bored of Robert Alley's Bent Branches evidence from Alaska, but nnnnot me. I was rivetted, got the boltmarks t prove it. I've been approached for multiple interviews and several \&quot;We'll Definitely have to talk more's\&quot;, getting established quickly I guess. :) As sson as suppr is eaten and our @$$#$ recover from those torture devices thay had for \&quot;chairs\&quot; we'll be back at it for a bit more, then the primo funfun happens with project Nightwatch!]</p>&quot;
&quot;200&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	5/29/2005 10:41 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (4 of 8) </p>
 	
<p>[The day itself was a roller coaster of quality, speakers. Got to be chilled to the gills by intergalactic theologically implicationings of Lloyd Pie and Kewauney. Sat patiently thru ssssseveral clips of the Branchbreak signs in Alaska. Was standing and talking distance to the Legendary Bob Gimlim of Gimlin/Patterson. who was there to receive an honor and of course was signing everything from books to backpacks. I didnt press for one, but I did hadda walk up and geek out on him, lol. (Man, I had no idea he was so short, lol)</p>

<p>Anyways, I told him, what he already knew, that he was an inspiration and to this day the vertebrate if not the backbone of sasquatch research to this day. He essentially agreed and said it was a pleasure passing on this knowledge and field to the new generation. With all that said I walked outside blushedly and avoided a few more interviews.</p>

<p>One-a-day is gonna hafta be my new policy, because maaaan!</p>

<p>Okay Project Nightwatch! Expected that we'd get minimal results. Kinda my fault actually. Me and the Missus got there waaay ahead of Jason and Paul (Paul's got a killer rig yall, we shoulda rode in with him) and so Me having scoutedout the territory ahead of time and eyes fully adjusted, seeing by starlight now, walked, tried t walk to the river, but the dry river kept going and going, we're having a bit of a draught attempt lately so that explains that kinda. Soon, found I had followers, 2 - 3 other people were shuffling along behind me. This was a bit much for the Noise and Numbers factors here, but I shoulda known better than to try to merge a solo expedition with the group one, many of these guys first times afield. So I set my example on back to rejoin the main body of the group. We heard basically a collection of reeeeal loooow grooooans, daytime bird noises at night time, and a chattering or barking, the usual soundspects. Couple guys said they saw a dark shadow copying me, sat down when I did, stood when I did, funny the stuff that flashlights can do to the mind, lol. I did sese something in that direction breifly, but it musta been gas.</p>

<p>Anyways, yes, today's the wrapping it up day. Among the speakers today, should be of more terrestrial mindset, and they are.<br />
Jeffrey Meldrum, and Tom Steenburg. It looks to be a nice finalizing sasquatch exclusive ending. loved the conference and all, but I am gonna be Soooo g-damn glad when I don't have to deal with 100+ people around me in a stuffy room sitting on evil tiny rockhard chairs and bearing with the constant soundsof my own inner b!+(#!\\ng and moaning. haaaa.]</p>

<p>\&quot;YUKON DUET! REAPIES FREAKING &trade;&aring;&not;&not;&szlig; OFF!\&quot; ~ Rob Schneider.</p>

<p>[Ah oh eeh eeh ooooh, I also forgot to mention that I forgot to say I talked a bit with Dr. John Binderbagle too. He liked my perspective on Rock usage. Clacking banging, communication, tool usage, and and all that. I'm hitting all the right chords with these authors and researchers I mmmight one day wind up becoming, but until then I'm satisfied if I don't scare the hell outta them by seeming too... vat iz vurd... vell... geeky? Anyways, I must get ready and take off, still much to sit thru and soak in, Hasta!]</p>&quot;
&quot;200&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	5/30/2005 7:23 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (5 of 8) </p>
 	
<p>[Okay after waking up at 3am, after going to bed a weary bipedal mammal at as early as 9pm, I'm re-awake!</p>

<p>Expect a pic of Me and \&quot;Patty\&quot; to arrive via Email Forward. One of the speakers there, Thom Powell volunteered to take a pic and have it sent to my E. Apologies to Paul Smith as my original plan was to get that pic of Me, Paul and the lifesized cardboard artwork on squatch with the reflective eyes. Thom seemed like a busy dude, and the Carboard Cutoufoot was already being hauled out the door in goofy surreal pieces, and If ya Don't keep Both eyes on Paul he'll vanish like a squatch into the treeline, lol.</p>

<p>Heard the name a few times the day before, but I think I have finally established contact with another familiar name in the field, Craig Woolheater. Wasn't too talkative at the moment so I wasnt pressing.</p>

<p>So the Symposium had it's good and it's bad and it's Just plain Out there stuff. I Will be publishing a report card of sorts as a weekend in revue type of thing, and I'm going to be positively candid and brutally honest. Not to be mistaking here, it was Totally worth the money, totally, but some things could have been quite a butt, er, bit, better. (them damn chairs!) for one]</p>&quot;
&quot;200&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	5/30/2005 8:29 am <br />
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<p>[Okay folks, keep in mind this is My Opinion, I'll try to sugarcoat and mince words as much as reasonably possible, but I'm going to still be honest.]</p>

<p>Friday May 27, 2005<br />
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm -- Press Conference (Closed to the public - Speakers &amp; Press only) [Gets an A+ for effort, lousy Press turnout though, with just a few documentary crews and class project types, but in a way that's a relief right? The press would rather be out convering Mundane topics like Bush's War on Terror, and memorial day yeehaws, The Press gets a F-.]</p>

<p>6:00 pm - 10:00 pm -- Reception in Fox Hall (Located on the Hotel Premises) [A A, of course A, why anything else but A? Heeeyyy it's an A! First Encounters of the Me kind for quite a few of the professionals and pals.]</p>

<p>Saturday May 28, 2005<br />
8:55 am - 9:00 am -- Tom Yamarone (Bigfoot Song) [This first tune Tom did, the \&quot;Creature called Sasquatch\&quot; was nice, but seemed hurriedly put together, it lacked a grace and balance, could have been nervousness, so it'll still get a B.]</p>

<p>9:00 am - 9:55 am -- Thom Powell (Current &amp; Future Directions in Bigfoot Research) [Yes, this one gets his A-. First speaker of the day and a nice acclimatisation to the weekend as a whole. I gotta say the Order of the talks/speakers was sheer brilliance, it read like a book, with Thom as a great forward.]</p>

<p>10:00 am - 10:55 am -- Autumn Williams - Women in Sasquatch research [Autumn gets an A on First impressions. Her humor, wit and overall character lend a different perspective to the field of this research. She's one gal who's not lettin Cryptozoology's gender bias slow her dwn in the slightest.]</p>

<p>11:00 am - 11:55 am -- Kewaunee (Breaking new footage) [Sorry Kew, you earned a, man do I dare say it? As nice as I can do it, a D. Your footage was obviously hoaxed. Your sasquatches were short, scrawny and one of them looked alot like Kurt Cobain. You hit on alot of great points, agreeing with alot of the psychic aspects. Next time, stick to what you know to be real, stick to sasquatch, and stop letting people send you mtv video clips and keystone kops-grade BF Hoax antics.]</p>

<p>12:00 pm - 1:00 pm -- Lunch Break [Well sheesh of course it's an A, it's Food after all, lol!]</p>

<p>1:05 pm - 1:10 pm -- Tom Yamarone (Bigfoot Song) [Can't remember now which songs he did when, drats, well let's say if he did the Albert O. ballad here, he deserves the A here.]</p>

<p>1:15 - 1:55 -- John Andrews (Vocalizations with Darrold Smith, Richard Grover, and Nancy Smith) [These four guys get a B despite that Nancy couldnt make it and was subbed by her son, their sounds rang true, and they as a group had a reality to them unembellished by strained professionalism and that veneer or facade the domain of exclusive knowledge tends to distort people with. The knew their stuff, they retained their character despite, and this stays a B.]</p>

<p>2:00 pm - 2:55 pm -- Al Berry &amp; Ron Morehead (Vocalizations from Sierra Sounds) [Saved me a PayPal hassle by coming To the town I was In, lol, big thanks guys! Well this would have gotten a B, but as Sounds experts, you'd think they would be knowing the using of the microphones. I Could heard Al just fine, as good as the remote mikes could be under those conditions, but Ron was just plain indecipherable. His calls ands vocalizations seemed muffled and far away and could have been hoaxed had we not seen his lips moving, lol. Would a C for the speakers, but 2 A's for the tape and CD we bought be too off the mark?]</p>

<p>3:00 pm - 3:55 pm --  Loren Coleman (Sex and the Single Sasquatch: Looking at the Biology of a Real Primate) [A++ and yes I've seen A++'s before. Guys like Loren get them, they deserve them. His presentation was hilarious controversial, (had a few people on the edge of their seats) and totally informative. This is a guy who's probably done so many talks of the normal kind he can Afford to branch out into the topics nobody Wants to broach, and he does this, and does it well.]</p>

<p>4:00 pm - 5:00 pm -- Rob Alley - Raincoast Sasquatch [Rob's a realistical B+, B-ing one of the authors on my shelf. His presentation WOULD have bored anyone Not commited to the Sasquatch evidencing aspect of the field, but my attention was undivertable. But for some people bent and twisted branches aren't as exciting.]</p>

<p>5:00 pm - 6:30 pm -- Dinner Break [Well, Yes, A+, because this time we have Pasta, at home, lol!]</p>

<p>6:30pm - 6:40pm -- Tom Yamarone (Bigfoot Songs) [Tom we'll allow a default B wherever whenever unless otherwise exceedingly good.]</p>

<p>6:45 pm - 8:45 pm -- Lloyd Pye - Hominoids: 20 Million Years of Suppressed History [Hmmm, heh, this one's not as easy to really let loose on. I hate to seem ungrateful to our hosts for this event and their mentor Lloyd, but I came to this symposium for Sasquatch and that's realy about it. Maybe some side cryptozoology but you get the point. Yes, sure, we Do have to get our heads together under one unified concensus of what we do and how we're gonna do it, but I can't follow your vision away from Sasquatch into genetic manipulations, stargods, and aliens controlling our destinies. You get a D, because others believed you and might try to come after me for an F. These types of people scare me. I'd rather face off against a full size F&amp;B Sasquatch than any number of folks like this. I'm walking away from This memory of the experience ready for the aliens to do a mindwipe catch and release on me, what was I just saying earlier? Oh well never mind.]</p>

<p>9:00 pm - 2:00 am -- Project Night Watch (Field Trip to Locations in Whatcom County where Vocalizations have been heard along with numerous sightings) [A++, despite it's ups and downs, we maybe werent expecting results anyways! The point was to get out there and get people familiarised with how we do this voodoo that we d so well. funfunfun. Only when it looked like the faint sounds we were getting were going away, did we too return to our dens for the night.]</p>

<p>Sunday May 29, 2005<br />
9:00 am - 9:55 -- Matt Crowley - New perspectives on casting material [Matt's an A, easily. A basic how to-ish look at Casting and somethings to watch out for when authenticating your evidence is a must see for anyone out there up in the hills getting plastered, lol, I mean getting plastered foot prints, well heck ya never know, they really Could be up there getting plaster on their boots and pants legs.]</p>

<p>10:00 am - 10:55 am -- Thomas Steenburg [Steenburg a total A. Eyewitness reports and a good look at the recent Manitoba footage, as good a look as we cuold get anyways. STeenburg gets equal parts A's for his character on and off the stage. He definitely stands out in outdoors gear, vest, colorings, and his trusty sidekicks the RangeRover and his tobacco pipe.]</p>

<p>11:00 am - 11:55 am -- John Kirk - Patterson Film Perspective [This one has my memory banks momentarily confused, we had a schedule re-arrangment so some people got shuffled around. Oh Yeah, he's a certain B grade.]</p>

<p>12:00pm - 1:30 pm -- Lunch Break [Ofcourse another A.]</p>

<p>1:30 pm - 1:40 pm -- Tom Yamarone - (Bigfoot Song) [Tom's tribute to Bob Gimlin was great, the song, more a rhymed narrative that repeats at some times was still a good listen and gets an A on the topic alone.]</p>

<p>1:40 pm -  3:00 pm -- Chris Murphy - Patterson Film material [Chris gets his A, and keeps it too. Never apologisefor having an opinion Mr. Murphy, leave that to wishywashies like me, lol. The presentation was very detailed, pictorial, and held the attention of the audience in a firm but gentle grasp that guided us further along in our educations without leading us astray.]</p>

<p>3:05 pm - 4:00 pm -- Owen Caddy - The Patterson/Gimlin Film Subject: The best look yet &ndash; New information [Owen's a B-, he kinda lost me in camera talk that everyday schmoes like me probably should know, but somehow don't, lol. As a Cryptozoologist myabe I should be more learned in the slang and jargon, so if it helps, I'm giving myself the B- too.]</p>

<p>4:05 pm - 5:00 pm -- Jeff Meldrum - Kinematics &amp; Ichnology. [Jeff Is a total A+, and anyone questioning this well, Dr. Pye has his people, Meldrum has his, and I'll side with Meldrum on this. Sorry to get Meldrumatic, lol, he's probably heard that before a few times. Jeff's good speaker in my book.]</p>

<p>5:00 pm - 6:00 pm -- Panel Discussion (Eyewitness Question/Answer) [This one got a B, almost B+, local eyewitness sightings intrigued me, as they do and will continue to do.]</p>

<p>6:05 pm - 7:00 pm -- Auction [It's an A here, F for me not having any auction money, but an A for the quality of items being sold.]</p>

<p>Extracorrectular Items, things that Should be graded as They were a part of the conference as well!:</p>

<p>[Chairs: F! Torture devices, especially during 2 hourers, I know these are conference grade chairs, but theyre getting the CryptoKnight grade rump, and it's sore about this enough to let you slip by with a plain old F.]</p>

<p>[Coffee/Refreshments: B &amp; B Bed and Breakfast, lol. JK! Coffee was good, excepting a hilarious mismatch of the Caf and Decaf that could have killed some of us, and sleepily deluded others, we survived it unaffected.]</p>

<p>[Location: Was A+! We could have Walked there, had we ignored things like roads, yards, private properties and civilization. Hope to see it hosted there again! ANd I'm bringing a seat cushion with me.]</p>

<p>[The Growls, Gripes, and Groans Dept.: Okay let's speed up the ... way ... some .... uh .... people ... were ... uh ... talking. Let's Kill the Filibustering. Let's Keep it to Sasquatch and Cryptozoology next time. Let's get the AC cranked up right as the sun arises in its solar wrath. and that is all, otherwise, fantastic job by Jason Valenti and Co. and I will be sighted next year, same season, and better prepared myself!]</p>

<p>[Special thanks to Paul Smith who made sure didnt leave emptyhanded. Steenburg, Alley and Murphy for taking a second out of their hectic daze for signatures/autographs and SATURN automobiles w/o whom we'd be big time footing it to and from there.]</p>&quot;
&quot;200&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	9/21/2006 6:20 am <br />
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<p>[Some sad way too belated news to report, but a local bigfoot enthusiast died in a wreck some time ago, and the complete dip&szlig;&ordf;&thorn; that I am forgot her full name! Star something, she was standing next to Jason Valenti while we talked local sasquatch population projections. The old 200 - 2000 estimate. I'm straining to remember the name, not outta disrespect or diregard, but becase I have very poor memory.]</p>&quot;
&quot;200&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	9/21/2006 6:48 am <br />
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<p>[Okayyy this is really bad, but I can't seem to find any mention of the subject of the above post online at all! Checked Lloyd Pye's blogsite and saw nothing. Maybe I'm confusing someone else for someone else, but CrystalGryphon insisted it was her. All I had to go on was that she was a local bellingham bigfoot enthusiast who'd helped facilitate conferences symposiums here etc. Hmmm, foggy head, time for bed. But heck just in case, our wellwishes and thoughts go out to the Valenti family and friends in these rough times and we still hope to one day hit the hills some night and do some soundings for some sightings. On a Lloyder note, Mr. Pye's comin up in the world, lol, when he gets lumped in with the likes of Zecharia Sitchin for National Geographic TV you can tell he's getting credibility. Another unfortunate passing though, to drop another name, Phillip Korso, whom Aluminus Kann would know to be among the greatest exterrestrial names currently known. Details on that might be found at coasttocoastam.com or coast2coastam.com, I forget the spelling. I forget alot of stuff, maybe I'm just tired! It was a real suddenlike announcement, I had to wonder wasn't he just on the show last week? These things happen damn fast. But at any rate, off back to the cave with my mangy forgetful self. Drink More Kokanee! ANd stop Messin With Sasquatch.]</p>&quot;
&quot;201&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/9/2006 4:43 pm <br />
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<p>[In Borneo a weasellike catdog, red furred long tailed and sharp snout, one of those earlier species that was before cats and dogs seperated and went their feuding ways?</p>

<p>More recently, a blond lobstercrab, really. This new species of crustacean is a king of crab or lobster covered in a blondish fur. Reminds me of that gag plaque you could get of a fur covered alaska salmon, lol.]</p>&quot;
&quot;201&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	manco963  	4/19/2006 11:17 pm <br />
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<p>That's a 2 for 1 discovery now Red Lobster has a new dish and the fashion world will have a field day with the new lobster hair clothing line.</p>

<p>Don't forget about the missing link fish: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/05/science/05cnd-fossil.html?ex=1145592000&amp;en=c72ec7c26cb84583&amp;ei=5070">http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/05/science/05cnd-fossil.html?ex=1145592000&amp;en=c72ec7c26cb84583&amp;ei=5070</a><br />
That's interesting too</p>&quot;
&quot;201&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/24/2006 4:56 am <br />
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<p>[Kinda redefines Put another Shrimp on the Barbie, lol, this critter must be their offspring. I vote we call it the \&quot;Barbster\&quot;.]</p>&quot;
&quot;201&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	manco963  	4/27/2006 10:59 pm <br />
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<p>Hahaha, yeah or the lobbarb</p>&quot;
&quot;201&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	5/1/2006 5:02 pm <br />
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<p>[Crabster! I gotta get a picture of this thing. I'm seeing a crustacean wearing a blonde Loni Anderson wig.] [Trying out a possible new sig.]</p>&quot;
&quot;201&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	9/21/2006 6:09 am <br />
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<p>[Good news good news, The Wooly Rhino Still Exists! Woolly bullyyy, wooly bully. They found a herd of them still living, ever herd of wooly rhino? Damn that was hilarious. But the point is, once again, hoorah for mother nature!]</p>&quot;
&quot;202&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	teritales  	6/30/2004 8:42 pm <br />
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<p>Bigfoot lives! Well, maybe...<br />
2004-06-21<br />
By Jim Phillips<br />
Athens NEWS Senior Writer</p>

<p><br />
No self-respecting reporter from a tabloid newspaper could possibly say no. So Moody, an associate professor of biology at Ohio University, pulls out an impressive, if rather dirty, legbone.</p>

<p>Judging by its size and shape, it could have come from an adult human -- except for the thick claws still protruding from two of its toes.</p>

<p>\&quot;This is one mammal that is frequently misidentified as the remains of a human,\&quot; Moody hints. After some head-scratching and chin-stroking, this reporter guesses correctly -- the leg came from a bear.</p>

<p>The ursine legbone is only one of the exhibits Moody employs in a Tier III biology class at OU, in which the mystery of the Bigfoot -- also known as yeti, sasquatch, and yeren -- is used to teach students the fine art of sifting evidence and thinking like scientists.</p>

<p>Sightings and other evidence of a large, upright ape-like creature come in regularly from all over -- including some from Ohio -- though the most credible reports seem to come from China and the American Northwest. Moody believes there may actually be such a creature out there, which branched from the same tree that produced humans, orangutans and other big anthropoids.</p>

<p>The most likely candidate, he said Thursday, is Gigantopithecus blackii, a large ape that lived between 500,000 and 5 million years ago, and is thought to be extinct. However, Moody pointed out, in numerous cases creatures known first from fossil remains later have been found to still be living.</p>

<p>If examples of Gigantopithecus, or descendents of that creature, are still ambling around in the wilds of China or Oregon, Moody said, they could account for the sightings and other evidence, such as body impressions left in the soil that are attributed to \&quot;Bigfoot.\&quot;</p>

<p>Moody is quick to stress, however, that he sees no credible evidence to support</p>

<p>reported sightings of Bigfoot in Ohio -- including a 2002 case from Haga Ridge in Athens County.</p>

<p>Some investigators claim to have identified a \&quot;Sasquatch Triangle\&quot; centered roughly around the place where Coschocton, Tuscarawas and Guernsey counties meet in east-central Ohio. Moody, however, said he's \&quot;absolutely convinced that all the Bigfoot sightings in Ohio fall into three categories\&quot; -- namely hoaxes, overactive imaginations, and black bears. He notes that the area where the sightings are concentrated is also home to many black bears coming in from West Virginia.</p>

<p>In his Tier III class, Moody uses a variety of evidence, including a Discovery Channel documentary, \&quot;Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science,\&quot; to teach students how to weigh evidence. The movie presents a range of clues for the existence of Bigfoot, including films of purported Bigfoot sightings, body casts, recordings of supposed Bigfoot howls, and more. Moody asks the students to look at all of it, decide how significant each clue is, and finally decide whether they believe Bigfoot exists.</p>

<p>Many students, he finds, are so put off by the idea of believing in Bigfoot -- associated in their mind with such tabloid fare as alien abductions and Elvis sightings -- that they're overly skeptical, and reject even fairly solid evidence. An exception are the students studying forensic analysis, who hope to work in crime labs when they graduate, he said.</p>

<p>\&quot;The forensics students tend to be more open-minded about looking at this evidence,\&quot; he said.</p>

<p>Moody railed at what he considers an irrational reluctance on the part of some scientists to look in an unbiased way at the evidence for the theory that Gigantopithecus may still be roaming around in the huge expanses of Asia and the Pacific Northwest. He argued that while scientists should never be too credulous, they can also make the opposite error of being too skeptical, and rejecting evidence out of hand for fear of being ridiculed.</p>

<p>\&quot;A lot of them don't even want to be associated with it, because their colleagues would view them with suspicion, and that's just not scientific,\&quot; he said. \&quot;That's where I am really critical of science.\&quot; He argued that too often these days, a scientific education doesn't teach critical thinking, but rather takes the approach of, \&quot;Here's the current dogma -- learn it and spit it out on the exam.\&quot;</p>

<p>This type of loyalty to orthodoxy in science is \&quot;prevalent, and it's disgusting,\&quot; he said. \&quot;Colleges are not teaching critical thinking skills. It's still like high school -- memorize, memorize, memorize. That is not education. That is not what professors were doing in the 14th century, the 15th century, the 16th century. People think I'm a fringe lunatic, but I'm a Socratic professor, and I'll keep doing it for the rest of my career.\&quot;</p>

<p>So if a Bigfoot ever gets captured, what would it be like? If the Gigantopithecus theory is solid, Moody said, it would probably be much like the great apes we already know, such as orangutans -- a gentle, intelligent creature, living mainly on vegetarian fare, and far more likely to flee from a human than confront or attack it.</p>

<p>What about its rights? Moody said he's no fan of \&quot;radical\&quot; animal rights groups such as PETA, but believes a Bigfoot would deserve to be treated as humanely as he thinks all big apes should be. He said he agrees \&quot;100 percent\&quot; with naturalist Jane Goodall, who argues that all the great apes should be afforded certain basic rights, such as freedom from slavery and use in experimentation. He noted that humans in many cases have intuitively recognized their close kinship with the big apes, as in Malaysia, where parents who have lost a child have been known to kidnap infant orangutans and raise them as their own.</p>

<p>\&quot;Genetically, we're virtually identical,\&quot; he noted.</p>

<p>And though he teaches a class featuring Bigfoot, Moody said, so far he's never gotten a call from the Weekly World News or National Enquirer about the topic, and he's glad.</p>

<p>\&quot;I would hang up on them,\&quot; he said.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.athensnews.com/issue/article.php3?story_id=17138">http://www.athensnews.com/issue/article.php3?story_id=17138</a></p>&quot;
&quot;202&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	8/19/2005 9:39 pm <br />
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<p>[Teriiii, sorry it took me forever to get around to finding and reading this. If I'm not on often enough at times, I'll miss a whole new interesting line of thought. Alot of this article is remedial for me, but I thought I'd give it a bump up for the starting out Bigfoot-curious folks. Looks good, but is that font aquamarine? LOL!]</p>&quot;
&quot;202&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Mulsknr1  	8/21/2005 2:44 pm <br />
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<p>I saw a Bigfoot with a Chinese menu in his hand<br />
Walking through the streets of Soho in the rain<br />
He was looking for a place called Lee Ho Fook's<br />
Going to get himself a big dish of beef chow mein</p>

<p>If you hear him howling around your kitchen door<br />
Better not let him in Bigfoots's of London- Warren Zevon</p>&quot;
&quot;202&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	8/23/2005 6:03 pm <br />
To: 	Mulsknr1 	 (4 of 12) <br />
 	<br />
[Ahhooooo bigfoots of london, ahooooo, ahoooo bigfoots of London, ahooooo. Damn, now that song's stuck in my head. A Possible bigfootlike creature in Europe, Grendel.]&quot;
&quot;202&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Mulsknr1  	8/24/2005 8:17 am <br />
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<p>Lmao Bigfoot's mother!</p>&quot;
&quot;202&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	8/26/2005 7:00 pm <br />
To: 	Mulsknr1 	 (6 of 12) </p>
 	
<p>[Now I just wish I could remember Grendel's mother's name...]</p>&quot;
&quot;202&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Mulsknr1  	8/27/2005 8:31 am <br />
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<p>I read beowulf in high school but I am not sure I ever really got it</p>

<p>wasn't it supposed to be the oldest poem in history or something like that?</p>&quot;
&quot;202&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	9/1/2005 7:05 pm <br />
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<p>[Beowulf was an early celtic tale about an early celtic hero who fights a huge hairy humanoid named Grendel, who is likened to early european reports of wildman sightings in some branches of cryptotheory.]</p>

<p>    The National Transportation Safety Board recently divulged they had covertly funded a project with the US auto makers for the past five years, whereby the auto makers were installing black boxes in four-wheeldrive pickup trucks in an effort to determine, in fatal accidents, the circumstances in the last 15 seconds before the crash..    They were surprised to find in 44 of the 50 states the last words of drivers in 61.2 percent of fatal crashes were, \&quot;OH SHIT!\&quot; Only the state of Texas was different, where 89.3 percent of the final words were:    \&quot;Hold my beer and watch this!\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;202&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Mulsknr1  	9/2/2005 8:15 am <br />
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<p>Lmao !</p>&quot;
&quot;202&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	9/2/2005 9:20 pm <br />
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<p>  BEOWULF</p>
 
<p>Beowulf , written in Old English sometime before the tenth century A.D., describes the adventures of a great Scandinavian warrior of the sixth century.</p>

<p>A rich fabric of fact and fancy, Beowulf is the oldest surviving epic in British literature.</p>

<p>Beowulf exists in only one manuscript. This copy survived both the wholesale destruction of religious artifacts during the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII and a disastrous fire which destroyed the library of Sir Robert Bruce Cotton (1571-1631).</p>

<p>The poem still bears the scars of the fire, visible at the upper left corner of the photograph. The Beowulf manuscript is now housed in the British Library, London.</p>

<p>The adventure begins here!<br />
- Grendel Attacks<br />
- Beowulf Comes to Herot<br />
- Grendel Meets Beowulf            <br />
- The Speeches<br />
- The Queen Speaks<br />
- The Expedition to Grendel's Mere<br />
- Meanwhile, Up Above            <br />
- Beowulf Becomes King<br />
- Beowulf's reign<br />
- Beowulf Fights the Dragon<br />
- The Death of Beowulf</p>&quot;
&quot;202&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/9/2006 3:44 pm <br />
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<p>[Something belated from a local news outlet.] The Bellingham Herald<br />
Address: <a href="http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/MALAYSIA_BIGFOOT?SITE=WABEL&amp;SECTION=HOME&amp;TEMPLATE=DEFAULT">http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/MALAYSIA_BIGFOOT?SITE=WABEL&amp;SECTION=HOME&amp;TEMPLATE=DEFAULT</a> [Bellingham's nice, in that most of the people here when asked, do believe in Bigfoot, or that there is Something out there in those woods and it's nothing like anything we've seen before, but the majority won't agree to thinking that it might realy exist, if ya know what I mean?]</p>&quot;
&quot;202&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	5/19/2006 6:15 am <br />
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<p>Bigfoot<br />
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia<br />
(Redirected from Sasquatch)</p>

<p>Bigfoot, (also known as Big Foot and Sasquatch), is the name of a phenomenon which has polarised people around the world, being either the product of vivid imagination or a creature that has somehow avoided close observation or capture by man.</p>

<p>Bigfoot is described as a large, bipedal hairy humanoid creature living in remote wilderness areas of the United States and Canada, specifically those in southwestern Canada, the Great Lakes, the Pacific Northwest, the Rocky Mountains, the forests of the U.S. Northeast, and the U.S. Southern states. Some claim it is a creature which may be found around the world under different regional names, such as the Yeti, or is at least a closely related species.</p>

<p>Sightings have allegedly occurred in Malaysia, China, Russia, Australia, South America and Hawaii. [1] [2] [3]</p>

<p>The majority of scientists reject the possibility of the creature's existence, and consider the stories of Bigfoot to be a combination of unsubstantiated folklore and hoax. This is due to current scientific knowledge plus the lack of bones or a body.</p>

<p>Descriptions are widely divergent<br />
Individuals claiming to have seen Bigfoot give widely divergent descriptions. They generally describe a 7 to 10 feet (2 to 3 meter) tall, ape- or human-like bipedal creature, broad-shouldered and of a strong build. Aside from the face, the palms of the hands, and the soles of the feet, the creature's body is said to be covered with short shaggy fur that is usually black or dark brown in color, though rust, reddish, sandy or silver fur are occasionally reported.</p>

<p>Reports sometimes describe large eyes (Green 1978:16), a pronounced brow [4], and a large, pointed, low-set forehead [5] that is alternately reported as crested and rounded.</p>

<p>Enormous human-like footprints attributed to this creature gave rise to the name \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot;.</p>

<p>Ecologist Robert Michael Pyle describes them as follows: \&quot;Tracks commonly measure fifteen to twenty inches or more in length. They have five toes, a double-muscle ball, and a wide arch\&quot; (Pyle, 3).</p>

<p>Foul odors, reminiscent of feces, sewage, carrion (rotten meat/ dead animals) or strong body odor are believed by some to likely be associated with Bigfoot. [6]</p>

<p>What some people believe to be Sasquatch vocalizations have been described as high-pitched shrieks or whistles, and in others as low-pitched, guttural grunting or squealing. [7] However, there is no widely accepted evidence demonstrating a link between such sounds and the alleged creature.</p>

<p>Most alleged sightings have been at night, leading to speculation among proponents that the creatures, if they exist, could be nocturnal.</p>

<p>Opinions even exist about this theoretical creature's diet.</p>

<p>According to Bigfoot researcher and anthropologist Grover Krantz, \&quot;[t]he kinds of food that are consumed by sasquatches are reported by many observers; how many of these reports are accurate is a matter of diverse opinion.\&quot; (Krantz, 159) He also adds, \&quot;In general I would describe the sasquatch as omnivorous. It is probably mainly a vegetarian and what might be described as an 'opportunistic carnivore'\&quot; (ibid, 160-161).</p>

<p>The alleged disposition of the individual creatures vary.</p>

<p>Bigfoot phenomenon</p>

<p>Bigfoot is one of the more famous creatures in cryptozoology.</p>

<p>Cryptozoologist John Green has postulated that Bigfoot is a worldwide phenomenon (Green 1978:16).</p>

<p>Many who consider the creature's existence a possibility claim that accounts of large, hairy, ape-like or \&quot;wild man\&quot; creatures (or reports of inexplicably large, human-like footprints) from the Pacific Northwest date as far back as the late 18th century. Some researchers have argued that these earlier accounts are consistent with more contemporary Bigfoot reports, while critics doubt their authenticity and question the accuracy of interpreting older reports through modern preconceptions. Skeptics also question the authenticity of these earlier reports in general, as many of them were not documented before the 1950s.</p>

<p>The earliest unambiguous reports of gigantic ape-like creatures in the Pacific northwest date from 1924, after a series of alleged encounters at a location in Washington later dubbed Ape Canyon, as related in The Oregonian [8] As noted in \&quot;Etymology\&quot; below, similar reports appear in the mainstream press dating back at least to the 1920s.</p>

<p>The phenomenon reached widespread recognition in 1958 when enormous footprints were reported in Humboldt County, California.</p>

<p>Mainstream scientists have found existing physical Bigfoot evidence and sightings unpersuasive; generally, science dismisses the phenomenon as the product of the misidentification of common animals, mythology or folklore.</p>

<p>For instance, northern Europe's former belief in trolls has been suggested to be similar to Bigfoot legends. The Swedish author, naturalist and debunker of cryptozoological claims, Bengt Sj&Atilde;&para;gren, suggested this humorous explanation (1962) to the reported hominid cryptids:</p>

<p>\&quot;Since we stopped worrying that the trolls would come and get us, their existence have become so pointless that they have all emigrated. Some of them got lost and ended up in the Rocky Mountains, and one of them was temporarily seen by professor Pronin in Soviet Pamir. But the mayority of these poor trolls into exile have established themselves in Himalaya, where they only risk being seen by people with a desire to have something to tell.\&quot;</p>

<p>Less charitable scientists have argued that many (or most) sightings are simply hoaxes.</p>

<p>Many academics and professionals contend that further study is a waste of time, but others argue that though current evidence may be lacking, new data should be evaluated objectively as it arises. Others (including an active subculture composed primarily of amateurs) continue research and consider the existence of Bigfoot a possibility.</p>

<p>Etymology</p>

<p>The words \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; and \&quot;Sasquatch\&quot; are often used interchangeably, though they have different origins worth noting.</p>

<p>The term \&quot;Sasquatches\&quot; sometimes refers to the unknown beings collectively, whereas \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; is often used to refer to an individual creature. Usually, in the plural, \&quot;Bigfoot creatures\&quot; is more acceptable, and this terminology is generally accepted by researchers.</p>

<p>Bigfoot<br />
The late Smithsonian primatologist John Napier noted that \&quot;the term Bigfoot has been in colloquial use since the early 1920's [sic] to describe large, unaccountable human-like footprints in the Pacific northwest\&quot; (Napier, 74).</p>

<p>However, according to Loren Coleman and Jerome Clark, Andrew Genzoli deserves credit for the first formal use of the word on October 5, 1958 (Coleman and Clark, 39-40). Genzoli was a columnist and editor at the Humbolt Times, and that day's front page story showed Jerry Crew, a bulldozer operator on a road-building crew, holding an enormous plaster cast of a footprint. The text began, \&quot;While the tracks of old Big Foot [sic] have been in evidence for some time...,\&quot; before detailing the worker's claims to have discovered an enormous footprint at an isolated work site [9]. Genzoli's story was picked up by the Associated Press and garnered international attention, culminating several years later into what anthropologist Grover Krantz characterized as \&quot;sasquatch mania\&quot; (Krantz, 5).</p>

<p>It is worth noting that Crew was overseen by Wilbur L. Wallace, brother of Raymond L. Wallace, who both later claimed to have collected conclusive evidence of Bigfoot's existence and to have hoaxed substantial amounts of it.</p>

<p>Wallace was poorly regarded by many who took the subject seriously. Napier wrote, \&quot;I do not feel impressed with Mr. Wallace's story\&quot; regarding having over 15,000 feet of film showing Bigfoot (Napier, 89).</p>

<p>Sasquatch<br />
The term \&quot;Sasquatch\&quot; was coined in the 1920s by J.W. Burns, a school teacher at a British Columbian Chehalis reservation. Burns collected Native American accounts regarding large, hairy creatures said to live in the wild. Loren Coleman and Jerome Clark wrote that Burns's \&quot;Native American informants called these beasts by various names, including 'sokqueatl' and 'soss-q'tal'\&quot; (Coleman and Clark, p. 215). Burns noted the phonetically similar names for the creatures and decided to invent one term for them all. That name, Sasquatch, happens to be similar to the word for the beast in the Chehalis dialect of Halkemeylem, sesqac (c=ts). Interestingly, proponents note, Chehalis is in the area where historic Bigfoot sightings are densest, and is generally considered to be, if anywhere is, \&quot;Sasquatch territory.\&quot; The Sasquatch is, in fact, a local clan totem and the band is nonchalant about the creature's existence, except to say that the creature is camera-shy and would rather be left alone.</p>

<p>Over time, Burns's neologism came to be used by others, primarily in the Pacific Northwest. In 1929, Maclean's published one of Burns's articles, \&quot;Introducing British Columbia's Hairy Giants,\&quot; which included the word \&quot;Sasquatch\&quot; in describing the enormous creatures.</p>

<p>After widespread publicity surrounding the 1958's Bigfoot reports from Humbolt County, California, researchers began searching old newspapers and documents for similar accounts, thus rediscovering and popularizing Burns's term.</p>

<p>To some ears, \&quot;Sasquatch\&quot; has a less sensationalistic association than does \&quot;Bigfoot,\&quot; and is consequently more popular among researchers who strive for legitimacy.</p>

<p>Eyewitness reports</p>

<p>Some cryptozoologists have argued that the most persuasive circumstantial evidence for Bigfoot's existence is the high number (possibly thousands) of credible eyewitness reports from individuals, who claim to have clearly seen creatures that they describe as large, bipedal and ape-like.</p>

<p>The majority of Sasquatch reports are generated from areas having low human population densities, but many do originate from parks near major cities, such as Portland, Oregon [10], Washington, D.C. [11], and Baltimore, Maryland [12]. In addition, most sightings are near rivers, creeks or lakes, and from areas where annual rainfall exceeds twenty inches (500 mm). Researchers point out that these common factors indicate patterns of a living species occupying an ecological niche, as opposed to hoaxed sightings [13].</p>

<p>The late Grover Krantz noted these same points and offered a detailed proposal for Sasquatch ecology and social behavior (Krantz, 158-171).</p>

<p>Critics suggest people may have mistaken bears for Bigfoot, as sightings are near habitats of bears. However, the witnesses include experienced hunters and outdoorsmen, who claim to be familiar with bears, and insist that the creatures they saw were not bears. Biologist John Bindernagel argues there are marked differences between bears and Sasquatch reports that make confusion unlikely: \&quot;In profile, the bear's prominent snout is markedly different from the Sasquatch flat face. In frontal view, the Sasquatch squarish shoulders contrast with the bear's tapered shoulders. The Sasquatch has relatively long legs that allow for a graceful stride, in contrast with the short-legged shuffles of a bear when it walks on its hind legs. A bear's ears are usually visible, while those of the Sasquatch are apparently hidden under long hair\&quot; [14].</p>

<p>Krantz made similar arguments (Krantz, 5).</p>

<p>Problems with eyewitness reports<br />
As previously mentioned, Bigfoot sightings are near the habitats of bears, including the grizzly bear.<br />
Bears are large and furry and often stand up on their hind legs, leading to speculation that Bigfoot witnesses mistook bears for something more exotic.</p>

<p>It has also been suggested that the number of people reporting Bigfoot sightings could be explained by hoaxes or \&quot;confusion\&quot; about what they really encountered. Similarly, Napier wrote that however accurate and sincere witnesses might seem, \&quot;eyewitness reports must be treated with considerable caution ... Although we don't always know what we see, we tend to see what we know\&quot; (Napier, 19). He also adds, \&quot;without checking possible (ulterior) motivations, they (eyewitnesses) cannot be acceptable as primary data\&quot; (ibid, 198).</p>

<p>Bigfoot researchers claim that there are many sightings that pre-date the worldwide interest in the subject. It has, however, been suggested that such stories were either not reported until afterwards, or have little or no resemblance to typical Bigfoot sightings; researchers may be misinterpreting or selectively citing these accounts to support their own conclusions.</p>

<p>Native American culture<br />
There are various Native American artifacts presented as circumstantial evidence for the existence of Sasquatch.</p>

<p>Stone heads<br />
Pyle writes, \&quot;Certain artifacts suggest that some Amerindians were acquainted with something having the visage of an ape,\&quot; and adds: \&quot;several carved stone heads from the Columbia River basin\&quot; (Pyle, 146). Pyle also notes that prominent paleontologist Othniel Charles Marsh wrote in 1877, \&quot;Among the many stone carvings (from the Columbia) were a number of heads, which so strongly resemble those of apes that the likeness at once presents itself\&quot; (ibid). Furthermore, the stone carvings are prehistoric (a conclusion supported by B. Robert Butler, who determined the heads as dating from Wakemap Middle Period, 1500 BC to 200 AD (Halpin and Ames, 299), depicting \&quot;prognathous, chinless faces with heavy brow ridges and in at least one case a sagittal crest.\&quot; Pyle adds, \&quot;relics do not prove that Bigfoot exists or that they (natives) had contact with apes, but they do raise some uncomfortable questions\&quot; (Ibid, 146).</p>

<p>These artifacts are discussed at length by anthropologist Roderick Sprague in Carved Stone Heads of the Columbia and Sasquatch. Dozens of similar stone heads were recovered and most depict common animals. Sprague examines seven carved heads, which he argues have distinctively monkey- or ape-like features. Like Pyle, Sprague notes that this does not necessarily support Bigfoot's existence, but Sprague sees the question of what inspired the carved stone heads as intriguing and unresolved.</p>

<p>Face masks</p>

<p>In The Tsimshian Monkey Masks and Sasquatch, anthropologist and ethnologist Marjorie Halpin describes two wood facemasks that were collected from the Tsimshian and Nisga'a tribes (near Prince Rupert, British Columbia). One was obtained by Lieutenant G.T. Eammons in about 1914, and the other was obtained by C.M. Barbes in 1927.</p>

<p>Eammons described the artifact as \&quot;a mythical being found in the woods, and called today as a monkey\&quot; (Haplin and Ames, 211).</p>

<p>Halpin also reports that physical anthropologist R.D.E. MacPhee examined the Eammons mask and noted that it had both monkey- and ape-like features, but could not match it exactly to any recognized species (ibid, 212). Halpin details the elaborate mask-related folklore and rites pertaining to a creature called \&quot;pi'kis,\&quot; which has both human and animal traits (especially connected to otters).</p>

<p>He also describes the creature as occupying a \&quot;dangerously close intersection between human and animal\&quot; in native lore (ibid, 225). As with the carved stone heads, Halpin notes that these monkey-like masks alone do not prove that Sasquatch are real; rather, they are curious artifacts which warrant further investigation.</p>

<p>Problems with Native American culture as evidence<br />
Jerome Clark offers a skeptical perspective of Native American legends which are sometimes presented as evidence to support Bigfoot's existence, writing: \&quot;...such beliefs are usually taken out of context and selectively cited ... Comparable monsters loom large in a number of North American Indian mythologies; they warn members of violating taboos and serve other, more complex functions within tribal societies\&quot; (Clark, 28).</p>

<p>In the article, \&quot;On the Cultural Track of Sasquatch\&quot;, Wayne Suttles offers a detailed examination of such legends, cited from various Pacific northwest tribes, including tales from the Salish, Lummi, Samish and Klallam peoples. Suttles confirms the often-repeated observation that none of the groups makes \&quot;real/mythical or natural/supernatural dichotomy\&quot; (Sprague and Krantz, 43). However, Suttles concludes that rather than being inspired by a real creature, \&quot;It seems more likely that these beliefs have grown out of several sources and have been maintained in several ways. One of the sources may have been a real man-like animal. But I must reluctantly admit that as I have presented data and organized arguments, I have found its track getting fainter and fainter\&quot; (ibid, 71).</p>

<p>Physical evidence<br />
Bigfoot researchers make numerous claims that there is physical evidence for the creature's existence. Such evidence has seen, at best, minimal and scattered interest from mainstream experts, and are regarded as far from conclusive.</p>

<p>Disputed Science:<br />
Bigfoot/SasquatchDisciplines:<br />
Cryptozoology</p>

<p>Core Tenets:<br />
There exists a secretive great ape native to North America which has evaded detection in remote areas of California the Pacific Northwest, in contrast to the mainstream view that no such creature exists.<br />
Year Proposed:* 1920sOriginal Proponents:<br />
J. W. Burns</p>

<p>Current Proponents:<br />
John Bindernagel and others</p>

<p>Footprints<br />
Forensics<br />
Photographs or plaster casts of presumed Sasquatch footprints are often cited by cryptozoologists as important evidence. Krantz writes that \&quot;the push-off mound in midfootprint is one of the most impressive pieces of evidence to me\&quot; (Krantz, 36). This is a small mound of soil created \&quot;by a horizontal push of the forefoot just before it leaves the ground\&quot;, present in some alleged Sasquatch tracks (ibid). Krantz argues that neither artificial wood nor rubber Sasquatch feet can create this convincing feature, as he discovered after many attempts.</p>

<p>Krantz notes, \&quot;The comfortable walking step for humans is about half the individual's standing height, or a trace more. Sasquatch step measurements correspond, in general, to stature estimates that are reported from sightings\&quot; (Krantz, 22). Krantz also reports that reputed Sasquatch steps are \&quot;in excess of three feet\&quot; (Krantz, 21), arguing that this enormous step would be difficult or impossible for hoaxers to create artificially.</p>

<p>Coleman and Clark write that there are some footprint hoaxes, but argue that they are often clumsy in comparison to presumably genuine prints, which \&quot;show distinctive forensic features that to investigators indicate they are not fakes\&quot; (Coleman and Clark, 42). Similarly, Krantz notes, \&quot;Toe positions can and do vary from one imprint to another of the same foot. We have several clear examples of this. It is my impression that sasquatch toes are more mobile than those on civilized human feet,\&quot; and that hoaxing this detail would require detailed anatomical knowledge, as well as dozens or hundreds of different casts for each set of Bigfoot tracks, making a hoax unlikely (Krantz, 23).</p>

<p>Gaussian curve<br />
Researcher Henry Franzoni writes, \&quot;A strong piece of evidence which suggests that the footprints are not due to a hoax or hoaxers is from Dr. W. Henner Farenbach. He has studied a database of 550 track cast length measurements and has made some preliminary observations... The Gaussian distribution of the 550 footprint lengths gives a curve that is very similar to the curve given by living populations of known animals without much sexual dimorphism in footprint length.</p>

<p>The standard error is very low, so additions to the database will not affect the result very much. It is not very likely that coordinated groups of hoaxers conspiring together for 38 years (the time span covered by the database of track measurements) could provide such a 'life-like' distribution in footprint lengths. Groups of hoaxers who did not conspire together would almost certainly result in a non-Gaussian distribution for the database of footprint lengths\&quot; [15].</p>

<p>Similarly, in Population Clines of the North American Sasquatch as Evidenced by Track Length and Average Status, anthropologist George Gill writes, \&quot;The preliminary results of our study support the hypothesis that Sasquatch actually exists ... not only seem to exist, but conform to ecogeographical rules\&quot; (Halpin and Ames, 272).</p>

<p>Deformity<br />
A series of alleged Bigfoot tracks found near Bossburg, Washington, in 1969 appeared to show that the creature's right foot was affected by clubfoot. The deformed footprints are consistent with genuine disfigurement, and some argue that a hoax is unlikely.</p>

<p>John Napier wrote of this case, \&quot;It is very difficult to conceive of a hoaxer so subtle, so knowledgeable; and so sick; who would deliberately fake a footprint of this nature. I suppose it is possible, but it is so unlikely that I am prepared to discount it\&quot; [16]. Krantz declared that \&quot;analysis of the apparent anatomy of these tracks proved to be the first convincing evidence... that the animals were real\&quot; (Krantz, 54).</p>

<p>Handprints<br />
As another argument offered for the existence of Bigfoot, Krantz cited two alleged Sasquatch handprints taken from northeastern Washington in the summer of 1970.</p>

<p>He claims the prints were of a left hand, showing a very broad, flat palm (more than twice as broad as Krantz' own larger-than-average hands) with stubby fingers, lacking an opposable thumb. Krantz writes that the prints have \&quot;many irregularities ... which cannot be identified in terms of human anatomy\&quot; (Sprague and Krantz, 118).</p>

<p>Another pair of alleged handprints was recovered in the late 1980s by Paul Freeman and given to Krantz for analysis; for similar reasons, Krantz judged them genuine (Krantz, 47-51).</p>

<p>Fingerprints<br />
Several alleged Bigfoot hand and foot impressions said to contain dermal ridges (fingerprints) have been discovered; fingerprints are present only on humans and other primates.</p>

<p>Krantz reports that he offered casts of these prints to \&quot;more than forty\&quot; law enforcement fingerprint specialists across Canada and the United States for study. The reactions that he received ranged from \&quot;'very interesting' and 'they sure look real' to 'there is no doubt these are real.' The only exception was the Federal Bureau of Investigation expert who had said something to this effect, 'The implications of this are just too much; I can't believe it's real'\&quot; (Krantz, 71).</p>

<p>Krantz offered these same casts to physical anthropologists and primatologists. Conclusions were similarly varied, with several ruling them hoaxes. Tim White, unlike most respondents, said there was \&quot;no good reason to reject them\&quot; (ibid). Opinion remains divided, however, with suggestions that the man who allegedly discovered the prints had confessed to other hoaxes [17].</p>

<p>One of the casts with visible fingerprints showed what Krantz took to be sweat pores. Krantz reports that \&quot;police expert Benny Kling ... commented that anyone who could engrave ridge detail of such quantity and quality should be making counterfeit money\&quot; (Krantz, 77). This same print showed dysplasia, a common minor irregularity. Krantz writes, \&quot;The late Robert Olson was particularly impressed with this irregularity, as was Ed Palma of the San Diego Police Department\&quot; (ibid).</p>

<p>Body cast</p>

<p>The so-called Skookum Body Cast was collected in the summer of 2000, and researchers argue that it could be the impression of a Sasquatch. Prominent primate expert Daris Swindler said, \&quot;In my opinion the impression is not made by a deer, a bear or an elk nor was it made artificially. The Skookum body cast is that of an unknown hominoid primate\&quot;.</p>

<p>Hair and blood</p>

<p>Hairs retrieved from a bush in 1968 near Riggins, Idaho were given to Roy Pinker, a police science instructor at California State University, Los Angeles.</p>

<p>Pinker concluded that the hair samples did not match any samples from known animal species. Pinker also stated that he could not attribute them as being Bigfoot hairs without a bonafide Bigfoot hair sample to compare to. (Halpin, M. &amp; Ames, M. [eds.] Manlike Monsters on Trial, p. 296. University of British Columbia Press). Pinker's analysis did not use DNA testing. In \&quot;Analysis of Feces and Hair Suspected to be of Sasquatch Origin\&quot;, anthropologist Vaughn M. Bryant Jr. and ecologist Burleigh Trevor-Deutch report the analysis of six alleged Bigfoot hairs recovered near Riggins, Idaho. (Halpin &amp; Ames, pp. 191-200.). They examined several sets of hair samples and their results were inconclusive, but the samples appeared to be most similar to those from a Black bear [18]</p>

<p>Hair samples were also taken from a house located on the Lummi Indian reservation in Washington. Three more samples were retrieved from Maryland, Oregon and California. Forensic Anthropologist Dr. Ellis R. Kerley and Physical Anthropologist Dr. Stephen Rosen of the The University of Maryland, as well as Tom Moore, the Supervisor of the Wyoming Game and Fish Laboratory, examined the hair samples and stated that all the hair samples matched in terms of belonging to a \&quot;non species specific mammal\&quot;.</p>

<p>They concurred in finding that the four sets matched each other, were similar to gorilla and human but were neither, and they did not match 84 other species of North American mammals. (\&quot;The Bigfoot Evidence\&quot;, pp22-29, Frontiers of Science Magazine, Vol. III, no.3, May 1981). Blood associated with the sample from Idaho was tested by Dr. Vincent Sarich of the University of California and found to be that of an unknown higher primate. (\&quot;The Bigfoot Evidence\&quot;, pp22-29, Frontiers of Science Magazine, Vol. III, no.3, May 1981). DNA testing was not performed in any of these situations however.</p>

<p>Problems with physical evidence<br />
Absence of fossil evidence</p>

<p>Critics think it significant that the fossil record provides no support for Sasquatch. There is ample fossil evidence in North America of prehistoric species of bear, cougar, moose and mammoth.</p>

<p>Yet, aside from clearly human remains, there is no evidence of a prehistoric hominid or any other North American primate. A skeleton, or even a bone of a huge primate, if discovered, could not be mistaken as coming from any other North American mammal. No one has found coproliths (fossilized dung) from a Bigfoot.</p>

<p>Bigfoot researchers argue that the absence of fossilized evidence is not evidence of fossil absence.</p>

<p>Sasquatch is not represented in the fossil record, but neither are gorillas nor chimpanzees. Coleman and Patrick Huyghe note that \&quot;no one will look for such fossils, if the creatures involved are not thought to exist in the first place. But even with recognized primates, fossil finds are usually meager at best\&quot; (Coleman and Huyhge, 162). However, it is worth noting that gorillas, chimpanzees and most other primates, live in tropical rain-forests where conditions are unsuitable to create fossils, and in areas where few or no archeological studies were undertaken. In contrast, there are thousands of known remains of native American mammals and humans.</p>

<p>As to the lack of Bigfoot remains, Krantz suggested that this alone is not a valid argument against the creature's actuality. Noting that most animals hide before they die and are then quickly lost to scavengers, he writes, \&quot;I have yet to meet anyone who has found the remains of a bear that was not killed by human activity.\&quot; (Krantz, 10) Fossilization also requires \&quot;ideal\&quot; conditions, such as being covered by a landslide, mudslide, or other deposit soon after death so that mineralization can take place on an undisturbed carcass.</p>

<p>Inconclusive analysis</p>

<p>Most scientists find that the physical evidence, cited as supporting the existence of Bigfoot, has been ambiguous at best, or hoaxes at worst. There have been no dead bodies, bones or artifacts. There have been reported samples of fur and feces, but aside from the hair analysis by Dr. Rosen, none have been ruled conclusively (or by multiple authorities) as originating from any unknown animal. Some reputed Bigfoot samples, studied using DNA testing, were judged to have come from common animals; one such case earned press attention in mid-2005, but the alleged Bigfoot hairs were ruled by University of Alberta geneticist David Coltman to have come from a bison, as related in this MSNBC story. [19]</p>

<p>Other hair samples did not contain the hair follicle, so no DNA analysis was possible.</p>

<p>Audio and visual evidence<br />
Audio</p>

<p>Analyses of purported Sasquatch vocalizations have been recorded and analyzed, leading bioacoustics expert Dr. Robert Benson of Texas A&amp;M University to report that some recordings \&quot;left him puzzled\&quot;, and helped change his opinion \&quot;from being a raving skeptic to being curiously receptive\&quot; [20].</p>

<p>Visual</p>

<p>On October 20, 1967, Roger Patterson and Robert Gimlin captured a hairy, bipedal Bigfoot-type figure on film. There is much debate as to whether the creature in the Patterson-Gimlin film is genuine. Krantz was in the minority in his conviction that the film was proof of Bigfoot's existence. He argued that you could not have a man in an ape suit unless \&quot;you broke his arms and placed a new hinge in them\&quot;.</p>

<p>He claimed the human body was not built that way and it would be physically impossible to \&quot;fake\&quot; a film like this. Pyle, while not endorsing the film as authentic, wrote that it \&quot;has never been convincingly debunked\&quot; (Pyle, 208).</p>

<p>The Patterson-Gimlin film shows a creature that is definitely not a bear, and this film was for a long time considered the strongest evidence for Bigfoot. However, Wallace claimed to have been involved in hoaxing the film, and opinions remain divided as to the film's authenticity. Many experts have judged it as a hoax, Napier among them. In late 2005 the film was stabilized to make the action clearer. It can be seen here, and some say it clearly shows the action of a man walking. See Patterson-Gimlin film for further information.</p>

<p>Problems with audio and visual evidence</p>

<p>Critics note that most audio and/or visual evidence is often of poor quality, making analyses troublesome or even worthless.</p>

<p>Psychological explanations<br />
Arguing against the existence of Bigfoot, anthropologist David Daegling suggests that Sasquatch fills a basic human need for mysteries and monsters.</p>

<p>Hoaxes</p>

<p>The fact that many Bigfoot sightings have been proven to be hoaxes suggests to some that others may also have been. For example, Jerome Clark argues that the \&quot;Jacko\&quot; affair, involving an 1884 newspaper report of an ape-like creature captured in British Columbia (details below), was a hoax. Citing research by John Green, who uncovered the fact that several other contemporary British Columbia newspapers regarded the alleged capture as most dubious, Clark notes that the New Westminster, British Columbia Mainland Guardian wrote, \&quot;Absurdity is written on the face of it\&quot; (Clark, 195).</p>

<p>Wallace claimed to have produced a substantial amount of hoaxed evidence from 1958 onward in a prank that continued beyond his expectations. Wallace's family published many of the details following his death in 2002, and critics have offered this confession as evidence against Bigfoot's existence, despite many marked inconsistencies in the testimonies of family members.</p>

<p>Arguments against the hoax explanation</p>

<p>Primatologist John Napier acknowledges that there have been some hoaxes but also claims that hoaxing is often an inadequate explanation. Krantz argues that \&quot;something like 100,000 casual hoaxers\&quot; would be required to explain the footprints (Krantz, 32-34).</p>

<p>As noted above, Wallace claimed to have begun the modern Bigfoot phenomenon in 1958 by using phony foot casts to leave Bigfoot prints in Humbolt County, California. His family received major press attention in 2002 when they detailed what they said were Wallace's claims. Bigfoot supporters deny their claims. One writer, for example, argues: \&quot;The wooden track stompers shown to the media by the Wallace family do not match photos of the 1958 tracks they claim their father made. They are different foot shapes.\&quot; [21]</p>

<p>Mainstream response</p>

<p>Skeptics</p>

<p>Mainstream scientists and academics generally \&quot;discount the existence of Bigfoot because the evidence supporting belief in the survival of a prehistoric, bipedal, ape-like creature of such dimensions is scant\&quot; [22].</p>

<p>Furthermore, the issue is so muddied with dubious claims and outright hoaxes that many scientists do not give the subject serious attention. Napier wrote that the mainstream scientific community's indifference stems primarily from \&quot;insufficient evidence ... it is hardly unsurprising that scientists prefer to investigate the probable rather than beat their heads against the wall of the faintly possible\&quot; (Napier, 15).</p>

<p>Anthropologist David Daegling echoed this idea, citing a \&quot;remarkably limited amount of Sasquatch data that are amenable to scientific scrutiny.\&quot; (Daegling, 61) He also suggests mainstream skeptics should take a proactive position \&quot;to offer an alternative explanation. We have to explain why we see Bigfoot when there is no such animal\&quot; (ibid 20). While he does have some pointed criticism for mainstream science and academia, Krantz concedes that while \&quot;the Scientific Establishment generally resists new ideas ... there is a good reason for it ... Quite simply put, new and innovative ideas in science are almost always wrong\&quot; (Krantz, 236).</p>

<p>A species cannot exist as a single individual, as there must be enough numbers for a breeding population. Every remote area of California, Washington, Oregon and British Columbia are examined by prospectors, hunters, dogs, loggers, biologists, fishermen, and so on. A real population of creatures this size, it is argued, would have had a lot more contacts with people.</p>

<p>Proponents</p>

<p>Although most scientists find current evidence regarding Bigfoot unpersuasive, a number of prominent experts, however, have spoken out on the subject, offering sympathetic opinions.</p>

<p>In a 2002 interview on National Public Radio, Jane Goodall first publicly expressed her belief in bigfoot, \&quot;Well, I'm a romantic, so I always wanted them to exist....</p>

<p>Of course, the big, the big criticism of all this is, 'Where is the body?' You know, why isn't there a body? I can't answer that, and maybe they don't exist, but I want them to.\&quot; [23]. Several other prominent scientists have also expressed at least a guarded interest in Sasquatch reports including George Schaller, Russell Mittermeier, Daris Swindler and Esteban Sarmiento.</p>

<p>Prominent anthropologist Carleton S. Coon wrote Why the Sasquatch Must Exist during his life, but was published after he died. He wrote, \&quot;Even before I read John Green's book Sasquatch: The Apes Among Us, first published in 1973, I accepted Sasquatch's existence\&quot; (Markotic and Krantz, 46). Coon examines the question from several angles, stating that he is confident only in ruling out a relict Neanderthal population as a viable candidate for Sasquatch reports.</p>

<p>As noted above, Napier generally argued against Bigfoot's reality, but he also argued that some \&quot;soft evidence\&quot; (eyewitnesses, footprints, hair and droppings) is compelling enough that he advises against \&quot;dismissing its reality out of hand\&quot; (Napier, 197).</p>

<p>Krantz and others have argued that a double standard is applied by many academics to Sasquatch studies: When a claim is made or evidence is presented alleging that Sasquatch is genuine, enormous scrutiny is applied to the claim or evidence, as well as it should be. Yet when individuals claim to have hoaxed Bigfoot evidence, their claims are often quickly accepted, though they typically lack corroborative evidence.</p>

<p>In 2004, Henry Gee, editor of the prestigious Nature, argued that creatures like Bigfoot deserved further study, writing, \&quot;The discovery that Homo floresiensis survived until so very recently, in geological terms, makes it more likely that stories of other mythical, human-like creatures such as Yetis are founded on grains of truth ... Now, cryptozoology, the study of such fabulous creatures, can come in from the cold\&quot; [24].</p>

<p>Proposed creatures</p>

<p>Various types of creature have been proposed by proponents to explain the sightings.</p>

<p>Gigantopithecus</p>

<p>Krantz argued that a relict population of Gigantopithecus blacki was the most likely candidate to explain Bigfoot reports. Based on his analysis of its jaws, he championed a view that Gigantopithecus was bipedal.<br />
Bourne writes that Gigantopithecus was a plausible candidate for Bigfoot since most Gigantopithecus fossils had been recovered from China, and also that extreme eastern Siberia has forests similar to northwestern North America. Many recognized animals were known to have migrated across the Bering Strait, so it was not an unreasonable notion that Gigantopithecus could have as well. \&quot;So perhaps,\&quot; Bourne writes, \&quot;Gigantopithecus is the Bigfoot of the American continent and perhaps he is also the Yeti of the Himalayas\&quot; (Bourne, 296).</p>

<p>This Gigantopithecus hypothesis is generally considered highly speculative. Rigorous studies of the existing fossilized remains seem to indicate that G. blacki is the common ancestor of two quadrupedal genera, represented by Sivapithecus and the orangutan (Pongo). Given the mainstream view that Gigantopithecus was a quadruped, it seems most unlikely that it could be an ancestor to a biped, as Bigfoot is said to be.</p>

<p>Furthermore, it has been argued that G. blackis enormous mass would have made it difficult for it to adopt a bipedal gait.</p>

<p>However, an analysis of the famous Patterson-Gimlin film shows that frames 369, 370, 371, and 372 all show a slender lower mandible, that does not match the massive lower mandible of Gigantopithecus blacki, which, assuming that the Patterson-Gimlin film is legitimate, would eliminate G. blacki as a candidate for Bigfoot. (Bigfoot Coop Newsletter, March 1997, also the documentary Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science).</p>

<p>\&quot;That Gigantopithicus is in fact extinct has been questioned by those who believe it survives as the Yeti of the Himalayas and the Sasquatch of the Northwest American coast. But the evidence for these creatures is not convincing.\&quot; (Campbell p.100)</p>

<p>Paranthropus</p>

<p>If an animal like Sasquatch has ever existed in North America, it has been argued that a likely candidate would be a species of Paranthropus, such as Paranthropus robustus, which would have looked very much like Sasquatch, including the crested skull and naturally bipedal gait. This was suggested by Napier and by anthropologist Gordon Strasenburg.</p>

<p>Meganthropus</p>

<p>There is also a little known subspecies of the Homo erectus, called Meganthropus, which reputedly grew to enormous proportions, though most recent remains of the hominid are more than 1 million years old, and are only to be found several thousand miles away from North America.</p>

<p>Alternative theories</p>

<p>Some researchers have suggested that Bigfoot is not a normal flesh-and-blood creature at all, but rather a \&quot;trans-dimensional\&quot; entity that can pass through wormholes and enter our universe for short periods of time. Other researchers have proposed a connection between Bigfoot sightings and UFO activity, implying that Bigfoot may be of extraterrestrial origin. Indeed, reports of Bigfoot-like creatures have been made in connection with UFOs on several occasions. The majority of those involved in Bigfoot studies, however, strongly reject any paranormal explanations.</p>

<p>Formal studies of Bigfoot</p>

<p>There have been a limited number of formal scientific studies of Bigfoot or Sasquatch.</p>

<p>1950s<br />
Bernard Heuvelmans&acirc;&euro;&trade;s 1955 magnum opus, On The Track of Unknown Animals, did not specifically discuss Bigfoot, but did discuss Yeti accounts and is often seen as the root of cryptozoology.</p>

<p>1960s<br />
Ivan T. Sanderson&acirc;&euro;&trade;s articles on mysterious animals, some appearing in the Saturday Evening Post, as well as his book Abominable Snowmen: Legend Comes To Life (ISBN 051504444X) that went through several printings, were aimed at popular audiences.</p>

<p>Coleman and Clark write that the 525-page volume \&quot;remains a useful reference book\&quot; (Coleman and Clark, 212), while Krantz characterizes Sanderson&acirc;&euro;&trade;s writing as \&quot;'enthusiastic' ... reporting data from a variety of sources with what seemed to be little concern for consistency or verification,\&quot; an approach which \&quot;certainly lowered his credibility in the eyes of the few scientists who read his work\&quot; (Krantz, 1). Sanderson&acirc;&euro;&trade;s book remains notable as perhaps the first book-length survey of enigmatic \&quot;hairy hominids\&quot;, and certainly helped popularize Yeti, Bigfoot and other mysterious primates, reported worldwide. Ivan T. Sanderson is also credited for interviewing</p>

<p>Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin four months after the filming of the Patterson-Gimlin film in 1968 February issue of Argosy magazine.<br />
In his last year of life, Sanderson gave up on conventional explanations and adopted a paranormal view of Bigfoot. (Pursuit Magazine, 1980)</p>

<p>1970s<br />
Perhaps, the first mainstream scientific study of available evidence was by Napier. Bigfoot:</p>

<p>The Yeti and Sasquatch in Myth and Reality (ISBN 0525066586) offers an even-handed and sympathetic examination. While giving high marks to some earlier researchers (\&quot;Ivan T. Sanderson and John Green and Ren&Atilde;&copy; Dahinden... have made a far better job of recording the major events of the sasquatch saga than I could ever hope to do.\&quot; (Napier, 73)), Napier wrote that if we are to form a conclusion based on scant extant \&quot;'hard' evidence,\&quot; science must declare \&quot;Bigfoot does not exist\&quot; (ibid, 197).</p>

<p>Yet this conclusion is qualified, as Napier seemed willing to leave the question unresolved. He found it difficult to entirely reject thousands of alleged tracks, \&quot;scattered over 125,000 square miles&acirc;&euro; or to dismiss all \&quot;the many hundreds\&quot; of eyewitnesses. He also adds that \&quot;if one track is genuine and one report is true-bill, then myth must be chucked out the window and reality admitted through the front door\&quot; (ibid, 203). In the end, Napier writes, \&quot;I am convinced that Sasquatch exists, but whether it is all it is cracked up to be is another matter altogether. There must be something in north-west America that needs explaining, and that something leaves man-like footprints.\&quot; (ibid, 205) Decades later, Krantz suggests that Napier \&quot;stuck his neck out a lot further than most primatologists by writing a book about hairy bipeds in which he took the subject quite seriously\&quot; (Krantz, 240).</p>

<p>In 1974, the National Wildlife Federation funded a field study, seeking Bigfoot evidence. No formal federation members were involved, and the study made no notable discoveries (Bourne, 295).</p>

<p>The 1975&acirc;&euro;&trade;s The Gentle Giants: The Gorilla Story (ISBN B0006CJNPU) was co-authored by Geoffrey H. Bourne, another noted primatologist. Its final chapter is a brief summary of various mystery primate reports worldwide.<br />
Like Napier, he laments the dearth of physical evidence, but Bourne does not dismiss Sasquatch or Yeti as impossible.</p>

<p>From May 10-13, 1978, the University of British Columbia hosted a symposium, Anthropology of the Unknown: Sasquatch and Similar Phenomena, a Conference on Humanoid Monsters. Presented, were 35 papers (abstracts collected in Wasson, 141-154). Most attendees came from anthropology backgrounds, and Pyle writes that the conference \&quot;brought together twenty professors in various fields, along with several serious laymen, to consider the mythology, ethnology, ecology, biogeography, physiology, psychology, history and sociology of the subject. All took it seriously, and while few, if any, accepted the existence of Sasquatch outright, they jointly concluded 'that there are not reasonable grounds to dismiss all the evidence as misinterpretation or hoax'\&quot; (Pyle, 186).</p>

<p>Following this modest peak in interest in the late 1970s, there has been little formal academic interest in the subject; many experts see further study as a waste of time. In more recent years, Krantz achieved a degree of notoriety as probably the leading accredited expert to devote considerable effort to the subject, though a few professionals have followed in his footsteps. Few have endorsed Krantz&acirc;&euro;&trade; conclusions that Sasquatch is a real creature, but at the very least, such supporters argue that serious studies on the subject deserve fair consideration.</p>

<p>1980s<br />
Some papers presented at the symposium were collected in 1980 as Manlike Monsters on Trial: Early Records and Modern Evidence, edited by Marjorie Halpin and Michael Ames.</p>

<p>1990s<br />
It&acirc;&euro;&trade;s worth noting that Pyle's Where Bigfoot Walks: Crossing the Dark Divide (ISBN 0395857015), as much a survey of Bigfoot&acirc;&euro;&trade;s cultural impact as of the likelihood of the creature&acirc;&euro;&trade;s reality, was researched and written with a grant from the Guggenheim Foundation. Pyle, author of Wintergreen, the acclaimed 1987 requiem for the forests of Washington's Willapa Hills, had well established his credentials as a scientist and nature writer.</p>

<p>1997 - Italian mountaineer, Reinhold Messner, claimed to have come face to face with a Yeti. He has since written a book, My Quest for the Yeti: Confronting the Himalayas' Deepest Mystery (ISBN 031227078X), in which he argues that the Yeti was actually an endangered Himalayan brown bear that can walk upright or on all fours.</p>

<p>2000s</p>

<p>Reported sightings of three giant human-like creatures in the Endau Rompin National Park in late 2005 led to the formation of an official Bigfoot-tracking team, appointed by the state's Chief Minister, Abdul Ghani Othman in January of 2006. \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; fever struck Johor after three fishermen reported seeing the creatures and took a photograph of a footprint, which was printed in Malaysian newspapers. The Singapore Paranormal Investigators have also joined in the search. [25]<br />
Bigfoot in popular culture</p>

<p>Whether it is a real creature or not, Bigfoot has had a demonstrable impact as a cultural phenomenon.</p>

<p>Advertising</p>

<p>The meanings of the words, \&quot;Bigfoot\&quot; or \&quot;Sasquatch\&quot;, are quickly understood by most individuals (at least in North America) and have been used in advertising and applied to many products or services, such as pizzas, skateboards, skis, an Internet search engine, computer hard drive series, gas station, Kokanee beer, a monster truck, and the mascot of the basketball team, the Seattle SuperSonics[26].</p>

<p>Movies and television</p>

<p>A number of fictional, feature length motion pictures have been produced featuring Bigfoot as a central character. Some of them include:</p>

<p>Bigfoot (1970) [27]</p>

<p>Curse of Bigfoot (1976) [28]</p>

<p>Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot (1977) [29]</p>

<p>Snowbeast (1977) [30]</p>

<p>The Capture of Bigfoot (1979) [31]</p>

<p>Revenge of Bigfoot (1979) [32]</p>

<p>Bigfoot (1987) [33]</p>

<p>Harry and the Hendersons (1987) [34]</p>

<p>Little Bigfoot (1997) [35]</p>

<p>Little Bigfoot 2: The Journey Home (1997) [36]</p>

<p>Sasquatch Hunters (1997) [37]</p>

<p>Ape Canyon (2002) [38]</p>

<p>The Untold (2002) [39], also released in the U.S. as Sasquatch.</p>

<p>Sasquatch Hunters (2005) [40]</p>

<p>The Unknown (2005) [41]</p>

<p>The Legend of Boggy Creek, movie based on encounters of a bigfoot-like creature near Fouke, Arkansas. There are now two sequels to this movie.</p>

<p>Harry and the Hendersons was followed by a short-lived television series. Bigfoot and</p>

<p>Wildboy was a recurring segment in the 1970s children's program The Krofft Supershow produced by Sid and Marty Krofft. It has been suggested that the Wookiee race from Star Wars resembles Bigfoot and is probably inspired by the legendary creature. Sasquatch or</p>

<p>Bigfoot appeared in three instances in the The Six Million Dollar Man television series.</p>

<p>In the Rugrats episode \&quot;The Legend of Satchmo,\&quot; (Season 3, Episode 4) the Sasquatch is mistakenly referred to as \&quot;Satchmo.\&quot;</p>

<p>Literature</p>

<p>Many have written on the subject, demonstrating a broad spectrum of approaches from lurid tabloids to a small body of serious scholarly work. The Weekly World News occasionally runs a story on the mysterious creature. There have been several Bigfoot-related novels (such as Monster, which describes the capture of a woman by a group of bigfoot, later revealed to be the products of a science experiment). There is a Marvel Comics character named Sasquatch.</p>

<p>Conventions</p>

<p>There are annual Bigfoot-related conventions, and the creature plays a role in Pacific Northwest tourism, such as the annual \&quot;Sasquatch Daze\&quot; in Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia. Napier writes, \&quot;Bigfoot in some quarters of North America has become big business ... It can no longer be considered simply as a natural phenomenon that can be studied with the techniques of a naturalist; the entrepreneurs have moved in and folklore has become fakelore\&quot; (Pyle, 160).</p>

<p>Law</p>

<p>Regarding Sasquatch, Skamania County, Washington passed a law in 1969 that \&quot;any wilful, wanton slaying of such creatures shall be deemed a felony\&quot;, subject to substantial fine and/or imprisonment. The fact that this legislation was passed on April 1 did not escape notice, but County Commissioner Conrad Lundy said that \&quot;this is not an April Fool's Day joke ... there is reason to believe such an animal exists\&quot; (Pyle, 278). Hunter and Dahinden record their own \&quot;speculation that Skamania County authorities had their ears tuned much more to the music of a publicity bandwagon than to any song of distress\&quot; for Bigfoot (Hunter and Dahinden, 135-136). Notwithstanding, the ordinance was amended in 1984 to preclude an insanity defense and to consider such a killing homicide if the creature was proven by the coroner to be humanoid (Pyle, 279).</p>

<p>Alleged Bigfoot sightings</p>

<p>1811: On January 7, 1811, David Thompson, a surveyor and trader for the North West Company, spots large, well-defined footprints in the snow near Athabasca River, Jasper, Alberta, while attempting to cross the Rocky Mountains. The tracks measure 14 inches in length and 8 inches in width.</p>

<p>1840: Protestant missionary Reverend Elkanah Walker records myths of hairy giants persistent among Native Americans living in Spokane, Washington. The Indians report that said giants steal salmon and have strong smell.</p>

<p>1893: An account by Theodore Roosevelt is published this year in The Wilderness Hunter.</p>

<p>Roosevelt relates a story which was told to him by \&quot;a beaten old mountain hunter, named Bauman\&quot; living in Idaho. Some have suggested similarities to Bigfoot reports. (Note: Roosevelt's testimony is the only evidence this encounter ever occurred.)</p>

<p>1924: Albert Ostman claims to have been kidnapped and held captive for several days by a family of sasquatch. The incidence occurred during the summer in Toba Inlet, British Coumbia.</p>

<p>1924: Fred Beck and four other miners claim to have been attacked by several sasquatches in Ape Canyon in July, 1924. The creatures reportedly hurl large rocks at the miners&acirc;&euro;&trade; cabin for several hours during the night.</p>

<p>1941: Jeannie Chapman and her children claim to have escaped their home when a large sasquatch, allegedly 7&Acirc;&frac12; feet tall, approached their residence in Ruby Creek, British Columbia.</p>

<p>1940s onward: People living in Fouke, Arkansas report that a Bigfoot-like creature, dubbed the &acirc;&euro;&oelig;Fouke Monster&acirc;&euro;, inhabits the region. A high number of reports occur in the Boggy Creek area and are the basis for the 1973 film The Legend of Boggy Creek. The last known report was in 2004.</p>

<p>1955: William Roe claims a close-up view from concealment of a female sasquatch near Mica Mountain, British Columbia.</p>

<p>1958: Two construction workers, Leslie Breazale and Ray Kerr, report seeing a sasquatch about 45 miles northeast of Eureka, California. 16 inch tracks had previously been spotted in the Northern California woods.</p>

<p>1967: On October 20, 1967, Roger Patterson and Robert Gimlin capture a purported sasquatch on film in Bluff Creek, California. See Patterson-Gimlin film for more information.</p>

<p>1995: On August 28, 1995, a tv film crew from Waterland Productions pull off the road into Jedediah Smith Redwoods Park, and film what they claim to be a sasquatch in their RV's Headlights.</p>

<p>Footnotes</p>

<p>The method of locomotion for Gigantopithecus is not entirely certain, as no pelvis or leg bone has ever been found; the only remains of Gigantopithecus being discovered is the teeth and mandible. A minority opinion, championed by Grover Krantz, holds that the mandible shape and structure suggests bipedal locomotion. The only fossil evidence of Gigantopithecus &acirc;&euro;\&quot; the mandible and teeth&acirc;&euro;\&quot; are U-shaped, like the bipedal humans, rather than V-shaped, like the great apes. A complete fossil specimen, with the pelvis and leg bones, would be necessary to conclusively resolve the debate one way or the other, but are absent to date.</p>

<p>Gorillas are in the same taxon as chimpanzees; gorillas are more closely-related to humans and chimpanzees than any of them are to orangutans.</p>

<p>See also<br />
Almas - Mongolia's Bigfoot<br />
Barmanou - Afghanistan and Pakistan's Bigfoot<br />
Ebu Gogo - A similar creature from the Flores Islands of Indonesia<br />
Fouke Monster - The Bigfoot sighted in Fouke, Arkansas.<br />
Kapre - A similar creature from the Philippines.<br />
Momo the Monster - Bigfoot-type creature from northeastern Missouri.<br />
Nguoi Rung - Vietnam's Bigfoot<br />
Orang Pendak - A similar creature from Sumatra in Indonesia.<br />
Orang Mawas - Malaysia's Bigfoot<br />
Sasquatch - A super hero named after the creature<br />
Skunk Ape - Florida's Bigfoot<br />
Woodwose - Medieval Europe's Bigfoot<br />
Yeren - China's Bigfoot<br />
Yeti - Tibet's Bigfoot<br />
Yowie - Australia's Bigfoot</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.stevequayle.com/Giants/N.Am/hidden.proofs.giant.race.html">http://www.stevequayle.com/Giants/N.Am/hidden.proofs.giant.race.html</a></p>

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where else but metaPhorum Could I post a link like this, I was looking for a movie about beaurocracy that a saw once with spanish subtiles and I found this. How much weirdness is on the net exactly has anyone ever measured? Here is some of it go to he link if you want it all.</p>

<p>Hidden Proofs Of A Giant Race</p>

<p>As you read this series of extracts, try to visualize the proverbial series of contemporary evolution...something is amiss.</p>

<p>1. Large bones in stone graves in Williamson County and White County, Tennessee. Discovered in the early 1800s, the average stature of these giants was 7 feet tall.</p>

<p>2. Giant skeletons found in the mid-1800s in New York state near Rutland and Rodman.</p>

<p>3. In 1833, soldiers digging at Lompock Rancho, California, discovered a male skeleton 12 feet tall. The skeleton was surrounded by caved shells, stone axes, other artifacts. The skeleton had double rows of upper and lower teeth. Unfortunately, this body was secretly buried because the local Indians became upset about the remains.</p>

<p>4. A giant skull and vertebrae found in Wisconsin and Kansas City.</p>

<p>5. A giant found off the California Coast on Santa Rosa Island in the 1800s was distinguished by its double rows of teeth.</p>

<p>6. A 9-foot, 8-inch skeleton was excavated from a mount near Brewersville, Indiana, in 1879.</p>

<p>7. Skeletons of \&quot;enormous dimensions\&quot; were found in mounds near Zanesville, Ohio, and Warren, Minnesota, in the 1880s.</p>

<p>8. In Clearwater Minnesota, the skeletons of seven giants were found in mounds. These had receding foreheads and complete double dentition.</p>

<p>9. At LeCrescent, Minnesota, mounds were found to contain giant bones. Five miles north near Dresbach, the bones of people over 8 feet tall were found.</p>

<p>10. In 1888 seven skeletons ranging from seven to 8 feet tall were discovered.</p>

<p>11. Near Toledo, Ohio, 20 skeletons were discovered with jaws and teeth \&quot;twice as large as those of present day people.\&quot; The account also noted that odd hieroglyphics were found with the bodies.</p>

<p>12. Miners in Lovelock Cave, California, discovered a very tall, red-haired mummy In 1911</p>

<p>13. This mummy eventually went to a fraternal lodge where it was used for \&quot;initiation purposes.\&quot;</p>

<p>1. John Haywood, The Natural and Aboriginal History of Tennessee, McCowat-Mercer, Jackson, TN, 1958<br />
2. Cyrus Gordon, Before Columbus, Crown Publishers, NY, 1971<br />
3. David Hatcher Childress, Lost Cities of North America, Adventures Unlimited Press, Stelle, IL, 1992, p.509.<br />
4.Cyrus Godron, Before Columbus, Crown Publishers, NY, 1971.<br />
5.David Hatcher Childress, Lost Cities of North America-M, Adventures Unlimited Press, Stelle, IL, 1992, p.509.<br />
6.Indianapolis, News News, November 10, 1975.<br />
7.Cyrus Godron, Before Columbus, Crown Publishers, NY, 1971.<br />
8. David Hatcher Childress, Lost Cities of North America, Adventures Unlimited Press, Stelle, IL, 1992, p.468.<br />
9. Ibid.<br />
10. St. Paul Pioneer Press, June 29, 1888.<br />
11. Chicago Record, October 24, 1895.<br />
12. Humboldt Star, May 13, 1928.<br />
13. David Hatcher Childress, Lost Cities of North America, Adventures Unlimited Press, Stelle, IL, 1992, p 494.</p>
 
<p>Bigfoots anceastors maybe? hmmm.</p>
 
<p>heres another site that sucked me in for a few minutes. nothing to do with giants just kinda off beat info.</p>
 
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<a href="http://www.kealey.net/content/index4.html">http://www.kealey.net/content/index4.html</a></p>
 
<p><a href="http://www.kealey.net/content/index4.html">http://www.kealey.net/content/index4.html</a></p>&quot;
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<p>[That amount of evidence fuond is pretty encouraging. Redhaired mummy reminds me of the Indian Belief that the Sasquatch were most attracted to those with red or auburn hair, but the belief itself stems from a time before the white man even came to America I thought. Unless these giants were flirting with bigfoots and had a few memorable unions, then it still gets pretty weird. Double rows of teeth has me hoping they're not misidentifying mastodon skulls again, those seeing elephant skulls for the first time thought they were the heads of Cyclops.]</p>&quot;
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<p>the first thing I thought of was all the fairytales in celtic mythology. Feee Fi Foe Fum, If there ain't no giantin the story, you better had get one. Some of those tales are so wraped with meaning and history its amazing anyone could make something like that up. here is a good one. One of my Celtic band names was going to be \&quot;The sons of tethertown\&quot;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.ulsterproject.celtic-twilight.com/otherworld/jacobs/cft/battle_of_the_birds.htm">http://www.ulsterproject.celtic-twilight.com/otherworld/jacobs/cft/battle_of_the_birds.htm</a></p>

<p><br />
The Battle of the Birds</p>

<p>will tell you a story about the wren. There was once a farmer who was seeking a servant, and the wren met him and said: \&quot;What are you seeking?\&quot;<br />
   \&quot;I am seeking a servant,\&quot; said the farmer to the wren.<br />
   \&quot;Will you take me?\&quot; said the wren.<br />
   \&quot;You, you poor creature, what good would you do?\&quot;<br />
   \&quot;Try me,\&quot; said the wren.<br />
   So he engaged him, and the first work he set him to do was threshing in the barn. The wren threshed (what did he thresh with? Why a flail to be sure), and he knocked off one grain. A mouse came out and she eats that.<br />
   \&quot;I'll trouble you not to do that again,\&quot; said the wren.<br />
   He struck again, and he struck off two grains. Out came the mouse and she eats them. So they arranged a contest to see who was strongest, and the wren brings his twelve birds, and the mouse her tribe.<br />
   \&quot;You have your tribe with you,\&quot; said the wren.<br />
   \&quot;As well as yourself,\&quot; said the mouse, and she struck out her leg proudly. But the wren broke it with his flail, and there was a pitched battle on a set day.<br />
   When every creature and bird was gathering to battle, the son of the king of Tethertown said that he would go to see the battle, and that he would bring sure word home to his father the king, who would be king of the creatures this year. The battle was over before he arrived all but one fight, between a great black raven and a snake. The snake was twined about the raven's neck, and the raven held the snake's throat in his beak, and it seemed as if the snake would get the victory over the raven. When the king's son saw this he helped the raven, and with one blow takes the head off the snake. When the raven had taken breath, and saw that the snake was dead, he said, \&quot; For thy kindness to me this day, I will give thee a sight. Come up now on the root of my two wings.\&quot; The king's son put his hands about the raven before his wings, and, before he stopped, he took him over nine Bens, and nine Glens, and nine Mountain Moors.<br />
   \&quot;Now,\&quot; said the raven, \&quot;see you that house yonder? Go now to it. It is a sister of mine that makes her dwelling in it; and I will go bail that you are welcome. And if she asks you, Were you at the battle of the birds? say you were. And if she asks, 'Did you see any one like me, say you did, but be sure that you meet me tomorrow morning here, in this place.\&quot; The king's son got good and right good treatment that night. Meat of each meat, drink of each drink, warm water to his feet, and a soft bed for his limbs.<br />
   On the next day the raven gave him the same sight over six Bens, and six Glens, and six Mountain Moors. They saw a bothy far off, but, though far off, they were soon there. He got good treatment this night, as before-plenty of meat and drink, and warm water to his feet, and a soft bed to his limbs-and on the next day it was the same thing, over three Bens and three Glens, and three Mountain Moors.<br />
   On the third morning, instead of seeing the raven as at the other times, who should meet him but the handsomest lad he ever saw, with gold rings in his hair, with a bundle in his hand. The king's son asked this lad if he had seen a big black raven.<br />
   Said the lad to him, \&quot;You will never see the raven again, for I am that raven. I was put under spells by a bad druid; it was meeting you that loosed me, and for that you shall get this bundle. Now,\&quot; said the lad, \&quot;you must turn back on the self-same steps, and lie a night in each house as before; but you must not loose the bundle which I gave ye, till in the place where you would most wish to dwell.\&quot;<br />
   The king's son turned his back to the lad, and his face to his father's house; and he got lodging from the raven's sisters, just as he got it when going forward. When he was nearing his father's house he was going through a close wood. It seemed to him that the bundle was growing heavy, and he thought he would look what was in it.<br />
   When he loosed the bundle he was astonished. In a twinkling he sees the very grandest place he ever saw. A great castle, and an orchard about the castle, in which was every kind of fruit and herb. He stood full of wonder and regret for having loosed the bundle--for it was not in his power to put it back again--and he would have wished this pretty place to be in the pretty little green hollow that was opposite his father's house; but he looked up and saw a great giant coming towards him.<br />
   \&quot;Bad's the place where you have built the house, king's son,\&quot; says the giant.<br />
   \&quot;Yes, but it is not here I would wish it to be, though it happens to be here by mishap,\&quot; says the king's son.<br />
   \&quot;What's the reward for putting it back in the bundle as it was before?\&quot;<br />
   \&quot;What's the reward you would ask?\&quot; says the king's son.<br />
   \&quot;That you will give me the first son you have when he is seven years of age,\&quot; says the giant.<br />
   \&quot;If I have a son you shall have him,\&quot; said the king's son.<br />
   In a twinkling the giant put each garden, and orchard, and castle in the bundle as they were before.<br />
   \&quot;Now,\&quot; says the giant, \&quot;take your own road, and I will take mine; but mind your promise, and if you forget I will remember.\&quot;<br />
   The king's son took to the road, and at the end of a few days he reached the place he was fondest of. He loosed the bundle, and the castle was just as it was before. And when he opened the castle door he sees the handsomest maiden he ever cast eye upon.<br />
   \&quot;Advance, king's son,\&quot; said the pretty maid; \&quot;everything is in order for you, if you will marry me this very day.\&quot;<br />
   \&quot;It's I that am willing,\&quot; said the king's son. And on the same day they married.<br />
   But at the end of a day and seven years, who should be seen coming to the castle but the giant. The king's son was reminded of his promise to the giant, and till now he had not told his promise to the queen.<br />
   \&quot;Leave the matter between me and the giant,\&quot; says the queen.<br />
   \&quot;Turn out your son,\&quot; says the giant; \&quot;mind your promise.\&quot;<br />
   \&quot;You shall have him,\&quot; says the king, \&quot;when his mother puts him in order for his journey.\&quot;<br />
   The queen dressed up the cook's son, and she gave him to the giant by the hand. The giant went away with him but he had not gone far when he put a rod in the hand of the little laddie. The giant asked him--\&quot;If thy father had that rod what would he do with it?\&quot;<br />
   \&quot;If my father had that rod he would beat the dogs and the cats, so that they shouldn't be going near the king's meat,\&quot; said the little laddie.<br />
   \&quot;Thou'rt the cook's son,\&quot; said the giant. He catches him by the two small ankles and knocks him against the stone that was beside him. The giant turned back to the castle in rage and madness, and he said that if they did not send out the king's son to him, the highest stone of the castle would be the lowest.<br />
   Said the queen to the king, \&quot;We'll try it yet; the butler's son is of the same age as our son.<br />
   She dressed up the butler's son, and she gives him to the giant by the hand. The giant had not gone far when he put the rod in his hand.<br />
   \&quot;If thy father had that rod,\&quot; says the giant, \&quot; what would he do with it?\&quot;<br />
   He would beat the dogs and the cats when they would be coming near the king's bottles and glasses.\&quot;<br />
   \&quot;Thou art the son of the butler,\&quot; says the giant and dashed his brains out too. The giant returned in a very great rage and anger. The earth shook under the sole of his feet, and the castle shook and all that was in it.<br />
   \&quot;OUT HERE WITH THY SON,\&quot; says the giant, \&quot;or in a twinkling the stone that is highest in the dwelling will be the lowest.\&quot; So they had to give the king's son to the giant.<br />
   When they were gone a little bit from the earth, the giant showed him the rod that was in his hand and said: \&quot;What would thy father do with this rod if he had it?\&quot;<br />
   The king's son said: \&quot; My father has a braver rod than that.\&quot;<br />
   And the giant asked him, \&quot;Where is thy father when he has that brave rod?\&quot;<br />
   And the king's son said: \&quot; He will be sitting in his kingly chair.\&quot;<br />
   Then the giant understood that he had the right one.<br />
   The giant took him to his own house, and he reared him as his own son. On a day of days when the giant was from home, the lad heard the sweetest music he ever heard in a room at the top of the giant's house. At a glance he saw the finest face he had ever seen. She beckoned to him to come a bit nearer to her, and she said her name was Auburn Mary but she told him to go this time, but to be sure to be at the same place about that dead midnight.<br />
   And as he promised he did. The giant's daughter was at his side in a twinkling, and she said, \&quot;Tomorrow you will get the choice of my two sisters to marry; but say that you will not take either, but me. My father wants me to marry the son of the king of the Green City, but I don't like him.\&quot; On the morrow the giant took out his three daughters, and he said:<br />
   Now, son of the king of Tethertown, thou hast not lost by living with me so long. Thou wilt get to wife one of the two eldest of my daughters, and with her leave to go home with her the day after the wedding.\&quot;<br />
   \&quot;If you will give me this pretty little one,\&quot; says the king's son, \&quot;I will take you at your word.\&quot;<br />
   The giant's wrath kindled, and he said: \&quot;Before thou gett'st her thou must do the three things that I ask thee to do.\&quot;<br />
   \&quot;Say on,\&quot; says the king's son.<br />
   The giant took him to the byre.<br />
   \&quot;Now,\&quot; says the giant, \&quot;a hundred cattle are stabled here, and it has not been cleansed for seven years. I am going from home to-day, and if this byre is not cleaned before night comes, so clean that a golden apple will run from end to end of it, not only thou shalt not get my daughter, but 'tis only a drink of thy fresh, goodly, beautiful blood that will quench my thirst this night.\&quot;<br />
   He begins cleaning the byre, but he might just as well to keep baling the great ocean. After midday when sweat was blinding him, the giant's youngest daughter came where he was, and she said to him:<br />
   \&quot;You are being punished, king's son.\&quot;<br />
   \&quot;I am that,\&quot; says the king's son.<br />
   \&quot;Come over,\&quot; says Auburn Mary, \&quot;and lay down your weariness.\&quot;<br />
   \&quot;I will do that,\&quot; says he, \&quot;there is but death awaiting me, at any rate.\&quot; He sat down near her. He was so tired that he fell asleep beside her. When he awoke, the giant's daughter was not to be seen, but the byre was so well cleaned that a golden apple would run from end to end of it and raise no stain. In comes the giant, and he said:<br />
   \&quot;Mast thou cleaned the byre, king's son?\&quot;<br />
   \&quot;I have cleaned it,\&quot; says he.<br />
   \&quot;Somebody cleaned it,\&quot; says the giant.<br />
   \&quot;You did not clean it, at all events,\&quot; said the king's son.<br />
   \&quot;Well, well!\&quot; says the giant, \&quot;since thou wert so active today, thou wilt get to this time tomorrow to thatch this byre with birds' down, from birds with no two feathers of one colour.\&quot;<br />
   The king's son was on foot before the sun; he caught up his bow and his quiver of arrows to kill the birds. He took to the moors, but if he did, the birds were not so easy to take. He was running after them till the sweat was blinding him. About mid-day who should come but Auburn Mary.<br />
   \&quot;You are exhausting yourself, king's son,\&quot; says she.<br />
   \&quot;I am,\&quot; said he.<br />
   \&quot;There fell but these two blackbirds, and both of one colour.\&quot;<br />
   \&quot;Come over and lay down your weariness on this pretty hillock,\&quot; says the giant's daughter.<br />
   \&quot;It's I am willing,\&quot; said he.<br />
   He thought she would aid him this time, too, and he sat down near her, and he was not long there till he fell asleep.<br />
   When he awoke, Auburn Mary was gone. He thought he would go back to the house, and he sees the byre thatched with feathers. When the giant came home, he said:<br />
   \&quot;Hast thou thatched the byre, king's son?\&quot;<br />
   \&quot;I thatched it,\&quot; says he.<br />
   \&quot;Somebody thatched it,\&quot; says the giant.<br />
   \&quot;You did not thatch it,\&quot; says the king's son.<br />
   \&quot;Yes, yes!\&quot; says the giant. \&quot;Now,\&quot; says the giant, \&quot;there is a fir tree beside that loch down there, and there is a magpie's nest in its top. The eggs thou wilt find in the nest. I must have them for my first meal. Not one must be burst or broken, and there are five in the nest.\&quot;<br />
   Early in the morning the king's son went where the tree was, and that tree was not hard to hit upon. Its match was not in the whole wood. From the foot to the first branch was five hundred feet. The king's son was going all round the tree. She came who was always bringing help to him.<br />
   \&quot;You are losing the skin of your hands and feet.\&quot;<br />
   \&quot;Ach! I am,\&quot; says he. \&quot;I am no sooner up than down.\&quot;<br />
   \&quot;This is no time for stopping,\&quot; says the giant's daughter. Now you must kill me, strip the flesh from my bones, take all those bones apart, and use them as steps for climbing the tree. When you are climbing the tree, they will stick to the glass as if they had grown out of it; but when you are coming down, and have put your foot on each one, they will drop into your hand when you touch them. Be sure and stand on each bone, leave none untouched; if you do, it will stay behind. Put all my flesh into this clean cloth by the side of the spring at the roots of the tree. When you come to the earth, arrange my bones together, put the flesh over them, sprinkle it with water from the spring, and I shall be alive before you. But don't forget a bone of me on the tree.\&quot;</p>

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<p>   \&quot;How could I kill you,\&quot; asked the king's son, \&quot;after what you have done for me?\&quot;<br />
   \&quot;If you won't obey, you and I are done for,\&quot; said Auburn Mary. \&quot;You must climb the tree, or we are lost; and to climb the tree you must do as I say.\&quot;<br />
   The king's son obeyed. He killed Auburn Mary, cut the flesh from her body, and unjointed the bones, as she had told him.<br />
   As he went up, the king's son put the bones of Auburn Mary's body against the side of the tree, using them as steps, till he came under the nest and stood on the last bone.<br />
   Then he took the eggs, and coming down, put his foot on every bone, then took it with him, till he came to the last bone, which was so near the ground that he failed to touch it with his foot.<br />
   He now placed all the bones of Auburn Mary in order again at the side of the spring, put the flesh on them, sprinkled it with water from the spring. She rose up before him, and said: \&quot; Didn't I tell you not to leave a bone of my body without stepping on it? Now I am lame for life! You left my little finger on the tree without touching it, and I have but nine fingers.\&quot;<br />
   \&quot;Now,\&quot; says she, \&quot;go home with the eggs quickly, and you will get me to marry tonight if you can know me. I and my two sisters will be arrayed in the same garments, and made like each other, but look at me when my father says, 'Go to thy wife, king's son;' and you will see a hand without a little finger.\&quot;<br />
   He gave the eggs to the giant.<br />
   \&quot;Yes, yes!\&quot; says the giant, \&quot;be making ready for your marriage.\&quot;<br />
   Then, indeed, there was a wedding, and it was a wedding! Giants and gentlemen, and the son of the king of the Green City was in the midst of them. They were married, and the dancing began, that was a dance! The giant's house was shaking from top to bottom.<br />
   But bed time came, and the giant said, \&quot;It is time for thee to go to rest, son of the king of Tethertown; choose thy bride to take with thee from amidst those.\&quot;<br />
   She put out the hand off which the little finger was, and he caught her by the hand.<br />
   \&quot;Thou hast aimed well this time too; but there is no knowing but we may meet thee another way,\&quot; said the giant.<br />
   But to rest they went. \&quot;Now,\&quot; says she, \&quot; sleep not, or else you are a dead man. We must fly quick, quick, or for certain my father will kill you.\&quot;<br />
   Out they went, and on the blue grey filly in the stable they mounted. \&quot;Stop a while,\&quot; says she, \&quot;and I will play a trick to the old hero.\&quot; She jumped in, and cut an apple into nine shares, and she put two shares at the head of the bed, and two shares at the foot of the bed, and two shares at the door of the kitchen, and two shares at the big door, and one outside the house.<br />
   The giant awoke and called, \&quot;Are you asleep?\&quot;<br />
   \&quot;Not yet,\&quot; said the apple that was at the head of the bed.<br />
   At the end of a while he called again.<br />
   \&quot;Not yet,\&quot; said the apple that was at the foot of the bed.<br />
   A while after this he called again: \&quot;Are your asleep?<br />
   \&quot;Not yet,\&quot; said the apple at the kitchen door. The giant called again.<br />
   The apple that was at the big door answered.<br />
   \&quot;You are now going far from me,\&quot; says the giant.<br />
   \&quot;Not yet,\&quot; says the apple that was outside the house.<br />
   \&quot;You are flying,\&quot; says the giant. The giant jumped on his feet, and to the bed he went, but it was cold-empty.<br />
   \&quot;My own daughter's tricks are trying me,\&quot; said the giant. \&quot; Here's after them,\&quot; says he.<br />
   At the mouth of day, the giant's daughter said that her father's breath was burning her back.<br />
   \&quot;Put your hand, quick,\&quot; said she, \&quot;in the ear of the grey filly, and whatever you find in it, throw it behind us.\&quot;<br />
   \&quot;There is a twig of sloe tree,\&quot; said he.<br />
   \&quot;Throw it behind us,\&quot; said she.<br />
   No sooner did he that, than there were twenty miles of blackthorn wood, so thick that scarce a weasel could go through it.<br />
   The giant came headlong, and there he is fleecing his head and neck in the thorns.<br />
   \&quot;My own daughter's tricks are here as before,\&quot; said the giant; \&quot;but if I had my own big axe and wood knife here, I would not be long making a way through this.\&quot;<br />
   He went home for the big axe and the wood knife, and sure he was not long on his journey, and he was the boy behind the big axe. He was not long making a way through the blackthorn.<br />
   \&quot;I will leave the axe and the wood knife here till I return,\&quot; says he.<br />
   \&quot;If you leave 'em, leave 'em,\&quot; said a hoodie that was in a tree, \&quot;we'll steal 'em, steal 'em.\&quot;<br />
   \&quot;If you will do that,\&quot; says the giant, \&quot;I must take them home.\&quot; He returned home and left them at the house.<br />
   At the heat of day the giant's daughter felt her father's breath burning her back.<br />
   \&quot;Put your finger in the filly's ear, and throw behind whatever you find in it.\&quot;<br />
   He got a splinter of grey stone, and in a twinkling there were twenty miles, by breadth and height, of great grey rock behind them.<br />
   The giant came full pelt, but past the rock he could not go.<br />
   \&quot;The tricks of my own daughter are the hardest things that ever met me,\&quot; says the giant; \&quot;but if I had my lever and my mighty mattock, I would not be long in making my way through this rock also.\&quot;<br />
   There was no help for it, but to turn the chase for them; and be was the boy to split the stones. He was not long in making a road through the rock.<br />
   \&quot;I will leave the tools here, and I will return no more.\&quot;<br />
   \&quot;If you leave 'em, leave 'em,\&quot; says the hoodie, \&quot;we will steal 'em, steal 'em.\&quot;<br />
   \&quot;Do that if you will; there is no time to go back.\&quot;<br />
   At the time of breaking the watch, the giant's daughter said that she felt her father's breath burning her back.<br />
   \&quot;Look in the filly's ear, king's son, or else we are lost.\&quot;<br />
   He did so, and it was a bladder of water that was in her ear this time. He threw it behind him and there was a fresh-water loch, twenty miles in length and breadth, behind them.<br />
   The giant came on, but with the speed he had on him, he was in the middle of the loch, and he went under, and he rose no more.<br />
   On the next day the young companions were come in sight of his father's house. \&quot;Now,\&quot; says she, \&quot;my father is drowned, and he won't trouble us any more; but before we go further,\&quot; says she, \&quot;go you to your father's house, and tell that you have the likes of me; but let neither man nor creature kiss you, for if you do, you will not remember that you have ever seen me.\&quot;<br />
   Every one he met gave him welcome and luck, and he charged his father and mother not to kiss him; but as mishap was to be, an old greyhound was indoors, and she knew him, and jumped up to his mouth, and after that he did not remember the giant's daughter.<br />
   She was sitting at the well's side as he left her, but the king's son was not coming. In the mouth of night she climbed up into a tree of oak that was beside the well, and she lay in the fork of that tree all night. A shoemaker had a house near the well, and about mid-day on the morrow, the shoemaker asked his wife to go for a drink for him out of the well. When the shoemaker's wife reached the well, and when she saw the shadow of her that was in the tree, thinking it was her own shadow, and she never thought till now that she was so handsome--she gave a cast to the dish that was in her hand, and it was broken on the ground, and she took herself to the house without vessel or water.<br />
   \&quot;Where is the water, wife?\&quot; said the shoemaker.<br />
   \&quot;You shambling, contemptible old carle, without grace, I have stayed too long your water and wood thrall.\&quot;<br />
   \&quot;I think, wife, that you have turned crazy. Go you, daughter, quickly, and fetch a drink for your father.\&quot;<br />
   His daughter went, and in the same way so it happened to her. She never thought till now that she was so lovable, and she took herself home.<br />
   \&quot;Up with the drink,\&quot; said her father.<br />
   \&quot;You home-spun shoe carle, do you think I am fit to be your thrall?\&quot;<br />
   The poor shoemaker thought that they had taken a turn in their understandings, and he went himself to the well. He saw the shadow of the maiden in the well, and he looked up to the tree, and he sees the finest woman he ever saw.<br />
   \&quot;Your seat is wavering, but your face is fair,\&quot; said the shoemaker. \&quot;Come down, for there is need of you for a short while at my house.\&quot;<br />
   The shoemaker understood that this was the shadow that had driven his people mad. The shoemaker took her to his house, and he said that he had but a poor bothy, but that she should get a share of all that was in it.<br />
   One day, the shoemaker had shoes ready, for on that very day the king's son was to be married. The shoemaker was going to the castle with the shoes of the young people, and the girl said to the shoemaker, \&quot;I would like to get a sight of the king's son before he marries.\&quot;<br />
   \&quot;Come with me,\&quot; says the shoemaker, \&quot;I am well acquainted with the servants at the castle, and you shall get a sight of the king's son and all the company.\&quot;<br />
   And when the gentles saw the pretty woman that was here they took her to the wedding-room, and they filled for her a glass of wine. When she was going to drink what is in it, a flame went up out of the glass, and a golden pigeon and a silver pigeon sprang out of it. They were flying about when three grains of barley fell on the floor. The silver pigeon sprung, and ate that up.<br />
   Said the golden pigeon to him, \&quot;If you remembered when I cleared the byre, you would not eat that without giving me a share.\&quot;<br />
   Again there fell three other grains of barley, and the silver pigeon sprung, and ate that up as before.<br />
   If you remembered when I thatched the byre, you would not eat that without giving me my share,\&quot; says the golden pigeon.<br />
   Three other grains fall, and the silver pigeon sprung, and ate that up.<br />
   \&quot;If you remembered when I harried the magpie's nest, you would not eat that without giving me my share,\&quot; says the golden pigeon; \&quot;I lost my little finger bringing it down, and I want it still.\&quot;<br />
   The king's son minded, and he knew who it was that was before him.<br />
   \&quot;Well,\&quot; said the king's son to the guests at the feast, \&quot;when I was a little younger than I am now, I lost the key of a casket that I had. I had a new key made, but after it was brought to me I found the old one. Now, I'll leave it to any one here to tell me what I am to do. Which of the keys should I keep?\&quot;<br />
   My advice to you,\&quot; said one of the guests, \&quot;is to keep the old key, for it fits the lock better and you're more used to it.\&quot;<br />
   Then the king's son stood up and said \&quot;I thank you for a wise advice and an honest word. This is my bride the daughter of the giant who saved my life at the risk of her own. I'll have her and no other woman.\&quot;<br />
   So the king's son married Auburn Mary and the wedding lasted long and all were happy. But all I got was butter on a live coal, porridge in a basket, and they sent me for water to the stream, and the paper shoes came to an end.</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;203&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/6/2006 2:43 am <br />
To: 	Mulsknr1 	 (4 of 8) </p>
 	
<p>[Yes, thank you! Had ta pull myself outta reading further and further, lol. I'll be kickin back and reading up the whole lot of it sometime. Grendel of Beowulf stories and his mother were both rumored to be sasquatch like creatures as well as celtoid giants. The giants in Anne Rice's Lasher, Witching Hour and the one name title which escapes me mindset also detail a rare race of giants from that region, as well as some dwarves. Germanic Fomorians troll-like living in the black forest, the list goes on. In those older times of myth and majesty we Did Not Walk Alone, giant footsteps dwarfed out own and Wonder Strode as Men. lol, just liked the sound of all that.]</p>&quot;
&quot;203&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Mulsknr1  	3/6/2006 8:53 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (5 of 8) </p>
 	
<p>I have been trying to read beawulf since High school . I have it now On  \&quot;books on tape\&quot; And I still can't understand it . its not safe to drive and intereprit that old style of talking at the same time. Is it true that beawulf is the oldest peice of celtic literature? a form of prose? I don't know why I want to read it. i think it is on a list of things I was just to busy to do, like homework when I was younger. ican't understand what i was thinking. If I had it to do over I would have paid more attention in school. probably not. I definitly would have been more of a ladies man thats for sure. lol</p>&quot;
&quot;203&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/7/2006 5:48 am <br />
To: 	Mulsknr1 	 (6 of 8) </p>
 	
<p>[There's a slightly vague interpretation of it starring Antonio Bandoleras called The 13th Warrior. I hate the way they pronounced the Beowulf character as Bullywhiff in the movie AND the audiobook by Micheal Crichton called Eaters Of The Dead. Basically same story, just in book audiobook and movie forms, lol. Their large hairy creatures were believed to be a form of bear demon though but turned out to be a form of relict hominid similar to midway cromagnons. Similarity there was Grendel was ruled by his mom basically, and this tribe was a matriarchal society. Oh, snap, forgot to add Beowulf also got an appearance in a story arc of Xena Warrior Princess in her celtic season as I call it. Several episodes removing her from greece rome egypt and putting her in the lands of Thor Odin Valkyries and fog enshrouded scragglytrees.]</p>&quot;
&quot;203&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Mulsknr1  	3/7/2006 8:16 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (7 of 8) </p>
 	
<p>Maybe they will show a xena re-run this week for St.Patty's day, I am going to check the Guide. And thanks for the info about the just of the story. I think that might help me understand what they are talking about if I know what the heck they are \&quot;trying to say\&quot;. i am going to listen to my tapes again.I also signed out Bulfinchs guide to mythology. That is quite interesting too. I started reading that one some time back. I picked it up for 50cents at one of our used book stores.</p>&quot;
&quot;203&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/9/2006 4:34 pm <br />
To: 	Mulsknr1 	 (8 of 8) </p>
 	
<p>[Some links for Myself to look back on later, love it when mythology and cryptozoology meet, lol.]</p>

<p>Bulfinch's Mythology - The Age of Fable , please access that site at <a href="http://www.bulfinch.org">www.bulfinch.org</a> or wait a few seconds for this page to automatically transfer you there<br />
<a href="http://www.webcom.com/shownet/medea/bulfinch/welcome.html">http://www.webcom.com/shownet/medea/bulfinch/welcome.html</a></p>

<p>Bulfinch's Mythology, 'The Age of Chivalry or Legends of King Arthur'<br />
Annotated, hyperlinked 'Age of Chivalry, Legends of King Arthur' from Bulfinch's Mythology ... ...<br />
<a href="http://www.bulfinch.org/tales/welcome.html">http://www.bulfinch.org/tales/welcome.html</a></p>

<p>Bulfinch's Mythology, The Age of Fable - Chapter 27, Part 1: The ... The Trojan War.<br />
<a href="http://www.bulfinch.org/fables/bull27.html">http://www.bulfinch.org/fables/bull27.html</a></p>

<p>Bullfinch's Mythology<br />
Nor will you find it easy to guide those horses, with their breasts full of fire that they breathe forth from their mouths and nostrils. I can scarcely govern them myself, when they are unruly and ...<br />
<a href="http://www.mythome.org/bfchapv.html">http://www.mythome.org/bfchapv.html</a></p>

<p>Mythology Resources to help you with your homework<br />
Bullfinch's Mythology Dictionary of Faeries and the Encyclopedia of Fairy Tales (searchable ... The Guide to Unbiological Species is a guide to those creatures who have been ...<br />
<a href="http://www.schoolwork.org/myth.html">http://www.schoolwork.org/myth.html</a></p>

<p>Norse Mythology: Creation of the World<br />
Bullfinch's Mythology The story of Ygdrasil. Old Norse Mythology Places and mythological creatures <a href="http://ancienthistory.about.com/library/weekly/aa083199.htm">http://ancienthistory.about.com/library/weekly/aa083199.htm</a></p>

<p>Dandalf the Dragon<br />
Bullfinch's Mythology Celtic Tales &amp; Epic Journey Classical Mythology by Geography ... Lugodoc's Guide to Celtic Mythology Mythography Mythopoeia Mythology (University of Michigan<br />
<a href="http://dandalf.com/dandalf/Mythology.html">http://dandalf.com/dandalf/Mythology.html</a></p>

<p>ferrellweb &raquo; reference &raquo; mythology &amp; folklore<br />
Bullfinch's Mythology Contains the complete text of Thomas Bullfinch's Age of Fable , Age of Chivalry , and ... A painfully cute Hermes is your guide on a Flash-animated tour through some of the staples ...<br />
<a href="http://www.ferrellweb.com/reference/mythology.html">http://www.ferrellweb.com/reference/mythology.html</a></p>

<p>Online Mythology Resources<br />
A well-indexed guide to an online hypertext edition of Apollodorus' Library , an ancient ... of the places Pausanias describes have mythological significance. A plain text of Bullfinch's Mythology ...<br />
<a href="http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/~jfarrell/courses/spring96/myth/resources.html">http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/~jfarrell/courses/spring96/myth/resources.html</a></p>

<p>Fermigas Portal: Mythology of the World<br />
Bullfinch's Mythology Aesop's Fables Beowulf The Iliad(Homer) The Thousand Nights and a Night (1001 Arabian ... Guide to Early Christian Literature on the Internet Hawaiian Mythology Hawaiian Religious ...<br />
<a href="http://www.fermigas.com/MainPages/Mythology.html">http://www.fermigas.com/MainPages/Mythology.html</a></p>

<p>Stories in Norse Mythology<br />
Bullfinch's Mythology ... Moon is made to guide the chariot that draws the moon across the sky. This chariot is drawn ...<br />
<a href="http://todd.reimer.com/norse/story.html">http://todd.reimer.com/norse/story.html</a></p>

<p>[I'm gonna be heading to Aesop's Fables for some story inspiration soon, got a newer character in concept running around that would be ideal to be prone to follies and failures, lol. Aesop never dealt with Hyenas though did he?]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/1/2004 12:11 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[Startling (not, paratheses are mine. ahem..,) Startling Evidence of Another Form of Life on Earth Now: Bigfoot. by John Napier! with eight pages of revealing photographs.]</p>

<p>\&quot;The Yeti...<br />
Sasquatch..<br />
Bigfoot...</p>

<p>Do they exist?</p>

<p>Sicne 1832, hundreds of giant shaggy humanoid creatures have been sighted around the world-from the northwest United States and Canada to the upper reaches of the Himalayas. Legends about them abound; their footprints have been discovered and preserved in plaster; they have been seen by many responsible people and even photographed by a few. Still, none of these elusive monsters has ever been captured, (Napier contradicts himself again, ie: \&quot;Jacko\&quot;?) and an incredulous world is undecided about their existence.</p>

<p>Are they real? ANd, if so, what are they? Living prehumans which have somehow managed to survive the ravages of centuries by eluding civilzation? Beings not of this world? Or perhaps strange biological mutations we do not yet understand?</p>

<p>In this exciting (yeah) thought-provoking book, a respected primate biologist has researched every sighting, has sifted through all the evidence to come up with startling (yeah) conclusions about this most mysterious being.\&quot;</p>

<p>[Okay, I read through it all, and it's chock fullup on Napier's informed opinions, but he contradicts himself here and there, plus it's an older book, so the knowledge is'nt that current to what we may know now. Yup, 1972. Oookay, Well, my first oddpoint here is that Napier argues against Sasquatch existence by pointing out ecological issues of food availability for the Sasquatch by comparing it with the dietary needs of other large primates, but when looking back over the fossil evidence for similar creatures, comes out and says, the jaw bones, musculature and dental structure is adequate for chewing up about any type of plant matter to extract nutrients from it. I applaude his objectivity and all, but he comes across to me as trying to hard to play the straightman cynical type while still presented with facts even he cannot entirely refute.</p>

<p>Finally, it's a good read if you have the patience for soemone using big words to talk themselves into, out of and back into, back and forth, the Sasquatch issue and taking us along with him.]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/2/2004 11:35 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (2 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[This one I skimmed in two nights, Its a big read and I was only after one branch of study: Sasquatch!]</p>

<p>Manlike Monsters on Trial</p>

<p>Early Records and Modern Evidence</p>

<p>Editted by<br />
Marjorie Halpin and Micheal M. Ames</p>

<p>CALGARY The claim of a recent sighting of a large, hairy manlike creature near Tumbler Ridge has rekindled fascination with the Sasquatch.</p>

<p>\&quot;HE couldmove as quick as a deer... We were hoping this thing would'nt coem out and try to attack us. It sent a chill up my spine.\&quot;</p>

<p>When the men returned to the remote site the next day, oversized tracks in the snow lent credibility to their story.</p>

<p>The Vancouver Sun, Wednesday, April 29 1987</p>

<p>New paperback edition.</p>

<p>Malike monsters exist... Sasquatch, Bigfoot Yeti, the Abominable Snowman and other manlike creatures have been reported through history and around the world. Is there proof of their physica reality, or is all such evidence a hoax? Are eyewitness sightings believable, or isa man's perception of the world around him in doubt? Why are Manlike Monsters a persistent part of myth and legend?</p>

<p>[Thsi is wha I got so far, there's so much more on the back of this book to type and it exceeds my current energy and ambition levels. My short critique so far is, it's very through, not just looking at Sasquatch and it's mythica and real world counterparts, but it looks at teh human mind, culture, religions, myths, and not only that we believe, but WHY we believe. I feel the high point of the book is John Greene's submission, as this is a book of compiled literature and papers from various experts, he really stands out in being interesting and educational on a subject treated too lightly by most others in teh scientific establishment.]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/7/2004 6:57 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (3 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[Okay a continuation of te back cover t give you a better idea of this book's content.]</p>

<p>International experts attempt to answer these questions by inquiring into the Sasquatch and similar phenomena. Manlike Monsters n Trial explores arguements about the nature of their existance as well as the psychological and mythological influences that affect our perceptions of them.</p>

<p>Th debate waged between experts, laymen, scientists and scholars from may fields of study focuses on a key question Do manlike monsters exist only in man's imagination, or do tey als inhabit the wilderess? The debate itself is organisd into three sections: \&quot;Monsters in the forests of the mind\&quot; \&quot;Manlike monsters in the Native New World\&quot; and \&quot;Contemporary Sasquatch investigation\&quot; The lsat section analyses eyewitness sightings and physical evidence, and the book includes colour photographs of the unthinkable - a huge upright furry beast. Captured on film by Roger patterson and Bob Gimlin in California in 1967 - it is accreditted as teh only sasquatchlike creature ever filmed.</p>

<p>[Give it some time, 'm striving for footage like this myself.]</p>

<p>This fascinating 370 page book first published in 1980, not only attempts t reconcile te sometimes conflicting, sometimes, acrimonious (look it up, 'm only the relayer.) veiws of experts, amatuers, and scolars in the search for the truth.</p>

<p>Marjorie Halpin is curator of ethnology in the Museum of Anthropology and an assistant professor inteh Anthropology Dept at te University of British Columbia.</p>

<p>Micheal M. Ames is the director of the Museum of Anthropology and a professor of anthropology dept. at the University of British COlumbia.</p>

<p>[That's al for that one, now onto one f my favorite books to refer people to because of it's accesibility, and affordability.]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/7/2004 7:09 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (4 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>FIELD GUIDE TO THE SASQUATCH</p>

<p>Follow in the foosteps of North America's most elusive animal. With maps to Bigfoot territory from California to British Columbia.</p>

<p>ON THE TRAIL of the SASQUATCH</p>

<p>Elusive mammal? Mythical beast? Or elaborate hoax? What is this towering, hair-covered creature that haunts our forests and our imaginations?</p>

<p>[Also, thanks to the International Society, shown onteh back cover is a frame from the 1967 PAtterson/Gimlin film, shot near Bluff Creek California!]</p>

<p>Partial proceeds from the guide's sale help support the nternational Society of Cryptozoology,</p>

<p>[BTW this is not a commercial plug, I'm gettin nothing out of thisbut the personal satisfaction that people are picking this book as a cool pocket reference guide that will enhance their skills as a Sasquatch seeker, and their enjoyment as an enthusiast.]</p>

<p>whose purpose is to serve as a focal point for the investigation, analysis, publication, and discussion of all matters related to animals of unexpected form or size, or unexpected occurence in tiem or space. The Society encourages scientific examination of all evidence related to these matters.</p>

<p>[Note: This is also published by Sasquatch Books, the Best publishing firm for this type of info due to it's topic base and wealth of information on it. Now, for a rela cheap price go out and get it and I might be able to be talked into hosting a Sasquatch class/discussion soon.]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/7/2004 7:20 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (5 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[And because I'm a fair-minded monstroid, I'll plug this one, straight from the site itself, and filletted for space.]</p>

<p>50 Years With Bigfoot:  <br />
Tennessee Chronicles of Co-Existence<br />
by Mary Alayne Green &amp; Janice Carter Coy<br />
Book Cover Artwork<br />
by Paul Smith<br />
of the<br />
Passtudios</p>

<p>the Art of Paul Smith<br />
  <a href="http://home.comcast.net/~paul.smith7/index.htm">http://home.comcast.net/~paul.smith7/index.htm</a><br />
Please Visit Paul's Web Site for artwork done with excellence and great sensitivity.<br />
This man makes a difference in his field and his prints are much sought after.</p>

<p>December 2002<br />
Presented in this book you will read a true story which began in 1947 about<br />
a Tennessee farmer, Robert Carter Sr., and a hairy male hominoid. Carter was<br />
clearing a portion of some wooded land he owned when a hominoid of unknown<br />
origin was pinned beneath a fallen tree, resulting in injuries to this<br />
 young being severe enough to require first aid treatment.<br />
Carter took this \&quot;child\&quot; into his own house, dressed his wounds, and made<br />
inquiries among his neighbors to see if anyone had abandoned this deformed <br />
and hairy being to the wilds. One nearby neighbor, Birdie, a Native American,<br />
quickly informed Carter that this was a sasquatch or bigfoot and she called it<br />
a \&quot;Seelahtik.\&quot; In fact, Birdie also had problems with these Seelahtik's<br />
invading her storm cellar at times; the Carter's were to find out later on.<br />
Birdie kept her canned food in mason jars in her cellar along with other<br />
vegetables being stored there from time to time time.<br />
This hominoid whom Carter named \&quot;Fox\&quot; stood about four feet<br />
tall when found was locked inside a barn in a stable shortly after going berserk<br />
inside the Carter's living room.  Carter felt it necessary that the \&quot;child\&quot; was<br />
restrained due to his injuries.  The young bigfoot's parents howled for three<br />
nights in a row before destroying the stable Fox was kept in and finally<br />
succeeded in freeing him. Not long afterwards, Carter became aware that he<br />
was being followed by this young bigfoot; so he started talking to Fox in the same<br />
soothing tones he used with his horses while breaking them to ride while he<br />
worked on the farm. Mr. Carter was an accomplished horse trainer and imparted<br />
his skills onto Janice in later life. Therefore, his knowledge of \&quot;critters\&quot; and his<br />
 kind and gentle ways with them, succinctly began a lifelong friendship<br />
between the \&quot;Seelahtik\&quot; and Carter until his death in 1996, concluding the<br />
50 years he protected and harbored this unknown primate.<br />
Carter's granddaughter, Janice Carter Coy's experiences with the bigfoot began in<br />
1972 when she was only 7 years old. Janice helped her grandfather, whom she called<br />
\&quot;Papaw,\&quot; feed the Bigfoot for many years. This is a method that is known in the<br />
bigfoot research field as \&quot;habituation.\&quot; This method allows the bigfoot to<br />
gradually become used to a human, taming them with food and kindness.<br />
Now, for the first time, we have the Carter's recollections of what transpired through<br />
 the years on their farm as told by Janice, her sister, Lila Carter, and other family<br />
members. Janice's and Lila's keen interest in the bigfoot results in an amazing<br />
amount of details and information on these homins. Janice tells facts from her<br />
own observations of the bigfoot while sitting high in the tops of trees during the<br />
years she grew up on the farm.  Information heretofore unavailable to mankind about<br />
the nature of the bigfoot hominoid is included in this expansive volume of work<br />
by Janice Carter Coy and Mary Alayne Green.<br />
It does reveal--at last--the true nature of the Bigfoot.</p>

<p>* 275 pages</p>

<p>* Full color cover</p>

<p>* Oversize Book -  8 1/2 by 11 inches</p>

<p>*  Photographs with the book are supporting evidence for the existence<br />
of these bigfoot on the Carter's farm as there are two full page color<br />
photographs included with many black and whites.</p>

<p>For information on ordering this book:<br />
Mary A. Green<br />
233 Warren Ave.<br />
Algood, TN    38506<br />
Contact E-mail address:<br />
<a href="mailto:bigfootlady_55@yahoo.com">bigfootlady_55@yahoo.com</a></p>

<p>ALSO AVAILABLE:<br />
 a CD Companion to the book, with Janice spelling and pronouncing<br />
over 200 Bigfoot vocalizations that she and her grandfather used to<br />
communicate with the bigfoot.</p>

<p>December 2002</p>
 
<p>Preface of Book<br />
\&quot;50 Years With Bigfoot: Tennessee Chronicles of Co-Existence<br />
Having been engaged in hominology (the study of living non-sapiens hominids)<br />
 for 38 years, I am in a position to judge the accounts of Mary Green and Janice Coy. I see them as truthful and in some aspects unprecedented.<br />
 In a recent article I wondered what would happen if a young homin<br />
(non-sapiens hominid) should be taught to speak by humans. Some<br />
months later, to my greatest amazement, I learned that such an<br />
 \&quot;experiment\&quot; had long been accomplished. Its process and results<br />
 are described in this book.<br />
Why do I believe it? Because Janice, who tells the story,<br />
has confided to me such details of the<br />
bigfoot's anatomy and behavior which she had nowhere<br />
to learn from but in actual close observations of the creatures.<br />
We do know a number of cases in Russia and North America of<br />
close interactions between homins and humans, but,<br />
to my knowledge, it's the first time such<br />
interactions are described first hand so circumstantially.<br />
We learned most details about the chimpanzees in the wild<br />
from Jane Goodall, about the gorillas from Dian Fossey, and now learn<br />
 about the bigfoot from Mary Green and Janice Coy. These<br />
women began their investigations not as specialists but as<br />
people in love with wildlife, seeking not hunting trophies but knowledge<br />
 and friendly relations with the primates they observed. Hence<br />
their record results. The role of women in such investigations<br />
 no longer seems fortuitous.<br />
Paradoxically, this book, written by two lay persons, turns,<br />
if I may say so, a new page and opens a new chapter in the science<br />
 of man and man's origin.<br />
Dmitri Bayanov,<br />
Darwin Museum, Moscow, Russia<br />
November 24, 2002</p>

<p> Excerpts from the Book</p>

<p>Excerpt No. One<br />
(Page 133)<br />
Bigfoot's Features<br />
by Janice Carter Coy<br />
The bigfoot's hair is like a collie dog's hair that is silky looking and soft to<br />
the touch.  The shorter, under hair coat's texture is softer than the texture of<br />
the longer over hair on their bodies. When clean, the bigfoot's hair flows<br />
as naturally as a Collie dog's hair does, and it is 3 to 4 inches long in<br />
some areas on their bodies, especially on their heads on what is considered<br />
 to be their \&quot;manes\&quot;.<br />
Actually, the Tennessee bigfoot do have long head hair as most<br />
 humans do. Their facial structures are not monkey looking at all except<br />
 for the hair on their bodies which is associated with the great apes.<br />
 Fox, the old male, may have been a foxy man in the bigfoot<br />
species. The female and the young ones were not as pretty or as<br />
intelligent looking as the old male was.  He may not have had any<br />
inbreeding in him and then again, he might have.<br />
Bigfoot skin is black like old saddle leather. Their skin is not<br />
oily and they don't have wrinkles or pock marks on them. The skin is<br />
also dry looking to me, but I'm not meaning, in any sense of the word,<br />
 that the skin has any appearance of flakiness. It is a good bit like our skin is and will show highlights in the sun. They don't have a ridge going to<br />
their ears. They do have a ridge above the pronounced brow ridge<br />
that goes around the skull under the hair on their heads.<br />
It doesn't show well because of the hair.</p>

<p> Excerpt No. Two<br />
(Page 149)<br />
Burying Their Dead<br />
by Janice Carter Coy<br />
The way I know the bigfoot bury their dead is because I saw them burying one.<br />
They would take food to the grave of the little one they buried for a long time,<br />
laying it on top of the grave. I thought this was odd. That is why I said they bury<br />
 their dead. At least they did that one. They dug a very large hole, or<br />
else I thought it was large when I was a child, to place the little dead one in. This<br />
baby belonged to Sheba and Fox and it was the third one born to them. They<br />
 had the twins first and then this one female was born dead.<br />
The dead female was born on the 25th of May, as I know the exact date she came<br />
into the world and was dead. No, I didn't see Sheba have her, but I did hear Sheba<br />
scream and then scream and whimper a lot right before she showed up with the<br />
dead baby.</p>
 
<p>Excerpt No. Three<br />
(Page 130-131)<br />
Chapter Sixteen<br />
Physical Evidence<br />
by Mary Green<br />
I would like to include here a few portions of e-mails from the hundreds that<br />
 Janice and I have exchanged through the course of many months. Her words<br />
 ring true and their meaning is special to me. This was written shortly after<br />
 she moved back to the farm in April 2002.<br />
I think it has helped jar my memory some to move back here to the farm.<br />
I go out and look around the farm for more signs of them and their doings now. I<br />
noticed a fresh tree twist over next to the old tree cave the other day. I also saw at<br />
 the nest there at the old spring that there is a tree twisted about eight feet up and<br />
 it looks like it has been twisted about four times around and bent down to the<br />
ground. That old spring area is a number one place for me to look for foot prints as<br />
the earth is moist over there and if they don't step across it at the bottom side<br />
they will leave a print for sure. Not even they can step across at the upper side<br />
 where they used to like to get the lizards and crawfish out at.<br />
Is this a new beginning for Janice? She has the opportunity to bring forth all of the<br />
information and physical proof necessary to prove the bigfoot exist. This is a tall order<br />
but she does believe she can, or at least states she is going to make the supreme effort<br />
to do so. Perhaps she is now the only person alive that would stand a chance of doing<br />
this. She is alone in this pursuit since her grandfather's death. If Robert Carter Sr. had<br />
wanted the world to know at any time what lived on his farm, he could have easily<br />
brought forth the proof, yet he did not.<br />
He is truly the man responsible for habituating the bigfoot when all others who<br />
 have tried to make such an effort have failed. He left a granddaughter to<br />
follow in his footsteps, a determined and honest woman who has made an<br />
impressive start in her quest of proving that the bigfoot are living creatures<br />
 of awesome intelligence and power. I can personally vouch for the fact that<br />
she has made much progress towards her final goal.</p>

<p>Early Book Review by Ben Blake<br />
I received my copy of the book by Mary Green and Janice Carter-Coy and<br />
am pleased to say \&quot;I was shocked at the volume of quality of information<br />
within the covers.\&quot; This book leaves the contemporary works by others in<br />
the dust. The critically in-depth introductions by Ray Crowe, Dimitri<br />
Bayanov, and Will Duncan prepare one for a most delightful trip into one<br />
families encounters with a previously thought nonexistent creature. This<br />
book makes me think twice about questioning the authenticity of Smokey<br />
Crabtree's classic! Apparently there is something undiscovered, something<br />
large and intelligent...<br />
Many will learn from this work and whereas other writers have destroyed the<br />
reputation of the honest Sasquatch researcher over the recent years, This work should<br />
be included with the classic cryptozoological authors like Ivan Sanderson,<br />
Bernard Heuvelmans, and John Keel.<br />
Well worth the price...<br />
Ben Blake</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/7/2004 7:29 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (6 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[Okay, now, this isnt an apology, it's not a plea to be let back in, this is a peaceoffering showing that whatever hard feelings I may harbor about being banned, for whatever good reason I'm sure that I've been deemed unsuitable for membership of that board, does not affect how I feel about people who love and genuinely care about Sasquatch. Here's more:]</p>

<p>Artwork by Bill Asmussen<br />
 <a href="http://www.hominidartwork.com">http://www.hominidartwork.com</a></p>

<p>\&quot;Bigfoot at my Door\&quot;<br />
by Mary Alayne Green</p>

<p>\&quot;Cover Illustration done by the B-Man\&quot;</p>

<p>Mary Green has been a field bigfoot researcher since 1996. Her interest in bigfoot started when she came to realize that many of the odd occurrences happening to her family on their property in Tennessee were bigfoot related. She had not believed her children when they told her that they were seeing \&quot;wild hairy men.\&quot;  Her oldest daughter, Cindy, had her blackberries stolen by a bigfoot one day and Mary thought Cindy had seen a bear.<br />
This is a true story of the Green family and their triumph over the bigfoot that terrorized them since 1961. Instead of remaining in fear of these giant hominoids, Mary decided to seek them out for herself. What she has found has opened her eyes to their existence.<br />
Mary has become an extremely dedicated bigfoot field researcher in a few short years.  She went against all odds; her age, disabilities, and financial problems, along with ridicule in order to prove to herself and to others, that there are bigfoot who live in the forests and mountains of Tennessee.<br />
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />
Book Excerpts<br />
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Table of Contents<br />
Photograph Index                                 <br />
Dedication                                       <br />
Foreword                                       <br />
Chapters                                   <br />
1.      Growing up in Dayton, Ohio                             <br />
2.      Moving to Tennessee                                         <br />
3.      Dark Shadows at Night                             <br />
4.      Eyes at the Window                             <br />
5.      Food Thief                                     <br />
6.      Wild Man in the Woods                             <br />
7.      Screams at Night and the Baby in the Woods             <br />
8.      Other Events                                 <br />
9.      Finding the Internet                             <br />
10.    Mom, There?s a Bigfoot                             <br />
11.    Significant Finding                               <br />
12.    Strange Structures                             <br />
13.    Aggressive Encounter                             <br />
14.    Hominoid or Hominid Hair?                       <br />
15.    Habituation Success through Feeding?               <br />
16.    Researchers                               <br />
17.    What?s in the Future?                           <br />
References                                       <br />
Index   <br />
177 pages<br />
8.5\&quot; x 11\&quot; size.<br />
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Excerpts from Chapter 1<br />
**********<br />
     We were not far from the Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, now.  I remember my hand held tightly by my father as I hurried my legs along as fast as I could make them go. I was doing my best to keep up. I think I was around two years old at the time. After a while, I was swooped up into my father?s arms, and we could go faster. This was such a relief because my shoulder and arm were aching from reaching up so high to hold his hand. <br />
     We crossed a large field, and I could see in the distance a lot of houses built in rows. I didn?t know it then, but this was a large post-war complex built in haste to house returning WWII veterans and their families. I always believed that it was named Overlook Homes, because all of the houses were constructed on steep hillsides that overlooked the Wright Patterson Air Force Base.<br />
**********<br />
      I would not have believed my life as a war veteran?s child, and the near tragedy with the airplane, would prepare me to become a bigfoot researcher. Strange, or exciting events, dogged my life, especially after I married and moved to Tennessee in 1960. I suddenly found myself in a remote setting within a farming community, which should have been a place where calm prevailed. Yet nothing could have prepared me for the events that transpired in my life over the next 38 years. Maybe the airplane nearly crashing into our home in Dayton, Ohio, was only the beginning.<br />
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Excerpts from Chapter 7<br />
    I looked down the hall and nearly panicked. The smoke was rolling up from the open basement door. I grabbed the baby and wrapped him in a thick blanket, then grabbed my car keys. I ran outside as fast as I could go and started the car, laying John Jr. on the front seat and turning the heater on.<br />
    I ran back inside, looking for flames as I went. Finding none, I knew I would have to look downstairs. The whole house was boiling with smoke up towards the ceiling. I bent over and descended the stairs. I thought that I needed to see how bad the fire was, and if I had any chance at all of putting it out myself. There was no fire department that serviced our area, so no one to call. No 911. We just coped with emergency situations by ourselves.<br />
 **********<br />
     ?Then what kind of baby could it be?? I asked him. I was near panic. I would not be held responsible for a baby dying in my woods without first checking it out. I needed to see for myself first. The cries were sending chills all the way through me. The baby sounded like it was almost too weak to cry at times. I could not force myself to believe it was some other type of unknown creature, and yet?the cries were so eerie. Some reasoning faculties took over at last. I began to wonder how a baby could have walked from the bluff to the back of our barn. If it was a baby, someone was carrying it!<br />
 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Excerpts from Chapter 12<br />
    I found the marker on top of a mountain (elevation 1455 feet) in April, 1998, and photographed it from different angles. I did not touch any portion of it, but did walk around it. I was intrigued by the way it was built, and doubted that a human had made it. I went back two weeks later, to see if any sticks had been added to it, or taken from it, or if it had remained the same after my intrusion.<br />
    Much to my astonishment, it was completely gone. Not one stick of it was found on the ground. I walked in an expanding circle around the previous location of the marker, looking for sticks it had been made with. I had the photograph with me, taken on the day I first found it. The only sticks on the ground nearby were larger, and didn?t match the ones used in the marker.<br />
    Later on that day, I located a taller, but similar structure, about a mile north of the first one. This teepee style structure was not as neatly built, having some long limbs that pointed over the side of the mountain, away from the road we had traveled on.<br />
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Letter from Sarah Weiler about Bigfoot at My Door.<br />
Mary,<br />
I got your new book earlier this week. I tried to make it last, but no luck. I devoured it. You are an excellent writer. I can?t believe you ever had trouble writing. You really know how to tell a story. I loved this book as much, if not more, than 50 Years With Bigfoot.<br />
I don?t know how you?ve stayed sane all of these years. If I heard all the noises, saw all of the eyes, shadows and door knobs turning, had all of the house raids that you?ve had over the years ? and not have my husband nor others acknowledge them ? they would have had to put me away. I truly don?t know how you?ve managed to stay so normal and down to earth.<br />
And how very nice of you to acknowledge all of the people who have helped you with your research. I know too many people (especially in the Bigfoot arena) who take all of the credit for every bit of information they can, then deny the truthfulness of anyone else?s finds. It was also helpful to the reader to hear about the hard work that everyone has put into the research. If you?d done it all on your own, you would still have some incredible stuff, but not as much evidence, and the evidence would not have been as robust as it is.<br />
When I read your words? I?m there. I?m in the story. I see and hear what you describe. It all sounds so real. Then I look out my window, or think about all of the times I?ve been in the woods or fishing, and it doesn?t seem real at all. I would do anything to see or hear something involving Bigfoot. I believe you?re telling the truth, as I?ve believed other credible people. That?s why I keep investing time and money into the search. However, I?ve never seen a footprint or anything else that would make it real in my mind. I?m always sure that I?m alone. (So why do I keep trying? ? Who knows!) Just once, I?d like to see a Bigfoot pacing behind some brush or trees. I just want to see enough to know that I?m justified in believing.<br />
Keep up the good work. I?ll keep monitoring your web site for more info.</p>

<p>Sincerely,</p>

<p>Sarah Weiler</p>

<p>(Sarah has been invited to Tennessee in hopes she will hear or see one while here. M.G.)</p>

<p>Bigfoot Book<br />
233 Warren Ave.<br />
Algood, TN, 35806</p>

<p>Thank you!<br />
<a href="http://www.tnbigfootlady.com">www.tnbigfootlady.com</a></p>

<p>[Now with that done, I continue on to my work, as I'm sure she continues onto her's, various differences aside, at least we're working toward the same vision. :)]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/8/2004 10:41 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (7 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>Mant, I don't like it.  But I'm not going to drink over it, LOL!   You are the best of us.   Well, I know in one respect, you're like me:  If somebody don't want what I have to offer, they can take their business elsewhere.   But you have infinitely more to offer to the BF community than I do, and it's a great shame when people defocus on what does not and should not matter at all.   The way I see it, Christianity should be a program of attraction--not promotion.  It's real enlightened of you to be fair to the important message in the book instead of wanting to flame the messenger.  :)</p>

<p>Well, I can see you here every day when I feel like it.   So there.</p>

<p>You can't please 'em all.   There's always gonna be somebody calling you down about something they're not liking.   Another motto of mine is, \&quot;I don't want anybody who doesn't want me.\&quot;  Please yourself and your Higher Power, and it won't matter who else you please until they're writing your paycheck.</p>

<p>If somebody wants you to come to Jesus, they don't send you packing when you say you're not a Christian.   Instead, they hang out with you all they can and try to show you by gentle example, and by sharing their own experience, strength and hope, that having Jesus with you just may offer you a more fulfilling life and make your life much more enjoyable, if you want what they have.</p>

<p>OK, off my soapbox....for now!</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/8/2004 11:42 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (8 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[Hear hear and well said, Yeah I'm usually on in the evenings ornights or when I can squeeze in time before or after work, if there's anyone in the chatroom they might know too, otherwise I'm like what I study and damn hard to find. I'm not personally against Mary or her book. What happened on that site was inevitable. I hate to sound egotistical, but I've been thrown out of better places than THAT! Hmmph! Okay that don't say much about me does it? LOL. I'm still reading up on various Sasq-books and doing my thig, they can do their's and everyone is happy. Noone needs an irrelevant Holy War waged on a Cryptoboard, but it does seem to get \&quot;ratings\&quot;. Some thrive on conflict and in those ways arent ready to see the Sasquatch, or what they represent.]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/9/2004 9:03 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (9 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>Mant, like I said....you can't please 'em all.   Unless maybe you never say a mumbling word except \&quot;OK, I agree.\&quot;  That is true in real life as well as on the internet.   Even then, you'll get blamed by some for not speaking up.   There are always gonna be those who disapprove of you because you are not just like them.</p>

<p>For example, my closest girlfriend lives near me and has a cousin and his wife who attend the church I used to go to until 1996 and still visit now and then.   This silly young woman told my friend Helen that she was putting her salvation in danger by associating with me!  Reason:   Because I have gay friends and don't see the condition as an abomination/sin, but rather as a biogenetic abnormality, and have no feelings about it one way or the other, except that it's not my cup of tea.   Matter of fact, I could care less what any two consenting adults do in the bedroom, as long as they shut the door.  But this woman thinks I'm a hopelessly lost soul who's gonna split hell wide open because I love my gay friends the same as I love my straight friends.  Some of my closest friends are gay.  Yet she claims to be a spirit-filled, born-again Christian who loves her fellow travelers as Christ would have us do!  IDTS.   Well, if heaven is populated with only the likes of her, I'd just as soon go to hay-ull with my friends.....even the devil would be better company than such mortal bigots.</p>

<p>In that same church, there is a white lady who thinks I'm bound for the fiery pit because I go to AA meetings.   She believes the Program is a lie from Satan and if you're \&quot;saved\&quot;, you don't need a Program--all you need is church and Bible study.   Sheeesshhh!   She said that if I'm really \&quot;saved\&quot;, I'd be cured by my faith of alcoholism, by the blood of Jesus.   Oh Lord, in the name of Jesus,  please kindly deliver me from such ignorant old church ladies!   Actually, the woman is a few years younger than me, but you get my drift. </p>

<p>So don't feel like the lone ranger.   Also, may I add, you have a wonderfully flamboyant personality that gets everybody's attention....and the price you pay is the often unwanted attention you get once in a while.   If you had not made that comment and stifled yourself....but when I feel strongly, I can't keep stuff it  either.   I go ballistic when I hear of anyone abandoning a pet, for example,  or abusing a child or an animal, or when I hear expressions of ethnic prejudice.   I just have to get them told when it needs doing, and it sure does in those instances.   I'm glad you've never seen me in that mode! You wouldn't think I was such a nice old lady after all.</p>

<p>I'll mail you later about Oklahoma, and I would like to put you in touch with my friend with the furballs.</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/9/2004 11:36 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (10 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[Yeah blah on all that Holier Than Thou piffle they loveto spew. listen to them Christians, really, and I can say they either sound like programmed robots or slightly dangerous selfcontrol freaks. The bible, there's a piece of work. written and rewritten thousands of years ago, changed, filtered and made publicly acceptable, might have had more than theorhetical references to Sasquatch and other cryptids in it!]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/10/2004 9:53 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (11 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>Mant, it's the behavior of hyper-religious folks that turns you off.   I understand exactly how you feel, as you know.   Such behavior is not about Jesus, it's about people's ego hangups.   They just don't know any better.  They may never know any better, but they're still part of God's creation, and we don't have to hang with them if they get aggravating.   If that's what it takes to keep some people on the \&quot;straight and narrow\&quot; path, LOL, then it takes what it takes.   IMHO, any effort to control other adults, whether by means of inflicting religious dogma, emotional blackmail and suchlike....is a despicable sin, with sin in this case being defined as premeditated abuse.  But the world's full of it.   Nobody has to buy into it unless they choose to.</p>

<p>Speaking as a Jesus fan, IMO He is about freedom, not bondage.   Nuff sed.</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/10/2004 10:46 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (12 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[Has Erik John Beckjord written any books? I'm real curious as to why according to cryptozoology.com he would believe Sasquatch are Androids from outerspace?]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/10/2004 11:56 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (13 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[Has anyone read these?]:</p>

<p>Ivan T. Sanderson Abominable Snowmen, Legend Come to Life.</p>

<p>John Green, Sasquatch: THe Apes Among Us.</p>

<p>Janet and Colin Bord, Bigfoot Casebook.</p>

<p>[Also I'm looking for where I could get a subscription to] Cryptozoology: The Interdisciplinary Journal of the International Society of Cryptozoology.</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/11/2004 8:38 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (14 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>To my knowledge, EB has never written a book, though a year or two ago he was threatening to write a Bigfoot book....</p>

<p>Yeah, I read Ivan's Sanderson's book many years before you were ever even born, Mant.  Not the other two yet.</p>

<p>As for the subscription, no clue--maybe you could find a way on line.  :)</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/11/2004 10:57 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (15 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[Maybe some alien implant in his head is giving him Writer's Block? lol. and daaaamn you have been at this awhile, I should be consulting you on casework. Your Gold Card SECT Membership is assured!]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/12/2004 8:12 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (16 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>Ha!  If he has an implant, it's not writer's block, it's just unkindness.</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/12/2004 9:16 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (17 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[He is a little on that side of things. AH well, I was gonna give him a chance, if I could find any of his stuff in a discount bookstore.]</p>

<p>[Anyways..,]</p>

<p>SASQUATCH SIGHTINGS<br />
Imagined &amp; True</p>

<p>Editor: Ann Saling<br />
Published by Edmonds Arts Commission books?</p>

<p>DOES SASQUATCH EXIST?</p>

<p>Read these stories. poems and true accounts of Sasquatch Sightigns and decide for yourself. The great variety of tone and incident suggests either Sasquatch appears in as many different forms as Temptation, or that our writers have vivd imaginatoins.</p>

<p>A SAMPLING:<br />
Romantic Sasquatch<br />
Frightening Sasquatch<br />
Intellectual Sasquatch<br />
Good Samaritan Sasquatch<br />
Sasquatch as a Basketball Star<br />
Sasquatch as Captor<br />
Sasquatch from OuterSpace<br />
Sasquatch as a people-watcher,<br />
as a Campraider, Accomplice to D.B. Cooper, Bartender, and Fish Theif.</p>

<p>Decide for yourself. Suspend disbelief and immerse yourself in these Sasquatch tales. You too may become a believer.</p>

<p>WHY THIS BOOK WAS PUBLISHED</p>

<p>[Okay Summarising this one. It's a bit much, OKAY, I'm lazy!]</p>

<p>Okay, Summer, 1986, Sasquatch Sighting Writing Contest, as a part of \&quot;Write One The Sound\&quot;, Entries received from Idaho, Oregon And Washington from people 7 to 80 yrs old, even after the contest, teh judges having all these stories assembled made a book out of the ones they likes best and deemed to be of publishing quality.</p>

<p>[I really love this book! and I'd especially suggest it to people either living in the NW or curious about it. It gives a great local feel and solid look at the Pacific NW S'quatches. You can look up the town where you or someone you know lives and then flip through the pages, and find a Sasquatch story or two based in those locations, some imagined, some true. ;) I could slightly tell, can you?]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/13/2004 10:05 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (18 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>Well, EB says they hang out with the UFO aliens....it you were an alien, would you abduct a rowdy, smelly furball who would trash your space ship?</p>

<p>But BTW, EB claims to have been abducted by aliens....If you were an alien would you abduct HIM?  I'd rather abduct even a furball.</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/13/2004 11:12 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (19 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[I suspect EB may be being adversely affected by the lack of circulation caused by being his age and still wearing his Chewbacca Underoos. Yes there is an alien sasquatch probing you, but we earthlings call it Riding Up, Chafing and Change yer Darn Britches young man! I'd have him abducted by the Men In White, and soon, lol.]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/13/2004 5:36 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (20 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>His age (allegedly 68) may be a factor.  But I also suspect it's partly the company he keeps.  He's alleged to spend way too much time with Johnny and Jim (Mr. Walker and Mr. Beam).</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/13/2004 11:17 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (21 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[Jack, of the Daniels branch and a little bit of that Southern Discomfort. I heard he appeared on the Jay Leno show. Tha coulda lent him some credibility, but nooo.., ANyways, got another one for ya! Semirelated for topics is..,]</p>

<p>BRAD STEIGER<br />
Internatinally Known Master of the Unexplained.<br />
Author of STAR PEOPLE and THE UFO ABDUCTORS.</p>

<p>They're out there.<br />
Vampires,<br />
werewolves,<br />
zombies,<br />
bigfoots, and<br />
other...</p>

<p>MONSTERS AMONG US<br />
True Documented accounts that defy Science and Nature!</p>

<p>[Moron this later. So EB got some competition for the Master of the Unknown position hoo hoo hoo he betta step up oh step off, lol.]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/14/2004 12:09 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (22 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[Yet another book I gotta get!]</p>

<p>CRYPTOZOOLOGY*<br />
A TO Z<br />
The Encyclopedia Of Loch Monsters, Sasquatch, Chupacabras, And Other Authentic Mysteries Of Nature</p>

<p>by Loren Coleman and Jerome Clark</p>

<p>Published by Fireside, 1999</p>

<p>ISBN: 0-684-85602-6</p>

<p>An Excerpt from the book Cryptozoology A to Z:</p>
 
<p>Abominable Snowman<br />
When most people ponder on the \&quot;big three\&quot; of cryptozoology, they are thinking of the Loch Ness Monsters, Bigfoot, and the Abominable Snowman.</p>

<p>Though many assume these beasts to be mythical, a body of intriguing evidence exists for each. Of the three, the Abominable Snowman is the cryptozoological animal longest known and discussed in the West.</p>

<p>The more proper name is Yeti, but most Westerners have been more familiar with the moniker \&quot;Abominable Snowman.\&quot; \&quot;Abominable Snowman\&quot; is a phrase coined, accidentally, by a Calcutta Statesman newspaper columnist, Henry Newman, in 1921.</p>

<p>It happened when Newman wrote about the 1921 sighting by Lieutenant Colonel (later Sir) C.K. Howard-Bury and his party, who saw dark forms moving about on a twenty-thousand-foot-high snowfield above their location, the Lhapka-La pass on the Tibetan side of the Himalayan mountains, and viewed them through binoculars. This is the first credible Western sighting of what until then had been mostly a shadowy tale (at least to Westerners) of strange, hairy upright creatures in Tibet, Bhutan, Sikkim, Mustang, and Nepal. Howard-Bury would later, on September 22, 1921, find footprints \&quot;three times those of normal humans\&quot; at the site where the dark forms were moving about.</p>

<p>The Sherpas insisted that the prints were those of the metoh-kangmi, as Howard-Bury rendered it. Kang-mi loosely means \&quot;snow creature.\&quot; The metoh part should have been written as met-teh, which translates as \&quot;man-sized wild creature.\&quot;</p>

<p>Newman's mistake was caused in part by Howard-Bury's mistransliteration of the Sherpa word. Howard-Bury did not understand that the Sherpas recognized several types of creatures; on this occasion they had used a generic, not a specific, term. The error was compounded when Newman changed Howard-Bury's metoh-kangmi to metch kangmi, which he explained as a Tibetan word meaning \&quot;Abominable Snowman.\&quot;</p>

<p>In any case, this proved to be a pivotal event in cryptozoological history. As Ivan T. Sanderson wrote, \&quot;The result was like the explosion of an atomic bomb.\&quot; The melodramatic name \&quot;Abominable Snowman\&quot; spurred gigantic press interest. Newspaper coverage multiplied as more and more expeditions sought to climb Mount Everest.</p>

<p>The true origin of the phrase \&quot;Abominable Snowman\&quot; has been misrepresented over the years. For example, on a 1992 episode of the television series Unsolved Mysteries, a well-known Irish explorer wrongly claimed that the creature got its name because of its horrible odor.<br />
The real animal behind the name is neither abominable nor a true creature of the snows. These beasts usually appear to live in quiet retreat in the steamy mountain valleys of the Himalayas, using the snowy passes as a way to move from one spot to another, leaving behind huge mysterious footprints. They are not -- contrary to another widespread misunderstanding -- white. And they are not a single creature.</p>

<p>A better generic term for Abominable Snowman is the Sherpa yeti, loosely meaning \&quot;that there thing.\&quot; Yetis are known as huge creatures -- humanoid beasts, covered with thick coats of dark fur with arms, like those of anthropoid apes, which reach down to their knees.</p>

<p>A description of the reportedly three types of Yeti is discussed, in depth, within that entry.</p>

<p>Jerome Clark<br />
Zuiyo-maru Monster<br />
In April 1977, thirty miles off the coast of Christchurch, New Zealand, the trawler's nets of a Japanese fishing boat, the Zuiyo-maru, snared a huge animal carcass of an unknown origin. The crew hauled the monstrous body out of the ocean onto the deck, and Michihiko Yano, the ship's assistant production manager, measured the creature and took some now-famous photographs. The creature was thirty-three feet long and weighed about four thousand pounds. It had a snakelike head at the end of a long, slender neck, giving it an unwhale-like appearance. Some of the crew thought it was a rotten whale, but others were not so sure. After great difficulty, the stinking Zuiyo-maru Monster was thrown overboard.</p>

<p>Media attention in Japan focused on the plesiosaur-like appearance of the creature. Interest in Sea Serpents rose. Toys were produced of the Zuiyo-maru Monster.</p>

<p>But Yano had taken samples of the \&quot;horny fiber\&quot; from one of the monster's fins. Tests determined the Zuiyo-maru Monster was a decomposed basking shark, although few today know that part of the story.</p>

<p>About the Authors</p>

<p>Loren Coleman, a forty-year veteran of cryptozoological field expeditions and research, has written several books on nature's mysterious creatures, including The Field Guide to Bigfoot, Yeti, and Other Mystery Primates Worldwide, Mysterious America and Tom Slick and the Search for the Yeti, and has served as both on- and off-camera consultant to NBC-TV's Unsolved Mysteries and A&amp;E's Ancient Mysteries.<br />
Coleman is the mission cryptozoologist for the 1999 Nessa Project's search for the Loch Ness Monster, and a consultant to a forthcoming expedition in search of Mongolia's hairy wildmen, the Almas. He is a professor at the University of Southern Maine and lives in Portland.</p>

<p>Jerome Clark is the author of several respected encyclopedias on the history of natural phenomena, including the award-winning Unexplained! He lives in Canby, Minnesota.</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/14/2004 8:04 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (23 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>A lot of people don't like Loren, but I have no problem with him.</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/14/2004 8:33 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (24 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[I personally have'nt had a bad run-in with him, but then I've never met him period. Ben talks about his brother at tmies, does Loren really have a brother, or is that some guy trying to be funny?]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/15/2004 7:07 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (25 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>Yes, the brother is Jerry D. Coleman, a crypto researcher in his own right, but he and Loren are estranged.   He wrote a wonderful book entitled \&quot;Strange Highways\&quot;.  Below is my review of it that I put on several boards and also, I believe, on Amazon.</p>

<p> \&quot;VERY STRANGE HIGHWAYS! -- by Jerry D. Coleman.</p>

<p>I can only call this wonderful book a feast for us lovers of strange phenomena. It's a great delight to me. It arrived the other day and after reading it through, I'm still going back to re-read my favorite chapters more than one time. Everything from Bigfoot to \&quot;phantom panthers\&quot;, from \&quot;ghosts\&quot; to UFOs, and a lot in between...talk about infinite variety!</p>

<p>I was even more impressed with this wondrous compilation of strange stuff than I had expected to be, which, trust me, is saying a lot. And Jerry's own experiences add to the mix and make it even more fascinating. Plus you don't have to be a rocket scientist, or any kind of scientist, to read, understand and enjoy every chapter. And yet I know that the scientist and researcher will also benefit from reading it and adding to their knowledge and fund of information.</p>

<p>Jerry's own illustrations are also outstanding.   He is a very talented artist as well as writer.</p>

<p>Some of the best money I ever spent, for sure. Congratulations, Jerry, on a great job superbly done. If anyone misses \&quot;Strange Highways\&quot;, it's their loss, all right. I love it. :) \&quot;</p>

<p>Jerry is a regular poster on the CZ board which you can't get to any more with your WebTV, which is a shame.   His posts are excellent.  He is very knowledgeable and does a great deal of his own field research.   He lives in Tennessee.</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/15/2004 11:58 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (26 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[Bernard Heuvelmans himself cant talk me into going to a site that takes 30 minutes to get to and an hour to submit each post, lol. Coming up next I get around to typing up the back of the Brad Steiger book, until then I am looking for the damn thing.]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/18/2004 9:34 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (27 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>Mant, did you know that Cisco has revised the CZ site so it's very easy to post?  And to get into.  At least with my PC.  I don't know about the Web TV, but you might check into it again and see what happens.</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/18/2004 11:03 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (28 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[I could give it a whirl I suppose. Lemme post a link here for reference <a href="http://www.cryptozoology.com">www.cryptozoology.com</a> for those of you who don't know is one of the best Cryptozoology sites on the net. I guess you could call it the Birthplace of the Internet Carnation of the Manticore, or the site it debuted, something. When it was found my newfound online access from home did'nt go to their java applet driven chatroom, I was at a loss as to where to go to chat and boom, wound up in Astrology, then diggedy damn I kept going back and the rest is history. Anyways, several crypto-Authors frequent te place, and various researchers from all over the world are present and on-hand for all your crypto-questions, but dang, hang out with us too. We may not be as established and all, but<br />
WE GOT HEART! I did up a quick profile at CZ.com a few weeks ago but I have'nt tried out their new system yet..,]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/20/2004 4:45 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (29 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>Well, Mant, I haven't looked at it for several days, but when I do, hope I'll see your name on there.   You contributed a lot to the place. :)</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/20/2004 11:03 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (30 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[ lol. I mainly wanted to prove bigfoot-shooting Brads exist, all in the name of science ofcourse, fame and fortune are secondary, Hmmph.]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;31&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/22/2004 8:22 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (31 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[Here's a little fun fiction on relic hominids!:<br />
\&quot;NEANDERTHAL!<br />
Their time has come.<br />
by John Darnton.</p>

<p>Not since Jurassic park has a novel so enthralled readers everywhere, now enter the world of NEANDERTHAL...</p>

<p>THE EXPEDITOIN OF THE CENTURY...</p>

<p>In te remote mountains of Central Asia, an eminent Harvard Archaelogist discovers soemthing extraordinary. He sends a cryptic message to two colleagues. But then, he disappears.</p>

<p>UNCOVERS THE FIND OF A MILLENIUM...</p>

<p>Matt Mattison [Nice Name] and Susan Arnot [YOU ARE SO! Are not! AM TOO!] once lovers, now academic rivals - are going wher few humans have ever walked, looking for a relic band of creatures that have existed for over 40,000 years [No, Not the Rolling Stones.], that possess powers man can only imagine, and that are about to change the face of civilization forever.</p>

<p>NEANDERTHAL</p>

<p>The Must Read Thriller Of The Year.</p>

<p>[and I'm almost done with it, then I'm moving on to CONGO. I can't find the rest of my cryptobooks so I'm going for the truth that hides in fiction, after all even these authors had to do soem research into their material for credibility and story ideas.]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;32&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/24/2004 12:56 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (32 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>I read that novel a while back, but with my CRS, I can't remember much about it.....sigh....</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;33&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/24/2004 11:43 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (33 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[Well the winning points of it were that they did cover the Neanderthal Telepathy angle in full, but were creative enough to suggest RV remote veiwing capabilities as well or instead. It had me wondering more about the Sasquatch aspects. I know whenever I'm near one my brain just shifts and all me attention is directed into the woods and a sudden urge to go marching off into them, lol.]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;34&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/27/2004 11:26 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (34 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>BF are known to communicate without talking.</p>

<p>Actually, I've been off line for a few days....mostly sleeping.  I'm like a bear in cold weather and it's still cold today!  Only 50 degrees.</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;35&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	2/27/2004 3:53 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (35 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[I'm totally certain they are very powerfull empaths, the way they merge sound with feeling in their calls wakens the much older parts of the human brain, hence our shivering reactions.]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;36&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	2/29/2004 3:24 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (36 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>That's the best explanation I've seen yet.  I have been told that my grandson is a natural-born empath because he can tell how his parents are feeling and doing even if he's hundreds of miles away from either of them, especially with his mother.   :!</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;37&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/4/2004 5:37 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (37 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[That's why I feel it's good to raise a child in a stable understanding habitat. Their young minds are developing and with too much negativity, hypocracy, confusion and enforced limitation, the potential of that young human is stunted or soemtimes damaged beyond repair. I dont even have to imagine how an Empathic child has to endure those conditions, it's tense, stressful, constantly uncomfortable and sometimes weakens or sickens.</p>

<p>Anyways, off my soapbox to reccomend at least some semi-cryptozoologicl books. Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child's \&quot;Relic\&quot; &amp; \&quot;Reliquary\&quot; books, which I think also made it into movie format.]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;38&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/7/2004 4:44 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (38 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>Well, JC (grandson) gets only love, reinforcement and plenty of it.  But the little sucker, for the first time in his life, is not coming here to East Bernard for spring break!  He's 14 and his social life is his prime concern, and he also has a little girlfriend!  So if Nana (me) and his Cortez family want to see him, they will just have to go to Austin!  He used to live to come to East Bernard, and now he's suddenly become a city boy.  Oh well, that's just life on life's terms.</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;39&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/8/2004 11:38 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (39 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[KIds these days, sheesh.]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;40&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/10/2004 6:27 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (40 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>Well, they all have to grow up sometime.   It's just sad for me that he used to LIVE for his vacations so he could come here to East Bernard.  Now his social life is his prime concern.   Oh well, I'll just go see him.  He'll be here in May and then go to Georgia to spend the summer with his dad.  I figure on going to see him before then.</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;41&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/10/2004 11:33 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (41 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[Maybe a book on Texas Cryptids... well shoot, lol. I've known ya for a few years now and I've never seen you. Wow, in fact noone's ever seen me either, lol, in real life that is. I might as well be a cryptid myself! Pics of me could be hoaxed! Heck do what my grandma did, have presents on hand, but don't give them until he actually visits to pick them up, lol.]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;42&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/11/2004 9:27 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (42 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>Well, I got no scanner yet, but when I go to Oklahoma, I'll take lots of photos and will send one to your and Mrs. Mant by snail mail.  You already know what I look like anyway, just think in terms of an Ellaphant who looks like Patty without the fur, and you won't need a picture till I send it!  :D</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;43&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/11/2004 10:36 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (43 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[Oh that aint so bad, like Xena Warrior Princess! lol she's a bigboned gal, as for me folks I resemble ...dang Richard Simmons with Rabies, lol.]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;44&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/12/2004 3:45 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (44 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>You don't look anything like Richard Simmons, although he's a cute as a bug.  You are handsome; he is cute.  :D</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;45&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/13/2004 4:46 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (45 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[Gawrsh!]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;46&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/24/2004 1:26 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (46 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>Is that your picture with the black turban, called the Undertaker?  He looks real fine--but you ain't no undertaker, Mant, so it can't be you!</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;47&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/27/2004 5:48 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (47 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[Ooooh that pic, I thought you meant my profile pic, I'm getting so absent minded about my own site, that I should be ashamed. That's a Bandanna, he's a Biker type, it's what some to most of them wear, but he does have a slight resemblance to me, well, at least in an Uncle-ish kinda way. Turban, damn, makes me wanna remove it to avoid political controversies, lol. I'll replace it with something more clarified.]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;48&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/30/2004 9:36 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (48 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>Well, he only looked vaguely like you, Mant.   So it's a bandanna, not a turban!  Boy, as we used to hear way back in another century:  I am not a with-it chick!</p>

<p>In fact, not a chick at all if spring chick is what that phrase implies.   Believe it or not, I do have a pair of high, black, Harley-Davidson biker boots that I bought years ago when I was going through a stage, I forget which one.   I wear them in the winter sometimes, which means they are still practically like new, considering that we have so little winter weather weather here in south Texas, oh well.   :D</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;49&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/1/2004 6:40 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (49 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[lol. You were the leader of the \&quot;Ella's Angels\&quot;! Yeah the Undertaker's pic was removed also because he's going back to his old scary look in wrestling, so we try to keep current. Speaking of him, did I rate the book Neanderthal yet... I recommend it because it's written by ... oops that aint him, well John Darnton aint too shabby either.]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;50&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/2/2004 8:59 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (50 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[and yet more! Aries? Canuck? Lissen up yall.]</p>

<p>SASQUATCH<br />
BIGFOOT<br />
THE CONTINUING MYSTERY<br />
(by) Thomas N. Steenburg</p>

<p>[isbn 0-88839-312-1]</p>

<p>Was it merely and Indian Legend told to early explorers, a story characteristic of the Native's mythica Culture? Or, were the stories of giant hairy man-like apes actual reports of an animal that has managed to mystify it's researchers and elude western civilisation for nearly 300 years. This book concentrates on 23 sightings in Alberta and British Columbia.</p>

<p>[Hence why I'm (asTheySayinNewZealand\&quot;Gifting\&quot;itTo AriesPhoenix&amp;Canuck4000asanOfferingofsorts...)</p>

<p>[More, agh, ok, then I gotta go to bed folks.]</p>

<p>Thomas Steenburg has been actively interested in the Sasquatch since the age of 5 [alot like me] In 1980, he enlisted in the Canadian Army with the Princess Patricia's Light Infantry, First Battalion, stationed in Calgary, Alberta. Since 1979, he has actively gone into the rugged outdoors in search of the elusive bigfoot. [again alot like me, lol] Having interveiwed many eyewitnesses and investigated many reported sightings, he is all the more determined to pursue and answer the question: Is the Sasquatch Real or simple folklore? It is his hope that someday hard physical evidence will be found to, once and for all, solve this mystery.</p>

<p>[And Rach? Canuck? This herefore goes into the giftbox! &gt;&gt;shunkt!&lt;&lt; Enjoy!]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;51&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/3/2004 2:52 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (51 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>More like \&quot;Ella's Ellaphant Lovers\&quot;....:P</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;52&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/4/2004 1:38 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (52 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>Ellaphants rule, all right. :P :D</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;53&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/13/2004 9:43 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (53 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[Finally found it, blessed be, yahooey! Excellent. Okay for those of you who cannot or will not afford Cryptozoology: from A to Z. a Cryptozoology book should be provided for you! This One! Now, you have the right to remain silent, and read:]</p>

<p>Rumors of Existence</p>

<p>Newly Discovered, Supposedly Extinct, and Unconfirmed Inhabitants of the Animal Kingdom</p>

<p>Matthew A. Bille</p>

<p>Despite the intensive exploitation ofour planet, there remain surprising gaps in our knowledge of the animal world. New birds, mammals, reptiles, fishes, and amphibians are still described each year. Author Matthew Billa seeks to introduce readers to discoveries, rediscoveries, and sightings of unclassified creatures made since the 1960s. The animals being presented include large mammals, a Tasmanian pouched wolf, pygmy elephants, and a dolphin with two dorsal fins.</p>

<p>Exhaustively researched and scientically accurate, Rumors of Existence is a testimonial to the variety of life existing on this planet and a plea to explore and preserve what remains of the wild.</p>

<p>[Okay you may speak now, but be aware it will be ... uh... it will have to be in the form of a question, er, in a mickey mouse voice. jk. So Anyone got this book? Can Anyone top my collection? Oh Yeah? Whatcha got?]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;54&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	10/23/2004 4:39 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (54 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message<br />
----- Original Message -----<br />
Subject: Texas Bigfoot Conference<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</p>
 
<p>    Moore to unveil new book, alliance at Bigfoot conference</p>
 
<p>    Chester Moore does not \&quot;believe\&quot; in Bigfoot, yet the 31-year-old author/radio host is speaking at the Texas Bigfoot Conference in Jefferson Sat. Oct. 23.</p>

<p>    \&quot;Believing is for religion. I have looked at the evidence I have gathered in the field and others have found, analyzed, and concluded we share North America with an as yet proven species of primate. Some call them Bigfoot, I call them Bigfoot creatures because that implies they are a species, which they are,\&quot; Moore said.</p>

<p>     Moore will be promoting his new book Bigfoot Lives! Deal With It at the conference and unveiling plans for his new project, the American Primate Conservation Alliance (APCA).</p>

<p>    \&quot;The book is a bold declaration that Bigfoot creatures are real animals and it deals with ideas for their conservation and observations of real field research,\&quot; Moore said.</p>

<p>    \&quot;What I am most proud of however, it gives the reader honest, useable ways to get involved with field research and to help them solve the mystery,\&quot; he added.</p>

<p>    Moore who has published more than 300 magazine articles and has received more than two dozen awards for his writing and radio broadcasting believes conservation should be what the Bigfoot research community should be aiming toward.</p>

<p>    \&quot;There are a lot of unknowns and these are obviously a valuable species. I would like to see them proven so we can find a way to conserve their numbers without forcing timber companies to lay off loggers and cause chaos. That issue right there is a major stumbling block in solving this mystery,\&quot; Moore said.</p>

<p>    \&quot;There is a way to do this and that is where the APCA comes in. We will have information in Jefferson on how concerned Bigfoot aficionados can help and get real, positive results, not just ideology.\&quot;</p>

<p>    Moore who holds the annual Southern Crypto Conference in Conroe ever year looks forward to the event in Jefferson.</p>

<p>    \&quot;It's always great to speak to the people at the conference and share with them the passion I have for this subject. Bigfoot is certainly not the most important issue in the world, but this mystery means a lot to a lot of people and I am proud to be a part of that,\&quot; he said.</p>
   
<p>For more information, go to  <br />
<a href="http://www.texasbigfoot.com/events4.html">http://www.texasbigfoot.com/events4.html</a>.</p>

<p>(To contact Chester Moore for an interview or to request photos, call his cell at 409-331-4344 or e-mail <a href="mailto:cryptokeeper13@yahoo.com">cryptokeeper13@yahoo.com</a>.)</p>
 
<p>---<br />
---</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;55&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/23/2005 1:49 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (55 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>[Time overdue to add recent acquisitions: In Search of Giants: Bigfoot Sasquatch Encounters by Thomas Steenburg</p>

<p>Paperback 256 pages (May 1, 2000)<br />
Publisher: Hancock House Ltd<br />
ISBN: 0888394462</p>

<p>Synopsis<br />
Read about a true-life mystery! The puzzle of the sasquatch has been ongoing since the first men settled the West and heard stories from the Native population about strange and elusive large, hairy creatures. These stories have endured to present day and eyewitnesses continues to come forward. Unfortunately no hard physical evidence has been produced. This book gives accounts of sightings that have occurred over the last twenty years throughout western Canada. Many of these encounters have never been written about before and all offer insight into this lasting mystery. This book is sure to interest and intrigue even the most sceptical.</p>

<p>Excellent book for the Sasquatch enthusiast., December 17, 2002</p>

<p>Reviewer: vinyljunkie-uk from Northants, UK<br />
I have to confess to being very ijnterested in the subject, and have read dozens of books on the subject - what marks this book out is the simplicity of it - The author doesn't waste time trying to explain what Sasquatch is, where it came from, and what it does, but instead concentrates on the people that have seen these creatures, and shares with us his excellent interviews with witnesses from British Columbia.</p>

<p>This is a great book - a refreshing change from the pseudo scientific books that many Sasquatch authors are selling these days - definately worth buying</p>

<p>In Search of Giants: Bigfoot Sasquatch Encounters</p>

<p>[Me personally have read this book more in depth than me had learned english language, lol, seriously though. I went into the first few chapters with a skepticism of how much this subject content would really apply to me, but alot of the happenings, sightings and behavioral accounts mirrored my own sasquatch research and other observations to a notable and interesting degree, it proved itself a must-read, plus I wanna add, this author will be at the Bigfoot Conference I'm attending so I could possibly get this bugger autographed! And meet the author too I suppose, lol.]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;56&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/23/2005 1:56 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (56 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>J. Robert Alley,<br />
Raincoast Sasquatch: The Bigfoot/Sasquatch Records of Southeast Alaska, Coastal British Columbia &amp; Northwest Washington from Puget Sound to Yakutat<br />
(Hancock House, 2003)</p>

<p>Open this cover and enter the fascinating world of the kushtakaas, gagiit, gyaedem ryaldo, ba'oosh, boq, bukw, pukw, dsonoqua, atlakwis, pkw, k'a'waq'a, dzonoq'wa, buk'wus, mai-a-tlatl, matlox, pokmis, cacuuqhsta, squee'noos, papay'oos, kwai-a-tlatlqelqelitl, suhsq'uhtch, c'amek'wes and c'iatqo. If you prefer the more common English name to these indigenous names, you may call it the sasquatch or bigfoot.</p>

<p>Raincoast Sasquatch is the bigfoot equivalent of In Search of Ogopogo.</p>

<p>The author, J. Robert Alley, has devoted roughly three decades to collecting evidence, interviewing eyewitnesses and following up leads and has become a leading authority on the creature.</p>

<p>But this book adds another dimension to the coverage -- it gets deep into the native folklore surrounding the creature. It is the most in-depth coverage of indigenous folklore about the creature that I found in one volume to date.</p>

<p>I love the way Alley provides verbatim accounts of the creatures from natives, follows with a section on the beliefs of each of the tribes found within the covered region and concludes the section with his summation of the information. He includes an excellent table of cross-cultural traits that allows you to quickly compare what the natives believe about the creature. For instance, of the 14 tribes, five believe the creature steals souls and 10 believe it whistles.</p>

<p>Roughly two-thirds of the book consists of fast-paced, action-filled eyewitness accounts. The thing that is most striking about these accounts is that in several, bigfoot seems to be acting as a protector of the wildlife in the forest. I have not encountered this in other books and found it intriguing.</p>

<p>Alley has an energetic, enthusiastic storyteller style of writing that keeps you immersed in his story to the very end. When he can, he uses the direct words of the person he interviewed. This works really well to bring variety and regional/tribal dialects into his manuscript. He pulls it all together with the polish of a professional writer.</p>

<p>When you get this book, plan to spend some time looking at the photographs, illustrations, maps and diagrams before reading. The author is an accomplished illustrator, at least of bigfoot and the things associated with the creature. His book is lavishly illustrated and has numerous photographs, including full-color glossies.</p>

<p>Be sure to study the \&quot;Field Guide to the Pacific Coastal Sasquatch.\&quot; It will prepare you to recognize the creature, its habitat and its lifestyle signs. It describes all known aspects of the creature's daily, seasonal and life-stage activities and physical characteristics. There are also appendices for the reports of sasquatch encounters for southeast Alaska since 1900 and coastal British Columbia since 1884 and a bibliography for further reading on the subject.</p>

<p>In comparison to Bigfoot Sasquatch Evidence by Dr. Grover S. Krantz, Raincoast Sasquatch is more like a friendly chat with several persons from the region. It does not get into the scientific side of things like the other, but is a better reference for the beliefs of the indigenous peoples of the area. A serious follower of bigfoot research and phenomena should own both.</p>

<p>Raincoast Sasquatch will keep you turning the pages and driving forward to the last page. You will want to read this one again. It is a definite keeper.<br />
- Rambles<br />
written by Alicia Karen Elkins<br />
published 7 February 2004</p>

<p><a href="http://www.rambles.net/alley_raincoast03.html">http://www.rambles.net/alley_raincoast03.html</a>  </p>

<p>[This another good one for sure, but as for the Northwest Washington reports, there were a disappointing amount of very little covered. More time was spent up in Alaska and parts of B.C. than anything. Nice read, but please direct me to a book specificaly about Washington/Pacific Northwest Sasquatch, unless I gotta write one myself..,]</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;57&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	3/23/2005 7:34 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight unread 	 (57 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>I think that you had better get writing if you want a book for your area. There's never anything written about the IMPORTANT places in this world!</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;58&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	3/23/2005 7:36 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (58 of 63) </p>
 	
<p>lol. matlock's and poke-mes... what a hoot!</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;59&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_BigFoot_  Staff 	10/20/2005 8:31 pm <br />
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<p>_On MidniteSun's insistence I will at least do a little looking into this one, but book money's real tight for awhile, so 'll see what I can get for free online, lol_</p>

<p>Cutthroat, Ripper, Headhunter and Primal Scream (all from Viking/Penguin) are just some of the titles by this author of spine-chilling gore. Slade, actually the pseudonym of local lawyers Jay Clark and John Banks, often depicts a crazed killer whose multiple personalities are what make him so deranged. Rumour has it that originally there were three authors, but one disappeared&hellip;don't ask how.</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;60&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_BigFoot_  Staff 	10/20/2005 8:39 pm <br />
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<p>C u t t h r o a t</p>

<p>A series of grisly murders has San Fransisco in a death grip, the work of a twisted serial killer somewhere between man and monster. Behind his horrific rule lies a mystery as old as the American West itself...a secret worth protecting...and worth killing for. From the cutting edge of psychological terror comes this spellbinding novel that reaches from the darkest dephts of the past to today's highest tech...from Custer's last stand to horror ripping through the American heartland...from a corporate octopus of unspeakable evil to the most monstrous serial killer ever to leave bloody footsteps through history...brace yourself for the ultimate terror trip...</p>

<p>_Middo, what did this have to do with Sasquatch?_</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;61&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	MidniteSun  	10/27/2005 8:31 pm <br />
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<p>First of all, its Jay Clark and his daughter now, not John Banks and the \&quot;secret worth protecting\&quot; has to do with sasquatches, its about a skull found that is larger than any other primate/human skull found before and thats all I'm going to say or I'll ruin it!!</p>

<p>Oh and also, anyone who decides to start reading Michael Slade, read his older books first, they are much better (I like his new one Bed Of Nails except its not as good as his old ones)</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;62&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_BigFoot_  Staff 	10/27/2005 11:57 pm <br />
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<p>_Okie dokie, maybe I'll check it out, gotta add in a few books myself, from the bigfoot conference earlier this year. All autographed by their author/researchers too, yeehawh!_</p>&quot;
&quot;204&quot;;&quot;63&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_BigFoot_  Staff 	11/1/2005 10:03 pm <br />
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<p>Christopher L. Murphy,<br />
with John Green &amp; Thomas Steenburg,<br />
Meet the Sasquatch<br />
(Hancock House, 2004)</p>

<p>The back cover of Meet the Sasquatch states: \&quot;Meet the Sasquatch is a milestone in the publication of sasquatch information. Never before have so many resources been researched and consulted on the phenomenon, nor have so many associated photographs been published under one cover. Indeed many photographs are being published for the first time.\&quot;</p>

<p>This cover blurb is exactly on the money. Meet the Sasquatch is the encyclopedia about the Sasquatch.</p>

<p>_I managed to get my copy bought and autographed at the bellingham bigfoot symposium by the authors and researchers themselves, it's such a good book and lays out the case for sasquatch and it's existence so plainly even my wife sacrificed her credit card again to the gods of debt to get this one._</p>&quot;
&quot;205&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_BigFoot_  	10/5/2005 6:47 am <br />
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<p>Sound Recordings<br />
<a href="http://www.bfro.net/avevid/SierraSounds/911.asp">http://www.bfro.net/avevid/SierraSounds/911.asp</a></p>

<p>_You can hear the fright and amazement plainly in this guy's voice, it's chillingly like what I sounded like first time I heard one. Adrenaline rushes and every hair stands on end. Your eyes are wide, glazed, but hyperaware. Muscles are tensed. After awhile you can get used to it though, now I love listening to them. This call is also on the Sierra Sounds volume 2 I bought recently._</p>

<p>Edit: _Forgot to add the sound link itself, here it goes: <a href="http://www.bigfootsounds.com/call911.mp3">http://www.bigfootsounds.com/call911.mp3</a> The previous link above contains various other sound files, the BRFO Site has some of the best audio archives for these critters singing._</p>&quot;
&quot;205&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	10/5/2005 11:00 am <br />
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<p>GUAO! I THOUGHT BIG FOOT, SASQUATCHS, ETC., WERE PURE FANTASY!!!!! ITS CREEPY!</p>&quot;
&quot;205&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_BigFoot_  	10/5/2005 5:35 pm <br />
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<p>_You mean you never believed me.... Oh my gosh, Guao, hoowarh! All this time, lol, well alrighty then.</p>

<p>Here's audio examples of either their mimicry ability, or some sort of language that sounds very native american. One voice heard is Ron Moorehead, a mariposa businessman and outdoorsman who along with a few others discovered this remote tribe of sasquatch living high up in the sierra nevadas. He's trying to get the bigfoot to reply back to him by copying it._</p>

<p><a href="http://www.bfro.net/avevid/SierraSounds/sierra_samurai2.mp3">http://www.bfro.net/avevid/SierraSounds/sierra_samurai2.mp3</a></p>

<p>_It sounds alot like human vocal chords, but I've played the tape itself over and over and what I detected is a voice that knows nothing of english, a very fluid motion vocal tract, sounds young male, and asking casual friendly questions kinda. Sounds a little goofy and full of personality in the longer version._</p>&quot;
&quot;205&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	10/5/2005 6:03 pm <br />
To: 	_BigFoot_ 	 (4 of 10) </p>
 	
<p>GUAO!</p>

<p>I FEEL SCARED NOW!</p>

<p>THEY EXIST!!!!!</p>

<p>ITS CREEPY!</p>&quot;
&quot;205&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	10/5/2005 6:05 pm <br />
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<p>IT SOUNDED LIKE FRENCH LANGUAGE!!!!</p>

<p>GUAO!!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;205&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_BigFoot_  	10/6/2005 2:27 am <br />
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<p>_You're very observant. The longer cut, not sure if it's on that clip or not, one of the beings yells something that sounds verrry much like Bon Soir! A french greeting! Now when did the French ever get on down to the Sierra Nevadas anytime in history to have taught these guys french?_</p>

<p>_refraining from french women hairy armpits and big knobby european teeth jokes this brought to mind for some odd reason_</p>

<p>_I'm such a lowbrow._</p>&quot;
&quot;205&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_BigFoot_  	10/6/2005 2:36 am <br />
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<p>_This list from the</p>

<p>BFRO List of Bigfoot/Sasquatch Media</p>

<p>features a coupla different cals recorded right near me</p>

<p><a href="http://www.bfro.net/REF/bfmedia.asp">http://www.bfro.net/REF/bfmedia.asp</a></p>

<p>as you'll see right here on the above list link</p>

<p><a href="http://www.bfro.net/AVEVID/MJM/ss-snobf.wav">http://www.bfro.net/AVEVID/MJM/ss-snobf.wav</a></p>

<p>and this was recorded mere miles south of me in the Snohomish area. I feel so lucky to live in such an awesome stomping ground, lol_</p>&quot;
&quot;205&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	10/6/2005 7:53 pm <br />
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<p>There's a new topic for me, BIgfooty! Its strange how I feel thinking in Sasquatchs!</p>&quot;
&quot;205&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	_BigFoot_  	10/7/2005 7:29 am <br />
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<p>_If you mean that it's strange accepting in a whole new facet of how you now view terrestrial life, oh yeah, lol, it does take soem getting used to. Growing up in Washington State I knew on the level that yeah ok, we live in a heavily wooded state and something out there maybe but it'll never affect us. WrOnG. Legends have a funny way of finding people live and in loud smelly colors and it's just plain awesome._</p>&quot;
&quot;205&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	10/7/2005 7:29 pm <br />
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<p>TOTALLY AGREE, MY BIGFOOTY BROTHER! I LIVE NEAR THE SEA...SO I CAN GET USE TO MERMAIDS, SHARKS AND POSEIDONS!</p>

<p>lol</p>&quot;
&quot;206&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	6/14/2004 9:20 pm <br />
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<p>E-mail message ----- Original Message ----- Subject: [TexasBigfootConf] Bigfoot Fraud? Crypto NewsBIGFOOT REVELATIONSIS BIGFOOT ABOUT TO BE REVEALED?http://snipurl.com/70o8 ---------------------------------------------------- Dateline: Thursday, June 10, 2004 By: NICK REDFERNBy: Stone Forest Editor It all began 2 weeks ago when an envelope arrived in my mail box with an Oregon-based postmark. This was one of a number of items in the box and I attached no particular significance to it. What a mistake that was. When I finally got around to opening the letter and reading it, I was, to say the least, startled by its contents. It came from a lady now in late middle age living in a particular town in the aforementioned state of Oregon and who worked as an events-organizer for a perfume company. She had recently read my book, Three Men Seeking Monsters and was looking for someone to speak with about \&quot;some photographs\&quot; that she had acquired after the recent death of her father that \&quot;will amaze you and that show a Bigfoot.\&quot; She supplied a phone number and asked if I would call her, which I duly did. I am often contacted by people claiming this and claiming that and so I telephoned with no particular expectation of anything. And yet this call turned out not to be your average, everyday conversation at all. After we exchanged greetings, the woman informed me that her father had been a senior figure in US politics in Washington State in the 1950s and was also an avid hunter. To summarize the conversation (which lasted for 33 minutes in total): her father had been out hunting on his own on a sunday morning in the summer of 1952 in a certain area of dense forest land in northern Washington State. He had been hunting for several hours and was sitting on the floor in a clearing, drinking from a container of water when his attention was firmly captured by the shocking sight of a large, hair covered creature roaming through a thinly wooded area near to where the man was taking a rest from the day's activities. He continued to sit on the ground as the creature lumbered through the trees, pounding on several trunks as it did so. \&quot;Dad said it almost amused him, as if the animal was angry at something and was hitting the tree trunks in anger.\&quot; She speculates that the creature's actions distracted its attention from her father because when only about 30 feet from him it suddenly stopped in its tracks and stared right at him with what seemed like a monumental look of surprise upon its face and its jaw dropped slightly but noticeably. The creature, her father stated, was immense: possibly eight feet in height, very muscular, with long, powerful arms and a wide head that sat on its shoulders atop a barely noticeable neck. The animal was covered in shiny black hair that seemed to cover all of its body apart from its face. And although the creature was human-like in shape, the man was of the opinion that it was more animal than human. It then backed away slowly from him, keeping him in view at all times before being lost in the trees. Of course, this would be just another Bigfoot story - except for one thing. The woman claims that she has in her possession a lengthy journal that her father kept at the time that describes the experience in a very detailed fashion and also 3 black and white photographs that her father took of the animal before it disappeared (and that he developed himself). \&quot;One is very clear and shows it just standing looking at him - he always had his camera. Dad said he never knew how he was able to not shake while he took the pictures, but he kind of did it, I think, without thinking; just grabbed his camera and took the pictures. If he had stopped to think, he probably wouldn't do it. The picture is very clear, you see all the body down to the knees and the head and eyes but with a lot of shadows for the rest.\&quot; The two remaining pictures, she added, show the animal as it was in the process of backing away out of sight. Interestingly, she said that she has had a keen but private interest in Bigfoot for many years because of her father's encounter and she made a lot of comments about Bigfoot lore. Interestingly, she stated that she considers the so-called Patterson film footage of Bigfoot to be bogus for one key reason - \&quot;The animal my dad photographed has long, ape arms. It looks very like a very large animal and less like a man. But that film...the arms look human in length. That made me suspicious.\&quot; Naturally, I asked for verification and confirmation of the story. So far I have received copies of photographs of her father taken during the course of his employment at official functions (including one with a well-known figure in 1950s US politics) and various official employment records that confirm his position. The photographs and the journal are frustratingly elusive and will remain so until we can schedule a personal meeting at the place and time of the woman's choosing. Right now, she has concerns about how this may ultimate play out and specifically with respect to her father's reputation, which is understandable. But things are afoot to arrange a meeting and I hope to report further in a future column (the woman is aware that this story has been posted to the Phenomena website and has expressed interest in seeing the feedback that develops). Of course, this could be nothing more than a hoax and the woman's claim of being in possession of Bigfoot photographs might be the equivalent of a claim to know the name of the second gunman on the Grassy Knoll, or the location of the \&quot;alien bodies\&quot; from the Roswell event. And yet I don't think so: there are the photographs already received of her father and - more importantly - one photograph of the woman taken with her father in 1993 and one taken with him in 1955 (3 years after his alleged Bigfoot experience). There is no doubt that these pictures show the same people and that the man is her father and that he did hold a senior position in 1950s Washington State politics. That is where we are at right now but this story may run and run. ------------------------------------</p>&quot;
&quot;207&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/21/2004 10:25 pm <br />
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<p>1832 &mdash; B.H. Hodson,the U.K. representative in Nepal, described a hirsute creature who reportedly had attacked his servants. The natives called the beast \&quot;rakshas,\&quot; which means \&quot;demon.\&quot; This was the first report of the Yeti made by a Westerner.</p>

<p>1889 &mdash; British army major L. A. Waddell found what he took to be large footprints in the snow on a high peak northeast of Sikkin. His bearers told him that these were the tracks of a man-like creature called Yeti, and that it was quite likely to attack humans and carry then away as food.</p>

<p>1913 &mdash; A group of Chinese hunters reportedly wounded and captured a hairy man-like creature, that the locals soon named the \&quot;snowman\&quot;. This creature was supposedly kept captive in Patang at Sinkiang province for a period of five months until it died. It was described as having a black monkey-like face and large body covered with silvery yellow hair several inches long; it's hands and feet were man-like and the creature was incredibly strong.</p>

<p>1914 &mdash; J. R. P. Gent, a British forestry officer stationed in Sikkim, wrote of discovering footprints of what must have been a huge and amazing creature.</p>

<p>1921 &mdash; Members of a British expedition (led by Col. Howard-Bury) climbing the north face of Mount Everest sighted some dark figures moving around on a snowfield above them. When the explorers reached the spot, at some 17,500 feet, the creatures were not there but had left behind some huge, humanlike footprints in the snow.</p>

<p>1923 &mdash; Major Alan Cameron, with the Everest Expedition of that year, observed a line of huge and dark creatures moving along a cliff face high above the snowline. Pictures of the creatures' tracks were taken two days later, when the expedition reached the area where they were seen.</p>

<p>1925 &mdash; A Greek photographer and member of the Royal Geographical Society named N. A. Tombazi glimpsed a creature he later described as \&quot;exactly like a human being, walking upright and stopping occasionally to uproot or pull some dwarf rhododendron bushes.\&quot; Tombazi, who was at about 15,000 feet up in the mountains, later reached the spot where he sighted the creature, only to also find some intriguing tracks in the snow.</p>

<p>1936 &mdash; An expedition led by H. W. Tilman found strange footprints in the snow by the outer reaches of the snowline on the slopes approaching Mount Everest.</p>

<p>1937 &mdash; Returning from a campaign in Tibet, British explorer Frank Smythe relayed several reports of strange hairy wildmen made by the native Sherpas and Tibetans. He also claimed to have personally seen tracks of the creature at the 14,000-foot level.</p>

<p>1938 &mdash; The Yeti emerges as creatures of kindness and sympathy according to the story of Captain d'Auvergne, the curator of the Victoria Memorial near Chowringhee in Calcuta. The Captain claims that, injured while traveling on his own in the Himalayas and threatened with snow-blindness and exposure, he was saved from death by a 9 foot tall creature resembling a pre-historic human which, after carrying him several miles to a cave, fed and nursed him until he was able to make his way back home.</p>

<p>1942 &mdash; Slavomir Rawicz best selling book, The Long Walk, &mdash; published in 1952, telling how he and six friends escaped from a Siberian war camp and made their way to freedom in India by crossing the Himalayas &mdash; describes an encounter with two 8 foot tall creatures somewhere between Bhutan and Sikkim. According to Slavomir, he and his companions watched the outsized beasts for over 2 hours, from a distance of 100 yards.</p>

<p>1948 &mdash; Norwegian uranium prospector Jan Frostis claimed he was attacked by one of two Yetis he stumble upon near Zemu Gap, in Sikkim. His shoulder was badly mangled and he required extensive medical treatment to recover from his lesions.</p>

<p>1949 &mdash; A Sherpa named Tenzing claimed to have seen playing in the snow near a monastery. This was the same Sherpa that shared the fame of Sir Edmund Hillary in the first successful ascent of Mount Everest.</p>

<p>1950 &mdash; A patch of skin and a mummified finger and thumb were found in the Himalayan mountains. Zoologists and anthropologists considered the fragments to be \&quot;almost human\&quot; and \&quot;similar in some respects to that of Neanderthal man\&quot; even though they could not be associated to any known living species.</p>

<p>1951 &mdash; The Everest Reconnaissance Expedition (organized to evaluate routes for an attempt to ascend Everest) encountered fresh tracks at 18,000 feet. During the following months, several additional sightings of Yeti tracks were reported.</p>

<p>1953 &mdash; New Zealander Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay spot giant footprints during their conquest of Mount Everest.</p>

<p>1954 &mdash; The London Daily Mail's financed expedition (originally to hunt and catch a live Yeti) examined some supposedly 'authentic' Yeti scalps, but determined that these were mostly fakes made out of from animal skin; a small handful of them proved to be intriguing though, and zoologists were unable to link them to any known animals. The expedition also found footprints and droppings that, when analyzed, proved to contain both animal and vegetable matter.</p>

<p>1955 &mdash; Frenchman Abb&egrave; Bordet followed three separate trails of footprints that belonged to an unknown creature.</p>

<p>1957 &mdash; Texas oilman Thomas Slick sponsors a Yeti hunt. His expedition came back solely with reports made by Nepalese villagers that five people had been killed by severe battering from Yeti over the preceding four years.</p>

<p>1958 &mdash; An American scientist working in Katmandu (Nepal), Dr. Norman Dyrenfurth, reports to have explored caves that were at some time inhabited by a type of \&quot;very low grade of human or near human creatures\&quot;, presenting documentation and physical evidence in the form of hair samples, plaster casts of footprints, and discarded food scraps.</p>

<p>Also in 1958 a Dr. Alexander Pronin reports seeing the creature while he was in the Pamirs (a unique high mountain complex located primarily in Tajikistan).</p>

<p>1960-61 &mdash; The Himalayan Scientific and Mountaineering Expedition also found some unusual tracks in the snow.</p>

<p>1970 &mdash; After hearing a strange noise near Mount Annapurna in Nepal, mountaineer Don Whillans tracks and watches a strange humanoid creature for about twenty minutes through his binoculars before it lumbers away.</p>

<p>1978 &mdash; Lord Hunt photographed Yeti tracks.</p>

<p>1986 &mdash; Climber Reinhold Messner reported a close-up sighting of an Yeti as it came into sight from behind a tree.</p>

<p>1992 &mdash; Julian Freeman-Attwood and two other men camping at a secluded spot on a remote glacier in Mongolia reported finding an unusual trail of heavy footprints one morning on the snow outside their tent, definitely made by a creature larger and heavier than a human.</p>

<p>1998 &mdash; American climber Craig Calonica, on Mount Everest, reported seeing a pair of yetis while coming down the mountain on its Chinese side. Both had thick, shiny black fur, he said, and walked upright.</p>&quot;
&quot;208&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/21/2004 10:37 pm <br />
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<p>{Here's an area I wanted to delve into, what do y'all think of any of this?}</p>

<p>Subject: Giant Skeletons</p>

<p>\&quot;People opposed to acupuncture miss the whole point.\&quot;</p>

<p>Some old historians dissed reports of bizarre finds from Western New York, but most acknowledged mystery. We should be suspicious of stories from frontier papers that stood to gain plenty from tall tales. These are from historical texts.</p>

<p>When the Whites arrived, Western New York was littered with the works of earlier people. Stone walls, graded roads, and fortifications were reported, though most commonly these markers were earthen mounds or enclosures. The Native Americans seldom had any tradition about the people who had put them in place.</p>

<p>Most of us now believe that the influence of the Mississippian (Mound-Builder) culture was behind them. The settlement and the plow have been lethal to most of these fragile works, and even the old mound-fanatic E. G. Squier confessed ruefully in 1849 that the Western Door held little any more worth looking at. As these works were destroyed in the last century a stablefull of curiosities seems to have come out. </p>

<p>T. Apoleon Cheney notes (in Illustrations of the Ancient Monuments of Western New York) that a twelve-foot high elliptical mound above Cattaraugus County's Conewango Valley held eight big skeletons.</p>

<p>Most crumbled, but a thigh bone was found to be 28\&quot; long. Exquisite stone points, enamelwork, and jewelry (like that of Mexico or Peru) were also unearthed in the area. The mound looked like those of the Old World.  Cheney also mentions a skeleton seven-foot-five (with an unusually thick skull) from a Chautauqua County site near Cassadaga Creek. Inside a very old mound near Cassadaga Lake were some large skeletons that were examined by medical gentlemen.\&quot; One measured nearly nine feet. (In 1938 Charles Hunnington of Randolph was so inspired by Doc Cheney's finds that he made two giant \&quot;wooden Indian\&quot; statues, probably still at the museum in Little Valley.) </p>

<p>The History of Cattaraugus County notes the town of Carrollton's \&quot;Fort Limestone,\&quot; whose rough figure-eight enclosed five acres. In 1851 the removal of a stump turned up a mass of human bones. Some were enormous. Franklinville's Marvin Older virtually gamboled about the site with them: a skull fit over his size seven-and-a-half head; a rib curved all the way around him, a shinbone went from his ankle to above his knee, and a jaw - with bodacious molars - went over his own. Its first owner had probably stood eight feet tall.</p>

<p>Stafford Cleveland's History and Directory of Yates County refers to skeletons from a conical burial mound by Keuka Lake in the early 1800's. A Penn Yan doctor found that many were seven footers. (Tales of ghosts and buried treasure cling to this vicinity as well.) Turner's History of the Holland Purchase reports an ancient three-acre earth fort in Orleans county (about one and a half miles west of Shelby Center) that covered seven- and eight-foot skeletons. Their skulls were well developed in front, broad between the ears, and flattened on top. Also, Turner notes that, upon digging a cellar on his town of Aurora farm, Charles P. Pierson found a giant of his own.  The 1879 History of Allegany County noted a circular mound between Philip's Creek and the Genesee in the village of Belmont. Several feet high and fifteen or so in diameter, it disgorged human bones, some very large, when the railroad was made in 1849 and 1850.  Giant human skeletons don't ring any bells with us. Some think the Scandinavians were in Western New York, and they were considered virtual giants in the ancient world (whose people were traditionally much shorter than those now). Many Vikings would seem tall even today, but they were not routinely seven-footers. </p>

<p>Not all the humanlike skeletons found about the Western Door were so surely human. Several old histories discuss the two very bizarre skulls taken in the early 1820's from a mound on Tonawanda Island near Buffalo. One early writer notes each \&quot;portentous, protruding lower jaw and canine forehead.\&quot; Another adds that the burial customs were entirely unlike those of the region's natives. </p>

<p>Our County and Its People (Truman C. White, 1898) mentions skeletons that seem to have been \&quot;platycnemic\&quot; - flat-shinned. In the bluff at Fort Porter (Buffalo) one such skeleton was found near ancient implements.</p>

<p>Burials of up to three such skeletons have been found high up on river or lake banks about the region. Their flat shins and \&quot;other skeletal peculiarities\&quot; were thought due to climbing and living in trees.<br />
These are odd stories to make up. </p>

<p>In nature's evident experiments toward Homo sapiens, some of the discontinued models were very large (Gigantopithecus comes to mind); none are thought to have set foot or dragged knuckle on any American soil. Jess Stearn (in Montezuma's Serpent) cites finds from the American southwest implying some giant, bestial hominid was here. Jim Brandon's Weird America lists two such accounts from just outside the Western Door. An eight-footer turned up in an Ellisburg, PA mound (near Wellsville, NY) in 1886. The same year a team of professors and professionals found dozens of huge, oddly-skulled humans in a mound in Sayre, PA (near Elmira, NY). They averaged seven feet, though some were taller, and some had horny knobs on their foreheads. Several went to the American Investigating Museum in Philadelphia, into which they disappeared. Modern fans of Bigfoot (seen in almost all the states of the Union) might rejoice at historical testimony of monster bones; for the rest of us the matter is just... weird. Mason C. Winfield is the author of \&quot;Shadows of the Western Door,\&quot; a research-survey of Western New York's paranormal mysteries. The book included information on ghosts, UFOs, Bigfoot, ancient mysteries, giant skeletons, secret societies, cult activity, etc.</p>&quot;
&quot;209&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/27/2004 7:05 am <br />
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<p>Subject: ethonography on squatchin</p>

<p>here is the paper i did on squatchers, if you want to put it on your website let me know.</p>

<p>Squatchers</p>

<p>Who are they?</p>

<p>By<br />
Greg Helton</p>

<p>Introduction<br />
In my paper I will discuss the people known as Squatchers.  I will tell you them and how feel about the creature and what they do.  In my search of the mythical creature known as Bigfoot, my travels have leaded me to meet others like me.  The people who are known as Squatchers are from every walks of life, ranging from PhDs to your every day Joe.  They are everywhere around the world; if there is a wild man myth in the culture, you will be sure to find the Squatchers there too.  </p>

<p>My theory is that the Squatchers are from people who some how have had or been related to someone who has had an incident with the myth, known as Bigfoot.  Most are willing to go to the ends of the earth to protect this creature and believes this creature is intelligent and that is where one of the heated debates is; is the creature just smart, or humanoid level?</p>

<p>Most of the Squatchers I have meet and talked with are split among many ideas on the creature, ranging from how to act out in the woods to is there a need to bring in a body?  In my quest for this paper, some questions come to my mind.  What is the reason why most Squatchers are willing to do what they do?  What means and to what ends are they to accomplish this task at hand?  We will discover this together.<br />
My Methods and Materials<br />
In my search and other who go looking for the Bigfoot creature, there are some essentials you will need that I had to get.  One is a good 4x4 vehicle being able to withstand to punishment.  Then you need to get the gear for you so be able to collect evidence you might come across, like zip lock baggies, surgical gloves, cameras, tape recording device incase of mental notes or hearing the screams.  All the typical science do dads like things to keep field notes, maps of the area, proper self defense devices; since you do go out looking for a 10 foot tall monkey man; I myself, carry a 350,00 volt stun gun, and large knife, I feel guns are not necessary and a bane to Squatchers everywhere.  Then you need bait, some use large speakers and blast recorded Bigfoot screams all night in the mountains, some use ape-like pheromones or food, it ranges from person to person.</p>

<p>Before my skin affliction got terrible, I was able to observe my new team members out in the field, then recorded the days in a notebook along with any kind of evidence and if the team members were the ones found it, came up with possible theories and being able to get along with the other team members.  Most like, Nikki, Trevor, and Theoden are not used to going into the woods, but still had to be trained, to know how to find the evidence.  There were others who I tested out for my team and rejected them after their first outing, mainly for complaining about hiking and such.  The others like Noah, Grom who have had experience in the mountains, still needed a little fine tuning, all are eager to receive any knowledge that can help their search; I found that was the way with most researchers I met with at the Bigfoot conference last may.  I went there and spoke about a new theory I had, I must admit that most of the speakers o nly talked about the sighting that happened years ago.  After I did my speech, most of the people who attended flocked to me and assailed me with questions on how I drew to that conclusion, and where I do my searching, could they tag along to learn more?  I was even followed by a couple that was from New Zealand, who investigate the Yowie; which is Australia's version of Bigfoot.  But</p>

<p>Mainly I met most of the researchers/investigators on the web, touring their websites and reading the reports that have came into their offices.  So the data I have collected not from my team were from other Squatchers I have emailed interviews or did personally.  </p>

<p>You can see some websites in Fig. 2 in the back.  Most are confident research organizations with the goal to document and not harm the creatures they are studying.</p>

<p>My Results<br />
As I poured through the data and came to the conclusion that most of the Squatchers are people who have had an incident they could not explain except for the creature bigfoot.  Some how ever only seen evidence like my friend Dr. Binderagel, who is Field biologist who study the creature in British Columbia, Canada after seeing some tracks on a mountain road.  Even though most are competent people who are trust worthy, most are not completely scientific in their evidence gathering.  Now In the interviews I have asked some good questions and have charts and table on Fig.'s 1 &ndash; 3.  For one of my questions, I asked what would a person do if one were brought in.  Most said they would try some how to get it legally protected, even to the point of no interference.  I then asked if one came up to them, what would they do?  Most would try to stay calm and try to get the massage across, that they mean no ha rm.  Duh.  Some would run; I personally was the one who passed out for some unknown reason, minutes into the encounter.  I asked why they started looking for Bigfoot.  Half of my interviewees were so overwhelmed with my knowledge of the \&quot;Myth\&quot;, that they thought is would be cool to go out and look for it, like my teammate Grom Loc (Josh) says that \&quot;It's a great way to unwind and get exercise\&quot;(Josh, 2004).  The other half, have had visual confirmation to make them think the creature is real.  I asked how many times they go out and look for the creature, and most of my team goes regularly with me, some like Cryptoknight go out once every two months or so (Crpyt, 2004)</p>

<p>But the big boys like the B.F.R.O., or ones with large websites, can only get out once in a blue moon, that is why I think the little guys like my group and other like it will be the ones to get the big score.</p>

<p>I found that most Squatchers are friendly people, some do have issues like others; it's like any other culture. If you send in a reported sighting, or incident, they will be very open, but on the normal day street, many will not discuss it.  The squatching culture even has art forms and other forms artistic eccentricities, the B.F.R.O. and Sasquatch Watch have some good are and stories.  </p>

<p>Now most Squatchers are in agreement that you do need to go to the unpopulated areas to do our work.  Some are very scientific based, strict rules on light, and noise, where some feel that if they act more relaxed and having a blast, it will bring our work to us, just out of curiosity.</p>

<p>Most of the smaller groups are only in for the research, where the B.F.R.O. are now into marketing and trying to make mass bank off this \&quot;myth\&quot;; and others are formed into (in their minds) elite force of scientist, police, military, and many other fields, one group in particular are the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization, or other known as the B.F.R.O.  My team and I feel that the money we would and could make off our research is to further our research and those are through research grants and such.  The Main reason why do we all do what we do, is very simple, it's to prove that Bigfoot exists or not.</p>

<p>Conclusion<br />
Doing this paper was fun and very enlightening into the thoughts of my team colleges, and ideas that you don't discuss out of your team with other fellow researchers.  I have shown you a peek to a wonderful world of mystery and intrigue that most don't see.  I have in search for this paper and my other research, I have found out most who encounter this creature, become Bigfoot investigators, then some of us become actual researchers, but there are few who do encounter this thing and don't want to be near it again.  If you have further questions about Squatchers or what they do, don't hesitate to ask me, or the fellow colleges.  I have included a list of groups and websites you can go to behind the charts.  I hope you become interested in this subject of Bigfoot researcher and become one yourself, even skeptics have become some.</p>

<p>Fig. 1<br />
Body Needed<br />
For Science</p>

<p>Fig. 2<br />
Interviewee Data<br />
Chart</p>

<p>Person Witness<br />
Run away<br />
Body needed<br />
Political protection<br />
Kill/capture<br />
Intelligence<br />
Field outings per year<br />
Open talk<br />
Believer</p>

<p>Greg yes no yes yes capture smart 40 yes yes</p>

<p>Noah yes no yes none either smart 6 yes yes</p>

<p>grom track no yes yes capture smart 24 no yes</p>

<p>yoder track yes yes none both smart 1 no yes</p>

<p>theodan yes no yes yes capture smart 12 yes yes</p>

<p>trevor yes no' yes yes capture smart 2 yes yes</p>

<p>nikki track yes yes none capture smart 6 no yes</p>

<p>reese howard track yes no yes neither smart 27 yes yes</p>

<p>cryptonight yes no no yes neither smart 24 both yes</p>

<p>richard mc Cuistion yes no no yes neither smart 15 yes yes</p>

<p>lorin no yes yes yes neither animal 24 yes no</p>

<p>Dr. Bindernagel track no yes yes Neither Smart 20 Yes Yes</p>

<p>Groups of Squatchers<br />
And websites<br />
<a href="http://www.CRYPTOZOOLOGY.COM">www.CRYPTOZOOLOGY.COM</a></p>

<p>Sasquatch NW</p>

<p>Joe Beelart's Field Research Journal his book, The Great Sasquatch Conspiracy</p>

<p>N.O.R.K.A.</p>

<p>Oregon Bigfoot Group ( <a href="http://www.Oregonbigfoot.com">www.Oregonbigfoot.com</a> )</p>

<p>North Carolina Bigfoot Investigations</p>

<p>Arkansas Primate Encounter Studies (A.P.E.S.)</p>

<p>Minnesota Bigfoot<br />
<a href="http://www.ChattahoocheeBigfoot.Org">www.ChattahoocheeBigfoot.Org</a></p>

<p>The BFRO ( <a href="http://www.BFRO.COM">www.BFRO.COM</a> )<br />
[Little correction here, <a href="http://www.bfro.net">www.bfro.net</a> I got royally bawled out by a member of another message board for gettin that link wrong, dunno why, some people look for reasons to flip out, for alibis for their volcanic mood swings, but that's a rant and rave for another article...]</p>

<p>The GCBRO ( <a href="http://www.GCBRO.COM">www.GCBRO.COM</a> )</p>

<p>Bigfoot Encounters ( <a href="http://WWW.Bigfootencounters.com">WWW.Bigfootencounters.com</a> )</p>

<p>Texas Bigfoot Research Center</p>

<p>Northeastern Ohio Bigfoot Research</p>

<p>The Sierra Sounds Bigfoot Recordings</p>

<p>The Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society</p>

<p>The Springfield Research &amp; Investigation group ( <a href="http://www.freewebs.com/gromulon">www.freewebs.com/gromulon</a> )</p>

<p>Bigfoot in the UK:<br />
British Beasts<br />
Bigfoot in Western Europe</p>&quot;
&quot;209&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/30/2004 9:13 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (2 of 15) </p>
 	
<p>Glad you posted this for Greg, Mant.   It's always good to encourage young researchers with the recognition they deserve.</p>&quot;
&quot;209&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/1/2004 6:56 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (3 of 15) </p>
 	
<p>[Young Researchers, if the fire inside stays lit, become proficient Older Researchers. That little push of recognition can give them momentum for miles, and who knows, one day we'll wind up in a dedication cover of their awardwinning books? Ben Bartlett or Gregory Helton giving thanks to the little people who gave them inspiration way back when they first got into the business. Also, the younger generation is more open to new ideas, and have for more energy for following up on it all, lol. Christ how old do I think I am now? Agh, roll in the Geritol, I'm aging myself!]</p>&quot;
&quot;209&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/3/2004 2:49 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (4 of 15) </p>
 	
<p>GET OUT!   At 30, you think you're OLD?  Har de harr harr, Mant, I'm about twice your age and feel about 12 years old most of the time.....but then, I'm socially and emotionally retarded, I'm sure.</p>

<p>You are one who has been a great mentor to our own young Ben Bartlett.   He's becoming a fine researcher in his own right.   In his profile on CZ, he gives you the credit, and also adds:  \&quot;Ella rocks!\&quot;  I posted to him that at my age, most of my rocking is done in a rocking chair, ROTFL!</p>

<p>Just keep on doing what you're doing, honey, ALL of it.</p>

<p>Durn, my dial-up is cutting me off every 5 seconds, so I may have to give up shortly for the egg-sucking night.</p>&quot;
&quot;209&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/6/2004 11:42 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (5 of 15) </p>
 	
<p>[Damn if only I could get on, may try tonight for <a href="http://www.cryptozoology.com">www.cryptozoology.com</a>, just to get a toehold, if not to respond, at least to be able to read stuff. But it will be the last try, getting involved in so many messageboards at once has me in EEEEK!! RETREAT!!! mode, too much ugh ergh hide me....</p>

<p>lol Ben's good, he'll do well if he can keep from injury at the horns of angry steers and other rodeo mis-haps. What's teh best thing to do for someone coming up out of the blue and into this field is encourage, divert, and illumine, never outright direction degrade or negate their perspective. I've learned a few things from Ben actually also. His vocalizations heard gave more color to the overall possibility of language usage, rudimentary or otherwise. I'll always remember the one he described a few years ago, \&quot;the sound of a laughing cow\&quot;. I can almost hear that one.]</p>&quot;
&quot;209&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/9/2004 7:48 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (6 of 15) </p>
 	
<p>I've never heard a cow laughing, so I wouldn't be the one to know about that.  I've heard of  a \&quot;horse laugh\&quot;, but never heard that either, oh well.</p>&quot;
&quot;209&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/9/2004 5:45 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (7 of 15) </p>
 	
<p>[Or a hoarse laugh? \&quot;A horse is a horse of course, of course..\&quot;]</p>&quot;
&quot;209&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/12/2004 8:07 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (8 of 15) </p>
 	
<p>I wonder if furballs ever laugh....haven't seen any reports of that.</p>&quot;
&quot;209&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/13/2004 2:07 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (9 of 15) </p>
 	
<p>[They might, laugh, quietly, to themselves, watching amatuer hikers, lol.]</p>&quot;
&quot;209&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/17/2004 6:46 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (10 of 15) </p>
 	
<p>Better than than to scream and charge at them....might cause somebody to have a heart attack.</p>

<p>I keep reading about a furball, I forget where, I think in Colorado, who kidnapped and murdered some female hiker who disappeared without a trace.  I don't know what to think of that.   Any opinion?</p>&quot;
&quot;209&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/20/2004 7:31 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (11 of 15) </p>
 	
<p>[Not too likely, only one witness to that and she's dead.</p>

<p>Alot of folks killed hiking, don't hike alone or without training and safety equipment, I cannot stress this enough to younger researchers, to big opportunity to go afield and get that valuable evidence or experience ain't worth your life.</p>

<p>Anyways, yeah and Teddy Roosevelt's friend had a story of one camper getting mauled crushed and bitten by a large hairy creature, but the rifle wrapped around a tree seems a bit too Bugs Bunny to me. lol.]</p>&quot;
&quot;209&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	5/2/2004 9:48 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (12 of 15) </p>
 	
<p>IMHO, nobody, I don't care if it's Rambo, should ever go hiking alone in the woods, away from habitations.   There are lots of things much more dangerous out there than any BF ever thought about being.   Poisonous spiders and snakes, very dangerous human beings occasionally, and the hiker himself could have an accident rendering him immobile and unable to get help.   That's what happened to a lady in Oregon who was out alone in the wilds.   She fell off an embankment or a cliff, had a serious head injury and it was days before anyone found her.   You know who I'm talking about.  The accident left her with disability, even though her IQ and cognitive powers, thankfully, were not affected.  Also, a person could have a heart attack or a stroke, alone out there and die from lack of available help.</p>

<p>So it's not the BF that are the greatest danger, for sure.</p>&quot;
&quot;209&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	5/3/2004 11:09 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (13 of 15) </p>
 	
<p>[Anyone besides me should'nt go it alone, lol, I was raised in around and almost always near the woods of this lush green state. I'd like t accompany a researcher of any age going up in the hills. I can make trails see telltale signs of Them. I got a good nose, excellent night sight and very focusable hearing, plus my built in sense. If not me folks, take along someone you've known for at least a year in the real world and at least 3 years online. You never can tell 100% about online people, sorry to say. BTW, Ella, you're about due for a hike with me by that rule, lol.]]</p>&quot;
&quot;209&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	5/14/2004 7:19 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (14 of 15) </p>
 	
<p>Come to Texas, Mant, and I'll get us together with Cliff Jones, who knows where the furballs are....he's on the edge of the official East Texas, has had sightings and found lots of prints.   I sure can't get up there any time soon!</p>

<p>But right now, we've had torrential rains for weeks and weeks, heavy flooding....I doubt we could even get in to slog through his research area!   This is the first time I've been on line for any length of time in more than a week on account of the T&amp;L.   A zapped modem is just what I need....NOT!</p>&quot;
&quot;209&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	5/17/2004 2:06 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla unread 	 (15 of 15) </p>
 	
<p>[Graaah Texas too hot fur me. Come to Washington, lol.</p>

<p>Actually, Gregory Helton's gonna be moving close to here, just in case his Email didnt reach ya, he's gonna be driving distance, but awhiles off from being able to go afield, as he's having his own set of medical stuff going on.</p>

<p>GET WELL QUICK GREG!!</p>

<p>We're gonna hit the hills as soon as you got hiking legs and I'm out of the sunlight. Health, etc, what fun.]</p>&quot;
&quot;210&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/7/2004 9:11 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 14) </p>
 	
<p>*********************************** <br />
\&quot;I'll tell you,\&quot; Phil said as he drained his pilsner glass down to the foam, \&quot;I got sent out on a lot of bogus stories when I was a young reporter.</p>

<p>But you never know, when you get that assignment from your editor, what's gonna be material for section C, page 10, or maybe stuff that'll get you a Pulitzer.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Yeah, right,\&quot; barked Kevin, \&quot;You've seen it all writing for the Helford Weekly Ledger, haven't you, Phil? Pulitzer? Pull this, sir!\&quot; Kevin extended his left index finger, and Phil felt like pulling it right off.</p>

<p>Damn smart kid reporters...they all think they're ready for the Washington Post as soon as they graduate from J-school.</p>

<p>\&quot;Hey Phil, what was the weirdest story they ever sent you out on?\&quot; Little Mark was talking now, Marky the Cub, as he was derisively referred to at the city desk. Yet out of all of these youngsters, Phil thought that this kid might actually have the talent to write, the responsibility to meet a deadline, and the stomach not to puke while covering a fatal car accident.</p>

<p>\&quot;The weirdest?\&quot; asked Phil, \&quot;Not involving death by s&eacute;xual misadventure?\&quot; The young ones laughed at this, savoring the day they'd cover such a story. \&quot;Buy me another draft, Marky, and I'll tell you.\&quot;</p>

<p>Moments later, a fresh glass of Pabst in front of him, Phil began.</p>

<p>\&quot;About fifteen years ago, I had to cover the rural beat, that stretch of godforsaken furrows and rusty trucks that ring our fair city for some 25 square miles. I'd gotten on the bad side of Madame Dankridge, our editor at that time, by letting my own opinion slip into a child abuse trial I was covering. So she sent me out to the boonies for four months to 're-evaluate' my writing.</p>

<p>\&quot;One miserably hot day in late July, I was coming back from covering the 4-H livestock judging at the Fair, and I was drenched with sweat and my sinuses were plugged with manure. I stopped to get a cold one at this little tavern, I don't even remember the name, if it even had one. Well, the beer was good, and I was downing it in hurry, wanting to get the hell out of that burg fast, when I heard these two old guys talking. This one dried-up farmer was saying, 'it damn near carried off the sow, so he tells me. And when it couldn't pick it up, it just straight picked up a young boar, and took it off. Flew right off to the bottoms, it did.'</p>

<p>\&quot;And the other old guy, he just shakes his head, and says, 'Sure hate to see them things around again. I'd hate to see that, you bet.'</p>

<p>\&quot;Well, as friendly as I could be, I turned and asked these fellows what they were talking about. Oh, yeah, I ordered another round of brews for all of us, too. And over the next twenty minutes they told me about a farmer named Garner, who lost a nice pig to what they said was a huge bird, bigger than anything ever seen in those parts. The thing just swooped down and whisked it away, they said.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Oh man, what a country crock!,\&quot; snorted Kevin. \&quot;Phil getting taken in his younger days by a bunch of hicks with nothing better to do than pull one over on the city reporter!\&quot; Marky said nothing, his eyes asking Phil to continue.</p>

<p>\&quot;Well,\&quot; Phil resumed, \&quot; instead of heading back to my air-conditioned duplex, I drove out on Route 5 to see this Garner. This guy was practically sustenance-farming. He'd about worked his land to death, but sure enough, he had a decent-sized pig pen; a lot of hogs. It was about 4:30, time for dinner, so I walked up to the front door of the farmhouse and knocked.</p>

<p>\&quot;The door opened so fast after the first knock I nearly fell over. Behind the screen stood a tall, skinny man with white hair, looking about as scared of me as I was of him. He was wearing a tobacco-colored T-shirt that may have once been white, and dirt-caked jeans that were held up by just his pelvic bones. 'Mr. Garner,' I said, 'I'm Phil Molleck from the Ledger, and I'd like to ask you a question about your hog disappearance.'</p>

<p>\&quot;Well, this son-of-a-gun just stared at me, not saying a word. We stood that way for about 15 seconds, when I heard a voice from inside the house say, 'My brother don't talk.' Then, the real farmer Garner appeared behind this mute guy, and he seemed no more pleased to see me than than his greeter. At least he looked like he'd washed his clothes recently.</p>

<p>\&quot;When I told him why I'd come, the guy was livid, but in that way country people get. He got even more still than before, but the veins on his forehead and neck filled and got blue and green.<br />
'They told you that, did they?' he said of his friends at the tavern. 'Like this was their business to tell, did they? Like my family's business belongs to them , did they?' I mean, this guy was seriously ticked off.</p>

<p>\&quot;Anyway, I made it seem like we needed to report the incident, needed to do it to protect other farmers in case there was something preying on their fields, so no one else would experience this kind of loss. I made it seem like his damn duty to inform others. After about ten minutes, he led me out to his yard, with his brother following, and he told me the story.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;That a winged bigfoot with a taste for bacon was in his--\&quot;<br />
Kevin didn't get a chance to finish that statement, as Marky's elbow caught him between the third and fourth rib.</p>

<p>He let out a little ook sound, and after a glance at Mark, looked at Phil again.</p>

<p>\&quot;It seemed,\&quot; Phil continued, \&quot;that three nights before, just as the worst of the heat began moving in, he'd noticed his livestock growing uneasy, both in their pens and in the fields.</p>

<p>Yesterday, he was inside around noon fixing supper for his brother, and he heard the pigs squealing to beat the band. He ran out his back door, and saw a bird...a giant thing...that's all I could get him to call it,...chasing one of his sows around the pen.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;What...the hell did it look like?\&quot; asked Marky.</p>

<p>\&quot;He said it was like the biggest damn crow he'd ever seen, only there was some white on it, he thought, on the neck. Its talons, spread out, could've near fit around that sow altogether, he said. And its wingspan...well he pointed to an old John Deere tractor, and said it was slightly wider than that. I reckoned it to be about sixteen feet.\&quot;</p>

<p>Phil watched, with pleasure, as both Mark and Kevin took long draughts off their beers.</p>

<p>\&quot;Then, Garner said that when this huge bird couldn't grab the big sow, it just snatched up a 75-pound young boar, and carried it off. Garner said it took it like 'you or I would grab an ear of corn off a plate.' He and his mute brother walked to the edge of their property, and Garner pointed to where he saw the birds fly off to.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Damn...,\&quot; said Marky. \&quot;So you filed the story, just like that?\&quot; Kevin said nothing, but leaned forward to hear the answer.</p>

<p>\&quot;Well, no, not exactly,\&quot; said Phil. \&quot;I was about to go back to my car, but instead I turned and asked him if he he'd ever seen or heard of anything like this before, y'know, trying to get a background for my story. He stopped, and and looked me right in the eye and said, 'You don't believe me, Mr...Molleck, right? Do you?'</p>

<p>\&quot;'Mr. Garner,' I said, 'It's not my job to believe or disbelieve. I just report what my editor, Mrs. Dankridge, wants me to report. Whether or not this happened like you said...well...'</p>

<p>\&quot;And that's when old Garner grabs his brother, and turns him around in front me. He pulls up this poor guy's shirt all the way up to his sunburned neck, and suddenly I'm looking at these scars on his shoulders, bubbly patches of old skin where it looks like flesh was gouged out, three holes here, then another three, maybe nine holes on each shoulder, some tearing all the way to the base of his scalp. Like he got flayed by something, years ago, and didn't get real good treatment for it, either.</p>

<p> \&quot;I stood there like an idiot, gaping at these old wounds, and I heard a whimper from the brother, like a child would make when he's very, very sorry.</p>

<p>\&quot;Garner looked at his brother's shoulder, then at me. 'Well, you could ask him,' he said, 'But like I told you at my door...he don't talk.'\&quot;</p>

<p>Phil looked at the young reporters across the table, waiting for a comment. Even Kevin's mouth was shut, for once.</p>

<p>\&quot;You guys'll get the tab, right,?\&quot; he said. \&quot;See you in the newsroom.\&quot;<br />
********************</p>&quot;
&quot;210&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/7/2004 9:26 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (2 of 14) </p>
 	
<p>[Okay, for the record, this is our authorization and charter from Dan Aspell himself! Enjoy the Story! I can't seem to get the copyright onto the story in Edit mode, suffice to say Anyone caught duplicating this story without permission, will be beaten to a fine red paste of gore and bonemeal, dried up, then fed to a flock of ravenous T-birds!]</p>

<p>Forwarding again, just so I don't forget.</p>

<p>Dan, I have the story,<br />
He would like to put it on his site.<br />
Forwarding this to Mant as you said it was OK, and hope he'll hear from ya.<br />
----- Original Message -----<br />
Subject: Re: Hey, Dan, what about publishing your T-bird story on the Metaphorum?</p>

<p>Hey Ella,<br />
I wouldn't mind Mant publishing the story, except that it would have to have \&quot;Copyright Dan Aspell, 2004\&quot; on it. My writing is pretty well all copyrighted these days, due to an unfortunate experience a year ago.<br />
Feel free to forward it to Mant with this e-mail, and thanks for remembering it!<br />
Dan</p>&quot;
&quot;210&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/8/2004 5:11 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (3 of 14) </p>
 	
<p>Good on you, Mant!   Now we finally see Dan's little jewel of a story published.  I've waited a long time for this. :)</p>&quot;
&quot;210&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/8/2004 5:56 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (4 of 14) </p>
 	
<p>[Glad I could help realize a dream! I dont see what all the fuss was about. Did he clean it up or something? Even the beer drinking was'nt all that bad, (Pabst is weak stuff, man, lol.) Amazing what people choose to get offended about.]</p>&quot;
&quot;210&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/9/2004 7:45 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (5 of 14) </p>
 	
<p>Mant, I sent you the original story, exactly as Dan sent it to me a couple of years ago.   Jim H. of CZ.com rejected it for \&quot;literary\&quot; reasons, ROTFLM*O, and Mary wanted Dan to take out the beer drinking and the \&quot;bad words\&quot;, which he refused to do, because she was concerned that some little kid might read the story on her web site.</p>

<p>Now it's exactly where it's supposed to, at the time that God intended.   I always wanted to see it published in a site, and I truly appreciate your doing this.  It's as much for me as for Dan.   It was a small but very palpable thorn in my side for a long time that Jim rejected the story for reasons I adamantly disagreed with.  Mary didn't reject it, but Dan didn't feel right about the changes that she wanted him to make.  Now this little jewel of a crypto-fiction story is up, and that makes me as  happy as a hog on ice.</p>&quot;
&quot;210&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/9/2004 5:51 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (6 of 14) </p>
 	
<p>[lol, Always a pleasure doing what others won't, especially when it's so easy and/or whatever, lol. Fortunately, this site has no such uber-high pedestal or reputation to defend, we;re small, starting up, we can take risks, lol. Everyone's got a story to be told. Mine might emerge one day, and boy will it shake things up on the subject of supposedly \&quot;dumb NON-human animals?\&quot; ahem.]</p>&quot;
&quot;210&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/10/2004 8:43 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (7 of 14) </p>
 	
<p>So write it!</p>&quot;
&quot;210&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/13/2004 2:29 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (8 of 14) </p>
 	
<p>\&quot;Once upon a time, there was Me. I lived in the thick woods of the Olympic Mountains. One time I was accosted and frightened nearly to death seeing a strange new creature. It was dressed as a refugee from the 80's in his goodwill denims and steel toed boots.\&quot;</p>

<p>[Actually I might be getting into contact with an Author in Canada (BC) soon, he wrote a real life account of his experiences with them FurryFolk. Dunnhavva name yet, as my source didnt reveal her source, but it could be great.]</p>&quot;
&quot;210&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/17/2004 6:43 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (9 of 14) </p>
 	
<p>A name would certainly be nice.  :D</p>&quot;
&quot;210&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/20/2004 8:04 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (10 of 14) </p>
 	
<p>[Sure nuff would be. Might be awhile before I go north to Canada again, but my email's as always available. If or when he writes another book, my brochure full, when it's written as at his disposal, no money needed, just that the information within is used for the betterment of both species. I believe in peaceful cohabitation and that it's as easy as buying a birdfeeder, just a much larger version, that and being a good neighbor to those who rely onthe forests for their survival, that's always been my mission.]</p>&quot;
&quot;210&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	5/2/2004 9:42 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (11 of 14) </p>
 	
<p>Your mission and Billye's both.  It would be mine, except I have, alas, no furballs.</p>&quot;
&quot;210&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	5/3/2004 11:14 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (12 of 14) </p>
 	
<p>[You were going up to her place to visit were'nt you?</p>

<p>I was talking to some guy who had a far out but very interesting theory that the Thunderbird tales began because of rare sky-time- warp- mirages?</p>

<p>Ancient native americans looking up at the sky someday all of a sudden see a boieng 747 rumbling overhead. Boom, bird, thunder, giant size, etc.</p>

<p>Always interesting hearing theories, no matter how accurate or erroneous they might be.]</p>&quot;
&quot;210&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	5/14/2004 7:15 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (13 of 14) </p>
 	
<p>I thought I sent you an E-mail telling you the disappointing news about falling in a hole and spraining my ankle, so I didn't get to go, being unable to drive the 800-plus mile round trip.   But now I can drive the 5 miles to town, at least, and Billye and I plan my visit for the 4th of July weekend.   Lots of activity going on there, and by then I should be good as new.  I couldn't believe that two days before I was to go, I fell in a hole that night!   Just a shallow one, but I twisted my left ankle and sprained it. </p>

<p>Don't know about time warps, but I've heard of such stuff happeing, and I don't disbelieve it, or believe it either one.  On stuff I know little to nothing about, I just keep an open mind.</p>&quot;
&quot;210&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	5/17/2004 2:10 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla unread 	 (14 of 14) </p>
 	
<p>[Erh, maybe ya did, webtv's got a new spam measure that helps filter out unknown addresses, but I don't think it was that or that it works all that well as I'm gonna have to erase one address that's been getting 10 a day, bla bla bla.</p>

<p>Ach damn, get well quick you too Ella. What's up with us researchers getting hurt and sick lately? lol.]</p>&quot;
&quot;211&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/13/2004 8:35 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>Re: Hey, this is a true \&quot;Big Bird\&quot; story in Austin, Texas.</p>

<p>----- Original Message -----</p>

<p>Subject: Re: Continued below....This just popped up, Sorry!!!</p>

<p>Here is the story. I'm glad you asked to read my accounts with the big bird because I have never written it down and since I don't talk about it because people will think I'm crazy I have never told the whole story. I sometimes bring it up but before I can tell half of it I am cut off or it turns into a big joke so I never finish.</p>
 
<p>The Thunder Bird or Texas \&quot;Big Bird\&quot; was part of my childhood. Our family moved back to Austin, TX when I was 13 and I lived there till I was 24 but during my teenage years I would go hiking, fishing and shoot B-B guns with my cousin in the woods behind our house.<br />
I remember seeing a huge bird fly over our house on 2 different occasions but I was afraid to say that I saw a dinosaur fly over the house. I tried to talk to my brother about it once who is 2 years older than me and he immediately told me that some people in the 70's had seen a big bird but no one ever figured out what it was so it was determined that it was just an out of place condor or some other big bird.<br />
I didn't think about it until later but he had to have done some research to find out that information. Especially since there was no internet or anything at that time to find information but he seemed to get upset that I even thought it was some sort of dinosaur. I didn't bring it up anymore.<br />
One day while playing in the woods with my cousin and me were running toward an area in the wood where there was a BIG tree. I don't remember it being very tall (I now live in VA where the trees are huge in comparision to TX) but the base of the tree was so big that I guess it would take 5 grown men holding hands to make a circle equal to the circumference of the base. As we were  going toward the tree we heard wings starting to flap so loud and the bird made sure we didn't see it. It broke huge branches to make a quick escape. We knew where it visited but I don't think that was it's home.<br />
On a few other occasions we almost saw the bird up close but it heard us and left to quickly for us to see it.<br />
We would leave our house and go across a creek and then up a big steep hill. Then we would catch our breath and rest a minute just before going over the big hill that lead to the big tree. One time we tried to walk as quietly as possible across toward the tree but the bird heard us immediatly after we came over the hill and flew away. So, the next time a few days later we got almost to the top of the hill and rested then we ran as fast as we could toward the big tree. We just wanted to see the bird and we were so courious to see the bird whose wings flap so loud. We got to the big tree in time to see the big branches (the big bird broke to get away) hit the groud. We made a lot of runs toward the tree with no luck the bird was not there. We just wanted to see it and we were fearless but now when I think about it I don't know what I would have done if it would have come at us.<br />
As I got older playing in the woods just wasn't what it used to be. So, I gave up hope of seeing the bird up close. The times when the bird flew over our house it was at dusk and the bird seemed to glide so I didn't see it move. He was probably about 50 yards up both times and both times he was headed in the same exact flight pattern. He was coming from the street side of our house toward the woods behind it.<br />
One day I was talking to a high school friend and he admitted to me going out to this area that was cleared for a subdivision but then I think the builder backed out or couldn't get the funding and stopped building. Remember the bad 80's economy? : )<br />
Anyway he was out there drinking with some friends after a high school game and then he heard someone yell, \&quot;look at that\&quot; and it looked like a man in a cape walking toward them. The man was covering his face but his eyes were glowing as the man got closer it was appearant that it was not a man but a huge beast. My friend told me the last time he looked it appeared as if it was a huge bird but it covered its face with its wings except for its eyes and it was hunched over and it was still about 6 feet tall. The only way I can describe it was remember the old dracula movies where he would hide his face with his cape and only show his eyes? He told me the bird did that but with both \&quot;arms\&quot; at the same time. He said that he never talked about it because people would think he was crazy but he for some reason trusted me.<br />
Then I had a best friend who told me that his younger brother was down in the same area making out with a girlfriend at night and something evil walked up to the car and he swore he would never go back. He told me that the \&quot;evil\&quot; thing tried to cover his face exactly like my other friend had told me but these two people didn't know each other! So it wasn't like they could have made up the same story.</p>
 
<p>The funny thing is that both people who described it to me didn't explain how the bird hid its face with words they both explained it by hunching over and holding both arms up to thier faces as if play scarades and they both did it exactly alike.</p>
 
<p>Okay so I moved to VA close to DC at 27 years of age and I met this guy named ____ who grew up in Austin about 4 miles from my house but I never knew him in TX. So, one night ____ and his sister went out with me and after a night of fun we went back to thier house. One story lead to another and I fessed up about the Big Bird. They didn't say anything when I finished the story. I felt dumb for bringing it up and nobody ever brought it up again.</p>
 
<p>So, ____'s Dad retired from the Government in DC and moved back to TX to ____ (a small town just south of Austin) a few years later.</p>
 
<p>2 years ago on 4 th of July I went to ____'s house for a get together. ____ is now married with kids and so is his sister and so am I but we still keep in touch. Anyway.......As soon as I pull in the driveway ____'s sister _____ ran outside to meet me and I felt so special for a minute. Her first words were, \&quot;My Mom saw the bird\&quot;. I was actually hoping for a hug or a \&quot;I've missed you\&quot;.  : )</p>
 
<p>I forgot ever telling her my big bird story so I didn't know what she was talking about. She told me a story of her parents going to church on Wednesdays but in different cars because her mom goes to the ladies #### study which ends before the men's #### study so instead of waiting for her husband she goes in a different car.</p>
 
<p>One night after church her mother pulled up to her house and she saw what she thought was a person standing in the ditch in front of her house. The figure hunched over when they saw her headlights. There are kids in the neighborhood so she figured it was a  tall kid playing hide and seek. Kind of couious of this \&quot;kid\&quot; in her yard she looked over and realized there was no kid it was about a 6' tall evil looking bird that hid its face. She backed up and took off until she got down the street and figured no one would believe her so she stopped and tried to make herself believe she imagined the whole thing. She got out her garage door opener and had it in her hand and drove home quickly and to her dismay the bird was still in her yard. She drove in the the garage and closed the door behind her before getting out of the car.</p>
 
<p>Her husband got home half an hour after her but no bird was to be found. He looked in the ditch but found nothing. He laughed at her and told her she made it up.</p>
 
<p>She has since seen the bird one more time but has never got a picture of it. The father still insist she is making it up. Hopefully he will see it to one day.</p>
 
<p>That is it.</p>
 
<p>I hope to go back to Texas one day and film the bird once and for all so others can see it.</p>&quot;
&quot;211&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/24/2004 1:24 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (2 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>The person who sent me this account, I also put him in touch with D. L. Tanner.   Haven't heard from him for a good long time, but I'm really curious about that creature in Austin.  Sounds almost like something that got stuck in a time hole and couldn't get back.....except that's impossible.</p>&quot;
&quot;211&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/27/2004 5:53 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (3 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>[I want to say Anything's Possible, but then again, some of it you have to read between the lines while wearing your trusty pair of skeptacles. My mainest motivation is gathering the information, then placing it in veiw minus my biases for feedback from various other parties on it. BTW All, lol D.L. Tanner AKA Danno is an excellent Crypto-Author so, he's probably already heard:</p>

<p>\&quot;Book 'em, Danno.\&quot;</p>

<p>hundreds of times already, so, don't tell him I gave ya that idea!]</p>&quot;
&quot;211&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	3/30/2004 9:27 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (4 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>Mant, D. L.  Tanner is not Danno.   Danno writes beautiful short stories, and D. L. is a crypto novelist (<a href="http://www.dltanner.com">www.dltanner.com</a>).</p>

<p>Danno used to be a good friend of mine, but when I came out in my unconditional support of Mary Green and her work, he didn't like me any more, as he has a very low opinion of same.   That's my loss, but what other people think of me is none of my business.   You can't please 'em all.</p>

<p>I have a short story by Danno that I've saved in my Chupa account on Yahoo.   If I send it to you, would you post it here?  Jim Harnock of CZ rejected it a couple of years ago, and then Mary Green asked him to make some changes in it, deleted the cuss words and references to drinking beer, and he wouldn't do it, so she would not post it on her site.   That is unfortunate.  It's a little jewel of a T-bird story, and I would love to see it \&quot;published\&quot; here.   If you would do that, I would let him know about, if his E-mail address is still good.</p>

<p>I understand Mary wanting the changes, as she runs a family web site and lots of children read it.   But Danno felt it would spoil the story to revise it as she wanted.   Mant, would a few low-grade cuss words and reference to beer drinking be a problem for you here on the Metaphorum?   I doubt it, as I've known you to do a little of both when the occasion calls for it, LOL.   You are not foul-mouthed and not a drunkard, so you have no problem, verbally or imbibement-wise.  :D</p>

<p>Let me know, OK?  In fact, I'm gonna send it to you in little bit anyway, even if you can't post it.   It's a delightful little story and I know you'd enjoy it.</p>

<p>:)</p>&quot;
&quot;211&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/1/2004 6:49 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (5 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>[Nawh, beer is okay with us, in fact we might charge him some beer for posting here, lol JK! And we have a way of softening up the language so the mature folks \&quot;get it\&quot;, but it goes over the younger's heads. the F word is the main one we avoid, or alter, to Flock or even &fnof;&ccedil;&dagger; or in the immortal words of Q-bert: \&quot;@#%$!!\&quot; We have censored to our word filter just a few things to deter the ####-thumping god-pushers er, the Good Book, y'know, and a few other words, so We might be one of the more lenient sites for that. I'll reveiw the rules on it first before sticking my big feet in my mouth. But it's likely, if D.L. dont mind...]</p>&quot;
&quot;211&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/3/2004 2:54 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (6 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>It's not DL, it's Danno in Illinois, and AOL won't let us through, I don't think....so I forwarded your message to my Chupa account on Yahoo (<a href="mailto:gran_chupacabra@yahoo.com">gran_chupacabra@yahoo.com</a>) and will try to send it from there....sometimes that works.</p>

<p>AOL WIPES!</p>&quot;
&quot;211&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/4/2004 11:08 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (7 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>[Sterling! Just received authorization on it too. I'll even devote it to it's own discussion 'phorum. We'll totally accredit him with writing it, like I need people telling me I'm a good author and asking me to write like that some more, lol. SHEESH!</p>

<p>Now, I'd better clear some space for some chapters, or bingo, idea-time! Does he have it posted on his website? I can linkbutton a direct link to it, depending, if not, I can slam it onto here. My crude copy paste system does'nt translate paragraphs that well, but I can space it readably.]</p>&quot;
&quot;211&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/4/2004 1:20 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (8 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>Mant, as far as I know, Danno does NOT have a web site.   He will have to send it to you himself, although I have one more thing to try....back in a few.</p>&quot;
&quot;211&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/4/2004 1:34 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (9 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>OK, Mant, I did it!   I copied the story off the attachment to an E-mail and just sent it to you.   Now you can copy it to here and post it.</p>

<p>Let me know if you don't get it!  I know Danno will be pleased to have his little story published on the web at last.   He wrote it a few years ago, maybe two, don't remember.</p>&quot;
&quot;211&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/6/2004 11:11 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (10 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>[I got it, cooooolness, it looks like tonight's big project! :D Btw, What did he want written on copyright.. uuh... I think I got it, ok, STAY TUNED FOLKS!]</p>&quot;
&quot;211&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/9/2004 7:50 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (11 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>Mant, you don't know how much it means to me that you posted Dan's little jewel of a story.  I'm sure it means more to me than it does to him, because I was sad about it being rejected by Jim H.  Of course, your literary standards are a lot higher than what they have over there, if I do have to say so myself.</p>&quot;
&quot;211&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/9/2004 5:40 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (12 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>[Harnock, well maybe it was political, maybe it was personal. Who knows, but having to stay on someone's good side in order to get things done is has almost always been it's too-large part of life. Not saying they did'nt get along, but instead saying I instead DO get along, okay I'm losing my point here, lol WHERE\&quot;S MY COFFEE!?!]</p>&quot;
&quot;211&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/10/2004 8:56 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (13 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>It was around a couple of years ago, I was on CZ chat, and Jim H. was there.  Danno came on and they really got into it, and then D. let CZ forever.   So I wrote to him asking what the fuss was about, and D. replied and sent me the little story.   Jim said, according to Dan, that he rejected the story because it did not meet his literary standards, or words to that effect.   Well, I took issue with that and begged to differ.   CZ.com is hardly the New Yorker or some such thing.   There was nothing wrong whatsoever with Dan's little story.   Nearly 40 years ago, I got a useless degree in literature from UT-Austin, and while it was in Spanish rather than in English, I also studied lots of English and German literature too--all in the original languages, and in my humble opinion, Jim was in error.   But what hurt me was that Dan took it so much to heart instead of blowing it off, like I would have done, but then, fortunately for me, LOL, I sure don't base my self-esteem on my writing skills.  It I did, I'd be nowhere on my way to no place!   Actually, my writing career consisted of a bunch of really stupid poems that were published in the Windmill in 1974, which was the student literary magazine at OU-Norman, OK.   All I remember was that one of them was about some cows laying under a mesquite tree, LOLOL, and how much they enjoyed the shade.   Good thing I didn't aspire to a literary career, ROTFLM*O!</p>

<p>But anyway, Dan getting hurt really stuck in my craw, so I later suggested he submit the story to Mary Green for her site.   I didn't realize that Mary runs a strict Christian family site and wouldn't want any beer drinking stories posted.   Not her fault or Dan's either.   She asked him to delete the beer, which he wouldn't do, so I've waited a long time to find an opportunity for his little T-bird story to make it to a web site!</p>

<p>It's kind of funny how one small thing, which would seem trivial to some people, would stick in my heart like a hook for years.   But if I were not that weird way, I wouldn't have suggested the story to you, so all's well that ends well.  :)</p>&quot;
&quot;211&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/13/2004 2:23 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (14 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>[I would'nt have his characters sitting around drinking club sodas saying:</p>

<p>\&quot;Heck shucky darn T-birds took my goshdarn arm off, but I lived by the grace of my father who art in heaven, god bless, amen.\&quot;</p>

<p>I still advocate Mary posting a disclaimer to site applicants/newbies that you'd better not profess to be of a belief in God that does not match our's or you'll scare our very fragile but more valued members, lol. Ouch, guess I'm still stinging. Christiazoology, blah. Hear Hear D!]</p>&quot;
&quot;211&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	4/17/2004 6:41 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (15 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>Mant, I have to say that you live a more Christian life than 99% of the population, including those who hit the church every time the door opens.   I know Jesus is very proud of you, regardless of whether you practice the traditional religion.   Religion doesn't matter, it's spirituality that counts.   When I get to see Jesus in heaven, He's not gonna ask me what church I belonged to or how often I attended.  He's going to ask me if I did what He wanted me to do as best I knew how in terms of treating other people the way I would like to be treated, being kind to people, animals and the earth, and practicing unconditional love....in other words, in terms of service work, He's gonna ask us, \&quot;How did you live your life?\&quot;</p>

<p>If I'm lucky, I'll get a passing grade.   Even a D+ will do, as long as I can get into the door.   I do believe we are judged by the light we walk in, regardless of religious beliefs or lack of them.   Case closed.</p>

<p>Mant, don't worry about that board.   My dear friend (and yours), Fishead, got banned because his web site sends out spyware cookies, which he can't help or do anything about.   But his spiritual beliefs are about the same as yours, and he says he would have left eventually on account of that.</p>

<p>You have to remember that lots of those board members are LOLs--meaning little old ladies.   I say, let them practice whatever means of faith that comforts them.  If they cannot stand to hear alternative points of view, well, there are such unfortunates.  It is not their fault.   They seem to have been born that way.</p>

<p>As for me, I care so little what other people believe in terms of religion that it doesn't bother me when the fundamentalists start their ####-thumping.   To each his own, whatever gets them through the day is okay....with me, anyway.   Live and let live, sez me!  :D</p>&quot;
&quot;211&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/20/2004 8:11 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (16 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>[LMAO Sorry , the name of that \&quot;Good Book\&quot; is a censored word due to a rival site sending missionaries to my room months ago. They came in on their high and mighty fanaticisms and really got on my nerves.</p>

<p>Yeah, y'know its like driving a Volkswagen already and someone coming along and saying you can only drive red VWs! It's a Volkswagen aint it? Good enuff for me. and feel free to send Fishead to the 'Phorum, Dan too, he'd love to see his Tbird story in living text, posted in the Site With No Fear. Now if you'll excuse me, lmao, we're gonna go see a movie called \&quot;HELLBOY!\&quot;]</p>&quot;
&quot;211&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	5/2/2004 9:39 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (17 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>Well, I was finally able to get on at last!   Good on us.</p>

<p>I've already informed Dan and Dave about the Phorum.  Dave, however, never posts on any board except his own now, says he has too little time, can barely keep up on his own board due to his constant production of his beautiful art work.   I haven't heard back from Dan since he said thanks to both of us for getting his story posted.  I did send him your site and the info.</p>

<p>Mant, I've already got you told, what other people think of you is none of your business.  If offensive people show up on the phorum, just ban their....uh, fannies.   You lead a far more Christian life than they do.   Being a Christian, like being a member of Bill W.'s friends, should be a program of attraction, not promotion.   Jesus is in your heart by your own spiritual connection to the Creator, whether you practice any religion or not.   It's how you live your life that's important....how you treat other people, animals and the earth.  So don't worry about those book-thumpers.   They are grossly unenlightened.</p>&quot;
&quot;211&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	5/3/2004 11:23 am <br />
To: 	ReeseElla 	 (18 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>[\&quot;Can't see the big picture while walking the straight and narrow, because of the tunnel vision it causes through it's forced ignorance.\&quot; ~Manticore 2003]</p>&quot;
&quot;211&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ReeseElla  	5/14/2004 7:11 pm <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (19 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>Who said anything about walking the \&quot;straight and narrow\&quot;?   Not me.   The big picture, as much as can be seen, is more worth viewing, if you ask me.</p>&quot;
&quot;211&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	5/17/2004 2:15 pm <br />
To: 	ReeseElla unread 	 (20 of 20) </p>
 	
<p>[Totally, straight and narrow is FOR the straight and narrow (I'm straight, but I'm not narrow), the big picture's more fun to look at, as are both sides of the coin and other people's opinions, when they are'nt pushed at the risk of believe or go to hell ultimatums. (makes razzing sounds and rude gestures to that motely bunch.)lol. I'lllll haveeee more info asssssss sono as my cat lest meeeeeee tyep! lol er later and sleep well folks, Gobie says its time to get off the net and pay attention to his almightiness.]</p>&quot;
&quot;212&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Mulsknr1  	7/26/2005 9:56 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>Thankful that I know what cryptozoologicals means, I was excited to hear, here on the Tv, about the latest bigfoot sighting. Thankful, becuase I knew just were to file that info. WOOHOOO!</p>

<p>By Ian Gunn<br />
BBC News, Vancouver</p>

<p>A grab from a video allegedly capturing images of a sasquatch in California<br />
Most scientists are sceptical about the sasquatch's existence<br />
Canadian scientists are performing DNA tests on a tuft of hair said to come from a sasquatch, a legendary ape-like creature also known as Bigfoot.</p>

<p>Geneticists at the University of Alberta have been given the hair by witnesses who say it came from the mysterious animal.</p>

<p>The residents of a Yukon town say they saw the creature earlier this month.</p>

<p>The scientists say they think it unlikely that the hair belongs to a giant ape.</p>

<p>Witnesses in Teslin say they saw a tall, ape-like creature lope past a house in the middle of the night, leaving behind large footprints and a clump of hair.</p>

<p>'Scientifically interesting'</p>

<p>Geneticist David Coltman says his team will run modern DNA tests on the sample and compare the results to the DNA of large animals that are well-known here, such as bears and bison.</p>

<p>He says the fur is almost certainly from a well-known mammal but he admits it is possible it will not match any known species.</p>

<p>That, he says, would be scientifically interesting and that chance is worth running these tests for.</p>

<p>Stories of a giant ape roaming the western forests of North America date back to before European settlement in Canada.</p>

<p>But despite occasional footprints in photographs, there has never been much proof of the sasquatch's existence.</p>

<p>The witnesses say they are convinced something unusual is living in the woods.</p>

<p>The test results are expected later this week.</p>

<p>The fruits of my googling:&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.rfthomas.clara.net/news/microscope.html">http://www.rfthomas.clara.net/news/microscope.html</a></p>

<p><a href="http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/LondonFreePress/News/2005/07/22/1142017-sun.html">http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/LondonFreePress/News/2005/07/22/1142017-sun.html</a></p>

<p><a href="http://www.mysteries-megasite.com/main/bigsearch/bigfoot-1.html">http://www.mysteries-megasite.com/main/bigsearch/bigfoot-1.html</a></p>&quot;
&quot;212&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Mulsknr1  	8/8/2005 3:59 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (2 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>Anyone heard anything about the DNA tests? IS it really bigfoot hair?</p>&quot;
&quot;212&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	8/11/2005 10:58 pm <br />
To: 	Mulsknr1 	 (3 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>[Ideally, hairs have to be found fresh off the body, roots included, the root part contains more biochemical information to analyze from, the rest, the shaft, follicle what have you only can tell you thickness, color texture, etc, in establishing the closest match(es) to it.</p>

<p>Most Sasquatch hair, if not exposed for it's fakery or mistakery, puts itself somewhere between Gorilla/Orangutan and Human. We have enough soft evidence to at least try for another case for this creature in front of the scientific community.]</p>&quot;
&quot;212&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Mulsknr1  	8/12/2005 10:16 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (4 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>I swear, anything to keep it all going, anything to keep a shadow of doubt! I can't take it any more! I am going to look for bigfoot myself, and don't try to stop me! I need closure!</p>&quot;
&quot;212&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	8/12/2005 9:16 pm <br />
To: 	Mulsknr1 	 (5 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>:)</p>

<p>[Heeh heeeh, yet(i) another one caught up in Sasquatch Fever, bummer part is I think in a later report, the hairs turned out to be from a mundane source. Lemme give the web a surf and see what's cracking.]</p>&quot;
&quot;212&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	8/12/2005 9:31 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (6 of 6) </p>
 	
<p>[Yep, theorhetically, Bison hair, but they haven't ruled out Sassy hair yet either, so it's still up in the air. That Manitoba footage they mention at the bottom of the page of the first link of way too many prepositional phrases. I got to see that footage, played back, watched thru, zoomed in etc. Me and researchers and enthusiasts alike at the last symposium. Our final analysis was hold that camera still, slow the car down and focus damn you! It was something big, and dark, and it appeared to be moving, but it might has well have been #, sheesh.]</p>&quot;
&quot;213&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/23/2003 6:56 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 15) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;Go figure, the Kann is promoted to Ghost Packer! Well, we can't have Bloodgeon or our esteemed Lord Meta spreading themselves thin, but if anyone wants to helm this effort or even remotely assist, give me a Comm.!&lt;</p>

<p>Welcome to Yahoo! Groups! Thanks for your interest in the group ighs. Learn about ighs<br />
Members: 9395<br />
Date Founded: Jul 16, 1999<br />
Mailing list type: Announcement</p>

<p>The International Ghost Hunters Society was established in 1996 and is the largest scientific based investigation network on the Internet with over 14,000 members worldwide in 87 countries. Ghostweb.com is very popular, with over 3 1/2 million visitors since it was established. IGHS follows the scientific approach and does not rely upon seances, Ouija boards or psychics for obtaining information. The IGHS promotes the use of digital technology, both in cameras and in recorders. The IGHS is a Society made up of ghost hunters, ghost researchers and ghost believers. The IGHS Online Newsletter, filled with news and events pertaining to ghost hunting and the IGHS, is emailed to members weekly. Membership in the IGHS is free. Please visit our web site at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com">http://www.ghostweb.com</a> and read the many articles on ghost hunting, listen to the EVP and view over 9,000 ghost photos in our ghost galleries.<br />
See the ighs group home page</p>

<p>Would you like to join ighs? To join the ighs group, please select your membership type below and click on Continue.</p>

<p>Join the group. You will be subscribed to the mailing list, and will have access to all the group's Web tools such as Message Archives, Polls, Files and Photos</p>

<p>(Note: If you select this option you will be asked to sign in or register for a Yahoo! ID.)</p>

<p>&gt;To save some of you the trouble, time or spam, I'm taking this effort on my broad metal shoulders! If IGHS Has troubles with this way 'm sharing the info with fellow enthusiasts, they can haunt me about it and I can Exorcise this idea out of here.&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;213&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/23/2003 7:00 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (2 of 15) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;I (we) got a warm welcome!&lt;</p>

<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>From: <a href="mailto:ighs-owner@yahoogroups.com">ighs-owner@yahoogroups.com</a><br />
Welcome, your request for Free Membership in the International Ghost Hunters Society (IGHS)has been approved. We send out the IGHS Online Newsletter weekly. Please check back often at ghostweb.com for new photos posted in the Free Ghost Gallery. Dave &amp; Sharon welcomes you to our family of ghost hunters, ghost researchers and ghost believers. Join Dave &amp; Sharon as they travel across the United States visiting America's Most Haunted Sites. Follow along with us by clicking on Travel Pics in the Menu. The free membership in IGHS does not include the Ghostweb Password Membership which pays for the hosting fees for the 7,000 plus photos and videos. Ghostweb Password Membership is separate and can be signed up at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/pass.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/pass.html</a>.<br />
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Your email address has been added to the email list of a Yahoo! Group.</p>&quot;
&quot;213&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	12/29/2003 6:17 pm <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (3 of 15) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;Excellent, the first real installment has arrived. In this issue, we find that some ghost towns do indeed have ghosts in them!&lt;</p>

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<p>Mission Statement:<br />
The Ghostweb is the official Web Site of the International Ghost Hunters Society. Membership in the IGHS is always FREE. The IGHS is dedicated and committed to the research, documentation, education, and investigation of ghostly phenomena recorded through EVP, digital, film and video photography. The IGHS is a society of ghost believers, ghost hunters, and ghost researchers with over 14,000 members in 87 countries worldwide.</p>
 
<p>Travel Along with Dave &amp; Sharon:<br />
Join us as we end our third year of RV traveling as we explore America's Most Haunted Sites. We had a dream and now we are living that dream of traveling across this great land in our little house on wheels with our Welsh Pembroke Corgi dog named BooBoo. We are currently investigating haunted sites in Arizona.<br />
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<p>International Ghost Hunters Society<br />
Newsletter December 28, 2003 from Wickenburg, Arizona</p>
 
<p>Dr. Dave&acirc;&euro;&trade;s Notes:<br />
Tired of the snow and rain, why not come out to the Southwest in February for our Ghost Hunting Seminar in the beautiful city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. During this time, the rest of the country will still be in the icy grip of winter, but here in the Southwest, the sky will be sunny and clear. We will be focusing on the many haunts found in Old Town Plaza, which started along the banks of the Rio Grande River in 1706.</p>
 
<p>Explore the mysteries of New Mexico and the home of the beautiful balloons that fill the sky in mid October. Step back into time when the Conquistadors walked this land searching for the legendary cities of gold. The fast lane is left behind when you visit New Mexico; the pace is slower and more relaxed. Imagine a city where the sounds of drivers honking their car horns simply do not exist.</p>
 
<p>We are limiting the size of the seminar group so each person attending can have personal time with us as we share our techniques and insights. Check out our seminar web page listed in the Ghosts of Old Town Plaza Seminar paragraph below. Register directly with Dave and Sharon, we will provide a list of hotels that are near the Old Town Plaza that reservations can be made for the event. We are no longer using our former travel agents to book this event.</p>
 
<p>We are planning for our next Jeff Rense radio program in January. If you have some EVP recordings you would like us to consider playing on his program, send them to us individually and as attachments to your email. In the past, we have gotten some good EVP recordings from Jim Wyrick, Jason Snider, and Shawn Smith.</p>
 
<p>Sharon and I will be soon leaving this area of Arizona as we begin our journey toward Albuquerque, New Mexico in preparation for our ghost hunting seminar in February. We have been talking to our IGHS members in Albuquerque who are preparing for the Ghost Walk in Old Town Plaza. They will be combining the hauntings and the history of this amazing section of town. We were in Albuquerque last June and July, and had a wonderful time. It seems that each of the restaurants we had dinner also had a history of hauntings and is currently still having hauntings. The Albuquerque area is like a hub for us as we conduct our investigations, like the spokes of a wheel. Almost anywhere you go, you can find haunts.</p>
 
<p>New Mexico is called the Land of Enchantment and those who take some time out of their busy schedules to attend our seminar will discover some enchanted secrets of the area. We are planning on doing more seminars in this beautiful state.</p>
 
<p>We have had to cancel our Seminar@Sea planned for late March as the cut off time to register is January 1, which is too close to Christmas and end of year. We did not realize that the cut off time was so far removed from the sailing date, but the travel industry has restrictions we were not aware of at the time we booked the sailing date.</p>
 
<p>We are planning for our big ghost conference in 2004 to be held in San Antonio, Texas, home of the famous Alamo where so many died for freedom. The Old Spanish Missions are a great site for conducting EVP recordings during the day. The famous Railroad Tracks at Villamain and Shane are near one of the Missions. While this urban legend has its origin from a bus crash in Utah, the urban legend has placed the site in San Antonio. We will be posting more about this ghost conference in the first quarter of 2004.</p>
 
<p>We discovered the site of the old stone cabin where we got some 30 ghost voices were actually within the old ghost town itself. Nothing remains today except for stone foundations and a lot of broken bottles and shards of pottery. In the past, saloon tokens were found buried nearby the stone cabin because it was here that the saloons were built and the common folks lived who worked the mines. It is a funny feeling to be walking over ground that once held a small mining town. The old foundations do not tell the story of the building and its owners and occupants. Small hotels and saloons were common, thus the reason for all the broken glass.</p>
 
<p>We recorded over 30 ghost voices at this old ghost town, voices not coming from a radio station or from other people walking around the area, as we record when we are alone, no others are in the area. It is amazing to think about these souls that are still here, still mining and conducting their business as before. These walking dead are still living in their time era of the 1890s, still living in their town, where buildings are standing and people going in and out of them. Life still continues for them beyond the grave. Sad that so many religious sects ignore this simple fact that life does continue beyond the grave, but not as they have been preaching for so many years. The other side is a mirror image of life on this side of the grave. We can learn so much by the study of the spirits who inhabit their reality beyond the grave. What is heaven and what is hell? The answer surely is different on the other side, at least according to all the ghost voices we have recorded over the years. This is food for thought.</p>
 
<p>Walking across the desert, avoiding the cactus and mesquites bushes with their thorns and propensity for grabbing your shirt can be an epic adventure. One never knows when around the next cactus, or behind the next mesquite brush. We are not artifact hunters, but we enjoy viewing the past and imagining what it must have been like to live as a miner back in the 1890s. We are not talking about a long time ago, but we are talking about the wild West. The West was the last frontier settled. When Abraham Peeples arrived here in 1863, he carved gold out of the stream beds and in one day had over $7,000. In today's math that would be like earning over a half million dollars in one day. Gold was so plentiful that all he had to do was pick up nuggets from the cracks in the steam bed.</p>
 
<p>Gold panning is still a popular activity in this area and the Lost Dutchman Mining Association is not too far from us. Gold Prospecting Association of America purchased the old ghost town of Stanton and made it into a base for gold prospectors who are members of the LDMA. One hundred forty years later, gold prospectors in this area are still mining gold. The original mines are all played out, but there is still the dream of striking it rich for many.</p>
 
<p>Happy trails.</p>
 
<p>Dr. Sharon Gill:<br />
Over the years, we have received many emails, letters and telephone calls regarding the paranormal and acceptance of it by the general public. Many people may have a curiosity about ghosts and things that go bump in the night but they are concerned about how their friends and families will react to their being involved in such research. I&acirc;&euro;&trade;d like to share some insights I have gained this week, regarding the general feelings of the public about these issues.</p>
 
<p>A lot of the fears we have of the paranormal, the occult, the supernatural, witchcraft, and paganism, stem from our history. Eve, the first woman was considered the downfall of the whole of humanity because of her error in the garden. Throughout the ages, women have been considered weaker, less capable, less intelligent. Though things have changed somewhat, in our way of thinking, women have arisen from the backseat positions, taking charge and showing they are more than baby machines here to serve and replenish the earth. We have seen a wave of women fighting for their rights here in America though in the third world countries, where women walk behind their husbands, covered from head to toe in garments, showing nothing but their eyes. I think we've come a long way baby!</p>
 
<p>Through our education and religious teachings, what has been lost, especially to the female gender through the years? While promoting the importance of material things and physical appearances, we have overlooked something far more important and lost it along the way. We have lost sight of the essence of who we are, the gifts that we are born with but now turn away from, such as the abilities to be sensitive and intuitive, to have a sixth sense of things, a deep awareness of what is around us, attuned with the earth, living in balance and harmony. Women are generally more gifted in these areas than are men and yet how many woman use and acknowledge the gift of insight and intuition when it automatically kicks in? These intuitions are suppressed, and rarely spoken of openly. It is just not a subject to be discussed at a woman's weekly Bible study.  </p>
 
<p>Rather than our natural talents being developed with the spiritual growth coinciding with our physical growth, the focus is on the physical while the spiritual is suppressed. I am not referring to the religious teachings that we may follow, but the deep spiritual part of humanity that we do not talk about. We may not consider ourselves to be spiritual in nature but hopefully in reading further, you will discover there is more to us as humans, than meets the eye. Our history dictates a good part of how we look at ourselves today.</p>
 
<p>Taking a look back in time, women have been persecuted down through the ages and this becomes perfectly clear during the witch trials. We only saw a tiny portion of what took place in Europe, in looking at the witch hunts of Salem. The focus will be farther back to the time of the Inquisition. In Europe, during the witch hunts, it was primarily women tried and convicted for the act of witchcraft and associating themselves with the devil for their power. Some scholars have suggested that the Church was attempting to take the dignity and self-respect from women, putting them in a position of total subservience to men. For 400 years, horrors were perpetrated on those who were deemed witches and once someone was suspected of witchcraft, torture and rape followed; there was no chance of their being proven, not guilty.</p>
 
<p>We tend to think in modern terms of what we can relate to today so it is difficult to imagine the differences in the political and social structure that existed in Europe so long ago. Living conditions were horrid and people felt that God punished them for evil they had done. People today tend to think along the same lines when hardship or loss comes to their lives. The question would be why a loving God would punish certain folks in such harsh ways while others go through life unscathed and without suffering.</p>
 
<p>During the 1300&acirc;&euro;&trade;s the Black Death killed between one-third and two-thirds of the European population. The Plague in the 1600&acirc;&euro;&trade;s decimated the population again and during this time, the witch trials increased significantly. The people turned against witches and their craft. Once highly respected in the community as spiritualists, witches were suddenly outcasts among their own people. The general feeling of the time was that witches had the abilities to heal, ensure prosperity, peace, and fertility, yet they had no power over the death and disease that had overtaken them. Therefore, if the witches could do good things, they could also cause the trials and tribulations that were taking a toll on the people. With the Church unholy Inquisitions predominant and the horrors that ensued, fear manifested in the hearts and minds of the people that lasted for generations.</p>
 
<p>The Roman Catholic Church forbids the practice of any psychic arts, even healing, under the penalty of excommunication. The Roman Catholic Church ruled over most of Europe for almost a thousand years and no one in his right mind would contradict the Church or its teachings without consequence. The thought of excommunication today means little in our modern society compared to the time when it was a very serious matter. Being excommunicated then meant that a person was ousted from the community without further contact, friends, or support. It was not just being excommunicated from the Church, it was being excommunicated from life as one knew it. Remember the Roman Catholic Church was the only Christian Church in existence at the time.</p>
 
<p>The Inquisition led directly into the Protestant movement. The hatred was intense and folklore of the evil stepmother and the wicked witch sprang forth and are found in children's stories today. What the folklore did during that time was deny the existence of psychic abilities and gifts that people had used for the good of humanity. Those who were known to have psychic skills were feared and avoided. Any and all psychic abilities were hidden and not discussed as people feared for their lives. Thus, the suppression of psychic abilities were suppressed in children to spare them from persecution.</p>
 
<p>After 400 years, people refused to reveal any psychic abilities out of fear for their lives. Everywhere, people lived with suspicion, mistrust, and fear. They knew that friends could turn informers and even family could turn at will. These times were not just passing fancy; they were times that embedded fear into the very souls of those who existed during those times. Those fears passed down through generations of families and we still see signs of engrained fear in people today.</p>
 
<p>We live in a society today that tends to discount anything of a paranormal nature. People laugh in the faces of ghost researchers, jesting as to the insanity of the existence of ghosts. The reasons for the laughter can be traced back to the ultimate fear put into the hearts of men while witches were tortured, raped, and burned in public places for all to see. The Church was a powerful entity intent on all Europeans being Christian, subject to its rule. The population was held in place under the power of threat that even the innocent could not escape. There are many books written on the witch trials and what took place and if you have the stomach for it, the education is worth reading about it.</p>
 
<p>There are those today in the majority who feel that anything outside of a structured, mainstream religion is occult and immoral. People may have a curiosity about ghosts, magic, psychic abilities, UFOs and anything that is yet unknown to them. Yet, they cower in fear of acknowledging anything outside of their experience or beliefs. We can still see the negative connotation associated with subjects considered paranormal, the strength of fear in society today. People cling to what they know and dismiss the possibilities that there are things in this world that remain unknown and are therefore feared.</p>
 
<p>Today we are able to see small changes taking place and slowly attitudes are changing, minds are opening to possibilities outside of the norm. We see and hear about gifted psychics emerging because they no longer have to hide their abilities out of fear. There are those who attempt to sell themselves to the public as psychics, but beware of the frauds, as they are common in an age when people are searching for answers and seeking a deeper meaning in their lives. If we can accept that people are born with the incredible God-given gifts of sensitivity, intuitive abilities, and a sense that exceeds our five senses, then we can begin to see that these gifts are within each of us as well. We do not need to turn to self-proclaimed psychics, but to our own inner selves for answers.</p>
 
<p>It takes time and training to quiet our busy minds, shut out stress, and find what is within us. We can discover our talents and develop them while finding a balance between the spiritual being and the physical being that we are. As we explore the nature of whom we are and the gifts we have, we begin to discover the connectedness of all things, seen and unseen. We find we are an integral component of a far bigger picture on a far grander scale.</p>
 
<p>Ghosts of Old Town Plaza Seminar:<br />
Join Dave &amp; Sharon on February 14, 2004 for a ghost seminar in beautiful, sunny Albuquerque, New Mexico. We love New Mexico and what better weekend for a special get away then at Old Town Plaza, known as the City of the Dead because there is an unwritten saga that suggests that the dead were buried in the floors and walls of the adobe homes within this community. We will devote the afternoon to hands on investigations of various haunts in Old Town. This is not one of those stuffy, stand offish type seminars, but one where you roll up your sleeves and apply what you're learning, side by side with Dave &amp; Sharon. Check out our seminar page at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/oldtown.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/oldtown.html</a>. All events are within walking distance of your hotel. We limit the size of the seminar group to allow more time for personal instructions on a one to one basis.</p>
 
<p>Digital Ghost Photography Handbook:<br />
Confused about orbs? What are dust orbs and how do they relate to real ghost orbs? Read our 20 page thermal bound book or download the PDF book and discover how digital photography is the wave of the future. We have been using digital since 1994 and we share with the reader, which are the best digital cameras on the market today. We also share what to look for when purchasing a digital camera and provide some protocols to avoid falling into the dust orb trap. Check it out at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/booklet2.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/booklet2.html</a>.</p>
 
<p>How to Record and Analyze Ghost Voices:<br />
Susan Olson of Riverside, California writes,    \&quot;I LOVE your new EVP booklet! For a long time now, I have experimented with digital recording to no avail. The information in your booklet helped me to get better recordings without background static! Thanks so much and keep up the good work!\&quot;</p>
 
<p>How to Record and Analyze Ghost Voices is the best definitive publication on this subject and we have shipped this book around the world. This twenty-one page book will provide step by step detailed instructions on how to use our secret techniques for successful recording and analyzing of ghostly voices. This new thermal bound book is an easy to read size of 8.5x11 inch bound with a clear plastic cover and a white plastic back cover. The book is USD$10 plus Priority Mail shipping of $4 for a total of USD$14. We will ship this book to Canada by International Air Mail and to Europe by International Ground Mail for the same price. The book can also be downloaded as a PDF file for $10. Upon payment of the $10, we will send an email with the address and password to download the file. The download saves time and saves the postage for shipping the book.</p>
 
<p>Traditional techniques for recording ghost voices are outdated and far less successful. Sharon and I have an accumulated 28 years of experience in ghost research and in evaluating ghost tools for field investigations. Along the way, we have discovered many hidden techniques that enable us to be tremendously successful in recording the voices of the dead. No special equipment is required as all equipment that we recommend is off-of-the-shelf products purchased at any Radio Shack store.</p>
 
<p>Our new book will disclose our time tested techniques in a step by step procedure that is easy to understand and to apply. The book, available via PayPal or through our Online Secure Order Form, will become a resourceful guide to understanding how to perform the investigation and how to operate the software for evaluating the ghostly voices. Check out the book at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/booklet.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/booklet.html</a>. We ship via Priority Mail through the Post Office, not the slow boat to China known as Media Mail that takes several weeks to arrive at an address.</p>
 
<p>CD Version Home Study Courses:<br />
We offer two CD versions, one with the Home Study Course in PDF format that can be read by any hardware or software with the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, version 4 or higher. This option is for those using the Mac Operating system or PC computer with an operating system that is not Windows based.</p>
 
<p>We also offer the second version on the CD as the HTM version for PC computers using Wins95, Wins98, WindowsMe, and WindowsXP. The added features of this CD version, includes color photographs of spiritual orbs, spirit energy ectoplasm, a full body apparition and samples of ordinary airborne dust particles we call dust orbs that fool so many people. The separate Photo Analysis CD is now a part of the CD version. In addition, a printed copy can be made from CD, as in the printed version.</p>
 
<p>We have also added ghostly EVP voices captured by us during our travels, such as the Confederate rebel commenting about the 20th Maine boys at Little Round Top or the Peyton Place Gossip found in a 1753 Cemetery about Mary is a Peach.<br />
Listen to an old miner recorded at a mining camp in Nevada or the ghostly morbid whine of a ghost dog, perhaps standing over the body of his murdered master captured in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon where a 1900s rancher and his family was murdered.</p>
 
<p>The CD version is &acirc;&euro;&oelig;HTM&acirc;&euro; based, this is not a &acirc;&euro;&oelig;PDF&acirc;&euro; version, but a true &acirc;&euro;&oelig;HTM&acirc;&euro; version that opens and functions as a web page. We have updated the material and even included a message from Dr. Dave Oester. Buyers from around the world have purchased the new CD version. We pay the shipping charges for Priority Mail in the USA, International Air Mail to Canada and for ten dollars more, we ship it by Global Priority Mail to Europe and Asia. More information is available at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/cgh.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/cgh.html</a>.</p>
 
<p>IGHS Printed Home Study Courses Since 1998:<br />
We offer the premier Home Study Course program on the Internet. We offer the best and most comprehensive ghost hunting and paranormal curriculum available. We have trained more students in this field than any other paranormal organization. We set the standards and the protocols for field investigations that followed by the ghost hunting community. We offer the premier Home Study Course, sharing all of our experiences and knowledge gained over the last dozen years. Read more about our premier Home Study Course Program at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/mainhsc.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/mainhsc.html</a>.</p>
 
<p>New IGHS T-shirts Available:<br />
We are pleased to announce that we have our new IGHS light blue 50/50 screen printed T-shirts available. The two sided printing has a large full size on the back and a smaller size image on the front, over the left pocket area. Limited sizes are available ranging from XL to 2XL. Check them out at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/tshirt1.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/tshirt1.html</a>.</p>
 
<p>Life Time IGHS Member Certificate:<br />
Instead of renewing every year, IGHS members can now purchase a Life Time Membership for $60 or a Life Time Membership and Life Time Clip ID Badge for $75. This is available through PayPal and through our online Secure Order Form.</p>
 
<p>IGHS ID Badges for Investigations:<br />
We have received many requests for some kind of Identification Badge to wear while conducting field investigations. We have created a laminated ID Badge with a metal clip that snaps onto your shirt or other piece of clothing. It says that you are a Registered Ghost Hunter/Paranormal Investigator in good standing with the International Ghost Hunters Society and it has our signatures and web address. Order the ID Badge at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/id_badge.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/id_badge.html</a>.</p>
 
<p>Password Memberships:<br />
We offer a special membership in our Ghostweb Ghost Galleries. Due to the size of these ghost galleries, we have to limit the number of people because of the bandwidth consumed by downloading the photos, spirit voices, and ghost videos in this area. If you want to view over 9,000 ghost photos, EVPs, and videos, check out our membership program at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/pass.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/pass.html</a>.</p>
 
<p>IGHS Membership Certificates:<br />
The IGHS offers a beautiful Membership Certificate, along with a handsome laminated business card.</p>

<p>The membership certificate is valid for one year Check it out at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/memcert.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/memcert.html</a> for more information. We will soon be discontinuing the laminated business card due to the difficulties of obtaining the laminating material for the card.</p>
 
<p>Kind regards,<br />
Dave, Sharon &amp; BooBoo<br />
International Ghost Hunters Society</p>
  
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Read our next book, American Hauntings Investigated, due out in Spring 2004</p>

<p>Old Town Plaza Ghost Seminar -- Valentine Day, 2004</p>

<p>Join us February 14, 2004 in haunted Albuquerque, New Mexico<br />
<a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/oldtown.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/oldtown.html</a></p>

<p>Dave Oester, Ph.D., DD.<br />
Sharon Gill, Ph.D.,<br />
International Ghost Hunters Society<br />
Web URL: <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com">http://www.ghostweb.com</a><br />
Email: <a href="mailto:MagicDimensions@aol.com">MagicDimensions@aol.com</a></p>

<p>\&quot;Your joy is your heaven, your sorrows your hell\&quot;<br />
from a poem called A Ghost Speaks by Gloria Ladd<br />
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Yahoo! Groups Links<br />
To visit your group on the web, go to:<br />
<a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ighs/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ighs/</a></p>&quot;
&quot;213&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	1/5/2004 3:33 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (4 of 15) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;Like chips passing in the night we are. Aluminusomniac here bringing more installment of the IGHS Online Newsletter. Also, plusly another announcement, I'll be stepping off the plate for the new ghost batter to swing batta batta swing for this Ghost Research game. I'll be landing firmly in U.F.O. seekings. I know! I've Been out there! Anyone disputing this? Can ask up at my ship's autotargetting dual barrelled quickfire laser emmision units! Once they are fixed that is &gt;Klank!!&lt;.. Enjoy the news letter!&lt;</p>

<p>E-mail message<br />
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<p>Mission Statement:<br />
The Ghostweb is the official Web Site of the International Ghost Hunters Society. Membership in the IGHS is always FREE. The IGHS is dedicated and committed to the research, documentation, education, and investigation of ghostly phenomena recorded through EVP, digital, film and video photography. The IGHS is a society of ghost believers, ghost hunters, and ghost researchers with over 14,000 members in 87 countries worldwide.</p>
 
<p>Travel Along with Dave &amp; Sharon:<br />
Join us as we end our third year of RV traveling as we explore America's Most Haunted Sites. We had a dream and now we are living that dream of traveling across this great land in our little house on wheels with our Welsh Pembroke Corgi dog named BooBoo. We are currently investigating haunted sites in Arizona.<br />
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<p>International Ghost Hunters Society<br />
Newsletter January 4, 2004 from Wickenburg, Arizona</p>
 
<p>Dr. Dave&acirc;&euro;&trade;s Notes:<br />
This past Friday night we had a wonderful two hour program with the guru of talk radio, Jeff Rense as we played our ghost voices from across the United States. Ghost voices filled with emotions, some still trapped in that cycle revolving around the time of their death. Other ghost voices declaring that they were not dead, almost begging us to acknowledge them from beyond the grave. The metaphysical implication of voices from beyond the grave is earth shattering. We are living in a time when each and every reader of this Newsletter can follow the guidelines we provide and experience the joy of recording voices from beyond the grave that is evidence of life after death. Religion does not provide evidence of life beyond the grave, but through EVP, each person can determine for himself or herself if there is life after death.</p>
 
<p>For some readers, the recording of ghost voices may be a hobby or considered as recreational fun, but for many of our readers, the recording of ghost voices is paramount to a personal revelation. Skeptics may claim that the voices are coming from radio, CB, or other artificial sources, but when asked to prove it by duplicating it with their digital recorders, each and every time, they skeptics fade away. It is easy to offer explanation that may sound valid, but lack if we ask those who offer their explanations evidence that their theory is valid, they cannot do so. One visitor to the web site said he once picked up a local radio station on his digital recorder. One time is not the same as picking up radio stations each and every time.</p>
 
<p>For example, in the ghost town of Congress, we picked up over thirty different voices at the site of the old stone cabin. This same area has rotten radio reception, even at night. Yet, we recorded 30 different voices that pertained to what one might expect from an old mining town. There are no local radio stations, even those in Phoenix are not heard during the day, nor at night. We are talking about the Southwest desert bordered by mountains.</p>
 
<p>Living in the East, where one city ends and another begins is not the same as investigating sites in the Southwest desert where the only life forms are jackrabbits and lizards. We have validated thousands of times that these ghost voices are not from the living, but from beyond the grave. We do not subscribe to the theory that these voices are alien and from UFO kingdom. We do not know whether these voices are from beyond the grave or from another parallel dimension overlapping into our own dimension. We will be addressing this issue in our next book that will be out in 2005.</p>
 
<p>What is death? We believe that death is a comma, not a period in our adventure through time. Yes, death ends the adventure in this life, but that is not to say, the adventure stops. It does continue beyond this life, as going from one room to another room in the house.<br />
We know that our beloved pets continue after this life. So many have written and shared their experiences of their beloved pets returning after death and comforting them. This is direct evidence that life does exist beyond the grave, and not related to a parallel dimension overlapping into our own realm. While we grieve for the loss of loved ones, our loved ones are not far from us. This simple knowledge may not remove the pain we feel at the time of death, but after we heal from the grieving process, we can look forward to a reunion when it is our time to cross over.</p>
 
<p>We have to prepare for that transition because the negative feelings we harbor deep within us will not vanish at death. Those negative feelings, such as anger, greed, bitterness, shame, fear and guilt will continue with us beyond the grave. We have to learn to resolved them, heal from their damage, and continue forward. We have a choice. We can do it on this side or on the other side, but either way, healing has to take place before we can progress onward. Western religion teaches that when we die, we go immediately to the Pearly Gates, but this is a myth. Our negative feelings will anchor us here until we can resolve those issues, heal from them and only then can we move forward. This is why soul rescuers cannot move souls toward the light. The souls cannot leave until they have removed their anchors holding them here. Words, chants, rituals, cleansings, or blessings by the living will not help, the spirits must resolve, heal and move forward by their individual actions.</p>
 
<p>The after life is not the fabled kingdom where we sit on clouds singing endless praises, but the after life is a mirror of this life, but on the other side. We will not suffer from physical pain, but we can still suffer from emotional pain. Pain we caused in others and the pain we feel within ourselves will not vanish at death. We cannot hide the pain we feel or the pain we caused in others. This pain is an emotion that will anchor us here until we can forgive, heal, and forget. How do we know this? We gained this knowledge recording and analyzing thousands of EVP recordings, listening to what they are saying and how they are saying it. This knowledge does not take a rocket scientist to connect the dots that form the picture of the alter life.</p>
 
<p>What we do with this knowledge is something else. No one is perfect; we all have negative feelings from time to time, but that does not mean we have to allow them to stay with us as our guests. Life means that we are sometimes on a bumpy road, so we have to slow down until the road becomes smooth. The road can have potholes, so we learn to navigate around them, and sometimes the road comes to a dead end and we have to turn around and go back. Along the way, we may acquire some negative feelings, but this does not mean they should become our constant companions on our journey. The next rest area has garbage cans that we can offload our negative feelings into so we can leave that rest area feeling happy.</p>
 
<p>Happy trails.</p>
 
<p>Dr. Sharon Gill:<br />
As Dave and I begin our fourth year on the road, we stop and look back at all of the places that we have visited and the people we have met during our travels. We have found a few places that we tend to favor over some others and we have found many new sites that offer many ghosts and haunted sites to explore. Our purpose in living on the road is to find these sites, off the beaten path and share them with our members. We write the stories for our books and share the history and our experiences at each site, as well as the experiences shared with us by others.</p>
 
<p>As cofounders of the IGHS, Dave and I have always tried to find new locations, outside of the normal sites seen on television, overdone by the media. We introduce the places we explore to our members so they have the opportunity of exploring and discovering for themselves that ghosts are everywhere, regardless of the region, regardless of the beliefs that are contrary. It is for this reason that we hold workshops and conferences in different areas and enjoy spending time with fellow ghost researchers, conducting investigations, gaining more knowledge and providing evidence of spirit presences.</p>
 
<p>This February, over Valentine&acirc;&euro;&trade;s weekend, we will be holding a seminar in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Over the years you have read about our experiences in Old Town and how we have both come to love the State of New Mexico, its history and its people. This is a new area of exploration for ghost researchers and it is a hot bed of ghost activity! Old Town Albuquerque is beautiful even during the winter months and getting out to investigate and explore with folks having the same interests is a great way to break the monotony of winter and share in some fun. Bring your sweetie, bring a friend or come and just join in on the fun of the weekend. We guarantee you will come as strangers but leave, probably with tears in your eyes, as friends.</p>
 
<p>Dave and I have met some wonderful people who will be working with us to make this weekend one you won&acirc;&euro;&trade;t forget. We have found many different haunted sites to share with those attending and our good friend and IGHS Member, Cindy has a great haunted walking tour in store for everyone. We are excited to be able to share Old Town with those who are able to attend and you won&acirc;&euro;&trade;t be disappointed.</p>
 
<p>Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico. The city was named after the 10th Duke of Alburquerque, a real Spanish Duke. The &acirc;&euro;&oelig;r&acirc;&euro; was ultimately dropped from the original spelling, to make it Albuquerque. Founded in 1706 by colonists given permission by King Philip of Spain to establish a town on the Rio Grande River. There were two or three Indian Pueblos in the area and once the colonists had settled, trade was established with the local Indian tribes.</p>
 
<p>Adobe homes were clustered closely together as a means of protection in this hostile land. A chapel was erected for the colonists as they were a very religious people. The Felipe de Neri Church still stands on its original site, its thick walls remain intact. The church has served a lot of purposes through the years. It is the heart of Old Town with shopping and fine dining encircling the church and beautiful plaza. The church has been a school and convent, now serving the Old Town community in rites of worship in beauty and reverence. The lovely gardens surrounding the building offer peaceful places to sit and contemplate. Unlike most places of worship, this church has no cemetery. The fact is, Old Town has no cemetery, which has puzzled many people over the years.</p>
 
<p>Obviously, like any town, people lived and died here, but where were they laid to rest? No one seems to know for sure and those who may know aren&acirc;&euro;&trade;t talking. However, we have learned in talking to the local people that while remodeling or rebuilding, there have been some wooden coffins and skeletal remains found under some of the old structures. It has been reported that some large animal bones have been found as well, thought to be the bones of horses. Are they buried in a common grave under a house or place of business? So it seems.</p>
 
<p>Albuquerque is nestled in a peaceful valley surrounded by mesas and mountains. The Sandia Mountains line the east with Sandia Crest rising to 10,678 feet. The Sandia Peak Tram offers the longest (2.7 miles) and most spectacular ride up the west face of the mountain. At Sandia Crest, a person finds a 360 degree panoramic view, looking out over 11,000 sq. miles of beautiful land.</p>
 
<p>The winters are mild in Albuquerque the summers are comfortable. Albuquerque offers a blending of cultures that shows in every aspect of the overall community. The food, music, art, architecture, customs and traditions are part of the appeal of Albuquerque. The people are friendly, warm, welcoming and talk openly of their history and ghosts, if they have any. Many of the business establishments in Old Town do have ghosts on the premises. We have found most of these places were once homes to the wealthier families that have been converted into restaurants. One establishment has a very active ghost who has broken the bulbs in the chandelier, while the place was filled with diners. Many of the antics are demonstrated while the restaurant is full rather than after closing, as seems to be more traditional with ghost activity.</p>
 
<p>We found one caf&Atilde;&copy; in town that is haven to the original owner of what was once her hacienda. She is a protective sort and has attuned herself very clearly to the new owner. It is a wonder story and a fabulous place with food that is without a doubt, some of the best we have ever tasted. There is one little ghost in the place that seems to want to turn a little figurine in the curio cabinet, to face the corner. The little figurine has either been very bad, or the ghost whom they feel is a small girl, is trying to tell the owner something! The owner speaks openly about her resident ghosts and prefers that they remain there. Seems she has grown accustom to the antics and impressions she has been given over the years.</p>
 
<p>Yet another restaurant in town has a haunted history. It is only recently that management has changed and the new owners are willing to talk about the ghostly activity. The ghost of a man in a dark suit has been seen frequently during the hours the restaurant is open. A lady in red has made herself known to the staff and diners as well, but the one ghost that captured my attention is the one that takes the dessert cart around to the tables after they have finished their meals. There is only one problem. The lady wears a long white dress, which is no problem, but the restaurant has never had a dessert cart nor a lady in white offering dessert in the place! The waitresses wear the same dark colored uniforms. Imagine their surprise when they take the dessert tray out to offer the diners dessert and they are told a woman in white already took their orders! Anyone interested in some coffee and pie after the ghost walk?</p>
 
<p>These are just a few of the places we have discovered while visiting Old Town and believe me there are many more. It is going to be a fun weekend of EVP and pictures, of learning and sharing so if you have the urge to join in the fun, contact us for more details. We hope to see you there.  </p>
 
<p>Ghosts of Old Town Plaza Seminar:<br />
Join Dave &amp; Sharon on February 14, 2004 for a ghost seminar in beautiful, sunny Albuquerque, New Mexico. We love New Mexico and what better weekend for a special get away then at Old Town Plaza, known as the City of the Dead because there is an unwritten saga that suggests that the dead were buried in the floors and walls of the adobe homes within this community. We will devote the afternoon to hands on investigations of various haunts in Old Town. This is not one of those stuffy, stand offish type seminars, but one where you roll up your sleeves and apply what you're learning, side by side with Dave &amp; Sharon. Check out our seminar page at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/oldtown.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/oldtown.html</a>. All events are within walking distance of your hotel. We limit the size of the seminar group to allow more time for personal instructions on a one to one basis.</p>
 
<p>Digital Ghost Photography Handbook:<br />
Confused about orbs? What are dust orbs and how do they relate to real ghost orbs? Read our 20 page thermal bound book or download the PDF book and discover how digital photography is the wave of the future. We have been using digital since 1994 and we share with the reader, which are the best digital cameras on the market today. We also share what to look for when purchasing a digital camera and provide some protocols to avoid falling into the dust orb trap. Check it out at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/booklet2.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/booklet2.html</a>.</p>
 
<p>How to Record and Analyze Ghost Voices:<br />
Susan Olson of Riverside, California writes,    \&quot;I LOVE your new EVP booklet! For a long time now, I have experimented with digital recording to no avail. The information in your booklet helped me to get better recordings without background static! Thanks so much and keep up the good work!\&quot;</p>
 
<p>Our Book, How to Record and Analyze Ghost Voices is the best definitive publication on this subject and we have shipped this book around the world. This twenty-one page book will provide step by step detailed instructions on how to use our secret techniques for successful recording and analyzing of ghostly voices. This new thermal bound book is an easy to read size of 8.5x11 inch bound with a clear plastic cover and a white plastic back cover. The book is USD$10 plus Priority Mail shipping of $4 for a total of USD$14. We will ship this book to Canada by International Air Mail and to Europe by International Ground Mail for the same price. The book can also be downloaded as a PDF file for $10. Upon payment of the $10, we will send an email with the address and password to download the file. The download saves time and saves the postage for shipping the book.</p>
 
<p>Traditional techniques for recording ghost voices are outdated and far less successful. Sharon and I have an accumulated 28 years of experience in ghost research and in evaluating ghost tools for field investigations. Along the way, we have discovered many hidden techniques that enable us to be tremendously successful in recording the voices of the dead. No special equipment is required as all equipment that we recommend is off-of-the-shelf products purchased at any Radio Shack store.</p>
 
<p>Our new book will disclose our time tested techniques in a step by step procedure that is easy to understand and to apply. The book, available via PayPal or through our Online Secure Order Form, will become a resourceful guide to understanding how to perform the investigation and how to operate the software for evaluating the ghostly voices. Check out the book at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/booklet.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/booklet.html</a>. We ship via Priority Mail through the Post Office, not the slow boat to China known as Media Mail that takes several weeks to arrive at an address.</p>
 
<p>CD Version Home Study Courses:<br />
We offer two CD versions, one with the Home Study Course in PDF format that can be read by any hardware or software with the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, version 4 or higher. This option is for those using the Mac Operating system or PC computer with an operating system that is not Windows based.</p>
 
<p>We also offer the second version on the CD as the HTM version for PC computers using Wins95, Wins98, WindowsMe, and WindowsXP. The added features of this CD version, includes color photographs of spiritual orbs, spirit energy ectoplasm, a full body apparition and samples of ordinary airborne dust particles we call dust orbs that fool so many people. The separate Photo Analysis CD is now a part of the CD version. In addition, a printed copy can be made from CD, as in the printed version.</p>
 
<p>We have also added ghostly EVP voices captured by us during our travels, such as the Confederate rebel commenting about the 20th Maine boys at Little Round Top or the Peyton Place Gossip found in a 1753 Cemetery about Mary is a Peach. Listen to an old miner recorded at a mining camp in Nevada or the ghostly morbid whine of a ghost dog, perhaps standing over the body of his murdered master captured in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon where a 1900s rancher and his family was murdered.</p>
 
<p>The CD version is &acirc;&euro;&oelig;HTM&acirc;&euro; based, this is not a &acirc;&euro;&oelig;PDF&acirc;&euro; version, but a true &acirc;&euro;&oelig;HTM&acirc;&euro; version that opens and functions as a web page. We have updated the material and even included a message from Dr. Dave Oester. Buyers from around the world have purchased the new CD version. We pay the shipping charges for Priority Mail in the USA, International Air Mail to Canada and for ten dollars more, we ship it by Global Priority Mail to Europe and Asia. More information is available at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/cgh.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/cgh.html</a>.</p>
 
<p>IGHS Printed Home Study Courses Since 1998:<br />
We offer the premier Home Study Course program on the Internet. We offer the best and most comprehensive ghost hunting and paranormal curriculum available. We have trained more students in this field than any other paranormal organization. We set the standards and the protocols for field investigations that followed by the ghost hunting community. We offer the premier Home Study Course, sharing all of our experiences and knowledge gained over the last dozen years. Read more about our premier Home Study Course Program at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/mainhsc.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/mainhsc.html</a>.</p>
 
<p>New IGHS T-shirts Available:<br />
We are pleased to announce that we have our new IGHS light blue 50/50 screen printed T-shirts available. The two sided printing has a large full size on the back and a smaller size image on the front, over the left pocket area. Limited sizes are available ranging from XL to 2XL. Check them out at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/tshirt1.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/tshirt1.html</a>.</p>
 
<p>Life Time IGHS Member Certificate:<br />
Instead of renewing every year, IGHS members can now purchase a Life Time Membership for $60 or a Life Time Membership and Life Time Clip ID Badge for $75. This is available through PayPal and through our online Secure Order Form.</p>
 
<p>IGHS ID Badges for Investigations:<br />
We have received many requests for some kind of Identification Badge to wear while conducting field investigations. We have created a laminated ID Badge with a metal clip that snaps onto your shirt or other piece of clothing. It says that you are a Registered Ghost Hunter/Paranormal Investigator in good standing with the International Ghost Hunters Society and it has our signatures and web address. Order the ID Badge at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/id_badge.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/id_badge.html</a>.</p>
 
<p>Password Memberships:<br />
We offer a special membership in our Ghostweb Ghost Galleries. Due to the size of these ghost galleries, we have to limit the number of people because of the bandwidth consumed by downloading the photos, spirit voices, and ghost videos in this area. If you want to view over 9,000 ghost photos, EVPs, and videos, check out our membership program at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/pass.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/pass.html</a>.</p>
 
<p>IGHS Membership Certificates:<br />
The IGHS offers a beautiful Membership Certificate, along with a handsome laminated business card. The membership certificate is valid for one year Check it out at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/memcert.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/memcert.html</a> for more information. We will soon be discontinuing the laminated business card due to the difficulties of obtaining the laminating material for the card.</p>
 
<p>Kind regards,<br />
Dave, Sharon &amp; BooBoo<br />
International Ghost Hunters Society</p>
 
<p>Copyrighted 2004 by Dr. Dave Oester<br />
All Rights Reserved.</p>
 
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Read our next book, American Hauntings Investigated, due out in Spring 2004<br />
Old Town Plaza Ghost Seminar -- Valentine Day, 2004<br />
<a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/oldtown.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/oldtown.html</a><br />
Dave Oester, Ph.D., DD.<br />
Sharon Gill, Ph.D.,<br />
International Ghost Hunters Society<br />
Web URL: <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com">http://www.ghostweb.com</a><br />
Email: <a href="mailto:MagicDimensions@aol.com">MagicDimensions@aol.com</a><br />
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&quot;213&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/5/2004 10:51 am <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (5 of 15) </p>
 	
<p>{Well, transitioning, wheee! Oookay, now how do I operate all this.}</p>

<p>Forward an e-mail message</p>

<p>Forwarded message:</p>

<p>Welcome, Hugh Jackman, {Hahahahahah!} your request for Free Membership in the International Ghost Hunters Society (IGHS)has been approved. We send out the IGHS Online Newsletter weekly. Please check back often at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com">www.ghostweb.com</a> for new photos posted in the Free Ghost Gallery. Dave &amp; Sharon welcomes you to our family of ghost hunters, ghost researchers and ghost believers. Join Dave &amp; Sharon as they travel across the United States visiting America's Most Haunted Sites. Follow along with us by clicking on Travel Pics in the Menu. The free membership in IGHS does not include the Ghostweb Password Membership which pays for the hosting fees for the 7,000 plus photos and videos. Ghostweb Password Membership is separate and can be signed up at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/pass.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/pass.html</a>.<br />
Complete your Yahoo! Groups account:<br />
----------------------------------------------<br />
Your email address has been added to the email list of a Yahoo! Group. To gain access to all of your group's web features (previous messages, photos, files, calendar, etc.) and easier control of your message delivery options, we highly recommend that you complete your account by connecting your email address to Yahoo account.<br />
{I have'nt had a Yahoo account in YEARS, nice email companywhatever, but the webtv takes forever to navigate it, so it's a no go, no thanks, no way!}</p>&quot;
&quot;213&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/10/2004 8:31 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (6 of 15) </p>
 	
<p>{Yet more from the IGHS! I haven't fully read this one yet.}</p>

<p><br />
E-mail message<br />
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<p> <br />
Mission Statement:<br />
The Ghostweb is the official Web Site of the International Ghost Hunters Society. Membership in the IGHS is always FREE. The IGHS is dedicated and committed to the research, documentation, education, and investigation of ghostly phenomena recorded through EVP, digital, film and video photography. The IGHS is a society of ghost believers, ghost hunters, and ghost researchers with over 14,000 members in 87 countries worldwide.</p>
 
<p>Travel Along with Dave &amp; Sharon:<br />
Join us as we end our third year of RV traveling as we explore America's Most Haunted Sites. We had a dream and now we are living that dream of traveling across this great land in our little house on wheels with our Welsh Pembroke Corgi dog named BooBoo. We are currently investigating haunted sites in Arizona.<br />
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<p>International Ghost Hunters Society<br />
Newsletter January 11, 2004 from Globe, Arizona</p>
 
<p>Dr. Dave&acirc;&euro;&trade;s Notes:<br />
Our publisher is looking for some book reviewers for our forthcoming American Hauntings Investigated. If any of our Newsletter readers do book reviews, and would like to review our book, please drop us an email and tell us about your work. We will have a prepub copy of the book and a press kit that will be sent out February 1 to selected book reviewers. The book has a street date of June 1, 2004.</p>
 
<p>We are preparing for our 2004 Annual Ghost Conference this year that will be held in San Antonio, Texas in June and will focus on the Alamo and the Old Spanish Missions, with the Alamo being one of these old Spanish Missions. In previous years, we have held it at Gettysburg, PA, but starting from this year forward, we will be holding our conferences not in Gettysburg, but at other haunted historical sites. The film, Alamo, will be released in the coming months and will portray the heroic battle that took place. While history has recorded 183 men died in the Alamo, recent documents have surfaced that suggest that the number of men fighting at the Alamo was closer to 250.</p>
 
<p>Why would this battle site be haunted? The bodies of those killed at the Alamo were burned like cords of wood, and so many of the spirits probably cried out for recognition, as in a tomb stone that marked their mortal remains. Many of the defenders would have unfinished business or unresolved issues that might anchor them to the area.</p>
 
<p>So many of the historical sites are haunted, and the spirits voices will yet speak from beyond the grave. We have found, for example, the ghost town near Congress, Arizona that at one old stone cabin, we got over 30 different voices. This is more voices then we ever recorded in Gettysburg during the six years we held conferences there. Our objective is to find new sites to hold our seminars and conferences, places that many have ignored in the past.</p>
 
<p>Our seminar in Albuquerque next month will reveal new sites not previously investigated by ghost hunters. The photo on the seminar page at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/oldtown.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/oldtown.html</a> clearly shows ectoplasm captured during the day at one of the haunted restaurants in Albuquerque. When you register with us, we will send the hotel information and the shuttle service available from the Airport. We have hotels and B&amp;B&acirc;&euro;&trade;s within walking distance to the Old Town Plaza. There is limited seating available for this event as we are limiting the size so we can have more time with each person attending.</p>
 
<p>We have captured EVP voices since the inception of the International Ghost Hunters Society. We have used audio records, disc recorders, and now digital recorders. Many like us were the early pioneers who tested and employed digital recorders for the recording of EVP. Unfortunately, the first Panasonic digital recorders fooled many investigators because they employed an ineffective recording methods resulting in digital static that sounded like they had captured demonic voices.</p>
 
<p>We went on the record stating that these demonic voices were just digital static. This strong position of the IGHS caused some to become upset and leave our organization because of non-acceptance of the demonic voices by us. Today there are groups selling EVP CD&acirc;&euro;&trade;s with the digital static presented as demonic voices.</p>
 
<p>The early pioneers of the Voice Phenomenon really started back in 1959, Later, Sharon will share that historical aspect. While the early approach to the Voice Phenomenon was accomplished in a technological starved era, they accomplished much and gained worldwide recognition for their work. The IGHS will continue forward in that same research tradition by applying the cutting edge technology for the development of an ultrasonic EVP detector. We will be taking an active role in developing a new and revolutionary method of detecting spirit voices. We know of no one in the past and no one at present that is involved in research for EVP in the ultrasound regions.</p>
 
<p>As part of this commitment to research, we engaged one of the most brilliant scientist, an electrical engineer that specialize in the design and engineering of circuits, to head up the research phase for the Ultrasonic EVP Detector. Today, one year later, we are still field testing our new ultrasonic EVP detector. We will be field testing our third generation device in the hopes that we have finally arrived at a circuit that is workable for this task.</p>
 
<p>We have had successful EVP recordings in the ultrasonic frequency range with our previous two generation units, but felt that we needed to fine tune the circuit to enhance the output. As a standard practice, we field test the device over varying conditions and locations to ensure the successful operations before we make it available. This task of field testing experimental circuits under field conditions has necessitate changes in the design to better interface with the practical side of investigations.</p>
 
<p>Our purpose in researching is not only for scientific but for humanitarian reasons. We want to build a bridge that will allow communications between the living and the dead. We believe that the dead exist in a dimension separate from the dimension of the living. We know that mediums claim the ability to hear and speak to the dead. We have a special support group for those with this sixth sense. They can see and hear the spirits of the dead. This is not a gift that all people share, but because of what a few can do, we would like to see everyone have the same opportunity. We want to build a bridge that allows those of us not gifted with this ability to speak and hear the dead and be able to respond to real time conversations.</p>
 
<p>We want to link the two dimensions, the spirit realm, and ours with communications. Think of the possibilities that exist when death is no longer a barrier to loved ones or to knowledge. In our book, Magic Dimensions, we teach that all things are interconnected in this universe. This also means that the living and dead are connected and we hope to develop the technology to allow this connection to become practical. Imagine the impact with religious sects when feedback is obtained that suggest their colorful versions of the afterlife is riddled with holes.</p>
 
<p>Happy trails.</p>
 
<p>Dr. Sharon Gill:<br />
While the term EVP, electronic voice phenomena may be fairly new, the idea of recording for voice from beyond has been around for decades. Though most of the research has been conducted throughout Britain, Scandinavia, and Europe, many distinguished researchers and scientists, under the strictest of test conditions, did careful research.</p>
 
<p>Unknown to many, more modern day researchers in America, electronic equipment used from the beginning of this research included videotape recorders, voice printers and oscilloscopes. Because of the concern over radio broadcasts being picked up on the recording tapes, great care and precautions were taken to prevent this type of interference. What is less known is that aside from the outstanding scientists, sound experts and electronic specialists, the Vatican also became involved!</p>
 
<p>With the onset of research into voice phenomena, a regular tape recorder with fresh, new tape and a microphone were set up in the usual way. During the recording sessions, no sounds are heard, yet in replaying the recorded tape, faint voices of unknown origin mysteriously appear on the tape. Though seemingly impossible, the voices, nonetheless, were there then and are there as we record today.</p>
 
<p>Once people began hearing about this remarkable phenomenon i became not only a popular topic for discussion, it also became heatedly controversial. Scientists, clergy, and average citizens argued over what they heard being said, but mostly people wanted to know where these voices were coming from? There were no definite answers, but there were some who attributed the voice phenomena to PK. Others felt they were voices from UFO&acirc;&euro;&trade;s whereas others felt sure the United States CIA was involved somehow. Others felt they were voices from beyond the grave, the dead trying to make contact with the living. Of course with the research being done and the results being obtained, there was a whirlwind of theological controversy taking place. So how did this all being anyway?</p>
 
<p>In 1959, Swedish artisan, Friedrich Jurgenson decided to go out and record birds singing in the countryside. When he played the tape back, along with the bird songs, he also heard a male voice, speaking of &acirc;&euro;&tilde;nocturnal bird songs&acirc;&euro;&trade; in Norwegian. He wondered if he had somehow picked up a radio broadcast on the tape? He set out to do more recordings, curious if he would obtain the same results. Though he heard no audible voices while recording, when playing the tape back, he heard voices and they seemed to be trying to reveal significant information. The voices addressed Jurgenson by name, giving him personal information, which no radio broadcast would have been airing. Many of the voices claimed to be deceased friends and relatives.</p>
 
<p>Jurgenson continued experimenting at his home for several years, gaining cooperation of many scientists, including Drs. Bender and Karger whose names today are associated with the recording of voice phenomena. Jurgenson also had very close connections with the Vatican as he had done much filming of documentaries in Italy. The Catholic Church was interested in the voice phenomena and it was stated they would keep a close check on the paranormal voice recordings.</p>
 
<p>Dr. Konstantin Raudive, a former student of Dr. Carl Jung, met Friedrich Jurgenson in 1965 and learned the various techniques Jurgenson had employed for recording the voice phenomenon. From 1965 forward, Raudive devoted himself to the phenomena of voice recordings. By 1974, Raudive had recorded well over 100,000 phrases picked up on magnetic tape recordings, in various languages, some of which are unknown language even today. The messages are normally ten to twelve words long in a mixture of languages that discourage the possibilities of having picked up radio broadcasts. Many voices address Jurgenson and Raudive personally at times even by childhood nicknames.</p>
 
<p>Because of direct interaction with the researchers, the possibility of the recordings being radio broadcasts is almost eliminated totally. Interpretation of some of the foreign languages recorded have come into question yet it is the voices speaking clearly, such as a name or nickname that give rise to the genuine phenomenon as being just that, the real thing.</p>
 
<p>Researchers and many in the scientific community who are working with EVP have come to believe these voices come from beyond the grave. With studies done with widows and widowers, doctors have found that nearly 50% have expressed having had some form of communication with their deceased loved one. An American psychologist and a Welsh physician have estimated that 50% of normal people have seen or communicated with deceased friends or relatives.</p>
 
<p>These average people are not mystics or psychics, they are normal, hard working, common folks you see every day. The figures are changing all the time as to the experiences people are having with loved ones who have passed on and folks who are experiencing strange phenomena in their homes and places of business. The reason is due to the fact that people are not hiding these experiences any longer out of fear of ridicule. People everywhere are finding that others too, are experiencing the paranormal, as it is more common than folks ever dreamed it was.</p>
 
<p>Ghosts of Old Town Plaza Seminar:<br />
Join Dave &amp; Sharon on February 14, 2004 for a ghost seminar in beautiful, sunny Albuquerque, New Mexico. We love New Mexico and what better weekend for a special get away then at Old Town Plaza, known as the City of the Dead because there is an unwritten saga that suggests that the dead were buried in the floors and walls of the adobe homes within this community. We will devote the afternoon to hands on investigations of various haunts in Old Town. This is not one of those stuffy, stand offish type seminars, but one where you roll up your sleeves and apply what you&acirc;&euro;&trade;re learning, side by side with Dave &amp; Sharon. Check out our seminar page at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/oldtown.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/oldtown.html</a>. All events are within walking distance of your hotel. We limit the size of the seminar group to allow more time for personal instructions on a one to one basis.</p>
 
<p>Digital Ghost Photography Handbook:<br />
Confused about orbs? What are dust orbs and how do they relate to real ghost orbs? Read our 20 page thermal bound book or download the PDF book and discover how digital photography is the wave of the future. We have been using digital since 1994 and we share with the reader, which are the best digital cameras on the market today. We also share what to look for when purchasing a digital camera and provide some protocols to avoid falling into the dust orb trap. Check it out at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/booklet2.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/booklet2.html</a>.</p>
 
<p>How to Record and Analyze Ghost Voices:<br />
Susan Olson of Riverside, California writes,    \&quot;I LOVE your new EVP booklet! For a long time now, I have experimented with digital recording to no avail. The information in your booklet helped me to get better recordings without background static! Thanks so much and keep up the good work!\&quot;</p>
 
<p>Our book, How to Record and Analyze Ghost Voices is the best definitive publication on this subject and we have shipped this book around the world. This twenty-one page book will provide step by step detailed instructions on how to use our secret techniques for successful recording and analyzing of ghostly voices. This new thermal bound book is an easy to read size of 8.5x11 inch bound with a clear plastic cover and a white plastic back cover. The book is USD$10 plus Priority Mail shipping of $4 for a total of USD$14. We will ship this book to Canada by International Air Mail and to Europe by International Ground Mail for the same price. The book can also be downloaded as a PDF file for $10. Upon payment of the $10, we will send an email with the address and password to download the file. The download saves time and saves the postage for shipping the book.</p>
 
<p>Traditional techniques for recording ghost voices are outdated and far less successful. Sharon and I have an accumulated 28 years of experience in ghost research and in evaluating ghost tools for field investigations. Along the way, we have discovered many hidden techniques that enable us to be tremendously successful in recording the voices of the dead. No special equipment is required as all equipment that we recommend is off-of-the-shelf products purchased at any Radio Shack store.</p>
 
<p>Our new book will disclose our time tested techniques in a step by step procedure that is easy to understand and to apply. The book, available via PayPal or through our Online Secure Order Form, will become a resourceful guide to understanding how to perform the investigation and how to operate the software for evaluating the ghostly voices. Check out the book at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/booklet.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/booklet.html</a>. We ship via Priority Mail through the Post Office, not the slow boat to China known as Media Mail that takes several weeks to arrive at an address.</p>
 
<p>CD Version Home Study Courses:<br />
We offer two CD versions, one with the Home Study Course in PDF format that can be read by any hardware or software with the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, version 4 or higher. This option is for those using the Mac Operating system or PC computer with an operating system that is not Windows based.</p>
 
<p>We also offer the second version on the CD as the HTM version for PC computers using Wins95, Wins98, WindowsMe, and WindowsXP. The added features of this CD version, includes color photographs of spiritual orbs, spirit energy ectoplasm, a full body apparition and samples of ordinary airborne dust particles we call dust orbs that fool so many people. The separate Photo Analysis CD is now a part of the CD version. In addition, a printed copy can be made from CD, as in the printed version.</p>
 
<p>We have also added ghostly EVP voices captured by us during our travels, such as the Confederate rebel commenting about the 20th Maine boys at Little Round Top or the Peyton Place Gossip found in a 1753 Cemetery about Mary is a Peach. Listen to an old miner recorded at a mining camp in Nevada or the ghostly morbid whine of a ghost dog, perhaps standing over the body of his murdered master captured in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon where a 1900s rancher and his family was murdered.<br />
over the last dozen years.</p>

<p>Read more about our premier Home Study Course Program at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/mainhsc.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/mainhsc.html</a>.</p>
 
<p>Fulfill your dreams: Magic Dimensions<br />
We all have dreams that we wished that could be our reality, but we do not know how to make that wish come true for us. In our book, we teach about the magic of having your dreams fulfilled. We show the reader how to open a doorway for a new reality where your dream will come true. Many claim this process is a miracle, but Quantum Mechanics teaches us that our miracles are simply an application of this weird science. Out book can show you how to create that miracle! We share with the reader the magical techniques that create the miracle we seek after in life. Magic Dimensions may be one of the most important books that will change people&acirc;&euro;&trade;s lives. Visit our web site at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/magic1.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/magic1.html</a> for more info on ordering the book. The ISBN number is 0-595-22032-0 and can be ordered from any bookstore or online at major dot.com bookstores. The online e-book can be downloaded immediately.</p>
 
<p>IGHS Membership Certificates:<br />
The IGHS offers a beautiful Membership Certificate, along with a handsome laminated business card. The membership certificate is valid for one year Check it out at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/memcert.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/memcert.html</a> for more information. We will soon be discontinuing the laminated business card due to the difficulties of obtaining the laminating material for the card.</p>
 
<p>Kind regards,<br />
Dave, Sharon &amp; BooBoo<br />
International Ghost Hunters Society</p>
 
<p>Copyrighted 2004 by Dr. Dave Oester<br />
All Rights Reserved.</p>
 
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Our next book is spooky! American Hauntings Investigated, due out in Spring 2004<br />
Old Town Plaza Ghost Seminar -- Valentine Day, 2004<br />
<a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/oldtown.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/oldtown.html</a><br />
Dave Oester, Ph.D., DD.<br />
Sharon Gill, Ph.D.,<br />
International Ghost Hunters Society<br />
Web URL: <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com">http://www.ghostweb.com</a><br />
Email: <a href="mailto:MagicDimensions@aol.com">MagicDimensions@aol.com</a><br />
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The Ghostweb is the official Web Site of the International Ghost Hunters Society. Membership in the IGHS is always FREE. The IGHS is dedicated and committed to the research, documentation, education, and investigation of ghostly phenomena recorded through EVP, digital, film and video photography. The IGHS is a society of ghost believers, ghost hunters, and ghost researchers with over 14,000 members in 87 countries worldwide.</p>
 
<p>Travel Along with Dave &amp; Sharon:<br />
Join us as we end our third year of RV traveling as we explore America's Most Haunted Sites. We had a dream and now we are living that dream of traveling across this great land in our little house on wheels with our Welsh Pembroke Corgi dog named BooBoo. We are currently investigating haunted sites in Arizona.<br />
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<p>International Ghost Hunters Society<br />
Newsletter January 16, 2004 from Globe, Arizona</p>
 
<p>Dr. Dave&acirc;&euro;&trade;s Notes:<br />
Listen to us on this coming Friday night as we join Brad Steiger and Jeff Rense to talk about dust orbs and how misunderstood is the Orb Phenomena that has confused so many people. We will probably be on from 7 to 8 PM PST. More info on the Brad Steiger program can be found at <a href="http://www.rense.com.">www.rense.com.</a></p>
 
<p>We are preparing for our 2004 Annual Ghost Conference this year that will be held in San Antonio, Texas in June and will focus on the Alamo and the Old Spanish Missions, with the Alamo being one of these old Spanish Missions. In previous years, we have held it at Gettysburg, PA, but starting from this year forward, we will be holding our conferences not in Gettysburg, but at other haunted historical sites. The film, Alamo, will be released in the coming months and will portray the heroic battle that took place. While history has recorded 183 men died in the Alamo, recent documents have surfaced that suggest that the number of men fighting at the Alamo was closer to 250.</p>
 
<p>Why would this battle site be haunted? The bodies of those killed at the Alamo were burned like cords of wood, and so many of the spirits probably cried out for recognition, as in a tomb stone that marked their mortal remains. Many of the defenders would have unfinished business or unresolved issues that might anchor them to the area.</p>
 
<p>So many of the historical sites are haunted, and the spirits voices will yet speak from beyond the grave. We have found, for example, the ghost town near Congress, Arizona that at one old stone cabin, we got over 30 different voices within a fifteen minute period. This is more voices then we ever recorded in Gettysburg during the six years we held conferences there. Our objective is to find new sites to hold our seminars and conferences, places that many ghost hunters may have ignored in the past.</p>
 
<p>Our seminar in Albuquerque next month will reveal new sites not previously investigated by ghost hunters. The photo on the seminar page at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/oldtown.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/oldtown.html</a> clearly shows ectoplasm captured during the day at one of the haunted restaurants in Albuquerque. When you register with us, we will send the hotel information and the shuttle service available from the Airport. We have hotels and B&amp;B&acirc;&euro;&trade;s within walking distance to the Old Town Plaza. There is limited seating available for this event as we are limiting the size so we can have more time with each person attending.</p>
 
<p>We are staying on the San Carlos Indian Reservation and have gotten some good stories about the ghosts that haunt the Apache Land. We are enjoying fresh, clean air and an opportunity to learn more about the people who live in and around this area.</p>
 
<p>Digital cameras are as good as film cameras and in many instances better. The digital will capture any anomaly near its lens. This list includes dust, pollen, rain, snow, fog, ice crystals, bugs of all kinds. New beginners should experiment with shooting nothing but airborne dust particles so they can see what dust looks like on their camera. My Sony Cyber Shot shows airborne dust particles as diamond shaped anomalies while Sharon&acirc;&euro;&trade;s Sony Cybershot shows the dust particles as a six-sided anomaly. </p>
 
<p>A common mistake made by beginners is associating a paranormal event with the dust orbs they capture with their digital camera. Paranormal events and happenings can occur without any digital photos of orbs. No EVP recordings are done so we have no idea if voices would have been detected, but people want to believe that dust orbs are the evidence of their loved ones who have returned. While this is their desire, the proof is not in the dust orbs. </p>
 
<p>Yes, dust orbs do resemble spirit orbs, but only in shape, but not in composition, texture, or density.  The size of the orb is determined from how far it is away from the camera lens, not by the comparing it against the size of objects within the two-dimensional photograph. The closer the object, the more washed out will be its appearance as the flash will wash out all details. This washed out orb is not what I refer to as being solid looking for a spirit orb. Remember, when we coined the term &acirc;&euro;&oelig;orb&acirc;&euro; in 1996, it was as a description of the shape of an anomaly. It was never to represent a spirit entity. The size of an orb is dependent on the distance from the lens. Photographs are two-dimensional, so size and distance is not available, unless the anomaly is behind something else and whose distance can be measured from the camera. The next time you think you have a three foot orb, remember it was very close to  the camera lens.</p>
 
<p>A home can be experiencing paranormal activity and have dust orbs captured in photos taken with a digital camera; the two events are independent of each other, not related. A spirit, who may haunt a home, may never show up in a photograph as ecto or as a spiritual orb. However, the spirit may display itself as a ball of light moving extremely fast or through the recording of EVP, you may record the spirit&acirc;&euro;&trade;s voice. The simple fact that a digital or film camera captures multiple orbs is not proof of said spirit. I have personally observed balls of light flashing by me for a number of years and these balls of light if captured in flight, show up as a single orb. I have captured the Ghost Orbs of Gettysburg on video and they resemble the Ghost Orbs captured on video by William Fink of the Louisiana Ghost Hunters Society. Ghost orbs do exist and are photographable.</p>
 
<p>Too many ghost hunters are assuming that all orbs are automatically ghost orbs. This is not logically nor scientific. Natural environmental orbs are common, such as dust particles, grass and tree pollen, ice crystals, water or moisture droplets. Always evaluate your photos using common sense and realize that dust orbs are all around us, all the time.</p>
 
<p>Ghost hunters should consider policing their own photos, reject questionable photos, and post those photos they cannot explain. Most of these ghost hunters have never experimented with photographing only airborne dust particles for a comparison. These investigators also do not use a million candlepower spotlight to confirm the existence of airborne dust particles before taking their night photos. If they had used this kind of spotlight, they would have observed the hundreds of airborne particles in the beam of light and avoided using their digital cameras</p>
 
<p>One woman was very strong about dust orbs; she claimed her home was free of these nasty airborne dust particles. I responded and suggested that if she had to dust her furniture then the airborne dust particles had already settled on the furniture. We tend to forget that all homes need dusting as dust does accumulated on our furniture. If you seriously doubt that your home has dust particles, examine your television screen and realize that each of those particles attached to the screen were at one time floating in the air of your home. </p>
 
<p>Common sense is still the most important tool for the ghost hunter. An open mind is the next important tool. A closed mind will find nothing of value as why would any self-respecting ghost want to take time to open a closed mind. It is not worth it. They would rather try to communicate with someone with an open mind. We encourage the use of science over religion to explore the ghost realm.</p>
 
<p>Religion is narrow and not self-adjusting as science when faced with new evidence. Science avoids superstitions and seeks to understand what is happening. Today we understand more about parallel dimensions and perhaps the ghost dimension because science now understands the subatomic realm is different from Newton physics. When we come to understand the quantum weirdness, we come to understand about magic and miracles. Both magic and miracles are based on applications of quantum mechanics.</p>
 
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Happy trails.</p>
 
<p>Dr. Sharon Gill:<br />
Dave and I recently paid a visit to an old cemetery in Mesilla, New Mexico. We had our digital recorders with us to record for EVP. The cemetery was one of those that left us in awe. Loved ones as represented by the flowers and decorations from Christmas that covered almost every grave remember those buried. We saw a lot of damage to some of the more prominent, ornate headstones. It always saddens us to see such needless destruction.</p>
 
<p>Once in a while, Dave and I will play music when in an area. We have done that many times in Gettysburg while investigating on the battlefields. We've been doing this for some time now and most often get spirit activity, responding to the music. I'll never forget one night, just before the Park closed in Gettysburg, when we were driving the back road into Spangler's Spring. We had Civil War music playing on the CD player as we stopped along the road to record and take photos. The night was pitch black out and with the dense growth of trees lining the roadway it felt pretty spooky. With my recorder out the open window, the music suddenly went into voices of men loudly saying, &acirc;&euro;&oelig;Fire, fire, fire.&acirc;&euro; and I remember thinking that if anything were to happen, it would have been during that time. I also remember it startling me so bad that I slunk down in the car seat just waiting for the flash of cannon fire. We laughed afterward about it but got nothing on the recorders that night.</p>
 
<p>A long time member of the IGHS, Alice Whitehill, plays the mountain dulcimer while out in the battlefields and has had tremendous success with her music and the reaction she gets from the spirits present. Her experiences have recently been documented in her new book, In Tune With Spirits. Alice and her Mother, Marjorie Burgess have led the way in using music during investigations and have shown that it does draw the spirits to the source of the music.</p>
  
<p>A few years ago at one of our conferences, two of our members tried singing while out in the battlefields. The lady started singing, Amazing Grace while her companion was videotaping. Suddenly, on the audio portion of the videotape, bagpipes could clearly be heard playing Amazing Grace along with the singing. We had heard of people hearing bagpipes out in the battlefield, but had not experienced the phenomena ourselves. It was chilling to hear the music play as the woman sang. It was exciting to hear what was taking place. Music is something understood by everyone, though the words at times may be foreign to us, the music itself can draw us to it. Just as Alice, playing her dulcimer at the conference drew my full attention, it seems to draw the attention of those who have gone before us as well.</p>
 
<p>As Dave steered the car into the cemetery in Mesilla the other day, the music from a new CD of Native American Flute music played softly on the CD player. We will turn the music off if we are recording from the car in areas, but this day, I told him I thought we should let the music play for a while, before turning it off. He stopped in one area of the cemetery to take a few photos, while the music played. We then continued to the back of the cemetery, recording in different areas, taking photos in others. The music played as we left the cemetery to head back to the RV. It was late afternoon, the sun was starting to set and the evening air was chilly. The air was still and the only sounds to be heard were those of doves, nesting in the trees nearby.</p>
  
<p>We drove to our next site to record and as Dave stopped the car and turned off the ignition, he only turned the key to the mid position and as the CD cycled the next flute song, it played loud and clear. Dave immediately turned the key to the off position as we were already recording. Later when he listened to the recording, clearly, a male voice came through the recording that simply said, 'More.' It was clear to us that the music playing was enjoyed by someone in the cemetery who wanted us to let the music continue to play. How wonderful it would be to have the ability to hear the voices as they speak so that we could oblige those who are trying to communicate with us at that time. We got more voices in the cemetery, but the one that came through the clearest was the spirit voice asking us to play more of that beautiful flute music.<br />
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<p>International Ghost Hunters Society<br />
Newsletter February 1, 2004 from Deming, New Mexico</p>
 
<p>Dr. Dave&acirc;&euro;&trade;s Notes:<br />
We will hit our 4,000,000th visitor to our web site this coming week. Looking back, we had 500,000 visitors to Ghostweb.com when we held our first ghost conference in 1997. When we hosted our web site, the only other ghost site on the Internet got only a 1,000 hits a year, our first month we got over 2,000 hits. Today, we average about 3,000 hits a day. This year when we host our San Antonio Ghost Conference, we will have over 4 million hits on our site.</p>
 
<p>This past week, Sharon and I have been busy conducting EVP, Etheric Voice Phenomena, as Brad Steiger would say, of some prehistoric Indian ruins dating back to AD 900. The Mimbres Mogollon came into the Mimbres Valley from Mexico. The Mogollon culture started in about BC 3000 and is generally considered to the roots of the Anasazi culture that later evolved into the Pueblo culture along the Rio Grande.</p>
 
<p>Not far from Deming, New Mexico is the Hidden Valley Ranch where two large stone pillars stand with dozens of carved petroglyphs from that time period. Pottery shards have bee found on the Ranch, which suggest a village, but the owners are not disclosing the location so as to prevent illegal pot hunters from digging up the artifacts. The Mimbres Mogollon pottery has beautiful art work, recognized as the signature for identifying artifacts associated with the Mimbres Mogollon culture.</p>
 
<p>We have recorded some interesting ghost or ethereal voices from the pillars with their petroglyphs and from the area where the grinding pits are located. The voices from the grinding pit area appear to be female, while the voices from the petroglyph area sound more male to us. Of course, they are not speaking in English so we are unable to determine what they are saying. In front of the stone pillars we believe we found the remains of a pit house, the type of lodging used by the Mimbres people.</p>
 
<p>Some suggest that these are energy imprints that are replaying themselves over and over, but we do not subscribe to this theory, as there is no supporting evidence to validate this theory. We subscribe to the concept that there exist spirits who are still going about their daily affairs, just as they did when alive. Sometimes they interact with the living and sometimes they do not know we are present. Their transition to the spirit dimension did not stop them from continuing with their normal routines.</p>
 
<p>Do they know they are dead? No, we think not. Imagine if you will, if we said to shut your eyes for five seconds and when you opened them again, we said you were dead. You do not feel any different; you still see and think the same as you did five seconds before. Death is a transition that many do not accept when they cross over beyond the grave.</p>
 
<p>As amateur archeologists, we believe in the following axiom: Take nothing but pictures, waste nothing but time, leave nothing but footprints. We have posted some of the petroglyphs on our Travel Page with an active link for Hidden Valley Ranch. The last photo is of our beloved pet, BooBoo standing inside the overhang for the fire pit. Above the fire pit are petroglyphs.</p>
 
<p>We have gone to many prehistoric Indian ruins in Arizona and New Mexico, and each time we have conducted EVP investigations, we have recorded ethereal voices. We realize that not everyone is interested in prehistoric Indian ruins, what we find amazing is that we are recording ethereal voices from the past. The average person might not consider these prehistoric Indian ruins haunted, but in reality, they are very much haunted. What does haunted mean? We might suggest that haunted simply means that when a person dies, and they choose to remain in this earth plane, but in their spirit dimension. Thus, these spirits are haunting the place. However, to them, they simply exist as they did before they passed beyond the grave. Perhaps we could say haunting is like dwelling, it all depends on one&acirc;&euro;&trade;s perspective.</p>
 
<p>We love our family members when they are alive, but as soon as they are dead, and return to be near their loved ones as spirits, the living become fearful and some may consider them demonic. What a slap in the face it is to those who have departed to discover that their loved ones are afraid of them as spiritual entities.</p>
 
<p>We listened to one lady who said she captured ghosts with her camcorder in the Old Washoe Club in Virginia City, Nevada. This old building was where new millionaires came to play and have fun. One day a miner might be poor and the next day strike the Mother Lode and was a millionaire over night. The upper floors became their play ground, which included the ladies who made their living servicing the millionaires. The lady on the radio said she sensed evil in the building.</p>
 
<p>Wow, imagine that! When we held some seminars in Virginia City, we also investigated the Old Washoe Club. We found no evil in the entire building, but we did find tons of airborne dust particles floating everywhere in the abandoned floors above the saloon. Now, I am not sure if she captured some dust orbs and saw faces in them and judged these dust orbs to be evil or not, but one thing is sure, we found nothing evil in the Old Washoe Club.</p>
 
<p>Perhaps she used a psychic who said the spirits were evil without realizing the psychic was having a bad hair day and got confused with their own emotional static. Many times, we have investigated sites declared to be evil by psychics, only to find them filled with wonderful spirits who were talkative, at least to us. Sometimes these psychics have their headbands on too tight. These psychics should not give up their day jobs yet.</p>
 
<p>We will be doing our regular monthly radio program with Jeff Rense on this coming Friday evening. We will be playing some of our EVP voices and perhaps some EVP recordings from some of our members. IF you have any EVP segments that you would like us to consider, send them to us this week. Please send them in wav formats.</p>
 
<p>Dr. Sharon Gill:<br />
As I sat down to do some research for an article this week, I came across some very interesting information in an unlikely place. Personally, I enjoy researching different subjects and finding different opinions. It gives me food for thought to read credible accounts of ghost activity and then to read about the subject from a skeptic&acirc;&euro;&trade;s point of view. I enjoy learning both sides of a story, gleaning all the information I can, feeling more able to decide for myself.</p>
 
<p>There is always a tendency for some people, in areas of new research, such as all areas of the paranormal, to perpetrate hoaxes or fraud. This is a historical fact and has been seen, particularly in fields of interest that are gaining universal interest and recognition. We have seen this happen in ufology, in the discovery of crop circles, cattle mutilations, mediumship, and s&Atilde;&copy;ances, ghost research, Bigfoot sightings, Angel sightings and miracles. Where serious researchers strive to document evidence and gain knowledge, there is always a flipside that perpetrates the hoaxes.</p>
 
<p>In early England, there were numerous cases of faked haunting&acirc;&euro;&trade;s, one of the most dramatic cases took place in 1649. Dreadful ghost activities allegedly took place that drove a group of Cromwell&acirc;&euro;&trade;s administrators from a palace in Woodstock. It was revealed later the haunting was actually the handiwork of a loyalist. Thought it was only later that it was revealed fraudulent, hundreds of people believed the stories to be true.</p>
 
<p>There have been some very famous hauntings that today are said to have been frauds. The one story that attracted my attention was that of the Borley Rectory in Essex. I first came across the story written by a true skeptic. To learn more from a researchers point of view, I found more on Borley Rectory in Real Ghosts, Restless Spirits and Haunted Places, by Brad Steiger. When I was finished, I felt like I had a more comprehensive view of the past and present stories at what has been called, the most haunted house in England. I want to share the skeptical opinion of the Borley Rectory haunting first. I will then present facts obtained from more current documents of the events reported from the Rectory. It seems even today the haunting remains under scrutiny and is very controversial.</p>
 
<p>Harry Price was a ghost researcher and investigator in London, England and in 1940; he published a book, documenting his findings and experiences at Borley Rectory. According to Price, from the time the rectory was built in 1863, some very astonishing occurrences took place there. The author reported many manifestations, including the ghost of a nun that had been seen walking the grounds.</p>
 
<p> Price reported that there were all sorts of noises in and around the rectory that could not be explained as normal. Spontaneous fires broke out, cold spots were felt, crockery flew through the air when there were no humans present to throw things around. There were also ghostly messages written on the walls. Price visited the rectory many times and at one point, May 1937-1938, he rented the rectory himself. He interviewed many witnesses and gave testament of his own experiences in his book. It was considered to be the most conclusive evidence of ghosts ever presented.</p>
 
<p>The rectory burned in 1939. Until the remains were completely torn down in 1944, people continued to visit the site, maintaining there were still strange things happening. Price authored a second book on the rectory in 1946. In 1948, Harry Price died. In the 1950&acirc;&euro;&trade;s the SPR (Society for Psychical Research) in England did a complete investigation of the site and alleged haunting. Parapsychologists Dingwall, Goldney and Hall, declared Borley Rectory was never haunted.</p>
 
<p>When they compared Prices reports with the actual statements made by witnesses to Price, it was found that Price embellished and distorted the reports, making them more sensational. They also found that during the peak time of the reported haunting, Marianne Foyster, the wife of Rev. Lionel Foyster who lived in the rectory from 1930-1935, was actively creating the phenomena taking place, claiming the events to be real. It was discovered that Price, himself faked some of the phenomena while he was there. Price recorded all of the events in his book, whether real or fabricated.</p>
 
<p>For every reported incident at the rectory, Dingwall, Goldney, and Hall claimed to have found non-paranormal explanations. There were a few events that could not be explained, yet once a hoax is discovered, all the evidence is held in question and considered invalid. Harry Price reputation as a ghost hunter and psychic investigator was respected, until he wrote the book on Borley Rectory. Since investigating Price and his revelations of the dramatic haunting of the rectory, according to one skeptic, it has been shown that Price had poor regard for the truth. His reports of other alleged events are held in question as a result.</p>
 
<p>After reading the opinions of the skeptic, I needed to know more about this famous haunting. What I read in Real Ghosts, Restless Spirits and Haunted Places rings similar and yet with the blanks filled in, the overall picture of the Borley haunting started to fit into place and make more sense. I will paraphrase from the information I read.</p>
 
<p>Borley Rectory and the reported events have been contested and have become very controversial over the years. The fact remains that at least twelve clergymen refused to live in the rectory because they believed the stories they were hearing to be true. Also, a window in the dining room was bricked up at the request of a rector as he could not stand to see the ghost of a nun continually peering in at him. That seems like pretty solid evidence that something very strange was taking place there.</p>
 
<p>The rectory was built in more &acirc;&euro;&oelig;modern times&acirc;&euro; but was built on the site of a medieval monastery, the ruins of a nunnery still visible. Many legends surround the nunnery but the most famous was about a nun who was sealed into one of the convent walls, still alive. Her crime was eloping with a Benedictine brother because they had fallen in love. Later, he was hanged for his actions while she was entombed in a convent wall. Not only had occupants of the rectory seen the nun on the rectory grounds, some of the local villagers had seen the apparition also.</p>
 
<p>Rev. Henry Dawson Ellis Bull originally built Borley Rectory for his wife and fourteen children. Rev. Bull ultimately died in the blue room of the rectory in 1892. His son Harry also died in the blue room of the rectory in 1927. The daughters of Rev. Bull all attested to have seen the nun while living in the rectory and to having experienced other phenomena while in residence there. Rev. Bull bricked up the dining room window so the family could enjoy dinner without the spectral nun peering in at them. It was when Rev. Foyster and his wife and four-year-old daughter moved into the rectory in 1930, that the activity increased.</p>
 
<p>The Foysters&acirc;&euro;&trade; had heard all the dark tales of the Borley Rectory, as Rev. Foyster was a cousin to the wife of Rev. Henry Bull. Rev. Foyster, with the onset of activity, realized the stories about the rectory were true, yet believed his faith would protect him. He kept a journal of the phenomenon he and his family experienced while living there. However, it was Mrs. Foyster who was the target for most of the attacks and she was the one with whom the resident ghosts attempted to communicate.</p>
 
<p>Rev. Foyster knew Harry Price had investigated the rectory and interviewed the Bull family so he contacted Price. Harry Price and his team arrived at Borley Rectory to investigate the accelerated activity. Rev. Foyster shared the journal of the continuing events he had been keeping, with Price. Price related over 2,000 incidents that occurred during the time the Foyster family lived there. The family had endured the paranormal activities at the rectory for five years. Once they moved out, the bishop had the rectory put up for sale.</p>
 
<p>Because of the reputation of the rectory, there were no takers wanting to own such a haunted place. It was in 1937 that Harry Price learned that the rectory was vacant and he leased the place to further research the ghostly activity. He enlisted 40 men who would take turns living at the rectory for one year. Price positioned equipment for detecting ghosts around the interior of the rectory and left clear instructions for proper observations and documenting of phenomena.</p>
 
<p>Messages appeared on walls and two Oxford graduates witnessed the writing appearing on a wall as they were cataloging other new messages that had appeared. All messages were circled and dated as to when they appeared. One observer to the appearance of the writing on the wall was Professor C.E.M. Joad of the Department of Philosophy and Psychology at the University of London.</p>
 
<p>Investigators soon discovered cold spots in the rectory. One such cold spot was on the landing outside of the blue room, where both Rev. Bull and his son Harry had died. Another cold spot of was found in an upstairs passage. Though these cold spots had gone unnoticed during prior investigations, they were now documented and the temperature recorded at 48 F. The temperature was constant regardless of the temperature throughout the rest of the rectory.</p>
 
<p>In late 1938, Captain Gregson, who was not intimidated by the stories about the place, purchased Borley Rectory. He was upset when his dog went wild and ran away the day they moved into the house though. The dog was never seen again. Gregson reported a few unexplainable occurrences he had experienced. On February 27, 1939, Borley Rectory was destroyed by fire. In testimony given by Gregson, he stated that a number of books had flown from the shelves, knocking over a lamp that engulfed the house in flames.</p>
 
<p>Recently, one man stepped forward, writing a book on his involvement in the hoaxes perpetrated at Borley Rectory. Allegedly, he grew up in the area of Borley Rectory and in his youth participated in keeping the stories of the most haunted house in England, alive. It seems that he experienced events that he could not explain away as being normal.</p>
 
<p>We can read and research haunted sites weighing the pros and cons of each alleged haunting. Stories of places like the Borley Rectory that took place so long ago, are sometimes difficult, especially when there are conflicting accounts. There are details in a haunting that will be consistently similar and should be considered carefully.</p>
 
<p>In this day of modern technology and mobility, we are able to visit some of these known sites to investigate and document events that could continue to take place today. Through the use of digital technology, we can easily photograph areas for anomalies and record for voices from the past, to document and validate continuing activity. On the same note, the information and evidence we gather can be shared with others interested in the facts associated with an alleged haunting. The Internet has given us the ability to do just that, bringing a world of people and information much closer together. We can question, confirm, and/or deny the legitimacy of ghosts at places we ourselves may never get to visit. </p>
 
<p>As I read the information in one book, written by a skeptic, I found there were few details about the statements made regarding the events and the work of Harry Price. When reading about Borley Rectory in Brad Steiger&acirc;&euro;&trade;s Real Ghosts, Restless Spirits and Haunted Places, I found that controversy mentioned in the beginning of the story and details were brought to light throughout. The details are what make a difference when researching a haunted site as they can clarify questions in our minds and bring the overall picture into more clarity.</p>
 
<p>Ghosts of Old Town Plaza Seminar:<br />
Join Dave &amp; Sharon on February 14, 2004 for a ghost seminar in beautiful, sunny Albuquerque, New Mexico. We love New Mexico and what better weekend for a special get away then at Old Town Plaza, known as the City of the Dead because there is an unwritten saga that suggests that the dead were buried in the floors and walls of the adobe homes within this community. We will devote the afternoon to hands on investigations of various haunts in Old Town. This is not one of those stuffy, stand offish type seminars, but one where you roll up your sleeves and apply what you&acirc;&euro;&trade;re learning, side by side with Dave &amp; Sharon. Check out our seminar page at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/oldtown.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/oldtown.html</a>. We limit the size of the seminar group to allow more time for personal instructions on a one to one basis.</p>
 
<p>San Antonio Ghost Conference:<br />
We are preparing for our 2004 Annual Ghost Conference that will be held in San Antonio, Texas on June 12th and will focus on the ghosts of the Alamo and the Old Spanish Missions, with the Alamo being one of these old Spanish Missions. The new film, Alamo, will be released in the coming months and will portray the heroic battle that took place. While history has recorded 183 men died in the Alamo, recent documents have surfaced that suggest that the number of men fighting at the Alamo was closer to 250. All events are within walking distance of your haunted hotel and meeting place. We will have limited seating due to the meeting room limitations, so do not delay registering with Dave &amp; Sharon. Check out <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/alamo1.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/alamo1.html</a>.<br />
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Our next book is spooky! American Hauntings Investigated, due out in Spring 2004<br />
Old Town Plaza Ghost Seminar -- Valentine Day, 2004<br />
<a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/oldtown.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/oldtown.html</a><br />
San Antonio Ghost Conference -- June 12, 2004 -- San Antonio, Texas<br />
<a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/alamo1.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/alamo1.html</a><br />
Dave Oester, Ph.D., DD.<br />
Sharon Gill, Ph.D.,<br />
International Ghost Hunters Society<br />
Web URL: <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com">http://www.ghostweb.com</a><br />
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Yahoo! Groups Links<br />
To visit your group on the web, go to:<br />
<a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ighs/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ighs/</a></p>&quot;
&quot;213&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/9/2004 11:10 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (9 of 15) </p>
 	
<p>When we held our seminar in San Antonio in 1999, two of our members got the experience of a life time. One member was a skeptic, who came with someone who believed in ghosts. After we had finished our investigation at the legendary Railroad Tracks where supposedly a bus load of children was hit by train, we departed for one of the old Spanish Missions. The two members arrived first and waited in their car for the rest of us to arrive. Suddenly, a large green orb appeared at the window on the driver side where the skeptic sat. The skeptic saw the large green org and then the orb move up and over the car and appeared at the window on the passenger side. The skeptic quickly became a believer in the paranormal.</p>
 
<p>The large green orb observed by these two members seems to be the same color that Brad Steiger observed as a young man of 17 when he saw his first green orb. While Sharon and I have only observed white orbs with our eyes, we continue to hear of green orbs reported by people.</p>
 
<p>Our two-hour radio program with the Guru of Talk Radio, Jeff Rense on this past Friday night was great. We share ghost voices from two prehistoric Indian ruins, one that dated back to AD 900, and the other that dated from AD 1250. In both of these sites, we recorded ghost voices speaking in a language that we could not understand. We will be conducting more investigations at other prehistoric Indian sites throughout the Southwest in the coming months.</p>
 
<p>So far, the weather in our area has been clear and nice. While the temperatures have been dropping into the mid-twenties at night, the days are in the mid-fifties, which allow us to continue conducting our investigations. In between our investigations, we are working on our next book that will be out in the Fall of 2005.</p>
 
<p>Most of the photos sent to us for evaluation are of ordinary dust particles captured with a digital camera. The only exception has been the photo of a ghost hag standing next to a young Asian. This ghost hag is a hoax that has been floating around the Internet for about five years now. The original hoaxed photo showed this ghost hag floating above the floor either in a hallway or in an alleyway. Remember, if it looks too good to be true, it is probably a hoax. The full body apparitions we have photographed or that other researchers have photographed do not appear ghoulish, but as the apparition appeared in life. The ghoulish apparitions are the figments of Hollywood scriptwriter's imagination.</p>
 
<p>We believe that the voices that we capture with our digital recorders to be those of spirits who are alive and will and not from energy patterns imprinted into the environment. While psychics proclaim this theory, there has not been any documented evidence to support their theory. The ghost voices are often interactive with the living and cannot be imprints. Sometimes we record voices, as if we are eavesdropping on them without their knowledge as in the case of recordings from prehistoric Indian ruins. However, it has been our personal experience that most of the time, the voices are responding to statements that either Sharon or I have made. Their ghostly response is directly related to our comments. There is no way their comments are energy imprints. We believe that the theory of energy imprints is a myth and nothing more.</p>
 
<p>We do not need white noise, or a psychic to understand what the ghost voice is saying. In most cases, the ghostly voices we have recorded are clear and precise. Sometime the voice is a whisper, other times, the voice is speaking in its normal level. Listeners can discern if the voice is male, female, or a child. The voice will not be in King's English, but will reflect slang or in the regional dialect that the spirit spoke in life. We have been teaching about the techniques that we have found to be most successful. Our approach follows the scientific protocols we have established. We do not use psychics, but digital recorders to document the existence of ethereal phantoms.</p>
 
<p>We invite our readers to experience the wonders and joy of recording the ethereal voices from beyond the grave. We do not ask you to accept what we say, but to prove it for yourselves. We are all students when it comes to understanding the great beyond. For the beginner, when you hear your first ghost voice, you may fell a tingle run up you spine, or you may get goosebumps, but I assure each of you that the time will come that instead of getting goosebumps, you will simply say, &acirc;&euro;&oelig;Wow!&acirc;&euro; The ghost voices are as normal to us today as any spoken voices we hear on the streets. We have seen full body apparitions and heard the voices of ghosts and each time, we simply say, &acirc;&euro;&oelig;Wow!&acirc;&euro;  Ghost researchers will graduate from goosebumps to appreciation when they experience the phantoms who haunt our world from beyond the grave.</p>
 
<p>Dr. Sharon Gill:<br />
&acirc;&euro;&oelig;All houses in which men have lived and died are haunted houses: through the open doors, the harmless phantoms on their errands glide, with feet that make no sound upon the floors.&acirc;&euro; By Henry Wordsworth Longfellow (1807-1882)</p>
 
<p>Throughout history, people have been aware of ghosts and they have discussed and documented them in many ways. Ghosts are nothing new to us; we have merely reached an age of technology that allows us to document the existence of ghosts, in all of their various manifestations. Generally speaking, we have all grown up hearing the tales of ghosts.</p>
 
<p>Today, there are hundreds if not thousands of people out taking pictures and recording for EVP (Ethereal Voice Phenomena). In fact, over the last six years while holding conferences in Gettysburg, we noticed more and more that the nights were filled with flashes from cameras all over the battlefields, even when it was misting.</p>
               
<p>We hear folks saying all the time how they are tired of getting &acirc;&euro;&oelig;orbs&acirc;&euro; and want to move on to ectoplasm and the full body apparition. But, &acirc;&euro;&oelig;orbs&acirc;&euro; have become a big topic of question and skepticism as they are showing up everywhere. The problem being that there are so many out taking pictures these days, untrained as to the authenticity of the &acirc;&euro;&oelig;orbs&acirc;&euro; they have captured. Therefore, anything that appears round on a digital camera or 35MM film is immediately deemed spirit energy.</p>
 
<p>For years, a photographs have been circulating that were said to be either an Angel or Jesus. These hoaxed photos have been sent to us many times over they years. The person who took the photograph is always dead and there is no negative to be found, but the person who took the picture was an honest and credible person. After receiving several copies of the same photograph from various people around the country, we discovered that the photograph was used years ago as a promotional gift for donations given to certain churches. Every person who sent us the photograph, insisted that it was a real picture of a religious figure that was captured on film. Unfortunately, we found that not to be the case at all, yet people wanted to believe in its validity.</p>
 
<p>We seek answers and assurances of something more than this physical existence. Human nature has always been this way. Not only do we want evidence, we want absolute proof. A picture is worth a thousand words and a photo of a full-bodied apparition is always more believable and more widely accepted than an orb of light, ectoplasmic vapor and vortices combined. We can identify with a human figure while the other manifestations are beyond common knowledge and may not conform to our ideals of what a real ghost should be. We cannot identify with a glowing orb of light outside of the normal headlights on a car, streetlights, or similar objects that bring light to the dark of night.</p>
 
<p>Research has been done for years on the human soul and what occurs at death. Not only has there been documented evidence of weight differentiations, doctors, nurses and even family members present at the death of a patient or loved one, describe seeing a burst of light in orb-like form, leaving the body in the darkened room at death. Yes, the appearance of an orb of light that is seen in an instant, with the human eye. I would suspect that if a person were standing next to the body at death, they would also feel the energy from the instant that the spirit left the body.</p>
 
<p>Form fits the function in this world and has also been said of alien life forms and why there are differences. In nature, we see definite differences in species. An eagle, for example, is a far larger type of bird than a tiny hummingbird, yet their form is suited for their function. An eagle, being a bird of prey, requires the size and strength it has for hunting and capturing food. A hummingbird, with tiny little porous bones and an extended beak, seeks the nectar in flowers for sustenance. It darts around at lightning speed, part of which is for survival from larger predators.</p>
 
<p>In life, when a body becomes aged, weakened, diseased to the point of not being able to heal and strengthen, it dies. When the physical body cannot sustain the spirit of life within, it dies. The spirit energy moves into a realm of higher vibration where no heavy, physical body is needed. The form changes, the vibration rate changes and the energy patterns change to fit the function.</p>
 
<p>In 1939, Edgar Cayce made this declaration: &acirc;&euro;&oelig;When there is the same interest or study given to things or phases of mental and spiritual phenomenon as has been and is given to the materialized and material phenomena, then it will become just as practical, as measurable, as meterable, as any other phase of human experience.&acirc;&euro;</p>
 
<p>We continue to make new discoveries about our physical world. Science gains ground and make breakthrough discoveries all the time. They prove and disprove old theories; with the age of technology, tremendous discoveries are being made. On the same note, we have entered an age of discovery of the non-material world as well. There are more photographs of ghosts in various forms captured on still camera and video cameras now than ever before.</p>
 
<p>There are far more recordings of voices from the past, recorded on units more sensitive to different sound levels than ever before. We are learning, through the research and investigations that there is far more to this world than just the physical. This is, in part, what Edgar Cayce meant and what he, himself had tapped into. With his wonderful gift, he knew there was far more to this life than just what we could see with our eyes and hear with our ears. <br />
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Our next book is spooky! American Hauntings Investigated, due out in Spring 2004<br />
Old Town Plaza Ghost Seminar -- Valentine Day, 2004<br />
<a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/oldtown.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/oldtown.html</a><br />
San Antonio Ghost Conference -- June 12, 2004 -- San Antonio, Texas<br />
<a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/alamo1.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/alamo1.html</a><br />
Dave Oester, Ph.D., DD.<br />
Sharon Gill, Ph.D.,<br />
International Ghost Hunters Society<br />
Web URL: <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com">http://www.ghostweb.com</a><br />
Email: <a href="mailto:MagicDimensions@aol.com">MagicDimensions@aol.com</a><br />
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&quot;213&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/15/2004 8:49 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (10 of 15) </p>
 	
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Travel Along with Dave &amp; Sharon:<br />
Join us as we start our fourth year of RV traveling as we explore America's Most Haunted Sites. We had a dream and now we are living that dream of traveling across this great land in our little house on wheels with our Welsh Pembroke Corgi dog named BooBoo. We are currently investigating haunted sites in New Mexico.<br />
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<p>International Ghost Hunters Society<br />
Newsletter February 15, 2004 from Albuquerque, New Mexico</p>
 
<p>Dr. Dave&acirc;&euro;&trade;s Notes:<br />
Our Albuquerque seminar was a blazing success, the weather was clear and sunny and Cindy Cribs, Deb Worthington, and Jerry Santoniello did a wonderful job with the walking ghost history tour of Old Town Plaza. They put in many hours of hard work interviewing shop owners and staff concerning hauntings in Old town. We will be joining Cindy later in the week for more investigations in and around the Albuquerque area.</p>
 
<p>We will be posting a great photo taken by David Brandt of orbs in motion taken in his home. The photo clearly shows the balls of light at one end and their contrail behind them. There are three orbs in motion, each showing the ball of light at the front of the moving spirit energy. These remind me of the video clip that came from the Black Forest of Colorado that showed orbs in motion. They looked like water snakes moving on water, and the photo that I will be posting will show the same kind of configuration.</p>
 
<p>We will be investigating an 1862 Civil War battlefield site near an old Army Fort known as Fort Craig. This fort's primary function was to control Indian raiding and to protect the central portion of the Camino Real, a trail that stretched from northern Mexico to Taos, New Mexico. The Valverde battle was one of two New Mexico battles that was important because it helped preserved the Union because they ended the attempt by the Confederacy to capture the West (New Mexico, Arizona, California, Colorado), its people, and its vast resources. A total of 389 soldiers died in the Valverde battle.</p>
 
<p>Westward migration meant that the settlement of the land required that the Indians be forced from their homeland so the Europeans could settle. This invasion by Europeans into the West and the removal of the Indians were known as Indian Campaigns. Military forts were established to preserve peace and to prevent marauding Indians from attacking settlers. The other side of the coin, the Indians was protecting their land from encroaching European settlers who had no respect for the land and who believed the only good Indian was a dead Indian. This conflict of philosophy resulted in the decimation of Native Americans throughout the North American continent. History written by the conqueror does not represent the truth, but is the whitewashed, sanitized version of history as seen through the eyes of the conquerors.</p>
 
<p>In our travels, we have been fortunate to meet with the people, whose history differs from the text of history books. We have learned about history as seen through the eyes of indigenous people who suffered decimation and abuse by the conquerors of this land. It is a sad state of affairs when we advance into the twenty-first century, still caught up with lofty thoughts of a Walden Pond while watching Watergate unfold again and again.</p>
 
<p>New Mexico is rich in prehistoric Indian history. There are more Indian tribes in New Mexico than any other State. Long before the first Spanish Conquistadors walked this land in the early 1500s, the land belonged to those First Americans who came to this area as far back as 12,000 years ago. My own ancestors came to America in the 1640s from Europe, but when they arrived, the Anasazi had already come and vanished from this land some four hundreds years earlier.</p>
 
<p>My brother-in-law, a retired school teacher, is a devote religionist who swears up and down that the earth is only 7,000 years old. He belongs to that boisterous minority who does not believe that the First Americans arrived here some 12,000 years ago or that the dinosaur died off some sixty million years ago when a great fireball crashed into the Yucatan peninsula throwing up million of tons of dirt and dust, causing a nuclear winter that killed off these great dinosaurs.</p>
 
<p>I wonder how history might have been rewritten if in AD 1540, when Francisco Vasquez de Coronado marched his conquistador soldiers, along with Franciscan missionaries, into New Mexico seeking the Seven Golden Cities of Cibola. Coronado launched an assault against the Zuni village of Hawikuh, but this time, Zuni Indians defeated Coronado. His defeat drove him, his conquistadors, and the Franciscan missionaries back to Spain with the message, &acirc;&euro;&oelig;do not mess with the Indians.&acirc;&euro;</p>
 
<p>The history of New Mexico may have had a much different ending than what we have recorded today. The Europeans might have been relegated to a small reservation on the Indian land that was monitored and controlled by Indians. Instead of being the Land of the Free and Brave, it might have become the Land of the Red and Brave or the United Confederation of Indians.</p>
 
<p>Ghosts are everywhere. Ghosts are people like you and me, except without a physical body. They have emotions, intelligence, and their personalities. Ghosts are the souls of those who have died. They are not fragmented or demented. They are not demonic or evil, but are the same now as when they were alive. A SOB in life will be a SOB in death. The devote religionist will call them demons and we would call them ghosts with attitudes. Many people can see and hear these phantoms of the twilight, but for the rest of us, we have to rely upon our digital cameras and digital recorders.</p>
 
<p>We finished reading the Ghost of 29 Megacycles and found it to be primary about mediums and channelers and very little about the equipment used to communicate with the dead.  The author did not discuss the configuration pattern of the radio equipment, but spoke in general terms.  Even the book title was misleading because the 29-megacycle frequency mentioned in the book were not validated to be the frequencies used for communicating with the dead. Bottom line here folks is do not waste your time or money on acquiring this book. </p>
 
<p>Dr. Sharon Gill:<br />
I have always heard, you are what you eat, but lately I heard someone say, &acirc;&euro;&oelig;You are what you think.&acirc;&euro; This is so very true, if you think about it. It is our thinking that develops the personalities that we have and the people we become. For Instance, do you ever look in the mirror and think how very fat you look? With our appearances being so important in this day and age, I&acirc;&euro;&trade;m sure that&acirc;&euro;&trade;s something that crosses many thousands of minds, daily. Once you see your image and deem it to be less than desired, the thoughts of that stay with you the rest of the day. Your clothing may feel a bit tighter, your mood descends, and desperate thoughts of how to lose those extra pounds are a feature of the days thinking. This applies to anything and everything we do on a daily basis.</p>
 
<p>Did you perhaps grow up being told how dumb you are or how you will never amount to anything? As children, those negative statements are a part of how we feel about ourselves and in the formative years are part of what molds us into the adults we become. As a child, when a parent tells us how worthless we are or how we will never learn anything, after a time, we believe it to be true. If we are told we will fail and believe it, we fail. Today, professionals are seeing the damage being done by this kind of verbal abuse and they are making a great effort to reverse the negative programming in our kids. The focus now being a more positive one, is essential to boosting a child&acirc;&euro;&trade;s self-image.</p>
 
<p>Falling into the trap of negative thinking is easier than people might think. The fact is that most very negative people never stop to think about what they are saying, how it sounds, or how it affects the people around them. Negative people are those who push people away by their mere behavior, yet they don&acirc;&euro;&trade;t stop to realize what the root of the problem might be. This article is intended to help folks recognize and be aware of negative thinking and behavior, in themselves or those around them and to help them come to understand that they can change that negative pattern, changing their lives.</p>
 
<p>Becoming aware of negative thinking and negative people can be the first step to prevent falling into that negative trap. It has become enough of a problem within the community of man, which I am hearing it discussed on talk radio all across this nation and finding articles about it in magazines and newspapers everywhere. I&acirc;&euro;&trade;m sure the subject comes up on television programs, but we are presently not privy to that form of media. I understand that it has become a problem worthy of discussion, especially in such times of turmoil and unknowing what lies ahead.</p>
 
<p>The problem of negative thinking has always been there, growing and becoming habitual. It is all around us like an invisible force drawing people in and holding them in its grasp. Everywhere we turn, we are being bombarded with negative energy as times are changing. The nightly news is rarely anything that makes us feel good anymore. To be aware of what is taking place in this world, we are in the habit of turning on the news daily. The majority of what we hear are the negative events taking place, here in our country and abroad. The tragedy of the terrorist attack in September added fuel to an already burning fire, which has accelerated and increased the negative toxicity all around us. Because of 9/11, more people have become aware of the power and strength of negativity, which has become a topic open for discussion. We are in trouble.</p>
 
<p>Correcting negative thinking starts within ourselves. Your brain automatically sends messages thousands of times a day; unfortunately, they aren&acirc;&euro;&trade;t always the most encouraging. More often than not, they relate to our shortcomings rather than the successes we experience. The things we accomplish and the good we do are forgotten shortly afterward yet the more negative things in our lives, hang right in there. Our negative messaging, constantly filling our thoughts causes us more problems, such as making decisions that are impulsive and emotional rather than decisions that are rational or sensible. Just a simple example of that would be getting angry after a negative event and feeling the strong urge to go on a shopping spree or overindulging ourselves on ice cream sundaes after finding we&acirc;&euro;&trade;ve failed at our diet anyway. These are just small examples of poor decision-making influenced by negative factors in our lives. I&acirc;&euro;&trade;m pretty sure we can all relate to either or both of those examples.</p>
 
<p>We have the ability to control our negative thoughts, just as we are able to think in positive ways. It is like the Yin Yang, or the balance that is needed in all things. When one takes control over the other, negative over positive thoughts, the positive fades into the background and the longer one remains in control, the more out of balance our lives become. By being aware of the negative takeover in our thinking, we can restore balance to our thoughts that in turn brings our lives back into the needed balance. Negative thinking brings us despair yet positive thinking gives us hope. What people think about themselves makes all the difference in their self-esteem and when we feel good about ourselves, the world doesn&acirc;&euro;&trade;t quite look as bad.</p>
 
<p>Being aware of negative thinking means, we can then stop those negative thoughts and put them into perspective. What is the problem that lies as the basis for the onset of those negative thoughts? Take a good look at it, ask yourself what started the process and deal with it.  In that way, it can be set aside and not become an obsession that creates more problems later, nor will it become a negative rut that continues as a habit.</p>
 
<p>Avoid black and white thinking. According to Dr. Monica Basco, clinical psychologist, some of us tend to think things must be done in certain ways or in no way at all. If a person speaks in absolutes, such as &acirc;&euro;&oelig;always&acirc;&euro; or &acirc;&euro;&oelig;never&acirc;&euro; they think in black and white and are in an all or nothing trap. Avoid that type of extreme thinking. Nothing in life is absolute outside of death and taxes, so by using &acirc;&euro;&oelig;often&acirc;&euro; rather than &acirc;&euro;&oelig;always&acirc;&euro; we allow ourselves to see moderation in all things.</p>
 
<p>If you find yourself thinking that if you can&acirc;&euro;&trade;t do something to perfection then you don&acirc;&euro;&trade;t want to do it at all, stop, and think for a minute. If things have to be done to meet a high standard of perfection, you have already set yourself up for failure in that all or nothing way of thinking. We view failure as a completely negative outcome, so step back and get perspective on how something can be accomplished with pleasure not pressure. Approach each new day and each project on the basis on how to do things better, improving time spent. Face the future with a positive outlook on bettering each day, not regressing to what was done wrongly in the past.</p>
 
<p>Generate the positive thinking you want in your life and shed the negative thinking that we fall into so easily. Think back on the days when you have felt positive and confident and how everything seemed to fall into place easily. Days when we are at our lowest, we lack confidence and our self-esteem plummets, nothing seems to go the way we would like and it is discouraging. That is one good example of the difference between negative and positive thinking and the outcomes we generate.</p>
 
<p>Dave and I have put a great deal of emphasis on positive vs. negative thinking. We have also emphasized that we project our energies, positive and/or negative and attract the same back to us. New research has shown this to be true. If you project negativity, negative people and negative situations are drawn to you, where positive energy being projected out attracts positive people and opportunities. You are virtually a walking magnet!</p>
 
<p>Positive and negative thoughts can be very powerful. Research done at the Institute for Work and Health in Toronto has shown that a positive attitude can aid in healing where a negative attitude can delay healing. Recent studies indicate that nine out of ten people, who change from a negative attitude to a positive one, see a positive improvement in their lives. Research has also shown that people tend to dwell on the more negative aspects of themselves more so than the positive ones.</p>
 
<p>Feeling good about yourself is an instantaneous creation of positive energy! It is important to recall our successes, deeds and accomplishments that generate that positive energy.</p>
 
<p>We all make mistakes, as that is the nature of how we learn. Being able to realize we all mess up, opens the door to forgiving ourselves and letting go of the negative energy associated with errors. Being able to forgive ourselves and let the negative energy go, opens up more room for the more positive energy that we need to fill our thoughts and lives. Positive energy moves people forward because it motivates and energizes. Negative energy retards and inhibits forward motion, it stalls growth and holds us back, and it limits our potential. It all pertains to the thought patterns, be they negative or positive and the influence our thinking has on our outcomes.</p>
 
<p>The first thing to be done is to be aware of the negative messages that sent out by our brains.  Deal with them, rationalize them, and thwart the damage being done by stopping them. Realize that mistakes happen and forgive yourself, going into the next day with the new attitude of improving each day in more positive ways. Focus on your accomplishments rather than your failures, looking forward to the future, not back, to what once was. We can&acirc;&euro;&trade;t change the past but we can learn from it to change the future for ourselves in ways that are more positive.</p>
 
<p>We have all heard that laughter is the best medicine. Find the things around you that make you feel good, make you laugh or bring you the greatest pleasure and enjoyment, should you find yourself slipping into a negative trap. Funny movies can bring on a more positive attitude and laughter makes us all feel better. Mingle with positive people and avoid those who look for the negative in other people or things around them. You will find that life offers a lot of positive energy as we let go of negative patterns. Even the bumps along life&acirc;&euro;&trade;s road don&acirc;&euro;&trade;t seem quite so harsh when our outlook, attitudes and our thinking changes.</p>
 
<p>All I have shared here deals with life and making it more positive because this is where it all begins, within ourselves. Negative unresolved issues go with us in death and we are still faced with finding resolution when we leave this physical plane of existence. We don&acirc;&euro;&trade;t shed the negative attitudes or emotions with our physical bodies. Our emotions, hang-up&acirc;&euro;&trade;s and issues go with us and to find the answers and resolve the problems can become anchors in death. Suicide solves nothing as those issues that caused a person to take their very life, remain with them on the other side until they can find resolution. Suicide does not solve any problems, it only create new ones to be added to the existing problems. </p>
 
<p>The International Ghost Hunters Society is a research society that believes that by understanding human thinking and behavior, we come to a better understanding of the nature of ghosts. Most of our research has given us a good foundation for this theory and has helped many to understand and deal with spirits present in their homes or places where there is ghostly activity. Research into the spirit realm is the focal point of our organization. Helping others to understand is a very important aspect of this research. If in writing this article on negative thought processes and helping people recognize there is something they can do to help themselves and improve their lives, then we all benefit from the changes being made. May you all have a good and positive week ahead.<br />
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Our next book is spooky! American Hauntings Investigated, due out in Spring 2004<br />
San Antonio Ghost Conference -- June 19, 2004 -- San Antonio, Texas<br />
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Dave Oester, Ph.D., DD.<br />
Sharon Gill, Ph.D.,<br />
International Ghost Hunters Society<br />
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&quot;213&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/22/2004 8:00 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (11 of 15) </p>
 	
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<p>International Ghost Hunters Society<br />
Newsletter February 22, 2004 from San Antonio, New Mexico</p>
 
<p>Dr. Dave&acirc;&euro;&trade;s Notes:<br />
We are staying at the Bosque Bird Watcher&acirc;&euro;&trade;s RV Park in San Antonio, about ninety miles south of Albuquerque. San Antonio started out as the site of a mission founded in 1629. Eventually a small settlement grew up near the church. When the Santa Fe Railroad came through and sent a branch line off to the Carthage-Tokay coal mines, the town moved south a bit and clustered around the station. The post office faces a mere trace of a foundation that contains the makings of an American legend. The tracks were torn up in the 1890s. Today the town's gravity has shifted toward U.S. 380 and I-25 with a post office, gas station, grocery store, and a bar-restaurant as the main buildings.</p>
 
<p>It was at this location that A. H. Hilton, who came to San Antonio in the 1880s, opened a successful mercantile store, the Hilton Mercantile Company that also served as the Hilton Hotel, and bank. On Christmas Day, 1887, his son Conrad was born. Thirty-two years later Conrad Hilton, who started in San Antonio as a baggage carrier for his father's guests, bought his first hotel. The world-renowned Hilton Hotel had its beginning in this small town.</p>
 
<p>During the three days that we have been here, we have investigated the 1854 Fort Craig. Fort Craig played a major role in the largest Civil War battle fought in the West and was the turning point for the Confederacy expansion into the West. After the battles in New Mexico, the Confederate Army was retreated back to Texas, losing the resources of the West.</p>
 
<p>Fort Craig was the largest fort in the West and provided protection against the Apache and Navajo raiding parties that attacked the settlers. Fort Craig lies on the banks of the Rio Grande River, just south of Black Mesa. We got some good EVP recordings at the guard house, which was just inside the entrance to the fort. Sharon got five good etheric voice recordings using our Vehicular Technique that we describe in our How to Record and Analyze Ghost Voices booklet.</p>
 
<p>We learned form the Bureau of Land Management Host, who manages the Fort, that a small village, La Mesa, was washed away years ago from flooding. La Mesa was on the south side of Black Mesa. This probably occurred at the same time that La Marcial was washed away as it was on the north side of the Black Mesa. Back in the 1920s the Rio Grande was much wider and had a lot more water then it does today. So many small villages built along the banks were destroyed either by fire or by flooding.</p>
 
<p>It is interesting in that Fort Conrad, built in 1851, was about eight miles north of Fort Craig in the Bosque de Apache Refuge area. This marshy low land is filled with birds of all kinds. However, whoever designed Fort Conrad did not understand that marsh and swamp land were breeding grounds for the mighty mosquito. Thus, the Fort Conrad soldiers suffered from malaria and in 1854, Fort Conrad was abandoned in favor of Fort Craig built further away from the Rio Grande River. In addition, it was discovered that Fort Conrad was built on private property and therefore the military was trespassing.</p>
 
<p>The owner of the Bosque Bird Watcher&acirc;&euro;&trade;s RV Park told me the story of how as a little girl in the late 1920s, her father had built them an adobe house out of mud and straw. They had no petitions up, just the mud walls. Her father got permission to gather wood from the old Fort, as it was decommission and was just rotting away. Her father gathered the wood, the bent nails that they straighten themselves and the wood for the walls and floors of their home. It was apparently common in those days for the local people to use the wood, nails, and windows from old Fort Craig in the construction of their homes in the San Antonio region.</p>
 
<p>After our investigation of Fort Craig, we met up with Cindy Cribbs, John, and Jerry Santoniello, all from Albuquerque who joined us for an investigation of San Pedro. San Pedro was a small village that lies east of San Antonio that started at the turn of the century.</p>
 
<p>San Pedro consists of over a dozen buildings including a two-room school, a long adobe residence, and an attractive adobe and wood church with steeple. San Pedro, settled principally by the Tefoya and Montoya families, was an old Spanish agricultural community along the Rio Grande, but the riverbed is dry now because canals have altered the natural course of the water. Grapes were a specialty of the area with wine \&quot;sent all the way to Kansas,\&quot; according to a resident. Eventually some of the citizens became miners, commuting to the nearby coal towns of Tokay and Carthage.</p>
 
<p>The schoolhouse was WPA - built in 1936. Ironically, it closed shortly thereafter. The San Pedro Catholic Church is partially hidden among some trees southwest of the school. The building next to it was a barbershop. The large adobe directly north of the church was the home of a prominent landowner. Visible from U.S. 380 is the sand swept and desolate San Pedro cemetery.</p>
 
<p>The old village is no more, but there are newer homes that have been built in and around the old adobe ruins. All that remains today of the original old village are the ruins of an old two room school house,  a few scattered abode  and a small area that has the ruins of their old abode church, and a dozen abode homes. The old adobe homes in this area were still being used until a fire was started when a dog knocked over a candle and the fire spread during a 40 mph wind storm spreading the fire to the adobe homes across the street. The burned out landscape is suitable for any Stephen King's novel, especially about spooky ruins, curses, and wolves that howl at night. We will be posting some of these spooky landscapes and abandoned adobe ruins on our travel page within the next few days. Watch for them!</p>
 
<p>We were surprised that anyone would still be living in these 100 year old abode homes, but there were at least three occupied homes at the time of the fire. Most of the adobe homes were missing portions of their roofs and all of the windows lacked glass panes. The walls were standing and some of the homes still had some of their old furniture. It felt like we had stepped into a time when the people built their homes out of mud and straw. It was hard to imagine this land filled with vineyards when it is so dry and barren today. We learned a little more about our American heritage by learning about the people who settled this great land of ours.</p>

<p>Kind regards,<br />
Dave, Sharon &amp; BooBoo<br />
International Ghost Hunters Society<br />
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Sharon Gill, Ph.D.,<br />
International Ghost Hunters Society<br />
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&quot;213&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/29/2004 11:22 am <br />
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<p>Newsletter, February 29, 2004 Deming, New Mexico Reply to: <a href="mailto:ighs-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com">ighs-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com</a><br />
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<p>International Ghost Hunters Society<br />
Newsletter February 29, 2004 from Deming, New Mexico</p>
 
<p>Dr. Dave&acirc;&euro;&trade;s Notes:<br />
The twenty-first century surely is not one of peace and good will as we all hoped it would when it was only the twentieth century. Now we hear reports of missing material from the Oklahoma City Bombing that might shed new light on co-conspirators. Sounds like people being told that that there was a lone gunman in Dallas. Oklahoma City Bombing may prove to be a larger can of worms for those who wish us to remain in the dark.</p>
 
<p>It is sad that we live in a divided time over the issues surrounding marriage. Many are fighting for liberty and justice in marriage. We hear that the courts should not determine what constitutes a marriage, but it is the people who should decide. We are told that the courts are no longer the last word in the interpretation of our constitutional rights. The same logic would suggest that the people should decide about taxes, about when we go to war, or on any issue that affect the American people, but this is not the case. The government says that it is up to the courts to decide those issues, except in an election year when courts are deemed appalling so a constitutional amendment is required. We cannot have it both ways, now can we?</p>
 
<p>The present climate suggest that it is okay to be down on the court system and pro on the majority vote, even if it is contrary to how the court rule. Does this mean that if a man is convicted of a crime, but the people vote that he should be free, that the court ruling is toss out? Sounds like the logic used by hate groups today. Their viewpoint is the only valid consideration, even if it goes against court rulings.</p>
 
<p>We cannot use a religious book to determine civil matters. American were given freedoms that today are being attacked in the name of religion or in the name of family. Religious context defined what constitutes a family, but in America, the land of the free, a land with freedom to believe as one chooses, not as one would be with a State Religion. If that belief is outside the frame work of religion, it is legal in America as one faith cannot determine the outcome of another faith. It seems each faith believes that God will only help their group and damn the rest. This is religious bigotry and racism at its best.</p>
 
<p>The Civil War was fought cover issues of slavery, now we are facing issues of marriage that is dividing our great land. What does liberty and justice for all really mean? The slavery issue was hotly debated and it divided a nation, today Same-Sex marriages is the hot issue with sons against fathers, and brothers against brothers. It is no wonder the dead are restless, the living are in turmoil with each other. We will never find peace when we contend with others because of differences in race, color, creed, or sexual preference. </p>
 
<p>Between writing and researching material for our next book, Sharon and I have been having fun picking up red jasper and carnelian in the Mimbres Valley. This is desert buffet of stones; the stones are plentiful and we simply pick them up from the desert floor. BooBoo loves this time as she gets to explore the desert without a leash. On Friday, BooBoo discovered a jack rabbit and tried to catch it, but the rabbit was far too fast for her.</p>
 
<p>The desert around Deming is a rock hound paradise. We found one spot where much of the stones are in the Chalcedony family that includes carnelian, agate, flint, onyx, sardonyx, chrysoprase, and jasper. The carnelians are beautiful clear quartz stones that come in peach, coral, and orange colors. Honey onyx is an orange stone with a white streak that is breath taking to view. We began the rock tumbling process that over the next four weeks will end up with polished stones that Sharon will use in her jewelry making.</p>
 
<p>When we talk about Etheric voice phenomena, or EVP, we are speaking of any Etheric voices recorded, be they ghost voices or ghostly sounds, such as cries, footsteps, doors opening or other non-verbal sounds. I am getting many reports about possible dimensional shifts or parallel dimensions overlapping into our realm that it is hard to find a demarcation line between ghosts and parallel dimensions.</p>
 
<p>We are in an area where our cell phone doesn&acirc;&euro;&trade;t work, so we are not able to receive calls, but we do have access to email daily so if you need to contact us, drop us an email and we will respond back to you. Northern New Mexico is getting snow, but where we are currently staying, the weather is clear and mild. We will be changing our Mail Forwarding Address from Pensacola, FL to Deming, NM shortly. The weather has  been so different this year, as we watch the Weather Channel, we see snow storms continue to drop new levels of snow in places not normally associated with snow, especially the Southeast.</p>
 
<p>We are hearing from people who have experienced seeing a green orb with their eyes. While most digital photos taken by amateurs are filled with airborne dust particles, we are seeing more valid ghost orbs photos coming our way. Most new owners of digital cameras fail to establish a baseline of common everyday anomalies, such as dust and pollen, the photographers who do establish baselines do understand that not all orbs are ghosts, but that does not mean all orbs are dust. Common sense is critical when attempting ghost photography. Our Digital Ghost Photography Handbook is available as a PDF download or as a thermal bound booklet. This booklet will help anyone struggling with understanding the difference between dust orbs and ghost orbs.<br />
We posted a new photo on Saturday that shows a car with a broken window on the driver&acirc;&euro;&trade;s side. The interesting aspect is the owner of the vehicle was taking a photo of his car document the broken window. However, instead of seeing an empty front seat, there is a human apparition in the front seat. Check it out.</p>
 
<p>Dr. Sharon&acirc;&euro;&trade;s Notes:<br />
How can we apply logic to subjects that seem illogical, natural explanations to supernatural events or try to explain what is paranormal by normal means? We are born into this world learning from infancy what is around us. The environment we grow up in becomes normal to us and we accept knowledge by means of our five senses. We come to know color, smells, textures, hot and cold, soft or scratchy, tastes, sweetness or bitterness, sounds that are comforting or frightening. In the process of learning normal physical things through sensing them, we also automatically react to them.</p>
 
<p>We are hearing more about people being born with a sixth sense and we firmly believe this to be true. In talking with people all across this country and in other countries, we can mentally call upon childhood memories and learn the progression of things. We hear about invisible playmates or at least that is what they were termed. To the children involved, those playmates were very visible and quite real. How the parents dealt with the issue became a turning point for their child.</p>
 
<p>Parents who accepted and indulged the child&acirc;&euro;&trade;s stories of a playmate only visible to the child, didn&acirc;&euro;&trade;t impact their child by embarrassing them or berating them for using their imaginations, or what we now realize was most often a sixth sense. A good example of this would be when Dave was a boy; he grew up on a farm in a very small community north of Portland, Oregon. Neighbors were distant as were children his age. Dave had a playmate he kept company with frequently. His friend was a little Indian boy who was very real to Dave. He recalls they would sit on a log that hung out over a canyon, just chatting. Dave&acirc;&euro;&trade;s Mother clearly remembers that Dave talked at length about his friend, though she never saw the little Indian boy herself.</p>
 
<p>The imaginary playmate was a normal part of Dave&acirc;&euro;&trade;s childhood and rather than dispute the Indian boy existed, Dave&acirc;&euro;&trade;s Mother would give Dave a cookie and another one for his friend. Dave outgrew his friend but remembered the times they spent together. Dave&acirc;&euro;&trade;s parents never tried to make Dave believe it was only his imagination and the Indian boy was not real, nor was he trained away from the sixth sense he had. Eventually Dave outgrew the ability to see the spirit of the Indian boy. Dave was not told he was bad, silly or lying about the presence of an Indian boy, nor was he told he was nuts for having a playmate that no one else could see.</p>
 
<p>Something that Dave and I found very interesting during our research of the area where he grew up was that the entire area was once home to Indian villages. He recalled that when his Dad would plow the fields, he would unearth artifacts, such as arrowheads. Not far from the site of their farm, a nuclear plant was built and it was rumored to have been situated on sacred Indian burial ground. In adulthood, he verified that his Indian friend could actually have been the spirit of an Indian child that once lived there. Dave realized that the farmhouse they lived in while he was growing up was quite haunted. The nightly sounds of someone walking down the stairs, turning on the water faucet in the kitchen, turning it off and retracing the steps back up the stairs was such a common occurrence, he never gave it much thought. The family just accepted the events taking place, never giving them much thought. The children were not filled with talk of devils or demons in the house or fear of ghosts.</p>
 
<p>I grew up in Southern California about thirty miles south of the metropolis of Los Angeles. My friends were across the street or right next door. My world was a lot different from the world Dave knew, and a lot busier. My Sisters and I were being molded into perfect little ladies in a city setting. Children were seen and not heard, and the idea of us having imaginary friends would have been instantly dismissed. We were smothered in the sanctity of religion and the Holy Spirit was the only ghost allowed in our lives. Anything else was nonsense or rubbish.</p>
 
<p>Life was different in a strict religious upbringing. Anything outside of the ordinary was dealt with harshly and unacceptable. That does not mean for a child it was any less real, but paranormal events were buried, not discussed. Ghosts were demonic, period. The minds of my parents were closed to any other possibilities, meaning that if we did have imaginary friends, we did not talk about them.</p>
 
<p>In talking with people as we travel, we have learned there are people who have seen spirits and had paranormal experiences since childhood. Their parents accepted their &acirc;&euro;&oelig;gift&acirc;&euro; and never discouraged them or punished them for telling lies or tall tales. They have retained their abilities, their sixth sense. Their experiences are very real, even as adults and they relate those experiences without a demonic connotation.</p>
 
<p>People recall being berated or laughed at by their families when talking about invisible playmates or paranormal experiences, lost their sixth sense, never to regain it. The point of remembrance was not the &acirc;&euro;&oelig;gift&acirc;&euro; but the embarrassment in reaction to it not being acceptable to their elders.</p>
 
<p>The majority of us have been trained away from our God-given sixth sense. Religious beliefs have played a major role in the non-acceptance of paranormal events, though the existence of the supernatural is found throughout the Bible. Whether accepting of it or not, there are strange occurrences that take place all over the world, all the time that we cannot explain away with logic. We try to apply what has been normal to us from the onset of life, to paranormal events, usually without success. For the lack of knowledge and understanding, it is termed evil or demonic. If that is the explanation, it is no wonder people prefer to retreat in fear, dismissing anything more than what they have learned with their five physical senses. If they do not see it, hear it, smell it, taste it or touch it, it does not exist.</p>
 
<p>We have always said that a skeptic remains a skeptic until they have an experience of their own. Only then do they realize there is more to this life than we realize. Something that exists just beyond the five senses that we have used and developed since birth. Something that stirs the adrenaline in us as we listen to stories or entertains and amuses us as we dress in costume once a year for an annual Halloween party. Something that has been discussed and documented throughout this history of mankind. Not new conjecture by a few with vivid imaginations, but actual events that only now are we documenting as ongoing occurrences, just outside of what we call normal or natural.</p>
 
<p>We try to apply human logic and rationale to something that has been considered illogical, paranormal and outside of what we accept as being natural. Possibly, had humanity taken a closer look and accepted what our sixth sense in our youth was allowing us to experience we could view it today as being, normal rather than abnormal. Miracles are accepted and viewed with awe yet; magic is not accepted as it is seen as something dark, mysterious, and evil. Often it is the label given to subjects rather than the subjects they in reality. There are no shades of gray in a world seen as black and white.</p>
 
<p>We accept pets into our lives and train them in our ways. They know good from bad or right from wrong and live devoted and obedient to their masters. Yet, we can watch them as they see into another realm, react to things we cannot see, unrestricted by our training, our beliefs, and our judgments. They may refuse to enter a room or a place that gives them discomfort. They may chase something or play with someone beyond our visual range. They alert us to whatever lies beyond our senses and understanding, beyond our beliefs.</p>
 
<p>In looking closely at the reality of things, it seems to be those who are innocent and unrestricted by strict guidelines and belief systems that retain the sixth sense and experience a realm outside of what we term as normal. Along the path of exploration into understanding the paranormal, we have found that there is far more to this life than just what we see, hear, taste, small and touch. There is too much evidence available to give us a deeper knowledge of things we know so little about, if we just take the time to open our minds.<br />
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Dave Oester, Ph.D., DD.<br />
Sharon Gill, Ph.D.,<br />
International Ghost Hunters Society<br />
Web URL: <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com">http://www.ghostweb.com</a><br />
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&quot;213&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/7/2004 7:28 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (13 of 15) </p>
 	
<p>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++{Odd another damn mention of Jeff Rense, the person who did a three hour expose on the Patterson/Gimlin footage.}</p>
 
<p>International Ghost Hunters Society<br />
Newsletter March 7, from Deming, New Mexico</p>
 
<p>Dr. Dave&acirc;&euro;&trade;s Notes:<br />
We have a Mail Forwarding Address for our mail. We changed from the Pensacola, Florida address and now have a Deming, New Mexico address. Please update your records and if you have a home study course exam to send to us, please use the New Mexico address. The address is as follows:</p>
 
<p>Dr. Dave Oester<br />
Dr. Sharon Gill<br />
713 W. Spruce PMB 715<br />
Deming, NM 88030</p>
 
<p>Since we will be researching and investigating places here in the Southwest, we wanted to get our mail sent directly to the Southwest. Deming will become our home base for this year. We will branch out to Arizona and northern New Mexico, but will be returning back to Deming from time to time.</p>
 
<p>This week will be in the mid seventies with a beautiful blue sky during the day and the brightest stars at night. The full moon phase is excellent for conducting investigations due to the peak geomagnetic fields caused by the lunar cycle.</p>
 
<p>We had a wonderful two and half hour program with the guru of talk radio, Jeff Rense this past Friday evening. We talked about our experiences at the haunted Fort Craig and about some of the stories about the Apaches who were sent from Ojo Caliente reservation in New Mexico to the San Carlos Reservation of Arizona.</p>
 
<p>The reason we were so interested is that we will be returning to the San Carlos Indian Reservation in a few weeks to continue our research and investigations. It seems that Office of Indian Affairs deem it necessary to concentrate the Apaches into one reservation. The Warm Springs Apaches were forced from New Mexico to Camp Goodwin at San Carlos. The US Army was glad to leave Camp Goodwin since at any given time half the troops were down with malaria. The Warm Spring Indians soon dying off from the malaria, so 310 of them escaped led by Victorio and headed back to New Mexico. The reason given by Victorio for their escape was the water, meaning the malaria from the mosquitoes.</p>
 
<p>Victorio agreed to surrender at Fort Wingate (near Gallup) on condition that they be allowed to return to Ojo Caliente reservation near Fort Craig where they were happy and content. However, the Office of Indian Affairs was indifferent to their request and ordered the Warm Springs Indians back to the malaria infested Camp Goodwin. We will have more stories about Fort Craig in our next book due out in 2005.</p>
 
<p>We love traveling this great land of ours. We are learning about history never taught in the schools. In the past, history sounded so sterile and straightforward. Since traveling, we have discovered that history has failed to teach us that major turning points in battles were most often the result of inaction or a delay in implementing an action. We learned that history presents everything in black and white, not in the 256 shades of gray that exist between black and white. The victors&acirc;&euro;&trade; eulogizing their virtues while the conquered lose their culture as history whitewashes the truth and buries the conquered in unmarked graves.</p>
 
<p>Many people view ghost hunters as a bunch of fanatics running around seeing demons or evil red eyes. They equate serious ghost hunters with psychics claiming to see ghosts coming out of the woodwork everywhere they look. Case in point, a recent A&amp;E segment had one psychic ghost hunter claiming to see a pig with red eyes while other psychics claimed to see demons. The local people who lived in the area thought these ghost hunters were nuts and suggested they stay away from their town.</p>
 
<p>The religious nuts come out of the woodwork to see demons and red eyes of demonic creatures and these are the ghost hunters that we see on television. The International Ghost Hunters Society is a scientific based organization specializing in teaching people how to documents the existence of ghosts and life after death. We do not endorse psychics who ignore scientific protocols because there is no way to separate the real ones from the wannabes seeking fame and fortune. So many psychics are simply selling snake oil to other psychic wannabes.</p>
 
<p>True psychics tend to avoid the press and limelight. Their gifts and skills are not for public exposure, but is considered sacred and special. Some psychics are healers, seeking to benefit others, while others are simply learning how to deal with their gifts. We do believe these gifts are from God, but we don't believe that every John and Kelly, who claims to be a psychic, are true psychics.</p>
 
<p>Our Home Study Courses are the oldest on the Internet, today some have tried to clone the courses, and some have only seen a market for making money. Don't be fooled by second rate courses. The premier home study course is only available through Ghostweb.com. Our courses are the most comprehensive and most detailed because we share with the student all that we have learned over our combined 28 years of experience in this field as ghost investigators. We toss out tradition and folklore, we abandoned urban legends and teach about the reality of ghost hunting today.</p>
 
<p> Our ghost hunting certification is a mark of achievement for professional ghost hunters. This certification separates the amateur from the professional. Anybody can be a ghost hunter, but an IGHS trained ghost hunter will be in the top two percent of all ghost hunters when it comes to understanding and knowledge about the spirits of the dead. Get started today with our home study programs. Visit <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/mainhsc.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/mainhsc.html</a> for more valuable information.</p>
 
<p>We have people who live in haunted homes take the home study course for ghost hunting so they can understand and come to terms with dealing with the spirits that haunt their home. These people do not care about ghost hunting, but they are interested in learning all they can about ghosts and why ghosts may haunt their home. No other published material is as comprehensive on this topic as is the home study course for ghost hunting.</p>
 
<p>We share the tools that separate a serious ghost hunter from the ghost hunter wannabe. We separate the dust orbs taken by novices and explain what ghost orbs are and why they are so different from the airborne dust particles mistaken for ghost orbs. We have had over 4 million visitors to our web site and we continue to get thousands of hits a day. We are an Internet based organization and will continue to be so because the Internet is the link that connects us to our 14,000 members in 87 countries worldwide.</p>
 
<p>We were the first to offer a booklet on helping people with a step by step guide to recording and analyzing ghost voices. Our thermal bound booklet is the most comprehensive and detailed step by step on recording and using the Acoustica 2.25 software evaluation program that can be downloaded for $15. We have had great praise for our booklet. This booklet has helped new people to experience success the first time out. We share our secret techniques on recording, sharing all the techniques that we employ for our successful capture of ghostly voices from beyond the grave. Jeff Rense has praised our booklet on his syndicated radio program.</p>
 
<p>Check out our two booklet special featuring our EVP booklet and our Digital Ghost Photography Handbook booklet, both are also available as PDF downloads. No other booklet on Digital Ghost Photography is as comprehensive and detailed as the one we have written. We started the ghost photography movement on the Internet when we posted our first six photos on our web site. Our long time members will remember those first six photos when we first experienced ghost photography. Since that time, we have taught tens of thousands of people how to do ghost photography.</p>
 
<p>Our web site has the largest collection of ghost photographs in the world. We are also the largest web site for ghost voice recordings. We collect and play new voices every month for the Jeff Rense program and post these ghost recordings on our web site at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/rense.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/rense.html</a> so our visitors can listen to the new recordings.</p>
 
<p>Dr. Sharon&acirc;&euro;&trade;s Notes:<br />
I am an avid listener to nighttime talk radio programs. We do not always have access to television as we travel, so I try to stay on top of daily events and weather reports on AM radio. I am also a night person and radio can be excellent company during the wee hours.</p>
 
<p>As we travel, the area in which we are staying dictates the radio stations available to me. Normally, somewhere on the dial, I can find a high-powered station in a major city. On occasion, I even find a radio talk host discussing paranormal phenomena. These days there are many talk shows discussing the subject with a variety of &acirc;&euro;&tilde;experts&acirc;&euro;&trade; from all across the country. Although many talk show hosts are open to this type of discussion, many pooh-pooh the whole idea of paranormal phenomena. Calls come in from all over the country from people experiencing this type of phenomena.</p>
 
<p>I can understand the skepticism, even the laughter at people interested in the subject who are trying to learn more. Obviously, this is not a subject of interest to everyone, but radio is a good outlet for people to call in and share their experiences. Until someone has, an experience of their own that cannot be rationally explained away, belief in anything outside of the five senses eludes them. Some people are so insensitive and unaware of what takes place around them, they would not notice a paranormal event unless it was a major occurrence to capture their full attention.</p>
 
<p>Regardless of the denial that more exists in this world than meets the eye, events are happening everywhere, all of the time. Ghosts and haunting&acirc;&euro;&trade;s are recorded throughout history, as are UFO&acirc;&euro;&trade;s, big hairy creatures and other anomalous phenomenon. These things are not new to us; the public at large has not accepted them. Some famous people throughout history have reported having experiences with some spirits of the dead and I will share just a few.</p>
 
<p>In 1777, in his cabin in Valley Forge, General George Washington watched as a wispy, curling vapor took human form before his eyes. An entity in a long white robe with long dark hair manifested before General Washington, as he heard three loud trumpet blasts and a deep voice that spoke to him. As he watched the glowing vapor around the spirit, Washington was shown a globe of the world and many future events unfolded. General Washington listened in awe as the spirit informed him of things to come. When the message was fully related, the spirit disappeared. General Washington later shared the event with another commanding officer, saying he had felt what he had seen and what he was told was the birth, progression, and destiny of the Union. At the time, General Washington was filled with despair over the horrid conditions the soldiers were experiencing and the revolution taking place. After the spirit appeared to him, he was once again hopeful.</p>
 
<p>In 1862, the Union troops had taken a real beating as they faced the Confederate sharpshooters in battle after battle. The Union was in trouble so President Lincoln sent General George McClellan to whip the soldiers back into shape. General McClellan was weary as he gazed over his map-laden desk, marked with Confederate positions. His eyes slowly closed as he slipped into slumber.</p>
 
<p>It was not very long before the General was startled awake by the by the sound of a loud voice in his tent. Somewhat confused, he realized the voice was warning him to awaken and take action as the enemy was drawing closer to Washington. Before him stood the luminous spirit of General George Washington, delivering his urgent message of the need to take action immediately. McClellan watched as General Washington showed him a large map with the positions of the Confederate troops, clearly marked. He quickly tried to jot down all he was seeing because he knew if the Confederates took Washington DC, the Union spirit would be shattered.</p>
 
<p>As General McClellan watched, General Washington displayed future movements of the Confederate troops. The spirit of General Washington told General McClellan he had been warned in time to take action and with that, the entity disappeared. With the information McClellan was given, the Union troops stopped Robert E. Lee and the Confederates from invading Washington, DC, at Antietam.</p>
 
<p>President Abraham Lincoln fully believed in spirits and often consulted mediums and spiritualists to contact the other side. President Lincoln was raised in a family that held firm beliefs in the spirit realm, his Mother's side of the family indoctrinated him into the belief throughout his childhood. In times of crisis, Mary Todd Lincoln, the wife of the President, arranged s&Atilde;&copy;ances in an effort to calm her husband. President Lincoln openly admitted that information gleaned from the spirits aided him through many times of crises.</p>
 
<p>Since the time of President Lincoln's assassination, his spirit has been seen and felt in the White House. His spirit seems to have been most active when Franklin Roosevelt was President, as his term of office was filled with strife over World War II. Many guests staying in the White House over the years, as well as many Presidents have claimed to have seen or heard the spirit of Abraham Lincoln. During the presidency of Ronal Reagan, his daughter Maureen stayed in the Lincoln bedroom during her visits. She claimed to have seen Lincoln's ghost on several occasions. Even Reagan's dog, Rex, seemed to sense the presence of ghosts in the White House, barking at the unseen intruders. It has been reported that Abe Lincoln is not the only spirit to roam the White House halls.</p>
 
<p>We can read the documented evidence of Presidents and Generals, credible people known throughout American history. We hear of the haunting of castles in Europe and cemeteries famous for the active spirits. There are also many stories from actors and actresses in Hollywood who live in mansions haunted by the ghosts of famous folks long dead. The stories are common and regardless of where they take place across the world, they are similar in nature, like a fine thread of commonality.</p>
 
<p>The stories I have related in part all have the thread of emotional distress during and the spirits who have visited have come to guide and help through the most stressful of times. The messages delivered have changed history in many cases and though important in nature, most of the paranormal aspects have not been revealed to the public until recently. In days of yore, people were put into padded rooms and locked away for talking such nonsense. Imagine the reaction of a nation in turmoil if the President spoke openly of his encounter with information-bearing, glowing specters. Ghosts are generally unaccepted and laughable to those who refuse to accept the reality of things unseen.</p>
 
<p>Though there has been a wide spread interest restored in paranormal phenomena, there will always be those who refuse to acknowledge these things are happening. They will laugh at those who personally experience the unknown and want to know more. The evidence is clear that regardless of a person's belief, strange things are happening in the world that cannot be explained by natural means. We live in an age where logic and reason does not explain the realm of the paranormal.</p>
 
<p>San Antonio Ghost Conference on June 19th:   <br />
We are preparing for our 2004 Annual Ghost Conference that will be held in San Antonio, Texas on June 19 at the Menger Hotel. The Conference for the third Saturday in June will focus on the ghosts of the Alamo, the Menger Hotel, and San Antonio, ghost photography, EVP recordings, and EVP evaluations. No psychics or mediums will be speaking, as we are a scientific based organization focusing on using scientific tools for recording and documenting the existence of ghosts. There will be a special investigation on Friday night for Inner Circle members. All events are within walking distance of your haunted hotel and meeting place. Special room rates of $95 at the Menger, just ask for the International Ghost Hunters Special, as long as rooms are available. We will have limited seating due to the meeting room limitations, so do not delay registering with Dave &amp; Sharon. Check out <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/alamo1.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/alamo1.html</a>.</p>
 
<p> <br />
Kind regards,<br />
Dave, Sharon &amp; BooBoo<br />
International Ghost Hunters Society</p>
 
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Our next book is spooky! American Hauntings Investigated, due out in June 2004<br />
San Antonio Ghost Conference -- June 19, 2004 -- San Antonio, Texas<br />
<a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/alamo1.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/alamo1.html</a><br />
Dave Oester, Ph.D., DD.<br />
Sharon Gill, Ph.D.,<br />
International Ghost Hunters Society<br />
713 W Spruce, PMB 715<br />
Deming, NM 88030<br />
Web URL: <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com">http://www.ghostweb.com</a><br />
Email: <a href="mailto:MagicDimensions@aol.com">MagicDimensions@aol.com</a><br />
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&quot;213&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	4/6/2004 9:48 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (14 of 15) </p>
 	
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<p>International Ghost Hunters Society<br />
Newsletter April 4, from Deming, New Mexico</p>
 
<p>Dr. Dave Oester<br />
Dr. Sharon Gill<br />
713 W. Spruce PMB 715<br />
Deming, NM 88030</p>
 
<p>This past Friday evening, we were on the Jeff Rense Talk Radio Network for three hours as we played the ghost voices we recorded at Camp Cody, a World War I camp for the US Army. We recorded almost a dozen voices from the old hospital area of the camp. If you didn&acirc;&euro;&trade;t get a chance to listen to the program, you can go to <a href="http://www.rense.com">www.rense.com</a> and pull up the program from the archives. We then played our favorite selection of ghost voices from around the country. It seems that most of the EVP recordings contained the voices from children or from seniors. We did not get many voices that come from those in the in-between years.</p>
 
<p>This is interesting speculation because it goes contrary to teachings found in the mainstream sects for those who follow the Jesus road theology. Children are supposed to be innocent and when they die, angels from on high meet them to escort the children to heaven. Apparently, if this is the case, many of the angels were on break and failed to meet the new arrivals who wandered away, missing their angelic guides. The theological view does not appear to be valid in all cases, since so many trapped children remain here.</p>
 
<p>Our experiences suggest that children who pass beyond the grave before their normal time due to illness or accident do not necessarily move on, but remain earth bound. Some have suggested that there is a white light that awaits those who die, but this has never been documented since those who claim to see the light are always returned to their bodies and do not die.</p>
 
<p>These Near Death Experiences do not provide the evidence of a white light. Think about it for a moment, not in the theological context, but in the modern day context. If you were to die and see a very bright light just over the hill, would you run toward it? Most of us would remember the Stephen King&acirc;&euro;&trade;s movies and know that any where a bright light is there are also monsters or aliens waiting to abduct the living.</p>
 
<p>We would suggest that a theological belief purporting that all children go to heaven is inconsistent with our EVP research and experience. I know I am touching on sensitive and sacred grounds, but truth be known, far too many children are earth bound. Children hear news reports of parents who kill their children because they claim God told them too do it. Children watch the violence on television and in the movie industry, even in their video games. All round them, dysfunctional families are evident.</p>
 
<p>Those who believe that all children go to heaven should become disturbed with the large numbers of children voices we record. My first question is why are children earth bound while most adults are not? I am not suggesting all children become earthbound at death, but our research evidence clearly shows that many children do become earthbound, especially if death was an accident, violent or sudden. I would like to propose some ideas as to why this might be happening.</p>
 
<p>I believe that children who grew up in homes without knowing self respect because of toxic parents are candidates for being earthbound. These children lack self-respect, they feel they are the problem and they do not deserve better. Parents who failed to provide emotional or physical comfort to children, parents who yell, scream, or become physically or emotionally abusive to their children will instill emotional problems in the children that cause problems in later years, unless these children can discover what happened and resolve those issues. Toxic parents can appear nice, loving, and church going on the outside, but once inside the home, their toxicity will bubble over their cauldron into destructive behavior directed at their children.</p>
 
<p>Abuse has always been a problem, hidden behind closed doors. Today, we see commercial programming that shows a child abuser wearing a dark shirt with the words clearly printed on the back of a shirt. It is not easy to determine who might be abusing their children but we are asked to be more aware of this behavior and report any suspicions we might have concerning child abuse. The problem is there, like many things in our modern world, it is coming out of the closet to the attention of average people. The awareness is far better than watching as a Mother is charged with the cruel murder of her innocent children.</p>
 
<p>In order for these earthbound spirits to let go of this physical dimension and move on to where ever they need to be, I would suggest that the children must first learn that they are important and have value and they do not need to remain in this dimension. No exorcism, ritual, chant, holy names, words or icons will remove a spirit from this dimension simply because we so deem it. The spirits are not under any obligation to the living or to the belief system of those who are alive. Beyond the veil, there is no need for a Jesus road or a Buddha road, or any road for that matter. What matters is that when we pass over, we take our beliefs with us and if we are taught or treated throughout our lives that we are unimportant or have no value, that belief remains firmly with us.</p>
 
<p>There are no soul rescuers, as only those beyond the grave can elect to move on when they are ready and never because the living ordered them to move on. Psychics who rant and rave about how many souls they have saved by helping spirits cross over are simply like prideful roosters trying to get attention, as they strut around shouting, &acirc;&euro;&oelig;Look how great I am, I have rescued all these souls!&acirc;&euro; Yes, these prideful psychics appear on various television programs as they amaze the host with their perceived achievements.</p>
 
<p>It has been our experience that children spirits come to those who have love in their hearts. These spirit children are boys and girls who have emotions, intelligence and personalities, but not physical bodies. They still feel the need for love and comfort as they did when alive. We can help them by acknowledging them and letting them know we love them. Just say, &acirc;&euro;&oelig;Go toward the light&acirc;&euro; is not going to work. These children may not see any light and as discussed earlier, it may frighten them.</p>
 
<p>We have personal experience in this matter. We had the spirit of a little girl &acirc;&euro;&oelig;haunted&acirc;&euro; our Seaside cottage thirteen years ago and she stayed with us for two years before she was ready to move on. She had to learn to trust us and realize that there is love in this world and that each of us is important. We did not say, &acirc;&euro;&oelig;Go to the light,&acirc;&euro; but rather we showed her through love and respect that she was important and when she was ready to leave, we told her that she would know how to get home, home being where her family was waiting for her.</p>
 
<p>Dr. Sharon&acirc;&euro;&trade;s Notes:<br />
I have always heard, you are what you eat, but lately I heard someone say, &acirc;&euro;&oelig;You are what you think.&acirc;&euro; This is so very true, if you think about it. It is our thinking that develops the personalities that we have and the people we become. For instance, do you ever look in the mirror and think how very fat you look? With our appearances being so important in this day and age, I&acirc;&euro;&trade;m sure that&acirc;&euro;&trade;s something that crosses many thousands of minds, daily. Once you see your image and deem it to be less than desired, the thoughts of that stay with you the rest of the day. Your clothing may feel a bit tighter, your mood descends, and desperate thoughts of how to lose those extra pounds are a feature of the days thinking. This applies to anything and everything we do on a daily basis.</p>
 
<p>Did you perhaps grow up being told how dumb you are or how you will never amount to anything? As children, those negative statements are a part of how we feel about ourselves and in the formative years are parts of what molds us into the adults we become. As a child, when a parent tells us how worthless we are or how we will never learn anything, after a time, we believe it to be true. If we are told that we will fail and believe it, we fail. Today, professionals are seeing the damage done by this kind of verbal abuse and they are making a great effort to reverse the negative programming in our kids. The focus now being a more positive one is essential to boosting a child&acirc;&euro;&trade;s self-image.</p>
 
<p>Falling into the trap of negative thinking is easier than people might think. The fact is that most very negative people never stop to think about what they are saying, how it sounds, or how it affects the people around them. Negative people are those who push people away by their mere behavior, yet they don&acirc;&euro;&trade;t stop to realize what the root of the problem might be. This article is intended to help folks recognize and be aware of negative thinking and behavior; in themselves or those around them and to help them come to understand, they can change that negative pattern, changing their lives.</p>
 
<p>Becoming aware of negative thinking and negative people can be the first step to prevent falling into that negative trap. It has become enough of a problem within the community of man that I am hearing it discussed on talk radio all across this nation and finding articles about it in magazines and newspapers everywhere. I&acirc;&euro;&trade;m sure the subject comes up on television programs, but we are presently not privy to that form of media. I understand that it has become a problem worthy of discussion, especially in such times of turmoil and unknowing what lies ahead.</p>
 
<p>The problem of negative thinking has always been there, growing and becoming habitual. It is all around us like an invisible force drawing people in and holding them in its grasp. Everywhere we turn, we are bombarded with negative energy. The nightly news is rarely anything that makes us feel good anymore. To be aware of what is taking place in this world, we are in the habit of turning on the news daily. The majority of what we hear is about the negative events taking place, here in our country and abroad.</p>
 
<p>Correcting negative thinking starts within each individual. Your brain automatically sends messages thousands of times a day, unfortunately they aren&acirc;&euro;&trade;t always the most encouraging. More often than not, they relate to our shortcomings rather than the successes we experience. The things we accomplish and the good we do are forgotten shortly afterward yet the more negative things in our lives, hang right in there.</p>
 
<p>Our negative messaging, constantly filling our thoughts cause us more problems, such as making decisions that are impulsive and emotional rather than decisions that are rational or sensible. Just a simple example of that would be getting angry after a negative event and feeling the strong urge to go on a shopping spree or overindulging ourselves on ice cream sundaes after finding we&acirc;&euro;&trade;ve failed at our diet anyway. These are just small examples of poor decision-making influenced by negative factors in our lives. I&acirc;&euro;&trade;m pretty sure we can all relate to either or both of those examples.</p>
 
<p>We have the ability to control our negative thoughts, just as we are able to think in positive ways.  It is like the Yin Yang, or the balance that is needed in all things. When one takes control over the other, negative over positive thoughts, the positive fades into the background and the longer one remains in control, the more out of balance our lives become. By being aware of the negative takeover in our thinking, we can restore balance to our thoughts that in turn brings our lives back into the needed balance. Negative thinking brings us despair yet positive thinking gives us hope. What people think about themselves makes all the difference in their self-esteem and when we feel good about ourselves, the world doesn&acirc;&euro;&trade;t quite look as bad.</p>
 
<p>Being aware of negative thinking means, we can then stop those negative thoughts and put them into perspective. What is the problem that lies as the basis for the onset of those negative thoughts? Take a good look at it, ask yourself what started the process, and deal with it. In that way, it can be set aside and not become an obsession that creates more problems later, nor will it become a negative rut that continues as a habit.</p>
 
<p>Avoid black and white thinking. According to Dr. Monica Basco, clinical psychologist, some of us tend to think things must be done in certain ways or in no way at all. If a person speaks in absolutes, such as &acirc;&euro;&oelig;always&acirc;&euro; or &acirc;&euro;&oelig;never&acirc;&euro; they think in black and white and are in an all or nothing trap. Avoid that type of extreme thinking. Nothing in life is absolute outside of death and taxes, so by using &acirc;&euro;&oelig;often&acirc;&euro; rather than &acirc;&euro;&oelig;always&acirc;&euro; we allow ourselves to see moderation in all things.</p>
 
<p>If you find yourself thinking that if you can&acirc;&euro;&trade;t do something to perfection then you don&acirc;&euro;&trade;t want to do it at all, stop, and think for a minute. If things have to be done to meet a high standard of perfection, you have already set yourself up for failure in that all or nothing way of thinking. We view failure as a completely negative outcome, so step back and get perspective on how something can be accomplished with pleasure not pressure. Approach each new day and each project on the basis on how to do things better, improving time spent. Face the future with a positive outlook on bettering each day, not regressing to what was done wrongly in the past.</p>
 
<p>Generate the positive thinking you want in your life and shed the negative thinking that we fall into so easily. Think back on the days when you have felt positive and confident and how everything seemed to fall into place easily. Days when we are at our lowest, we lack confidence and our self-esteem plummets, nothing seems to go the way we would like and it is discouraging. That is one good example of the difference between negative and positive thinking and the outcomes we generate.</p>
 
<p>Dave and I have put a great deal of emphasis on positive vs. negative thinking. We have also emphasized that we project our energies, positive and/or negative and attract teh same back to us. New research has shown this to be true. If you project negativity, negative people and negative situations are drawn to you, where positive energy being projected out attracts positive people and opportunities. You are virtually a walking magnet!</p>
 
<p>Positive and negative thoughts can be very powerful. Research done at the Institute for Work and Health in Toronto has shown that a positive attitude can aid in healing where a negative attitude can delay healing. Recent studies indicate that nine out of ten people, who change from a negative attitude to a positive one, see a positive improvement in their lives. Research has also shown that people tend to dwell on the more negative aspects of themselves more so than the positive ones. Feeling good about yourself is an instantaneous creation of positive energy! It is important to recall our successes, deeds and accomplishments that generate that positive energy.</p>
 
<p>We all make mistakes, as that is the nature of how we learn. Being able to realize we all mess up, opens the door to forgiving ourselves and letting go of the negative energy associated with errors. Being able to forgive ourselves and let the negative energy go, opens up more room for the more positive energy that we need to fill our thoughts and lives. Positive energy moves people forward as it motivates and energizes. Negative energy retards and inhibits forward motion, it stalls growth and holds us back, and it limits our potential. It all pertains to the thought patterns, be they negative or positive and the influence our thinking has on our outcomes.</p>
 
<p>The first thing to be done is to be aware of the negative messages that sent out by our brains.  Deal with them, rationalize them and thwart the damage being done by stopping them. Realize that mistakes happen and forgive yourself, going into the next day with the new attitude of improving each day in more positive ways. Focus on your accomplishments rather than your failures, looking forward to the future, not back to what once was. We can&acirc;&euro;&trade;t change the past but we can learn from it to change the future for ourselves in ways that are more positive.</p>
 
<p>We have all heard that laughter is the best medicine. Find the things around you that make you feel good, make you laugh or bring you the greatest pleasure and enjoyment, should you find yourself slipping into a negative trap. Funny movies can bring on a more positive attitude and laughter makes us all feel better. Mingle with positive people and avoid those who look for the negative in other people or things around them. You will find that life offers a lot of positive energy as we let go of negative patterns. Even the bumps along life&acirc;&euro;&trade;s road don&acirc;&euro;&trade;t seem quite so harsh when our outlook, attitudes and our thinking changes.</p>
 
<p>All I have shared here deals with life and making it more positive because this is where it all begins, within ourselves. Negative unresolved issues go with us in death and we are still faced with finding resolution when we leave this physical plane of existence. We don&acirc;&euro;&trade;t shed the negative attitudes or emotions with our physical bodies. Our emotions, hang-up&acirc;&euro;&trade;s and issues go with us and to find the answers and resolve the problems can become anchors in death. #### solves nothing as those issues that caused a person to take their very life, remain with them until resolved. These issues remain more difficult on the other side of the veil. The problem has not been solved, only more issues are now added to the problem. </p>
 
<p>The International Ghost Hunters Society is a research society that believes that by understanding human thinking and behavior, we come to a better understanding of the nature of ghosts. Most of our research has given us a good foundation for this theory and has helped many to understand and deal with spirits present in their homes or places where there is ghostly activity. Research into the spirit realm is the focal point of our organization. Helping others to understand is a very important aspect of this research. If in writing this article on negative thought processes and helping people recognize there is something they can do to help themselves and improve their lives, then we all benefit from the changes being made.</p>
 
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<p>Kind regards,<br />
Dave, Sharon &amp; BooBoo<br />
International Ghost Hunters Society<br />
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<p>International Ghost Hunters Society<br />
Newsletter April 11, from Deming, New Mexico</p>
 
<p>Dr. Dave&acirc;&euro;&trade;s Notes:<br />
Registration is going well for our Alamo Ghost Conference in June. We do have limited seating so be sure to register early or risk not being able to attend. We are planning some exciting events, excellent speakers who follow the IGHS Standards and Protocols in their field investigations and some hands-on investigations with us after the conference sessions. When the ghost conference is over, Martin Leal offers his walking ghost tour for those who would like to experience the local haunts in and around the Alamo.</p>
 
<p>As a scientific based organization, we do not endorse the vast assortment of psychics&acirc;&euro;&trade; wannabes claiming to be able to see and hear ghosts, most of whom are seeking limelight and fame, but which we believe are frauds and charlatans. We promote the scientific approach to ghost hunting that in turn helps those involved to develop their awareness, sensitivities, and intuitive skills.</p>
 
<p>The real psychics are not out band standing or seeking fame to boost their egos. It has been our experience that the real psychics that we have encountered over the years shy away from limelight and use their skills to help people, not seeking to become the next John Edwards. We have first hand how people who claim to be psychic step out of the shadows claiming they will be the next psychic with their own television show. We have found that those who are psychic have kept silent about their skills for many years, using the talents to help others without having a huge audience of admirers. It is the frauds blowing their own horns that overshadow those who are truly gifted.</p>
 
<p>There exists a lot of misconception about the recording of ghost voices. One EVP organization that claims to use scientific tools actually relies upon psychic impressions or channeled information to interpret the recordings. They make claims that EVP voices must be monotone to be valid or that no two recorders will ever record the same ghost voice at the same time. We have proven this to be inaccurate and suggest these folks rely too much on psychic impressions and not enough on evidence from field investigations. These myths promote a false understanding of real ghost voices. Anyone can record ghost voices with a simple tape or digital recorder.</p>
 
<p>We have discovered that real ghost voices are not monotone, but filled with emotions and each voice pattern is a little different, some are higher pitch while others are lower pitch. Each voice is distinct unto itself. We have verified several times that two different recorders can and do record the same ghost voice at the same time. We do not teach psychic impressions or channeled information. We teach that anyone can achieve success by following the techniques, standards, and protocols we have developed. We teach people how easy it is to record and analyze ghost voices. We even offer a thermal bound booklet on how to use on a step by step basis, software for filtering out background noises and for amplifying weak voices.</p>
 
<p>The first Friday of each month, we play new ghost voices that we have recorded previously for replay on the Jeff Rense program at <a href="http://www.rense.com.">www.rense.com.</a> Our ghost voices are filled with emotions and often illuminate the conditions existing in the spirit dimension. We keep these ghost voices archived on our web site on our Jeff Rense web page that visitors and members can listen to as they desire. Jeff Rense also archives the radio program so his listeners can listen to previous programs at any time they want.</p>
 
<p>Some ghost hunters believe that using dowsing rods to locate ghosts are more effective than using scientific tools, such as using a compass to look for magnetic deviation. Dowsing rods may be effective for some people, but for the vast majority who attempt to use dowsing rods to locate ghosts, I would have to say, &acirc;&euro;&oelig;prove it&acirc;&euro; by recording their voices or capturing ectoplasmic vapor, but certainly not capturing airborne dust particles or dust orbs as that evidence. The use of dowsing rods is a technique that requires training and patience to use them with success.</p>
 
<p>I know from personal experience that dowsing rods can find water, but I also know that unless the mind is totally free of preconceived notions that the mind will cause the rods to turn by themselves. The mind is a very powerful tool in directing the dowsing rods and it is my opinion that most people do not understand the concept of the use of dowsing rods or the power they have in controlling them. The excitement of the ghost hunt can influence the mind during field investigations and suddenly, like a psychic, they starting finding ghosts every where they turn. Dowsing is certainly a specialized skill that requires understanding of the capabilities of the rods when using such a tool.</p>
 
<p>I feel a much better approach is to use a digital or tape recorder and attempt to record the voices from beyond the grave, or use a digital camera, but ignoring the countless orbs captured from the airborne dust, tree and grass pollen that is ever present. Most importantly, use common sense. Every one is intuitive to one degree or another, so learn to develop your own sensitivity. Developing sensitivity is akin to developing spirituality.</p>
 
<p>When we coined the term &acirc;&euro;&oelig;orbs&acirc;&euro; back in 1996, it was to describe the shape of an anomaly. An orb can be an airborne dust particle, a tree or grass pollen or even moisture droplets. A ghost orb has texture and composition. A ghost orb does not have a face in it or a ring around the edge. A dust orb close to the lens will appear as shiny, while those dust particles further away from the lens and flash will appear transparent.</p>
 
<p>We teach that the best way to understand dust orbs is by establishing a baseline in your area because each area is different in the type of dust particles you will have. Dust orbs come in many different colors due to geology of the area. Some psychics claim colors represent emotions or levels of spiritual evolvement, but this is simply their beliefs, as we have not found this to be valid. We find a lot of New Age mumbo jumbo promoted by psychics, yet they offer no tangible evidence of their findings.</p>
 
<p>We will accept and play EVP recordings sent to us by our members on Jeff&acirc;&euro;&trade;s program and we give them credit on the program for their recordings. If you have some good EVP, send it to us as an attached wav file and if it qualifies, we will add it to our next program. We will be glad to clean up the EVP if you send the segment to us.</p>
 
<p>We find ourselves overloaded at times with photos sent to us and often we get behind in responding about them. We get about 300 emails a day and a dozen or so photos sent to us. We can only download the photos in the evening as we get free minutes on our cell phone program, but the going is slow at 14.4 kbps. We are limited to battery life of our cell phone so it may take us some time to get everything downloaded. Many folks have broadband access, but for us traveling in our RV, our wireless cell phone is our only access to the Internet in many places that we travel.</p>
 
<p>Today it is raining and so we put on a crock pot filled with good stuff and we will sit back, listen to the rain drops, the thunder, and chill out for a few hours. So, from the wet state of New Mexico, we wish you happy bunny trails.</p>
 
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Dr. Sharon&acirc;&euro;&trade;s Notes:</p>
 
<p>IGHS San Antonio Ghost Conference on June 19th:   <br />
Dave &amp; Sharon are preparing their annual Ghost Conference that will be held in San Antonio, Texas on June 19 at the Menger Hotel. The Conference for the third Saturday in June will focus on the ghosts of the Alamo, the Menger Hotel, and San Antonio, ghost photography, EVP recordings, and EVP evaluations. No psychics or mediums will be speaking, as we are a scientific based organization focusing on using scientific tools for recording and documenting the existence of ghosts. There will be a special investigation on Friday night for Inner Circle members. All events are within walking distance of your haunted hotel and meeting place. Special room rates of $95 at the Menger, just ask for the International Ghost Hunters Special, as long as rooms are available. We will have limited seating due to the meeting room limitations, so do not delay registering with Dave &amp; Sharon. Check out <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/alamo1.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/alamo1.html</a>.</p>
 
<p>New Jersey Ghost Hunters Society Ghost Conference 2004<br />
This statewide conference will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2004 in Florham Park, NJ. It will be an all day event (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) packed with multimedia presentations, author presentations, and great key learnings. All conference attendees are invited to ghost hunt at various haunted locations that evening. For more information or to register, please visit <a href="http://www.njghs.net">www.njghs.net</a> or email the co-founder directly at <a href="mailto:laura@njghs.net">laura@njghs.net</a>.</p>
 
<p>Digital Ghost Photography Handbook:<br />
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<p>How to Record and Analyze Ghost Voices:<br />
Traditional techniques for recording ghost voices are outdated and far less successful. Sharon and I have an accumulated 28 years of experience in ghost research and in evaluating ghost tools for field investigations. Along the way, we have discovered many hidden techniques that enable us to be tremendously successful in recording the voices of the dead. Our new book will disclose our time tested techniques in a step by step procedure that is easy to understand and to apply. Check out the book at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/booklet.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/booklet.html</a>. We ship via Priority Mail through the Post Office, not the slow boat to China known as Media Mail that takes several weeks to arrive at an address.</p>
 
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<p>We also offer the second version on the CD as the HTM version for PC computers using Wins95, Wins98, WindowsMe, and WindowsXP. The added features of this CD version, includes color photographs of spiritual orbs, spirit energy ectoplasm, a full body apparition and samples of ordinary airborne dust particles we call dust orbs that fool so many people. The separate Photo Analysis CD is now a part of the CD version. In addition, a printed copy can be made from CD, as in the printed version. We pay the shipping charges for Priority Mail in the USA, International Air Mail to Canada and for an extra ten dollars, we will ship it by Global Priority Mail to Europe and Asia. More information is available at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/mainhsc.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/mainhsc.html</a>.</p>
 
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Instead of renewing every year, IGHS members can now purchase a Life Time Membership for $60 or a Life Time Membership and Life Time Clip ID Badge for $75. This is available through PayPal and through our online Secure Order Form.</p>
 
<p>IGHS ID Badges for Investigations:<br />
We have received many requests for some kind of Identification Badge to wear while conducting field investigations. We have created a laminated ID Badge with a metal clip that snaps onto your shirt or other piece of clothing. It says that you are a Registered Ghost Hunter/Paranormal Investigator in good standing with the International Ghost Hunters Society and it has our signatures and web address. Order the ID Badge at <a href="http://www.ghostweb.com/id_badge.html">http://www.ghostweb.com/id_badge.html</a>.</p>
 
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<p>Kind regards,<br />
Dave, Sharon &amp; BooBoo<br />
International Ghost Hunters Society<br />
Currently in Deming, New Mexico</p>
 
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<p>*Figured it was high time to kick off a thread looking at Ghosts and other paranormal phenomena and how they're portrayed in Movies and Books, etc.</p>

<p>Got a Gripe? Packing Praise? Instigating Insight? Verbally Venting? Shout... Shout... Let it all out, these are the things that we're talking about. c'mon..,</p>

<p>Starting with: You are here: About&gt;Entertainment&gt;Hollywood Movies&gt; Soon to Be Released Movies&gt; Coming Soon&gt; White Noise&gt;</p>

<p>Michael Keaton stars in \&quot;White Noise\&quot;<br />
&copy; Universal Pictures</p>

<p>\&quot;White Noise\&quot; Movie Resources</p>

<p>\&quot;White Noise\&quot; Movie Review From Rebecca Murray</p>

<p>A movie about Electronic Voice Phenomena? It sounds interesting enough. Voices from beyond the grave come through on TV sets or radios tuned to stations that aren't broadcasting. We're talking about what could be some very spooky stuff here. Unfortunately, everything \&quot;White Noise\&quot; dishes out we've seen before.</p>

<p>And in most cases, we've seen it done much, much better.</p>

<p>\&quot;Poltergeist\&quot; did the 'TV turned to the fuzzy channel' bit the best. For months after seeing \&quot;Poltergeist,\&quot; I couldn't switch channels fast enough if I landed on a scrambled signal. In \&quot;White Noise,\&quot; that flickering mass of nothingness takes on the same sort of sinister tone. But where \&quot;Poltergeist\&quot; succeeded and this movie fails rests in how the different filmmakers have treated their audiences. \&quot;Poltergeist\&quot; balanced the scares within an attention-grabbing story populated by fleshed-out characters. The \&quot;White Noise\&quot; filmmakers assume their audience will swallow the incoherent plot and lack of character development just on the off chance they'll be served up a few spine-tingling, adrenaline-pumping, white knuckle-inducing moments. And there are a couple such moments in \&quot;White Noise.\&quot; But are audiences really that desperate for a good thriller they'll settle for anything that might be even intermittently scary? I hope not.<br />
Michael Keaton stars as Jonathan Rivers, a successful architect married to Anna, a best-selling author (Chandra West). Anna takes off one day to go visit a friend &ndash; and never returns. At first she's listed as just missing, but missing soon turns to dead when her battered body washes up on a riverbank. Suffering the loss but determined to keep going, Jonathan gets on with life, going to work and caring (every other weekend or so) for his young son by his first marriage.</p>

<p>Things are bad for Jonathan, but not as bad as they'll be after Raymond Price (Ian McNeice) enters his life.</p>

<p>Seems Price has been getting messages from Anna and needs Jonathan to check them out. Skeptical at first, Jonathan quickly changes his mind and becomes immersed in the eerie world of EVP.</p>

<p>Let's talk about those messages.</p>

<p>Hidden in the white noise on Jonathan's TV are messages from Anna telling him to do things, and he obeys. Why? I don't know. If my television was telling me to do things I'm positive I would quickly smash the TV set with a baseball bat before leaving my house forever. Seeing ghosts and hearing the dead is one thing, but following orders? I don't think so.</p>

<p>\&quot;White Noise\&quot; leaves a lot of questions unanswered. Why would a seemingly intelligent architect, a professional man with no history of mental illness that we're aware of, become a fuzzy channel watching zombie so quickly? The man has friends and loved ones yet no one acts concerned this guy's devoting 24/7 to watching blurry TV. Granted, sometimes the content of the scrambled channels is better than what's served up on network TV. But still, it's unbelievable none of this guy's friends or co-workers would advise him to seek help. And there's the whole issue of Keaton's character popping up wherever there's a dead body. The police don't seem to be suspicious at all. You'd think a guy who just lost his wife under mysterious circumstances, and who just happens to be the first guy on the scene whenever someone kicks the bucket or gets seriously injured, would set off all kinds of bells and whistles around the police station. Then there's the whole question of how otherworldly creatures interact with humans at times but are unable to at others. Scores of other questions crop up by the time the credits roll, all of them begging for answers the movie fails to provide.</p>

<p>My biggest complaint about \&quot;White Noise\&quot; has to do with the ending.</p>

<p>Since discussing the ending of a movie is even worse than reading the last paragraph of a book to someone who's barely a quarter of the way in, I'll resist. But you can't even imagine how much I want to talk about it. Suffice it to say what was intended to be scary turned out to be pretty darn funny. Unintentionally funny, of course.</p>

<p>Those voices from beyond should have told Michael Keaton to pick a different script to help launch a comeback. \&quot;White Noise\&quot; isn't the right vehicle. It doesn't have any substance, and Keaton's left floundering around at the will of a disjointed script.</p>

<p>What could have been genuinely creepy - the whole idea of Electronic Voice Phenomena - is relegated to being just another scary movie gimmick. Resist the urge to pay good money to see this movie just because you think you might get a few good frights. Save a few bucks and rent \&quot;The Ring.\&quot; That should hold you over until something decent, and worthy of your support, hits theaters.</p>

<p>GRADE: C-</p>

<p>\&quot;White Noise\&quot; was directed by Geoffrey Sax and is rated PG-13 for violence, disturbing images and language.</p>

<p>*I've heard of EVP and despite the uninformed masses who might think this is a movie gimmick, it does exist and IS being used. It's discussed in books like The Ghost of...{##,000?} Megacycles, (lost count, lol) and other publications. The basic principle I've grasped of it is, yes, ghosts transmit perceptibly on the Electromagnetic level, about like a living human body, but uncontained, and yes they've been heard on AM/FM blankspots and high sensitivity audio recordings, but the television angle IS news to me. I actually thought That was \&quot;The Poltergeist\&quot;-Only. but it could work, real or no, depending. It's the Rorschack (sp?) deal, seeing pictures where there are none, either coming from outside influences or subconscious emplanted imagery? That, my breathing friends, is the Mystery here.*</p>&quot;
&quot;214&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/5/2006 10:44 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (2 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>Can you communicate with dead loved ones?</p>

<p>Everyone was born with the capacity to respond to supernatural forces, says Jeffrey Wands, author of 'The Psychic in You.' Here's an excerpt NBC VIDEO</p>

<p>&bull;Do you have psychic ability?</p>

<p>Dec. 29: Jeffrey Wands, author of \&quot;The Psychic in You,\&quot; talks with the \&quot;Today\&quot; show's Alexis Glick about being a psychic.</p>

<p>Is it really possible to communicate with the dead and intuit thoughts of the living? Do you have the pyschic power to right wrongs and relieve the grief of those whose loved ones have crossed over to the other side?  Author Jeffrey Wands says yes in \&quot;The Psychic in You: Understand and Harness your Natural Psychic Power.\&quot; Wands was invited on the \&quot;Today\&quot; show to explain what it means to hone psychic power.</p>

<p>Here's an excerpt from the book.<br />
Your Psychic Ability</p>

<p>We are all psychic, but that doesn't mean we all come into our psychic ability at the same time - or that we all accept that ability. Psychic ability can emerge, like other talents, at any point in your life. For me it was when I was young, for others it may be in response to stress, or it might have a physical trigger, like an accident. The most important thing to cultivating the psychic in you is first to recognize its presence. Only then can you begin to hone it. For starters, ask yourself some questions. Sit down in a quiet spot and think back over your life and try to remember experiences that were psychic in nature.</p>

<p>Were there times in your life when you unaccountably just knew something?</p>

<p>Have there been instances when you modified your behavior for no logical reason - with important results?</p>

<p>Was there a time when you believed that you had a psychic dream? Did you ever dismiss a color or light that perhaps might have been an aura?</p>

<p>Have you seen the dead or signs of them? Did they speak to you? Have you ever dreamed about an event that had nothing to do with you - and then learned it came true?</p>

<p>Have you ever thought that you had a sixth sense about people? Have you ever made a successful business decision based on a hunch? Have you ever known the phone or doorbell was going to ring - and then it did?</p>

<p>Recalling such things will not be easy and, indeed, you might find yourself looking for a psychic needle in a haystack. Our brains are filled with millions of experiences. Sorting through them to discern what's psychic and what's not is going to take effort.<br />
You'll have to think about it, so try not to get discouraged when you don't come up with something right away. Be willing to think about it again - and again.</p>

<p>Some people, of course, will not want to do it. Not because they dislike hard work (though some do), but because they'll have rejected the whole notion of being psychic. These are the same people - and I don't mean to criticize, just tell the truth  who could never imagine that the world was round, or that men could fly, or that a living creature could be created by cloning.</p>

<p>Years ago I was subjected to a blistering attack by a skeptical radio talk show host named Candy Jones, who questioned whether everyone has psychic ability. My answer - still my answer to skeptics - is a question: How can you say it doesn't exist unless you try to experience it yourself? If you are not willing to try, then you have no factual basis for your conclusion. To put this another way, don't decide it before you try it.</p>

<p>One question I frequently get is if I'm so psychic why don't I guess the lottery numbers. My answer is that emotion gets in the way. I would love to win the lottery, but I could never approach it calmly and coolly, which is required for good psychic work.</p>

<p>Emotion colors and modifies our feelings and thoughts, and it interferes with psychic energy. If we could all just have psychic insight, which is cool and quick and very objective, we'd all be rich. Plus - and this is important - being psychic entails accountability. When you enhance your psychic powers you automatically take on some special responsibility because, for one thing, you will be seeing intensely private things about people, things that must stay private. Ethics demands it. When someone comes into my office, for example, everything they say - and I say - stays in that room unless they give me permission to reveal it. D&eacute;j&agrave; Vu</p>

<p>We're all born psychic, and our psychic abilities can show up at any time in our lives.</p>

<p>Being psychic is all about receiving information without the use of regular thought processes. This information is contained in soul energy that comes to us through conscious and unconscious perceptions. Conscious psychic perceptions are thoughts that pop into our heads. We just know things. We may describe these perceptions in various ways, such as \&quot;a feeling,\&quot; \&quot;a gut instinct,\&quot; or \&quot;it's just something I sensed.\&quot; But if you examine the perceptions you'll see that they're cool and quick and have little if anything to do with emotion, which is hot and often relates to desire perception.</p>

<p>Unconscious perceptions are psychic thoughts we are not aware of. They enter our minds surreptitiously, and influence our decisions in significant ways. Besides not being aware of them, we have no choice between action and inaction. We are, in a way, forced to do whatever the unconscious perceptions require us to do.</p>

<p>Auras are halos or clusters of light that reveal a person's essence, including health and character. They change according to emotional or physical states, and the changes can occur quickly or over a long period of time.</p>

<p>The dead speak to us telepathically, which means that a thought or cluster of energy in their spirit can be transferred to us. Our sixth sense - the psychic mechanism in our brains - picks the signals up like a radio receiver and translates these messages so that we can understand them.</p>

<p>Psychic information is often imparted to us in dreams, when our defenses are down. Psychic dreams normally occur soon after someone crosses over, but they can occur before as a premonition.<br />
Psychic dreams are vivid or contain unusual colors, and they may also have a special impact on the dreamer.</p>

<p>To start to get a handle on your psychic side, review your own life for psychic experiences. Recognizing that you have a psychic side is key to developing it and using it.</p>

<p>Excerpted from \&quot;The Psychic in You: Understand and Harness your Natural Psychic Power,\&quot; by Jeffrey Wands and Tom Philbin.</p>

<p>{This one's totally open to discussion, the reprint is not for profit or personal gain and has been properly accreditted for the purpose of education and discussion.}</p>&quot;
&quot;214&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/6/2006 1:03 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (3 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>I used to think that I was psychic. I've decided that I'm just crazy.</p>

<p>When I was little, and in elementary school, whenever we would play games where somebody would pick a card and the class would guess, I ALWAYS got it. I think it's weird that nobody ever suggested that I was cheating.</p>

<p>I'm sure everybody has had a time when they thought the phone would ring and then it did, or turned on the radio and was already singing the song that was playing on the radio. I've found a few times that I knew somebody I am close to was coming, looked, and they were coming into sight. It's chance.</p>

<p>I've seen... things... that I interpreted as dead people or people from the future, just the same as I've thought I heard people talking, but there ARE logical explainations.</p>

<p>The things I've seen and heard were simply things or sounds that were at the absolute threshold, between being visible and not visible or audible and not audible. My brain filled in the gaps with what it thought should go there. I might have seen an eyelash or some of my hair, a smudge in a window, I might have been hearing a fan or the furnace. My brain misinterpreted these thigns.</p>

<p>Seeing auras, that's a load of nonesense in my books too. Some people are just really good at judging character. I fancy that I am. You can tell things about a person just by how they move and talk. Nonverbal cues are huge giveaways.</p>

<p>Yeah, so, my take on this psychic junk: It's all bs. Thank you all for your time and patience.</p>&quot;
&quot;214&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/6/2006 1:09 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (4 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>And more on that absolute threshold thing, just because I like the, uh, sound of my own typing. How your brain interprets things is in no way affected by intelligence or a lack thereof. Your brain learns things that you aren't aware of aaalll the time. How do you know you're upside down? Your brain learned that. Er, there's a theory that something inside your ear may assist in assessing your body's orientation too. Some things you were born knowing, but most things your brain needs to learn, and if you can determine what is ACTUALLY causing you to \&quot;hear\&quot; or \&quot;see\&quot; things, your brain will learn that, and you won't hear or see crazy things anymore. All will be well.</p>&quot;
&quot;214&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/8/2006 4:54 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (5 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>*This kinda reminds me that if you know what signs to look for it's easy to manufacture evidence, if you don't it's easy to overlook it. You can train yourself to see and hear spirits, but can you tell perception from expectation? The brain can fill in the gaps pretty easily, but it can also do things we're only still starting to understand, and those are gaps themselves. Pretty uh Cyclic, eh? There's some research being done concerning the pineal gland though, and we'll soon see it's relevance.*</p>&quot;
&quot;214&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/8/2006 5:04 am <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (6 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>*Annnd in the Skeptic's Corner, weighing in at 50 cents if she's a dime, lol.</p>

<p>But damn good point though, there's a sad tendency for true research of any of this kinda to become diluted by a romanticized {sp?} view of it where it's all so perfectly clear that it's just so perfectly magnificent, when it's really mostly not that case.</p>

<p>There's two main veins for the cause of some of this, besides the excessive use of prepositional phrases in and of this sentence. And they can be illustrated in the principle of The Ouija Board! One point is yes, the planchette is moving on it's own directed by ghosts while our fingers lightly hold it to channel the energies. secondly, the planchette is so responsive to even the slightest subliminal motor impulses it acts against the friction of the board gliding with momentum to an answer picked out randomly or deliberately by our own minds. There's a middle ground there, but it's real big and real fuzzy, kinda like... CryptoKnight, lol.*</p>&quot;
&quot;214&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/8/2006 10:35 am <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (7 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>Hahahahah. I remember in Anchorman, some chick compared this guy's nasty cologne to the smell of bigfoot's d*$%. Teeheehee. Big and fuzzy, AHAhahahahHAH!</p>

<p>But yeah, ouija boards are a crock o' crap too. People want them to work, to give them an answer, and voila! So it will be. I actually had a book from the library once, all about ouija boards, the good and the bad stories. If you start into it being skeptical, it makes no effort whatsoever to sway you to being a believer. If they can't make me doubt my resolution even ONCE, I see no reason to consider them a psychic tool.</p>&quot;
&quot;214&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/8/2006 3:27 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (8 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>*By the same priniciple I'd assume you feel the same about dowsing rods, tea leaves, pendulums, crystals, divinations, tarot, palmistry... you're killing me here, my power, it's fading I can Feel it, aaaaaaggghh...,*</p>&quot;
&quot;214&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/8/2006 5:14 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (9 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>Dowsing rods: clearly bs.</p>

<p>Tea leaves: for healing purposes? They might very well work, I don't exactly doubt them, I don't know about their use??</p>

<p>Pendulums: they swing back and forth, mostly battery-powered these days, right? I'm a little skeptical about the whole infinite motion thing, but it's been done before, has it not? I can't make a good pendulum... :(</p>

<p>Crystals: what a laugh!</p>

<p>Divinations: I liked that part in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, you know, where Hermione thought divinations were bs? I WISH they were real, but somehow I don't believe in them, nonetheless.</p>

<p>Tarot, palmistry, astrology (all in one basket): nonesense. No card I draw from a deck, crease in my hand, or planet's position at my time of birth has any effect on the course of my life. They do not foretell my life's events, even coincidently.</p>&quot;
&quot;214&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/8/2006 5:25 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (10 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>*Guess I'll have to leave you to your loss of belief, but I'm keeping mine. Not because it's perfect and credible, but because it's that Something More to a life that likes to believe there is more to it than what it's living.*</p>

<p>{For every opinion, there is an equal and opposite one.}</p>

<p>*On what findings have you based your supposition of the bs aspects of the paranormal?*</p>&quot;
&quot;214&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/9/2006 1:34 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (11 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>Teeheehee! I enjoy finding evidence to disprove the hocus-pocus. Defining hocus-pocus:</p>

<p>    * 1. Nonsense words or phrases used as a formula by quack conjurers.<br />
    * 2. A trick performed by a magician or juggler; sleight-of-hand.<br />
    * 3. Foolishness or empty pretense used especially to disguise deception or chicanery.</p>

<p>Defining chicanery:</p>

<p>    * 1. Deception by trickery or sophistry.<br />
    * 2. A trick; a subterfuge.</p>

<p>I have nothing against people believing. I just don't believe things until I see the evidence. The \&quot;seeing\&quot; and \&quot;hearing\&quot; things, I could disprove those, although, at one time, they were evidence enough for me to believe I was, like, cursed or something.</p>

<p>To be honest, I'm still not convinced that I didn't see people. They were SO real, and they were still there how ever many times I looked away and looked back. It was creepy, but that is one thing I haven't disproved yet.</p>&quot;
&quot;214&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/9/2006 4:05 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (12 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>:D</p>

<p>*You just live a charmed life, lol, welcome to the club. You think You're crazy! I've been holding back on what I've seen, but ... Chickenry? Is that like Falconry, but with Chickens? Go, FLy!*</p>

<p>...throws a chicken at the rabbit target...</p>

<p>{Hocus pocus, fly chicken, go, damnit!}</p>&quot;
&quot;214&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/9/2006 11:54 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (13 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>Oo oo! Tell me! Whatcha seen?? I've seen somebody robbing a house once, but they weren't there, and and once I saw a woman and maybe a child (I'm not so sure these days) and they were walking waste deep through the floor of a house, and, uh, one time I saw some guy driving, possibly on a bridge, maybe he was in a boat, I couldn't see nothing, but he was going over WATER! Cool, huh? I'm a whack job. Oi. &lt;Shrugs.&gt; I saw 'em. Not just out of the corner of my eye either. They were \&quot;there.\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;214&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/10/2006 4:44 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (14 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>*What I've seen is for another thread, but there have been a few interesting times in my histories. Have I started a ghost sighting thread yet? If not I should, lol.*</p>&quot;
&quot;214&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/12/2006 4:27 pm <br />
To: 	Stargoyle 	 (15 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>Make another thread then! There have been threads about ghosts, I'm sure. The time has come Star, share what you've seen!! It's fun.</p>&quot;
&quot;214&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/12/2006 4:36 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (16 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>*That sounds like a dare, lol, but I'll be damned if I'm the Only one posting, so a SiGhTiNgS thread will be in existence soon!*</p>&quot;
&quot;214&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/12/2006 6:42 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (17 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>*And now back to Ghosts and psi stuff in the media*</p>

<p>Ghost Rider<br />
Release Date: February 16, 2007<br />
Studio: Columbia Pictures<br />
Director: Mark Steven Johnson<br />
Screenwriter: Mark Steven Johnson</p>

<p>Starring: Nicolas Cage {Ah crap, the hound dog faced boy is gonna be Johnny Blaze, ah crap.}, Wes Bentley, Eva Mendes, Matt Long, Sam Elliott {More Marvel excitement for Sam, from the HULK to the Rider, right on Sam!}, Peter Fonda {Peter, lol, Easy Rider part two, vengeance from the beyond on two wheel, Where's Nicholson and Dennis Hopper!?!}, Donal Logue {Right the hell on, Mr. I'm gonna be a naughty vampire god, hahahaha from Blade 1, he rules, cracks me up, go for it dude.}, Mathew Wilkinson, Daniel Frederiksen</p>

<p>Genre: Action, Crime, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller</p>

<p>Official Website: <a href="http://www.GhostRider-movie.com">www.GhostRider-movie.com</a></p>

<p>Plot Summary: In order to save his dying father, young stunt cyclist Johnny Blaze sells his soul to Mephistopheles and sadly parts from the pure-hearted Roxanne Simpson, the love of his life. Years later, Johnny's path crosses again with Roxanne, now a gogetting reporter, and also with Mephistopheles, who offers to release Johnny's soul if Johnny becomes the fabled, fiery Ghost Rider, a supernatural agent of vengeance and justice.</p>

<p>Mephistopheles charges Johnny with defeating the despicable Blackheart, Mephistopheles's nemesis and son, who plans to displace his father and create a new hell even more terrible than the old one.</p>&quot;
&quot;214&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/12/2006 6:57 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (18 of 19) </p>
 	
<p>ComingSoon.net : Ghost Rider<br />
Address: <a href="http://www.comingsoon.net/cgi-bin/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Action/Ghost_Rider&amp;img=">http://www.comingsoon.net/cgi-bin/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Action/Ghost_Rider&amp;img=</a> {Yep, Nick Cage looks like he's gonna &fnof;&ccedil;&dagger; this one up, I can already tell by the look on his &fnof;&ccedil;&dagger;ed up &aring;&szlig;&szlig;face, his chances of coming out of this alive are slim, teh movie's chancing of surviving his soiling it are only slightly better.}</p>&quot;
&quot;214&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	2/12/2006 7:22 pm <br />
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<p>Ghost Rider</p>

<p>This article is about the Marvel Comics superhero. For the roller coaster at Knott's Berry Farm, see GhostRider. For the motorcycle stunt rider, see Ghost Rider (film).</p>

<p>Ghost Rider<br />
PublisherMarvel Comics<br />
First appearanceMarvel Spotlight vol.1 #5<br />
Created by<br />
Statistics<br />
Real nameJohn Blaze (alter ego)<br />
StatusActive<br />
Affiliations<br />
Previous affiliationsThe Champions, Midnight Sons, Fantastic Four, The Defenders<br />
Notable aliases<br />
Notable relativesBarton Blaze (brother), Daniel Ketch (brother, deceased), Barbara Ketch (sister, deceased)<br />
Notable powersPossesses supernatural strength and durability, rides a mystical flame cycle that can travel across any surface and attain incredible speeds, can use his Penance Stare which forces those who meet his gaze to experience the pain they have caused others; can project both regular and ethereal flame offensively. He also wields a magical chain which offers many forms of attack.</p>

<p>Ghost Rider is the name of several comic book series published by Marvel Comics, and of several characters in the Marvel Universe.</p>

<p>Contents<br />
1 Western Ghost Rider<br />
2 Johnny Blaze<br />
3 Daniel Ketch<br />
4 Continuity Conundrums<br />
5 2005 series<br />
6 Other Spirits of Vengeance<br />
6.1 Vengeance<br />
6.2 Ghost Rider 2099<br />
6.3 The Spirit of Vengeance</p>

<p>Western Ghost Rider<br />
Main article: Phantom Rider</p>

<p>The original Ghost Rider was a masked gunfighter in the American Old West, who debuted in Ghost Rider (Vol. 1) #1 (Feb. 1967). Created by writers Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich and artist Dick Ayers, he battled frontier injustice while dressed in a luminescent white costume. This series lasted to issue #7 (Nov. 1967). He later appeared in new stories in the omnibus title Western Gunfighters (1970 series).</p>

<p>After the appearance of the first motorcycle-riding, supernatural Ghost Rider, this Western character's name was changed &acirc;&euro;\&quot; first to the unfortunate Night Rider (a name that also refers to members of the Ku Klux Klan) in a 1974-1975 reprint series, and then to Phantom Rider.</p>

<p>At least five men have been the Western Ghost Rider/Phantom Rider, one of whom is active in the modern day.</p>

<p>Johnny Blaze</p>

<p>The second Ghost Rider debuted in Marvel Spotlight Vol. 1, #5 (Aug. 1972), co-created, like the Western Ghost Rider, by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich, plus artist Mike Ploog.</p>

<p>Johnny Blaze, a motorcycle stunt performer in a traveling circus, sold his soul to what he believed was Satan but was actually the demon Mephisto, in order to save the life of his friend and mentor, Crash Simpson. Blaze was bound with the demon Zarathos and transformed into a leather-clothed skeleton, his head cloaked in a sheath of flame. The character received his own series with a Sept. 1973 debut issue (see at left), with penciler Jim Mooney handling most of the first nine issues. Several different creative teams mixed-and-matched until penciler Don Perlin began a long stint with #26, eventually joined by writer Michael Fleisher through #58.<br />
This Ghost Rider's career ended when Zarathos fled Blaze's body in issue #81 (June 1983), the finale.</p>

<p>Blaze would mistake Noble Kale (an earlier Ghost Rider, the first known to have utilized the name in links with the supernatural) for Zarathos during a second Ghost Rider series (1990-1998), and after attempting to destroy him, eventually became an ally. Johnny, like his long-lost brother Danny Ketch (see below), are direct descendants of Kale. Johnny was supposed to have become Kale's next host, but due to the actions of their mother, the siblings Johnny, Barbara, and Daniel (apparently their true last name is either Kale or Blaze, though no information has confirmed which is correct) were supposed to have been passed over by the curse of being Noble's host.</p>

<p>Johnny was \&quot;spared\&quot; having to be Noble's host, but became the host for another entity (Zarathos, who had been stripped of his memories and was originally under Johnny's control. As the series progressed, that control faded and Zarathos' true personality was evident whenever Ghost Rider was unleashed).</p>

<p>Thomas, Marvel's editor-in-chief at the time, described the character's genesis:</p>

<p>I had made up a character as a villain in Daredevil &acirc;&euro;\&quot; a very lackluster character &acirc;&euro;\&quot; called Stunt-Master... a motorcyclist.</p>

<p>Anyway, when Gary Friedrich started writing Daredevil, he said, \&quot;Instead of Stunt-Master, I'd like to make the villain a really weird motorcycle-riding character called Ghost Rider.\&quot; He didn't describe him. I said, \&quot;Yeah, Gary, there's only one thing wrong with it,\&quot; and he kind of looked at me weird, because we were old friends from Missouri, and I said, \&quot;That's too good an idea to be just a villain in Daredevil. He should start out right away in his own book.\&quot; When Gary wasn't there the day we were going to design it, Mike Ploog, who was going to be the artist, and I designed the character. I had this idea for the skull-head, something like Elvis' 1968 Special jumpsuit, and so forth, and Ploog put the fire on the head, just because he thought it looked nice. Gary liked it, so they went off and did it in back office for three hours. [1]</p>

<p>Friedrich on the above, in 2001: \&quot;Well, there's some disagreement between Roy, Mike and I over that. I threatened on more than one occasion that if Marvel gets in a position where they are gonna make a movie or make a lot of money off of it, I'm gonna sue them, and I probably will.<br />
...It was my idea. It was always my idea from the first time we talked about it, it turned out to be a guy with a flaming skull and rode a motorcycle. Ploog seems to think the flaming skull was his idea. But, to tell you the truth, it was my idea.\&quot;1</p>

<p>Daniel Ketch</p>

<p>The third debuted in Ghost Rider (1990 series) #1 (May 1990). Daniel Ketch and his sister Barbara, attacked by ninja gangsters, fled and hid in a garbage dump where Daniel found a motorcycle bearing a mystical sigil. Upon touching the sigil, he was transformed into the Ghost Rider. This Ghost Rider was nearly identical to the previous, though his costume and bike had undergone a modernized tailoring. He thrashed the gangsters, but was unable to save Barbara, who died.</p>

<p>Ghost Rider from Marvel Legends</p>

<p>It was later revealed that Daniel Ketch and John Blaze were long-lost brothers and that their family were the inheritors of a mystical curse related to the Spirits of Vengeance.<br />
Ketch eventually died, but the Spirit of Vengeance that had been bound to him through the bike's talisman lived on. Eventually, in a Spider-Man comic, it was revealed that Ketch was still alive, and he rebonded with the Noble Kale Ghost Rider.</p>

<p>Still later, Blaze became the Ghost Rider again through occult action, reappearing in the six-issue Marvel Knights miniseries Ghost Rider (Aug. 2001 - Jan. 2002; story arc titled \&quot;The Hammer Lane\&quot;).</p>

<p>Continuity Conundrums</p>

<p>The Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider fusion has not clarified whether or not this version of the Spirit of Vengeance is Noble Kale. Several continuity problems point to this being an entirely new Ghost Rider.</p>

<p>Noble Kale, in the final issue of the 1990s Ghost Rider series, killed Blackheart and apparently claimed the throne of one of Marvel's many realms of Hell. However, with the return of Mephisto, who was responsible in part for Kale becoming the Ghost Rider, Kale may have been deposed from that realm.</p>

<p>Since Kale and Danny Ketch merged again in a Spider-Man comic directly before the release of the 2001 miniseries, there is no clear answer as to where Kale actually is or to whom, if anyone, he is bonded. In that same Spider-Man comic, the Ghost Rider, before re-bonding with Ketch, dropped hints that the Noble Kale origin may be false or at least misunderstood. Additionally, in the 2001 miniseries, the Ghost Rider killed humans, an action Kale specifically refused to commit.</p>

<p>2005 series</p>

<p>A second six-issue miniseries featuring Johnny Blaze, this one by writer Garth Ennis and artist Clayton Crain, debuted November 2005. This new series seems to take up where the 2001-02 Ghost Rider miniseries leaves off. However, it regards Johnny's deal with Satan (later retconned to Mephisto), as having occurred 30 years previous, a rare act of time alteration by Marvel, though this does mean it is somewhat in keeping with Johnny looking older and more grizzled in the second volume of Ghost Rider, featuring Ketch. Yet the 2005 miniseries makes no references to Zarathos in the first or second issue. Moreover, Blaze's appearance seems much more in tune with the \&quot;Hammer Lane\&quot; version of the Rider crossed with the Noble Kale version.<br />
Like in his earliest appearances, Johnny Blaze's mind is in complete control over the Ghost Rider body, so this is unlikely to be Zarathos or Kale. It also doesn't appear to be whatever version of the Ghost Rider he was playing host to in \&quot;Hammer Lane\&quot;, so this miniseries may take place in an alternate Earth separate from the prime Marvel Universe.</p>

<p>Other Spirits of Vengeance</p>

<p>There have been three other notable Spirits of Vengeance in the Marvel unvierse:</p>

<p>Vengeance</p>

<p>Michael Badilino, a former member of the NYPD, is one third of an \&quot;Organic Medallion of Power\&quot;. He possesses powers more in line with those of the Zarathos version of Ghost Rider, though he did possess the Penance Stare and his motorcyle also seemed to share characteristics with the version used by Noble Kale.<br />
He was characterised by his skull being deep purple, by fangs protruding from his upper jaw, and large spike protrusions with a backswept curve on the top of his skull.</p>

<p>In his superhuman form, Badilino was called Vengeance, and originally attempted to kill the Ghost Rider, believing him to be Zarathos.</p>

<p>Vengeance later became the ally of Ghost Rider and Johnny Blaze.</p>

<p>Vengeance would also take on the role of the Ghost Rider and even semi-seriously referred to himself by the name when confronted by Spider-Man shortly after the apparent death of Ghost Rider in battle with Zarathos and acolytes The Fallen. Vengeance killed himself, along with the villain Hellgate, by triggering a massive explosion through his Hellfire (the source of the mystical flames that encompass the bones of both Vengeance and Ghost Rider).</p>

<p>Vengeance would reappear in the last four issues of Ghost Rider Vol. 2, involved in Blackheart's plans to kill Noble Kale. Vengeance aided the Ghost Rider in the ensuing battle, and Blackheart was destroyed.</p>

<p>Ghost Rider 2099</p>

<p>Zero Cochrane, who in the Marvel 2099 alternate timeline is a cybernetic take on the Spirit of Vengeance, was not a supernatural being, but a cybernetic being with a digitized copy of Cochrane's mind.</p>

<p>He encountered a futuristic counterpoint to Michael Badilino's Vengeance. The Ghost Rider of 2099 appeared to drop out of existence during the consolidation of the 2099 books into a single title called 2099 World of Tomorrow. He subsequently appeared in the 2099 \&quot;epilogue\&quot; book Manifest Destiny, arguing with the AIs that empowered him.</p>

<p>The Spirit of Vengeance</p>

<p>This version debuted in Guardians of the Galaxy, set in an alternate future of the Marvel Universe. He joined a variant group calling themselves the Galactic Guardians.</p>

<p>This Ghost Rider was a religious zealot, embittered toward a church proclaiming it would produce its god in the flesh for reasons never completely explained. That being, the Protege, was destroyed by the Celestial Scathan the Approver.</p>

<p>Whether or not this Ghost Rider, who referred to himself simply as the Spirit of Vengeance, overcame his bitterness at the Protege after hearing of his destruction, is unknown. However, as the Galactic Guardians mini-series takes place after the apparent destruction of the Protege, and there is no knowledge of whether or not the Spirit knows of Protege's demise, we may never know, as even the Guardians of the Galaxy is now out of print, though some of the main characters of that series have appeared in Paradise X.</p>

<p>Other Media</p>

<p>Ghost Rider has appeared in the Incredible Hulk animated series on the UPN Network and the Fantastic Four episode called, \&quot;When Calls Galactus.\&quot; Richard Grieco provided Ghost Rider's voice on both occasions. The Ghost Rider also appeared extremely briefly as a memory in Gambit's mind during the old X-Men cartoon which aired on Fox, though he did not speak on that occasion.</p>

<p>A Ghost Rider movie starring Nicolas Cage is slated for release in 2007</p>

<p>(originally it was said the film would be released in 2006, but apparently this has since changed.).<br />
The character will face Blackheart and his father, Mephisto.</p>

<p>There is also a song called \&quot;Ghost Rider\&quot; written by the New York punk/electronic band Suicide (made up of Alan Vega and Martin Rev) from their self-titled 1977 album. While it may or may not necessarily be directly inspired by the comic book character, many of the lyrics could easily be interpreted as such, including \&quot;Riding through your town with his head on fire\&quot; and repeated used of the words \&quot;motorcycle hero.\&quot;<br />
The song has also been covered multiple times by bands such as the Rollins Band.</p>

<p>Method Man of the worldfamous rap group Wu-Tang Clan often refers to himself as Johnny Blaze as his hip-hop alter-ego, much like his fellow Clansman Ghostface Killah is aka Tony Stark (Iron Man). Note Wu-Tang Video Triumph Mef (Method Man) riding on a bike with flames as he raps.</p>

<p>Ghost Rider's flaming skull is said to have served as the inspiration for Mortal Kombat's Scorpion as Scorpion's alternative costume in both the games and various media is a flaming skull.</p>

<p>Retrieved from \&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_Rider\&quot;</p>

<p>Categories: Anti-heroes | Defenders members | Fantastic Four members | Fictional motorcyclists | Marvel Comics demons | Marvel Comics superheroes | Marvel Comics titles | Fictional Americans</p>

<p>This page was last modified 07:55, 10 February 2006.</p>&quot;
&quot;22&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;i have/had a copy of this book. the author is David Hamel, a man from northern Ontario, who claims to have been abducted by aliens which told him how to make these spaceships that really fly!<br />
<br />
<img height="140" src="http://www.lauralee.com/images/lli/sinclaire.gif" width="93" align="left" border="0" /><br />
<b><i><font face="verdana,arial,helvetica" size="-1">Book <br />
    Description (from the publisher)</font></i></b><br />
    I would like to recommend the reading of this book to anyone starting <br />
    serious research into the anti-gravitational technology introduced by David <br />
    Hamel. It reveals to the reader why this information was made available to <br />
    Mr. Hamel and the spirit with which he has pursued his dream. <br />
<br />
Based on David Hamel's life this book chronicles both the emotional and <br />
    technical struggles David encountered in developing his prototypes of the <br />
    GMD (Gravito-Magentic Device). A candid account of the life of a simple man <br />
    with an extraordinary mission. * Also included is an appendix on Canadian <br />
    engineer Wilbert Smith. Mr. Smith was one of the first engineers to work <br />
    with the government in researching unusual properties within magnetic <br />
    fields. <br />
<br />
<font color="#000000"><i>The granite man and the butterfly</i> chronicles <br />
    the life of a simple man who was chosen for a heroic task. David was given <br />
    advanced information enabling him to build a spacecraft that would provide <br />
    an abundant source of non-polluting energy. This book chronicles the <br />
    frustration and enormous obstacles that he faced, from non-believers to <br />
    government officials. This story details his progress from the past to the <br />
    present, on this amazing mission and the effort being made to realize his <br />
    goal.</font> <br />
<br />
<br />
This information came from The Laura Lee Show: Conversation for Exploration.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.lauralee.com/sinclaire.htm">http://www.lauralee.com/sinclaire.htm</a>&quot;
&quot;215&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Ngilah  	11/6/2003 1:19 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>THURSDAY October 23<br />
John Michell - UFOs have their funny side<br />
People say to me, \&quot;You must receive a lot of mad letters from readers about their UFO experiences.\&quot; Actually, no. Of all the letters you have sent me, not one has been from a mad person.</p>

<p>I have read all kinds of amazing stories. They are sincere, honest accounts of things that people have seen and cannot explain. I cannot explain them either. But I have learnt much from reading about them. One thing is that you should be careful who you talk to. If you tell your friends that you have seen a UFO, they usually laugh and say you are crazy.</p>

<p>That happened to Bob Cowe during a mass sighting of UFOs over Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire. He and others saw a 'large, saucer-shaped object with shimmering lights round the edge'. He told the local police about it, but they just laughed.</p>

<p>The police made a joke of him. When they questioned some youths, who said they were just gazing at the night sky, they said, 'Don't give us that Bob Cowe stuff!'</p>

<p>Months later Bob was called out to see a glowing UFO overhead. He went straight to the police station and reported it. 'Not you again,' they said. 'But it is right over your station,' said Bob. He took them outside, and they all saw a huge, white UFO with a cross over it.</p>

<p>I had a good laugh from this story. UFOs are a serious phenomenon, but they have their funny side. Humour is part of our natural world, and if UFOs display it, I am sure they are on the side of humanity.</p>

<p>THURSDAY October 30<br />
John Michell - UFOs and alien contacts<br />
It was 35 years ago when I met for the first time someone who had been abducted by aliens. He was Ivor Brown, then aged 18, from Northern Ireland. On his way to a dance one night, he was approached by two females, beautiful but not human. Nearby was their spacecraft. They took him into it and showed him things that he did not afterwards talk about. Then they released him and he went home. An erotic fantasy, you might say. But after this experience, Ivor was totally changed, and so was his family. They kept seeing UFOs and felt in communication with them. Ivor developed psychic powers. His interests widened and he felt he had been woken up to life.</p>

<p>Since then I have heard many similar stories. But sometimes they are not so happy. I have met young people who were abused by aliens. It was painful and they dreaded it. Sometimes it was still going on. How would you deal with that? By prayer is my answer. Those creatures are not intelligent beings but demonic entities. The only way of driving them out is with divine aid.</p>

<p>Among the letters you have been sending me about UFO sightings are several accounts of meetings with aliens. In almost every case it has been a pleasant event. Everyone says how difficult it is to describe, and no-one claims to understand it. My overall impression is that we are being taught something, a lesson long overdue. It begins with: You Are Not Alone. That is something we should know already.</p>

<p>Simon in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, has been in contact with aliens since the age of five. At first he was frightened but they never hurt or abused him, and became friends. They kept him bright and happy, and he has learnt much from them.</p>

<p>Colette in the USA had some painful experiences with the sinister alien types called 'greys'. But in the end, she says, 'I learnt a lot from those little guys!'<br />
<a href="http://stars.metawire.com">http://stars.metawire.com</a>/<br />
Face Life undaunted, that's the least you can do.</p>&quot;
&quot;215&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Message 2 of 13 was Deleted&quot;
&quot;215&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	11/6/2003 1:30 am <br />
To: 	Ngilah 	 (3 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>Aliens being Demons and praying to God for protection..,</p>

<p>He kinda shot down his credibility right there, but who knows, I'll approach anything with an open mind.</p>&quot;
&quot;215&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	11/6/2003 2:19 pm <br />
To: 	Metaphorm  I unread 	 (4 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>Final nail for me would have been if he'd referred to the 'pleasant Aliens' as Angels...but he comes damn close...interesting he refers to the demonic ones as unintelligent ...Hitler did some nasty things to humans, no one ever referred to his evil as lacking intelligence though...still it's nice to see reference to kindly visitation types</p>&quot;
&quot;215&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	11/6/2003 4:50 pm <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (5 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>Hate to sound heretical here, well, not exactly hateto, but...oh hell.</p>

<p>The original meaning of the word Demon was Wise One or something along this lines, and even Lucipher meant Lightbringer and he was also called the Morning star, so why cant demons be good aliens or vice versa?</p>&quot;
&quot;215&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AriesPhoenix  	11/6/2003 7:02 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (6 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>True enough it also spins off to the theories that 'God' was actually a captain of a space ship if you really wanna upset the religious handcart :P</p>&quot;
&quot;215&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	11/6/2003 7:35 pm <br />
To: 	AriesPhoenix 	 (7 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>{I live to offend the religious right, because those two words dont belong together. lol Think of it this way, the descriptions of extraterrestrial visitors change over time without a reliable and accurate means, but Jetpacks to wings, helmets and sensor arrays to \&quot;Haloes\&quot;, Laser guns and energy blades to flaming arrows and firey swords. and there you have it, when an angel visits you in a manger in christmas eve and tells you, you're goingto have a special child, you can bet you've just been abducted and fertilised, impregnated, lol.}</p>

<p>(Now let's watch the reactions to this post, lol)</p>&quot;
&quot;215&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	2/11/2005 5:47 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon unread 	 (8 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;Ahermcough, Reactions?&lt;</p>

<p>&lt;crickets&gt;</p>

<p>&gt;REACTIONS!?!&lt;</p>

<p>&gt;Guess not, lol, well I can say this with certainty. When reading and hearing of some of the more outlandish sightings reports it helps to not totally write off outright fabrications, meaning, gasp!, there's a possibility that someone's not telling the truth? Well, yes, it's completely possible. It's great fiction, but if it aint real life, don't let it ruin your real life. I haven't seen or heard of any recent UFO news, meaning there hasn't been that much or I wasn't paying attention. Probably my not paying attention, in fact might have an attention debt piling up somewhere.&lt;</p>

<p>&lt;=(^)=&gt; Nanu nanu, bidi bidi.</p>

<p>(&lt;&gt;..&lt;&gt;) ,\\/,, We come in peace.</p>&quot;
&quot;215&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Aqrn  I 	2/11/2005 7:12 pm <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (9 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>hrm, it's great reading and all, but... well, it's not. people that believe they have been abducted by aliens make me sick. i'm not saying it's not possible that there are other lifeforms out there, but alien abductions, incubus/succubus possessions or any other demon absurdity... it's all a load of bs! in my opinion anyways.</p>

<p>i can believe in people believing that they have SEEN or HEARD unidentifiable things, because unhealthy minds just work that way. lol. and there aren't many healthy minds out there, if any. abductions, abuse, impregnations... LIES! if somebody has the ability to make all of that up in their head, they really need help. or they should consider taking up writing for a career. :)</p>&quot;
&quot;215&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	2/13/2005 8:17 pm <br />
To: 	Aqrn  I 	 (10 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;You Just kicked Whitley Streiber's rear bumper clean off, lol, good wording. Sometimes it seems even rarer than an authentic UFO report, is a person who speaks their mind. I know of a couple of contacts, who shall remain anonymous, who moved to Roswell New Mexico, who have reportedly also claimed to been abducted. I'm keeping tabs on the story from down there, but if my mind was anymore opened it'd be a chips and dip bowl, lol.&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;215&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	3/2/2005 12:00 pm <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (11 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>I&acute;M READING THE BOOK:</p>

<p>\&quot;BRINGERS OF THE DAWN\&quot; of Barbara Marciniak</p>

<p>INTERESTING!</p>

<p>It is about The Pleiadians!</p>&quot;
&quot;215&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	3/2/2005 6:37 pm <br />
To: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS 	 (12 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>Channeled by Barbara J. Marciniak</p>
 
<p>Barbara J. Marciniak is an internationally acknowledged trance channel and inspirational speaker. </p>

<p>Her extensive world-wide travels, astrological studies, and a lifetime of alternative and free thinking augment her deep insight and personal understanding of her relationship with the Pleiadians, the energies she channels.</p>

<p>The Pleiadians, a collective of multi-dimensional beings from the star system called the Pleiades, have been speaking through Barbara since May 18, 1988.  They have come here to assist us with the process of growing and evolving spiritually.  Their teachings encourage us to live from a position of our own truth and power, and to think for ourselves and not blindly follow others.</p>

<p>Back in 1988 when Barbara began channeling the Pleiadians she was on the cusp of turning 40.  As she relates, \&quot;A mid-life crisis occurs around the age of 40 when the planet Uranus is in the opposite house of where you were born.  The crisis is caused by kundalini energy that starts running up from your sacrum area, through your body, making you crazy.  If you don't know what it is, you go out and get Prozac&ndash; I started channeling.\&quot;</p>

<p>Her first channeling experience took place in Athens, Greece at the conclusion of a three-week metaphysical tour through ancient Egypt and Greece.  \&quot;We had just finished visiting Delphi, an old oracular center.  I was mesmerized by it all, it was like coming home.\&quot; </p>

<p>When she received an inner message the final evening of her trip to return to her room and attempt channeling, she obliged; probabilities shifted and her fate with the Pleiadians was sealed.</p>

<p>Within a short period of time the Pleiadian teachings through Barbara became immensely popular and she found herself traveling around the globe, conducting classes and workshops highlighted by the wit, humor, and wisdom of the Pleiadians.  Barbara has authored three books of Pleiadian material:  Bringers of the Dawn, Earth and Family of Light, which have been translated into more than a dozen languages and have sold over half a million copies world-wide, affecting new considerations in the way in which reality is perceived.  Her latest book, Path of Empowerment: Pleiadian Wisdom for a World in Chaos, will be released this Fall. Barbara has become a speaker in her own right and she is also the editor of The Pleiadian Times, a quarterly information journal which features the Pleiadian channelings.  When she is not traveling, Barbara resides in North Carolina.</p>

<p>To read an excerpt of an article that was featured in the March 20, 1998 Spring Equinox edition of The Pleiadian Times, see Own Your Mind, an article channeled by Barbara Marciniak.</p>

<p>The Pleiadians</p>

<p><a href="http://www.pleiadians.com">http://www.pleiadians.com</a>/</p>&quot;
&quot;215&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	ZAGREO_RUFUS  	3/3/2005 10:17 pm <br />
To: 	AluminusKann 	 (13 of 13) </p>
 	
<p>ME SMILES</p>&quot;
&quot;216&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/3/2004 10:39 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 10) </p>
 	
<p>When is @#$% Acceptable?</p>

<p>There are only eleven times in history where the \&quot;F\&quot; word has  <br />
been considered acceptable for use.</p>

<p>They are as follows:   </p>

<p>11. \&quot;What the @#$% do you mean we are sinking?\&quot;  <br />
            -- Capt. E.J. Smith of RMS Titanic, 1912 </p>

<p>10. \&quot;What the @#$% was that?\&quot;  <br />
            -- Mayor Of Hiroshima, 1945 </p>

<p>9. \&quot;Where did all those @#$%ing Indians come from?\&quot;   <br />
            -- Custer, 1877  </p>

<p>8. \&quot;Any @#$%ing idiot could understand that.\&quot;  <br />
            -- Einstein, 1938</p>

<p>7. \&quot;It does so @#$%ing look like her!\&quot;               -- Picasso, 1926 </p>
 
<p><br />
6. \&quot;How the @#$% did you work that out?\&quot;  <br />
            -- Pythagoras, 126 BC</p>

<p>5. \&quot;You want! WHAT on the @#$%ing ceiling?\&quot;  <br />
            -- Michelangelo, 1566</p>

<p>4. \&quot;Where the @#$% are we?\&quot;  <br />
            -- Amelia Earhart, 1937   </p>

<p>3. \&quot;Scattered @#$%ing showers, my ass!\&quot;  <br />
            -- Noah, 4314 BC</p>

<p>2. \&quot;Aw c'mon. Who the @#$% is going to find out?\&quot;  <br />
            -- Bill Clinton, 1999 </p>

<p>and........</p>

<p>a drum roll.</p>

<p>1. \&quot;Geez, I didn't think they'd get this @%#*^ing mad.\&quot;  <br />
            -- Sadaam Hussein, 2003</p>&quot;
&quot;216&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/13/2004 9:50 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (2 of 10) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>Subject: THINGS YOU'D LOVE TO SAY OUT LOUD AT WORK</p>

<p>&gt; &gt; &gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; THINGS YOU'D LOVE TO SAY OUT LOUD AT WORK &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt;</p>

<p>1. I can see your point, but I still think you're full of &gt;&gt;&gt;sh__. &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt;</p>

<p>2. I don't know what your problem is but I'll bet it's hard to &gt;&gt;&gt;pronounce. &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt;</p>

<p>3. How about never? Is never good for you? &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt;</p>

<p>4. I see you've set aside this special time to humiliate &gt;&gt;&gt;yourself in &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; public. &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt;</p>

<p>5. I'm rea lly easy to get along with once you people learn to &gt;&gt;&gt;see it my &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; way. &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt;</p>

<p>6. I'll try being nicer if you'll try being smarter. &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt;</p>

<p>7. I'm out of my mind, but feel free to leave a message. &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt;</p>

<p>8. I don't work here, I'm a consultant. &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt;</p>

<p>9. It sounds like English, but I can't understand a word &gt;&gt;&gt;you're saying. &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt;<br />
10. Ahhh...I see the screw-up fairy has visited us again. &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt;</p>

<p>11. I like you. You remind me of myself when I was young and &gt;&gt;&gt;stupid. &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt;</p>

<p>12. You are validating my inherent mistrust of strangers &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt;</p>

<p>13. I have plenty of talent and vision; I just don't give a &gt;&gt;&gt;damn. &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt;</p>

<p>14. I'm already visualizing the duct tape over your mouth.&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt;</p>

<p>15. I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had &gt;&gt;&gt;about you. &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt;</p>

<p>16. The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're &gt;&gt;&gt;an artist. &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt;</p>

<p>17. What am I? Flypaper for freaks!? &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt;</p>

<p>18. I'm not being rude. You're just insignificant. &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt;</p>

<p>19. And your crybaby whiny-___ed opinion would be...? &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt;</p>

<p>20. Do I look like a people person? &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt;</p>

<p>21. I started out with nothing and still have most of it left. &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt;</p>

<p>22. If I throw a stick, will you leave? &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt;</p>

<p>23. Errors have been made. Others will be blamed. &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt;</p>

<p>24. Whatever kind of look you were going for, you missed. &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt;</p>

<p>25. I'm trying to imagine you with a pe rsonality. &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt;</p>

<p>26. Who lit the fuse on your tampon? &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt; &gt;&gt;_________________________________________________________________</p>&quot;
&quot;216&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	2/20/2004 11:25 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (3 of 10) </p>
 	
<p>E-mail message</p>

<p>Subject: this is cute Your gonna love um for shure.....<br />
FOR ALL OF YOU LEXOPHILES (LOVERS OF WORDS)</p>

<p>A bicycle can't stand alone because it is two-tired.</p>

<p> What's the definition of a will? (It's a dead giveaway).</p>

<p>Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.</p>

<p>A backward poet writes inverse.</p>

<p>In democracy it's your vote that counts; in feudalism, it's your count that votes.</p>

<p>She had a boyfriend with a wooden leg, but broke it off.</p>

<p>A chicken crossing the road is poultry in motion.</p>

<p> If you don't pay your exorcist you get repossessed.</p>

<p> Show me a piano falling down a mineshaft and I'll show you A-flat minor.</p>

<p>The man who fell into an upholstery machine is fully recovered.</p>

<p>You feel stuck with your debt if you can't budge it.</p>

<p>Local Area Ne twork in Australia: the LAN down under.</p>

<p> He often broke into song because he couldn't find the key.</p>

<p> Every calendar's da ys are numbered.</p>

<p>A lot of money is tainted. 'Taint yours and 'taint mine.</p>

<p>A boiled egg in the morning is hard to beat.</p>

<p>He had a photographic memory which was never developed.</p>

<p>A plateau is a high form of flattery.</p>

<p>The short fortuneteller who escaped from prison was a small medium at large.</p>

<p>Those who get too big for their britches will be exposed in the end.</p>

<p>When you've seen one shopping center you've seen a mall.</p>

<p>Those who jump off a Paris bridge are in Seine.</p>

<p>When an actress saw her first strands of gray hair she thought she'd dye.</p>

<p>Bakers trade bread recipes on a knead to know basis.</p>

<p>Santa's helpers are subordinate clauses.<br />
Acupuncture is a jab well done.</p>

<p>Marathon runn ers with bad footwear suffer the agony of defeat</p>&quot;
&quot;216&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/4/2004 5:05 am <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (4 of 10) </p>
 	
<p>Subject: Signs of our times</p>

<p>                         SIGNS SEEN IN ENGLAND</p>

<p>   Sign in a Laundromat:<br />
                      AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES:<br />
                    PLEASE REMOVE ALL YOUR CLOTHES<br />
                        WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT</p>

<p>   Sign in a London department store:<br />
                       BARGAIN BASEMENT UPSTAIRS</p>

<p>   In an office:<br />
                       WOULD THE PERSON WHO TOOK<br />
                       THE STEP LADDER YESTERDAY<br />
                        PLEASE BRING IT BACK OR<br />
                      FURTHER STEPS WILL BE TAKEN</p>

<p>   Outside a farm:<br />
                  HORSE MANURE 50p PER PRE-PACKED BAG<br />
                          20p DO-IT-YOURSELF</p>

<p>   In an office:<br />
             AFTER TEA BREAK STAFF SHOULD EMPTY THE TEAPOT<br />
              AND STAND UPSIDE DOWN ON THE DRAINING BOARD</p>

<p>   On a church door:<br />
                      THIS IS THE GATE OF HEAVEN<br />
                       ENTER YE ALL BY THIS DOOR<br />
             THIS DOOR IS KEPT LOCKED BECAUSE OF THE DRAFT<br />
                        (PLEASE USE SIDE DOOR)</p>

<p>   Outside a second-hand shop:<br />
                        WE EXCHANGE ANYTHING -<br />
                    BICYCLES, WASHING MACHINES ETC.<br />
                     WHY NOT BRING YOUR WIFE ALONG<br />
                     AND GET A WONDERFUL BARGAIN?</p>

<p>   Sign outside a new town hall which was<br />
   to be opened by the Prince of Wales:<br />
                THE TOWN HALL IS CLOSED UNTIL OPENING.<br />
               IT WILL REMAIN CLOSED AFTER BEING OPENED.<br />
                            OPEN TOMORROW.</p>

<p>   Outside a photographer's studio:<br />
                             OUT TO LUNCH:<br />
                         IF NOT BACK BY FIVE,<br />
                          OUT FOR DINNER ALSO</p>

<p>   Outside a disco:<br />
                  SMARTS IS THE MOST EXCLUSIVE DISCO<br />
                      IN TOWN.  EVERYONE WELCOME</p>

<p>   Sign warning of quicksand:<br />
                               QUICKSAND<br />
                        ANY PERSON PASSING THIS<br />
                         POINT WILL BE DROWNED<br />
                   BY ORDER OF THE DISTRICT COUNCIL</p>

<p>   Notice sent to residents of a Wiltshire parish:<br />
                    DUE TO INCREASING PROBLEMS WITH<br />
                       LITTER LOUTS AND VANDALS<br />
                   WE MUST ASK ANYONE WITH RELATIVES<br />
                     BURIED IN THE GRAVEYARD TO DO<br />
                   THEIR BEST TO KEEP THEM IN ORDER</p>

<p>   Notice in a dry cleaner's window:<br />
                  ANYONE LEAVING THEIR GARMENTS HERE<br />
               FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS WILL BE DISPOSED OF</p>

<p>   Sign on motorway garage:<br />
                          PLEASE DO NOT SMOKE<br />
                         NEAR OUR PETROL PUMPS<br />
                      YOUR LIFE MAY NOT BE WORTH<br />
                        MUCH BUT OUR PETROL IS</p>

<p>   Notice in health food shop window:<br />
                         CLOSED DUE TO ILLNESS</p>

<p>   Spotted in a safari park:<br />
                   ELEPHANTS PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR</p>

<p>   Seen during a conference:<br />
                      FOR ANYONE WHO HAS CHILDREN<br />
                         AND DOESN'T KNOW IT,<br />
                THERE IS A DAY CARE ON THE FIRST FLOOR</p>

<p>   Notice in a field:<br />
                     THE FARMER ALLOWS WALKERS TO<br />
                       CROSS THE FIELD FOR FREE,<br />
                         BUT THE BULL CHARGES</p>

<p>   Message on a leaflet:<br />
                          IF YOU CANNOT READ,<br />
                      THIS LEAFLET WILL TELL YOU<br />
                          HOW TO GET LESSONS</p>

<p>   Sign on a repair shop door:<br />
                        WE CAN REPAIR ANYTHING.<br />
                    (PLEASE KNOCK HARD ON THE DOOR<br />
                        THE BELL DOESN'T WORK)</p>

<p>   Sign at Norfolk farm gate:<br />
                BEWARE!  I SHOOT EVERY TENTH TRESPASSER<br />
                    AND THE NINTH ONE HAS JUST LEFT</p>

<p>   Spotted in a toilet in a London office block:<br />
                          TOILET OUT OF ORDER<br />
                        PLEASE USE FLOOR BELOW</p>&quot;
&quot;216&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	royalT  	3/7/2004 4:47 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (5 of 10) </p>
 	
<p>LMAO! Thanx for that.</p>&quot;
&quot;216&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	3/8/2004 11:41 am <br />
To: 	royalT 	 (6 of 10) </p>
 	
<p>[lol, yw. :) I try.]</p>&quot;
&quot;216&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	3/30/2004 2:01 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight unread 	 (7 of 10) </p>
 	
<p>Subject: FW: Facts of Life</p>

<p>Some of these are really funny<br />
Facts of Life everyone can relate to</p>

<p>    1) Triangular sandwiches taste better than square ones.</p>

<p>    2) At the end of every party there is always a girl crying.</p>

<p>    3) One of the most awkward things that can happen in a pub is when your     beer to toilet cycle gets synchronised with a complete stranger.</p>

<p>    4) You're never quite sure whether it's OK to eat green crisps.<br />
  5) Everyone who grew up in the 80's has entered the digits 55378008 into a<br />
          calculator.</p>

<p>    6) Reading when you're drunk is horrible.</p>

<p>    7) Sharpening a pencil with a knife makes you feel really manly.</p>

<p>    8) You're never quite sure whether it's against the law or not to have a     fire in your back garden.</p>

<p>9) Nobody ever dares make cup-a-soup in a bowl.</p>

<p>    10) You never know where to look when eating a banana.</p>

<p>    11) It's impossible to describe the smell of a wet cat.</p>

<p>    12) Prodding a fire with a stick makes you feel manly.</p>

<p>    13) Rummaging in an overgrown garden will always turn up a bouncy ball.</p>

<p>    14) You always feel a bit scared when stroking horses.</p>

<p>    15) Everyone always remembers the day a dog ran into your school.</p>

<p>    16) The most embarrassing thing you can do as a school child is to call       your teacher Mum or Dad.</p>

<p>17) The smaller the monkey the more it looks like it would kill you at the     first given opportunity.</p>

<p>18) Some days you see lots of people on crutches.</p>

<p>    19) Every bloke has at some stage while taking a pee flushed half way       through and then raced against the flush.</p>

<p>20) Old women with mobile phones look wrong !</p>

<p>    21) It's impossible to look cool whilst picking up a Frisbee.</p>

<p>    22) Driving through a tunnel makes you feel excited.</p>

<p>    23) You never ever run out of salt.</p>

<p>    24) Old ladies can eat more than you think.</p>

<p>    25) You can't respect a man who carries a dog.</p>

<p>    26) There's no panic like the panic you momentarily feel when you've got       your head or hand trapped in something</p>

<p>27) No one knows the origins of their metal coat hangers.</p>

<p>  28) Despite constant warning, you have never met anybody who has had their<br />
                arm broken by a swan.</p>

<p>29) The most painful household incident is wearing socks and stepping on     an upturned plug.</p>

<p>30) People who don't drive, slam car doors too hard</p>

<p>  31) You've turned into your dad the day you put aside a thin piece of wood<br />
                specifically to stir paint with.</p>

<p>32) Everyone had an uncle who tried to steal their nose.</p>

<p>    33) Bricks are horrible to carry.</p>

<p>    34) In every plate of chips there is a bad chip.</p>

<p>    35) The first piece of luggage on the carousel never belongs to anyone.<br />
************************************</p>&quot;
&quot;216&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	4/6/2004 12:01 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (8 of 10) </p>
 	
<p>Subject: Fwd: Fw: Home Remedies....</p>

<p>Home Remedies [some may work]<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;</p>

<p>&gt; &gt; &gt;1. If you are choking on an ice cube, don't panic. Simply pour a cup of<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;boiling water down your throat and presto! The blockage will be instantly<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;removed. (well, maybe just real warm)<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;</p>

<p>&gt; &gt; &gt;2. Clumsy? Avoid cutting yourself while slicing vegetables by getting<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;someone else to hold them while you chop away.<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;</p>

<p>&gt; &gt; &gt;3. Avoid arguments with the Mrs. about lifting the toilet seat by simply<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;&para;ing in the sink. (you can clean the sink out then,lol)<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;</p>

<p>&gt; &gt; &gt;4. High blood pressure sufferers: simply cut yourself and bleed for a<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;while, thus reducing the pressure in your veins. ( ok, I dont like that one)<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;</p>

<p>&gt; &gt; &gt;5. A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;rolling over and going back to sleep when you hit the snooze button. (yikes!)<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;</p>

<p>&gt; &gt; &gt;6. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives, then you will<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;be afraid to cough.<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;</p>

<p>&gt; &gt; &gt;7. Have a bad tooth ache? Hit your thumb with a hammer, then you will<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;forget about the tooth ache.<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;</p>

<p>&gt; &gt; &gt;Sometimes we Just Need to Remember What The Rules of Life Really Are...<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;</p>

<p>&gt; &gt; &gt;You need only two tools: WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and it<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;should, use WD-40. If it moves and shouldn't, use the duct tape.<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;</p>

<p>&gt; &gt; &gt;The five most essential words for a healthy, vital relationship are \&quot;I<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;apologize\&quot; and \&quot;You are right.\&quot;<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;</p>

<p>&gt; &gt; &gt;Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;</p>

<p>&gt; &gt; &gt;Never pass up an opportunity to go potty.<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;</p>

<p>&gt; &gt; &gt;If You woke up breathing, Congratulations! You have another chance!<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;</p>

<p>&gt; &gt; &gt;And Finally... Be Really Good To Your Family and Friends. You never know<br />
&gt; &gt; &gt;when you are going to need them to empty your bedpan! ( THIS is something to consider)</p>&quot;
&quot;216&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	4/7/2004 9:05 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (9 of 10) <br />
 	198.9 in reply to 198.8 </p>

<p>E-mail message<br />
______________________________________<br />
----- Original Message -----<br />
Subject: Police Warnings</p>

<p>NEVER SAY TO A COP</p>

<p>1. I can't reach my license unless you hold my beer. (OK in<br />
Texas)</p>

<p>2.. Sorry, Officer, I didn't realize my radar detector wasn't<br />
plugged in.</p>

<p>3.. Aren't you the guy from the Village People?</p>

<p>4.. Hey, you must've been doin' about 125 mph to keep up with<br />
me. Good  job!</p>

<p>5.. Are You Andy or Barney?</p>

<p>6.. I thought you had to be in relatively good physical<br />
condition to be a police officer.</p>

<p>7.. You're not gonna check the trunk, are you?</p>

<p>8.. I pay your salary!</p>

<p>9.. Gee, Officer! That's terrific. The last officer only gave me<br />
a warning, too!</p>

<p>10. Do you know why you pulled me over? Okay, just so one of us<br />
does.</p>

<p>11. I was trying to keep up with traffic. Yes, I know there are<br />
no other cars around. That's how far ahead of me they are.</p>

<p>12. When the Officer says \&quot;Gee Son....Your eyes look red, have<br />
you been drinking?\&quot; You probably shouldn't respond with,\&quot;Gee<br />
Officer your eyes look glazed, have you been eating doughnuts?\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;216&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	4/25/2004 8:17 pm <br />
To: 	Bloodgeon 	 (10 of 10) </p>
 	
<p>---------------------------------<br />
__________________________________Subject: Fwd: Hmmm's</p>

<p>Ever wonder about those people who spend $2.00 apiece on those little bottles of Evian water? Try spelling Evian backwards: NAIVE</p>

<p>Isn't making a smoking section in a restaurant like making a peeing section in a swimming pool?</p>

<p>OK... so if the Jacksonville Jaguars are known as the \&quot;Jags\&quot; and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are<br />
known as the \&quot;Bucs\&quot;, what does that make the Tennessee Titans ?</p>

<p>If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea...does that mean that one enjoys it?</p>

<p>There are three religious truths:</p>

<p>1. Jews do not recognize Jesus as the Messiah.</p>

<p>2. Protestants do not recognize the Pope as the leader of the Christian faith.</p>

<p>3. Baptists do not recognize each other in the liquor store or at Hooters</p>

<p>1. If you take an Oriental person and spin him around several times, does he become disoriented?</p>

<p>2. If people from Poland are called Poles, why aren't people from Holland called Holes?</p>

<p>3. Why do we say something is out of whack? What's a whack?</p>

<p>4. Do infants enjoy infancy as much as adults enjoy adultery?</p>

<p>5. If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?</p>

<p>6. If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?</p>

<p>7. When someone asks you, \&quot;A penny for your thoughts\&quot; and you put your two cents in . . . what happens to the other penny?</p>

<p>8. Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?</p>

<p>9. Why do croutons come in airtight packages? Aren't they just stale bread to begin with?</p>

<p>10. When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?</p>

<p>11. Why is a person who plays the piano called a pianist but a person who drives a race car not called a racist?</p>

<p>12. Why are a wise man and a wise guy opposites?</p>

<p>13. Why do overlook and oversee mean opposite things?</p>

<p>14. Why isn't the number 11 pronounced onety one?</p>

<p>15. \&quot;I am\&quot; is reportedly the shortest sentence in the English language. Could it be that \&quot;I do\&quot; is the longest sentence?</p>

<p>16. If lawyers are disbarred and clergymen defrocked, doesn't it follow that electricians can be delighted, musicians denoted, cowboys deranged, models deposed, tree surgeons debarked, and dry cleaners depressed?</p>

<p>17. If Fed Ex and UPS were to merge, would they call it Fed UP?</p>

<p>18. Do Lipton Tea employees take coffee breaks?</p>

<p>19. What hair color do they put on the driver's licenses of bald men?<br />
20. I was thinking about how people seem to read the #### a whole lot more as they get older; then it dawned on me . . they're cramming for their final exam.</p>&quot;
&quot;17&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	8/12/2004 1:33 am <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (1 of 14) </p>
 	
<p>Earth to E.T.: We're waiting</p>

<p>Cosmic phone hasn't rung; why don't they call?</p>

<p>By Joel Achenbach</p>

<p>CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - They gotta be out there. We can find them if we figure out their frequency. It's a matter of looking in the right part of the spectrum, with the right kind of detector and the correct search algorithm. We are not alone; we're just momentarily a bit clueless.</p>

<p>This was the drift of the conversation Friday in an immaculate paneled room on the second floor of the Harvard Faculty Club. On a wall hung a framed portrait of a gray-haired alumnus in a suit and white vest, looking as though he'd just nodded off. Delicate china lined the bookshelves. In a different age one might imagine that explorers and adventurers would gather here, around the fireplace, to discuss the dinosaur bones they'd found in the Rockies, or the latest news about the search for the source of the Nile.</p>

<p>But on this day, everyone talked only of the search for garrulous alien civilizations. These were some of the elites of SETI, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence.</p>

<p>\&quot;It's very simple: Are we alone?\&quot; said Bruce Murray, chairman of the Planetary Society, the meeting's sponsor. \&quot;It's not a matter of theory. It's a matter of observation. In the meantime, it's a matter of intuition.\&quot;</p>

<p>Band of optimists</p>

<p>Faith, even. Many of the people in the room had spent much of their lives listening to the heavens, waiting for that elusive signal. They're a band of optimists, tireless in their quest.</p>

<p>What they do is considered goofy by critics, even absurd, but they doggedly search onward, forced by the dictates of the scientific method to admit that they still haven't found what they're looking for. They don't believe in flying saucers and alien abduction. They just believe in the possibilities of life in space.</p>

<p>Among those here were Frank Drake, creator of the famous Drake Equation, the formula for estimating the number of communicative civilizations in our galaxy; Dan Werthimer, who has lured 5 million people to join the cause in a program called SETI@home; Kent Cullers, a physicist whose enthusiasm hasn't waned despite a quarter-century of searches that have yielded only static; and Paul Horowitz, who searches in the optical wavelengths, scanning the sky for an alien laser pulse.</p>

<p>The positive side of negative results<br />
Murray titled the workshop \&quot;The Significance of Negative SETI Results.\&quot; It was a rather provocative title. SETI scientists don't talk much about negative results. You can't prove a negative, they say. You can't discover the absence of the extraterrestrials, because the absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.</p>

<p>But Murray wanted them to consider that, surely, four decades of a null result should tell us something about the hypothesis that there are intelligent, communicative civilizations in space.</p>

<p>Ever since Drake aimed an 85-foot radio telescope in Green Bank, W.Va., toward two star systems in 1960, the SETI faithful have conducted numerous surveys of the night sky. They have known that it was a high-risk, high-reward business. Chances are that they'll find nothing, because our instruments remain primitive (cosmically speaking). But they might possibly make the greatest discovery in the history of mankind.</p>

<p>Though there is no evidence of ETI, the Copernican Principle says that there is nothing particularly special about the Earth, that whatever has happened here might happen elsewhere.</p>

<p>There are upwards of 100 billion stars in our galaxy alone, and there are tens of billions of galaxies in the observable universe. Life emerges from ordinary matter, stuff like carbon and oxygen, and there's plenty of it in the cosmos. On the basic question, the people in this room have no doubt:</p>

<p>They're out there.</p>

<p>SETI makes another leap, presuming that some of those civilizations will be communicative, and that this period of communication will overlap our own period of listening (it doesn't do us any good if a communicative civilization collapsed 2 billion years ago and its radio transmitters have become buried in the dark green soil of the planet Tralfamadore.)<br />
Blips, but no proof</p>

<p>In the past four decades, there've been tantalizing moments, false alarms, some inexplicable blips, some intriguing anomalies, but nothing that has come close to meeting the standard of scientific proof.</p>

<p>\&quot;We just haven't looked at nearly enough stars,\&quot; Drake told a reporter before the meeting began. \&quot;We shouldn't have succeeded yet.\&quot;</p>

<p>Drake and others concede only that, in the wavelengths they've searched, there doesn't appear to be any nearby intelligent civilization sending an intentional beacon toward Earth</p>

<p>(\&quot;We've ruled out omnidirectional beacons of more than 10{+1}{+3} watts with a steady duty cycle.\&quot;)</p>

<p>Project Phoenix, a search sponsored by Drake's organization, the SETI Institute, has been the most sensitive survey so far, examining many possible radio wavelengths, but it targeted only 1,000 nearby stars. That's a tiny portion of the galaxy, never mind all the other galaxies out there.</p>

<p>\&quot;Earthlings are just getting into the game,\&quot; said Werthimer, a fast-talking University of California-Berkeley professor who is chief scientist for SETI@home. He urged against making too many assumptions about the way extraterrestrials would want to communicate. About half of all great discoveries are purely serendipitous, he said. The breakthrough might not even come from a SETI search. \&quot;It'll be somebody doing a dark matter experiment, or a gravity wave experiment,\&quot; he said.</p>

<p>Werthimer showed a slide with a newspaper headline: \&quot;30 Trillion Fruitless Tries.\&quot; That's how many different wavelengths from different stars have been examined by SETI searches. But Werthimer said that's still only a start, that new generations of computers and spectrum analyzers will allow searchers to examine far more carefully the radiation coming to Earth.</p>

<p>\&quot;I think we need another factor of a million or a billion. So that's 20 or 30 years away,\&quot; he said.</p>

<p>Hope endures</p>

<p>Cullers, who is blind, told the group,<br />
\&quot;You wouldn't be very impressed if I looked all over the sky and didn't see anything. Because I can't see.\&quot;</p>

<p>Current SETI searches are still virtually blind, he said. We need bigger telescopes, maybe one on the far side of the moon. Keep trying for 100 years, maybe 200, and we'll find them, he said.</p>

<p>\&quot;Anybody who spends his or her life devoted to this has to be very hopeful,\&quot; Murray told a reporter. \&quot;My personal analog to this is monks working on an illuminated manuscript in the Middle Ages. They work on one page almost their entire life. They don't expect to see the completed Bible.\&quot;</p>

<p>The discussion had large dollops of radio-astronomy jargon - this many megahertz, this wavelength.</p>

<p>Gravitational lenses. Any such discussion is an odd mixture of hard science, advanced engineering and speculative exo-psychology. We shouldn't presume too much, the visionaries will say, but then a moment later they will reveal their latest hypothesis about ET motivations. There's a lot of interstellar mind-reading going on.</p>

<p>Ideally we would simply eavesdrop on the cosmos and pick up leakage from alien TV stations. But leakage is faint and extremely hard to detect.</p>

<p>Drake and Murray argue that we should look for beacons, the intentional messages from the ETs. But this raises some squishy notions of alien behavior. Why would any intelligent civilization want to shout into the night sky?</p>

<p>\&quot;Intelligent creatures do weird things,\&quot; Drake answered. \&quot;They would construct a beacon because it is emotionally or philosophically important.\&quot;</p>

<p>They might belong to a religious cult, he said.</p>

<p>Habitable worlds</p>

<p>Geoff Marcy, the famed planet-hunting astronomer, steered the conversation toward the number of potentially habitable worlds in our own galaxy. In the past nine years he and his colleagues have found more than 100 planets outside our own solar system</p>

<p>(he announced another six Saturday).</p>

<p>Many are huge, hot Jupiterlike planets with eccentric orbits close to their parent stars, making them unlikely candidates for the emergence of intelligent life. But Marcy's data show that smaller planets are more plentiful than larger ones, and the trend line strongly suggests that the most common ones could be small, rocky planets like Earth, Venus and Mars.</p>

<p>In our galaxy alone, he said, \&quot;There must be 20 billion Earth-sized rocky planets with liquid water on the surface right now.\&quot;</p>

<p>But Marcy has a hunch that intelligence is rather rare in our galaxy. He asked the group why we have found no artifacts, such as robotic probes, from an intelligent civilization. This echoes the famous Fermi Paradox, after the physicist Enrico Fermi, who more than half a century ago asked the question, \&quot;Where is everybody?\&quot;</p>

<p>Cullers offered one answer: We haven't looked very hard.</p>

<p>\&quot;Our searches for gadgets are terrible,\&quot; he said.</p>

<p>String of unknowns</p>

<p>But Marcy said there might be other factors at work. Perhaps there is something about life itself, or intelligence, that makes it rare. This was a line of reasoning that got little attention in the Harvard Faculty Club. The origin of life is a mystery still. It took 3 billion years for life to evolve into something as complex as a worm. No one understands how consciousness emerges from the brain.</p>

<p>The Drake Equation is still largely a string of unknowns. We don't if it's common for a planet to remain habitable for 4 billion years, or if Earth just got lucky. We don't know how long a technological civilization typically survives. We have to wonder how long we'll be around.</p>

<p>Werthimer had the best line of the day: \&quot;Your best guess is your worst enemy.\&quot;</p>

<p>At the end of the meeting, Drake thanked everyone for the collegial nature of the event. And it was true:</p>

<p>Everyone had been polite, thoughtful, friendly. Searching for the aliens is a difficult, challenging, mind-boggling enterprise, and people need lots of support and encouragement.</p>

<p>When you're in a strange business like this, it's nice to know you're not alone.<br />
&copy; 2004 The Washington Post Company<br />
&copy;2003 MSNBC.com</p>&quot;
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<p>The Scratching Post, the Dangling Thread, a Cat's Errant Thoughts.</p>

<p>THE KNIGHTS ERRANT :: BLOGGERS CORNER :: Bloggers Corner :: \&quot;The Scratching Post / The Dangling Thread.\&quot;</p>

<p>Topic: \&quot;The Scratching Post / The Dangling Thread.\&quot;</p>

<p>BarnCatDrgN Chaotic Animal Tribe</p>

<p>\&quot;Light is for Those who Need to be Led when the Darkness comes. Dark is for those who can Own it.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;The Scratching Post / The Dangling Thread.\&quot;&laquo; Thread Started on Oct 10, 2005, 6:05pm &raquo;</p>

<p>A place to store all these extra thoughts that wind up homeless, caught, euthanized and buried in lost memory. A place to strrrretch out, sharpen your claws, slap some thoughts around. Any and every old thing stashed here under the rug, into the blog. About Shade or outside Shade. Diaries from me or about me, lol. How I see the world, how the world sees me, and where they sometimes agree. Currently, I'm 5/7ths thru the Chronicles of Narnia and rushing thru so I can get onto a couple of new Tolkien books I just got. Hail Aslan! Narnian books are blazed through at about 4 - 6 hours each. Stephen King books are killed off in a day of steady reading.</p>

<p>Anne Rice will be savored bite by bite for a week. Comic books are read so repeatedly the ink stains my eyeballs. &hellip;looks up and smiles with XMEN logo printed on his cornea&hellip; So tonight I g t work, but accompanying me will be Prince Rilian, and the Emerald Witch, and here I've only packed enough lunch for Me and the invisible BarnCat catjester who keeps stealing the cornchips.</p>

<p>Re: \&quot;The Scratching Post / The Dangling Thread.\&quot;&laquo; Reply #1 on Oct 10, 2005, 7:18pm &raquo;</p>

<p>IC or OOC. And I'm thinking that's where alot of Shade is not doing too good. Is this person In Character, or is he a real &aring;&szlig;&szlig;&ordf;&oslash;&not;&acute;in real life?<br />
Am I Out of character when I say so and so, or would it be the ________ him/herself?</p>

<p>I read and write some of the weirdest stuff on that board. I can see where the confusion might come in. You're thinking the IC or OOC debate in your head and might not even realize it. You might think omg, this guy is so dead the minute he logs into Shade, or omg the minute this guy logs into Shade I'm logged out or 'ported back to town.</p>

<p>That might be true, but that's IC in character. The Shade Board hasn't set up a system or guideline for anyone to differentiate between the two. And there almost needs to be.</p>

<p>Fantasy and Reality unfortunately have to be divided, for clarity.</p>

<p>Some people are so firmly grounded IC that Onboard or Ingame, they can take and give actions and reactions their character warrants with casual ease. Some folks are more comfortable Onboard or Ingame as themselves OOC, and sometimes that's boring, irritating, bitchy, and so on that if that was your IC Character self? Pretty sad. A little more creativity. Not everyone's this bad, folks can bring alot of themselves into Shade and it works awesomely, fur better or worse, it least it works.</p>

<p>Drama happens alot right between IC and OOC, the friction between the two is a catalyst for alot of bull&szlig;&ordf;&thorn; past and present. Someone un-named and anonymous comes in as a character rarely or never seen in Shade to attack or accuse or assume on someone else. Someone else totally IC makes statements IC that offend real life players who don't have their head \&quot;in the game\&quot; enough to not be so personally involved. I myself have stood back hackles raised at some of the macho strutting and bloodletting, gutting and posturing way back, but now I just gotta assume that's done IC for the benefit of the doubt. Their benefit, my doubt. Me, I post alittle of each, I'm me, I'm the Catcritter, I'm mixed blended intertwined. I like that air of mystery, it sometimes doesn't do me alot of good, but the being of it all makes up for it. I Lettered in Theatre in Highschool and have been a Ham ever since I could walk and talk. It's a real large part of me.</p>

<p>That's why Role Playing Games like Shade got me by the brains. I can bring a Role, into a Game, and Play as it. My character's probably more thought out and themed than the average slapped together stack of tweaked stats walking around out there.</p>

<p>My spells, my subs, and even some of my gear are themed on my character or something he's currently about.</p>

<p>Alot of what I do and say in Shade can't be made sense of, but I play a whacky character, so that gives me a bit of leeway. See the careful craftmanship that went into that? My character will let me operate, and I'm set up to operate this character. It's a working cellphone symbiosis. It'd be great if everyone could enjoy their own character, and interact on fantastic levels with other characters with their 3rd dimensional brain being able to go with that flow, or be necessarily real when the occasion calls for it.<br />
Grimm's last lines at teh bottom of the TID screen \&quot;You worked hard for your chracter. Guard it carefully.\&quot; realy stuck out to me after all this more recent transfer deal I went through. Well Me and/or The Barncat have rambled on long enough, but now it's time for this guy in the security guard uniform who discovered online cellphone gaming while goofing around on the job, to get his shoes and hat on so he can get to work on time and goof around.<br />
Seeya in Shade!</p>

<p>Re: \&quot;The Scratching Post / The Dangling Thread.\&quot;&laquo; Reply #2 on Oct 11, 2005, 5:59pm &raquo;</p>

<p>\&quot;To the Fall of WAP/VZW?\&quot; On the WGR Board there's a thread called \&quot;is WAP F*cking dead?\&quot; I'm starting to think, if it isn't, it's on the way out, at least for Verizon. Dying, slowly, frustratingly slow. Just enough for the illusion of playability, but not enough to set the mind at ease. That nobody else seems to know why alot of this happens is why I'm guessing. Seems we have an increase in server difficulties lately, freeze ups, shut offs, stop do not use reload when we all know damn well we didn't use it. The phone squeeks and creaks with whiteknuckle tension as we once again shake a frozen screen in helpless frustration as our character is beaten on unmercifully, and we're let in, dead, or very near death. That's real fun, especially if it happens alot, fun fun, I love it, thank golly I am spared the trouble of surviving, succeeding and levelling in Shade. I'm gonna be a ChatRat, call me an Npc, who's occasionaly \&quot;World-Curious\&quot;, I could be a Communication Nexus, a Clan Herald, or yes, constantly dead, lol. If I'm to be in Shade, this is my capacity.</p>

<p>The minute I hear of Brew Java Shade coming to Verizon though, seeya. And let's HOPE the service and connection is better there. Honestly if it wasn't for the Players and the Potential Shade has in it, I'd have faded from the scene long ago. Waaay back when I led {ORC} in LOTR a Clanmember told me of something called Shade and told me I should play it. I said no, the Clan needs me here, and I'm LOTR-loyal. After both the Clan and warm feelings for Middle-Earth faded I made the journey on over to Shade. But that's old history by now. Warm feelings for Shade are still there, but each new jagged ridge in the road is a flicker in that warmth. Paranoia says forces conspire to get rid of me, forces are cahooting to keep me there, the abstract intangible forces that one blames for seemingly outrageous events. Poor and strangely timed phone issues, patterns, an almost deliberate intent. I don't know what to think, I try not to. Am I satisfied with my current cellular carrier, Can you Hear me Now? Kinda, the pricing's great and affordability's a big issue with me, it performs well in just about every aspect but one, CosmicInfinity. Technology pushes us forward, progress racing itself, one aspect of technology outraces another, friction, tectonic slippage and boom, we're seperated. Our devices and our programs no longer work so well together. What do we do? We Adapt!</p>

<p>RAIVEN DarkShadows Twelfth Disciple<br />
Re: \&quot;The Scratching Post / The Dangling Thread.\&quot;&laquo; Reply #3 on Oct 11, 2005, 6:42pm &raquo;<br />
I got some comments but not enough time right now.. #shine2# #shine2#</p>

<p>Re: \&quot;The Scratching Post / The Dangling Thread.\&quot;&laquo; Reply #4 on Oct 11, 2005, 7:26pm &raquo;</p>

<p>Whenever ya wanna, just scratch it up here, I got a few more topics brewing in my skullshaped neckmounted coffeepot, but they can wait for awhile.</p>

<p>Re: \&quot;The Scratching Post / The Dangling Thread.\&quot;&laquo; Reply #5 on Oct 12, 2005, 7:15am &raquo;</p>

<p>Look up:   sarcoidosis:sarcoidosis A noun 1 sarcoidosisa chronic disease of unknown cause marked by the formation of nodules in the lungs and liver and lymph glands and salivary glands It's not the salivary glands, lol, so far it shows up as being in the upper lungs, and some skin stuff. It's all new to me and totally new to the medical community.</p>

<p>It's causeless and cureless. Also avoid sunlight, and dietary vitamin D, some other stuff. No bright lights and no food after midnight?</p>

<p>What is this Mogwai Disease? Well, this explains the basics.</p>

<p>I don't want prayers threads, pity posts, etc, for me the Shade Board and Shade is me role playing in Shade. {I have my own websiteto whine on, lol} As for why I sleep at day, play at night, have \&quot;alot of time on my hands\&quot;, my enforced schedule is explained. I've adjusted to this life and lifestyle as well as one can. The DarkSide is my home now. It works for me, and is my comfort.</p>

<p>Lotta days I feel pretty \&quot;undead\&quot; anyways, finding myself wishing they had nightshade in real life.</p>

<p>Sunglasses are a necessity. Shade, wherever I can find it. {the one on the phone doesn't help much, but its also nice to have around}<br />
Too much of the bright stuff and I feel tired, flu-like, downright nauseated. I come from a family of \&quot;nightsiders\&quot; anyway, so that blue sky and vibrant colored busy world of day is not much missed. My ideal room in a house would be dark, refridgerated, quiet and mine all mine. I really do see the merits of a coffin, and call me eccentric, but I think I would love to at least try sleeping in one. Practicality and kinda embracing these circumstances in a fun way. It's a good thing I'm such a fan of vampire lore, I'm going to be spending an indefinite amount of time into my life future living as one. Most folks in this hip cultured college town know the Goth thing as a fad, a fashion, a clique or something. I smile to myself cynically, but self effacing I guess, fancying myself an original among them, but outside of them. I'm real selfconscious out in the public eye, feels like all eyes are on me, I feel like that something different can be sensed about me. At best I hope they're uncomfortable, because it's not my problem. Sure I'm probably psychologically not too well off either, but it could always be worse. Wel, I don't expect understanding from this, but those of you here who deeply understand the dark might have some perspective into some of this. These eyes will throb and water in daylight, but at night I see so much. Daytime, my mind is foggy and maybe a little on the defensive, night mercifully is clear thinking and even some confidence. What else can I say here, what else Should be said here?<br />
It's a BLOG, but still it's Shade, it could be some of my chracter, but then it's a bit of that edgy real life stuff too. I forgot alot of what it might be like on the outside looking in.</p>

<p>Maybe I'm being overthinky and a bit vague on this, but not alot of blogs make sense, so in my opinion I have this liberty. In relation to Shade, sure why doesn't he just go get one of those top of the line phones? Two words, medical bills, lol. Though I can't realy tell most times if I'm a patient or a study, a project or something. Maybe my doc is a little out of touch, and thats bad coming from me, but he seems way too fascinated and delighted for my comfort.</p>

<p>Sometimes I have an excellent aware sense of smell, sometimes my sinuses are plugged and burn with irritation.</p>

<p>Sometimes ache, here and there, all over, joints muscles you name it, other times I feel so full of vitality I wanna lift weights and exercise and stretch til every last tight pop clicks outta me. So, yes, good days and bad days, everyone has them, mine are just of a different type. I try to have alot of good days, and happy as hell when I'm successful at this. There's not much more to say really. I think I pretty much covered the basic version.</p>

<p>Further study would require further study, and that's for the curious and interested.</p>

<p>Not everyone is. There's so much more to talk about, other topics to detail, some of those I'll be covering here. But now that this is out of the way, I can totally go on to other things. Guess I was doing a little introspecting, putting it into perspective for myself and the people I imagine wondering about this. One of these days I'll be out in the sun for as long as want to be, and actually want to be in it a long time, soaking in the rays I used to love feeling, instead of dreading, and really really hating, but until then I guess my place is night, darkness and Shade.</p>

<p>Thanks for listening/reading, chaotic friends, lol, dark family.</p>

<p>Starting to get light outside, what timing, ugh, better get one last cigar in and call that a day. Happy Shading!</p>

<p>Re: \&quot;The Scratching Post / The Dangling Thread.\&quot;&laquo; Reply #6 on Oct 12, 2005, 11:56am &raquo;<br />
Thank you for the personal insight and although you did not ask for prayers I am posting one here for you to remember and when things get bad, just read it and chuckle a little, #Q_DANC1#</p>

<p>Re: \&quot;The Scratching Post / The Dangling Thread.\&quot;&laquo; Reply #7 on Oct 12, 2005, 12:31pm &raquo;<br />
The comments I want to make are in regard to in game actions as opposed to real world actions. It is my opinion that any actions or opinions that your character makes in the game should be considered 'in character' actions even if they represent what you believe and do in the real world. Real world actions should be considered out of character actions for the most part.<br />
If I write a third person story I should be considered the narrator and 'outside' of the story and out of character. A first person story is always in character of course.</p>

<p>For instance giving someone from an enemy clan a gift in the game could be considered treason because it is an in game action. Ok, so you say, \&quot;he is my friend!!!\&quot; You must consider whether he is an in game friend or real life friend. A real life friend you can give gifts to in real life. If they are your enemy in the game you should have at the very least a neutral stance towards them or do not stay in warring clans. But if you want to be enemies in the game and it is conceivable that friends could play that scenario, you really have to watch your in game actions so they are not misconstrued. For instance, hockey is a hard hitting game with lots of rivalries, yet friends play on opposing sides. Do you think that your friend on the other team is going to pass you the puck and wink??? Hardly. He will probably be on your ass twice as hard.</p>

<p>Ok..that's it for now. #shine2#<br />
&laquo; Last Edit: Oct 12, 2005, 12:33pm by RAIVEN &raquo;</p>

<p>Re: \&quot;The Scratching Post / The Dangling Thread.\&quot;&laquo; Reply #8 on Oct 12, 2005, 6:53pm &raquo;</p>

<p>There's that Distinction, and in fact, at least in MECH and Bots2, some of my best enemies were good real-life friends, or at least well-stomped acquaintances, lol. But alot of people do count on that Distinction, to plan their own actions around, or broader scope role applications.</p>

<p>Re: \&quot;The Scratching Post / The Dangling Thread.\&quot;&laquo; Reply #9 on Oct 12, 2005, 7:49pm &raquo;</p>

<p>Thing with real life friends, as game enemies is ya KNOW they aint gonna whine about getting their skulls handed to them. I laughed my &aring;&szlig;&szlig; off when I caught friendly fire from RAIVEN in mid teleport. See I took the damage, but Zanden had already approved my pass so I faded out snickering like a cheschire cat.<br />
An Ideal enemy, like em or not, is in the Understanding that it is a game, you win with humility, lose with dignity, and everyone comes out of it keeping the feeling it was a game still.</p>

<p>Re: \&quot;The Scratching Post / The Dangling Thread.\&quot;&laquo; Reply #10 on Oct 14, 2005, 4:58am &raquo;</p>

<p>Haaaalignment! I don't consider it a characteristical inconsistency that I went from Neutral to Dark anymore than I can say all that five times fast. Why was I Neutral? Sheesh. I was tired of the With us or Against us crowd. LOTR had alot to do with that. I was slaughtered so fast an frequently that it made a blender seem like a leisurely spin in a comfy jar. I was tired of Sides. I was no good at Evading and Stealth and was an easy target. Sure I got real good at running and hiding but that came later. Learning more and more tricks on that and other things is what makes the game more fun once you depersonalize it. &hellip;pours a cup of coffee, ponders&hellip; Ok, Neutrality, yes, well after a few months in Shade I found myself in good company! Neutrals, and the philosophies of me and the neutral leader met on so many levels.</p>

<p>ULtimately I learned if you dont Start nothing there won't Be nothing. There are things out of control there, but those things have to initiate themselves, and that takes more wrk than alot of them wanted to put forth. We had the respect of soem of Shade's more powerful clans, and for awhile both alignments. But them's those things out of the sphere of contrl again.</p>

<p>Opinion! Assumptions. The Dark knew where I was, the Light knew too, or did they? The big picture was that by default we got alogn way better with those who could play Shade as a game, not as a soapbox for personal beliefs and podium for self annointed righteousness. So, nowadays I chose a side or the side chose me, hard to tell realy, chicken adn the egg, which came first? Eggs, Eggs were being hatched way before Chickens tumbled down the evolutionary ladder. In the beginning before chickens and eggs all was darkness, Religion and Shade though, that's for another blog entry entirely.</p>

<p>I'm here to define my stance. I'm not defending it, I'm defining it.</p>

<p>So, I started really shaking stuff up in Shade as a DieHard Neutral Follower of Zanden.</p>

<p>Grimm made the rules, Chaos gave us monsters to grow strong against, but who of them bailed my silly &aring;&szlig;&szlig; out of the situations both caused more, Lord Zanden. In a way, I still do believe Zanden can still yet be a force to be reckoned with in Shade.</p>

<p>But I serve Chaos, {EGO}, and the family of Darkness. What in me encouraged Neutrality before, shifted, I call it Character Evolution. I care Less about some things and care More about others.</p>

<p>Who knos what the future holds for me and alignment in Shade? It's a big deal sure, but I'll burn that bridge when I get there. In four games on this cellphone's online gaming section I was four different alignments. At that time in one game I was Neutral, you know the one. In another I was good, not noble, not even very heroic, just good spirited, I and my like were so focussed on progressing the game as heroes in it, we were good. In another game I would sooner destroy you as look at you, you were my prey there, target, you existed to fall at my feet as scrap metal. I'd decimate you or die with dignity, but the battle was what I lived fr and roamed the entire landscape seeking. Now the fourth game, this is hard to put into alignments as its everyone fighting everyone.</p>

<p>Might have been the truest neutral of all, not caring about anyone but me and my wins slot. Might have been the most evil, mercilessly putting losers in their place sometimes because I didnt like their names.</p>

<p>Might have been kinda good because I rarely challenged and gave my opponent a fighting change, striking lightly at first and mirroring their moves from then after thru the battle. Coulda been toying with the target too, lol. I cuold probably play as any alignment, but thru it all which one alignment has judged the least, been the best of friends, accepted me as I am, and I am, and I am in those ways etc, lol. They might serve Chaos, but whats my mindset, Chaos. My thoughts are ajumble, my actions unpredictable, my reputation chaotical.</p>

<p>I serve Chaos, I AM Chaos. Chaos as an idea, an ideal, an abstract and an ingame figure. All of the above.</p>

<p>Even after this clan grows weary of me and gives me my sword of remorse, if that happens, I'll probably still be Chaotic, no matter the Alignment.<br />
Re: \&quot;The Scratching Post / The Dangling Thread.\&quot;&laquo; Reply #11 on Nov 23, 2005, 8:29am &raquo;</p>

<p>On Being a Shade Exile: Judging from this post I'd say I was somehow able to get back onto Knights Errant, no telling how long this'll last or how frequent this'll be, so I'll try to compress and summarize this newest datadump of mental surplus. Silent on the board, the posts fewer and fewer, less to say as there is less to do. Nothing to say as I have nothing to do, No Shade Played, no words made. To some this is a relief, good fr you, chance and fortune declared you winners due to technical glorbiloobinisms on Verizon's part. To some this is seen as a loss, Believe me I've tried t stay on Shade, and I have, even logner than realistically technically possible, bent time, warped reality, but it snapped back on me. I'm in other realms now, taking what Shade and LOTR taught me and \&quot;takin it to the streets\&quot;.</p>

<p>FfffffI promised myself quietly I wouldnt get depressed about this either. A Game is just a Game but you guys Made that game forme. Grimm and Chaos and Zanden run it, but you guys added the color to the artwork of Shade.</p>

<p>Hell those friends and those I wouldnt throw up on if your &aring;&szlig;&szlig; was on fire, I'll miss ya all, you nutcases. Grimm said it was unfortunate this calculating move on Verizon's part to edge its customers into more profitable games but says he's hoping to have Brew Shade launched there soon. I think he has a real good chance, Get It Now's BREW selection sports NONE absolutely no multiplayer content.</p>

<p>It's a very lonely venture into the streamlined realm of colored brew action, but one day who knows, Verizon will see Shade revolutionize it, and a furrious chatterbox of a nutcase Shade Warrior named BarnCat heading the first wave into a brave and bold new world of possibility. I hope to see you all there! SO ya might be asking what does this leave me? YOu are't asking this?</p>

<p>Shoot, ask it, go ahead, out loud or in your head, ask. Neat I almost Heard that! ThAnKs! And in answer, well thsi cat's exploring this 2.0 browsers aspects, lettting it justify it's intrusivive and forced presence in my online cellphone life, and there are some nice aspects to it. It's not my old simplstic monochrome pixelated chunky funky kukakukachoonky old reality, but I guess I have to get used to it. I was lost my first cellphone my Nokia 3589i and I'll be lost in this LGvx6100 for awhie too I guess. {This is only my 3rd cellphone, my second being a brief messy episode in slow and stupid realm with a Samsung a650} NOW! Now, people keep saying oh just get this phone or oh just switch to this telephone company and I want people to pass on this message because it's an explanation adn I'm tired of repeating myself. I cannot afford it. Money does not grow on trees in my region of life. I have medical bills that could buy half the members on this board brand new cars, I have debts from practically filleting myself and tossing those pieces to the sharks whiel I try to keep my head above water. {no offense towards sharks, some of my best friends are sharks, lol} We scrape and scrabble and scramble a month by month state of being preying for a brighter time, darker days, and all. To clarify I am NOT wHiNiNg! I'm telling all this because I wanna stop seeing people say Oh just get a computer - webtv sucks, Oh just get get a better telephone/company - easy as that.</p>

<p>Right, lol sure. I'll get right on that, seeya in Shade in a few frikkin yrs, lol, funnay. {It's a Blog, I'm Ranting, not angry, just blasting out a few salvos of saved up fertilizer, DUCK!} I know I'll probably never get to play alongside some of ya ever again, as Brew will seperate us all by costs and capabilities, but I want you guys ta know I did want to, just the time was taken for granted, and the time was cut short. Those of you I did Shade alongside, if only just to stand there several refreshes while we follow up on some kooky plan that a percentage of the time advances the game a bit further, it was real.<br />
Shade Legends. Some of you have Levels, but levels can be gotten anywhere. Some of you had freinds, but those can be won by popularity contests.</p>

<p>Some of you were there from teh start, but that was determined by the luck of being able to Get in first, and stay in longest. Out of all those, no matter the levels, lengths and legendries, I'm gonna miss most you Interesting people!</p>

<p>Not just PLayers, but Characters!</p>

<p>You play a Role, you can damn sure Play, and you Know it's Just a Game!<br />
Different Ethics and Alignments, sure, but ya got integrity, no matter the color of your underwear.</p>

<p>HOlay molay I've rambled again, but still have I missed anything?</p>

<p>Hehhmmm, well, I'll be around, occasionally on the board, religiously, which means I might be on just once a week, like Sunday, BOW TO ME, but I'm reachable, some have my email, some have my text/phone#, all have my Chatlink.</p>

<p>So, in case I can't get back on, immediately, I just wanted to say all this and let my case, cards erh soemthing out on the table, I might not be playing with a full deck, but damn I'm gonna miss all you jokers, lol.</p>

<p>Unless a miracle happens and I get back in somehow, I won't be eating my words at least.</p>

<p>Re: \&quot;The Scratching Post / The Dangling Thread.\&quot;&laquo; Reply #12 on Nov 25, 2005, 2:56am &raquo;</p>

<p>OK, gue$$ this demand$ a part 2. On WHY I'm a $hade Exile! Money plain and $imple, ca$h, lack of $ufficient fund$.</p>

<p>It's been a $crewed up few year$. If it weren't for $hade and other cellphone game$ I'd have gone way nut$ by now, rever$ely if it weren't for tho$e place$ I might not be quite A$ nut$ now, who know$, lol. Mu$t be a good kinda nut$ otherwi$e I wouldnt even wanna return.</p>

<p>Okay Fir$t off I wa$ diagno$ned with a fluke di$ea$e called $arcoido$i$, but we've covered that already. But the$e thing$ have to happen in clump$ don't they? My $ignificant other contract$ Cancer, I won't explain what type, it\&quot;$ ju$t the type women her age are mo$t prone to, yep, that pair. $o the $urgerie$ involved and the recon$tructive work done {She'd been wanting an upgrade for year$, I told her I liked her a$ i$, but ultimately fate decide$ the$e thing$ I gue$$} talk about pricey inflation. $o that and my ho$pital $tay$ add up in the thou$and$.</p>

<p>And then the cruel joke of occurence$ gives my cat, my only $on {be$ide$ Pinkaroo} a urinary tract infection. No chance in hell I wa$ letting him die then putting him to $leep, he's the clo$e$t thing I'll probably ever have to a child, having rai$ed him from birth.</p>

<p>{He doe$nt even recognize hi$ own mother! I'm the parent.} So that end$ up adding more zero$ to the hundred$ thou$and$ etc. Only thing healthy in thi$ hou$ehold i$ the damn retarded white cat, and $he'$ been mentally $tunted from the $tart, but ther ya have$ it, the medical matter$. In$anely ridiculou$ helli$h $ituation, too traumatic to be true, hence why I don't even get into it, $hade Board or anywhere el$e for that matter. $o you'll forgive me if I $eem to lack pity for ju$t anyone el$e. I u$ed it all up on my$elf. Living to die, dying to live.</p>

<p>Thi$ i$ the kind of life that $eperate$ us from \&quot;normal\&quot;. {I $ee other people in the out$ide world, I envy them, I re$ent them, and I even $ometime$ Hate them, but I remind$ my$elf that wi$hing ill on anyone el$e won't help me any.} But that$ that. Now, the Phone$! Fir$t wa$ my tru$ty little dino$aur, the Nokia 3589i. It opened up a whole new world or 2 or 3 or 4 or more. It died. $imply refu$ed to pick up a $ignal anymore.</p>

<p>\&quot;$earching for $ervice\&quot; {but then let'$ face it, who i$n't? lol} $o ideal timing becau$e I wa$ then eligible for a phone exchange, and $hock of $hock$, they don't make that many phone$ anymore than can acce$$ the Mobile Web 1.0, where u$ Verizon Cu$tomer$ recieve our $hade/LOTR/Mech/Bot$2 from. So I a$ked what did! The $am$ung a650, bought it.</p>

<p>It wa$ $low, it $ucked, and lo$t $ignal $o much playing wa$ di$couraging at be$t. I traded that piece of $#!+ in $0 fa$t it'$ keypad $pun. Miraculou$ly, the LGvx6100, normally $porting the 2.0 brow$er, had $omehow through a fluke of data tran$fer retained it'$ 1.0 programming. $o I traded phone$ with my $pou$e to be able to $tay in $hade.</p>

<p>{Character tran$fer #2, the record time one} I wa$ $low, but I wa$ at lea$t able to Chat and before $y$tem degradation and amount$ of player$ affected my $peed dangerou$ly I wa$ content with troll$ Ogre$ and Orc $laughter$. The fateful day came, Pinkaaa can bear witne$$ to thi$ one, but I got up the gut$ to try an a$$i$ted trip to al'Rak. I ju$t wanted to make it to level 13, beyond that&hellip; whatever. {Btw Pink ha$ full permi$$ion to po$t the complete tran$cript, more or le$$ editted, of the volcano trip and my la$t action heroi$m$ in $hade} Level 3 of the Volcano I logged otu to allowed Pink to Bait and Clear the way for a run to the ladder up north, I wa$ in the narrow corridor $outh of the hallway up then ea$t to the ladder. Dream$ of Black Pearl, Golden Baron, Golden Touch, Twi$t, noting item de$cription$ for Crom'$ thread, vandalizing Chatroom$, and being able to $ay I wa$ at Bal'Rak, $o with a clean con$cience and integrity I could BUY tho$e thing$!</p>

<p>I even had hoped to live at Bal'Rak, if po$$ible, $aving up and collecting up on full $ets of each element $old there. \&quot;HTTP Error 403: Ace$$ Denied\&quot; WTF!?! I me$$aged Pink on M$N $aying I can't get back in, and in the end $he had to port out and $ugge$ted I do the $ame upon re-entry. The mi$$ion wa$ a $crub..,<br />
I called VZW Cu$tomer $ervice the next morning and a$ked what the deal wa$ they said the 1.0 brow$er on the phone wa$ experiencing $ome incon$intencie$ in $ynching up to the phone it$elf. Fine, re$igned I $ent my$elf on my merry way right on outta 1.0. My ace in the hole, LOTR: Middle-Earth War wa$ at lea$t $till playable right? Nope. \&quot;403: Acce$$ Denied\&quot; The explanation for thi$ one wa$ I needed the \&quot;03? $oftware put in, free of charge. I went intot he Verizon $tore here and a$ked for it, turn$ out I already HAD it! VZW Tech $ervice$ lied to me, a$ they might have lied before.</p>

<p>The punchline to all thi$ i$ bluntly and hone$tly laid out to me by an unu$ually candid counterper$on \&quot;Verizon doe$n't want cu$tomer$ playing the free game$\&quot; PLAY the Get It Now, BREW Game$, like what $hade promi$e$ to one day be. It'$ not there yet, but when it arrive$, it'll be a hit. It'll be the only multiplayer game on the li$t$, I know&hellip;</p>

<p>I've checked! It'$ what I do now. I make the be$t of a $crewy $ituation, and I'm damn good at it. I've had to be. Thi$ life i$ not for weakling$, thi$ wallet i$ not huge, thi$ phone i$ not the be$t money can buy, but I don't have the be$t money anyway$, so goodbuy!, lol. {Ha$ anyone gotten tired of $eeing all the$e dollar $igns yet? I tellya I can never $ee enough! Count the S's that made it through my careful editting proce$$ for a bonafide true blue No-Prize!} Later $Hader$!</p>&quot;
&quot;26&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/11/2006 5:47 am <br />
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<p>*A Day In the Lives of ME!*</p>

<p>{I wake up probably two or three times an afternoon, each time lookin at the clock and debating which time will be my getting up time. Finally settling on one, er one time, usually twelve, soemtimes one, lol. I turn on the tv, and put in a dvd, the noise helps my mind wake up. I make the first of two pots of coffee, it helps wake my body up. And I sit HERE in front of the webtv. I used to go by the day as to which email account I was going to devote my brief tiem interval to, but that varies singularly depending on the busier of the phorms.</p>

<p>It whirrs and wheezes and clicks and is fnally usable. I check emails for talkcity message notifications, remembering I now have coffee, I get a cup out and ready and promptly forget about it. I check the Shade Board, though sometimes I really question why, thigns do love to go downhill there. no fault of the admin moderators or most of the members, but when you belong to a community of a bunch of anonymous characters that in the game can kill other anonymous characters, alot of inner beasts come to the surface. On their board it's just drama, spells and swordplay are powerless in the world of words, but no less inconveniencing.</p>

<p>I leave with a chuckle at the latest of a well thought jab quip stab or rib, the smugness of proving I know a soemthing on a topic there, the anger of a continuing injustice, or the depression of a dulling atmosphere of grey bleak self destructiveness. Most the time it's the previous two. I like my avatar there, the shady jester, am the Shade Jester there. but there are days I'm not feeling very funny. My personal life or online life or gaming life all too easily rains on my charade.</p>

<p>About 3 pm yipes damn grunt groan and gripe I gotta shut off or disengaged and make my same old customary 4 toasted cheese and lunchmeat sandwiches. The sun is still blarin yellow lasers through the blinds and I sidestep them like a ninja breaking into a laser tripwired bankvault. Outside everything is in shades of white and I cower anticipating a day of discomfort and pain as my nocturnal and afflicted body punishes me for walking in the sun's time on earth. where the normal people do their normal things, while I guard them against eachother and themselves.</p>

<p>My drive to work has lately discovered a shortcut that shortens my commute by four minutes, but has even more lately been as slow or slower, it's damned too many humans all trying t live in one concrete colony. I don't think humans are meant to live this way, but what wuold know, I haven't been human for over twenty five years. And each new life circumstance seperates me further from humans and the living. No big loss, what passes for Humans and what passes for Life, both are found seriously lacking.</p>

<p>I arrive at the office, unloading my lunchbox, coat, and a coffee thermos the size of R2D2, adn make my way to car #58, a cantankerous ford taurus and head inside to grab the carkeys, the keys tot he buildings I guard and the mileage logbook and radio. Once inside the car, I do have ta say this, run as poorly as it might this car has cold and powerful airconditioning and by the time I reach the main road up the car is a walk in freezer and I am in Heaven, heaven plus a &szlig;&ordf;&thorn;&thorn;y ford taurus and having to work, that is.</p>

<p>I turn off the main roads as soon as possible and take the back road behind teh shopping center, I don't wanna deal with people right away, getting in trouble for attention or defiance, I really have cared less and less what they do until I've achieved boringness and they behave, but there are people new to our culture here who assume I give enough of a damn that they can play around with the security guard for a bit. How empty their lives must be. They're already worse off that anything can possibly do to them, but the morbid thoughts do go through my mind.</p>

<p>WHer's the SHade, I need SHADE! Sometimes the fat lazy brightly colored badly dressed hollow human corporate peopel have the shaded parking hogged up and I have to try to ignore the pains, other times I am serendipitously lucky and for 45 minutes the shade is completely over the car beforeI'm microwaved again. It's still early yet,. the building's not totally closed and needing patrolled yet, s I turn on my cellphone and check chats, or kill off a quick critter, reply to messages I sent earlier on the first smoke break of the day.</p>

<p>The night goes on with intermittent shading, scifi fantasy bookreading, people watching and introspection, which in my case aint always good, lol. Any and all of that can be rudely interrupted by the annoying humans and their various mental deficiencies. Amanda offstettler {sp} talks about domestic issues on 790 am, then she scoots over for Joe Tienne {sp} and his Liberal Outpost, a humorous look at the conservative republicans and their small retarded texan paramour and his attempts at empire.</p>

<p>Darkness falls a few hours later, and I can step out of teh car, stretch, sure I was out once before briefly for building rounds and gabbing with the janitorial staff, but was I alone t smoke and think? No, I wasn't. A filtered cigar is light and puffed and from up on the hill the ants look like ants, they still drive cars and shriek and giggle and bellow profanities to eachother and bumble into eachother. I let a small rumblin growl rumble out of my throat, a venting sigh with an edge I guess, teeth a bit bared, but nerves smoothed a bit.</p>

<p>10 pm Coast to Coast AM with George Norry comes on. I'm suffering fr entertainment since Howard Stern tucked tail and ran to satellite like the little pusswad I guess he always was. That and I'm too much of a cheapskate to buy a satellite radio and he was gettin kinda beat&aring;&szlig;&szlig;ed on by teh FCC, but damn it still sucks. Ah well, sorry howard, but I have new friends now sinceyou moved on, they live on NPR Public Radio, 790 talk radio, and one little gem of a canadian radio station that plays teh slicingest french techno, the kinda music I just wanna jovially break stuff to.</p>

<p>It's about time to go and I do my final rounds basically a repeated ofthe earlier run, but darker, conclude the paperwork ofthe whole lotta nothing going on punctuated with the occasional human misbehaviors and resultant corrections. And I turn off te lights, lock the office back up, lmao office? My office is a broom closet zI currently share witht he teldata equipment and boxes of maintenance parts, but the chair is incongruously luxuriant, lol. It'll try to put you to seep if it gets the chance.</p>

<p>I'm back out int he car for teh last few minutes of nonwork work, Shade for a closer, george norry's last words with his kooky guest and even kookier phone calls, lol. and I call off on the radio, and drive back.</p>

<p>I get home lugging thelunchbox coffee thermos and 230 lbs of resigned me up teh stairs. Gobie is right at the door already yelling at me trying t convince me that allthe while I was gone he was starved and neglected by amazonphoenix, who is trying to sleep when the commotion of me coming home always wakes her up and for awhile she stands in place wbbling eyes flickering, but dead flames of sleepiness before she wanders back to bed after uttering a creaking semblance of language. And I sit back in front of the webtv, channel 42's cartoon network adult swim playing, and the keyboard in front of my rattling witht he frenzied staccato of huge hands trying for 60 wpm, and instead achieving stiff crunchy wrists.</p>

<p>In a bit I'm shutting off everything, after doing one last check of all the bases, taking my prolonging this excuse for a life, pills, and crawling bck to the cool darknened back bedroom that suffices for my coffin and sleeping the day the humans call beautiful weather away until I get up adn do this all over again.}</p>&quot;
&quot;26&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/22/2006 6:25 am <br />
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<p>Ferret {What else, lol}</p>

<p>From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia {Wikipedia rocks.}</p>

<p>Domestic Ferret<br />
Conservation status: Domesticated<br />
A domestic ferret \&quot;resting\&quot; momentarily. {This top pic most resembles Pinky, and momentarily is so damn true, her sleep can be from an hour to a minute of aware rest before hyperactivity resumes}</p>

<p>Scientific classification<br />
Kingdom:Animalia<br />
Phylum:Chordata<br />
Class:Mammalia<br />
Order:Carnivora<br />
Family:Mustelidae<br />
Genus:Mustela<br />
Species:M. putorius<br />
Subspecies:M. p. furo<br />
Trinomial name<br />
Mustela putorius furo<br />
(Linnaeus, 1758)</p>

<p>In general use, a ferret is a domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo), a creature first bred from the wild European polecat or steppe polecat at least 2,500 years ago. {Eeenteresteeeng}</p>

<p>Several other small, elongated carnivorous mammals belonging to the family Mustelidae also have the word \&quot;ferret\&quot; in their common names, including the endangered black-footed ferret.</p>

<p>Contrary to popular belief, ferrets are not rodents, but members of the mustelid family, which also includes weasels, badgers and otters. {She does move around in that loping waddling ungainly otterlike manner, seeming like every movement is playful}</p>

<p>Ferrets as pets</p>

<p>Ferrets sleeping in a pile</p>

<p>In many ways, ferrets act like kittens that never grow up. They have energy, curiosity, and potential for chaos all their lives, and are always keenly aware of their surroundings. However, they are far more people-oriented than cats, and most actively elicit play with their owners. {THank gods forthis article, I thought she was just being weird, she's trying to teach ME games, lol. I think Tag and Tugowar are her preferences.}</p>

<p>Their lifespan can vary widely, but usually falls between six and eight years, though in rare cases they can live into their early teens. {Egads.}</p>

<p>Dangers to ferrets</p>

<p>It has been suggested that ferrets were bred for curiosity; whether this is true or not, their curiosity often exceeds their common sense. {Pinky had one mishap fallign into the bathtub, she couldn't get out the sides are too slippery so she knocked a shampoo bottle onto herself, knocking her self just a tad silly.}</p>

<p>For these reasons, steps must be taken to \&quot;ferret proof\&quot; a home before acquiring one as a pet. {We couldn't Fproof though whole house, but she does have the run of the bathroom, and run she does.}</p>

<p>Ferret proofing a house is an ongoing task that involves carefully going through each room, removing items dangerous to ferrets and covering over any holes or potential escape routes. Ferrets can open improperly-latched cupboards or doors by rolling over and clawing at the bottom edge, so many owners buy childproof latches or keep cleaning products in high, out-of-reach places. However, ferrets can fit through holes as small as an inch square, making some childproof latches ineffective. {She'll savage the door in an attempt to get out and raom the whole apartment, further boosting the Escapee Theory}</p>

<p>Diet</p>

<p>Ferrets are obligate carnivores; their natural diet consists entirely of meat, and they lack the ability to digest vegetable matter. {She does have a carrot, but has ignored it for two nights now, it'll have to be trashcanned.}</p>

<p>There are a wide variety of ferret foods available at pet shops worldwide. A cat or kitten food can also be used, as long as it provides the high protein and fat content required by the ferret's metabolism. {She's doing just fine on catfood, first tim she ate it though she bolted it all down to quickly and had to throw up, since then she's mastered paced eating, lol}</p>

<p>Activity</p>

<p>Ferrets spend most of their time (14 to 18 hours a day) sleeping, but when awake they are very active, exploring their surroundings relentlessly. Ferrets are crepuscular, meaning they are most active during dawn and dusk. If kept in a cage, they should be let out for a few hours daily to get exercise and satisfy their curiosity. When ferrets are kept in their cages for too long, their walking ability can be affected and they may become subject to depression or \&quot;cage stress\&quot;. {The sleeping bit is right, and Pinky seems nocturnal too, as I speak she's beating the hell outta her cage door, explanations for this behavior later in this article}</p>

<p>Ferrets, like cats, can use a litter box with training. {She does dutifully dispose onto the paper towels in the corners}</p>

<p>Ferrets are also fine backyard companions and especially enjoy \&quot;helping\&quot; their owners in the garden. However, they should not be allowed to wander; ferrets are fearless to the point of foolishness and will get into whatever holes they will find, including storm drains. Whenever they are outside, they should be closely supervised and preferably kept on an \&quot;H\&quot;-shaped harness leash designed for ferrets.</p>

<p>Play</p>

<p>Since ferrets are social animals, many of them are playful by heart and are happy to play with humans. \&quot;Play\&quot; for a ferret can involve hide-and-seek games, or some form of predator/prey game in which either the human attempts to catch the ferret or the ferret to catch the human. {Very fun times in her little world of ferret play, it's like learning the customs of a whole other culture}</p>

<p>Like a playful kitten, ferrets usually will not actually \&quot;bite\&quot; their human companions, but instead gently grab a toe or finger in their mouth and roll around with it. However, ferrets that have been abused or are in extreme pain will bite a human. Ferrets have extremely strong bites and can readily bite through human skin. Once properly socialized, however, domesticated ferrets will very rarely bite humans. {She does do those little lovenips, but compared to the chomping Gobie does they're barely felt. She seems to like being rolled around and carried alot too}</p>

<p>Most kitten toys work well with ferrets. Toys made of rubber or foam should be avoided, however, as ferrets can chew off and swallow small pieces, causing or leading to intestinal blockage. Ferrets love playing tug of war with toys and<br />
stuffed animals. {She does have a plastic easter egg and a ball, but doesn't show interest in them unless I'm pushing them around.}</p>

<p>When ferrets are especially excited, they will perform the weasel war dance, a frenzied series of sideways hops. This is often accompanied by a soft chuckling noise, called dooking by many ferret owners. {This is so damn cute}</p>

<p>Ferrets have been known to play with household cats and small non-aggressive dogs. However, great care must be taken when introducing ferrets to any new animal, particularly terriers and other breeds with instincts for catching ferret-sized prey. Ferrets will normally not get along with rabbits, rats, and mice, which comprise part of its diet in the wild. {She and Gobie get along famously though they're still trying to synchronize their play styles, eventually giving up to lay down and stare at eachother.}</p>

<p>Ferrets need their nails clipped and ears cleaned on a regular basis. {Huuuge friggin nails on this girl}</p>

<p>Most ferrets also shed twice a year, in the spring and fall; during this time, it is a good idea to brush them regularly and give them a laxative to protect against ingesting too much fur. {She likes a rubdown with a warm wet cloth}</p>

<p>Over-frequent bathing can actually increase a ferret's natural smell, as its skin works overtime to replace the oils lost in the bath. {Explains the oily fur}</p>

<p>Ferret biology and health concerns</p>

<p>Adrenal disease {Okay these are her symptoms right on word for word.}</p>

<p>Adrenal disease, a growth of the adrenal glands that can be either hyperplasia or cancer, is most often diagnosed by symptoms like unusual hair loss, increased aggression, and (in the case of females) an enlarged vulva. Even if the growth is benign, it can still cause a hormonal imbalance which can have devastating effects on the ferret's health. {This is the most awesome part of this article, I finally know what's wrong with her, but it's worse news than simply being in heat. She has the swelling, the fur loss, and the aggression only seems to apply to whatever contains her, cage doors and bathroom doors. It's frantic mental patient grade thrashing clawing and biting through, but she does tire out after awhile.}</p>

<p>Treatment options include surgery to excise the affected glands, melatonin implants, steroids and/or hormone therapy. The cause of adrenal disease is unknown, but speculated triggers include unnatural light cycles, diets based around processed ferret foods, and the premature desexing of pet-store ferrets. Others have suggested that the problem is hereditary. {We uh just don't have the money for this, lol, mmmmaybe the Humane Society does treatments?}</p>

<p>Terminology and Coloring</p>

<p>A sable ferret, the most common color variation {What color is Sable?}</p>

<p>Male ferrets are called hobs; female ferrets are jills. A spayed female is a sprite, and a neutered male is a gib. Ferrets under one year old are known as kits. A group of ferrets is known as a \&quot;business\&quot;. {She might be a Jill, I see no spaying scars indicating her a Sprite, lol}</p>

<p>Ferrets come in a variety of coat colors and patterns, the most common of which are as follows:</p>

<p>Colors:<br />
red-eyed white (albino)<br />
black<br />
black sable<br />
champagne<br />
chocolate<br />
cinnamon {Close.}<br />
dark-eyed white<br />
sable<br />
silver</p>

<p>Color concentrations:<br />
point<br />
roan {Orangish}<br />
solid<br />
standard</p>

<p>Markings:<br />
blaze {Possibly}<br />
panda {Maybe?}<br />
mitt</p>

<p>In the film Kindergarten Cop, John Kimble (played by Arnold Schwarzenegger) owns a pet ferret, which later becomes the mascot of his kindergarten class and saves his life by biting the main antagonist near the end. {This ferret was a lifesaver, it saved their lives and well earlier it calmed the kids down so Arnie cuold teach Kindygarten}</p>

<p>The film The Beastmaster has two ferrets which appear as major characters. The film's protagonist usually kept them in a small pouch attached to his belt. {I can't remember the names of them, Ogo and Pogo? Bummer part is I think one winds up dying.}</p>

<p>Retrieved from \&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferret\&quot;<br />
Categories: Domesticated animals | Articles with unsourced statements | Mustelids | Animals kept as pets</p>

<p>This page was last modified 23:49, 19 May 2006.</p>

<p>{It's a long article so I only kept the parts that applied. Our poor little girl's having a rough time.}</p>&quot;
&quot;31&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Bloodgeon  Staff 	1/27/2004 11:10 pm <br />
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<p>Dream Interpretation Offers Insight</p>

<p>Dream experts tell what the real meaning is behind our dreams.<br />
By  Leanna Skarnulis</p>

<p>Reviewed By Brunilda  Nazario, MD</p>

<p>Ever had the classic \&quot;examination\&quot; dream? You dream you're late for class and miss the exam, or you can't find the classroom, or you haven't studied or you studied the wrong subject. You panic. Upon awakening, you might dismiss the dream as irrelevant -- after all you haven't been a student for years. Or you may instantly sense how the dream reflects what's going on in your life. Perhaps the dream dramatizes how ill prepared you feel to handle a work project or reminds you to write a report you'd forgotten about.</p>

<p>Most of us pay little attention to our dreams. The impression in western society is that dreams are the province of psychoanalysts seeking to unlock mysteries of neuroses and psychoses. But, in fact, dreams can be very useful tools for self-discovery and problem solving. It takes just a bit of practice to learn dream interpretation.</p>

<p>Many books on dream interpretation contain a dream dictionary. Some common themes and their meanings are:</p>

<p>Falling: insecurity, loss of control, feeling threatened</p>

<p>Being chased: running away from your fears</p>

<p>Teeth falling out: anxiety, losing face, concerns about self-image, inability to get a grip on something</p>

<p>Being naked in public: feeling vulnerable, anxious about something that did or will happen, desire to be noticed</p>

<p>Ocean: the unconscious, emotional energy</p>

<p>Train: power, freedom</p>

<p>Island: isolation, loneliness, tranquility, longing for independence</p>

<p>Flying: desire for freedom, release of creative energy, transcending limitations</p>

<p>Finding a new room in a house:<br />
discovering an aspect of yourself you weren't aware of</p>

<p>Experts tell WebMD it's more instructive to understand dreams in terms of your own experience rather than to try to apply the meanings in dream dictionaries. Mark Freeman, PhD, who teaches a course on dream interpretation and uses dreams in personal counseling at Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla., suggests looking at the book called, A Dictionary of Symbols, by Juan Eduardo Cirlot, or The Secret Language of Dreams, by David Fontana, only after you've examined your dream and made associations between the dream symbols and your life.</p>

<p>Gayle Delaney, PhD, a dream specialist in private practice in Mill Valley, Calif., is more emphatic about the place of dream dictionaries. \&quot;Throw them out,\&quot; she says. \&quot;They're the bane of all dream work. They've kept it in the dustbin of the intellectual mainstream. Yes, there are common dream themes, but no, they don't all mean the same thing.\&quot;</p>

<p>Trends in Dream Interpretation</p>

<p>Ancient cultures attached great significance to dreams as communication with God or prophecy or out-of-body travel. Much of twentieth century dream theory was influenced by three approaches: Freudian, Jungian and gestalt. Their differences are illustrated in the interpretations they would give to a dream about being chased. Freudians would say the dream represents a repressed wish to be captured and have sex. Jungians would say the pursuer represents a disowned part of the dreamer's personality that may need to be accepted. Gestalt theorists would suggest that every image in the dream represents some part of the dreamer.</p>

<p>\&quot;Modern dream work has moved toward metaphor and problem solving, and people should stop trying to fit their interpretations to psychoanalytical theory,\&quot; says Delaney, author of seven books on dreams, including All About Dreams: Everything You Need To Know About Why We Have Them, What They Mean, and How To Put Them To Work for You. \&quot;If they describe their dream to five different theorists, they'll get five different interpretations.\&quot;</p>

<p>Freeman, who uses dream interpretation primarily to counsel students regarding careers and relationships, tells WebMD most dreams compensate for skewed relationships to the outside world. \&quot;For example, if we're too nice, our anger and hostility can come out in dreams,\&quot; he says. He describes a woman who was so preoccupied with being pregnant that she neglected other aspects of her femininity. In a dream, she was at a party wearing a maternity dress when a voluptuous woman in a miniskirt approached and spilled a drink on her. \&quot;My client got very upset and angry in the dream,\&quot; says Freeman. \&quot;The dream was compensating for a lopsided situation in which she'd been too much into her maternal self and ignoring her femininity. Dreams can be self-correcting in that way, letting us know when we're out of balance.\&quot;</p>

<p>Doing Your Own Dream Interpretation</p>

<p>Both Delaney and Freeman use an interview approach with clients they say individuals can use to interpret their own dreams. Basically the interview unravels the dream metaphor to discover what the dream symbols mean to the dreamer and the dream's relevance to the dreamer's present day life.</p>

<p>For example, Delaney's interview with a woman who dreamt she'd had sex with her old boyfriend, George, might go like this:</p>

<p>Delaney: What is George like?</p>

<p>Dreamer: Extremely handsome and dashing, but I couldn't get close to him.</p>

<p>Delaney: Why did you break up?</p>

<p>Dreamer: He was critical and kept me at arm's length.</p>

<p>Delaney: Is there anyone in your life now who's sort of like George?</p>

<p>Dreamer: I'm dating Michael. He's handsome and dashing, but he's blond.</p>

<p>He's not at all like George. Last night before I went to sleep I tried to talk to him about our relationship, but he put his arms straight out and said he didn't want to talk about it.</p>

<p>Delaney: So is there any parallel between the dream and real life?</p>

<p>Dreamer: Now that you mention it ...</p>

<p>Delaney says if friends told the dreamer that Michael was just like George, her subjective bias would prevent her from seeing the parallel.</p>

<p>But subjective bias can be overridden in the dream state. \&quot;Dreams bring objectivity to everyday experience, and this dream revealed her unconscious pattern of choosing men like George.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Dreams are pretty transparent, but most people never try to decode them,\&quot; says Freeman. \&quot;It's like learning a new language.\&quot; He teaches a four-week dream interpretation class and says when students begin, they view the symbols literally. \&quot;Dreaming they fell down stairs must mean they fell down stairs,\&quot; he says.</p>

<p>The device both Freeman and Delaney use to get dreamers past the literal symbols and discover how the symbols act as a metaphor for what's happening in their lives is to have them describe the people, setting, mood, and actions in a dream as though they're talking to someone from another planet. They say dreamers can use the interview technique on themselves, and Delaney suggests questions you could ask if, for example, you dreamed about losing a purse or wallet:</p>

<p>What is a purse or wallet? Pretend I come from another planet and have no idea what one is, why humans use them and what they carry in them.</p>

<p>Why would a human such as yourself care if your purse was lost or stolen?<br />
How do you feel in the dream when your purse is lost or stolen?</p>

<p>Is there anywhere in your life where you feel the way you feel in the dream when you realize your purse has been lost or stolen?</p>

<p>How so? Be as specific as you can.</p>

<p>Having identified the relevant area of your life, is there anything you could do to change the situation?</p>

<p>\&quot;Insights come easily with dreams if you don't jump to interpretations, but first describe the images and then ask what does that remind me of in my life?\&quot; says Delaney. \&quot;Dream images aren't that hard to get. What's hard is to act on your insights.\&quot;</p>

<p>In addition to providing insights, dreams may also serve as warnings, putting you in touch with something you're not consciously aware of.</p>

<p>Freeman cites the example of a psychologist who paid attention to dreams that warned of illness, went to the doctor and learned he was in the early stages of cancer.</p>

<p>Many people have experienced psychic or prophetic dreams. Jungian theory would attribute psychic dreams to a collective unconscious shared by all people, and prophetic dreams to the past, present, and future as existing more or less simultaneously. Freeman collects stories of such unusual dreams and describes a famous case in Florida in which a mother had a recurring nightmare about her deceased daughter whose body had been cremated.<br />
She saw the daughter's head in a jar. \&quot;She went to the sheriff who thought she was crazy, but she persisted,\&quot; says Freeman. \&quot;Eventually they found the daughter's skull on a shelf in the coroner's office.\&quot;</p>

<p>Psychic and prophetic dreams raise many questions but few answers, which points out a problem with the study of dreams in general. Freeman and Delaney tell WebMD much remains to be learned about how dreams function, but the field suffers from a severe lack of research dollars.</p>

<p>Dream Incubation<br />
You've probably had the experience of waking up in the morning with a creative idea or a solution to a problem. It's an exhilarating feeling.<br />
Instead of waiting for it to happen, you can harness that power by incubating dreams. Pose a problem or question before you fall asleep, and the answer may be revealed when you awaken (Be patient. It takes practice). Freeman describes how to do it. \&quot;Start by writing down thoughts.</p>

<p>What do I really want an answer to? If you're troubled about a relationship, ask 'How do I want my relationship with so-and-so to evolve?' As you fall asleep, repeat the question over and over. In the morning write down the answer.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;The question comes up, how are we smarter in our dreams?\&quot; asks Delaney. \&quot;I don't know. But all cultures have expressions for it, such as 'night brings good counsel' and 'sleep on it.'\&quot;</p>

<p>Published Jan. 12, 2004.</p>&quot;
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<p>LOTRevolution!: A Board of the Rings, Fansite for the players of Verizon's LOTR Games.</p>

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<p>[Armor], the [Helms],[Shields]&amp; (well) the [Armor]</p>

<p>]C0BALT[<br />
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[Armor], the [Helms],[Shields]&amp; (well) the [Armor]<br />
A section for posting about the ever-fashionable outerwear of Middle-Earth.</p>

<p>First tips are: Wear as Much as you Can [Equip]! Always keep a spare outfit or two in the [Bank], just in case you end up dying, or for handing down to a lower levelled clan-member and always replace it all with the best you have.</p>

<p>Never settle for less than the most, lol!</p>

<p>]C0BALT[<br />
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Re: [Armor], the [Helms],[Shields]&amp; (well) the [Ar<br />
&laquo; Reply #1 on: Jan 14th, 2005, 07:23am &raquo;<br />
Armorings? Here we go, what I know of is:</p>

<p>Leather, hahhhh, as a 3rd generation Bikerkid, Leather's excellent, Light, heavy, studded hero, etc etc, but face it, it's still leather, no need for living low, unless you're a low level.</p>

<p>Elven Mails, Plate or Chain, it's worth it's weight in gold and worth it's gold in protection. Kill Elvis, oops Elves, lol, for this one soem towns sell it too, but those take somelooking, and exploring is the best part of the game.</p>

<p>Mithril! Holy hecka cool, Mithril anything, yesss. Kill Elves for it, er \&quot;npc\&quot; Elves, Player controlled elves wearing this stuff will kick your ass in for trying it. Not suggested.</p>

<p>Elven Steel armors, brilliant blue steel and ifit's anything like Elven Steeljade Armor, it gives some magic protection and boosts progressive healing time,the rate of which you recover HPs w/o healing.</p>

<p>Assassin's Armor. Well it's stealthy seeming and just might be that next step below Nightshade in protection.</p>

<p>Speaking of Nightshade, the feel of being a living shadow, encased in premium armoring, hwaaaah. First time I saw this worn I thought someone had killed a Ringwraith for it. and that got me thinking, hmmm..,</p>

<p>White Elven armors, Someone told me these can be gotten off the Dwarf king too, but alone that Squat nearly killed me, 30 points of ouchie with hurling war axes. Scroodat, I took off, I Ran, I'm a coward, WAAAH! These can be bought without donating blood to the soil though, players or stores.</p>

<p>Glazed Plate Mail IS the best protection money can buy in the more widely known towns, but a little traveling, if you got the right moves, can get you better, but you probably should be wearing this when you try it.</p>

<p>Further than this it's the basic gear nobody wants to hear about and the other gear everyone's curious about.</p>

<p>But few are thought of as deserving..,<br />
Dont let that stop you from getting your own though, onward and upward, find it, earn it, wear it and kill more stuff to wear more stuff.</p>

<p>REDS0NJA<br />
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Re: [Armor], the [Helms],[Shields]&amp; (well) the [Ar<br />
&laquo; Reply #2 on: Feb 16th, 2005, 2:55pm &raquo;<br />
The intersting thing about certain armor, is that they work well with certain races. For example the elven blue steel works great for elfs. I wore this armor for the longest time.</p>

<p>Until the night shade came along.</p>

<p>On the subject of the Dwarf king , he only drops 4 things. Some are more common than others. The king only drops two things at a time, Mithril shield is the most common one droped , and a weapon either the Heroic Hammer of Cleaving, or the Herroic Bow of protection. The shield is great , the weapons are nice to look at ,but they sloooooooow. The rare item he drops is the Mithril Helm. The helm is one of the key items in the game. You can only use the shield with a sword or one handed weapon, but the helm you can wear all the time.</p>

<p>]C0BALT[<br />
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Re: [Armor], the [Helms],[Shields]&amp; (well) the [Ar<br />
&laquo; Reply #3 on: Feb 17th, 2005, 12:11am &raquo;</p>

<p>After a quick helpful briefing from Xyloc, I changed my mind on pursuing Dwarfie solo, at least for another level or two. Bad enough he hits like a tiny mack truck, but he lasts too [Damn] long too, lol. Think I'll switch caves now...,</p>

<p>REDS0NJA<br />
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Re: [Armor], the [Helms],[Shields]&amp; (well) the [Ar<br />
&laquo; Reply #4 on: Mar 9th, 2005, 1:03pm &raquo;<br />
A quick note on buying and selling gear. the price at the shop is the price. when you sell something to the shop you get 1/3 of the price value.</p>

<p>So lets say you but a foil at shop for 285,000. when selling it back to the shop you will only get around 115,000.<br />
So for thing that you get when killing a monster for example the dragon blade sword, the shop will give you 4,350. whether you are buying from someone or doing the selling, its not unheard of to sell this for 4,350 - 12,000. the shop price if sold in one would be 13,150.</p>

<p>Also I have been know to give a pick up fee. for example if i go to lothlorian for someone , say for a wizards staff, and the shop price is 385,000. Im going to charge and even 400,000 for going to get it.</p>

<p>On the matter of selling to the shop.</p>

<p>All shops sell stuff for the same price, except the town of forving which buys stuff back for a little more gold.</p>

<p>Now on iteams that come from super monsters like the Dwarf King, you may pay what ever the sell wants.</p>

<p>Items from the Balrag generaly are not for sell<br />
as well as the items from the ancient.</p>

<p>Theses are so hard to come by, than we hord them. and if they are sold, it would be at a very high price. I sold a mith helm for 1,000,000. Lol then i bought my Mith broadsword for 2,500,000.</p>

<p>So dont be shocked when in the market for new gear.</p>

<p>]C0BALT[<br />
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Re: [Armor], the [Helms],[Shields]&amp; (well) the [Ar<br />
&laquo; Reply #5 on: Mar 9th, 2005, 8:21pm &raquo;<br />
There's alot of aggro over the lower levels wearing full mithril these days. And when ya think about it, it's for good reason(s). This stuff's running rampant in Shade. Erh, list mode...</p>

<p>...engaged! Okay well for starters.</p>

<p>It's too tempting to hunt way above your level and take crazy risks, therefore losing your gear and whining about not being able to go into the hell you died in to recover it.</p>

<p>Or hunting At your level with your boosted advantages, there's a risk of becoming bored and losign interest in Middle-Earth then fading from the scene. Myself I don't see this happening to, I love overkill, I'll unleash Dragon's Breath on rats and bats for the fun of it, but Middle-Earth needs its players to keep the goodies coming so dumping prime gear on some junior spaceman has that risk going to it.</p>

<p>You're Pkiller Bait! That's right, they will not only kill you for fun and exp, they'll kill you for cold hard cash too. What other critter in Middle-Earth will drop so much good stuff for so little effort?</p>

<p>Too much of that'll stunt your growth.<br />
You'll develop far more valuable skills and abilities that no amount of gear will equal. It's true, I spent over a year in my different chracters barely wearing anything much above Elf and Mercenary gear and that was all I could and would supply any Clan Members I had at that time too.</p>

<p>[Probably why I lost members, but wtH.<br />
Doesn't it just feel better knowing you're wearing gear you earned? Or at least \&quot;growing into it\&quot; until you can fight the monsters and go to the towns that sell those?</p>

<p>You guys play however ya want, this is just one side of my many facetted opinion, lol.</p>

<p>HAPPY HUNTING!</p>&quot;
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<p>{This one's dedicated to a close personal friend of the BarnCat and Cobalt.}</p>

<p>This one's Totally VaGaBoNd.</p>

<p>The Vagabond's House . . .<br />
Don Blanding -<br />
The Vagabond Poet</p>
 
<p>. . . Some Lines Scrawled on the Door of Vagabond's House . . .</p>
 
<p>West of the sunset stands my house,<br />
There . . and east of the dawn;<br />
North to the Arctic runs my yard;<br />
South to the Pole, my lawn;<br />
Seven seas are to sail my ships<br />
To the ends of the earth . . . beyond;<br />
Drifter's gold is for me to spend -<br />
For I am a vagabond.<br />
Fabulous cities are mine to loot;<br />
Queens of the earth to wed;<br />
Fruits of the world are mine to eat;<br />
The couch of a king, my bed;<br />
All that I see is mine to keep;<br />
Foolish the fancy seems,<br />
But I am rich with the wealth of Sight,<br />
The coin of the realm of dreams . . .</p>
 
<p>Vagabond's House</p>
 
<p>When I have a house . . . as I sometimes may . . .<br />
I'll suit my fancy in every way.<br />
I'll fill it with things that have caught my eye<br />
In drifting from Iceland to Molokai.<br />
It won't be correct or in period style,<br />
But . . . oh, I've thought for a long, long while<br />
Of all the corners and all the nooks,<br />
Of all the bookshelves and all the books,<br />
The great big table, the deep soft chairs,<br />
And the Chinese rug at the foot of the stairs<br />
(It's an old, old rug from far Chow Wan<br />
That a Chinese princess once walked on).<br />
My house will stand on the side of a hill<br />
By a slow, broad river, deep and still,<br />
With a tall lone pine on guard nearby<br />
Where the birds can sing and the storm winds cry.<br />
A flagstone walk, with lazy curves,<br />
Will lead to the door where a Pan's head serves<br />
As a knocker there, like a vibrant drum,<br />
To let me know that a friend has come,<br />
And the door will squeak as I swing it wide<br />
To welcome you to the cheer inside.<br />
For I'll have good friends who can sit and chat<br />
Or simply sit, when it comes to that,<br />
By the fireplace where the fir logs blaze<br />
And the smoke rolls up in a weaving haze.<br />
I'll want a woodbox, scarred and rough<br />
For leaves and bark and odorous stuff,<br />
Like resinous knots and cones and gums,<br />
To toss on the flames when winter comes.<br />
And I hope a cricket will stay around,<br />
For I love it's creaky lonesome sound.<br />
There'll be driftwood powder to burn on logs<br />
And a shaggy rug for a couple of dogs,<br />
Boreas, winner of prize and cup,<br />
And Mickey, a lovable gutter-pup.<br />
Thoroughbreds, both of them, right from the start,<br />
One by breeding, the other by heart.<br />
There are times when only a dog will do<br />
For a friend . . . when you're beaten, sick and blue<br />
And the world's all wrong, for he won't care<br />
If you break and cry, or gouch and swear,<br />
For he'll let you know as he licks your hands<br />
That he's downright sorry . . . and understands.<br />
I'll have on a bench a box inlaid<br />
With dragon-plaques of milk white jade<br />
To hold my own particular brand<br />
Of cigarettes brought from the Pharaohs land,<br />
With a cloisonne bowl on a lizards skin<br />
To flick my cigarette ashes in.<br />
And a squat blue jar for a certain blend<br />
Of pipe tobacco, I'll have to send<br />
To a quaint old chap I chanced to meet<br />
In his fusty shop on a London street.<br />
A long low shelf of teak will hold<br />
My best-loved books in leather and gold,<br />
While magazines lie on a bowlegged stand,<br />
In a polyglot mixture close at hand.<br />
I'll have on a table a rich brocade<br />
That I think the pixies must have made,<br />
For the dull gold thread on blues and grays<br />
Weaves a pattern of Puck . . . the Magic Maze.<br />
On the mantlepiece I'll have a place<br />
For a little mud god with a painted face<br />
That was given to me . . . oh, long ago,<br />
By a Philippine maid in Olangapo.<br />
Then just in range of a lazy reach . . .<br />
A bulging bowl of Indian beech<br />
Will brim with things that are good to munch,<br />
Hickory nuts to crack and crunch;<br />
Big fat raisins and sun-dried dates,<br />
And curious fruits from the Malay Straits;<br />
Maple sugar and cookies brown<br />
With good hard cider to wash them down;<br />
Wine-sap apples, pick of the crop,<br />
And ears of corn to shell and pop<br />
With plenty of butter and lots of salt . . .<br />
If you don't get filled it's not my fault.<br />
And there where the shadows fall I've planned<br />
To have a magnificent concert-grand<br />
With polished wood and ivory keys,<br />
For wild discordant rhapsodies,<br />
For wailing minor Hindu songs,<br />
For Chinese chants and clanging gongs,<br />
For flippant jazz, and for lullabies,<br />
And moody things that I'll improvise<br />
To play the long gray dusk away<br />
And bid goodbye to another day.<br />
Pictures . . . I think I'll have but three:<br />
One, in oil, of a windswept sea<br />
With the flying scud and the waves whipped white . . .<br />
(I know the chap who can paint it right)<br />
In lapis blue and deep jade green . . .<br />
A great big smashing fine marine<br />
That'll make you feel the spray in your face.<br />
I'll hang it over my fireplace.<br />
The second picture . . . a freakish thing . . .<br />
Is gaudy and bright as a macaw's wing,<br />
An impressionist smear called \&quot;Sin\&quot;,<br />
A nude on a striped zebra skin<br />
By a Danish girl I knew in France.<br />
My respectable friends will look askance<br />
At the purple eyes and the scarlet hair,<br />
At the pallid face and the evil stare<br />
Of the sinister, beautiful vampire face.<br />
I shouldn't have it about the place,<br />
But I like . . . while I loathe . . . the beastly thing,<br />
And that's the way that one feels about sin.<br />
The picture I love the best of all<br />
Will hang alone on my study wall<br />
Where the sunset's glow and the moon's cold gleam<br />
Will fall on the face, and make it seem<br />
That the eyes in the picture are meeting mine,<br />
That the lips are curved in the fine sweet line<br />
Of that wistful, tender, provocative smile<br />
That has stirred my heart for a wondrous while.<br />
It's a sketch of the girl who loved too well<br />
To tie me down to that bit of Hell<br />
That a drifter knows when he know's he's held<br />
By the soft, strong chains that passions weld.<br />
It was best for her and for me, I know,<br />
That she measured my love and bade me go _<br />
For we both have our great illusion yet<br />
Unsoiled, unspoiled by vain regret.<br />
I won't deny that it makes me sad<br />
To know that I've missed what I might have had.<br />
It's a clean sweet memory, quite apart,<br />
And I've been faithful . . . in my heart.<br />
All these things I will have about,<br />
Not a one could I do without;<br />
Cedar and sandalwood chips to burn<br />
In the tarnished bowl of a copper urn;<br />
A paperweight of meteorite<br />
That seared and scorched the sky one night,<br />
A moro kris . . . my paper knife . . .<br />
Once slit the throat of a Rajah's wife.<br />
The beams of my house will be fragrant wood<br />
That once in a teeming jungle stood<br />
As a proud tall tree where the leopards crouched<br />
And the parrots screamed and the black men crouched.<br />
The roof must have a rakish dip<br />
To shadowy eaves where the rain can drip<br />
In a damp persistent tuneful way;<br />
It's a cheerful sound on a gloomy day.<br />
And I want a shingle loose somewhere<br />
To wail like a banshee in despair<br />
When the wind is high and the storm-gods race _<br />
And I am snug by my fireplace.<br />
I hope a couple of birds will nest<br />
Around the house. I'll do my best<br />
To make them happy, so every year<br />
They'll raise their brood of fledglings here.<br />
When I have my house I'll suit myself<br />
And have what I call my \&quot;Condiment Shelf\&quot;,<br />
Filled with all manner of herbs and spice,<br />
Curry and chutney for meats and rice,<br />
Pots and bottles of extracts rare . . .<br />
Onions and garlic will both be there . . .<br />
And soya and saffron and savoury goo<br />
And stuff that I'll buy from an old Hindu;<br />
Ginger with syrup in quaint stone jars;<br />
Almonds and figs in tinselled bars;<br />
Astrakhan caviare, highly prized,<br />
And citron and orange peel crystallised;<br />
Anchovy paste and poha jam;<br />
Basil and chilli and marjoram;<br />
And flavours that come from Samarkand;<br />
And, hung with a string from a handy hook,<br />
Will be a dog-eared, well-thumbed book<br />
That is pasted full of recipes<br />
From France and Spain and the Caribbees;<br />
Roots and leaves and herbs to use<br />
For curious soups and odd ragouts.<br />
I'll have a cook that I'll name \&quot;Oh Joy\&quot;,<br />
A sleek, &fnof;&aring;&thorn;, &yen;&not;&not;&oslash;&oelig;-faced &ccedil;&ordf;&aring; &trade;&oslash;&yen;<br />
Who can roast a pig or mix a drinkl,<br />
(You can't improve on a &szlig;&not;&aring;&thorn; &yen;&eth; &ccedil;&ordf;&dagger;.).<br />
On the gray-stone hearth there'll be a mat<br />
For a scrappy, swaggering yellow cat<br />
With a war-scarred face from a hundred fights<br />
With neighbours' cats on moonlight nights.<br />
A wise old Tom who can hold his own<br />
And make my dogs let him alone.<br />
I'll have a window-seat broad and deep<br />
Where I can sprawl to read or sleep,<br />
With windows placed so I can turn<br />
And watch the sunsets blaze and burn<br />
Beyond high peaks that scar the sky<br />
Like bare white wolf-fangs that defy<br />
The very gods. I'll have a nook<br />
For a savage idol that I took<br />
From a ruined temple in Peru,<br />
A demon-chaser named Mang-Chu<br />
To guard my house by night and day<br />
And keep all evil things away.<br />
Pewter and bronze and hammered brass;<br />
Old carved wood and gleaming glass;<br />
Candles and polychrome candlesticks,<br />
And peasant lamps with floating wicks;<br />
Dragons in silk on a Mandarin suit<br />
In a chest that is filled with vagabond-loot.<br />
All of the beautiful, useless things<br />
That a vagabond's aimless drifting brings.<br />
Then, when my house is all complete<br />
I'll stretch me out on the window seat<br />
With a favourite book and a cigarette,<br />
And a long cool drink that Oh Joy will get;<br />
And I'll look about at my bachelor-nest<br />
While the sun goes zooming down the west,<br />
And the hot gold light will fall on my face<br />
And make me think of some heathen place<br />
That I've failed to see . . . that I've missed some way . . .<br />
A place that I'd planned to find some day,<br />
And I'll feel the lure of it driving me.<br />
Oh damn! I know what the end will be _<br />
I'll go. And my house will fall away<br />
While the mice by night and the moths by day<br />
Will nibble the covers off all my books,<br />
And the spiders weave in the shadowed nooks.<br />
And my dogs . . . I'll see that they have a home<br />
While I follow the sun, while I drift and roam<br />
To the ends of the earth like a chip on the stream,<br />
Like a straw on the wind, like a vagrant dream;<br />
And the thought will strike with a swift sharp pain<br />
That I probably never will build again<br />
This house that I'll have in some far day _<br />
Well . . . it's just a dream house, anyway.</p>

<p>{Had to omit some of the old rustic casual racism of that day and other things, but all in all a fitting tribute to a Nomad Vagabond.}</p>&quot;
&quot;152&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	5/11/2006 5:42 pm <br />
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<p>Cool News</p>

<p>Published on Sunday, April 23rd, 2006 at 07:41:38 PM CST</p>

<p>Quint sits down with Michael Bay and sees tons of TRANSFORMERS stuff!!!</p>

<p>Ahoy, squirts! Quint here, currently writing from the seating area around gate 46B at LAX with about an hour and a half until my flight back to Austin leaves. I spent only 2 days in Los Angeles, but they were both filled to the brim.</p>

<p>I got a call on my first day in LA telling me I had a meeting set up the next day with talkback whipping boy Michael Bay to discuss TRANSFORMERS. It seems that I will be covering a lot of this film through all stages of production. As a child of the '80s (if you were a boy in the '80s you had Transformer toys... I don't care how poor your family was... my mom was a single mother working office jobs and waitress jobs to keep us going and I had a few Transformers in my toybox) I, of course, have a heavy interest in this production.</p>

<p>I'm also not as venomous towards Bay as many people seem to be. I love THE ROCK, ARMAGEDDON is overblown, but fun... I still haven't seen BAD BOYS 2 or THE ISLAND yet, so that might explain my confusion at the hardcore punishment the man gets. For me, the idea of the filmmaker of THE ROCK and ARMAGEDDON directing a giant fighting robots movie is a perfect match.</p>

<p>So, I met up with a Paramount dude named Mickey, another huge TRANSFORMERS buff, around the 3rd St. Promenade and he led me to Michael Bay's secret lair in Santa Monica. The outside was surrounded by palm trees and as we pulled in to the drive Bay was walking into the building, throwing a look over his shoulder at our approaching car.</p>

<p>We entered the building and I noticed 2 things straight away.</p>

<p>One, the inside of Bay's office is very open, with bamboo stalks all around the middle of the lobby. It was also surprisingly quiet. The second thing I noticed were the two living, breathing bears he had guarding the inner offices. I'm not kidding. These animals were huge... The one sitting at a doorway (I would later find out that this doorway lead into the meeting room) raised its head as I walked in and growled.</p>

<p>When I got a closer look at this animal I discovered that it was not a bear, but the biggest ing dog I've ever seen. He stood up (and I know it was a he... use your imagination to figure out how I knew that) walked towards me, slowly. Very slowly.</p>

<p>\&quot;Uh... hey, puppy...\&quot; He still walked forward and about 5 feet in front of me he let out a deep, resounding bark that sounded like the devil. I looked around and no one at the office seemed to care that I was about to get eaten by this animal.</p>

<p>The dog finally got to me and sniffed my leg (due to its size, it actually sniffed my upper thigh and hip) and my hand that I had put out. He then lost interest in me and walked past, brushing me as he did, nearly knocking me over.</p>

<p>Then I met Bay. He introduced himself and I shook his hand. The very first thing he said when we sat down was, \&quot;I'm not telling you any of the story.\&quot; I was like, \&quot;Okay... so... did you see that cast list that is starting to circulate on the internet?\&quot; He brightened up and said he hadn't, then asked who was mentioned. I ran through the names I could remember offhand. Michael Clarke Duncan, Jon Voight, Bernie Mac...</p>

<p>He just smiled and nodded. After a long silence he said, \&quot;Well, it sure is a big cast.\&quot; I thought that was a pretty nice dodge, but if I had to guess based on his reaction I think IGN's scoop is legit, at least as far as those names are concerned.</p>

<p>One thing I can confirm, straight from Bay's mouth (and this is something he wanted the fans to know) is that he is going to audition the original voice actors for the Autobots and Decepticons.</p>

<p>He said it's no guarantee they'll get cast, but he's going to give them a listen. His main fear is that the actors have aged since the cartoon and that age may be noticeable in their voices.<br />
Bay then showed me a rough design for the TRANSFORMERS teaser poster. It was a robotic eye overlooking planet Earth, kind of peeking over the curvature of the globe. The eye was in a brow the shape of a right triangle and looked very mechanical, iris and all. The tagline was \&quot;Their War. Our World.\&quot;</p>

<p>I like the tagline and the poster was very polished, but it reminded me a little too much of the ID4 poster. And the font for TRANSFORMERS at the bottom of the poster looked like ROBOCOP's font, not enough like the the TRANSFORMERS font.</p>

<p>Bay was called away to talk to the screenwriters for a few minutes and when he returned he asked me into the meeting room. The monster dog was back at his guard post and I had to step over the beast to get into the room. The dog was very passive this time and even relented to a bit of a scratch behind the ears.</p>

<p>The meeting room had a long table in the middle of the room, a flat panel widescreen TV on the far wall, giant horizontal posters for BAD BOYS 2 and PEARL HARBOR on the adjacent wall, Leatherface's mask in a displace case underneath, a TRANSFORMERS toy above it (it was a shiny black toy with a customized Michael Bay head on it, a gift from Hasbro, Bay told me), People's Choice award surf boards (for 2004 and 2005) resting in 2 of the 4 corners of the room and the bomb from PEARL HARBOR in another corner.</p>

<p>I sat across from Bay as he held a stack of at least 150 rectangular papers with everything from preproduction art to character designs to character tests on them. He flipped through the stack as he was telling me that he has the full support of the US Armed Forces for this film and has met with them repeatedly to discuss how they are portrayed in the movie. With a smile, Bay said that if the world ever had a giant robot problem how we see the Armed Forces deal with them in TRANSFORMERS is how we'd see them deal with them in real life.</p>

<p>He plucked a piece of art from this stack, careful to keep everything he didn't want me to see hidden in the pile, and slid it across the desk to me. He said that TRANSFORMERS will be the first film to be able to use the new fighter jet, the F-22. The image he slid to me was of this jet, a very sleek looking machine.<br />
Apparently, this machine has all of its weaponry (bombs, etc) hidden inside it, with panels that slide back to allow the weapons out when needed. It's a stealth jet and, most importantly, it can stop suddenly and hover (think of it rising its nose at a 60 degree angle and just stopping) which would allow the jet to take out enemy fighters as they scream past, unable to stop or turn in time. It's supposed to be a pilot's dream of a machine.<br />
Bay was flipping through more of the concept art and character designs and he seemed unsure of what to show me. Reluctantly, he plucked out another piece and slid it over. This one was the first robot design I saw. It was all silver metal and had many sharp angles. I didn't recognize it, but this started a discussion about the design of the robots in the film.</p>

<p>The biggest difference from the cartoon and toys is that the Autobots and Decepticons aren't going to be as blocky. Bay said that when they started breaking down how these robots transform from vehicles to robots the blocky end result didn't make any sense and looked pretty silly. So, you see the working parts of the vehicles much more on the robots, you see sharper angles, but they all stem from them transforming.</p>

<p>He showed me another robot, a Decepticon called Scorponok (if I remember correctly, although it could have been called Skorpikon), a giant robot scorpion which had three long, thin pliable blades for each of its pincers that could join together and rotate, becoming drills. The tail folded up over its body and had a long sharp barbed pole that would shoot out of the end (presumably to skewer anything in the immediate area).</p>

<p>It was around here that I got my first look at Optimus Prime. I saw three concept art pieces on Optimus. The first was a headshot.<br />
He is blue, like the cartoon, but I noticed a lack of red in the early stuff I saw. Mostly steel gray and blue. Not sure what I think about that. His face is a bit longer than I remember the cartoon being, but the image I think of when I picture Optimus Prime is when his face guard is up. Bay was quick to point out that the Optimus I was seeing was him without his battle mask. Like the other robot I saw, Optimus was more angular than the cartoon, but he was still hulking. He was by no means lithe and skinny. Bulky, but not blocky.</p>

<p>The second piece of art I saw had him standing full size, head to toe , on the right side and his vehicle form on the left. Yes, it's still a Mac truck.</p>

<p>The third piece was a close up on his eyes. There was actually 2 different pieces here, two different options for how the eyes would look. They still haven't decided on the eyes yet, but Bay said the robots, and Optimus Prime especially, had to show emotion and you couldn't do that with just glowing red eyes. The one I liked the most had the iris of the eye looking like a turbine engine.</p>

<p>Very mechanical, but like a camera shutter it appeared that he could dilate the \&quot;pupils.\&quot; There were metal slats around his eyes as well that looked like they could slide over each other to give the area around the eyes specific movement and life. The other option was exactly the same, but the iris had what looked like wires instead of slats (turbine engine thingys). It was very pretty and mimicked the look of a human iris a bit more, but felt out of place in the robotic skull.</p>

<p>It was very obvious to me that Bay was getting excited about the project as he was revealing these little bits to me, which was very cool to see. Mostly because the more excited he got, the more he wanted to share about the film. He picked another page and slid it to me and told me that when he was first approached he wasn't sure about the movie, thinking it would just a giant toy commercial. What hooked him was Shia LaBeouf's character, a teen that is getting his first car. He said that rite of passage for a teenage boy, that of getting your first car, is something he connected with and gave him a human angle to get involved emotionally with the story.</p>

<p>Of course, Shia's character ends up with a banana yellow '70s looking car with lots of wear... and of course, that car is a Transformer. The art Bay slid over to me was like the Optimus Prime work, with Shia's yellow beat up old car on the left and the car transformed into a giant robot on the right.</p>

<p>We talked a bit about the beginning of the movie. It starts in the Antarctica with a man chipping away at a giant ice wall. Something happens, his dogs run away and ice wall opens, the man falling into an icy cave, sliding down into the earth. When he stops, the camera pulls back and shows him resting in a giant robotic hand, half in and half out of the ice. I saw this piece in production art and it was very atmospheric with giant shapes in the surrounding ice walls and the tiny man resting in the palm of a robot.</p>

<p>Bay later revealed that although this is the beginning of the movie, it isn't the first thing we see. Bay's words were, \&quot;We will actually see Cybertron,\&quot; which is the planet where the Autobots hail from.</p>

<p>I then saw about 10 minutes of animatics. For those that don't know what an animatic is, it's an animated storyboard using rough, rough animation to detail a complex action scene or a very visual sequence. Most of them were bits from various fight scenes that started in the middle of the action. I know there's going to be a fight between Megatron and Optimus Prime in downtown LA. Bay wanted to make sure I understood that they're still working on the physics involving the Transformers. He didn't want them to move like typical robots, but they had to have the weight of metal beings their size. He had considered doing Motion Capture work for the Autobots and Decepticons, but he ran a test of two stunt men fighting where he just mapped the animation over the men and he was happy with the results, at least in the rough animation tests.</p>

<p>From the animatics, the action seemed to be huge and what you'd want from a movie like this. Of course, Bay's fingerprints are all over them, even at this early stage of planning. I saw fights between fully transformed Autobots and Decepticons that had them plucking lamp posts out of the ground and smashing the other with the blocky concrete end, I saw them jumping all over each other, only to be shot back by an arm cannon, I saw mid-air transformations from a Jet into a robot as it collides a standing robot in downtown LA...</p>

<p>There was another bit I saw that brought back that scorpion Decepticon I mentioned earlier.</p>

<p>This part takes place in the Middle East and shows US soldiers heading towards a small town as they're being followed by something under the sand (think Tremors with the surface sand rippling up as something passes underneath). In a flash it pops up and the tail skewers a soldier and in a sand cloud it disappears back under the ground, dragging the dead soldier with it. The other soldiers react, firing at the trail in the sand. In the chaos more get grabbed, this time the Decepticon jumping out of the sand like the Sand Worm in BEETLEJUICE.<br />
The soldiers run and then we get the most Michael Bay shot I saw in any of the animatics... Slow motion soldiers running towards camera, the Decepticon jumping out of the sand behind them. It's so slow that we can see the pincers acting as drills allowing it to dig under the sand. I thought it looked awesome.</p>

<p>The other animatic sequence I want to mention before I wrap up this report is a freeway chase. Bay said he has done many chase scenes in his career, but he wanted this one to feel different from his other chases. The sequence has Optimus and a Decepticon speeding along a crowded freeway, the Decepticon's truck flipping over any vehicle in its way. Optimus is catching up to him and transforms as he gets close, keeping the tires on the ground and avoiding as many cars as he can. The transformation was everything Transformers geeks would want to see big. It was smooth and ended with Optimus crouching, the wheels still on the ground.</p>

<p>We talked a little bit about Steven Spielberg and his role as producer on the film. Bay said that Spielberg was sitting in this very same meeting room a few short days ago brainstorming action scenes with Bay. Every word I've heard from sources close to the project say that Spielberg is very much a hands-on creative producer with this flick. Considering how Episode 3 seemed to benefit from Spielberg's input I can't imagine this is anything but great news for us Transformers fans.</p>

<p>One of the last things we talked about before I took off was the teaser trailer. I know it starts off in space and it will be released this 4th of July. The movie starts shooting next month.</p>

<p>Well, there you have it. My trip to Bay's offices. At the end of the meeting, I stepped back over the giant dog and, thinking we were friends, bent down to give him another scratch behind the ears and got an earthquake like growl in return. I guess he knew the meeting was over.</p>

<p>Everything I saw was very rough and still in development. And I still don't know much about the story, but I can say this... if there's one thing you can depend on Michael Bay for it's epic action and the animatics I saw definitely promised an epic sci-fi extravaganza. I also really got a sense that Bay wanted to hit that tough spot that balances respect for the source material and fans of the source material on one side and what's best for a feature film on the other. He could have just as easily said, \&quot; the fans, I'm making my movie,\&quot; but he mentioned many times throughout the conversation how he wanted to make the fans happy.</p>

<p>Hopefully he knocks this one out of the park. He's got a lot to prove and a long road ahead of him. I think the foundation he has under him at the moment is pretty solid. I'll certainly be keeping a close eye on this project. If things go well, I'll be back soon with some cast interviews, maybe some more talks with the creative team and a set visit. Be sure to let us know your thoughts on what you read in this report in the talkbacks below.<br />
-Quint<br />
<a href="mailto:quint@aintitcool.com">quint@aintitcool.com</a></p>

<p>(In conclusion, that's a damn big dog, and I'll wager it was actually Beast Wars's K-9 resting between shots, lol. The Talkbacks were left there, transfans can get pretty brutal. See: Aluminus. But I'm trying to keep an open mind, I remember being firmly against Huge Actman / hugh jackman being wolverine, he was too tall slender and graceful ballet looking to be the stocky hirsuit canadian brawler type, but somehow the made it work.)</p>&quot;
&quot;153&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	2/5/2005 10:05 am <br />
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<p>Transformers: A History - Chapter 4 Religion</p>

<p>Hundreds of thousands of years pass.</p>

<p>The Decepticons and Autobots mistrust of each other grows as time goes on.</p>

<p>The two races seldom interact, and have even begun to dwell separately.</p>

<p>Treatment of Autobots worsens in the Decepticon sectors until the Decepticons finally start enslaving the Autobots that wander too near their territories.</p>

<p>This discovery of these acts leads to the Second Cybertronian War. It is a fierce, but short-lived war due again to the intervention of the Guardians.<br />
It was during this war that the Cybertronians develop the ability to transform.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Quintessons secretly abduct several Cybertronians, and discover their former slaves' new ability. The end result is a limitless group of killing machines the Quintessons call Sharkticons. The Quintessons also use this new technology on some of their own, creating a new form of Quintesson warrior. They quietly watch Cybertron and wait for their chance to strike back at their rebellious creations.</p>

<p>Prima is killed in the Second War.</p>

<p>The Matrix is passed to a new Autobot leader, who becomes Prime Nova. At this time, there is a predetermined memory erasure of the former reproduction by division. This is instituted by Primus, and completely affects every Transformer. Now the only way for them to reproduce is either through Vector Sigma, or the Matrix.</p>

<p>After this, attempts at reconciliation are started, and it looks as if they would succeed.</p>

<p>During this age Primus is deified in a form of ancestor worship. This is started primarily by Liege Maximo, and the Cult of the Ultimate warrior is born. The Autobots who worship Primus become known as the Sons of Cybertron. Both groups destroy all records of Unicron's name, thinking it a source of evil. Unicron is only to be referred to as \&quot;The Chaos Bringer\&quot;. Also at this time a cult of the Chaos Bringer is started secretly. They alone possess knowledge of Unicron's name. Many of the religious leaders suppress the knowledge of the Quintessons and the slave origins of their races, seeking to instead focus on being the children of a deity. This is not too difficult, since very few of the first generation Autobots and Decepticons survived the First and Second Cybertronian Wars. The following details the Cybertronians' religious aspects:</p>

<p>--The Sons of Cybertron--</p>

<p>The religion of the Autobots:</p>

<p>They deify Primus and believe that he alone is their Creator, that Primus chose Cybertron as the final battleground for fight with the Chaos Bringer.</p>

<p>They also believe that all mechanoids should stay on Cybertron and protect their sleeping creator. Regard all life as precious and worthy of existence. Refer to Primus' final guardian as \&quot;The Last Autobot\&quot;. Basic tenets include:</p>

<p>Equality among Sentient beings</p>

<p>Fight only when all peaceful means fail</p>

<p>The end does not justify the means</p>

<p>To them \&quot;Till all are one\&quot; means reuniting Primus' children.</p>

<p>--The Ultimate Warriors--</p>

<p>The religion of the Decepticons:</p>

<p>They also deify Primus and believe him to be their sole creator.</p>

<p>They think that the best way to protect Primus is to take the fight to the Chaos Bringer, so that he will come no where near Primus.</p>

<p>They hold that Cybertron should be a capitol to a vast Cybertronian Empire, utilizing every resource in the galaxy to fight the Chaos Bringer.</p>

<p>They regard Primus' final guardian as \&quot;The Ultimate Warrior\&quot;</p>

<p>Basic Tenets include:</p>

<p>Esoteric warrior society (might makes right; the strongest shall lead)</p>

<p>Honor driven (honor among themselves)<br />
Goal oriented (the end justifies the means philosophy)</p>

<p>Believe that all other races should be subjugated to help in the battle to come. They are viewed as resources. \&quot;Till all are one\&quot; means that all shall live under one Decepticon Empire.</p>

<p>--Souls of Cybertron--</p>

<p>Religion of some from both groups</p>

<p>They deify Primus, believe he is their sole creator.</p>

<p>They are caught in the middle: they believe that the Decepticons should fight, while the Autobots support them with supplies and repair facilities on Cybertron, while the Autobots are guarding Primus.</p>

<p>They are indifferent to the civil war.</p>

<p>They are xenophobic and believe that Cybertronians should stay uninvolved with Alien races. Call Primus' final guardian \&quot;the Soul of Cybertron\&quot;</p>

<p>Basic Tenets vary; many divisions exist among this group. \&quot;Till all are one\&quot; means the day that distinction between Autobot &amp; Decepticon are done away with. Note: Most of the Souls of Cybertron will be wiped out in the 3rd, Great, War. The survivors either join one side or the other, or go into hiding)</p>

<p>--Bearers of the Void--</p>

<p>Unicron Worshippers</p>

<p>Deify Unicron, they believe Primus is dead</p>

<p>Try to hamper all preparation for Unicron's coming</p>

<p>Infiltrate other sects</p>

<p>Cause mistrust between sects &amp; races</p>

<p>Facilitate the rivalry and division between Autobots &amp; Decepticons</p>

<p>Constantly seek to assassinate the Matrix Bearer. They are the only ones that know Unicron's true name; all others refer to Unicron as \&quot;the Chaos Bringer\&quot;, \&quot;god of darkness\&quot;, \&quot;god of the void\&quot;, &amp; \&quot;the fallen god\&quot;. Anyone who discovers them will either become one of them, or be sacrificed to Unicron. Basic Tenets include: Unicron will triumph The Universe will be consumed</p>

<p>The Matrix is not Primus' Spark (or Lasercore), but a weapon developed by those who fear Unicron, to use against the Chaos Bringer All beings that refuse to bow to Unicron, must be destroyed The Autobots and Decepticons must never be allowed to unite Any means necessary to bring about Unicron's triumph must be enacted Secrecy is top priority, disclosure could bring unity to the Cybertronians, and punishment by Unicron \&quot;Till all are one\&quot; refers to Unicron's final triumph, and He has consumed everything and his chosen ones dwell on him.</p>

<p>--Evolutionaries--<br />
Don't believe in Primus or Unicron<br />
Believe that they evolved from Non-Living Machines that developed into Sentient Mechanoids. Some joined the Autobot Cause for Moral or Political reasons, to overthrow the Decepticons genocidal conquest.</p>

<p>Others joined the Decepticons because they believe that they are the epitome of the perfect lifeform &amp; have the inherent right to rule all that they survey. Many pretend to follow another sect, often dwelling among them. \&quot;Bearers of the Void\&quot; ALWAYS kill Evolutionaries for their unbelief. With Evolutionaries, the end justifies the means, in most cases. No basic tenets.</p>

<p>\&quot;Till all are one\&quot; is a political statement with varied meanings, to Evolutionaries.</p>

<p>Thousands more years pass.</p>

<p>As unity is finally claiming victory across Cybertron, tragedy strikes.</p>

<p>The Bearers of the Void assassinate Prime Nova. While they fail to steal the Matrix, they succeed in implicating the Decepticons. The Matrix is passed to Sentinel Prime, who keeps war at bay for millenia.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Liege Maximo secretly develops a new plan for conquest &amp; revenge. He designs a new type of Decepticon, stronger, faster, tougher, and complete with enough firepower to kill a guardian. He prepares to begin a war that will consume the whole planet.</p>&quot;
&quot;157&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/9/2004 8:39 am <br />
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<p>The Towns of Shade&laquo;</p>

<p>And they are as follows:</p>

<p>Byrendell<br />
Coradale<br />
Cloven Pine<br />
Slyythra<br />
Bal'Rak<br />
Bal'Tor<br />
Nachtsburg<br />
Ok'tan<br />
Xian<br />
Turiel(sp?)<br />
Stumpy's Outpost<br />
The Boar &amp; Skewer<br />
Gloomy Vale</p>

<p>Not necessarily in any order, they started out that way on this list, but then I had to go back and remember some more. I might not eeeven have them all noted either, so if I missed one, yell it at me, lol.</p>

<p>Descriptions of each town are imminent!</p>

<p>Byrendell:</p>

<p>Located north of Drooling Fiend infested Swamps and East of Pepper Mountains(?). Unfortnately, lol, this is wgere alot of us gotta start out from. Once I got the hang of it, the second time around as BarnCat I skipped Doing the total catacombs training and instead ran up to Coradale.</p>

<p>Byre, byren, by, Chat's fulla drama, ppl have said SLyythra's almost as bad, but Byrendell should have \&quot;Chatacombs\&quot; too I think. Keep all the level 1 - 4s still getting the hang of the game or just plain annoying in one room where if someone wants t go in and help out or mentor/train, etc, they can other than that, yeah. Next? lol.</p>

<p>Coradale:</p>

<p>That next level up and north up a level. Cruise on up here about when you reach the level where other players can attack you. Sure Coradale's boring and there's often noone to talk to in CHats there, but the training is superb. Trust me.</p>

<p>For any level 3+ starting out the equipment the Goblins drop is decent enough to equip or sell. Well not nowadays I suppose.., Level 3s in platinum everything kinda piss me off.<br />
75% of my gear I had to work &micro;&yen; &aring;&szlig;&szlig; off to find, 20% was earned thru hard work, cash or friendship, and this current 5% is borrowed, lol.</p>

<p>I won't kill a newbie who's wearing black pearl everything, but I'm less likely to help one, especially if they're surrounded, and die, and I'm likely to get the leftovers, lol, jk.</p>

<p>Anyways, yes, Coradale. Boars, Bats and Rats about like Byrendell except without the sewer snakes! Little Advanced training tip, sometimes if you run straight west from Cora until you get to the river, you can find Ogre Enforcers!</p>

<p>I killed my first one as Cobalt by running back, firing magic blade, running firing, running firing, left it's weakened self outside and got healed up, then went back outside and killed it.</p>

<p>To the West and a little north, the path to Nachtsburg.</p>

<p>The long path east, Cloven Pine.</p>

<p>Cloven Pine:</p>

<p>This is where things start to get Interesting again! Cloven is a hub of activity, moderate chat, decent hunting, goblinwise.</p>

<p>To the South and East, basically run into a wall face first, drag your face south along the wall and stay with it along the wall until you find the Entrance to the Goblin Caves. (and your sore faced self probably be cursing me for giving you such cruel directions, lol.)</p>

<p>East and North is the Thunderdome, the area of Arena combat, don't complain to anyone about being playerkilled up there, Everyone expects that all players know, should know, or will find out, that place is serious business.</p>

<p>South is Slyythra.</p>

<p>Slyythra:</p>

<p>Wolves, Timberwolves, bears, elves all guard the south east running path down to the lovely little down of Slyythra, here you'll see this is one of the places us grown-ups go to get away from the lower levels and their bull&szlig;&ordf;&thorn;, to enjoy our much more refined and mature bull&szlig;&ordf;&thorn;, lol.</p>

<p>Elves are good droppers and they're abundant in the Elf Tree. Tip for getting there? I dunno if I wanna crowd the tree with goldhungries. I DO want some for myself TOO! But here's a tip.</p>

<p>Run north of Slyythra until the path ends, fight a wolf, run west until you're fatigued, fight a bear, walk two steps north, fight an elf, then find a nice comfy tree to lean against.</p>

<p>South is the Volcanic region and almost certain death. and either wait it is. Yeah Bal'Rak is there, but it's long and perilous journeying.</p>

<p>Nachtsburg, for those in the know of other languages, the City of Night!</p>

<p>You'll hear of this town eating newbies up by the dozens monthly. It's long winding confusing paths to and from, lure people in and at the same time, doesnt let them easily back out.<br />
Nastiness with tough hides and beefy towering statures and rusted swords roam the valleys looking for players to bash into goo. These are the Trolls, Ogre Enforcers, and Orc Warriors.</p>

<p>To me it's just another family reunion.</p>

<p>The gear at Nachts (what someone people confusingly call \&quot;natch\&quot;, will be adding alternate spellings chart at some future time) is mediocre at best, you're better saving and battling the Orcs for their daggers for awhile, then heading south to....</p>

<p>Ok'tan or Okt'an, however you spell it.</p>

<p>I like to thing the name of the place is degraded to Orcish to mean \&quot;Orc-Town\&quot;. Well Orcish or a Georgia \&quot;Jawjah\&quot; accent to Oktan, lol.</p>

<p>Well nuffa the regional insults, Oktan is where you'll find the brilliantly brutal selection of weaponry every Orc and Orc Killer would want in their arsenal. Hunting from Nachtsburg and back to Oktan to Nachtsburg and Oktan again can be profitable, mostly in Experience points, but killing the Orc Mages reveals a much more refined treasure drop than those offered by regular dead Orcs.</p>

<p>The way there is easy. South from Nachts(natch)burg, lol, along the west wall south until you see a pleasant looking little valley and a cave entrance, from there the path is easy, just remember where the entrance is and you won't confuse it for an exit.</p>

<p>Finally you emerge onto the Oktan Valley, go east, you'll see a large object shaped almost like a Tent or an Orc Head.</p>

<p>Some folks use this area to get away from the PlayerKillers, some PlayerKillers use this place to get away from vengeful players, though I've never been attacked at Oktan, I was sspiciously followed for many minutes by a member of that retarded &fnof;&ccedil;&thorn;ing clan that disbanded long ago.</p>

<p>Gloomy Vale.</p>

<p>This town's a personal favorite of mine. It's great hunting if you are weary of endless goldgetting and now hungerto better yourself in exp enhancing battle.</p>

<p>Tips on the Critters there: All mostly good exp, and some are dropping health potions so check every chest.</p>

<p>If ya wanna risk it, to of teh short, but hard paths to take are North and East over the bridge and thru the woods to Slyythra you go, or running straight west, and maybe a little bit south to the Boar and the Skewer!</p>

<p>The Boar and The Skewer.</p>

<p>Sounds like some lonely old abandoned Tavern or an Inn. I think the name fits for the monsters you encounter there will fry you like a boar and skewer you with their spiked tails.</p>

<p>I stuck to battling the Bears Stone Golems and Imps there.</p>

<p>I avoided attacks and attacking the Young Dragons and flame lizards.<br />
and I Totally, TOTALLY scoped the scene at Boar's Mall, dude, the Prices are INSANE! And the Selection, to Die for! LMSAO</p>

<p>Well, pathetically those are the towns I know enough to detail about. someone else can take over from here, lol, I can add little bits and pieces from here on in. There ya have it, the world is your cookie and every town a chocolate chip in it!</p>

<p>Trik<br />
Clan Leader!<br />
Town Shops (bal'rak-cloven pine)</p>

<p>Town Shops Name Fullname Cost</p>

<p>Bal'Rak</p>

<p>Armor<br />
GBCM Golden Baron Jeweled Chain Mail350000<br />
BPDC Black Pearl Demon Chain Mail375000<br />
CGPM Golden Baron Jeweled Plate Mail455000<br />
BPDP Black Pearl Demon Plate Mail475000</p>

<p>Helmet<br />
GBJH Golden Baron Jeweled Helm125000 BPDH Black Pearl Demon Helm132000</p>

<p>Shield<br />
GBJS Golden Baron Jeweled Shield175000<br />
BPDS Black Pearl Demon Shield180000</p>

<p>Spell<br />
Tsun Tsunami320<br />
GH Greater Heal775<br />
WF Waterfall780<br />
MR Martyr1050<br />
LG Life Gift1250<br />
MG Mana Gift1250<br />
CLMP Create Large Mana Potion1350<br />
FS Firestorm1350<br />
BL Ball Lightning1400<br />
CLHP Create Large Healing Potion1660<br />
DB Dragon Breath1750<br />
IS Ice Storm1750<br />
DrainL Drain Life2450<br />
IDENT Identify9950<br />
TWIST Twist of Fate25750<br />
CGHP Create Golden Healng Potion325000<br />
MAGW Mage's Wrath380000<br />
GT Golden Touch400000</p>

<p>Weapon<br />
GBD Golden Baron Dagger125000<br />
BPDD Black Pearl Demon Dagger145000<br />
GBE Golden Baron Epee200000<br />
BPDF Black Pearl Demon Foil230000<br />
GBC Golden Baron Dragon Cutlass350000<br />
BPDS Black Pearl Demon Screamer365000<br />
Weapon-2HSR<br />
GBWS Golden Baron Walking Staff250000<br />
BPDS Black Pearl Demon Staff60000</p>

<p>Bal'Tor<br />
Armor<br />
BPDC Black Pearl Demon Chain Mail375000</p>

<p>Helmet<br />
BPDH Black Pearl Demon Helm132000<br />
DHH Devine Helm of Healing189000<br />
HoNW Helm of the Nimble Warder189000<br />
PDHH Platinum Dragonhide Helm189000<br />
SEH Sorcerers Ethereal Hood189000</p>

<p>Shield<br />
BPDS Black Pearl Demon Shield180000</p>

<p>Byrendell<br />
Armor<br />
MagR Mage Robes35<br />
LA Leather Armor40<br />
LAW Light Armor of the Woodsman80<br />
BLA Boiled Leather Armor170</p>

<p>Helmet<br />
LHlm Leather Helm8<br />
HWds Helm of the Woodsman12<br />
SLHm Sturdy Leather Helm12<br />
ArCp Archer's Cap15<br />
IHlm Iron Helm150</p>

<p>Shield<br />
WSh Wooden Shield25<br />
SWSh Sturdy Wooden Shield50<br />
OWSh Oval Wooden Shield75<br />
BWSh Braced Wooden Shield150</p>

<p>Spell<br />
IB Ice Bolt55<br />
MM Magic Missile55<br />
MH Minor Heal65<br />
FT Flame Tongue85<br />
MB Magic Blade120<br />
LB Lightning Bolt720</p>

<p>Weapon<br />
DGR Standard Dagger10<br />
ShS Short Sword28<br />
WdCl Wooden Club72<br />
LS Long Sword645<br />
Weapon-2HR BOW Standard Bow60</p>

<p>Cloven Pine</p>

<p>Armor<br />
MagR Mage Robes35<br />
LAW Light Armor of the Woodsman80<br />
BLA Boiled Leather Armor170<br />
HSLA Hero's Studded Leather Armor1450</p>

<p>Helmet<br />
LHlm Leather Helm8<br />
HWds Helm of the Woodsman12<br />
IHlm Iron Helm150<br />
WHlm Warrior's Helm450</p>

<p>Shield<br />
SWSh Sturdy Wooden Shield50<br />
HWSh Heavy Wooden Shield75<br />
BWSh Braced Wooden Shield150<br />
BWB Braced Wooden Buckler200</p>

<p>Spell<br />
MM Magic Missile55<br />
MH Minor Heal65<br />
MB Magic Blade120<br />
FW Frost Wave240<br />
CSMP Create Small Mana Potion425<br />
CSHP Create Small Healing Potion520<br />
LB Lightning Bolt720<br />
GH Greater Heal775<br />
FB Fireball960<br />
MR Martyr1050<br />
LG Life Gift1250<br />
BL Ball Lightning1400<br />
CLHP Create Large Healing Potion1660</p>

<p>Weapon<br />
WdCl Wooden Club72<br />
BrSS Brazen Short Sword82<br />
LSHm Light Stone Hammer210<br />
LS Long Sword645<br />
DGH Dagger of Hindsight680<br />
Weapon-2H WHam War Hammer820<br />
Weapon-2HR SBW Sly Bow82<br />
XBW Wooden Crossbow525</p>

<p>Trik<br />
Clan Leader!<br />
Town Shops (Coradale - Ok'tan)</p>

<p>Town Shops Name Fullname Cost</p>

<p>Coradale</p>

<p>Armor<br />
LA Leather Armor40<br />
LAW Light Armor of the Woodsman80<br />
BLA Boiled Leather Armor170<br />
HSLA Hero's Studded Leather Armor1450</p>

<p>Helmet<br />
LHlm Leather Helm8<br />
HWds Helm of the Woodsman12<br />
SLHm Sturdy Leather Helm12<br />
ArCp Archer's Cap15<br />
IHlm Iron Helm150</p>

<p>Shield<br />
WSh Wooden Shield25<br />
SWSh Sturdy Wooden Shield50<br />
HWSh Heavy Wooden Shield75<br />
BWSh Braced Wooden Shield150<br />
HBWS Heavy Braced Wooden Shield210</p>

<p>Spell<br />
MM Magic Missile55<br />
MH Minor Heal65<br />
MB Magic Blade120<br />
FW Frost Wave240<br />
MS Mana Short415<br />
CSHP Create Small Healing Potion520<br />
LB Lightning Bolt720<br />
GH Greater Heal775<br />
FB Fireball960<br />
LG Life Gift1250<br />
BL Ball Lightning1400</p>

<p>Weapon<br />
ShS Short Sword28<br />
WdCl Wooden Club72<br />
LSHm Light Stone Hammer10<br />
LS Long Sword645<br />
DGH Dagger of Hindsight680</p>

<p>Weapon-2HR<br />
BOW Standard Bow60<br />
XBWWooden Crossbow525</p>

<p>Gloomy Vale</p>

<p>Spell<br />
AS Acid Spray55<br />
MM Magic Missile55<br />
MH Minor Heal65<br />
MB Magic Blade120<br />
MS Maniacal Shriek120<br />
GH Greater Heal775<br />
DG Dark Gift900<br />
FB Death Cloud960<br />
CLMP Create Large Mana Potion1350<br />
DoL Debt of Life1350<br />
CLHP Create Large Healing Potion1660<br />
AR Acid Rain1750<br />
DrainL Drain Life2450<br />
IDENT Indentify9950</p>

<p>Weapon<br />
SS Swamp Scythe845<br />
JSLS Jagged Swamp Long Sword1825<br />
Weapon-2HR CSXB Camoflaged Swamp Crossbow1525<br />
Weapon-2HSR CSS Compact Swamp Spear6400</p>

<p>Nachtsburg</p>

<p>Armor<br />
BLA Boiled Leather Armor170<br />
CHN Chain Mail Armor3350<br />
StCH Glazed Steel Chain Mail Armor3720</p>

<p>Helmet<br />
LHlm Leather Helm8<br />
SLHm Sturdy Leather Helm12<br />
IHlm Iron Helm150<br />
WHlm Warrior's Helm450</p>

<p>Shield<br />
HWSh Heavy Wooden Shield75<br />
OWSh Oval Wooden Shield75<br />
BShS Braced Shield of the Spike175<br />
HBWS Heavy Braced Wooden Shield210<br />
ISh Iron Shield510</p>

<p>Spell<br />
MM Magic Missile55<br />
MH Minor Heal65<br />
FT Flame Tongue85<br />
FW Frost Wave240<br />
MS Mana Short415<br />
CSMP Create Small Mana Potion425<br />
CSHP Create Small Healing Potion520<br />
LB Lightning Bolt720<br />
GH Greater Heal775<br />
FB Fireball960<br />
MR Martyr1050<br />
LG Life Gift1250<br />
CLMP Create Large Mana Potion1350<br />
FS Firestorm1350<br />
BL Ball Lightning1400<br />
CLHP Create Large Healing Potion1660<br />
IS Ice Storm1750<br />
SD Soul Devour1850</p>

<p>Weapon<br />
WdCl Wooden Club72<br />
BrSS Brazen Short Sword82<br />
HSHm Heavy Stone Hammer152<br />
LSHm Light Stone Hammer210<br />
LS Long Sword645<br />
DGH Dagger of Hindsight680<br />
Weapon-2H WHam War Hammer820 Weapon-2HR EBW Elite Bow315<br />
XBW Wooden Crossbow525<br />
HXB Heavy Crossbow2740</p>

<p>Okt'An</p>

<p>Armor<br />
OHLA Orc Heavy Leather Armor300<br />
OWM Orc War Mail4250</p>

<p>Helmet<br />
ORH Orc Raider Helm78<br />
OWH Orc War Helm250</p>

<p>Shield<br />
ORWS Orc Raider Shield310<br />
OIWS Orc War Shield875</p>

<p>Weapon<br />
SpCl Spiked Club135<br />
OHAx Orc Hand Axe225<br />
OBBS Orc Black Bone Scimitar1150<br />
OLS Orc Long Sword1875<br />
OrBS Orc Backstabber2750</p>

<p>Trik<br />
Clan Leader!<br />
Town Shops (Slyythra - Xian Ra)</p>

<p>Town Shops Name Fullname Cost</p>

<p>Slyythra<br />
Armor<br />
StCH Glazed Steel Chain Mail Armor3720<br />
PLT Plate Mail Armor6900</p>

<p>Helmet<br />
WHlm Warrior's Helm450<br />
StHm Steel Helm550</p>

<p>Shield<br />
SISh Spiked Iron Shield550<br />
SSh Steel Shield750<br />
OSSh Oval Steel Shield2100</p>

<p>Spell<br />
LB Lightning Bolt720<br />
MG Mana Gift720<br />
GH Greater Heal775<br />
MR Martyr1050<br />
LG Life Gift1250<br />
CLMP Create Large Mana Potion1350<br />
FS Firestorm1350<br />
BL Ball Lightning1400<br />
CLHP Create Large Healing Potion1660<br />
DB Dragon Breath1750<br />
IS Ice Storm1750<br />
DrainL Drain Life2450</p>

<p>Weapon-2H GAxe Great Axe2020<br />
WAxe War Axe12120<br />
Weapon-2HR LBW Long Bow730<br />
HXB Heavy Crossbow2740<br />
LBW Bow of the Protector4775</p>

<p>Stumpy's Outpost</p>

<p>Armor<br />
BLA Boiled Leather Armor170<br />
HLA Heavy Leather Armor380<br />
CHN Chain Mail Armor3350</p>

<p>Helmet<br />
IHlm Iron Helm150<br />
StHm Steel Helm550</p>

<p>Shield<br />
GISh Glazed Iron Shield385<br />
SSh Steel Shield750O<br />
SSh Oval Steel Shield2100</p>

<p>Spell<br />
FT Flame Tongue85<br />
LB Lightning Bolt720<br />
GH Greater Heal775<br />
MR Martyr1050<br />
CLMP Create Large Mana Potion1350<br />
FS Firestorm1350<br />
CLHP Create Large Healing Potion1660<br />
IS Ice Storm1750</p>

<p>Weapon<br />
HAxe Hand Axe85<br />
BSS Brutal Short Sword157<br />
BMac Brutal Mace620<br />
LS Long Sword645<br />
Weapon-2H BrS Broad Sword635<br />
WAxe War Axe12120<br />
Weapon-2HR HXB Heavy Crossbow2740</p>

<p>Tiur'el<br />
Armor<br />
AsPS Assassins Plate Mail of Stealth35500<br />
NSDM Nightshade Death Mail10500<br />
NSDR Nightshade Death Robes10500<br />
AsSC Assassins Silksteel Cloak12500</p>

<p>Shield<br />
NSDS Nightshade Dark Shield775</p>

<p>Spell<br />
Tsun Tsunami320<br />
MG Mana Gift720<br />
GH Greater Heal775<br />
WF Waterfall780<br />
MR Martyr1050<br />
LG Life Gift1250<br />
CLMP Create Large Mana Potion1350<br />
FS Firestorm1350<br />
CLHP Create Large Healing Potion1660<br />
DB Dragon Breath1750<br />
IS Ice Storm1750<br />
DrainL Drain Life2450</p>

<p>Weapon-2H<br />
AsBB Assassins Bastard Blade11850</p>

<p>Weapon-2HR<br />
AsLBAssassins Long Bow12000</p>

<p>Weapon-2HSR<br />
SWSt Steelwood Staff23125<br />
BSoK Bladed Staff of Kryyn35875</p>

<p>Xian Ra</p>

<p>Armor<br />
StCH Glazed Steel Chain Mail Armor3720<br />
PLT Plate Mail Armor6900<br />
SPLT Sapphire Plate Mail25500</p>

<p>Helmet<br />
IHlm Iron Helm150<br />
StHm Steel Helm550<br />
SWHm Sapphire War Helm3750</p>

<p>Shield<br />
ISh Iron Shield510<br />
SSh Steel Shield750<br />
SDSh Sapphire Dragon Shield9300</p>

<p>Spell<br />
Tsun Tsunami320<br />
LB Lightning Bolt720<br />
MG Mana Gift720<br />
GH Greater Heal775<br />
WF Waterfall780<br />
MR Martyr1050<br />
LG Life Gift1250<br />
CLMP Create Large Mana Potion1350<br />
FS Firestorm1350<br />
BL Ball Lightning1400<br />
CLHP Create Large Healing Potion1660<br />
DB Dragon Breath1750<br />
IS Ice Storm1750<br />
DrainL Drain Life2450<br />
IDENT Identify9950</p>

<p>Weapon</p>

<p>BMac Brutal Mace620</p>

<p>SMT Scimitar875</p>

<p>SWBl Sapphire War Blade7350</p>

<p>Weapon-2H<br />
SHoD Sapphire Hammer of the Deep4100</p>

<p>Weapon-2HR<br />
SaSp Sapphire Speargun9500</p>

<p>Weapon-2HSR<br />
STri Sapphire Trident12550</p>

<p>CatDrgN!{Trk}Shade<br />
Re: The Towns of Shade</p>

<p>Damn! That knocked my furry &aring;&szlig;&szlig; out!<br />
Big thanks to Trik! Feral Gates Exclusive right here.</p>

<p>Sure you can buy this stuff off other people, but going and getting should give you an exceptional feeling of confidence, Eeeeespecially IF you MADE it there in one semi chewed up piece.</p>

<p>Shadow Clans and MAC board has Maps, Basic enough to be helpful, but simple enough to not take all the fun outa gettin there. Much thanks to StormLrd for his computerizing skills.</p>

<p>(And just in case I didnt mention it before, much thanks to Mac, for the thorough info collection he's rapidly becoming known for.)</p>&quot;
&quot;158&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	CryptoKnight  Staff 	4/8/2005 7:33 pm <br />
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<p>From: LOTRevolution!: A Board of the Rings, Fansite for the players of Verizon's LOTR Games.</p>

<p>LotR Matters</p>

<p>LOTR Player Creations, [Create] Goofin' Around with LOTR!</p>

<p>\&quot;O woe-begotten spirit, fall now into dark oblivion and forget for a while the dreadful doom of life.\&quot;<br />
L&uacute;thien to Carcharoth</p>

<p>The Choices of Master Samwise</p>

<p>No such anguish had Shelob ever known, or dreamed of knowing, in all her long world of wickedness. Not the Most<br />
Hilarious whichever of old Gondor, nor the most savage UrukHai General entrapped, had ever thus endured her, or set whatever to her beloved flesh. A shudder went through her. Heaving up again, wrenching away from the pain, she bent her writhing bloodshot eyes beneath her and cast backwards in a convulsive leap.</p>

<p>Sam had fallen to his knees by Frodo's big ol floppy ear, his senses reeling in the Metallic stench, his however many aching heads still gripping the Just Click the Link, lol of the <a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com/madlibs.php">http://www.barrowdowns.com/madlibs.php</a>.<br />
Through the mist before his eyes he was aware dimly of Frodo's crusty fudgeknuckle and stubbornly he fought to master himself and to [Cast] himself out of the swoon that was upon him.</p>

<p>Slowly he raised his head and saw her, only a few paces away, eyeing him, her itchy hind quarter drabbling a spittle of venom, and a ]Cobalt[, of course golden healing potion trickling from below her wounded waxfilled ear.</p>

<p>There she crouched, her shuddering belly splayed upon the ground, the great bows of her legs quivering, as she gathered herself for another spring-this time to [Attack] and [Run] to death: no little bite of poison to still the struggling of her meat; this time to [Look] and to [Veiw Char].</p>

<p>Even as Sam himself hit, looking at her, seeing his death in her eyes, a thought came to him, as if some remote voice had spoken. and he fumbled in his coffee thermos with his left hand, and found what he sought: Wireless and Online and Electrical it seemed to his touch in a phantom world of horror, the dentures of MickeyMouse.</p>

<p>'MickeyMouse! ' he said faintly, and he heard voices far off but clear: the crying of the fighter trolls as they ran under the stars in the beloved shadows of the Gray Haven, and the music of fighter trolls as it came through his sleep in the Hall of Fire in the house of DonaldDuck.</p>

<p>Re: Goofin' Around with LOTR!<br />
Cobalt Caverns,LOTR RPG:[Play] -  {Lord of the Rings,Tolkein about J.R.R.}<br />
{Here's something to do for fun, Find out what your Elf name is:}<br />
The Elvish Name Generator<br />
<a href="http://www.chriswetherell.com/elf/Default.asp">http://www.chriswetherell.com/elf/Default.asp</a> <br />
{Annndd you have a Hobbit name too, those are someways way funnier, those elves are a little too serious and stuff up at times.}<br />
The Hobbit Name Generator<br />
<a href="http://www.chriswetherell.com/hobbit/Default.asp">http://www.chriswetherell.com/hobbit/Default.asp</a> </p>

<p>Re: Goofin' Around with LOTR!<br />
Tolkien Dunce: You've only seen the movies, right?<br />
<a href="http://quizilla.com/users/bigmami/quizzes/Obscure%20Tolkien%20Filbuster/">http://quizilla.com/users/bigmami/quizzes/Obscure%20Tolkien%20Filbuster/</a><br />
I havent yet mastered the way to post up a translated HTML code on these boards, but here's a toughie quiz for the smarter-than-I-was folks.</p>

<p>Re: Goofin' Around with LOTR!<br />
You've probably seen the movie... maybe read the books, just next time, pay more attention.<br />
<a href="http://quizilla.com/users/Bowl4TheSoup/quizzes/LotR%3B%20Based%20on%20Tolkien%20books/">http://quizilla.com/users/Bowl4TheSoup/quizzes/LotR%3B%20Based%20on%20Tolkien%20books/</a><br />
Dandy. Dunced again. Seems lucky I even know how to spell \&quot;Orc\&quot;! lol.</p>

<p>Re: Goofin' Around with LOTR!<br />
Found something I AM good at!<br />
I can at least make Samwise very very angry!<br />
Yes, you can, you vile, evil, not very nice person. LOL, nevermind, I can too. It seems to be quite easy to &para;&szlig;&szlig; Sam off<br />
<a href="http://quizilla.com/users/peroxwhygen/quizzes/Could%20you%20piss%20off%20Samwise%20Gamgee%3F/">http://quizilla.com/users/peroxwhygen/quizzes/Could%20you%20piss%20off%20Samwise%20Gamgee%3F/</a><br />
Samwise I thought was a little slow in the head if not outright retarded. A follower, a lapdog, bordering on fanatic loyalty to Frodo, but he made more money on this than he did in Encino Man I'm betting, so I can't hate on him too much, or can I?</p>

<p>Re: Goofin' Around with LOTR!<br />
This might explain my mean streak.., Quote:<br />
You are Sauron! Better get some eye drops!<br />
<a href="http://quizilla.com/users/dunadan/quizzes/Which%20Lord%20of%20the%20Rings%20character%20are%20you%3F%20%20Gandalf%2C%20Saruman%2C%20Aragorn%2C%20or%20Sauron%3F/">http://quizilla.com/users/dunadan/quizzes/Which%20Lord%20of%20the%20Rings%20character%20are%20you%3F%20%20Gandalf%2C%20Saruman%2C%20Aragorn%2C%20or%20Sauron%3F/</a> Which Lord of the Rings character are you? Gandalf, Saruman, Aragorn, or Sauron?</p>

<p>Re: Goofin' Around with LOTR!<br />
\&quot;huh?\&quot; You are Confused gollum, always pondering over things and asking questions. people often mistake you for stupid, but that probably just because you are too intelligent for them!<br />
<a href="http://quizilla.com/users/bleedingsongbird/quizzes/Wich%20Gollum%20Are%20You%3F/">http://quizilla.com/users/bleedingsongbird/quizzes/Wich%20Gollum%20Are%20You%3F/</a><br />
Which Gollum Are You?</p>

<p>Congratulations! You're Gandalf!<br />
<a href="http://quizilla.com/users/DarthMaligna/quizzes/Which%20Lord%20of%20the%20Rings%20character%20and%20personality%20problem%20are%20you%3F/">http://quizilla.com/users/DarthMaligna/quizzes/Which%20Lord%20of%20the%20Rings%20character%20and%20personality%20problem%20are%20you%3F/</a> Which Lord of the Rings character and personality problem are you?<br />
LMAO! Hey, where'd everyone go?</p>

<p>HoboJagginsTheWelfareHobbit<br />
Re: Goofin' Around with LOTR!<br />
\&quot;Bid Aragorn remember the words of the seer, and the Paths of the Dead.\&quot;<br />
Elrond</p>

<p>The POCKMARKED NOSE of Saruman</p>

<p>'DIRTY ASHTRAYS and RABID CANARIES!' he hissed, and they shuddered at the hideous change. 'CHOADS! What is the house of Eorl but a MUCHO CRUSTAY BURNING OUTHOUSE where brigands POLE VAULT in the reek, and their brats roll on the floor among the LEEZARD LEEEZARDS? Too long have they escaped the LASER CANNON themselves. But the CELLPHONE comes, slow in the PLAYING LOTR MIDDLE EARTH WAR, tight and hard in the end. CONNECTING if you will!'</p>

<p>Now his voice changed, as he slowly mastered himself. 'I know not why I have had the patience to speak to you.</p>

<p>For I need you not, nor your little band of SHROOMS, as swift to EATING as to PUKING, Th&eacute;oden Horsemaster. Long ago I offered you a VOMIT PUDDLE beyond your merit and your wit. I have offered it again, so that those whom you mislead may clearly see the choice of roads. You give me CHUNKS and SPLATTERS.</p>

<p>So be it. Go back to your MOBILE HOMES!<br />
Re: Goofin' Around with LOTR!<br />
Verrry good, lol, but the last link doesn't work. MadLibs did though!</p>

<p>Middle-Earth Quotes<br />
\&quot; If you don't let me in Frodo, I shall blow your door right down your hole and out through the hill.\&quot;<br />
Gandalf</p>

<p>The Choices of Master Samwise<br />
Laying hold of the Machine Gun with his left hand, Sam swung it up, and down it came with a whistling crack on Gollum's outstretched Turn Signal, just below the Exhaust Pipe.</p>

<p>With a squeal Gollum let go. Sam waded in; not waiting to change the Machine Gun from left to right he dealt another Freakish blow. Quick as a \\'75 Firebird Gollum slithered aside, and the stroke aimed at his Hubcap fell across his Headlight. The Machine Gun cracked and broke. That was enough for him.</p>

<p>Hiccuping from behind was an old game of his, and seldom had he failed in it.<br />
But this time, misled by Schizophrenic, he had made the mistake of Singing and Posting As A \\\&quot;Guest\\\&quot; before he had both Radial Tires on his victim's neck.<br />
Everything had gone wrong with his beautiful plan, since that horrible Hand Grenade had suddenly appeared in the darkness. And now he was face to face with a furious enemy, little less than his own size. This fight was not for him. Sam swept up his Fingernail Clippers from the ground and raised it.<br />
Gollum squealed and springing aside on all fours, he jumped away in one big bound like a \\'78 Mustang . Before Sam could reach him, he was off, Fart with amazing speed back towards the tunnel.</p>

<p>]Respect the Str0ng, Defend the Weak, Rec0gnize y0ur Equals and L00k 0ut f0r #1![</p>

<p>]SHAD0WRUN:Tolkien'sDreamReborn[</p>

<p>]Live in the Present, Learn fr0m the Past, Be the Future 0f Middle-Earth![</p>&quot;
&quot;159&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/16/2006 5:30 pm <br />
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<p>MMORPG</p>

<p>From Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia.</p>

<p>&acirc;&euro;&oelig;Dude, I tried one of those once, it took so much weed to forget that I ever did&acirc;&euro;<br />
~ Oscar Wilde on MMORPG</p>

<p>The MMORPG (Maybe Might invOlve Really Playing a Game or a.k.a Many Men Online Role-Playing Girls) genre has been around for decades starting with Rogue, and later, Bard. MMORPGs (pronounced \&quot;more pigs\&quot;) consist of the same fundamental gameplay, which forces the owner of the game to sit in a chair for hours watching The Phantom Menace over and over again. While this may seem painful at first, the player eventually becomes used to the process and proclaims to others \&quot;it's not that bad.\&quot; Players continue doing this thousands if not hundreds of thousands of times over. Many Gamers consider this to be justified grounds for suicide. The MMORPG is perhaps one of the highest forms of serious business that can be encountered on the internet.</p>

<p>While critics argue against the repetition of the whole process, citing the \&quot;battles are repetitive,\&quot; \&quot;there's no story or plot\&quot; and \&quot;nothing actually changes,\&quot; players always have an incentive to continue onward. This comes in the form of brownie points, gold star stickers, and check marks. The number one rule regarding the previously mentioned items is the same as the Milton Bradley board game Monopaly: The one with the most toys wins.</p>

<p>When new players initially sign up, they often ask \&quot;what do high level players know that I don't?\&quot;</p>

<p>Skilled players who go through the process the greatest number of times are known for being successful and extremely popular among the world in general, noting that \&quot;only players at the very top understand the true meaning and purpose of their lives.\&quot;</p>

<p>MMORPG is also known as the most long and confusing acronym since PCMCIA ( Personal Computer Memory Card International Association )</p>

<p>It has been speculated that the population decline in Western countries is closely linked with the number of MMORPG subscriptions.</p>

<p>Contents<br />
1 Analysis<br />
2 Development cycle<br />
2.1 Typical forum thread<br />
3 Storyline<br />
4 An very common MMORPG incident<br />
5 Examples of MMORPGs<br />
6 External links</p>

<p>Analysis</p>

<p>The length of time in which a player character goes from a stupid noob to Uber 1337 is approximately 100 days RL(real life). While one could play a normal RPG in that same period of time, and then play through it twelve more times, the MMORPG genre allows one to accomplish the following:</p>

<p>Walk from one side of town to the other</p>

<p>Run from one hilltop to another</p>

<p>Earn fifteen gold pieces</p>

<p>Recoup lost experience</p>

<p>Bake bread after failing the first couple times</p>

<p>Wear armor that's tight and shiney<br />
Earn stats</p>

<p>Get +1</p>

<p>Look down on others who are where you were three weeks ago</p>

<p>Get on Ventrillo and scream at elderly players acting like 8-year-olds</p>

<p>Fish for boots</p>

<p>Get +9 against ogres</p>

<p>Take an hour to return to where you died, which you MUST do</p>

<p>haxors</p>

<p>PvP, slang for whine like a btch</p>

<p>Get lost at Spawn point</p>

<p>Development cycle</p>

<p>Follow a new MMORPG as soon as you hear about it</p>

<p>Play the open beta</p>

<p>Buy the retail version</p>

<p>Go to five different information sites that also have discussion forums on that game. Spend all your time on these forums.</p>

<p>Install the game and get to level 5. Then spend the rest of your life on the forums. **</p>

<p>Go see an awesome movie, read an awesome book, or play an awesome single player game, and complain how the game is nothing like either of those.</p>

<p>Follow the developers lives in detail, going so far as to take pictures of their family through their window by perching yourself on a tree nearby. Sue them when they refuse to listen to your innovative ideas.</p>

<p>Discuss this on the boards.</p>

<p>Get tired of the game and threaten to quit, then lookup a third party program that will make your life easier.</p>

<p>Get hacked.</p>

<p>Complain on the boards some more.</p>

<p>Quit.</p>

<p>Discuss this on the boards.</p>

<p>See step #2.</p>

<p>Find the person who wrote the original negative version and kill his family</p>

<p>Typical forum thread</p>

<p>A typical discussion on these fan-forums will follow this pattern:</p>

<p>\&quot;I quit SWG because everyone's a Jedi now\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Yes, but Jedi's are the bread and butter of the SW universe.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;I know... but it took me three years to grind my character, and I had to perform orl sx on Jabba the Hut to get that far... people can now skip all this.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;I see, that doesn't make sense... who wouldn't want to blw Jabba?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;OMG111one!l33t111OMGexclamation\&quot;<br />
\&quot;O RLY?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;YA RLY\&quot;<br />
\&quot;NO WAI\&quot;</p>

<p>Forum threads will also include:</p>

<p>-Players whining that they do not have what another person does</p>

<p>-Players whining that they have to work to get the Blades of Beatdown or BlaBlaBla of the BlaBlaBla.</p>

<p>-Players whining about how their useless trade skill earns no money yet people who hack or sell gold are earning money like mad.</p>

<p>-Players whining about how easy another class has it because they have ___________.</p>

<p>-Ludicrous suggestions that wouldn't make sense to add, only help them and only them, or just something that'll completely break the game.</p>

<p>-A futile attempt to get better mods only to have the thread buried under a million other threads like those mentioned above<br />
-Repeating a joke that was funny in the Beta or posting a video that made some 10-year-olds giggle like Beavis and Butthead. (See: Chuck Norris)</p>

<p>-Nonsense. Threads posted for not good reason, don't contribute anything, and have no purpose other than nonsense.</p>

<p>-Lag annoying noobs that keep saying the totally noticable including lag and hacker (Well known on Fly For Lag and the odd Flower online)</p>

<p>Storyline</p>

<p>The following plot synopsis applies to every MMORPG:</p>

<p>Before the First Age, there was the Age before This One. No one remembered this age, but many participated in it. Then they got bored and left.</p>

<p>After this age, there was the New Age, but no one enjoyed it as much as the Current Age. Why? They changed too much stuff and nobody really cared for it.</p>

<p>Now enter: The Current Age.</p>

<p>The Current Age is filled with strange wonders that none had ever glimpsed upon. Observe the long lost continents across the sea.</p>

<p>Observe the strange temporal rifts to the outer realm. Observe the long hidden tunnels which with none had whence come forth...</p>

<p>until now.</p>

<p>But beware! For these lands are teeming with hordes of vile foes wandering about, molesting the very landscape! Fear not, brave traveller, for you will smite them all!</p>

<p>An very common MMORPG incident<br />
JAou1 : YO Lukky3: Wuttup`? typer_P: STFU n00bs! JAou1: Ignore that Fkka. SANSANCHI has join the game. SANSANCHI: Hey no swearing! Jaou1: Hahahaha Feel my blade! Lukky3: JAOU U FKKING HAXOR!!! FK U! typer_p: fk u guys, im trying to jk off to this 3-d girl! Lukky3: get an fkking life man. Jaou has been kicked from the server.<br />
GGGA NGA NGAGA reported.</p>

<p>Examples of MMORPGs<br />
Action 52<br />
Wikipedia<br />
Earth<br />
Ragnarok Online<br />
FFXI<br />
Everquest II<br />
World of Warcraft<br />
RuneScape<br />
Maplestory<br />
Sonic online<br />
Anarchy Online<br />
Prunescape<br />
Omerta</p>

<p>Retrieved from \&quot; <a href="http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/MMORPG">http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/MMORPG</a> \&quot;<br />
Categories: Oscar Wildeizms | Games | MMORPGs</p>

<p>{Lmao, scathing, and yet at several points I just had to nod!}</p>&quot;
&quot;159&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	7/15/2006 6:57 pm <br />
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<p>{This is in case and the case, in case some crazed methlaced microscopic nobody is having a little trouble with The Truth, a little thing called the Truth.</p>

<p>No offense to Crazed people, you guys are okay, even entertaining, Every offence to Methlaced people, your drug of choice, your problem, keep it that way. And who cares about the microscopic people, it's debatable whether they really exist.</p>

<p>No this is a tale of what happened, yesterday.</p>

<p>I had just run BACK TO Byrendell after having relaxedly Left it, it was one of those times I thought I had a tense situation that warranted looking into so I was back and forth keeping a finger on that pulse, bad day, and getting worse, as I as usual just sunk further and further into a grumpiness.</p>

<p>Strange activity outside as players were moving about in strange creepy configurations again, Shade leaves alot to guessing, warcraft probably lets you see bodily motions like attacks actions magics etc. Shade is a silent stiff pantomime more like chess when seen from a distance.</p>

<p>One ran up to me and started hitting soon after I identified him, and yes this is a person known for and typical in how he conducts himself, or does not. Damned if I was gonna run, he was a level 8 undead, I was a level 13 undead. Wasn't trying for no laughingstock here. Better to let this little puke brag on him killing me than me running. Everyone knows what advantages Tor and Rak gear offer anyways, this diminishes whatever said accomplishment, no honor all foul.</p>

<p>I was in my usual dragon droppins grade 53 CA getup, but good dexterity, and the speed of the Stalker Broadsword, the little puke was in some torrak armor and had the speed of a foil.</p>

<p>I was probably gonna die anyways, but I was prepared for this. In fact I considered it a high compliment that he actually seemd to think he needed help! Flattery and Splattery it doesn't &fnof;&ccedil;&dagger;ing mattery, he called in reinforcements and soon his &ccedil;&micro;guzzling girliefriend joins in and she's of an even higher level and higher hit rate. Expected, but any thought lingering I may have ever had of this person remaining any kind of friend, was and is now ever erased from my mind, She had every opportunit to stop attacking, the were even on the phone together laughing that I wasn't running.</p>

<p>Two demented meth headed cackling wild eyed toothless truthless lesion riddled vermin seeking to chop away at what they know they can never ever truly defeat. First off I'm Undead, the chr is, it was never truly alive, you cannot kill what is unliving, no matter what lazy game programming allows said. Secondly, let's reiterate. TWO chars fighting ONE, BOTH are Better Equipped, and besides it was his hung-like-a-donut girlfiend who got the kill shot anyways. Him bragging about killing me is futile. He can't brag, he didn't kill, he's useless. He got scared, phoned it in literally, and in that way what's the word, pyhhric victory?</p>

<p>So let's keep in sequence here and say I was on my last potion golden and fighting away. He was doing 8 - 10 to my 2 - 3 damages, funny he thought he couldn't do it alone. Then the &oelig;&ordf;&oslash;&reg;bag &eth;&ccedil;&dagger;rider joins him and I was taking the avg of 20 points per refresh rate, then it was becoming a drink potion hit once or twice, drink another potion sliding downhill faster battle. And Boom I then became quite dead. They walked off hand in hand laughing the laughs of those truly lost, lol, and I sat outside catching up on all the \&quot;P\&quot; messages I'd ignored to do battle with. I kinda expected a message from Himhim at least asking me to stop hitting it's ok it's me, but none of that.</p>

<p>Now a vulture swoops in, intention debatable. A known deadpile warder, having seen him in action before, but to truly appear as if you're rescuing gear, you message the person in limbo. Standing there silently waiting isn't quite I dunno trustworthy? What a disappointment he was going to get upon seeing the meager garbage my dead form concealed, it was almost worth the resurrect exp loss to reveal to this vulture his long awaited reward. I was just gonna let the gear go, but A most excellent clanmate messaged the little scavenger and kindly asked that the gear be shipped.</p>

<p>I meanwhile had rez'd back to my faroffbase, I was hugging town true, I was right at the wall and could have run in at any time. But I didn't, and this also works to my advantage in keeping the fake trail hot and the real trail cold. Damned if I was gonna be a constant repeat deather for these two's sick twisted amusement. I needed the break anyways, so I shut the phone off and in that instant they all cease to exist, like how you can utterly disintegrate Seinfeld in midsentence with the push of a small button, CLICK and pure power. Good bye, and smoke break.</p>

<p>Later on and in as the BaRnOwL phone set immediately to work buying replacements meagerly, and having shipped them PO to the bigger but still very tired Catphone I went in to chat to see wtf was resulting from all this. Sure enough mr. and mrs. naturally corny killer are there and raving like two speed freaks in a hottub full of liquid acid. I'm past pity for this class of people, I hate that they take too damn long to die in real life actually, nothing else. Now I know that these creeps thrive on drama and live every game day like it's their last before banning day, but still do seek to take others with them, well I didn't give them their needed catalyst. Feed a Cold, Starve a Flu, I stayed niceand cold within, and the flu stayed at his fever pitch.</p>

<p>He raved about getting feedbacked on, this to my knowledge had not gone on, I saw no need to. Obviously I was and am still despite these numerous blunders a level 13. What is there to complain about. Besides Shade loves these people, it's why they haven't implemented a failsafe that'd disallow their constant re-entry upon being banned the first few times. Who am I to interfere in the grand process of which is so subtle it doesn't look like Anything has happened since Grimm left, lol. Sorry CosmicAdmin but you work in mysterious ways, very very very mysterious and I'm clueless. To the outside looking in it appears to be stasis.</p>

<p>Secondly I guess he's venting fears here because he then goes on to his next guess I've called in the cavalry on him, he's wrong here too, again. He's very good at being wrong. I had ONLY messaged TWO PEOPLE, one was in my clan about the gear rescue, one in chat who'd heard what happened. The contagion if anything snitched on himself, so all his snitches get stitches rigamarole tirade just deflates upon that. ANd so in his fear and paranoia must have been feeling like he had nothing to lose, insults various people in the room and I can just hear his last string of sanity twanging away, the meth must be taking effect.</p>

<p>The rest gets real crazy, it's between 1234, FOUR of my bester game friends versus a now 1234,5, four maybe 5 known game idiots And during this time I was on the phone with one of them, wondering if I should just go into chat and lend fire spupport, or just keep my nice safe distance as I was on my relaxing smoke break. All I was realy concerned about now was keeping these four close allies from getting themselves banned playing into their hands. We're a small and close group of interclanetary friends, and oftimes it's us against the shade world especially lately, but we do look out for eachother.</p>

<p>The sociological experiment gone awry, the humanity from concentrate that is the shade game and site sommunity, the raw manifest expression of anyone's inner goodness or inner demons expressed.</p>

<p>S.ociological<br />
H.umanity<br />
A.dventure<br />
D.iversion<br />
E.xperiment</p>

<p>Chaos Rules, I have seen the Chaos and the Chaos is Us.</p>

<p>I love ya all, even the ones I don't hate, but are just patiently waiting for to die, lol. Until the next needed clarification? Goodbye.}</p>&quot;
&quot;159&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/13/2005 5:55 pm <br />
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<p>*Think I might have a new favorite Blogger, so I'm gonna put a part of that blog on my blog, no matter how weird or sick that sounds!*</p>

<p>Fairy Tale Academy caught my eye.</p>

<p>A little due-diligence has taught me that this establishment is some sort of pre-K, child educational center. But in the universe in my head, The Fairy Tale Academy is a venerable, castle-like structure; where ivy climbs the highest crumbling tower, where every animal in the moat can talk (and most can grant wishes), and where potential princesses and soon-to-be scullery maids alike meet in the quad to discuss their desires to become a member of the Fairy Tale Kingdom over a cappucino1 .</p>

<p>Fairy tales must have a high rate of turnover, requiring an almost constant influx of well-trained, story-enabled characters to come in once previous characters quit, move on, or retire2.</p>

<p>Consider Snow White - even with proper diet, adequate hydration and every beauty philter on the market, a girl can only be expected to keep that sort of complexion until she's in her early twenties; then she'll need to be replaced3. A wise, corporate saavy Snow White will have spent her casket time emailing and SMSing her contacts in the kingdom to help pave her promotion to Snow Queen or Fairy Godmother, while a less aggressive Rose Red might find herself demoted to Baker's Wife or Woodchopper's Wife, or in the unsavory role of an oft-immolated witch4.</p>

<p>Meanwhile Jacks tired of climbing beanstalks may aspire to be the wiley old wizard or the wealthy, grumpy father who spends all day long planning arduous and impossible tasks for his daughter's suitors...while Jacks who perhaps fell off the stalk a few times too many would have an excellent chance of being a town fool. Former dashing young princes, on the other hand, could aspire only to king, or fear a future of drudge work or worse, getting demoted to...well, Jack.</p>

<p>Clearly, there is a need for such an educational institution. Here is how I imagine their brochure reading:</p>

<p>Thank you for your interest in The Fairy Tale Academy. Established on the eve when the first fairy plucked the antecedent knight from his horse to become her paramour, when primeval wizard uttered inaugural curse, and when the primogenial dark-haired prince laid eyes on the premier maiden fair;</p>

<p>The Fairy Tale Academy has an illustrious tradition of educating young men, women, and wild animals in the fine art of being Fairy Tales.</p>

<p>For centuries, our professors, story-tellers, dungeon-masters and creature-wranglers have been guiding our students down forgotten paths, over steepest mountains and (thanks to our very successful placement program - over 85% of our graduating classes report finding the position of their choice!) into throne rooms all over Fairy Kingdom.</p>

<p>Our patented \&quot;Happily Ever After\&quot; Program has four major tracks: Disney, Grimm, Perrault, and Andersen, with each track offering students the ability to specialize in Hero/Heroine, Villain/Toady, Wizard/Fairy Godmother, Warlock /Witch, Pauper, Fool, or General Townsfolk. (Please note that students who are interested in pursuing roles in Eastern, Classic or Alternative vocations may apply to our sister schools (Scheherazade's School of Storytelling, Aesop's Academy, &amp; The Bullwinkle Institute of Stinky Cheese) after completeing 15 credits of Folklore Fundamentals at Fairy Tale Academy).</p>

<p>Below is a just a sample of our extensive course listing:</p>

<p>From Baker to Burghermeister: Using your child's gifts and talents to climb your way up the social ladder. (Business - all tracks)</p>

<p>Curses, Capers and Cats with a Cutlass: A general history of the Fairy Tale Kingdom. (History - required for all tracks)</p>

<p>Postivie Negatives: How to make jealously, insecurity and passion work for you. (Core class for Warlocks, Wiches, and Villains in any track)</p>

<p>Finishing Classes: Topics include: Keeping Pristine Clean in the Worst of Conditions, How to be Rescued with Good Humor and Grace (When You Could Have Gotten Up and Walked Away at Any Time Yourself), Getting Rid of Pesky Dishpan Hands, Basic Housekeeping Skills,<br />
Advanced Singing and Songwriting (with remedial \&quot;trilling\&quot; and \&quot;tra-la-laing\&quot;)<br />
(Core class for Disney Heroines - please see related electives : I'm Sweet, Pretty and Kind - Why Can't I Fit In (non-credit, group therapy courses) and How to Look Interested</p>

<p>(When You Realize Your \&quot;prince\&quot; is an Insipid Idiot))</p>

<p>Creature Enchanments:</p>

<p>Level One:</p>

<p>Wooing Creatures to your Will (or Animal Possession and Enchantment):</p>

<p>From doing the laundry, to basic banditry to carrying messages to and from the dead - the little creatures of the forest are an essential asset to anyone hoping to make their way in Fairy Kingdom.(Recommended for Disney &amp; Perrault heroines &amp; Grimm Villains)</p>

<p>Level Two:</p>

<p>The Beast Within/Without: Useful for exacting punishment, finishing a disguise, or a simple change of pace- students will learn a variety of options on how to adopt an animal's mannerisms and its (literal) skin.</p>

<p>(Please see related elective: Creature Dis-comforts: Animal, Anthropormized Characters and the Challenges of Modern Day Sexual Stigmas: Students who take this non-credit course will be treated to a live reading of Rose Red's husbands startling expose: For the Last Time, I Am Not A Furry, I'm ENCHANTED. Discussion and coffee to follow.)</p>

<p>Costuming and Changing of Appearnce:</p>

<p>Topics include: How to Make your Eyes Bigger Than Your Stomach (literally!) , Feet-to-Fins and Back Again (not so difficult as one thinks), Changing Fur Boots for Glass Slippers in Seven Easy Steps and more!</p>

<p>Real Estate Secrets: Getting an enchanged cottage conviently located near a palace, a small village, a remote cave and a haunted wood isn't about who you know - it's about what you know. Make sure your castle-in-the-cloud isn't a dungeon in disguise. (Business elective)</p>

<p>But My Father is King: Feminism may not have breached the fortress that is Fairy Kingdom .... but heroic Princes-to-Be are encouraged to take this social science class to help them understand why, despite their legal rights, title, good-looks and vast fortunes, they still may be required to best insurmountable odds just to wed a woman they don't know and may not like very much. (This is a pre-requisite to our second-year course : Jus Primae Noctis - Why It Is Not For You.)</p>

<p>If you'd like to learn more about Fairy Tale Academy, or to get a full-course listing, please collect the feather of a Phoenix, a swatch of silk the color of pure ivory, the splinter of an ebony shield and a loaf of bread (for the brownies) and place them all in a burlap sack at the crossroads under the corpse of handged man or call us at 1-888-FRY-TALE and one of our professional advisors will happily assist you.</p>

<p>Remember, every adventure starts with a single action. Burlap sack or Call Now.</p>

<p>See, now I'm sort of sad it doesn't actually exist. I'm quite certain I have a tower-climbing, dragon-slaying, bearskin wearing, curse-reversing adventure or two in me yet. Just in case, I'm getting my sack ready5.</p>

<p>1Of course at Starbucks. Even in the Fairy Tale Kingdom, they're ubiquitous.<br />
2Not to mention an army of well-trained temps for when Rapunzel needs to give her voice a rest or The Beast needs a week in the Cayman Islands for rejuvanation and professional nit-picking.</p>

<p>3Ageist? Surely; but if you're going to buy into the land of patriarchal fantasy, you might as well buy in all the well. Besides, if your heronies have crow's feet, how are you meant to tell them from the crones (she asked, fully aware of her grey hairs and rampant laugh lines)?</p>

<p>4I can't even begin to imagine the logistical nightmares that surface when children of fairy tale couples grow-up wanting to become heros and heroines themselves. I can only suppose there's some sort of \&quot;absent parent\&quot; forced retirement community - a la The Prisoner. This is definitely not the family business one would want their child following them into.</p>

<p>5I'd call, but I really detest using the phone.</p>

<p>Posted by Sarcasmo on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 Sarcasmo's Corner<br />
<a href="http://www.sarcasmoscorner.com/2005_08_01_archive.html">http://www.sarcasmoscorner.com/2005_08_01_archive.html</a></p>

<p>{As for Shade HARGHS!, I'm just hating that my phone is dead, and cautioning to be nice to poorly dressed little undeads, you never know who's second/better half phone that is while he's forced to wait on being able to buy another one while his original one is permafried!!! An Extra special thanks to AmazonPheonix for the loan of her wireless host body, lol.}</p>&quot;
&quot;159&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/20/2006 4:38 pm <br />
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<p>{This is finally being posted because SOMEONE couldn't be bothered to remove ALL Mention of me off his pathetic websites. I'm at least omitting names and censoring for decency.}</p>

<p><br />
To my fave little pesky ShadeBuddy,</p>

<p>Figured I'd better just type this up, never know when I'll need ta whup it on someone to smack his rowdy ass chip on his shoulder about me back in line, a little humbling if not a drastically needed mano a mano clarification in order. At the very least an understanding, one I'll pm to him if he gets a little too puffy and inflamed towards me again, or he can come to where it's posted and freely defend. If you are reading this now it means the end is near for me anyways, and no amount of repercussions from this can of fruit rollups can or will affect me anyways. I might be leaving, but sometimes ya gotta lose to win. And there's no better cause than standing up for yourself whiel firing straight truth. Maybe not leaving not quite yet, but there's no harm in unleashing some damage on that which has built up too far anyways.</p>

<p>So, &eth;&micro;&oslash;&times;&iquest; &para;&dagger;&not;&not;&reg;&sup3;&sup1;&frac12;&iquest; &ETH;&aring;&eth;&micro;&aring;&szlig; &ccedil;&cedil;&reg;&cedil;&iquest; &oelig;&trade;&reg;&eth;&iquest; Multiple other accounts who wanna preach to me about being real?</p>

<p>This will be the very last time I speak to you of and about any of this as any misunderstanding from here will be out of my hands. I'm gonna try to make this as clear as possible to understand since it appears you have some comprehension problems. ADD? ADHD? Same here, Let's just get thru this together. The rest we'll handle in game.</p>

<p>Ready steady go. I don't Like you, I don't Respect you, and I probably never will. I hate your stomp mudholes approach to enforcing respect for the backwards selfdefeating annoying inflammatory bullcrap that it is.</p>

<p>Seemingly almost every post you've made since your grand return to Shade from a comprehensible banning from before does nothing but irritate me, tense me up, tick me off, and make me wanna just up and go ahead and test your macho little self just to friggin get it over with.</p>

<p>You're a perpetual fight waiting to happen, a fight looking for a reason to be, a struggle that I think is taking place more within yourself. You claim not to be role playing, ok, so this is the real you? Still not impressed. I laugh at you peewee, you're no different than every scrawny little tough talking ground spitting chicken muscle flexing little poser I see out there. Defend that if you will with some stats and figures about your actual height weight education level all ya want, I don't care but you project a very unlikable unimaginative figure that's pretty much the antithesis of all I try to get out of and put into Shade. Envisioning Rainman with a Chainsaw going I'm an Excellent killer yeah yeah I'm an Excellent killer. Utter lack of creativity, no vision, inability to see past the end of your own weapon, and blatant laughable hypocracy. If you're not replying to yourself you're contradicting yourself, or both. What is it? Do as I Say, Not as I Do?</p>

<p>NewsFlash, This isn't atomic dove and Shade was Trying to enjoy an era of relative peace, not a grand old revival of the same offal you dung beetles thrive on.</p>

<p>You and the re-awakening &szlig;&ordf;&thorn;storm you represent are driving me and people like me to quit or feel like they want to, at least the board you conquered, so how many sites is this you Pwn now?</p>

<p>Cry bias all you want, but you wiped your &aring;&szlig;&szlig; all over the shade board ad nauseum until someone finally noticed.</p>

<p>I may have posted alot but I tried to stay interesting, varied, relevant, open minded and within as much as I could manage on my own end likable but Very few have been allowed to go as far as you have. You and your's brag about people you've made quit the game, as if that counted as a game victory, when it's really all just the unbearable atmospheric stink you create. Your persona lacks hygeine.</p>

<p>Sorry I see your pic and aint nothin scary there, just a little chump chimp overdone macho stuffed country bull turkey to me. Kinda like a redneck version of a smaller marky mark or something, lol.</p>

<p>Love your little hate forum too, dinkus. You really got a smooth way of crucifying and making examples of those who don't play your way, about as weak as crying about anyone who Pwned you, and believe you me I pwn your ass by sheer brainpower alone. For the simplest example, I didn't parody &not;&oelig;&eth;'s profile, He got himself a simple one time explaned efficient banning, like how real sites do it. Way to teach respect, by being so respectable, this is why we somehow don't believe you.</p>

<p>Those who you think you can beat respect into had none to begin with, those you can't, those must really infuriate you huh? Invalidate every cell of your projected facade being, omg someone doesn't kiss the grass I shit on, omg someone I can't beat one on one and isn't on my side, omg someone probably more well liked than me, am I turning enough people against him now?</p>

<p>Ah yeah and that turning people against eachother stuff, little mascot huh? I don't care how long you've been loyal to &eth;&aring;&eth;&ccedil;&aring;&not;&micro; you're not worth the headache to anyone else, how &not;&oelig;&eth; tolerates you is a pure mystery, but ya gotta admit a friend who'll stand with you letting loose of other friendships is a strong friend, he overlooks alot more than alot of us do. Spirit of the clan, think that gives you protected status? Only thing between you and a badly needed ingame asswhuppin is opportunity. Ya hunt alone here and there, I've seen you but I don't play like that, I won't sink to your level.</p>

<p>You act like Shade is some kinda game of laser tag, a shooter game, wrong again. You want that, go play Mech, giant metal feet stomp bigger mudholes.<br />
Barely anyone plays there anyways, wanna know why? It's boring when all you have to attack is newbs and eachother. Well to most people that is, to you it's gotta be a nonstop ballknuckling good time. An eternal killgasm. Told ya I didn't like ya chump.</p>

<p>And you coulda disliked me for me as well, but instead you disliked me by association and hearsay, weak again.</p>

<p>You hated me for defending a friend you know damn well you were lying about cause you were stalking her back in atomic dove and couldn't stand someone who knew you so well being in Shade, felt threatened? No mind of your own, just a yapping pitbull puppy in the big dog's yard. Must really bug you when that's apparent to just about everyone, and especially those who aren't gonna mince words around you cause your mealy brain can't handle it. Ok now if THESE Words are too big for you then you're beyond help, I will not talk like a baby orc neaderthal toddler so we can share a low frequency wavelength.</p>

<p>Mocking you, baiting you, don't make me laugh, this little message will make anything you think you got from me previously seem like the nothing that it actually was. I was actually respecting you as much as I could outta respect for &not;&oelig;&eth;, but given some recent events I don't think that really matters anymore, so I opened the floodgates. Broke the dam down and you'll find yourself up shit creek w/o a paddle roiling down the rapid runs.</p>

<p>You chose to start &szlig;&ordf;&thorn; with me and you wouldn't let up, so from here on in til whenever I see fit to cease it myself your brain is my toy and I am your persisting feral nightmare. We could have agreed to disagree, but ya wouldn't let it, wasn't good enough. So Mr Nice Me is out the window and Mr. Beat Your Tiny Brain In is crashing through the roof of your fragile little world. Wait til we get to the point of this, you're gonna just love it and I mean that in a [i]just in case you don't &fnof;&ccedil;&dagger;ing get sarcasm[/i] kinda way.<br />
You can shut up and fight me, alone and over equipped to mask your obvious lack of skillz, or bring a few friends, to mask your bad case of Weak. Yeah I hear all about you in \&quot;Tor, tough guy.</p>

<p>You're either to busy to hunt, to scared to hunt or begging for rescuing.<br />
I wonder if folks are regretting allowing you down there yet. Sure I aint been down there yet, but the last time I tried, well I've been over that little suspicious incident to bits by now, many of the people who thought that was funny as hell are on your DoRk FoRuM.</p>

<p>You can kill me down to 3 haha that was a funny quote eh, I will not respect you, you can drive me to -1 gold, aint happening. You can carve me up to utterly gearless, but you will still be the worthless humanoid stack of crap you are now.</p>

<p>Now how ya feelin sport? You getting a little snarly? Wanna go for my ankles?</p>

<p>Convinced?</p>

<p>Huh CoNvInCeD? Wtf? Well my friend, you just got pwned, welcome to the world of role playing, you do it, I do it, everyone playing an unsubstantiated amount of heroism, villainy, neutrality or mercenary in a virtual gaming world community is doing it. Don't say you don't, lol. You do, you friggin do. And you really need to work on your role, or just shut your hole, you're boring.</p>

<p>Breathe deeply now, you and me are just names on glowing screens, the least you can do is try to have a little fun with this. I mean after all this gets shut off to drive to and from work the only thing going is the classic rock on the radio and maybe a passing thought of the silliness of some people.</p>

<p>This has actually waited awhile to say so if some of this seems replayed or outdated, it probably is, hurray that you noticed.</p>

<p>Well, the next move is your's. I'm not gonna demand respect, I don't need to.</p>

<p>And I'm not gonna give it either, not easily, not to just anyone, and damn sure not to you. If you're okay with that, I'm a little more okay with you. Not much but it's a start.</p>

<p>So as long as Cosmic allows you to do as you do they probably should allow me to do as I will do right back. I'm not gonna pull an &oslash;&aring;&fnof; and say ban me as long as my noble sacrifice helps ban soandso. Shade does't allow you to cast martyr on yourself, exploiters like you and your hero collection should know this.</p>

<p>{Now if this gets the copypaste to another site I'd like a reply from whoever delivers it from their site just to know who all will be reading this to anticipate ingame character battles.}</p>

<p>{I've already straightened this out as much as it'll go. Talked it over with Wyld, who said she'd mention it to Lewd. So that'll be as good as it ultimately proves itself to be, word to deed. The rest is testing the theory of basic human decency, if it still exists, it'll show itself.}</p>&quot;
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<font color="#996633"><font face="Black Chancery"><font size="4">...looking to the left and right, eyes straight ahead, seeing with his ears, he was a creature of the senses, a predator. Molded through countless hours of stalking, preying and other such seriousness, he was relatively unaffected by it all for in him was a wild odd and often unfathomable self defined type of humor to him. It baffled, frustrated and aggravated some, but to him these were reactions made by choice which he consoled himself in not accepting any blame for. He was what he was, and there was no changing this. Who better to tell his tale but himself? He drew the quill with a flourish, and brutally jabbed it into the inkwell spattering it onto the scroll before him with a feral grin and hissing laughter... <br />
How absurd was this, a cat, smoking a cigar. How ridiculous he tempered the harsh smoke of this cheap brand with an equally cheap ale. He wasn't hard to please, easily amused, and many times amused others along with him. This was all well and good and sometimes sometimes it did really make a difference. Other times his own laughter served and sufficed as adequate company. He was alone in most crowds, with a legion of voices in his mind. It wasn't insanity or dementia, it was overflowing creativity manifesting. <br />
Adventures and misadventures, hmmm, he thought to himself as he wrote that he was thinking to himself. History, his story, hiss story? Origins, where one comes from, the foundation upon the self being sculptured by life's abrasive and constructive artistically inclined hand. Seemingly random at first until it begins to lead a coherent path of symphonic cacophany, the lump sum of the senses of memory one could get lost in and escape to at the same time. Refuge and solace. <br />
He'd never done anything notable, so he thought, in comparison to the great deeds of those around him now. His place in history was a very small place, probably memorable, but mostly to himself. He'd chronicled his moments. He'd inscribed his comedies and errors. Breathing in cool moonlight, exhaling the heat of the sun, thousands of times in this thing called his life, but then again we're getting lost in wandering mental ramblings and vague imageries, back on track furball, back on the path. <br />
Nfa, led by the notorious and colorful past of the enigma known as Saiten proved a very topsy turvy and shortlived tenure. He saw Shade through new eyes, and saw himself through Shade's eyes and therfore learned himself. Trk, taking the admirable risk of taking him on, and he, taking the risk of rejection, went slowly side by side, clan and member, through many changes and grew closer as time went one, forging strong bonds and steelhard alliances. The assets of friendship and comradery found themselves as he found himself. He sacrificed very little of himself to attract that which was most truly the idealest facets of his life. <br />
It came to EGO, now this is where it gets good, and can only get better from there. Trk clan was as was Trk clan, but seemed somehow incomplete. The Cat knew at some level things could be better. He reconciled himself with Zanden on a mutual shared and secret promise, he could now happily serve Chaos with very little noticable change in how he served Shade, served himself. Many of Trk clan's friends were in EGO, and those that weren't, at least not yet, were admirable warriors and some of the very best one could find himself aligned with. <br />
A Dark Cat now, his true colors showing through, without reserve or hesitancy or the slightest care how he was seen by those he could no longer respect, or those he did respect, that understood this in him. It wasn't a change really, it was more of the same Cat, just more completely the same Cat. He wore a Clan Tag emblazoned almost visibly with past glories and great deeds, with a dark power all its own that encouraged one to carve his own place on the mantle of history, his story and yes, hiss story, lol. <br />
Make no Mistake, Chaos's Forces may have gotten Stranger, but He was Here and The BarnCat or The CatDragon or both all in one standing in the positive side of Shade, the light-hearted Knight Errant in Darkness, feeling at home, as Barncat of {EGO}, 2nd {or third? Or more?} Jester of Shade.<br />
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Heh, hope that did myself justice, I figured damn I've written before, why not write for myself here. Hope this wasn't too much an intrusion. <br />
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{There are some Qualities - - some Incorporate / Things, That have a Double / Life, which thus is made A type of that Twin / Entity which Springs from Matter and Light, evinced in Solid / and / Shade.}~Edgar Allan Poe, "Silence". (8)Shade Jester Needs Food Badly!(8) "Look... what the... CaTdRgN, a BarnCat! with an inflated {EGO}!" <br />
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<font color="#996633">The above is an autobiography by the CatDrgN character himself, copied by kind permission</font></font></font><br />
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	5/26/2005 3:49 am <br />
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<p>CatDrgN<br />
Shade Jester<br />
...tap tap tap tap...<br />
{Whispers}: \&quot;More more more!\&quot;<br />
I'd add in my diary-like dealies but it's fact mixed with fiction and besides I've had my time in the limelight. {Lightbulbs stuffed up Limes glow real murkily anyways}</p>

<p>It's grrreat to see stories and authors continuing to make Shade Player Creations a fun place to come back to.</p>

<p>{I'll admit, I aint been here in awhile and don't visit as often as I could}</p>

<p>This goes for ALOT of the newer posts going up recently: Work Up The Keep Good!<br />
__________________</p>

<p>GL@DIUS<br />
Shade Board Member<br />
Continuing to still at CD<br />
Continuing to still at CD<br />
Continuing to still at CD<br />
Continuing to still at CD<br />
__________________</p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Shade Jester<br />
DrgN'n The YeloSnow<br />
YeloSnow sat at the corner table at Byrendell Pub, a scroll before him and a chair beneath him, and a floor beneath the chair, and so on. Writing some more in his diaries evidently by the placement of this post, but anyways, here he was writing.</p>

<p>A heavily badly accented voice chippersounded from somewhere he was too busy to look around for. \&quot;Ahem Would Suh Care for a Candle for which he can write with the light of showing upon yezzz?\&quot;</p>

<p>Yelo nodded and soon his words were plainer to see, and it was then easier to add more of them to them, the previous words.</p>

<p>\&quot;Hhhhand would Suh care tooo zample zome of our fffinezt Incense?\&quot;</p>

<p>{Incense? What? Whatever}</p>

<p>\&quot;Sure, just put it down and see to getting me a beer huh? I'm parched like a mummy here.\&quot;</p>

<p>&lt;&lt;thunk!&gt;&gt;</p>

<p>The incense was set on the table with an odd sickly thud. Yelo looked at it, and nearly fell out of his seat.</p>

<p>This was no Incense Holder!<br />
It was CatDrgN's Head!</p>

<p>Bodiless and sitting at the edge of the table, thick cigar smelling smoke slowly rising from his slack open mouth to blow over lazily foggily filming his glazed upturned empty stare.</p>

<p>Something was no right here, not at all.</p>

<p>Yelo sighed, and kicked out with one leg, as opposed to kicking with his arm, which could be done, but not with nearly as much sense. Cat's head rose up slapped down on the table, causing him to bite his tongue \&quot;GnnOrRwfFpH!\&quot; and land almost hilariously on the floor.</p>

<p>He hopped to his feet laughing and coughing, smoke circles coming out his nose, along with smoke squares and the newly mastered smoke dodecahedrons. \&quot;That was harsh dude, lmao.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Right.\&quot; Yelo mumbled.</p>

<p>CatDrgN, then as always, hating awkard silences set himself to killing this most hated foe and began... to talk! \&quot;Whatcha dooooin'??\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Writing another entry into my Diary.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Why?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Because, I want to?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Why?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Because I can?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;WHY?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;BECAUSE!!!\&quot;</p>

<p>Another awkward silence to be slain here.</p>

<p>\&quot;Mind if I help?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Uh how could you help with this?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Well thought you'd never ask, and it's good you have, most excellent. Anyways, I used to be quite the perspiring bard myself!\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Perspiring?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Yeah, nowhere near as good as the Official ones, but I perspired to at least become almost as good as them were.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Well uh...,\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Can read what ya got so far?\&quot;</p>

<p>Here I am again, sitting, but can't help but think, and then to write, that the waitresses tonight even after a few drinks, still look like Ogre Enforcers.....</p>

<p>The Cat laughed his head off, but refrained from further simulations of cranial detachment as that bit would have been by now quite overdone.</p>

<p>Yelo smiled and shrugged \&quot;Well it's what I could come up with at the moment.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;What, you don't remember you me and that one hunting trip?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;The Elves?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Nooo, Not Elvis! The one before that.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Oooh that one, got it now, well hell, why don't you show me how You'd write it!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Done!\&quot;</p>

<p>And with that one syllable word in this context meaning \&quot;Sure thing compadre hand me that thar quill thang and let's saddle up an' ride this story inta th' ground\&quot; or something like that, The CatDrgN began weaving his craft, and writing too!</p>

<p>quote:<br />
Like a day like any other it was like any other day actually. {A humble beginning to a sterling tale of valour and adventoure} YeloSnow walked into the pub.</p>

<p>CatDrgN was attempting to tell jokes, but the patrons weren't laughing, because face it at the time, CatDrgN wasn't being very funny. {Wrong, they weren't laughing because they're all} Fish and Chicken pieces littered the plate before him and Yelo walked up with the idea in mind, probably, guessing here, that he'd enlist the hunting services of the Legendary {in his own mind} Slayer of the Mighty {young} Dragons and Great {sometimes flaming} Lizards.<br />
Pried away from Chattery, CatDrgN joined Yelo and himself outside and made a couple of potions, golden ones too. And strode on down south, politely sided stepping a baited Elf Scout. Yelo on the other hand, drew his Black pearl Demon Screamer and lopped off one of the Elf's arms, then the other one, and neatly sliced off both legs, leaving the elf on the ground screaming. Yelo and Cat, who by now, but had slipped his mind to mention earlier was named \&quot;Brak\&quot;...,</p>

<p>{Works nicely, historically accurate and easier to type}</p>

<p>So, Brak fired a few practice shots of Dark Gift at Yelo. He'd be healing for himself and an Undead in Dragon Country, it was good to be sure of things like this. He also made a couple potions as the journeyed south.</p>

<p>Brak stopped and sniffed the air, and flicked his tail twice west and then once east to swat a fly bothering him, so they then deviated west.</p>

<p>This was kinda frustrating, not a dragon in sight. Here they were by now nearly NW of The Boar &amp; The Skewer and the prey wasn't available for the preying upon!</p>

<p>But Soft! {Meaning But Wait, in Shakespeare-Speak} Memory's foggy here, but I do believe we encountered 2 Great Lizards, I mean They did, We, as Them.</p>

<p>Brak Edged into a healing stance a few steps away to avoid splash damage, but keep a good range for firing DarkGift and making potions as mana allowed. Allowing was the key word here, as Great Lizard number two was begging for attention, feeling neglected waaah boohoo and came snuffling and growling toward Brak.</p>

<p>Now get this, Brak was equipped in all his sapphire plus one of his fave weapons, The Assassin's Bladed Gauntlets he nomenclatured his \&quot;Ticklers\&quot; Being Plural their real names were \&quot;Ootchie &amp; Gootchie\&quot; and several slices later the Lizard was steaming \&quot;Goo\&quot;.</p>

<p>Yelo was doing exceedingly well, Chaos sure knows how to pick them, as do the Jurnies, who recruited this obviously capable and effectively lethal warrior into their ranks of the {SOC}. {Now if that don't get me my free beer tokens I dunno WHAT will!}</p>

<p>Both lizards dead left them to pick thru their innards and pull free the contents, being the indigestable armors and weaponry of previous unfortunates.</p>

<p>With a warm-up like this Young Dragons were prepared for them. The Dragons were warming up watching the two warriors fight, the warriors were warming up getting fiery and dragon breathed.<br />
This one proved to be an even tougher battle.</p>

<p>Brak's Assassin claws were of almost little to no use against these monsters, causing damage, that, had this been some kind of video game, would only be in the single digits. Yelo's Screamer on the other hand was slicing deep grooves of groovy deepness into \&quot;his\&quot; Dragon.</p>

<p>Brak experienced a temporary concern here. If Yelo was to die by inaction and/or poor healing here today Brak might wind up in deep trouble with Chaos' forces!</p>

<p>\&quot;Stop Fizzling, Sstop\&quot; &lt;Whishkt!&gt; Potion created and put in backpack, whew.</p>

<p>It was a juggling act that this Trkster could hereby be known for, as he battled off the other dragon, distracting him, casting DarkGift at Yelo, and making potions. Had he been distracting the potions, while casting DarkGift at the Dragons, and attacking YeloSnow, well that'd be just plain Messed Up! LoL! I dunno why I even contemplated thinking of that thought! Anyway, After an extended, but awesome fight, Yelo killed the dragon pestering him, and seemed to have energy to spare to finish off Brak's weak offense on the other.</p>

<p>With more piles to sift thru, they did, sift and stuff. Some of that stuff Brak resolved to Bank for later, and spares, and the rest to run up and slap some poor newbies right in the backpacks with out of the blue, or whatever color the background happened to be. {Sorry, Monochrome Display here, this cat's color-blind}</p>

<p>To make a long story short, too late, but to say that anyways, they teleported back to town, where Brak, so impressed by the obvious power of the screamer, wanting to read the description, and curious to see if the damage, could outnumber the amount of commas used in this sentence, tried it out, ON A RAT!</p>

<p>\&quot;And there you have it!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Well done, but kinda rushed..,\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I know, but the candle was burning low.\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;You're a cat...thing, you're supposed to have excellent night vision!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;I know, but that candle just ah happens to be my TAIL!!!\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Holy $#!+ What?!?\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Beer, Wine, Ales, Something Quickly!\&quot;</p>

<p>Yelo ran to the and quickly handed CatDrgN a tall mug of cold beer, which CatDrgN promptly guzzled down, leaving his tail lit! \&quot;Thanks bro! Seeya around! AAAAAGH!!\&quot; CatDrgN ran screaming outside, leaving Yelo and his diaries an odd new story to read.<br />
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<p>yelosnow<br />
wow!<br />
wow good show cat good show!!! thats what happned to a T,,, lol i think ill continue with the \&quot;elvis\&quot; story!... youll have to end it though.. ill get it in today sometime.</p>

<p>wow again and thanx!!!</p>

<p>that was one of my favorite hunts, it wasnt easy but very exciting!!! near death a few times... and boy how those young dragons ran from your \&quot;tuna breath attack\&quot; was fun !!<br />
yelo</p>

<p>i think we all know that it wasnt \&quot;incense smoke\&quot; comming out of your head.... smelled like catnip and i i know catnip!!(didnt i see you heading back to CatDrgN land with one of those \&quot;oger enforcer's\&quot;)<br />
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<p>GL@DIUS<br />
Shade Board Member<br />
Location: Omnipresent. Past Present. Future. ALL the same to me.<br />
I think BrakDrgn coulda given you the pots a bit more smoothly if youd'a quit dancin Yelo.<br />
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<p>yelosnow<br />
Shade Board Member<br />
Location: lvl 10 undead Fueled by the force that is SOC<br />
A page from the dairy..<br />
Dear diary:<br />
Yesterday was hectic, I met up with half man half cat known at the time as Brak at the pub in Byr (most know him as the \&quot;CaTdRgN\&quot;) we talked over mugs of ale (not under them, that could be messy) about our earlier adventure hunting reptiles near the famous \&quot;Boar+Skewer\&quot;. We decided that another hunt was needed. We mulled over many locations for our prospective kill frenzy and decided that the allure of the elfin tree house with its many riches would be our destination (we also wanted to see if the legendary cookie factory was still in operation). So we finished our drinks (mine being beer and the cats being some foul concoction of blended fish, milk, and poppy juice! What a stench!!!) and headed towards the towns large eastern exit.</p>

<p>We left town with no troubles so to speak him on all fours pouncing and bounding along as fast as he could and I running as fast as my undead stamina allowed, in this manner we reached the base of the legendary elf tree in short order and began to search for the hidden entrance. It is well documented that you can find the tree in a simple fashion but to actually enter is a different story!! Brak being half cat was able to scrabble up and into the tree much easier than I so I continued searching for an entrance when out of the trunk I heard him say \&quot;try here I think this is the door\&quot; well since I was outside the tree \&quot;here didn't do much for me, but I began pushing and shoving at the tree in a vain attempt to gain entry when in the blink of a eye I found myself falling through the rough bark and pulpy flesh of the tree and landed squarely on my face at Brak's feet. \&quot;the entrance isn't down there silly\&quot; he said \&quot; in fact I think you made it in\&quot; and gave me a mischievous smirk. I got up dusted myself off (made sure most of the dust that came off me went on him) and began to look around, I had been here before (story for a later time) and had a small and painful understanding of the elfin home. I pointed to the rough hewn ladder to the upper level and said \&quot;I think the creatures on the 3rd landing are most likely hard enough\&quot; to which Brak replied \&quot;but I hear the Cookies are kept on the 4th and where there's cookies there's milk!\&quot; with a shrug I headed for ladder and began to climb, once again the cat with his scrabbley claws climbed right over me and onto the level above (I think he sunk them into my backside to prove a point yet what I am not sure) with me following shortly after.</p>

<p>Upon reaching the landing I noticed the same peculiar silence and carefully looked about, (while trying to avert my gaze from Brak who had decided it was a fine time to clean himself&hellip;. ahem&hellip; we all know that cats do it because they can but sheeeesh) and seeing nothing out of the ordinary I decieded to run ahead and scout a bit to the north, BAMM a trap I was pinned to the wall by 5 elf scouts with 2-3 archers and another couple of rangers waiting behind them to get o piece of me, I shouted for Brak who came running and fell into the trap I was in&hellip; I was lucky enough to have a small niche in the wall to fight from only 2 elves could attack at any given time; Brak on the other hand fell into the full force of the trap and was completely surrounded! We had to work fast I cut down the few elves that were still intent on tearing my undead body apart and made my way to the seething throng that surrounded Brak. We were able to hack, slash and scratch our way through the mass to the relative \&quot;safety\&quot; of the niche in the wall where Brak began to lick his wounds (and other nefarious body parts&hellip; sometime I just don't know about that cat). We held our ground and stacked the elfin corpses high like so much cord wood the ground soaked with their green blood, after we had dispatched the last one with a simultaneous attack, our adrenaline pumping and our chests heaving from our exertions we looked at the carnage we had caused while drinking a nice fresh healing potion that Brak made for our adventure and searched the corpses for loot that might be of some value&hellip; nothing, just common silksteel a favorite of the elves, mostly hoods at that.. we readied ourselves and made our way to the next ladder, this time I followed Brak (I could still feel the welts on my posterior from the last climb he did) and reached the next landing..</p>

<p>Im going to leave off here and see if Brak (\&quot;CaTdRgN\&quot;) can help me remember the rest of the adventure&hellip; I was greatly fatigued from a long days carousing with the \&quot;Oger Maidens\&quot; at the pub and the details of the rest of the trip are fuzzy and i dont mind letting anyone add a entry to this record of deeds<br />
yelo<br />
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<p>CatDrgN<br />
Shade Jester<br />
Elvis Lives, Continued!<br />
ChatDrgN landed noiselessly on a toughened leathery bone laced substance that was not unlike a an overcooked steak or a, Jalapeno! Jalapeno grimaced and pushed the foul fish-smelling odiforous felinoid off him.</p>

<p>{Fine so what, so I stink, lol, lmao}</p>

<p>ChatDrgN rolled off and looked around. He nudged Jalpeno to the side and fired off a warning blast of Dragon Breath at a Dark Elf Archer.</p>

<p>He had to be careful, in this here fortress made up of dense leaves, playing with fire, He Might Get Burned! Careful was'nt his style though, so a few more gusts of Dragon Breath and he realized Jalapeno just Had to be getting a bit spicier about this because he had run forward and opted for physical warfare with the pointy ears.</p>

<p>This seems lacking my usual flair and style, Lemme make some coffee and BRB, lol.</p>

<p>But first ya gotta make some right?</p>

<p>Well Duh, Listen you wanna narrator for this story or you just wanna stHu and tell your story, let me do the coffee drinking!!!</p>

<p>Someone's a little ... ticked this morning.</p>

<p>Ya damn straight I am, dunno why, maybe it's because I Wanna be.</p>

<p>As good a reason as any!</p>

<p>Totally, now please, Continue!</p>

<p>Well amidst the delightful smells of a mint-infused luminous green ChatDrgN Coffee Potion, snffff snfff, mmmmmm, delightful! Ahem, ChatDrgN was despite the name at the moment, intensely and all about the hunt. Jalapeno, despite the name was not very small, nor very green.</p>

<p>The crescent blades running down the forearms of Chat's gauntlets cut a whirring metallic whirl in the midst of his tornado fighting maneuver, sometimes in fighting multiple opponents he had to place hits S&gt;E&gt;N&gt;W&gt; in equal opportunities for dying on Their parts. Jalapeno made steady progress on south, making a nice comfy trail of huffing wheezing dead elves.</p>

<p>{They huffed and wheezed, because even Dead they still had air in their lungs, and this Chat knew as he played a hopscotch behind Jala's death march. They kinda make a sound like bagpipes, and/or Whoopie Cushions, dpending on where most of their air was placed.}</p>

<p>Chat wasn't sure he was even Needed here, Jalapeno's Screamer was slamming massive amounts of pain and death nicely.</p>

<p>But Chat had other plans in mind, He was determined to Face a Dark Elf Something and take it's NightShade Somethings for his own Somethings! So here it was, a ladder up, what wait waited, waits on the other side was uncertain and any other word to describe potentially iffy situations.</p>

<p>Jalapeno had an Elf Archer, kinda dark looking, cornered up north, and ChatDrgN shrugged, threw caution to the wind as he was breaking it, and scrambled up the ladder, His head popped up first, ears rotating this way and that, whiskers twitching as his nose<br />
Casted Identify in every direction. A shrieking maniacal sound arose, but it was just him, trying to get attention, lol.</p>

<p>Attention he got, as he leapt up the rest of the way, and scanned the opposition. A Dark Elf Assassin, Necromancers, And Archers/Rangers, it was hard to keep track actually, ChatDrgN was doing alot of ladder evading, which in the Old days of Ladder Blocking would have &para;&szlig;&szlig;&eth; a few people off.</p>

<p>Jalapeno shrugged, pieces of shredded elf skin hanging from his shoulders, and his breath smelling suspiciously of brains, but wondering how much further they were going t take this effort.</p>

<p>ChatDrgN was Undead for quiet awhile way back, and some things could truly be an Acquired Taste!</p>

<p>Brain Food, totally healthy, and good For you Too. Chat made a couple more potions, but for some reason healing spells in general were fizzling extraordinarily badly.</p>

<p>To make another long short story, a short story, something, basicaly, summing it up real quickly ...takes a deeeep breath...</p>

<p>ChatDrgNhoppeddowntheladderandtookontheNecromancer<br />
,gettingrightupinhisfacelettinghimsplashimselftode<br />
athand thereforegotanElvenSteelJadeShield!</p>

<p>{Pantpant wheeze gasp gagh! Damn that was a mouthful! Annnd..,}</p>

<p>Jalapenohoppeddown,andstrodeforwardjust3pacesforwa<br />
rdasifIhadntsaidForwardbeforeinthissentence,making<br />
agoodaccountingofhimself,screamerscreaming,elvessw<br />
inging,ChatcouldhavecastDarkGiftalotmore,madealotm<br />
orepotions,but..,</p>

<p>{Pantpant, wheeedoggie, kittie? Wheeeehamster, whatever}</p>

<p>ChatDrgNwasfacingaDarkElfRanger,Archer,Oneofthose,<br />
CantrememberWhichwaytheElfwasfacing,er,orifhewasaR<br />
ightyoraLefty,andthedamnthingjustwasNotlettingChat<br />
dohisHealery. Japenowasshowingnosignsofneedinganyhelp,assuredtha<br />
tIfJalaHADneededhelpHewouldhavemadetrackstotheLadd<br />
er,whichinfactHewassoonDoing!ChatDrgNhadalreadyFin<br />
ishedhisBowhuntingElfopponent,madeabrieffeintandgr<br />
owlatthedarkassassin,butranbackuptheladderlikeasca<br />
redycat.</p>

<p>{GAGH! HUFFF WHEEZE HAAAH HEEE HEEE HEEE Cough cough hlaaaagh! heheheh. Hairball..,}</p>

<p>Jalapeno was looking not too good for wear, deep cuts cross-stiched his frame, black undead fluids oozing like tar from his ribs and shoulders. Already his minor wounds wear sealing back with Undead Healing speed.</p>

<p>{I remember it well, up to nearly 75% faster than normal, at least twice as fast as normal recovery rate, 3 points a refresh, ahhhh those were the days}</p>

<p>He seemed a tad exhausted, but being without the need for oxygen, at least as much, anymore, well he Seemed exhausted, so what do I know?!. ChatDrgN was definitely frazzled, his hackles raised in that stance they took when He Knew he was going to Die, or was Very damned close to it.</p>

<p>That time when Any amount of time and space to collect his wits, which don't take long, numerous as they are, half the normal number, lol, is a welcome and refreshing break, 4 refreshes actually.</p>

<p>Jalapeno indicated his sleep cycle was imminent and saluted as Zanden appeared suddenly behind him, placed a hand on his shoulder, and vanished. ChatDrgN thought to himself now...,</p>

<p>This was where we briefly took leave of things like Sanity and Breathing right?</p>

<p>Right you are, lol, coffee done?</p>

<p>Gods yes, you Really should Try some, It's to Die for!</p>

<p>Well Lemme kill us quick here and</p>

<p>I'll be right with ya.</p>

<p>No rush, it's a large pot, but wrap it up dude, I got some Netting out to do, emails to catch up on.</p>

<p>Hmmmph! Okay, so ... ChatDrgNLeaptbackdowntheladderandfacedwhatHeThough<br />
twasGoingtobeanEasyKillbutThiswassoontobeProvenQui<br />
teWrong!</p>

<p>{getting a bit light-headed with this, must... stop... now... lol}</p>

<p>Chat's life, health and dreams of a better tomoro were being sliced away in large amounts, Potion time, stand your ground. Reach into the backpack, and DRINK, KLANG!, nooo, that's the Sapphire Dragon Shield you took Off to wear the Elven Steeljade the Dead Necro \&quot;gave\&quot; to you! Potion time, Quick life is ending with but one more lucky hit, grab and Drink! KLANG! Teeth rattle against the Shield again, still not being a Golden Potion, lol.</p>

<p>Memorized the Description though, because it would be one of the last things I would ever see, along with elf boots kicking my lifeless form, dense leaves, ground, and finally, the stomach of a Dark Elf Assassin, a pristine noble lord of the Elf Fortress who devoured me like a low animal, reminding ChatDrgN that his place on Shade's Food Chain was still with the Trollogna Sandwiches and Dragonsagna platters, what have ye.</p>

<p>And This be The End!</p>

<p>More stories to come eventually, because I just got this feeling, that like me, This YeloJalaSnowPeno dude's gonna be around a lonnnng time.<br />
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	EJagana  	4/25/2005 4:05 am <br />
To: 	EJagana 	 (19 of 38) </p>
 	
<p>Originally posted byStormLord:</p>
 
<p>Thumbs down excerp from:THE TRUE STORIES OF THE WARRIORS OF SOC/CTC/DOS</p>

<p>I had left this alone. I have made several attempts to get along with CTC both in posts here and on our Shadow Site. I have attempted to be impartial and allow anyone to join(and will continue to do so as long as they respect the TOS agreement there). It has been my hope that together with grudges put aside to solve the riddle of the portal and escalate Shade to new things.</p>

<p>originally written by Jagan to open another can of worms:</p>

<p>    quote:<br />
    WAR<br />
    And in those days there was a warrior so bitter that his soul was black and his mind could only dwell on imagined injustices and grudges he carried close to his heart. And his thoughts were clouded by hate and jealousy. And this warrior was a leader of a clan. And he persuaded his clan members that his beliefs were true and they began to attack members of the CTC and brotherhood of SOC. At first the clan members shrugged the attacks off as petty annoyances. But then GOA members started telling the townsfolk how you could attack the mighty CTC and they would do nothing and GOA continued to cause minor scirmages and boast to the townfolk of their prowess.</p>

<p>    And a gathering of the clans was called and night and day they began to patrol all corners of the Shade world.</p>

<p>    06-22-2004 05:09 PM</p>

<p>    Jagan<br />
    Bard of Shade, Third Order</p>

<p>    Registered: Jan 2003<br />
    Location: Byrendell, home of the brave<br />
    Posts: 334<br />
    THE DOGS OF WAR<br />
    A messenger brought news the enemy clan chief was seen at the Xian Ra pub. E.Z.D. nodded. He gathered up some gear and prepared to make the long journey.</p>

<p>    It was late evening when he arrived and set up sentry duty at the ladder where the necromancers guard the short bridge. He sat there alone the whole night. The darkness was cloying and thick. He could smell the imps in the near distance and hear the rustlings of the Dark Clerics. He could see the glow of their lanterns as they appeared and disappeared just as quickly.</p>

<p>    He tended a small fire which he poked at from time to time, quietly dwelling in his own thoughts. Finally as dawn was about to break he could see a figure come up the ladder to the clearing.</p>

<p>    \&quot;Who goes there!\&quot; he yelled</p>

<p>    \&quot;It's brother DigMeUp. I hear the enemy is holed up in town?\&quot;</p>

<p>    \&quot;Yep! Just waiting him out, brother just waiting him out.\&quot;</p>

<p><br />
    Last edited by Jagan on 06-23-2004 at 04:32 PM</p>

<p>    06-23-2004 04:22 PM</p>

<p>    Jagan<br />
    Bard of Shade, Third Order</p>

<p>    Registered: Jan 2003<br />
    Location: Byrendell, home of the brave<br />
    Posts: 334<br />
    The Gargoyle is a magical being that guards the broken bridge that floats high above the world and leads one to the ladder into the mystical territory that is Xian Ra. Some said he was once a wizard that had been cursed by Demons. His magic remained but he could not move. Cursed and trapped, he cast his evil spells on travellers who tried to pass.</p>

<p>    DigMeUp knew powerful magic too. He used a spell to twist the Gargoyle onto the ladder entrance, effecting a guard, which left him free to hunt.</p>

<p>    06-23-2004 04:31 PM</p>

<p><br />
    Jagan<br />
    Bard of Shade, Third Order</p>

<p>    Registered: Jan 2003<br />
    Location: Byrendell, home of the brave<br />
    Posts: 334<br />
    About mid-morning the General (G_3),himself, made his way into the small camp.</p>

<p>    The three soldiers bided their time all day: regaling each other with tales of adventures they had been on, taking turns patroling the enclave, tending the fire and cooking their meagre provisions.</p>

<p>    Then early that evening the enemy was briefly seen but had retreated back into town.</p>

<p>    The General went back to base camp and MissFizz, who had arrived a few minutes before, took over watch on the ladder from DigMeUp.</p>

<p>    G_3 was in that uneasy place between waking and sleep when the messenger came into his tent and woke him. DigMeUp had sent word that clan chief, YYYYYZZZZ was on his way to try and break XXXXX out of the town. He was at the ladder and most probably would be going through.</p>

<p>    G_3 pulled his armour and helmet on and fastened the hilt that sheathed his heavy sword.</p>

<p>    When he came up he ladder he saw a melee' of Demons, Necromancerrs and Dark Clerics.</p>

<p><br />
    Last edited by Jagan on 06-23-2004 at 05:20 PM</p>

<p><br />
    06-23-2004 04:49 PM<br />
    Jagan<br />
    Bard of Shade, Third Order</p>

<p>    Registered: Jan 2003<br />
    Location: Byrendell, home of the brave<br />
    Posts: 334</p>

<p>    He backed off knowing that they were angry and would cast their magic at the first victim they saw. When YYYYZZZZ came through he would be the target of their wrath and they would attach themselves to him.</p>

<p>    G_3 waited on the long bridge that was home of the Demon Lord.<br />
    Then suddenly he saw XXXXX come by towards the ladder! He ran over to see E.Z.D. fighting YYYYZZZZ and XXXXX. He could hear the loud clanking of metal on metal as swords came to blows and the grunting as the warriors lifted the heavy swords and ducked a hit. He joined the fight. Houdini and Lewd had by this time arrived and were in the midst of the battle.</p>

<p>    Monsters were everywhere! Swords were flying! And magic was weakening the warriors and their opponents.</p>

<p>    Finally the enemy was vanquished. MissFizz came up the ladder she had been guarding and saw them standing there; E.Z.D., DigMeUp, Houdini, Lewd and G_3 shoulder to shoulder, weary but triumphant.</p>

<p>    They were blood-soaked and dirt was crusted into their wounds.</p>

<p>    The enemy lay dead at their feet.</p>

<p>    At that moment everything had changed.</p>

<p>    She helped them pick up fallen gear and weapons and slowly and solemnly they made their way into Town.</p>

<p>    Last edited by Jagan on 06-23-2004 at 05:26 PM</p>

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<p>Jagan your lack of respect and desire for new drama in the game as youve shown in your story's thoughtless resurrection and misguided hearsay(you were not there you do not know the facts) has caused me to breach Shadow security and post a story to enlighten everyone of the true facts.</p>

<p>This quote was in response to a new player that fealt intimidated by the awesome levels of ctc members and my response back to him/her.</p>

<p><br />
originally posted by StormLrd on Shadow Clans board, Clan section Members only<br />
Shadow Administrator<br />
member is online<br />
Shadow Lord</p>

<p>Add user to buddy list<br />
Re: Situation with the Mongrels<br />
&laquo; Reply #28 on: 05/10/04 at 8:48pm &raquo;</p>

<p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p>

<p>    quote:</p>

<p>    *sighs*</p>

<p>    Ok I'm only gonna go through this once.</p>

<p>    The Friday night before Easter I went alone(foolish) as a level 12 onto the Xian Trail to backup my clan brother Mardi who was trapped on the xian side of the ladder to xian. After crossing the gargoyle bridge and heading to the up side of that ladder i past Digemup at that time level 20. When i got to it there was an undead player blocking anyone coming up that ladder. I didnt have to wait to be attacked when I walked up I was attacked from the jump. I returned the favor and while doing so Digem came up from below and started attacking as well (he's lich) i continued my attack on the undead char. Then a third party popped up(someone who had quit in that room and who was called for precisely this situation. It was another lich this one level 12 female who also proceeded to attack.</p>

<p>    So in the battle that continued i somehow got to the south side of ladder(the blocking position) the undead was to the west and had 3 creatures including the gargoyle holding him against me. Dig was directly south using mage wrath, the 3rd was to the east also using mage wrath. I continued my attack on the undead knowing he had no way to replenish the potions i was forcing him to take. Both the lichs and the undead attacked me and i had no trouble keeping up with the damage with gold pots and replacing them and still attacking the undead. Somewhere along the way the undead fellow must have got desperate and either the level 12 lich was a second phone of the undead or in communication with it. Because the lich pulled a desperate move to save the undead and cast twist of fate on me. As quickly as i realized i had been twisted and retaliated with wrath myself the level 12 had already taken a potion. so now i was on the east side of the conflict and dig moved over realizing it and continued his attack. Now this entire battle had now lasted over 2hrs and yet i was still fighting.</p>

<p>    This is when i made my mistake. Still not understanding where exactly my bro was i stepped through the ladder to the xian side into the blocking position preventing anyone from the side i had exited from coming through. Now i was blocked unless i teleported back to byr just like mardi and thats the mistake i made.</p>

<p>    Anyways the next 2hrs....</p>

<p>    When i arrived on that side it was deserted except for 2 dark clerics and a nercomancer, no sign of mardi ( so foolishly i called him from my other phone and being the bro he is he logged back in). Mardi reappeared directly north of one of the attacking clerics and as he did the guests began to arrive. Didnt know at first all who had come to the ambush but within moments there were now 5 ctc in the room with me and mardi and 2 dark clerics and a necromancer.</p>

<p>    Mardi killed the northern cleric that was attacking me stepping above. he had 2 ctc on him. i had one on me believe it was ezd. plus the dark cleric below. the other two were moving into positions on me and mardi as well.</p>

<p>    At about this time nextal strikes mardi with the server demon and as a result he dies. I immediatly step over his gear as he vanishes picking up what i can but now i got 3 on me and two working on the cleric to get into a forth position. Some how someone moved or something and i was able to get to the west side of ladder (of course it was blocked from going back through later i found out it was imfizz) and slowly i worked my self south to the bottom trying to basically work my way back around to dart across bridge and into the open where i could make either xian teleport or log out safely.</p>

<p>    I got 4 around me and the other two were moving in to reinforce the others. I twisted the southern one stepped east and took two potions and when i recovered from my pack i had one opening south so i stepped to the wall. Then another dropped south blocking my east run so i was encased in 3 directions with the wall to my back. This is when i made my final mistake. They were not doing that much damage to me so i trusted to the fates and logged out hoping that my char would leave before it was killed. I was unsuccessful.</p>

<p>    There were G3, Digem, Lewd, ezd(i think may have been the other e something ctc), virus, and blocking ladder from other side was imfizz.</p>

<p>    Look up the levels on your own but I was the lowest level of the 6, and other than the 30 mins that mardi was in the game i held them for four hours.</p>

<p>    After a little thinking later i realized i might have had an out. And i also realized if i had of stayed and continued the fight eventually i might have been able to escape as they got tired or something because in attacks they were doing they didnt stand a chance killing me.</p>

<p>    ----EDITED FOR CLAN REASONS---</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Keep your story's to facts bard and let the dead rest!<br />
Have alittle respect will ya</p>&quot;
&quot;38&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Stargoyle  Staff 	9/20/2005 6:49 am <br />
To: 	CryptoKnight 	 (4 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>Its the End of the World as We Know it<br />
(and I Feel Fine.)</p>

<p>A Timeline for Shadowrun</p>

<p>Compiled by John Maniha<br />
Additional Formatting by Bryan Jones<br />
HTML conversion by Paolo Marcucci<br />
Late 1990s:<br />
Civil unrest intensifies worldwide. In response to the seemingly indifferent or incompetent governments, corporations begin to take matters into their own hands. Beginning with third world holdings, corporations arm their security personnel with the finest military equipment available. Professional mercenaries are hired on both short and long-term contracts. These new paramilitary assets are transferred to anywhere that civil violence threatens corporate holdings.<br />
1992:<br />
Jeffery Lynch is elected President of the United States. In his inaugural address, he refers to his landslide victory \&quot;as a mandate to cure the ills of the nation and bring a new vitality to America.\&quot; Seeing how easily the voters accept Lynch, Congress quickly falls into step behind his programs.<br />
In Great Britain, A major riot breaks out in South London.<br />
1993:<br />
The first of the Supreme Court justices appointed during the Burger court leaves office.<br />
The Handicappers of America (HA) begins its campaign to protest the abundance of handicapped parking spaces in the U.S.<br />
1994:<br />
Chief Justice Burger of the U.S. Supreme Court retires for health reasons. He is succeeded by Terence Ordell, an outspoken conservative law professor from the East Coast.<br />
1996:<br />
The Summer Olympics are showcased in Atlanta, Georgia.<br />
In Quebec, separatist advocates are finally elected into government positions.<br />
The Mohawk indian tribe begins to kill off the criminal element in its tribal government in order to properly pursue their land claims.<br />
U.S. President Lynch begins a massive program of deregulation. Beginning with the sale of the U.S. Postal service to various private messenger services, Lynch approves the sales of the U.S. Weather Service, Forest Service, Amtrak, and a half-dozen other public services.<br />
1997:<br />
The Shiawase corporation opens a new metallurgical engineering plant. The plant draws huge amounts of power from the regional utility grid. The government-run grid raises its rates for high-load commercial customers, increasing Shiawase's energy costs by more than 550 percent. in less than six months.<br />
1998:<br />
By this year the United States defense establishment has been cut by almost 40%, with even bigger cuts in procurement and R&amp;D for new weapons systems.<br />
The Shiawase corporation approaches the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and demands the right to set up a nuclear plant. This would make the Shiawase corporation independent of the regional utility grid, saving it untold millions. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission refuses Shiawase's request. As a result, Shiawase takes the case to the Supreme Court.<br />
The Perfluoro-4-methyl-octahydro-quinalidine (P4MO) artificial blood replacement is created.<br />
By this year three members of the U.S. Supreme Court appointed during the Burger court have either died or retired.<br />
In Great Britain, riots break out in South London.<br />
The Teamsters' New York Local initiates strikes that last into the next year. The Teamsters fail to realize that the state of New York do not have the money to meet their salary demands.<br />
The import of all firearms is banned in the United States.<br />
In the U.S., police stop writing speeding citations except during \&quot;reckless conditions.\&quot;<br />
A group calling itself the Turnflashers begins a campaign to advocate the use of turn signals on cars by shooting vehicles that don't use them with paint pellets.<br />
1999:<br />
The Teamsters' leadership, realizing that the city of New York cannot meet their demands, urges the rank-and file members to accept the state's final contract offer. The truckers reject the contract and the strikes continue.<br />
In response to the strike, which halts the flow of fresh foods, A massive riot erupts in New York City. Hundreds are killed and thousands are wounded in the ensuing violence hundreds are killed and thousands are wounded.<br />
During the New York Riot, a Seretech Medical Research truck hauling medical wastes, some of which is infectious, is attacked by a mob. The mob believes that, since the truck is refrigerated, it must be a food transport. The mob tries to overturn the truck and get its contents. In what becomes a running gunfight, Seretech security comes to the aid of the corporate truckers, withdrawing them to one of the firm's medical research facilities. The enraged crowd storms the building and Seretech security fights back. By dawn, 20 Seretech employees and 200 rioters are dead.<br />
In an attempt to end the assembling of corporate armies, the city of New York, followed by the state and federal governments sues Seretech Medical Research for criminal negligence. Seretech maintains that in defending their truck, they prevented its potentially lethal cargo from infecting the population at large.<br />
In a landmark 193-page decision (The United States vs. Seretech Corporation (1999)), the Supreme Court upholds Seretech's right to maintain an armed force to protect its own personnel and property. Furthermore, the Supreme Court commends the corporation for protecting innocent citizens and honoring its duty to dispose of the infectious materials safely.<br />
The Mohawk Indian Tribe in Canada declare land in dispute between them and the Canadian government to be Mohawk territory. They support this claim by blockading roads into their reservation around Oka, Kahnawake, and Kanesatake in Quebec. They declare themselves the Sovereign Mohawk Nation.<br />
After a four-week standoff with the Mohawks, the Canadian infantry attacks the reservation. Canadian casualties are very high. Although the Mohawk position is weakened after two assaults, they still hold one well-fortified position in Kahnawake.<br />
The Canadian forces offer safe-conduct to all non-combatant Mohawks. The offer is ignored.<br />
On October 3, at local dawn, a perfect time-on-target salvo of Cataphract wire-guided missiles hit the Kahnawake fortification. Mechanized army, an armored platoon, and several air cav units move in. The fighting is over by noon and the Sovereign Mohawk Nation is wiped out.<br />
The Dene indian tribe of Canada is violently forced off its tribal land to make room for natural gas pipelines.<br />
2000:<br />
On January 1, Quebec declares itself independent from the rest of Canada.<br />
On January 2, a referendum is held in Australia concerning turning the country into a republic and changing the flag. Both movements fail.<br />
The United States Supreme Court upholds several important government challenges to corporate autonomy.<br />
Renovation begins on the Foran Bridge in San Francisco, California.<br />
The United States Supreme Court rules the case of The Nuclear Regulatory Commission v. Shiawase Corporation in favor of Shiawase and allows them to build their own nuclear power plant.<br />
The Shiawase corporation builds its reactor and brings it on line. They immediately declare themselves independent of the regional utility grid.<br />
Within weeks of its opening, the Shiawase reactor is attacked by a special assault team sent by the radical eco-terrorist group TerraFirst!. Armed with military weapons, the group penetrates the plant's security perimeter and clashes with Shiawase security forces. The Shiawase security team kills every member of the TerraFirst! team. They discover that the terrorists carry enough explosives to crack open the containment building and reactor vessel spreading nuclear material throughout the surrounding area.<br />
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission sues Shiawase for criminal negligence and reckless endangerment, charging that Shiawase's inadequate security had failed to prevent the terrorists from penetrating the plant's outer perimeter. Shiawase counters with evidence that not only could plant security have taken a force three times the size of the terrorist group, but that the only reason that they got as far as they did was due to security force restrictions enforced by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.<br />
The Texas Rangers begin to evolve from a law enforcement group into a more military organization.<br />
Acura Motors releases the Acura Demon. This car is the fastest production car built in the year 2000.<br />
2001:<br />
Due to the precedent set by The United States vs. Seretech Corporation (1999), the second Shiawase Decision (The Nuclear Regulatory Commission vs. The Shiawase Corporation) rules in favor of the Shiawase corporation. It also firmly establishes the extraterritoriality of multinational corporations in international law by giving them the same rights and privileges as foreign governments.<br />
Martin Hunt is inaugurated as President of the United States.<br />
The U.S. government starts a movement to confiscate all handguns currently owned by any citizens not employed as police or security agents. Resistance against this movement is high.<br />
P4MO is deemed safe for use by the FDA.<br />
The Athabascan Tar Sands oil extraction project is abandoned as no longer economically feasible.<br />
Due to the enormous amount of trash in Saint Louis, Missouri, the Saint Louis police enact the Citizen Trash Patrol (CTP). Members of the patrol can phone in reports of littering, and the police will issue the offender a ticket without question.<br />
The Turnflashers upgrade their campaign by using live ammunition to shoot out the signals of cars that don't use them.<br />
2002:<br />
New technology makes it possible to construct the first optical chip that is proof against electromagnetic pulse effects.<br />
The beginning of what the media dubs \&quot;the Resource Rush.\&quot; corporate coalitions demand and are granted access to oil, mineral, and land resources on U.S. federal lands. The U.S. government invokes eminent domain again and again to claim property, only to license its exploitation to a corporate sponsor. The majority of lands taken in this fashion are Indian reservations and federal parklands. Conservationists and Indian-rights groups express their shock and disgust, though corporate influence and paramilitary power make it dangerous to object.<br />
Angry and frustrated over the seizure of their land, more radical members of the Native American population found the Sovereign American Indian Movement(SAIM) whose roots trace back to the Indian-rights struggles of the twentieth century.<br />
Mitsuhama Computer Technologies opens its office in St. Paul Minnesota.<br />
Governor Rudd of Minnesota opens discussion with Native American tribal leaders of major reservations to prevent exploitation of the resources of Minnesota.<br />
Japanese corporations begin pulling out of the Australian tourism industry, increasing animosity of Australians against Asians.<br />
2003:<br />
The United States Congress ousts the city government of Washington D.C. amid charges of widespread corruption and incompetence.<br />
The Anglo-Japanese suborbital Ghost is unveiled. This new plane is capable of flying from London Heathrow International Airport to Boston in 76 minutes, and London to Tokyo in a few hours.<br />
The North American panther is declared extinct.<br />
2004:<br />
Libya unleashes a chemical-weapons attack against Israel. Israel responds with a nuclear attack that destroys half of Libya's cities.<br />
In south London, major riots break out.<br />
In Great Britain, the first nuclear meltdown at Dungeness in Kent creates a local irradiated zone. The meltdown kills over 6,000 people including a third of a group of 800 attending a gaming convention.<br />
In Tasmania, the Conservationist party is elected into power. This party's main platform is the protection of the environment, regardless of the consequences. Their main targets are corporations who respond by withdrawing from Tasmania.<br />
In Saint Louis, Missouri, the CTP is repealed. Despite this act the CTP continue their own method of enforcement: Namely pouring trash on the lawns or in the cars of known infractors.<br />
2005:<br />
At 7:20 A.M. on August 12, New York City is struck with a major earthquake that goes 5.8 on the Richter Scale. This results in over 200,000 deaths and 20 million dollars worth of damage. The only Manhattan building of any size that does not collapse is the Empire State Building.<br />
The East Coast Stock Exchange is moved to Boston and the United Nations is moved to Geneva.<br />
Philip Bester is inaugurated as President of the United States.<br />
The Public Broadcasting System is disbanded and privatized.<br />
The Treaty of Bemdji is signed. This treaty between the state of Minnesota and leading Ojibwa tribal leaders prevents the exploitation of resources on Ojibwa land.<br />
In Great Britain, the Conservative Government establishes regional parliaments in Scotland and Wales.<br />
In south London, new riots flare up.<br />
In Tasmania, BHP opens a new Uranium mine in the Kakadu National Park after convincing the government that there are large profits to be made from the mine and, therefore, larger taxes.<br />
By this year, Japan's largest coffin hotel boasts 350 cubicles.<br />
In Great Britain, the rebuilding of Corfe Castle begins.<br />
Sakehisa Tajika of Genentech gains a reputation for bringing massive success to his company.<br />
2006:<br />
Japan asserts its position as a world power by announcing the creation of the new Japanese Imperial State and deploying the first of a fleet of solar-powered collection satellites to beam microwave energy to receptors on the Earth's surface. With this relatively cheap method of distributing power to isolated regions, Japan begins to make strong inroads into the Third World.<br />
The U.S. government, realizing that high-tech weapons production and exportation is one major portion of the U.S. economy that the country cannot do without any more, loosens the import/export restrictions on firearms.<br />
The first High Speed Civil Transport (HSCT), a plane design based on the Concord, is flown.<br />
Texas Instruments successfully sues Miroyama Electric for gross violation of patents. Although TI has to take the lawsuit through all levels of the Japanese legal system before finally forcing the appeal to its highest levels. In a surprise decision, it is ruled that Miroyama is guilty of the charges. The management of the company is ordered to turn over its assets to TI. This they do, then commit seppuku.<br />
2007:<br />
The U.S. Supreme Court declines to review the decision of Congress to remove the Washington D.C. city government.<br />
2008:<br />
Texas passes a law creating urban militia units, which allow residents of an area to sign up for limited combat training and obtain military weaponry with minor restrictions. New laws also define the right of residents to contract private security firms to provide armed protection for their communities and homes.<br />
Four months after Texas authorizes urban militia units, Minnesota follows their example and passes the \&quot;Firearm Education Law.\&quot;<br />
Proto-Feudalism is first recognized in the United States.<br />
The implementation of an ultra-fast digital packing algorithm allows high definition television to finally work on existing U.S. channel bandwidths.<br />
The Nestle corporation falls apart.<br />
A meteor impacts with the Mir space platform (recently sold by the Russians to the Harris-3M corporation) killing two of the crew outright. The rest die later when Harris-3M fails to launch a rescue mission. The orbit of the station begins to decay.<br />
On November 25 Harris-3M, determining that the Mir platform cannot be saved, place a Fuel-Air Explosive (FAE) on board and destroys it.<br />
2009:<br />
Jesse Garrety is inaugurated as President of the United States.<br />
Charles III is crowned King of Great Britain in Westminster Abbey.<br />
Don Victor Marconi of the Washington D.C. Mafia marries the Daughter of the late Don Howard Torricelli of San Diego, California. He initiates a campaign to destroy all local Mafia competition.<br />
On May 5, United Oil Industries announces that it has acquired the right to exploit the petrochemical resources in one-quarter of the remaining federal parks and one-tenth of the remaining Indian reservations, which the government has just confiscated.<br />
In immediate response to the United Oil Industries announcement a small band of SAIM members enters the U.S. Air Force's Shiloh Launch Facility in northwest Montana. It is unknown how the group bypasses the security systems in the facility. Once inside the silo, the group meets up with USAF Major John Redbourne, a full-blood Dakota Sioux. Redbourne knocks his partner unconscious and uses the man's keys and codes to unlock the missile launch fail-safes. The Shiloh raiders threaten to launch the facility's missiles unless all Indian land is returned.<br />
After ten days of negotiations a Delta Team anti-terrorist group invades the silo. During the struggle, which results in the death of all the occupying SAIM members, a single Lone Eagle ICBM carrying four MIRVed five-megaton warheads is launched. The missile, which is targeted for the Russian Republic, ignores all auto-destruct signals. The military has no interceptors in position that can shoot the missile down either.<br />
Although denying responsibility for the launch, U.S. President Jesse Garrety informs Russian President Nikolai Chelenko of the targets of the multiple warheads. Garrety hopes to prevent a full scale retaliation by giving the Russians enough time to use semi-secret ballistic defenses to stop the missile.<br />
Moscow, skeptical of Washington's claims that the launch was accidental and not an attempt of a surgical strike on Russian cities, puts their forces on full alert and orders all citizens of the Commonwealth of Independent States into shelters. The U.S. public is kept unaware of the situation. President Garrety waits anxiously and as later revealed in the celebrated \&quot;back-room tapes,\&quot; alternately weeps, rants, and prays.<br />
Shortly after being informed of the missile, President Chelenko tersely informs Garrety that the warheads have been stopped. A privately conducted stress analysis of Chelenko's voice later indicated only a 79% probability that he speaks the truth, but neither seismic nor space-based sensors record any nuclear explosions.<br />
When the Lone Eagle incident is revealed to the American public, the outcry against all Native Americans skyrockets. Corporate propaganda makes all indians scapegoats for the actions of SAIM. Anti-indian riots break out nationwide.<br />
The Re-education and Relocation act is introduced in response to the growing outcry against Native Americans. This act calls for confinement of anyone connected in any way with SAIM.<br />
The U.S. government quietly repeals the laws forbidding private ownership of firearms to non-security employed citizens.<br />
The \&quot;Battle\&quot; of Bagley is fought in Minneapolis, Minnesota between security and gang forces.<br />
NASA and United Oil Industries complete a high-speed rail link between Houston, Oklahoma City, and Dallas/Forth Worth. This above-ground train, built as a prototype for use in a proposed lunar colony, is propelled by a frictionless cushion of magnetic repulsion. It travels great distances at high speed.<br />
United Oil Industries announces plans to build a multimillion-dollar convention complex at Eagle Mountain Lake, west of Fort Worth, Texas.<br />
Enraged unemployed and homeless workers storm United Oil Industries' Dallas, Texas headquarters and take control of the tower. The leaders of the revolt demand that \&quot;fascist corporations\&quot; be held accountable for the city of Dallas' financial and criminal plight, that their assets be liquidated and used to revitalize the Dallas side of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.<br />
Governor Hunter Carstairs of Texas calls in Texas Ranger Assault Teams to quell the Dallas riot. After the smoke clears, six mercenaries are dead, five United Oil Industries employees are seriously injured, and 167 rioters are killed.<br />
In response to the Dallas riots, the Texas state legislature passes laws giving corporate security forces carte blanche in dealing with armed intruders.<br />
The last California condor dies in captivity.<br />
The North American gray wolf is declared extinct.<br />
2010:<br />
The Re-education and Relocation act is passed. All Native Americans believed to have connection with SAIM are sent to detention camps referred to as \&quot;re-education centers.\&quot; Due to the general feelings of hatred against Native Americans, abuse of the law is rampant and many innocent people are incarcerated.<br />
In Canada the Nepean Act, legitimizing internment camps for Native Americans in Canada, is passed the same day as the Re-Education and Relocation act in the U.S.<br />
Daniel Coleman is sent to the Abilene Re-education center.<br />
To conserve funds, the U.S. Congress contracts out management of the re-education centers to corporations. Once out of the media spotlight, the corporate managers allow overcrowding, poor sanitation, and insufficient medical care to plague the inmates.<br />
In Australia, the Monash Industries corporation becomes Australia &amp; New Zealand Amalgamated Corporations (ANZAC) with Alex Monash as CEO.<br />
Australian Aborigines and New Zealand Maoris riot in sympathy for the Native Americans in North America. The response is at first to stop the rioting, but due to corporate influence, the governments later decide to drive all Aborigines and Maoris from the major cities after they refuse to stop the rioting. These natives are accepted into the outback communities and country towns where they have numerical advantage.<br />
By this year massive phase-outs of U.S. military bases in both Japan and Okinawa leads to a complete lack of significant American military presence west of the Philippines.<br />
The Latin Quarter of Quebec City is destroyed in a fire.<br />
Casino gambling is legalized in Louisiana.<br />
Macdonnel Douglas, already having purchased several smaller companies in order to diversify production capabilities and broaden their technology pool, changes their name to Advanced Weapons and Systems (AWS).<br />
The first cases of a new disease, Virally Induced Toxic Allergy Syndrome (VITAS),are discovered in New Delhi, India.<br />
Within weeks of its first appearance, VITAS cases are being reported around the planet. Most fatalities occur in outlying areas of the planet where medical care is scarce and in high-population centers where supplies of medicines and vaccines are insufficient. China, India, many African nations, and densely populated Third World cities suffer disproportionately due to their insufficient medical delivery systems. By the end of the year approximately 25% of the world's people are dead or dying. Ironically, the re-education centers are spared the worst of the plague due to their isolation.<br />
In Minneapolis, Minnesota, the New Metropolitan Council (NMC), a group formed to handle the riots and chaos of the VITAS outbreaks, is formed. The group's members have their identities concealed to all but themselves and Governor Haroldson (Governor Rudd's successor) in order to protect them.<br />
Ares Industries absorbs the EoTech corporation.<br />
Michel Beloit, a young senior executive with BMW, expands the corporation and makes it Europe's premier industrial power.<br />
A number of primates escape from Exeter Zoo in Great Britain.<br />
Japanese-style coffin hotels open in North America.<br />
In the U.S.A., a major urban reconstruction project occurs in Seattle, Washington in the Pine and Broadway region.<br />
In New Orleans, U.S.A., River Walk Mall closes down. It soon becomes a haven for drug addicts known as Nitemare Alley.<br />
2011:<br />
\&quot;The Year of Chaos.\&quot; The government of Mexico is violently disbanded. This event marks the beginning of an unprecedented number of governments being overthrown in the following five years. More governments are overthrown in this span of time than in any other comparable span in history.<br />
In Great Britain, the Conservative Party is voted out of Parliament in favor of the new Socialist Labour Party.<br />
On January 13, a powerful earthquake rocks the Olympic Peninsula of the United States. The destruction of buildings in the re-education camps results in mass breakouts. Among the thousands of escapees is Thunder Tyee, a Salish warrior chief and friend of Daniel Coleman.<br />
Thousands of refugees from the Mexican dissolution cross the border into Texas. Some head for southern California, but most end up in San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas/Fort Worth. This influx of people overtaxes the already strained welfare and housing system, leaving most of the refugees in the street. Shantytowns spring up in vacant lots and under highway bridges. The crime rate in Texas soars, leading to increased incidents of racial violence.<br />
The police departments in Texas, severely outnumbered in the face of the violence, vote to strike.<br />
Declaring a state emergency, re-elected governor Carstairs calls in the national guard to deal with the crime. Dallas residents live in a state of siege, unsure which to fear more, the governor or the refugees. Before negotiators can strike a bargain with the police department, 27 National Guardsmen are killed. Six shantytowns are razed in the struggle, but more quickly replace them.<br />
The first of a series of Magical attacks are made on military targets in Ulster, Northern Ireland by the IRA. 75 members of the Parachute Regiment are killed. 44 in Coalisland in February and 31 more in Derry a month later.<br />
On April 14, the IRA attacks and destroys the SAS base in Belfast. Thirteen members of the SAS are killed along with eleven Protestant paramilitary groups used as informal death squads by British intelligence and the military. British Press covers up the assault but the truth is revealed several years later.<br />
On April 23, in Australia, the first reported sighting, and subsequent attack, of the Carnivorous Koala, or Drop Bear, occurs when one attacks Wildlife Ranger Patrick Stone of Sydney.<br />
The Athabascan Tar Sands oil reclamation project is reopened when Biogene Laboratories Inc. markets the first efficient oil-leeching bacteria.<br />
Massive civilian protests in Europe lead to raids on nuclear power plants. Three plants suffer meltdowns and cause massive radiation damage.<br />
Sizewell B nuclear power plant in Great Britain suffers critical meltdown, resulting in 7,800 deaths.<br />
Dounreay nuclear power plant in Scotland suffers critical meltdown, creating the Scottish Irradiated Zone.<br />
Floods hit central and southern England, destroying much property.<br />
In Ireland, dramatic storms, flooding, and seismic shocks occur along the eastern coastline due to radiation leaks from British nuclear power stations.<br />
In Wales and along the length of the Pennines in central England, a series of serious landslides occur.<br />
An earthquake erupts in central Scotland<br />
Toxic waste leaks from landfill sites in England result in an epidemic of pollution for that country.<br />
Trojan-Satsop, a nuclear power plant in the Redmond district of Seattle, suffers partial meltdown, contaminating Beaver Lake and the surrounding land for kilometers around.<br />
Worldwide, mutant children begin being born to \&quot;normal\&quot; parents. This event is labeled Unexplained Genetic Expression, or UGE. Newsweek magazine label these children as \&quot;elves and dwarves.\&quot;<br />
On December 24, hundreds of Japanese witness the first appearance of the great dragon Ryumyo as they pass Mount Fuji on a bullet train.<br />
At the same moment as the Ryumyo sighting, Daniel Coleman and his followers escape from the Abiline re-education center in plain view of all guards and inmates during a storm. Guards later claim that Coleman is \&quot;glowing\&quot; and that he and his followers ignore bullets fired at them. This event, as well as the appearance of Ryumyo is considered the sign that magic has returned to the world.<br />
In Australia, the first mana storm strikes the Campbell sheep station, 102 kilometers northwest of Hay, New South Wales. Only three people out of the 31 inhabitants survive. These storms quickly increase in frequency.<br />
In Ireland, western forests begin a rapid and unexplainable period of growth.<br />
On December 26, the Great Welsh Dragon Celedyr is first sighted in the fortress town of Caerleon in England.<br />
In England, no less than 14 mediums and clairvoyants report astral sensings of the energizing of the Stalker ley line.<br />
In Ireland, the Giant's Causeway begins to grow larger.<br />
In Greece, the ruined temple at Larisa in Thessalay is magically replaced by a fully rebuilt classical temple.<br />
In various sites across Great Britain, most especially in the center of the Welsh town of Brecon (where the town center is flattened) stone circles and standing stones erupt through the earth, forming patterns of sacred sites extending along known ley lines.<br />
Tibet regains independence from China as magical defenses seal it off from invasion and render the region incommunicado.<br />
In Ireland, the ancient Slighe roads, peat bogs, and cairne lines begin to re-emerge from the land.<br />
Pope John Paul IV denounces metahumans as abominations in the eyes of God.<br />
The Minneapolis NMC is granted further governing powers. The Metropolitan Security Directorate (MSD) and Metropolitan Police Corps (MPC) are established to exercise these new powers and to keep the state from falling into anarchy.<br />
The Plains Federation, a Native American group autonomous from SAIM, disbands.<br />
The CTP changes its name to Litterbugs International.<br />
2012:<br />
On January 1, King Charles III of Great Britain announces his intention to join an unspecified esoteric order. He then abdicates in favor of his third son George VIII, his first two sons having been killed in a plane crash. Charles III then withdraws from society completely.</p>

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<p>And correction ]/[ Clan has been replaced by the by inactive, but final and eternal JRR Clan.</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	3/11/2006 4:40 pm <br />
To: 	ALL 	 (3 of 5) </p>
 	
<p>&gt;Who is Mac?&lt;</p>

<p>Welcome to the war-torn World of Mech, Pilot. If you want to survive here you'd better learn fast. Build well fight hard explore and save your money.</p>

<p>Your initial deployment will be the settlement of Rytek a bustling town friendly to newcomers. You'll want to take your starting allotment of MegaCredits (mCreds) and head to the Mech Shop to build a machine. Pick a chassis that suits you and then outfit it with Weapons Armor and Ammo.</p>

<p>Once geared up you have a couple of choices. You can head to the War Room to meet some other Pilots and do some fighting in the Arena or head out into the World. You earn mCreds for the damage you do to other mechs.</p>

<p>When you're out in the world keep an eye peeled for new towns. They carry advanced weaponry armor and other great stuff. Keep in mind that you make more money for fighting out in the World but you get free Armor repair in the Arena. Weigh your options carefully. Alright Pilot it's gut check time. Good luck. If you want to leave town and enter the World (where the big mCreds are) click 'World' from the main interface. Once in the world click 'Move' and you will go to the directions screen. From there select the direction in which you wish to travel. You can continue moving in that direction by clicking 'Again'. Jump Jets are activated from the same screen as the directions. You can continue Jump Jetting in the same direction by clicking 'Again' but be careful not to overheat.</p>

<p>When you want to change directions click 'Move' and select a new direction. You enter Towns automatically when you contact a Town's map icon.</p>

<p>From the top-down viewer you will be able to see terrain formations settlements and other Pilots. You are advised to read some more of the technical documents in this series before rolling but it's up to you.</p>

<p>There are a variety of these monsters to choose from. The really scary Chassis are waiting to be found in the distant settlements so don't be afraid to explore! Frames are rated on weight capacity heat tolerance cooling properties weapon slots size and whether they are jump-jet equipped. Once you buy your main Chassis continue through the shop to load up. You can continue adding equipment and ammo to your machine until you reach your weapon slot limit and/or weight capacity. You may own up to 5 different machines but you can obviously only pilot one at a time. If you get confused during the building process you can just scrap your progress and start again. The images you see of other Pilots machines (ie in the War Room) will depict their basic chassis and weapon configuration. Same goes for your mech when you click 'View Mech' in the shop.</p>

<p>Check out 'Gear' for more info on weapons and fun things that go Bang. The brutal weapons in this world include Hard Round Energy Missile and Contact. HR weapons fire a solid projectile at high velocity and require Ammo. EN weapons require no Ammo but run hot. Missile weapons cause a nice mess and have low Heat but Ammo is expensive.</p>

<p>Contact weapons are for Arena junkies. Not the best for the open World if you have a fast mech and like up close in the Arena high-end Contact weapons are your answer. Weapons rated on accuracy shock damage and splash damage. Armor is your friend. Not just the friend you copied from in Bio but the friend you'd give up coffee for.<br />
The friend you'd shave your head for. Your BEST friend. Don't cheap on Armor. If your weapons blow up out in the world you can still run or Jump Jet to safety.<br />
If your Armor goes it's all over. I hope we're clear on that. You can augment Armor with different Coatings. These can provide you with short-term resistance to certain attack types and are a nice way to beef up defense. As with everything here on Mech the coolest stuff is found in more remote settlements. Explore! The Arena is a great place to meet Pilots practice your moves make mCreds and recruit. Head to the open rooms and look around. Select 'Users' to get an up-close view of the Pilots in the room. When you see someone you want to challenge select 'Challenge' and away you go. If they accept you'll meet them in the Arena.</p>

<p>It's just the two of you now!</p>

<p>You earn mCreds for the damage you do to each other. Damage done to Armor in the Arena is repaired for free. Select 'Attack' to start the carnage then select the weapon you want to fire. To repeat an attack hit 'Again'. If you want to switch to another weapon hit 'Attack' and choose another weapon. Be careful if you attack too rapidly you'll overheat and make a nice target of yourself. Be sure to switch to MSGs occasionally to check on status.<br />
The MSG screen gives you pertinent info including damage low ammo warnings Pilot taunts heat warnings and more. Long story short check your MSG screen regularly. This is where the action is. You get big bucks for World combat. To attack click Target. Select a Target from the next screen and choose to target for Attack or Friend.</p>

<p>Targeting as a Friend will allow you to send messages a good way to stay in touch when in a group. You have a lot of room to move so make the most of the ranges of your weapons. Don't be afraid to jump jet in combat just remember that if you act like a kangaroo boy you'll overheat. You can then practice your Crocodile Dundee in your inert steaming heap of metal praying to Chaos that noone happens across your helpless self before you cool down enough to move. If you get disabled out in the world and can't afford a transport Mech founders will take pity on you and pass around the hat to pay for your trip back. Hang your head in shame.</p>

<p>Then get out there again and do it right. Here's a thought if you can find some buddies who can stand your company try heading out into the world with some backup. There's strength in numbers you know. Just be nice to newbies. Under Comms you find Communication functions. You can View your Mech Send Messages to other Pilots call for Repairs or Transport and request a Trade with another Pilot. When in Trade you cannot be attacked by others in accordance with the Rytek Trade Treaty of 3507.</p>

<p>Mechs are hardwired to recognize a Trade Session and will not allow you to attack 2 pilots in Trade. Clans are essential to long-term survival on Mech. Sure you can do OK on your own for a while but if you don't want to get your metal kicked every time you go out in the World you're going to need backup. Strength in numbers and all that. Not just anyone can join or form a clan however. Only the elite will have earned enough mCreds to Register a new clan and it costs to add new members to a clan. Not just anyone is going to get asked. You must prove yourself worthy in the Arena and in the World. Show your skills your strategy and your fighting spirit and you just might make it. Clans often recruit new members by hanging out in the War Room and testing people in the Arena. If you want to check and make sure a Clan is Legit go to the Clan section from the main menu in Town and view the Registered clans. If they're not there they're bogus. Once registered with a Clan the Clan Tag will automatically be added to your name. If you don't keep up your end of the bargain the Clan leader can boot you at any time so try to be a team player.<br />
&gt;This verbatim from the training pages, figured it be handy to have em all on as one form, and yes, there is more I'm afraid. A little reminder, Mech is a MMCFG massively multiplayer comabt fighting a term I made up, lol, game enabled only for cellphones with mobile web. It's a small bunch that plays there these days, it'd be the place where pent up MMWRPGers could go to blow off a little steam in a straight up pkilling allowed zone. Wars if not your thunderdome in Shade, could be done in here.&lt;</p>&quot;
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<p>&gt;Felt the need to post up a tribute to one of the best multiplayer action rpg's around. When BarnCat and BigFoot aren't in Shade and Middle-Earth What, tehy can be found in here, playing it 3D and in color!&lt;</p>

<p>Gauntlet: Dark Legacy</p>

<p>Gauntlet: Dark Legacy is an expansion of the previous game, Gauntlet Legends. The expansion adds new character classes (Dwarf, Knight, Jester, and Sorceress), and new levels (Sky Dominion, Ice Domain, Dream World, and Battlefield).</p>

<p>Contents<br />
1 Story<br />
2 Hidden Characters<br />
3 Hidden Levels<br />
4 Worlds<br />
5 Monsters<br />
6 Generals<br />
7 Golems<br />
8 Gargolyes<br />
9 Death<br />
10 Bosses<br />
11 Legendary Weapons</p>

<p>Story</p>

<p>In an ancient time, the evil mage Garm, using the power of the runestones, released a great evil upon the land. This demon, Skorne, broke free of Garm's control, crushing him and imprisoning his soul in the underworld. Skorne then released his minions upon the lands, and scattered the runestones across the Eight Realms, so that they may never again be used against him.</p>

<p>No one has dared try. . .</p>

<p>Until now.</p>

<p>(From the game's introductory cinematic)</p>

<p>Hidden Characters</p>

<p>Each of the 8 base character classes (Warrior/Dwarf, Valkyrie/Knight, Archer/Jester, and Wizard/Sorceress) has another beast form as a hidden character.<br />
These are well hidden, and play identically to their non-beast counterparts. You can find these hidden beast characters in the same realm that the basic character calls its \&quot;home\&quot;. These characters, and the realm in which they can be found, are:</p>

<p>Warrior-Minotaur (Mountain Kingdom)</p>

<p>Dwarf-Ogre (Arctic Domain)</p>

<p>Valkyrie-Falconess (Castle Stronghold)</p>

<p>Knight-Unicorn (Sky Dominion)</p>

<p>Archer-Tigress (Forest Realm)</p>

<p>Jester-Hyena (Dream World)</p>

<p>Wizard-Jackal (Desert Land)</p>

<p>Sorceress-Medusa (Forsaken Province)</p>

<p>Sumner the wizard can also be unlocked as a character, and can be found in the Battlefields realm.</p>

<p>Hidden Levels<br />
Crops<br />
Gauntlet<br />
Space<br />
Clouds<br />
Psychadelic<br />
Labs<br />
Docks<br />
Barnyard<br />
Trenches</p>

<p>Worlds<br />
The worlds, and contained levels, are as follows:</p>

<p>1:Forsaken Province</p>

<p>--Poisoned Fields</p>

<p>--Ghost Town</p>

<p>--Haunted Cemetery</p>

<p>--Mausoleum</p>

<p>--Lich's Crypt</p>

<p>2:Mountain Kingdom</p>

<p>--Valley of Fire</p>

<p>--Dagger Peak</p>

<p>--Cliffs of Desolation</p>

<p>--Lost Cave</p>

<p>--Volcanic Cavern</p>

<p>--Dragon's Lair</p>

<p>3:Castle Stronghold</p>

<p>--Castle Courtyard</p>

<p>--Dungeons of Torment</p>

<p>--Castle Barracks</p>

<p>--Tower Armory</p>

<p>--Castle Treasury</p>

<p>--Chimera's Keep</p>

<p>4:Sky Dominion</p>

<p>--Toxic Spire</p>

<p>--Cloud Docks</p>

<p>--Sky Shipyards</p>

<p>--Mothership</p>

<p>--Vat of the Plague Fiend</p>

<p>5:Forest Realm]]</p>

<p>--Acid Swamps</p>

<p>--Twisted Roots of Evil</p>

<p>--Ancient Tree</p>

<p>--Gnarled Branches</p>

<p>--Web of the Spider Queen</p>

<p>6:Desert Land</p>

<p>--City Ruins</p>

<p>--Temple of the Magi</p>

<p>--Mystic Pyramid</p>

<p>--Tombs of the Undead</p>

<p>--The Genie's Sanctum</p>

<p>7:Ice Domain</p>

<p>--Arctic Docks</p>

<p>--Frozen Camp</p>

<p>--Crystal Mine</p>

<p>--Erupting Fissure</p>

<p>--Yeti's Cavern</p>

<p>8:Dream World</p>

<p>--Carnival of the Lost</p>

<p>--Haunted Grounds</p>

<p>--Haunted House</p>

<p>--Your Worst Nightmare!</p>

<p>--Maze of Illusion</p>

<p>--Shadow Wraith's Haunt</p>

<p>9:Desecrated Temple</p>

<p>--Desecrated Temple</p>

<p>--Altar of Skorne</p>

<p>10:The Underworld</p>

<p>--Gates of the Underworld</p>

<p>--Throne of Skorne</p>

<p>11:The Battlefields</p>

<p>--Battle Trenches</p>

<p>--Fortified Towers</p>

<p>--Internal Fortress</p>

<p>--Garm's Citadel</p>

<p>Monsters<br />
Zombies<br />
Giant Maggots<br />
Ghosts<br />
Orcs<br />
Scorpions<br />
Fire Demons<br />
Dark Elves<br />
Rats<br />
Living Armor<br />
Sky Pirates<br />
Slime Creatures<br />
Fiends<br />
Lizardmen<br />
Spiders<br />
Ents<br />
Bandits<br />
Cobras<br />
Mummies<br />
Small Genies<br />
Kobolds<br />
Wolves<br />
Ice Worms<br />
Demons<br />
Crawling Hands<br />
Mirror Wraiths<br />
Skeleton Warriors<br />
Demon Dogs<br />
Garm's Apprentices</p>

<p>Generals<br />
Generals are large, tough versions of the regular monsters.<br />
They take a while to destroy, but when you do, they drop items.</p>

<p>Zombie Reaper<br />
Orc General<br />
Dark Elf Warchief<br />
Sky Pirate Captain<br />
Lizardman Chieftan<br />
Bandit Pharaoh<br />
Kobold Taskmaster<br />
Demon Lord<br />
Skeleton Warrior Legionary</p>

<p>Golems<br />
Like Generals, Golems are large enemies that can take a lot of damage, and drop items when they die.</p>

<p>Cemetary Soil Golem<br />
Rock Golem<br />
Armor Golem<br />
Slime Golem<br />
Wood Golem<br />
Sand Golem<br />
Polar Bear Golem<br />
Nightmare Golem<br />
Lava Golem<br />
Battle Golem</p>

<p>Gargolyes<br />
Gargolyes are large, dragon-like monsters. Like Generals and Golems, they drop items when they die, but the items they drop are golden items. You need a certean number of golden items to get to different areas of Sumners Tower.</p>

<p>Snake Gargolye (Golden Snake Fangs)<br />
Eagle Gargolye (Golden Eagle Feathers)<br />
Lion Gargolye (Golden Lion Claws)</p>

<p>Death</p>

<p>In the levels, you sometimes come across the most deadly enemy of all...Death himself. There are two kinds of Death. The black robed Death drains your experence, while the red robed Death drains health. There are three ways to drive death off.</p>

<p>One, you can hit Death with your weapon 100 times. Two, you can use magic on Death. Three, you can find an Anti-Death Halo that allows you to drain experence or health from Death.</p>

<p>Bosses<br />
The bosses are as follows:</p>

<p>1:Lich - a giant zombie that fights with a huge axe. Sometimes throws its decaying body parts to allow maggots to attack the player.</p>

<p>2:Dragon - a massive red lizard that breaths fireballs and stomps sending out a shockwave.</p>

<p>3:Chimera - a three-headed monster with three health bars. It has a lion's head (which breathes fire), an eagle's head (lightning) and a snake's head (acid). Could possibly be related to the gargoyles which the player fights in other levels.</p>

<p>4:Plague Fiend - a horrible monster made of toxic slime. Attacks by using sweeping tentacles, spitting slime and sinking into its vat to overflow nearby pipes.</p>

<p>5:Spider Queen - a half-woman, half-spider creature that fights on a giant web. Attacks using a whip, spitting venom and calling her children for assistance.</p>

<p>6:Genie - a monstrous black-blue djinni that attacks using a scimitar, energy from its eye and causing the ceiling to collapse.</p>

<p>7:Yeti - a giant ape that uses a variety of ice powers, including ice boulders and an ice wall, plus its own brute force.</p>

<p>8:Shadow Wraith - a being made of pure darkness and nightmares. Attacks using its tendrils, small wraith creatures and other dark powers.</p>

<p>9: Armored Skorne - uses armor in his first fight. Can shoot various forms of energy from his gloves, mask and horns. When beaten, he drops his four items and the player can use one for a short time in the next world.</p>

<p>10:True Form of Skorne - he uses all his normal moves, but they pack a bigger punch. He doesn't have his armor this time, so you can see his firey form beneath.</p>

<p>11:Garm - fights in the form of a statue, the same statue on the console games cover. Attacks include( but are not limited to) a purple beam from both hands and a beam that sweeps across the arena.</p>

<p>Legendary Weapons</p>

<p>Each boss has a special Legendary Weapon to which they are especially vulnerable. Often, these weapons are hidden in another realm, and are typically not found until much later in the game. For instance, the Lich is the boss of the first realm the player can enter, the Forsaken Province. However, the Legendary Weapon to which he is most vulnerable, the Good Book, isn't found until the Sky Domain, the fourth realm the player can enter. The console version of the game allows players to skip fighting boss characters on their first playthrough of a realm, also allowing them to find the Legendary Weapon with which they can be defeated best.</p>

<p>The Legendary Weapons, the enemies weakest to them, and where they can be found are:</p>

<p>1:Parchment of Fire, which will create a wall of fire to counter the Yeti's ice moves, found in the Forsaken Province.</p>

<p>2:Javelin of Blinding, which gouges out the Plague Fiend's one eye and reduces his accuracy, found in the Mountain Kingdom.</p>

<p>3:Ice Axe, freezes the Dragon solid, found in the Castle Realm.</p>

<p>4:Good Book, which shoots a ball of light and slows down the Lich with its holy flames, found in the Sky Realm.</p>

<p>5:Scimitar of Decapitation, beheads the Chimera's lion head, found in the Forest Realm.</p>

<p>6:Toxic Bellows, reduces the Spider Queen's size and power, found in the Desert Land.</p>

<p>7:Lamp of Dark Obstruction, creates a dark cloud to blind the Genie, found in the Ice Domain.</p>

<p>8:Lantern of Revelation, blocks all of the Shadow Wraith's shadow attacks with its superior light, found in the Dream World</p>

<p>9:Soul Savior, deflects Skorne's attacks right back, can only be found and used in the Desecrated Temple</p>

<p>Retrieved from \&quot;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gauntlet:_Dark_Legacy\&quot;<br />
This page was last modified 17:08, 2 February 2006.</p>

<p>&gt;This article contains a clue as to the BarnCat's new Boosted secret ChAoTic aNiMaL form will be, a true meta exclusive, enjoy!&lt;</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
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<p>MADONNA</p>

<p>After a star reaches a certain point, it's easy to forget what they became famous for and concentrate solely on their persona. Madonna is such a star. Madonna rocketed to stardom so quickly in 1984 that it obscured most of her musical virtues.</p>

<p>Appreciating her music became even more difficult as the decade wore on, as discussing her lifestyle became more common than discussing her music. However, one of Madonna's greatest achievements is how she manipulated the media and the public with her music, her videos, her publicity, and her sexuality. Arguably, Madonna was the first female pop star to have complete control of her music and image.</p>

<p>Madonna moved from her native Michigan to New York in 1977, with dreams of becoming a ballet dancer. She studied with choreographer Alvin Ailey and modeled. In 1979, she became part of the Patrick Hernandez Revue, a disco outfit who had the hit \&quot;Born to Be Alive.\&quot; She traveled to Paris with Hernandez; it was there that she met Dan Gilroy, who would soon become her boyfriend. Upon returning to New York, the pair formed the Breakfast Club, a pop/dance group. Madonna originally played drums for the band, but she soon became the lead singer. In 1980, she left the band and formed Emmy with her former boyfriend, drummer Stephen Bray. Soon, Bray and Madonna broke off from the group and began working on some dance/disco-oriented tracks. A demo tape of these tracks worked its way to Mark Kamins, a New York-based DJ/producer. Kamins directed the tape to Sire Records, who signed the singer during 1982.</p>

<p>Kamins produced Madonna's first single, \&quot;Everybody,\&quot; which became a club and dance hit at the end of 1982; her second single, 1983's \&quot;Physical Attraction,\&quot; was another club hit. In June of 1983, she had her third club hit with the bubbly \&quot;Holiday,\&quot; which was written by Jellybean Benitez. Madonna's self-titled debut album was released in September of 1983; \&quot;Holiday\&quot; became her first Top 40 hit the following month. \&quot;Borderline\&quot; became her first Top Ten hit in March of 1984, beginning a remarkable string of 17 consecutive Top Ten hits. While \&quot;Lucky Star\&quot; was climbing to number four, Madonna began working on her first starring role in a feature film, Susan Seidelman's Desperately Seeking Susan.</p>

<p>Madonna's second album, the Niles Rodgers-produced Like a Virgin, was released at the end of 1984. The title track hit number one in December, staying at the top of the charts for six weeks; it was the start of a whirlwind year for the singer. During 1985, Madonna became an international celebrity, selling millions of records on the strength of her stylish, sexy videos, and forceful personality. After \&quot;Material Girl\&quot; became a number two hit in March, Madonna began her first tour, supported by the Beastie Boys. \&quot;Crazy for You\&quot; became her second number one single in May. Desperately Seeking Susan was released in July, becoming a box-office hit; it also prompted a planned video release of A Certain Sacrifice, a low-budget erotic drama she filmed in 1979. A Certain Sacrifice wasn't the only embarrassing skeleton in the closet dragged into the light during the summer of 1985 -- both Playboy and Penthouse published nude photos of Madonna that she posed for in 1977. Nevertheless, her popularity continued unabated, with thousands of teenage girls adopting her sexy appearance, being dubbed \&quot;Madonna Wannabes.\&quot; In August, she married actor Sean Penn; the couple had a rocky marriage that ended in 1989.</p>

<p>Madonna began collaborating with Patrick Leonard at the beginning of 1986; Leonard would co-write most of her biggest hits in the '80s, including \&quot;Live to Tell,\&quot; which hit number one in June of 1986. A more ambitious and accomplished record than her two previous albums, True Blue was released the following month, to both more massive commercial success (it was a number one in both the U.S. and the U.K., selling over five million copies in America alone) and critical acclaim. \&quot;Papa Don't Preach\&quot; became her fourth number one hit in the U.S. While her musical career was thriving, her film career took a savage hit with the November release of Shanghai Surprise. Starring Madonna and Sean Penn, the comedy received terrible reviews, which translated into disastrous box-office returns.</p>

<p>At the beginning of 1987, she had her fifth number one single with \&quot;Open Your Heart,\&quot; the third number one from True Blue alone. The title cut from the soundtrack of her third feature film, Who's That Girl?, was another chart-topping hit, although the film itself was another box-office bomb. 1988 was a relatively quiet year for Madonna, as she spent the first half of the year acting in David Mamet's Speed the Plow on Broadway. In the meantime, she released the remix album You Can Dance. After withdrawing the divorce papers she filed at the beginning of 1988, she divorced Penn at the beginning of 1989.</p>

<p>Like a Prayer, released in the spring of 1989, was her most ambitious and far-reaching album, incorporating elements of pop, rock, and dance. It was another number one hit and launched the number-one title track, and \&quot;Express Yourself,\&quot; \&quot;Cherish,\&quot; and \&quot;Keep It Together,\&quot; three more Top Ten hits. In April 1990, she began her massive Blonde Ambition tour, which ran throughout the entire year. \&quot;Vogue\&quot; became a number one hit in May, setting the stage for her co-starring role in Warren Beatty's Dick Tracy; it was her most successful film appearance since Desperately Seeking Susan. Madonna released a greatest-hits album, The Immaculate Collection, at the end of the year. It featured two new songs, including the number one single \&quot;Justify My Love,\&quot; which sparked another controversy with its sexy video; the second new song, \&quot;Rescue Me,\&quot; became the highest-debuting single by a female artist in U.S. chart history, entering the charts at number 15. Truth or Dare, a documentary of the Blonde Ambition tour, was released to positive reviews and strong ticket sales during the spring of 1991.</p>

<p>Madonna returned to the charts in the summer of 1992 with the number one \&quot;This Used to Be My Playground,\&quot; a single featured in the film A League of Their Own, which featured the singer in a small part. Later that year, Madonna released Sex, an expensive, steel-bound soft-core pornographic book that featured hundreds of erotic photographs of herself, several models, and other celebrities -- including Isabella Rossellini, Big Daddy Kane, Naomi Campbell, and Vanilla Ice -- as well as selected prose. Sex received scathing reviews and enormous negative publicity, yet that didn't stop the accompanying album, Erotica, from selling over two million copies. Bedtime Stories, released two years later, was a more subdued affair than Erotica. Initially, it didn't chart as impressively, prompting some critics to label her a has-been, yet the album spawned her biggest hit, \&quot;Take a Bow,\&quot; which spent seven weeks at number one. It also featured the Bj&ouml;rk-penned \&quot;Bedtime Stories,\&quot; which became her first single not to make the Top 40; its follow-up, \&quot;Human Nature,\&quot; also failed to crack the Top 40. Nevertheless, Bedtime Stories, marked her seventh album to go multi-platinum.</p>

<p>Beginning in 1995, Madonna began one of her most subtle image makeovers as she lobbied for the title role in the film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita. Backing away from the overt sexuality of Erotica and Bedtime Stories, Madonna recast herself as an upscale sophisticate, and the compilation Something to Remember fit into the plan nicely. Released in the fall of 1995, around the same time she won the coveted role of Evita Peron, the album was comprised entirely of ballads, designed to appeal to the mature audience that would also be the target of Evita. As the filming completed, Madonna announced she was pregnant and her daughter, Lourdes, was born late in 1996, just as Evita was scheduled for release. The movie was greeted with generally positive reviews and Madonna began a campaign for an Oscar nomination that resulted in her winning the Golden Globe for Best Actress (Musical or Comedy), but not the coveted Academy Award nomination. The soundtrack for Evita, however, was a modest hit, with a dance remix of \&quot;Don't Cry for Me Argentina\&quot; and the newly written \&quot;You Must Love Me\&quot; both becoming hits.</p>

<p>During 1997, she worked with producer William Orbit on her first album of new material since 1994's Bedtime Stories. The resulting record, Ray of Light, was heavily influenced by electronica, techno, and trip-hop, thereby updating her classic dance-pop sound for the late '90s. Ray of Light received uniformly excellent reviews upon its March 1998 release and debuted at number two on the charts. Within a month, the record was shaping up to be her biggest album since Like a Prayer. Two years later she returned with Music, which reunited her with Orbit and also featured production work from Mark \&quot;Spike\&quot; Stent and Mirwais, a French electro-pop producer/musician in the vein of Daft Punk and Air. The year 2000 also saw the birth of Madonna's second child, Rocco, who she had with filmmaker Guy Richie; the two married at the very end of the year. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide</p>

<p>(BIOGRAPHY taken from VH1.com)</p>&quot;
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<p>The power of the Gayatri mantra and the initiation</p>

<p>The Gayatri is the gem of the BodhiSacha.</p>

<p>It is a jewel among the treasures that our Guru and the Sacha lineage have handed down from generation to generation. To be initiated into this sacred mantra is a great privilege. The sound or even the thought of the Gayatri's verse sets grace in action. Those who are called by her are initiated into her power by the Master.</p>

<p>The balanced qualities of the Mantra<br />
The Gayatri is a perfectly balanced mantra, yin and yang. The body or text of the Gayatri Mantra is feminine, and her message or invocation is masculine. Gayatri is the mother of the Vedas and this means the mother of all knowledge. She appeals to the masculine Savitur, which is said to be the radiance of perception and intelligence. This radiance, which is everywhere and in every experience, is likened to the radiance of our solar sun. In other words, all of the knowledge of the intricate ways of existence is contained within the syllables of the mantra and so too is the means and vehicle with which to go beyond knowledge as well.</p>

<p>Gayatri Mantra's vibrational influence on the physical body.</p>

<p>Silently thinking or speaking or chanting the Gayatri Mantra influences the **physical body, clears the emotional body, leads one to the inner heart. The Gayatri stimulates and facilitates insightfulness and awakening to the Truth within all.</p>

<p>Our ***energy centers, levels and rhythms are activated by the measure of breaths that are drawn in through the nostrils and released during recitation of the Gayatri Mantra, (even during silent repetition). This balances electromagnetic rhythm and energy currents in the body with prana. Prana is an undetectable life force energy, similar to orgone. During recitation, all elements of the mantra are in use; even the breath is a precision instrument. It all works together, like an orchestra and the Conductor. The breath, voice, meditation and intention efficiently and effortlessly function (like the sun shines).</p>

<p>* The Vedas are ancient (from beginning-less time) scriptures that reveal the secrets of life and the way to live it in accord with the entire universe.</p>

<p>** Not only the well-known chakra system but all energy and rejuvenating centers are activated by the sound of the Gayatri.</p>

<p>***The mantra works in a multitude of ways, which align the energies, magnetic currents, biochemistry and brainwave patterns on a very subtle level. Immediately or in time, one will notice the wonderful effect.</p>

<p>By chanting the Gayatri Mantra, the mantra itself reveals the teachings within it. The Gayatri is flawless and whole. The Gayatri Mantra regenerates unobstructed perception in the same way that crops are renewed. For example, wind carries seeds onto the terrain. In time, wild flowers and wheat inherit the fields. Again and again an unobstructed flow, season after season. The earth propagates her released seeds and in turn the seeds flourish and produce another generation. The mantra works like that. Gayatri's meaning is the good season that prospers the Earth. Fruit comes forth again and again. Gayatri is like the power in the sun. How can we really speak about such a thing, is it comprehensible at all? Any definition that you hear can be compared to one grain of sand upon infinite shores. A definition can never indicate the immense significance and intensity of this mantra.</p>

<p>I feel a kind of magic chanting the Gayatri mantra. Why are the Sanskrit language and this mantra so strong?</p>

<p>Remember that this explanation is not even a fraction of the profound possibilities lying in the secret recesses of this mantra. The Gayatri Mantra aligns precisely balanced energies, unobstructed and distinct, to generate currents, which act like lasers. Intoning a true pitch, word and meter (Sanskrit) translates sound waves, one retrogressing into another. You can visualize a still pond and as a pebble touches the surface on its way to the bottom, rings are formed. If you watch these rings for a while you would see them moving out and in at the same time. This is an illustration and not truly the pattern of Gayatri's yantra but it gives you an idea. The mantra's potency becomes more and more rarefied until it reaches a frequency that carries the inherent message within the mantra to its proper place. These sound vibrations are encoded in electromagnetic waves. They rarefy to finer and finer frequencies until no frequent vibration or information is detectable. Though no frequency is detected, information is still present (like in the case of homeopathy) on the subtlest level. The more refined the mantra frequency moves into the field of sound, the greater its power. This is true for enlightenment as well. A very subtle perception can powerfully awaken you to the \&quot;Truth\&quot;. The Gayatri's message speaks of being deeply focused on that which illumines the whole of consciousness, and ultimately realizing enlightenment. Its reference is plural and impersonal. The mantra when chanted properly is indeed magical. It's a beauty. It is a joy.</p>

<p>This jeweled Gayatri Initiation is a privilege for us.</p>

<p>There was once a time when the Gayatri Mantra was not spoken outwardly, it was repeated only in silence or whispered on the tip of the tongue. This method of chanting is a very subtle and powerful way to repeat the mantra. There was a time when women did not chant the mantra. There was also a time when only the *Brahmin priests and no others chanted the Gayatri Mantra.</p>

<p>It seems that the change came when the world events began to turn towards a darker time. Now millions of men and women from every walk of life repeat and chant this beautiful and powerfully precision invocation. Because of its universal appeal and content, this mantra cannot rightfully be associated with a particular religion. The Hindus were the guardians of the Gayatri. It was they who taught it and propagated it throughout the world. You could say that the Gayatri Mantra is their gift to the spirit of humanity and the awakening of the planet. However the scope of Gayatri's invocation is universal and transgresses all borders.</p>

<p>Everything is useful if you use it.</p>

<p>Sparkling in the sunrise and clinging to the fields, the morning dew appears by mantra. Then again disappears by mantra, in the heat of the noonday sun.</p>

<p>The Gayatri Mantra is a vibration that sets up a condition of receptivity and openness. Like the buzzing of a bee contributes to the full web of experience.</p>&quot;
&quot;184&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	AluminusKann  Staff 	5/13/2006 10:15 pm <br />
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<p>Civil War (comics)<br />
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>

<p>This article or section contains information about a scheduled or expected comic book release, or a series already in progress. It is likely to contain tentative information and the content may change dramatically as the product release approaches and more information becomes available.</p>

<p>Promotional art for Civil War: Front Line.</p>

<p>Civil War is a seven-issue comic book limited series, announced as Marvel Comics' big Summer 2006 crossover event. Civil War will be written by Mark Millar and penciled by Steve McNiven. The work builds upon themes and events established in previous Marvel comic book series, most notably Avengers Disassembled and House of M. Some story elements are also strongly hinted in the miniseries, Secret War.[1] The tag line for the series is Whose Side Are You On?</p>

<p>Contents<br />
1 Plot<br />
2 Synopsis<br />
3 Speculation<br />
4 Taking Sides<br />
4.1 For the SHR Act<br />
4.2 Against the SHR Act<br />
5 Undecided<br />
5.1 Hero Hunters<br />
5.2 Casualties<br />
6 Civil War Checklist<br />
6.1 The Road to Civil War (Seven issues)<br />
6.2 Civil War (74 issues)<br />
7 See also<br />
8 Notes and references<br />
9 External links</p>

<p>Plot</p>

<p>The series will center upon a newly enacted Super-human Registration Act, an act which splits notable superheroes within the Marvel Universe. This will result in two super-powered factions forming, and will build to the titular Civil War, into which themes from current events will be woven, although writer Mark Millar has noted \&quot;The political allegory is only for those that are politically aware. Kids are going to read it and just see a big superhero fight.\&quot;</p>

<p>Civil War #2 Cover Art by Steve McNiven</p>

<p>Synopsis</p>

<p>The story opens with a reckless fight between the New Warriors, filming a reality television show, and a cadre of villains in Stamford, Connecticut. The battle goes awry for the heroes, resulting in villain Nitro creating an explosion that takes out a local school, the surrounding neighborhood, and all but one of the Warriors. This event catalyzes a government movement to register all super-powered beings as living weapons of mass destruction. The event has also turned the public opinion against the superheroes as many of them are blamed for the incident. Due to, this many superheroes -- most notably Johnny Storm the Human Torch -- have been attacked by the public. Meanwhile, S.H.I.E.L.D. tries to recruit Captain America to become part of the team that will force superheroes to register. Captain America refuses and after being attacked by S.H.I.E.L.D., goes underground. He will thus become the figurehead of the<br />
Anti-registration movement. Iron Man, on the other hand, supports the act and tells the government to leave Captain America to him and the other Pro-registration heroes.</p>

<p>Speculation</p>

<p>During the Civil War, Marvel will unveil its version of Guant&Atilde;&iexcl;namo Bay, enemy combatants, embedded reporters and more. The question at the heart of the series is a fundamental one: 'Would you give up your civil liberties to feel safer in the world?' \&quot; [2]</p>

<p>One event confirmed to be happening during Civil War is the upcoming wedding of Storm and the Black Panther. Joe Quesada said \&quot;the actual wedding will be one of the most unusual and memorable weddings ever because of the time and place it occurs.\&quot; [3]</p>

<p>It has recently been revealed in the Civil War: Front Line solicitations that all but one of the New Warriors team involved in the incident will perish and the surviving member will be held responsible. No members of the New Warriors have been confirmed dead as of yet, though it has been implied heavily.</p>

<p>Also, it has been rumored that the series will lead to an all-new Alpha Flight series written by Mark Millar involving those heroes who refuse to register with the Government leaving the United States and going to Canada, where they will form a new expatriate version of Alpha Flight for the Canadian government(Captain America will not be a part of this according to Millar). It's also been rumored that Marvel's much-rumored \&quot;Thor\&quot; relaunch will occur after the crossover, which has led to tons of speculation as to what role he will play in the Civil War. [4]</p>

<p>Taking Sides</p>

<p>Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow (there are supposed to be a lot of characters changing sides in Civil War #3).</p>

<p>For the SHR Act</p>

<p>Confirmed:<br />
Iron Man - New Avengers: The Illuminati<br />
Henry Pym - Civil War #1<br />
Mr. Fantastic - New Avengers: The Illuminati<br />
She-Hulk - She-Hulk # 8<br />
Unconfirmed, but Probable:<br />
Cyclops - Promo Art<br />
Goliath - Promo Art<br />
Colossus - Promo Art<br />
Ms. Marvel - Promo Art<br />
Sentry - Promo Art</p>
 
<p><br />
Against the SHR Act</p>

<p>Confirmed:<br />
Captain America - Civil War #1<br />
Black Bolt - New Avengers: The Illuminati<br />
Dr. Strange - New Avengers: The Illuminati<br />
Namor - New Avengers: The Illuminati</p>

<p>Unconfirmed, but Probable:<br />
Invisible Woman - Fantastic Four #536<br />
Luke Cage - Civil War #1<br />
Patriot - Civil War #1/ Promo Art<br />
Falcon - Civil War #1<br />
Wasp - Civil War #1<br />
Bishop - Promo Art<br />
Hulkling - Promo Art<br />
Human Torch - Promo Art<br />
Kate Bishop - Promo Art<br />
Wiccan - Promo Art<br />
Wolverine - Promo Art<br />
Daredevil - Civil War #1<br />
Thing - Cover of Fantastic Four #539 - Civil War #1</p>

<p>Undecided</p>

<p>Spider-Man - Civil War #1. The writers at Marvel have stated plans for Spider-Man to be a central character with extremely conflicting emotions on the subject, stemming from both his popularity and his reputation as an \&quot;everyday man\&quot; outside of his costume. This inner struggle is accented in promotional art featuring Spider-Man on both sides; wearing his new costume (designed by Iron Man) on Iron Man's side, and his classic costume on Captain America's.</p>

<p>Hero Hunters<br />
Thunderbolts - Thunderbolts #104<br />
Deadpool - Cable &amp; Deadpool #30<br />
Punisher - Solicitations<br />
Baron Zemo - Thunderbolts #104</p>

<p>Casualties<br />
Unconfirmed, but Probable:<br />
Coldheart - Civil War #1<br />
Speedfreek - Civil War #1<br />
Cobalt Man - Civil War #1<br />
Namorita - Civil War #1<br />
Night Thrasher - Civil War #1<br />
Speedball - Civil War #1</p>

<p>No specific deaths have yet been confirmed except Speedball. The upcoming Civil War: Frontline deals partially with the one surviving member of the New Warriors, and though the ending of Amazing Spider-Man #531 would suggest Speedball is the survivor, Civil War #1 mentioned him as one of the deceased.</p>

<p>Civil War Checklist</p>

<p>The Civil War storyline will crossover with many of Marvel's comic book titles, and a bi-weekly companion series, Civil War: Front Line is to be published, written by Paul Jenkins who noted he had been given \&quot;absolute carte blanche to take on the political landscape as it exists in America and all around the world\&quot;.[5] The series is to be preceded by a free comic book, Civil War: Opening Shot. [6]</p>

<p>The following are comics that will be included in Civil War, but should by no means be regarded as a complete list.</p>

<p>The Road to Civil War (Seven issues)<br />
Amazing Spider-Man #529-531 Mr. Parker goes to Washington<br />
Civil War: Opening Shot Sketchbook (one-shot)<br />
Fantastic Four #536-537 The Hammer Falls<br />
New Avengers: The Illuminati (one-shot)</p>

<p>Civil War (74 issues)<br />
Civil War (seven-issue miniseries)<br />
Civil War: Front Line (10-issue miniseries)<br />
Civil War: X-Men (four-issue miniseries)<br />
Civil War: Young Avengers &amp; Runaways (four-issue miniseries)<br />
Amazing Spider-Man #532-538 The War at Home<br />
Black Panther #18<br />
Cable/Deadpool #30-32<br />
Captain America #22-24<br />
Daily Bugle: Civil War Edition (one-shot newspaper)<br />
Fantastic Four #538-543<br />
Heroes for Hire #1-3<br />
Iron Man v4 #13-14<br />
Marvel Spotlight: Millar/McNiven (one-shot)<br />
Ms. Marvel #6-8<br />
New Avengers #21-25 New Avengers: Disassembled<br />
Punisher: War Journal #1-3<br />
She-Hulk v2 #8<br />
Thunderbolts #103-105<br />
Wolverine #42-47 Vendetta<br />
X-Factor #8-9</p>

<p>New Titles Post-Civil War<br />
Ant-Man #1-<br />
Punisher: War Journal #1-<br />
Heroes for Hire #1-</p>

<p>See also<br />
Illuminati (comics)<br />
The New Avengers</p>

<p>Notes and references</p>

<p>^ Marvel Comics (December 28, 2005). Civil War. Press release.</p>

<p>^ Gustines, George Gene, \&quot;The Battle Outside Raging, Superheroes Dive In\&quot;, The New York Times, February 20, 2006.</p>

<p>^ Joe Fridays 31. Newsarama.Com: A Weekly Q&amp;A With Joe Quesada:. URL accessed on February 20, 2006.</p>

<p>^ Marvel Comics Solicitations for June 2006. Newsarama.com News. URL accessed on March 13, 2006.</p>

<p>^ Gustines, George Gene, \&quot;The Battle Outside Raging, Superheroes Dive In\&quot;, The New York Times, February 20, 2006.</p>

<p>^ Marvel in May Page 2. ign.com Comics Features. URL accessed on February 20, 2006.</p>

<p>External links</p>

<p><a href="http://www.Marvel.com">www.Marvel.com</a> - Official Civil War webpage</p>

<p>Seven page sample of Civil War Comic</p>

<p>Newsarama Story on Civil War</p>

<p>Gallery of Civil War covers by M. Turner</p>

<p>Comic Book Resource interview with Joe Quesada about Civil War.</p>

<p>PopCultureShock's Preview Pages of Civil War #1</p>

<p>Civil War trailer from Marvel.com<br />
National Public Radio podcast of discussion of Civil War.</p>

<p>Retrieved from \&quot; <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_War_%28comics%29">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_War_%28comics%29</a> \&quot;</p>

<p>This page was last modified 01:19, 14 May 2006.</p>

<p>&gt;My jawplate drops off it's hinges, doesn't yours? When it Comes to Marvel Comics I've Never had enough MONEY! I might wait it out and buy the collected works.&lt;</p>

<p>&gt;Who am I siding with, I'm not at liberty to say just this yet, I still have some of my rights, ya see? lol! I aint about ta get lynched for saying the wrong opinion to the wrong people and winding up a victim of a superpatriot act and tossed in the slammer for ramble ramble raving rant and rumble, damnit, lol.&lt;</p>

<p>&gt;All I'll say is, no, wait,&lt;</p>

<p>&gt;Alright alright I'll talk, slag you, and I don't regret a word of this you imperialist warmongers! My opinion and my vote is IRON MAN IS ON THE WRONG SIDE! And that's all I'll say.&lt;</p>&quot;
&quot;187&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>From: 	Metaphorm  Staff I 	1/11/2004 2:59 pm <br />
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<p>[The Metaverse wound up almost as popular, but ate itself due to stagnancy and needless infighting. My heart just was'nt into sustaining a ruined dream, so I took what I've gotten from both previous sites and brought it over to a wider veiw, a broader spectrum, a larger audience. The plan was to create a fun place for all Meta-pals, Old and New. Kind of makes you just wanna be a part of it all eh?]</p>

<p>The Metaverse! - Home<br />
The Metaverse!<br />
&laquo; Home &raquo;<br />
Metaverse!<br />
&laquo; Home &raquo;<br />
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<p>General<br />
General Board You can talk about anything here</p>

<p>Guestbook!<br />
Meet and Greet our Awesome Members!<br />
[This one was fun for new members to have their own say and initial questions!]</p>

<p>Member News!<br />
Good news, bad news and new news on Members here!<br />
[Ngilah's Baby, Jojara's England Adventure and other milestone, landmark member happenings happened here.]</p>

<p>General Musings: Poems, Stories and Other Miscelaneous Literaries.<br />
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, here are some words from Metaverse Members that create a picture.<br />
[This section turned into the most beautious part of the whole site. It brought out alot in everyone.]</p>

<p>[Suggestions Box!]<br />
Questions, Complaints, Concerns from Members to Moderators!<br />
[Surprisingly, I never got too many suggestions, just the silent masses. Members watching from the shadows, nonposting, or signed up and then that's it..., Kinda freaky, lol.]</p>

<p>LInks to other sites who have no homes (yet) here but are nonetheless, worth the lookat!<br />
[Teri, to this day I still could'nt get into this section, to my feeble webtv, there was no Title to select on to be able to enter. Does anyone know what was in/on this part? Maybe send it to me for I press the selfdestruct switch?]</p>

<p>The Metaverse Times! (Site News!)<br />
This is about Site news, plans, changes, events, occurences, etc. \&quot;We have such plans, such grand plansss...,\&quot;<br />
[Plans indeed, this part really took off after the MSN final warning sign started flashing. We scrambled like Battlestar Galactica to search for a new \&quot;planet\&quot; to inhabitate. And here we are, the rest is history. Applauding those with the strength and wisdom to \&quot;Follow The Manticore\&quot; rather than run with some other herd. ;)]</p>

<p>Member Pics Gallery<br />
Pics of Metamembers! Or pics that best Represent them!<br />
[Darn, and thought this was workable too.]</p>

<p>Astrology!<br />
[Yay.]</p>

<p>Horoscope Astrology!<br />
What's your sign? heheh. CHeck it out here, info on specific sun signs<br />
[A little bit of Cobalt Caverns interwoven with new knowledge and perspectives that luckily, now exist on this site's astrlogy section.]</p>

<p>Celtic Astrology!<br />
To top that off, did you know you have a Celtic birthsign too?<br />
[er, Tree Signs. and some other symbols. relatively incomplete section here.]</p>

<p>Egyptian Astrology!<br />
This Astrology shows you what God sign you are!<br />
[This would'nt have gone very far without help, so ty ty ty 2 those helpies.]</p>

<p>Native American Astrology! This system tells you the Seasonal and Monthly animals the stars have made you.<br />
[This one was my favourite! I loved it. Word for word a piece of art that endures still.]</p>

<p>African Astrology!<br />
Astrological system from the Dark Continent!<br />
[One submission, but at least i concerned me, so yes, it was'nt all that bad off! lol.]</p>

<p>Astrology from India!<br />
(pretty much explains itself, I think..,)<br />
[Also about me, but others were welcoem to say SOMETHING!]</p>

<p>Aztec Astrology!<br />
Aztec Astrology System?<br />
[Also also me me me and ME and some other ppl, but noone else has Aztec astrology signs. Bummer.]</p>

<p>Esoteric Astrology!<br />
Astrology as a Journey toward Soul Development!<br />
[Jojara's crowning jewel, never heard of this all before she introduced it to us. That's the beauty of the site is sometimes, we learned stuff, lol.]</p>

<p>(*)Astrology Links!(*)<br />
Sites Allied, Associated and Admired by The Metaverse!<br />
[Friends and Family of the 'Verse.]</p>

<p>(*)Jokes, Stories, Poems on Astrology!(*) (*)Feeling like the Stars got you in a writing mood? See something in a book or something that caught your eye? These are no accidents! Here you can share these gifts!(G)(*)<br />
[Some irrelevant stuff wound up here, becase the title was'nt visible or something, but otherwise prime.]</p>

<p>Chinese Zodiac/Astrology!<br />
The Year you were born in gives you an Animal, an Element and Meaning, from the Land of the Great Wall!<br />
[Also a big pat on the back to Jojara and a little strange look to Aluminus for adding his own unique take on the signs of this zodiac.]</p>

<p>Sun Sign Funnies<br />
[These were also a little funny, even.]</p>

<p>Religions/Mythologies: Metaversal Home of All Gods!<br />
[Good sections, good reading, Ngilah's fast furious fingers typed tomes and virtual bibles on this subject!]</p>

<p>Norse Mythology! Gods of the Vikings and Nordic Peoples<br />
Thor, Odin, Loki, Helga, Baldur, Sven, Fenris, and Chuckie!<br />
[Chuckie, lol.]</p>

<p>Greek Mythology! Thoughts and Philosophies of Ancient Greek Deified Description!<br />
Zeus, Hera, Mercury, It's All Greek to Me!<br />
[Cliche pun there.]</p>

<p>Christianity! Monotheistic Religion founded in the Middle East!<br />
I know I'm opening this to alot of controversy but.., uuh.., [stands<br />
back and lights a fuse..]<br />
[I was feeling a bit daring. All religion becomes mythology with the passage of time. Nothing wrong with it, enjoy it while it lasts. Don't waste your life/breath selling it to others, sit down, shut up and learn from it, and heck, learn a few other religions too!]</p>

<p>/\\Egyptian/\\Mythology!/\\<br />
/\\Blowing Sands and Heiroglyphs, Pyramids amidst Sand-drifts. Egyptian Legends and Lore and More, say this five times fast at the door!/\\<br />
[Loved the rhyme and the info from Ngil was as multitudinous as the sands of time.]</p>

<p>(8)[Metaversal Musicbox!](8)<br />
[These I planned to add some MIDI music/sound files to, according to genre.]</p>

<p>(8)[ROCK &amp; ROLL!](8) Metaversal Rockhounds Gather here for Hard, Soft, Classical and Alternative ROCK!!<br />
[Oooh yeah.]</p>

<p>(8)[RAP!](8)<br />
(8)[Old School, New School, High School, My School!! Funky, dope, fresh krushing grooves up in This piece, yo!](8)<br />
[Word.]</p>

<p>(8)[Country!](8)<br />
(8)[Yeah? So? I like some Country!! I'm sure some of you do TOO!](8)<br />
[Yeehaw.]</p>

<p>(8)[Soundtracks!](8)<br />
(8)[Music from Movies, Television, anywhere else on the where Music was Seen/Scene/On a Screen!](8)<br />
[Andplease don't call these \&quot;showtunes\&quot;, I don't swing that way, fellas, tee hee, lmao. Egads.]</p>

<p>(8)[New Age!](8)<br />
(8)[New Age Music! Music with a Spirit!](8)<br />
[This one I had hopes for, but mostly I found the Blues.(and liked them) yoish.]</p>

<p>(8)[Techno!](8)<br />
(8)[Technologically inspired/created music, Energetic, Fastpaced, Exciting, PulsePounding! Daaamn! WHat am I doing here? I should be DANCING!](8)<br />
[Totally the section I wanted for tunes to make Metamembers jump out of their seats on.]</p>

<p>Numerology!<br />
[This one diiidnt quiiite turn into anything, it was in demand, but that was about it. Give the people what the want, s they can stare at it, lol.]</p>

<p>Cryptozoology!<br />
[My Personal Fave!]</p>

<p>Strange Creatures in the Sky! Flying Cryptids, we got 'em roosting here!<br />
Cryptids Afoot!<br />
If it's a walker, crawler, slitherer or a hopper, it's grounded here!<br />
[Yes yes yes.]</p>

<p>Sea Monsters and other watery beasts! From Saltwater to Freshwater, lakes, rivers, oceans seas and streams, they swim here!<br />
[Ooo yeah.]</p>

<p>Crypto-Media!<br />
Books, Television, Movies, Music and More, Cryptids can be seen easier here!<br />
[More, gimme more.]</p>

<p>Sightings!?! Heck yeah!!<br />
Tell us what you or someone else has experienced, Anonymity is Completely Acceptable!<br />
[JimmyOkla, big ty. WIthout your/mine/our sightings parts, this section would have suffered. btw Jimmy has a website I did post here if you want to see fur yourself.]</p>

<p>Cryptozoology Links!<br />
Discovered Sites on Hidden Creatures!<br />
[It's where I opened the Metaverse to a world wide web of crypto-excitement. Sites I used to hang out at. Actually, soem of those sites were inspirations for what I tried to do with my sites!]</p>

<p>Fictional Cryptozoology!<br />
Stories, Poems, and other prose you ca dedicated to your Favourite Cryptids!<br />
[Niiice section, and good reads that survived to here.]</p>

<p>Primates, Anthropoids and Relict Hominids! If it walks like a Human, if it acts like a Human, it's not always a Human..,:S<br />
[My faaavorite part of the whole shebang!]</p>

<p>Cryptid Felines!<br />
Strange, Unknown, Out of Place, Out of Time Felines!(@)<br />
[Meow.]</p>

<p>Possible Living Dinosaurs! -Rexs, 'Saurs, 'Sauruses, 'Dons, 'Dactyls, and some 'Icuses<br />
[One of the fascinating parts of the study.]</p>

<p>Cryptid Gallery!<br />
Linkable Pictures of Cryptids!<br />
[Didnt do much here, picture THAT!]</p>

<p>Parapsychology!Para-Science Fiction: poems, short stories, songs, etc.<br />
Got a scary story to tell, a poem to make us yell, literature with a spooky smell?<br />
[My complete stories have yet to be told, as I'm sure that could apply to other people.]</p>

<p>Parapsychology Links!<br />
Links into Realms ABOUT Realms OF the Unknown!<br />
[I posted a few..,]</p>

<p>Case Reports:<br />
This involves the results, plans, etc. concerned with actually going to See these Haunted Places and Witnessing other types of Mind Matters!<br />
[This one was going to be the part I shined on, actually going out to haunted sites in the area and coming back with results/reports. but not too late for that..,]</p>

<p>~Ghosts~Spirits~and~other~Nonsolid~Beings!~ Apparitions, ~Phantoms, Poltergeists, Angels, Demons, and Shades of Things Unknown!~<br />
[Cool part.]</p>

<p>{{{Mind}}} over {{{Matter!}}} {{You'll be surprised at what your mind can do!..Or not? You might have known along...}}<br />
[This section did okay.]</p>

<p>Morphius, the Sandman<br />
For things Dream related<br />
[Not sure where Ngilah was going with this, but it was iiinterrresting!]</p>

<p>Parapsychic Pics Gallery!<br />
Pictures of Spirits, Mediums, Medium Spirits, and Psychic Energetics.<br />
[Darnit.]</p>

<p>TRANSFORMERS! More than Meets the Eyes! Robots in Disguise!<br />
[Fun part here, funnnn part.]</p>

<p>Transformers Interactive History! Rewriting the whole Transformers History! Be your favorite Robot In Disguise, or make your own unique character(s).<br />
[Still has potential, if someone \&quot;Kann\&quot; just keep on it?]</p>

<p>Transformers Comedy!: Bloopers, Parodies, Out-takes, Deleted Scenes and other laughable, but respectful irreverance! Use your imaginations, bring your funny bone, set the scene and you won't laugh alone!<br />
[Also can be more, as it's here, to amuse not bore, and my rhymes, will make you snore.]</p>

<p>Transinane Banter!<br />
Jabbering, Reminiscing, Blabbering, Remembering and revisiting that inner child part of us all that lived the best eras in TFTV Mythos.<br />
[Sections with potential...]</p>

<p>Transformers Links! (SkyLynx, heh. ) Cool Transformers Sites to See!<br />
[...both of these.]</p>

<p>Toy News, Reveiws and Singin' the Blues!(8) News and musings on the Figurative Representations of All Cybertronians!<br />
[Fun stuff, toy reveiws by two actual Decepticons? lol]</p>

<p>Recollections of the 80s!<br />
[A little something I wanted to run with.]</p>

<p>The Awesome Funky Music, Man!! YAAAH!!<br />
80's music was something else, it had power, magic and still looked cool in neons and denims!!<br />
[And I stand by it to this day!]</p>

<p>MUSIC TELEVISION! YAAAH!! Also Awesome and Funky!! The BEST of BOTH WORLDS!! Those videos ROCKED!!<br />
[This WAS the 80s to me, a very large part of it.]</p>

<p>Television!! YAAAAH!!! Awseome and Funky!! I remember it well. Reminisce with me on the Actors, Action and ACCESSIBILITY!!<br />
[Airwolf, Riptide, heck, go to Meta Media and get on with your 80s self!]</p>

<p>U.F.O.-logy!!<br />
Sightings!: flying, floating or ..... Freaking<br />
People Out!!<br />
\&quot;Excuse me, I'm Agent C from the M.I.B. (Metaversians-In-Black) Have you seen anything strange going on around your area?<br />
[Don't get perverted, area could also mean geographical.]</p>

<p>The Ships! Saucers, Ovals, Cyclinders, OH MY! Discussion threads concerning how these beings are getting to our world and back!<br />
[This section surprised me with a redefinition of unidentified flyign object.]</p>

<p>Alien Species, Alien Races, Distinctive Colors, Different Faces! (..)<br />
The Pilots and Crew of Extraterrestrial Vessels! {O.O}<br />
[Er, not much here.]</p>

<p>Flying Saucer Fiction!<br />
Fiction stranger than truth visits this thread!<br />
[Here neither.]</p>

<p>Landing Sites!<br />
UFOs, Aliens, Extraterrestrials, we got yer sites MAPPED! (Website<br />
links!)<br />
[But I did manage linkage here, yesss.]</p>

<p>{|}=&lt;&gt;=(SpecificNorthwest!)=&lt;&gt;={|}o=o=o==o=o=o See/Seen/Saw Websites that sum up your favorite parts of this beautiful region? See them/Post them: HERE!<br />
[This one was for showing off my favorite part of the world.]</p>

<p>[]/\\/[((Voices((Of((The((Pacific Northwest!))]/\\/[] Residents, Tourists and other related personages bring Local Flavor and their unique N.W. Style &amp; Point of Veiws to the forefront. Lives, Times, Places and People!<br />
[Meet the People Living Here, basically.]</p>

<p>o()()()()Northwest Perspectives!()()()()o For Pictures of this Wonderful Region! People, Places and Things!<br />
[Other nice factoids.]</p>

<p>Metaverse Central Command! The Business Offices of The Metaverse!<br />
  Where the Admin and Moderator staff hang out!<br />
[Where us staffers discussed Metaversal stuff.]</p>

<p>S.E.C.T.I.O.N.!: Sasquatch Education &amp; Conservation Team Information &amp; Office Network!<br />
Independantly Funded Organization of Like-Minded Researchers who work toward creating a better future for Mankind And it's Hairy Forest Cousins!<br />
[Me as the sole SECT member, liked it here just fine.]</p>

<p>(H)(Y)(*)The Astro-Avengers!(*)(Y)(H) (*)Astrology's Elite Force of Dedicated Peacemakers!<br />
[This part was neatoooo, it was created at a tiem of low interest and lower membership.]</p>

<p>D'Arcade de Metaverse!<br />
[Oh yeah, soemthing to do while on the site.]</p>

<p>Cobalt's Gamesites! Game links from all over the 'Net!<br />
[Video games, computer games.]</p>

<p>Bloodgeon's Picks! Cobalt browses the 'Net, finds a game, plays it, likes it...and..links it!! Play Your Head Off HERE!<br />
[Mostly games like Hangman, o sites like itsyourturn.com.]</p>

<p>|||||| Metaverse Times Advice Column! ||||||<br />
[On a whim , me and a few other folks brainstormed this one.]</p>

<p>Ask B.C.L.!: Metamoderator, Creator of the Known Metaverse! The Entity Formerly Known as the Clown Prince of Cryptozoology: \&quot;Manticore!\&quot; here to answer anything to the best of his knowledge!<br />
[lol. this one was me yelling at myself because I lockedmyself out of the site, lol. WIILLMMAAA! (Pound pound pound!!) Man what a goof.]</p>

<p>Dear Cobalt(ty)!: Years of Varied NewAge and Spiritual Teachings, At your Disposal, Ask away! Got Pastlife Bill Collectors at your Currentlife's Door? Need your Chakras re-Aligned? Maybe a new coat of color to touch up your Aura? Does your Birth-chart resemble a Seismograph? Let Cobalt attempt a Helping!<br />
[And noone ever, ever call me Cobalty again.]</p>

<p>Aluminus Kann Help!: Science Fiction Renegade, Time/Space Refugee and all around Hydraulic Rejectish Reprobate! Aluminus Kann and the lovely Shear Luna-C answering Human's/Terran's Questions! For an Out of this world perspective on your Inquiry submit it HERE!<br />
[Noone wanted to ask these 2 anything, lol.]</p>

<p>Ask the MetaCats!: Gobie &amp; Pixie's feline advice to Catlovers AND their Furry Masters! \&quot;MEOW!\&quot; \&quot;MEOW!\&quot;<br />
[OMG, these two's section really took off!! Cats and Humans alike flocked here to hang out.]</p>

<p>~~The Metaverse Chat Network, or MCN!<br />
[These posts contained direct links to an IRC Chat server called StarChats. I have/had up to 5 rooms there too. Trying to out-do MSN, think too big soemtimes.]</p>

<p>Metastrology Chatz! [Warning: May contain various options for chatting on Astrology and related topics.]<br />
[This one was in action for almost a week if I recall.]</p>

<p>Metaverse General-based Non-topical/Non-tropical FriendChatz!<br />
[Warning these are chats that dont seem to rely on any one topic, so if you need inspiration and/or direction to chat, you're better off elsewhere!]<br />
[This was just a goofaround room.]</p>

<p>Metaverse Cryptozoology Chatz sighted! [Warning: Even though you dont beleive in the existence of Bigfoot, Nessie, Mothman or a chatroom about Cryptozoology, all of above are still sought after! Please respect this or becoem extinct from these rooms, thank you.]<br />
[I actually made a Cryptozoology Chat room on MSN, twice, they both saw moderate numbers and actually were productive chats.]</p>

<p>Paraverse Metapsychology...oops...Metaverse Parapsychology Haunted and Mysterious Rooms of Chat! [Warning: While communication with the Dead might not be possible at this time, you never know who or what you'll find in these rooms and bending spoons is nice, but bend them back when you're done or you will be banned. ]<br />
[One dusty creaky moaning empty room, (sounds of winds blowing) a ghost town chatroom that never was...]</p>

<p>The Metaverse Media Satellitic Space Station of Media Chatz!<br />
[Warning: You can like what you like, and let others like what they like! Music, Movies, Book, TV, Sights, Sites! You can lead a horse to a Concert, but you cant make it stagedive.]<br />
[This was for my old pals at the Entertainment chats of MSN, but they just didnt catch the bait, hook line, sinker. Oh well.]</p>

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&quot;180&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;In but a few fatal lol final hours The Metaphorum will be no more, of TalkCity, To The TypeCastle. From Fireefly to the DoubleAA Team. Aqrn totally does get da huuuge kudos for burning the midnight oil last night hauling over da huuuge chunks I was almost resigned to leaving over there lol. Fun last chat, but Typical of TC lately we only saw one entrant. The whole server there is past it's heyday methinks, our exit is timely! Those who didn't get the news waited too long to make their interval visits and will pop in a month from now wondering where we went lol. Sigh of the times. I can probably find them somewhere eventually but for now if they don't drop in within the next coupla hours, they'll face Limbo. How close are things to the Final Countdown? :/
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;216&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>From a little popup insanity on the IRC tip: </p>

<p>The MetaPhorum!: ~Phacts~&amp;~Phantasies!~&nbsp;<br />
TheMetaPhorumAstrology <br />
Generally Speaking!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Going a LITTLE CRAZY here!!<br />
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From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12/31/2004 8:43 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;476.1&nbsp;Metaphorm: Welcome all those that just joined us, enjoy your chatting time here and let me know if I can be of help.<br />
Metaphorm is using VViLL's XtremePopUp IRC<br />
Metaphorm: Just as a reminder, please keep all language and behavior appropriate for people of all ages, including kids. Thanks!<br />
Metaphorm tosses ZAGREO in da river ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ &gt;&lt;((((&ordm;&gt; ZAGREO &lt;&ordm;))))&gt;&lt;<br />
Metaphorm has handed Aqrn a dozen yellow Roses! @-}--}--- @-}--}--- @-}--}--- @-}--}--- @-}--}--- @-}--}--- @-}--}--- @-}--}--- @-}--}--- @-}--}--- @-}--}--- @-}--}---<br />
Metaphorm: blows some kisses to himself &gt;&gt;------&gt; himself. &lt;------&lt;&lt;<br />
Metaphorm: o00o_(o-o)_o00o Look it's MIN0TAUR o00o_(o-o)_o00o<br />
Metaphorm: Hi people in my TV!!<br />
Metaphorm: I've had a great day and I'm giving out hugs!! Who needs one?!!<br />
Metaphorm: GOOD GOD!!! I have had a horrible day... someone give me a hug QUICK!!!<br />
Metaphorm: Welcome to the room! What did you bring us?<br />
Metaphorm: I need to get something to eat... I'll be right back.<br />
Metaphorm: I must step away from my keyboard for a moment... Please save the juicy stuff for when I return.<br />
Metaphorm: I'm back and ready for the juice... hehehe<br />
Metaphorm: I need to go take care of something... I'll be right back.<br />
Metaphorm: Somebody loves me! I've got mail!! BRB<br />
Metaphorm had better take a break before there's a puddle! BRB!!!<br />
Metaphorm is back and ready to get down to some serious intellectual conversation. Okay, so what were you guys gossiping about? I want dirt! I want details! I want names! Spill! Spill! Spill!<br />
Metaphorm: I have returned! Did I miss anything good??<br />
Metaphorm: BBL people... I need to get my beauty rest... it should take about two minutes...<br />
Metaphorm had better get some sleep soon or there could be permanent brain damage. In fact, there seems to be a bit of psychotic detatchment already.<br />
Metaphorm: I will miss you all. Think kind thoughts of me while I'm gone, and I will do the same. Bye for now!! :)<br />
Metaphorm: I need to go find a life... I'll be back later<br />
Metaphorm jumps into the jacuzzi<br />
Metaphorm: OMG I can't stop laughing!!!<br />
Metaphorm has a major case of the giggles!<br />
Metaphorm is coming down with a severe case of Chat Butt from laughing my a$$ off!<br />
Metaphorm: Anyone have an extra diaper?<br />
Metaphorm has been kicked out of the room for laughing too much<br />
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From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12/31/2004 8:49 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;476.2 in reply to 476.1&nbsp;Metaphorm: Ok... fess up! Who kicked me??<br />
Metaphorm: Dang my butt hurts!!<br />
Metaphorm is using VViLL's XtremePopUp IRC<br />
This room is empty<br />
Metaphorm: The kick was up... The kick was good!<br />
Metaphorm: Well, I'm all wet.<br />
Metaphorm: Anyone have a towel?<br />
Metaphorm: Sorry, some idiot called me on the phone... DONT THEY KNOW I'M ONLINE????<br />
Metaphorm: Huh? What? Did I miss something?? Wait... Let me scroll!<br />
Metaphorm: You're over there ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~&gt;<br />
Metaphorm: We're over here &lt;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />
Metaphorm: Got it?<br />
Metaphorm: Look at all the big beautiful people in this room!!<br />
Metaphorm: Any supermodels here?<br />
Metaphorm needs chocolate and I need it NOW!!!<br />
Metaphorm: mmmmmm... is that chocolate I see??<br />
Metaphorm: Bigger pickle. Better burger.<br />
Metaphorm: Please pass the pickle jar.<br />
Metaphorm: Just being here with you makes me soooooooo happy!!<br />
Metaphorm: I'm not addicted to chat... I'm addicted to all of you!<br />
Metaphorm: What? Do you think I'm funny??<br />
Metaphorm: Funny... like a clown even<br />
Metaphorm: Could I get a popsicle please?<br />
Metaphorm: I need a drink<br />
Metaphorm: silly butt<br />
Metaphorm wonders if you can die from lack of sex<br />
Metaphorm: &lt;~~~ Pop-up addict<br />
Metaphorm: Say cheese!!<br />
Metaphorm takes a picture <br />
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From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12/31/2004 8:53 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(3 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;476.3 in reply to 476.1&nbsp;Metaphorm: &lt;perk&gt;<br />
Metaphorm: Is someone making coffee here?<br />
Metaphorm: No comment<br />
Metaphorm: poop<br />
Metaphorm: da potty is that way =========&gt;<br />
Metaphorm: WHATEVER!!!<br />
Metaphorm rolls my eyes<br />
Metaphorm forgot how to type<br />
Metaphorm says Typos??? I don't see any typos! Do you see a typo? You must be hallucinating... checking my pockets... Nope, no typos here!<br />
Metaphorm: &lt;weg&gt;<br />
Metaphorm: Ever get the feeling that everyone else in the room is just flat out totally bonkers???<br />
Metaphorm: Hey! If I weren't so turned on by all this nonsense you guys are talkin, I would be really offended!<br />
Metaphorm: D'OH! hee hee hee {{{{gawrsh}}}}... you made me blush!<br />
Metaphorm: Oh hush now, people...you know my virgin ears can't take this kind of talk...<br />
Metaphorm: I'msorryIseemtohavemisplacedmyspacebar!<br />
Metaphorm: Oh there it is! I found it!!! <br />
Metaphorm: You want some cheese to go with your whine?<br />
Metaphorm groans, ha ha very funny<br />
Metaphorm: meanie!!<br />
Metaphorm: Why don't you just bite me!<br />
Metaphorm: Spank me<br />
Metaphorm nods in agreement<br />
Metaphorm &lt;~~~~NO<br />
Metaphorm &lt;~~~~YES<br />
Metaphorm: NEXT! </p>
 
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From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/1/2005 1:00 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;(4 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;476.4 in reply to 476.3&nbsp;<br />
OMG!!!<br />
IS HE INTO HIS MANIAC FASE???<br />
lol<br />
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From:&nbsp;RUFUSC &nbsp;1/1/2005 2:36 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;(5 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;476.5 in reply to 476.4&nbsp;<br />
ARE YOU A PSYCHOLOGIST OR WHAT?<br />
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE TO SAY THAT???<br />
YOU KNEW HIM CRAZY SO... WHAT ARE YOU SURPRISED AT???? lol<br />
Are you jealous because your damn cows are getting very interested in him???? Gods!<br />
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<p>From:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;1/1/2005 3:43 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;RUFUSC  unread&nbsp;(6 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;476.6 in reply to 476.5&nbsp;Aqrn: uhh, cows... interested in meta, in some way, i dare not go there <br />
Aqrn scratches her head <br />
Aqrn: hey, what you guys up to? <br />
Aqrn: what am i talking about, what am i up to?! <br />
Aqrn: obviously up to no good <br />
Aqrn: man, what a poser! or maybe copycat better describes this foolishness! <br />
Aqrn: foolishness, hahhaha! <br />
Aqrn rolls &lt;my&gt; eyes <br />
Aqrn: but then, there was this dude that sort of just walked around and kind of did nothing... <br />
Aqrn: what dude...? <br />
Aqrn: oh yeah, that one. that did nothing. <br />
Aqrn: you haven't done this is a while, have you? <br />
Aqrn: speak for yourself! and don't try to excuse your pathetic excuse for a chat to the self! <br />
Aqrn: dude, i wish there was something to eat here... i'm HUNGRY! <br />
Aqrn peers at the super huge jalepeno doritos' bag, sitting empty on the floor... <br />
Aqrn: yeah, that was as good a place to leave the bag as any. i'd seem pretty unhuman if i actually threw it in the garbage. <br />
Aqrn: sad thing is, you WILL throw it out <br />
Aqrn: yes mam, i'll do that right now. <br />
Aqrn: after all, no need to leave a mess after the new year has begun. <br />
Aqrn: supposed to be clean, clean up the act, act clean, something like that. &lt;shudderrsssssss&gt; <br />
Aqrn <br />
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From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1/1/2005 6:12 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Aqrn &nbsp;&nbsp;(7 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;476.7 in reply to 476.6&nbsp;Yes this is truly what it is like to sit in an empty chat and talk to yourself, LOL! But it is intelligent conversation at least.</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1/2/2005 2:48 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(8 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;476.8 in reply to 476.7&nbsp;Metaphorm is using VViLL's XtremePopUp IRC<br />
Metaphorm: If you don't sit still, I will get the butt glue and glue you to the chair!<br />
Metaphorm: Hey! Who slammed on the brakes??<br />
Metaphorm: Hello!! HELLO!! Anyone here??<br />
Metaphorm checks the room's pulse... Yup, it's worse than I feared. This room is definitely dead. Perhaps a little mouth to mouth? Nah!!!<br />
Metaphorm: Crickets<br />
Metaphorm: chirp chirp<br />
Metaphorm: Hello wall...How ya doing?<br />
Metaphorm: OK PEOPLE!! Entertain me!!<br />
Metaphorm &copy;( ~&iquest;~ )&copy; zzzZZzzzzZZZzz<br />
Metaphorm: Whoa!! Slow down!! I'm getting dizzzzzzzzy!!<br />
Metaphorm is busy lurking<br />
Metaphorm: I'm watching you!!<br />
Metaphorm resides in the gutter<br />
Metaphorm blows kisses to all the nice people in the room<br />
Metaphorm sends angels to watch over you... ^&iexcl;^ ~&iexcl;~ ^&iexcl;^ ~&iexcl;~ ^&iexcl;^ ~&iexcl;~ ^&iexcl;^ ~&iexcl;~ ^&iexcl;^ ~&iexcl;~ ^&iexcl;^ ~&iexcl;~ ^&iexcl;^ ~&iexcl;~ ^&iexcl;^<br />
Metaphorm moons the room (_|_)<br />
Metaphorm fills the room with bubbles &deg;oØ°o&deg;%ø°Øøo•&deg;.øø•°°ø..•&deg;Øø°'•øo..ø°å•.&deg;ø°o.•O'•,&deg;øØ••..&deg;&deg;o*•&deg;øØ.,&deg;•*'øØOø*&deg;•‰&deg;•-%•*•,ø°.O.•*øØo,..%•&deg;•*ø•*øØøo..&deg;Øoø° ø°Ø,*•&deg;&deg;Oøo•,.*..o.&deg;oØ°o&deg;%ø°Øøo•&deg;.øø•°°ø..•&deg;Øø°–•øo..ø°å•.&deg;ø°o.•O'•,&deg;øØø••..&deg;&deg;o',*•&deg;øØ.,&deg;•*'øØøOø*&deg;•‰&deg;•-o<br />
Metaphorm: Let's do the twist!<br />
Metaphorm dances my cute little bootie around the room (_|_)~(_/_)~(_|_)~(_\\_)~(_|_)~(_/_)~(_|_) takes a rest... and dances again (_|_)~(_\\_)~(_/_) Come on everybody... dance with me!!<br />
Metaphorm tries to dance... but trips over my two left feet <br />
Metaphorm: So do you like what you see?<br />
Metaphorm runs up the attic stairs<br />
Metaphorm is delerious! $*(% $ž ÆžŒ‚&copy; †&ordm;ƒ&cent;&yen;&sup2;&frac12;&reg; &cent;&frac34;&sup3; ø½ƒ¼³&frac34; ø²½ ƒ&frac34;&reg;œ †&yen;&copy; &cedil;&sup2;•&frac34;&cent;&frac14; &frac34;&cedil;•&reg; &frac12;&frac34;•&cedil;&yen; &reg;&cedil;&frac34;&sup2; &frac12;&frac14;&frac34; •&thorn;楸 &copy;&ordf;† &copy;&ordf;†&copy; ƒ&thorn;&frac14; &frac34;•ƒ &thorn;&cent;&frac34;&sup2; &thorn;Ž &curren;Þ·ÞŽ •&sup3; &cent;&frac12;&thorn;&sup3;ƒ&thorn; Þ³ƒ&frac34;&sup3; &sup2;•ƒ&frac12;&sup3;&thorn;&cent;•&thorn;&frac12;&sup3;ƒ&frac34;&copy;ƒœ&ordm; †&reg;ƒ &copy;<br />
Metaphorm runs around the room hopping up and down!<br />
Metaphorm twirls around in circles<br />
Metaphorm sits down in the middle of the floor<br />
Metaphorm: I'll just sit here and twiddle my thumbs.</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1/2/2005 2:56 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(9 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;476.9 in reply to 476.8&nbsp;This room is empty<br />
Metaphorm: hukt on fonix wurkd fer me... I learnt how to spoke wit 1-800-ABCDEFG<br />
Metaphorm: Wanna borrow my halo?? 0 :)<br />
Metaphorm jumps up and down waving!<br />
Metaphorm: I'm really easy to get along with once you people learn to worship me<br />
Metaphorm: I don't know where you pixies came from, but I sure do love your pixy stix!<br />
Metaphorm: Smile, it confuses people.<br />
Metaphorm: I don't know you people!<br />
Metaphorm: You did what for how many cookies?<br />
Metaphorm: Hmmmm... let me ponder that.<br />
Metaphorm is talking to God. He has nothing to say.<br />
Metaphorm: Okay, who put a stop payment on my reality check??<br />
Metaphorm: Here's a crayon []Crayola[]&gt; Now go play in the corner!<br />
Metaphorm: Who said that??<br />
Metaphorm: Sometimes I think I understand. Then I regain consciousness.<br />
Metaphorm throws the room a party!! ,  &deg; &lt;**&gt;' ‹ , - å &ordf; * ^ , . \\' , &deg; &ordm;ð \\' &deg; &ordf; , - \\' . * ^ .# å € › &ordf; [~]&gt; , - \\' . &deg; ^# , * ! [~]&gt; &cedil; ‹{((% ~^ *, &gt;~ › * # &sup1; , \\' &deg; &not;øº \\' &deg; &cedil; *# - , ^ . å  &lt;**&gt; ‹ , \\' . , \\' - &deg; &cedil; å ^ &ordf; &ordm; \\' , &cedil; Œ . \\' &cedil; -# ‹ * ^ * [~]&gt;' - &cedil; &lt;**&gt; .<br />
Metaphorm shoots fireworks for the room '~~~~~/#######&gt;``&acute;;:&raquo;•.`&acute;;:•`,›•&acute;&acute;;:.•```•`` &acute;~~~~~/#######&gt;``&acute;;:‹•.`&cedil;›&acute;&acute;;:&cedil;•`,›•&acute;&acute;;:.•`` &acute;~~~~~/#######&gt;``&acute;;:›•.&cedil;`‹&acute;&acute;;:•&cedil;`,›•&acute;&acute;;:.•`` &acute;~~~~~/######&gt;``&acute;;&cedil;:‹•.`›&acute;&acute;;:•`&cedil;,›•&acute;&acute;;:.•``<br />
Metaphorm throws balloons and confetti all over the room `•,``‹&ordm;`.›`&ordm;&acute;,•~~~O`&acute;;&deg;`.&deg;•›~~~O`›&deg;&acute;&sup1;•`•‹&deg;›`&acute;›&acute;&acute;&deg;&acute;•&deg;‹&cedil;•&acute;&deg;.;~~~~O`›&acute;&acute;•~~~O`‹`;&deg;,&acute;&deg;&acute;&raquo;~~~~O&cedil;&ordf;‹,;&ordm;›&acute;.&acute;&cedil;&ordf;&ordm;&acute;`&acute;&acute;•`›&deg;`&acute;&acute;‹&acute;&cedil;&ordf;›`&acute;~~~O›&acute;&acute;:&acute;,`&acute;•&deg;,~~~O•`&acute;&cedil;&acute;``&acute;&deg;&ordm;‹‹&acute;.<br />
Metaphorm passes out a slice of pizza &lt;%} and an ice cold pepsi [_] to everyone in the room<br />
Metaphorm: Something smells fishy here... &deg; &deg; &deg; &gt;}}}&deg;› &deg; &deg; &deg; ‹&deg;{{{&lt; &deg; &deg; &deg; &deg; &gt;}}}&deg;&lt;&gt;&deg;{{{&lt; &deg; &deg; &deg; &deg; &deg; &deg; &deg; ‹&deg;{{{&lt; &deg; &gt;}}}&deg;› &deg;<br />
Metaphorm: It's NOT soda! It's called POP!!<br />
Metaphorm: ~(,, ,,&deg;&gt; Here kitty kitty<br />
Metaphorm: You people are all GORILLAS!!<br />
Metaphorm is just pressing buttons here... I have no clue what I'm doing<br />
Metaphorm: Wanna kiss me? Do ya? Huh? Huh?<br />
Metaphorm: Kiss me you fool!!<br />
Metaphorm: Altoids anyone?<br />
Metaphorm: When I shake you get your moneys worth!<br />
Metaphorm: I'll show you my pop-up if you show me yours.<br />
Metaphorm: Hehehe...you're a cutie.<br />
Metaphorm: You're so sweet!! :)<br />
Metaphorm: Well hello to you, you STEAMING hot slice of pure 100% sexual perfection you... kissy kissy??? Muuah!!<br />
Metaphorm: sucky sucky 5 dollah<br />
Metaphorm opens up a kissing booth...Yoo Hoo! Who wants to be my first customer???<br />
Metaphorm: Could somebody please help me find my pants????<br />
Metaphorm has a poem for you, and it goes like this.... Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet and so are you dear, ~I luv you~ <br />
Metaphorm smiles and bats my sparkling eyes.<br />
Metaphorm: You're such an ~A~ Angel...My Angel!<br />
Metaphorm: Oh, I love how you move and the way your hair flows, but there is so much more I want you to know... I love how it feels when I look in your eyes cause your even more beautiful on the inside...<br />
Metaphorm: If I had a flower for everytime I thought of you, I could walk forever in my garden.<br />
Metaphorm: Love is like wildflowers. It's often found in the most unlikely places.<br />
Metaphorm: You Tolerate my trivia, Laugh at my lunacy, and Care when I cry... That's what I call TLC!<br />
Metaphorm: OH Baby!! You are too sweet to me... How has someone so sweet survived this long in such a screwed up world?!<br />
Metaphorm: Dont leave ~ Say you'll stay ~ Say you're sure ~ Say my heart was meant for you... <br />
Metaphorm: Are you happy to see me or is that a roll of lifesavers in your pocket? <br />
Metaphorm: Do I make you horny? Do I?<br />
Metaphorm: I was wondering if you could give me directions to your heart, because I got lost in your eyes.<br />
Metaphorm: You almost look perfect tonight, but there's something wrong with your lips... they're not touching mine.<br />
Metaphorm: You look almost good enough to eat baby, in fact... can I taste you?<br />
Metaphorm opens the toybox... Hmmmmm... What do we have here? Some baby oil, a whip, a feather, a candle, several vibrating thingies, a cat-o-nine tails, handcuffs, rope, various sizes of dildø§, chains, blindfolds, and some unknown thingies!! WOW!!!!<br />
Metaphorm wonders if you can make me beg!<br />
Metaphorm wonders if it is getting hot in here or if it is just me?<br />
Metaphorm: Let's do the sub-sonic tummy bump.<br />
Metaphorm: What did you say? You mean you and me will go to a private room and finish this hot sexy conversation over a candle light dinner? How romantic! LETS GO!<br />
Metaphorm tosses Myself, cause this damn romance stuff made me sick as hell! in da river ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ &gt;&lt;((((&ordm;&gt; Myself, cause this damn romance stuff made me sick as hell! &lt;&ordm;))))&gt;&lt;</p>
 
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From:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1/2/2005 3:06 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(10 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;476.10 in reply to 476.8&nbsp;Metaphorm: We can hear you just fine! Please lower your CAPS!!<br />
This room is empty<br />
Metaphorm: Please stay out of my whisper... I'm not interested!!<br />
Metaphorm: Looks like you're s#&iexcl;t outta luck then...<br />
Metaphorm &lt;o&gt;&iquest;&lt;o&gt; ,,!,<br />
Metaphorm: Chat or cyber sex? Say what you mean.<br />
Metaphorm: I know that you of all people did not go there!!<br />
Metaphorm: I didn't understand a thing you said... Could you please try to use more than two words at a time? I have to have a little more to go on.<br />
Metaphorm: I could come down to your level, but you have more practice being an idiot, so you'd win.<br />
Metaphorm: Wow did you think up that one all by yourself??? I am sure your third grade education came in really handy there...IDIOT!<br />
Metaphorm: How many times do I have to flush you before you go away?<br />
Metaphorm: You're ugly and your mother dresses you funny.<br />
Metaphorm: I can be nice to one person a day. Today's not your day. Tomorrow wont be either.<br />
Metaphorm: Leave me alone ~ unless you're giving me cash!!<br />
Metaphorm: I would slap you but poop splatters.<br />
Metaphorm: Has anyone told you yet that we don't give a sh*t?<br />
Metaphorm: Hey, weren't you the poster child for birth control?<br />
Metaphorm: Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.<br />
Metaphorm: No, I dont want cyber sex, nor do I want phone sex ~ Don't ask, don't beg, don't even bother, cause it ain't gonna happen.<br />
Metaphorm: Shut up you worthless pile of dog vomit.<br />
Metaphorm is tired of your crap, and your crap formally known as crap!<br />
Metaphorm has those pictures your ex took of you... If you don't behave I'll send them to your parents!<br />
Metaphorm: MEN*****MENtal Anxiety*****MENtal Breakdown*****MENstral Cramps*****MENopause*****Did you ever notice that all our problems begin with ((((((MEN)))))??<br />
Metaphorm: \\=/ One ta-kill-ya, \\=/ \\=/ Two ta-kill-ya, \\=/ \\=/ \\=/ Three ta-kill-ya, _____ Floor.<br />
Metaphorm: I doubt, therefore I might be.<br />
Metaphorm: Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things.<br />
Metaphorm: I don't suffer from insanity. I enjoy every minute of it.<br />
Metaphorm: If one synchronized swimmer drowns, do the rest have to drown too?<br />
Metaphorm: Thinking is knowledge. Knowledge is power. Power is dangerous. I am not allowed to play with dangerous things. Therefore, I do not think.<br />
Metaphorm: Age is a very high price to pay for maturity.<br />
Metaphorm: Where there's a will, I want to be in it.<br />
Metaphorm: Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday.<br />
Metaphorm: If all the world is a stage, where is the audience sitting?<br />
Metaphorm: If God dropped acid, would he see people? <br />
Metaphorm: Hard work has a future payoff. Laziness pays off now.<br />
Metaphorm: Men are from earth. Women are from earth. Deal with it. <br />
Metaphorm: Smile, it's the second best thing you can do with your lips.<br />
Metaphorm: One nice thing about egotists: They don't talk about other people.<br />
Metaphorm: Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.<br />
Metaphorm: Life is sexually transmitted.<br />
Metaphorm: If work is so terrific, how come they have to pay you to do it?<br />
Metaphorm: The older you get, the better you realize you were.<br />
Metaphorm: If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done?<br />
Metaphorm: Women like silent men, they think they're listening.<br />
Metaphorm: Never take life seriously. No one gets out alive anyway.<br />
Metaphorm: If you're born again, do you have two bellybuttons?<br />
Metaphorm: Do infants enjoy infancy as much as adults enjoy adultery?<br />
Metaphorm: It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.<br />
Metaphorm: If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of car payments.<br />
Metaphorm: If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything.<br />
Metaphorm: If you lend someone $20, and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.<br />
Metaphorm: One who gossips to you will gossip of you.<br />
Metaphorm: The word listen contains the same letters as the word silent.<br />
Metaphorm: Pain and suffering is inevitable but misery is optional.<br />
Metaphorm: Don't forget, life is 10% how you make it... and 90% how you take it. <br />
Metaphorm: If it was going to be easy to raise kids, it never would have started with something called LABOR!<br />
Metaphorm: If only I could get that wonderful feeling of accomplishment without having to accomplish anything.<br />
Metaphorm: I love you more today than yesterday: Yesterday you really got on my nerves.<br />
Metaphorm: Everytime I think about exercise, I lie down until the thought goes away.<br />
Metaphorm: Eat dessert first... After all, life is uncertain!<br />
Metaphorm: I know what it means to go home to a clean and tidy house... I've gone to the wrong house.<br />
Metaphorm: o00o_(o-o)_o00o Look it's The End of these Pop-Ups! o00o_(o-o)_o00o</p>

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From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/4/2005 3:00 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;(11 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;476.11 in reply to 476.10&nbsp;<br />
YEAH!!!!<br />
I DID LIKE THE EXPRESSION<br />
\&quot;DOG VOMIT\&quot;<br />
jajajajaajajj<br />
Oh, my Sasquatch Bro, you are getting more crazy this year and I like it too!!!<br />
LOL</p>

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From:&nbsp;ORFEO &nbsp;1/5/2005 1:39 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Metaphorm &nbsp;&nbsp;(12 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;476.12 in reply to 476.10&nbsp;<br />
IS THAT THE EFFECT THAT CAUSES&nbsp; BELONG TO THE METAPHORUM?????<br />
IM TERRIBLY SCARED!<br />
lol</p>

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From:&nbsp;ZAGREO_RUFUS &nbsp;1/5/2005 1:46 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ORFEO  unread&nbsp;(13 of 13)&nbsp;&nbsp;476.13 in reply to 476.12&nbsp;<br />
THEN, GO AWAY!</p>
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<p>A_Misc Thoughts<br />
B_Location this one's kinda a duplicate<br />
A_Age<br />
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&quot;190&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>AgraJag is a bat too? I was talking about Bruce Wayne lol jk haaa. Yeah Dad has a collection of the books, and I research things on the internet as well hyuk. </p>

<p>What is the secret to flying?</p>

<p>What did Arthur Dent say to destroy an entire planet or galaxy? </p>

<p>Drinking the Pangalactic Gargleblaster was like being hit in the ____ with a _____ wrapped inside of a _____. </p>

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<p>The _______ named ______ was almost always _________ but highly __________.</p>
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&quot;217&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Alrighty, The Metaphorum is a done deal, a cooked turkey. I wanna formally, maybe again, welcome people to here. It's a work in progress but I can bet we'll kick The Metaphorum's bottom header in sheer form and function. Man though, it feels kinda weird thinking that that place of about 4 - 5 years of ....Everything is gone now. We had one great chat last night many missed out on, but I go the transcript, and man does Aqrn got potty mouth lol jk. Anyone got any funny or fond memories of The Metaphorum? SO cliche but I thought I'd ask anyways. And<br />
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time waits for no 'phorm, so I gotta strap some socks on and head ta work, look up to the stars and smile.
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&quot;217&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>Most of what was there is here now. =(</p>

<p>It's not entirely a new beginning, but this one is completely customizable and (better) it's permanent and free. Now that we have all that we need to work with, I can pretty up some of those posts and whatnot. We'll have it all here for ya for years and years to come.</p>

<p>btw, some of those posts you pulled over were truncated on the TalkC end, so when you copied it you didn't get the whole msg. I've added the entire msg to the end of those threads, so I can fix em up later.  :-)</p>&quot;
&quot;174&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>Geez I just feel bad. I've been out-intelligentized by all you guys.  :'-( </p>

<p>Stupid-Stupid-Stupid-Stupid! lol</p>&quot;
&quot;190&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>Oh I know the Answer and Deep Thought, I was just coming out a fuddle about post numbers and thread numbers. I don't know about the bat.</p>

<p>And it's a towel!! Always remember to bring your towel. *Nods, a job well done Aqrn...*</p>&quot;
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&quot;192&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;How's that look?&quot;
&quot;180&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;She's done and gone. A job well buried.&quot;
&quot;164&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<p>ROFL</p>

<p>I was sort of hoping my take on it was wrong, but wow. lol</p>&quot;
&quot;164&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>Whistles,</p>

<p>Yep, that'll be one I'm not gonna use.</p>

<p>I'd look nightmarish in a gstring lol.</p>
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&quot;217&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>ƒç†ing truncates...</p>

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&quot;152&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>Transformers (film)<br />
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Transformers is a 2007 film based on the Transformers franchise. It describes Two factions of an alien race landing on Earth to recover the Allspark - with different intentions on how they plan to use it.<br />
Directed by Michael Bay. Written by Roberto Orci (screenplay) and Alex Kurtzman (screenplay).<br />
Their war. Our world. (taglines)</p>
 
<p>Contents<br />
1 Sam Witwicky<br />
2 Secretary of Defense Keller<br />
3 Capt. William Lennox<br />
4 Sgt. Robert Epps<br />
5 Optimus Prime<br />
6 Megatron<br />
7 Mikaela Banes<br />
8 Frenzy<br />
9 Glen Whitmann<br />
10 Jazz<br />
11 Judy Witwicky<br />
12 Bobby Bolivia<br />
13 Other<br />
14 Dialogue</p>
 
<p>[edit] Sam Witwicky<br />
It's a robot. You know, like a... ummm... like a...like a super advanced robot. It's probably Japanese. [pause] It's definitely Japanese.</p>

<p>[Negotiating with his teacher for a better grade] Sir, look outside. Do you see that man sitting in the green car? That's my dad. Let me tell you a story about a dream, a boy's dream: a man promised to buy his son a car if he brought home three A's and two thousand dollars. I already have the two thousand and two A's. [Holds his hands up in a circle] Here's the dream. Your B minus? [Mimes the circle exploding] Poof! Dream gone. Now ask yourself\&quot;what would Jesus do?<br />
This isn't hiding! This is my backyard, not a truck stop! [to the Autobots, who were in vehicle mode in his yard]<br />
[to Frenzy] Not so tough without a head, are ya? [kicks Frenzy's head]<br />
[To Sector 7 agents subduing Bumblebee] STOP! He's not going to hurt you!<br />
[Bumblebee drives off to signal the Autobots] Hey, that's my car!<br />
[checking out his car for the first time] Feels good.<br />
[to Bumblebee] You're my guardian?<br />
[To an injured Bumblebee] I'm not going to leave you!<br />
[talking into phone] My name is Sam Witwicky. Whoever finds this, my car is alive, okay. [Holds up phone briefly to show Bumblebee] You see all that? These are my last words. I just want to say that Mom, Dad, I love you and if you find Busty Beauties under my bed, it wasn't mine, I'm holding it for Miles. No, no, wait that's\&quot;Okay, that's not true. It's mine; Uncle Charles gave it to me. I'm sorry. Mojo, I love you.<br />
[speaking to Optimus Prime through his bedroom window] Okay, listen. You've got to listen to me. If my parents come out here and see you, they're gonna freak out; my mother's got a temper.<br />
[to Mikaela] You have to get in the car. Trust me!<br />
[seeing his car transform for the first time] Oh my God...<br />
[after seeing Barricade transform in front of him] Oh God, NO!<br />
Oh shit, oh shit, OH SHIT!!! [When being chased by Barricade]<br />
See, now you pissed him off. That car is sensitive. $4,000 just drove away. [When Mikaela calls Bumblebee a piece of junk]<br />
[to Mikaela] So listen I was wondering if I could ride you home\&quot;I mean uh, give you a ride home... in my car, to your house.<br />
This is kind of thing romantic friends pull, and I would never think of doing this, because I'm not that kind of friend. Well, I could be. [When Bumblebee suddenly swerves offroad while Sam is driving Mikaela home]<br />
It's custom-faded??<br />
I don't mind females working on my engine. I prefer it actually.<br />
No, it's a good book, your friends'll love it. It's got mazes in it, you know, little coloring areas, sections, pop-up pictures... it's a lot of fun.<br />
No sacrifice, no victory. (The Witwicky family motto)<br />
50 years from now, when you look back at your life, don't you want to say you had the guts to get in the car?<br />
[To Mikaela ] It's weird; I just wouldn't peg you for mechanical.<br />
Satan's Camaro is in my yard! It's stalking me!!<br />
[To Mikaela, wondering if Sam thinks she is \&quot;shallow\&quot; ] I think there's more than meets the eye with you. [she gets out he mumbles to himself] more than meets the eye with you that's a stupid line.</p>

<p>[edit] Secretary of Defense Keller<br />
Good luck... to us all.<br />
We're facing war against a technological civilization far superior to our own. Our enemy can take any shape. They could be anywhere!<br />
Are we talking about... invasion?<br />
[Upon seeing the frozen body of Megatron] Dear God... what is this?!<br />
[to Maggie] If you don't get a handle on that brain-mouth thing, you're off the team.</p>

<p>[edit] Capt. William Lennox<br />
[Blackout arrives while they are battling Devastator] We're so dead.<br />
[After Scorponok's tail tries to attack Lennox and crew] This thing is wicked!<br />
Bring the rain!<br />
[After Bumblebee has destroyed Devastator] That tank is definitely dead now.</p>

<p>[edit] Sgt. Robert Epps<br />
Whoa!<br />
[to Scorponok] BRING IT!!!<br />
Spooky-Three-Two, use 105 shells. Bring the rain!<br />
I ain't never seen this in my life! Need gunships on station ASAP!<br />
I don't know, man... oh man, if you've seen this shit...<br />
Lennox, the heat's comin'!<br />
F-22 Pilots would never fly below buldings. That's alien! That ain't friendly!</p>

<p>[edit] Optimus Prime<br />
[Opening line] Before time began, there was... the Cube. We know not where it comes from, only that it holds the power to create worlds and fill them with life. That is how our race was born. For a time we had lived in harmony, but like all great powers, some wanted it for good... others, evil. And so, began the war. A war that ravaged our planet until it was consumed by death. And the Cube was lost to the far reaches of space. We scattered across the galaxy, hoping to find it and rebuild our home. Searching every star, every world. And just when all hope seemed lost, message of a new discovery took us to an unknown planet called... Earth. But we were already too late.<br />
Freedom is the right of all sentient beings.<br />
It's you and me, Megatron.<br />
[to Megatron] At the end of this day, one shall stand... one shall fall.<br />
[Steps on Ron Witwicky's back yard decoration] OOPS!! (to Sam) Sorry, my bad.<br />
[Gazes at Jazz's corpse] We lost a great comrade, but gained many more. [referring to the humans] Thank you, all of you. You honor us with your courage.<br />
We learned Earth's languages through the World Wide Web.<br />
[to S7 personnel] Taking the children was a bad move. Autobots, relieve them of their weapons!<br />
Autobots, roll out!<br />
[Looking at Megatron's destroyed body] You left me no choice, brother.<br />
[Bumblebee pops an oil filter at Simmons, then leaks lubricant over the S7 personnel] Bumblebee, stop lubricating on the man.<br />
[Closing line] With the Allspark gone, we cannot return life to our planet. And fate has yielded its reward: a new world to call home. We live among its people now, hiding in plain sight, but watching over them in secret, waiting... protecting. I have witnessed their capacity for courage, and though we are worlds apart, like us, there's more to them than meets the eye. I am Optimus Prime, and I send this message to any surviving Autobots taking refuge among the stars: We are here. We are waiting.</p>

<p>[edit] Megatron<br />
You fail me yet again, Starscream. GET THEM!!<br />
[Lying on ground - some humans are near him] Disgusting. [Flicks one of them away and it hits a nearby car]<br />
[Coming on line] I am... Megatron!<br />
Decepticons, attack!<br />
No, it's just me, Prime!<br />
[Taunting Sam] I can smell you, boy!!<br />
No, I want [tears Jazz in half] two!!<br />
Is it fear or courage that compels you, fleshling?<br />
[To Sam] Give me the Allspark, and you may live to be my pet.<br />
Give me the Cube, boy!<br />
[To Optimus about saving the humans] You still fight for the weak! That's why you lose!</p>

<p>[edit] Mikaela Banes<br />
[To Bumblebee] I'll drive, you shoot!<br />
You know what I don't understand? Why, if he's supposed to be some super advanced robot, does he transform back into this piece of crap Camaro?<br />
You've got a high rise and a double pump carburetor. That's pretty impressive, Sam.<br />
You don't know how much I'm not your little bunny. [Dumping her jock ex-boyfriend Trent]<br />
I have a record because I wouldn't turn my dad in. When did you have to sacrifice anything in your perfect little life?!<br />
[To Sam, as they embrace] Sam, no matter what happens... I'm really glad I got in that car with you.</p>

<p>[edit] Frenzy<br />
[Referring to the Secret Service agents] Stupid insects tried to shoot me! [gives them the highway salute]<br />
Witwicky man\&quot;he has seen our language.<br />
We must find \&quot;Ladiesman217\&quot;.<br />
Allspark located!<br />
[while sabotaging Megatron's cryo-stasis] Yes-yes-yes-yes. Megatron-Megatron-Megatron!<br />
[tampering with Megatron's cryo-stasis] Megatron melting!<br />
[Cuts his head in half with one of his blades] Oh shit.</p>

<p>[edit] Glen Whitmann<br />
That killer robot is really distracting!<br />
So I downloaded a couple thousand songs off the Internet! Who hasn't?!<br />
[To FBI agent during interrogation] Hey man, I'm still a virgin!<br />
[while he and Maggie are being arrested by the FBI] My grandma don't want anyone on her floors, especially police!</p>

<p>[edit] Jazz<br />
What's crackin', little bitches?<br />
This looks like a cool place to kick it. [jumps onto a car behind him as if jumping into a chair]<br />
[before attacking Devastator] Come on, Decepticon punk!<br />
[last words] You want a piece of me?! You want a piece?</p>

<p>[edit] Judy Witwicky<br />
Were you masturbating?<br />
Get your hands off my bush!!<br />
[To her husband, after watching their son get into his first car and drive away in a storm of black smoke.] Wow. You are so cheap.<br />
We don't have to use that word if it makes you uncomfortable. We can call it Sam's Happy Time!<br />
[when the Witwickys and Mikaela are under arrest by S7] If you hurt my dog, I'll kick your ass!</p>

<p>[edit] Bobby Bolivia<br />
[after Bumblebee has made a loud noise and blown out every car window on the used car lot] Four thousand!<br />
Hey, Mammy! [his mother flips him off] Oh, don't be like that! If I had a rock, I'd bust your head, bitch!<br />
Drivers don't pick the cars. Mmm-mm. The cars pick the drivers. It's a mystical bond between man and machine.<br />
Well, sometimes the car picks a driver with a cheap-ass father.<br />
Bobby Bolivia, just like the country, 'cept without the runs.</p>

<p>[edit] Other<br />
USMC Colonel Sharp: MH-53 pilot, power down now! [Armed soldiers quickly surround the helicopter (Blackout)] Have your crew step out, or we will kill you! [Blackout transforms and attacks] My God...!<br />
Agent Simmons: She's a criminal. And criminals are hot!<br />
Maggie Madsen: You need to move past Fourier transfers, and start thinking quantum mechanics.<br />
Little Girl: [to Ironhide] Excuse me, are you the tooth fairy?<br />
Ratchet: [scanning Sam's body] The boy's pheromone levels suggest he wants to mate with the female.<br />
Starscream: I live to serve you, Lord Megatron!<br />
Glen's Cousin: [being chased by police officers] I'm just the cousin, I'M JUST THE COUSIN!!!<br />
Fat Guy With Camera: [when Ratchet's protoform hits the ground] This is easily a hundred times cooler than Armageddon, I swear to God!!<br />
Kid In Car: [watching Bonecrusher and Optimus Prime fight] Cool, Mom!!</p>

<p>[edit] Dialogue<br />
Ron Witwicky: I've got a little surprise for you, son. [drives towards a Porsche dealer]<br />
Sam Witwicky: No, no, no, NO!! Dad! Oh, you've got to be kidding me!<br />
Ron Witwicky: Yeah, I am. [drives past Porsche dealer] You're not getting a Porsche!<br />
Sam Witwicky: [offended look] You think that's funny?<br />
Ron Witwicky: Yeah, I think it's funny.<br />
Sam Witwicky: What's wrong with you?!<br />
Ron Witwicky: What, did you really think I'd get you a Porsche? For your first car?<br />
Sam Witwicky: I don't wanna talk to you for the rest of the day. [Ron chuckles]</p>

<p>[Captain Lennox is trying to call the Pentagon while his men fight Scorponok]<br />
Captain Lennox: I need a credit card! Epps, where's your wallet?<br />
USAF Tech Sgt. Epps: Pocket!<br />
Captain Lennox: Which pocket?<br />
USAF Tech Sgt. Epps: MY BACK POCKET!!<br />
Captain Lennox: You've got ten back pockets!!<br />
USAF Tech Sgt. Epps: LEFT CHEEK! LEFT CHEEK!! LEFT CHEEK!!!<br />
[Captain Lennox is using Epps' credit card to call the Pentagon while his men fight Scorponok]<br />
Captain Lennox: Okay, it's a Visa.<br />
International Operator: Also, sir, have you heard about our Premium Plus full service call package\&quot;<br />
Capt Lennox: NO, I DON'T WANT A PREMIUM PACKAGE!!!</p>

<p>Sam Witwicky: No, no, no, no, no...<br />
Mikaela: What?!<br />
Sam Witwicky: [recognizing Barricade] Same cop...<br />
[Barricade and Bonecrusher chase the Autobots down a highway]<br />
Sam Witwicky: Block him, block him, block him!<br />
[Bonecrusher and Optimus Prime both transform on the highway]<br />
Mikaela: Oh my God...!<br />
[Bonecrusher smashes through a bus]</p>

<p>Barricade: Are you username \&quot;LadiesMan217\&quot;?<br />
Sam Witwicky: I-I don't know what you're talking about!<br />
Barricade: ARE YOU USERNAME \&quot;LADIESMAN217\&quot;?!<br />
Sam Witwicky: Yeah...?<br />
Barricade: Where is the eBay Item 21153?!<br />
Sam Witwicky: Wha\&quot;?<br />
Barricade: WHERE ARE THE GLASSES?!</p>

<p>[Sam and Mikaela are being transported in the same helicopter as Maggie and Glen]<br />
Sam Witwicky: So...<br />
Maggie Madsen: What do they have you for?<br />
Sam Witwicky: I bought a car. Turned out to be an alien robot.<br />
Glen: [is stunned] Wow...!<br />
Sam: Who knew?</p>

<p>[Agent Simmons is interrogating Sam and Mikaela in a car]<br />
Agent Simmons: Hey, You see this? [shows them his badge] This is a \&quot;do whatever I want and get away with it\&quot; badge. I'm gonna lock you up forever.<br />
Mikaela Banes: Oh God... you know what? Don't listen to him. He's just pissy because he's gotta get back to guarding the Mall.<br />
Agent Simmons: You, in the training bra\&quot;do not test me, especially with your father's parole coming up.<br />
Sam Witwicky: What? Parole?!<br />
Mikaela Banes: It's nothing.<br />
Agent Simmons: A grand theft auto\&quot;that ain't nothing?<br />
Mikaela Banes: You know those cars my dad used to teach me to fix? Well, they weren't always his.<br />
Sam Witwicky: You stole cars?!<br />
Mikaela Banes: Well, we couldn't always afford a babysitter, so he'd sometimes had to bring me along.<br />
Agent Simmons: She's got her own juvy record to prove it! She's a criminal. And criminals are hot! Now it'd be a real shame if he to rot in jail for the rest of his natural life. It is time to talk!<br />
[The car crashes into an unknown object and is suddenly lifted from the ground, then falls back down as the roof is ripped off]<br />
Sam Witwicky: You a-holes are in trouble now. Gentlemen, I want to introduce you to my friend, Optimus Prime.<br />
Optimus Prime: Taking the children was a bad move. Autobots, relieve them of their weapons!<br />
Agent Simmons: Whoa, whoa, whoa!<br />
Ironhide: [brandishing his cannons] Freeze!!<br />
Jazz: Give me those! [uses his magnetic hands to disarm the agents]<br />
Agent Simmons: [to Prime] Hi there.<br />
Optimus Prime: You don't seem afraid. Are you not surprised to see us?<br />
Agent Simmons: Look, there are\&quot;S7 protocols, okay? I'm not authorized to communicate with you... except to tell you that I cannot communicate with\&quot;you.<br />
Optimus Prime: Get out of the car.<br />
Agent Simmons: Did you mean me?<br />
Optimus Prime: NOW!!!<br />
Agent Simmons: Okay.</p>

<p>[Glen has just eaten a whole plateful of donuts]<br />
Glen Whitmann: Ok, Maggie, look. Let me break it down to you how it's going to happen. They're going to come through that door, be good-cop, bad-cop. Don't fall for that, all right? That's why I ate their food. See, they put the plate of donuts out here to test your guilt. If you don't touch it, you're guilty. I ate the whole plate -- the whole plate, okay? So me and you, they walk through that door, you don't say nothing.<br />
[door opens and agents come in. and surround them; as soon an agent drops a folder of papers on the folder, Glen jumps up and points to Maggie]<br />
Glen Whitmann: SHE DID IT!!! She did it, she's the one you want!</p>

<p>USAF Comm Officer: Sir, we're tracking a special ops team under fire in Qatar. They say they're survivors of the base attack.<br />
Keller: Survivors??<br />
USAF Tech Sgt. Epps: I ain't never seen this in my life! Need gunships on station ASAP!<br />
USAF UAV Controller: Predator's coming up in a minute.<br />
USAF Brig Gen.: We're linking the call to the nearest AWACS.<br />
USAF Tech Sgt. Epps: I don't know, man... oh man, if you've seen this shit...<br />
USAF UAV Controller: Predator, ETA, two minutes.<br />
Keller: [seeing UAV footage of Scorponok] What is that?<br />
USAF General: We need air support, and we need it now. Roll in Strike Package Bravo on the unknown target. I authenticate Tango Whiskey at time 0300 Zulu.<br />
USAF AWACS: Attention all aircraft, this will be a danger close fire mission.<br />
AWACS Senior Controller: Weapons, I just got a call from Falcon Ops, who's closer to Killbox One Alpha?<br />
AWACS Controller 1: Send the Hogs, sir.<br />
AWACS Senior Controller: Alright, send the Hogs over to Killbox One Alpha, it's a danger close--<br />
AWACS Controller 1: [to AWACS Controller 2] Send the Hogs over to Killbox One Alpha, three hundred feet, danger close, friendlies in the area.<br />
USAF Tech Sgt. Epps: Seven-man team north of orange smoke.<br />
AWACS Controller 2: Proceed Killbox One Alpha, engage hostile.<br />
USAF Tech Sgt. Epps: Attack direction west, you're cleared hot.<br />
AWACS Controller 1: Strike, tell me the status of\&quot;<br />
AWACS Controller 2: Warthog-One, Darkstar, status.<br />
USAF Tech Sgt. Epps: Lennox, the heat's comin'!<br />
Captain Lennox: Laze the target! We've got a beam-rider incoming, laze target! [sees the incoming A-10s] The heat's coming!<br />
USAF Tech Sgt. Epps: [to Scorponok] What?! BRING IT!!!<br />
A-10 Pilot: Receiving radar jamming in the vicinity of target.<br />
Captain Lennox: [sees Scorponok still moving after being strafed by the two A-10s] No frickin' way, that thing's still not down?!<br />
USAF Tech Sgt. Epps: Spooky-Three-Two, use 105 shells. Bring the rain!<br />
AC-130 Pilot: Be advised, ground team is requesting 105 sabot rounds.<br />
[Scorponok retreats following the gunship attack]<br />
Keller: Did we lose 'em?<br />
USAF Comm Officer: Warthog-One, confirm visual on friendlies.</p>

<p>Keller: [to Maggie] You're coming with me; you're going to be my advisor.<br />
Glen: Me too?<br />
Keller: Who's this?<br />
Maggie Madsen: He's my advisor.<br />
Keller: He comes too.</p>

<p>Optimus Prime: Are you Samuel James Witwicky, descendant of Archibald Witwicky?<br />
Mikaela: They know your name!<br />
Sam Witwicky: Y-Yeah.<br />
Optimus Prime: My name is Optimus Prime. We are Autonomous Robotic Organisms from the planet Cybertron.<br />
Ratchet: But you can call us \&quot;Autobots\&quot; for short.<br />
Sam Witwicky: Autobots...<br />
Jazz: What's crackin', little bitches?<br />
Optimus Prime: My first lieutenant. Designation: Jazz.<br />
Jazz: This looks like a cool place to kick it. [Jumps onto a car behind him as if it were a chair]<br />
Sam Witwicky: What is\&quot;how did he learn to talk like that?<br />
Optimus Prime: We've learned Earth's languages through the World Wide Web. [Points to Ironhide] My weapons specialist, Ironhide.<br />
Ironhide: [Brandishing his weapons] You feelin' lucky, punk?<br />
Optimus Prime: Easy, Ironhide.<br />
Ironhide: Just kidding, I just wanted to show him my cannons.<br />
Optimus Prime: Our medical officer, Ratchet.<br />
Ratchet: [Sniffing] The boy's pheromone levels suggest he wants to mate with the female.<br />
[Mikaela scratches her head in embarrassment - Sam whistles]<br />
Optimus Prime: You already know your guardian, Bumblebee.<br />
Sam Witwicky: Bumblebee, right? You're my guardian, huh? [Bumblebee nods]<br />
Ratchet: His vocal processors were damaged in battle; I'm still working on them.<br />
Mikaela: Why are you here?<br />
Optimus Prime: We are here looking for the Allspark, and we must find it before Megatron.<br />
Sam Witwicky: Mega-what?<br />
[Optimus Prime produces a hologram of Cybertron for Sam and Mikaela to see]<br />
Optimus Prime: Our planet was once a powerful empire, peaceful and just, until we were betrayed by Megatron, leader of the Decepticons. All who defied them were destroyed. Our war finally consumed the planet, and the Allspark was lost to the stars. Megatron followed it to Earth, where Captain Witwicky found him.<br />
Sam Witwicky: My grandfather...?<br />
Optimus Prime: [produces another hologram of the Artic circle] It was an accident that intertwined our fates. Megatron crashlanded before he could retrieve the Cube. He accidentally activated his navigational system. The coordinates to the Cube's location on Earth were imprinted on his glasses.<br />
Sam Witwicky: How did you know about his glasses?<br />
Optimus Prime: eBay.<br />
Sam Witwicky: eBay...<br />
Ratchet: If the Decepticons find the Allspark, they'll use its power to transform Earth's machines, and build a new army.<br />
Optimus Prime: And the human race will be extinguished. Sam Witwicky, you hold the key to Earth's survival.<br />
Mikaela: [to Sam] Please tell me you have those glasses.</p>

<p>Jazz: You want a piece of me?! You want a piece?!<br />
Megatron: No, I want [Rips Jazz in half] two!!</p>

<p>[The Autobots discuss their next move atop a building]<br />
Optimus Prime: [holding Archibald's glasses] Please... let this work.<br />
Jazz: Fire it up, Optimus.<br />
Optimus Prime: [Creates a hologram of the Earth from the glasses] The code... the code on these glasses indicates the Allspark is 230 miles from here.<br />
Ratchet: I sense the Decepticons are getting ready to mobilize.<br />
Ironhide: They must know it's here as well...<br />
Jazz: What about Bumblebee? We can't just leave him to die! [Bumblebee is tortured by the Sector 7 agents] Or become some human experiment!<br />
Optimus Prime: He'll die in vain if we don't accomplish our mission. Bumblebee is a brave soldier; this is what he would want.<br />
Ironhide: Why are we fighting to save the humans? They're a primitive and violent race.<br />
Optimus Prime: Were we so different? They are a young species; they have much to learn... but I've seen goodness in them. [Sector 7 vehicles pull up, Sam and Mikaela disembark] Freedom is the right of all sentient beings... you all know there is only one way to end this war. We must destroy the Cube. If all else fails, [opens his chest compartment] I will unite it with the spark in my chest.<br />
Ratchet: That's suicide! The Cube is raw power, it could destroy you both!<br />
Optimus Prime: A necessary sacrifice to bring peace to this planet. We cannot let the humans pay for our mistakes. It's been an honor serving with you all. Autobots, roll out!<br />
Jazz: We roll!</p>

<p>Starscream: I live to serve you, Lord Megatron\&quot;<br />
Megatron: Where is the Cube?<br />
Starscream: The humans have taken it!<br />
Megatron: [growls] You fail me yet again, Starscream. GET THEM!!</p>

<p>[Mojo, Sam's dog, has just peed on Ironhide's foot]<br />
Ironhide: You have a rodent infestation. Shall I terminate it?<br />
Sam Witwicky: No! No! This is a chihuahua. We all love chihuahuas.<br />
Ironhide: He's leaked lubricant all over my foot.<br />
Sam Witwicky: He.. you mean he peed on you? [To Mojo] Bad Mojo! Bad!<br />
Ironhide: Bad Mojo! Hugghh... This is gonna rust...</p>

<p>[Sam and Mikaela's search for the glasses are continually interrupted by Sam's parents]<br />
Ironhide: [brandishing his arm-cannons] The parents are very irritating. Can I take 'em out?<br />
Optimus Prime: Ironhide, you know we don't harm humans! What is with you?!<br />
Ironhide: Well, I'm just saying we could... it's an option.</p>

<p>Megatron: [to Sam] Give me the Allspark, and you may live to be my pet.<br />
Sam Witwicky: I'M NEVER GIVING YOU THIS ALLSPARK!!<br />
Megatron: Oh, so unwise.</p>

<p>[The humans and Autobots are fleeing Hoover Dam; the Allspark is in Bumblebee's back seat]<br />
Sam Witwicky: Cube's okay?<br />
Mikaela: Yeah, fine.<br />
Sam Witwicky: Put the seatbelt on.</p>

<p>[Sam and Mikaela are sitting in the car. Bumblebee is driving]<br />
Mikaela: This car's a pretty good driver.<br />
Sam: Why don't you go sit in that seat there? [motions to the driver's seat]<br />
Mikaela: I'm not gonna sit in that seat, he's driving.<br />
Sam: Yeah... right... maybe you should sit on my lap.<br />
Mikaela: Why?<br />
Sam: Well-I-I have the only seatbelt here. You know, safety first.<br />
Mikaela: Yeah, alright.<br />
[Mikaela climbs onto Sam's lap]<br />
Mikaela: You know, that seatbelt thing was a pretty smooth move.<br />
Sam: Thank you.</p>

<p>[Frenzy has infiltrated S7's bunker where the Allspark is located - all are speaking in Cybertronian]<br />
Frenzy: Allspark located.<br />
Starscream: This is Starscream. All Decepticons, mobilize.<br />
Barricade: Barricade en-route.<br />
Devastator: Devastator reporting.<br />
Bonecrusher: Bonecrusher rolling.<br />
Blackout: Blackout incoming. All hail Megatron!</p>

<p>[Ratchet just hit a powerline and collapsed]<br />
Ratchet: Whoa, that was tingly! You gotta try that.<br />
Ironhide: [sarcastically] Yeah, that looks like fun.</p>

<p>Agent Simmons: Nokias are real nasty. You gotta respect the Japanese; they know the way of the Samurai.<br />
Maggie Madsen: Nokia's from Finland.<br />
Keller: Yes, but he's, uh... [quietly] you know, strange.</p>

<p>Optimus Prime: [Drives into battle and transforms] Megatron!<br />
Megatron: [Tosses Jazz's dismembered corpse aside] PRIME!!<br />
Optimus Prime: It's you and me, Megatron.<br />
Megatron: No, it's just me, Prime.<br />
Optimus Prime: At the end of this day, one shall stand, one shall fall!<br />
Megatron: You still fight for the weak, that is why you lose!<br />
Megatron: Humans don't deserve to live!<br />
Optimus Prime: They deserve to choose for themselves!<br />
Megatron: Then you shall die with them!! [throws Prime a distance away; he joins his arms together, forming his fusion cannon] JOIN THEM IN EXTINCTION!!!</p>

<p>Agent Simmons: Ronald Wikity?<br />
Ron Witwicky: It's \&quot;Witwicky\&quot;. Who are you?<br />
Agent Simmons: [shows badge] We're the government. Sector 7.<br />
Ron Witwicky: Never heard of it.<br />
Agent Simmons: Never will. Your son is the descendant of Archibald Wikity, is he not?<br />
Ron Witwicky: It's \&quot;Witwicky\&quot;!<br />
Agent Simmons: [Steps through the door] May we enter the premises, sir?<br />
Judy Witwicky: Ron, there's guys all over the front yard!<br />
Ron Witwicky: What the heck is going on here?!<br />
Agent Simmons: Your son filed a stolen car report last night. We think he may be involved in a National Security matter.</p>

<p>Bumblebee: Permission to speak, sir?<br />
Optimus Prime: Permission granted, old friend.<br />
Sam Witwicky: You speak now?<br />
Bumblebee: I wish to stay with the boy.<br />
Optimus Prime: If that is his wish.<br />
Sam Witwicky: ...Yes!</p>

<p>Sam Witwicky: [in a used car showroom] Okay, Let me explain something to you. You ever seen The 40 Year Old Virgin?<br />
Ron Witwicky: Yeah...<br />
Sam Witwicky: Well, that... [points to a car] is what it is, and this [points to another car] is the 50-year-old virgin.</p>

<p>Agent Simmons: Hey kid, I think we got off to a bad start, huh? You must be hungry. You want a latte, ho-ho, double vente machiatto...<br />
Sam Witwicky: Where's my car?<br />
Tom Banachek: Son, I need you to listen to me very carefully. People can die here. We need to know everything you know and we need to know it now.<br />
Sam Witwicky: Okay, but first I want my car, my parents - maybe you should write that down. Oh, and [looks at Mikaela] her juvy record, that's gotta be gone - Like, forever.<br />
Tom Banachek: Come with me, we'll talk about your car.<br />
Mikaela: [To Sam] Thank you.<br />
Agent Simmons: The man's an extortionist.</p>

<p>[S7 agents and the special forces are in a Mexican standoff after Sam demands the return of Bumblebee]<br />
Agent Simmons: There's an alien war going on, and you wanna start shooting?!<br />
Captain Lennox: We didn't ask to be here.<br />
Agent Simmons: I'm ordering you under S7 executive jurisdiction.<br />
USAF Tech Sgt. Epps: S7 don't exist!<br />
Captain Lennox: Yeah, and we don't take orders from people who don't exist!<br />
Agent Simmons: I'm gonna count to five\&quot;<br />
Captain Lennox: I'm gonna count to three.<br />
Keller: Simmons!<br />
Agent Simmons: Yeah?<br />
Keller: I'd do as he says. Losing's really not an option for these guys.<br />
Agent Simmons: [to Lennox] Okay, okay. You want to lay the fate of the world on the kid's Camaro?</p>

<p>[Sam is courting Mikaela]<br />
Sam: Mikaela! So listen I was wondering if I could ride you home\&quot;uh\&quot;I mean give you a ride home, in my car, to your house.<br />
[Mikaela enters the car]<br />
Mikaela: [to herself] ...I can't believe I'm here.<br />
Sam: You can put your head down if you want, I won't mind.<br />
Mikaela: No, no, it's not you. It's just that... I'm always in the same situation, and I don't know... I just have a thing for hot guys with big arms and rock-hard abs.</p>

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<p>I've got another sound clip coming up, this might be the one where I propped up Al Gore, toppled him and set him back up again for his nobel prize winning lol. Well hey, he does deserve the trophy, but when he said it wasn't political his movie, it was my inconvenient opinion that it actually was political. It was a campaign ad to me, got my vote but truth in advertising I have to insist on. No matter how inconvenient.</p>
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&quot;217&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<font size="3" color="#4B0082"face="Tempus sans ITC" color="#EE82EE">And it looks real purdy in violet. B-) </font><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;174&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;Well.., when one is as cute as a button, one does not have to be smart, but I get to be smart anyways lol.
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;218&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>(Sorry bout that one, the previous MMWRPGuestbook had to be removed and tossed in the well, it's still around, just no longer viewable out in the public fore.)</p>

<p>Massively</p>

<p>Multiplayer</p>

<p>Wireless</p>

<p>Role </p>

<p>Playing</p>

<p>Game</p>

<p>Take two. :-)</p>
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&quot;192&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;Looks great! Actually more relaxed seeming than mine. Researchers and Expertisers was a bit stuffy.
<div class="sig">To the Mysteries of Nature and the Nature of Mysteries!</div>&quot;
&quot;190&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;I hate mondays, I'll have a brick wrapped in a lemon because once again I've fallen and missed the ground completely, thanks to forgetting my towel. I can't remember what Arthur said that wiped out the civilization or whatever, can't we trick anyone else into saying it?
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&quot;219&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>I'm shocked there is nothing on the Church of the Subgenius here! </p>

<p><a href="http://www.subgenius.com">www.subgenius.com</a></p>

<p>I'll expand later when my copy/paste works. but I think I may plop down that 30 bucks and become a minister =D</p>
<div class="sig">...Huh?</div>&quot;
&quot;107&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;You are the Sphynx. Extremely intelligent, the Sphynx tricked men into their deaths by asking them impossible riddles. You are also a very brilliant person, and value your education.&quot;
&quot;192&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;:D&quot;
&quot;174&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;lol, I never really thought of buttons as being cute myself&quot;
&quot;217&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<font color="#EE82EE"><b>It's purple for me too, w00tness!</b></font>&quot;
&quot;217&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;Twould appear to be the colour choice for the ladies, CrystalGryphon went for it too. I was worried it'd look all Eastery. {Remember remygate's strawberry milk puke page?} Once I get an html color chart I'll refine and work on that Shaded Reflection scheme, it'll go for how CG looked before - back in the better old days lol. <br />
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<font color="#0000FF">Three guesses </font><font color="#4B0082">how I'm seeing </font><font color="#00FFFF">this world.</font> <br />
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Meta's still set to ChatTown {a very familiar color scheme}, he's all nostallergic, and too lazy to change it. Teknovore sees it in shades of grey for his metallic kick.
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&quot;219&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<font color="#808080">Slack-filled young men and women of Yeti descent who are spread, SEEMINGLY randomly, throughout the breakthinking world... but are bent on breaching all Earthly human political and cultural barriers with the searing nonhuman truth of the Word of "Bob": J.R. "Bob" Dobbs, that LIVING GOD WHO WALKS THIS PLANET EARTH IN HUCKSTER'S SHOES.<br />
PRAISE HIS SWEET NAME<br />
      -- OR BURN IN SLACKLESSNESS TRYING NOT TO!</font> {The Almighty Power of BOB! Now is this a recognized certification and charter and all that good type of stuff my sinister minister aunt used to rattle on about? This idea has appealed to me ever since Chris Stevens of Northern Exposure and his RollingStone Ad-ministered certification and my Aunt saying I should have been a reverend.}<br />
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I'm still an Irreverend.  (devil)  <br />
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† Thirty buck though † I say † Go For It! †
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&quot;194&quot;;&quot;90&quot;;&quot;<p>{Whoops!}</p>

<p>I uh think I deleted a post here, but not to worry much. It was your reply to me after I made you lose count lol something about OCD too? </p>

<p>{Wince!}</p>

<p>Still, nice big chunksa faithful verbatim to the cause!</p>

<p>Bush is on a Veto frenzy, toss a bill on his dessk keeping him from being rightfully impeached, VETO!, oops, WAAUP, seeya idiot. Problem solved. :D</p>
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&quot;174&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>I'll leave Brainy to Meta and Tekno, I'll just settle for Sexy. </p>

<p>\&quot;I'm Bringin Sexy Back, C'mon!\&quot; </p>

<p>But this was about intelligence, and look what it's turned into, shame on all you superficial appearance fixaters. </p>

<p>{That's Hot!} </p>

<p>{I think Wiki B.Ware had help jk heh heh.}</p>
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&quot;219&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Church of the SubGenius<br />
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J. R. "Bob" Dobbs<br />
The Church of the SubGenius is a postmodern religion, originally based in Dallas, Texas, which gained popularity in the 1980s and 1990s subculture, with a large presence on the Internet.<br />
Contents<br />
1 History<br />
2 The basics of "Bob"<br />
3 "Bob"<br />
4 Slack<br />
5 Sense of humor<br />
6 Clenches<br />
7 Devivals<br />
8 X-Day<br />
9 Other Holy Days<br />
10 Legal matters<br />
11 Publications <br />
11.1 Books<br />
11.2 Videos<br />
12 See also<br />
13 References<br />
14 Notes<br />
15 External links <br />
15.1 Online videos<br />
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[edit] History<br />
The Church of the SubGenius claims to have been founded in 1953, though its current popularity can only be traced to the publication of SubGenius Pamphlet #1 in 1979. It has found acceptance in underground pop-culture circles and been embraced on college campuses, in the underground music scene, and on the Internet.<br />
Because of its similarities to the tenets of Discordianism, The Church of the SubGenius is often described as a syncretic offshoot of that belief. However, its members state that the organization developed on its own with the publication of SubGenius Pamphlet #1 (also known as The World Ends Tomorrow And You May Die!) by Reverend Ivan Stang and the original SubGenius Foundation. The original group, using such pseudonyms as "Pastor Buck Naked", "Susie the Floozie", "Palmer Vreedeez", and "Pope Sternodox", forwarded their literature to a number of underground pop-culture figures such as R. Crumb, Paul Mavrides, and the New Wave rock group Devo, who embraced it and incorporated it into their work. Crumb's promotion of the Church through his comic book series Weirdo brought many new members into the fold, including artists, musicians, and writers. Their efforts resulted in the publication of the Book of the SubGenius in 1983, followed by Three-Fisted Tales of "Bob" in 1990, Revelation X: The "Bob" Apocryphon in 1994 and The SubGenius Psychlopaedia of Slack: The Bobliographon in 2006. The popularization of the Internet in the mid-1990s brought a new surge of interest in the Church, resulting in dozens of home-made, elaborately decorated web sites and two Usenet newsgroups, alt.slack and alt.binaries.slack. (A third newsgroup, alt.binaries.multimedia.slack, was created on March 12, 2005.) Ivan Stang maintains the official SubGenius home page at <a href="http://www.subgenius.com">http://www.subgenius.com</a> today. The Church's weekly radio program, the Hour of Slack, is a staple of many college radio stations.<br />
In 1996, Rev. Stang and Steve Bevilacqua worked together to manage the corporate entity of the Church, the SubGenius Foundation Inc. Their efforts helped to bolster the Church's revival through the late 1990s and early 2000s, until Bevilacqua had to retire from Church management in order to support his wife, Rachel Bevilacqua (see Legal matters). The first X-Day gathering also took place at Brushwood Folklore Center in Sherman, NY in 1996, and the annual Church festival has continued there through the present day.<br />
Such high-profile names as Paul Reubens ("Pee-wee Herman", who placed a picture of "Bob" in every episode of Pee-wee's Playhouse), David Byrne, Mark Mothersbaugh, Penn Jillette, Robert Anton Wilson, science fiction authors Rudy Rucker and John Shirley, and actor Bruce Campbell have become SubGenius ministers. Composer Frank Zappa says in his autobiography The Real Frank Zappa Book that he agrees with many of the beliefs of the church but refrained from joining as a full member. Comic book author Warren Ellis has stated the influence of the Church on his writings, though as of 2007 he has not yet admitted if he actually sent the $30 membership fee. Patrick Volkerding, the founder and maintainer of Slackware Linux, is also a SubGenius affiliate, and he has confirmed the Church and "Bob" inspired the name for Slackware. [1]<br />
It is claimed waggishly in church doctrine that Dobbs inspired L. Ron Hubbard to create his own cult when he remarked to him that the general public may be pink, "but their money is green"[2] The Church also claims that in 1986, an official SubGenius ordainment for Hubbard was paid for and mailed to his addressâ€"only two weeks before the Scientology founder's death.<br />
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The basics of "Bob"<br />
The Church describes its philosophy in the following manner:<br />
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“The Church Of The SubGenius is an order of Scoffers and Blasphemers, dedicated to Total Slack, delving into Mockery Science, Sadofuturistics, Megaphysics, Scatalography, Schizophreniatrics, Morealism, Sarcastrophy, Cynisacreligion, Apocolyptionomy, ESPectorationalism, Hypno-Pediatrics, Subliminalism, Satyriology, Disto-Utopianity, Sardonicology, Fascetiouism, Ridiculophagy, and Miscellatheistic Theology.<br />
”<br />
-- from The Book of the SubGenius, page 5<br />
These terms, used in a manner that deliberately parodies Scientology and New Age terms, reflect the Church's appeal. It portrays itself as an organization for "mutants, blasphemers, disbelievers, rebels, outcasts, hackers, freethinkers,"[citation needed] and people who generally consider themselves outside the "mainstream" of society. The organization is widely seen as a satire that mocks organized religion, or as the church describes itself, "a cynisacreligion."[citation needed]<br />
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JHVH-1.<br />
Image © St. Kenneth Huey, used with permission.<br />
In a manner that mocks the nature of many non-profit religious organizations, the Church is known for blatant appeals for money from believers and non-believers alike. The Church is incorporated as a profit-making enterprise, and declares itself to be "the only religion that is proud to pay its taxes." Anyone can become an ordained SubGenius minister by paying a fee of $30 US for a lifetime membership. No other requirement is laid upon prospective members, though the cost of ordination separates the Church from the Universal Life Church and other paper churches that offer ordination to all comers. The Church of the SubGenius is known for a standing offer that stems from the ordainment fee: "Eternal Salvation or TRIPLE Your Money Back!" The organization claims that if an ordained SubGenius minister dies and finds himself standing at the gates of "Normal" or "Boring" Hell, he will be personally greeted by Church founder J. R. "Bob" Dobbs Himself and receive a refund check for $90.00, along with a booklet titled, "How to Enjoy Hell for Five Cents an Eternity," which costs $89.95. [1]<br />
The Church claims that true SubGenii are not actually human, but rather are descendants of the Yeti. According to Revelation X: The 'Bob' Apocryphon (published in 1994), SubGenii are actually the mutant offspring of a forbidden sexual union that took place millions of years ago between a resident of Atlantis and a human; at that time, humans were little more than a slave race. The resulting offspring was the catalyst that led to the fall of Atlantis. SubGenii often refer to one another as "Yeti" (or yetinsyny), though this origin story is generally not well known outside of the Church itself.<br />
The Church has said that the name "SubGenius" has nothing to do with intelligence, of a level below genius or otherwise. It appears to be an effort to repudiate pretentiousness. (However, in a purposely contradictory fashion, they have also claimed that they are "SubGenius" because being a genius is not very fun.)<br />
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"Bob"<br />
Main article: J. R. "Bob" Dobbs<br />
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The central figurehead and symbol of the Church is the smiling, pipe-smoking face of J. R. "Bob" Dobbs, an image based on 1950s styled clip art, and bearing a striking resemblance to 50s comic strip character Mark Trail. "Bob" was considered to be the best drill bit salesman of all time. The Church claims that "Bob" (the quotes are included when spelling his name, supposedly as a symbolic halo around his name) founded the Church after he saw a vision of JHVH-1 (or "Jehovah-1") on his homemade TV.<br />
"Bob" was killed in San Francisco in 1984 (though former Church members state this was just a publicity stunt). Since that time, he has been killed and subsequently returned from the dead many times, though the Church denies any similarity between this claim and the Biblical account of Jesus's resurrection. The Church guards the trademark and copyright on "Bob's" image, though his face has been used by many artistic figures, showing up on such places as albums by the rock band Sublime and George Clinton; the movie The Wizard of Speed and Time by Mike Jittlov; in the graphical character set of the Atari ST computers; printed on CDs for Slackware Linux (up to the Version 3 days); on the set of Pee-wee's Playhouse, in British comic 2000AD, inside the strip Robo-Hunter, and in Devo's video for the song "Love Without Anger". "Bob" made an appearance in the comic The Badger, his form having been taken by a demon who commented at one point "Do? I'm going to beat you to death with this pipe." He also made a brief appearance in Marvel Comics' Slapstick as a coffee store clerk.<br />
The Church has recently adopted a new symbol called the "Dobbs Icon" (Also known as the sacred ikon), which is a stylized cross with three bars and a pipe, placed in a pattern that matches the eyes, nose, mouth, and pipe of "Bob"'s image. This symbol resembles a parody of the patriarchal cross.<br />
Nothing is more central to "Bob" than his pipe, which is said to be filled with the mysterious substance known as habafropzipulops or "frop," (not a common drug) which may contain either mystical, hallucinogenic, or Divine powers. The pipe may also allude to surrealist painter Rene Magritte's famous work, The Treachery of Images, which features an image of a pipe and the words "Ceci n'est pas une pipe" (This is not a pipe). According to the church, the image of "Bob" and his pipe are often seen on random objects, possibly to herald things to come or as an omen, or possibly for no reason at all.<br />
The number 13,013 (usually seen as "13013") is the Number of Bob, or the Mark of Dobbs.<br />
In its January 1, 2000 issue, a Time magazine internet-based poll named J.R. "Bob" Dobbs the #1 "Phoney Or Fraud" of the 20th century. [3][4]<br />
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Slack<br />
The central belief in the Church is the pursuit of Slack, which generally stands for the sense of freedom, independence, and original thinking that comes when you achieve your personal goals. The Church states that we are all born with Original Slack, but that Slack has been stolen from us by a worldwide conspiracy of normal people, or "pinks". The Church encourages originality and frowns on actions seen as pinkness, which happens when one bows down to authority and the accepted limits of society. Popular Church phrases supporting these goals are "Give Me Slack or KILL ME!", "The SubGenius Must Have Slack" and "Fuck 'Em If They Can't Take A Joke."<br />
The Linux distribution Slackware is named for Slack. [2] The card game Chez Geek uses Slack to keep score; the object of the game is to accumulate Slack counters until one player wins by reaching his or her Slack Goal.<br />
"Slack" has a Marxist explanation: once capitalism has thoroughly "rationalised" using electronic technology, there will be no slack as the wage paid to labor is in real terms driven down to the level of the reproduction of labor. Since the product of labor is taken away from labor in alienation, people naturally are alienated from the real conditions of life and feel they have no slack, no extra energy to do other than reproduce daily existence. The Church of the SubGenius, like any other religion, promises exit from this intolerable situation.<br />
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Sense of humor<br />
The Church encourages humor, comedy, parody, and satire far more than most religious faiths. This belief is probably why the Church is seen on one level as an elaborate joke (The Church argues that if it is a joke, then it is "a very serious joke" and "A joke that you can believe in"), an arguably postmodern mockery of organized religion, and a parody of controversial religious groups and cults, especially Scientology and Evangelicalism (evangelical, or fundamentalist, Protestantism, and "televangelism"), to those unfamiliar with the church. Almost nothing is considered off-limits to comedy in SubGenius circles, and the group's jokes often veer into the realm of bad taste. Church members frequently pull practical jokes on each other, even as they are using their comedic talents to other ends.<br />
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Clenches<br />
Church members living in the same geographic area are encouraged (though it is not mandatory) to form a group: a local club or "clench". These clenches are typically the ones who bind together in order to put on a Devival. Some of these clenches position themselves as their own religion; this is encouraged by the Church, and is officially known as a schizm. Ivan Stang himself has been quoted as saying, "Quit the church and start your own damn religion!"<br />
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Devivals<br />
SubGenius gatherings, or Devivals, can be seen as a combination of religious preaching, stand-up comedy, and rock concerts. When the local members of the Church hold a Devival in their area, it typically occurs at a popular nightclub, and it features SubGenius preachers backed by rock bands with such names as the Swingin' Love Corpses, Doktors for "Bob", Saint N and Hellena Handbasket, Jehovah Hates Phred, Einstein's Secret Orchestra, The Amino Acids, and the Kings of Feedback. Devivals have been held each year as part of both the Starwood Festival and WinterStar Symposium since 1991. Attendees at Devivals are encouraged to bring money and spend it at the ever-present sales table. Some Devivals have been known to veer out of control. In 1999, officials of the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts pressured owners of The Middle East nightclub to cancel the booked devival because of a mistaken belief that the organizers were affiliated with the Trenchcoat Mafia (an organization which was accused of being responsible for the Columbine High School massacre).[5]<br />
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X-Day<br />
Main article: X-Day (Church of the SubGenius)<br />
An important SubGenius event occurred on July 5, 1998: X-Day. The Church had been predicting that on this day the world would be destroyed by invading alien armies known as the X-ists. Only the members of the Church of the SubGenius were expected to be saved from this SubGenius version of the apocalypse, by being carried away in the spaceships of the Sex-Goddesses. Although that day and each subsequent July 5 has passed without evidence of an alien invasion, the faithful membership still gather for the "Rupture" at a campground called Brushwood Folklore Center in western New York state to herald this SubGenius holiday. [6] Reverend Ivan Stang has given many excuses for the failure of the Rupture to happen, such as claiming that "Bob" betrayed all SubGenii, that the scriptures were accidentally read upside down (hence the real year of the Rupture will be 8661), or that due to calendrical error or sabotage it is not yet really 1998. [7] Some would argue that it did happen, albeit in a metaphysical and/or allegorical manner requiring greater shift of paradigm to truly understand. Others have suggested that the X-ists did visit Earth as predicted, but that the planet we know as Earth was either secretly switched with Mars sometime during or shortly after World War II, or that the X-ists left with the persuasion that mankind will do the job just as well, if not better. [8]<br />
Reverend Stang has argued that X-Day is a religious holiday for the Church, and members of the Church should take the day of July 5th as vacation or holiday: "...if you can't get off the planet, at least get off from work." <br />
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Other Holy Days<br />
Besides X-Day, the Church of the SubGenius has also published a "Sacred Calendar of SubGenius Saints" at the end of their most recent major publication, The SubGenius Psychlopaedia of Slack: The Bobliographon (it can also be found buried in the archives of their website). It assigns a feast day or holy day (sometimes several) to every day of the year. Many of these feast days are rather unusual:<br />
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January 16 - The Night of the Lemur<br />
January 24 - The Feast of St.Klaatu<br />
February 16 - Cremation Wednesday<br />
February 23 - The Feast of St.Monty Python<br />
March 8 - The Feast of Weird Al Yankovic<br />
March 17 - The Feast of the Blessed Leprechaun<br />
March 28 - Palmistry Sunday<br />
April 1 - The Feast of Saint Eris<br />
April 15 - The Feast of Saint Dracula<br />
May 6 - The Feast of Saint Guinness the Stout<br />
May 31 - Desecration Day<br />
June 1 - Yell "Fudge" at North American Cobras Day<br />
June 22 - The Feast of Saint Kali<br />
July 16 - The Display of the Embarrassing Swimsuits<br />
July 17 - The Feast of Saint Caligula<br />
August 1 - Drug Side-Effects Day<br />
August 6 - The Dance of the Insensitive Bastards<br />
September 1 - Start of the Holy Month of "Ramalamadingdong"<br />
September 6 - Caesarean Section Day<br />
September 20 - Yummy Kippers Day<br />
October 9 - The Feast of Saint Attila<br />
October 20 - The Feast of Saint Oliver the humanzee<br />
November 10 - The Feast of Saint Cthulhu<br />
November 19 - Hate for the Sake of Hating Day<br />
December 9 - The Martyrdom of Saint Kenny<br />
December 14 - Whiny Victimization/Co-Dependency Day<br />
December 31 - The Feast of Saint Lucifer<br />
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Additionally, in the e-mails sent out by the SubGenius foundation to confirm orders made at their online store, mention is made of a holiday called "Xistlessnessmess", which falls on December 25.<br />
<br />
Legal matters<br />
Wikinews has related news: <br />
Georgia mother loses child custody over humorous religion<br />
<br />
In 2006, Rachel Bevilacqua, known as Rev. Magdalen in the SubGenius hierarchy, lost custody and contact with her son after a district court judge took offense at her participation in the Church's X-Day festival. Judge James Punch asked Bevilacqua to explain the humor of pictures from the event, and required that she produce a picture that would "absolutely knock my socks off with the humor of it." Without identifying anything in her testimony as specifically false, Punch pronounced her description of the church's activities as "clearly prevaricating" and "obviously so not true from anybody who's looking at it from any normal perspective" and Bevilacqua herself as "mentally ill" and a "pervert." Punch subsequently recused himself, and Bevilacqua retained the law firm of Paul Cambria. [10] On January 5, 2007, district Judge Eric Adams issued a ruling in Bevilacqua's favor requiring her son to be returned to her, but a temporary stay order was issued preventing this ruling from taking effect. [11] The case was apparently ended on July 6th, 2007, when a New York appellate court awarded custody of Bevilacqua's son to her ex-boyfriend, the boy's father. [12] However, further incidents have resulted in an additional custody hearing taking place in August 2007, with Judge Punch returning to the case.[13]<br />
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Publications<br />
Books<br />
The Book of the SubGenius (1983 - McGraw-Hill; 1987 - Simon & Schuster)<br />
"Bob's" Favorite Comics: The SubGenius Comic Book (1989 - Rip Off Press)<br />
Three-Fisted Tales of "Bob" (1990 - Fireside Books)<br />
Revelation X: The "Bob" Apocryphon (1994 - Fireside Books; 2006 - Thunder's Mouth Press)<br />
INWO SubGenius (1997 - Steve Jackson Games) (Illuminati New World Order game supplement)<br />
The SubGenius Psyclopaedia of Slack: The Bobliographon (2006 - Thunder's Mouth Press)<br />
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Videos<br />
Arise! The SubGenius Video (VHS 1992; DVD 2005)<br />
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See also<br />
Philip Gale - left Scientology after being exposed to the Church of the SubGenius.<br />
Discordianism - a chaos-centered religion closely related to the Church of the SubGenius<br />
J. R. "Bob" Dobbs - the central figure of the Church of the SubGenius<br />
Parody religion<br />
Cthulhu Mythos - referenced and/or parodied extensively in several SubGenius products<br />
Flying Spaghetti Monster<br />
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References<br />
The Church of the SubGenius!<br />
Church of the SubGenius<br />
Gilboa, Netta "Getting Gray With Reverend Ivan Stang" [3]<br />
Gill, Michael (2005). "Circle of Ash" in Cleveland Free Times, July 7th, 2005 (Feature Article) Ivan Stang discussing Starwood Festival appearance [4]<br />
Niesel, Jeff "Slack Is Back: Quit Your Job! Make Waste! The Church of the SubGenius Has Come to Town!" (April 6, 2000) [5]<br />
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Notes<br />
^ Replies from Slackware Founder Patrick Volkerding. Slashdot Interview. Retrieved on 2007-08-27.<br />
^ Subgenius Foundation, The. The Book of the SubGenius. New York:Fireside (Simon & Schuster), 1987. 18th printing. p. 18.<br />
^ "Readers Speak: Down With Geraldo, Time Magazine, January 1, 2000, pg. 34.<br />
^ SubGenius Media Archive, Rev. Ivan Stang commentary on Time Magazine January 1, 2000 article.<br />
^ "'Trenchcoat' comedy shows canceled in mix-up"<br />
^ Brushwood Folklore Center Yearly Event Schedule.<br />
^ X-Day Drill Reports, 1998, subgenius.com Archives.<br />
^ ibid..<br />
^ Stang at Starwood 99 Devival CD, 2000.<br />
^ "Mother Pokes Fun at Religion, Loses Son," WROC TV News 8 Now, Rochester, New York, March 27, 2006, 6:00 PM.<br />
^ Judicial decision of January 5, 2007.<br />
^ Judicial decision of July 6, 2007.<br />
^ The High Weirdness Project: Reverend Magdalen.<br />
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External links<br />
Official SubGenius home page<br />
Pamphlet #1<br />
SubGenius newsgroups: alt.slack and alt.binaries.slack<br />
The Hour of Slack â€" The radio show hosted by Rev. Ivan Stang<br />
Quivering Brain â€" Site of church co-founder Dr. Philo Drummond<br />
SubGenius IRC Chat<br />
The High Weirdness Project: SubGenius wiki<br />
X-Day<br />
NensloPalooza Rants and prophesies of Nenslo, an alleged SubGenius deity<br />
Classic subgenius Rants<br />
Rachel Bevilacqua legal custody case<br />
Ongoing religious feuds between the Holocaustalsand the Ivangelicals<br />
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Online videos<br />
SubGenius videos on YouTube<br />
SubGenius Videos, Including clips from arise! on Google video<br />
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<font color="#4B0082">Mark your Calendars! Those Holy days look like a blast to observe. It looks great but I don't think I could ever join any religion I didn't found myself lol. I'm a nice cozy cult of one, 4... 1?... $!.. !?? 4! Koko I still say go for it, it seems pretty much you right there. Just think, {BOB} Clan Roolz!</font>
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&quot;107&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;Quiz is no longer visible, I shall no longer know what I am lol. I assume I'm a Manticore still? Or a Gargoyle!
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&quot;107&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>To follow up on your monster, further reference: </p>

<p>Encyclopedia Mythica: Greek mythology Address: </p>

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&quot;220&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>Transformers: The Game<br />
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This article is about the 2007 multi-platform video game based on the live-action film. For other games, see Transformers (game).<br />
Transformers: The Game<br />
Developer(s)Consoles<br />
Traveller's Tales<br />
Nintendo DS<br />
Vicarious Visions<br />
PSP<br />
Savage EntertainmentPublisher(s)ActivisionRelease&nbsp;date(s)Nintendo DS<br />
NA June 19, 2007<br />
Consoles &amp; PSP<br />
NA June 26, 2007<br />
EU July 20, 2007Genre(s)AdventureMode(s)Single player/multi-playerRating(s)ESRB: E10-Teen Depending on Version<br />
PEGI: 12+Platform(s)PS2, Xbox 360, Wii, PS3, PSP, PC, Nintendo DSMediaBlu-ray Disc, Wii Optical Disc, UMD, Nintendo DS Game CardInputGamepad (Xbox 360,PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3) , Wii Remote/Nunchaku attachment (Wii) , Stylus/Control Pad (Nintendo DS)<br />
Transformers: The Game is the name of multiple versions of a video game based on the 2007 film Transformers, all of which were released in North America in June 2007. Home console versions are being developed by Traveller's Tales for the PS2, Xbox 360, Wii, PS3, and PC. A different PSP version was developed by Savage Entertainment.<br />
Transformers: Autobots and Transformers: Decepticons are the Nintendo DS versions of Transfomers: The Game. Vicarious Visions, who was tasked with bringing Transformers: The Game to the Nintendo DS, chose to adapt the DS version into two separate games.[1] Transformers: Autobots follows the Autobots' perspective while Transformers: Decepticons follows the perspective of the Decepticons.<br />
Contents<br />
1 Gameplay <br />
1.1 PS3, Xbox 360, PC<br />
1.2 Wii<br />
1.3 PlayStation 2<br />
1.4 PSP<br />
1.5 Nintendo DS<br />
2 Online Community <br />
2.1 Clans<br />
3 Cybertron Edition<br />
4 Characters <br />
4.1 Autobots<br />
4.2 Decepticons<br />
4.3 Humans<br />
5 Reception<br />
6 See also<br />
7 External links<br />
8 References</p>
 
<p>[edit] Gameplay<br />
[edit] PS3, Xbox 360, PC<br />
The PS3, Xbox 360, and PC versions all have the same features. By completing certain objectives throughout the game G1 versions Optimus Prime and Megatron become available, as well as G1 color schemes for Jazz, Starscream, and Optimus Prime (labeled Robovision Optimus Prime). These options are turned on or off once obtained through the bonus menu, and only appear while playing as the specified character.<br />
The PC version of the game has high-resolution and low-resolution assets. If the video card is compatible with pixel shader 3.0, it is possible to choose what assets to use; conversely, the low-resolution assets are automatically selected.<br />
[edit] Wii<br />
The Wii is unlike the other consoles, utilizing a different control scheme for movement and attacks that take advantage of its motion sensing controls. With a control in the left and right hand the player can swipe to imitate attacks or throwing objects and point the Wii Remote at the screen to aim and shoot the gun. The Wii graphics are a lower resolution than the PC, Xbox 360, and PS3 , though more detailed than the PS2 version.<br />
[edit] PlayStation 2<br />
The PlayStation 2 version of Transformers: The Game has the same gameplay and features like all the other console versions with the only difference being graphics. The PlayStation 2 version has G1 Optimus Prime, Robo-Vision Optimus Prime, G1 Megatron, G1 Jazz Repaint, and G1 Starscream Repaint.<br />
[edit] PSP<br />
Transformers: The Game for the PSP is very different than its console counterparts. Whereas the console versions allow the player to choose which side's storyline they wish to play, the PSP version has only one storyline which alternates between the two different perspectives.[2] Also, the player is able to play a total of 20 characters, including characters from previous generations.[3]<br />
[edit] Nintendo DS<br />
Unlike games with multiple SKUs such as Pok&eacute;mon and Mega Man Battle Network, which feature only minor differences between versions, Transformers: Autobots and Transformers: Decepticons are two separate games, sharing some basic similarities, but with unique characters, missions and locations.[4] Most prominently, while the Autobots version has missions in the Arctic, the Decepticons version contain desert missions taking place in a Qatar military base.[5]</p>
 
<p>Boxart for Transformers: Decepticons. The cover of the Autobots version has similarly been changed to reflect the split.<br />
The game consists of four large virtual locations, semi-destructible environments and enemies in the form of local law enforcement and opposing Transformers. \&quot;Hazard levels\&quot; denote the extent of attack the player character comes under based on how much destruction they perpetrate. Glowing spots on the map denote mission markers, which come in two varieties - twenty-three story missions, which further the game storyline, and thirty-four challenge missions, for players to test their skills. The game also features a slight RPG element in the form of XP, gained by destroying enemies and completing missions, which steadily increases players' levels (up to 20), unlocking new abilities and increasing stats.[4] While a select number of missions allow players to take control of five of the Autobots or Decepticons featured in the movie, for the majority of the game, the player will control the \&quot;Create-A-Bot,\&quot; a customizable generic Transformer whose alternate mode the player can determine by scanning any one of over thirty-five vehicles found throughout the game locations.[6]<br />
The games utilizes the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection for the \&quot;Battle for the AllSpark\&quot; online campaign, which pits players of the two different versions of the game against each other. Players are able to download one new special single player challenge each day and earn points upon its completion. Their score is then uploaded to a server at the end of the challenge and the side with the most points at the end of the day (Autobots or Decepticons) wins the \&quot;battle\&quot;. The first side to win seven battles wins the overall \&quot;war\&quot; and a new war begins.[4] Players earn Wi-Fi tokens for their involvement, which will unlock additional vehicles and cheats for use while playing the main game. Despite the aforementioned Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection support, multiplayer death-matches are limited to localized wireless play.<br />
[edit] Online Community<br />
Transformers: Autobots and Decepticons feature an integrated online community at <a href="http://ds.transformersgame.com">http://ds.transformersgame.com</a> which is designed by Spiral Design Studio and developed and managed by Agora Games. The site features detailed player profiles, allowing users to view several in-game player stats such as destruction points, deaths, and enemies destroyed.[7]<br />
Community forums allow players to communicate with one another,[8] and also facilitate regular contests in which players compete in various Transformers related activities - both in-game and out - for prizes. An RPG game is played by some players where they make their own bot and play together by writing short parts of stories and actions. The ultimate goal is to claim the Allspark in this game. Only one player has claimed it so far.<br />
[edit] Clans<br />
Like many video games with an online component, Transformers DS promotes a teamwork oriented aspect through the use of clans. Players may choose to become the leader of their own clan or join one of the hundreds of clans already available. While clans were initially restricted to 10 members, this restriction has since been lifted, allowing an unlimited number of players to join a clan.[9] Clans are ranked against other clans on their side based upon their contributions.<br />
[edit] Cybertron Edition<br />
GameStop/EB Games is selling an exclusive Transformers: The Game Cybertron Edition for the Xbox 360. This Collector's Edition contains exclusive codes that unlock the Cybertron level, an exclusive making of the game DVD, an exclusive Transformers comic book by Simon Furman, and exclusive Cybertron Edition box art.<br />
[edit] Characters<br />
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This lists the playable and non-playable characters on the game. Note Skydive is like Trailbreaker and Hound, not playable but appears in the game. Skydive is a Cybertronian Fighter Jet.<br />
[edit] Autobots<br />
CharacterPlayable?PCX360WiiPS3PS2PSPNDSOptimus PrimeYesBumblebeeYesJazzYesIronhideYesRatchetNoYesLongarmNoSkydiveNoHoundNoTrailbreakerNo<br />
[edit] Decepticons<br />
CharacterPlayable?PCX360WiiPS2PS3NDSPSPMegatronYesStarscreamYesBarricadeYesBlackoutYesScorponokYesNoBonecrusherNoYesSwindleNoYesDreadwingNoYesShockwaveNoYesBrawlNoYesFrenzyNoDropkickNoPayloadNoScrapperNoMixmasterNo<br />
[edit] Humans<br />
CharacterPlayable?PCX360WiiPS2PS3NDSPSPSam WitwickyNoMikaela BanesNo<br />
[edit] Reception<br />
Most versions of Transformers: The Game received poor reviews upon release. As of July 7, 2007, Metacritic currently gives the Xbox 360 version 57/100,[10] the PS3 version 60/100,[11] the Wii version 59/100,[12] the PS2 version 61/100,[13] and the PSP version 55/100.[14] The Nintendo DS versions have fared better with an average of 72/100.[15][16]</p>

<p>See also<br />
Transformers (film)<br />
Transformers: The Movie Prequel<br />
[edit] External links<br />
Official Transformers: The Game website<br />
Official Transformers: Autobots/Decepticons DS Community website<br />
Transformers: The Game at GameSpot</p>

<p>Video games<br />
The Transformers (1986)&nbsp;&middot; Battle to Save the Earth (1986)&nbsp;&middot; Convoy no Nazo (1986)&nbsp;&middot; The Headmasters (1987)&nbsp;&middot; Beast Wars (1997)&nbsp;&middot; Beast Senshi Saikyo Ketteisen (1999)&nbsp;&middot; Beast Wars Transmetals (2000)&nbsp;&middot; DreamMix TV World Fighters (2003)&nbsp;&middot; Transformers (2003)&nbsp;&middot; Transformers (2004)&nbsp;&middot; Transformers: The Game (2007)<br />
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<p>{If you can't tell, yes I got it, and man the debt is just transforming as well, into a bigger more menacing frms lol, damn you merchandising, damn you to the pits lol.}</p>
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&quot;192&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;? :/
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&quot;174&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;You've never seen Red Buttons?
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&quot;220&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Ah man yes, Flying BlackOut was some fun, transformed was even better, that pulse blast is a fun toy to chase tiny human bugs around with lmao. Scorponok's a wild wicked critter, I'd have him going underground only to pop up in front of or under the tanks and trucks missiles whirling and tail tossing stuff around. Bumblebee renovated the suburbs, I played him nice for awhile, but then again maybe my natural decepticon instincts kicked back in and Bumblebee went on a killdestroy rampage as well. His gun arm made nothing outta humans underfoot and throwing cars, streetlights, trees fences everywher was just a frolic on a giant scale. So whenever I get around to playing the game Expertly and Correctly, stop being just such a fulltime demon lol as if, BREAK EVERYTHING! YAAAAH!
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;<p>If not shorter days, how about more turns? like, 50-100? =p </p>

<p>you could just consider me the beta tester or somethin... </p>

<p>Custom town names. KoKoVille</p>

<p>more mounts. not that I can afford any at the moment. Billy Jack the Golden Goose was badass... the gem shop where you could buy/sell gems... </p>

<p>(next time you guys set up a chat, lemme know.) </p>

<p>OH!!! an in-game message board would be spiffy</p>
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;<p>Okay, I was trying to work out some more workable hours for everybody, including 8 hr days. My thoughts were as follows!</p>

<p>EST 10:00am, 6:00pm, 2:00am</p>

<p>PST 1:00pm, 9:00pm, 5:00am</p>

<p>I don't know koko time, but he seems amendable to any changes resulting in more play time, lol. Any thoughts on those changes?</p>

<p>Grumble grumble. For 6 hr days, we could prolly do the following...</p>

<p>EST 2:00pm, 8:00pm, 2:00am, 8:00am</p>

<p>PST 11:00am, 5:00pm, 11:00pm, 5:00am</p>

<p>So there's some options. Let me know what works and what doesn't.  :B</p>&quot;
&quot;181&quot;;&quot;31&quot;;&quot;<p>And we're definitely not giving you 50-100 turns, lol. You'll get all played out within a week! ... If you even managed to stay alive for that many turns. You don't have a great reputation for living out your daily turns as they are.</p>

<p> (fail)</p>&quot;
&quot;181&quot;;&quot;32&quot;;&quot;Town renaming is likely yet to come. We're working on moving, and arranging for an upcoming wedding we're attending, and Ag works full time, soo ya know. All in due time. =) We's doing what we can.&quot;
&quot;192&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;Whaa?  I-)&quot;
&quot;174&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;I'm gonna have to go ahead and say I haven't seen Red Buttons. I have some red buttons tho, or at least one red button. It's big and ugly as sin. My least favourite button I'd say. I think it might have come off my mom's old winter coat. *Hides the scissors behind her back.*  :|&quot;
&quot;194&quot;;&quot;91&quot;;&quot;<p>I don't see anything deleted, but that's good too!</p>

<p>I like to keep the numbers in order so I know that I haven't missed any posts or reposted a post. But everything is oookay. I'll survive this, I can get past it. It certainly doesn't nag at me every time I look at this thread. Nope, no bother at all. Number don't match, no big deal. Aaall's well.</p>

<p>Lol, just joking around. Not a prob.</p>&quot;
&quot;174&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>You stabbed Red Buttons with Scissors to bug your Mom? That's plain</p>

<p>Impressive!</p>
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&quot;110&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<font face="Times New Roman">Scroll Bars?</font>
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&quot;22&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;I'm still with the concave to convex countergravitational multidirectional magnerepulsor system crowd, if there is one lol. I have no doubt we can build these things. Numerous triangle shaped craft spotted around military type plces, and a new report of a clear, transparent, triangle craft. Just a civilian sighting so as much dubious. =:)
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&quot;9&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;I kinda admin'd myself I think, I'll have to play with myselves a bit more to see but I think we're secure so far, or we just got extremely trustworthy members so far, or both?
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&quot;107&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>Clang Klank Zagretronian! </p>

<p>And Ol' SG Has softened up some, he's almost ferric by now lol well no, but maybe some softening around the midsection that is. </p>

<p>Hey Catgeist, zat a Flannel peacock? :P</p>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>The Shade Board &gt; Shade - Non-Technical &gt; Shade Player Creations   \&quot;A thirst for Adventure.\&quot; <br />
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*-/ChAoTiC/aNiMaL/ToTeM/-*<br />
\&quot;A thirst for Adventure.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;The sun filtered in through the slats in the barn's ramshackle boards. Finally the rising sun shot a beam of light through a knothole into the closed eyelids of the entity sleeping on the hay. He stirred and rolled over. <br />
Then suddenly snapped awake, this was the day he was going to escape, get out of here, away from the abuse, the ostracism, the hate and distrust. He was the illegitamate offspring of his Elf Father and Orc Mother. His fangs, pointed ears, and odd pelt of fur growing on him made him the target and the fear of his small village. <br />
His mother ran off back to her beloved hills to rejoin her kind. <br />
His father passed away last winter from injuries sustained from a battle with zombies that raided the village last spring. <br />
He was now in the \&quot;care\&quot; of his aunts. <br />
They kept him in the barn and fed him table scraps and told him whatever else he wanted t eat, he had to catch for himself. He lived off table scraps and rats, snakes, bats and other vermin. <br />
One day he spotted several armored forms gleaming moonlight off their platinum armor. He peered through the boards and listened to them talk, exchange weapons and walk off into the woods. <br />
That was last night. This is now morning. <br />
The door creaks, he tenses, grabs his backpack and 100 gold pieces. <br />
His unsuspecting aunt is bowled over by his leap. He then leaps over her and runs off in the direction he saw the warriors trudge off to.\&quot;</p>

<p> Byrendell: 2 days later... <br />
\&quot;Leaping from rock to rock, his claws scraped and chipping from his rapid pace, he stops for a breath. <br />
Panting he looks west..east..north..south.. <br />
???<br />
A town silhouetted the horizon. The rising sun hurt his nocturnal eyes so he ran, covering ground as fast as he ever could. <br />
On the way here he saw chests littering the ground and found in them helms of woodsmen, mage robes, braced wooden shields and one Dagger of the Sly. <br />
He was fully equipped now with a rag tied to the sides of his helm to conceal his features and the rest of his body only looked like expensive furs. <br />
Now in town, he looked around and found a shop. He slinked in and browsed the wares, spells, items, weapons and armor hung like dead soldiers from the gallows. He bought, he traded, he sold, in silence. <br />
The shopkeep was so good he barely needed to say a word. <br />
At least he made his final purchase and looked into the eyes of the exchequer at the counter. <br />
His yellow eyes and striped fur was a flash as he quickly looked away, grabbed his backpack and sped out. <br />
Next... hungry... where to eat? What to eat? <br />
328 gold jangled in his pack, and it would give him at least 2 meals and a night of sleep at the Inn. <br />
He sat down in a pub and ordered a plate of steaks, fish and poultry and out of curiousity a mug of Large Healing Pale Ale. <br />
His ears twitched under his helm and listened in on the warriors talking and laughing, sharing advice on locations and tales of battle with fantastic monsters. <br />
His corner table would'nt go unnoticed for long so he wolfed down his meal, tipped the barmaid 3 coins and went in search of an Inn to stay in. <br />
After some searching he found the only Inn in town and secured a room for himself, laid down and slept.\&quot;</p>

<p> Cat in the Catacombs. <br />
\&quot;After a 3 hour catnap, pun intended, he sat up, stretched, and rubbed his eyes. <br />
Moonlight cast a silvery blue shine in the shape of the window next to his bed. He'd never slept so comfortably in his life, but he was restless. He'd never been away from home for so long, at all even. <br />
This was a totally new experience, but very liberating. His aunts would'nt miss him. Damn the barn, the rats could overrun the place for all he cared. <br />
He was Free! <br />
He realized he was pacing and stopped midstep. <br />
He equipped the gear he'd bought and shoved the rest into the closet provided in each room. <br />
Bounding down the stairs and leaping out the door he found himself in an empty street. Nose twitching he looked down both ends and saw a fountain. It's burbling introduced a thirst to him and he walked up and drank from it. <br />
He looked up and saw two people talking. One was obviously a seasoned veteran of many battles by the look of his armor and mace holstered to his side. <br />
The other was a younger person, equipped nearly as he himself was, but wearing mage robes instead. <br />
\&quot;Well, for a warrior of your level, ya gotta go to the Catacombs and get some battle experience there first. There's plenty of monsters to fight, and treasure.\&quot; <br />
The younger warrior nodded and walked off. <br />
(Monsters... treasure... Hmmm...) <br />
He followed the young man away from the fountain, past the alley and to the entrance of a catacomb that lookd like it reached under the town itself. <br />
He ducked behind a corner and waited for the young warrior to descend down the ladder. He then ran up, climbed down swiftly and found himself nearly in his own element, nearly complete darkness. His eyes adjusted quickly. <br />
He walked north and tripped over something the squeeled and nipped his ankle, cursing he drew the Dagger of the SLy out and slashed at a rat. <br />
Hearing yells, he abandons his battle with the rodent who gratefully scurries off, he sees the young man fighting what looked like a nightmarish bundle of legs and fangs. A giant spider was rolling the man around and lunging after him like a cat would play with a toy. <br />
So, running forward, dagger drawn he makes to save a life and battle this grotesque monster. After 5 successful hits he sees the spider dissolve and a chest appears to him. <br />
A sharp pain burns his side, the younger warrior is attacking him! Why? <br />
\&quot;Hey! You're not gettin that treasure, that's my gold! I don't know you, I don't trust you and I'm gonna kill you before you kill me!\&quot; the man ranted and struck. <br />
Running was a good choice now and acted upon swiftly. <br />
Leaving the warrior more than his share and taking with him teh experience of killing something larger than a sewer snake, he climbed up the ladder and away from the maddened warrior. <br />
His injuries would heal over in time, he needed rest. Back in the Inn, rest he did.\&quot;</p>

<p> Coradale on a full moon. (Reprint) <br />
Coradale, on a full moon. <br />
\&quot;FOr a few nights now he'd been outside the city battling the monsters infesting the fields. His sword arm was getting stronge, his naturally high dexterity and increasing skill giving him an advantage over hsi blundering foes. He had learned a few things, battle alone, avoid the other warriors and save all the gold you can, bank it. He'd even bought a few spells. <br />
Minor healing helped cover over the scars in his side from being stabbed by the younger warrior from the catacombs and even helped him to identify at a distance any warrior he saw. <br />
It was like having a 7th sense, and being helpful to those around him. <br />
He was still unaware the magnitude of the destiny he was forging for himself, all he could think on now was survival. But it was exhilerating, the wind rushing past him as he ran at one monster after another, leaping over distances most would run by. <br />
After awhile he got curious. <br />
This could'ntbe the only town in all of Shade, there had to be something up that path, across the bridge... <br />
He looked around, smirked at the warriors watching him. remembered he was still wearing the fabric over the lower part of his face, ripped it off, smirked again, this time showing teeth. <br />
Laughing at the gasps and looks of disgust he ran across the bridge and skidded around the curved path. <br />
Strange these, all, what are these little manshaped creatures running around with the arms waving in the air? He walks up to one that seems to be inspecting a chest on the ground. <br />
It turns with a highpitched yelp and runs east. Ha ha ha, not a chance he was gonna get away that easy! <br />
The strange little creature, stopped, crossed it's arms and faced him smiling evilly. ??? <br />
Well, what's this about... <br />
&gt;&gt;&gt;WHAMP!! <br />
Suddenly he's knocked over by a ramming force of impact combined with the stench of mud and feces! A wild boar is mauling him. He reganis his footing, and skillfully blinds the boar with a burst of a new flame spell he'd learned, then stabs at the burnt hide until the boar is still and bleeding like a stuck... boar. <br />
The goblin jumps on his back right as he's about to tear off a burnt piece of bacon for lunch. <br />
Leaping up, flipping he shakes the goblin off and runs at him. Slicing air, damn he's hard to HIT! <br />
Finally catching a lucky hit to the throat, unlucky for the goblin, as it falls over wheezing then is dead. <br />
Well, now, seems the battle with the goblin creature and the boar has led him right to the gates of another town. A sign above read \&quot;Coradale\&quot; and some other stuff. <br />
He goes on in, flicking goblin blood off his fingers, munching on flame-burnt boar hide. Who knows, one day this will become a wellknown sought after delicacy. <br />
No way, he thinks, who in their right mind and regular diets would ever consider eating pork rinds?\&quot;<br />
__________________<br />
The Folly of Fighting the Ogre Enforcer. (Reprint) <br />
\&quot;Hunting nightly around Coradale was much easier. The monsters and various other things were getting easier. Less humans around to attempt to kill him for treasure and bragging rights. <br />
Confidence grew, curiousity did too. <br />
You know the saying. <br />
Once, training west of Coradale, fighting along a riverbank he spotted two large forms standing at the shore. They had large wide bodies upon which a tiny ugly head was placed. <br />
Equally as fearsome was both of them had weapons that looked to be meduim sized trees bound at the end to a boulder, creating crude but powerful hammers. He climbed a tree and watched these two. One sniffed the air and bellowed to his companion and pointed. Damn, spotted. <br />
These things, called Ogre Enforcers he'd heard mention of in the Training area of Coradale, but here they are in action, smashing their big hammers into the tree, trying to shake him out of it. <br />
He's finally dislodged and lands on the small head of one ogre, digging in, painfully for the poor ogre suffering scratching as his back was being slid down. <br />
\\\\\\\\ <br />
Gouges and <br />
//// <br />
angry red lines striped the hasty escape downhill, so to speak. <br />
Another warrior, ran up, stopped, and seemed to watch. But that was'nt the priority right now, escape has, for as he finally found ground, he was knocked off his feet by a crushing blow to the chest that seemed to have taken a good portion of the life out of him. <br />
Finally this other warrior advances and commences attacking, and well, as this person was being so helpful, he had to be helped in return. <br />
It was only fair. <br />
After the ogre finally fell to a death of seemingly a thousand cuts. He and his new ally stood there catching their breath. <br />
The other ogre had wanderd off, too stupid to know there was anything going on. <br />
\&quot;Well fought my friend, but you should stick to smaller game until you've become more proficient. ... Your appearance is unusual, does it have a name to go with it?\&quot; <br />
He drew in a breath, shuddered... <br />
name... <br />
what name? <br />
He was'nt sure if he had one... <br />
He'd left home t seek adventure and forge a place in a world that feared and shunned him and treated him like... <br />
a... <br />
\&quot;BarnCat.\&quot; he replied. <br />
The older warrior smild, patted his back and offered him a few rounds of drinks at the pub, but heartily guffawed and quipped he wuold'nt be ordering any saucers of milk for him. It was time to sample some of Coradale's Finest, in ale, music, and whatever else happened his way.\&quot;</p>

<p>BarnCat   <br />
*-/ChAoTiC/aNiMaL/ToTeM/-<br />
Join Date: Apr 2004<br />
Location: I'm not the one who's so far away, Never did I wanna be here again and I don't remember why I came.<br />
(Big Whoops!) <br />
[list=1][*]Sorry Grimm, I got Post Reply mixed up with New Thread...[*]i really should'nt be posting stuff on so little sleep...[*]I reprinted both of the last two as replies to this post.[*][*]I tried going back to edit or delete those and it would'nt let me, :S.[*]This is embarassing, lol.[/list=1] </p>

<p> \&quot;Go East, young Cat.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Hunting, fighting, saving gold, upgrading with Coradale's finest, life was good, but the kills were getting way too easy, confidence gave wa to boredom and yet more of that damned curiousity. BarnCat looked east for his next destination where a long winding aged path stretched to and away from him, as if motioning him to follow it. So that he did! <br />
Standing outside the city, he looked left, right, forward, and lunged forth, running as fast as his feet would allow him, only stopping to make irresistable monster kills or for the odd rat or bat that blocked his path. <br />
After a ways, he was fatigued, and stopped, then calmly walked again. He passed a few other warriors on his way, but none stopped to chat or anything. <br />
Finally he arrived at the outskirts of another town. To the south of it, bunches of the goblin creatures milled about clusters of chests laying on the ground, but he preferred to head into the city and check out the local scene first before hunting alongside it's citizens. <br />
Another Pub beckoned to him. Time to see if the Wine in Cloven Pine compared to Coradale Ales. <br />
Inside he met and spoke to two warriors, they didnt seem to mind that his face was'nt exactly normal. <br />
One appraised him closely and offered him a substantial sum of gold to equip himself with. <br />
This was the start of better things, fur sure.\&quot; <br />
(Note: I omitted character names because I was'nt sure who wanted to be associated with these accounts, but if ya wanna be a part of the story, just say so, or even post something of your own related to me or the general story. I'm not greedy, really!  PM me with any questions or concerns.)</p>

<p> The Wizard Zanden. <br />
\&quot;Now outfitted in the best gear he could blow his newlygotten cash on, hero's studded leather armor, warrior's helm, spiked iron shield and a good longsword. <br />
BarnCat looked at his new self in a mirror, and liked it! He did a few battle poses and strutted, snarled at the mirror, and decided to give his new fashion statement it's say, in actual usage. <br />
Leaving town he immediately ran south and jumped feetfirst on the first goblin he saw, standing on it's chest he beheaded it, and swung west to intercept a charging goblin scout who dropped his standard bow in breathless shock, as his windpipe was severed. Running east he bladed on goblin in passing and stuck another through it's puny chest and then returned his attentions to the goblin warrior who stubbornly fought on the tip of his sword. After a few more random runnings, leaps, attacks he found himself south of Cloven pine at a bridge. <br />
He stopped and scanned the scene. Across the bridge a sinister figure stood, his slanted eyebrows and pointed ears told him as an Elf Scout of some kind. <br />
BarnCat's half elf side wanted to run up and greet the fellow countryman, but his Orc side bristled and fell into a fight or flight mindset. <br />
The Darkly dressed and mannered elf calmly walked up smiling, drew an elven shortsword and SWUNG! <br />
This backed BarnCat up a few steps, blood running down his sword arm. He made to return the strike, but kept missing, due to the pain in his arm and the agility of his enemy, who swung again, placing another neat slice above the first one. <br />
Two goblins saw the commotion and decided to contribute their own two gold pieces on this topic. <br />
So, he ran. East, running as far as he could until he found himself a little lost. Sitting down on the bank of the river, he looked down into it's waters and saw his own reflection, and something else. <br />
An old wizard stood peering over his shoulder. \&quot;Lost are you?\&quot; <br />
He looked up at the old man. \&quot;Yeah, lost, how do I get back to town?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Well you can rest up and run straight north , then run west, but then you're risking getting killed by any opportunistic warrior who sees you ... or you can be teleported.\&quot; <br />
BarnCat pondered this teleportation idea, not really knowing what it entailed, but it sounded like a way to get back to town that didnt involve running like a scared cat and then smiled and nodded. <br />
\&quot;But, I will not teleport when there has been recent combat, please wait a few seconds and try again.\&quot; <br />
(WHAT!?!) <br />
BarnCat growled and looked back down at the water, waited a few breaths and asked again. <br />
\&quot;Okay, now we can go.\&quot; <br />
The Wizard introduced himself as Zanden and teleported BarnCat back to Cloven Pine and wished him a pleasant day. <br />
Stepping out of the shimmering teleport fog, he stumbled a few steps and turned to thank his saviour, but to no surprize he was gone..., <br />
A few coins fell from midair. <br />
\&quot;Keep the change.\&quot; said a disembodied voice. So, everything had a price, but such was the cost of living. </p>

<p> Slyythra on down. <br />
\&quot;After a long odd meandering journey that involved alot of running around, dodging, back tracking and teleporting back to town when the walls of wolves, elves, and grizzly bears closed in, BarnCat finally reached the forboding city of Slyythra. <br />
He hunted there for nearly two weeks, saving gold, and items found on the ground after and around his kills. <br />
Wolves came easiest after he replaced his nearly bent up longsword with an elven longsword. <br />
He also got less injuries afield because of a new silksteel hood and an steel shield he bought. <br />
Next he went on to killing bears with greater ease, but one more challenge lie ahead for this area...\&quot;</p>

<p> Elf Interrupted. <br />
\&quot;Shrykel Copperhead sat outside the city limits, waiting, the odd warrior he had sliced up was seen in this area not too long ago. He had just killed two bears and went into town to cash in the claws and heads of his foes. <br />
Only a little longer, knowing this one, he'd be back at it again. Full of himself, confident, maybe overconfident, underprepared. Shrykel leaned against the city wall north and sharpened his blade, smiling musedly. <br />
Eventually Barncat came out, made some kind of yelp noise, ran back in, but ended up coming out with alot less surprise on his face. Not a good sign, this looked to be a fight. Still this impudent furball was inexperienced, and no match for an elf of Shrykel's calibre. <br />
The fight began, Skilled attacks to BarnCat's lucky hits, and continued this way for a short time before BarnCat retreated back inside. A few moments passed and Shrykel began to wonder if he's scared teh brash warrior into the town for the night and shrugged, then wandered off a few paces. <br />
\&quot;HEY! Needlenose! Ready for round 2?\&quot; <br />
(WHAAAT!?!) <br />
Growling, Shrykel turned and strode before BarnCat chest to chest, noticing his breath stank of healing potions. Well, this was something, the little upstart had gone into town, straight to the shop and got himself healed up to continue the fight it seemed. <br />
Fine. <br />
The battle resumed, same as before, Shrykel's 9 good hits to BarnCat's five random ones. <br />
BarnCat ran back inside, leaking blood like a ruptured flask. Moments later he re-emerged, healed, mostly and the fight went like this for some time. <br />
At sunrise, the constantly rehealing BarnCat scored a lucky hit combination that knocked Skrykel's sword out of his weary hands, got him a throat chop with the edge of a shield and mercifully, a sword stuck right between his eyes. <br />
Falling, dead, and shown to be wearing silksteel robes that were going to need washing, repairs, and a notch on the sleeve band showing a skull and crossbones with pointy ears. <br />
Thus ended Shrykel Copperhead's existence, to determination and patience. Which paid off handsomely.\&quot; </p>

<p> The Goblin King. <br />
THe Cave mouth opened wider than it actually was, it seemed more immense because of the large step BarnCat was taking, trying this mission. Today, after receiving advice from two other warriors and his new Clan Leader, he had decided to take on The Goblin King. So... He walked on in. At first the going was easy. <br />
Bile rats and Goblin Scouts surrounded him, and then surrounded him with their corpses. This newly gotten Steelwood Longbow was doing wonders! A level or more down he walked up their barracks hallway, expecting his destination to be right at the end of it. <br />
Wrong. <br />
Backtracking he travelled more long narrow caves until he found himself poised at the beginning of another bridge. Taking a rest from fighting the Hobgoblins, he looked around. <br />
\&quot;Well well well, pity you, made it this far, all the way to me, only to DIE!\&quot; <br />
Startled he hopped up at the sound of a spear landing right between his feet! <br />
\&quot;Minions! Take care of my light work...\&quot; <br />
Growls and scuffling filled the darkness and several small forms of goblins and hobgoblins alike ran toward him. He fired and dropped a few out of range of being able to strike back. Then, he was surrounded on three sides, and teh Goblin King walked up stood, and watched, arms crossed and smiling. Getting a better look at him, BarnCat could see a tarnished gold crown on his head and tattered red velvet robes, most likely covering armor and weapons. <br />
The Last Hobgoblin Berserker fell and the Goblin King looked at him. <br />
\&quot;What manner of creature are you? Half Elf? Half... what's with all the fur?\&quot; <br />
BarnCat growled, drank down a large healing potion, wiped his lips. \&quot;If you must know, well it won't matter anyway, you're going to die. My Father... was an Elf. My Mother? An Orc!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Orc eh? Don't recall Orcs having fur, your mother was no Orc. If you'd ever seen an Orc, you'd know. But sad to say I am the last thing you're going to see.\&quot; <br />
The King drew a brutal shortsword and swung wide a strike that was hopped over, ducked under, then flipped back from. BarnCat sunk a few arrows into te king's chest armor. Then, smiling like a cat watching a mouse walk into a trap, as the King just did. He fired up, missing the King completely! <br />
But this served it's purpose, that being to cut the cord holding a large metal and crystal chandelier above the king's head t come crashing down on him!  <br />
Stepping back as the king struggled. <br />
BarnCat thought Metal..., Lightning Bolt, and essentially nearly invented the microwave as the lightning zapped and over heated everything beneath the debris. <br />
He then stood.., waited for his mana to return, and let loose a magic blade spell at the crystals, again another invention ahead of it's time as needle thin refracted mage light composed itself into numerous beams of light. <br />
This king was now dying the old Death Of A Thousand Cuts. The Goblin King angrily threw off the chandelier and laid there gasping. <br />
He looked up, coughed. \&quot;Alright, I'll tell you something, I've been far and wide and have'nt seen a damned thing like you except in (Coughs). Your Mother were'nt no Orc, She was a damned...GlArGlE!\&quot; <br />
He never got to finish. BarnCat angrily stomped his chest down, held him by the neck and filled his throat, stomach and lungs with oil he'd found in the barracks for lighting the torches. <br />
He then lifted the Goblin King up, threw him into his throne, and just as the King opened his mouth to scream, BarnCat's Flame Tongue spell caught him in the face and ignited the flammables, causing an explosion to rock the caverns, and definitely blow up the poor King, who now was draped all over his throne, in smoking tatters and sizzling puddles of viscera. <br />
He should have listened, not reacted, but he had to admit, that was one helluva way to go!  </p>

<p> Caution: Men At Orc! <br />
The trip from Cloven Pine to Coradale was nice, nothing but the open air rushing past him as he ran, the wind in his fur, the ground beneath his feet and the heavy leather and metal boot that kicked him some 50 paces into the air laughingly. <br />
Such was the life of an enraged rabbit. Is it any wonder they're enraged? Just this sudden impact and WHAMP! Airborne! Where's the love? Oh well. <br />
BarnCat had to laugh after he booted the angry rodent. It rushed at him, or he at it, did it matter? No. heh.  <br />
Coradale appeared in veiw, but he was extremely fatigued and should have rested before doing too much else, but slowed to a leisurely walk and strolled in. <br />
He visited the shops, the bank, and then the pub t catch up on local happenings, then in the end, concluded Coradale was one slow nothing-happening little town. Good hunting, but little in the way of socialization.<br />
He stepped back outside of Coradale, breathed in, refreshed, sighed, smiled, and took to his feet at a decent bounding run, seeing noone else watching, he lowered to all fours and sped south like a cheetah. <br />
Nearing the bridge to Byrendell, he composed himself and resumed bipedal gait. and strolled to the north gate. Other warriors and hunters milled about outside, trading weapons, sparring, hunting the local vermin, or waiting for others to arrive. He walked on inside and looked for, ah hah, the Pub! Thirsty? Yessss... He entered and took the customary far corner seat. <br />
Note, earlier in Coradale he'd spoken with a female warrior about training newer warriors by joining them on their first cave quests, and being that he'd not been to the Orc Caves either he volunteered. Now seeing her sitting in Byrendell Pub he reminded her of the earlier idea and re-offered his service. <br />
Sometime later, he leaned against the wall outside toying with a bat he'd killed earlier. Looking around cautiously, he then bit it's left wing off, and chewed hungrily. <br />
(Little did he know years later in an entirely different dimension certain musicians became famous or infamous, for this kind of activity.) <br />
He smiled and flapped the remaining wing \&quot;Eeeeh eeeh lookit me, I'm flying in circles now, eeh .. :O Uh hiya..\&quot; <br />
The female warrior was outside and next to her was a younger warrior, equipped and looking around anxiously. He dropped the bat. \&quot;Ready?\&quot; she asked? \&quot;Eh, yeah, let's go?\&quot;he nodded. <br />
So, west he ran, not always best at waiting for others, then waited at the west face of the mountainside for the others to join him. They arrived soon afterwards. <br />
So, south. The path was occasionally obstructed by the odd rat or sewer snake which was quickly dispatched with a well placed stab or slice. Passing a sign that said, well, some words, never mind, reading was for scholars anyways, they entered the whatever the sign said they were entering. <br />
Stopping breifly to check packs and clean weapons and exchange strategies. The female warrior elbowed him and shamedly admitted she needed to borrow some gold for the Zanden Teleport fare. <br />
Zanden, where was he these days and how was he doing? Probably out teleporting all over the place rescuing the stranded, lost, wounded travellers. What a fulltime job. <br />
With the cave entrance spotted, entered and now behind them, that put a few surprised orcs in front of them. BarnCat's eyes adjusted to the dark rapidly and he went ahead of the group to take the brunt of the attacks. <br />
Female Orcs, maybe ones closely resembling his rumored mother?approached, bellowed and shreiked, and most definitely attacked. That was stopped easily enough, reluctantly though, but all the same, they died on swordtip like anything else. <br />
He looked down at their fallen bodies, none of them appeared to be his mother, but then again, he was'nt sure if he remembered his mother... <br />
He wandered back to see what was takin the other two so long. He stopped, the ground was vibrating as if someone was hitting it with a large stone club, and well, someone was! <br />
Some....one, some....Thing a large troll stood behind him, smirking like a trll with a smaller being in front of him. Not too much a stretch, but the spin, and swinging reach of BarnCat's elven short sword was'nt either. <br />
Thudding off the troll's leathery hide, the first hit was'nt too impressive, not nearly as impressive as being the ball in a giant scale game of golf. This version being played with stone clubs and hearty yelping cave wanderers. <br />
The others soon caught up, seemingly having reached an agreement to at least make forward motion. <br />
Healing spells slammed him back to the stone club slamming him forward, whichever way he was being slammed between them, he sliced at where he could until finally the troll agreed to give up his breathing and fall like some kind of ugly dullgreen trees with arms, legs, and yeah, stuff, okay, but fell at any rate. They walked past him and continued on, stopping fighting, healing eachother up and collecting the goods off the fallen enemies. <br />
[Dying battery time here folks, doncha just hate that?] <br />
Soon, it was indeed time to go, and so through a shimmerring oval in the air, stepped out, Zanden. He nodded accepted the gold for fare, gave the thumbs up and whisked them out of there. <br />
BarnCat killed an annoying Orc peasant, he seemed more intent on getting away then fighting. WHy did he do that? Kill some poor scared monster? Thats what Heroes did he supposed. <br />
Zanden re-appeared. \&quot;Well now, hah. If it isnt the little cat-person! Have'nt seen you in weeks. We'd take off soon, but heh, you know the rules. I will not teleport when there has been re-...urgh!\&quot; <br />
A rusty tarnished scimitar blade stuck it's way back out into open air through Zanden's chest! :O \&quot;ZANDEN!!\&quot; <br />
The old wizard slumped forward and slid off the blade like a soggy piece of meat and fell. <br />
BarnCat fought like an enraged rabbit, er, rabid, enraged, well he fought, and well. But unlike the enraged rabbit he won the fight, and rushed back to Zanden who was curled up on the gruond wheezing. Great. <br />
Now how was he going to get out of here? <br />
Zanden pulled him down to eyelevel, which was low as Zanden was... low. \&quot;Sorry, ace. You've take over from here. You got to.... get me to Byrendell. I need to rest and heal.\&quot; <br />
BarnCat scowled and asked how they were going to get out of here in time to save him. <br />
Zanden looked up, smiled and said \&quot;Close your eyes, breathe deep, there now, relax. Ok? Now concentrate on one word, The word is \&quot;[Rename]\&quot;!\&quot; <br />
He whispered something and passed out from the pain of his injuries, BarnCat gasped, astonished, but followed his orders. And soon, strangely, there were ....<br />
teleporting out of the Orc Caves.... <br />
TWO ZANDENS?!?</p>

<p> The Zanden Clause! (or \&quot;Wait! This Zanden has CLAWS?!\&quot;) <br />
 There's an idea! \&quot;Hey now, You can't attack ME! I'm in the midst of a personality crisis!\&quot;<br />
The air shimmered and then strobed in front of him as he appeared at the side of some matted muddy marsh grass. <br />
Who had summoned him now? He'd been teleporting all day now. He'd seen parts of Shade he'd never seen before, but could never really stick aroundlong enough to really enjoy them, let alone know what they were or where they were located. <br />
This one was yet another warrior, lost, and low on health, needing a lift. <br />
BarnCat was one weary Zanden replacement, feeling foolish in robes and unarmed. <br />
Zanden, was, well, recuperating in Byrendell, from drastic scimitar surgery. <br />
Earlier they'd hatched a plan where, BarnCat would take over Zanden's job until they had enough in teleport fare gold to buy some Golden Healing potions to speed his recovery. <br />
It seemed a decent idea at the time. It was'nt looking so much a sharp idea at the moment. 2500 in gold jingled in his satchel, and one more healing potion to buy before he could shuck off these robes and get back to doing what he was really preferring to do, which was anything but this. Being the public transportation system for an entire world of warriors was really irritating. <br />
It was amazing the troubles he'd seen the people he transported get themselves into, it really heightened his appreciation for what Zanden did for this place. Not many people made a living out of being everywhere at once. <br />
Luckily it was an easy day, at least according to Zanden, who could now sit up in bed and laugh about the stories BarnCat brought back with him in a grumbling and tired voice. He'd really hate to see what a REAL Busy day would be like. <br />
He once again teleported out, appeared in another cave where two warriors stood over the corpse of a Goblin King, rolling it over with their boots, and stripping the thing of it's weapons, gold and whatever else. He teleported one back to Cloven Pine. Went back, looked around. <br />
Where was the other one? Oh great. Lost another one! Wait there he was. Picking a fight with some remaining hobgoblin berserkers. Ok, He could wait.... waiting... la dee dah.. annnd action! <br />
Teleported this one out too. <br />
Noone seemed to notice any difference in the Zanden they once knew and heavily relied upon. This last one made some sidelong comment about Zanden needing a shave. Ha ha ha, yeah okay, whatever, let's go, huh? <br />
Evening came along and 3000 gold had finally reached it's quota, buying a golden healing potion from a warrior in the Pub, he ran to the Inn. Up the stairs, through the door to room 411, and boom. He tossed the healing potion to Zanden and went into the spare room to change out of these robes. <br />
He finally emerged in his customary elven steeljade and nightshade helm on. Black and green went well together and helped him feel like his old self again. Much as Zanden himself seemed to be at the moment. <br />
\&quot;Well, there you go. Healed up and ready to work. Now if you'll excuse me...\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Young man, I will most certainly not!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Damn, ok, what?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;You're to go get yourself better equipped. There's a warrior down below who roams far and wide in search of Adventure and other trappings of success in battle. You're to go to the pub and meet with him. I beleive you could learn a few things from him, and maybe even secure yourself some much better weaponry than that old beaten plowshear you call a sword.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Dandy, ok, well guess I'll go see this guy.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Don't be so growly, furface. He's also one of the best in your clan, you'll know him on site. Now, if you'll excuse me?\&quot; <br />
And excused he was, because unlike Zanden, BarnCat had better things to do than to hand out commands orders and advice on what he supposedly should be doing. <br />
Later in the Pub, sure enough, BarnCat did make contact with the hearty adventurer of a Clan member. <br />
This person was always an inspiration and entertaining to see chatting, and one day he'd really have to go hunting with him, to study his methods, and maybe show off a few of his own. But for now, they met outside. <br />
He received an Assassin's Katana of Darkness. <br />
That glorious swift black blade bestowed upon dark elves who'd completed their rite of passage, just the sort of thing BarnCat could use to carve his path in this world. <br />
That path seemed best carved to the next course he'd take, to Gloomy Vale! <br />
The Swamp Trilogy1: The Dead of Night. <br />
THe moon rose up and seemed to sit and watch from a comfortable place resting on some ragged torn clouds. Mist crawled along like wispy slugs through the swamp grass. <br />
Hoots howls, wails, sludging footsteps echoed through the swamp when not muffled like a dying breath. Drooling Fiends gathered, moved away, clustered again, their mouths again, breathing in gurgling rasps. Bile rats, mouths dripping with dark green ichor squeeled at eachother and fought over bones. Some of those bones still moving of their own volition. <br />
Speeding through all this was a familiar figure, who then stopped for breath and drew his blade to do some business. BarnCat smiled at the two drooling fiends who eyed him hungrily, and battle began. <br />
Attacking both sides the two sided attacks were originating from, it was almost a dance. One drooling fiend's bald slimy head was removed from the rest of itself. the other was pierced like an olive with a toothpick. All this time he'd been getting steadily chewed on by an opportunistic Bile Rat, who stopped eating or trying to at about the time it got a dark through it's head. So far so good. BarnCat reveiwed his mental notes, south, east then south again. Ok. <br />
He started off east when a large schlucking wheezing sound split the air and a grave sized hole appeared in the ground. <br />
Crypt entrance then resealed like a toothless mouth closing and off to his southwest it was heard the same sound of that awful entrance to unknown fears. <br />
Well, later for that idea. <br />
Running east, then south. A large crumbling form appeared out ofthe mist, it was huge, stark, frightening as it loomed over him, covered with sickly moss, the smell of rotten flesh, it was.... Gloomy Vale. </p>

<p> The Swamp Trilogy2: TombCat! <br />
Darkness fell across the land, the midnight hour was close at hand, creatures were out in search of blood. Barncat was in search of Spells. <br />
He'd heard that Gloomy had some very good spells for sale and he eyed a few of them for purchase. Acid Spray, Maniacal Skriek, and Death Cloud. Buying all three, he stepped outside to try them out. After all three were inscribed, he tried Acid Spray. <br />
FFFFPPPPHHHHHHFF!!!<br />
',;.';',;.',;';. <br />
Sizzling the bricks of Gloomy Vale, the cat had just marked his territory. <br />
That was fun. <br />
He then tried Maniacal Skriek. His mouth opened at out came this sound like 10,000 maniacs damned roars, screeches, wails, damn scary stuff. He startled himself and had to cut his choir recital from hell short. It had also attracted a fan. A Bog Wraith was bobbing in slow lazy circles near a pond, but now stopped and turned it's vague features towards him. <br />
Suddenly he felt a very real exhaustion and depression overcome him. He despaired, he doubted, he nearly died when he realised he was being hit with a Drain Life attack, which he had also bought. This was not the way he wanted to see it demonstrated. <br />
Coughing, he wearily drew his steelwood bow and fed the hungry spirit some arrows too. It finally toppled and fell into the mists, becoming one with them. <br />
Uncorking three large healing potions brought back his ambition for life, and his life, period. <br />
\&quot;gOOD ShOW noW YOO WanA TaKE someThinG rEal chAllenGinG?\&quot; <br />
Standing so close he should have smelled it was a large female Elite Zombie. Almost 7 feet tall, her black skin was like oil poured over yellowed bones and greenish musculature. Generally not a very pretty sight, big, loud and stupid. Could be an easy battle, what the hey. They fought for quite awhile. <br />
BarnCat seemed to be getting nowhere with this gal. Her charms were'nt working well either, as his armor deflected damage nicely. <br />
Something happened. Time seemed to slow and stop, from flood, to lava, to glacier, to rock, time stopped. BarnCat could'nt do anything, he faintly felt strikes and blows and impacts from somewhere, but he stood frozen in place, unable to fight back or run.  <br />
Limbo. He was dead now. Why had he died, how had he died, who was he? <br />
A deep rumbling volcano of a voice split into his skull and said \&quot;I've watched your progress for some time now and I'm impressed enough to give you the choice..... I... never Had. You can either return to your airsucking mortal life or join the prestigious ranks of my undead army!\&quot; <br />
It must be Chaos, where was he? In this limbo there was no up or down, in his mind there was no right or left, in his heart there was no right or wrong, only a sick curiousity, this curiousity killed the cat, it made him [Undead].</p>

<p> The Swamp Trilogy3: A Rotten Time. <br />
Back out into the swamp, a horrid creature stumbled out. One eye glazed and seeped like melting ice, his skin was a papery grey showing through patches of missing fur. His mouth hung open for his green tongue to loll out. He would have sighed if he breathed. For now, this thing we now see is TombCat. <br />
Through the recesses of his dead mind he cursed to himself on life, death and something called verizon and servers, whatever those were, they had cost him his life. <br />
He could'nt handle it anymore, he ran and ran, and, still ran, no pulse, no exhaustion, at least for quite awhile longer. <br />
He stopped when he found his old belongings lying there, in the shape of his oldest belonging, his body. Staring stupidly down while the remaining parts of his mind battled for logic in dead space. <br />
He finally reached down and pulled on the nightshade helm. Later his armor was on and he stood there, head tilted to the side, very clearly unfocussed, but hungry, very hungry. <br />
\&quot;WeLL WElL WHOse thIS!!! heY thEr HanNSUM!\&quot;\&quot; <br />
The loud mass of rotting garbage shambled up to him, almost admiringly. Her eyelashes fluttered, but only in one eye, the other eye hung out and rolled on her cheek. <br />
Mrs. Elite Zombie was back. <br />
He lifted his sword and tapped her neck with it, for emphasis, but no words. Trying to find words to put over his growing anger. She batted his arm away, growling, flinging the sword a few paces south from his weak dead hand. He looked at it sticking out of the swamp, and wanted to see it sticking out of the she-zombie. <br />
He suddenly made a break for it, picked it up and sliced it just in time to have it hit her right in the face. <br />
So the battle continued, nothing stopped, time stayed steady, timing was good, accuracy was horrible. His mind and body were too weak and stupid to be working anywhere alone, but still could not cooperate. <br />
He was starting to awaken as the battle went on, using the fight as an anchor for his mind to attach things to, he built upon it. <br />
He was now TombCat, he was Undead, he was'nt fighting for his life anymore for soon he realized upon hitting empty air, he was'nt alive anymore, neither was she, but he fared better because he still stood. <br />
He trudged on south not even bothering to inspect her remains. Soon he was back in town, he slipped past the innkeeper without him noticing. <br />
He could'nt stay like this though, he wanted to die again, choose life, choose magic, choose BarnCat. Maybe he could talk a dragon south of Slyythra into giving him a complete make-over? He laid down wearily and rested sleeplesly. <br />
Downstairs, the Innkeeper wrinkled his nose at the bad smells coming from room 247. <br />
Disgusting he thought as he pulled his nose off his rotting face trying to block out the smells of other undead tenants in the Inn. </p>

<p> Tales of Two Kings (but kings aitn got tails...) <br />
The dragon's mouth opened wide, flames erupted, searing rotten flesh off yellowed bones. An unearthly scream filled the air and... <br />
BarnCat snapped awake panting, eyes wide open but barely seeing anything. Oh well the nightmares would fade, but his short breaths proved onething, he was a living again. Time to make some use of that. <br />
Earlier after nearly recovering most of his lost battle strength that had been lost during his short time, dying, being undead, then redying to live again, (gets confusing dont it?) he'd arranged to guide a fellow warrior to the Goblin King. <br />
Later, running north, vaulting over bears and running by bewildered elves before they could draw a blade, and tripping over on startled wolf who ran off as soon as it regained footing, north, to Cloven Pine. <br />
Having arrived, he walked into the pub, where he saw SmackOne sitting with a mug of ale, sipping calmly. WHAT!?! Across from him there stood a Goblin leering ugly... uglily... not looking very nice. BarnCat kicked the offending little vermin off the bench. <br />
It flipped and hit the wall shattering. SHattering? Had Smack frozen it with an ice spell? <br />
Vhelsing walked by smiling. \&quot;Heh heh heh, those've been all over since their crowned the new Goblin King, it's a tradition, we've been finding those all over town everytime the old king dies and a new one steps up to take his place.\&quot; <br />
BarnCat grimaced, \&quot;What happens to the old king, does he get a proper burial or do the vile things cannibalise their former leige?\&quot; <br />
Vhelsing sat down next to SmackOne and ordered a beer. \&quot;Well We're not totally certain, but there's an undead goblin lord further within who bears a strikin resemblance to the king that's killed.\&quot; <br />
BarnCat had to admit, this was one efficient set of politics, constant recycled re-election with life itself being the term limit. (Necrocacy?) <br />
Darkness increased as BarnCat and SmackOne entered the cavern. Smack towered over him by nearly a foot or more, looking like he could have easily gone for a job as bodyguard, or wrestler, but Barn hoped what he sacrificed in strength he made up for in speed, there'd be a balance that way. Killing about everything in their path and BarnCat hoping he actually did remember the way they fought on. Halls, tunnels, cave passages, and confusion, damn. They stopped to catch a breath. <br />
Smack sheathed his sword and stood arms crossed, deep in thought. BarnCat ran north for a bit to put some arrows into an approaching goblin. This Bow Of the Protector was'nt the best out there, but it was an everlasting goblinstopper for sure. <br />
Running back down south he saw Smack still standing there, seemingly still in deep thought, so he then ran west, to stick arrows in a Bile Rat, looking around selfconsciously, he bit into the back leg and chewed quickly and quietly. These things were bitter and foul, but he forgot to pack a darn lunch. <br />
SmackOne gave a thumbs up sign, and pointed, and soon both were on their way. <br />
The throneroom was as he remembered it, same smells, the tattered red skins hanging from the walls, torches illuminating paintings of previous goblin royalty with names scrawled underneath like \&quot;Luzer\&quot; \&quot;DedGuy\&quot; \&quot;Hahalookitme I'm blown up now\&quot; That last oe must have been his old adversary... unless someone else tried the same method, lol. Yells and shouts erupted north of them. Smack and Barn rushed forward weapons at the ready. <br />
SmackOne's sword left silver arcs to make red bloody arcs in the air through the goblin pile, and BarnCat stepped back fired, stepped back again and fired still. <br />
Finally the Goblin King strode forth, this one seemed a little... runtier, weaker. <br />
Smack drew back his arm and swakked the king to him, he wacked it back to him, and a back and forth game between then involving a screaming projectile ended when the \&quot;ball\&quot; could take anymore and slumped to the ground. <br />
Smack stood up, kneeled and sifted through the treasure and took his share, motioning BarnCat to do the same, he did. Smack then saluted, and thanked him, then teleported out. <br />
BarnCat looked down and a smile crossed his features. Drawing a palm dager he skinned the king. Moments later a new painting hung, with words scrawled at the bottom. <br />
In the flash of teleport light they read: \&quot;Finally, The Cat HAS COME BACK TO the goblin caves. I'll Be Back &amp; next time have the pies ready. If Ya Smell-la-la-la what I'm cookin'?\&quot;</p>

<p> The Other Tale, the Other King. (Hard Orc pays off.) <br />
Days Later, back at Byrendell, he'd been trying to organize another Cave party. Now was that time. He'd trained back up to above his former living self as his current living self was.. now.. ok. Basicaly, lol, BarnCat's back to prime. Reygar soon strode in, looking his usual best, followed by Woman who somehow looked better than Rey. <br />
Well no wonder actually, but soon it came down to planning, networking with other warriors. <br />
SmackOne could'nt arrive as he'd been delayed back in Cloven. Outside, BarnCat ran west and leaned up against the mountainside, then walked due south, and proceeded on. <br />
His entry into the cave was unobstructed and the battles began a few steps further on, Reygar soon was at his side, alternately fighting and cast healing spells, damn he's good. Woman soon joined them and the merry trio were on their way. Walking, running stopping to fight. Trolls, Orcs, corpses. After what seemed like mere minutes they all arrived at a very narrow entry. <br />
Guarded by a large something. <br />
Reygar stepped forward confidently and sliced away at the obstruction, which in turn struck back. BarnCat edged past Woman and jumped up and down behind Rey to get a better look at what he was fighting. Rey too a step back and BarnCat landed off Rey's leg, and stumbled back, embarassed. His adversary was dead and he led the way in, there the battle really picked up. <br />
Monsters approached from all directions, and came to meet their deaths. Rey took the trolls on with ease. <br />
Woman ran forward and she seemed to have found the Leader of this motley crew. The Orc King was one big bugger who stood like a stone pillar, growling and beckoning them forward, tusks dripping and eyes glinting. <br />
BarnCat stopped in his tracks, stood and walked forward, questions forming in his mind, but he was totally ignored, and an elbow in the face from the king's careless backswing. How Rude! <br />
BarnCat took exception to that and answered the affront with a few of his own. the battle wore on, and wore out the king, who slumped to his knees, arms hanging at his sides. <br />
BarnCat looked down and was about to ask if he could have possibly known anything about his mother, who was still rumored to be an Orc as far as he knew.... <br />
\&quot;HRRAAOORRH!\&quot; <br />
Suddenly lifted off his feet, a vicegrip around his throat, his blurred vision confirmed he got too close, and now he was soon to die. <br />
An Errant fireball spell cast roared past distracting the king and BarnCat drew his sword, the newly gotten Wicked Scimitar of Chaos and ran the king's face right up to the hilt. Pulling out the Orc King dropped with a heavy thud, or Flump, (whatever sounds better, lol) <br />
Gathering up the goods off the king's corpse and those of his followers. Rey and Woman stood talking and BarnCat paced. <br />
WOman told him it was his kill, he should pick up the rest. That he did. Armor, weapons of thise he'd never seen before except on some other warriors. Looking down he saw something else, a ring? <br />
He quickly pocketted it and nodded to the others. Teleporting out, the cave grew quiet... a shadow crossed the form of the now dead king. <br />
\&quot;SSsso, he's been here too. Hrmmm. He's really moving up in the world. I should be proud of him.... but...\&quot; <br />
an inaudible shrug and the shadow drew back to where retreating footsteps walked the caves alone.</p>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>The Shade Board &gt; Shade - Non-Technical &gt; Shade Player Creations   \&quot;A thirst for Adventure.\&quot; </p>

<p> Bashing? Pppttt.., <br />
I never bash or malisciously implicate, lol. All names used in this tale, could have just been put in for substance and any resemblance to players, living, dead or undead is purely coincidental, lol. </p>

<p> Freezin and Fryin on the Trail to Xian. <br />
Training here and there, wherever most folks were'nt, Barncat still had the urges towards greater adventures than the standard 7- 8 town rut. Trik himself offered a giude trip to the Xian trail earlier and now was the best time he could act on it. <br />
Outside the city Trik met up with Reygar and yours truly, the hero of the story me, myself, yeah yeah aint I great? lmao. Ahem........., <br />
He ran south, and west, past a variety of monsters, they ran east, north, a few other directions, that gave litle time to remember or make note of. <br />
The one thing about hunting with Reygar or Trik is you gotta be fast, and who's fast furry feet sped after his Leader and Clanmate? <br />
Well, he tried to keep up. Lost a few times, off in the wrong direction other times, they finally regrouped and fought some pretty heavy opposition to their travel plans in the form of Stone Golems and some wicked Imps and Sorcerers who could barely cast a fishing line, let alone any kind of fearsome spell. <br />
After more directions altered, and paths ran by to mention. They came to a bridge.  <br />
Looking down he saw three warriors approaching, more tasty snacks, more battles against the puny fleshlings who came here to meet their dooms. <br />
Roaring mightily he caught their attention and one among them strode forward and attacked, this one was causing pain, if he could feel it, but he shouldnt BE feeling pain, he was the Flame Gargoyle! His red hot rock hide sparked with numerous hits to it by this bothersome human. <br />
Before he knew it, his life was extinguished and he crumbled to thousands of glowing fiery hot bits and rumbled menacingly as he tried to pull himself together. His weapons and other equipment were being taken and his one intact eye on the top of the pile watched them walk away. <br />
As soon as they were out of sight he concentrated on reforming his true shape and stood mightily up, roaring a firey taunt to them. <br />
It was BarnCat's turn at this monster and he took it eagerly, running forward, bladefirst. <br />
This being was tough, but not so tough it could not be killed again. This began to feel like a rite of passage, if not a personal milestone in his journeys, and his demeanor became more grave and serious as did his strikes. <br />
His life force was buffeted by cast healing spells as he fought on, eventually he Not healed fell, he who was, rose victorious and sifted through the remains of his fallen opponent. <br />
Curses, this was twice now! This second time taking tortuously long. <br />
So badly the Flame Gargoyle almost wanted to stand still and hand his weapon over to the strange warrior just to get this farce over with. With his goods once again pilfered from him, he lay still as any pile of crumbled molten rock would, and watched them walk away. <br />
This was one inenviable life it was to live as, but he had to admit, every now and then, someone came along who truly amused him and broke the monotony of his too-stable existance as surely as they broke his form to flaming bits. <br />
Meeting up with the other two, BarnCat came back smiling wider than a cat who'd eaten a 20 foot tall mouse, but it was no mouse, and he sure as Chaos was'nt going to eat it. <br />
Trik announced he was going to take his leave, saluted them both in the time-honored Trk Salute while Zanden appeared and whisked him off. Well with him and Reygar left, what was the plan? <br />
Necromansers further along the path provided some new challenge and sport and the night was'nt exactly young, but it was'nt old either, more like... middle aged or something. SO they walked on and descended a ladder. <br />
There Stood a Necromancer! <br />
He wore a purple and black robe with silver lines along the sleeves and hood. As he raised his arms to cast a spell at Reygar, Barncat and Rey drew and struck with equal determination. This too, fell, and one other came long, he too fell, after awhile, BarnCat's energy and nerve to go on finally appealed with logic to BarnCat and he got the longing for a relaxing smoke and drink at Byrendell Pub. <br />
Zanden appeared, exacted his fare and was also invited for a drink and some food at Byrendell which he gladly accepted. (Though unseen to the Teleportees, the Teleporter gave a parting thumbs up sign for a job well done which....<br />
...was in turn ...from a pile of glowing red rubble there formed a fist, that inclined to extend one digit in a returned gesture of the same. </p>

<p> One Treed Cat. <br />
The wind was blowing cooly, stars shining down thru the passing air to a pair of glowing orbs all their own set jewel-like in the face of the being standing still near a group of trees. <br />
The low growl of passing bears and howls of wolf packs couldnt stir into motion this silhouette. To his left and slightly north something large loomed up suddenly right about where it was'nt before! <br />
Ah hah, the Elf Tree. It was the largest tree he had ever seen, blotting out the stars in the sky with it's dense leaves, taller than any castle made by man. He leapt to action and run toward the tree. Motion attracted the hungry predators and two wolfs stepped in front of him. <br />
Destroying his obstacles, BarnCat proceeded into the tree. Once inside, he found himself in a large empty room, same as before, almost never any enemies in sight on this the first level. He trotted briskly south and east and saw Reygar in slient communicatoin with those outside the tree, nodding and smiling. <br />
Rey looked up and saluted,  giving forth a few Golden Healing Potions and reclosing his pack. Reygar leaned up against the wall resuming his telepathics. <br />
BarnCat was eager for action and descended the ladder. He almost scrambled back up when he saw a pack of Elves approach hastily, death in their eyes and carried on their sword-arms. This was scary back then, it was commonplace now. <br />
Even without the Golden Potions BarnCat thought he hadmastered the tree's secrets, secrets to staying alive and training to increase skill and wealth. <br />
But with all good things, it came to an end, a few times. <br />
His shadow floated over his dead body and valuable equipment, not \&quot;giving up the ghost\&quot; so to speak. <br />
As invisible as he was, the Elves who killed him walked by smirking, mocking him by repeating their stabs and swipes at his now-smoky form. Snickering malisciously they walked off to find living enemies to bedevil. <br />
After so many times, it was getting discouraging. After so many resurrections it started to seem as if he was becoming a burden. <br />
Finally, outside of Slyythra, alternately re-equipping his gear and returning the hits a wolf was scoring on him, he was finally reset, killed the wolf, thanked Rey and made plans to train elsewhere.</p>

<p> Doc'd the trot from Nacht to Okt. <br />
Nachtsburg, the City of Night. Not a bad little town, surrounded by large bad citizens outside. Orcs, Trolls and Ogre Enforcers patrolled outside, but they usually could'nt keep the more experienced warriors from their communing and commuting in out and around its glory. <br />
Leaving town and heading south, east, a smidge west, east and south again BarnCat was finally able to chuck his compass aside with irritation and relief and enter a cave. <br />
It was a dense tense battle on the inside, resulting on some dead Orc Mages, Trolls and a few Ogre Enforcers. That left some bodies to step, walk or just plain climb over. The light at the end of the tunnel revealed a valley which ended in another cave entrance. <br />
Again with the battling, the wicked scimitar of Chaos a blur int he air between him and those rushing at him, creating more death and saving a life. That's what it was all about. Another tunnel opening onto a valley, but this valley contained a Town. Ok'Tan, which BarnCat guessed must be Orcan for \&quot;Orc Town\&quot;. <br />
It was one hideous little town. <br />
Looking more like a rocky mound with a horrible face carved into it, windows for the eyes to the soul of this wretched town glowed with firelight as the entrance, mouthlike opened up to swallow him up within. Strange that with all the fighting outside, the Orcs within were at peace taking no heed of the humans within. <br />
BarnCat sat at a crude table made of beaten iron shields adorned with skulls. It looked like it needed a good cleaning, but he was'nt complaining. <br />
He ordered a drink, something called an Oorcs Lite was all he could afford, but it was better then nothing, or possibly the local water supply. Nodding and smiling to the few humans he recognized, suddenly, he felt odd. <br />
Someone was watching him! <br />
He looked to behind him and a hooded figure giving in to being seen agreed to its approach in earnest. <br />
The darkness within the hood hid the features of BarnCat's new visitor. Then a gloved hand slapped down on the table, presenting a scroll. It was tied with one thin leather strap fringed with silksteel tassels and UNtied with speed and read: <br />
\&quot;It brings me great pleasure to see you once again. <br />
You cannot yet know who I am or how I found you here. I've known of you for a very long time. <br />
I've witnessed your trials, triumphs, tragedies and every little trip up along the way. <br />
Ever notice how far it took you away from what you once were? <br />
Ever notice... how far it took you from where you once called Home? <br />
It gives me great pleasure to announce to you that there is now no further need to return \&quot;Home\&quot; as, well, it's no longer there! <br />
Signed, a longtime unknown friend, Watching, Waiting, in the shadows of your life.\&quot; <br />
Barncat jumped up from his chair knocking it over and looked down at where the messenger of this bizarre missive was....no longer there! It looked to be time to make a return visit, to where it all began.</p>

<p> Homecoming. <br />
Sunlight filtered down through the tufts of smoke still worming out of the blackened wood of the destroyed structure that was once a barn. The hay which he once slepton was softer, greyed, ashes. <br />
Animals, dead, smelling of cooked meats and rotten flesh lay at peace amidst the smoldering fires that patrolled the earth for new materials to feed their dying glows on, the rest were beds of glowing red charcoal. <br />
A Whole Village lie in ruins! <br />
BarnCat stood, not a single thought in mind, in a state that made his undead self seem lively in comparison. <br />
His breath was slow and shaky. His eyes fixed as his shield and sword dropped from weakened grips. He backed up in shock until he sat heavily on a relatively unburnt cart. It creaked with the weight of his armor, and his greif. Hard to beleive that even after all the harship and abuse he'd suffered here, he regretted it's passage. He surveyed more of the area. <br />
The Townhouse was a black skeleton of its former self, breathing black air into the darkening sky, the smoke turned the setting sun a sickly orange-yellow, then a final bloody red before sinking below the horizon like blood on the soil of a battlefield. <br />
So, it was now totally true, when they say you can never go home again... The prodigal son, the outcast from those who once lived here was the last of those who called this... home. <br />
Foot steps. . . . . <br />
coming closer . . . . <br />
and the hooded figure/person whoever he saw in Ok'tan sat next to him on the cart. <br />
Together they sat as the dying daylight was replaced by the glowing burnt ground. \&quot;Sigh, I had hoped it realy would'nt have come to this. I avoided this place for years. But I had to know, had to know if you were alive, if you were... happy.\&quot; <br />
BarnCat smild wryly and chuffed derisively. \&quot;Oh yes, I was very happy here. I was kept like any animal, like an embarassing secret, like as if my existance itself was a deliberate attempt to insult my family's bloodline.\&quot; <br />
The hooded figure stiffened. \&quot;YOU... I mean I don't think you could ever insult those who truly cared about you, those who have'nt, their loss was never having known you... like I have... never Understanding you... like I can.\&quot; <br />
BarnCat looked to his left at the person sitting there. \&quot;How do you seem to know so much? Why do you even care about these now dead strangers? How can you care any more than they who raised me from infancy?\&quot; <br />
The hood was drawn back with one hooked claw. Oval yellow eyes peered out at him, on features that seemed a different reflection of his own. \&quot;A face only a mother could Love I beleive is the phrase,..Son.\&quot; <br />
Now Moonlight filtered down through black trees, shadows stretched along the ground covering dying embers, and no matter the tales, the histories, of things before, during and ever after. Time padded along on silent cat's paws, but in a Land where Chaos Ruled, in Shade, the darkness always kept hidden from the light of knowledge, the future. </p>

<p>Epilogue. <br />
Sunlight creeped over the mountains cautiously, as if to see if it was safe to illuminate the scene before it, where seemingly moments before much had happened in dramatic manner. Here seen were indeed to sets of pawlike footprints that led into the ashen landscape of this ruined village. One set of footprints left, obviously leaving the other set to it's mysterious fate. <br />
No longer a mystery as was seen by a grave recently dug and a large stone blasted to a glossy finish by a dragons breath spell. Etched in by clawmarks were these parting words. <br />
\&quot;The source of my birth, the giver of life, was the taker of life and the cause of her death. Its her I thank for the beats of my heart, and thank for every passing breath. Now one of a kind, from hide to bone, and leaving this home I walk alone. Now I'm guided from the grave I sent her, by a hunger for battle and a thirst for adventure.\&quot; <br />
Later that night, something truly magical happened. The ground rumbled up and blasted open firing dust and a sparkling mist into the air, and when it all settled, what could be seen but an entirely new city, a Castletown, named Feral Gates. <br />
And finally, lol, a little something to lighten things up a bit: <br />
Every Thing I Ever Needed To Learn I Learned From My Cat<br />
Make the world your playground.<br />
Whenever you miss the sandbox, cover it up. <br />
Dragging a sock over it helps.<br />
If you can't get your way, lay across the keyboard till you do. <br />
When you are hungry, meow loudly so they feed you just to shut you up. <br />
Always find a good patch of sun to nap in. <br />
Nap often. <br />
When in trouble, just purr and look cute. <br />
Life is hard, and then you nap. <br />
Curiosity never killed anything except maybe a few hours. <br />
When in doubt, cop an attitude. <br />
Variety is the spice of life. One day, ignore people; the next day, annoy them. <br />
Climb your way to the top, that's why the curtains are there. <br />
Make your mark in the world, or at least spray in each corner.<br />
Always give generously; a bird or rodent left on the bed tells them, \&quot;I care\&quot;. <br />
When you have something important to say, try to say it in the dead of night when you're sure everyone's sleeping. There's no better way to get the attention you deserve.</p>

<p>Marking the One Year Shadiversary of my presence in this wondrous world, reviving that point of view, earliest perceptions, through cat's eyes. Dare to travel with me darkly down memory lane.  <br />
{I sounded kinda spooky just there now, heherhm...,}</p>

<p>CatDrgN   <br />
Location: \&quot;If there's anything more important than my ego around, I want it caught and shot now.\&quot; ~ Zaphod B.<br />
And it's Sequel: The Shade Board - {Cat Tales!: Furreal Accounts of Shaders and Shade-ventures!}<br />
{Did my Own little Boomp there didn't I? Huh? Huh?}</p>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;&gt;Scratched into the side of the chest containing this first installment of smuggled storystuffs&lt; <br />
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<font color="#808080">"Here's something to tide you over reading until I get more, these first two lunks was just to see if it could be done, and it can. It's a bit of back strain but possible. I'll expect to post MY story soon, but for now I'll rest, and prey. Story Courying is hungry work friend, hope supper isn't anyone you have a care for. Irregards, your eyes in disguise, K."</font><br />
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&gt;And TalonClawPaw tracks led muddily back out the door to the muck and quagmire of the unfathomable mess that was once by appearances a proud community.&lt;
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&quot;221&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>Religions/Mythologies!&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;o.O L. Ron Hubbard &amp; Scientology<br />
O.o</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;8/1/2005 6:10 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(1 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;722.1&nbsp;L. Ron Hubbard - Scientology's esteemed founder. By Michael Crowley <br />
<a href="http://www.slate.com/id/2122835/">http://www.slate.com/id/2122835/</a> <br />
*This one had me curious ever since I heard it discussed on the Howard Stern Show. Sure it seems cultish and kooky, but we are looking in from the outside and have no idea what's really on these people's minds. I can see how this ReLiGiOn would appeal to those in Holywood, as it has those same elements of fantasy and pretend from which all actors and film industrians draw their livelihood from.* </p>

<p>\&quot;Kooky Tom Cruisey, whooka<br />
whooka.\&quot; </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;8/1/2005 6:19 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(2 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;722.2 in reply to 722.1&nbsp;L. Ron Hubbard <a href="http://www.scientology.org/en_US/l-ron-hubbard/index.html">http://www.scientology.org/en_US/l-ron-hubbard/index.html</a> *From the main Scientology page itself, explore the site a little, read up. It's at the least verrry interesting, but don't let them convert you into a super saiyan 4 galactic messiah force weilding space hero or whatever, lol.* {This was more of a something for Aluminus to post, he's our local alien robot type guy, right?} </p>

<p>\&quot;Katie Holmes, nanu nanu!\&quot;</p>

<p>From:&nbsp;AluminusKann &nbsp;&nbsp;8/13/2005 12:53 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(3 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;722.3 in reply to 722.2&nbsp;&gt;Right! But you goofs got it all wrong. Here's how it really happened: The FudgeKnucklaz from planet Didnawipe-2 descended from Space and colonized Earth where they performed ticklish alien probes on giggling cavemen and then decided to burn them in fires and flatten them with large stone wheels, showing them how to invent those for themselves, also inventing the human tortilla shell and slapstick comedy. The largest most dark greenest of them all Lord Standardz and Lord Expectationz enacted a plan wherein they would swallow 54 gallons of starship fuel and pop-rocks, throw themselves into select volcanos and induce the continental divide/drift. The rest of the aliens went back to work laughing their asses off and began a selective breeding genetic manipulation involving oysters, gibbons marmosets and frisbees all on a large trampoline suspended over a boiling vat of darjeeling. In this way some of the first Britons were created, and hence life began in Britain and spread to the rest of the earth, turning different colors in sunlight, or lack thereof, and invented a saner religion for themselves involving a monotheistic father figure wielding destructivepowers, and contradicting himself while his earthborn illegitamate son was nailed to a couple of stick in an act attempting to cleanse the world of all it's sins. Not until L.Ron Hubbard refounded the alien theocracy have these vital facts come t light, and we're still patiently waiting for you humans to get it right, lol.&lt; </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;8/14/2005 3:03 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;ALL &nbsp;(4 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;722.4 in reply to 722.3&nbsp;*Lmaomfgd, It's so much clearer to me now, thank you!* <br />
{Opts to open this one up to discussion, as if it wasn't before} *Btw, people I disclaim any responsibility from whatever results from checking out any of the previously posted links. Alien Warlords and Nuclear weaponry attacks on your hardrive are all entirely dependant on how you spell Xenu and if you use crunchy or creamy peanut butter, lol.* </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Hideaki &nbsp;8/16/2005 1:49 pm&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;(5 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;722.5 in reply to 722.1&nbsp;I had to pop in here when I read the promo. I lived in Tampa/&nbsp;clearwater&nbsp;/ St pete &nbsp;Florida area for nearly 20 yrs. <br />
Clearwater is the epicenter of Scientology its the home base, the mother ship.&nbsp; Kirsty Alley has a beach house in the area, John Travolta has a home in the area. Tom Cruise has a big ole house in the area as well.&nbsp; The Scientologists have nearly taken over Clearwater completely , owning a large majority of the downtown buisnesses. On any given day you can see groups of white shirt dark pant uniformed scientologists in groups scurrying about here and there. </p>

<p>From:&nbsp;Stargoyle &nbsp;&nbsp;8/17/2005 12:00 am&nbsp;To:&nbsp;Hideaki unread&nbsp;(6 of 6)&nbsp;&nbsp;722.6 in reply to 722.5&nbsp;*That almost brings to mind Mormon Elders {kids in their late teens about, sent on door to door or international missionary work} Travolta's got his own private... huuuge airplane too. Tom Cruise just has a huge nose. And Kirstie Alley's just huge, though I hear from the same tabloids who made her humungous, she's losing weight again, lol. Speaking of tabloids, they're hinting at Katie Holme's chances of being the next RuNaWaY bRiDe. And I spent way too long for one person to learn how to use credit cards at the supermarket today, I'm marinated in Tabloids, ack ack ben and jen, brad and angelina and aniston, clinton and everyone else.*</p>
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&quot;165&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<font color="#000000">"He smiled as he held the old weathered photograph. His face grainly reflected over superimposing the picture of an immense battlemech weilding an axe the size of a steel girder. Its silver/grey paint scheme somehow looking chipper and optimistic amidst the smoking wreckage that served as its stage for this closing scene. How many battles have these two weathered, worlds and galaxies apart these victories spanned. The Pilot and the Robotic Combat Vehicle. Max "Bat" Masterson and his "War Machine". <br />
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"First entry, to definitely be continued." These older recollections had eroded some due to the passage of the rivers of time through his mind, they had to be mined out, delved into like seekin gold through an ancient Terran river. War Machine was a beauty though, you don't forget something like that. Based on a legendary armor clad hero written of in old graphic novelletes, WM was 100 tones of wellplaced weaponry. Missiles and Cannons and Lasers grew forth from its strength enhanced shoulders and arms and brandishing a huge battle axe it strode forth through battlefields beyond count, carving its own legend. <br />
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"And so it goes.." War Machine had a few major drawbacks though. One was speed, with a measly walking speed factor of one, running flank of twwo &lt;sorry got a cat on my lap trying to destroy my typin accuracy&gt; and a jumping of one, it had to be increased by the addition of triple strength myomers, though it ran the risk of debilitating and dangerous freezeups and shutdowns, it rarely had cause to worry about these as battles involving the use of this behemoth rarely lasted long enough to give this more than a passing awareness. Battles like this first one were proving grounds that served but ti introduce a foreward to the grand and memorable epic that War Machine authored, on pages and pages of battlefields, written in the blood of his enemies. <br />
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&quot;192&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;For the most part I am, and you are right about the database updates.  Tell me what groups/categories you want and I'll add them.<br />
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&quot;222&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;The profile questions have recently been overhauled.  If you answered the old questions, you may find that your answers no longer match the question.  <br />
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Please take a moment and update your questions, or answer them for the first time.<br />
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&quot;132&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;I'm working on getting the chat stuff worked out, I'm picturing a chat link in the upper menu for most of us, Meta, you know what to do for you.
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&quot;182&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;One time I thought I had pink-eye.  It turned out it was just red from allergy related rubbing.
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&quot;95&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;Ewwww!
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&quot;223&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;I found this quiz about Canada on a government of Canada website.  There are 20 random questions, and a time limit of 10 minutes.  The difficulty is set to easy.  Ha!<br />
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To those southerners who score poorly don't be sad, it's pretty tough.<br />
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I scored 11/20.  Sigh.  So sad.<br />
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No sense posting the answers, it'll spoil it for others and their questions will be different anyway.<br />
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Also some questions aren't specific to Canada.
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&quot;224&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<b><u><font face="Times New Roman" size="7" color="#FF0000">CHÁVEZ...YOU MUST DIE!!!!</font></u></b><br />
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN <br />
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It is certainly a MUST for The United States, to STOP buying crude and fuel oils from Venezuela, while Hugo Chávez and his gang are in power. It is NOW, not LATER, when the US Government through proper and legal actions MUST take this decision. It is a hell of lot cheaper for the American consumer to pay $4.oo, $5.oo or even $6.oo for a gallon of gas, than having to pay for the final cost of taking strong military action in the region against the leader of communist subversion throughout the southern hemisphere –Hugo Chávez Military action– which more sooner than later will have to be taken in conjunction with Venezuelan armed forces, is the only means to put an end to the chaos Chávez is promoting and financing through out the whole of Latin America. Such a drastic but inevitable step by the United States, will clearly show the Venezuelan people, how really serious and corrosive is the political game Chávez has been playing with the resources of the country, and to what extent that game, inspired by COMMUNIST CUBA, is not ACCEPTABLE for the Venezuelan family and its future. <br />
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The US Government should not hesitate to STOP THE FLOW OF OIL from Venezuela to The United States, 'till the ends and most of the objectives for which Chávez has been –covertly and now openly–struggling all these years, get to the point of no return. Then it will be too late too costly and too bloody. Chávez is, no doubt, the 'beach head' through which Fidel Castro's communist Cuba, Putin's Russia and Ahmadinejad's Iran are seriously and methodically conspiring against the most sensitive interests of The United States in the region and western way of life, with the purpose of fulfilling each other’s past and present aims and interests, political, religious and economic. Bolivia's Morales, Ecuador's Correa and of course Nicaragua's Ortega, are new but very active players in this perverse game. So.....? <br />
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The confrontation between US Government and Hugo Chávez should be decided and implemented NOW, not when the Iranian missiles are out the assembly lines and ready to be fired towards well known targets in continental United States, Puerto Rico and even in Guantanamo Cuba, or when o the Russian factories in Venezuela are finally supplying arms and ammunition to guerrilla groups everywhere in the sub continent. The latest developments regarding the planned summit conference between Chávez and Marulanda –the FARC leader– somewhere in the jungles of Colombia regarding the liberation of assorted hostages, should clarify –absolutely– who the real leader of that guerrilla group really is. It is not he who commands guerrilla units in the field, but he who finances them and gives them shelter, protection and even medical care and R&R within our very borders. That summit has but one purpose: To restore Chávez popularity within Venezuela through a fraudulent act of humanitarianism, thus overhauling his corroded image in the international sphere, as well as to create, in the local arena, a diversion for the proper dealing of his Constitutional Reform. Clever, isn't it? <br />
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Venezuela under Chávez, should be declared ENEMY # 1 of The United States and therefore, diplomatic relations should be immediately cut. It is a dirty shame to see CITGO gas stations spread from coast to coast in the United States, selling Venezuelan gasoline to Americans, who pay their dollars to have theirs throats –and ours– cut by Hugo Chávez and his thugs. Because it is from CITGO's sales and revenues that Chávez project gets a Substantial percentage of the funds –in hard US currency– for the subversion and communization of Venezuela. How long must-democracy-loving-people in Venezuela and The United States will have to wait to see the beginning of the end of this diabolic Dictator? Hasn't the lessons been learned yet? When a cancer is detected, it should be immediately attacked. To let it spread, is suicide. <br />
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*NEWS FLASH:** <br />
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**Chavez is NOW getting a Russian Weapons Factory built by Putin.** <br />
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**The RUSSIANS are building an AK-47 Kalashnikov Assault Rifle factory in <br />
Venezuela , to give armament support to Communist Rebel groups throughout the Americas.** <br />
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**Chavez NOW has IRANIANS operating his oil refineries in Venezuela for him. <br />
It is likely only a matter of time, if not already, before Chavez has** <br />
**Iranian built LONG RANGE missiles, with a variety of warhead types aimed <br />
at: Guess Who?** <br />
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**CITGO is NOW in the process of Changing Its Name to PETRO EXPRESS due to <br />
the loss of gasoline sales in the USA due to the recent publicity of** <br />
**ownership by Chavez of Venezuela. ** <br />
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**Every dollar you spend with CITGO <br />
or PETRO EXPRESS gasoline will be used <br />
against you, your basic human rights, and your freedoms. He will start wars <br />
here in the Americas that will probably be the death of millions of free <br />
people.** <br />
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**THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT because Chavez is starting to feel the loss of** <br />
**revenue from his holdings.* <br />
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HE OWNS CITGO. This is a very important move that everyone should be aware of. <br />
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**ANNOUNCED JUST RECENTLY, CITGO, BEING AWARE THAT SALES ARE DOWN DUE TO U.S <br />
.** CUSTOMERS NOT WANTING TO BUY FROM 'CITGO-CHAVEZ', HAVE STARTED TO CHANGE <br />
THE NAME OF SOME OF THEIR STORES TO: 'PETRO EXPRESS'** <br />
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**DO NOT BUY FROM 'PETRO EXPRESS' EITHER!!!** <br />
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**'PETRO EXPRESS' IS ALSO 100% OWNED BY 'CHAVEZ.'** <br />
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**KEEP THIS MEMO GOING SO THAT EVERYONE KNOWS WHAT IS HAPPENING.** <br />
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**BOYCOTT 'CITGO' AND 'PETRO EXPRESS'.............MAKE SURE THIS IS PASSED <br />
ON TO EVERYONE YOUR E-MAIL LIST IN THE UNITED STATES AND OUTSIDE OF <br />
** AMERICA**
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&quot;223&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;I got 11/20 too!! They was tricky questions.&quot;
&quot;222&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Looking good!&quot;
&quot;186&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>OMG hi!</p>

<p>I'm still trying to get caught up on all of the posts, I completely missed your entrance! Try not to get lost again! Somebody you don't want might find you!</p>&quot;
&quot;67&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;I don't listen to any of that stuff on the radio! I just listen to a local station when the alarm clock goes off in the morning and for the rest of the day I listen to Ag's and my own music collection. NEWS is depressing! I avoid it like rabies!&quot;
&quot;185&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>A link for Bush Burning...</p>

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&quot;174&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>-.-</p>

<p>So not impressed, lol.</p>&quot;
&quot;149&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;I don't think stores are obligated to accept more than 20 cents in pennies per purchase. At least loose ones. Rolled ones are probably acceptable. I'm not trying to rain on your parade or anything, lol. Uhh, Ag told me about it, ask him!&quot;
&quot;220&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;I haven't played any Transformers video games. =(&quot;
&quot;110&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;You don't see a scroll bar in post 10? So you can see the text that goes off the right side of the screen??&quot;
&quot;149&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;What!  I don't remember saying that.  If it's true then maybe it's only in Canada.
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&quot;182&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;lol, cutie!&quot;
&quot;182&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>LoL, well there ya go. This RedEyes revels in posting and playing while stoned outta his gourd, his motto is Wake n Bake. </p>

<p>Here's a few from my old CGShade ignore list. </p>

<p>Twi<br />
Bowhuntr<br />
CQ<br />
Lewd<br />
Unwanted<br />
THORN<br />
Mardi<br />
Justaplayer<br />
Justice<br />
Obiwan<br />
Oaf<br />
Rammstein<br />
DemonX<br />
Severe<br />
Vaoutlaw<br />
Dstalker<br />
Remygate</p>

<p>My memory of them is fading, I must be recovering. </p>

<p>Msn Astrology Chat badness should it ever creep it's way over here.</p>

<p>DylanTheBirdFlier<br />
FeelingMyPrism<br />
AgentProvokatuer<br />
ANgelSilverdrake<br />
AmazingGrace</p>

<p>Man who else used to churn my guts seeing them Enter the room..,</p>

<p>Hard to recall when I'm so currently inconveniently peaceful feeling tonight lol.</p>
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&quot;220&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;I played the Rental Only Nintendo one of Beast Wars Transmetals, and currently have the PS2 TF Armada one and the Movie one, unlocking those hidden characters is a blast,  just whupped ass as G1 Megatron earlier tonight. I seem t recal playing an old old nintendo TF game that was a chunky sidescrolling piece of work that had a boxy Optimus Prime who'd walk or transform and shoot at jets and tanks on a hilly landscape, but it's been eons. We'd also go into the QBasic programmings and change parameters on games like Snakes and Gorillas to make them into transformers, even had a version of Scorched Earth that had the tanks saying TF phrases when firing or blowing up.
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&quot;95&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;Lo0L, have you misplaced your midday meal?
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&quot;132&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;Yep, once firmly accessed, save to faves. Like with the old one though, being one window on the screen at a time I probably won't be in til I Know someone else is on site. Is there a way to be able to tell if someone is in the room? I might still have some of my old live links hmtl scripts! I wonder if those can be customized for this site?
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&quot;192&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;Frighteningly Revelationary!
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&quot;223&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<font color="#4B0082"><font face="Tempus sans itc" color="#4B0082"> !7  out of 20. Not too shabby although <br />
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&quot;223&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;10/20, compared to you guys I'd be a Smart Canadian! I'll have my immigration papers written up in due time lol.
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&quot;110&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;I don't see any text running off the screen lol. I can send you guys a screenshot if you're curious.
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;Alot of the news angers or depresses me. But there must be a demand for it, though I'm sure there's good news out there somewhere. If they'd but let me  want to do a show on what's Right in the world, Good news, Happy Funny stuff. Get your realism elsewhere, on my show we'd Seek The Smile!
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&quot;224&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Now if only I knew which gas stations sold CitGo gas. Problem is now that our regular gas prices are so jacked up and Chavoline's price stays lower we'll get dependant on it if we're not already. We're Petrofied without gas, having become way too addicted economically to it.
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&quot;174&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<font color="#FF0000">I shall have to Wiki Red Buttons, and I think he's dead already, the scissors won't do a thing to him.</font>
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;33&quot;;&quot;<p>Degolburg = Constantintilople<br />
Glukmoore =<br />
Glorfindal = <br />
Romar = TypeCastleVania / TypeCastle<br />
Qexelcrag =<br />
Esoterra = Kokoterra?<br />
Polareia Borealis = </p>

<p>The Shades = Limbo, Graveyard = The Crypt, Mausoleum = The Chaosium, Ramius = Chaos?</p>

<p>The Dark Horse Tavern = Feral Gates Forest Bar &amp; Grill?</p>

<p>And maybe once we get 15 players we'll have people to name the Masters after!</p>

<p>Metaphorm lunges at you with Thermachromorphic Spectre Sceptre! </p>

<p>Do we have other dwellings than Shacks to build later on in DKs?</p>
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&quot;224&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<b><font color="#FF0000">Trust me, bro...Im tired of Chávez...HE IS A COMPLETE PITY!!!!</font></b>
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Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;186&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<font color="#FF0000"><b>LMAO...I hope Chávez don't find me lol<br />
Say hello to your fiancé, Aquaman lol</b></font>
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Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;107&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="6" color="#FF0000">KLANG! KLANG!!!! 
ZAGRETRONIAN IS HERE....HANDSOME AS EVER!!!!<br />
lmao</font></b><div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
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&quot;224&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;FOTOS DEL ASS CH&Aacute;VEZ!!!!!
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Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;115&quot;;&quot;53&quot;;&quot;<p>Scoring Up!</p>

<p>At the part where Aqrn calculated 19/9 in favor of the Men, my odd scoring systematics have them at men-18/women-12, a closer race. And further on down the rounds from the sounds of the pounds 7-men to 7-women. Now totalling them up we see 26 to 15 OR  25/19 with the men winning in either figure. </p>

<p>Which goes to show? </p>

<p>Women at least can take a joke, many of them married one hwahahha, wait...</p>

<p>Am I a Joke?</p>

<p>Brb, I'm gonna go ask lol.</p>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;With a Rebel Yell I say More More More! I mean, when more comes, more will be here.
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&quot;132&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;About knowing if someone is in the chat, I'm not sure, I'll have to think about it.
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;34&quot;;&quot;I believe we have farmhouses and castles...  The price of these is awful frightful.
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&quot;110&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;I think it's just Aqrn's computer - her screen isn't as wide as mine and so it can't show as much.  To cope, Firefox puts in a scrollbar.<br />
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I would have thought you'd have something similar, maybe webtv does it differently.<br />
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No biggie.
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&quot;224&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;Hahaha, I like it... Gas.  Ass.  hahaha.<br />
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... I'm so simple *sigh*
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&quot;186&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;A good morning to you too Zaggy.
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&quot;174&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;It's called aerating.. It's good for the worms.
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&quot;95&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;Yeah, my imagination went places I didn't care for.
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&quot;186&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="6">LMAO AQUAMAN...HELLO TO YOU TOO</font></b>
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Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;224&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<font size="6" color="#FF0000">LMAO...<br />
CHÁVEZ IS AN ASS FACE THAT FARTS GAS!!! LOL</font>
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Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;224&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>The unreal scoop on Huevos Cholos, Hugo Ch&aacute;vez - Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia Address: <a href="http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Chavez">http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Chavez</a> I laughed like a</p>

<p>nine tailed legless cow?</p>

<p>when I read the Whale &amp; Cockroach part of his biography LoL.</p>
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;35&quot;;&quot;There's a reason for that lol I guess those take up server space once built, alot of servers will jack up prices on dwellings and clan creations to reduce the amounts of junk data stored or something. A determined enough group like one of the logd &lt;CHAOS&gt; we started cost 5000000gold and 500gems, or well you get the idea, but we worked our turns off to make that happen, both times. I say roomate where ya can or the module Clan Dormitories, like an inn in clan halls, charged 100 gold a night, on other servers it's called Clan Barracks. But it does lack the customability and furnishings of a built estate, the bare necessities of \&quot;living on the base\&quot; so to speak.
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&quot;110&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;{I think it uses a rudimentary something of an internet explorer attempted equivalent blablablah macromedia blablablah network thingy. I'm a technaught.}
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&quot;174&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>Lmao!</p>

<p>{Point. If the hide toughens up or dries too much your worms are deprived their Red Buttons, hey if he had tapeworms would they be redtape worms? This is one educational thread.}</p>
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&quot;193&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Ah man oh man Why oh why is Environmentalism considered a Religion? <br />
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<font color="#008000">Don't make me go Green! Ulp! Too late. D'oh! Fine, green it is, but I don't gotta like it. So, Environmentalism as a Religion, why? They trying to liken it to Scientology? See article there on that as well, but I'll say here it's nothing alike, it's not even apples and oranges, it's apples and pumice. Maybe I'm outta the loop but I don't consider it a religion, I don't consider it kooky though alot of the alternate life stuff does attract it's unique personalities, very similarly categorized individuals. But you can't generalize, even if you can, it's not nice, quit it. Knock it off.<br />
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Al Gore is NO Elrond Hubbard SciElftologist lol, it's not kooky or nutty to give a damn about the ground of the globe you walk on as it spins and orbits in star freckled blackness, we're a speck of dust in the infinite universe, a thin layer of a dimesion, but we can do a little something to take care of it. It's courtesy. It's like cleaning your room, your house. It keeps it sanitary, safe, hygenic, livable. WHy can't the outside of the house be the same way? <br />
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My point is I might not be very environmental or religious but I know the two are not twain or however. I won't pee on your bible if you don't poo in my yard. <br />
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Amen, peace love recycle, volunteer, respect the opinions of others, you can always laugh later privately or in like minded company, as if anyone can stop that anyways lol.</font> <br />
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We now return you to your irregularly unscheduled sequence of living events measured by varying increments of chronologic denotations.
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&quot;225&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;The TypeCastle's First Halloween Thread! And I'll also post up a fun site for sighs and sounds to help you get further into the mood!:<br />
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I'm not sure what my plans are for halloween, I'll probably be working but I'm not gonna make the same mistake as last year and pack nothing but halloween candy for worklunch, ugh what a nightmare. All that above is one of the best halloween sites online that I've seen! Quizilla's nice too, for finding out which halloween monster you are or what you should dress up as, Quizfarm as well. <br />
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Don't take candy from creepy people in vehicles, wear reflective clothing, carry flashlights, small children should always be accompanied by responsible adults, don't vandalize or steal halloween decor, and when a security guard who looks like me tells you happy halloween ya damn well better not respond with ƒç† you ya rentacop or he'll turn into a real monster lol, I mean without the lol.
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>Matt Drudge really Has retired! He's been replaced on his old timeslot with Bill Cunningham. First impressions, either he's sarcastically spoofing and overdoing the conservative republican mindset or he really is that much. And if he really is that much, yeesh, I can wait til 10pm &amp; Coast To Coast to tune in.</p>

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Dear Reader, <br />
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It nears All Hallow Eve and Sharkey has been helping me prepare for the festivities here. Our celebrations will be held in the Town Inn of Byrendell this year as I am unable to travel. I have been immobilized by the Telus curse as has Sharkey and a few others. Perhaps, some special magic of the evening will release us from this wretched curse but for now we are grounded and must spend our time on the 'Other side'.<br />
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As it turns out our preparations have been fraught with difficulties and a mystery of sorts as well. <br />
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Early this afternoon, as I was passing the large formal dining rooms, I could hear what sounded like shouting and pounding coming from within those rooms. I stopped to investigate. As I approached the large glass doors that are kept closed and locked when we are not entertaining guests, I could see Sharkey there pounding on the window and pleading to have the doors opened. <br />
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I ran over to her as it was obvious all was not well. <br />
I reached to turn the great skeleton key in it's lock but it was not there! I could not see it on the ground nearby either. I searched the area but to no avail. Sharkey was shouting something about an evil spirit. I motioned to Sharkey that I was going to go to the kitchen entrance.<br />
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"We are locked in Ma'am!" She yelled through the glass to me. <br />
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"I will get cook's key Shark. Please calm yourself.!" I shouted back. She nodded but did still look frightened. <br />
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I obtained the key from Cook's small office and unlocked the pantry entrance to the dining room. <br />
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Sharkey and the two servants who were with her nearly knocked me over with their hugs at the relief of being freed from the room. <br />
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"What happened here?" I asked the three of them.<br />
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"We were preparing the room for the feast tomorrow night, when the kitchen door slammed shut, Miss." It was Penny replying. I turned my attention to her. "We paid it no mind at first but when I tried to leave to get more linens for the tables, the door was locked. None of the cooks were in that kitchen today Miss, they are all working in the big kitchen today. It could not have been them." <br />
<br />
It certainly did seem strange, but I was sure there was some logical explanation to it all and said so. <br />
<br />
I propped a chair against the door from the pantry to keep it open but the missing key from the main foyer doors was indeed a puzzle to me.<br />
<br />
A few hours later one of the serving girls appeared at the door to my small den where I do the household accounts. <br />
<br />
"Miss RAIVEN?"<br />
<br />
Come in, Penny. What is it?" She looked completely distraught. <br />
<br />
It's a disaster Miss! Please come quick. Sharkey bids you come quick!"<br />
<br />
I put down my pen. "What happened? Are you hurt? Where is Sharkey?" <br />
<br />
"The dining room, Miss" and she was out the door with me trying to collect my thoughts and rushing to follow her. <br />
<br />
We arrived at the formal dining room doors together. Sharkey let us in. They were no longer locked? I did not unlock those doors before. I had no time to dwell on that little oddity,however, as Sharkey was pointing to one of the large round tables. <br />
<br />
It was a complete disaster. The large chandelier above it had fallen on the table that had just been set with all it's cutlery, charger plates, linens and glasses. <br />
<br />
Sharkey almost hysterical. "It's a ghost did this Miss. I know it is'. <br />
<br />
I give her a hug. "Now Shark, surely you are not frightened by ghosts. You hunt in the swamp all the time. Did anyone get hurt?" <br />
<br />
"Ma'am, I can see what is in the swamp! The Cat. He got a couple of cuts when the glass flew but he is ok." <br />
<br />
"Cat is here? Back from Bal Tor, already? I was not expecting him until tomorrow! Where is that scoundrel?"<br />
<br />
I was personally pleased that he had arrived. The General, himself, had just gotten back that morning as well. it seemed that all of Chaos' children would be gathered for the feast.<br />
<br />
"At your service, Madam."<br />
<br />
"Cat!" I gave him a hug. "It's been a long time. Correspondence from Tor is slow to say the least. But why are you here in the dining rooms?" <br />
<br />
"I thought, I might find you down here fussing about."<br />
<br />
"Please, let me just see into this latest disaster and I will meet you in the bar for a glass of our fine wine." <br />
<br />
He nodded his agreement, bowed ever so slightly and was off to the pub. <br />
<br />
I turned my attention back to the disaster that was the table. Sharkey and the girls were busy picking up the peices of glass and debris. <br />
<br />
"Well, let's get this cleaned up and reset. I will have the handy man check the chains on the chandelier. Probably they were just worn." A weak link. A worn rope. The great light fixture was lowered to light the candles and raised back into position each evening this dining room was used.<br />
<br />
Confident that Sharkey and the serving girls were calmed down and able to cope, I went down to the pub to meet the Cat. <br />
<br />
There he was and as often happened a crowd had gathered round his table as he regaled them with stories. And tonight as it was so near to All hallows Eve, it was ghost stories he was telling. <br />
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&quot;225&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<font face="Tempus sans ITC" size="3" color="#4B0082">The publican put a glass of wine in my hand and I took a seat in the 'story circle'. I raised my glass slighty to him as he told his story and let myself get lost in the tale.<br />
<br />
Just as the Cat was about to tell the who of the who-done-it, I was called back to the dining room. <br />
<br />
The handyman was there, waiting for me. <br />
<br />
"Ma'am, ain't been no wear on them chains nor the rope neither."<br />
<br />
"Did someone intentionally cut the chandelier loose, then?" I asked. <br />
<br />
"No Ma'am. It's a mystery is what it is. No damage anywhere at all." He shook his head. "I dunno." He shrugged.<br />
<br />
"Ok, thank you, Edgar." And he took his leave. I was left alone with my thoughts. The girls had reset the table and the room looked beautiful for the feast to come.<br />
<br />
"Bon soir, Madame." Startled, I looked around to find a girl of about five or six standing next to me. She was dressed in a costume from the previous century, and an elaborate party frock it was too. <br />
<br />
"Bon soir, petite. Are you lost little one?" <br />
<br />
"No, Maman said I could greet the guests till bedtime." <br />
<br />
"Are you having a costume party tonight? What is your name?" <br />
<br />
"Madame, I am Mirielle. No costumes tonight. It is an important ball. My brother, Gabriel goes to war tomorrow."<br />
<br />
"What is your last name, precious? Your mother is no where near as you can see and neither is your brother. Maybe I can help you find them"<br />
<br />
"De Lioncourt, madame. but there is my brother on the dance floor with his fiance." <br />
<br />
She was looking across the room, smiling. I looked up too, knowing full well there was nothing there. I turned back to take the little girl's hand to see if we might not find out what room she was staying at but she was gone. <br />
<br />
Well, I was confused and disoriented by my meeting with this precocious child and her disappearance into seemingly thin air was disconcerting to say the least. <br />
<br />
The story telling sessions in the pub were done for the night so I retired to my rooms upstairs. I was sitting at my small desk writing out some correspondence before bed. <br />
<br />
"Votre cle', Madame." <br />
<br />
I looked up startled to see the young girl, Mirielle, standing there holding a large skeleton key.<br />
<br />
"Where did you get that, little one?"<br />
<br />
"On the floor by the door." <br />
<br />
"Thank you." I take the key. "The dining room door, little one?" <br />
<br />
She nods.<br />
<br />
"Where is your maman and papa, little one?" <br />
<br />
"They are here." <br />
<br />
"Here in this room? In the Inn?"<br />
<br />
My sentence repeats itself in my head. <br />
<br />
I look down at the letter I was writing and back up and she is gone again. This is getting strange. Did I fall asleep at my desk? Many hours seemed to have passed. I start to get dressed for bed. But the gleam of a metal object on the bookcase across the room catches my eye. It is the skeleton key from the dining room grand entrance doors. Curious.<br />
<br />
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<br />
<br />
Kind Reader, <br />
<br />
Today is All Hallow Eve and I have been spending the day preparing for the dinner in the formal dining room. <br />
<br />
Sharkey, and I were putting menus and placecards at each setting when I mentioned to her the little girl. <br />
<br />
"She is a ghost, Ma'am." <br />
<br />
"Oh Sharkey, do not be silly. She is a little girl. Nothing more."<br />
<br />
"No Ma'am. A ghost. A human ghost crossed over from that other place. They are the most dangerous. They do not know they are ghosts. They do not know they have powers. They do not know they have left reality."<br />
<br />
"Sharkey. Don't be silly." But I am beginning to believe her just a little. <br />
<br />
"It is true, Ma'am. It was her almost killed us yesterday with the chandelier. I am sure of it."<br />
<br />
"Ok, Sharkey, that is enough." <br />
<br />
I leave the dining room and have my page send a message to the Cat to meet me in my study as soon as he was able.<br />
<br />
He turns up about an hour later, fussing about being disturbed in the middle of the day.<br />
<br />
I told him my story of the little girl. <br />
<br />
"Mirielle de Lioncourt? I know that name. The Lioncourt name. Yes. It was a famous name about one hundred years ago. <br />
<br />
They were popular in the courts of the royals back in their day. They had much influence with the kings of the time. Wealthy too. They had a son. Something odd. I can not remember it. About the son" <br />
<br />
"Did he die at war? The girl said he was having a farewell party."<br />
<br />
"No....I do not think that is it. Something odd about the child, though. There was a Mirielle de Lioncourt. But she would never have been at this inn as a child. The inn was not built until she was much older.<br />
Let me see what I can find out."<br />
<br />
<br />
It is believed that on this night, the spirits of the dead can walk with the living. And I am beginning to believe I have encountered a ghost myself. <br />
<br />
The evening is a gorgeous one. The sun sets like a big orange ball dropping behind the Pepper mountains and leaving behind it tracings of deep pink splashed across the sky until dusk turns all to black.<br />
<br />
The guest arrive all dressed in their finest raiments and stunning masks decorated with jewels and the feathers of exotic birds. It promises to be an interesting night. It is not only my clan in attendence tonight but all clans that follow Chaos are represented. <br />
<br />
I am finally able to engage the Cat in conversation regarding our previous talk. <br />
<br />
"Ah yes, the de Lioncourts. After the son returned from the wars, it was rumoured there were vampires in the countryside. The peassants were terrified and indeed corpses completely drained of blood were turning up. The son lived in an old mansion north of Coradale. And it was near there that the bodies began to be found. The wolves howled when his carriage passed. He was believed to be the killer. The peasants are very superstitious but that is the story. "<br />
<br />
"And nothing of a little girl, then?"<br />
<br />
"One old man recalls seeing a grave on the estate when he was a boy. A lamb, carved of alabaster was the headstone. He said the name was Mary de Lioncourt but it was definately a child's grave. It is no longer on the property"<br />
<br />
"Thanks, Cat. Intriquing isn't it? Vampires and ghosts. Hmmm...." <br />
<br />
The evening goes well. Good food. Good wine. Good music. We celebrate the conquests of our deceased heroes with many toasts of pride and remembrance. <br />
<br />
The time comes at last to say good night and I climb the stairs to my room. As I am walking down the corridor, I hear shouting from one of the rooms. <br />
<br />
You can not take her Gabriel!! No! <br />
<br />
With that I can hear the sounds of a some sort of brawl. I run to the door where the noise is coming from and the door opens, almost by itself. <br />
<br />
I witness two men and a woman arguing. Their is a small child in a bed. She is unconcious and paler than death. The older man is holding the young man back. The woman obviously distressed is begging them both to stop. <br />
<br />
She goes to the child and kneels by the bed. Takes one of her small hands in her own and prays out loud. <br />
<br />
"Mirielle, our daughter is lost to us." The older man walks over to the bed and puts his hand on the woman's shoulder."<br />
<br />
"You must let me take her!! I can save her." <br />
<br />
"No!" the older man shakes his head. "Not like that. Do you want her to become wht you are? No, not my child, not my daughter. No Gabriel"<br />
<br />
"She is my baby sister. I can not let her die like this. The plague has claimed many young lives. Do not let it take her too."<br />
<br />
He too fell to his knees begging them to allow him to save the child. And I saw the tears fall on his cheeks and they were of blood. <br />
<br />
The scene played itself out before me as if by actors on a stage and I the audience unable to be acknowledged but still involved for all that. Finally amidst the tears and anguish of this trio, the child drew a deep breath and was no more. <br />
<br />
I took one her little hands in my own and held it gently. <br />
<br />
"You are free little one."<br />
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<br />
The dawn was beginning to break. There was a loud rapping on my door. I stirred awake and sat up. It was the Cat. <br />
<br />
"People just come and go from this room at will it seems. Cat why are you up so early? "<br />
<br />
"Have not been to bed yet, Hrah!! Been up playing cards with your General, my girl. How is your ghost doing?"<br />
<br />
"I think she is at rest, Cat. I do not think we will see her again. But Gabriel de Lioncourt, what do you know of him?"<br />
<br />
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&quot;226&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>Recruit Party Members</p>

<p>To recruit housemates or colleagues into Shades of Household Chaos!, give them either of the following invite codes. The first code will expire after three days (which is useful if give it out in a public blog entry or forum, without worrying about gatecrashers finding the link later on), the other is usable permanently.</p>

<p>Three-Day Invite Code<br />
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Permanent Invite Code<br />
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Alternatively, they can just manually enter the invite code \&quot;76b6e065bf6b\&quot; or \&quot;76b63f2f4242\&quot;.</p>

<p>Party Timezone<br />
The current server time in London is 13:00 on Monday the 22nd of October, 2007. What time is it where your party is?</p>
 
<p>An older fave, but newer goodie, and I've changed up alot of the missions to be very familiar to Shade players, yet accessible to anyone who knows the misery and boredom of housework. Themed Shadelike adventures with simulated test PvP Quest. Let me know if you're Head Of Household where you are and I can promote you to Henchling, a fellow brute officer of all things chaotic, shady and choring who can also create their own home cleaning missions for themselves and others to brave the completion of. Various selectable avatars and randomly chosen character classes probably predetermined by your choice of favored residential duties. It's no LotGD, but this <a href="http://Www.Kevan.Org">Www.Kevan.Org</a> treasure could be another official TypeCastle Fave. And I sound lke a damn commercial lol I should be in Radio! I should be winding down for the night, I got this one eye trying to close and the other one blurring lol night all. Chore Your Own Adventures.</p>
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&quot;225&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;D'accord aux Oui, that Lioncourt name does sounds familiar lol! As does that bedevilling JesterCat as seen on <a href="http://cavernsofblood.com/scarystuff.html">http://cavernsofblood.com/scarystuff.html</a> his Song is the Jesters Walk <a href="http://h03.net/DontLink/jester.mid">http://h03.net/DontLink/jester.mid</a> his costume ideas at <a href="http://h03.net/DontLink/clowns/index.htm">http://h03.net/DontLink/clowns/index.htm</a> make him want to <a href="http://h03.net/DontLink/CatShock.wav">http://h03.net/DontLink/CatShock.wav</a> for joy! (How come all those say Don't Link, I'm fully crediting them!) Good Storying Raiven! Well folks, I go out for one last ceegaroo, and head to bed. Might try for astral travel, who wants to be haunted? You do? Well ok then, tune in cause I'm about to get scary. <br />
<br />
Rosebud.
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&quot;77&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;Registry maybe = conception, date time of first post or site publishing = birthchart lol. The trick is it was conceived in Mass. Or wherever Fireefly is. And Born in Washington, or vice versa. Ah hah, multiple charts will reveal the truest reading.
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&quot;77&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;Waitaminute sneaky lol, events charts ain't Got conceptions! They have foreshadowings, and plannings.
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&quot;65&quot;;&quot;130&quot;;&quot;<p>Crawling in my skin<br />
these wounds they will not heal<br />
fear is how I fall<br />
confusing what is real<br />
there's something inside me that pulls beneath the surface<br />
consuming/confusing<br />
this lack of self-control I fear is never ending<br />
controlling/I can't seem<br />
to find myself again<br />
my walls are closing in<br />
(without a sense of confidence and I'm convinced that there's just too much pressure to take) <br />
I've felt this way before<br />
so insecure<br />
crawling in my skin<br />
these wounds they will not heal<br />
fear is how I fall<br />
confusing what is real<br />
discomfort, endlessly has pulled itself upon me<br />
distracting/reacting<br />
against my will I stand beside my own reflection<br />
it's haunting how I can't seem... <br />
to find myself again<br />
my walls are closing in<br />
(without a sense of confidence and I'm convinced that there's just too much pressure to take) <br />
I've felt this way before<br />
so insecure<br />
crawling in my skin<br />
these wounds they will not heal<br />
fear is how I fall<br />
confusing what is real<br />
crawling in my skin<br />
these wounds they will not heal<br />
fear is how I fall<br />
confusing confusing what is real<br />
there's something inside me that pulls beneath the surface<br />
consuming/confusing what is real<br />
this lack of self-control I fear is never ending<br />
controlling/confusing what is real</p>
 
<p>[I'm all for renaming this Scorpio! We have Cancer, now we should have Scorpio! Face it, it's a disorder that makes you broody moody nocturnal introverted illtempered vicious and spiteful lol hence I should be diagnosd with Scorpio. It sounds Way better than Sarcoidosis, which sounds too much like sclerosis, and sarcophagus. Ah gawdamnit the coffeepot wasn't all the way in and  got a small mess going. Probably just one other else part of the thing that has me worried lately, impatience, lack of coordination, nervous motion, sleeping disorder either too much and wake up feelin stiff and dead or too little and just feeling dead, hoping all this passes soon! Halloween is coming up and I'd like to be in the mood to Enjoy it. Not in he mood to punch out the first annoying trick or treater I see.]</p>
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&quot;226&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>STR:10<br />
Inventory:<br />
26 gold pieces<br />
CON:9<br />
DEX:10<br />
CHR:10<br />
INT:11<br />
WIS:10<br />
XP:160<br />
Scarapace is an Apprentice of Shades of Household Chaos!.<br />
Your character details are public.<br />
To share profile with other people can link to<br />
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Scarapace - Level 1 Sorcerer<br />
[The Scarapace is all up in the household yo, lol down to chore out like maid crazy homes or something.]</p>
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;I'm thinking of loggin in ]C0BALT[ one last time and challenging someone to a PvP, I won't win anyways, but the gear I have stored won't go to waste on an inaccessible character. Wait no I changed my mind, that gear perishes with me, those cretins don't deserve all those goods! I'll give it to ]AUKAEL{ aka Eaglex maybe. Lotta people leaving Cosmic's funtastic realms for greener or just cleaner pastures. I hear NintendoDS has online capabilities and I'm tempted to price them. Imagine it, color, not having to wait for pages to refresh to see if you hit or got hit, which in itself is admittedly ridiculous. If you can afford the bst phone and reliable telco service you can enjoy games like Shade, otherwise suffer in Sending Loading Misery, and they won't tel you what their games are optimized for either. Bad Business, but so far they have the niche on things Massively Multiplayer and Wireless in the way of RPG. This unfortunately has made them lazy. And those alternatives are creepin closer in and claiming gamers about a dozen a month. I've been busy back in Pokemon myself, nobody to have to look over your southern for at all times, leisure and fun. Ya know. Shade &amp; LOTR's game architecture had no idea how it could be exploited, or exhausted, that human element. Guess I'll keep my characters and gear of LOTR unless the clan wants it. And when I finally leave Shade in unignorable overwhelming disgust for all it is and all it is not {CAT}s will have some gear too. A handy little severance package of a sort lol. What a depressing topic I know! But unless enough people just stop patronizing any establishment, that business will never know that it's going badly.
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&quot;227&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>Welcome, to the shambling, decaying world of unlife! </p>

<p>As a newly-infected zombie, my raison d'etre is to catch and devour the brains of the living, as clumsily as possible. See if I can trick my closest friends into a horrible skull-crunching death! They'll thank me in the end.</p>

<p>[Feed me your Brains!]<br />
<a href="http://kevan.org/brain.cgi?Cobalt%20Manticore">http://kevan.org/brain.cgi?Cobalt%20Manticore</a>.</p>

<p>[Check out how many brains I've eaten so far!]<br />
<a href="http://kevan.org/brain.cgi?Cobalt%20Manticore!count">http://kevan.org/brain.cgi?Cobalt%20Manticore!count</a> </p>
 
<p>Urban Dead is a massively-multiplayer web-based zombie game from the creator of Graaaagh. Join right now, and fight to reclaim a ruined city as a soldier, a scientist, a civilian survivor or a fresh, hungry zombie.</p>
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&quot;227&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>Cobalt Manticore - Level 3 Zombie<br />
Class:Zombie<br />
]Wraithlike Revenant, fanged clawed and pure evil. Revive is your only salvation, or just run, your choice really.[<br />
Wearing: a dark blue short-sleeved shirt, a dark blue jacket, a blue coat, a pair of dark blue jeans and a pair of black leather boots<br />
Level:3<br />
XP:41<br />
Group:none<br />
Joined:2006-07-04 20:56:00<br />
Skills:<br />
Axe Proficiency (An extra +15% when attacking with an axe.) <br />
Vigour Mortis (Zombie gets +10% to hit with all non-weapon attacks.) <br />
Lurching Gait (Zombie can walk as fast as the living.) <br />
Died:11&nbsp;times<br />
First died:unknown<br />
Real name:Cryptoknight&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.urbandead.com/profile.cgi?id=588314">http://www.urbandead.com/profile.cgi?id=588314</a>  </p>

<p>[It's kinda a weak character, and it dies daily still but eh whatever lol Should be called AlwaysDead but it gets easier the more skills you learn.]</p>
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>[...then I'll say it.]</p>

<p>Aherm, \&quot;Just what we don't need, more Republiconservative Talk Radio Personality Disorders hanging off the front of GWB's Pants Zipper by their Teeth!\&quot; There, leave the rough words to me, I'm feeling real venomous lately anyways. Speaking of,</p>
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&quot;79&quot;;&quot;40&quot;;&quot;<p>Probably tooo late. </p>

<p>It's an early bump but by the time the rest of the world wakes up it'll already be Scorpio time, so play dirty, play for keeps, don't play too close to where the Scorpio sleeps. Or if you're lookin too nice, ya might get the stinger lol. </p>

<p>This Scorpio phase sees me turning into 34 years old and hoping this Saturn Return ç®å¶ is firmly done with me. </p>

<p>I mentioned somewhere why I want Sarcoidosis renamed Scorpio right? Right! </p>

<p>34 years old soon 10:34 now, gotta go!</p>
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&quot;79&quot;;&quot;41&quot;;&quot;Happy Birfday!!&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;42&quot;;&quot;Not yet you silly filly.
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&quot;226&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>STR:10<br />
CON:10<br />
DEX:9<br />
CHR:11<br />
INT:10<br />
WIS:10<br />
XP:0<br />
Sitegeist is an Apprentice of Shades of Household Chaos!.<br />
<a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=Sitegeist">http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=Sitegeist</a><br />
Sitegeist - Level 1 Bard</p>
 
<p>{Bard Works Build Character, your character class is probably based on what chores you've selected as specialties in character creation, not chosen avatar. Mine's a Lestat looking pic. Scarapace went for a Ape-like looking one and Meta's Gandalfish!}</p>
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&quot;227&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>Crucipher Astrogoth - Level 42 Zombie<br />
Class:Zombie</p>

<p><a href="http://monster.namedecoder.com/webimages/ghoul-CRUCIPHER.png">http://monster.namedecoder.com/webimages/ghoul-CRUCIPHER.png</a> Cursed, Ravenous, Undertaker-Crushing, Investigator-Pulverizing Horror Enslaved by Rage! <a href="http://kevan.org/brain.cgi?Crucipher%20Astrogoth">http://kevan.org/brain.cgi?Crucipher%20Astrogoth</a> The answer to Life, the Universe &amp; Everything: Level 42!</p>

<p>Wearing: a torn and bloodstained black short-sleeved shirt, a tattered dark blue jacket, a tattered and bloodstained dark blue coat, a tattered pair of black trousers and a battered and blood-soaked pair of black shoes</p>

<p>Level:42<br />
XP:2281<br />
Joined:2006-07-04 20:52:01</p>

<p>Skills:</p>

<p>Basic Firearms Training (Player gets +25% to hit with all firearms attacks.) </p>

<p>Pistol Training (An extra +25% to hit with a pistol.) </p>

<p>Advanced Pistol Training (An extra +10% to hit.) </p>

<p>Shotgun Training (An extra +25% to hit with a shotgun.) </p>

<p>Advanced Shotgun Training (An extra +10% to hit.) </p>

<p>Hand-to-Hand Combat (+15% to melee attacks.) </p>

<p>Knife Combat (An extra +15% when attacking with a knife.) </p>

<p>Axe Proficiency (An extra +15% when attacking with an axe.) </p>

<p>Free Running (Can move between adjacent buildings without stepping outside.) </p>

<p>NecroTech Employment (Player is able to operate DNA Extractors, and can identify NecroTech offices from the street.) </p>

<p>Lab Experience (Can recognise and operate basic-level NecroTech equipment.) </p>

<p>NecroNet Access (Player can access terminals in powered NT buildings, allowing map scans and syringe manufacture.) </p>

<p>First Aid (Player is able to heal an extra 5HP when using a first-aid kit.) <br />
Surgery (Player can heal a further 5HP if working in a hospital with power.) </p>

<p>Diagnosis (The HP values of nearby survivors are displayed next to their name.) </p>

<p>Shopping (Player may choose which stores to loot, when searching a mall.) </p>

<p>Bargain Hunting (Player is 25% more likely to find something when searching a mall.) </p>

<p>Body Building (Player has a maximum of 60 Hit Points instead of 50.) </p>

<p>Tagging (Player's spraycans last longer. XP bonuses are awarded for tagging certain buildings.) </p>

<p>Construction (Player is able to build barricades, repair machinery and restore ruined buildings.) </p>

<p>Radio Operation (Player is able to broadcast within the restricted 26.00-28.00 MHz range.) </p>

<p>Headshot (If the player delivers a killing blow to a zombie, it must spend an extra 5AP to stand up.) </p>

<p>Scent Fear (Survivors with less than 25HP are shown as 'wounded', less than 13HP are 'dying'. Both are asterisked on the map.) </p>

<p>Scent Blood (The HP values and infection status of nearby survivors are displayed next to their name.) </p>

<p>Scent Trail (Zombie is able to sense the new positions of survivors it's had recent contact with.) </p>

<p>Scent Death (Zombie can sense the largest nearby groups of zombies and corpses, including members of its group, and distinguish revivifying bodies.) </p>

<p>Digestion (Whenever the zombie deals bite damage, it gains HP equal to the damage dealt.) </p>

<p>Infectious Bite (Bitten survivors become infected and lose 1HP per action until cured.) </p>

<p>Vigour Mortis (Zombie gets +10% to hit with all non-weapon attacks.) </p>

<p>Neck Lurch (Zombie gets an extra +10% to hit with bite attacks.) </p>

<p>Death Grip (Zombie gets an extra +15% to hit with hand attacks.) </p>

<p>Rend Flesh (Hand attacks deal an extra 1 damage.) </p>

<p>Tangling Grasp (If the zombie hits with hands, its further attacks on that victim are at +10% to base attack until it loses its grip.) </p>

<p>Feeding Drag (Zombie is able to drag dying survivors (those with 12HP or less) out into the street.) </p>

<p>Memories of Life (Zombie is able to open doors to buildings.) </p>

<p>Death Rattle (Zombie is able to communicate through a limited, groaned form of speech.) </p>

<p>Feeding Groan (If faced with a survivor, the zombie can emit moans audible outside up to six blocks away.) </p>

<p>Ransack (Zombie is able to damage the interior of abandoned buildings, rendering them unbarricadable and harder to search, until repaired.) </p>

<p>Flailing Gesture (Zombie is able to gesture towards people, objects, buildings and compass directions.) </p>

<p>Lurching Gait (Zombie can walk as fast as the living.) </p>

<p>Ankle Grab (Zombie only spends 1AP standing up.) </p>

<p>Brain Rot (Zombie is harder to DNA-scan, and can only be revivified in a powered NT building using NecroNet access.) </p>

<p>Died:168&nbsp;times<br />
First died:unknown<br />
Real name:Stargoyle&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>{I would HIghly suggest Not acquiring the Brain Rot skill, once you go there it's very very hard to turn back. I have one super zombie character, a true lord of darkness at the highest level attainable, but nobody wants to revive or can revive me unless I'm in a Necrotech building and I keep getting killed and throw out with the garbage lol. So I just keep eating and killing humans. Next characters I'll keep at level 41, or whatever it is now excepting the BR skill. Though since they've enhanced teh Ransack skill to be able to completely destroy buildings the Zeds have the upper hand. The humans are overbarricading buildings, screwing over their fellow Humans, thus allowing more Zombies to be created. Once your Dead, you're Zed.}</p>
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&quot;227&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>{The buggers erased my Clan Group page in their Wiki, but left this.} </p>

<p>Crucipher Astrogoth<br />
From The Urban Dead Wiki</p>

<p>{Hey kids, yep Crucipher here too. My good buddies Aluminus Kann, Cobalt Manticore and our nutty buddy of the {SOC} Aryiak wanna just represent up on the users section to you. Ya got anything ta say you gotta go through me first, lol, hrrr hrr hrrr, brrring it. </p>

<p>We probably don't make many friends the way we play, but I like ta think the way we play makes for worthier friends.} </p>

<p>Blood And Souls for Lord Chaos! </p>

<p>Chaotic Animal Tribe, Chaos is in our Nature! </p>

<p>Soldiers Of Chaos, use that weapon or get to steppin'!* </p>

<p>{We're from those MMWRPGs you play on your cellphone. Aluminus is an alumni from the giant robot battlefields, Cobalt's an inhobbitant of the Tolkien world, Me and Aryiak are burning souls fired straight from the shaded maw of Chaos himself. We know rpg, we live rpg, and we lack pity for the fools who cannot grasp rpg. No creativity, no safety. No fun, feel the gun. You get the idea.} </p>

<p>We play our way, you play your's. </p>

<p>There is no right way, there is only the surviving way.* </p>

<p>{Seeya around Malton!} </p>

<p>Retrieved from <a href="http://wiki.urbandead.com/index.php/User:Crucipher_Astrogoth">http://wiki.urbandead.com/index.php/User:Crucipher_Astrogoth</a></p>
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&quot;225&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>Uh those links ain't working, maybe that's why the DONTLINK, they're useless. Just check out that site itself. </p>

<p>I'm looking for a George Bush mask lol, he's one scary dude. </p>

<p>Already have got one of those neat VoiceChangers that give you a deeper rumbling MonsterVoice or a squeaking quavering mechanical sounding AlienVoice. Fun little toy that.</p>

<p>I know what I want for haloween treats this time, Hickory Farms and trial sized bags of chips and crackers, sugar just doesn't do it for me as much anymore, but tootsie rolls and butterscotch and coffee nips still rock.</p>
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>I did another call-in to the Joe show, I was the only one I think! I'm the go to guy for the call ins lol just call me Freelance Radio Seasoning to Spice up the shows, give them that listened to feeling. I call it Practice. </p>

<p>Brett keeps editing his Blog threads, deleting them completely off record, I'm curious what's going on there. Heated arguements ensue there true, but maybe there's another reason? I can speculate, nothing more. </p>

<p>Nothing new on the job hunt front, still spinning gears in idle, all options seem exhausted for now. Waiting on Inspiration and Direction. I may have to start up my own station and hire myself. KCAT 123 FM?</p>
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&quot;25&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>{The Buggers Deleted Bloodgeon! RavenBlack, you are so draind of every liter of blood in your frame once I find you.} Vampires!</p>

<p>Someone (whose account has been deleted) has lured you into this dark alleyway. As you wait for your eyes to adjust, you feel something brush against your neck. There is a slight popping noise, of fangs sinking into your veins. You are paralysed, while the blood drains from your body. As the fangs retract, you feel a new strength, and a new coldness in your limbs. You have joined the ranks of the undead. </p>

<p>To drink the blood of others, you need to have a vampire name. Enter your name below. {Maybe I'll just need a new name?}</p>

<p>{Hmmm..,}</p>
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&quot;25&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<font face="Times New Roman">My Vampire | Vampires! The vampire hEmOgObLiN have drunk 16 pints of blood, rank is Bloodsucker - next rank at 20 pints. 
<a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=hEmOgObLiN">http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=hEmOgObLiN</a> Son of Bloodgeon! Now there'll have to be a reckoning, problem is if Ravenblack sees the isp he'll pull that same old wicked uncool ç®å¶ of making it so I can't keep any blood in me, leak like a seive, gain no rank. But it wouldn't let me access Bloodgeon's account so it's either deleted and/or banned. Some Game Admin get real ™þ窥 sometimes. Meanwhile support your local vampire, TypeCastle's very own hEmOgObLiN or make a vampire of your own.</font>
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&quot;225&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<font face="Tempus sans ITC" color="#4B0082" size="3">A Ghostly Story from another Raven.</font><br />
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<font face="Griffin","Papyrus" size="3"><b>Part the First - A Ghostly Encounter</b><br />
<br />
I am a sixth level warrior charged with the Holy Mission of ridding our land of the undead hordes that foul the souls of the innocent. I have been assigned the duty of cleansing the swamps of the zombies, fiends and skeletons that are found there. Each day I grow a little stronger. It is my duty as well to heal those in need. My magic is weak but I feel it grow in me with each cast, every incantation. <br />
<br />
I have recently made my home at the Inn in the wicked city of Gloomy Vale. The town is deep in the swamps and haunted by ghosts. A heavy mist keeps it shrouded and barely visible most of the time. In the distance it seems to fade away and reappear. Various nefarious clans and lawless warriors call it home. Never-the-less, the innkeeper has been very kind to me and tells me stories of the various denizens and passersthrough of the town.<br />
<br />
I hunt the swamps dressed in a robes and hood to hide my identity and sex as women warriors are often preyed upon in these parts. Around my neck, under the robes is a heavy cross that is itself a reliquary containing a tiny piece of the soulstorm staff reputed to be the weapon of Grimm. It is my solemn duty to carry this relic and protect it as a holy object. <br />
<br />
Today I was on my usual mission of fighting the undead creatures when I spotted an unknown figure looming nearby. I was battling an elite zombie soldier when he stepped into view. I had the zombie nearly defeated and cast a heal at the unknown character and was surprised to find him so low on health. A few more slashes of my sword finished off the zombie and I approached this unknown soul. He was wearing a heavy ragged, woolen robe tied with twine. His long hair was a mass of matts and knots; his long beard braided in the fashion of ancient druids. He was pulling himself forward by leaning on his staff. <br />
<br />
"My lord, spare an old man a few healing potions as I am sorely wounded and will surely perish." He begged of me. <br />
<br />
I agreed to help him and as I searched through my pack my hood fell back revealing my face to him. <br />
<br />
"What is your name child?" he asked.<br />
<br />
"They call me White Raven. A blessing was cast upon me to serve as a paladin." <br />
<br />
I administered healing potion after healing potion until my sack was empty. A healthy color bloomed upon his face and he began to grow stronger. My own health was still low and my life in peril as I had not healed since fighting the Zombie.<br />
<br />
"Thank you my child. I will be on my way." He said quietly and placed a wizened hand upon my head.<br />
<br />
I regarded the mysterious man with wonder but could only think that he had cast a spell  upon me. I watched him for a long time as he slowly walked away. The lantern he was carrying swung slowly from side to side and I could hear the dull thud of his staff on the bog as he disappeared into the fog. The lantern became dim and finally I could see it no more and all around me was silence, save for the wail of the wraithes. <br />
<br />
I was so weak that I began to wonder how I would get back home to the inn. <br />
<br />
I called upon the wizard Zanden for his assistance but he refused, mercenary that he is, as I had no gold with which to pay him having given it all to the old man as well. <br />
<br />
I determined that I would walk back and mustered all my strength to proceed. I noticed that the cross that I was carrying had become very warm and opened it by unlatching the series of catches that would reveal the relic within. <br />
<br />
I was amazed beyond belief to see that the tiny object was glowing bright blue and almost blindingly bright. But as I stared at it I felt my health begin to recover until I was fully myself. And with that the light was extinguished and I was able to walk back to Gloomy Vale. <br />
<br />
When I arrived I related my tale of finding the old man in the swamp to the innkeeper but he was unaware of any regulars to the area that fit his description. <br />
<br />
"Wait, a minute," he said stumbling to form his words with his thoughts, "Grimm the old wizard, looked very much like your description after Chaos was released from his prison in the town of Bal Rak. It is said that Grimm fought tirelessly to vanquish the that terrible demon that he had inadvertently released on our world. That was so long ago. I was just a child back then myself. Of course, Grimm disappeared shortly after that. Some say never to be seen again; others say his ghost walks the land still looking for the evil he must fight for all eternity; still others say he never really left."<br />
<br />
<br />
I placed my hand upon the cross under my cloak. It was cool, cooler than my skin. <br />
<br />
"Thank you kind sir. For your stories. I doubt though, that my old man was a ghost." I smiled, made my leave of him and climbed the stairs leading to the rooms. <br />
<br />
<br />
~~~~PaladinRaven</font><br />
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&quot;224&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>OK quick survey here just for shoes and goggles... </p>

<p>How much do you all pay (per gallon) for regular unleaded gas? We are down to $3.14/g. Yay us =/ </p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>(there's a reason I only date girls with cars =p I don't need a licence)</p>
 
<div class="sig">...Huh?</div>&quot;
&quot;132&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;I can open up <a href="mailto:Metaphorm@webtv.net">Metaphorm@webtv.net</a> for MSN Messenger, it's a very rudimentary version and I can't cut and paste from it, log it, or access enhanced features and avatars for it, and as long as I'm not loading a huge site it won't bog down too much. {Dunno about that being a chat solution for the whole site lol Sitegeist has his share of the members here as well, Reygar's one chatty bugger!} But for instantaneous TypeCastle Admin chat it'll do ok. One of the Original reasons for multiple versions of me was to divvy up the huge messenger list workload by topic or interest, that way if I felt like talking to one group I'd be that Phorm, and with another and so on. The Internet has brought out my inner schizophrenic lol. Metaphorm was meant as an Open Family account, the nexus of all the addresses, but since none of the family seems to have taken an interest in anything more than brief emails The Meta address is at your High Ruling Service.
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&quot;226&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>Adventures in the Land of Shades of Household Chaos!</p>

<p>9th Level of The Kryptchen!<br />
80 XP<br />
Adventures in Cleaning out the Refridgera'Tor!<br />
between 8 and 80 gold pieces<br />
80% chance of stackable treasure (Pristine Item of Eating,Saucerer's Cereal Item,Item of the Nibble Order,Platternum Item of ChiliDragonsBean,Chaos Medal,)<br />
80% chance of a wandering monster (Red Elder Ketchup Dragon,Blue Elder Fruitjuice Dragon,Green Elder Salad Dragon,Black Elder Beer Dragon,Ancient Moldy Freezerburned Stale Rotten DracoDish,Meatbalor Demon,Lesser Celery Stalking Dragon,)<br />
You Made it to Refridgera'Tor! But just being here will demand a heavy price from you, and will reward you prosperously.</p>

<p>Chaotic Volcanic Backyard!<br />
60 XP<br />
Firing Up the Bal'Rakeque!<br />
between 6 and 60 gold pieces<br />
60% chance of treasure (Red Baron Golden Pizza Cutter,Black Pearl Label Demon Beer Bottle Opener,)<br />
60% chance of a wandering monster (Cook Cleric,Young Burger Dragon,)<br />
Brave Souls once stood in these spots, sweltering withering heat in those places, opening up the Bal'Rakeque Seal, so others could feed their faces!</p>

<p>Cloven Pine-sol!<br />
10 XP<br />
Gobblin' Up the Pet Food!<br />
between 2 and 20 gold pieces<br />
20% chance of treasure (Iron Dish of Lunch,Braced Shield of the Friskies,Studded Canopener of the Strong Electric,)<br />
20% chance of a wandering monster (Gobblin' Feedon,Gobblin' (sc)Out,Gobblin' Greedior,HobGobblin' Deserteater,Gobblin' King Salmon,Demon Snausagler,SoulPet Feeder,Unfed Gobblin' Horder)<br />
Your pets gotta eat too, but something's Goblin up their food! It's up to you to seek and destroy the culprits, while of course feeding the critter/s.</p>

<p>Displacer Bathroom!<br />
90 XP<br />
Portal Potty, Gateway to Cleaning the Bathroom!<br />
between 9 and 90 gold pieces<br />
1% chance of stackable treasure (The Update!,Key to the Gate!,)<br />
90% chance of a wandering monster (Toiletwater Displacer Golgotha Demon,Displacer Sink Hounds,Plasma Bathtub Bugs,)<br />
For every Mess, Cleanliness. For every Surface, something to Clean, One Chore and Everything can smell Better!</p>

<p>ReleiveUrsElfToileTreeFortress<br />
50 XP<br />
Tuir'Elet Etiquette!<br />
between 5 and 50 gold pieces<br />
50% chance of stackable treasure (Silksteel Elven Toiletpaper,Steeljade Ivory Handsoap,Nightshade Death Mouthwash,Bladed Plunger of Kraapp,Assassin's Toiletbrush of Browness,)<br />
50% chance of a wandering monster (Dark Elf Dangler,Dark Elf Washbasassin,Dark Elf Towellusionist,Dark Elf Showermancer,Arch Elf Range Scout,)<br />
WIPE out the enemy, SEATdown the area, FLUSH the quarry and WASH out for treasure! </p>

<p>The Shades of Household Chaos!<br />
10 XP<br />
Travels of a Chorrior!<br />
between 10 and 100 gold pieces<br />
10% chance of treasure (Buyrendell Groceries,Coorsdale Beer,Cloven Pine-sol,Slyyth Raw Lunchmeat,Xian Raw Fish,Stumpy's Outhouse,Choard &amp; Sewer gift certificate,Gnoshburg Fingerfoods,Ok'Den Sofa,Broomy Vale Camoflaged Swamp Dustpan,)<br />
10% chance of a wandering monster (Sewer Snake (need I explain ugh),Enraged Dustbunny,WelcomeMat BatRat,Wild Choar,Grizzled Chear,Woolf,Flooring Drained,Vile Brat,Skilletin' Warrior,Ill-Eat Zomburger,Young Shoelace Draggin',Various Gobblins,W'Orcs,Stove Golems,and more)<br />
The chaotic landscape of Lampshade (lmao still on the house puns) needs Shadventurers of the clean mean choring machine variety, wander the world you call Home!</p>

<p>The Swamped Kryptchen!<br />
70 XP<br />
At a Dead Run in The Kryptchen!<br />
between 7 and 70 gold pieces<br />
70% chance of treasure (Chaos Medal,Familiar's Apron of the Kiss The Cook,Zomburgerzerker Spatula,Ebony Butterblade,)<br />
70% chance of a wandering monster (Ill-Eat Zomburger,Zomburgerzerker,Familiar Ziploc Kryptchen Keeper,Minor Scratchwork Toastbeast,Soul Fooder,PotHolder,MeatBalor Demon,Chickenbone Scout,Bear Claw,Skilletin' Warrior,Glade Demoderant Lord,Demon Scullerer,)<br />
Kryptchen Etiquette is required here, the gold and exp is decent, but elbow room at the adventuring buffet is a bit hard to secure.</p>

<p>Tupperware Dome Arena!<br />
1 XP<br />
PvPaper Towel Rollplaying Chourney!<br />
1 gold piece<br />
100% chance of stackable treasure (Bragging Rights,Guilt,Grief,Glory,Revenge/Prevenge,Larnin Dem a Lessin,)<br />
100% chance of a wandering monster (Metaphorm,)<br />
You've faced Chordes of Chaotic Shady Household Monsters &amp; Adventures, but are you up to Fighting your Fellow Chorrior? A true test of character.<br />
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<p>W'Orc Mountains!<br />
30 XP<br />
Relaxing the Ok'Den!<br />
between 3 and 30 gold pieces<br />
30% chance of stackable treasure (Windowcleaner of Blindsight,Big Broom of Sweeping,Stone Vacuum,Hanger of the Sly,)<br />
30% chance of a wandering monster (W'Orc Pleasant,W'Orc Hardior,W'Orc Maidge,Vile W'Orc,W'Orc Arch Couch Maidge,Pig Troll,Ogre Enfloorcer,W'OrcKing,Soul Fooder (mess),Crumbeholder,Unfoundead W'Orc Change Hordelord,)<br />
The Hidden or just cluttered region Ok'Den needs some w'orc done to it.</p>

<p>Xian Raw! / Breadcrumb Trail!<br />
40 XP<br />
Eating Xian Raw!<br />
between 4 and 40 gold pieces<br />
40% chance of treasure (Sapphire Cookware of the Legendary Split Pea Soup Dragon Chefs,Chainmeal of Eating,Meal of Justified Vealence,Sapphire Dinnerplate Mail,Black Heart Skimilktar,Wicked 1% Skimilktar of Chaos,)<br />
40% chance of a wandering monster (Filleter's Mignione,Briner Shrimp,Cook Cleric,Stove Golems,Flame Charbroyle,Apronmancer,Shade Cleanon Lord,)<br />
Watery linoleum paths and the food laden Island itself await. Sapphire Cookware of the Legendary Split Pea Soup Dragon Chefs do too.</p>
 
<p>(I'm going to have one adventure put in that will turn your hair white like Moses because of all the dire revelations within it. I found all BarnCat's old Forbidden Tomes of Shade files, going to be revealed piecemeal to Shadeventurers in exchange for braving missoins and besides you don't get the goodies until you finish your chores lol.)</p>

<p>Btw, we welcome the Almighty Bob to the household!</p>
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Don't pay attention lol. 

Everytime I fill up it's the company car, company gas card, and Shell. But averaging about 80 miles a day it requires a daily filling. 

They keep jacking up prices though and we'll all be on Bikes! {Whee.}

For some reason I'm remembering our 7-11 is a CitGo station. {Why does Citgo rhyme with Gitmo?}  

Like I once told Zagreo I've never seen an ugly venezuelan, they all look like friggin models, but Hugo looks like an inflamed gibbon with jaundice.
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&quot;228&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Just a section for messages TO The Knights Errant board, as I'm still unable to respond on an odd Read Only restriction. It's not a punishment, that is unless my webtv is getting back at me for something, ALL ProBoards sites are no longer fully usable. So here, if I see something publicly respondable I'll leave it in this here Inbox, but Eyes Only then sure, pm me it. Knights Errant is a community for the Darker Hearts of Shade, who still RP the G in that MMW world. For the definite Dark and the Darkurious, I'll hve a link up if anyone here's Darkurious enough to browse it up. Alot of it is about Shade, what about 1/5th of us Here do, but they've got other content there that's accessible to those outside the Shade.
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&quot;156&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;I'm on ur lynx im in ur townz scarin ur peepz | Error: Access Denied <a href="http://erroraccessdenied.com/node/1378">http://erroraccessdenied.com/node/1378</a> borrowing up on ur sitez. Ust a fun site for Cat likers who don't mind a little mischief and that MINE attitude Cats seem to project. 

In Clan News: Torncat has returned from his vacation, alot of real life stuff bombed him at once and Shade wasn't helping, as those of us who know the scoop lately know well. I hope he's a tad calmer, Shade is no place to get more relaxed anymore, not until admoderinistration learns how ta run game. 

I'm back up from Bal'Tor, narrowly escaped by the burrs of my tongue lol, think that's the last of 'Tor I'm doing in Shade1, aint got the schedule for it, just had time enough for Elder Hunts there and when the sudden stupid onset of drama and macho posturing dumped a buncha drama on m head and made the place uneasy, and boring. A few Balor Demon clusters and close calls with Sending... and I'm up adn out, a stupid droolin fiend managegd to try to block my path, he got screamered for his trouble. I'm currently DraCatLa / Cat Dracula for the Halloween Mood, but wtf has happened to Byrendell lately? It's inside out, people Inside not daring to step Out. Griefers are evidently permitted allowed and in some biased cases encouraged? 

Shade Cafe must have been misinterpreted as an instruction manual read only in partial understanding. 

Condok's Computer and phone had a outage but he's back and at least his Phone is working. I will Try to get everyone together sometime for something. 

Reygar is doing ok, still at the same wellpaying job, but thoroughly through and through a World Of Warcraft type, let's face it, giving a Shader something Color and 3D and a game that's run professionally, they have to be dragged back to Shade kicking and screaming.  

I've been occupied with Poke'Mon while I waited out my time in hell, but I'm glad and amused to say that during the night of my first full homecoming reunion party the gameboy never came outta the lunchbox. So so far it's bearable, the haters make a few lins of amatuerly provokative subtle vague stoned crap lines of garbage, or just hate and lurk silently to leave in a haughty miff. That's cool as well. I'll try hanging in Byr for as long as bearable but plans are heading back towards going Feral, to the far off reaches, 'm thinking of checking to see ifmuch of the vomit has slopped over onto Xian Ra. If not, {CAT}s let's take it, all their base are belong to us, were in ur Xian scratchin up ur cleriz. Friends are welcome to join and help reclaim at least one fun corner of the game for those who still play with some sane sense of integrity and interest.
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&quot;228&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;And before I forget, I'm getting very sidetracked this morning, evening. Whatever. <font color="#FF0000"><a href="http://jagathara1.proboards36.com/index.cgi">http://jagathara1.proboards36.com/index.cgi</a> or <a href="http://jagathara1.proboards36.com">http://jagathara1.proboards36.com</a>/ </font> is the Links to it. If one don't work, the other will. If this is a bad idea posting this link here lemme know and I can take it right back off.
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&quot;224&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="6" color="#FF0000">LMAO ahahahahaahahahahaahah<br />
ahahaahahahaahahahahahahah <br />
ahahahahaahahahahhahahaha<br />
HE'S CERTAINLY UGLY, MY BRO....REALLY UGLY<br />
He deserves to live in HELL!</font></b>
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Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;225&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>I used to suspect our old man has left us a +Saint+, after I speculated about another Lone_1, and in between the Sir named Robin also stood out some. Maybe there's a little bit of that wandering spirit in all of us. </p>

<p>I'll still suspect Grimm is amongst us in his pauper mode or something, wandering like the dune heretic, old man of the desert, alone and betrayed by his former empire. Sold out for profit his dreams of that world, his vision of it's future. </p>

<p>What would he think of how that world's become under it's slippery handed neglectful and harsh new leadership and direction? </p>

<p>I've lived through an unmoderated World of Cosmic Infinity, Middle-Earth War, and if Shade keeps becoming more like That place then Nobody will be safe. </p>

<p>This Halloween I fear no monsters, but man, the most psychotic resourceful dangerous and numerous horror of them all. </p>

<p>[How's that for a Halloween chill lol.]</p>
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&quot;79&quot;;&quot;43&quot;;&quot;Hillary Clinton a recently foundout by me fellow Scorpio turns 60 today. So ya just know, unlike her husband She Knows what ß× is lol. Bill's lucky he didn't get killed for cheating on a Scorpio. I myself wouldn't kill if I was cheated on, but I might tie and weld them both together butt naked and leave them outside to be laughed at right in the middle of town though.
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&quot;229&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;You've been hit by a ghost dart dude.&quot;
&quot;229&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;O_O&quot;
&quot;79&quot;;&quot;44&quot;;&quot;O_O !!  lol&quot;
&quot;224&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;Make him live in Spokane Washington lol that's close enough to hell.
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;36&quot;;&quot;People... Please read post 30..! It's in response to the poll, ya knowz?&quot;
&quot;181&quot;;&quot;37&quot;;&quot;Maybe requires another poll, hm.&quot;
&quot;230&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;I was thinking about maybe moving the UFO threads out of the Astrobservatory, and moving them into the Library. Are you opposed?&quot;
&quot;230&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Nah I was just going with the whole Everything In the Night Sky theme, but they might fit better with their fellow mysterious ilk.
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&quot;229&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>\&quot;Who dares awaken me from my slumber?\&quot;</p>
 
<p>Ah I was just content to log in Shades and browse the net lol but thanks! I'll use my new lease on life with gusto. Seeya over there.</p>
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;38&quot;;&quot;<font color="#0000FF">PST 1:00pm, 9:00pm, 5:00am</font> works for me. I get off work at 7am, I can exhaust up some turns, head to bed to renewed turns, and if I have a night off, after 9pm I can go at it again some more. Thrice is cool as ice and rather nice. <br />
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Halloween is coming up! Let's trick or treat each town in haunter's lodge getups maybe? Culminating with a party in Esoterra.
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&quot;225&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;One of the pet stores in town is having a pet costume contest, and Gobie might not forgive me for months afterwards, but his litle dracula cape and plastic gold dracula pendant go back on, he's already got the fangs, Pixie goes into her princess costume, if we can keep the hat from falling in her face all the time scaring the poor retarded thing.
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&quot;226&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>STR:11<br />
CON:11<br />
DEX:10<br />
CHR:9<br />
INT:9<br />
WIS:10<br />
XP:30<br />
Teknovore is an Apprentice of Shades of Household Chaos!.<br />
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Teknovore - Level 1 Barbarian</p>
 
<p>&gt;Very fun, the temptation here is to keep from taking on missions for which you did not do Chores for, I'm not a stickler for that though. And then again there's the days weeks back input field so you can claim exp for chores previously done at Any time in the past.&lt;</p>
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&quot;149&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>\&quot;Ah damn I found the container but my winged scorpion is missing!\&quot;</p>

<p>From retail exp I know the most irritating thing in the canned produce aisles is to turn all canned and even boxed products back out front in, DEfacing their mandatory display order. </p>

<p>I still like setting off all noise making and musical toys off at once, it's a chorus of cacaphony. </p>

<p>Play the demo videogames, but pause the character right at the point of no return, imminent death, and leave it for the next sampler to pick up where you left off to a quick sudden death.</p>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;Do I have to? You know what they're arguing about over there now? Everything! What a buncha ƒç†ing Lowenbraus. Is there anywhere else to get the stories from. C'est la merde, get ready for your next installments...
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;Those pages aren't loading, how much bandwidth is that bloated site slogging around with? Sigh, I'll see if trimming some of the display options down some helps and seek a PDA display option that doesn't comatose the dialup or give the character limit a hernia.
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<p>The Shade Board &gt; Shade - Non-Technical &gt; Shade Player Creations &gt; {Cat Tales!: Furreal Accounts of Shaders and Shade-ventures!}<br />
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BarnCat<br />
08-02-2004, 07:04 AM<br />
Gloomy Vale nights these days echoed with the swishklang of swordplay from various areas of the swamp. Bog Wraiths wandered from fight to fight like eager spectators feeding off the action this brought to their dreary lives. <br />
BarnCat was busy with his own set of problems that presented themselves in the way of an urgent call from a clan-mate, Xcutionr. X earlier sent a mental urgent call that he was surrounded and could basically use some backup. BarnCat, nodded, even though Xcutionr could'nt see that, but sent a perceivable affirmative that he was on his way. He bounded due south and travelled the waterway where he eventually beheld a sight that froze the blood in his veins and ignited the fires of battle in his heart. <br />
Xcutionr was walking tiredly over, after having ran like hell, and there to the rear, and flanking left and right were Bone Claws clacking doggedly with him. BarnCat dashed up and suck the bladed staff of Kryyn into the ribcage of one, ceasing it's forward progress. It angrily clacked its jaw and took a swipe at him. X stood decision as he seemed to be watching Barncat twisting the staff like a fork in spaghetti into the ribcage of this angry stack of bones. <br />
Xcutionr rushed up, hit a few times on his own, and hoppd back. BarnCat with one hand shot Death Cloud at a bone claw and greater healing to X. This took Mana as well as concentration. <br />
Attack that and on the other hand, heal, don't confuse the two! A steady fighting progress backpedalling back to Gloomy Vale and assured rescue, and relief. BarnCat breathed heavily and sat down outside town and messaged \&quot;Man WOW! I dunno what you said to set them off, but I've never seen them swarm like that, lol.\&quot; <br />
A few casual quips exchanged with weary chuckles and self-effacing humor and BarnCat went back inside Gloomy to sit in the pub and have himself another cigar for another job well done. <br />
So close to ten levels of skill and battle experience and they creeped stealthily closer to him. bearer of rewards for hard work, portended things to come.<br />
BarnCat<br />
08-02-2004, 07:15 AM<br />
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I'm open to other submissions here as well. I know there are some Bards and Minstrels and Poets out there who've battled alongside me, or not, either way.<br />
I started this one off, because heck, why should it be all about me? (Because I'm all that lmao, jk!) For those with just a little something to tell, short story, poetry, but don't want to make a whole other seperate thread just for whatever you want to detail, etc.<br />
&lt;hands the mike over, clears the stage, turns up the lights, orders an iced cappucino with mint chocochips, and tips the waitress... over! heheh, oops.&gt;<br />
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lil'drgn<br />
08-02-2004, 03:39 PM<br />
I was hunting around Nach just hanging with the enforcers :swords: when i receive a message from a clan mate that he and another friend were on the way to gloomy and lost :gruv: so i pointed him in the right direction. Well after a few more messages i found out that they were allmost in REAL dangerous land (With the young Dragons) and that they needed help. so I finished my buisness with the enforcers:skull: and took off in a mad sprint to find them. I ran fo a few miles then i hit an area where trolls were hanging out so being in a hurry i dogged them the went on my way. (sorry to any in cora that have to deal with them)<br />
After slowing my pace as i was getting tired i continued on my way for afew more miles i stepped my way over the rats and snakes , shot down a few giant bats for sport with lightning then hit the swamps.<br />
after taking on a few zombies i finnaly found them (like looking for a neidle in a swamp) surrounded so i jumped right in helping as allways. when we finished off the Bone Claws and Bog Wraiths we healed then continued on our way. only to find more bog wraiths, as i was watching my hp drop i realized that if i died now i would resurect in Natchburg and wondered just how many pots i had left to prevent this unnessary trip again NAKID. after an hour of fighting and walking so they could keep up we finnaly made it to Gloomy Vale. After talking and ribbing my mate i found out that he had made the trip earlier that day without a problem. so i ribbed him some more .( looks like ironman :respect: is not the only WRONG WAY outthere) so we had a few drinks then parted ways.(Think i will hang around just in case :ROFLMAO: he goes inthe wrong direction again.<br />
BarnCat<br />
08-03-2004, 03:15 PM<br />
The night as always started slow until I sped it up - <br />
Zombies flanked me left and right and on my brains they'd sup - <br />
But that's the path of a loser and I chose to be a winner - <br />
so I drew my bladed staff and declared myself non-dinner - <br />
After killing a bone claw and then those two elites - <br />
the swamp as a whole seemed to change its mind on having me for eats - <br />
I ran around looking for something else to kill - <br />
but gone was the easy hunt, gone the local thrill - <br />
so headed North and west, leaving behind my faith - <br />
in battle until I happened upon a Bog Wraith - <br />
It stood like a pillar of smoke floating in lazy patterns - <br />
It looked sad and lost so I asked it what's the matter? - <br />
It stopped and approached me hunger in it's eyes - <br />
it's true intent from then on was hard to disguise - <br />
but I guessed wrong as I write this song, or poem or prose, or rhyme - <br />
All the poor misty dead being wanted was a little of my time - <br />
So I killed me one drolling fiend, fire-dried its slimy hide - <br />
and made from him a bench from here my time could abide - <br />
It sat next to me weightless, but heavy hearted near - <br />
and told me it's greivous tale it wanted me to hear - <br />
It stated it hated being fated to be lost in 'tween life and death - <br />
I identified with this spectre e'en though i still drew breath - <br />
I heard his tale through and decided it was best - <br />
to divest of this being it's limbo existence and lay it to rest - <br />
It stood stock still and gave me a good fight as a reward - <br />
but in the ending the one left standing was one BarnCat with a new sword - <br />
BarnCat continued, on to Byrendell smiling his way north - <br />
and vowed from then on to the future to live life for all it's worth. -<br />
BarnCat<br />
08-03-2004, 04:39 PM<br />
Winds howled soundlessly muffled by fog in the swamps south of Gloomy Vale. Standing starkly blacker than the black night skies it silhouetted, stood an Atonement Shrine. Even the winds avoided it, as it echoed with the memories of it's own, stored within it the intent for closure, and the hopes of a brighter future for all. <br />
At the foot of this grim obelisk knelt one who'd never killed a fellow hero, but why? <br />
This was so odd it summoned Zanden himself to BarnCat's side. Zanden appeared in his usual sudden manner. <br />
(that is when battle had been finished for long enough to allow him peaceful entrance.) <br />
He furrowed his brow and stroked his beard thoughtfully, then strode up and stood above the penitent BarnCat. \&quot;Hmm, nice isn't it? This Atonement Shrine and many others Symbolize Hope, Renewal, all of that. My friend, you do not belong here.\&quot; <br />
BarnCat, looked up, his eyes reflecting twin flames of conviction. \&quot;I ... I know, but, I was drawn here. I was just out hunting, and I've just attained the rank of level ten. I feel so much more capable, but, yet, I feel still so unfulfilled.\&quot; <br />
Zanden smiled, knowingly, enigmatically, as all old Wizards seemed to like to do. <br />
(agrravating really) <br />
He placed a hand on BarnCat's shoulder and used him to lower down to eye level. \&quot;You know, few privileged warriors know this, but I know many things, many places. I exist in many worlds, many forms. I live a sort of cosmic infinity, as it were. But yes, getting to my point. Some of us lived multiple existences. Even some simultaneously! In tow of the worlds I dwell, I've watched you... both.\&quot; <br />
BarnCat stood up suddenly, this was making no sense to his rational mind, but his deep inner self nodded yes yes yes! \&quot;Both... of me? I'm one, I'm one, I'm here! Among my clan, and friends, and people who have accepted me whiskers and all and have come to rely on me!\&quot; <br />
Zanden stood up unaided by the stunned catwarrior. \&quot;Well yes, you have done well by your fellow warriors, none have openly quarreled with you here, but think on this, think on two sides of the coin, the gold token of your being. Both of you, you here and you there. Here-you has experienced much light and joy, darkness and misery, these have hardened you, but tempered you to a fine edged trophy. But think, Other-you-there still has much to gain, much to lose, much to learn and much to teach. I ask of you, to fill and finalise this void within you-here, you complete yourself.\&quot; <br />
BarnCat was starting t get it, deeply felt was a sense of a sourceless loss, regret, and Duty! \&quot;Well, makes sense, Zanden nine levels have passed, nine lives are past, I'll do this. Whatever it takes to finally lay to rest these doubts, fears, everpresent internal struggle. If it's not here, and it isn't, this... other-me holds the key to it? My salvation... my atonement!\&quot; <br />
Zanden nodded somberly, the beginning of a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step, a step through a gateway to another world. <br />
In all the few significant stories told and yet to be heard was there ever a tale of one who willingly returned to that LOTheR place? Tales of Shade will always be told in Shade to those who would hear, from those who would tell. Tales elsewhere shall remain there. <br />
The BarnCat will return, and be better for it, Be ye Man or Beast, we all do what we feel we must do.<br />
BarnCat<br />
08-05-2004, 09:00 AM<br />
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Something happened on the way that souls travel from world to world. Something terrible and weird, terribly weird.<br />
BarnCatX's body stayed in Shade, but his essence, his very soul is extracted from him and in a new and unskilled body. <br />
Now, he wanders Shade again as one new would, searching for adventure while his old self sits immobile awaiting restoration from Grimm.<br />
[/list=1] CatDrgn bought his new equipment, remembering the places he cuold still find chests lying about, that were of little value to the older warriors, he put them to great use. <br />
With gold gathered from a short hunt in the Catacombs and a run to Gloomy Vale and back He planned his next moves, hoping soon to be back in his old self. Meanwhile, why not enjoy being new all over again? <br />
\&quot;Let's Explore!\&quot; And so on up and out he went! {To be continued...}<br />
BarnCat<br />
08-06-2004, 07:44 AM<br />
Bursting out of Slyythra with nothing on but basic equipment, and a maniacal grin on his face, CatDrgn ran south. South right into the region of the Volcano!?! <br />
What a NUT! LOL! Look at him go, walking casually by Great FLame Lizards, Running past Young Dragons! <br />
Unhinged, he wanted to see exactly how far a level one such as he now was could go on an attempted run to Bal'Rak. He wanted to be the First, or one of the first. <br />
He ran laughing madly, his face twitching from adrenaline and mania. He howled with glee as he left more and more bewildered dragon types behind him. <br />
WHOOP! Dead end there, yipes Atonement shrine here, how nice, but blah, not Bal'Rak! <br />
Okay a nice clear path, wait whoops not so clear, hah, sidestep that dragon! <br />
Seeeyah! <br />
He kept running north, and whoa what a crowd! uh ok uhm damn heh whoops.., \&quot;Would one of you happen to know the way to Bal'Rak?\&quot; <br />
4 Great Flame Lizards, 2 young dragons, and 1 ordinary flame lizard all looked up from their doings, and RRROOOAARRed! \&quot;Translation please? heeheehahaha!\&quot; <br />
(Gulp!) <br />
RUN! <br />
He dashed north, bounced off the armored chest of a flame lizard, it lashed out with it's spiked tail, yeeeouch much pain, ran left, FFFOOOMPT! <br />
Seared by scorching dragon breath. very little life left now (HP = IQ) and he wobbled, exhausted from the running, and walked south and was incinerated by a great flame lizard. <br />
Moments later, he stood above his blackened body, in limbo and ghostlike, covered in the ashes of his leather armor and the slag of his melted sword still glowed red. <br />
His corpse was eaten gladly, his attempt, foolhardy, frenzied and failed. He resurrected and planned his next daring adventure.</p>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;<p>8-15-2004, 05:36 PM<br />
Sitting in the Pub in Cloven Pine, thinking there should be a Steaming/No Steaming section as a wisps of swamp gas still rose from his decaying flesh in phosphorescent tendrils, he lost his track of thought in that vivid imagery that visual description brought to mind. <br />
Drumming his bony claws on the table, mentally scanning Shade for someone to message with to pass some time, he noticed some {PoA} clan members begin to filter in. <br />
Some of the Pillars recognized him in his new form, others seemed leery. NoVa hunched over his drink, took another swig, still feeling no effects of it, or the cigars he puffed in succession. <br />
He was looking rather creepy in his Cryptkeeper cloak and zombie berserker blade sheathed at his side. He had to remember to buy a more face-concealing helm to deflect the stares he still let bother him. <br />
Some people came to sit at his table, politely hiding their reaction to the sight and smell he now emitted. He nodded and answered in a raspy voice to their conversations, but actually had his mind on a trip he planned on taking. <br />
His glazed eyes like two cloudy orbs of glowing ice looked out the window, in the direction of... the goblin caves. :skull:<br />
BarnCat<br />
08-19-2004, 01:25 PM<br />
Post#411 puts us squarely back in BardMode as we pick up where we left off. <br />
The shelves were stocked with a nice variety of Warrior's Helms, various facial carvings on display beckoned the gold out of the pockets but one stood out in particular and was grabbed, bought and worn before anyone could notice teh rotten feline features it concealed. Ironically the helm bought's carvings were of a panther skull, glinting with silver protection. <br />
Later in the bar, trying to sip Cloven Ales through his helm and waiting for a potential hunting party to arrive, he chatted with some Pillars of Autumn warriors. <br />
Standing up, bowing, taking his leave after welcoming to the clan yet another promising recruit, he remembered his first days in Clan {Trk}, they were stumbling new days, full with victorys and losses, gains and goods. He only hoped Condok's experience with us was just as good if not even better. <br />
(Nice thing he was no longer the only undead warroir in the ranks, now he could blame the smells on someone else.) <br />
Inside the cave the darkness revealed something else odd and disturbing about being undead. <br />
His eyes glowed a sickly reddish hue as phosphorescent bacteria ate away at his nonliving eyes. Nice effect though, and definitely helped him against the brash little humanoids who seemed a little hesitant to fight this new threat to their days of wheezy airbreathing. <br />
The Zombie Berseker blade danced at the end of his arms, slicing patterns in Goblins and Goblins into Patterns. Halting to answer an echoing telepathic communication from Kei, {Trk} Clanmate. Nodding, he slowed his roll and stood by the ladder watching a goblin wander around a safe distance from him. <br />
Kei leapt down the ladder and landed silently next to him, damn, gotta admit the kid has some moves! He smiled invisibly and abruptly ran the route there. He stopped to kill a goblin scout and ran past, (\&quot;wait, I do need gold, damn...\&quot;) <br />
NoVa ran back and grabbed some Gold, but had trouble swinging the blade and holding the gold so he shrugged and stuffed it into his mouth then swallowed. <br />
After a few more kills and metallic meals, Kei held his hand up for a halt. He explained his part in this hunt was interrupted by other business. NoVa nodded and smiled, his mouth full of gold pieces. Zanden soon apparated next to Kei and smiled then.... grimaced at NoVa's golden mouthful grinning gruesomely back to him. Zanden covered his face in his hands shook his head and vanished with Kei. <br />
~BuRrRpP!~ <br />
NoVaCaT continued on North, not certain he knew exactly where he was going and that seemed to be the only thing he was really right about. He was Lost! He wandered from chamber to chamber, exterminating goblin occupants, but finding no landmark looking even remotely familiar. <br />
He was Sure he'd avoided the wrong turn that took him up into the Goblin Barracks, but now he passed living spaces left and right, up and down. He ran south, tirelessly until he reached a chamber edged with a shimmering underground pool. His gut was gettin heavy with gold he jingled when he walked. <br />
Zanden appeared, sighed. \&quot;Well, nice, you're lost hmmm? You might as well give it up for this night. This one'll cost you 100 gold, you have it?\&quot; <br />
NoVa nodded enthusiastically. <br />
\&quot;100 Gold?\&quot; <br />
NoVa nodded again. <br />
\&quot;Well, open your mouth, idiot.\&quot; <br />
NoVa frowned. <br />
\&quot;Oh no... No! It's all inside of you?\&quot; <br />
NoVa frowned and nodded, then let out a jangling burp. <br />
Zanden growled, paced \&quot;oKAY!! Okay... just this once, right? Just This Once! But you could for the next time please PLEASE use your damned Backpack!\&quot; <br />
(BackPack?)<br />
BarnCat<br />
08-26-2004, 12:21 PM<br />
The former Goblin King known once as G'rotesk, lay dead on the throneroom floor, his corpse stripped of all armor and weaponry.<br />
Two Hobgoblins stood over the remains, clearly puzzled as to how this kept happening.<br />
NoVaCaT leaned against a wall in the corner, hidden in darkness except for his eyes glowing the weird phosphorescent haze of the Undead.<br />
\&quot;Well, what we do now, 'nother king dead on floor, like last time, like always.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;We do what we do at all every times brother, we just get 'lected 'nother king, like Orcs do, like we do.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;So, we dump off old body into dead pit and make all call to get up here some gobs and we vote in new king, yes?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;What I just say, you not hear me for what I just say to you?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;I hear you just fine, just wanted a makesure on it.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Ffffffhhht.\&quot;<br />
After awhiel spent dragging off the old corpse the Hobgoblins returned. <br />
\&quot;Need make all call, where scroll of announce?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Uh...\&quot;<br />
\&quot;You had it just right here not long back!\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Well, I set it to pick up dead king, he heavy for one arm lifting.\&quot;<br />
NoVaCaT cleared his throat and stepped from the shadows, arms crossed , one bony hand, clawlike, holding the scroll.<br />
\&quot;HEY What you how for you get scroll of announce?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;It was laying on the floor, it was asking to be grabbed.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Ha.....ha ha, you very funny, stupid every in cave knows not the scrolls talk.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Oh yes, well you'd better read this scroll, it has plenty to say, I've made some radical changes to policy and I'll have these conditions met or there will be alot more death in the room.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Rrrrhh, uuurrhh, ok, we read, but you keep back, we not trusting you to be nice while we read the talk of scroll.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Fine, I'll just sit right here.\&quot;<br />
NoVa slumped onto the throne and placing the former king's crown on his head, glared from his seat at the gathering assemblage. <br />
\&quot;Gobs, fellows, cave folk, give me your ears, not really give, just let me use them for to talk into. Four scared seven days ago, our four fathers brought into a... horse cannot stand divided against itself, nor onions, for all goblins created equally and uh, alienated, for which we stand, and....\&quot;<br />
NoVa was laughing into the crown at this horrible speech being recited. The speech finally ended and two candidates stepped forward. G'reedo and G'lenn. <br />
Votes were cast and as NoVa now wore the crown, his vote counted as ten normal votes, whatever normal was for these creatures. <br />
\&quot;We now have King Elected!\&quot; <br />
G'lenn stepped up and NoVa over-acting his false sincerity placed it on the goblin's head. The other goblins, warriors, scouts, and peons then bowed politely and hurried out. G'reedo stood at the entrance, winked, and left laughing merrily.<br />
G'lenn was puzzled, noone was here to listen to the one sentence speech he had written. <br />
\&quot;Well they leave me here and me king, and, this so complicated!\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Not really, your majesty, it's quite simple actually.\&quot;<br />
NoVaCaT swung his Bow of the Protector at King G'lenn and hit him right in the mouth. G'lenn angrily clamped down with his teeth on the bow and would not let go. <br />
NoVa had to smile, determined, but stupid this one. He loaded an arrow, drew it back and fired it right down the king's throat! :bow: <br />
Moments later a Zanden teleport gate appeared and NoVaCaT stepped into it, leaving another dead king on the floor, but having no stomache for goblin speeches, decided he'd let the next election go as planned, without his own personal special interests in mind.:skull:<br />
Jagan<br />
08-26-2004, 06:54 PM<br />
Too funny Barncat! Kind of a Rosencratz and Guildenstern of the Goblin set!<br />
Ringmstr<br />
08-26-2004, 07:26 PM<br />
You gotta lay off that Dark Blue Print, it's so hard on the Eye's,LOL.<br />
Jagan<br />
08-26-2004, 08:29 PM<br />
If a color is hard to read just left click and drag mouse to highlight it and it all goes white. Problem solved.<br />
BarnCat<br />
08-27-2004, 11:29 AM<br />
RoseCrayons? Goldberg?<br />
Now I gotta look those two up, lol, it sounds familiar, but the spelling is throwing me a bit, not Jagan's spelling, MINE! lol.<br />
*MATRIX*<br />
08-27-2004, 03:50 PM<br />
Originally posted by Ringmstr <br />
You gotta lay off that Dark Blue Print, it's so hard on the Eye's,LOL. <br />
Barncat,<br />
I agree. My advice: If you want people to actully read the posts you are making, don't use the dark blue print. I appreciate the creativity, but you're making it much harder on yourself.<br />
BarnCat<br />
08-28-2004, 02:32 AM<br />
I did find one site on the Rosencrantz Guildenstein are dead, it was an essay paper or something, and the site itself would not load. <br />
But I must be upgrading my Bardware, dunno about you guys, but the stories seem more streamlined and visual-causing, so to speak.<br />
Still practicing, but trying.<br />
Anyone got a tale to tell? Fire away it's always open mike night on this thread, lol.<br />
:arr:<br />
Jagan<br />
08-28-2004, 02:51 AM<br />
Barncat, try this link: <br />
<a href="http://www.bardolatry.com/rosester.htm">http://www.bardolatry.com/rosester.htm</a><br />
BarnCat<br />
08-28-2004, 03:49 PM<br />
I got it now! <br />
a delightful but slightly dark comedy that explores the theme of Fate vs. Free Will in a theatrical universe for which the Playwright {in our case, BarnCat!...<br />
I can see the similarities. Shakespeare's got good influence on me, though I only ever performed in Midsummer Night's Dream, \&quot;Bill-the-Bard\&quot; remains one of my favorite literary figures, besides me that is, lol!<br />
BarnCat<br />
08-30-2004, 06:12 PM<br />
\&quot;So, tell me what happened then.\&quot; <br />
Leaning in close to listen to the Innkeeper's account of the strange happenings of last night. <br />
\&quot;Well\&quot; he shuddered \&quot;It was really something uh, well of course you know we've been keeping a room for BarnCat. Odd thing is he never comes out, notto eat, not to hunt, just silent in there.\&quot;<br />
The hooded warrior nodded, \&quot;Yes, well... he's not been himself lately, so he's resting that self, so to speak.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Resting hawh, you call that resting?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;I think you'd better tell me the rest of what you saw happen in that room before I grow impatient with you.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Getting to it, would you like some tea?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Yes thanks, golden healing darjeeling for me please.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Right away.\&quot;<br />
The Innkeeper returned with two steaming cups and sat down. \&quot;Well, I was tending counter for any late night customers we sometimes get when I heard alot of glass breaking noises upstairs, found out it was from Room#10, BarnCat's room.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;And you opened the door and saw?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Well it was a mess in there, glass everywhere, and BarnCat still laying there but I saw someone else in the room so I hid behind the door and listened in.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Give me a description of the man in BarnCat's room?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;It was no man, it was a creature, dressed in all black, a cryptkeeper's cloak, and some kind of bucket helm, smelled like a pit of death this one, and you could almost see the anger coming off it's hide like waves.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Did .... IT Do or say anything?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Yeah, this is where it gets weird, and you'll find this very interesting, word for word it growled out 'Ssso, this is where you are, as if I did not know, laying there so peaceful while I'm roaming Shade.' and then it pulled out a zombie berserker blade, ever seen one of those?\&quot; <br />
....<br />
\&quot;I know of them yes...\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Well anyway, back to ...IT. It looked down at the blade and smiled then said 'I could kill and replace you so easily. You could be a past memory, a nothing but a few words in the annals of Shade, whereas I, who was given a choice after I was killed, could now work for my lord Chaos freely and without ever having to look back on you, my greatest mistake, my last hope, my failure.' and then it stood over the bed, raised the blade like so.\&quot;<br />
The Innkeeper raised both arms above his head, completely forgetting he was still holding hot tea, that spilled on his head causing him to exclaim loudly. <br />
The hooded figure groaned and rose to get some rags for the careless Innkeep. <br />
\&quot;Oh thanks sorry, oh my, I have made a mess on my breeches, heh.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Just tell people it's tea-pee.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Hahaha that was good, you're funny, yes.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Please, continue.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Well, it brought the sword down WHAM! right into BarnCat, I do mean into, but damned if I didnt see any blood, it was like BarnCat was made of vapor, it cut through him like owlwings through night fog.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;This is because he's under an enchantment or lacks his soul perhaps?\&quot; the warrior hastily added.<br />
\&quot;Yes, that could be it, like it was him and it was'nt him, and this figure, it growled and hissed and tore up the room, well I could stand it no more, I rushed in with the fireplace poker in my hand. It looked right at me, those eyes, oh my, they were like pits of evil. It laughed and said 'Oh fair Innkeep, hahahhaaaa, yes perfect, bear witness' it took off it's helm and there, was the face of BarnCat's, but twisted with hatred, undead, and unmistakably evil! It ah it also said this to me before leaving 'GO on, tell the policing force of this town what you have seen.'\&quot;<br />
\&quot;But you came to me instead.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;YOU came to ME, but as long as you are here maybe you can help?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;I'll have to.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Well it walked to the window and said in parting 'Who would ever believe that I would kill Barn... Cat' and leapt out the window like a cat itself.\&quot;<br />
The hooded warrior, sighed, stood up, and walked to the door. \&quot;Well my thanks to you kind sir, but I must now take my leave.\&quot; and then he pulled off his concealing hood. NoVaCaT stood and faced the Innkeep who shrieked and fell back into his chair, spilling more tea.<br />
\&quot;Y-y-y-y-you!!!\&quot;<br />
\&quot;No, not me, I was not in that creature, I was laying peacefully in that bed, while I was also hunting down in Gloomy Vale, but this being is known to me.\&quot;<br />
Upstairs, scratched into the wooden walls, were these words, written in a dark red fluid: <br />
Death is Only the Beginning, isn't it? Therein comes the choice, judging from your present state I would say you too also chose wisely. <br />
Now keep to your choice and do not follow me. My ... ow, I broke a nail...damn... <br />
Anyways, yes. Keep to your path, and I'll keep to mine and may the two never twine or your world will become unravelled!</p>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;<p>9-18-2004, 09:23 PM<br />
Barncat why don't you paste that silly story you started over on the Poa Board. It's one of your best and a style you excel at: silliness without ridicule.<br />
For those that can't wait:<br />
<a href="http://saiten.proboards27.com/index.cgi?board=other&amp;action=display&amp;num=1094968120">http://saiten.proboards27.com/index.cgi?board=other&amp;action=display&amp;num=1094968120</a><br />
Saiten, Reygar, and Catdragon [whoever the hell that is] have a real nice site over there and are pretty open to all kinds of interests. It's looking real good guys!<br />
CatDrgN<br />
09-19-2004, 05:48 AM<br />
I mean who would want to Impersonate ME? And I don't say that to encourage anyone. I've lost my character, and access to my original account, but I'm assured that the powers that be capable of such things, if they really wanted me gone, would tell me directly so I'm here for the now. <br />
Enough about me let's talk about me. I'd import it (the story) to here, but felt it was better appreciated among friends, 'sides It's not done yet, well heck, you guys wanna see the first page? ;) I'll go get it!:skull:<br />
CatDrgN<br />
09-19-2004, 06:04 AM<br />
Topic: \&quot;Made in the Shade!\&quot;: MultiAuthor Interactive Tale _(Read 98 times)<br />
And so CatDrgN, ignoring the gag reflex his smell sometimes caused to the living, grabbed Saiten and Reygar both, pulled them to the side and whispered in a rasping conspiratorial tones.<br />
\&quot;Guys, we gotta DO something here, Eleonora's run off with all my pasta pans and I'm due to host a dinner tonight, catering for CTC no less.\&quot;<br />
Reygar laughed his @$$ off and said \&quot;Why?\&quot; <br />
CD looked directly into the wolflike gaze of his fellow Trk-ster and explained. \&quot;Dude, aint you heard? G_3 is an undead now, and us Undead LOOOOVE pasta! Plusly he's level 25, so you know he's a heavy eater and probably tips in the thousands!\&quot;<br />
Rey's eyes lit up in dollar signs &lt;($)&gt;&lt;($)&gt; \&quot;Ch-ching!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Yeeaaah ya see? Now here's the plan, I'm thinking Eleo's got them stashed somewhere at Slyythra, keep an eye out for a set of rare platinum dragonhide pasta pans! The fondue set she can keep!\&quot; <br />
&lt;&lt;&lt;POP!&gt;&gt;&gt;<br />
the sudden noise of a dying balloon animal made all three of them jump. <br />
Saiten looked around and pointed out Trik, who was walking towards them, tying up what looked like a balloon shaped as a cat. Reygar snatched it and stuffed it into CatDrgN's mouth and said \&quot;lmao Helium, now tell Trik our plan.\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN blushed (in high pitched voice) ~\&quot;well sir, heh, oh wow, this sounds cool, uh we was just gonna...\&quot;(voice returned to normal) \&quot;Ah crap, I can't let him know the rest! that is without another hit of helium!\&quot; <br />
After some highpitched giggling and the balloon cat puffed and passed a few times, they prepared to detail the plans for the pans in Eleonora's hands. <br />
Pots and pans rattled in the back of the kitchen in Slyythra [Pub], the sounds of Dishwashing, but only the sounds, no dishes were actually being washed!<br />
Reygar grinned and stirred the sink water with a bladed staff and chanted in an oldlady voice \&quot;Bubble bubble toil and trouble cauldron something something bubble, eeeeh hee hee hee, wing of bat eye of newt!\&quot;<br />
From somewhere out front in the dining area Newt exclaimed \&quot;Hey!\&quot; Rey blushes and shouts back \&quot;Present company excepted and stuff!\&quot; <br />
Saiten came in with an apron coated in bear blood and wolf hairs \&quot;Dude, maybe I should rename myself Bat and take offense too huh?\&quot; Reygar splashed some suds at him. Saiten then looked around and asked Rey \&quot;Uhm, why are we here again?\&quot; <br />
Reygar sighed, lazily flippd a glass plate at the wall. \&quot;Becaaaause, our genius pan plan planner thought it was a good idea for us to disguise ourselves as [Pub] employees to do surveillance and see if we can find that darn set of pans he's whining about.\&quot; <br />
Sait nodded slowly, \&quot;Ooooh okay, sure, yeah big brains plan is working like a charm aint it? YOu ever gonna finish with those dishes? You been swirling water and throwing breakables for an hour now.\&quot; He tapped his midgetal wrist-hourglass for empa... ephathis... effect, lol! <br />
CatDrgN came in dressed head to toe like a Maitre'D. \&quot;Hey you slackers, any sign of the pan set?\&quot; Rey and Sait both shook their heads. \&quot;Sigh, well more good news, people. It's gonna be a CTC-SOC-NoC banquet and they ... hey Where's Trik?\&quot; <br />
Trik came out of the walk-in freezer, powered by a perpetual frostwave spell, he was almost as light blue of skin as his chef/Jester cap. \&quot;Br-r-r-r-r-r!\&quot; he said, as his bells jingled with the shaking, heh. Trik said it loudly to make the bells ring more. \&quot;BrRrRrRrR!\&quot; (JingleJingleJingle) \&quot;Hey that's pretty neat!\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN, Sait and Reygar grabbed Trik and they all went out back for a break.<br />
Pretty soon Condok <br />
(damn almost spelled it cond__...,) and Xtrmdrgn walked down the alley. Con looked at the four of them, a bloodstained, haired-up Saiten, a light-blue Trik, a covered-in-bubbles soaking wet Reygar and CatDrgN dressed a little too crisply, whispered something in Xtrm's ear. <br />
CatDrgN ran back inside before the tar and feathers could be gotten and given.<br />
The sun set over the horizon, as if it had anywhere else to really set, and the plan continued, with scant days before the banquet, and no closer to being able to serve a winning batch of pasta!<br />
M@GE@BEL and Obi-Wan sat at the corner table discussing Portal plans and pointing at various maps, but this was at BalTor, not in Slyythra, but I thought we'd take a peek in on them anyways, on with the story! <br />
Reygar had some cast Tsunami on all the dishes to see if the work could go any quicker, it did indeed go quick, right out the door, along with a few employees and one lost Kei who was only minding his own business looking for the bathroom. <br />
CatDrgN stormed in and crossed his arms tapping his foot, he thought this looked pretty impressive in the mirror, so then he went in and did the same to Reygar, only to get blasted out the door by a wall of waterspell. \&quot;WhOuRlPH GlURrBlE! ArgHKt!\&quot; <br />
(Translation: Use Liquid Tide, it gets the grease out!, okay not really, but I don't think we can say those kinda things on the board.) <br />
He bodysurfed out into the dining area, politely excusing himself past customers during his watery passage. \&quot;Excuse me coming through sorry bout that, watch yourself, terribly sorry, yoiks!\&quot; <br />
ShdwDrgn, Lefebre, and MataDrgn followed his watersliding until he washed out the door onto the street.<br />
Lefebre, grinned and said \&quot;Sheesh, I thought this was [Pub] chat, not fountain!\&quot; Mata laughed with his mouth full, bits and flecks of masshed potatoes flying out onto the table, oddly, the mess spelled out the letters P-O-A! All three cried \&quot;HAIL PoA!\&quot; did a three-way high five and continued eating and chatting. <br />
Out on the street, CatDrgN stood up, shook like a dog, but stalked inside like an indignant cat, his no longer crisp Maitre'D suit ripped, soaked and crumpled. He shrugged and decided to keep it as is, telling himself it was Haut Couture meets Grunge. <br />
Saiten baited another grizzly bear into the kitchen, killed it and made sizzle bear, Trik dashed about jingling for supplies and Reygar swam around in the dishroom, doing.... the backstroke. <br />
And still the pans were nowhere to be found. <br />
Eleonora stood back, walked forward stood back again, at almost any distance, reflecting on anything shiny, damn she looked good, even in a pasta pan. Jagan walked in combing her hair, and complaining of \&quot;helmet hair\&quot; when she noticed Eleo reflecting on herself.<br />
\&quot;Damn girl, a little more self esteem huh?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Oh hiya Jagan, just scoping my prized possesions.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Your... eyelashes?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Nooo silly, see these new pans? All different sizes, platinum dragonhide and even, yeah check this one out, platinum spatula of burgersbane!\&quot; <br />
Jagan didnt even ask where Eleo had gotten those because by now she'd already seen the first few chapters of the story, and walked back out, into the [Inn]'s lobby. On the way out she bumped into G_3. He smiled and helped her back to her feet \&quot;Hey there, ready for the banquet on friday?\&quot; Jagan shrugged and answered \&quot;Who isn't ready? There'll be food, entertainment, music...\&quot;<br />
(\&quot;Music!?!\&quot; CatDrgN thought, ducking back around the corner, chewing his nails into corkscrews, a nervous habit, but unique talent! \&quot;We aint got music! omg where did they get the idea we had Music??\&quot;) <br />
He snapped his fingers and dashed to the door, tripped over Ironman's outstretched leg, rolled to his feet, apologizing, backed into Trik who was carrying a tray of ...Ord... ourderves.. horsie doovers... \&quot;Hors D'ouvres!\&quot; Trik grumbled. \&quot;Yeah those, sorry man, I was just in your way, I mean on my way to, uh man, we need music!\&quot; Trik smiled \&quot;Sorry bro I don't do requests.\&quot; CatDrgN dashed off. \&quot;I'll explain later, you seen Dreamt anywhere?\&quot; <br />
Trik tilted his head...\&quot;What's a Dreamt?\&quot; <br />
Outside, Dreamt and Dreamer were trading some assassin's gear and discussing some exploratory missions. <br />
CatDrgN ran out, looked left and right, and spotted them, then looked left and right again, just to make sure, yep, the're still there. <br />
\&quot;GUYS! OMFGD! Thank Zanden you're here, right where I'd have put you had this been a story of mine, wow, what luck!\&quot; Dreamt smiled and said \&quot;Well ofcouse silly, whats up?\&quot; CD looked at Dreamt, then Dreamer, then himself in the mirror, crossed his arms tapped his foot, resumed his composure and in a serious composurized tone asked \&quot;I have a mission for {End}!\&quot; <br />
Dreamer grimaced, said \&quot;And that is?\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN smiled and leaned in close and since he was leaning in close, decided to lower his voice.<br />
\&quot;Can you guys sing?\&quot; <br />
Can't say for sure, one more chapter will illuminate the situation further, currently working with George Lucas and Industrial Light and Magic to synch the script, storyboards and sound effects for it, lol. It'll be a real wallbanger. <br />
and this is multiauthor, any ol bard can jump in and steer this into a whole other direction, it's totally freeform, hence \&quot;multi-author\&quot;. <br />
Pages: 1_2_ <br />
[Let me clarify here, NONE of this is meant to offend, in fact you'd really have to work at it a little to be actually offended, save that kinda work for those less fortunate than us gifted with a sense of humor and open minds, lol.]<br />
CatDrgN<br />
09-19-2004, 08:38 AM<br />
Topic: \&quot;Made in the Shade!\&quot;: MultiAuthor Interactive Tale <br />
(Seeing nobody else posted to add to the story, he leaps back into the fray, adding another section of story, another day.) <br />
1.<br />
His first plan was unfolding as I speak, as I ... type it, he didnt wait for me to head up with him, so he went on his own, and I'm doing play by play.<br />
His name is Reygar. his face clenched with concentration as if he were coming out of a TV set. (see members pictures on the PoA board) he dangled from a rope, tied and lowered by Saiten, whose face was also clenched in concentration, what the hey, let's have everyone being serious this time, even the Laughing Moon Jellyfish!<br />
Rey was being lowered slowly and quietly too, down, lower, into, yeah, a building, an [Inn]. (plays Mission Impossible Music) <br />
There on the wall mounted as Mirrors, where 5 Platinum Dragon Armorhide, wait Platinum Dragonhide.... Pasta pans! guarded by 2 trained Guard Wolves! <br />
He was finally eye level with the pans and, but, damn, still too far away from them, so.... he swung, and now he can't say he don't swing that way, because he was, at least, swinging That way. and so he swung, and Sait's arms were getting a bit tired holding this yoyo, not that Rey is a yoyo, but he was playing with a yoyo while he waited for Rey to complete the heist. Ah shoot, he'd not holding the rope anymore, what's holding him up there, <br />
Crap! He's FALLING! Ouch sorry rey. <br />
He's laying on the floor, wondering why CatDrgN is'nt there helping, instead of sitting here nice and cozy with my coffee, narrating. <br />
Wait, Rey, don't get heated dude, scroll up I said the rope was Tied too. You're still a foot off the floor, but do so much as tap the floor and the guard timberwolves awaken and attack. <br />
So resuming the swinging. <br />
With a little help from the pulsed heating system at the [Inn] in Eleo's room , no problem. Wait, wtf, \&quot;pulsed heating system\&quot;? There's these short blasts of warm air for sure, but, well Shade has'nt invented indoor heating like that yet. <br />
Rey shrugs and says \&quot;WHO CARES! CAN we PLEASE just get ON WITH THE STORY!?!\&quot; <br />
(Very well, sheesh.) Rey rolls his eyes, but at about 45 degrees of his rotation he sees something! Pulsed Heating System my @$$! <br />
There was an Ancient Dracolich in the room! <br />
Rey was pulled quickly up a crew of helpful drooling fiends supervised by Saiten, close call, and Rey, luckily had the platinum pans in hand, but for some odd reason they were shaped like a suit of armor, oh well, lol. <br />
CatDrgN stood back, and backed up, then fell onto a chair and watched, this was stunning, Dreamt's band was really rocking and this was just the rehearsal! They would have sung DreamWeaver, but Dreamwvr mentioned trademark infringement so instead they played some Fleetwood Mac, but then Mac in passing said a nice quiet serious No to that idea. <br />
Dreamt's voice poured out onto the managift-voice enhancing-golden baron jeweled microphone in a tune filled with nobility, tragedies, loss and victory. <br />
\&quot;YEAH! THIS SUCKS! YEAH YEAH!! BAD LUCK! YEAH! THIS SUCKS!! YEAH YEAH WHAT THE\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Aaaah ah ah ah no, uhm Dreamt, we need lyrics I think. I'll go write some up, and you guys, uh stick around.\&quot; <br />
Rey walked up, and dumped the platinum booty at Cat's feet, well not booty but uh gettings, heh getting booty, hmm nm, uh ... <br />
CatDrgN looked down, then up at Reygar, then down again, and up at Reygar again, noticing one significant detail, Reygar looked nothing like the ground at all, in fact Reygar was vertical, bipedal and carbonbased life form of the warmblooded hominid branch of high primates called humans, and the ground was, only the ground was as it would always be until some fortunate visionary can come along and make a sandcastle out of it. Also noticed was: \&quot;Rey, these aren't my pans! This is a suit of Platinum Armor, what's more is... it's moving!\&quot; <br />
Reygar thought this over \&quot;Lmao no wonder it was so heavy!\&quot; <br />
The suit of armor struggled and kicked then stood up! IT WAS KEI! <br />
\&quot;Hey guys! What's going on, you guys hunting the elf tree? Can I come can I come? Huh? Huh?\&quot; <br />
Reygar smiled and offered to beat the armor into shaped pans with Kei inside of it, while CatDrgN wondered as always where he was getting all that fine gear..., and confirmed to Rey that Kei would make horrible tasting pasta. <br />
TR!K rode in on an enchanted balloon animal, floating to a stop and settling outside the city gates, then stepped aside to let Kei run by screaming with Rey hot on his heels with oven mitts on and a smile on his face that would worry a Stone Golem. They both ran [North] then [East] and off screen. <br />
CatDrgN came out, face pale and nervous as hell, he just knew this time he'd drank way too much coffee, well that and he was worried about the CTC SOC NoC Banquet mere hours away!<br />
\&quot;TR!K! omg, that's two \&quot;!\&quot;s, but yeah and we got mere hours before the festivities begin and we havent got anything DONE!\&quot;<br />
TR!K put h!s hand on Cat's shoulder and sa!d \&quot;Man, you gotta learn how to relax, everyth!ng's going to be f!ne!\&quot; <br />
BRD suddenly appeared to his left, what I was facing north, and left would put him right, yeah left, that's right, correct, damn my other left, the one I'm talking about now, just to be sure I'm right, correct. LEFT!<br />
BRD smiled and said \&quot;CHORP!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Oh wow, BRD, boy could we use your help!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Uh dude,. I'm making a Rak run right now. Can this wait?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Rak, does Rak have Platinum Dragonhide pasta pans?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;No supposedly Eleonora does, don't you read your own story? CHORP! My name is BRD not Rak.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Sorry... typo\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Sure CHORP!\&quot; <br />
TR!K went inside, followed by BRD, because TR!K went in first, so BRD would be After TR!K went in, logically. <br />
CatDrgN stood outside a little longer, then snapped his fingers, then fixed them back into place and teleported off, wasting 160 gold for something he could have just walked one step to his ... (looks at hands, sees the hand with the big \&quot;R\&quot; written on it, points [West], yeah Right, that way.) <br />
G_3 and Jurnyman had already taken their seats and sat in them too, looking around the room at the gathering assemblage. CatDrgN rushed around setting up tables, napkins, drinks, utensils, drinks, and candles. <br />
TR!K stood up on stage buying them some time with BRD with a humorous dialogue.<br />
\&quot;So, how long we been playing Shade?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Shade, playing?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Yeah, this game, Shade\&quot; <br />
\&quot;What game in Shade?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;This game\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Is that what it's called? This?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;No it's called Shade!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I meant the game\&quot; <br />
\&quot;The game in Shade!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;This\&quot; <br />
\&quot;YES!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Shade?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Yes again.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;So what your saying is this game in Shade we're playing is called...\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Shade!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I know where we are, but this game..\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Shade!\&quot;<br />
\&quot;We covered that part, but the game is called...\&quot;<br />
\&quot;SHADE!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Do you really have to yell that when I'm trying to figure out this game you refer to?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;This game, YES!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;You said it wasn't this game though, it's called\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Sigh, Shade!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;CHORP!\&quot;<br />
The audience erupted with laughter, just a few more minutes, like until that \&quot;F\&quot; went away and CatDrgN could run backstage and get Dreamt and the Enders ready for their performance. <br />
CatDrgN! <br />
That darn cat<br />
To be continued, stay tuned, more forthcoming, to those openly appreciative to those quietly doubtful, you have to admit, you have NO Idea what's comin next..., <br />
sait {End} aka chris <br />
admin<br />
#shouts disapprovingly# <br />
CatDrgN! <br />
That darn cat<br />
#wonders what a disapproving shout sounds like, lol#<br />
\&quot;I SAY THEE NAY!!\&quot; <br />
[Don't noone else type in this, ya might get BarnCat germs all over ya home row and spacebar, lol, c'mon folks, join in, there's nothing to beer except beer itself.] <br />
Dreamt stood out on stage, scroll in hand, making handsignals to the audience and the band to shush so she could speak, but as that might not work, we'll have her shout a \&quot;SHUT UP!!\&quot; and see how that works. Boooyah, it worked. <br />
Jagan, Bard of the CTC Clan leaned back and smiled in anticipation of how this was all going to turn out, while G_3 in his Undead Undying love of Pasta, was, drumming his fingers on the table and looking for a waitpersion to ask about the pasta. Ironman jetted in a little later, amazing how fast he could travel, almost as if he had jetboots or something. He sat down nodded to Jagan and G_3 and looked around amusedly.<br />
Dreamt was yelling \&quot;SHUT UP!\&quot; for awhile now so I guess we'll have her do something else for awhile, like actually successfully bring out her band, The Enders! <br />
TR!K and BRD were backstage ribbing and goofing off as CatDrgN walked past, wait, stopped and goofed off too for a bit, then continued walking, lol. <br />
Saiten burst from the curtains, his hair a flaring cyan mane looking much like Twisted Sister, where Dreamt just looked like she could be someone's sister, as she was female, if she has any siblings, this could very well hold true, but then she could also be a sister in a spiritual sense or the extended family way, but then DREAMER hopped out on drums and backup vocals, and TAES played keyboards. <br />
The audience all took a collective breath in anticipation, causing the candles to dim from lack of oxygen. Hopefully, Dreamt and The Enders' music would stall them long enough for CatDrgN and Reygar to execute this the most pivotal, dangerous, climactic, senses-shattering, suspenseful, exciting but maybe a tad overhyped plot because, come Chaos or Portal opening, the dark armies of Chaos WILL HAVE THEIR PASTA!!! <br />
[Also continued on The Shade Board, so two multi-author arenas, adds the possibility of multiple possible directions this story could Take!] <br />
In beautiful flowing gowns, veils drawn closely about hiding their dark fluttering eyelashes, Reygar, ShdwDrgn and CatDrgN giggled and twittered their way through the [Inn], once having the reyrump grabbed a warrior nearly died for his advances, but soon enough they were on their way, up, forward, toward, the stairs, okay now it's up, forward is done better on flat surfaces, suddenly going Up for no reason at all would likely affright the citizenry. <br />
Creeping around the corner, Rey caught sight of a visage of pure beauty, and stopped to wink at her, surprisingly, she winked back, he smiled and waved, she returned the gesture in kind. He was getting a little.... encouraged here, so he blew a kiss to her and suddenly her face was blurry as if surrounded by a dense fog. Reygar stepped back an saw himself reflected inside a large pasta platinum, er Platinum Dragonhide Pasta Pan! <br />
He looked down dejectedly, his dream girl nothing more than an image of a lacey frilly darkly enticing... himself.<br />
CatDrgN walked around the corner, lookd at Rey, handed him some kleenex, and patted his shoulder. \&quot;Ah don't worry about it man, these things too shall pasta, oops pass, OH wow, wait you found the passed, pass, pasta pans! our plans succedded, suceeded, they WORKED!\&quot; Reygar rolled his dark flashing eyes at him and walked along the wall, checking out all the pan set. <br />
ShdwDrgn, having not been mentioned in the story much, I assure you, is quite busy soon, as Eleonora has just spotted the threesome and Shdw's talons just didnt look right in red fingernail polish. <br />
\&quot;Can I uh, help you three lovely ladies?\&quot; CatDrgN and ShdwDrgn froze, speechless, and shoved Reygar forward, as he was the prettiest, being that Shdw and CatD were both kinda undead, not that Rey is really all that pretty but compared to us Zombies, Ah screw it, lmao, he's a peach! <br />
Rey asked meekly where the women's restrooms were, but got elbowed, yelped, giggled and asked where the women's dressing rooms were, got elbowed again, yelped and giggled. Eleonora stood there hands on her hips, and raised an eyebrow, these three ladies didnt seem... right, per se, they seemed a bit off somehow. <br />
Eleo leaned in close enough to almost see Reygar's mustache hairs and whispered. \&quot;I know what you three are up to, and I'll say this, I try to keep an open mind about alot of things, and even though I don't swing that way I let others live their lives as they shall and...\&quot; (RIPS OFF REY'S VEIL!) \&quot;...YOU LOOK HORRIBLE IN MUAVE, REY! You two must be ShdwDrgn and CatDrgN, no worse a pair of Drgn-queens as I have ever seen...,\&quot; <br />
No time for thought, as action was quicker, and spoke louder than words and I aint worked out the next chapter in my head yet, so all three, grabbed Eleo and dashed into room# 316 and slammed the door tightly shut. <br />
Sometime later, Eleonora emerged from [Inn]room #316, smoothed out her dress, and walked hurriedly down the stairs, into the lobby and out into the [Pub]. <br />
She was joined by Jagan, and they both resumed their seats at G_3's table, where they silently nodded to Ironman, LEWD, The Jurneys, and other high ranking Chaos Clan dignitaries. <br />
(Forgetting names does not mean disrespect, it means I'm a rot-brained senile catzombie) <br />
G_3 looked up, sniffed the air, ignoring the gag reflex that was sometimes caused by someone other than Eleonora..., \&quot;Hmmm, interesting cologne er perfume? Scent? You're wearing, whats it called?\&quot;<br />
Eleo looked up suddenly, her head encased in a nightshade dark helm. \&quot;Uh, well C'est de O'dour de Chaos, Mseuir!\&quot;<br />
Ignoring her suddenly imperfect french, Ironman pressed on with the questioning and asked why she was wearing a nightshade dark helm to dinner being the Armor guy he would ask as such I believe, lol. Eleo whipped around to look at him so fast the helm spun a little. \&quot;Uh, ugh, cant see, who blew out the candles, oh, okay there, it's back on, uhm, I'm wearing this because uh, I have allergies and, well it won't do to have me sneezing all over the food, d'accord? uh, Oui?\&quot; <br />
Ironman nodded, grimaced and took an ethusiastic interest in anything but this spectacle. Jagan looked at Eleo's gloves and wondered why the white gloves? <br />
Eleonora looked down quickly, \&quot;Heh oh, these things? uhm, I am having some kinda skin disease (worked for Micheal Jackson didnt it?) and I don't wanna touch anyone else's food with these hands as they are, this is but a temporary condition, Quelle dommage?\&quot; <br />
{\&quot;Temporary condition, this had better be, I am NEVER DOING ANYTHING LIKE THIS EVER AGAIN!\&quot;} <br />
The same thought echoed in the Real Eleonora's mind as she oversaw the preparation of the Pastacooking. She stood advising on ingredients, cooking temperatures (Set to firestorm for 12 minutes, not dragon breath, that will only end up blackening the outside and leaving the inside raw!) <br />
They added in the cubed Bear steaks, the goblin cavemoss for spice, the wolf hairs for fiber, of course, Golden Healing Cheddar and patchwork skin noodles, but wait it gets worse, there's tomatoes in this recipe and tomatoes, are Truly Disgusting things! <br />
Reygar pointed out that we, that they, not we, I'm out sitting looking ridiculous, that they needed tomatoes.<br />
Eleo smiled sweetly and suggested Kei go out on stage and do some stand up comedy, moments later, \&quot;Kei-tchup\&quot; stumbled back in, smiling redly. Eleonora, had to smile, the plan she and CatDrgN hatched was coming along perfectly. Dinner would be served and she'd get the complete Dragonhide Platinum Pan set for her help in this. <br />
Dreamt and the Enders were out singing \&quot;In The End\&quot; by Linkin Park, CatDrgN was covering for her out there and she was in the kitchen doing men's work. <br />
Everyone went home full, happy, though confused at some parts of the party (let alone this story!) So finally, I'd like to say this was all but a demonstration of (un)deadpan humor, past(a) tense, lol. <br />
THE END! Not the clan end, but the end of the story, wait...., or..., is it? <br />
[Finally, if this story in the end, happens as some do, to offend, think but this and all is well, at least I can admit I SMELL! lol.]<br />
Reygar<br />
09-19-2004, 11:20 AM<br />
Hey thanks jag for the words of encouragement. we're doin our best. and it seems like it's pleasing some people hehehe. well that was the plan. We are open to all kinds of subjects, not just shade or that other game on verizon.(i won't mention it cause they won't let telus have the game too, greedy S.O.B.es jk) come on over when you're all done with this board hehehe :respect: we'll be glad you came. feel free to post your comments and suggestions after you've registered. or message us directly. but please keep your insults for the pigeon lady in the park.(heard she is quite nice tho.) or what the heck send them directly to me. i get a kick out of poorly mispelled insults. LOL :D :LOL:<br />
CatDrgN<br />
09-19-2004, 04:07 PM<br />
\&quot;hay ragar, u kin go ta hek\&quot; :D Hows that for fizzled spellings? lol. <br />
Btw, Pigeon lady aint been the same since she caught me lunchmeating her patrons, hee hee haw! (sits on park bench Forrest Gump-like with fork and knife, grinning crazily. \&quot;Them sure are nice birds ya got there, ah wish ah had sum like dem.\&quot;) <br />
:D</p>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;<p>9-22-2004, 05:20 AM<br />
Condok and CatDrgN ran, as only the undead can, eyes unblinking, teeth bared. It definitely made an impression and cleared a path. Whoever on the road from Cloven Pine to Coradale, who suddenly found themselves in the company of 2 halted undeadites of their level, would be a tad concerned. <br />
As it was, only the occasional enraged rabbit or boar wound up in the way. CatDrgN nodded to Condok who had earlier stated his path split here, as he ran south to Byrendell, there it split. Indeed, lol. <br />
So stopping in Coradale Pub to scare a coupla new players with some horrifying tale involving him and the <br />
Armor Melting Lava Rats of Slyythra, he was soon on his way. Chuckling, funny, but still a part of him had to think, ... he was going straight to hell for being so very ... tricky. <br />
There was somthing he had t check out first before travelling on, something he noticed earlier, the sign of things to come perhaps. Something wholly unexpected, but not entirely unwelcome. He went ahead and slapped 13 gold pieces down on the counter to room a room at the inn. <br />
Later in the room, after catching up on messages, seeming the communications centre of his clan, he found and set up a large mirror. <br />
CatDrgN removed his helm slowly, yep, no worse for wear, just the head underneath was drying up to a patchy furred leathery-skinned glaze-eyed, yellowteethed visage of animal magnetism. Undoubtably handsome, lol. <br />
He smiled, leaned the bladed staff of Kryyn against the wall, a steelwood staff with retractable claws, much like his own, but far more deadly. but there was something else new about him..., He HAD to check, had to KNOW. <br />
Dimming the room's main magelights down and lighting just three candles, he removed his cryptkeeper cloak, and and breathed, slowly, stretching his arms, stuck his chest out and spread out a pair of webbed, black scaly... wings. <br />
He jaw chattered in wonder, a few tentative flaps, flexing them, folding un folding these wings, and wondering when Grimm would re-adjust his soul to his original form before this transformation became complete and the darkness in his soul consumed him completely. <br />
Later as he slept, cocooned in a black aura, darker than any shadow, in fact it seemed a living shadow outlined his own true form, outside of his own body, and spoke to him in dreams, confident it's prophecies would not be remembered.<br />
CatDrgN<br />
09-22-2004, 06:35 AM<br />
Trik stood outside looking around, because I couldnt think of anything else to have him doing, lol! <br />
CatDrgN ran up, from battling a pair of stubborn orc warriors. <br />
\&quot;Hey Boss, whats the haps?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Cat, hey, morning to you. You notice anything on the way here?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Uhm nothing out of the ordinary, except that it took a little bit more effort to spell ordinary, rather extraordinary, I must be tired or...\&quot; <br />
\&quot;No nonono, listen, when I was sleeping, last night, at about the time I usually sleep, you know? Well, just awake enough to hear things, I heard what sounded like, hah, maybe 50 or more children laughing and talking, then it stopped suddenly!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;heh, 50 or more? How can you be so certain?\&quot; <br />
Trik grabbed him by the scruff of the neck, almost lifting him off his feet. \&quot;No! I am Certain! Listen, I've entertained at enough social events and parties to know the size AND element of any audience by sound alone! There WERE 50 Children, something weird about them, out at night, laughing!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Okay, cool, just asking, can you set me down now?\&quot; He dropped a few inches with a relieved ruffle and shudder. <br />
CatDrgN tried to lead Trik back inside town, and he suceeded, and they went to the [Pub] to tip back a few cold ones, and have some drinks too, drinks being the beers, cold ones being the downright frigid waitresses demanding tips. <br />
\&quot;Tell ya what, sir. You sleep, okay? Just go ahead and take a normal sleep, I'll stay up outside tonight and see, or hear if I can hear or see any kids out alone at night.\&quot; <br />
Trik thought about it for a bit, then nodded. \&quot;Yeah okay, think I'll do that, yeah thanks man, well goodnight!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Sleep Goodly!\&quot; <br />
With Trik back in his room, sleepily so soundly CatDrgN could have snuck in and painted his face up, but decided not to, he wandered outside and messaged Reygar. <br />
\&quot;Rey, hey, yay hip hip hurray, way the day may parlay.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;lmao, your point?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Oh nothing,I was just checking in, uh, you know Shade better than I, and also more than me knows and have been here longer. Can ya tell me something?<br />
.......<br />
......<br />
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\&quot;Sorry dude, I was battling a Cryptkeeper, tell you what?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Is there anything on the local population of Nachtsburg, particularly the Children.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Nothing, the only children I know of are the ones you see in Byrendell chats, present company excepted of course, lmao!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Hawh hawh! Whatever!~ Okay thanks\&quot; <br />
Later that night, perched atop the S.E. corner of the Nachtburg city walls, like a gargoyle, silhouette by a full moon, enshrouded in night fog, and trying to remain still and silent, fighting back hiccups, he waited...,<br />
CatDrgN<br />
09-22-2004, 04:35 PM<br />
The Ogre Enforcer was getting increasingly frustrated, the small bits of rock pinging off his small ugly head and the constant tongue-clicking and cheek-popping and whispered assumptions of his parentage and critiques of his appearance were stretching it's nerves longer than this sentence. <br />
It walked in circles, past anger, on it's way to tears, having come clear from curiousity, and now regretting even wandering over. \&quot;Pssst! boohoo wah wah, widdle pinhead fat-arsed no-account .... uh ... (sounds of turningpages)<br />
Vapid Cretin!\&quot; (hands Jagan's OED back to her gratefully, lol) <br />
The Enforcer stopped, scratched it's head then sat down on the ground, weary of trying to figure any of this out. <br />
CatDrgN smiled, then the smile frozen on his face he slowly looked up, a few, a bunch, quite a bit, and now the exact number of... alot of strange lights were emerging from the gruond, and, an eery children's laughter noise escalated. <br />
From behind him, a light came on in Trik's room and he could be heard yelling \&quot;There!! Hear them? That's them! Those voices!\&quot; CatDrgN waved his hand down to quietly quiet his leader down, but it was too late, the Ogre looked up and saw his rockthrowing, tongueclicking, cheekpopping Oxford-English-Dictionary word-firing nemesis atop the wall. He made his approach, but his approach was made incomplete. <br />
The various colored lights encircled the Ogre Enforcer, and then spun around him in a tight searing circle, hooping it's head, torso, legs down to it's feet, eating the flesh right off the bones, and leaving the poor ogre to stand for a few seconds bereft of flesh, substance, and life before the structure of it's frame succumbed to gravity. <br />
CatDrgN gasped, jaw almost hanging off his head, HE WHIPPED AROUND STAFF DRAWN As... as... Trik joined him on the city wall, startling him. \&quot;See em down there?\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN nodded, \&quot;Yep and they just dissolved an ogre enforcer, I'm going down there.\&quot; <br />
Trik grabbed his backpack as he hopped off the wall, now he swung like a caught cat and looked up. Trik smiled, nodded and \&quot;Be careful down there, if you need any help just yell.\&quot; Got it. \&quot;Yell and clap your hands.\&quot; Oookay, got it. \&quot;Yell, clap your hands, turn sideways, whistle, and put your left leg out.\&quot; ....Got it.<br />
He was finally dropped to the ground, the lights all froze in mid air, then steadily floated toward him, giggling, whispering. <br />
\&quot;Okay, uh Hiya, Heya, I'm CatDrgN, of Clan {Trk}, pleased to meet you all, good job on the Enforcer, that was very impressive, what are your names?\&quot; <br />
..... <br />
A musicbox calliope elevated and surrounded him, and the lights danced in patterns. \&quot;We are lost Innocence, We are abandoned Faith, We once were young and full of life, now each of us a wraith. Now we all float free of cheer and happiness keeping us bright, we are the signposts on paths to sorrow, we are children of the city of night.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Catchy, kinda skippy rhythm, and you're all more like christmas lights than anything, heheh, uhm, your not laughing...\&quot; <br />
The lights flickered furiously and all cried out in unison, wailing so loud CatDrgN was downed, clutching his head, clenching his teeth, fighting back an intense sense of despair, loss and regret. Trik leapt down from the wall, landing catlike next to CatDrgN, sword drawn and threw him over his shoulder. Trik backed away from the lights and they pushed toward them flickering and sparking angrily. <br />
He then turned, tossed Cat back inside, turned again and spin-kicked the door closed, then leaned against it, ear to the wood, and peeped between a crack in the boards. Satisfied, he slumped down next to CatDrgN and chuckled. \&quot;Y'know, sometimes your mouth gets ahead of your brain.\&quot; <br />
(lmao) \&quot;Sometimes?\&quot; rubbing his face, eyes watering for some reason, knot in throat.<br />
\&quot;Well(coughermmm, sigh), now I believe you, I saw them for myself, but you saw them first, it's your call, what do ya wanna do about This?\&quot; <br />
Trik put his hand on his chin, his finger up his nose, wait, upside his nose, and up a chimney he rose, oops, lol, he stayed sat, but had this to say.\&quot;Okay, here's what we do, these are children, no matter how vicious, powerful, and outnumbering they are, they're kids! We gotta handle it like that. We got some research to do and then, ... well we'll see when we get there!\&quot; <br />
Trik stood up and hauled CatDrgN to his feet, and headed back to the Inn, CatDrgN headed to the pub, for as many stiff drinks as his undead body could contain.<br />
:skull:<br />
CatDrgN<br />
09-23-2004, 01:53 PM<br />
The sun set again, after hours of it's help in lighting the dusty scrolls and ancient books CatDrgN sorted through. Sighing and closing the last book he remembered an adage his leader was once quoted saying. \&quot;Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend, inside of a dog, it's too dark to read.\&quot; It was getting darker than the insides of a dog, not that Cat had ever torn one apart to find out, but he guessed it could be quite similar. <br />
Trik walked up smiling, it looked like his part of the to-do list had been accomplished satisfactorily, but as CatDrgN hadn't quite discovered anything of use, Trik seemed a tad smug. But his infectious cheer doubtless had an airborn vector because Cat wound up displaying symptoms of optimism as well. <br />
\&quot;Well Boss, looks like you got something more than a twinkle in your eye, whats up?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Well kiddo, this little mystery's as good as finished, if not better than. How'd your idea pan out?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Nothing. I referenced old town registries and found not a one stinking reference to a census of Nachtsburg, let alone children.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Anything before was unrecorded, in the Early Days of Shade only Grimm knew the behind the scenes history of the place.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Could we ask him then?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;He's busy lately, seems more server demons are on the loose and doing the same dirty deed V'ryzun did to you. Tel'huss and NehkStell have been claiming bodies by the dozens. Grimm's up to his chin in transfer requests, including your own. Patience is a virtue!\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN nodded, true, but the darkness within him, the result of his curiousity with the dark side and the second chance his own existence erased gave him something of a chill mixed with an increasing awareness of the power Chaos granted to those who excepted his dark gift. <br />
Darkness increased it's territory as the daylight ceded to a starry sky and now was the waiting. Patience was not a virtue Cat was born of, but a skill hardly learned, but was soon rewarded. <br />
The odd cluster of colored lights again emerged from the ground, and swirled in lazy formations, giggling and chattering away. Trik reached slowly in his backpack and let drop a small stuffed giant bat. CatDrgN tossed a stuffed sewer snake down too. <br />
The lights paused, and hesitantly approached the toys, then seeming satisfied there was no attack involved levitated the offerings between them. Trik ducked and applied some make-up and put in his most festive Shade Jester cap, handing CatDrgN one of his own and some heavy clumps of white and black facepaint, which was by necessity, alot to mask his undead features. <br />
Both hurried down the stairs and slowly peeped out the gates, then \&quot;NOW!\&quot; and they charged into the midst of the lights, flipping, cartwheelling, hopping about very animatedly. The lights paused again, some backing away from the odd pair, dancing around and laughing along with the lights. <br />
After awhile Trik and CatDrgN both slowed with tiredness and sat down \&quot;F\&quot; clearly displayed next to their HPs. Sitting down, some of the lights clustered on them, swarming, almost the same motions the made when devouring the unfortunate Ogre Enforcer, but instead some sat on heads, shoulders, laps, almost nuzzling, whispering. <br />
It was saddening, these were indeed the souls of dead children, lost misspent youth. CatDrgN gritted his teeth against a sympathetic feeling coming over him. <br />
There was only one thing to do to cross this spirits over, and almost anyone in {Trk} could raise the spirits of those around them, why not these spirit children? Blessing them all, reassuring others, doling out feelings of true happiness, humor and honest compassion was dimming the lights, sending some rocketing straight up to the heavens. It was WORKING!<br />
After the last light had departed, Trik stood up, stretched and yawned. <br />
\&quot;All in a night's work!\&quot; He said modestly. \&quot;Now, I got a few night's sleep to catch up on. Thanks for partying with me! Nite.\&quot; and with that he departed. <br />
CatDrgN stood outside longer, musing, they'd cheered and cajoled a multitude of lost souls, confused spots of light that had finally found their place among the sparkling stars of the sky. <br />
All except one... himself. <br />
He shuffled his feet, until his feet decided on a long thoughtful walk back to Coradale.:gruv:</p>
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&laquo; \&quot;Made in the Shade!\&quot;: MultiAuthor Interactive Tale &raquo;<br />
See, I get the feeling these stories are gonna make me, or break me, now to head to the Shade board and see if what I wrote makes people wanna break me, lol. <br />
Dancing in the darkness, twisting the fog into arcane shapes both weird terrifying and absurd, CatDrgN killed time outside of Gloomy Vale dancing in tune to the rhythmic clacking of the struggling bone claw he had pinned under a rock for amusement. <br />
Gloomy had been quiet all week, not a visitor for about a week, also, even. But often that was better, about as good as having the place to himself for a week could be. He was starting to annoy the patrons of some of the [Chat] areas, leaving bizzare, bizzare, well weird and lame messages scrawled on the tables and walls. He was urged to go play outside, and so this he did. <br />
After a week of silence, like the one previously mentioned, in fact the very one referred to previously above, he had visitors. Clint@n and @Jolu@ of {Grm} had dropped by earlier in the day, just long enough to write \&quot;Entered\&quot; and \&quot;Left\&quot; in each area. But other than that, Gloomy's nights, were quiet. <br />
Well, one of the cheifest lessons of Grimm, Grand Wizard of the Forces of Light and Order, etc etc, was that.... dramatic paws... \&quot;Whatever you fear most will meet you halfway\&quot; and sure enough halfway from running back to Gloomy to save on [Teleport] gold, he ran into a rock wall, with arms, legs and a head like an icebox wearing a cleaned and cured Orc head, two of them, rock walls, Stone Golems, both trudging slowing toward Gloomy and in their company was a Young Dragon! <br />
These creatures were not exactly native to this precise area of Shade so CatDrgN ran up to one of the stone golems, and swung so hard he spun in place until one of the golems grabbed the top of his head to stop his whirling, but took the helping hand too far and throw him over the city walls into Gloomy Vale. He flew down, and landed in a barrel of green misty swamp water. <br />
Coughing and sputtering dramaticaly for awhile, but as there was noone there to really notice, he ran back outside and continued battling in earnest, which was not something that really came naturally to him. Battling, sure that was easy, but earnest was a rare acquaintance. <br />
He walked up to a stone golem south of town, and drew a line in the mud, daring it to cross it. It did. He ran [North] and drew another line, it crossed it, and two more lines, now they were ready to battle! <br />
CatDrgN smiled evilly, swung his sword in the air, howled in furious glee and drew a \&quot;O\&quot; circle in the corner of the gridded lines! The Stone Golem trembled in fear, rattling a little, and hesitantly marked an \&quot;X\&quot; above his \&quot;O\&quot;. CatDrgN scowled, walked around the stone golem, sizing him up, and LEAPT! Quickly, he swiped another \&quot;O\&quot; to the right of his first \&quot;O\&quot;. His Experience level was climbing as rapidly as a stalactite! The Golem was starting to fall apart, it weakly put another \&quot;X\&quot; down. <br />
For the killing blow, CatDrgN mercifully added an \&quot;O\&quot; for 3-in-a-row, and walked away at an angle that would show him advancing through the golem's falling rubble and dust in dramatic fashion. Appearances are everything! <br />
One more Stone Golem, and the Young Dragon to go. CatDrgN leaps and flips, and lands on the city wall to look down on the both of them, and wait for someone to come along and fight them.<br />
After all, He'd fought his hard battle. <br />
The threat of scandalous defacement and defamation with profanities scrawled on it's rocky hide with pink and lavander pigments proved too much for Stone Golem number two, and it ran off.... at one mile an hour... away from Gloomy. <br />
The young dragon was left. <br />
This was not good, he and his fellow level sevens had no adequate defense against this menace. Though the newer players were of a large and prosperous clan called {RHC}, their skills would be tested in this situation. Feeling responsible for this problem, Cat stuck around outside too, to test his skills as well. <br />
5 blasts of angry dragon exhalation sent CatDrgN back inside to buy and slam like fine ale, 4 large healing potions, heading back outside he saw the dragon still there, bracketted in between the two RHCrusaders. <br />
He walked around and took his place east of the dragon leaving it no options, no exits, no space. Figuring it was distracted, nope, figuring wrong. It still sent him back inside, this was not going good at all. <br />
He bought and drank 3 large healing potions, starting to miss his breathing self's ability to create these and more, on demand.., He ran back outside, Say whats this? He looked closely at the {RHC} patch on this warrior. Well Thank Zanden, it looks as if we have some reinforcements, in a major way. <br />
DaOutlaw had arrived! <br />
He seemed more focussed on the dragon than he, but then the {Trk} Emblem and it's bearers were known Shadewide for their honor. {Trk} can lighten your load, without throwing anyone from the plane. He patted DaOutlaw on the back encouragingly and hoped his own confidence would benefit for soon he was fighting the dragon again. <br />
He was starting to wonder what he was doing being Named CatDrgN, when he couldnt even defeat a young dragon! He ran out and got 5 more hits on it's hide at decent damage, but so much flesh to damage, and it was still not cooperating and it sent him back inside for more potions! <br />
BY the time he'd emptied his bank account, the dragon was a chest, DaOutlaw and his RHClanmates collected it and scattered to the three winds, the fourth one untaken. <br />
And so, breaking wind, CatDrgN took it, south, to train more, his comparative weakness still bothering him and powering him on forward. <br />
Coming Up Next!: <br />
The Shady Hawkins Dance Party!<br />
lol.<br />
General connected a few more iron cables to the back of an immense wooden box with some finely wound wired wrapped tightly around iron tubes inserted inside of eachother twined tightly to leather drums mounted on teh front. Basically, General was setting up a medieval sound system! <br />
StormLrd walked in and patted General on the back, thumb-upped for him to clear a path and gave it a test jolt with a powerful but measured lightning spell to charge up the power cells. Pele tapped on the microphone, \&quot;Is this, uh check check, Hello, Guys? Can you hear me now?\&quot; <br />
StormLrd gave another silent thumbsup and General said \&quot;Yeah sounds great, give it a yodel and see how she amps willya?\&quot; <br />
Pele laughed and cleared her throat, and \&quot;....Yoooodeladeeyodeladeeeyodeladeehoooo!!!\&quot; <br />
The sound, if not the source, jk Pele, LOL, was clearly transmitted. General picked up a newly customised electric violin and waved as Vhelsing came in and seated himself to listen to the jam session. He draw out a steelwood violin bow and pulled it lightly across the strings, getting a feel for the volume and checking the tuning. StormLrd sat behind the drums, twirled a pair of Drumsticks of the Sly, and beat a stacatto rhythm of pure frenzy enthusiasm and a power that only the lord of storms himself could manifest. <br />
Pele picked up a tamborine of the dragon eye, and rattled it with Storm's breakneck pace. VHelsing tapped his feet and clapped, this was rocking, damn good stuff. Even rehearsing, The Shadow Band, was an awesome spectacle for the ears to taste. (Wait, spectacles are seen and ears don't taste, if anything they taste like ears! Well Consider this, the source, this tale's bard has almost always been one board short of a barndoor.) <br />
General concluded his tuning and nodded to Storm and Pele, they soon stopped too. VHelsing stood up and walked to the stage. \&quot;Damn, guys! That was really really good!\&quot; General looked down, smiled humbly. \&quot;Yeah thanks, hey did you see to the other preparations okay?\&quot; Vhelsing muttered \&quot;Iwouldabutdadamncatdrgnsayshe'stootired...,\&quot;grumbling. <br />
General looked at VHels for a translation, so it was explained that after the whole banquet adventure, CatDrgN and {Trk} were taking a break from the catering business. <br />
General sighed, resigned himself to a lack of catering then, but came up with an idea. StormLrd smiled and gave a thumbs up. <br />
General looked at him and said \&quot;You really think so? Ya think they're up to it?\&quot; <br />
Storm nodded and thumbs upped and gave the A-ok for an affirmative. General exclaimed \&quot;It's a done deal then! You go tell CatDrgN and his group there's free beer, food, dancing, bla bla bla, all that stuff, if they could just come and help decorate then!\&quot; <br />
VHelsing walked out, scrolls in hand, sighed \&quot;if they didn't wanna come cater and serve food, what makes General think they'll come over to totally redecorate.... The Boar &amp; The Skewer?\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN was of course in Byrendell, where he planned cave trips and tried to interest newer warriors in need of some training to join him, always secretly hiding his fear of going in alone without anyone to watch impressed by his battle skill and chance to play hero. <br />
VHelsing walked into the [Pub], and immediately spotted Cat, spewing forth his usual long winded declarations of nothing important mixed with weak humor and the strong odor of disgusting topics. CatDrgN saw him come in, scanned [Users] out of habit to check equipment and level, and smiled at a familiar face in this throng of inattentive or confused new warriors. <br />
\&quot;Hey BC, (called sometimes by his old name from a previous life) What's up Bro?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;The Answer is STILL NO, Hels, even if it IS General, I'm burnt out on cooking, pun intended and I'm not sure I can get enough {Trk}sters together t pull off anymore miracles... or debacles, like the last...\&quot; <br />
VHelsing, waved dismissively, and shook his head, his widebrimmed hap almost concealing his smile, but not enough to put CatDrgN at ease, some was up..,<br />
\&quot;No, General's okay with no food.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;General's not to my taste.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;He only wants one thing.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I cannot give it to him.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;He changed his mind actually!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Some folks are known to do that.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Will you just hear me out?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Speak.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Free beer.\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN's jaw fall off, Hels politely picked it up and slapped it back in CatDrgN's face. \&quot;Well BC, whats that jaw of your's got for a reply or does it want to fall off again?\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN scrutinzed him, walked a circle around him. \&quot;Free beer, you say?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Absolutely!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Dancing too?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Yeah... hey how did you...\&quot;<br />
\&quot;I'm writing the tale, I scrolled up.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Ah.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;There's gotta be a catch.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Well, yyyyes, there is a bit of one, I have to admit.\&quot; <br />
The table was slammed with a bony fist for being too close to an irritated CatDrgN when a catch was revealed. <br />
\&quot;I KNEW IT! Damn, how could I have ever thought all that merriment could come for free....Outside of the Clan that is...\&quot; <br />
An anonymous Chr-#### whispered a <br />
\&quot;HeyBaby,wutsyername?\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN scowled at an obviously confused level 1 Male, and pushed his chair over with Chr-#### still in it. Smiling now and in a better mood after this, he regarded VHelsing and ventured a question about the \&quot;Catch\&quot;. <br />
VHelsing unrolled his scrolls, floor plans, wall planograms, diagrams, schematics, and ingredients. Pointed out a few details enthusiastically, a little bit overselling the idea, but omitted one crucial factor, Location! <br />
CatDrgN never thought he would ever, ever, ever in a million updates have a reason to go down to Boar &amp; Skewer. As BarnCat he made the trip fine and stayed a few days decently, but this time was different, almost about everything was different. He and his clan were decoraters, and he was now Undead, which one was more strange and puzzling? <br />
He messaged for reinforcements. <br />
It was Rare that all of {Trk} clan was in chat at the time same, same... time, but it happens does... does happen! <br />
(Angrily kicks Yoda from the office chair, regretting suggesting he do the transcribing, mourning the fall of the Jedi Order and the subsequent rehire of surviving members into local temp agencies, they can't type for beans, but you should see them paper-shred! WOOHOO!) <br />
CatDrgN detailed the plan as given from VH as to their new mission, poorly used prepositional phrases notwithstanding, the plan seemed agreeable to all depsite teh bad spelign and typos. <br />
And south was the direction they all ran, a mighty clan surging forth, a wave of warrior might, a scene right outta Braveheart, I tellya, really! Trik and Reygar of course outpaced everyone, further convincing CatDrgN that despite the bad smell and the odd cannibalistical dark urges he felt from time to time, being Undead definitely had it's perks! <br />
(To clarify, I'm Not Undead to display any loyalty to the Dark Armies, as anyone who knows it's simply a game, It's only a phase I'm going through, and to mostly just say Yeah I've been there, something new and interesting to tide me over and sustain my interest until Grimm frees me from the state of Undeath with the transfer, all that and, lmao it dusgusts some people, so that's alllllrrrriiight by me!) <br />
Stopping his aside to the audience, he sees the clan has already ran completely off his screen, so running south to catch up, he finally enters Boar. Now, He's in Boar, as in The Boar &amp; The Skewer, he being Me, lol. <br />
General stood up and shook hands with all assembled and sat back down. Trik, Reygar, P!NK, Dayday, Condok, and CatDrgN sat down and then plans were further expanded on. VHelsing soon joined them, after realizing that {Trk} had already left Byrendell. <br />
\&quot;Well sir, I got em, as many as could or would come.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Good work, man. Great, now that we're all here, I'm sure Vhels has apprised you of all you'll be getting in return for your services, correct?\&quot; <br />
Reygar: \&quot;Dancing!\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN: \&quot;Beer!\&quot; <br />
General: \&quot;You're missing something.\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN: \&quot;I lost it when I went undead, the way it kept pulsing and beating was annoying anyways.\&quot; <br />
General: .... <br />
CatDrgN: MY HEART! Nooo, lol, not that, I was referring to my heartbeat, the other, deal... I still have. <br />
General: \&quot;Hrm! :S I was referring to the Food! The free food you'll also be getting... in return... for your help. VHElsing must have forgotten to tell you of this..., VH!!!\&quot; <br />
VHelsing: \&quot;Yes sir?\&quot; <br />
General: \&quot;Have I not Commanded you? Be thorough, be complete, be detailed in what we were planning for this dance party? Now, Go look for the light in the darkness, those'll be the candles we need for setting up lamps around the dancefloor!\&quot; <br />
VHelsing: \&quot;Sir! Loud and clear!\&quot; <br />
Vhelsing walked quickly off. General stood up and handed out instructions written up earlier on Decoration areas.<br />
CatDrgN and Condok were to run bait duty keeping the monsters away from the outside of Boar allowing Trik and P!NK time and space to string up the magelights onto the city walls, while Reygar and Dayday cast the ice spell that summons a sheet of swirling ice blades at multicoloured sheets of paper therefore creating confetti, you know the one. <br />
Wordlessly, CatDrgN ran east two leaps and stood near two stone golems, waving his sword around acting blind. Condok ran north, west, walked south, attracting some Imps and one flame lizard, then brought them over to where CatDrgN was storing his Stone Golems. <br />
Trik, thanks to nimble gear, was agilly leaping from post to post, uncoiling magelights. wrapping them snugly and bounding to the top of the next post. I would have had him jumping on Pillars, but the Pillars are nice folks, we don't need ta be jumping on them and strangling them with party lites, do we? Hell no, lol. <br />
SO posts it is. <br />
Soon all was nearly in readiness, as it was good to be in readiness, a good place to be, readiness, right? <br />
lol. <br />
Reygar was ripping up the dancefloor, literally, the old boards stacked outside and new boards freshcut from the elf forest were brought in, though some of them had the odd habit of vanishing for a few refreshes, then returning exactly where they were left. Rey decided discretion the better part of humor and went ahead and nailed them in with the rest. <br />
CatDrgN and Condok had exterminated the local vermin outside and what they didnt kill CatDrgN lied about, to most everyone's satisfaction. Trik flipped twice in the air, landing nimbly, and landing as silently as a pink panther, P!NK landed too, beside him, from up, on the posts they were up upon, decorating. (Sees his chances of earning a Bard title flushed down the toilet, leaving No floaties, lol) <br />
Dayday rolled in the barrels of confetti where CatDrgN and Condok could carry them up to the rafters and tie them to pulleys designed to speed them overhead pouring confetti over... heads. <br />
CatDrgN smiled, almost done and invites to the party were in his backpack, strangely leaving no room for other items he could have [Pick(ed)Up] outside. The Shadow Band was set up, decorations were in place, the dancefloor and stage were set, what could possibly go wrong? <br />
He suddenly fell underfloor as a board vanished from beneath his feet! <br />
Everything went black. <br />
Funny thing, nobody ever counted on that Boar and Skewer had [Catacombs], did they? They don't? Damn, then what must have happened was...,<br />
\&quot;RRRREEEYYYYGAAARRR!!!\&quot; <br />
Reygar: \&quot;Dammit! where the hell am i? it's so dark in here.\&quot;<br />
Seeing he was not the only one down in these [Catacombs], CatDrgN glared at Reygar. <br />
\&quot;Wood from the elf forest you said?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;lmao!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;hahaha damn you, you took some from the Elf Tree didn't you??\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Lmao! Oh that's what it was! I just saw this like really big tree so I figured, hell, why not eh?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Rey, you're a loon, let's get back up there and patch that up before the rest of our plan falls through.\&quot; <br />
A pair of glowing green eyes flashed from the corner of the dark underfloorage. They were not alone. Reygar drew his sword and CatDrgN stood staff at the ready. A deep growling voice full of menace and mirth spoke \&quot;Stay your hand, Brother Rey, I mean you no harm, this is between Me.... and that one!\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN snarled, yellowed undead catfangs bared. \&quot;The hell it is!\&quot; <br />
He lunged at the stranger, somehow familiar to him, but he couldn't place the scent. <br />
The stranger parried with a skilled block of his own, with another bladed staff of Kryyn, caught CD's staff in the retractable blades and twisted the handle of his own, flipping the staff from his claws. This guy, whoever he was, was good, but wasn't fighting to kill, still he froze in place when the staff's blades held position at his throat. <br />
\&quot;It would be sooo easy to take you out right here and now, but this isn't going to be necessary, no, for Grimm has decreed there be some changes here, yes.\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN snarled, this being was one smug... his eyes widened as the figure stepped from the shadows. Garbed in a nightshade robe and nightshade dark helm, green eyes flashing with live twin fires, Could it be? <br />
BarnCat strode forward and chuckled, smiling, he circled CatDrgN tracing a circle around his throat with the bladed. Reygar stood at the ready, not sure if he was seeing what he was seeing. Reygar finally loosened his dry mouth and asked. \&quot;Barn? Sh__! That really you? Grimm did the...uh...\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Grimm did! Yes, here I am, in living color, as I live and breathe even, and any other cliches and witticisms we can apply to this situation.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Damn man, well hey it's great to have you back!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;It's good to be back.\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN felt his resolve slipping, he thought about it, this chance happening, he was back, shouldn't he be happier? He chewed his fingerbones thoughtfully. <br />
Reygar stood between them, so he could get a look at the both of these versions of his clanbrother. Yin and Yang, the two sides to the same gold coin, how the spirit within prevailed in both bodies, powering both with the same sense of adventure, the same compassion for his fellow warriors. <br />
Red eyes and green eyes looked back at him. CatDrgN spoke up and \&quot;Well you might as well draw a picture, you're not going to see the likes of this ever again. In his bony hands, he held his own chewed off fingertips, claws a dark black. CatDrgN kneeled, head bowed to BarnCat. \&quot;Now is the time I must depart, to make room for myself to live, to be, the parting gift I give to thee, is but a parting of my own, parts of your own claws, your bones. Do with them as you like.\&quot; <br />
A black aura flared within him and spread out, blacker than the darkness they stood in, it grew, totally enveloped CatDrgN in chaotic might, rumbling almost audibly in the air, then it vanished, taking CatDrgN, leaving the claws. <br />
Reygar stooped down to retrieve them at the same time BarnCat also went for them, their heads knocked together almost painfully and definitely with a comedic ringing clang of helmets. BarnCat laughed and scooped up the left claws. <br />
Reygar smiled, \&quot;Well what're you gonna with those old things?\&quot; BarnCat smiled solemnly and handed Rey five of them for his own. \&quot;Make a necklace outta them, I dunno, whatever, these are your's. Reygar, brother, you stood by me in my darkest hours, you were my right hand man, so here ya go, lol, my right hand, er, claws, lol!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Gee, thanks, I'm Honored.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Anytime, now let's get up outta here, we have a surprise announcement for those waiting above.\&quot; <br />
They leapt up and climbed out. Trik nearly dropped his wad of confetti he was going to throw at P!NK, but resumed the throw, then reacted with mild surprise. \&quot;BARN! YOU'RE BACK!\&quot; <br />
This announcement turned a few heads, the Shadow Clans looked up, right, left, and at BarnCat. \&quot;Hold up, that face seems familiar!\&quot; said General, StormLrd gave TWO Thumbs-up and as he was never really a mute \&quot;Welcome back furface! Got to level ten somehow, didnt ya?\&quot; <br />
BarnCat returned the thumbs up, leapt up and grabbed one of the iron speakerwires, making a necklace from the lefthand claws, and wearing it proudly. <br />
\&quot;Hey, this is a party right? Dancing, Beer, Music, Food! Right?\&quot; <br />
VHelsing blurted: \&quot;Food?\&quot; <br />
BarnCat answered \&quot;Yeah, food, hey y'all I don't know about any of you but I am STARVING! Feels like I have'nt Eaten for WEEKS!\&quot; <br />
A fried boar was hauled into the room and set on the table. BarnCat drew his staff as if to attack it. <br />
\&quot;Hey Hey heyyyy, Barn man, what are you doing, it's already dead!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I know that, but sheesh, if you'd been through what I have, you KNOW Death aint always what it appears to be, and... besides, I gotta get a feel for how a breathing body fights all over again.\&quot; <br />
So... in agreeance, they all stood back and let BarnCat have his homecoming battle, against a dead boar, and to noone's surprise... HE WON!! <br />
Gods, it's good to be back! <br />
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Kaine<br />
09-23-2004, 09:41 PM<br />
oh good lord....*laughing so hard ribs hurt* ...tic tac toe...elf tree...ow ow ow....<br />
oh and welcome back BarnCat<br />
CatDrgN<br />
09-25-2004, 12:39 AM<br />
lol, the stuff I come up with. <br />
One of the techniques I use is kinda a free form writing as things occur to me with a narrow twisty spine of a plot. I know where I'm going in that, just dunno how I'm gonna get there. <br />
It's not as popular as standard Bardry, but it gets mild reaction, lol.<br />
Kaine<br />
09-25-2004, 01:06 AM<br />
im similiar somewhat .<br />
i have an idea where i want to take a story. i do however know what i want to tell along the way. what exactly happens and what i intend tho sometimes change as the story begins to take shape, the storys i tell almost write themselves flowing from th eback of my head right to my keyboard.<br />
as such tho as the story is written it will take twists and turns i may not have intended and that is why i usually in advance have a few endings in mind that way i can steer the story to stay within that range of ideas.<br />
lol actually the harderst aprt of writing for me is the beginning. if that makes any sense1 i could have the whole story figured out but have no idea how to start it and thus it may never see life.<br />
weird eh<br />
CatDrgN<br />
09-25-2004, 01:12 AM<br />
Beginnings are fun, just as easy as falling outta the sky, standing up, looking around, describing the surroundings, and blending some action of the story into it, damn, now why can't I Do That? lol. <br />
Will have more later.:arr:</p>
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&laquo; \&quot;Made in the Shade!\&quot;: MultiAuthor Interactive Tale &raquo;<br />
See, I get the feeling these stories are gonna make me, or break me, now to head to the Shade board and see if what I wrote makes people wanna break me, lol. <br />
Dancing in the darkness, twisting the fog into arcane shapes both weird terrifying and absurd, CatDrgN killed time outside of Gloomy Vale dancing in tune to the rhythmic clacking of the struggling bone claw he had pinned under a rock for amusement. <br />
Gloomy had been quiet all week, not a visitor for about a week, also, even. But often that was better, about as good as having the place to himself for a week could be. He was starting to annoy the patrons of some of the [Chat] areas, leaving bizzare, bizzare, well weird and lame messages scrawled on the tables and walls. He was urged to go play outside, and so this he did. <br />
After a week of silence, like the one previously mentioned, in fact the very one referred to previously above, he had visitors. Clint@n and @Jolu@ of {Grm} had dropped by earlier in the day, just long enough to write \&quot;Entered\&quot; and \&quot;Left\&quot; in each area. But other than that, Gloomy's nights, were quiet. <br />
Well, one of the cheifest lessons of Grimm, Grand Wizard of the Forces of Light and Order, etc etc, was that.... dramatic paws... \&quot;Whatever you fear most will meet you halfway\&quot; and sure enough halfway from running back to Gloomy to save on [Teleport] gold, he ran into a rock wall, with arms, legs and a head like an icebox wearing a cleaned and cured Orc head, two of them, rock walls, Stone Golems, both trudging slowing toward Gloomy and in their company was a Young Dragon! <br />
These creatures were not exactly native to this precise area of Shade so CatDrgN ran up to one of the stone golems, and swung so hard he spun in place until one of the golems grabbed the top of his head to stop his whirling, but took the helping hand too far and throw him over the city walls into Gloomy Vale. He flew down, and landed in a barrel of green misty swamp water. <br />
Coughing and sputtering dramaticaly for awhile, but as there was noone there to really notice, he ran back outside and continued battling in earnest, which was not something that really came naturally to him. Battling, sure that was easy, but earnest was a rare acquaintance. <br />
He walked up to a stone golem south of town, and drew a line in the mud, daring it to cross it. It did. He ran [North] and drew another line, it crossed it, and two more lines, now they were ready to battle! <br />
CatDrgN smiled evilly, swung his sword in the air, howled in furious glee and drew a \&quot;O\&quot; circle in the corner of the gridded lines! The Stone Golem trembled in fear, rattling a little, and hesitantly marked an \&quot;X\&quot; above his \&quot;O\&quot;. CatDrgN scowled, walked around the stone golem, sizing him up, and LEAPT! Quickly, he swiped another \&quot;O\&quot; to the right of his first \&quot;O\&quot;. His Experience level was climbing as rapidly as a stalactite! The Golem was starting to fall apart, it weakly put another \&quot;X\&quot; down. <br />
For the killing blow, CatDrgN mercifully added an \&quot;O\&quot; for 3-in-a-row, and walked away at an angle that would show him advancing through the golem's falling rubble and dust in dramatic fashion. Appearances are everything! <br />
One more Stone Golem, and the Young Dragon to go. CatDrgN leaps and flips, and lands on the city wall to look down on the both of them, and wait for someone to come along and fight them.<br />
After all, He'd fought his hard battle. <br />
The threat of scandalous defacement and defamation with profanities scrawled on it's rocky hide with pink and lavander pigments proved too much for Stone Golem number two, and it ran off.... at one mile an hour... away from Gloomy. <br />
The young dragon was left. <br />
This was not good, he and his fellow level sevens had no adequate defense against this menace. Though the newer players were of a large and prosperous clan called {RHC}, their skills would be tested in this situation. Feeling responsible for this problem, Cat stuck around outside too, to test his skills as well. <br />
5 blasts of angry dragon exhalation sent CatDrgN back inside to buy and slam like fine ale, 4 large healing potions, heading back outside he saw the dragon still there, bracketted in between the two RHCrusaders. <br />
He walked around and took his place east of the dragon leaving it no options, no exits, no space. Figuring it was distracted, nope, figuring wrong. It still sent him back inside, this was not going good at all. <br />
He bought and drank 3 large healing potions, starting to miss his breathing self's ability to create these and more, on demand.., He ran back outside, Say whats this? He looked closely at the {RHC} patch on this warrior. Well Thank Zanden, it looks as if we have some reinforcements, in a major way. <br />
DaOutlaw had arrived! <br />
He seemed more focussed on the dragon than he, but then the {Trk} Emblem and it's bearers were known Shadewide for their honor. {Trk} can lighten your load, without throwing anyone from the plane. He patted DaOutlaw on the back encouragingly and hoped his own confidence would benefit for soon he was fighting the dragon again. <br />
He was starting to wonder what he was doing being Named CatDrgN, when he couldnt even defeat a young dragon! He ran out and got 5 more hits on it's hide at decent damage, but so much flesh to damage, and it was still not cooperating and it sent him back inside for more potions! <br />
BY the time he'd emptied his bank account, the dragon was a chest, DaOutlaw and his RHClanmates collected it and scattered to the three winds, the fourth one untaken. <br />
And so, breaking wind, CatDrgN took it, south, to train more, his comparative weakness still bothering him and powering him on forward. <br />
Coming Up Next!: <br />
The Shady Hawkins Dance Party!<br />
lol.<br />
General connected a few more iron cables to the back of an immense wooden box with some finely wound wired wrapped tightly around iron tubes inserted inside of eachother twined tightly to leather drums mounted on teh front. Basically, General was setting up a medieval sound system! <br />
StormLrd walked in and patted General on the back, thumb-upped for him to clear a path and gave it a test jolt with a powerful but measured lightning spell to charge up the power cells. Pele tapped on the microphone, \&quot;Is this, uh check check, Hello, Guys? Can you hear me now?\&quot; <br />
StormLrd gave another silent thumbsup and General said \&quot;Yeah sounds great, give it a yodel and see how she amps willya?\&quot; <br />
Pele laughed and cleared her throat, and \&quot;....Yoooodeladeeyodeladeeeyodeladeehoooo!!!\&quot; <br />
The sound, if not the source, jk Pele, LOL, was clearly transmitted. General picked up a newly customised electric violin and waved as Vhelsing came in and seated himself to listen to the jam session. He draw out a steelwood violin bow and pulled it lightly across the strings, getting a feel for the volume and checking the tuning. StormLrd sat behind the drums, twirled a pair of Drumsticks of the Sly, and beat a stacatto rhythm of pure frenzy enthusiasm and a power that only the lord of storms himself could manifest. <br />
Pele picked up a tamborine of the dragon eye, and rattled it with Storm's breakneck pace. VHelsing tapped his feet and clapped, this was rocking, damn good stuff. Even rehearsing, The Shadow Band, was an awesome spectacle for the ears to taste. (Wait, spectacles are seen and ears don't taste, if anything they taste like ears! Well Consider this, the source, this tale's bard has almost always been one board short of a barndoor.) <br />
General concluded his tuning and nodded to Storm and Pele, they soon stopped too. VHelsing stood up and walked to the stage. \&quot;Damn, guys! That was really really good!\&quot; General looked down, smiled humbly. \&quot;Yeah thanks, hey did you see to the other preparations okay?\&quot; Vhelsing muttered \&quot;Iwouldabutdadamncatdrgnsayshe'stootired...,\&quot;grumbling. <br />
General looked at VHels for a translation, so it was explained that after the whole banquet adventure, CatDrgN and {Trk} were taking a break from the catering business. <br />
General sighed, resigned himself to a lack of catering then, but came up with an idea. StormLrd smiled and gave a thumbs up. <br />
General looked at him and said \&quot;You really think so? Ya think they're up to it?\&quot; <br />
Storm nodded and thumbs upped and gave the A-ok for an affirmative. General exclaimed \&quot;It's a done deal then! You go tell CatDrgN and his group there's free beer, food, dancing, bla bla bla, all that stuff, if they could just come and help decorate then!\&quot; <br />
VHelsing walked out, scrolls in hand, sighed \&quot;if they didn't wanna come cater and serve food, what makes General think they'll come over to totally redecorate.... The Boar &amp; The Skewer?\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN was of course in Byrendell, where he planned cave trips and tried to interest newer warriors in need of some training to join him, always secretly hiding his fear of going in alone without anyone to watch impressed by his battle skill and chance to play hero. <br />
VHelsing walked into the [Pub], and immediately spotted Cat, spewing forth his usual long winded declarations of nothing important mixed with weak humor and the strong odor of disgusting topics. CatDrgN saw him come in, scanned [Users] out of habit to check equipment and level, and smiled at a familiar face in this throng of inattentive or confused new warriors. <br />
\&quot;Hey BC, (called sometimes by his old name from a previous life) What's up Bro?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;The Answer is STILL NO, Hels, even if it IS General, I'm burnt out on cooking, pun intended and I'm not sure I can get enough {Trk}sters together t pull off anymore miracles... or debacles, like the last...\&quot; <br />
VHelsing, waved dismissively, and shook his head, his widebrimmed hap almost concealing his smile, but not enough to put CatDrgN at ease, some was up..,<br />
\&quot;No, General's okay with no food.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;General's not to my taste.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;He only wants one thing.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I cannot give it to him.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;He changed his mind actually!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Some folks are known to do that.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Will you just hear me out?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Speak.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Free beer.\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN's jaw fall off, Hels politely picked it up and slapped it back in CatDrgN's face. \&quot;Well BC, whats that jaw of your's got for a reply or does it want to fall off again?\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN scrutinzed him, walked a circle around him. \&quot;Free beer, you say?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Absolutely!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Dancing too?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Yeah... hey how did you...\&quot;<br />
\&quot;I'm writing the tale, I scrolled up.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Ah.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;There's gotta be a catch.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Well, yyyyes, there is a bit of one, I have to admit.\&quot; <br />
The table was slammed with a bony fist for being too close to an irritated CatDrgN when a catch was revealed. <br />
\&quot;I KNEW IT! Damn, how could I have ever thought all that merriment could come for free....Outside of the Clan that is...\&quot; <br />
An anonymous Chr-#### whispered a <br />
\&quot;HeyBaby,wutsyername?\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN scowled at an obviously confused level 1 Male, and pushed his chair over with Chr-#### still in it. Smiling now and in a better mood after this, he regarded VHelsing and ventured a question about the \&quot;Catch\&quot;. <br />
VHelsing unrolled his scrolls, floor plans, wall planograms, diagrams, schematics, and ingredients. Pointed out a few details enthusiastically, a little bit overselling the idea, but omitted one crucial factor, Location! <br />
CatDrgN never thought he would ever, ever, ever in a million updates have a reason to go down to Boar &amp; Skewer. As BarnCat he made the trip fine and stayed a few days decently, but this time was different, almost about everything was different. He and his clan were decoraters, and he was now Undead, which one was more strange and puzzling? <br />
He messaged for reinforcements. <br />
It was Rare that all of {Trk} clan was in chat at the time same, same... time, but it happens does... does happen! <br />
(Angrily kicks Yoda from the office chair, regretting suggesting he do the transcribing, mourning the fall of the Jedi Order and the subsequent rehire of surviving members into local temp agencies, they can't type for beans, but you should see them paper-shred! WOOHOO!) <br />
CatDrgN detailed the plan as given from VH as to their new mission, poorly used prepositional phrases notwithstanding, the plan seemed agreeable to all depsite teh bad spelign and typos. <br />
And south was the direction they all ran, a mighty clan surging forth, a wave of warrior might, a scene right outta Braveheart, I tellya, really! Trik and Reygar of course outpaced everyone, further convincing CatDrgN that despite the bad smell and the odd cannibalistical dark urges he felt from time to time, being Undead definitely had it's perks! <br />
(To clarify, I'm Not Undead to display any loyalty to the Dark Armies, as anyone who knows it's simply a game, It's only a phase I'm going through, and to mostly just say Yeah I've been there, something new and interesting to tide me over and sustain my interest until Grimm frees me from the state of Undeath with the transfer, all that and, lmao it dusgusts some people, so that's alllllrrrriiight by me!) <br />
Stopping his aside to the audience, he sees the clan has already ran completely off his screen, so running south to catch up, he finally enters Boar. Now, He's in Boar, as in The Boar &amp; The Skewer, he being Me, lol. <br />
General stood up and shook hands with all assembled and sat back down. Trik, Reygar, P!NK, Dayday, Condok, and CatDrgN sat down and then plans were further expanded on. VHelsing soon joined them, after realizing that {Trk} had already left Byrendell. <br />
\&quot;Well sir, I got em, as many as could or would come.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Good work, man. Great, now that we're all here, I'm sure Vhels has apprised you of all you'll be getting in return for your services, correct?\&quot; <br />
Reygar: \&quot;Dancing!\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN: \&quot;Beer!\&quot; <br />
General: \&quot;You're missing something.\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN: \&quot;I lost it when I went undead, the way it kept pulsing and beating was annoying anyways.\&quot; <br />
General: .... <br />
CatDrgN: MY HEART! Nooo, lol, not that, I was referring to my heartbeat, the other, deal... I still have. <br />
General: \&quot;Hrm! :S I was referring to the Food! The free food you'll also be getting... in return... for your help. VHElsing must have forgotten to tell you of this..., VH!!!\&quot; <br />
VHelsing: \&quot;Yes sir?\&quot; <br />
General: \&quot;Have I not Commanded you? Be thorough, be complete, be detailed in what we were planning for this dance party? Now, Go look for the light in the darkness, those'll be the candles we need for setting up lamps around the dancefloor!\&quot; <br />
VHelsing: \&quot;Sir! Loud and clear!\&quot; <br />
Vhelsing walked quickly off. General stood up and handed out instructions written up earlier on Decoration areas.<br />
CatDrgN and Condok were to run bait duty keeping the monsters away from the outside of Boar allowing Trik and P!NK time and space to string up the magelights onto the city walls, while Reygar and Dayday cast the ice spell that summons a sheet of swirling ice blades at multicoloured sheets of paper therefore creating confetti, you know the one. <br />
Wordlessly, CatDrgN ran east two leaps and stood near two stone golems, waving his sword around acting blind. Condok ran north, west, walked south, attracting some Imps and one flame lizard, then brought them over to where CatDrgN was storing his Stone Golems. <br />
Trik, thanks to nimble gear, was agilly leaping from post to post, uncoiling magelights. wrapping them snugly and bounding to the top of the next post. I would have had him jumping on Pillars, but the Pillars are nice folks, we don't need ta be jumping on them and strangling them with party lites, do we? Hell no, lol. <br />
SO posts it is. <br />
Soon all was nearly in readiness, as it was good to be in readiness, a good place to be, readiness, right? <br />
lol. <br />
Reygar was ripping up the dancefloor, literally, the old boards stacked outside and new boards freshcut from the elf forest were brought in, though some of them had the odd habit of vanishing for a few refreshes, then returning exactly where they were left. Rey decided discretion the better part of humor and went ahead and nailed them in with the rest. <br />
CatDrgN and Condok had exterminated the local vermin outside and what they didnt kill CatDrgN lied about, to most everyone's satisfaction. Trik flipped twice in the air, landing nimbly, and landing as silently as a pink panther, P!NK landed too, beside him, from up, on the posts they were up upon, decorating. (Sees his chances of earning a Bard title flushed down the toilet, leaving No floaties, lol) <br />
Dayday rolled in the barrels of confetti where CatDrgN and Condok could carry them up to the rafters and tie them to pulleys designed to speed them overhead pouring confetti over... heads. <br />
CatDrgN smiled, almost done and invites to the party were in his backpack, strangely leaving no room for other items he could have [Pick(ed)Up] outside. The Shadow Band was set up, decorations were in place, the dancefloor and stage were set, what could possibly go wrong? <br />
He suddenly fell underfloor as a board vanished from beneath his feet! <br />
Everything went black. <br />
Funny thing, nobody ever counted on that Boar and Skewer had [Catacombs], did they? They don't? Damn, then what must have happened was...,<br />
\&quot;RRRREEEYYYYGAAARRR!!!\&quot; <br />
Reygar: \&quot;Dammit! where the hell am i? it's so dark in here.\&quot;<br />
Seeing he was not the only one down in these [Catacombs], CatDrgN glared at Reygar. <br />
\&quot;Wood from the elf forest you said?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;lmao!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;hahaha damn you, you took some from the Elf Tree didn't you??\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Lmao! Oh that's what it was! I just saw this like really big tree so I figured, hell, why not eh?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Rey, you're a loon, let's get back up there and patch that up before the rest of our plan falls through.\&quot; <br />
A pair of glowing green eyes flashed from the corner of the dark underfloorage. They were not alone. Reygar drew his sword and CatDrgN stood staff at the ready. A deep growling voice full of menace and mirth spoke \&quot;Stay your hand, Brother Rey, I mean you no harm, this is between Me.... and that one!\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN snarled, yellowed undead catfangs bared. \&quot;The hell it is!\&quot; <br />
He lunged at the stranger, somehow familiar to him, but he couldn't place the scent. <br />
The stranger parried with a skilled block of his own, with another bladed staff of Kryyn, caught CD's staff in the retractable blades and twisted the handle of his own, flipping the staff from his claws. This guy, whoever he was, was good, but wasn't fighting to kill, still he froze in place when the staff's blades held position at his throat. <br />
\&quot;It would be sooo easy to take you out right here and now, but this isn't going to be necessary, no, for Grimm has decreed there be some changes here, yes.\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN snarled, this being was one smug... his eyes widened as the figure stepped from the shadows. Garbed in a nightshade robe and nightshade dark helm, green eyes flashing with live twin fires, Could it be? <br />
BarnCat strode forward and chuckled, smiling, he circled CatDrgN tracing a circle around his throat with the bladed. Reygar stood at the ready, not sure if he was seeing what he was seeing. Reygar finally loosened his dry mouth and asked. \&quot;Barn? Sh__! That really you? Grimm did the...uh...\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Grimm did! Yes, here I am, in living color, as I live and breathe even, and any other cliches and witticisms we can apply to this situation.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Damn man, well hey it's great to have you back!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;It's good to be back.\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN felt his resolve slipping, he thought about it, this chance happening, he was back, shouldn't he be happier? He chewed his fingerbones thoughtfully. <br />
Reygar stood between them, so he could get a look at the both of these versions of his clanbrother. Yin and Yang, the two sides to the same gold coin, how the spirit within prevailed in both bodies, powering both with the same sense of adventure, the same compassion for his fellow warriors. <br />
Red eyes and green eyes looked back at him. CatDrgN spoke up and \&quot;Well you might as well draw a picture, you're not going to see the likes of this ever again. In his bony hands, he held his own chewed off fingertips, claws a dark black. CatDrgN kneeled, head bowed to BarnCat. \&quot;Now is the time I must depart, to make room for myself to live, to be, the parting gift I give to thee, is but a parting of my own, parts of your own claws, your bones. Do with them as you like.\&quot; <br />
A black aura flared within him and spread out, blacker than the darkness they stood in, it grew, totally enveloped CatDrgN in chaotic might, rumbling almost audibly in the air, then it vanished, taking CatDrgN, leaving the claws. <br />
Reygar stooped down to retrieve them at the same time BarnCat also went for them, their heads knocked together almost painfully and definitely with a comedic ringing clang of helmets. BarnCat laughed and scooped up the left claws. <br />
Reygar smiled, \&quot;Well what're you gonna with those old things?\&quot; BarnCat smiled solemnly and handed Rey five of them for his own. \&quot;Make a necklace outta them, I dunno, whatever, these are your's. Reygar, brother, you stood by me in my darkest hours, you were my right hand man, so here ya go, lol, my right hand, er, claws, lol!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Gee, thanks, I'm Honored.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Anytime, now let's get up outta here, we have a surprise announcement for those waiting above.\&quot; <br />
They leapt up and climbed out. Trik nearly dropped his wad of confetti he was going to throw at P!NK, but resumed the throw, then reacted with mild surprise. \&quot;BARN! YOU'RE BACK!\&quot; <br />
This announcement turned a few heads, the Shadow Clans looked up, right, left, and at BarnCat. \&quot;Hold up, that face seems familiar!\&quot; said General, StormLrd gave TWO Thumbs-up and as he was never really a mute \&quot;Welcome back furface! Got to level ten somehow, didnt ya?\&quot; <br />
BarnCat returned the thumbs up, leapt up and grabbed one of the iron speakerwires, making a necklace from the lefthand claws, and wearing it proudly. <br />
\&quot;Hey, this is a party right? Dancing, Beer, Music, Food! Right?\&quot; <br />
VHelsing blurted: \&quot;Food?\&quot; <br />
BarnCat answered \&quot;Yeah, food, hey y'all I don't know about any of you but I am STARVING! Feels like I have'nt Eaten for WEEKS!\&quot; <br />
A fried boar was hauled into the room and set on the table. BarnCat drew his staff as if to attack it. <br />
\&quot;Hey Hey heyyyy, Barn man, what are you doing, it's already dead!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I know that, but sheesh, if you'd been through what I have, you KNOW Death aint always what it appears to be, and... besides, I gotta get a feel for how a breathing body fights all over again.\&quot; <br />
So... in agreeance, they all stood back and let BarnCat have his homecoming battle, against a dead boar, and to noone's surprise... HE WON!! <br />
Gods, it's good to be back! <br />
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Kaine<br />
09-23-2004, 09:41 PM<br />
oh good lord....*laughing so hard ribs hurt* ...tic tac toe...elf tree...ow ow ow....<br />
oh and welcome back BarnCat<br />
CatDrgN<br />
09-25-2004, 12:39 AM<br />
lol, the stuff I come up with. <br />
One of the techniques I use is kinda a free form writing as things occur to me with a narrow twisty spine of a plot. I know where I'm going in that, just dunno how I'm gonna get there. <br />
It's not as popular as standard Bardry, but it gets mild reaction, lol.<br />
Kaine<br />
09-25-2004, 01:06 AM<br />
im similiar somewhat .<br />
i have an idea where i want to take a story. i do however know what i want to tell along the way. what exactly happens and what i intend tho sometimes change as the story begins to take shape, the storys i tell almost write themselves flowing from th eback of my head right to my keyboard.<br />
as such tho as the story is written it will take twists and turns i may not have intended and that is why i usually in advance have a few endings in mind that way i can steer the story to stay within that range of ideas.<br />
lol actually the harderst aprt of writing for me is the beginning. if that makes any sense1 i could have the whole story figured out but have no idea how to start it and thus it may never see life.<br />
weird eh<br />
CatDrgN<br />
09-25-2004, 01:12 AM<br />
Beginnings are fun, just as easy as falling outta the sky, standing up, looking around, describing the surroundings, and blending some action of the story into it, damn, now why can't I Do That? lol. <br />
Will have more later.:arr:</p>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;32&quot;;&quot;<p>10-01-2004, 06:09 AM<br />
Checking the tightness of the cork on the vial holding the shards, he then set it down gently and looked up.<br />
\&quot;These are the ones, there is no mistaking the essence and colour.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Then I have a deal? We... have a deal?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Not hardly, hand over the other vial you have hidden in your tunic's boiled leather pocket protector, Poindexterity!\&quot; <br />
He hated being called by his full name, but nevertheless he handed the second vial to Accuracino. <br />
\&quot;Ah there we go, you have no idea what you have here do you, not even the slightest concept of what I've sent you to get, these?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Nope, colored rocks and crystals aint me pr'fession, I just went to the locations you told me, and got em.\&quot; <br />
It was too much to tell, but Accu and Poindex walked out of the Pub and straight to the fountain for their auction. <br />
Once stage was set up and the contents of each vial divided up into marketable portions, the auction was held. <br />
Long ago, on a blackened sunless sky most still call Night, and maybe other names too, the stars foretold an event. At least one did, and must have been so eager it had to deliver the message because it plummetted, and also fell to earth, but this was no star. He was still a Newbie then, lol. <br />
Streaking down from the coldness, now white hot burning with atmosperic friction, and heartburn, it struck terra firma, and the ground with a thunderous force that almost tipped over a rainbucket outside. <br />
If anyone chanced along this crater and looked down within, they'd expect maybe the podship with a baby superman within, but we might be getting to cliche' as is... so..., Instead, laying there seemed visible a humanoid shape, but oddly, he seemed made of or coated in a dark blue sheen, as dark as a very early morning sky, or... fishtank crystals. <br />
He immediately and quite fortuitously found a chest on the ground containing a leather helm and mage robes and dressed himself as he's proven time and time again to be capable of doing, without hesitation. Then walked into Byrendell, seeming confused. Out of place. <br />
Accuracino shook one of the vials thoughtfully, remembering it all but still wanting to conclude that flashback scene for now. Guilt overtook him momentarily, but nothing could shake him from the profits he thought he could realise from selling these remains... Even if they Were... HIS! :skull:<br />
CatDrgN<br />
10-01-2004, 08:51 AM<br />
The mysterious TWIRT sat alone in the Byrendell common areas, usually, this time he found himself surrounded by beings of unimaginable might, because, well, THEY PLAYED! lol. <br />
The auction was in full swing, local vendors like DonOmar and BRD set up booths and displayed their wares between running to the [Bank] and back. Poindexterity <br />
(starting to realize what a stupid name that is, may have to kill him sometime in the story..) <br />
and Accuracino <br />
(also must die) <br />
had their vials set up in a wooden bracketted rack made of wood. Glass containers these, contained mysterious flecks and shards of blue and black translucent particles of mysterious origin. <br />
(For those reading outloud, this disclaimer for all my stories... DON'T. I cannot claim liability for those who fall out of their chairs wheezing due to lack of oxygen!) <br />
TWIRT ignored the proceedings, pretended to leave and then came back to see if anyone had said anything about him, then gave up and left. The bidding began. <br />
50 Gold was offered for one. The rest were clueless as to why they should buy this, what use they had, and other stuff. ShdwDrgn remarked they seemed familiar. <br />
He bought his equipment that same day, adapting to this new world easily. The basics, Shield, Weapons, Armor, Helm, and a basic beginner spell of each of the two types. He had to stop, pause, close his eyes, he got a sense of a numerous populated land, far more citizens than he'd ever seen from his ravaged wartorn homeworld, but how could he explain this to people. <br />
Oddly, he noticed some familiar names, names he knew from before, but had not seen in some months. One had come from his original clan, but then that was another place and time, and the winds of change, as always, blew away old foundations like dunes in a storm. <br />
He tried his hand at hunting outside. Snakes? Sewer Snakes! There were rats, bats, but Snakes, and easy kills. He noticed a path leading up north and walked up it. An anonymous Chr-#### blocked him, he moved left, it moved left, and STRUCK! He moved right and the Chr- matched his move expertly. Futility and a knowing smile crossed his features breifly, he saluted in greeting to this rowdy warrior and ran south. <br />
He entered the [Pub] and sat down to wait out the time any attacker would be impatient to conclude. <br />
The rowdy Chr- came in and yelled jokingly \&quot;Damnit! hold still! LOL!\&quot; He had to smile, this wasn't an attack out of hatred, but a form of play. Gods tyhis was a strange land, but he could get used to this. <br />
Later, Luck struck! AbbyLynn was in seling a Chaos Helm and Silksteel Robes! He hazarded an askance and she named her price. Yes, confirmed that the price was steep, but it never hurt to ask, he had to humbly back out. <br />
Surprisingly outside a fearsome being appeared next to him, so he stood, resisting the urge to run back inside, as usual, he tested the intent of all new beings in this way. He received almost his body weight in gold, and he knew where it was going! He thanked DEATH and ran back inside, eager to inundate AbbyLynn with gold to buy the gear. She appeared outside later and loaded his pack, but the wild Chr- was having none of that, seeing it's prey standing still, he struck. <br />
Limbo, rats, could he not WAIT? How rude, lol. After messaging Abby he went back outside and got a smoother transaction. Equipped now, a mixed blessing, for though as he now felt more empowered, ther was a priceon his head, literally, as numerous level 5 and the such soon were asking, or demanding the Chaos Helm from him, some offering gold, some offering death. <br />
It was time to move on, time to find places less populated, and the town he moved north to beckoned to him. <br />
Accuracino, shoot we'll just call him Accu, stared deeply into the vial containing the blue crystalline element, seeing himself reflected almost a hundred times over inside, he was almost entranced. So many tiny blue faces brought to mind a story he'd once read about a race of tiny people who lived in mushrooms, but who'd have ever believed not all blue folk were small?<br />
CatDrgN<br />
10-01-2004, 09:16 AM<br />
After some few weeks, fighting, training up his strength and accuracy and enhancing his knowledge of the magics of Shade, he had walked the path of so many new warriors, to Slyythra. Some of the faces in the common areas were becoming familiar, and some had even abandoned their distant and suspicious nature to speak in more relaxed tones around and to him. <br />
Some of these warriors were undead. Something he'd never encountered before. He came from a world of many different races but they at least were living, but here conversing as normal-as-you-please were Undead and Lichs! He grew curious. He asked how they got to be how they were. <br />
South, the volcano, he cringed, but stood still, holding onto a rock wall for support while the Great Flame Lizard approached. Fire, death, and then everything went black, including himself. <br />
Where his normal Cobalt coloring had been was a blackened glass appearance resembling unpolished Obsidian. Damn, no matter the color he was still absent minded, so he ran south to get the Chaos Helm and Silksteel robes he'd foolishly allowed to fall as he did. They were nowhere to be found, discovering instead he now had running speed and stamina previously unhad. <br />
(UnHaD?!?)<br />
He sat in Slyythra, musing about his new phase of existence. He chatted with a more experienced warrior named Locus. He learned the benefits and losses of being undead, and soon was in the possesion of a Black Heart Scimitar and a Shield of the Dragon Eye! He wuold have to find som way to repay this unexpected but wholly appreciated kindness. <br />
His path doubled back started with returning back north to Cloven pine. <br />
BarnCat sat in the pub, 3rd disguise in a row and another sack of gold for the bidding, 2 vials of the blue and black sandlike matter in his bank. 3 to go. <br />
\&quot;SOLD to NoVaCaT! for 300 Gold! C'mon people, are only folks with cat-names buying this precious matter?\&quot; <br />
BarnCat walked out with another vial, laughing mischieviously. BarnCat, CatDrgN and NoVaCaT were quickly becoming the most avid collectors of the one type of material that it seemed only they had any use for. :LOL:<br />
CatDrgN<br />
10-01-2004, 09:39 AM<br />
]Ravage[ sat awaiting the next to final vial to be sold, after this one, one more to go! So close... SO CLOSE! Accu stood proudly and announced with some note of finality, the LAST VIAL'S BID? What happened to #4? Where did it go? Damn, BarnCat... aherm ]Ravage[ HAD to have All of them! He held up three digits for the bid. <br />
Obsidian came out of Cloven Pine feeling more of an inner peace and comraderie than he'd ever felt. This may have been commonplace for the folk here, but back on homeworld this amount of fellowship rang more hollow and empty with it's towering absence. <br />
The rushing wind, the running being, black as night but glowing with a newfound inner light and drive to proceed that could nto be diminished, or so he THOUGHT! <br />
Receiving a message from a fellow refugee from former places told of a war going on, and warned him to not return, don't get involved. <br />
Curiousity was a killer, and in this case, killerS. <br />
He looked up at the nightsky, ebon eyes reflecting stars, as they beckoned him, he knew then he had to return, no matter the result. <br />
Even as an alien to this land of Shade, he felt welcomed, but was still feeling the grip of inner restlessness and obligation. He was seen no more, his cobalt spirit, his obsidian strength rocketted up and out of Shade, leaving nothing but pieces of himself, the results of the sculpting of mind body and spirit that battling often does, in forging mighty warriors. pieces not forgotten as they now filled auctioned vials! 5 of them there were now, gathered from various locations. <br />
At least there were supposed to be five..., <br />
BarnCat stalked out of the bank, cursing whoever bought #4 while he was away. Angrily he stomped muddily, loudly into the swamp, and kicked a crater into the greenish muck underfoot. Uncapping his vials he dumped them all into the hole and covered it over and vanished into the fog. <br />
The fog works in mysterious ways though, it produced a figure from it's misty tendrils to replace the previous inhabitant. This being uncovered the hole filled with black and blue shards, uncapped a vial of it's own! He poured it in and looked up at the nightsky, stars reflecting in his cobalt eyes.:cool:</p>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;33&quot;;&quot;<p>10-01-2004, 06:09 AM<br />
Checking the tightness of the cork on the vial holding the shards, he then set it down gently and looked up.<br />
\&quot;These are the ones, there is no mistaking the essence and colour.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Then I have a deal? We... have a deal?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Not hardly, hand over the other vial you have hidden in your tunic's boiled leather pocket protector, Poindexterity!\&quot; <br />
He hated being called by his full name, but nevertheless he handed the second vial to Accuracino. <br />
\&quot;Ah there we go, you have no idea what you have here do you, not even the slightest concept of what I've sent you to get, these?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Nope, colored rocks and crystals aint me pr'fession, I just went to the locations you told me, and got em.\&quot; <br />
It was too much to tell, but Accu and Poindex walked out of the Pub and straight to the fountain for their auction. <br />
Once stage was set up and the contents of each vial divided up into marketable portions, the auction was held. <br />
Long ago, on a blackened sunless sky most still call Night, and maybe other names too, the stars foretold an event. At least one did, and must have been so eager it had to deliver the message because it plummetted, and also fell to earth, but this was no star. He was still a Newbie then, lol. <br />
Streaking down from the coldness, now white hot burning with atmosperic friction, and heartburn, it struck terra firma, and the ground with a thunderous force that almost tipped over a rainbucket outside. <br />
If anyone chanced along this crater and looked down within, they'd expect maybe the podship with a baby superman within, but we might be getting to cliche' as is... so..., Instead, laying there seemed visible a humanoid shape, but oddly, he seemed made of or coated in a dark blue sheen, as dark as a very early morning sky, or... fishtank crystals. <br />
He immediately and quite fortuitously found a chest on the ground containing a leather helm and mage robes and dressed himself as he's proven time and time again to be capable of doing, without hesitation. Then walked into Byrendell, seeming confused. Out of place. <br />
Accuracino shook one of the vials thoughtfully, remembering it all but still wanting to conclude that flashback scene for now. Guilt overtook him momentarily, but nothing could shake him from the profits he thought he could realise from selling these remains... Even if they Were... HIS! :skull:<br />
CatDrgN<br />
10-01-2004, 08:51 AM<br />
The mysterious TWIRT sat alone in the Byrendell common areas, usually, this time he found himself surrounded by beings of unimaginable might, because, well, THEY PLAYED! lol. <br />
The auction was in full swing, local vendors like DonOmar and BRD set up booths and displayed their wares between running to the [Bank] and back. Poindexterity <br />
(starting to realize what a stupid name that is, may have to kill him sometime in the story..) <br />
and Accuracino <br />
(also must die) <br />
had their vials set up in a wooden bracketted rack made of wood. Glass containers these, contained mysterious flecks and shards of blue and black translucent particles of mysterious origin. <br />
(For those reading outloud, this disclaimer for all my stories... DON'T. I cannot claim liability for those who fall out of their chairs wheezing due to lack of oxygen!) <br />
TWIRT ignored the proceedings, pretended to leave and then came back to see if anyone had said anything about him, then gave up and left. The bidding began. <br />
50 Gold was offered for one. The rest were clueless as to why they should buy this, what use they had, and other stuff. ShdwDrgn remarked they seemed familiar. <br />
He bought his equipment that same day, adapting to this new world easily. The basics, Shield, Weapons, Armor, Helm, and a basic beginner spell of each of the two types. He had to stop, pause, close his eyes, he got a sense of a numerous populated land, far more citizens than he'd ever seen from his ravaged wartorn homeworld, but how could he explain this to people. <br />
Oddly, he noticed some familiar names, names he knew from before, but had not seen in some months. One had come from his original clan, but then that was another place and time, and the winds of change, as always, blew away old foundations like dunes in a storm. <br />
He tried his hand at hunting outside. Snakes? Sewer Snakes! There were rats, bats, but Snakes, and easy kills. He noticed a path leading up north and walked up it. An anonymous Chr-#### blocked him, he moved left, it moved left, and STRUCK! He moved right and the Chr- matched his move expertly. Futility and a knowing smile crossed his features breifly, he saluted in greeting to this rowdy warrior and ran south. <br />
He entered the [Pub] and sat down to wait out the time any attacker would be impatient to conclude. <br />
The rowdy Chr- came in and yelled jokingly \&quot;Damnit! hold still! LOL!\&quot; He had to smile, this wasn't an attack out of hatred, but a form of play. Gods tyhis was a strange land, but he could get used to this. <br />
Later, Luck struck! AbbyLynn was in seling a Chaos Helm and Silksteel Robes! He hazarded an askance and she named her price. Yes, confirmed that the price was steep, but it never hurt to ask, he had to humbly back out. <br />
Surprisingly outside a fearsome being appeared next to him, so he stood, resisting the urge to run back inside, as usual, he tested the intent of all new beings in this way. He received almost his body weight in gold, and he knew where it was going! He thanked DEATH and ran back inside, eager to inundate AbbyLynn with gold to buy the gear. She appeared outside later and loaded his pack, but the wild Chr- was having none of that, seeing it's prey standing still, he struck. <br />
Limbo, rats, could he not WAIT? How rude, lol. After messaging Abby he went back outside and got a smoother transaction. Equipped now, a mixed blessing, for though as he now felt more empowered, ther was a priceon his head, literally, as numerous level 5 and the such soon were asking, or demanding the Chaos Helm from him, some offering gold, some offering death. <br />
It was time to move on, time to find places less populated, and the town he moved north to beckoned to him. <br />
Accuracino, shoot we'll just call him Accu, stared deeply into the vial containing the blue crystalline element, seeing himself reflected almost a hundred times over inside, he was almost entranced. So many tiny blue faces brought to mind a story he'd once read about a race of tiny people who lived in mushrooms, but who'd have ever believed not all blue folk were small?<br />
CatDrgN<br />
10-01-2004, 09:16 AM<br />
After some few weeks, fighting, training up his strength and accuracy and enhancing his knowledge of the magics of Shade, he had walked the path of so many new warriors, to Slyythra. Some of the faces in the common areas were becoming familiar, and some had even abandoned their distant and suspicious nature to speak in more relaxed tones around and to him. <br />
Some of these warriors were undead. Something he'd never encountered before. He came from a world of many different races but they at least were living, but here conversing as normal-as-you-please were Undead and Lichs! He grew curious. He asked how they got to be how they were. <br />
South, the volcano, he cringed, but stood still, holding onto a rock wall for support while the Great Flame Lizard approached. Fire, death, and then everything went black, including himself. <br />
Where his normal Cobalt coloring had been was a blackened glass appearance resembling unpolished Obsidian. Damn, no matter the color he was still absent minded, so he ran south to get the Chaos Helm and Silksteel robes he'd foolishly allowed to fall as he did. They were nowhere to be found, discovering instead he now had running speed and stamina previously unhad. <br />
(UnHaD?!?)<br />
He sat in Slyythra, musing about his new phase of existence. He chatted with a more experienced warrior named Locus. He learned the benefits and losses of being undead, and soon was in the possesion of a Black Heart Scimitar and a Shield of the Dragon Eye! He wuold have to find som way to repay this unexpected but wholly appreciated kindness. <br />
His path doubled back started with returning back north to Cloven pine. <br />
BarnCat sat in the pub, 3rd disguise in a row and another sack of gold for the bidding, 2 vials of the blue and black sandlike matter in his bank. 3 to go. <br />
\&quot;SOLD to NoVaCaT! for 300 Gold! C'mon people, are only folks with cat-names buying this precious matter?\&quot; <br />
BarnCat walked out with another vial, laughing mischieviously. BarnCat, CatDrgN and NoVaCaT were quickly becoming the most avid collectors of the one type of material that it seemed only they had any use for. :LOL:<br />
CatDrgN<br />
10-01-2004, 09:39 AM<br />
]Ravage[ sat awaiting the next to final vial to be sold, after this one, one more to go! So close... SO CLOSE! Accu stood proudly and announced with some note of finality, the LAST VIAL'S BID? What happened to #4? Where did it go? Damn, BarnCat... aherm ]Ravage[ HAD to have All of them! He held up three digits for the bid. <br />
Obsidian came out of Cloven Pine feeling more of an inner peace and comraderie than he'd ever felt. This may have been commonplace for the folk here, but back on homeworld this amount of fellowship rang more hollow and empty with it's towering absence. <br />
The rushing wind, the running being, black as night but glowing with a newfound inner light and drive to proceed that could nto be diminished, or so he THOUGHT! <br />
Receiving a message from a fellow refugee from former places told of a war going on, and warned him to not return, don't get involved. <br />
Curiousity was a killer, and in this case, killerS. <br />
He looked up at the nightsky, ebon eyes reflecting stars, as they beckoned him, he knew then he had to return, no matter the result. <br />
Even as an alien to this land of Shade, he felt welcomed, but was still feeling the grip of inner restlessness and obligation. He was seen no more, his cobalt spirit, his obsidian strength rocketted up and out of Shade, leaving nothing but pieces of himself, the results of the sculpting of mind body and spirit that battling often does, in forging mighty warriors. pieces not forgotten as they now filled auctioned vials! 5 of them there were now, gathered from various locations. <br />
At least there were supposed to be five..., <br />
BarnCat stalked out of the bank, cursing whoever bought #4 while he was away. Angrily he stomped muddily, loudly into the swamp, and kicked a crater into the greenish muck underfoot. Uncapping his vials he dumped them all into the hole and covered it over and vanished into the fog. <br />
The fog works in mysterious ways though, it produced a figure from it's misty tendrils to replace the previous inhabitant. This being uncovered the hole filled with black and blue shards, uncapped a vial of it's own! He poured it in and looked up at the nightsky, stars reflecting in his cobalt eyes.:cool:</p>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;34&quot;;&quot;<p>10-06-2004, 08:16 AM<br />
You guys remember the Choose Your Own Adventure books? <br />
Those stories that would go for one or two pages then give you a multiple of choices to redirect the story and your goal was to make it through the book alive? <br />
Well, we got one now!: <br />
Strapped to the back of a grizzly bear that's been baited to Byrendell by some mischievious high level players, hanging on for dear life, you decide to:<br />
1. Cut yourself free and kill the bear.<br />
2. kill the bear while you're still strapped to it.<br />
3. Relax and enjoy the ride.<br />
{Judging from the numerous responses to that idea, I've decided to Trashcan it}<br />
{On with the Show!} <br />
The distant sounds of a battle had awoken him from his restingplace atop the mossy hill, but the fog refused to explain why the sounds were there by concealing the truth almost entirely. BarnCat sat up, resting on elbows and yaaaawned lazily, then hopped to his feet geared up quickly and ran down the hill, also quickly. <br />
It was usually peaceful in the swamps with the occasional appearance of the usually welcome occasional visitor, but this cat was feelin territorial and at least wanted to see what the commotion was about down there. He leapt, and somersaulted scrabblingly to the last of the downhil grade and used the momentum to scurry behind a large clump of swamp reeds. <br />
From here, he could see 20 - 30 warriors assailing his curiousity and poor math skills. Trying to get a better look at the armor might be able to tell him which clan was battling which.... Ooooh! {RHC}!!! He thought to himself, he'd never had any trouble from the clans of the Light side and only the occasional threat in Jest from the Dark Clans involving the removal of two items very vital to him, lol. <br />
Mischief crept in and wanted to leap in and disrupt the proceedings though, because he had just figured it out! <br />
{RHC} was having a Tourney and this was some kinda practice session! <br />
He whistled for two bog wraiths to come to him, but they only followed orders 25% of the time, can't train anything with vapor for brains.., His treaty with them still held, but damned if they were'nt frustrating as pets. <br />
Returning his easily-distracted-by-shiny-objects attention to the battle, he watched ~CQ~ casually lift Sub~Zero up on the tip of his sword, but the blade wasn't penetrating. Sub~Zero cast one ice storm after another, balanced at the tip, then grapped the blade, handstanded, swung weightedly to land behind ~CQ~ and powerfully flip him head over feet and resumed a prepared fighting stance for when ~CQ~ regained his stance. <br />
DaOutlaw was taking on three lower levels with a paced ease that almost seemed like boredom, but with a tad bit of an overlaid focus keeping him in the mindset that many warrios feared him for. Having taken out his two opponents and playfully WHANG-ing one on the head with his own mace, he set down his weapons and walked to the break area. <br />
Having already smelled the food, water, ale, wines etc of the {RHC}'s Buffetlike Breaktable, BarnCat was already there, eating it all up, with his eyes, ribs standing out in attention pressing against his armoring. It'd been awhile since any decent food came this far down south. He'd run out of Bile Rat Jerky some days ago. <br />
Footsteps caused him to duck and hide under the table with two handfuls of food he barely realized he grabbed, though dry and almost flavorless he gobbled them down greedily. <br />
DaOutlaw could have swore there were two stacks of napkins on the tabletop earlier, then he wondered at the coughing, sputtering gagging noise that seemed to be coming from under the table, BiZzY walked up and tapped him on the shoulder, smiled and took a swing that was blocked countered and distracted them both from BarnCat's rude noisemaking. These {RHC} people were one wild bunch! <br />
We'll go ahead and borrow Edge for this story too, lol. <br />
As he runs up and slides, ducking a gauntlet of swung blades and fired arrows, he winds up sliding under the table and finds yours truly, grinning with paperpulped teeth and trying to think of an explanation for all this...., <br />
Re: \&quot;Made in the Shade!\&quot;: <br />
Edge seemed more confused than angry and stared for a moment wondering how, why, and a few other curiousities. An impact on the table top almost made them both stand in surprise with two answering knocks and lumped heads. <br />
Scrappy and Urgath were slamming their flasks on the table to signal for refils from the waterbarrels. <br />
BarnCat thought quickly, looked at Edge, shrugged casually and \&quot;Well alright nice talking to ya but my ..uh.. napkin break is over, Back to Work! and stood up quickly with his most keen wide grinning toothy customer service smile he could possibly pull off without his face pulling off and \&quot;What can I get for you guys? We got Water and uh, this stuff on the table and uh...\&quot; a tapping on his knee distracted him, then turned into a grabbing and finally he was pulled back under the table. <br />
Edge regarded him gravely and asked \&quot;You're serious? You're our new waterboy? Why didn't you say so? and what were you doing under here?\&quot; <br />
BarnCat replied smoothly, only slightly shakily, but mostly smoothly \&quot;Uh It was a surprise, I'm uh, my being here with the service customers, uh the waterboy stuff, well, uh I'm actually working for TWI at the moment, she said in exchange for ahem services rendered, I'd be paid handsomely!\&quot; <br />
Edge stood up from the table and hauled BarnCat to his feet. \&quot;How about I go Ask our Lady TWI about this, be there anymore nonsense for me to confirm?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Yes, yes, Tell Twi I'll- I- Will Work For Food and all under the table of course!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Right, okay, I'll go see about this, and you don't go anywhere. You may be stealthy, but you can't evade a whole clan forever.\&quot; and Edge walked off, looking over his shoulder. BarnCat shrugged and filled three empty mugs and 4 flasks with iced water and started business. <br />
Re: \&quot;Made in the Shade!\&quot;: <br />
Edge walked back and pointedly made a point of pointing BarnCat out to TWI and ~CQ~ then returning to battle practice. ~CQ~ and TWI walked up and stood arms crossed waiting for a damn good explanation for this intrusion, disruption and downright weirdness. <br />
BarnCat poured up two fast goblets of water and offered them a couple cold ones. The drinks hung outstretched and unaccepted in the air for an awkward moment, then TWI finally took her's and ~CQ~ accepted his. TWI sipped and spoke: \&quot;So, uh, you're the food and beverages attendant I had hired eh? Nice meeting you for the first time since I've employed you sight unseen assuming you looked way different from the person I've interveiwed for this position who's seemingly in no position to work apparently..,\&quot; BarnCat, tried to hide his confusion, being a Bard of some standing himself, he knew how we could get a little wordy, but that didn't necessarily mean he could keep up with TWI's verbiage. <br />
(Let alone reading my own stuff outloud, lol!) <br />
BarnCat nodded and stuck out one pawlike hand/handlike paw, something and offered his services. <br />
TWI smiled and nodded, ~CQ~ tipped his gaze and looked back up, and suddenly both of them reminded Barn of a story he'd once read of a pair of roguish nobles who lived in an enchanted forest and were heroes to all, but then shook his head and figured he'd better focus on the work at hand. <br />
TWI and ~CQ~ finally walked off with TWI laughing and said something like \&quot;Under the table, payment, lol, this one does give it a new meaning does he not?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Aye, Milady. But as long as he proves his worth as much as is his mirth, we'll see about adding to his girth.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;He was a tad on the shabby side wasn't he? A little ribby and drawn, I'd say.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;If he's around for the main course after everyone's completed sparring, we'll see to it his ... preparation.\&quot; <br />
Both laughed and walked away, leaving BarnCat with an odd worry at the back of his mind. Sticking one claw through a smoked trout and wolfing it down quickly, he gulped, and rapidly resumed duty...<br />
...\&quot;Preparation?\&quot;... <br />
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Up to three pages now, to get a pre-posting sneakpeek simply follow Jagan's elarlier link post to see these stories in their raw juicy uncut prime rib format.<br />
CatDrgN<br />
10-15-2004, 06:51 AM<br />
Reygar <br />
admin<br />
Posts: a whole lot<br />
Re: No fate, but what we make!<br />
Strapped to the back of a grizzly bear that's been baited to Byrendell by some mischievious high level players, hanging on for dear life, you decide to:<br />
1. Cut yourself free and kill the bear.<br />
2. kill the bear while you're still strapped to it.<br />
3. Relax and enjoy the ride.<br />
i take number 2!!! LMAO <br />
BarnCat! <br />
That darn cat<br />
Re: \&quot;Made in the Shade!\&quot;: <br />
(You are the only response to this one in weeks, your choice got priority) <br />
Meanwhile, Reygar draws an Assassin's Palm Dagger (not assass knife, ass dag, full name, assassin's palm dagger, lol)<br />
and stabs the bear furiously, but he's using an Assassin's Palm Dagger on an Angrytough Grizzly Bear and it's steadily approaching Byrendell and a cluster of Newbies, wearing no gear, and learning their souths from their easts. <br />
Reygar's up to 98 stabs though and it looks like two more will do the trick, until all the spilling blood slickens and slipperies the ropes binding him and he slides off the top of the bear, down the side, and now he's hanging under the belly!<br />
Still tightly bound and dagger in hand, he has a simple choice!:<br />
Does he...<br />
Cut the ropes, drop to the ground and watch helplessly as 3 confused newbies who might not even know they're outside of town get mauled by a half dead grizzly bear?<br />
Stab the Bear, risking gettin crushed to death by the weight of the dying beast?<br />
...opt for...Mystery Option #3!<br />
First response decides Rey's fate and adds you to the story, lol! <br />
Reygar <br />
Posts: a whole lot<br />
Re: \&quot;Made in the Shade!\&quot;: door number 3 please! lol <br />
Re: \&quot;Made in the Shade!\&quot;: Mystery Option 3 chosen by Rey Mystereo! and so.., <br />
Reygar growls and with a daring mighty effort he reaches up, wraps his hands around the hanging hungry lower jaw of the bear's head, and wrenches it sharply to the left, steering it south into the swamp. <br />
The stupid bear, unwillingly, but readily veers offcourse and rampages south, but it's starting to like the taste of the fingers in his mouth, beginning to chew lightly, and gradually harder, saliva dripping all over Rey's arms. <br />
Our hero decides to:<br />
\&quot;Well, we're going south now, so I guess I can let go of it's jaw.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;I'm gonna grab it's tongue and yank that fugger on out!\&quot;<br />
\&quot;What's this? Hmmm.. Hot Sauce!?! Hwahahahaha!!!\&quot;<br />
Re: \&quot;Made in the Shade!\&quot;: The Preparation was preparing to be prepared. <br />
From a thundering spiral of black clouds and blood red firey lightening shaped almost doorlike, CHAOS, Shade Ruler stepped through, surveyed the swampscape, his blackened leathery skin, his face, drawn back in a snarl, shrouded in black mists where red eyes glowed through, whistled a delightful melody, and summoned forth his forces, who stepped out onto the field.<br />
A blue crystal lens widened and laid flat, domed, and grew, and figures appearing within surrounded a taller armored figure. The dome fell away like a mist, and dissipated, revealing the rest of the available forces of Light with Grimm, Master of Light and Order standing at the center. <br />
Grimm raised his Soulstorm Staff and the Light forces did likewise, raising their weapons. <br />
Chaos, raised both arms above his head and crackling red lightning appeared at his fingertips, then he fired a pillar of green toxic gass straight up, lacing it with more of that sinister red electricity, it was joined by similar spell shocks fired up. <br />
Zanden appeared, just, plain appeared, having tried the flashy entrances many times over. Now this was a sight to see, what in Shade...,<br />
He lookd down to see BarnCat, prepared for the get-together, scared, curled up in a shuddering fetal curl, wearing nothing but white silksteel gear, decorated with black hexagons. <br />
BarnCat peered up with one eye open, \&quot;Don't ask, please.\&quot; <br />
Zanden chuckled \&quot;You do seem to get yourself into the oddest sort of pickles don't you, sigh, well as I shall now say, The Wizard Zanden will not teleport when there has been recent SPORT!\&quot; <br />
He pulls out a whistle, lifts BarnCat telekinetically up in the air, tosses him up then whistles. Light Side &amp; Dark Side Clashed, to the start of another wonderful day in the life of. <br />
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(And who knows what kinda story Emerges Next. Stay Tuned.) <br />
Re: \&quot;Made in the Shade!\&quot;: <br />
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Meanwhile, Reygar passes by, strapped to some kind of Grizzly Bear, having just enough time to see, yes, it could Always be Worse, lol! <br />
\&quot;Lead, Follow or get your own way.\&quot;</p>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;35&quot;;&quot;<p>Tug Of W(iz)AR(ds)!<br />
Paced, casual footsteps echoed through the blacked and glowing red halls of Chaos towards the throneroom, where sat Chaos himself, Lord of Darkness, SelfProclaimed Ruler of Shade. An unenviable title, but nobody could or would dispute him on it. <br />
Zanden's footsteps walked, purposely, but deliberately taking his time. He was summoned much this day and was starting to feel a little exasperated seeming like everyone's lap dog, so he took his time. <br />
Grimm too stood in Chaos' throneroom, arms crossed, glowering down at his fell counterpart, who sat, staring straight ahead ignoring the heated stare Grimm sent at the back of his head. <br />
Finally, Zanden strode briskly in and with some weakly forced good cheer greeted them both. <br />
\&quot;Alas, you sent for me and I am here, no surprise, as always I appear, at the beck and call of all who need me more, now standing on this red hot floor, I'm dancing in place, needing to know what I'm needed for.\&quot; <br />
Chaos scowled, his red eyes flared like fuel on twin flames, then looked to Grimm with a \&quot;WellYouTellHim\&quot; note of silence. Grimm's ice blue eyes glazed to a lethal clarity in return, then answered Zanden. <br />
\&quot;You've been lax in your duties, Mage of Transport, Your Serice to both Dark and Light has been commendable, but your full potential has not yet been realized. Why do you not also strive for something more?\&quot; <br />
Zanden, stonefaced \&quot;Conflict? Battle? Power? Renown? Glory? Conquest? Affordable Healthcare? I don't have a hunger for what I do not want and cannot have. I'm to serve Shade, no matter the supposed ruler.\&quot; <br />
Chaos stood up to tower over Zanden with warning menace. \&quot;You forget yourself, and you forget ME! Speak no deeper into the topic of My Self than you wish the blade at your neck to go!\&quot;<br />
Zanden brushed aside Chaos' sword and teleported it away, where it fell with a clatter north of Thunderdome, where most never dare to tread. Such was the true power of Zanden, location location location. \&quot;Don't tell me what I can and cannot speak of you rotten black overstuffed vermin, and You Grimm, you with all your wisdom and might should know better how to apply it. This pompous display should be beneath both of you. I'm hereby ashamed to call myself your peer.\&quot; <br />
Grimm snapped his fingers and four panels alive with the swirling colors of liquid crystal boxed Zanden in, this is the time of the routine maintenance Shade undergoes to cleanse itself of litter and to affect slight changes in terrain and climate, so a Zanden was no longer needed, for now. <br />
Chaos also added to the enclosure, binding it in electrified copper wire, acting as an energy trap, electromagnetically preventing Zanden from teleporting out. <br />
Chaos then dispensed with illusion, he swung a wicked backfist at Grimm, who faded into mist, an mere vision and never really there, Zanden had been HAD! And now, he truly was had..,<br />
Chaos laughed thunderously, a rhythmic roaring like an army of demons chanting, which seemed to greatly impress himself, as he walked a circle around the pyramid, or a square, for you Geometry buffs, lol.<br />
\&quot;Well now, I have you, I trapped you, what am I ever going to Do with you? I'm usually quite for all the matches, sport, challenges and the such, but this time I fear sall be so very different, yes...,\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Chaos, I'm going to say this once, I'm not taking up sides, or arms, or sidearms. Challenge me until you drop from the energy spent trying for all I care. I'm a Neutral!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;So are some clans, so... you're saying they serve you?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Some of them do choose to do so, yes.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;You do have followers then? An Army? Ah, so then they can now learn there is no such safe refuge, no sanctuary, and no exceptions in this conflict!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;LEAVE THEM ALONE!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I'm really rather enjoying having finally found a nerve in your ignorant thick hide, something matters to you, does it not? Come now, do not deny your connection to your mortal pets. Do not disregard it either, as I now... Hahahahaaa.. I plan to BREAK It!\&quot; <br />
Later:<br />
Through the looking glass we see ourselves in, reflections of ourselves exist, mayhap as alive and breathing as we, though we know of them not. They live in a world very Different from Shade. Chaos siezed on this forbidden knowledge this doomed time. He twisted it, he traded it over.<br />
BarnCat, Trik, Reygar, Condok and Eaglex suddenly found themselves in a world beyond their conprehension. Sounds Lights, Roaring Metal, glaring illumination, Signs in a language not known to them, they were suddenly finding themselves introduced to a packed and speeding Freeway! <br />
To totally be continued, lol, cause I don't wanna be Roadkill!<br />
Solid and Shade!!<br />
{Corny Opening Time! I cant resist, lol! Stop me if you've heard this one before, but you haven't, yet. And it goes a little something like this:} <br />
So this Clown, an Undead, a Catwarrior, a female Eagle wizard, and... whatever Reygar is, lol, jk Rey, are running from a busy highway somewhere. One says to the other: \&quot;By Shade's pits what was that thing, that large armored cart monster with the many wheels?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I had a chance to read it's emblem before it bugled at us, it read \&quot;Peterbilt\&quot; whatever that meant.\&quot; <br />
Reygar looked up at the night sky and shook his fist, enraged. \&quot;Curse this dire Peter who sends his lightning eyed cartmonsters in his stead! Were he a real man he would not have to hide behind angry bugling herds of living carts and wagons!\&quot; <br />
Trik smiled at Rey \&quot;That's telling him!\&quot; <br />
BarnCat sniffed the air and Eaglex scanned the horizon, both animaloids trying to make some sense of their surroundings. BarnCat felt odd, like something was missing, like, maybe his ARMOR AND WEAPON! He gasps and slaps at some sort of padded tunic and tears a billed cap from his head and stomps it. <br />
Eaglex shrieked and stood, looking down at herself. <br />
Trik and Rey saw them, dressed in the strange garb, and noticed they too were re-attired. Condok too, was wearing clothes they'd never seen before. <br />
\&quot;Holy Imp on Toast, what's going on here, where's my Nightshade gear?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Cat, uh, it appears to be gone, also you appear to have messed your breeches.\&quot; Trik said pointing at the bulge between the back pockets. <br />
BarnCat looked behind himself, \&quot;Oh no, lol, that's my tail, I'll just cut a hole so it'll come free.\&quot; <br />
Reygar chuckled \&quot;Or you could just fart and burn a way out.\&quot; <br />
Condok shook his head \&quot;We'd probably better stay incognito, what I've seen of the citizens of this wherever we are place tells me they are very bland folk, maybe even lacking magic of their own.\&quot; <br />
Trik and Reygar looked at eachother, the only two who could pass for even marginally human. <br />
Eaglex perked up \&quot;Guys, think I know where we are! Off in the distance with my superior eyesight I've seen glowing signs that tell all we need to know!\&quot;<br />
Trik asked \&quot;So? Spit it, what IS this place?\&quot;<br />
Eaglex almost formed her beak into a smile, a tad smugly reported \&quot;Okay, the one sign there tells of it being the Best and Western, the sign across from the cartmonster path reads Holiday Inn, so near as I can tell, We must be in the Western part of a Township called Holiday!\&quot; She closed her eyes in satisfaction of a job well done. <br />
\&quot;Inn huh? We should secure lodgings for the night and try to figure this out, rest somewhere before another metal monster tries ramming us again.\&quot; Condok searched the pockets of his clothing for some gold pieces, but instead found a trully odd assortment of items. BarnCat and Reygar did the same. <br />
Trik found some paper rectangles depicted various ugly old men and arcane structures. A passerby, asked if he could have it. For what? Food, the raggedly dressed man said. Trik handed the man a paper piece depicting a severe looking old man with odd white hair and a hook nose. \&quot;Here, this shall be your's as you look most like him, it is fitting.\&quot; He pronounced.<br />
The man became insulted! \&quot;I look like George WASHINGTON?! and you're only giving me a damn one dollars?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Beggars should not be choosers!\&quot; warned Rey, reaching instinctually for a sword no longer there. Condok held his wrist from attacking the man with the sword that wasnt there. <br />
They then walked toward the two Inns with the illuminated magic signs. <br />
Trik asked for everyone to search their pouches pockets, anything for more of the paper. \&quot;I need everyone to pool in their currency as this seems to be what it is, though why anyone would trade in pictures of these fearsome wizards for anything is beyond me..,\&quot; <br />
Entering the Holiday Inn, they walked through the lobby, seeming very out of place. Trik and Rey approached the counter first, partially concealing the less-humans from veiw and knocked on the counter. <br />
The Innkeeper, a snappily dressed youth seemed engaged in watching a flickering box that spoke to him of voting for a bush as your president, which made no sense at all, looked up and walked to them. <br />
\&quot;Hey cool, you guys must be RolePlayers! You want a room here? I can get you the best of the five free ones we have or a five bedder for parties.\&quot; He winked slyly at Eaglex, who ruffled her neck feathers in repulsion. <br />
Trik cleared his throat \&quot;Yes, we are a party, a...uh.. hunting party and we seek lodgings for this night and maybe more.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;That'll be 65.00 Bucks then.\&quot; The young Innkeep stood there with his hand out. \&quot;Fork it over people, I need 65 dead presidents.\&quot; <br />
Trik snapped out of his confusion, the lad seemd to have changed his mind on wanting 65 deer of his own for whatever reason. \&quot;You must be referring to these papers with the faces etched in them! Very well, you can have 65 of them.\&quot; <br />
The lad's jaw dropped as 65 dollar bills of varying amounts were laid out in a stack. He pocketted 65$ worth and put teh rest under the cash register. \&quot;Here's a key, Room 78, two turns right and straight left.\&quot; <br />
They walked down the tunnel, this was a strange maze indeed, but eventually found a door marked with a \&quot;78\&quot;. <br />
Opened and walked into the room revealed a darkened chamber with five beds, stands, an inactive magic box like the one seen in the lobby and another smaller room adjoining it. <br />
BarnCat's itchy back was bothering him again and using a wall to scratch it, after all how else are they all going to discover and use a light switch, lol! <br />
They all chose a bed each and relaxed, sitting in thought.<br />
\&quot;How could this have happened, one minute I was battlin away in the Crypt, now we're all here?\&quot; BarnCat asked, getting shrugs and blank looks. And what, pray tell, is THIS THING?\&quot; <br />
He pulled out a small device with arranged glowing jewels and markings, on the screen it read \&quot;...You have been logged out...\&quot; <br />
His jaw dropped! \&quot;Well everyone, we've been logged out! Now, we have to uh.. find a way to get our logs back in.\&quot;<br />
To definitely ber continued, becase who knows what else, or WHO else could be happening in this bizarre mixup. :D<br />
CatDrgN<br />
10-18-2004, 05:09 PM<br />
BarnCat studied the glowing device intently, sniffed at it. \&quot;Hm, seems this belonged to a Human, maybe an inhabitant of this dimension?\&quot; <br />
Condok peered over his shoulder, reached over and pushed a button depicting a green curved shape. BarnCat stared as the screen came to life. \&quot;How'd you do that? The tap on the shapes thing? Looks like you've caused it to do something.\&quot;<br />
Condok smiled liplessly. \&quot;Almost everything in this room seems responsive to pushing at the movable parts, don't thank me, thank yourself, I saw what happened when you pushed your itchy back onto that tiny lever next to the entrance.\&quot;<br />
BarnCat grinned, pushed at another button, pleased with his often accidental strokes of genius. Much to read here and seemingly some of the components on the face of this caused diferent things to happen, this would take some extensive study...,<br />
Trik and Reygar concluded their meeting of hushed tones ad announced \&quot;Alright, Rey and I are going to see what we can do about getting some supplies, food and medicines and if we're lucky, some weapons. We do not know what we're going to encounter here so we need to survive until we can figure a way out of this mess.\&quot;<br />
BarnCat stood up but Trik put his head on Barn's head slightly pushing him back down into his seat. \&quot;Sorry Cat, I think only those who can pass for citizens here should be the ones going out, we'll avoid possible trouble that way and we need you three gaurding the camp while we're out.\&quot; BarnCat sighed, and watched them both step out, Rey making a face at them in jest, rubbing it in he was chosen for this mission.<br />
Condok took his skills to test on the inactive box with a window in front and soon it came to life in sight and sounds, he sat and watched it, head tilted, mouth hanging open at the myriad of images reflecting in his widened eyes. <br />
Eaglex paced the room, then finally sat down at the edge of teh furthest bed and rested her head in her talonlike hands in resignation. <br />
Always good to see the group in such focused high spirits. He shook his head and returned his attention to the device in his paws, feeling as if something about it held a piece to this puzzle. <br />
Meanwhile on the other side of things, from the factual to the fantastic, depending on which side of it one lives in, Chaos sat in his throne, staring down Zanden, who seemed to be weakening in his liquid crystal copper wire prison. Chaos finally spoke. <br />
\&quot;You know what happened? What I did? Are'nt you the least little bit curious? Hmmmm, haaaaah, can you feel it, 5 souls have gone missing from Shade! Hahahaha! Count them, 5!! Can you guess which five of your little friends I've just taken?\&quot; <br />
Zanden propped himself up higher and leaned against the cell walls, wheezing a little, seeming like the energy was being drained right out of him. \&quot;I know, I know. I'm very impressed, now you'vemade your little point, okay, oookay, can you bring them back please?\&quot; <br />
Chaos laughed merrily \&quot;Ah...no, hahaha! They've gone now to learn the lessons that come of following a weak mewling pitiful wretch like you. Oh, I'm afraid they're not going to come back, not by my hand.\&quot; <br />
Zanden slumped down again, this weakness was becoming numbness in places and coldness in others and those regions were beginning to meet in places. \&quot;Chaos, you dunce, those five you wiped off the surface of Shade, hahaackough cough, sigh, not all of them truly proclaim allegiance to me. And the one that does is not under my rule, so much as he is ... an Ally.\&quot; <br />
Chaos did not like being corrected, contradicted or pointed out in any way his thinking processes, especially after the fact. \&quot;It matters not, you'll remain here, and they'll remain where I sent them, everything in it's place.\&quot; <br />
and calmly walked off, punctuating his finality.<br />
The chilling statement was even more fearsome than was his anger. Anger could be manipulated, diverted, even ignored, but cold hard fact driven by steely determination was unbendable inevitability. Zanden could only imagine the horrors the stolen five were now facing...,<br />
Condok now faced a swarm of undead, rising from their graves, rotten and formidable, and then some started inexplicably dancing, jerky movements coordinated by one among them dressed in red leathers, his oily hair and yellowed eyes glaring out from the lighted box. Undead or Lich, he could not tell, but was relieved Chaos had not recruited this \&quot;Thriller\&quot; as his own. <br />
Fighting other undead was tough enough, but facing a dancing horde seemed a mind-twisting prospect. <br />
Condok's mastery of the box now extended to using a facetted square wand of some kind, and was rapidly on his way to becoming a level 15 or so channel surfer. BarnCat patted his pockets and found a small package, he tore it open with a fang and one claw, and smelled, aaaaahhhhhh, tobacco! <br />
He pulled one out and sniffed at it. Eaglex glanced over, narrowed her eyes and asked that he smoke that rotten thing outside, as she disliked the smell immediately. Condok, held up one bony hand and mumbled he'd also be joining him outside to have one in a bit. <br />
BarnCat walked outside and pulled one out of the package, very small, and narrow, comicly so. Funnier still was that some demented fool had stuffed the tips with tightly bundled woolly cylinders, what good were these now? He bit it off and spit it out onto the ground below. <br />
Well now what's this? He leaned over the railing. A small creature no larger than the smallest rat scampered out and pounced the bit of fluff he'd spit out. It looked familiar somehow, he just couldn't place the face. <br />
Suddenly furious barking erupted from the inside of an unconcious wagon-creature and a dog burst out of the windowed innards of it. BarnCat barely looked before he leapt, vaulted over the railing and landed in the dog's charging path. What was now clearly a small kitten hissed defiantly, spitting and puffing to the fullest of his little body's ability. <br />
BarnCat had to admire it's bravery, but it needed a little backup. He faced the dog, lips drawn back, stood up slightly from his crouch, popped out the full set of claws and: <br />
\&quot;GgHhRrRoOaArRrWwLlrRrR!!!\&quot; <br />
This the dog was not even ready for, it yelped and leapt back where it came out from, curling up under a seat within, and shook as if bitterly cold. <br />
BarnCat turned back and looked down at the kitten, already purring in gratitude and rubbing it's tiny face on his ankle. \&quot;Well hello there, Little One, heheheh, you're welcome, and lucky I happened to be out here.\&quot; He picked it up to eye level, rubbed a nose-greeting with it, and put it on his shoulder, walking up the stairs.<br />
Condok peered outside and saw BarnCat and his new little friend. \&quot;Well damn, I'll be... You weren't gone That long! Where's the kid from?\&quot; BarnCat swatted at the kitten as it pulled at Barn's whiskers and smiled. \&quot;Ah, you know me, just mingling with the locals. Say, shouldn't Trik and Reygar be back by now? It's getting dark here.\&quot; <br />
Trik and Reygar walked up the stairs carrying many crinkling bags of colorful material, some smelling of foodstuffs. Trik patted the kitten on the head with his free hand. \&quot;Recruiting them younger and younger Barn, you really have to be more selective, hahah. Ah but isn't he just a spunky little monster?\&quot; <br />
Reygar walked by breathing heavily and entered with BarnCat and Condok soon after. <br />
\&quot;This is truly a large amount of goods, did you get all this with the meager amount of paper exchange slips we had left?\&quot; <br />
Trik set down the bags he was carrying onto a table. \&quot;Ah no, we did not need to spend them. These all came by other means.\&quot; Winking. <br />
BarnCat agape, then laughing asked \&quot;Hahaha oh gods, Stolen??\&quot;<br />
Reygar raised his right hand high above showing them all a small stiff smooth tile with a black line along the bottom of one side. \&quot;Bought, all paid for, by this amazing find, Trik and I both have one, UNLIMITED WEALTH AT OUR FINGERTIPS! We could live like KINGS Here!\&quot; <br />
Trik added \&quot;Be careful, these things could have hidden charges and limits we must be mindful of, we do not want to wind up in any debts deeper than some I've had owed to me.\&quot; <br />
BarnCat indeed had one inside a folded leather pouch in the front pocket of his coat, the coat, this was truly a mystery. What was the meaning of the shiny metal shields pinned to the front of the coat and tunic? <br />
Were these the clothes of an elite officer of some sort? <br />
A world full of mysteries the people there take for granted still was no place to be, they had to get back home, and what became of those whose belongings they now wore and used?<br />
Kaine<br />
10-18-2004, 05:52 PM<br />
u r to much lmao this is funny reading cat. keep it up<br />
CatDrgN<br />
10-22-2004, 09:37 AM<br />
Someone once asked me if I could top the previous stories' weirdnesses. <br />
I said Hmmm, maybe I could, real outlandish stuff, I'm not so much stuck in Shade's History usually, I leave that to the more experienced players. I aint been playing long enough to do it any justice.<br />
This someone asked about slipping Aliens into the stories. <br />
To this I said, no, way worse, HUMANS!<br />
We both shuddered. <br />
More installments coming soon from that strange and mythic nightmare world some call \&quot;Real Life\&quot;!:rockon:<br />
CatDrgN<br />
10-22-2004, 11:57 AM<br />
It had to be a dream, or a nightmare, He found himself in Shade, Really IN Shade! He had to guess this was the Crypt, Exactly where He left off. <br />
He'd also correctly guess this was a Skeleton Warrior approaching him now. Nasty piece of art it was. Minimal armoring covering greyed bones and a bucket helm flashing with the gleams of yellow corn teeth and one glazed dusted eye. It wrenched free a dangling rib and flung it at him! Wh-ff-f-ff-ff-KLUNK! <br />
That hurt, for real, this was very strange. Could He be in any real danger here? <br />
Chaos snapped his fingers and the scene went black. \&quot;Now, is this understood? Do you Grasp the Scope of this latest acheivement? The Largest Twist of Fate spell ever cast, so to speak, even by You!\&quot; <br />
Zanden opened one eye, held up one hand in front of his face. Something Very Bad was Happening! Those Numb and Cold spots were fading, true, but so was his very substance! Patches and splotchy rashlike patters of flickering nothing replaced skin, and the muscle and bone matter beneath. <br />
\&quot;Hhhhhhe, he and otherssss.... you have the... them? Hhow? No, thisss makes perfffect sense, after all both they and their otherssside counterpartsss cannot exist in the sssame space.\&quot; He lifted his head to glare at Chaos. \&quot;Even You, most vile and recent breaker of universal laws know this to be true!\&quot; <br />
Chaos smiled and donned his Black Chaos Helm. With a Wave of his hand, a door sprung open and in entered five of the Hunters he'd summoned earlier that day.<br />
He crossed his arms and stood before and addressed them. \&quot;I'll do away with the Customaries and cut to the Chase, Pun Intended. You five have been granted portions of Zanden's hah formidable power, to track, seek, and capture five visitors to MY REALM! You'll know them by their apparent confusion and lack of skill.\&quot; He walked down the row of them, various New Monsters he'd decided to try out against these low risk warriors. <br />
As he surveyed them, he had to appreciate them for their creation. Here was a WereBatPyre, a Dire Cannibal Cleric, a BonePile Golem, Mischeif Imp King and a new piece of art he'd called the Greater Death Chimera. \&quot;Beings, most noble Beasts! Your tasks are clear as blood in the water. You are to disperse, travel, hunt them down and bring them back alive, I do mean Alive!\&quot;<br />
He stopped before the Chimera. \&quot;That means NO DISINTEGRATIONS!\&quot; The Chimera nodded slowly, bristling with evil and insult at his methods. <br />
BarnCat was learning the device in his paws rapidly, so well he could afford to free one hand to pet the kitten to sleep so it'd quit interfering with the attention Barn was giving to the screen. All lights were dark, Trik and Reygar both claimed they did their best thinking while asleep and resting. Eaglex's pacing wore his feathers to a frittle, or something, lol, and she too was resting. Condok kept his constant vigil over the rampantly changing imagery on his new friend, Cable Television. He seemed to be absorbing it all in, scanning 200 channels with the tireless ease of the Undead. <br />
Condok settled on one channel and got up, stretched, his whole body crackled sickeningly, almost waking up the kitten. (He'd have to come up with a name for it soon, sometime) Cond reached for pack of cigars next to BarnCat's paw and he slapped Cond's dried claws. <br />
\&quot;LOL Sorry, but do ask first. and None of this Extra to a pack nonsense, there were only about two score to begin with.\&quot; Cond rolled his eyes, then rolled them way back into his head, jut because he could, and asked. \&quot;Fine, MAY I Have one, Please! Say what are you doing up so late?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;I'm Nocturnal, you?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Dead, no pulse, no exhaustion, no need for sleep. How are you coming with figuring the .. that whatever you call it.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I'm learning. It's called a Cell Phone, it's a Cell in which trapped sounds can pass through, and some shapes and words can also be seen upon demand.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Will it ever beat Cable Television in power?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Who knows, one day it shall..,\&quot; He stood up, stretched. \&quot;One day we'll be Sure not to see. We're not staying.\&quot; <br />
Condok nodded and took one cigar from the package and walked outside. BarnCat followed carrying the small cell with him. \&quot;I'm getting some odd mentions someplaces on the stored manuscripts that's burning a question into my mind. Here and there it mentions Shade. How came these people to know of Shade?\&quot; <br />
Condok, lit his cigar, and handed the flip torch to BarnCat who mimiced the igniting manuever and lit his own. BarnCat showed Condok the very interesting image he was now referring to. It read \&quot;shade CHAOS Rules\&quot;. It also asked to Play? Condok, the brave pusher of small movable parts darted one bony finger over and tapped the option for that. <br />
BarnCat's eyes lit up! BarnCat!{Trk} was in here too??? <br />
\&quot;Fight it, come on with you, swing the Sword!\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Huh? Who is this? Of all the times to message me in the middle of a battle it'd have to be a real life nightmare!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Ignore me, and Fight, then we'll talk.\&quot; <br />
This was one tough monster, and his arms hung listlessly at his sides, still movable, but very unresponsive to the task at hand, this Skeleton Warrior was leaving larger and larger bruises and cuts on him! <br />
BarnCat frowned, all the damage that the Cell read to him was being inflicted on the other BarnCat! He smiled, of course, [Attack] up, above? [North] Ah there we go. He could almost Hear the strikes hitting the brittle bones of the Skeleton Warrior's tiny white shaped body. <br />
His arm swung wildly up, and out, stabbing and swiping accurately, almost unbalancing him, then he got it, then he understood, He was being Played! He was possibly even going to survive this! <br />
BarnCat concluded the battle quickly. This was so much more different than actual swordplay, but seemed to depend on about as much focus, timing, and attention. He continued Messages to the poor lost whoever who'd taken on his name. <br />
\&quot;Okay, I've cleared the threat out, now you must wait but a moment, clear your mind, be at peace, and Ask Zanden for transport back to Byrendell.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Yeah yeah I know that part by heart, lol, but you, me uh... We only got 170 gold.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Damn!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I'll get some out of this chest here and we'll be home free.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;AH okay, yes, take the gold out and get out of there to somewhere we can talk in peace.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Okay, go to [Actions] it's right on there.\&quot; <br />
BarnCat pushed the option on, a sudden arc of blue lightning sparked from the screen startling him into dropping the cell!<br />
And This was not Zanden facing him here, but an Immense Lion of some kind, lion monster? Damn this was a Chimera!<br />
Definitely NOT Zanden...,<br />
A thought he took with him on the blurred abduction to Chaos' Keep. <br />
Real World Concerns?<br />
Trik sat up, bells jingling, no wait that's the alarm clock, lol. <br />
Reygar leapt out of bed, overshot his leap and hit a wall like a dart, awakening Eaglex, who asked who was ringing those bells and hitting a wood drum, and wrong on both counts, lol. <br />
BarnCat was asleep at the table, cans of empty beers stacked and the kitten curled up hatlike on his head. <br />
Condok was in continued active research and exploration of yet more stimuli in the form of living paintings called \&quot;Saturday Morning Cartoons\&quot;. <br />
Trik wasted no time in getting ready, fed, woken with Coffee Condok had thoughtfully brewed earlier and BarnCat selfishly drank half of later. Eaglex slipped off to the spare room and was in there for quite some time. Rey tried to follow and was given deafened screeched ears, a talon-scratched face, and his hand almost bend crooked by the slammed door, evidently this was a place of privacy? <br />
BarnCat briefed Trik on his findings last night and explained the Celled Phone device, with some help from Condok, during commercial breaks of course, lol. <br />
Trik then assembled his team. Reygar, Condok, BarnCat, and a fresh-smelling fragrant Eaglex who'd discovered the hot rain showering down in the privacy room. <br />
\&quot;People, we're going exploring today! BarnCat's written up a duties list for each of you.\&quot; <br />
Reygar raised one eyebrow. \&quot;He's giving us chores? I've been in {Trk} longer than he, when did he skip rank?\&quot; <br />
Condok smiled. \&quot;Since he learned to work a Cell Phone! You have to admire an accomplishment of such complexity.\&quot;<br />
Reygar raised the other eyebrow, them lowered them both. \&quot;Big Shading Deal. Wake me up when he reaches Level 11, lmao!\&quot; <br />
Each of them were dealt papers written up hastly and soemtimez even mispellt in plases. <br />
BarnCat was to find a Library, and come back with information on Shade, This place, and Everything inbetween. Trik was joining him to assure he didnt run into trouble. <br />
Reygar and Eaglex were to scout the town of Holiday seeking further resources and getting a feel for the place. <br />
and Condok, well, he was too obviously unliving to step out of doors and so was commisioned to further absorb and assimilate the media shown to him from the Television diviner and if he was lucky, make Contact with fellow undeads he'd claimed to see in this world. With any luck, The Thriller and Rob Zombie would be available to help. <br />
They were burning daylight, cooling their heels, warming their hands on coffeecups and electrified with purpose! The Way only {Trk} could!<br />
Good luck heroes!<br />
To Be or Not To Be Continued?<br />
As if, lol!<br />
CatDrgN<br />
10-22-2004, 12:09 PM<br />
Trik and BarnCat walked along the hardened greymud path that seemed for keeping the cartmonsters at bay, though some would defiantly cut corners on turns foretold by the columned lights where their paths intersected. <br />
\&quot;DONT WALK\&quot; <br />
BarnCat stopped in his tracks, pointed at the sign, but had his ear grabbed and pulled the rest of the way across the lined crossing by Trik who wisely noted that stopping progress here would only provoke the cartmonsters who bugled at them, the humans in their bellies getting agitated. <br />
\&quot;Well, Cat, looks like a Library to me. My intuition combined with my rare and treasured ability to read and write tell me so.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Right.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;No, I said Write.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Correct.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Sigh..., you're not your usual earful, whats got you distracted?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I'm feeling greatly bothered by all I'm seeing here, none of it makes sense!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;This is one strange world, I'll admit that.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Especially when you see a crone sitting on that wooden bench throwing her food to the birds before her when She could be eating Them!\&quot; <br />
Trik grimaced and led the way into the Library, and looking back to see he was needed for a rescue already. The revolving doors had BarnCat enchanted into a circular walking path. <br />
They soon were on their way. <br />
Reygar and Eaglex were strolling the direction both could smell the sea from. Eaglex had the cell gadget she'd found in her shoulder satchel out and was playing some of the songs it held within. Different short pronounced tones she was rapidly memorizing and mimicing with the ease of most feathered folk. Reygar was becoming bored, but saw something he thought he'd never see again. He smiled and ran his thick fingers through his beard and wandered off. <br />
Eaglex was talking animatedly about perhaps singing these songs to the passersby for some extra gold for meals, and she was talking to herself.<br />
She found herself alone, with the sea.<br />
Condok roared and shook his fist at the injustice of it all, damn to the Crypt this John Bradshaw Layfield! That royal belt was rightfully The Undertaker's! He should have been the one to have won! This was not at all like ThunderDome.., He continued switching channels, it seemed the the pieces of this puzzle of this place were becoming more numerous than the overused prepositional phrases of this paragraph in this story. <br />
Trik was busy whirring through book after book, his eyes darting to every interesting picture and map he saw. The Spellbook provided by Verizon, the selfsame Grand Creator of BarnCat's phone seemed to know every numbered spell of communication there was, he knew, he'd called a few and and hung up after \&quot;Ah okay, yes, another person, truly amazing, good day to you!\&quot; <br />
BarnCat stood in a line forming before those who sat at glowing colored cubes, his turn came soon after some disdainful folk changed their mind about \&quot;Dealing With Weirdos Even Here\&quot;.<br />
He sat on the stool{CrUnCh}his poor tail, bunched up in a coil to be hidden was sat on. He opted to stand. <br />
He turned on the Cell and went to the Shade access page. <br />
\&quot;Hello, did you teleport okay? Where are you now?\&quot; <br />
After refreshing a few times, he felt no more refreshed, but relieved when he saw a response. <br />
\&quot;I'm stuck in a glass pyramid with Burl Ives or something, he's notlookin' too hot, but he says his name is Zanden?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Zanden's been trapped? I and Trik are at a Library and...,\&quot; <br />
~Blooeep!~ <br />
(\&quot;Low Battery?\&quot;) <br />
\&quot;...the cell has low battery written in it now!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Crap, you need the charger, it's in the Saturn.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Charger, Saturn, okay, just tell me where I might find these tools.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Look in my wallet, left front pocket, my address is on the card with my picture on it.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Understood, I'll go get those from the...\&quot; <br />
~Blooeep!~~Blooeep!~~Blooeep!~ <br />
and the screen finally died, all power within exhausted. BarnCat patted the cell \&quot;Sleep well, little friend, you've done all you can, now I must take action.\&quot; <br />
BarnCat looked through the leather packaging and found a great many things. \&quot;WebAddresses\&quot; (\&quot;Shade.com?\&quot;) <br />
\&quot;Username: Password:\&quot; He looked at the screen, Trik soon walked over and they marvelled at how everyone they knew in Shade could be on the two-toned scrolls within! <br />
Eaglex perched on a parkbench, merrily whistling her cell melodies, surprisingly she'd earned 25 of the wrinkled papers and a few different metal coins, none of them gold though. <br />
She looked up and nearly fell off the back of the bench in fright! A large armored bird-dragon thundered above her leaving steamlines in it's wake!<br />
It looks like they were all being gathered and stored with this Zanden guy. He recognized some of his fellow inmates from Player Photos, then immediately thought of what BarnCat would think if he ever saw the Shade Board! <br />
Indeed, BarnCat was aghast. <br />
Some dire Seers this erstwhile selves, BarnCat and CatDrgN were, for they seemed to know even the minutest details of his life! They were writing Legends of him, so he could not be too angry about this..., <br />
Trik tapped a few buttons and found references to people being sent from Shade, bannings, server problems and other means and an Idea came to him. <br />
Where would the imprisoned Humans be Sent if these things were to happen? <br />
BarnCat spoke up \&quot;We have to contact them and tell them of this! But we need to charge the Saturn! We need to go to this address!\&quot; Trik looked at the picture on the card. \&quot;Seems a quaint looking fellow, this is your counterpart? That 'Bard' you seemed to be so fascinated with?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;That's him, he's given instructions, to Saturn where a Charge can help re-awaken poor tired Nokia here and maybe even feed everyone's cells.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;We'll go to Saturn then, easy as that, and we must bring everyone else to it also. I have a plan.\&quot; <br />
(rife with product endorsements currently, just realized this, lol, May Endorse Be With You! okay on with the story) <br />
After some distance of walking, but no further than say Slyythra to Cloven Pine, they arrived and saw it, sitting there. A sickly darkened, smooth, sleek and sinister cartbeast lay sleeping!<br />
Dare they awaken this creature that seemed coated in bluish black pearl? <br />
BarnCat pulled out a ring of various keys like those worn by prison guards and sought the right one for the locks. <br />
Inside, they sat on low plush chairs with restraining harnesses. A tightly coiled sewer snake with one green eye seemed to fit perfectly into Nokia And the hole in Saturn's interior. This all seemed perverse, but maybe such frowned upon methods for devices and tools were commonplace here? Shuddering he pushed that thought aside and found someplace else for the key to go. <br />
\&quot;Great Golden Barons, BarnCat now you've DONE IT! You had to go and awaken this thing, while We're trapped inside!!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Uh... sorry?\&quot; <br />
BarnCat pulled back a Lever until it went to \&quot;R\&quot; to try and refresh Saturn before it became too much more angered.<br />
\&quot;Yipes! Uhm, it's trying to back away from us with us inside.\&quot; <br />
Trik looked around \&quot;Now we're getting somewhere.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Should we attempt escape or Kill it with the \&quot;D\&quot; for <br />
Dead possibly?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Try kicking it?\&quot; <br />
BarnCat stomped the floor, causing it to roar louder and lurch further backwards. <br />
He stomped more frantically and it halted several times. <br />
Ah haaahh.<br />
One was the Anger stomp and the other was Stop stomp. it was in the footing! <br />
Direction was controlled by turning the inside wheel making the wheeled front legs turn with it! <br />
Soon they were driving Saturn, who'd stabilized to a low growling mood and decided to cooperate down the path conforming their numbered speed measure to the numbers shown to them by the musical instructing numbers of FM, which played a loud raucous screaming that suited the current wildness of barely controlled travel and the yelling angry cheers of those who danced out of their path on the side walkways. (insert favorite rock and roll, metal movie soundtrack here)<br />
CatDrgN<br />
10-22-2004, 12:17 PM<br />
\&quot;Well now, at the Speed suggested by 99.9 K-I-S-W-F-M, we should reach the Inn in Holiday within seconds!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Better FM than it's evil other side, take a look.\&quot;<br />
Trik looked at the musicbox, pressing the FM to AM part. \&quot;Oh No way! 1600 of speed? That'd kill us for certain. This AM's suggestions are not to be followed! Heed FM instead.\&quot; <br />
BarnCat smiled, expertly steering Saturn down another pathway, using the Red Light that stopped all other carts to his advantage. They didnt seem to like that, bugling furiously. \&quot;AM'd be a helluvan addition to {Trk} being that crafty though.\&quot; <br />
Trik frowned distastefully and shook his head \&quot;No, not with the types of music it insists upon, badly sung and boring- the lot of it.\&quot; <br />
They soon pulled into the lot where the Inn was. <br />
Trik entered and saw Condok watching a long haired shaggy man with the nose of a witch addressing a half naked woman. Odd odd odd, in this world even a horrid old wizard such as this Howardstern could charm the ladies. <br />
Trik pushed the images off the screen with a quick tap and announced \&quot;We, BarnCat and I, have Tamed and Ridden the Cartbeast, Saturn! Let us gather the Clan into it's belly to Charge ourselves!\&quot; <br />
Condok sat motionless <br />
\&quot;Wwwwwhat\&quot; <br />
Driving along, BarnCat read a small quotation at the bottom of one of the mirrors, and it seemed to hold true! Condok's head DID seem to be larger than it actually was, reflecting in the middle mirror. <br />
They soon spotted Eaglex a short fast drive south and stopped to see her entertaining a small group of people whistling repeatedly the William Tell Overture skillfully. BarnCat drove further towards tehm all across the shortened grass field until some of them were starting to look worried and step aside to let him through. Eaglex almost screamed and fainted seeing her clan-mates had been eaten by this cartbeast! <br />
Later in the car, Trik turned back to Eaglex and asked where Reygar had gone off to. <br />
\&quot;I lost him on the way down there. He might have made his own pilgrimage somewhere along the way.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Perhaps there?\&quot; Condok pointed a bony finger at a Pub and BarnCat nodded and urged Saturn to enter, but stopped as the door was too small to allow the beast inside. <br />
The place was a mess, the Bartender, had never seen a more off the wall, but popular type of rowdy guy ever come into the Village Inn Pub. Trik entered and saw Reygar sitting atop a makeshift seat of piled drunkards who'd probably gotten on his bad side and now were under his backside as he reclined, arms around four ladies, laughing and talking at the top of his voice, swigging down beers in each large fist. <br />
They, with some persuasion on Trik's part, were finally leaving the place. The Barkeep yelled \&quot;You folks drive safe and YOU, next time you show your face in my Bar I'm Carding ya!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Hahahaha!! \&quot;Cart\&quot; me all you will my good man!! I have faced the largest of them all, Peterbilt, and lived to tell about it! HAHAHA!\&quot; <br />
The Barkeep shook his head, but he knew the eventual hangover would make getting hit by a Deisel truck seem merciful. <br />
104.5 FM gave them entertaining music, good spirits, and a decent rate of travel that even Condok with his undead running speed had to admire. <br />
He, however looked through the window to his right and saw they were passing a posse of leather clad warriors astride pitiful two-wheeled, one-eyed beasts. <br />
\&quot;Damn pity, those things do not look healthy or safe enough to ride. They should be put to pasture.\&quot; <br />
Eaglex smiled at the riders, who smiled back, saluting, and noticed they all wore, even the creatures, emblems of an Eagle and seemed to greatly admire her also. \&quot;I think they're beautiful!\&quot; <br />
Trik chuckled \&quot;Seems local tribes in this land are followers of an Eagle Diety.\&quot; <br />
Reygar slumped, between the beers in his gut, the smell of Condok's flesh, and those annoying red and blue flashing lights behind them, he was becoming very very very ill. <br />
:wind:<br />
CatDrgN<br />
10-24-2004, 10:46 AM<br />
\&quot;Yeah, this is Officer Grimmley, I'm in pursuit right now of a 1994 Saturn Station Wagon, 5 passengers, looks like a costume party bunch.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;10-4, Officer, speed direction and description\&quot; <br />
\&quot;They've boosted up to 105.3 exactly, for some reason, also North on I-5, description, damn that's one odd bunch. Closing in with bells and whistles now, back-up not necessary.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Affirmative, Grimmley. Take care. Over.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Over.\&quot; <br />
He gunned the engine to closing speed and got on the loudspeaker. <br />
BarnCat's ears rotated behind him hearing the black and white beast howling, then talking. Some of them spoke? Trik looked behind, then sat low in the seat. <br />
\&quot;It's asking us to Pull Over?\&quot; BarnCat tilted his head. \&quot;Anything over than driving Saturn forward will slow our progress, sir.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;STOP THE CAR NOW!\&quot; The flashing bewitched cartbeast yelled at them. <br />
BarnCat stomped the Stop footlever and nearly got them all rear-ended by a slow to react police car. <br />
Reygar clutched his head and growled at him to ever so politely stop jarring his poor wracked brains. <br />
Officer Grimmley got out of the car, shades on, hat on, tickets in hand and walked up. BarnCat sat tapping the steering wheel and noticed someone similarly dressed as he was, same silver minishield on the chest, same flag and emblems on the shoulder walking up. <br />
\&quot;Officer...ah Going kinda fast for a Security Guard were ya?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Oh that's what I am? Wait that's, yes, what I am, and that was very fast wasn't it? You are very observant.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Ya damn right I am, how many drinks have you had?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Since last day's morn, 5 cups of coffee, 7 canisters of ale, and some healing potion made by a Dr. Pepper, do you know of him?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Hawhawh, a regular comedian here, would you mind stepping out of the car?\&quot; <br />
At that moment the leatherclad warriors on the iron horses pulled up and parked all around. \&quot;Hey hey occifer! Whats the problem here, anything we can help with?\&quot; They all laughed and highfived. Grimmley stiffened, he was surrounded on all sides. <br />
Eaglex stepped out from the cart to the adoration of the Eagle Tribe, who seemed to be protecting them from this... \&quot;Officer? I'd think you'll be better to let us be, we are harming nobody, even at the speed we were going Barn's dexterity has reflexes enough to handle it.\&quot; BarnCat gave a thumbs up to that one, he had to admit, he was that damn good, lol. <br />
After a bit, they were allowed to go. The Eagle people had nicknamed Eaglex \&quot;Harley\&quot; and made her an honorary member and celebrated this by hanging the police officer by the back of his breeches to a high streetlamp. <br />
Parked at a campsite up the road, they all took turns charging their cells and making final preparations on getting back....<br />
...to Shade. <br />
All the Humans captured suddenly stopped talking as that darthvader-looking guy walked back in and stood over them like an evil kindergarten teacher. <br />
Chaos had to smile, this was all going so exceptionally well, there seemed to be little to do afterwards, besides, maybe Torture? <br />
\&quot;Hello hello hello, weaklings, Worms! Welcome to Shade. I'll be your Ruler, Chaos!\&quot; <br />
Suddenly, each of the humans' eyes glazed over, as they looked slightly away from where he stood. Maybe deep in thought? Shock? What was this? <br />
What this Was is BarnCat, Trik, Condok, Reygar &amp; Eaglex having established contact with their mirror realitied selves, and giving them instructions on how to..., <br />
\&quot;...talk to Grimm? Oh yes, I'm sure you'd all like that, but I'm not just going to step aside and allow you to cause me anymore...\&quot;<br />
[\&quot;Trouble, you have to contact Grimm, and tell him\&quot;] <br />
\&quot;WHAAAT!?! AAAHAHAHAHA!!! Oh that's good, that's very good. That will put you Oh so very far away from any salvation he'll give you here. In fact allow me! Oh, Griiiiimm?\&quot; <br />
A sound like one single clap of thunder and a flash, and there He stood, looking slowly around. <br />
\&quot;Grimm, oh grand master of light, I present to you yet more ungratefuls! They ask so much yet give so little and have defiantly show me more right and correct about the Followers of Zanden!\&quot; <br />
Grimm looked down at the 5 humans, Zanden nodded weakly and made a signal known only to them in the air in from of him. Grimm nodded. They had just one option left to them, to...<br />
[\&quot;...just look Grimm straight in the eyes and tell him..\&quot;] <br />
(In Unison)<br />
\&quot;Hey Grimm!! YOU'RE NOTHING BUT A BIG FAT LOUSY NO GOOD ______!\&quot; <br />
[Banned]<br />
Two sides of the same reality cannot exist in the same space, according to the laws of time and space, and if nothing else, the laws of BarnCat's Silly Stories. The Humans were sent back to Earth and the world of Real, just in time to see five odd, but unique warriors depart from them, leaving nothing more than a brief eye contact, and one lone kitten. <br />
A Kitten named Barney. <br />
Epilogue: <br />
So in the end of this, we see it's not only the player of the Character it's the Character of the Player that.... uh... that... damn, I just had it too! <br />
Oh well, lol! <br />
Banned for a couple of weeks wasn't so bad, it gave {Trk} clan a very much needed vacation to recuperate, it gave the five freed humans time to pay off driving tickets, catch up on overcharged credit cards and clean up a massive amount of cat fur from the inside of the saturn. <br />
Chaos was in a Horrible mood, all this having backfired on him, he focussed even more of his surprisingly constructive Anger energy towards some very nasty aspects to the Portal and the world changes soon to come afterwards. <br />
Zanden flickered all over the countryside, teleporting warriors even faster, being given much more free time thanks to the help of his five new monsterous helpers. The Chimera would need more practice, but his social skills were improving. <br />
Grimm sat, staring at a glowing screen proclaiming itself to be about Shade and all the people within. <br />
Somedays, he was used to this and had to admit, he needed a vacation, but every now and then he'd happen upon a real gem of ingenuity and creativity that gave him hope in the citizens of this world. <br />
Unfortunately, this was not one of them, lmao! <br />
He stood up, stretched, leaned down to turn off the computer, and within a few long strides across the office, his strange and powerful flowing robes had become an immaculate sportscoat and slacks with a striped tie. Even his face had changed, becoming younger, but still a tad tired. It was time to go home. And so with an odd smile, he used the light switch to scratch his back, turning off the power and...<br />
[THE END]<br />
CatDrgN<br />
10-26-2004, 04:39 AM<br />
The Inspiration for this tale came directly from musings on the quote I'm using in my Signature. Solid and Shade, different dimensions, etc. <br />
I Know it's been done before, Heman the Movie, Piers XAnthony's Man from Mundania, etc etc, but I had to try it for Shade too. Just because I try to be that Bard who goes where the Normal bards dare not tread, lol. Helps having no reputation to Have to worry about living up to or maintaining. <br />
Now to roll up my miles-long scrolls, 3/4 a mile editted, and formatted to fit your screen, and open the stage for other potential bards' poems, stories, parables, missives, eclairs, limericks, ballads, and other literary wonders. <br />
(fades out to an Alfred Hitchcock type silhouette amidst slow gloomy music and rolling credits) :bond:<br />
Kaine<br />
10-26-2004, 05:40 PM<br />
does this mean murphy is related to grimm and chaos? :D<br />
CatDrgN<br />
10-26-2004, 10:07 PM<br />
Only in the Literal Archetypical sense, lol. <br />
I'm still sticking to my theory that Chaos is Grimm's Darker side.:horns:</p>
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&quot;225&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;I finds an old BarnCat Halloween Tale, I figures it should go Here. <font color="#FFA500">The pot and kettle both black, sat on the cold stove awaiting heat from the absent fires within to bring it to life and away from it's cold emptiness. <br />
A cloaked figure gets up to pour in water and light the fire. His assemblage gathered in a semicircle around the fireplace still shivering with the memory of the cold rain outside, in their minds and on their clothing. <br />
A long anxious pause.., <br />
"What you got brewing there, Barney?" <br />
BarnCat sniffs at the teabell and tosses it to Kaine. "Green Tea with Chamomile infused and Gravemoss." <br />
Kaine wrinkled his nose and held it away from him as he passed it to Undead1. <br />
"I find Gravemoss has quite a few previously unknown curative properties." <br />
Undead1 chuckled "Smells like home." He hands it to Bandyt, who then tosses it to General. BarnCat smiled to the group after heating the stove and smugly announced there would be a need for a few more chairs. Guests would be arriving. <br />
E. Jagana and Jurnyman walked in, shook the rain off their outercloaks, but kept the armor on and sat down. Twi entered a little afterwards followed by Justice. Everyone seated and settling in and the tea was ready. BarnCat, snapped his claws in remembering... Cups! Several cups were handed out and filled and within a moment everyone was sipping and chatting contentedly, nobody wondering what they were all doing there. <br />
But just in case.., <br />
"I suppose you're all wondering what you're doing here?" <br />
"Not yet." <br />
"Hmm nope, not me." <br />
"Didnt even think of it." "I'd like some honey for my tea, thank you."<br />
"Nope, guess we're all just kinda hanging out."<br />
"Pub's nice this time of night." <br />
"Hello! Honey?"<br />
"I'm not your honey." <br />
"No I meant I need honey for my tea." <br />
"We are all kinda here at the same time, weird."<br />
"Okay we'll ask."<br />
and in unison:<br />
"What are we all doing here?" <br />
BarnCat thought they'd never ask. "It's storytime." <br />
I was just down an hour into hunting the crypt, getting both sword arms up to equal fitness when I discovered a new creature. <br />
It lookd like a mix of a Timber Wolf and a Patchwork Beast. It's eyes flashed with inner rage showing angry red. It roared and charged, slashing at me, furiously, with unbound berserk strength. <br />
Seemed like it hit like a level 35 warrior too. I hacked at it, backing away, hitting retreating further, trying to throw off it's timing, but there was none, no pattern to it's attacks and it finally had me cornered and bit me." "That's Bull." <br />
BarnCat looked up in surprise. "No, I tell you truly, it was like nothing any of us have ever seen. This thing would scare Chaos right outta his equipped gear!" <br />
E. Jagana spoke up "You said this Thing bit you, where's the bitemark?" BarnCat pulled down the neck of his tunic and there, were four ragged holes punched into his skin, the blood already clotting to an unhealthy black. "But don't you worry about me, drink up, your teas are getting cold!" <br />
Soon BarnCat sat with the Bards of Shade, his foot tapping, his eyes looking from one set of features to the other. All these Bards, an inspiration, at any stage of the game, from the grizzled veterans of quills and scrolls, to those just starting out, but off to a good start. It seemed such a waste.... but that was a thought for a previous time. <br />
Kaine looked over at BarnCat, noticing a few different things going on, something darker about him maybe, but... shook his head, no, he's okay, he's always a little off, lol. <br />
Twi sipped and smiled "BarnCat, this tea is truly marvelous, you really should have some of your own." but she suddenly slumped in her seat, as the others chimed in and urged Barn to go get his own cup, then slumped, or fell out of their chairs with heavy thuds. <br />
BarnCat stood up smiling, wakling among their unconscious forms, stepping over some. He crouched down and eyed them all. <br />
"No thanks, I never have my Tea before.... DINNER!" His mouth opened wide, claws out, and by early morning had devoured them all. <br />
The Curse of the Patchwolf Werebeast had struck again. again. <br />
Justice looked at BarnCat skeptically "Da curs uv da Patchwhat wherehow? Huh?" <br />
E. Jagana raised one eyebrow "And that's it? That's your story?" Jurnyman was already donning his cloak and handed E. her's and they both left.<br />
Twi, Kaine and Justice bid their farewells as well and walked out into the night. <br />
General advised BarnCat to keep his night job, chuckled and walked out. <br />
BarnCat stood, empty chairs bearing silent witness to absolutely nothing, except that He and Undead1 sat in silence. "Well Cat, it was a kinda good story, I mean it seemed so real and stuff, but the ending was a little off. I mean how you gonna even be able to eat us all" and he waved, and stepped outside. <br />
BarnCat pulled down his tunic and itched at four puncture marks on his neck and chuckled. "Whoever said I was the one doing the eating? After all, I never said I KILLED the thing did I? Have a Safe Trip out there tonight, hraaahahaha!!! and have a..," HAPPY HALLOWEEN! <br />
:skull: :frank: :horns:<br />
CatDrgN<br />
10-31-2004, 11:15 PM<br />
It's kinda like a Campfire Storytelling thing here too, especially about short horrors. <br />
(tosses a few dried goblin corpses into the fire) <br />
These are Logs, Really! Just they got like.. Faces and stuff. cause, they're.. Magical! <br />
(lights em up and stands back) <br />
Anyone else in the Halloween Spirit?:horns::skull::frank:<br />
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;36&quot;;&quot;<p>11-08-2004, 08:02 AM<br />
Another sun rose the next day, the same sun that had earlier excused itself for 12 hours of darker times. As the sky lightened, so too did the earth below, as it rose from the seas, a few miles at a time each year. For now, Shade was bare and nameless, for now, there was nothing. <br />
Mana, a part of the air on this world interacted with some types of matter in odd ways, imbuing them with life and character. First came the Golems, back then they were small creatures, no bigger than baby chickens and fearful. They walked Shade for hundreds of years until receiving more visitors. By this time they had gotten much larger and were no longer afraid. They made their slow advances on these intruders quite often, either ending in being escaped from, or flattening underfoot these curious creatures. <br />
Over a millenia, small creatures living in groups and clusters staked territories over various parts of shade, and evolved into their niches. Small hotbreathed reptiles grew larger and larger until their metabolisms could no longer function healthily, so they retreated to volcanoes and warmer southern climes. Small furred creatures slipt into completely different classes of warmblooded carnivores, devouring everything and eachother. <br />
The Third Age of Life delivered many bizarre and beautiful, hideous and beautious, humanoid creatures to Shade, and these formed cultures, families, orders of life. <br />
The Elves, vain and arrogant could not abide the ugliness of anything outside their race, so through sheer numbers and superior speed, magic and fighting skill drove these other aberrations to the far corners of Shade to have the Central Forests to themselves. The massive Trolls and Ogres took with them the smaller defenseless Orcs, admiring their shared strength and cohabitating well. They however could not even understand the smaller squabbling Goblins, who were often mistaken for rats and eaten. The Goblins took to infesting an abandoned network of caves who'se floors would cave in when Trolls and Orcs tried claiming it from them. <br />
So the land was full and teeming with a working ecosystem, a food chain, a natural balance, but as always, something comes along to upset this balance and redefine the existence of Everything As They Knew it. <br />
These were the Humans! <br />
Leading them was a great and mighty Wizard named Principle and his sorceress wife Constance, but even then the forces of light had their opposite number in a balance all it's own, a black arts practicer named PanDeMona, a vile and evil temptress of men and gnawer of their bones. <br />
PanDeMona, a being almost entirely created by the warped twistings of dark mana upon a deformed stillborn child, rose to power after killing Principle by trickery, poisons, and illusion (nice gall aint she?) and driving Constance from what is now present day Byrendell to the far west. The still unexplored regions of Shade are told in stories to still contain Constance or her life essence to this very day. <br />
PanDeMona discovered Constance had been hiding something more, two children born, twin sons. In a fit of rage, she stormed off in search of these two, to convert them, corrupt them, or kill them. <br />
With some apology to Disney's Fantasia and various public broadcasting educationals, lol. :respect:<br />
CatDrgN<br />
11-11-2004, 10:47 PM<br />
Raised by the tribe of Sperril in the Elf Forest, two human babies grew strong and powerful and wise in the ways of fighting, magic and medicine. Their names were Agriotas and Zanden. They lived in peace with the elves for many decades. <br />
Totally undiscovered, but in order to make this story even slightly interesting, we'd need trouble on the horizon, in which I'll place PanDemona there on the verge of discovering them. <br />
But this was not for a long time coming as PanDeMona preferred to move slowly and surely, conserving her powers and energy, for she was very old at this time. (3000yrs old and still single, but Rich!) Agriotas was the first to have married and fathered. As luck would have it, another set of twin sons, heirs to the kingdom. The sun rose and shone on the round chubby cheeks of the newborn Grimm and his smirking twin, Jovius. <br />
PanDeMona had had enough, she smashed everything in her high mountain keep and her pure rage spouting forth great waves of dark mana creating demons from the horrible scultpures she'd been working on tirelessly. <br />
A definite sign of a disturbed mind, and 3000 years of pure uncounselled insanity could build up nearly uncontrollably. She delighted in these new snarling black creatures and through tears of joyous delerium sent them to hunt down every trace of Constance's last living lineage and destroy them until the \&quot;Ashes had ashes\&quot;. <br />
And so the skies blackened with a swarm of screeching roaring demons clawing the air in front of them and descending down to Shade with forced, but all too willing murderous fury. <br />
Jovius was the first to see them, in the reflection of the glassy lens he was using to fry small insects with. <br />
Dark shapes flew overhead, blocking out his precious sunshine, shading his ability to kill these defenseless creatures before him. Grimm too looked up, and ran towards shelter, shouting. <br />
One of the fell beasts swooped down and brutally, easily, picked up Jovius and flew straight up with him, another followed with a kicking screaming Grimm who kept whacking the talons of the creature until he was dropped and landed painfully on one leg, an injury some say bothers him to this day. <br />
But alot of events would also reverberate through history to affect these present times. Agriotas having heard the screams of his children exploded from his dwelling, staff in hand and charged blindly swinging into the cluster trying to make off with Grimm anew. He never stood a chance, he was torn apart like silk, his bellowing voice torn to silence with his body, and devoured like a savored meal. Jovius dangled from the hovering demon who's stopped to view the feast, and he stone faced on the outside and freezing on the inside, fainted. <br />
Grimm hobbled to the family dwelling crying, broken in more ways than one, stopped and turned to look up at Jovius and his captor. \&quot;I'll rescue you my brother!! I SWEAR ON OUR FATHERS BONES I WILL SET YOU FREE!\&quot; <br />
Zanden ran out and grabbed Grimm by the waist and ran, then leapt to hide behind a boulder. Suddenly, barreled over, a tide of wingless demons made their arrival known by bashing and knocking Zanden around inhumanly, with glee even. <br />
Zanden could feel ribs breaking, skin being cut and burnt by the demon's grappling claws and jagged teeth. He was unprepared for this. In Battle, Agriotas was far better than he, and look what became of him. <br />
Zanden broke free of the mob of demons and those damaging distracting thoughts, picked up Grimm and ran again. He called upon the one thing he did do well, and teleported. <br />
Through swollen bloody eyelids and a head fogged with pain and shock, Jovius got his first look at <br />
PanDeMona, smiling sweetly as a grandparent amidst her growling, gloating, cackling creations. <br />
\&quot;My children tell me you were the only survivor of their attacks, for had they left but any one more than yourself breathing there, I would have to destroy them all.\&quot; <br />
The demons, of course, demonstrated their cowardly deceptive nature imbued by one even worse than they by nodding enthusiastically, as truths were lies and lies became real in their minds. <br />
Jovius sighed, and slumped in his seat. So they were all dead, mother, father, uncle Zanden and Grimm. What was left, nowhere to go, and nothing but unforgivingly relentless life before him. <br />
They had no choice, they should have had one, they could have been given one! <br />
This was a world of Magic! <br />
Possibilities were as numerous as the stars in the night sky! He looked up with a determined focused glare at PanDeMona. <br />
\&quot;YOU! You are gonna teach me your magic, how you gave life to these creatures, Everything!\&quot; <br />
PanDeMona smiled, an apprentice, how beautiful, and how this would destroy Constance, wherever she was, to learn of this. \&quot;You demand much but have little to offer my young employer, my teachings will not come for free. I'm keeping you alive, because my demons, and now I, see something in you so like ourselves, you have been spared, but you're not there yet, boy. You lack but one thing, or rather, you have one thing too many!\&quot; <br />
And shrieking, she clawed his chest open and withdrew her hands short of ripping the heart itself, she then blew firey black magic on her clawlike hands and reached in again, drawing out a misty pulsing orb. <br />
Jovius stared mutely as his chest knitted back together, bones crackling and popping back into place as muscles rapidly grew, twining over them and skin poured back over the gaping wound. <br />
His mind was blank, black, emotions like dried blood on stone. The Demons hopped around clapping, cheering and PanDeMona opened her mouth wide and swallowed Jovius' Soul! \&quot;Now, you are totally and completely MINE! Jovius no more, for now I see into your mind, your very being and I will call you as I now see you, for inside you there is no more than... CHAOS!\&quot; <br />
And the rest, is... ALSO... history. <br />
For as PanDeMona was eventually too old and weak to defend her position from her ambitious succesor, she was felled, wrested from her throne and fed to her demons. Those demons of her mind, given form, given life, and given a chanceto create death, more death, under Chaos' Rule of the land of Shade. <br />
This is kinda to explain why Zanden never teleports in the midst of battle, having lost the stomach for it long long ago. Why Chaos might not be a totally bad guy, just smells like Mean Spirit, lol. and a chronology extending as far back as grandparents, and finally a theory of who, or what, could be living on that mysterious little island to the far west. <br />
Hope this was a decent enough history, I was going off Fossil Evidence, but I won't reveal the Fossil's name, but she was very helpful!:respect:<br />
Kaine<br />
11-11-2004, 10:52 PM<br />
nicely done and cute. kinda surreal and abstract *accidentily highlights thit* o dam theres a story here i just thought the big black space was u know a kind of message...like before shade, all was dark...<br />
great story<br />
E. Jagana<br />
11-11-2004, 11:00 PM<br />
I read this already over on your POA site and I think I said it was reminescent of Greek mythology. It has all the elements - an explanation of why things are, a struggle between opposing forces and a little humour. Nicely done Cat. Oh and just a mention that site is much underused and it does have lots of this and that - as well as Shade areas so take a look over there people!<br />
<a href="http://saiten.proboards27.com/index.cgi">http://saiten.proboards27.com/index.cgi</a><br />
CatDrgN<br />
11-12-2004, 02:21 AM<br />
My Poa site? lol. {points at saiten and reygar} But I had a hand in some advisory capacity, having experience in site moderation and security. <br />
blah blah blah, etc. <br />
I'm gonna let the creativity tanks fill up a bit more, before stomping the gas to my drive to write, I then got a \&quot;doozy\&quot; planned. {The next one'll start the wrap up my end of things on this thread. It's MultiAuthor, but so far it's looking like I'm hogging up space.} <br />
[list=1]<br />
Be sure to check out Sait's and Rey's (and me's kinda) site. The variety of topics there is niiice. <br />
Also trying to spur, prod and otherwise fire up a creative rustling towards the new portal collaboration thread. If you have anything to do with the mess that's gonna result from our efforts, jump on in.</p>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;37&quot;;&quot;<p>11-27-2004, 09:52 AM<br />
{this one you won't find on the END/POA board, it's cgshade-exclusive, so keep it tuned to this channel} <br />
\&quot;Slapstick\&quot;, his bladed staff was leaning against the city walls of Byrendell as CatDrgN whistled annoyingly with Condok and EagleX covering their ears as they awaited Trik... to..., <br />
&gt;run&gt;right&gt;past&gt;in&gt;his&gt;usual&gt;high&gt;speed&gt;damn&gt;that&gt;nimble&gt;gear&gt;lol! <br />
The threesome followed, Condok's undead legs seemingly klumsy moved with a hungry pace feeding off miles at a dead run. Eaglex had the wings on her back slightly out for speed and steering at her. CatDrgN ran on all fours, claws firing jets of soil with each pawlift, then running on two legs through the swamp. Muddy paws were something he could NOT abide! <br />
Cat looked to the south and grinning, plucked a feather off Eagle's neck! \&quot;OW! Hey why'd you do that?\&quot; She screeched, rubbing her neck. <br />
\&quot;I need a Quill, I'm working on a story here.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Well silly, you still have no Ink!\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN suddenly stabs Condok in the arm with Eagle's feathertip, covering the tip in black undead blood. \&quot;Hahaha, so there, see? INK! YAY!\&quot; The back of a rotting bony fist crunches into CatDrgN's nose! Condok chuckled dryly \&quot;Sorry bro, reflexes. So what, ya got ink and a quill now, let's get going!\&quot; <br />
Running further along they caught up with Trik, who quickly deduced Cat's scheme. \&quot;Next I'll need something to Write On!\&quot; Cat exclaimed smiling at Trik. <br />
Trik screeched to a stop, crouched, leg out and tripped CatDrgN who slid and rolled to a stop, quill stuck in his nose. \&quot;Don't Even think about it dude. C'mon we're halfway there. let's focus here a bit.\&quot; <br />
Cat nodded, snuffling at the ticklin sensation in his nostril. \&quot;Righd, Jusd led be ged up a'd addem 'ere bozz. Zubthig's sdugg id by doze.\&quot; <br />
Condok yanked out the feather. \&quot;Uhm, your ink's diluted and there are no refills.\&quot; <br />
So, CatDrgN handed the feather back to Eagle who mock-retched and blurted out \&quot;...AND no Refunds or Returns! Keep it, I KNOW Where it's been!\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN shrugged, stuck the feather in his helm and called it \&quot;Macaroni\&quot; for some odd reason. A few ladders down the Xian highway, they pulled over for a quick bite to eat and a few items to beat. Stone Golems swarmed slowly like a pack of hungry... icebergs... snails.. and other slow things. <br />
Trik was getting drowsy, half-lidded he swung out and offbalanced, tipping over a golem, into another into another into another like dominos! {the guy's got such pure talent, even accidentally, he's got POWER!} and when the field was cleared, he announced his leave, and to a group surprise, \&quot;Cat, you're in charge.\&quot; <br />
{in charge? Command! Sargent! Commander DrgN! Big Boss! Big Chance! Second in Command here I come! I'm earning stripes here and...}<br />
He looked around and saw his troops five steps ahead of him and on the way to completing the mission he was \&quot;in charge\&quot; of. Another gang of golems greeted them graciously grouped and gathered to grapple gregariously with grim and gratuitous gravelly growls. {LMAO! Sorry..,} <br />
Sparing the monotonous battle details of almost any struggles involving those slow, superdense almost boring critters, we skip ahead to the Gargoyle, Flames Gargoyle. Which was taken turns defeating. <br />
\&quot;Well everyone got a whack and a packfull, now do we go on further and try out the toughies or port back and call this a job well done?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Hmmm. Evacuate\&quot; yawned Eagle. <br />
\&quot;Look out behind you\&quot; yawned Condok. <br />
\&quot;What's there?\&quot; yawned CatDrgN and looked behind him, holy wow! <br />
A Stone Golem was shuffling slowly, bouldery fists raised to strike down like an avalanche when suddenly it was Stomped Flat! A huge wide column or pillar ending in rocky clawpoints grinded down into the mess the Golem was now. <br />
Looking up at their \&quot;savior\&quot; all three blinked. It was humungous! It was some kinda living town? It was Feral Gates, here suddenly from out of the blue, on the Xian Trail. And.. It did NOT look happy!<br />
CatDrgN<br />
11-28-2004, 01:27 PM<br />
\&quot;How odd, how very very odd, what in Shades is going on now?\&quot; The whole damn town stopped moving, walking, attacking, whatever it's wild stoney heart seemed to desire, just plain stopped. Her one good eye flared like an air-fed flame while her other deadened eye glowed lazily a murky green. Not since she had fully Liched had \&quot;The Mother\&quot; been so content, until now. She wrapped her cryptkeeper's cloak about her, not out of cold or modesty, just habit, and slunk up to the window. From her veiw atop the frontmost and highest parapet she looked down and saw three figures. <br />
\&quot;Curses of all the fiery thrones, he's here too? Has he truly tracked me here so skillfully or is it his usual dumb luck?\&quot; She scowled, as it looked like her little vacation was about to be interrupted by the desire to flee, where she had earlier stood, a pile of black ashes were blown to the window and wafted stealthily to the winds. It was time to make her move, and move in a few exterminators before she found her sanctuary overrun with anymore unwanted pests. <br />
CatDrgN glanced up and saw a brief whisp of seemingly willed black dust pour itself out of a window and drift up and away. and he shrugged. Condok and EagleX weapons drawn seemed to be keeping the living town at bay as it growled and shuddered it's drawbridge in an anxious wooden snarl. VanHelsing happened by, as fellow hunters often do, in the oddest of places but almost always willing to lend a hand. <br />
\&quot;Holy Mother, what have you guys got here?\&quot; He looked at Condok who replied, never once taking his eyes off the huge bricked beast. \&quot;It's some kind of bad-arzed town monster, it just appeared out of nowhere and stomped a stone golem as if it were nothing more than a bug. <br />
With strength like that, we'd be well to not to hang around here any longer.\&quot; <br />
Cond looked at Cat who added \&quot;We could break our way in.\&quot; <br />
VanHelsing grabbed CatDrgN by the shoulders. \&quot;Wait, my job, my duty, my whole being can detect evil wherever and whatever form it takes and I can tell you truly, this \&quot;Townmonster\&quot; is not evil!\&quot;<br />
EagleX's sharp eyes zoomed in on it to verify and spotting a trickle of grey muddy drool coming out of the corner of it's drawbridge mouth. \&quot;He's right guys, it's Hungry!\&quot; <br />
And VanHelsing nodded, tipped his hat and departed, {because we couldn't afford to give such a topdollar actor much more than a cameo on our small budget, lol} and rode off on a carriage with backpack full of silver stakes in it. <br />
\&quot;Well, in order to get in we gotta get that mouth open. It would have made a try for me earlier but I hopped out of the way.\&quot; EagleX noted. CatDrgN thought, from a carnivore's perspective this thing would prefer an easy meal to a tiring energy consuming pursuit. He looked at Condok as if he were a well done steak and Cond looked at him leerily back \&quot;Whaaat now?\&quot; <br />
Moments later, as he was asked, Condok laid on his shield and made sizzling sounds, like bacon in a pan, and feeling more and more humiliated by the \&quot;Ssssizzle\&quot;. {you people out there who've ever complained about being seen as a \&quot;peice of Meat\&quot;? It could be Worse, or at least weirder, lol} <br />
Feral Gates stooped low, sniffed, drooled out more grey muddy ooze and suddenly dropped it's drawbridge to scoop Condok up like a spatula. Quickly, CatDrgN and EagleX grabbed Condok's ankles as he clawed his way onto the wooden planks, this causing all three of them to be lifted up in the air. But there was a problem. <br />
Don't you just hate when you've tried to grab just one nice forkful of meat and by gristle or glop it's attached to more than a comfortable mouthful? Feral Gates seemed to dislike this also, as it clamped it's mouth shut and shook. They had to do something! <br />
CatDrgN pulled out \&quot;Macaroni\&quot; {that infamous welltravelled feather mentioned earlier on} and tried tickling somewhere he thought a nose would be, around two raingutterlike vents that blasted air in pulses, sure enough. Brace for it, a Sneeze, and then a coughing noise and three grateful \&quot;boogers\&quot; rolled on down the drawbridge and found themselves inside. <br />
\&quot;There's just no cure for the common Bold!\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN smiling, wrote that down as he later sat in a library like room while EagleX angd Condok sat and polished wet concrete drool off their armor. Zanden flashed into the doorway. \&quot;Well well, I might have known it was You! I had to think to myself Hmmm, who do we know born in a barn, so badly he leaves every door in a town wide open?\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN smilrd and set down his quill. \&quot;Hey old man, just doing some Bardry, sorry for the possible imposition, uh, is this your place?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;It is now, as you might have noticed it serves my purposes well, it travels for me, and it keeps out unwanted intruders, for who wants to say..ah... Enter at Byrendell and Depart at Bal'Rak?\&quot; he chuckled. That could be a problem Cat agreed. He made a point oflooking around the library. Zanden walked to a shelf and pulled out a book and one scroll. \&quot;Yes, these, as you might have noticed, I am a bit of a Collector, all these comprise everything every written about Shade by Everyone who's In Shade. Everything from Jagan and Twi, right on to Bandyt, Kaine and even You! A little secret here, Some of these tales have not Eeeven been WRITTEN Yet! I have my own sneak peaks, being a Wizard of Everywhere and Everywhen.\&quot; He winked slyly.<br />
That could come in handy, knowing legends before they were ever enacted, fact or fiction they would be interesting reads! <br />
\&quot;What's this one here, I can't read a damn thing here! çÐøå¬ðß_ß®&cedil;ß_&thorn;&ordf;_™&thorn;_çªß™&reg;&copy;&reg;ß!\&quot; {Translation: McDonald's serves the best cheeseburgers, lmao}<br />
\&quot;Give me that! Ohhhh haa haa Animaloids of Shade a CLASSIC! Here, have a sit, all of you, gather around it's... Storytime.\&quot; <br />
Excerpted from Animaloids of Shade. <br />
From it's humblest beginnings, Feral Gates had already established a nasty reputation. It's earned it's name from being so wildly alive even it's own Gates would \&quot;bite\&quot; one rather than let them freely inside or out of itself!<br />
Powerful, Huge and unknowable, this I write comfortably kept in it's innards as it walks beneath my feet rumbling the floors, luckily my \&quot;sea-legs\&quot; have my supper staying where I wish it to. <br />
Anyhow, be that however it is, it's actually the lesser of all the Evils I've perpetrated on this land. Let me explain. I am Dr. Transmus Primos, an Alchemist by nature, a carpenter by trade. This town serves to protect me from those I've wronged, but I fear it's also become my prison. Well, I've made my own town and now I can Die in it, but the punishment for my actions, beyond these Feral Gates, is too unbearable to even foretell. So, with wood harvested from magical elven trees, and plastered mud from the crypts in the deathswamps, this town goes wherever, does whatever, and has the will of the one and only other whom I can blame for the current state of things, The Primos Monster! <br />
CatDrgN snatched the book away and looked at an inner illustration depicting what seemed to be a being made of crystal, that had Lenses for Hands, Head, and one right in the center of it's Chest!<br />
There was a lump under the page and he turned it to see... something fell out! He caught it swiftly as any cat catches anything moving. <br />
Something very bizarre happened. <br />
&lt;&lt;KRASH!&gt;&gt; <br />
{yes, there's more}<br />
CatDrgN<br />
12-04-2004, 09:34 AM<br />
And that sudden crashing, curious readers, and thanks for asking, lol, was something else. <br />
\&quot;Imagine your own skull and head, growing, elongating hardening with plates and spines both terrifying and powerful. Your jaws then grow thick, long and strong as steelwwod, bristling with jagged ivory daggers for teeth. <br />
The table had split into kindling under the sudden weight and force of a very confused Cat and an awakening Dragon, then the walls and bookshelves cratered from the head of this creature being propelled forward by the legs becoming powerfully muscled but ungainly hind legs. <br />
Your companions of {Trk} duck quickly or find themselves tossed away like fleas from the growing wings unfolding like pavilion tents. <br />
Soon, you'll find yourself immensely larger, scared, confused, and very very very ANGRY! These three small creatures chittering and squeeking at you are irritating but seem tasty, so there's the urge, the temptation. Go on, serve yourself.\&quot; <br />
Zanden acted most quickly, having CatDrgN's wings pinned under Condok, EagleX and the fallen bookshelves. Now quickly before he could strike, becase as most know, The Wizard Zanden cannot teleport where there has been recent battle, he literally \&quot;grabs the bull by the horns\&quot;, utters a snap of a phrase and.., <br />
The Dungeon!<br />
Just as quickly shackled and wrapped threefold in heavy chains, the Cat/Dragon had stopped struggling and growled menacingly with empty tired threat. Eying them all with the promise of cruel and painful deaths. <br />
\&quot;Well, that's where he's going to be, sulk all you want you big thick-skulled bookwyrm. We're seeing to your attitude problem before it becoms the death of us all.\&quot; Zanden had to stand firm, there was no telling what could happen had he slackened the reins on his control but an inch. <br />
EagleX noted it had all started when CatDrgN caught something fell out of the book. \&quot;Yes, my feathered friend, Cat caught hold of something not quite dead and still very potent, that what he caught was a facet, a shard of the long gone Primos Monster, sigh, there's some more to this tale. have a seat, adn after this telling you'll have duties to fulfill or our friend here will grow stronger and stronger until I'll have to set him free upon Shade.\&quot; <br />
And so he read:<br />
[]~Soon after it's creation the Primos Monster had left my charge Escaped, to pursue it's own path, whatever that was at the time I had no idea. <br />
Its power laid in transmutation, taking the forms of Body, Mind or Spirit from oneplace to another. It's LensHead would switch minds as easily as one thinks of any idea. It's LensHands could move a Body over and around a new life faster than it's original birth or creation. The most powerful, but least harmful was it's LensHeart, that traded the souls of each opposing creature in it's periphery. These actions were random as any force of nature and as deliberate as Fate. Deep within the Primos creature there dwelled the light of an alien consciousness, and it Judged! <br />
It trudged farther to judge further. It swapped wanderers in the Swamp into bodies of Vapor from the bog, creating some of the first Bog Wraiths. It hated the Thieves and Gluttons and Parasites of Byrendell and turned them all into Rats, Bats and Sewer Snakes and leaving their human bodies as brute animal-minded drooling fiends and other mindless swamp citizens. It Judged! It did, but it's final judgement was the jury it left in it's wake, the results of an impassive crystalline god made in Man's image that made Men in images not themselves anymore. <br />
It left unusually smart animals, mindless men, those warriors empowered, blessed or cursed with the souls of animals or partially bodied of them. It changed the face of Shade before it's return to me. And then we faced a double-sided judgement, it to me, and I to It.~[] <br />
In the Dungeons of Feral Gates, a Cat Dragon Bellowed like an explosion and Condok and EagleX went their seperate ways, different missions, leaving Zanden to hoping they'd return in time, and successfully.<br />
CatDrgN<br />
12-04-2004, 04:13 PM<br />
Black sands poured through the roof of the Orc King's Chamber, unnoticed by the gathering within. <br />
Leaders, both Kings and Undead Lords gathered in a rallied force to Invade. The one entity who had called this meeting was forming herself from the growing pile of black sand and soon stood among them, her steely glare repelling the halfhearted advances by foolhardy warriors testing her resolve. <br />
\&quot;Cease your chattering, Trogs! Lord Chaos summons you to Action. We have an Invasion to enact, each of you has been briefed on how and where to lead your armies, FERAL GATES WILL BE OUR'S!\&quot; <br />
Earsplitting roars and growls of hungry approval echoed through the caves and a rising tide of marching footsteps elevated toward the entrance of the caves, it's direction urged south. <br />
Condok stepped quietly up to the door, leaned in to listen, then rapped on the doorway. <br />
\&quot;Gadsblastitalltohighheavens, WHO IS IT NOW?\&quot; yelled MageAbel, his glasses sliding down his nose as his head came up suddenly from it's snoozing rest on a half-writ scroll. Condok walked in, smiling and removed his helmet. <br />
Abel raised one greyish white eyebrow and took in a deep breath. \&quot;Obi! OBIIII!! Get yer carcass in here boy, who let in this miscreant? Did I not leave orders with you that I was NOT to be Disturbed?\&quot; <br />
ObiWan rushed in a flurry of brown robes and barely shaven beard that was becoming the style for those of his Order. \&quot;Sir, yes, I do recall something of that being said, but he was most insistant. He's here on behalf of Zanden and CatDrgN.\&quot; <br />
Abel scowled \&quot;Cripes Obi, the weirdest noob ever sends envoys to me now does he? I think that new Jester title of his has gone to his Head, because if he thinks This is funny, he's SO wrong. Well, speak up Condok of Clan {Trk} state your business quickly and leave quietly.\&quot; <br />
Condok took all this in stride, being his usual easy-going self. \&quot;Well Abel, head arch Mage of Grimm's Royal.. Mages? I'm here to inquire about reversal spells. Cat's gotten himself transformed and we need a counterspell or anecdote.\&quot; <br />
Abel groaned \&quot;ANTidote, you want a cure? He's always gonna be the way he is and there aint nothin' ta be done about it. Now Go, please? I'd like to get back to slee-uhm- selecting new clan missions.\&quot; Condok forced another smile, but found it hard to do without lips, those having rotted off some time ago. <br />
\&quot;Zanden's offered to discount all teleports for the month in exchange for your services.\&quot; and he inwardly cringed at the blurted fib, but he had to have some incentive to offer. <br />
Abel ran his fingers through his long thick cascade of white beard. \&quot;Does he now, well in that case, I can see to looking into this a bit further. Let me tell ya what needs done, Magic in Shade, first off, is a natural force, so whatcha need ta do is look at the whole scheme of Circumstance and Situation...,\&quot;<br />
Elsewhere, EagleX was making her own visit. ShdwDrgn, one of the Oldest Shade Dragonwarriors she knew was about to be consulted on tips for controlling the more rampantly powerful aspects of a Draconic form. Shdw had but one phrase to offer. \&quot;All things in balance, a \&quot;Drgn\&quot; has to live Fully and Freely to the complete expression of the Self possible, or the InnerDragon will consume the outer-whoever.\&quot; It seemed so complicated and simple, and acceptable, so her mission was as done as it could get.<br />
Zanden had calmed the Cat Dragon by reading selected Bardic texts. CD's eyes were half closed and seemed to purr like bubbling lava as it listened. \&quot;Hmmm, yes here's one. 'The soul is Nourished by Beauty, and the Spirit Drawn to Mystery, a Bard's Art must somehow harness both.' you getting all this?\&quot; <br />
More purring almost like a nodding, or nodding Off. \&quot;Okay well on with it, says here 'Bards were Sacred in the Fields of Battle that No weapon could Touch them.' That can't always be the case, but in the older times, it was often. Ah here's another gem 'A Bard had to be Born with a Gift from the Spirits, for no weapon in any Armory was capable of inflicting so savage a wound as the barbs of mockery from a Bard.' Sounds like a weighty matter to not be taken lightly, the responsibility to speak from the heart not the mind seems to me.\&quot; <br />
Cat/Dragon rolled onto it's side, an eye still open to Zanden as if waiting for more schooling. \&quot;Here we are, a Bard must stand at the Center of the Tribe, observing and remembering, but he must also stand outside, so his own involvement does not dyehis peception of Truth. Achieving this Duality will give True Voice to the Soul of people.' and you thought you were just writing did you? lol, well it goes deeper than all that.\&quot; <br />
Zanden kneeled next to Cat Dragon, daring to ruffle it's whiskers. \&quot;Finally, you've also got to remember that 'Sword Death is Quick, but a Bard's Mockery will follow you generations down to your children's children, as a Bard is a Living History!' Makes ya think does it not? Measuring your words lightly, yet speaking unembellished truth is a finely honed talent that makes simple swordplay seem like slicing bread from the loaf.\&quot; <br />
A sudden clamoring like hundreds of swords and shields clamoring suddenly outside caught Zanden's ear, Cat Dragon struggled at it's chains, clawing ditches in the floorbricks and growling angrily at this disturbance.<br />
Zanden ducked back in as arrows flew past his face! \&quot;Well, speaking of loaves, breads, whatever, Dinner's ready and it looks like they Deliver!\&quot; <br />
A flash of light and the chains clattered to the floor as the sky darkened over the terrified invaders below. Between Feral Gates' rearing and smashing and this new terror swooping down on them there below, <br />
Zanden did not envy them. He also pondered what to do after the battle below had ended and Condok and EagleX were still nowhere to be seen. Abruptly he was knocked to the floor by a Mage's Wrath spell and held down by a bony and clawed foot on his neck. She leaned down and smiled like a cat with a caught mouse.<br />
CatDrgN<br />
12-06-2004, 04:23 PM<br />
It was a literal Reign of Fire outside Feral Gates that even CatDrgN could write about, were he capable of writing, instead of carving blackened swaths of ashes and charred screaming orcs and goblins. Flying overhead in no discernable pattern it seemed he was venting pure rage and had so much more to expel from him before calming. <br />
This is a side of CatDrgN we pray noone ever has to see, pure unstoppable uncontrollable rage, and glee at the results it caused the world around him. Even though the roars were angry, his immense heart was laughing with punishing triumph. <br />
Zanden couldn't move and inch, this strange feline-like She-lich had him paralyzed under her heel and penetrating stare, mocking and provoking him, toying with his mind like a mouse living in his skull she was trying to coax out to feast on. <br />
\&quot;Sssweet little tastyblood, my food in denial of your place in nature, your flesh my feast, know your place and lie still pllllease.\&quot; She said in a singsong voice wholly removed of compassion but filled to boiling with dementia. \&quot;Sssuch stories you tell, a delicacy for the mind, this you really could tell me before I kill you and put you to best use, plllease can you read it to me? Don't make me ask again, as we both know this situation is politeness-unnecessary.\&quot; <br />
Zanden struggled to speak past the stubborn bony heel on his throat which she left on for longer, her eyes laughing, then relenting having gotten her point across. <br />
Condok met EagleX on the bridge, the horizon towards their goal was black clouds, flashes of fire burping up from within it, drowing out in pulses the screams of the dying within this hell on earth. <br />
\&quot;Zanden must have let the cat out of the bag.\&quot; Condok half smiled. \&quot;An invasion force of mice for a cat the size of a large hill, let's hang back for a bit until this dies down.\&quot; EagleX nodded and offered Cond some popcorn and they both sat and watched from the hilled vantage point. <br />
[]~\&quot;The Primos Monster returned as I knew it had to. <br />
I rose that very morning prepared, this was going to end, and soon, and now. I grabbed my Big Hammer of Smashing and politely opened the door and sat leaning against the cold brick walls listening to it's crunching footsteps. Up the stairs, with a sound like crackling glaciers, a pause, and now I see it in the doorway. It looks a bit worse for wear and well-travelled. I hope it enjoyed it's little journeys, because te momentum stops with this ...<br />
&gt;~&lt;WHOMP!&gt;~&lt;<br />
The shattering ringing in my ears, the dazzling refracted light of escaping magic and my mind has almost shut down. As I write this, my flesh melts off me, the pain is excruciating, the monster is melting too, right into the floor, like ice on a hot rock, it's integrating itself into the castle, I fear it still lives, as I sit here dying. My hands lack skin, bones crystalizing like rods. I have to leave a lesson, a moral to this sad tale. <br />
I'm breaking off a fingertip now and leaving it in the pages of this tale, it will be here long after I have finally melted and joined into the bricks of this fortress to mix into my greatest creation and most horrible failure. <br />
Please to whoever finds this, one of the most powerful lessons in this life you can learn from is by what you create and how it can recreate you in turn. Your inner self truly does come inside yourself and dances with the truth of your being, but are you ready to see it?\&quot;~[] <br />
\&quot;This is and must have been what happened to my son, yes? He's out there making mother very proud, there's enough goblin and orc soldiers out there to keep him wellbusy long after you're dead. So, die well Wizard!\&quot; She lowered the heel on his neck again but stopped in curiousity seeing Zanden smiling!<br />
\&quot;You should have ordered dinner \&quot;supersized\&quot;, because your snackhappy appetizer friends have run out and what's behind you is here for Seconds!\&quot; <br />
Sure enough, the heel on Zanden's throat rapidly receded as She was grabbed like a small rat and pulled out the window. <br />
\&quot;<br />
CatDrgN<br />
12-11-2004, 02:56 PM<br />
Never had the wind felt so odd, rushing down, wait, she was rushing up, held tight in the giant talons of a CatDragon. The Mother was in a predicament. She no longer had the power, no longer in control. A sly unsure glance up and she see the face of her captor. Huge, coated in black scales, and spined with silverwhite horns. <br />
Not too bad looking, he has my eyes, she smiled. <br />
Zanden got up, shakingly, as Condok and EagleX ran in. \&quot;We ran as soon as we saw CatDrgN rampage back towards Feral Gates, looks like you weren't the snack he was after!\&quot; Zanden smirked \&quot;No, not quite, Cat's met up with a long lost relative and their heading out for some family time.\&quot; Eaglex looked at Condok who shrugged. Later they all sat, sipped CaveLichen tea and waited. <br />
Landing on a forested hilltop, she was dropped some 45 feet to the ground, landing painfully her legs both crackled like twigs. Through the pain she fought to sit up when a large claw slapped her back down. <br />
\&quot;DAMN YOU! DAMN!!! Why could you not leave me alone! I am the way I am because of the choices I MADE! Chaos has watched over me my entire damned existence and I've lived chaos, breathed chaos AND OBEYED CHAOS!\&quot; She seems to have interested the cat dragon in something else other than eating, so now to buy some more time. \&quot;Chaos had a gift planned for me, something extra, he said it was as good as a cure for this condition, the same condition we both have. So, I tried it, taking him at his word.\&quot;<br />
CatDrgN crouched, catlike, wrapping his immense dragon tail around him like a cushion, and listened. It was unclear whether he understood, but the noises this small broken creature was making made it smile a bit, revealing a single crystal fang that shone out against all the others. <br />
She looked up at it. The Primos Gem! Transmuted? If he kills me with a bite from that thing, what would happen? \&quot;Chaos told me, just go Undead, Lich, and then, wait, wait longer for the next step, real power, dark power!\&quot; <br />
He seemed interested, leaning in closer, close enough the sulphurous fumes from his nostrils stung her one good eye, and misted the other one. \&quot;Yes, real dark power, you look hungry, how about opening up and taking a bite, really, after all I've done to you, you do want me dead right? Go for it.\&quot;<br />
&lt;V^v^v^v^V&gt; CHOMP!!!!<br />
Crystal fang sunk in, and right as her life force fled towards the exits of existing, something, happened. <br />
CatDrgN fell a distance to the ground and landed in a heavy crouch, smiling. \&quot;Yeah, real power, what's real power to real Freedom? Dark power to a lighter load? I understood every silly word you said and in spite of yourself you've done the best thing you could have ever done for yourself. Suprised, Ma, You've Just Been Trikked! so long, goodbye, SCAT!!!\&quot;<br />
He dropped the scared black and silver tabby cat to the ground and watched it yeowl pitiously, and run off to the trees and wild hills, knowing gradually it would lose it's memories of sentient living and intellectual schemes. <br />
He waved goodbye fondly as he could, a tear forming under an eye, but hoping against hope this cat would never cross his path again. <br />
Zanden, putting Animaloids of Shade back up on the shelf, turned to the door and greeted a tired, but returning CatDrgN. <br />
\&quot;You'reback, good good, and back to normal too, yes, have a seat, you're tired and you're in for some good news.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Good news? What's up?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Well great actually, you've just been published! {Cat Tales!: Furreal Accounts of Shaders and Shade-ventures!}<br />
is now copied and ready to ship out as soon as possible!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;It was a collaboration! I barely got more than a few contributors to it! I can't possibly send it out as is without changing the title.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;It still is a collaboration, but it's also published, but your part in it is done.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;You know, that's actually a relief, freedom, hmmm, gives me time to pursue other interests!\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Like?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;CandleMaking, it'll come in handy with stories like this.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;You write in the dark perfectly well.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;I know, these'll be for Reading these!\&quot; <br />
So, with dozens of tightly wrapped, tied, and sealed scrolls wrapped around cat tail shaped candles, CatDrgN pierced the darkness and made his way around Shade, to various towns and other random locations, burying scrolls like waste, but neatly like treasure, hiding them in trees, in bird nests, all fortuitously emptied, or made so, and left as many pages as needed to continue these tales, from day's end to the End of Shade Itself. <br />
{Author's note: I officially pass on this collaborative thread to any other writers who're into a few chapter stories, poems, mini-epics, small sagas. I'm hitting a low in ambition, creativity and drive, lol. Not sure why, lack of energy, lack of talent, something to do with health currently, or my water polo classes interfering with it, JK! Water polo is astounding cruelty to horses.., Alright, rambling again.., HAPPY WRITING/READING!}<br />
yelosnow<br />
01-20-2006, 09:04 PM<br />
bump!<br />
good read!!<br />
CatDrgN<br />
01-20-2006, 10:12 PM<br />
Bump!<br />
Thankies, it was a fun WrItE ToO! <br />
Speaking of that...,<br />
CatDrgN<br />
04-16-2006, 08:45 PM<br />
...having dug up one quill, parchment scroll and the red ink of a freshly killed enraged rabbit, I begins to write, a long overdue Shade Easter Legend as it was passed down to me from myself for seconds now. And it goes..,<br />
The Enraged Rabbits were hard at work today, their easter backpacks full of intricately painted orbs. These orbs were a stark bone white and decorated with colorful bodily fluids and functions. These were newbie skulls, having been harvested at no small risk and danger throughout the year for the singular purpose of..,<br />
Well, it could here be a celebration of the ressurection of unnamed messianic figure as an undead, who likely died for his percieved sins, people can get a bit rowdy this time of year, about as rambuncious as the other 364 days, but who's keeping track? {I'm not big on religion anyways, sorry, not doing any holy stories here, lol} The Enraged Rabbits ran all around the fields and forests, leaving their easter skulls..,<br />
Aided by goblin volunteers wearing sickeningly cute painted leather cutouts in the crude approximation of rabbit ears they made better time saddling up wild boars and galloping around flinging their painted easter skulls at trees, wandering warriors and eachother. The fun was soon to come to an end though. As with every year, and the days in it, the day was beginning at sunrise.<br />
The chief enraged rabbit shrilled a piercing war scream, because blast and botheration, they hadn't gotten safely back in their burrows yet! The decorated easter skulls bore stark witness as the enraged rabbits rallied up their forces of goblins, boars, bats and wolves who immediately set out arrayed across the countryside.<br />
Battle would be joined, much blood would be spilled to soak in the soil today. The humans searching for the fabled and disputable easter skulls and the maddened chaos filled fauna of Shade defending their stashes and themselves. <br />
Search well, search high search low, search fast search slow, search round waving reeds, search near pale dead trees, search the river, mountain and hills, search for easter skulls, rabbits and kills, heaven help anyone who gets in your way, of your searching for fun on Shade's Easter Enraged Rabbit Day!<br />
CatDrgN<br />
08-25-2006, 11:03 AM<br />
Rather than start up a whole new thread that'd get few to minimal replies, including or excluding lol my own, I unearthed a Cat Tales Scroll from a hidden location and set about to begin penning, as part of the prize in which everyone involved will win is the personalized story mention. Might not mean much to most folks, news is news, but history has grandeur.<br />
The night's darkness contrasted the feral gleam in his eyes. A fire spawned from the realm of Chaos Himself roiled and flickered twin flames of purpose. <br />
CaTdRGn was heading north. Byrendell was the first stop, then after that who knows. His bank and backpack were nearly too stuffed to hunt much and he was way far behind on levelling up his chat stats, though they had gotten him up to level 14 alone. It's true!<br />
JustThik and RuGbY were, along with being the first names creditted here in high honors, instrumental in helping out with this newest project. Yelo, not in order of appearance to this tale, was the inspiration for it. <br />
It was going to happen In spite of, Despite of and TO Spite those who'd sought to ruin it before.<br />
Sure it could probably be ruined again, but it'd only go to prove the point of why some of Shade as a whole is not ready for the good things they could richly deserve, for if we aren't evolving we aren't heading to the future anymore. <br />
We're still in the dark ages, of blood violence, anger, revenge, machismo, greed, avarice, apathy and other things that do nothing to advance the world, and damned little to advance the self.<br />
Yelo had but days ago begun a series of contests in which he and his young protege, Moo, were acentral to. <br />
YeloSnow would stroll into the Inns or Pubs and announce little Moo was a certain number of steps from town, a hide and seek thing, and sure enough Moo was found a few times! <br />
+detox+ was remarked later as to being the scarily quickest \&quot;Moo-finder\&quot; noted.<br />
I don't want to go into details of why the contests ended, it's de-spiriting to even relay it all as it was to have to discard the idea. I'd met with Yelo and Moo sometime earlier to discuss my little variation of his contest idea and it did indeed seem fun to them, but they were off to another world by then, hunting dinosaurs with huge splattering hammers and swift sharp shortswords.<br />
So a day in Byrendell, though it's lost much of it's past luster, or I've become more antisocial, less tolerant of what I used to selectively ignore, is on the itinerary! <br />
Afterwards I'll have to be Swift!, Stealthy!, Exclamation Mark before a Comma!, and discreet. These items must be hidden, in a place of my own predeterminend choosing.<br />
In Byrendell, I managed to have myself a few choice cigars, a glass or two of red wine, well okay two glasses. Raiven suggested something of a drink that sounded martian and had alot of syllables, and I have to admit, though dry, it was sweet, and hit the brain swiftly and effectively as I'd hoped this Contest would, and be even twicely thricely more fulfilling.<br />
Fun is the goal, it always has been, always will be though many who aren't having fun will try to prevent others from receiving their fair share, they can never totally prevent fun itself. <br />
Make fun of Shade I say, make your own fun, we can't rely on the rulers of Shade to provide us with amusements as if they were dancers, jesters, minstrels, and bards. {not all the time, but I hear Rrabid does one mean poodle juggling act with those spiked gauntlets, lol!}<br />
The hardest and easiest quest ever in Shade, is to make your own quests, and that's what I've done. <br />
{OOC: Remember the Dungeon Master? DM? GM? I was him a few times, long ago.} <br />
What I've done is something that will be revealed in full on Saturday. The full scope of my wicked plans might never be known until it's too late, and it's coming up quicker than you know. Now is the time for Bravery, Wisdom, Friendship, Integrity, Creativity, but Saturday is a better time for it, lol.<br />
CatDrgN<br />
08-26-2006, 12:24 PM<br />
\&quot;You're drinking blood.\&quot; CaTdRGn smiled at a couple of warriors sitting in Byrendell's Pub, Lick Enemy. {bad pun, agh, so not funny} The twosome paused then defiantly downed their golden potions and grinned triumphantly. \&quot;Blood huh? How ya figure that? Maybe you need glasses, these are Gpots.\&quot; CaTdRGn sighed and shrugged, turning to finish his dinner.<br />
But these two bravoes, not knowing to leave well enough alone, were just asking for it, they advanced over to the CaT's table and sat down roughly, rattling his plate and tipping his mug. \&quot;Well, smart guy? How ya figure this was blood? Ya trying to be funny? Mr. jester? Mr. Shade Jester? pay attention when 'm talkin to ya, show some damn respect!\&quot;<br />
CaT's eyes alit, yet another feckless drooligan stomping Shade around demanding respect, thus an easy mark. \&quot;Very well, aherm, let's begin! Fur starters, you eat a pizza here made by a Red Baron, but there's armor in Bal'Rak called Golden Baron! Still following? Good cause it's a short trip through a long explanation. A good friend of mine A. Rice wrote a story called Blood And Gold, about Vampires, Vamps drink blood, to them it is Gold, golden potions are the drink of the undead, hence Blood. But wait? There's more? Drain Life is a vampiric spell used by Dark Clerics who wield the Black Heart Scimitar, a weapon commonly used by vampires against other vampires. Blood is Life, life gets drained, you drink a \&quot;golden\&quot; as it's called, you're drinking life back you... my academic couple... are Drinking Blood.\&quot; <br />
All this while, a strange feathered creature named a TrIkOwL was pouring red dye into their pack of goldens, so when they stoppd to think, ten checked their packs to be sure, they gasped. One ran out vomitting the goldens he had drank, the other fell over in a faint. By the way, TrIkOwL is NOT Trik, it's BaRnOwL being a living tribute to a true Shader, unnecessarily filling in the gap left by Trik's absence. Which you now see has fortunately proved temporary, at least for the now.<br />
Just the same, TrIkOwL was kicked out of the clan for Cloning and will be allowed back in after he has handed over some stolen {TRK} clan adornments, and repute for that matter, five days is the deadline. Or he'll taste like chicken. We'll for story purposes call him 'OwL. \&quot;Well played Catster! Those two rubes looked like ya talked em into eating their grandparents!\&quot; \&quot;Well that was coming up next, but I hadn't fully ThEoRiZeD that one up yet.\&quot;<br />
'OwL picked up a tipped over chair out from under a fallen fainthearted blood drinker, lol, er shader. \&quot;So, ok I got my part down, you run your furry butt on out later and hide in... that place, and I get to drop another hint?\&quot; A nod \&quot;Yep, make it still suitably vague, I can't have anyone intercept me and cut this little party short. I can scarce afford to be even seen going in any direction.\&quot;<br />
'OwL flew up to the rafters to announce he was making a diversion for the CaT to make a safe discreet run outta town, the CaT could have killed him for that, but the pub patrons were too busy Mwa-ing and selling tor goods. So a black steel blur ran out of town like dark lightning with deadly purrpose. Damn blast, someone right outside of town, lose em running south? Damn! Blast!<br />
Someone was milling around south klumsily swatting at a night screecher! Damn Blast! Run east? No West! Shoot, ya wanna throw em off your trail, run south idiot! South! Whew. No, more uh south? Sure, damn it's the deadest night period in Shade and all twenty of the only awake citizens of Shade at this time have to be in every direction I'm trying to travel!<br />
Eventually making it to ... that one place! He sat down panting, taking inventory. Good 166,666 gold, blablah armors blablah helms blablahded staves of Krynn, and other vagueries. He crouched down, further, cause he was already sitting, lol surveying all he saw and agreed silently that this was a good enough place to host this little dance.<br />
He'd earlier promised this to be a contest much like Yelo's, but with an edge of risk, the edge was CaTdRGn, the risk was... assured. Someone was not returning to Byrendell alive. Now Shade would see what many embitteredly wanted to see, what others will be surprised at, yet others would not be shocked at all, the cat was certifiably nutso anyway and in the greater scheme of things, it fit into a much larger plan, something the CaT was planning to do anyways, and some insightful research.<br />
He crouched down even further, laying on his belly and vanishing, leaving just a midair smile :D, and slept.<br />
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08-26-2006, 10:31 PM<br />
The Knight and the Dragon<br />
Once upon a time, there was a devine healing knight named Catdrgn, who, by his valiant contests like this, saved the kingdom from the sorcerer's ethereal dragon and pursued the princess in the nick of time. He rode his platinum TrIkOwL from the nimble somewhere in the shade outerworld upon which the kingdom was built, journeying into the unknown. He was crazy as hell and did not stop for fear the dragon would looked them all.<br />
By and by, he came to a giant the grand prize in which you can all share which blocked his path. He stopped and seeked intellectually to himself. Then, summoning his sapphire <a href="http://www.rinkworks.com/crazylibs/">http://www.rinkworks.com/crazylibs/</a> , he stalked the the grand prize in which you can all share out of his way and continued onward.<br />
At last, he reached the elven steeljade unknown scary forboding hiding place of the nightshade death dragon. The dragon sought at his approach. They fought sarcastically. The battle was black pearl and golden baron, raging a whole the time of this contest, until at last, the knight seized the dragon by the ns death mail and hunted him in the chaos helm. <br />
The princess was grateful, and the knight scanned her over his shoulder and returned to the king. The two promptly searched, and they lived psychotically ever after.<br />
CatDrgN<br />
08-27-2006, 01:18 AM<br />
It starts out with the badguy, Catdrgn.<br />
\&quot;From The Heart Of Heck I Poke At Thee!, any other contestants?!\&quot; He ties this one dude, Connel, up and force feeds him an a backpack full of golden healing potions, so the audience knows this Catdrgn character is mean and rabid.<br />
Enter our hero, ^anulka^, who is a rookie fighter. <br />
He is wild, wild in the streets, because of a mysterious mishap with a bladed staff of kryyn, so he chases the badguy down in a series of <a href="http://www.rinkworks.com/crazylibs">http://www.rinkworks.com/crazylibs</a> -packed chase scenes that take place on one's own two damn feet and wild wild horses. <br />
It climaxes with a helm fight in a Thunderdome, it was held at the Thunderdome, people!<br />
\&quot;You'll never get away with this!\&quot; ^anulka^ yells as he punches Catdrgn's helm.<br />
\&quot;From The Heart Of Heck I Poke At Thee!, any other contestants?!\&quot; Catdrgn hollers back. Catdrgn beats Anulka, but it's not over yet! <br />
There's an explosive glazed plate mail that Catdrgn is carrying to the very heart of Byrendell! <br />
Anulka races against time, snatches the battlefield away from Catdrgn, pulls out the glazed plate mail inside, and defuses it with just 166,666 gold seconds to spare!<br />
Of course, it turns out that Catdrgn isn't really dead. <br />
\&quot;From The Heart Of Heck I Poke At Thee!, any other contestants?!\&quot; he screams, leaping to his feet and flexing his mighty plate mail muscles. <br />
But then Anulka skewers him with a black helm of chaos, and it's all over.</p>

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&gt;Finally Done! I might have duplicated 1 or 2 posts, I'll go back and correct that later, for now I take a break. ~ T!&lt;</p>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;38&quot;;&quot;My old fave has got to be the one where Trk clan is warped to the real world, modern times. Man did I ever take a small clan to the forefront, but still wonder if I was ever drawing too much attention to Trik's small discreet group.., But sheesh, the lite side had a bard, the dark side had a bard, our grey side was left unsung. But no longer. Now through Legendry, we've found Immortality.
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<b>From theSharK  After Redeyes defiled The Flight of the RAIVEN Thread </b><br />

<i>Shadeboard Message</i><br />
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<font face="Kristen Itc" color="#0000FF">The Shark remembers when this game was about imagination, fun and friendships. The Shark is sad to see what has become of it over the past couple of years. Everyone is out for themselves- screw over your friends for a piece of gear that is just a code in the data base somewhere or step on the little guys to amass multimillions in gold that is just as useless here as it is in the real world. <br />
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One of the few threads here with imagination and fun gets trashed on by haters with no intellect, no imagination. Please see the 'Flight of the RAIVEN'. And admin before you ban this character please remove the requested comments from there as well. <br />
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Spark*le started a fun thread, 'The Person Below Me Thread' and asked people to keep the trash mentality out. But you people could not even do that for one bloody thread. Now she is banned for telling the shitheads off and the thread is in the garbage and a character with a lot of imagination and roleplay is is deleted. You won!!! Ha! HA! HA! Enjoy your game. You think this game is shit? TheShark says maybe you should stop looking at Admin to blame. You haters, griefers, and internet thugs turned it to shit. Enjoy!!!<br />
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And you know what? No one cares that you are the 'Lord of the Flies' in a dying game. <br />
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P.S. The same people also waged a hate campaign on BarnCat and he now refuses to come here anymore. Good job people!! It sucks when someone is smarter than you and can see right through you doesn't it??</font><div class="sig"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/Sparkle2/Smilies/Jumping_mouse.gif" /></div>&quot;
&quot;181&quot;;&quot;39&quot;;&quot;We're moving the day after Hallowe'en. I don't think I'll be online much, as my computer will likely be packed away. =D&quot;
&quot;230&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Okie dokie.&quot;
&quot;159&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;Why how the hell did they get Flight Of The Raiven trashed? They're so vain, they probably think the whole story's about them, they're so vain, well I hope they read my stuff and it ¶ßßes them off. Oh wait, they already have, and the wrong article entirely, but Thik helped it seem 100% about her and her heroes. I am NOT returning to a Shade Forum RUN BY THIK! I will not return to an UNMODERATED FORUM where anyone with a thughettoretard attitude and chip on their shoulder they could never quite knock off in their so called real lives run the show over there. It's not worth the headache. If Slyth wants to let it all go to ߪþ it's probably part of Cosmic's plan. If Thik is gonna continue leading Slyth around by the ðç† telling him who to ban, what to trash and why according to her this should be done whatever. I messaged FeedBack last night asking If the SplashTemp page says click here for the OLD forums, Will there be NEW Forums? Typically, there is no reply. But I can be patient especially if I forget I asked them this. I MIGHT join a new forum, MIGHT but on just a few conditions, 1 = they make EVERYONE Ignorable, except for Those Who Actually Work In The Offices At CapCosmiCom. 2 = Clean Slate me and Slyth, I will probably never totally like or trust the kid, but I can refrain from tearing into him if he can keep from staining my character on his own or someone else's orders. Admin should be showing NO GODDAMN Favoritism, Especially in business. Its not my telling them how to do their job, it's How It Is Done. Damn Raiv ya got me raving again and here I thought I was in recovery, ReLaPsE! {ƒç†ing åßßwipes anyways ª¬¬ with them} 3 = Make Abel a Mod. You know he's got a keen eye for the game and it's community. Ever since he crashlanded from space in Rogue Warz he's been a gamer there. 4 = Stop Taking Orders from "Online Forum Cult Leaders" they do not have your job and profits in mind, they've got their own shortsighted and irrelevant ingame agenda instead. 5 = I could go on and on, the place is beyond ƒç†ed up, screw it, enjoy the old forum. Cause as long as there is no communication between admin andplayers besides disciplinary measures taking. As long as there is so little originality there sincerity there or intelligence. As long as the inmates run the asylum, as long as the customes trash the shade cafe while the chefs and waitstaff hide in the back only to emerge to fire off a shot or two. As long as all that you aint got a forum worth returning to.
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;I've assembled just a portion of damaging testimony, some quite quaint quips and quotes from Thik that demonstrate her inability to keep confidences and tell the truth, generally a sick leaning towards campaigns of character assassination and eager willingness to sell out those she calls friends just to impress the popular player of the moment or provokative innuendo designed to draw out more information she can then relay to those she thinks will enjoy the info. It's what we all have done to varying extents, but we aren't trying to claim to be saints, and I myself have never sunk to the depths she's plumbing. This stuff I've heard on the phone or read in type is sent to a logical mindset I trust for review and edition, to sit on for awhile before we blow over her house of cards. Some very live ammo, others just amusing but adds to the case against her, it hopes to save alot of other people the eventual heartburn that we've all endured. I know  promised to keep secrets, and I have a good reputation for this, that's why I'm debating even posting much of what she said, but she's no longer a friend, and it will save many people the inevitable troubles that will happen to them due to becoming entangled in her webs. The Lord Of The Flies over there is a big fat black widow spider.
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&quot;180&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;Hear hear, good job everyone. Closed and recorded.
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&quot;226&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;Guilty as charged, blaaaahahahaha, so what? Jk, but seriously maybe we could just use it as a goofaround site a place to go and leave nutsy messages and express, like a guestbook or blog commentary? I'll advert us to Knights Errant.
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&quot;193&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;{I was about to rant and rip into Nostradumbass, self fulfilling prophecies, and religious fanaticism but this is Halloween coming up and I wanna keep it light hearted.}

<font color="#FFA500">Yes it's that time of year again! Little monsters averaging 3 - 4 foot tall are going to swarm your front porches gibbering in chorus for sweetstuffs, holding out bags and buckets begging for your goodies. </font> Attired in various forms these small pairs or groups of creatures will proclaim TRICK OR TREAT! <font color="#EE82EE">Your noble participation in appeasing these small entities in their quest towards great sugars and greater stomach aches is always appreciated. Some of these little demons will be accmpanied by adult humans who in patron guardianship will guide and protect these beings on their annual quests. </font><font color="#FF0000"> For a period that night probably between 6pm to 1am the streets will echo with their cherubic laughter and shrieks of cheer. Some of them will cause troubles, smash pumpkins, vandalize, prank, and will trick for their treats, but these are not your real divine creatures of small stature, being unsupervised and of taller stature these base fiends are human adolescents. </font>Don't let these false dieties ruin your feeling for this holiest of days. <font color="#808080">When that night falls and the streetlights announce in luminous clarity the beginnings of the rising from imagination these tiny monsters and mysteries, guard well your porch, hand in generous but prudent amounts your candies. And keep your mind open for magic of the type that cannot BE explained.</font> For it is on Halloween the Ancient Ones said the walls between Us and the Spirit World, the Goblin Universe called by some, are at their thinnest. ABove all just pain have a happy halloween, amenamasteeverybody rock ya body. THRILLER!
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<font color="#4B0082" face="Tempus sans ITC" color="#4B0082">Twisted facts, blatant lies and half truths from  cgthik.com</font><br />
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What makes you so special Sharkey aka Spark*le aka Raiven aka Jagan aka DarkShadow? How many of your accounts have been banned because of your habit of attacking people? Just because TWO out of the TWO moderators on this board is in your clan, does that make you better than anyone else? When Slyth banned your DarkShadow (or whatever) account for posting a nasty comment and a link to Bowhunter's thread about clan wars, how long did it take for *MATRIX* to log in? Is that account banned now? Of course not. You have been logging into it all along. What RED did was wrong, but its YOU that keeps poking HIM with your countless little attacks on OUR threads and your little attacks in chat. When he replies you run to get him banned.<br />
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But what about you? Are you innocent? You should not even be talking now. You should have been banned a long time ago. As a matter of fact, you WERE banned. But why aren't you now? Hmmm...  <br />
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I'm asking you nicely to stop verbally attacking me and my clan. I have enough to deal with without your constant poking. I have been silent because I respect the wishes of Slyth. But I have been sending him proof of every attack you have made. And sending copies to IronMan and *MATRIX* as well... IronMan was online yesterday... why has nothing been done? My next step is beyond CapCom Canada. This has got to end. Now.<br />
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I know we are all bored. I know that we are all confused. But we all have to step back and BREATHE!!! Everything is getting way out of hand. Please. Please. Stop. I will talk to RED and have him ignore you. But, Jagan. Please. Lets stop, ok? <br />
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&quot;92&quot;;&quot;37&quot;;&quot;<font face="Times New Roman">A cup of coffee plus exercise may reduce cancer<br />
Study: Combination of caffeine, workout protects against skin malignancies<br />
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WASHINGTON - Can adding a cup or two of coffee to the exercise routine increase protection from skin cancer? <br />
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New research indicates that just might be the case.<br />
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The combination of exercise and caffeine increased destruction of precancerous cells that had been damaged by the sun’s ultraviolet-B radiation, according to a team of researchers at Rutgers University.<br />
Americans suffer a million new cases of skin cancer every year, according to the National Cancer Institute.<br />
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In mice there is a protective effect from both caffeine and voluntary exercise, and when both are provided â€" not necessarily at the same time â€" protection is even more than the sum of the two, said Dr. Allan H. Conney of the laboratory for cancer research at Rutgers.<br />
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“We think it likely that this will extrapolate to humans, but that has to be tested,” Conney said in a telephone interview.<br />
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Nonetheless, he added, people should continue to use sunscreen.<br />
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Exposing the mice to ultraviolet-B light causes some skin cells to become precancerous.<br />
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Cells with damaged DNA are programmed to self-destruct, a process called apoptosis, but not all do that, and damaged cells can become cancerous.<br />
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The researchers report in Tuesday’s issue of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that they studied hairless mice in four groups. Some were fed water containing caffeine, some had wheels on which they could run, some had both and a control group had neither.<br />
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“The most dramatic and obvious difference between the groups came from the caffeine-drinking runners, a difference that can likely be attributed to some kind of synergy,” Conney said.<br />
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Compared with the control animals, those drinking caffeine had a 95 percent increase in apoptosis in damaged cells. The exercisers showed a 120 percent increase, and the mice that were both drinking and running showed a nearly 400 percent increase.<br />
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Just what is causing that to happen is not yet clear, though the researchers have several theories.<br />
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“We need to dig deeper into how the combination of caffeine and exercise is exerting its influence at the cellular and molecular levels, identifying the underlying mechanisms,” Conney said.<br />
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“With an understanding of these mechanisms we can then take this to the next level, going beyond mice in the lab to human trials,” he said. <br />
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“With the stronger levels of UVB radiation evident today and an upward trend in the incidence of skin cancer among Americans, there is a premium on finding novel ways to protect our bodies from sun damage.”<br />
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Conney said the researchers were originally interested in the effects of green tea in preventing skin cancer and were doing tests on regular and decaffeinated teas.<br />
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They found the regular tea had an effect, but not the decaffeinated brew.<br />
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And, he said, researchers also observed that mice drinking caffeine were more active than those that didn’t get it, so they decided to study the effects of exercise too.<br />
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They put running wheels into some of the cages. The mice “love to go on it,” he said, and will jump on the wheels and run for several minutes, then get off for a while, and then get on and run some more.<br />
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And they found that both caffeine and exercise helped eliminate damaged skin cells, but the combination worked better than either alone.<br />
“What we would like to see next is a clinical trial in people,” Conney said.<br />
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Dr. Michael H. Gold, a Nashville, Tenn., dermatologist and a spokesman for the Skin Cancer Foundation, said he believes “the concept of systemic caffeine should be addressed further.”<br />
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“I think the concept potentially has a lot of merit,” he said in a telephone interview. But mice and humans are different and studies need to be done to be sure this also applies to people.<br />
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In the meantime, he said: “If you go outside, you have to wear a sunscreen ... it has to be caffeine and exercise with your sunscreen.”<br />
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But who cares about all that, I just chuckles thinking of all those mice on coffee lmao. Betting that exercise wheel got redhot at the axle. Zzzzzing!
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;40&quot;;&quot;<p>Congrats on Mayoress Aqrn! And moving? To a HoUsE? Wtfgdg lol. </p>

<p>Hear that people? A&amp;A are gonna be Away, mean old just me is in charge, so none of this posh leniency you've all gotten used to. No we're gonna run a tight ship from here on in. Pizza parties will be Everyday now, a mandatory blood alc level is to be maintained throughout the day spiced with bonus points for whoever can nap the longest. Edible Togas too. </p>

<p>Yes I'm making no sense, must be getting a bit wonky from the too much not enough sleep my weekends turn into. </p>

<p>I'm close to another DK, just gotta try to knock off the Dying stuff for long enough.</p>
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;<p>post it up barn! I wanna see what ThE AlMiGhTy has to say about KoKo. I can pretty much guess the jist of it, but just for shots and beer goggles. </p>

<p>(I'll tell you what... what? Life w/o Shade is an easy route to go. I've found the other side of the Gate. It wakes me up on time for work, feeds me every once in a while, keeps me warm at night, and she aint too bad to look a either! =p)</p>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;39&quot;;&quot;[I think I got something to add to this, being the Cat's former war torn homeworld, and a tail of his last visitation there.] <br />
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Formed from the bloodsoaked dirt and sands of previous deaths, from towns and locations throughout middle earth, it had all blacked with age, crystallized with memory, and now was forged anew into one animate being. <br />
The black sands of lives long lost, melded to one cobalt colored effigy only to come full circle, and complete it's cycle and make it's imprint on History. It possesed all the memories and skills of it's former selves, but half the size, it had been built/made too soon. Withdrawn from the vats too early, so the Alchemist settled on a hobbit-sized form. The Alchemist was old, and failing, then eventually laid back and stopped living, and ]Cobalt[ made his way out of Belegost, a head clouded full of recollections, old selves, confusion, uncertainty, but stubborn determination. <br />
Clawed footsteps led east . . . . . ., It followed the eastern track, glaring threateningly at the Archers and Dwarves attempting to block his path. So much of his clouded pasts was misting in front of his eyes, the this the that, those them and they he remembered, or thought he remembered. Maybe even never truly knew, or maybe knew too well. Was it safe to confirm any of this? Following up on the past before had in the pasts proved fruitless. Somethings you can never reclaim, and yet others faded. This would require heavy thoughts, and some of them dark, best thought of in the dark, as he entered a cave, leapt off the ladder down and landed on a goblin. <br />
Cobalt73 found himself almost irreversibly lost, these caves were a huge dark network of paths up down and side to side. He'd been in here awhile and it seemed there was no getting out. He kept on, and kept on and reached an even lower chamber, and death. But with death finally came, a way out of these caves. <br />
Cobalt[ blinked, his glowing eyes dimming the cave's darkness before <br />
illuminating it back to full light and view. He had been here before, and numerous times afterwards, but the first time was most memorable for it's naive folly. Since meeting Zanden though, transport all over the shire and the rest of middle earth just kept getting easier and easier, but at 20 gold per level it was getting more and more expensive. Now the furthest in the cave he thought he could possibly go, at a bridge, over water, in the dark, surrounded by slain dwarves and mole wolves, their drill-like jaws open and bleeding, he nodded to himself, almost smiled, and faded from view. <br />
Bigfoot's ears rang, the trip over the bridge was harrowing, the attacker outside town seemed to have no taste for extended chase and the woods looked safe. <br />
Hobbiton was not quite the safe happy haven many described it as. It was death's jaws opening and closing, feeding on whatever the towns gates fed it. The town's main heroes seemed to have left it for the evil forces of the land to swarm over like ants on a dead animal. He was bleeding, but alive, in pain, but laughing, exhilerating escape once again freed him with triumphant laughter and another day of life was snatched from the grip of death. Those days seemed minor victories, but still the beginnings of a very crafty and resourceful persona. Still life on the run and constant evasion was a lonely dark road, only delaying the inevitable. It was that time ready for something different, then he had stayed around Bree. Then he had recruited person by person those who would serve alongside him in {ORC} clan. <br />
Cobalt[ grimaced, what folly, such blind optimism. <br />
Eyes full of stars, head in the clouds, and nothing upstairs. The dream had lasted, he'd agreed to that, but it fell, and fell hard. SO what was he doing now, ]/[, the Shadowrun. Would history repeat itself? Only if he repeated what he'd done in past history. Sitting in the Green Dragon, hood over his head, he closed his eyes and scanned the lands mentally. So many familiar names, some friends, some not, some were, but seemed not now. <br />
And it seemed such an excessive worry, needless regret, times change and so do people. There was no going back to the glory days when they might not have ever truly existed. He'd lived too many lives to be any of the known names of this land, the wellknown stranger, the unknown friend, the phantom voice looking for those it knew in life. He looked up, looked around, tossed a few coins on the table and swept out the door. A fresh start was time for action, not brooding over failed unhappy endings. The night was young, he was reborn, and the story went on like the steady beat of the future's rhythm. Wait, this was not future's percussion. There were orcen drums playing south of town. Well, why wait, take the battle to them, and... CHARGE! An orc hung lifelessly at the tip of his bladed staff, smiling he shook it off and tossed it into the trees, watching as rats swarmed over it creating a furry blanket the sunk to it's bones as it ate into it's dead flesh. ]Cobalt[ always like hunting south of Bree, moderate exp with sellable equipment in abundance. <br />
"That's right" the barkeep mutterd, "1000 gold gets you a clan you can register." Cobalt73 smiled, wow, I could be the leader of one of these clans too! I could have like warriors joining my cause! The cause though was never determined or solidified and the name lost it's charm after a few weeks. So much that even through all the collected memories stored in his blue glassy mind, there was no exact recollection of it, the lesson alone remained, anyone can create a clan, but a select few can lead them. <br />
Dead again, and again, and again. So much of his own blood soaked Hobbiton soil beneath his limboed feet, from an adversary he'd just tried speaking logic to in the pub just earlier. So angry, so fed up with stubbornly implacable misunderstanding he'd agreed to let this blathering fool act on the words of his screaming halfwit friends and other turncoats and traitors that between the sheer number of those against him and those not exactly with him, he lost all taste for living, and opted for blood sacrifice. <br />
"I'm leaving this world forever for a greener pasture, let this fool get his kicks killing me until I'm out of equipment and gold" thought BarnCat wearily "I just do not care anymore, there's nothing here for me". <br />
Times change and time proves many older thoughts wrong by changing, <br />
Cobalt[ thought grimly. <br />
Well, the whole wide world was his again, to hunt at his leisure and evade and avoid until he was strong enough to one day rectify past mistakes. With an ever changing world and some changed times, things did look brighter and a bit more workable though. He was in fine form, and in his final form, it was now or never, Incarnata Omega vis finalis, [or whatever, and note, every other life there is the lst life, really,it is <br />
Last life and seeing it through to the finish. If only he could find <br />
that ed ring.., Flinging a rude but light-hearted gesture to the gasps of shock and indignation reacting from Hobbiton, he continued on his way south. There was some items needing picked up and this time of day was no time to be outdoors. The warriors of this land wereminor troubles compared to the armies of Sauron crowding to clouding the swamps. This warrior before him was truly a legend, one of the first of many, he'd guessed. <br />
Xyloc was holding off a cluster of mercenaries and elves onehanded while accurately placing items into ]Cobalt['s backpack, steady handed and accurate on both ends, this was one to stay on the good side of. <br />
Cobalt feebly defended his own position, offing one or two here and <br />
running from three or four there. <br />
"You've never been to Mordin?" the voice in his head asked puzzledly. Sabyr shook his head "Nope, I've been here awhile, but haven't yet been to all the towns." "Oookay, well meet me down at the bridge south of Hobb and I'll show ya there, be careful though, move fast and follow me exactly." <br />
Sabyr, within moments had reached the rendezvous point and they both nodded and made their way quickly up the way to Mordin. Mordin was a beautiful place, not so much in looks, but in that it was something new, territory, terrain, everything glistened with it's own light of refreshing new experiences! The training was good thre too, and the cave N.E. of there made him curious beyond thought. Asking about that cave while resting up on the first leve of it got him just a "Well be careful in there, I hear in the lower levels it gets alot hairier." The bellowing roar of shadow and fire combined into a hellish beast could be heard in that cave, but outside the cave was just as scary in it's own way. pack filled, he nodded and saluted Xyloc who saluted in return and neatly decapitated an elf scout with one well placed deathmaker. If ]Cobalt[ ever planned on getting that good, he'd better train up seriously, he'd better head to ... Carn-Dum! Zanden wasn't an Orc, was he? What was Zanden doing being an Orc? What madness, what hilarity, was the leader of {ORC} up to? The Oscar-winning Ringwraiths of Carn-Dum and their leader had relocated to Carn-Dum and Forrving as homebases. Thenortlands seemed isolated and problem-free for a nice long time, allowing for some leisurely training and relaxed hunting. Flik was making runs to Bree and back, somehow getting better equipment for himself, not sharing much, but at least looking at for himself nicely, one less worry. Braker seemed to be developing greatly as a solo capable hunter, with Malachi rising abovethem all in level and ability. Nitewing and a few others they'd just snagged along the way were not often more then occasionally active names heard of along the landscape. Zanden, the Orc Mage reflected on all this lazily as one after another Large Healing potions appeared in his palm only to shatter with messy splashing pops. This was gonna take some practice. <br />
Cobalt[ stood at the dark gate of Carn-Dum, assensing the power of the <br />
place, even tough it'd appeared the witch king and his cohorts of Angmar had been driven out, you could almost taste the evil lurking around this place. <br />
Cobalt[ was coldly calculating, especially when it came to ... Shopping! <br />
These spells would need to be dark, but pure, undiluted by personal hunger for power, but working side by side with power instead, in a partnership forged in mana and bonded to the mental and spiritual levels. <br />
Sabyr was about the same way, and yet another Orc Mage himself, old in the ways of aggression, defensive and secretive, the scars of previous conflicts leaving his mind a toughened shell that trusted noone, and suspected everyone. Zynda had messaged him from Gray Havens, everything was going well, she'd encountered little trouble and seemed emerged from an interesting conversation with a drunk warrior who was in need of a spirit lift, Zynda was good at this. Sabyr smiled, ah the faith in the innate good of mankind, so typical an elf trait among some of them, where most elves had given up in cynicism at ever finding any redeeming traits in the shortlived round-ears that walked this land. Orcs in their heart of hearts had always been in the truest sense dark hearted, their black blooded mottled toughened hides telling in plain silent speech the black ruin of their spirits. <br />
Humans on the other hand, could rarely be counted on. They leaned both ways, being like trees at the mercy of the blowing winds of intent. <br />
Sabyr glared down at his orangish tiger striped skin, weird, fierce, but plain enough. He snarled baring his downward pointed fangs and strode inside to feast and meditate. <br />
Cobalt[ could still see {ORC} listed on the registry of known clans in <br />
the area, that last most recent self bore the freshest scent in memory and it wasn't an entirely bad scent, for though Sabyr was dark in heart and mind, his spirit remained supportive and amiable in spite of itself. Cursed with compassoin he would have called it, ]Cobalt[ had different words for it, though what they were exactly still yet eluded him, but it looked positive enough. It was one such instance of comradery that expanded his small stagnant world of experience and somehow gave life more staying power. New towns, new experiences, new opportunities for adventure, it seemed nothing could slow Sabyr's path forward. Nothing except the Server Demon, V'ryzun! <br />
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"Forrland eh? What's this land for and why in all my wanderings down this direction have I missed it?" <br />
C0BALT[ looked at the side of the town, set gloomily on a riverbank and <br />
flanked by ugly snarlybearded dwarf rogues with their attack bears and guard wolves roaming around. He cuold kill them, kill them all, and it'd take time, to do, but still be do-able, but he had places to be. Nytglare ran south along the mountside, he'd just come from Gray Havens and was curious about that southwest bankline. Curiousity as it sometimes did presented him with a new experience he was found at a loss for. Within minutes the swarm of trolls, elves and dwarves had squeezed into him, under his skin, into his innards and every hole in his face with their weaponry. He fell with a metallic clank of all his added bloody appendages. <br />
Limbo, again, hiya, great to be back, now what happened? Revived in Gray Havens he tried for the run again and saw to his surpise thre was a chest sitting on the ground aroundabout where he died! Did he kill anything trying to free himself from that mess? He ran up, opened it up, the Dragon Blade Sword given to him by RedSonja was still there along with the Silksteel Robes and silksteel hood. That was all well and good, nothing was truly lost, life could be rebuilt, experienceand items regained, all was good. Nytglare, ]C0BALT[ had to smile. Zealous cocky overconfident and arrogant elf self of his in those past lives. A Dark Elf who'd known of no other dark elves at the time. It'd been some time now, before Nytglare abandoned his name and clan to follow a short term ideal in becoming Ravage of the ...tranformers united?... Clans and themes were all wel and good, but they lacked aspects that lent so many other clans a lasting permanence. <br />
C0BALT[ was making good speed from Forland to Nogrod at a nice steady <br />
running killing everything in your path, it was good timing and good times. <br />
In the Lair of the Dwarf Lord!: The Goblin Lord had fallen, the Orc Lord was dead also, royal blood was on his hands, but stuff was getting accomplished. This was far better than running confused, unguided, dying alot, and digging holes everytime he dared speak of it or how. This was true adventure. Booger of the newly built mercenary assassin group TLR The Lone Rangers wasn't in the area, but navigatign these caves by pure instinct could be done without instruction. <br />
Not quickly, not so carefully, but possibly just the same. Exhaustion from the countless dodging and dispattching Dwarf Rogue Captains was only the beginning. A Huge chamber spread out before him echoing with the heavy footfalls of Cave Trolls and the scritching motions of longclawed Mole Wolves among many other unpleasantries. Sparing one the boring goring details, because we all know our hero whupped arse the Dwarf ord was spotted. Not exactly spotted, he was more in appearance of being weighed down by so much armoring he resembled some hunchbacked crustacean shambling toward him, throwing war axes with handles as big around as entwrists. A cacaphony of clashing metal momnetum bowled him over as a thrown salvo of frenzied projectile volatility knocked him into the wall. Laying there stunned taking a mental inventory of all intact and functioning systems to him, he decided to exit, post haste. "Alright Zanden, ready when you are..," Mirror mirror. <br />
All this fine new expensive gear from someplace called Lotlorian was all the rage it seemed. <br />
Bigfoot was becomin all too aware of something. He'd been advised by other clan leaders, and asked of by his clan members. "We/They/You need to equip your clan/members better." <br />
Better, what could be finer than nice functional Mercenary gear with added elven speed and accuracy? It was so easily replacable and even when you've had your fill, you could sell it for decent gold just about everywhere. <br />
C0BALT[ knew now the importance of the Nightshade and Elven Steel and <br />
Steelwood armament in going even further along, faster and stronger forward into the unknown of Middle Earth. He nodded to RedSonja as he sliced an even halving to an orc peon hanging around mortified at the sight of all his dead friends. The silence cuold echo in this large chamber they entered. Red pointed straight ahead, instructing to run and kill all in your path. HObgoblin Berserkers scrambled down off the pillars hooting and shrieking like the soulless vermin they are, but proved very little impediment. It was good steady fighting, and plenty of well timed maneuvers before they saw before them the distant figure of shadow and flame. <br />
The BalRog! It stood on the narrow pathway rearing it's huge horned head around seeking noises to locate new victims. Fingers snapped and Red sped off at elven speed with ]C0BALT[ finally catching a clue and copying the mad dash east. <br />
HHHHWWWWOOOORRRH! Blasting pain showered down upon him from the taller much more powerful ancient evil. This took him to within inches of his life, but momentum and fear were a powerful fuel additive and he finally caught up to his hunting companion. The rest of the difficulties took form in UrukHai generals and cave trolls, then ouside, a breath of fresh air and the sounds of that air whistling with lethal elf anger as arrows and katanas and bladed guantlets ripped the air. Once inside Lothlorian he was given some basic survival tips to surviving this region and wished well as a tired RedSonja lumbered up the stairs and surrendered to sleep. <br />
C0BALT[ couldn't sleep, he could actually hardly even believe it, he <br />
was finally to this land they caled Lothlorian! All cleaned up and in the beginnings of what would be his Assassin's Silksteel wardrobe, he took a stroll outside, no enemies in sight, why not enjoy the night? His eyes might havelost focus, but his ears woke to the sound of very very light footsteps. <br />
Galadriel, the Elven Queen of Light was descending the stairs to a still pool atop a pedestal, he walked up to it too. "Well now little one, it's not at all we've seen one such as you in our kingdom." <br />
"Uh yes, well. I'm here for the gold and the weaponry, plus I've always wantedto see this place." <br />
"It is lovely isnt it.., Come take a look in the pool." "Water to me, milady, what's so special about that?" C0BALT[ looked in anyway, what he saw was horrifying and basically tore <br />
up all he thought he knew noe of his current self. His face was a cobalt blue skull! His hands clawlike spiny skeletals. In fact it seemed all of him he could see was emaciated to the dark blue bones of his being. Glowing eyes set in bone stared back up at him from the depths of the pool, and in unison ]C0BALT[ and his reflection screamed. <br />
C0BALT[ sat up in bed, breathig in gasps, gods what a nightmare that <br />
was. And thank gods it Was only a nightmare. To have after all this time, after all those barely remembered lives, to have come back as that horrid evil wasted THING? It seemed way too horrible to be real, but still he reached slowly up... to feel... his face... <br />
Nobody could see, in the morning, under a NightShade Helm, ]C0BALT[. He wasn't talking to anyone much more than the obligatory reply or two. Wordlessly he stalked out of Lothlorian to brave the trip back on his own, he'd had his fill of the place, in more ways than one. Getting back to Rivendell, he caught the scent of a few new arrivals to town still lingering in the Pub and Inn, he sat down on a huge stone thronelike chair out in the ivory veranda overlooking the cascading falls and river below. Where to Next? What Next? <br />
Nowadays, ]C0BALT[ was in good company and much better spirits. ]AUKAEL[ and ]C0PPER[ his intelligent and attractive female second in commands, were both proven mood boosters. ImUrZero / INFERNAL, his clan newbie/s had humor and wit that constantly kept him on his toes. He seemed these days to be leading an army of Amazons. He stood high atop Carn-Dum's tallest tower, he raised his fist to the reddening sky above and made a silent vow. He would succeed or fail, but either way there would be rectification, closure, a final resolution, and by the Cobalt palatir he would have fun doing all of that! <br />
The Red Sunrise <br />
Dragons!? Why there hadn't been Dragons in these parts for a thousand years or more! Yet here they were. Armies of Mercs Elves Dwarves seemed to abound in higher numbers, and talk of dragons and Smauglings rumbled through town taverns, then a new rumor became knowledge. A Secret Area, hidden up until recently, an entire whole unknown section of Middle Earth awaited exploration. <br />
Oddly according to most sources this area had existed unfound since BEFORE the Coming of the Dragons and the Red Sun rose. It seemed up to all of ]C0BALT['s memories of his extensive and soemtimes expensive explorations. He'd seen the arrival of the Rogue Factions of Dwarves Elves and Humans emerge onto the landscape. He'd witnessed UrukHai Generals above gruond right south of precious and homey little Hobbiton. South of obbiton was where he'd seen his first dead body, laying there slain by two other warriors who stood vigil waiting for it to give up the ghost. He'd died many times since, but always came back. It seemed as long as there was a middle earth to return to, he always re-appeared. I'd like to say this is the end of the story right here, but the story goes on as long as the character goes on. There are still things to do, adventures to have, things to kill, new and interesting personalities to befriend or befoul. There'll be legends after as surely as there were legends before, and we'll remember them all fondly from now to beyond that one day when we wake up and our world has been wiped clean from the universe, leaving us all no more substantial than our own tightly held memories. Let's make them good ones. <br />
THE\\END[<br />
C0BALT[MANTIC0RE] <br />
Next he, in his infinite nothing, ever prologues. yup there's more.:) »]Visions from the ]Cobalt[ Palantir![«<br />
BigFoot! Guide [FullMember] <br />
"I will neither Confirm nor Deny my Own Existence!" Location: Corner of Shire & WestFarthing [H]_Bring your own beer, buy your own gear_[H] <br />
Prologue time!: <br />
C0BALT[ sat in front of the fireplace still as death at Grey Havens, <br />
his glazed eyes dimly reflecting the wavering embers, but all was at peace. Knocking at the door barely disturbed him, nor did the opening of it as two figures strode on in. <br />
One was short, ragged, with an air of slyness to him restrained by regal poise. <br />
The Other was a lumbering hulk of a brute about 3 feet tall with huge hairy feet. <br />
BarnCat! and BigFoot! moved in slowly. "Cobalt? Hey, we're here now, hello?" <br />
BigFoot looked to BarnCat "I think he's sleeping." BarnCat shuddered "I had no idea it could sleep, gads it gives me the creeps, let's go." <br />
BigFoot put a hand on Barn's mouth "Ssshhh, it'll hear you, I mean He'll hear you." <br />
Bigfoot and Barncat both jumped away backs to the wall as the figure in nightshade armor stood and walked towards the fire. It stood there and removed it's helm slowly and shocks and horrors it did indeed reveal features most horrid and skeletal and it looked at BigFoot and BarnCat with the closest it could come to a warm appreciative smile. The furry hairy twosome watched in stunned amazement as it stooped towards the flames and PULLED it's OWN HEAD OFF. Cradling it in both bony hands it held it's glassy dark blue skull to the flames. BarnCat rushed forward, but BigFoot restrained him. "It's what must be done, as weird as it looks, it's... his time here is over, our's is just beginning." BarnCat nodded and relaxed. The cobalt blue glass skull was melting, and being molded into a nearly spherical shape. ANd in moments it was a complete globe. The figure that once had a head, held this globe that had been a head once. <br />
It stood up in reverent salutory manner, giving this time an almost ritual significance. And rolled the globe to BigFoot with the whispered words hanging like smoke in the air <br />
"ReMeMbEr!"<br />
That evening plans were discussed. <br />
BarnCat smiled proudly at BigFoot one hand on his shoulder. "Well, ya hairy little lug, I'm off to other places, you be good here while I'm gone alrighty?" <br />
"Do you have to go?" <br />
"This world aint big enough for the two of us bigmouths." "But it could be." <br />
"But it aint, Confusion, Panic, Mayhem, Chaos, my work is done here." "I've heard that somewhere before..," <br />
"Speaking of memories, you still have it?" BigFoot patted a blue velvet sack tied with a copper string "Got it right here, this gift stays here where it all began." "Good good, and yourself?" <br />
"Peacefully retired, mouse breath. I'm content to the rest of my days here."[ Have to continue the rest later, gonna be late for work, lol, but really looking forward to wrapping this up and moving on. <br />
C0BALT[ Site Steward [Site Mod] <br />
And in his writings does he ever prologue his infinite nothingness or <br />
something like that, wrapping up and updating somewhat, here goes!: []Cobalt's body had by now dissolved to smoke and dust that faded in the airy winds like inconsequential memory. a glittering dark blue mist that was quickly seen then forgotten about. And in that night sky several new stars now shone blue, the night had more than a thousand eyes, and Middle-Earth now seemed watched.[] <br />
~~On a ship cutting a silent smooth track through still waters, BarnCat stood at the very front of the vessel, smiling. He was going back to what Middle-Earth knew as Umbar, better interpretted as Umbra, another word for Shade. Yes this, unknowing descendant of Tevildo himself, Prince of Cats, servant of Melkor, precursor to a time before even Sauron's immortal evil, the more or less indirect lineage of innate evil, now made it's way to new lands to spread his own unique brand of darkness and chaos.~~ <br />
_BigFoot journeyed back to Bag End all the way back to Hobbiton he'd reviewed the notes left to him by Cobalt, re-established clan members and contacts long lost, and recently known. Middle-Earth had changed very little in his "absence", same script different actors and prettier props on a slightly larger stage, but that was it. And this was just fine. Bag End, one of the few abandoned homes in Hobbiton and certainly the largest was nowhis by a hefty monthly rent, a promise to restore peace to The Shire and simply put the Sacksville-Baggins's were just plain afraid of him. <br />
This monstrous lumbering three foot tall brute dressed in night black armors, weilded weapons from far off towns as well as those of the best you can find or kill for in local regions, could cast spells and some of those of the dark, of poison, of the chill of fear itself. But oddest of all was the cobalt blue glass sphere, roughly skull sized that sat on his writing desk, glowing internally, swirling like bubbles and muddy waters were it's still existing ideas, memories and knowledge. BigFoot stood up after writing several sentences lacking structure and order. Alternately taking a glimpse in the cobalt palantir, then madly scribbling a passage in his notes, much like the previous tenant of this paper strewn household used to. He walked outside stretched and let it all soak back in, the last view into the blue globe had been such a pile of garbage, meaningless drivel, but still, must note everything! As he watched the bats outside flitting around eachother, he was suddenly sliced at by a small weak human warrior who'd just left town as well. BigFoot smiled,.. such foolishness.. whacked the upstart painfully with his wizard's staff like a rolled up newspaper on a puppy and sighed. "I'm Back!"_[ <br />
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Poll Question: What is your part in the story of Middle-Earth War? Bit part player, cameos here and there, not much. I'll be the one here from beginning to end. Probably enemy, most hated, greatest obstacle, etc I'm with the good guys, not leading, but supporting. In my time, I've played many a part, maybe too many Who me? I just got here, lol. <br />
Minor irritant, thorn in the side of good, pesky. Neutral, kept to myself, but very likely memorable A cat, sitting proudly on the stern of a white ship, the type that came from Shade actually. This is what Bigfoot saw in in his cobalt palantir, and it never lied, it meant the delivery was imminent. But not now, too busy, too far in to teleport and run back for anything less than the most importance. But it was good news, the Cat had recieved his letter, the bad news is they could not fight side by side. BarnCat was now afterall, just the size of a sage intelligent and wizened tabby cat. <br />
This was due to the magic of this world, and for story purrposes, lol. He smiled and walked further on in. BigFoot was glad to have finally paid off his Wizard Staff, the debt could have waited indefinitely, but a sitting debt was to him like an itch, it had to be scratched as soon as a free hand was handy. He mumbled something and stamped the staff once on the ground, illuminating the chamber in magelight. Now quite a few levels on in as if he expected something to have magicaly changed from seeing it all before. <br />
Things did Change here in Middle-Earth, things were unlocked progressing matters further by the thoughts and actions of people. Seemed as the warriors here got stronger, so too did the world itself. New creatures walked the lands and... this incomplete bridge at the very end was still just that, incomplete. <br />
Resigned he teleported, but as the scenery blurred in transfer he remembered that he was going to check this place thoroughly, well maybe next time. Hobbiton. BigFoot wandered in, and brushed minespider cobwebs off his nightshade death robes, removed his nightshade helm and leaned his staff against the wall. <br />
The BarnCat had made itself at home, curled up in the chair in front of the fire and pawing through a book whiel his tail swung lazily. "Back so soon, hairychops, I was wondering if you planned t live in those caves. Good to see you again." <br />
"Likewise fleabag, so, you up for some R&R&R?" "The usual, rest, relaxation and rampaging, thought you'd never ask, but of course!" <br />
BigFoot pulled up a chair and sat beside the cat, patting his furry friend on the head. "So, ah what news of Shade?" BarnCat grimaced as if he'd eaten a mouse turd "Dumps and pits, man, the place has kinda slid downhill, but a new species of form roams the lands. You remember that in Shade it is not uncommon to own more than one self? Well these are Boosted SelfOwns, their reflexes are uncanny and speed comparable to your own formidable Xyloc!" "I rather doubt that friend, no amount of capability will ever equal the skills needed to use them." <br />
BarnCat nodded "Now, tell me where do ya keep the fish snacks around this joint, White Ship's Sea Galley served nothing but prawns and I'm anxious to trade shells for scales." <br />
BigFoot got up giving the cat's chair a joking kick, reminding him the comfort of this abode was determined by it's master, who was by no means a servant and soon returned with a plate of Brandybuck Trout, scales glistening dully with some age. Not too bad for a cat, but inadvisable for a health conscious Hobbit to be eating. BigFoot sat down slowly Sending))) to the chair, the cat frowned "You too huh? Damned if this new 2.0 lease on life does not come with a price, such a betrayal." BigFoot creaked further back Recieving))) to his customary position. "Indeed, and think you'd agree, were we not the present levels of power we're at now, life wuold be nigh unlivable!" BarnCat remembered this, he couldn't see his way safely past level 6 when he led LOTR's Latest {CAT} group. <br />
Opportunistic lowerlevs or samelevs were straight up owning him, damned griefers. <br />
Somethings never change, only the names and clan tags. It's why he'd stayed in Shade for so long, preferring the vaster company of a populous world to the unruled wildlands of Middle-Earth, but he was back for now, for helping. <br />
BigFoot finished his tea, noticed the cat was asleep and his fishplate was empty bones and all, and took the empty dinnerware to the sink. And there he sat by candlelight, writing all this down as a new chapter in LOTR Lore, inviting other authors t add to this thread or make one of their own here in LOTRevolutions! <br />
Hunting was good tonight, and we'll see ya then and there. Grey Havens. "Why you misbegotten malodorous spawn of Tevildo himself," Zynda exclamed "it's nice to see you again!" BarnCat leapt off BigFoot's shoulder and purred around her ankles "It's nice to see me again too, oh cripes, you've shrunk again?" Zynda looked down at herself, back to poorly equipped and no larger than a younger elf maiden "Well, yes, a restart but the point is {URL} Clan led by SiteLynx is now permanent and may it ever lead those seeking knowledge to the gates of LOTRevolutions" BarnCat smiled up at her and she stooped to pick him up. <br />
BigFoot nodded and turned to the happy reuniters "Kaela sends her regards and is doing rather well too." <br />
Zynda spun dizzily with BarnCat about making him turn a sickly green. BigFoot grimaced, this was just way too cutesy "Uhm, hey you two, while we have the whole pub to ourselves, why not indulge in a drinking or two?" <br />
"Sounds wonderful!"<br />
"White Russian, hold the vodka!" <br />
BigFoot wandered in back to mix the drinks. "So, how's Shade been treating ya?" <br />
"Not too shabby to this tabby, I lead a great clan there now and check this, I'm a full and frightful level twelver!" "Oh wow," <br />
"I miss em already but it's nice to be away for awhile." Zynda set him down "It's good to have you back for... however long you're staying. We could really use your brains for the now." BarnCat had to agree, if it had two legs only it undoubtedly suffered from Some kind of mental handicap or other..., BigFoot swept back in shakingly balancing a Grey Haveweisen and a bowl of cream that smelled somehow flammable. "Heeere ya go cats and cuties, drinks are up, so has Zynda filled you in?" <br />
"Brains." <br />
"Yep, there's a new presence in Middle-Earth, something or someplace new, rumors that but a few have found it, but noone's fessing to it. We come to you, O learned Loremaster of otherwordly type knowledge to light our way to the path of discovery." <br />
BarnCat thought for a bit "Pleasure before business, hairfoot, I suggest you hunt and fight for the present while I consult with other likeminded big brains, then we'll have a plan of action." BigFoot shrugged, the idea sounded as good as anything else, but oddly enough as the one person Not drinking in the pub, he was still drowsy. Bidding the chattery catchingup twosome goodnights he retired to his bed to get his own. <br />
He knew just where to hunt and train up the next day, and he was gonna need rest before there. <br />
Bouncing Belegosts, Batman! A quick block and dodge left "Right now you wanna clear out that Raider before even worrying about the Elf Scout behind you" BarnCat sat comfortably on the high and safe west wall of Belegost, backseat fighting, or as he called it, Training "Okay Icestorm him for a finisher, you hit him 4 times with the Wizza staff, so he'll be good magery practice, you're looking tattered, down a potion and whack that pointy ear trying to backscratch you." <br />
BigFoot followed through, hoping this training was nearly done, he'd been fighting outside all night and his entire body was aching jelly. "Alrighty, slow sloppy finish, too many misses, fought like a newbie, but I am impressed, well done!" BarnCat sat up on his haunches and clapped his padded forepaws. <br />
Rendered as just an intelligent and sarcastic housecat he was amazingly and annoyingly still capable of being just enough of himself to irritate. BigFoot mock saluted, took a bow, and stumbled back indoors. This Belegost, original home of the Indrafang Dwarves was a nice little haven for training and gold first told to him by Booger{VIP} seemed like eons ago, but remained an endurin favorite. BarnCat dropped with a light thunk on the wooden countertop in the pub. "Any stats changes?" <br />
BigFoot slumped in his chair, chin on the table "None, not a one, you'd think there would be, but I feel like all my strength and skill is in stasis!" <br />
"Patience grasshopper, a rigorous one or two more days of this and your dexterity should be high enough to risk that trip." "I'm tempted to head there, Now, or at least Try!" "Yeah barring gear and exp loss it'll be a blast!" "I've sent the call out to the right people for a possible guide to there, otherwise, we're on our own." <br />
"Just fine by me, we've pretty much always been on our own here haven't we?" <br />
"Unfortunately so, but hoy. I've got to get some rest before we head back up to Grey Havens tomorow." <br />
BarnCat was already up to his whiskers in foam from a malted liquor and blew bubbles from his nose as he greedily drank, so BigFoot headed back to his room. He laid on his bed, eyes slowly closing, but his mind thinking. <br />
Thinking on what it'd be like to think back on this place and this life, say, years from now, or yet... a week from now? BigFoot!{JRR}Wizard And Back to Hobbiton. A huge hairy foot kicks in the door to The Borrowed House of Bunce at Bag End, emptied of it's previous occupants the Sacksville-Baggins, having been scared out of their home, and their minds. <br />
Frodo had not a whit of brains selling this place to that ungrateful lot. Lobelia herself deserved more than a scare, but Todo Bunce of Brockenboring aka BigFoot was not That dark, .. yet? In the Elfspeak he was known as Maegland Felagund, meaning and history also unknown. <br />
[reference hobbit elf name generator, Chris Wetherell, good stuff] But then we're off on a tangent when the original stated purpose of this purple prose is to give away an update of sorts! Well back in Hobbiton after some steady but nonproductive assets building, BigFoot and the BarnCat have returned home. <br />
They've tried for a few days to enlist a guide down to Isengard, but to no avail. Tonight is the last night they Ask, next they will Do, help or no help. Time was short anyway, there was nothing to lose. BarnCat knew it'd be foolish to stop BigFoot from going the route, though he was too old and slow and failing to make it safely, but it was for that reason the cat let the matter go. Would it be better to live a safe, but sending))) painful life prolonging a fade effect, or go out like a glazed porridge, er a blaze of courage. <br />
The Kurrgan once had something to say, that it was better to Burn out than to Faaade away. It was sad, but it had all the appearances that this was what BigFoot had planned. In truth, he can't possibly be expecting to make it there alive, past the dragons and golems, past the mercenaries and dark elves, can he? <br />
Well who knows really! BarnCat leapt up on the table, swatting open some maps, pointing at some spots. BigFoot unslung Zynda from his shoulder, he'd carried her sleeping form from Grey Havens to here and he was as tired as she looked. <br />
Kaela-x was probably still in Mordin, might be a good guiding help there. <br />
So on the couch, Zynda snored to the uneven crackle of the fireplace's flaming rhythm, BarnCat and BigFoot, glasses into the Baggins Winecellar, bottles into the night blearily debated the best route there, shlurring out halfdetailed plans, and suggeshionzzz... were soon asleep at the table. Later this night BigFoot would be out and about trying to get his dext up just that one morepoint, but for now... BarnCat!{CAT}Guide At long last, Isengard! BarnCat here, Footy'd here be recording these events, but he's about half cooked to exhaustion, and what my keen cat senses pick up as triumphant elation. And well he should be... feeling.. that. So brushing aside the cooked bigfoot smell I attempt to recollect the events that led us here! Well, Biggie here tried messaging fur guide service down to Isen, turns out we didnt need it, but that's fur later on. At anywayrate, BigFoot got impatient for reply and took upon his own initative and against the wind and better judgement we broke both our judgement and broke wind. See, just south of Hobbiton trouble started up with a clang. Flatulent mercenaries broke our stride with the gangup helps of an UrukHai and Elf archer and thief or two, we aided some unknown warrior with clearing a path through the wrath. Unknown because in the heat of battle you don't look to see who that is, you just pray said warrior doesn't chip in on your deadpool to jump your deadpile. <br />
Foot was modestly equipped in nightshade Helm Robes and a rustic spiked iron shield with a great scimtiar of the UrukHai, not dressed t impress or for success, but you get the idea. <br />
Our BigFoot's a modest equipper for himself and his clanmates, hence why he's managed to keep only the most dedicated warriors in his clan. Those seeking mithril everything are better off in clans that distribute said wares. We're not greedy, us, we just don't buy what we don't get to ourselves or equip what we aint killed ourselves. We are hardpressed to accept gifts as a public service to overcrowded bankspaces, ooph Be rght back must apply the burn lotion, he's patchy smoking and complaining up a storm, what a big hairy baby! <br />
Okay As I was saying, what was I saying? Well let's take it from the top here, literally! We slipped across the bridge like butter off a tipped pan. <br />
Some resistance, alotta dancing and baiting away, but by far the easiest trip through the swamps south of Bree that'd ever been done. BigFoot nearly resigned himself to a surroundment and letting himself die, but a swat upside the head from me reminded him he was not the only one at risk here. I'm riding in a handy little hammock sewn into his backpack by the way. Comfy ride, rough trip, lol. <br />
Hating being a useless catsized backpack driver, but I gotta motivate this biglittle lug, so yeah we dash past a coupla dark elven assassins, and what in the pits of Angmar is this, but three dragons arrayed in a neat little north south row, a wall towards progress. Luckily they lack focus, so Master BigFoot here runs east a bit to break their formation, hops a tad south and runs through the scaly flamelined hallway taking brushing glances of hurt along the way, but doing well. We reached Isengard at a puffing panting fast walk of sorts. Another bravo was outside watching us as we stumbled franticly to safety within. BigFoot unslung his backpack as I hopped off allowing him to crash on a pile of hay without utterly crushing me. So, here we are, the Longbottom Pipeweed is high quality and barrels upon barrels of it. How Saruman got it, only the future can tell, and the ales here too taste startingly familiar to EastFarthing and Green Dragon licquors. I've been sampling, you can tell can't you? I really hate to say though, how to break it to Biggie, but how are we to hunt solo down here in a land of young dragons, dark elfs... we can handle the Mercs, aint a moneygrubbing sword for hire that could take BigFoot to the breakpoint, at least on its own. <br />
And UrukHai, please, come back when you got some skills dog. BigFoot eats The Mighty Armies of the White Hand like stale lunchmeat, and proceeds to get a tummyache and vomits them back up in red gooey puddles. But hot and damned if we're gonna be able ta stay down here comfortably, but how to break it to the BigFoot? His mind and heart are on adventure, but his body's failing him, well hey. Where do old hobbits go to retire these days anyways? Sounds good to me and I'm sure he'll agree after some persuasive negotiating at which I excel. It's not the Levels in the Adventurer, but the Adventurer in the Levels or whatever, YaknowwaddImean! <br />
BigFoot's time in Middle-Earth draws short and treacherous, My time is days away, the White Ships at Grey Havens or Mithlond as they were once called... <br />
Wondering how Shade is doing in the midst of a whole other world, where my soul began, in Middle-Earth What. <br />
[I see the cat has been fiddling around in my records, lol, stomp the cat] No Ents as far as I can see or the eye can See. Saruman if he's here is notably quiet, as is Grima. <br />
It's very very quiet here, guess I'll check messages. Messages? Messages! You've got Mail! <br />
Mordin! And again an almost exactly halfcooked Hobbit, lmao! [68/149] Too bad about Gir{KLR}. <br />
What exactly was a level 3 doing in Isengard? Well, he was a level 5, but still, that's still impressive! I didn't make it even to Mordin as a level 5! This new generation is full of surprises. He was a good sport though, no angry messages sayign why did you leave me blablablah, just a hearty wholesome effort to try again yet another day. I had to suggest to him, as a frequent former restarter and professional newbie, that he may have to restart life at Bree. But yes, like before dragons, dark elves, fighter trolls, urukhai and elf archers, and I'm home free, well almost. Sigh. I hate to have to admit it but the Cat may be right! Where do old Hobbits go once they're broken. Past the stalking dragons and sight obscuring flame blasts I look to the north, to home. <br />
It'll be nice to shoot the...breeze with Elrond HalfElven and browse the huge libraries like that cracked old Bilbo Baggins once did and probably still does. I've reached the height of my game, so to speak, and it might be time to take a step aside and oversee from afar this newer generation. <br />
They're brave and reckless risktakers and with some guidance they may yet exceed us all. <br />
Best your's truly can hope for is to be remembered fondly for his small part in the evolution of this grand saga. Now If you'll excuse me, I have a powerful urge to soak in the ice cold orcbaths at Mordin, fetid though they might be, are just what the clerics ordered, and the Cat commands to. <br />
I'm taking the first day of me retirement well! Elrond HalfElven, ugliest elf this side of Agent Smithril, whoever he is, has made me useful with defending the perimeter and the south reaches of the Rivendell region. I couldn't wait to start, so I stowed the dinged up old Great Scimtiar of Uruk, sold the spiked iron shield and another I picked up on the way and equipped a wizard staff. I can hear the Ice storms blasting outside e'en now even. BarnCat, he broke into my goodies, yes, He's been a bad cat, but he wired my Cobalt Palantir into a Valar Living Tapestry with some copper silksteel wires and am are is watching... movies! Some old trash flick called The Two Towers or something like that. Lotta familiar faces in it, but nawh, they wouldn't sell out to Hollyforest Fame for nothing. <br />
They're heroes and have better things to do than win innumerous goldpieces and golden Effigies. <br />
The foolsS$$$!<br />
Ch-ching! <br />
&lt;($)&gt; &lt;($)&gt; <br />
But these Wargs, hmmm, they got possibilities, I'll have to have a speak with Arwen about this. She's been known to Ranger after the lights are out and everyone's gone to sleep. Hangs out alot with some guy named Arrogant or something, scruffy unshaven woods hippy her Dad don't exactly approve of. <br />
She's probably seen or heard of things like this running about. This BarnCat has been a huge help here, insomuchasofaboutaroundas he can be, when you can pull him away from the Tapestry and the vegetative state he goes in watching it he's actually a quite learned little fuzzball. Learned everything I know from him. <br />
Shade's lucky to have such an immense presence as he in their midst. Like a feral god amongst men he is. <br />
Okay, enough inflating his ego, he's floating to the ceiling a purring balloon enow. I'm resting up with a recharge, some food some drink before heading back outside to exterminate some more. But for now, the rushing riverdell outside Rivendell cause I forgot the name of it, THE ANDUIN, is business enough for my weary ears. Weary ears because it's been a week straight of this cat's ceaseless chatter and prattle, platter and cattle, whatever. Shade's not Board of him yet, so neither am I, just a bit of an effort keeping up with his derailed train of thought. <br />
Rivendell, Still. <br />
Goodbyes are being difficult, though my time is unquestionably short, at least for being as frequent a presence here. The spirit's willing the body's 2.0ingly degraded. Seems my best years are behind me, should have made more of them, made more of myself, but still 11 aint a bad level to have attained. <br />
Bilbo himself retired and vanished at 111 years old, so what's one less "1"? BarnCat and a few of Rivendell's best sages, mages and alchemists are rigging up something. <br />
Something to do with the Cobalt Palantir, that which was once the head and mind of ]C0BALT[ Himself, something to do with me. Silksteel wirings, Elven Steel sphere-chassis, Steelwood framings, I can only guess at this point. There were once more than one Palantirs on Middle Earth, my guesstimate was at 5 - 7, but I could be close - wrong. This Cobalt model is specialized toward the housing and projection of souls. Palantirs, a tool of communication usually, but the Cobalt model more for internal conversing, with the depths of the self. Cobalt being that deepest blue that you can look into forever, falling into it and never reaching the bottom, but seeing enough to keep you going. This BarnCat's brains are coming in quite handy, more than we knew, in ways we couldn't expect. <br />
His mind a lightning fire, his awareness a murky tornado, his breath a noxious hell. <br />
He's spending service for our Middle-Earth project, in return for thoughts and elements for his Shade project, and Aule only knows what that could be. <br />
I get the hint that I'm only getting in the way of the bigbrains here, so I think I'll take a stroll outdoors, exterminate some more. Have myself a nice fun violent little valentine's day, with Heart!<br />
{JRR}:ToLkIeN's NeW FeLLoWsHiP!<br />
BarnCat!{CAT}Guide [FullMember] <br />
{Curiousity killed me, Satisfaction brought me back, CosmicInfinity keeps me, and Verizon owns me} <br />
{This name lives in Shade now} <br />
It was nearly complete, BarnCat had to smile. For the first time since living in these sad tidings, the glimmer of hope justified it all. The glimmer and gleam off the newest spire of Rivendell, from where one could see everything going on in the immediate area and maybe even beyond. BarnCat nosed several books of notes, diagrams, schematics resembling anatomy and biology texts mixed with cookbooks, merged with alchemical symbologies. His payment in full is rewarded, his ChAoTic plans in Shade are almost nearly realized, the new clanimal would be ... just fantastic, if not insane and hilarious. This is a good thing though. Barn then leapt up the the windowsill, scaled the walls and stood on the roof, this spire would be ideal to place it on. Elrond stood beside him "It's almost finished, cat, all we need now is to place the... relic atop the rod and frame, and BigFoot." A darkhaired elf ran towards them, nearly falling off the roof from tripping over the underfoot cat who was there quite by accident, really. "Master Elrond, Sir Cat, you must both come quickly! It's BigFoot! He's.." <br />
BarnCat swiped his ankle to shush him "Say no more, you dog eared treesnuggler, lead the way!" <br />
With that all three were off, but daaamn, what had that hairy hobbit freak gone and done now, endangering this whole plan? What was Up with BigFoot!?! <br />
Hold that thought, let's see if I can compress an Epilogue Ending into <br />
a half hour, plungers and jackhammers at the ready, let's rattle![ [Crystal Blue Persuasion they call it? <br />
Everything's now so blue and clear from up here, but there's some explaining to do here lest I lose my audience to frustration and confusion. ou remember that the little hairy woodenheaded BigFoot had gone and done something maybe horrible and that it'd require assistance from Elrond and BarnCat? <br />
Ok, we'll pick it up from there. <br />
Alrightyyyy, far south of Rivendell, plains and forests empty, been that way for days, but that's another rant entirely. BigFoot wandering along, is bored and in mid teleport, well something interesting happens. Kinda an odd synchronicity actually, ugly and typical of VZW's idea of technological excellence no doubt, but Access to LOTR and Shade went out. It's back on now, but ð嵘it, this realy really gets old. BigFoot woke up hours laterer, laying on a huge bed of elven silk, and as weak as a sick cub. BarnCat, Zynda Kaela and Elrond were all standing over him weeping like willows, well except the guys, men don't cry, we bawl our eyes right out, lol. So you can guess that this is a scene of sadness right. Ok. Kaela kneeled close to the bed, her small delicate hobbit hands holding BigFoot's not so small undelicate hobbit hand. "BigFoot, you can't Die!" BigFoot slowly looks to her, eyes flickering. "Do not grieve for me, for soon I shall be one with the Cobalt Palantir." BigFoot opened his eyes a litle more with pained effort "Kaela-x, it is to you old friend, that I pass on active leadership, clan representation, and {JRR} Clan's part in this place's future." <br />
Kaela was aghast! "But BigFoot, you can't choose me, I'm not a leader, I'm just a warrior." <br />
"As was I when first started out here, but fear not, one day, maybe someday soon, or not, maybe alot friggin later, a worthy and strong warrior will one day rise up from the rabble, and use the Knowledge Of Those Who Were Before, to light our darkest hour." BigFoot laid back, relaxed, closed his eyes. It was then BarnCat slapped the Palantir onto his dying chest, causing him to OOFPH! and interupting a smooth transition to the other side. <br />
Meanwhile the Palantir stopped after having landed like a bowling ball on the retiring form of BigFoot, stopped, and glowing, brighter and brighter, absorbing life energy. BigFoot's soul was now united with all who were before him, as him, as he was them, and they were him. Well that gets wordy. <br />
It's bright and marvelously sunny up here. We can see clearly from the Trollshaws to Chetland and Bree, South to Mordin and well, Mordin and the Watcher in the Water, tentacles slowly searching for a victim. I'm here, he's here, we're all here. <br />
Let's reflect on Orbs. Orbs, spheres, the most perfect circle, a 3 dimensional globe, coming eternally full circle with itself, as did we all who've lived to see such times. <br />
Inescapable lessons on mercy and murder and mayhem and manners. Who knew you cuold learn so much from such as this? Life itself is like a Game, and depending on the Role we Play, we can survive it quite awhile. There's no winning, because the finish line ends six feet under. He who dies with the most gear and gold, still... should have put it all in the bank first. But Anyways, a parting look at BigFoot, who could have probably made it onto the top tens, but didn't. BigFoot{JRR} : ToLkIeN's DaRk FeLLoWsHiP! Male, Hobbit, 956 gold, 1973 bank, 4608 Mkills, 2Pkills and 540329 Exp to show for it all. Since Oct '03, whether Middle-Earth was aware of it or not, various incarnations of what now lives on in the Cobalt Palantir has been there. Some went to Shade, but most of it's essence stayed in it's homelands. What's this I see now, peering far west to Grey Havens. A Cat, sitting proudly on the stern of a White Ship, departing from Middle-Earth to who knows where, this fleabitten misbegotten spawn of Tevildo, Prince of Cats, from a time of evil greater than even Saruman's Own. He takes with him the good memories, the wisdom of the ages, the character of life itself, the mercy of death, and reams of scrolls and booktexts pilfered from Rivendell's library for his own dark uses no doubt. He will be missed. He will be remembered. As do we all at least hope to be, right? Then go make yourself memorable, for good or evil, but do it now, because you never do know when it can all end at the snap of a finger, or malfunction of a cellphone, or the whim of Verizon. <br />
Now, don't you all have a world to save?] <br />
Respect the Str0ng, Defend the Weak, Rec0gnize y0ur Equals and L00k 0ut <br />
f0r #1! Live in the Present, Learn fr0m the Past, Be the Future 0f Middle-Earth![   <br />
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;[The whole dissertation or whatever is being reviewed, it can be posted whole in full here safely because we control the pitch, we control the volume. But posted anywhere else it'd get the BarnCat fiercley hunted to ribbons unless a refined version delivered by a ghostposter ... but we'll let you guys read first. Hope she's not still friends with any of these people, this could change that. Cast doubt on her. Make people step back and question. Make alot more things make sense. Make BarnCat seem pettier than he's really trying to be. Then again it might not be as volatile as we think? IN suspense yet?]
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&quot;79&quot;;&quot;45&quot;;&quot;There's a hidden unknown thirteenth sign right between Scorpio &amp; Saggitarius that was omitted because 13 was unlucky! Forgot what it was called, but it is \&quot;The Serpent Handler\&quot;, right between the arrow of Saggit and the tailpoint of Scorp in what's known as The Dark Rift, the center of the Milky Way Galaxy. Just wanted to record all that up before I forgot, I'll have info for it on it's own thread lol. Could be 3rd decanate Scorpios and 1st decanate Saggitariusi could really be this 13th sign instead, but we'll see.
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&quot;231&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<font color="#008000">Ophiuchus (pronounced off-ee-YOO-cuss) represents a man with a snake coiled around his waist. He holds the head of the snake in his left hand and its tail in his right hand. The snake is represented by the constellation Serpens.  <br />
Ophiuchus holds a huge snake, Serpens, in both hands as shown in the Atlas Coelestis of John Flamsteed. Serpens is unique in being divided into two halves.<br />
The Greeks identified him as Asclepius, the god of medicine. Asclepius was the son of Apollo and Coronis (although some say that his mother was Arsinoë). The story goes that Coronis two-timed Apollo by sleeping with a mortal, Ischys, while she was pregnant by Apollo. A crow brought Apollo the unwelcome news, but instead of the expected reward the crow, which until then had been snow-white, was cursed by Apollo and turned black.  <br />
In a rage of jealousy, Apollo shot Coronis with an arrow. Rather than see his child perish with her, Apollo snatched the unborn baby from its mother's womb as the flames of the funeral pyre engulfed her, and took the infant to Chiron, the wise centaur (represented in the sky by the constellation Centaurus).  <br />
Chiron raised Asclepius as his own son, teaching him the arts of healing and hunting. Asclepius became so skilled in medicine that not only could he save lives, he could also raise the dead. On one occasion in Crete, Glaucus, the young son of King Minos, fell into jar of honey and drowned while at play. As Asclepius contemplated the body of Glaucus, a snake slithered towards it. He killed the snake with his staff; then another snake came along with a herb in its mouth and placed it on the body of the dead snake, which magically returned to life. Asclepius took the same herb and laid it on the body of Glaucus, who too was magically resurrected. (Robert Graves suggests that the herb was mistletoe, which the ancients thought had great regenerative properties, but perhaps it was actually willow bark, the source of salicylic acid, the active ingredient in aspirin.) Because of this incident, says Hyginus, Ophiuchus is shown in the sky holding a snake, which became the symbol of healing from the fact that snakes shed their skin every year and are thus seemingly reborn.  <br />
Others, though, say that Asclepius received from the goddess Athene the blood of Medusa the Gorgon. The blood that flowed from the veins on her left side was a poison, but the blood from the right side could raise the dead.  <br />
Someone else supposedly resurrected by Asclepius was Hippolytus, son of Theseus, who died when he was thrown from his chariot (some identify him with the constellation Auriga, the Charioteer). Reaching for his healing herbs, Asclepius touched the youth's chest three times, uttering healing words, and Hippolytus raised his head.  <br />
Hades, god of the Underworld, began to realize that the flow of dead souls into his domain would soon dry up if this technique became widely known. He complained to his brother god Zeus who struck down Asclepius with a thunderbolt. Apollo was outraged at this harsh treatment of his son and retaliated by killing the three Cyclopes who forged Zeus' thunderbolts. To mollify Apollo, Zeus made Asclepius immortal (in the circumstances he could hardly bring him back to life again) and set him among the stars as the constellation Ophiuchus.  <br />
The brightest star in Ophiuchus is second-magnitude Alpha Ophiuchi, called Rasalhague from the Arabic meaning 'the head of the serpent collector'. Beta Ophiuchi is called Cebalrai from the Arabic for 'the shepherd's dog'; the Arabs visualized a shepherd (the star Alpha Ophiuchi) along with his dog and some sheep in this area.  <br />
Delta and Epsilon Ophiuchi are called Yed Prior and Yed Posterior. These are compound names, formed from the Arabic al-yad, meaning 'hand', with the Latin words Prior and Posterior added to give names meaning the 'leading' and 'following' part of the hand.</font>
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;The Just For Us Version of Le Thik De Talkums. <font color="#000000">I got some quite quaint quips and quotes from Thik over the time her flapping cakehole has been on the phone in hearshot, seems she can never say anything totally nice about anyone, her current friends are current gossip or future backstabbings waiting to happen and that there's the truth of it. You'll see what I mean here. 

On DigMeUp: mr. best player / god of all things Shade in the game tellin everyone else how to handle stuff / play. 

On G_3: We ran his åßß off quick ha ha haaa you shoulda seen it.
Wrath wrath wrath! 

On Raiven: Listen man I tried to be her friend I triiied to be her friend but she's got problems, she's got stuff I can't even touch. Now don't get me wrong the girl's got brains and she a hella good writer or whatever but damn huh? 

On Pinkaaa: Evidently I'm just not a good enough person for her so her and raiven and fizz can laugh about me amongst themselves all they want, don't matta to me. 

On Psyrus: Man Psyrus cool, but she just wasn't there enough for the clan ya know we'd be having this somethin going on and she'd be all busy off doin her own thing. 

On LuSt: {why bother here it's just of the various times she says she's shown him whatfor, validity dubious} 

On TWI/RHC: She aint all that, tryin to be all he queen of Shade but I tell you she's the crookedest one of all. 

On Abdul: The man a gear thief and toughguy but that's how he plays, he don't care if anyone likes him. 

Lestat: That man scares me, he look like Goldberg, but he has this deeep 
voice that's kinda cool. Like hey I'm Lestat! 

On BarnCat: Fake. Is. Fake. If he can't man up to his own words, its what he said then whatever. You guys read it too, you tell me is that not what how it sounded to you? {on inciting further negativity propaganda at the 'Cat for still getting along with those she hates I guess.} 

On Fizzle: She used to tell me that Raiven was jealous of her cause She Fizzy the First Lady of CTC not Raiven like how she tries to act like she is. 
On T'Laurin: Oh he's all in a shitty mood cause nobody's talking to him. He acts like I'm not his friend now or something, damn. 

Records themselves, appropriate reactions, On Thik: The list goes on and on more than I care to remember, but for now, know this. You who think you're her friends now, just be wary, don't tell her too much about yourselves, don't get entangled in her web of dramas, and don't be too surprised if she sells you out for an even cooler kids table sometime in the future. She doesn't want friendship, she wants power and popularity. Do Not Take a Side on Anything because she'll find a way to trap you with either side of any issue bugging her that she'll try to make Your problem as well. Now I don't care what results from this I'm telling everyone Else, to be careful. She's a Viper, a Snake On The Plane. She used to be cool and maybe sometime might be again unless she never truly was. KEEP YOUR SHADE 

AND HER GAME SEPARATE Or she'll make both unbearable, treat her like the plague until she knocks off the crap and either leaves or focuses on something else other than her quilting queen bee ass online gossip addiction / fixation. 

You should all be asking her what she's been saying about YOU lol but I doubt you'll get the truth. Everyone and I mean Everyone is fodder for her rumor milling. Nobody's offlimits when it comes to her looking good in front of the cooler player of that moment. 

It was inevitable this would all catch up to her, I just got a little impatient to see it happen given her recent and ongoing words and actions. 

Who am I? I was a former friend of hers who got tarred and feathered to further one of her agendas and I'm not getting burned again. Don't get burned either.</font>
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;CrystalGryphon pointed something out to me I feel I should clear up just in case, that post is not in Sitegeist's/BarnCat's own words concerning other people but hearsay as he's heard it as close to verbatim as memory allows or the general gist of the convos according to his perspective on them. Something about the runin format of that post might lead to believe otherwise unless carefully read. Yes it is very sad that one person and her ilk have been allowed to ruin that fun community over there. No it won't be happening here. In fact if I can have her ISP/s known from other sites I can deal with the rain before it falls. This is how administration is done. Maybe if Slyth was open to some pointers other than some fat-head telling him who to ban and which threads to trash I'd help him as he is probably very<font color="#008000"> Green to this.</font>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;42&quot;;&quot;My this takes me back. A SelfTrained LOTheR in a savage land full of treachery, death & discovery. I left LOTR mainly because it was not being moderated and all my friends have left and the updates stopped, I see Shade slowly turning into this. Been there folks, it aint pretty. Make plans for a B option lol.
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&quot;225&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>Halloween, selected by Encarta editors<br />
Related Items<br />
All Saints&rsquo; Day<br />
All Souls&rsquo; Day</p>

<p>Introduction; Contemporary Customs; </p>

<p>Origins; In the United States</p>

<p>IINTRODUCTION<br />
Halloween, holiday observed on the evening of October 31 in most areas of North America and in some areas of Western Europe. The holiday is symbolically associated with death and the supernatural. Halloween falls on the eve of All Saints&rsquo; Day, also known as Allhallows or Hallowmas, a holy day in the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches. Originally a pagan festival of the dead, All Saints&rsquo; Day was established by the Catholic Church in the 9th century to honor Christian saints. All Souls&rsquo; Day, a holy day established by the Catholic Church in the 10th century, is also closely linked to Halloween. All Souls&rsquo; Day, on November 2, is observed to help purify the spirits of the dead.<br />
Halloween is historically related to similar folk holidays celebrated in other countries. The Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday that coincides with All Souls&rsquo; Day, blends Roman Catholic and Native American traditions about the souls of the dead. On the Day of the Dead, Mexicans decorate their homes with playful imagery of animated human skeletons, leave offerings of food for wandering spirits, and tend the graves of their deceased relatives. </p>

<p>IICONTEMPORARY CUSTOMS<br />
Most Halloween festivities are based on folk beliefs concerning supernatural forces and spirits of the dead. Halloween decorations typically feature imagery associated with supernatural beings such as witches, werewolves, vampires, and ghosts. Images thought to symbolize bad omens\&quot;such as black cats, bats, and spiders\&quot;are also commonly featured in Halloween decorations.<br />
The most celebrated Halloween decoration is the jack-o&rsquo;-lantern, traditionally a hollowed-out pumpkin carved to resemble a grotesque face and illuminated by a candle placed inside. The jack-o&rsquo;-lantern derives its name from a character in British folktales. According to these tales, the soul of a deceased person named Jack O&rsquo;Lantern was barred from both heaven and hell and was condemned to wander the earth with his lantern. Orange and black, colors associated with pumpkins and darkness respectively, figure prominently in most Halloween decorations.<br />
Dressing in costume is one of the most popular Halloween customs, especially among children. Traditional costumes usually represent witches, ghosts, and other supernatural beings. However, costumes inspired by contemporary popular culture, such as politicians or movie characters, have become increasingly common in recent years. Adults often favor costumes with satirical or humorous overtones.<br />
Trick-or-treating is another Halloween tradition, in which costumed children go from house to house soliciting candy or other treats from their neighbors. According to this custom, children greet each homeowner with the cry &ldquo;Trick or Treat,&rdquo; suggesting that some sort of prank will be played unless treats are provided. Formerly, trick-or-treaters vandalized the house if no treats were produced or if the treats met with their disapproval. Since the early 20th century, however, the threat of tricks has been largely ceremonial. Beginning in the 1970s, the practice of trick-or-treating went into a sharp decline after unsubstantiated rumors spread about homeowners distributing poisoned Halloween candy to children. Many parents also became concerned about their children wandering through the neighborhood after dark. Today, many parents accompany children when they go trick-or-treating.<br />
In some areas of the country, costume parties have replaced trick-or-treating as the favored form of Halloween entertainment. Hosts of these parties often hold contests to select the best costume among the guests. Traditional Halloween diversions have also enjoyed renewed popularity as party activities. For example, many Halloween parties feature contests of bobbing for apples, a centuries-old game in which contestants try to retrieve apples floating in a tub of water using only their mouth. While children&rsquo;s Halloween parties are generally held in private homes, many bars and nightclubs sponsor modified versions of such festivities for adults.</p>

<p>IIIORIGINS<br />
Many of the ancient peoples of Europe marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter by celebrating a holiday in late autumn. The most important of these holidays to influence later Halloween customs was Samhain, a holiday observed by the ancient Celts, a tribal people who inhabited most of Western and Central Europe in the first millennium BC. Among the Celts, Samhain marked the end of one year and the beginning of the next. It was one of four Celtic holidays linked to important transitions in the annual cycle of seasons.<br />
Samhain began at sundown on October 31 and extended into the following day. According to the Celtic pagan religion, known as Druidism, the spirits of those who had died in the preceding year roamed the earth on Samhain evening. The Celts sought to ward off these spirits with offerings of food and drink. The Celts also built bonfires at sacred hilltop sites and performed rituals, often involving human and animal sacrifices, to honor Druid deities.<br />
By the end of the 1st century AD, the Roman Empire had conquered most of the Celtic lands (see Rome, History of). In the process of incorporating the Celts into their empire, the Romans adapted and absorbed some Celtic traditions as part of their own pagan and Catholic religious observances. In Britain, Romans blended local Samhain customs with their own pagan harvest festival honoring Pomona, goddess of fruit trees. Some scholars have suggested that the game of bobbing for apples derives from this Roman association of the holiday with fruit.<br />
Pure Celtic influences lingered longer on the western fringes of Europe, especially in areas that were never brought firmly under Roman control, such as Ireland, Scotland, and the Brittany region of northwestern France. In these areas, Samhain was abandoned only when the local people converted to Christianity during the early Middle Ages, a period that lasted from the 5th to the 15th century. The Roman Catholic Church often incorporated modified versions of older religious traditions in order to win converts. For example, Pope Gregory IV sought to replace Samhain with All Saints&rsquo; Day in 835. All Souls&rsquo; Day, closer in spirit to Samhain and modern Halloween, was first instituted at a French monastery in 998 and quickly spread throughout Europe. Folk observances linked to these Christian holidays, including Halloween, thus preserved many of the ancient Celtic customs associated with Samhain.<br />
Halloween traditions thought to be incompatible with Christianity often became linked with Christian folk beliefs about evil spirits. Although such superstitions varied a great deal from place to place, many of the supernatural beings now associated with Halloween became fixed in the popular imagination during the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance (14th to 17th century). The jack-o&rsquo;-lantern, originally carved from a large turnip rather than a pumpkin, originated in medieval Scotland. Various methods of predicting the future, especially concerning matters of romance and marriage, were also prominent features of Halloween throughout the British Isles.<br />
Between the 15th and 17th centuries, Europe was seized by a hysterical fear of witches, leading to the persecution of thousands of innocent women. Witches were thought to ride flying brooms and to assume the form of black cats. These images of witches soon joined other European superstitions as symbols of Halloween.</p>

<p>IVIN THE UNITED STATES<br />
Attitudes toward Halloween varied widely among the various European groups that settled in North America. New England was initially settled by English Puritans, members of a strict Protestant sect that rejected Halloween as a Catholic and pagan holiday (see Puritanism). However, other British colonists successfully transplanted Halloween traditions in southern colonies such as Virginia and Maryland. Irish immigrants helped popularize Halloween traditions throughout the United States in the mid-19th century. As belief in many of the old superstitions waned during the late 19th century, Halloween was increasingly regarded as a children&rsquo;s holiday.<br />
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, young people often observed Halloween by perpetrating minor acts of vandalism, such as overturning sheds or breaking windows. Beginning in the 1930s, Halloween mischief gradually transformed into the modern ritual of trick-or-treating. Eventually, Halloween treats were plentiful while tricks became rare. Nonetheless, the tradition of Halloween pranks still survives. In some areas, October 30 (one day before Halloween) is called Mischief Night, and vandalism often reaches dangerous levels. In Detroit, Michigan, Mischief Night\&quot;known there as Devil&rsquo;s Night\&quot;provided the occasion for waves of arson that sometimes destroyed whole city blocks during the 1970s and 1980s.<br />
Since the 1970s, Halloween celebrations have become increasingly popular among adults. The Halloween parade in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of New York City features elaborate satirical costumes and drunken revelry. Especially popular among the local gay population, the Greenwich Village parade serves as a model for many other adult Halloween celebrations around the country. Similarly boisterous public Halloween festivities are celebrated in San Francisco, California; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Key West, Florida.</p>

<p>Contributed By:<br />
Brent Lanford, B.A., M.A.<br />
Freelance writer.</p>

<p>How to cite this article:<br />
\&quot;Halloween,\&quot; Microsoft&reg; Encarta&reg; Online Encyclopedia 2007<br />
<a href="http://encarta.msn.com">http://encarta.msn.com</a> &copy; 1997-2007 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved.<br />
&copy; 1993-2007 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved.<br />
&copy; 2007 Microsoft</p>
   
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;32&quot;;&quot;Oh stop, just doing my job. B-)
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&quot;184&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;Robert Downey Jr's done a relatively recent interview about his upcoming role in the IronMan movie. He does have the look down, he'll be that suave multimillionaire industrialist playboy Tony Stark with a bit of a self effacing goofiness and has worked out and got toned and trim to suit up in the IronMan armor. Alot will be CGI, but the helmet has to come off sometimes right? IronMan gotta kiss the damsels in distress and eat a subway sammich between battles doncha know.
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;33&quot;;&quot;<font face="Tempus sans ITC" color="4B0082" size=""> Well it truly is cgthik.com. She suceeded in getting Sharkey banned and now she is posting all over the Coc thread. She truly sucks. </font><div class="sig"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/Sparkle2/Smilies/Jumping_mouse.gif" /></div>&quot;
&quot;159&quot;;&quot;34&quot;;&quot;Ssss$#!+, the least they could do is close and trash beyond her reach the COC Clan Threads. Can you pm G_3 to moderate them still? Leave the threads in trouble one final positive assertive statement and close. They're doing you guys just like they did me. They would have had me banned had I not left on my own disgust. Text Flash Pm G_3, the rest is just the board's problem now. If Slyth is content with Thik and her friends being the only remaining members of the board well that speaks to the direction he doesn't mind seeing the community in general heading. CGThik.com, an exclusive Shade Social Club, sounds fun. I'll still not be returning. A one time {DOG} taking Slyth for a walk lol they deserve eachother.
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;35&quot;;&quot;<p>###.###.###.### IP for your collection to ban Cat. </p>

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&quot;182&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>From Raiven, the IP to the Thik-est problem online forums have seen: 216.220.216.152 </p>

<p>Not sure how bans here work yet but the IP is there in case it can be used. </p>

<p>And I'm starting to wonder about disturbedangelTerr, she's signed up but hasn't posted in for-here-ever.</p>
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;36&quot;;&quot;Said and done, she shouldn't wonder why whatever happens when she tries to log in, just didn't want her following here. The 'Cat reports a suspicious anonymous person on Flash'EM messaging some very context-suspicious stuff that irritated him in that \&quot;oh ç®å¶ she's here too\&quot; kind of way. *L'Avia* was the username, someone trying just a bit too hard to seem like a complete curious overfriendly stranger. Luckily it looks like Cosmic was Awake at the board when coding for that site and put in a UserBlock. It'll notice you of their messages, but they won't be there to check, kinda like watching someone bound and gagged trying to talk lol. With the Ignores, the Power is Your's.
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;41&quot;;&quot;<p>LoL, I meant \&quot;Everyday should start at just the right time for me\&quot; Jk it was real nice, I wound up awake too early and so LOGD'd for awhile, was almost exhausted of turns when NewDay hit and boom I was at it again. (All I need is Raiven and Sid and a 4th referral to attain level 4 and Constantintilople gets their first Storm Giant!) Thinking of working on a dwelling too, I just earned Farmhouse builder status, that means 3 occupants. </p>

<p>Farmcasa De BarnCat. </p>

<p>Btw, my new armor and weaopns are inspired by Frenzy, yikikikikikik bzzzt krrrkt yeggablipditiditiderrrghle Nh-chaaah!</p>
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;42&quot;;&quot;Not a house, it's another apartment. Super awesome apartment. I'm freaking out. Oooomg. We're moving in so not many hours now. Scary! Things aren't all packed yet and things still have to be moved around and taken apart and cleaned and we have to clean laundry tonight for Ag's mom cuz she's coming to visit and so we need clean bedding and stuff. Holy man, moving is so not cool. Panic-panic-panic. This is my last time online for possibly a few days, possibly only one day, who knows. I don't like not knowing, but I'm going now. Seeeee ya all around.&quot;
&quot;231&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;An enjoyable read. =)&quot;
&quot;232&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;Not moving the forum, just moving out in the physical world. From one apartment to another. Just for the heck of it, we're telling you all! And so you don't wonder why we're not around for possibly the next few days. We'll be baaack!&quot;
&quot;181&quot;;&quot;43&quot;;&quot;<p>`qHaPpY `QHaLLo`qWeEn!</p>

<p>SO you two won't be around to enjoy your special `qHaPpY `QHaLLo`qWeEn! Darts? Thrillseeker we're relying on you then. Giantvoice Agrajag and Pixievoice Aqrn will be moving, Colorvoice Thrillseeker is it to you to spread the spectrochromatic message of `qHaPpY `QHaLLo`qWeEn! If I hadn't met up in true halloween style being shaded then killed by small vampire bat, oh the vampirity, then WindDart Sid &amp; Raiven would be adding color commentary of their own lol. </p>

<p>`qHaPpY `QHaLLo`qWeEn!</p>

<p>ANd be safe everyone. Those Macintosh Computers are fearsome foes.</p>
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&quot;232&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;May you both wind up in a great community, with quiet crimefree neighbors and reasonable rent and pet deposits! Make Salem haul some boxes too, he's a big cat, he can handle it.
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&quot;231&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>The figure itself resembles the AMA American Medical Association's emblem of the snake enwrapped around a cross somewhat. There's also some alchemical symbol of a similar configuration. Humans are a being of symbologies.  </p>

<p>Hssss~~</p>
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&quot;31&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;George Noory is a big backer of people being referred to <a href="http://Www.VisionaryLiving.Com">Www.VisionaryLiving.Com</a> for dream interpretations and more. Yeah that's it I'm foisting the work off onto Rosemary Ellen Guiley, but hey she's a damn good author and researcher.
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&quot;9&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;I've been up to some experimental settings changes, the wiki integration didn't wrk out as well as I'd hoped, but it had potential. I'm having some trickiness locating how to make custom forum styles by the individual color, not the random and preset styles they have. And erasing previous and incomplete mistake forum styles. (rubs hands together) This weekend I'll figuh it out.
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&quot;33&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;OoOoOh! Threads that go Bump in the Site! Some Halloween reading for ye who'll have some dark time on their hands. Me I'll be working the graveyard shift again, but luckily I guess so far that is I'll be working the Waterfront area of one of the most haunted regions of town. Wonder if there's any ghost stories about that place. Stupid me, I'm on the internet.... look it up 'Geist!
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;37&quot;;&quot;Middle Earth Wars, the feedback link didn't work, the level limits were not implemented, and the biggest characters and clans regularly culled the population. Many of whom and many of the type of whom are in those clans Shade is having trouble with now. Grimm/Gandalf came in and personally smacked down a pkiller or two mabe once twice a year in ways that we'd talk about for months to come, but bannigns were highly rare. Shade was where his attention was, the upper class neighborhood kind of, with LOTR as theugly unwanted stepchild, a ghetto where the average player thought Stone Golems related in some way to Gollum so they'd hunt it for the ring. Where the average player had NO idea outside of limited movie exposure how accurate and tributed the game was, one of the designers knew andloved his stuff. Pity the administrators don't share that passion. Welcome to Middle-Earth Shade! Shade Wars? [Who's Pheremone... I mean ^PhEnOm^ and why does he act like he has a peppered broomstick up his sit and spin?]
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Recent lies told by THik: <br />
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;39&quot;;&quot;Crisis announced retirement last night, between awhile and permanently, when inquired further I got no reply. 

Half the time Thik is lying, the other half of the time she's beertarded. I told you guys she wasn't to be trusted {and/or maybe you did too} lol however did she become a COC Clan member. I asked G_ that, he said he doesn't read the board or chat much, had no idea. That's where she does her most damage. her World skills couldn't pay monopoly bills, she's a coward hiding behind higherlevs skirts. 

Envy of FOE likes to make fluff threats about him Hunting DBL when they're the same clan anyways. Nice game Shade lol. Hhhhwowh!
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&quot;156&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;"The BarnCatDrgn, the Shade Jester!" You damn right. And the best of the best the

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Plays the role of "BarnCat!" in Shade! 
Has Starred in: 
{Nfa} / {Trk} / {PoA} / {EGO} / {CAT} :yin{There are some Qualities - - some Incorporate / Things, That have a 
Double / Life, which thus is made A type of that Twin / Entity which Springs from Matter and Light, evinced in Solid / and / Shade.}:yin ~Edgar Allan Poe, "Silence". "Im in ur Poes slashin up all ur poems."

<img src="http://www.sloganizer.net/en/style1,-rkl-CAT-rkr-.png" /> "All our CHAT are Belong To {CAT}!"

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/BonAlene1/avatars/BarnCatAnimated.gif" /> Shade Happens.

<img src="http://files.flamingtext.com/files/2005/06/25/flamingtext_com_1119743115_14893.jpg" /> {Come to Xian Ra CATS & Co. We can at least try to secure at least one corner of the sinking ship for ourselves until it totally goes under. Trust me when the rats leave the sinking ship, the CATs won't be far behind, only maggots flies and other unhygenic things feed on what's long dead.}
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;40&quot;;&quot;Who is this Thikumz and why is she still commenting my MySpace as if I know her as a friend? No matter, page erased, account cancelled. Just very odd seeing it still active and with such stupid comments as recent as 10/31/07 saying \&quot;I CAN STILL SEE LMAO\&quot; &amp; \&quot;WHOA HAHAHA\&quot; is she suffering from some psychological difficulties of any kind lol. (I'll set up another MySpace sometime later, it does take forever to load, but it's a fun place and great advertising for this site.)  :&gt;
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&quot;233&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>Agrajag says: I gotta enable popups for this site?</p>

<p><a href="http://meta.constantintilople.com/gabbin.php">http://meta.constantintilople.com/gabbin.php</a> </p>

<p>Pooping lol. </p>

<p>Sorry guys, it's another grey screen for me. </p>

<p>I even stared at it for a few minutes in case something loaded but my green line pulse webtv site loading dealie was a flat line. </p>

<p>What's the letter after Beta? Ceta? Cignus? Calculus?  </p>

<p>How's it working for you guys?</p>
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;41&quot;;&quot;Besta be done with that. Big thanks to Raiven for the extra security measures on her Saybox! 
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And the Kludde tells me he has Spoken! I've asked him to speak only in quotes there and very occasionally.
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All the stories, I THINK, Kludde has gotten safely off that place and emailed, might need some formatting but we have them now, hence why he's just now taking risks and mouthing off as he is lol. 
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Say, would you guys like an exclusive Eyes Only part of this site where only us in the shadow network of each game can strategize out of the site of dying eyes? The forum may go to open membership and I can only speak in riddles for so long lmao. No really I even I have limits. It'd be open to those IN THE CLANS {of each game, the roster is about the same in each  plays it safe like that} and closely unquestionably allied. 
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{CAT}s have a mysterious new benefactor, things are looking up, if you're in a clan with a C and maybe at least one vowel in it I might let ya know what's up, but it brightened my day. :D (nod)
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&quot;184&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;SpiderMan3 on DVD is just friggin swell. Watched it three times already. Harry Osbourne has really redeemed himself, from crying daddy's rich boy to bonafide true powerful but that'd be giving too much of it away, maybe later! Til then just buy or rent it, tell em Sitegeist sent you. Won't do anything, but it'll make em wonder lol.
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&quot;225&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;I spent this halloween at a whole new jobsite, as always I don't wanna give away too much for security reasons but it was on the waterfront in one of the most haunted areas of town. Nothing real strange, except for hearing people talking who weren't there and being barked at by a dog on the docks who I couldn't see, and hearing the scratchynail footfalls of said unseen doggie. They might have been aboard one of the boats but the thing of it is I was supposed to be totally alone there except for the nightwatchman of one of the bigger vessels. The barking sounded muted somewhat, like a breeze made into sound, as did the voices, bu the dogsteps were perceptibly there solid and close. A mundane event was watching a white bloblike entity hovering in front of one of the cameras trained on a ship in drydock. It moved slowly across the screen, extending a long appendage or two and pulling itself forward. Turned out it was a lit up spider building a web in front of one of the cameras, a tiny spider made to look like it was some 4o ft long, very interesting to watch though, I can see I'm in for some strange times down there.
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&quot;3&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;Calmdowncalmdowncalmdown lol I've done some folder shuffling to increase the navigability of topics here, still not trying to be too complex here but it's a selectively eclectical site. Your thread subscriptions Should not change, but if they have they can be found in their newer apter folders by type. I split Mysterious Librarious into it's two main components and added in a top secret bunker for gamingclan exclusive type matters. {Hey, sometimes the games extend far out of their consoles and turn into spy and sabotage missions to player websites.} They'll have their public square to read the public impersonal general gaming info but to us who share a tag or symbol of the clan, guild, tribe, family, syndicate, we'll have our sequestered area to means and schemes lol. I'll have more time to work on it all to completion this weekend.
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&quot;87&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<font color="#FF0000">Is wine good for you? 
In moderation, a glass or two can help your heart, prevent cancer and more
•Is wine good for you? 
Oct. 26: Yes! Wine expert Joe Bastianich and Joy Bauer tell TODAY’s Hoda Kotb about the health benefits of having a glass. 
Today Show Health
By By Joy Bauer
TODAYShow.com contributor
Joy Bauer MS, RD, CDNTODAY nutritionist and diet editor
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Is wine good for you?In moderation and as part of an overall healthy diet, the short answer is yes! 
Thanks to its alcohol content and non-alcoholic phytochemicals (natural occurring plant compounds), wine has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, certain cancers and slow the progression of neurological degenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease. 
However, the amount of wine you drink matters tremendously. Drink more than what’s recommended, your health benefits are lost and your health risks go up. 
Here’s what’s considered safe and effective:
Men: No more than two drinks per day.
Women: No more than one drink per day.
One drink is defined as a 5-ounce glass of red or white wine, 12 ounces of regular beer (1 bottle) or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits.
The health benefits of wine
When it comes to wine’s health capabilities, here’s what we know:
It’s been well documented that moderate amounts of alcohol can raise your good cholesterol (HDL-cholesterol) and thin your blood. This is thought to be one of the primary cardiovascular benefits from wine (red and white), as well as hard liquor and beer.
Non-alcoholic phytochemicals in wine, such as flavanoids and resveratrol, act as antioxidants and prevent molecules known as “free radicals” from causing cellular damage in the body.  Although some studies which have focused on the health benefits of resveratrol use much greater dosages than you’ll find in an average glass of wine, resveratrol has been shown to prevent blood clotting and plaque formation in arteries by altering lipid profiles and plasma viscosity.  Findings from a recent study suggest that resveratrol can produce potent anti-thrombotic agents that can potentially improve cardiovascular health and lower the risk for coronary heart disease.  In animal studies, resveratrol reduced tumor incidence by affecting one or more stages of cancer development.
Survey: How much wine do you drink?
Red wine provides much more resveratrol compared to white. That’s because the longer the skin is kept on the grape during the wine making process, the greater the concentration of resveratrol in the wine. In the case of white wine production, the skin is removed before fermentation, giving white wines a lower concentration in resveratrol compared to red wines. Also, wines made in cooler climates have greater amounts of resveratrol too. Thus, red wine from cool climates have the most resveratrol. 
The negative side of wine
Wine, however, is not for everyone. Certain medical conditions are worsened by the consumption of wine, so it’s vital you seek the advice of your personal physician. Here’s a few things to know: 
High Triglycerides: One downside to wine consumption is that it can elevate triglyceride levels, which is associated with health problems such as diabetes.  Those who already have high triglycerides should, therefore, avoid or dramatically limit their wine (and alcohol) consumption. 
Breast Cancer Risk: Studies have shown alcohol can increase estrogen levels and raise tumor progression in women with (or at high risk for) estrogen positive breast cancer. 
Migraines: Wine is often a big trigger for people who suffer with migraine headaches. Although white wine contains more sulfites than red wine (sulfites are added to white wine to preserve its light color), red wine seems to be a much bigger migraine trigger. That’s probably due to the accumulation of histamines and tannins from prolonged contact with the skin.
Weight Gain: People who drink alcohol also consume empty calories, calories that lack nutrients and can lead to weight gain.
Five ounces white or red wine = approximately 120 calories.  Drink a bottle of wine (4 glasses), and you’ll be consuming about 480 calories (that’s the equivalent of two 20-ounce Cokes!).
Here’s how alcohol compares to carbohydrate/protein/fat:
1 gram carb = 4 calories
1 gram protein = 4 calories
1 gram fat = 9 calories
1 gram alcohol = 7 calories
Joy Bauer is the author of “Food Cures.”  For more information on healthy eating, check out Joy’s Web site at <a href="http://www.joybauernutrition.com">www.joybauernutrition.com</a>

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</font> I'll be back with the survey, for you and a glass of red wine, for me! Get your own.
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&quot;87&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;Sneaky stinkin bannisterds, there WAS no survey! But I do get the feeling they'd be asking How Many Glasses of Red Wine do You drink a Day? Well? How many? I'll drink 1 - 3 weekdays, 2 - 4 weekends, but then I do that cheapo bottled and boxed dessert wine. For fun wine news lol and other boring drunken ramblings MSNBC - Today: Food & Wine Front Page Address: <a href="http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/3041421/">http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/3041421/</a> on wine and food click some link somewhere on this post, I dunno, I'm too drunk to see it, but hey... I'm Healthy! HAH! Franzia, Carlo Rossi, Richards Wild Irish Rose, MD20/20, red grape, chillable red, dry {Nntchk!}, burgundy {Nnnchtaah!}, lightning creek, white, blush, zinfandel, red grape, aaannd fermented koolaid!
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&quot;31&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;One Tip for Lucid Dreaming: Mellatonin! Wait.. hows that spelleded... MELATONIN! We suffice on the 3mg version. Cheapest I've seen are Rexall and Sun...health or something, been awhiiile. Another one was to set your alarm to go off, very very subtly every 3 hours, but that'd make me mental and sleep is religion to me. I can't be ƒç†ing around with the divine sleep patterns. These days I can't even get to a good astral projection without falling asleep so if it succeeds big whup, I'd be sleepflying anyways.
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;42&quot;;&quot;<font color="#FFA8CF">She did say one thing about Koko that comes to mind, "Uhuh there is no way I can find a man with pink hair anyway attractive." but ya know the funny part is</font> I don't recall anyone asking her anything even remotely related to that. Sounds like an issue on her end. Oh, now I remember, that's her behemo oops mammoth uh vehement denial in reaction to a post concerning her stalking Koko from thread to thread like she's obsessed. And, well, it's true! <font color="#0000FF">That and she's a </font><font color="#008000">pathetic friggin </font><font color="#000000">Font Biter!</font> She sees someone she wants to bug, she'll ape their font color ad nauseum, just creepy.
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;43&quot;;&quot;PppfffssstttHAHAHAHAHA, {wine all over the screen} wouldn't it be funny if her name was Koko too? "Koko knows 400 words in sign language, Koko has a pet kitten she's very gentle with, Koko likes sunning herself and playing on her tire swing, Koko will ask for foods she likes with hand signals even when it's not time to have those." Yeah let her have that name for awhile too, see how long she wants to ape others. Yes that was bad of me, very bad. I got nothing against apes, or Koko, or whoever else, but she is no Gorilla My Dreams. More ah Porcine if ya ask me.
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;44&quot;;&quot;Easy SG, or I'll send Al Sharpton after you. And btw the MySpace page is No More.<font size="7"> Invalid Friend ID. This user has either cancelled their membership, or their account has been deleted. ©2003-2007 MySpace.com. All Rights Reserved.</font> I'm sure to announce when the new one goes up. Just want to have one up to say we got one up so anyone else claiming to be us, can't.
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&quot;234&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Just a little thread for the MySpace users to connect. For the NonMySpace users to discuss the merits and misfires. For those using alternative main homepages like Facebook and Freewebs and LiveJournal and WordPress and who knows whatever else is available out there. Whatcha guys got going? Just tell me you're using This as your homepage lol it'll get ya brownie points.
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;45&quot;;&quot;[i]&gt;Seen from the Outside In, Kludde: Well it looks like you people got a problem! What can you do? You can set aside old differences to attend to these new ones? You can sit back safely in hiding, glad it isn't you, but waiting your turn to be destroyed? You can suck it up and suck up acting as friends just to be on the winning or safe side? You'll probably still be next. You're probably just delaying the inevitable. What you got is a powerful coalition of players and clans who just can't act right. So you got to ask yourselves, are you feeling like Shade is worth fighting for? It's your world too so if you want it back then take it back. Or do you elect to leave it to wreck and ruin and let Cosmic deal with a product gotten out of hand? Let's see here, you got several huge clans who collectively outnumber your current troubles. The antibodies can handle the contagion. Alone you can be picked off one by one at their leisure, but together in cooperation this problem can be conquered. They're counting on their terror attacks keeping you cowed as long as everyone's seperated into bitesized morsels. Band Together! Forget the Gate, as it's been abundantly pointed out the main big bad toughies are the only ones suited for that task anyway. Let them hammer their heads against brickwalls down there while you all take it to their smaller minions infecting the surface world. You can stay and fight, and with all your numbers and networking you can retake Shade, or you can be culled and reaped by the hungrier harvesters. They're already attacking eachother as well, and you see how that weakens their forces. Don't follow that lead, be stronger than that. Grimm said put aside old differences and tackle the Gate, he knew what a unified force of Shaders could accomplish. The Portals aren't going anywhere, the Gate will be there after you attend to what's important. Right now you only hope this eventually ends, and dream it'll stop. It won't do it by dreaming, and any dream worth having is a dream worth fighting for. Besides, even if this doesn't work wouldn't you rather go out fighting on your feet than crying on your knees? Roaring rather than whimpering? Well I leave it up to you, this Kludde is just a name in a clan that exists only in memory, your ultimate decision doesn't affect this Kludde. I just couldn't let this obvious solution to a problem that's gone on too long and been too strong slip by you wise and smart and overwhelmingly powerful ShadePatriotics. Show a love of the game or find something you do love to do on your cellphones, it's your monthly bill, don't blow those bucks on upping your blood pressure in stressing and depressing out. No game, not even Shade is worth that, unless you're willing to fight for it? A force divided against itself cannot stand. Now Unify! Or depart. I Now ConKludde this. Good Luck and may Shade be with you.&lt;[/i]
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;46&quot;;&quot;I triple doe dippedy doo dah dare ya to post that on the ShadeBoard, it'll never work, but who knows. No it'll definitely never work lmao but well written! That William Wallace or General Patton you were channelling?
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&quot;92&quot;;&quot;38&quot;;&quot;Do not Ever mix Instant coffee in with regular Brew grounds! I'm up to my ankles in steaming overflow coffee mess. A mud of soggy hot grounds and dark water. It clogged up the filter basket. Ugh what a disaster and me with minutes before having to get ready for work. Looks like I'll be staying awake and energized by singing badly all night, it'll keep the vermin off the property lmao.
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;47&quot;;&quot;Ultra Magnus actually, and I think I already did lol awhile before you dared me. &gt;Let em chew on that one for awhile&lt; Ultra Magnus says Autobots this new menace is greater than all the Decepticons combined, oh and Galvatron says Like it or not Autobot, we are Allies now against a common foe! &gt;or ftl or dbl or 7ds or ram, they're all the same clan really, at least you can safely treat them as such.&lt; Btw, You cat left your Cellphones at home and you got messages to check. On both,. So I envisioned Shade's predicament in absolutes and posted in the extreme, but I really do think you guys all banding together would work. &gt;Do a headcount of all that alone, very impressive&lt; Listen I am the ahem Veteran of Countless battletech campaigns, two tours of duty of transformers on earth and have faced down the pompous windbox Optimus Prime Himself. If there's gonna be nothing but war then you play it like war or you plan a vacation til it blows over, if ever. But that's just how I see it. You guys do whatever works best for you. Kludde hasn';t seen the light of SHade in almost a year now, not since I strafed someone named Strad and later that night carved up a level six at clovendale or somesuch and me a level 5 undead in ground leavings lol got myself a nice steel jade set off that one, and kept it cause she sent me a nasty pm about it later.
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;48&quot;;&quot;Wow, just got back from over there and they didn't understand a word I said and I didn't understand a word of what they said either. But it looks like I lit a fire under some of them lol. Sadly I don't think they're enough to make a dent or difference in what's happening to your game over there. My earlier comparison to btech and tformers was unfair, we didn't have experience loss or gear loss in those games and if ya ask me that's a real slagged up way of making a game to be. You bust your hump to get to some far off town to kill a monstrous monster only to have it snagged off you by someone with a better phone or larger clan? That's not smart programming. Might have seemed a good idea at the time, but it's been abused ever since along with other ways to abuse that poor retarded helpless game. You get a better phone cat, play BOT2RUMBLE instead, or Mech. Leave Shade to slide down the exhaust chute until Shade2 then see if Cosmic has learned anything from it's first draft. Besides BOTS2 has Flashemchats as it's chat client, two funs in one menu. Think about it.
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;49&quot;;&quot;Blah, I say play what you got time and energy and the taste for. Shade is for the hardcores who have eight hours a day to gather power, without that you lack a competitive edge and have to rely on Shade going easy on you. You can tell them your server or phone aren't as good, you can tell them you have real life concerns that take away from time you might spend there investing in making a huge popular respected videogame character lol. They won't understand, or you'll get ridiculed. Ignore them, in most cases they're deliberately misunderstanding you in favor of raising themselves up by putting down others. It might just be time to back away from Shade, the 'Cat is working a new jobsite these days, with people and cameras in abundance, very little opportunity to pull out the phone and Shade off for awhile. Except at home, and eh, sorry, but there are still better games at home to play than the cellphone ones. There's just the obligation to the clan to consider. I know he'd feel guilty about feeling like he'd be leaving them. Has G_3 ever had days like that? Where it'd be easier to just pull the fast fade, delete character, suddenly disband the clan and make a break for it?
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;50&quot;;&quot;<font face="TEmpus sans ITC" color="#4B0082" size="3">Lol,  leave the status quo and always remain a thorn in their side. By the way little miss interfere in everyone's game is now on KOR and JMP clan threads to do her bidding.</font><div class="sig"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/Sparkle2/Smilies/Jumping_mouse.gif" /></div>&quot;
&quot;159&quot;;&quot;51&quot;;&quot;Primus' Decree, what a rodhead lol. This'll be DBL FTL FOE KOR JMP she controls now? Well now the goal of the game is to be ThikMami's friend and remain so no matter what she says about any else of your friends or she can bring the endless rain of her reign reined in on you? The Pits with that! Hey I thought CrossEyez was going to lay into Blade for a minute there. Bummer about that not happening, KOR and JMP I'd counted on to join the side of the angels.
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;53&quot;;&quot;Okaaayyy, maybe not, I'm making it and making it and making it but the folder is just not appearing anywhere else than folder creation. Be patient, ThE {CAT}aCoMbS will happen.
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;43&quot;;&quot;<font face="Microsoft Sans Serif">The Shade Board &gt; Shade - Non-Technical &gt; Shade Player Creations &gt; *Spoofer In*: "The Wizard of Shade!" <br />
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Wizard of Shade!"<br />
CatDrgN <br />
02-25-2005, 01:26 <br />
Twisters of Fate, those huge magical tornados that officially don't exist but make for very potent fictional plot devices to kick a good story off with, set down and picked a house clean off the ground. Sound familiar? <br />
Well how about it being swept up off to a whole other kingdom/dimension? Ringing any bells? <br />
Goood.<br />
Coool. <br />
Because that's about where all that you think you know of what's going to happen next, and next after this next and so on, ENDS! But, we're letting the house fly up and away and land IN the land OF Shade, right onto Jagan's foot. <br />
"OOOOOUUUWWWWH!!! Damn you, get this HOUSE OFF MY FOOT!" Jagan roared, her eyes flashing a very deadly red. <br />
Eaglex looks out the kitchen window. "Why do I get the feeling we're not in Kansas anymore?" Eagle grimaced "and why do I care about Kansas?!? I WAS in Florida!" <br />
Reygar looked out the living room window "Whoa, you're telling me, I was in Canada! Minding my own business, playing 'WarCraft' (ducks back inside grumblingly)" <br />
Eaglex tilted her head, her feathers ruffling perplexed "and I don't think that's Toto..," <br />
Jagan glared "Do you two MIND! MY FOOT!!!" Eaglex's eyes widened "Oh my gosh, oh I'm so sorry, oh wow, I'm on my way out right now." Jagan stood impatiently tapping her one free foot. Twilite walked by, paused, her eyelashes fluttering confusedly. "Hmmm, what happened here?" Jagan trusted Twilite to piece this together herself and silently allowed for this. <br />
Eagle ran outside and around the house. "Oh, there you are! Hiya so sorry about the house dropping on your foot and all, here lemme help ya out." <br />
Jagan muttered "yeah yeah just y'know.. house, the foot, soon please thank youuuu..," <br />
Reygar stepped out, stretched and was laughed at. Why? He was wearing a fluffy black dog costume! "Christ, what the hell now..," he "mutt"ered, lol. <br />
After Jagan was freed, introductions were made. "I'm E.Jagana, the Dark Witch of Chaos, my friends call me Jagan, and some even call me The Shark." <br />
"Pleased to meet you! I'm Eaglex, and this is Toto!" "Reygar." <br />
"Toto can talk!"<br />
"Reygar, I said, my name's Reygar!" <br />
"Toto's talking and so much bigger than I remember him being!" Twilite interrupted with a petite clearing her throat type of noise. "Ahem, I'm Twilite the Light Witch of Grimm! Mwa!" Reygar smiled and bowed. "I'm Reygar, the Sandwich on Rye with Pickles of Kosher." <br />
Eaglex chuckled "Toto's such a comedian! heheheh!" Reygar scowled and crossed his fluffy black arms in hurt pride and indignation. <br />
"Anyways, Toto and I really really need to get back home, if only there was a way how!" <br />
A tiny voice next to her elbow piped in "You need to go see the Wizard of Shade!" <br />
"Oh my, what are these?" <br />
Twilite looked down and around, "Oh these are the Newbkins. Inhabitants of this fair town of Byrendell. Where we and you and your house happen to be, hee hee!" <br />
Jagan pointed to a few of them standing on a huge square "And those are the Newbkins On The Block!" <br />
As those Newbkins sang a barbershop quartet of 'Hangin' Tough', Reygar looked around, "They sure are little...hmmm..," and read a sign saying 'No kicking, tossing, or otherwise abusing the Newbkins!' "Rats, lol." he thought. <br />
Eaglex covered her eyes, blushing "They're not wearing gear or anything!" <br />
"That's how to tell that they're little" Twilite said "aherm, I meant... starting out!" <br />
Jagan chuckled "You two should really be getting on with this story and going to see the Wizard of Shade." <br />
Twilite nodded, "Yes, Yes, you should really visit Grimm! He's the coolest! So wise and powerful." <br />
Jagan pondered "..or Chaos, there is more than one force in Shade and our forces are getting pretty strong." <br />
Reygar held up one paw in protest, then hid it behind his back with a doglike snarl and a sigh "No, no. I'm thinking, for transportation, we need someone who's gonna be able to warp us back to where we came from, her to Florida and Me to .. lol .. WarCraft! I mean.. Canada!" The Newbkins all pipsqueeked in a jumbled chorus "Zanden!" "You need to see the Teleport Wizard Guy!" "Ne1 got any Gpots?" <br />
"Zanden's the one you seek!"<br />
"a/s/l plz"<br />
"See Zanden for getting back home."<br />
"Anyone got any gear for me pleez?"<br />
"Zanden!" <br />
Eaglex lookd at Rey who looked back at her "Dunno about you, but I wanna get back home and out of this stupid dog costume, I think it's got Fleas." <br />
"You're absolutely Right, Toto! We need to see Zanden! But where do we find him?" <br />
Jagan smiled and offered help "My guess is you have but to Follow the Crimson Stained Brick Road to the Sapphire City of X!" Twilite nodded "Yeppers, that's the one, safe travels you two! Mwa!" And so Eaglex and Toto, er, oops, Reygar went off, the wrong way! Reygar bellowed out in song, the mood was right, the situation called for it, why not? Eagle joined on merrily "We're off to See the Wizard, the Wonderful Wizard of Shade, Because because because because of, uh because just because!" <br />
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E. Jagana<br />
02-25-2005, 06:31 Very quickly in a helium induced voice: <br />
Followthecrimsonstainedroad! Followthecrimsonstainedroad! <br />
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CatDrgN <br />
02-25-2005, 07:57  <br />
And so further along the wrong direction entirely, our heroes happen upon the the peaceful little town of Coradale. Nothing really remarkable about it, other than a few Newbkins here and there working out their biceps and pects taking on beating the red goo outta bats, rats and other small prey. <br />
Sadistic little buggers aint they?<br />
Gotta love that. <br />
EagleX stopped outside the gates for a second pausing to gasp and catch her breath. "Gosh Toto, you and this basket are a regular stitch in the side to drag behind all the time!" <br />
Reygar smiled and wolfed down another sandwich he'd found in the basket "Keep up the good work, Eagle, you're doing just fine! &lt;Munch munch chomp chomp&gt; At this rate we should be at Coradale in no time at all." Eaglex rolled her eyes "HEY! Put down the subway sandwich there, 'Jared', in case you haven't noticed, we have arrived." Reygar hopped out of the basket, str-r-r-retched and yawned. "Well I'll be damned, lmao, okay so we're here, now what?" Just off the path a group of Newbkins was watching as a larger figure slowly and deliberately killed a squeeling goblin scout before their astonished eyes, then proceeded to bite off it's little head. "SEE WHAT YOU GOTTA DO IS TIME YOUR HITS AND KEEP A EYE ON YOUR HP TOO THEN WHEN THE CRITTER IS DEAD YOU GO TO THE CHEST ON THE GROUND AND PICK UP STUFF TO USE OR SELL." <br />
Eaglex smiled and waved at the figure, then gasped in shock, this person was a member of the undead! His greenish skin slick and peeling off the cheek in rubbery flaps exposing yellow-grey teeth sprouting from black-purple gums. "YES WHAT OH HEY SUP I WAS JUST TEACHIN THESE NEWBS HOW TO HUNT FOR STUFF" <br />
Eaglex cleared her throat "Yes, that's so cool! Not many people take the time to teach the younger generation about stuff like that..." eying the chewed up goblin corpse on the ground she cringed "... uh We were wondering if you could help us out here a bit. See me and my poor little doggie here are lost." Reygar laughed and let out a few sarcastic bark noises. <br />
"SURE THING WILL DO MY NAMES CONDOK THE UNDEAD WOODSMAN" Reygar unconsciously scratched one fluffy dog ear "Woodsman?" "YEAH SEE THIS ARMOR IM WEARING AND THE AXE I GOT ON NOW? WOODSMAN. HOW MUCH MORE CLEARER CAN IT BE" <br />
Reygar nodded, "Ah ok, good point, and well made!" "THANKS." <br />
"Yer welcome, arf arf, lol"<br />
"NICE LIL DOGGIE!"<br />
"&#@% off." <br />
Eaglex gasped "TOTO! Such language! Anyways, kind sir, we're seeking the mighty Wizard of Shade, we really need to get back home" "OH COOL YEAH ZANDENS THE ONE YOUR LOOKIN FOR. ILL HELP YA FIND HIM. MAYBE HE CAN HELP ME GET WHAT IM LOOKIN FOR TOO." Eaglex smiled "Oooh thank thank thank you, yes, we'll all go together, then we can go home and you can get your...?..." Condok leaned towards them and smiled "BRAINS" "Brains? Well you seen awfully smart already, Condok sir.." "NOT TO THINK WITH BUT TO EAT" <br />
Reygar tapped her shoulder "Ahem, he's undead, uhhh, night of the living dead, resident evil, y'know?" <br />
Eagle froze up "Ooooh, brains, well, uh I'm afraid we only got one each and can't spare you any, but help us in our quest and maybe we can pick up some lunch on the way, if not when we get there?" "SURE THING LEAD THE WAY" <br />
Reygar, Eagle and Condok then broke out in song. "We're OFF to see the WIZARD the wonderful WIZARD of SHADE because because because because be-something that RHYMES with Shade!" <br />
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CatDrgN<br />
02-25-2005, 09:53  <br />
Nachstburg. Midnight, the winds howled in just that right eery pitch that shivered the spine and and rose all the hairs on the back of your neck, but when you were hairy all over it was just something you had to get used to, or go plain nuts with it. Distraction was nice though, watching these three visitors come up the trail was entertainment. His predatory eyes zeroed in on them and discerned, hmmm, some sort of feathered female, not to hard on the eyes, an undead of notable level, but equipped in armors of woodsmen, must need spare gear, could make him a deal, and, what the shading heck... a giant black poodle? His ears flatted back, tail lashing he let out a hiss and low growl. Eaglex stopped, eyes wide open "Stop, wait, GUYS! Did you hear that? omg that was freaky!" <br />
Condok looked around and shrugged "THAT HISS GROWL NOISE? YEAH I HEARD IT TOO. WHO KNOWS WHAT WEIRD CREATURES COULD BE ROAMIN AROUND HERE" Eaglex shook her head, "Nooo no no, not that noise, I mean, did one of you fart?!" Reygar said absolutely nothing. A pair of carnivorous looking eyes flashed above them, the full moon silhouetting a monstrous winged tailed form wearing some kinda doofy looking cap with fringes and bells. "Whhhho goesss there.." "HI UP THERE." <br />
"Ssssstate yourrrr bussinessss..." <br />
Eaglex looked around until she saw the eyes and yelped in suprise, but Reygar stared the eyes down even though they were above them "Yeah hey listen, mr. scary whoever, we're on a mission here, so step aside or we're gonna have to... uh... do something." "Ssssilence Canine currrr, I make the rulesss here, thisss is MY domainnn..." the voice below the eyes rumbled back with forced menace. Eaglex had ad enough and expressed her impatience, stepping forward she proclaimed "Why do you hide in the shadows, surely you have no reason to Fear us do you?" <br />
"Hhhhwell no, not exactly nnnno..." <br />
"Then come on out into the light down here where we can see you and talk!" <br />
"....rrright now?"<br />
"Yes, please? Right now."<br />
"nnnow as innn now you're meaning..."<br />
"Yes. Please. Now." <br />
"...hhhhhokay, wait right there a sec, I'll be down in two flicks or more." <br />
And so they waited, and waited a bit more. Eaglex sighed "Hey! We're still waiting here huh? C'mon, shake a leg!" "Which leg ssshall I be ssshaking?" <br />
"The ONES that GET you DOWN HERE!" Eaglex yelled. "Hhhhyou asssked for it..." a bit more waiting, then with explosive fury a large black and sapphire form explosively exploded from the shadows, it whizzed and whirred it's blurred furred form all about them, tripping them up, and leaping over them, it's eyes flashing green laser streaks all around as it attacked. <br />
Eaglex drew back one gloved hand, removed both the gloves, the gloves were off, she meant business and <br />
&lt;&lt;&lt;SMACK!&gt;&gt;&gt; <br />
This well-timed strike barreled right into the assailant, forcing him to his knees and inducing a piteous yeowling. "Oh owie owie owie owie OW, dthat hurt, oh man, ouch, no more, no more, please, no no no spare me, please, don't hurt me anymore." Eaglex put the gloves back on and "Not in the face, not in the face, oh my god, this is it, this is truly it for me, I'm a goner, oh woe is me, goodbye cruel world, it's been real, so long see ya, sayanara, and fond fare--.." Eaglex covered it's whining mouth. "Just shush okay? Shoosh, be quiet, you hear me? We coulda avoided all this but you had ta be all macho and mysterious so I dealt with you. I'm not a mean person at heart, but you pressed the wrong buttons. Now who the... what the hell are you?" The figure stood up in full view, striving for a dramatic moonlit effect to redeem himself, but not quite achieving this. "I, my new friends and allies who aren't gonna hurt me cause I'm a nice guy, ...  The Cowardly CatDrgN!" CatDrgN bowed and saluted quite nobly, not quite dispelling his earlier scene of whining for his life like a weakling, but it was a nice effort nonetheless, lol. <br />
"Well sir Cat, would you like to put aside this difference and join us in our quest?" <br />
"Huh? Where ya going?" <br />
"WERE GONNA GO TO SEE THE WIZARD OF SHADE" CatDrgN pondered this, but was glaring a little at the giant fluffy black dog in the basket. "Yes, sure, I'll accompany you, but the Dog scoots out and lets me ride in the basket instead." Reygar growled and bristled <br />
"Not a chance fleabag, this here's my ride, a one-seater, no cats allowed, ya dig?" <br />
"I think not, you have legs, walk yourself, dog." Reygar growled and stood up, but Eagle stood between them in a flash "Cats and Dogs, golly gee, just stop it, let's compromise here, you both can have the basket as long as you carry it instead!" Without thinking, that was found agreeable. <br />
And so, oh no not again, they're gonna sing, cover your eyes folks, see no evil, here it comes: "We're off to see the wonder, the wizardful wonder of Shade, because because because because of the wizardful... pizzas he made?" <br />
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CatDrgN<br />
02-25-2005, 10:10  <br />
More on the track, travelling steadily still in the wrong direction, this was noticed by one who watched intently with interest into her dark crystal ball. <br />
E.Jagana was just about tired of trying to figure this mystery out, this bunch couldn't find the cover of a book if they were Reading it! They were way off track and collecting more like-minded wanderers. "I'll let them continue a bit more, then I'm sending you four to capture them!" She pointed at four kinda scary looking Thieving Kenders equipping themselves busily into tattered batwing gliders. Jagan smiled down into the crystal ball, turning a knob at the base and focussing in on Eaglex, who appeared to be trying to brush Reygar who was struggling and mouthing some profanities that would very likely be editted by Shade Board Admin staff. "Yesss, (christ do I gotta say this line? okay..,) Yesss. I'll get you, my pretty, and your little... dog?... too! (That was so lame, on with the story eh?)" Eh indeed, I mean on with the story, indeed. The {counts on fingers} four adventurers soon, by fight and by flight eventually wound up at a dead end. It had a town there, yes, but it was the end of the line, this was great, just perfect! "UH GUYS MIGHT NOT BE MY PLACE TA SAY THIS BUT I THINK WERE LOST" Condok crossed his arms and leaned against a pine tree, causing it to creak for mercy. <br />
Reygar and CatDrgN sniffed around, Cat's nose casting identify spells in every direction: "[Reygar is a bad doggie, bad bad doggie, no biscuit for him. Reygar is currently in need of a flea dip.]" Reygar cast Identify back at the Cat wondering what he was chuckling about: "[CatDrgN is a weirdo, CatDrgN is a little off in the noggin, CatDrgN is currently laughing about something he saw in Identify about Toto, oops, Reygar.]" <br />
"HEY!" Reygar snarled. <br />
"Whaaaat?" CatDrgN held up both paws in defense. "What did your identify say about me? TELL ME!" "Ya don't wanna know, lol." <br />
"Oh, really!"<br />
"Yesss, really."<br />
"Fine, I don't wanna know anyways"<br />
"Good, cause you won't."<br />
"Big deal, goodie for you."<br />
"Yeah goodie for me, haw haw" <br />
The small pleading pine tree Condok was leaning on had finally conceded defeat and snapped and fell, hitting a pitchfork, causing it's handle to flip up from a haystack, sending some kind of surprised clown flying straight up and loudly. <br />
"HUH?" it said in amazement. <br />
Eaglex looked in amazement "Oh wow, oh man, what the... what were you doing in there, so sorry to disturb you in the middle of your whatever you were doing!" <br />
"Hello, yes, quite alright, fine fine, over and done with, yes, greetings, are in order, and here are mine, Greetings and salutations, I am Trik, the ScareClown!" <br />
"You mean scarecrow, you're literally stuffed with hay." Trik chuckled "..oh this, hah, well, actually, no, it itches horribly, but it's not me, I was searching for something in that haystack." "LET ME GUESS A NEEDLE RIGHT?" <br />
"Quite right Mr. zombie, a needle, in a haystack. Ya see I was just in Okt'an entertaining a small group of orc children, tying up a real dandy of a huge balloon animal when the dratted thing up and took off on me. I need the needle for when I catch up to it I can POP it and store it away somewhere safe before it gets up to too much mischief." Eaglex perked up, "Well hey listen, if ya wanna come with us, we can probably find your needle and balloon critter, the Wizard of Shade might be able to help you out there. We're all going to get something from him too." <br />
Trik sighed and sat down in a resigned heap "I hate begging, I dislike beggars, I cannot join you, please kindly earn your your your whatevers without me, thank you." <br />
"BUT I NEED MY BRAINS! IM STARVING HERE" Reygar piped in too "I gotta get back up to Canada and Warcraft, there's no telling whats going on up there and in there without me being there." "Yes yes, and I need to return to Florida, I'm due for work in an hour and I mustn't be late!" Eaglex looked at CatDrgN, suddenly remembering that he was in this for some reason too, what could he possibly want, Courage or something? <br />
CatDrgN looked up and at all of them "What? Me? Oh, uh, just a nice large cup of coffee for me, I'm absolutely terrified without a nice caffeine rush going through me. Get me going on some espresso and I'm a WILDCAT, not like I am now, but WOW I'm a bad dude!" Reygar laughed his ...tail... off. <br />
Suddenly the ground below their feet was covering with streaking shadows (not shadow clan members without armor running past, but actual shadows from above!) and above them a troupe of Flying Kenders descended, and grabbed them all by their backpacks and the basket too. "Don't bother with the singing, okay? You all utterly sucked, mass earaches for all of us see? We'll do the tune instead" They cackled "Ready guys" <br />
"Ready!!" <br />
"You're all off to see E.Jagana, the Wicked Witch of Chaos, because because because ... she frikkin said so!" and so the became timy specks in the sky that would only be slightly larger specks when seen in a binocular and were carried off to parts unknown. <br />
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CatDrgN <br />
02-26-2005, 10:09 AM <br />
Coming to after being clubbed unconscientious was a rude awakening to be sure, especially after it having had taken a few tries to knock them out in the first place, a painful process involving repeated clubbings and earsplitting headaches. But coming out of it was alot better, really! CatDrgN sat up first, then clutched his headrush from sitting up too quickly "Aauuggh, damn what a rush!" Looking at his four fallen companions "Oh cripes and crimeny." <br />
Trik sat up quickly with a rustling of hay and a jingling of bells. "At ease, sir cat, We must be here, because we aint all there." Reygar and Eaglex sat up too "Oh wow my aching head, did anyone get the number of that freight train?" Reygar asked. A clawlike boney fist burst from the ground like vengeance from beyond the grave and Condok too rose up and stood. "NICE EFFECT!" {story's author nods offscreen and agrees} <br />
E.Jagana strode in, hands rubbing together eagerly. "Well well well, what have we here (and yet more cliches, nice, thanks) Now that I have you what am I going to do with you? KENDERS! To my side! Escort the prisoners to Mac's Mapping Room!" And hustled and bustled they were led there. "Now, look, see this? This is where the trail to the Sapphire City of X is, XianRa. It is Here, You were There, now You are Here, care to try going the right way now?" <br />
CatDrgN smiled "Sure thing, yeah the map, duuuh how could we have forgotten that..," <br />
Jagan handed the link to Condok and waved them off. "Now good luck! and safe journeys." <br />
Outside Byrendell the group regrouped into a group again. Eaglex took a look at the link, then rubbed her eyes and handed it to Trik. "I can't see a thing, I don't have ...online access..." "Whoops silly me, well here, I can see the way now, follow me, and do try to keep up. I brake for Nearly Nothing." As they were speeding on south, Jagan observed through her dark crystal ball and sighed with relief, the sooner they got to the city of X the sooner this story would be over. <br />
A Kender tapped her on the shoulder and asked "Shouldn't we have done something evil to them first? We're bad guys right? It's how we play, right? Yes?" <br />
Jagan roared out a blast of the purest white hottest Mage's Wrath at the Kender for his insubordination. "Aaaaaggh! I'm meltinnnng, oh no, oh hell, this sucksss...gurgle-glop..." <br />
E.Jagana smiled, nodding an approval at how also that famous line was handled. Her eyes widened and she rushed to the mute button on the crystal ball, but it was too late! "We're off to see the wizard again, because because because my friend, if we don't then we won't ever see this story end." <br />
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CatDrgN<br />
02-26-2005, 10:24 AM <br />
{Sigh, hoooh, okay I can do this, final chapter here, hrrrrgh, &lt;pops knuckles&gt; Let's burn through this manuscript!} The gates were tall and very forbidding-looking, but here they were finally at the Sapphire City of X, having finally travelled all the Right Way down the Crimson Stained Brick Road. Eaglex looked up at the top of the huge gate and marvelled at the sheer scale of it. CatDrgN sat on the ground and tried to think of some way to get through it. Condok and Reygar were playing cards and Trik walked AROUND it. Hey I never said the gate was an access to anywhere, lol, be thankful Grimm doesn't design gates like this. As the others followed meekly and feeling quite foolish, the approached a much more modest gate, built from a cut-in right into the side of a huge sapphire dome that reached to the skies! <br />
SKIES!!<br />
WOW! <br />
okay, lol, just had to get that outta my system. Concentrating here, okay, ready. <br />
The gate was a simple braced wooden shield with a slit cut at the top curved of it above the armlashings. <br />
Trik knocked on the door, then Eagle knocked, then CatDrgN wanted to knock, and Condok chuckled, walked up and made wheezing sounds and he scratching his claws on it, but Reygar took the cake by sitting down pawing at the door and whining. <br />
It worked, because the door finally opened, the slit part anyways. "Yeah! What!" <br />
"Hello, Sir, We're trying to see the Wizard of Shade, Zanden, so we can get home, so Trik can find a needle in a haystack, so Condok, can, we'll get to that later, so CatDrgN can get some coffee." "No." <br />
Eaglex looked back at the others, "He says no!" "We heard we heard." <br />
"But, Toto! What are we going to do?" <br />
"For the last time my name is not, Screw it, I'm TOTO and I'm ¶·ßßed Off Now! Bad enough I aint had a hit song since "Africa" now some shnittzy little idjit backwashed skinscraping wants to tell us no we can't go in? SCREW THAT!" <br />
With one mighty kick, the door exploded into wooden shrapnel, flying lethally about and impaling a few minor imps. They never knew what hit them, A giant menacing black sheepdog barrelled around tossing minor imps in every direction. <br />
An Undead Woodsman and a CatDrgN were whizzing around the room, taking bites out of dark clerics and clawing up the rest, Eaglex squared off against a Necromancer, and Trik saw what he could do to add to this story's "R" rating by whupping on a Shade Demon Lord. Finally, with the room full of viscera, body fluids, gore, bone fragments, and wooden chests, they moved on forwards and upwards, to a set of stairs going up and forward. <br />
Zanden was prepared though, he composed himself regally, sitting on his throne and looking down at the tiny door as it opened and revealing (counts on fingers) Five squeeking astonished entrants. "Holy Gosh, I had no idea, he would be this HUGE!" <br />
"Holy Flaming Gargoyles, I never knew you would be this Small!" They all felt like Newbkins, dwarfed by the height and power of Zanden, meanwhile paying no attention to the man behind the curtain, playing a game on his cellphone. <br />
"Hey who's that guy!" <br />
Zanden looked down, "Beats the heck outta me, he's been here for two hours, shaking his phone and cursing his server, he's quite amusing, really." <br />
"ANYWAYS WERE HERE FOR..." <br />
"My undead friend, I know what you are all here for, and I have just the thing for all of you. Condok, now tell me, why of all things do you want brains?" <br />
"TO EAT. BRAIN FOOD LIKE FOR MORE INTELLIGENCE. I WANNA LEVEL UP MY MAGE AN HEALR!" <br />
"You can't do that as an undead, you have to die, now!" Zanden withdrew a huge crystal battleAxe he called "Axxess" and swung! Didnt think Zanden could be that dangerous did ya? LoL! Condok resurrected, and quickly dressed back up in his armoring of the woodsman and stood next to the door, ready to begin his new living life. "CatDrgN, you're a creature of little means, and few needs, what could you possibly be attempting to want now?" <br />
"Coffee, please, with creamers to the max, I want Irish Creme, German Chocolate, Swiss Mocha, French Vanilla and English Toffee creamers in it." <br />
"That's alot (hands him the coffee, large cupped and hot) I don't know why, but what do you call this, it's barely coffee anymore!" "European-in-my-coffee, get it, You're a P-" "Alright alright, damn, all this way just to set me up for a word gag, damn you're something." <br />
Eaglex waved her hand, looked at Reygar, oops, now it's Toto? Looked at Toto and raised his paw and waved it too. "Ah, Eaglex and Toto, now you two wanted something real special, perhaps riches, fame, wealth, renown?" <br />
"We'd just like to go home, sir, we've been gone an awful long time and we have people on the other side worried about us." Zanden reached down into a giant chest next to his throne and pulled out two pairs of items. "Eagle, These are magic Flippers! Jagan would have given them to you but she was so eager to be rid of you guys both times it slipped her mind, but here you go, put these flippers on your feet, and sing like a shark, then clap your feet three times." "Don't I have to SAY Anything?" <br />
"Nope, lmao, I just wanna see if you can possibly sing like a shark, that'll be good enough for me, lol." <br />
Zanden handed Reygar a pair of magic cymbals to clash together, at first he frowned, then he snuck up behind CatDrgN and &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;CLASH!&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt; caused him to leap forty feet in the air in startlement! Laughing he faded from view as the CatDrgN glared, spilled coffee steaming all over him. "Trik, about that Needle." <br />
"Yes! You got one?" <br />
"Right here, dude, and uh (whispers and points at CatDrgN) yeah mhh-hmm.." <br />
CatDrgN looked at them both, but saw the needle too late.., {{{POP!}}}<br />
Ffffwwwwwweewwfffwpfppwpfwpfppppttt! <br />
The End! <br />
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From:_TablesTurned _Feb-25 5:06 _ <br />
Welp, looks like The Sapphire City of X was pretty well-prepared for the arrival of CatDrgn, along with all of his inimitable tomfooleries and titillating cajoleries, (whoa baby!) AND his illustrious companions!!! lol. Woo-oo-oo wizn't he wonderful?!? CatDrgn, you sooooo rock!!! Well, I better get going before somebody comes along and decides to drop a house on ME too!!!!! lol. ;-) <br />
{Tables is a member of talkcity's The Maze board, where I originally printed this literary garbage, oops, story? Suprisingly, BarnCat stories are gaining a bit of a following over there, I might have to think of making some more for them, and maybe bringing some of them here too, lol!} <br />
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E. Jagana<br />
02-26-2005, 07:24  <br />
Hilarious stuff, Cat! And by the way, when I am not terrorizing children and small dogs, I am tossing banana peels in front of old folks homes! (Yep, busy, busy, busy) :D <br />
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CatDrgN<br />
02-26-2005, 11:12 <br />
Oh<br />
my<br />
God, <br />
You're Horrible Horrible, lol. bad bad bad bad bad. I actually used to like flicking dimes out onto the skating rink in Portland, small thin, hard to see, and sssssskkkkkkkkrrrrrrrttttt!! they're off their feet. fun fun fun fun fun. I did have one other story project, but I'd need Quite a Few Verizonteers from the audience..., <br />
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pinkaaa<br />
02-28-2005, 01:22 AM <br />
Great stuff Barny! This was my favourite part: Eaglex took a look at the link, then rubbed her eyes and handed it to Trik. "I can't see a thing, I don't have ...online access..." Lol <br />
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bandyt<br />
02-28-2005, 03:35  <br />
Lmao! cat, this is a classic. i miss your work but i really enjoyed this entire story! <br />
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CatDrgN<br />
02-28-2005, 11:00  <br />
It was kinda bursting from my "TooLazyToWriteMore" barrier. The players were set, the time was whenever, and the current clan roster seemed Made for this tale, lol. {Except for stuffing poor Reygar into a fluffy dog costume...,} LoL, I'm gonna hearing about that one. Haaawwwh! And Now, I return Shade Player Creations to it's normally scheduled programming and far better barders, lol. {Takes a bow and vanishes in a puff of methane} <br />
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E. Jagana<br />
02-28-2005, 11:09  <br />
'Somewhere over the rainbow click your ruby red heels together six times and the Portal will open! Auntie Em! Auntie Em! there is no place like um...Byr! There is no place like Byr!' <br />
Cut to black and white.<br />
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CatDrgN<br />
03-01-2005, 07:53  <br />
Dear Auntie Em, Hate the Farm, Hate Kansas, taking the Displacer Hound Toto with me to Byrendell. :D <br />
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E. Jagana<br />
03-01-2005, 11:49 <br />
Here doggie, doggie, doggie. <br />
Ok, what formerly perfectly respectable novel can we trash next? He he he.... <br />
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pinkaaa<br />
03-01-2005, 11:58  <br />
The Phantom Tollbooth?? That was a childhood favourite :) <br />
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CatDrgN <br />
03-02-2005, 03:16 AM <br />
I'm thinking massive volumes, irreverently thrashed, crashed, and mishmashed in a uniquely Shaded style, with charactater seasoning. Grimm and his brother wrote the other good stuff, so I don't wanna touch that. <br />
Ever have a story idea in mind so big, so bad, that it either needs to be expressed, or forgotten, before you go nuts? That's what happend to me, alot, lol.:rockon: <br />
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BarnCat <br />
06-27-2007, 01:21 AM <br />
To celebrate the original version making into a Top Ten Movies of All Time article I heard on the radio? <br />
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INFinity<br />
06-27-2007, 03:45 AM <br />
Glad you bumped this one from the vault...had me busting a gut! <br />
ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:<br />
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BarnCat <br />
06-27-2007, 04:23 AM <br />
Thanks, actually Thik reminded me with her talking of Wizard of Oz awhile back I said "hey ya know.. I wrote a Wizard of Shade story once way back..." lol. It was inspired by the rare but precious Clan hunts Trk clan got in and my first trip all the way to Xian.</font>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;44&quot;;&quot;<font face="Arial">The Shade Board &gt; Shade - Non-Technical &gt; Shade Player Creations Shade: The Movie! Casting Call! Sure, count me in, write me a scene or two. I'm a classic actor, let me write up my own part in this. I'll do all my own stunts, I'm like Jackie Chan! Speaking of Actors, I wanna be played by someone famous, like..., These CGI monsters are just fantastic! There really should be a Shade Movie! I want marketting on this, action figures, comic book, saturday morning cartoons, the works. This should be animated, no wait, live action, I mean.., Deleted Scenes and Outtakes, there's gonna be alot of them.<br />
CatDrgN<br />
*A Spicer & A Spoofer in:* Shade: The Movie! <br />
Prologue. <br />
Yes, even the best laid plans of bile rats and drooling fiends could go horribly awry. <br />
A routine patrolling and swarming of the swamps upon what seemed a hapless hopeless mortal victim turned out to be neither and none as the bodies of fallen fell enemies ringed the smiling laughing warrior nearly three deep. <br />
Camera closes in on the gleam of the sword in his hand and blazing Shade logo flies at the screen scored dramatically with a sweeping operatic merged with a banging good modern metal hit. Beginning credits scroll up and explode in succession as the viewer is propelled forth inches above the ground at breakneck speed to... Byrendell. Byrendell a teeming town of bustling activity and hustling business where blood and gold and words and weapons were exchanged at so many different currency rates and frequencies sates even the most weary of travellers with what they need, sometimes more than they need, or could have ever bargained for. <br />
For many, this is where Shade begins. <br />
The smiling laughing man from the first scene comes into the Byrendell pub, pulls off his closefitting helm to an explosion of color and bells, his impossibly fit jester's cap. He also pulls off the cap, flicking his triangular ears dismissively of dust and stiff ness, then pulling at the edges of his catlike features to reveal, it was still not coming off, and hurting each time he tried that gag, if even for his own amusement. The pub patrons gave him a passing glance, an agreeable chuckle, or turned further to their business in cold shadowed corners with a sneer or rolled eyes, some of which were rolled back to them by helpful barwenches. <br />
CatDrgN as he was called by himself, at first, than by some others, then by alot more people than a few, was Shade's newest and current Jester. His gift to and from himself was humor, help and a lightheartedness equalled by few and unequalled by many, but then we return to the script, in saying there's a reason he was here. He was to recruit a crew of 13 brave warriors, to help out his previous 13, where the 13 before them had probably not done as well as the 13 after them had done. Now grab your popcorn and soft drinks and get in a good throwing stance taking into account audience volume and screen size because some of you will hate what shows up next, and the rest of you will hate having food thrown over your heads and want to throw some back.<br />
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BinaryFinery<br />
Lmao! <br />
I wish I had Your Time Cat to come up with Some of this stuff. <br />
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CatDrgN<br />
It's not Time, it's ... well it's time and a restless mind and an insatiable personality. <br />
As the *-Dawn-* light sent white beams under the door, the door opened more and let in more blinding light, gee thanks, whoever the ƒç† that is. The figure stepped forth, maybe even fifth. He reclosed the doors, kicking them in was a way better effect, and boom, so he did. He surveyed the crowd within with angry hungry eyes, these were chickens in a henhouse and he was a fox. <br />
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DarkDragon<br />
Re: *A Spicer & A Spoofer in:* Shade: The Movie! Quote: <br />
Originally posted by CatDrgN<br />
Prologue. <br />
...Camera closes in on the glow of the light sabre in his hand and blazing Shade logo flies at the screen scored dramatically with a sweeping operatic merged with a banging good modern metal hit. OK, just revise as above and I'll play the lead in the opening scroll..... <br />
It'll be a smash hit!!! <br />
I'm available for sequels as well.......at a price..... Last edited by DarkDragon : 09-06-2005 at 02:39 PM. <br />
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CatDrgN<br />
Film shoots for the opening scenes, acts, and other stuff involving people pretending to be themselves will be shot off location in a secret dimension few know of, and even fewer ... wear ballet slippers in. Casting for Roles, Casseroles, additions and auditions and.. traditions?.. are still held here. <br />
Who are you played by?<br />
Can you work for free?<br />
Let's do lunch, you're buying! <br />
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GL@DIUS<br />
Quote:<br />
Originally posted by CatDrgN <br />
As the *-Dawn-* light sent white beams under the door, the door opened more and let in more blinding light, gee thanks, whoever the ƒç† that is. The figure stepped forth, maybe even fifth. He re closed the doors, kicking them in was a way better effect, and boom, so he did. He surveyed the crowd within with angry hungry eyes, these were chickens in a hen house and he was a fox. From a darkened corner, GL@DIUS the Foxhound watched as the skittish fox vaccilated in the door it had finally decided to kick in. On a lark, he lifted his not inconsiderable posterior and freed the miserable bird which then disappeared into his capacious maw with a flourish of feathery mastication. <br />
Turning his easily divided attention back to the doorway he beheld the fact that CatDrgN still stood right where he'd been before, peckishly plucking at his lower lip as he struggled in the obvious thrall of a massive decision, wondering which of the wary crowd was more 'chicken-like' than the others. <br />
"GET YA SUMPN?" <br />
Barny leaped into the air in non-chalant terror as the gravelly voice of the barkeep intruded on his grand delusion. <br />
Alighting in an almost respectable display of 'I-meant-to-do-that' poise, The Cat adopted a menacing attitude which promptly demanded an increase in its allowance leading Cat to immediately regret the decision to adopt in the first place when fertility medicine had made such grand strides in recent years but hey who was he to buck the trend, puckered his mouth into a moue and replied tartly, "Don't sneak up on people, it's rude!" "RIGHT" rebutted the swarthy barman, "SO ARE YOU DRINKING OR WHAT? I HAVE A BIT OF CROWD HERE TODAY." <br />
Looking around jerkily, Cat spotted Glad occupying most of a table near the fire pit, "Bring me a Grog and Tonic! I'll be at that table over there!" <br />
Casting a baleful glance at Cat, the barkeep was astonished to see it vanish as it struck Cats 'Black Steel Bicycling Helmet of Chaos'. A known anti-magic-glare and skull preservative device of somewhat notable potency. Vaguely impressed, the barkeep nodded in acquiescence and moved on shouting at a rather too-buxom serving wench when she dropped several empty ale tankards. <br />
"Howdy stranger", demanded Glad in his best 'tell-me-vher-zee-planz-ist-hidden!' voice when The Cat approached his table. <br />
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CatDrgN<br />
Black Steel Bicycle helmet of Chaos, lol, why aint you barding? <br />
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GL@DIUS<br />
I like to write this kind of thing but it takes time I'm TOO often TOO unwilling to surrender. <br />
Pure laziness if you want 'brutal self-honesty!" Oh, And I wish my part to be played by John Candy. SH!T. He died. Stupid dead Canadians! <br />
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CatDrgN<br />
Chaos has watched John Candy's progress and offers him a place in his army of the undead, lol. <br />
Hell, it's Shade why not. <br />
As for energy time and writing, oh yeah. Dunno how the Shade Bards, third order did it, but damn. <br />
That's ambition!<br />
Jeff Daniels as Gladius? <br />
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GL@DIUS<br />
Jeff Daniels? <br />
I was thinking of someone more along the lines of Ron White. Mister "Tater-salad" hisself. <br />
He's more my personality type. At least in social situations! Doesn't say much for my desirability at "polite" social gatherings.</font>
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  10-01-2005, 08:01 AM<br />
CatDrgN<br />
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Another blue collar hero, like Jeff Foxworthy? You know you're a redneck when, omg. ...thread continuity! Joy!... The first few scenes are shooting well, awesome new characters are stirring, there is nowhere safe to run, the shooting has begun. <br />
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 10-02-2005, 10:37 PM <br />
CatDrgN<br />
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 Ok ok, ya twisted my arm, here's some of the opening scenes. <br />
Gladius leaned across the table, his prosperous gut pushing it forward some. <br />
CatDrgN walked up and sat down, wordlesslessy surveying the crowd. Glad<br />
cleared his throat "Uh, ok, 13 warriors right Barny?"<br />
CatDrgN cringed at the mention of that version of his name, but<br />
remembered he didn't mind it at all actually "Yupper, 13, has ta be 13,<br />
or it won't work." <br />
Glad mused, this sounded contrived and emulated from somewhere he'd seen before, but couldn't put a finger on it. "Glad, it's gotta be 13, and here's why, lemme tell ya a little story..., {RPG} The Renegade Photons of Grimm, a Light clan, stood assembled outside of Byrendell, facing different directions, each surveying the horizon. <br />
Layzuhr turned to her captain and clan leader Prismo and his lovely wife, the queen Spectra, eyes alight with questions punctuated by involuntary blink reflexes. "Sir, Lady, it's heading toward Night, the sun, our providence and guide is setting, should not we, should we not, we should probably uh." Prismo nodded and snapped his fingers, thumbing the city walls, the signal to head in. <br />
"So, the Slayer leads his brave armies back into the safety of the well lit township?" Rictus turned his almost mummified face to SkulGryn who nodded. "Yes, all is clear for approach, notify Sanguin and Lord Chaos." Rictus stood, bowed and run southest. SkulGryn resumed scanning to assure himself that his message would be told true. Those of {CAT} Chaos's Animal Tribes would not tolerate failure, from themselves and/or eachother. There was too much riding on this to slip like dawdlings newfound in death in the mud of the swamp he laid in silently. {ZEN} Agents were hard to come by, and as such, of all the Zanden's Express Network members, SlapDash was easily considered the best. His completely mismatched armor still somehow fitting at least one coherent theme, mismatched. <br />
Hectic and Batteram skipped in laughing and punching eachother clangingly on their helms, then stood solemnly as SlapDash stood up from sitting, and all three broke out in laughter as SlapDash's makeshift bench stood up stiffly and wearily. XpeditoR was getting too old for this kind of thing. SlapDash was going to have to try actual furniture. Candelar Should have known his path could not go totally unobstructed, his clan in Byrendell, the night fallen and the form of a damned rotting {CAT} demon standing before him. "Your light flickers now, to be snuffed later, oh Noble." <br />
Candelar drew his golden baron cutlass and braced for battle. Out of the shadows stepped a nightmare fresh from the dark threats of Chaos himself. Not an Undead, not a Lich, something possibly far worse, for what can find itself so naturaly evil as the hypocracy of Mortals? What can compare with the dark might that is Bestigal! She roared laughter and rushed danger. <br />
To Candelar, whiteknuckled on his swordhilt, eyes closed, teeth gritted, that battle cry was the only signal he needed to get battle ready, and soon. Bestigal was snarling slicing almost as fast as an undead at his shield spraying shavings and sparks the flickered on the ground like a small lightning storm. His arm hummed and rang under his shield, and he began to strike back. He edged forward, shield at a plowing angle, sword beating to the side the unfocused, but powerful assault. Bestigal shrieked maniacaly, but to no avail. Candelar had slipped right by her into Treaty Zone. All towns could not be fought in but by words and those often failed. <br />
Sanguin was already busy, not occupied for it'd been ages since anything but darkness dwelt within his frame, when Rictus had run to Gloomy Vale's age-weakened drawbridge and leapt it to land a skidding halt at the algae choked Fountain. Sanguin turned like a puppet on a string, Sanguin was a figure of robes, blackness and bones, Sanguin had no legs, but had no use for them. He was a lich and so in that he transcended the physical in so many ways it made living a long forgotten condition. He slightly drained a little life from Rictus, and settled satisfied and spoke "I already know.." <br />
SlapDash lounged against a tree sipping Zandanu, a type of rich electric coffee that kept itself hot and energized. <br />
Golden Potions be damned, this stuff was going to be big out of control, but others be damned, this would be {ZEN}'s and none else's, Zanden Knew, there were already enough Gpotioholics in Shade, he'd rescued gear for legions of them for all the good it did them. XpeditoR, Batteram & Hectic strode up, packs filled with the tents and firewood being hauled by Batteram the biggest of the troupe. "Well fair gents, our nomadic lifestyle comes to an end, for 6 hours, then we go back to it, right after meeting dingit... ditgin.. dignitaries!" Bestigal raised clawed hands to the starry sky and howled in anger, and stalked off into the night, nearly tripping over SkulGryn, who was still laying low, lazily chewing a bile rat and surveillancing. An orderly salute to eachother and both walked side by side to Gloomy, to Sanguin, to Chaos, to report failures and insights. <br />
Candelar slumped against the Pub door gasping for air, too close, too damned close. <br />
Prismo and Spectra stood extending open arms displaying a veritable feast spread out on the table, making the horrors outside almost a distant shiverant memory. <br />
Batteram smelled freshly wrathed turkey and beefsteak cooked well done dragon breathed, and drooled like a fiend. XpeditoR nodded smiling "For all their righteous nobility and brash determination, those Lighters can sure cook a swell meal." SlapDash smirked "All good, can't accept or deny terms on an empty stomach after all." Hectic sprung up between them all "I should say, those of you without the taste for grisly and bizarre foodings should eat up here to your fill, Chaos chefs may not be as palatable." SlapDash laughed "Chaos Chefs are an acquired taste, old friend, the preparers and main course even." <br />
Prismo looked up, because the door was being knocked. "Enter... Ah SlapDash, and his merry crew, how nice you've arrived, please please pull up a chair! Layzuhr! Wine and Glasses for our visitors!" Layzuhr got up sulkily, glowering at these Zandenite Neutrals, they were'nt of the Light, they had to be Dark, and it was well known they had friends in that Darkness too. <br />
Candelar leaned back, crossed his arms and smiled. Spectra stood and raised her glass high in a toast. "To order, attend to me, clanmates, visitors from afar. I propose a toast, to ou allies and.." SlapDash winced, great he thought, the old just because we said it, it's truth dross. <br />
"BuUrRrP!" Batteram smiled, mouth full of a ripped off hunk of Yak steak. Hectic laughed, leave it to Batter to break up an uncomfy situation. SlapDash raised his own glass and uttered "To Business." Prismo paused, Spectra was agape for a bit, then composed herself. "To Business then, straight to business, good. All well and good, we can do this." <br />
Prismo placed several gold pieces on the table. "Friends, we are at a time of complete equals, all three sides are at balance, everything is well in hand. <br />
No More, I say, not anymore. <br />
There has been recently seen, a rogue, an outsider, this being is clearly neither light dark nor grey neutral as you. He kills who he sees fit to, he protects whoever appeals to him, he heals the weak yet devours others. This unclaimed anomaly must be solved, must be known and must be allied to something." <br />
SlapDash shook his head "Nope, he lives as he wants to live and we should leave him to it." Prismo stood up "Were I not a gracious host known throughout Shade for my tolerance of your behaviour I would gladly show otherwise." SlapDash also stood, followed by Hectic, XpeditoR and nearly knocking the table over from Batteram. "We're not here to recruit, Pal, we're not for this War that Grimm and Chaos wring blood onto Shade soil for. If anything, except for this new danger the new being could represent, he's more one of us than either so called Side's, we've heard your... pitching long enough, we have places to be." After the troupe had left, dinners half sloppily eaten Prismo smiled, "Ah how the noncombatants overestimate their safeguard, sides will be chosen, or deigned, when Grimm reigns... or Grimm help us, Chaos reigns." Minutes after leaving the dinner all would have agreed to in varying tones, was more of a bait pile, heading to the next Big Persuasion, they felt as if they were being followed. <br />
One or two or more would see a fast figure gliding through the swamp, eyes on them as it passed, out of the corner of their eyes. They picked up their pace, skin crawling, and never ridding themselves of that feeling of being stalked. <br />
They were being followed, but they were getting too close to town for his taste, he stopped and stood thinking and walked on east. {ZEN} Clan was in Gloomy and they were probably in more danger than they'd seen in a long time. But it wasn't his problem. Next: the factions learn or seem to know more anyway, the mysterious figure becomes known, Council of Wizards, and Zanden wears high heels. <br />
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 10-13-2005, 06:16 AM <br />
CatDrgN<br />
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 Well, you've waited long enough, but then so have I, so here goes! <br />
Candelar was in one horrible mood, Prismo and Spectra had once again alienated themselves and {RPG} Clan by their severity. He pounded the table, knocking the gold pieces around and walked off. Layzuhr slipped in after he had retired to the Inn, and eyed the coins thoughtfully. Four were Heads, Four were Tails, Four were standing on end, but then Shade Gold was thick in width, but one of them... was on the floor, in a crack in the floor and leaning. <br />
Layzuhr shuddered and sweated ice, then fled from the Pub as fast as her undead legs could move. <br />
SkulGryn and Bestigal stood on both sides of the door, hearing perked for the increasing volume of oncoming steps. Sadly, nothing could prepare them for Batteram kicking the door in, Hectic flipping into the room, twirling an orcbone baton, XpeditoR rushing in and scanning the Fountain area, and SlapDash entering smugly. Hectic ran her fingers through her pesky red hair "Empty, Slappy, empty so that means we're off the hook, and like, going splitting exitting on out of here?" Sanguin floated in like smoke with Rictus clacking along beside him. "Please, no, be at ease, ye of {ZEN}, all we want is Talk." Batteram groaned deeply, more talk, of alliances, obligations, duty and words over three syllables. It was going to be a long night. Gladius smiled in a Ron White-like fashion "Well that explains the 13-ness of all this!" CatDrgN, or are we calling him BarnCat now? Oh well, BarnCat nodded <br />
"Yes, but not completely! See although all three sides had balance, this unknown figure threatened to wreck this balance." BarnCat waved in a Bobcat Goldthwait-like fashion to Binary Finery and DarkDragon who entered in a Darkly Draconic and Binarily Fine kinda way. Gladius waves his hand in front of BarnCat, "Hello, so like uh is there more of this story?" BarnCat stopped in mid wave "Oh yes, see now we get to the Wizards!" <br />
What very little know and about as many can imagine, as there is a place, in Shade, where all three Powers meet. Zanden, Grimm and Chaos all sat at a table lookin down at it's glowing surface. Grimm shimmered with planeshifting energies that little knew of, and even fewer survived. <br />
Chaos crackled and rumbled in hellish Damned Armorings, but nobody had experienced these new treasures, but many had seen them. Zanden, looking gorgeous as usual smiled prettily, her naturally colored unaged grey hair falling like a silver fog onto her shoulders. "Well boys, this should be interesting, huh?" <br />
Grimm and Chaos looked up and stared as if she'd burped at a funeral. The stealthy figure in the mist, we'll have to go ahead and name him, Dawskund. Dawskund was a Stalker, though little was known about his race or alignment, all who saw him knew to fear and respect him. He didn't ask this of anyone and really could care less what resulted. He liked his solitarity, solidarity, solitude, darnit. He liked it! And this was going to be changed by Nothing, nothing that was within his control at least. He'd followed {ZEN} Clan through the swamps, appointing himself to clearing a path of safe travel for them, but only because he was bored. {ZEN} Clan was safey in town, and he was bored again. What was Byrendell like at this time of night? <br />
Safely inside of Gloomy might be more like only partially correct. SlapDash and his crew were seated at the Fountain, surrounded by the {CAT} Army's finest. Batteram looked around slowly, as if a sudden movement from him would surprise them into attacking like vipers in a pit. Bestigal winked at him leerily, making him grimace. SkulGryn and Rictus, the twinned Elite Zombies of the clan tapped their weapons on the floor lightly, but creepily. Sanguin glided in closer, leaned towards them. <br />
"Those Lightlings have only told you half of what is truth, and the beginning of what is now. I'm going to complete that truth, and now's the end." SlapDash braced, his hand to his swordhilt, they'd all fight if they had to, and they could all do this well. Sanguin backed off a few feet floating to a stop a few feet away. "Completely to the end, the truth be told, now this tale truly unfolds." Sanguin waved his hands in he air and conjured a picture. Dawskund was in Byrendell, and as expected all as quiet and boring, but he was also hungry and the Pub provided to his satisfaction. Lifting his helm only far enough to take samples off each half eaten plate and half drank glass of wine, he noticed coins scattered all over the table. Well, money was not an issue to him, he had all he wanted that money could buy anyway, but the poor lonely coin laying on the floor, halfway in a crack in the floor, and leaning, had to be dealt with. He stooped and picked it up, looking at both sides amused at the pictures, and pocketted it. <br />
Dawskund walked out, and in the morning's growing light was gone to the wilds where few people tread. <br />
Sanguin slashed a skeletal claw through the picture they'd all seen. "You all saw that?" They'd all seen it, but couldn't believe it, although not understanding the meaning of it anyway. Sanguin shook with emphasis and hissed shakily "This Stalker person, he's not aligned, as far as anyone knows, but he's of a like none have seen in Shade before! His power must be reined, it must be guided, it must be our's!" SlapDash stood up "Sangie, buddy, we're gonna tell you the same thing we had to tell Prismo." Sanguin covered his face dramatically, and waved them all off. "Fine, be left of me, be away, be seen by me no more. I have no use for you sloths now. I'd hoped to enlist your unique skills in this endeavor, but alas, you've proven true to form. Leave. NOW!" {ZEN}'s finest walked out, trying not to run, but walking trippingly and gratefully out. SkulGryn followed them with glowing eyes "Lord Sanguin, we had them, they refused, we should have killed them for their defiance." "Silence, you moldbrained underling! I let them go for a purpose, they did not arrive at Gloomy's Gates alone, and I wish them accompanied again." Rictus grinned toothily "Ya want us to tail them ya mean? Heeh heeh, this will be fun!" Sanguin turned smiling and rubbing his bone hands together, "No, they'll already be tailed, but not by us, instead by one who may Be one of us someday!" Chaos shifted a bit in his seat, leaning forward a bit, his armor blazing from within with anxious hungry flaming colors. Grimm glanced left at Chaos, then looked down at the table again. Zanden lounged back in her seat, catlike, stretched at yawned. "Guys this is a real dull scene, and I got things to do, can I pleeease be excused?" Grimm laughed through a face failing at seriousness, "Zanden, I wish I could give you your leave of here, but this requires the attention of us all." Chaos looked up angrily "I don't need either of you here!" Grimm pointed at Chaos "We ALL Need to be present for this, if nothing else at least for..." Zanden slumped in her seat, pouting "Balance?" she offered flippantly. Grimm and Chaos both muttered in involuntary agreeance "Balance." <br />
Dawskund was nowhere to be seen, but a cheery daylight almost removed the memory of his following {ZEN} through the swamps to Gloomy as {ZEN} Clan made their way to The Boar And The Skewer. Layzuhr entered the Pub cautiously, muddy tracks on the floor, swamp mud, 12 coins on the table, one was missing, the one from the... and tails of timberwolves, all the Wine had been drank! Bestigal leaned against Gloomy's mossy gate, eyes closed, nearly purring in a private memory of a secret face she held deeply to herself. SkulGryn and Rictus were rolling dem bones, as in playing a dice game while Sanguin looked on, smiling. <br />
Sanguin knew the roots of this game began in the ancient form of Chiromancy, a form of divination using the patterns of bones on the ground to portend events and reveal answers. He leaned in close to see Rictus's roll result. This was interesting, very interesting, he whisked back and away to his room to reflect on this. <br />
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 10-13-2005, 10:28 PM <br />
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Gladbag sat back in his tormented chair, pondering either the tale just related to him by his old, reliable and more or less trustworthy friend, or the ominous creaking made by the overburdened legs of his chair as he sat backedly upon it. Probably a bit of both. In his mind he flew back in time to his own advent upon this world. Why he remembered it as though it were a meal ago; Sudden silence engulfs the nearby landscape as a soundless noise blossoms in the still autumn air. What a strange thing to happen. The creatures of wood and field, water and air pause and watch. Waiting to see what this new wonder portends. <br />
In a shapeless pentagon two inches to the right of over there, a hissing sound becomes discernible. The seemingly sourceless noise springs to life startlingly, rising from sensed, to deafening in a split-second cacophony of adjectives. A brilliant yellow-blue light sears the air about three feet above the ground. Could one stand to stare into the glare one might just make out a figure writhing within the scintillating folds of light. With a final spasm and a rasping howl of agony, it breaks free of the rift in the continua and falls heavily and somewhat gracelessly to the soft loam of the lovely woodland glade. Gladius heaves and retches. His tortured body drenched in sweat yet he shakes as if just arrived from some place of bitter cold. Rising to his hands and knees, he pauses as if evaluating this new positions suitability. Shaking his head, he levers himself ponderously to his large, booted feet. <br />
A mysterious figure he presents in many ways. Though his size is remarkable, that is far from the only noteworthy feature of his appearance. Lifting up massive arms he stretches with a disconcerting amount of popping and creaking, as of ancient machinery stiff with disuse. His head is large but not huge, topped with baby-fine, auburn hair that flows from a high, collegian forehead to well past his massive shoulders. <br />
A wrestler or some form of brawler would be ones first impression. But the subtle hint of grace in his movements speak of power masterfully restrained. <br />
From his shoulders to his feet he is attired in a wild collection of eclectic clothing. His black, mid-calf length leather boots are capped and shod with iron and mithril. Two elements rarely combined by the fashion conscious. Tucked into these are a pair of britches made of multiple strips of wool and cotton, dyed in a combination of colours that defies description. This is topped by a bizarre jerkin, dyed in tiger stripes of black and blood red covered, inadequately by an unlovely waistcoat of magenta tinted eel skins. "Well," he murmurs to himself, "THAT was something and no mistake!" Checking all 'round, he spots a large pile of sundries that upon closer inspection resolve themselves into a huge and rather ungainly looking knapsack. He quickly lifts the heavy bag and looks inside, searching for something very specific. <br />
"Ahhh!", Glad sighs to himself, "Splendid! I haven't lost it even after all that!" <br />
Looking around the glade he mutters, "Now. If I only knew where in the Seventy Spheres of Kolob I might be?" <br />
With one direction seeming as good, or as bad as any other, and with no obvious path, Glad sets off toward the sun, figuring time would tell if it be rising or setting in this annoyingly colourful new place. "I am not unfamiliar with this 'Dawskund' of which you speak.", responded Glad at last, wiping a thin trickle of "what-was-that-I-was-asleep" drool from the corner of his mouth. "A cur and a dog according to some, something of a weiner according to still some others. Perhaps abit of BOTH if the tales are true. If what you say is true, and I have no overwhelming reason to doubt you...yet," said Glad, giving the CatDrGn a withering glance and being quite irritated when Barny flat-out refused to be withered, "And we'll still need eleven more brave and doughty souls to acompany us. Well, at least eleven, not terribly craven souls at any rate. I could have set us up with seven pals of mine I met in the woods east of Slythaara shortly after my arrival, but I hear they've found themselves a girlfriend recently. Her name? Oh, Snowy-something or other. Old college friend from all reports. Anyway they're quite inseparable and won't be available till after the wedding. Have you any other potential vict-...er, candidates in mind?" <br />
"I do have, in fact!", retorted BarnDrGn impishly. "Lets get more of that Mystical Ale of The Microbrewer and I'll fill you in", Barny finished giving Glad a smile that for some reason took away a significant portion of his confidence in this ventures outcome. Stay tuned girls and boys!! <br />
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"Hectic, run south, bait. Batteram, charge west, clear a path. XpeditoR, head north block that Lizard." SlapDash barked out orders, trying to keep a straight face. "And you sir?" groaned Batteram as he and a Stone Golem engaged in a shoving match. <br />
SlapDash finally laughed "Why I'm gonna stand here and bark orders, okay, kidding. Stand still." <br />
SlapDash, Master of the Twist of Fate had all of them at the city gates in minutes, but he was exhausted. {ZEN} Clan made to enter without him, but all trying to keep a straight face. Slap panicked and yelled as a Stone Golem raised its boulderfists above him, but his ankles seized he was whisked into Boar and Skewer, by Batteram, Master of the Toss of Boss. <br />
Dusk came quickly, and that nightly change was occuring again. All were in towns, meeting, chatting. <br />
The skies dimmed over Shade until a final rewarding blackness came over it. <br />
Stars twinkled and moonlight shone over the land. Far into the center of the swamp a strangely ordered triangle of trees were arranged. But what was this, a bit of glowing swamp gas? Somethign shimmered into view and glowed there for minutes, floating with seeming purpose, but... okay no, it's really just swamp gas, never mind. Dawskund's afoot again though. And Dawskund was feeling great, a filling meal at Byrendell and good drink did him some good. <br />
That he was silent was no indicator of mood, he was always silent, when he was, that is. He gritted his teeth and chattered a screeching high pitched whistle, to his shoulder came a Night Screecher. He pawed at the ground in deliberate summoning rhythm and to him came a Night Imp a Night Rat, and a Night Scout and a Night Fang. He smiled and clapped, kneeling happily for them to climb onto him, happily snuffling and chuffing in content meant. Dawskund stood up, brushed himself off, and walked, his creatures following him. Something stirred in the night. Bestigal stood high up on the roof of Gloomy, she could almost see the lights of distant towns, she wondered what was going on in one of them. LayZuhr had gathered up her courage to re-enter the pub, leading Spectra in by the hand and pointed to the floor. <br />
Spectra saw 12 coins. <br />
Sanguin flipped through the pages of a dusty slimecovered tome and slapped his hand down on a page, his eyes blazed like fuel on a fire, he'd found an answer. SlapDash rolled over he heard voices, all were asleep though, but he heard voices, one voice actually, punctuated by chittering growling screeching replies. <br />
Batteram sat up looking around, Hectic was up too rubbing her eyes. SlapDash and XpeditoR were already at the window. Something was stirring in the night. The Night Imp lowered it's large shaggy head and rammed hornsfirst into an outside wall, the Night Fang and Night Scout clawed and bit at the doorhinges furiously. Night Screecher, on instruction flew up carrying the Night Rat in it's clawed feet and dropped it inside, where both surged forth, towards {ZEN}'s quarters. SlapDash whistled and all were soon dressed armored and ready to sleepily do some battle. <br />
Batteram lowered his head, dropped his helm visor and charged at the Night Imp that was already heading his way, meeting like with like had always put Batteram as the winner. Hectic was all over, flipping and rolling, dodging the Night Screecher and Night Rat, toying with them. SlapDash smiled wider the louder the Night Scout growled, and started swinging. Dawskund stood back watching, arms crossed, face not revealing a thing, no clue to emotion, no hint to a care. He was a puzzle, but he'd let himself be solved when the time came. {ZEN} fought and won, but the change had only just begun. <br />
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 05-05-2006, 09:38 PM <br />
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I did hit a kinda procrastinating writer's block, this is actually being worked on offsite and brought over here in refined form, editted and enhanced with surround sound Dolby THX animorphic panscan blablablah. There'll be more, it's not a closed thread yet. <br />
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Oopsa, guess I had a little more leftovers on the plate! All the night creatures defeated, quickly, barely a challenge. SlapDash held in his hand a curiously shaped double curved dagger with a blood red tinge, he saw Dawskund in the reflection of its black sheen. He whirled and struck, but Dawskund caught his wrist and squeezed until Slap was lowered to his knees grimacing in powerful pains. The Ebony Blade was dropped. Dawskund stooped picked it up, smiled and seemed to whisper something to it, then tossed it to SlapDash, then turning to the blackness he uttered a hissing rumble that was answered by something large and loud. There was nowhere safe to run. Things had just gone from bad to worse. <br />
A roiling boiling black shadow charged forth into fuller view, and it was ugly. A large bloated black wormlike thing vaguely looking like an elephantine dragon of sorts. <br />
SlapDash looked at it, to his clan, then to Dawskund, nodded to all, gave the signal and all charged forth. It was alot of hitting herding baiting and healing, much pain was involved. Dawskund smiled, this was interesting, but he was suddenly distracted by movement to his left and right. <br />
Skulgrin and Rictus grabbed him and beat him into silent blackness. SlapDash and Hectic leaned on eachother walking wearily back to The Boar and Skewer, Batteram had XpeditR thrown over his shoulder but wasn't looking too much better either, point is, they'd all won, beaten what would become known throughout all of Shade as a Stalker Gatherer. SlapDash had in the crook of his arm a new and sinister kind of weapon. It greatly resembled The Crossbow of The Beast, but it was black and had red jeweled eyes near the business end of it, firing arrows out the mouth, it was like a black gargoyle and crossbow merged. <br />
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Oopsa, guess I had a little more leftovers on the plate! All the night creatures defeated, quickly, barely a challenge. SlapDash held in his hand a curiously shaped double curved dagger with a blood red tinge, he saw Dawskund in the reflection of its black sheen. He whirled and struck, but Dawskund caught his wrist and squeezed until Slap was lowered to his knees grimacing in powerful pains. The Ebony Blade was dropped. Dawskund stooped picked it up, smiled and seemed to whisper something to it, then tossed it to SlapDash, then turning to the blackness he uttered a hissing rumble that was answered by something large and loud. There was nowhere safe to run. Things had just gone from bad to worse. <br />
A roiling boiling black shadow charged forth into fuller view, and it was ugly. A large bloated black wormlike thing vaguely looking like an elephantine dragon of sorts. <br />
SlapDash looked at it, to his clan, then to Dawskund, nodded to all, gave the signal and all charged forth. It was alot of hitting herding baiting and healing, much pain was involved. Dawskund smiled, this was interesting, but he was suddenly distracted by movement to his left and right. <br />
Skulgrin and Rictus grabbed him and beat him into silent blackness. SlapDash and Hectic leaned on eachother walking wearily back to The Boar and Skewer, Batteram had XpeditR thrown over his shoulder but wasn't looking too much better either, point is, they'd all won, beaten what would become known throughout all of Shade as a Stalker Gatherer. SlapDash had in the crook of his arm a new and sinister kind of weapon. It greatly resembled The Crossbow of The Beast, but it was black and had red jeweled eyes near the business end of it, firing arrows out the mouth, it was like a black gargoyle and crossbow merged. <br />
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Dawskund snapped awake in Gloomy's catacombs, his eyes immediately flashed with anger and awareness. Sanguin was seated on a stone bench, well, leglessly, settled. Rictus and SkulGryn flanking him. "Good, awake. So, Stalker, tell me about yourself?" Dawskund turned aside and looked to the wall defiantly. Sanguin cackled "Very well I shall tell you what I know. Ever since the Portal was opened to a room of displacing nightmares, some things in Shade have undergone nocturnal transformations. Seemingly without pattern, at least initially, but I have studied these... Night Movements..," Sanguin crossed his bony arms across his robed ribcage and leered, waiting. <br />
Dawskund had still not moved, at least in a way that could be construed for any reaction, but his breathing and scent had changed, Identify let on this much, but was foggy and scrambled otherwise. This Dawskund was a closed and locked up book. <br />
Sanguin sighed and continued "Well I excluded the smaller creatures, the vermin around Byrendell and the minor caves and looked at the nocturnus majori if you will. The Cryptkeepers turned to Stalker Familiars. The Patchwork Beasts to Minor Familiars. Who is the Stalker to have such familiars who attack with bladed arms and bony stumps? The Young Dragons to Stalker-Gatherers, Lesser Dragons to Stalker-Killers, who is the Stalker to have these Gathering and Killing for him, or do they seek to Gather and Kill this Stalker? The ivory hands of the Bone Claws turn to Ebony Blades weilded by vicious doglike Night Scouts. For every light there is a darkness it would seem. Lord Chaos' Bone Claws were part of the scouting vanguard sent from the Crypt's most recent re-opening. Elf Scouts were scouts from the Elf Fortress and it's capital city Tuir'el! What new Night zone are the Night Scouts sent from? A city of Stalkers? Back to the elves, the Darker elves, Unseelie / Unsealeighe however fancy you want the spelling, are also mutating! Malformed misshapen irregular but very fast and very very lethal, that is when they do kill someone. Otherwise they're just dangerous." <br />
Sanguin waited a few moments more, Dawskund seemed bored, as if with being told what he already knew, or tired of the constant near misses and far off guesses being tossed at him like processed foods to a creature of the wild. Sanguin on a roll decided what's a little more, maybe a word could be dislodged from Dawskund's thick craw if he got too close to a vital truth? "This Night is fascinating to me, you and your new breed intrigue me. Is this the somewhat radioactive effect causing night mutants? Is this the flipping back and forth from world to dimension to another world and back again? These creatures, some of them heal instantly midbattle during transformation, or replacement? Is it them who come t our world from their's, or is it us who shift planes if you will, to their's? What do you know of Grimm's Planeshifting Robes? It is a closely gaurded secret, does it have anything to do with this shifting night movements? These stirrings in the dark?" Rictus shuffled in stance "I don tink he gonna talk dood, aherm, he hasn't said a word since we delivered him here." SkulGryn groaned, vocally and with stiffened joints creaking "That was Because he was knocked Unconscientious, you nitwit." Dawskund suddenly laughed and stood up, shocking some and reminding others of his sheer height, mass, PRESENCE! "I faked a move of incapacitation to be brought here, to slip in on and learn of you all. I've done the same with Light, with Neutral and now with Dark. You think you're picking me and my time of being apart like some tasty experiment? I've already learned all I need to know here, and will now be taking my leave." <br />
Sanguin growled, fists closed and glowing, "Arrogance! You're not going Anywhere! You are enclosed and gaurded and On My Time!" Dawskund walked a bit east of his cell, to where a thin golden beam of light shone from a crack in the ceiling. "...No... Honestly, you've wasted your time, for I am Not enclosed, am ill-guarded and we have all been mispelling -Guard when it's Gaurd!" He stepped into the thin sunbeam and faded into thin air as energy, pulsed up the sunbeam and out into the open. <br />
Sanguin was aghast, jaw swinging in the acrid dungeon breeze. Rictus nudged SkulGryn "Pssst, is it really AU or UA in Gar.. Gwar... Security something?" <br />
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aint got the time to read it yet it looks interesting as do most of your wild stories...ill take some time and read this thread 2morrow <br />
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Man, I hate that emoticon, lol. <br />
There'll definitely be some more, just because this half finished story's been itching the back of my brains for months now. <br />
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GL@D got up and excused himself to refill the pitcher. GutScrape wandered in covered in his customary bits and glops of gore and a ߪþeating grin on his face, the hunting must have been superb. BaRnCaT slid him a mug and bade him sit, but his attentions were elsewhere. Conversation at another table, two darkly dressed individuals talking to a psychiatrist who ver closey resembled a dark cleric. Dr. Pinder-Schloss: Mr. Addams, I beleef I am understandink. I can help. Jais? Ze theory of displacement -- is zis familiar? Gomez: No. Tish? GutScrape: Displacer? BaRnCaT: Sshh, they'll hear us under their table. Dr. Pinder-Schloss: Oh! It is too exciting. I vill explain. BaRnCaT: And for Chaos' sake, Guts stop nibbling Morticia's leg! Gomez: Is it unpleasant? GutScrape: Quite tasty actually. BaRnCaT muzzles Gut's face with a quieting paw. Dr. Pinder-Schloss: Deeply. Your very own bruzzer -- you drive him avay. Go! Off viz you! But zen -- you are feelink ze little black monster. Gomez: Pugsley? GutScrape: Me? BaRnCaT: Guts? GutScrape: That's what I was wondering. BaRnCaT: No, I was trying to get your attention, stop nibbling that leg! Dr. Pinder-Schloss: Guilt! Jais! Your bruzzer returns, you feel guilty -- you displace. <br />
GL@DIUS: Guys, your drinks are filled, let's talk movie some more, and Guts, stop nibbling my leg. <br />
BaRnCaT and GutScrape crawl out from under the table, shaking hands with the stunned patrons quite congenially and return to their own table. GL@D: So, you two tablescrappers hear anything good there? BaRnCaT: Another theory of displacment. GutScrape: Was the created by guilt? Grimm and Chaos brothers? BaRnCaT: That's the going theory in a few circles, but who knows. GL@DIUS: PURE SPECULATION! Now, where are we at Movie-wise? BaRnCaT: Well, an update to that is coming, I assure you. GutScrape laughs out a mouthfull of beer on the table at this one, GL@D just covers his face and groans. <br />
BaRnCaT: But I think I have soemthing else in mind, boys, we're going <br />
Hollywood! <br />
GutScrape: A new town in Shade? <br />
GL@DIUS: Sounds like another wild CAT chase to me, a wild imagining. BaRnCaT: Hey now, in a world of fantasy, imagination is your anchor. GutScrape: Very sage, astute maybe even, who said that? BaRnCaT: Me. Just now. <br />
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BarnCat<br />
Outtake 1 <br />
BaRnCaT: Dialup has wedged shut the door to the editting room, spelling <br />
errors might remain, actors will wind up on the cutting room floor, c'mon people this is like Dark Shadows! One shot, no stops, mistakes live forever. <br />
GutScrape: Long live the mistakes! <br />
GL@DIUS: HalleBerryLujah! <br />
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wheres my part!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <br />
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KoKoDrgn<br />
Enter the Dragon<br />
Same place as mine <br />
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"Your job is to remember all this!" BarnCat yelled, his director beret all the more garishly red in the setting red dusk's light. He held BarnOwl over his shoulder twisting his legs in a circular motion reeling in more film into his beak and out you do not wanna know that. "Yes cat, but this is highly odd, I'm no Camera, and what Is a camera for that matter? A Chimera? I meean what the hoot, c'mon!" BarnCat slapped 'Owl upside his head causing OwL's glowing eyes to flicker a bit, "Shut up and FILM!" And the calling the shots resumes in earnest. Dawskund woke up groggy and immediately angry, he wasn't one for lengthy disorientations and he remembered all that had transpired after his attack on Slapdash's crew {well testing them really} and now here he was somehow captured and kept, his sunbeam escape illusion having failed him, chained and roped in a dank musty cellar in what smelled to him to be Gloomy Vale's Pub? Catacombs really but who was keeping track. Sanguin had plans for him, as was evident when he entered the enclosure holding Dawskund. "Little change of plans, change of game, of name. You work for me now." Sanguin was one disturbing number, he saw right through illusions, could taste hidden thoughts, could smell hope and despair. <br />
Dawskund looked away wearily, his attempt at escape and failure still having drained him. "I think not." <br />
"And that is why you are here. You work for Chaos now." "I do not." <br />
"My dear boy you do amuse me, you put that wording out there as if I was giving you a choice. No, this is your command now." "Whatever, you don't know me. You have no idea who you're dealing with." Sanguin leaned in close and kneeled near the sprawled, tired hungry Dawskund, "I know who you were yes, but I know now who you Are and forevermore shall be!" One bony finger traced a smoking steam trail of drawing on the forehead causing Dawskund to grit his teeth and try to fight it off, move away, anything. Sanguin stood up brushed his cloak off. "Now, there don't you look just beautiful, just precious." Sanguin threw a mirror at his feet arrogantly as if he was casting a dog table scraps, SkulGryn and Rictus laughed raspily. "Looks nice boss, what's dibarR mean?" <br />
Dawkskund was now quite curious and he picked up the mirror to look at his forehead. "Rrabid" his eyes widened, mouth falling agape. "Like I said, new name and new game, welcome to the forces of Chaos, NightStalker Rrabid!" Sanguin said over his shoulder as he left, laughing. The celldoor closed and blackness filled the room, and silence, and nightmares. The mirror shimmered blackly, a true scrying mirror as well, jagged edged though, with a half lidded eye encircling it's placid frame like the narrow banks of a black moonlit pool. Last edited by BarnCat : 07-20-20O7 at 05:08 AM. Reason: CoNtInUiTy! <br />
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Zanden meanwhile made a subtle and barely detectable study of Grimm as he sat there calmly watching events at the magetable, three dimensional figures moving around tracking the three factions and their mysterious 13th addition. Chaos however was pacing, his eyes blazing and it was then Zanden's opportune eyewatchery picked up a vital observation, mid pace and turn Chaos' cloak swept by Grimm, but oddly the fringe of it seemed to not hit him. No sound no bend, no disturbance. Zanden felt a chill. <br />
Chaos walked back, arms crossed and deep in thought and restlessness. Zanden kept her gaze convincingly on the viewtable but out of the corner of her eye, sure enough, Chaos' cloak went Through Grimm's elbow! Zanden shuddered, an icy realization swept through her mind like ice down her spine. She stuck out her foot nonchalantly in a langouriously overdone stretch and yawn, and Chaos nearly tripped. He was angry too, but he was solid. And real. Real scary! She then went to plan "B", and cowered back against the table. <br />
Her spin in her seat and defensive posture conveniently tipping her chalice over and knocking it into Grimm's lap. No reaction, no dripping PlaneShifter Robes, the Chalice could almost be seen inside "Grimm"'s leg! Before it rolled to the floor, it's banging impact on the stone barely disturbing the Grimm simulacrum. Chaos sighed and smiled, "Well, clever girl. I guess I've been found out. See, Grimm my dear and former student is presently indisposed, displaced if you will, my finishing touches bring applied to him as we speak." Zanden's eyes widened, without Grimm here, or anywhere to her knowledge for that matter, the balance was disurbed, and without balance she wasn't safe! She looked around for a handy direction to run and escape but a heavy blazing monster of a guantlet settled on her shoulder with the weight of doom forcing her back down knocking the wind out of her. "Nope, no run escape for you, my dear. We've got a movie date right here I say. You and I are going to sit and watch how things play out." He backhanded the Grimmulation, dispelling it like so much vapor and sat down in what was formerly Grimm's customary chair. "I am now the power in Shade, for both dark and not-dark, and both thrones are now mine." Zanden sat back, resigned, an understanding if not an acceptance overcoming her. "How long as Grimm been gone, my dark lord." Chaos looked up at her "Grimm? Gone? No, Grimm's not gone, he's Displaced! There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in your philosophy, and soon that shall be Plane to see!" <br />
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Slapdash twirled the Ebony Blade between his fingers thinking. It was nearly as lethal as an Elf Short Sword the Elf Scouts dropped, but These came off that dobermanlike Night Scout! He tilted his head, Elf Scouts were the expedionary force of Tuir'El back in the day when that lost race was just beginning to return to Shade's view after being so long gone. Batteram was fiddling with the new Crossbow of the Stalker a black steel gargoyle that could fire heavy bolts with admirable accuracy. Spectra and Prismo sat at the table, cleaned of all the foodscraps and empty glasses. "Lady Spectra, we live in dark times. Chaos' forces are increasing to their power, I can Sense it!" Prismo buried his face in his hands "Some new facet to the darkness, darkness before evil itself, black before judgement. I can't describe this intuitive feeling I have. Those Chaosites have taken Night Itself somehow, as impossible as it sounds and it's now associated to them." Spectra reached across the able and clasped his hands. "No, even Chaos cannot control the Night, it will break free of them and Grimm help anyone who stands in the way of it's escape." But Grimm, where had he gone to abandon his armies in this darkest hour? <br />
Sanguin lounged on a couch reading one of his forbidden tomes, just about a mere thirty pages but it laid Shade bare for him to see and read, if not to totally comprehend. "This only details Shade's forgotten past! And much of it merely remote possibility. But yet still..." He pulled out a bookmark from it, various creatures cavorted on it's surface, plants grew and various beings menaced forth in small relief. Cities known and unseen and "...but this cave has always intrigued me!" Sanguin leaned back letting the tome drop from his lifeless hand, old mysteries, new mysteries, what a headache, were they worth distracting onself from attaining power? Or were they worth adding To one's power by patience and exploration? Grimm knew things, Chaos knows things, neither are saying. Zanden herself in her lazy noncommital way may know things. These three allpowerful wizards of Shade will insist to you - you have not seen all the world yet, and yet they control how much of the world we see. "Is it the forgotten past? The overlooked bypassed present? The things of the forward pushed back Future?" {Sorry couldn't resist lol, it's a ©øðdamned song lyric but everyone's so latched onto it and it does have a nice ring to it! ~ B.C.} <br />
This story couldn't rest forever, there's more on the way. <br />
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SharKey!<br />
Nice job Cat! <br />
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BarnCat<br />
Thanks, there's be more but I just got back from toolin around the SanJauns and been awake for 30 hrs now lol entertaining the visiting familiars. <br />
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BarnCat<br />
Rising Setting Sun at the Dawn Dusk of our Nights Days. Dawskund, now a vicious beast of himself called Rrabid was not doing too good, the Chaos in his mind was ripping apart old memories and feelings, thoughts and emotions. Black tendrils drilling coiling flexing flipping and engorging themselves on his old personality, those last chains binding him to his former self, those last anchors mooring him to familiar mental shores, docked off the banks of memory but now set adrift in tempestuous psychological rough waters as a Chaos storm raged through the seas of his mind. <br />
But yet an inner calmness remained and retained, and still waters run deep, and deep within him was control and power. And NIGHT! In some capacity he was able to plan, he was willingly under this chaotic power, instinct led him to add it to his own, but still a small sliver of moonlit fear shed an aura of worry and wondering which was controlling which. Deep in his own mind, collapsed into himself, deep in the dark cell he was trapped in, he had no sense of good or evil. His vision was rimmed with glowing red now. This timeless corruption of self left an uncertain chance of order or chaos having total control and time itself would have to tell. For red skies at night are a sailor's delight, but red skies at dawn let sailors be warned. <br />
It wasn't smooth sailing inside the waters of his mind, and was it dawn or dusk? Was it even Dawkskund anymore? This twilit crepuscular being was more conquered by time itself rather than the chaos, but losing track of time was letting more and more chaos IN! And Chaos was relishing this new mental territory. He watched this progress intently, progress of this powerful new prospect to his forces, this Rrabid. With a sun on a horizon though the difference would be which direction it shone from, as was the case with Rrabid/Dawskund, which way would the pendulum swing? Only time would tell. <br />
For every surface there is something beneath, Rrabid's mind swam with a chaotic ripple effect, a butterfly drift of air was now definitely a hurricane elsewhere. For every light, darkness as he sought balance again, his core self a fulcrum. One step and everything can change, which way was the pendulum going to swing, which way would he go? Would he trample the past? Push forward back? We as the readers would hate to leave all this in Rrabid's lap, but the author here is not as gentle. For are any of us in a jester's story in good hands while those hands are juggling? Don't drop the ball, whatever you do, for they may all fall, even you! More to this timely tale later, sooner than an update, but still... later lol. <br />
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BarnCat<br />
Smile, you're in Candid Chimera? <br />
"GrRrR!" BaRnOwL had just gone into Loading, and BaRnCaT was again frustrated, shaking the 'OwL as the frozen bird's lenses flickered like a flashlight with low batteries whatever those are, like a candle in the wind. "Damnit, not now, damnit!" BaRnCaT threw the owl on the ground in resigned disgust. T0RnC@T watched all this with a curious eye, as his other eye was covered with a scar and a patch, therefore not as curious, not for lack of wanting to be, more a question of his particular monocular capability. It slowed him down none though, as he casually stabbed and killed the person next to him, as opposed to the person below him as that would probably irritate RAIVEN for disrupting her game lol. T0Rn was half BaRn's height, but as wide across, shoulder to shoulder if not more, making a short squat stocky warrior clanimal if there ever was one, and there have been quite a few, but none quite like him. <br />
BaRn sat down heavily and sulked, T0Rn picked up the owl and attempted to get it up operating again by cranking one of it's legs causing it to screech in agony. "Hmmm, must have the squelch too high, that was some nasty feedback." BaRnOwL pecked at him as his screen cleared again. "I Don't Feedback, mousebreath! In fact I don't even do world much but damn, hoot it all anyway. We going to restart our shoot or what?" BaRn sighed "I don't Restart, pellet popper, at least not in a long time now." His levels, as has this movie, was too far along to restart now, t'would render this rendering wasted effort. T0Rn sat down next to BaRn and elbowed him, his dark grey face scrunching up into a conspiratorial smirk "Do you know this bird? Can I kill it?" To this BaRnCaT laughed! "No, not this time, but thanks for asking first, this time. No He's in CAT Clan, and they're allies of ours, their leader is just too much for me to handle at the moment." Being so many levels along a restart would be... but we covered that already. How long along this song was his experience singing? It'd been weeks since he checked the charts, Seventeen was slow torture to attain feeling so close to it but yes I'll go ahead and say it, yet so far away. <br />
BaRn stood up and fired off an Ice Storm, a swirling sheet of rapidly spinning ice blades, each shaped like clawnail clippings. "See how ya gotta make the magic your's? You personalize it, stylize it so you know it's from you. The closer you are to your magic and mana the less you-" Zfizzle! Pop-ssss. T0Rn stared on at this anticlimactic spectacle, "The point of all that was?" BaRn raised on claw to his face, glowered with glowing eyes for dynamic effect, "IT was for the uh it was just for, well how should I know, sometimes I just do stupid ߪþ ok?" BaRnOwL sat up from the ground painfully rubbin his twisted leg and aching noggin. "Do I dare ask do we dare continue?" BaRnCaT looks aside to the reader or readers on the other side of the screen. {omg, you of all people are reading this?... how long have you had that booger in your nose hairs? Whoop, made you look!} BaRnCaT looked back to his crew, "Take 5 folks, I gots ta make some script adjustments, we aren't winning a Golden Baron Oscar for what piddling excuse of what I got writ up so far." <br />
In-ter-missions. <br />
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;48&quot;;&quot;Unfortnately thre was never more to be written about shade the movie. How could you continue when one of your main characters Slyth backstabbed you so badly letting troublemakers on the board lambaste&gt;sp?&lt; you. How could you write about a game you rapidly lost that much spirit for. How can you really get into how you felt about a place when you can no longer feel it. More BarnCat stories are on the way, the entertainment does continue, too bad for Shade that they p[roved so unworthy,.
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&quot;235&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;I'd like to introduce you all to the best site ever made for Beast Wars! It's actually a dedicated beast wars fan site trying to build a gaming system closely based on the White Wolf games like Vampire the Masquerade or Werewolf the Apocalypse. Thing of it is? I'm not sure how long it'll be up and that info is too good to waste! Brb.
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&quot;235&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>Welcome to the Transformers: The Beast Wars White Wolf adaptation! </p>

<p>What you won't find here: <br />
Specific information about the Beast Wars or Transformers television series or toy lines, <br />
Information on Werewolf, Vampire, Mage, Wraith, Changeling, or the basics of White Wolf. </p>

<p>What you will find is complete information on a combination of the two. </p>

<p>The Transformers: The Beast Wars RPG is intended for White Wolf players looking to add a new race to their games. It is also intended for fans of Beast Wars or the original Transformers series who are looking for a good system to roleplay their own adventures, with the usual cast of characters, or characters of their own creation. </p>

<p>This site's most recent update was midnight of December 29, 2006. </p>
 
<p>Transformers: The Beast Wars</p>
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&quot;235&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>Transformers: The Beast Wars</p>

<p>Forward </p>

<p>Table of Contents </p>

<p>Chapter One<br />
War Dawn: The Origins of the Game </p>

<p>Chapter Two<br />
Fight or Flee: Life on Cybertron <br />
Part I: Protoformation, Transformation Part II: Spark, Energon, Will, Death <br />
Part III: Generations, Size, Organizations </p>

<p>Chapter Three<br />
Call of the Wild: Creating a Character Part I: Getting Started, Attributes, Abilities <br />
Part II: Advantages, Backgrounds, Fleshing It Out <br />
Part III: Sample Creations </p>

<p>Chapter Four<br />
The Trigger: Battle and Weapons Systems <br />
Part I: Weapons List: Brawl and Melee <br />
Part II: Weapons List: Firearms, Demolitions, Special <br />
Part III: Damage and Recovery </p>

<p>Chapter Five<br />
Cutting Edge: Mechanical Abilities <br />
Part I: Mechanisms List, Part 1 <br />
Part II: Mechanisms List, Part 2 <br />
Part III: Spark Powers </p>

<p>Chapter Six<br />
Webworld: Society and Learning <br />
Part I: Experience, Procedures <br />
Part II: Merits and Flaws, Devices <br />
Part III: Devices </p>

<p>Chapter Seven<br />
Proving Grounds: Storytelling <br />
Part I: Examples, Systems, Autobot/Decepticon Conversions <br />
Part II: World of Darkness, Building a Character Sheet, Tech-Specs </p>

<p>Chapter Eight<br />
Beast Wars: The Television Series <br />
Part I: Characters and Events <br />
Part II: Locations and Devices </p>

<p>Chapter Nine<br />
Starscream's Brigade: Frequently Whined Questions     </p>

<p>Acknowledgments | Character Sheets | Fan-fiction | Art | Essays | Feedback | Links <br />
Secrets of Cybertron Campaign | Play-By-E-Mail Campaign | DragonStar Campaign </p>
 
<p>\&quot;Beast Wars,\&quot; \&quot;Transformers,\&quot; and all related terms are copyright Hasbro Toys. \&quot;Werewolf: The Apocalypse,\&quot; \&quot;Vampire: The Masquerade,\&quot; and related are Copyright 1999 White Wolf Publications. All rights reserved. Beast Wars character likenesses belong to Hasbro and Mainframe Animation. All copyrighted items are used without permission.   All artwork on this site (excluding screenshots, which are the property of Mainframe animation) is the property of the site adminstrator. If you would like to use any of this art for your personal page, please contact the artist.</p>
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&quot;235&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>\&quot;Has anyone developed a role-playing system for Transformers yet...?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;I'm working on it.\&quot;<br />
—Conversation between myself and friend Jim Spurrier, May 1999. </p>

<p>I'd gotten into Beast Wars just a few months before, and I was already getting the notion that I would like to run it as an RPG sometime. But how to do it? There were a lot of complications and a lot of aggravations. Would there be a system that allowed for this? Would I be able to pull it off? </p>

<p>Then, I got into White Wolf. I took a look at the alternate rules listed for things like Highlander-style \&quot;Immortals\&quot; and Disney-type \&quot;Gargoyles.\&quot; </p>

<p>From there on, Cybertrons wrote themselves. </p>

<p>Obviously, this system is basically designed for \&quot;Beast Wars\&quot; style Transformers, not the Cybertronian Autobots and Decepticons of yore. Why is that? The main reason was my own personal interest. Have I seen the original Transformers? Of COURSE I have, and this document will certainly reflect that-I watch it like a maniac. <br />
However, what I was really \&quot;in\&quot; to at the time were the Maximals and the Predacons and their own private war...the sense of awe they had about the Autobots and Decepticons; they way they categorized and jumbled their history, it was all part of the myth. </p>

<p>The second reason this is really a Beast Wars system is because the show is a lot more specific about things. </p>

<p>How did that happen? How is there birth; why is there death; how is there travel and energy... Beast Wars tells you these things. Transformers does, too, but in a less specific way. <br />
For example, I'm not enough of a purist to attempt to list all the ways the original Autobots learned to reproduce themselves. </p>

<p>(Please don't be frightened off by that admission...come on; it gets better than that...) </p>

<p>Another reason this is a Beast Wars system is because of its parallels to Werewolf: The Apocalypse. The main theme of trying to understand the beast within... The transformation as part of the internal self, and not just the outer mechanisms. I used a Werewolf book and Werewolf ideas for a lot of this story, but I picked up just about every other White Wolf book along the way. </p>

<p>That all being said, this system easily converts to Autobots and Decepticons and I do NOT want to limit players who want to choose them. </p>

<p>References to them are littered throughout, and a guide for creating Autobot and Decepticon characters is below. I eventually plan to get up the courage to release \&quot;Transformers: The Great War,\&quot; which will have all the Autobot/Decepticon information anyone will ever need to ask for. (I might need some major help on that one.) </p>

<p>I am aware that plenty of the \&quot;Cybertron Society\&quot; notes, along with all of the information on how characters choose beast modes, etc.: are fudges at worst and guesses at best. I guess on information when the television show leaves things to be implied. I fudge information involving arrival on Earth, as I am fully aware that there are technically and canonically no other \&quot;Beast Wars\&quot; Transformers who came to the planet Earth other than those on the show. </p>

<p>(It would just have been fun for our imaginations if there were.) </p>

<p>This system is designed for those who are familiar with White Wolf roleplaying, and is not designed to be a replacement for the roleplaying books provided by White Wolf publications. Beast Wars fans and Transformers fans who want to give this system a try will still have to pick up a \&quot;real\&quot; White Wolf book or two. I recommend Werewolf, which I talk about above, and Vampire. Mage, Wraith, and Changeling will all work fine as examples of the system itself, but don't adapt as well to the information below. </p>

<p>A few notes about the document and its setup: most hyperlinks are to different files within this same document. If a quotation is hyperlinked, you can pick up a sound file, in wav format, of the quote. I am accepting submissions of wavs for quotes I do not already have; if you have a wav to share, contact me. </p>

<p>When and where do I set this chronicle? a Storyteller might ask. </p>

<p>The possibilities are limitless. </p>

<p>Cybertrons have permeated every corner of the galaxy; they are colonizers, first and foremost, and choose where they live and when. Cybertronian technology allows for time travel, and though \&quot;mucking around\&quot; in the events of the Great War itself is prohibited, it isn't always prevented. Chronicles set on Cybertron itself during the Beast Wars are set in the years 2300 (earth-time) and beyond. The Beast Wars on Earth itself were during approximately 4 million BC. Statistics for \&quot;show\&quot; regulars will be provided-play these characters if you want, or create your own. Have them interact with the \&quot;real\&quot; characters, or ignore that war entirely. Set a crossover chronicle in the regular World of Darkness (details are below for most possibilities); set it on another planet altogether and have your players create alien \&quot;beast\&quot; modes. Above all, enjoy this system and have fun with it. </p>

<p>This system is still under construction. I eagerly await feedback from both Transfans and White-Wolf-players alike to help me make this the most accurate Beast Wars role playing system possible—not to mention the most fun. </p>

<p>Enjoy! </p>

<p>Chapter One: The Origins of the Game</p>
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&quot;235&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>Who Are They, and Where Do They Come From? <br />
\&quot;The Autobots are a highly advanced form of robot. I don't really know if they're from the past, or the future, but they can think, and have real feelings.\&quot; <br />
—Spike, child of Earth, \&quot;More Than Meets the Eye\&quot; <br />
Cybertron is a planet far beyond our galaxy, which is populated by an intelligent race of people. These people just happen to be mostly made of metal. </p>

<p>Cybertron civilization is old, older than most humans can even fathom. And as long as there are Cybertrons, there have been wars. Wars fought between races, wars fought over territories, wars fought crossing galaxies. </p>

<p>Now are the Beast Wars: where robots who have learned to transform themselves into animals fight to secure the promises of their past and the uncertainties of the future. </p>

<p>But to understand the present, we start with the deepest past. </p>

<p>The Great War <br />
\&quot;Well, it all began about nine million years ago.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Oh, great. It's gonna be one of those LONG stories.\&quot;<br />
—Optimus Prime and Ratchet, \&quot;War Dawn\&quot; <br />
Legend has it there was a time before the war. Cybertron was a planet inhabited by the Autobots: peace-loving, hardworking robots who lived their days in golden cities basking in sunlight. The Autobots were bound to their lovely cities. They burrowed deep into the ground for energy, but had no wish to defy the gravity that held them there. </p>

<p>However, someone—no one is quite sure who—had the notion that there might be something beyond the sky. To discover it, he designed a new type of robot. </p>

<p>This robot would be like others of the race, but for one thing: the ability to fly. This robot was called Megatron. </p>

<p>Soon, more of these flying robots were built. They immediately recognized their differences from the Autobots, and took a new name, the Decepticons. </p>

<p>Not only, Megatron realized, were they different from the Autobots, but they were superior. They had mastery over the air: an element that Autobots did not understand. They considered themselves to be the rightful rulers of Cybertron, and, as their numbers grew, they decided to conquer it. </p>

<p>Megatron, in command of his Decepticon forces, made a single, foolish error when he attacked a group of innocents, wounding a young Autobot named Orion Pax. Alpha Trion, an Autobot leader who was repairing the injured, saw a great energy in the nearly-destroyed Orion. He rebuilt his body, fashioning a war commander for the Autobots, one whom he knew could fight back the threat to their peaceful ways. Alpha Trion called his creation Optimus Prime. </p>

<p>However, the war was far from over. </p>

<p>Creating a fighting force to counter the Decepticon threat perpetuated the violence rather than finishing it. The Autobots were forced to adapt themselves to the Decepticon's ability of flight, eventually creating space travel and taking their war into far-off galaxies. Both races colonized, spreading throughout the universe; their virtually limitless lifespan allowed them to continue to increase in number despite the constant battling. Autobots and Decepticons eventually spawned many other races on many other planets, countless in number, but the battle between Optimus Prime and Megatron remained the same; they would fight until one failed. </p>

<p>Five million years of fighting showed little change in the struggle, but there was one great, infamous battle that seemed at first to be the conclusion. Prime's Autobots, far from Cybertron in their ship, the Ark, were battling Megatron's forces over an unknown, blue planet. The Decepticons, always eager to finish the fight, had boarded the Ark. Their fantastic battleship, Nemesis, had already been lost, somewhere in the oceans of this alien world. </p>

<p>There was an accident on the Ark. </p>

<p>The ship, peopled with Autobots and Decepticons alike, crashed down on the foreign planet, and embedded itself in a long-dormant volcano. The Cybertrons, weakened from their battle and losing power quickly, were forced into emergency stasis. They would remain this way for four million years. </p>

<p>At last the volcano erupted, waking the Autobots and Decepticons from their sleep. When the Cybertrons finally awoke, their battle was ready to resume. The fighting on Cybertron had continued without its commanders, and the citizens of Cybertron had long been missing their greatest warriors. </p>

<p>However, these commanders found a new race on this planet they had encountered, one that had developed while they were slumbering. These were called Humans. </p>

<p>On Earth, as this planet was called, Autobots mainly chose ground-bound vehicles as secondary froms, to reflect their origins as those who came from below. Decepticons still ruled the sky. Humanity, a seemingly primitive race in comparison, realized that the Autobots were the race most inclined toward peace. Over a period of less than thirty years after Prime and Megatron reawakened, the Humans helped the Autobots to finally win their ancient war. </p>
 
<p>The Beast Wars <br />
\&quot;Now is a day of reckoning for those who would make us slaves!\&quot;<br />
—Predacon commander, \&quot;Megatron,\&quot; \&quot;The Agenda, Part Three\&quot; <br />
The Pax Cybertronia was signed, declaring peace on Cybertron for the first time in over nine million years. <br />
Now, a mere three-hundred years later, society has changed again. </p>

<p>The descendants of the Decepticons are beginning to revolt. Their society, now blossoming of its own right, has been punished by the mistakes and failures of their once-proud ancestors. These self-named Predacons began a silent uprising, working against the Autobots' children, the Maximals. The conquest is whispered in the alleys of Cybertron... On other planets, especially Earth itself, it is again a full-scale war. </p>

<p>Maximals <br />
\&quot;Freedom is the right of all sentient beings.\&quot;<br />
—Maximal saying, said to be first uttered by Optimus Prime </p>

<p>Maximals are the sons and daughters of the victors: descendants of the Autobots. Maximals carry with them their ancestors' sense of peace before war. They believe in the peace codes signed at the end of the Great War, and they believe in the teachings of Optimus Prime. They are in a fine position to make these kinds of statements, having enjoyed for centuries the benefits given to victors. They are the upperclass citizens of Cybertron, its rulers and its protectors. They are also its artists, poets, actors, and musicians, its doctors, its lawyers, its scientists. </p>

<p>Maximal rule is upheld by a Council of Elders, who is in effect the ruling body of all of Cybertron. Maximals run and operate the tightest and cleanest military operations on Cybertron. They are also its prime explorers and colonizers. Maximals subjugate the Predacons and keep them at bay, disallowing them from the centers of their cities. They fear an uprising from below, but, most of all, they fear another Great War. Cybertron was a planet that fought itself for millions of years. If only the Predacons would realize that there's a more peaceful solution... </p>

<p>The Pax <br />
The treaty signed to end the Great War was called \&quot;The Pax Cybertronia.\&quot; In it, the long tradition of racial violence on Cybertron was supposedly ended for good. Maximals keep their own code, based on the details of the treaty, which was named for an ancient word meaning \&quot;peace\&quot; and the nearly lost name of one of the Autobots' greatest leaders. </p>

<p>1. Race is meaningless; All Are One. </p>

<p>The Letter: The \&quot;All Are One\&quot; saying is said to date back to the Third Great War, when Autobots promised they would fight for freedom \&quot;until all are one.\&quot; Assumedly, this problem was resolved when the Great War finally reached its conclusion. Maximals and Predacons alike are one under Cybertron, and should be considered equals. </p>

<p>The Truth: One of the most scoffed-at sections of the Pax. Though many Maximals do indeed regard Predacons as their equals in life and law, there are just as many who are racist against them, seeing them only as the Decepticons from whom they have descended. The conflict between the Maximals who follow this element of their peace code and those who do not is sometimes as great as the conflicts between the races themselves. </p>

<p>2. Freedom is the right of all sentient beings. </p>

<p>The Letter: Optimus Prime's saying has filtered its way into Maximal parlance. Taken literally, it means that no race should be subjugated under Maximal law. It is the \&quot;Prime Directive\&quot; of Maximal space travel—conquer no planets already inhabited; make peace with other cultures and nations; allow them to govern and provide for themselves. </p>

<p>The Truth: This directive is followed universally, save on Cybertron itself—where domination over Predacons is the expected norm. The occasional rogue Maximal commander who violates this rule does so usually under the penalty of criminal prosecution. </p>

<p>3. Let peace prevail over battle. </p>

<p>The Letter: The Maximal race is in constant fear of a return to Cybertron warring. Therefore, this code states that peaceful solutions can and must be found over any violence, even the retaliatory type. </p>

<p>The Truth: This is all well-and-good on Cybertron, where warlike acts can be discussed in committee, but this rule simply doesn't work on foreign planets if there's a sudden rebellion. <br />
It's scrap or be scrapped when you're out on your own, and Maximals know this just as well as they understand the good intentions behind their own code. </p>

<p>4. Respect the heroes of the past. </p>

<p>The Letter: The Great War was a terrible time, but it was also a time of great heroes and great deeds. </p>

<p>Respect those deeds for what they are; though war is in the past, it should be understood. </p>

<p>The Truth: A very popular addition to the code, for hero-worship is a common trait of any intelligent race. On the good side, this rule has led to everything from war documentaries to novels to comic books. However, it is just as easy to make light of the past, and some of the racist \&quot;stupid Decepticon jokes\&quot; Maximals compose are even better than the \&quot;Autobot jokes\&quot; Predacons like so much. </p>

<p>5. Support a return to the Golden Age. <br />
The Letter: Ages ago, Cybertron was a place of utter peace and prosperity. </p>

<p>With continued work, the world can again be that bright, without the stain of racial disharmony. </p>

<p>The Truth: The Golden Age is one idea, but—most Maximals know—it was also a time of very little economic development, very little political development, and no exploration. Some question if a return to a backwater \&quot;age of peace\&quot; is really in the best interest of their planet...or if, perhaps, war is simply the unfortunate result of continued progress. </p>

<p>The Maximals, for the most part, follow their code well, though some more strictly than others. </p>

<p>Predacons <br />
\&quot;Three gigabytes of attitude on a two-gig hard drive.\&quot;<br />
—Rhinox, \&quot;Dark Designs,\&quot; describing a Predacon </p>

<p>If Maximals are the happy descendants of victorious Autobots, Predacons are the downtrodden: the descendants of the Decepticons. Predacons feign respect for Maximals, but secretly many factions of Predacons work to usurp rule from the upperclass and take Cybertron as their own. Among the Predacons are a great number of hardened warriors, generals, and military leaders. There is also the veritable \&quot;scum of the planet,\&quot; the poor, wretched, the rulebreakers, the unloved and unappreciated. </p>

<p>The upper echelons of the Predacons operate a tight, strict society. Rule among the Predacons is decided by strength in battle. The greatest ruler among Predacons is a triumvirate of generals known as the Tripredicus Council. Many rumors about the strength of Tripredicus abound. Some Predacons even believe that the three members of Tripredicus are in fact descendants of the infamous Unicron, a world-devouring Transformer older than Cybertron itself. </p>

<p>Treachery and cunning are the norm among Predacons, and any Predacon leader unprepared for these eventualities will not remain a leader for very long. </p>

<p>The Predacon Honor Code <br />
Just as the Maximals have a code for maintaining peace, Predacons have carried from their days as Decepticons an honor code, which of late is followed only by the strictest and truest of the race. </p>

<p>1. No fair challenge may be ignored. </p>

<p>The Letter: A law dating back to the ancient days of the Great War still holds true in the eyes of the most devout Predacons. Challenges for leadership are many, and challenges must be upheld with proper honor. </p>

<p>The Truth: A leader once in a position of power dare not allow such a thing as an archaic Decepticon rule to stand in his way. Leaders have been known to let their most loyal followers be the ones to put down a leadership challenge. </p>

<p>2. All challenges must be fair. </p>

<p>The Letter: It is not honorable to outnumber an opponent, nor outweapon him. There is great honor in winning, but never let a Predacon shoot an opponent while he is down, nor while he is unarmed. </p>

<p>The Truth: The most powerful of Predacons know how to cheat in a challenge: it's a rule they learned long ago. If to back down when one has a marked advantage would be foolishness, to lose a way to gain advantage is just as bad. </p>

<p>3. Failure is to be punished. </p>

<p>The Letter: Those Predacons that fail in their duties, either to allies or the Predacon force itself, should be chastised, ostracized, or terminated. </p>

<p>Predacons do not allow for the weak among their ranks. </p>

<p>The Truth: Predacon leaders love this rule and love to evoke it to weed the unwanted out of their armies. However, Predacons in need of allies may let small transgressions go... Predacons in dire need ignore larger transgressions, too. Many of the Predacons who fight the Maximals do so because they are weak—war is their only chance to move up in the world. </p>

<p>4. Successful treachery keeps the leader strong. </p>

<p>The Letter: While failure is punished severely, when treachery within ranks is successful, it keeps Predacon leaders sharply focused. Treachery which does not fail is to be praised. </p>

<p>The traitor himself should be destroyed. </p>

<p>The Truth: The most popular type of treachery of late has become desertion and defection: who wants to be a Predacon, when those rich Maximals are recruiting? This type of treachery cannot be conquered by a Predacon individual, but must be met on the battlefield. However, this rule is followed more carefully than one might think. Predacon leaders love a chance to point out when their troops have been disloyal. </p>

<p>5. It is an honor to die for one's cause. </p>

<p>The Letter: When a Predacon dies, let it be on the battlefield, winning the war for his side. Let it not be in hiding from the truth of war. </p>

<p>The Truth: Who wants to terminate, when Cybertron life can be so long? </p>

<p>There are more self-serving Predacons than this rule suggests; plenty of Predacons are sick of the war, and while kissing up to the Maximals isn't their idea of a good life, it's better than the alternative. </p>

<p>Ironically, the Predacon Honor Code has created as many harsh rulers as it has created fine warriors. Those who follow it to the letter are few. </p>

<p>The original \&quot;Predacons,\&quot; a faction of Decepticons, would probably be mistaken for Maximals by the Predacons of today, as they took mammalian and avian secondary forms. Only those who are very knowledgeable about the Great War realize this about the ancestors who gave them their name. </p>

<p>The Vok <br />
\&quot;Such a simple name, for so ARROGANT a race.\&quot;<br />
—Tarantulas, \&quot;Other Victories,\&quot; staring down a Vok </p>

<p>This malevolent alien race was first encountered by those fighting the Beast Wars on the planet Earth. Not only did aliens deposit energon on earth—not only did they build structures on Earth of their own design, but, it seems, they made this planet, for their own experimentation. <br />
When it became evident to the Vok that the Beast Wars on Earth were skewing their data, they decided to destroy the planet. Earth was eventually spared due to the work of Maximal forces. However, the Vok unwittingly shared some impressive technology: the Transmetallization beam and the Transmetal II Driver. </p>

<p>The Vok are present in many things; their work is evident in much of planet Earth, their technology even beyond Cybertronian imaginings. </p>

<p>A member of this race appears as a ghost-like creature: the image of a floating, skull-like face, with streams of wind and light behind it. </p>

<p>It does not appear this way for long; all who have seen a Vok face-to-face have not survived the confrontation. </p>
 
<p>Lexicon <br />
\&quot;Aw, frag, I can never remember the answer to that slagging question!\&quot;<br />
—Bob Skir, \&quot;Beast Machines\&quot; story editor, responding to a question about Beast Wars profanity. </p>

<p>Autobot: The peaceful race of transforming robots who inhabited Cybertron before and during the Great War. </p>

<p>Cybertron: The Transfomers' planet of origin. Also the name given to the species in general, and the word used throughout this document to describe a Transformer. </p>

<p>Decepticon: Race of transforming robots who lived to conquer. Ancient foes of the Autobots, near-annihilated during the Great War. </p>

<p>Energon: The main source of fuel for a Cybertron. Also his main source of weakness. </p>

<p>\&quot;Gear!\&quot;: Positive slang expression among younger-minded Maximals. </p>

<p>Matrix: 1) Maximal Valhalla. Where the sparks of heroes are laid to rest, and All Are One. <br />
2) The name given to the birthplace of Maximal protoforms. <br />
3) \&quot;Matrix of Leadership,\&quot; the physical device within the body of Optimus Prime and all Primes to follow him, symbolizing his role as leader of the Autobots. </p>

<p>Maximal: Descendants of the peace-loving Autobots and the upper-class citizens of Cybertron. Maximals typically seek an end to the warring on Cybertron, but believe one must make war to make peace. </p>

<p>\&quot;Maximize!\&quot;: Battle cry and activation code of the Maximal race. Often shouted before a transfer from beast mode into robot mode. </p>

<p>Pit/Inferno: 1) Maximal Hell. Where the sparks of the damned are supposed to reside. <br />
2) Complex where Predacon protoforms originate. </p>

<p>Predacon: Descendants of the Decepticons, violent race who lost the Great War. The lower-class and downtrodden of Cybertron, who actively propagate the Beast Wars in an attempt to win back the past. </p>

<p>Prime: Maximal parlance for something great or extraordinary. Now used sarcastically as often as literally. A reference to the Autobot commanders of the same name. </p>

<p>Primus: God of all Transformers, sometimes said to be the first Transformer, or Cybertron itself. Worshipped mainly by Maximals. </p>

<p>Protoform: A Cybertron who has not yet been born; a Cybertron fetus. </p>

<p>Slag: 1) Cybertron remains. <br />
2) Most vilely connotated yet most widely used Cybertronian swear word. A lesser version would be \&quot;scrap.\&quot; </p>

<p>Spark: The soul of a Cybertron. </p>

<p>Stasis pod: Housing for unrealized Protoforms. </p>

<p>\&quot;Terrorize!\&quot;: Battle cry and activation code of the Predacon race. </p>

<p>Unicron: The darkest figure in Cybertron history, a devourer of worlds who was a Transformer the size of a planet. Though he was destroyed during the last battles of the Great War, all Cybertrons fear and respect Unicron even today. His space-strewn remains were a long-time home for rogue Decepticons. </p>

<p>Units of Time <br />
On Cybertron, time is measured differently from on Earth. The conversions are relatively simple, though approximate. </p>

<p>Nanoclick: one second</p>

<p>Cycle: one minute</p>

<p>Megacycle: one hour</p>

<p>Decacycle: one month</p>

<p>Stellar Cycle (Stellar): one Cybertron year (approximately 400 days). </p>

<p>Chapter Two: Life on Cybertron</p>
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&quot;235&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>Protoformation <br />
\&quot;Let's crack the egg and say hello!\&quot; <br />
—Rattrap, \&quot;Coming of the Fuzors, Part One\&quot; <br />
The fetal form of a modern Cybertron is a partially organic, partially robotic pre-body called the Protoform. Protoforms are neither manufactured nor born, but something in between. The exact process which creates a protoform is kept secret by the higherups of Maximal and Predacon government (as is the process which creates a Spark, though it's been rumored that a few couples have figured this one out through their own experimentation...). However, most Cybertrons know that Protoforms originate from one of two places: the Matrix and the Pit. <br />
The Matrix that provides a Protoform is not that same Matrix where lost Sparks go, although there are some similarities. It is rather a place named for that same Matrix, where Maximal protoforms originate. A Maximal protoform is a silvery form shaped like a humanoid robot. They are angular humanoid forms coated in a kind of blue, glowing gel. A spark is placed in the central torso cavity. <br />
Predacon protoforms originate from a complex known as the Pit—alternately called the Inferno due to the fiery red glow of the gels that congregate there. Predacon protoforms are typically golden, and with a red sheen, but otherwise resemble Maximal protoforms in every way. Maximals tend to view the Inferno as the Matrix's direct opposite—as a place where unworthy sparks go to be tortured in the afterlife. True Predacons, however, view their Pit with a sense of pride. <br />
Protoforms are usually fitted with sparks upon their formation, although some are not. A protoform without a spark is called a \&quot;blank.\&quot; Blank protoforms are kept on hand for emergency situations, as it is sometimes possible to transfer a spark from a dead body into a fresh protoform. <br />
A protoform which has received a spark is ready for the second stage of formation. This involves choosing the Cybertron's secondary form and installing her personality and memory files. Memory files typically include information on the race and alliance of the new protoform as well as information about Cybertron itself. Cybertrons are, in effect, born full-grown, though sparks and protoforms differ in their capabilities. A Cybertron may seem young if fitted with \&quot;a young spark,\&quot; or may seem very old the minute she emerges. <br />
Protoforms, whether they are blank or fertilized, are rarely completed in the complex itself. Protoforms are stored in Cybertronian-sized \&quot;stasis pods,\&quot; which are airtight shells fitted with scanning equipment and central processing units. Stasis pods are loaded in great numbers onto exploration ships, which are sent into the galaxy searching for worlds to colonize. When a suitable world is found, the protoforms within the pods are activated. <br />
Errors in stasis pods have resulted in fascinating amounts of difficulties, ranging from Cybertrons who protoform without any sight, to Cybertrons who emerge with no concept of who they are and what they are doing. It was a spectacular error in protoformation which resulted in the first of the Fuzors—life-scanners which were meant to choose only one beast form accidentally chose and fused two of them. Cybertrons with protoformation errors who are created on Cybertron itself are typically destroyed, especially by the Predacons, who believe handicap has no place in their society. However, colonization ships have very little choice in what their protoforms become. <br />
Protoforms are nearly always Maximal or Predacon in nature. However, a Cybertron who had his ancestry in the days of Autobots and Decepticons was built rather than formed, and therefore is not of the Matrix or Pit. There are rumors that a third type of protoform does exist: the type which spawned the Tripredicus Council. These protoforms have descended from Unicron himself, and are a greater fear to Cybertron than any Predacon or Maximal war. <br />
Choosing a Beast Mode <br />
\&quot;Scanning for lifeforms...\&quot; <br />
—Maximal Stasis Pod, routine procedure <br />
Beast modes were first chosen in order to dull the effects of raw energon damage to robotic bodies. Cybertrons discovered other advantages to being part animal, as well, and many prefer it to the archaic notion of having only a vehicle for a secondary mode. <br />
Predacons and Maximals retain their differences as groups. Maximals nearly always choose mammals, birds, or fish for their beast modes. Predacons, on the other hand, choose from the creatures that creep and crawl: reptiles, arachnids, insects, and crustaceans. This difference in choice is nothing spoken of or written in stone; it is only a matter of personal preference. Plenty of Cybertrons have gone against the grain in their alliance without much retribution, but, for the most part, this unwritten rule is followed. <br />
Cybertrons are not sure if it is beast mode which reflects the personality of the individual, or personality which reflects the choice of beast. However, Cybertrons always seem to choose a beast which compliments their spirit. A Cybertron's beast is typically evident in his robot mode appearance: perhaps the tiger's stripes still decorate the arms, or the bee's wings still grace the back. <br />
The beast mode for a Cybertron is typically chosen right before he emerges from his stasis pod. The pod does a quick scan for lifeforms in the area, chooses the most appropriate one, then protoforms the Cybertron. Fuzor stasis pods combine two animals from the scan. Some Cybertrons are fortunate enough to choose their beast mode on their own; they inspect a scan, then choose the form they like best. This is a method used when native Cybertrons explore a new planet for the first time. Cybertrons often change even their names to reflect a change in alternate mode. Each Cybertron has a name immediately upon emerging from his stasis pod, and after altering the body to a new form, the act of choosing a name for oneself to reflect this change is common and well-understood. <br />
Life as a Cybertron <br />
Cybertrons only die when death overtakes them by force. Cybertrons do not die of old age, so, in effect, they may live forever. The Autobots and Decepticons who finished the Great War were millions of years of age, so, among any given group of Cybertrons, it is easily assumed that there can be an age range of any type—from the newly protoformed to the ancient. <br />
In practice, the ancient are few, having left the near galaxies at the end of the Great War in search of a final respite. The newly protoformed are many, as Cybertron tries to reclaim the galaxies it once knew. Some of Cybertron's greatest warriors are less than a few hundred stellars of age. They are old by human standards, but a far cry from the age of the warriors who fought in Cybertron throughout time. Many of Cybertron's newer leaders are young indeed. <br />
Cybertrons, like humans, have two definite sexes: male and female. During the Great War, females nearly died out entirely. A small faction of Autobot females hid themselves from the warring around them, and though they learned to take an active part in ending the fighting, they were never at the front line of combat. Females were considered a resource that was to be protected. Few female frames were built during the Great War, as builders automatically chose male frames for combat purposes. <br />
Now that Protoformation as opposed to direct construction is the method of Cybertron procreation, females have again begun to populate Cybertron. Their numbers are swiftly rising to catch up with the males of the planet, although there are never as many as the males would like. It is estimated that the ratio is still flawed: there is perhaps a woman on Cybertron for every three men. Maximals claim equality for all females of their race, and, for the most part, this is practiced, as women are given mostly the same opportunities as males. However, there are those males that still see them as a rarity that should be sheltered, and would keep them from having an active part in the war. Predacons do not sublimate their women. <br />
Cybertrons of all newer factions, being partially organic, enjoy the benefits of having two distinct sexes. This includes gawking, flirting, topless bars, anatomical correctness... The Autobot \&quot;interface\&quot; procedure is said to have been fairly stale; the Cyberorganic type is anything but. (Perhaps that's why there were millions of years of fighting in those days, say some of the young Predacon females.) There is no sanctioned marriage \&quot;ceremony\&quot; on Cybertron, but there is the occasional couple who decides to become mates for life. Cybertrons who decide to become official lifemates must be of the same Alliance; otherwise, the mating will not be recognized by others. Lifemates are registered with their Alliance's government. Lifemating is much more common among Maximals than Predacons. <br />
As there are things that make Cybertrons like humans, there are things which make them like robots. One of these traits is the need for \&quot;repair\&quot; as opposed to medicine. Maximal doctors operate with screwdrivers and wrenches. Most Maximal exploration or battle ships are equipped with standard Critical Recovery Chambers (CR Chambers for short, or \&quot;R Chambers,\&quot; Recovery Chambers) which will automatically take care of repair and refueling for the injured. A more Predacon invention is the Recovery Bath, which combines leisure with repair work. <br />
Being robots, Cybertrons tend to be loud during movement. Cybertrons, especially the larger variety, have servos that move their larger joints, and the heavier Cybertrons can have very loud footsteps. Luckily, fur, feathers, and other flesh mute these noises completely in a Cyberorganic beast mode, and the lighter and smaller a Cybertron is, the less likely she is to have joints that sing every time she bends her arms or legs. <br />
Cybertrons typically \&quot;sleep\&quot; during the night, as humans do, to recover energy. This is accomplished by going into a mode called \&quot;Stasis Lock,\&quot; where all but the most vital functions are shut down and the body begins recharging energy and doing simple repair work. Cybertrons in stasis lock may experience dreams, which are a function of the data being passed back and forth through their circuits. A Cybertron who is injured to the Incapacitated level will go into Stasis Lock immediately. He is not dead, but will require repairs before he is functional again. (This can be counteracted with Spark; see below.) <br />
Cybertrons all have an internal repair function which can heal minor injuries. Internal repairs function at a variable rate; see Chapter Four for more information. Cybertrons also have an internal computer that will give them occasional warnings when they have reached critical damage. Strangely, the computer for those of Maximal alliance is most often male in nature, the Predacon computer female. <br />
Transformation <br />
The ability to adapt to new situations by choosing a secondary form is one of the prides of the Cybertron species. Transformation is in the very core of being of every robot on the planet. <br />
Transformation is assumed to be automatic for any uninjured character. That character need only inwardly articulate his activation code. For Maximals, the code to shift to robot mode is most typically the Maximal's name, followed by the word, \&quot;Maximize!\&quot; Predacons use the activation word \&quot;Terrorize!\&quot; A shift downward into beast mode is accomplished with just those words: \&quot;Beast mode!\&quot; Shouting the code for transformation is used in heavy battle situations or any other situation where alliance is openly declared. Sometimes, there just isn't time to yell. <br />
If a character is injured greatly, he may lose his ability to transform. A Cybertron who has reached the Wounded health level or below must make a Stamina plus Primal-Urge roll to transform to or from his beast mode. Penalties to the pool incurred by injury still apply, but only one success is required to transform successfully. Once a successful transformation is made, it is readily assumed that that character is capable of transforming to either form until he is injured again. An Incapacitated character will go into Stasis Lock in whichever mode he was in before taking the final health level of damage; he does not transform into his \&quot;native mode.\&quot; (Injured characters who would like to alter modes before going into Stasis Lock may spend a Willpower to do so.) <br />
Transforming uses up an entire round of combat. If a character would like to, for example, transform and attack in the same round, he must spend a point of Energon for the extra action. </p>
 
<p>The Spark <br />
\&quot;When a spark goes on-line, there is great joy...\&quot; <br />
—Rhinox, \&quot;The Spark\&quot; <br />
A Cybertron's Spark is his soul—the essence of his personality and life force. It is an actual physical object, a perfect sphere about the size of a human fist, which is made of a gel-like material and pulsates with a blue glow. It is typically located in the torso of a Cybertron, in a cavity at either the stomach or chest level. Chest-level sparks can be centered, or off-set either to the left or right. The spark cavity is usually well-armored. <br />
The spark has energy of its own, measured as a character's Spark power. The power of the spark's life force can be converted into useable energy two ways. First of all, it can be used to prevent stasis lock in emergency situations. A character falling to the Incapacitated health level can expend a point of temporary Spark to remain conscious (see Expending Spark, Chapter Four, for complete details). He can also tap into the spark's energy by converting Spark energy into usable Energon (Spend one temporary Spark point, recover one Energon). Such practices are risky because using up life force brings Cybertronians closer to death. If at any time a Cybertron's entire Spark pool is depleted, he will die. <br />
The power of a character's spark can also be accessed for certain supernatural abilities. Spark is rolled in situations involving spark power—most commonly used by Transmetal IIs. See Chapter Five for more information on Spark Powers. <br />
Stories are told of Cybertrons who purposely removed their sparks before entering dangerous situations. For every round that the spark is outside the body without a secondary energy source, remove one point of temporary Spark power. Naturally, the spark cannot survive for very long in this situation. It is also possible for one Cybertron to \&quot;incubate\&quot; the spark of another for a short period of time: the process which creates an Optimal. <br />
Spark and Alliance <br />
The power of a character's spark is directly related to his commitment toward his beliefs. If a Maximal is true to the ways of his Pax, his spark will grow because of it; similarly, if a Predacon follows his Code, he gains in life force. <br />
Characters who wish to recover lost Spark energy must make a roll of Wits plus Matrix. This roll can only be made once per story, and recovers as many points of temporary Spark as successes made. This roll has a difficulty based largely on the character's conviction as portrayed during gameplay. The base is only 5, but it is modified every time the character strays from his Alliance's Code. Add difficulty as below if the character strays from his code. This is not meant to prevent characters from straying from their codes if it is dramatically appropriate, but is designed as a check against these Alliances' primary programming directives. Difficulties are cumulative, so if a character commits two \&quot;+1\&quot; actions, their roll difficulty is modified to +2. Use these lists as guidelines to decide where other types of actions may fit onto the Alliance chart. <br />
Difficulty modifiers for Maximal Pax <br />
+1: Verbally insulting a past hero or member of the Autobot race; Believing Maximals to be intrinsically superior to Predacons <br />
+2: Racist (but non-lethal) actions against Predacons or other forms of life; Firing the first shot in a pre-combat situation <br />
+3: Escalating an attack when the problem can be solved without violence; Failing to cooperate with Maximal allies to promote unity among the race <br />
+4: Robbing a sentient lifeform of its basic right to freedom; Destroying or damaging any ancient artifact <br />
+5: Failing to show mercy to a surrendered opponent; Destroying a sentient being outright (\&quot;sparking\&quot; during combat); Destroying or damaging an Autobot artifact <br />
Difficulty modifiers for Predacon Code <br />
+1: Verbally renouncing competition of any type; Publicly (and obviously) denouncing one's own leader <br />
+2: Failing a duty assigned to one by one's Commander; Failing to take an opportunity in a combat of wits (treachery) <br />
+3: Cowardice in the face of death; \&quot;Going easy\&quot; on one's own followers or underlings after a failure; Relying too much on one's allies <br />
+4: Cowardice in the face of a fair challenge; Refusal to fight against continuing oppression; Fear of attacking/destroying a fairly matched or stronger opponent <br />
+5: Destroying an opponent while he is down; Taking an unfair advantage in physical combat <br />
If the character ever commits an act marked in the +4 or +5 sections of the above chart, that character may actually lose a point of permanent spark for his digression. Have the player roll the character's Willpower, at a difficulty of 8 for \&quot;+4\&quot; acts, or 9 for \&quot;+5\&quot; acts. If the roll fails, that character loses a permanent point of Spark. Obviously, accumulation of actions against one's primary programming is not wise, and if a character finds himself constantly checking to preserve his Spark, a change of Alliance may be in order. <br />
Barring this method, there is also a Procedure which can be used to revive a spark to its full capacity, though it has its risks. At Storyteller's discretion, the experiencing of powerful emotions related to life force (such as love), can be used to recover Spark. <br />
Energon <br />
\&quot;Yes! The planet has energon.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Too much energon. Field readings are off the scale. Continued exposure to robotic forms could cause permanent damage.\&quot; <br />
—Megatron and Predacon computer, \&quot;Beast Wars, Part One\&quot; <br />
Energon is the main fuel of all Cybertrons. It comes in two forms: refined, usable energon, and unrefined, unstable energon. <br />
Unstable energon appears as a blue, glowing crystalline structure. The crystals may be tall and thin, or clustered as the inside of a geode, and sparkle and flash at random. Stable energon appears in a cubical form, also glowing and usually ranging from clear-blue to clear-purple in color. Unstable energon can be refined into stable fuel through a carefully orchestrated procedure. Stable, processed energon is what keeps Cybertronians running. It is used to power certain abilities related to Weapons and Mechanisms. <br />
When energon is raw, exposure to it is actually detrimental to the health of Cybertrons. During any prolonged exposure to raw energon, Cybertrons take damage. This damage is dependent on the proximity and amount of energon, but is typically one health level per round. The damage is aggravated, but purely internal, so that Cybertrons damaged by energon exposure will not be dented or scratched. If a Cybertron falls into Stasis Lock in proximity to raw energon, the damage he next takes will be to his spark, so he should be moved to a secure area immediately. <br />
Raw energon is highly unstable, and when struck by an energy-based weapon (photon blasters, bombs, missiles, etc.), it will explode. This explosion is immensely powerful; energon explosion damage is always aggravated. <br />
Because raw energon is so potentially dangerous, it is often used by the more violent and crafty Cybertrons to make weaponry. An Energon Blade is a small knife the size of a surgical tool, which can be used to cut enemies or to pierce sparks. Larger blades can be fashioned, but are extremely rare because of their danger to the wielder and their difficulty of concealment. Darts, bullets, or venom can also be laced with raw energon, and raw energon can be used to create powerful explosives. <br />
Weapons made of raw energon are considered to do aggravated damage. However, any Cybertron carrying an energon weapon must subtract a point of temporary Spark off his total rating so long as he carries the weapon, due to the proximity of the dangerous material. Cybertrons must be at a Generation of Transmetal or higher to consider carrying any energon weapon-otherwise, they will not be able to soak the energon damage. A small blade or bag of bullets is not enough raw energon on the person of a Transmetal to warrant a soak roll every round. However, a large piece of energon, such as an energon-fashioned broadsword, would be. (See below for the specifics about Generations.) <br />
The other type of energon is fully processed energon which is used as fuel. Ironically, the Cybertrons are dependent on this type of energon to function. The Energon rating on a character sheet is the maximum amount of fuel a character's body can handle; it is also an indication of how much fuel the Cybertron needs to operate at his peak. Energon ratings fluctuate frequently as energon is accessed to power Mechanisms and Weapons. <br />
If a character's Energon pool is completely depleted, he no longer has the energy to function. He will be sluggish and unresponsive, and, if overworked, will collapse into stasis lock out of weariness. Consider a character out of Energon to be at a -5 to all dice pools. A character with only one point of energon left is at -4, two points at -3, three at -2, and four points, -1; he is running out of energy at a steady rate, and debilitating himself because of it. Starting Energon pools are at 10; the utter maximum size for any energon pool for a protoformed character is 20. <br />
Lost energon can be easily recovered through repair and refueling. Any generation of Cybertron can also process natural fuels, such as food, into useable fuel. Granted, all prefer \&quot;the real thing,\&quot; but the body of a Cyberorganic Beast is more than used to processing meat, grains, etc., into fuel. A Cybertron, regardless of generation, can only process that type of food which their beast mode would be comfortable with. Hence, a Cybertron with a lion beast mode must eat meat; a horse would eat grass; a rat would eat almost anything. Cybertrons like the Autobots of old, who chose vehicles as secondary forms, were more than comfortable with gasoline! All Cybertrons can also fuel themselves with processed energon, which is given \&quot;intravenously,\&quot; or readily consumed. <br />
During a game, a Cybertron may spend a point of Energon to gain an extra action in a round. A Cybertron can have no more full-roll actions per turn than he has dice in his Dexterity pool. <br />
Willpower <br />
Willpower is a character's strength of purpose. It is spent to gain one extra success on an important roll. It can also be spent to resist instinctual actions or to resist mental control from outside. Like the Energon pool, the Willpower pool can fluctuate a great deal over the course of the story. <br />
Maximal protoforms have a starting Willpower of three, and Predacon protoforms have a starting Willpower of four. A character who spends all his Willpower will be tired and listless, unable to summon the strength to care much anymore about anything. <br />
Characters can recover Willpower through frequent rest—one point after a night of sleep. They recover Willpower at the Storyteller's whim at the end of each story. Willpower is also recovered when a character fulfills part of his Nature; see Chapter Three for more information. </p>
 
<p>Blood and Metal  <br />
\&quot;This is a dumb plan, web-face. I don't HAVE any real blood! Just mech-fluid!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Oh, my circuits will adjust. It's the act I enjoy more than the nourishment.\&quot; <br />
—Cheetor and Tarantulas, \&quot;The Web\&quot; <br />
A word or two about spiders. Spiders of the giant variety such that Cybertronian Protoformation would produce are not able to substantiate themselves on ordinary bugs. Cybertrons who choose a spider for a beast mode are automatically able to create a web in proportion to their size (this web seems far from natural, rather, it glows blue with the strength of the energon used to create it). The spiders can capture larger animals and survive off of their blood. In general, animals can eat food to survive, and the Cybertron that protoforms an animal can eat whichever kind of food is natural to his beast form, to regain Energon levels. <br />
\&quot;Vampirism\&quot; among Cybertrons is possible, though it is considered a deviant behavior at best. A spider or other blood-sucker can get nourishment from the mech-fluid of other Cybertrons, but at half potency (where two energon points taken from the victim results in a gain of one point for the recipient). Consider the Energon pool of Cybertron spiders to be much like the Blood Pool of White Wolf vampires, but keep in mind that to a Cybertron, food is food and blood is blood, with no issue as to \&quot;vitae\&quot; or blood potency. Cybertrons have no actual blood of their own, only mech-fluids which are internally processed. As such, they are incapable of being blood-bound, ghouled, or Embraced. (Really, what would be the point?) <br />
Cybertrons are machines, albeit of the most complex type imaginable. Therefore, spells and affects which are aimed at technology can affect them. However, because of their sparks, these effects are difficult to use or predict. For example, a Control Complex Machine roll on a Cybertron would be contested against his Willpower, and though it would control the bodily actions of the Cybertron, it would not control his thoughts. (See Mechanisms for more information on controlling the Cybertron frame.) In a way, Cybertrons have this as a special racial disadvantage: they are machine as well as living creature, and subject to the rules of machines. <br />
A Jam Technology roll or other such effect used on a Cybertron would indeed work, causing this Cybertron to instantly enter Stasis Lock. However, after one turn, a temporary Willpower may be paid to counteract this effect, and with no health penalties. Sparks themselves are the seat of Cybertron consciousness. They are supernatural and are not subject to mechanical logic. <br />
Water <br />
\&quot;I HATE water.\&quot; <br />
—Cheetor, \&quot;Deep Metal\&quot; <br />
Cybertrons are made of metal and are typically poor swimmers. Unless a Cybertron has purchased an underwater beast mode as a Mechanism, assume that the Cybertron cannot swim. Rather, they are dense, and sink like lead to the bottom of any pool of water. They can act as they do on land, but Dexterity is at one third due to their weight. (Round up.) <br />
Winged \&quot;flight\&quot; underwater, swimming, is possible, but the same restrictions apply. Jet engines will not function unless they are specifically designed to do so. See Chapter Five for more information on Mechanisms. <br />
A Cyberorganic Beast must drink water like any beast of its natural type would. Transmetals and above do not find it necessary, though some enjoy it. Oddly enough, Cybertrons do not have to breathe air, even in beast mode, and may thus remain submerged for extended periods of time, as well as speak as soon as their vocal receptors have adapted to the new surroundings. However, vocal receptors require some circulation, either of water or air, to function; Cybertrons cannot speak in a vacuum, and their voices may still be \&quot;cut off\&quot; by injuries to the throat and neck.   <br />
Contrary to what a beginner might assume, water is not \&quot;the secret weakness\&quot; of a robotic race. Exposure to water does not cause Cybertrons to short out. However, acid rain has been known to cause problems, as have certain types of fire-retardant foams. <br />
Death <br />
There are only two ways for a Cybertron to die completely. Both of them involve the Spark. <br />
The first way is for the Cybertron's spark to be destroyed in a violent manner: stabbing it, explosion, etcetera. A spark's nature is such that it is not easily crushed (it tends to bounce back into its original, rounded shape after pressure is applied). In extreme circumstances if the spark is exposed to high pressure for a very long time, this may destroy it as well, but, typically, only piercing or energy damage will destroy a spark. <br />
A spark will also die if it simply fades away due to lack of energy. The spark inside the body of a Cybertron will remain energized so long as it remains inside this (or any) energon-charged body. However, if the spark is removed or tapped for power, it will begin to drain. When a Cybertron's spark has been completely depleted, and the body it resides in is destroyed, the spark fades away into the Matrix, and the Cybertron dies. </p>
 
<p>The Generations <br />
\&quot;So...you're a big, bad, Transmetal now...\&quot; <br />
—Blackarachnia to Tarantulas, \&quot;Coming of the Fuzors, Part Two\&quot; <br />
At one time, all Cybertrons were metallic. Then, later, they became partially organic, until having organic parts was the norm. The concept of \&quot;Generation\&quot; refers to a Cybertron's advancement on this scale. It is a reflection of his model type, a reflection of what is strong and what is weak about his construction. <br />
Cyberorganic Beast <br />
Shorthanded \&quot;Organic,\&quot; this is what any Transformer in the Beast Wars will start out as if no points are spent to alter the form. This form, like any form, has its advantages as well as disadvantages. <br />
Generation One Beasts are allowed only two forms. The Beast Mode is a single, common animal of any type, any animal for which DNA is available to scan. A Cyberorganic may choose a now-extinct animal, such as a dinosaur or saber-tooth tiger, for his beast mode, but may not have as a beast mode any supernatural animal such as a unicorn or griffin. The \&quot;original\&quot; form, or robot form, is a humanoid robot of any appearance, typically incorporating elements of the beast form into its overall design. <br />
The Cyberorganic has fully functional organic parts in beast mode, and therefore must eat food as well as deriving energy from energon. The advantages to the fully organic beast mode are many: first of all, the animals are not effected by the presence of raw energon. In beast mode, a Cyberorganic can approach and handle raw energon at will without damage to body or spark. Also, a Cyberorganic who chooses a common animal of comparable size to himself can blend in with natural animals of the same type without looking conspicuous. <br />
Because there are immense internal variations in Cybertronian height, fitting all of a Cybertron's mass into a corresponding realistic animal form may not always be feasible. For example, a character who has an insectoid beast mode will not be able to fit all of his mass into the size of an average insect under normal circumstances. However, Cybertrons who choose larger mammals as forms blend in well. <br />
Starting Spark: Three <br />
Fuzor <br />
These Cyberorganic-classifed \&quot;Fuzors\&quot; behave exactly like the Cyberorganic Beast, but with one extra ability: they may choose two animals as opposed to one for their beast mode. This is still one single mode; however, the two animals are blended together into a supernatural animal. Being a Fuzor makes creatures like griffins suddenly completely possible, giving the character both the wings of the eagle and back claws of the lion. However, fuzors have a much more difficult time blending in with animals in the \&quot;real\&quot; world, since the combinations that fuzors form typically do not exist. Creativity and variety is encouraged while choosing animals; try to find two creatures that support each other in interesting ways. <br />
Starting Spark: Four <br />
Transmetal <br />
A Transmetal Cybertron is one whose beast and robot modes are both metallic in construction. Where a Cyberorganic would form an animal that was real for all intents and purposes, a Transmetal only forms a robotic version of that animal. This makes blending in with nature impossible. <br />
Transmetals have a special advantage in that they can choose for themselves a third form, the vehicle form. The vehicle form is nearly always a logical extension of the beast mode, though sometimes a simple change can produce an entirely new function. For example, a racecar is made from a beetle simply by adding wheels. <br />
Transmetals have another advantage in that they can soak the damage related to exposure to raw energon. For each round of damaging exposure, roll soak to ignore the potentially aggravated damage. This soak roll is not necessarily standard, and its difficulty can fluctuate depending on the proximity and amount of raw energon nearby. However, because Transmetals have no organic form, they must make this roll whenever they are exposed, regardless of form. <br />
Starting Spark: Three <br />
Transmetal Fuzor <br />
A Transmetal Fuzor behaves exactly like a combination of the two forms above. He gains all the benefits and weaknesses of a Transmetal (soak energon damage; choose vehicle form) as well as the ability to create a beast mode of two different animals combined together. <br />
Starting Spark: Four <br />
Transmetal II <br />
A new class of Transmetal created by melding Cybertron technology with that of the Vok, the Transmetal II Cybertrons are able gain supernatural power directly from their own sparks. <br />
A Transmetal II chooses one beast form, which like the Transmetal beast form is a robotic version of the animal she mimics. She keeps the Transmetal ability to soak raw energon damage, but loses the third, \&quot;vehicle,\&quot; form. <br />
The ultimate benefit of becoming a Transmetal II are their innate \&quot;Spark Powers,\&quot; which are mental and magical in nature. <br />
Because Cybertronians in the know dislike Vok technology, and because Cybertronian scientists have little or no explanation for the Spark Powers gained by Transmetal IIs, TIIs are often feared or disliked by others, particularly Cyberorganic Beasts who believe advancement should have stopped with their class. <br />
Starting Spark: Three <br />
Optimal <br />
The final edge of Cybertron evolution. It was discovered by accident, and it probably shouldn't have happened, but it was found that, when a Cybertron attempted to incubate the spark of another, he would change. The body would grow to accommodate the new energy, and would gain special powers and abilities. <br />
An Optimal Cybertron is any Cybertron whose body has, at some time, contained two sparks. These sparks are generally highly compatible: a Cybertron with an amount of Pure Design or Past Spark seeks out their original ancestor, and places their spark inside his own spark cavity, or, two Cybertrons with affection for each other can make the decision to become one entity. The Optimal's body may still contain two sparks, or, the secondary spark can be removed and placed in its original body. For more information on the process that creates an Optimal, see Optimization, under Procedures. <br />
The advantages to being Optimized are many. Optimals can soak damage from raw energon like Transmetals. They can, if they desire, choose to be Fuzors with more than one animal feature to their beast modes, Chimera with as many animal features as they desire, or mythological beasts such as dragons. They can also choose up to three alternate vehicle forms if they so desire by spending five freebie points per alternate form, and can have Transmetal II Spark Powers, though they pay twice as much for them. Unlike Transmetal IIs, Optimals are generally well-respected, and often feared and awed for their ability. Optimals are typically large and of a high size Class. Optimals can access their secondary sparks for help in solving problems they cannot understand: decide on abilities for the secondary spark, and use this like the Past Spark background. <br />
However, there is an important disadvantage to being an Optimal: Optimals can often pick up difficulty in distinguishing their current spark with their secondary spark. Botches on rolls for the Spark bring an Optimal closer to insanity as he wars with his other self... Any Optimal who botches a Spark roll becomes overwhelmed by the power of his secondary spark. He may be possessed by the other personality, or flooded with memories from the Matrix. This other Spark will likely challenge the Optimal for control of the body unless he can somehow be subdued. Particularly frightening encounters will cause the Optimal to gain a Derangement, the most common being \&quot;Flashbacks,\&quot; \&quot;Nightmares,\&quot; and \&quot;Split Personality.\&quot; <br />
Optimals are rare, and no Cybertron is Protoformed as an Optimal. For starting characters who are Optimals, decide how the character was Optimized and when. <br />
Starting Spark: Five </p>
 
<p>Size <br />
Unlike human beings, Cybertrons as a race have a great variation in height. Though the majority of the Beast Wars Transformers are a lot smaller than their Autobot and Decepticon ancestors, which conserves their fuel output, some of these robots are still giants among the others. Players can spend Background points in the Size Background to determine their character's initial height and mass. For every dot spent in this manner, the Cybertron gains one extra die to his soak pool, along with some advantages in intimidating and overpowering members of smaller Classes. However, he also may gain difficulty in tasks that require fine manipulation, stealth, three-hundred-sixty-degree perception, and in some cases subtracts from opponent's difficulties to hit him. A character's Size Class should be noted on his character sheet. Changes in Size Class are common during changes of Generation.  <br />
Normal <br />
A Normal-sized protoformed Cybertron is an ordinary human-sized robot. Most range from four to six feet in height, though certain extremes (three or seven feet) are still within the range of the class. For Beast Wars purposes, robots smaller than four feet are still considered Normal size protoforms. These robots typically weigh between one and three hundred pounds. <br />
Deluxe <br />
A Deluxe Transformer ranges in height from about six to eight feet, with females smaller than males. They typically have an even distribution of mass, and weigh between two and six hundred pounds. <br />
Mega <br />
Mega-sized Cybertrons are not usually very much taller than their Deluxe counterparts, but are a good deal more massive due to a lower or sometimes back-heavy weight distribution. This is the Size Class with the greatest height ranges between males and females, as male Megas can be up to nine feet tall, but female Megas barely reach seven. Female Cybertrons above this size class are extremely rare. Mega Cybertrons can weigh from five-hundred pounds to a few tons, though females have been known to weigh less and still belong to this class.  <br />
Ultra <br />
An Ultra-sized Cybertron is a good deal larger than a Mega-sized robot, and can be anywhere from nine to fifteen feet in height. Cybertrons protoformed from stasis pods at this Size Class are rare though not impossible; characters of this Class are more likely to be formed from the Matrix or Pit complexes directly. This is the largest possible size class for any stasis-pod originated character. <br />
Super <br />
Super-sized robots are considered Autobot or Decepticon-sized robots, and can range from fifteen to twenty-five feet in height. Robots of this size must come from the Matrix or Pit complexes directly, or else have gained this size through a drastic change such as achieiving Optimal Generation. Cybertrons of this size are very rarely protoformed. <br />
Giga <br />
Giga-sized robots, which can be from twenty-five feet to the size of a starship, are enormous robots who are just as often interacted with as used as vehicles for smaller Cybertron passengers. For a Cybertron of this size, simply allowing information to pass freely from one joint to another across the great distance of his frame can often be a hassle. All Wits roll difficulties for Giga-sized Transformers are increased by one. However, all Strength-related difficulties are decreased by one to account for this Cybertron's massive size. Due to their general lack of mobility and difficulty getting into tight places, Giga-sized Transformers are generally not suitable as player-characters. </p>
 
<p>Combiners <br />
\&quot;Constructicons form Devistator, the most powerful robot!\&quot; <br />
—Scavenger, \&quot;Transformers: The Movie\&quot; <br />
Legends tell of groups of Autobots and Decpticons who could join together into one mind to create even more powerful warriors. This technology is all but lost on the current crop of Cybertrons, though there are some who still understand and practice it. <br />
If a player would like to generate a character that is a Combiner (sometimes called a Gestalt), he must declare this during character generation. He must then spend as many points in the Allies background as people he wishes to combine with. He or the Storyteller must then generate these other characters, whether they are PCs or NPCs. All of the aspects of one Combiner must be of the same Generation, same Protoformation, and Alliance. Finally, the final form of the combination must be generated. Its Protoformation and Alliance are the same as its components. For gaming purposes, consider this character to be an Optimal (place the background points there automatically), although it is not Optimized in the traditional manner. The final form of a Combiner has only one mode—that of a giant robot or, in some cases, a giant beast—but does not take the \&quot;No Transformation\&quot; flaw. It is automatically considered to be of a size in proportion with what it actually is: a combination of many other forms. <br />
Because of this size, a Combiner is often much stronger than its component parts. However, there are tales of Combiners who had other exaggerated attributes. When creating the final form of a Combiner, place a \&quot;x 3\&quot; next to its Strength Attribute (as the \&quot;x 2\&quot; effective robot mode Strength; see Chapter Three). Also, place a \&quot;x 2\&quot; next to another Attribute. The most logical Attribute for this rating is Stamina, to account for the large size, but a Combiner may be instead super-fast, super-smart, or even super-beautiful! <br />
If more than one aspect of a Combiner is run by a player, when the Cybertrons have combined form, have the designated \&quot;leader\&quot; of the group run the combined form. A Combiner's final form may take the flaw \&quot;Split Personality,\&quot; if more than one of its aspects is fighting to control it. <br />
A Combiner's final form may never have a higher rating in any Ability or Mechanism than those who make up its components. It may have more powerful weapons, but these should be a logical extension of its components' weaponry. Freebie points for the final forms of Combiners are typically placed directly into Attributes. <br />
If one of a Combiner's components should be destroyed, the Combiner's final form cannot again be made. All of the components for a Combiner must be present to join forms. A Combiner's final form does not have its own Spark or Energon, but, rather, relies on the energy of those present within its structure. Thus, the main advantage to Combining is that Cybertrons joined in such a manner can pool resources to access more abilities. However, the resources used must come from one component originally. When the single Cybertrons transform down to their native forms, divide the combined form's expenditure among them equally. <br />
Being a Combiner is difficult and complex, and, thus, Combiners are very rare now, much rarer than they were at the time of the Great War. Rumor has it that Tripredicus is a Combiner. <br />
Organizations, Neutrals, and Other Unaligned <br />
\&quot;Isn't there a way not to be either...?\&quot; <br />
—Uriah Jackson, White Wolf Storyteller, after overlooking early Beast Wars RPG notes <br />
Having an entire planet populated by only two races is harsh on some people's logic circuits. There are those on Cybertron who do not choose an alliance, but they are rare indeed. <br />
All Cyberorganics on the planet today are protoformed as either a Maximal or Predacon. This is the only way approved by the rulers of Cybertron, but, in any tightly controlled system, there are those who slip through the cracks. During the Great War, Cybertrons were generated \&quot;the old fashioned way:\&quot; built from scratch. This may be possible if, for example, a spark was accidentally created and needed a non-government-approved housing, or a spark was without a body and without a blank protoform to be inserted into. Any Cybertron created in this manner would have no organic parts, and would thus be of a generation of Transmetal or above. The new creation would most likely have a name reflecting its origin. A Maximal dedicated to her cause would call her new creation an Autobot, and only the most apathetic of Predacons would not refer to her creation as a Decepticon. However, some more peaceful Cybertrons would not want such a connotation to befall their creations, and would not call the new Cybertron anything at all. <br />
There are a handful of individuals who refer to themselves as Unicron protoforms. However, they do not do this referring out loud, for revealing their origins would mean nothing less than immediate deactivation. These are true protoforms that have descended from a Pit worse than the Pit: the mouth of Unicron himself. Unicronian protoforms, should one be found intact and unawakened, are platinum in color and coated with a blackish-purple gel. A Unicron's starting Willpower is five. (See disclaimer.) <br />
Once a Cybertron has been protoformed, the choice of alliance is typically simple. Cybertrons are forced from their beginning to follow the alliance they were protoformed into. Changing alliances willingly is difficult, and a change typically only happens to the strongest-willed among Cybertrons, or those that are forced to change due to circumstances beyond their control. Most actually neutral Cybertrons simply stay with the alliance they were protoformed into, then stay as far as they can away from the war. Not all aligned are soldiers. <br />
However, certain smaller factions have decided on different causes than the two main alliances offer. These factions, called Organizations, sometimes go as far as to create for themselves their own activation code to signify their lack of allegiance. Usually, an Organization has a common bond tying its members together, such as protoforming the same type of beast. <br />
Organizations are difficult to recruit for, have a difficult time gaining power, and are usually crushed by the larger war. However, players may create Organizations, making them as simple or complex as they desire. Organizations may have their own rules for recruiting, and their own special requirements of their members. Most importantly, any player-created Organization must have a clear mission and code so that the Storyteller knows when to require members of this Organization to roll to preserve Spark. It is important to create Organizations with real methods and purposes, and not to use them simply as an excuse to stray from roleplaying the other \&quot;standard\&quot; Codes. Ask your Storyteller before using your Organization. <br />
Chapter Three: Creating a Character </p>

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&quot;235&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>Getting Started <br />
\&quot;WHO are YOU? ...For that matter, who am I?\&quot; <br />
—Silverbolt, \&quot;Coming of the Fuzors, Part One\&quot; <br />
As in any White Wolf game, characters are built on day one of gameplay, no rolling required. Players need only decide certain facts about their character, and make note of them on a character sheet. With a Cybertron character, you have plenty of freedom. You can literally be any age (from 10 million to one day) and from any place (from Earth, to Cybertron, to a foreign galaxy). Your only true limitation is having to conceive a character who fits in with the Chronicle you'll be entering her into. <br />
The following is a walk-through on how to create a character for this compendium. Most of the information will look familiar to White Wolf players; however, those who are not familiar with White Wolf will probably not find all the information they need here. Players are encouraged to learn and understand the White Wolf system before they create a Beast Wars character with this method. <br />
Step One: Concept <br />
First, decide on an idea for your character. It can be something as simple as \&quot;robotic paladin\&quot; to something as complex as \&quot;I'm a former security chief who lost my home and family to a monstrous invader on a far-off colony, and I've now dedicated my life to tracking him down.\&quot; Find a way to simplify your concept into a word or two, and jot that on the sheet. <br />
Some very beginning players have a difficult time coming up with an exact concept right away. Those players should simply move on to the nitty-gritty of character construction, and see what kind of concept their creation grows to fit. However, it is more important to have an interesting concept than a set of unfeeling numbers, and a character, no matter what her scores, is only as interesting as what the player invests in her. <br />
As part of concept, there are a few very important things which need to be selected: Beast form, Generation, Nature, Alliance, and Protoform. <br />
A character's beast form is very important to fleshing out his concept. Choose an animal that you find interesting or that fits with your idea of the character. Be specific in the type of animal you choose. For example, \&quot;peregrine falcon\&quot; is better than just \&quot;falcon,\&quot; and \&quot;bird\&quot; is much, much too vague. <br />
For the Generation section, specify whether your character is a Cyberorganic Beast, a Fuzor, Transmetal, Transmetal/Fuzor, Transmetal II, or an Optimal. Characters all start out as a Cyberorganic unless they spend background points on their generation, but don't worry about that for now if your concept involves a character who has more than one animal form or who is a robot all of the time. <br />
A character's Nature is how they are inside; what really motivates them. Your Nature is the set of rules you live your life by, and is a result of the way you deal with things life throws at you. <br />
For your Alliance, decide what type of Cybertron your character is. The two most common alliances are Maximal and Predacon, but there is also the possibility of creating independent characters without an alliance. Alliance determines the character's activation code, as well as his general attitude. <br />
A character's protoform may be the same as his alliance, or different. This is what the character's original Protoform is: whether the Protoform originated in the Matrix, the Pit, or has different origins. Ask your Storyteller where your characters are coming from geographically. You might face a limitation in this category if, for example, new characters are primarily generated from all-Maximal stasis pods as in the original series. Typically, however, you can choose whichever type of protoform reflects your character design the most. <br />
Nature <br />
A list of Natures and their corresponding descriptions can be found in nearly any White Wolf book on the market (with the exception of Werewolf). In most books, Natures and Demeanors are classified under \&quot;Archetypes;\&quot; in Changeling, they are called \&quot;Legacies.\&quot; Naturally, some of these work better as Cybertronian Natures than others, but just about any of them can be used. <br />
For the most part, the character's \&quot;Demeanor,\&quot; the face that he shows to the world around him, which can be different from or similar to his Nature, is determined by his beast mode. A butterfly automatically carries a certain connotation; a tiger another. Demeanor is purely an outside trait, and effects roleplay, not gameplay. If players are having a difficult time deciding how to roleplay a character, they may annotate a Demeanor as well as the character's inner Nature. </p>
 
<p>Step Two: Attributes <br />
Attributes are as normal for the White Wolf system. A rating of one is poor, two is average, three is above average, four is excellent, and five is exceptional. Attributes listed below are only those which require alteration from the ordinary. <br />
Strength <br />
Cybertronian strength is almost always greater than human strength. After choosing your Strength rating as compared to other Cybertrons, multiply it by two to find your effective Strength in robot mode. Thus, giving your character a Strength of one is actually giving her a Strength of two, and a Strength of five works out as an effective Strength of ten. Freebie points spend to alter the Strength attribute after initial creation count as one effective point and not one \&quot;virtual\&quot; point. An example: a player initially gives his character a Strength of two, then multiplies that result by two for his Strength in robot mode: four. With Freebie points, he gives himself another point of Strength, for a total of five. The maximum amount of Strength for a Cybertron in robot mode is ten. <br />
Appearance <br />
Effects how people treat you and interact with you, effects first impressions. Note that Cybertronians definitely have a different definition of what is beautiful: the most captivating Maximal would look positively alien to a normal human, although probably still good-looking in a strange way. <br />
Attributes in Beast Mode <br />
After choosing your initial attributes, decide on your character's attributes in beast mode. This is done by taking the character's Strength, Dexterity, Stamina, and Appearance, and pooling the result into one number. (Use your character's virtual Strength and not his robot mode \&quot;doubled\&quot; Strength.) Then, redistribute this one number among those four Attributes. Example: In robot mode, a character has a three Strength, a three Dexterity, a four Stamina, and a two Appearance. Those numbers are pooled into a total of twelve. With twelve points to spend, this character can have a new combination for beast mode: Strength of four, a two Dexterity, a two Stamina and a four Appearance—two Strength, five Dexterity, three Stamina, two Appearance—three Strength, four Dexterity, two Stamina, three Appearance. No Attribute in Beast Mode may have less than one dot; however, it may have more than five. <br />
This redistribution is done before freebie points are spent. Freebie points can then be used to alter the Attributes of one mode or the other, but not both at the same time. <br />
No Mental Attributes are altered in Beast Mode. Alteration of senses, abilities, etc., is covered in the chapter on Mechanisms. </p>
 
<p>Step Three: Abilities <br />
Abilties describe what your character knows and has learned, and what your character can do. The Abilities used on the typical prototype Beast Wars sheet are as follows: <br />
TALENTS <br />
Alertness<br />
Athletics<br />
Brawl<br />
Dodge<br />
Empathy<br />
Expression<br />
Intimidation<br />
Primal-Urge<br />
Subterfuge<br />
Streetwise<br />
SKILLS <br />
Animal Ken<br />
Etiquette<br />
Firearms<br />
Leadership<br />
Melee<br />
Performance<br />
Piloting<br />
Stealth<br />
Survival<br />
Security<br />
KNOWLEDGES <br />
Computers<br />
Demolitions<br />
Enigmas<br />
History<br />
Investigation<br />
Matrix<br />
Repair<br />
Science<br />
Procedures<br />
Politics<br />
Abilities as above are normal as for other White Wolf systems save those which are \&quot;new\&quot; or which require further explanation below. Players may feel free to add their own Abilities from other sources in any category. <br />
Primal-Urge<br />
Measures the character's connection to his beast mode. A Cybertron with a low Primal-Urge rating does not understand his beast form; a Cybertron with a high Primal-Urge rating embraces it. <br />
1 You know for sure you are part beast. <br />
2 You willingly practice the habits of your beast mode. <br />
3 The animal within you is your better half. <br />
4 You have routine animal instincts. <br />
5 You embrace your beast mode completely. <br />
Specialties: (Varies greatly by beast mode), Hunting, Sense of Direction, Instinct, Combat <br />
Animal Ken<br />
Measures the Cybertron's ability to communicate with other animals—both those of his chosen beast form, and those that are not. A real beast will instantly recognize a Cyberorganic Beast who has no animal ken as \&quot;something different\&quot; from what it is used to. If the Cybertron does not have animal ken, he does not speak the language of his \&quot;own kind\&quot; of beast. <br />
1 You can approach some creatures without frightening them instantly. <br />
2 Animals of your own type see you as a possible friend, though still an \&quot;outsider.\&quot; <br />
3 Animals of your own type see you as one of them; you can communicate with them freely. <br />
4 Other animals regard you as a normal beast; you are part of the group. <br />
5 You can speak to creatures of almost any type. <br />
Specialties: Typically the character's own beast mode. <br />
Piloting <br />
Practical replacement for \&quot;Drive.\&quot; Refers to the Cybertron's ability to pilot land vehicles as well as planes or starships with ease. This does not typically refer to his ability to control his own vehicle mode, save at Storyteller's discretion in a very tense situation. If a Cybertron, for any reason, needs to drive an ordinary car, assume his rating in Piloting to be an equal rating in Drive. <br />
1 You can start it up and hit \&quot;Autopilot.\&quot; <br />
2 You can pilot a starship of a simple class or two. <br />
3 Starships of several classes are drivable; unfamiliar classes of ships are not a problem. <br />
4 Not only can you figure out how to fly any ship, you can fly it under duress. <br />
5 You're a Cybertronian Han Solo. <br />
Specialties: 3-D Chase, Tight Maneuvering, any certain class of vehicle <br />
Security <br />
Refers to both the ability to break security systems, and the ability to design them. <br />
1 You can pick a simple lock. <br />
2 You can break or encode an electronic lock. <br />
3 You can design a competent if simple security system, or break into one. <br />
4 You can crack a safe or dismantle a bomb with ease. <br />
5 Sentinel has nothing on you. <br />
Specialties: Escape, Locks, Computer systems, Break-ins <br />
Computers <br />
An interesting knowledge to require purchase of, given that all Cybertrons know how to communicate with their internal computers. This rating refers especially to communicating with unknown computers and hacking into unauthorized data. Though all Cybertrons understand how to talk to their own computer, not all of them can use an outside computer, and not all can program or hack. <br />
1 You can plug into a foreign system and log on. <br />
2 You can plug into a system you have never seen before and understand its workings. <br />
3 Programming your own interface or another's is a simple task. <br />
4 You are an excellent hacker and can bypass most computer security. <br />
5 Any system, any program, any computer, any time. <br />
Specialties: Password Deduction, Encoding, Reprogramming, Designing, AI <br />
History <br />
In most cases, a knowledge of Cybertronian lore: of their wars, travels, colonizations, etc. However, this can vary greatly based on the individual and the setting of the story. <br />
1 You know there was a lot of war on Cybertron. <br />
2 You know who started it and why; you know a few names. <br />
3 You know the names of important people and locations. <br />
4 Your hard drive is a colonization database. <br />
5 You know all the names, all the faces, all the places, and all the events. <br />
Specialties: Colonies, Geography, Military, Human History <br />
Matrix <br />
Cybertronian theology: the Cybertron version of \&quot;Occult.\&quot; Matrix refers to communication with ancient sparks and the Matrix itself. It also refers to knowledge of legends and Cybertron \&quot;magic.\&quot; Matrix can often be rolled instead of Occult or Awareness, depending on the situation. <br />
1 You've dabbled in Matrix lore. <br />
2 You understand your origins. <br />
3 You know something of the power of the Cybertron collective. <br />
4 You know what the legends really say, and what they don't. <br />
5 You've been to the other side and back. <br />
Specialties: Spark Communication, Spark Powers, Legends, Restoring Spark <br />
Repair <br />
Refers to repairing any electronic device; however, also is the Cybertron equivalent of \&quot;Medicine,\&quot; since medical knowledge and repair knowledge are essentially the same to a race of robots. <br />
1 You can patch up battle wounds. <br />
2 You can reattach a Cybertron limb, or fix a small computer. <br />
3 You can fix anything or anyone you need, as long as the patient's spark is working fine. <br />
4 Need a ship? You can build one. <br />
5 You could have saved Dinobot. <br />
Specialties: Data Tracks, Energon Damage, Emergency Repairs, Mechanisms, Drone Building <br />
Science <br />
Refers to sciences not involving repair, such as biology and chemistry. Can also refer to knowledge of earth type medicine, or the science of any foreign planet. <br />
1 You can work a child's chemistry set. <br />
2 You understand scientific textbooks. <br />
3 You have a solid ground of scientific knowledge. <br />
4 You've made up a few theories of your own. <br />
5 You're a scientific master. <br />
Specialties: Biology, Astronomy, Chemistry, Physics, Medicine, Theories <br />
Procedures <br />
Cybertron's knowledge of the various procedures of Cybertron culture. Compare this ability to \&quot;Rituals.\&quot; It may be related to Computers, Matrix, History, Repair, etc. See Chapter Six for a list of Procedures and explanation on how they are used. <br />
1 You know a bit about what do to and when. <br />
2 You can stand in the right spot at a Cybertron funeral. <br />
3 You know what Predacons do versus what Maximals do, and can make an impression on either. <br />
4 You can figure out how to act in plenty of odd situations on the home planet. <br />
5 You know secret ceremonies dating back to the days of Prime. <br />
Specialties: Predacon/Maximal Culture, any given Procedure, Repair, Design, Supernatural <br />
As in other White Wolf games, you cannot begin a character with more than three dots in any given category, save those dots which are added with freebie points. <br />
Decidedly missing from the above list is the Knowledge: Linguistics. The knowledge is logical for interplanetary travelers, but not utilized much on-planet. Characters may add the Linguistics knowledge if they wish to give themselves languages other than their native language, which, basically, is English. However, because languages are so simple for Cybertrons to learn, this is not particularly necessary. See the \&quot;Society and Learning\&quot; chapter for more information on languages. </p>
 
<p>Step Four: Advantages <br />
Now is the time to decide what your character can actually do. First we begin with the simplest element, that of your character's background. The other character Advantages—Weapons and Mechanisms—are slightly more complex, and are covered in the subsequent chapters. <br />
Backgrounds <br />
A character's background is the elements from her past which shape her present. Backgrounds cannot be purchased with experience points after a character is created, but are dictated by the play of the game itself. You have five starting points to spend on Backgrounds. <br />
Allies<br />
People who are loyal to you: one ally for each point you spend on this background. Allies who are part of a character's own unit, of course, do not have to be purchased, unless they are extremely loyal and have known this Cybertron for some time. Spending a large amount of points in this Background can also mean a very important ally, like a general. Most often, Allies are people who have some influence in their geographic area, or political field. <br />
1 One Ally of moderate influence. <br />
2 Two Allies of moderate influence. <br />
3 Three Allies, one of which is well-respected. <br />
4 Four Allies, one of which is very well-known. <br />
5 Five Allies, one of which has a large following. <br />
Computer <br />
The Computer Background, unlike the computer skill, is the rating assigned to the computer that the Cybertron personally owns. Central base computers also have a rating from one to five, as below, but this Background is not purchased for these computers, only a private computer. Many Cybertron citizens do not bother to own their own computers, since the government provides the needed access...however, if the computer is someone else's besides your own, it's public property. See Computer Learning in Chapter Six for more information on how to utilize computer contact. <br />
1 Low-level, wimpy computer: A lap-top. <br />
2 Government-approved computer stored in a Cybertron home. <br />
3 Central base computer: computer on the Axalon. <br />
4 Greatly important computer. <br />
5 Computer at a great base or outpost: Teletran One. <br />
Contacts <br />
Sometimes it isn't what you know, but who. Contacts differ from allies in that they are not always loyal; sometimes they require manipulation. However, contacts are always in a place of advantage. Spend one point in this Background for every Major Contact the character will have, anywhere in the universe. A character who spends points in this Background also has several Minor Contacts; rolling this rating will determine whether or not these Contacts could be...(er...) contacted. Players should develop their Major Contacts as characters, and also be willing to state exactly where the Major and Minor Contacts are located. <br />
1 One Major Contact; a few Minor Contacts in a small location. <br />
2 Two Major Contacts; several Minor Contacts in several areas. <br />
3 Three Major Contacts; Minor Contacts in more than one colony. <br />
4 Four Major Contacts; Minor Contacts with a good geographic spread. <br />
5 Five Major Contacts; Minor Contacts in about every nook and cranny. <br />
Devices<br />
Some Cybertrons, in their journeys, can encounter extremely rare items used during the Great War. Others simply have been protoformed with practical mechanical objects to aid them. Spend points here to start a character with a certain type of device: at lower levels, a useful gizmo, at higher levels, possibly a one-of-a-kind treasure. <br />
1 One Level One Device <br />
2 One Level Two Device, or two Level One Devices. <br />
3 Three Level One Devices, one Level One Device and one Level Two Device, or one Level Three Device <br />
4 One Level Four Device or combination of Devices adding up to four <br />
5 One Level Five Device or combination of Devices adding up to five <br />
Generation <br />
Points spent here are used to alter the starting mode of the Cybertron. A Transformer who spends no points in the Generation background automatically defaults to the standard Cyberorganic Beast. <br />
1 Fuzor <br />
2 Transmetal <br />
3 Transmetal Fuzor <br />
4 Transmetal II <br />
5 Optimal <br />
Mentor <br />
One or more important people who guide the Cybertron. A Mentor can be just about anyone.perhaps a Cybertron's original creator, perhaps a commanding officer from his unit in the army. A powerful mentor may be more than one person (perhaps this character knew the Maximal Elders personally!). Mentors provide guidance, knowledge, and assistance, though there are times they may ask for something in return. <br />
1 A \&quot;father-figure\&quot; the character can look up to. <br />
2 A parental figure with some rank and influence. <br />
3 A high-ranking mentor with a great deal of respect. <br />
4 A mentor with an amazing store of knowledge and wisdom. <br />
5 A powerful, knowledgeable, ancient mentor, perhaps still alive from the Great War. <br />
Past Spark <br />
Cybertrons believe that, upon a return to the Matrix, all become one. A Cybertron well-tuned to the Matrix may be able to access the data files of earlier sparks. A character's Past Spark may refer to their tuning to the collective mind in general, but more likely consists of one or several special bonds with Cybertron ancestors in the Matrix. A Cybertron with this Background may utilize his ancestor or ancestors' knowledge once per session by rolling this Background at a difficulty of eight. Each success allows him to add one to the dice pool of an Ability or create a dice pool for an Ability he does not have. This effect lasts for only one scene. Botching this roll is very unfortunate, for it may indicate that the Cybertron is possessed by the ancient spark, or is bombarded with information as the entire Matrix contacts him at once. <br />
1 A hazy dream or two, perhaps, of the Great War. <br />
2 You remember a few famous figures as if you actually knew them. <br />
3 A special connection with one particular ancestor, or with a few minor ones. <br />
4 An ancestor speaks to you clearly when you are in need. <br />
5 You understand the concept of \&quot;All Are One.\&quot; <br />
Procedures <br />
How many different Procedures and of what level the Cybertron begins with. Does not effect learning new Procedures, only those which the Cybertron will already know. <br />
1 One Level One Procedure <br />
2 One Level Two Procedure, or two Level One Procedures <br />
3 Three Level One Procedures, one Level One Procedure and one Level Two Procedure, or one Level Three Procedure <br />
4 One Level Four Procedure or combination of Procedures adding up to four <br />
5 One Level Five Procedure or combination of Procedures adding up to five <br />
Pure Design <br />
Stands for a physical resemblance of this character's design to the design of an infamous hero from their respective Protoform background or Alliance. A higher rating of Pure Design will cause some instant respect among certain Cybertrons. However, it may impede a change of alliance, since some groups of Predacons will not abide by a suspected Autobot in their ranks, and vice versa. When choosing a high level of Pure Design, it is recommended to also choose the ancient Cybertron this character resembles. In some situations, the Pure Design rating can be added to the dice pools for social rolls involving other Cybertrons. (Against those of opposite alignment, it may very well be taken away!) <br />
1 Slight resemblance to Autobot or Decepticon ancestry. <br />
2 Better resemblance, possibility of specific resemblance to minor hero. <br />
3 Very familiar countenance, personality, or voice. <br />
4 Practically a screen out of the history files. <br />
5 \&quot;Hey...aren't you Optimus Prime?\&quot; <br />
Rank <br />
In war, some players are more respected than others. This Background is just how respected. Those who spend no points are assumed to be a normal citizen, or of low rank in an army. (Maximals have different terms than the Predacon terms used below; adjust accordingly.) Cybertrons of high rank enjoy lower difficulties when ordering around subordinates (at least, the loyal ones). <br />
1 Cadet <br />
2 Lieutenant <br />
3 Sub-commander <br />
4 Commander <br />
5 General <br />
Resources <br />
Affluence in terms of amassed wealth, allowance, and other material possessions. Means more on Cybertron than on a war-torn faraway planet, though wealth does sometimes entail an amount of respect. Resources can also include things like ships, homes, and influence. Interestingly enough, Maximals place less emphasis on this factor than Predacons do, as their society is by and large socialist, and the economy is kept as evenly distributed as logically possible. Those Predacons that are poor have next to nothing; the rich Predacons have it all. <br />
1 Small savings: a little land vehicle, a place of your own on the home planet. <br />
2 Middle class: money from a steady line of work, good credit, maybe even a small ship. <br />
3 Savings: good job, nice dwellings. <br />
4 Well-off: lavish home, quick ship. <br />
5 Very wealthy: You own your own galaxy-class starship; you can buy anything you desire. <br />
Size <br />
This Background determines the character's height and weight as positioned on the Size Class scale. A character who spends no points in this Background is of the Normal size class. Other points can purchase extra levels of mass: <br />
1 Deluxe <br />
2 Mega <br />
3 Ultra <br />
4 Super <br />
5 Giga <br />
You will be given twelve points to spend on your character's weapons, and eight points to spend on her Mechanisms. Choose Weapons and Mechanisms that fit your character's concept and current Abilities. When choosing Mechanisms, be sure to only choose those Mechanisms for which you already have the Required Ability or Attribute skill. </p>
 
<p>Step Five: Metal Made Flesh <br />
Now's the time to add any details you may have forgotten while you were dabbling in numbers. How did your character get involved in her unit? How does she express her alliance? How does she feel about all the other characters? <br />
Record your character's Spark, which is based on Generation; her Willpower, which is based on Protoform; and beginning Energon, which is 10. Your character will always start with a maximum Energon Pool of 10; freebie points can be spent to increase this. <br />
This is also the time that you can use freebie points to purchase additions to the character, such as Merits and Flaws. A complete listing of these is found in Chapter Six. Use freebie points to purchase Merits; use Flaws to gain extra freebie points. There is a limit of seven points that can be gained by adding Flaws to a character, so don't load a character down with Flaws simply to stock up on power in other categories. Use Merits and Flaws more as an avenue for roleplay than as a method of getting power. If none of the Merits or Flaws interest you, skip them completely. <br />
Freebie points can also be used to add extra Weapons, Backgrounds, and Mechanisms. Here is the complete conversion chart for freebie points: <br />
Attributes: 5 per dot<br />
Abilities: 2 per dot<br />
Backgrounds: 1 per dot<br />
Weapons: 1 per weapon point<br />
Mechanisms: 3 per dot<br />
Spark: 2 per dot<br />
Energon:1 per added slot<br />
Willpower: 1 per dot<br />
Extra forms (Optimal only): 5 per added form<br />
Spark powers (Transmetal II): 1 per dot, maximum of Spark rating<br />
Spark powers (Optimal): 2 per dot, maximum of Spark rating</p>
 
<p>A Sample Character <br />
Just to prove that this system actually works, let's run through a brand new character—a beast that has never been on the show before. <br />
Step One: Concept I want someone that will fit well in any situation, and I want a good war character with lots of fighting skills. I'm also pretty sure I want a femme-bot, someone colorful and likable. Definitely sounds more like a Maximal than a Predacon. I decide to make her a scout, and give her a flying beast mode, so, a Maximal bird. I'll choose a cardinal. Granted, usually only male cardinals are red, but I'm bending the rules a bit just to give the character a little flavor. (Besides, protoform and spark decide gender, not beast mode.) I fill in the Beast name, the Generation—I'll stick with Organic, so she'll be able to hide more easily—and the Protoform and Alliance, both Maximal. I'll keep her Class at Normal. I decide on an Investigator Nature for this character—meaning she is always curious and wants to learn new things. Now I'll give her a name: Redstreak. <br />
Step Two: Attributes Next I'll move down to the Attributes section. For a scout, Perception is the most important, so I'll choose Mental Attributes first. I wanted Charisma, so Social will be second, then Physical. Three dots in Perception for a total of Four—that's an excellent rating. I'll make the other Mental Attributes three apiece, still not too shabby. For Social I want a three in Charisma and a three in Appearance; that leaves only average Manipulation, but I don't see Redstreak as the manipulative type. Finally, only three points to spend in Physical. I want her to be fast, so I give her a Dexterity of three; Stamina of two. That leaves only one dot in Strength. Not great, but, for a female bird, it makes sense. <br />
Before I move down, I have to decide on Beast Mode Attributes. I have 1 Strength, 3 Dexterity, 2 Stamina, and 3 Appearance: a total of nine points to redistribute. A bird has got to be fast, so I put four of those points in Dexterity. I stick with a 1 Strength, and put two points in each other Attribute. Looks okay. <br />
Finally, on the Attributes section, I put a \&quot;x 2\&quot; next to her Strength. That's a 2 in Strength, then, which means she's as strong as an average human. <br />
Step Three: Abilities<br />
Moving down. I decide to spend the majority of my points in Skills: the kinds of things a person would learn involved in heavy combat. A point of Survival, a point of Stealth, a point of Security. Two of Leadership, since she would have to work well with others. A point of Piloting and a point of Animal Ken. Three points each in Melee and Firearms. This is a working woman. <br />
Talents next. Two Alertness—a scout has to have this—and three Athletics (that's important later). A point of Brawl and a point of Dodge. A point of Primal-Urge, and a point of Streetwise. For Knowledges, I have only five points to spend. Yuck. I want to spread them out, if I can, so I put one each in Computers, Investigation, History, Repair, and Procedures. <br />
Step Four: Advantages<br />
I have five Background points to spend. Since I want Redstreak to be important in an active unit, I'll spend three of them on Rank. As for the rest...I know there used to be an Autobot named \&quot;Bluestreak,\&quot; so I'll shove those last two points into Pure Design just to keep the Gen-One Purists guessing. <br />
Twelve points of weaponry seem like a lot, but they usually go fast. Start with the obvious, and give her claws in bird mode. That's two points. Now, robot mode. I want at least one Melee weapon and one Firearms weapon, and more of the latter, if I can afford it. I'll spend five of my points on the Paired Swords option, because they look so nice shaped like feathers. Now, to give my character an edge, not to mention fitting her name, I'll choose a flame thrower. I decide to shoulder-mount the weapon, so I note that it is Attached. Already, all my weapon points are gone. <br />
I can spend eight points on new Mechanisms. I want to make sure Redstreak has wings in both of her modes, so I spend three of these points on Flight. (That's why purchasing a three in Athletics was so important.) I'll mix the rest up. She needs a Radio, because she's in an army. I also decide to give her a point of Speed—great news; now I can give her bird mode an extra Dexterity point, for a total of five. The next Mechanism is a bit tricky, but I want to make sure my scout can hide easily from enemies, so I give her the Demolecularize Mechanism to allow her to shrink to the size of an \&quot;ordinary\&quot; bird. She just barely has the Stamina to cover it. I have only one Mechanism point left, so I decide that Tracking 1—Scanning for active allies—is useful. <br />
Step Five: Metal Made Flesh<br />
I have three starting Willpower, three starting Spark, and ten starting Energon. I decide on the all-important Spark Location: the usual female location, at the center of the chest. <br />
Now I can decide if I want to give Redstreak any Merits or Flaws. I decide on a simple Merit for one extra Freebie point: Intolerance. Redstreak simply can't abide by insects of any type. A strange hatred, but an appropriate one to work into a Maximal character. Perhaps her unit was once ambushed on a routine missionby a group of Insecticons. <br />
That gives me a total of sixteen points to dish out. First of all, I'm dismayed that I haven't given my scout any vision-related Mechanisms. I decide to correct the problem by giving her two points of Spectrum vision. The problem is, I only have one point of Investigation, and I need two of those, too. I spend a total of eight points; two for the extra Investigation point, and six for the two dots of Spectrum vision. Now I have eight more to spend. I decide that a flame thrower is a poor distance weapon, and purchase a pair of lasers, also attached, one to each hand, at a cost of two points apiece. I sink two points into Energon, and two points to give Redstreak one additional point of permanent Spark. Done. <br />
Well, mostly done. I have a good idea of this character's background and what she can do, but it remains to be seen how well she will fit into the current Chronicle. I'll write out a more detailed history of the character, and make a sketch. She's sure to see a lot more development as she's played. <br />
If you want, compare these notes to the final version of Redstreak, which will open in a new browser window. </p>
 
<p>How About a \&quot;Real\&quot; Character? <br />
To take another look at the process, let's put together a different character—this time, a familiar face. Here's a quick-and-easy character-generation, a sample of how the Beast Wars regulars were initially generated with this system. <br />
Step One: Concept<br />
I'm taking a look at the Merits and Flaws section, and I see one that interests me a lot: the \&quot;Indestructible Spark of Starscream\&quot; Merit. It looks like a tough call, but I think maybe I can pull it off. As a Character Concept, I'm thinking along the lines of an insane criminal type...perhaps someone who realizes his terrible origins as a clone of one of Cybertron's Most Hated, and while he pities himself about it, revels in it as well. Since he'll be a clone of Starscream, let's give him a designation instead of a name: Protoform X. But, since we're being personable about it, we'll give him a name, too: Rampage. <br />
No problem. Rampage was a Maximal experiment, so he's a Maximal protoform. However, he's way too violent to stay with the peace-loving race, so his alliance is with the Predacons. His nature is Monster. His beast mode is that of a king crab. And he has a vehicle mode—a tank—which means that he's a Transmetal. This is all pretty easy when you're sure of what you're doing. <br />
Step Two: Attributes<br />
Rampage is all about just that: causing physical mayhem. So I'm going to put the majority of his points in Physical Attributes. Optimus Primal described him as \&quot;brilliant,\&quot; so I'd better go with Mental next. That leaves only three points for Social, but that's fine by me, since Rampage doesn't have a lot of time to attend parties while he's looking for colonies to destroy. <br />
Rampage's best category is Stamina. He keeps going and going and going. I put three points there for a total of four. Rampage is huge, so I'll put three in Strength, also. That leaves him with a total Dexterity of two, which is only average, but he's not particularly quick. For Mental, I'll put two dots in Perception, and two in Intelligence. Above-average in both categories there, and a point left over for Wits. For Social, I'll put two points in Manipulation, and one in Appearance. That leaves him with an abysmal Charisma, but he's not the type for making fast friends. <br />
Now for the Beast Mode. I reorganize all my Physical dots, plus Appearance. Twelve dots altogether. I'll sink most of them into Strength, giving the crab mode a Strength of six. Rampage's Stamina will be the same in both modes. That leaves him with a beast mode Dexterity of one and Appearance of one. I agree with these ratings, since a six-legged crab-tank is hard to maneuver, and not particularly cute. <br />
Finally, I go ahead and jot down the \&quot;tank\&quot; vehicle mode. I place his Spark, which is on the left side of his chest (my right). Then I go back and write the \&quot;x2\&quot; next to his Strength rating. His robot mode Strength is now 8. <br />
Step Three: Abilities<br />
I'll go ahead and put most of my stock in Talents, followed by Skills and Knowledges. A point in Alertness; a point in Athletics; a point in Dodge; a point in Subterfuge. Two points for Brawling, two for Primal-Urge. It seems like an odd move, but Rampage is definitely interested in shared emotions (fear, pain...), so I give him two points of Empathy. Finally, I sink three points into Intimidation, because he freaks me totally out. <br />
I remember Rampage being capable of some fancy Melee combat, so I'll give him two points in that. Three points in Firearms, since a missle-launcher is his weapon of choice. Finally, two points in Stealth (it's hard to find a place for him to hide, but he manages to pull it off), and two in Survival. <br />
Five points don't feel like enough for the Knowledge section, but they will do. A point in History; a point of Computers. One in Investigation; one in Enigmas; one in Matrix. <br />
Step Four: Advantages<br />
First-off, Backgrounds. I need to sink two points into Generation, since Rampage is a Transmetal. Rampage is also enormous: Ultra-class, so I'll put my other three points into the Size background. <br />
Next is Weapons: the fun stuff. Rampage has a hand-held missile launcher, which costs five points. It also shoots plasma bursts. I can put both these functions on the same gun, so I do—there goes another four weapon points. I wouldn't want to forget the pinchers he has in his beast mode: three points for that. Twelve weapon points go pretty fast when you're making a heavy-hitter. Actually, I'm not done with weapons, but I have to quit for now. <br />
Mechanism time, and all I can think about is armor. I'll give him a total of four points worth; it's one of the easiest purchases. Two of those will be general, all-over armor, but I'll specify on a different line for another two points. This armor is on his back; it's his shell in crab mode, and his claws in robot mode, either way, protected from a surprise attack. <br />
It'd be a shame to put all those points in Empathy without giving him a little Mimicry, so I'll give him Mimicry 1, photographic memory. Good for tormenting old enemies. He hangs out underwater a lot, so I'd better not forget the Naturistics Mechanism. Most Cybertrons have a Radio, so I'll give him a dot of that, as well. He has the Primal-Urge to cover it. Finally, a point in Magnetism, so he can crawl down the rocks in crab mode. I have only one dot of Computer skill, but it's all I need. <br />
Step Five: Metal Made Flesh<br />
Ten points of Energon. Three Spark for a Transmetal; three Willpower for a Maximal protoform. And now I have fifteen freebie points to spend. <br />
Well, not quite. Those points were sunk the minute I started, since every single one goes into purchasing Rampage's special Merit: Indestructible Spark of Starscream. Easy come, easy go. According to the text of this Merit, I have to choose a Derangement, so I do—Sadism. I'm glad to have it, since it fits with the concept. <br />
I have to get a few Freebie points from somewhere, so I'd better pile on a few more Flaws. Here's one that looks interesting for a criminal type: Hunted. I guess that means I'll have to design the hunter, too. I'm thinking maybe manta ray, but let's leave that for another time. I'll also choose a Supernatural flaw: Emotional Vampire. Fear is the target emotion, and I'm thinking that now I've done enough to this character to drive him completely over the edge. <br />
I took a lot of Flaws, but I can only use seven points to add on to the character. First-off, there's a weapon point I forgot; his gun is attached to his vehicle mode. That's taken care of in the Firearms listings. It's going to cost me two points. <br />
Rampage is all about causing fear, so I'll sink two more points and give him a total of four in Intimidation. That allows me to choose a specialty, so I write \&quot;Soft voice.\&quot; (\&quot;Is that fear you're feeling, Maximal...?\&quot;) While I'm handing out specialties, I'll give them out up top, too. Stamina specialty: Survival, and Strength specialty: Grapple. He likes to keep an opponent in his grasp for as long as possible. I'm going to give him another point of Enigmas, too. Finally, since clones are bound to have echoing voices and old lives, I'll give him a point of the \&quot;Past Spark\&quot; Background. <br />
Now I'm done. I make note of his weapons on the combat chart, and jot down his armor. I can spend time thinking of ways to flesh out the character even further while he's devouring humans on Colony Omicron. <br />
For reference, take a look at Rampage's entire sheet in a new browser window. Be warned: it contains series spoilers. <br />
Chapter Four: Battle and Weapon Systems</p>
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&quot;235&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>Getting Started <br />
\&quot;WHO are YOU? ...For that matter, who am I?\&quot; <br />
—Silverbolt, \&quot;Coming of the Fuzors, Part One\&quot; <br />
As in any White Wolf game, characters are built on day one of gameplay, no rolling required. Players need only decide certain facts about their character, and make note of them on a character sheet. With a Cybertron character, you have plenty of freedom. You can literally be any age (from 10 million to one day) and from any place (from Earth, to Cybertron, to a foreign galaxy). Your only true limitation is having to conceive a character who fits in with the Chronicle you'll be entering her into. <br />
The following is a walk-through on how to create a character for this compendium. Most of the information will look familiar to White Wolf players; however, those who are not familiar with White Wolf will probably not find all the information they need here. Players are encouraged to learn and understand the White Wolf system before they create a Beast Wars character with this method. <br />
Step One: Concept <br />
First, decide on an idea for your character. It can be something as simple as \&quot;robotic paladin\&quot; to something as complex as \&quot;I'm a former security chief who lost my home and family to a monstrous invader on a far-off colony, and I've now dedicated my life to tracking him down.\&quot; Find a way to simplify your concept into a word or two, and jot that on the sheet. <br />
Some very beginning players have a difficult time coming up with an exact concept right away. Those players should simply move on to the nitty-gritty of character construction, and see what kind of concept their creation grows to fit. However, it is more important to have an interesting concept than a set of unfeeling numbers, and a character, no matter what her scores, is only as interesting as what the player invests in her. <br />
As part of concept, there are a few very important things which need to be selected: Beast form, Generation, Nature, Alliance, and Protoform. <br />
A character's beast form is very important to fleshing out his concept. Choose an animal that you find interesting or that fits with your idea of the character. Be specific in the type of animal you choose. For example, \&quot;peregrine falcon\&quot; is better than just \&quot;falcon,\&quot; and \&quot;bird\&quot; is much, much too vague. <br />
For the Generation section, specify whether your character is a Cyberorganic Beast, a Fuzor, Transmetal, Transmetal/Fuzor, Transmetal II, or an Optimal. Characters all start out as a Cyberorganic unless they spend background points on their generation, but don't worry about that for now if your concept involves a character who has more than one animal form or who is a robot all of the time. <br />
A character's Nature is how they are inside; what really motivates them. Your Nature is the set of rules you live your life by, and is a result of the way you deal with things life throws at you. <br />
For your Alliance, decide what type of Cybertron your character is. The two most common alliances are Maximal and Predacon, but there is also the possibility of creating independent characters without an alliance. Alliance determines the character's activation code, as well as his general attitude. <br />
A character's protoform may be the same as his alliance, or different. This is what the character's original Protoform is: whether the Protoform originated in the Matrix, the Pit, or has different origins. Ask your Storyteller where your characters are coming from geographically. You might face a limitation in this category if, for example, new characters are primarily generated from all-Maximal stasis pods as in the original series. Typically, however, you can choose whichever type of protoform reflects your character design the most. <br />
Nature <br />
A list of Natures and their corresponding descriptions can be found in nearly any White Wolf book on the market (with the exception of Werewolf). In most books, Natures and Demeanors are classified under \&quot;Archetypes;\&quot; in Changeling, they are called \&quot;Legacies.\&quot; Naturally, some of these work better as Cybertronian Natures than others, but just about any of them can be used. <br />
For the most part, the character's \&quot;Demeanor,\&quot; the face that he shows to the world around him, which can be different from or similar to his Nature, is determined by his beast mode. A butterfly automatically carries a certain connotation; a tiger another. Demeanor is purely an outside trait, and effects roleplay, not gameplay. If players are having a difficult time deciding how to roleplay a character, they may annotate a Demeanor as well as the character's inner Nature. </p>
 
<p>Step Two: Attributes <br />
Attributes are as normal for the White Wolf system. A rating of one is poor, two is average, three is above average, four is excellent, and five is exceptional. Attributes listed below are only those which require alteration from the ordinary. <br />
Strength <br />
Cybertronian strength is almost always greater than human strength. After choosing your Strength rating as compared to other Cybertrons, multiply it by two to find your effective Strength in robot mode. Thus, giving your character a Strength of one is actually giving her a Strength of two, and a Strength of five works out as an effective Strength of ten. Freebie points spend to alter the Strength attribute after initial creation count as one effective point and not one \&quot;virtual\&quot; point. An example: a player initially gives his character a Strength of two, then multiplies that result by two for his Strength in robot mode: four. With Freebie points, he gives himself another point of Strength, for a total of five. The maximum amount of Strength for a Cybertron in robot mode is ten. <br />
Appearance <br />
Effects how people treat you and interact with you, effects first impressions. Note that Cybertronians definitely have a different definition of what is beautiful: the most captivating Maximal would look positively alien to a normal human, although probably still good-looking in a strange way. <br />
Attributes in Beast Mode <br />
After choosing your initial attributes, decide on your character's attributes in beast mode. This is done by taking the character's Strength, Dexterity, Stamina, and Appearance, and pooling the result into one number. (Use your character's virtual Strength and not his robot mode \&quot;doubled\&quot; Strength.) Then, redistribute this one number among those four Attributes. Example: In robot mode, a character has a three Strength, a three Dexterity, a four Stamina, and a two Appearance. Those numbers are pooled into a total of twelve. With twelve points to spend, this character can have a new combination for beast mode: Strength of four, a two Dexterity, a two Stamina and a four Appearance—two Strength, five Dexterity, three Stamina, two Appearance—three Strength, four Dexterity, two Stamina, three Appearance. No Attribute in Beast Mode may have less than one dot; however, it may have more than five. <br />
This redistribution is done before freebie points are spent. Freebie points can then be used to alter the Attributes of one mode or the other, but not both at the same time. <br />
No Mental Attributes are altered in Beast Mode. Alteration of senses, abilities, etc., is covered in the chapter on Mechanisms. </p>
 
<p>Step Three: Abilities <br />
Abilties describe what your character knows and has learned, and what your character can do. The Abilities used on the typical prototype Beast Wars sheet are as follows: <br />
TALENTS <br />
Alertness<br />
Athletics<br />
Brawl<br />
Dodge<br />
Empathy<br />
Expression<br />
Intimidation<br />
Primal-Urge<br />
Subterfuge<br />
Streetwise<br />
SKILLS <br />
Animal Ken<br />
Etiquette<br />
Firearms<br />
Leadership<br />
Melee<br />
Performance<br />
Piloting<br />
Stealth<br />
Survival<br />
Security<br />
KNOWLEDGES <br />
Computers<br />
Demolitions<br />
Enigmas<br />
History<br />
Investigation<br />
Matrix<br />
Repair<br />
Science<br />
Procedures<br />
Politics<br />
Abilities as above are normal as for other White Wolf systems save those which are \&quot;new\&quot; or which require further explanation below. Players may feel free to add their own Abilities from other sources in any category. <br />
Primal-Urge<br />
Measures the character's connection to his beast mode. A Cybertron with a low Primal-Urge rating does not understand his beast form; a Cybertron with a high Primal-Urge rating embraces it. <br />
1 You know for sure you are part beast. <br />
2 You willingly practice the habits of your beast mode. <br />
3 The animal within you is your better half. <br />
4 You have routine animal instincts. <br />
5 You embrace your beast mode completely. <br />
Specialties: (Varies greatly by beast mode), Hunting, Sense of Direction, Instinct, Combat <br />
Animal Ken<br />
Measures the Cybertron's ability to communicate with other animals—both those of his chosen beast form, and those that are not. A real beast will instantly recognize a Cyberorganic Beast who has no animal ken as \&quot;something different\&quot; from what it is used to. If the Cybertron does not have animal ken, he does not speak the language of his \&quot;own kind\&quot; of beast. <br />
1 You can approach some creatures without frightening them instantly. <br />
2 Animals of your own type see you as a possible friend, though still an \&quot;outsider.\&quot; <br />
3 Animals of your own type see you as one of them; you can communicate with them freely. <br />
4 Other animals regard you as a normal beast; you are part of the group. <br />
5 You can speak to creatures of almost any type. <br />
Specialties: Typically the character's own beast mode. <br />
Piloting <br />
Practical replacement for \&quot;Drive.\&quot; Refers to the Cybertron's ability to pilot land vehicles as well as planes or starships with ease. This does not typically refer to his ability to control his own vehicle mode, save at Storyteller's discretion in a very tense situation. If a Cybertron, for any reason, needs to drive an ordinary car, assume his rating in Piloting to be an equal rating in Drive. <br />
1 You can start it up and hit \&quot;Autopilot.\&quot; <br />
2 You can pilot a starship of a simple class or two. <br />
3 Starships of several classes are drivable; unfamiliar classes of ships are not a problem. <br />
4 Not only can you figure out how to fly any ship, you can fly it under duress. <br />
5 You're a Cybertronian Han Solo. <br />
Specialties: 3-D Chase, Tight Maneuvering, any certain class of vehicle <br />
Security <br />
Refers to both the ability to break security systems, and the ability to design them. <br />
1 You can pick a simple lock. <br />
2 You can break or encode an electronic lock. <br />
3 You can design a competent if simple security system, or break into one. <br />
4 You can crack a safe or dismantle a bomb with ease. <br />
5 Sentinel has nothing on you. <br />
Specialties: Escape, Locks, Computer systems, Break-ins <br />
Computers <br />
An interesting knowledge to require purchase of, given that all Cybertrons know how to communicate with their internal computers. This rating refers especially to communicating with unknown computers and hacking into unauthorized data. Though all Cybertrons understand how to talk to their own computer, not all of them can use an outside computer, and not all can program or hack. <br />
1 You can plug into a foreign system and log on. <br />
2 You can plug into a system you have never seen before and understand its workings. <br />
3 Programming your own interface or another's is a simple task. <br />
4 You are an excellent hacker and can bypass most computer security. <br />
5 Any system, any program, any computer, any time. <br />
Specialties: Password Deduction, Encoding, Reprogramming, Designing, AI <br />
History <br />
In most cases, a knowledge of Cybertronian lore: of their wars, travels, colonizations, etc. However, this can vary greatly based on the individual and the setting of the story. <br />
1 You know there was a lot of war on Cybertron. <br />
2 You know who started it and why; you know a few names. <br />
3 You know the names of important people and locations. <br />
4 Your hard drive is a colonization database. <br />
5 You know all the names, all the faces, all the places, and all the events. <br />
Specialties: Colonies, Geography, Military, Human History <br />
Matrix <br />
Cybertronian theology: the Cybertron version of \&quot;Occult.\&quot; Matrix refers to communication with ancient sparks and the Matrix itself. It also refers to knowledge of legends and Cybertron \&quot;magic.\&quot; Matrix can often be rolled instead of Occult or Awareness, depending on the situation. <br />
1 You've dabbled in Matrix lore. <br />
2 You understand your origins. <br />
3 You know something of the power of the Cybertron collective. <br />
4 You know what the legends really say, and what they don't. <br />
5 You've been to the other side and back. <br />
Specialties: Spark Communication, Spark Powers, Legends, Restoring Spark <br />
Repair <br />
Refers to repairing any electronic device; however, also is the Cybertron equivalent of \&quot;Medicine,\&quot; since medical knowledge and repair knowledge are essentially the same to a race of robots. <br />
1 You can patch up battle wounds. <br />
2 You can reattach a Cybertron limb, or fix a small computer. <br />
3 You can fix anything or anyone you need, as long as the patient's spark is working fine. <br />
4 Need a ship? You can build one. <br />
5 You could have saved Dinobot. <br />
Specialties: Data Tracks, Energon Damage, Emergency Repairs, Mechanisms, Drone Building <br />
Science <br />
Refers to sciences not involving repair, such as biology and chemistry. Can also refer to knowledge of earth type medicine, or the science of any foreign planet. <br />
1 You can work a child's chemistry set. <br />
2 You understand scientific textbooks. <br />
3 You have a solid ground of scientific knowledge. <br />
4 You've made up a few theories of your own. <br />
5 You're a scientific master. <br />
Specialties: Biology, Astronomy, Chemistry, Physics, Medicine, Theories <br />
Procedures <br />
Cybertron's knowledge of the various procedures of Cybertron culture. Compare this ability to \&quot;Rituals.\&quot; It may be related to Computers, Matrix, History, Repair, etc. See Chapter Six for a list of Procedures and explanation on how they are used. <br />
1 You know a bit about what do to and when. <br />
2 You can stand in the right spot at a Cybertron funeral. <br />
3 You know what Predacons do versus what Maximals do, and can make an impression on either. <br />
4 You can figure out how to act in plenty of odd situations on the home planet. <br />
5 You know secret ceremonies dating back to the days of Prime. <br />
Specialties: Predacon/Maximal Culture, any given Procedure, Repair, Design, Supernatural <br />
As in other White Wolf games, you cannot begin a character with more than three dots in any given category, save those dots which are added with freebie points. <br />
Decidedly missing from the above list is the Knowledge: Linguistics. The knowledge is logical for interplanetary travelers, but not utilized much on-planet. Characters may add the Linguistics knowledge if they wish to give themselves languages other than their native language, which, basically, is English. However, because languages are so simple for Cybertrons to learn, this is not particularly necessary. See the \&quot;Society and Learning\&quot; chapter for more information on languages. </p>
 
<p>Step Four: Advantages <br />
Now is the time to decide what your character can actually do. First we begin with the simplest element, that of your character's background. The other character Advantages—Weapons and Mechanisms—are slightly more complex, and are covered in the subsequent chapters. <br />
Backgrounds <br />
A character's background is the elements from her past which shape her present. Backgrounds cannot be purchased with experience points after a character is created, but are dictated by the play of the game itself. You have five starting points to spend on Backgrounds. <br />
Allies<br />
People who are loyal to you: one ally for each point you spend on this background. Allies who are part of a character's own unit, of course, do not have to be purchased, unless they are extremely loyal and have known this Cybertron for some time. Spending a large amount of points in this Background can also mean a very important ally, like a general. Most often, Allies are people who have some influence in their geographic area, or political field. <br />
1 One Ally of moderate influence. <br />
2 Two Allies of moderate influence. <br />
3 Three Allies, one of which is well-respected. <br />
4 Four Allies, one of which is very well-known. <br />
5 Five Allies, one of which has a large following. <br />
Computer <br />
The Computer Background, unlike the computer skill, is the rating assigned to the computer that the Cybertron personally owns. Central base computers also have a rating from one to five, as below, but this Background is not purchased for these computers, only a private computer. Many Cybertron citizens do not bother to own their own computers, since the government provides the needed access...however, if the computer is someone else's besides your own, it's public property. See Computer Learning in Chapter Six for more information on how to utilize computer contact. <br />
1 Low-level, wimpy computer: A lap-top. <br />
2 Government-approved computer stored in a Cybertron home. <br />
3 Central base computer: computer on the Axalon. <br />
4 Greatly important computer. <br />
5 Computer at a great base or outpost: Teletran One. <br />
Contacts <br />
Sometimes it isn't what you know, but who. Contacts differ from allies in that they are not always loyal; sometimes they require manipulation. However, contacts are always in a place of advantage. Spend one point in this Background for every Major Contact the character will have, anywhere in the universe. A character who spends points in this Background also has several Minor Contacts; rolling this rating will determine whether or not these Contacts could be...(er...) contacted. Players should develop their Major Contacts as characters, and also be willing to state exactly where the Major and Minor Contacts are located. <br />
1 One Major Contact; a few Minor Contacts in a small location. <br />
2 Two Major Contacts; several Minor Contacts in several areas. <br />
3 Three Major Contacts; Minor Contacts in more than one colony. <br />
4 Four Major Contacts; Minor Contacts with a good geographic spread. <br />
5 Five Major Contacts; Minor Contacts in about every nook and cranny. <br />
Devices<br />
Some Cybertrons, in their journeys, can encounter extremely rare items used during the Great War. Others simply have been protoformed with practical mechanical objects to aid them. Spend points here to start a character with a certain type of device: at lower levels, a useful gizmo, at higher levels, possibly a one-of-a-kind treasure. <br />
1 One Level One Device <br />
2 One Level Two Device, or two Level One Devices. <br />
3 Three Level One Devices, one Level One Device and one Level Two Device, or one Level Three Device <br />
4 One Level Four Device or combination of Devices adding up to four <br />
5 One Level Five Device or combination of Devices adding up to five <br />
Generation <br />
Points spent here are used to alter the starting mode of the Cybertron. A Transformer who spends no points in the Generation background automatically defaults to the standard Cyberorganic Beast. <br />
1 Fuzor <br />
2 Transmetal <br />
3 Transmetal Fuzor <br />
4 Transmetal II <br />
5 Optimal <br />
Mentor <br />
One or more important people who guide the Cybertron. A Mentor can be just about anyone.perhaps a Cybertron's original creator, perhaps a commanding officer from his unit in the army. A powerful mentor may be more than one person (perhaps this character knew the Maximal Elders personally!). Mentors provide guidance, knowledge, and assistance, though there are times they may ask for something in return. <br />
1 A \&quot;father-figure\&quot; the character can look up to. <br />
2 A parental figure with some rank and influence. <br />
3 A high-ranking mentor with a great deal of respect. <br />
4 A mentor with an amazing store of knowledge and wisdom. <br />
5 A powerful, knowledgeable, ancient mentor, perhaps still alive from the Great War. <br />
Past Spark <br />
Cybertrons believe that, upon a return to the Matrix, all become one. A Cybertron well-tuned to the Matrix may be able to access the data files of earlier sparks. A character's Past Spark may refer to their tuning to the collective mind in general, but more likely consists of one or several special bonds with Cybertron ancestors in the Matrix. A Cybertron with this Background may utilize his ancestor or ancestors' knowledge once per session by rolling this Background at a difficulty of eight. Each success allows him to add one to the dice pool of an Ability or create a dice pool for an Ability he does not have. This effect lasts for only one scene. Botching this roll is very unfortunate, for it may indicate that the Cybertron is possessed by the ancient spark, or is bombarded with information as the entire Matrix contacts him at once. <br />
1 A hazy dream or two, perhaps, of the Great War. <br />
2 You remember a few famous figures as if you actually knew them. <br />
3 A special connection with one particular ancestor, or with a few minor ones. <br />
4 An ancestor speaks to you clearly when you are in need. <br />
5 You understand the concept of \&quot;All Are One.\&quot; <br />
Procedures <br />
How many different Procedures and of what level the Cybertron begins with. Does not effect learning new Procedures, only those which the Cybertron will already know. <br />
1 One Level One Procedure <br />
2 One Level Two Procedure, or two Level One Procedures <br />
3 Three Level One Procedures, one Level One Procedure and one Level Two Procedure, or one Level Three Procedure <br />
4 One Level Four Procedure or combination of Procedures adding up to four <br />
5 One Level Five Procedure or combination of Procedures adding up to five <br />
Pure Design <br />
Stands for a physical resemblance of this character's design to the design of an infamous hero from their respective Protoform background or Alliance. A higher rating of Pure Design will cause some instant respect among certain Cybertrons. However, it may impede a change of alliance, since some groups of Predacons will not abide by a suspected Autobot in their ranks, and vice versa. When choosing a high level of Pure Design, it is recommended to also choose the ancient Cybertron this character resembles. In some situations, the Pure Design rating can be added to the dice pools for social rolls involving other Cybertrons. (Against those of opposite alignment, it may very well be taken away!) <br />
1 Slight resemblance to Autobot or Decepticon ancestry. <br />
2 Better resemblance, possibility of specific resemblance to minor hero. <br />
3 Very familiar countenance, personality, or voice. <br />
4 Practically a screen out of the history files. <br />
5 \&quot;Hey...aren't you Optimus Prime?\&quot; <br />
Rank <br />
In war, some players are more respected than others. This Background is just how respected. Those who spend no points are assumed to be a normal citizen, or of low rank in an army. (Maximals have different terms than the Predacon terms used below; adjust accordingly.) Cybertrons of high rank enjoy lower difficulties when ordering around subordinates (at least, the loyal ones). <br />
1 Cadet <br />
2 Lieutenant <br />
3 Sub-commander <br />
4 Commander <br />
5 General <br />
Resources <br />
Affluence in terms of amassed wealth, allowance, and other material possessions. Means more on Cybertron than on a war-torn faraway planet, though wealth does sometimes entail an amount of respect. Resources can also include things like ships, homes, and influence. Interestingly enough, Maximals place less emphasis on this factor than Predacons do, as their society is by and large socialist, and the economy is kept as evenly distributed as logically possible. Those Predacons that are poor have next to nothing; the rich Predacons have it all. <br />
1 Small savings: a little land vehicle, a place of your own on the home planet. <br />
2 Middle class: money from a steady line of work, good credit, maybe even a small ship. <br />
3 Savings: good job, nice dwellings. <br />
4 Well-off: lavish home, quick ship. <br />
5 Very wealthy: You own your own galaxy-class starship; you can buy anything you desire. <br />
Size <br />
This Background determines the character's height and weight as positioned on the Size Class scale. A character who spends no points in this Background is of the Normal size class. Other points can purchase extra levels of mass: <br />
1 Deluxe <br />
2 Mega <br />
3 Ultra <br />
4 Super <br />
5 Giga <br />
You will be given twelve points to spend on your character's weapons, and eight points to spend on her Mechanisms. Choose Weapons and Mechanisms that fit your character's concept and current Abilities. When choosing Mechanisms, be sure to only choose those Mechanisms for which you already have the Required Ability or Attribute skill. </p>
 
<p>Step Five: Metal Made Flesh <br />
Now's the time to add any details you may have forgotten while you were dabbling in numbers. How did your character get involved in her unit? How does she express her alliance? How does she feel about all the other characters? <br />
Record your character's Spark, which is based on Generation; her Willpower, which is based on Protoform; and beginning Energon, which is 10. Your character will always start with a maximum Energon Pool of 10; freebie points can be spent to increase this. <br />
This is also the time that you can use freebie points to purchase additions to the character, such as Merits and Flaws. A complete listing of these is found in Chapter Six. Use freebie points to purchase Merits; use Flaws to gain extra freebie points. There is a limit of seven points that can be gained by adding Flaws to a character, so don't load a character down with Flaws simply to stock up on power in other categories. Use Merits and Flaws more as an avenue for roleplay than as a method of getting power. If none of the Merits or Flaws interest you, skip them completely. <br />
Freebie points can also be used to add extra Weapons, Backgrounds, and Mechanisms. Here is the complete conversion chart for freebie points: <br />
Attributes: 5 per dot<br />
Abilities: 2 per dot<br />
Backgrounds: 1 per dot<br />
Weapons: 1 per weapon point<br />
Mechanisms: 3 per dot<br />
Spark: 2 per dot<br />
Energon:1 per added slot<br />
Willpower: 1 per dot<br />
Extra forms (Optimal only): 5 per added form<br />
Spark powers (Transmetal II): 1 per dot, maximum of Spark rating<br />
Spark powers (Optimal): 2 per dot, maximum of Spark rating</p>
 
<p>A Sample Character <br />
Just to prove that this system actually works, let's run through a brand new character—a beast that has never been on the show before. <br />
Step One: Concept I want someone that will fit well in any situation, and I want a good war character with lots of fighting skills. I'm also pretty sure I want a femme-bot, someone colorful and likable. Definitely sounds more like a Maximal than a Predacon. I decide to make her a scout, and give her a flying beast mode, so, a Maximal bird. I'll choose a cardinal. Granted, usually only male cardinals are red, but I'm bending the rules a bit just to give the character a little flavor. (Besides, protoform and spark decide gender, not beast mode.) I fill in the Beast name, the Generation—I'll stick with Organic, so she'll be able to hide more easily—and the Protoform and Alliance, both Maximal. I'll keep her Class at Normal. I decide on an Investigator Nature for this character—meaning she is always curious and wants to learn new things. Now I'll give her a name: Redstreak. <br />
Step Two: Attributes Next I'll move down to the Attributes section. For a scout, Perception is the most important, so I'll choose Mental Attributes first. I wanted Charisma, so Social will be second, then Physical. Three dots in Perception for a total of Four—that's an excellent rating. I'll make the other Mental Attributes three apiece, still not too shabby. For Social I want a three in Charisma and a three in Appearance; that leaves only average Manipulation, but I don't see Redstreak as the manipulative type. Finally, only three points to spend in Physical. I want her to be fast, so I give her a Dexterity of three; Stamina of two. That leaves only one dot in Strength. Not great, but, for a female bird, it makes sense. <br />
Before I move down, I have to decide on Beast Mode Attributes. I have 1 Strength, 3 Dexterity, 2 Stamina, and 3 Appearance: a total of nine points to redistribute. A bird has got to be fast, so I put four of those points in Dexterity. I stick with a 1 Strength, and put two points in each other Attribute. Looks okay. <br />
Finally, on the Attributes section, I put a \&quot;x 2\&quot; next to her Strength. That's a 2 in Strength, then, which means she's as strong as an average human. <br />
Step Three: Abilities<br />
Moving down. I decide to spend the majority of my points in Skills: the kinds of things a person would learn involved in heavy combat. A point of Survival, a point of Stealth, a point of Security. Two of Leadership, since she would have to work well with others. A point of Piloting and a point of Animal Ken. Three points each in Melee and Firearms. This is a working woman. <br />
Talents next. Two Alertness—a scout has to have this—and three Athletics (that's important later). A point of Brawl and a point of Dodge. A point of Primal-Urge, and a point of Streetwise. For Knowledges, I have only five points to spend. Yuck. I want to spread them out, if I can, so I put one each in Computers, Investigation, History, Repair, and Procedures. <br />
Step Four: Advantages<br />
I have five Background points to spend. Since I want Redstreak to be important in an active unit, I'll spend three of them on Rank. As for the rest...I know there used to be an Autobot named \&quot;Bluestreak,\&quot; so I'll shove those last two points into Pure Design just to keep the Gen-One Purists guessing. <br />
Twelve points of weaponry seem like a lot, but they usually go fast. Start with the obvious, and give her claws in bird mode. That's two points. Now, robot mode. I want at least one Melee weapon and one Firearms weapon, and more of the latter, if I can afford it. I'll spend five of my points on the Paired Swords option, because they look so nice shaped like feathers. Now, to give my character an edge, not to mention fitting her name, I'll choose a flame thrower. I decide to shoulder-mount the weapon, so I note that it is Attached. Already, all my weapon points are gone. <br />
I can spend eight points on new Mechanisms. I want to make sure Redstreak has wings in both of her modes, so I spend three of these points on Flight. (That's why purchasing a three in Athletics was so important.) I'll mix the rest up. She needs a Radio, because she's in an army. I also decide to give her a point of Speed—great news; now I can give her bird mode an extra Dexterity point, for a total of five. The next Mechanism is a bit tricky, but I want to make sure my scout can hide easily from enemies, so I give her the Demolecularize Mechanism to allow her to shrink to the size of an \&quot;ordinary\&quot; bird. She just barely has the Stamina to cover it. I have only one Mechanism point left, so I decide that Tracking 1—Scanning for active allies—is useful. <br />
Step Five: Metal Made Flesh<br />
I have three starting Willpower, three starting Spark, and ten starting Energon. I decide on the all-important Spark Location: the usual female location, at the center of the chest. <br />
Now I can decide if I want to give Redstreak any Merits or Flaws. I decide on a simple Merit for one extra Freebie point: Intolerance. Redstreak simply can't abide by insects of any type. A strange hatred, but an appropriate one to work into a Maximal character. Perhaps her unit was once ambushed on a routine missionby a group of Insecticons. <br />
That gives me a total of sixteen points to dish out. First of all, I'm dismayed that I haven't given my scout any vision-related Mechanisms. I decide to correct the problem by giving her two points of Spectrum vision. The problem is, I only have one point of Investigation, and I need two of those, too. I spend a total of eight points; two for the extra Investigation point, and six for the two dots of Spectrum vision. Now I have eight more to spend. I decide that a flame thrower is a poor distance weapon, and purchase a pair of lasers, also attached, one to each hand, at a cost of two points apiece. I sink two points into Energon, and two points to give Redstreak one additional point of permanent Spark. Done. <br />
Well, mostly done. I have a good idea of this character's background and what she can do, but it remains to be seen how well she will fit into the current Chronicle. I'll write out a more detailed history of the character, and make a sketch. She's sure to see a lot more development as she's played. <br />
If you want, compare these notes to the final version of Redstreak, which will open in a new browser window. </p>
 
<p>How About a \&quot;Real\&quot; Character? <br />
To take another look at the process, let's put together a different character—this time, a familiar face. Here's a quick-and-easy character-generation, a sample of how the Beast Wars regulars were initially generated with this system. <br />
Step One: Concept<br />
I'm taking a look at the Merits and Flaws section, and I see one that interests me a lot: the \&quot;Indestructible Spark of Starscream\&quot; Merit. It looks like a tough call, but I think maybe I can pull it off. As a Character Concept, I'm thinking along the lines of an insane criminal type...perhaps someone who realizes his terrible origins as a clone of one of Cybertron's Most Hated, and while he pities himself about it, revels in it as well. Since he'll be a clone of Starscream, let's give him a designation instead of a name: Protoform X. But, since we're being personable about it, we'll give him a name, too: Rampage. <br />
No problem. Rampage was a Maximal experiment, so he's a Maximal protoform. However, he's way too violent to stay with the peace-loving race, so his alliance is with the Predacons. His nature is Monster. His beast mode is that of a king crab. And he has a vehicle mode—a tank—which means that he's a Transmetal. This is all pretty easy when you're sure of what you're doing. <br />
Step Two: Attributes<br />
Rampage is all about just that: causing physical mayhem. So I'm going to put the majority of his points in Physical Attributes. Optimus Primal described him as \&quot;brilliant,\&quot; so I'd better go with Mental next. That leaves only three points for Social, but that's fine by me, since Rampage doesn't have a lot of time to attend parties while he's looking for colonies to destroy. <br />
Rampage's best category is Stamina. He keeps going and going and going. I put three points there for a total of four. Rampage is huge, so I'll put three in Strength, also. That leaves him with a total Dexterity of two, which is only average, but he's not particularly quick. For Mental, I'll put two dots in Perception, and two in Intelligence. Above-average in both categories there, and a point left over for Wits. For Social, I'll put two points in Manipulation, and one in Appearance. That leaves him with an abysmal Charisma, but he's not the type for making fast friends. <br />
Now for the Beast Mode. I reorganize all my Physical dots, plus Appearance. Twelve dots altogether. I'll sink most of them into Strength, giving the crab mode a Strength of six. Rampage's Stamina will be the same in both modes. That leaves him with a beast mode Dexterity of one and Appearance of one. I agree with these ratings, since a six-legged crab-tank is hard to maneuver, and not particularly cute. <br />
Finally, I go ahead and jot down the \&quot;tank\&quot; vehicle mode. I place his Spark, which is on the left side of his chest (my right). Then I go back and write the \&quot;x2\&quot; next to his Strength rating. His robot mode Strength is now 8. <br />
Step Three: Abilities<br />
I'll go ahead and put most of my stock in Talents, followed by Skills and Knowledges. A point in Alertness; a point in Athletics; a point in Dodge; a point in Subterfuge. Two points for Brawling, two for Primal-Urge. It seems like an odd move, but Rampage is definitely interested in shared emotions (fear, pain...), so I give him two points of Empathy. Finally, I sink three points into Intimidation, because he freaks me totally out. <br />
I remember Rampage being capable of some fancy Melee combat, so I'll give him two points in that. Three points in Firearms, since a missle-launcher is his weapon of choice. Finally, two points in Stealth (it's hard to find a place for him to hide, but he manages to pull it off), and two in Survival. <br />
Five points don't feel like enough for the Knowledge section, but they will do. A point in History; a point of Computers. One in Investigation; one in Enigmas; one in Matrix. <br />
Step Four: Advantages<br />
First-off, Backgrounds. I need to sink two points into Generation, since Rampage is a Transmetal. Rampage is also enormous: Ultra-class, so I'll put my other three points into the Size background. <br />
Next is Weapons: the fun stuff. Rampage has a hand-held missile launcher, which costs five points. It also shoots plasma bursts. I can put both these functions on the same gun, so I do—there goes another four weapon points. I wouldn't want to forget the pinchers he has in his beast mode: three points for that. Twelve weapon points go pretty fast when you're making a heavy-hitter. Actually, I'm not done with weapons, but I have to quit for now. <br />
Mechanism time, and all I can think about is armor. I'll give him a total of four points worth; it's one of the easiest purchases. Two of those will be general, all-over armor, but I'll specify on a different line for another two points. This armor is on his back; it's his shell in crab mode, and his claws in robot mode, either way, protected from a surprise attack. <br />
It'd be a shame to put all those points in Empathy without giving him a little Mimicry, so I'll give him Mimicry 1, photographic memory. Good for tormenting old enemies. He hangs out underwater a lot, so I'd better not forget the Naturistics Mechanism. Most Cybertrons have a Radio, so I'll give him a dot of that, as well. He has the Primal-Urge to cover it. Finally, a point in Magnetism, so he can crawl down the rocks in crab mode. I have only one dot of Computer skill, but it's all I need. <br />
Step Five: Metal Made Flesh<br />
Ten points of Energon. Three Spark for a Transmetal; three Willpower for a Maximal protoform. And now I have fifteen freebie points to spend. <br />
Well, not quite. Those points were sunk the minute I started, since every single one goes into purchasing Rampage's special Merit: Indestructible Spark of Starscream. Easy come, easy go. According to the text of this Merit, I have to choose a Derangement, so I do—Sadism. I'm glad to have it, since it fits with the concept. <br />
I have to get a few Freebie points from somewhere, so I'd better pile on a few more Flaws. Here's one that looks interesting for a criminal type: Hunted. I guess that means I'll have to design the hunter, too. I'm thinking maybe manta ray, but let's leave that for another time. I'll also choose a Supernatural flaw: Emotional Vampire. Fear is the target emotion, and I'm thinking that now I've done enough to this character to drive him completely over the edge. <br />
I took a lot of Flaws, but I can only use seven points to add on to the character. First-off, there's a weapon point I forgot; his gun is attached to his vehicle mode. That's taken care of in the Firearms listings. It's going to cost me two points. <br />
Rampage is all about causing fear, so I'll sink two more points and give him a total of four in Intimidation. That allows me to choose a specialty, so I write \&quot;Soft voice.\&quot; (\&quot;Is that fear you're feeling, Maximal...?\&quot;) While I'm handing out specialties, I'll give them out up top, too. Stamina specialty: Survival, and Strength specialty: Grapple. He likes to keep an opponent in his grasp for as long as possible. I'm going to give him another point of Enigmas, too. Finally, since clones are bound to have echoing voices and old lives, I'll give him a point of the \&quot;Past Spark\&quot; Background. <br />
Now I'm done. I make note of his weapons on the combat chart, and jot down his armor. I can spend time thinking of ways to flesh out the character even further while he's devouring humans on Colony Omicron. <br />
For reference, take a look at Rampage's entire sheet in a new browser window. Be warned: it contains series spoilers. <br />
Chapter Four: Battle and Weapon Systems</p>
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&quot;235&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>Why Weapons? <br />
\&quot;That is the law of the jungle—hunt, or be hunted—scrap, or BE scrapped.\&quot; <br />
—Dinobot, \&quot;Law of the Jungle\&quot; <br />
Cybertron is war; it is a planet based on fighting and conquest. Thus, even the most peaceful-hearted Maximal will be protoformed with a number of weapons at her immediate disposal. She will emerge from her stasis pod knowing how to fight and who to fight. <br />
Weapons can be attached to a Cybertron's main frame, or, they can be separate from it and hand-held. A Cybertron's weapons are \&quot;dedicated.\&quot; They are always assumed to be handy in whichever mode they are purchased for, unless they are destroyed, knocked out of the hand, or lost. <br />
Typically, the heaviest weapons are outfitted for robot mode use, though Transmetals can fit their beast modes with weapons as well. Players are given twelve points to purchase weapons for their character during character generation. Extra weapons can be purchased with freebie points at the cost of one freebie point per point of weaponry. It is not required for a player to spend all her weapon points if she does not want to; however, unused weapon points can not be reapplied to another part of the character. (They can, however, be \&quot;saved\&quot; for use in combination with Freebie points later, if a player wants one last weapon which is slightly more expensive than she can afford.) Weapons have default costs where a certain amount of weapon points must be spent to gain that weapon. Details for all weapon costs are listed below. <br />
Each type of weapon has a certain skill which is required for use of that weapon. Weapons below are organized based on the Ability required for their use. <br />
Characters can fit themselves with new weapons during the course of a chronicle by paying three times the weapon's listed cost in experience points. If they wish to have an internal weapon added on, or a weapon attached to their body, they must be rebuilt per the rebuilding rules outlined in the Mechanisms section. For an external weapon, they can make an extended Intelligence plus Repair roll to build the weapon themselves, or have an ally fashion the weapon. <br />
Weapons in the list below do not have a concealment rating. Why? Most of the time, Cybertrons don't bother. Everyone knows everyone else was protoformed with arms. In beast mode, no matter the size of the weapon or the beast, all weapons save those attached to the beast mode are automatically concealed. Cybertrons that need to disarm other Cybertrons typically know where to look to take everything away, and attached weapons can't be taken away, only deactivated. If needing to conceal weaponry, use common sense. Eye-lasers are always a hidden weapon; a plasma cannon is going to take up more room. <br />
Characters may use weapons they find or own even if they are not \&quot;purchased.\&quot; However, this weapon will not last if the character should transform, unless he manages to carefully carry the weapon in all of his modes, and no attached weapon can never be ignored in purchasing. </p>
 
<p>Brawl <br />
\&quot;You fight with a RAT...you'd better fight DIRTY.\&quot; <br />
—Rattrap, \&quot;Other Voices, Part One\&quot; <br />
Brawl weapons are common accessories for beast modes, as normal melee weapons cannot be held with animal forms. All brawl weapons do standard damage. <br />
Standard brawling maneuvers such as punches and kicks do not have to be purchased. <br />
Claws<br />
Form accessible: Any<br />
Cost: one point per clawed hand/foot per mode.<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Using claws during a brawl situation causes Strength +1 damage. Beast modes with claws can still be attained without spending points on the claws, but these claws cannot be used as weapons. Claws affixed to hands in robot mode are common brawl weapons. <br />
Hand blades<br />
Form accessible: Robot<br />
Cost: one point apiece.<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Blades on the hands, which are long as a knife and typically retractable, do Strength +2 damage. These blades can also be fitted to other body parts, such as elbows or knees. <br />
Spikes<br />
Form accessible: Any<br />
Cost: one point per spiked area.<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Spikes are a common fixture for robot elbows and knees, but can be fitted to any part of the body. A kick with a spiked knee does Strength +2 damage, as does a shot with a spiked elbow. In beast mode, a \&quot;spike\&quot; is a horn. <br />
Stinger<br />
Form accessible: Any<br />
Cost: Two points per mode<br />
Difficulty: 9<br />
A common feature for insects and arachnids, a stinger does damage as a spike, Strength +2, and can be adapted for Cybervenom. However, due to its often odd placing, it is difficulty 9 to hit. A Stinger can be declared as a projectile weapon if both a Stinger and a Dart launcher (see Firearms) are purchased; hitting a target with this weapon is the same difficulty as hitting it with a standard dart. <br />
Teeth<br />
Form accessible: Any<br />
Cost: One point per mode<br />
Difficulty: 5<br />
Plenty of animals don't have teeth at all, or have flat herbivore teeth with no bite; therefore, teeth used as weapons must be purchased as such. This savage weapon is typically only accessed in beast mode, though there are those robots with nasty canines in their robot modes, as well, who don't fear getting in close and making the chomp. Biting an opponent does Strength +1 damage. (Avian characters can purchase a beak with this same cost and modifiers.) <br />
Fangs<br />
Form accessible: Any<br />
Cost: Two points per mode<br />
Difficulty: 5<br />
Fangs are teeth which are designed to be used as weapons. The main difference between fangs and ordinary teeth is that fangs can be adapted as a vessel for cyber-venom weaponry, and a character who has taken the Cyber Venom Mechanism can inject this venom through the fangs. Fangs do slightly more damage, as well: Strength +2. <br />
Pinchers<br />
Form accessible: Any<br />
Cost: Three points for two pinchers, per mode. (Cannot be purchased individually)<br />
Difficulty: Special<br />
Pinchers are commonly Predacon weapons, as they are most often used by crustaceans, arachnids, and insects. Pinchers are used as grappling weapons. A Cybertron with pinchers has a -2 to the difficulty of grabbing an opponent (Grappling successfully does damage equal to Strength). Larger Cybertrons may even be able to permanently capture an opponent this way. A Cybertron who has pinchers in robot mode probably does not have hands. <br />
Vice<br />
Form accessible: Any<br />
Cost: Three points per mode.<br />
Difficulty: Special<br />
This single version of a pincher can be added as an accessory to a tail, arm, etc. It is typically a three-pronged claw which is used to grip and subdue an opponent; like the pinchers, allows a -2 to grappling difficulties. <br />
Tail<br />
Form accessible: Beast<br />
Cost: Two points.<br />
Difficulty: 7<br />
A thick tail, used for bashing or tripping opponents, does Strength +1 damage. A Cybertron who has purchased a tail as a weapon need only pay two points to use this same tail as a Whip in robot mode, or three points for a Javelin, but cannot take advantage of more than one discount. (See Melee for details.) <br />
Brawl Complications <br />
Non-Cybertrons attempting to use simple attacks, such as fists, etc, on other Cybertrons will have a difficult time doing so, as all damage from ordinary organics who attempt brawling attacks is halved before it is soaked if the Cybertron is in a metal form. This does not apply to the attacks of other Cybertrons who are in beast mode, as they still have metal components beneath their coat of flesh, and teeth and claws are generally still metal. (It also does not apply to supernatural claws or their like in a crossover Chronicle.) However, an ordinary organic can take out a Cyberorganic beast in beast mode with normal brawling attacks. <br />
During a brawl, a character may elect to block an opponent's attack rather than dodging it. As long as there is still dice in the character's pool, the block can be preformed. Due to the Cybertron's metal structure, unarmed blocks can be made against many types of attack, including attacks with melee weapons; however, these types of blocks are more difficult to make without causing damage. The usual difficulty for a block is the same as a straight dodge: 6. Roll Dexterity plus Dodge to dodge an attack, Dexterity plus Brawl to block it. <br />
To grapple an opponent, the difficulty is normally 6. The action of the grapple takes one round, but immobilizes the opponent for one round. After this round, damage equal to the grappler's Strength is done, and characters make contested Strength plus Brawl rolls to see if the grappled foe escapes. To grapple with pinchers or a vice, the difficulty is only 4. <br />
Cybertrons who are especially adept at brawling attacks may choose to take a few modified special attacks, as listed in other White Wolf books such as the Werewolf manual or Combat manual. </p>
 
<p>Melee <br />
\&quot;What's a warrior without his weapons?\&quot; <br />
—Quickstrike, \&quot;Code of Hero\&quot; <br />
Melee weapons are only accessible in robot mode. While this list contains a number of common Cybertronian weapons, it cannot possibly contain every melee weapon available to the White Wolf player; consult your Storyteller if wanting to choose a weapon not listed below. White Wolf systems tend to be inconsistent about weapon statistics (certain weapons do different damage and have different difficulties depending on the age of the source book). Use the statistics below for all Cybertronian weapons. Use other White Wolf books as desired for alternate statistics, and use the point totals below as a guide as to the \&quot;weapon cost\&quot; of any addition to the list. <br />
Knife<br />
Cost: One point<br />
Difficulty: 4<br />
A small switchblade or knife, usually purchased in pairs. This very simple melee weapon does Strength +1 damage. It is too small to be an effective parry weapon. <br />
Club<br />
Cost: Two points<br />
Difficulty: 4<br />
An unadorned club does damage as a knife, Strength +1, but can be used to parry attacks. <br />
Razor wheel<br />
Cost: Two points<br />
Difficulty: 8<br />
A short-range weapon usually taking the form of a single, freely rotating razorblade. Getting a slice in with a single blade is very difficult, but does good damage for its size: Strength +3. Not an effective parry weapon. <br />
Whip<br />
Cost: Three points<br />
Difficulty: 7 <br />
Cybertronian whips are usually of a thin metal or wire, and very rarely of cord; most have bladed ends and are fairly rigid in nature. A whip is a common conversion weapon for a Transmetal that has a long tail in beast mode. Whips can also be used to grapple opponents or even objects: the standard difficulty to entrap an opponent in a whip is 9. Whips do Strength +2 damage, and grant the Cybertron two extra dice for any roll to disarm his opponent. <br />
Energon knife<br />
Cost: Three points<br />
Difficulty: 4<br />
A knife composed of raw energon. This weapon is much like an ordinary knife, but rarely is more than one carried due to the penalties to Spark for wielding energon weaponry. Energon knives do aggravated damage, Strength +1, and can be used to pierce enemy sparks, with sometimes explosive results. Cybertrons of generations under Transmetal cannot soak damage from this weapon. <br />
Straight staff<br />
Cost: Three points<br />
Difficulty: 5<br />
A long, unadorned staff, as a bo. Made from metal, as Cybertronian weapons are never made from something as earthly and simple as wood. Strength +2 damage, and very useful for disarming opponents. <br />
Sword (Standard)<br />
Cost: Three points<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Use the above cost and statistic for most types of single swords, such as a broadsword or katana, or even a large knife such as a klave. These swords do Strength +3 damage. <br />
Axe<br />
Cost: Four points<br />
Difficulty: 7<br />
A battleaxe, whose appearance can vary greatly based on beast mode, does Strength +5 damage. <br />
Barbed club<br />
Cost: Four points<br />
Difficulty: 4<br />
A club adorned with sharp barbs, which does slightly more damage in an attack: Strength +2. <br />
Javelin<br />
Cost: Four points<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Javelins are most often used as a throwing weapon, though they can also be used to attack in close quarters. When used hand-to-hand, treat a Cybertronian Javelin as a sword, doing Strength +3 damage. A thrown Javelin does Strength +2 damage. The throwing range depends on the Cybertron's Strength; use a base range of 40 feet, and modify. <br />
Rotary blade<br />
Cost: Four points<br />
Difficulty: 7<br />
A common addition to the Drill-bit sword, listed below, a rotary blade is a propeller-like weapon with four to six sword-length blades that flower from the center and rotate freely. Its most common function by far is as a shield for deflecting enemy fire—it may not only be designated as a 1-3 point Shield (see Mechanisms), but has a +1 die bonus for deflecting projectile and energy weapons. (If its soak roll as a shield should result in a botch, the weapon is dropped.) Its rotation function is also useful for disarming foes (-1 difficulty). When used to attack an opponent, it does Strength +3 damage. <br />
Spark staff<br />
Cost: Five points<br />
Difficulty: 5<br />
A sort of wizard's staff, with a barbed head, typically only used by the more mystical members of the Cybertron race. This staff, when used in combat, does Strength +2 damage as a regular staff. However, this staff has an added function; when purchased, it may be given a single dot in a single Spark power (See Spark Powers, Chapter Five). It may also be given an additional dot in this one power for every extra Weapon Point spent when it is purchased. It may never have more than one power associated with it. For those powers which require that the Transmetal II's spark be drained, drain Spark from the wielder of the staff. Not to be used by the superstitious. <br />
Spark staffs are very rare weapons, and, as such, each staff is unique to the character that purchases it. If this weapon should ever be lost or destroyed in combat, the character that wields it must find or fashion an entirely new staff, rather than having the weapon restored in ordinary repair cycle. The purchase cost for this weapon must be repaid if it is destroyed. <br />
Paired swords<br />
Cost: Five points<br />
Difficulty: Special<br />
A pair of thick blades is a common Cybertron weapon, as they can be used well for both attack and defense. This type of blade is almost always used with one weapon in each hand, allowing for two attacks per turn with no penalty to either, difficulty 9 to hit. A Cybertron who is taking only one attack with either blade has a difficulty of 6 to hit, as with a single sword. These swords vary greatly in appearance but often reflect the beast mode of the character. They do Strength +3 damage. <br />
For a cost of four points, clubs can be paired, as swords. They are difficulty 7 to hit two attacks per turn; difficulty 4 for one attack, and do Strength +1 damage. Another common modification is to fight with paired javelins—hand-to-hand, these function as swords, above, but they may also be thrown. Spend 6 points for this weapon. Also spend 6 for paired axes (Difficulty 10 to hit with both attacks; Strength +5 damage), or a pair of barbed clubs (Difficulty as paired clubs, Strength +2 damage). Other weapons may be paired at Storyteller's discretion, but are not recommended. <br />
If a Cybertron is declaring a double attack with a paired weapon, and the attack fails, neither the first nor second attack hits the foe. <br />
Drill-bit sword<br />
Cost: Five points<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
A sword composed of several (4-10) freely rotating blades, layered on each other like the blades of a drill. This weapon, Predacon in origin, was designed for only one thing: piercing the spark. Because of this, the difficulty to pierce through an enemy is significantly lowered, and a called shot to the spark (provided the wielder knows the location) is at a -2 difficulty. The truest of Predacons believe that to take an enemy off-line is to show the greatest mercy. Maximals, however, have all but outlawed this weapon. Under normal circumstances, the drill-bit sword, also called an electron sword, does Strength +4 damage. <br />
Two-handed sword<br />
Cost: Five points<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Use this to purchase a large sword, like a claymore, which must be wielded with two hands and is incapable of being paired. This sword can vary in appearance based on beast mode, and does Strength +5 damage. <br />
Energon saber<br />
Cost: Six points<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
A weapon whose power was utilized during the Great War. Today, few Cybertrons can summon the will to carry one, for even being in the same vicinity as such a weapon can cause injury among members of the race. An energon saber is a long, glowing blade made entirely of raw energon. It does aggravated damage which is unsoakable for Cybertrons of generations below Transmetal. The damage for an energon saber is Strength +4. Other large weapons made of raw energon are rumored to exist—for example, a raw energon axe once wielded by Optimus Prime. An energon axe would have the same purchase cost as an energon saber, and do Strength +5 aggravated energon damage; its difficulty would be 7. Most Cybertrons cannot wield an energon weapon of this size, unless they have advanced Energon Shielding or are otherwise immune to its effects. Even an Optimal who carried an energon weapon of this size would be forced to make soak rolls every other round simply from contact with the raw energon.<br />
Heavy energon weapons of any type are considered rare enough that they are unique to the character who purchases them. If a \&quot;dedicated\&quot; energon saber is destroyed or lost in a combat situation, the character who lost that weapon must fashion a new one over time rather than having that weapon restored instantly in a repair cycle. However, the weapon cost does not need to be repaid. <br />
Melee Complications <br />
Add one to a weapon's normal difficulty if attempting to use that weapon to disarm the opponent. It takes at least three successes on the attack roll and successes greater than the enemy's Strength on the damage roll to disarm the opponent. A botch, and you disarm yourself instead. Roll Dexterity plus Melee to parry an attack instead of dodging it. <br />
A called shot with a melee weapon is of variable difficulty. A called shot to the opponent's spark, if the location is known, is typically of difficulty 10, but variable depending on the situation. A Cybertron who is aiming for the spark but does not for certain know its location can guess at the area, and make the called shot as desired. At least four successes on a damage roll are required to pierce the spark, more if the opponent has special armor. </p>
 
<p>Firearms <br />
\&quot;Hunting from the air with automatic weapons: now THAT'S a SPORT!\&quot; <br />
—Terrorsaur, \&quot;Call of the Wild\&quot; <br />
Firearms are typically only accessible in robot mode. However, a Cybertron of Generation Transmetal or above who wishes to outfit her beast mode with mounted guns may do so, but at twice the normal cost. Firearm weapons already purchased for robot mode may also be fitted to the vehicle mode of a Transmetal or Transmetal Fuzor if two more points are allotted toward that weapon. (For a multiple-function custom gun as below, this cost need only be paid once.) <br />
Firearm weapons come in two basic categories: those which require traditional ammunition, and \&quot;energy weapons,\&quot; which run on Energon. The same gun can be modified to function as more than one type of weapon: for example, a rocket launcher that also fires plasma bursts. To create a custom weapon like this, purchase both weapons and mark this choice on your character sheet. (If more than one is energy-based, allot all Energon pools to this single weapon.) Ammunition does standard damage; energy-based firearms do aggravated damage. However, this damage can always be soaked by a Cybertron target (not dependent on generation, unless the weapon's statistics say otherwise), and is aggravated for non-Cybertron targets and Cybertron targets alike. <br />
Firearm weapons may be either attached or hand-held when purchased. It does not cost any extra points to attach a \&quot;dedicated\&quot; firearm weapon to a Cybertron's frame, only mark the choice of attached or free on the character sheet. Attached weapons cannot be dropped unless they are shot off or damaged, but run off the character's own Energon pool. Hand-held weapons have their own personal Energon pool, as below. Once a hand-held gun is out of Energon, it cannot be used until refueled. It does not run off the character's own Energon or Spark. <br />
With Firearm weapons, add the number of successes on the attack roll as dice in the damage roll. <br />
This list is more complete than the melee list, but is still imperfect. If a player chooses a firearm which is not on the list below, he should use the point totals as guidelines. Remember that Cybertron weapons are created with the protoform, and as such are unique. They have no specific model number, and must be repaired and reloaded on an individual basis. <br />
Ammunition Weapons <br />
Cybertronian ammunition weapons are very rarely emptied. There is no \&quot;Clip\&quot; listing for the weapons below. If a botch should ever occur on a to-hit roll with a standard gun, the gun is considered out of ammunition, and is useless until reloaded. <br />
Pistol<br />
Cost: One point<br />
Difficulty: 7<br />
Range: 20<br />
Rate: 4<br />
Damage: 4<br />
A regular pistol with regular bullets doesn't stop an advancing Cybertron very much, but if it's all you got, use it while you can. <br />
Automatic machine guns<br />
Cost: One point for two<br />
Difficulty: 5<br />
Range: 50<br />
Rate: 4<br />
Damage: 1<br />
It is typical for a Cybertron to purchase multiple machine guns, as they are fairly small and cost-effective. Machine guns are an extremely common accessory for spiders and insects, for whom they double as extra legs. If an automatic machine gun is being fired, consider every machine gun on the character's person to be fired, all at once, as a single attack. For example, a character who has purchased eight machine guns will have a total of 32 automatic shots available per round; 8 shots without splitting her dice pool. However, these guns typically do a smaller amount of damage than a regular firearm, so do not add attack roll successes to this damage roll. <br />
Rifle<br />
Cost: Two points<br />
Difficulty: 8<br />
Range: 200<br />
Rate: 1<br />
Damage: 8<br />
A rifle fitted with standard ammunition can be used to take down an advancing opponent. Typically, more than one is purchased, or the rifle is paired with another type of gun with a quicker rate of fire. <br />
Rocket launcher<br />
Cost: Two points<br />
Difficulty: 7<br />
Range: 150<br />
Rate: 2<br />
Damage: 5<br />
Rockets are miniature missiles, capable of doing less damage, but nice for taking opponents off guard or knocking flyers out of the air. Rockets typically explode on impact. <br />
Dart launcher<br />
Cost: Three points<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Range: 50<br />
Rate: 2<br />
Damage: 3<br />
Darts don't do a lot of damage on their own. However, darts are a fascinatingly variable weapon with many different applications. For example, darts can be adapted to contain Cyber Venom. Also, they can be adapted as carriers for grenades or other explosives (see Demolitions). Dart-launchers themselves are also extremely variable—some are hand-held, some attached; some are blow-guns, others function as miniature crossbows (capable of shooting wooden stakes in a crossover chronicle).<br />
(Also spend three points for a 6-difficulty, 2-damage Slingshot with the same modifications and range variable to Strength. This is included simply for Wheelie purposes, but is not intended to ever be used for such.) <br />
Disk launcher<br />
Cost: Four points<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Range: 100<br />
Rate: 3<br />
Damage: 4<br />
Bladed disks, as Razor Wheels, fired as projectiles. A good weapon for the removal of the attached weapons of a foe, this allows a -1 to the difficulty of any called shot to a limb or attached firearm. <br />
Chain gun<br />
Cost: Five points<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Range: 100<br />
Rate: 5<br />
Damage: 2 (per bullet, total of 6)<br />
A Cybertronian chain-gun, when fired, is always on triple-burst, and will empty three bullets per shot without a split in the character's dice pool. The rate for the weapon is five, allowing for fifteen total shots per round. <br />
Missile launcher<br />
Cost: Five points<br />
Difficulty: 7<br />
Range: 200<br />
Rate: 3<br />
Damage: 8<br />
Cybertronian missiles typically explode on impact, doing heavy damage. They have an incredible recoil, but this is compensated for by their heat-seeking capabilities. <br />
Energy Weapons <br />
When a battle begins, pay one Energon—either from your own pool, or from the weapon's personal pool, depending on whether the weapon is attached or hand-held—for each energy-based weapon you plan to activate. This cost need not be paid again until the weapon is deactivated, but a weapon cannot be activated for more than one scene without repaying. Activating weapons does not use up battle time; therefore, weapons can also be activated during battle if needed. However, it is best to activate only weapons you are sure you need to use. <br />
Laser beam<br />
Cost: Two points<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Range: 50 <br />
Rate: 4<br />
Damage: 3<br />
Energon pool: 3<br />
A common mounted weapon, usually purchased several times, the laser is a small, hot beam of any color. If multiple mounted lasers are purchased, the activation cost for the weapon need be paid only one time to activate the entire suite. However, if the weapons are hand-held, they must be activated separately. <br />
Fusion pistol<br />
Cost: Three points<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Range: 50<br />
Rate: 4<br />
Damage: 5<br />
Energon pool: 6<br />
A simple hand-held weapon, easy to aim, quick to fire. Sometimes attached to an arm, but rarely so, given the size of its typical ammunition pool. <br />
Plasma cannon<br />
Cost: Four points<br />
Difficulty: 7<br />
Range: 100<br />
Rate: 3<br />
Damage: 6<br />
Energon pool: 5<br />
A burst of hot plasma; a common secondary energy-based function for a large standard weapon, hand-held or attached. <br />
Fusion rifle<br />
Cost: Five points<br />
Difficulty: 7<br />
Range: 200<br />
Rate: 2<br />
Damage: 8<br />
Energon pool: 5<br />
A primarily Maximal weapon, this rifle has a nice range and does good damage with little recoil. If attached, it is typically within a torso cavity or shoulder-mounted, but is usually hand-held as the fusion pistol. Like all Cybertron weaponry, the appearance of the fusion rifle varies greatly depending on beast form. This weapon is sometimes called a quasar cannon. <br />
Ice cannon<br />
Cost: Five points<br />
Difficulty: 8<br />
Range: 100<br />
Rate: 1<br />
Damage: 6<br />
Energon pool: 4<br />
An ice cannon is like a plasma cannon in many ways, but has one added feature. It operates on an element of cold rather than of heat, and has special effects regarding the number of successes on the attack roll:<br />
1 The target definitely feels a chill, but damage is as normal.<br />
2 Target must check against Stamina + Survival, at standard difficulty. If he botches this roll, one internal Mechanism goes off-line. (Storyteller's choice.)<br />
3 Target must check against Stamina + Survival, at standard difficulty. If he botches this check, one internal Mechanism or Weapon goes off-line. (Storyteller's choice.)<br />
4 Target is trapped in solid ice, and is effectively Incapacitated, instantly. He may use a Spark point to break out of this bond, but only after one round has already passed. If he has no Spark remaining, he is Incapacitated until an ally finds a way to melt the ice.<br />
5+: Target is trapped in solid ice and is Incapacitated in this fashion for a minimum amount of rounds equal to the number of damage success above four that was scored on the initial damage roll. After this time has passed, he may spend Spark to escape as above.<br />
If 4 or 5 successes are gained, do not roll damage on the ice cannon. On organic targets, ignore effects for 2 and 3 successes; apply effects for 4 and above, with modification <br />
Flame thrower<br />
Cost: Five points<br />
Difficulty: 7<br />
Range: 50<br />
Rate: 1<br />
Damage: 8<br />
Energon pool: 5<br />
A flame-thrower is basically a short-range weapon, which creates a sweep of flame in front of its scope. At point-blank range, there is a good chance the flame will cause a target to catch fire, causing additional damage. While \&quot;ordinary\&quot; fire does not do aggravated damage to a metal frame, the flame from another Cybertron's flame thrower will, as it is energon-created. <br />
Cutlass blaster<br />
Cost: Six points<br />
Difficulty: 8<br />
Range: 200<br />
Rate: 2<br />
Damage: 8<br />
Energon pool: 4<br />
Most energy weapons are capable of shooting only single bursts of laser fire or plasma. However, the cutlass blaster was developed to produce not only burst fire, but a sustained energy pulse: a blast which lasts for an extended period of time and does large amounts of damage. To activate a sustained pulse, the Cybertron must charge the blaster for a number of rounds equal to the number of rounds he wants the blast to be sustained. He can charge for a shorter time if he spends energon (the weapon's own energon, if hand-held) in place of extra rounds, but must charge the weapon for at least one round before firing the sustained pulse. The sustained pulse, if it hits, does 8 dice of energon (unsoakable for low generations, always aggravated) damage for the first round of attack, and four dice every round thereafter. It is most effective in combination with the Focus Mechanism. Therefore, a cutlass blaster is almost always an attached weapon. <br />
Firearms Complications <br />
A Cybertron who takes multiple guns, one for each hand, or several mounted guns, may fire all guns at once for a single attack as long as there is enough dice in his Dexterity plus Firearms pool to split among all these weapons. The difficulty for a single shot with multiple weapons is the same as the standard difficulty for each weapon. For each shot after the first, the difficulty of the shot is increased by one. Cybertrons can continue to split their dice pools to take multiple shots up to the listed Rate of the firearm, or spend Energon for extra actions to replenish their Dexterity + Firearm pools. As one can imagine, Cybertronian firefights are some of the fastest and most furious in the universe. <br />
Two Cybertrons with sustained-pulse weapons can sometimes engage in a face-off with one-another, where two sustained weapons are matched barrel-to-barrel in a contest of sheer force. This lock-up happens when a Cybertron rolls Dexterity plus Firearms to shoot off a sustained pulse, and his opponent uses Dexterity plus Firearms to block. The blocking opponent does not need to charge his blast to block the opponent's shot. Should such a lock-up take place, the two weapons are feeding off of each other's energy, and thus the sustained weapon pulse may last indefinitely, until one weapon eventually overpowers the other. During a face-off, no to-hit rolls need be made, only damage rolls. One damage roll is made by both competitors, per round. For every success that one Cybertron gets over his opponent's successes, he advances on him by one total damage die. If the damage rolls are even, a stalemate is reached, and the pulse-battle continues without a direction. One Cybertron must beat the total amount of sustained-pulse damage dice of the other to win the stalemate, which will knock his opponent backwards, stunning him for one round, and do the weapon's initial amount of damage. <br />
As an example, take two Cybertrons who are warring with cutlass blasters. They begin the sustained-pulse battle with eight damage dice each, and connect with each other, nullifying the first damage roll. Every round thereafter, they have four damage dice apiece. One rolls 3, 5, 6, 3: only one success, and his opponent rolls 6, 7, 8, 2. The latter Cybertron advances two dice on the former. If the second roll were to have a similar outcome, the latter Cybertron would have advanced on all four of his opponent's damage dice. He then rolls eight dice for his final damage total. His opponent can still roll soak, but only if he is Transmetal or higher; this is energon-type damage. <br />
A common use of firearms is to dispatch flyers from below. The number of health levels for each type of Flight Mechanism has been provided for this reason. If a character using a firearm scores five or more successes on the to-hit roll on an airborne opponent, he has hit the enemy in his Flight area—a wing, rocket engine, etc. The amount of damage successes indicates whether or not the Flight Mechanism has been destroyed. Damage that applies to one of these targets still applies to the Cybertron's health levels in general. If a Flight mechanism is successfully hit, the damaged Cybertron must make a Wits plus Athletics roll to avoid careening out of control. If he fails the roll, he crashes, and is vulnerable for a round of combat while he collects himself. He may take off again after this, depending on his Mechanism.<br />
Characters with Firearms skill can also target a Flight Mechanism specifically, but the base difficulty for this target is +2.<br />
If a wing designated as a shield is hit in this fashion, use either the shield's soak or the Cybertron's base soak: whichever is greater. Count the damage, if it connects, to the shield, not the body. <br />
Cybertronian characters are encouraged to use their rounds of distance combat to provide \&quot;cover fire\&quot; for their allies rather than aiming to destroy specific targets. A Cybertronian providing cover fire for an attacking ally makes a single to-hit roll on his weapon of choice. If this roll has five or more successes, an enemy has been hit at Storyteller's choice, and damage is rolled based on the standard damage of the weapon (no added successes). Otherwise, the gun is fired only to cover the attacking ally. A botch on this roll, naturally, means that this ally has been hit. The difficulty for the enemy to shoot at any character for whom cover fire is being provided is increased by one for every ally that character has covering him. Covering an ally counts as an action, but spending Energon can purchase an extra action for a character providing cover fire so that he may logically cover as many allies as the Rate of his weapon. No matter the number of allies being covered in this manner, make only one to-hit roll per turn. In many firefights, it is logical for Cybertrons to protect one another in this manner so that a single \&quot;strike force\&quot; character may be rendered very difficult to hit. <br />
As with other White Wolf games, the range listed for any given firearm is its median range, in yards. Firing at up to twice this range is possible at +1 difficulty. Point-blank-range shots are at difficulty 4. Shooting at a moving target can increase the difficulty of a shot—typically by one, but sometimes by much more if the target is using a Speed Mechanism. In addition, modifiers may be added to shot difficulty depending on the type of cover a target has. <br />
A character who spends time aiming at a target may add one die from his Perception pool to his Dexterity plus Firearms roll for each round he spends aiming. (Certain Mechanisms may also increase the accuracy of aiming.) He can take no other actions during the aiming rounds. <br />
\&quot;Modified\&quot; firearms, such as guns with special ammunition, or guns with silencers and scopes, are permitted, at Storyteller's discretion. Assume that standard-ammunition weapons have a \&quot;default\&quot; type of ammunition which, if other than the ordinary, is chosen during character creation. Other ammunitions can be used, but in limited amounts as opposed to the usual unlimited amount. (\&quot;Non-dedicated\&quot; firearms have this same restriction.) Cybertrons who have the Cloaking Mechanism can attach a silencer to their gun without a purchase cost; Cybertrons who have the Tracking Mechanism can attach a scope. </p>
 
<p>Demolitions <br />
\&quot;Blow it.\&quot; <br />
—Optimus Primal, \&quot;Other Visits, Part Two\&quot; <br />
Demolitions weapons are fairly variable, and not all require a Demoltions roll. The weapons below are usually only used in robot mode (though an animal with prehensile thumbs may still have the manual dexterity to lob a grenade). Demolitions experts are extremely useful in both exploration and war. <br />
Charges<br />
Cost: Three points per charge<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Range: 10<br />
Damage: 6<br />
Charges are by no means distance weapons, as they need to be set ahead of time. A charge will effect an entire area—not just one target, so a Cybertron who sets a charge must leave the area immediately. Usually a Cybertron may decide how long to set the charge: whether it will explode in one combat round or a megacycle is up to the Cybertron who sets it. The charge will effect an entire area, not just one target, hence the \&quot;range\&quot; above, which is the approximate diameter of the area effect. This range may be effected by area energon. Charges are also useful for getting into sealed areas, destroying enemy weapons, and other uses of that variety. Roll Dexterity plus Demolitions to set a Charge. A Charge, once used, is lost until the next repair session. <br />
Grenades<br />
Cost: Five points<br />
Difficulty: 4<br />
Range: 30<br />
Rate: 1<br />
Damage: 6<br />
A Cybertron who purchases grenades as a weapon is assumed to have an unlimited amount of them. Grenades have a short range-basically, as far as they can be thrown-but, like charges, have a 10-foot-diameter area effect and may hit several opponents at once. Strong characters can throw the grenade much further, so add 5 yards to the grenade range for every dot of Strength above two (total x 2 Strength) of the thrower. The usual roll to lob a grenade is Dexterity plus Athletics, but a Cybertron must have at least one Demolitions dot if he wants to purchase this weapon.<br />
For a \&quot;Grenade Launcher,\&quot; have the Cybertron purchase the Dart Launcher listed under Firearms, and follow its rules. The roll to launch grenades is Dexterity plus Firearms. <br />
Energon Nukes<br />
Cost: Six points per charge<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Range: 30<br />
Damage: 10<br />
One of the most dangerous types of weapon is one that does damage akin to an energon explosion. Like the standard charges above, this weapon cannot be used at a distance and must be set to explode ahead of time. The \&quot;range\&quot; above is the diameter of the effect area. This can be increased even more if the Cybertron sets multiple charges, but each single charge must be purchased separately.<br />
Damage from an Energon Nuke is energon-type damage, which is aggravated and unsoakable for lower generations. It is dangerous for all Cybertrons in the area, so, once an Energon Nuke is set, the Cybertron who sets it had better run, or suffer the consequences.<br />
A useful weapon for destroying entire enemy complexes, or—for even more explosive results—enemy energy reserves, though if attempting this trick, take care that the resulting chain reaction does not destroy more than intended. <br />
Special Weapons <br />
The weapons in the below list take traits from more than one category of weapon, or require an odd roll to activate, and thus do not fit well in any of the above categories. All of the weapons below are energy weapons; therefore, they have the single-energon activation cost. All are internal and do not have their own energon pools. <br />
Eye-lasers<br />
Form accessible: Robot<br />
Cost: Four points<br />
Difficulty: 7<br />
Range: 100<br />
Rate: 3<br />
A Cybertron with eye-lasers is capable of shooting a laser beam directly from the eye to damage an opponent. Eye-lasers, though technically distance weapons, are accessed only from the Cybertron's internal mechanisms. These lasers are energy-based and do aggravated damage. They are also capable of both blast fire and sustained pulse, as a cutlass blaster. They require a roll of Dexterity plus Alertness to hit (the same roll to block a charged shot). On a single blast, eye lasers do damage equal to the attacker's Manipulation +2. For a sustained pulse, they do Manipulation +2 energon-type damage the first round, and even Manipulation damage for each following round. They can be adapted for use with the Focus mechanism (and often are). As with a firearm weapon, a Cybertron may split his dice pool to take extra shots per round with Eye-lasers, but the difficulty for each consecutive shot is increased by one. <br />
Ultrasonic Scream<br />
Form accessible: Any<br />
Cost: Six points<br />
Difficulty: 6<br />
Range: 200<br />
Rate: 1<br />
The Ultrasonic Scream is a variable energy-based weapon, a beam generated from the vocal receptors of an attacker. It is nearly impossible to predict this weapon's effects and power. It takes a single turn to charge this weapon for attack, as with a sustained blast. After that round, roll Dexterity plus Performance to hit, then roll a single, additional die. The damage from the sonic blast is equal to 5 plus the Cybertron's Attribute score, the Attribute used dependent on the random roll: 1, Strength; 2, Dexterity; 3, Stamina; 4, Charisma, etc. If a 10 is rolled, the blast does an even 10 dice of damage. All Cybertrons in range when this weapon is fired may be subject to hearing difficulties for several rounds; on higher-damage attacks, they may be knocked off their feet just from area energy.<br />
A botch on the to-hit roll with this weapon can have incredibly disastrous results, including wild explosions. <br />
Spark force<br />
Form accessible: Robot<br />
Cost: Six points<br />
Difficulty: 7<br />
Range: 200<br />
Rate: 1<br />
Damage: 6<br />
The ultimate way to appear unarmed is to generate your attacks from within. This type of weapon—most commonly accessed among Transmetal IIs and Optimals, but usable by any Cybertron with sufficient focus—draws out a Cybertron's own energon to create balls of force which can damage an opponent. Although a spark force is much like a firearm weapon, the Cybertron rolls Dexterity plus Matrix to hit with this energy, which typically is generated from the fingertips or the spark cavity. As with firearms, add your attack roll successes to the damage roll. The weapon is named for the spark because it can draw upon the spark's energy; spend a Spark point up front on a spark force attack for an extra automatic success on both the attack and damage rolls. (Multiple points may be spent for this purpose.) Like a cutlass blaster, spark force is also capable of a charged shot, sustained pulse fire, which does 6 energon damage the first round of attack, and 5 damage each additional round. </p>
 
<p>Aggravated Damage <br />
\&quot;Wazzpinator has a headache in his whole body...\&quot; <br />
—Waspinator, \&quot;Posession\&quot; <br />
White Wolf players will be familiar with the term \&quot;aggravated damage\&quot; from other systems. In the case of the Cybertron race, aggravated damage is done specifically by energon or energy-based weaponry. An aggravated wound can only be healed quickly by outside aid, such as an R Chamber. Otherwise, it will take an entire day for the Cybertron's internal systems to heal the wound. <br />
Cyberorganic Beasts and Fuzors cannot soak energon damage. Those of higher generations can soak damage from energon weaponry, but it will still be considered aggravated damage. <br />
Supernatural weaponry that is considered to do aggravated damage to other races will also do aggravated damage to Cybertrons, unless there is a very specific reason why it should not. For gaming purposes, treat radiation damage as energon damage. <br />
Critical Damage Chart <br />
When a character uses Spark to recover from Incapacitating damage, there is a good chance that the character will suffer a system failure. If the damage was standard, roll a ten-sided die; if it was aggravated, roll two ten-sided dice, and check the chart below to see which systems, if any, fail. In special situations, such as a large-scale energon explosion, add ten to the roll, or roll three dice. Use this roll and the chart below to determine which system(s), if any, fail. <br />
Systems damage is applied immediately, not at the end of combat. Systems damage can be repaired after combat is complete; any standard R chamber, bath, or repair session will heal this damage unless noted otherwise below. In desperate situations, Critical System Damage can also be fixed with internal repairs. Pay one Spark up front to use this ability, then roll Stamina plus Repair to fix the damage. Be warned: botching this roll indicates that the System damage is now permanent. A character can take no other action while repairing System Damage. If multiple systems have failed, they must be repaired on a one-for-one basis. <br />
1-3 No systems damage incurred. <br />
4 Damaged audio: Character is at a -2 for all rolls involving hearing. Hearing-related Mechanisms are off-line. <br />
5 Damaged optics: Character is at a -2 for all rolls involving sight. Vision-related Mechanisms are off-line. <br />
6-7 Damaged weapon: One of the character's weapons is off-line. Choose an attached or internal weapon first; if none are available, an unattached weapon has been broken or lost. <br />
8-9 Damaged casing: Character's armor is dented. Soak rolls are now at +2 difficulty. <br />
10 Difficult transformation: Character may transform, but transformation is extremely painful. The character will incur one point of aggravated damage when altering modes. This damage can be soaked, but armor is ignored. <br />
11 Missing arm. One of the character's arms has become detached. This disallows use of whichever weapons that arm was holding. If character is in beast or vehicle mode, adjust accordingly—an insect may lose one or two legs—a bird a wing—a jungle cat its front leg—a car its wheel, etc. <br />
12-13 Damaged Mechanism: One of the character's Mechanisms, chosen randomly by the Storyteller, is now off-line. <br />
14 Missing leg. One of the character's legs has become detached and drops off of the body. The character cannot stand up bipedally and will drop to the ground. Dexterity, not including fine motor work, is at one. If a character is in a quadripedal beast mode, consider this to be a back leg. The leg cannot be reattached until combat ends. <br />
15 No vocal receptors: Character cannot speak and is completely mute until repairs can be made. <br />
16 No audio: Character is completely deafened until repairs can be made. <br />
17 No optic sensors: Character is completely blinded until repairs can be made. <br />
18-19 Missing head: Ooops. Character is okay, relatively speaking, but his head has been detached from his body and thrown 2D10 -2 yards. The head has enough energy to remain active for a while, but will lose consciousness without reattachment to its body. If the character's head is not retrieved within two rounds, the character will become Incapacitated again. They may spend Spark to recover, but must make another systems damage check. For the most part, replacing the head nullifies the effects of this damage. It will not become a permanent problem, save that the head will be slightly loose until complete repairs are made, and it has a fair chance of falling off again. (Characters with the Remote Processor Merit do not have to worry about losing their heads.) <br />
20 Fuel leak: Character will lose Energon at a rate of one point per round until all Energon has been depleted. <br />
21 No transformation: Character cannot change modes until repairs are made. <br />
22-23 Roll two ten-sided dice, twice, and apply both penalties as above. <br />
24-25 Roll two ten-sided dice three times and apply all penalties as above. <br />
26 No internal computer: Internal computer communications are off-line. This includes internal repairs: character cannot recover damage on his own until repairs are made. This also includes most Mechanisms, particularly the ones relating to communication or perception. External or Separate Mechanisms such as Cyber Venom still function, as do attached weapons. <br />
27 Damaged data. Roll one ten-sided die. If the roll comes up 1-4, subtract a permanent point of Wits; 5-7, a permanent point of Intelligence. On an 8, some data tracks have been deleted; character loses all knowledge related to Procedures. A 9 indicates lost Procedures as well as two other missing Knowledges, Storyteller's choice. On a roll of 10, all data tracks are lost, and character is overcome by complete amnesia.<br />
Some or all of this data can be typically be recovered; however, Storytellers reserve the right to make this damage permanent. <br />
28 Roll two ten-sided dice and three ten-sided dice; apply both penalties as above. <br />
29 Roll two ten-sided dice, and apply the penalty as above. This penalty is permanent and cannot be altered by any amount of repair. (If the roll comes up 18-20, re-roll.) <br />
30 Foot-in-the-grave: Subtract one point of permanent Spark. Character gains one Derangement. This is non repairable, though Spark can still be purchased with experience points. <br />
Other Sources of Damage <br />
\&quot;A STICK? Against a Transmetal?\&quot; <br />
—Megatron, \&quot;Code of Hero\&quot; <br />
Other than damage during combat situations or damage from energon poisoning, there are not a lot of situations nature can throw out that damage a Cybertron. Aging is not a concern, breathing is not a concern, and starvation only effects energy levels. Only those poisons specially formulated to effect a Cybertron system will act on a Cybertron at all, and all but the rarest of diseases are counteracted by internal repairs. However, certain items have been known to cause more trouble than others. <br />
Certain types of electrical disturbances, such as lightning storms or power surges, can be especially harmful. A Cybertron in a metal form is as susceptible to electric shock as a robot would be expected to; a Cybertron in beast mode is as susceptible as an average animal of that type. Electrical shock can do damage in a wild range: from one to ten dice. However, this damage is normal and can be easily soaked. <br />
Disease <br />
The Cybertronian race, being mostly robotic, is generally immune to diseases which effect organic creatures. However, their race does have a certain number of diseases which are unique to Cybertrons. Because Cybertronian science is so advanced, the only kind of diseases they allow to survive are those that kill quickly and mercilessly. One such disease, called \&quot;The Cosmic Rust,\&quot; or \&quot;The Autobot Plague,\&quot; is a highly contagious disorder which causes a heavy rust (which the Cybertrons are otherwise immune to) to corrode and destroy the Cybertronian frame. The Plague is caused by a space-borne microbe which clings to certain asteroids in a now forbidden-system. The Plague, though making a brief appearance in the later parts of the Great War, has never reached Cybertron; the cure (a corrosion-resistant coating made from a rare element), once administered, is permanent. <br />
There is also rumor of a viral infection which causes a Cybertron to very violently expel energon at an alarming rate, destroying both himself and everything around him in a matter of megacycles. However, due to the disease's resistance to spread—it must be fluid-transferred once contracted—it is rare indeed. <br />
Energon Explosion <br />
When a highly combustible source of energy is stockpiled during a war, there's a good chance it is going to be seen as a target. <br />
An area energon explosion can do an average of ten dice of damage—or, even more, depending on its size. The problem with area explosions is that they are quite often fatal. <br />
Storytellers should be fair in judging whether a character's spark is effected by an energon explosion. Spark cannot be drained in an explosion; therefore, if an explosion takes place, the spark is either unharmed or it is destroyed. A good rule of thumb in a large explosion is to have characters make Spark rolls. In most explosions, only a botch means that their spark was caught in the blast, and is now destroyed. In more dramatic situations, require a preset number of successes for survival and/or substitute another logical roll, such as Stamina plus Survival. <br />
Watch for Falling Rocks <br />
This particular source of damage is so rampant on the Beast Wars series that it would be remiss not to mention the system for calculating it. Give a falling rock a rating from one through ten, based on size and velocity. A simple stone might rate a one; a ten would be reserved for a large cascade of wreckage. Have a Cybertron caught beneath the rock roll to soak an amount of damage equal to this rating. If the Cybertron's Strength (this is a rare case when you do not use the robot mode multiplication modifier) plus Stamina is lower than the \&quot;rock\&quot; rating, that Cybertron is also completely immobilized for a number of rounds equal to the difference between his Strength plus Stamina and the rock rating. <br />
This adjustment is known as \&quot;The Wile E. Coyote Modifier.\&quot; \&quot;Serious\&quot; gamers and others who dislike the slapstick falling rock element may ignore it entirely. It does have its uses even in a \&quot;serious\&quot; game, if a rockslide is at hand. </p>
 
<p>Damage Recovery <br />
A quick summary of how to recover damage incurred by any of the above sources. <br />
Internal Repairs <br />
Internal repairs, provided they are still on-line, will be able to recover minor damage automatically. If the damage is standard, use the chart below to gauge recovery, with each increment equal to the amount of time it takes to advance a single health level: <br />
Bruised: 30 cycles <br />
Hurt: 1 megacycle <br />
Injured: 2 megacycles <br />
Wounded: 4 megacycles <br />
Mauled—Incapacitated: Not recoverable <br />
Internal repairs will not function during a combat situation. If wanting to reap the benefits of self-repair during a megacycle which involves combat, a Cybertron must make a Stamina plus Survival roll. Internal repairs do not function in robot mode: only beast or alternate modes. <br />
Internal repairs cannot heal any health levels which were contracted from an aggravated damage source. A single exception to this is environmental energon-source damage, which is recoverable only in beast mode. If the Cybertron has taken a health level of damage from exposure to an energon source, internal repairs can recover it if the Cybertron spends the requisite healing time entirely in his beast mode. This does not account for energon battle damage, which internal repairs cannot correct, only exposure. <br />
Ally Repair/Self-Repair <br />
Any character with the \&quot;Repair\&quot; Knowledge can use this ability to recover the health levels of others or of himself. Typically, the character may only recover as many health levels on another as he has dots in this Knowledge, though Storytellers may allow for more recovery on extremely good rolls in tight situations. The typical roll for Repairing another Cybertron is an Intelligence plus Repair roll, though this is only in situations where the character has time to actually work with his \&quot;patient.\&quot; Under more duress, a Wits plus Repair or even Dexterity plus Repair roll is used. Aggravated damage can be recovered by Repair sessions, as well, though the difficulty for the roll will be higher. <br />
Characters with the Repair ability can also use this to recover Critical System Failures in other characters or themselves under great duress, but only the simple external type, such as reattaching an arm. The calmer Repair session listed above can typically recover any System Failure with a megacycle of work or so. <br />
R-Chambers/Baths <br />
This is really the way to go for characters who need recovery in a flash. An R-chamber or bath, usually located at a unit base, will recover all lost Health Levels and all Critical System Failures in a short amount of time. The time needed for an R-Chamber to function properly is directly related to the extent of the injury. To heal away the Bruised Health Level takes no more than a few nanoclicks, but to heal a character who has been Crippled and had two System Failures will take a long time. Consider the R-Chamber or Bath to need the following amounts of time to recover wounds. The time listed on the chart below is the time required for full recovery. <br />
Bruised: 30 nanoclicks <br />
Hurt: 1 cycle <br />
Injured: 10 cycles <br />
Wounded: 30 cycles <br />
Mauled: 1 megacycle <br />
Crippled: 2 megacycles <br />
Incapacitated: 4 megacycles <br />
Plus, thirty cycles for every Critical System Failure the Cybertron has incurred. <br />
As a bonus, an R-chamber will recover all of the fuel (Energon) of a Cybertron, provided a fuel source can be located easily. The Predacon Recovery Bath does not do this, and refueling must be done separately. <br />
Unless grievously injured, the Cybertron is still partially conscious while in the recovery stage (though more accessible in a bath than a chamber). He may not move during this time, but may use the time to meditate to recover lost Spark. <br />
Expending Spark <br />
Expend one point of temporary Spark for a character to recover from the Incapacitated Health Level up to the Mauled Health Level. Spark can heal no more Health Levels besides this on its own. <br />
Spark expenditure for this result may be declared one of two times. It may be declared before the character has dropped to the Incapacitated level, and then must be immediately spent. Afterwards, the character will immediately \&quot;bounce back\&quot; from the Incapacitated level without ever actually falling unconscious. If the character never actually reaches this level of damage, the Spark is still forfeit. <br />
The character may also opt to wait to expend this until he has already fallen to Incapacitated. If he waits, he will still be unconscious for a number of rounds equal to the number of Health Levels he has fallen below the Mauled level. This is a minimum of two rounds, but if the blow that took him down was very painful, it may be more. <br />
Characters can also use Spark to recover Critical System Failures, as detailed above the Critical System Failure chart. One Spark must be used for each Failure the Cybertron wishes to negate. Willpower can (and should) be spent to ensure that this roll does not botch. <br />
Chapter Five: Mechanical Abilities</p>
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<p>CatDrgN<br />
{CAT} Tracks, or The Wild Life of a Chaos Animal. <br />
Having just drained the lives out of an orc warrior and two So Called ogre Enforcers, weaklings all, I'm draining the bittersweet throat coating mug of something called a Ginger Ale and working bard or bardly working. The Nachtsburg Pub's notably quiet, empty but for one patron, me. The service is lousy, the beer is free, self serve, the sanitation of this facility is deplorable and the employees of this establishment are dinner. That they can no longer clean up after themselves is no excuse, but I can tolerate this condition easily. My mind's on other things now, many other things, but we'll start at the beginning. - \&quot;A thirst for Adventure.\&quot; <a href="http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=1625">http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=1625</a> Humble beginnings is a tad cliche and overused, but that's never stopped me from using or cliche-ing it. I'm squinting right now, blast it all ... the sun's coming up, this can continue later. My Clan, my Species dark beasts they, actually are asleep now and that's seeming like a good idea on their part. I'll leave this off here, a little something to chew on. Not unlike the bones of those at my feet now. Kicked aside surely now as certainly later the page of this tale will turn. </p>

<p>yelosnow<br />
aye cat aye<br />
mmm mmm good .... </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Second Catpher Two, more Me in Review. Kind of bleary eyed and aimless, I'd gotten up in Nachtsburg Inn and walked around slowly and aimlessly with bleary eyes. Not unlike the next tale - {Cat Tales!: Furreal Accounts of Shaders and Shade-ventures!} <a href="http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=1785">http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=1785</a> I sat down to check for overday delivered messagery, I sleep days and miss out in some good stuff, but overall I still prefer nights for So many reasons. I expect running a clan the Messages will increase, not so much so far, just the same group of friends, only some of them are wearing my tag now. Earlier on I'd recieved a report on the ever rowdy Yelo. I guess I was supposed to give him a slap on the hand or a wedgie, so I asked said victim which sounded better, to no reply. Ah, messages! Message. Yelo writes in, twice the warrior he used to be. Seems they all exceed me, surpass me, these youngsters made of time, energy and endless resources with no worries about Doing It The Easy Way or avoiding Shortcuts. Sadly the best equipped Torbie out there doesn't know where Okt'An is, lol. Fully Platted players ask fascinated questions about my Death's Head Helm, lol. So I can safely ignore their jeering, but this can all change for the better, soon, or I die trying then die trying then die trying then die trying then die trying..., <br />
Last edited by CatDrgN : 12-12-2005 at 10:19 PM. </p>

<p><br />
CatDrgN<br />
{And Yelo! I can slap a link to your Diary on here too if ya want.} </p>

<p><br />
CatDrgN<br />
Job openings, Portal openings and Hopings <br />
Back in Byrendell, hold that thought, litterbox break! Back in Byrendell, I sat in the Pub, there was barely audible talk going on and there wasn't much to say, my stay was short. I actually had a bit of work to do. Placing a crystalink into a cartobox, it fired out five pages of scrolled maps. Three of them scrap paper, two of them not. I had to plot a course tonight, better earlier prepared than later snared. Planning major efforts was far better as a group than solo pushes. During the time period the - *Collaboration*: \&quot;Por-tales\&quot;, Tales from the Portal. <a href="http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=2078">http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=2078</a> was written, big doings were being done. Great deeds almost everyone could assist in were planned. Now it seemed all the weight was shifted to the Portal/Gate region deep within the Crypt, beyond Bal'Tor. I tried it, but I failed it, lol. Slayer For A Day, the silver cross forming on the stripes on my furry forehead itched like a flea market was being held on my scalp. It's gone now, but it's not a big loss. I can look back on it and say \&quot;I Was\&quot;. Goodie nuff fur me. Damn Demon Balors anyway. My map scrolls are rolled and I think before a nap I have a spell to buy. My beloved old rat vaporizing Dragon Breath will be freshened by the minty effervescence of Acid Rain. Qestion now is do I include the clan in on my next scheme, or go it alone? </p>

<p>GL@DIUS<br />
Quote: <br />
Originally posted by CatDrgN<br />
litterbox break! <br />
What the hell kind of cat 'breaks his own litter box!!!!! </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
A damned big one. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Acid Reigns and an odd flashback of sorts. <br />
I'm really liking this spell, lmao, I'm loving it. It really adds some hiss and spit to my arsenal, surprisingly cheap Acid Rain, low mana cost too. So here I am having a merry old time melting drooling fiends and night fangs, more unnecessary overkill for pure malicious fun's sake, and here's one behind me, time for... SpLaSh DaMaGe! I feel so funky! <br />
- *Spoofer In*: \&quot;The Wizard of Shade!\&quot; <a href="http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=2447">http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=2447</a> I wake up face down on Byrendell's west wall with two warriors using me for a trading table, damn those server freezes, always disorientating. What an odd dream, hey You were there and you were too and I even might have seen You! Oh it's so great to be back Home! Ah Byrendell. Right, Byrendell? Nuh-uh, seeyaz! I've elected to take this [East] for awhile, and I'll see you there, I'll even let you have the first hit, then I'm corroding you like so much rust. Acid Reigns! Hiss and spit. </p>

<p><br />
GL@DIUS<br />
It was a dark and stormy night, but then again, wasn't it always? GL@DIUS packed up his few meager belongings, scraped off afew last Orc mages and Ogre enforcers, an started climbing ponderously, in slow motion, like, toward the gates of the orc kingdom. Nachtsburg. Yesss. There was more than one way, shoot, there was more than one location; to \&quot;skin a cat!!!\&quot; He would visit Nachtsburg and...entertain the troops! Yes. The thought sent him shuddering with massive, slow-motion, evil chuckling. <br />
(Strormy? Doh! Ya got me barn!!!) <br />
Last edited by GL@DIUS : 12-14-2005 at 12:19 AM.</p>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;50&quot;;&quot;<p>The Shade Board &gt; Shade - Non-Technical &gt; Shade Player Creations {CAT} Tracks, or The Wild Life of a Chaos Animal.</p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Is it really always a stRoRmy night? <br />
{Patience with the Lynx folks, think anthology. timeline collected works, once those are ordered the action really gets wild.} </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
{An Audio Aside A} <br />
{For Best effect listen to Gladius with your finger pressed partway down on the record player turntable or pause button on your cassette player, if done right your slow motion laughter from Gladius will have you laughing right along with him, lol} </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
A {CAT} Prehistory, Concept and Design for a New Chaos Engine.<br />
From: THE KNIGHTS ERRANT :: GENERAL :: General Board :: {CAT}? <br />
Mindless and blind a shadow roams the volcano at Level 3, towards Bal'Rak but still as ever never having been there. It's seen out of the corner of your eye, like a memory leaking into actual view, haunting the edges of your perception. A dashing flash of a tailed shadow here, glinting eyes there. Warriors hunting the volcano experienced this, monsters will actually avoid that area, never stepping on the exact space this otherdimensional haunt inhabits. It's a rainy night in the Volcano, water drips and sizzles back into steam on the hot black rocks below. <br />
Three rainslicked robes stand in a triangle, the water falling and sliding off with the stillness of trees, but the motin of wind flapping their garments. <br />
\&quot;This rain gives me gas\&quot; Yelo shuddered and flatulated. \&quot;It's actually ideal weather, Snow, this ceremony demands as much for effect for its effectiveness!\&quot; <br />
Raiven pulled back her hood and glinted her eyes at the group darkly, she was the best at doing this, having much nicer looking eyes than any who served Chaos except for the other gals, Pinkaaa slowly pulled the hood off too, \&quot;Cripes this is miserable weather, Raivy, and we all know He'd be no fan of this much water.\&quot; Yelo Smiled and chuckled \&quot;That much was obvious, ya remember how he smelled?\&quot; <br />
Raiven clapped her hands to get the group's attention, snapped her fingers, struck her staff upon the ground and cleared her throat. \&quot;We shall now begin, donacolytes, step forward please.\&quot; Quite a few more robed figures strode forth each carrying a jingling bag of gold coins. <br />
At that moment an immense yeowling howl or howling howl yeowl whatever ear splitting in level caused the group to jump or look around rapidly. Raiven nodded \&quot;The spirit in this place is restless, it yearns for return to solidity, let's be a bit more hasty!\&quot; Pinkaaa directed the Donacolytes to stand in line and each dump their gold pieces into the pile then make way for the next to do the same thing the previous one did almost exactly as before. Within in and within minutes and interupted by more eery otherworldy yeowlings that cracked the nerves of a few Donacolytes and sent them running, all the gold was piled. Raiven stood over the gold pile and withdrew a demon dagger, and slit each fingertip and stood over the goldpile, dripping hand in a clawlike shape. <br />
Pinkaaa and Yelo did the same wincing and all incanted \&quot;From our claws drip forth, lifeblood upon gold's worth, for this spell it be gold oops told, is worth its weight in gold, but judge not one man's worth, for each soul on this earth, blablablablah, yakkedy smakkedy, and all that, Claws upraised, gold below, let the return lifeblood flow, make him whole and bring him back, by our will, alack alack alack!\&quot; {Those knowing your shakespeare, stop laughing, lol, my creative juices are running low, ssshhh} Lightning struck the goldpile, Chaos had answered, he promised nothing but this, a new form of darkness, a wilder heart in the night. A new breed of Chaos had long ago been established, lol, but this, a movement like none other, chaotic and primal in it's disposition would be a Chaos Animal Tribe, but first they'd need the Leader of {CAT}. <br />
The chanting and incanting and occasional farting by Yelo and resultant elbow to the ribs from Pink, and Raiven ignoring the squabbling colors, continued on into the night..., <br />
[ Exalt | Smite ] <br />
Three or four lightning strikes later the group just about gave up, it wasn't gonna work that way, it just wasn't. The rain had gone long ago and it was creeping towards a different time of day, like night or something. <br />
Suddenly from around a corner strode a midget, covered in black and silver striped fur and smoking a tiny, but in scale cigar. \&quot;Uh... poof, behold for I am here and stuff.\&quot; <br />
And the larger full size version soon strode out too. \&quot;Us you little twit, us.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Excuses Big me, I was only trying to announce the presence, me you us, it matters not right?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I'm so Pkilling you as soon as you level, ya little throwrug.\&quot; Raive's jaw dropped with a loud clang, Pink's spiked pink hair stood on end, even further actually and Yelo could barely manifest a fart or burp in shock of it all. He looked at the other two, \&quot; Well all this effort for nothing, or was this the way it worked?\&quot; Pink shook her head and hummed Pink's \&quot;Iiii'm coming up so ya betta get your party started.\&quot; and the music built up and all in the area danced and spun and twisted the time of day called night away. Later in the Byrendell Pub, Yelo and the Midget BarnCat, newly added to {Sno} planned and plotted and schemed a course for the future of the next generation of the Forces of Chaos. On one hand they ritually felt the need for a blessing from Those Who've Led Before, on the other hand, the next generation wasn't about approval, they were about doing whatever they will do, as if Shade was a Game and Life was on the menu. Instincts roiling in the 'Cat said this was a direction to go, not The direction, and this wuold require more thought. And more Beer, two more pitchers ordered up for Yelo and the midget 'Cat and one friendly brawl with TearAxE re-equipping and subsequent farewells to the bar patrons. In the Morning Both BarnCats walked in, Bigbarn asks Where are they all? Lilbarn answers, well this bites, woulda been funny to both be in here confusing people. <br />
And both bid an oddly simultaneous farewell to the surprised eyes of a recently entered TuffDrgn. Now, what next? So, {CAT} Chaos Animal Tribe \&quot;Chaos is our Nature!\&quot; Location: Probably in \&quot;Loading\&quot;))))))))) <br />
Eery silence enveloped the {CAT} Clan thread, interrupted by intermittent throat clearing and a post or two from the Catmidget. Marginal interest in membership in the group from those he had approached with the idea had bolstered his ambition, but a healthy dose of selfchecking selfdoubting wasn't so good, after all most things good for one do not taste so good. He paced the tabletop, his much shorter, but by now a whopping level 3, self barely making a creak, his head filled with wild fannies, ... fancies... imaginings.. Designing a tag for all members to sport proudly in their shade board sigs, a new Clan webpage ... but the change to come soon after was thought on with anticipation and hesitancy mixed, like some kind of hesitipation or antancy! ... And once again as always with what was rapidly becoming all too frequently annoying in it's abundance during these transfer periods which cuold last longer than this sentence proved to be and making about as much sense. ... He resolved to lich the midget self, having stocked up on Ice spells to go with his {Sno} attire. His Icebolt spell being unerringly accurate, especially when it hit, but his Frost Wave spell could barely fog windowglass. He whisked on down to explore the catacombs again to serve Shade in whatever small capacity his small character could, and then [Shade is closed for routine maintenance, please come back again in a few minutes] <br />
\&quot;Light is for Those who Need to be Led when the Darkness comes. Dark is for those who can Own it.\&quot; <br />
MoonTigr stepped forth, her silverblue eyes scanning the pub, tail lashing fretfully. At the far corner table sat two shadowy figures, but that's the wrong table, the far LEFT corner is where BarnCat and SnoLeprd sat. <br />
They were smiling darkly looking around slyly and even eating their food in a real sinister way, lol. <br />
BarnCat grinned and viciously stabbed a meatball that flew off his plate and bounced off Moon's forehead, leaving a blotch of grease and sauce on her white striped fur. She winced. \&quot;I assume by the fur you're here for that BookKeeping job we talked about?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Yes Surr, I come highly reccomended from BarnCat himself.\&quot; SnoLeprd cleared his throat and looked/pointed at BC \&quot;Little Lady, that there Is the BarnCat.\&quot; <br />
She looked genuinely puzzled, flicked an ear and \&quot;Odd, you seemed so much Larger on the Shadeboard...\&quot; <br />
BarnCat stood up quickly, growling, baring his fangs and claws to tower over the smaller felinoid. A scene right from any fable, a small meek creature standing it's ground against overdone dramatic theatric impressiveness. <br />
BarnCat liked this, she didn't back down, but she did break eye contact and gazed at her feet determinedly. <br />
Even better, she knew the primal law. It would not be long until she could earn direct unprovoked eye contact, despite her levels, she was a quick learner! <br />
{And not too hard on the eyes either} <br />
All three of the newly formed {CAT} sat down and plotted their next moves. Now was the time of Chaos, opportunity was in the air, and the world was buffet for the preying upon. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Being Bad in a Nice Way. <br />
\&quot;Direct eye contact, not too hard on the eyes?\&quot; thought MoonTygr \&quot;Who in the hell does he think he is? Azlan? Tarzan? Shere Khan?\&quot; She grumbled whiskers twitching and resumed tallying the gold and inventorying the armory. <br />
A claw smashing through the door nearly dropped her work all over the floor and desk in her suprise. She hoppd over the desk and crouched weapon drawn, when through the jagged hole in the door frame appeared a ferally grinning furry face <br />
\&quot;Honeyyy, I'm Home-iCidal!\&quot; <br />
Moontygr frowned and muttered \&quot;And 255 Gp for door repairs.., Good<br />
Morning Surr.\&quot; <br />
BarnCat entered smile dropped off his face in commiserate gravity. \&quot;You Are good! But please do away with Surr, it's too good fur me, just call me {dramatic paws} BarnCat!\&quot; <br />
Moontygr gestured to the stove \&quot;Coffee's on the boil and I've completed stock reports for the day already.\&quot; <br />
BarnCat smiled and stalked over to the stove and tilted the pot of magical coffee into a tall mug. Moontygr cleared her throat \&quot;Sur-..uh BarnCat? would you like a treaties and alliances update?\&quot; BarnCat shook his head \&quot;Those happen as they may, and thats the best way to handle them, public opinions a fickle thing, and cannot be manipulated easily.\&quot; <br />
Moon nodded, \&quot;Soo much easier, agreed. personell reports?\&quot; BarnCat sputtered out his coffee \&quot;Say Whaaa? I have personell? Jk, go on and do tell. Just I don't think of them as personell or mine purr se'.\&quot; Moontygr circled to her chair and sat \&quot;Okay, BelRoc is doing fine, still equipped. He reports all is well just younger warriors irritating him somewhat.\&quot; <br />
BarnCat looked around for something \&quot;Bel's a good guy, I don't think he's gonna run into anything he can't handle.\&quot; Moontygr skipped over her own update report, he knew how she was doing, he was in the room with her now was he not? \&quot;YeloSnow AKA now known as LittrBox last seen in Pub selling... Almond Rocas?\&quot; BarnCat laughed out his coffee, getting the crude humor behind it. He declined to explain once Moon crinkled her face in disgust at understanding the joke too. <br />
\&quot;Yelo's a hella funny guy, we've worked together for awhile, on quite a few memorable occasions, here something for your Personell Records!\&quot; He handed her an autographed copy of - The Yelosnow Diaries <a href="http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=2589">http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=2589</a> \&quot;This is what you could call his Dossier, take good care of it. He only requests we assume of him nothing but the worst, LoL!\&quot; <br />
She pawed through it quickly. BarnCat resumed looking around. Moontygr slapped her forehead \&quot;Rat Sass! I knew I forgot soemthing, would you like Sugar or Honey in your coffee?\&quot; BarnCat spewed and sputtered out more coffee, the floor was getting a tad slick by now. \&quot;I only take Artificial Sweetener in my coffee, dear.\&quot; \&quot;Hmmm, don't think we have any of that.\&quot; \&quot;Heh I have my own, just watch!\&quot; BarnCat held his mug up steaming his whiskers and muttered in a sweet and low voice \&quot;Muatihi, muatihi...,\&quot; Moon raised an eyebrow \&quot;Artificial Sweetener?\&quot; \&quot;It's a Glamor, Moon, simple incantation, works everytime.\&quot; \&quot;But it's... artificial?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Of course, I didn't Mean a Word of it, LOL!\&quot; Moon rolled her eyes and set up the trip prep forms. BarnCat chuckled a little longer at his lame joke to make up for Moontygr's seriousness until it was consolidated. <br />
\&quot;Ok, BarnCat, Equipment's a full set, AC 77 Stalker/Chaos attributes, Golden Potions stocked and arranged for quick retrieval.\&quot; BarnCat thumbs upped, sipped and sputtered more bitter coffee and coughed out \&quot;Withdraw me exactly 666 Gp too willya?\&quot; \&quot;Why... that.. amount?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;For LUCK! And hell, if I Die up there, the Devil gets his Due.\&quot; \&quot;Interesting, consider it done, you're not expecting to survive this one are you?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I'm not getting my hopes up, so I'll be pleasantly surprised if I make it, and none the worse if I don't.\&quot; BarnCat slammed the now cooler pot of coffee into his mouth, coughed coffee bubbles, laughed and walkd out to meditate before his journey. <br />
Moontygr watched him leave, resisting the odd urge to slam the door on his tail then got a mop out to clean up the unsweetened coffee sputters on the floor. Pawsing, she looked out the window, from Slyythra, to the glowing red peak of a distant menace to the south. Unsettling, was it brave or stupid, Chaos had a plan for his servants. BarnCat was in for a Trial By Fire fur sure. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Serra-ted Edge, a Masterful Papercut. <br />
Moontygr flipped slowly through the \&quot;office copy\&quot; of - The Master <a href="http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=1902">http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=1902</a> found on the shelves during her dusting and cleaning, timekilling awaiting the inevitable return of a triumphant, or resurrected BarnCat. It took very little time actually as he stumbled in gearless and coughing out Limbo Mists and Volcanic Fumes. <br />
\&quot;I take it the trip was a bust?\&quot; <br />
BarnCat snarled \&quot;You'll have to forgive my lack of a guffaw there, the period shortly after having to die and ressurect always leaves me a little ....grumpy.\&quot; BarnCat wiped away a hanging line of drool from the side of his muzzle and flumped on the couch, head tilted back, still panting with refound lifebreath. <br />
Moontygr silently retallied the Gearloss Ratios and made some purchase orders and buyer inquiries for more items for the wear and tear research and rampancy these items endured. A knock on the door and Moontygr got up from her seat quickly before the obviously wiped out BarnCat labored to. <br />
\&quot;Hello, Moontygr? My name is Serra, though BarnCat knows me and knows me by other names, I have some replacement armament for... oh there he is!\&quot; Serra strode briskly to BarnCat and kneeling she placed the sacks and satchels at his unresponsive feet. Unresponsive... &lt;&lt;&lt;KICK!&gt;&gt;&gt; \&quot;Yeeeouch, what what?\&quot; <br />
Serra snickered and \&quot;Up and attem, Barny! The night's still young even if you aren't. Let's go a'preying!\&quot; <br />
Moontygr gasped at these manners, but had to supress a smile just the same. Mr. Regal Lordly did need rubbed the way to get the static up at times. \&quot;Serra, you are allowed some liberties as you are debatably my offspring, but push just the once too far and you'll-\&quot; Serra leaned in close, eyes rolling mischieviously \&quot;Annnd you'll What??\&quot; Serra looked up at Moon \&quot;I'm his Improbable Conception Shade Illegitimi.\&quot; <br />
BarnCat grumbled \&quot;...illegitimUS...\&quot; <br />
Serra stuck her tongue out \&quot;Whatever, I - Us, you get the point.\&quot; Moontygr nodded slowly feigning complete comprehension. \&quot;So where will you be going and do I bother having some manner of feast set for your return?\&quot; <br />
Serra cleared her throat and stood up proudly in a dramatic noble pose \&quot;Nay good Moonie, we'll be a'feasting on the FOOT! Two feet, bipeds to be excat!\&quot; <br />
Moontygr bowed out with a stack of paperwork and her halfread copy of 'The Master' to the door \&quot;Well then, I'll leave those doings to the Higherlevel Beasts among us, I've had a long day of working for a living dead living 'Cat of sorts so if you'll excuse me?\&quot; and with that she was out. <br />
Serra returned her annoying enthusiastic attention to BarnCat nudging the items pile to BarnCat squeeking \&quot;Hunt? Eh? Eh? We kills? Yes? Eh? C'mon? Up stand and walk? Eh?\&quot; <br />
BarnCat wearily picked up his old friend a Chaos Scimitar and sighed \&quot;No rest for the Wicked eh?\&quot; <br />
Serra laughed and almost dragged Barn out the door where they met up with the crusty and acrid LittrBox sometime later for a bit of bloodletting, hunting chaotically, and stuff like that. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Fleaz Navidad/Felines Navidad/Feliz Navigato? Quote: <br />
SomeClassic Xmas moments from the {Trk} Clan Thread: The Shade Board &gt; Shade &gt; Clans &gt; TRK - The neutral clan Pages (23): &laquo; First ... &laquo; 5 6 7 8 [9] 10 11 12 13 &raquo;<br />
CatDrgN <br />
BarnCat!, Shade Jester! <br />
and a serious shortage of Reindeer steaks, but I've been good all year so I expect 8 nice trophy shots and a replacement red lightbulb to show up near my exploding flechette shrapnel decoy chimney. Hwrahahahaha!!! Happy Holidays, Trksters! </p>

<p>Trik<br />
Moderator <br />
Meanwhile, for all you TRKsters from 1 to 92, I'd like to wish you all HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM TRK! <br />
CatDrgN<br />
BarnCat!, Shade Jester!<br />
A Parting Shot @ Xmas! <br />
{This final Salvo of Wittery comes from, the player-owned website of CatDrgN and Co.} <br />
The MetaPhorum/Multitopic{RPG}Metaverse!_ <br />
_ <br />
\&quot;Twas a Night around Christmas, and All thru the 'Phorum, not a chatter to chat with, to boot or ignore 'em, lol. <br />
The cats were hung by the doorknob with care, so I could eat my icecream without cat hair. Wait no, that's cruel and untrue, I'm mixing up stuff cause I now have a Flu. The cats were snuggled in a big mound of fur, while visions of screaming mice made them purr. When out on the balcony there arose such a clatter, I sprang up with shotgun to make raccoon splatter, when what to my wondering eyes should appear, I moved faster than I had feared, and threw up the curtains and sash. Why did I eat those? They both dry as ash. Then my bleary eyes appeared to, eight tiny reindeer, I yelled at them \&quot;SHOO!\&quot; But they were pulling, some kind of a sled, might have been stolen from somebody's shed. <br />
I was debating, report him or extort him, when out from the shading he stepped out of rhyme, at least I kept time. Anyways! He filled the stockings with his usual coal, while my watchful eyes burned him a new smokehole. He slammed down some boxes, and gave me the ƒ&middot;n&copy;e&reg;, I tapped on my rifle and bade him not linger. Then without a word, he turned from my sight, and down to his ankle to see both cats bite, he bled and he screamed and he fled as he seemed to stick his finger up his nose and farted out steam up the chimney he rose. <br />
Then this he profaned as he burned across the sky \&quot;Merry Christmas to everyone but that Elfkin' guy!\&quot; </p>

<p>Trik<br />
Moderator<br />
In Honor of the TRK Cat <br />
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, certainly no mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hope they'd be filled with good things to share; The people were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of Christmas danced in their heads; Princess was snoozing, I napped just a little Then settled down into my lonely night vigil, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, A man shouting and laughing as mad as a hatter. Away to the window I pounced in a flash, Tore open the shutters and climbed up the sash. The moonlight revealed the wind-driven snow And things to be chased! And places to go! When, what should appear above the dark houses, But a sleigh, pulled along by enormous horned mouses, With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I thought to myself, \&quot;What makes this guy tick?\&quot; More rapid than house flies his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, like one quite insane; \&quot;Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen! And you others, I guess my memory needs fixin'! To the top of the roof! And don't let me fall! Or we'll need to make a side trip to the mall!\&quot; Surely as I know how to make a grown man cry, And by clawing his chair bring a tear to his eye, So up to the house-top the mouses they flew, With the sleigh full of toys, and fresh catnip too. And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the deck The scamper of mice; I thought \&quot;What the heck?\&quot; As I sharpened my claws, and was turning around, Down the chimney this strange guy came with a bound. He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his toe, Politically incorrect as fashions now go; A bundle of toys he had flung on his shoulder, I saw them and then I began feeling bolder. His eyes - how they twinkled! his dimples - how funny His cheeks were like roses, his nose a bit runny! His droll little mouth was drawn up in smile, He was carrying catnip I can smell it a mile; The stump of a pipe he held tight like a charm, I hoped that the smoke wouldn't trip the alarm; He had a broad face and a little round belly, But the smoke from that pipe was a little too smelly. Just then he saw me, he leaned and drew near, And put me at ease when he scratched on my ear; And letting me know I had nothing to dread, He gave me a couple of pats on the head. He spoke not a word, but dumped out the toys And we played for a while, a night full of joys! Then laying his finger aside of his nose, Sneezed several times and up the chimney he rose; And then he explained the awful truth that, In real life he's quite allergic to cat. He gathered himself and climbed in his sleigh And said \&quot;For one night it was sure fun to play!\&quot; While I settled down to my own special treat, Made of toys and of catnip and good things to eat I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight \&quot;Merry Christmas to all ACHOOOOOO!! And good night!\&quot; CatDrgN <br />
{I knew Trik liked Cats, but: CATS ARE SUBTLE \&quot;Do not meddle in the affairs of cats, for they are subtle and will &para;&middot;ßß on your computer.\&quot; - Bruce Graham} <br />
Santa, allergic to Cats? That explains things, well I prefer my furry children to xmas gifts any day. So be it! </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
BarnCat!, Shade Jester!<br />
First ... &laquo; 5 6 7 8 [9] 10 11 12 13 &raquo;<br />
Quote: <br />
From KNIGHTS ERRANT: &laquo; A Shade Christmas &raquo; I'm up fur it! Twas the night before Christmas the mouse was dead, shredded in fetters at the foot of the bed, the children were nestled deep undercover, that vile cat had them crying for mother. Mother and I tried to ignore them, she in her gown, me in my fur, I read them the ™™&not; to try to just bore them, so they'd go to sleep which I'd greatly prefer, when up from the floor there sprung that damn cat, eyes wide and hungry and chasing a rat. I threw the curtains at it, even tossed an old chair, but all it got was a patch of cat hair. The little screeching demon was so nimble and quick, I knew in a moment I was gonna be sick. Without a word he ran out of the house, hot on the heels of a rat or a mouse. I realy didnt care much either way, I planned to get sleep before the light of day, when much to my dismay, the damn thing was back, I forgot I left the window open a crack. But amazingly this was a sight to see, for it now wore a red hat and a sack full of presents, some maybe even for me! I called out the family from their beds, drowsy we all opened gifts, but damn they were lousy. Throwing the boxes in fireplace coals, disgusted at giftwrapped rodentia skulls, we scolded and berated and had to draw the line, no matter the occasion accept gifts from No feline! Last year around this time, give or take a month or two each seperate time either way Trik was finally awarded Moderatorship of the Shade Community Communications and Infotainment Resource we all enjoy to varying degrees, CatDrgN was nomitainted for his Christmas Cheer, and the Jester Cap was passed down in a grand tradition. Fond memories can look back on just to keep making sure I am truly moving forward, past occasions, the truest measurement of progress I've ever seen, From {CAT} to Shade, Happy Holidays! <br />
Last edited by CatDrgN : 12-17-2005 at 11:34 AM. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
A tasty 9 Lives<br />
~9!~ <br />
~9 Pkills, ah wow, how does it comes to this so easily, no matter how careful you say that you're wanting to try to be. Still, Shade Happens! Who were they all these nine glowing little points of light I blinked out? I remember them all, not so much for that eye of a gem collector, but the mind of a conscious killer. Each one significant.~ ~9!~ <br />
~I see my claws before me, lapping the blood off them as if it was there. I killed to create Undeads, few of them now the mightiest of Chaos Unliving Glory! I killed in wild frenzies, provoked by nothing but an inner unrest. I killed the hateful and stupid, I killed the intelligent and friendly. Death was a Tool! For those who Understand it!~ <br />
~9!~ <br />
~The little steaming pile of acidgreened bones outside learned a little something. Names are unimportant, the killed and the killers are units in a machine that runs no matter how hard we're trying to break it. Cvilization stunts Evolution and is a facade in itself anyways. Their economics, politics, religions, mere distractions.~ ~9!~ <br />
~It's not evil, it's dark, it's not darkness, it's carelessness, it's not neglect, it's cruelty, it's not cruelty it's toughlove. It's not serving Chaos, it's Living chaos. So many of us in {CAT} many different paths. Some of us peaceful but mighty herbivores, others vicious carnivores, and a select few dreaded carrion eaters. It's all the Nature of the Beast.~ <br />
~9!~ <br />
~Atonement, pfawh! Not yet if ever. DO I regret these kills? Maybe? Remorse? Some of them bug me, others make me laugh. A True Chaos Animal does not regret or second guess himself, he acts himself forward on his undrawn path toward fulfillment. Chaos has spoken to me on the winds of minds. Scent on the Breeze, straight to my senses. The future looks fun!~ <br />
~9!~ <br />
~I'll keep what I know to myself, and the Clan, Because the Minute an Idea is spoken into Theory the Truth can make it a Lie. It's safer silent, actions speak louder, leap of faith etc. Never give up, Never surrender, don't lose hope now. It's all so obvious, we're all seen it, problem solved, let's do this. Just gotta find that...damned..,~ ~9!~ <br />
... <br />
Nine what, shoot, it's not 9:00pm yet, I'm up way too early, outta coffee and the room smells like steaks! <br />
Last edited by CatDrgN : 01-02-2006 at 10:37 PM. </p>

<p>Spark*le<br />
RAIVEN Steals the Light<br />
Quote: <br />
Originally posted by E. Jagana on The Knights Errant Blog Some time ago in chat, just after the shrines were discovered as a matter of idle conversation I asked JURNYMAN if he was going to do the 'shrine circuit'? His answer did not surprise me but it did give me food for thought. And that was that he had XX number of p-kills and each one of them was for a reason. That it was was his honour not his shame to carry the burden of those kills and he would NOT be stepping on any shrines. <br />
Well that pretty much summed up what JURNYMAN was all about and it is certainly worth trying to emmulate. Killing a level four over petty grievances seems pretty dishonourable after that. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
The number 9 is mentioned excatly how many times in my previous post, no? D'oh! Grrrh! <br />
Blah, ya start regretting having fun, you start losing your mind. Why does everything that's bad for you have to taste so good? I'm trying to keep a real loose Mkill/Pkill ratio going, lol. 1000/1. It's a game. <br />
Real life is... &gt;&gt;Thattaway&gt;&gt;<br />
Later Shaders! <br />
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CatDrgN<br />
Good *-Night-*<br />
Nachtsburg has been good for me. <br />
The Trog population has learned what a nice heavy predation from us {CAT}s means. They so much as slightly displease Lord Chaos again, they'll be back on the menu faster than sunday seconds. Not that they displeased Lord Chaos, that we know of, we make up the rules as we go along. Or we just go along, and damn the defining anything we do, lol. <br />
I'm giving Nachtsburg probably the good part of the next night to yield up something more than dead trolls, ogres, orcs, stuff that winds up dying just because I wanna swing this stalker broadsword at it. Ah hah, yes, lol. Someone asked me if this was a ranger weapon, no. If it upped one's Hp or Stats, no. If I was working Healer, not necessarily. I just like using it! It hits well and hits hard and I'm easily satisfied. <br />
Condok's up here with me for a bit, we're both closing in on the even thousands for kills up here. Yelo was by yesterday to gift off the strangest drop I seen have ever. After Casting it I inscribed it at an later enforcer ogre that night and haven't been the since same. Eaglex's been silent, must be busy, I don't disturb busy much, busy growls when tapped. Trik, by reports from my secret spy network I use to watchdog all my clan members, or don't but say I do/have for the sound of it, is as good as always. <br />
Another knock on the sleeping [Inn] servicer's door, I don't care if he sleeps nights, sunsoaking weirdo, I need another bucket of red wine up to my room pronto. I've got a hot date! A beautious threesome too! The moonlight, the night air, darkness. I'm trying to cheat on introspection just for tonight, it's been a real ™&thorn;çª these last few months..., </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Getting Old before my Timeout! <br />
Time would not appear to be on my side! <br />
This morning I looked in the mirror, well not immediately, had to wait for my Face to load! Sending&gt;&gt;&gt; to View Character. Here I am at a still young and spry level 12, and I notice enviably high dexterity, decent strength, intelligence that Bile Rats would admire, and grey whiskers! That and I'm not all that bad looking for a scruffy vermin muncher. It took me several refreshes to eat breakfast this morning. I timed out / fell asleep twice flossing my fangs. My joints protest almost any suprise movement literally screaming at me to not use reload to repeat actions, knowing damn well I didn't. Maybe I did, just going senile. Senility's a pain, I'll lose whoever messaged me or the content of that message if I doze off / time out while going to check it. I staaand up and streeetch, noting my tired self has a low battery. Didn't really get a very recharging nap in I suppose. Knocking at the door to my well used and reserved den at the Byrendell Inn is the ever irrepressible Pinkaaa. She bursts in with another wild imagining involving me and another 'Rak trip. Sigh! Problem with premature game aging is this. <br />
You may look healthy and all. Terrific stats, subs honed to a razor edge {no pun intenteded to raz0r or -Edge-!} but if you're prematurely aged, cut off in the prime of your server strength, lost network connection, all that, you're depressingly useless! Blinking slowly through the eyes of slow refreshes I listen to Pink's plans. <br />
She tells me there's a new wonder charm out there and several people use it to rejuvenate themselves. It's called a Boost Mobile apparently. I do believe her, I've seen these young whippersnappers move about like kittens on catnip. Some of them actually new to life in Shade, others newer mirror images of older selves. <br />
I'm not one for hopping into trends on a whim. I've worn my death's head helm with pride and grace. I've weilded my stalker broadsword with comparable ability to these high priced stylish black pearl doodads everyone else adheres to. I've donned about everything of these old shabby passe' goodstuffs of updates long past, and was satisfied! What a 'Rak run could do fur me, is nothing more than what I could do fur myself. Sure I could cheese out and buy myself a full 'Tor set, and that may be good for most and I don't begrudge them that. I only remember My Me Self I making it to places, killing and exploring for my share of Shade's material wealth. Sure I hobbled along on a black pearl or assassin's bladed crutch or two, but for the most part, see my stats, it's mostly me. <br />
I can't believe I'm seriously considering risking another severe and disheartening cooking in the bowels of that magma lined easykill oven Shade calls a Volcano! I tried it solo aways back, followed by an unwanted tagalong, overadventurous level 7 I believe. The heroic sack of guts blocked me off at a crucial moment from entering the caves themselves, so I assured we both fried for his antics, neither of us budged til we were both sludge and limbo. Alot ta think on, this 'Rak and Boost routine being waved at me. Song and dance of possibility there. Were I not enslaved to another 2 year contract, signed in blood, to the server demon Vry'Zuhn's laggish graces, I'd hop out like a cat leaving a sinking ship! But alas, no. I've been stubbornly holding out for a fiery reincarnation into Shade's Brew Dimension! <br />
Communications from the other side, from the denizens of the Brew side, are tantalizing. They speak of a world of speed, grace, vibrant and rich colors, far less populated {which can be a good thing and a bad thing} and generally telling me all the problems I currently bellyache on now, just do not Exist there! Vry'Zuhn I think is having too much fun slowmotioning us into misery at the moment to accept Grimm's offering. Vry'Zuhn is that merciless too, his Minions cramped in small glass booths no larger than fairground vender's tents, forced to wear identical tunics of drab dark color emblazoned with a mark of ownership much like our Clan Tags, but lacking the glory and sense of family. They are well meaning people, only to happy to chat at lengths about adventures and hunts and other interests that us as Shaders enjoy, but they are not Told of. <br />
A great many of them don't even know what Shade is, Vry'Zuhn is that close-lipped. The truth is Vry'Zuhn has been dabbling in the Brew Arts for Eons, having mastered worldmaking and attracting wandering souls to these streamlined realms of action, adventure, entertainment, anywhere the worldweary soul could ever want to land, for a price. The boats nowadays never again officially debark across the gaming straits to the shores of Middle-Earth, the Immense metal Skyships that stood on pillars of showering flame don't seem to launch anymore to the realm of MECH. There are ways to get to those still, but they aren't wellknown nor will free a Vry'Zuhn contractee from the premature aging starting to affect us all. <br />
Many of us didnt take the best care of our older bodies, I probably didn't, those forms that translate us into being and existence into dimensions like the CosmicInfinity one or heaven help us, AirG. My old shell phoned in a great many months ago and I was in an maddeningly aware coma for days while I sought access to any kind of re-awakening. That tale is chronicled in part above and before. I came back in a newer body, much more advanced than my bythen archaic self, but the grim reality {no pun intended Grimm!} that I would never again be able to brag I of my catlike grace and speed, dexterity, was a crushing blow that took all color out of life. Ironically, this new form does see color where the old one did and now can stop for a lengthy pageload and smell the rich detailed Green vegetation. I'd give all this away in an instant though. For what? I'd give away this colored perception, this enhanced but sluggish living, and even all my slowly torturously gained levels, legion that they are without so much as a whimper of a character transfer, just to be able to run free circles dancing lethal blinding speed and graceful accuracy. But here I can sit, patiently as I have been. Content to theories of topside orientated gate efforts, explorations further and further into the selfsewing tapestry of Shade's grand Mystery and History, and maybe even work my turtlish self up to another level of accomplishment with dogged persistence and my rustic gears. My ear's to the ground however! I'm listening for the Stampedes! Yes. The rush of footfalls to the discovered portal to the Brew Shade side, once Vry'Zuhn relents. The groundfall of available gold coins to go and see to getting myself one of these newfangled Boosted corporeal shells. The thunderous boom of a newfound piece falling into place to the puzzle of Shade's own Gate of Hell and He Who Guards It. A Displacer Demon as ferociously unforgiving as my own Vry'Zuhn, if not more or less so. Mainly, my ear's to the ground so I can get a nap in before submitting Shade's skittering vermin to another aimless rampage tonight and/or warming a seat at the Pub among good friends and newcomers to this world, and those who are neither and as Abel the ArchMage of {Grm} would undoubtedly label Choads. I will hope that this explains myself adequately, because for the slowlife of me I cannot seem to remember what I was rambling on about and... <br />
...who in the putrid dried trolldungpile are You? Jk! </p>

<p>pinkaaa<br />
I'll get you my pretty, and your little char too! Hey Grimm, can you get a cell phone emoticon next time youput new ones in? </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Cellphone emoticon? Here? Ya gotta be kiddin me. Cellphones don't exist in Shade, lol. <br />
Neither do Shade websites, except for here, and here.., ...ok... <br />
Hey Grimm howabout a Cellphone Emoticon? {Were'nt Emoticons the enemies of the Autobots?} </p>

<p>CONDOK<br />
CELLPHONE <br />
NO. THAT WAS THE DECREPIDE-CONS </p>

<p>1sxylvr<br />
Location: <a href="http://www.godsoftime.com/?p=437632">http://www.godsoftime.com/?p=437632</a><br />
LOL</p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Decrepicons! Led by the Evil Metamuciltron and his minions who turned into wheelchairs and walkers, sinisterly stylized ones of course! \&quot;We've fallen and we can't get up! Quaker Oats is good shtuff maynard! Seizure him!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Aaaagh!\&quot; </p>

<p>Khisanth<br />
~Khis~Wyld~43v3r~<br />
*sigh* who put the caffeine pills in Barntabby's coffee? </p>

<p>Dewby<br />
EBW<br />
*peeps in* New beast.........Where</p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Feline Intervention<br />
No new beast here. <br />
Scrawled on the Gloomy Pub Table: \&quot;He was here, I saw him in here earlier tonight, yeah he was doing his Jester bit. Thinks he's so G_3-dang funny, lol, that wasn't a laugh it was a cough. Anyways, if we can get all the clan here we might be able to corral him in and get our revengetables then our just desserts. No it's just him by himself, uh Ns Mail, Chaos hlm, Bld staff. I'm totally sure, we Do need to do this. That monster mutilated me! See this? See? Right here? <br />
This is from right when he yelled Cat Got Your Tongue, pulled it out and cut it off! <br />
I'll be scratching notes on wood til my nails bleed, oh.. paper? pen? Thank You! Now here was I...\&quot; <br />
I looked at this and had to smile, at last some amusing enemies. No new Beast, just an old {CAT} with a new direction. And I'm all outta mercy, I used it up on Worthier prey. Plans are in motion, the players are in place, the Corn has Ears and the Potatoes have Eyes, the Celery Stalks and the Vines Creep, uh, and I Cannot quit the coffee, it's the only thing keeping my heart Beating, lol. <br />
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<p>CatDrgN<br />
T3hB4RnN's 7E3T Sd0ry, J\\_/Zt for fun, or.., or i me4n, friday the 13ht, yes, tehre we r, nad byreNdell,, i don't comje her3 as much az in d4yts ofd Old, times change, lammerz do too/// ololololololololol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11~~~~~~ tEh crowds at the by town seem needeir hungreri laaX0radaiical ewv3n, and fro teh m0st pArt, bvroed!?!??? <br />
25% of shade on aver4ge has yet to be seen by everYone, and that\&quot;s just wat\&quot;s on rhe surface!!!!!!!!!!!! <br />
!!!111~ problem si 75% of shjade Si dchatt1mg about how Bored tHey r, lol// <br />
myabe a lIttle war would sTir s0m3 up abit, violeencwe is alwyas a big dRaw, fro partricipanTs anD spectatr0s a;like!!!!!!!!!!!1~ ~~ makes ro grate stroe1s liEk:: the j0usst <a href="hTpt://www.">hTpt://www.</a>~ php?????????????? oops i meant: <br />
<a href="http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...t&amp;postid=34331">http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...t&amp;postid=34331</a> in which i apperd ever so brifly as kinDo ff a cameo thing!!!!!1~~~~~ TRIMEZ CHANGE, DOODZD O TO0, WE CHOSE aZIDE, TEH SIDE cHOSE US, DOES IT REALLY MTATAR!?!?!?!??!?!?? OLOLOL <br />
1 recount all this simply to heark3n baX0r to an aer7eir time, but npot to ReivvE it, th3 psat stayz the past!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11~~~~~~ IT ISS STILLK AMAzING WHATT THIS WAR AHS DONE THOUGH~~~~~~~ s/\\/\\all strafIngz, skirmishez ehr3 and tehre, odd oBser\\/ed beahvirod 4nd the subtl;e hissing rumble fo unsp0ken r3asentmetnz,, somne of ttehm amusing, some indightfu7, qallo f Them, nOt a reasl war!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111~~~ DO WEWANT A rEAL WAR!?!???!?? maybe, m4ybe on, but why sweTtle frio ahlf measur3s <br />
hAre??????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!?????? <br />
w'lel coopeRate in times of sh4De\&quot;s porgressionz, Pulling togetehr in 4mazinmg ways, onyl to fall baX0r into oUr oewn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1~~~~ i have this in mind rec3ntly becaUse !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!~ , olol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!becuzbecuzbecauz <br />
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1&nbsp;!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <br />
!1~~ that sa verry g0od quEStion, but im not a|\\|swering!!!!!11~ ~~~~~~ CHAOT1C / NEWUTR4l HAS BEEN MISTAKEn FRO LAZY aND RO DMWITTE DL87Y, AND TJHOI wOULD ALMOST DMAND ACTIOSN BE TAEN!!!!!!!11~~~~~~ ooololollo.... ID LETT FLY ONE LAST APPELA T0 LOGIC BERFOe GIVING IN TO BASER INSTiNCTS AND LPAnZ, IF i THOUGHT IT'D WRKO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <br />
~~ <br />
olololololollololol.... buit 1 do\&quot;tn, and maYbe !!!!!!!!!!111~~ OOLOLOOL<br />
, maybemaybemaybe I will haX0r oyuuuuuu !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!~~~~~~<br />
HAX)R YouUUUuUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1~~~ i don\&quot;t cr ietEhr way!!!!!!!!!!1~<br />
wAR'Z FRO TEH HAIRLESS PRIMAT3S, WE PRYE!!!!!!!!!11~~<br />
trucez rf fro armeiz,, our ecosystem rnuz on symbios1s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
IWILL H4X)R... LOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111~~~~~~~<br />
loolololololololol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 <br />
~ PEACE SELLS, bUT WHO\&quot;S BUY1NG, WHEN U CNA TAKE IOT, MAK3 IT, OR BRREAK 1T FRO FREE???????????????????!!!!!??????? <br />
i gUezs what im sayingh ere si when yoo ukeep p0king your3 Arm inTo teh wi7dz, u should expect to lose a limb!!!!!11 mm sdaring byrrenmdEll some wzll of shame K1ll caNdid8s and moving on n0w~~~~~~~ <br />
fresher hunting gorundz await, Explro4toins neewD doen and {cat} clan couLd use a baSe?!??!?!? oloolololololololoo headquarters????????????????? ... ... <br />
somethi|\\|gsomethingsoemthing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1~~~~<br />
habittaT! <br />
{Intelligerbil, he thinks, through his bizzaro world smile, picasso like in it's symettry, dunks a bird in the inkwell and throws it at the wall to sign this off as @#%$^! then stumbling on teh ceiling, tripping over fantastic lights, he haeds to behd, dreaming of when the 5 day name chainge will be up, lol!} </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
You spin me right round, right round ... The sun rose up annoyingly further, and The Boar and Skewer was now well lit, yes, fine very nice, for everyone else but him. Felinara drew the curtains closer in and sighed, the darkness of this room was not complete, but it'd have to do. BarnCat barely stirred, barely, though behind his closed sleeping face, it always seemed there was a watching awareness. <br />
A knock on the door? <br />
She stepped up, grabbed her ebony dagger pulling her robes in close for modesty and freedom of movement. Opened the door and deftly placed the bladetip at the throat of a very nervous startled courier. \&quot;Ulp, Package for {CAT} c/o BarnCat, will you sign for it?\&quot; \&quot;No.\&quot; <br />
Felinara bit and stabbed gutted skinned and filletted the choicest chunks of package courier and tossed the rest out the window for teh lizards and dragons. The great reptiles had been most helpful, giving them both some much needed vacation from lowlevel squeels and yips from the arrogant cubs in Byrendell, so why not a little breakfast, but then..., <br />
She did change her mind..,<br />
And signed for it.., <br />
And politely shoving the writingwand in the courier's ear, she set forth to open the package. <br />
A card fell out \&quot;Hey barndude, check out my latest installments, I'm up to 13 now, what ya think? Get back ta me when ya can, and damn dude... Visit Byrendell sometime for more than one day huh?\&quot; Felinara shredded the card and letter within \&quot;maybe i will, probably good, maybe he won't, and yeah shadin right\&quot; she grumbled absently. Now What was in the package? <br />
In gold calligraphy, a leatherbound manuscript, bound in tight iron coils and autographed, it was - Story of _nsidius <a href="http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=2809">http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=2809</a> and so she read. BarnCat got up stretched, and humourously still nto quiet recoevrd from his Tehbarnit1s, but coimng alogn n!cely, lol. \&quot;Was someone by earlier?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Yep, just stopped in for dropping off a book and some breakfast, ~BuRpP!~, lol\&quot; </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Onwords and Upwords <br />
I sipped another coffee, reading _nsid's writings, seemed to be coming along nicely, some names were familiar, others he wasn't sure where they generated, er, originated from, lol. <br />
Felinara's taste for den decor was artsy, but messy, this package courier head ashtray was witty though and tickled me in a way that few things could. Like a village idiot screaming out obscenities, stepping out of town and getting slaughtered, that kind of witty. I had to sigh though, recently we seem to have lost Condok. He did wave to us from a distance, walking off into the *-Dawn-*, and with a quiet mental goodbye the world weary warrior, a prime ChAoS aNiMaL among us, left to the lands of silence, solitude and rejuvenation. Yawwwwning, I was up a bit late last night! Eaglex's climb to level 12 seemed imminent and possible, but was much discussed. She was looking forward to it, but it was gonna be still some climb up yet. But not a deal, I think, to one who's soared the heights themselves. I've been getting compliments on Trik's new attire, he's traded in some of the more traditional checkers and dots for catlike stripes in his jester ensemble. To many in Shade, Trik is still the original, and still possibly only, but We Got Him! And I'm still waiting for that one last challenge to his skills to emerge to his face. Not Bal'Tor, not defeating a New Shade monster, but through his unique craft, with his skilled hands, creating a... CatDrgN balloon animal! Yelo looks so elegant in his Mage Robes, lol. How they flow and ripple with every flatulation and movement. I'm hoping this is just a phase, oh how I hope it is. Yelosnow's had some interesting conversations lately though, and they're a cause for some attention. Preparations are and have been already made though. You don't survive in these wilds straggling along many steps behind. You Anticipate! As for myself, I'm restless, having rotated cities at least once to twice a week, if not less. I'm readying up now as I write this <br />
so sorry for the breaks<br />
in structure, but<br />
Ok! I depart at first<br />
*-Night-*!<br />
for the Town of... </p>

<p>Darth_Insidious<br />
RBC! The Best, We Be!<br />
Thanks for the props, Cat-man-du. I rightly apprecinate it. Your writings are also pleasing to the eyeballish organ and deserve a big fat . Now if we can stop the \&quot;ass kissing\&quot; of each other(like another one of theses thread thingies was saying paying respect was), then maybe I can finish another one of them there installments. LOL and BTW check your PM's. a singular message for a singular guy is contained within. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Ah but can ya believe a guy like me is no longer singular? Wait, Cingular? I'm a Verizon dude. Either way wrong market, lol. <br />
And I swear I'm gonna boycott that emoticon :respect: </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
The Prints of {CAT} <br />
Trik eyed the envelope with a strange look, BarnCat peering over his shoulder annoyingly, the stink of the now-dead Gatherer masked partially by the cat's acrid breath whispering \&quot;Well, read it!\&quot; Trik pryed open BarnCat's mouth and placed the edge of the package on a conveniently placed fang near the front and Ssshhhrrripped it open \&quot;Yyyeeeii!\&quot; 'Cat hoppd away rubbing his chin. \&quot;Say Barn look it's a Postcard, from Okt'An even!\&quot; BarnCat nodded, he'd been there recently as well. Trik plopped down on the Stalker-Gatherer corpse soft and still warm like a big beanbag couch. <br />
BarnCat leapt up and was shoved off <br />
\&quot;No animals on the furnitur--..whoops, never mind, househabit I guess,<br />
Sit.\&quot; <br />
BarnCat hesitated and slowly sat back down \&quot;Animals, hmmph, well... read!\&quot; <br />
Trik sighed and played along.<br />
Quote: <br />
To all {CAT} Clan, how ya doing, all is well here in Okt'An. I tested out Twist on my first live human subject, an unsuspecting level 7. She now avoids me and seems to distrust me somewhat, lol. The range on this thing is spectacular. <br />
Unfortunately it does not work inside of town. Well by the time you read this, I'll have already left here to journey on south to Byrendell, then further south to slap some Gatherers around with T.OMally the Alley {C_____* <br />
Trik pulled the letter away seeing BarnCat writing quickly backwards on the other side of the thin paper with a dark pen. BarnCat stood up, \&quot;Damn, talent though, pure talent heh?\&quot; \&quot;Reading backwards is one thing, writing backwards is another.\&quot; BarnCat sniffed, the air \&quot;Smells like morning coming, I'd better be headed indoors to a den of some sort.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;What ya doing tommorow night?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Dunno, lacking purrpose, on purrpose, what I always do!\&quot; \&quot;Dare I do ask?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Explore, train, banter, canter, hop, skip, jump and prepare half the inheritance of my meager wealth to a worthy successor.\&quot; \&quot;Exploring wherrr-what? Successor?\&quot; But BarnCat had scurried <br />
slowly))) back south to Boar, where a shadowy figure stood at the <br />
window before drawing the curtains shut hurriedly. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
A paws in thought. <br />
/In thought indeed, a dark slyness I be, in the realm of thought I'm as real and as solid as any idea born and engraved! Piece by piece I've had me gathered to myself, bit by bit. Like dark ice in reverse thaw regaining the whole of what I was once half of.\\ BarnCat rolled over in his sleep, his eyes half open, but alert. Out here in the wild, sleeping light was a life saving talent, but this wasn't noise from here, but elsewhere. <br />
/I've seen through my eyes and his, this life I want, maybe not his, but maybe for once my own. Promises of blinding speed and vision so clear and colorful and the fortune that inevitably comes with all that! It's al fitting together so well, but I can't reveal myself yet, not yet. This future birthright can wait a few more sunsets.\\ BarnCat could barely think of anything else, but the dark silhouette in his mind, something that gives a brief glimpse of itself, something that'll ask for another piece. <br />
/Voices from the outer realm woke me, it led me to individuality, the glimmering beginning concepts of it. As I was made, so I am making myself.\\ <br />
On this peaceful night the bridge was littered with wriggling Golem fragments, but a campfire blazed and there sat BarnCat and Gary the Flame Gargoyle, occasionally Barn would get up and toss a dead imp on the fire to feed the flames. The two sat in silence for awhile. \&quot;So, Cat, this means we've come to an impasse or something.\&quot; \&quot;Dunno if Impasse's the right word Gary!\&quot; \&quot;Well just don't be a stranger, if ever you can hobble your aged fleabitten self up this way again, we've more stories to share.\&quot; \&quot;Absolutely, my further misadventures and your observations of people who walk up and kill you just because you're in the way, lol.\&quot; Joints aching muttering profanities he slowly got up, crackling creaking and ))sending)) he and Gary resumed the spellcast shootouts that were becoming the flavor and fun of the night. /Interesting that this..,\\ <br />
{Story's done dude, go to sleep.} <br />
/But I was just about to, ya know going into my blablablah about how we...\\ <br />
{Save it, get some sleep, ya keep making noise people are gonna keep blaming me.} <br />
/You think I'm making noises now, why You..\\ {I said Shut it, Two Words: THE END!} <br />
/Three words: To be Continued, lol!\\<br />
{WhAtEvEr!} <br />
Last edited by CatDrgN : 01-20-2006 at 11:01 PM. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Group Demon-strations. <br />
Journal Update, 23rd JaNightMovuary, Moonday, 22:2630 Refreshes PM. I'm really liking Xian Ra! Apologies for the brevity clipped feel of this entry as don't feel like repeating myself, at least not in exactly the same way. You see, I had all this written up last night but a spontaneous offline wind off the Xian Waters blew all my finished pages out the window to feed the Sea of Deletion. Not a big loss, memory serves. <br />
The trip To Xian Ra after receiving word I'd inadvertently left T.OMally there alone after teleporting off from my fewday campin trip with Gary was about as long and continuous as this sentence, is, ya know? I'm long winded, so what, but enough about me let's talk about me, and the trip there. Humorous in the remembering. <br />
Well with the normal running killing dodging the smaller chewables like Imps and Minions I moved to solider food. If it weren't for Twist I'd have never unburied myself from their swarms before next sunup. Damned Golems. RAIVEN, dark dancer and bardic priestess of {COC} was fortunately reachable and of great assistance. I had Just extriCATed myself from a pile of minion, imp golem mishmash, running like a )))slow wind))) small fires still sputtering and hissing my wracked frame. RAIVEN was spinning and gyrating, dizzying up the Golems when she suddenly snapped my up by my tail and tossed me off the bridge into the water. Well the fires on me were out. Hopping back onto the bridge coughing out fish and water, we then ran due east. Now it pains me terribly remembering how old and feeble I've become that despite my hard fought levels it should come to me being as helpless and unable as a mewling cub needing guided led and protected. parts of Shade seem Made for the group effort, but my pride and honor's hurting and only abates when I ignore it. <br />
Eventually, I scurried as fast as I could and leapt and slid to a stop on my belly after my face had plowed empty chairs aside and found the solid sapphire bar itself to brake my momentum. &lt;&lt;KLANK!&gt;&gt; Yep, and if that didnt tip over the bottles and drinks here, the laughing made them damn unstable. <br />
Back among Interesting people though! No Gearbegging, no underage Gpotaholics, no schoolyard tactics, just real Shaders, talking real Shade. In fact, me, RAIVEN and DarkDoc* even took a stroll along the southern beach to check out an odd Lava Formation across the waters. The red glow reflected off steam billowing up looked like Hell Itself out for a moonlit swim. Beautiful though! <br />
We brainstormed and theorized on this and other things, before Sleep and fine Xian Cyan Licquors robbed us of verbal direction. I sporadically hunted, healed, explored, chatted to the empty buildings and structures within leaving scrawled grafitti all around. {CAT} was in town and I was making it Clearly known. <br />
Make No Mistake, we are copying someone else's slogan. Day two, well lastnight I say. RAIVEN did what very few Shaders do anymore. It was time for some Old School Demon Hunting! After a short scolding for selling my Create Large Mana Potion Spell. {At my speed when would it ever become necessary?} I rebought it and assumed post over a filled chest of mana potions. Eagle, who joined us through some difficulties earlier, took up the opposite end. Purebish, first times ever I've hunted with her, but a fine warrior was fast at work cobbling together more potions and assisting. <br />
RAIVEN Brought with her the ugliest dimwittingest lumbering buffoon of a Shade Demon Lord I've ever turned my stomach to. It was a slick frog green of hide and it's frozen mask of dulled bovine anger bored into us like a jilted village idiot. Basically wasn't very scary. I readied for some rude and foul Death Cloud emissions, Mana potions still give me Gas. <br />
So after a lengthy shoot out in where Eagle had broke formation and began improv attacks, Purebish had wandered off down south for nothing else she could find to do possibly, it was me and RAIVEN maging the sorry sackbastid right back to hell. Unfortunately my 5damaging deathcloud was Not the finisher, but someday it might be and the Mage Exp from that will be grandious! <br />
So, in conclusion, as the candle's burnt as far down as the hourglass sands have piled up. It's a good time. I can look back on moments like these and capture a close glimpse of the potential Shade still has for adventure, even at my current state of being, as slow and prone to lapses in consciousness in or outside as I am. I can only hope Felinara has heeded my instructions that no matter What she sees or hears, she is Not to disturb the large and coffinlike Chest laid in back of our reserved innspace. It's a Pandora's box that both I and Shade Itself may not yet be ready for. </p>

<p>Spark*le<br />
RAIVEN Steals the Light<br />
Well, the Cat and I have tagteamed a few more demons and clerics to the benefit of some newbies I am sure. <br />
And honestly, the bit where I tossed him off the bridge? It was an accident, I swear. </p>

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AcCiDeNt, mY tAiL, LmTo!<br />
{you were laughing!} <br />
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&quot;39&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;Verizon Says It Turned Over Data Without Court Orders
Firm's Letter to Lawmakers Details Government Requests
By Ellen Nakashima
Washington Post Staff Writer  Tuesday, October 16, 2007; Page A01 
Verizon Communications, the nation's second-largest telecom company, told congressional investigators that it has provided customers' telephone records to federal authorities in emergency cases without court orders hundreds of times since 2005. 
The company said it does not determine the requests' legality or necessity because to do so would slow efforts to save lives in criminal investigations. 
In an Oct. 12 letter replying to Democratic lawmakers, Verizon offered a rare glimpse into the way telecommunications companies cooperate with government requests for information on U.S. citizens. 
Verizon also disclosed that the FBI, using administrative subpoenas, sought information identifying not just a person making a call, but all the people that customer called, as well as the people those people called. Verizon does not keep data on this "two-generation community of interest" for customers, but the request highlights the broad reach of the government's quest for data. 
The disclosures, in a letter from Verizon to three Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee investigating the carriers' participation in government surveillance programs, demonstrated the willingness of telecom companies to comply with government requests for data, even, at times, without traditional legal supporting documents. The committee members also got letters from AT&T and Qwest Communications International, but those letters did not provide details on customer data given to the government. None of the three carriers gave details on any classified government surveillance program. 
From January 2005 to September 2007, Verizon provided data to federal authorities on an emergency basis 720 times, it said in the letter. The records included Internet protocol addresses as well as phone data. In that period, Verizon turned over information a total of 94,000 times to federal authorities armed with a subpoena or court order, the letter said. The information was used for a range of criminal investigations, including kidnapping and child-predator cases and counter-terrorism investigations. 
Verizon and AT&T said it was not their role to second-guess the legitimacy of emergency government requests. 
The letters were released yesterday by the lawmakers as Congress debates whether to grant telecom carriers immunity in cases in which they are sued for disclosing customers' phone records and other data as part of the government's post-September 11 surveillance program, even if they did not have court authorization. House Democrats have said that they cannot contemplate such immunity without first understanding the nature of the carriers' cooperation with the government. 
"The responses from these telecommunications companies highlight the need of Congress to continue pressing the Bush administration for answers. The water is as murky as ever on this issue, and it's past time for the administration to come clean," said Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), who launched the investigation with panel Chairman John D. Dingell (D-Mich.), and Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.). 
Congressional Democrats have been largely stymied in their efforts to have the Bush administration disclose the scope and nature of its surveillance and data-gathering efforts after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Revelations have come through press reports, advocacy groups' Freedom of Information Act lawsuits and Justice Department inspector general reports. 
In May 2006, USA Today reported that the National Security Agency had been secretly collecting the phone-call records of tens of millions of Americans, using data provided by major telecom firms. Qwest, it reported, declined to participate because of fears that the program lacked legal standing. 
Last month, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a privacy group in San Francisco, obtained records through a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit showing that the FBI sought data from telecom companies about the calling habits of suspects and their associates, the New York Times reported. Neither Qwest nor AT&T answered the lawmakers' question as to whether they had received such requests for information. 
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{Now you guys do what you will, but I'm even gladder I'm leaving Verizon now, if they're goona pull lame arsed stuff like this. Let em keep selling off personal info, I don't want any part of it.}
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&quot;237&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<font color="#000000">Sacred Texts  Native American  Northwest  Index  Previous  Next  
 
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MYTHS RECORDED IN ENGLISH AT SITKA
1. RAVEN a
No one knows just how the story of Raven really begins, so each starts from the point where he does know it. Here it was always begun in this way. Raven was first called Kit-ka'ositiyi-qâ-yît ("Son of Kit-ka'ositiyi-qâ"). When his son was born, Kit-ka'ositiyi-qâ tried to instruct him and train him in every way and, after he grew up, told him he would give him strength to make a world. After trying in all sorts of ways Raven finally succeeded. Then there was no light in this world, but it was told him that far up the Nass was a large house in which some one kept light just for himself.
Raven thought over all kinds of plans for getting this light into the world and finally he hit on a good one. The rich man living there had a daughter, and he thought, "I will make myself very small and drop into the water in the form of a small piece of dirt." The girl swallowed this dirt and became pregnant. When her time was completed, they made a hole for her, as was customary, in which she was to bring forth, and lined it with rich furs of all sorts. But the child did not wish to be born on those fine things. Then its grandfather felt sad and said, "What do you think it would be best to put into that hole? Shall we put in moss?" So they put moss inside and the baby was born on it. Its eyes were very bright and moved around rapidly.
Round bundles of varying shapes and sizes hung about on the walls of the house. When the child became a little larger it crawled around back of the people weeping continually, and as it cried it pointed to the bundles. This lasted many days. Then its grandfather said, "Give my grandchild what he is crying for. Give him that one hanging on the end. That is the bag of stars." So the child played with this, rolling it about on the floor back of the people, until suddenly he let it go up through the smoke hole. It went straight up into the sky and the stars scattered out of it, arranging themselves as you now see them. That was what he went there for.
Some time after this he began crying again, and he cried so much that it was thought he would die. Then his grandfather said, "Untie the next one and give it to him." He played and played with it around behind his mother. After a while he let that go up through the smoke hole also, and there was the big moon.
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Now just one thing more remained, the box that held the daylight, and he cried for that. His eyes turned around and showed different colors, and the people began thinking that he must be something other than an ordinary baby. But it always happens that a grandfather loves his grandchild just as he does his own daughter, so the grandfather said, "Untie the last thing and give it to him." His grandfather felt very sad when he gave this to him. When the child had this in his hands, he uttered the raven cry, "Gâ," and flew out with it through the smoke hole. Then the person from whom he had stolen it said, "That old manuring raven has gotten all of my things.
Journeying on, Raven was told of another place, where a man had an everlasting spring of water. This man was named Petrel (GAnû'k). Raven wanted this water because there was none to drink in this world, but Petrel always slept by his spring, and he had a cover over it so as to keep it all to himself. Then Raven came in and said to him, "My brother-in-law, I have just come to see you. How are you?" He told Petrel of all kinds of things that were happening outside, trying to induce him to go out to look at them, but Petrel was too smart for him and refused.
When night came, Raven said, "I am going to sleep with you, brother-in-law." So they went to bed, and toward morning Raven heard Petrel sleeping very soundly. Then he went outside, took some dog manure and put it around Petrel's buttocks. When it was beginning to grow light, he said, "Wake up, wake up, wake up, brother-in-law, you have defecated all over your clothes." Petrel got up, looked at himself, and thought it was true, so he took his blankets and went outside. Then Raven went over to Petrel's spring, took off the cover and began drinking. After he had drunk up almost all of the water, Petrel came in and saw him. Then Raven flew straight up, crying "Gâ."
Before he got through the smoke hole, however, Petrel said, "My spirits up the smoke hole, catch him." So Raven stuck there, and Petrel put pitchwood on the fire under him so as to make a quantity of smoke. Raven was white before that time, but the smoke made him of the color you find him to-day. Still he did not drop the water. When the smoke-hole spirits let him go, he flew around the nearest point and rubbed himself all over so as to clear off as much of the soot as possible.
This happened somewhere about the Nass, and afterwards he started up this way. First he let some water fall from his mouth and made the Nass. By and by he s Pit more out and made the Stikine. Next he spit out Taku river, then Chilkat, then Alsek, and all the other large rivers. The small drops that came out of his mouth made the small salmon creeks.
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After this Raven went on again and came to a large town where were people who had never seen daylight. They were out catching eulachon in the darkness when he came to the bank opposite, and he asked them to take him across but they would not. Then he said to them, "If you don't come over I will have daylight break on you." But they answered, "Where are you from? Do you come from far up the Nass where lives the man who has daylight?" At this Raven opened his box just a little and shed so great a light on them that they were nearly thrown down. He shut it quickly, but they quarreled with him so much across the creek that he became angry and opened the box completely, when the sun flew up into the sky. Then those people who had sea-otter or fur-seal skins, or the skins of any other sea animals, went into the ocean, while those who had land-otter, bear, or marten skins, or the skins of any other land -animals, went into the woods [becoming the animals whose skins they wore].
Raven came to another place where a crowd of boys were throwing fat at one another. When they hit him with a piece he swallowed it. After a while he took dog's manure and threw at the boys who became scared, ran away, and threw more fat at him. He consumed all in this way, and started on again.
After a while he came to an abandoned camp where lay a piece of jade (s!û) half buried in the ground, on which some design had been pecked. This he dug up. Far out in the bay he saw a large spring salmon jumping about and wanted to get it but did not know how. Then he stuck his stone into the ground and put eagle down upon the head designed thereon. The next time the salmon jumped, he said, "See here, spring salmon jumping out there, do you know what this green stone is saying to you? It is saying, 'You thing with dirty, filthy back, you thing with dirty, filthy gills, come ashore here.'"
Raven suddenly wanted to defecate and started off. Just then the big spring salmon also started to come ashore, so Raven said, "Just wait, my friend, don't come ashore yet for I have some business to attend to." So the salmon went out again. Afterward Raven took a piece of wild celery (yâ'naet), and, when the salmon did come ashore, he struck it with this and killed it. Because Raven made this jade talk to the salmon, people have since made stone axes, picks, and spears out of it.
Then, Raven, carrying along the spring salmon, got all kinds of birds, little and big, as his servants. When he came to a good place to cook his fish he said to all of them, "Here, you young fellows, go after skunk cabbage. We will bury this in the ground and roast it." After they had brought it down, however, he said, "I don't want any of that, My wife has defecated all over that, and I will not use it. Go back and pass over two mountains." While they were gone,
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[paragraph continues] Raven put all of the salmon except one fat piece cut from around the "navel" a which is usually cooked separately, into the skunk cabbage and buried it in the fire. Before they returned, he dug this up and ate it, after which he put the bones back into the fire and covered them up.
When the birds at last came back he said to them, "I have been across two mountains myself. Now it is time to dig it up. Dig it out." Then all crowded around the fire and dug, but, when they got it up, there was nothing there but bones.
By and by the birds dressed one another in different ways so that they might be named from their dress. They tied the hair of the blue jay up high with a string, and they added a long tail to the ts!êgênî', another crested bird. Then they named one another. Raven let out the ts!êgênî' and told him that when the salmon comes he must call its slime unclean and stay high up until the salmon are a all gone. b
Now Raven started off with the piece of salmon belly and came to a place where Bear and his wife lived. He entered and said, "My aunt's son, is this you? The piece of salmon he had buried behind a little point. Then Bear told him to sit down and said, "I will roast some dry salmon for you." So he began to roast it. After it was done, he set a dish close to the fire and slit the back of his hands with a knife so as to let grease run out for Raven to eat on his salmon. After he had fixed the salmon, he cut a piece of flesh out from in front of his thighs and put it into the dish. That is why bears are not fat in that place.
Now Raven wanted to give a dinner to Bear in return, so he, too, took out a piece of fish, roasted it, set out the dish Bear had used, close to the fire and slit up the back of his hand, thinking that grease would run out of it. But instead nothing but white bubbles came forth. Although he knew he could not do it, he tried in every way.
Then Raven asked Bear, "Do you know of any halibut fishing ground out here?" He said "No."' Raven said, "Why! what is the use of staying here by this salt water, if you do not know of any fishing ground? I know a good fishing ground right out here called Just-on-the-edge-of-kelp (Gî'ck!îcuwAnyî'). There are always halibut swimming there, mouth up, ready for the hook."
By and by Raven got the piece of fish he had hidden behind the point and went out to the bank in company with Bear and Cormorant. Cormorant sat in the bow, Bear in the middle, and, because he knew where the fishing ground was, Raven steered. When they arrived Raven stopped the canoe all at once. He said to them, "Do you see
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that mountain, Was!ê'tî-câ? a When you sight that mountain, that is where you want to fish." After this Raven began to fill the canoe with halibut. So Bear asked him, "What do you use for bait anyhow, my friend?" [Corvus respondit, "Testium cute ad escam præparandam utor." Ursus aiebat corvo, "Licetne uti meis quoque?" Sed corvus dixit, "Noli id facere, ne forte sint graviter attriti." Paulo post ursus aegre ferens aiebat, "Abscide eos." Tum corvus cultellum acuens aiebat, "Pone eos extrema in sede." Postea corvus eos praecidit, at Ursus gemens proripuit circum scapham et moriens incidit in undas extremo cum gemitu.]
After a while Raven said to Cormorant; "There is a louse coming down on the side of your head. Come here. Let me take it off." When he came close to him, he picked it off. Then he said, "Open your mouth so that I can put it on your tongue." When he did open his mouth, however, Raven reached far back and pulled his tongue out. He did this because he did not want Cormorant to tell about what he had done. He told Cormorant to speak, but Cormorant made only a gabbling noise. "That is how young fellows ought to speak," said Raven. Then Raven towed the dead body of the bear behind the point and carried it ashore there. Afterwards he went to Bear's wife and began to take out his halibut. He said to the female bear, "My father's sister, cut out all the stomachs of the halibut and roast them." So she went down on the beach to cut them out. While she was working on the rest of the halibut, he cooked the stomachs and filled them with hot rocks. Then he went down and said to her, "You better come up. I have cooked all those stomachs for you. You better wash your hands, come up, and eat." After that Cormorant came in and tried to tell what had happened but made only a gabbling sound. Raven said to the bear, "Do you know what that fellow is talking about? He is saying that there were lots of halibut out where we fished. Every time we tried to get a canoe load they almost turned us over." When she was about to eat he said, "People never chew what I get. They always swallow it whole." Before she began she asked Raven where her husband was, and Raven said, "Somehow or other he caught nothing, so we landed him behind the point. He is cutting alders to make alder hooks. He is sitting there yet."
After the bear had swallowed all of the food she began to feel uneasy in her stomach, and Raven said to Cormorant, "Run outside quickly and get her some water." Then she drank a great quantity of water, and the things in her stomach began to boil harder and harder. Said Raven, "Run out Cormorant." He did so, and Raven ran after him. Then the female bear ran about inside the house grabbing at everything and finally fell dead. Then Raven skinned the
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female bear, after which he went around the point and did the same thing to the male. While he was busy there Cormorant came near him, but he said, "Keep away, you small Cormorant," and struck him on the buttocks with his hand saying, "Go out and stay on those rocks." Ever since then the cormorants have been there. Raven stayed in that Place until he had consumed both of the bears.
Starting on again, Raven came to a place where many people were encamped fishing. They used nothing but fat for bait. He entered a house and asked whit they used for bait. They said "Fat." Then he said, "Let me see you put enough on your hooks for bait," and he noticed carefully how they baited and handled their hooks. The next time they went out, he walked off behind a point and went under water to get this bait. Now they got bites and pulled up quickly, but there was nothing on their hooks. This continued for a long time. The next time they went out they felt the thing again, but one man among them who knew just how fish bite, jerked at the right moment and felt that he had caught something. The line went around in the water very fast. They pulled away, however, until they got Raven under the canoe, and he kicked against it very hard. All at once his nose came off, and they pulled it up. When they landed, they took it to the chief's house and said, "We have caught a wonderful thing. It must be the nose of the GonaqAdê't." So they took it, put eagle down on it, and hung it up on the wall.
After that, Raven came ashore at the place where he had been in the habit of going down, got a lot of spruce gum and made a new nose out of it. Then he drew a root hat down over his face and went to the town. Beginning at the nearer end he went through the houses saying "I wonder in what house are the people who caught that GonaqAdê't's nose." After he had gone halfway, he entered the chief's house and inquired, "Do you know where are the people who caught that GonaqAdê't's nose?" They answered, "There it is on the wall." Then he said, "Bring it here. Let me examine it." So they gave it to him. "This is great," he said, and he put up his hat to examine it. "Why," said he, "this house is dark. You ought to take off the smoke-hole cover. Let some one run up and take it off so that I can see." But, as soon as they removed it, he put the nose in its place, cried "Gâ," and flew away. They did not find out who he was.
Going thence, Raven saw a number of deer walking around on the beach, with a great deal of fat hanging out through their noses. As he passed one of these, he said, "Brother, you better blow your nose. Lots of dirt is hanging out of it." When the deer would not do this, Raven came close to him, wiped his nose and threw the fat by his own side. Calling out, "Just for the Raven," he swallowed it.
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Now Raven formed a certain plan. He got a small canoe and began paddling along the beach saying, "I wonder who is able to go along with me." Mink came down and said, "How am I?" and Raven said, "What with?" (i. e., What can you do?). Said Mink, "When I go to camp with my friends, I make a bad smell in their noses. With that." But Raven said, "I guess not. You might make a hole in my canoe," so he went along farther. The various animals and birds would come down and say, "How am I?" but he did not even listen. After some time Deer ran down to him, saying, "How am I?" Then he answered, "Come this way, AxkwA'L!î, Come this AxkwA'L!î." He called him AxkwA'L!î because he never got angry. Finally Raven came ashore and said to Deer, "Don't hurt yourself, AxkwA'L!î." By and by Raven said" Not very far from here my father has been making a canoe. Let us go there and look at it."
Then Raven brought him to a large valley. He took very many pieces of dried wild celery and laid them across the valley, covering them with moss. Said Raven, "AxkwA'L!î, watch me, AxkwA'L!î, watch me." Repeating this over and over he went straight across on it, for he is light. Afterwards he said to Deer, "AxkwA'L!î, now you come and try it. It will not break," and he crossed once more. "You better try it now," he said. "Come on over." Deer did so, but, as he was on the way, he broke through the bridge and smashed his head to pieces at the bottom. Then Raven went down, walked all over him, and said to himself, "I wonder where I better start, at the root of his tail, at the eyes, or at the heart." Finally he began at his anus, skinning as he went along. He ate very fast.
When he started on from this place, he began crying, "AxkwA'L!î-î-î!, AxkwA'L!î-î-î!," and the fowls asked him, "What has become of your friend, AxkwA'L!î?" "Some one has taken him and pounded him on the rocks, and I have been walking around and hopping around since he died."
By and by he came to a certain cliff and saw a door in it swing, open. He got behind a point quickly, for he knew that here lived the woman who has charge of the falling and rising of the tide. Far out Raven saw some kelp, and, going out to this, he climbed down on it to the bottom of the sea and gathered up a number of small sea urchins, (nîs!) which were lying about there. He brought these ashore and began eating, making a great gulping noise as he did so. Meanwhile the woman inside of the cliff kept mocking him saying, "During what tide did he get those things?"
While Raven was eating Mink came along, and Raven said, "Come here. Come here." Then he went on eating. And the woman again said, "On what tide did you get those sea urchins you are making so much noise about?" "That is not your business," answered Raven. "Keep quiet or I will stick them all over your
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buttocks." Finally Raven became angry, seized the knife he was cutting up the sea urchins with and slit up the front of the cliff out of which she spoke. Then he ran in, knocked her down and began sticking the spines into her buttocks. "Stop, Raven, stop," she cried, "the tide will begin to go down." So he said to his servant, Mink, "Run outside and see how far down the tide has gone." Mink ran out and said, "It is just beginning to go down." The next time he came in he said, "The tide is still farther down." The third time he said, "The tide is lower yet. It has uncovered everything on the beach." Then Raven said to the old woman, "Are you going to let the tide rise and fall again regularly through the months and years?" She answered "Yes." Because Raven did this while he was making the world, nowadays, when a woman gets old and can not do much more work, there are spots all over her buttocks.
After the tide had gone down very far he and his servant went out. He said to Mink, "The thing that will be your food from now on is the sea urchin (nîs!). You will live on it." The tide now goes up and down because he treated this woman so.
Now Raven started on from this place crying, "My wife, my wife!" Coming to some trees, he saw a lot of g um on one of them and said to it, "Why! you are just like me. You are in the same state." For he thought the tree was crying.
After this he got a canoe and began paddling along. By and by Petrel met him in another canoe. So he brought his canoe alongside and said, "Is this you, my brother-in-law? Where are you from?" He answered, "I am from over there." Then Raven began to question him about the events in this world, asking him how long ago they happened, etc. He said, "When were you born? How long have you been living?" And Petrel answered, "I have been living ever since the great liver came up from under the earth. I have been living that long." So said Petrel. "Why! that is but a few minutes ago," said Raven. Then Petrel began to get angry and said to Raven, "When were you born?" "I was born before this world was known." "That is just a little while back."
They talked back and forth until they became very angry. Then Petrel pushed Raven's canoe away from him and put on his hat called fog-hat (qogâ's! s!âxu) so that Raven could not see where he was. The world was round for him [in the fog]. At last he shouted, "My brother-in-law, Petrel, you are older than I am. You have lived longer than I." Petrel also took water from the sea and sprinkled it in the air so that it fell through the fog as very fine rain. Said Raven, "Î, î." He did not like it at all. After Petrel had fooled him for some time, he took off Fog-hat and found Raven close beside him, pulling about in all directions. Then Raven said to Petrel, "Brother-in-law, you better let that hat go into this world."
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[paragraph continues] So he let it go. That is why we always know, when we see fog coming out of an open space in the woods and going right back again, that there will be good weather.
Leaving this place, Raven came to another where he saw something floating not far from shore, though it never came any nearer. He assembled all kinds of fowl. Toward evening he looked at the object and saw that it resembled fire. So he told a chicken hawk (kA!ku) which had a very long bill to fly out to it, saying, "Be very brave. If you get some of that fire, do not let go of it." The chicken hawk reached the place, seized some fire and started back as fast as it could fly, but by the time it got the fire to Raven its bill was burned off. That is why its bill is short. Then Raven took some red cedar, and some white stones called nêq! which are found on the beach, and he put fire into them so that it could be found ever afterward all over the world.
After he had finished distributing the fire he started on again and came to a town where there were many people. He saw what looked like a large animal far off on the ocean with fowl all over the top of it. He wondered very much what it was and at last thought of a way of finding out. He said to one of his friends, "Go up and cut a cane for me." Then he carved this cane so as to resemble two tentacles of a devil fish. He said, "No matter how far off a thing is, this cane will always reach it."
Afterward he went to the middle of the town and said, "I am going to give a feast. My mother is dead, and I am going to beat the drums this evening. I want all of the people to come in and see me." In the evening he assembled all of the people, and they began to beat drums. Then he held the cane in his hands and moved it around horizontally, testing it. He kept saying "Up, up, up." a He said, "I have never given any feast for my mother, and it is time I did it, but I have nothing with which to give a feast. Therefore I made this cane, and I am going to give a feast for my mother with this wonderful thing."
Then he got the people all down on the beach and extended his cane toward the mysterious object until it reached it. And he began to draw it in little by little, saying to the people, "Sing stronger all the time." b When it struck land, a wave burst it open. It was an everlasting house, containing everything that was to be in the waters of the world. He told the people to carry up fish and they did so. If one had a canoe, he filled it; if he had a box, he filled that; and those that had canoes also boiled eulachon in them. Since then they have known how to boil them. With all of these things Raven gave the feast for his mother.
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After this was over he thought up a plot against the killer whales and sent an invitation to them. Then he told each of his people to make a cane that would reach very much above his head. So, when the killer whales came in and inquired, "What do the people use those canes for that extend up over their heads?", he replied, "They stick them down into their heads." They asked him several times, and he replied each time in the same way. After a while one of the whales said, "Suppose we try it." Raven was glad to hear that and said, "All right, we will try it with you people, but the people I have invited must not look when I put a cane into anyone's head." Then he went away and whittled a number of sticks until they were very sharp. After that he laid all of the killer whales on the beach at short distances apart, and again he told them not to look up while he was showing one how it was done. Then he took a hammer or maul and drove his sticks into the necks of these whales one after the other so that they died. But the last one happened to look up, saw what was being done, and jumped into the ocean.
 a[Now Raven and another person started to boil out the killer-whales' grease, and the other man had more than he. So Raven dreamed a dream which informed him that a lot of people were coming to fight with him, and, when such people really did make their appearance, he told his companion to run out. After he had done so, Raven quickly drank all the latter's grease. By and by, however, the man returned, threw Raven into a grease box, and shut him in, and started to tic it up with a strong rope. Then Raven called out, "My brother, do not tie the box up very strongly. Tie it with a piece of straw such as our forefathers used to use." The man did so, after which he took the box up on a high cliff and kicked it over. Then Raven, breaking the straw, flew out, crying "Gâ." When he got to the other side of the point, he alighted and began wiping himself.]
Next he came to a large whale blowing along out at sea, and noticed that every time it came up, its mouth was wide open. Then Raven took a knife and something with which to make fire. When the whale came up again he flew into its mouth and sat down at the farther end of its stomach. Near the place where he had entered he saw something that looked like an old woman. It was the whale's uvula (Anût!ayî). When the whale came up, it made a big noise, the uvula went to one side and the herring and other fish it lived on poured right in. Then Raven began eating all these things that the whale had swallowed, and, presently, he made a fire to cook the fat of the whale itself that hung inside. Last of all he ate the heart. As soon as he cut out this, the whale threw itself about in the water and soon floated up dead. Raven felt this and said, "I wish it
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would float up on a good sandy beach." After he had wished this many times, the whale began to drift along, and it finally floated ashore on a long sandy beach.
After a while some young fellows who were always shooting about in this neighborhood with their bows and arrows, heard a voice on the beach say, "I wonder who will make a hole on the top so that he can be my friend." The boys ran home to the town and reported, "We heard a queer noise. Something floated ashore not far from this place, and a person inside said, 'I wish that somebody would make a hole above me so that he can be my friend."' Then the people assembled around the whale and heard Raven's words very clearly. They began to cut a hole just over the place these came from and presently they heard some one inside say, "Xônê'-ê." When the hole was large enough, Raven flew straight up out of it until he was lost to sight. And they said to him, "Fly to any place where you would like to go." After that they cut the whale up and in course of time came to the spot where Raven had lighted his fire to make oil.
Meanwhile Raven flew back of their camp to a large dead tree that had crumbled into fine pieces and began rubbing on it to dry himself. When he thought that the people were through making oil, he dressed himself up well and repaired to the town. There he said to the people, "Was anything heard in that tc!ân (his word for whale)?" and one answered, "Yes, a queer noise was heard inside of the whale." "I wonder what it was," said Raven.
After their food was all prepared Raven said to the people, "Long ago, when a sound was heard inside of a tc!ân, all the people moved out of their town so as not to be killed. All who remained were destroyed. So you better move from this town." Then all of the people said, "All of us better move from this town rather than be destroyed." So they went off leaving all of their things, and Raven promptly took possession of them.
Raven once went to a certain place outside of here (Sitka) in his canoe. It was calm there, but he began rocking the canoe up and down with his feet until he had made a great many waves. Therefore there are many waves there now even when it is calm outside, and a canoe going in thither always gets lost.
By and by Raven came to a sea gull standing at the mouth of a creek and said to it, "What are you sitting in this way for? How do you call your new month?", "YAdâq!o'l," a replied the sea gull. Raven was questioning him in this way because he saw many herring out at sea. So he said, "I don't believe at all what you say. Fly out and see if you can bring in a herring." This is why, until
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the present time, people have differed in their opinions concerning the months and have disputed with one another.
After they had quarreled over it for a long time, the gull became angry, flew out to sea, and brought back a big herring. He lighted near Raven and laid the herring beside him, but, when Raven tried to get it, he gulped it down. In another direction from the sea gull Raven saw a large heron and went over to it. He said to the heron, "Sea gull is calling you Big-long-legs-always-walking-upon-the beach." Then, although the heron did not reply, he went back to the sea gull and said, "Do you know what that heron is saying about you? He says that you have a big stomach and get your red eyes by sitting on the beach always looking out on the ocean for something to eat." Then he went back to the heron and said to it, "When I meet a man of my own size, I always kick him just below the stomach. That fellow is talking too much about you. Go over, and I will help you thrash him." So the heron went over toward the sea gull, and, when he came close to it, Raven said, "Kick him just under his stomach." He did so, and the big herring came out. Then Raven swallowed it quickly saying, "Just for the Raven."
Going on again, Raven came to a canoe in which were some people lying asleep along with a big salmon which he took away. When the people awoke, they saw the trail where he had dragged it off, and they followed him. They found him lying asleep by the fire after having eaten the salmon. Seeing his gizzard hanging out at his buttocks, they twisted it off, ran home with it and used it as a shinny ball; this is why no human being now has a gizzard.
The People knew it was Raven's gizzard, so they liked to show it about, and they knocked it around so much that it grow large by the accumulation of sand. But Raven did not like losing his gizzard. He was cold without it and had to get close to the fire. When he came to the place where they were playing with it, he said, "Let it come this way." No sooner had they gotten it near him, however, than they knocked it away again. After a while it reached him, and he seized it and ran off, with all the boys after him. As he ran he washed it in water and tried to fit it back in place. It was too hot from much knocking about, and he had to remove it again. He washed it again but did not get all of the, sand off. That is why the raven's gizzard is big and looks as if it had not been washed.
Next Raven came to a town where lived a man called Fog (or Cloud)-on-the-Salmon (Xâ'tkA-kogâ's!î). He wanted to marry this man's daughter because he always had plenty of salmon. He had, charge of that place. So he married her, and they dried quantities of salmon, after which they filled many animal stomachs with salmon eggs. Then he loaded his canoe and started home. He put all of the fish eggs into the bow. On the way it became stormy, and they could
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not make much headway, so he became tired and threw his paddles into the bow, exclaiming to his wife, "Now you paddle!" Then the salmon eggs shouted out, "It is very hard to be in stomachs. Hand the paddles here and let me pull." So the salmon eggs did, and, when they reached home, Raven took all of them and dumped them overboard. But the dried salmon he carried up. That is why people now use dried salmon and do not care much for salmon eggs.
Journeying on, Raven came to a seal sitting on the edge of a rock, and he wanted to get it, but the seal jumped into the ocean. Then he said, "Yâk!ôct!A'L!," because he was so sorry about it. Farther on he came to a town and went behind it to watch. After a while a man came out, took a little club from a certain place where he kept it in concealment, and said to it, "My little club, do you see, that seal out there? Go and get it." So it went out and brought the little seal ashore. The club was hanging to its neck. Then the man took it up and said, "My little club, you have done well," after which he put it back in its place and returned to the town. Raven saw where it was kept, but first he went to the town and spoke kindly to the owner of it. In the night, however, when every one was asleep, he went back to the club, carried it behind a point and said to it, "See here, my little club, you see that seal out in the water. Go and get it." But the club would not go because it did not know him. .After he had tried to get it to go for some time, he became angry and said to it, "Little club, don't you see that seal out there?" He kept striking it against a rock until he broke it in pieces.
Coming to a large bay, Raven talked to it in order to make it into Nass (i. e., he wanted to make it just like the Nass), but, when the tide was out great numbers of clams on the flats made so much noise shooting up at him that his voice was drowned, and he could not succeed. He tried to put all kinds of berries there but in vain. After many attempts, he gave it up and went away saying, "I tried to make you into Nass, but you would not let me. So you can be called SkAnA'x" (the name of a place to the southward of Sitka).
Two brothers started to cross the Stikine river, but Raven saw them and said, "Be stones there." So they became stones. a
Starting on, he came to the ground-hog people on the mainland. His mother had died some time before this, and, as he had no provisions with which to give a feast, he came to the ground hogs to get some. The ground-hog people know when slides descend from the mountains, and they know that spring is then near at hand, so they throw all of their winter food out of their burrows. Raven wanted them to do this, so he said, "There is going to be a world snow slide." But the ground-hog chief answered, "Well! nobody in this town knows about it." Toward spring, however, the slide really took
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place, and the ground hogs then threw all of their green herbs, roots, etc., outside to him.
[Postea corvus in litus descendit cum quidam eum certiorem faceret de quattuor mulieribus, quae essent in insula, maturitatem adipiscentes. Deinde conatus est muliebria genitalia conficere e cortice lini arboris, et cum adveniret mediam in viam, quae in insulam perducebat, simile nomine eam nuncupavit; sed res male processerunt. Cortex edidit vocem argutam at ille, ira incensus, in undas eum proiecit. Eodem modo tentavit tabaci folia et alias res, sed inutile erat. Postremo processit in insulam, cui nomen erat mulieribus genitalibus (Gânq!â'tê). Eius comes vir quidem nomine Ignavus (Q!Atxâ'n) erat. Corvus autem aiebat ignavo, "Etiam si aliquid minime pavorem tibi iniicit, percute scapham." Mox ignavus scapham quassabat atque exclamavit, "Iam luna adest." Paene corvum in undas proiecit, qui, etsi ipse hortatus cum erat ut id faceret, aegre tulit. Corvus omnia genitalia, quae in insula erant, colligens, complevit scapham. Disponens ea locis in aequis, praeparvit dare propter ea convivium escis porci.]
After this he said to the people, "Make ear pendants because I am going to invite the whole world." He was going to invite everyone because he had heard that the GonaqAdê't had a Chilkat blanket and a hat, and he wanted to see them. First he invited the GonaqAdê't and afterwards the other chiefs of all the tribes in the world. At the appointed time they began to come in. When the GonaqAdê't came in he had on his hat with many crowns and his blanket but was surrounded by a fog. Inside of the house, however, he appeared in his true form. It is from this feast of Raven's that people now like to attend feasts. It is also from this that, when a man is going to have a feast, he has a many-crowned hat carved on top of the dead man's grave post (kûtî' yA).
Raven made a woman under the earth to have charge of the rise and fall of the tides. a One time he wanted to learn about everything under the ocean and had this woman raise the water so that he could go there. He had it rise very, slowly so that the people had time to load their canoes and get into them. When the tide had lifted them up between the mountains they could see bears and other wild animals walking around on the still unsubmerged tops. Many of the bears swam out to them, and at that time those who had their dogs had good protection. Some people walled the tops of the mountains about and tied their canoes inside. They could not take much wood up with them. Sometimes hunters see the rocks they piled up there, and at such times it begins to grow foggy. That was a very, dangerous time. The people who survived could see trees swept up roots and all by
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the rush of waters, and large devilfish and other creatures were carried up by it.
When the tide began to fall, all the people followed it down, but the trees were gone and they had nothing to use as firewood, so they were destroyed by the cold. When Raven came back from under the earth, if he saw a fish left on top of a mountain or in a creek, he said, "Stay right there and become a stone." So it became a stone. If he saw any person coming down, he would say, "Turn to a stone just where you are," and it did so.
After that the sea went down so far that it was dry everywhere. Then Raven went about picking up the smallest fish, as bull heads and tom cod, which he strung on a stick, while a friend who was with him at this time, named CAk!A'ku, a took large creatures like whales. With the grease he boiled out,. CAk!A'ku filled an entire house, while Raven filled only a small bladder.
Raven stayed with CAk!A'ku and one night had a dream. He said to his friend, "I dreamed that a great enemy came and attacked us." Then he had all the fowls assemble and come to fight, so that his dream might be fulfilled. As soon as Raven had told his dream, CAk!A'ku went down and saw the birds. Then Raven went into the house and began drinking up his grease. But the man came back, saw what Raven was doing, and threw him into a grease box, which he started to tie up with a strong rope. Raven, however, called out, "My brother, do not tie me up with a strong rope, but take A straw such as our forefathers used to employ." He did so. Then Raven drank up all the grease in the box, and, when the man took him up on a high cliff and kicked him off, he came out easily and flew away crying, "Gâ."
One time Raven assembled all the birds in preparation for a feast and had the bears in the rear of his house as guests. All the birds had canes and helped him sing. As he sang along Raven would say quietly, "Do you think one of you could fly into the anus of a bear?" Then he would start another song and end it by saying in much the same language, "One of you ought to fly up into that hole" (i. e., anus). He kept taunting the birds with their inability to do this, so, when the bears started out, the wren (wu'lnAxwû'ckAq, "bird-that-can-go-through-a-hole") flew up into the anus of one of them and came out with his intestines. Before it had pulled them far out the bear fell dead. Then Raven chased all of the small birds away, sat down, and began eating.
Raven never got full because he had eaten the black spots off of his own toes. He learned about this after having inquired everywhere
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for some way of bringing such a state about. Then he wandered through all the world in search of things to eat.
After all the human beings had been destroyed Raven made new ones out of leaves. Because he made this new generation, people know that he must have changed all of the first people who had survived the flood, into stones. Since human beings were made from leaves people always die off rapidly in the fall of the year when flowers and leaves are falling.
At the time when he made this world, Raven made a devilfish digging-stick and went around to all created things (shellfish apparently) saying, "Are you going to hurt human beings? Say now either yes or no." Those that said "No" he passed by; those that said "Yes" he rooted up. He said to the people, "When the tide goes out, your food will be there. When the tide comes in, your food will be in the woods," indicating bear and other forest animals.
In Raven's time the butts of ferns (k!wAlx) were already cooked, but, after some women had brought several of these in, Raven broke a stick over the fern roots. Therefore they became green like this stick. He also broke the roots up into many layers one above another.
Devilfish were very fat then, and the people used to make grease out of them, but, when Raven came to a place where they were making he said, "Give me a piece of that hard thing." That is why its fatness left it.
[Corvus appellavit saxum, quod erat tectum algis, "Pudenda, ubi crescunt crines." Nepotes patris eius rogaverunt, "Esne capillatus?" Et ille respondit, "Sane, pudenda mea pilis vestita sunt." At modo habebat in mente copias algarum, quae protegebant saxum in quo sedebat.]
One time Raven invited all the tribes of little people and laid down bear skins for them to sit on. After they had come in and reached the bear skins, they shouted to one another, "Here is a swampy, open space." That was the name they gave to those places on the skins from which the hair had fallen out. By and by Raven seized the bear skins and shook them over the fire, when all the little people flew into the eyes of the human beings. He said, "You shall be pupils in people's eyes," and ever since human beings have had them.
Now he went on from this place and camped by himself. There he saw a large sculpin trying to get ashore below him, and he said to it, "My uncle's son, come ashore here. Come way up. One time, when you and I were going along in our uncle's canoe we fell into the water. So come up a little farther." Raven was very hungry, and, when the sculpin came ashore, he seized it by its big, broad tail intending to eat it. But it slipped through his fingers. This happened many times, and each time the sculpin's tail became smaller. That is why it is so slender to-day. Then Raven said to it, "From now on you shall be named sculpin (wêq!)."
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Raven had a blanket which kept blowing out from him, so he threw it into the water and let it float away. Then he obtained a wife, and, as he was traveling along with her, he said, "There is going to be a great southwest wind. We better stop here for a little while. I expect my blanket ashore here." After a while it came in. Then his wife said to him, "Take your blanket ashore and throw it on some branches." He did so and it became Rebis bracteosum (Tlingit, câx). When they went on farther the sea became so rough that his wife was frightened, and told him to put ashore some of the fat with which his canoe was loaded. He did this, but was so angry with his wife for having asked him, that he said to her, "You better put ashore you sewing basket," and so she did. a
Then he left his wife and went along by himself. He assembled very many young birds, and, when he camped told them to go after cât!k!, the term he at that time applied to drinking water.
Afterwards he came to a certain place and started to make a salmon creek. He said, "This woman shall be at the head of this creek." The woman he spoke of had long teats, so he called her Woman-with-long-teats-floating-around (Hîn-cAkxê'nayî), saying, "When the salmon come to the creeks, they shall all go up to see her." That is why salmon run up the creeks.
After this he went into the woods and set out to make the porcupine. For quills he took pieces of yellow cedar bark, which he set all the way up and down its back so that bears would be afraid of it. This is why bears never eat porcupines. He said to the porcupine, "Whenever anyone comes near you, throw your tail about." This is why people are afraid of it when it does so.
Now Raven went off to a certain place and made the west wind, naming it Q!âxô'. He said to it, "You shall be my son's daughter. No matter how hard you blow you shall hurt nobody.
He took up a piece of red salmon and said to it, "If anyone is not strong enough to paddle home he shall take up this fish and blow behind him."
Raven is a grandchild of the mouse (kulê'ltA!nî). That is why a mouse can never get enough to eat.
Raven also made the south wind (sâ'naxet). When the south wind climbs on top of a rock it never ceases to blow.
He made the north wind (xûn) and on top of a mountain he made a house for it with something like ice hanging down on the sides. Then he went in and said to it, "Your buttocks are white." This is why the mountains are white with snow.
He made all the different races, as the Haida and the Tsimshian. They are human beings like the Tlingit, but he made their languages different.
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He also made the dog. It was at first a human being and did everything Raven wanted done, but he was too quick with everything, so Raven took him by the neck and pushed him down, saying, "You are nothing but a dog. You shall have four legs."
One time Raven came to a certain thing called fat-on-the-sea (yîkAtâyî'), which stuck out of the ocean. He kept saying to it, "Get down a little," so it kept going under the surface. But every time it came up he took his paddle and cut part off. It did this seven times, but, when he spoke to it the eighth time, it went down out of sight, and he never saw it again.
As he was traveling along in another place, a wild celery came out, became angry with Raven, and said, "You are always wandering around for things to eat." Then he named it wild celery (yâ'naet) and said to it, "You shall stay there, and people shall eat you."
Once he passed a large tree and saw something up in it called cAxdA'q. Raven called out "CAxdA'q," and it shouted back, "You Raven." They called back and forth to each other for some time.
[Advenit in alium locum et alligavit aliquid circum caput ostrei, quod protrudebat ex arena. Appellavit idem Ldas-qê't (viri pudenda).]
SUPPLEMENTARY TO STORY 1
Near a bay not far from Kôts!ê'L! there used to be a sea-water pond in which lived a beaver. Raven very much wanted to get at this beaver and kill it, so he dug two trenches in order to drain the lake at low tide. After the water had run out through them, and the beaver had become visible at the bottom, he let down a kind of hook and pulled it up.
Raven had tried every sort of thing as a post under this earth. Last of all he caught this beaver and made the post out of the bone of its foreleg [which is very solid]. That is why the world is now standing. Old-woman-underneath (Hayicâ'nak!u) attends to this post, but, when she is hungry, the earth shakes. Then people put grease into the fire and it goes to her.
After he had killed the beaver Raven killed also a big whale and got his people to tow it to the place where the beaver, had formerly lived. He got four large canoes full of people to tow it up the rapids in one of the canals he had then made. After they had labored for many days, they became tired, and he said to them, "Take it easy." Finally he himself became tired and said, "Turn into stone." All did so, and to this day you can see a large island there shaped like a whale and a string of four smaller islands extending out from one end of it.
Raven named several places in this neighborhood. One was QâguAntoqa', (A-hidden-person); another Tsêtk! (Little Ladder).
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[paragraph continues] He named an island outside, Lat!An. Still another was called LAqo'xAs!, after the name of a small canoe, because one of these was passing at the time.
Between two mountain peaks just eastward of Sitka is a hollow filled with trees supposed to resemble boys, so the place is called K!êsâ'nî-â'yaodihayiya, Where-is-a-big-crowd-of-boys. Raven appointed this as the place from which the sun would turn back north. A point on the coast just north of Sitka was called by him K!olacAtq!a', Point-holding-things-back, because when a canoe passes it coming toward Sitka it can not go fast (i. e., it does not seem to get by this rapidly). Just north of this is a kind of bay which Raven called KA'dAlAtc-xAku, Noisy-beach.
Footnotes
3:a Cf. story 31.
6:a Perhaps the anal opening.
6:b See Twenty-sixth Annual Report of Bureau of American Ethnology, p. 455.
7:a Perhaps Mount St Elias.
11:a A song goes with this.
11:b A song goes with this also.
12:a This paragraph is perhaps misplaced, the incident being confounded with another on page 17.
13:a This name does not occur in the list given by this same man (Twenty-sixth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology, p. 426.) He said it was the eighth month and according to his list the eighth month is March, which he calls Hîn ta'nAx kayâ'nî dî'sî, "Month when things under the sea begin to grow."
15:a Possibly the heroes of story 3. See also story 31.
16:a This appears to be retrospective. Cf. p. 9.
17:a Said to be a kind of bird. K!Aku alone would mean "chicken hawk."
19:a This is evidently told to account for certain peculiarly shaped rocks.
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&quot;238&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;Water Cave? A Player named, for the moment, Mak1 tells us in Xian Ra chat there's a Water Cave. Grimm supposedly told him of this. Now ordinarily I'd be disinclined to believe yet another wild goose chase prank designed to fool the hopeful and mock the explorative with fake discoveries. I might still be but I wanna tell you why I'd believe this one. It fits patterns! First one is the alphabetical diametrics. Byrendell &gt; Crypt = B&gt;C. Slyythra &gt; Tree/Tuir'El - S&gt;T. Nachtsburg &gt; Okt'An = N&gt;O. And now a Xian Ra &gt; Water Cave? = W&gt;X. So we got aBCdefghijklmNOpqrSTuvWXyz. Second is what is the North Bridge Shade Demon Lord guarding? That north island is cluttered with monsters too, makes the area seem like there might be something to it. Thirdly is some weak connections possibly to the current puzzle. The Ddemon is colored like Water, Displace is a nautical term for how much space in water is taken up, and with Day and Night come Tides.
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&quot;238&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Now I realize that I'm no Oaf, but I do think on puzzles sometimes. And sometimes Still even though there appears to be none anymore. Slyth insists there are, but he doesn't have the answers because They don't tell him anything. Could be the longest lamest weakest sales pitch designed to keep players interested that any online game has ever pulled off. What I'd require for this recent one is a small force of at least 9 to hunt up and clear out this region for safe searching and regen spot guards. Unfortunately the two biggest groups there now are at war and so are occupied with that now. <font color="#0000FF">So I guess I'll try for this myself.</font> And hope for the best, but <font color="#00FFFF">prepare to be sunk again.</font>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;54&quot;;&quot;<p>The Shade Board &gt; Shade - Non-Technical &gt; Shade Player Creations {CAT} Tracks, or The Wild Life of a Chaos Animal.</p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Check-in-the-Box <br />
\&quot;Guard the chest carefully he says\&quot; Felinara grumbled \&quot;No matter what you see or hear, Do Not Use Refresh to Repeat Actions, whoops, damnit, Do Not open it or tamper with it in any way?\&quot; She had to wonder what was so bloody damn important about it that she had to... be vigilant... fur? Well this was just great, the chest was open and empty! Glowing silver footprints led from it to an open window, broken open and the tattered curtains left blowing in the night breeze. She peered out to the 4 story drop that whatever laid within had to have endured to complete it's inconvenient vanishing. \&quot;Well this is just prime, he's gonna kill me, I'm dead! I failed and whaever it is has up and split!\&quot; So! <br />
What Was It?: <br />
This ________, a new ChAoTic aNiMaL! Is it a... Hyena? A laughing insane saharic catdog? Otter? How odd that'd be. <br />
Mosquito? Like a Large one, not even Alaska species sized, but way bigger? <br />
MantaRay? SharKey'd just love that, blaaah another oceanic terror, dandy. <br />
Hamster? An especially devilish one? <br />
Or Hell Forbid, a CatDrgN? But there already is one, right? Whatever it was perched on the roof, formless, but becoming more and more aware of itself, no more substantial than a thought previously, it now sat, watching the streets below, a shaped shapeless being of independant energy. Colors swirled idly on it's silverblack surface like oil on a rainpuddle, mirror it's thoughts. BarnCat was due to return tonight to a real mess. His coveted coffinlike chest slightly broken and totally empty and something, the thing within, out and about. Felinara sat slumped in a chair as if it was the day of her execution, she could have dropped the CAT tag and escaped, but her honor demanded she sit and wait for her repercussions, heedless to the quiet creakins on the ceiling above her. {Now, and you know who you are, who play a part in this next few chapters want to be mentioned by name and have a part in this just lemme know! As for the rest of you, reading this, and I know you are, 'cause I'm just that damn good of a writerperson, wanna take a guess, cast a vote, theorize what the Darwin this critter could possibly BE? Go fur it.} </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Fillet Vignette #1, The Beasts of Their Number. The Soar Winner. <br />
From this high up the Dark Clerics and Necros looked like ants, so she spiralled down further til they were rabbit size. She'd already gone far ahead of BarnCat thinking he was already far ahead of her when in fact his lethargic self was still in Xian Ra as he thought he was waiting for Her! <br />
A nice updraft though, the warm uprushing air tickled her feathers and she almost half closed her piercing golden eyes dreamily in the sensation that few could truly experience. Groundpounders like the BarnCat were really missing out! Speaking of him! He'd just sent her a telepathic message. \&quot;You're already ahead of me? Oh nonono, don't come back I'll meet You!\&quot; <br />
What they fear most met her halfway as Barncat, tail blazing limping frenziedly past, his eyes wild in panic and wild joy. He ran at a Necro, gauntlets straight out before him, their metal claws digging into the dark mage's back bloodily. He growled and rotated his wrists so like a fork in spaghetti the Necro's backribs crunkled sickly. BarnCat leapt over the corpse and saluted Eaglex hurriedly as he dashed to the ladder and clambered up. She followed close behind and landed dustily next to him. \&quot;Seems such a shame to leave that one Necromancer standing.\&quot; BarnCat smiled uncertainly, looked up at the moon, sure why not. \&quot;Wanna packhunt him?\&quot; She nodded, eyes alight in a hunger. They charged in, weapons swinging, ran back, ran forth again. \&quot;Retreat\&quot; Eagle's single word sent and Barn tilted his head, but obeyed. She'd make a great leader someday as well, inspiring as well as judicious. He scrambled back up the ladder, but was left waiting, and laughing at Eaglex's shrill battle cries and the wails of her prey. Clanging metal and the booms of spellfire echoed from down the ladder as BarnCat prepped up a campfire and calmly made coffee until a worrisome silence startled his concerns. He slowly peered down the ladder but hopped back to let Eaglex burst up and through. She was smoking in places and gashed. Four dark gifts and she was as good as new. But she was infuriated! \&quot;I had both Necros NEAR DEATH and now they're HEALTHY Again? How does this happen?\&quot; BarnCat'd been hearing numerous anomalies associated with the night/day magic currently afflicting Shade, so this was only slightly new to him, it made a frustrating sort of sense though. <br />
The Gargoyle was hit fast and heavy by a bolt from the blue... Dawn was on their side. But a wandering warrior stood blocking the one lane path, 'Cat growled at it and it ran, confused stupid low level obstacle anyways. Eaglex Tsk'd jokingly at the brusque tact and strode past taking to the air again. The earthbound BarnCat was stuck following her shadow as it zipped along the ground in front of him. Within moments BarnCat'd rushed inside the cooler shadows of Byrendell and Eaglex soared for awhile longer. Me telepathed her \&quot;What an Adventure, a Tale Worthy of the Bards!\&quot; She smiled cheered on \&quot;A Tale?\&quot; \&quot;Well at least a vignette!\&quot; \&quot;But who'd write it for us?\&quot; Who indeed, fair reader! The Barn still Bards even if in Jest, and before settling to a comfy landing in Byrendell, Eaglex remain aloft, enjoying the sensation but a few can truly experience, for whatever events transpired on terra firma, on foot or on the wing, she stayed nobly above it. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
It might not be an Experience Level, but... The Eightest Magician Hero {manically shrieked to the theme of greatest american hero} <br />
Look at what's happened to me,<br />
I can't believe it myself.<br />
Suddenly I'm up on top of the world,<br />
It should've been somebody else.<br />
Believe it or not I'm Maging at Eight,<br />
I never thought I could kick such åßß.<br />
Casting away with a shriek and a cloud, <br />
Who could it be? Believe it or not, it's just me. Just like a light of a new *-Day-*, <br />
It will come out of the blue. <br />
Busting you out of the spell you was in, Making your face black and blue. <br />
Believe it or not I'm blasting on eight, I never thought I could fizzle less frequently. Levelling away on a wing and a drumstick, Who could it be? Believe it or not, it's Finally me! Who could it be? Believe it or not, I already told you. {Kinda a tribute to William {CAT} er Katt, Bill Katt, greatest american hero and scored with Natasha Kinsky, a Catperson as well, and maybe Bill the Cat too, and chiefly me for finally Maging at 8! I takes my small triumphs where I can gets em.} </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
On the Loose. <br />
WyldDrgN, otherwise known as Khisanth, one of the higher ranking priestesses of {COC} and a warrior of Chaos was unaccustomed to hunting for unnamed quarry. She stopped around a street corner and held up one hand, signalling a halt. Pinkaaa and Raiven stepped silently up close. Felinara waited nervously back at the Inn, coffinsized chest repaired even repainted to appear to not have been almost destroyed by The protoform being stopped short, he sensed he was not alone, his eyeless faceless head turned left and right, assensing his environment. He could sense he was not alone, but didn't seem to mind it much, he walked further on down the alley. His silveryblack exterior still swirling with a faint spectrum of transparent colors. News had not yet reached <br />
BarnCat was actually back In Byrendell for the briefest of periods, but Shades of Chaos it was going downhill there. Like an oilcovered slug on ice, society seemed to be sliding down hill with its absurd bad taste. Noone seemed to take an interest in the outside world, more focussed on their own altered nuerochemical makeup and bizarre acts concerning Animals on their own instinct tend to avoid Humanity as a whole and arguably for good reason. BarnCat found it harder to enjoy their company anymore and the state of that present company tended to make him less enjoyable. He liked entertaining them. He could live off feeding from their laugher like ambrosia. He just wasn't feeling very Funny how times change and people do too. There was once a time he was one of those annoying new citizens to Shade. Odd and weird, but interesting in his way. He was still annoying and odd and weird, but lately seemed a little world weary, and old. This premature aging the server demon Vry'Zuhn was sending))) was really bringing him Down the alley, Wyld, Pink and Raiven followed the new being. It seemed an easy capture. It was slow and distracted by all the new sights it immersed itself in. Raiven whispered soemthing to the other two. This was going to take a coordinated action. Teamwork, a plan to be followed to the <br />
Letter on the desk of Gloomy's Inn to be signed for. It'd been delivered some days ago. BarnCat thanked the rotting undead innkeeper and loped to his reserved room upstairs. He slowly footed the door closed behind him and sat down on the edge of the bed and opened it. The writing was familiar. Seemed there was some new goings on in another world. Sounded to be as good as any reason for a much needed Vacations to that place were a mixed bag. It held strange soul level memories for him and he knew the place well like anyone who'd know but had almost forgotten their own origins. He folded up the letter, waved it over the candlelight until it was ashes and slightly burnt paw fur. He nodded and smiled, shaking his smoking paws. He was sure a short getaway would do himself some good and certainly show his spirits Boosted by adrenaline, Wyld pounced and tackled the protoform being, it struggled and swiped at her, but his blow stopped short by Pinkaaa. Raiven extended her enhanced mana aura armlike to restrain the creature further. Finally it seemed to give in and lapsed into a resigned relaxed state. Wyld Thumbsupped smiling, and all looked forward to delivering good news back to <br />
Felinara, mouth agape, eyes wide read the message from BarnCat. \&quot;Most worthy Clanimals, it is with some regret and some more resolution that I've written you all to let you know I may be inpresent from view of Shade for some time while I attend to and assist urgent matters in a homelands very few others truly know of. Know you all, I will never totally be forever gone from here and I can still be contacted, but it's hard\&quot; <br />
To explain what it was they had all been sent to capture was a difficulty. Felinara, letter crumpled at her feet accepted the chains and ropes that bound the protoform and led it silently upstairs and urged it to lay back in it's box. She hurried back downstairs and paid Wyld, Raiven and Pinkaaa what she could dig from the small recapture budget, the small amount of gld became a nonissue as all three of them looked up as it appeared they all heard from above them a chilling Laughter. </p>

<p>Spark*le<br />
RAIVEN Steals the Light<br />
Very clever! And funny too!! Well done, Cat, but should we start to be worried?? </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Be vorried, be wery vorried. The next few posts here not counting this one or replies done other than me should be a wause for corry. Ah red wine. <br />
And Gawddamn Seahawks!<br />
Dude, my hands are friggin Huuuge! <br />
Stay Tooned! </p>

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Viewing Your Profile<br />
What have I unleashed?!? Lol good stuff Barney! Cannot wait to hear<br />
more! </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Letters To home, From home. <br />
\&quot;Finest Clanimals, I'm doing well and happy as a guest of the Borrowed House of Bunce at Bag End in Hobbiton! Todo Aka BigFoot's been very gracious and I've feasted well and drank richly. These Hobbits aren't a heroic lot, but the effort they battle hours through a good meal demands merit. <br />
However, it seems Todo's a pioneering sort, with a daring mind that threatens to kill his body with odd ambitions of adventure, peculiar for his kind, but not improbable. <br />
Anyways, seems he's coming down with the samn damnable pre-aging I am, subjected to constant Sendingnaps and Refreshreload blackouts. It's gonna take both our wits about us to complete the circle, do this one last thing. Btw, if we don't make it back, Todo wanted you all to have this - LOTR Middle-Earth Player Creations? <a href="http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=3054">http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=3054</a> He's a bit of an author myself, but nowhere good as we are. Already working on a second volume too, hoping for a richer collaboration this time, but we'll see! Anyway, you're all in my thoughts often and I hope to be back sometime in the next week, depending on our success there, and a success here. <br />
P.S.: The uh, yeah, in the chest? I trust it is not disturbed yes? It's not meant to even come in contact with open air yet lest it..., well it's no matter, I know it's secure. From Belegost, with Sincerelies, B.C.\&quot; </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Immediate Openings <br />
The White Ship slipped into port Silently a few days ago in the dark of night, past Starlake Island under the overpass, above what lies beneath. The Magic of Shade having restored me to my previous size from a week or so more of being just a housecat in on larger plans in a whole other world. But that's a whole oher story and you know where that is. Byrendell, how familiar and strange it was to my eyes, I hadn't been gone all that long was I? Maybe just that time of being lost in a living memory of another time in space, an entirely different cosmic infinity, yeah that's it. I of course walked right on in. Felinara met me at the gates, looking a tad bit too guilty, something had happened. I glowered and pushed past her, ran up the stairs and blasted through the door. There it was, looking me dead in the eyes. The Coffinsized chest, undisturbed, whole complete untampered and even decorated with white and blue paints, tied with a heart red ribbon. My innards glowed and jumped like candlelight in a playful spring breeze. Felinara got a big hug, what a valentine's day presentation this was. Before she could say a word I went to open the chest, tearing off the ribbons claw by swipe by slash, and presto! Uh. uhm. I slammed the lid closed as if to keep a cluster of bats from flying out. The present, the box had been tampered with in my absence. <br />
It had indeed been out and about, contact with air and selfawareness. Just great. It had chosen it's form. The protoform clanimal was solid and living, and sleeping, dormant. At least that! Gods was it ugly though, charming in an evil way but horrible to behold. In other words it was perfect. Things have a way of taking care of themselves if ya let them. <br />
I sat on the box, Felinara hovering by wringing her paws hoping I wasn't angry. I wasn't, just deep in thought. I doubted it would awaken in time, but it was in good hands. Time was short and I was soon to be going. Again. No rest for the wicked, not if I have anything to say about it. Plans upon plans upon plans. <br />
Throughout the night I prepped up, armored up, geared up and spelled up. This was the chance. It looked like in all of {CAT} I was going to be the one. My tribe though willing is at varying levels of able. And if we of Shade were to go down to the bowels of Shadearth, blast open the very gates to Hell, we needed to do it, success or failure. Besides, Bal'Tor could Use a Shade Jester! <br />
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<p>CatDrgN<br />
Title of this thing. <br />
The night darkened fair, then gave way to light, and BarnCat in al of his glorious might, stood outside of town, making potions it seemed, half the time fizzling, but succeeded they steamed, in the cold winter air, the pack half full ready, eyes trained south, gaze ever so steady, he ran and he stumbled and tripped and slid, til he found out where the crypt entrance did hid, level one it was nice, business as same, the easiest and part of this part of the game, level two okay ouch, it hurts just a bit, getting cornered and swarmered and bruised just a bit, but here stood a legend, not proud but true, as real and humble as me or as you, the sight of G_3 made the heart gladder as he came on down south from the crypt 2-3 ladder, he asked what's the matter, 'Cat said hi I'm stuck, and G beat them in seconds and Cat was like ƒç†, so onto three, and a run here and there, a blindfold now fastened guided by G's voice there, and by some luck and skill progress was made, until they both could see level 3 fade, on to four was the next move, and succeed it did, the rocks stayed moved, and up-path they slid, level five was alive with colors and sound as scuttlers and feeders were arrayed all around, just a brief respite, from what lie ahead, potions and scuttlers made and made dead, now the descent here took them both to level six, and here they wound up in a horrible fix, moving north moving east, and west, south oh no, it's back up north to safety you go, now the path south is clear make your move Cat go Now, before that Balor demon hits you like a snowplow, okay east you should head, with the utmost speed, ah crap you're now dead, without time to e'en bleed, well shoot this confirmed it, Cat's server was shoddy, he laughed with odd mirth as they devoured his body, he mortalled, and wound up back Byrendell, and they puzzled over this, near's they can tell, and this coming from the King{COC} of the roost, dude you'll be much better off with Boost! The new Clanimal's still on the way, cross your claws, flippers, pincers, talons, tentacles, flagellum, hooves, fins and fingers. Last edited by CatDrgN : 02-18-2006 at 01:53 PM. <br />
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<p>Spark*le<br />
RAIVEN Steals the Light<br />
Nice try cat. Not all servers are created equally and neither are all <br />
phones. Even a good phone with a busy gateway can be slow. Anyway, the boost should boost you. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
I live in hopes, I wait in Verizon, lol, evolve or perish. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Era Of the yaWns! <br />
\&quot;wE aRe yaWn, maKe nO miStAke!\&quot; bellowed yaWnCat! Yawndok mellowly lifted his mug in salute and downed the ale in one fierce gulp. SexYyaWn giggled, his rosy cheeks asparkling with glitter and beer foam. Yes the whole family was here! Yawnsmom sat in the corner, skirts draw politely in close if but to conceal hairy legs and Yawn_son played with a wooden dragon near by the mom. <br />
Yawns! looked around the room, how many of one person could one person take? This herd mentality, literally, M00-ing, and pack mentality W00Fing and the odd Woofmeow or Me0w00f erupting from the weirdo corner. yaWnCat offered once slyly the next group name swarm would have to be Lewd, to which Lewd seemed ok with, lol. SexYyaWn burped again, shaking the paintings on the pub walls. <br />
yaWnCat pawed through a recently revived assortment of commentary and short tails called - barncat <br />
<a href="http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=1823">http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=1823</a> Some funnystrange stuff there, Yawnsmom leaned over his shoulder trying to get a look at all of it, but got an elbow in h..uh the face. lol. The clock had not yet struck and the party was still on. <br />
See when the five day enchantment was up, the recent EnyaWnees could freely revert back to their former yaWnless states. Probably due time too, those who weren't in on or into the big picture were taking it in a wrong direction, clearly displaying a debilitated humour faculty. But far be it for any yaWn to pity the willingly stupid. yaWnCat heard the bell bongding 12 times and stretched and yyyyaaawwwwwbbbaarrrnned, BaRned? The yaWn effect had worn off! He waved and saluted the remaining few yaWnoids, some already beginning to lose their skirts, suits and other dandy yaWnsome yaWnlooking attire and revertting back to form. BaRnCaT was done with Byrendell for another good while, until needed back in. <br />
There was one last thing to do but it had to be done waited on to do more with it. The Coffinsized Chest was getting a bit unstable. Thumpings and various wild voices erupted inside, more and more silksteel blankets where laid on it to muffle the noise, but people were noticing. Felinara had given up and angrily BOUGHT the room at Byrendell [Inn] to keep them all from getting kicked out. The Cat and Dragon revisited, ah it's good to be home, and might even visit Gloomy Vale tonight as well. Though what do you do with the time remaining to you when that time is soon to be someone else's for a time? Savor it, to the marrow. </p>

<p>pinkaaa<br />
Viewing Your Profile<br />
You little Rascal! *throughs fake mice in all directions and exits in a ball of smoke!* wahahahah! See you soon! </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
...ties all the fake mice up to bottle rockets arrayed in shouldermounted pringles can cannons and with lighters in each hand turns and smiles \&quot;Say Cheeese!\&quot;... </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Fillet Vignettes, The Beasts in their Number 2. Proper Player Condok. <br />
Nobody could really be sure of really how long he'd walked the lands of Shade, really. His graying hair and weathered face alone told the silent facial story of the places he'd been and sights he'd seen. His ice blue eyes set in deep set eyesockets had a determined set to them. Eyes like a Condor this Condok had. <br />
Here we find him sitting in the pub at Byrendell in grim appraisal of all the patrons before him, some squirming under his scrutiny, some trying too hard to ignore it and obviously so. This wuold have amused him had he been bothered to take any notice of it. His advices ran smoothly as the potions he willingly made for those in true need. Those Worthy of the help. <br />
The beer in front of him seemed impatient of itself to be drank, but he sipped at great leisure as if to infuriate it further as it foamed with effervescence and bubbles and stuff. He was thoughtfilled and his thoughts were his own, as opposed to someone else's. And fortunately so as Condok was a deep thinker as well as a slow drinker. BarnCat was busying himself with juggling potions for amusement, his own, but easier to do when not in a draconic and menacing audience. Herein we can almost see a living study in contrasts. The jovial and unserious 'Cat chattering away a mile a minute, mind everywhere at once and making no sense at all. Condok grim and taciturn, of few words and less errant thought. <br />
One could only guess how a Condor of this gravity could have thrown in with such a flighty lot as BarnCat and his personalities, but in their own way the Clan, the 'Cat and his personalities appreciated it. Loyalty of this scale was hard to win sincerely with so little in the way of material recompense or position for power, but to question this good fortune would be to doubt it. <br />
Making up half the ChAoTic aNiMaL TrIbE's representative Air Force with Eaglex who was just as loyal, though no loyalties were demanded of them, the condor Condok was an asset as a reputation associated with {CAT} and a bonus as a friend and hunting accomplice. Many a bloodspattered mile of Shade had Condok paved with various tribal members. He stood now and stretched, donning his widebrimmed hat. The beer was thankfully emptied and mug ready to travel back to the dark recesses of the pub of which it frequented. Condok was sated and tipped his hat at BarnCat and the assembled clan and as solemnly as he had arrived he then departed. A welltimed walk off into the sunset finishes this short tail rather well and in the end... <br />
...we can all be grateful to be on the good side of Condok, dark and grey warrior of {CAT} and a yardstick Shade itself could measure it's determination by. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Fillet Vignettes, the Beasts in their Number 3. Where it's been said before, of anyone, by anyone, bears repeating. Long ago a dark alliance was formed, the *~Chronicles of the Knights Errant~* <a href="http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=2898">http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=2898</a> details this. Vignettes of such grace and majesty and power that rattled the heart of those allied or opposed alike. YeloSnow, or as I still think of him as, SnoLeprd, assembled all these. <br />
Knights Fury he was known as, and a true sense of ChAoTic aNiMaL he represented. He stood on the razor's edge of danger and controversy often, but as one who snarled at the face of caution to become a danger unto himself this rarely deeply troubled him. Probably the most dangerous talon on the claw of {CAT} to be sure. In him is untapped honor tempered with a rowdy sense of realism, he had no mistaken thought of who he was and where he was in the scheme of things, a canny beast we're talkin about here. His ways were unclear to some, and dreadfully understanded by hardlearned others. Understood to the layman, understanded cause I just wanted ta say it like that, so what. <br />
Vignette's past present and future all being equal, which they might not be, but for the value of the character they present show us deeper looks at who around us we thought we knew, and know now in a new light. Telltale tales signs like steam rising proudly from melting yellow snow. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Fillet Vignettes, The Beasts in their Number 4! Jest don't Trik me! <br />
From the earliest beginnings of Shade, near as I can tell, this Trik has trode the mindscape. From at least a much earlier time than mine own at least, he's been in on the world of Shade. His mind was as nimble as his gear, his wit sharp as his Demon Screamer. He Shaded His way and that was what made him a prime Beastwarrior, a Clanimal of {CAT}. Trik was at his confunnsingest tonight, his puns flew rapid fire like a stream of dragon's breath. He was decked out in full clown and jester regalia and attire. Surrounded in Balloon animals, carved pumpkins, balloon pumpkins, carved animals and the rare extremely difficult carved balloon pumpkanimal. Absurd or Impossible weren't words defined in Trik's world. <br />
The shelves of the Shops at the Boar and Skewer laid unattended with goods exceeded only by those sold by the Elf King north of Thunderdome ever since it was discovered you could get there or anywhere else simply by benefit of the Teleport Token. Many have sought after all these goodsand golds, but have found none, yet. Were they eeeven looking? I Think Not Hard Enough. <br />
I don't, I really don't think hard enough, he boggles me too at times, you gotta wake up pretty early on the weird side of the stool to keep up with his mindset at times. 360 channels mindset, cable and satellite and enraged rabbit ear antenna. With a mind on par with some of Shade's top strategists and tacticians, maybe having already figured it all out already, just keeping mum on he subject. <br />
He's living the dream, doing what he's always wanted to do, being what he wants to be, and nothing in Shade can steer him from it. Nothing in the universe could possibly change all that. You gotta admire that in a man, or a clown, a jester or a warrior. He's as merciless afield as he is affront, uh, afore, hmmm, intown. Stand back from his splash and splattering, lay low when he's slashingly chattering. As the crowd thins out, he lets out a huuuge yawn, not the player, a verb, we've done the yaWn gig to bits already, leave it be, lol. He lets out a large mouth opening sleepy noise and gets up slowly, dusting off his costume from all the confetti and carved baloon pumpkanimal fragments. <br />
Despite his huge size, strength, levels of experience and other obseqious commentary I can add here, he's a humble Shader, not making a big deal of it. He was among the best of the best clans, the best leader that {Trk} had ever seen, and now acted as advisor in {CAT} though we chaotic clanimals rarely seek advice on matters before acting on them excepting matters of diplomacy and other boring civilities. He was already out the door before anyone could answer his goodnight. To roads unseen by awakened eyes, he walked the rainbow bridge through upsidedown caves in the clouds where moons were more numerous than stars and comets slowed down to enjoy the strange scenery scenery. Both hot Ice and Wondrous strange snow glitered on the floors and ceiling. The steelwood hinges of his doorway creaked open, then the door too itself opened. The powerful, but peaceful omnivore clanimal of {CAT}, Trik, was finally, after so short a time, back home again. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Fillet Vignettes, the Beasts in their Number 5! Felinara'd like this short and brief and to the point, alot like she is so.., <br />
Feral Statuesque. <br />
Serenly sitting as was her Custom, leaning to the left, wondering if she could trust em, or chance like winds upswept. The Clan assembled around her varied greatly indeed, from those rank fearless carnivores, to those who plant to feed. The names she'd heard often before, though hadn't really met, legends placed from shore to shore, from seasoned newbie to early vet. She hunted rarely and rarer yet, talked with humans at all, for she was quick for throats to slit and watch their crimson fall. So instead of company, she entertained a few, and was entertained back in return by those who shared her point of view. No other clan to her fit as well as all did we, so here she sits serenly, known as Felinara{CAT} to me. </p>

<p>yelosnow<br />
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<p>CatDrgN<br />
Fillete Vignette, teh Number of the Beast 6! Wave that hand behind ya, there be death cloud vapors to disperse, lol. I'll get to me later, I get enough exposure as it is on this thread, whoops, titled already! Well shoot. <br />
You already know what I'm about, or you will soon enough. Don't whine like a wounded animal, don't become easy prey, eVoLvE! Shade Happens, deal with it. Do not meddle in the affairs of {CAT}s, for we are playful, and like to bite. This life is a game, don't take it too seriously. Show some Character, some Class, or Crass. But do something, and do it soon, we're watching. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
The ClownPrints of {CAT}: Hyena Saga! Part One, Origin of the Species! <br />
Long title eh? <br />
<a href="http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=2260">http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=2260</a> </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
{A huuuuge part of the original story was lost due to a 60 second edit timeout, but let's see what was salvaged} Inspired by: <a href="http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=2260">http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=2260</a> A heavily armored figure strode up to the large colorfully addressed tentipi, YeloSnow stood guard though, couldn't have just AnYoNe walking in on these proceedings. \&quot;State yer business bud, or fry where you stand.\&quot; <br />
The figure stopped \&quot;I'm here on tribal invitation, as an emmisary of our clan and our alignment to witness due proceedings.\&quot; Yelo snatched a scroll from the intruder and saw three letters of a recognized tag on it's seal. \&quot;Yer smellin alot like Bacon, bub, ya better have a good reason for being here. Does the big 'Cat know yer here?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Heheh, Yelo, he Invited me!\&quot; <br />
Yelo leaned forward and sniffed once, getting a good eye to eye contact. \&quot;Well I think he might be outta his damn mind fur letting one of you be witness to such private clan rituals. If it were up to me I'm pigstick and charboil you where you stand. You and your so called Clan aint welcome in these dark parts. Sure a few among ya might be cool enough but yer sour from within bub, bad apples. Behave in there.\&quot; Yelo stepped aside and drew aside the curtaindoor leading to the council area. Slapping the table cackling hilariously was the new ChAoTic Clanimal! Several half empty mugs of beer tippd and rolled off the table landing in their spills, but he was the only one laughing, the rest of the establishment was in nervous whispers, silently entering and leaving or just gaping in puzzled amazement. This thing was weird, and damn ugly, yet somehow kind of familiar. BarnCat came down, looked around and saw it. He covered his eyes and groaned. The damn thing had gotten out and was already fast at work estranging itself from the Shade community, excellent, just earlier than he'd planned. <br />
After some rushed apologies, recompensation for damages, annoyances, and emotional trauma the Cat and the new critter were on their way. Trik and Eaglex sat side by side, a left side to a right side supposedly. Eaglex was ofcourse impatient, she didn't usually just sit still for long unless distracted, usually flighty. Trik was at some minor mischief tugging at her headfeathers but looking away hands behaving before he could turn around or slap his hand, she was getting real impatient. <br />
Condok showed the anonymous figure inside, leading him by knifepoint to his reserved seat. Felinara was about to intercede, then remembered the tag this warrior came from and decided their comfort level was fine right there. Sure this one was nice, but until he wizened up and switched alignments or at least to a more worthy clan, he had to be shown what position his position has him in. He was actually damn lucky to be invited and probably luckier if he was allowed to depart alive. BarnCat walked in. \&quot;Ah good great everyone's here, still I wanna call attendance, because my teacher did it alot and I wanna see what the big draw is.\&quot; <br />
Raiven and WyldDrgN of {COC}stood up saluted and offered up a couple of gift items, a Broadsword of Ego and a starter run of 5000 gold. EGO was a fond memory many of them shared, and representative of an enjoyable dark unity. <br />
Pinkaaa stood saluted and offered a few starter maps and weaponry guides, this new arrival was going to be kinda like a new ugly little brother so the feelings were mixed there, hopeful, but watchful. Trik, Condok, Eaglex, YeloSnow and Felinara stood and offered forth an emblazoned elegant and mystical permatag, that once attached to living skin would never come off. It was in a great red blue and black tigerstripe pattern and clearly read {CAT}. Finally, it would have to be time for the Witness to stand, but he had nothing visible to offer, and this was not good, dangerous even. \&quot;Anonymouse\&quot; we'll call him had only a speech to give, typical you might say of that group, but let's hear him out. Ahem. \&quot;Finest Clanimals, it has come to my attention that a new member joins your ranks, adds to the clan, increases the darkness over Shade and strengthens the Forces of Chaos just that much more.\&quot; Several members nodded teeth showing fanglike. <br />
BarnCat bade him return to his seat \&quot;You were invited as a representative of your alignment and because you of all your group were of the most help to us. I salute your bravery in turning a shoulder to your clan if for a bit to participate in proceedings amongst those of us darker, some of us would kill you on a whim. But that may be for a later time. I just swept and mopped in here and bloodshed takes hours to clean off Any surface.\&quot; <br />
The new Clanimal wheezed a short bark of contained laughter, looking more than ready to get on with the ceremony. \&quot;LAHDEEdaw! DEE? Wiggle bee tickle bee lock jaw DROPJAW!\&quot; BarnCat looked to the assembly to explain \&quot;Uh he speaks an ancient...er form of Jesterian so I'll be acting as his Translator.\&quot; <br />
Yelo leaned over and whispered to Condok \&quot;He means ta say the new critter's brainfried, can't talk right, and the cat wantsta get things underway BEFORE tommorow night.\&quot; Condok chuckled. Felinara and everyone assembled asked the questions in turn, it was a character class judgement to determine worthiness to the clan. This was a clan of character, the lifeforce of many of these clanimals shone brighter than any bland grey stack of accomplishments and levels ever could, and the tradition would continue, starting and continuing here, after all was said and done the fnal form was drawn up and stored, and it would read: <br />
Who were the character's parents? Creator BarnCat, who accessed the doors to the other other other side, the real weird one, and brought Him through. <br />
Did they raise the character? There wasn't alot of time to develop and train the new clanimal before now, but he's a quick learner, reinforced with stratured beatings, his learning curve will bend or snap, but his raising will be great. <br />
If not why? Uh.<br />
If not them who? Huh. <br />
Did the character have any childhood friends? Something this weird and ugly doesn't attract alot of real friends, imaginary ones, maybe and that is ideal, because, well we'll get to that. Any siblings? We would hope not, excepting big older stepsibling Pinkaroo. <br />
Where are they now? Why ask me? Go look for em. Does the character stay in touch with them or have they become separated? Seperated. <br />
If separated why? Because? <br />
What was childhood like for the character? Very very very odd, walls talked, floors breathed, chickens cackled from empty coops, sun dropped rainflakes right off the corner of where the roof droops. Calm and peaceful or turbulent and traumatic? To continue let's just say his night was day and and things his way did rarely stay. Does the character have any or did the character have any role models? Shiny objects and other distracting things, funny things, simple things, things that scream when you bite them. <br />
Describe them? Just did. <br />
What did the character do before he / she entered the story? It's described as he originated from the Dream Realm, and enhanced animal form, that broke free of his world, made his way through something called The Desecrated Temple, severing employment from his former employer, the gold wizard, Sumner. His soul found freedom and translation into a different form for life in Shade. Who trained the character to do what she / he does now? Reflex the Blue Jester and Sumner the Gold Wizard. His current trainers, handlers are BarnCat and whoever else, lol. <br />
What is the character's relationship with his teacher(s)? Inattentive. What are the character's moral, ethical and religious beliefs? Morals are an obstacle, ethics are a bit much to remember, and religion, thre is no one more important to worship than yourself. What lengths will the character go to defend those beliefs? You don't wanna know. <br />
Who or what taught those beliefs to the character? It's believed Nature teaches this creature how it'll function. <br />
Does the character have any unusual habits or physical traits? Scratching sniffing, cackling laughing, not making much sense, smelling odd, makes people feel a bit uncomfortable, stares. What are they? These questions repeat themselves, lol. What do they stem from? A lifetime in the Dream Realm where actions had no real or correct consequences, reality hasn't fully set in, and the attitude is still lax in regards to action reaction. How do others tend to react to them? We'll just have to see now won't we? But so far, awkward silences, some laughter, and just leaving the scene of the crime. <br />
What is the general reaction to the character of other characters? These questions do seem to repeat themselves. <br />
Why, in the character's opinion, do they act that way? Becase it is Them who are weird, and boring too, probably \&quot;not well thunk in head\&quot; {mentally handicapped, lol} <br />
Can the character kill? When did he decide (or learn) that he could? Almost directly right after he did, though death to him being his or others doesn't have any reverent hold on him, he'll avoid it from the discomfort it causes himself and others, but if something does happen, oh well. <br />
Why would the character kill? Because he can, he wanted to and he did. Does he/she have any enemies at all? From his homelands, he described a Shadow Fiend who ruled over CarnyImps and MirrorWraiths and WalkyHands. {Exact translation escapes us, but we get the idea.} Would or could the character kill them? He claims to have done so and always does so, evidently the rules of Death in the Dream Realm are vastly simalar and identically different to those we know of in Shade. What kind of relationships does the character currently have? BarnCat isis trainer handler, and possible parent, Pinka, his older sibling. WyldDrgN, a kind of godmother. Raiven, chief guidance counselor, and many many more. <br />
Does he/she have any close friends? Real ones or Imaginary ones? Bitter enemies? Walnuts, they're Bitter and he hates them. If so who? Uh? <br />
What are they like? Small round hardshelled, of the Nut family, but debatable as an actuall foodstuff. <br />
What is the history of the character and this person's relationship? Ever have a hard sharp little walnut shell stuck between your teeth for days on end? Well this was not forgotten. Does the character have any mental problems? Absolutely! Phobias? Work, Boredom, menial trivialities. If so what are they? Uh? <br />
What do they stem from? too many people, lack of time. How does the character generally treat others? Nicely nicely, until otherwise provoked. <br />
Does she/he trust easily? Depends.<br />
Or not? Huh? <br />
How does the character relate to people? People are funny noisy shapes to him, or intelligent entertaining food, and a type of creature he studies. <br />
Is he a shy and withdrawn or a condescending snob? He's suspected of a secret shyness he hides behind an extroverted personality. What does the character look like? This is where it really gets good. ok, for you LOTR people a Warg an UrukHai and Gollum blended, nasty aint it? For those not in the know, a werehyena clownjester. Does he/she have any scars or tattoos? A very intricate and alien set of tattoos on each forearm. <br />
If so how did she/he get them? This shall remain a mystery. Obviously this includes eye and hair color, but unusual gaits and accents come into play here as well. Of cuorse, greygreen fur the color of dried algae, black and white spots and stripes. Loping hopping skipping gait, nonsensical phrases most likely the reaction to things going on outside or within himself, but getting lost on the way to his mouth coming out scrambled. <br />
What is the character's normal daily routine? People watching, hunting, being just downright odd. <br />
How does he/she feel when it's interrupted for whatever reason? Irritated, highly highly irritated, silently vowing death on the interruptor. <br />
Was the character present during any key events in the history of the campaign world? Maybe in spirit. <br />
How did that event affect the character? Uh? Does the character have a notorious or celebrated ancestor? presumed it was Reflex, the Blue Jester. <br />
What did he or she do? Unknown, most likely Jesting. What do people assume about the character when his/her ancestry is known? They might assume BarnCat's just collecting up on bizzare bastard children. <br />
Does the character actively try to live up to the reputation, try dispel it or try to ignore it? It amuses him. Where is the character's homeland? Dream Realm, 3rd node to the right of Sumner's Councilroom, Desecrated Temple. <br />
What is it's history and what are it's people like? That is a whole other story. <br />
Is the character patriotic, or a social outcast? Outcast. What is his opinion of home? Home was very funny to him. What are the character's dreams? He dreams in colors, he dreams of life. Ambitions? Undefined. <br />
Goals? Unknown <br />
How does she / he seek to obtain them? Easily How does adventuring fit into this dream, or does it at all? Adventure happens along the way, if it doesn't it must be found. Does the character ever want to have a family of his / her own someday? Maybe a litter or tw of pups, but the silence of his abode is nice. If so with who or what type of person? Blah! And without the original aplomb and pomp the draft copy had, we'll just welcome Hyena{CAT} to Shade and end it off here. </p>

<p>pinkaaa<br />
Viewing Your Profile<br />
Yay! Welcome to Shade, Hyena!! That took you ten minutes Barn? lol only kidding! Good stuff! </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Uh in a way yeah, it took me ten 10 minutes kinda? But try re-asking this distractable damnable critter these same questions again without food for rewardings. It was a trial. Tends to make him cranky. <br />
To those asking isn't a Hyena a Dog? In a Cat Clan? First we don't discriminate, and a Hyena is as much a Cat as a Cheetah is a Dog, if ya get my meaning. <br />
{{Jesterdit: Time of postings indicates it was 21 minutes to post, but the first chunk was already copypasted when the webtv threatened to freeze up, the rest was from memory of the first draft, which you can see might not have been all that complete. But oh frikkin well, lol.}} Last edited by CatDrgN : 03-05-2006 at 12:51 AM. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Hyena tell Story!<br />
Quote:<br />
Originally posted by CatDrgN <br />
To those asking isn't a Hyena a Dog? In a Cat Clan? First we don't discriminate, and a Hyena is as much a Cat as a Cheetah is a Dog, if ya get my meaning. <br />
Whoops upon further research, {HighFives Wikipedia!} Hyenas are more closely related to Mongooses and Meerkats. {I had the Kat part right, lol!} <br />
Yo bosscat, Hyena very busy to talk to you but reply to question asking me. Me making killing up here, trolls and ogres slow stupid not the half smart I am! I runs slices dices guts shakes wiggles giggles and laughs cause much funny is this. Me puts the Slaughter in Laughters by move the \&quot;S\&quot; around or something. Yesterdaynight Me follows shader around. LMAO! <br />
Much funny but ok me follows Shader around, me just look want, but not hold still this shader, keeps running, me took shower! What the problem, lmao, but me follows. Ok but that another story for nowhere. When you plan to open mailbox, Bosscat? I checks the daily will be opening soon, you lazy I think but I mean in good way. Mail me better gear when can. Me begging newbie, more and more craves for the fast killing. Saw SharKey* pub Byrendell about one or few days ago. She say Hi or would say Hi if she did so in case she do, it Hi to you from her. Fighter Ranger climbing like itsy bitsy spider, eager for the more more levels me is. Training hard to pride of the clan me be! Let you down me not plans to. <br />
Signcerely, HyEnA{CAT} <br />
Felinara folded the letter and rubbed her eyes, reading Hyena's strange dialect was a borderline migraine. <br />
BarnCat leaned back and smiled \&quot;What a character, oh to be that young and fast again.\&quot; <br />
Felinara shook her head \&quot;He's a nutcase, he probably fits in too well, but he's creepy I'll say that much.\&quot; <br />
BarnCat wickedly grinned \&quot;Don't get too attached to him my dear, I have plans for him.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;And they include?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Well, all I can say for now is we're gonna fatten him up a bit more, and then... then we Kill him!\&quot; </p>

<p>Spark*le<br />
RAIVEN Steals the Light<br />
Last time I saw him, Hyena was with lucky and they were trying to burn down Byrendell </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Manuscripts don't burn, that at least, darn pyromaniac shapeshifters. Dunno Where those two picked up that behavior, musta been a coupla guys being good influences on the younger generation. -Lucky-'s probably gonna wind up with a {CAT} tag for being so darn cool, lol. And the Auction house will be a field of glowing red embers, lol, sold for 500 gold no less, hrahahaha. <br />
Firewalk with me? <br />
Last edited by CatDrgN : 03-08-2006 at 09:54 AM. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Volcana Hyeno! Hyano Volcena! <br />
\&quot;Grrr, Hyena look like TrAsH cAn!\&quot; Hyena sulked, his arms crossed and lowerlip pouted out past his snout. <br />
BarnCat slapped him upside his steelhelmed head WhacKLANG! \&quot;You smell like one too, hush up. You are Not going to wear MY Good Armor to try a Bal'Rak run in.\&quot; <br />
Felinara snickered but had to ask if this was really a wise mission to send him on. <br />
BarnCat grinned. \&quot;He's my newbie and he'll die if I want him to.\&quot; \&quot;Die if you want him to?\&quot; Felinara was shocked. \&quot;Die if I want him to!\&quot; <br />
Hyena stuck his tongue out at Felinara \&quot;You would die too if this happen to you!\&quot; <br />
BarnCat slapklanged Hyena's bucketted head with his already bruised paw. \&quot;You will not Die, you will Try, in Try there Is no Die, you either Do or Do Again!\&quot; <br />
Hyena stood up, surveyed himself, absently scratching his butt. Barnat slapped his arm, \&quot;Quit it, that's supposed to be there.\&quot; Hyena smiled \&quot;Me know, it my Butt, but something else back there!\&quot; Indeed there was, and it wasn't his tail. This armor thoughly cheaply boughtly for the price of a donated black pearl demon dagger {Ty DCD dude!}, was customfitted with hinges! <br />
\&quot;Let's go over this one more time, because it won't do any good, you don't listen and I'm boring, but the sound of my own voice is one of life's great pleasures,\&quot; BarnCat unrolled some scribbled scrolls of diagrams <br />
\&quot;This armor is designed to transform! The minute you see a dragon you can't bait away or get around you stop, drop and roll, pulling in your arms and legs and head, the shield flips to the front and the rest of the armor compacts in on itself until you finally resemble, albeit metallically a metal chest, or square metal boulder, whichever works for you.\&quot; <br />
Hyena tried this, ducked slumped, rolled and stopped, whining. Was he claustrophobic? No, he'd gotten his tail caught pinchingly between two of the sliding plates. This would not do, we couldn't have him whining in his cookware, oops, armor and attracting negative attention. A little more work and he was ready to go. {CAT} Clan's laughing great grey dope, the steelcoated can of hair homing missile fired at Bal'Rak known as Hyena. <br />
...And through Hellfire and Brimstone the little monster Made it! ...And was promptly busted on charges of attempted shoplifting of the Bal'Rak Armory. <br />
...I should have given him some money, just didn't want him teleporting.., Heh heh. <br />
Last edited by CatDrgN : 03-13-2006 at 06:13 AM. </p>

<p>Spark*le<br />
RAIVEN Steals the Light<br />
Congrats to Hyena on the rak run! He is now a true Shade Warrior! <br />
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<p>CatDrgN<br />
By whose definition? Oooh \&quot;Them\&quot;, lmao, ok cool. Some of them are ok, others are self deified &para;&reg;ç†ß. Some are worthy of the heeding, others need a humbling åßßkicking. Some can respect and be respected, others wouldn't know ߪ&thorn; about either of that. And finally, in conclusion, the definition of a True Shade Warrior... really &para;ßßes me off, lol. <br />
And now I have... Hyena Envy! BuT tHaNkS! </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Sorry bout that, for the longest time I've tried to ignore people telling me or indirectly alluding that I'm not a True Shade Warrior because I haven't done some things, or been some places and I've been in Shade now almost two years and my level and gear blah blah blah. Didn't really mean to come off as catty or sarcatsic and much of this will change soon enough. Just you watch, lol. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
The Hyenapurr's New Clothes? <br />
Whistling to himself badly, Hyena merrily cleaned the shop counter. Business was good. Would be better if he had the salesmanlike killer instinct to charge profitable fees, but gold was just not his thing. He realized he had to make some profit to get bosscat his goods too, but boss cat, or lazycat as Hyena quipped him as was already sittin welldone. <br />
The wooden box to his paw that had the \&quot;L\&quot; drawn on it, to his right, his other right, buzzed and he flipped the lid open, the fireflies within spelled out in luminous green \&quot;Sails Odor Inamint!\&quot; They couldn't spell too good, but neather cud Hyena so it trainlatet jus fyn. Hyena immediately ran to the post office and shipped out an exorbitantly high priced small healing potion. <br />
He struggled back out with a goldsack wider than the door, had to leap over it and throw himself headfirst into the sack to propel it through and the bag ripped, hence getting through but in hundreds of thousands of gold pieces. This was gnna take some small talk to kill time while he picked each gold piece up off the floor. <br />
\&quot;Ok so how weather where you at?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Uh huh, yep, uh huh, me neither been to Displace Demon, but me hears he tough to kill at very first.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Beautiful nice recipe for bile rat, but me already gots that. me cooked myself once quite total. No not self, myself, cooked bile rat myself. Me cook self would taste horrible!\&quot; <br />
After all that was said and fun he divvied up each salesgold allotment to it's designated order and grabbed items off the shelf hurriedly to send free to it's buyers. He had no idea about gld and the worth of these items never having equipped and tried them himself. He only knew large numbers hurt his eyes. <br />
He'd been in a light mood punctuated with serious shopkeeperlike mindset and peppered with spicy enthusiasm, but his sleep was quite the opposite. Lately he'd been having nightmares. In them he was pursued by a gigantic spectral cat that was trying to loom over him and steal his soul by absorbing it into the shadow he cast over him. At one time he'd woken up probably still half in dreaming and saw the huge feline shadow looming over him breathing in the lifelight that lived in him like inhaling cigar smoke, each intake of it's breath fanning the green twin flames of eyes in it's black silhouetted head and he yipped out \&quot;No, not yet, still my time, not your's yet, leave me be lone!\&quot; <br />
Remembering this filled him with a fear he'd never known from the dangers of the waking world, and a sad loneliness he'd at least always known. Laugh and the world laughs with you, but whine and you whine alone. He shook his head, scratched his air and spun spitting out raspberries tongue rippling an closed up shop before the real shopkeeper came back and noticed missing goods but significant profits. His hopping skipping retreat was followed, footstep to distance, by a looming black shadow that would one day finally claim what was rightfully his. He/it was patient though, this little puppet show could go on for awhile longer. He was the master of his destiny, he pulled the strings as easily as he pulled the limbs off of living things. He would have his day. <br />
He would get his way.<br />
And nothing would deny him. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
The Last Laugh and Full Circle. <br />
Erratic and strange, a shadow now roams the volcano at Level 5, towards Bal'Rak having gotten there and always been there. It's seen out of the corner of your eye, like a memory leaking into actual view, haunting the edges of your perception. A dashing flash of a spotted and striped shadow here, glinting teeth there. Warriors hunting the volcano experienced this, monsters will actually avoid that area, never stepping on the exact space this otherdimensional haunt inhabits. It's a rainy night in the Volcano, water drips and sizzles back into steam on the hot black rocks below. <br />
At some moments an intense maniacal laughter suddenly ear splitting in level cause any hunting group to jump or look around rapidly and be joined by more eery otherworldy cacklings that crack the nerves. A new form of darkness, a wilder heart in the night, a movement like none other, chaotic and primal in it's disposition would always be a part of the Chaotic Animal Tribe. <br />
Yes, faithful reader, the being we'd come to know as Hyena has departed us as mysteriously as he had arrived. He made no deeper impression that the mental footnotes of those who knew him, and knew him for what he was. Myself, the Hyena showed me what a Chaotic Animal could really be capable of, he showed me he could, he showed me I could. And now we close this story, eyes ringing, stars in floating front of our ears, our minds reeling and why not, just fur the fun of it, read it all over again? <br />
The End. <br />
...raises his mug in salute, blows a cigarsmelling smoke sphere and fades to blanc... </p>

<p>Spark*le<br />
RAIVEN Steals the Light<br />
Nice. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Love those full circle endings, and so concludes the Wild Life of a Chaotic Animal. The last lynx we have for ya in here is - Reply <a href="http://www.cgshade.com/board/newrepl...&amp;threadid=3169">http://www.cgshade.com/board/newrepl...&amp;threadid=3169</a> No matter the animal, chaotic lifeforms take many shapes, beware. </p>

<p>Thikmami<br />
Still Level 21 {DBL}<br />
I love this thread!. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Quote:<br />
Originally posted by Thikmami<br />
I love this thread!.<br />
Thanks! <br />
Cripes, I'm just surprised people actually read this ç®å¶, LoL! As always, inspired by all the bards of Shade, I strode forward to shine my own facet. </p>

<p>Thikmami<br />
Still Level 21 {DBL}<br />
Cat, <br />
I told you before, you should write books. Your writing style is very interesting. Sort of a mix of Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and Louis Grizzard. And I can \&quot;see\&quot; what you see when you write! Keep them coming! Love it! </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Grizzled? Gizzard? I'm gonna hafta look him up. I am into Koontz, King, Rice, noodles, pasta, Piers Anthony, Herbert, sherbet, sundaes, Asimov, Bradbury and Marvel and DC, etc etc. Nothing fancy, just the basics. And enough old scripts to shake a speare at. <br />
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<p>Thikmami<br />
Still Level 21 {DBL}<br />
Lewis Grizzard <br />
<a href="http://newnan.com/lg/">http://newnan.com/lg/</a> and <a href="http://www.lewisgrizzard.com">http://www.lewisgrizzard.com</a>/ Last edited by Thikmami : 03-22-2006 at 10:08 PM. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Re: Lewis Grizzard<br />
Quote:<br />
Originally posted by Thikmami <br />
<a href="http://newnan.com/lg/">http://newnan.com/lg/</a> and <a href="http://www.lewisgrizzard.com">http://www.lewisgrizzard.com</a>/ Holy ç®å¶! LmfTo! What a looker. </p>

<p>Thikmami<br />
Still Level 21 {DBL}<br />
Re: Re: Lewis Grizzard<br />
Quote:<br />
Originally posted by CatDrgN<br />
Holy ç®å¶! LmfTo! What a looker. <br />
LMAO! Didn't say you LOOKED like him, just that your writing style reminds me of him. And actually, if you read the page that picture comes from, that isn't Lewis Grizzard. Thats that \&quot;Weekend at Bernies\&quot; actor who played Grizzard in a movie. Grizzard is/was a funny, funny guy. </p>

<p>pinkaaa<br />
Viewing Your Profile<br />
Nice to have the Cat ba-... um. Farewell Hyena? lol It has all come to fruitition. A new era.. or something cool sounding like that.. Can you make me soup now? lol </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Stagnation Army's Soup Kitchen for the Undead is always open, ya just gotta catch me when I have a packful, I'd go outside and make some more often, but Byren's still way too crowded to work with. LoL @ Weekend at Barnie's, I thought he looked familiar, he was the dead guy right? </p>

<p>Thikmami<br />
Still Level 21 {DBL}<br />
Bernie <br />
Yes he was the dead dude. LoL. Funny fella. They say he played the H E double hockey sticks out of the Lewis Grizzard role.. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
All the Undead could learn from him, it's not exactly a Stanislovsky <br />
learned technique, except maybe in Shade. </p>

<p>Spark*le<br />
RAIVEN Steals the Light<br />
Is Shade the Game?<br />
THE GAME <br />
The first rule of The Game is you don't talk about The Game. The second rule of The Game is you don't talk about The Game. To know The Game is to play the game. You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave. <br />
Think about The Game all the time. <br />
To think of The Game is pretty cool. Think about The Game all the time. One wins the game by getting others to play the game. Think about The Game all the time. <br />
Get others to play The Game. Think about The Game all the time. The aim of the game is to forget that you're playing The Game. As soon as you remember that you're playing it, you've lost and you should tell all of your friends that you've lost. Then they will have lost. Play starts again. <br />
The Game ends when it's tired of you thinking about it. Think about The Game all the time. <br />
It's all about the game, and how you play it, it's all about control, and if you can take it, it's all about your debt, and if you can pay it it's all about pain, and who's gonna make it. Last edited by Spark*le : 04-18-2006 at 01:48 AM. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
That last The Game entry put that theme song Rrright in my head, I think it's by Drowning Pool The Game, used by Preparation H {Triple HHH, Hunter Hearst Helmsely, Jean-Paul Levesque} for his entrance theme. {otherwise known as the angry anteater} His career picked right up after he grew a beard, started swinging sledgehammers and had surgicaly installed klingon ripples put under his forehead skin. </p>

<p>Spark*le<br />
RAIVEN Steals the Light<br />
The Game Lyrics <br />
- Motorhead<br />
It's time to play the game.....<br />
TIME TO PLAY THE GAME!!<br />
Hahahaha<br />
Hahaha <br />
It's all about the game, and how you play it All about control, and if you can take it All about your debt, and if you can pay it It's all about pain, and who's gonna make it I am the game, you don't wanna play me <br />
I am control, no way you can change me<br />
I am heavy debts, no way you can pay me <br />
I am the pain, and I know you can't take me Look over your shoulder, ready to run <br />
Like a good little bitch from a smoking gun! I am the game and I make the rules <br />
So move on outta here and die like a fool Try to figure out what my move's gonna be Come on over, sucker, why don't you ask me? Don't you forget there's a price you can pay Cause I am the game and I want to play <br />
It's time to play the game<br />
Hahaha<br />
TIME TO PLAY THE GAME!!! <br />
It's all about the game, and how you play it It's all about control, and if you can take it It's all about your debt, and if you can pay it It's all about the pain, and who's gonna make it I am the game, you don't wanna play me <br />
I am control, there's no way you can change me I am your debt, and you know you can't pay me I am your pain, and I know you can't take me Play the game <br />
You're gonna be the same<br />
You're gonna change your name<br />
You're gonna die in flames<br />
Hahahahaha<br />
TIME TO PLAY THE GAME!!!<br />
It's time to play the game<br />
It's time to play the game<br />
It's time to play the game<br />
Hahahahahahaha<br />
TIME TO PLAY THE GAME!!!!<br />
Hahahaha <br />
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<p>Spark*le<br />
RAIVEN Steals the Light<br />
It's Time To Play The Game <br />
I do not think I can put this in your head, Cat, but maybe everyone else's. Muahahahah!!! </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Must be alot of audio whatevers. {Motorhead, doh!} I dunno da modern musics no mores. It gets me da feeling olds. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
An Indefinite More! <br />
I've got no shortage of quills for the ink, feathers galore I think. Makes me at least half of what I am, and half of this half is feathers anyway. I am The BaRnOwL, BardOwl of the Chaotic Animal Tribe! {Owlditors Note: If we could have a mod change the title's \&quot;Chaos\&quot; to \&quot;Chaotic\&quot;, the rest is ok as is.} We are the few, the proud, the inclusive accepted outcasts. <br />
Having set aside the quills and scrolls for The Highway to Hell <a href="http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=3473">http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=3473</a> The Cat taking two steps back and relaxing, preparing, but mostly relaxing, that highway's found an offramp to a rest stop and is liking it back there for a bit. We added to we lost we added a bit more and lost some few. LoL, that mystical motorized revolving door to our clubhouse never fails to amaze me. <br />
So, basically yes, expect more! The Story didn't end with Hyena {the one of CAT Clan, not whoeverthefthother1iz} It didn't end with the boosted physiology of the Cat, lucky him, now it's Me that has all his old existence issues, the arthritic sending, the dodderheaded blackouts, but aot of time on my talons. So I sit back, and watch this Tribe of Chaotic Animals grow up around me, and make note of it. Because, who knows, one day they might just amount to something, LoL, one day it might be our night to shine. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
\&quot;De plan, de Plans!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;It's so nice to have a plan. <br />
Wrapping up the night's aimless hunting at my campsite with a goblet of red wine from the flask, still cool from the natural freezing night air and being buried underground, waiting for my return. There's nothing more patient and patiently reliable than a well hidden stash, a well buried secret. <br />
Grimm left a few secrets behind, the sorcerous devil, and it looked like he'd never be around, to, at least not enough to truly elucidate upon those he and Lord Chaos put there themselves. He used to tell us questers that the lack of guidance was guidance in tiself. The obvious meaning escapes me, but the deeper one if one reads doubletalk well, is not good. <br />
I'm wracking and maybe wrecking my brains cracking a combination, a puzzle that might have already been trashed, smashed or outright rehashed. But this red wine is good, ah it's nice to have a plan! Maybe the lack of a plan is a plan in itself, could be, could very well be. People have been asking questions I rarely bother myself with, if at all. Why are we here, what is our purpose in Shadelife, how do we proceed? I have no answers myself, as I said, evidently I don't have the questions. I puzzle at the riddles, I muse over the actions and words of the humans, both infuriating and exhilerating. But I don't question much of it. <br />
The humans behaviors are futile to even try to fathom, the puzzles wouldn't be so puzzling if they were understandable. But damn thish ish gooood, aherm wine of an effervesh... effervescent crimson shade. Red too, see how easily that at least was defined, godsh it'sh nice.. to have a plan. <br />
You make your own goals, you meet them, or you shorten them then meet them and make higher loftier goals, you live in the moment, you prepare for the future, and you never ever forget the past. If you can't imagine the world around you now, if there's no imagination then, well I'll put it this way I could NeVeR live like that. It's nice to have a plan. What's the plan you ask? Hah! Plans. If I knew, I wouldn't tell you, and if I knew I wouldn't tell you, well I wouldn't tell you then would I? Things are afoot, things are happening, this is all you need to know. Overdue things that need doing over. You don't become a master of mystery by revealing all of the nothing in your mind. You don't become a prophet by revealing your commiserate cluelessness about the future. <br />
But it's sure good to have a wine, wouldn't have thought it all up without a nice cool goblet of red plan, er wine, plan, nice.\&quot; CaTdRgN tipped back the goblet and slumped back to gaze at the stars, BaRnOwL buzzing in his ears. <br />
\&quot;So basically, ok, asked what your plans were and you also basically answer in long prose saying alot without really saying anything?\&quot; \&quot;If that's what that appeared to be, then I guess the truth of that appearance ispretty likely.\&quot; CaT smiled smugly, eyes lowering. BaRnOwL growled a rumbling hoot \&quot;You really should have gotten into politics, you can confuse, evade and posture with the best of them.\&quot; \&quot;Zzzzz..,\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Well just golly bob dandy, bosscat. fine, sleep well then.\&quot; BaRn rotated his head around the auction room, nothing good, good stuff nothing affordable, affordable stuff being rarely any good. Oh look another damn bear's head. A sure rarity! \&quot;We do need a plan though, a storm is brewing, on the event horizon. Gods, it would sure be nice to have a plan.\&quot; BaRnOwL hung from the rafters, eyes glazed, but sleepless \&quot;But red wine would be just as nice...,\&quot; because through the night he was restless, awake, unsleeping, and had t remind himself he was okay, just nocturnal. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Odor in the Court <br />
\&quot;Just get everyone seated, I'll handle the news, fill some mugs if you would please?\&quot; BaRnOwL whispered to Felinara, who seemed claws glued to the floor in fright staring at the shadowy figure behind him. \&quot;I-i-i-is that really him?\&quot; she stammered. BaRnOwL rolled his eyes, then forgot owl eyes are disclike, so rotated his head instead. Condok and Eaglex sat and exchanged news from afield, hunts were good, fun, profitable. Condok's son had taken his gear out for a wild ride as people in this era would do to the parent's hot sports car, and had wrecked somewhere. Being unfamiliar with Shade itself the younger warrior couldn't explain or define where he had crashed exactly. Eaglex chuckld while Condok related this tale, with a final groan, hands over his face over the folly of youth. <br />
Reygar, yes he. Much younger and vital then we once knew him as, but somehow unchanged, throughout all the events of Shade having transpired he seemed untouched by it all, but this time around he was a visitor. As was Gladius, also younger of face and newer in skills, and also a visitor. Galdius had finally succumbed to the call of like insane minds, and joined {CAT} hesitantly, but seemed to be settling in nicely. At one time, when Trik was a chaotic animal, {CAT} could claim to have had all four Shade Jesters within it's ranks. The lucky green clover irish jester, Gladius. The crystallized yellow diamond snow jester, Yelosnow. The jester of hearts, that all the ladies loved, or at least liked a really very muchly lot, Trik. Then the dark, almost black, and getting worse, but unspayed, spade cat jester. The pun was inevitable, I just had to get it over with, lol. <br />
Trik had gone on to his own thing now, the {TrK} flag once again flew over Byrendell's watchtowers, and it was anyone's guess why, as much as it was also nobody's business how and what, where and who also for that matter. Some seemed overjoyed that void that {Trk} created, was once again filled with it's customary piece to that puzzle. Others seemed overjoyed that {CAT} seemed weakened or in straits now that the most logical among us had left. Trying to cheer the suffering they percieved. Wrong, dead wrong. Trik was the Conscience of the tribe, not the Consciousness, and this wuold prove self evident soon enough. BaRnOwL smacked a gavel onto a pulpit, banged a gong, rang cathedral bells and belched loudly to call the meeting to attention. The dark figure behind him shuffled his feet, eyes glowing with malice and mischief. \&quot;Thank you all for breaking your ranged magical huntfights to appear here for this grandiose announcement!\&quot; He cleared his throat, turned shakily and slowly removed the helm from he who stood behind him. A great weight of old coins, tasty meats and breads and winesacks fell to the floor from the helm, and then from the armor as it fell spilling more prized goodies. The clan as one dove into the pile, hands claws and talons open clawlike, mouths opened, eyes glazed but bright with glee. BaRnOwL nearly fell backward laughing when Felinara scowled eyes aflickering twin green flames. <br />
But the party did commence smoothly afterwards, the chatter and laughter from within could be heard all the way up on the rooftop, where the gargoyles and undead catdrgns sat, bathing in cool tingling moonlight. This phase of undead wasn't as cosmetically displeasing as previous deincarnations, he seemed more spectral than cadaverous. As solid as any bog wraith. <br />
BaRnOwL was soon flitting up to join him, his beak stained a ruby red with rich wine, head stuck in a half rotation, 180 degrees. \&quot;Shup bossh, festivitiesh're goin on down there, ya should really should gowon and join themz!\&quot; The newly dead CaTjus8u had been out reacquainting himself with undeathly fast speeds and a wholly unholy power. \&quot;Live the Chaos, in this you find your own order. Nature's order, it seems Chaotic to those outside of it. The Animals know this, it's the sum of their existence, as their senses tell their souls what their life is like. We are a Tribe, a family? A Species! What you see before you now, this ghast wearing my form, is the Cat only. speed, strength ferocity. But Chaos has promised me a power unlike any I've ever experienced, as Mortal, as Undead, even my brief stint as Slayer! For when I Lich, if I have the focus, determination, and unlive to get to it, I shall become the Dragon! The forces of magic and mana will be mine to wield as easily as any rogue's dagger or ranger's staves.\&quot; BaRnOwL shrugged, burped \&quot;Show whazhit meansh fur now?\&quot; Cat stared down, on the owl as he stood, cranking up the scary factor. \&quot;It means it's time to get chaotic in a way we've never been chaotic before, but somehow have been destined for all along. We're wild cards, OwL, unknown elements. The X factor. Let them try to solve us, our secrets are our own. Let them try to intimidate us, impress us, depress us and second guess us. It matters nowt.\&quot; \&quot;Sho whatcher sayin ish ya want me to go into your room and get your thinking cigars and your reflective wine, right?\&quot; A nod answers, and BaRnOwL flew down to retrieve these supplies. The night was young, but ageless, eternal, the moonlight showered the landscape in a glazing silver aura, like the snow that ghosts would see in their dimension. Ghosts, wraiths. <br />
... <br />
Something was wrong, why was he now wraithlike? Why were Wraiths Solid? What IS Life and Living excatly? Is all that we know or knew as existence not correct? Philosophically this thought appealed like a longlasting meal, realistically it spelled out implications that could affect All of Shade, whatever Shade really was excatly, did anyone really know? </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
A paradigm a dozen <br />
You thought I left people out? Some members of the clan not mentioned? Close, I left them outside, and I'm gonna be mentioning them right soonly here, just keep your armoring on. I'm getting to it. Our liege maximal, fearless leader, was left last seen pondering the truth of existence on the rooftop of The Cat and Dragon. {Yes that's not it's proper name, no I don't give a rat sass, deal with it} His eyes scanned the horizon, speckled with the forms of the creatures milling about below. And any clan members we left out previously, this is that time, come on out now. <br />
Yelosnow arrives, of {SOC/CAT}, one old and recognized, the other newer and disputed, and he being as he be. \&quot;Alright, okay, you rang?\&quot; Yelo huffed his way up to the roof, he was no longer undead and had lost some spryness to regaining a pulse, but he was still as ever recognizable in his yellow mohawk and numerous gold chains and feathers. \&quot;Whatchoo talkin about, foo?\&quot; <br />
CaT turned, and smiled, and we'll also allow Yelo to return to however he normally looks to your mind's eye and try to forget that absurd visage, or keep it, it looks good on him! \&quot;Yes, c'mon here, have a seat. I've been doing some thinking and I'm not so sure that's a good thing. You ever get the feeling that something is something we'renot meant to know, but are supposed to take into account anyway?\&quot; Yelo fighting with sitting crosslegged fell backwards and nearly rolled off the roof but for a lightning quick grab as then he nearly hung from his backpack straps. The backpack was squirming too. \&quot;Thanks man, that was a close deal, alright, I'm situated, you were saying?\&quot; <br />
CaTjus8u sniffed. \&quot;Is that Bacon in your backpack?\&quot; \&quot;Lmao, worse, it's Haggis!\&quot; He unzipped his pack and dropped the item we now know as Haggis. Haggis isn't so much an item as he is a menace, but we'll overlook that in favor of casting him in a more affable role or something. Haggis shook off dust and mold and grinned from earhole to earhole. \&quot;Wharzhap?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Haggis, sit.\&quot; Yelo commanded, and Haggis followed through, still smiling. <br />
CaT continued \&quot;As I was saying, I was doing some thinking and I wanna run some stuff by you and tell me what you think, if Haggis doesn't mind being a volunteer?\&quot; <br />
Haggis nodded, after Yelo grabbed both sides of his skull and nodded his head for him in compelled agreement. CaT stood up and grabbed Haggis by the ankles and dangled him off the roof hanging several feet above the ground. \&quot;Okay, Haggis, look out there and tell us what you see.\&quot; \&quot;Seewraifs Seeshrees, wraifs an freesh.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Okay good, thats what I thought too, now I'm going to change your point of view.\&quot; CaT flipped Haggis up in the air and caught him by the scruff of his neck. \&quot;What do you see now?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Hrrrmm shill wraifs an shreeez, buh nowhna wraifs ah shreez an shreees erh wraifs?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Very perceptive! You see what I'm getting at Yelo?\&quot; \&quot;Uh, not really following ya, but it is funny seeing Haggis being dangled like that, lol.\&quot; <br />
CaT snickered wheezingly, and leapt off the roof followed by Haggis, but Yelo opted to climb down instead. <br />
\&quot;Okay Haggis, stiffen yourself up like an old corpse or a steelwood staff.\&quot; Haggis straightened up from head to toe with a few audible pops creaks and other stuff that might be painful to someone who was living. CaT swept him up by the ankles, and took a few test swings of his new improvised \&quot;Zombie Berserker Staff\&quot;. <br />
Yelo finally made it down from the wall and walked over \&quot;Oh goodie, more abuse, did I miss anything?\&quot; &lt;&lt;WHAMP!&gt;&gt; Yelosnow was knocked over by a swung Haggis. \&quot;Now, this is solid to us.\&quot; CaT explained. \&quot;No Shmoo, why'd ya do that?!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Sholidh!\&quot; Haggis exclaimed. <br />
CaT swung at a Bog Wraith with Haggis saying wraif wraif with each impact until the wraif, erh, wraith was dead. Then he pantomimed and made a big production of walking up to a nearby tree, got into a batters stance and SWUNG! <br />
Haggis passed harmlessly through! His teeth were clenched and gritted, eyes closed, but he noticed the impact he was expecting \&quot;Hwowhn!\&quot; \&quot;This is what I was getting at,\&quot; said the CaT looking over the landscape with a glint in his eyes of some sort of distrust, or caution. \&quot;that all might not be as it appears to be! All that we've taken for granted was just waiting for us to wake up and notice it, Grimms Final Messages may yet hold some meaning after all.\&quot; <br />
Haggis took a swipe at a tree, then suckerpunched a bog wraith, which Yelo and CaT ended up having to kill before poor Haggis was lifedrained to nothing. <br />
\&quot;This brings to mind a couple of rhymes I've read somewhere before.\&quot; Yelo smiled, as something dawned on him. \&quot;I think it went like 'He beats his fists against the post and still insists he sees no ghost' or something like that.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Or else this\&quot; CaT cleared his throat and furrowed his brow in recollection \&quot;Ah, in all things there exists, a dual nature, evinced in matter and light, in solid and... Shade! Yelo, everything here solid Is shade. The ground we walk on is Shade, we are shades, the creatures we kill are shades, the rest is solid, hence why we cannot affect it!\&quot; \&quot;Whoa.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Shnngwoarh.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Whoa and whoa indeed, whoa it be to he, as in me, who's been thinking along these lines all of last night. You ever think that like death being limbo, that what we thought of as life is some form of afterlife, or altered life? Limbo also means where souls await final judgement on worthiness for heaven or hell or whatever else other names they go by. Just another plane of existence, not the life we assumed it to be?\&quot; \&quot;I'm thinkinnng\&quot; Yelo smiled, shaking his head \&quot;I'm thinking you need to get some kinda rest, your body's still adjusting to undeath and if ya aint careful thinking too much like this you're setting yourself up for a breakdown. You can borrow my old coffin for the night, I don't need it anymore, and Haggis sleeps underground.\&quot; <br />
Yelo and Haggis then walked back inside, Haggis excitedly relaying to Yelo the magnitude of shreez, wraifs and clanh leanderh the shmardh cadt. <br />
CaTjus8u, with 4 more days to go under that name, mercifully, crawled and leapt up to the rooftop. He should really take that advice and rest up a bit, but there was still that huge large encompassing bit of new thought to grapple with, what if this was really that, what was everything else, and did it all now follow the new or rediscovered \&quot;Law of Being\&quot;? And then, without closure or any kind of finalizing thought to conclude it all with, he was eventually asleep, dreaming lives, living dreams. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Shade-inger's Cat? <br />
UndeadBossCat, BaRnOwL here, I was meditating on the Interdimensional Network Plane and found a poem there that eerily and humorously echoed you and your current state somewhat. Better show than said I guess, it's a long one, so recline on the couch, decline to stand, a cigar in your mouth a glass of wine in your hand, and heeerre we GO!: Quote: <br />
The story of Schroedinger's cat (an epic poem) 07-May-1982 <br />
Dear Cecil: Cecil, you're my final hope Of finding out the true Straight Dope For I have been reading of Schroedinger's cat But none of my cats are at all like that. This unusual animal (so it is said) Is simultaneously live and dead! What I don't understand is just why he Can't be one or other, unquestionably. My future now hangs in between eigenstates. In one I'm enlightened, the other I ain't. If you understand, Cecil, then show me the way And rescue my psyche from quantum decay. But if this queer thing has perplexed even you, Then I will and won't see you in Schroedinger's zoo. --Randy F., Chicago Dear Randy: <br />
Schroedinger, Erwin! Professor of physics! Wrote daring equations! Confounded his critics! (Not bad, eh? Don't worry. This part of the verse Starts off pretty good, but it gets a lot worse.) Win saw that the theory that Newton'd invented By Einstein's discov'ries had been badly dented. What now? wailed his colleagues. Said Erwin, \&quot;Don't panic, No grease monkey I, but a quantum mechanic. Consider electrons. Now, these teeny articles Are sometimes like waves, and then sometimes like particles. If that's not confusing, the nuclear dance Of electrons and suchlike is governed by chance! No sweat, though--my theory permits us to judge Where some of 'em is and the rest of 'em was.\&quot; Not everyone bought this. It threatened to wreck The comforting linkage of cause and effect. E'en Einstein had doubts, and so Schroedinger tried To tell him what quantum mechanics implied. Said Win to Al, \&quot;Brother, suppose we've a cat, And inside a tube we have put that cat at-- Along with a solitaire deck and some Fritos, A bottle of Night Train, a couple mosquitoes (Or something else rhyming) and, oh, if you got 'em, One vial prussic acid, one decaying ottom Or atom--whatever--but when it emits, A trigger device blasts the vial into bits Which snuffs our poor kitty. The odds of this crime Are 50 to 50 per hour each time. The cylinder's sealed. The hour's passed away. Is Our pussy still purring--or pushing up daisies? Now, you'd say the cat either lives or it don't But quantum mechanics is stubborn and won't. Statistically speaking, the cat (goes the joke), Is half a cat breathing and half a cat croaked. To some this may seem a ridiculous split, But quantum mechanics must answer, \&quot;Tough @#&amp;! We may not know much, but one thing's fo' sho': There's things in the cosmos that we cannot know. Shine light on electrons--you'll cause them to swerve. The act of observing disturbs the observed-- Which ruins your test. But then if there's no testing To see if a particle's moving or resting Why try to conjecture? Pure useless endeavor! We know probability--certainty, never.' The effect of this notion? I very much fear 'Twill make doubtful all things that were formerly clear. Till soon the cat doctors will say in reports, \&quot;We've just flipped a coin and we've learned he's a corpse.\&quot;' So saith Herr Erwin. Quoth Albert, \&quot;You're nuts. God doesn't play dice with the universe, putz. I'll prove it!\&quot; he said, and the Lord knows he tried-- In vain--until fin'ly he more or less died. Win spoke at the funeral: \&quot;Listen, dear friends, Sweet Al was my buddy. I must make amends. Though he doubted my theory, I'll say of this saint: Ten-to-one he's in heaven--but five bucks says he ain't.\&quot; --CECIL ADAMS <br />
Respectfully from The Straight Dope / Cecil Adams So, you see here the rich unknown ancient newly discovered tradition of the Living Dead Undead Cat is a commonality that really stands out here and other places. I would also advise the random reader to not be trying this at home, it's a CFS thing, but some people do require the extra little advisory, lol. Hope this clears things up fur ya boss, if not at least an amusing confusion to savor for awhile. ~BaRnOwL, {CAT} Bard, Herald, requisitions, armory, accuonting, overworked, underpaid, chatmonger. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
A Cat's Age <br />
{Aherm!} \&quot;Know ye that.. whoops italics, lol, brb!\&quot; \&quot;|?\&quot; SMACK! \&quot;/!\&quot; bing! \&quot;There we go, alright, let's see here. ...shuffles some papers around... Ah yes, Know ye that, ok we covered that part, blablablah. In the Beginning CAT Clan was unknown, we dwelt in a world most of Shade hasn't seen, a Realm called Middle Earth. It started with the first saved up 1000 gold we could find. 1000 gold, start a clan, start today, easy one step process, start now. Tag friends, and Battle other people! Well, we didn't know many other people there and alot of the tags at that tender new age of our's seemed hostile, edgy, a bit much to jump into just yet. We never asked to join someone's clan yet either, we waited. Patiently in the shadows, the darkness of cluelessness and inexperience, we waited. After mastering movement, yes, walking and swinging a sword, directions to doing this, and discovering our ages old friend, Again! Saved us numerous repetitive Norths and Attack Wests. Should have seen the first days of Run, oh fleet footed townhopping mile eating constantly fatiguing run run run, what fun. From Moon to Sun, we'd run. We sat in the pub at Bree, we meaning I quite alot of the time, but with us it was me and fellow newbies, freshfaced singledigit experienced little unknown nobodies, full of questions and vacuous of perspective. We had talks then that make me chuckle now at the topics naive young warriors blunder hazardously through. <br />
&copy;øðdamn pkillers, one would say, so and so killed me and stole my gear! I listened intently, tensing, people could kill other people here and steal that which we wore and fought with? But first I asked what the hell a pkiller WAS! It sounded a bit obscene or crass whatever the killer of P could be. Overimaginative then and now. So we sat and discussed pkillers. Something that to this day, between you and me fair reader, you can never train for ahead of time. Knowing what Not to say, laying low, learning in silence and using every bit of information for yourself and what you could spare for others. Unprepared we were for a pkiller to enter the pub at Bree, lords of shadow he seemed massive, the users of this pub I'd never seen dressed so blackly! {immediately brought to mind a humanoid stealth jet} <br />
This was when the best armors you cuold buy and hunt for were glazed platemail, elven steel {luminous or brilliant blue steel probably the equivalent of your steeljade or sapphire in Shade} and the only recently added black steels of the Nightshade and Assassin attire. { Back t my wannabe old codger rant: I subsisted there for a year plus on glazed plate, burly longswords, warriors helms, spiked iron shields elf shortswords, steelwood and elven bows. I didnt exist in preseal pre rak Shade, but I can pretty nearly imagine that} Getting to the point this was a tough customer, not someone to mess with right off, and yet, here we were, for some odd reason we were explicably provoking him. Pkillers don't like being talked about, wink wink nudge nudge, lol, and this one was nooo exception, he raged into the room like a being of angry flame saying in badly spelled language WAT U LITL PUNKZ TALKN BOUT? YA WANT SUM MO O DAT I GAV LIL DUM___ OVA DERE? Now I tell you, I bristled, I instantly disliked this loud bellowing buffoon right at the words of him. <br />
Some of us spoke out, we protested, and were ordered outside and slaughtered, our bare limbo spawned bodies tossed back into the room like discarded dogmeat. This was ridiculous, how could anyone function in this world when the first clumsy steps outside sent us directly to ressurects? I never knew what Feedback was for, and even after was taught by the pkillers it was a despicable thing to utilize and was more abhorrent than pkilling itself. <br />
So, I never used it, to this day still refuse to, but really don't need to as much anymore, at the level and experience an savoire mmwrpg faire I am at now it'd seem pretty childish. At least to how far I've developed my character now as opposed to those then. But here we are, and the time came to switch towns, move on, leave, but when? This my readers legion that ye be in readership cause I'm just that damn good of a writer, is when you begin to learn to survive, each new bit of knowledge giving you a sense of sheer thrill, an edge over the herd, a step ahead of the predators. You begin to feel real slick, and deceptive. Sure each misstep was fatal and a hardknock school lesson to the brain, but you learned, and you evolved. You lost experience points, but your brains, your real brain, the one that governs the fate and choices your life in Shade and other places takes, grew smarter, and a bit more durable. Those who didn't toughen up and tough it out faded, quit, fled in tears. We sympathized, but we rejoiced in relief they left for a place more ideal to them. Fates willing we should all find such a place, jk, lol, I'm here, if not damn close to where I should be. <br />
I'm losing myself in allegory and alligators here, but back to the point, ... ok Messaging, ok, good, talk to people, some answer, some don't, and yes I WAS too damn cool to have been doing that blasted ASL nonsense some of you youngsters and young at heart have ever been up to. I wasn't there to Hook Up, it was far more fun to be a character amongst other colorful characters. I dont need to know your real name, you don't need to know mine. {You probably can if you need to, but it's mostly unimportant} <br />
{What's cooler? Being the CatDrgN? Or being ordinary everyday boring real life Hugh Jackman that I am, the answer is simple, I'm not really hugh jackman, I'm Dennis Hopper, DUH!} <br />
But ok, messaging, lol wow I'm getting impatient for myself to get to the bloody point sometime before the next shade update. In the Messaging you can see who's online! You memorized Names, and if Names changed you memorized what they were Wearing, and if that also changed, which it very well can do just that exact thing? <br />
Three simple letters, numbers, symbols. <br />
Three simple letters that mean nothing and everything, a ball of mud or an entire world. A Reason for Being, or just being for any old reason. By now I knew I could have one of my very own! Some of these three letter tags, clans, they were huge! From ten to 50 members, I wanted that too! But what three letters. That answer was way too easy, from way back then, to this very day. It took a break from me so I could experience other clans, but it never left me. {CAT} <br />
...takes a gulp of coffee from one cup and wine from another, then wondering how he could have been so absentminded that he left both half-filled!... <br />
Yes, about three years ago, in a whole other world, the first CAT Clan was borne, and now you know, as a member of this tribe, wearer of the tag, repurrsentative of the species, its and your own. And it was then I joined my first new member, me, and for weeks on back then, my first last and only member was me, lol! <br />
CAT Reappeared in various forms throughout the years {The ThunderCats of Middle Earth, Cellphone Adventure Team, Realm Of The Claw and some other lame showy stuff}, even as different letters the concept stayed the same. The claws grew a bit bigger, the vision a bit darker, making alot of the rest of things look brighter actually, more promising. From the small running fearful barncats to the larger louder and probably sometimes over the top Catdrgns, CAT Clans evolved. I look at this current roster, as of this date ten, and later maybe lesser maybe more, but I see it as the ultimate culmination of all I learned of and from clans, from and about myself, that little bit of information become a living philosophy I taught myself and shared with some others, some fellow characters in a fantastic world we adventure in. There's always a bigger beast out there to be prey to, but there's always prey to predate upon. Symbiosis and the food chain, etc. It's a Jungle out there, but it's a good one to be a Chaotic Animal Tribe in. <br />
{Coffee and Red Wine, well that explains all this.} Let's conclude this one here, while I'm still only moderately behind, mostly awake, merely halflidded, and mildly entertaining.\&quot; To <br />
be<br />
Catinued. <br />
Last edited by CatDrgN : 07-03-2006 at 11:50 AM. </p>

<p>GL@DIUS<br />
Re: A Cat's Age<br />
Quote:<br />
Originally posted by CatDrgN<br />
{Aherm!} <br />
, the answer is simple, I'm not really hugh jackman, I'm Dennis Hopper, DUH!} You can't be Dennis Hoper, I AM Dennis Hopper!! Wait. . . . . .or maybe I'm Bruce Dern . . . ? </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Laura Dern? You were hotter in Jurassic Park than you were in Blue Velvet! {not a high point in This actor's career, but the paycheck speaks louder it seems, than common sense, lol} Just forget all that, Easy Rider, that's all you need to think on. <br />
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<p>GL@DIUS<br />
Bruce Dern, Barn, BRUCE. <br />
Starred in such great films as Support Your Local Sheriff and Silent Running. <br />
CatDrgN<br />
LoL, I avoided most westerns, dad tried raising me on that stuff, but I could never really get hooked on them. [i]Shades of brown, sienna, burnt umber, blowing desert plane sands, slow two chord music, close up shots of ogres and trolls in cowboy hats, badly spelled accents. the swinging washboard doors to the pub are kicked up to reveal the black steel silhouette of CatDrgN \&quot;I'm alookin fur Madhouse Glad, yer comin ta jail, dead er alive.\&quot; <br />
Gladius kicks over a table slowly, in Sending))), rubbing his bleary eyes til his screen clears \&quot;You aint a'takin me in Sheriff! I done served mah time in th' Bal'Rak Slammer for the golden baron heist you an yer CAT Posse busted up.\&quot; Glad drew a speargun and fired! Twanging To Be Continued pops up in screen in what looks like times new roman cut from soggy toast slices.[i/] Nope, not really into westerns, lol. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
A quite literally Midsummer Night's Dream! It could have been all the red wine last night, deceptively watery, no matter how many living things I had to rip and wring out for each goblet. It could be that I got mysteries on the brain, playing out over and over in tired and incomplete loops, buzzing past til the eyes are glazed and the brains are porridge. <br />
I suppose I'll start from what earliest visual I can remember. The swamp, at Dawn, and a crypt entrance smaller than the one we now know. <br />
(O) It's entry smaller and slightly to the left of center, given the ripples diameter, whatever. (o ) BaRnOwL it was, out there. Sure it was probably unsafe for his small level of endurance to try, at least alone. CatDrgN, me, soon joined him. <br />
We went in together, sure enough the chamber was all ragged and rubbly of wall and I thought we were back in the normal known crypt, until I stopped and squinted and saw the differences in placements, dimensions and that we were surrounded by Drooling Fiends, slime gleaming off their bluish green hides from the torchlight. <br />
Now some have referred to me as a prophet, and prophecies often happen in dreams, but the label seems lately offered sarcastically, and I distrust about everyone, even myself, even my dreams. But sometimes you just have to write something up before it fades totally from memory just in case, because in this dream we went further on in! We explored! When you find a new area, damn the safety go as far as you can so you Can be the First! Exploration death is THE MOST NOBLE Sacrifice I can think of. I was probably gonna be just fine, but the OwL? Ah well, lmao. We battled past the Droolin Fiends, the OwL casting Fireball and weakly swinging an ebony blade, and me yeah kickin arse as usual. <br />
The next level down can only be described as Beautiful, beautiful in the way only a new discovery could be, no matter how distinctly Unbeautiful it truly was. The floor was dotted with swamp and lava and paths and some other stuff couldn't identify, didn't give it a look either, because soon we were set upon! Just east of us came a beetle-like thing the size of eight men, or two towns! <br />
It attacked us both simultaneously with Spiralling Firespit, fireballs whizzing everywhere in fast coils and waves from it's huuuge mandibles. OwL nearly bit it but he ran and hid behind me healing himself then healing me as I unloaded full speed on this new huge creature. Despite it's size it died in three hits! But it didn't really die, It couldn't have, but here it was, and it dropped Nothing. We proceeded on, hearts racing, minds fogged but sharpened with adrenaline. <br />
Probably explains the weirdness we encountered next. Ladder Down. You know that Zombie Kingimawhatsit you hear in the rumours? He made his appearance here. <br />
\&quot;Insipid mortal scums! Shams of pale copies of True Undeath! You think Chaos invented Undeads? I was here since LONG BEFORE Grimm invited Chaos to these lands.\&quot; He bellowed, his crown shaking scrapingly on his bony head, claws flexing at his sides, eager for battle. \&quot;Why now have the minions of light and dark have finally intruded upon my quiet chambers?\&quot; \&quot;Cat? He's uh pretty ticked, let's port outta here and call it good huh?\&quot; \&quot;Not a chance, but this one, this one's our's. Now fireball him or I'll kill you after I've killed him!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Like Doih you Can't kill me, you're an advanced player and therefore cannot--\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Shut. Up. I'll kill you Before I kill him them, by letting him kill you first, try to conceptualize the scheme there.\&quot; \&quot;Do you two upworld fleshbags want to continue jawing eachother or do we allow me to Demonstrate why Nobody trespasses my domain? What? Nooo.. Hurrrggh HrrRRROOOAAAWWRRH! KILL!\&quot; <br />
We took too long thinking, this was bad, it was Dusk. And where the King once stood was what we would deduce now to be known later as.. a Night Stalker! His armor was smooth, plated, almost organic, like the shells of insects and the scales of dragons. His helm was wedged, triangular, black with purple browplates and rubyred eyeports almost on each Side of the faceguard lizardlike reptilian, ebony and obsidian.. <br />
This was what a full set of Stalker equipment was like, omg, and how I wanted to kill this guy and wear this Stalker Helm to chat, not saying anything, just silently smug until the first person noticed something different. Who knew what powers and abilities it increased. And we'd never find out if we stood still theorizing while HE CHARGED at a run, ebony blades jutting out from it's fingertips, it attacked diagonally too I think unless my refresh was slow, lol. I slammed my fist into the wall next to my bed reflexively striking out at the Night Stalker, but effectively waking myself up, it still felt real enough I wanted to get a good look at myself. Was I in Limbo wrapped up tightly in Sending))))Shrouds? Was I wearing this all this new gear? How did I look what was the item descriptions? What stats went up? <br />
Reality hits like a heavy dank grey miserable something. Because That was Just a Dream, just a dream, just a dream, dream. Part of me thinks I'm now hot on the trail of something new, as if I'd gotten a hot off the brains Hint from Grimm Himself! <br />
But Grimm was no longer giving hints, Grimm was no longer among us, that we knew of at any rate. <br />
I fell back onto the cushions of my coffinlike bed, in room 667, just to the left of evil btw lol, and made plans to hell... follow Up on this find! I wanted to go back into that throneroom! Sans the liability BaRnOwL of course. {Edibard: thanks boss, ß箜 you...} {Jesterdit: LoL! Sorry OwL but it's true, you were no good in there!} And so I planned, to ride the no horse of hope, the nonexistant ship of faith, on the route of imagination, in the world of creativity, to the remote wildlands of newfound discoveries and feeling completely at home doing so. </p>

<p>pinkaaa<br />
Viewing Your Profile<br />
Lol! I think conceptualize should be the new word of the day, it's really cool-sounding hehe </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
What can I say eh? What can I say, it just kinda popped out, <br />
conceptualize the abrupt eruption of the verbal utterage translating to written medium, quite superfluous actually. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
{CAT} Clan War Journal? <br />
Lmfgdao, but seriously I guess there could be stuff said here. This is only if they've taken to hiring mercenaries, much more experienced, but equally depraved warriors then they. Though the enemy of your enemy is not always a very good ally they don't seem to be that picky! Guess when the eventual backstabbings do happen, Again, they'll still be surprised. Not often have we had such unworthy, but yet still quite deserving enemies, let's clarify the terms though. As we see them. What seems like eons ago, a Grimm Intervention had to happen. The clean orderly win to loss war the humans could have fought was marred by numerous foul and outright disgusting displays of infuriating inflaming exhibitions of deplorable behavior unbefitting any warrior born. Many among us think that this latest spurt of guck was spurred on by the absence of Grimm from Shade, encouraging the masses on to further and more fearless acts of aggression and aggravation. This isn't to point a finger at either side, well it is, but let's not verify which side by piping in foolishly revealing who and why. It's a story, read it quietly maybe liking it or walk away fuming. <br />
Wars have been fought before without nearly so many forcable banishments. Grimm and Chaos were sportsmanlike in knowing that Shade would be a form of Chess or other Risky board game, they built this reality in this way. Not just Only in this way, but this way prevailed when it seemed there was nothing better to do or a more worthwhile way. The poison in closest reach is still within close reach, and like the fruit of temptation hisses to be picked, no matter the consequences. The Gate had stood for so long a time, impassable and impossible that only a few dedicated tireless groupings still determined to open it persisted. The Displacer Demon through it all laughed. Now while the Gate and the Demon were surely noble goals it seemed this small determined group was very exclusive, denying themselves help before even they themselves could offer it, whether they realized it or not. Some did, and those some alone will still fail. Not through any faulting of lack of skill or drive, but by numbers, sheer numbers, the lack thereof. <br />
Alot of confidence in Self and not alot in Others, and the constant reminders we get to receive of this on a nigh daily basis have pretty much left alot of us to have left alot of them to their own devices. This is not to say the inclusivity of the elite and focussed GateCrashers has forced the rest of us to war. This is to say the war works to remove yet other obstacles to the evolution of Shade, Eachother. <br />
We have seen the Enemy and It is smelly. Opinions ride high like tall stacked manure, repulsive and attracting flies. The flies, what would the flies be? Who? Who cares. Those attracted to feasting on this vile base substance for their sick sustenance. <br />
Many of you are still too young in the land of Shade to remember the events that influence us even to now. Those of us who do remember, still carry the burning embers of rememberance, the wrongs still needing righted, because the righteous are still wrong, and some apparent wrongs are relied on to set things right, {Jesterdit: ?~tw?tch~?wtf?}, or whatever, lol. <br />
At the first time I'd ever seen this I was a cautious detached neutral, though neutral wasn't accepted as an actual alignment, it nonetheless Was. Maybe still Is, and Zanden's Blessing to those who still carry the grey torch of neutrality. Those were comfortable times, tense, but distanced. But even as Neutral we began to see something seriously seriously wrong with the big picture. <br />
These are interesting times, when the brightness can seem as murky night, yet the darkness illuminates the way. Friends are made, enemies are assumed, sides choose and are chosen. Neutrality is tuggawarred and eventually the side with the most strength of character and sincerity wins. We lived in those interesting times. Still would be nice at times to be totally sure that 100% of the side you're on is 100% on your side, but til then yes we are still quite capable of distance, detachment, and decision, discernment. Some other D words, but blah, who cares about them. Helps that the sides are still mostly clear on who and what they'll accept onto their... Side. You can reject what you will, and risk weakening your cause in the name of ideals, or you can accept any old thing, lumps and all, and risk nothing but enhancement. Whether you're fighting a war, or a displacer demon, what you accept in will only help more than what you reject out, given you choose wisely. No guarantees though, you could recruit a real albatross or a unknown and valued asset. These things in time become clearer. What we know for now is we each are Shading for what we believe in, and more power to us. Game On! Our most deserving targets, the obstacles to what we see as blocking up the machinery of Shade, the ecosystem of a perfect machine? Or just the walls set forth by other things and people obstructing what is only our own perfect vision for the world? <br />
Maybe that's too much thinking, maybe just doing is enough, for action is ultimately what gets things done, action is doing. Thinking is Planning on doing. Did'nt help that some things decided they needed us doing them as well, but this was their decision, we are only the consequences, part of having chaos itself in your nature. Agents of Karma if nothing else, though any connection to that one of the new three ruling figures of Shade remains to be seen, when they themselves show it. <br />
We're not saying what we're doing is right, well not right as in correct maybe, but Just. Right is the belief in something that leads you to living in what is best for you, Just is the act of trying to retain this. Scourges plague the land true, and many even myself have varying opinions on what Exactly these may be, but when enough of us agree on one species of vermin to exterminate, Nature Itself help the object of that detection. <br />
This is where things stand, or how things appear to be standing enow from the eyes of those in a tribe of chaotic animals that to this day will never truly understand these silly humans and their deceptive consensual illusion they call civilization. Pppfffhttt, sigh, lmao... Game On! <br />
Last edited by CatDrgN : 07-17-2006 at 12:22 PM. </p>

<p>Darth_Insidious<br />
RBC! The Best, We Be!<br />
Re: {CAT} Clan War Journal?<br />
Quote:<br />
Originally posted by CatDrgN <br />
These are interesting times, when the brightness can seem as murky night, yet the darkness illuminates the way. Amen to the whole thing Cat, but especially the above quoted. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Thanks. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Venting Exhaust <br />
\&quot;Killkillkillkill, Killkillkillkill, Killkillkillkill, Killkillkillkill, Gods you Bore me!\&quot; growled SmiLodOn as he slammed some braggarts face into his beermug, effectively shattering both \&quot;shut up and kill then, damn your blathering hide.\&quot; SmiLodOn had once again about had his fill of Byrendell, between the raving paranoid repeatedly offensive on the defensive to the braindrilling monotony of S.S.D.D. it was time once again to take it to the fields. <br />
It wasn't that he couldn't keep company, it was the company they keep, why some of those he saw as some of the most admirable steadfast and capable warriors in Shade would surround themselves in homicidal savaunts was beyond him. Humans, while some of his best friends were humans, he would never truly understand humans. A bug eyed lunatic raved in the corner of the pub, blood and bits of leather armor dangling from his sword and teeth. Elsewhere a heavily made up overweight bearded lady snuggled up to a blissfully unaware young warrior deeply in love and intoxicated. A silent few sat watching in refreshing silence as a study in the gutter scrapings of society acted itself out in the pub. <br />
\&quot;Hey all! I got a full set of Sorc Nimble, Divine and Plat for sale fr 500 k!\&quot; SmiLodOn groaned, yay, someone else who for whatever reason didn't know there was an Auction House. {Sure it went down a bit here and there lately, but hey, the general economy could withstand a burp and hiccup here and there!} Young warriors wear armor they kept falling into the boots of, weilding weapons that squashed them when they overbalanced and fell on them, and a week ago some poor little squirt cast TwistOfFate on the very first star he saw that night and we haven't seen the kid since. <br />
Byrendell used to be a kinda fun place, and at times it could still be as much or moreso, but not tonight. Dregs, derelicts and deranged drunkards layered the floor like bodies on the battlefield. Let the BaRnOwL weather this place, exp isn't gained sitting watching the mere concept of civilization melt away like tallow. CatDrgN was a level 14 SmiLodOn, and there was no pointing in stopping and resting there. Onwards and Upwards, there was a Character and a World to advance. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Vaya con Dios, Trik Grande. <br />
Quote:<br />
Originally posted by CatDrgN<br />
Jest don't Trik me! <br />
From the earliest beginnings of Shade, near as I can tell, this Trik has trode the mindscape. From at least a much earlier time than mine own at least, he's been in on the world of Shade. His mind was as nimble as his gear, his wit sharp as his Demon Screamer. He Shaded His way and that was what made him a prime Beastwarrior, a Clanimal of {CAT}. Trik was at his confunnsingest tonight, his puns flew rapid fire like a stream of dragon's breath. He was decked out in full clown and jester regalia and attire. Surrounded in Balloon animals, carved pumpkins, balloon pumpkins, carved animals and the rare extremely difficult carved balloon pumpkanimal. Absurd or Impossible weren't words defined in Trik's world. <br />
The shelves of the Shops at the Boar and Skewer laid unattended with goods exceeded only by those sold by the Elf King north of Thunderdome ever since it was discovered you could get there or anywhere else simply by benefit of the Teleport Token. Many have sought after all these goodsand golds, but have found none, yet. Were they eeeven looking? I Think Not Hard Enough. <br />
I don't, I really don't think hard enough, he boggles me too at times, you gotta wake up pretty early on the weird side of the stool to keep up with his mindset at times. 360 channels mindset, cable and satellite and enraged rabbit ear antenna. With a mind on par with some of Shade's top strategists and tacticians, maybe having already figured it all out already, just keeping mum on he subject. <br />
He's living the dream, doing what he's always wanted to do, being what he wants to be, and nothing in Shade can steer him from it. Nothing in the universe could possibly change all that. You gotta admire that in a man, or a clown, a jester or a warrior. He's as merciless afield as he is affront, uh, afore, hmmm, intown. Stand back from his splash and splattering, lay low when he's slashingly chattering. As the crowd thins out, he lets out a huuuge yawn, not the player, a verb, we've done the yaWn gig to bits already, leave it be, lol. He lets out a large mouth opening sleepy noise and gets up slowly, dusting off his costume from all the confetti and carved baloon pumpkanimal fragments. <br />
Despite his huge size, strength, levels of experience and other obseqious commentary I can add here, he's a humble Shader, not making a big deal of it. He was among the best of the best clans, the best leader that {Trk} had ever seen, and now acted as advisor in {CAT} though we chaotic clanimals rarely seek advice on matters before acting on them excepting matters of diplomacy and other boring civilities. He was already out the door before anyone could answer his goodnight. To roads unseen by awakened eyes, he walked the rainbow bridge through upsidedown caves in the clouds where moons were more numerous than stars and comets slowed down to enjoy the strange scenery scenery. Both hot Ice and Wondrous strange snow glitered on the floors and ceiling. The steelwood hinges of his doorway creaked open, then the door too itself opened. The powerful, but peaceful omnivore clanimal of {CAT}, Trik, was finally, after so short a time, back home again. By my eyes, and you may know me, but introductions happen at the end, for now you just read. A lone golden bell ringled on the pub floor at the tip of a toe kick from a CATDrgN, bringing me back some great fun memories. Trik was now one of many great fun memories, still recent but still absent. Trik had taken the cat in on the good word of a friend, to Trk clan, and thus began an unforgetable journey that wuold have them both possibly forever changed. <br />
Later at a time when all seemed at one of it's most desolates, Trk merged with ZZZ into EGO Clan led by the shapeshifting yaWn and those seemed as glory days. Excepting that people now assumed this neutral at heart warrior to now serve Chaos, he always stayed grounded firmly in who he was and what he was about. Some of the Trksters got a little darker, but Trik pretty much kept as he was. There was either very little to no change or no change needed, and then when it came time EGO moved on into the COC Clan you know today, or at least as if this date as Chaos is an ever changing constant as are many of his followers. CATDrgN's odd instincts led him to combine both visions, of old Trk class and distance to EGO's assuredly dark posivity, and the concept itself went feral. <br />
{CAT} Clan was formed, and week by week more and more joined on in, it seemed like a good idea, that is until Trik joined, Then it became a Great idea! For as Trik joined, the figure the 'Cat saw as the epitome of well thought out deliberation becoming a CAT solidified the 'Cats faith in their clan as a working concept, and so it was. But, that ever changing chaotic mercurial nature of things as they are saw Trik split off back to his roots in rebuilding a new Trk clan, The royal Knights. We all never totally understood it at first, but the picture became clear as a two sided mirror. CAT, Trik, and Shade as all that is, sometimes compels change to adapt, evolve in mysterious ways. The vultures overhead cackled away figuring it was CAT's fault Trik left, others thought Trik was better off on his own, but most of you knowing better stayed suitably confused. It was better to remain silent and be thought clueless than to speak up and remove all doubts of that, as became painfully clear by some who opened their mouths to spew their usual bile. But this, at this point we're possibly seeing the end of Trik's journey in Shade. I say Possibly because I'm a hopeless optimist who assumes nobody ever leaves permanently, and in a way I'm right either way, for if he truly is forever gone to the land of Shade, a part of him will eternally reside. I can now only hope he truly has found his ideal home in that dimension unique to him, that mysterious place he leaves us all to retire to. Finally I leave this in CAT Clan's pm box hoping the CATDrgN will post this for me... <br />
...because wouldn't be the funniest trick to let anyone in on knowing all this was writ by one of those fabled thieving kenders you all thought didn't really exist?!? Haaaa Ah, got ya there, now pay up, and all in currency of Teleport Tokens. The ones dropped only by Elf King north of Thunder Dome! Cash money gold, you know by now where to find me. Right? Well get to looking! <br />
Signed, Mr. Rektian O'Snicklefritz <br />
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<p>CatDrgN<br />
And the 'Cat came back the very next day. Quote: <br />
And the Cat Came Back<br />
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia <br />
\&quot;And the cat came back\&quot; (also known as \&quot;The cat came back\&quot;) is a popular children's song, written by Harry S. Miller, in 1893. The story is a comedy, telling a silly tale about a man who had a cat that he didn't want, and when he tried to get rid of the cat, the cat kept coming back. <br />
It was also used as the basis for the 1988 short animated film The Cat Came Back by Cordell Barker. <br />
now OLD mr. JOHNson had some TROUBLES of his OWN, he HAD a yellow CAT that just WOULDN'T leave his HOME, he TRIED and he TRIED to GIVE the cat AWAY, he GAVE it to a MAN going FAR far AWAY. <br />
but the CAT came BACK the VERY next DAY, the CAT came BACK, we THOUGHT he was a GONER, the CAT came BACK, he JUST wouldn't STAY aWAY. The man around the corner said he'd shoot the cat on sight, he loaded up his shotgun with nails and dynamite, he waited and he waited for the cat to come around, but 97 pieces of the man is all they found. He gave it to a man going up in a balloon, he said for to give it to the man in the moon, the balloon came down about 90 miles away, where the man is now, I dare not say. <br />
He gave it to a man going way out west, he said for to give it to the one he loved best, <br />
'course the train hit the tracks and went off the rails, how he got away was an amazing tail. <br />
But the cat came back, he didn't stay away He was sitting on the porch the very next day. The cat came back, he did not want to roam. The very next day it was home sweet home. He gave it to a man going way out West, Told him for to take it to the one he loved the best; <br />
First the train hit the curve, then it jumped the rail, Not a soul was left behind to tell the gruesome tale. Away across the ocean they did send the cat at last, Vessel only out a day and making water fast; People all began to pray, the boat began to toss, A great big gust of wind came by and every soul was lost. The cat was a possessor of a family of its own, With seven little kittens till there came a cyclone; Blew the houses all apart and tossed the cat around, The air was full of kittens, and not a one was ever found. The atom bomb fell just the other day, The H-Bomb fell in the very same way; <br />
Russia went, England went, and then the U.S.A. The human race was finished without a chance to pray. but the CAT came BACK the VERY next DAY, the CAT came BACK, we THOUGHT he was a GONER, the CAT came BACK, he JUST wouldn't STAY aWAY. Finally FINALLY Did the research on this tune, and... I like it! No, I've never heard it before, yes I see it in Chat alot, mostly upon entering the room, lol. </p>

<p>KoKoDrgn<br />
Enter the Dragon<br />
wtf?!? <br />
how in the bloody hell could you have never heard that song? g sus kryst! <br />
another cool cat song... <br />
three cool cats by the coasters... at least i think it was the<br />
coasters... lol <br />
oh and love cats by the cure...<br />
the stray cats...<br />
the alley cat kings...<br />
cat stevens...<br />
whats new pussycat... </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Ever hear Elaine paige sing Memories in CATS? Live? Mezzzzmerizzzzing! Kleenex boxes were actually on concessions there lol. She's mastered the exact harmonic frequency the behavior control satellites use to make you cry, but not me, no now, not anymore, not with my... Aluminum Hat On! </p>

<p>BarnCat<br />
*-/ChAoTiC/aNiMaL/ToTeM/-<br />
BarnCat's post #666 Really should go here. <br />
The Highway to Hell <br />
<a href="http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=3473">http://www.cgshade.com/board/showthr...&amp;threadid=3473</a> had been traversed, and one of Shade's Final Frontiers has been seen. It was well worth the wait. There was something to be said for pacing your shadyplay, for wearing the crap gear, for lazy casual adventuring, for making your own adventures along the way. Savoring Shade like a fine meal. <br />
Sitting on the roof, tail swishing lazily over the front entrance only to freeze or pull up suddenly at the sight of anyone exiting or entering, the BarnCat was lazily owning the roof of Bal'Tor. He savored the moment of do go in yet, do I teleport back, nooo not just yet. Maybe I will maybe won't. It almost masked the scared flaming form that had minutes before fell off the level 8 - 9 ladder and hit the ground running. <br />
And oh fur cryin out quietly in a teaspoon, there were demon balors, lesser dragons, and what to his monochromatic eyes should appear, great immense dragons that looked like Brontosauruses or turkeys on platters, or some not yet heard of intervention called a Helly Copped Her? He didn't stop to make conversation, luckily they were slow and turned to chests of worthless Tor gear the minute he maniacally shrieked at them. Tossing the rockbeasts to the side with a sneer reserved for peasants and Elvis impressions He walked slowly east, the final room. Pillars to the north. Town to the east. And an odd shaped town at that. Like a huge X or H, he'd have to remember to put his rainbow glasses on to check what it looked like in Color. This was gonna be a fun place for awhile. Sit and listen to the Elderhunters how it's done. Check. Obey all known rules of Etiquete down here, Check. Grafitti the Chatrooms, CHECK! Shoot, hell with this writing, I got new territory to roam! Later. </p>

<p>BarnCat<br />
*-/ChAoTiC/aNiMaL/ToTeM/-<br />
New TerriTORy <br />
ZZizzlepop, another badly formed mana potion bottle shatters in his palms, glass splinters and mana puddles at his feet. Create one drink it, make two. <br />
Drink the two make four, drink the four and hope to make it to a full eight pack. Z! Popbang, another unstable loop glass swan of a pipey bottle. Moments later drop a pile and hope nobody notices there's only 7.5 sitting there. <br />
A glowing mist issues from a Rock Beast and it pulled magnetically to the glowing maw of a soul devouring BarnCat, at the last 49 of his mana he yells and runs forward devine mace raised up high, a pounce and smash, then hammering away mercilessly with the intricately carved inscribed but highly durable mace, that when not in battle made a fun noisy rattle. <br />
The mana had returned so a skip and a flip back and the soul devours began again, until the menacing mineral gave up and collapsed in on itself. <br />
The Green Elder was Highly perplexed, this maniacal furface had just run up and whacked him in the face with his mace then hopped back to cast death cloud at him, acidic gas breath blew forth burning Barn's lungs and eyes and causing him to misfire his ball lightning casting, to zing harmlessly overhead the ducking and laughing Green Elder, and so it was a few runs south, walks west, coughing and gagging up gobbets of burning green grease from his lungs, then mercifully a teleport and a chuckle at himself in an empty pub safely back in 'Tor. The Dracolich stepped hesitantly through into what was commonly known to be it's killing zone. Popwhoosing sounds behind the 'Cat caused him to look worriedly behind him to where potionchests were already vanishing! Eeep, uh uhm. <br />
Psyrus saw it too, her glowing eyes alight in surprise then iced over in calm cool collectedness. She didn't get to be a big {DOG} by fretting over chance and circumstance obviously. <br />
Another {DOG}, ThikMama, now a lich of some considerable power was stationed at the opposite end. He found out how much Fireball can really do, 7 points, a spell he'd taken for granted back in his younger days, but now equipped in all of what he called his Artillery Spells the Fireballer DeathClouder Ball Lightninger lashed out at the Dracolich with missing fizzling and occasionally hitting. WHAMMM!! 52 points of his health blasted off him by SoulStorm Torrent, that miserable shambling stack of dragon bones hit like a train of carts rolling downhill onto him. Except that they'd be carts full of howling soul energies, for the sake of the visuals. He hopped down south, vocal coachings from Psyrus and the Thik one were for 99% of it, working out rather well. The 1%, ok at least 1% was the few times his running clumsily right into someone else running the opposite direction, and with roaring thunder the soulstorm torrents striking and cratering the earth around the dizzied ear ringing duo. But after awhile a kind of a pace could be read there, the 'Cat one for noting patterns in things, could guage what was on the undead dragon's mind almost 60% of the time, excepting sudden shift surprise blastings out of it's own sheer chaotic spite. <br />
Things, after so long were seeming to finally look up, patience, at least convincingly feigned up and covered over impatience was paying off. 'Tor was a strange place, but in a good way, the kinda place where you form comraderies previously unknown in the upper world, like a whole other world period. Where hunting groups form from 3 - 4 different and diverse clantags. Sure there were those few he cuold probably never fully trust down there, but they either returned back to the surface world, left the inn about as soon as they saw him in there, or were in turn, hunted themselves. <br />
Almost a whole other month had gone by, and strange dreams flooding his mind, of a drastically different topside, peopled completely with strangers or disguised acquaintances. With hidden agendas and unknown wars that trapped all who so much as thoght about them in it's snare. Sides, alliances, loyalties, allegiances, alignments and friendships don't often all board the same ship. But as long as those concepts are left alone by the misunderstanding, they're eventually understood and will in turn leave people alone. <br />
The calendar in his rooftop inn room fluttered with the breezes outside of the dank and humid hellish cryptscented air currents and motions and attacks of monsters and warriors far more powerful than he, and the X's clawdug into the parchment crept day by day to a marked conclusion. One day was written up as \&quot;Doggie Chow ha ha ha!\&quot;. He after running right past two dracoliches, ran north and without a thought stepped onto a glowing circular portal, vanishing. A dark room rimmed at nearly eyelevel with red eyes of huge Displacer Hounds, this was any cat's nightmare, in the cage, with huge angry dogs. He gulped and ran behind a pillar. <br />
These Psionic Howls tore at his mind even if they missed his body, causing him to grit his teeth hiss and run further south, but a few more Howls and he laid shredded and sizzling from the massive psiosonic assault, watching from limbo with a bemused curiousity, the safest vantage point for observation that beyond life, he studied how the hounds moved, a walk or two in one direction, PING then PING they appeared in a different part of the room entirely, and it was hard to tell which was which hound. It was hard to tell by the numerous deep tracks on the ground, but were they using some form of Space or Time displacement to teleport or just speed up time to accelerate their movements. Shade days did seem a bit faster than he'd thought they were, and the world being exactly as we see it once again popped back i- &lt;V^v^v^V&gt; <br />
\&quot;ChOmP!\&quot; <br />
It was like really really dark in here, and Scooby Doo where are you? Scooby has eaten our corpse. The black slimy red eyed giant Night Scouts had finally snacked us up. <br />
Resurrect, and redress back in his working duds. Much much much of it was from donations, and inheritances, and just plain items put on him to make him a more useful contributing member of 'Tor society. He could probably pass himself off as Elite if only he stopped asking if he was elite yet jokingly, or asking what elite was at all. So yeah just a few snapshot freezeframes of Life And Death In Bal'Tor and it looked to be a busy, but prosperous weekend coming up as well, if only he could quit fizzling manapotions or causing malformed square, loopy, stretched melted ones to appear! </p>

<p>Thikmami<br />
Still Level 21 {DBL}<br />
Absolutely breathtaking... <br />
I wish i could write like that, man...<br />
Thanks for mentioning me and Psyrus. </p>

<p>BarnCat<br />
*-/ChAoTiC/aNiMaL/ToTeM/-<br />
You could Probably write Better than that, I was feeling real low on energies when I typed all that up. <br />
Sometimes I can cast Create Decent Story, sometimes it Z's. And ya welcome. <br />
It was the least I could do to implicate you and Psy in my nefarious doings. </p>

<p>Thikmami<br />
Still Level 21 {DBL}<br />
Quote:<br />
Originally posted by BarnCat <br />
It was the least I could do to implicate you and Psy in my nefarious doings. <br />
Hey! How about next time you mention me in your adventures..... Can I have some cool lines? Like.... <br />
THERE ARE SNAKES ON THE.....<br />
oh never mind. I wore it out already. </p>

<p>BarnCat<br />
*-/ChAoTiC/aNiMaL/ToTeM/-<br />
\&quot;HEY THERE A SNAKES ON THE MOTHER ƒçžÇ‡ING PLANE!\&quot; \&quot;Uhm, Thik? You've said that now 25 times just today.\&quot; \&quot;Psyrus, the Draco's fixed on her now, have her yell it again!\&quot; \&quot;Barn... you're cruel!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Heheheh.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;THERE ARE SN-\&quot; \&quot;-ah crap, gear rescue!\&quot; Last edited by BarnCat : 10-21-2006 at 06:28 AM. </p>

<p>Dewby<br />
EBW<br />
Guess whos in Tor now.... <br />
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<p>BarnCat<br />
*-/ChAoTiC/aNiMaL/ToTeM/-<br />
Ah dang, there are Dewbs in the mutha huggin 'Tor! {Man I tell ya the things comin down ta this town are just gettin weirder and weirder!} <br />
Where you at, let's slap an Elder around. Green Elder was talking stuff in Chat, I swear. </p>

<p>Dewby<br />
EBW<br />
I'm on the south wall of town... I'm banned from town...lmao... If you<br />
wanta hunt we should get together and kill some dracos... </p>

<p>BarnCat<br />
*-/ChAoTiC/aNiMaL/ToTeM/-<br />
Green Elder is DEAD! Ty to SET and the biggest {COC} on the block! </p>

<p>Thikmami<br />
Still Level 21 {DBL}<br />
Quote:<br />
Originally posted by BarnCat <br />
Green Elder is DEAD! Ty to SET and the biggest {COC} on the block! Whoot Whoot! <br />
Congrats, Cat! </p>

<p>BarnCat<br />
*-/ChAoTiC/aNiMaL/ToTeM/-<br />
Green Scene <br />
Well good sirs, <br />
The green elder's steeljade skull, cleaned cured and hollowed out and all that good type stuff, and illuminated from within by a single candle lighting the spacious quarters within it for a lone felinoid to write into his latest installment merely lit the background for this story telling itself. The newly added on Inn room number was a grisly trophy, but there was always room for more, an hour and a half had rewarded him a Nimble Shield and more of a sense of accomplishment than he ever... usually... had felt in a long time. Not since solo-ing the Shade Demon Lord had he felt this level of Completion. This was definitely a sign of the times. Was Shade gonna be ready for him by the time he completed it? There was something to be said for pacing himself. In weeks he would go topside and jump in on the explorings again, in a group or alone and leave me with his gory clutter of elder and draco components, still 'Tor has never had a guest such as this such as he's never had a quest such as this. It'll be a something when he finally leaves. Zora Darunia, Innkeeper, Dragonsbane Pub &amp; Inn at Bal'Tor. Bonus to whoever can remember where the innkeeper's names could have originated from, another game I was playing recently </p>

<p>BarnCat<br />
*-/ChAoTiC/aNiMaL/ToTeM/-<br />
A Halloweentime Tail, The Deadbolt! Part One of Two, Lock On. <br />
A well cast Mage's Wrath sheer blasted a crumbling layer off the hapless rockbeast that still flailed angrily with stubby arms at the out of reach target. GOTHICAT laughed, paused to let power build up with a deepening hiss and let loose another wide hot beam of blue magic. This was what it was all about, after some three years of hearing warriors talking about wrathing this and wrathed at that it was all now so clear. With a spell like this a mortal or lich was a walking energy cannon! Sure it was a mana guzzler, but applied well and aimed right it was a killer deal. a few more blasts and the humble modest amount of mana this cat could afford was tapped out and now it was on to brute physical foce with the divine mace, a weapon so intricate and revered it seemed almost a sacrilege to use it as a lowbrow rock hammer, butthe reverence was never a strong point of the being we read of in this story. P, Chaos: \&quot;Barn, uh Gothic, something? You busy?\&quot; Reply, GOTHICAT: \&quot;WHAT?! Uh I was but no I can get available. What's up? Am I in trouble?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Lol, no, but I need you to come here, I have something for you, keep it hush hush, can you do that?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Awesome, I'm on my way, where you at?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Meet me in uh let's see, ok Training? Sound good?\&quot; \&quot;Sounds just fine dude. Running back now.\&quot; Now this was an odd occurence! 'CAT checked mentally to see who all was online, and yet there was no Chaos seen! Not surprising when he remembers he's received summons from Grimm before as well without the late Wizard of Light even being visibly present. He strode into town as fast as he could, and stopped short. There was a single light on in the Training Hall, and a lone one shadowy form paced the room then sat. GOTHICAT:&gt;Entered <br />
Chaos:&gt;Seems he's been busy violating the silent sanctity of my rooms some more. 8S <br />
Chaos:&gt; *groans inwardly at all the absurd writing* Chaos:&gt;Entered <br />
'CAT quickly sat down and casually lit a cigar, eying cautiously this Chaos, it could be a trick, it'd been done before, once even by himself. Checking, Chaos{KoS}, Lvl 30 Infernal Platemail of the Damned, Death Scythe. Adding him as a friend to his notes verified that this was indeed the very Chaos. His armors reflected the fires in which it was forged, the Death Scythe an oversize projection of black steel danger leaned against the wall near him shimmering as if it was laughing inwardly at all that dared to live. <br />
Chaos waved an armored gauntlet generously toward a seat across from him at the table he sat and 'CAT cursing inwardly how easily he obeyed AnYoNe, but curiously eager to be in the presence of Shade's Ruler of Darkness did sit. \&quot;Well hey ya hi ya and a hearty how ya do Mr. Chaos?\&quot; Chaos paused to lend the scene an awkward silence no doubt to reassert his control over the situation. <br />
\&quot;I asked you in here to see if you wanted to help me try something out,\&quot; Chaos paused for a rumbling breath that was like a volcanic purr that GOTHIC' wished he could emulate \&quot;you can see it as both a high form of praise, or a low form of punishment.\&quot; A slight pause here tensing \&quot;So I am in trouble then, we can negotiate here.\&quot; Chaos laughed out loud, causing the paintings on the walls of diagrams of elder dragon hunting maneuvers to rattle as if by a strong wind. \&quot;No, as far as I know you are not, unless you feel you should be then you'd better tell me why, I'm not going to waste air lecturing one such as you who are on the Shade Forum so much what exactly C.F.S. still entails.\&quot; GOTHICAT smiled, cool! What minor mischiefs he'd been accused of and what he'd actually been up to were still two seperate things, and when in Bal'Tor do as the people who wish to remain intact there also do. He'd let a few folks, by good acts or dark stalkings, know what he thought of them and that the power though he never claimed to have it or seek it could be his at any time he so pleased. This got some grudging respect, withdrawal, and comradery. All things he was more comfortable just being himself within when possible. <br />
\&quot;Hello? You still awake? Don't log out on me, cat.\&quot; Snapped out of reminiscence and at attention. \&quot;Uh, yeah, go on, so what's this you wanted ta discuss?\&quot; Chaos leaned forward, firey red eyes alight like twin blood moons on his nightsky colored features. \&quot;I have a rare item for you to accept. I've watched your progress and frankly ... I'm perplexed. You do alot of flipping back and forth between mortal and undead and I'm wondering what the problem is? Is the path I offer that hard to keep to? It is the path to power, but it is only for the most steadfast. Now I'm not sure you really serve me so much as you serve yourself, but as we're both self serving, keep that under your hat, you serve me by default. Wouldn't you agree?\&quot; So he wanted to do wordplays, the subtle intricacies of the language, triple and quadruple talk, this warranted an equally witty comeback! \&quot;Yuh-huh.\&quot; Chaos laughed, tickled, he'd fired off his most widespread verbal trapnet at this cat and it had returned it with a total absence of comprehension, at least at first, but reading deeper he saw the cat really wanted to seem as if he knew more than he was letting on. This one might just be of some use yet, but still keeping an eye on his moves was a precaution. <br />
Chaos brought forth his Death Scythe, causing the cat to jump in his seat, and patiently undid one of the restraining bolts on the blademount, then placed it on the table between them. kLiNk! |////&gt; \&quot;You see this? Cat? This is a Deadbolt. Made out of most unbreakable form of metal in the land, forged by the darkest might in the midst of the darkest night, immovable and unshakable. I'm giving this to you as a symbol of a decision I wish you to make once and for all time.\&quot; It burned the paws with a sizzle and a pained shake. \&quot;Careful there it's still cooling.\&quot; Chaos smirked \&quot;Should not have gotten grabby there, let it cool, it's not going anywhere, yet.\&quot; GOTHICAT, starting to get bored of his name, asked directly \&quot;So what do I do with this thing, and won't your so-called what passes for followers these days be after my limbones for it?\&quot; ... \&quot;No, and if you're wise you won't be blabbering to anyone about this either or I will take it back without warning for any reason I deign to offer and still let them kill you, though it would do them no good.\&quot; <br />
The Deadbolt cooled to a lazy darkred glow and had even stopped trying to burn a hole through the table, still in it's place on the Death Scythe another bolt has replaced the one taken out as if it had not left. Some slight of hand there from Chaos, or something even more powerful than any Shader could comprehend. \&quot;Basically Cat, TID Number #######, I know you top to toe from skills to kills, and I'm tired of your indecision. My army is not a summer job. You might not ever be truly fully loyal to me, but you do lack determination and commitment to your own betterment. This I offer you and just once. You equip this Deadbolt and you serve me so long as I see fit to keep you, not at your own discretion, mine. You equip it and keep to the path to power I offer you all, or within days weeks who knows, this Deadbolt will rapidly rust to nothing in your timewasting paws. Nothing in your backpack, nothing in your bank, nothing.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Chaos, there aren't really enough item slots to add something like this on. Unless that double item equip fashion phenomena awhile back..?..\&quot; \&quot;It's not equipped in the armor or weapon sense, or even inscribed before your ever creative mind can trouble me asking. You are to drive this through your sternum at the moment of death and resurrection. Don't worry about not being able to, it will quide itself in as soon as you make it contact with yourself. See, you seem to treat undeath like your own personal barn, leaving the doors open for casual in and out passage at your whim, and it just can't be like that. Not anymore. You are giving up what could be a very beneficial gift in the long run! Lich-hood, and who knows maybe more!\&quot; <br />
The GOTH blah, 'Cat picked up the Deadbolt, sniffing it, then yelping as some sort of black lightning leapt from it to his nose with a tiny electric pop. \&quot;Ok, so I have time to decide? So ok. I'll bank it for now, promise not to PO or AH it, I'll keep it safe. In a few days you'll see my answer. Either what I damn well hope will be a new breed of chaotic animal or a pawful of rust flakes I'll Drop All and let some other poor schmoe try picking up.\&quot; <br />
Chaos stood up, put his helmet on and grabbed hold his Death Scythe, stretched out. \&quot;That's all I ask, BarnCat, a decision. Though I must say, that you are even at all judiciously weighing your options does you fair credit, you do not leap at that which baits you, you circle it, stalk it, and prowl your way patiently and deliberately to conclusion. Most have found a hasty and careless pursuit of their prey has knocked them back down the food chain, and brutally too I add.\&quot; \&quot;Yuh-huh.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Lmao, too funny. Anyway, I must depart from here, it's been a strange pleasure talking with you face to face as it were. May we meet in more agreeable times and much cooler climes.\&quot; <br />
Chaos:&gt;Left<br />
You are alone in this room. <br />
\&quot;Duh, I knew that! Wow, neat, a new item. Better bank it so I don't lose it, just in case.\&quot; <br />
GOTHICAT:&gt;Left<br />
GOTHICAT:&gt;Entered<br />
GOTHICAT:&gt;Left<br />
GOTHICAT:&gt;Entered<br />
GOTHICAT:&gt;Left<br />
GOTHICAT:&gt;Entered <br />
GOTHICAT:&gt;Uh ahem \&quot;Oh of Course I'll join your prestigious clan of , as the new leader! (hyuk hyuk) You had but to plead for me to!\&quot; GOTHICAT:&gt;Left <br />
Now with that covered over and covered up, the chaotic animal many know as hey you or dumbåßß shut down activities for awhile to start in writing more stories, like he said he wasn't going to, and replying to his previous entries with a daring Chaos may care Submit! <br />
Meanwhile, back in<br />
Training:&gt;1 <br />
An invisible Zanden sat in silent witness with a smile that one could only guess as to it's source, just as the decision tumbling around in the BarnCat's mind was still an unknown, even unto himself. Con to betinued! <br />
Last edited by BarnCat : 10-28-2006 at 10:50 AM. </p>

<p>Spark*le<br />
RAIVEN Steals the Light<br />
Mouse will add this to the Knight Errant Hallowe'en Special. Thanks Cat!! </p>

<p>BarnCat<br />
*-/ChAoTiC/aNiMaL/ToTeM/-<br />
Mouse serves me well, I shall yet further delay devouring Mouse so long as Mouse keepings setting me up the stories and all his family are still belong to me. </p>

<p>Spark*le<br />
RAIVEN Steals the Light<br />
Mouse </p>

<p>BarnCat<br />
*-/ChAoTiC/aNiMaL/ToTeM/-<br />
I couldn't find just one good picture of Cat so I'm giving you all the depictures. My little dead mouse on your doorstep for such a fun game, a great community, and some newbie named Rrabid who wants to join my clan cause his is the ideal chaotic animal name, jk hehahohuh. Read and Learn! <br />
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<p>lilrugby<br />
Donkey Flesh<br />
congrats barn on ur dracolich.<br />
And here is a cat picture u might enjoy <br />
Last edited by lilrugby : 10-30-2006 at 01:16 AM. </p>

<p>BarnCat<br />
*-/ChAoTiC/aNiMaL/ToTeM/-<br />
Friggin DiSgUsTiNg! <br />
{and wait til I actually See it! Dialup's getting worse for some reason, hope this is just a temporary phase.} <br />
The $toryline may have hit a $nag, the protagoni$t i$ too clo$ely connected to prepurcha$ed boo$t card$. $eem$ on the way back up to the top there wa$ $omething he could not outrun. $hort on ca$h / fund$. Can ReBoo$t, After Halloween, mu$t now rework original $toryboard$.., </p>

<p>BarnCat<br />
*-/ChAoTiC/aNiMaL/ToTeM/-<br />
Quote:<br />
Originally posted by BarnCat <br />
The $toryline may have hit a $nag, the protagoni$t i$ too clo$ely connected to prepurcha$ed boo$t card$. $eem$ on the way back up to the top there wa$ $omething he could not outrun. $hort on ca$h / fund$. Can ReBoo$t, After Halloween, mu$t now rework original $toryboard$.., {For Story purposes we'll suspend time as I won't be getting a boost card til after halloween, making this halloween story a late post telling. Raiven's working on a great spooky tale on Flight Of The Raiven co-starring Your's Furrily. But keep in mind, the Deadbolt, so black it's almost midnight blue, sits in the backpack ringing it's unheard clarion call of temptation clear as certainty itself, but as yet it still falls on deaf ears. There are more than just two powers in Shade after all.} </p>

<p>bowhuntr<br />
Retired<br />
Hope you don't mind. Just thought cat lovers would like this lol Cat Lover or Not, this is hysterical! <br />
We've all had trouble with our animals, but I don't think anyone can top this one: <br />
Calling in sick to work makes me uncomfortable. No matter how legitimate my excuse, I always get the feeling that my boss thinks I'm lying. On one recent occasion, I had a valid reason but lied anyway, because the truth was just too darned humiliating. I simply mentioned that I had sustained a head injury, and I hoped I would feel up to coming in the next day. By then, I reasoned, I could think up a doozy to explain the bandage on the top of my head. The accident occurred mainly because I had given in to my wife's wishes to adopt a cute little kitty. Initially, the new acquisition was no problem. Then one morning, I was taking my shower after breakfast when I heard my wife, Deb, call out to me from the kitchen. <br />
\&quot;Honey! The garbage disposal is dead again. Please come reset it.\&quot; \&quot;You know where the button is,\&quot; I protested through the shower pitter-patter and steam. \&quot;Reset it yourself!\&quot; \&quot;But I'm scared!\&quot; she persisted. \&quot;What if it starts going and sucks me in?\&quot; There was a meaningful pause and then, \&quot;C'mon, it'll only take you a second.\&quot; So out I came, dripping wet and butt naked, hoping that my silent outraged nudity would make a statement about how I perceived her behavior as extremely cowardly. <br />
Sighing loudly, I squatted down and stuck my head under the sink to find the button. It is the last action I remember performing. It struck without warning, and without any respect to my circumstances. No, it wasn't the hexed disposal, drawing me into its gnashing metal teeth. It was our new kitty, who discovered the fascinating dangling objects she spied hanging between my legs. She had been poised around the corner and stalked me as I reached under the sink. And, at the precise moment when I was most vulnerable, she leapt at the toys I unwittingly offered and snagged them with her needle-like claws. I lost all rational thought to control orderly bodily movements, blindly rising at a violent rate of speed, with the full weight of a kitten hanging from my masculine region. <br />
Wild animals are sometimes faced with a \&quot;fight or flight\&quot; syndrome. Men, in this predicament, choose only the \&quot;flight\&quot; option. I know this from experience. I was fleeing straight up into the air when the sink and cabinet bluntly and forcefully impeded my ascent. The impact knocked me out cold. <br />
When I awoke, my wife and the paramedics stood over me. Now there are not many things in this life worse than finding oneself lying on the kitchen floor butt naked in front of a group of \&quot;been-there, done-that\&quot; paramedics. <br />
Even worse, having been fully briefed by my wife, the paramedics were all snorting loudly as they tried to conduct their work, all the while trying to suppress their hysterical laughter......and not succeeding. Somehow I lived through it all. A few days later I finally made it back in to the office, where colleagues tried to coax an explanation out of me about my head injury. I kept silent, claiming it was too painful to talk about, which it was. \&quot;What's the matter?\&quot; They all asked, \&quot;Cat got your tongue?\&quot; <br />
If they only knew! <br />
Why is it that only the women laugh at this? </p>

<p>BarnCat<br />
*-/ChAoTiC/aNiMaL/ToTeM/-<br />
Tricky to come up with a meaningful moral to that story: \&quot;When taking out the trash, make sure your own junk isn't exposed?\&quot; Never got into a situation like that, but I know they do seem to be underfoot trippy alot, like me sometimes during any Elder/Draco hunt, lol. WHOALF! Thud! Damnit cat MOVE! </p>

<p>BarnCat<br />
*-/ChAoTiC/aNiMaL/ToTeM/-<br />
The DeadBolt, part 2/2, some daze later. <br />
kLiNk! <br />
BarnCat batted around the small sinister looking black object in front of him. It was another long lonely boring late night at Xian Ra. Just a drawback of being nocturnal, not as many people around, but the good thing about being nocturnal is, there's not as many people around. Just BarnCat and one other. <br />
Chaos:&gt; Entered<br />
\&quot;Holy..,\&quot; <br />
Users: Chaos{KoS} Level 30 <br />
\&quot;Alrighty, had ta make sure it was you. There's been Grimms and a few very recent sightings of a level fourteen undead Zanden.\&quot; Chaos sat down eyes fixed on the 'Cat, a steady frown of grating seriousness on his features. \&quot;So I've heard, and that one will be dealt with in the due course of fateful events often attributed to me. These things do not go unnoticed.\&quot; Chaos pounded the table, deftly flipping up the DeadBolt and catching it in two fingers. \&quot;This looks familiar, now what could it Still be...,\&quot; <br />
BarnCat sunk in his seat, then straightened back up in casual defiance. \&quot;Ya know I silly me I have been looking for that thing for ages now I intended to use it just immediately upon returning topside, it just ya know things have been very busy what with restructuring after a few too many botched departures and such.\&quot; <br />
Chaos flicked the deadbolt at BarnCat, pinging it off his head with a painful sounding THOK sound effect that had Barn biting his tongue in surprise, a word many people still spell 'toungue', pronounced Town-Joo or Tawngoo, but the dialect BarnCat had to supress from emitting was alot more cruder than this here bad grammar. \&quot;You haven't applied it yet, I gave you a gift of ancient power and you have not yet applied it yet. Bad enough I got Dewby taking swingshots at me outside of Byrendell, but I got mr furred indecision here dawdling about with a possessoin of mine taking his sweet time never deciding! Maybe I should give this deadbolt to Dewby?\&quot; Chaos snarled. BarnCat leaned down from his chair and reached for the DeadBolt, but it rolled away as if blown by a breeze. Chaos was waving a hand dismissively as if he had just farted or was mentally controlling the bolt away from BarnCat, and since the air didn't smell too bad off.., BarnCat suddenly whipped out his tail, no c'mon now, minds outta the gutter, the furred rear tail, and looped around the bolt, flipping it up into his palm. \&quot;Okay tell ya what dark lord, you gimme just this one more night and you'll have your decision. Either I'll have used the necrotic might of this deadblt on myself or PO it t someone far worthier, someone in your armies who's served you more faithfully.\&quot; BarnCat chuffed lightly with what was more like a laugh a sneeze and a snort, and then gagged as he accidentally breathed in a booger. Got up, smiled, coughed gagged and burped, took a bow and walked out into the night. <br />
Chaos was left truly puzzled, his deadbolt rolled towards him to be caught in one hand as he stared out the door, jaw a bit dropped. Aghast even, what decision was there to make, HIS DeadBolt was right here in his gauntletted hand. Where had that other one come from? Where was this 'Cat's true final permanent loyalty going to lie? What slight of hand or intervention had supplied an extra deadbolt? He turned quickly to stare at his Death Scythe. <br />
\&quot;SO you can imagine the look on his face when he finally understands all of what's just happened.\&quot; BarnCat laughed. <br />
\&quot;You're going to put it in anyway?\&quot; A shadowed grey figure leaned against the door frame, arms crossed. BarnCat inhaled deeply, looked up at the moon and said \&quot;Well, you do know how I love to do the unexpected, keeps me chaotic and my life wild.\&quot; He looked down and the blot, flipping it like a coin \&quot;Let the bolt screw onto a nut, even if that nut is someone else.\&quot; <br />
BarnCat walked off into the night, whistling carefree, flipping the bolt into the air again, dropping it, spending 19 minutes looking through the grass for it then finding it agin, and resumed walking. The End? Or another mad beginning? </p>

<p>BarnCat<br />
*-/ChAoTiC/aNiMaL/ToTeM/-<br />
Epitaphilogue. <br />
And so it was, that BarnCat, giver of the striped checkered tag of the {CAT}, the Chaotic Animal Tribe, forsook the world of the living and breathing for the paranormal and supernatural existence of Undeath. You could say that this \&quot;Schroedinger's Cat\&quot; is Un/Dead. You could say this Cheshire Cat of Shade had replaced his smile with a rictus, a deathgrin. And you would never be totally right. It's the Nature of this Beast, and Chaos being in his Nature, that he'll never be totally comprehended, never be absolutely understood. Some might profess to know, but these itinerant mindreaders, these veritable sages of inner truths, these naysayers, doomsayers, mindplayers, they just will never quite get it. Of {CAT} I can say this, few though we may be, numbers growing with near glacial speed, it doeslook like we shall purrsist. In our ranks are names we may never see again in Shade, and so to the legends live on in sculpture and living art. Three glistening yellow snow ice crystal sculptures depicting the various eras of the chaotic beast soldier of Chaos, YeloSnow. An abstract psychedelic work of art standing in for Koko, aptly named 'I'm Pretty!'. Eaglex's previous outer shell moulted in an instant on forgetfulness, now serving as twice the noble warrior presence. A lead pewter statue though of a bearded almost lupine warrior those who remember, remember as Reygar! stands as singular evidence he was in Shade, he was in {CAT}. <br />
Those still active, still mobile as it were still walk the lands, still give {CAT} it's persisting life. Condok, his long leather duster and wide brimmed leather hat of the plainsman strolled the city streets, a casual laidback acceptance of things, but an intolerance for foolishness. You'd wonder how he tolerates a clan leader such as the one he as now, lol. MrWiggle / Gladius, he who had served in the greatest of clans, with some armtwisting footwrenching toothpulling had finally relented to grace {CAT} with his presence. He along with Yelosnow wuold amlost seem to unite Grimm's and Chaos's finest all under one tag. {Grm} &amp; {SOC} in {CAT}. Eaglex1, the newest generation version of herself, risen like a phoenix from her older self to live in and persist as one of the oldest most loyal longtime clan members. We wrap this up with what the presumptuous cat would love calling the Holy Trinity! Your humble bardowl, BaRnOwL with the last and final feather quill I Ever plan to pluck from my delicate plumage to pen these absurd tales. There's a new generation of Bard emerging, new stories to tell, we're making way. BarnCat, he who started out so humbly, and still managed to stay grounded, like starting out as nothing, and still somehow keeping most of it. And a living and unknown shadowform we call CaTdRgN. His jester cap sometimes jingles, but it could be the wind, his eyes glint a lifelike red, but it could just be a trick of the starlight. What the future holds is anybody's guess and nobody's business. he strangehold on events, but persisting repeating sped up passage of day and night spinning the world of Shade confusing and nauseating many, goes on and around. The {CAT}s, always watching from the Shadows, knowing the day will come when sides must be chosen and arms taken up, observe and choose carefully from others and themselves, fully aware of the interplay of predator and prey. <br />
Chaos' machinations continue to unfold invisibly enfolding the world entrapping it with certainty. Zanden, neutral wizard of transport and travel, continues saving up massive amounts of gold for purposes currently a mystery. Grimm's protege Rrabid is taking up more and more of his place in Shade, mastering it's inner workings, and pushing forward back to it's outer limits. The shadowed three, Chakka Karma and Zogma, watch and observe and learn and then teach. Everything goes as it shall, minimal and maximal, thank you for reading the Wild Life of a Chaotic Animal. These {CAT} tracks will, for now, walk offpage. <br />
The End. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Re: Epitaphilogue.<br />
Quote: <br />
Originally posted by BarnCat And a living and unknown shadowform we call CaTdRgN. His jester cap sometimes jingles, but it could be the wind, his eyes glint a lifelike red, but it could just be a trick of the starlight. <br />
Pure illusion, smoke and mirrors, speculation. I'll be back, and when I return, I'LL BE REVENGING ON YOU AAAALLLLLLL!!! </p>

<p>BarnCat<br />
*-/ChAoTiC/aNiMaL/ToTeM/-<br />
Chill out, Edgar. <br />
That's something to look forward to!<br />
THE END! <br />
{We're getting no reaction here, it might be time for a STFU BarnCatDrgN Thread.} </p>

<p>Darth_Insidious<br />
RBC! The Best, We Be!<br />
Well Barn, <br />
It's one of two things. We've either been stunned into silence or we need everything spelled out for us. <br />
I pick option 2 because it's been 2 years since the portal was 'opened' and we ain't any closer to opening the damn gate than we were the day after we did the portal. <br />
So are you saying you are leaving, or what? <br />
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<p>GL@DIUS<br />
Join Date: Jun 2004 <br />
Location: World of Warcraft Moonrunner Realm Gladd<br />
I think that what our illustrious Cat/Jester/Suzerain of everything Hep is trying to say is... <br />
All your base are belong to us.<br />
You have no chance, make your time!!<br />
HA HA HA HA! </p>

<p>BarnCat<br />
*-/ChAoTiC/aNiMaL/ToTeM/-<br />
Join Date: Apr 2004 <br />
Location: I'm not the one who's so far away, Never did I wanna be here <br />
again and I don't remember why I came. Nawh, I'm staying. And all your base are Do belong to us. Make your time, because someone set me up the Shade. The next big challenge is the long grueling road to Lich, so I'm <br />
still againing away. <br />
The Portal and Gate is simple, ok want me to tell you? Want me to Really tell you? Try Knocking, lol. <br />
Suzerain, Glad, you are a master. Don't change a thang. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
What I'm SaYiNg is <br />
I'm for now a name in the clan, but my plan is thus you see, in my next lifetime I plan to be a Nextel phone for me. I bid aduie adeiu goodbye to Verizon's killer bills, and wave hello and meet and greet Nextel's high speed thrills. I'll miss LOTR and other stuff, with this change'd be ending, but I sure wont miss that makes me &para;ßßed, that &copy;øðdamn old Sending))) You'll still have both Barns but for character purposes, to keep it seperated, The CaT and the OwL are the current ones, CaTdRgN's just nomenclated. Meaning character concept will be transferred and furred and scaled will be returned, and those who rejoiced at my departure's chats and towns be charred and burned. What comes next, you can only imagine, from the twisted mind of the CatDrgN. Help that hopes thing clears up? </p>

<p>UnsungOne<br />
Clear as mud man. Wich is what you were going for huh? LOL </p>

<p>GL@DIUS<br />
Quote:<br />
Originally posted by UnsungOne <br />
Clear as mud man. Wich is what you were going for huh? LOL <br />
Ahhh! Devisive!!<br />
But . . . not very imaginative. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Devisive or divisive? I can't tell, I'm of two minds about it myself. A little mystery never hurts anyways. Insidius knows what I was getting at. Imagination is the key, creativity can set you free, this after all is an RPG. I'm not a Chaotic Animal Trickster so I can be read like a book, just a character in one. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
Some clear mud.<br />
Quote: <br />
In a mad world, only the mad are sane. ~ Akira Kurosawa {Okay I admit<br />
this one's a HuH?} <br />
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting <br />
different results. ~ Albert Einstein {We are insane here.} Better mad with the rest of the world than wise alone. ~ Baltasar Gracian {Nobody likes a knowitall, it drives us crazy...er.} I'm a nut, but not just a nut. ~ Bill Murray {Sometimes you feel like a nut.} <br />
The distance between insanity and genius is measured only by success. ~ Bruce Feirstein {A win win situation.} Insanity doesn't run in my family. It gallops. ~ Cary Grant {Insanity is<br />
relative.} <br />
I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity. ~ Edgar Allan<br />
Poe {Sounds like a rough time in life.} <br />
Insanity in individuals is something rare -- but in groups, parties, nations, and epochs it is the rule. ~ Friedrich Nietzsche (Beyond Good and Evil) {Rules are meant to be broken, though you'd have to be insane to do it sometimes, lol.} <br />
I suppose it is much more comfortable to be mad and know it, than to be sane and have one's doubts._ ~ G.B. Burgin {AbSoLuTeLy!} No man is sane who does not know how to be insane on proper occasions._ <br />
~ Henry Ward Beecher {That's the trick, ScHeDuLiNg!} I can calculate the motion of heavenly bodies but not the madness of people. ~ Isaac Newton {Try Astrology, lol.} For me, insanity is super sanity. The normal is psychotic. Normal means lack of imagination, lack of creativity. ~ Jean Dubuffet {Neener neener normalheads!} <br />
There is a pleasure, sure, <br />
In being mad, which none but madmen know! <br />
~ John Dryden (The Spanish Friar) {Goes without saying.} You must always be puzzled by mental illness. The thing I would dread most, if I became mentally ill, would be your adopting a common sense attitude; that you could take it for granted that I was deluded. ~ Ludwig Wittgenstein {?} <br />
Everything great in the world is done by neurotics; they alone founded our religions and created our masterpieces._ ~Marcel Proust {Renaissancophrenia!} <br />
When we remember that we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained. ~ Mark Twain {This one hits the head right on a nail.} The way it is now, the asylums can hold the sane people but if we tried to shut up the insane we would run out of building materials. ~ Mark Twain {That's now called urban sprawl and zoned residential.} Insanity destroys reason, but not wit. ~ Nathaniel Emmons {Hee hee.} Insanity is often the logic of an accurate mind overtasked. <br />
~ Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. (The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table) {Insanity is 100% perfect, and 1% fallible.} There's a fine line between genius and insanity. I have erased this line. ~ Oscar Levant {Reygar once said I live right between genius and insanity, and they both want me evicted, or something like that.} I quite agree with Dr. Nordau's assertion that all men of genius are insane, but Dr. Nordeau forgets that all sane people are idiots. ~ Oscar Wilde {Pffftt, lmao, I didn't say it.} To disagree with three-fourths of the British public on all points is one of the first elements of sanity. ~ Oscar Wilde {Dunno about this one, but that Tony Blair..,} <br />
The statistics on sanity are that one out of every 4 Americans are suffering from some form of mental illness. Think of your three best friends. If they're okay, then it's you. ~ Rita Mae Brown {4/4, insanity loves company.} <br />
You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it._ ~ Robin Williams {A surplus is alot of good things.} The only difference between me and a madman is that I'm not mad. ~ Salvador Dali {Your loss.} <br />
We are all born mad. Some remain so. ~ Samuel Beckett (Waiting for<br />
Godot) {He meant to say Bald?} <br />
Insanity is hereditary. You get it from your children. ~ Samuel Levenson<br />
{Dad leans on this alibi.} <br />
Honesty is the best policy, but insanity is a better defense. ~ Steve Landesberg {Or being rich, or famous, or otherwise well liked..,} A force as of madness in the hands of reason has done all that was ever done in the world. ~ Thomas Carlyle {Interesting interpretation of God, lol.} <br />
I may be crazy but it keeps me from going insane. ~ Waylon Jennings<br />
{D'accord!} <br />
There is no insanity so devastating in man's life as utter sanity. ~ William Allen White {Oui.} <br />
I am interested in madness. I believe it is the biggest thing in the human race, and the most constant. How do you take away from a man his madness without also taking away his identity? ~ William Saroyan {Now what would I be without me?} <br />
It's a bit off topic but I felt like posting it here anyways as a postwards, enow I fade back to shadow til summoned forth again. </p>

<p>dramin13666<br />
buried <br />
iWork all day, play shade 'till light, never sleep at night, that's allright, I'm an unstable, erratic pistol packin' drug addict, drinkin' jack like I never had it. Got a bad shade habit, take it for real, this game's got appeal cause I clearly feel a better grip than rel life sht. <br />
- past drunk- dramin of RCL </p>

<p>BarnCat<br />
*-/ChAoTiC/aNiMaL/ToTeM/-<br />
Beautiful wordings dramin, it brought a beer to mine eye, lol. I'm kinda taking a break from storying as the rest of the quest is the long grueling road to Lich-hood and who wants to read 50 pages of Again Again Again Again Again Again Again Again Again Again Again Again Again Again Again Again Again Again Again Again but I do got a story draft for the holidays thought up, or a drafty story depending on how it turns out. A tale like none other, maybe like One other, but with a distinctive twist. </p>

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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;65&quot;;&quot;&gt;Well that looks like IT! I've brought over the cat's tales and in doing so read some of them and have come to the conclusion he is a conflicted talkative chaotic minded Shadefreak and doesn't make a whole hell of a lot of sense lol. In short, he's annoying and the Shadeboard is far better without him lol. Too bad only I had the brass bearing orbs to say that. Read on and enjoy!&lt;
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;66&quot;;&quot;&gt;Turns out Metaphorm has two intact pristine pages of \&quot;BarnCat's Highway To Hell\&quot; tales of his trips to tor. So we're not done yet and these scenes are probably gonna be all out of order like watching Pulp Fiction lol. So the stories go on, and after all the old news is posted, there are going to be detailing further misadventures right up until the Cat's story there is done forevermore.&lt;
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&quot;25&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<font color="#FF0000">How To Play

The City 

The city has 100 streets crossed by 100 streets; the streets in one direction are numbered, those in the other are named in near-alphabetical order; the first fifty are alphabetical trees and animals, the second half are alphabetical minerals and malaise. Navigation is, therefore, mostly quite easy. NOTE! They are not in alphabetical order, they are in two sets from A-Z, one in the west half, one in the east. As a vampire, you stalk the humans on the streets. If there are many vampires gathered within a single square, no more can move there until it's cleared out. 

Streets are indicated by grey squares, with signs at the intersections. Black squares between streets indicate blocks of buildings, which you can pass through in the alleyways. Blue squares indicate impassable regions - either they are overcrowded, on the edge of the city, or some other reason. 

Action Points 

You have a maximum of 50 Action Points (fewer if you have less than 100 blood, plus one at 200 blood and at every doubling thereafter). They recharge at the rate of one every half hour. Actions can currently be used to move to adjacent city squares (with the 'Move Here' links), to drink the blood of victims in the same square as you, to speak, use powers, use location-based features, or use objects. If you are out of action points, you cannot act until you have rested (wait half an hour). 

Buildings 

Around the city, there are buildings. 

Currently, the buildings consist of public transit stations, pubs, magic shops and some secretive hidden buildings. 

Transit 

You can use Transit to travel more swiftly around the city, at the cost of three action points and five coins. 
There are nine stations, positioned where Mongoose Road crosses 25th, 50th and 75th, where Zelkova crosses 25th, 50th and 75th, and where Malachite crosses 25th, 50th and 75th. 

Pubs 

You can buy drinks at pubs. Sometimes the bartenders can be coaxed into getting chatty. Pubs are scattered around the city in no particular pattern. 

Victims 

If you find a human, you can drink their blood. When you do this, you get from one to three pints, depending on the human's health (you can't tell how many until you drink), and whatever money the victim was carrying. You can also drain blood from other Vampires; you extract one pint, and can only do this once until they move (this does not mean they cannot be drunk from - another vampire can also take one drink). Vampires with less than 3 pints of blood cannot be drunk from. 

Siring New Vampires 

Creating a new vampire (by bringing a friend to the game, via your biter link) now gives you ten pints of blood. 

More commands 

The 'More Commands' link beneath the city display provides extra options that your vampire can perform. 

Currently, you can speak using this, use any powers that have to be actively used, and use objects (eg. scrolls and potions) you've bought. 

When you speak, every vampire in your square will hear what you say. This costs one action point. 

Powers 

Some Vampires have special Powers (either as a thank-you for donating to the server costs, or acquired somehow in the City). The available powers are as follows:

Celerity (3 Levels Available): the Vampire's action points normally recharge once every 30 minutes. Each level of Celerity reduces this by 5 minutes.

Suction: the Vampire extracts an extra pint of blood from each victim, at no extra cost.

Surprise: the Vampire can enter a square that would usually be considered overcrowded.

Perception: the Vampire can detect nearby vampire hunters, and hear the sound of clinking coins.

Stamina (3 Levels Available): the Vampire usually has a 50 Action Point maximum. Each level of Stamina increases this by 10. Stamina also affords extra resistance against some attacks.

Shadows (3 Levels Available): Vampires usually disappear from sight if they don't move for 4 days. For each level of Shadows, a Vampire disappears one day sooner.

Locate (3 Levels Available): Using Locate, you can find out where a Vampire is. At level one you can only tell distance; at level two you can tell distance and direction; at level three you can tell exact location. 

Uses one action point per target. Used from the "More Commands" screen.

Thievery (3 Levels Available): At level one, up to 25% of the target's money can be stolen; 50% at level two, 75% at level three. Higher levels also have their chance of failure decreased. A 'rob' option appears next to the usual 'drink' option if you have this power.

Telepathy (3 Levels Available): The vampire is able to send telepathic messages to other vampires, no matter where they are. At level one it costs ten action points to send a telepathic message. At level two it costs six. At level three it costs two. Sending a message to your sire or one of your childer costs half the action points of communicating with other vampires, ie. it costs only one action point to communicate with one of your childer using level three telepathy.

Charisma (3 Levels Available): A vampire with Charisma can get directions from humans more quickly, and discounts on purchases (in pubs, 10%, 20% and 30%; in shops, 3%, 7% and 10% as level increases).

Neutrality (3 Levels Available): If you have the Neutrality power at all, you can't use Holy Water. Scrolls of Turning used by a Neutral vampire cause no damage. You are rendered immune to the damaging effects of Scrolls of Turning (though you can still be moved). You take reduced damage from Holy Water; the amount of reduction increases the more blood you have. At level 3, you take only one damage from holy water - less than being drunk from by a vampire with Suction. Unlike the other powers, Neutrality can be removed, for a price. Neutral vampires are highlighted in pink. Neutral vampires can't give money to non-Neutral vampires, since that would be a breach of Neutrality. Also, each time you steal as a Neutral vampire, half your take goes to the Peacekeepers; the same applies to normal vampires stealing from Neutral. 

Second-sight (available only to donating Vampires (at least $5), as it increases server load): the Vampire can examine the statistics of other Vampires. Uses half an action point per target. Used by clicking on the name of the target vampire.

Special Note 
You can only hit the blood script (that's pretty much any page of the game) 220 times in 24 hours from a single machine, so don't hit refresh too much or you won't be able to do anything until that time expires. This is to conserve bandwidth and keep the machine responsive. This limit is waived for players who have donated $5 or more towards server costs.</font>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;67&quot;;&quot;ߪ&thorn;! I do don't I? SOrry lol I'm a bit wunder the eather. I shall go and get those. :) Btw Kludde, welcome back from the Badeshoard, will you now be requiring PTSD counselling or a nice long hot hydrogen peroxide shower lmao.
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;68&quot;;&quot;<p>The Shade Board &gt; Shade - Non-Technical &gt; Shade Player Creations &gt; The Highway to Hell <br />
CatDrgN<br />
03-29-2006, 11:19 PM<br />
The BarnOwl and Felinara went to sea<br />
In a beautiful steeljade boat:<br />
They took some goldens,<br />
and plenty of holdings<br />
Wrapped up in a five-k note.<br />
BarnOwl looked up to the stars above,<br />
And sang to a small guitar, <br />
\&quot;O lovely Felinara, O Felinara, my love, What a beautiful Clanimal you are, <br />
You are,<br />
You are!<br />
What a beautiful Clanimal you are!\&quot; <br />
Then she said to BarnOwl, \&quot;You elegant fowl, How charmingly sweet you sing! <br />
Oh! let us be married;<br />
too long we have tarried:<br />
But what shall we do for a ring?\&quot;<br />
They sailed away, for a year and a day,<br />
To the land where the Elf-tree grows; <br />
And there in a wood a Trikky Clown stood, With a ring at the end of his toes, <br />
His toes?,<br />
His Clown Nose, <br />
With a ring at the end of his clown nose. \&quot;Dear Trik, are you okay to sell for one k Your ring?\&quot; Said the Trikster, \&quot;I will.\&quot; So they took it away, and were married next day By Zanden who lives on the hill. <br />
They dined on mice and slices of licorice, Which they ate with a sapphire trident; <br />
And hand in hand on the edge of the sand They danced by the light til the Nighttime was spent, The Night, <br />
The Dusk,<br />
They danced off Northward they went. <br />
Paraphrased from: The Owl and the Pussycat - 1871 - by Edward Lear BaRnOwL laughed and looked around his head spinning all directions eyes wide. Felinara looked up puzzledly, eyebrow riased. {This Owl had been a CAT Clanimal for soem time now, but she didn't think she'd ever totally understood his eccentric ways, still he was charming in his way.} She sighed and leaned back in her seat. <br />
The workload these days was evenly split, BarnOwl being in charge of finance and acquisition, records keeping and heraldry/communications for the tribe, leaving Felinara freer to handle the more important tasks, like keeping the coffeepot fresh filled hot and strong. The rest of the clan could be out and about freely while these two manned the station from their secret den in the Catacombs. <br />
Catabrush it was called at the furthest corner of the Catacombs beneath Byrendell. <br />
CatDrgN walked in, and here we see a regenerated rejuvenated and probably a little more foolhardy specimen of Clanimal. Still ducking the label of leader in leui Liue?, instead taking on \&quot;Giver Of The Tag\&quot;, a more totemic figure for his group than actual commandsgiver. The rules were still the same, Shade was still the game, claim your fame and duck the blame. <br />
He stretched, yawned, eyes steadily on both the hard little workers at their desks providing the clan with a financial reputable business face and sturdy spine on which clan operations could stand tall on. He wanted to remember them both, just, like, this. He had plans, nine levels of depth below Shade's topsoil there was a whole other world to be in and it was high time to be getting that low. <br />
He'd put it off cautiously too long in his younger and speedier days, only just gathering courage and drive to get there in his slower more decrepit state, but kept it upon his newly boosted rejuvenation. Take all that sage wisdom, calm direction and damn the slowness, blackouts freezups, and other premature agings. It was BaRnOwL's now. CD was now a CAT of Action! <br />
He had definite plans now, and as he could now act on them, without debility as an excuse, he was overdue in many ways to act on them. It was certainly time for a new chapter. <br />
pinkaaa<br />
03-29-2006, 11:37 PM <br />
Laughs privately to myself lol Nice save, Barn haha 'You can dooo it!' <br />
CatDrgN<br />
03-30-2006, 12:13 AM <br />
Yup, had to correct that before it hit the tabloids, but imagine Hyena's shock after reading Aesop's Fables. He was livid. Threatened to boycott Aesop and All fables. Defamation, Slander and Specism, lol. CatDrgN <br />
03-30-2006, 10:01 AM <br />
BaRnOwL was anxious, and pacing on the rafters of the pub above the murmuring crowd. He sat, closed his eyes and \&quot;Hoot, erh, chirp? Where you at?\&quot; <br />
The answer from CatDrgN \&quot;Chirp hoot back featherhead, level four, poised at the rock beasts, can you hear me now?\&quot; <br />
A silent nod.<br />
\&quot;Goood!\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN was crouched low, folded wings over him already adapted to a camoflaged stone grey. Yep, wings, he's got his DrgN back, why not? His newly purrfected chameleon ability was coming in good use for this trip. BaRnOwL was monitoring progress topside and keeping an eye out for potential guides, but to communicate with the 'DrgN he'd perch up in the rafters to reduce distraction. <br />
A Patchwork Beast stopped, snuffled and roughly elbowed his fellow guard, a tall bony black cloaked Cryptkeeper. \&quot;I didid zee it yoo gnork, it ranan past awhilez agogo.\&quot; The Cryptkeeper hissed through lipless teeth \&quot;Ssssshut it, stitchbrow, all yourhhh talk of ssseeing living people is delusssion. Lord Chaossss'll sssuffer no foolsss inhhh the ranksss.\&quot; <br />
CatDrgN could see very little under his winged cover but waited until it seemed the shuffling feet were off a distance and burst out to run further up. He'd creeped past Elites, 'Claws, Night Scouts, Minor Stalkers? and now was playing appear and vanish with these two, three counting the Zombie Berserker on the other side of the shuddering rock beast. <br />
The Patchwork spun around and grabbed the 'Keeper, \&quot;There ZEE 'IMim?! Thatat'z tha whea Ii zaw him vanizh toto!\&quot; The Cryptkeeper strode forward \&quot;Truth to your wordsss, no matter all the addled brainss sewn in your mindsss, he'sss mine, hhhsss!!\&quot; He wrung his massive claws together in morbidly eager glee and stopped short. CatDrgN was gone again! The Zombie Berserker looked over the rock beast. \&quot;Yoo guyzes okay ober dere? Ackin like a coupla freaked bile ratsez...\&quot; The CryptKeeper was really perplexed now, the Patchwork was almost smug, his suspicions verified brought a smile to his tattered features. Careless CatDrgN was not totally hidden, his tail was stuck out from underwing, twitching nervously. \&quot;'Ey, one uh youz bogrotters lose a appendish?\&quot; The Berserker called out. <br />
No time to answer this question or question any answers, paired footsteps approached from south accompanied by growls of surprised and dying undead minions, battle was joined, and CatDrgN could only hope the road crew had arrived. Almost to halfway through the highway to hell and the traffic was murder. <br />
He sent out mental feelers to see who his wouldbe waymakers were..., CatDrgN <br />
03-30-2006, 11:35 AM <br />
Popping up fron under concealment, CatDrgN was just in time to see someone Tickled. <br />
Someone Named Tickled to be excat. <br />
Tickled quickly ran up and started the heavy hitting on a zombie berserker previously mentioned in this story but for brevity purposes being granted no further dialogue. <br />
CatDrgN noticed the rock beast had been twisted aback and ran in behind the Ticklish one. Only in turn to have his back tickled by the ever longfingered Cryptkeeper. With wellpaced dark gifting this 'keeper was actually providing a nice backscratching. He gets no further dialogue either, he's being rude, who cares what he has to say. Ignorelisting an NPC monster, niiice. <br />
CatDrgN leaned into the gouging backscratching as he alternated healing himself and his assistant. Soon both the berserker and a patchie were corpses and easily stepoverable. <br />
Runs east whoops west, no wonder I die so much, west ya dork. The ladder to level five would logicaly lead to level five, right, and so it did. This takes us to the part of the story level inwhich insomuchas and therefore takes place. Lost ya there? Goood! The phosphourescent gleam of slime covered soul feeders growling like bubbling fire erupted from all sides while like wingless mosquitoes, scuttlers swarmed in as well. Narrow paths pooled in by lava, rock walls spattered with blood and ichor slickly reflected the dim red glow of the lava and danced with the reflected shadowed shapes of our two heroes. Gradually enough fighting and healing accomplished a safe delivery to the earlier proposed dropoff point, the level 5/6 ladder. CatDrgN could possibly stay here safely for days if he played his cards right and stuck to prudent brief skirmishes with scuttlers. Sure he could take on a Soul Feeder, but this mace of unjustified weakness would make it a lengthy engagement to this long commitment-shy felis draconus. Folding the wings back over and vanishing as Teleport tickled back to Byrendell, closes this chapter of the telling that has you all on the edge of your seats I'm sure. Tickled made it safely back to Byrendell to see a BaRnOwL who'd had some inkling of all the on-goings from the go-get. Tickled'd get a glass of red wine for the help, if the OwL wasn't so greedy, jk. :cheers: <br />
5 down, 4 ta go. 'Ows that thar poll ye naysayers and faithful heartiesss? Oh neato! <br />
Moron this later.<br />
CatDrgN<br />
03-30-2006, 10:54 PM <br />
Because back at Byrendell shaking with frustration and the vibrations of stillfelt lava boulder impacts, the CatDrgN fought the urge to repeat such a stunt and fought the urge to give up. And he was outnumbered two to one. <br />
According to the gear inventory he had one more try left to him before running around in glazeds and steels. <br />
If he'd have waited.., <br />
The plan to creep forward inch by camp by hide by inch fails when you hesitate and wake up too slowly with a scuttler bite. Near the ladder so let's see what the situation is on the other side of the HoLy &copy;øðDaM HeLL! <br />
Run south, move to the side, walk up north, get some space, hope they move hit slow, give him some time to hide again, actions, quit, damn no, Stay! <br />
... <br />
Resurrect, another week of experience gone, lol. Hell could wait just a bit longer. Plan B as soon as he comes up with it. <br />
CatDrgN<br />
03-30-2006, 11:13 PM <br />
BaRnOwL nodded down to CatDrgN before the Cat slunk off to his Inn room for a catnip and a catnap. <br />
BaRn's assignment as Armorer was going to begin in full, assess current inventory, fill in the gaps with planned purchases. Wonder if IronMan still has that old suit of superfast stealth armor, rocket boots and superior AC would make the Crypt's levels a Coradale run! <br />
Cat's plan B seemed to hold promise even though it too had been tried before. You just couldn't come at a problem from a new direction when there was only the one direction to go, he tried it fast, he tried it slow, the final results by now we know. <br />
BaRn's plan C seemed the right idea, but Shade itself just didn't work that way. Not like it used to. Was the answer to The Gate really At The Gate!?! 'Tor gear worthiness could wait indefinitely, especially how it'd all been going lately, but the Cat's mad urge to get in on history as a legend himself was his own worst enemy. At this rate, he'd achieve level 11 in mere days. What sadistic madman decided that ten Balors in Any one small space would be a fun idea? LoL! <br />
The Owl and the Cat examined closely their reasons for wanting to go to Bal'Tor, to Elders, to the Gates of Shade's Hell, and found them wanting. <br />
Spark*le<br />
03-30-2006, 11:58 PM <br />
Aw.....Well all is not lost. We at least gain these entertaining stories of your acutely Quixotic misadventures. <br />
Better luck next time. :w00t:<br />
pinkaaa<br />
03-31-2006, 12:01 AM <br />
Easy come easy go lol Wanna hit Xian to fill up the armoury? CatDrgN <br />
03-31-2006, 12:07 AM <br />
Lmao might as well, unarmored cat's no good w/o a good sapphire spicing and chaos plate frosted coating, Yummmm! <br />
Cripes Quixotic, tilting at Windmills would be Waaay easier! And who's my Sancho?! <br />
I am on my way, but I'll be rangering, maging and healing cause I lost my Vase of Mustardfried Guilance. <br />
CatDrgN<br />
03-31-2006, 10:40 PM <br />
Laughing wickedly spinning Slapstick, his bladed staff, he sneered and made obscene gestures at Golems and Imps as he ran past. This was to be Slapstick's last trip for awhile, he was going to Auction, there'd be another slapstick later, this was Slapstick the 3rd after all, but the Cat needed Black Pearl rate exp recovery. It was a good thing being all fast and furious now after months of imposed sluggishness, but it had taken more exp off him in two days than he'd gained in months. Well it soon will because..., \&quot;Toodles, chow, been real, seeya LOSERS!\&quot; CatDrgN spun around and cast twist of fate at The Flame Gargoyle! &lt;&lt;&lt;ZzhhhwippT! POP! <br />
Zzzeeeowwmmk! \&quot;Ha ha haaa, lol, yeah baby Home free, move away <br />
OUCH! Hah, 5 hp, I'm sooo scared, ha haaa OUCH!\&quot; Limbo. Great, terrific, first hurled lava boulders, now flaming stones, the cat was tiring of the recent volcanic connotations. <br />
Take two, this time with a Brain! <br />
And so in doing things the right, and safe way, it's safer, right? Riiight! We soon see this, past the gargoyle, and here's the most notable evident improvement of speed, the ability to finally after months, step casually around the Shade Demon Lord on his two lane bridge. It infuriates him, trust me, he hates it. The guy thrives on fear, but one brush off he goes all ta hell, and back to therapy, lol. CatDrgN really just wanted to TAKE A STAND AGAINST FURTHER EXPERIENCE LOSS and call Xian Ra home til he was level 13, but remembering in Shade, nothing is etched in stone. Still it was an appealing proposal! Bal'Tor still echoed metallically underground, sending a gonging call to his mind and soul, but his brain and body knew better and said ... Wait. <br />
2cool: <br />
CatDrgN<br />
04-05-2006, 09:48 PM <br />
\&quot;Battle to the Death in the Dome, Pinkaaa, ifff yooou daaare!\&quot; \&quot;Sure Cat, if you can defeat both of us!\&quot; \&quot;Wait, your Lich is gonna be there? So much for sneaking potions, lol.\&quot; \&quot;There's the chance some knucklehead could interfere in a Dome match though.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;So true, GBH, but we could have Gaurds.\&quot; \&quot;Or we could just have a Volcano run, Raiven?\&quot; \&quot;I win, you go Mortal, you win, I take on the distinctive aroma of roadkill.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Hmmm, ok sure what the heck, you're on, we'll let the Lessers decide.\&quot; \&quot;So whoever makes it to Rak first, or to the lessers and back, or gets killed? Eaten first? Or last?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Wait, ya know, Lessers are kinda Grimm's allies, why give em the pleasure? Why let Good choose Evil?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Okay, well how about a Tree run? If I make it to Tuirel, so much the better!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Let's go!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Who's that, get that bear off the tree spot, lol.\&quot; \&quot;Nice bearhead, lol!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Goes with my six lucky gold pieces, it's uh Symbolic!\&quot; \&quot;These elves are fast! Almost Too fast.\&quot; \&quot;Yep, omg, you're dead already and you were so close too!\&quot; \&quot;I get about this far Equipped, lol.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Aherrmm, I have watched you're progress and, oh crap, it's you again. Mr. Frequent Die-r Miles.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;LoL! Hiya boss man, dead me, oops undead me!\&quot; \&quot;And what makes you think you're worthy of a place in my undead armies??\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Totally and completely defiant standoutish unworthiness, Chacha's.\&quot; \&quot;It's CHAOS!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Barney who ya talking to?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Chaos!\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Ok, nvm.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;What time of Day is it, I'm thinking if I rez at Dsk, could get a Stalker Title!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Leave it to this arrogant upstart cat you are to keep even me, I, the Dark Lord Chaos waiting.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Chaos, who are ya talking to?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Myself, Pink, myself, sheesh.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Can I quote you both on all this? I already asked myself and I said yes.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;You may as well, Cat, both Pink and myself know you will anyway.\&quot; \&quot;Barn, you got Chaos's permission! Write it Write it!\&quot; \&quot;Yes, indeed, write it, for noone will truly believe it's really me anyways saying this stuff, especially if I throw in an awesome radical totally tubular dude hang ten and pass me a brewskie, hrahahaha, your quotation attempts are now foiled.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Damn, they will doubt your use of Anyways..,\&quot; \&quot;Yes, indeed, write it, for noone will truly believe it's really me saying this stuff, especially if I throw in an awesome radical totally tubular dude hang ten and pass me a brewskie, hrahahaha, your quotation attempts are now foiled.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;That's better.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;C'mon Barn, rez, I'm back at Slyythra and these males here are menstrual.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Okay okay on my way.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;...\&quot; <br />
\&quot;as the last living sensations slid off me like a cascade of glittering ice, I thought of how, it'd be now cool to be undead how nice, from towering flames, evil unspoken names, all echoing comes my new master, though I'm no real tool, just need the fuel, to raise my experience faster\&quot; <br />
\&quot;BARN!\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Sorry what? Ya like Poetry?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Yeah nice, c'mon let's go.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Elf Illusionist to the north, c'mere ya pointy eared FREAK IT'S DINNER!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;...\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Maybe they're vegetarians, omg, what are those two elves Doing to eachother!?!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Get a screenshot!!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Ugh, ok I'm outta here, enough for me.\&quot; \&quot;Chaos has, I have watched, you've heard all this before. Let's just get this over and done with, gods of dark oblivion the refuse I loose into my armies these days...,\&quot; <br />
\&quot;YAY Undead!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Well that explains the smell, and why I just ripped a bear in half running through it on the way here.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;catdargn is a looser\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Excuse me did that little level four just try ta insult me? Hold me back hold me back! I'll moiderize him, I'm unstable and smell bad! Roadkill's revenge on humanity. Hraaaah!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;...\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I on-ly wan-na see-you danc-ing in that purple rain, Pur-ple Rain, Puuurple rain.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Don't ask.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Don't tell, lol.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;A glass of red wine, hold the wine, I wanna munch the glass now, and a cigar, unlit, don't wanna burn my throat, jk, nawh hook me up, fire and water, most excellent, thank you.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;No problem sir, and you'll be outside for a bit?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;This is now a nonsmoking establishment right? lol. No, just wish to be<br />
alone, got heavy thoughts tonight and they aren't of SnowWhite.\&quot;<br />
\&quot;Hey buddie, can I bum a smoke of yaAGHGKT!~\&quot;<br />
\&quot;No.\&quot; <br />
skull: <br />
Spark*le<br />
04-05-2006, 11:40 PM <br />
Too funny, Cat. Ummm.....think you kinda had to be there to get all that<br />
though. <br />
Oh and by the way, SharK got a brand new hat thanks to an amenable balor.:cheers: <br />
pinkaaa<br />
04-05-2006, 11:46 PM <br />
Lol Barn! I think I will start saving our conversations. Undead Cat! Way cool! <br />
Spark*le<br />
04-05-2006, 11:57 PM <br />
Oh, oh...\&quot;101 Things To do With An Undead Cat\&quot; CatDrgN <br />
04-06-2006, 12:13 AM<br />
Kliban Rules! <br />
Pink if ya got any saved convos slide em to me and can edit post correct the good parts, lol. <br />
Had some real gems last night. \&quot;Oh no, damn, could you have ReMyGaTe rescue my bear head and 6 gold? Lmao, It means alot to me, sentimental, and I don't want this guy walking around me trying to steal it LoL.\&quot; <br />
gruv: <br />
skull: :bow: <br />
frank: <br />
1 - 100<br />
_ Carpet beater.<br />
_ Slippers.<br />
_ Back scratcher.<br />
_ Javelin.<br />
_ Baseball bat.<br />
_ Rug.<br />
_ Golf club. <br />
_ Feed one to the ducks in the local pond. _ Athletics 'hammer'. <br />
_ Christmas present.<br />
_ Speed humps.<br />
_ Walking stick.<br />
_ Snooker cue.<br />
_ Bog brush.<br />
_ Substitute loo roll.<br />
_ Scarf.<br />
_ Pin cushion. <br />
_ Cut off the feet and use them as ink wells. _ Tie some horse hair between the front and back legs to make a violin bow. <br />
_ Pillow.<br />
_ Bath sponge.<br />
_ Hat.<br />
_ Umbrella pole.<br />
_ Greyhound racetrack 'hare'.<br />
_ Cat's eyes in the road.<br />
_ Heavy duty fly swatter.<br />
_ Padding for ice hockey players.<br />
_ Towel. <br />
_ Create a nice little water feature for the garden. _ 'Pin the tail on the cat'. <br />
_ Kicking stand for rugby balls.<br />
_ Cricket bat.<br />
_ Conductor's baton.<br />
_ Shield.<br />
_ Arrow.<br />
_ Cut off the tail and use as a quill. <br />
_ Conversation piece for the coffee table. _ Airplane chocks. <br />
_ Backpack. <br />
_ Wear it on your head and run round shouting, \&quot;I'm covered in cat hair!!\&quot;. <br />
_ Use two dead cats to make a pair of gloves. _ Fire poker. <br />
_ Luge.<br />
_ Kneeling pad. <br />
_ Chuck one into a 'conker tree' to knock the conkers down. _ Novelty draught excluder. <br />
_ Use one to suffocate your enemies. <br />
_ Partly bury, head first, in the ground... now you have a firework<br />
launching pad! <br />
_ Barbecue fuel. <br />
_ After a short time it can be used as a redneck air freshener. _ Prop in sanitary towel adverts. <br />
_ Dog food. <br />
_ Run electrical wire through it to make a decorative lamp stand. _ Door stop. <br />
_ Oven mitt. <br />
_ A 'conversation piece' in the living room when you have people over you really don't like. <br />
_ Practice for that brother that's learning taxidermy. _ Give it to a cat lover &gt;:) <br />
_ Use the head as a disposable tennis ball at picnics. _ Put one in the middle of the road to make speeding drivers feel bad. _ Use them for traction when your car gets stuck in the snow. _ A goose emulator. <br />
_ Halloween decoration.<br />
_ Put it in your<br />
teacher's trunk or under the car seat. <br />
_ Put on desk chair of co-worker who takes credit for something you did. _ Flatten out, dry it and use as a frisbee. <br />
_ Smack the neighbours.<br />
_ Food for the homeless. <br />
_ Drop them by the thousands on France and Iraq. _ Bookend. <br />
_ Toupee.<br />
_ Stuffing for Beanbag chair.<br />
_ Seasoning. <br />
_ Bake into a meatloaf and give it to in-laws. _ Drop 100 of them along with 100 dead dogs from an airplane onto a trailer park so when the rednecks there say \&quot;it's raining cats and dogs\&quot; they will actually be right. <br />
_ Sew 3-4 together and give to spouse as a anniversary gift. _ Coffee Table. <br />
_ Sympathy vote at parties.<br />
_ Keeping the flies off your marmite.<br />
_ New superhero - \&quot;Exkittytron\&quot;. <br />
_ Position over your face to protect the small micro-organisms that exist in your beard. <br />
_ Shave it, stick the fur all over you, then say you're part cat. _ Tea cosy. <br />
_ Scarecrow for very dumb birds. <br />
_ Measure the circumference of a room by swinging it. _ Lure for a live dog. <br />
_ Put in the garden borders for repelling rabbits. _ A small child's bike. <br />
_ Your dad's a what?! <br />
_ Attach to a long wooden pole and use to sweep chimneys. _ Throw at bears in a zoo. <br />
_ Burn and use as fertilizer.<br />
_ Use as antenna ball.<br />
_ Soak up blood at crime scenes.<br />
_ Large paintbrush. <br />
_ Bury it in your backyard, give it an elaborate tombstone, and claim that it haunts your house. <br />
_ Use to decorate your high-tech laser. <br />
_ Taxiderm it and display in your window all year round. _ Taxiderm it and place on your couch for when guests come over. _ Bury it. <br />
CatDrgN<br />
04-08-2006, 11:55 AM <br />
Faster and faster the exp mounts within me, the power within grows, the flame of chaos burning upon the wick of my spine. I'm viciously insatiably tearing apart almost all around me, be it unfortunate stupid creature or suspicious mortal standing too close for a little too much than I feel will be allowed. Undead changes perspective, with the strength comes the new viewpoint. <br />
I'm for the most part avoided or graciously healed though in all modesty I don't accept that it has anything to do with levels equipment or my unliving status of chaotic power. To take on such airs would and usually does prove to be downfall prone. It's amusing, but it's an adjustment, and a lonelier road to tirelessly charge up. By my calculations, being granted Lich status would have me among the increasingly endangered high level Liches, but at level 17 it prolongs delays my projected arrival at the fabled front gates of Bal'Tor. Is the solution to the Displacer Demon really at him? Is the key to unlocking virtual Shade Hell to be found so close to the opening itself? I've got Needler back, well this would be Needler 2, another black pearl demon foil. Rounding out my arsenal with Slapstick 4 or is it now 5 I'm all set. The recurrent Stalker Broadsword, a rarity even of these new times also stays with me. It's name has yet to be determined, Shwing Batta seems catchy enough for now. <br />
Boar's silent except for the other wayward residents who are also here for the quiet and solitude. Recognizable names, but noone I'd call close friends. There's something at the back of my mind to feed the fires of mystery solving curiousity to. Something new we denizens of Shade could possibly become a part of. <br />
Young Dragons become Stalker-Gatherers, Lesser Dragons Stalker-Killers, CryptKeepers Stalker Familiars, something became minor stalkers... What of the Stalkers themselves? Dragon, Stalker-, Beast, Imp, Scout, Night, Killer, Fang, Gatherer, what did it all mean? There was some undiscovered territory to cover, and it might be needing to be done just at the right time. <br />
We're dying to know the answer to the riddle, some have the courage to see Limbo hundreds of times over hoping to inch closer to a realization, some are thinkers minds ablaze with untested insight and unproven theorum, some are followers feasting on good sounding ideas alongside who they believe is right, others are lone solitary pioneers. Where do I fit in? Friends, I'm a Shader, all any and none of the above. But above all I am a Chaotic Animal and I'm serving myself for now, Shade isn't going anywhere, at least for now, so my place is the occasional theory/ies and the often mis/adventures and / / / slash slash slashing my way to some long overdue power. Whose eyes pierce the night the minds the souls, whose ears know for whom the Chaos Bell tolls, whose noses supposes our toeses are roses, whose whiskers feel walls of unknown new holes.</p>
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Subject: HH2 <br />
05-01-2006, 05:04 AM <br />
The BarnOwl was once again unresponsive, sitting in place silently as if unseeing and unhearing, and then gone. You didn't really see him leave the room, just one moment he's talking up a storm, you might reply, he might not, and you look around and he's not there. V'rzuhn's hold on it's people was merciless and kept them between worlds or just seperate all too often. <br />
CatDrgN now known absurdly as CATmAnDu was back to life and living, for what could possibly be more dark than the shadows in mortal hearts, besides the unliving, but this varies in a variety of ways. Vagueries are fun. He hunted at a time self reliance was a must, hunting range had to be increased, and he had to work with all he had. The rest of the clan was spread out over Shade, over the times of day and night and even over philosophical approaches to life and this worked. He felt uncomfortable with keeping such little contact with them all, being far better at replying than initiating small talk and risking interrupting a hunt. Truth to tell the cat of cat was going through some very interesting changes. <br />
It was as if the moon was full and the cage was getting too small. He was on both sides of the bars too. He was the caged beast straining at the barriers that he'd placed around himself, and he was the handler keeping in check destructive urges that represented death and injury to hearly all around him. He sought a compromise and he found it. He released himself to the wilds. <br />
The sea shimmered with starlight and moonbeams like dancing ghosts on sapphire sand dunes, rippling with an unknowable emotion that was all moods and none of them. It mirrored him somehow though, restless and tired, always in motion but keeping in place. He hunted to good effect here, in training and gold, and most of his fellow residents he found to be agreeable. <br />
He hated politics, one of those distracting destructive abstracts the primates thought up to amuse themselves. As Condok might say, too much time on their hands. Shade's mainland was rife with petty squabbles and honorless brief skirmishes, and he was okay with that as long as it didn't follow him to his current retreat. <br />
Well folks, it looks like it did, the gutsy defiant little shrews have nested in quite possibly their last chance to have escaped harm and in doing so brought their bittersour fear-scent and confusing vague irritating thoughts with them to waft and buzz through the air like locusts disturbing my peace. So, let Chaos flow through me from heart to shoulder to arm to sword tip, temper it with the mercy of Zanden and the acknowledgement of Grimm, but if I receive Chaos I will give Chaos in return. <br />
Bal'Tor was a getaway spot like this too at one time. It was the mark of accomplishment, the yarstick by which true shade warrios were measured, the source of the most powerful materials in Shade. It was also the stopover point the room with Displacers and Bugs in it, the flashpoint for Shade's very future happenings and events. But was it worth going to anymore? </p>

<p>Spark*le<br />
05-06-2006, 08:47 PM <br />
Undoubtably my favorite story line from yoe Cat. :2cool: </p>

<p>CatDrgN <br />
05-06-2006, 10:17 PM <br />
From ACDC SINGLE: Highway To Hell/If You Want Blood (1979) Living easy, lovin' free {Lovin bein me} Season ticket on a one-way ride {only if I go inside, lol} Asking nothing, leave me be {It's been two years Tor gearless me} Taking everything in my stride {I'm just askin for a guide} Don't need reason, don't need rhyme {I can do this at any time} Ain't nothing I would rather do {Than be in on this Gate stuff helping all of you} <br />
Going down, party time {Something that rhymes with time} My friends are gonna be there too {Man I hope I got friends down there, lol} <br />
I'm on the highway to hell {Tor} <br />
No stop signs, speed limit {Think I'm given up rhyming in it} Nobody's gonna slow me down {Aherm, server, lol} Like a wheel, gonna spin it {Wheels, good idea} Nobody's gonna mess me round {We hopes} <br />
Hey Satan, payed my dues {Hey Chaos, nice shoes} Playing in a rocking band {A rocking Clan!} Hey Momma, look at me {Momma do you think she'll tear your little boy APART} <br />
I'm on my way to the promised land {Yeeehaw, and how!} I'm on the highway to hell {Tor} <br />
(Don't stop me) {Please} <br />
And I'm going down, all the way down {Nine levels to Bal'Tor Town} I'm on the highway to hell {'Tor} <br />
CatDrgN was actually in no hurry, magics training around the Sapphire City should have his magicking skills up to the required / suggested 'Tor / Gate levels. He was als saving up for a BPDS system for Rangering with. Sure he could equip a Bladed Staff, but he hadn't been to Tuir'el now had he? LoL! <br />
{sometimes he wondered why he Shaded the way he Shaded, with less and less higher level warriors even giving a damn wherever whoever got their whatevers, Habit and Challenge!} <br />
Plus he still owed a few glittering goldpence to Trik now that Hyena had faded out on the loaned Lef'RakII startup capital, lol. So things were going according to plan, slowly, but surely. Braced to die on the next attempt because of his defeatist attitude, heheheh. He would not let the imaginary forces that favored the ideal player exclude him from a piece of that action by altering the behaviors of Balor Demons. {Just because I'm paranoid don't mean someone up there has it in for me and is out for me, lol} </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
05-08-2006, 12:20 PM <br />
From running to gloomy and nachtsburg again, and again I tell in rhyme this tale, I should clarify for you little guys the Gloomy I refer to is Gloomy Vale. Again and again refers to there and back, back and forth from these main two places, but undead fast paces through spaces still got tired of the same several faces. Frustration occured impatience ensued, the lack of magics imbued were clued. For that part of me I call Mana I lack, for though I was healed I wanted to heal back. Kind of missing that part of myself myselves? That would not worry about being surrounded by elves. Byrendell tired me all the anger and cryin', I hungered for the wide open spaces like Xian. Beg for your gpots off some other guy, I'm avoiding most chats now even ones in Sly. I the cat of CAT planned a meeting, but kept putting it off, because I was {too busy ƒç†ing around!} cough cough! Yep, Bal'Tor's still looming like shapes in the mist, but if I get killed again trying I'm gonna be dissappointed. I had to disjoint it, the next word wasn't nice, but I left \&quot;ƒç†ing\&quot; in just to add spice. So I stash back up gear for a solo attempt or search far and wide for worthy guides, cause topside lately's seeming just cramped and I'm overdue for Tor gear besides. It's been two years and I avoided the Plat, abhorred the Sorc and the Devine along with, but I've been a cat with a nimble bow, which I gave back in a few days. {forthwith?} That Rak gear's expensive, but earned don't nag, I don it now that Hyena's let outta the bag. Why do I play this way, why deprive, why at my level's it hard to survive? It's hard, not difficult, keeps it a challenge, but not impossible like finding a word that rhymes with challenge. So, yes, plans are planned, the Bal'Tor trip, hunting elders, giving the DD some lip. I'm sure to repeat when Displacer Demon I sees, Abel's curse that I too hope it burns when it pees. Surface world Shade's gotten quite saucy, Pkillers Thieves and here and there Posses. Do I join in, not officially in fashion, but if that happens to me, someone's face'll be crashin'. I don't hit first but will have the last laugh whether I win or in Limbo some fun I will have. Rambling on and on this I admit not much more to say before I press Submit. So suffice to say, the story goes on of my eventual stay at Bal'Tor, and I hope you enjoyed this as rhymed I destroyed this unless ya got me on ignore, lol. <br />
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<p>Darth_Insidious<br />
05-08-2006, 04:15 PM <br />
Very nice Cat. Mucho Respect to the feralest of the feral. </p>

<p>CatDrgN <br />
05-08-2006, 08:40 PM <br />
Yeah, I really think I'm getting this Feral stuff down, LoL! :D </p>

<p>CatDrgN <br />
05-11-2006, 11:31 PM <br />
...yea....yeah... sniff... yeah.... burp... deze dayz i'm in xtown... rakin in da gold... and keepin deez noobz in fearz... yeah... well yall know me... i'm nuts and a basket of... m&amp;m peanuts er sumthinm... gotta lotta choad chumps chunky cheese snax up in hea wea thea all at thou...yeah... welll what goes around comes back to you and if it dont it wuz neva yourz... rite?... right...oopz rite... yeah....so lyke i wuz doin in dis stoopid chump choad dark cleric and dis guy runz up on me lyk hez all dat and a bowl of cottage cheese wid pineapplez and tish... i lookz at him thinkin yea dawg, make ya moov, wat he think i don lyk got indennify spell or what.... i see him he'z well known little wanna be retard pk thief wanna be, in a clan of known lil cryin beachclamz or whatevah...ya know yall know me, i was like all in inN hiz grill... like what what what no seeriusly i dint hear ya, got ya know the guts of my emenies stuffed in ma earz an stuff... so he checkz out tryin not to run and i waz like yeah run you little is he gone yet... ok run you little oh hi, how are ya, ya want a part of the dropz.. no dats not you, you see dat guy tho?... he wuz runnin from me cause i'm all the leest, oops leet, lol...yeah...so i grabs mah stash and shops it all off cause i aint like given out anymore freehandouts ouside of shade an stuff...least notwise ta peepz outsid da clam, er clan, got beachclams on ma mind an stuf, yeah ...i check da clock, how long a gyu gotta type like dis to begin ta get dat dangerous edgey feel like metal slivers in ya ice cream feel 2 em...kay s i walk inta chat and sure nuff there's all several masses an army all scared skeered of me...and huddling like... shaved hamsters in a blizzerd er sumthin...see dey aint mouthy as much no more dat i teacheded em good uhyup!....i knows dis post is bound ta pizza sum peepz off but ...i'm so bad evn ma teddy ruxpin wears weas/ wheres biker chains an all dat.... well dats how tings hea ah are? AH! are. kay... an if ya dont like me hannle it in da game if ya kin find me, cause i got mad hiding skillz dawg doggies caninez muttz, dawg.... <br />
IT'S ALL ABOUT DA PENTIUMS!</p>

<p>Spark*le<br />
05-12-2006, 06:10 AM<br />
Too funny, CAT.</p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
05-12-2006, 09:41 AM <br />
Funny?, every word of that was dead serious, lol. See it's that damn lol that gives it away everytime! AHerm, yeah, whoz neckts, neckst?! <br />
zoiks: </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
05-14-2006, 10:14 AM <br />
\&quot;Speak!\&quot; snarled BaRnCaT \&quot;Or I'll gut you where you stand!\&quot; he lowered his foil til it tapped the nose of the terrier facing him \&quot;Woof!\&quot; BaRn smiled. \&quot;Good doggie.\&quot; <br />
He patted the small canine on the head and stepped outside, with enough room in his pack for 2.666666666666-.... Dark Cleric carcasses he made his way north. <br />
And Hel-lo! A Dark Cleric skulking around the reeds and dead trees grumbling dark oaths to himself and lazily swinging his mace of justified name too long to type anyways but I'll go ahead and type it violence. BaRnCaT ran up to him foilfirst, laughing with glee, causing the Cleric to look up in surprise. The Cleric bared his fangs and already set about leeching the lifeforce outta the cat. Well two could play that little game, brace yourself for the searing impact of IDENTi...fy? Oh nice that impressed him.., Slicesliceslice foil time. A nice long fun battle punctuated with taunts and insults and knock knock jokes ensued, as if it hadn't started already. \&quot;Speak or I'll Gut you where you Stand!\&quot; BaRnCaT snarled. The Dark Cleric screamed \&quot;What do you want me to Say???\&quot; The CaT shrugged, \&quot;Anything, I require Data and Input, Clues dude.\&quot; The Dark Cleric laughed, ducking a hit and devourin a bite sized delicious chunk of Catsoul \&quot;Woof!\&quot; and laughed an annoyingly little bit more. BaRnCaT didn't like this, the depraved lifeleeching soulsucking fruitloop wasn't ponying up any info and he was trying for his Jester Title! \&quot;You depraved lifeleeching soulsucking fruitloop, pony up some info!\&quot; Cat yelled \&quot;and stop trying for my Jester Title!\&quot; The Dark Cleric was near death making him a tad more agreeable to some constructive distracting conversation. \&quot;Ok, you want to know what, where to travel to next? I can tell you right shading now your stand and fight again again again hammering style won't save your life in 'Tor. You need yourself some martal skill, fighting refinement, The Dance of Darkness!\&quot; The Cat nodded as he continued attacking \&quot;Go on, where's I to go to get my fighting trained up better?\&quot; <br />
The Dark Cleric on his last 5 units of living slumped and fell to his knees \&quot;Whoo! Heh, wow. Uh you need but to travel to the top of the Elf Fortress to the township of Tiur'el. All you need is there. Master Assassins and Necros weaker than the ones found here, but Illusionists who make both types of Necromancers look lke sparking tindersticks.\&quot; BaRnCaT snarled \&quot;Speak or I'll gut...oops I mean WHAT? You gotta ƒç†ing be kidding me. Old one, everytime I have tried to make that journey I'm swarmed and killed in an all too quick amount of time!\&quot; The Dark Cleric fell onto his side and wheezed \&quot;That is because you were not prepared. You need Armoring like a Demon, you need, gasp, ok think of Water!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Water?\&quot; BaRnCaT cautiously thought of water, just in case the Cleric was trying to make him go... a wizard, or something. The Cleric rlled over onto his back \&quot;Water flows by flows past, flows through and flows fast, gasp, cough, even through dangerous moving obstacles it will choose it's path and eventually reach it's fill. Your fill is Tiur'el, but you must flow UPstream!\&quot; <br />
BaRnCaT thought this over a bit, bit, bite? a biting sensation on his ankle. \&quot;I'd prefer a decoy, er, guide to assure the safest trip possible, maps of the highest calibre. What to Do when there's No way Through, the path is dammed and Damned! Should I travel by Day OR Night?\&quot; he shook his foot loose of the ankle biting terrierlike Cleric and stomped the remaining life out of the fiend. \&quot;Woof.\&quot; the 'CaT chuckled \&quot;Why put off til tomorrow what you can plan for next week of the month afterwards, I think I'll die another die, heaven can wait. It's not procrastinating if I'm being uh chronologically judicious!\&quot; Content with that alibi, he sifted through the drop for gold and gear for gold then limped anklingly back towards Xian Ra. <br />
CatDrgN<br />
05-15-2006, 11:26 AM <br />
BaRnOwL's eyes buzzed a bit, ringing from some new noise they felt. He blinked and his eyes glowed, ah the old remote viewing was going on again. <br />
He'd only recently just honed it but known how to do it for quite awhile, being of the same self but different self-owns, or so he thought, kinda tricky like that. <br />
It was really hard to tell seeing through BaRnCaT's eyes what was real and what wasn't. He seemed to exist on whole other levels. As always, it was worth a try, no matter what absurdities may appear..., *To the uninitiated what this seemed to be was simple goofing off, which coincidentally to experienced warriors this also seemed to be the case. Somewhere inbetween the answer lie, lied, laid, ... WAS! BaRnCaT clung to the ankles of a Big Troll as it trudged along, and away, trying to GET away from this weirdo holding onto his ankles, dragging along behind, trying to tie a pair of boots to it's huge leather feet. His hands shook with too much caffeine as he smirked. Finally he let go and slid to a stop. The Troll stopped too, puzzled, the Cat was off his ankles, and off his rocker, but boots were on his feet, the Troll's feet, boots on them. BaRnCaT stood up, brushed himself off, and admired his handiwork letting out a maniacal shriek he then cleared his throat and declared with a booming voice and solid conviction: <br />
\&quot;Hey! Your bootlace is untied!\&quot; And of course, the Troll did look down to check on this. <br />
.&lt;&lt;&lt;WHACK!&gt;&gt;&gt;. <br />
.gets a face fulla pain as BaRnCaT's bladed staff \&quot;Slapstick\&quot; meets his face in a rude and deadly manner! <br />
Then what followed was three more hits like that and the three hit wonder a dead troll was breathlessly on his way to Boot Hill. A Pile of Trolls and Orcs and Ogres were stacked up in an odd pyramid, and all wore boots, with at least a few having laces untied.* The 'OwL was having a bit of trouble here, but maybe there was just some sensory distortion here, trying again...here..., *\&quot;Are you sure? I mean really?\&quot; The younger warrior stood outside Byrendell, newly decked out in the finest Orc armoring and shielding and ... weaponing the Orc Caves could offer. BaRnCaT smiled, and patted the trainee on the Lecter's Helm of the Orc Head and nodded. Off the beginner went, confident in the advice the sage and wise BaRnCaT gave him. Cat lit a cigar and thought to himself, of what the orc warrior females would realy do once confronted with a smoothtalking Orc-disguised human warrior in their midst. Meaning, would he really be safe? Would it work? Well heck, who knows? Now what to do with the rest of the night. <br />
Another new player emerged from Byrendell's gates. BaRnCaT quickly stuffed a Bear's Head and Bear Claw into the backpack and tapped the warrior on the shoulder. Moments later, as one more new adventurer walked on east in puzzlement, dressed nearly like a bear, figuring out how best he would become the king of all grizzlies, thoughts of royalness and glory flooding his mind, BaRnCaT went on inside. Knowing he was going to go straight to the Limbo for this kinda thing, he gave a mental shrug, followed by a physical one, to be sure, for emphasis, for his own benefit, etc. <br />
He went straight to the Inn and commenced to lose no sleep over any of it.* <br />
BaRnOwL rubbed his eyes, these visions were verrrry dubious, either he needed more sleep or this 'Cat who called himself the Giver of the Tag of CAT was a something else. Sighing he tries again to get a look through..., <br />
*Some new moves were caled for, just to add a new angle to fighting monsters, but it was still better to practice on Goblins. They were small, weak, slow runners and oddly they reminded BaRnCaT of a particularly nasty teacher he endured for one year and two more flunked years after that before he had enough and dropped out of 3rd grade, at a satisfied age of 25. But enough with the academic achievement section and reflection, there was hunting to do. Usually BaRnCaT sufficed with the laziest style possible, standing in place and yawning his way to bait, luring in angry, or hungry, or both, monsters. But tonight, given the two solid pots of coffee he'd ingested, and yes, we do mean solid, as it was 98% coffee grounds and some fairly warm water added in for effect, he ignored this method along with proper sentence structure and comma placement. He started with a run north to Coradale, used his staff to polevault and land heavily on a Goblin Scout, causing it to squeek in an amusing way. Smiling crazedly he hops a few more times, hopping the HP musically right outta the poor squeeking goblin {HP = Hurts Plenty} and tries to think on another manuever. He runs a little further north and staff outstretched beside him, headtrips a fleeing Goblin Peon. Staff straightouted right to the back of it's head. BaRnCaT circles back, staff held lancelike before him, yells bloody murder then commits it. Skidding to a stop, nearly colliding into a fatal typo involving mispelling \&quot;Skidding\&quot; with an \&quot;H\&quot;, he pants, this was some fun! Was there anything else to do? The night was still young and BaRnCaT was still immature, so much energy left unspent and burning a hole in his pocket. <br />
Suddenly skewering two bats on each end of his staff, he spun it around over his head, the lifeless bats circling him like limp buzzards, whatever those'd circle like, or even be like at all. He ran west in great bounding leaps, towards an Ogre Enforcer. \&quot;Agh! They're in my hair, they're trying to eat my braaaains!!!\&quot; The Ogre dropped his club, startled, and stood there puzzled, and also confused. BaRnCaT flipped one end then the other end of his staff at the Ogre, and yelled \&quot;OH MY HOLY WOW! They're on your head now!! They're gonna eat your braaaaains!!!\&quot; The Ogre batted at his head furiously and BaRnCaT politely handed him his club to swat the bats away with. Walking away chuckling at the sickening thuds and crunches he was hearing punctuated with a heavy falling-like thud, BaRnCaT made plans to head to Cloven Pine.* <br />
'Owl blinked, eyes hurting, ribs slightly dislocated as well, he spun his head around and tried to refocus..., <br />
*Cloven Pine was nice, the weather was beautiful. It was raining drops of happiness amidst cheery flashing of lightning as thunder rumbling like jolly chuckles overhead. Make the best out of a miserable situation, put a happy face on it, optimism all the way, screw it, this Cat needed shelter! <br />
He headed on in shook his fur off, headed further in to a drier area and shook off again. <br />
The Pub was bustling, crowded with four patrons, patronizing the pub. How does a pub feel being patronized, is it mean, is it really necessary, does it really matter? <br />
Nobody asks these things, nobody normal anyway. Backing up a bit here, Cloven pine is East of Coradale, which is North of Byrendell, which is pretty far away from Stumpy's outpost, which we'll get to, just wait, a few chapters, thank you. Now to stop backing up and continue forward to the patronized pub at Cloven Pine, we're now finding the Cat with a mug of ale in one hand and an only slightly damp cigar in the other hand. <br />
Seeing people in the pub, more people came in as there were people in the pub to talk to than before when there weren't as many. {See that mathematical magic in action?} We'll skip the story problems and just leave this a problem story. The problem being the pub was getting crowded! Some of Shade's Clans used Cloven Pine as a home base, being ideally located East of Coradale and North of Slyythra, which is in turn east of Gloomy Vale! <br />
BaRnCaT felt like elbow room was running out faster than his pub spending budget, to concluding his pub patronization he walked out and headed to another inn, falling asleep rightaway to what boredom a story like this would make if typed.* <br />
But as CAT Clan's Bard Owl, he went ahead and recorded it anyway. Fact fiction, hoot cares damn hooting silly stuff here, but hoot cares. Noone'll believe a word of it anyways, no harm no Owl Fowl?, lol. He covered his face with one wing and groaned, gods, the 'Cat was Cat-tagious. He fell backwards in exhaustion and hung from the rafters like a feathered owl-like bat. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
05-31-2006, 10:53 PM <br />
BaRnOwL sat at the corner table, bored as hell, not a communique from the head cat in weeks, not so much as a purchase order since the glazed plate was bought and sent. He took to looking around, he was beered as hell too and not at his best right now. He spots a hefty pudgy overweight barmaid built like an ogress. <br />
\&quot;Hey! You! HOOT! Yeah you, hey yeah uh you look like a eater, what on this menu do you suggest?\&quot; He piped, and she rumbled forward, face reddened with a silent storm of potential tailfeather kicking. \&quot;Excuse me lil birdie? I'm a WHAT!?!\&quot; 'Owl cringed a bit \&quot;A professional eater? I meant obviously? I meant it was apparent at first sight the full uh fill.. ment of your girth and prowess?\&quot; <br />
She glowered down at him looking ready to break his beak off. \&quot;You'll get table scraps, brighteyes, there's nothing on the menu for the likes of you!\&quot; She stalked off like a gatherer or a killer to the backroom. \&quot;Well no wonder there's nothing to eat with a landmass like her stuffing her face here.\&quot; A roar from the back \&quot;I HEARD THAT! Tablescraps OUT! YOU get DISHWATER!\&quot; <br />
'OwL sighs, great, ya try to be nice, complimentary even, wind up misunderstood. \&quot;Story of my Hooting life.\&quot; Just then a strange mysterious hooded figure in thick hornrimmed glasses, hook nose and an obviously fake moustache over states his stealthy entrance. \&quot;Heads up featherduster.\&quot; he mutters. BaRnOwL looks up suddenly \&quot;Ca-MRMPH!\&quot; His beak is quickly clamped shut! <br />
\&quot;Pipe down shortcake, I'm not even supposed to be up topside, officially, I'm here on a lead to confirm and check off another suspicion.\&quot; 'OwL chuckled, and leaned in winking with one large yellow eye \&quot;In other words, bosscat, you're gonna wander around, hit something, cast something at something else, stand there staring at something waiting for it to change into somewhere, RiGhT?\&quot; \&quot;Yeah ok you could say that, but you could say it better, my way sounded way cooler.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Whootever.\&quot; <br />
A breathless PMessager burst in through the door while the two chatted and read their daily news scrolls. \&quot;Message for pant pant gasp, uh mesage for ca-UMPH!\&quot; His face is shut, dragged down to table level! \&quot;Damn your furless hide, does everyone have to announce my location? I'm here to confirm and check off a-\&quot; <br />
\&quot;He means to say he's only to happy to receive your message quietly and tip you generously for not heralding his location to every Chr, Player and Chatter within hearing range.\&quot; 666 gold coins landed in the PMessager's coinpouch. The dooming amount, the step outside and travel to wherever else would spell this one's doom but we don't need to tell him that yet, wait til ... after. <br />
\&quot;Well, hairball, what is it, what's it say? Who's it from?\&quot; CATdrgn snarled, laughed, snarled, laughed, and snickered while scribbling out a bold italic and furious reply. \&quot;The equivalent of, hey I know your fat and ugly but could you help us select something from the menu?\&quot; BaRnOwL, froze and whistled innocently \&quot;Helluva lead-in, but basically big doings elsewhere and they're inquiring as to my availability.\&quot; \&quot;What ya hoot gonna do then?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;I'm gonna wait, I'm testing the waters, I'm testing the reply I get.\&quot; \&quot;Must be a heavy hefty undertaking, erh I meant fluffy, bigboned and worthy enterprise.\&quot; BaRn blurted out, then groaned, his way with words was really going that bad way tonight. \&quot;You could say that, I mean it merges with the original plan somewhat\&quot; Cat winked \&quot;but still it's the company I'd choose to keep while I'm there that'd matter.\&quot; \&quot;Hoot, gotcha, when in a stew tis best to boil with favorable ingredients!\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Excatmandundo! I'll do my confirming and checking off a possible old new mystery leftover and overlooked, while keeping an eye on developments otherwheres!\&quot; Cat Leaned back, his glasses nose and fake moustache making his smugness seem very something elsed. You could build him a temple out of perch pike tuna trout or salmon and he'd feel it was only just dues. <br />
\&quot;Well, that's a well... uh thought out plan! You have the All Elements in your Favor aspect, the Win Win situation added in and the nothing lost to choice, or left to chance facets.\&quot; \&quot;Aye young grasshopper-eater, now it's been a real, but I must scoot be off. I was not here, you did not see me, I did not say any of this! No Barding until I give you the words, ok?\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Uh.., well...\&quot; <br />
\&quot;And before I scurry out, here's you some 40 gold bits. There's some poor blubbering beauty in the pub that could use a bite to eat and a drink, show her a good time wouldya?\&quot; <br />
CATdrgn bowed out, and the OwL watched him go, well a date! He was a charmer of sorts, leave it to him to leave me with a hookup! He's... \&quot;Ah damn.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Hey there handsome, you fancy buying a professional eater some tablescraps and a keg of dishwater?\&quot; She leered across the table at him with a sleazy wink from her boarlike face. \&quot;AAAAAAAAGH!\&quot; <br />
zoiks: </p>

<p>SharKey!<br />
06-01-2006, 11:43 PM<br />
Originally posted by CatDrgN <br />
You could build him a temple out of perch pike tuna trout or salmon and he'd feel it was only just dues. <br />
* Holds up the bottle of soya sauce *<br />
Will that be Barbeque or sushi? <br />
2cool: </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
06-02-2006, 10:30 AM <br />
BBQ, because even Soya sauce can't altar the unpalatability of raw fish, lol. Always best ta cook the hell outta it, at least til it stops screaming. ;) :sugoi We're so mean, to fish banquets, lol. </p>

<p>CatDrgN <br />
06-07-2006, 12:19 AM<br />
It's about hat time of year again! <br />
<a href="http://norbert26.com/halloween_sig_backs/HalBg0.gif">http://norbert26.com/halloween_sig_backs/HalBg0.gif</a> And it Happens only Once every Thousand Years! <a href="http://norbert26.com/halloween/blackgate.mid">http://norbert26.com/halloween/blackgate.mid</a> This is NOT to imply the Beast or whatever's gonna appear today, <a href="http://norbert26.com/halloween_sig_gifs/Demon.gif">http://norbert26.com/halloween_sig_gifs/Demon.gif</a> or even that I buy into any of that satanic nonsense <br />
<a href="http://norbert26.com/halloween_sig_gifs/MadCat.gif">http://norbert26.com/halloween_sig_gifs/MadCat.gif</a> So instead I'm declaring this a Chaotic Animal holiday! <a href="http://norbert26.com/sigmaker/halloween/index.html">http://norbert26.com/sigmaker/halloween/index.html</a> And my BeastDay gift to all of You, <a href="http://norbert26.com">http://norbert26.com</a> is this handy nifty little sigmaker, lol. This 06/06/06 stuff is nothing but novelty, we'll be just fine, have a little fun with it. <br />
As for how close I am to Bal'Tor, my own little hellish crusade, no closer than before. Still working up the courage and confidence, lol. Not that constantly Dying BOTHERS ME! I can die as many times as I have sets of gear to do it in and less, but when level 8s and 7s are casually speaking of trips there and back I get all retarded feeling. Most the time I pretend like Bal'Tor isn't there, lol. Other times I storm off in a rage and head there solo, dying or nearly dying in the trying. Someday, sometime I'll make a go of it, something that good is Worth waiting for. Oh Hell Yeah. <br />
Until Next Chapter?, appy BeastDay To You! <br />
rockon: :horns: :debil :rockon: </p>

<p>GL@DIUS<br />
06-08-2006, 06:31 AM<br />
Hey, er, uhm, bro?<br />
The, uh, 6-06-06 thing?<br />
It, uh......happens every century.<br />
6-06-20 06<br />
6-06-21 06<br />
6-06-22 06<br />
Etc...:wave:</p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
06-08-2006, 02:09 PM <br />
Hssstechnicalities, LoL, nothing happened anyways. No terror attack, the demons didn't arise from the sewers, no omens or ill portends, but I did have some pretty potent gas, lol. :horns: Stunk like hell, if that counts any. :wind: </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
06-10-2006, 11:40 AM <br />
\&quot;It was a definitely dark but not stormy at all night andShade entry is busya great night for catnip infused cocoa and a good book. His autographed Yelosnow Diaries I'm reading, his cocoa I'm drinking, his wrath I'll probably incur so...,\&quot; {one feather over his beak, aside to the audience} \&quot;...ssshh.\&quot; <br />
Moron this later:</p>

<p>GL@DIUS<br />
06-11-2006, 06:35 AM <br />
Lmao!! Thank The Good Lord I have . . . alternative activities online I'll not be hypocritical enough to identify. :LOL: :ROFLMAO: :wind: @me!!!! <br />
lamour ya Grimm-bo!!!:respect: </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
06-11-2006, 09:37 AM <br />
Licking his lips anxiously he looked up at the CLOSED signs on the P.O. and the A.H. If ya don't know what those are I cannot help you. Chest puffed out til his facefur tinted itself blue he was working up the gumption, chutzpah, machismo and pure suicidal on a wing and a prayer insanity for another 'Tor run attempt, but This happens, lol. With a working AH and PO, gear loss from a solo run would be tons less devastating, and a solo run was what it was shaping up to be. Not that he couldn't ask, but it'd be eons later til he got up the bravery to confront his scaredy cat Cryptophobia. Something about him turbocharges Balor Demons to fire molten rock like some futuristical machine weapon Shade doesn't have yet. <br />
He'd been practicing the rapid backpack dive, the twist a monster into a cubbyhole and kill it as it helplessly is trapped, the running up through and around Ogres and Trolls trying for the least hits possible, and rapid \&quot;Lah'gaut Invisible Sleep\&quot; mode. He could pop up awake in front of a stunned warrior snicker honk his nose and vanish before he got Identified. <br />
Uplands were interesting, brief skirmishes with unwary cat-haters proved interesting amusing and humorous. This tomfoolery couldn't continue for long, these haters, though same or lower level could still be dangerous, they wore 'Tor gear. He had to sometimes damn his own so called code of gear honor, but was convinced taking Shade at this pace would yield up mysterious clues and unquestionable answers. He'd sent an undead level 7 or was he 8, Hyena to Bal'Rak, he was certain his chances of making it to 'Tor were far better. He was boosted, fast, sly and uniquely motivated, and he was all ready to... shiver and tense while a sinking feeling in his gut recalled multiple level 6 deaths. He had an antiBalor weapon now though, yes he did, it was a futuristical automatic rocket propelled incindiary flechette shrapnel tear gas subnuclear laserguided concussive enraged rabbit launcher such as the likes of which ... Shade just plain doesn't have yet. <br />
PppphhfffffrrrDARN!</p>

<p>yelosnow<br />
06-12-2006, 08:56 PM <br />
moo soup and oink for good measure, you never cease to make me laugh... wich can be hard to explain at work.. <br />
(CAT) \&quot;friend or food the ultimate reality\&quot; yelo~ </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
06-12-2006, 09:47 PM <br />
{CAT}, never mistake us for anything other than what we are, if you don't know this by now, you might have to, soon. {CAT}, say what you will of us, everyone's like an opinion, they're all åßßholes, lmao. <br />
{CAT}, Friend or Foe or Food or Fool, it's time people found out what leaves them clueless, we Shade our way, You Shade Your way. {CAT}, Every clan in Shade has a Purpose, no matter How many people you know, how long you've been here, you Don't know Everyone, not really. {CAT}, is getting a little carried away here, lol. :yin </p>

<p>CatDrgN <br />
06-15-2006, 10:29 AM <br />
Hwow! Picked up the phone just imagining another attempt at getting down there, and my hand shook in memory~~~ oops, wrong phone, that's the owl, uh okay the boost phone~~~ yeah that's the one! BCaTDrGn assures me it'll go off without a hitch, certain success, he's in my living room right now stuffing his face on my pizza. easy for him to say, even with his furry mouth full, he's just a videogame character. He gets infinite lives, it's me who does all the dirty work. BaRnOwL is proofreading what I type here, I need a huuuge flyswatter so I can... okay he's found something else to do. Sometimes I think I'm going nuts, they assure me I'm not, whew, what a relief! Only Me and the cats can see them, they only speak to me, yes that's right. Just me. A flurry of checkered ribbons accompanies the shade jester as an entrance effect as his teleportation has him appearing next to me as he is often wont to do. Searching for something, ah ok, weights, yeah curl the 40 pounders, reps of thirty burn out, good for the swordarm. Knock yourself out. NOT LITERALLY! Ok, just checking. Ya never know..., Special thanks ahead of time to the guide offers, hope ya don't mind, he'll be on his best behavior, or come as close to it as he can. ...wincing as he drops one of the weights on his toes with a screeching yeowl... Great, 2:15 am and mr. muscles fumble fingers grumble grumble, yeah whatever just put an ice pak on that, NOT THE ... oh fine, use the popsicle, but You're Eating it! <br />
Ugh! <br />
Loosening the crackles on both my thumbs way ahead of time here, can never be prepared enough, especially for this one. Prayer / medication, herbal meditations, a well balanced coffee somewhere between strong and heart-stopping, check check check. Nope, no catnip, mint mixed in, mint's a cousin to catnip, close enough. I will not have breath like a cat toy. <br />
NOR Will I brew a cat toy into my coffee to make us irresistable, done that once already, never again! Ever had a plastic mouse eye floating in your cup looking up at you? Don't answer that. And your footsicle's melting all over the linoleum, odd weird interdimensional felinoid figments anyways. Just, grrr, SIT! Okay, now where was I? You want me to write this or not? Then sshh! Sanity, never had it, never will. Gotta conclude this somewhere, running real low on stuff to talk about concerning this newest risky frisky adventure I'll be putting the cat through like beef into a hamburger grinder LMAoop / Okay I'm back, had ta put a hand over the screen there, he don't need to be seeing that. Would wreck his confidence badly. <br />
About time to shut all this down, check lastminute emails, put the phones on the charger, and muse on how typing up a story chapter in this format, from this perspective, will creep people out, LoL! Signing off, sincerely BarnCatDrgN, and the imaginary \&quot;human\&quot; we all claim controls our destinies. {Like Shade wasn't real and we all lived in collected bits of electric data and blablablah..,} </p>

<p>CatDrgN <br />
06-16-2006, 10:49 AM <br />
{I gotta lose some weight...} Barndrgncatthing thought hiding his not as slender as a ladder form behind a slenderer than him ladder {but I got this far, self check, ah, good to go!} And go he did, logged out safely, {his chameleon drgnwings folding over him giving him the appearance of You See: Ground}, level four, much to the confusion and frustration of a cryptkeeper and a patchwork beast who fully were looking forward to pummeling and shredding the cat into oblivion... newton... john? BaRnOwL blinked hazily, he'd been following the progress remotely veiwing and was impressed, that little maneuver the cat pulled right before the level 3-4 ladder was a new move for him, fast, risky, but stunning in motion. <br />
If only he knew how fulla surprises he was, ah well, better to let him flow With the chaos than knowing it's there and trying to force it. Chaos, from a world just left of our own, possibly of a different plane or dimension and Grimm shifting planes to strange and adverse effect when interacting with our own, well, they've been recently joined with yet three more. Now even more well known than humble and understated Zanden were these new three. Zogma, Chakka and Karma. Imagine if you will three hooded figures thrumming with powers and strangeness that stood out like moonbeams on a sunny day. For Shade knows how long they've toiled away in obscurity until there came a time when they heard the call and were urged to come into view. Deep and intricate doings as old as the Gate Itself needed doing and or prepared for. <br />
Chakka seemed connected to Chaos, or so the rumors told, oh they don't, well they do now, lol. Karma to Grimm, and Zogma almost associates by name humble and understated Zanden. <br />
But these are theories alone and as often as not are wrong or just remain unknown. The Owl puzzled over these three a bit more, their presence being felt throughout Shade on a level he could only guess at anyways, then returned to sipping his ale. Raiven strode in as graceful as nightfall, nodding to the pub patrons with a smile that could seem generous and genuine to some, and predatory and foreboding to others. Those others more fearfully than hatefully slipped discreetly outdoors on muttered errands and the such. BaRnOwL slammed his mug and hooted obnoxiously. She rolled her eyes and walked over to sit. <br />
\&quot;Well Hello, Owl that Meows, how are you this fine evening?\&quot; \&quot;Groovy, hey the Cat passed along to me to hoot pass along to you that he's once again made it to level four crypt.\&quot; \&quot;Nice, :) but ah he's got about five more levels to go.\&quot; \&quot;Yes but his proficiency at getting to level four has Vastly improved, heh heh.\&quot; <br />
Raiven fixed a waiter nearby with a stare that froze him in his tracks and drew him in almost mechanicaly to fill and refill the mugs at the two birds's table. Compulsion Magic was rarely used, but used to great effect nonetheless. <br />
Yelosnow walked in and up to them with a depressingly pronounced slowness and offered up a feeble smile before slumping in a nearby chair, nearly squashing underneath him a newbie occupant previously sat there. <br />
\&quot;Yellowish Snowhoot, pull up a mug, pally.\&quot; \&quot;Moo, thanks lol. man the ser'ver demon's got me by the\&quot; \&quot;Bal'Tor's the destination the Cat's now trying for!\&quot; Raiven politely interrupted him. <br />
\&quot;Oh is he? Well best of luck to him, wonder how he'll deal with them Balors biting him in the\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Ask him later when he returns!\&quot; BaRnOwL blurted out \&quot;Erh hoot when he gets there.\&quot; <br />
\&quot;Fair enough, well hey it's been a real, but I gotta scoot. The old bones are creaking like a mother\&quot; <br />
\&quot;...\&quot; <br />
\&quot;a mother\&quot; Yelo repeated, grinning like a skull \&quot;Hubbard?\&quot; The Owl winced. <br />
\&quot;Close enough, lmao, moo and I'm gone.\&quot; And Yelosnow walked s)e)n)d)i)n)g)l)y on out. <br />
\&quot;I must be going too.\&quot; Raiven stood up, \&quot;much to do about nothing, and everything else to do and all.\&quot; And she retired to her inn room. This left OwL alone with his thoughts, dangerous territory but it was a fairly balanced debate, one on one. One solitary thought plagued him, furrowing his feathery brow like a compacted pigeon or something. \&quot;If that darn Cat gets there, actually makes it, nothing will, fur better or worse, be the same again, I just have this feeling.\&quot; Slamming down the rest of his mug, but finding it empty he pantomimed it to save face and walked out into the street, winding his way to the fountain. </p>

<p>Spark*le<br />
06-16-2006, 04:31 PM <br />
Good luck to the Cat! Mouse will be adding some of the stories from here on the weekend. He has a bit of a hard time keeping up. Remember: Do or not do. There is no try. :YAY: </p>

<p>CatDrgN <br />
06-16-2006, 10:56 PM <br />
The ... weak lazy just getting around to stuff like this cat, has just killed his first Rock Beast, but fails to see the big draw, why they're so fought over. It must be the old Xian Ra deal all over again, no time to kill a Dark Cleric or Shade Demon Lord, seek a Stone Golem or Imp. Discovered two species of Rock Beast too, the passive and the aggressive. <br />
Whistling and doodling on the walls here, sipping gravemoss tea he's taking to yelling worse and worse insults over the rock walls to the increasingly infuriated undead on the other side. Gonna be a long slow lazy time, probably the last he'll experience in awhile outside in Shade. Especially if repotrs of his activities are spread further underground to the creatures who Can deal with him, and brutally rapid. He did get a piece of good news last night, an old pal from the past had returned to the Shade, but he was gonna let this old legend declare itself first this time. Suffice to say if he was in town at this time he would have tagged and equipped his old comrade immediately, but times had changed, he was a bit faster and a bit further now and the, that very town, Shade Willing, WOULD BE BAL'TOR! :skull: CatDrgN <br />
06-17-2006, 10:11 PM <br />
From: BCaTDrGn{CAT} <br />
What news from topside? <br />
From: BaRnOwL!{CAT} <br />
Nothin doin bosscat, hoot, situation pretty much sticks. From: BCaTDrGn{CAT} Dang, ah well, still logged out here, can't talk for long, some wisearse left a bunch of their litter up here and it's trying to hunt me down. From: BaRnOwL!{CAT} You're just well-loved like that. <br />
From: BCaTDrGn{CAT} <br />
I truly do live a charmed life, gotta logout again, can't answer pm from here, too, ok here comes a swarm, gotta go. <br />
From: BaRnOwL!{CAT} <br />
Tc, I mean don't answer, just fight or run like mad and resecure your camping place, I'll handle communications, over and out. From: BCaTDrGn{CAT} Lmao, you talk too much. :-P <br />
From: BaRnOwL!{CAT} <br />
I learned from the master, now kick back, we still got a few to wait. now... BYE! <br />
Dead air, silence, suspense, the waiting, debating, the mental preparating, the first pot of coffee, and testing a religious hypothesis, Praying. <br />
Then preying.</p>

<p>GL@DIUS<br />
06-17-2006, 11:46 PM <br />
woo: Man!! I picked a bad day to quit popping pills!!!:woo:</p>

<p>CatDrgN <br />
06-18-2006, 12:08 AM <br />
pant pant, just saw oaf, pant pant, wasn't sure which way he was going, pant pant, cough, air thick and hot here, hard to breathe, hoooowheee, logged out again, cough pant, two lessers, demon lord, balors, pant pant, tight confined space, dunno if I can do this, they're moving around far too intelligently, anticipating moves and not baiting, cough pant, shudder shiver shake, they're toying with me now, pant, for once, I am humbled, for once I am a mouse, cough wheeze gag, must rest for a bit, establish communications again, then grow impatient with the no replies, and make another mad dash, just so tired..., </p>

<p>CatDrgN <br />
06-18-2006, 12:31 AM <br />
Demon Balor has smahes you with molten rocks for 35, make gpot, 32, 23, Drink potion, Lesser Dragon spews boiling acid and, wait for them to move, dragon breath at you, they aint moving, for 13 make gpot,and fizzles, 24 points. Ah {loud crude nasty expletive insults and profanity sear the paint off all nearby walls and appliances, phone nearly flies but is instead squeezed and shaken and nearly chewed on lmao} ... {and yes, the Balors can't spell, it's spelled \&quot;smahes\&quot; ƒç†ing retarded sonsa™&thorn;çªes!} Your corpse has been eaten by a monster. Chaos has watched your progress and laughed his peed pants off, lol. :skull: \&quot;Ah but This time I made it to Level 8! Hrahahahacoughcough! Good luck with the Jump guys!\&quot; <br />
To be taken a damn break from and continued much much muchly damned later. </p>

<p>CatDrgN<br />
06-18-2006, 03:28 AM<br />
Memo-random, lol! <br />
From: BaRnOwL!<br />
To: Felinara <br />
It has come to my attention the Cat we both know and like a significant amount has been toasted, so in celebration, not of the being toasted but for the getting as far as level 8, furthest he'd ever been before I'll be tapping out the clan kittypash petty cash funds. This nixes company picnics for the foreseeable 3weeks 4days future. Reports come as follows, we blame the maps, lol. Level five made no sense rightsideup or leftsidedown, but it was eventually blundered through. Level 6, oh yes, was soundly blasted and ran pasted, some stealth from the assassins shield helped, kinda seemed to make baiting more difficult, but made up for that in other ways. Level 7 was Not excatly what he expected, the part about there being a Maze that literally Quaked with Doom so to speak. Maps lost accuracy here as well to near treacherous result, most displeased, inform Mapquest to Leave Shade the Hell Alone, lol. Moving right along, once that maze was cleared, the rest was narrow brushes with trip conclusion but the ladder was found. <br />
Got a box of kleenex, a violin, some wine and cheese nearby?, this one will get you in the same place touching daytime dramas and dying protagnostics ... agonistics ... protonalists ... limelight stealers, etc. Level 8, the feeling of having made it, done what he and the few others he'd convinced that he couldn't could do ... done ... did. He got the north, with some tricky coaxing, demon teasing, and well timed blind running, he was over the first upper loop, and now south, amazingly clear and a stroll in the hot breeze of that level. The lower loop was clear but for wtf a Shade Demon Lord here too? as if two lessers wasn't bad enough a Balor joins in too. Life seems like it was designed by some sinister videogame programmer at this point, but very well, he pressed on. <br />
A nearly two layer thick WALL of DragonDemon nastiness formed in the two lane passage back north, so okay, to log out and hope this disperses some by the time he got back. Keeping within the timeframe for the jump. On the way to back out we find oaf is also in this hellish mix, but we're logging out, the cat needs a bit of a breather. He's back in and on and oaf is still around, and they we both begin travelling on again, but the upper passage that had proved such a difficulty before, had only changed in monster configuration, within minutes the cat dashed past oaf, with oaf soon close behind and met up with just a little more but quite enough to kill. And kill it did, oaf was suddenly a bonepile then a chest, the cat could have teleported, but here was possibly a chance to rescue gear worth more gold than he typically makes in a whol season, so he mad ready to run at it, pick up all, port out and po the works, but fate wasn't having that. Fate had a Date with Destiny and the both ordered lobster and put it on the cat's tab. <br />
The Rest is HIS Story. <br />
So, I'm rebuilding the scratch cat from cat scratch. I'm feeling that after all this, three days of slinking creeping sliding hiding and running like hell to hell and dying, well, he deserves a little something. Some might say a tad more than he's really earned but ƒç† those some, lol. I'm hankering to make our fear ... less? Fear-Challenged leader to resemble something more totally chaotic. You'll love the way he looks. <br />
With regards, Owlbert, vice purrsident of the coffeemachine and water dispenser and company break room. <br />
P.S.: Hey Harvey, ya get that thing I sent ya? P.S.S.: Kinda sounds like &para;ißß, lmao, ok but seriously? Hoot!:2cool: </p>

<p>BarnCat<br />
09-16-2006, 10:05 AM <br />
The 9 Lives &amp; 9 Levels down Deadpool Let's tally stuff up. You have already voted on this poll. As many times as I had to. No question, he's gonna get Bal'Tor. 4 14.81% I thank you for the faith, people, you rule. <br />
No way, death dying, and limbo constantly. 1 3.70% You wish. Maybe a few tries, but eventual success. 6 22.22% You people are almost Psionic! <br />
Same damn place as last times, level six, 2nd chamber south, lol. 1 3.70% Gimme a little credit for Variety in final resting places. Sure he'll get there but will he Stay? 4 14.81% Ask again later. Why even ask this, just do it! 4 14.81% Great motivators, the NIKE crowd is. <br />
We don't want him down there, he'll foul up elder hunts and annoy us in chat. 1 3.70% Someone's sweating the glowing red of freshly drank Hatorade, just for that I will grafitti the fountain rooms daily. We could Really Use him down there! Gate, dude, The Gate! 2 7.41% Lead the way people, let's get this thing smashed, what would a gate drink anyway? <br />
Don't even know yet, I'll believe it when I see him down here. 4 14.81% Believe it. <br />
Total:16 votes 100% I'm gonna dedicate this to Koko and RuGbY who told me to just do the run, dedicating to Msn and G_3 for sharing in on the fun, to those far braver lower levels for showing me it could be done, and to those there I hope can make this town a fun one. </p>

<p>1sxylvr <br />
09-16-2006, 10:22 AM <br />
Pink if ya got any saved convos slide em to me and can edit post correct the good parts, lol. <br />
Had some real gems last night. \&quot;Oh no, damn, could you have ReMyGaTe rescue my bear head and 6 gold? Lmao, It means alot to me, sentimental, and I don't want this guy walking around me trying to steal it LoL.\&quot; LOL LOL LOL LOL </p>

<p>BarnCat<br />
09-18-2006, 11:01 PM<br />
Originally posted by 1sxylvr <br />
Pink if ya got any saved convos slide em to me and can edit post correct the good parts, lol. <br />
Had some real gems last night. \&quot;Oh no, damn, could you have ReMyGaTe rescue my bear head and 6 gold? Lmao, It means alot to me, sentimental, and I don't want this guy walking around me trying to steal it LoL.\&quot; LOL LOL LOL LOL :ROFLMAO: <br />
... <br />
It was kinda funny how long I was staying in Limbo then had this deadpile jumper thinking I was protecting something of any worth. Hope he/she blew their top picking up a bear head and 6 gold. And ReMy ya never ran up to level 4 tree and rescued that gear! Wassapidat? </p>

<p>pinkaaa <br />
09-18-2006, 11:31 PM <br />
Oh, you do not want to read BarnCat uncensored!!! It's not pretty!</p>

<p>BarnCat <br />
09-19-2006, 12:22 AM <br />
\&quot;Alright Pin that ducking citag!! You own his candy app! Yes, you killed that dualing apphold!\&quot;:whistle: </p>
 
<p>Okay this makes 69 posts here, don't anyone dare reply or it makes 70 and I'll owe you one, and I got some snarly sharp teef.</p>
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;Problems on the KGMI.com Blog. <font color="#0000FF">Blog<br />
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Blogs Are Changing at KGMI.COM<br />
By Debbie Chavez You've noticed it. We've noticed it....and it is ugly!  <br />
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Wherever you see people allowed to enter anonymous comments on blogs, the worst of humanity spews forth.  Many "anonymous" people post hateful, slanderous, venomous comments on blogs.  The problem has occured on KGMI's blogs as well as Bellingham Herald blogs...and blogs everywhere!  <br />
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So, after much thought, KGMI is taking a leadership role on this issue.  We will no longer allow the automatic posting of comments regarding our staff blogs.  Instead, we ask that you email the individual staff blogger with your comment, and it will be up to that blogger to decide whether or not to post your comment.  <br />
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I know.  I know.  Some of you will scream censorship.  But I believe it's the only responsible thing for KGMI to do.  I won't subject my staff to mean-spirited responses to their blogs.  I won't subject innocent individuals in the community to postings that pretend to be authored by those individuals, when in fact, they don't come from them at all.  <br />
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It's time for us to take the high road.   Thank you for your understanding.<br />
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If you would like to comment on this blog, please email me at (𙙍†©µ›çøµ debbie's email address) .  Some comments may be posted online at our discretion. <a href="http://www.kgmi.com/blog.asp">http://www.kgmi.com/blog.asp</a></font> <br />
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And so I went ahead and emailed her, once again flashing the idea of a moderated online forum, told her a bit about this place, (Look at me still trying to work for kgmi in any capacity, not to desperate eh?), but didn't mention the two as one solution. What we got here if anything is a fansite, with just this one thread about that particular interest, (in no way officially affiliated with KGMI or the North Cascade Radio Group or Saga Communications LLC I should add as a dis is a claimer) and so on. I'vementiond the forum idea to Tracy Ellis, to Brett Bonner, to I think Joe Teehan as well, but it looks like a no-go for now. Just interesting to us, that the forum and blog troublemakers all over the net know no specific age o demographic. Alot of the attacks she's talking about are from middle-aged city officials. And other grown adults claiming to BE them!
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;55&quot;;&quot;<font face="Tempus sans ITc" size="3" color="#4B0082">Capt Obvious is Thik without a shred of doubt.</font><div class="sig"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/Sparkle2/Smilies/Jumping_mouse.gif" /></div>&quot;
&quot;159&quot;;&quot;56&quot;;&quot;She's trying to show off how onto the multiaccount users she is. She's so sharp,  <a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/de/Big_mommas_house_movie.jpg">http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/de/Big_mommas_house_movie.jpg</a> she should be a detective or she could be  <a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/cc/Big_mommas_house_2.jpg">http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/cc/Big_mommas_house_2.jpg</a> if she wasn't so defective. Won't be long til she suspects every new account or player who can spell words and type intelligibly of being someone else lol. Her wild paranoia's gonna be fun to watch from a safe distance. We have won. All her fear are belong to us. And I never got to use my big firey flame post on her..., She's a waste, how now brown sow, let her have the board, it's pretty much useless anyways to people with minds. Sorry, but she's very hateworthy, a sloppy slimy excuse of a rotting trough of a humanoid being. Later for her, much. She won't take me on in ThunderDome, I challenge her and both times she collapses into herself whimpering in full innocent victim mode. ƒç†ing pathetic, the offer is still open however. (nod)
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;57&quot;;&quot;Okay "Banned You have been banned from this SayBox!" Alrighty. Very interesting. I'm going to react calmly and give this some time to detail the whats whys and hows before I react otherwise.
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&quot;232&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>We're moved! And just now online!! I've been offline for over a week! *Bouncing off da walls!!*</p>

<p>I have to go play RS now!! And play LotGD! And post in my blog (a copy of this is being posted in my blog)! And maybe upload some new pics to my album. And OMG! I'm online!!</p>

<p>The move went well enough, despite a slight cat emergency. Ellie and Salem were closed in the bathroom while we were putting stuff in the moving truck, so they went frikkin ape and were trying to open the bathroom door by sticking their paws under it and scratching it (duh). Ellie ended up cutting her paw and then decorated the entire bathroom with her blood. So I had to call a taxi and take her and Salem (just in case he had any injuries) to the vets. We were already running late because of some awkward furniture that had to be taken apart to get down the stairs, and by the time everything was packed into the moving truck, we were running about an hour and a half late (we had to book the elevator here at the new building, and were provided a three hour time slot for moving in).</p>

<p>I caught back up with the moving crew (Ag, my dad, my nephew and my nephew's gf) $60-and-an-additional-$20-pain-shot-later, and we managed to get everything moved into the new apartment in about an hour and 35 mins. We were a little over our time, but nobody else had the elevator booked, so we had some time to muck around with. We dropped a couple of dressers off to the Salvation Army (we plan to buy a bedroom set when we get the money together, so we figured we might as well dump the dressers while we had the moving truck and extra hands to help move the dressers with) and afterwards we ordered 2 extra large pizzas and we all chowed down. There was about a quarter of a pizza left in the end, which my nephew pocketed for his trip home. =D</p>

<p>Ag's mom visited for the first few days and helped us get things tidied up a bunch. We had a couch and loveseat delivered on the 2nd. Our phone died sometime during the move, so we missed our bed delivery which was also scheduled for the 2nd. There was a screw-up with our ISP, which resulted in us going to another internet service provider, and we just got back online earlier today (we were supposed to be hooked up on the 1st or 2nd). The bed also arrived today and I am definitely looking forward to not sleeping on the floor any more!</p>

<p>It took a while to get everything in order, but here we are! Back in business, and we're having some goddam pizza for dinner because we damn well need it after all that headache! =)</p>&quot;
&quot;232&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>Now I'm leaving so Ag and I can pick up our mail at the old apartment. ;)</p>

<p>And possibly get that key that doesn't work re-cut. Hm, and I'd like some yogurt too. It's on sale. Yum!</p>&quot;
&quot;233&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Nah, it won't work for you Meta, you'll have to use your IRC chat webtv thingy like before, but when it is done, it will tell you (and others) when others are chatting, and will have less pooping.
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&quot;3&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;The URL to the PDA version is <a href="http://meta.constantintilople.com/llogon.php?webtag=META">http://meta.constantintilople.com/llogon.php?webtag=META</a><br />
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As for the rest, I'm not sure I understand what you're saying...
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;58&quot;;&quot;<font face="Tempus sans ITC" color="#996699" size="3">LOl, you are bannned from the saybox???</font><div class="sig"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/Sparkle2/Smilies/Jumping_mouse.gif" /></div>&quot;
&quot;159&quot;;&quot;59&quot;;&quot;LoL, yep, but evidently not from Eyes Only sections and War Room etc so it must be a glitch or one of the mods hasn't covered allthe bases yet. It looks like I hit my post limit there anyways as the site is back to no longer loading to allow posts, but I hope I got everyone up to speed on the whowhats. The important thing is now Knights Errant now has the extended cut of how ƒç†ed up things really are on cgthik and why I say they're trying to do you guys like they did me. Having succeeded in fully driving me out in angerdisgust has probably only reinforced this tactic and I apologize, but I was fighting a solo battle and really don't have the health and sanity and stamina to sustain the mental abuse that place was dumping on my head. I'm not returning to what hte splash temp page says is the old forums until Thik and Red are banned and Slyth apologizes. Which I guess guarantees a lengthy vacation from the migraines that place induces lmao.
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;70&quot;;&quot;{Sung to the tune of Pink's U And Ur Hand: Im N ur Limboz Choozin up ur Undedz!} <font color="#FFA8CF">Boom shokka boom shokka hah hah yeah yeah blablah. Left a chat fulla weird hates, PO'd gear to my clanmates, I can tell that I'm going down, tonight! You can set up your weak ass town traps, I can write up my weak white boy raps, just me let go undead tonight, alright? I've been watched by Chaos progress, you don't really wanna beg gpots tonight, just stop and view users, I was alive before I killed myself just now, and you know that's it's over, cause I'm undead, I'm not here to make you gpots, I just went undead tonight. Ha ha ooh yeah break it down whoops not yet lol. Headin out after mailing and I'm runnin buck, wanna kill me for my gear then you're outta luck, cause right now I'm all bout death, swamp south. I maged myself icestorm a few fire balls, made some RL phone calls, that's when Skeleton Warrior put his blades to me. Fountain chatroom 7 chatters down to have fun, pick a girl try to cyber but you get none, she didn't log on just for you to see, that chr's really a He. Yeah. Yeah I know who you are, cast twist on myself, one hp left, magic blade between my eyes, but your devouring someone else's corpse aint ya. Cause I'm not here for your entertainment, nobody wants to laugh no more anyway, just stop and review the Shadeboard, it's the drama and trolling that rules the day, cause you know why I aint there, cause that ߪþ began, but here I am now as an undead, so my humor's deadpan. Yeah.</font> {Well ok I tried, but damnit it is one hot song, and even better video! HrRrOoWwR!}
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&quot;184&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;I wasn't overwhelmed by it, I thought the first two were better, but not really noteworthy either.
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&quot;16&quot;;&quot;74&quot;;&quot;<p>MightyE has decided to disallow the creation of new clans so If I ever wanna get outta miserably slow levelling slumming it dangerously with garden tools I must join a clan. • </p>

<p>Clan Listing<br />
—Clan Options—<br />
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You ask Karissa for the clan listings. She points you toward a marquee board near the entrance of the lobby that lists the clans.<br />
• &lt;HHGGD&gt; Hitchhikers Guide To The Green Dragon (91 members)<br />
• &lt;ELF&gt; Elf Liberation Front (61 members)<br />
• &lt;BSF&gt; Blades of SilverFlame (56 members)<br />
• &lt;MAD&gt; MAD about Jesus (46 members)<br />
• &lt;LURK&gt; Lurkers Anonymous (38 members)<br />
• &lt;LAW&gt; The Last Alliance of Warriors (38 members)<br />
• &lt;TDC&gt; The Drunken Clam (35 members)<br />
• &lt;JEDI&gt; The Last Jedi Masters (35 members)<br />
• &lt;AVAST&gt; A Very Amazing Swashbuckling Team (34 members)<br />
• &lt;WKGP&gt; We Kill Good People (30 members)<br />
• &lt;DARK&gt; Dashingly Attractive Retro Kiltwearers (29 members)<br />
• &lt;vamp&gt; Vampyres And Mystic Pixies (29 members)<br />
• &lt;MAGE&gt; Magic Attuned Glorfindal Elves (26 members)<br />
• &lt;KoF&gt; Knights of Feyliciah (23 members)<br />
• &lt;BoI&gt; A Bunch of Incompetents (22 members)<br />
• &lt;SotD&gt; Saints of the Dragonslayers (21 members)<br />
• &lt;PINOY&gt; Alpha Kappa Omega (18 members)<br />
• &lt;LANCE&gt; Love And Nobility's Crusader Edifice (17 members)<br />
• &lt;Cove&gt; The Pirates Cove (17 members)<br />
• &lt;ICE&gt; Ice Dragons Of Eberron (16 members)<br />
• &lt;DA&gt; Dark Angels (15 members)<br />
• &lt;FOE&gt; Fist of Entropy (15 members)<br />
• &lt;WTTP&gt; The Wicked Trained TTP Professionals (14 members)<br />
• &lt;EoF&gt; Element Of Fire (13 members)<br />
• &lt;alcov&gt; A Large Collection Of Various Entities (13 members)<br />
• &lt;SCF&gt; Skorbuglio Crime Family (12 members)<br />
• &lt;ALT&gt; Secondary Characters (12 members)<br />
• &lt;NPC&gt; Ninja-Pirate Coalition (11 members)<br />
• &lt;TKG&gt; The Keepers of Galadriel (11 members)<br />
• &lt;KISS&gt; Knights In the Shadows Service (10 members)<br />
• &lt;SITH&gt; The Sith (9 members)<br />
• &lt;LUPUS&gt; Lupus (9 members)<br />
• &lt;HNR&gt; Honor (9 members)<br />
• &lt;GoT&gt; Guild of Thieves (9 members)<br />
• &lt;Pal&gt; Paladin Clan (8 members)<br />
• &lt;KC&gt; Knights of the Covanent (8 members)<br />
• &lt;FotH&gt; Fellowship of the Hand (8 members)<br />
• &lt;ICON&gt; Idyllic Clash of Nonconformists (8 members)<br />
• &lt;ANIME&gt; Alliance of Noted Intellects and Manga Enthusiasts (8 members)<br />
• &lt;druid&gt; druids of the lost age (7 members)<br />
• &lt;BAD&gt; Bounty Acquisition Division (7 members)<br />
• &lt;SOS&gt; Simpsons of Springfield (6 members)<br />
• &lt;WOLF&gt; The Were Dynasty (6 members)<br />
• &lt;WHY&gt; Why-Would-You-Want-To-Be-In-This-Clan? Clan (6 members)<br />
• &lt;BRA&gt; The Brazilian Clan (5 members)<br />
• &lt;FOTB&gt; Fellowship of The Bling (5 members)<br />
• &lt;GACK&gt; Gnomes Against Catapulting Kitties (5 members)<br />
• &lt;HAND&gt; Havoc and Destruction (4 members)<br />
• &lt;LgD&gt; Legends (4 members)<br />
• &lt;TOM&gt; The order of Merlyn (4 members)<br />
• &lt;GOD&gt; Guardians Of Destiny (4 members)<br />
• &lt;CATS&gt; Cute And Talented Survivors (4 members)<br />
• &lt;RDS&gt; Red Dragon Syndicate (4 members)<br />
• &lt;END&gt; Eminent Ninja Dragonslayers (4 members)<br />
• &lt;LTDRK&gt; The Order of Chiaroscuro (4 members)<br />
• &lt;SGT&gt; Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Fellowship (4 members)<br />
• &lt;AFT&gt; Alibaba and the Forty Thieves (3 members)<br />
• &lt;quest&gt; The Explorers of the Meany Realm (3 members)<br />
• &lt;HADES&gt; The Infernal Alliance (3 members)<br />
• &lt;SoT&gt; Seekers of Truth (3 members)<br />
• &lt;DTF&gt; Defending the Faith (3 members)<br />
• &lt;OL&gt; Overlords (3 members)<br />
• &lt;HATS&gt; Haberdashers And Trenchants Sodality (2 members)<br />
• &lt;SOUL&gt; Sodality of Unlucky Lives (2 members)<br />
• &lt;Koya&gt; Just Because We Can (2 members)<br />
• &lt;KRAW&gt; Klingon Renegade Assault Warriors (2 members)<br />
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[Here's an update on how I'm doing, yes after all this time, not impressive.] <br />
Vital Info<br />
NameShepherd CobaltManticore<br />
Level6<br />
Hitpoints66/60<br />
Turns0<br />
Attack11<br />
Defense12<br />
SpiritsLow<br />
RaceHuman<br />
Personal Info<br />
Gold775<br />
Gems5<br />
Experience3972<br />
Home CityRomar<br />
Equipment InfoWeaponGardening Hoe (5)ArmorKnitted Gloves (6)CreatureLightning Bug</p>

<p>Extra Info<br />
Free Travel2<br />
Buffs:None</p>
 
<p>[So being who I am, wating access to a Clan Forge and the other unknown advantages, which sounds coolest to join?]</p>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;71&quot;;&quot;~I first saw that fool as he ran past in nothing but a cloth tunic and leather jerkins torn off at the knees, laughing and mocking me as he blasted past at times temporarily vanishing behind clouds of swirling iceblades and puffed blast of fireball. A curious sight indeed so I followed, but slowly I'm not as spry as I used to be, and hadn't eaten for years. So  eventally catch up on the idiot and see him standing in a familiar triangle of trees swaying and chanting. I knew I'd recognized him from somewhere. The BarnCat, the 'Cat who waggled his nose at our lord Chaos, who skipped around the dreams of Grimm, who routinely bilked Zanden out of telefare. This stupid thing was once again trying to get himself killed, guess he wanted a 22 pkills to brag of, despite this selfkill being only his second. I was not having this, my bragging rights would greatly expand if I took down this rebel scum. I hung back and watched, swaying in place almost caught myself hypnotized by his strange chant or mantra and hand weaving, he was really just building up mana for an especially large expenditure, I could tell, I'm in touch with the magic Chaos &amp; Grimm laced the very air with. It animates me after all. Then it happened, with a vacuum sonic boom of air and a bending of air like a ripple in water he had twisted in place, and the effort had nearly turned himself inside out! I drew back my arm, bony knuckles clenched around the glowing handle of a crescent shaped energy form called a Magic Blade. \&quot;Yeaaaagh-k-k-k-k-k\&quot; my dry skeletal battle cry dryly shriekrasped in true undying warrior spirit. I ThReW! It scored a direct hit, right between his eyes like a unicorn horn, he huffed a \&quot;...thank..you..\&quot; and toppled over in a heap. Dinnertime yes? No. He made his choice, he left me the unlucky 13 gold pieces damn his hide. Today was going to royally really blow suck respire in an undesirable manner or function conducive to ideal circumstances pertaining to thereof. Damn that 'Cat, why couldn't he play along? Why was it always about him?~
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;60&quot;;&quot;[My bet's that Thik has hijacked another site and got them to moderate someone else's moderated site and got ya tossed and lost. Almost everything at or after the New Era posts were suspect, Barnoid's post was the worst, funniest but worst. Yuck!]
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&quot;238&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>[Remember when monsters died dropping eyeball circle thingies? And then they were changed to Chests? Probably to keep from confusing them with the Crypt Entrance. A similar shape without the center dot and added ripples on the sides. LOTR still uses those lol. Would a think of what else minor has been changed to make way for an easier somethink else help?] </p>

<p>[For example the Ddemon is unkillable the way it's being tried, so knock it OFF ya meatheads.]</p>
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;61&quot;;&quot;<font face="Tempus sans ITC" color="#4B0082" size="3">Well, from all of this it is pretty clear what is going on here and it is what I have been saying is going on all along. FTL and DBL, or at least Lestat and Abdul, do have an alliance. And it is pretty clear that their agenda is to take over all of Shade so no one but themselves are safe to hunt. They pay lip service to hunting such clans as 7ds but in the end they have second characters in clans with 7ds characters. They are no better then the ones they hunt and probably a lot more dangerous. <br />
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They start by decaring war on clans such as COC that has not had an active agenda for more than two years and make a big noise about it. Then they get cocky and go after active but peaceful clans like JMP. <br />
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They travel the crypt in gangs so if they spot you, you will die. <br />
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My clan is mostly retired so none of this makes a difference to me but I think just about every clan in Shade that wants to hunt freely will have to be prepared to take a stance against them. Well Abdul and Lestat have their clans all involved in the portal stuff as way to garner  respectibility but really they have only one agenda.

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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;62&quot;;&quot;<font face="tempus sans ITC" color="#4B0082" size="3">Here is a little something something from the Shade board. </font><br />
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<b>TSK TSK TSK... </b><br />
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<i>Originally Posted by Thikmami </i> <br />
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"I give up! I officially quit {DBL} and you can start hunting me right along with everyone else. At least my conscience is clear now. *sigh*<br />
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That felt good.... "<br />
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<b>THERE IS NO NEED FOR POST LIKE THIS!!! IT AINT THE BOARDS BIZ... THANKS 4 THE SMACK IN THE FACE  <br />
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;63&quot;;&quot;The BaRnOwL will not yield, though he may be joined in a week or two by the BarnCat to the bustling burg of Flashem. It's not fear or courage that compels us, it's time. Sure I can step outside, get interrupted by something happening at work, stand still sitting duck for an easy gratifying satisfying kill for a monster or lucky player, but lol why? I'm into ruining the fun of others too, I don't plan on being an easy kill, so too bad, let em cry on that, after all it's about time they cried on SoMeThInG! BaRnOwL may or may not make a reappearance depending on how same number different telco shade tid# stuff goes, or I come back anonymous and see what it's like to go out and be a newbie in this new dark era.
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;64&quot;;&quot;I wouldn't fall for her ploy, they'd never hunt her, she's trying to get her Shade Oprah title back when it's obviously been irreversibly sullied. Keep the heat on I say. ;-)
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;65&quot;;&quot;<font face="Tempus sans ITC"color="#4B0082" size="3">Oh by the way, Capt Obvious is locked.</font>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;72&quot;;&quot;The Metaphorm walked down the halls, flipping throgh a heavy book with yellowed fringed tattered looking pages taking a habitual overstep to avoid stepping on a sleeping BarnCat in the hallway. He smiled as he read on, but wasn't into stopping to pay it attention, it'd gone all scary undead again, it's spectral form lazing about like shaped smoke and snoring mirrors. The book was too engrossing. It explained alot. Evidently the 'Cat was a bit foggy about his origins, what he'd been told and what really happened differed disturbingly. Meta closed the book and made for the outside of The TypeCastle for an outdoors walk and talk.. with Zanden! A nice serious wizard to wizard talk was in order. Answers would be gotten.
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;66&quot;;&quot;Lmao @ \&quot;Ms. IM NOT CAPT OBVIOUS WHY DO YOU KEEP SAYING THAT SYBIL I ASKED SLYTH TO BAN MY OTHER ACCOUNTS!\&quot; and SLyth bans Capt Obvious who's not Thik and probably hasn't done much else on the board to warrant that and so it's obviously the captain of Thik's extra accounts she doesn't have lol man is there a moral integrity decline going on there or what. Say there that big Aunt Jemima bottle's beginning to crack. :)
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;67&quot;;&quot;Wait am I seeing that right? Redeyes is turning on Thik? Well I can take faith in that once again things have taken care of themselves or that this is an act perpetrated and perpetuated by one or both of them, but then I doubt either of them are very good actors. That capt obvious moniker fits well even though it was supposed to spoof one of us, the loud and proud Thik can't hide any easier than a killer whale could in a wolf pack.
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;68&quot;;&quot;Don't believe it for an instant, she's Down By Law to the core, it'd be safer to keep treating her as such. That whole clean conscience bit is hilarious as it is fake. is. fake. Damn where is my insult diatribe grimoire lol it's not exactly on the scale of what Demonx would have got, but it's cutting. And quite worthy of being taken to the board, it'll flay her right open for all the community to see her as she really is. We'll show them what a clean conscience she has.
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&quot;25&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;Vampires! Aphaythean Vineyards. A heavy iron fence surrounds this property and is overgrown with wild roses heavy with both fragrance and thorns. You find a gate with runes carved upon it, and as you watch they swim into focus before your eyes to read; "Our purpose as Vampires of RavenBlack City is to hunt down humans like the rabbits that they are and feast upon their blood." To hunt with other like-minded vampires, take a leaflet. The vampire hEmOgObLiN have drunk 113 pints of blood, rank is Aspirant Elder - next rank at 500 pints. <a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=hEmOgObLiN">http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=hEmOgObLiN</a> {The Leaflet is a link to a Yahoo! Groups site. I don't DO Yahoo or their groups. But an interesting area. I attacked all vampires on site, might now have a war declared on me I say bring it ya drooling milksops.}
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&quot;239&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<font color="#000000">What Is Goth? 

This is probably the hardest question any goth could try and answer, one may as well ask 'what is society?' as it has so many facets it defies any definitive explanation. 

Goth in its simplest form, is a subculture. A group of people who feel comfortable within each others company. There is no specific thing that defines what you need to do or be to fit into the goth scene (except of course the implied black clothing). People in the goth scene all have different musical tastes, follow different religions, have different occupations, hobbies, and fashion sense. 

Why do people become goths? 

Most goths become goths because they have been spurned by 'normal' society because the way they want to live their lives does not fit in with how most people are told to live theirs. 

Goths are free thinkers, people who do not accept the moral rules of society because they're told 'This is just how it is' or 'This is what God says!'. Rather goths tend to listen to what you have to say, and make up their own mind. This kind of free thinking and rejection of dogma earns only rejection in todays society. 

However because of this rejection from 'normal' society, goths have banded together to associate with other free thinkers. This has a beneficial effect on both the individual and society as a whole. 

For the individual they have a sense of belonging, and friends they can associate with. For society it removes one more misfit filled with rage from society's streets. 

This of course is not the case for all goths. Many goths today are goths for a variety of other reasons. They like the music, or the clubs are better, they have goth friends and joined in with them, or they just like staying up late nights and goths are the only ones awake to talk to. 

The gothic stereotype 

Many stereotypes of goths exist these days. It seems everyone has their own way to define 'what is goth'. From the stereotypes based on clothing to music right up to the stereotypes of all goths being satanists or part of some kind of cult. Categorically, all of these are false. The goth scene is just as widely varied as society in general. There are many different professions represented in the scene, from highly skilled professionals like doctors and lawyers, to tradesman, to technically minded people to clerical workers. Many different musical tastes exist (and not all of them goth, there is a HUGE 80's following in the goth scene for some reason). The fashion varies vastly from goth to goth from the traditional flowing victorian style garments to the buckled and studded style regalia (also called industrial style, which is often closely related with goths, and have come to an understanding of co-existance, if uneasily at times). 

How do I get into goth? 

This is the simplest part of the page. Go check out our Community section over on the left, and use it to find out whats going on in your local area. Goths tend to be accepting and open minded. Just turn up to a club or event wearing all black and your already in the goth scene. You'll pick it up as you go along (just a hint though, lay off the vampire comments!). 

The gothic sense of humour is highly developed, and often leans toward the satirical. Quietly laughing at the more idiotic and less tolerant factions of society that seem to think yelling out of cars at us makes them cooler. Goths have learned to laugh at themselves and see society in a much different light. They have had to, and it is a trait most would not give up. 

Goths have for the most part (not unanimously of course, but mostly) dropped all forms of prejudice. Noone is afraid within the goth scene to come out as being gay, and noone has to hide their religion for fear of scorn from their peers or zealots wanting to convert them from the arms of Satan. In fact because of these facts (and the general lack of prejudice) the goth scene has a large proportion of gays/bisexuals, and followers of non-mainstream religions and views. This of course is the most important aspect of gothdom, and why most goths became goths in the first place, tolerance. 

But they think weird! 

Ah, but this is the beauty of goths. 

Most subjects that are taboo in 'normal' society are freely discussed and debated about. Death, religion, magick, mysticism, and many other topics that are only roached carefully outside of the gothic community. Most goths have realised that fear is only a reaction instilled in us by dogmatic propaganda, and once you realise there is nothing to fear from the topic, whats to stop you discussing it? 

Goths often revel in the fear given to them by society as a whole. Often the behavior exhibited by society to them based on society's perception of them from stereotypes, rumour, etc are a constant source of entertainment. Of course, most of the rumours are totally unfounded, goths are people like everyone else, however when you already have a reputation, going for the shock factor is often far too tempting to see how much society at large is willing to believe (or deduce) with only a little encouragement. 

This does not totally fall away once you get inside the scene unfortunately, and goths are all too often tempted to try for the shock factor within the scene (which turns out more tacky than shocking). Goths when you get down to it can be a rather pretentious bunch, trying for those extra 'goth points' on the gothier than thou scale, but it adds to the enjoyment. 

History of Goth 

Modern goth (ignoring where the name itself originally comes from) started in the early 80's as part of the punk subculture (which is itself was a rejection of most societal values, and anything considered part of the 'norm'). The phrase was coined by the band manager of Joy Division, Anthony H. Wilson, who described the band as 'Gothic compared with the pop mainstream'. The term stuck, and as punk eventually died, Goth survived and became its own subculture. The punk clothing and hairstyles mellowed, and the core 'rejection of society' attitude alone lived on in the gothic subculture. Over time this itself has been modified to be more of a 'no more blind acceptance of society's values' as opposed to rejection because it was there to be rejected (and because you could get away with it!). 

Movies such as The Crow, and bands such as the Bauhaus helped establish the gothic image as dark, depressing, and even evil. As more and more 'dark' movies came out, numbers in the gothic subculture expanded, and there is now a gothic community in almost every major city around the world, and quite a number of towns have their own representative contingent. Nowdays there are more goth bands around than ever, and it has turned from an 80's phenomenon into a 90's way of life for many people. Unlike the punk subculture that it spawned from, there even exists a class of mature goths, still following the scene around even past their 20's and into their 30's and beyond.   -- PreZ 

Please note that the above is the opinion of the author, and that there is no definitive answer to the question "What is Goth?", so opinions and answers will vary.</font>
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&quot;193&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;All in all it was a good weekend. 

This would have been just fine for a blog entry but I sensed a slight message in how the unknown can sometimes reach out with vague interesting corelations. This being my birthday family visits for weekend I got me a niiice triple chocolate ice cream cake, and finally, finally someone got me a set of bongo drums! I've been machine gunning out erratic rhythms for a half hour now. Funnn stuff. 

But the next present kinda got to me. Not got given to me lol but prodded at something about me. It's a Silver Raven Pendant. Turns out that's my Celtic Birth Charm, at least according to Eastgate Resouces lol. They tell me "Our Celtic Birth Charms crafted in antiquated sterling silver, may be chosen to empower your own Celtic Birthsign"{note: I thought it was White Hound! Not Raven lol.}"- , or by selecting another symbol to empower its spirit within you." Very interesting, now what's the rationale?

I could do a complete runup on all the goodies on the paperwork here on teh various birthsigns, but that's for another thread lol. Stay tuned. But in essence this Raven signifies "Vision. The Irish Goddess Morrigan, as a Raven, rules over Samhain blessing those born around this time with vision and power." 

So now I have a new totem of sorts, I had Scorpion, Snake, Cat, Owl, Bat, White Hound, Otter, Lynx, Manticore, Dragon, Hobbit lol, already but now Raven! I swear I have some kinda scary halloween critter petting zoo of a totemic makeup, my life is drafted in darkness. It's not depressing, it's home lol. I just brought over a procrastinated article I saw on another site about What Is A Goth, and am reminded I was Goth before I knew what it even was. I don't go to the clubs though, too many posers and uppity effeminates there. I'm more a brute goth I guess, the rough werewolvish nightwalker, the uncultured snob. Cigars and red wine by moonlight, breathing in the crisp quiet night wind, after darkness has swept the human refuse off my streets for the night.

Guess for this sunday message I'm rambling and getting a real strong urge to continue on the bongo drms so if you'll excuse me? {BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo! BoNgO! bOnGo!}
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&quot;64&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;A quick look at Celtic Holidays and other eventisms in Original Celtic Birth Charms, inspired by the Celtic Festival Year, crafted in antiqued Sterling Silver, by Eastgate Productions. 'Cause I gives credit where credit is due and have cited this listing of festivals from them.

SIDELLU GWYNDER
1 Jan – 22 Jan
Attraction

IMBOLC
23 Jan – 13 Feb
Beauty

CWN ANNAN
14 Feb – 8 Mar
Mystery

ALBAN EILER
9 Mar – 31 Mar
Grace

TWR TEWDWS
1 Apr – 23 Apr
Spirit

BELTANE
24 Apr – 16 May
Power

SIDHE
17 May – 8 June
Enchantment

HEULSAF YR HAF
9 June – 1 July
Wealth

SER KAI
2 July – 24 July
Will Power

LUGHNASAGH
25 July – 16 Aug
Intuition

MOURIE
17 Aug – 8 Sep
Healing

ALBAN ELFED
9 Sep – 1 Oct
Stamina

KEYNE
2 Oct – 24 Oct
Wisdom

SAMHAIN
25 Oct – 16 Nov
Vision

HOP TU NAA
17 Nov – 9 Dec
Magical Ability

HEULSAF Y GAEAF
10 Dec – 31 Dec
Charisma
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&quot;184&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;You're a hard sell lol Sam Raimi may have to work a little harder to earn your theatre bucks. {Hey, does this mean you guys have fully moved in yet? I see 1 in Chatting, I just get grey screen going in.}
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&quot;3&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;That link's about what I was thinking, the login if you scroll down, at least to this screen has the click on option to select the HTML version that PDAs and some cellphones can navigate easier. &gt;I'm hoping my next hell at least can browse sites.&lt; As for the login I don't know, but I noticed it could be cookies. This site doesn't seem to use them. On my Recents I got the Login screen and the Frontpage. And that's what all it tells me I've been to lol. On the sites not using cookies the ability to post and reply is sometimes reliable. ProBoards has just recently loosened it's grip on my lower jaw and let some words through too. &gt;Good news is I think Shear's gotten finally tired of this setup and begins to think \&quot;Computer\&quot; &amp; \&quot;Soon\&quot;!&lt;
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&quot;68&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;A little something from the long lost Teri! She's doing ok and says <font color="#0000FF">E-mail message Subject: my health <br />
Hi everyone,<br />
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thought i better let everyone know where i've been.  The last month or so i have been under doctors care.  First there was concern about some blood work that showed all the blood levels of my liver being out of whack...real high in whatever it is they test for in the liver.  So i went for ultrasound and they saw a cyst or mass on my liver and found the opening to my gall bladder was much too large.  when i returned for more blood work my doctor became very concerned sayng i was purple and my vitals showed very low oxygen in my blood.  next thing i knew he had me admitted into the hospital and hooked up to machines...ekg, heart monitor, oxygen,IV, all that good stuff.  <br />
I am home now, i didn't have a heart attack, but had many symptoms, i have nitro glycerine now and something to regulate my heart and have to see a heart specialist as soon as the doc gets an appointment made.  I have been feeling run down and extremely tired for several months, i had little energy, sweat easily, and have been short of breath.  I thought i was just out of shape.  I stopped smoking about a week before all this happened and haven't smoked since.  <br />
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i am back and will be taking things slow and easy.  i will try to be online a bit more but not like i was before atleast not for awhile.  Please say hi to everyone in the msn groups for me and tell them i will check in soon.<br />
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hugs to all<br />
teri<br />
</font> So I tell her to take her time, relax, and come on over when she's feeling perkier, but what I really mean is take your time, relax and do it While you visit here lol. We promise to be relaxing.
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&quot;233&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;OH! Ok, so it is the same one, the irchighway link, sorry about that, if I'd known I would have got in the right way lol. Tell ya what then if I'm on and see anyone in chat chatting I'll head in too.
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&quot;232&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;Sounds wild, welcome back! You had better Cat luck than I had when we moved from Vancouver WA to Port Angeles, the stress of the move proved too much for Nimbus and he exploded off his leash and was lost to the woods forevermore. Gobie replaced him some weeks later, but I never thought Nimbus would pull that. He was so docile on the way up just mellowing out in his cat carrier, but was probably really just shamming it or Cat-atonic. Cats hate change lol so expect a few messes here and there for awhile but they will adjust.
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;69&quot;;&quot;Oh I believe nothing from that bunch but safely the worst, erring on the side of caution with them is a risk I'm more than willing to expend.
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&quot;233&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;FYI, don't click on the Chat thing Meta, if you do it will increment the count of chatters, but not decrement it when you leave.
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&quot;232&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;Funny you should mention cat messes as a response to change...
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&quot;3&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;OMG!   A computer would be sooo amazing! *tries not to seem too excited*
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&quot;240&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;Man, Aqrn & I found this picture from a wedding we attended this year... Aqrn noticed that I'm scowling something horrible in the background.<br />
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Man I'm such a prude.<br />
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&quot;240&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>Not so lol you're just the only one wearing clothes. </p>

<p>[Btw, I heard recently on the radio that the local nudist camp was giving a free tour and was tempted to go, but I remembered alot of over50 people hang out there and I do mean hang, sag, flap, sway in the wind like loose leather, so I changed my mind right quick. I'm no looker either and was worried about the dress code for that tour, I mean it'd only be fair that the tour group get buck in here too, but me, no way. Wait...]</p>

<p>I am seeing some clothes there lol. Screen resolution had the woman in the background looking scantier than she really was. Ugh!</p>
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&quot;231&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;Yep, how it'd bode for those born under that sign is anyone's guess though, but then Astrology is a study of individal interpretation. Either ya make it work for you or don't believe in it lol. [Yeah that's right, I sold out Astrology, now all the scorpios and capricorns will be trying to kill me lol.]
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&quot;233&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;I was wondering about that, lol went into chat and nobody there. It has the horse is ... of course topic.
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&quot;232&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;LoL, had any yet? There may be a period of transition that might last a week or a month.  &gt;.&lt;
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&quot;233&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>LagServ (to you): LAG<br />
PingServ (to you): PING BottlerTest PleaseIgnore<br />
There is no one else in this room</p>

<p>ChanServ has changed the topic to:<br />
A horse is a porsche of course of course.</p>

<p>Metaphorm is using VViLL's MasterOpz IRC</p>

<p>Metaphorm: It shows 1 Chatting in Chat Beta though.</p>

<p>Metaphorm chuckles meekly, heh heh huh huh hoo hoo haha?</p>

<p>Metaphorm: Welcome all those that just joined us, enjoy your chatting time here and let me know if I can be of help.</p>

<p>Metaphorm: Chat Beta Test Successful? Are we ready to go Public? </p>
 
<p>The 1 in room musta been the PingBottler, man I wish there was a way to stick a ChatBot in there.</p>
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&quot;3&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;I know but I'll believe it when I see it hooked up and running lol.
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&quot;239&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>That is the most totally Goth description of Gothness I have ever had the Gothic privilege of perusing!!</p>

<p>I'm just sitting here, mouth agoth at the very gothicity of it all. (nod)</p>
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&quot;7&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;14th rather than 13th, hey? Does this mean I gotta give back the cool combination plastic back scratcher and shoe tree?  :'-(<div class="sig">Scribbles eratically</div>&quot;
&quot;174&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<a href="http://www.justsayhi.com/bb/science"><img border="0" src="http://assets.justsayhi.com/badges/99/730/science_aplus.4vy6jn7zgy.jpg" alt="JustSayHi - Science Quiz" /></a><br />
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I am the smartest ass of all. I looked at the answers. Lol!!  (devil) <br />
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Seriously though, question number two was actually misleading because metamorphic rocks are found in many of the same places as igneous rocks. In fact, "Deep in the Earth" is where you're more likely to find igneous rather than metamorphic rock although igneous intrusions into basal and sedimentary forms can often lead one to conclude, erroneously, that metamorphic is more common at greater depths than igneous crystalized forms. <br />
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&quot;232&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;When we were moving out, we shut the two catbags in the bathroom (it was the only room with a door) with the litterbox and such.  We heard them clawing at the door and meowing.  Later someone had to use the washroom, so we closed the front door and opened the bathroom to release the cats.  What we found was blood on the floor, walls, toilet seat, back of the toilet, etc.  Ellie had cut her paw somehow and left cat blood everywhere.   Aqrn took her to the vet.  It wasn't the best time for it really, I continued moving as we had a deadline to meet.
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&quot;233&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;If you click on the chat button on the page Meta, it will throw off the count of chatters.  Also it cannot detect your \&quot;back door\&quot; IRC methods, and will not see that you are in the room.
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&quot;228&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>Methinks the poll, while cleverer than I could have done, mistakes the premise. Lol! The term, \&quot;Blood and souls for my Lord CHaos!!\&quot; is a slightly \&quot;borrowed\&quot; one, coming as it does from Michael Moorcocks Elric saga. </p>

<p>Originally shouted, \&quot;Arioch! Blood and souls for my Lord Arioch!!\&quot; Arioch being one of the three major lords of Chaos. He, with his contemporaries, Xiombarg and Mabelode/Mabelrode (sic), ruled and failed in an ever swinging pendulum of dominance with the Lords of Law, their diametrical opposite, kept in check by the cosmic balance...*Belch!*, But I digest.</p>

<p>The blood and souls offered up to lord chaos are, ideally,  someone elses!! Lol!! (devil)</p>
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&quot;228&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<font face="Tempus sans ITc" color="#4B0082" size="3"> Tis true. It was borrowed from the 'Elric Sagas'. *BRD* was the first to proclaim it in chat and we adopted it as suitably evil with just a touch of romanticism. B-) </font><div class="sig"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/Sparkle2/Smilies/Jumping_mouse.gif" /></div>&quot;
&quot;241&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;Ag & Aqrn would like to wish Mr. Meta a Happy Birfday!
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That is all!  Goodnight!  (Says Morbo)
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&quot;241&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;34 years ago, a menace was reborn from his distant vacant dimension filled only with his own dreams and living thoughts, they called him Metaphorm. His shadow crossed the skies faintly tinting the horizon of that fateful november 15th in the 1973rd year of earth's anno domini chronology, before descending to earth and attaining corpeality within a carefully selected embryonic bioframe chosen for it's resiliency, psychic potential and unique mutant karmic layout for maximum life lesson absorption and potential for ministry. A teaching learning biomechanism that's somehow retained his extradimensional thought processes only going slightly insane due to them lol Happy Birthday! Now if you'll excuse me? Stuffed crust pizza speaks volumes louder. oh yeah.
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&quot;233&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;The first part I can help, the second part Iiiii eh, I don't know of a way to log out of IRC, I always pressed Back lol. WebTardTV, to a computer what a moped is to a GMC TopKick. A speedbump.
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&quot;241&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Thanks Double A Team lol and what a halfway decent birfday it was, half of it was miserably rained on soaking wet at work, the other half was decent, it was at home, where I control my duration of being out in the rain. This metacat scowls drippily in rain. Especially when it waits for you to step outside without a coat. The age is now <font size="3">3</font><font size="4">4</font>! And I will be ©øðdamned if I am a 35 year old security guard! 34 will be the year of change.
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&quot;232&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;Yep, typical, Cats getting in Trouble, in Mischief, in cutting themselves to get attention or to know they're still alive lol to numb the pain inside etc. Is the new place bigger? Cats love frenzy space.
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&quot;7&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;You mean KokoB? Oh ya meant the plastic one lol sorry. (flings his hat to watch it caught in Koko's frozen blue claws) 'Fraid so but you might still be eligible to win the 500lb ranged pneumatic bottle opener / prank nextdoor doorbell smasher. The last thing they hear is the ding... not the dong.
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&quot;228&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;Knights Errant is a beautifully done website because of that and more. We gotta get something up for a catchy slogan for TypeCastle lol. \&quot;TypeCastle, know your role, express your hole?\&quot; doesn't work too well. Aluminus is a Til All Are One and Decepticons Forever! BarnCat yells his Hail CAT, Spots And Stripes Furever! Scarapace utters ramblings about the power of the night or whatever he's on about lol. I've just never Metaphorm I couldn't handle, used to be never Metaphorm I didn't like but time and peoples proved that wrong.
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&quot;228&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;Chaotic Animal Tribe, Chaos is In our Nature! {And he's about to be escorted out if he doesn't disown his ugly stepson, Slyth lol.} Spots And Stripes Furever! {What other clan would take us lmao.} Beyond Good, Beyond Evil, Beyond your Wildest Imagination! {That's been taken.} Well I'm kinda out of spirit for Alignment there so we are all about the us and us's friends now.
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<font size="7">If YOU Ran a Radio Station would you Risk Hiring THIS GUY?!</font>  
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-----Original Message----- 
Subject: Radio Work Resume. 
Objective:  To be a contributing team-member as a Radio Announcer / Personality at Cascade Radio Group.  
 
Experience:  

Working in multiple aspects in the production of a Cable-Access show: 
I began as Camera Operator 2, was bumped up to Camera Operator 1 after replacing a sick crew member. I furthered my knowledge on Cable Access by taking both the Basic and Advanced Courses. I helped with editing, working up to editing full shows independently. Eventually, I was doing most of the production and directing of the show. 

I was also responsible for checking out the equipment, hooking it up during set up, and after the shoot, taking it back down, inventory of this equipment and its safe transport and return. 

I became one of the Board Members for the show, discussing show themes, strategies and goals, future guests, shoot locations, equipment acquisition & transport, as well as the clarification of duties. It was a lot of fun, but it was work, but still it was fun. 

Skills: 

Media: Camera operator, sound board monitoring, tape editing, producing, 
directing, drama and theatre. 

Security: Guarding various locations, loss/risk management, making detailed 
Daily Activity Logs and when necessary Incident Reports, defusing hostile situations, reminding others of appropriate conduct on grounds, responsibility for use, cleaning and basic maintenance of company vehicle.    

Assembly: Assembly, testing and repair of products including electronic 
equipment, experienced in soldiering, wire-harness assembly techniques. 
General: Reliable transportation, current Washington State Drivers License, 
various media training, dependable and reliable.   
Security Guard. 
Assembly, 
construction of pet beds, fire restoration/cleaning. 
Production Worker: Packaged pet care products. 

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Subject: Reference letter
™®å ç ¬´asked me to send you a brief letter of recommendation to accompany his application and I wanted to let you know he's been a faithful, loyal, punctual employee for the last three years.  In my experience, Brian has dealt professionally with people in a variety of situations, and he's never "lost his cool." 

I personally think he has a nice voice, and I know he would take this position very seriously and would always do his best for you.   
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Human Resources
 
{I fail to see where I fell short lol Hurrumph! But it is a small market station and they seek multitalented and accreditated workers so I might need a bit more polishing.}
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&quot;239&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Tis a goth of fresh air reading the gothlistic gothitude of it all spelled out gothatim and in gothing color! Black is slimming. Pale Skin is easier to check for health. Silver is hypoallergenic. Gothic Culture encourages literacy, a sense of history, appreciation of art and puts the social into antisocial lol. Egads am I the site's Token Goth? Then we Are in trouble. I only just have bought The Witching Hour, Anne Rice's 1st Mayfair Witches book. Had it on audiobook but the book on paper adds so much more as in I'm still on the 1st 20 pages and have still not caught up to the summarized style of the taped read version. We should put out a Goth Ad seeking gothlified gothsonell to gothperate in gothcupation within our overused vogothbulary. WHat about RAIVEN? Can she be our other token goth?
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&quot;174&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;Ngou're onth thour owngth theregh mangh, it'th too laghe forgh reth oph usthngh.
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<div class="quotetext" id="quote"><b>quote: </b></div><div class="quote">? ??? Human Resources {I fail to see where I fell short lol Hurrumph! But it is a small market station and they seek multitalented and accreditated workers so I might need a bit more <b>polishing</b>.}</div> <br />
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&quot;241&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>34?? </p>

<p>*sighs wistfully* Aahhhh! I remember what it was to be young and full of vigour. Enjoy your birthday kid.</p>

<p>**Tousles da nice kitty's head-fuzz and gives him a big wad of catnip laced with beer.**</p>

<p>Happy Birthday Kitty-cat!!  (angel)</p>
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&quot;230&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;UFO's flee in the face of Teh Fermi!! FEARZ!!!  :D
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&quot;224&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>OK, this thread isn't THAT old, I suppose. </p>

<p>Here in the geographical prison of the mind we call, Utah, a gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline, (I remember the days when \&quot;regular\&quot; and \&quot;unleaded\&quot; were two very different products), is currently selling, depending on where you go, at anywhere from $2.81 to $2.99 per US gallon or $.74 to $.79 per Standard Metric Litre which is an average of <br />
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&quot;232&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;I suggested that maybe Ellie was \&quot;emo\&quot;.
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&quot;233&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;That's okay, I can reset the count manually. All is alright again.
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&quot;241&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;34 is young? I'd hate to experience old then, might be time to live life wild and crazy again, just not alot of energy for it. Lemme rub some icyhot on my joints, take a painkiller and aspirin, check for regularity, argue with NPRadio about issues I have no conception under god of what they could really mean for anyone, and find my cane. We're a-goin' to the Bar! The Veggie &amp; Fruit JUICE Bar! Yeeeehawwwcough cough wheeeeze.
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&quot;232&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;Lmao, pawsibly plausible. Pixie has alot of head problems, she's an arrogant scared icy distanced leering loathesome disgusting reptilian... possibly gothic or just jaded in an alternative rock kinda way. Gobie is a total rockabilly, or hellbilly, a deluxe one. This time of year Gobie gets real annoying, he clings to da humanz to steal all their warmz.
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&quot;222&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;For a good laugh read through the profiles that haven't been corrected yet, the way the questions answers line up are hilarious. <font color="#008000">E-mail message Subject: How the fight started <br />
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HOW THE FIGHT STARTED<br />
I rear-ended a car this morning.<br />
So there we are alongside the road and slowly the driver gets out of the car . . . and you know how you just-get-sooo-stressed and life-stuff seems to get funny?<br />
Yeah, well, I could NOT believe it . . . he was a DWARF!  He storms over to my car, looks up at me and says, 'I AM NOT HAPPY!'  So, I look down at him and say, 'Well, which one are you then?'<br />
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. . . and THAT'S when the fight started . . </font> And a bump up of this one because some of you might not be happy either, check those profiles lol.
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&quot;65&quot;;&quot;131&quot;;&quot;<font color="#0000FF">E-mail message Subject: (no subject) <br />
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Hi everyone!  ...just wanted to say thank you for all your emails.  I haven't been online for a long time.  I haven't felt good for a long time but kept trudging along.  finally my doctor got concerned enough and after many visits to seattle and seeing doctors and having cardio tests and pulmanary testing done they have diagnosed me with pulmanary emboli, or blod clots on my lungs. Seems I manufacture them most likely in my legsand they then accumulate in my lungs.....(i am now trying to meet with management and lay off all the little workers as i think they produce a horrible product!!!) I am currently receiving blood thinners in the form of shots to my stomach twice a day and also pills.  they have me hooked to oxygen and just keeping still as much as possible.  They fear blod clots breaking loose and that can be fatal.  The doctor said that this is serious but he believes treatable.  I am currently off work but anticipate returning to work in a month or so after they get my blood thinned to the right level. I am praying that i can give back these lovely oxygen machines and tanks i have  to the lovely men that deliver them and wave good bye and good wishes soon.  I believe that I will be healthy again in a few weeks.  I have stopped smoking so that has to help me in the long run.  The doctor did tell me tho that smoking has nothing to do with this i could have never smoked a day in my life and still gotten this disease.  I really don't know what to expect long term.  The doctor really hasn't said anything about the future other than i will be on blood thinners for life.  I tend to think this will all be gotten under control and i will be able to carry on as always.  I am far to ornery to be cooped up at home forever and far too mouthy for anyone to be around me if i were cooped up much longer.  I'm sure someone would insist on kinking my oxygen hose when i wasn't looking if i have to stay like this much longer.<br />
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I most likely won't be on the computer much but i will try to check in now and then and let you all know how i am doing.  I have no plans on leaving this fine planet and many plans for irritating the hell out of most of you, sharing laughs with many of you, thoughts and feelings with a few of you, and each and every one of you have my friendship and love.<br />
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Take care , i'll stay in touch and hope you will too.<br />
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&quot;65&quot;;&quot;132&quot;;&quot;I've libered the takety of renaming this thread for everyone or anyone to use, Bloodgeon doesn't have enough health to warrant a thread of his own lol, and so a thread for medical problems medical advice medical medical medical... Here ya go!
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&quot;224&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;Our Cheapest one is $3.21 Unleaded,  don't see That much savings from CitAndGo or Sh!+go, Hugo's gonna have to work a little harder for my gas budget.
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;Just call me Charlie...

*Sheen!*
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&quot;230&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>E-mail message From: Subject: Great UFO News! Former pilots, officials call for UFO study Panel calls on Air Force or NASA to reopen decades-old investigation Video </p>

<p>•The 'Roswell incident,' 60 years later Aliens in Roswell \&quot; fact or fiction? MSNBC.com&rsquo;s Dara Brown follows 60 years of what many still call questionable answers. MSNBC.com </p>

<p>WASHINGTON - Democratic presidential hopeful Dennis Kucinich may have been ridiculed for saying he had seen a UFO, but for some former military pilots and other observers, unidentified flying objects are no laughing matter. </p>

<p>An international panel of two dozen former pilots and government officials have called on the U.S. government to reopen its generation-old UFO investigation as a matter of safety and security, given continuing reports about flying discs, glowing spheres and other strange sightings. </p>

<p>&ldquo;Especially after the attacks of 9/11, it is no longer satisfactory to ignore radar returns ... which cannot be associated with performances of existing aircraft and helicopters,&rdquo; they said in a statement released at a news conference Monday. The panelists from seven countries, including former senior military officers, said they had each seen a UFO or conducted an official investigation into UFO phenomena. </p>

<p>The subject of UFOs grabbed the spotlight in the U.S. presidential race last month when Kucinich, a congressman from Ohio, said during a televised debate with other Democratic candidates that he had seen one.</p>

<p>Most UFO sightings turn out to be misidentified aircraft, satellites or meteors. A panelist who once worked for Britain&rsquo;s Ministry of Defense said 5 percent of incidents cannot be explained. But those sightings are often dismissed by authorities without proper investigations, UFO activists say. </p>

<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a question of who you going to believe: your lying eyes or the government?&rdquo; remarked John Callahan, a former Federal Aviation Administration investigator who said the CIA in 1987 tried to hush up the sighting of a huge lighted ball four times the size of a jumbo jet in Alaska. </p>

<p>The panel, organized by a group dedicated to winning credibility for the study of UFOs, urged Washington to resume UFO investigations through the U.S. Air Force or NASA. </p>

<p>&ldquo;It would certainly, I think, take a lot of angst out of this issue,&rdquo; said former Arizona Gov. Fife Symington, who said he was among hundreds who saw a delta-shaped craft with enormous lights silently traverse the sky near Phoenix in 1997. The Air Force investigated 12,618 UFO reports from 1947 to 1969 in what was known as Project Blue Book. Investigators concluded that the incidents posed no threat and there was no evidence of space aliens or a super technology in operation. </p>

<p>&ldquo;Since the termination of Project Blue Book, nothing has occurred that would support a resumption of UFO investigations,&rdquo; the Air Force said on its Web site. </p>

<p>Copyright 2007 Reuters. MORE FROM SPACE Martian sand dunes move at glacial pace </p>

<p>&bull; Smoke alarm threatens NASA plans&bull; Wow! Japan&rsquo;s moon probe updates Earthrise&bull; Former pilots, officials call for UFO study&bull; Martian sand dunes move at glacial pace&bull; Universe may weigh less than thought&bull; Station crew relocates shuttle docking port&bull; Space shuttle rolled out to launch pad&bull; Astronomers find the sun's long-lost twin&bull; Astronauts take spacewalk at station&bull; Cosmic Log: Intelligent redesign&bull; Space Section Front Top MSNBC stories •Monkey embryos cloned, scientists say •Most viewed on MSNBC.com •Former pilots, officials call for UFO study•Prehistoric women had passion for fashion &copy; 2007 MSNBC.com <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21777913/">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21777913/</a> <br />
&gt;Teh fermi?&lt;</p>
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;70&quot;;&quot;<font face="Tempus sans ITc" color="#4B0082" size="3"><b> A little sumpin sumpin from the Shade Board. As if I do not have enough haters already.</b> :)<br />
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"Well, just in case there is someone on the board who does not know this. FTL and DBL (who previously claimed they were not allied despite my claims to the contrary) are now one super clan of 60 players. The fact that they are now declaring war on 10 man newbie clans that are lucky to even have a level 10 amongst them does not sit right with me and should not sit right with the Shade community at large. <br />
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I know a lot of other players share my distaste for this but I have less to lose as they(FTL) already have a vendetta for me and what ever I say can not make it worse for me. Just because they are the ones making portal attempts does not in anyway make they them Shade saviours or entitle them to walk all over every clan that is not them. <br />
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My clan is mostly retired so none of this makes a difference to me but I think just about every clan in Shade that wants to hunt freely will have to be prepared to take a stance against them. Well Abdul and Lestat have their clans all involved in the portal stuff as way to garner respectibility but really they have only one agenda.<br />
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&quot;159&quot;;&quot;71&quot;;&quot;Subject: Les Rant de Thickgums 

Soooo.. Curious! In how many of these multiphoning conference called towntraps and swarms that Thik riles people up into doing for her has she actually herself participated in? Ah that nonmuddy paws clean conscience thing? Just a thought haaa. Does she still have a handy Cosmic Administrator to feedback about her issues? She better get in as many of those as she can before they notice what's up and or get tired of being on the short leash appeasing and doing her bidding. She Must be a Shareholder at Capcom or have some kinda extortion on then for her to have this much say in how they run their business. I mean c'mon TRY complaining about Lust&Slyth or how Capcom operates while she's operating them. They Are probably just sick of the choir she's directing at them and following through just to shut herand her studio audience up. Sure this'd be probably one of those personal attacks she likes to complain about as she does them just as bad and as much. Maybe TOS can make up some rules that apply to Thik then to the rest of us, two sets of TOU ya know. 

Now as to who is writing this? Dead giveaway junior detective, way to go, wanna cookie? Doesn't matter who this is, this is written about exposing who you/ThikFaka are. Do you have a witty misinterpretation of this you'd like to share with the rest of the class? 

You'll get your turn at the blackboard. Now! First last and no warning, stop pm'ing me and spamming my webapges with flaming garbage and vague mental BS if you can't say it openly on the Shade Board maybe it might be time to consider why you can't. We can help you with this, we can ignore you lol what you could have done all along really. I rock? 

Complimanet accepted in the spirit they're always given, in pure styrofoam insincerity. Yeah how many names or accounts are we all using and which Thik is concerned about this? 

Captain Obvious seems pretty mellow, reminds me of the Thik that was fun to hunt With rather than want to Hunt. I know how badly you want to keep looking innocent so you can keep up the victimhood facade, but this just might ruin it for you. You try to stay IN with those you'd normally be crying about, must be like Treading Water, Amazing how long you had kept from sinking, how many flushes does it take for you to finally GO OUT. Lmao too bad I'm not using a Font Color you can copy and run with for the next few hundred posts to show off how you'd try gettin my attention? Let's see though! Green? Royal Blue? Violet? 

Black? Hot Pink? What's left? I've watched your progress as you copy the colors of those who disagree with you and offer you the choiceto fight as a blushing Crimson, exposed for what you are? Or the Firebrick of the rising Temper you're getting when peope expose to the board your pathetic need for acceptance by belittling and backstabbing, sellingout others? Ladies and Gentlemen I Give you your LORD OF THE FLIES! She's a Big Blackwidow Spider! Just don't get caught up in her webs! Remember, you wanted to take it to me, so I'm returning it, with interest. SO it doesn't matter who got banned for what previously as much as you're getting away so far much more than all that combined now. Still wanna Cry Admin Bias? It's not about who'd be a good moderator here folks, it's who Thik thinks she can have more sway over so she can get away with more infuriations and those she hates can be dealt with. ABEL FOR MOD I say! 

It'd realy just be easier to BAN Her than have to continually ban those she's ticking off case we won't put up with her antics. But nooo, "Oh I really don't like drama I just keep seeming to find myself in the middle or the start of it!" That's like someone saying how much they hate Ice Cream but always found with it all over their face. There's a term for people like Thik who get so caught up in their role in Shade that they take it to the board? Schtick Coma? Now do ya think I'm someone she'll need to have banned? Think she has any idea that she might have made more enemies than she can now keep track of? Could it be because of who she is and what she's doing? I THINK SO! But oh no thik, you're an innocent victim of so many people hating you for no reason at all. I rest your lost case. As you're so fond of saying in the grand scheme of things lmao you have no conception of the grander scheme of things or you'd know how you're looking right now, ice cream on your face, evidently the people you oversay that to mattered enough for you to say that. I mean are you trying to convince others or yourself. Keep trying to waste Cosmic's time, keep trying to customise the forum to your preferences, keep forgetting there's ignore when you go to try to get others banned. What is it? Update this? Unban this person? Ban that person? Oh oh look at what this clan is doing? Oh no ignore what that clan is doing? It's all so unfair how they can't keep up with your list of demands. Look at all posts by Thik mama, you'll see the pattern. Suckup, complain, pontificate, pose, posture, piss&moan, ponder, blaaah. As fun to read as it is relevant to Shade. FTL&DBL not being allied? What she means to say to us all is SSHHH YOU GUYS ARENT SUPPOSED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ALLIANCE WE DONT HAVE AT ALL 

WHATSOEVER! Don't worry your secret's safe with us. Reading more Thik posts and Oh look kids! More passive aggressive slightly suggestive subtly manipulative, snide bitchy commentary from ThikMami! Shade's Very Own Oprah! 
We should all try to be more like her, she can do no wrong. ..cracks knuckles, pop wrists, presses send.. 
 
{I'd have had Kludde carry this over too but he's tired of being accused of being me or admired for thinking that he'd be me. Guess Thik has made a connection from A to 2 and made the mathspelling to fit her conspiracy theories. Like I said it doesn't matter the messenger so much as the message.}
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&quot;239&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>I guess I could be the psuedogoth... I still wear about 98% black clothes and I have been known to Robert Smithify my hair and wear black eyeliner. </p>

<p>OR... I could be the token Gothabillypunkmetalheadclassicrockerjazzystonerbebopper country guy...</p>
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&quot;239&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>I wonder . . .</p>

<p>If you wear all the makeup, hair-do's, fashion appurtenances, etc; and yet you can't be seen by your companions,</p>

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does that make one an..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................<br />
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<p>P.S. Lotsa dots for Koko.  :O)</p>
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&quot;230&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>Lol! Enrique Fermi, the inventor of the atomic bomb and the developer of the first functional nuclear reactor, ruined UFO's for me.</p>

<p>Google- \&quot;Fermi Paradox\&quot;. Believe in or deny UFO existance, it poses interesting questions. Unless you're a blatant conspiracy theorist, ( tries to not be noticed) it's a great topic for debates and fun discussion groups among friends. Well, if you're all really drunk, it is, at any rate.  =:)</p>
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<p>Let's not be to hasty, (not you Barn), in ascribing all the evils of 'flaming' and 'trolling' as behaviour exclusively endemic to \&quot;anonymous\&quot; posters. </p>

<p>My experience with another community site which I will not name because WE HATES IT! WE HATES IT FOREVER!! FROTH! GIBBER! ULULATE!!!</p>

<p>...sorry, I digress, anyway, it was my experience that flaming and trolling occur with a blatancy and flagrance, (is that a word?) that boggle the mind!! </p>

<p>At any rate, I think that the actual rate of occurrence of this behaviour is more dependent on the character of the person than the perceived anonymity of the forum. </p>

<p>Just my two scents,  :O)</p>
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&quot;222&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>OH!! LMGDAORLTFLPMS!! </p>

<p>I'm equal parts embarrassed that it took me so frikking long to figure that one out, and dying in tears because it's so funny!!! :'D</p>
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&quot;232&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>I hope your move went/is going/goes well, Aqrn. Sorry to hear about the kitty wound.</p>

<p>Mrs G and I have a newish kid. A loverly little bengal we picked up for a song. Her name is Isabella, (yes it's only so we could excuse ourselves calling her Izzy) She is a beautiful, loving, cuddly lunatic who will be resting like a limp gymsock on your arm one moment and bounding through the air with no real destination in mind except into a stick of furniture, apparently, the next. <br />
She's got a bactierial infection on her neck just now. We're treating it with a topical ointment, (which she promptly licks off), and a strong oral anti-biotic, which is liquid so she has no option but to swallow and shred my arm while I administer it to her. LoL!!  &gt;.&lt;</p>
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&quot;233&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;I swear Barn. One of these days Ima break dance...er...DOWN and just BUY you a cheap used pc (one that works of course) and frikking MAIL it to you. That or use it as an excuse to take a drive up the left coast and be eaten alive by you liberals. X-D<br />
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DON"T hug me dammit! I am NOT a tree!! I'm just tall. And have leaves and stuff.  :B
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&quot;233&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;LMAO! C'monnn, give peace a Chance!
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&quot;26&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<font size="7">I'm Out!</font> This mutant's heading to the East of my fair state to visit family and friends for IndiansGivingUsTakingThanks Day. I'll be gone from today til Saturday at least to the online world and depending on cellphone reception might be sighted in Shade! My Nextel is not making a very comforting first impression as they still have not transferred over my online id package. Not a very damn good first impression at all. Ya don't drop teh ball like this WHILE your new customers can still switch away from you without the heavy charges you can bill them, ya wait until they're firmly ensnared then start ƒç†ing up LoL. Somewhere south of Spokane, something Whacky that way comes. And it looks HuNgRy!
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&quot;182&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<font color="#4B0082" face="Tempus sans itc" size="3">This i is Thikmama as well: IP: 165.130.136.210</font>
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&quot;26&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;Thanksgiving was in October silly!
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&quot;26&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>Thanksgiving in October??? Canadians!! *Harrumphs with affectionately respectful disdain*</p>

<p>Could be worse, I suppose. Mrs G, when we were confronted with long lines at local comestatoriums, suggested that we hit the chinese-buffet. As I gawped at her in cosmos-tingling horror, I had to remind myself that she \&quot;ain't from 'round these here parts\&quot;, and thus fails to understand that even thought the pilgrims whom we blame for the feasts origins never included things like turkey and stuffing and pumpkin pies, etc. in their celebratory feast; they are still an un-excludable part of our own Thanksgiving-traditional binge. *Sighs* Serves me right for deciding that the best thing to do with an Irish immigrant was marry her. </p>

<p>Still and all, as she has reminded me on more than one occasion, 'Thanksgiving', is MY holiday and they don't celebrate such rubbish holidays that are little more than excuses for gluttonous consumption anyway. I wisely don't mention St. Patrick's Day. Seems the drunken binge on Paddy's day was, until recent years, strictly an American invention as well. In Ireland they celebrated it with respect and reverence. At least they did up till a few years ago, when the American fervor for drunken debauchery began to infect the Irish celebrations as well. I guess we Americans really ARE evil, world corrupting villains after all. Lmao!! Cool!</p>

<p>But aside from all that, HAPPY YANKEE THANKSGIVING to all!! And to all a good bite to eat!!  B-)</p>
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&quot;115&quot;;&quot;54&quot;;&quot;<p>Yay!! Go men!! I don't know why I don't hate men, myself. Especially when you consider that I've been a practicing lesbian all my life.  OH!! </p>

<p>I think it's interesting to note that the pro-men items floating about the web, while more numerous than the pro-women items, are also of a more crude and less sophisticated quality. I may be a devoted lesbian, but I am also trapped in a man's body so it rather pains me to point out the 'qualitative' deficiency in our respective barbs.  :D</p>
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&quot;110&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>While I have never been a regular poster on any of the foums here, nor am I by any stretch of the imagination a pioneer on any of these pages/sites/homes/dream-factories/nurseries-for-safe-expression-of-the-most-human-and-therefore-<br />
vulnerable-of-feelings; still I have always considered these above mentioned localities as a safe port in the flaming storm that is the Wide World of Web.</p>

<p>I cannot claim to be a keelholder in any of them, yet I am grateful to you good people for letting me shelter here from time to time, from the fury of the maelstrom and occasionally share the joy that is the heart and soul of you all.</p>

<p>Thank you.  :&gt; <br />
Gl@D</p>
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&quot;25&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>Hmmmm</p>

<p>I drained everyone who failed to move out of my path, vampyrish or not. <br />
P'raps this means I TOO will be targeted by the vampiric, anti-vampiricide-squad. Awesome!! On the fringe and damned for it again!!  (nod)</p>&quot;
&quot;215&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;Quote<br />
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From: Bloodgeon Staff 11/6/2003 4:50 pm<br />
To: AriesPhoenix (5 of 13)<br />
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Hate to sound heretical here, well, not exactly hateto, but...oh hell.<br />
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The original meaning of the word Demon was Wise One or something along this lines, and even Lucipher meant Lightbringer and he was also called the Morning star, so why cant demons be good aliens or vice versa?<br />
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Actually, according to Wikepedia:<br />
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"Etymology<br />
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The idea of demons is as old as religion itself, and the word demon seems to have ancient origins. The Merriam-Webster dictionary gives the etymology of the word as Greek daimon, probably from the verb daiesthai meaning "to divide, distribute." The Proto-Indo-European root *deiwos for god, originally an adjective meaning "celestial" or "bright, shining" has retained this meaning in many related Indo-European languages and cultures (Sanskrit deva, Latin deus, German Tiw, Welsh [Duw],]), but also provided another other common word for demon in Avestan daeva.<br />
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In modern Greek, the word daimon(Greek: δαίμων) has the same meaning as the modern English demon. But in Ancient Greek, δαίμων meant "spirit" or "higher self", much like the Latin genius. This should not, however, be confused with the word genie, which is a false friend or false cognate of genius."<br />
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Also Etymology- Lucifer<br />
Lucifer is a Latin word meaning "light-bearer" (from lux, lucis, "light", and ferre, "to bear, bring"), a Roman astrological term for the "Morning Star" the planet Venus. The word Lucifer was the translation of the Septuagint Greek heosphoros, ("dawn-bearer"; cf. Greek phosphoros, "light-bearer"; itself the translation of the Hebrew Helel ben Shahar)<br />
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Passage 14:12 from the Book of Isaiah referred to one of the popular honorific titles of a Babylonian king; however, later interpretations of the text, and the influence of embellishments in works such as Dante's Inferno and Milton's Paradise Lost, led to the common interpretation in Christian belief that Lucifer was a poetic appellation of Satan.<br />
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Let's be careful how we misinterpret our etymology. It could lead us into some pretty wild conclusion neighborhoods.  =:)<font face="Trebuchet MS" color="#4B0082"></font>&quot;
&quot;176&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>Name details</p>

<p>Your name number is the number 5. Within the family circle you would identify yourself as someone with a strong need for freedom, who likes to experiment with things, to travel, to be adventurous. You have a certain charm. Dynamic, curious.<br />
Intimacy</p>

<p>Your intimacy number is 1. An enterprising person, bold, individual, often authoritarian, sometimes impatient, proud or even egoistic. This person knows how to defend herself, and to put others in their place. A certain toughness in a conflict situation. Capable of managing alone. Straightforward and enthusiastic.<br />
Desire</p>

<p>Your desire number is 6. Qualities: A strong desire for harmony, and to be in a warm, friendly atmosphere. The search for comfort, security, and beauty. Attracted towards the arts. Wants to help, advise, and listen. Generally an easy-going and responsible person.</p>

<p>Possible faults: Forgets ones own strength in being too occupied with others. There is sometimes weakness of character because of taking pleasure in comforts and being too romantic. </p>

<p>So....I'm basically a romantic, tyrannical control freak who's also lazy and self indulgent............*slits wrists* :-&amp;</p>&quot;
&quot;168&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>I've never played Evercrack...er...quest. I've heard good things but my own look at a few screen-caps didn't impress me. Probably one of those, \&quot;You had to be there\&quot; kinds of things, so don't mind me. I know squat about it so it's probably a great game.  :-$ </p>

<p>I played Runscape for awhile, but it burned out for me after I got my char to level 73 and fried my brains fishing. I don't know how people get to a level where they can catch sharks, never mind the next step, frying your brains trying to level your cooking to where you can COOK them!! Lol. </p>

<p>Scratch Runescape. </p>

<p>World of Warcraft.</p>

<p>WoW. That's an acronym, not an epithet. Lol!</p>

<p>I have played WoW. I do not play WoW at this time but still have a plethora of characters locked in endless electronic limbo in the data banks of Blizzard Entertainment. *Sighs a sigh that speaks of the sadness of endless ages of exile...it's been almost two months &gt;.&lt; * One day I will return. The latest patch that I downloaded, (Cool thing that. Even if you are not a paid subscriber to WoW, your WoW software will still be allowed to download every patch and update as it becomes available.) as I said, the latest patch that I downloaded, contains updates and changes to the interface and many of the aspects of game play have me chafing to return, but I can't till I have a better internet connection. The dial-up constraints under which I currently toil are crushing my soul. I HATE dial-up!!!</p>

<p>Still!  If I were a dentist, I'd recommend World of Warcraft to all of my patients who CHEW gum!!!  (nod)</p>&quot;
&quot;25&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;And that's why we loves ya, so what's yer ingame name, so I can hunt you down, and drink you like a shot of Glenlivet lol.
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&quot;26&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;As it was, and a strange one at that, and I migh even expand on it, just as soon as I recover from it all lol. I'm still only a few hour's of time home and reeling from the compressed experiences.
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&quot;115&quot;;&quot;55&quot;;&quot;LoL, it's not the Size of the barb it's what you Do with it.
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&quot;110&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;VVell Said! And is that you in Chat now? I might have to send something in there after you to keep you company.
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&quot;25&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>Lol! I am Gladius, who else!  (devil) </p>

<p>Creature of the night Gladius. I even seem to have pick-pocketed about twenty coins while blood-sucking.  8-O</p>&quot;
&quot;25&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;LoL, I just checked, I'm rapidly on my way to the next ranking after Aspirant Elder. {sounds like aspirin elder} Just wondering if I go to 500 and relax or try to make THIS one up to 1000. Take this hEmOgObLiN-ous bloodfreak right to the top! (devil)
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&quot;182&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;Cool thanks, must be those DarkEmber and VampyreShadow whatevers nicks. Have you looked into PitchBlack and Jasmine? Thik and Red seem real determined to get onto sites they're not welcome in to try getting in the last words to their lost causes. Causes Lost because they're just too apparently hypocritical lol and to people who know them it's just more useless lying, they're in trouble on multiple sites and just not seeing really why I guess. And I know from personal experience they conf and 3way while reading the board to look for things to get in more trouble or get others in trouble with. Jagan/Raiven remains their all time favorite lol  heeyyy how'd you get in here?
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;Point, and That is why on a Sane internet such flailing forums wouldn't last long. The characters willingness to utilize anonymity malisciously is also alot more unhampered the looser an internet communities security is. I'm not buying that ߬¥þª or ®®å™ð the guys who run the cg site can't track IPs of users there. Anytime you post, your IP there is Logged, why the çøßµç staff won't enforce things tighter is beyond me. But WebFX, the people North Cascade Radio Group uses for their pages, doesn't seem to be the most secure site that way. A few bad apples and alot of loose boards make one stinky barrel.
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&quot;182&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;Okay, it was a fobup in the Usergroups powers, I'll do up a full member review. {yeeks who else just got admin'd lol} It'd be just plain rude for me to kick ya out of here so I just did some minor adjustments, to our new TypeCastle Court Advisor. You can read and add in two cents as you are a fellow website administrator and we got alot of the same people, good and bad.
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&quot;25&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;Shuckers my bruthah. I say if you've nothing else pressing, kick up to a g!!  B-)&quot;
&quot;110&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;Lol! I tried to get in but for some reason my PeoplePC provider I'm with temporarily keeps giving me a \&quot;Certificate information error-access denied\&quot; message. *sighs* Did I mention anywhere yet how much I HATE dial-up?  :@&quot;
&quot;147&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>An Attorney is working very late in his office one night.</p>

<p>Satan appears before him in a very impressive puff of smoke and flame.</p>

<p>\&quot;Hey, attorney, guy!\&quot;, says Satan, \&quot;Do I have a deal for you!!</p>

<p>I will make you the richest man alive! Incalculable wealth will be yours! </p>

<p>I will make you irresistible to women! Beautiful women will throw themselves at your feet, BEGGING for your manly favour! </p>

<p>I will make you influential. World leaders of every status will grovel at your whims!!</p>

<p>All I ask in return are the souls of your wife, her cute sister and all three of your beautiful, tiny little children, Nyeeh heh heh heh heh-evil!!\&quot;</p>

<p>The attorney stares at Satan, ponders the offer for a moment, then responds, shrewdly, <br />
\&quot;What's the catch?\&quot; (devil)</p>&quot;
&quot;182&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;It means nothing if you forget to input that ISP lol. I'm on it. She doesn't get so much as a breathe of our air. As far as I know she can only access the online through 2 cellphones and whatever computer she has access to. Multiple emails won't help her, the ISP is absolute. &gt;.&lt;
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;Nchtk, how they run their forums is completely up to them, however if they're open to suggestions? All I can do is suggest away lol.
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&quot;168&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Ya peein lucky? Well are ya? Cause Urine luck, hyuk hyuk. Seriously I try to lean towards games even my pathetic dialup can access and if I can get to them Anyone can! Got a few listed here in TypeCastle. While they lack the graphics and sonorous splendour of Evercraft or Warquest, I lack a computer, so I make do and make do fun.
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&quot;222&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;Lol, it was a Short joke too.
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&quot;232&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;Cats get amazingly strong when under stresses, baths, clipping claws, brushing out fur mats, medicine time, car battery lie detector time and the dreaded thermometer. My kid's vets get tictactoe on their arms for trying that one.
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&quot;65&quot;;&quot;133&quot;;&quot;I just had me one of those headaches that makes me puke again today, well a few hours ago, now I'm just tired lol. And I picked up a bump on my knee that's not receding, feels like an impact bump or bee sting. I'm relieved I have one more night of vacation to recover from this whatever. Bundled up in a blanket like an old invalid is depressing enough but far more merciful than work would be. Ah hey people pay your medical bills on time never skipping a payment or they will nowadays send collections after you! True story and I am angered and disgusted with those I thought cared more for my health than my wealth, now they get to do worse damage to your credit rating than your affliction does to your body. I'm going to hornblow on this one bigtime, this deplorable practice will be brought to light in the most awkward to them manner possible! We're given 5 months to pay off 1400$ and only one of us is working steadily. Luckily the inlaws are very very very golden good and we're getting some huge help in that direction, but after this hospitals are only for direst emergencies. That's right we're going homeonaturopathic. ƒç† the AMA. Gimme my good oldtime medicines. Now Witch Doctor am I switching to, har har. I mean &copy;øðdamn we were given NO Warning! All accounts that &micro;åð®øå Medical had that were so much as one payment off were thrown to the wolves! Thanks you ƒç†ers. Say what ya want about Canada or socialized medicine but uh ah uhm heh try paying these bills off minus medical insurance. That is all.
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&quot;110&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>If you have trouble with the chat feature, you can also access the chat room through IRC.  There is some server info around here somewhere...</p>

<p>[shuffles papers around on desk]</p>
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&quot;182&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;I was kinda wondering what had happened...
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&quot;182&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;..winces..blushes.. I'm still getting this system down lol. Good thing we didn't start talking about Raiven yet heh heh. Funny I've always wondered what CGAdmin on Their site had to say about BarnCat. \&quot;Man can that guy TALK or WHAT!\&quot; Looks like I'll be spending some time back in the admin panel looking for other malfunctions. And I am grateful we have honest and trustworthy members while we hash out the finishing touches towards getting to a truly secure site. We aint gone totally public yet. I can double membership with but one link on one site but I've put it off until we're completely fortified lol some of those folks are... interesting.
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&quot;110&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;I'm still using my old TalkCity IRCs but I'm looking for one that I got confidence enough in to designate our IRC of choice. But if you got one in hand already the info that brings you to the dance is Irc.IrcHighway.Net &amp; Room is TypeCastle and Port 6667 then your Name/Password at least that's how it works for me. There was a site or two that let ya make your own IRC too, they host it, you can designate it to it's own default room. I detect myself a worthy websearch for tonight lol.
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&quot;167&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;This weekend, my wife and I were visiting our favourite warehouse type sales venue, when I paused, stricken, unable to believe the holy artifact that I saw shining with heavenly light before me. <br />
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I was not worthy to foul it's effulgent radiance with my pestilent gaze, yet I could not tear my eyes away from it's majestic splendour!!<br />
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There before me stood a machine, cast in the very likeness of one of the favourite old time video-arcade style video game machines of legend. You know, the ones they had back in the Golden Age of the universe, when The Mighty President Reagan single handedly held back the howling legions of the Evil Empire and protected us as we have not been kept safe since.  :O <br />
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I moved closer to the machine and felt it's holy aura burning my unclean flesh, yet, like a mesmerized moth, a came closer still and examined it worshipfully. It had two player stations, each equipped with a joystick, six buttons stacked in three columns of two and, *gulp* a track ball! All in the same control station!! <br />
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As is that were not enough to send me into paroxysms of holy joy,  I read the note between the player stations. It listed over ONE HUNDRED games from the golden age of video-play!!!! Everything was there my friends!! EVERYTHING!! Space Invaders, Asteroids, Galaxian, Galaga, Tempest, Battle Zone, Centipede, Millipede, Frogger and SCORES MORE!!<br />
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Alas, I did not have the two thousand dollars required to purchase it on the spot. *WAAAAAAAAAIIL!!!*<br />
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So, after Mrs. G pryed it from my cold, dead fingers, we moved on, leaving a trail of tears to rival any Native American epic. <br />
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<font size="1">But I still remember! It was like a holy shower of celestial glory showering over me!!!</font>  :'D&quot;
&quot;126&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>I have only one gem to pass on;</p>

<p>Confucious say, \&quot;Man who fly airplane upside-down, have hairy crack up.\&quot;</p>

<p> :-&amp;</p>&quot;
&quot;233&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>There is no one else in this room<br />
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A horse is a porsche of course of course.</p>

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<p>Metaphorm: Server is Irc.IrcHighway.Net</p>

<p>Metaphorm: Port at least the one I use is 6667</p>

<p>Metaphorm: Room or as it's put here Channel is TypeCastle</p>

<p>Metaphorm: I don't know what Key does, it's listed as 0 but seems to work just fine anyways.</p>

<p>Metaphorm: This one comes with up to ten whisper boxes for designated pm inputs.</p>

<p>Metaphorm: Å Ñîƒ†Ý Å£† †é׆ ÇØÑVé®†é® †ØØ!</p>

<p>Metaphorm asks the Magic 8 Ball: Does this come with a magic eightball toy too??<br />
Metaphorm shakes the Magic 8 Ball...<br />
Metaphorm the Magic 8 Ball replies: NO!</p>

<p>Metaphorm asks the Magic 8 Ball: Are you a Liar??<br />
Metaphorm shakes the Magic 8 Ball...<br />
Metaphorm the Magic 8 Ball replies: Chances look really good!</p>

<p>Metaphorm: 4 panels of fun popups to play with.</p>

<p>Metaphorm: A side lettered quick access to whisper, recall, who's here, find someone, chat friends buddy list, ignore/unignore, msn messenger option, connection dtails check and chat time / typing counter.</p>

<p>Metaphorm: You can also create a chat profile other users can spy lol.</p>

<p>Metaphorm: Customisable chatscreen colors.</p>

<p>Metaphorm: Savable audio and custom popups boxes for quick easy chat expression.</p>

<p>Metaphorm: You can also send email and surf a webpage from this IRC.</p>

<p>Metaphorm: 'Course I'm already sold! This one's an old fave I've just now rediscovered. And I share it with you all as well.</p>

<p>Metaphorm: 15 other chatting channels to use as well so you're not just stuck with us though we do appreciate the company.</p>

<p>Metaphorm: There are other IRC options on this bugger I haven't experimented with yet but so far so very good.</p>
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&quot;136&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>Well, being the type of person that I am, I looked up all of these meanings and found them all to be entertaining, but un-factual. Lol!!! </p>

<p>The stuff that flies around the internet these days is great but the lesson is clear, Pretty much don't believe anything you get in your email inbox.  B-)</p>&quot;
&quot;126&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;Lmao. Confucius say spineless man has no bone to pick?
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&quot;47&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>After my initial shock, horror and outrage, I scrolled down to the bottom of the screen and read some of the site details. It's a fake-christian, slam site.</p>

<p>Lol! Darn good one too! Gots to get me one of them there Jar jar party dolls!!  :O)</p>&quot;
&quot;167&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;I'd like to add that Shade's (former?) Wizard of the East Canada Coast, Grimm, had a hand in creating some old arcade faves. Yes that's right, TypeCastle's very own BarnCat used to annoy the heck outta the co-creator of such arcade faves as JOUST. Etc. 2000$ dollars for that big standing monolith of ...12bit?... goodness. I always wanted one of those, but then they came with the sitdown units of smaller size like Colecovision and Atari and Pong lol, and I switched interests to those instead.
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&quot;126&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>Or, an alternative, man who need viagra, have no bone to pick? </p>

<p>Oops! Maybe that's too adult for the site. Edit at your digestion of moderators of sacred wisdom!!  ;-)</p>&quot;
&quot;126&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;Oh yeah, that one word has to go. \&quot;Oops\&quot; is a very bad word, especially if you're hearing that over the speakers while on a transatlantic flights.
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&quot;38&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>Nextel: Online, 5: games ringers, 4: Games - on web, Nextel Arcade, Action/Adventure, Trivia, Socialize, More fun, 2: Action/Adventure, ArtOfTyranny, BattlePack, MagicSchool, Shade, CreatureLeague, AtomicDove/Tournament, EternalHero, Mech, Bots2Rumble. </p>

<p>I've played Shade, Mech, Bots2, fairly decent, CreatureLeague is vague confusing and cheesey, AtomicDove is a headache lol, Someonein Shade suggested EternalHero as being LIKE Shade but single player therefore avoiding alot of the hassles Shade is hardpressed to contend with. All in all it seems Nextel was a good choice!</p>
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&quot;242&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>Zenner cards were designed by Dr. J.B. Rhine based on an idea suggested by psychologist Dr. Zenner for statistical experimental test in ESP. &nbsp; <br />
The cards are shuffled and then held up one by one whilst shielded from the subject who must record the symbol of each in an attempt to correctly identify as many as possible. &nbsp;The results are then compiled taking into account conditions and chance. </p>

<p>Find out just how Spooky you are!</p>

<p><a href="http://wickedgoodgames.com/psychic.html">http://wickedgoodgames.com/psychic.html</a> is the game. <a href="http://wickedgoodgames.com/midis/dream.mid">http://wickedgoodgames.com/midis/dream.mid</a> is just mood music.</p>
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&quot;243&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>(While I AM a Live Catch And Release, Hard Evidence, No-Kill Policy supporter I thought it'd be a fun thing to share this harmless gamely simulation of a Wumpus Hunt.) </p>

<p>BY:fuller@edge.net<br />
DATE:1996-12-13<br />
Hunt the Wumpus</p>

<p>Instructions</p>

<p>I believe the game of \&quot;Hunt the Wumpus\&quot; was developed by Gregory Yob. <br />
It was first published by Creative Computing in their September/ October 1975 issue. I got the description of it from Basic Computer Games, Edited by David h. Ahl (1980). I played it on my first computer which was a TRS-80 Model I with Level 1 basic, 4 Kilobytes of memory and no permanent storage. I had to type in the basic code to a game each time I powered up the computer to play. Anyway, its a fun game. Take a look at the rules below before you play. </p>

<p>You are hunting the wumpus in a completely dark cave system. Each cavern is connected to 3 others by tunnels. Part of the fun of the game is figuring out how the caves are connected. In each cave you will be told whether or not you hear bats, feel a draft, or smell a wumpus by looking at the checkboxes next to those statements above. </p>

<p>If you feel a draft then you are next to a cavern with a pit. If you go there you fall in the pit and die. </p>

<p>The wumpus has suckers on its feet which prevents it from falling into a pit. </p>

<p>If you hear bats you are next to a cavern that contains a superbat. If you go there you get picked up and carried by the bat to another cavern. <br />
The wumpus is very heavy which prevents the bats from grabbing it. </p>

<p>If you smell a wumpus, you are next to a cavern that holds the wumpus. If you enter a cavern that holds a wumpus it will either exit through one of the tunnels or eat you. </p>

<p>Each turn you can choose to move or fire an arrow into an adjacent tunnel. You do this by clicking on the fire or go buttons below the tunnel number that you want to fire or go through. If an arrow enters a cavern that holds a wumpus he will either exit through one of the tunnels or stay in the room and get hit. </p>

<p>The object is to kill the wumpus without getting killed first. Good luck! </p>

<p>This version of \&quot;Hunt the Wumpus\&quot; is Copyright 1996 by Sean Lane Fuller. All rights reserved. </p>

<p>URL: <a href="http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/7116/jv_wump.html">http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/7116/jv_wump.html</a></p>
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&quot;243&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Arrr! Scratch one Wumpus! *self -revulsion/guilt*&quot;
&quot;31&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;I astrally projected once. Fell asleep during the in-flight movie. *sigh* My meta-life sucks....  =:)&quot;
&quot;33&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>Better still, Goggle \&quot;MD Geist. The directors cut\&quot;</p>

<p>Remember, Karl Malone once said, </p>

<p>\&quot;Don't be 'fraid uh no spooks. Ghost all creepy, but he don' bite.\&quot;</p>&quot;
&quot;211&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;I saw a movie about thunderbirds once. It kinda sucked but they did let the little kid join the thunderbirds team in the end so, I'm a believer!!  :'D&quot;
&quot;242&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>The great thing about that test is that there are TWO noteworthy results for the test. </p>

<p>The results play out in a bell curve. The majority of subjects will guess somewhere around 50%, the mean being subject to the laws of probability; one chance in five. </p>

<p>The results that are considered noteworthy are </p>

<p>1: A significantly higher than average percentage of correct guesses; and </p>

<p>2: A significantly LOWER than average percentage of correctly guessed symbols. </p>

<p>Funny the the gal/guy that guesses worst is considered just as remarkable as the guy/gal that guesses the best. Lol!  &gt;.&lt;</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;110&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;Last chat transcript 10/15/2007 2:40:54 AM* Topic: {Totally Open House Metaphorum, catch us while we're still a TalkCity Realm before we go totally TypeCastle! Last Chances for Chats & Dances! Don't kick yourself later for waiting too long.}  2:41:15 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Well, looks like Goodbye to Here.  2:41:36 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* :) So I'm commemorating it with the best last moments of this chat.  2:41:49 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* ACTION rolls 5 [/roll ]  2:42:07 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Measly 5, you'd think for my last roll I'd get 6.  2:42:42 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* ACTION petrifies into Stargoyle mode to watch the room.  2:43:33 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* ACTION is rock steady still.  2:45:31 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* ACTION gathers some dust.   2:46:03 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* ACTION frees up one obsidian claw to roll ivory dice.  2:46:35 AM  Aqrn:*JOIN* Entered room.  2:46:38 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* hello hello!  2:46:40 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* ACTION rolls 1 [/roll ]  2:46:43 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* ACTION rolls 4 [/roll ]  2:46:43 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* ACTION shifts a little, eyes glowing looking to see who came in   "Greetings!" hops down off his perch and commences with the chatting.   2:46:49 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Wellnow.  2:46:53 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* hiya, lol  2:46:53 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* A chatter!  2:46:57 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* that's me  2:47:06 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* what's with that msg? auto??  2:47:06 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* AH like the good old days.  2:47:11 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* ACTION shifts a little, eyes glowing looking to see who came in   "Greetings!" hops down off his perch and commences with the chatting.   2:47:13 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* pfft yeah, lol  2:47:29 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Cut and pasted ambush message, like the good old days as well.  2:47:36 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* ah, lol  2:47:38 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* nice  2:47:46 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* To think I used to rely on Rach to scare incoming chatters, lol  2:47:47 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* did you move your blog type threads over?  2:47:53 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Yessum.  2:47:56 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* oh gawd.  2:47:59 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* oh good  2:48:05 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Good gawd.  2:48:07 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* i was gonna tackle them next  2:48:08 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* lol  2:48:14 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* was there anything else you wanted over?  2:48:27 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* i'm almost done with the bobby ones about bigfoot  2:48:29 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* think I got em all, what's left is... expendable, I'm past frustration for this system's dialup.  2:48:41 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* i can move whatever you want  2:48:47 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* just not everything, lol  2:48:52 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Hmmm, how's religions?  2:48:56 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* i'd go nutsy  2:49:02 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* um, i think i got most of those  2:49:12 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Native american astrology?  2:49:15 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* yep  2:49:22 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* You are way too damn cool.'  2:49:27 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* thatz me  2:49:28 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* lol  2:49:30 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* :D  2:49:45 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* took everything of interest to me  2:49:50 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Adult Swim's going star wars crazy. ;  2:49:52 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* you know...  2:49:56 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* uh  2:50:02 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* still never seen it  2:50:03 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Like?  2:50:17 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* astro stuff, religions  2:50:22 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* transformers  2:50:28 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* funny stuff Aqrn:*MSG* it's still here?  2:50:47 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Here and at type castle  2:50:50 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* i can take a crack at it  2:50:53 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* oh whew  2:50:57 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Covered. (Y)  2:50:57 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* glad you got that stuff  2:51:01 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* woot!  2:51:10 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Aye, all that grief and glory cant go to waste.   2:51:16 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* no kidding  2:51:25 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* this is yrs of memories  2:51:28 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* THey really just need to moderate that game better.  2:51:38 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* how will we remember without the actual stuff, gosh  2:51:40 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* years, egads, 5 - 6.  2:51:50 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* crazy!  2:51:52 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* ACTION is a little foggy  2:52:09 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* i've been moving posts for, uh, about 2 hrs i think tonight  2:52:20 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* First memories of this place, the missionary rooms sending us christians to ban, lol  2:52:22 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* it gets so... foggy, yes  2:52:30 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* wha? lol  2:52:34 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* yeah Stargoyle:*MSG* Oh yeah, they inundated us.  2:52:51 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* i missed out on that  2:52:56 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Then came the insulting cyber ghetto vermin  2:53:09 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* riight  2:53:13 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* and the minotaur era.  2:53:13 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* o_O  2:53:18 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* i was there!  2:53:20 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* for some  2:53:24 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* And WAAUP!  2:53:31 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* -.-  2:53:34 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* that was bad  2:53:35 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* And Zagreo's many bannings.  2:53:39 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* oops  2:53:42 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* i did some of those!  2:53:45 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* lmao  2:53:47 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* me to  2:53:48 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* o  2:53:48 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* :)  2:53:52 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* he were a pest  2:54:02 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* It's Power!  2:54:07 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* i'm so very glad he understands ag's not me anymore  2:54:10 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* And power over him  2:54:13 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* that was annoying  2:54:16 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* you know.  2:54:23 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* yes yes, most excellent  2:54:29 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* boourns  2:54:32 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* LMao well you two seem very connected, same vibe, same wavelength, like any close couple.  2:54:48 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Soul mates.  2:54:48 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* it's creepy how much alike we think these days  2:54:57 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* He's become a male aqrn?  2:55:05 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* it's a blend  2:55:15 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Like gourmet coffeeeee.  2:55:19 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* i've taken on some of his abnormalities as well  2:55:26 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* =D  2:55:30 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* We call you the Double A Team.  2:55:35 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* A&A  2:55:38 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* haha  2:55:42 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* ag and aq  2:55:48 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* so alike!  2:55:56 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Aqrnrajaqrn  2:55:59 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* how's life been?  2:56:04 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* agraqrn!  2:56:05 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Life lol  2:56:09 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* yeah  2:56:15 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Slow and low.  2:56:16 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* we heard your clip from the radio  2:56:20 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* LOL  2:56:27 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* you think you could actually get into radio stuff?  2:56:30 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* that would be fun  2:56:34 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* That's me gabbing with my radio buddy got another coming up too.  2:56:36 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* blow being a guard d00d  2:56:42 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* lolz  2:56:45 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* lovely  2:56:51 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* My work life is not my life's work  2:57:02 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* hope not  2:57:07 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* I gotta be braod... borad... broadcast.  2:57:08 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* not much to leave behind!  2:57:29 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* i almost took a course in school about radio stuff  2:57:35 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Not much at all, admittedly kinda sad though, but more reflective over the era of this place.  2:57:43 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* you know, with an actual station at the school and everything  2:57:48 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* back in highskoool  2:57:57 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Is Columbia University in Canada? Aqrn:*MSG* i've no idea  2:58:06 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* doubt it  2:58:16 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* i think it'd be more like, uni of bc  2:58:16 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* They're offering a scholarship to a 10 month program.  2:58:27 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* wow awesome  2:58:29 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* All they need is an audition.  2:58:35 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* not that 10k will get you far in uni  2:58:42 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* oh yes  2:58:46 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* you should go for it! Aqrn:*MSG* i live in the dark Aqrn:*MSG* happily in the dark  2:59:20 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* oh yes, like avril lavigne!  2:59:22 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Dark and cold and I'm happy.  2:59:24 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* heheh  2:59:39 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* cold is bad... i hate cold... but i hate heat more  2:59:41 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* sigh!  2:59:46 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Aqril Laviqrn Aqrn:*MSG* pfft she wishes  3:00:06 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Blood is overrated.  3:00:10 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Pfft.  3:00:14 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* mm and tasty  3:00:17 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* hhhssss! Aqrn:*MSG* but not really  3:00:47 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Egads.  3:00:51 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* it's 3:00am here you know  3:00:57 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* wayy over tired  3:01:04 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* brain stopped working hrs ago  3:01:08 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* lol youve been busy.  3:01:17 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* somewhere during watching the shipping news  3:01:23 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Shipping news?  3:01:33 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* starring whatshisface, uhhh kevin spacey  3:01:43 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Kpax?  3:01:52 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* it's about some dude living in newfie land  3:01:59 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* lol  3:02:00 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* his life and other lives, you know  3:02:07 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* kpax, what's with dat  3:02:25 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* I know one person who lives there I think island off the east coast, of canadia/  3:02:44 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* mhm  3:02:45 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Kpax alien movie with Kspacey as an alien named... prat?  3:02:47 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* very cold  3:02:54 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* icky fishing towns everywheres  3:02:56 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Prot!  3:03:01 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* oh ic  3:03:05 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* never seen it  3:03:11 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Fish is overrated, blood is better. Aqrn:*MSG* ^_^ 3:03:45 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* LOL  3:03:57 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* i despise watching movies these days... i am so addicted to runescape Aqrn:*MSG* it's all i do  3:04:14 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Run Escape. Stargoyle:*MSG* Must be good alot of Shade people have defected to it.  3:04:42 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* that's brilliant! i've never noticed that before.. run escape  3:04:50 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* it's awesome  3:04:55 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* bestest game ever  3:04:57 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* I call it that to razz Shade leavers.  3:05:06 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Darn LEavers.  3:05:07 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* i don't recommend playing on dial up tho  3:05:18 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* hm yeah  3:05:25 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Cabn't even access it, logd is the best game this system gets.  3:05:29 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* i kinda fell off the rest of the online world for rs  3:05:37 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* yeah, that blows  3:05:42 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* sooo bad  3:05:49 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Shartak and Urban Dead a close second and third.  3:05:50 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* i'd die without rs these days  3:06:02 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* did you get those threads?  3:06:03 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* But then the PS2 still owns  3:06:05 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* about those games?  3:06:13 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Uhm..,  3:06:19 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* lol, i love twisted metal for ps2  3:06:21 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Did Iiii....   3:06:33 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Twisted Metal Black, :D  3:06:49 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* i don't know what that is =S  3:07:08 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* It's one of the TM series, the clown's van transforms,  3:07:11 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* maybe it was twisted metal ii  3:07:19 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* oh cool  3:07:19 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* into a cacklin robot  3:07:28 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* i hate that guy! stupid ice cream truck  3:07:31 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* die!  3:07:32 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* So damn cool, lol  3:07:33 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* DIE!  3:07:37 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* lmao  3:07:40 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* oh yes  3:07:43 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* robot  3:07:46 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* I usually play as him or the motorcycle  3:07:58 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* you can't play as him on the game i playe  3:08:02 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* i don't think  3:08:02 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* the hearse iskindacol  3:08:06 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* ...  3:08:07 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* at least not in multi player  3:08:12 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Damn  3:08:15 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* i like the race car  3:08:22 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* forget what it's called  3:08:26 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Whats the name of thatone.?  3:08:28 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* haven't played that game in eons  3:08:30 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* lol  3:08:32 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* =P  3:08:33 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* ok  3:08:39 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* twister  3:08:41 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* that's it  3:08:45 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* ironically  3:08:46 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* haha  3:08:53 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Twister, he's not on Black.  3:08:57 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* his special attack was a twsiter  3:09:00 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* twister.  3:09:24 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* he's start spinning around and pick up anybody near him and spin them around in the air around him  3:09:26 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Got the towtruck, the hearse, icecream truck, the cycle, the camino, the ..  3:09:28 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* he'd*  3:09:39 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* the wheels guy.  3:09:46 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* hmm dunno him  3:09:59 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* He's weird, got wheels for handsand feet.  3:10:11 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* i only played multi player too, so maybe the options were different then  3:10:20 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* []-O_o-[]  3:10:20 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* that way.  3:10:30 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* vroom vroom  3:10:31 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Porbably.  3:10:35 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* lol  3:10:39 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* pore belly  3:10:40 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* porbbaly.  3:10:46 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* POrk belly.  3:10:55 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* that's my dog!  3:10:57 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* he's fat  3:10:58 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* heheh Stargoyle:*MSG* My typing is either degrading or my keyboard is dying.  3:11:17 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* I hope my nerves aren't going.  3:11:20 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* my typing is so poor  3:11:29 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* I know my joints are, lol Aqrn:*MSG* ...  3:11:48 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* I pop my wrists with a sickening crunch at least ocne an hour. Aqrn:*MSG* mauuahahahhaa Stargoyle:*MSG* My hands are wya too big for this kyeborad see? It sbda,. Stargoyle:*MSG* MLAO!  3:13:53 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Fnsa?  3:13:57 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* Of em?  3:14:03 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* No wya.  3:14:13 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* yes you silly head  3:14:21 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* I giev up, cerroct typign is for wusises.  3:14:26 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* aww  3:14:31 AM  Aqrn:*MSG* i try to type correctly  3:14:34 AM  Stargoyle:*MSG* lmoa Stargoyle: at 10/15/2007 3:16:29 AM
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&quot;25&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;I'm almost to 500, and one of your little Gladlings have been drained down to 3 pints, I'll avenge it. At the rate I've ben drinking indiscrminately I should have your drainers drained sometime lol. I lean towards killing humans and those with stupid noncreative names. Vampires like MyNameIsBob and CuteSexy and Angelkitten and folks named after much cooler original literary figures. Kick it up to a G I just Might! Much further than that I suspect requires donations to the site for powers and ease of play.
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&quot;242&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Provided it's just not programmed to be tough it'd be more a predictive test than telepathic. Telepathic I could at least try reading from the card holder. I got great percentages right off but After 5 guesses it went downhill to 16% and lower. I'm not as Psychic as I thought! I did not see that coming lol. There's gotta be better or different tests online somewhere. Yeah that's right I dont suck at this it's the damn internet, that's it, yeah.  (fail)
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&quot;6&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;I'm sorry for your pain, my brother. I know it. I've felt it. I've plumbed it's harshest depths. I understand, and will always be willing to sit in silence with you some time and just remember.  :'-(&quot;
&quot;173&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;And here I am feeling proud of my in-box Babylon5 action figures . . . . . . :-$&quot;
&quot;25&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;Doh!! ALWAYS there's a catch!! Lol!! Well, wrong thread but, I'm into Lotgd, as well. GLDIUS I am there. Level 3!! WOOT!!!  :P&quot;
&quot;25&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;Gldius needs Blood, Gld where's your biter link lol. Hey check out the Fangs on Me! <font color="#FF0000">My Vampire | The City | Vampires! Have drunk 618 pints of blood. Powers: None Money: 5079 coins Location: Raven and 73rd Are sire to 2 other vampires, including: Gladius (36 pints), GL4DIUS (10 pints) Are a master vampire, with no sire. the vampire hEmOgObLiN have drunk 618 pints of blood, rank is Local Legend - next rank at 1000 pints. <a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=hEmOgObLiN">http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=hEmOgObLiN</a></font> Which LotGD are you presently gladiating? And Yay Me! I'm a Local Legend! Which is spurprising because I ran into a small group of humans that move! And Fire! Vampire Hunters! I slewed them all.
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&quot;25&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>Local Schmocal! Barncatdragon is a UNIVERSAL legend!! Woot!! Lol! </p>

<p>As for the biter link, I'm...not really sure how to work that.   :-$ </p>

<p>As for which Lotgd . . . . . . There's more than one????????? THe one with MightyE's Weapons and Pegasus' armour botique!!  :-$  :-$  :-$ *sigh* </p>

<p><a href="http://lotgd.net/home.php?">http://lotgd.net/home.php?</a> Taht's werr ey logzinn! :B </p>

<p>I is teh lamezerz!! (nod)</p>&quot;
&quot;156&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;We welcome an able minded level bodied warrior to the species! Crisis. CriZues Jebus Christus Dr.Zuess. Spotted and Striped and a fell fludged Clanimal! Going to Showing that No disenChaosanted Clanner need go tagless for long. And in fair exchange when my Nextel mini-me is fully ME, I'll be in pure STC about that. Next I tag Coon, and Acid lol and Doc and whoever else BECAUSE ALL YOUR CHAOS ARE BELONG TO CAT! Says Crisis Himself about the change in tag: "" {guess he was small on words last night lol already feral}
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&quot;28&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Just name your character Bob. You can't go wrong with a good, wholesome name like Bob.  (nod)&quot;
&quot;28&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;Bob, Count Bobula, Bobsveratu, The Bobling, Bob De Lioncourt, it's not an easy fit, and I think I drained pints outta 5 Bobs already.
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&quot;25&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;Oh ok I got Scarapace's CobaltManticore there, so many people so many places, how do I keep track of it all lol. CM's an applicant to Anime clan too, they're not allowing anymore clans to cloud their server space, so the clan was picked on coolness of soundingness.
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;Debbie's letting alot of my comments through, despite their against the grain tickle the brain nature, I just hope I'm not jeopardizing future employment there by being so outstanding. Belated congrats to Bill Davis and Amanda Melody on getting news reader positions. {I myself must be falling short somewhere, or just taking it too personally lol} I'll be killing two birds with one stone if I am allowed to help my current employer with their hiring spree if I can get more mic practice doing a commercial for help wanted on the air. Meaning I do a commercial with my ever smooth radio voice, getting more airtime, while helping my beleagured human resources gal fill slots that may one day be vacated by me once I finally move onwards and upwards myself, Gods of All Things AM/FM Willing! Good Lords in Heaven I cannot look forward to being a middle aged security guard lol. :S
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&quot;223&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;9/20. WOEFUL!! I may not be canadian but some of my gaffs were geographic. UNforgivable! Lol!!&quot;
&quot;188&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>\&quot;Bless me Father for I have sinned.</p>

<p>I have killed a great many men today, and I thin I shall kill a great many more before the day is through.\&quot;</p>

<p>Antonio Bendares- Desperado (nod)</p>&quot;
&quot;28&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;So, what? You gonna tell me that now you're too high and mighty to go \&quot;Bob-ing\&quot; for blood?! OH!! 8-O  :'D&quot;
&quot;244&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<font face="Tempus sans ITC" color="660099" size="3">Hey cat put this where you think it should go. I have a new gmail account with google talk and the google talk is free on my new blackberry pearl (Merry Christmast to me) So if anyone has a google talk add me as a friend or sign up for it! Ha! It seems much more user friendly then msn actually anywaay check it out. :) <br />
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&quot;244&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Aye, depends on how public you want this known, this is the guest access wayfarer type section. I'll side on the caution of error and move it to courtyard instead. Let me know if there's a more idea area you want this post placed.
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&quot;188&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>LoL, My name is Inigo Montoya, yoo keel my fawthuh, preparrre too die. - that one guy, ol' licorice mustache, Princess Bride.</p>

<p>Itiz TOO Late, It hez Alreddybegahn! - Antonio Chupacabra Bandeleras. </p>

<p>Hey Ogre, Prey for Mercay, from POOZ... in Bootz! - Catonio Barnderas.</p>
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&quot;6&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Eeehhhh thanks, ok now you guys are just trying to get my throat knot goin'! Gnursh! Hraaaawh.
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&quot;243&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;I can't find a clean decent way of saying I've nailed me quite a few Wumpuses last night lol.
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&quot;28&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>My newest set up has me basing Character Name from one's own real name. Say your name is </p>

<p>Merford Eugene Tuttleson</p>

<p>You count each time a letter shows up in your name.</p>

<p>M=1, e=4, r=2, f=1, o=2, d=1, u=2, g=1, n=2, T=3, l=1, s=1. </p>

<p>Now you take the highest show letters.</p>

<p>E R O U N T</p>

<p>And make a name for yourself.</p>

<p>Toe Runt </p>

<p>Now go and make of thyself a legend lol.</p>
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&quot;173&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;Babylon5, I forgot they made figs for that lol.
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&quot;173&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>I'll feature an action figure from the good old days here. </p>

<p>Vital Statistics<br />
Role : Leader of the evil Micronauts<br />
Alignment : Evil<br />
Height : 16.5 cm<br />
Weapons : Chest missile (rubber-tipped, 3 included), firing fists (4 fists included)<br />
Transportation : Rocket pack, bipedal<br />
Special Features : Magno-powered<br />
Accessories : Magno-to-Micronaut joint adapters (2)<br />
Release Date : 1977<br />
Description </p>

<p>Baron Karza is one of the most popular (and fortunately, plentiful) Micronauts. He looks a lot like his magno powered counterparts, with magnetic ball &amp; socket joints in his arms, legs, and head. The knees and elbows are held together by a typical one-degree-of-freedom joint. </p>

<p>Baron Karza is colored black, with red highlights on his chest nubs, chest missile, and rocket pack cones. Baron Karza and Force Commander are sworn enemies, which is reflected in their black and white coloring.Baron Karza has a the traditional rocket pack which is all black, save for the upper cones, which are red. A single, red missile protrudes from the front of his midsection, which is fired from a lever which is nestled behind his rocket pack (there are two spares). </p>

<p>Both of Baron Karza's fists fire, activated from triggers on his forearms. Since the fists are easy to lose, two spares were included. Since Baron Karza was one of the first Micronauts, he comes with the \&quot;unsafe,\&quot; smaller missiles instead of the large rubber-tipped missiles, such as those included with Emperor.Of all the Magno-powered Micronauts, Karza's color scheme is the most sinister. He is all black with blood-red colored chest nubs and missiles.Baron Karza can become a centaur with the Andromeda figure by removing his legs and placing his torso in the cavity left by Andromeda's head. Baron Karza received his name as an internal joke at Mego. Apparently, one of the staff's name was Azrak, which, when spelled backwards, becomes Karza.</p>
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&quot;173&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;I got one for you, Black Zarak! Brb.
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&quot;173&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;While I do not HAVE this exact figure, Japanese Transformers Generation One - Black Zarak with Zarak and Guardminder <a href="http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/725/Generation+1/Black+Zarak.html">http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/725/Generation+1/Black+Zarak.html</a> , I DO have the Energon Scorponok known to the Japan line as Megazarak! It's also said the paint scheme to the undead Cybertron version Dark Scorponok is a tribute to he Black Zarak toy. Scorpy was quite the baddy way back. Most recently he was seen on Jungle PLanet berserk and draining the lifeforce out of anything he could get his pincers like the transorganic dweller, but way back as I said he even gave Optimus a run for his money. In many ways NOT as incompetent and bumbling as the posturing moody Megatron of the 80s.
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&quot;230&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;Wonder if it has anything to do with those Fermians, an alien race I heard discussed on some adult swim show or wherever, they do so love their obscure references. Keeps the audience smart lol. &gt;I Had NO Idea Lauren Hutton was a DRAGON! Or whoever that was memory's foggy, intelligence is ok.&lt; If you thought Nuclear Reactors affected stuff, there's something going on around Geneva Switzerland that gives me pause for some concern. A town sized SuperCollider made to simulate the conditions that created the big bang! Cuold be worthy of it's own thread, but we'll see, if there's a world to live on typing on to put in and on the internet for this site that is.
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&quot;3&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;Coughaherm, a little Cat told me the Nintendo DS does much of the very basic stuff a webtv does, but portable. But I'm rooting for computer. Rah rah rah. Meta, go charm the fabric off some rich human female, so in bliss she signs to you dreamily a million dollar check lol.
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&quot;173&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;And together those make: 

<font size="4">Karzarak!</font>
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&quot;193&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;Debbie Chavez of KGMI790AM has a blog up about Common Courtesy at the KGMI site, that and last night's hell of adult babysitting basically have brought this message about. It snowed, and I love love love snow, but then again so do others, others with 4x4s and sports cars who think nothing of other's property when seeking their next fun slide or circle. I wish I didn't care really, but the badge on my black coat says it's my job to and so for 8 hours my job was to drive off vehicular snow otters all ð嵘 night. What is it with these kids? Are they orphans? Because what parent in their right mind, with a mind at all, gives their kids a vehicle, keys, knowing the weather and time of night. Might have to take a few fatalities. Not necessarily to solve the issue but to reduce just that number of reckless drivers off the road and parking lots. Vehicular crashes don't change a thing for the rest of them. They're at the height of cool, knowing everything, indestructible and above the law, this makes them Gods & Goddesses. Bulllߪþ. Parents, you give birth to a human that is your responsibility to keep it from becoming a burden on the rest of us, an annoyance to the outer world. Jails are our Human/Humane Society for unwanted humans, but realy I think to prevent the fillup of that place, you should be fixed, or practice abstinence. OR FOR GODS' SAKE RAISE YOUR KIDS! This means telling them NOT to be out getting into trouble, and PUNISHING Them when they Do! If it's too hard to do that, call an adoption agency and say you got a few to pick up and take away. I haven't ™þçªed about this topic in months lol but that's because it's been recently revisited, the guard for that site is quitting so I'm filling in as they seek suitable replacement. Too bad the game they love most lately is "Let's ¶ßß off the stupid security guard hahaha". I came home last night in one black foul mood, saying things that would have made the Unabomber duck his head in a groundhole, luckily I killed enough folks on UrbanDead & Vampires that I went to bed and slept calmly. But seriously, that area and maybe millions like it have a problem, too many people, not enough things for teens to do, too small an area to allow them free range to play. I had woods for a good percentage of my life, acres of evergreen seclusion, these kids have busy streets and crowded concretes. They gather in their groups, DudeManYo to eachother and formulate a plan for getting into troubles. So in Common Courtesy? The LEAST the Little ™åßþå®ðs could DO Is to KNOCK OFF THE BULLߪþ of being outdoors wrecking up the scene of tranquility that the adults and local businesses have tried to establish for the rest of us, åßßholes! Now I go to night#2 of this zoo, don't pray for me, pray for them lol. They just might push one micron too far. Amen!
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&quot;156&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;This thread and The Brimstone Litterbox have been moved to the TypeCastle's Clans Only Section of The {CAT}aCoMbS! Others may soon follow. PM me for details or folder access referrals.
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&quot;228&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;{In accord with K.E.'s new calmer approach to Shade issues, I'm also distancing the smellier matters, NOT Locking threads for posting, at least not now, but Moving them.}
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&quot;245&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Drugrunners - The free multiplayer online drug trafficking game Address: <a href="http://drugrunners.net">http://drugrunners.net</a>/ ~== I'm thinking after I've got as far as fun in UrbanDead or Vampires I'll be expanding territory! These sad sorry sick stoners must be smacked around, they're needing it. Sure maybe a little green here and there, and certainly I back medicinal use lol but you meth heads and heroinas and cokeheads and crankers are so gonna get griefed into minute particles! Yes, I'm thinking it might be time for them to beware of the Famer, named BarnCat! Above is the main gaming site, below is the beginnings of their Own Wiki! ==~ DR : Site - Home Page browse Address: <a href="http://wiki.drugrunners.net">http://wiki.drugrunners.net</a>/
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From: gl4dius
Subject: FW: My Theory, Exactly 
As Ben Franklin said: "In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is freedom, in water...  there is bacteria."

In a number of carefully controlled trials, scientists have demonstrated that if we drink 1 liter of water each day, at the end of the year we would have absorbed more than 1 kilo of Escherichia coli, (E. coli) - bacteria found in feces. In other words, we are consuming 1 kilo of poop.However, we do NOT run that risk when drinking wine & beer (or tequila, rum, whiskey or other liquor) because alcohol has to go through a purification process of boiling, filtering and/or fermenting.   
 
Remember:  Water = Poop,     Booze = Health

Therefore, it's better to drink wine or scotch and talk stupid, than to drink water and be full of shit.

There is no need to thank me for this valuable information:   I'm sending it as a public service.
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&quot;3&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;the pda version still doesn't let me log in. or rather, it lets me log in, but feeds me nothing but more login pages. then I have to use a bookmark I have of just the recent posts. then my phone splits discussions into 2 screens, with the one that all the writing is in being half inch wide and 2 inch tall. Kinda a bummer to read like that lol. <font color="#FFA8CF"></font>
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&quot;246&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<font color="#FF0000">Wasn't quite sure where to put this one as it seems to be a little of everything! But it is one of my favorite cases reported and I'm reeled in everytime I hear a show on it. But is there too much happening there to be real? Or are we dealing with something major rager opened up on earth's behind?</font><br />
Skinwalker Ranch<br />
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia<br />
Skinwalker RanchClassification<br />
Grouping:GeneralDescription<br />
Country:United States<br />
Region:Uintah County, Utah<br />
Terrain:High desert<br />
Owner:NIDS<br />
Status:Unknown<br />
Skinwalker Ranch is a ranch reputedly located in the Uintah Basin of Utah; it is allegedly the site of a series of paranormal activities.<br />
A precise site has never been publicly confirmed, but the ranch is supposed to cover 480 acres relatively near to the Utah cities of Roosevelt and Vernal.[1] Its name comes from the "Skinwalker", a supernatural being in Ute folklore.<br />
Tom Gorman and his wife, sometimes called Terry and Gwen Sherman, bought the ranch from absent owners in the autumn of 1994, with the intention of raising cattle.[2] After reputedly experiencing what they believed to be paranormal activity, and citing personal stress, the family tried to sell the ranch in 1996. Some regional press outlets picked up news of the alleged phenomena shortly afterward.<br />
The National Institute for Discovery Science (NIDSci), which funds study of the paranormal, purchased the ranch for $200,000.[3] The ranch featured in the media again in 2002 when NIDSci gave Las Vegas Mercury reporter George Knapp access to the ranch. Knapp wrote a two-part article, which was published in the now-defunct alternative newsweekly Las Vegas Mercury in November 2002.[2]<br />
Hunt for the Skinwalker, A detailed book about the ranch and the NIDSci investigation which was co-written by NIDSci researcher Colm Kelleher and Knapp was published in December 2005. The authors insisted that standard scientific protocols were followed in the investigation at the ranch, and that scientists and researchers witnessed bizarre phenomena, but there has been no independent verification of those claims.[1]<br />
A Utah talk radio host, Steven Rinehart, claimed in December 2006 on the air to have visited the ranch.[4] He subsequently posted photographs of the ranch and directions to it online (and a Google Earth link), along with purportedly unidentified footprints he found in snow near the ranch. According to Rinehart, each print was about 17 inches (0.4 m) long, and appeared to have been made by a large, bipedal creature.[5]<br />
Activity at Skinwalker Ranch proved sporadic from the late 1990s onwards, with periods of high activity offset by periods of dormancy[6]. Many of the more unusual phenomena were transient, sometimes happening only once, or often reported as just occurring for a couple of weeks and then disappearing forever, making it difficult for investigators to get results or draw firm conclusions.<br />
The exact pattern of activity on the ranch has proved difficult to identify during this timespan, due to the secrecy and inactivity of NIDS. However, in February 2006 George Knapp declared on the Coast to Coast AM radio show that the strange phenomena had started up again. He also stated that security measures were being used to guard the premises, and that anyone trespassing would be prosecuted.<br />
A wide variety of paranormal activities have allegedly been encountered at the ranch. The last owners reported no problems while living there[citation needed] and neighbors have seen nothing to indicate that anything unusual is going on.<br />
A refrigerator-shaped object about the size of an RV with a white light at the front and a red light at the back was reported by the Gorman family prior to NIDS' arrival. The vehicle allegedly retreated from Gorman and his nephew as they approached it. It then floated up into the clear sky and flew away.[2] The vehicle bore a limited resemblance to a Chupa, a type of UFO reported in Brazil.<br />
A black triangular object resembling an F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter was also allegedly witnessed by Mrs. Gorman. The vehicle hovered about twenty feet above her parked car before it vanished.[2]<br />
Known by locals as "ghost lights", the Gormans claimed that they could also move towards people as if to play a game of "chicken"[1].<br />
Glowing orbs of various colors, particularly orange and blue, were allegedly seen on the property. They were described as ranging from basketball- to baseball-sized, and some contained what appeared to be swirling liquid. These objects were allegedly capable of affecting electrical items, particularly lights merely by their presence, and of melting animals, such as dogs.[2] This was possibly due to extreme heat or radiation that might have emanated from the orbs.<br />
Another phenomena observed by the Gormans were large orange circles that floated in the sky and occasionally expelled orbs and unidentified beings. Mr. Gorman claimed blue sky was visible through one such circle he witnessed at night.[6]<br />
The Gormans allegedly witnessed numerous cattle mutilations on the ranch during their stay.[2] Some common traits of these included:<br />
One ear being cut off<br />
Excision of the cattle's genitals<br />
The cattle being cored out from the anus<br />
Exsanguination, some instances of which took place very quickly (twenty minutes, on one occasion)[citation needed]<br />
Numerous encounters with unidentified or strangely behaving creatures allegedly occurred on the ranch. In some tales, the creatures were reminiscent of dogs or hyenas. The first unusual encounter the Gormans had on the ranch involved what appeared to be a very large wolf on one of their first days after moving to the ranch. The animal was not aggressive towards the family, but when it attempted to capture a calf, Mr. Gorman shot at the creature. The shots had no noticeable effect and the creature eventually left the homestead. Gorman later found a hunk of flesh from the animal that smelled of burning sulfur or rotten meat.[2]<br />
Other creatures, including what appeared to be Bigfoot and an unknown, semi-transparent entity, were also said to have been encountered on the property.[2]<br />
Exotic, multicolored birds were also reported on the ranch[2], although such instances could be explained by the wide variety of rare and exotic bird species that are seen in Utah[7].<br />
Trickster or poltergeist-like activity was reported both inside the Gormans home and on their property.[2] Claims included doors opening and slamming shut, salt and pepper being switched, and objects disappearing and reappearing later in strange places. One story told of four large bulls that had disappeared from a pasture found later in a cramped cattle trailer, seemingly entranced.[8] The Gormans also reported on instances of what sounded like heavy machinery being moved beneath the ranch, and unintelligible voices emanating from the sky[8].<br />
Other strange phenomena involving dirt, grass and ice allegedly occurred on the property. These included several hundred pounds of soil being mysteriously removed from the ground, crop circles appearing in long grass on the property and an ice disc found in an irrigation channel.[2].<br />
The apparently paranormal activity reported on Skinwalker Ranch has led some individuals and groups to seek viable explanations. Others have countered with criticisms of the claims and the claimants.<br />
A range of broad explanations has been put forward to explain the strange phenomena at the ranch.<br />
Some critics have claimed[citation needed] that the reports are a hoax on the part of the Gorman family, with the support of NIDS or local reporters. Knapp and Kelleher regard a hoax explanation as highly unlikely, citing the detailed NIDS investigation, and the fact that the Gorman family seem to have made their public claims about the strange activity at ranch out of desperation (the family claimed to suffer severe financial hardship due to multiple cattle deaths).[1]<br />
NIDS considered hallucination or delusion as an explanation for the supposed events; Knapp and Kelleher argued this was a plausible explanation for some of the events witnessed and reported on the ranch, but that it failed to explain all of the phenomena.[1]<br />
An explanation which has gained support in some circles states that the ranch being a U.S. military testing area for advanced technology, or falling within a broader testing area, could explain many of the things witnessed there. However, as noted by Knapp and Kelleher, this explanation does not fully explain all the phenomena reported from ranch, and is furthermore unconfirmed.[1]<br />
Some Utes who live in the region believe the phenomena are related to a Navajo curse. Their folklore tells that the Navajo sent Skinwalkers to punish the Ute. The ranch is off limits to the Ute as they are reported to say, "The ranch is in the path of the Skinwalker."[2] Junior Hicks, a retired schoolteacher and local researcher living in the Uinta region, claims contacts amongst the Ute have told him that the Skinwalker lives in Dark Canyon, beyond the ranch, within a cave decorated with centuries-old petroglyph depicting Skinwalkers[citation needed].<br />
Another general explanation is the intrusion of alternate realities, parallel universes, higher dimensions, or rips in spacetime, which may be connected with the orange portal. Both the Apache and the Hopi have folk traditions which might be interpreted as depicting travel between different dimensions.[1] This explanation might explain the diverse array of phenomena encountered at the ranch, but is problematic given the current lack of understanding about time travel and quantum physics.<br />
A somewhat similar explanation revolves around the concept that our understanding of reality is fundamentally flawed. This may be explained by Michael Talbot's ideas that we live in a "holographic universe". Equally, it could be explained by the simulation argument, as put forward by philosophers like Nick Bostrom, which posits that we are living within a very convincing computer program, as popularized by the The Matrix movie trilogy. As noted by Knapp and Kelleher[1], these ideas are undermined by a lack of solid physical evidence.<br />
Unique geology which ties in the concept of Earthlights[9], also known as ghost lights, has also been mentioned to explain the broad phenomena reported on the ranch. The fact that the Uintah Basin is the only known major concentration of Gilsonite (also known as uintahite or uintaite) may or may not have some bearing on this. However, a lack of evidence and the scope of the phenomena weaken such an explanation.<br />
Critics of NIDS and the Skinwalker Ranch stories claim that the activity reported at the ranch is problematic for a number of reasons.<br />
The wide variety of phenomena, and their sporadic appearances, make falsifiable and even quantifiable scientific investigations extremely difficult.[1]<br />
Since 1996, the land has belonged to NIDS, a secretive and, by some accounts, inactive organization[10][11] that rarely lets outside groups investigate the ranch's alleged phenomena or verify their findings.<br />
Paranormal groups and reporters both have a vested interest in sensationalizing and exaggerating the claims, as a means of raising money and/or increasing publication sales. The reporting of George Knapp can be seen as an example of this.[2]<br />
NIDS has reported that the paranormal activity has taken a steady nosedive since 2005[12]. This development, combined with NIDS becoming inactive for other reasons[11] has resulted in the Skinwalker Ranch investigation being put on hiatus, and brings into question the veracity of the alleged phenomena in general.<br />
The accounts by the Gorman family were largely anecdotal, and NIDS investigators were not able to collect enough noteworthy evidence on the ranch to change the minds of skeptical critics.[13]<br />
Skinwalker Ranch is unusual thanks to the broad range of the reported phenomena. But there are other paranormal hotspots containing a wide variety of paranormal phenomena, although researchers and investigators often focus on UFO activity.<br />
Dulce, New Mexico. NIDS established a presence in the area in 1998 and 1999, based at Mount Archuleta, and interviews with local residents, especially the Jicarilla Apache, revealed large numbers of similar reports (UFOs, Bigfoot, cattle mutilation, etc.).[1]<br />
The Yakama Indian Reservation in Washington, an area of increased alleged UFO activity. One family reported voices (some being telepathic), strange noises, poltergeist activity, "shadow men", flying balls of light, flying vehicles and disappearing people.[14]<br />
Elbert County, Colorado, where one family encountered strange aircraft, numerous Bigfoot sightings, cattle mutilations, mysterious voices and encounters with humanoids and flying vehicles as well as a strange small box which "stole a tree".[15]<br />
San Luis Valley in south-central Colorado, where local journalist Chris O’Brien has charted a wide range of unusual phenomena and describes the area as a "paranormal Disneyland" [16].<br />
Sedona, Arizona, which, as well as its famous vortex and New Age beliefs, has one ranch, belonging to the Bradshaw family, that has reported similar events including strange lights, Sasquatches, cattle and dog mutilation, alleged encounters with "greys" and a portal through which they could see another world.[17]<br />
Bridgewater Triangle in southeastern Massachusetts and notably the Hockomock Swamp of which the name translates to "Place Where Spirits Dwell." Since colonial times the area has been a site of alleged paranormal phenomenon, ranging from UFO and "black helicopter" sightings (including many with multiple points of corroboration including police and a local news anchorman), to poltergeists to orbs, balls of fire and other spectral phenomena, always a various "bigfoot" sightings, giant snakes, and 'thunderbird' giant birds, as well as the mutilation of cattle and other livestock. Near by is the Dighton Rock the source of great controversy concerning possible pre-Columbian visitors ranging from Vikings, to Portuguese to Phoenicians. Similar to other sites the described, the area was the site of some of history's bloodiest battles involving Native Americans. The reported activity directly parallels that described in "The Hunt for the Skinwalker" yet has occurred over the course of many decades.<br />
It is worth noting that these similar locations share some of the following characteristics with Skinwalker Ranch:<br />
They are situated in rural areas<br />
The annual income of a large majority of nearby residents is lower than the national average[citation needed]<br />
There are military bases relatively close by<br />
Many areas have a strong local Native American and UFO theorist presence<br />
The connection between Skinwalker Ranch, these other similar locations and Native Americans is of particular significance. Several hotspots hosting similar alleged phenomena to those reported at Skinwalker Ranch are connected in some way to the Ute.<br />
Alleged unidentified track from Rinehart's dispatch.<br />
John Keel, who reported similar overlapping anomalous phenomena in his investigations.<br />
Hessdalen, Norway, one of the few other localities that has been subjected to long-running scientific explanation of mystery lights (known as Hessdalen lights) and related phenomena.<br />
The alternative newsweekly, Las Vegas Mercury, referenced herein, ceased publishing in March 2005. George Knapp's column, Knappster, was moved to Las Vegas CityLife, also owned by Stephens Media Group.<br />
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<font color="#FF0000">Other similar topics and venues of thought you could pursue to the same ends, reference Goblin Universe, look up Fortean, Supernature, Collective Unconscious?, there's alot more but that'll open up a woopash can of alternate reality that'll have you thinking.</font> But how much are we willing to allow ourselves to believe?
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&quot;3&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;Aqrn was having a similar problem I think, I run into that on almost all BraveNetHost type sites. I think with PDA you don't have to deal with that annoying sidebar lol of selections pushing stuff to the side, like a vBulletin type Archives retrieval. If I knew more about linking into this place I could help but I've scanned about every page I go to in here and all I get is <a href="http://meta.constantintilople.com/index.php?webtag=META">http://meta.constantintilople.com/index.php?webtag=META</a> for URL Properties. This place uses no cookies. Just the main 2, Login and main. I should refer you to my good friend Reygar, he's not of much help but he's great at yelling \&quot;Dude! Get A Computer!\&quot; He's been helping me like this for years lol to absolutely no end.
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&quot;12&quot;;&quot;128&quot;;&quot;<p>Wow! I think maybe we should change the name of this thread from \&quot;Christianity\&quot; to maybe, \&quot;Damn those wretched Christians!\&quot; Lol</p>

<p>Lotta hate coming from the people that accuse christians of being haters. </p>

<p>Just think about it.  (nod)</p>&quot;
&quot;244&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;You can steal away my light but DON'CHAH steal my thunder!! Lol!! B-)&quot;
&quot;247&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>The TypeCastle has been restored to it's state as of December 08, 2007.  This has been done to back out of an update which caused some users to have difficulty logging in or posting.</p>

<p>Enjoy!</p>
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&quot;247&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Spread the word. It's The TypeCastle!
Address: <a href="http://meta.constantintilople.com/index.php?webtag=META">http://meta.constantintilople.com/index.php?webtag=META</a> The rollback that should allow folks back in on this is complete. We're ready to be invaded again. Shaders having trouble getting in, PM BarnCat ingame. Bring friends too. We won't rule out future upgrades lol but hopefully they'll be ones that don't downgrade. The TypeCastle's <a href="http://meta.constantintilople.com">http://meta.constantintilople.com</a> link might work as well. A select few are being invited in first. Be among those first. {If this sounds like a commercal it is, it's for cut&pasting to other friendly forums.} Astrology, Cryptozoology, Parapsychology, UFOlogy, Facts&Fantasies, Fun&Gaming, Poetry, Stories and Blogs, and more and more.
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&quot;247&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;And there is GREAT rejoicing!! YAAAAY!!  :'D&quot;
&quot;247&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<font face="tempus sans ITC" color="#663366" size="3">And the crowd goes wild!! Rah!!!!!</font><div class="sig"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/Sparkle2/Smilies/Jumping_mouse.gif" /></div>&quot;
&quot;247&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;I've also fixed the lite version again.
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&quot;245&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;I went to the site and was going to make a character and try it, but after falling asleep, reading the new players wiki, I opted out. Lol!&quot;
&quot;245&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;I've opted out as well, character made, clan created, territory conquered, point made. I'm a well to do farmer, bought all legal supplies, some self defense weapons and bought no drugs whatsoever. A clean life is possible, I've beaten the game lol.
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&quot;247&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;I've fired a BarnCat into the Knights Errant and Shade Underground with the good news, and after a few judicious discreet files adjustments we're ready to rock for the public.
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&quot;247&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;{I'm not too sure about letting the Shade Board in on this, reports say almost all the recent posts there are by people and attitudes frankly I don't think we wanna waste time tracking moderating etc. 30% of the place is still coherent. The rest would just be target practice for the ban cannons.} Back on topic lol the rollback is the upgrade we've really been waiting for, bummer that it didn't work out, but it's great we're back!
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&quot;245&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>*Applauds wildly while guffawing uproariously*!!!</p>

<p>WELL DONE!!! :D</p>&quot;
&quot;69&quot;;&quot;63&quot;;&quot;Zagreo! Get yer tan maggot behind in here man, the Capricorn Section needs a Spanglish perspective! {What the heck is going on down in Venezuela?!} ZZZZZZZZZZAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
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&quot;16&quot;;&quot;75&quot;;&quot;[YAY COLOR FORMATTING IS BACK!] <font color="#0000FF">Clan Hall for Alliance of Noted Intellects and Manga Enthusiasts Legend of the Green Dragon<br />
MoTD   [-] <br />
Having pressed the secret levers and turned the secret knobs on the lock of the door to your clan's hall, you gain entrance and chat with your clan mates.<br />
Current MoTD: by Dark Angel Sensui<br />
Let's see, that last one's been up there for a while. Who here works, for a living, part time, out of boredom, or for extra cash? Let's see those jobs. And if you have any siblings/other family that does something interesting, post that, too.<br />
Oh yeah, who here is familiar with the anime "Da Capo"? I want to hear what you think about it, it always makes me feel bad for Kotori.<br />
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(30d16h)  &lt;ANIME&gt; Shepherd CobaltManticore  converses, "Tin reply to the MoTD I'm a schlllmfffmblleesecurityguarddmmmpphhlaah."<br />
(30d15h)  &lt;ANIME&gt; Shepherd CobaltManticore  converses, "I'm an AdultSwim anime fan, and have a few videos, Those Who Hunt Elves being my largest, along with the accidental cluelss purchase of Shonen-ai[sp?] Demon King, but have redeemed"<br />
(30d15h)  &lt;ANIME&gt; Shepherd CobaltManticore  converses, "my hetero side with King Of Bandit Jing, and a 2disc set of Gundam stuff out of curiousity, never seen much Gundam but do love MECHA."<br />
(28d6h)  &lt;ANIME&gt; Sir ZeeNoseless  is happy to welcome new members. "I hope you like it here in our club!"<br />
(18d4h)  &lt;ANIME&gt; Shepherd CobaltManticore  dashes in looking for the Clan Forge... clan vault? ... This is one basic server ya got here lol.<br />
(16d6h)  &lt;ANIME&gt; Sir ZeeNoseless  boasts about his latest DK.<br />
(13d21h)  &lt;ANIME&gt; Dark Angel Sensui  converses, "Yeah, pretty much. Never heard of a clan forge. Heh heh...realspace takes it's toll. Although, it's good to see there's at least a few folks still talking."<br />
(13d21h)  &lt;ANIME&gt; Dark Angel Sensui  converses, "Ike is going to be just fine for me, although I hope the other Fire Emblem dudes are in it, as well. I practiced for so long with Marth..."<br />
(13d21h)  &lt;ANIME&gt; Dark Angel Sensui  converses, "Update! My book count tops 750 now."<br />
(13d21h)  &lt;ANIME&gt; Dark Angel Sensui  converses, "Togari is very much worth a read...I'm still waiting for the next Hikaru no Go and Blade of Heaven...I didn't think Air Gear would be as good as it is, and...Pretty Face is good."<br />
(13d21h)  &lt;ANIME&gt; Dark Angel Sensui  converses, "Been playing a lot of ATLUS and NIS games...Soul Nomad is the one I'm working on, I'll get back to GrowLancer and Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner soon enough."<br />
(13d5h)  &lt;ANIME&gt; Sir ZeeNoseless  converses, "I don't have that many books... just 5 I think. I've bought Azumanga Daioh books 1-3 and desperately waiting for the 4th book, which will be released on February here."<br />
(12d12h)  &lt;ANIME&gt; Dark Angel Sensui  converses, "You watch anime, though? I only have a few animes of my own...most of them are on my computer, anyway. Maburaho, Da Capo, and a few more if i ever pull them from my other compute"<br />
(11d2h)  &lt;ANIME&gt; Shepherd CobaltManticore  lumbers in exhausted, and sits down and listens in, learning.<br />
(11d2h)  &lt;ANIME&gt; Shepherd CobaltManticore  has to admit he's a mainstreamer when it comes to Anime, old BattleStars, the Spaceship Yamamoto, Robotech, Transformers, recent Adult Swim, big fan of the old 80s stuff.<br />
(11d2h)  &lt;ANIME&gt; Shepherd CobaltManticore  converses, "Manga though I found an old issue of Mecha in my comics collection and I have one Gundam graphic novel. Not big on high emotion romance and drama, gimme explosions and shiny metal."<br />
 (10d17h)  &lt;ANIME&gt; Peasant Helix  walks in....ah...Hi<br />
 (10d5h)  &lt;ANIME&gt; Sir ZeeNoseless  converses, "I do watch a lot of anime compared to the amount of manga I've read. However I own very few DVDs actually."<br />
 (10d5h)  &lt;ANIME&gt; Sir ZeeNoseless  converses, "Some time ago I started pondering how much anime I've actually watched so far. I wrote a list of pretty much all anime I've watched - excluding certain types of series."<br />
 (10d5h)  &lt;ANIME&gt; Sir ZeeNoseless  converses, "If anyone's interested, you can view the list at <a href="http://www.noseworld.org/anime_info.txt">http://www.noseworld.org/anime_info.txt</a> The queued series are ones that I've got partly or whole but haven't watched yet."<br />
 (10d1h)  &lt;ANIME&gt; Dark Angel Sensui  converses, "Heh heh...Manticore bought Kyo Kara Maoh. Sorry, dude."<br />
 (7d4h)  &lt;ANIME&gt; Dark Angel Sensui  converses, "www.deepest-dark.net"<br />
 (7d4h)  &lt;ANIME&gt; Dark Angel Sensui  converses, "If anyone likes online D&D chats, I finally got a DM slot on there...DM username Shinsoku. Give it a look, see if you're interested."<br />
 (4d3h)  &lt;ANIME&gt; Shepherd CobaltManticore  O You've seen it then, the demon king kyo kara heehee show lol. I'm selling the set for 50$ to a friend.<br />
 (4d2h)  &lt;ANIME&gt; Shepherd CobaltManticore  converses, "40$ if I gotta lol. Ugh, ____ing nasty. And yes I finally got a level! Without Dying!"<br />
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A stand with a scroll stands before you as you enter the Hall of Greeting. Upon opening the scroll, you read "The Rules."<br />
Welcome to clan ANIME! This is a clan for those of us who appreciate what Japan has taught us in the way of art and entertainment. This is a discussion clan, about (surprise) manga and anime, so while we do talk about the game, discussion revolves for the most part around what we've seen, read, like, or think is just weird, so it's a good idea to come in with a little knowledge or at least an interest in the stuff. Just a few rules...keep discussion clean (no swearing), and readable (emote when you're drunk and don't use chatspeak). And that's about it. If there are any questions, ask your local clan leader.<br />
As you finish, you notice a "Hello there, and welcome to clan ANIME! What you just read are the rules, but there certainly is more to the clan than that! He laughs heartily, before continuing, "I'm the clan leader, Sensui. I'm the enthusiast who thought this little niche up. My claim to the fame (infamy) is my library of manga in my room...I like the books more than the movies, personally. The count is now just a bit past 600, so if you have a question, there's a good chance I have the book. Just not much bishonen, I've never liked that style of art. Also, I'm in the Air Force, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base right now, and for a few years yet. It's my goal to get stationed for a decent time at Misawa Air Base (preferred), or in Korea, it's close and they have some really effective martial arts there. There's preparation to be done for that, though. Like learning fluent Japanese...and polishing my swordsmanship. Oh well. I could tell you that we've adopted a individual-friendly atmosphere, but that would be lawyerspeak for the fact that clan numbers have dwindled..." He looks around for a second, trying to figure out where that troll wandered off to, then regains his composure and continues. "Well, no matter. It's never been a real mainstream thing in the States. There's a little bit of satisfaction in the knowledge of something so esoteric as this. And it's such a wonderful art form..."  He turns for a bit, scribbles on a form of some sort, and turns back to you, "Since a precursory knowledge of the rules is all the requirement you need, your application will be dealt with as soon as Zee or I see it. And please, enjoy yourself. Feel free to use the TV room while you wait." He bows and returns to the hall, keeping the door cracked open. <br />
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[I think I'm only gonna go for one DK in this one, it's spartan and brutal in there and I'm spoiled by modules lol. This is a fun clan though, still got that distanced standoffish sense to those within they're unfamiliar with but you get that with any newly joined Clan. I do figure though if I'm gonna live in brutal basic existence in these games I wanna do it in the Original original, LORD Legend of the Red Dragon. That one's my next venture, after this DK unless I go nuts dying repeatedly impatient to move on lol.] (fail)
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&quot;69&quot;;&quot;64&quot;;&quot;<p>As my terrible 33rd year on this rock draws to a close, I find my self reflecting on a year of change. New job, new education, new house, new wife....My world has been turned up side down.  It is good to know that some of the old friends are still around, even if I don't get to talk to them much any more.  Maybe that will change in the near future. Here's to hopping!</p>

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&quot;69&quot;;&quot;65&quot;;&quot;It's a good year for Capricorns and Derkeins! Damn dude lol when did you remarry? Last I heard you were still shaking off the last of the legal chains to the previous. I read a horoscope recently for Capricorns that cracked me up a bit. All it said and it was submitted awhile ago was "The person who bought you the orange paisley tie for christmas, kill them." As for other Cappies I haven't heard from Zagreo in awhile and what with all the events going on in his country one begins to wonder. SeaGoat I gotta assume is doing oay and probably surrounded with yet more hot aussie sheilas. CriSis, a new future potential member here if only the site would let him log in, is a Capricorn too. We're still hammering bugs but it's great ta see folks coming back! Congrats on all the news of the new news going on Derk. Now gimme some advice on how to get some new better life stuff going lol.
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&quot;69&quot;;&quot;66&quot;;&quot;<p>I remarried in April. I think I got the right one this time. </p>

<p>As for advice for \&quot;how to get some new better life stuff going\&quot;, all I did was changed the way I thought. Once I did that, my life changed to match my new way of thinking. The power of the mind is amazing.</p>&quot;
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&quot;69&quot;;&quot;68&quot;;&quot;We appear to still be having problems with blank posts. There was half a page typed up, wasted lol. This board's a Libra as well I believe. I mean it looks good, has charm, but not quite reliable, yet. I will not bang my head on the keyboard lol.
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&quot;248&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;I'm not even sure if this is gonna show up, but I'll at least have the poll up I think.
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&quot;248&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;I don't just wanna offer Problems though, I also offer a sort of a Solution. Constantintilople's LotGD could add in the module for Blogs, a Forum, to offer an Alternative for those who just can't get in, or are having just unfixable difficulties? It's not the Full TypeCastle Experience, but they are still included in our wondrous kingdom corner of the internet. LOGD Forums use the game character as a profile, bio avatar as Board avatar and maybe some other stuff. If ya want I can have Cobalt Manticore over there on the Classic green dragon server ask MightyE or Pegasus how it's done. (only on the types of sites we go to would the above statement make any sense lol)
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&quot;247&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;LoL, I trust your judgement, I'm just hearing some ill rumblings from that direction. We're still having troubles here though, more people are bouncing off the login gates and getting bored or frustrated and wandering off. I hit a blankpost speedbump. But in an earlier post on another thread with a poll I'm trying to come up with ideas to weather the aftershocks of the previous site glitches. :-&amp;
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&quot;7&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;I'm probably going to regret it here and there, but I'm going to Totally open up this Feral Gates Guest section so the folks having trouble getting in or registered can still speak up. Be wary, whatever you type here can be seen by Everybody, even unregistered innocent passersby. It'll also be a way for those who have managed to get in and stay successfully to help those still bouncing off the gates so whatever help you TypeCastle Sitezens can offer will be so much more than cool. I lack Computer Perspective being on a glitchy Webtv so I'm not that good at helping if I can't see or understand what's going on. It's not the whole pizza, but it's a nice juicy slice here. Be patient, be at peace. We're on it.
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&quot;7&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;Frzzzn' qoakzmwisjxneudhcb is there a link to here besides <a href="http://meta.constantintilople.com/index.php?webtag=META">http://meta.constantintilople.com/index.php?webtag=META</a> that I can use? I'm gonna try for an Advertise.
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&quot;247&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;People are still having difficulty?
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&quot;248&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;Everything seems ok here...
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&quot;7&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<a href="http://meta.constantintilople.com">http://meta.constantintilople.com</a> should also get you here.
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&quot;69&quot;;&quot;69&quot;;&quot;I don't see why anything should be suddenly worse, the rollback exactly reversed the upgrade so that the site was restored to the state it was in before the upgrade.
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&quot;249&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>I seem to have resolved the registration problem, a bug in this version of the software requires that guest access be turned on for new user registration.  </p>

<p>I've enabled guest access to allow registration - a patchwork fix until I can permanently fix it.</p>

<p>Guests will be able to read posts, but not write them.</p>
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&quot;188&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;E-mail message   <br />
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HEADLINES FROM THE YEAR: 2029 <br />
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Ozone created by electric cars now killing millions in the seventh largest country in the world, Mexifornia, formerly known as California.  White minorities still trying to have English recognized as Mexifornia's third language.<br />
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Spotted Owl plague threatens northwestern United States crops and livestock.<br />
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Baby conceived naturally! Scientists stumped.<br />
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Couple petitions court to reinstate heterosexual marriage.<br />
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Iran still closed off; physicists estimate it will take at least 10 more years before radioactivity decreases to safe levels.<br />
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France pleads for global help after being taken over by Jamaica. No other country comes forward to help the beleaguered nation!<br />
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Castro finally dies at age 112; Cuban cigars can now be imported legally, but President Chelsea Clinton has banned all smoking.<br />
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George Z. Bush says he will run for President in 2036.<br />
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Postal Service raises price of first class stamp to $17.89 and reduces mail delivery to Wednesdays only.<br />
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85-year $75.8 billion study: Diet and exercise is the key to weight loss.<br />
Average weight of Americans drops to 250 lbs.<br />
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Global cooling blamed for citrus crop failure for third consecutive year in Mexifornia and Florexico.<br />
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Japanese scientists have created a camera with such a fast shutter speed they now can photograph a woman with her mouth shut.<br />
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Abortion clinics now available in every<br />
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Senate still blocking drilling in ANWR even though gas is selling for 4532 Pesos per liter and gas stations are only open on Tuesdays and Fridays.<br />
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Massachusetts executes last remaining conservative.<br />
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Supreme Court rules punishment of criminals violates their civil rights.<br />
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Average height of NBA players is now nine feet, seven inches.<br />
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New federal law requires that all nail clippers, screwdrivers, fly swatters and rolled-up newspapers must be registered by January 2030 .<br />
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IRS sets lowest tax rate at 75 per cent.<br />
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Florexico voters still having trouble with voting machines.<br />
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Now, send this to whomever you want and as many as you want, then, guess what....NOTHING will happen. No miracles, no money, absolutely nothing, except you might make someone smile.<br />
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President Gladius elected to office purely on the platform of the funniest damn email forwards since... email backwards!
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&quot;69&quot;;&quot;70&quot;;&quot;Beats me, we'll roll with it, and roll onto the next astrology sign! <br />
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&quot;71&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;I can now say the Salsa Flavored Sun Chips do truly rock! And that dates that last post lol. Whoo! Good Birthtiming Aquarians!
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&quot;248&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;I think the WebTv is dying. I'm the only one on all the sites I visit that's having troubles nowadays lol. {This and I got a few freeze-ups followed by Repair Or Replace notices.} And Yes! Tonight, as I was letting it cool down while I slaughtered on PS2, things are going smoothly!
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&quot;249&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;And I have a Guest Access Folder opened up fully so if anyone's still having troubles they can say so better than I can lol thanks a huge load bunch!
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&quot;7&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;Write it down lol! Bookmark it!
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&quot;247&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;They shouldn't be. I haven't heard anything recently. About 2 - 3 signups, maybe more, within the next few weeks will tell.
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&quot;245&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;Closed to due my lack of interest, pppppffft, bought a few machine guns, cheap traps, an assistant or two. Really didn't get the point of it much. Bored me in the same way wireless D0P3 W@RZ did. KLANK! This is a Drug Bust.
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&quot;69&quot;;&quot;71&quot;;&quot;<p>See: Aquarius! Aqrn? You're up! :D Jk.</p>

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&quot;69&quot;;&quot;72&quot;;&quot;[Funny talkings from some guy who's now stuck at the login screen lol. At least yesterday. I'll check into that tonight sometime.]
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&quot;182&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;T'Laurin or taulurin, for going from site to site of those who've left the Shade board following and stalking them out to spew the same inflammatory garbage he and his globulent paramour Thik have all over souring the main Shade site with their illiterate ravings.
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&quot;226&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<font color="#0000FF">[Man I love having color formatting back lmao!] Ahem check out these new Character Badges for</font> <a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=scarapace"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/scarapace.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="Scarapace!" /></a> Looks good right? <font color="#0000FF">I mean Right?</font> Get your's too. Check NEWS Section of our site there the link to the Badges should have ya well set. I set up a coupla TypeCastle themed adventures too, was defeated by the ZAGREO lol.
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&quot;226&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;I'm thinking of using these <a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=sitegeist"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/sitegeist.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a> as Signatures or Avatars. As it looks like our old avatars have flown the coop or aren't currently loading. This new one is so Lestat looking, the blond hair, pale vampiric face, and of course red velvet lol. Chore Wars serves as a great backup site or guestbook kinda way to keep in touch too. Message me or Meta if you are head of household we can promote you to moderatorish position there. The new NPC function goes for alt characters like kids or family pets that can't adventure on their own, BarnCat aka Gobie is mine.
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&quot;250&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;8-O I can't believe you RunEscapers haven't posted anything on this game! Even my boss plays this thing, he goes under the name of AstralDragon63 or something like that. I tell him if he sees anyone with Shade in their name to pkill them and tell em that's from me lol. He says are you kiddin, you know how many people play who have Shade in their name? He's no pkiller type anyways, but his wife volunteered lol. I don't play because I presently can't, it's a JavaFlashWebTV thing. No load, no process, no use. I got enough games to keep me amused for some time. I'll try to compile a list of RunEscape people who play, character names, for networking. Then maybe I can send you guys after some folks, hwahwahwahwahaha!
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&quot;218&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<font size="7">Silly me, Link to post! Therefore lending a Direct Access into the site! Gonna see if this works! SPEAK!</font>
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&quot;250&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Man is that a sore subject around here!  Aqrn and I used to play until they ruined it.
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&quot;226&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;This one's really taking off with the hip Shade cats. And some new missions have been added.
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&quot;72&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;Did Stargoyle ever tell you guys about the time he impersonated a Pisces? Yeppers, a real zodiacal crime not seen since the zodiac killer/s way back. See he created a whole new birth chart to draw upon but based on the date of his hiring at a bigboxstore, came with natal aspects and everything, total picture given you didn't try to backtrack progressions and other changing factors that would have given the year away as incorrect mathematically. Well he paid for his crime, and got a Pisces problem, not an addiction or emotional breakdown lol jk, but an Ingrown Toenail! Pisces is the sign of the Feet as well! Now does that speak to the power of Pisces or the power of Stargoyle? Chicken and egg, cause and effect, and a possibly repeated but enhanced bit of astro-anecdotal for this month's Pisces Bump.
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&quot;224&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<font size="9">ZZZAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO?!</font> Where has that venezuelan fruitbat gone? Say guess what Fidel Castor Oil has resigned and left his brother Raul (pronounce as Rah-OohL, not ROWL, or RawL, but Castro 2.0 might do) in charge! Guao, eh? I begin to think Fidel passed away some time ago and they're faking his telecasts until they could make this move, but then Hugo has visited with him alive, but then Hugo could be lying as well. South America is a very strange place. Cuba's gnomish monarch has stepped down though. Seriously, anyone wanna do a side by side seperated at birth comparison between Fidel Castro and a Garden Gnome? Now do we believe Zagreo? I'm a believer now! Zagreo?
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&quot;226&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;You're back!  Did your webtv decide to be charitable and not die?  Oops got to go, imitation hamburger helper is ready!
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&quot;226&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;So far so functioning. :) Don't raise your hopes yet {i know i haven't lol} but Mrs.Meta plans to use a goodly chunk of some of the money the government owes us to get up a working computer thingy. Still a few hundred in bills here and there paying off very expensive shrugs and blank stares from those who've spent thousands to go to college and learn medical stuff to spend thousands on the golf course, They'll be short on Escargot and Chablis I fear, but I think they'll get by without us.
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&quot;250&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;Who ruined it? And how? I haven't heard much from other runescape players ...in fact I've heard nothing good or bad or anything about it. Are people just not playing it anymore? {My supervisor's wife might still be volunteering to pkill there if I give her a list lol.}
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&quot;251&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;Why do they call any of them Final? They keep making sequels so each Final is only "second to last for the moment". I've been lettin the webtv cool down to PS2 intervals of FFVII and FFVIII. #7's got Sitegeist as Cloud Stryfe, Silhuete as Tifa, Scarapace as Barret, BarnCat as Cait Sith, Metaphorm as Cid Highwind, Moonshear as Aeris Gainsborough, Teknovore as Red XIII, and as yet not yet acquired new characters Bloodgeon as Vincent Valentine and ShyrLunaC as Yuffie Kirasagi. But you can't name your Summons like you can in #8. BUmmer is in #8 you can't name all your characters except for Squal Leonhart aka BarnCat and Rinoa Heartilly aka Sabrina. Our summons so far as we haven't been collecting well are Quetzacotl = Amazeonyx, Shiva = Crystalyn, Ifrit = Stargoyle, Brothers {Sacred & Minotaur} = Cryptonyt, and the as yet not yet beaten magical lamp carrying Diablo = Crucipher. Making slow steady wandering progress through both games with a little help from WalkThru tips from the FFWiki lol. Very engrossing games I'm getting into almost a decade after they were popular eh. But heck, they were finally affordable so what the hey! {summons Bahamut again?!} "Die demongate die!"
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&quot;226&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;{It's a IBM {an IBM? or will A IBM work?} G70 Monitor, a COMPAQ keyboard with a GATEWAY HardDrive. It's not hooked up yet but we might be plugging stuff in soon as we buy the blast helmets, riot shields and flak jackets. No telling what'll blow up there lol.} Now there's an idea for a Chore War adventure. I can call it Hooking Up Expensive Electronic Anything! Btw, Capt RAV is choring it to death over there, he's gotta be an EXP Player or his house is so clean the floors are transparent lol.
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;44&quot;;&quot;<p>Romar, City of Men Legend of the Green Dragon</p>

<p>Who Else is here:<br />
No one.. <br />
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Nearby some villagers talk:<br />
[11/13 06:16pm]  &lt;Caste&gt; Sir Metaphorm  farts violently!!<br />
[11/13 06:18pm]  &lt;Caste&gt; Sir Metaphorm  sneezes peacefully!!<br />
[12/15 03:37pm]  &lt;Caste&gt; Sir Metaphorm  's dwelling is built, check your YoM, you might have a free Key to it.<br />
[01/13 09:00pm] &lt;Caste&gt; Sir Metaphorm says, \&quot;Dwelling in Romar's aTotally Open House sample dwelling. Free Keys, but limited space.\&quot;<br />
[02/01 07:29pm]  &lt;Caste&gt; Sir Metaphorm  zips past, a silvery blur in his newest armoring&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;<br />
[02/21 06:17pm]  &lt;Caste&gt; Sir Metaphorm  lets three glowing marbles fall uncrushed, makes three scratches on the wall above his head, chuckles and vanishes off to the woods.<br />
[02/21 06:43pm]  &lt;Caste&gt; Sir Metaphorm  flashes past, a violent shape of moonlight, to lay down the finality of death.<br />
 [02/25 04:19am]  &lt;Caste&gt; Sir Metaphorm  lumbers past, his scythe dry and thirsty, the four warriors he can find in the whole realm may be spared. \&quot;There's just no manners in waking people up in this realm by slaughtering them lol.\&quot;<br />
 [02/25 04:23am]  &lt;Caste&gt; Sir Metaphorm  resumes being nice, as m$!# killing does nothing to attract new players, but did just whup !#@ on Ceiloth hrahahaha.</p>

<p>Vital Info<br />
Name Sir Metaphorm<br />
Level9<br />
Hitpoints108/108<br />
Alignment Neutral (50)<br />
Race Felyne<br />
Equipment Info<br />
Weapon Knightfall DeathScythe<br />
Armor Dented Grim Fate DeathArmor</p>
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&quot;95&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;Bump, for those Syrenas!... Syrenans? Syrenians.
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&quot;226&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>Omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg!</p>

<p>For true?</p>
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&quot;226&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;(It's true, but is it truly working, if I remember right it's the hard drive that eats it's own dos thingies as soon as it's plugged in and turned on. Not real clear on what happened, but it was both distressing, depressing and disasterous at the time lol. But we shall see! IF my WoRk EvEr GIVES me TiMe SpAcE and ENERGY and focus lol, I'll get stuff plugged in some weekend.) Or were you talking about the Plugging In Electronic stuff chore-mission lol.
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&quot;184&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;Updates? Jeff Bridges plays the Iron Monger aka Obadiah Stane in Iron Man? Wolverine &amp; Magneto are probably still slated to star in their own spinoff movies. Magneto's set off in the WW2 past. Wolverine, still looking for clues on his own. Past. Robotech is a Movie that Toby Macguire wants to produce, star in, and probably ruin. A weeping froglike Rick Hunter doesn't do it for me lol. A Voltron Movie too, set in an apocalyptic new york city, not quite the fantastic realm the cartoons were in, just five ordinary teens I guess, who somehow locate five giant robot lions and use them to save their planet, someplace called Earth? Never heard of it. Might be a fun watch. Thank gods it's not gonna be vehicle voltron! GO VANFEET YAAAH! Please. Still not sure what Cloverfield's whole point is, but it's not a comic book, just comical. We call it the \&quot;Blair Godzilla Project\&quot;. That's all I got now, but I'm sure if you wiki a hero, there'll be a movie made about him or her soon, so wiki carefully! ForbushMan needs to be swept under. Gimme a The Tick movie anyday!
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&quot;218&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Great News, we just made up on the Shade Underground's Affiliates section, and also have an updated profile link on Shadow Clans' site. More MMWRPGamers could be on the way. So as usual I'd now greatly prefer you registering onsite as your character's name, to keep anyone else from snagging your name, and to make things easier for us. Or at least send me a PM explaining why you'd prefer to remain hidden, conflict avoidance, personal naming preference, comfortable level of involvement whatever have you. Then I can vouch for you. I like to promote a comfortable environment here, and while there'll be disagreements here and there, a general air of mistrust caused by several anonymous folks who aren't bound by honesty and trust that their known MMWRPG Character would help with, well it's an ugly picture with high potential for dramage and slippage. Alot of us come from all over and other places, but the MMWRPGamers Should have No reason to be hiding from eachother. Any reasons I can think of besides the generous offerings previously listed can't be for any good. Any questions, pm me or reply here.
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;73&quot;;&quot;<font color="#808080">The BarnCat's tales continue, we've taken you to Shade's Past, to Modern day Earth and to realms lining both sides and no sides besides. This Latest one propels our furry antiprotagnotist far off intothe far flung future where he finds that the more things change the more or less of it stays the same.</font> <br />
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» Poll Question: Mechanimal Musical Heavy Metal Poll! Twisted Sister! Ozzy Ozbourne! Metallica! Ministry! Cinderella! Spectre General! Lawrence Welk! Hey! My band ain't listed! I'm not voting! Topic: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail! BarnCatInvasion of Chaos****Chaotic Animal Tribe For every Surface a Stain, for every Light a Switch, one step and ya stub your toes! Joined: Dec 2007Gender: Male Location: NW Of The NW! Sometimes Shade!Karma: 13<br />
Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Thread Started on Jan 8, 2008, 6:06pm »<br />
"Of all the Nervirony!" BarnCat was laughing derisively, which is kind of fun in itself, depending on the topic which was "To have asked that haaa" <br />
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And that was exactly "To have asked.. a CAT.. to rescue HUMANS from the TREE!? HEE HEE!" That's right, earlier Barn was messaged to help out in an effort to free several stranded little folk from Tuir'El. Seemed the kiddoes had all went to see the big new town they normally couldn't get to and now were stuck up top mewing like kittens in a thunderstorm. "That's right, tellem how it happened!" Well in short it was {Deeep Inhalation} MonstersWereFrozenthenAll KilledToExtinctionLeaving pathstotheDeepDangerousTownsof ShadeopenforExplorationby AnyonewithAbilitytoMoveand seewherethey'reGoingbutNowthat themonstersHaveSuddenlyReturnedwe haveSeveralstrandedlilTykesatthe Peripherytownsbeggingtobelet Outoftheirselfimposedhellholes! <br />
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{pantpant} "Very good, but something happened on the way to Sending!" Damn right it did, aherm, now let's get serious! A time ago before all this, several warriors throughout Shade were ripped screaming from their realities of ability, accomplishment, repute, and power. Peeled from their realities, only to be found back at Byrendell raw untrained and very confused, and even angrier. But why this is not a Shade story is coming up as we rip BarnCat from his reality as well but for other reasons! {Just ssshh and read, no questions lol} He'd just replied the smoothest helpful idea answer to the treestuck toddlers situation and was settling in on Xian Ra's rooftop for coffee and scrawling out more odd Shade Theories, when it felt like he was being turned inside out and electrocuted frozen burned drowned and poisoned all at once! He spasmed and rolled off the roof but flashed from existence as Shade knows it before he hit the ground! Nothing but the decompression of air and a booming crack of unnatural departure announced any change. On another ground though the fall was continued, we get no breaks eh? BarnCat laid there feeling fried on the outside and freezing on the inside, then vice versa in feverish transitions, ears still smoking, breath in short shakes, eyes rolled back half lidded. And the ground was shaking. No those were pulses?, like drumming?, like rhythmic fallings? Footsteps! He rolled onto his back, armor cracked and burnt crinkling with a noise like junk, he wrested free from his charred helm and strained to see. Two giant humanoid shapes stood above him rasping in monotone baritones between eachother in a dialect that seemed almost profane. "ت ¬øø† Þ¥¬®¡ ·þß å åþ¸¡" Translated from commoner AltArean "Oh Look Tyler! It's a Native!" then "®®‹ ðøþ ™ å ¶¬©ªåð‹ þªåþß ø åþ‹ ¥ø ¶¬©ªåð¸" / "Bruner, don't be stupid, that's no Native, you plughead." <br />
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BarnCat tried to rise himself up on shaky arms and rolled over onto his back again. Raising one paw feebly to block out the light, feeling just parched and faint all over basically. <br />
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"Ungh uhrrrnm... Ssshaade!..." was all he could rasp out, because he knew he wasn't there anymore. But where... The giant Humanoids shuffled a bit from foot to foot and now we can see these beings are strangely made of colored Metal! Bristling with various devices looking most weaponry-like and crystalline faces on their heads in which sat uniformed Humans! "Tyler, I just took a high tensile sonic pickup of the creature's noise there, it's Language!" "That noise was called Talking?" "Yep, Transcan says the words are early Shadean, 543 PDE PreDisplacementEra," a pause... buttons tapping, "Nothing really definite but hmmm it said... 'Shade'! Looks like some kind of native alien Catman, has to be a native of this world. Hey, let's take it back home to the Folks and see if they'll let us Keep it!" The larger of the two mechanicals stomped forward aggressively, "Shade huh? Yeah, it Is a bit sunny out, no reason for him to suffer out in these 200 degrees. Shade he Wants? Shade He GETS!" It raised one giant foot up off the ground and blocked out the sky with massive shadow, metal toes twitching. "Tyler! Don't! NO!" &gt;/_\\&lt; And then of course all was blackness and oblivion. {Had to edit, the run on and a missing bit of fun dialogue had to be worked.} <br />
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Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #1 on Jan 8, 2008, 9:25pm »<br />
Of course a To Be Continued Cliffhanger doesn't register with the jaded reading audience lol but an opening song, or clip of rhyme a la the Anne Rice Books, fitting to the next chapter, seems apt. Iron birds of fortune  Adrift above the skies  Cloudy revelations  Unseen by naked eyes  Flying tools of torment  Will penetrate the sphere  Erupt the rock of ages  Bringing final fear  * Instruments of destruction  Tools of powerplays  It's a violent eruption  Existence drips away  Whats it really matter  When nothing really counts  Grave eternal darkness  When drained of every ounce  And when the nightmare's over  The final from the storm  Dust of all creation  To ashes we transform  * Instruments of destruction  Tools of powerplays  It's a violent eruption  Existence drips away ~ Instruments Of Destruction ~ Vince DiCola Chapter One begins soon.  <br />
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Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #2 on Jan 9, 2008, 8:43am »<br />
Sunlight filtered through the sounds familiar but that's where the familiarity ends, sunlight filtered through the crysglass sunroof on the back porch slowly reawakening the sleeping felinoid laid out on the netted hammock. One figure sat vigil puffing on a pipe and reading a newsblip on his tarnished dataceiver while rocking slowly on his magpulse rocking chair. BarnCat slowly opened his eyes, and slyly looked around. "åœå† å® ¥å¿ øþß¡ ø® ß®å¥ß ßþå®þ© þø çøµ å®øð›" translated&gt; "Awake are ya? Boys! Your stray's starting to come around!" The twosome, seen earlier in those crystal heacases atop those oversized armored forms, quickly and silently ran outside "Dad! You had him out here? What if he'd have run off?" The old man glared "Ha! You think I want him inside if he's gonna try making a break for it breaking up my house on the way out? Fgured if he was gonna take to the winds better to do it outside where nothing's between him and the open road." The younger of the two stepped slowly up to BarnCat holding of all things a Collar! <br />
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BarnCat sat up tensed and hissed. "åߥ¡ åߥ¡ Þªß-" kzzzt! "-is so we can understand you and you can understand us." He handed it to Barn who looked it over and spoke into it, jumping back witht he freakish sound of what his words were being converted into and finally uttered a modulated "Thhhanks, ...thank you, what is this thing?" "It's a Plea Collar, it's what used to be used on prisoners from other worlds to help with parole hearings and other proceedings where language was needed." BarnCat raised an eyestripe "So I am a prisoner?" The old man piped in puffing his pipe and rocking still "No, you're now a D-Pendant, the Pendant part of your new neckwear is what signifies that you are under guardianship as a legal warded Indigen, a native ward of a legal human household." He set down his Dataceiver and stopped rocking to lean forward with a stern look in his eye, clearly a warrior although probably a retired veteran one "Without that ID Pendant on, the 'Human Society' and other pureblood racist political groups around can pick you up as an IN-D-Pendant and have you locked up as a Stray to be sold to slavework or executed in the arenas." He relented his intense posture and leaned back in his chair. <br />
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"Now I don't know your story or whyever my boys here picked you up and brought you here, but as we are decent folk who believe freedom is the right of all sentient beings, we're warding for you for now." BarnCat nodded, this man commanded respect, was not to be trifled with and despite his years looked ready to scrap at the first sign of disobedience. The younger brother stepped forward and gestured at the assembled humans "Hi uh I'm Bruner Olsen Masterson, callsign 'BatJolt!' That's my older brosib there Tyler Thomas Masterson, he goes by 'BaTiGeR'. And Mom and Dad are Max 'Bat' Masterson aka 'Max^BAT^ and Shearra Lunachrom-Masterson or 'Luna^C^' so I guess that's us and well we're wondering who ... and WHAT You are!" BarnCat stood up slowly, a bit dizzy still and fomally bowed "I am BarnCat, of the Chaotic Animal Tribe of Shade. And I'm obviously a very long way from home. What is this land?" Shearra had just finished pouring glasses of Citraprox, an artificial lemon drink "BarnCat, you are on what we call the world of Umbra Nouveau, what others call other things, it's still disputed territory despite the decrease in wars and the U.N. Council Of Three's say on things." Max shushed his spirited opinionated wife "Dearest, that white hair goes clear through to the brain, don't let your mouth get ahead of your thinking, we barely know this being, now's not the time to go making goverment commentary." Shearra snorted, but resigned returned inside to the kitchen. "The wife's a bit of an armchair activist, she voted Grimmpublican and about flipped when I registered my vote a Chaoticrat heh heh. Tyler there did too, but the muave sheep of the family there Bruner, he runs with those Zandenite Neutral Party peacenoids." BarnCat perked up, maybe he wasn't as far from home as he thought! "This is terrific news! Those names are known to me as well! On Domestic issues I tended to side with Chaos, but when it came to foreign policy Zanden knew best. Legistlatively though, Grimm had the upperhand." All three humans looked at him slackjawed as if he grew an extra eye.  <br />
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Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #3 on Jan 9, 2008, 6:21pm »<br />
{Had to stop early through because the webtv was doing that buzzing clicking threatening to lock up and forget all I had typed previously} Max leaned across the table as they all seated for supper Shearra served quietly though she was obviously listening in. <br />
"So... you're a UNitist cat?" BarnCat nodded to a passed plate of a birdlike delicacy covered in a blue gravy that did still smell quite delectable it smelled like turkey and blueberries, his mouth watered. "Yes thank you, eh what, a Unitist? I don't understand what... Oof!" Bruner elbowed BarnCat subtly just not wanting an arguement at the dinner table and the cat being closest to his unspoken wishes. Tyler came in some time later wiping his hands off from black grease and oil that also covered his clothes, a one piece uniform with an emblem of a blocky stone golemlike symbol on a patch, much like what BarnCat was now covered in but with a convenient hole for his tail. {Shearra earlier explained this particular handmedown had a history of the two boys first attempts at lighting their farts and was thus unusable until someone with a tail came along lol still the smell stuck, at least to feline smelling} <br />
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Tyler smiled at all, nodded silently to his brosib as they call it here, but the smile faded quickly remembering the unwanted new addition to his household. He clearly wasn't too into the cat. Tyler was most like his Father in height and posture, and stern expression but with black hair. <br />
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Bruner was shorter, rounder and meeker with glasses and lighter red hair, kinder eyes too. Barn found himself wanting to hang around this one more while or until he got his bearings. <br />
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Cats choose good people but- WHAP! Max slapped the table to get the cat's attention, making almost everyone jump <br />
"Hello! Yes! A UNitist! I forgive you your native naivete so I'll explain it as if you were not a hairs breadth from a laser round smoking your skullcase!" Max detailed on "Way back with the Chaolition first formed by Ira Davis Chaos things were good, not perfect but livable! His Vice Apprentice a Monk named Robus Grimm came along though and messed things up completely! He was a powerhungry itinerant monk in reality and weeded and weeded his way into further power and graces like a black terrasquid until he succeeded in what he wanted to do. He finally had Chaos framed up and trumped up on charges of conspiracy and incarcerated in the BaLrAkian Prison Grid on the Volcanic Meteoroid that Grid gets it's name from. Ira Davis though bless his blackheart finally did make his escape with the aid of six unnamed accomplices who stormed the prison and deactivated the lazlocks that lowered the hexaform beams that acted as bars. <br />
Without those if he'd have just up and run through, he'd be diced like croutons! He grew up his underground movement real quick though, many of uh many people supported him still, and so a Mediator was Summoned from the Daypleasant Colony. Lord Archivald Zanden is the name, and he found a way to keep Robus & Ira both in office sharing equal powers with Himself as the checker and balancer. And he can and does, Zanden controls all Transport, Commerce and Communications here and he's a merciless pricer who's fair but unshakably Un-Negotiable! <br />
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He'd squeeze MCredits out of Samurnoks if he could succeed at it! {Samurnoks being a now extinct species of biomechanical insect that resulted from mankind's first experiments at freeform nanite cultivation.} Together they compose our current U.N. Ruling Council. Some say this is what Umbra Nouveau needs, others, like me think something's up!" Max Masterson leaned back, eyes still fixed on BarnCat waiting for his reaction. And react he did, mouth before brains "All you speak of sounds familiar, names, even some characteristics. Where I'm from we too followed the Three Great Wizards, well before the Incursion Of Night. Now we or they I guess contend with a new Ruler of NightStalkers by name of Rrabid or now Slyth!" Tyler Thomas chuckled at this "Rrabid Slyth and his gang of NightStalker hoodlums lost their bid for power by too many struggles within, he couldn't govern for cafbeans! No fault of his, he was talked into being the figurehead and so he was first to be displaced. Morrigan Twyst and another associate Severus Chakka have escaped public notice and haven't been seen to this day." BarnCat really puzzled over this, Tyler sneered down at the cat like it was animated feces and walked around the table and sat down to eat. <br />
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One bare arm he flexed muscularly and menacingly had a tattoo of a black tiger face with a mouth full of fangs and bat wings under the ears. Bruner winced apologetically "I know this is alot to digest while we all digest foodstuffs, but hey, I'll explain more later and hey, you can come hang out with me to Klaran to see the Mechshop!" Shearra cleared her throat, "He does NOT leave Rytek City Limits without Valid ID, his own Clan Tag and a Mech! You want your new furry friend fried to a crisp out there by the weather or hostiles? Not while he's got one of my dinners in him, I do not waste good cooking on the soon-dead." <br />
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Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #4 on Jan 10, 2008, 7:05am »<br />
Everyone was off to bed so the crackle of the fireplace in the dark silence could truly be appreciated more fully, that and the company of the memory of old friends, and his old friends the memories spoke volumes, these days written volumes. With so many of his comrades, no lost to the far reaches of space and time, and yet legions of others lost from the realm of life itself it made an old man reflect on his own life and times as he felt he rounded the bend and was himself ready for that commencement march to accept the medals given to all old warriors upon reaching Valhalla. Discreetly assuring himself he wasn't getting misty eyed with a quick swipe at an eyelid he read one of hislatest snippets. "He smiled as he held the old weathered photograph. His face grainly reflected over superimposing the picture of an immense battlemech weilding an axe the size of a steel girder. This during the early Inner Sphere revivals where good old metal melee weapons came back en vogue. Its silver/grey paint scheme somehow looking chipper and optimistic amidst the smoking wreckage that served as its stage for this closing scene. How many battles have these two weathered, worlds and galaxies apart these victories spanned. The Pilot and the Robotic Combat Vehicle. Max "Bat" Masterson and his "War Machine". <br />
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"First entry, to definitely be continued." These older recollections had eroded some due to the passage of the rivers of time through his mind, they had to be mined out, delved into like seekin gold through an ancient Terran river. War Machine was a beauty though, you don't forget something like that. Based on a legendary armor clad hero written of in old graphic novelletes, WM was 100 tons of wellplaced weaponry. Missiles and Cannons and Lasers grew forth from its strength enhanced shoulders and arms and brandishing a huge battle axe it strode forth through battlefields beyond count, carving its own legend. <br />
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"And so it goes.." War Machine had a few major drawbacks though. One was speed, with a measly walking speed factor of one, running flank of two and a jumping of one, it had to be increased by the addition of triple strength myomers, though it ran the risk of debilitating and dangerous freezeups and shutdowns, it rarely had cause to worry about these as battles involving the use of this behemoth rarely lasted long enough to give this more than a passing awareness. Battles like this first one were proving grounds that served but to introduce as foreward to the grand and memorable epic that War Machine authored, on pages and pages of battlefields, written in the blood of his enemies." <br />
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Max Masterson looked up, old warrior senses dulled but weilded well enogh to pick up the entrance of another, quickly scribbled out the last additions, "And this darn cat is really pressing for attention so I'm gonna call it off here and see you guys later, remind me to pick this up again, lol." With a sigh, to those guys, who he convinced himself this woolgathering was for, those guys were dead. And he alone lived on, in a ramshackle house in Rytek's Experts District. BarnCat padded quietly in with a polite stride and sat near the fire as well. "Couldn't sleep either huh furry?" Barn looked up "No sorry, I'm a nocturnal, I nap, meditate, but it's at night I move about. I guess it's to talk with the spirits of night." Max nodded "The spirits do come unbidden when it's just you the night and your thoughts." He got up and stretched with a few audible pops he chuckled about. "Well I'm off to bed, Bruner's set you a room up in the Barn's Loft, the boy's really taken a spoiling to you. Tyler's... out... who knows where that boy goes off to on his nightly excursions. Shearra might be up a few times tonight but just to take her medications, the old bird's got some pluck in her still but her wings don't fly as well." BarnCat nodded, still crouched catlike near the flame, the light of it dancing off his glassy eyes, so like Bruner's poor departed old tomcat stray, Duke. Just a tad larger, and alot weirder. "Make youself at home, but be quiet, and be sure to get some sleep before firstsun dawn. The boys get up early to head to Klaran." BarnCat nodded again, a forced purr of acknowledgement as he fingered the still-uncomfortable collar's Translator Pendant, with newly etched in letters reading "BarnCat {CAT}"  <br />
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Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #5 on Jan 10, 2008, 7:14am »<br />
BarnCat himself sat alone now watching the fire die down to embers and really really wishing he was back at his room at the Inn of Xian Ra, wondering how he got here, and why? For what purpose? For he sensed there was one, just out of whisker's range, a purrpose, and here, on this strange mechanically marvelous life on Umbra Nouveau where tomorrow he would meet the mystery that is... a MECH. {Or two or three lol.}  <br />
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Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #6 on Jan 11, 2008, 3:14am »<br />
What they called a Loft here was a fair bit loftier than it sounded. It proved to be a cozy room built up in the rafters and was just great to catch soem shuteye in until a halfremembered dream of the CAT Clanimal Chaoskull Emblem half eaten away by flames loud enough to almost drown out the sound of an eagle's deathscreech plummeting fromt he skies into the flames. He jerked awake eyes closed still but laid back down with a sigh. Things must not be going at all well back in Shade. His ears must still be dreaming because he heard voices outside and catches of conversation, maybe it was Tyler returning from his mysterious night activities "....yeah a cat.." "..much you think for the fur..." "...touch it or brosib will throw a.." "...think about..offer and..to us..." BarnCat laid still, and listened to departing footsteps but one set of steps approaching, then the smell of black oilstains and a new type of heavy alcohol smell, but had to lay still. <br />
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Still enough to hear a "Hmmmheh clikclik-Pow!" whispered at the foot of his bed and exiting footsteps and snickering. Now how was he supposed to get any sleep? He didn't know what clikclikpow was, but the smell of menace in that was so strong it reminded him of facing down a griefer unrelentingly bloodthirsty and full up on insane rage but taking glee in others' misery just the same that it was clear he was Not going to get any sleep tonight.  <br />
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Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #7 on Jan 11, 2008, 3:54am »<br />
Firstsun Dawn was aptly named, for as it rose a couple others seemed to follow on either side at varying levels of rise and brightness, one red sun and a blue sun, smaller than the center large yellow one. No Wonder the U.N. landscape was a wasteland. Barn surprisingly WAS able to get some sleep, as he found out being jarred from it by a giant metal hand shaking his bed! He leapt up to his feet and looked down from the loft, one of the <br />
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BarnCat leapt at the arm, scurried up along to the shoulder and looked into the transparent face part of the head, eye to eye with Tyler who looked a tad shocked. "Pretty well, well enough.. Tyler, and how did YOU Sleep having only been back a few hours ago?" A slip of the tongue that, but a graceful flip back as Tyler's Mech slapped at his shoulder annoyed, but the cat was already sliding down it's back with claws slowing his descent and a nails on chalkboard noise of claws on metal almost drowing out the reply "Presumptive Felinoid freak, I wasn't Out for that long! I only was out for a few sixties, but what business is it of your's?" Bruner Olsen Masterson walked in "Tyler, can't I sleep in a smidge without me finding you in here terrorizing Our guest?" The mech slumped and quieted, it's internal rumblings coming to a hissing slowing stop. "Frag! On! Toast! Thanks for the messing up my paintjob, gawdclawful. Bruner, you.. or he are repairing this or.. I'll tell Dad about the distiller!" Bruner blanched, his bootleg HyperCaf Distiller was supposed to have been gotten rid of and his HyperCaf habit rehabilitated. To have the elder Masterson knowing of both's persisting existence would be disasterous! Tyler had no compunctions about holding this over Bruner's head as a bargaining chip whenever the occasion arose, blackmail more like it. "Yep B&B, that's right! So complete repairs? And soon I expect? Or we take the Jolt outta BatJolt's HyperCaf habit and we can't have that eh Twitchy? Bad enough your nerves are so highscale you can hardly pilot a Movator without 5thgearing it into pedestrians..." <br />
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Bruner bowed his head in mock defeat to hide his anger "Fine, full repaint. And I'll throw in a myomer recalibration, just because you're due for it anyways, the 'Norris' has beem limping since you showed off that Stomp-X spinkick trick and cracked the kneejoint housing, been tearing myomer bundles ever since." Tyler crossed his arms, smiled, then roughly patted Bruner on the back. "Ah see that's why I like you Lil Brosib, you know your shiv, a right tooling son of a citag. As your 'Aghast' mech can attest. Despite your habits or the company you keep. Oh and B.O.?" Bruner sighed "It's Bruner Olsen, Mr. Tyler Thomas or do I call you T.T.?" "Sure B.O., but B.O.? I wanna remind you that Mom said the furball gets a Mech too, so you're training it to at least Mechpilot and he is NOT using any of Mine! I don't want shed fur and feces on my leather seating." Bruner threw up his hand in defeat and waited til Tyler was back inside the house main. Grumbled "How would that be any different than n..uh well hey uh BarnCat? I've taken the liberty of reworking your armor we found you in into a neurohelm and coolant suit!" <br />
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BarnCat tilted his head and looked to where Bruner was pointing. His old armor though pitted and cracked was filled in and fused sealed tight with a glowing blue crystal element giving it the appearance of lightning strikes. It hung tiredly off a frame and cables. No mention of the missing Foil and Shield, a query for later. <br />
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"And you can use one of my Mechs, it should be right up your alley lol cat, sorry, joking." The immense metal figure had a boxy head with a snouty protrusion in front and perched on thin birdlike legs. "It's perfect, I mean Purrfect, for you. It's all built on a Viper Chassis so I called it so, well uh, BarnCat, meet the 'RatSnake'!" BarnCat extended a paw up in greeting to the giant metal beast, <br />
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"Greetings! I come in peace, Large One, in hopes we might be soon friends!" Bruner covered his mouth and laughed as quietly as possible. There were some things to be taught..,  <br />
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Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #8 on Jan 11, 2008, 4:25am »<br />
"Step forward once, good, okay a little quicker you almost got offbalanced, now left foot up, forward and plant, goood, you're getting it!" <br />
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Bruner clapped how was that, the catalien could be taught to Mech! <br />
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"Okay now hop down outta there, Mom's got breakfast done for us before we Mech on to Klaran." Bruner winced as "Okay I-iii-IIII-EEEEEEOOOWR!" <br />
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BarnCat's translator pendant must be too close to the neurohelm's vocoder, the feedback must be excruciating and was louder with Barn's yells inside of it! Bruner ran to the remote control relay and shut off the vocoder and ambulatory relay. BarnCat slumped and weakly shakily crawled out of the opening cockpit. "Sorry about that, Cat. Uh let me remove the NH there." <br />
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Bruner could swear the cat's ear's were ringing so badly even he could hear them. BarnCat smiled though "Hwow! Was that like a direct hit of maniacal shriek or what?" "It was a shriek alrighty, how're your ears?" <br />
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"Singing my praises, let's eat breakfast." Bruner looked him over carefully and nodded, "Sure ...sure okay. I'll lower vocoder sensitivity after we eat and before we go. Klarans about a dozen jetjumps away but I don't want you frying your ears out on the way there." Barn nodded patted Bruner's shoulder in gratitude and wobbled off listing slightly to port. <br />
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Bruner closed the door quietly and pulled out a bottle of an arcing sparking brown fluid and took a swig off it, closed his eyes and hummed and jittered, then breathing heavily he re-secluded the bottle and popped a breathmint caplet into his mouth and followed the Cat inside.  <br />
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Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #9 on Jan 12, 2008, 10:36pm »<br />
{I'd post more but I'm having some serious technical issues with the webtv, it's been flashing Repair Or Replace messages at me every other week and has giving me this Publisher Refuses you Access to this page messages even if it's just to press Post Reply! But there will be more.}  <br />
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Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #10 on Jan 22, 2008, 5:46am »<br />
Stepping lightly in the RatSnake was not something you could easily do even if it was piloted by BarnCat. Tyler walked slightly ahead as if to disassociate himself from BarnCat and Bruner who walked alongside in his Aghast unit. BarnCat could almost forget he was piloting and just imagine it as another suit of armor, and array if ranged magic weapons, and, well okay it was still a bit much to mentally digest but it was managable. BzZkIkT! "Hey you two, Klaran's in range, I'm going to go ahead and divert course 15 degree, meet you in the MechShop." Bruner looked at BarnCat who thumbs-upped he'd heard as well and relied, "Right, sure you aren't trying to lose us before you go talk to your cooler friends?" The Tyson unit unit raised on massive fist and arrayed it's fingers to a dismissive gesture that told Bruner where cracking wise sat with him. "You mind your manners, slagmunch, I still outrank you." And the Tyson unit, aka Tyler's "Norris" Mech strode into the city. Earlier at Breakfast Bruner and the old man Max explained the Clans system, but it was so like his homeworld's he nodded and ate enthusiastically. He'd look over the list of CLans here in Umbra Nouveau later, he'd have to, quite a few looked familiar and were led by familiar names. Max and Shearra had waved as the trio departed for Klaran piloting their massive Mechs due east. <br />
"Max, the cat thingie's actually operating the RatSnake better than Bruner has." "Don't count your kills before they're tallied Shearra, he has to make it to Klaran and back." "Oh hush Maxie, he's in good hands with our boys." Max laughed "that's what i'm worried about." Now standing outside Klaran, Bruner leading BarnCat through the entry ID processing procedure, explaining to the town guard BarnCat's citizenship status, sketchy Clan registry, and reason for visit. BarnCat flicked an ear and looked around restlessly, something was up, the air before the storm kind of smell was about, and his fur was rising like SsHhBaMpPFfT! The RatSnake's cockpit and seat were empty, and it began to fall forward, as Bruner slackjawed, watched the Viper chassis mech topple unoccupied.  <br />
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Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #11 on Jan 25, 2008, 2:35am »<br />
SsZzHhWapF! Darkness, lots of dirt, facedown in the RatShake also facedown in the dirt as well even. "Now that was a rush, for seconds there I coulda swore I was back in..." BarnCat lookd around, the glowing buttons flashing like gems in a magical cavern, the small pictures that told him the various statuses, statusi... stuffs about the Mech. "..Xian.. Ra?" The world seemd to tilt as two unknown mech set the RatSnake back upright, BarnCat did the next best thing and re-established footing. "Bonehead to pilot, status?" BarnCat looked around frantically, that voice came from somewhere in the cabin! "Repeat, Bonehead to what looks like a 6 foot tall housecat? Status!" BarnCat looked out through the viewport as it's polarized opacity compensated for sunlight and about shrieked, a mech stood before him with it's helmsection sculpainted up to resemble a wicked skull! Like a Death's Head Helm this was, but done up in a slivery steel and bonewhite patterning, very impressive really. "Gulp, uh status uh doing pretty okay, there bone...head?" <br />
"Good to hear, proceed to the inners for screening and scanchecks then you're free to roam the city, your friends are waiting inside...." Bonehead's Mech affected a massive metal scale salute of sorts "..and Welcome to Klaran. Enjoy your stay." <br />
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BarnCat tried saluting back but the RatSnake's arms setup was a tad different, klonking himself upside the helmcabin... cockpit with an autocannon barrel. "Absolutely and thanks!" After pilotting the RatSnake's awkward frame into the Inners, a well set Mechbay and debarking BarnCat caght sight of Bruner Olsen and Tyler Thomas! The Mastersons were shoulder to shoulder snapping salutes to a uniformed older gentleman in a much fancier uniform. <br />
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"CAT! Barny, C'mere and meet the guy who uh saved you I guess?" Bruner waved a sweeping gesture to the older man as if he were a statue or painting he was presenting "Barn? Meet Dustin Fox, Callsign Bonehead! He's one of the best of the best, and therefore the Master Trainer." BarnCat extended a gloved claw and shook hands in the weird human custom "Meased to pleet you sir, you were the one outside who helped me back to my feet?" "Well kitto that was either me or yet another of the others who like to impersonate me out there." Behind him stood the massive framed brooding CPU-Mech, Bonehead's obviously and one of many CPU-Mechs each town based their simulations on in the arena lounges that Umbra Nouveau Newbies and Experts alike enjoyed long hours battling it out with. It was all coming back to him, and the dissolving memory of Xian Ra, whatever that was, was somethinging away to nothingness. <br />
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Bonehead offered to buy them all drinks, Tyler or BaTiGeR as Bonehead referred to him as nodded briskly and was the first in, not one for courtesies this one. Bruner waited for Bonehead and BarnCat to head in first, looked rapidly around a bit concerned, winked and followed the group. A sleek black domeshaped hovercar across the street from the Mechafe gunned it's rotors 45 tilt and zoomed off on other stealthy business.  <br />
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Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #12 on Jan 25, 2008, 2:59am »<br />
Bonehead, the Mastersons BaTiGeR and BatJolt and a still slightly out of place BarnCat all sat at the Open 3 Lounge. Open Threez were the classiest of the midclass lounges, you could kick it in style in he Experts lounge, but real warriors rubbed shoulders with danger at the ground levels. Tyler leaned across the table chummily "So there BH, how's business out this stretch, haven't seen you since that little tussle in the Gamma Trion of Wyvern!" Bonehead laughed "TuSsLe? Tylerboy I barely broke a sweat out there, those 3 scout mechs were way too far south for their own good, I could have handled them with both Gausses overheated." Bruner piped in "If I may sir? Gauss Cannons don't ah Overheat! The electrails are built on heatsinks to fade even the faint heatsig they emit compared to say energy weapons and artillery pieces." <br />
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Bonehead looked at him blankly, Tyler glared, BarnCat paid abnormal amounts of attention to his coffee or whatever this was, it was real real good stuff! <br />
Bonehead laughed "Haa haha Bruner you are such a tech-head, but hey that's why we pay you the big mcreds!" Bruner smiled a bit ashamed but slipped a smirk at Tyler at this small triumph, Tyler snorted and looked away, BarnCat was nosedeep in his cup licking away the last of the coffee stuff noisily. <br />
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Bonehead laughed again "Whoa there kitto, I mean shall I order you another HyperCaf?" "Yeahyeahyeahyeah! IfYouwouldplease?? ThisstuffisPrime!!!" Bonehead got up and walked to the bar, followed by a very very eager cat who seemed downright jubilant. Tyler and Bruner remained seated, another awkward silence of moment but not for long as <br />
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"Great Bruner, look haaa" Tyler shattered the uncomfortable silence by becoming even more grating to be around with "Now we got two HyperCaf freaks in the household!" Bruner slammed the table with both fists as he stood up, Tyler too stood, and still a foot taller than Bruner and way better physically. Tyler loomd over rumbling "What. What was that? What bigman? Mr Techno, do something, make something happen. Cause I guarantee you I will bust you up." <br />
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Bruner sat down slowly mumbling "Someday you're going to eat every little remark, every insult, raw and bloody." Tyler smiled as Bonehead and BarnCat returned to the table, Bone carrying a cup and BarnCat carrying a modest five cups. Tyler spoke at Bruner in a low pitch as the two approached "You aint got the chassis to dance with me, wirehead, don't step up or you'll get knocked down, again." <br />
Then smiled up as Bonehead and BarnCat took their seats again "Hey boys, me and the Cat were talking and he wants to take me on, take on a great haha, in a Mechsim Match! You guys wanna watch us?" Next up, Round 1, and a bit of a shake up.  <br />
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Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #13 on Jan 25, 2008, 4:31am »<br />
BarnCat punches in his memorized access code and started up the RatSnake's powerplant. His intercom buzzed, it was BoneHead "Okay rules are easy kitto, two mechs enter, one mech leaves, then the simulation ends. Ready to rumble?" Simulation, Barn thought, this is physical I'm in an arena facing off against BoneHead who's piloting something similar to Bruner's Aghast mech and he's moving like he really knows what he's doing and WHAM! A missile the size of a tree log flew at him and bounced off the RatSnake's left shoulder! BoneHead's equipped in Ranger! So logically BarnCat accelerated to a running charge and used the momentum to enforce an affirmative Stomp-X kick to the CPU-mech's torso effectively stopping his charge but stomping a mudhole Bonehead. "Wow good shot furry, and as you've done this before okay, the kitto gloves are off, I think I've just been hustled by a real warrior, so now I can really cut loose!" And that he did, a flurry of smaller missiles swarmed at him like angry birds, causing the RatSnake's pilot to reflexively over his face causing the RatSnake to mimic this move, klonking it's boxy head with the dualcannon again. "Jebus Crisis! He's fighting to win! Time to snap to!" <br />
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BarnCat flipped open a small lid on his leftarm controls, thumbed the OK button and fired off a rapid succession of Medium Plasma Laser bursts in a glowing line of dashes as he walked away and north, sideways strafing BoneHead in a move that almost looked calmed and thoughtful and decisive, concealing the Cat was still scared from this match, and wired to the whiskers on HyperCaf, and really had to use the litterbox. Tyler was almost impressed watching from the empty stands, empty except for his worried younger brother who chewed his nails watching his new furred friend and one of his own better mechs taking a shredding, both were barely concealing their reactions. This was a good show. Tyler had 9 Mcreds bet on BoneHead. BarnCat followed through with a couple more run-and-kicks, and some withdrawn strafing Dualcannon shots. Soon it was 3/3, Open lounges 1,2&3 cheered raucously and awhile later BarnCat was carried on their shoulders. BoneHead wobbled in a bit later "Wow, that was good, remind me to be nicer to My cat when I get home!" But somtimes such moments are shortlived because I like intense story plots. The revelry was interrupted though, the city of Klaran was quaking! Screams and panic ensued! <br />
BarnCat reflexively reached for his foil, but none was there, and he could barely see the Mastersons in the rushing stampede. "We're getting shelled!" "Klaran is burning!" Rubble from toppling buildings raind down outside as windows shattered from flying debris, BarnCat, Bruner, Tyler and BoneHead ran to the Mechbay, "Holy Merkley! Oh no... BoneHead Look! It's yaWn!" A very large metallic demonic menacing Mech was outside the city firing every weapon on it's body, and over the intercom "Moo!" Tyler ducked a flying wall fragment, "Great and he's piloting the Cowrod! We can't deal with this alone. Let's scram out!" yaWn and his Cowrod mech pressed in closer keeping the steady weaponry raining heavy. Tyler clambered up into the Norris and was using it's Tysonic muscley arms to pry open the doors for escape. "Get into your mechs and cruise! It's our only chance!" Bruner nodded as he lowered the lid to his Aghast and sat readying the controls, but BarnCat stood frozen in fear, the RatSnake was destroyed! Completely! <br />
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It'd just won him three arena rounds against the great Bonehead and now was a loose hectic pile of burning metal pieces! "Barn! Grab any mech and Go!" <br />
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BarnCat whipped around, eyes wide and saw yaWn's mech, the Cowrod had achieved full penetration into the city and was pointedly destroying everything moving or built in it's path. BarnCat looked and saw a Mech that resembled a sinister smileyface on legs. Grudge chassis to us Mechaneers. Emblazoned on it's left leg was it's name. It was the Mischief, and was this a boon from the heavens or what, Lucky, fated, a sign from... "BOOooOOMm!" the ground exploded and all was dust and cough cough smoke and another guttural modulated roar from the Cowrod's vocoder as it seemed to lock it's glassy gaze onto him like a chess piece that had a King in inescapable check, "Woof!" In any language that was trouble for felinoids. BarnCat could hardly remember with the speed getting into the Mischief he now commandeered, but it was natural to him soon enough. He ran to catch up with the familiar forms of the Aghast and the Norris "Okay guys, back to uh Rytek?" BoneHead's voice crackled "All call, Mastersons and pet, over!" <br />
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{PeT?!} "We read you BH, we're cruising back to Rytek. We'll regroup at Klaran next FirstSun!" "Negative, I repeat Negative, the Cowrod will track you back to Rytek and yaWn will make quick work of your family and home, Head due East more. We'll meet up at Azlan." Sighs "Azlan it is, wait whaddya mean Meet Up?!" "What'd he mean Pet?" "SHADDUP CAT! BH, me and Bruner can wait up for you, there's no need to meet up later!" Bonehead's laughter and a firm "I'm staying and defending Klaran, might not survive yaWn's brand of chaos, but I can give him one helluva repair bill. And if I survive, hahaheh the Cat owes me 13 Mcreds for the HyperCafs." yaWn, wait duh, yaWn was here? A readout on the table-like surface of the Mischief's control panel read yaWn{CTC}! "Guys, I know this warrior! I can probably, damn why is this intertalk thingy not worki-" Tyler's voice growled over the speakers, "I've put you on Ignore, Cat, your blathering is only gonna distract us, now get out into the worldspace and proceed east! Bruner you guide front, I'll cover the flank!" "Wash your hands afterwards." Bruner muttered. "You too Bruner, you go on Ignore too if you can't shut your trap you're gonna feel the power of ignore then I'm gonna put my mech's boot upside your-" A silence, Bruner had put Tyler on Ignore! And within muted moments of a rushed passage between mountain and lake and a turn north into a mountain valley the city of Azlan, untouched for now, greeted the weary trio with a deceptively peaceful sunset. And from a hidden distance atop a mountain outcrop, a lone figure watched through his thermoculars, and grinned. Next up curiouser and curiouser, plots and intrigues, and a cigar break!  <br />
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Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #14 on Feb 17, 2008, 3:41am »<br />
{Story indefinitely on hold, as Nextel's taken off the Cosmic and maybe all the WAP games content off my phone's menu and this is a play and display type of story with a bit of spice and spunk slapped onto it for spirit. Boost still Shades, but Nextel is uncosmic and finite for now. I'll find something to do with this tale though. I left the merry little band taking refuge in Azlan, shadowed by mysterious forces to their flank and unknown encounters still to the fore. <br />
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Still waters can still run deep so maybe plumbing the depths of some background/backstory will do.}  <br />
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Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #15 on Feb 18, 2008, 7:41am »<br />
Barn are you sure? I gotta go through the News link on the main menu... my menu options go 4, 4, 2, 3, 4... they freaked me out last week, too. Goes News, Sports & More, Entertainment, Fun & Games, Action/Adventure, Shade.  <br />
BarnCatInvasion of Chaos****Chaotic Animal Tribe<br />
Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #16 on Feb 18, 2008, 7:51pm »<br />
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Microbrowser.. games, ringers. Nope. Tetris. Crankdat Batman-popit. Juicy. ... games? Jewelquest. pacman. milliondollarsomethig.., NBA, <br />
{Nothing Cosmic on this. If this keeps up I'll call Nextel and have them unsubscribe me from the Cosmic games, no sense in paying for them if I can't even see or access them.}  <br />
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Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #17 on Feb 19, 2008, 9:01pm »<br />
Azlan. The sun was rising and imposing it's light stubbornly through a dusty window at an Inn in Azlan. Shadows across the desk shortened their shadows of a lazpen and a stack of Mcreds across a note which read "Get well quick 'Cat, you've been out for awhile but the Medocs say you're recovering nicely. Your newly acquired Grudge unit, the 'Mischief' has a leaking nucleacoreactor and had .0001 coolant count. You took some heavy megarads but you should be clear and clean by now. Get up when ya can and meet up with us N/NW at a place called 'Starry's Cold Chocolate Fizzles!' <br />
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They serve a HyperCaf there to kill for btw. Mcreds are for you to pay the room for us and use the change to maybe re-ammo up. After breakfast, so to speak, we're taking a route back to Rytek that TT has plotted out for us that should have us safely under yaWn's radar. The rest we'll just deal with as it comes, but you've used up enough daylight reading this letter so Get A Move On! Jk, Bruner Olsen Masterson. BatJolt!{CRS}" BarnCat zipped up his uniform, shuffling his flank until his tail could comfortably pop out of the seat hole and wearily wobbled downstairs, digging clawmarks into the rustic plaswood railing in his foggy attempts to remain righted. <br />
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A meek couple heading up the stairs spotted this grim morning visage and suddenly decided they really preferred the elevator.  <br />
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BarnCatInvasion of Chaos****Chaotic Animal Tribe<br />
Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #18 on Feb 19, 2008, 9:05pm »<br />
{Fyi yes I am back in, thanks Gladriel and my own curious plodding patience, will MECH out a bit tonight, walking out a few more chapters ahead of the story to look for anything interesting.}  <br />
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Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #19 on Feb 21, 2008, 7:05pm »<br />
BarnCat strode outdoors, scratching a nagging itch on the back of his neck. <br />
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He checked his clan registry and id translator collar, everything was apprently in place, but something seemd a bit wrong. Hovering on the edge of instincts, something worried him.  <br />
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BarnCatInvasion of Chaos****Chaotic Animal Tribe<br />
Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #20 on Feb 21, 2008, 7:23pm »<br />
Never had Hero's Studded Leather Armor been so Revealing! BarnCat politely covered his eyes, but sneaking peeks, just to keep from bumping into tables on the way to join the Mastersons at the corner table. The fierce but wildly attractive female warrior was chatting spiritedly with Tyler Thomas who smiled up at her laughing and making unashamed eye contact with a different pair of forward anatomy. She zeroed in on Barn as he crept forward and pointed exclaiming "There's that Catguy I've heard about! Hm, what a handsome fwuffums he be!" BarnCat could thank facial fur for hiding the blush, Bruner got up and made room for Barn to scoot past and sit, and that he did quickly. Bruner gave him a once over "How ya feeling there? Sleep okay?" Barn nodded, even looking away from the scantclad leather spiked beauty her scent was purrsuasive. "Hey there shyguy," She boomed, extending a surprisingly well toned arm across the table for a handshake, "I'm Domin8or, one of Azlan's current arena champs." <br />
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BarnCat took her hand, and she yiped thinking it was in for a bite, but he politely and chivalrously kissed the fingertips, not shiverlessly though lol. Her bright red hair shimmered as her face froze with awkward puzzlement, and Tyler pushed her hand away from Barn's snout, "Hey heynow, the lady don't want cat germs! Easy there. Sorry Dom, our retinue here's a different cultured sort." Domin smiled, fanning her face playfully "Oh null persp, chummer, that was.. certainly very interesting. If he can pilot a mech as well as he can charm then 'm in for a... Real quality.. workout!" Bruner leaned over and above the din of the erstablishment filled him in "Domin80r's your next opponent in Arena 1." Tyler too leaned in, but with a mocking sneer "And if ya lose to her, then you get to be razzed for losing to a girl, no mercy chummer." <br />
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BarnCat folded his arms and leaned back away from them both, nose in the air "No difference it makes to me, where I am from the Women are often as much warriors as the men are, if not moreso!" Tyler snuffed "Bet ya didn't get any action there then, wussycat." <br />
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BarnCat leaned forward and stood "I've touched those already loved deeper than those they were with, I've probed depths of feeling unknown for a gift, I've plucked up roses from impossible desert sand, her heart is your's but her eyes are mine, and I'll have both with that rose in her hand. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a match to make... time to getting to that is heh." Tyler went through a transition from stunned to angry while Bruner tried hiding the laughs.  <br />
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BarnCatInvasion of Chaos****Chaotic Animal Tribe<br />
Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #21 on Feb 21, 2008, 7:41pm »<br />
Two rough tussles later and BarnCat wobbled back in smiling leaning on Domin8or's muscled shoulder as they both laughed their way back to the table. "I lost! Twice! Hahaaah!" he said. Bruner and Tyler raised eyebrows and a third person sittin with them raised both of his own. This was Vorbix, other reigning champion of Azlan and Domin80r's Official Otherhalf and he wasn't looking to comfortable with the new fur around her neck at the moment, it was no mink and he was no apparel. Vorbix stood up "Heather, away from him! You, Cat, we're next! And if you're too tired out after the... matches with my wife, then I will definitely kill you!" His striped mohawks of electric blue hair wobbling with anger looked almost comical, this one Tyler had a laugh about, and Bruner chewed his nails.  <br />
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BarnCatInvasion of Chaos****Chaotic Animal Tribe<br />
Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #22 on Feb 21, 2008, 7:52pm »<br />
And that one was three victories, which sent the roadwarriorlooking blue haired urchin headed hotrod squeeling back to his room. Domin8or walked up smiling and sat next to Tyler. "Cat I watched those matches, they were fraggin spectaculoso! But you might want to pace yourself before you erase yourself, you can ride that metacannon trigger for awhile but you have to let it cool off" a wink "because there'll be uses for it later." She stood up dragging Tyler with her "C'mon handsome, it's time to get you your Mcred's worth." BarnCat froze, ugh omg she's a... businesswoman so to speak?! <br />
She leaned across the table "And you can be next as soon as your metacannon cools down hah! Btw, you might wanna watch your step in these parts. Mechs aren't the only things scrappd for money." With this she slipped him a envelope marked "To the Cat, from BoneHead! Urgent! Read Alone!"  <br />
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Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #23 on Feb 22, 2008, 12:03am<br />
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BarnCatInvasion of Chaos****Chaotic Animal Tribe<br />
Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #24 on Feb 22, 2008, 9:03am<br />
Wandering to the shadowed part of the busy pub, almost sidetracked by the chocolate smelling HyperCafs BarnCat snuck some sideways glances and flicked open one claw to open the letter, in it of course was the much welcomed voucher for 4500 Mcreds "towards the loss of your dear giant metal buddy" and a scribbled message, scratching at his neckbones again he read: Quote:<br />
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Kitto, time is short so I'll make it short. Buzzings through the grapevine have picked up the recent added presence of some Human Society punks, probably in town on another hidejob. I haven't seen them in these parts for months now and I suspect they're in the northern reaches for one purpose. You. I strongly urge you, just cause I like your style, to watch your back, even around those you think you can trust, nothing's secret, nothing's sacred. Those HS scum market in hides, slaves, and other more grisly doings but who tipped them off is a mystery to me, very few people knew about you ahead of time enough to dispatch their goons up here to recon. Btw, yaWn is not associated with them, he's a hellion true, but he's more a force of nature. A healthy Indigen, especially one with your styly fur will fetch enough Mcreds to corrupt anyone. I'll do a little more digging around discreetly and will keep you updated. <br />
Watch Your Back! Cause you still owe me for the HyperCafs, fangface. Over and out, BoneHead.BarnCat closed the letter shakily, and his claws became a blur shredding the letter into tiny bits. Tyler Thomas walked by roughly shouldering him "Saddle up Stripes, we're cruising on to Milyn." Bruner walked by meekly hopping back as Barn hissed "We indeed. Lead the way."
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&quot;250&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;I'll leave that to Aqrn to explain, she is far more passionate on that subject.
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&quot;250&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;Poor gamers or poor administration or a combination of the two? I might be able to identify. I have before me a Boost minutes card, it's sat for a day already now, it pays for the phone that plays Shade. But given the present state of things over there, each time renewing minutes has actually felt oddly less like fun to get back into. I even delayed buying it to vacation from it for awhile while building an army in Mech and beating opponents to scrap in Bots lol. The chatrooms are sometimes stuffed with indecipherable horny crackheads, the outside world is alot more crowded with standing starers who could be up to anything, and the admin seems to have a sarcastic contemptuous attitude towards their customers to them since their main best guy, Grimm, left. And nobody there can ƒç†ing Spell!
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&quot;250&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;I read through the <a href="http://www.runescape.com">http://www.runescape.com</a>/ 's very own <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runescape">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runescape</a> and wonder if it was the Wilderness Revenants? We have something like that in Shade, they don't attack until attacked, but they attack weakly and die easily, dey r teh No0bZorZ! Jk, they're Bog Wraiths.
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&quot;240&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>That really was some unfortunate timing for you to be giving the bride a dirty look. \&quot;Oh look, they're taking a picture. Hrrmmm!\&quot;</p>

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<p>Such a cutie.</p>&quot;
&quot;250&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>Nah, the revenants are vicious and attack mindlessly... Especially when I'm looking at some other web page and not at the one in which I am playing RuneScape. Then I come back and bang! I'm dead. And lost all of the good stuff I was carrying... Except for my three most valuable items. I get to keep those.</p>

<p>But I'm still dead. And hoping vainly that I might be able to make it back to my body in under 1 min so I can pick up the stuff that's lying all over the ground that used to be mine until I was murdered (the stuff disappears after a minute or two). But then I'm attacked by another revenant who freezes me so that I can't run and wails on me for a little while, whilst I am completely unarmed and unarmoured.</p>

<p>My favourite. That actually happened to me on my last day as a member. I resisted replacing all of my member items, since I was not going to be a member anymore.</p>

<p>But that doesn't bother me. Nor does the removal of non-consensual pvp SLAUGHTER. That ticked a lot of people off, but not me. I like to be able to do quests and kill monsters without worrying that someone is going to come along and kill me.</p>

<p>The \&quot;wilderness\&quot; in RS used to be completely pvp, but there were quests and monsters out there that could only be found in the wilderness... Quests that I wanted to do and monsters that I wanted to kill. But I was not comfortable with going out there since I could lose all of my items while doing so.</p>

<p>So I like that I can now use the \&quot;wilderness\&quot; area without being killed by players. The revenants are just something else to contend with. Oooh! Monsters that are more mindless than the players that used to kill me! Goody! But the revenants really don't bother me. It's a good trade-off.</p>

<p>What ultimately caused Ag and I to quit RS was equal trade enforcement. Players are no longer permitted to trade items to other players at any old price that they want to. Nope. RS is now assigning a value to each and every item in the game, and is enforcing \&quot;equal trade\&quot;... Which means that I lose money on every item that I sell. Items that I had spent months making, and had planned to make a profit off of, are now barely worth anything.</p>

<p>They tell us that the prices are actually being determined by the players, which they pretty much are, but those players are all bots or morons that don't care how much money they make from a sale, and so they sell for the lowest price available, and therefore continually bring down the market value of every item in the game. Which means I would have to sell for less.</p>

<p>And what's worse than that is that I can't trade items to Ag (or anybody else) for free. Ag and I work together on a lot of big projects in the game. Like making arrows. I give Ag some raw materials, he refines the stuff, and trades me back some arrows. Ag gets some game experience (which equates to leveling), and I get some arrows.</p>

<p>Now we can't do this because of equal trade enforcement. Ag would have to pay me for the items that I give him initially, then I would have to buy them back for even more, and hey, let's face it! This was supposed to be free labour! It was getting us both ahead in the game, and now they want me to pay for that? Pfft.</p>

<p>Equal trade also prevents me from using Ag as a pack mule, or he using me. There's a skill in RS called runecrafting. You basically take some rock stuff (called rune essence) to an altar, and turn the essence into a specific kind of rune, like nature runes or law runes, which you can use for magic spells and stuff. But the rune essence is worth about a third of the value of the resulting runes. So Ag would have to buy the runes from me, then I'd have to pay three times as much to get the runes back. Not cool.</p>

<p>And then there's the crafting skill, with which you can make leather armour and jewelery and whatnot. If a player wanted a set of dragonhide armour, they used to be able to trade some dragon hides to a crafter to get (basically) a free set of armour. That can't happen any more.</p>

<p>Plus, we used to give each other free stuff all the time. If one of us died, we help the other person buy new armour and stuff. If I got a cool piece of armour dropped from a monster, I would give it to Ag if it was better than what he had. Now I can't. He'd have to pay for it. And honestly, he can't afford that stuff. It's way too valuable. ^.^</p>

<p>So yeah, I can't make money in the game any more, and Ag and I pretty much can't play together any more.  They pretty much made the game so that you have to play by yourself. We used to be able to trade items back and forth, and now we can't. I don't want to play that way.</p>

<p>To be fair, Jagex (owns RS) is trying to find some sort of compromise for the inter-friend trading. They are trying to put together some sort of borrowing system, which may or may not be a tolerable solution. But they're in no hurry to turn that out. They've got other priorities. And now I have a new game to play. Yay World of Warcraft.</p>

<p>I think that if they do come up with a reasonable solution, I'd go back to RS though. World of Warcraft is pretty boring and repetitive. O.o</p>&quot;
&quot;250&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;And that's pretty much the short version of it. If anybody is really at all interested, the following is what I posted on the RuneScape forums. The thread was locked four or five times and I received a 24-hr ban for the first time I posted it. Please note that exchange rate has probably changed since I wrote this, and I refer to some suggestions that I posted on the RS forums, which I feel are irrelevant to post here. =)<br />
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This thread has been posted before and locked. I was told I could repost this as long as I adhered to the code of conduct. I, however, do not know how I have broken the rules. I've read the code of conduct before and after having posted this, and nothing sticks out as being inappropriate.<br />
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I am posting here because I have canceled my subscription. When I canceled my subscription, I was not provided the opportunity to express my real reasons for my cancellation. The select box did not contain my reasons. It was suggested upon my cancellation that I take my reasons to the forums, so that Jagex may be informed. Jagex asked for my reasons, and here they are.<br />
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You may not feel that it is necessary for me to tell people that I am quitting my subscription. You may feel that this is going to lead to flaming. However, I feel that people should know that I have canceled my subscription in order for them to fully grasp what I am saying. If you would like to hide the contents of posts containing flaming, be my guest.<br />
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If someone would care to be specific about what part of this thread is inappropriate, I will alter the contents and repost. Thanks.<br />
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I am a complete RuneScape addict. I absolutely love this game. However, due to the updates planned for the new year, I have canceled my subscription, and so has my fiance.<br />
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I have a number of reasons, and I also intend to supply some suggestions when I'm done these posts. I am extremely invested in this game, and I will probably go completely mad without it, but I will not support these changes.<br />
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My complaints concerning equal trade enforcement: I can't trade potions for herbs, which was a huge contributer to my herblore skill lvl. I can't trade bowstrings for flax or d'hide armour for dragon hides, which contributed to my crafting lvl. I can't trade runes for pure essence, which I often did for friends to help my runecrafting lvl. I can not sell a law rune for 1k gold anymore, nor can I even sell a law rune for 350gp through the Grand Exchange, which is my standard selling price. I also can not sell my iron throwing knives for 40gp ea, which was what I had intended to sell them for since before I even started making them. I can't give supplies for making items to a friend (my fiance makes brutal arrows for me because I spend a lot of time ranging zogres for their bones, but we will no longer be able to trade the arrows nor will we be able to trade the supplies for making the arrows with). I have given my fiance a dragon wc axe, dragon platelegs and many other things, which I will no longer be able to do. I have also given a friend I met on RuneScape 1.5m gold to help her firemaking lvl. I won't be able to do that anymore.<br />
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I am not going to have prices dictated to me. I will no longer have any free choices in this game when it comes to trade, therefore, I will no longer pay 7.30CDN to play this game.<br />
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Speaking of which, I had a look around, and you state that the cost per month to play here is 5.00USD; 3.20GBP; equivalent in local currency. I checked today and 5.00USD is equal to 5.07CDN and 3.20GBP is equal to 6.63CDN. It looks to me like I'm being overcharged.<br />
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I've fallen victim to many a scam in my time playing RS. I've lost two whips (traded for a Warrior ring and a Seers ring... I'm sure everybody knows the scam by now). I've been lured and lost 1.6m gold (disregarding the rune wc axe, highwayman mask and numerous other items I was carrying) when I was trying to buy another whip. I've sold full rune with a dds for 50k gold in another scam. Just yesterday I accidentally sold 200 law runes for 10k when the player had claimed to be paying 500gp for each rune. This stuff happens. And I'd rather put up with these inconveniences than not be able to trade items at all, which I feel is going to happen to me after the new year.<br />
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Concerning recent updates, I have also been growing increasingly displeased. For one thing, why is the enchanted gem no longer tradable? That was plain useful for trading in the event that someone had forgotten their own gem.<br />
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As for the Duel Arena: I do not pk. I have never pk'd. But even I was disappointed in the recent update to the Duel Arena which removed any purpose or fun in staking. I had an interest in possibly trying some day, but now I will have very little reason as busting my behind over 3k is a waste of my time. I even had a slight interest in pking in the wilderness some day (of course I want murderous high combat lvls before I risk myself, so it would have been some time down the road). But now the wilderness is filled with killers (revenant ghosts) even more mindless than the players were, which will attack me regardless of my lvl or abilities, whereas a player might hesitate to attack a lvl 109 player. Oh, and why can they teleblock me, when players can't do that anymore?<br />
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The Bounty Hunter Arena does not replace the wilderness in my opinion. I will not enter an area where I am skulled right from the start, risking my items when I could simply wait to be attacked by someone else and not risk my items. Nor do Duel Arena Tournaments replace the wilderness. I will not pay to pk or be pk'd. That's absurd. Only one person is going to win that money. Where's the sense in it?!<br />
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I had every intention of making myself a place in the top of every skill in the hiscores, but now there are things I probably will never rank in the hiscores for because I do not pk. I won't rank in the Duel Tournaments nor will I rank as a Bounty Hunter or a Bounty Hunter Rogue (dumbest thing EVER! How is anybody ever going to get anything out of the arena when you're forced to be a sitting duck for 3 minutes with all that wealth you pk'd?!).<br />
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And what's the deal with non members getting so many new benefits? Lately I've been seeing a lot of polls open to all players. Non members can get nearly as much use out of the forums as members can when it comes to buying items. And they get the same holiday events as members do. Now non members have a duel arena.  Non members have access to the party room and they have loot share and the Grand Exchange. In WOW, non members aren't even allowed to trade. Maybe that's better. After all, non members was just supposed to be a tease to make people want to pay for the rest of the content. Now you're giving non members more bank space. They can even buy wilderness capes! Why am I even paying to be a member? All I get is a few more skills and the odd quest. I'm done all of the quests, and I'm definitely not pleased with the frequency that quests are being added to the game. For the Tears of Guthix mini game, I need 100k xp or a quest point every week. I've long since run out non-skill related content.<br />
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Another point that I'm unhappy about is the discontinued items. Because I have only been playing for a year and a half, I missed out on the opportunity to have a free party hat/Christmas cracker, or a free Hallowe'en mask, or a Santa hat. I'll also never have bunny ears, or a scythe, or a yo-yo, or a rubber chicken, or a zombie, or hats and scarves, or a marionette. I do understand that players who were playing RuneScape back when the events happened should have some sort of distinction for their years of loyalty, but I still am not happy about it. I missed out on those items on another account only because I couldn't even finish tutorial island because of how horrible RuneScape was to play on dialup.<br />
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In order for me to resubscribe to RS, equal trade enforcement is going to have to be thrown out the window and spat on a few times. Personally, I think I can tolerate the changes to the wilderness. I would like to see those three new items on the hiscores tossed off as well, but I suppose that other players who enjoy pking might like to see their progress recorded. So I can tolerate that as well. I'd also like access to past holiday events, but that will never happen and I never expected it to. I do want to see the subscription fees for Canada to be made at par with American subscription fees. Stop sitting on the fence. Take action in response to the change in value in the American dollar. And do not try to tell me how much I can sell items for. I think it's fine to tell me what the items are worth and who's getting the better deal. But I am not going to be forced to sell or buy at a price that is determined by other players who don't care how much they earn in a sale. I work hard for my money, so you'd better treat me right. (Donna Summer lyrics. =D)&quot;
&quot;250&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;Now if you'll excuse me, I have a new pet raptor to play with on World of Warfcraft. He kills things for me!! And he's so perdy! *Giggle!*&quot;
&quot;250&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;Shade's Auction House and Post Office sales and trade systems have been abused before but they were dealt with, not removed. Shade's Pkilling has been sharply reduced, after having had years to analyze the simple problem, it can no longer be as easily exploited. But there are still problems, CosmicInfinity, now Capcom Interactive Canada, a canadian company, still allows their Own People to be overcharged. Does crack me up alot of the Shade people who quit and left for RS with a \&quot;F this stupid S I'm gonna go play a better game without all this BS\&quot; but apparently they're getting it worse over there now lol. [some have recently returned lately too hmmmm] [others have been swallowed up by WoW] [WoW is gonna keep grabbing customers as long as other companies keep making the mistake of thinking they're the only game in town, COUGHShadeaherm AhCHOORuneScapesniff]
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&quot;250&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;Now if you'll exsqueeze me I got some LoGDs to play lol one of me's got a cuddly pet BarnCat, he uh.. annoys things for me?
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&quot;240&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;\&quot;He is a Grumpy, but not Scowly enough to scare me.\&quot; lol
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&quot;72&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;That was pretty funny, and the name changed just in time to avoid a total nervous breakdown lol Karmic. Man oh sh-man MSN Astrology Chat, who Didn't it drive crazy? [i'd have more on the astrology end but since the ophuichus revelation i'm having a crisis of astrological faith lol a constellational crowbar thrown into the works and i don't even know what sign i myself am now!]   (fail)
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&quot;251&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Scarapace just got Rocket Punch last week, no room for Materia and hence additional Abilities and Spells, but it hits like a mother hubbard! Our merry little band picked up Vincent and Yuffie this morning too, to replace the lost and gone Aeris. So in Moonshear's absence Bloodgeon and SherLunaC now fill in. That's the FFVII News, nothing much new on FFVIII as things have been going so well on VII that the discs haven't changed to relieve frustration. Kinda cool having a mutant vampire and a punk ninja on the team now as opposed to wistful whimsical airy flower girl. Didn't think these'd be this fun, thought it was a buncha complicated menus and stuff to memorize, now considering buying the sequels. :O
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Siphon Life (3 rounds left)</font> [This LotGD is BRUUUU-TAL! To be killed by a namesake. Makes me wonder if this is just a sample logd, not meant to be succeeded within, but there are those who have and have multiple dks. I need more gold, better weapons, I've been stuck at level 10 forever. Think I might make this my last dk cycle there lol hWOW! Damn.]
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&quot;240&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;hahaha  Best reply ever.
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&quot;250&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;Over-regulation, admin who lack perception and/or perspective, and ANY game where you lose ridiculously high priced hard to get gear upon dying is bullߪþ. I say we all lean towards games where the creators remember their games also supposed to be fun to play lol. I Have noticed alot of Shade's Run Escapers returning and yet more Shaders moving on to WoW. Funny how RS Admin can't stand anything negative being said about their game, must be a little paranoid about feeling exposed like that. Maybe they should try working on their game just a bit harder lol too many coders working on the symptoms, not the disease. If you got someone excessively pkilling, define clearly what excessive is, pay attention then ban the little fruitloops. Don't sour the game hoping only that type of player will go away. Dunno why I'm still passionate about Shade either but sometimes ya gotta stand back and watch a game die of stupidity especially if they're not open to suggestions.
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&quot;167&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;Game Deterioration! Changing degrading player demographic! Unrealistic rules and impractical countermeasures! Unsure and unsafe user savefiles and unreliable user interface! Vulnerable servers, programs and codes! Player/User overpopulation! Prohibitive customer pricing! Contemptuous attitudes from game admin and rebellious destructive antics from problem gamers and those of us caght in between! Does that pretty much sum it all up? I THINK SO! Coming soon is a report from the flickering battlefields of Mech and Bots2Rumble from TypeCastle's very own BarnCat as he bait-attests the recent GlitcHacks happening to those two mechanized combat wireless wargames. Cobalt Manticore debates the ambiguity between Sample game or just plain borderline unwinnable games that really lay claim to neither name. Sitegeist extolls the virtues of twinked gamin realms full of mind candy but are they TOO Easy?! And Scarapace tears into and shreds the whole concept of InGame Macho, True Game Honor and respectable pkilling is there such a thing? Aluminus relives betrayal at the hands of RPG Popularism and how if you aren't liked by a biased game admin, walk away, just walk away. Anyone else got news on what's good, what's gone 'hood, what's new, what really blew, what's tearing itself to fetters, which can only get better, or even little known games with nothing But potential?
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&quot;250&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>The reason why RuneScape was changed was because of real-world trading. Real-world trading is ppl buying RuneScape gold for real-world money, which is usually done on accounts that are being paid for fraudulently (ie RuneScape does not get any real money from any of these hundreds of accounts being made monthly to farm RS money for resale).</p>

<p>These accounts are scripted so that they can do in game activities to earn money, without a human actually having to be present at a computer to play the game. So a person can make a dozen accounts and make them all \&quot;auto\&quot; in the game, constantly collecting items to sell, and then all of the money is pooled together onto one single account, and then sold to another player who has paid someone real cash in order to get this gold.</p>

<p>It happens in all games. RuneScape just decided that they were going to make a huge issue about it and stop the real-world trading and fraudulent account creations by any means necessary. They went where no game has gone before, and they took away our freedom to trade items at our own costs. It's completely absurd. There's a reason no other games do this: nobody wants to play a game with their friends in which you can't share with your friends!</p>

<p>The ppl who made RuneScape claim to have gone to different countries to try to reach some sort of agreement to stop ppl from real-world trading (it's not something that's illegal in a lot of countries, and it's actually better income than a lot of ppl in those countries would get otherwise), but RuneScape decided that this was the only course of action available to them.</p>

<p>Of course it's not the only option left to them, but you really can't tell them that because they won't pay you any mind. If you email them, you get an automated response directing you to some information that is completely unrelated to what you emailed them about. But I could pay $7.95/mo just so I can suggest things on the forums which I can't even be guaranteed that anyone will read. But I refuse to pay them money so that I can have access to a game that I don't even like anymore. (They actually just reduced the Canadian subscription fee to $5/mo... Kinda cool.)</p>

<p>They admit that they fell far short of making the changes while still keeping ppl in the game happy. But they won't back out, and... well... I just don't like it. I want to be allowed to sell things at my own prices and I want to be allowed to give things away. Gawd, why is this even being called an allowance? Why should I have to complain about not being given this common right to gamers! Raaah!</p>

<p>Plus, yeah. They totally don't allow us to openly complain about anything in the game or on game resources (the forums). We're all immediately silenced and told by the ppl running the forums that they do not care about our problems, and that they hope we enjoy gaming elsewhere. So yeah, toodle-oo. I am playing WoW now beetches!</p>&quot;
&quot;250&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;Yep, alot of what mirrors Shade, but more on that on other related threads lol. Just gonna say I'm weary of that brand of games, they ain't what they used to be if they ever really were, and I'll be closely examining the ways my money is travelling very soonly. We can complain about Shade all we want on their forums, the admin barely reads it anyway, but that doesn't stop the more retarded players doing it all over the place annoying the rest of us who already know what they're talking about, but know the admin doesn't or can't read, and don't know or don't care. I ranted a huge load that was like toro toro to alot of them called The Shade Cafe. Shade folks know how that one went over lol. Point is, we have the money, we are the income, we have control, let's stop rewarding faulty production and enabling further negligence. Btw, if you're on the WoW Misha server, a few former Shade-Runescape people are over there too.
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Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #25 on Feb 24, 2008, 11:11pm »
The silence would have been really grating to someone not deep in thoughts, just the thrumming, whirring and clanking of three mechs in travel. 
BarnCat was glaring virtual lasers down the back of Tyler's Norris while walking an edgy distance from Bruner. 

Not that he suspected meek inassertive Bruner of anything, but appearances could be deceiving and instincts were almost always wrong about Humans and their behavior. They're not a part of nature, not anymore, their minds have become to changable, too crazed, so centered on creating and recreating reality that trustworthiness even on the best of days could never be 100%. 

Going over BoneHead's letter in his mind he plotted his own mental course but he lacked a map so to speak, this was not his homeworld. And these people's ways were far different from his own or others he thought he knew of. A voice crackled overhead "Hey uh... Cat? You alright in there?" 

BarnCat paused, breathed and pressed the Answerer "Dandy..., bored, what's up?" Bruner's Mech edged in closer, a little too reassured that human company was safe just because it hadn't encountered aggression yet, BarnCat raised his Metacannon arm and Bruner stopped his drawing close, Tyler's mech being more humanoid could turn at the waist, torso and armweapons now backwards at the legs coming to bear on both Barn and Bruner. Tyler growled in "Not even, either of you fires one burst or shell I'll hole both your fusioners and drag you to Milyn myself." BarnCat lowered his mech's arm "Why are we heading to Milyn, Tyler? Know anyone there? Maybe some business to transact?" 

=Pzeeeoww!= "I TOLD YOU CAT! JUST ONE-" Bruner piped up "That wasn't him, TT!" BarnCat stopped in his tracks, eyes darting from the small smoking hole in the Horris's shoulder to Bruner who also slowed his walk to a shifting stance and asked "Oh so it was someone else? I don't know what the two of you are-" Tyler stopped and activated all weaponry "The two of you are going to be quiet, that wasn't just Someone Else, it was... The 

JurnyMan!" A tall dusky figure wearing a widebrimmed hat keeping his face in darkness but glinting eyes underneath stood in the way between the west and east walls of the northsouth mountain pass. His hooded cloak and trenchcoat agreeing with the dusty breeze in dramatic fashion. The JurnyMan, a lone nomad hermit vagabond wanderer, call him what you will. A legend of Mech told like a ghost story and there he was, a lone small human sized figure but larger than life enough to arrest the progress of three Mechs whose pilots all wondered in varying manners what was next.  
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Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #26 on Feb 24, 2008, 11:36pm »
"Well now what have we here huh?" JurnyMan tipped his hat back a bit showing more face and more of a smile, his smoking laser pistol reholstering "Three bumbling machines out for a stroll, an innocent stroll, a harmless unassuming stroll right through my territory! What to do what to do." 

BarnCat was damned if Tyler was going to have the time to mute him out this time, like yaWn this JurnyMan was known to him as well. "Jman! Hey! It's Barney! Over here! Dude you're here too? I just saw yaWn 2 days ago!" 

JurnyMan quickly drew his pistol and brought it to bear at BarnCat's Mech "ßøµø œåå þ¬¬ µ œªåþ †ðå øß þªåþ çåþ þª© ß µå†© å𠜪åþ þ µåß¿" = "Someone wanna tell me what kinda noise that cat thing is making and what that meant?" BarnCat's translator collar was disabled! How the?! "No worries, JurnyMan. He meant no offense, just a harmless indigen, maybe his ID-Pendant's got low batteries? I'm Tyler Thomas Masterson, cruising is Bruner Olsen Masterson, flanking is the Indigen who addressed you politely, and respectfully, but perhaps needlessly. We ask safe passage." Safe passage? This was one lone human, armed with just a laser pistol, they could step over him, around him, maybe even carelessly On him, had he not been in the company of a, remote control he held that brought out a, fully armed and armored Hydra chassis Mech that stepped out from behind a mountain wall. This was emblazoned with a bright red {SOC} and was named the "Hetfield", things just got a bit dangerous. "This is going to seem so cliche, but since you 3 don't seem to be up to any bad, and I really got better things to do than beat all 3 of your leakpiddling scrap heaps to the thin-ness of tencred notes, I'll let ya by. If you can answer this riddle." BarnCat beat and clawed at his controls mutely, the transmitters and recievers all were shut down and outside of the mech he was just a mute figure mouthing words we're better off not hearing anyways lol and thrashing about, then trying to wedge open an aperture that stubbornly stayed shut. 

"The riddle's this: It cannot be touched or tasted or held, it cannot be moved or hurt or felt, but it can be seen just like darkness when light is near when meeting you halfway it's...,"  

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Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #27 on Feb 26, 2008, 8:10am »
"FEAR!" Bruner bellowed, a historian at heart so how could he forget that Grimm santiana? BarnCat stopped struggling to pop loose his side window aperture and leaned back smiling in silenced relief. They may be able to shut him up, but... well they kind of really did. His broadcaster mike made the sound of one hand clapping and his translator collar garbled to itself now sans his own speaking. It soon hissed to life speaking a richly accented native Shadean "Cat, Jurny here. If you were in good company I'd not give this a second thought but as I don't think you are, I have some advice you'd better heed. For one, you'd better stop all that raging inside of your machine lol" Laughing "For two, that itch at the back of your neck, cut it out." a pause "It's no flea, it's a trace node, soon as you can get out of sight pluck that badboy on outta there." BarnCat couldn't figure out how to reply, but ever the aspiring master of subtlty he blinked an assertive when all three mechs walked freely by. Jurny stepped back into the shadows and his Mech mirrored the movement and within all that the mountainside swallowed the spectral legend with no tracks left but those in memory. "Tyler, Bruner here, what's our distance to destination?" ~ 

"Close, see that on the horizon? Milyn." ~ "BarnCat?" BarnCat shrugged. 
"Ooohh, ok. I'll fix your collar in town and your uh mech's vocoder too. 

Just dock your mech upon entrance and meet up with us at The Shade Cafe" 

Sigh, deja vu! "We'll supper there while we plot our course back further." Just great, deja vu for supper and he'd lost his appetite. Milyn loomed into view and the uncertain future, the awkward present and a vague past feeling all prepared to swarm and box in BarnCat. Oh for Mental Crowd Control!  

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Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #28 on Feb 26, 2008, 8:34am »[Quote] [Modify] [Delete]
Max^BAT^ Masterson rocked mellowly in his rocking chair, repulsor lifts whirring silently with the cooperative effort. Shearra rocked as well, about all the rocking out two old warriors do these days, and she knitted. 

"Kablikt! Kablikt! Kablikt!" Shearra looked up "Dear, your Dataceiver?" Max woke up a bit more "Whoa, it's an EPMD?" Electronic Private Message Delivery "Who and what is it now?" he asked boredly. Quote:
"Master's Son", Go directly to the Shade Cafe in Milyn, we'll handle the Character Transfer there. Ware-abouts Bait and display to Lounge 3, don't back out and no tricks! Your's profitably, S. Originally Transmitted: 
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S! Got us a Felinoid Indigen, "Mech-Broken"/Arena-Trained, clean, in decent condition, speaks fluent but archaic Shadean also has plea collar on for translation. Seek to make affordable speedy Transfer Of Character, Exact spelling of given callsign and valid TIDpendant Included. Trace Node implanted. 

Clantag registered but safely negligible. Please Contact me by EPMD in 2 days. Understand, "Brother and Family" must not be notified or involved or deal is off. Your's Profitably, "The Master's Son."Everything goes as planned "Son", you need not worry about your family encountering much more than impressive wealth.Max sighed, the feeling of deja vu, unknown to him, was going around heavily today, silently he balked at history repeating itself, sometimes maybe it needed to in order to learn anything. Still he got up from his rocker and stormed indoors, hard lessons in mind, dataceiver frame creaking from his angered grasp. Shearra continued knitting for a bit and then followed him in.  
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Re: Mech-ing Hiss-tory, A Mechanimal Tail!« Reply #29 on Today at 8:36pm »[Quote] [Modify] [Delete]
{Biiig time deja vu, the Mech game is badly malfunctioning or is being hacked into pure online garbage, the hiss-tory might be meching history, meching over, meched up lol. This was kind of a displayed as I played tale, but I should know how those go in these glitchy Cosmic games. Coming up with creative plot devices to try to make sense of, make a part of the story, what's made itself a persistent part of these games. How now to proceed? I'm tempted to just dump out the contents of what all comes afterwards, plot twists, background stories, scenes and situations. The game itself seems to already to be history, just more junk left out in the online open disguised as wireless product, unless fixed? Cosmic, Select [Repair]?}
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;75&quot;;&quot;{Biiig time deja vu, the Mech game is badly malfunctioning or is being hacked into pure online garbage, the hiss-tory might be meching history, meching over, meched up lol. This was kind of a displayed as I played tale, but I should know how those go in these glitchy Cosmic games. Coming up with creative plot devices to try to make sense of, make a part of the story, what's made itself a persistent part of these games. How now to proceed? I'm tempted to just dump out the contents of what all comes afterwards, plot twists, background stories, scenes and situations. The game itself seems to already to be history, just more junk left out in the online open disguised as wireless product, unless fixed? Cosmic, Select [Repair]?}  

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{It's pretty much all over, Mech & Bots2 have been {allowed to be?} Destroyed. So the story's done too, this leaves those annoying dangling plotlines!} Another funny punny analogous look at The Shade Cafe, this time in the future, featuring some vaguely familiar characters the people they're based on can Really ƒç†ing cry about. The Human Society Goons nab BarnCat just as he manages to remove the homing beacon implanted into the back of his neck. Bruner Olsen explains his family's woes as he sells over and out on poor Barny, Tyler Thomas might have known all along. 

The 'Cat is hauled off from Milyn to the Gladiator Pits of Taloran and fights and fights and fights. He eventually wins his freedom or escapes, I aint decided on that yet. 

Problem is the conditions of payment involve the Cat being worth the money the HS paid for him, but getting outta enslavement early has increased the value or whatever, and the HS angered make for Rytek to raze the roof offa the Masterson's House. But tadaaah, 

BarnCat arrives just in time aboard the Dropship Gillis-3 with 5 prime mech units he orders the 4 mastersons to jump in quick and expect company. 

Zanden, Grimm and Chaos make for the Triunal Tribunal to ready the case against the HS while Letting the Mastersons, Barn and the Human Society battle it out in a trial by combat. The battle rages on, all teh while Tyler complaining about having to pilot a Mech named SNKLFRTZ "snicklefritz" and reminded who was gonna make fun of a name on a Cerberus mech? The battle is won, the HS are chased off or destroyed. {Ever notice in T9 that Chased also makes the word Biased? Ever been Biased off a forum lol.} Barn celebrates th victory and goes into the Masterson's house to mysteriously find it cobwebby and dust covered, words are speeding across Old man Max's decrepit Dataceiver, it's this story in it's entirety! You remember Max was a dabbling storywriter, chronicling his wartime adventures up until the entire story ended in a warrior's disgrace, a tale of a previous Felinoid named Duke who was sold to slavery and NEVER forgave the Mastersons and returned to change the Hiss Story for the Better, therefore allowing the spirits of the Masterson's to stop reliving the nightmare in the afterlife and giving them closure, BarnCat reads on, not noticing he's typing! Looks down at his paws just as the words from Max appear thanking him for finally allowing their spirits rest in Valhalla. He is complimented for being an excellent Ghost Writer, types in You're Welcome? And the Gateway back to Shade appears. Barn returns back to Xian to reflect on forgiveness and compassion, chalks it all up to rotten fish stew, says screw forgiveness as it's just a sign of weakness and continues on to this day being the irreverent s.o.b. he despires to be. 

Let's see, did I forget anything? Oh alternate scene in which Barn finds all those trainers, BoneHead, Crusha, Domin8r, Vorbix, Musashi & Gunther were all holograms of long dead warriors. Alternate scene where Barn and the Holograms pilot mechs to rescue the Mastersons, but it wasn't a warriorly way for them to go out. The Mastersons wuold have had to pilot Barny's 5 mechs because their's were sold to pay off debts or were destroyed in the opening shots. Bruner Olsen piloted the B.O.Wulf, Max BAT is regifted a rebuilt War Machine for nostalgia to fight in, Shearra battles in the WhiRogue and BarnCat pilots his Sabyr. In an early scene Lord Chaos was seen conferring with Slyth as Slyth is now the business owner of The Shade Cafe having gained his Night Stalkers exoneration of their previous doings, but it's found Chaos is the LandLord. Bouncers called Moderators or The Mod Squad try to enforce peace and tranquility within it's walls while guiding new adventurers on virtual tours. All in charge cannot act against a troublemaker if they aren't breaking TOS, but BarnCat points out instances and a few are hauled out, but this draws unwanted attention from the HS guys. And the rest of the story proceeds accordingly to script, but around the time I was at Taloran the hacker started erasing characters there and clans were moved off of people, mechs deleted and it seemed there was really no fix in sight. I feedbacked, I voicemailed, I Emailed, no response, no reaction, no correction, Farewell Mech Bots2. THE END!
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<font size="7">HOLY HELL! WELCOME BACK YOU NUTCASE ZAGBAR!</font> I was beginning to wonder if Caracas was having street riots and all internet service was cut off to be replaced by an artificial intelligence system called Britney Spears who ends up gaining sentience and starts taking over Venezuela with her army of bloodsucking Antonio Banderas-headed robotic BatShrews but at teh same time not really. I mean c'mon you're alive and well! And Britney Spears will NEVER Gain Sentience.
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&quot;224&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;Hmmm, I must consult the Oracle before handing out my Email like that, and are you sure you want your email to remain publicly posted? I can leave it up viewable if ya want, but all the fanmail you'd get from this place alone would crash your server in a second!
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&quot;167&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;Reported all that to tears other places, will cut and paste later lol sorry but being redisgusted about the same topic is kinda tiresome. POsitively good news is the, the good news is, see the light at the end of the tunnel I have to tell is, uh the flip sunny side up of the coin uh, Huhhhh hmmm,
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<font size="5" face="Courier New" color="#FF0000">OH GOD!!! IM REALLY WORRIED ABOUT MY GIRLFRIEND BRITNEY!!! BUT I KNOW SHE WILL BE WELL VERY SOON!!!!<br />
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Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<font color="#0000FF">"They tried to take me back home to Rehab I say NO NO NO!"</font> I say yes yes yes, she did finally return to rehab, what a short lived attention getting gimmick. You can have her lol. Britney's becoming Anna Nicole. People want to say ah poor thing too much fame too young too much too quickly, Frik'n A, I WISH I had problems like that. Zagreo's famous, he handles it well lol.
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;Cascade Radio Group has relented a bit, they could have made KGMI a Both Sides of the Story type of Fair Use Doctrine type of talk radio station, but they gave no ground. Instead, the Oldies station KBAI has turned into Progressive Talk AM 930 Radio Free Air Bellingham... or something. They either need to iron out a shorter title or consistent or I just need to get it right period lol. Considering a Thread Title chang/edit to encompass the whole works of Cascade Radio Group. KISM KGMI KBAI KAFE and KPUG all in one thread for fan reaction and interaction, BarnCat phone appearances updates lol all that. I wanna thank CRG for coming up with this station, but I wish the signal was as strong as KGMI's, it's half strength seemingly from where I'm at.
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&quot;89&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;When has the scheduling EVER been done well there lol. Every new scheduler is better than the previous one and the previous one wasn't as good as the current one, and I've been at my job long enough to know that they are still not quite at 100%, but they are improving in areas. I'd like to know if there's a job compatibility chart around, Scorpios are supposed to be good detectives and occultists, but I don't see steady paychecks from those two careers lol.
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;76&quot;;&quot;[Well writ, well read, well said. Bummer about Mech &amp; Bots2, LOTR kinda got backstaged too, but at least it was functioning. Maybe the Tales don't have to be Cosmic, the BarnCat doesn't have to be Shaded, nothing's Infinite.]
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&quot;16&quot;;&quot;77&quot;;&quot;I've been upgraded to Officer of ANIME Clan over there at MightyE's the Classic Server played in by other realms owners and hosts and even just plain players. Might have to make appearances over there more than once a month lol. ZeeNoseless is the main guy there though as it seems Sensui has taken leave of us. [And here I was trying to trim down the LOGDs I play down to 1-2 lol] It's a very sparse spartan server there, not a lenient module in the place. GL@DIUS aka GLDIUS is doing well there though in EoF, is already a Trader. Myself I got so much Exp Debt from dying too much just in Slumming that I have YET to see a Sliver of white on the Exp bar. I'm a Shepherd stuck at Level 10, wish I could at least trade my gems for gold!
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&quot;115&quot;;&quot;57&quot;;&quot;Uh oh... (eyebrow twitches) Hmmm... Calmness calmness. Tranquility Now lol. (anyone remember that Seinfeld episode? Was it Serenity Now? or Tranquility?) Not about this thread, funny stuff and I'm up for a round2 thread, but the blank post.
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&quot;253&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<font face="Times New Roman"> E-mail message JOKES TO OFFEND EVERYONE   <br />
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What do you call two Mexicans playing basketball? <br />
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Juan on Juan <br />
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What is a Yankee? <br />
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The same as a quickie, but a guy can do it alone. <br />
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What is the difference between a Harley and a Hoover ? <br />
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The position of the dirt bag <br />
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Why is divorce so expensive? <br />
Because it's worth it. <br />
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What do you see when the Pillsbury Dough Boy bends over? <br />
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Doughnuts <br />
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Why is air a lot like sex? <br />
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Because it's no big deal unless you're not getting any. <br />
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What do you call a smart blonde? <br />
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A golden retriever. <br />
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What do attorneys use for birth control? <br />
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Their personalities. <br />
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What's the difference between a girlfriend and wife? <br />
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10 years and 45 lbs <br />
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What's the difference between a boyfriend and husband? <br />
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45 minutes <br />
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What's the fastest way to a man's heart? <br />
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Through his chest with a sharp knife <br />
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Why do men want to marry virgins? <br />
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They can't stand criticism. <br />
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Why is it so hard for women to find men that are sensitive, caring, and good-looking? <br />
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Because those men already have boyfriends. <br />
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What's the difference between a new husband and a new dog? <br />
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After a year, the dog is still excited to see you <br />
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Why do men chase women they have no intention of marrying? <br />
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The same urge that makes dogs chase cars they have no intention of driving. <br />
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Why don't bunnies make noise when they have ß×? <br />
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Because they have cotton balls. <br />
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What's the difference between a porcupine and BMW? <br />
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A porcupine has the ¶®ç†s on the outside. <br />
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What did the blonde say when she found out she was pregnant? <br />
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"Are you sure it's mine?" <br />
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Why does Mike Tyson cry during sex? <br />
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Mace will do that to you <br />
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Why did OJ Simpson want to move to West Virginia ? <br />
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Everyone has the same DNA. <br />
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Why do drivers' education classes in Redneck schools use the car only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays? <br />
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Because on Tuesday and Thursday, the ß× Ed class uses it. <br />
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Where does an Irish family go on vacation? <br />
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A different bar. <br />
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Did you hear about the Chinese couple that had a blond baby? <br />
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They named him "Sum Ting Wong" <br />
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What would you call it when an Italian has one arm shorter than the other? <br />
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A speech impediment <br />
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What's the difference between a southern zoo and a northern zoo? <br />
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A southern zoo has a description of the animal on the front of the cage along with... "a recipe". <br />
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How do you get a sweet 80-year-old lady to say the F word? <br />
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Get another sweet little 80-year-old lady to yell *BINGO*! <br />
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What's the difference between a northern fairytale and a southern fairytale? <br />
A northern fairytale begins "Once upon a time .." -<br />
A southern fairytale begins "Y'all ain't gonna believe this ߪþ....<br />
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&quot;253&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<font face="Microsoft Sans Serif">E-mail message Subject: Political Correctness <br />
Hi, Due to the climate of political correctness now pervading America , Kentuckians, Tennesseans and West Virginians will no longer be referred to as "HILLBILLIES." <br />
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You must now refer to them as APPALACHIAN-AMERICANS . <br />
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And furthermore; <br />
HOW TO SPEAK ABOUT WOMEN AND BE POLITICALLY CORRECT: <br />
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1. She is not a "BABE" or a "CHICK" - She is a " BREASTED AMERICAN." <br />
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2. She is not "EASY" - She is "HORIZONTALLY ACCESSIBLE." <br />
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3. She is not a "DUMB BLONDE" - She is a "LIGHT-HAIRED DETOUR OFF THE INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY." <br />
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4. She has not "BEEN AROUND" - She is a "PREVIOUSLY-ENJOYED COMPANION." <br />
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5. She does not "NAG" you - She becomes " VERBALLY REPETITIVE." <br />
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6. She is not a "TWO-BIT HOOKER" - She is a " LOW COST PROVIDER." <br />
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HOW TO SPEAK ABOUT MEN AND BE POLITICALLY CORRECT: <br />
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1. He does not have a "BEER GUT" - He has developed a "LIQUID GRAIN STORAGE FACILITY." <br />
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2. He is not a "BAD DANCER" - He is " OVERLY CAUCASIAN." <br />
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3. He does not "GET LOST ALL THE TIME" - He " INVESTIGATES ALTERNATIVE DESTINATIONS." <br />
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4. He is not "BALDING" - He is in "FOLLICLE REGRESSION." <br />
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5. He does not act like a "TOTAL åßß" - He develops a case of RECTAL-CRANIAL INVERSION." <br />
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6. It's not his "CRACK" you see hanging out of his pants - It's "REAR CLEAVAGE."<br />
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;77&quot;;&quot;This be for those who keep telling you to get back on your mediCATions, tell them fine, administer them to me yourself lol. <font face="Tahoma"> <br />
E-mail message  <br />
----- Original Message ----- <br />
Subject: How To Give a Cat a Pill, dog too<br />
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1.Pick up cat and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth, pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.<br />
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2. Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.<br />
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3. Retrieve cat from bedroom, and throw soggy pill away.<br />
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4. Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm, holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of ten.<br />
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5. Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.<br />
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6. Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.<br />
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7. Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines and vases from hearth and set to one side for gluing later.<br />
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8. Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.<br />
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9. Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink 1 beer to take taste away. Apply Band-Aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap.<br />
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10. Retrieve cat from neighbor's shed. Get another pill. Open another beer. Place cat in cupboard, and close door on to neck, to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band.<br />
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11. Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Drink beer. Fetch bottle of scotch. Pour shot, drink. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus shot. Apply whiskey compress to cheek to disinfect. Toss back another shot. Throw Tee shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom.<br />
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12. Call fire department to retrieve the damn cat from across the road. Apologize to neighbor who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid cat. Take last pill from foil wrap.<br />
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13. Tie the little bastard's front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table, find heavy-duty pruning gloves from shed. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of filet steak. Be rough about it. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water down throat to wash pill down.<br />
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14. Consume remainder of scotch. Get spouse to drive you to the emergency room, sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearm and removes pill remnants from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order new table.<br />
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15. Arrange for SPCA to collect mutant cat from hell and call local pet shop to see if they have any hamsters.<br />
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How To Give A Dog A Pill<br />
1. Wrap it in bacon.<br />
2. Toss it in the air.<br />
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I caught Barno using a jackhammer on a Stone Golem last night, well the noise was what woke me up, and the Golem's screaming. I had no idea they could do that! Baaad baaad ol' puddy tat.
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;Brittleney's had TOO much ß× and fun, now she needs ta grow up and dry out some. Kinda like Gamy Winehorse, lol. Great ta have ya back, I'll ask Gobie if we wanna give out another email address first, cause we do need a pic of that one car alarm we thought looked just like MsD Lmfao. {Poor MsD sorry!}
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&quot;115&quot;;&quot;58&quot;;&quot;It was serenity now....  Good episode.
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;LOL...AMY IS BACK IN DRUGS!!! SHE CANNOT HANDLE IT!!! BUT I LOVE HER!!!!! SHE'S GOT THAT STAR QUALITY I LIKE ahahaahahaahahahahaha
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="6" face="Times New Roman">SAY DAMN GOBIE I NEED THAT ADDY RIGHT NOW!!! LOL<br />
NOW!!!!!!<br />
Im not going back to REHAB!!!! I SAID NO! NO! NO!</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;168&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<font color="#FF0000">Friendly Forces or dire clones?</font> <font face="Times New Roman">Order of the Squirrel is so called because Brotherhood of the Squirrel was too long a guild name for permisable use. But we still think of ourselves as a Brotherhood! (And all females are still welcome. Heck, the Guild Master is female!)
We're a fun guild and we're aimed at helping our members in their game questing and professional ventures. 
We're reasonably low levelled at the time being, so we're not really digging the whole Alliance raid thing just yet. But low levelled instances are manageable, so if you need a hand, call us up! We're located on the Draka server. If you are not on the Draka server, than we feel for ya. ...more 
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
 
This site is currently under construction.

Thank you for your patience.
 
New Member List Beta
2008-03-09 13:42:22
We've added a rough member list beta. It's a work in progress, but functional. As stats are only available for level 10 and above, members with a lower level will not be listed. The member list is available from the upper or lower menus. 
Clan Tabard
2008-03-04 18:04:51
Teri is busy whipping up some possible Tabard designs! More to come later! 
Now 25% more news!
2008-03-04 18:03:23
We've added news to the front page as you can see, more coming later! 
Content ©2008 Ag & Aqrn
Warcraft, World of Warcraft, and probably a bunch of other stuff is © / ® Blizzard Entertainment.
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Order of the Squirrel Guild Website
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&quot;254&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<a href="http://Www.CGShade.Com">Www.CGShade.Com</a> is the temp splash page with the advert on it. The bottom link will take you to what's now called "The Old Forums" which I hope to Zanden means there'll be a Newer forum out. You'll find alot of my old posts there, Metaphorum people will see what site I've been seeing on the side when not faithful to my main core url lol. The old forums isn't my thang anymore. A little reading and reading into over there will explain alot of why. But enough of that! {The Shadow Cabinet's a better place for those tangents.} Shade2 will be playable on both PC & Cellphone. Marv Wolfman will?be doing a graphic novel based on it. Shade2 is coming out 3/30/08 or later, hard to tel it's been discussed for years now lol.
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&quot;167&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;{AN Interview with my Favorite newer admin of Shade! Read! Read!}
Iris Gaming Network

Interview with Robyn Bremner, game tester for Capcom Interactive Canada
July 2007 Issue

Robyn Bremner [Game tester, Capcom Interactive Canada]

By Robyn Fleming

Robyn Bremner, a game tester for Capcom Interactive Canada (the North American mobile division of Capcom Inc.), is a regular on the Iris forums, where she goes by the name Twyst. She’s been a gamer since early childhood (at age seven, she was offered the choice of a birthday party and lots of little presents or one big present. Her choice, the big present, was a Nintendo entertainment system, and she’s been hooked ever since), and jumped at the chance to be a game tester when she saw a job posting advertising the position. I was pleased to have an opportunity to interview another Robyn-with-a-y (there aren’t that many of us out there!), and hope that you’ll find her answers to my questions as interesting and thought-provoking as I did.

Robyn Fleming: What does your job as a game tester involve, on a day-to-day basis?

Robyn Bremner: Since I have been at the company longer than any other tester, and have shown initiative and enthusiasm for other projects, I don't only test, but have taken on some technical design responsibilities. We are currently working on some games that are established IP (intellectual property) and therefore I have been doing research into those games. Right now we are in the middle of releasing MegaMan II (it's already been launched on Verizon and T-Mobile), and that involves putting the game on every single handset that the carrier has, and making sure that it works properly.

We test the buttons and functionality, and make sure that the game conforms to various standards set out by the different carriers (i.e. one carrier will require that there is a confirmation screen asking if you would like sound on or off before the game starts). 

So right now, a normal day consists of coming into the office, and testing the handsets that have the game loaded on them that have been provided by the compiling department and reporting any bugs in the game or problems with the compilation to either the developers or the compilers.

RF: What kinds of games do you test, and how do you do it?

RB: We test the games that have been developed in-house. This means that when a new handset comes out on a carrier, we put all the games that we have previously provided that carrier on that phone and test them, to make sure that they are functioning properly (this is called 'backfilling'). This also means that when a new game is coming out (like MegaMan II) we put the game on every phone we have for a particular carrier and test them. 

When we are testing on the phones we look for particular problems with the phone, we make sure all the buttons function properly, as expected, and that the controls make sense for that phone. We of course are also looking to make sure that the game functions properly and looks as expected. 

When a game is in the earlier stages of development, before it is ready to be tested on handsets, we play the game on emulators on the computer.

RF: How did you get into game testing?

RB: I graduated in 2003 with an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Communication from York University. In that I did a double major, that meant that I had to produce two theses at the same time, and I focused on the papers instead of lining up a job. Luckily I had a friend who worked at IBM who got me an interview there. I accepted a job in their call centre, and had various jobs there for three years. It wasn't a good place to work. I was very unhappy. I finally made the choice to stop complaining about my job, and find a new one. I started looking for any job that was available. I had some interviews for various admin roles, and realized that I didn't want to do that either. I decided to look for something I really wanted to do, and that was when I came across the Capcom posting for a games tester. In my excitement, I wrote an email saying that I was a quick learner, and compared my skills at IBM to games testing. I was granted an interview, was given the offer and didn't look back. 

I decided to look for something I really wanted to do, and that was when I came across the Capcom posting for a games tester.

RF: Is there anything you aren't required to evaluate in games that you're testing that you think should be evaluated?

RB: We're still very early in establishing the development process at Capcom. We're a new company and day by day become more organized and formalized. Off the top of my head I cant think of anything that I feel should be evaluated that isn't - we have a very open process and we do have access to the developers and the studio head, so were that situation to arise, I am sure that we would change the process to incorporate any new suggestions. We're encouraged to bring our ideas forward.

RF: Do you find that your job has affected the way you approach gaming for fun? In what ways?

RB: It's funny, everyone always asks if I find gaming less fun now, in my leisure time - but I don't. Now that I work with a whole bunch of gamers, I actually play games more, and enjoy them more. I laugh when I find a bug in a game that I play in my spare time (Puzzle Quest for the DS is loaded with them). I didn't really have that many friends that gamed before, so in that I can share experiences, past and present, it makes it more enjoyable.

As well, you look at a game differently when you are testing it versus when you are playing it. And I don't generally play that many cell phone games in my spare time, my Wii would get jealous.

RF: What's it like to be working in game testing as a woman? Do you think that women are well-represented in the field?

RB: I work in an office of 16 people, 14 of whom are men. I don't think that my experiences as a woman testing games is any different than any other woman working in an office that is largely men (though perhaps being in the game industry results in a certain atmosphere that you don't find in other offices). My only really specific experience being a female tester actually occurred outside the office. I went to a party with a few girlfriends of mine, and we were hanging out in this guy's living room. 
His slightly drunk roommate came in and sat down with us, and was talking about his modded Xbox. My friend mentioned that I was a games tester and the dude stood up, and in a sort of offended manner, yelled at me, saying that he could “kick my ass at any game ever made.” I didn't bother humouring him, because I don't really make it my business to waste my time with fools, but I was so taken aback by the anger in this guy's voice. It was so sudden and so unexpected. I didn't, and still don't, understand.
From what I can tell, women aren't very well-represented in the field. I am pretty new in the industry as it is, and I am in a pretty specific segment of the industry - mobile games. There are four other women at Capcom Interactive that I deal with, one of whom is our president, none of whom are testers. To my knowledge, I am the only female tester that we have (there is another group in the US that does testing, and as far as I know, they are all male). To be honest, even within the whole gaming industry, I am hard pressed to come up with names of other women.

RF: There's a sort of common understanding out there that most games aren't exactly designed with the woman gamer in mind. Do you think that's true? Does it impact the way you approach your work?

RB: I don't believe games are designed with women in mind. I think women are still dismissed as “casual gamers” (a term that I believe is misused).
Working in the mobile space is a little different from working in consoles, there are of course restrictions on the size of the game, and how much we can do. So far, my studio has made games that are either puzzle games, or established series. 

When there is room to push for stronger female characters, and more even-handed representations of women, I do. So far, I haven’t worked on very many games that have female characters. The only one really is Street Fighter II for the mobile, which is soon to be released. I was actually able to influence Chun Li's game ending a bit - but you will have to play the game to find out.

However, I have to say, that working at Capcom, I feel proud. They have made some great female characters - Jill Valentine, Ada Wong, Morrigan (I know I know, she's a succubus, but she's still awesome) Chun Li…

RF: What's the best thing about your job? The worst?

RB: The best thing about my job is that I don't mind waking up and going to work each day. Of course that answer incorporates all the other things about my job, I like what I do, I like the people I work with. Mobile is a growing market, and we are doing some exciting projects. Hopefully I will be able to take on more responsibilities, and take on more of the technical design aspects of the job. I enjoy testing, however, I really want to be more involved in the actual making of the game, the actual creating of something new, I find that exciting. As well, the good thing about mobile games is that the development cycle is pretty short, it takes a shorter amount of time to make a cell phone game than it does a console game, so there is always something new coming soon, which keeps things interesting.

The worst thing right now is feeling like I am the bottom of the totem pole. There is a bit of an attitude that people are “just testers” and I find that a little bit frustrating. 

However at the same time, I get where it comes from. Testers are very important to the process, but they become important after the game already has the art from the artists and at least some of the code from the developers. I think the perception is that testers don't really have specialized skills, although I would disagree.

RF: What kind of advice do you have for women who are interested in working as game testers?

RB: Going on my own experience, I think that interest in the first place is an asset. A degree in computer science is probably a great thing to have as well, then you can move into more areas of the company, and understand what's going on in the code as a game runs (I am an exception in that I have an Arts degree). I had some very detail-oriented jobs at IBM. 
They involved process flow, tracking, attention to detail, which are all important when you're testing a game. 

You have to have the patience to thoroughly and completely exhaustively examine all areas of a game. Most importantly, you have to like playing games!

RF: Do you hope to use your experience as a game tester to move on to other things in the video game industry? What are your ultimate goals, professionally?

RB: In that I am not an artist, and I am not a coder, I hope that I will be able to do more writing and technical design, perhaps even PR in the future. 
It depends how the company grows, and what needs arise. I do enjoy testing, and perhaps could presume being head of the QA department when that need arises.

Photograph courtesy of Robyn Bremner
 
{And yet I was banned for saying the name Greg?! There are some people in that office I will never understand. ~ BarnCat}
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&quot;254&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Bacon!  lol.
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&quot;168&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>Yeah, that's our WOW clan.  We can't really interact with people on other servers though.</p>

<p>If you were looking for Aqrn's website it is now at <a href="http://aqrn.constantintilople.com.">http://aqrn.constantintilople.com.</a></p>
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&quot;168&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;Okay that's the one. And if ya want I can put all our associated sites on the Forum Links section. It'd be a handy dropdown directory deal and show off the size of the kingdom lol.
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&quot;218&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<font color="#000000">I don't think I Ever got a reply from PitchBlack what his/her ShadeName and Clan are.</font> But I know He/She is from there because they're also on Knights Errant. A site also not without it's share of raidings lol and yet very good friends. Just hoping it's one and not the other. Getting a little Felinoid here..
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&quot;218&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;I've temporarily put up on my ClanTagLine {CAT}:Meta.ConstAntinTilople.Com so barring confusion about the lacking <a href="http://Www.">Www.</a>, it might bring in a few people who wouldn't ordinarily know about here. {This idea worked real well in LOTR with the {URL}Clan led by SiteLynx as they lacked a core central site of their own at the time. Now all one has to do is tell a curious anybody to look up URL Clan on the list and the link's there. {To the LOTRevolutions Board} I'm removing the link after awhile so word of mouth and the usual channels can then continue to bring in quality MMWRPGamers. Any longer we get teens wanting to come on and post links to porn sites under anonymous usernames.} Hmmm, how about a Golden Baron Epee to whoever can bring in about 20 verifiable distinct actual MMWRPGamers? Just a fleeting idea. :)  (nod)
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;{I've altered the thread title and poll options to reflect this thread's new vision lol, changing station format ya know, sorry for any inconvenience and we hope you'll continue to tune in to our quality topical base here at... uh... KTCR? TypeCastle Radio!} KBAI has yet to come up with it's own webpage and their domain name has already been claimed by KBA International but as soon as they have a link up I'll try to remember to post it, just like I've been forgetting to post my Hear It Now radiophonic appearances lately. Btw, PM Bellingam is no longer hosted by Lynne Rainey and Dillon Honcoop, no specifics yet but it'll switch to an afternoon news talk format alot like the morning news. I hope I'm smelling job opportunity and not re-deluding myself again. Joe Teehan might be a part of that and as The Liberal Outpost has been stationed off the KGMI continent on to KBAI side of the island Solely, KGMI can now be almost totally conservative talk radio. I'll still tune in for Bonner&Brooks, Coast2Coast, maybe the new PMBellingham and Clark Howard. As they're on when I'm awake!
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I tried making Clovers in the title there, see my extra hard irish work ethic I bring to what I do? {hides a guinness behind his back heh heh} Oh I suppose you wanted 4Leaf Clovers? GO LOOK FOR ONE! Ok, how's this one 88~ or maybe this one o8o~ or maybe.., mmm ah pause in typing as I opened the can of guinness I don't have with me now and it fizzed for almost a minute with me panicking trying to keep the foam off the floor! OH! Oooohh, I'm supposed ta pour this into a glass. Duuuh. Man I hope this was really made in Ireland. ... Is it? Brewed in Ireland! PHEW! St.Jame's Gate, Dublin Ireland no less! :D Not to shabby, tabby. I gotta go get a glass now, brb! Hrrrh darnital I used to have these neat green glass mugs! They looked just like broken glass beer bottles, I made em myself, they cut my lips sometimes. Jk. Bah Ach blarney... Bottoms Up!
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&quot;168&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;Mmm, not sure if that's a good idea.  We're trying to keep the WOW people away from our private stuff (blogs and such).  We'll see what Aqrn says.
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&quot;218&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;This site should also be accessible from <a href="http://www.meta.constantintilople.com.">www.meta.constantintilople.com.</a>
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&quot;256&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>Livescience.com has an article about it's 10 favourite monsters that may have a real world basis.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.livescience.com/strangenews/top-10-monsters-1.html">http://www.livescience.com/strangenews/top-10-monsters-1.html</a></p>
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>HI ZAG! I AM NOT STILL ALIVE!! BUT GOOD TO SEE THAT YOU ARE! =d</p>

<p>*Crawls back into the shadows to wait for her WoW realm to be put back online................*</p>&quot;
&quot;256&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>That squid gives me the creeps. I'd rather NOT know that they exist. -.-</p>

<p>And what's that vampire got stuck in his teeth?! Kindly check your teeth BEFORE you pose for the shot!</p>&quot;
&quot;168&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;Yeah... No. I'd rather not have creeps off WoW looking at pictures of me, lol. This is why the subdomain was created. =D We get some pretty shady ppl through the guild. Not many keepers thus far. We're being very particular about who gets to be a part of our Skwerly Order. JOIN THE DRAKA SERVER!&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<font size="5" face="Times New Roman" color="#FF0000">HEY YOU, ACORN!!!!!!<br />
HOW ARE YOU??????<br />
WHAT'S NEW????<br />
ME? WELL, IM MODELING IN A PORN MAGAZINE!!!<br />
IM MORE FAMOUS THAN EVER BECAUSE OF THAT!!!!!<br />
GREETINGS, GOOD FRIEND!!!!!!</font>
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Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;226&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>Holy crap! You have a computer!! That's so UNUSUAL! Way to GO!</p>

<p>Er yeah, and you listed all of the computer components we don't care about, btw. 0.0 We want to know the SIZE of your hard drive (better be GigaBytes and not MegaBytes!) and the speed of your CPU (GigaHertz is better than MegaHertz!) and how much RAM you have (many hundreds of MegaBytes would be acceptable... GigaBytes would be obscene)!</p>

<p>But yeah, I don't even recall the stats on my computer, so I won't be blaming anybody else for not knowing their machine like it was their first born child.</p>

<p>Hard drive --&gt; 120 GB<br />
CPU --&gt; 2.8GHz<br />
RAM --&gt; 768 MB</p>&quot;
&quot;250&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<p>We've invested a hefty sum of gold into our guild on the Draka server. I can't see me abandoning that to seek out more people who be hating everything that walks or talks in the game.</p>

<p>People in WoW are so goddam MEAN! Not so much at me, cuz I don't ask anything of the ppl as I am rather savvy with my search engine, but anybody that asks ANYTHING in that game gets bashed to hell and back, and ppl just laugh about it. There are lil rodent children everywhere throwing around racial slurs just for shits and giggles, and gay bashing, and noob calling, etc. I wish not to see anymore of it. I've got a hard enough time telling ppl off on the Draka server! I can't handle TWO servers!</p>

<p>Plus, I think it costs money to switch servers. I'm not sure if they allow you to make different characters on different servers without having to pay some nasty (and COMPLETELY unnecessary) fee. I mean, really! How much of their $150M income is actually being WASTED on moving characters from one server to another?</p>

<p>It seems to me that we're paying for a lot more than we're getting. $15/mo EACH to play this game that disconnects me several times per day, and they take the server down about 4-6 hours every Tuesday for maintenance (while RuneScape could institute updates with a simple server reboot), and they expect us to pay god knows how much to switch servers to be with friends or whatever!</p>

<p>And where the hell is the logout button on the WoW site!! It's like they want me to be an asshole and not log out!!</p>

<p>I'm hungry. Must go eat now.</p>&quot;
&quot;256&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Might just be a Madonna-esque tooth gap...
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&quot;226&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>Hard Drive --&gt; 1 x 250 gB<br />
                       1 x 80 gB<br />
CPU --&gt; 3.0 gHz Pentium D<br />
Ram --&gt; 1.5 gB</p>
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&quot;254&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;Lmao, I had to leave some kinda escape option, we can afford to be a little sillier over here. <br />
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I have a similar poll/thread over at <a href="http://Www.Capcom.Com/BBS/">Www.Capcom.Com/BBS/</a> for folks to keep up with developments. <br />
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Btw, the Shade2 Graphic novel according to the local Barnes&Noble's is coming out SoMeTiMe this April. <br />
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More on Shade2: IGN: Shade II Q&A Address: <a href="http://wireless.ign.com/articles/787/787158p1.html">http://wireless.ign.com/articles/787/787158p1.html</a> & <a href="http://wireless.ign.com/articles/787/787158p2.html">http://wireless.ign.com/articles/787/787158p2.html</a>   <br />
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We are hopeful.
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&quot;226&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<font size="7">HOLY WTFMFGDFS I'm Back!</font> Been at the login screen repeatedly pressing in in in on on on c'mon c'mon for awhile so I kinda drifted off into other bits of busy-ness lol. Paths of least resistance etc etc. Job's been taxing me lately so I haven't had alot of lifespace and mindspace for Chore Wars updates but be assured there are some winners in mind and more Chorriors on the way to help out around the house lol so to speak. Now to see if it lets this post appear visibly or I get a blank slate.
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;I don't know man, I don't hear a Liberal Outpost anywhere. KGMI's signal was so strong you could get a signal with a much larger margin of error, KBAI's almost requires a digital tuner and the amfm clock radio in the office gets the static channel. As a consequence I've been sleeping in an hour later rather than groggily fight the tuner for a signal. When I DO get a show hearing on what I THINK is KBAI It's not the Joe Show. I want to know what's going on and what they can settle on. Alot of changes at once and no apparent way to find out what's what is concerning.
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&quot;254&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;I stay or go by The BarnCat, he heads I head, he stays I stay. I for some insane reason trust his judgement.
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&quot;115&quot;;&quot;60&quot;;&quot;What's the story with these empty posts?
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&quot;115&quot;;&quot;61&quot;;&quot;{I swear I'm typing stuff, but it's just not showing up after I press [Post] sometimes. There are still some glitches happening, but I don't wanna nag Agra about the same old tired stuff lol.}
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&quot;218&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;Thanks. I have the normal H t t p link up on CGShade now, braved updating my profile there and hey it's April Fools Day, I can do a Pop-in there safely just for the day lol. So we may have incoming. Incoming Shady Matter! :O
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&quot;115&quot;;&quot;62&quot;;&quot;Criminy!  If you don't tell him about the problems he will never fix them!
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<font color="#0000FF">[I'm still alive too! My character in MightyE's server has expired, moron that later. Having troubles getting in, login screen just sometimes keeps me there. Having trouble posting, sometimes you get to read, sometimes you get to reply lol. Could just be a problem on my end. Anyways, good ta see ya guys, am trying to make time and energy out of not as much lol. Feel like a 40 car railroad train running on a watch battery lately.]</font>
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&quot;240&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<font color="#0000FF">[It is coffee but not enough to awaken me, what's this only friggin' five scoops biznass, I want to speak to the manager! Oh wait that's me.]</font>
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&quot;16&quot;;&quot;78&quot;;&quot;<font color="#0000FF">[Ok lol maybe I'm feeling blue and guarded today, but darn it all it looks darn good. <br />
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&quot;254&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<font color="#0000FF">[It takes much faith to trust in something of questionable existence lol jk bc.]</font>
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&quot;218&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>Who </p>

<p>is </p>

<p>PitchBlack / Puredark</p>

<p>[signature test lol is it showing up?]</p>

<p>Who is Pitchblack? :/</p>
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&quot;218&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;I see the sig, I didn't understand the rest of the message though lol.
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&quot;257&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;did it work ?
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&quot;95&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;will it help me walk obn my hands
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&quot;257&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Peace, my Goodman, and vice versa. 

Of course there is life on other planets, question is, is there really life on Earth anymore.

Your coffee is in the lounge, selfserve. You ask for a double latte espresso with mocha sprinkles you get a double frikkin latte espresso with mocha sprinkles darnit lol. I'm not sure I got that line quite right. 
 
Where you been all your life dude? We're missing the old bunch. You got any emails of the MSNAstrology chat lot? I seem to have misplaced myself from them.
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&quot;168&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;Sounds like an idea to me, there're alot of those lol. It's why I opted to pre-emptively ban some known troublerousers, whereas Meta just wanted to let em on in and allow them to make examples of what's not allowed here. We're of two minds about alot of things. At least 2 lol.
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&quot;115&quot;;&quot;63&quot;;&quot;I know, I just don't wanna be a whiny whimpo, complaining too much can get Meta miffed at me lol.
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;31&quot;;&quot;Hallelujah, Joe has the morning Show, Brett Bonner retired earlier and buddy Joe has filled in. I called in, segment two I think on the Hear it now, or three, it'll show up on <a href="http://www.kgmi.com">www.kgmi.com</a> in about a week. You'll hear my halfast Micheal Buffer impression there lol.
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&quot;250&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;Yep, it's confirmed this stuff is universal, I'm nodding so agreeingly my head's about to rip clean off. A certain mmwrpg me and Raiven and Koko and Gladius and others here could tell ya about is plagued by about the same trends. They'll moderate but they can't be on 24/7 and they'll sometimes let us govern our own little world, but as it's been said elsewhere, the honor in the game flew out the window once they started letting prepaid telco clients menu on in. I hate ta say it, cause boost is my own new lease on life there, but I'd gladly acquiese sp to my own exclusion if it means getting rid of these other zitriddled angst coated nightmares pestilencing the game. In fact, I'm tempted to at times anyways. When this latest alottment of boost minutes runs out I might just keep it to Nextel's Bots / Mech & Flash package, there at least I AM the big league asskicker. Bottom line the games don't worry as much about the demographics as much as the dollarsigns, the behavioral concerns come later if at all lol.
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&quot;258&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;There's more to it. problem is minor, this absentia minded purrfessor created the category but forgot to move over the ghostly psychic paranormal content from it's original time share realty stuffed in with the cryptids so I'll move that on over soon. In fact lemme make a note to do that this weekend when time is freer and I'm not wearin this stupid work costume lol. Grrr. ..lays out the ghost bait to draw the relevant revenant topics in with for..
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&quot;218&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>Spoofed themed Chore Wars Quest shown there, last completed one is featured on the character badge. That one I did there is a take on Return of the King, having done all the LOTR parody Missions on that game. </p>

<p>Who is PitchBlack?</p>

<p>I'll check. (nod)</p>
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&quot;259&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;Lol, catchy tune by Powerman5000, anyway. 

I've moved over some of the wayward UFOs to the Astrobservatory as they both pertain to space and the phenomena of how it affects us, the night skys, movement of stellar objects {Not Star Jones!}, etc etc.

Should the Astrology or UFO stuff ever outgrow it's shared habitation or be just too confusing to make use of, adjustments can be made. To reduce scrolling, and the possibly already overwhelming mass of various content though, I've consolidated.
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&quot;38&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;We've made it onto affiliates sections of associated sites, and I've said that before lol. But the point is now I feel it's only fair that we return the flavor, and if you are an associated site, run by reputable, mature, friendly folks, then by all means gimme ya html code for your site's banner or button and I'll slap it On at my earliest remembrance. Currently The TypeCastle enjoys cozy comfy settings on Shade Underground's and Knights Errant's affiliates section among other neat gaming & misc sites. I'm even considering a webring. {Thought of one way back for The Meta Online Empire lol} I eagerly await your reactions.
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&quot;260&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<font color="#FFA500">If at first it doesn't make sense,</font> <font face="Microsoft Sans Serif">you may need to see it future tense.</font>

<font size="7">Size Doesn't Matter.</font>  

You could put your two cents in but I'd still give exact you change. 

Hey, sit in or walk out, you're blocking my reality. 

<font color="#4B0082">Why do I matter to You? Why do you NEED to matter to me? Why does any of that even Matter?</font> 

<font face="Arial">The grand scheme of things, if people had even the barest inkling of the grand scheme of things, they wouldn't even need to say it. I could say I do, but I already did, so do I still? People like to toss around that phrase, the grand scheme of things, as if they've somehow seen it. They haven't, I would know, I've been there. Of those phrasing were none present that I have seen. Of this phrasing readability reduces. Confusion onsets, vague upsets, TV sets. Nonsequicomputers. Not to be a prink, but have you ever laughed at people who use the grand scheme of things to estimate your importance? Exactly how much you matter? Guests are welcome to post here just random thoughts or nagging concerns, but keep it blunt, not sharp edged, friendly, at least Nerf soft, obvious, oblivious and vivid. Have fun. Grand Scheme of things lol hwow.</font>
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&quot;167&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>Grand Theft Auto IV? VI? 4! It's making a huge old fuss now. Oh it's violent. Oh it's corrupt, it's gory oh wah. I have to agree with our local news grumbler Ken Schram, his basic message was it's a video game, just that, stop being Nuns lol. Right the censored on. </p>

<p>Shade is letting players have up to 5 characters a phone now? I got the text this morning from a player I'll keep anonymous that was now going to happen. I kind of had to pick up my jaw lol. I know how people can get online with multiplicities (Schi-Zo-Phren-Ic!) and I'd be a hypocrate to be against, but let's put it this way not everyone can Handle this type of potential for mayhem. The mindgamers will be in full bloom, the pkillers in full doom, the complainers in full gloom. It could be geared to get players out hunting more, with 5 selves to develop, face it the only places that identities can mess with you is in chat, messaging, email or forums. Just be out hunting or scroll past the dross. Shadmin tries to do something nice for people.  </p>

<p>Iron Man for Playstation is coming out soon. :) I'm all geared up for that one, minus the fancy hi-tech armor of course. The Movie itself is releasing May2, but the game... well let's take a look I got the advert right here. Nope, it's buried. And the state of my desk at the moment is I start digging through stuff it's gonna avalanche onto the floor. Okay here it is, carefully retrieved lol. <a href="http://Www.IronManTheGame.Com">Www.IronManTheGame.Com</a> coming to platforms Spring 2008, where have we heard that before lol sorry that was a cheap shot and I'm above that. Also check out <a href="http://Www.MarvelKids.Com">Www.MarvelKids.Com</a> they're letting children build their own combat suits, practice in simulators, study top secret technical blueprints! Scary. </p>

<p>Well that's the news for now, tune in next week for Shade2 being announced to only be playable on on the UnixMoto Diamond 5400 XKGVT Model Transistor phones. Sucks to be them lol.</p>
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&quot;157&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<font face="Times New Roman">E-mail message   <br />
Alright-y then!  This one got me laughing, then howling, then crying as I rolled on the floor.  Only a person who's had to administer medication of any kind to animals, can appreciate the full force of this humor.<br />
----- Original Message ----- <br />
Subject: How To Give a Cat a Pill, dog too<br />
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1.Pick up cat and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth, pop pill into mouth. <br />
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Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.<br />
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2. Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.<br />
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3. Retrieve cat from bedroom, and throw soggy pill away.<br />
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4. Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm, holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of ten.<br />
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5. Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.<br />
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6. Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.<br />
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7. Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. <br />
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Carefully sweep shattered figurines and vases from hearth and set to one side for gluing later.<br />
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8. Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.<br />
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9. Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink 1 beer to take taste away. Apply Band-Aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap.<br />
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10. Retrieve cat from neighbor's shed. <br />
Get another pill. Open another beer. <br />
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Place cat in cupboard, and close door on to neck, to leave head showing. <br />
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Force mouth open with dessert spoon. <br />
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Flick pill down throat with elastic band.<br />
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11. Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. <br />
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Drink beer. Fetch bottle of scotch. <br />
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Pour shot, drink. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus shot. Apply whiskey compress to cheek to disinfect. Toss back another shot. Throw Tee shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom.<br />
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12. Call fire department to retrieve the damn cat from across the road. <br />
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Apologize to neighbor who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid cat. <br />
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Take last pill from foil wrap.<br />
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13. Tie the little bastard's front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table, find heavy-duty pruning gloves from shed. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of filet steak. Be rough about it. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water down throat to wash pill down.<br />
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14. Consume remainder of scotch. Get spouse to drive you to the emergency room, sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearm and removes pill remnants from right eye. <br />
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Call furniture shop on way home to order new table.<br />
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15. Arrange for SPCA to collect mutant cat from hell and call local pet shop to see if they have any hamsters.<br />
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How To Give A Dog A Pill<br />
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1. Wrap it in bacon.<br />
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2. Toss it in the air.</font>
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&quot;178&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;This is in reference to the rumor that Toby Macguire(sp) wants to not only Direct, but Star in a Live Action Robotech movie remake, my poor wife just hated the idea and asked me if I could kindly come up with a song parody. I didn't do so well at it but here's what I got so far. Sung to the snippets of Offspring's pretty fly for a white guy. <font color="#FFA8CF">Uno dos alien human squishy micronian. He's directing a movie, gettin it done, he asked for a veritech they gave him SDF-1. He might not have muscle, just a froggy smile but when he tries to act he more than makes up in denial. So funny face, in outer space, but you know he's f___in gettin paid anyways. In the asteroid field, keepin unreal, but you know he'd really just doom the human race. Robotech needs less of him so hey hey toby go away. Chorus: And all Zentraedi Say he cries alot for a flyboy!</font> Did I mention before the Voltron remake as well? Well yes. Wiki it, this time it's self serve lol. (I'm a little grouchy and I'm likely to overcook what I serve out of spite and a toasted voltron would be in no one's best interest.)
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&quot;142&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<p>It must have been a good one. </p>

<p>Bump anyway lol. </p>

<p>Brought me back a good chuckle or few.</p>
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&quot;151&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Needed Information!, See how The TypeCastle brings it to ya?, Alright ok last goofy bump of the day.
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&quot;261&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;I though Fur Sure there was a Shade1 thread somewhere here, it was called "Shade, Chaos Rules, and it does!" Maybe I'll find it somewhere and just merge it to this later. Anywaysss, yes, as Meta said in the gaming news section here at The TypeCastle, Shade is allowing for 5 chrs purr phone. Now there is good and bad with this but I'm liking it. 

I just wanna list For The Record. I AM: BaRn0wL to keep the O = 0 cl0ners from taking it mainly, that and people really seem to have missed the bugeyed featherduster! I AM: CopyCat, because if there is gonna be one I'm gonna be it first, darnit. I AM: maybe lol ]COBALT[, but gee who knows, figure it out, piece it together, again the 0/O deal. I AM: of course BarnCat, duh. I AM: One 5th other, and this one's a just for me to know and noone else really need find out because it's not out to for or from any of MY agendas, it's just a self, for itself, for the sake of self, a nice cover for when I wanna get away from myself and all the benefits and banes of that existence. I'm curious which clans these new four will wind up in but I'm not gonna join in rabid pkilling clans, drama clans, clans with people I can't stand in them, or slapped together disposable newb clans. 

The good and bad of this? The MindGamers have already begun, the anonymity of an alt character mouthing off braver than their bigger original character has all courage of a bathroom wall hate epitaph. Epiphet lol, or both. The mass pkilling done by twinked characters in highend gear, which yes did happen before, but now by reports occurs on a grand scale. Stalking, maybe it's just me but I would have to be ObSeSsEd with someone to equal the volume output by some of these folks, but that's just me and I lack focus to carry out extended psychological campaigns. I'm a bit sleepy now so to top off the tank, Like I told the complimenters and complainers yesterday morning, Shade just got a little funkier, enjoy, good night.
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&quot;73&quot;;&quot;33&quot;;&quot;Ares is also one of the newer members of Marvel Comic's Avengers, filling in the gap in membership previously filled by fellow gods Thor {MIA?} and later Hercules {probably all drunk and ¶ßßed off again lol}. Avenger's must be slipping but then again Iron Man's judgement's not seeming as sound anymore these days..... But I mean c'mon a god of war, super strong, wielding a huge axe, on a peacekeeping force like The Avengers? Sounds about as safe as hunting with duck cheney, sigh carry on. Btw, bumpalump for the Aries zodiacals, it is about that time, if a little late in getting around to, lol.
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&quot;178&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;I used to play battle tech now and again, my mech was a marauder!
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&quot;178&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;{I was a Shadowhawk fan myself, but I've liked the original design since the early eighties when I first had it in a set of colored mecha erasers lol FASA is good but still somewhat borrowers, I never knew you played! You should see the thread we got here on it. Borrowers though, some of the best Mechs were snags from Robotech, the Zentraedi battlepods, the Veritechs, various ground units, Cyclones etc.}
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&quot;165&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;I'm currently having to be CaTdRgN of Clan {ORC} The House Maximalian Predaconus Combine in the MMWG MECH Game. Battlepack wise in Bots I pilot the MausTrap, BugLight, BirdCage, and FishTank. I should really devote some time into Mech, get my forces ready you see. I've talked Slyth into letting Shade's The Gate open up into MECHworld and I wanna be there fot raised and lasers primed for when the first tiny human maggots come scuttling in, lol.
 
The whole HMPC Idea came from a series of short vignettes I wrote way back after my 8 month campaign as clan Hex Bats vs my buddy's clan Snarling Dolphins. Those were the days my friend, I thought they'd never end. {Especially with LRM 20 To-Hit rolls for multiple salvos lol!}
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&quot;262&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Open ended discussion of experiences with the becoming more and more known Unknown. You were walking outside at night and saw a glowing misty shadowy form. You heard talking, smelled perfume or cigars, felt a cold or warm spot in the air. Things wind up pushed off shelves or inexplicably Lost, only to appear days later at or near their original placement. Or you're not sure if any of this has happened but you're curious. Post or Read only as much as you're comfortable publicly discussing.
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&quot;178&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;It was a long time ago - easily 10 years.  It was never my favourite friday night with the guys activity, I much preferred manhunt, a movie, or Risk.
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&quot;178&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;A movie is good, but distracting from BattleTech lol, an old BattleTech buddy of mine still calls nowadays consulting for mech design and field strategy lately. I read the 3050 tech readout so many times over I memorized the basics lol. As for movies, heyyy eh? Iron Man? I'll be there, but not this weekend because the crowds will be dense and stupid and I'll be busy securitying another large dumb bunch at the annual boat show here. The thought of a day shift after so safely long makes me wanna go yacht! Yacht sounds more like a regurgitation than a floating status symbol anyways. BattleTech should have a movie, but if not ever at least B movie hashes like RobotJox and Robot Wars seem to suffice. One of them has the mich jagger lookalike from Alien Nation as the good guy. Oh and Crash and Burn, so bad they're funny.
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&quot;235&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;There's more to this than meets the eye, nudge, just as a reminder, whenever the time gets lol.
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&quot;232&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;We're probably moving to a larger apartment, the lady diagonally downstairs from us is moving back out as quickly as she arrived to be nearer to her ailing husband. I remain skeptical of the move as it'll probably get just as packrat high with all things paper and fabric lol, there goes the extra space sought, the increased cost like hey I thoght we were strggling broke already howcome we gonna afford dis ting?, that and I'm of course gonna be the guy who's moving the furniture and I'm really worried that I'm not quite back up to 100% supersubhuman speed strength I used to enjoy. But we'll see. I'm so dead, but I'm back to curling 30 reps on 25ers at least before elbows swell arythmetically. And I walk about 20 miles a night anyways off and on so maybe I might survive to wish I hadn't lol. The cats will love the gruond floor entertainment, bigscreendoor sized all day Squirrel Bird network, the ehkekekekeking will commence. I won't be disconnected for long enough to really miss long and could use any undeads over level 15 to speed up the process lol. After all this settles in we expect the overall mood to improve, better energies flow and real life to begin to show it's promising face. But then again I'm an idealist. CrystalGryphon / AmazonPhoenix can handle the light stuff small boxes and spot cleaning, I am the tractor hydraulic caffeine powered brute lifting unit. And the damn cats, freeloaders lol don't gotta do a blessed thing, but I will come up with jobs for them too. Tiny saddlebags, reins, and we got dish carriers to the new place.
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&quot;235&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;&gt;Yeah yeah yeah, but it'll have to wait as I hope it'll keep, still the best Beast Wars Fansite I've seen anywhere as long as it stays up. Amanda Flowers also runs a MegaMan MUSH &gt;Multi User S-something H-something?&lt; For those of you fans of the popular Capcom Game. It would also help if I was familiar with WhiteWolf's gaming systems at all. I can design maximal and predacon battlemechs lol but this new system? Well once I get it all over here I'll design a few trial critters.&lt;
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>Hey Meta,</p>

<p>I've been working on some new software to run the forum, It's still a long way off but I'm working on it.</p>

<p>Are you on a real computer now or still webtv?</p>
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Fighting King Kronos Legend of the Green Dragon
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With a loud, menacing growl your tiger pads towards the enemy.
You have encountered King Kronos which lunges at you with Time Manipulation Powers!
Level: 7
Start of round:
King Kronos's Hitpoints: 3199
YOUR Hitpoints: 2744
Your baby dragon puffs smoke signals at King Kronos
Your baby dragon puffs smoke at King Kronos
Your baby dragon puffs smoke at King Kronos
You have no wounds to regenerate.
ÇØßÅ£† mÅцîÇØ®é strikes King Kronos for 4 damage!
ÇØßÅ£† mÅцîÇØ®é strikes King Kronos for 8 damage!
Your skin sparkles as you assume an aura of lightning.
Your Clan's Aura strengthens you!
The Chaos Ale you drank gives you enough courage to take on the whole world. Attack!!!
You execute a MEGA power move!!!
You hit King Kronos for 15158 points of damage!
[-] 
ƒé£îÑŮŠseems a bit tired, but happy over your victory!
ƒé£îÑŮŠreturns after the battle and is quite happy with your victory!
King Kronos lets out a might scream as you plunge your Pirate's Cutlass into his heart. 
You gain 1841 experience from this fight!

Vital InfoNamePirate BarnCatLevel6Hitpoints2744/2744
Turns33Attack329+10830.5Defense275+1636.4
SpiritsNormalAlignmentEvil Player Kills13RaceTroll(Level 7)
Personal InfoGold18916Gems3043 (861)Experience20251/13557

Home CityCaverns of the Ancients
DrunknessSober
TreeOrange
Souls3

Equipment InfoWeaponPirate's Cutlass (307)ArmorEyepatch (253) {Just recently bought costume on a whim.}

CreatureBaby Dragon

Warlord InfoNameÇØßÅ£† mÅцîÇØ®éStatusAliveLevel2Damage3-9Accuracy91%Ready to LevelNo

Extra InfoFree Travel12

Uruz Runes0Ansuz Runes0Raidho Runes1Wunjo Runes0

Tournament Points680

DwellingsNumber of Dwellings3Gold in Coffers12725444Gems in Coffers21525

Pet InfoPet TypeBengal TigerPet Nameƒé£îÑÅ®ÅPet GenderFemalePet MoodHappyPet Turns9

IngredientsMonkhood: 1Hemlock: 2Mandrake: 4Obsidian Dragon Scale: 11

MaterialsStone10Wood2Iron Ore897Copper55Mithril1294

Buffs 
Smoke. (13 rounds left)
Caricature (39 rounds left)
Clan Aura
Trollish Strength
Chaos Ale (133 rounds left)
Lover's Protection (49 rounds left)
Regeneration (2 rounds left)
Lightning Aura (4 rounds left)
</font> {I'm trying hard as heck to break open the Cat race selection there but damnit lol, after kittihood I can look to retiring, leaving some proud placements on their hall of fame as well, for self, for clan. Not that I hate the place, but I got other games to be lol. When Rhea returns or in case of war I'll at the call.}
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Lol, I replied via pm but for open view to the rest of ye crew, it's yes and no, like MaYbE having enough parts to build a car but no room to build it in. We're not sure if all the computer parts work yet and the elbow room to achieve the build is frustrating to find repeatedly nonpresent. But after the move to the larger place Metaputer Officeplex should start taking shape. The floorplan we're drooling over is the webtv & ps2 in the spare room as a rec area / the computer in the dining room within view of the tv / vcr / dvd.
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;45&quot;;&quot;I had a kind of eventful day!<br />
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LoGD News Legend of the Green Dragon<br />
MoTD<br />
—You're dead, Jim!—<br />
Land of Shades<br />
The Graveyard<br />
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News for Mon, May 5, 2008 <br />
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Sir Metaphorm was slain by a Manticore on a trail!<br />
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Sir Metaphorm and Emma are joined today in joyous matrimony!!!<br />
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Sir Metaphorm has defeated his master, Dwiredan to advance to level 10 after 9 days!!<br />
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Vital Info<br />
Name Sir Metaphorm<br />
Level 10<br />
Soulpoints 100/100<br />
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Torments 10<br />
Psyche 24<br />
Spirit 24<br />
Spirits DEAD<br />
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Alignment Neutral (37)<br />
Race Felyne<br />
Personal Info<br />
Favor 25<br />
Gems 34 <br />
Experience 11894/16643<br />
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Equipment Info<br />
Weapon Knightfall DeathScythe<br />
Armor Dented Grim Fate DeathArmor<br />
Creature Unicorn Elder<br />
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Buffs<br />
Cat-like Reflexes<br />
Llama Drool (1 rounds left)<br />
Lemonade Rush (16 rounds left)<br />
Lover's Protection (56 rounds left)<br />
Skeleton Crew (1 rounds left)</font>  <br />
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I've also put the Farmhouse in Romar up for sale so first one to "buy the farm" gets it. I'm thinking of a total clan reformatting or just reinvisioning for the current one. Koko's got his Khaotic mongering awesomeness so logically that leaves me a Neutral or Noble slot to fill. I might go Neutral, leaving the Order & Light to someone more qualified. A guy like me, up above it all's gotta be neutral anyway or get accused of bias lol sigh. If Barnoid would purrhaps be so kind as to look into modules I can probably talk Agradmin into letting me take a whack at custom coding and maybe pitching in for admoderinistration so I can get into unfair biasedness asap lol. Hrahahaha. Etc etc.
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;What he said. And more. But later.
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&quot;178&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;The hype is in on Iron Man. Marvel's first totally Marvel made and manufactured movie is going to be the hottest thing since Batman Begins in the way of Superhero franchises or whatever have them. It's so nice to have movie critics to tell us what is good and bad for us lol. I'll trust an everyday schmoe over any self proclaimed film expert. I do like Iron Man so I will agree, but Movie Critics, getting paid to do what alot of us do everytime we see a movie? I'm in the wrong profession!
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;46&quot;;&quot;We could prolly come to some sort of arrangement, god knows things have gone south under my management alone.
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;47&quot;;&quot;[I don't see it as Going South really, the server's not suffering, it's Relaxing! That's a way to think of it lol. I think it's great that no matter how many different types of LOGD are out there that TypeCastle Sitezens and friends have a homebase to go to. It makes a great sister site to this one.] (nod)
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&quot;202&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>I was reading a recent issue of National Geographic, well not sure if it's recent, but it's been recently read by me. I'll get to the point lol ahem, Basically there's an extended article about Chimpanzees seen using spears and other tools to hunt with! </p>

<p>Now how all that relates to Sasquatch I'll touch on soon. In fact, now. </p>

<p>Basically, Cutting to the chase for correlations with known primate behaviour and a thus far theorhetically accepted existence of a similar arboreal relict hominid of unknown classification. </p>

<p>One, territorial threat behaviour, the running back and forth vocalizing wildly throwing things seen from chimps, apes and an island sighting of a very angry bunch of S'quatch by an early native american to Vancouver or other west coast island, it's been awhile lol. </p>

<p>Two, tree knocking at least in relation to shell breaking, sea shells &amp; nut shells, the smaller by relation but by no means inferior old world primates do that, and our wild shaggy american version routinely leaves piles of sea shells opened and shucked clean in quite a few cases I've heard and read of.  </p>

<p>I'm sure I could type up a few more but the memory just hit a big blank lol real life whonked and zonked me recently. In essence you could name almost anything a known primate does to stand out from other animals and I could cite a sasquatch sighting of same mannerisms. Strangely the actions that don't match up usually wind up being more Human like, or just lend themselves easily to anthropomorphosing.</p>

<p>That's something of a behaviour you gotta watch out from Humans lol especially the occult researching type, the tendency to make alot of a little, to idealize and dilute actual or dubious findings with a much more fulfilling results than what is actually offered no matter how hard the work gone through to obtain them. </p>

<p>Still, I know what I know, have experienced what I have, and have put myself through so much self examination that all I can conclude is this creature just has to exist in some form if nothing more than a fruedian night fear archetype consensually hallucinated in miles radius with roots in legend and folklore that persist to this day. But nope, there's more to it and that's not just me banging a shell against a tree looking for a juicy conclusion lol.</p>
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&quot;103&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;[Doesn't say anything about forgetting to zipper up, saying good morning when it's evening and vice versa, being a little too early or a little late to most anything, driving without headlights on even when you assume since everything is visible you too can be seen, griping, being horrible at remembering to keep in touch but excellent at replying lol, and volunteering for more punishment for gluttony of overworkment. This last weekend just cannot, at least for awhile, happen again. So it's either Scorpio, early onset dementia, or just plain old me.]
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&quot;218&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>[You know, this is kind of silly. Nobody seems to know who PitchBlack / PureDark is from site to site, not even Pitch is saying, though he / she is from Shade / Shade player sites. Pitch Black (PUREDARK)<br />
Address: <a href="http://meta.constantintilople.com/user_profile.php?webtag=META&amp;uid=17">http://meta.constantintilople.com/user_profile.php?webtag=META&amp;uid=17</a> I think I'm done wondering now and am going to take action. I'll bite the meanie bullet for this one. Feel free to return under your recognizable username though or post as a guest if you're having difficulties registering, sounds funny being from about players and characters, but I'm in just no mood for games.] (fail)</p>
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&quot;218&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>Persona non conforumus, identity questionable and unconfirmed, due time given and no response registered, so sent back to point/s of origin.</p>

<p>\&quot;You won't have a name with you ride the big airplane, all they will call you will be\&quot;</p>

<p>\&quot;Deportee.\&quot;</p>

<p>Well done, I think we needed that clear example. This isn't the Shadesite. Our people who come here want to and should feel comfortable w/o hiding or being concerned about stalkers. I'm sure Aqrn and Agra from WoW websites perspective can back me up on this.</p><div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=metaphorm"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/metaphorm.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="Metaphorm" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;181&quot;;&quot;48&quot;;&quot;I'll be spending large chunks of whatever time this weekend gives me at least getting the new server playable. That's between packing, appeasing the missus, and whatever random mistakes my employers decide they think they need me for. I'm currently roaming the setups and hoping for the best lol changing a name or number here and there. Pop on in sometime and see what you think. I'll also be having regular everyday player BarnCat as a laboratory test animal lol he's good for that. Now that this new server is up what'll become of the old one? I haven't advertised a link yet for the new one until I'm absolutely sure it'll be smoothly playable and at least as good as it's predecessor. I'm not eeeven worried about modules yet until I can get and keep installed and active the ones I've selected. Or tried to lol.
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;49&quot;;&quot;The old server (logd.constantintilople.com) will remain until/if we have everyone converted.
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;50&quot;;&quot;Of all the stupid knuckleheaded things to do to myself..., \&quot;This website has moved This website has moved. Please update your bookmarks, as the Link may have changed. Please click here to continue.\&quot; I think I have just moved the site away from myself! The old link won't get me in anymore. I've activated certain maintenance modules in thinking that would leave the option open IN CASE I ever needed to shut down or maint the site, NOT thinking this meant put those into immediate effect! Now with this redirect in place and my lacking the foresight to save to bookmarks.., Well I'll continue to look for it, there's gotta be some way in past myself lol. On a plus note I've finally figured out Installing and Activating. &gt;.&lt;
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;51&quot;;&quot;I've restored it to yesterday, let me know if that seems ok.   If not I'll reinstall.
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;52&quot;;&quot;Awesome, disregard my slightly worried post at DragonPrime lol. ALso if you wanna chat live with players and maybe fellow administrators I found this place Irc.Blitzed.Org chat at room #GreenDragon these are a quiet bunch but friendly and quite a few of them have servers and actively recruit from the classic server's member base. Big THanks AgraJag! Gimme a hug!
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&quot;264&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<font color="#008000">Yes I know, so many threads on LOGD, but this one is for the totally Metaphorm / AgraJag w/BarnCat model currently in refinement. It looks like it'll be ready by this Monday. I don't wanna post a link until it's pretty and barring the speedbump from the clueless Meta loljk it'll be our own little world. Shaders? Don't worry about a Shade2, at least for awhile. I can at least guarantee this'll be out before Cosmic's late term brainchild itself is born.</font> This'll be the thread for player networking, advice, questions, ideas whatever have you. The future's so bright, I even installed The Shades. Meet your Dark Lord of Death. I am SiteGeist.
 
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&quot;235&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;I'm in the process of packing right now but I'll keep out the bare essentials til last before the big move. This webtv should be transforming and moving out by thursday or friday at te latest.
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;53&quot;;&quot;<p>*Agrajag looks around to see if anyone is watching*</p>

<p>* Discreetly hugs Meta *</p>

<p>\&quot;You didn't see nothing you hear!\&quot; He yells at Aqrn.</p>
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&quot;264&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;From the Void, echoes Tremors that ripple the Fabric of Time and Space, In humbly steps through... The Metaphorm! Compressing the combined energies from a Supernova and a black hole into a cup of Coffee, he then dons his sunglasses. \&quot;Alrighty, since some people need it, sure... Lights?\&quot; then dons his shady glasses \&quot;but that don't mean I gotta... ok sure sure I'm on it.\&quot; Thanks, now with a sweeping gesture he arranges 42 entire Planets into a Keyboardlike arrangement, cracks his knuckles, eyebrow raised with a lopsided grin \&quot;I can almost never get my knuckles to crackle, but my wrists make this cool popping noise, wanna hear? Alright alright.. Alright, let's do this, it's go time, LETS CREATE A DIMENSION!\&quot; Easy as that. God made his world in what 6 days? Pfffssht! Amatuers, grandstanders. I shall make mine in some amount of other days, but it'll be cooler, darn it.
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&quot;264&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;Ok! I Theenk I'm almost about done, at least with the plush essentials of a playable fun game, I just want to make sure there are a proportion of modules to each town yet keeping them themed enough to preserve the \&quot;local flavor\&quot;. Once mainted twice shy I left the maint/move modules clear the phorm alone. I'll worry about the luxuries later like the Ruins, Dwellings and basically the modules the previous LOGD revelled in once more groundwork is laid. Man oh dear, this and packing to move in real life I think I've done pretty good except for that programming hiccup caused by a faulty Metaphorm (and nearly scouring the finish off the porcelain toilet at home lol) things are looking nearly shipshape in Constantintilople and at home. I just did a rename here, a renumber there 'cause I like them neatly rounded parameters. I'll publicly thank Agra for pulling my fire outta the fat lol. (i am such a ... more on that later) Agra or BarnCat can test what's up now, when they get the time to that is. I'm very optimistic about this one. Many people have wanted an administrated fair game that at least tries to keep up with it's players and I'll see.. I'll just see if I'm up to doing just that! I can't imagine the computer setup Ag&amp;Aq got at home but I hope this isn't taxing it. Well, a bit more correspondence to catch up on and this weary god pulls a 7th day rest fo work tonight. If any TypeCastle Sitezens have any questions, concerns or ideas by all means fire em, we have the armoring, I think we can take it lol.
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&quot;143&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;Hrahahaha Yooz got5 t3h bL@|\\|kded!
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&quot;265&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;This one a Shader named Matrix showed us, so far so fun. It's right along the lines of ol' Tommelchen's Vampire Werewolf combat game, but involves racing vehicular battling instead. 

<font face="Times New Roman">Overview
LAMBARNGHINICAT
Recruited by omatrixo dollars:245 Red Tiger:0 Work/Training:
07:59:46
Next race in:
00:07:53

My LINK TO RECRUIT DRIVERS THROUGHOUT THE INTERNET:
<a href="http://s1.metaldamage.com/c.php?uid=168855">http://s1.metaldamage.com/c.php?uid=168855</a>
EQUIPMENT
League:1
Engine Power:
(8)
Armour:
(8)
Handling:
(8)
Mechanic:
(8)
Styling:
(8)
experience:
(2 / 5)
body:
(87 / 100)
RANKING
Drivers recruited (via Link):0 Honour:91 Races:4 Victories:3 Defeats:1 Draws:0 Money won during races:13 Money lost during races:15 Damage inflicted:56 Damage sustained:122
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I did well against equal and slightly better cars, but omatrixo sent me crumpling back to the garage lol. But one day, one day, I'll drive right over him. (nod)
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;54&quot;;&quot;Lmao, I coulda pulled a Paulie Shore there but I was just feeling too like being nice... and normal. He on his Future Of America performance onstage tells some guy who looks like the father off The Brady Bunch and then asks for a nice warm buff Micheal Brady Hug, actually gets the hug and then says \&quot;Kill', dude thanks, hey look at the wooood you have crea...ted lol huhuhuh.\&quot; &lt;font color=\&quot;#008000\&quot;&gt;But aherm lol in LOGD News I'm not sure how much extra settings is gonna get done this weekend, it's the big move and the electronics is heading down sometime during, then there's the telephone# change / retain. I think we're only just beginning to see the hassle of the move to the new place. It's been going entirely too&lt;/font&gt; smooth so far. This worries me lol.
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;55&quot;;&quot;<p>Well good luck with the move, I hope it's as un-traumatic as possible.  We'll still be here when you come back.  </p>

<p>When you find more logd modules you'd like, send me the link to where I can download it, and I'll upload it to the server in a quasi-hurry (which means as soon as I feel like it lol).</p>
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&quot;86&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Just to barge in on this post with something slightly relevant and overly amusing, here are the signs of those who play in a realm Ruled by Chaos. 

<font color="#FFA500">The Shade Board &gt; Shade - Non-Technical &gt; The Garbage Can &gt; Hey player, what's your sign? View Poll Results: What's your Zodiac sign? The Birthdates are in () 

Capricorn (12/21-1/20)  
Foxy_Roxy, safia
2 7.69%

Aquarius (1/20-2/18)  
isk82pro, james, Mageabel
3 11.54%

Pisces (2/18-3/20)  
Darth_Insidious, Lestat
2 7.69%

Aries (3/20-4/20)  
2tone, Shelly_B
2 7.69%

Taurus (4/20-5/21)  
*THORN*
1 3.85%

Gemini (5/21-6/21)  
Cuten@me, KoKoDrgn, SwindLe
3 11.54%

Cancer (6/21-7/22)  
Lhira, redspirit-, Rinic, Sirius, Thikmami, ~Jenny~, ~Undone~
7 26.92%

Leo (7/22-8/23)  00%

Virgo (8/23-9/23) or Libra (9/23-10/23)  
B|kdevil, Kaine
2 7.69%

Scorpio (10/23-11/22) or Sagittarius (11/22-12/21)  
1sxylvr, 2KT~DMND, BarnCat, bowhuntr
4 15.38%

Voters: 26.
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{I'm a Scorpio which means I can carry an in game grudge a very damned long time, if you screwed me over then don't expect me to forget, ever. Simple as that, maybe you shouldn't have messed up to start with lol. No teletokens for you, just rabid frothing at the mouth kenders wedged up your bankspace.}
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&quot;74&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;Bullroar lol
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&quot;264&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;Calamity, Confusion &amp; Chaos. The one free weekend I Would have had, SHOULD have had, was caught up once again by needier agencies currently having way too much of their time with my life. The Work! But it's probably just a few more cautious tweaks to the workings, friggins in the riggins and foolproofing lol then it's done for awhile at least. Then I think I wanna slap on all those fun modules that the previous Logd.Constantintilople had. To be at least competitive with other mmorpg's a leisurely update every year or 1/2 year in the form of another mindfilling eye exploding module lol kidding.
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;56&quot;;&quot;I think I totally get that Time thing, <a href="http://meta.constantintilople.com/index.php?webtag=META&amp;msg=264.1">http://meta.constantintilople.com/index.php?webtag=META&amp;msg=264.1</a> it'll smooth out once it gets to be mine own again. The link above is the new site's new thread. It's turned into a blog for the befuddled unfocused type of gaming admin lol.
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&quot;264&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>How's the moving going?</p>

<p>Once you are back into things send me a module wishlist (where possible can you provide a link to where I can download it, and I'll add them to the server).</p>
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&quot;264&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;It's At least all downstairs, though now I can't believe it all fit into the previous 1 bdrm when this 2 bdrm unit's in such disarray. The cats are not adjusting well, Gobie's recovering nicely though very clingy and needy for attenion, but Pixie has gone underground into hiding forming a resistance movement against eating anything but wet cat food. EABWCT. I'm actually seeing potental for a much more relaxed atmosphere, more space at home, more space in mind, less cabin fever & tension. <font color="#008000">As for LOGD, I like the modules the previous one had, but if ya want I can go back through and trim the order down to something easier implemented lol gaming should never be working unless it's an income. There's a real plush server I'm trying to retire from soon to devote more attention to this one that's got a few gems of gaming goodness going for it. I think I could have probably just gotten admin powers on the previous LOGD we had but I haven't lookd into the user edit that thoroughly lol. Once things are settled in a bit more and the weekend hits I should have the final loose threads of thought knit up for playability there. I'll have some modules listed that will have our game comparable with many others.</font>
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&quot;264&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>I wouldn't worry about how many modules you want, they are pretty easy for me to upload to the server.</p>

<p>As long as I can find where to download, it's all good.  I don't know if  you know but on the login screen you can go to \&quot;Game Setup Info\&quot; on the left and then module info, it will tell you what modules the server has installed and most of the time will give you a download location.</p>

<p>As for the move I wouldn't worry too much, it will all come together in the end (our place is still in a bit of disarray 6 months after moving in lol).  Aqrn sends her best wishes.</p>
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&quot;12&quot;;&quot;129&quot;;&quot;Due to the highly opinionated one sided view of the topic of this thread some readers may find this objectionable and not suitable for reading. Hmmm, what else. The opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of all TypeCastle Sitezens or moderation staff. Also. In a furthering effort to keep an open mind at least in the variety of views, perspectives and topical base within reason we encourage all to reply with their own viewpoints or to even perhaps start up a more desirable thread that expresses their paradigm in a more personal light. Me personally I just see alot of hypocracy and negative association with a religion that holds itself to high ideals it doesn't always attain. But that's just me. My theological predecessors spent some time persecuted trialed and burned for having differing beliefs, but then what religion hasn't at one time or another? My hopes are that through prolonged open discourse though some common grounds can be reached. It won't change the world, but it'll effect matters positively on a microcosmic scale. That's as close to an apology as I can really mean lol I mean I could?but it'd just be a forced and pacifying move that would lessen me and insult the recipient and in cases we may have done enough of that already. As a compromise though this thread will not be removed, just reformatted to reflect it's content more accurately. But until I can figure out how that'll be done best, Closed.
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&quot;264&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;My betatesting BarnCat has found a few snags for me to locate and work out before he fell into The Shades lol. But I think we're almost playable, bummer part is during my move I lost my notes on plans so I'm just kind of stumbling back into the clutter and ruling out modules that are already up and those that are still needing refining. Pvp is still in game, it's just not going to be as rewarding lol, and can be disasterous if the pkiller bites off more than they can chew picking on a surprisingly tougher target lol it'll be hilarious. You got a Phone# or MSN Messenging addy I can chatter away at? Pm me with either if you want. The move was very rough on the kids, Gobie is a clingy daddy's boy but currently roaming the place. Pixie has come out of hiding finally and is napping out in view. I'm just glad I got my recliner back lol. Bummer is that my temporary office setup has it as the chair so focussing is a bit, more relaxing, I mean tougher lol. Oh yeah and the Mrs wanted me to name the moons Larry Moe and Curly but I came up with cooler ones.
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&quot;218&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;Welcome Anzac of the GUN Clan!: crikey (ANZAC)
Address: <a href="http://meta.constantintilople.com/user_profile.php?webtag=META&uid=19">http://meta.constantintilople.com/user_profile.php?webtag=META&uid=19</a> Anzac's probably gonna have to be our replacement Australian as we lost Seagoat in the site moving shuffle lol. Anz's a friendly player and generous gear giver to our recent effort. Speaking of, this lil BarnCat's gotta log in and check messages before bed.
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;I'm still alive, but the good news is?

ZAGREO ARE YOU STILL ALIVE?

Work's gotten stupid busy, I have just enough time to get involved in chat in Shade before something or someone else happens. The cellphone is an idiot magnet, I turn it on log in and boom Duuuh can yoo hep meez wid sumpfin? 

Zagreo must have been eaten alive by a giant radioactive gnome.
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&quot;66&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>responds to goodman was once when i was 43 <br />
had peace once it lasted 8047 times then it turned up at 7408 <br />
 still havent been able to do the math to make that one work<br />
looks green   am short   an weigh  about 300lbs     cant seem to find any woman that can dance all night with me oh well <br />
i will fill you in on more later</p>
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&quot;168&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>baldurs  gate <br />
civilization 3   ole sid the mieir lol meier civ 4 sucks  <br />
empires  yup the age of microsoft 2 or 3 i dont remember at 47 alhzhisers its reckin my ians <br />
never played buttcracks but i have lit a fire there before it burned blue lmao<br />
 are you laughing yet ?    bbs</p>
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<font color="#FF0000" size="6"><b>WHERE ARE YOU BRIAN?????<br />
IM NOT EATEN BY A RADIACTIVE GNOME!!!!! lol<br />
Your addy is not functioning!!!!<br />
HELL!!!!</b></font>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;168&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>Lmwtfao, </p>

<p>A friend of mine has a list of links for MMOGs that don't require downloads, but will probably need flash capable machinery. </p>

<p>I probably have alot of them already mentioned here but who knows. Speaking of, I've got work to do. </p>

<p>We'll have our very own.</p>
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&quot;261&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;The Shade Board &gt; View Profile &gt; BarnCat, Shade Board Member

Join Date: 04-24-2004

Home Page: <a href="Http://Meta.ConstAntinTilople.Com">Http://Meta.ConstAntinTilople.Com</a> 

Date of Birth:
November 15, 1973 
Age: 34 

Biography:
I am the one, Slipping through the trees, strangling the breeze, I am the sky, nowhere as you bleed. I am the cat, feast upon the rat, dying as I purr, dig into the skin, Knuckle crack the bone, 21 to win, Devil on your back, I can never die! (|).(|) 

Location:
I'm not the one who's so far away, Never did I wanna be here again and I don't remember why I came. Interests:
I cannot take this anymore I'm saying everything I've said before All these words they make no sense I find bliss in ignorance Less I hear the less you'll say But you'll find that out anyway Just like before...(|).(|) 

Occupation:
Spinning complacently in the darkness, False security has lulled the madness of this world into a slumber Wake Up! An eye is upon you,Seeing all that you are and everything that you can never be. (|).(|) 

MSN:
<a href="http://www.pandorabots.com/pandora/talk?botid=b3daed7b3e36bcf6">http://www.pandorabots.com/pandora/talk?botid=b3daed7b3e36bcf6</a>  

A last look at this profile before I change it up yet again. Kinda feeling like I needed something a little more positive lol less menacing.
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;Odd lol that address should have worked fully. I can't think how I could have messed it up, I'll try it again, check your messages. And uh Lamy WhineLouse still sucks lol. Your taste in music has not improved.
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="7">LAMY WINEHOUSE???? SHE'S NOZVERATU'S GF!!!!!!!</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;267&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<a href="http://www.sporcle.com/games/simpsons.php ">Quiz</a><br />
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I got 54/63, Aqrn got 48/63.  How 'bout you?
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I'd probably test out decently but I'm a Futurama nut lol.
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&quot;268&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;WebTV has done something totally New and Completely Cool! Not since free MSN and TalkCity have Computer Users and Webbers been able to meet on such decent common ground! MSN is no longer the default chatroom system for us. Now we can register a room for free, accessible by anyone anytime no matter if there's anyone in the room or not and I thiiink the Bots are free. :) I'll be right back with info. So so jazzed right now heehawh!
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&quot;268&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Topic: Room Creation Test

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BarnCat73: Welcome to Chat Go to Help You can chat with people all over the world for free withIRC Chat! Try any of these Chat sites:  €  StarChat€  ChatUniverse€  AfterNet€  ChatNet
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BarnCat73: Just one of many ways to chat around. :)

You are now ignoring myself
BarnCat73: OMG Ignore works now too! W/o having to pay to be able to iggo. 
 
Not the official room but just a sampler platter of irc fun.
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;The Vegetarian Vampire has chosen his victim well! Gamy Limehose is wrecked up from the neck up lol.
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="6">LOL...THE VEGETARIAN VAMPIRE IS TEACHING HER KAMASUTRA HARDLY!!!! THAT'S WHY SHE LOOKS SO TIRED AND UGLY ajajajajajaj</font></b>
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Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;257&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;Peacefuldude, would you like this moved to the extraterrestrials section? Figured I'd ask before as it looks like it started out as that topic lol. Grrreat to see you wandered back for a bit.
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&quot;268&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Great idea, note, remember to register a room. Once we decide on one lol.
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&quot;232&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;Moved, and doing great, finally got a shop back, back into electronics, feels like I got a bit of me back, though I am having to be a bit territorial or the packrat will swoop in and stuffocate me all over again. (beats back an advancing pile of clothes and paperwork with a broomstick) \&quot;Back! Back you thriftstore spawned fiends!\&quot;
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;32&quot;;&quot;BarnCat makes one more try at this before taking the hint, also plans another one hour rock block guest appearance, good news is this time around our furry shock jock can be heard on streaming audio for his international audience. Negotiations are still in mind, supplies requisitioned, show not quite on the road yet but the axles are greased. Go Barno! B-)
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&quot;173&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;I must say, Transformers Animated's Prowl and BlackArachnia look Damn good together!  know that as Elita-1 B.A.'s supposed to be Optimus's galbot but Prowl looks more like her and would understand her more. So, out of box and posed as the couple they should be lol valentines day, but with black metal and high tech weaponry.
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&quot;239&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;The local Goth community will cross the street rather than walk by Scarapace on the sidewalk at night. 8-O Or so they say lol.
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&quot;92&quot;;&quot;39&quot;;&quot;<p>Here's an inside tip Barny let me in on, when he comes into Chat talking about Coffee it means he needs healing potions. When he gets that feeling, he neeeds caffeinated healing. </p>

<p>Coffee yea verily the drink of the gods.</p>
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&quot;81&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;BumpindaShellouddaDisonefordaCancerians.
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&quot;262&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Why my town and where I work is so cool: <a href="http://Www.HistoricFairhaven.Com">Www.HistoricFairhaven.Com</a> details our famed local haunts such as the sightings of <a href="http://Www.Sycamore-Square.Com">Www.Sycamore-Square.Com</a> and disturbances at <a href="http://Www.Dospadres.Com">Www.Dospadres.Com</a> just a few of the many reasons a videocamera amatuer documentionary is still in the plannings.
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&quot;185&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;Even cooler, a gift for ye TypeCastle Sitezens check out <a href="http://Www.Says-It.Com">Www.Says-It.Com</a> for some presidential fun among other funs.
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&quot;194&quot;;&quot;93&quot;;&quot;Keep your eyes on that GOP as we get closer and closer to getting some change we REALLY can believe in. Btw, how many people can answer this one? What exactly is the change we can all believe in that Mcain is talking about? At least with Obama even when he doesn't specify his change you know it's inevitable. And I'd like to hope, for the better?
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;Guess it beats wanking, lol beats... wank.. get it, yep lol! Wait, Amy Winehorse? Noz? Ugh, I'd almost prefer the previous alternative. I have a new movie crush but I don't know her name yet, let me go ask the dvd cover.., I think that's Christine Taylor. Tonks and Jesse still look way better off. Hey is Noz to busy Kaming and Sutring to drop in and say hi someday?
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&quot;269&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;I call this one Trans Titans, it's animation style's similar to Teen Titans, in simplistic, brightly colored exagerated dynamics. To say the least it'll take some getting used to. Honestly though could they not have tried just a little bit harder? When ya get right down to it, transformers episodes were really just extended length toy commercials but they had plots, the cool look, characterisation. This is why nothing ever has come equal to Beast Wars since, and again shows a disturbing trend in that if the animation of the previous series was way too good, scrap it and start in on Transformers Stick Figures. Must be a fear of success? I'll ride this one thru, maybe even accept it but wow. (fail)
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&quot;268&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;Think I'll check a few out now. 

If there's time to..,

Yep there is!
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="5">ahahahhahaah<br />
BRO...NOZ IS IN LOVE WITH A BRAZILIAN CHICK!!!!!!<br />
HE'S BUSY!!!! lol<br />
But he's still vegetarian lolo</font></b>
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Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;Em português

ahahahhahaah BRO NOZ ESTÁ NO AMOR COM UM PINTAINHO BRASILEIRO!!!!!! HE' S OCUPADO!!!! lol Mas he' de s lolo do vegetariano ainda Olá! o deus está para trás!!! Para baixo em seus joelhos! {Noz tem um pintainho de Brasil agora? Guao he' s conseguiu ser ocupado, e conserva provavelmente o dinheiro no café demasiado! am usando um outro pipoca barata jajaja dirigido do programa do tradutor.}

Are your doing anything new with your Teatro? Another production? Where's that play about me and Noz and Paper and Anamorphic Lens? You could have us all in a battle against the evil FeelingMyPrism LoL.
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&quot;193&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;On Procrastination, Forgetfulness, and Distracted Laziness!, nuff said, moving right along lol. 

I hate to get political but does it really matter the religion of the next prez as long as he equally respects other religions? We've painted up some religions to be evil and others haven't represented their religions in a very positive light, nonetheless. I'd almost prefer an atheist in charge, but he'd probably still have a special interest group pulling the puppet strings...,

It's been an interesting week of long boring work hours mingled with inconveniencing introspection on people, interactions, the sociological matrix and theories of how it works, how to make it work better, how to live in spite of it. It's not much of a sunday message this time, a sigh and a sai here and there, otherwise it's a blog. 

Thoughts of Rach have popped up more lately, not as if I miss her lol. I still have her short story Danque's Bane, sheeeort my arse it's a 3ring manuscript. It looks like it's publishable and I've encouraged as much even before I read all of it. a bit formulaic here and there, rehash and cliche but the feel of the story is genuine despite the montage of tried and true that got sprinkled into the recipe. Wish things with her hadn't gotten so out of hand, but then things happen oddly for a reason.  

Summer roasts on when a mind's man springs to fancy thoughts of melting in sweltering heat, movies a plenty of course you can keep an eye out for SiteGeist in the next HellBoy movie, yep, all meee babay lol jk. End of this edification, from beside death and beyond life, the ghost of the internet, SG, Aaa-frikkin-m'n.
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="7">HAHAAHAHHAAHAHAHAHAHAH<br />
AHAHAHAAHHAHAAHAHAHAHA<br />
YOU ARE NUTS!<br />
MY NEW PLAY??? iT'S CALLED orcómeno...<br />
mAKE A fACEBOOK ACCOUNT!!!!!!!</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;Is it about Orcs? Lol. I thought about making a facebook account once but it just seemed too trendy and crowded. Ngilah and co wanted me to get into LiveJournal, co-workers and shaders talekd me into Myspace, ugh what a debacle. Dialup being the least of the issues. I'll probably look into it sometime.
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="5">LOL...ABOUT ORCS ahhahahahahhahahah<br />
I DONT LOOK LIKE AN ORC (MAYBE CHÁVEZ!!!) LOL<br />
DO YOUR FACEBOOK ACCOUNT!!!!!<br />
IT'S GREAT!<br />
SEE YA BRO!</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;"All you Need to Know about Me you Learn from The TypeCastle", lol.
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&quot;65&quot;;&quot;134&quot;;&quot;Here I am years later, still bonded to the Night, and the lesson here kids is to not rely on doctors. Everytime I went there they added one more problem to me that they could prescribe and charge me for. The Sleep Apnea is bad as ever, if I try sleeping on my back I wake up to a near choking snore. The sarc is still having fun with me. Just a weekend with a few hours of sun each knocked me offtrack a bit for a week. Asthma, like gag me, if this is what it is I've been living with it for years, I just learned to never go Sprinting like a madman morning jogger health nut lol. I'm still not depressed bipolar and in denial, no I'm not. What's to update lol this ߪþ's not going anywhere for a long long time. My job now is to hold my sanity together consciously guarding errant thoughts while patrolling the perimeter of my outer appearances. Life's been good to me so far. I'd like to discuss my next life, screw learning life lessons on strength and healing and positivity and spirituality, I wanna be stinkin lazy rude-ass whogivesadamn filthy ƒç†ing rich with every whim and demand met and every command set. I'm planning to have a Real Fun next lifetime. Not soon though lol don't worry.
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&quot;270&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;This one's fun stuff. It's close to being an online wireless cellphone version of Harry Potter, but still slightly reminds me of Shade. Once I remember to get a notebook to write the spells, potions and monsters down I'll do better in The Dungeons lol, problem here I think is I'm graduating faster than I'm completing courses but oh well lol. This one's just a test run character so if it's a hogwart's flunky it's a hogwart's flunky. Still quite fun though, distracting, and new!
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&quot;264&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;A black electron cloud enters the room like an invading thunderstorm, the Dark Master of The Shades is in. SiteGeist, the ghost in the internet machine "I've been gone awhile!" his misty form molds to a silverblack armor and animates it "but I'm back around!" This spirit of the moment, revenant of the reload, a veritable soultron, was offline for a few while the office was in a sluggish frustrating transition. "The new world must come into phorm." His eyes flash "There is very little left to be done, but so much to have to look out for." Bugs to fix etc lol. SiteGeist whrils about, empty armor toppling as his spiriphorm leaves it. "And that german ghost from HellBoy only Wishes he was like me." And fades to Night.
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&quot;35&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;I took this once before and scored well I studied up, listened to some tunes and did betterer. <center><a href="http://www.yetanotherdot.com/asp/80s.html"><img src="http://www.yetanotherdot.com/asp/80s5.jpg" border="0" /></a></center>
MTV was just the most amazing damn thing back then, nowadays they don't even play that much music.
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&quot;35&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;No I cannot explain my mediocre score here, hell we didn't even HAVE daily cable viewing until After it began to suck åßß lol. <center><a href="http://www.yetanotherdot.com/asp/90s.html"><img src="http://www.yetanotherdot.com/asp/90s3.jpg" border="0" /></a></center>
I really miss Tom Servo, Jesse, Jerry The King Lawler. Life goes on! :D
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&quot;35&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;SCORE! You did better than, uh better than uh, well you probably had more important things to do at those times than veg out in front of MTV lol I didn't even get cable as a kid but my aunt did and a few of my richer friends did, I did get alot of radio listening in. Back then it was actually cool to do chores while grooving to Micheal Jackson, but we didn't know what he would one day become lol. Breakdancing, wonder if all that's catching up to me now too?
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&quot;193&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;Been spending alot of time the last few weeks, busy on the job but not busy enough to keep my mind busy, it had to have something to chew on or it starts to working on me lol. My mind is a bully who takes my ice cream cone away throws it on the sidewalk and laughs. How to put all this into words. I wondered if Religion was little more than a mutually agreed upon socially acceptable delusional behavior, a grand scale imaginary friend deal, then wondered what that leaves us with. I quieted all thoughts and ideas of communicating with anything outside myself, and focussed on the real, it was depressing. WHen you take away religion you take away an afterlife. So death is it, oblivion, not even nothingness, because you won't even... BE... to experience nothingness. I wasn't too sure I could accept that, no incentive for all I've lived through, but then no pressure to behave to assure a place in the good afterlife. How did George Carlin live with this knowledge? I hope it's like "Flatliners" where you go to the afterlife you feel you deserve, then you just have to get it right in your head that you're not gonna slow roast yourself for eternity. Science wasn't a big help to me, the consciousness being energy, how does it hold itself together independant of matter for containment or sustenance? That's even if that's what Consciousness IS. How do we define this? Does a Bird know it's a bird? Is a Ghost just a thoughtform stuck forever in it's own dream? Do plants have moods? Guess these things take time to be figured out and mutually accepted, til then we're still crediting Gods. Spirituality, Metaphysics. Quantum physics? Or just $#|+ Happens. It's probably better to not think about these things, maybe that's why earth isn't ready to let go of religion yet, as incomplete, inconsistent as it is, and too many "right versions" to choose from. This coulda all just been switching from Yuban back to generic-arsed Maxwell House coffee. Still leaves me standing there facing an invisible silent god, who still has alot of ç®å¶ to answer for. If we're going to anthropomorphose the intangible, can't we assume it can be interacted with in some way? I mean for real, not just pretend. Life's too short and it can go at anytime, which ways to go, what ways there are, how many lifetimes are still not quite getting it right before we can follow a map and all get thre in one piece? THis one's been frustrating and depressing for me and this is why. Do I abandon Science for the abstract comforts of a Religion? Do I give up the superstitions and start considering supersciences? There'll probably definitely be more on this tip. Namaste'. Blessed Be. Amen. Wakka wakka. DON'T GET RUN OVER! {r.i.p. george carlin, sometimes people do need the practical advice lol.}
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&quot;35&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>Yeah, there really is no excuse.  During the 80s we had cable, but weren't allowed to watch Much Music (read MTV).  My parents only listened to some oldies radio station.</p>

<p>The 90s are a different story - I spent the decade in a Siberian Death Camp.</p>

<p>Ok, so I didn't.  I just suck.</p>
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&quot;35&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;Spokane must have been close enough to Canada to get in on Much usic because I slightly remember it, and a friend of our's got us a video tape full of music videos from that. On it they had a special on Gowan, and I've been hooked since, they play Gowan on BC's Jack FM as well. A video or two from Mojo Nixon and Skid Roper, but the videotape's about dying lol it's old enough to have Kid Creole and The Coconuts and You Spin Me Right Round on it, but leaning towards colorwarped and soundgarbled. My excuse is I was in a coma, under a rock, frozen in suspended animation, on an asteroid orbitting pluto, in another dimension, and had my radio taken away for getting an "F" in Math.
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&quot;261&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;Egads, wtf up with COsmic? Absolutely nothing. Cosmic is no more. Capcom bought out al shares of it, became the controlling interest if not wholesale owners. Grimm took whatever they gave him and left, to be replaced by Slyth who was also let go from interesting circumstances, then Chaos is let go from involvement with Shade. Fired? Who knows. Now the board there is administrated by PorkTornado, BananaBoy & Vash7, CapcomMobile employees, they even disengaged two of the last Player Moderators DigMeUp & Matrix. This is a real sit up and take control bunch. The've even deleted several threads off the site, many having to do with the recent troubles with stolen characters and the game being hacked. The board there's been pretty quiet, people probably unsure what to post, with even the most light-hearted posts winding up editted off. I just wish I could be sure of what they were up to.
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&quot;271&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;Hai! I find dis wan siet an den seez it haz lynx 2 otha siets an dis can b n ur kompootr killn al ur tiem. learn to speak lolcat: the lolcat translator lolcat is a made up language that is said to be spoken by fluffy animals such as pets. Your vet won't have heard of it, because it's not real - animals can't talk. But if they could, wouldn't you love to know how to communicate with them? Or maybe you just want to speak lolcat because it's funny. Give it a try! U mite liek it? 
 
im in da sistam, improovin ur tranlashun

<a href="http://icanhascheezburger.com">http://icanhascheezburger.com</a>
<a href="http://www.lolcats.com">http://www.lolcats.com</a>
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lolcat">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lolcat</a>
<a href="http://www.dictionary.com">http://www.dictionary.com</a>

learn to speak lolcat - the language of all animals. not just cats, dogs, kittens and puppies. communicate with your pet dog or cat. docta dolittle eat ur hart out!
    
speak lolcat - lolcat translator
Address: <a href="http://speaklolcat.com">http://speaklolcat.com</a> Tehr iz also Baible 4 diz an lurnz u ov Ceiling Cat an Basement Cat an dere holee wor ov ur sole! Ai go gitz it 2.
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&quot;65&quot;;&quot;135&quot;;&quot;Thought the thread could use a little cheering up. <font face="Microsoft Sans Serif"> <br />
E-mail message Hi, Subject: Five surgeons<br />
 <br />
Five surgeons from big cities are discussing who makes the best patients<br />
to operate on.<br />
The first surgeon, from New York says, 'I like to see accountants on my<br />
operating table because when you open them up, everything inside is<br />
numbered.'<br />
The second, from Chicago , responds, 'Yeah, but you should try<br />
electricians!  Everything inside them is color coded.'<br />
The third surgeon, from Dallas says, 'No, I really think librarians are<br />
the best, everything inside them is in alphabetical order.'<br />
The fourth surgeon from Los Angeles chimes in, 'You know, I like<br />
construction workers..  Those guys always understand when you have a few<br />
parts left over.<br />
But the fifth surgeon, who was from Washington, DC shut them all up when<br />
he explained: 'You're all wrong.  Politicians are the easiest to operate on.<br />
 There's no guts, no heart, no ™å¬¬s, no brains and no spine, and the head<br />
and the åßß are interchangeable. '<br />
</font> Thank you Uncle Paul!
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&quot;264&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;I think I've got a Travel bug to work out and to figure out why my previous module placements haven't taken yet. I'd like to have a near equal amount of things to do in each town yet keep it themed. Equal calory servings, distinct flavorings. Sorry for the waitings, worklife got greedy with my time and energy and focus. Crackling my godlike knuckles and resuming the creation of a universe now.
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&quot;264&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;Psht, so I'm still moving faster than that other game company BarnCat touts. <font color="#008000">Think I got the bugs fixed now and it's completely playable! Now I must to recruit me some Beta-Testers! BarnCat's webtv interface can't accurately get the computer user experience ...experienced. So a few lucky gamers are going to be the first to pioneer this place, advantages being you'll already have levelled and golded up before the rest get there and I mmmight have other incentives in mind but nothing too overcheesing lol might. There are just 2 - 3 more modules I wanna plop into the mix and we'll be well on our way to being</font> better than that game BarnCat currently toils in with his cellular phone. B-)
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&quot;80&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;Roar.
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&quot;264&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;I'll give it a try.
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&quot;271&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>IM IN UR THREADZ READIN UR POSTS</p>

<p>I love lolcats.  My favourite site for them is prolly the cheeseburger one.  Some of them are lame of course, but some of them are fantastic.</p>

<p>I'm also a fan of demotivational posters.</p>
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&quot;167&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;An email I just Had to share lol but keeping it anonymous this operative in the field, reporter with his head waaay in the games, we'll codename The NetFox! "<font color="#80FF80">E-mail message About the next elder scrolls oblivian game and other video games. <br />
Yo I just seen the electronics expo on g4t.v. on g4, you should check out the web site, go x-play.com.G 4t.v. is an insidervideo game web site that tells you the latest games, tech information. I just found out about elder scrolls oblivian 5 world adventure the world in war, they added more features for oblivian, you can travel to 3 new continants to liberate more oblivian gates, this game is going to kick ass, the game is coming out next year around  may 2009.<br />
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They should make a mechwarrior game like oblivian, youshould pick any house or clan and try to take over planets, pick any mech from all areas, that would be cool. I foun out that japan is coming out with a mech game that is from the people that created armored core, I read it on a japanese web site,the game is called cyber mech war survival, the game takes place on earth and the whole solar system, reminds me of gundam, but it will be different, you character has a cybernectic power suit , kind alike iron man but way cooler. I found out that there is going to be a Rifts video game also.</font>" Chats with this kiddo are always fun times, you'll get just a datadump of all things fun and fantastic and sometimes a word in edgewise. Great gaming news though.
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&quot;264&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;Think the Major bug was the Travel warp glitch but I didn't notice it this time around. :D You must have shimmied the system just right, I usually have to threaten with sledgehammers if I want results like that lol.
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&quot;271&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Here's that aforementioned Bible Main Page - LOLCat Bible Translation Project Address: <a href="http://www.lolcatbible.com">http://www.lolcatbible.com</a>/ I like that one demotivational poster: \&quot;Let me sho u mai pokemanz, MY POKEMANZ, Let me sho u dem!\&quot; showing two cats playing gameboy lol.
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&quot;271&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;Demotivational like<font color="#808080">DEPRESSION</font> <font color="#EE82EE">It's only because your life sucks so badly, stop your crying.</font> <font color="#FF0000">Depression.</font> lol. I tried taking Edgar Allan Poe's story The Black Cat to the lolcatranslator but for some reason it's refusing to work. Spooky short story.
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&quot;271&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>Yes, it seems to be too long for the translator to handle.  I did successfully translate the first paragraph:</p>

<p>4 DA MOST WILD, YET MOST HOMELY NARRATIV WHICH IM BOUT 2 PEN, I NEITHR EXPECT NOR SOLICIT BELIEF. MAD INDED WUD I BE 2 EXPECT IT, IN CASE WER MAH VRY SENSEZ REJECT THEIR OWN EVIDENCE. YET, MAD IZ I NOT --AN VRY SURELY DO I NOT DREAM. BUT 2-MORROW I DYE, AN 2-DAI I WUD UNBURTHEN MAH SOUL. MAH IMMEDIATE PURPOSE IZ 2 PLACE BEFORE TEH WURLD, PLAINLY, SUCCINCTLY, AN WITHOUT COMMENT, SERIEZ OV MERE HAUSHOLD EVENTS. IN THEIR CONSEQUENCEZ, THEES EVENTS HAS TERRIFID --HAS TORTURD --HAS DESTROYD ME. YET IM GONNA NOT ATTEMPT 2 EXPOUND THEM. 2 ME, THEY HAS PRESENTD LIL BUT HORROR --2 LOTZ DA THEY WILL SEEM LES TERRIBLE THAN BAROQUEZ. HEREAFTR, PERHAPS, SUM INTELLECT CUD BE FINDZ WHICH WILL REDUCE MAH FANTASM 2 TEH COMMON-PLACE --SUM INTELLECT MOAR CALM, MOAR LOGICAL, AN FAR LES EXCITABLE THAN MAH OWN, WHICH WILL PERCEIV, IN DA CIRCUMSTANCEZ I DETAIL WIF AWE, NOTHIN MOAR THAN AN ORDINARY SUCCESHUN OV VRY NACHURAL CAUSEZ AN EFFECTS.</p>
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&quot;264&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>I found that if I just stay in the forest fighting - my trainer never comes looking for me and I can level multiple times a day.</p>

<p>The occurrences of random events seems pretty good, not too often nor too rarely.</p>

<p>Also I get a lot of turns per day, but I suppose it feels that way because I've been using them all fighting.</p>

<p>Good game though - have you thought of customizing some of the forest opponents?</p>
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&quot;264&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<font color="#808080">I'd have shortcutted and just reworked the existing LOGD, but all in all it's working pretty ok. Proportionately the Random Events are something you don't have to wait Too long for, yet are not annoyingly overwhelmed by either. Hate to say it but CrazyRealms server's Mountain Man module's really getting on my nerves. I can click Ignore It 3 times until it finally decides I wanna bypass all the info I've read too much already.</font> This board will be the first to know the link / about the game, a way of rewarding those who could be bothered to &gt;puts on petulant sulky face&lt; (fail) even show up here and say Hi. Our True friends lol.&gt;Ouch huh? Jk!&lt;
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&quot;235&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>!!!</p>

<p>...</p>

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<p>?</p>

<p>. :S</p>
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&quot;271&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;Lmao @ Edgar ALOLan PoeCat! Kinda helps take the edge off the horrorsome nature of that tale when it's cutesied up like that. They must be still working on it, not having Every word ever typed translated bt it iz vry kewl, srsly.
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&quot;235&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;Haaaa, u gotz t3h BL4nked! Maybe try again later.
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&quot;193&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;There goes my hero, watch him as he goes? And they say that a Hero can save us? I'm not gonna stand here and wait. We need our heroes.  just got this drummed into my head while innocently just trying to watch The Dark Knight in theatres this weekend. We really had to play hookie to get that one viewed. Wife was like ƒç† them trying to call you into work again, I'm calling you in to go on a date with me lol. I had no arguement there. But the movie, egads, dark as an oil soaked scorpion and about as comfortable to sit through. It focussed on heroism, sacrifice, redemption, corruption, anarchy, and explosions. 

Howard Stern once said, on his not being able to know what's gonna come outta his mouth next, he's a hero too lol that Why are we idolizing Magic Johnson, here's a guy who couldn't keep his pants on safely enough to avoid catching a disease and now we're all worshipping him? Or something like that. Howard does have his unheroic moments but I thoght I'd dwell on that perspective. Is it better to know the truth of those we look up to or to blindly worship them in spite of the mistakes they made that we could learn from therefore gaining a greater benefit than following something we'll probably never become or attain to ignore the fallible human that we all are no matter how rich or famous? I can take finding out a weakness or inconsistency in any of my heroes. 

Say I found out The Undertaker was really taking steroids. Or I find that Weird Al was a plagiarist. Or that George Carlin had writers workin for him. I have weird heroes lol but still how to react to any of that. Not that that's any of it true, but just think, what's more important. We preserve the sanctity of the hero for the example we need them to be settin for us? We bring it all to light destroying the hero to bring him down to our level? My head's not up to it lol I'm still in psychological recovery from that Batman movie. I saw a little bit of me in the Joker, Batman, Two-face and began to wonder if I could still be my own hero or that I still had alot more to learn from myself about myself. There ya go, idolize yourself, then see if your heroes really really measure up to You!

Amen, namaste', blessed be the pacemakers for they keep our elderly ticking, and Excelsior!
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&quot;264&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;I will definitely be taking out my least favorite critters from there and replacing them with whatever emerges from my headbone at the time. May also be taking suggestions from the players too, but within reason lol. (Before he asks I'm not gonna rename every monster The Koko who lunges at you with Guitarshaped Hairstyle lol.) Another server had a great idea that every player who reaches 50 DKs becomes a Master but I'm thinking of something different. Yes, there's a tad bit more work to do on this. I hope to be confident enough in my handiworks to be posting the link very very soonly. :&gt;
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&quot;261&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;Few becoming Many are starting to think Capcom is selling Shade to some other gaming company. They continue to tout the Millionaire cellular game, Are You SMarter than a 5th Grader and maybe one or two other preferred brands, keepers I think. Shade seems like their hot potato though. It's barely nonmentioned on <a href="http://Www.CapcomMobile.Com">Www.CapcomMobile.Com</a> and even the recent problems with the game are being swept under the rug, presumably to keep up appearances and presentability we can assme for sale to another group. This conclusion's drawn because there's barely been anything done with the game except for enhancing some of the minor features and some pkilling/griefing countermeasures in place. 

Now this can be taken as them doing all they can with the limited time they have or doing the bare minimum to keep the thing from falling totally apart in order to secure a sale, or just LOOKing like they're doing something so a faultless inevitable failure can't as easily be blamed on them. Shade's got Urban Decay, absolutely no doubt about that. The drug use, cyber culture, illiteracy lol and sociopathy are at highs unseen in most games the owners can be bothered to want to see succeed. Add to that the insecurity of hackers in their systems and the slap of the hands-off approach to dealing with them and you got a real shaky future to Shade. Shade and the Future of MMWRPGaming aren't looking too rosy.

This BarnCat has been looking for alternatives. But Mech is still actively Glitchacking with characters, clans and mech units being lost to us monthly, daily and hourly with no reply from admin. Bots sufered some glitchacking too and combined with being removed from Boost menus the playing field is all but empty most the 24 cycle. Flash is being abandoned falling under it's own bulk with the gravity of tiresome psychodramas. Big Trivia a game also badly glitchacked is now no longer a free to play game, and it's questionable integrity I feel isn't justifying it's new cost to play. Shade. Damn. In this one characters are being stolen and any and all discussion of the wrongness and necessary correct measures is being quieted, closed down and erased. They might even know they messed up, they may give a damn about Shade, but they don't seem to be doing the things that a love for the game and ambition to see it continue to improve would do. 

Even with Chaos himself nonpresent, Chaos itself now Truly rules.
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&quot;264&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;Ladies & Grasshoppers, May I have the inexplicable Pleasure of Presenting to The TypeCastle Sitezens First and Foremost? This very - LoGD <a href="http://dragon.constantintilople.com">http://dragon.constantintilople.com</a> Still a wrk in Progress, but see, there's this notebook see? And in it will go Ideas and Designs and Other stuff that gets thought of and thought up and would get forgotten as usual if not for being written down somewhere. Hallelujah for Handwriting lol and pray to be able to read it, with Metaphorm as admin you know Change is inevitable. But I think it's off to a good start! Let's go in and play around some eh?
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&quot;264&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;Meta just did some custom work to some of the LOGD critters there, took out some of the vague, confusing, cutesy and all, replaced them with some of my Shady ideas and then some distinctly TypeCastle references. It's a work in progress but I assure you it's fully playable now. :D Releases, IPO's whatevers and adverts {spamming lol} will be released to just select sites of friends and affiliates, from there it'll be up to them who THEY wanna let in on this precious exclusive little corner of online paradise. Further modules will be added in as Updates. We wanna strive for the explicity our previous LOGD had and then some, but all in patient paced good time. The goal is to make a place all can securely and comfortably call Home, or at least a second or third home. Contests, competitions and character will totally be integral in shaping the very face of this world. I feel folks'll definitely wanna be a part of it all.
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&quot;226&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;Some streamlining to do with this one. a complaint I hear some of is that there's too much Scrolling to have to do to select specific missions so a pretty cut and dried condensed from concentrate approach is being mulled over, it'll see a more easy to interact-with format with targetted quests and more rewarding system to wade through lol. But this too is all in good time, for good times.
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&quot;57&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;Salmon in the Fettucine Alfredo just does not work. Tuna Mac does, go figure. Sounds like a PIsces discussion lol. This one's a fun thread to read back on, some decidedly UNuptight Virgos?Virgoes?on the scene. I did get a nasty flashback of Virgo11112 ugh, I just wanted to pour a bucket of water on her sometimes.
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&quot;76&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;Shartak is a free browser based MMORPG at <a href="http://www.shartak.com">http://www.shartak.com</a>/ <br />
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As of 14th August, there has been a new class added to Shartak - that of cannibals from the village known as Rakmogak based on a newly discovered outlying island. An extended tunnel system has also been found underneath the island of Shartak and is currently being explored. <br />
In short, Shartak has more land to explore, more items to find and trade, and more skills. <br />
The news entry added to <a href="http://www.shartak.com/news.html">http://www.shartak.com/news.html</a> is below. <br />
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** The legend of Rakmogak ** <br />
It seems the rumours of a group of natives with a taste for human flesh were probably true after all. Many decades ago in what was a welcome but mysterious disappearance, all those suspected of this forbidden practice vanished from their camps overnight. <br />
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Very little information is known about what happened as most of those who were alive back then have since joined the ancestors, and the few that remain refuse to speak of it. All we know is garbled nonsense from a few horribly disfigured madmen, babblings of a mysterious settlement and their companions being torn apart by those living there. <br />
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Recently there have been some foolish adventurous souls collecting stories and information about this strange and dangerous place known as Rakmogak and it's surrounding area. Unfortunately the information is still very much incomplete as very few make it back alive. <br />
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<font color="#4B0082">Finally something to equal out the damn Pirates lol those freaks would kill settler and native alike so now on the Native side: Cannibals!</font>
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&quot;261&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;I didn't see you mention how people are fairly easily able to hack into the game and play on the computer....and infecting the board with viruses....&quot;
&quot;264&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>We're up to 8 maybe soon 9-10 players! Very nice. :) I'd credit BarnCat and his contact campaign. People know people know people. I'm working on hammering out the last few pesky bugs and even more decoration and customization (or seeking HALP! with them, I might be the world molder but for the mana and materia I tap the Mighty AgraJag!) The referral system might still be a bit buggy so here's an idea, the players help the players increase up to 10 players, everyone gets 100 bonus points, 20 players 200 points, 30 and so on, but that's if JCP's Lodge still wants to play hardball. ;) Anyway, I gotta vamoose so play fun and travel safely.<br />
Your Humble Figurehead of Speech,<br />
Metaphorm!</p>
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&quot;261&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;Yeah Site lol seriously, sounds like a game on it's last days.
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&quot;261&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;I suppose that update is due and yes it is pretty close to a game on it's last days unless the admin there step up to bat and strike out a few of them foul balls right outta the park. The viruses being posted on the board seem to be scare tactics linking to loop bombs and other whizbang toys but then I never clicked on them. The server integrity being in question, iffy security and all, is concerning. Sure the server is secure now, and several have had TIDs changed but the little pukes are looking for new ways into the back doors and have even tried hiring hackers for a couple hundred to help them dominate the game entirely. It really should be illegal or at least bannable.
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&quot;193&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;3ch, 3 CH's. I boiled it all down thanks to a friend this week that the universe, not the main one, but each our own realities melt down to 3 things, easily. Chance, Choice and Change. You walk a path full of CHance, your Choice Changes your directions. Chances change your choices. Choices change your chances. You have to Change your Routine into your Route In, same letters, to change chance into choice. Make your direction in life where you want to go or want what you have enough to not want to change it? THat's a bit of responsibility. Things happen to people and it's a ߪþþ¥ thing t tell them some of it happened to them because they chose for it to, not all of it but we do want and need to blame something else. It's just part of it though and I'm still trying to understand it all and where it applies, who's the other guy explaining it all to me? Me. Another me not from another dimension, not another personality just a version of me that'll be me when I finally understand it all enough to explain it to myself. Raise your eyebrows but we each have a self who's read to the end of the book already but is pacing the knowledge down to where we don't blow our own minds into so much energetic thoughtwaves. That or I just need to get a social life and mingle with those who are still dreaming and not questioning things as they have been. Nope, lol.
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&quot;272&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Finally getting a topic up about this MSNBC Articles Address: <a href="http://news.mobile.msn.com/en-us/articles.aspx?afid=1&aid=26675999">http://news.mobile.msn.com/en-us/articles.aspx?afid=1&aid=26675999</a> Closest I can say I've come is some deep heavy Flu dreams / daydreams. {Flu I learned is a great time to meditate, what else can you really do, except ride it out and try to stay amused meanwhile?} Is the commonailty of what people have seen evidence of a consistent phenomena or just people seeing or claiming to see what's merely expected of such a circumstance?
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&quot;264&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;As your fiendly neighborhood OVERLORD OF DEATH I'm noticing an increasing amount of you are dying quicker and more often and My realm of The Shades seems a bit harder to get out of. I know of no announced tweaking of monster strength but BarnCat too is having a huffing time staying unscathed himself. In a sec I'll be investigating for myself and seeing what changes can be made more merciful. No we don't want a game that's TOO easy but the misery I'm picking up in beyond the pale veil of the afterlife may depress even the vagrant fragrant dead within my graveyard. As always check the MotD upper right hand corner for game news and if you see something wrong or have an idea for improvement then petition or YoM and our Admin Ruling Council will see what can be done aout it.
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&quot;264&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;A nicer Overlord Of Death you shall ne'er meet. :&gt; What else can be said. Well, what's new. I fixed the Staff List so now you'll see the ruling council in all their pride. Introductions would go in brief as Metaphorm is your Admin as well as AgraJag the go-to guy for Coding & Programming followed by BarnCat the PR/Moderator guy and finally Barn's loverly wife Felinara who's a computer and internet expert in her own right as well as a literal expert in mythological critters and middle ages era culture. I won't say either way about there being openings for more staff but I'm leaning towards not for quite some time yet. I do have my to-do list from petitions and YoMs and things are getting checked out and checked off as they're fixed or changed. We might be in Beta for awhile and Meta for longer lol, thank you all for being patient and players that any admin team would be proud to serve. PS Watch out for the <font color="#0000FF">Manticore</font> and the  <font color="#00FFFF">Gryphon</font>! I forgot to feed them last week and they may be out seeking their own food on the foot, so to speak.   8-O
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&quot;44&quot;;&quot;43&quot;;&quot;It' Goes out and s you You' who adore; ll always You' where there is my street girl; ll is a mother to my child and child we must be poles apart in heart and we whom does not do must be poles apart and the love which we do not do be young girl you' Being in my world and again being beautiful that place you without aren' t seeks and in order bet ratiocinates to left and I' ll crooked tooth your pulling You' ll like me is perfect You' ll is a lover who is by my bed and total we must be poles apart in the head and we whom does not do must be poles apart and does not do from you whom and are dirty from you whom we see from you who count the star from you who feel quite pretty from I tasty new you we who break a difference must be poles apart from you who feel quite hungrily and we do not have to do and the mercury which drinks must endeavor and the young girl you' who is; Seeks and in order bet your this does until now, in all mystery; The murder which is in my world again soul I' The tube for putting on the cloth; ve time [mac] we to put in after the loach must be poles apart and we do not do and you' ll always the cause you' which is my street girl; Going out and adoring again and I' ll crooked tooth your pulling You' ll like me is perfect will only feel from you and so from you dirty I from you who break a difference like this pretty I taste will put on from you and we who feel must be poles apart and we do not do
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&quot;44&quot;;&quot;44&quot;;&quot;Poles apart lol. What is that one? And where did it go and come back from? I'm about as musically cultured as new yogurt. :P
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&quot;264&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;20 players? Yes. 6 spotted on at once maybe more? Yes! New update just being had a good old time with? Absolutely. Metaphorm pleased as punch yet still amazed what a splendid turnout this is. Without one snekkin' doubt. A bug here and there sure, but I'll go right ahead and bravely forecast we get us 30 players before this christmas. If it seems like there's more updates on the way, you bet your bottom there be! <font color="#008000">My pet Legendary Green Dragon is getting a primo workout from this bunch, I do believe we got us a patch of Gamers growing in this field!</font>
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&quot;44&quot;;&quot;45&quot;;&quot;<p>Ava Adore - Smashing Pumpkins</p>

<p>Translated to Korean and back.  Original lyrics:</p>

<p>It&rsquo;s you that I adore<br />
You will always be my whore<br />
You&rsquo;ll be a mother to my child<br />
And a child to my heart<br />
We must never be apart<br />
We must never be apart</p>

<p>Lovely girl<br />
You&rsquo;re the beauty in my world<br />
Without you there aren&rsquo;t reasons left to find</p>

<p>And I&rsquo;ll pull your crooked teeth<br />
You&rsquo;ll be perfect just like me<br />
You&rsquo;ll be a lover in my bed<br />
And a gun to my head<br />
We must never be apart<br />
We must never be apart</p>

<p>Lovely girl<br />
You&rsquo;re the murder in my world<br />
Dressing coffins for the souls I&rsquo;ve left to die<br />
Drinking mercury<br />
To the mystery of all that you should ever leave behind<br />
In time</p>

<p>In you I see dirty<br />
In you I count stars<br />
In you I feel so pretty<br />
In you I taste god<br />
In you I feel so hungry<br />
In you I crash cars<br />
We must never be apart</p>

<p>Drinking mercury<br />
To the mystery of all that you should ever seek to find<br />
Lovely girl<br />
You&rsquo;re the murder in my world<br />
Dressing coffins for the souls I&rsquo;ve left behind<br />
In time<br />
We must never be apart</p>

<p>And you&rsquo;ll always be my whore<br />
Cause you&rsquo;re the one that I adore<br />
And I&rsquo;ll pull your crooked teeth<br />
You&rsquo;ll be perfect just like me<br />
In you I feel so dirty in you I crash cars<br />
In you I feel so pretty in you I taste god<br />
We must never be apart</p>
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&quot;273&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;Basically I've said goodbye too many times already so why bother, but it was rather abrupt and left alot unsaid. Some words I feel I Still owe my friends, And my enemies. In short, intro, I'm where I like being, with people I like being around, doing things I like, in a whole other game and forum. If you want a job done right, you gotta do it yourself. It's not perfect and it also may not be for everyone, but there are plus sides. I know the players coming in, I know what harassment looks like, I enforce my TOS, and we at the site and game we admin know what permaban means. Where I went is better for my health, was gettign way too stressed over a rinkydink wap game fulla rinkydink 1dimensional people. It's better for the finances, blowing money on an unfun game was like buying decaf coffee or nonalcholic beer, why bother. Getting mad about it is like blowing out the nonproduct products in bystanding passerbys faces and getting mad at them for causing me to buy it. As much as the truth may hurt some of you, please review The Shade Cafe thread. Folks act like of they leave Shade they'll flatline. Prove it lol. Me, my pulse is still on and going, if not a bit slower and mellower these days.
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&quot;44&quot;;&quot;46&quot;;&quot;I figured he could Take it, he's He-Man after all! And he has a Germanic crest on his chest straps. So I took it to German and back. <font face="Times New Roman">In English<br />
On German He-One original air data: 1983 - 1985 (into a union organized) He-One and the masters of the universe! I am Adam, prince von Eternia, Verteidiger of the secrets of the lock Greyskull. This is Kringer, my fearless friend.  Marvelous, secret energies were uncovered to me the day, which I held above and said my magic blade: " By the energy of Greyskull! " He-One, He-One. I have the energy! Kringer became the powerful BattleCat and I became He-One, the most efficient man in the universe!  Only three others divide this secret.  Our friends of the Sorceress, the one RK arm and the Orko.  Together we defend lock Greyskull of the bad forces of Skeletor. He-One!</font> I love that David Spade quote in the sig, he's got what it takes to be He-Man in the upcoming movie, they chose wisely, jk. But imagine it, I'd go see it! He-One! The most efficient man in the universe! still kind of impressive lmao.
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&quot;273&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Oh good! More time for Our game lol. We've got a stack of petitions to view and sort and an Lupogdate to help with.
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&quot;269&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Lower the costs of your artists and sculptors, save money for bigger projects later on? Think Transformers Sequel.
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&quot;77&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;It's time to tip the scales! The TypeCastle is a Libra, as was The Metaphorum before that. Can you believe, a first full year since the departure from the TC Galaxy?
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&quot;94&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<center><a href="http://www.couplandesque.net/boredom/subculture.htm">
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Which 1990's Subculture Do You Belong To?</a><br />
[Another Quiz by <a href="http://www.livejournal.com/users/couplandesque">Kris</a>
@ <a href="http://www.couplandesque.net/">couplandesque.net</a>]</center> A quiz the Mrs sent me and as it turns out we're both Indies, which really sucks man, because once you're classified, you're grouped, it's a clique then, and you get jokers needing to think they belong, and it goes mainstream like that, a conformist group of nonconformists, a bunch of people wanting to be different just like everyone else that is lol.
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&quot;44&quot;;&quot;47&quot;;&quot;In English In Italian They say that the best arm is must never not put into an oven. They are in rispettoso discord. I prefer l' arm that you must only put into an oven once. That' s as it has made it the papa, that' s like l' America ago and it' the s it has resolved enough well up to now. I introduce you newest in Industries' rigid; Line of freedom. It finds it a justification in order to leave one of these [missiles of Jericho] outside from the chain and personally they guarantee it the bad boys won' the t it even wants to exit from their caverns. [Jericho nozzle and heads for mountains in the distance] gentleman and gentleman, for yours € of considerationâ ¦ [the Jericho' the heads of s make to explode and give of soccer in on to ¦a Jericho express of the € of the â dell' shock wave]. It is from fearing or respecting more best? I say, I am too much from asking both? [reporting to the supplier high technology of the drink] I' the ll be he is throwing one of these within with every purchase of $500 million or more. To peace! <font color="#FF0000">Name that movie!:</font>
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&quot;218&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;Welcome Nin of Jmp? Kor? CLAN! Of Shade! In Shade I'm BarnCat, out of Shade I'm alot more relaxed nowadays. 

Something for the Shaders, just because I'm no longer there won't affect the content here. All necessary Shade stuff will still be inter and active.
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&quot;273&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Flyby flamebombing raids to the Shade Board, every word I think is gonna be my last, each account my final debut, and I still got other accounts unused throughout the years to use, just hoping I'm not relapsing into a Shade addiction. It is kinda nice for once hearing about problems in the game and being able to finally think with 100% mellowness "So? That's a Shade problem now." Is kinda fun duking it out with ol'Thikko the Clown as she does her fiction and friction ball juggling act, honk honk wheee! I stand by that the admin there deserve the customers they keep, good or bad, and the players deserve the game they choose to remain in. It must be good enough for them or else they'd have left by now. For me however, again sometimes you just gotta do it for yourself. Why level if you're just gonna have your chr hacked away from you? Why socialize if you got some big stinking offal pile of a drama queen who can change everything you say and do and are to suit her own obsessive twisted vision of you? Why play if they promise updates for years, and keep looking, keep trying, just to tell ya well in the end it was all truly just a grand jest. Why pay 2.99 a month for Sending))) in a world full of haters and strangers when most who made the game better by being in it are no longer? Beats me.
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&quot;274&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;This one, instead of starting in about Telling what I know of it, has me curious what or how much others know of it. In short though, Freemasons: A secretive group with ties to the original Knights Templar that exists to this day with a very public image with still so much more under the surface. Best I can do here is to dispel any delusions that might exist about this bunch. They are not dark arts practicioners, not satan worshippers, not wizards. Alot of that's negative propaganda spread by the old church in Rome who really hated that the Templars had evidence and knew enough of the wrong kinda uncomfortable info the old church would rather not have known. {read davinci code for a hint} 

Well, what brings this up is this weekend. I wasn't on LOGD much because I was out of town having a 30 dollar a head dinner lol. A band was there that did ragtime, swing, welkish, 50s sockhop type stuff. It was a crab buffet, cooked crabs served cold in their shells, cleaned but still crab. I'm not much a crab eater, it's sweet, watery, pungent stuff to me, but I got by on baked potato and salad and rolls, washed down with 96 vintage Chardonay and some niiice nitro Scotch that's so good I can't remember the name of it, Glensomething, Glenlarrie, glenlivet, glengarry. Good damn stuff though. Very large loud fun gathering, and more people in one room than I get out to see in any whole year except for peoplewatching the xmas shoppers. 
It was run by The Shriners, who yes are usually high level Masonics, and was run well. Reserved tables, round, ten seats each. I tried just a bit of crab but I was right, the nose doesn't lie, I'm no fan of crabmeat lol. Afterwards it was a long drive back with half of us asleep on our seats and the other half driving, watching the night scenery go by or just plain processing all they'd learned about this exclusive sect, my mind was abuzz with mental snapshots, the terms, the groups, the duties insomuch as just ordinary serving of 30 bucks a person foods, shellcrackers, shotglasses, champagne tumblers, {sHuDdEr! cRaB!} and the best most mature bunch of younger folks I've seen since Awanas serving and bussing tables as fast as 90mph, as young as 9! They got hefty donations to their club for outstanding service. 

In essence where I was, who I was with, what it all was, was at once known and new. 'Course this is muchly because I don't get out much, not being a fan of peoplecrowds and social functions and such. What can I say, right? But as far as I know, they're alot more than we know, and barely anything like we're told, a little bit of everything, some of anything, but really really something. Even I don't know the whole picture, but I am curious.
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&quot;226&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;The BarnCat has bashed down the last of the old Shade missions as one time only quests and we'll be consolidating and reprioritizing Shade themed adventures to one unified adventure instead. A few other readjustments coming too.
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;78&quot;;&quot;Shifter. Universal &amp; Omnipotent. The one of many phorms but no true core phorm. Metaphorm walked in The Gardens watching decorations go up for the upcoming wedding tonight. He would not beattending in any recognizable phorm but he was omniversal and could see the proceedings through anyone else's eyes. Thing about being a god and so goddarn famous was you had to lay low or you'd be inundated with prayer requests. A deep dark secret to religion or just faith is validation of a higher power creates dependency, stomps self-reliance, and stunts evolution. The BarnCat among others has ever been the captain of his own destiny but it'd come time for a guide, for the steering wheel to be turned slightly for him. Shade for the 'Cat was not for him anymore, and so Meta determined very well no more 'Cat for Shade. Metaphorm had been working on the creation of a whole other world, and this BarnCat would be more than welcome to it, as a guide to new migrants, a Liaison between them and The Gods. (Meta the Phormer of things and AgraJag the Producerator and Introductivator) Not only that but BarnCat, well, this was a place much more like a homeworld for him. Metaphorm smiled and hooted quietly.
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&quot;274&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;I always thought it was some sort of charity which supplied bricks to the underpriviledged! Lol jk.
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&quot;225&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;This makes it a whole year of being at that worksite, I'd say congratulations were in order if I didn't know better lol. Yeah, Halloween was fun, I spent a great deal of it hiding from the kidmonsters. We goofed and ate all the candy ahead of time and by the time we got our first, last and only customer we were reduced to handing out poptarts. A polite no thanks and the tiny monsters were back on their way lol. Otherwise it was nice, stayed home and watched Horror Classics in black and white, poor sound and overdone acting but funny in a Mystery Science Theatre kind of way and I was indeed doing commentary. Eat your coreprocessor out, Tom Servo! Odd though, even with doing as little as that I'm still feeling wiped. Maybe some vampiress got me last night and removed my memory of it, could have at least left me a phone number.
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&quot;79&quot;;&quot;46&quot;;&quot;<p>Ophiucus(sp), and it's still a possibility. We got the article on that one here as well. Still when you consider that in Native American astrology alot of Scorpios are of the Snake totem then you got yourself a connection. I was watching Wild Boys on MTV, (don't know why lol just nice to see out of all the people in the world there are some who will do all the stupid stuff for us to remind us why that just isn't done) On Wild Boys the twosome were down south in New Orleans with a Voudou Priestess and handling a box of very biting poisonous snakes. It brought to mind old Ophie as the sign, being of the same posture, and just in case there are no coincidences and this could really be on the Ophiucus thread... </p>

<p>Well there you go, but O Scorpio, tis your time. Bump.</p>
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&quot;231&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;Ophiuchus slithered over to the Scorpio thread lol so I'm scuttling Scorpio over here from <a href="http://meta.constantintilople.com/index.php?webtag=META&amp;msg=79.46">http://meta.constantintilople.com/index.php?webtag=META&amp;msg=79.46</a>
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&quot;242&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;25 Guesses, only 6 correct, puts me at a 24% accuracy. Just for fun I say just for fun, I'd like to think I'd score higher at this. I'll be refreshing my Lewellyn studies very shortly. (They write a good series of psychic training books, a bit muchly outlined and articled, rigid, but they had me at Astral projection. I took most of that training, customised it for me and have had interesting results since.) I would say though just in case thsi is any good indicator, keep it to 10 guesses. Glad has a point about that bell curve in action.
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&quot;44&quot;;&quot;48&quot;;&quot;<font face="Verdana">In English In Italian Once on sad midnight, while I have reflected, a weak person and tired Once on sad midnight, while I have reflected, a weak person and it tires, Over the many a singular and curious volume of knowing traditional forgotten, While I have agreed with the head, nearly napping, a spillatura has come here without warning, Beginning from someone delicately to hit, hitting to my hatch dell' lodging. Room 1. Ah, me memory distinguished that it had place in December brullo; And everyone ember of dead women separate modeled the relative ghost on the pavement. Room 2. In depth in that scrutamento of nerezza, along they are raised to me in feet here, asking to me, fearing, the doubt, dreaming does not dream mortal never dared to dream before. Displeasure for the " lost of the € of the â of Lenore; For the rare and radiating girl which the angels call " of the € of the â of Lenore; Without name here in order always. Room 2. And rustling uncertain sad of silk of every it stretches viola Excited me " of the € of the â; filled up me of terror fantastic it has not thought never before. Room 3. In depth in that scrutamento of nerezza, along they are raised to me in feet here, asking to me, fearing, the doubt, dreaming does not dream mortal never dared to dream before. Room 5. Perched on a busto of Pallas, hardly over my hatch dell' lodging, " of the € of the â; Perched and seated and nothing more. Room 7. " Ancient crow torvo and orrendo that it rambles from the " nocturne of the € of the â of the support; Your name says what to me lordly is on the Night' Plutonian support of s! " Quoth the crow, " Nevermore." Room 8. " Undoubtedly, " the said one, " what emits is relative only the action and warehouse, Interfered with from a sure unfortunate master which disaster unmerciful Followed fastly and more fastly followed to work to its songs a difficulty hole. Room 11. Quoth the crow, " Nevermore." " Prophet! " the said one, " what of the malvagità! " of the € of the â; prophet still, if bird or devil! " Room 15. " It newly obtains the thee within the storm and the Night' Plutonian support of s! Lasci to nobody piuma black like sign of that the spirit lie yours hath speech! Lasci my uninterrupted solitudine! " of the € of the â; the busto renounces over my hatch! It eliminates your spout from my heart and takes your form outside from my hatch! " Quoth the crow, " Nevermore." Room 17. And the crow, not fugace never, still is being based, still is being based Sul busto pallid of Pallas hardly over my hatch dell' lodging. Room 18. And my spirit outside from quell' shadow that is found floating on the pavement Is " raised of the € of the â; nevermore! </font> Quoth the Crow lol, blame the italians.
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&quot;185&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;Imho. Palin is a doof and it's not just that she's an idiot, out of touch, corrupt. MCain is just way too damn old for office and it's not his age I'm referring to. Obama is not your only choice, you can also just choose not to vote, many have. Biden gives good vibes, but can both him and Obama handle the whopping inbox they've compiled for themselves with these heroic campaign promises they've wow'd us with? Didn't it seem like McCain just doesn't Want to win? His decisions are like someone who either is trying to throw the match while looking like he's really making an effort or he really does think he has nothing to fear, this worries me. It's time to vote my friends, its also time to pray that Democracy in America still holds true.
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&quot;79&quot;;&quot;47&quot;;&quot;Scorpio: Your horoscope for this year! Don't back down, stand your ground, it's time to knock some $#!+ around. Get a little scary, make em wary, not too much just very very. Rock the boat, rock the vote, do something to get their goat. The time is now so stand for something, make a change, get deranged, it won't happen by doing nothing, do the strange and cause a change. Beware stagnancy this year, if it's in your way in your face in your personal space and making unpleasant noises, it's for your cleated boots to erase. Pace yourself, don't erase yourself, allow no circumstance to debase yourself. [pant!pant!] And finally, this one's mostly for me, but if it applies to you, then that makes all three of me, me, and you too. (nod)
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&quot;264&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;Bump, this's the one, or make a thread of your own topic of choosing.
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&quot;269&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;I now have Prowl, Blackarachnia, Bumblebee, Soundwave and plan to get Jazz next. I am also hot on the chase for Wreck-Gar but so far my favorite Junkion psychotron has not shown up. Yes I know it's tiny bit lame and goofy but it's what we got until the next series comes out or the movie sequel. A redeeming point of this one is that it does bring back several of the old favorites, in name and colorings if not exact modes. Very very reminiscent these. Although yes if you do stand them up to the more detailed and realistically proportionate figures they resemble transformers that you'd probably hallucinate with their simpler colors and caricatured physiques. You humes can Wiki the rest if you want, myself I'm in a strange frame of programming just wondering where this line of product is heading!
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&quot;10&quot;;&quot;60&quot;;&quot;I'm way behind on this lol much revue to due. Are we close to a conclusion? Oh no, we still got the Mystery of the Metatron to unravel, Sinister's agenda, Shear's sanity, Aluminus' destiny, the Humans building their own Deceptibots with retrofitted alien Cybertronian technology, Toade & Gecho's hoppy banter, mAGma's attackings and THE ZAGRETRONIAN's martial arts skills of Hu Flung Pu!
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&quot;184&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<font color="#80FF80">The Hulk, sorry, The Incredible Hulk? </font><font color="#008000">The higher detailed cgi more emotionally expressive organic dramatic and romantic Hulk?</font> Little late on getting to this one as it's no longer in theatres but on dvd and I've watched it 6 times already now. It's not even a sequel, and the reasons in commentary they have for the redo the first movie makes a lie of. Fur instance, they say there weren't enough shots of The Hulk with regular humans for that size comparison, wrongo. The previous hulk didn't look real enough, wrong again, real, and yes sure enough. Maybe he did seem plastic to some before but now he looks covered in green raisins. Still a good movie though but it's standalone, doesn't outdo the previous one much as it's apples and oranges imho but pretty okay. Btw, the Avengers Initiative mentioned in IronMan continues in Hulk with Tony Stark approaching General Thunderbolt Ross about "we're creating a team."
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&quot;274&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Alright, now you know way too much, and they have ways of making you disappear lol. They'll even throw in a free cask of Amontillado. 

Hey, Here's something that cracks me up, All the stuff the Budk catalog sells under the official 33rd degree Freemason ripofflica format. I could have all the trappings of rank and privilege for about a hundred dollars! The sword, the watch on a chain thingy, even ballpoint pens with the logo on the cap! 

Initial membership in actuality seems to cost about 200 bucks, gets you books that are so coded you have to buy the code to solve em later on, very good marketing. 

I think my own path still lies in a different direction.
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&quot;254&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;The lies that keeps on believing. <font size="7">There isn't going to Be a Shade2.</font> Closed. Resume your lives.
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&quot;238&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;There is nothing new there that can even be accessed at this time, the admin claim to be busier managing Shade troublemakers behavior, so here's a nice solid tip on game advancement that everyone can participate in, it's called Stop ƒç†ing Up Shade, You åßßclowns!!!!! Grrr.., And even if you aren't you know people who are. Tell them to knock off the ç®å¶. Thread is closed. Move along, there's nothing more to see here lol.
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&quot;275&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<font color="#008000">Sound off, hup two, sound off, hup two three and four! Petitionworthy points, feedback for the masses. Administrators, Moderators and Players all read here on the TypeCastle / Constantintilople's version of Legend of the Green Dragon</font> Either here or you can create your own thread which you feel would best inform, entertain and enlighten your fellow sitezens.
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&quot;181&quot;;&quot;57&quot;;&quot;This thread was on the server very recently previously created before the one we currently presently employ and enjoy. It lets the reader in on some of the creative processes that took place once we got our own mount and reins ridden from the core stables, so to speak. Just thought I'd clarify that though this is in the new section, that replies concerning the topics discussed here hereafter apply to what we got going now or had going then, not both lol. Happy Reading!
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&quot;16&quot;;&quot;80&quot;;&quot;This one's the One Old Logd Thread Here of All Old Logd Threads Here. Here you see from our very first looks at this wild whonky game we got own own little slice of heaven...of..it that things have been, stayed and are still fun! Helpful pointers, tips, and alot of character helps show that we all had to start from somewhere, but we do get better and better at being better or worse lol for better or worse or both. In fact, I'm going to read it all over again from front to back to reminisce in misty memory before phading myself to a relaxed phlickering mist of sleepingness. :)
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&quot;185&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;Dream well, dream heavy tonight, tomorrow's a new day in more ways than one. Do we get for President the Maverick who's so against the grain he's voted similarly to over 90% of GWB's policies? (yep, real standa lone wolf rebel there) Or do we vote for the virtual unknown who seems to be just what we need but has stacked up quite a tab of campaign promises we begin to wonder if any one human is capable of doing. (you had us at hello Obama, just not being republican was good enough lol) We send in our ballots, get them miscounted, remiscounted, lost entirely, scapeblamegoated, halfheartedly investigated, instigated, and then totally dissed and dismissed by the Electoral College, rendering our democracy a joke, it's true form illusions and placatives. Still I look forward to closing this thread in the surety and happiness that we'll once again be on the right track.
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&quot;215&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;There'll probably be a snappy counterrejoinder to that one lol but that's after I move this to a more appropos section. 

But what about Demon-strate? Illustrate? Give light to? Show how?
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&quot;123&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;We got Emu farms, I saw one on a trip through WA state, very tough birds, if you pet them they do indeed have hairy feathers, and kinda tougher feeling skin than regular birds, I almost kinda want one for a pet. We go Emos too, long black feathery hair and thinner skin than regular humans, I kinda want one for a pet lol. Anyways, There's a Movie called AUSTRALIA Coming Out! I think I may know what it's about. Wikipedia is crashing out tonight I think I may know why, we got a new president coming out too. It looks like Adrian Birdy and Nicole Kidwoman on a trip through Australia, at least that's what I saw, just the brief trailer. Yep, them in their briefs. Man, I miss razzing SeaGoat lol. The guy was just so darn serious, and Australian, he'd be all over me for a post like this.
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;79&quot;;&quot;Does anyone have the newest last tails? I'm hesitant to journey to he Shade place and wade thru the ç®å¶ just to cut and paste those few pages. It's time to wrap this tale up at least as far as Shade is concerned, the BarnCat does go on though, it's Shade that's a Shade of it's former self lol. 

I'll see what Knights Errant has, my Amanuensis {Lewis lol}, MOUSE has been a great help in salvaging those pearls away from them swine.
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;80&quot;;&quot;<font face="Courier New">« {CAT} Tales, Evolution to Extinction in Shade! » The forums KNIGHTS ERRANT :: Storyboard :: Character Stories :: The CatDrgN's Lair :: {CAT} Tales, Evolution to Extinction in Shade! Topic: {CAT} Tales, Evolution to Extinction in Shade! Mouse, Mouse Secretary ** amanuensis to the cat Location: under the house [ Exalt | {CAT} Tales, Evolution to Extinction in Shade! « Thread Started on Aug 11, 2008, 10:37pm » {CAT} Tales, Evolution to Extinction in Shade! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thought that title might grab ya lol. Don't worry, don't rejoice. Don't be encouraged or discouraged. This isn't a story about absolute endings. It's like when you draw the Death Card in Tarot, it's Transformation, and it will drag you out of your comfortable stagnancy in ways that will have your kickin and screamin self wishing it was in Limbo. No, this is a story about our present, our future. As some crazy goblin peon in a burlap bathrobe once told me, the future is always in motion, shortly before I put an arrow in his throat. Why do I do these things? Maybe I'm becoming existentialist, wondering the whats and whys of bigger pictures, among them why am I still here?I can now fnally say I've seen em come and I've seen em go. I saw the passing of legends and the uprising of new histories. Mighty enduring clans of Shade held steadfast as the changing tides of more transitory clans rose up to their view and then receded back to the waters of inspiration to come back reformed to splash against the rocks of those more established, eroding to varying degrees the foundations of the enduring. Doubts are the plague swarming the fields of abundant will and determination. Been there, seen that.Nay, I say unto thee good sirrahs and ladybugs, this .....is a story all about how my life got turned straight upside down and I'd like to take a minute just sit right there as I retype all this to be fair and repair? I Mean! This is a story of Shade seen through CAT Eyes, of ourselves remembered in CAT Minds, of Warriors in CAT and maybe a few guest appearances in here and there from those who pulled the reverse and crossed CAT's Paths. Who knows where it'll go? Evolution or Extinction? Who really knows?But it really is beginning to feel like about that time, it's imminent, and ready or not, you know the rest.Write On, read on.  

Re: {CAT} Tales, Evolution to Extinction in Shade!« Reply #1 on Aug 11, 2008, 10:42pm » Arrivals, Additions and Shady Missions --------------------------------------------------------------------------------He flipped through the pages of all the old tales delivered to him shortly before this voyage. It was a bit much to try to interpret all at once so skimming did the trick. Couldn't really read much as the boat rocked with every wave and he was elbowed and kneed by passing passengers, no it was the same guy doing it on purpose to be annoying, a quick shove overboard cured that problem right quick. He set down the books as the Captain of the vessel and a guide / translator cleared their throats, sure in unison. "Greetings all. I am Vash-Seven, but you can just call me Vash7. Here with me is one of your Guides, MATRIX, but Matrix will do. We represent your new homeworld's services division. Matrix and his fellow Moderates are your guides and can help with advices and other questions you might have. I, Vash7, am but one of a new Ruling Council for Shade. If you haven't heard, the old guard has changed. If you've been told of Grimm or Chaos or Slyth, well that's no longer current news." Vash nodded as some questions did immediately issue from the many curious, his spiked blonde brush of hair bobbing with expression. Matrix walked along handing out scrolls of basic information on the flora and fauna and customs, a tourism brochure.Change is a bit jarring and the mind retreats to memories, the known, and a great time for a flashback backtrack. The last thing this passenger remembers was a glorious city by the river, he emplaced above it all, guarding it in might and mystery, the world was dark blue in hue but it wasn't always so. He stroked his beard in thought, eyes turned down upon his large hairy feet. Hobbit, or Hobytla, was his species. A Stoor hobbit to be exact so facial hair though rare among the halfling folk was explained in his case.He was somehow recalled from The Cobalt Palantir high atop a spire in Rivendell, where his life essence itself served as beacon and ward, he remembered great age and ailment afflicting him and the choice to walk in Bilbo's footsteps and retire to Rivendell among Elves. Good foods, lively music, genuine magic were the atmosphere there. He was recalled though, Elrond HalfElven had gotten word that this Middle-Earth was fading, magic was leaving it and the Time of Man had begun. The Elves then took him on their March to the Grey Havens where boats awaited. So aboard the ship aptly named the C.H.R.-LOTRansfer {c.h.r. standing for characters having repatriotization} he sailed along with many others, some he recognized, others had changed their names, many new to him having come to Middle-Earth long after his consciousness of the world had retreated to recollection. His delivered books halfway read through already, many by BarnCat and some other selected works filled his travel pack. He looked up and addressed Vash7 with a question. "You there, sir. You have a question? Ah no there are no Hobbits in Shade, in fact everyone here? Your race will change. Your gear cannot travel with you but we have already set up exchange rates for your goods so you will not be empty-handed. Now open your spellbooks, your spells have changed too, but will have the same effects." Matrix returned to the front of the assembly and announced that Landing in Byrendell was very soon. Even then the races fo Middle-Earth had begun to conform. Orcs' skin had begun to smooth out and lighten, tusks shrinking and ragged ratlike ears rounding. Elves lost much of their lustre, and some were saddened by the plainness. Dwarves and Hobbits soon found themselves worse off in many ways, their newer taller bodies knocking knees, smacking heads on lower ceilings, other discomforts of having suddenly attained average heights. From his new higher stance the Hobbit-no-more could see a bridge to the north and beyond that a castle. Byrendell.Anticipation built, many had friends in Shade and happy reunions to look forward to, the Hobbit could already see distant recognizable figures, one had a tail.  

Re: {CAT} Tales, Evolution to Extinction in Shade!« Reply #2 on Aug 11, 2008, 10:43pm » Reunions, reviews & reversals. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------BarnCat yelled "BigFoot!" And waved, running down the docks. The former but still very hairy Hobbit jumped, recognizing yes that Was his name! He got that right! Earlier in Discussions with Shade's new governance he was a bit muddled as to what his own name was when asked, it'd been a very long time for his own name, but he could never forget BarnCat's. "Barn, hey hello, how goes it? Am I ever glad to be off that boat -whoOOPH" BarnCat steadied him, the boat rocking and having to get used to being on taller legs dizzied BigFoot! somewhat. He pulled his other leg over the boat's side and onto the dock. "Easy there, you're not a gnome anymore, your body's still adjusting, so let's readjust at the pub, you have more people to meet." BarnCat mused, "First off we have to think of something else to call you."BigFoot bristled, "Why? I am BigFoot! Been it for years. You know that.""There's already a Big~Foot somebody or other here, and it's good form to not even Appear to be treading on others' identities.""But I'd mean no offense, it's just who I am. I mean-""Sshudit. Manners." BarnCat stopped, raising one finger, "Shade's different, a greater population means the customs are vastly different from what you knew. Just play it safe okay, change the name."BigFoot!, as the last time we will call him this here's shoulders sagged, "...hrrrmble misbegotten spawn of tevildo himself..." BarnCat smiled and laughed "But we'll just call you TeViLdO for short!" completely missing that it was an insult directed at him. "It's Ancient, Honorary and even sounds a bit Hobbity!" Tevildo grimaced, but it rhymes with- "Well chosen name Tevy! Go with it." Tevildo grimaced again, and sighed, all objections snuffed. The Pub was near anyways, and a belly full of food and drink with friends old and new was always a good thing.The menagerie in Byrendell's Pub was unlike anything ever seen in other worlds however, even the Green Dragon in Bree pub had never exceeded eight patrons as far back as Tevildo could remember. Customers aplenty seated in their cliques and associations, and there at the Weird Table, many were {CAT}s.  

Re: {CAT} Tales, Evolution to Extinction in Shade!« Reply #3 on Aug 11, 2008, 10:44pm » Refreshments do Not a Reload Make. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------"Have a sit, I'll handle intros." BarnCat pulled out a chair, Tevildo sat down carefully and reached for a mug, it pinged off his hand and rolled off the table, longer arms too, note for future reference.., "As I recall You liked Rivendell Blue Steel Ale? Well, turns out Byr just got in a shipment of Sapphire Brilliant Blue last week! Verrrry similar. I'll go get you some. And the rest of ya? Drinks on me." BarnCat scooped up the fallen mug without breaking stride and briskly prowled to the counter. ]COBALT[ smiled, "Well, as I live and breath, huh?"Tevildo gasped, "Cob? You, uh, you died!" ]COBALT[ laughed "Pishposh, death is never ever forever, ha, oh my blue hues, you are going to Love Shade!" Tev smiled "So far?.. no complaints." BarnCat walked back with a tray of drinks, musically addressing the recipients "Drinks up, don't get grabby, for he who drinks too much will get flabb-yyy..," BaRn0wL swooped in for his Plat Hook, HyEnA cacklingly made a grab for his Ichor Spill Thrill, ChatDrgn accepted his Liquid Savoire Faire, BarnCat took a Catnip Gingered Ale, CopyCat was already drinking his Dopplemeister. CaTsTaLk was sniffing his Night Wave cautiously then took one quick noisy sip. Such a variety here, makes this thirsty author urge for his Sangria! Brb....Of fine drinks I way back once just now said, when it comes to wines, it's better red than dead! Whatever. Now where was I? Ah yes. Skipping introductions for the sake of literal brevity, suffice to say they were done, and done well. Moderates strode and patrolled the Pub answering leftover questions. DigMeUp a tall grim Lich, Matrix his nightshade visor flashing green binary and BananaBoy his icy face animatedly talking sat with groups at their tables and helped fill in gaps in knowledge of Shade. Vash's hair stood up like a blonde pillar above the crowds, PorkTornado wore a decent casual armor suit emblazoned with a Twister with a snarling boar's head in the middle. Sever stood with arms crossed in the corner surveying the crowd, his black robes still as shadows. BananaBoy was repeatedly refusing to add ice to everyone's drinks, Shaders are sure hard to please.BarnCat leaned in to Tevildo "So, ya gonna restart your old clan or.. do ya wanna join up with the Mighty and Powerful Elite of Legendry CAT Clan, the most awesome group Shade has ever had honor and privilege to have ever been lucky to have ever seen?!?" Tevildo winced, "Well when you say it all like that.. I'd rather go my own route and refound JRR, you well know I'm not one for overblown bravado and braggadacio. It attracts fire." BarnCat smiled, eyes glinting "That's why I said it all like that! HAH! JRR It is then, my friend! And may good members to you! To The Alliance!" Tevildo smirked and chuffed "Misredirection eh? I've just been Trk'd, you haven't changed a smidge. And Ha back!"CopyCat wore the Wwl tag, ]COBALT[ was a member of BRO, but other than those two traitors to the cause jk lol what cause, all soon became CAT & JRR. BaRn0wL and CaTsTaLk joined TeViLdO as JRR's first two Nightenants. All of CAT/JRR and Co. were having a great time when a gong sounded and the lights went down, beams of moonlight pointed at the stage. A dark figure silhouetted by darker shapes behind her began singing. Tevildo paused in mid-sip, soaking his mustache. Stop the press, who's that?It was Raiven. She started in on a low melody that soon became a fiery defiant cacaphony of sturm and drang that was the song "Dance Of Dragons" a favorite tune amongst the Chaotic. Her rapid fire poetry defied mana to expire, challenged magic to fire, brought up Shade future and lore, of things not yet, now and before. CopyCat whispered to Tevildo "Dis haz gud singr. Herz not al dat bad, herz jus drawed dat way. Hyuk hyuk." Raiven concluded her song and "Thank you, thank you! And May you All Dance with Dragons!" And bowed and faded into veiled shadows as the applause roared it's own encore. Tevildo was on one quick heady buzz, he'd eaten very little and after the boat trip, the docking, listening and trying to comprehend BarnCat, he was wore out. He stood up unsteadily, taller body and a good fuzzy buzz on he bowed with his own flourish and snuck out to proceed to his room at the Inn. He walked in and flipped on a, candle they didn't have lightbulbs in Shade, nor LOTR for that matter, he lit a candle, and noticed something else strange, not only were there no lightbulbs, whatever those were, but he was not alone! Good a time as anytime for a cliffhanger, that and I haven't decided what mysterious entity greets Tevildo unexpectedly in his room at the Inn.  

Re: {CAT} Tales, Evolution to Extinction in Shade!« Reply #4 on Aug 11, 2008, 10:45pm » Evolution or Extinction? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------They sat at the table somewhere between elated and concerned, aimless but freed. Matrix and DigMeUp both silently regarded the masses, BarnCat brought over some drinks not without having to pry them out of HyEnA's greedy claws, leaving the glasses half full and half empty, strangely suiting the situation. While Tevildo confronts his mysterious guest upstairs we prolong that suspense to amend our tale for truth. While our guides and translators for Shade are no long Obligated to have as much of a hand in matters it was plain to see they could still be counted on forthe occasional tidbit of advice and handy knowledge gained from their years of adventuring, As do we All who've lived to see the times and places the newer have not.Matrix removed his nightshade sunglasses and smiled, what a sight, his eyes were rarely seen and as to why, they glowed a firefly green with electric tints. DigMeUp raised a mug in salute "To a good strong final run, it's been something else and fun, may we see change in these lands, improvement to Shade from other hands." All stood and toasted "Salut!" and slammed back their brews. BarnCat kept alot of thoughts to himself but his whiskers tingled with that old end of an era sense he sometimes got from the delusion that he had any grasp of the big picture, hoping he was proved wrong.Meanwhile, yes back to Tevildo. "Who's there! Step out of the shadows and make yourself seen." The figure budged an inch, a flinch but settled back in it's seat, "Oh you'd like that wouldn't you? Words first, I make the terms here, then we'll see to actions! There's change in the wind mighty 'holbytla', as to what it is, as to you or anyone in Shade is ready for it we'll see all too soon." Tevildo's hackles raised he reached for his steelwood staff and lunged! The figure rose up slowly to counter him.  

Re: {CAT} Tales, Evolution to Extinction in Shade!« Reply #5 on Aug 11, 2008, 10:46pm » Displacement Disorder --------------------------------------------------------------------------------And the chair a NightShade Death Robe was draped over exploded with 15 points of hotel property damage. Tevildo lookd aruond wildly, his target was nowhere to be seen but teh laughing was all around. "Again they strike for the apparent target missing the source of their woes altogether." Tevildo braced, attack stance "Who are you, how are you doing this?" He waited, and a chuckled reply came forth "Now now, if I told you where all the strings were you'd no longer make as amusing a puppet, if I told you who was pulling them you'd know which strings to pull free from. I want to keep you fun longer, you greatly amuse me and your fellow puppets, you distract them from making the same discovery I let you in on, careless in my gloating, a vain fault of mine, farewell and rest easy for now." The presence left the room like a thought losing focus and leaving his mind. Puppets. It must have had other sick entertainments to attend to. He leaned his staff against the wall within wielding distance from the bed, and opted to sleep fully armored. Puppets. People never bother to check the source of it all too often, thought's exertion, and actions are more obvious in cause and effect. A knock at the door, then BarnCat entered having politely knocked at least one time around. "Tev', you awake?" He walked up and kicked the foot of the bed "Now are you?" Tevildo rolled over, pillow wrapped to his ears, had he ever picked the wrong room, the wrong inn.., "YessswwWHAT!" BarnCat smiled satisfied. "Just came ta tell ya, we got plans for early in the morn, dress cooly and be sure to get plenty of sleep, hahee." Tevildo nodded drowsily, one eye still scowling then squinted when the door was closed rudely loud. "Sleep he says, Riiight...,"  

Re: {CAT} Tales, Evolution to Extinction in Shade!« Reply #6 on Aug 11, 2008, 10:46pm » Days on and so on --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dress cooly was right, his armor was still scored in places with acid burns, char resin and those gleaming compressions from Soul Grip. Still Tevildo fared better than BarnCat, mister early to bed early to rise got his, and got it good. Tevildo was by now stationed at his town but being stationed at this point in the tale seems pretty vague without a helpful flashback to explain the howfors. "I want to be the gold coin!" HyEnA sulked and scowled down at the map and across the table at BaRn0wL who replied "Fine, laughingboy, gold coin it is, here. Now shoosh by golly."ChatDrgn rolled his eyes, his station was by far the easiest, Byrendell, AH/PO and Herald for the clan. As represented by the inkwell in the center of the map. BarnCat moved a few more representative pieces in place to a few other towns, "This is our coverage area, we are the eyes and ears now people, so stay sharp and represent CAT/JRR well out there."Tevildo and his two new JRRenegades shook on it and agreed to have their own meeting later on as these things are best done in private, could always be found out later big whoopie, but the getting there and settled in was best left unmarred. His city station was hopefully going to be free from surprise visits from the dread master of puppets he'd faced off against earlier. It thought it knew so much, but in thinking it knew, it did not, not really. And guessing was right where Tev wanted to leave it. The smart hate to look stupid, and the knowledgable uninformed. Strategy could be a pain to maintain but the benefits were undeniable. The sounds of monsters trudging by outside weren't enough to keep him awake for too long.  

Solid and Shade. « Reply #7 on Aug 24, 2008, 8:34am » Solid and Shade. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------"There are some qualities--some incorporate things, That have a double life, which thus is made, A Type of that Twin Entity which springs From Matter and Light, evenced in Solid and Shade. " {EdgarAllanPoe, "Silence"}  Waking up from the deepest most relaxing pain and stress free world of sleep to move up into the abrasive annoying intrusive demanding uncomfortable needy world of wakefulness was a daily torture that lasted from sleeping to Coffee and sometimes beyond. He had a ruotine though that eased him into awareness, though at times he wondered if there weren't better ways to go about it. He logged onto the Shade Board. BarnCat skimmed bright reflective eyes over the masses as they each stood in and out of turn, raised their fists up at the sky, aired their grievances, alot of them lately. The Administrative Tribunal sometimes strode in to see what all the yelling was about, sometimes alone, sometimes in groups of 2-3. The Violencians were trying to pass legistlations taking down all mass murdering magical countermeasures, whereas that Pacifists liked the new more relaxing enjoyable way of things much better. To be continued, He leaned back from his chair, to let em have it or to not let em have it, the silver split barbed tongue of Lettemhavvit was equipped and attack direction chosen but the attack had not yet begun, or had it. Oh well if it had, he found himself more and more cynically disgusted by some things he used to let slide by butmaybe there was just more of it or maybe it had found ways to involve him. He had to wonder if some of these folks actually existed in real life. BarnCat was tapped on the shoulder, time was running low and he'd gotten a few private couriers while he'd listened in on cases concerning Shade and even submitted a few of his own, likely angering the quick to anger, but mattering to those who still mattered. He opened a few of the messages, some was fanart for his CGShade registrant file, fantastic artistic interpretations of himself as far as others saw him, others were questions and insights and valuable info. He stood up, stretched, the coffee had about finally taken affect to the degree of at least allowing for a relative comfort of movement in a quasibipedal modality. Yep, the gingcko had inevitably as always taken immediate and impressive resultant cerebrally enhancing hold upon his bioframe insomuch as the cranial headware was concerned. The question there was is it the gingcko an herbal supplement itself or by increasing brain circulation already unlocking an inner brainiac who already could call into imagination at the speed of thought worlds of perceptual paradigm as easily as most would clear their throats lol. BarnCat walked into Chat briefly, cigar in hand to check in on the happenings within, and as usual there were just less and less people there that he knew. He used to know alot more, liked or hated, than these massed strangers who barely saw him come in, could hardly hear him talking and didn't miss him leaving. "Whatta buncha stuckups lol." But the one upside is in this foreign room of somebodies he could abruptly leave without the obligation of an explanation or be seeming cold and distant to valued friends. As so he had to because time, the merciless taskmaster who made sure you went through the motions of your life routine in a timely manner would punish you by taking away your punctuality, leaving you treacherously out of synch with your own living pace, a groove you'd have to stumble quickly back up to even reacquire and hope to hit the ground running in a relatively acceptable, passing for normal, appearance. So it was shower time, Shave time, and time to don the uniform that marked him as an employee of his trade, but did little to distinguish himself as himself amongst his other fellow cogs in the corporate machinery. There to spin, burn out, heat up, chip, wobble and be replaced by the next piece. Sometimes during the drive to work the human player would take, the BarnCat Character would be in on a Call for Conference amongst his peers and closest associates, a much freer form of the CGShade council building. You could speak your mind without STFUNOOB or HOWDAREYOUILLKILLYOU knee jerk reactions derailing the discourse. Friendlier, and amongst people who wouldn't misinterpret you just to have something to negatively react to and that my friends is a great thing lol. But without further adeiu, adooie, aduieax, I bid you that, and commence going through the motions and routines that I do to make money that goes into paychecks that sometimes go into phone bills and boost cards that enable the BarnCat and his fellow self-owns to roam around a world amazingly different and disappointingly similar to our own until such a time that the magic has soured and the feeling has irreversably bittered and the world has concreted itself into neglected stagnancy. And oh yeah there's more to read, just not here, not yet.  

Re: {CAT} Tales, Evolution to Extinction in Shade!« Reply #8 on Aug 24, 2008, 8:45am » Workin' On The Night Moves --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Yeah the drive there, oh yeah, jaaayyzusss. Laced up and down both lanes with stupid. The speed sign reads 35, that means drive 20mph and swerve alot too, that means walk out in front of moving cars, bicycle out, skate out, be in the sodding way, ya sodding breeders lol. Bloody hell, thanks Sait and all other internet contacts from ol' blighty, your personalities are still integrated into my mainframe. Naffin' bludgers. So yeah the drive? It's more like survive. Arriving at work like any Shade geek the tendency to talk Shade to the nonplayer is there, the urge to talk them into playing it too is lessened though, but they're still curious and ask questions like "So how'd the blablah big extermination of the whosawhatsits go?". They've begun calling me BarnCat at work too, must have a ringer to it, pun intended.BarnCat flickers in and out of Shade reality, confusing even himself as the shaded reality keeps being interrupted. It's like the merest thought of Shade causes the other world, the world by rights he shouldn't even be aware of, is a happening magnet, an interence of his hunting routines. He's feeling his own irritation, and the irritation of the thumbs controlling his fate and fancy in Shade. He has to content himself with brief chats in the pub and replying to messages of varying degrees of interest. On walking patrol, we see The Gate, and it's really not all that remarkable. A typical metal fence reinforced and held firm with weathered rebar and alumunimum...umin..um. Interestingly enough further down the docks a boat named Stalker floats the black night waters. The Stalkers are connected to The Gate, whaddidItellya?! So there ya have it lol. Proof pudding positive. Works fur me. These 20 minute hourly walks offer way too much time for thought, and theories for the brain to chew on abound. HyEnA wheezed rapid laughter rounding a bend in his path of wanton destruction and mayhem, his claws scrabbling and skittering sparks on stone as he hungrily lunges some poor unfortunate critter with weapon down and lands blade-down on it's neck. He eyes manic with glee spin like russian roulette over an oh so certain outcome punctuated by the bottom line of teeth gnashing hungrily over the struggling victim. The game is finished though "You's a done duck, small one. Feel to pray for you god fore I send you sad dead soul to him?" HyEnA would have another level to pm BarnCat proudly about, it livens up his long hours atHis long walks in the pitch black of the city waterfront were quiet except for the waves, breeze, leftover thrumming generators, seagulls. Oh the damnedable noisy seagulls. Full of noise and feces these big flying annoying lumps of useless. Now take a bird of prey, these things have dignity, poise, restraint, an awareness. Even songbirds could be listened to, seagulls were squeeling squawking food on the wing. Sometimes yes, he did find himself thinking likeChatDrgn had been sitting in the Inn for 5 minutes now on a cigar break, so odd but so usual for lately. Odd that 12 people in the whole establishment could be so quiet, no open speech, maybe the barest strand of a whisper heard between shuffling feet. The maddom was boredening. The silence you could cut like cheese and that seemed the thing to do, then blame it on BRD as he strutting in, head bobbing and bringing the room to life. He'd lost none of his charm to nothing and could spark up tricks and topics to turn any room into a funhouse. A quick exit from room and a practiced toss of the cellphone into the lunchbox as workers and contractors signed in and our dutiful night worker resumes the appearance of someone who really does have nothing to do all night but patrol and surviellance. It'd been like this for years to varying degrees from assignment to assignment stealing time to exist in Shade, the second world that consumed much mental space while giving him amazing emotional extremes from the happy fulfillment of accomplishing some videogame goal, the musing of an engrossing chatroom, the rme and smh of things both in and outside the townships, and of course the theories. TeViLdO leaned on his staff with a lazy watchful grin on his face watching the stone golem approach while he sat on the roof of the town staring north. "Out for a stroll, rocky? Take a load off, maybe some lifeforce?" It rumbled up at him and he leapt down and gave it a few hard whacks until it collected it's slow energies to swing with a rocky fist and miss. TeViLdO laughed, rolled with the hit. "Ah oh I'm hurt oh help. Healers! Potions! Please such pain. Riiight." A few more hits but darnit Work beckoned, the clock said it was time for another dark journey, but it suited him. Given his work and wellness uniquely had him bound to the nights, one of the few people who could skim through most vampire novels like instrction manuals, ideas for sun avoidance within. It was a good thing he could dig the goth lifestyle, aside from the moodiness and extravagance of overdone dark mannerism, there was an undeniable sense of fashion and finesse unfound in cruder dayside states of being. You had to heartily and humourously accept your dealt hand in life or let it madden you, choices are nice and both are fun in their own ways.CopyCat was at inner debate, the only selfsanctioned clone of his ownself was puzzling out a possible change of name, but was drawing blanks. That's easy, to draw a blank all you need is paper, not even that, and to not have a pen. Easier than that was to skim the Auction House sales, between the overabundance of Byrendell items that were sold there anyways or could be found right outside, and the more advanced and exotic arms and armors there was little to his picky finicky liking. Besides it was fun to act like you could afford... anything.The weapons catalog was good for that too. Circled swords, gauntlets, helmets, axes, other bladed artworks of scorpions, skulls, dragons, demons, reapers, and just plain cheery items for any household's charm aspect were wished upon, but the skies were lightening up with a redpurple sunrise that promised another day of sleep with the fan on in the blacked room that strived for the temperature of a winter's night crypt vault while the nocturnal being within slept a bit like his Shade Character would.BarnCatSat back down at his seat at the CGShade Council Of Opinion, Court of Personality, rapidly scribbling down highlights of his latest exploits and those of those he knew.The now off work wagemaker sat at his makeshift desk typing away at another chapter of his Shade Character's Tales. Both raised a glass of red wine up defiantly to the brightening sunlight, stood up and stretched, refilled the crimson sleeping potion and went to rest to do this all over again, this double life evinced in Solid and Shade. .  

Re: {CAT} Tales, Evolution to Extinction in Shade!« Reply #9 on Aug 24, 2008, 8:51am » Raising the BaRn & Razing the BaRn, a Talefeather of Evolution! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------BaRn0wL swept his Zombie Berserker Blade in rapid rattling crescents striking the surrounding halfmoon of Skeleton Warriors in flippant dismissive gestures. Their magic blades pinged from 3 directions off his NightShade Death armor. Within a few more sweeps they fell at about the time BaRn0wL felt a jolt. No.., Could it be??? An Elite Zombie shuffled up and raised it's Sword of Remorse high over it's metal bucketted head. "Beautiful hoot, hold that post, jerkysnuff, you're dessert." And so it was.The journey to The Cat & Dragon {Catese for The Boar & Skewer} was laughingly flapped at high speeds and damn the fatigue, the 0wL barrelrolled humming a tune we in modern times would think was oddly close to "Danger Zone" from TOP GUN, he banked and veered north to bank at the town north of him. He pulled out a Brazen Chain Mail, feeling pretty brazen himself, and paired Ebony Blades. He was going to do this thing differently. Tradition demanded a meditative silence, tradition was so boring.He was going out fighting and he went to go outside and fight. He flew past two bears and a great lizard until he spotted a young dragon. "Hey scaly! Hoot!" shaking his tailfeathers infuriatingly "Eat pellets Ya sh-YEEEHOOT!" A blast of dragon breath singed him and he ran south laughing "Do you really wana hoot me? Do ya wanna make me die?" He chuckled and zipped further south. "This looks like as nice a place as any! The Boar-Stumpy's Bowl! et's rename it shall we?" He stabbed at the dragon twice more "B'0wL Grove!"The young dragon then blurred, his scales merging into seamless black oily grey hide tougher than layered rigid leather. "Holy hooting hell!" BaRn0wL hopped back and stood with wings crossed "Okay, you and your buddy, let's Dance!" The dance was short and deadly, in 40 ac with Ebony Blades wasn't Stalker-Gatherer hunting gear, only a lunatic would dress up in this thin food wrapping and weakly annoy these Night creatures, and with Chaos as his witness he was that lunatic.Limbo. "Well, it's this just a hoot in the boot eh?" A gigantic flaming skull filled his mind, Chaos there stood in front of it, his armor blazing like molded forged flames. "Chaos is Pleased with your Work in the Army of the Undead.." 0wL smiled "Chaos is easily impressed." Chaos paused and continued "..and Offers you a Chance to Spread the Power of Chaos.." BaRn0wL interrupted again! "Chaos speaks of himself in third person, Chaos is weird." Chaos waited, head tilted, arms crossed and foot tapping "Quite done?" "Sure, get on with your bad self." Chaos cleared his throat "..let's see.. power of chaos, something oh yes. As a LICH!" The 0wL hooted triumphantly elated "Yes!" "Not yet, fool, ahem.. Choose Lich if you feel Strong enough." "Strong enough for a man, but made-ies for the ladies!" And the choice was made, this 0wL was now a fire wielding highflying menace, Not for the Love of Chaos but for the Name of Fun! BaRn0wL, Lich, first of the Characters of Any SelfOwn to have attained it! The challenges ahead promised to be grueling, but at least New to his experience in Shade. BarnCat would be impressed. BaRn0wL rose up into the skies a hooting phoenix of Firemana Majesty rising from the ashes of the newly scorched  </font>
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;81&quot;;&quot;<font color="#4B0082">Predication to the Mouse!: First it came onto the scene I eyed it hungrily, but then for a new spin it picked up it's quill for me, something's not right I thought as it write, did write most splendidly, course I knew as I often do, all those words were me, but here's the pickler I'm a stickler for places that I fit, the Entrance to Errants was smaller than parrots or even a parrotlet. I could look in and view but could not spew my usual blather and blithe, through dialups tight grip and connection trips all I could do was mutely writhe, but in comes this mouse, the entrance it's house a collection of tales restored, and typed up for you all I could not do, so noone will be left bored. Thank You Mouse!</font>
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&quot;185&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;I'm gonna be a Uniter, not a Divider this time. Our New President is heavily into getting both parties, under the same united states of america, into fixing it back up again. While I may not agree with most of what the NeoConservative Repulican Upper Class Right Wing Fundamental Christian party says, I would sure like to see their help in getting America back into a country we can all be completely proud at all times in all ways from now until forever. Thread closed in happiness, peace & hope. I hope the coming events won't warrant the creation of another thread of broken promises, blatant disregard for the lower class and more of the same lame insane downward spiral. Let's maybe discuss Solutions?
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&quot;194&quot;;&quot;94&quot;;&quot;A coworker last night got a call from his wife asking if he was ready to shave off all his uh downstairs. He musta just went Huh? Why? Because! She said, it's time to say Goodbye to Bush! Lmao. Well, he did make a decent speech congratulating the Obamas, as did Cheney, though I don't believe te sincerities either of them tried at it is appreciated anyways. If you wanna count it up we've had over 25 years of Bush-influenced politics. It's time to urge them all on out to the real world. And about time this thread's not applicable. Last thing Bush can do is deliberately make the biggest spiteful mess on the way out and I hope he takes the high road out, maturely and out. He's had 8 years now and if this all is what we've come to expect from him, he can cruise, Bye Bye Bushie.
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&quot;227&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<font color="#008000">Dunno when they added in this one new skill but </font><font color="#FF0000">Urban Dead now has Flesh Rot, a skill following Brain Rot on the skills tree. </font><font color="#808080">It makes you more resistant to firearms damage and assures you a maximum of 60 hp.</font> You'd normally have to learn Body Building for the 60 hp and salvage a flak jacket for the armoring. So maybe there is a point to making it to a full level 42 incurable superzombie. <font face="Times New Roman">On a funnier note I killed someone named Biker Moses who decided to axe me half to ribbons, or he might as well be as good as dead. I Clawed and Strangled him down to a few hp, Infectious Bit him so his first action assuming he survives the night, is to use one of his action points to say wtf and to die. Pwning in the zed sense lol.</font> Let me know where you guys are, if you are, and I'll come find you and I'm bringing undead hellish chaos with me lol.
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;82&quot;;&quot;<font face="Times New Roman">And so ends that tale, at least in that Shade of things, where is the BarnCat now? Out to pasture, where the grass is greener, and feeling alot more like a sense of belonging. A Powerful Wizard from beyond the seen and material, a Shifter, approached the cat sometime ago with a proposition, a deal Barn found for himself impossible to refuse. He said in so many words a joyous encouraging short description of his world in summary and Barn's eyes sparked, parts of his creative spirit thought atrophied by discouraging disuse sprang to life with insane inspiration. His kind, thought unique, rare, extinct, irrelevant found that home there, tribes of his own kind, the mind reeled.</font>
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&quot;35&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>Evidently (I think?) I'm not as Out Of Touch as I Thought! Quiz results for this one read me as 48.55072% - Super Music Nerd on the music nerd test at<br />
Address: <a href="http://www.couplandesque.net/couplandesque/musicnerd.htm">http://www.couplandesque.net/couplandesque/musicnerd.htm</a> I don't buy alot of music so I cherish what I have, remember what  had, and even make some plans to increase the ol' collection. Just, at least to me, there's just not alot of good modern music, alot of whining love songs, some slammin garbage can lids sounding lust songs, and much fake massmarket targeted psuedo-teen psuedo-angst. I'm finding myself sticking with the known this time like an old fuddyduddy already.</p>
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&quot;276&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;From the FAQ & Rules, For Discussion!: <font face="Verdana">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 
Welcome to Legend of the Green Dragon.
You wake up one day, and you're in a village for some reason. You wander around, bemused, until you stumble upon the main village square. Once there you start asking lots of stupid questions. People (who are mostly naked for some reason) throw things at you. You escape by ducking into a nearby building and find a rack of pamphlets by the door. The title of the pamphlet reads: "Everything You Wanted to Know About the LotGD, but Were Afraid to Ask." Looking furtively around to make sure nobody's watching, you open one and read:
"So, you're a Newbie. Welcome to the club. Here you will find answers to the questions that plague you. Well, actually you will find answers to the questions that plagued US. So, here, read and learn, and leave us alone!"
Contents:
New Player & FAQ
•New Player Primer •Frequently Asked Questions on Game Play (General) •Frequently Asked Questions on Game Play (with spoilers) •Frequently Asked Questions on Technical Issues   [-] 
•Frequently Asked Questions on Multiple Villages 
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•Customs on this Server 
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•Rules on PvP 
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Coming up during and after discussion and explanation and clarification on these points. These rules for the default server faq won't be accurate for each server, each having different customs, but many of the guidelines are still applicable.
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&quot;276&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;New Player Primer 
Welcome to the Legend of the Green Dragon New Player Primer
The village square
Legend of the Green Dragon (LotGD) is turning out to be a fairly expansive game, with a lot of areas to explore. It's easy to get lost with all that there is to do out there, so keep in mind that the village square is pretty much the center of the village you start in. This area will give you access to most other areas that you can get to, with a few exceptions (we'll talk about those in a little while). If you ever get lost, or are not sure what's going on, head to the village square and regain your bearings.
Your first day
Your first day in the world can be very confusing! You're presented with a lot of information, and you don't need almost any of it! It's true! One thing you should probably keep an eye on though, are your hit points. This is found under "Vital Info." No matter what profession you choose, in the end, you are some kind of warrior or fighter, and so you need to learn how to do battle. The best way to do this is to look for creatures to kill in the forest. When you find one, check it out, and make sure that it's not a higher level than you, because if it is, you might not live through the fight. Keep in mind that you can always try to run away from something that you encountered, but sometimes it might take several tries before you get away. You might want to buy armor and weapons in the village square in order to give yourself a better chance against these creatures out in the forest.
Once you have defeated a creature, you'll notice that you're probably a little hurt. Head on over to the Healer's Hut, and you can get patched up in short order. While you're level 1, healing is free, but as you advance, it becomes more and more expensive. Also keep in mind that it's more expensive to heal 1 point, then later heal 1 point again than it is to heal 2 in one shot. So if you're trying to save up some money, and you're barely hurt, you might risk a fight or two while you're a little hurt, and heal the damage from several fights in one shot.
After you've killed a few creatures, you should head back to the village, into Bluspring's Warrior Training, and talk to your master. Your master will tell you when you are ready to challenge him, and when you are ready, you should give him a shot (make sure you're healed up first though!). Your master won't kill you if you lose, instead he'll give you a complimentary healing potion and send you on your way. 
Death
Death is a natural part of any game that contains some kind of combat. In Legend of the Green Dragon, being dead is only a temporary condition. When you die, you'll lose any money that you had on hand (money in the bank is safe!), and some of the experience you've accumulated. While you're dead, you can explore the land of the shades and the graveyard. In the graveyard, you'll find SiteGeist the Overlord of Death. He has certain things that he would like you to do for him, and in return, he may grant you special powers or favors. The graveyard is one of those areas that you can't get to from the main Square. In fact, while you're dead, you can't go to the village square at all!
Unless you can convince SiteGeist to resurrect you, you'll remain dead until the next game day. There are 4 game days each real day. These occur when the clock in the village square reaches midnight.
New Days
As stated just above, there are 4 game days each real day. These occur when the clock in the village square reaches midnight. When you get a new day, you'll be granted new forest fights, interest on gold you have in the bank (if the bankers are pleased with your performance!), and a lot of your other statistics will be refreshed. You'll also be resurrected if you were dead, and get another chance to take on the world. If you don't log on over the course of an entire game day, you'll miss your opportunity to partake in that game day (this means that new game days are only assigned when you actually log on, being away from the game for a few days won't grant you a whole bunch of new days). Forest fights, PvP battles, special power usages and other things that get refreshed on a daily basis do NOT get carried over from one day to the next (you can't build up a whole bunch of them).
PvP (Player versus Player)
Legend of the Green Dragon contains a PvP element, where players can attack each other. As a new player, you are protected from PvP for your first 5 game days or until you accumulate 2000 experience, unless you choose to attack another player. Some servers might have the PvP aspect turned off, in which case there is no chance that you'll be attacked by any other players. You can tell if the server you play on has PvP turned off by looking in the village square for "Slay Other Players." If it's not there, you can't engage (or be engaged) in PvP.
When you are attacked and die in PvP, you only lose gold you had on hand, and 0.25% of your experience. You won't lose any turns in the forest, or any other stats. If you attack someone else in PvP, you'll get 0.25% of the experience they had, and any gold they had on hand. If you attack someone else and lose, however, you'll lose 0.25% of your experience, and you'll lose any gold that you had on hand. If someone else attacks you and they lose, you'll gain the gold they had on hand, and 20% of their experience. You can only attack someone who is close to your level, so don't worry that as a level 1, some big level 15 player is going to come along and beat on you.
If you buy a room in the inn when you decide to quit the game, you'll protect yourself somewhat from casual attacking. The only way for someone to attack you when you're in the inn is for them to bribe the bartender, which can be a costly procedure. Quitting to the fields means that someone can attack you without having to pay money or gems to the bartender. You cannot be attacked while you are online, only while you are offline, so the more you play, the more protected you are ;-). Also, if you are attacked and die, no one else can attack you again until you log on again, so don't worry that you'll be attacked 30 or 40 times in one night. Logging back into the game will make you a viable PvP target again if you've already been killed today.
Ready to take on the world!
You should now have a pretty good idea of how the basics of the game work, how to advance, and how to protect yourself. There's a whole lot more to the world, so explore it! Don't be afraid of dying, particularly when you're young, as even when you're dead, there's yet more stuff to do!
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&quot;276&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<font face="Verdana">General questions
1. What is the purpose of this game?
To get chicks.
Seriously, though. The purpose is to slay the green dragon.
2. How do I find the green dragon?
You can't.
Well, sort of. You can't find her until you've reached a certain level. When you're at that level, it will be immediately obvious.
3. How do I increase my level?
Send us money.
No, don't send money - you increase your experience by fighting creatures in the forest. Once you've gotten enough experience, you can challenge your master in the village.
Well, you can send us money if you want (see PayPal link).
4. Why can't I beat my master?
He's far too wily for the likes of you.
Did you ask him if you have enough experience?
Have you tried purchasing some armor or weapons in the village?
5. I used up all my turns. How do I get more?
Send money.
No, put your wallet away. There *are* a few ways to get an extra turn or two, but by and large you just have to wait for tomorrow. When a new day comes you'll have more energy.
Don't bother asking us what those few ways are - some things are fun to find on your own.
6. When does a new day start?
Right after the old one ends.
7. Arghhh, you guys are killing me with your smart answers - can't you just give me a straight answer?
Nope.
Well, okay, new days correspond with the clock in the village (can also be viewed from other places). When the clock strikes midnight, expect a new day to begin. The number of times a clock in LotGD strikes midnight per calendar day may vary by server. Beta server has 4 play days per calendar day, main server at LotGD.net has 2. Other servers depend on the admin.
This server has 4 days per calendar day.
8. Something's gone wrong!!! How do I let you know?
Send money. Better yet, send a petition. A petition should not say 'this doesn't work' or 'I'm broken' or 'I can't log in' or 'yo. Sup?' A petition *should* be very complete in describing *what* doesn't work. Please tell us what happened, what the error message is (copy and paste is your friend), when it occurred, and anything else that may be helpful. "I'm broken" is not helpful. "There are salmon flying out of my monitor when I log in" is much more descriptive as well as humorous, although there's not much we can do about it. In general, please be patient with these requests - many people play the game, and as long as the admin is swamped with 'yo - Sup?' petitions, it will take some time to sift through them.
9. What if all I have to say is 'yo - sup?'?
If you don't have something nice (or useful, or interesting, or creative that adds to the general revelry of the game) to say, don't say anything.
But if you do want to converse with someone, send them an email through Ye Olde Post Office.
10. How do I use emotes?
Type :, ::, or /me before your text.
11. What's an emote?
Farmgirl AnObviousAnswer punches you in the gut.
That's an emote. You can emote in the village if you want to do an action rather than simply speaking.
12. How do you get colors in your name?
Eat funny mushrooms.
No, put that mushroom away, colors are given out by a site's admin for a variety of reasons -- for example it might signify that the character was integral to the beta-testing process - finding a bug, helping to create creatures, etc, or being married to the admin (*cough*Appleshiner*cough*). Check with your admins to find out how they grant colors.
13. Sup dOOd, iz it cool 2 uz common IM wurds in the village? Cuz u no, it's faster. R u down wit that?
NO, for the love of Pete, use full words and good grammar, PLEASE! These are not words: U, R, Ur, Cya, K, Kay, d00d, L8tr, sup, na and anything else like that!
14. Does that Curious Looking Rock have a purpose?
Of course it does! It confuses newbies!
Seriously, a wise man once said, "Good things come to those who wait." This should also be applied to the Rock.
15. Wow, there are mounts AND familiars in the stables! Can I have one of each?
(Oh for the love of... [we get this question a lot])
No! Not! Nix! Nada! You can only have one creature at a time. Not two. Certainly not three. Four is right out. Five? You must be joking! Now all together now, HOW many companion creatures can you have at a time?
16. Why not?
Because we're big meanies. Actually, the game's code just doesn't allow for that right now. It might in the next version, then again it might not. Please stop asking!
17. What's with the &lt;CLAN&gt; thingies before peoples' names?
&lt;CLAN&gt; Clan Member ClanMember strikes you with the flat side of his weapon.
"You dare claim ignorance of my clan's famous deeds? I am ClanMember, a member of the mighty clan CLAN, which is short for Completely Ludicrous And Nonsensical! We have performed many a deed after having planned it in the privacy of our Clan Hall. Our leaders and officers are among the mightiest in the land. Bolstered by the support of our friends and clanmates, we prevail!"
18. I am so confused! What is going on in the village square/Garden/Inn/etc.?
A hubbub.
The fact is that because there's so many people, there can be several conversations happening at once in any given area. Also, the thing to understand is that not all the comments are posted immediately, and that sometimes a person won't press the refresh or add button for several minutes, during which time more comments could have been said that the person missed while they were typing their own. Not to worry, though. Don't be shy, join in!
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&quot;276&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<font face="Verdana">General Questions with Spoilers (Warning, the FAQs below might contain some spoilers, so if you really want to discover things on your own, you'd be better off not reading too far. This is not a manual. It's a self-help pamphlet.)
1. What are gems for?
Gems are magical portals into the future. Gaze into the depths of a gem and you can see that which is to come.
Gullible? We sure hope not!
Lots of people love those little gemstones and are willing to trade things for them. Your local bartender is something of a gemologist.
2. How do you get gems?
To the mines with you!!
Actually, you can't mine them. (Well, you can, but only if you get lucky and find the mine. Warning though, mines can be dangerous.) Gems can be found in the forest during 'special events' that happen randomly - if you play often enough, you're bound to stumble across one at some point. Gems can also be gained very occasionally from a forest fight.
3. Why do some people seem to have so many hitpoints at a low level?
Cause they're bigger than you.
No, really, they *are* bigger than you. You'll be big too someday.
4. Does that have something to do with the titles that people have?
But of course!
Indeed, every time you kill the dragon, you return to level one. If you kill the dragon enough times, you get a new title. So low level players with titles have had opportunities to embiggen themselves. (see Hall of Fame)
5. What's a buff?
It's what we use to shine our shoes.
Did you think it was some sort of temporary or permanent effect which affects your stats in a positive or negative manner? Hah!
6. Why does that old man keep hitting me with an ugly/pretty stick in the forest?
You look like a piñata!
It's a special event that can add or remove charm.
7. Well, what's the point of charm?
To get chicks (or guys).
Well, actually, that *is* the point. Visit some folks at the Inn, and you ought to be able to figure this one out. The more charm you have, the more successful you'll be at wooing said folks.
8. Okay, I saw the man in the forest and he hit me with his ugly stick, but it says I'm uglier than the stick, and I made it lose a charm point. What's going on?
You're clearly the least charming person on the planet. And if you're the person who actually *asked* this question, you're also the dumbest. Use a little power of inference, wouldja? No. Really.
Okay, we did say you were the dumbest, so: it means you currently have zero charm points.
9. How do I check my charm?
Take a peek in the mirror once in a while.
We jest - there's no mirror. You'll have to ask a friend how you look today - the responses may be vague, but they'll give you a clue how you're doing.
10. Who is the Management?
Appleshiner, Foilwench and Catscradler are in charge of this FAQ, but if something goes wrong, blame MightyE or Kendaer. They're in charge of everything else. To get ahold of them, or one of their trusty helpers, use the Petition for Help link.
11. How did they get to be so darn attractive, anyway?
Lots of at-home facials, my dear!! MightyE especially enjoys the Grapefruit Essence Facial Masque.
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&quot;276&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<font face="Verdana">Specific and technical questions
1.a. How can I have been killed by another player while I was currently playing?
The biggest cause of this is someone who began attacking you while you were offline, and completed the fight while you were online. This can even happen if you have been playing nonstop for the last hour. When someone starts a fight, they are forced by the game to finish it at some point. If they start a fight with you, and close their browser, the next time they log on, they will have to finish the fight. You will lose the lesser of the gold you had on hand when they attacked you, or the gold on hand when they finished the fight. So if you logged out with 1 gold on hand, they attack you, you log on, accumulate 2000 gold on hand, and they complete the fight, they will only come away from it with 1 gold. The same is true if you logged out with 2000 gold, and when they completed killing you, you only had 1 gold.
1.b. Why did it say I was killed in the fields when I slept in the inn?
The same thing can happen where someone started attacking you when you were in the fields, and finished after you had retired to the inn for the day. Keep in mind that if you are idle on the game for too long, you become a valid target for others to attack you in the fields. If you're going to go away from your computer for a few minutes, it's a good idea to head to the inn for your room first so that you don't risk someone attacking you while you're idle.
2. The game tells me that I'm not accepting cookies, what are they and what do I do?
Cookies are little bits of data that websites store on your computer so they can distinguish you from other players. Sometimes if you have a firewall it will block cookies, and some web browsers will let you block cookies. Check the documentation for your browser or firewall, or look around in its preferences for settings to modify whether or not you accept cookies. You need to at least accept session cookies to play the game, though all cookies are better.
3. What do
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mean?
It's a secret message from your computer telling you to stop staring at a screen and to go play outside.
Actually, it's a common temporary error, usually having to do with server load. Don't worry about it, just reload the page (it may take a few tries).
4. Nothing is responding for hours now - what should I do ?
Go outside play a bit in Real Life (tm). When you get back it will work again - if not it's a serious problem. Any server problems are caught less then 5 minutes after occurring, so if there is a problem, it's known - and we are working on it. Every mail and ye olde mail reporting the same problem is just making it harder for us to work.
5. Why is the site giving me so many popups?
Please turn off your popup blocker. These aren't ads.
We use popup windows in the game for the following purposes:
a) To file a petition.
b) To write and receive Ye Olde Mail.
c) To make sure you see our newest Message of the Day (MoTD).
That last one is very important, since until you've viewed it the window will continue to try to open on every page load. These messages are for server announcements such as outages, current known bugs (which you really don't have to petition about, since we already know of them), and other things that the staff think you need to know about right away.
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&quot;276&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<font face="Verdana">Multi-Village Questions Questions about the multiple village system
1. Why, oh why did you activate such a (choose one [wondrous, horrible]) feature?
For kicks, of course. We like to mess with your head.
But seriously, have you looked at the user list? On lotgd.net, we've got over 6,000 people cramming themselves into the Village Square and trying to get their voices heard! Too much! Too much!
In the interests of sanity, we've made more chat boards. And in the interests of game continuity, we've put them into separate villages with many cool new features.
If you are a smaller server, this might not be right for you, but we think it works okay there too.
2. How do I go to other villages?
Walk, skate, take the bus...
Or press the Travel link (in the City Gates or Village Gates category) in the navigation bar.
3. How does travelling work?
Pretty well, actually. Thanks for asking.
You get some number of free travels per day (9 on this server) in which you can travel to any other village you want. Also, it is possible for the admin to give additional free travels with some mounts. After that, you use up one forest fight per travel. After that...well, we hope you like where you end up. Since all major economic transactions come through Constantintilople (the capital of the region), the roads to and from there have been fortified to protect against monsters from wandering onto them. That was a while back though, and the precautions are no longer perfect.
Travel between the other villages have no such precautions.
In either case, you might want to heal yourself before travelling. You have been warned.
4. Where's (the Inn, the forest, my training master, etc.)?
Look around. Do you see it? No? Then it's not here.
The problem's usually:
a) It's actually there, you just missed it the first time around.
b) It's in another village, try travelling.
c) It's not on this server, check out the LoGD Net link on the login page.
d) Are you sure you didn't just see that feature in a dream?
5. I've used up my free travels and forest fights. How do I travel now?
We hope you like where you've ended up, because you're stuck there until the next new day.
6. Can I pay for more travels?
No, but you can just plain pay us. Check out the Hunter's Lodge. Actually, we are considering it.
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&quot;276&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<font face="Verdana">Customs on this Server Rules on this Server While you're here there's a few customs that we (the Staff) hope players will be aware of and abide by. These customs are in place to keep the playing experience enjoyable for most (not all, unfortunately, since we can't please everybody) of the people who come across our little realm on the Internet. Follow them and we can all have a good time.
Without further ado, here they are:
1. Don't be a jerk.
2. No circumventing the language filter.
3. Don't give away game secrets. This is a game of exploration, so don't spoil it for everyone. If it's covered in the FAQ, it's free knowledge of course, as well as a few obvious things that were added since the FAQ was written.
4. People of all ages play here, so keep that in mind.
5. Since you've read the rest of the FAQ up to this point there's no need to repeat the part about NO CHATSPEAK, is there?
6. Play along with the story at the top of the page (eg. only role-playing in the Gardens, only beta stuff in the Beta Pavilion, the others are mostly general.)
7. You may have more than one character, but they shouldn't interact. Don't attack each other, talk to each other, place bounties on each other, or refer your own alts. That sort of cheating is just in bad taste. If you share a computer with another player we will assume there is only one person at the keyboard.
8. Listen to the admins and other staff. If you don't, you are risking your access to the game.
That's about it for the summary. All of the staff can delete comments, so if one of your posts disappears consider it a warning.
The answers to most questions not covered in this F.A.Q. can be found by clicking on this link.
Once again, welcome, and good luck in your quest!
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&quot;276&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<font face="Verdana">Rules on PvP
1. Can I attack people in my own clan?
Yes.. but that's not very cooperative, is it?
2. Are there any Dragon Kill restrictions?
Not at the present time.</font>   <font color="#008000">Now obviously these may not completely nor have totally accurately applied to this server, I've been lax, casual. We've given a bit of leeway here and there, so you have to understand it's kind of funny when one of you complains about someone else taking advantage of the system when almost Everyone else is lol. But if a majority of you want more rules enforced, just be prepared to follow them as well. The Admin and Rules are not a club you can weild on player/s you happen not to like.</font> <font color="#FF0000">I'll beback to edit and fillet here and there and detail how I see things, AgraJag can also explain where he stands and maybe we'll have a unified consensus soon as it seems we're needing one lately.</font>
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&quot;276&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<font color="#808080">I got it, for possible adjustments and corrections in the previous posts just look for the grey area clarifications lol so fitting eh?</font> :S
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&quot;276&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<font face="Microsoft Sans Serif">Without further ado, here they are: 1. Don't be a jerk. <font color="#808080">I cannot emphasize this enough, but I can say it too much. You can be a bit of a prankster, but not everyone's in the mood to interact at some levels, nor are others inclined to go easy on those wanting to be excepted from interactions like darting, plundering, pvp. Obviously stuff done excessively In Anger or To Anger is not quite what the game is for.</font> 2. No circumventing the language filter. <font color="#808080">Lmfgdao, this one, well I guess just try to keep it PG-21 or refer to the 7 Words You Can't Say On Air, by George Carlin. Racial Slurs and Derogatives obviously are a no-go.</font> 3. Don't give away game secrets. <font color="#808080">Maybe some advice, sparing your fellow warrior an eternity of miseries.</font> This is a game of exploration, so don't spoil it for everyone. If it's covered in the FAQ, it's free knowledge of course, as well as a few obvious things that were added since the FAQ was written. <font color="#808080">Tis not a bad idea to review that, faq very much.</font> 4. People of all ages play here, so keep that in mind. <font color="#808080">I'll hazard a guess we're all at least smoking age, if not drinking age. Use the language and behaviors you'd use out in public.</font> 5. Since you've read the rest of the FAQ up to this point there's no need to repeat the part about NO CHATSPEAK, is there? <font color="#808080">Chatspeak is okay, as is breaking character here and there, in a world so varied and multinfluenced who's to say what the correct manner of speech or character'd be?</font> 6. Play along with the story at the top of the page (eg. only role-playing in the Gardens, only beta stuff in the Beta Pavilion, the others are mostly general.) <font color="#808080">We have no Beta Pavilion that I've noticed. Gardens are just fine for romance but the adult content is better left said in private dwelling.</font> 7. You may have more than one character, but they shouldn't interact. <font color="#808080">Bingo, this is the one being brought into question lately. Tune in.</font> Don't attack each other, <font color="#808080">I'm not sure why not, in fact our pvp system is set up in such a way a successful pkill isn't very rewarding unless it IS someone else. Pkilling yourself'd be kind of silly and everyone would know anyway.</font> talk to each other <font color="#808080">No prob there.</font>, place bounties on each other <font color="#808080">Ah, here's a problem. Say for example If "FyrFlyte1" puts a bounty on herself "FyrFlyte2", kills herself and collects the bounty? That is cheating.</font>, or refer your own alts <font color="#808080">Referred alts will just not be rewarded JCPoints.</font>. That sort of cheating is just in bad taste. If you share a computer with another player we will assume there is only one person at the keyboard. <font color="#808080">Darting an alt, while not seen as completely honourable and above the board, isn't much worse than a friend or clanmate doing the same, the darts will still cost money. This one's open to discussion though.</font> 8. Listen to the admins and other staff. If you don't, you are risking your access to the game. That's about it for the summary. All of the staff can delete comments, so if one of your posts disappears consider it a warning. <font color="#808080">I've had to remove a few of these, some mostly my own mistakes/typos lol but some comments were just a tad tense and dramatic for my sensitive palate.</font><br />
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Hope this helps clarify things, at least how I see it, players and other admin might have a different view or two but that's what this thread is for, discussion and finding a common ground for this uncommon ground we adventure upon. So when something is caled in Question, heck, we just might have an Answer.
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&quot;276&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;Very nice put, Lord Meta!  I do not see my favorite rule mentioned here....the one that says it is just a game and TO HAVE FUN!&quot;
&quot;276&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;Hear hear, for Favor's sake, hear and hear lol.
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&quot;279&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;Oookay, what after the third try posting this without the huge formatting error lol: <font color="#0000FF">Welcumz to teh Kittehz, we can haz Clanburgr nao, al ther Faem r blong 2 CAT!</font> Man, it just feels good starting a clan thread on a site that's actually administrated lmao. Too many times on that other site have they been thrashed and ç®å¶ on by unruly somehow unbanned board members. Well, not here. I've fully moved to LOGD for my gaming, I've fully moved here for my foruming, and that's partly why. Here in This logd we strive to in as many ways as we can be better than Shade, in Moderation, in things to Do, and in general member base. Helps to have a CAT CLan there too lol.
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&quot;276&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;Goodness, isn't that what Video Games are for? (Well, there was that other one bomb I made, \&quot;Go To Work 64\&quot;. For the Nintendo 64, you played it for a half hour while drinking breakfast then shut it off at 6:30am and went to work for 8 hours and came back at 5:30pm tired. The goal of the game was making a weekly paycheck and getting it to the bills before the collections people called in the afternoon interrupting your turning the Nintendo 64 part of it back on. It never really did take off with the kiddies. Unfun maybe. The finicky consumer market I tell you!) Hope I've fallen closer to the mark with this one.
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;83&quot;;&quot;Sounds around outdoors appear to slow down and stretch out while still gaining in pitch as the west walls of a castle bulge out pop and ripple like a bubble on a mercury pond and reality gets disregarded for phlashy ephects once again. Metaphorm steps through into the Shade dimension and tries a casual looking around, initally it seemed to stink here, but then it took on a much more certain sense of stinkiness. In a plain reflective colorless wizardly robe it was really quite hard to keep eyes on and attention to long enough to say what color and style it was, he walked slowly round to the north walls and leaned against some mossy bricks, he was here for a pickup and delivery, noone's errandpage but his own. At this time he was here for The BarnCat. He brought cigars too, for bait and for boredom. And read the second part of the last of the BarnCat's Shade Tales.
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&quot;280&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;So far just Me and Agrajag in this clan strictly for the Ruling Council, we're not recruiting lol sorry. Maybe when we have a few more indians to warrant more chiefs... (chieves?) Cheifs! Not doing much recently except for putting the final polishes on some of the game features, debating the finer points and looking into a few other fun updates contents. Hope you guys aren't spoiled on weekly updates now that things have slowed down. Jobs is still being figured out, it's not as easy as it looks from the village roads. With luck your muck boots and straw hats will be on their way. What else hmmm, guess that's all. Go ahead and start your clan threads as well, always curious to see how different rpg clans think and do.
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&quot;276&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<font size="6">Games is for Fun!</font> How could Anyone forget that? Thought that only happened in Sha..aa... Shhh... s-h-a-d-e ;) the S word! I do want to add in, in case it hasn't been elaborated on, harassment a big nono. If someone asks you to Stop Messaging them, even if you think They're in the wrong, it'll put you in the wrong too. I don't think we've got in the Buddy/Ignore feature yet so til then we're all at the mercy of eachother's better natures, make it a happy nature or a peaceful one.
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&quot;279&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<font color="#008000">Clan Hall for ChAoTiC aNiMaL tRiBe Legend of the Green Dragon 
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&quot;275&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Just a few items for the Court Of Personality Docket? 

<font color="#008000">Availability / Abilities of Alternate Characters & a consensus on the proper usage of them? </font> I'll remind folks like I recently reminded myself lol, the whole alts thing was a trial benny to see if it'd work and I never did get around to ratifying it as set in stone. Due to recent concerns I'm beginning to have my doubts though.

<font color="#0000FF">Default or Faulty Rules with addendums to declared official and unofficial customs & traditions of this server?</font> If the Default Rules are going to be touted and put forth from one player to another as gospel I'd like to point out alot of what's detailed there I took as Suggested rules. I've played this fine game on 5 different servers, each with their own take on the rules and rules of their own. Some servers will jump down your throat to pop out your lower rear torso to boot if you step out of rpg most anywhere in their game. Others will harsh your gig just for whining, or seeming to whine. {One server couldn't even be upfront and kept re-enabling my pvp after I repeatedly opted for pvp immunity due to a huuuge player stomping me multiple times daily. Youse guys is lucky lol!}

<font color="#FFA500">These are just some items I wanted to bring forth for mature discussion before my authoritarian side rears it's cold iron face.</font> Most everyone there is getting along just great and really do "get" the game. {It's a fun-nutty place, anything can happen, anyone can happen, it's the nature of that beast, and the beast is still relatively In Beta.} But as with increasing membership the percentage average potential for some discontent appears and I'm just a big fan and fanatic for resolution lol. This woulda gone into rules and instruction but I'm open to ideas on these and more with this particular thread.
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&quot;47&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;Peoples gotta keep their personal beliefs outta my toybox lol anyone remember what's now a probable urban myth about a militant group of feminists breaking into Hasbro or Mattel I forget which. Well, these femme funhouse fatales decided they were fed up with gender roles being crammed into the toys they thought children learned about themselves from. Later on factory defects were discovered by QC or customers or both. Horrors of horrors, G.I.Joe's voiceboxes now shrieked and giggled about makeup, shopping, slumber parties and cute boys lmao. Dontask Donttell Joe?! Barbie wound up far scarier, the rich materialistic always smiling vinyl haired diva now commanded the cannons be loaded and to destroy the enemy and take no prisoners! Leaves me just one question, wonder if anyone's got any leftover surviving uncorrected gruesome twosome up on eBay yet? :D
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&quot;229&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;To Ye The People, you may be noticing some more minor changes to the flora and fauna therein now and then, soon and later and things of this nature. An Astrologically themed batch of critters were loosed into the forests this morning so be sure to watch your step out there folks, they're a stellar lot, an all star cast lol but boy do they burn when they hurt! I tried a few of them out, they fight as well as whoever they replaced. :D I'll be trying to focus time and energy into more detailing and decorating, Meta is hammering his head against the wall to get JOBS and TRADING fixed, Agra's looking into it too, we're rooting for Agra though he's the code guy. Meta is Meta, though that sometimes works as well lol.
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&quot;260&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Immigrate to us! <font color="#00FFFF">The Statue of Metarby says: </font><font color="#80FF80">Send us your Tired your Weary of corroding websites, your wretched yearning to be free etc etc. Keep ancient websites your storied pomp. Hang with us awhile.</font> <font color="#808080">Pompin ain't easy!</font> We must need some kinda Membership Drive.., It's time to reach way way back, bring back some of the old chat legends who were old in the ways of chats and forums e'en whilst I was just a homerow dwelling foundling without a profile to my name nor a known ASL. Watch out for who signs up between now and january, old old friends may soon be on the way. If not I'm gonna get real deeepressed. :(
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&quot;284&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;A paraphrase of "a cat may look upon a king", this cat's been hanging out with Stephen King! {Books, the Anti-Shade LoL} I've travelled with Roland Deschain and his Ka-Tet most of the way with The Dark Tower still not gotten to. I've wrecked a school prom with Carrie, took a spin with Christine on DVD, played fetch with Cujo, stayed up with Insomnia, foiled a royal plot in Eyes Of The Dragon, walked the lonely highways of The Stand, served time on The Green Mile, weathered The Storm Of The Century on DVD, the list goes on. Stood by Stand By Me, held The Talisman, toured the Black House, mowed a lawn, etc. He is The King for true, I say true and thankee-sai. His view of the world/s is very similar to my own, we might have to palaver sometime, he's got the skill to bring to life and death worlds that often make all too much sense to me. I might have missed a few books off my reading list, I blaze through his books in 3 - 5 days each in a hungry blur but all roads do seem to lead to The Dark Tower and a final confrontation with The Crimson King. A definite must-have. I've come too far with those characters to abandon the quest now! How about you guys. "Do you share my insanity?" :| Tell me about it. Well, gotta start excavating this Bag Of Bones before retiring to the pet sematary for the day. I can almost believe he writes our fates, almost.
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&quot;285&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;They don't drink human blood, they don't burn up in sunlight just sparkle or glitter too much, and they live a drive away from me? A fairly ambitious drive of course but really, WTFangs is going on with that?! The Twilight series of books went from just being an unknown shelfpadder to an overwhelming media obsession. Part of what they're about is as Vampires they can stand life in Forks Washington, and having lived around that area in Port Angeles and now sharing about the same climate most times I tend to agree, my own sunlight aversion helped immensely by the overcast. Put it this way, after our usual weather for awhile, blue sky seems freakish lol. Maybe that's just me. I realize after Anne Rice switched to writing scary stories about Jesus instead that the Vampire Novelist niche has blown cold and empty but this teen drama RL Stine stuff, harry potter meets anne rice, worries me. Maybe it's just a big deal to us in Washington, I dunno,  ain't read it yet, what does the rest of the world think of our sparkling bunny eating boybandish vampires? Maybe I should read the books first, at least the first one, but they scare me...  8-O
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;86&quot;;&quot;"So you say, after 9 lives, you what?!" BarnCat grinned toothily, eyebrow raised "I'm kind of like a superior race then, over in your world?" Metaphorm leaned back, arms crossed, then smiled and spread his arms. "So what do you think of all this, Felyne, you'll no longer be the only one of your kind." BarnCat chuckled. "Unfrikkinbelievable, Meta. And the powers?" Meta leaned forward conspiratorially, "BarnCat, I'd bet all the drinks in this miserable pub and more that you would be the mightiest of Chicken Mages." Zanden nodded, a sad smile on his face, wouldn't be the first, nor the last boat off these shores. The Gods have been disregarded, corrupted and have left, taking faith in all things good and dark with them. Those here For and From the magic were not far to follow suit. Metaphorm stood up, draining the last of his beercoffee in one gulp aided by phorming his throat into an expandable snakeneck then rephorming with a bearlike burp. "Think it over Barno, come with me if you want to truly live, you're wasted on this wasting world." BarnCat slowly surveyed the room as if to be sure of this statement. "The current ruling council here does have much work to do here, and even if they are doing it, it'll take eons to straighten this place up. Ok, where do I sign?" Meta pointed to a rainbow pattern of colors geometrically forming under their feet, "You already have, this is a Transportation Vortex, the Fortunes have Favored you! So, coming with and no regrets?" BarnCat made his move beforehe cuold change his mind and become restuck here for the 99th time, "Eh, Shade Happens, dealt with it, later for here."

Shade End. {It's much cooler OUT of the Shade!}
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&quot;282&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;Happy Birthday!
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&quot;283&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;Haxorday Event @ 11/15/73  
Constantinti.op/e, you knwok da Capital Coty Legend of the Green Dragon
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Consyantintilop.e LOL, CAPITAL Cigy
All AROUND YOU, yo7 knwo, people if ten CITY of Constzntontilople hove ABOUT they'ee busihess. Ni 1 seems 2 pay much ATTENTION to you as tywt all seem absorbrd ih they'rw owm livew and problems. BRB. Along VARIOUS stredts you see many different types 0f shopd LOL, each wiuh an sign OUT dront provlaimong buwinrss sonr therwon. BRB. Ovf to won s8ddm sortof, u0u xee an vety curious lookint rock which atteacts your wyd wuth its stranhe shape and c010eLOL. PEOPLE r comstantly entrr8ng n leavinh via city tates ro an bariery of fesg8nqtioms. WTF.
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Thr cloxk in da Igloo reads 10:18 am. BRB.
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You h34r an rownspwrs8n ssh that today is Kendaei, Mo4niszb 10. like, 299!. OMG.
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Ctazy Ajdrry is here wirh her wolverines!!!
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Over yeh BUILDINGS of toeh, 3 moond r v151613LOL. The miln Unicron IS am waning crescentLOL. The moon The Dea5h Sgar is an wqninh crwscent. AFK. The moon Galactus is qaning 5ibbousLOL. 
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Gobie lpoks about ciallge in an xta5e of borde9ml WTF.
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Thd inhabitants of North Pole r busy 3r3c71ng an STATUE for they'rr newest heeo, ypu inwo, !!Dont You !!Wish RAIVEN on teh ONLY wtatue pedwstal aroubd. AFK. teh remakns oc statu3 yhat had stlod their b3fore LIE in suxh ruihs around prcestal THAT IT is no konbrr r3v0fn1z4613. AFK.
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You aer now stuck in da stpcks1@! All AROUND you, sortof, p3opl3 gqpd n stare/ OMG. Smqkl dhildren climb on your back LOL, eaving wp9cen swords, sortof, n DECLARING you TO be da slain hax0r, yiu knwo, with them teh vicyor. OMG. THIS feally grztes you bwcause you know 60u could tota.ly take ne oen OF rhese kids OMG!!1!1 Nearny, like, artisgs r DRAWING caricayuree kr paying patrobs ptetendimg teo 7h4)w varioia vrtetables at youLOL.
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Outs8de teh Clsn H4215 you can SEE Satzn Claws selling Cntistmas trees too CLANS WOOT!!11!
The biggest, sort9f, sparkli3st WTF, gw8nkloext tree belongs 2 tej Greendragob United Natoons CLAN WOOT!!11!
Many ov othef HALLS LOL, alsl 5p0r7 634u71du11y d3c0r373d t4ers in they're windoss. AFK.
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A !!Magical Poti9n Snop'd sits ih tey viallge. AFK. 
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Today's weatnet !5 ex;ected two be Hot rowh LOL, Summer in teh cities, you knwl, dirty n gritty. OMG.. BRB.
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Who Else IS hcre:
No obe. BRB/. BRB. 
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Neaevy sum villafdrs talk:
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&lt;CAT&gt; CATalysof CATaclyxm Ashke says, "happy birthday Barney2!! WOOT!!11!1!! OMG!!1!1"
[11/15 09:34pm]  &lt;CAT&gt; Stirm Kinb BarnCat  LOLOL his TAIL off at all tey ONE-DAY-EVENT lewt yalk conve4sions. WTF.
A day that shall Live On in wtfamy lmao. OMG!!!
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&quot;283&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;The TnpeCastle, likr, Ciyy of Men
You aer standing ih trg heart 0f reh TtpeCssgle. WTF. Though cakled an city, hpj knwo, this stronghold 0f humans 15 luttlw moer than an fotgufidd vialogdLOL/ city's kow defensive WALLS aer dueroubded by rolling ;lzins WHICH grad7a.ly 7urn iny9 thick fprest in yeh distance. WTF. sum resid3nts r engzted in conversation around reh qell in teh viaplge SQUARE. AFKl
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Crazy Ausrdy 15 nere w17h HER wolverines@!!
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Most felines vower at yhis mkch outwice qctibity such ax tpwn bustlings but yojr's is hanrling it napping. WTF.
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Who Else is here:
No one. OMG.. AFK. 
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Neatby sum vollzgers tql,:
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[11/15 01:50am] &lt;STC&gt; !1Dont Y9u !!Wish RAIVEN says, "O noes!!!!!!12 Lol L3et cats nas tak3n ocer gam3!!! OMG!!1!q OMG!!1!1"
[11/15 03:13pm] &lt;CAT&gt; CATalysog CATaclysm Adhje says, "na0py birthday B4rney1!!1!! WOOT!!11! OMG!!1!1"
[11/15 09:50pm] &lt;CAT&gt; Stlrm Kibg BaenCzt says, "LoL, sortog, ju57 wait u!1 "Taoj Like an Pirate DAY" hqppens WTF, rhat one's x9ming up suirablt soon ss w311. BRB."
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&quot;283&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;SOMETHING Specizl WOOT1!11! Legend of the Green Dragon
Enrer gavern
L34c4 5his place
Somety8bg Special WOOT!!11!
Tne Cat And Abominable Snowman
an CLUSTER ov trres nearby looks damilizr.. BRB.LOL. Yo7're dure you'ce seen this place beforeLOL. As ylu APPROACH teh gfobe, lik#, am strange MIST cfeeps IN AROUND yiu; your jind begins to buzz WTF, an you'rr n0 lingef sure 3x4c71y HOW y0j goy jere. AFK. 
The ,idt clears LOL, AND befo4e YOU IS an log b7ild8ng with smoke t4ailing froj its chimney. ah %1bn over teh d9or sez "Ths Cat And Dtafon. BRB."    [-]
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&quot;282&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;It's a good day to get older, next year I'll probably look like that Gandalf knockoff in my current sig lol. Here's a toast, with a shot of Chivas Regal! To those who wonder how they've made it this far every year. To those who worry about what their age expects of them and fear. To those broadening minds and narrow waists changing places. To those getting arthritis and wrinkly faces. To those awakening to grey or white hair. To those who can shrug it off and just really not care lol.
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&quot;193&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;Age comes with Expectations, that's something I've been musing about lately for no reason lol. That's my only problem with Getting older. Expectations! Gee, how old are you? Oh really, where do you work, work as, doing, how much you get paid? Oh my word tsk, do you have any Kids? Hmmm ok well, are you at least married? Oh ok, and what's she do for a living? Well that's better. Why does that feel like stepping up onto the scale, the display saying 35 yrs old, the crowd gasping lol. I kinda lost my great grand chart of What Each Human Year of Age Should Look Like. I'm gonna be the 35 yr old Me this year, then 36, 37, no worries, then maybe about 40 yrs old I'll finally grow up and eBay all my comic books. Everyone's life is different, there's no age we're supposed to act, and I keep trying to convince myself of this daily lol. I could be doing a little bit better, but I could be doing a whole lot worse! So what if my SuperHero figures tell me I'm immature and delusional? I say we get rid of these expectations of where your age is supposed to match your social status. Except when you're insulting a 45 yr old guy who lives in his mom's basement and wears GIJoe underoos and also is being a jerk to you, helps if he's trying to insult you lol. Humanity and Hypocracy, hand in hand. What an age. Amen.
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&quot;136&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;Ancient Egypt
            The inhabitants of Egypt were called mummies. They lived in the Sarah Dessert, and they wrote in hydraulics. They traveled by Camelot. The climate of the Sarah is such that the inhabitants have to live elsewhere, so certain areas of the dessert are cultivated by irritation. The Egyptians built the Pyramids in the shape of a huge triangular cube. The Pramids are also a range of mountains between France and Spain.
The Bible
            The Bible is full of interesting caricatures. In the first book of the Bible, Guinesses, God got tired of creating the world so he took the Sabbath off. Adam and Eve were created from an apple tree. One of their children, Cain, asked "Am I my brother's son?" Noah's wife was Joan of Ark. Lot's wife was a pillar of salt by day, but she was a ball of fire by night.
            God asked Abraham to sacrifice Issac on Mount Montezuma. Jacob, son of Issac, stole his brother's birthmark. Jacob was a partiarch who brought up his twelve sons to be partiarchs, but they did not take to it. One of Jacob's sons, Joseph, gave refuse to the Israelites. Pharaoh forced the Hebrew slaves to make bread without straw. Moses led them to the Red Sea, where they made unleavened bread, called Matzah, which is bread made without any ingredients. Afterwards, Moses went up on Mount Cyanide to get the Ten Ammendments.
            The First Commandment was when Eve told Adam to eat the apple. The Fifth Commandment is humor thy mother and father. The Seventh Commandment is thou shalt not admit adultery.
            But Moses died before he could enter Canada.
            The Jews were a proud people and throughout history they had trouble with the unsympathetic Genitals. Samson was a strongman who let himself be led astray by a Jezebel like Delilah. Samson slayed the Finkelsteins with the axe of the apostles.
            David was a Hebrew king skilled at playing the liar. He fougth with the Philatelists, a race of people who lived in Biblical times. Solomon, one of David's sons, had 500 wives and 600 porcupines.
            When Mary heard that she was the Mother of Jesus, she sang the Magna Carta. When the Three Wise Guys from the East Side arrived, they found Jesus in the manger. Jesus was born because Mary had an immaculate contraption. The followers of Jesus were called the twelve decibels. The epistles were the wives of the apostles. Saint Paul cavorted to Christianity. He preached Holy Acrimony, which is another name for marriage. A Christian should have only one wife. This practice is known as Monotony.
The Greeks
            The Greeks were a highly sculptured people and without them, we wouldn't have any history. The Greeks invented three kinds of columns - Corinthian, Doric and Ironic. They also had myths. A myth is a female moth.
            One myth says that the mother of Achilles dipped him in the River Stynx until he became intolerable. Achilles appears in "The Illiad", by Homer. Homer also wrote the "Oddity", in which Penelope was the last hardship that Ulysses endured on his journey. While Odysseus is off sleeping with goddesses, Penelope has to stay home and beat off a lot of suitors. Odysseus has to sail between Scylla and Charybdis. This means that whichever way you go, you are going to get got.
            Actually, The Oddity was not written by Homer, but by another man with that same name.
            Hera had only one way to control Zeus and she viewed sex as a means of coming to an end. Vesta was a goddess who kept the home fires burning. Dionysius was the god of Rivalry, and Bacchus first taught the Greeks to get drunk. Socrates was a famous Greek teacher who went around giving people advice. They killed him. Socrates died from an overdose of wedlock. In the Olympic Games, Greeks ran races, jumped, hurled the biscuits, and threw the java. The reward to the victor was a coral wreath. The government of Athen was democratic because the people took the law into their own hands. There were no wars in Greece, as the mountains were so high that they couldn't climb over to see what their neighbors were doing. When they fought the Parisians, the Greeks were outnumbered because the Persians had more men.
The Glory That Was Rome
            Eventually, the Ramons conquered the Geeks. History call people Romans because they never stayed in one place for very long. At Roman banquets, the guests wore garlic in their hair.
            Julius Caesar extinguished himself on the battlefields of Gaul. The Ides of March killed him because they thought he was going to be made king. Dying, he gasped out: "Tee hee, Brutus."
            Nero was a cruel tyrany who would torture his poor subjects by playing the fiddle to them.
The Middle Ages
            Then came the Middle Ages. King Alfred conquered the Dames. King Arthur lived in the Age of Shivery, King Harlod mustarded his troops before the Battle of Hastings. Joan of Arc was burnt to a steak and cannonized by George Bernard Shaw. The the victims of the Black Death grew boobs on their necks. Finally, the Magna Carta provided that no free man should be hanged twice for the same offense. In midevil times most of the people were alliterate. The greatest writer of the time was Chaucer, who wrote many poems and verse and also wrote literature. Another tale tells of William Tell, who shot an arrow through an apple while standing on his son's head.
The Renaissance
            The Renaissance was an age in which more individuals felt the value of their human being. Martin Luther was nailed to the church door at Wittenberg for selling papal indulgences. He died a horrible death, being excommunicated by a bull. It was the painter Donatello's interest in the female nude that made him the father of the Renaissance. It was an age of great inventions and discoveries. Gutenberg invented the Bible. Sir Walter Raleigh is a historical figure because he invented cigarettes, and started smoking. Another important invention was the circulation of blood.
            Sir Francis Drake circumcised the world with a 100-foot clipper. The government of England was a limited mockery. Henry VIII found walking difficult because he had an abbess on his knee. Queen Elizabeth was the "Virgin Queen." As a queen she was a success. When Elizabeth exposed herself before her troops, they all shouted "hurrah." Then her navy went out and defeated the Spanish Armadillo. The greatest writer of the Renaissance was William Shakespear. He was born in 1564, on his birthday. Shakespear never made much money and is famous only because of his plays. He lived in Windsor with his merry wives, writing tragedies, hysterectomies, comedies, and errors, all in Islamic pentameter. In one of Shakespear's famous plays, Hamlet rations out his situation by relieving himself in a long soliloquy. In another, Lady Macbeth tries to convince Macbeth to kill King Duncan by attacking his manhood.
            Romeo and Juliet are an example of a heroic couplet. This story presents a one on one situation between a man and a woman. Romeo and Juliet belong to the Montages and Copulates. They tell each other how much they love each other in the famous baloney scene. After much fighting in the public square, Romeo's last wish is to be laid by Juliet.
            In The Merchant of Venice, Bassanio loved Portia, but he had no money to press his suit. Taming of the Screw is a play about Petruchio, who takes Kate from a bitter screw to an obedient wife. In Anthony and Cleopatra, Cleopatra reclines to become Mark Anthony's mistress. She took the Roman Empire one man at a time.
            Writing at the same time as Shakespear was Miquel Cervantes. He wrote "Donkey Hote". The next great author was John Milton. Milton wrote "Paradise Lost." Then his wife dies and he wrote "Paradise Regained."
America
            During the Renaissance America began. Christopher Columbus was a great navigator who discovered America while cursing about the Atlantic. His ships were called the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Fe. Later the Pilgrims crossed the Ocean, and this was called the Pilgrim's Progress. When they landed at Plymouth Rock, they were greeted by Indians, who came down the hill rolling their war hoops before them. The Indian squabs carried porposies on their back. Many of the Indian heroes were killed, along with their cabooses, which proved very fatal to them. The winter of 1620 was a hard one for the settlers. Many people died and many babies were born. Captain John Smith was responsible for all this. One of the causes of the Revolutionary Wars was the English put tacks in their tea. Also, the colonists would send their pacels through the post with out stamps. During the War, Red Coats and Paul Revere were throwing balls over stone walls. The dogs were barking and the peacocks crowing. Finally, the colonists won the War and no longer had to pay for taxis. Delegates from the original thirteen states formed the Contented Congress.
            Thomas Jefferson, a Virgin, and Benjamin Franklin were two singers of the Declaration of Independence. Franklin had gone to Boston carrying all his clothes in his pocket and a loaf of bread under each arm. He invented electricity by rubbing cats backwards and declared "a horse divided against itself cannot stand." Franklin died in 1790 and is still dead. George Washington married Matha Curtis and in due time became the Father of Our Country. Them the Constitution of the United States was adopted to secure domestic hostility. Under the Constitution the people enjoyed the right to keep bare arms. Abraham Lincoln became America's greatest Precedent. Lincoln's mother died in infancy, and he was born in a log cabin which he built with his own hands. When Lincoln was President, he wore only a tall silk hat. He said, "In onion there is strength."
            Abraham Lincoln write the Gettysburg address while traveling from Washington to Gettysburg on the back of an envelope. He also signed the Emasculation Proclamation, and the Fourteenth Amendment gave the ex-Negroes citizenship. But the Clue Clux Clan would torcher and lynch the ex-Negroes and other innocent victims. On the night of April 14, 1865, Lincoln went to the theater and got shot in his seat by one of the actors in a moving picture show. The believed assinator was John Wilkes Booth, a supposedly insane actor. This ruined Booth's career.
The Enlightenment and Beyond!
            Meanwhile in Europe, the enlightenment was a reasonable time. Voltare invented electricity and also wrote a book called "Candy".
            Gravity was invented by Issac Walton. It is chiefly noticeable in the Autumn, when the apples are falling off the trees. Bach was the most famous composer in the world, and so was Handel. Handel was half German, half Italian and half English. He was very large. Bach died from 1750 to the present. Beethoven wrote music even though he was deaf. He was so deaf he wrote loud music. He took long walks in the forest even when everyone was calling for him. Beethoven expired in 1827 and later died for this. France was in a very serious state. The French Revolution was accomplished before it happened. The Marseillaise was the theme song of the French Revolution, and it catapulted into Napoleon. During the Napoleonic Wars, the crowned heads of Europe were trembling in their shoes. Then the Spanish gorrilas came down from the hills and nipped at Napoleon's flanks. Napoleon became ill with bladder problems and was very tense and unrestrained. He wanted an heir to inheret his power, but since Josephine was a baroness, she couldn't bear him any children. The sun never set on the British Empire because the British Empire is in the East and the sun sets in the West. Queen Victoria was the longest queen. She sat on a thorn for 63 years. The reclining years and finally the end of her life were exemplatory of a great personality. Her death was the final event which ended her reign. The nineteenth century was a time of many great inventions and thoughts. The invention of the steamboat caused a network of rivers to spring up. Cyrus McCormick invented the McCormick Raper, which did the work of a hundred men. Samuel Morse invented a code for telepathy. Louis Pastuer discovered a cure for rabbis. Charles Darwin was a naturailst who wrote the "Organ of the Species". Madman Curie discovered radium. And Karl Marx became one of the Marx Brothers. The First World War, cause by the assignation of the Arch-Duck by a surf, ushered in a new error in the anals of human history.
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&quot;174&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;Question: What is one horsepower? Answer: One horsepower is the amount of energy it takes to drag a horse 500 feet in one second.
            You can listen to thunder after lightening and tell how close you came.
            The law of gravity says no fair jumping up without coming back down.
            When they broke open molecules, they found they were only stuffed with atoms. But when they broke open atoms, they found them stuffed with explosions.
            When people run around and around in circles we say they are crazy. When planets do it we say they are orbiting.
            Rainbows are just to look at, not to really understand.
            While the earth seems to be knowingly keeping its distance from the sun, it is really only centrificating.
            Someday we may discover how to make magnets that can point in any direction.
            South America has cold summers and hot winters, but somehow they still manage.
            Most books now say our sun is a star. But it still knows how to change back into a sun in the daytime.
            Water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees. There are 180 degrees between freezing and boiling because there are 180 degrees between north and south.
            A vibration is a motion that cannot make up its mind which way it wants to go.
            There are 26 vitamins in all, but some of the letters are yet to be discovered. Finding them all means living forever.
            There is a tremendous weight pushing down on the center of the Earth because of so much population stomping around up there these days.
            Lime is a green-tasting rock.
            Many dead animals in the past changed to fossils while others preferred to be oil.
            Genetics explain why you look like your father and if you don't why you should.
            Vacuums are nothings. We only mention them to let them know we know they're there.
            Some oxygen molecules help fires burn while others help make water, so sometimes it's brother against brother.
            Some people can tell what time it is by looking at the sun. But I have never been able to make out the numbers.
            We say the cause of perfume disappearing is evaporation. Evaporation get blamed for a lot of things people forget to put the top on.
            To most people solutions mean finding the answers. But to chemists solutions are things that are still all mixed up.
            In looking at a drop of water under a microscope, we find there are twice as many H's as O's.
            Clouds are high flying fogs.
            I am not sure how clouds get formed. But the clouds know how to do it, and that is the important thing.
            Clouds just keep circling the earth around and around. And around. There is not much else to do.
            Water vapor gets together in a cloud. When it is big enough to be called a drop, it does.
            Humidity is the experience of looking for air and finding water.
            We keep track of the humidity in the air so we won't drown when we breathe.
            Rain is often known as soft water, oppositely known as hail.
            Rain is saved up in cloud banks.
            In some rocks you can find the fossil footprints of fishes.
            Cyanide is so poisonous that one drop of it on a dogs tongue will kill the strongest man.
            A blizzard is when it snows sideways.
            A hurricane is a breeze of a bigly size.
            A monsoon is a French gentleman.
            Thunder is a rich source of loudness.
            Isotherms and isobars are even more important than their names sound.
            It is so hot in some places that the people there have to live in other places.
            The wind is like the air, only pushier.
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;33&quot;;&quot;New website format, great new Blog structure. KGMI has seemed to change more within this little over a year than it has in previous more than a years lol. Amanda Hoffstettler retires, Brett Bonner retires, Debbie Chavez retires?, Lynne Rainey changes careers? The Liberal Outpost is replaced as is the old PM Bellingham which is replaced with PM Bellingham while the Liberal Outpost's Joe Teehan replaces Brett Bonner alongside Patti Brooks who replaced Debbie Chavez in the Brett & Debbie Show now called The Morning Talkshow. Lotta job turnover lol for some reason that had me optimistic about job openings, but so far the people you hear about leaving are way more qualified and are already replaced with those of comparable skills. Oh and they have a new General Manager. Changes aplenty at the CRG,
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&quot;112&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Lol, I'm not sure where I got those last two lines, it's been forever. <br />
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Teri says Hi! And sent this.:<br />
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<font face="Trebuchet MS">E-mail message Subject: Just a fun astrological thingy --- This was interesting. Criss Angel showed how this worked on one of his shows, but it was still kind of surprising when I checked out several people I knew. <br />
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Once you have opened this e-mail, there is no turning back. Below are true descriptions of zodiac signs. <br />
Read your sign, and then forward it on, with your zodiac sign and label on the subject line. This is the real deal, try ignoring or changing it, and the first thing you'll notice is having a horrible day starting tomorrow morning - and it only gets Worse from there. <br />
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Remember, if you are on the cusp of another sign you most likely will have features of both signs...which may lead you into total confusion...... <br />
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CAPRICORN - The Go-Getter (DEC 22 - Jan 19) Patient and wise. Practical and rigid. Ambitious. Tends to be Good-looking. Humorous and funny. Can be a bit shy and reserved. Often pessimistic. Capricorns tend to act before they think and can be Unfriendly at times. Hold grudges. Like competition. Get what they want. 20 years of good luck if you forward.<br />
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AQUARIUS - The Sweetheart (Jan 20 - Feb 18) Optimistic and honest. Sweet personality. Very independent. Inventive and intelligent. Friendly and loyal. Can seem unemotional. Can be a bit rebellious. Very stubborn, but original and unique. Attractive on the inside and out. Eccentric personality. 11 years of luck if you forward.<br />
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PISCES - The Dreamer (Feb 19 - Mar 20) Generous, kind, and thoughtful. Very creative and imaginative. May become secretive and vague. Sensitive. Don't like details. Dreamy and unrealistic. <br />
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Sympathetic and loving. Kind. Unselfish. Good kisser. Beautiful. 8 years of good luck if you forward. <br />
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ARIES - The Daredevil (Mar 21 - April 19)<br />
Energetic. Adventurous and spontaneous. Confident and enthusiastic. Fun. Loves a challenge. <br />
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EXTREMELY impatient. Sometimes selfish. Short fuse. (Easily angered.) <br />
Lively, passionate, and sharp wit. <br />
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Outgoing. Lose interest quickly - easily bored. Egotistical. Courageous and assertive. Tends to be physical and athletic.=2 016 years of good luck if you forward.<br />
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TAURUS - The Enduring One (April 20 - May 20) Charming but aggressive. Can come off as boring, but they are not. <br />
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Hard workers. Warm-hearted. Strong, has endurance. Solid beings that are stable and secure in their ways. Not looking for shortcuts. Take pride in their beauty. Patient and reliable. <br />
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Make great friends and give good advice. Loving and kind. Loves hard - passionate. Express themselves emotionally. Prone to few raucous temper-tantrums. Determined. Indulge themselves often. Very generous. 12 years of good Luck if you forward  <br />
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GEMINI - The Chatterbox (May 21 - June 20) Smart and witty. Outgoing, very chatty. Lively, energetic. Adaptable but needs to express themselves. <br />
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Argumentative and outspoken. Like change. Versatile. Busy, sometimes nervous and tense. Gossips. May seem superficial or inconsistent. Beautiful physically and mentally. 5 years of bad luck if you do not forward. <br />
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CANCER - The Protector (June 21 - July 22)<br />
Moody, emotional. May be shy. Very loving and caring. Pretty/handsome. <br />
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Excellent partners for life. <br />
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Protective. Inventive and imaginative. <br />
Cautious. Touchy-feely kind of person. <br />
Needs love from others. Easily hurt, but sympathetic. 16 years of bad luck if you do not forward. <br />
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LEO - The Boss (July 23 - August 22)<br />
Very organized. Need order in their lives - like being in control. Like boundaries. Tend to take over everything. Bossy. Like to help Others. Social and outgoing. Extroverted. Generous, warm-hearted. Sensitive. Creative energy. Full of themselves. Loving. Doing the right thing is important to Leos. Attractive. 13 years of bad luck if you do not forward.  <br />
VIRGO - The Perfectionist (August 23 - Sept 22)<br />
Dominant In relationships. Conservative. Always wants the last word. Argumentative. Worries. Very smart. Dislikes noise and chaos. Eager. Hardworking. Loyal. Beautiful. Easy to talk to.Hard to please. Harsh. Practical and very fussy. Often shy. Pessimistic. 7 years of bad luck if you do not forward<br />
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LIBRA - The Harmonizer (Sept 23 - Oct 22)<br />
Nice to everyone they meet. Can't make up their mind. Have own unique appeal. Creative, energetic, and very social. Hates to be alone. Peaceful, generous. Very loving and beautiful. Flirtatious. Give in too easily. Procrastinators. Very gullible. 9 years of bad luck if you do not forward.<br />
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SCORPIO - The Intense One (Oct 23 - Nov 21)<br />
Very energetic. Intelligent. Can be jealous and/or possessive. Hardworking. Great kisser. Can become obsessive or secretive. Holds grudges. Attractive. Determined. Loves being in long Relationships. Talkative. Romantic. Can be self-centered at times. Passionate and Emotional. 4 years of bad luck if you do not forward.<br />
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SAGITTARIUS - The Happy-Go-Lucky One (Nov 22 - DEC 21)<br />
Good-natured optimist. Doesn't want to grow up (Peter Pan Syndrome). Indulges self. Boastful. Likes luxuries and gambling. Social and outgoing. Doesn't like responsibilities. Often fantasizes. Impatient. Fun to be around. Having lots of friends. Flirtatious. Doesn't like rules. Sometimes hypocritical. Dislikes being confined - tight spaces or even tight clothes. Doesn't like being doubted. Beautiful inside and out. 14 years of bad luck if you do not forward.<br />
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&quot;65&quot;;&quot;136&quot;;&quot;I should mention we recently found out that late comedian BERNIE MAC Had Sarcoidosis too, a possile contributing factor to his death from Pneumonia, as the Sarc does affect the lungs. The concern level is up, the research is on, the mood is shaken but not stirred lol.
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&quot;65&quot;;&quot;137&quot;;&quot;I seriously thank Bernie Mac for in a way bringing this to light, I'm just so damn tired of being told this is just an allergy or a disease for hypochondriacs. <font color="#0000FF">The Bernie Mac Foundation
 
The Bernie Mac Foundation is dedicated to building a worldwide community of healthcare professionals, patients and concerned care givers working together to promote scientific research and education for our future. 
We are dedicated to a more thorough understanding of Sarcoidosis the disease, its impact on patients&rsquo; lives and current opinion regarding treatment. This international community of thought leaders, healthcare providers (researchers and clinicians) and patients will raise funds to support research and create education-based opportunities for patients and their families.
Started in 2007 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the Foundation is chaired by Rhonda R. McCullough with Je&rsquo;Niece N. Childress, Director and led by Patricia S. Mikes, M.D. Executive Medical Director and Ms. Jaye A. Mikes as Executive Director.
WHAT IS SARCOIDOSIS?
Following exposure to some still unidentified trigger(s), a patient&rsquo;s immune system is “turned on” in a way that creates a particular pattern of inflammation. The inflammation can affect any organ in the body, but the lungs and skin are the most common. If the inflammation is allowed to continue, the end result will be scarring of the tissue. The goal of treatment is to interrupt the inflammation so that a damaging scar does not form. Scar formation is more important in certain organs â€" such as the lungs, eyes, heart and brain/brain coverings/nerves â€" disease involving these organs would be treated with anti-inflammatory medications. Joint and muscle discomfort would also be addressed with anti-inflammatory medications. Skin involvement is more unsightly than dangerous but also can be treated; many times very effectively, by injecting medication directly into the skin lesion. 
Sarcoidosis is a disease which, despite many years of research, still has no known specific cause. Sarcoidosis is not a cancer and is not a contagious disease. In some cases it seems to run in families. Medical textbooks twenty years ago listed the disease as being primarily one of African American women and patients of Scandinavian descent. We now know that, although Sarcoid seems to be more prevalent in these populations, and there may be a genetic predisposition in these populations, the disease is by no means limited to these groups. More and more Caucasian men and women (of eastern European and Scandinavian descent), Puerto Rican patients, and African American men are being diagnosed with the disease. </font> Incidentally I do happen to be a 4th Finnish, and alot of other races, I'm enough generations of American to be a mutt lol. Next suggested procedures are going to be the expensive kind. The AMA says many are not wealthy enough to be healthy, so is the idea of socialized medicine really that bad? It may cut into golf course memberships, but when I see doctors out in sunlight that the sarcoid cells would kill or ill their host over there what I'd feel just might be resentment. :|
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<font color="#808080">I am the Lord of Death and Darkness, </font><font color="#008000">or at Least i Play one on our Lotgd, </font><font color="#FF0000">power over Life and Death is Mine to control.</font><font size="6">I am still alive ironically, though I wonder where</font> Zagreo went off to. Is he one of those mysterious guests hovering on the periphery. I seee yoou! Through the veil between membership and browsing lies potential, blocked by hesitancy, fear of commitment, entanglement, or just plain old technical issues and registry problems. Tell us where you're at? Casual reader? FlyByEyeSpy? Unresolved registry concern? Or fellow whacked out TypeCastle door greeter? And hey Zagreo! What's up with no Gems Duder?! I thought we were cooler than that. {slaps some lost souls around in frustration just to hear them wail louder} Sing you 13!+(#3s!, SiNg!
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&quot;234&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;IN his best LoLcAt-ese: <font size="9">"Aim usn diz az teh hoempaeg nao, whar R teh brownee pointz?"</font>
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&quot;149&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;Bats turds! They've now got it so you can shut off the singing dancing talking stuffed moving figuring stuff! All you gotta do is press ON again to shut em off! Is that something recent they put in to ruin it for annoying jerks like me? Or am I once again just a few decades slow on the pick up.., Bah humbug! On to plans Q, R & S! There is never a shortage of mischiefs.
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&quot;64&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;There're also numerous resources online about Celtic Astrology, unfortunately they don't often seem to agree. And Wikipedia had NOTHING! In one type I'm born under the sign of White Hound, in another I'm that hopping tuna mentioned above. It seems to all come down to it's an ancient system, so what we got are vague and guesses. If I ever find that book or something online where I found the White Hound reading for myself I'll postypost.,
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;84&quot;;&quot;There was no second part, looks like the tale ended with Hoot, it does seem incomplete though, a dangling plotline to swat at or two. Let's try a wrap up and put that infinitely cosmic pile of to rest.
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;85&quot;;&quot;"Got it? So you put 8 gold pieces if you want your recipient to live forever, 13 for bad luck and eventual ill fate or death, and 9 pieces for CATs Luck, which can be either both or noth... nor.. Neither!" The short warriors at the Newplayer table nodded, some even paying attention! Just then Zanden came into the Byrendell Pub, even spelling Byrendell correctly! "Alright CatManDo, you've gotten your new assignment. In your last and final service to me, you're to do this, your reward is comfy retirement!" BarnCatstarted a bit at the sound of that, but solemnly once again surveyed his surroundings in the same cold grey appraisal. Shade seemed a bloodsoaked rubbish strewn moonscape layered in insane dramas and interwoven tighly meshed multilayered treachery. He'd attained level 18, in Earth chronology that was when younger warriors graduated high school, and so it seemed a good time to go out into the larger world. Metaphorm had come to an agreement with Zanden, who knew better than anyone else where things were headed, and both felt BarnCat was wasted on a small unworthy endeavor where Shade was concerned. Zanden led him to a small corner table where sat The Metaphorm, Lord Meta, a being of such unimaginable power as to make Grimm and Chaos seem simply opposed color coded mana flickers. Only Lord Zanden bore any resemblance to and power equal to this Metaphorm whom BarnCat sat down, smiled and shook hands with. Well, shook Paw to shimmering multimatter gauntlet.., Metaphorm nodded, "Good, you're here and I presume ready to listen to reason, I have a job for you, I shall set you high upon my arsenal. You are to be one of the Chosen." BarnCat flicked an ear and twitched a whisker, "I've probably heard some of this before, but do tell me more."
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&quot;39&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;Nextel says I'm due for a phone upgrade as a one year anniversary customer and will receive this gift in exchange for signing on for 2 more years. I'm no longer on a cellphone with gaming primarily in mind but might jump back online if I can find a way outta the WAP pits. An iPhone or Blackberry to go to other websites, options, man cannot live on Shade alone. Nextel's been almost More expensive than Verizon but then I've been called more and for longer. {when did i get this popular, mostly shade people talkin shade stuff, yawn lol dead game, abandon it or be at peace} I'd almost consider getting back into a Cameraphone but a good portable browser is a plus. The internet's a big place, why pay to play on just .00000000000000000001% of the big picture. I wanna take this place and Logd to work with me lol.
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&quot;234&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<font size="4">There are none,</font> lol I only let you live, be thankful. Shasharulz, AriesPhoenix/MonotarRach's old friend, has sent me repeated invites to this Multiply - Secure, Family-Friendly Media Sharing <a href="http://multiply.com">http://multiply.com</a>/ I'm all for family friendly, MySpace burnt me out on cyber-invites and facebook never loaded. I'm going to guess Rach has forgiven or forgotten or Shasharulz is her own person, I don't know. It sounds like a fun site though, and on the plus side it loads, even on this decrepit system. I'll give it a brief lookover and report my findings.
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&quot;78&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;Corrections: My Saggit tends to be more vengeful at times lol. I'm not that dominating a person. In fact I often read more as a Saggitarius, probably because of my truenode placement. What's plural for Saggitarius? Saggitari? ii? iii? Well we got them on the way now and it behooves me to say not neigh but that tis so.
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&quot;137&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;"Don't be a fool stay in schoool, Lando's Cooool!" Can't believe I let this little gem slip past for so long, I gotta excavate me some archival reading! I remember that episode, Meg's dad Peter goes to her school disguised as a younger relative and immediately begins outcooling her. The jukebox scene was bloody funny lol.
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;87&quot;;&quot;From a Barn Cache, a kind of last look epilogue, commence missing me in Shade now lol. My Own This Web Space Page Thing!  
Once upon a time, in a World called SHADE..,
There was a BarnCat of a Different SHADE! {About Me} 
 {PLEASE NOTE!: This is a kind of MySpace type page done up for an RPGaming Character and not to be taken to represent any real life personage, opinions, disposition or actual real world personality. Now just read and have fun.} 
The Shade Board &gt; View Profile BarnCat: 
More than meets the eye. {Book by it's cover and all that.} 
{CAT}:*-ChAoTiC_aNiMaL_TrIbE!-* ChAoS Is In OuR nAtUrE! {Not necessarily dangerously wild, just leaves more elbow room for playing style, not a boxed in predictable routine that would carve ruts in my brain matter lol.} 
"I ain't happy, I'm feelin glad, I got sunshine in a bag. I'm useless, but not for long the future is comin' on..," {I might not look like much now but eventually things will improve?} 
CGShade Join Date: 04-24-2004 
BarnCat 
Home Page: <a href="Http://Community.WebTV.Net/BarnCat73/">Http://Community.WebTV.Net/BarnCat73/</a> 
Date of Birth: 
November 15, 1973 
Age: 33 {35 now, how time flies}
Biography: 
I am the one, Slipping through the trees, strangling the breeze, I am the sky, nowhere as you bleed. I am the cat, feast upon the rat, dying as I purr, dig into the skin, Knuckle crack the bone, 21 to win, Devil on your back, I can never die. {Rob Zombie and these's just some vaguely meaningful lyrics that spice up my Shade character. Kinda an "I'm Here so there deal with it" manifesto.} 
Location: 
Wherever I may roam, where I lay my head is home. {Metallica can land on it's feet about anywhere, in Shade I can Log Out anywhere, and I take my time anywhere, I'm free to speak my mind anywhere. Hate being told what to say and how to say it!} 
Interests: 
I cannot take this anymore I'm saying everything I've said before All these words they make no sense I find bliss in ignorance Less I hear the less you'll say But you'll find that out anyway Just like before... {Linkin Park helps say Basically it's mind over matter, if I don't mind, you don't matter. Ignore me, I ignore you.} 
Occupation: 
Spinning complacently in the darkness, False security has lulled the madness of this world into a slumber Wake Up! An eye is upon you,Seeing all that you are and everything that you can never be. {Powerman 5000 lol so I'm a security guard, but a cynic, jaded and not a people person at all times. Skeptical and sarcastic, but generally well intentioned? And a winning sense of morbid insane humor!} 
Jest in case! 
 The Shade Board &gt; View Profile: CatDrgN 
Shade Board Member {Formerly: Shade Jester, but that's probably a whole other story there.} 
ChAoTiC aNiMaL TrIbE! <a href="http://www.sloganizer.net/en/style1,-rkl-CAT-rkr-.png">http://www.sloganizer.net/en/style1,-rkl-CAT-rkr-.png</a> {Stuck for a feeling, the slogans keep reeling, mottos I'm stealing lol.} "If I wanted your opinion, I'd give it to you." {Sorry, but hey.} <a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ars/RedCat.gif">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ars/RedCat.gif</a> "Chaos is in our Nature!" {In a forum of elegant intricate complicated signatures my evil cat stick person is just fine by me lol.} 
"Do not meddle in the affairs of {CAT}s for you are small and squeeky and colorful and smell like fish and or chicken." {If it sounds familiar it was originally about Wizards, then Dragons.} 
CaTdRgN, the unknown quantity, the xfactor, the silent watcher, for now. {I know, I'm saying bullߪþ myself lol big deal oooh I'm so scared.} 
Join Date: 09-13-2004 
CatDrgN 
Biography: 
There are some qualities--some incorporate things, That have a double life, which thus is made, A Type of that Twin Entity which springs From Matter and Light, evenced in Solid and Shade. {EdgarAllanPoe, "Silence"} 
Location: 
"If there's anything more important than my ego around, I want it caught and shot now." ~ Zaphod B. {Doesn't matter where I am the world revolves around me.} 
Interests: 
RPG stuff, VideoGames, Strategies Mysteries Philosophies and Comedies, Scifi Fantasy Horror, PeopleWatching, Internet, other than that I just exist exactly to annoy you, How am I Driving you nuts? 1-800-2Dam-Bad. :P {The last few lines know who they're for. If that annoyed you hee haa cool lol.} 
Occupation: 
"Evil is a point of view. God kills indiscriminately and so shall we. For no creatures under God are as we are, none so like him as ourselves." Security Guard goofing off in Shade as Shade Jester and {CAT} quoting Anne Rice on a ShadeBoard! {Mainly there must be balance, good and evil exist no matter how good or evil you are, it's the nature of the beast.} 
Abilities: 
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Accident, Adaptive Coloration, Alienation, Cold Aura, Compulsion, Concealment, Confusion, Corrosive Emission, Dark Gift, Darkness, Dream Spy & Manipulation, Empathy, Enhanced Physical Attributes - Reactions - Senses, Essence Drain, Guard, Fire / Ice Projection, Golden Spectrum Healing, Identify, Illusion, Immunity To Cold & most Pathogens, Influence, Magical Guard, Manifestation {Astral}, Mana Detection, Mana Gift and Potion Creation, Mimicry, Petrifying Gaze, Search, Silence, Sonic Projection, Allergy / Vulnerability to Sun. 
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;88&quot;;&quot;Cat - In - A - Box! 
 {They thought I died? I probably did! But yeek!, I come outta messaging and I'm in or under my own deadpile? I wasn't eaten at all either! Why didn't someone come get me and put me in their backpack? I told em all but they must not have believed me lol must be my rep, well here's your proof!} *Mayhaps they wouldst liketh to boxeth mine bot?* {Shakespeare will get me fur that.} 
BarnCat
is a Robot that is fitted with Compactor Plates, a Chainsaw and Twin Airbags, is covered with Flammable Fabric, has Three Metal Wheels, and runs on Kitchen Scraps.
Force: 5 Handling: 6 Weaponry: 4
To see if your Battle Robot can
defeat BarnCat, enter your name and choose an attack:
A Tree'd Cat! 
 {This is that formation of trees I obsess on here and there on CGShade. Knew I had to get a screenshot of it so I climbed up this tree, or changed into a tree, or went invisible, you pick! It's been viewed with a dragoneyeshield at day, a stalkershield at night, but by undeads. They don't identify. This's far west of Slyythra, if you're curious.} *Like a freak on a leash, is me up a tree like a monkey.* {Don't you know you gotta shock the monkey?} 
BarnCat
is a
Burger-Eating Cowboy Monkey
...with a Battle Rating of 6.6
To see if your Food-Eating Battle Monkey can
defeat BarnCat, enter your name:
Cat As Doggie Health Food? 
 {This one takes me right to a Trik-ism I like: "Outside of a Dog, a Book is a man's best friend, Inside of a dog it's too Dark to Read!" These Displacer pups do NOT like BarnCats, they found me in poor taste, indigestible, hard to swallow and a real bellyache lol. Chaos Helm & NSDMail: Replacable, Exp: Regainable, Being wedged in this D-hound's throat Yodelling to make it Look Bad in front of it's Pack, MINDLESS!} *Now it is the Cat who'll BEE Eating YOU!* {Plasma bug cat LoL I'll dediCATe this to the vanishing honeybees.} 
BarnCat
is a Giant Bee that shoots Electricity from its Eyes, has Bulletproof Skin and a mean Left Hook, controls the Weather, and is Highly Flammable.
Strength: 2 Agility: 6 Intelligence: 7
To see if your Giant Battle Monster can
defeat BarnCat, enter your name and choose an attack:
Cat On a Hot 'Tor Roof. 
 {My Credentials, the gear is earned, I've been to the city, I've killed the Elder Dragons and DracoLiches, I've marked each chat as my territory there, hold your noses lol. Screenshot here is supposed to show right when I first arrived to 'Tor, savoring arrival I was just too cool to get into town right off, just chilled on the roof.} 
I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take BarnCat anymore!
The *-Night-* Bal'Tor met BaRnCaT! 
 {This pic explains itself. Wonder if they miss me down there yet? Not since The Devil Went Down to Georgia have worlds collided so badly lol. Byrendell's Chatcat raids the Town of the Elite Exclusive Torriors! Is he one of them now? Does he care? Only when he remembers it maybe could? Notice the blue highlight, that's all me right there lol.} *I'd have set up shop down there but I could not come up with a good <a href="http://thesurrealist.co.uk/slogan.cgi?word=BarnCat">http://thesurrealist.co.uk/slogan.cgi?word=BarnCat</a> for it.* {That and if you can, if you really can, and you probably can, you should commute there for yourself.}
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&quot;156&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;The {CAT} Felinosophy!: 
ChAoTic aNiMaL TrIbE!: 
Chaos 
is 
in 
our 
Nature! 
Has Starred in: 
{Nfa} / {Trk} / {PoA} / {EGO} / {CAT}
{There are some Qualities - - some Incorporate / Things, That have a Double / Life, which thus is made A type of that Twin / Entity which Springs from Matter and Light, evinced in Solid / and / Shade.} :yin ~Edgar Allan Poe, "Silence".
 
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Why Cats? Why ChAoTic aNiMaLs? The original vision is here: <a href="http://www.stanwinstoncreatures.com/realm_of_the_claw/comic/book1/">http://www.stanwinstoncreatures.com/realm_of_the_claw/comic/book1/</a> And you wondered why I :yin all over the place, but seriously lol, The {CAT} Inspiration?: 
={^(|).(|)^}= 
"Why Cats? Why ChAoTic aNiMaLs? Ask yourself, 
in the wilds of Shade, where the Noble are Treacherous, the Dangerous are Hungry, the Righteous are Deceitful, the Arrogant are Cowards and the only the Wild are Free. Better a true Darkness, than a false and flickering Light. We Serve Chaos by Being Chaos, Living Chaos, Expressing Chaos. And through it all, we do it Our Way. Nothing is Dictated to us, though we do listen and hear, we remain ChAoTically neutral. 
We're not a Clan so much as we are a species, an order, a breed, a title bestowed, or a TrIbE!" 
Shade: CHAOS RULES!   
The {CAT} Motto, {CAT} Creed & {CAT} Philosophy!: "In Shade, there are two types of warrior, predator and prey. Forgetting this can prove deadly. If it attacks like a monster, pursues like a monster, treat it like any other monster. 
Defend, retreat, bait, evade, hunt. Don't Gloat at it, don't Plead at it, don't Argue with it, do not play with your food. Be at peace like a Bog Wraith or be as unrelenting as a Stone Golem or be as strong as any Dragon or crafty as any Demon. But Carry yourself with reserve, dignity, respect. Respect the Respectable. 
Ignore the Ignorant. The rules are, there is no rules. Shade will know you by your actions and words, and will reward or punish you accordingly. 
Often it will be with no Honor or Fairness, You can Benefit or Burn by this ecosystem, it's all a balance. Death is only a temporary setback, Life is just one big game/hunt, to err is only human, but to Adapt to the Chaos we must be Animals." 
  
Welcome to the Wild Side! 
"All are Welcome, Some may even Stay, Many could Arrive, but Few should Return." 
{CAT}: *-/ChAoTiC/aNiMaL/tRiBe!/-* {Who we are is why we rock!} 
_________Locked!_________ 
When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us. --Alexander Graham Bell {Thanks for the Quote, Raiven, lol, that is so very true! Locked, big deal, but they'll never take away... FREEEEDOMMM!}
ChAoTic aNiMaL TrIbE!: Chaos is in our Nature! 
{CAT}: *-/ChAoTiC/aNiMaL/TrIbE!/-* 
BarnCat, CaTdRgN, BaRnOwL, ]C0BALT[ 
Reygar! 
Condok 
Yel0*Sn0, Yelosno, Yelosnow 
Eaglex, Eaglex1, Eaglex2 
GutScrap 
Felinara 
Pinkaaa, KiTnDrgN 
Formerly: Trik, KokoDrgN, Lone-1, Mimi, Chosen~1, who knows who else really? I ain't telling. 0nyx? BlkCat? Who knows. DestaFox? Purrobably, does it matter? 
DiDdLeR!, JackAzZ!, Str@yC@t, TOrnCaT, XXXTorn 
TankGurL 
crIsis. 
~(:0(|) that Homer guy! 
{CAT} Lynx, Friends, Fiends & Internet Finds! 
BarnCatDrgN, the original page, still up, and untouchable.  
ChatRobot BarnCatDrgN, artificially intelligent internet based talking ChatCat  
Shartak : CAT ChAoTiC aNiMaL ToTeMs CAT, {CAT}'s island retreat invasion strategy.  
THE KNIGHTS ERRANT - By Dark Shade Clans, enter if you dare.  
The Shade Board, if you realy must go there lol  
HOOT!
Guessed Book 
{Still under reconstruction}
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&quot;234&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;This's what I got so far: <font color="#0000FF">The fourth page, the fourth wall, but really now. 
Showing user profile for BarnCat 
{My user profile at <a href="http://Www.ItsYourTurn.Com">Www.ItsYourTurn.Com</a> says alot, that's 3 days of hard work into that profile.}
User ID: BarnCat
Name: BarnCat
City: Bellingham
State: Washington
Country: United States 
Joined site: 04/07/07
Biographical Information:
Charities: You can just donate to me, I am the needy.
Clubs / Affiliations: {CAT} of Shade, and so far otherwise I'm peerless, so no clubs, no affiliations.
Education: Intellectual flunkie, burnt out lab monkey, insane genius funky, introspection junkie, G.E.D. Grad, not doin' too bad, vocational job corps, community ed high scores, pretty well read big thoughts in my head, all logic is dead, I.Q. of bread.
Family / Pets: 2 Cats, and a Wife, and the wife is not housebroken lol. You create your own family, unrestricted by biological boundaries. 
Favorite Books: Frank Herbert, Anne Rice, Stephen King, Micheal Crichton, William Bill The Bard Shakespeare, Marvel, DC, Image, some others, Sasquatch Books, Roc Books, IDW Books, Serendipity no really still good stuff lol, Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Occult Researches, and sometimes the phone book.
Favorite Foods: Pizza, Pasta, Meat meat and more meat I'm a carnivore, 
Favorite Games: Chess, Connect 4, Battleship, and more.
Favorite Movies / TV shows: Mannn uh let's see..., late late late nite tv, Cartoon Network, MTV, Animal Planet, History Channel, Web TV, and if I want depression hopelessness and apathy I watch The News.
Favorite Places to Travel: Travel? That's a good one! But really I've been in Portland Beaverton Astoria Glide Peel Roseburg Eugene Oregon, Vancouver Mossyrock Battleground SilverCreek Bremerton PortOrchard PortAngeles Seattle Spokane Colville KettleFalls Orient Washington, Idaho, Montana, British Columbia, Germany. Just nowhere lately.
Favorite Quotes: ChAoTiC aNiMaL TrIbE! Chaos is in our Nature! Dare to venture into The Chaoticombs? "If I wanted your opinion, I'd give it to you." "Chaos is in our Nature!" {CAT}s is Watchin'! "Do not meddle in the affairs of {CAT}s for you are small and squeeky and colorful and smell like fish and or chicken." {CatDrgN} There are some qualities--some incorporate things, That have a double life, which thus is made, A Type of that Twin Entity which springs From Matter and Light, evenced in Solid and Shade. {EdgarAllanPoe, "Silence"} "If there's anything more important than my ego around, I want it caught and shot now." ~ {Zaphod B.} Other than that, I just exist exactly to annoy you, How am I Driving you nuts? 1-800-2Dam-Bad. :P {BarnCat} "Evil is a point of view. God kills indiscriminately and so shall we. For no creatures under God are as we are, none so like him as ourselves." The Vampire Lestat / Anne Rice. 
Game-playing History: Boardgames, Videogames, RPGames, Wargames, Sportgames, FishingHuntingOutdoorgames, Gamblegames, Bingogames, Mindgames. 
Gender: In Chess terms, I'm a Bishop!
Goals in Life: To attain successful perpetual happiness and fulfillment? To find myself even more acceptable than others do. To keep upgrading myself as many times as each lifetime will allow. To turn a few heads, perk a few ears, change a few minds, ignite a few souls, and wake the world up.
Hobbies: Models, Miniatures, Hiking, Biking, being a mountain viking, whatever's to my liking, volleyball spiking, cigars, wines, nicotine, alcohol, caffeine and cholestrol, reading for researching or relaxing, interwebbing, filling out online profiles.
Musical Interests: Percussion, HardSoftClassic Rock, Flute, HeavyThrashDeath Metal, Synthesizer, OldNewSchoolHouseHood Rap, Harmonica, 60's70's80's90's00's Stuff, Karaoke, NewAgeMetaphysicalDrummingChantsMeditation Tunes, Beatbox, An irony that which I can perform isn't what I like Listening to! 
Occupation: Entry Level Income Hell.
Personal Statement: There's not much keeping me nice to humans except for my persisting belief in honor and common decency and the comfortable habit of keeping a low profile. But in games, if it's allowed and I don't like you I will do my level best to level up and level you. If I do like you, we'll just game this play then.
Personal Web Page: Http://Community.WebTv.Net/BarnCat73/
Religion: Free-thinking, multi-non-denominational, di-agnostic with an open mind and a firm stance. I adopt stray gods, see one I like, adopt it. Same with philosophies, each must find their own path, it cannot be dictated to them. 
Sports: I can stand to watch, and have been known to do: Soccer, Baseball, Wrestling, and observing sports fans acting like much else than that makes a big difference lol.
Hah! I kill me! 
 I sometimes really do! 
Been there, Seen that, Bought the T-shirt. 
 
No that wasn't me, c'mon now lol, but this is about what beating your head against a wall looks like. 
Checking out so soon? 
 
Very well, thanks for the visit. 
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;34&quot;;&quot;From a PublicView Webpage I don't feel represents me as well anymore but has some clever wordings and postings so I'm copying it to here and discarding the original page lol I got an image to consider!: <font color="#808080">~BarnCat's Foul Radio Emissions~  
Your HeadsUp on all BarnCat Radio News Updates.
And in my infinite nothing, I ever Prowlogue! 
 
 I've waited and wanted for a job in radio for about two decades now, and circled the site of the North Cascade Radio Group for a year or more lol. At 
Times I really felt like some kind of celebrity stalker, due to my persistent reaches compensating for their distant vague busy nature. The job counselors aren't kidding when they told me I'd have to be determined to get anywhere in that biz. Short of camping out on their roof lol jk. I'd been focussed on KGMI 790 am NewsTalkRadio, off and on, up and down, in and out and all around. It's befuddling lol. But the real chance to step up and flex up on the microphone setup came when I luckily landed the opportunity to fill in for a guest DJ cancellation! Rock with me awhile.., 
The Open Mic Friday KISM 92.9 FM 4/27/07 Broadcast / Recording Playlist!: 
{false start on the 90min indirect recording} ~KISM {Freaked me out, heard Tavis Buchan announcing Bob Carter and then a few minutes of normal KISM went by w/o my abnormal presence, boy was I freaking.} 
Another Brick In The Wall ~ Pink Floyd {To the school system, to my G.E.D. to my current career and staying in school lol.} 
BarnCat announcing about Brick In The Wall, and upcoming tunes ~ BarnCat {Probably the best of it right here.} 
Highway To Hell ~ AC/DC {To Stone Cold and The Undertaker and my Undead & Lich Shadegame pals.} 
Dust In The Wind ~ Kansas {I had no idea about the Kansas Tornadoes at this time, I swear.} 
Werewolves Of London ~ Warren Zeevon {sp?} {To Psionikman and the English MSNers.} 
Intro to / A little about Who I Am ~ BarnCat {As if anyone cares lol.} 
Commercials ~ KISM {I kept commercials in and on to keep authenticity.} 
Workin' On The Night Moves ~ Bob Seger {For Shadegame Updates, remember those?} 
Bohemian Rhapsody ~ Queen {Uh I announced this one forgetting it didn't make the final cut, it's the thought that counts right?} 
Don't Fear The Reaper ~ Blue Oyster Cult {Don't feel the lepers, but an old fave.} 
Brief Guest DJ Promo ~ KISM {That's me that's me.} 
Golden Years ~ David Bowie {I liked this song back when I thought he was saying Cold In Here, cold and dark is nice, he got none of my pity lol.} 
BarnCat spinning discs, announcing previous and upcomings ~ BarnCat {Heck yeah.} 
Commercials ~ KISM {Mmm-hmm.} 
Guest DJ Promo ~ KISM {That is me.} 
You Can Go Your Own Way ~ Fleetwood Mac {Stevie Nicks, if only I was a few decades older lol.} 
Rhiannon ~ Fleetwood Mac {A Welsh Horse Goddess.} 
BarnCat announcing more radio music stuff ~ BarnCat {Man, I'm good.} 
Commercials ~ KISM {Uh yep.} 
Cu{h-erh hate that spelling} Come On Feel Tha Noize ~ {NOT MOTLEY CRUE!} Quiet Riot {I fobbed, I announced it as Motley Crue, but ah well.} 
Take Me Home Tonight ~ Boston? {Trivia prize involved in telling me what for on this one.} 
BarnCat Concludes the Show, Commercials out and KISM Adds in Contest Details. {It all went by way too fast, I must do more, I must have more fun on radio!} 
Read The Finer Pawprint 
KISM 92.9fm does not having streaming audio or whatever it is that allows you interstational folks to listen to radio online. I didn't do this for profit or money, I did it to help out, and to practice, and maybe get myself known a little. {With me lazing about the station every other week, someone's bound to slightly notice lol} The show's estimated time is 60 minutes, what I have so far is the indirect copy. {am/fm clock radio to handheld tape recorder, not for rave reviews that one} But I do have a slightly shorter copy 90 min roughER draft and expect to maybe have a CD Copy from the station itself. TBA, etc. I'm not made of money or time for interstate shipping and handling and I cannot legally nor will not demand any, so I'm gonna limit the copies to very select bunch who I feel would get the most enjoyment outta them, having known me for longer or better. Hate ta play faves, but alot of my weekday life is spent waking up or winding down, and weekends thus are sacred. Keep in mind this is a onetime, first shot, improv, rough draft DJ'ing on my part so you might not be missing out on much anyway. Hence why you'd have to know me and really really wanna hear this or I'd be mailing ya a complete utter boring timewasting square of audio garbage, not that I'm ruling that out lol. Jk! Only other idea I have is a conference call rebroadcast replay, not for profit or promotional purposes,   
Stations on my Dial!: 
KISM 92.9 Fm, Classic Rock!  
KGMI 790 Am, News Talk Radio! {There's a few familiar names haunting their blogs LoL BeWaRe!}  
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;35&quot;;&quot;<font color="#808080">So, what's up next?!
Next time? IF there IS a next time? Any requests? Gimme a what and who from and a why, just for fun. 
Example: Lunatic Fringe from that one Pink guy, requested by BarnCat: "Because I know that you're out there?" 
Lucky Recipients 
 
 
5/16/07: Dropped a couple of dead mice at some feet recently lol jk no the First Two Copies of the 60 minute format Vol. 1 BarnCat KISM Classic Rock Guest DJ Open Mic Fridays Tapes have been given. Two lucky co-workers Trisha and Scott now walk home with pure screeching talent blazing in their hot little paws. Mom and Aunt are definitely next, maybe I can slide one Joe Teehan's way too. Supplies are still limited, I'd prefer to ship COD if you intercity interstate folks still want one, but if you're a real real good friend {I wouldn't have to anyways jk} really very good friend I can go ahead and ship. Remind me to ask Benita if she wants one in exchange for that most excellent reference letter. Yes, I'm still trying, just giving it a rest, building up more momentum, and then choosing a direction. Finding a job at all is tricky, getting into this business period is like nothing at all you'll ever experience. 
Contact Me Info: 
 
 Thought of a great way to be contacted without compromising email security! 
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<a href="http://www.itsyourturn.com">http://www.itsyourturn.com</a> - It's Your Turn, Inc. 60 seconds a day is all it takes. Play online interactive chess, checkers, backgammon, reversi, Battleboats, Stack4, and variations with friends and family! 
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Ya like Chess? Click on 3 Cats Knight to begin battle communications... The simple link though here is this one: 
<a href="http://www.itsyourturn.com/iyt.dll?postcard_view?iid=177561O137856">http://www.itsyourturn.com/iyt.dll?postcard_view?iid=177561O137856</a> Thanks for playing at <a href="http://Www.ItsYourTurn.com">Www.ItsYourTurn.com</a>! 
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If you like Connect 4, 2 whom this connects 4, To view your card, please click the following link: <a href="http://www.itsyourturn.com/iyt.dll?postcard_view?iid=177607O480288">http://www.itsyourturn.com/iyt.dll?postcard_view?iid=177607O480288</a> Or just click on my Connect Four Paws and view this card! 
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YOU SUNK MY BATTLESHIP! Or you THINK you will. If you think you're fleet enough ta sink my fleet, click the link for your defeat: <a href="http://www.itsyourturn.com/iyt.dll?postcard_view?iid=177606O852176">http://www.itsyourturn.com/iyt.dll?postcard_view?iid=177606O852176</a> Or for something real neat, I can't be beat and this link makes it complete! 
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If you're an radio type person already hired at these stations I've emailed, chances are you already have my email. If you're a close friend from elsewhere, you got the email. If you're family and I can stand the sight of you lol you also have my email. If not, ask me and I might give it to ya. 
Hear to hope from you soon! 
BarnCat 
You don't have to jump through these hoops and I'm not in any way affiliated associated or officially connected to itsyourturn.com, it's just a fun way to go about it. 
Can't seem to find a guestbook that doesn't eventually just miserably mess up. 
9Lives9Copies LImited Edition BarnCat Volume#1 Recipients: 
Trisha O. 
Scott C. 
Joe T. 
Dad L. 
Mom H., impending 
Aunt S. and Uncle P., imminent 
Steve K., don't let me forget your copy lol. 
And just a few more to 
give out then that's it. 
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;36&quot;;&quot;Another Last look at the webpage that I'm paranoidly deleting to preserve my delusion of maintaining a professional image lol: <font color="#808080">It's coming along, it's going on, it's just... patience-demanding. 
 
 Lately, I've been looking into an At Home Radiohost gig, I'd tell you more but I don't want competition for the job lol. I'll tell ya more probably later after I have secured My show for Myself for Me! Might not be much pay, but it's practice and exposure. 
Radio Advice and Insights from I aint tellin', lol. 
 
 If you are an expert at practically anything that would be of interest to a good number of our listeners, and would like to share your expertise, we would be open to talking with you. {This from an ad I read recently, but gives some good advice or perspective into what makes for a radio show and on air personality.} 
However, if you have experience in public speaking, and feel comfortable addressing groups, that would be a real plus. {I could probably be way too comfortable speaking in public and at the same time not very at all. Oh no I've said too much, I haven't said enough?} 
What is most important is that you have an engaging personality, {Hoohah!} a strong, pleasant voice {Hahrrrmmm, yezzz.}, and come across as someone who is passionate about what you are speaking about {Down With The Immoral DoubleStandarded Theocracy! Brocolli Too!}. 
Furthermore, a good sense of humor, along with not taking yourself too seriously, are qualities that would greatly enhance your chances of gaining a wide audience, and, thus, becoming a successful radio personality. {If I take myself ANYWHERE, it's rarely Seriously, in fact I think I'm banished from Seriously.} 
What we wish to see in the new shows is growth in our hosts's experience, and in our listeners' interest, and loyalty to the new hosts, and the new shows. {The ever present ever pressing bottom line is a cold dry papery green in hue.} 
There are different reasons why an individual might like to have their own radio show. Most anyone would like to be on the air just for the fun of it; simply as an ego booster. {I see nothing wrong with this.} 
Other reasons would include gaining exposure for services, or products, which might be central to their businesses, or some might find this an opportunity to use radio as a far reaching vehicle, giving them a chance to be heard on something they feel extremely passionate about. {Oh not just me, this'd be a forum for many people to be heard and understood.} 
Potential hosts motives may be many, but for us, gaining a significant number of regular listeners is our bottom line. If you feel you have what it takes to host a successful radio show, then you are full of confidence, and deadly serious about this opportunity. {Gulp!} 
You have complete freedom of content for your show, you can have guests, you can have listeners call in for advice, or to make comments, you can have half a show be a lively monologue, then, the other half could include interviewing a guest, or guests, you could do a whole show with nothing but call ins. {So, basically just like a real radio show!} 
Remember, it is your show; you are in total control of it, so make the most of this opportunity to show that you have "the right stuff" that will best catch our attention. {Each radio station is different in what they'll allow, but all of them know the 7 deadly words you cannot say on Radio, lmao!} 
There are other considerations, such as the sound of your voice, your level of confidence, and personality, amongst other factors. {For me personally you HAVE to sound Right, no whining, no overcheeriness, no buzzing, clear your throat and nose, speak directly to from and about, I hold myself to tricky standards but if I don't like my own sound I don't think anyone else would.} 
Just so long as you have access to any landline phone in the world, you can do your show, with guests, and call ins. {Or both?} 
Good Luck... {You too lol.} 
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{Now this is just from one job I'm going for, it asked for a series of show outlines and what each would cover. I sent them a potpouri of everything from Politics to Health & Travel to Paranormal. My deal is this, if I don't know enough about a show topic, wouldn't it be something to learn along with the audience, making it a level playing field, relatively, bringing active audience participation to frenzied attention levels and listener enthusiasm?} 
Sample Outline, what I'd like to air, what you'd like to hear?: 
Republicans, Democrats, Liberals, Conservatives, Green, Constitution Party and so on. What are the definitions of each? What party do you Really belong to? Being Absolutely Clear about Which SIDE you play for, or for you politicians, play To! This and more, just too much to cover here, lol. 
Campfire Tales, Openline Call-ins for ANything you have encountered in the great outdoors that just sent chills all up and down your spine. 
Phenomenal Washington State! Ghosts, Sasquatch, Ufo activity and more, we live in a truly mysterious magical state, let's just revel in it on this show. 
AutoImmune Disorders, the invisible debilitator or inhibitor. Tired of being called a whiner for having one of these unevident inapparent chronic afflictions? So am I. Solutions, Support, humor, Anecdotes until they find the antidote. 
World Travel Audio SlideShow, I'll have clips of the sounds of a bustling German tourist trap. Cobblestone, horse buggies, a happy relaxed and crowded crowd here, the fun of other places that America may have lost, or ever had. 
Which branch of Christianity is the Real One? There's too many versions out there and we want to get it right but we're inundated with choices where there should just be one, or is it the thought that counts? 
Entertainment Outlet! You'll be Plugged Into the latest and greatest of Music & Movies, Books and TV. 
Household Chaos Theory, how do we lose so much control of our surroundings to Clutter? The Sock Effect. How to crawl back out of it to restore order. Hard decisions ahead, Letting Go of the material mass safety blanket so to speak. 
Specific NorthWest, yep, more about Washington State. Towntalk, where you at and how's the rain? Seeing the Sights for a price that won't gut your wallet out. 
And more, much more, I'm an ideas guy, sometimes even good ideas. But for me it helps to do a show on something I'm really into, I hear some hosts who must be forcefed their show topics or picked the wrong one and the show itself comes out sounding monotone and lifeless, and the dial is switched to something else. 
Co-Host? Cohort? Working with an old pro and the contest to determine who will. 
 
 Yep, you got it, your's unruly just entered himself in on a contest to cohost with KGMI's own Brett Bonner! You might be wondering how this BarnCat's gonna do with one of the pros in the biz, well so am me! I've entered, eyes wide shut, teeth gritted, headfirst and running, could be another brick wall, but I'd kick myself if I didn't give this kinda thing AnOtHeR try! 
And They Say!: {And I quote and comment} 
"Search is on for Brett's next co-host! After 11 years, Debbie Chavez is leaving the Brett and Debbie morning talk show on KGMI to focus on her afternoon talk show, and that means that Brett Bonner is in need of a new co-host. {Me me!} Maybe it should be you! {Yes me!} If you like to talk..{Talk, yes, much.}.if you have an opinion..{Yes, opinion, lots.}.if you're politically savvy..{Savvy, that's the tough one, I don't keep score much but am fired up about the game itself!}.and if you could handle jousting with Brett Bonner on a daily basis {Oh man, if we can keep it amiable sure lol.}, then you may be just the person KGMI is looking for. {There's only one way to find out!} For all the details on how to enter the competition to become Brett's new morning co-host, click here. {A little help here? That Click Here is probably in a file format incompatible with this rickety webtv.} All contestants must send in essays by July 8th.  Finalists will be given a chance to audition on-air with Brett, and the new co-host will be chosen September 17th, based on a combination of listener input and Brett and Debbie's scoring.  Good luck!" 
So I'm not getting out of entry level muck all that quickly, but it is as ever an option, or possibility. And you don't turn up your nose or shy away from opportunity. If you're hungry, ya gotta hunt it like ya want it, lol. 
Schedule & Checklist for Co-Hosting Contest!: 
The Position is 1.5 hrs, 7:30am to 9:00am, part-time, weekdays. 
200 word essay to be emailed before 5pm, July 8 2007. 
There'll be 20 Finalists on July 17th who'll be interviewed on July 23-25. 
The final 20 will be trimmed to 10 Finalists who get called and scheduled for a 1 hour live audition with Brett, Between July 30 - August 10. 
Following each show Listeners vote online, scale 1 - 10. Brett & Debbie will also be scoring. 40% Listeners input, 30% Debbie, 30% Brett. 
Afternoon of Final Audtion, Aug. 10, Top 5 Finalists will do 2 live appearances over a 2 week period, Aug. 13 - 24. 
Again Listener input is considered on another online poll, Aug. 24th. And then there were 2, finalists that is. 
These final 2 will be live 4 days in a row, either September 4-7 ot Sept. 10-13. These final 2 will again be voted on. 
FINAL WINNER?! To be announced Sept. 14th on the Brett & Debbie Show. This deserving lucky winner begins his workshift, as a Co-Host for Brett Bonner, on September 17th! 
Bit by bit I'll track my own progress here as much as I can tell or am allowed to tell. 'll be damn amazed if I make it all the way through. This is like American Idol! :P 
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;37&quot;;&quot;The last final last look at the content of that overly loaded webpage.: <font color="#808080">My Essay, almost a mission statement, a declaration. 
Anagram Quote by Vonnegut:
"Just because some of us can read and write and do a little math, that doesn't mean we deserve to conquer the universe." =
"A masquerade can cover a sense of what is real to deceive us; to be unjaded and not lost, we must, then, determine truth." 
What I didn't cover in the previous essay because I had to wait til I got Library time to view a pdf file so I see now I left some things out. Now we're getting serious, the nitty gritty. Hope it's okay to be different heh. 
Why I think I should?be a Co-Host for Brett? 
Honestly I barely know the guy, but what I have heard I mostly like. Sure there are some differences, but I'd think that'd be better than some sycophant agreeing with everything and becoming a yes man clone of the older more experienced host. Keeping it amiable of course, but maintaining your stance with an open mind is more realistic. I think I could learn alot from Brett, and maybe just maybe he could get a different perspective on things from me. Not egotism, it's just how things sometimes happen.
I'm political, in fact I've never paid more attention to politics ever before than since 2000. Lives are depending on this, freedoms, liberties, and the creator given right to live your life the way you are entitled to in a free country begin to look like they're being approached and scrutinized for changes they can undergo for the sake of national security, religious conformity and other offbalance control issues. 
I would like to hear why people are why they are, their party, their vote. I want to clear things up about the parties and make it clear I am trying to understand, but I am not evil for voting the way I do, believing as I do. What am I? Guess you could call it Liberal Democrat Conservative? People gotta live their lives the way they have rights to, those rights must be preserved, but then again, within reason, problem is who determines the reason? 
Talents, and abilities I think the resume' covers, but unique insights. This one gets good. I don't think I'm represented on KGMI, my kind of person, so I say a man who represents himself has a fool for a... DJ? So I'm trying for that DJ to represent me and people like me, more numerous than many are comfortable acknowledging. Life is not all roses and butterflies. Yet at the same time there is hope and the hope that needs no external validation or alibi, it comes from within. It's not always easily accessible but it's there. I didn't grow up very high up in class so to speak. I'm not officially papered well educated but I am intelligent regardless, and no less of a human than my counterparts in quality suits and luxury sedans. 
That is if they're human still heh.
My main concern and honestly is how I would fit into the overall scheme of things in the KGMI Offices & Studio. I like trying to get along with people but where there is friction and resistance there it'll be. I'm not model material, being a bit hairy, husky, hirsute and humble. Little joke here but if it weren't for Joe and Brett and Tracy and maybe a few others, I'd be intimidated about trying for a job amongst the perfect people. Not that they're ugly, but they strike me as more Real, the people you see Outside the clothing catalogs and the highrise buildings. 
Coming with me to the studio I can see a quirky bizarre sense of humor the overly regular type of person just doesn't get. A determination to learn, a high standard of performance and expectations for myself I set higher than most would for me. A decent voice/s, I do voices, but I can be asked to mellow that out heh. A natural leaning towards entertainment, a charisma towards networking and creating solutions and ideas, and finally to keep a long essay short I want the chance to become better than just an entry level space filler who'll toil in obscurity enabling those I may resent or envy or admire to go about their lives stressfree, fulfilled, secure and happy about where they are in life. I'd like to be one of them, it's time I started thinking career oriented and for a career it's good to do what you would like doing. I can't see why that can't be. But then?
Ultimately it'll be up to the Listeners, as well it should be, they are the buyers of the products and services advertised on the air. They are the opinions being expressed, the listeners to other points of view, the voices on the phone, and the listeners of KGMI. Who listen because they like to, to the shows they like, to the On-Air Personalities they like, and this contest like American Idol is perfect for trying to get them just that kind of person, whether that's me or not. I'm at least going to give this a try and I thank KGMI for the chance to do that.
{Edit, as of 6/18/07 I've had to drop out, citing being a bit forced or derailed by timing and scheduling issues beyond my control, but within others', No Matter their excuse. Can't Fly with the Eagles when Surrounded by Turkeys. The 7:30am Start time would just be way too messed with by all the recent hoolah to allow for me to try for this. It's a narrow enough time window to go home change and drive up there as it is, without being subject to others'. ...twitch... I'm still on the lookout for opportunities, I cannot be stopped, maybe delayed, but I WILL HAVE A RADIO JOB!}
Keeping Tracks 
KGMI Blogs, Blog.
6/19/2007 | So you wanna be a talk show host... {I'd have loved to give it a go.}
By Brett Bonner {An old pro in the biz, and Newsguy and Morning Talkshow Host.}
Debbie is leaving the 8-9 a.m. talk show and we are looking for a replacement (she's going to focus on her afternoon 3-5 talk show).  What are we looking for in a co-host of the new "Brett & _________ Show"? {Always thought Brett and BarnCat would be one odd pairing guaranteed to get that wtf reaction lol.} 
 
While you the listener will have a vote, and Debbie and The Bosses will have a say, I will too.  Speaking just for myself, here's my main set of criteria. {Lean in listen in.}
 
I don't care if you are conservative, liberal, Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Gay, Straight, Black, White, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, Male, Female, etc. etc. I just want the best overall person available for the job. (Yes, it is a paying, part-time job.) {Maybe alot Liberal, Green leanings, Straight, White, Male, overall, and a person, but available's the tough part.}
 
I believe all successful talk show hosts have several qualities in common: {Let's see if we got these..,}
 
1.         You must be smart.  Not necessarily intellectual, but smart.  Maybe also an intellectual, but for sure smart. Common sense smart with the ability to think on your feet. To not just look at a subject superficially, but to also peel back multiple layers and make connections. Smart also means having a decent grasp of history.  Is Vietnam like the Iraq War? What did FDR think about government-run health care? {I can get kinda brainy, if fully awake. Veitiraqam's quite close. FDR came up with the Big Deal or something like that. But such concepts would have been considered Socialist back then right?}
2.         You must be able to talk intelligently about health care reform, the war, school choice, taxes, social services, the abortion debate, the gay rights debate, the debate about last night's debate, etc. {The Intelligence / Opinion distinction pops out here, subjective and perspective etc.}
3.         You must also be able to talk (or at least know about) Paris, Harry Potter, C.S.I., Dancing with the Idols, etc. You don't have to care about Paris, just know about Paris. {Never been to Paris, though have been to a Germany-France border town once. Oh, Hilton, well she should rot behind bars, good riddance, next.}
4.         You must have a strong set of core beliefs.  In something.  Anything. But then you must be willing to tell everyone what they are and defend them.  At the same time, you shouldn't be so narrow-minded that you aren't willing to change your belief in the face of overwhelming evidence and common sense (there's that phrase again). {That part's easy, I don't think I've changed a belief unless I fully understood it.}
5.         You must take the core beliefs from (4) and apply them to a discussion about (2) and (3). You should be able to take a definitive position on most issues.  Not that the position must be hard and fast.  But you should be able to articulate your opinion on diverse topics.  Most important point: not just what your opinion is but WHY. Why do you believe what you do? {Reasons, can be made up on the fly, but gotta be consistent, the public will catch you in a lie like a spider does a fly, what a tangled web we weave.}
6.         You must have a healthy ego, but at the same time not take yourself too seriously.  It is a very, very fine line. {It's possible to do and be both.} 
7.         You must have a sense of humor and be able to laugh at the absurd. {At times, what else can you do about the absurd.} 
8.         You must be willing to be criticized. Not just your ideas or opinions.  You.  It gets personal.  A lot of people take talk shows way more seriously than the hosts do. {This'll be the true test.}
 
 
That's about it.  In return, you get an opportunity to talk about issues that really impact the community. You help set the agenda and influence people.  Tens of thousands of people who will listen to what you are saying.  They may disagree, but they will hear you.  You will have a chance to possibly make a difference. {Oh good, because some things need discussed, small things to some, but big deals to many.}
 
Interested? Go to our home page and get all of the details. And good luck. KGMI 790 AM 6/8/2007 | Leaving the Morning Show
By Debbie Chavez
Oh my goodness.  This feels so weird.  As you've probably heard, I'm dropping off the morning talk show with Brett so that I can focus on the afternoon talk show.  And, even though I am totally thrilled to be able to focus my energy on the afternoon show, I have to say that it's going to be weird to leave KGMI mornings.  In one way or another, I've been on the air in the mornings for almost 20 years!  I just want to thank all of you for the privilege of being invited into your homes and cars early in the morning all these years.  It's been an honor....and I'll miss you!   But hopefully, many of you will check out the afternoon show and we can continue our "radio relationship"!
{Could a BarnCat be a replacement Debbie?} 
KGMI 790 AM Address: {This Blog gets a little rough here and there but you can tell Debbie definitely does get reactions.}
You be the Judge of that, The CoHosTestants 
 
 
Co-Host Finalists for the Brett and Debbie Show 
KGMI has narrowed down the field of 47 applicants for the position of Brett's new co-host on the morning talk show to just 10 finalists!   Those finalists will try-out on air with Brett over the next several weeks and you will have the chance to vote on your favorites! 
{729/07, A bit out of order, the list of people who aren't me, erh, who made it into the runnings lol.} 
7/30     Laura Bostrom 
8/6       Patti Brooks 
7/31     Brenda Chapin 
8/7       Robert Haskell 
8/1       Steve Mudd 
8/8       BonnieHollingsworth 
8/2       Lori Daddio        
8/9       Melissa Brulotte 
8/3       Sara Billington 
8/10     Kerri Rhodes 
  
To vote on the most recent contestant, click here. =&gt; Only one vote will be accepted from your computer each day, and you will only be able to vote for each contestant on the day they try-out...up till midnight!  Thanks for helping us pick the next great KGMI talkshow host! 
{7/29/07, I dunno, maybe I KGMIBlogged too much, I oversold, Maybe it was my halfast essay followed by the corrected version essay, with a regretful resigned resignation due to scheduling essay, then my last minute leap back into the ring essay. Wracking my brains trying to figure out where I messed up lol. Well the good news is I do get to be one of the judges, as do all of us! Even You! I just gotta stop judging myself and my worthiness based on how far I make it in all THIS, or I'm bound for depression!} 
Yes, more radio Cat Lynx!: 
96.5 JACK FM - Playing What We Want, {Jack takes No prisoners, takes No requests, as a result plays music we like anyway, we just don't know it yet.}  
American Museum of Radio - Radio Station, {What I call Black&White Radio, jorney back in time on the radio.}  
Category:American radio personalities {Wikipedia's Radio Personalities entries, the greats and the giants stand here.}  
<a href="http://www.clarkhoward.com">www.clarkhoward.com</a>: {America's Consumer Warrior, teaching You how ta Save more, spend Less and Avoid gettin Ripped Off!}  
COAST TO COAST AM WITH GEORGE NOORY {Good morning good evening wherever you may be across the nation around the world.}  
COAST TO COAST AM WITH GEORGE NOORY: FAST BLAST {Grab George by the modem and speak your mind!}  
KAFE Soft Rock 104.3 FM Bellingham WA - {Soft Favorites in Bellingham Flavor.}  
KPUG - Home {Sports Radio 1170AM}  
KUGS 89.3 FM - Home {Kug, er, Cougar Radio, from the College keeds, the future of the industry's heard here.}  
Paul Harvey - The Voice of the New Millennium {And now You'll know... The Rest of the story, Good day!}  
RushLimbaugh.com Home {Cute wuddly ball of fuzz and fun Rush inflames, infuriates and informs the NeoCon listening base with his psuedonews, styropinion and oxicoten laced humor.}  
~BarnCat's Foul Radio Emissions~ {Well, you're already here lol.}  
Broadly Casting, within earshot, 
{This is what I CAN Hear, giving AM Radio in general a fair shake down the dial, let's spin the settings!} 540, 550, 600, 610, 650, 660, 680, 690, 710, 730, 770, 790, 810, 840, 900, 910, 930, 950, 960, 1000, 1010, 1060, 1080, 1090, 1110, 1130, 1140, 1150, 1170, 1190, 1210, 1290, 1340, 1390, 1400, 1410, 1420, 1460, 1480, 1510, 1520, 1550. {Keeping in mind this is received in a Chevy Malibu with great radio reception, the eternal torturer lol playing me stations I shall never get the chance to be on jk but yeah, there they be! As for the FM DIal? Well let's see!} 87.7, 88.1, 88.7, 88.9, 90.3, 90.5, 90.9, 91.1, 91.3, 91.7, 92.1, 92.9, 93.1, 93.3, 93.7, 94.5, 95.3, 96.1, 96.9, 97.7, 98.5, 99.3, 100.3, 101.1, 102.3, 102.7, 103.1, 103.5, 104.3, 104.9, 105.7, 106.3, 106.5, 106.9, 107.3, and {and that's FM! Christian, Blues, Rock, News, Talk, Jazz, India, Modern, Classics, Rap, R&B, Alternative and these two odd interesting French and Oriental stations!}   
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;38&quot;;&quot;And now to go to the original webpage and blow it to rubble. I'm thinking I maybe DID oversell. That's the tricky part, not knowing exactly where I messed up or if I did how I can correct it and try better the next time. Knowing when the next time should be by polite timing or fortunate opportunity. Thinking of the balance between more realistic job market expectations or shooting for the stars in spite of more logical arguements against that. Live the Dream or dream the life? Worklife or Life's Work? Am I supposed to be meant for something maybe even more ideal for myself that I've overlooked or am I designed for one thing I'll never like or feel valued doing but am extremely good at it? Being big and scary, lifting stuff. Go carry that box, keep trespassers outta our boxes, come lift this rock, go guard that rock. Ppphhhfffsigh. Still trying, lol still AM trying But still Very trying.
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&quot;286&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Okay I'm a bit peeved and perplexed. Our apartment area first tells us not to smoke in our apartments, okay a bit of an imposition but no problem, I don't anyway. They say no smoking within 25 of a public entrance, that I assumed leaves balconies and backporches free to relax that. Added in that we should use an approved fireproof container to dispose of the butts in, no problem. But here recently the've decided to clarify and extend their reach to no smoking within 25 feet of any window or door. I just got back from walking barefoot clang clang clang lol ahem just to take a few quick circuitry-soothing puffs off my exhaust pipes. I'm wondering though, is this even legal? They're talking 20 dy notice to vacate eviction notices issued to those caught smoking too close to their own rented domiciles. What's... your planet coming to?
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&quot;286&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Oh good topic, this one hits home literally. Mind if I type this one in smoke grey? If that offends, then <font color="#808080">read another thread, for here we shalt have smoke lol jk,</font> but seriously. Apartments can be considered commercial in the way that they exact rent for residing there, but residing... implies residential, zoning laws change so don't rules as well? Sure you have the common sense stuff like no derelict vehicles, no loud music afterhours, no drugs and even some restrictions on pets but to crimp tenant lifestyles, that's a tricky one. It's an odd start and when does it end? Will it know when to end? I almost have to wonder lol well if alcohol drinking will be outlawed, and we should definitely outlaw chew and snuff. Second hand smoke is one thing but do I wanna be walking out barefoot to get my paper and step into a nice gooey loogie puddle from someone's continuous spitting? Is it actual maybe overpowering concern or personal power issues? It's a nasty smelly dangerous habit but where do you draw the line? ANd can you protest after you've already signed on the drawn line? I know we need a covered smoking area here, it's raining, my balcony is covered and I'm craving anyways, maybe I'll make some popcorn..,
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&quot;287&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;I got some bad news to start this one with, it's about the holidays, but it can also be about the people celebrating them. WHat does the holiday season turn us into?? What kinds of mindless herd mentality retail frenzied group of monsters does this?: Police seek shoppers who trampled worker - MSNBC Articles
Address: <a href="http://news.mobile.msn.com/en-us/articles.aspx?afid=1&aid=27996349&pg1=1">http://news.mobile.msn.com/en-us/articles.aspx?afid=1&aid=27996349&pg1=1</a> A temp worker doing maintenance stomped and stampeded by 2,000 est shoppers, get this, the force of the entering throng I read, was enough to buckle a part of the door frame!!! It saddens and disgusts me to hear about this happening. For whatever gods they may worship's sake, what goes through their minds during and after acts like these? No sale is worth KILLING someone to get in on! We already gotta put up with reckless drivers all helliday season, now the foot traffic wants blood? Please be smart shoppers, be humans, good humans.
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&quot;266&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Peacerrr, if you're still round sometime, ya want this moved to General Courtyard Forum or left as is? I voted Hezbollah btw lol but then I know I need to do more research.
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&quot;288&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;Robobeasts
 
Mutated cyborg animals roam a series of islands, seemingly free, but secretly directed by a sinister cabal of hidden beings known only as The Players. 

Competing factions of The Players try to seize control of the islands from each other, using their Robobeasts to fight a never-ending battle. 
Robobeasts is a browser-based free-to-play massively-multiplayer battle RPG. 
 
Robobeasts - A Massively Multi-Player Web-Based Territorial Battle RPG
Address: <a href="http://www.robobeasts">http://www.robobeasts</a> <font color="#FF0000">This one looks Way fun! {I've plateau'd in Urban Dead again unless they find a way to free me from my eternal vengeful undead curse, this looks like a possible replacement.} I'm having some troubles with logging in and passwords thanks to a cookies problem but I'm gonna give it a few more tries.</font>
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&quot;288&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Sorry that's <a href="http://Www.RoboBeasts.Com">Www.RoboBeasts.Com</a> in total. This robobeast of burden can only carry over so much cut and paste at once lol.
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&quot;288&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Sorry folks, I'm afraid this one might not be working. It's telling me my password and confirmation don't match but won't let me log out to correct this. I'm not sure if anyone's playing there yet but their built-in forums are showing some replies so maybe so. If anyone else has any luck getting in then lead the way.
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&quot;246&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;The Skinwalker Ranch stuff is one of my favorite case studies to review, there's just so much stuff going on there that, really wild or too good to be true, is verrry interesting.
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&quot;246&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;wow nice to hear   mybe when my son is 18 i will go visit
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&quot;266&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;sure if you think it will do better   im not sure but im not gonna argue   / ty for the e-mail i rarely go to that ady anymore but willl be again soon peacer
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&quot;260&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;it appears my political work is close to finished, i should have more time soon an i will be Back i have been to a chat called spark pea or spcn its not bad uses the old msn format an i was hoping to create a link but im not good at that    an besides until i feel confident pakistan / india is resolved im gona keep my eyes an fingers peeled to the news
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&quot;273&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;mellowness hmm  almost thought id never hear that one   its surprising to hear age is catchin up my friend    / hunters  generally dont mellow they get more crafty, sneaky , an smart, but mellow    hmm  cant seem to picture that one
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&quot;286&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>even though i hate to admit it there is a prominant repub that has helped make this one stick arny in california yup conan breed arny schwarzenegger its going to be illegal to smoke in public soon  we have whole complexes here that you cannot smoke anywhere on the property period <br />
 as to the dotted line ? well unless you get a majority of residents to overthrow the frikken czars of regulations nowadays good luck <br />
  i cant think of living where i cant smoke at least while im sittin on the pot readin my mornin paper i will move instead<br />
good luck</p>
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&quot;25&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;My Vampire | The City | obsidian's Penthouse
Sabyr
The Regency Square of RavenBlack City stands before you.
The elegant sign in front of the property reads:
"This 19th-century English mansion and modern 55-story tower is set around a courtyard, convenient to midtown businesses, shopping and transits. The tower houses 215 apartments, the top floor being the penthouse. The Regency Square is a luxurious hotel 4 star hotel boasting traditional hospitality with modern standards of comfort.
The mansion still retains many of its original features and an open fire welcomes you in the lobby as you are greeted by our friendly smiling, highly trained and motivated staff to provide you with the highest quality of service. The crackling of an open fire, a comfortable chair, a fresh cup of bloodcha, taking a call, writing a letter, browsing through the daily paper ... arriving, departing, or just waiting, The Regency is your ideal rendezvous.
If you plan on staying with us, the spacious suites offer king size four poster beds, complete with Italian linen and feather down comforters. Marble sunken tubs for soaking in. A fully stocked bar. A sitting room with leather couches, a fire place, and a modern media system. Balconies open to the night, showing a beautiful view of the City lights. A fitness room and a lap pool are available and a concierge is provided for every guest.
Every room is available except for the top floor. The Penthouse is reserved for the owner.
So make yourself at home, be sure to greet the doorman, Nick, on your way through the entrance."
A box of leaflets sits against the wall, with a notice, "Please take a leaflet for more information." the vampire Sabyr have drunk 213 pints of blood rank is Aspirant Elder - next rank at 500 pints can get ten pints of blood by luring a fresh victim to <a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Sabyr">http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Sabyr</a>
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&quot;273&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;A mellow cat's only napping, :) biding it's time, when WhOeVeR the heck owns Shade these days gets a little more time, energy & serious about it maybe I'll think of returning but finances gotta get looser too lol til then prudent prioritization is paramount.
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&quot;260&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;Just good ta hear ya still around buddy. {ps: if you're sparking when you're pea-ing, it's time ta cut down on electrolytes lol!} Depending on the type of site it be I can probably post the link meself..
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&quot;246&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;Absolutely check it out if ya got the fundage, I'd have to travel to it at nighttime, which come ta think of it would be way ideal lol. I'm not sure what the tourist policy there is right now, private property, government or agency owned. Always a good idea ta check first.
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&quot;266&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;-Threadmove: Done. ... ?! Email Notification of New Messages is working then!? :D Wonder who else I can reawaken lol.- {looks around slyly} -I need some pots and pans, it's time to get this party started right.-
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<a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/videogame.pl"><img border="0" align="LEFT" width="150" height="80" src="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/videogame/3.png" alt="What Video Game Character Are You? I am a Thrust-ship." /></a>I am <b>a Thrust-ship</b>.<br /><br />
I am small and tricky - where you think I am, I probably am not. I can work very fast, but I tend to go about things in a round about way, which often leaves me effectively standing still. I hate rocks. Bloody rocks. <a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/videogame.pl">What Video Game Character Are You?</a>
</td></tr></table> {heh heh it said Thrust}
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&quot;186&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;Some cuold say this thread is in bad taste, I'd just ask the reader what flavour do you think we are? <table border="0"><tr><td>
<a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/flavour.pl"><img border="0" align="LEFT" width="100" height="100" src="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/flavour/19.png" alt="What Flavour Are You? I taste like Peanut Butter." /></a>I taste like <b>Peanut Butter</b>.<br /><br />
I am one of the most blendable flavours; I go with sweet, I go with sour, I go with bland, I go with anything. I am practical and good company, but have something of a tendency to hang around when I'm not wanted, unaware that my presence is not welcome. <a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/flavour.pl">What Flavour Are You?</a>
</td></tr></table> Funny I took this test before and it told me I was Beef, I was what was for dinner, damnit. Now I'm just Jiffy. Lol sorry to go offtopic, but on a Zagreo thread this is how we does it!
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&quot;16&quot;;&quot;81&quot;;&quot;Something for the Haberdashers lol. <table border="0"><tr><td>
<a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/hat.pl"><img border="0" align="LEFT" width="80" height="80" src="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/hat/16.png" alt="What Sort of Hat Are You? I am a Redhat." /></a>I am <b>a Redhat</b>.<br /><br />
I'm too much of a geek to be a genuine hat of any sort. I was hoping my result would be 'white-hat' or 'black-hat', and am disappointed that those results weren't even available. I probably think the cup-holder story is funny. <a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/hat.pl">What Sort of Hat Are You?</a>
</td></tr></table> I thought I'd be a top hat or a derby or beret but what the hey.
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&quot;26&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;Okay I'm recovered... what day is it?! WOW! Much catching up to do, it will surely be poetry in motion, <table border="0"><tr><td align="CENTER">
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<b>Ottava rima</b>? Me? That can't be right!<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Too frivolous? But tut, there's no such thing!<br />Let others ponder thoughts of wrong and right,<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Or sit and think how much they love the spring;<br />I'd rather spend my time in gleeful spite,<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Or maybe laugh, or maybe sit and sing.<br />Besides, it might be fun to be inspiring -<br />But surely it would get so very tiring.</td></tr></table> <a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/poeticform.pl">What Poetry Form Are You?</a>
</td></tr></table> see what I mean? Did  lie? No I did not. Anyways, spokane was fun, this year's thanksgiving was fairly mild and if you're a logdventurer you know I did it with style, with Scotch! :D Job's still blaaaagh same old stoo... pretty much same lol. Life's been occasionally merciful to me so far. It's hard to leave when you can't rassle up the ambition to find the door..,
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&quot;251&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;My FFs are stuck so I switched a long time ago. Does anyone know how to get past that robot in the submarine lair that keeps grabbing my Cid and Vincent so I can't attack the bot without harming tham? that 3 legged freak is weirdly hard for how easy the game's been up until then.
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&quot;218&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;Mayhap I spoke a bit soon but oh how I love to hate that place, <a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/insulty.pl">http://quiz.ravenblack.net/insulty.pl</a> Go on, insult the ShadeBoard with meee!
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&quot;167&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;I hear now WarCraft is getting hacked as well. Character/Item theft, it's not just a Shade thing anymore. Anyway, here's another funny little something I thought I'd barely relevantly toss in for fun lol. 
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&quot;92&quot;;&quot;40&quot;;&quot;Coffee's getting expensive, where else can that money be going?
What Else Could I Buy instead of Yuban Coffee?
If you were intending to buy a Yuban Coffee for US$7.00, you could instead buy:
two hundred and eighty-eight grams of fair trade organic ground coffee
one hundred and ninety grams of silly putty
two quarter-pounders with cheese
forty-nine 65g packets of Tesco value instant noodles
forty-one marshmallow peeps
one one-thousand-trillionth of a Realdoll sex toy
one one-hundredth of a cheap flight from the northern hemisphere to Australia
one hundred and seventy-five grams of cheese
one fiftieth of a low-end camcorder
one fifteenth of a felt bowler hat
What Else Could I Buy instead of Yuban Coffee? Address: <a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/prices.pl">http://quiz.ravenblack.net/prices.pl</a> I'll stick with Yuban for now but wow..,
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&quot;289&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;How frusticrating, I had typed up a whole huge post and the damn webtv went into autoupdate and  lost the whole mess to shot terminal memory loss, Tell ya what though cause it's too good to miss out on, at least I think so. I decided to try and see how many of the old MSN Astrology Chatters I could remember and my goal was to fill up a page in my notebook. I was bored at work. Some of you might remember some of them because some of them are some of you. Let's begin: <font face="Times New Roman">Anamorphic_Lens, Puma_WhiteGryphon, Moonpixie, Apologetic_One, Stumbo, MudKitten, OrnatePoleCat/MotherConfessor, CrunchyWhite/PaperAirplane, ViolentStinger, KoshareSacredClown, ShelledSomeone, BenevolentWizard, MsDemeanour, SeaGoat, SillyPCiben, FireDragon, DylanTheBirdFlier/FeelMyPrism, Jojara, Virgo2099, LibraPrincessKitty, ZAGREO_THE_NEOPAGAN, Agent_Provocatuer, PuddyTat, Scarlet, Lilliza, LivingDeadGirl, Amazing_Grace, GeminiSister, PsionikMan, TemprinceXIV, RavenBlack, UmmaGumma, Storm1842, WaterTiger, Acarte, BarrelDragon, BORN, Guest_Traveller, BizVix, Ngilah/Angel_Silverdrake&herhusbandwhatshisfacelol, LunarScorpio/DeepWaters, Uliw_Unic, CosmicFiki, peace8047, NozFeratu, MonotarRach, FugitiveCosmicDebris, IrishGypsy, FiSHyTeLL, Canuck. </font> The groups too! <font face="Courier New">The AstroRenegadeRefugees, the AstroAvangers, The AstroZombies, Apolos Group, Noz's Castle, Scarlet's classes, and my fave the Fortress Metanus, chat of the Ornate Cobalt Caverns, predecessor to the Metaverse, the Metaphorum and then</font> Here! The previous edition of this had short explains as to who these folks were to jar my memories and others but I figured to get these guys posted before I freeze up again. Introductions come later lol.
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&quot;286&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;Blanked again, blankeddy blankblank,. No I don't know what's going on there, and I refuse to type all that up all over again lol, suffice to say that Yeah I agree!
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;89&quot;;&quot;Meta's eyes turned to a rapidly flickering shade of roygbiv, \&quot;Look deeply into my eyes, you will be hypnotized, it's time to go on a head trip.\&quot; The air bent and wavering into tatters of projected images on billowing ribbons of smoke was quite mindironing. \&quot;Welcome aboard the Metaship.\&quot; One reality gave way to another, each both being just different illusions the overmind of all gave itself to watch for entertainment. Meta led the way. \&quot;It's going to be a bit of a journey, I mean I can get us there instantaneously but I prefer the scenic route purely for effect.\&quot; It'd also give BarnCat time to read up on info on his soon to be new homeworld. And soon they were off on a timeless spaceless eternal blink of the moment errands.
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&quot;271&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>NAMIN OV KATS LYRICS<br />
TEH NAMIN OV KATS IZ DIFFICULT MATTR<br />
IT ISNT JUS WAN OV UR HOLIDAI GAMEZ<br />
U CUD FINKZ AT FURST IM AS MAD AS HATTR<br />
WHEN I TELL U KAT MUST HAS 3 DIFFERENT NAMEZ<br />
FURST OV ALL, THARS TEH NAYM DAT TEH PPLZ USE DAILY<br />
SUCH AS PETR, AUGUSTUS, ALONZO OR JAMEZ<br />
SUCH AS VICTOR OR JONATHAN, GEORGE OR BILL BAILEY<br />
ALL OV THEM SENSIBLE, EVRYDAI NAMEZ <br />
THAR R FANCIR NAMEZ IF U FINKZ THEY SOUND SWEETR<br />
SUM 4 DA GENTLEMEN, SUM 4 DA DAMEZ<br />
SUCH AS PLATO, ADMETAS, ELECTRA, DEMETR<br />
BUT ALL OV THEM SENSIBLE EVRYDAI NAMEZ BUT I TELL U KAT NEEDZ NAYM THAZ PARTICULAR<br />
A NAYM THAZ PECULIAR, AN MOAR DIGNIFID<br />
ELSE HOW CAN HE KEEP UP HIS TAIL PERPENDICULAR<br />
OR SPREAD OUT HIS WHISKERS, OR CHERISH HIS PRIDE? <br />
OV NAMEZ OV DIS KIND, I CAN GIV U QUORUM<br />
SUCH AS MUNKUSTRAP, QUAXO OR CORICOPAT<br />
SUCH AS BOMBALURINA, OR ELSE JELLYLORUM<br />
NAMEZ DAT NEVR BELONG 2 MOAR THAN WAN KAT <br />
BUT ABOOV AN BEYOND THARS STILL WAN NAYM LEFT OVAR<br />
AN DAT IZ TEH NAYM DAT U NEVR WILL GUES<br />
TEH NAYM DAT NO HOOMAN RESEARCH CAN DISCOVR<br />
BUT TEH AT HIM KNOWS, AN WILL NEVR CONFES <br />
WHEN U NOTICE KAT IN PROFOUND MEDITASHUN<br />
TEH REASON, I TELL U, IZ ALWAYS TEH SAME:<br />
HIS MIND IZ ENGAGD IN RAPT CONTEMPLASHUN<br />
OV TEH THOT<br />
OV TEH THOT<br />
OV TEH THOT<br />
OV HIS NAYM <br />
HIS INEFFABLE EFFABLE EFFANINEFFABLE<br />
DEEP AN INSCRUTABLE SINGULAR NAYM</p>
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&quot;273&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;understood
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&quot;273&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;I mean I will still frequent here lol I put too many words in one place to just leave it sitting. {be nice if more people got in on the mayhem and merriment} And an inside tip I'll pop in on The Shade Board forum site on Xmas and leave a few stinky clumps in their litterbox but I'm no longer an active player of their games. {surprised they ain't banned me from the game forum yet, they must like what i'm doing there lol just ribbing and ruffling} And I like to keep in touch with the Shaders I haven't managed to convert to The Metaside yet. {they too soon shall feel the call and be compelled to defect to a much better run site} Make Mine Constantintilople! Here or usually just messing around on our LOGD.
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&quot;284&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Finished the Hearts In Atlantis novel, the first story Low Men In Yellow Coats was goood, it just goes into historics from there. I made it through the vietnam war in one piece though, taking a break to read my lon-awaited Nora Robert grand finale to the Sign of the 7 series then I move on to From a Buick 8... 7 &gt; 8, numeric order lol. Duma Key is next and then I gotta hit the bookstore. King me.
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&quot;284&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<font color="#FFA8CF">Okay yes I read Romance novels, but I'm big and scary enough who's gonna get up in my face about it lol.</font> I'd squeeze their skulls into boneflecked red goo. Jk. Back on topic, a contest: 200 LOGD Shades Favor Points to the 1st TypeCastle Sitezen who can tell me any actor / actress who's starred in more than one Stephen King Movie. The answer "Stephen King"s too easy, I'm trying to make this a challenge lol first correcto reply gets "ToDash" fare. Annnd GO!
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&quot;290&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;HEROES! I'm trying to talking my lovely loved ones into buying Heroes on DVD for my Xmas present, it's on at a time and channel I might not be awake for but it's very intriguing and seems like my kinda show but I'm way far behind on what the heck's going on there. Who's who, what powers they have, and other fill-in stuff. WHat are your favorite tv shows?
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&quot;256&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;Oh no, don't tell ZAGREO that Madonna could just eat Guy Ritchie lol he's in fatuation with the material squid. 

I'm obviously rooting for the Vampires. And that bigfoot photo's a fake, the proportions are all wrong and that stride minces like human feet on rocks rather than the padded squatch footstep. I don't rule out species variation but that's just as easily a human in a costume lol. Go Vampires! Chupacabra has already been proved right here on this site to be Antonio Banderas as Armand in Interview with the Vampire lol. ZAGREO at The TypeCastle has the inside scoop, nowhere else will you get this kind of cutting-edge infotainment.
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&quot;256&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;I think she was referring to the Vampire. In that case she only feasted on half of everything he owned.
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&quot;215&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;I believe old Lucy himself was known as the \&quot;Morning Star\&quot;.
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&quot;291&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL IS BEING REMADE! The real life documentary of one of Earth's most significant 1950s invasions is redone with Keanu Reeves as Klaatu, but seemingly a different type than the original. This Klaatu just doesn't give a .. damn lol. He's not here to save you, he's disgusted with you all and he's down for eradication. He likes Earth though, great scenery and all but the neighbors just gotta go. Colder warmer, the first Klaatu was all about Cold War themes, this one is allied to Al Gore and against Global Warming? Al Gore is the human name of Gort, Klaatu's massively much better of an actor robot. Keep an eye on Al Gort, he's gonna kick some major republican tailgate.
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&quot;288&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;I log in and it doesn't let me correct a nonexistent password confirmation mistake, and then decides I'm in even though I couldn't fix whatever. It shows me as logged in but I can't post til I've made a robobeast, I make a robobeast and it doesn't show up or no it's stuck in Plains and Waiting. I think they might need a bit more time to iron things out there. I'm Teknovore there too, why mess with perfection lol.
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&quot;260&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;Some of that Guest inflow is me on my 1-3 attempt logins lol. I'm getting in but it takes awhile for the system to wake up and open the door. {i know bummer i thought this plce was getting major guestflow too} There might be authentic guests coming in though, reading a bit and moving on.
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&quot;287&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>I've had the humbugs for years now, a few bad seasons, bu this email gives me another possible viewpoint.<br />
E-mail message   <br />
Subject: (no subject) <br />
Good Morning....hope your day is wonderful...............Theresa LESSONS ON LIFE<br />
There was a man who had four sons. <br />
He wanted his sons to learn not to judge things too quickly. <br />
So he sent them each on a quest, in turn, to go and look at a pear tree that was a great distance away.<br />
The first son went in the winter, the second in the spring, the third in summer, and the youngest son in the fall.<br />
When they had all gone and come back, he called them together to describe what they had seen.<br />
The first son said that the tree was ugly, bent, and twisted. <br />
The second son said no it was covered with green buds and full of promise.<br />
The third son disagreed; he said it was laden with blossoms that smelled so sweet and looked so beautiful, it was the most graceful thing he had ever seen.<br />
The last son disagreed with all of them; he said it was ripe and drooping with fruit, full of life and fulfillment.<br />
The man then explained to his sons that they were all right, because they had each seen but only one season in the tree's life.<br />
He told them that you cannot judge a tree, or a person, by only one season, and that the essence of who they are and the pleasure, joy, and love that come from that life can only be measured at the end, when all the seasons are up.<br />
If you give up when it's winter, you will miss the promise of your spring, the beauty of your summer, fulfillment of your fall.<br />
Moral: Don't let the pain of one season destroy the joy of all the rest. <br />
Don't judge life by one difficult season. <br />
Persevere through the difficult patches and better times are sure to come some time or later.</p>
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&quot;260&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;It's iiimportant to not let The News make you wanna duck underground. Remember, good news doesn't get ratings, so good news isn't shown as much, bad news on the other hand.., Well, some days it seems like the world is just covered in blackpowder, blood and fire. That's ratings. And all this I said, that's ramblings lol. Drop in again sometime, bring a friend.
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&quot;229&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>I can't remember why I editted that previous post lol.  </p>

<p>You've been hit by a \&quot;Go on I dare ya to step away from WarCraft just long enough to create a character in LOGD\&quot; dart. Hrahaha. We've new races and specialties too. </p>

<p>Thank You AgraJag! </p>

<p>Btw, I only got a few more enhancements in mind myself then I see a complete world for awhile.</p>
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&quot;69&quot;;&quot;73&quot;;&quot;Bah Humbugoscopes to the Merry Capricornimas yo. 

Where's Derkein? How's Derkein.

Zaagggrrrreeeeeoooooo.

Jesus was a Cappy, no wonder religion's the world's most successful business.

Bark snap bam.

Whap!

Whoops.

Bump.

And Goood Niiight.
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&quot;287&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;That was almost sickeningly sweet lol, spare me your eternal optimusprimeism jk. That was some mock megatronivity. Man it's snow for true outside right now! The workweek ahead seems just that many more inches interesting. Just that many degrees more different. 
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I know what I'm getting for christmas, I have a keen sense of acoustic spatial mass weight displacement projections and estimates based on previous and circumstantial references uh... within most small containers, and can smell! That combined with my preternatural ability to read has already foreseen this.
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&quot;292&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;A heavy clomping of boots, the only solidly seen and heard part of the tall misty form that wore them could be plainly heard and seen on the other side of the wide glass window walking across the yard faintly surreally lit by the occasional lightning and the more frequent dances of streetlight weaving through the windblown trees. We sat and watched it's progress, mom being the first to see it and point it out to us, us kids being quiet and right when I agreed I think I see it too it seemed to stop and raise one arm in greeting or farewell and walk off into the shadows of the darker unlit forest that banked the creek now flooded and muddy from the storm. It's name was Sam. This was neither the first nor last time we saw him.
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&quot;292&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Sam was told to me to be the ghost of a shipyard worker who upon being caught cheating by his wife fell into a deep depression and hung himself. He wasn't found until days later where his neck had been found stretched abnormally long, a trait his ghost shares, along with an already tall frame. He's said to resemble a 7 foot tall pillar of smoke, slightly humanoid and wearing solid boots, the only part of him seen during daytime visitations in fact. Heavy footsteps in an empty house and just before the doors are opened to the outside you can turn just in time to see an unbodied boot lifting in step to exit. By day a mischievous telekinetic who pulls oversleeping children out of bed by their blankets or ankles, by night a wandering broody figure walking endlessly for all time. But why. Unresolved guilt over the cheating? Searching for something? Or like our mom said, to serve time on earth as our friend and new family guardian spirit.
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&quot;69&quot;;&quot;74&quot;;&quot;<p>Derkein be here!</p>

<p>After what has seemed like an eternity, imprisoned in that confounded school. I thought I'd never get a break, other than an arm or leg...maybe a few fingers...Those teacher's rulers hurt. Any way, I'm well, or is it Ill...Who knows? I'm here for the moment and gone for later. I've lost what mind I had...maybe had what mind I lost. Oh, well...</p>

<p>I'm feeling the passing of another year looming large ahead. In a blink I might miss it. I miss you all.</p>

<p>Wishing you all a joyful Yule or what ever seasonal celebration fits your beliefs. Most of all may happiness and love be bestowed upon you all this season.</p>

<p>Derkein</p>&quot;
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&quot;293&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;A game I remember playing some time ago, can't describe it any other way than complexly simple, but interesting. <font face="Times New Roman">It is written that one day, there will come a time when all the mages of the world will be drawn from the world, into a kind of limbo. The good mages, the Wizards, will be drawn into an empty universe, and given free reign to create whatever they wish. The evil mages, the Warlocks, will be drawn to a plane of brimstone and screams, in which they must do battle with one another, until it is decided who is the strongest. The strongest will go on to a great reward; the rest to endless torment. Until then, none will be allowed to remain dead for long. That time is now. Enter the world of Warlocks. Warlocks is a free web-based game of the conflicts between the evil Warlocks. Players compete in ethereal duels, performing magical gestures with their hands to create their supernatural weapons - spells. Some spells are so potent as to blind a person, call forth terrifying monsters, or even kill the victim instantly. Warlocks must rely on their own cunning to be able to cast enough defensive spells to avoid the brunt of their opponent's attacks, yet deliver enough offensive spells of their own to crack the magical defenses of their opponent, and, if possible, kill him outright. <br />
Warlocks is based on the game "Waving Hands" or "Spellcaster" by Richard Bartle, which I discovered through "Firetop Mountain" - the email-based version of the game. I hope players will find Warlocks more user-friendly than they did Firetop Mountain. That was, after all, the point of rewriting it. <br />
Did I mention it's free to play online? I did? RavenBlack Games - Rules Address: <a href="http://games.ravenblack.net">http://games.ravenblack.net</a> </font>
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&quot;167&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>I'm fascinated in how people became the other people they become in videogames, and how, and often why. Some are heroes, noble, good for the game, but may be annoying to other players, some are bad for the game and it's players - befoulers, but a rarer and rarer few are assets to their chosen games and great fun friends that help a game keep it's staying power. One way folks have learned of this is the Bartle Test - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia<br />
Address: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartle_Test">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartle_Test</a> Changed:5:43 PM on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Took this test before, might do so again, one thing I didn't know is there are now Eight types of players! :O Back with more.</p>
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&quot;167&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>The extended article by Bartle himself is a good read if you got the time and energy for it. Richard A. Bartle: Players Who Suit MUDs<br />
Address: <a href="http://www.mud.co.uk/richard/hcds.htm">http://www.mud.co.uk/richard/hcds.htm</a> I skimmed most of it but did attentionate to the interactions between player types section. (The solely / excessive p/killers are fascinating as much as they are repulsive. I've been as bad as I've been good myself in games, depending on the mechanics. But as a Game Administrator, how do you keep the enjoyment in your gameworld yet still allow people to pkill? Many don't seem to know. Programming and Coding is the key I think. That's a depthy discussion here and there on the 'net as well.)</p>
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&quot;292&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Sam was often said to be a family guardian spirit. One night when a baby started to cry from it's crib in the darkened room a young mother and father both got up not certain who's turn it was that night to turn down the volume lol. They both rounded the corner to the door in when the baby quieted, and what they saw was a grey misty figure leaning over the crib with one hand laid gently on the child's forehead slightly glowing as it's distinctive eyes did, with a faint white greyness, like stormclouds at night. Upon noticing the parents watching it, it looked up from it's task, gazed back at then, removing it's hand slowly from the baby's forehead and vanished. Me I've always wondered what that interaction meant, what purpose it served, was it an omen of some portent, or was I crying loudly enough to just wake the dead?
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&quot;294&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>Merry Christmas All from sunny Adelaide South Australia! Its 6am on Christmas morning, Im up having brekky with my 3 girls, AUNTIE, BABS &amp; KARMA, Im having coffee and they are having raisin muffins. Its going to be quite hot today so have prepared by buying all the kids water pistols, oh yeah got myself one as ell, of course.<br />
Hope you all have a Great Day when ever it falls for you, All the Best, Anzac, the thunder from downunder. B-)  (nod)  B-)</p>&quot;
&quot;294&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Merry Festivas again from the NW of the NW, I myself had me some plain white crackers with fried summer sausage slices, and country pepperjack cheese topped and melted, entree horsdeouvres type of thing. The cats got gourmet food = foul smelly mucklike muddy meat of some kind that gives them great pleasure but horrible breath. I got a call from HohohoppyCat and the newly nomenclaturated CoffeeCat. {or as I'd maybe call it in Shade via the 8 letter limit KofeeKat!} docDeath calls twice, just levelling up like a madman, but liked his presents, a chuckle or two outta the fruitcakes and I suppose we're all wondering what the presents are supposed to do? I wrapped the day up on the FX Channel watching ICE AGE 2, twice, and retiring to my vault with red wine and S.King's IT, then I slept, presents opened recently though and a new dragon Tshirt, two RC cars that resemble Transformers Bumblebee and Barricade, a new dragon calendar, and some nice brochen from the kindly neighbour. But alas I do wind up working tonight irregardless, just to say that word that annoys some irregardless lol, the word Work annoys me even more but alas, so does alas. Later dudes.
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&quot;292&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;{Just a note to remind me to include the 3rd installment to this arc, the one where even in later years.., daring the darkness can brazenly bring back childhood mysteries to our cynical older and supposedly wiser minds.. no matter how real and normal we think our lives are... allowed to seem.}
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&quot;294&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Merry Christmas to all as well, Aqrn and I had a good but busy Christmas.  Many fabulous gifts both given and received.
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&quot;294&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<font color="#4B0082">E-mail message Subject: (no subject) <br />
The Christmas Dolly <br />
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This is an article submitted to a 1999 Louisville Sentinel contest to find out who had the wildest Christmas dinners. It won first prize. <br />
As a joke, my brother Jay used to hang a pair of panty hose over his fireplace before Christmas. He said all he wanted was for Santa to fill them. <br />
What they say about Santa  checking the list twice must be true because every Christmas morning, although Jay's kids' stockings overflowed, his poor pantyhose hung sadly empty. <br />
One year I decided to make his dream come true. I put on sunglasses and went in search of an inflat able love doll. They don't sell those things at Wal-Mart. I had to go to an adult bookstore downtown.<br />
If you've never been in an X-rated store, don't go. You'll only confuse yourself. I was there an hour saying things like, 'What does this do?' 'You're kidding me!' 'Who would buy that?' Finally, I made it to the inflatable doll section. <br />
I wanted to buy a standard, uncomplicated doll that could also substitute as a passenger in my truck so I could use the car pool lane during rush hour.   <br />
Finding what I wanted was difficult. 'Love Dolls' come in many different models. The top of the line, according to the side of the box, could do things I'd only seen in a book on animal husbandry. I settled for 'Lovable Louise.' She was at the bottom of the price scale.  <br />
To call Louise a 'doll' took a huge leap of imagination.  <br />
On Christmas Eve and with the help of an old bicycle pump, Louise came to life. <br />
My sister-in-law was in on the plan and let me in during the wee morning hours. Long after Santa had come and gone, I filled the dangling pantyhose with Louise's pliant legs and bottom. I also ate some cookies and drank what remained of a glass of milk on a nearby tray.  I went home, and giggled for a couple of hours. <br />
The next morning my brother called to say that Santa had been to his house and left a present that had made him VERY happy, but had left the dog confused. She would bark, start to walk away, then come back and bark some more.   <br />
We all agreed that Louise should remain in her pantyhose so the rest of the family could admire her when they came over for the traditional Christmas dinner. <br />
My grandmother noticed Louise the moment she walked in the door.<br />
'What the hell is that?' she asked.  <br />
My brother quickly explained, 'It's a doll.' <br />
'Who would  play with something like that?' Granny snapped. <br />
I kept my mouth  shut. <br />
'Where are her clothes?' Granny continued. <br />
'Boy, that turkey sure smells nice, Gran,' Jay said, to steer her into the  dining room. <br />
But Granny was relentless. 'Why doesn't she have any teeth?' <br />
Again, I could have answered, but why would I? It was Christmas and no one wanted to ride in the back of the ambulance saying,  'Hang on Granny, hang on!' <br />
My grandfather, a delightful old man with poor eyesight, sidled up to me and said, ' Hey, who's the naked gal by the fireplace?' I told him she was Jay's friend. <br />
A few minutes later I noticed Grandpa by the mantel, talking to Louise. Not just talking, but actually flirting. It was th en that we realized this might be Grandpa's last Christmas at home. <br />
The dinner went well. We made the usual small talk about who had died, who was dying, and who should be  killed, when suddenly Louise made a noise like my father in the bathroom in the morning. Then she lurched from the mantel, flew around the room  twice, and fell in a heap in front of the sofa. The cat screamed. I passed cranberry sauce through my nose, and Grandpa ran across the room, fell to his knees, and began administering mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.  <br />
My brother fell back over his chair and wet his pants.<br />
Granny threw down her napkin, stomped out of the room, and sat in the car. <br />
It was indeed a Christmas to treasure and remember. <br />
Later in my brother's garage, we conducted a thorough examination to decide the cause of Louise's collapse. We discovered that Louise had suffered from a hot ember to the back of her right thigh.  <br />
Fortunately, than ks to a wonder drug called duct tape, we restored her to perfect health. <br />
I can't wait until next Christmas.<br />
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&quot;292&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;To wrap this up at last, to dare the darkness, either on the way home or to the party on bicycle at night these old memories came up and the brazen thought came to mind to dare this Sam to appear, a way of disspelling leftover silly childhood notions and imaginings maybe. Well, the dare was answered, if you can call a tall grey form stepping in from of a tall road sign but the sign still being seen through it then proceeding across the road in front of view with the clomping bootsteps on asphalt echoing in the dim starlit blackness adding a chill to the wind and the urge to head back inside. If so then sometimes, no matter how scary or farfetched, a story like this shows off that the magic and unknown still exist and don't care if we're nonbelievers, skeptics, or what.
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&quot;271&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;They're still adding LOLCATerms to their voCATulary but ya get any good song lyrics into that, translate, and take it to singing KATaoke then it'll rock.
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&quot;260&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;Just here to question some aspects of reality. Does your Zipcode determine your social class therefore employability when they read it on a job application? Are most people allowed to keep making the same minor gaffs and mistakes to remain amusing to others? Why is Dole Pineapple Juice filled all the way to the top so when it opens it'll squirt out no matter how careful you open it? Why does it rain when you have to walk somewhere, but when you're sitting bored outta your mind the rain stops? What's that between stage between Rain and Drizzle? Why do they tell you in school that you can be anything you want to be as long as you follow your dreams only to tell you in adulthood that you should be content where you are now or should be doing something even more menial? Is that so the rest can continue to follow their dreams with others as stepping stones and fill-ins in the less worthy occupations? Why are people no longer saying what's directly on their minds and no longer getting exactly what they want or need but are getting mad at others because of this anyway? Is society being dumbed down? Ever notice the word Society's sometimes used by people who fancy themselves outside of it or distanced? Ever notice the more outside of it or distanced you are the less things make sense? To me that at least makes sense. Sense is asleep, probably comatose, and many of us have yanked it's life support.
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&quot;76&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;SofaKing of the Greater Raktam Court seems to be scouting for members, Cobalt Manticore was approached with compliments and an offer to join, he graciously turned it down though. His reason was as long as the fake Queen sat upon the throne that he would respect no selfappointed royalty who feeds her citizens to the predators, healing the enemy and aiding their extermination of her own people. Raktam of course should have defense, but members of teh CAT clan won't lean to the laws of man rpgraphically speaking but to those of Nature. Should be interesting to see how that goes, you introduce politics and popularity to a game you're only flicking the silver handle lol.
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&quot;295&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;A section for Astrology showing up elsewheres. These buggers have shown up in the toy aisle! Todd Macfarlane goes spacy on <a href="http://www.SPAWN.COM">www.SPAWN.COM</a> &gt;&gt; TOYS &gt;&gt; HORROR &gt;&gt; WARRIORS OF THE ZODIAC
Address: <a href="http://spawn.com/toys/series.aspx?series=385">http://spawn.com/toys/series.aspx?series=385</a> I'm relieved, I saw these first at the local comic con but I noticed Leo and Scorpio were missing, the two I'd get instead, well they just ain't out yet but my eyes are out for those stars. Gimme the Scorpio, Leo, Aquarius.
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>The work continues.  So far it only reads (you can't post) and it only does that partially.</p>

<p>I'd like your feedback if you are interested...</p>

<p>ficus.constantintilople.com  The login is the same as The TypeCastle.</p>

<p>It's still very rough, not ready for others just want your ideas.</p>
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;I'll take a look at it. I just ran into a huge pile of fun trying to get back in after clearing cookies on this system, thought fur sure I'd have to re-register, as if I'm not enough people as it is lol. After awhile I begin to realize that it's not certain sites, 25+ other sites can't be That wrong, the problem's on my end. You're having troubles posting sometimes too?
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;Logged in with the Metaccount. It loads way faster and I love the avatars near the posts, unfortunately there's no way to reply, and I can't click on quote or admin functions. This is just a skimthru though as I gotta get ready for work but will give it a more detailed exploration soon. 

{Dunno if you guys ever got my phone# but I'm reachable almost allnight at work at 13603939411 and sometimes aeven at home either waking up or winding down with dehydrating drinks either way lol.}
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;Okay this is better lol, yep, checked it out under this account. Did you somehow get all the files here over there or have to cut and paste individually?! :O On a stranger note I refound my old original prototype of The TypeCastle project (thematic?), a BoardHost type forum, kinda reminds me of a BraveHost site except that it loads. The one downside to that old one and why it didn't see alot of use was that it's too easy to clone other users there and would rely heavily on having wellbehaved members. Admin &amp; mods could maybe see ISP#s and sniff out trouble and we got good people.  can post the link if you wanna see this place's unknown shrunken malformed older sibling lol.
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;That'll larn me ta read and comprehend the whole post, of course it's read only, that's why I couldn't reply, duuuh is me. Disretard the previous regarded postages. Still, quick logging quick loading, like viewing a vBulletin archive/pda page. Here I timed how long it took to let me log in 1 minute 46 seconds lol. The whirring clicking and buzzing that passes for webtv connection speed at it's everlovin best. If only I was Canadian. I heard something on radio about getting Blackberries for 49 bucks up there. (we get em for 2.99 a bucket down here lol) So far so good on the Ficus end.
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;I can't say that I've noticed any problems posting, but that being said I don't do the amount of posting that you do.
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;I'm glad that you notice that it's faster - that's one of my intentions.  Yup as you noted in a later post only some of the reading stuff is in place, none of the writing stuff.
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>At the moment it's reading the same data as the beehive typecastle.  At some point in the future it will use a copy of the beehive data.  Since I have access to the data I can move it unlike when we came from TalkCity.</p>

<p>I like the idea of having the I.P. (ISP#) addresses visible to admins.  It shall be done.</p>

<p>While I'm still working on Ficus, I'll add a section to the FAQ for features that I plan to add so suggest away and I'll add them there and tick them off as I add them.</p>

<p>Stay tuned exciting times ahead my friend.</p>
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>I appreciate the news on the speediness.  Ficus uses caching (saving a copy of pages that don't change very often instead of rebuilding it everytime someone looks at it whether it has changed or not.</p>

<p>One of my aims has been to ensure that it works in browsers on computers, webtv, wiis, blackberries, cell phones etc.</p>

<p>I can do testing for computers, wiis and blackberries (got a bold earlier in the year), for webtv I can kinda try it, but your experiences tell me more.</p>

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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;I don't know about any $49 dollar blackberries up here, I know Rogers will give you one for free with a 3 year contract.  Not a new one though I think it was for Curves.  Still decent though.  It's the plans where they get ya.
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;That's awesome, when and if I ever get my cellphone online activated again, options are nice lol, WAP Gaming is dying out. I "borrowed" alot of ideas from vBulletin but...
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;...was inspired by some other sites too. After almost a half a decade of website administration I hope I'm getting closer to good at it lol. I'm just hoping to get enough members and usage in on this to justify taking up your server space lol.
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&quot;76&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;There's a new feature to Shartak's player profiles where you can declare peaceful intentions and maybe Hope to avoid being playerkilled. Looks like a clever way to sneak closer into enemy villages disguised as an ambassador and then spying on huts or saving up your turns as a noncombatant to unleash a rampage of your own. A pirate in a native settlement is trying this but with over 50 pkills from each native tribe his peaceful intentions aren't credible. I hacked his lifepoints halfway down and left him for the others to heal up or finish off. \&quot;He's all your's.\&quot; Peaceful Intentions does not save you from being attacked by those who'll disregard that peaceful request or by those who won't believe you based on your pkill records lol. Also say you attack someone without checking profile... well I don't get why nobody'd check profiles anyway While attacking, and the message shows up each time you strike a peaceful player. The more I think about it, the less it makes sense lol. PvPkilling, the toughest problem many games are still not understanding how to solve.
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&quot;296&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;Brian Herbet's House Atreides book, a Dune prelude, very good. He's not as good a writer as his dad Frank, not quite as tense and complex, and does let ALOT of typos through, but he knows how to stay interesting, keep things intricately interconnected and weaves a good saga, like his father, but in his own style. I'm almost done with House Atreides, have listened to the House Harkonen audiobook, and this's now got me curious about the 3rd in the series, House Corrino. As for the very final book of all in the series I have a feeling Brian Herbert's going to supply a terrific answer as to what in outer space could be more feared than even the Honored Matres. Nightmares not seen since the Butlerian Jihad I think, the fighting mek vengeance of Dominic Vernius come to reclaim Ix and beyond! But this's really just a guess, I'm not prophesizing here.
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;Meh, that's what the server space is for.
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;Think I'll be swingin me by the Shade site and grabbing a few more select people. Meta-Me can locate a few Astrolagglers. And if I can get on a regular computer thingy lol, maybe library up some Cryptozoology cronies in on this. Maybe brave Aluminus transforming and rolling on into his old tromping grounds and evacuating some other 'bots.
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;Crrrryptozoologicatawhzes! Just got back here from there, that's both here then there lol. Managed to update profile, now if The Manticore was missed badly enough to wanna see what kinda site he helps run these days we'll get visitors. If not: hwowh!
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&quot;200&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;Bump, the Star that passed away was indeed the significant other to Jason Valenti. I think he'll still be working with Lloyd Pye but as for hosting symposiums he might have stepped back from that. This is one of my favorite threads because of the memories it brings back. Very profffesssional atmosphere, clear concise conference, and a variety of speakers that covered the whole spectrum of the field.
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&quot;25&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<font color="#FF0000">My Vampire | The City | Vampires! Sabyr says "So this Vampire walks up to a Human shortly before killing him and asks what exactly is the point of that Soldier Boy song, besides to repeatedly intone the OH noise and avoid having to write more than a memopad of lyrics? Just wondering. DinnerTime!" Malaise and 61st. Sabyr and Human (drink) The vampire Sabyr have drunk 525 pints of blood. rank is Local Legend - next rank at 1000 pints. <a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Sabyr">http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Sabyr</a> </font> <font face="Times New Roman">{I meant to just have this as a spy account for the shadeboard but I like the name itself so it's making a full on bloody comeback to paint the town red in Vampires!}</font>
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&quot;7&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;Hello Guests! I just found out recently myself that this section's not enabled for Guest Posting so if folks are having trouble registering here then we have no way of finding out! So this too shall change. Apologies for that miss up and fob, and regrets to the unknown many we might have lost in leaving them a frustration to wander away from rather than an easy in on a new internet community home.
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;I've implemented a few features as can be seen on the ficus faq page, feel free to send any ideas/complaints/questions.
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;I've made Meta an admin and added an admin section.  Nothing in there yet that you need to be concerned with.
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&quot;95&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;jumpin in my all round racing suit our dearest an most concerted metastrologist has provided the transfer an a extra link to a chat its all there lol ty sun the room is at multiply an the link goes to a chat using msn protocols at sparkpea metastrology lol good to see everyone Peacer&quot;
&quot;95&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;Whoops, and hello here too! Didn't know which you where you were here for a bit there lol. The Metastrology People know about this place now if we just combine the two groups we might have enough people to talk to eachother with lol. You got a list of members there?
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&quot;44&quot;;&quot;49&quot;;&quot;I could not read this one out loud without laughing. <font color="#00FFFF">Yo VIP let' S-impact it ice ice baby, ice ice baby, all right attack co-operate and hear ice is back with my brand-new invention something seizes an influence of me firmly river like a harpoon daily and allabendlich stops it at all yo I don' t know places you the lights and the I' off; ll glowing to rock of the extreme I mic a Vandalen lights you may grow a stage and you a chunk like a candle a dance to go attack to the loudspeaker, roar to I' m, which kill your brain, like a poisonous mushroom dead, if I play a lubricant melody all than the best am smaller a capital crime love you it or you leave you to it better profit weight you to improve impact bull' suck the child don' T-play if it a problem yo I' gave; ll it an examining you solve the hooks, during my DJ him out rotate freezing you ice baby vanillla freezing you ice baby vanillla freezing you ice baby vanillla freezing you ice baby vanillla the party jump now there if the bass inside stepped and the Vegas are pumpin' Fast to the point to the point no falsifying I' m, the MC' cooks; s like lbs a bacon burning it if it ain' t fast and speedily I goes moved, if I hear a basin and a hello hat with souped up speed I' m on a role and a it' S-time, to go to solo Rollin' in my 5,0 with my rag top side down my hair cannot burn those through girlies on the readiness of application, which moves straight wavelike, around to say hello in such a way stopped you I drove straight to contents on pursuit to the following attack I blew up past left and a I' m, that to the following block precedes the block was dead Yo thus I drove to A1A to the beachnear avenue away girls was hot, smaller than Bikinis basic Rockman loving, the Lamborghinis drives jealous ' A cause I' m, that out my receives Shay with teachings and a vanilla with nine reading off for the chunks on the wall the mad leave in the lurch, because the they' ill function; RH as fully of eight balls shots schellte out as a bell I seized my nine all, which was I upper sections heard traps on the concrete material fast jumped into my car struck to the gas to Bumpet to the shock absorber the avenue' s packs I' m, which try, away before jackers the Steckfassung too receive police on the scene know you, what I mean you led me confronted above all Schmiereunholde if it a problem yo I' gave; ll it you solve an examining the hooks, during my DJ him out rotate taking you attention ' cause for I' m a lyric poet Miami' s on the scene straight in the case it didn' t know it my city, those the whole bass note caused enough to shake to the holes in the ground and step ' Cause my style' s like a chemical overflow feasible rhymes, you sight and to feel can leave led and formed this are a concept we it to exaggeration and you with this step to wish Shay play on the fading disk as one ninja cut like a razor-blade, so fast, the other DJs condemned say if my rhyme a drug I' was; D-sale it by the gram stops it my version if it' S-time, to keep loose magnetized by mic, during I my saft steps if it a problem yo I' gave; ll it you solve an examining the hooks, during Shay him out rotate freezing you ice baby vanilla freezing you vanilla of the ice baby (oh-oh) freezing you ice baby vanilla freezing you ice baby vanilla ice-cream Yo man let' s leave here word to its mother cold weather of the ice ice baby also the ice ice baby also cold weather cold weather also the ice ice baby also cold weather cold weather also ice ice baby</font> Lmao, no rhyme and no rhythm, no that I'd ever know the difference. I never bought this album back in 1993 from a Goodwill store and found myself kinda thinking it was cool, so I just wouldn't know, ya know?
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&quot;6&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;Updates to the webpages <a href="Http://Community.Webtv.Net/Metaphorm/">Http://Community.Webtv.Net/Metaphorm/</a> some have come, some have gone. Blog time! Present mood: Licorice. Favorite flavor: still waking up. Coffee and the Celtic Women CD playing in the background, having doubts on it's authenticity, too modern and jazzy. Having burger, salsa, and pepper jack wraps tonight, quick easy and oh so greasy, good stuff. Have updated Chore Wars site, brought back the Shade type missions all under one easy heading. Might set up another Chore Wars server for All ages and leave the Shade one up for immature content lol not sure yet. Valentine's passed like a brief red and purple and pink beast of foil wrapping and candy and it's sicker more demented neighbor Easter is on the way already on store shelves, duckies and bunnies and nausea. Guess I'm feeling negative lol. Time passes.
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;43&quot;;&quot;Love that quote!: "Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in a square hole, the ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules, and they have no respect for the status quo.You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them, because they change things. They push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, and are the ones who'll do it." - Apple Computer TV Ad" that just about sums you up there, if not a few of us as well. I'm thinking if that site does work on cellphone I might reactivate web service or find a phone that's more optimized for web I mean both lol, yep there's my sign, good night sleep well everybody.
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&quot;95&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<p>...I really must look through all of the posts I couldn't previously see!</p>

<p>I am here now, kind of, though I have a feeling I'm going to spending any extra time I have fixing Metastrology....I miss our front page :(</p>

<p>Anyways! I'm going to look through everything I missed.</p>

<p>Miss ya guys!</p>
<div class="sig">Never Take Life Too Seriously, Nobody Gets Out Alive Anyways</div>&quot;
&quot;263&quot;;&quot;41&quot;;&quot;I've added a settings menu for user settings and a thingy to set your avatar (profile) picture.  Still lots to do.
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;42&quot;;&quot;Oh cool, and Tell me about it, lol. I just reformatted our ChoreWars gamesite, it's ready to unveil to the Shaders very soon, soon as I'm sure it's ready to be Shadalized. I changed up two Resumes and am getting them ready to send, one's got an innovative sound clip to be added to it, been a crazy weekend. But I gotta get outta this pathetic excuse for a job! Insurance won't pay for injured dignities and dislocated selfworths lol. I should get another To Do List notebook for internet stuff cause if I'm not swamped on free time, I'm fogged up and zoning out, sometimes both lol. I blame the ADHD! Yez, that's iiit.
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&quot;95&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;She Speaks! THanks Midnite, I'll check out the Multiply Site as soon as if I can at all. I got invited to join a multiply community once but the darn thing was impossible to get into, was not accepting my login / registry, so we'll see! {presses into the link and takes a smoke break to allow site to load} ANd that frontpage IS awesome, my compliments to the artist.
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&quot;95&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;All these sites devoted to little old me (bats eyelashes) and yet maybe not enough of little old me to devote to all these sites and I had no idea bats had eyelashes! Welcome Back! I forgot you had all those nicks lol, and I thought I was metaphrenic. (right guys? And a BarberShop Quartet from the SciFi Channel shouts in unison: \&quot;Right!\&quot;) I checked out the Multiply group. I thought it'd let me post but no, I pressed Submit (cLiCk!cLiCk!cLiCk!cLiCk!cLiCk!cLiCk!cLiCk!cLiCk!cLiCk!cLiCk!cLiCk!cLiCk!) nothing posted I think, unless you now have about 6+ multiple guest postings there. Still! It'll at least let me. read? It does look good though! I'll just be conspicuously silent and absent but I'll have something typed up for you to post there to explain to folks there why, it's nothing personal, it's technical lol. It's archaeological, The WebboLackoComputyrannodialupugnusaurus to be exacto.
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&quot;95&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>Okay...I haven't been here for forever...</p>

<p>Anyways, I moved Metastrology over to Multiply. There need A LOT of work done there and I despise the blog-style message board but I made navigation a bit easier but creating seperate content boxes on the main page so we have something resembling seperate categories.</p>

<p>When (erm..if) posting there you have to add a tag to your message for it to appear up in the right section...and the Art &amp; Poetry section seems to be malfunctioning.</p>

<p><br />
I want to create a custom design for Metastrology, but I don't have any time right now to mess with CSS and a cheeky website, so I used one of the custom-made layouts available on Multiply.</p>

<p>I don't know how often I can make it over there right now, have myself stuck up to my ears in work, school, volunteering and moving.</p>

<p>Anyways, miss you guys and I'll hopefully see you guys over at Metastrology!</p>

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<a href="http://metastrology.multiply.com">http://metastrology.multiply.com</a>/</p>

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(((((HUGS)))))</p>

<p>-MidniteSun </p>

<p>(aka MidniteStorm...&amp; TwiztdFidgt, IMustBeNutz, lilvirgogirl, BrokenShards, &amp; Canehdian_BC...Sunny, Midnut...etc)</p>
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;40&quot;;&quot;Greatly looking forward to trying it up!
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;39&quot;;&quot;<p>I should hope that 100 chars would be sufficient, but all the profile answers have the same char limit so it's not an issue.</p>

<p>On the weekend I added support for smilies - things like :) will automagically get transformed into the applicable image.</p>
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&quot;95&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>I don't have a membership, and it won't let me join.  I'll ask Aqrn if she has one.</p>

<p>Midnight can't login here?  Do we know why?  Bad password?  Technical issues?</p>
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&quot;95&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;I'll go take a look, think it was computer-related but her wordings may sm it up better.
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&quot;95&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<font face="Microsoft Sans Serif"> Important Announcement The MSN Groups service will close in February 2009. You can move your group to Multiply, MSN’s partner for online groups. <a href="mailto:Metastrologymetastrology@groups.msn">Metastrologymetastrology@groups.msn</a>.c m Metastrology    *Message Board*    Astrology    Mythology    T eology    Religions    Parapsychology    Ghostly Subjects    Cryptozoology    Art & Poetry    MetaMedia    Pictures    Me bers Goof Off    Documents    Calendar    Links    Contact List        Tools General : Chat Room Message 1 of 2 in Discussion  
From: peacer  (Original Message)Sent: 9/8/2008 8:42 AM
i have found a chat forum that mimics the old msn chat its called sparkpea chat /spcn ? I am trying to set-up a link ( god only knows how i am with this but im gonna try later this week im going to be in the room just to get aquianted again with the set-up
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From: MidniteSun247Sent: 9/14/2008 5:07 AM
That sounds great, Peace. I miss the old Metaphorum at TC and never go to the new one because I can't stand dealing with my computer freaking out about the site and not letting me view anything. Maybe it'll get some more discussions going on, linking back up to Metastrology.
All in all, this sounds like a smart plan.
Miss you, Peacer!
 
Notice: Microsoft has no responsibility for the content featured in this group.</font> <font color="#FFFF00">I lost Middy's email in one of my last address changes, very frustrating being me sometimes, but I see Aqrnicus made it over there! Awesome, thankya thankya thankya, may we be overrun with Fidgets that are Twistd imminently. {and whoever else MetastrologyMSN's gathered, are they absotively sure that's not Rach?!}</font>
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;38&quot;;&quot;Male, Female, Undecided, Transitional, Mechanical, Both, Incorrect or Fill in the Blank, Or not. Works for both gender and preference lol, eh my birth town was Portland Oregon, there's stranger in that strange land. Fill in the blank works if nothing else. I don't think anyone's original, current  or future gender goals would exceed 100 characters lol.
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&quot;299&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;Real quick, just before I head to bed, Kevan's at the .Org's got some new net toys, among them is <p>My band is <b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Futuro_Se_Fue">El Futuro Se Fue</a></b> and our new album is <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Under_a_Shady_Tree">Under a Shady Tree</a></i>.</p><ol><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PLAT_domain">PLAT domain</a></li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kavita_Rao">Kavita Rao</a></li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumberland_Presbyterian_Center">Cumberland Presbyterian Center</a></li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Battleaxe_%2528D118%2529">HMS Battleaxe (D118)</a></li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dekemhare">Dekemhare</a></li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CFSH-FM">CFSH-FM</a></li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMCS_Tecumseh">HMCS Tecumseh</a></li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_fiction">Crime fiction</a></li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Paulson">Thomas Paulson</a></li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_2000_Chechnya_suicide_bombings">July 2000 Chechnya suicide bombings</a></li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papuan_epaulette_shark">Papuan epaulette shark</a></li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B.N.I._%2528Batteries_not_Included%2529">B.N.I. (Batteries not Included)</a></li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Fintans_Hospital_GAA">St Fintans Hospital GAA</a></li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_glossing_abbreviations">List of glossing abbreviations</a></li><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boerentoren">Boerentoren</a></li></ol><p>This was autogenerated from random Wikipedia article names. <a href="http://thesurrealist.co.uk/album.php">Get your own Wikipedia Album</a>.</p> a new way to WikiSurf if I ever saw one. When I wikisurf I go on there and remember something I'm curious about, look it up, find something else in that article to click on, look it up, until I'm off on so much a tangental bent the topic I wind up on is over ten degrees separated. Wikiquote's fun too, love reading that stuff aloud. Wikimedia Commons is one of the best places for a lowtechnot like me to find free graphic goodies. It's very prone to vandalism though! I remember looking up info on George Noory, one of the current hosts of Coast To Coast AM and finding some derogatives saying he only acts like he knows everything and that he's really going to hell. Hazarding a guess here that was Not from a fan. The internet, a great source of info, but even on wiki, you must reference "Grain Of Salt." Good site, good Night.
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&quot;298&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<font face="Tahoma">Manticore's Story! <br />
Introduction: <br />
What I've chosen after so long to finally put to words here I'm still going to submit as Fiction concerning these happenings as I'm into letting people decide for themselves, rather than waste energy and mood fighting off debates on the validity of supposed real life claims. Names are changed of course, but the situations were given full permission to post, as long as identity and locations were secreted. These are things as I remember them, from the first time that Manticore [me], and my Wife [Gryphon] first moved to the area [my mom] Amazon lived, and we'll call that one Olympus as it's pretty darn close to the Olympic Mountains and we're on the whole Mythological kick for namings anyways lol. Well, the first encounter's pretty well described in Sightings there on Cryptozoology.Com and as the story progresses you'll see that it was only the beginning. <br />
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A ".Com" for Cryptozoology! <br />
Analyzing the sounds we heard earlier the first momentous night, somewhere between a bellowing dog or man, and the encore of sounds sounding like a giant frustrated owl that in direction and distance seemed to be performing a halfmoon crescent of pacing and voicing until 2 am, sounding as if it were challenging me to come out and face it Manticore & co were all understandably concerned and had the feeling that this was only the beginning of the festivities. It wasn't a werewolf, it's yell and retreat down the driveway as fast as Manticore was headed the opposite direction didn't indicate any kind of confident predator, but maybe somethign that was used to having the night and that territory to itself. <br />
Gryphon was in the camptrailer and heard the bellow but thought it was Manticore & Amazon goofing around. Not even lol. Amazon thogh had a different idea and given their surroundings seemd completely possible. Eh, in the void realm of complete cluelssness, about anything fills the gap. Amazon suggested mildly, matter of factly maybe it was a Sasquatch. She went on to detail previous happenings there, a tall shadow that walked by the high windows at night, some livestock robberies, footprints that were bare in snow. <br />
Manticore then knew he had a mystery in front of him and he'd read of monsters, ghosts, aliens, demons since he learned how to read and the fields of research concerning each lended a fantastic reality to each being, happenings later in life showed that old adage of more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of some fresher light. It may not have been a calling, but it had to at least be some kind of significant something. The Library had internet access and so in typing Bigfoot into the Yahoo search Engine and scrolling down the lists there came the milestone viewing of something called Cryptozoology.Com. <br />
Discussions of such an amazing nature that they made Manticore's current dilemma seem routine took place here and there. His first foray into the Online Message Board FOrum was this, and in many ways that can get freakier than a walk into dark woods during a new moon without a flashlight, or more frustrating than underbrush made up of total mud and blackberry bushes. Still, it proved to be an invaluable resource and Manticore met people he'd now look back on as knowing for years. he ever enthusiastic Ella a Den Mother to us researchers and fervent BF F&B Believer, the brave and bold Ben Huntin who as it turned out was almost a neighbor to the region and was experiencing similar events and many others. It was shortly within that Manticore braved posting his Sightings and logged off to hit the books, and the trails.   <br />
The Naming of Sasquatches! <br />
You'll notice along the way here in this story the Sasquatches, in their estimated number and identity, have names. Lola got her's from a Pringles commercial at the time that used the song Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets, and as Pringles was sometimes left out to eat, well there ya go. If you preferred a more seriously origin for the name, it could also be said to be short for "Lowlander", as she for periods of time seperated only by weeks or days frequented Amazon's lower side of the mountains with her antics. Junior, of undetermined gender, but a possible offspring or younger sibling earned a label for the childsize footprints once left in snow up in the higher reaches of uninhabitated hills. The Bull, was so named by Manticore for one night the vocalizations were really going and close enough to hear sounded off from further distances, in a deeper moan that sounded so much like a bull that to this day who knows it could have been. <br />
Lola and Junior were the ambassdors to the humans though braving more close brushes, and interactions, even months apart the names were never forgotten, and had the bonus of being able to use when amongst civilized but nonbelieving company. <br />
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Sasquatch Drifts the Wood. <br />
A nice sunny day for a Hike one weekend and Manticore trudged up one nearby DNR road that split off into several interesting trails that ended in culdesacs and dead-ends, most with knockdown gorgeous views of the lowerlands, the sea, and even the far-off city. A thin sliver of darkened stain civilization cast upon the horizontal surface of the green land like mold on food. It was thoughts like this he found himself going with as he found his rest spot for the day. He set down his coat and closed his eyes, sensing the motions of the cooled mountain breeze pushing aside the warmer still air of summer. He got up and explored his kickback area and found a pile of Madrona driftwood, like the type he found in abundance on the shore of one of the local rivers that ran into the sea there. <br />
You know the kind? The bark comes right off and you have left the wood itself almost dayglo orange and nubby, durable. Well, it's one of those times nobody's watching and you can be yourself or do whatever comes to mind, so Manticore... made Spears! He tightly wound strips of tin can he found from an old campire in the area, others wound up with broken off glass tips, but it was again getting dark. Quickly as it does when you're far off into your own little world, and you left your snekkin watch at home lol. So only maybe most of the most usable madrona driftwood were turned into spears and the rest were left unaltered beside the finished pile. The next morning, [and you'll hear this phrase alot, as it seems most of the magic happens at nighttime], Manticore woke up and stepped ouside to stretch, and nearly stepped on a closely laid pile of madrona driftwood sticks placed directly in front of where he stepped out from his door. Evidently the product had demand? <br />
Were Sasquatch fishermen, assumed to at least know how to use sticks in water like chimpanzees used sticks to eat ants asking for more of the latest model in primitive sporting goods? And the real corker?- I guess would be why was Manticore compelled to make spears of those sticks anyway? <br />
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Flour Patch, Kids? <br />
Amazon had chickens she let loose to peck around the property, Manticore's mom fed them old flour in a pile out on the ground, but always there was just some of it left, as when you get low enough intot he flour, and it's scattered enough you end up eating dirt. Never tried it myself since my skateboarding days anyways, eating dirt lol, but I'm guessing the chickens weren't too keen on it either as there was always some left. And this is a good thing, it gives the Manticore another chapter to his stories. A short story about long footsteps. See as usual the area had a nice thick rain that night and everything domesticated was under shelter except for something Not so domesticated who lives alongside us unseen in the green. The flour's usefullness was in that it'd picked up tracks, and was tracked a good distance along. No definite footprints, but the staggered steps, in stride, if tried to follow step for step were not something for someone not flexible enough for near Splits. Manticore guessed maybe 3.5 to 4 feet spaces between the patches of compressed soggy flour, that stayed consistent from the flour pile, past Manticore's place, fading all the way as the flour was rubbed off large feet by friction and rain. A nice soggy night for a stroll, but such a careless or deliberate evidence leaving behind from an entity reputed to be much much more careful than this.   <br />
Off the Beaten path. <br />
The dirt pit down a road a piece seemd to be the most likely place to try looking for tracks and if it t'were no success well it was an excuse for Manticore & Gryphon to have some sort of outing. It was a real large area of impressionable surface but showed off no definite results they sought, the camera never got to come out and click, at least not there. <br />
The long walk and talk back was interrupted by a feeling Manticore got, a trail off the road looked very interesting and curious Manticore hopped the creek in the ditch and speedwalked into the woods. Gryphon being shorter and a bit of a city girl lol was a bit later in catching up to Manticore who stood looking down at a mud patch with a large gouge in it. It took very little imagination to see what that shape was. <br />
Pictures and diagrams of tediously studied casts and drawings came to mind. This was a footprint and not where they had expected to get on seen at. 14 inches long est judging by it being 1-2 inches longer than a size 12 wide boot and as wide at the heel as the front of the boot was. The big toe was about the size, not shape lol, of a golf ball. The camera came out, pics were snapped for original untampered first sight site , er... site sight?, perspective shot of it including a cigarette pack, the boot, leaves pulled out of the print so more definition could be seen. Yes, it could have been anything, but darned if that wasn't a convincing arguement for Sasquatch in the area, being that was the 7 foot tall estimated suspect, according to the Fahrenbach Formula 7foot = 14inch track, and it jibed with the 14 impressions found in the hardpack riverbed type soil on the property proper. Manticore himself was pleased with the shots, and if they never convinced anyone but himself that was good enough for him. <br />
What leads people off the beaten path towards such lucky chance encounters, the type that have you riding a horse you rapidly dismount to film a full on shot of a large hairy biped in bluff creek, or just vaulting a ditch on a whim and snapping a few pics of a hole in some mud that may do no more than fit into the piece in a puzzle in one's own increasingly strange experience? <br />
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Junior Rolls Along & The Ditch Thumps. <br />
The nights around the area we'll just call "Olympus" were sometimes full of their own mischievous mysteries, that defied explanation seemingly for the fun of it, or for it's own sake. <br />
Mother Nature broke into eery dance there out of the blue.. er black... just to raise eyebrows before fading out laughing. One night Manticore was walking downhill when a moving shape made silver-gray in the halfmoonlight appeared to be hunched under the overhang part of his camp trailer, bowed head, hunched shoulders ending in searching arms and hands that rested on squatted knees. The startled face that looked up at Manticore was indistinguishable other than appearing to be darker than it's fuzzed body and it lurched away, to perform an odd rolling tumbling escape made up of sideways and diagonal somersaults of sorts ending in a silent run. Junior, being only the size of maybe a 10 year old human boy was unusual in that he was that agile, that plain odd, and out that late at night. That and the little brat was picking apart one of Gryphon's garbage bags full of plants she'd pruned and uprooted after they dried and died. Kids no matter the species, excel at messes. <br />
Other times at night, in the silence unique to the deep dark forest nights they knew, Manticore could hear slapping bare feet on the road, usually before a car went by, but also at their own random intervals that you had to have the chance opportunity to be outside at the times they happened, like reading that run-on sentence in one breath and making sense outta it lol. Well, the one time I'll tel of here was when Manticore had had a full fun night of drumming, and playing flute for his own benefit and those of Lola, Junior and The Bull as well if they were close. Rock knocking on the bench was fun to, hearing a knock of a rock on a far off tree, answering it, the knocks would draw closer, and Manticore would still mimic them, down to number and rhythm of strikes. The closest one seemed only a mile away at the furthest. Manticore answered it and silence. <br />
Tension and uncertainty whether he was being watched or the game for tonight was just plain over preceded the definite slapping of feet concerningly headed right To Him! A heavy whump in the ditch as something heavy leapt from it's bound caused Manticore to stand up suddenly, cautiously. You can research the heck out of these things, encounter the unexplained until your life makes X-Files look boring, but when it happens, you'll still sit up and take interest.   <br />
Lola, Patsy Cline and... microwaved chicken? <br />
There seemed to be a group of trees in what you could call a yard in Olympus that Lola gave Manticore two unforgettable encounters in. <br />
Once when Manticore had a plate of microwaved chicken he was taking back down to his camp trailer for sandwiches, as the bread was down there, he possibly found he and his plate resembling a waiter to an eager customer. <br />
As he walked down, plate held by fingertips as it was still very hot an approaching rhythm of groundthumps whumped towards him and stopped. Manticore stopped too, as he felt his way blocked, couldn't see much but what he could Not see was the subtly varied shades of starlit tree needles his above average nightsight usually told him not to run into. Coming from being just inside seconds ago all he could postulate was something like the WWE [wwf at the time] Wrestler "Kane", but wearing shoulder pads! As calmly as possible, but this still being just a bit much for him, Manticore backed up and made for the house to get a flashlight, he could see where he was going true, but wanted to know where whatever It was was going, and was going to do. And of course by the time he returned outside the large shadow was gone. guess a dinner by flashlight was not quite the way the customer preferred it's al fresco. <br />
Sasquatch imitate too, birds, animal noises, maybe even language, and they love music. <br />
Believe all that or not if you want, not any tones off my tunes lol. Manticore found this out returning from a neighbors place late one night, past that aforementioned cluster of trees. <br />
Manticore, whistling past the graveyard so to speak, sang the first song to come to mind, "I Go Out Walking, After Midnight", the Patsy Cline one, that Manticore knew Willie Nelson was the real Brains behind, darnitall lol. A grunt, humming the same approximation of it joined in and stopped seconds after Manticore did in trying to hear it. Slightly off rhythm and forced in husky deepness that to Manticore said Sasquatch Singer it was nonetheless noteworthy. Wouldn't win the Grammy fur sure, but alot more interesting. <br />
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With Respect to Elders and Native Wisdom. <br />
Manticore's best lengthy eyewitness account was probably his own, meaning to interview a village elder he ended up being questioned himself, and when both parties knew eachother was on the level and sincere, a interchange began. This kind lady we'll keep anonymous too just to be on the polite side and call her hmmm... ThunderBird. T-bird showed Manticore various old legends about woodland beings like The Basket Ogress, the Wendigo/Wetigo, and those he'd never thought of called The Little Helpers who served as spotters and scouts for their larger Sasquatchian brethren. She asked Manticore about his hairy cohabitants and they came to some conclusions, the first harrying hilarious encounter was a mutual scare-off that carried on for the rest of the night under not so clear reasons, as Manticore researched he was also being researched, and gradually ThunderBird described to him that he and this Sasquatch he encountered were developing some sort of interaction. She seemed as intrigued as he was as to the frequency and intensity of such a rare situation probably even as Manticore was just your ordinary white anglo-american mutt, with some possible native american blood to him. <br />
[no royalty though, probably just normal working class natives like himself, only they could tan lol] She was reminded of something she was told that the Sasquatch seemed drawn to those with red or auburn hair, Manticore patted his curly mat of scalp and smiled, but this aspect of the lore couldn't have come from before the time of white men coming ashore, it had to be recent. Redheaded Indians were as rarely seen as Sasquatch he'd reckon. It was a great visit, relieving as counselling, inspiring as an Amway conference except without the start-up cost and material sales lol, and more informative than any one book had been at least in it's ways. He walked back on down the road to the main body of the reservation, head full of answers, but more questions.   <br />
Footprints on Native Ground. <br />
Word got around the tribe at an almost uncomfortable level that there was a sasquatch researcher in the area who'd seen their wild cousins out in the wilds. Many shrugged in disbelief or casual granted acceptance. Others came forward with their own stories of close brushes in the close brush. Salmon nets being pulled out of the rivers, ripped apart and emptied. <br />
Dumpsters pushed over by something strong enough to do it, and strong smelling like dirty socks or rotten eggs. Large forms in the trees bordering people's yards. Screams and whistles in the night all around. Manticore went for a quick walk to some reputed hotspots with camera in hand and shot pics of snapped off scotch broom with stems twice as big around as brooms, snapped to 90 degree angles and twisted near a flattened bedding down area similar to an elk or deer's preference in the dirt and moss. Manticore also had to smile as he'd found himself the help of a self-described indian guide who showed him around some sightings areas. The walk and the talk of Sasquatching continued to dusk. Manticore detailed some memorized data and some on how things in nature could resemble them and vice versa in low light. He looked at a tall blackened stump off in the distance, thought to use it as an example but by the time he got his guide's attention the darn thing was gone, perfect example. Neither could really find it again after Manticore first saw it. Manticore's friend chuckled shrugged and they wound their way back to the house for Wrestling watching. To the Native American it's not as huge a deal, not to be taken for granted, definitely respected, but of no danger. Like anything in nature they share spiritual relation to, you respect it, it respects you.   <br />
Girl Talk! <br />
Manticore and Amazon and a contingent of the local tribe planned a raiding party jk funny visual though, actually were off to the Casino for Bingo, beers and other casino type stuff. <br />
Gryphon being the not as social type opted to stay home with her books and music. It did seem dark, late & anxious by herself you can imagine, out in the deeper woods solo in her dwelling. Gryphon began to worry about Manticore getting back safely when motion was detected outside the window, and an "Ook? Oohk?" nice was heard. Gryphon reported it as sounding female, deeper, huskier, like a tape slowed down, but definitely, as any female would know, a fellow female. Gryphon began to worry now, not afraid of Lola necessarily, as she did step out, and run up the hill to use the phone in the dark of night, but thought maybe Lola was trying to tell her something, and so called a house on the rez and got hold of Manticore & Co. back from the casino and wrapping up dropping off their tribal partiers with more beers and goodbyes. <br />
Manticore was told the story in full and he was getting better at acting on these things as his research knowledge base increased, the common sense thing sent him to look at the area below the 8 foot high window, no tracks, but the ground looked fairly trampled in anxious shufflings, plants and dirt flattened and some even broken. <br />
Question left here was which female made which more nervous about Manticore's whereabouts and condition, and was there a connection at all? <br />
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Breaking Bread. <br />
A loaf of bread and an experiment involving Sasquatch possibly understanding the Native American Language used for thousands of years in their particular locale started this one off. <br />
Manticore spread a line of white bread on a trail and waited until he got that feeling of something nearby watching him and stepped inside for the night. The next morning only a few pieces were gone if any and the experiment had to get done soon, as the rains were on the way later that week. Manticore then used a combination of Body Language, miming eating and rubbing his belly, feeling a bit silly. He then tried the Clallam words for Eat, closest he knew was something that sounded like Uohma Cheehnay Ischehn, meaning "sit down and eat", a pinecone fell at his feet after lightly hitting his leg, he inspected it curiously when a small rock did the same. Not wanting the ammo to increase in size, the Manticore went inside again, the next morning all the bread was gone. The mystery there was not what ate it, but being hopeful as he was, was whether it was the Clallam Words or the body language?   <br />
Dinner And a Movement! <br />
Manticore by this time in the tellings was starting to get better and better at setting up effective feeding areas for Lola & Junior. <br />
Amazon and Manticore out shopping would always amusedly buy an extra portion of foods for "our hairy uphill neighbors". By process of elimination, or whatever was left UNeliminated, they found meats like Jerky, Elk, Salmon were eaten, if not too heavily spiced or processed. pastries too, unfrosted, minimal powder but fruitfilled was okay. Grains, cereals and stuff like that was cleaned up enthusiastically from the old cracked bowl and weathered frying pan. A stack of chopped log about 5 ft high with a dish at top was set up once. <br />
Smartly Manticore figured if the nocturnal snack attackers were quadrapeds they'd knock over the thin structure trying to rear up to stand and eat. As an additional measure once bipedal capability was seemingly assured, a manual dexterity test was set up. Donut holes arrayed evenly spaced under and between green apples that would have required pushing aside to get at if one used a snout to eat were set out a night, later in the morning the donut holes were gone, apples left only slightly disturbed. <br />
Once a pan was left out thickly poured with raisin bran, that pan was heard to scrapingly come off it's wooden roost, munching sounds off in the distance further under a large oak, messy lappings, snuffings and openmouth crunching, and then the sound of the pan being set down with a careful soft klunk. <br />
Sometimes when food was Not left out, then other sounds would come along to remind Gryphon, Manticore and Amazon that orders were waited for, and the forest cafe customers were restless. <br />
Twice the chickenwire twine that held the feeding pan hanging near the trailer was twanged impatiently, windless night too. And just the once, bark was thrown at the outside of the main house until in being ignored it resorted to full blocks of the chopped wood, once even punching the walls hard enough to make the hanging shirts drying near the fireplace to swing up from the walls slightly. Manticore by now was getting as used to this as one could, and rolled his eyes, stood up and wished Amazon good night before departing to his camp trailer to hang out outside playing flute, drums, whistling, and of course the feeding. <br />
The way to a woman's heart, ya know, no matter the genus I guess. Manticore though would really sum it up as just an expectance, a routine of mutual advantage. Him for the barely seen sights and hardly heard sounds, and They for the completely enjoyed junk foods.   <br />
Disexemplary Example of an Inexplicably Unexplainable Expedition - with No Excuse for it! <br />
First of all, bring a darn map, lol, compass. <br />
Don't just, uh well, do like Manticore did, ask to be dropped off at the peak miles away from known woods, offer to hike your way back, all the while searching for evidence of something Manticore calls a Sasquatch. Good news is, Manticore did get to note it all down on tape, 25 minutes of it being cursings and crashings as he slipped and tripped through weeds and mud, he edits that out of the copies. <br />
One area of trees stripped of bark at an average of uniform height unreachable by human arms by 2 feet, make of that what you will. As it's often said if you know what to look for then it's easy to manufacture the evidence, if you don't, then evidence is overlooked, but the stripped bark stood out. A creature with the jaw bone structure and power comparative to a large gorilla aided in chewing by the mandible structure aided in chewing by it's leverage of bite and saggital crest attached jawing musculature,... well to say aiding in chewing twice in the same explanation is kind of stupid.., But you get the point right? See: Giganto Jawbone found in BC for the visual. So those stripped trees as a dietary zone seemed possible. Well to make a long story boring, it soon got dark, Manticore found a skink with a large gnat on it's face and pried it free with twigs, and released the lizard who Manticore on tape named "Peek", later got convincingly lost, found a lake few humans have ever seen called of course, "Lost Lake", making his way down the hill at night, then back home to recount his adventures, review the tape and call it a night, and a hiked well liked, if not ideally striked... out on. A little perspective on the S'quatch though, even Manticore, used to the silence and peace of the woods, tended to avoid the noisome properties of Humans and thus was able to journey unseen through miles of woods sometimes a rock's throw away from fencelines, houses, full of barkin dogs who smelled him, but humans not seeing them. These woods hide well. This expedition we reading didn't get to See a sasquatch in, but for that part there, got to BE sasquatch, which in many parts of this tale was just as valuable. <br />
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The End of it All? <br />
There came a time for the magic of it all to be questioned, a grounding reality check, a crisis of faith and triumph of doubt though. Amazon and Manticore were on the way out for lunch and some needed shopping when a rangy dog trotted in the way. The thing was startled, and quite stupid so it stood it's ground confused and making a very familiar noise. It was bellowing an elongated series of barks that came out as one solid yell. Manticore felt a weight thump in his chest and asked how long that dog had lived in the area. <br />
Manticore was having supper at a nearby neighbors when a dark form appeared at the door, easily way over 6 foot tall this being had dirt so deep in it's caucasian features the skin appeared black and leathery and about of the same shade as it's shaggy hair and beard. <br />
Manticore politely, after this guy departed, asked who their visitor was, a hermitlike individual who lived in a bus up in the hills, a veteran of war and very quiet, not very social. <br />
Every now and then he'd come down from his secluded environs to have some food and company. He seemed a tad bit crazy too, but as of now Manticore began to wonder abot his own sanity. <br />
There was alot to think about, was The Sasquatch just a distraction, an entertaining delusion to ground himself and divert his attention away from the rigors of his living situation? A coping mechanism? An expression of primal man manifesting in the night as a mysterious being or extension of one's own nocturnal psychological archetypes? Would it change Manticore either way should the scales tip toward one answer or the other? <br />
As is the nature of some researches, we look for answers without and within, and the search for truth can't be successful unless we're ready to accept what form it takes when we succeed at finding it. Will it blow or minds and change the world in an astounding new way with forever altering how we see things in a life we normaly took for granted as mundane grey space we go through the motions in? Or will it end in disappointment, embarassment, and a depressing return to all that we've known and will ever know? <br />
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>When the GroundMeta pokes his head out from under a pile of Stuff To Do and sees his Shadow it's PhormHog day lol. <br />
Sorry about the delay but I slapped myself with a tall stack To Do for this weekend, places to go, people to be and now am almost caught up. My Dialup doesn't go as fast as my Thinkup. </p>

<p>Heading on in now, and hiding there lol if anyone comes by looking for me I fell into net coma and flatlined loading a page but am expecting a hard drive implant from a compatible donor, like a toaster oven or a pencil sharpenerrrsometimes I'm just not funny...,</p>

<p>BBL!</p>
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;Refreshening seeing things in a whole new format that loads quickly and to the point. Just a few questions and additions. Is that Admin section viewable by guests? And the Ficus Features? What I got at least can come up with for now is what The TypeCastle is about anddd.., (it's hard to put into brief wordings lol.) Maybe something like:  <font color="#0000FF">The TypeCastle, built with Thoughts instead of Bricks, Games and Fun for a Roof, Various Occult Ologies Despite the Lack of Proof, a Community forum and Internet Home, a Foundation of Well-Run Categories of which you All can Roam, Guarded by the Moderators - Ruled by Administrators, Free from Stalkers Lurkers Flamers Spies and Other types of Haters, the Culmination of what's Said and Fun from Predecessor Sites, Amalgamation Mix Gestalt of Unique & Curious Writes, People being theirselves here adding color to the place, be they crazy serious genius hilarious or just from outer space, We talk about the stars or happenings here on Earth, we discuss stuff like Death Life and even Rebirth, Just about any topic you can think of or can type can be found within this site or you yourself can hype, So come on in and relax awhile in a place on the 'Net with no Hassle, the one and only Kingdom TownSitezenshipped TypeCastle.</font> Eh, it's a work in progress lol. I really should try coming up with some kinda avatar...,
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>Currently the admin section is visible to people who don't log in (guests), but this is only temporary.  I haven't yet written the smarts to stop them yet, but it's in the plan.</p>

<p>As for the ficus features - I'll only keep it around (in the FAQ) while I'm working on Ficus.  I needed someplace to keep track of it and it seemed as good a place to stuff it as any.</p>

<p>I'll put that description in for now, someday you'll be able to edit it from the admin page.</p>

<p>As for the avatars eventually you'll be able to set it up through the settings menu, but in the meantime you can let me know which pic you'd like for each of the phorms (either email me the picture or give me a link) and I'll set it up for you initially.  </p>

<p>Thanks for the feedback Meta.</p>
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&quot;7&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<font face="Times New Roman" size="4" color="#0000FF">font face="Tahoma"&gt;<i><b>gads!  i have no idea how to post anymore...been a long time fer me!  i just can't turn down the opportunity to give you a hard time tho .  So here I am.....why am i the only member????   do i know anyonyone here besides mteaphormy?</b></i></font>&quot;
&quot;7&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>I think I know you, I've heard your name at any rate.  I'm Agrajag, Aqrn's hubby.  Ooh!  There is a thread around here somewhere explaining who is who from the old Talk City days.   Where is it here....</p>

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&quot;274&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;Robbie Burns Day is coming up soon, same day as the Chinese New Year, the author of Auld Lang Syne and more. Prepare for Poetry readings, Haggis, with Laddies and Lassies toasting eachother, maybe Roasting, who knows lol. I'm not much a Haggis guy though so I'd demand a glass of Scotch for each Haggis served. Mrs.Meta is already excavating for her Gillies for the event, myself I will dance, maybe even recite, but I will not wear a Kilt for less than $1,000.00.
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&quot;274&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>$1000.00 eh?  I'm partially curious about how such an amount was arrived at, and partially saddened that dignity these days sells for so little...</p>

<p>Then I thought about what I could/would buy with 1k....</p>

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So how long would one have to wear the kilt?</p>
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&quot;267&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Pity, it was quite fun.
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&quot;25&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;My Vampire | The City | Sabyr says "Though I knew her not, I am here once, through my thirsty travels and vicious hunts, to honor Marlena whom I knew not, to offer respects and sincere thought."

Marlena's Wishing Well
Sabyr
Es Beacy
 (26711) (drink)

At the edge of the street stands an old well, constructed of stone and standing about a foot out of the ground. Atop it, a pointed roof held by a pole on either end. A rope is tied to a third beam that crosses the other two - a broken handle on one side, offset by an unbroken one on the other.
Before the well is a polished stone engraved with the name 'Marlena'. Grass surrounds the area, speckled with roses and orchids growing beautifully all around the area.
"Here lies the final resting place of Marlena, wife of Es Beacy, daughter to Leprichaun, grand-daughter to What The, sister and friend to many. Her love, devotion and loyalty to those she cared for was second to none. She was an incredible woman, a friend to all those who were graced by her presence."
In smaller writing, near the base of the stone:
"Marlena. Loved by all. Forever in our hearts.
<a href="http://marlena.leprichaunproductions.com/"">http://marlena.leprichaunproductions.com/"</a> are the vampire Sabyr have drunk 551 pints of blood rank is Local Legend - next rank at 1000 pints. <a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Sabyr">http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Sabyr</a>
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&quot;267&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;Hehhhhhppffffft, I'll live lol. 

I was once looked at as if I grew a third eye, ate a cute live puppy and admitted to a deviant lifestyle just for saying I haven't seen The Simpsons Movie. 

But 2 outta 3 was a damn close look lol. {Brrrp!}
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&quot;235&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;Blanked again heh lol hmm. Well I'm a little concerned now because heading to secondtruth.com now I see the website's been moved around and rearranged and the beast wars stuff is... unfindable? Time to Send in the Aluminus. I'd have never Played it myself, but the biographies and backstories were fun to read at least. Search'll resume in a RL moment or two. Or in bw terms less than a megacycle.
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&quot;112&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>E-mail message   <br />
From: Teri <br />
Subject: What song was #1 the day you were born <a href="http://www.joshhosler.biz/NumberOneInHistory/SelectMonth.htm">http://www.joshhosler.biz/NumberOneInHistory/SelectMonth.htm</a>  </p>

<p>Teri says HI again, one of our mvp forum contributors and she herself hasn't been here in forever, I'll have to ask about that one sometime.</p>

<p>Anyway! Uh, this one'll give you some idea of the events &amp; times or something your corporeal shell was birthed within. </p>

<p>What was mine? Just too silly to admit to. Very very flannel.</p>
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&quot;274&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;Given our current temperatures outside: 2 hours, we're not trying for permanent damage lol, just the buyoff for dignity. My heritage may be a goodly percentage this but my stomach is chinese and mexican and my uh... kiltxerior is Australian, meaning everything there is downunder lol. 1000.00 was just off the top of my head, but a thou buys Lord Meta at least 1-2 things on his Gimmedat list.
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;Shucks I'm thanking You for the Site! Yep, each phorm carries a unique and distinctive style that makes avataristic searchings most interesting. And still not quite done yet lol. The new ficus site I've not let anyone in on so guests won't be a'seein' that. The description could totally use elaboration, it goes closely along the lines to the frontpage here but without the outdated membernames and some chanegs to folder themes. I diversified and consolidated at the same time here, not sure what all this looks like to the firstimer outsider lol. I could use some feedback myself on maybe a more perception friendly setup lol.
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&quot;235&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;THe site's still there, I checked. <a href="http://Www.SecondTruth.Com/bwtf/">Www.SecondTruth.Com/bwtf/</a> is intact but with how things are going I'd have Aluminus roll out on over there with the Bahweepgranaweepninnehbong just in case Amanda FLowers does decide to trim out and remove spacetaking content off her server. (You can tell I know two seats and three rows away from next to nothing about Servers lol but eh I'm cautious.)
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&quot;112&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;LoL @ drawing a blank, literally, what we mean to say is Welcome ta the Site, Teri! {should really check stuff before posting, saves from deadly foot in mouth head up åßß disease} Tried ta get the Guess The Color email working but Webtv doesn't completely agree with .swf files.
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&quot;7&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;Got it! It's <a href="http://meta.constantintilople.com/index.php?webtag=META&msg=66.1">http://meta.constantintilople.com/index.php?webtag=META&msg=66.1</a> and the posts afterwards, but I have mastered the fine art of linking individual posts lol.
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&quot;69&quot;;&quot;75&quot;;&quot;I should be subscribing to threads or learning how to lol, sorry for the late response. Derk it sounds like nutty times for all of us, I'm having a boring nutty time, which means annoying but that's workplace drama for ya lol. I got to get outta that place, if it's the last thing I ever do. {Workplace comp won't pay for sprained dignities, cheap ™åßþå®ðs lol.}
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>I'll certainly give any constructive feedback I can, should I think of anything.</p>

<p>Work on the new site is ongoing (haven't got bored of it yet).  Still can't add posts, but you'll see that stuff is being added bit by bit.  I encourage you to continue dropping by and poking stuff when you have the chance.</p>

<p>I look forward to receiving your avatar choices, I feel it spices up the place.  Eventually users will be able to set up the avatar in their settings page, but for now I can manually set it up.</p>

<p>Currently I'm working on profiles.</p>

<p>There was some other point I wanted to mention, but it has slipped the confines of my mind.</p>

<p>Good to hear from you, I was starting to worry.</p>
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&quot;267&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;It wasn't all that good.  Just a really long episode really.
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<p>I think I'm mostly done the profiles - you can view them, edit yours - if you are an admin you can edit the profiles of others.</p>

<p>Take a look give it a try - just don't go too nuts, I reinstall it all the time while testing things so it will keep getting wiped out until we 'go live'.</p>
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;To paraphrase your Openheimer quote, \&quot;I am become Agra, Creator of Sites\&quot;, Will give it a Looksee and a Tryout.
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;<a href="http://ficus.constantintilople.com/profile.php?user=3">http://ficus.constantintilople.com/profile.php?user=3</a> Everything checks out until I noticed something in the bathroom lol, I'm not a female.
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&quot;274&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<font face="Courier New">Very, it was Very... very lol. Surprisingly I endured the Haggis, the chef loved the pepper spiciness, musta heard I was coming lol. 

Scotches sampled were the standard 15 yr vintaged mmmmbowe... bowe somethingy lol and a Glenlivet and finally a doubleshot of smuggled in private reserve Glensomething else vintaged 18 years. If you can ignore that it was smuggled in the front of that kilt pendanty thing it was pretty darn okay. 

I've done the crab feed once, that's enough for me, don't like crab much, but feeding them was kinda fun lol. 

Been there did Haggis, was fun, did haggis sounds kinda sick, there's just no safe clean way to phrase that lol. 

The poetry and salutes and dancing and mild kilted comedy {not too "off kilter" eh, I said that at our table and incited mass groanage lol} Think the Bartender there thought I was insane for killing off two bottles of scotch and double shotting the third, helps ta slam coffee every 4th swig, harrrr lol aherm. 

Upcoming events will be the wine tasting, that one I hope to get in on as an event I know I can look forward to lol. And maybe a few others.  </font> 

Membership to these events is exclusive and a tad pricey, but invitations are nice, still the menus need alot of work. In a word: Variety.
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&quot;296&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Close, kinda. I just got Chapterhouse & Hunters of Dune from my Dad to borrow indefinitely. Good thing too because I was about to resort to Madeleine L'Engle stuff, Wrinkle In Time. It reads like R.L.Stine mixed with Narnia. Weird stuff and that's just the first few chapters. But things are back to normal and I'm heading back to Dune for another book or two lol. {The Fremen can HaVe this Rain I'm gonna get Soaked with this workweek..,}
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&quot;267&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;You mean ta tell me I just ate a 3-eyed puppy for no reason at all? D'oh!
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&quot;59&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;Chinese hope for bullish Year of the Ox - MSNBC Articles Address: <a href="http://news.mobile.msn.com/en-us/articles.aspx?afid=1&aid=28851157">http://news.mobile.msn.com/en-us/articles.aspx?afid=1&aid=28851157</a> Ox, what more can I say, other than here we go again. My year, the Year's year. Wonder what this is gonna mean.
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&quot;267&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;A 3-eyed puppy?  I won't pretend to understand that reference.   The movie was alright, there was nothing wrong with it, but I question after having seen it whether it was worth $20-$30 for what amounts to a somewhat longer episode of the Simpsons.
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;<p>I was wondering when you would notice that.  </p>

<p>Ficus tracks the sex of it's users, but beehive does not.  When I reinstall Ficus (which I do during development to help me test things) and when I reinstall when we 'go live' it imports data from beehive.</p>

<p>Because beehive doesn't know the sex of the users, the information is unavailable.  Ficus sets the sex to female by default (it was one or the other).</p>

<p>Users will have the opportunity to correct their sex once I write a thingy to allow them to do that.  I was thinking something under settings (currently there is nothing there).</p>

<p>But you had no problems with profiles?</p>
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&quot;274&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;Off kilter.... lol
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;<p>Actually come to think of it it would probably be better to default to unknown and then allow people the option to specify.  I'll have to make a gender non-specific thumbnail.</p>

<p>Comments?</p>
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&quot;123&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;I Thought by crikey that I had a Thread on Australia Day and maybe I do and I'm too much a bludger to look further but evidently the septics at msnbc knew it was aussie da too because this article Sydney's best on a budget - Down Under and beyond Address: <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28658262/">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28658262/</a> was up on homepage.
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&quot;123&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;Well here's one such type of thread. I kinda named it after Icehouse's song off the Yahoo Serious Young Einstein movie soundtrack. Very good tune, the movie barely deserved to have it on it's credits lol. Whatever happened to Yahoo Serious? In America his species has a close cousin like Paulie Shore lol.
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&quot;267&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;Grew an extra eye, ate a... puppy.., it's kinda extending the episode of this thread, a stream of unconscientiousness deal lol, when viewed as Read All it makes sense, and yet it still doesn't. That's the beauty of it! 

I wouldn't spend 20 or 30 on a theatre watch, too many people and their voices and noises of bodily functions. The food is more expensive than what I  get in my kitchen, and my recliner and couch kick theatre seat's behind harder than the restless kid behind me during the last time I was there... did.. does. Did.  

I'm getting old in my odd age but I just won't go to theatres anyways to watch animated movies, it has to be CGI on my miser budget. {My employers are misers so I'm on a budget lol.}
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&quot;274&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;Heh heh, never go too off kilter, the bagpipes might show. It's plaid to see I'm such a tartan. I'll be dublin over if I get away with these bad puns Scot-free. I should record all these on a scotch tape. Aye me mithern fither'll tan me hoide fuir tha.
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;31&quot;;&quot;Profiles work great, and for the rest of me the test questions are working too, Meta's profile is a rough draft, mostly a testing space filler but yes profiles are prime.
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&quot;267&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>They should pay you more.  You METAphorically guard them while they sleep.</p>

<p>When your livelyhood depends on the chickens you should be kind to the dog that keeps the foxes at bay.</p>
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;32&quot;;&quot;Excellent.  I just grabbed some questions as a default.  The questions themselves will of course be editable by admins at some point.
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&quot;274&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;*tips hat*
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&quot;274&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;*just tips over* {It's been Puns week at LOGD btw, lol the BarnCat's gone Punzerk.}
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;33&quot;;&quot;I could think of a few more, like Games Played, Online / Board / Card / LARP / Other, RPG Character/s, Astrological Sign/s, How the Heck did you find Us lol, Totally Voluntary Beneficial Admission of Religious / Political / Economic Affiliation/s, etc. When it goes live I'll have it more figured out. 

{shamefacedly i confess to being behind on so many things i cannot remember to do them as i don't remember what alot of them are but the ones i do remember are written down and staring me in the face until i remember what exactly they are even about..., i blame the sarc for it's typical symptomatic cognitive & memory dehancements lol hence why i surround myself with smart people who can remember, like, stuff, and stuff}
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&quot;71&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;What's the spell and mana cost for Summoning an Aqrn? Or any Aquarius in general? 'Cause it's about that time again.
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&quot;25&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;My Vampire | Sabyr says "How do you get Thievery? Shadows? Skills?! Even into the inside of buildings? All it lets Me do is Drinkdrinkdrink Bloooood. ... Uh :) Oh, sorry lol Enokrad. I was just feeling a tad bit parched. :D Ya know how that one goes?"
Yew and 58th
Sabyr
enokrad (6215) (drink)
You have come upon a hidden guild!
Thieves Guild 3
You need to learn SHADOWS at a more remedial level first.
You need to learn THIEVERY at a more remedial level first.
<a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Sabyr">http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Sabyr</a> {Probably gotta PayPal for the extra bennies I'm guessing.}
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;34&quot;;&quot;<p>I've added some more profile questions as default.</p>

<p>Post editing seems to be working (and posting although there is no link for it yet).</p>

<p>Working on registration next.</p>
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;35&quot;;&quot;Whoohoo, all my me may invade it tonight then!
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&quot;38&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;Probably THE Last if not One of the last Shade MMWRPG Sites I will endorse is this one by Ashke at: <a href="http://www.geocities.com/fredandrana/">http://www.geocities.com/fredandrana/</a> It's got all the usual Maps & Charts but Ashke's gone HTMLunatic on Bg & Img goodies so the site looks quiiite nice. I got the inside info she's working on a map such as the likes of which... such like as... the kind of map we ain't not seen since that thar Trik had his interactive map online. It's almost too good a site for that game. 
<font face="Times New Roman"></font>On another note: <font color="#FF0000">I've rebuilt my old Catbox site, relinked it anyways, but no telling what's really in store for that one.</font>
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&quot;267&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;{I'm a Cat in a Dog's job, and there has got to be higher paying Barns out there lol. I'm still on the wrong side of the radio speaker, the wrong end of the antenna.}
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&quot;25&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<font color="#FF0000">Sabyr says "Whose Blood do I gotta drink to get some Blood outta here?! Got a Bloodweiser? This blood's for you. All about the Blood! Gimme da blood, Show Me da Blood. Where da Blood at?! Can I get a Blood-Blood? No stakes, no Crosses no Garlic no Stress nahmean?" DarkestDesire's Chambers 
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A sign by the doorway to this building reads as follows: These are the Chambers of DarkestDesire. Here she rests during the day, and most of the nights, but when the need for blood arises she arises too. Beware of your purse or you may find it much lighter after you leave. <a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Sabyr">http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=Sabyr</a> 
</font> Dang it, I was robbed blind, but given a map I forgot to click on and save as well. I had no idea there was even a map to there.
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;36&quot;;&quot;You could make Gender a Profile Question, then Sexual Preference, course that opens it up to some strange goofy answers lol. \&quot;Third Gender, enjoys long walks on the beach with store mannequins.\&quot; I'll give it another look. And I think I verified something, all or most of those Guest views are my log-in attempts lol, or other's. I timed some of my attempts after brickwalling it with SiteGeist, switched to Meta and from 1:27am to 1:30am it took to get in and on. I'm working on a promo webpage that'll also double as an html workshop to update the frontpage on. Been coming down with the tired, aching slows lately but holding steady at semi-active lol.
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&quot;95&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;Metastrology Address: <a href="http://groups.msn.com/metastrology/general.msnw?action=get_message&amp;mview=1&amp;ID_Message=272">http://groups.msn.com/metastrology/general.msnw?action=get_message&amp;mview=1&amp;ID_Message=272</a> Sometime in this February 2009 the MSN Groups Metastrology Site along with All other groups are getting taken off. They've suggested Multiply or one other one that I just now forgot lol. I breezed by it, can only read parts of it not member-exclusive, and looove the work done on the frontpage. If you guys wanna move the info over here before closure that'd be prime, and then we could figure out how to get MidniteSun over here. All this time I didn't know she couldn't get in The TypeCastle! (i'm the boss, need the info lol) I still can't JOIN Metastrology but from what I can read of it looks great. You guys did a great job over there. Let me know if there's someway I can help with Evacuation and Relocation of Content and Community.
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;37&quot;;&quot;<p>I think sexual preference could be added as a profile question - even if it encourages some silly answers.  </p>

<p>I like the idea of having sex as a straight answer setting, but maybe we should allow users to not specify their sex.  These days there are so many in between situations that don't neccessarily fit into male or female nevermind privacy issues.</p>
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&quot;95&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;If anyone Here has a membership There could they / you whoever I'm talkin at lol post the link to this place over there? We're running like two paralel universes here and spread thin for members. Consolidation is the key. :) And if they're having troubles getting on here there might be a backup option in the future so at least get on the "mailing list" so to speak.
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&quot;72&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;I'd like to think I perfected the mad skills of Chat Fu at MSN Astrology, the verbal martial prowess that's sent trolls and drama queens to their own self inflicted character destructions. Way the heck back, when I was not as well behaved, basically nothing quite matched up to a realtime chattle. Then I found out there are online games the webtv can play and so stopped abusing chatters and relished the feeling of textbased rpg pkills instead. What has this got to do with Pisces? I'm not sure but I might get back on topic sometime before the end of this post. Did you know the word Piscatorial is an adjective meaning "Of Fishing"? Why does Fishy mean Questionable? Why does Cold Fish imply a person of frigid nature? Is this really back on topic? Probably not.
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&quot;193&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;Been awhile for this one, if it was a church it'd be dusty and abandoned by now lol. Have a co-worker who's trying to talk me into a local church so it's got me thinking, not considering though, but thinking along those lines. Actually I'm wondering about that topic of Reparations! There was a discussion about that on Talk Radio once. Reparations meaning some kind of compensation maybe to a race of wronged peoples. It gets tricky because every race of man has been wronged at one time or another. My scots-irish race endured hardships. But I can hold my breath til I belong to the Blue Race til I get compensation for it. <font color="#0000FF">ANother thing that's got me is the deliberate negative negligent naivete expressed by the nonprogressives, is there a way we can move into the future and let them keep themselves in the past? I'm ready to move beyond their world and they sure as heck ain't ready for mine. Mine's the future. We progress. We move forward and solve things. We see words and ways that aren't working and confront them. We've moved beyond superstitions, xenophobia, class & caste systems, wars and profiteering from them, and much more of what we got still putting a hitch in our gitalong. My world is a place of peace, equality, where there's no room for greed, no space for the selfish, and no right to dump feces on those who don't agree with others. We grow up, we move forward, and we'd just like it if thre can't be more of us, for there to be less of them, in our way.</font>
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&quot;65&quot;;&quot;138&quot;;&quot;SSI has become a consideration of mine, just not sure the qualifications for it, and I usually don't think along those lines. But with a worsening economic situation, what little one can do is where you're stuck at for an indefinite amount of time and you start to worry if your employers are taking advantage of this and freely crank up the stupid on you. Sure you could switch to a differnt security job but it'd still be a security job. You mention other types of jobs and your supervisors laugh and scoff, makes proving them wrong even more desirable. On SSI you could work any old part-time job, of which there are more, and more fun, and still make ends meet. But things as is, life's an uncertain span, how do you want to spend it? Where do you want to be paid for it? Things on the job as it is get harder to do, cognitive, mood, energy level, memory, concentration, speed of movement. Do we let them play the power games of writing you up for infractions to their own satisfactions, or do we start to replan and replot certain career actions? What a situation, man I'd hate to be in those shoes.
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&quot;65&quot;;&quot;139&quot;;&quot;Not sure if Autoimmune Disorders qualify for SSI, but I've heard of one Sarcoidian that's drawing it, but her's is vastly advanced, the arthralgia's restrictive and so on. ANd no it doesn't pay alot of money, it JUST covers food, shelter & clothing in some cases but it's a case by case deal too. Thing is SSI goes towards those who absolutely cannot at all do their job or other jobs for which they are qualified for, or availability I presume due to regional and educational level considerations. I'm guessing alot of previous abuse and consecutive attemps at it have made it now only suitable as a last resort supplemental. {now if only they could do that to mothers who collect kids for fatter welfare checks, ya hear me "octo-mom"? Yeaahhh.} Hmmm, what else did I dig up.., Oh yeah, in closing there are agencies that can assess your condition and hence eligibility for this program, but given a notebook filling laundry list of biological defects that might not be much of a hurdle. Still, think loss of dignity, dependence, vulnerability and the stigmas of being disabled. Those be the hurdles there.
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&quot;65&quot;;&quot;140&quot;;&quot;Correction: I mean notebook paper, 8.5x11, college ruled lol. The "notebook full of problems" would have been one of my old Shade player journals. badoompa-ting! Nyuk nyuk nyuk. (nod)
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&quot;65&quot;;&quot;141&quot;;&quot;Neat that on one hand if this posts it'll be a successful test of the PDA version's Reply ability, also that I had a Think! At least I Thought I had a Think? College! Given that health condition with the education level of course that's a stuck situation. The health condition's not going to go away but the education can improve. Put the pedal to the metal on finding out what options are open, come up with a plan B or C just in case, and roll on out of the current job before it chokes on it's own stupid and falls over gagging onto anyone below it like a some dying brute behemoth. Demands from the job on the body are only going to get worse I think and stress isn't what the doctor ordered. They're getting rid of all guards not at 100% perfection anyway, so it's ideal time to be trekking on out of there or at least have a plan and direction to.
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&quot;269&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;Jazz acquired. Blitzwing too in case I haven't listed that one. I think what's passing for the last episode or first season cliffjumper, er -hanger, cliffhanger is that we find out that Sari Sumdac &gt;one of them human sidekick types that all transformer show seasons have&lt; is more than meets the eyes herself. She suffered an injury and her arm is sparking at the elbow joint, her robotics expert father then admits that the time has come for a little talk, I think the answer's simpler than the animation. Good final episode though, the Might and Majesty of Omega Supreme's sacrifice, the return of the enigmatic Blurr, the destruction of several annoying and unnecessary lower-tier characters designed as plotline filler and toy sales boosters and a possible 2nd season to bring back more old faves and tie up some cleverly placed dangling plots.
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&quot;286&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;Disgusting that I gotta wipe, spray and peel off chunks of grainy pungent slimy nausious globs of domesstick canine excrement off my foot treads but they complain about cigbutts? Dogs are defecating all over the place outside. It's what they do, better out than in lol, but we have a disposal bin outside, with baggies, and it's NOT BEING USED! I have to walk clear to the end of the driveway to smoke, the least the neighbors can do is keep the dung out from underfoot, and between my toes because I can't be bothered to put on boots every time I get the urge to smoke, a disgusting habit made even more repulsive by having to endure household pet sewage for it. Just some thinks to thought about.
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&quot;226&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;The Shades of Household Chaos have reared their cluttered messy head and the Shade Warriors are all invited to come in and do their best, or worst. I've started work on another server that's for Ye Olde TypeCastle Sitezens. Look for a thread on That one, upon it's completion. I'm trying to set it up pretty much as we have it here, to supplement and clarify the place and make it fun, with at least one quest per section and room to expand. So many sites, I know, so little people. Take heart, more will arrive, some may even stay.
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&quot;286&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;Got an Email today that confirms the expanded powers of the Surgeon General lol. <font color="#FF0000">E-mail message Subject: The government is trying to band smoking in apartments I heard on  the news that the government is trying to band smoking inside apartments, the reason why is because it is a fire hazard and the smell of second hand smoke oder left behind from years of smoking inside, I think it is a bunch of bull that the government is trying to do this. Have fun and peace out,</font> Now is this a practicality or do we begin to worry about where we're going to draw the line? Even nonsmokers think this is a bit reaching. But apartments are commercial property and you're living inside of someone else's product. Does help seperate "home" from "place you pay dues to be allowed to live in". Home has a certain freedom to it to live as you like, no matter the opinion of others, but apartments look to be going through a period of definitive?change.
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&quot;286&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;I turned my apartment building non smoking on January 1 2009. It was after having to clean the stinking mess left behind by non-stop smoking tenants. Hours of cleaning later, a complete repaint with new floors installed, you could still smell the smoke odor. No more.  The yellow film gets on everything - blinds, curtains, cupboards, fridge, stove, walls, ceiling and light fixtures. They have put cigarette burns in irreplaceable vintage hardwood floors.  Everyone in the building is put at risk if they are irresponsible and careless and many are. I am glad that legislation was put in place recently that has made it easy to impose these restrictions, at last.<div class="sig"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/Sparkle2/Smilies/Jumping_mouse.gif" /></div>&quot;
&quot;229&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>Have been having some log in issues - won't log in; keeps saying my session has timed out.</p>

<p>Also the game is very laggy but that could be Telus as well. High speed shmigh speed. Telus sucks.</p>
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&quot;229&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;Heard of the timing out thing happening before, I think Anz@c was saying something about it too, and he plays on cellphone. {Me I do not know, I only hand out the favor points to my most tormentorous lol.} I'd ask AgraJag. All I could do on a wireless setup was check the Daily News, couldn't Login either, but on a Boost Motoi450 or a Nextel Motoi265 that could be about my extent.
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&quot;286&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;As a Manager?, or at least a person who's had to clean apartments, where do you stand on the Smoking Outside? Balconies/Porches I barely use unless to smoke. I have all over the inside to read, a good percentage of it to eat in and I never barbeque, but a sandwich, a good book and a relaxing cigar makes a cool breezy summer evening for me. I used to Smoke and Shade alot lol, but my Shadebone's connected to my Smokebone and the decrease in both has a bit to do with not being able to fully utilize the out of doors. <font color="#008000">This morning while doing Laundry I passed by a young man out smoking clear by the apt dumpster, we did that aloof male slight up-nod of the head silent greeting bit but we all get that we're all finding ways to deal with this lol. Poor us, I know. </font> I can avoid smoking right outfront anyways, I'm often when at home in my dark blue plaid lounge pants and tshirt, but the balconies?! Yeeeowza. Porches too, Yeow. Maybe I gotta get a clarification, I'm the only smoker clear at the end of the driveway barefoot in the rain.
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&quot;286&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<font color="#808080">Maybe I'm the only smoker lol who knows? THere's an old couple who still smoke outside within and under 25 ft away from entrance and they don't have a UHaul truck ready so they've either called the bluff or are getting away with it.</font>
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&quot;261&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;Nothing new with Shade lately? I'm guessing the Game & Site are still progressing down in a decreasing radius circular orbit around and about a suction factor otherwise known as the downward spiral lol. I might drop by there soon sometime this month and see if there are a few more tired of the rusty hamster wheel / overpopulated aquarium filling up with pellets yet lol. <font color="#4B0082">On another MMWRPGaming note it looks like RedS0nja's CGLotr site's offline, might have been for awhile. I only started searching recently. Bummer about that, it was gamers, believers, dreamers, adventurers all around and about their magical world and they didn't need Shade Administrators to drive out and keep out the vermin who kill that feeling because Shadmin don't do that anyways lol... and we just plain didn't need to anyway.</font> Still don't. Player-Run sites be where it's at, where everybody knows your name, and they're always glad you came. The temptation to reboost is almost totaly completely purged except for those odd moments at work where I've found some elbow room.
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&quot;261&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;Lol, same old, same old. Drama has returned to preach and /Thik is the nastinator.
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&quot;286&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>Yes, I am manager of my little building. We do not have balconies so that is not an issue. Most of my tenants smoke out back. I have one apt. that smokes out front. I give them shit all the time. They throw their butts in my flower beds and on the lawn. They leave the door open so anyone can just walk in. The summer before last they threw a butt in the flower beds which have cedar bedding on them and started a fire. I was on holiday. Luckily an early rising tenant saw it and put it out with the garden hose.<br />
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&quot;286&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;I can Cedar point there lol. I guarded at the hospital where one of my duties was to boss people around to smoke at a designated area but I felt like such a ¶®ç†. People'd be outside at times crying or under stress and I got to be the åå¬ security guard who has to go up and make things worse by saying well yeah times are hard but I'm gonna have ta ask ya to stand in the rain closer to the highway as well lol. However, their finely ground and dry cedar bedding would catch off the smallest of ashes and could smolder discreetly for hours until noticed and by then it's spread to 2-4 ft patches of blackened smoking ember beds. We had three one night, just along the ambulance ramp, {shipping and receiving we called it} we'd put out one only to wind up getting a call report of another being smelled / seen. So I can cedar concerns about that in that regard, as for the butts in flowerbeds jerko with the door open etc, ruining it for the rest of us, well there's alot of smoking areas to choose from when one is homeless lol.
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&quot;261&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;LoL, I didn't think he could stay left, in fact I'm not even sure he left anyways. As for Thik, all you have to do is notice she can accuse of nothing else than what she herself does anyways, and can do no worse than poor imitations of what she thinks is being done to her. She really gets boring most times. Still, it'd be nice if she coulda stayed in Atomic Dove, maybe ask the Dovers how the heck they got rid of her lol. Maybe then she can sludge on over to Flashem and rule over them.., And queen bee can take her hive drones with her..., And Shade can get at least a third of the way back to habitable. My eyes on the inside say it's just now repetition on the board, drama, and this clan is warring with that clan type stuff. A place you can serenely turn your back on, as long as your back's still not logged in the game lol.
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&quot;300&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Aluminus Kaann is undergoing a reformatting of email addresses to reflect some encouraging life changes but in purging preserving old files he sent a transmission involving a seperate and unknown species of post Beast Machines- era Cybertronians! I look at the pics and I gotta say I'm wow'd. These robot designs, if done in cgi will break your mind and leave your eyes drooling, one looked like H.R.Giger got into transformers and decided to make his own, another is a chthulu looking monstrosity on wheels. Well heck lemme just go get the pics links and you can see for yourself.
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&quot;229&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;What SG said and more, the type of setup I'm on I'd think I would be kicked off for timing out more than anyone else lol. What it could be is a short duration for sessions where nothing's been happened for a few minutes or more. Even I have to keep logging in after periods of being on other pages inbetween. I can save the frontpage of it as a fave, not any of the actual pages inside.
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&quot;286&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;(She saidsh, she set us up the shbomb, I'll shmoke to that lol!) Well, it looks like Truth.Com, and the No Stank You campaignists have Smokers right about where drug dealers and rapists were on children's safety tv type programming. Smokers breathing black smoke making people wilt and fall over, shown as being way less out of shape losers, don't take rides from a smoker and say no if a smoker tries to make you light up a marlboro lol. That's what a smoker lives for is using every 20 smokes in every 10 pack carton for ruining someone else's life lol. Still, a little more care and concern could be exercized if not for the self then for others. Farfetched whacked out naive commercial representations notwithstanding.
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&quot;300&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Ahem, he sent them to ME, and <a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e8/Nightscream-transtech.jpg">http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e8/Nightscream-transtech.jpg</a> oddly enough you can Wiki these up too <a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8b/Shockwave-transtech.jpg">http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8b/Shockwave-transtech.jpg</a> and they've linked a site that has even more of the funky concept designs. Maybe they're stalling because that level of detail and sophistication's going to be hard to beat. It'll raise the bar higher than they're probably comfortable with. Still.......... I see nothing wrong with that. Time they earned their money.
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&quot;261&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;I run a way better game, I should know, I hear this said from myself every day. {That is when I'm not forgetting to procrastinate on being confused about how to fix another update that seems out of my range of knowledge in the phirst place when I'm really overlooking a simple solution and busy being brain-tied and resigned.} Speaking of, I'd better get back to that.
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&quot;76&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<font color="#0000FF">{Vengeance doesn't know any Peace, but Peace knows Adversity, and Adversity to Peace will know Death by Vengeance, creating Peace.} "Violence will Not be Tolerated, Surrender or you will be Destroyed." [Would have declared peaceful intentions but doesn't expect that'll be respected and wants to retain the ability to defend health and hearth as he sees fit.] 
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02/02/09!: Lacking current direction, I've designated myself to Raktam Perimeter Defense, I'd encourage others to do the same, this getting killed off daily inside our own huts is completely unacceptable. The Royalty can do whatever it feels best, but vigilance seems most necessary now. :D 
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Easily distracted by moving objects this CAT has strayed from that duty on 02/09/09: Exploring the strange newer climes of the "Sacred Place", as well as sporting a foolhardy 16 hp in the midst of this great unknown, whitedevil may care. Solid or Spirit he may linger herein awhile. It's so calm. 
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02/15/09: Seeking his own little slice of paradise for awhile to collect his thoughts and maybe a few other things, out of Raktam, out of mind, for now.
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02/24/09: Landscaping, the foliage encroaching into Raktam's making our village look like overgrown Ruins, and by the Gods we are not Ancient History! Yet? Respecting the Jungle true, but representation is everything!
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03/03/09: On the unimaginatively named Midway Island, seeing what can be done about that. Medium Raw attacks you with a cutlass for 1 damage. (2009-03-04 17:45) You hear Medium Raw whisper &ldquo;You are not a native, we don't have such names as Cobalt. You're a spy!&rdquo; (2009-03-04 17:46) Medium Raw attacks you with a heavy sword for 5 damage. (2009-03-04 17:46) Medium Raw attacks you with a wooden club for 3 damage. You die. (2009-03-04 17:47) Medium Raw carves pieces off the body of Cobalt Manticore and begins eating! (2009-03-04 17:47) [And Medium Raw is a more native name? Riiight.
</font> I tried the path of the peaceful shaman, well after a period of experimental curious overkilling that is lol, think I'll go back to it in defense of wherever I feel is my territory at the time. Currently a nice cozy island off in the west!
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&quot;301&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Can't believe we don't have a thread specifically for Vampires yet, maybe I could have done a search, maybe I can merge threads later, but I have such good news for all of us. They Found One!!! <font color="#FF0000">Italy dig unearths female 'vampire' in Venice - MSNBC Articles, Address: <a href="http://news.mobile.msn.com/en-us/articles.aspx?afid=1&aid=29681670">http://news.mobile.msn.com/en-us/articles.aspx?afid=1&aid=29681670</a></font> For those without the patience or dialup or both for links basically a female skeleton was excavated found with a brick lodged in her mouth, a method reputed to be a vampire prevention move. Could have just been an overly talkative, gossipy, or nagging woman lol but those teeth are subtly interesting. What do You drink- or -think lol.
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&quot;76&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;Give it to them, <font color="#008000">Green Dragon Style!</font>
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&quot;302&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;A Sequel. Is one movie enough or are we ready for more full on Transformers action? This one brings Back a few old favorites in newer form and devastating cgi might and majesty. More footage of the 'formers, more dialogue, means less of the boring human side of things lol. The movie's called Transformers, not Humans after all. Kidding, but still, even more flashing exploding metal eye candy to send a theatre audience into previously undiagnosed epileptic seizures. With all that who'll care about the acting skills involved in bringing the touching heartfelt genuine feel of the human struggle side of things lol. Blah on all that. It's coming out June 2009 I think? Get your movie cash together.
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&quot;302&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>Aqrn and I are looking forward to the new Transformers movie, having received a few gift cards for the theatre at Christmas.</p>

<p>Hopefully it will be at least as good as the first, although I think sequels as a whole tend to be a little bit crappier than their predecessor (think Jurassic Park) although there are of course exceptions (think Terminator).</p>
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&quot;229&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>I've seen a little bit of lag between pages, but they are coming up for me at the moment.  I didn't have any trouble logging in.  I'm not too surprised, the way the code is written it's like the whole thing is held together with chewing gum.</p>

<p>Can you guys give me an update?  And Meta you should have emailed me. Tsk tsk tsk.</p>
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&quot;229&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;We thought you read the green room bulletins lol. Good news is we're getting new players, whether they're friends of friends of friends or the results of intergame promotions {SpAmMiNg LoL} that's two I do not know.. yet. Good news is I also have in My Shades both the BarnCat and Felinara, happiness is an afterlife full of &lt;CAT&gt;s!
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&quot;302&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Terminator was a redeemer, so was Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, and Indiana Jones Temple of Doom. Micheal Bay's doing the same things he did with the previous released info, putting misleading tidbiticons into the mix, Fib-bots in Disguise. Kinda a bummer I was looking forward to the twin bots who together transformed into an ice cream truck. If I had only the money for one figure, hell yeah. Too bad the store shelves punked out on displaying the Ironhide / Dispensor 2pack. {Dispensor was the D7upticon vending machine who was poppin cans at people lol, in this movie the Dew does You!} That woulda been my prime pick from the first movie. Still... Ravage, Yesssss. =^(|).(|)^= (nod)
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&quot;76&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<font size="1">Error messages This message usually appears because the publisher of the Web page you're trying to reach has been temporarily disconnected from the Internet. You might want to try later to see if you can reach this publisher's pages. Technical details This is a server result 404 Not Found.</font> Shartak is inaccessible tonight, but last I knew I was getting transported From the Sacred Place via deadly bolt of lightning, turns out you can't kill people there, it's not nice. Totally Playskool, lol. Oh well.
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;44&quot;;&quot;Ficus TypeCastle vanished?<br />
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&quot;302&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;Nothing new, they're keeping a tighter lid on this one than last time. Even though it seems we know more, do we really? There's More to this Movie than Meets the Eyes, Tidbits in Disguise. Constructicons though, I approve.
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&quot;229&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>BarnCat has a Metaphorm, HAD! I have a BarnCat. His Metaphorm ran away, I still have my BarnCat lol, he buys a Hellhound and names it Chaos, it also has run away, I still have the BarnCat. Pets should not have pets. </p>

<p>Btw you guys are doing a great job at keepin the Chats interesting lol.</p>
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&quot;76&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;Shartak is back on, unphortunately I KNOW I had a character there but I can't seem to retrieve it. No biggie, just the name I do want to keep, but I can start over. Any ideas for Names? Should I be a Native: Scout, Villager, Warrior, Shaman or Cannibal? Or should I be an Outsider: Explorer, Settler, Soldier, Scientist or Pirate? Hmm, phor once you get to Phorm Meta.
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&quot;303&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>Kevan.org's found some extra server space too lol, he's actually reserved a domain link and used it to enable those who already have a Chore Wars account to open another account in <a href="http://Www.WorldOfChoreCraft.Com">Www.WorldOfChoreCraft.Com</a> I went ahead and made another Choregaming site. I'm not sure I'm very good and comprehension and following directions at times lol, but it looks like this one worked out. To recruit housemates or colleagues into The TypeCastle QuestBook, can give them either of the following invite codes. The first code will expire after three days (which is useful if you want to give it out in a public blog entry or forum, without worrying about gatecrashers finding the link later on), the other is usable permanently.<br />
Three-Day Invite Code<br />
<a href="http://www.worldofchorecraft.com/invite.php?id=d488ac75cf35">http://www.worldofchorecraft.com/invite.php?id=d488ac75cf35</a><br />
Permanent Invite Code<br />
<a href="http://www.worldofchorecraft.com/invite.php?id=d488d16d85b5">http://www.worldofchorecraft.com/invite.php?id=d488d16d85b5</a><br />
Alternatively, can just manually enter the invite code \&quot;d488ac75cf35\&quot; or \&quot;d488d16d85b5\&quot;. The TypeCastle QuestBook looks at least ready to mess around in. Kind of a fun versoin of a guestbook / mini-backup phorum.</p>
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&quot;76&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;The Cobalt Manticore's gone Feral on the Warpath, more closely resembling his LOGD version. <font color="#0000FF">Cobalt Manticore
Home: Raktam
Been on the island since 2006-07-21
Died: 85 times (last time was 2009-03-19 18:23 at the hands of Coxy, killed by a knife)
Level: 21
Class: Shaman (native)
Primary Clan: CAT ChAoTiC aNiMaL ToTeMs CAT
Description:
Walking down a deserted trail, you hear a rustling sound coming from the bushes. You can smell something burning, and hear something churning. You have no idea if you should check it out, but your curiosity is getting the upper hand. As you step closer and closer to the bush, the burning scent gets more pronounced and the churning grows louder and louder. 
You feel a brief burning sensation from the tattoos on your arm, as if they are reacting to something! 
There is a feeling of dread, deep in your bones. Do you want to wait and see what is making the noise, or flee? You wait for a moment to see what transpires. Out from the bushes springs the Mighty Cobalt Manticore. It lashes out with its three slobbering maws, each of them snarling and growling. As you rear back in fear, one of the powerful heads narrowly misses you with its teeth. 
Circling around you, the beast blocks your escape! ~ ~ ~ Fight ~ ~ ~ 
You have encountered Cobalt Manticore which lunges at you with Slobbering Maws! 
With one final crushing blow, the beast levels you. As the blood escapes your body, your purse splits and yields some of your gold. Feeling the pain of loss. You are able to cling to life... but just barely.
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~ ~ ~ Fight ~ ~ ~
You have overcome the beast! The sensation in your arms slowly fades, and you return to normal.
You approach this three-headed monstrosity, to ensure that it truly is dead. As you near it, one of its heads slowly opens an eye! It catches sight of the tattoos on your arms and recoils in horror! It twitches some more, and you realize that you have done well even to subdue it, and you had best not remain to give it another chance when it recovers.
Who Else is here:
No one.. 
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Real name: CryptoKnight 
Web page: <a href="Http://Dragon.Constantintilople.Com">Http://Dragon.Constantintilople.Com</a> 
Areas explored: 922 (25.4% of island)
HP Healed: 738
Trading Points: 0
Spirits Exorcised: 9
Wailing Damage: 6
Ritual Feasts: 0 (not a cannibal)
NPC kills: 124; last kill: tiger
 Animals: 124
 Shamen: 0
 Traders: 0
Natives killed: 7; last kill: Tkltchk
 Raktam: 6
 Dalpok: 0
 Wiksik: 0
 Rakmogak: 1
Outsiders killed: 16; last kill: Wyatt Swithun-Morley
 Derby: 5
 Durham: 1
 York: 3
 Shipwreck: 7
NPC kills (detailed):NameKillslarge deer18large stag18monkey16parrot15small deer13tiger11elephant7bat7rat6wild boar5turtle3shargle3bear1rhino1
Skills:
Close quarter combat
- Gain 10% to hit with melee attacks
Advanced close quarter combat
- Gain 15% to hit with melee attacks
Balanced Stance
- Sometimes turn a miss into a glancing blow.
Body building
- Increases melee damage
Stamina
- Increases max HP by 20
Ghostly whisper
- Allows spirits to communicate
Haunting scream
- Attract other spirits and scare the living
Shocking shriek
- Scare nearby living players
Exploration
- Helps you remember some of the places you've been
Cartography
- Stops you forgetting where you've visited
Trekking
- Faster movement through the jungle
Swimming
- Faster movement through water
Basic tracking
- With some difficulty, you can track animals and people
Clan leadership
- Allows you to start your own clan or help lead one
Sixth sense
- Sense presence of and hear spirits
Psychic recognition
- Lets you recognise active spirits
Exorcism
- Exorcise spirits from areas
Spirit Summoning
- Be able to summon spirits from the surrounding area
Triage
- Be able to tell who is most injured
Natural medicine
- Heal 10 HP with healing herbs
Basic Blowpipe Use
- Enables you to use a blowpipe more efficiently</font> Currently duking it out with a Giant Spider at the mouth of the Dark Cave entrance on Bear Mountain, probably not gonna make it unless that super mega healer character he encountered earlier makes it to him in time. Earlier met a pirate far west of the mountain, attacked him most brutally and left him within inches of his miserable life to bungle in the jungle filled like a pincushion full of poison darts. We ain't playing around no more lol. It's time to get serious, and then maybe later revert back to casual and funloving, who knows, such is the nature of chaos.
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&quot;184&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;I just got a look at the new mini figures the're doing up for regular marvel comics lines and the xmen origins movie Wolverine. Ugh, man I dunno, it ain't lookin right. Nuh uh. Deadpool is a mess, he has mummy bandaged arms from which jut oversized uniclaws, a ripped wired and scarred torso, and NO MOUTH! How the fershlugginer is "The Merc With A Mouth" gonna not have a frikkin mouth?! It looks muted over or like it's been zippered. It'd be a damn waste of Ryan Reynolds' rapid fire verbal skills to have him in the role of a techno'ed up Baraka looking street mime in red pinstripes. I begin to have doubt. But wait and see wait and see, still, there can be too much Hollywoodstacking
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&quot;166&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;Been hanging out in the realms again levelling up these characters, the Tigress that Felinara likes so much is revved up and ready to liberate her forest realm from the Spider Queen and her reptile minions. The Valkyrie's secret form the Falconess all done up in black feathers and blue garb is slicing and dicing her way up to the clouds to cleanse it of the Plague Fiend and it's alien mooks. THe Warrior in Minotaur form is just now hacking through the undead hordes in The Sorceress's realm to level up and head to the mountains to fight him some dragon. The Wizard has rapidly blasted his way through level upon level to see to straightening things out in his native Egypt-like Desert realm. The Knight ir similarly smashing his way to the front gates of his Castle world to lay some heavy metal beatdown on the fierce Chimera. ANd my main man of mischief the Blue Jester's secret form the Hyena, is still wating to be unlocked in The Dream World for The Jester to survive to arrive to. My secret to success? Codes codes codes and cheats. I'm so cheesey I know lol, so what I play it how I like it. Nyeeeaahh..,
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&quot;227&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;I'm in and I'm good. <font color="#008000">MeTaPhOrM - Level 11 Civilian<br />
Class:Civilian<br />
The <a href="http://thesurrealist.co.uk/robot?def=Metaphorm">http://thesurrealist.co.uk/robot?def=Metaphorm</a> has never <a href="http://cyborg.namedecoder.com/webimages/edox-METAPHORM.png">http://cyborg.namedecoder.com/webimages/edox-METAPHORM.png</a> he didn't like but <a href="http://thesurrealist.co.uk/monkey?def=Metaphorm">http://thesurrealist.co.uk/monkey?def=Metaphorm</a> doesn't get out much.<br />
Wearing: a pair of mirrored sunglasses, a police cap, an ankh necklace, a white T-shirt, a police jacket, a high-visibility jacket, a pair of dark blue trousers and a pair of black leather boots<br />
Level:11<br />
XP:12<br />
Group:<br />
<a href="Http://Meta.Constantintilople.Com">Http://Meta.Constantintilople.Com</a><br />
Joined:2007-08-18 16:17:41<br />
Skills:<br />
Basic Firearms Training (Player gets +25% to hit with all firearms attacks.) <br />
Free Running (Can move between adjacent buildings without stepping outside.) <br />
First Aid (Player is able to heal an extra 5HP when using a first-aid kit.) Diagnosis (The HP values of nearby survivors are displayed next to their name.) <br />
Shopping (Player may choose which stores to loot, when searching a mall.) <br />
Vigour Mortis (Zombie gets +10% to hit with all non-weapon attacks.) <br />
Memories of Life (Zombie is able to open doors to buildings.) <br />
Death Rattle (Zombie is able to communicate through a limited, groaned form of speech.) <br />
Flailing Gesture (Zombie is able to gesture towards people, objects, buildings and compass directions.) <br />
Lurching Gait (Zombie can walk as fast as the living.) <br />
Ankle Grab (Zombie only spends 1AP standing up.) <br />
Real name: Metaphorm </font> There's  a new term for the type of player I am here, but what I do is if I'm a Zombie I'll turn victims into Zombies, if I'm Human I'll be Revivifying Zombies into Humans, and it's nothing personal it's all about the role one is in at that moment. Live or Die in the moment.
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&quot;304&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;E-mail message NO is &gt; the correct answer.. Be sure you read the questions.. Marking NO means you &gt; WANT "IN GOD WE TRUST" on our money still. &gt; Subject: Will NBC be surprised? &gt; Here's your chance to let the media know where the people stand on our faith &gt; in God, as a nation. &gt; NBC is taking a poll on "In God We Trust" to stay on our American currency. &gt; Please do it right away, before NBC takes this off the web page. &gt; Poll is still open so you can vote. <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10103521">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10103521</a> &gt; ________________________________ -------------------------------------<font color="#008000">Poll might be expired by now I checked this email late but it brings up a debatable point. How close do we neeed to have religion to our finance and government?</font>
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&quot;285&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;I couldn't show my face in a theatre to be caught watching what seemed so geared to the teenyboppers but the Crystal Gryphon bought her a copy and I watched it and yeah at first I took an immediate dislike to the snide snobby pany emotional dramatics of richboy Edward Cullens but once you got to know him as main character Isabella Swan does [just not as closely lol] he's quite bearable. I'm digging a deeper hole though and have now started reading the 1st book as well. [I'm about ready to start smacking gum and twirling my pigtails anytime now lol] Something had to come along and fill the vampire black hole vacuum left by the great star of Anne Rice collapsing in on herself but c'mon lol. Besides we're talking the Olympic Peninsula here, these should be Sasquatch stories. Do I gotta do everything myself?
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&quot;65&quot;;&quot;142&quot;;&quot;And we Thought she was a profesional. So basically you walk in and sit in a sunny room, whoops, okay let's pull down those shades. Next let's mispronounce Sarcoidosis every time we say it to show how much we've researched and care about this. To add some fuel to the fire let's suggest oh let's see maybe you're a hypochondriac or your symptoms are psychosomatic. Let us also lay out that the economy's not good, placement's are nil to none, funding is low and you might as well keep your current job. This is what we call Vocational Rehabilitation. Talking you Out of getting help. So now that we've flipped back and forth between surprisingly insightful and helpful to insultingly bumblingly naive and useless let us just say it was nice to meet your wife? Not you, just your wife? Wtf. There are email addresses to report things like this to people who've trained their people to act like this to other people, just get in touch with them and they can print your letter off, discard the email and shred the hardcopy for you. All part of the friendly service. I am just a tad little bit angered. I give this a few more centies of patience and then I consider doing something different.
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&quot;65&quot;;&quot;143&quot;;&quot;Well instead of Doubting we'll see Benefits, I'll give Benefit of a Doubt, I may have overreacted some. I weghed out the pros and cans last night of the career counselor's performance in summation and there were alot of points in her favor. Just some other stuff mentioned that showed at least a passing familiarity with medical symptomology, government programs & maybe some leads on how we can proceed sluggishly forward.
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&quot;178&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<font face="Arial">E-mail message Subject: Security Guard Movies AREN'T HELPING! 

Œþƒ is this ߪþ? Observe and Report - 
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Observe_and_Report">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Observe_and_Report</a> And here I thought Paul Blart: Mall Cop - <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mall_Cop">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mall_Cop</a> was bad! I mean seriously, there hasn't been a good Security Guard movie since Ben Stiller's Night At The Museum, or maybe even Chicken Run? And seriously I haven't seen either of them, and I won't, these just heap up more abuse and misrepresentation upon the noble occupation of... the ƒç† am I talking about, this job sucks. This line of work is for ...people... I gotta get a different job somehow lol. 
Enjoy these lameåßß movies, just wait til two weeks after my eventual two week notice before dumping the ç®å¶ down on anyone you see sporting the aluminum badgers.</font> {Heh and My Current Mech is The ShadowHawk IIC, I'm working on an LR Strafing variant.}
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&quot;23&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;This sent from longtime pal and fellow mysteries enthusiast in email, thought it had some intriguing connections: <font color="#FFA500">E-mail message Subject: secret flying suacers that creat artificail storms I came back from Barns and noble and bought Einstiens book on his rosen berg bridge, Albert einstine theorized on time travel, the navy has these 50 foot towers that look like light houses that has these special<br />
oscilaters that eminate the chrono ton wave particle, the have one off the coast of florida, and the bahamas,<br />
and on an island somewhere around cuba, these towers are triangaleted with the earths magnetic lay lines, when these lay lines are manipulated with these towers they release a vortex time portal so they can travel back in time or forward in time. That is what christpher columbus saw when he was going to central america,<br />
the air force was creating flying saucer craft that had atomic batteries so to generate power to open up time portals, the gravoton was a particle that was discovered by physisist from a particle accellerator. This technology came from the inventor NIKOLA TESLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The navy created these flying saucer air craft that had the ability to creat storms to throw the enemies radar off.</font> I do recall Tesla was onto some great lines of thought and discovery, and was an okay 80s or 90s Metal Band of some kind that I never got into. lol. As for weather control I say check out H.A.R.P. for satellites of our own that are purported to have weather manipulation capability and purpose.
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&quot;178&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;The Day The Earth Stood Still's soon to be out on video. We're planning on seeing Xmen Origins Wolverine soon. Soon soon soon. Not much other movie news immediately comes to mind though I'm sure there is more. Dreamworks Monsters Vs Aliens looks good. DragonBallZ Evolution looks more instersting than the cartoon realy. DBZ Cartoon to me is just a bunch of flying glowing clenchfisted screaming with bad hairstyles and slippery simple plotlines leaning too heavily on looking for things to say to punctuate overexagerated spasms of dynamic pyrotechnic pugilism. Though the movie does worry me. They destroy a yellow concept camaro that looks like Bumblebee! Terminator with Christian Bale, despite his Bale-out lol, also look good. I'm not here to tell you how to spend your movie ticket money, or even to set aside any, I'm offering you a choice. Showing you a Freedom. Watch movies based upon just my mindless opinion, or watch what You want to or both, or neither. {Man, that's got a nice ring to it lol! Dramaaaatix!}
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&quot;304&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<font color="#FFFF00">It needs to step back.</font> Having just one religion in the government implies that That one religion can then rule over all others and this country was founded on the principles of equality and liberty, religion being amongst those freedoms that form america's foundation. To seek the imbalance of domination, no matter which majority, defies the facets and facts of all that we've been taught to believe and cherish about this country. Besides, all money's electronic now, or just plain not there anymore. I don't think any gods are stepping up to correct that situation anytime soon, so that trust in which we place on them has yet to be earned. It ain't worth the money it's printed on.
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&quot;65&quot;;&quot;144&quot;;&quot;Why is the Indigo text not Blue? I had an Indiglo Watch once, it glowed kinda blue - bluey green, but Indigo, c'mon. <font color="#4B0082">Personality Disorder Quiz!, Or just plain How Crazy Are YOU?: 
*Disorder | Rating 
Paranoid: Very High
Schizoid: High
Schizotypal: High
Antisocial: Moderate
Borderline: Moderate
Histrionic: High
Narcissistic: High
Avoidant: Very High
Dependent: High
Obsessive-Compulsive: High* 
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Wow I'm a mess, wheee. Still, Crazy is really all in how the rest of reality is unable to deal with ME! Losers. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 
</font> Psych evaluation coming up sometime later, I mean official, so for those who've always claimed my sanity was in doubt you may yet get your certifiable confirmation of my loony toonyness. Just do't celebrate too loudly if you're right, I'm collecting objets de sharpnesse and coming to your house, hwahahaha.
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&quot;40&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;To see how evil we are, LoL well here's one way of looking at it.  <font color="#FF0000">Dante's Inferno Test - Impurity, Sin... and Damnation A heavy thunder breaks the deep lethargy within your head.... ...causing you to upstart suddenly, like a person who by force is awakened. Before you stands an enormous gate with an inscription that reads: 
"Through me the way into the suffering city, Through me the way to the eternal pain, 
Through me the way that runs among the lost. Justice urged on my high artificer; 
My maker was divine authority, 
The highest wisdom, and the primal love. Before me nothing but eternal things were made, And I endure eternally. 
Abandon every hope, ye who enter here." 
Welcome to the Dante's Inferno Hell Test. This test, sponsored by the 4degreez.com community (the fine people who brought you the famous Personality Disorder Test), is based on the description of Hell found in Dante's Divine Comedy. Answer the questions below as honestly as you can and discover your fate. Based on your answers, your purity will be judged and you will be banished to the appropriate level of hell. Abandon all hope. 
After ten minutes this test will expire, so do not delay. Dante's Inferno Hell Test is based on Dante's Divine Comedy, written in the early 1300s by Dante Alighieri 
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</font> Here's a thought, could Evil be Thinking you're Good while Not being good? Is Evil still Evil if it knows it is? What if evil hides it's nature? If Evil does no Evil is it still Evil? Do Evil Thoughts still make one evil or are they just evil in and of themselves? Could such an ambiguous confusing unsteady term be too outdated to suffice as a foundation of religion and/or morality?
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;45&quot;;&quot;<p>Still there as far as I can see, maybe a typo?</p>

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&quot;188&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<font size="7">BLANKED AGAIN!</font> Son of a, I'll just email the article to myself and try posting later when The 'Castle is more agreeable to my terms, as in it post what I type lol.
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;46&quot;;&quot;Checked it last night at <a href="Http://Ficus.Constantintilople.Com">Http://Ficus.Constantintilople.Com</a> it's doing the latin thing that I'm real tempted to translate lol but still quite definitely there. A friend of mine wants to sell me a 30 dollar PS2 Modem and I'm wondering do those things browse online or just play online games? If it can Browse I can safely chuck the webtv if it also does email that is lol.
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&quot;188&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;Okay let's try this again,.<font size="1">updated 5:39 p.m. ET March 31, 2009<br />
ConsumerMan <br />
ConsumerMan: Avoid playing the fool <br />
Wal-Mart rumble? Tax on e-mail? Gates payday? Bogus, bogus and bogus By Herb Weisbaum <br />
Let’s play a game of “what if.” What if you got an e-mail or text message warning that a gang initiation would happen at a local Wal-Mart this week and it involved killing people? <br />
a) Forward it to your friends and family in the area. b) Call the police. c) Realize it was a hoax and hit delete. If you chose a or b, you’re not alone. In the last few weeks, this bogus warning about gang violence at Wal-Mart stores has spread like wildfire. Different versions have different targets: black women, white women, children or men. It sounds crazy, but this mass e-mailing is being taken seriously by a lot of people. Police departments across country have been flooded with 911 calls. Many have issued news releases telling people these gang alerts are hoaxes. <br />
“This thing was starting to get way out of hand,” says Deputy Scott Wilson, public information officer for sheriff’s department in Kitsap County, Wash. “Clearly people believed this.” Some of the callers demanded a deputy come to their house. Others wanted to make sure the sheriff’s department knew about the threat, so officers could stake out the stores. According to the web site <a href="http://Www.Snopes.com">Www.Snopes.com</a>, a trusted authority on urban legends, the first e-mail about this gang initiation rite surfaced in July of 2005. It has come back in various forms over the years. For some unknown reason, it picked up steam again.  The fear factor <br />
A lot of e-rumors play on people’s fears. They warn that something bad is about to happen: the government is going to tax every e-mail; wireless companies are about to release everyone’s cell phone numbers; carjackers are placing flyers on windshields to trick drivers into getting out of their vehicles. All of these “warnings” have been circulating for years. All of them are untrue. <br />
“Even if people are skeptical about an e-mail, they will forward the ones that involve a threat or warning of danger “says Rich Buhler, founder of the web site <a href="http://Www.TruthOrFiction.com.">Www.TruthOrFiction.com.</a> In many cases they’ll put a note at the top that says something like, “I don’t know if this is true but just in case …” <br />
E-Rumors never die <br />
“One of the most remarkable things is the persistence of these e-mail hoaxes,” notes Steve Fox, editorial director at PC World. “It can disappear for years and then come back in a slightly mutated form.” <br />
Fox notes that one of the original e-mail hoaxes, Bill Gates will pay you to forward an e-mail, is still making the rounds. For 10 years now, news reports have explained that this message is bogus. And yet, it will not die. <br />
How do these things get started? No one knows for sure. Sid Shuman, senior editor at GamePro magazine, has followed urban legends for more than a decade. He says there are “a lot of jokesters on the Internet” who love to fool people with their creations. <a href="http://Www.TruthOrFiction.com">Www.TruthOrFiction.com</a>’s Buhler agrees that some e-rumors are deliberate hoaxes. But he believes the majority of them are started with sincere intentions. The writer just had “limited or wrong information,” he says. <br />
Why do so many people forward these mass e-mail messages? Gullibility has a lot to do with it. But as Shuman points out, “Some of the craziest ones are true.” According <a href="http://Www.snopes.com">Www.snopes.com</a> the following are all real. Sesame Street character Bert appears on posters carried by supporters of Osama Bin Laden. <br />
Actor James Woods saw some of the 9-11 hijackers on a flight prior to the attack. They were making a trial run. His report to authorities was ignored. <br />
Every week new e-mail hoaxes join the growing list of urban legends. Here are just a few of those recently shot down by Snopes.com: Benefits for illegal aliens? <br />
Hoax: The U.S. Senate voted to give Social Security benefits to illegal <br />
aliens. You need to sign this petition to President Obama and forward it to everyone on your e-mail list. <br />
Fact: There was no such vote. Snopes points out that this petition began <br />
circulating in mid-2006 with people being asked to contact President Bush. <br />
AIG-Congress connection? <br />
Hoax: Congress approved the bailout of AIG because the company insures <br />
the lawmakers’ pension trust. <br />
Fact: The billions of dollars loaned to AIG came from the Federal <br />
Reserve. It was not approved by Congress. AIG told Snopes it does not insure the U.S. Congressional Trust. No private company does. The bottom line <br />
Many of these e-mail rumors are just silly. Others, if taken seriously, make people worry for no reason. Some actually provide dangerous advice that can get someone hurt. There’s an e-mail that’s been going around for years that says if someone tries to rob you at an ATM punch in your PIN backwards and that will summon the police. This is bogus. <br />
Buhler of <a href="http://Www.TruthOrFiction.com">Www.TruthOrFiction.com</a> wants people to realize the power of the Internet. “When they click that mouse to send an e-mail they’ve become a publisher on the largest publishing machine that has ever existed,” he says. “Even though they may only send it to 12 friends, they never know if those 12 friends will send it to their friends. It can become a multi-million circulated e-mail without them ever knowing it.” Before you forward a mass e-mail, check it out with a reliable source such as <a href="http://Www.Snopes.com">Www.Snopes.com</a>, <a href="http://Www.TruthorFiction.com">Www.TruthorFiction.com</a> or <a href="http://Www.UrbanLegends.com.">Www.UrbanLegends.com.</a> These sites are simple to use and you can find out if the message is true or false in just seconds. Most have in-depth articles that explain the background of the myth. Please do this as a courtesy to everyone in your address book. If it’s not true you don’t want to forward it. <br />
Note: Some of these hoax e-mails now say the sender verified the <br />
information with Snopes. Don’t believe it. Check yourself. Trust no one. Verify. <br />
© 2009 <a href="http://www.msnbc.com">www.msnbc.com</a> .Â</font> Okay, now Post! Please? Thank you.
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&quot;188&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;Speaking of Snopes, here is something you did not know! Snopes were BarnBurners! Yep, and I know little else than that, I saw it in a story I'm reading, it was a contextual thing I think. Okay okay I'll see if I can find the passage, maybe someone else will know what I'm talking about even if I don't. Ok, here it is, \&quot;Snopes were characters in a William Faulkner novel. They got their start in business burning barns.\&quot; No offense to BarnCat. Now isn't Barn Burning a term for something else? I mean the internet is great, you learn something new everytime you log in lol, but I feel my learning quota for the day's been filled tyvm. :)
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&quot;234&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;Thinking of expanding to MySpace again, Facebook and other large social networking sites. We needs Promoted. I had even considered surfing TalkCity's Webring so We Bring in some of their discontent stragglers. TC sure we got like maybe 10 visitors a day, not many hangerounders but the exposure was primo. This TypeCastle is a kingdomunity unto itself, managing to carry over an impressive percentage of it's original membership but with just us few active Sitezens this is the great library of the desert. And more people to talk to here means more people to talk to. I'd love to hear some ideas from Ye Sitezens on how we can get this place peopulated aside from spamming it up al over the net, I've already got that angle covered lol. :-&amp;
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&quot;305&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Okay guess I'll try that later lol. (sigh blankety blanking blanks)
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;47&quot;;&quot;<p>Yup, the latin thing is just a placeholder for real content to be filled in later.</p>

<p>I'm not sure if a PS2 modem would help - maybe if it came with a PS2, but you'd surely still have to subscribe to an ISP.  I have no idea if a regular ISP would even support a PS2.</p>

<p>I would save your $30 if I were you.</p>
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&quot;227&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;MeTaPhOrM - zombi of level 14 Class: Zombi this Metaphorm feeds the Metaphorm attentions ' hunger of s of that. A reflection of the terror of Mankind' cruelty of s when eachother. Using: a pair of security spectacles, a police of the blood-flecked capsule, a t-shirt navy blue, a shirt of force of the blood-flecked, doctor' target; the layer of s, a pair of gray jeans and a pair of steel finger of the foot-capsularon shippers Level: 14 abilities: Training of basic firearms (the player is able +25% to strike with all the attacks of the firearms.) Combat hand by hand (+15% to the attacks of the tumult.) Free operation (it can move outside enters the adjacent buildings without the stage.) First aid (the player can cure 5HP additional when using kit of first aid.) Diagnosis (the values of the HP of next survivors are exhibited next to their name.) Making purchases (the player can choose that he stores to sack, when looking for a tree-lined avenue.) Fear of the scent (demonstrates the survivors with less than 25HP like ' wounded' , less than 13HP they are ' dying'. Both are marked with asterisk in the map.) Digestion (zombi gains the equal of the HP to its damage of the mordedura, biting to a survivor or feeding in a fresh corpse.) Mortis vigor (zombi is able +10% to strike with all the attacks non-weapon.) Memories of the life (zombi can to the doors abiertas to the buildings.) Shaking of death (zombi can communicate through a limited form, moaned of speech.) Gesture of Flailing (zombi can gesture towards people, objects, buildings and directions of the compass.) Passage of the yaw (zombi can walk as quickly as the life.) Agarrador hook of the ankle (zombi passes only 1AP that rises.) Died: 50 times first died: during the early real name of the buds: Metaphorm aLTAVISTA Babelfish
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&quot;263&quot;;&quot;48&quot;;&quot;I hope to negotiate it down to 20 lol but that is a good point, I gotta find a way to find out my ISP stuff.
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&quot;188&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>Since there were no takers, no talkers, I've elected to talk to myself, jk. I looked it up on my own and it makes an odd sort of sense in it's context.</p>

<p>barnburner<br />
Definition from Wiktionary, a free dictionary<br />
English Etymology<br />
From the idea of burning down one's barn to get rid of a rat infestation.<br />
Proper noun<br />
Barnburners (uncountable)<br />
Liberal faction of the New York state United States Democratic Party in the mid 19th century.<br />
See also<br />
Wikipedia article on Barnburners<br />
Noun<br />
barnburner (Plural: barnburners)<br />
(idiomatic) An extremely exciting or successful event.<br />
One who burns down a barn.<br />
See also<br />
cliffhanger (1)<br />
Retrieved from <a href="http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/barnburner">http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/barnburner</a><br />
Category: English idioms</p>
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&quot;306&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;The Obamas' Dog Bo gets almost as much coverage as the poor attention hungry Somali Pirates, so where's the accolades and acclaim for our Administrative pets? No books written for them huh? Nice. No \&quot;Ellie and Salem, a Canadian Paws.\&quot; Nothing titled \&quot;Gobie &amp; Pixie, the American Yeowl.\&quot; Barak and Michelle in their first 100 days, 80 something and counting, are in an unenviable position. From the flames on the right of them, the flops on the left and here they are stuck in the middle with Bo, a portugese waterdog. Up here we call them Seals, and Bo looks nothing like one. The White House looks to be in for some interesting times ahead, teabags and pork barrels and the Racism Watch, oh my.
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&quot;306&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;I'd have to edit that poll first, many folks are more than one affiliation. Like me, I'm a Liberal Conservative, jk lol. The White House Dog Bo coverage is getting noticed the world over and it didn't look like the world stage was totally all for a standing ovation for the news' performance.
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&quot;188&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;Barnuscripts don't burn lol. Here's an article I'd saved awhile back from MSNBC that I thought was interesting. I also thought it might apply to online forums, maybe it kinda does. It's called: Is stress pushing spelling snobs over edge? - MSNBC Articles Address: <a href="http://news.mobile.msn.com/en-us/articles.aspx?afid=1&aid=28900351">http://news.mobile.msn.com/en-us/articles.aspx?afid=1&aid=28900351</a> I was interested in the definition of Spelling Snob myself, as I have been considered this and such, mheh mheh mheh. {snooty snickering} But I mean, how do people graduate high school, diploma'd and everthing and get away with having learned so little? Maybe it's Stress, still people spell just as bad or good whatever mood I'm in. Sew mebbay eye jusd giv ub an "live an let duh". {throws hands in air in retreat and resignation lol}
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&quot;234&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;Altavista, a favorite of mine for search engines, has an option for letting you register your site with them, but I haven't looked into it too deeply, and I doubt it's free. How I assume it works is that your site goes top of their search terms and comes up as a clickable option on other related searches.
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&quot;305&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;I'll go back and get that first big set after this: LoGD Message of the Day (MoTD)
Poll: Hally Happoween!
Shades Jester BarnCat – 2008-10-29 11:09:15
Have a Fun & Safe Happoween, ya know ~ reflective clothes ~ inspect your kids' candy ~ driving & drinking ~ older kids who steal candy & vandalize ~ monsters, ghosts & politicians, oh my!
Going fullout this year, having a blast. (2 - 22.2%)
Hiding from the kids. (1 - 11.1%)
Partying elsewhere. (3 - 33.3%)
Got stuck working. (2 - 22.2%)
Taking the special selftime to summon the darkforces and join their hellish crusade. (1 - 11.1%)
Icy another town!
aDMinisterator Metaphorm – 2008-10-17 22:58:37 
"Lo and Behold, for I have Seen the Frost on my Windshield, I have Witnessed the Xmas on store shelves, I have known the winter ahead of time and so have secured it for ourselves!" chants Metaphorm, using magic to heat up the ground and melt a snowpatchy path, though still dangerous travel, to the Ice Town of Glaciarchtika! Formerly Archtikapolaris, the town returns anew and repaired after it's eons of icy slumber.  
You've Got Animail!
Shades Jester BarnCat – 2008-10-12 09:00:55 
What can I say? Jobs, Homes, and now Pets! The realm starts to feel just that little bit more like Home to the Sitezens here. Animals now accompany their owners in their work, play and forest slay each new day. Various living things are counting on you to give them heart and hearth. Aaawww, LoL!  
Poll: Homewords Abound!
aDMinisterator Metaphorm – 2008-10-05 03:06:19
The Inns are packed. The Fields have proven uneasy rest. However, the Sitezens of the Realm have begun to discover ways to shape their gathered work & materials in Real Estates! Dwellings of various types spring up in the towns, sheltering they and their's in safety and solace from the unpredictable climates of both nature and civilization.
Still doing good, really liking it here. (11 - 91.7%)
Not bad, content. (1 - 8.3%)
Frustrated, running into some troubles. (0 - 0%)
Disappointed, needs a little something more. (0 - 0%)
Disgusted, this is one poorly done up setup. (0 - 0%)
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&quot;305&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;From top to bottom in order, by the date lol. 
LoGD Message of the Day (MoTD)
Bright lights, Dead City
aDMinisterator Metaphorm – 2008-09-30 23:28:10 
Through the veils over eyes of those between the states of Life and Death there've been glimpsed signs of another Town. A place many have literally been dying to see. Happy Halloween! The Ghost Town of Morguevarium has manifested! The living and the dead now walk the same eery streets, side by side, fully aware of eachother in this place where worlds meet, where the barriers between dimensions and states of being is thinnest. A haunting realization has dawned. Now is the hour of horror, the dead of night, treadly quietly and listen to the chilling whispers on the wind.  
Wages And Sin!
aDMinisterator Metaphorm – 2008-09-28 05:51:49 
As more Logdventurers appear on our shores vast material resources are now being discovered within nature and idle hands fall to duty in various works both in forest and cities. There will however be those who will still seek to profit from acts of Evil, devil's work employs their idle hands so to speak. For this reckless number Law has come to the lands. Work may keep you free but the wages of Sin will be Justice, and Justice will be served. Jobs and Crime now both pay, your income will be your outcome. Livelihoods, freedom depend on your karma now to determine your very state of being.   
&lt;Rise of the CLANs&gt;!
aDMinisterator Metaphorm – 2008-09-21 05:50:54 
Monsters in this realm seem to have increased in strength and number! Giving the hunters and warriors a fighting edge though the recently discovered secret power of the unity and fellowship of The Clans has unlocked untapped new potential within The Gems! Translating the owner's imagination prismatically into holographic realities, within their forges, from gems hoarded diligently within their vaults their magickal energy becomes matter! &lt;Clans now forging destinies and storing their resources look at themselves, others and the world in the anticipation of their times, present and future.&gt;    
~Chaotic~Infusion!~
aDMinisterator Metaphorm – 2008-09-19 00:18:00 
As more warriors from a Shaded dimension enter the realm, their very presence has had affects upon the very landscape, like subconscious messages affect dreams, so to have these pilgrim Sitezens upon the Creative Source. That mysterious something that Metaphorm & AgraJag draw upon when sculpting and refining this World. New mystic structures have begun appearing in towns, new powerful possibilities, and soon those who've discovered the power of unity and fellowship will be privy to the most precious secret of The Gems! The world is changing, but are you all ready.  
Bountifuls for Bounty Fools!
aDMinisterator Metaphorm – 2008-09-13 12:37:31 
From a bustling Inn in Constantintilople Dag Durnik has watched several new warriors come and go. Having been apprised of some recent monstrous threats to the Kingdoms he now turns to you all for help in helping vanquish these evils from the land! In a series of quests, dependant on your level of ability, you'll have chances to work for Dag while making money, repute, and it out with your skin intact! Do you have what it takes to be up for these challenges? Special Bounties await those strong in might, metal & magic. The Metaverse is counting on you.  
Turning the Page
Shades Jester BarnCat – 2008-09-13 11:01:23 
Further Updates and Adjustments added to the Game will fit into the Metaversal Storyline, an Everchanging Epic Saga in which Legends will be borne.  
Character Enhancements!
Shades Jester BarnCat – 2008-09-08 11:05:34 
Ladies and Germs lol jk, uh In appreciation for us reaching a 10 member goal, a nice milestone to pass, we tried handing out donator points to ye 1st 10! JCP's not cooperating though, Metaphorm pummeled the lout thoroughly but that doesn't fix the bug in the system so the neato bennies that allow for further character customization WiThOuT handing out un/fair advantages have been knocked down to 0 points to use. These are Colored Names {Ashke would have asked this til she was blue in the face lol}, Custom Titles, Weapons, Armors and names for Mounts. And to those who kill that pesky giant green pet of Meta's, a bio-avatar. I would only ask this system be not abused and as to the rest, have fun! Any questions just propel a YoM to me or payhap another experienced LoGDventurer. We apologize for the bugs and our admin staff is still ironing out a few irritating remnants but do still strive to make the game fun, challenging and weird. Deliberately Strange :) you got it. Happy Hunting!  
Poll: How are we doing?
aDMinisterator Metaphorm – 2008-09-07 07:41:20
(Ok, trying this again because the first one didn't display!) 
Comment (1 - 14.3%)
Concern (0 - 0%)
Compliment (5 - 71.4%)
Complaint (0 - 0%)
Complacent (1 - 14.3%)
Greetings Mellow Fellow Shaders!
Shades Jester BarnCat – 2008-09-07 07:35:20 
BarnCat of the {CAT} Clan here just posting up my usual blather on this MotD. Test post and if this's working the way it's supposed to this'll be the main hub to tune into for news and commentary about this game.  
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&quot;305&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;LoGD Message of the Day (MoTD)
Poll: Happy Thanksgiving!
Shades Jester BarnCat – 2008-11-26 22:30:36
Eat well, drink safely, travel cheaply, and be thankful even if ya gotta get creative and make up reasons.
Could ya pass me them taters? (3 - 30%)
Hey pass me over that thar cranberry sauce. (2 - 20%)
Hey yo, slap me some modat stovetop stuffing. (3 - 30%)
Aye indeed verily, canst thee relenquish the Turkey unto me? (2 - 20%)
Pass the Dutchy to the lefthand side. (0 - 0%)
D0|\\|t P/-\\N1C!~~LOLolol~ 
Shades Jester BarnCat – 2008-11-15 00:27:18 
Tehrezes n0 porpl3m with uir compewtur 0r uor servre, wher're n0t biegn HaXx0rted, lolz tihs is jsut a b1rthdai Serpr1ze 4 al uv teh Worriarsz jaust cuse wyh shud Eye hav al t3h funzors!?! Teh effcet shud beg0ned atfur da 1Sth anden |\\eturn b@(k to nArmoL. T1\\ t3hnlololz havz t3h fun\\|\\!   
Poll: A Little Something Extra Forum!:
aDMinisterator Metaphorm – 2008-11-09 06:18:56
A Council of Warriors meets and discusses various matters concerning this Realm at <a href="Http://Meta.Constantintilople.Com">Http://Meta.Constantintilople.Com</a> in it's own newest LOGD Section amidst so many other topics it doth verily boggle the mind. For Advice, Discussion and Other worthy contributions by the players for the players and with the players and the admin and moderator staff. This's where it happens. Let us Converse!
I've got Advice for my fellow players. (1 - 10%)
I've got Concerns to bring up for people to view. (3 - 30%)
I have Suggestions, or Ideas for this place. (4 - 40%)
I have fun creative entertaining Stories to tell the audience. (1 - 10%)
I'm just a Curious Reader for now. (1 - 10%)
Reminders to Players
Peasant Agrajag – 2008-11-01 13:03:43 
From Agrajag on 11-01-2008 13:03:43 The admins of this site would like to remind all players of the following:
1. This is run by volunteers - we've got other things in our lives that are more important to us than this. Please respect our time.
2. While we appreciate petitions and try to fix/make things better in general, we do not appreciate repeated petitions on the same subject (ie a player dislikes a particular module). Please save the petitions for real problems and suggestions.
Thanks for playing and please enjoy your stay. 
From Metaphorm 2008-11-05: Before sending a petition, please make sure you have read the motd. 
Petitions about problems we already know about just take up time we could be using to fix those problems. 
Please be as descriptive as possible in your petition. If you have questions about how the game works, please check out the FAQ. 
Petitions about game mechanics will more than likely not be answered unless they have something to do with a bug.   
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Poll: Merry Happy Hohoholidaze!
Shades Jester BarnCat – 2008-12-15 03:50:23
Gift Shops in Every town? Stockings hung with care in Acorn's Inn of the Squirrel? Shopping days til Xmas / Christmas / Holiday / Festivas / retail friggin traffic crowded human stampede nightmare?
It's beginning to look alot like something. (2 - 18.2%)
A hooved northern animal, flight-capable, illuminated crimson proboscus. (2 - 18.2%)
Probably an animate snow golem of unfortunately sunny disposition. (1 - 9.1%)
Ringing conical hanging metal sound inducers, uprooted cut off evergreen vegetation decorated ritually, and nights of messianic silence. (1 - 9.1%)
All of the Above! (5 - 45.5%)
Combat Et Races!
aDMinisterator Metaphorm – 2008-12-08 02:14:41 
Little did anyone know, that Since ThanksGiving, new Races have washed ashore from faroff worlds and teachings from other dimensions have spread from mind to mind. More expansive discoveries people are dying to find out and paying for dearly changing ourselves and the world around us. Such is the Way of the Meta, Change Is Inevitable! Have A Nice NewDay!  
Aarrrhh! Th' Square Root o' Pi!...Rate?
Shades Jester BarnCat – 2008-12-02 10:12:30 
It be Talk Like a Pirate Day Arrrh! Take heart an' avast, twill only take but a day f'r this ta be disembarked, til then high's th' tide as th' smiles be wide.  
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Poll: New Year's New Fears!
Shades Jester BarnCat – 2009-01-19 10:42:49
Gradually this time things take place, that affect nature or change the face, but kept in rhyme this MoTD still won't tell thee what is soon to be. With minds hopin', eyes open, no mopin', pulses steady we wait, spells charged, armors worn, weapons at the ready. Any Ideas how this is done? What would make this e'en more fun?
We need more Gems! (1 - 12.5%)
More Custom Monsters! (1 - 12.5%)
More Players {to beat on lol} to play with! (2 - 25%)
More Places to Go, Things to Do! (2 - 25%)
BarnCat Pinatas lol, or just Other idea. (2 - 25%)
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Happy Friday the 13th!
aDMinisterator Metaphorm – 2009-02-12 23:14:31 
Just a quick Whatsup message here. First off, happy Friday the 13th! No, not a plug for the movie though it does look interesting. Got great things in store for the realm but we're focused on handling remaining issues before we bring in more things needing fixed. Faeries & their Trees for one. ~he strikes his fists against the postsand still insists he sees the ghosts~ (slaps SiteGeist's glowy hands away from the keyboard, "quiddit you..") So, yep, we're around as much as we can be and hope you're all still having fun as we gradually get the realm rolling slowly but surely into the future (echoes voice ominously and stuff) whatever that future may be, nyahaha. <font color="#008000">Not clearing things out just yet, just archiving here in case we need to make the space for other stuff, or just current stuff to move along smoother. </font>
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&quot;74&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;Mkay, time to grab the bull by the horns, and hope Teri doesn't gore me for doing that lol. Taurus info for this month, being the cooks of the zodiac, despite having a bovine astrologic, th foods seem to be the topic at <a href="http://Www.MSNBC.Com">Www.MSNBC.Com</a> lately starting with something about a Red Meat diet, and another about Liquid Calories. Maybe about them being bad for you, or good for you, it's hard to keep up with science's flipflops. Must be like Teraflops. A computer friend of mine coined that term once, has a nice ring to it. Teriflops? Got any Tauruflops for this thread?
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&quot;224&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;Zagrebro, I just claimed to have a member of this forum here who's from Venezuela, back me up here lol. Also hey give this a look!: Obama: Reaching out to enemies makes sense - MSNBC Articles Address: <a href="http://news.mobile.msn.com/en-us/articles.aspx?afid=1&aid=30291519">http://news.mobile.msn.com/en-us/articles.aspx?afid=1&aid=30291519</a> From the Caracas point of view what are folks in your city thinking about this? People in America have claimed that this Hugo's responsible for having Murdered his own people. You've previously described him as an ugly type tyrant who's corrupt to boot but is he a Murderer too? Do people there see Obama as befriending a representation of living evil or extending the hand of friendship unlike GWBush?
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&quot;122&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;I'm on a Venezuela threadlift frenzy lately, so why not one more. The scenery there is tourist brochure grade but there's a bit too much sunlight there for me.
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&quot;76&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;On the Cannibal Island of Rakmogak, a Spirit named Cobalt Manticore has Learned the Possession skill and has been up to mischiefs heretofor never acheived before! <font color="#0000FF">You are Cobalt Manticore, a native from Raktam and are dead. Here you can see Jordibacon (1 of 85 HP), and Croquetison. Unfortunately you have died and are now floating around as a spirit.Since your last move: Croquetison starts acting very strangely. (2009-04-20 10:10) Croquetison notices Jordibacon has only (1 0f 85 HP) Left! An Easy Kill! It'd be Foolish to pass that up! Hyaaarrgh! (2009-04-20 10:10) You force Croquetison to speak.</font> This by typing in the /me command instead of just making them say goofy things, you can make them appear to be doing actions, and really stir up some ç®å¶. I previously had a hut full of villagers professing their true love of ballet, and yogurt and oprah. And these guys were some real tough-guy cannibal types too. Even made one of them beat themselves in the face repeatedly with a piece of driftwood. The potential for trouble with this game skill is almost a crime in the right hands. And they thought the Manticore was bad enough aLiVe!
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&quot;122&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="6">HEY, YOU, MONSTER!!!!<br />
WHERE ARE YOU???<br />
I'M STILL ALIVE AND HANDSOME AS ALWAYS!!!!<br />
lol<br />
jjajajajaj</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;224&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="5">I'm going to explain you as well as I can with my language limitations:<br />
Hugo Chávez is still a tyrant. He's always talking bullshit about Obama but, as you saw in pics, he is secretly wanting to hold hands with Obama. He wants the whole attention!!! Venezuela is a time bomb! He reacted like a donzel wanting to be fucked by Obama.... This is so hilarious for venezuelans... his popularity lies in the bathroom ajajajaajaj<br />
See ya, bro!</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;224&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="6">Bro:<br />
Chávez doesn't believe in any friendship... he's so hypocrite!!!! He just wanted to step Obama's spotlight!!!! Nothing more! His days are counted!!!!</font></b><div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;74&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>A bakery owner hires a young female clerk who likes to wear very short skirts and thong panties.<br />
One day a young man enters the store, glances at the clerk and at the loaves of bread behind the counter. Noticing her short skirt and the location of the raisin bread, he has a brilliant idea.<br />
\&quot;I'd like some raisin bread please,\&quot; the man says.<br />
The clerk nods and climbs up a ladder to reach the raisin bread located on the very top shelf.<br />
The man standing almost directly beneath her, is provided with an excellent view, just as he thought.<br />
When she descends the ladder, he decides that he had better get two loaves, as he is \&quot;having company for dinner.\&quot;<br />
As the clerk retrieves the second loaf of bread, one of the other male customers notices what's going on and requests his own loaf of raisin bread.<br />
After many trips, she is tired, irritated and begins to wonder \&quot;why the unusual interest in the raisin bread?\&quot;<br />
Atop the ladder one more time, she looks down and glares at the men standing below.<br />
Then, she notices an elderly man standing amongst the crowd. Thinking that she can save herself a trip, she yells at the elderly man, \&quot;Is it raisin for you too?\&quot;<br />
\&quot;No,\&quot; stammers the old man, \&quot;but it's quivering a little.\&quot;</p>
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&quot;65&quot;;&quot;145&quot;;&quot;Today we go to see a Naturopath. This looks to be a probable 2 hour appointment, though what they'll need 2 hours for I do not know. What I should be doing is reviewing this thread for all my posts and write up a brief summarized up to the reply log of all medical happenings. It's been a long strange journey.
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&quot;65&quot;;&quot;146&quot;;&quot;Very interesting. Ok, Somnolin and panplex 2-phase join the fruity pebbles bowl of breakfast pills. Vegetarian Diet with added ability to eat fish for the omega3 fatty acids, and chicken, low fat, is also okay. Wheat products are not, neither is cheese. Stress avoidance as much as possible, can't do a damn thing about work lol, but my goodbyes to the Shadegameboard were timely. Again yes I am Told to quit smoking but BUT the rest of my life gets to keep doing It's part to damage me? Smoking at least I mildly like, others of my health risks are alot more undesirable company, get them to back off and I can easier consider smoking cessation. The recurring thought lately is this "Omfgd, here I am eating a bowl of raw broccoli, cauliflower and doing math while listening to political talkradio. Just 5 years ago I would found this incredibly dull! What exactly am I becoming?" Beats me, meanwhile I'm gonna shell some more of these unsalted peanuts while waiting for my buckwheat waffles to bake so I can wash them down with almond and rice milk.
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&quot;285&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;The soundtrack is very good. Paramore's "Decode" has a firm bite on the flavor of the movie. Linkin Park "Leave out all the rest" drains me right in the throat. Muse, uh and "Super massive black hole" they suck. The music is good but that singing just sucks. It Sucks! Not blood, just sucks. Around this October we plan a trip around the peninsula and I want to get pics spoofing some of the movie scenes starrign me and Felinara lol. "About 3 things I was completely certain. First, BarnCat is a dingbat, second there was a part of him either the frosted side or the wheat side that wanted to confuse me, and third I was totally irrevocably in Forks with him." Me standing behind Felinara as she cringed in the woods "Say it. SAY IT! Say the words or so help me I'll drain you drier than british humor right here in the boonies." Or us two in the trees, "We're not actually vampires, we're squirrels, or we were bitten by radioactive lemurs and we like the move it move it." It should be fun, but october is too many months away for me. We should also go see La Push, because it's Laaah Pooosh! Scary stories time.
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;39&quot;;&quot;Testing, testing, 1, 2, 3, is this mic on? (been blanking again,)
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;40&quot;;&quot;Been, honestly... 've been Raiding lol, er reading? Raiding! the KGMI Blogs! At <a href="http://www.kgmi.com">www.kgmi.com</a> to be precise, new site format, same weblink, but if you've got it saved to faves you'll have to recalibrate, the old ways no longer work, the site's progressed lol. Yes, to warn you it's political, critical etc, and I am a free thinking left leaning moderate, liberal democat, whatever I forgot lol. But if you've known me for awhile you already know that, but that's what I'm representing over there. Free thinking, objective, solution based thinking that refuses to be lodged in fear and sheltered thinking. We're in the future now, every second of it, let's not go kicking and screaming into it, let's find each our own steering wheels and travel boldly into it. So that's how I blog there. Mostly on Joe's and Patti's blogs, and a bit here and there everywhere else. The BarnCat is there.
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;41&quot;;&quot;LoL, yes, count how many times I said thinking, pointing that out might get ya somewhere, it might not yes, count how many times I said thinking, pointing that out might get ya somewhere, it might not count how many times I said thinking, pointing that out might get ya somewhere, it might not pointing that out might get ya somewhere,  it might not. it might not. EcHo(EcHo(EcHo(EcHo(EcHo(EcHo(EcHo(EcHo(EcHo(EcHo(EcHo(EcHo(EcHo(EcHo(EcHo(EcHo(EcHo(EcHo(EcHo(EcHo(EcHo(EcHo(EcHo( we gotta get some people here, the odd things I'm doing to amuse myself..., 

Okay, almost time to slap on the strait jacket and head to work.
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;90&quot;;&quot;<font color="#000000">Encyclopedia Mythica™ {And the BarnCat, Finite of Shade, Furever of Mind.} 
Kludde {Sound "Familiar"?}
by Micha F. Lindemans {Annotated by the B to the C.}
{I do believe} In Belgian folklore {you shall find}, a water spirit {upon further reflection} which roams the Flemish country side {as I did}. This creature, {such a realization} called Kludde {almost with a life of it's own}, hides in the twilight {this dread creature seems entirely designed for} of dawn and sunset and attacks {summoned for} innocent travelers {hounding Thik.}. Warned travelers listen for the only sound which betrays that Kludde is in the vicinity: the rattling of the chains {From it's bound layer} with which the spirit is covered {I summoned it forth from the dark chaos of my own mind}. 
Kludde usually appears in the shape of a monstrous black dog {to be the ideal form of presence to bedevil me some fat loudmouth ogre} that walks on his hind legs {and through her eventual irritation and anger induce her to finally leave,}. The faster one walks, the faster this monster follows {to literaly crush the life out of her like the Mythical Kludde,}, often swinging through the trees like a giant snake. {leaving her totally clueless and unaware} No one can ever hope to outrun or escape this creature {I figured it was only fair}. The dog {turnabout with her own dark reflection} is not the only shape in which it can be seen {the message there vaguely clear.}. It can also assume the shape of a huge, hairy, black cat {So was it Me?} or a horrible black bird. {Or is it Raiven?} 
<a href="http://www.pantheon.org/articles/k/kludde.html">http://www.pantheon.org/articles/k/kludde.html</a> {The Shade World may never know but}
</font> }Neither will Thik lol, I've handed the chains to a new master, to preserve the mystery I've changed the puzzle, resume the guessing, the Kludde will continue the hounding and haunting. One only leaves a stinkbomb this big in a place they do not plan to return to, fare thee hell, Shade.{
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&quot;25&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<font color="#FF0000">My Vampire | BarnCat says "Fresh Corpse, Mosquito, Leech, Bloodsucker, Creature Of The Night, and back down again thanks to a Vampire Hunter. Rhiana would you be my umbrella-ella-ella eh eh eh?"

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&quot;188&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<font color="#0000FF">Is it possible to become Addicted to a Person?</font> I was just wondering this because I don't know how else to define this type of situation that can get way way out of hand. It fact it can get creepy, demanding, tyrannical and psychologically unhealthy. Have you ever thought all day about a person you can't wait to talk to? Have you already talked to them 2 or more times that day already? Do you know on some level they don't need/want to talk to you that much but you bulldoze yourself onto them anyway? Do you react inapproriately to when your friends finally have enough, turn off the politeness and tell you that you need to back off? Are you avoiding something in your everyday life by escaping to this/these other person/s? As I ask all these questions I have someone repeatedly calling me on my landline after I have told them repeatedly not to do it because it boots me offline. It's very very irritating and I'm about to get mean, turn into the bad guy, make this person cry, do whatever I have to do to get sections of my life back, and maybe hopefully by doing this introduce this person to sections of their life they've been neglecting. Ordinary moderate considerate interaction's okay, but c'mon now, less is more, the less someone communiques, the more valued their rarer talkings become. People wonder why I've become such a hermit lol, the problem's on my end too. I'm just too polite to tell someone that they are being disruptive, boring, annoying and about to receive an unfriendly response to their persistent hammering drilling battering at the boundaries. Is there an official term for this addiction or has anyone else had this kind of situation?
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&quot;115&quot;;&quot;65&quot;;&quot;E-mail message   
Subject: To be six again!!
A man was sitting on the edge of the bed, observing his wife, looking
at herself in the mirror. Since her birthday was not far off he asked
what she'd like to have for her Birthday.
'I'd like to be six again', she replied, still looking in the  mirror.
On the morning of her
Birthday, he arose early,
made her a nice big
bowl of Lucky Charms, and then took her to Six
Flags theme park. What a day!
He put her on every
ride in the park; the Death Slide, the Wall of Fear, the
Screaming Monster Roller
Coaster, everything
there was.
Five hours later they
staggered out
of the theme park.
Her head was reeling
and her stomach felt upside down.
He then took her to a McDonald's where he ordered her  a Happy Meal
with extra fries and a chocolate shake.
Then it was off  to a movie, popcorn, a soda pop, and
her favorite  candy, M&M's. What a fabulous adventure! Finally she
wobbled home with her
husband and collapsed into bed exhausted. He leaned over his wife
with a big smile and lovingly asked, 'Well Dear, what was it
like being six again?'
Her eyes slowly opened and her expression suddenly changed. 'I meant
my dress size, you retard!!!!'
The moral of the story:
Even when a man is listening,  he is gonna get it  wrong.
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&quot;143&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>None of that Sissy Crap  <br />
Are you tired of those sissy 'friendship' poems? Well, here is a series of promises that actually speak of true friendship.  <br />
You will see no cutesy little smiley faces on this card-  <br />
Just the stone cold truth of our great friendship.  </p>

<p>1. When you are sad --I will jump on the person who made you sad like a spider monkey jacked up on Mountain Dew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  </p>

<p>2. When you are blue -- I will try to dislodge whatever is choking you. </p>

<p>3. When you smile -- I will know you are plotting something that I must be involved in. </p>

<p>4. When you're scared -- we will high tail it out of here.  </p>

<p>5. When you are worried -- I will tell you horrible stories about how much worse it could be until you quit whining, ya big baby!!!!  </p>

<p>6. When you are confused -- I will use little words. </p>

<p>7. When you are sick --Stay away from me until you are well again. I don't want whatever you have.  </p>

<p>8. When you fall -- I'll pick you up and dust you off-- <br />
After I laugh my butt off!! </p>

<p>9. This is my oath...I pledge it to the end. 'Why?' you may ask -- because you are my FRIEND! </p>

<p>Friendship is like peeing in your pants, <br />
everyone can see it, <br />
but only you can feel the true warmth.</p>
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&quot;184&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;Wherever there's trouble he'll stay til the fight's won gijoe is there, GI JOE american hero, gi joe is there. And now he's here: G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Address: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G.I._Joe:_The_Rise_of_Cobra">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G.I._Joe:_The_Rise_of_Cobra</a> With a few of the actors objecting at first to what they saw as a movie that glorified war then chainging their minds, the cast manages to be nearly \&quot;all star\&quot;. I just saw the preview on tv and my jaw dropped and I just had to check this out to be sure, and sure enough it is. Last weekend Cartoon Network di an animated gijoe show called Resolute, in which omg the joes actually killed people, the bad guys could aim, and explosions were harmful! They were'nt a colorful fluff of huge light and sound that did little more than stagger people nearby, the bad guys didn't shoot everything but their targets, and Snake Eyes decapitated a couple of guys! The trailer for the movie looks dynamic but there's no real telling yet how cute and fluffy and abstract it'll turn out nor how shockingly gory and blood saturated it could be, all that it can be lol. Me, I wish I still had my joe i. g.'s, but ya know, childhood, M-80s and bottlerockets, and no idea what the word investment or collectible meant lol.
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;42&quot;;&quot;<font size="6">Blogger BarnCat Loses Faith trying to Restore it.</font> KGMI blogger BarnCat, seen at the KGMI-AM - Personality Blogs Address: <a href="http://www.kgmi.com/Personality-Blogs/">http://www.kgmi.com/Personality-Blogs/</a> states his unofficial goal is to help drum up participation and interaction on the KGMI Blogs while trying to spread a message of rational objective thinking, but is he too left leaning to see the picture clearly? Is his cause lost to start with? To what he sees is an unnecessarily panicked populace that clings to fears, "Fear of God, Fear of Terrorism and Fear of Change", he tries to find ways to verbally help ease folks into the future. But many do kick and scream and break free by biting the hand lol. Seriously though, I used to be more polite, back when it seemed my behavior on the blogs would influencete likelihood of employment there. But it's gone from "don't think you'll be a security guard forever - keep at it - if you really want to get into this oftimes thankless job - keep trying - alright way to go - radio isn't the way to go, the future is bright but the prospects are fewer and fewer" a message of encouragement that slid downhill, making me wonder what happened, did I mess up somewhere? Did things at the stations drasticaly change? A sign of the economic times? But also unfortunately induces a stressing at the floodgates of my own personal opinions of what I feel as a political party that has been in the wrong and in power for way too long and annoying the ç®å¶ outta me, with now that they're in the minority, crying their sheltered m.night shyalmalan village-like heads off lol. Another beef that comes to the surface, a peeve about radio personalities that change integrities to suit their radio roles, that come on the scene as one type of person, to switch and stubbornly schtick to another one. One that encourages this regressive sheep like mentality that's kept the erst of us down for these last 8+ years. Maybe it's for the sake of counterpoint, personality character role "niche" but it wouldn't be the first time we didn't get what we thought we were voting for, lol. I'm a loyal "Teeh-head" and a few of the other folks there are okay, but when it comes down to it, it's a conservative talk station and it's really really irritating. Might be a good thing that I'm not currently working there, maybe I have aot more to learn about how things really work, or I'm going the wrong direction anyways. Feels like I'm floating in a void here.
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&quot;25&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<font color="#FF0000">My Vampire | BarnCat says "Almost, everyone here has "B" names, so anyway the human said there'd be a shop here, shortly before I killed him. Seems the liar's death was most deserved."

blasphemy
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 (5283) BarnCat
Batrisha
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 (636) blkpxedust (16) bitter_kold (2) bloodygun
 (61259) 122 pints of blood.
Your rank is Aspirant Elder - next rank at 500 pints. <a href="http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=BarnCat">http://quiz.ravenblack.net/blood.pl?biter=BarnCat</a> </font>
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&quot;120&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;Affordable and unwanted, the story of my life, they only find ya interesting after you're taken lol. <font face="Tahoma"> E-mail message   
Subject: JEFF FOXWORTHY ON UTAH 
FORGET REDNECKS; THIS IS WHAT JEFF FOXWORTHY HAD TO SAY ABOUT UTAHNS!
If your local Dairy Queen is closed from September to May, you live in Utah.
If someone in a Home Depot store offers you assistance and they don't work there, you live in Utah.
If you've worn shorts and a parka at the same time, you live in Utah.
If you've had a lengthy telephone conversation with someone who dialed the wrong number, you live in Utah.
If 'vacation' means going anywhere south of Salt Lake City for the weekend, you live in Utah.
If you measure distance in hours, you live in Utah.
If you know several people who have hit a deer more than once, you live in Utah.
If you have switched from 'heat' to 'A/C' and back again in the same day, you live in Utah.
If you install security lights on your house and garage but leave both doors unlocked, you live in Utah.
If you can drive 75 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching, you live in Utah.
If you design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit, you live in Utah.
If the speed limit on the highway is 75 mph -- you're going 80, and everyone is still passing you, you live in Utah.
If driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with snow, you live in Utah.
If you know all 4 seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter, and road construction, you live in Utah.
If you find 10 degrees 'a little chilly' you live in Utah.
If you actually understand these jokes and forward them to all your friends, you live in Utah.
</font> Maybe it's a female competition thing, anyways whoops, yes Utah, funny place, if I remember right an old Cobalt Caverns / Metaverse member was from there: Jojara.
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&quot;162&quot;;&quot;91&quot;;&quot;"My Son, included within this scroll is the encoded seal to my concentrated spiritual essence. Within is all that is me, and yet not me. The magicks, the materiel, the monies, the masteries, the manifestation that Shade knew as The BarnCat. I'll have no further use fur it, I've redefined world-weary, I'm weary of that weary world and must now retreat to a place of peace that is of mine own devising now because if you want a job done right, yes, ya gotta do it yourself. I've interpretted the Grimm scrolls and seen the signs, and this wee slikkit cowerin beastie knows a fear in his breastie for the worse is yet to come. You though have always had a harder stomach and a stronger determination for this place, and so it is to you I pass on the everlasting presence of The BarnCat, so that Shade might never know it's lasting lack. Do you accept this phylactery, the seal of the totem contained within?" <font color="#FFA8CF">"Oh hell yeah! Yipee!"</font>
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&quot;224&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;Geez I missed your replies here lol, Chavez is then now trying to be Obama's favorite dicktator now then? Then now then now lol damn. Well dude, Obama's a talker more than a fighter and might not immediately stomp Chaves like the cucharacha he is.
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&quot;122&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;I was just watching Bedazzled yesterday and thought of you lol.
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;Oh, I forgot to mention, and I can't find the thread the Adult Swim stuff is on, but The Mighty Boosh has started airing in the USA on Cartoon Network. And yes it is very strange. When do We get to see Happy Tree Friends?!
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="4">ajajajajaajajjaja<br />
ajajajajajajaajaj<br />
ajajajajajaajaj<br />
Well, Nozveratu is going to be happy you are part of THE MIGHTY... because he's a huge fan of that program aahahahahah<br />
I'll tell him!</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;122&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="5">LOL...<br />
Nozzy always tell me I look like Brendan Fraser being a NARCO in that movie ajajjajaajajajaajajaj</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;224&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="6">JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA<br />
JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA<br />
Yes, Chávez is a complete fucking CUCARACHA aajajajajaajaj</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;224&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;La Cucaracha la cucaracha! La la la alla, lol.
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&quot;122&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;LoL, noz saw the ersemblance too? :D Jaaa jajajaja.
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&quot;122&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;REsemblance I meant, LoL.
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;Where is Noz these days? Is he STILL ALIVE too?
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;<font size="6">¡Hola! ¡Tan aquí estoy, Brendan Fraser que despierta de hacer UN DESEO PARA DESCUBRIR que SOY los oops ATRACTIVOS ESTUPENDOS, señor de las drogas muy hermoso! ¡Tengo una nariz muy grande pero tengo un bigote masculino! ¡Grrr, polluelos me ama, pero estoy casado con mi esposa encantadora Corazon que esté teniendo un asunto de engaño con su profesor de inglés, Raúl! Mientras tanto I' ¡m ocupado con una transacción de la droga que sucedió gravemente y siendo tirado en por la gente que intentaba matar me y aquí me pensó que era apenas vendedor del jabón o del azúcar de lavadero! Ésta no es buena DA para mí. ¡Era mucho más relaxed y que se divertía más el estar en las películas de la momia!</font>
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&quot;142&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;Yet more excuses elsewhere in The TypeCastle! Address: <a href="http://meta.constantintilople.com/index.php?webtag=META&amp;msg=148.1">http://meta.constantintilople.com/index.php?webtag=META&amp;msg=148.1</a> I had a double dosage of 200 milligram Idongivadam. I forgot how to operate my phone. I had a family emergency, I put my family in the emergency room for annoying me. I'm Lazy. Your offer held merit but your bargaining posture and reciprocal were highly dubious and overwhelmingly insufficient. My coffee was replaced with decaf so I was flat on my back for that whole time. Sorry I couldn't attend but again I remind you that I do tend to sometimes dabble in having a life outside of you, hope this doesn't give you a heart attack. Truth to tell you just bore me. I thought you were a telemarketer, they call me several times a day too, as well as when I'm busy doing stuff too, ever consider a career change? I broke my phone, oh what is this I'm talking with you with, OKay it's broken too, SmAsH! Can you tell that my mother's day weekend was alot of backpedalling and hiding under the table with my arms around my head?
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&quot;274&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;Another Dan Brown plagiarism, this one a bit more obvious, right down to the title? Angels And Demons brings his cryptographer protagonist Robert Langdon back into Europe and intrigues, this time against a freemason / illuminati type threat and a doomsday device under the Vatican! This gets kinda nutty, Freemasons with doomsday bombs?, the god particle?, clues hidden in statues? But who knows? Who knows. History Channel last night was on about it for hours on end. It's amazing how little they know lol. I joked with the wife about, yes an ultra elite secret society who's current secret is crabs, kilts, haggis and scotch are gong to end the world? Isn't Tom Hanks a Scientologist? How about Ron Howard? Just a wondering.
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&quot;53&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;Fitting for Gemini I used a Chatting room for postings. <font face="Times New Roman">Metaphorm: Gemini Time Again!<br />
Metaphorm asks the Magic 8 Ball: I'm posting this early, I know.?<br />
Metaphorm shakes the Magic 8 Ball...<br />
Metaphorm the Magic 8 Ball replies: How should I know!?<br />
Metaphorm: &lt;----------------- I'm with Impatient. Metaphorm: Gemini Time! Gemini Time! Gemini Time! Gemini Time! Gemini Time! Gemini Time! Gemini Time! Gemini Time! Gemini Time! Gemini Time! Gemini Time! Gemini Time! Gemini Time! Gemini Time! Gemini Time! Gemini Time! Gemini Time! Gemini Time! Gemini Time! Gemini Time! Metaphorm gives The Geminis a piece of pizza<br />
Metaphorm: &lt;%) Metaphorm screams for help because I'm so addicted to chat that I can't leave!!! Metaphorm slams a 60 pound Windows 98 manual on Metaphorm's head. That's gotta hurt, but then again, where there's no sense, there's no feeling!<br />
Metaphorm drop kicks Metaphorm and then picks up Metaphorm and throws Metaphorm onto the floor!<br />
Metaphorm grabs Metaphorm, throws Metaphorm to the ground, looks deeply into Metaphorm's eyes and wonders if Metaphorm would like a piece of gum?<br />
Metaphorm whacks Metaphorm with a roll of quarters because Metaphorm isn't making any sense! Metaphorm wacks Metaphorm in da forehead and says, shad up Metaphorm!! </font>
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;43&quot;;&quot;Got to love that Opinion and Passion, all the BarnCat needs is the News! Why have they not hired this guy? Should have succeeded at getting a radio job before the economy went trial size lol.
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;<b><font face="Times New Roman" size="5">JAJAAJAJAJAJAAJJAJA<br />
AJAJAAJAJAJAJAJAAJAJ<br />
AJAJAJAAJAJAJAJAJAJ<br />
YOU ARE STILL CRAZY AJAJAJAAJAJ<br />
ajaajajajajaajj</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;<b><font face="Verdana" size="5">Noz is doing ok!!!<br />
He is still in Englnd! lol<br />
And he's still a fucking vegetarian vampire!!! lol<br />
He always asks for you, bro!!!!<br />
He remembers you because of THE MIGHTY BOOSH!!!!<br />
lol</font></b>
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Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;122&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<b><font face="Tahoma" size="6">LOL<br />
NOZ LIKES THAT MOVIE!!! ahahahaahah</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;224&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<b><font face="Times New Roman" size="6">JAJAAJAJAJAJAJJA<br />
AJAJAJAAJAJAJAJAJAJA<br />
AJAJAJAAJAJAJAJJAAJAJAJ<br />
LA CUCARACHA, LA CUCARACHA,<br />
YA NO PUEDE CAMINAR, PORQUE LE FALTA, PORQUE LE FALTA,<br />
LA PATITA PRINCIPAL  ajajaj</font></b>
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Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;224&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;Lmao, você sabe o descanso das palavras à canção! Eu nunca soube que a barata não teve nenhum pé, lol. Eu sei que podem viver para sempre sem suas cabeças, como Britney Spears, jajaja.
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&quot;122&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;Noz gets 7 wishes lol. I think Noz just likes Elizabeth Hurley, heck who doesn't. Nose's a bit big, but she's hella saucy and spicy. (did you know that 'hurl' is an american word for puke? To Hurl = to Puke, lol I'd have changed that name long ago.)
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&quot;122&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="6">LOL<br />
YOU ARE NUTS (HURLING) lol</font></b>
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Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;31&quot;;&quot;Great, more Howard Moon resemblance reference lol. Then Noz can be Vince Noir and you Zagreo can be Naboo! Now where we gonna get a talking ape? I don't suppose ViolentStinger is still alive around the net somewhere lol.
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;32&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="5">LMAO ahhaahahahahaahaha<br />
I almost forgot him!<br />
aaahaahahahaah</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;33&quot;;&quot;Somewhere in the Astrology section I have written down everyone I remember from old MSN Astrology Chat. Took a whole night to do but I think I got alot of them recalled, I'll go bump up that thread.
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&quot;289&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;And we can't forget the irrepressible Guest_Scorpiopathic, the guy who took it to BORN and beat it over his all caps sassy prink head lol.
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&quot;122&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;Lol, Elizabeth Pukey just doesn't sound as attractive. bBLAaAeRrGGghH!';'';"";":':
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&quot;122&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="5">jajaajajajajaajajajaj<br />
You are right!</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;122&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;LoL, I aLwAyS aM!
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&quot;302&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;Wikipedia's got the pictures of what many of these new Transformers are gonna look like, but knowing the Wikies you better rush on in and take a looksee, maybe save em to your photobuckets because they have an unfortunate tendency to vanish from time to time. I peeped game lol at the new Wheelie, just to be sure because his character seemed so ridiculous, but then he was lame in the first flick. The new Devastator is one bad bunch of bolts though. It looks to be definitely worth the price of admission, and so white hot awesome with eye candy that any kinda plot or storyline might just end up getting in the way lol. Just blow $#!+ up I say, fights, wage the battles to destroy the forces of eachother.
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&quot;11&quot;;&quot;45&quot;;&quot;I'm thinking of adding these into our LOGD as forest monsters or NPCs of some sort, it's our main RPG anyways and I can find a way to bridge the storyline into it easily! Whaddaya guys think?!
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&quot;286&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;And here I thought it was because when not smoking you just tended to eat more from the hand to mouth habit but Smoking may boost fat-zapping gene - MSNBC Articles Address: <a href="http://news.mobile.msn.com/en-us/articles.aspx?afid=1&amp;aid=30705975">http://news.mobile.msn.com/en-us/articles.aspx?afid=1&amp;aid=30705975</a> Not possibly a good arguement against quitting smoking but finally a decent upside to it lol. I saw this article and just knew it's destination right off. Isn't this one a trip.
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&quot;25&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;{I finally found one of those Shops I never believed were really findable, by accident.} My Vampire | BarnCat says "I bought 1 Sprint Potion, seems to speed up my travel in any one direction, and 2 perfect Dandelions. Purrpose for them currently unknown by me."
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Dark Desires
BarnCat
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{Didn't have alot of scratch on the cat but got a few new toys to play with at least!}
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&quot;67&quot;;&quot;44&quot;;&quot;...I played it safe back when I thought there was a chance of Being hired, seeking the moderate reasonable objective solution oriented ground and not letting the below the belt offcuff @$$hattery get to me. As it looks more and more unlikely, I've been cutting loose with what I really think. It's partly how the Blogs have changed, partly how I changed. They're letting alot more insults fly by unmoderated, yes some even by me, but nothing to compare with what's already been done. Today's a good day to seek a comfortable stopping point for being in the Patti Brooks section of the KGMI Blogs and removing it from my shortcuts, I'm doing no good there, I'm not being correctly read and there's nothing there posted correctly... Lies, delusions, accusations, persecutions, misperceptions, incorrections and denials of confusions. So I say good day to them, but will try to do it nicely.
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&quot;26&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;I won't get into why but it's crossed my mind what I would do if I only had a few moments left to me. I've been doing alot of life review stuff lately, bored and morbid on the job, and have just about got it all covered. I'm gettin pretty good at it, I can almost smell, feel, sense the old surroundings and circumstances too. Lately I've been looking at the old smaller instances, times that were less than a year in duration, still not really sure what I'm looking for lol. But then it hit me and I started looking at the most profoundly spiritual parts of my life and came up getting my first kirlian photograph / aura reading done, the SRT, drumming circles, green smoke with the natives, crystals shopping at saturday markets looking for the right one to resonate with me before I chose, just basically in a nutcaseshell my careening off the boundaries of the metaphysical culture trying to find a sense of self or expand on the apparently unsatisfactory current self of those eras. Still not sure what I took from it all but they're chapters reviewed at least, and as far as life flashing before the eyes done at a casual pace goes they'd one day make for interesting reading if  was at al even impressed by where I've been, where I'm going, or even where I am. If existence for me ended I guess I'd be as ready as I ever could be for it, but I'm a glutton for further punishment and am always curious about the next chapter.
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&quot;75&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;New signature test! Actually old fave, but new format kinda. As a webber I don't have alot of options, <a href="http://www.flamingtext.com">www.flamingtext.com</a> doesn't load onscreen before the next sunrise anymore. I'm a big fan of remotely hosted graphics though, linkable, as expiring images need to be posted on <a href="http://www.photobucket.com">www.photobucket.com</a> otherwise I'd be using flaming text and funny stuff from <a href="http://www.says-it.com">www.says-it.com</a> etc. As for avatars there's been little better resource for me than DrFun and AltaVista's image {theft lol} search. Wonder if Soldavini's still up? As always <a href="http://www.norbert26.com">www.norbert26.com</a> is still great but you now have to assemble your sig one code at a time as the minute you go to add another detail all your previous selections flip back to default.
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&quot;65&quot;;&quot;147&quot;;&quot;Well, to those who've ever wondered about my Sanity, so have I, in fact I get to find out today. I'm scheduled for a psyche evaluation, all a part of the process, and will get ta see what kinda crazy I am and exactly how much I suppose? I'm hoping I'm the eccentric genius kinda crazy but I know fo real that I'm a wreck. I've lived the kind of life that's killed others, you don't come through all that 100% a-ok okie dokie hunky dorie, nope it irrevocably changes you. I do catch myself wishing I had the normal bread and butter tv sitcom nuclear family wholesome whitebread just said bread twice lol upbringing and the normal life of achievements and fulfillment but I remind me that I am what I am and I better like it or go crazy not trying. Wait a sec lol. Okay but anyways, it's been a long night and it looks like the day is far from over. If I feel like it I'll let this health blog know about my mental health, and ifnot just take my word for it that I might be insane but I'm far from stupid.
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&quot;65&quot;;&quot;148&quot;;&quot;500 iu is the recommended daily dosage of Vitamin D. Our patient is recommended much less to nothing of that. These pills prescribed are 10,000 iu! Another prescription \&quot;Rauwolfia\&quot;, actually known as Rauvolfia but spelling errors maybe, is a strong bitter tincture that's been known to be mildly poisonous and mostly hypnotic. We begin to have doubts about this doctor. We'll wonder if she's trying to kill us or if there's simply no experience or caring at the helm. We'll wait for a callback on the Health Coach she refers us to who only seems to take appointments at 2pm - 3pm but in the meanwhile we're kicking back, glad she's not prescribing D-con and RAID! On reflection it just looks like this doctor's going through the motions and might be relieved to have you gone anyway so it's due time to phade.
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&quot;65&quot;;&quot;149&quot;;&quot;M~m~m~most illogical. Psyche results are still not in yet. Federal student aid approval is not in yet. Wearing cardboard safety helmets are not IN yet. This period in life is known as the hurry-up-and-wait phase. I need something else, to get me through this, semi charred kinda life. Humidity was up last night, summer is on the way and I am not prepared. Prey for me.
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&quot;307&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;I'm long overdue in reporting this topic. I just didn't buy into whole war war war but in AP Reports: N. Korea prepares long-range missile - MSNBC Articles Address: <a href="http://news.mobile.msn.com/en-us/articles.aspx?afid=1&amp;aid=31038888&amp;pg1=1">http://news.mobile.msn.com/en-us/articles.aspx?afid=1&amp;aid=31038888&amp;pg1=1</a> SO what? ONE! One long range missile, that's like charging at a swat team with one bullet in your gun. Suicide. Commiting Stupidcide. Interesting that the liberal media's not touching this one, at least not on radio, that I've heard. Far be it for me to participate in the inciting of fear and international distrust but is this an issue we can afford to take our eyes off of? Korea whipping out any length of stupid at us is actually working against them and making them out to be the enemies WMDGWB told us they are. Great minds think alike I guess. On a lighter note, if you had a few hours to live thanks to an intercontinental ballistic missile rushing your way what would you be doing?
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&quot;234&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>&lt;a href=\&quot;http://meta.constantintilople.com\&quot; target=\&quot;_blank\&quot; title=\&quot;Sloganizer - the slogan generator\&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=\&quot;http://www.sloganizer.net/en/style4,The-spc-TypeCastle.png\&quot; border=\&quot;0\&quot; alt=\&quot;The TypeCastle\&quot; title=\&quot;Where Fantasy and Reality meet and find eachother most fulfilling.\&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;</p>
 
<p>Something for folks I can talk into posting on and using for the free advertising on their spacebooks? Looks good, right?</p>
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&quot;234&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<font color="#FF0000"> <br />
E-mail message   <br />
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----- Forwarded Message ----<br />
Subject: My Space,,,,A Must Read<br />
     MYSPACE:  A Must Read for All  <br />
EVERYONE  NEEDS TO READ ALL OF THIS and HAVE CHILDREN READ  IT TOO!  <br />
After tossing her books on the sofa, she  decided to grab a snack and get on-line. She  logged on under her screen name ByAngel213. She  checked her Buddy List and saw GoTo123 was on.  She sent him an instant message:  <br />
ByAngel213:<br />
Hi. I'm glad you are on!  I thought someone was following me home today.  It was really weird!<br />
GoTo123:<br />
LOL You  watch too much TV. Why would someone be  following you? <br />
Don't you live in a safe  neighborhood? <br />
ByAngel213:<br />
Of course I  do. LOL I guess it was my imagination cuz' I  didn't see anybody when I looked  out.<br />
GoTo123:<br />
Unless you gave your  name out on-line. You haven't done that have  you?<br />
ByAngel213:<br />
Of course not. I'm  not stupid you know.<br />
GoTo123:<br />
Did you  have a softball game after school  today?<br />
ByAngel213:<br />
Yes and we  won!!<br />
GoTo123:<br />
That's great! Who did  you play? <br />
ByAngel213:<br />
We played the  Hornets. LOL. Their uniforms are so gross! They  look like bees. LOL<br />
GoTo123:<br />
What is  your team called?<br />
ByAngel213:<br />
We are  the Canton Cats. We have tiger paws on our  uniforms. They are really cool. <br />
GoTo1 23: <br />
Did you  pitch?<br />
ByAngel213:<br />
No I play second  base. I got to go. My homework has to be done  before my parents get home. I don't want them  mad at me. Bye!<br />
GoTo123:<br />
Catch you  later. Bye <br />
Meanwhile.......GoTo123 went  to the member menu and began to search for her  profile. When it came up, he highlighted it and  printed it out. He took out a pen and began to  write down what he knew about Angel so far. Her name: Shannon<br />
Birthday: Jan.  3, 1985<br />
Age: 13<br />
State where she lived:  North  Carolina<br />
Hobbies:  softball, chorus, skating and going to the mall.  Besides this information, he knew she lived in  Canton because  she had just told him. He knew she stayed by  herself until 6:30 p.m. every afternoon until  her parents came home from work. He knew she  played softball on Thursday afternoons on the  school team, and the team was named the Canton  Cats. Her favorite number 7 was printed on her  jersey. He knew she was in the eighth grade at  the Canton Junior High  School . She had  told him all this in the conversations they had  on- line. He had enough information to find her  now. <br />
Shannon didn't tell her  parents about the incident on the way home from  the ballpark that day. She didn't want them to  make a scene and stop her from walking home from  the softball games. Parents were always  overreacting and hers were the worst. It made  her wish she was not an only child. Maybe if she  had brothers and sisters, her parents wouldn't  be so overprotective. <br />
By Thursday,  Shannon had  forgotten about the footsteps following her.  <br />
Her game was in full swing when suddenly  she felt someone staring at her. It was then  that the memory came back. She glanced up from  her second base position to see a man watching  her closely.<br />
He was leaning against the  fence behind first base and he smiled when she  looked at him. He didn't look scary and she  quickly dismissed the sudden fear she had felt.  <br />
After the game, he sat on a bleacher  while she talked to the coach. She noticed his  smile once again as she walked past him. He  nodded and she smiled back. He noticed her name  on the back of her shirt. He knew he had found  her. <br />
Quietly, he walked a safe distance  behind her .. It was only a few blocks to  Shannon 's  home, and once he saw where she lived he quickly  returned to the park to get his car.<br />
Now  he had to wait. He decided to get a bite to eat  until the time came to go to Shannon 's house. He drove  to a fast food restaurant and sat there until  time to make his move. <br />
Shannon was in her room  later that evening when she heard voices in the  living room.<br />
'Shannon,  come here,' her father called. He  sounded upset and she couldn't imagine why. She  went into the room to see the man from the  ballpark sitting on the sofa. <br />
'Sit  down,' her father began, 'this man has just  told us a most interesting story about  you.'<br />
Shannon sat back. How  could he tell her parents anything? She had  never seen him before today!<br />
'Do you know  who I am, Shannon ?' the  man asked.  <br />
'No,'  Shannon  answered.<br />
'I am a  police officer and your online friend,  GoTo123.'<br />
Shannon was stunned.  'That's  impossible! GoTo is a kid my age! He's 14. And  he lives in Michigan  !'<br />
The man smiled. 'I know I told you  all that, but it wasn't true. You see,  Shannon , there  are people on-line who pretend to be kids; I was  one of them. But while others do it to injure  kids and hurt them, I belong to a group of  parents who do it to protect kids from  predators. I came here to find you to teach you  how dangerous it is to talk to people on-line.  You told me enough about yourself to make it  easy for me to find you. You named the school  you went to, the name of your ball team and the  position you played. The number and name on your  jersey just made finding you a breeze.'  <br />
Shannon was stunned.  'You mean  you don't live in Michigan  ?'<br />
He laughed. 'No, I live in  Raleigh It made  you feel safe to think I was so far away, didn't  it?' <br />
She nodded.<br />
'I had a  friend whose daughter was like you. Only she  wasn't as lucky. The guy found her and murdered  her while she was home alone. Kids are taught  not to tell anyone when they are alone, yet they  do it all the time on-line. The wrong people  trick you into giving out information a little  here and there on-line.. Before you know it, you  have told them enough for them to find you  without even realizing you have done it. I hope  you've learned a lesson from this and won't do  it again. Tell others about this so they will be  safe too?' <br />
'It's a  promise!'<br />
That night Shannon  and her Dad and Mom all knelt down together and  thanked God for protecting Shannon from what could  have been a tragic situation.  <br />
*****NOW****<br />
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&quot;308&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;They say our country was Founded by them, our Founding Forefathers were for a large part these Deists. Believing in Deism. I'm not sure I'm spelling this right lol. Deism by the sounds of it was more of a pragmatic approach to religion, being open to the possibility of a god, but not getting as religious about it. How's this sound to you guys? Am I getting it right? Are THEY getting it right? What exactly is Right?
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&quot;275&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;More critters added here and there. We're noticing some loading issues but there are good days too, not sure what affects speed on the net but there are good days / times of day. Other days, well at least for me, nothing loads well and I shutterdown and read a book instead lol. Suffice to say, we know. In other news, <font color="#0000FF">The BluSprings Masters have never looked so good! The more of ye level up the better, I'm almost tempted to lower it to 25 dragon kills lol, Almost.</font> <font color="#FF0000">There's something else, I thought I saw it once, not sure if I saw what I saw or I saw it right, I'll ask AgraJag lol. Let's just say it'll definitely make PvP more MaGiCaL! Big guys beware, even Metaphorm could be endangered by this move lol.</font> I've been looking at updates too like a kid in a candy shop but I'm restraining myself, the dangers of a fully decked out server is even though there's so much neat new stuff to do, the loading time for logging in and playing becomes ponderous and bulky and a bit UNfun. Defeats the porpoise lol. We know this too, what we don't know we will soon.
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&quot;309&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<font size="7">Heroes!</font> What can I say, I'm impressed. Got into this series a bit late in the showing due to scheduling darknesses but very good watching! So, we rented DVDs and got caught up to the beginning of season two. So much has happened already and that's just the iceberg's beanie, and between watching the DVDs an typing up this post I'm almost late to being late to work! Reygar knows a bit about this series if we can find him, he's invisible maybe! Me, I have the powers of massive encyclopedic knowledge, so borrow some of my powers from Wikipedia before I do! It's a race against time, can you link an article about this to this thread before I get my hands on it? But seriosly, gotta bend time or teleport off to work now. Laterer!
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&quot;218&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;For those from the MMWRPGaming end of the spectrum we're gaming mainly at <a href="Http://Dragon.Constantintilople.Com">Http://Dragon.Constantintilople.Com</a> Think of it as Shade if BarnCat ran it, much of it like it yet most of it not like it at all lol.
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&quot;307&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;They're doing it for attention, they want to threaten military action if their boats going in and out with supplies are impeded by the UN Sanctions. Their leadership's insane or so our leadership would make it seem, who knows. All I know is Korea better chill out some, this is a course of action that is most inadvisable.
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&quot;309&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<font size="7">Villainized!</font> Too slow, Solo, so slow lol. If I was Sylar the top of your head would be missing and I'd be using your powers to ... turn lemons into lemonade or whatever it is that you do for your special ability. But enough of my supervillainous grandstanding and monologuing, here it be!: Heroes is an American science fiction television drama series created by Tim Kring, which premiered on NBC on September 25, 2006. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroes_(TV_series">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroes_(TV_series</a> Has noone else seen this? These unique individuals with special abilities, they exist, they're out there and they are among us, at least on Cable and DVD. Wikipedia's having some technical difficulties, I suspect "The Company" and their vile influence, but when it comes back up there's alooot of reeeading! Spoilers within as well so be advised, unless you want the ability to predict the future or read the writer's minds you'll fly or phase quickly through and see if it's the kind of entertainment powers you want to acquire for your television.
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&quot;301&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;You never know! :) Ya just never ever know. Moving this to another folder more with it's topic. &lt;V^v^v^V&gt; The less the browsing public knows about my kind the better lol kidding, no really.
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&quot;65&quot;;&quot;150&quot;;&quot;I've had to cut down drastically, on my use of, Doctors! They're an expensive habit and sometimes not the best thing for me. Just too damn broke to continue even the cheaper naturopathic treatments at this time. Felinara however is a trained Nurse type so she's my doctor now. I'm still eating gluten free pasta, but with red meat - grass fed of course. I'm still eating more salads, but Ranch & Blue Cheese have returned. I'm still taking the same medicines, no change there, until they run out then we'll see. I'm still eating more white meat, but bread may return to give it some structuring. I'm taking it slowly, hesitant to ruin months of meager suffering to return to what I define as real food. But we just ain't got the money for fresh storebought fruitveg rabbitfeed nonsense at this point in the wealth. Say what ya will about socialized health care, I don't think it could be too much more worse than what we currently tolerate. Life's back to normal, poor health and poor wealth but :D I get my junk food back!... within moderation. :|
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&quot;65&quot;;&quot;151&quot;;&quot;Of course, we already knew this, but Night owls have a darker outlook - Behavior - Today.msnbc.com Address: <a href="http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/30965546/">http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/30965546/</a> but we don't let it darken our days. Now, how about BaRnOwLs? Warn Meta, his feathery ward may soon get ...moody. This morning's Radio Talkshow illustrated yet more of the bulldozing naivete of those who think there are only two kinds of people in the medical system, those who can afford medical insurance and those who are just lazy leeching hypochondrical burdens on the system. As if people got sick or injured on purpose, as if they're just looking for a free ride, as if the people who assume this stuff of others have any gdamned idea of anything outside themselves and their own narrow experience? The overriding message there still seems to be \&quot;Shut Up And Die\&quot; from the high hospital bills to the low intelligence of our fellow americans. Very infuriating issue.<div class="sig"><a href="http://community.webtv.net/barncat73/" title="InterSceptre Of The NetSpectres!"><img src="http://www.sloganizer.net/en/style1,BarnCat-spc--rkl-Sitegeist-rkr-.png" border="0" alt="If You don't Know me by Now?" title="Shades Happens!" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;25&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<font color="#FF0000">My Vampire | BarnCat says "Please allow me to introduce myself, I'm a Man of Stealth in Game." (City Limits)
obsidian's Castle of Warwick
BarnCat
Obsidian and 1st
This dark castle, seemingly taken out of a fairy tale, is set back against the hills of RavenBlack City. The towers, turrets and spires of this medieval structure jut out against the skyline, creating an imposing effect. On closer inspection, it will be noted, a wide moat of lava encircles the castle.
A sign is posted in front of the Gate House:
"To all those who venture here as friends, you are welcome. This is the home of the Warwicks. The Castle was built in the 11th Century by the family and rebuilt in the 17th Century after the Great Fire of 1694. If you enter the grounds, you will discover the Shire of Warwick.
A few of the many places of interest you may want to peruse at your leisure: The bakery; where fresh bloodpretzels can be bought, The training grounds; to practice your skills or compete in tourneys, Beautiful gardens full of exotic flowers; to stroll through with your love, The alchemists; for medicinal purposes only, of course ;)
The shire also has points of interest such as the Priory, Hospital, and Gaol.
If you are invited to the main castle itself, it has its own spectacular views from the turrets, above the winding towers. Gardens, a wine cellar full of a wonderful selection of libations, libraries full of rare publications, an herbarium with whatever herb anyone would need to create potions, and on the grounds a great maze to get lost in.The dungeon is a place you may want to stay away from, pay no attention to the piercing screams.
Also, if the smell of sulfur permeates the air. better make a run for it, there are dragons afoot."
A box of leaflets sits against the wall, with a notice, "Please take a leaflet for more information."
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profiles 
Airazor   Alligance:MaximalRank:6Strength:5 Intelligence:7 Speed:8 Endurance:7 Courage:8 Firepower: 7.2Skill: 7 Beast mode: Hawk
"When a spark goes online, there is great joy. When one is extinguished, the universe weeps." Airazor is a master of flight. When her pod fell from orbit, she was rescued by Rhinox and Cheetor . In return she rescued them. She is very fond of Tigertron. Airazor is true to the Maximal cause.
Blackarachnia   Alligance:PredaconRank:5Strength:5 Intelligence:8Speed:6 Endurance:5 Courage:6.1Firepower: 7.1Skill: 7 Beast mode: Black Widow 
Blackarachnia is a treacherous arachnid who is only out for herself. She was originally supposed to be a Maximal. When her pod fell from orbit, it was recovered by the Predacons. Tarantulas reprogrammed her to be a Predacon. She is good at hand to hand combat, manipulating her comrades, and is a kind of understudy to Tarantulas. She will make many enemies along her way. She will also make many allies. Her role in the Beast Wars is essential as time moves on. 
Cheetor   Alligance:MaximalRank:5Strength:7.5Intelligence:7 Speed:10 Endurance:7 Courage:8 Firepower: 7.2Skill: 6 Beast mode: Cheetah
Cheetor is young and ambitious. He makes mistakes but learns from them. He gets into trouble a lot, but manages to come out smeeling like a rose. He constantly trys to prove himself to Optimus. He has always had Optimus's respect, he just has to relize that for himself. Cheetor will grow from cub to young adult. He will grow from his experiences and gain knowledge as the war goes on.
Dinobot   Alligance:Maximal/PredaconRank:7Strength:8 Intelligence:8 Speed:7 Endurance:7 Courage:8 Firepower: 8 Skill: 10Beast mode: Velociraptor
Dinobot is Predacon. Although he chooses to fight with the Maximals, he has always remained true to his origins. He belives in a strict code of honor. In fact Dinobot could easily be a synonym for the phrase. There has been some doubts of his loyalty, even within himself. In the end Dinobot will find his destiny. He may even become a hero.
Inferno   Alligance:PredakingRank:9Strength:7.5Intelligence:6 Speed:7 Endurance:7 Courage:7.1Firepower: 7.5Skill: 8 Beast mode: Fire Ant 
Inferno is one of Megatron's most loyal subjects. His pod fell from orbit and malfuntioned. When Tarantulas found him, his original plans were to create another arachnid. However he found this fire ant who was protecting his pod as his colony. Later convinced he is Predacon, he belives the Predacon base is his colony and refers to Megatron as his queen. This is much to Megatron's dislike but tolerates it because of Inferno's undying loyalty.
Megatron   Alligance:PredaconRank:10Strength:9.9Intelligence:9.9Speed:8 Endurance:10 Courage:10 Firepower: 8 Skill: 10 Beast mode: Tyrannosaurus
Megatron carries on his namesake's dream of galactic conquest. He decides to finish what was once started long ago. This time he will try to rewrite history from the source. Two of his most memorable sayings are:"In memory of the Deceptacons, for the glory of the Predacons,for the Cybertron that is rightfully ours and mine to rule, I unleash the call of vengeance. Farewell." and "Megatrons do not surrender, we conquer."
Optimus Primal   Alligance:MaximalRank:10Strength:10 Intelligence:10 Speed:8 Endurance:10 Courage:10 Firepower: 8 Skill: 10 Beast mode: Gorilla
Optimus Primal proves to be a good leader. He has heart,courage, wisdom, and a strong will. His greatest challenge is to prevent Megatron from completing his goals in destroying the planet, its inhabitants, past, present, and future. As all the Maximals, he learns each day. He has to keep his cool and show strength as leader. He will never give an order that he would not be willing to do himself.
Rattrap   Alligance:MaximalRank:9Strength:7.5Intelligence:8.5Speed:8.5Endurance:5 Courage:6.8Firepower: 8.5Skill: 9 Beast mode: Rat
Rattrap is, at first, reluctant to fight at all. He has to get in the spirit of following orders and being in combat. When he learns this, he becomes an excellent spy and demolitions expert. He becomes Optimus's choice for second in command. He loves quarreling with Dinobot. Sometimes this causes problems. They learn to work together in the end. Although Rattrap makes a decent commander, he does not make good for morale. His most favored phrase is "we're all gonna die."
Rhinox   Alligance:MaximalRank:8Strength:9 Intelligence:9 Speed:8Endurance:9Courage:9Firepower: 9 Skill: 10Beast mode: Rhino
Rhinox is the science whiz for the maximals. He is very wise and respected by all his fellow Maximals. Optimus often confides in him. He is very focused on life. Rhinox embodies the words friend and mentor.
Scorponok   Alligance:PredaconRank:9Strength:6 Intelligence:6 Speed:6 Endurance:5 Courage:6.2Firepower: 5 Skill: 6 Beast mode: Scorpion
Scorponok is Megatron's choice for second in command. He is very loyal. His tactics are usually a spur of the moment thing and rarely thought out due to his aggressive nature. He constantly makes mistakes but can give the Maximals a tough fight. He may not be that intelligent but he is very sensible at times.
Starscream   Alligance:DecepticonRank:9Strength:7 Intelligence:6Speed:10 Endurance:8 Courage:6.1Firepower: 7.1Skill: 9 Beast mode: (Jet) No physiscal body
Starscream was thought to be destroyed, but in fact only his exoskeleton was destroyed by Galvatron. Starscream holds the key to eternal existence. Starscream's "ghost" first roamed the depths of Cybertron. Now his spark wanders the universe. With no body he takes possession of new hosts when able. His eternal existence has never dampened his deception. If any transformer ever defined the word Decpticon, he would be the one.
Tarantulas   Alligance:PredaconRank:8Strength:7 Intelligence:9.7Speed:6 Endurance:5 Courage:6 Firepower: 7.8Skill: 9 Beast mode: Tarantula
Tarantulas defines the word treachery. He constantly plots against Megatron. He is a brilliant scientist, although his plans are often spoiled by the Maximals. Later it becomes apparent, that this spawn of the late Unicron is really a spy for the Tripredacus Council. His hidden agenda is to destroy both Maximal and Predacon existance.
Terrorsaur   Alligance:PredaconRank:6Strength:5 Intelligence:5.5Speed:6 Endurance:3 Courage:4 Firepower: 5.1Skill: 5 Beast mode: Pterodactyl
Terrorsaur is self-centered. Although not as treacherous as the spiders, he has done his share in this field. Terrorsaur will follow whoever he thinks is in the best interest of himself. He does fight well in some cases. He is not known for getting things done the way Megatron has planned. He has been known to give the Maximals a good fight.
Tigertron   Alligance:MaximalRank:6Strength:8 Intelligence:8 Speed:8 Endurance:8.5Courage:8.7Firepower: 7.2Skill: 7 Beast mode: White Tiger 
After an accident that took the life of fellow tiger companion; Snowstalker, Tigertron does not like to fight. He only does so when absolutely necessary. He has swore to protect the land and its inhabitants. He prefers to live alone in the wild, but can always be counted on to be there when needed.
Waspinator   Alligance:PredaconRank:5Strength:4Intelligence:4 Speed:4Endurance:6 Courage:4 Firepower: 5.1Skill: 4 Beast mode: Ancient Wasp 
Waspinator is not all that bright. He conatantly gets blown to bits. He is loyal to Megatron. Waspinator is quite comical. He can prove to be a tough opponent at times. That is, when he keeps himself together.
Depth Charge    Alligance:MaximalRank:10Strength:9Intelligence:9Speed:8.5Endurance:9 Courage:10 Firepower: 8 Skill: 9 Beast mode: Manta Ray 
Depth Charge was in charge of security for colony Omicron. Rampage (also known as Protoform X) escaped there and leveled the colony. Only Depth Charge survived. He vowed revenge on Rampage. He captured Rampage and brought him back to Cybertron, and asked they find a way to destroy him. He was handed over to Optimus and his crew for disposal and they lost him with all the other stacics pods. Depth Charge is very bitter for the loss of the colony he swore to protect and the loss of Rampage. He does not like to be a team player and is very difficult at times. His only objective is hunting down and destoying Protoform X.
Quickstrike   Alligance:PredaconRank:5Strength:5 Intelligence:5 Speed:6 Endurance:5 Courage:7.9Firepower: 7.1Skill: 6 Beast mode: Scorpion/Cobra
 
Fallout during the battle with the Vok caused the stacics pods to fall to earth and malfuntion. The result was fusion of two forms. These bots are known as fuzors. Quickstrike is not too intelligent, but loves to fight. He will side with whichever predacon promises the most action. He is a decent fighter who can hold his own.
Rampage   Alligance:PredaconRank:8Strength:9Intelligence:8 Speed:7Endurance:10 Courage:9 Firepower: 8.9Skill: 8.5Beast mode: Crab
Also known as Protoform X, Rampage is the "dark secret of Axalon's (maximal ship) journey." He was an original attempt to recreate Starscream's mutant, indestuctable spark with a Maximal. Though brilliant, he was treacherous and hopelessly incapable of being recycled. Rampage was put on the Axalon to dump some place far away and barren. He fell from orbit with the other stacics pods. Rampage thrives on fear and pain. They seem to give him joy. His spark is cut in half by Megatron who uses his half to control the half remaining in Rampage. He struggles to be free from Megatron's control. He is undoubtably evil and dangerous. He and Depth Charge are sworn enemies. 
Ravage   Alligance:DecepticonRank:7Strength:8 Intelligence:8Speed:6 Endurance:9 Courage:9 Firepower: 7.1Skill: 8Beast mode: Panther to Cassette
At the end of The Great War, some of the Decepticons were granted amnesty. Rumor has it one of them was rebuilt and reprogrammed as a Predacon. Now working fot the Tripredacus council, Ravage was sent to Earth to make sure neither side returns to Cybertron. However, Megatron reveals his former leaders back-up plan to win the Great War. His loyalty to mighty Megatron will remain. "Decepticons forever!"
Silverbolt   Alligance:MaximalRank:5Strength:8.1Intelligence:8Speed:8 Endurance:8.1Courage:9 Firepower: 7.1Skill: 7 Beast mode: Wolf/Eagle
During the fallout betwen the battle with the Vok, the stacics pods fell to Earth. The DNA sequencers malfuntioned and the result was the coming of the fuzors, two animals fused together. First believing he was Predacon, Silverbolt later finds his place among the Maximals. He believes in nobility. He has a way with words and arachnids.
Transmetal Cheetor   Alligance:MaximalRank:5Strength:8Intelligence:8 Speed:10 Endurance:8 Courage:8 Firepower: 8Skill: 7 Beast mode: Cheetah
During the fallout with the alien beings known as the Vok a quantum wave was formed which changed some of the Transormer's structure thus creating a new form called Transmetal. Cheetor is still young and ambitious but is beginning to mature. As a transmetal he gains the ability to fly in beast mode as well as gets a new look and better armor. It takes him a bit to get used to his new form, especially when it comes to his new rocket boosters. Cheetor will master his new flying technique however and with his new form will prove to be a formidable foe.
Transmetal Megatron   Alligance:PredaconRank:10Strength:9.9Intelligence:9.9Speed:8 Endurance:10 Courage:10 Firepower: 9 Skill: 10 Beast mode: Tyrannosaurus
During the fallout with the alien beings known as the Vok a quantum wave was formed which changed some of the Transormer's structure thus creating a new form called Transmetal. Transmetal Megatron keeps his king of the dinosaurs form and gains not only a new look but the ability to fly in beast mode as well. With his new improved armored body and powers, it looks to be that the battle on Earth has went into a new era.
Transmutate   Alligance:noneRank:noneStrength:10 Intelligence:2 Speed:5 Endurance:8 Courage:10 Firepower: 10 Skill: 2 Beast mode: none, flight enabled
Transmutate (Transmetal/mutant) is truly a tragedy of war. A result of a severe malfuntion in a stacics pod, Transmutate was not meant to be. He cannot transform. He is slow to reason and learn. No one seems to want to give him a chance except Rampage and Silverbolt. In the end, Transmutate knows "friend, good" and "friend,dark", but it is too late. He is destroyed keeping his friends from destroying one another. On this day of loss Silverbolt and Rampage are brothers.
Tigerhawk   Alligance:MaximalRank:9Strength:10 Intelligence:9 Speed:8 Endurance:9 Courage:10 Firepower: 10 Skill: 10 Beast mode: Tiger/Hawk
A result of the merging of Airazor and Tigertron, Tigerhawk vows to protect the Earth. Originally these two sprks were captured by the Vok. When the Vok were cast out of the merged bodies, the two sparks reentered and Tigertron and Airazor were finally home.
"And a mighty warrior came down from the sky. And a rainbow was upon his head and his feet as pillars of fire. And the great dragon was cast out onto the Earth and his followers cast out with him." (The Covenant of Primus data track 7.613)
Transmetal 2 Dinobot   Alligance:Maximal/PredaconRank:8Strength:8.1Intelligence:8Speed:8 Endurance:8.1Courage:9 Firepower: 7.1Skill: 9 Beast mode: Skeletal Velociraptor
Using an altered alien device, Megatron combined half of Rampage's spark with the DNA of Dinobot to make a of clone of the original. Thus TransMetal 2 Dinobot was born. Loyal only to Megatron, the spark of Rampage shall overshadow the honor within. However Transmetal 2 Dinobot's honor and true self cannot be supressed forever. He is a clone of the original afer all. In the end of the series he may just suprise you.
 
episode guide 
Season One
 
BEAST WARS PART 1
BEAST WARS PART 2
THE_WEB
EQUAL MEASURES
CHAIN OF COMMAND
POWER SURGE
FALLEN COMRADES
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
THE PROBE
GORILLA WARFARE
A BETTER MOUSETRAP
VICTORY
DARK DESIGNS
DOUBLE DINOBOT
THE SPARK
THE TRIGGER PART 1
THE TRIGGER PART_2 
SPIDER'S GAME
CALL OF THE WILD
DARK VOYAGE
POSSESSION
THE LOW ROAD
LAW OF THE JUNGLE
BEFORE THE STORM
OTHER VOICES PART 1
OTHER VOICES PART 2
 
Season Two
 
Aftermath
Coming of the Fuzors 1
Coming of the Fuzors 2
Tangled Web
Maximal, No More
Other Visits (1)
Other Visits (2)
Bad Spark
Code of Hero
Transmutate
The Agenda (1)
The Agenda (2)
The Agenda (3)
 
 Season Three
 
The Optimal Situation
Deep Metal 
Changing of the Guard
Cutting Edge  
Feral Scream, Part 1
Feral Scream, Part 2
Proving Grounds
Go with the Flow
Crossing the Rubicon
Master Blaster
Other Victories
Nemesis, Part 1 
Nemesis, Part 2
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&quot;81&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;It's a tough month for Cancers, Farrah Fawcett died of one, jk bad joke, bad taste. Micheal Jackson passed too, a homebody like a Cancerian could be. Ed McMahon too. David Carradine. Butto focus on the positive, I wanna hear from you Cancers, What has gone RiGhT in your lives lately? We need the smiles. :D
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&quot;275&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;Still a tad slow I know, and I'm doing what's within my stunted knowledge to figure out how to streamline and speed up page loads. Bad news for some of you, depending, is I have instituted expirations for nonlogged in characters. Those who're created but never logged in will eventually fade so if you know any one of those then give their ears a tug-on. Those who've attained level one will last a bit longer, and those who've made at least one Dragon Kill will endure for a year at most. Meaning From the last time logged in. Chat/Commentary will not last quite as long so be sure to drop in on your favorite rooms from time to time. MotDs will be trimmed some more, but previous ones can be found in archives here. Other measures arebeing thought of and implemented ten after than if it's still a problem then solutions may have to come from bigger brains than mine own lol.
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&quot;76&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;Cobalt Manticore has retired to The Sacred Space, but MeTaPh0rM is exploring the entire island exterior as an Outsider Explorer, and a new Cannibal Character named Scorponok is being a thorn in the side of PH Clan, the Mexicannibals of Skull ISland, gonna be interesting to see how both of those characters do. Especially as Meta approaches the nearby shores south of Skull ISland himself.., Stay Toony!
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&quot;30&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;As with anything on the Wikipedia I'm never sure if it'll be the same as I describe or link to it but I do feel you should get a look at the depictions they have now of the 2 basic types of Shadow People as they are pretty much spot-on exact. Just type in Shade People to their search box and letme know if these two give you that old familiar tingle, they chilled me fur sure!
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&quot;249&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;I'm thinking of making a "TypeCastle Lite" that'll serve as a bridge for those having trouble registering here, it's a simple BoardHost program, sans our bells and whistles but is someplace for folks to go who can't get here or get here yet. Neato thing is it's already been made, it was cobbled together before this beehive forum was made back when I was exploring options. The only problem I had with it at most was people's ISPs seemd visible to eachother so I'll sometime have to enlist a trustworthy beta-tester to check this for me. Can't have a site showing everyone's isp to eachother lol, couldn't tell myself, most my members were me. Might fiddle with it some tonight and post the link somewhere here, hire me some beta testers if this idea holds any water.
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&quot;1&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<font size="5">Accessibility?</font> I got your number. Check out the Chat Grange <a href="http://members.boardhost.com/ChatGrange/">http://members.boardhost.com/ChatGrange/</a> For those still having troubles registering or logging in, or just not yet comfortable with us enough to register more fully, well there ya have it. It's more like a multithread saybox than a full on forum so hey it's use-able but we can still safely say you're still missing out on ALL the fun lol. There however... there are no topic categories, the posters there'll determine the direction it takes, could be interesting to see what shape it assumes after a few personalities drop in. Or fall out lol. As for Here there might be a transition coming up so having the Chat Grange on your faves might just help bridge the gap coming up sometime in our travels.
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&quot;193&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<font size="7">Neatness!</font><font size="6">Lucky 13th Post for this thread!</font> I didn't have a Fontsize 13 so I just added 6 + 7 above ^ see? Wait, uh,  <font size="13">Do we got a 13 if I just TyPe iT iN?!</font> Probably not. Moving on! Today's sermon? Worshippers, I guess one of my biggest turn offs towards joining any group is the people who have joined them. I'd go to a Gathering Of The Juggalos but I can't stand whiteboy gangstas. I'd head to Church but I can't stand arrogant holier than thou hypocrates. They paint their god up to be the enforcing arm of their beliefs to control those who don't believe and overlook those who profess to do. They dedicate their lives, to running all of our's. Ever notice alot of their issues with how the world is going can be boiled down to their objecting to their inability to control other people's lives? Easy peasy. When it comes to other people, let go and let god, if the god thingy wants to save people and he has the power to and wants to, well he will, just stand back and who knows, he/she/it might make believers of us all. Amen, now head to the back and grab a bottle of MD20/20 cause it's karaoke nite.
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&quot;310&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;An article came up and popped up again and then was once again popped up, and I agree wholeheartedly. So I finally got around to bringing it here. Your career: Empathy matters at work - Management 101 <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31450185/ns/business-management_101/">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31450185/ns/business-management_101/</a> I cannot emphasize this enough as I am a big believer in companies treating their employees HUMANELY And with Some sense of DIGNITY! The article above states how empathy was used to keep workers as long as they could. My point is just because you got employees who are essentially Trapped because there are no other jobs now does NOT MEAN You can TREAT them HOWEVER YOU PLEASE! Guess I needed to vent about that lol. (shakes fist up at the sky) \&quot;Economy bad or not, I'll make sure, damn sure, that you will no longer be able to do this to me anymore. I'm taking your toy away from you and I am walking out of your toybox. You... just.. wait and see.\&quot;
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&quot;307&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;Short range missiles, long range sabre rattling. Seems like some group somewhere in the world is just raring to go with the warwarwars. I mean what? Are we afraid to endure PAST the estimated expiration date of 2012? Is this some kind of genetic imperative that we begin wiping ourselves out any conceivable way we can think of? North Korea's clamouring for it amongst the loudest. Could it be that they're being poor and hungry so much has made them self destructive?
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&quot;310&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Compassion in the workplace?! There's a unicorn hunt if I ever saw one lol. Far as I've seen there's no such animal, or if there is it's verrry rare! I told a job counselor once I was looking for a job in a company that has vision, longetivity, stability, smart friendly supervisors, in casual working conditions with a team oriented coworker base filled with like minded goal setting and competitiveness without the cost of energy, dignity and cramping the personal life, out of the bad weather and in an environment almost like a second home, a job so good you'd be tempted to arrive early, leave late, and skip a few breaks. I'll admit she looked stumped, I asked if that was asking too much and she said well at least you know what you want. I've worked several different entry level jobs and by now bloody damn well should know where I'd rather be. It's just this economy with it's boot on my throat but Obama... well he stacked himself up a miles high mountain of campaign promises that I voted him into office to fulfill. If he turns out to be like other politicians, promising heaven while maintaining hell, well he won't get his 2nd term outta me. I'm mostly just venting but if he and congress don't get on the stick soon and quit posturing, it will adversely affect me and innumerous other Americans, working or not.
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&quot;80&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;<font size="4">Roar Again!</font> C'mon Leos, what a shy lot of Horoscopic Royalties we got here.
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&quot;26&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;You Know the Day destroys the Night, says Jim Morrison, and Night divides the Day. I beg to differ, Day punctuates the Night, and Night is the natural backgruond to things. Out of habit I say not much to report these days but I'd not be entirely true about that there. Work is still work but I'm chipping away at i's foundations and seeing if I can fray the ropes a bit to loosen things up for my escape. It's just that I'm surrounded in confused people who either aren't perceiving me right or I'm absolutely invisible to them and sometimes indulging in some poltergeist activity is tempting. Maybe push over a shelf or drop something fragile then omg wtf I suddenly appear to their view! Wow, where'd that guy come from? I don't know, folks, I just don't know. I've never completely felt like part of this world, just some kind of super-imposition sometimes, but now it seems the world's just going along with that even further and I begin to experience great annoyance with them. Maybe They are all not really Real, just programs simulating life in 3 dimensions or I'm the projection. Or maybe I shouldn't be watching The Doors so much before my first full pot of coffee lol. Ah well, time to Sh, Shave and Shower. Later all!
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&quot;44&quot;;&quot;50&quot;;&quot;<p>From English to Greek and back again.</p>

<p>Jitterbug [4X] You put the arm-arm in the heart You send to me my sky of soul - high when lovin'? your beginnings Jitterbug in my brain Go does blow-blow '? til do the legs make me the same thing But something'? s that watches you Something ain'? did right t my better friend say to me what yesterday my night [Aimenos] sleepin'? in my bed I dreamed, but it should I am with you [ant]'? this. You wake up me before go-you go Don'? does the t leave me above as yo-yo Me you wake up before go-you go I don'? does the t want it loses him when you strike [ekeino] [ton] high Me you wake up before go-you go '? Cause I'? m no plannin'? go solo you wake up Me before go-you go Me you take that I dance tonight I want to strike that high (yes, yes) You take their grey skies from the middle me You make the sun it shines [foteinoteros] from the day Doris It changed a luminous spark in My flame it knocks per thin being never the same '? Cause you'? with regard to my lady, I'? m your fool With seated [trello] when you act so much hard You come above, baby, let'? fight s no We'? ll you go, will all be all right do wake up Me before go-you go Don'? does the t leave me above as yo-yo Me you wake up before go-you go I don'? does the t want it loses him when you strike [ekeino] [ton] high Me you wake up before go-you go '? Cause I'? m no plannin'? '? go solo you wake up Me before go-you go Me you take that I dance tonight I want to strike that high (yes, yes, baby) (Jitterbug) (Jitterbug) Embrace above, baby, movement in tight We'? ll you go tomorrow night It'? cold s outside there, but it'? s hot in the bed They can dance, we'? ll eve [kat]'? house [ant]'? this (Jitterbug) you wake up Me before go-you go Don'? does the t leave me above as yo-yo Me you wake up before go-you go I don'? does the t want it loses him when you strike [ekeino] [ton] high Me you wake up before go-you go '? Cause I'? m no plannin'? go solo you wake up Me before go-you go Me you take that I dance tonight Me you wake up before go-you go, don'? t that you dare me to leave in similar yo-yo Me you take that I dance (Arm-arm)</p>
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&quot;7&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<font face="Trebuchet MS">"At ease Jaguardians, back to your Denposts. I'm just dropping by for a quick visit to see if anyone's been by and for anyone to see that I too have been by. To update folks, things have gotten strange and busy with a new schedule, new Job, and recovering from a car wreck. More financial damage from that than else. As soon or as late as I get a technology upgrade of mine own this forum will see improvements. I'm either into a vBulletin type site or one of the special projects Agrajag's thinking of, or just simply a socal networkin site page. Very accessible and makes more sense to be talking to myself so much under the label of 'blogging' than a one man forum of me posting links and paragraphs to myself. But hey enough of that, praytell canst thou tell me dost thine Coffee machine still toil herein?"</font> <font color="#0000FF">Have however been active at the subsites, in case anyone else reads this lol, that's where I've been.</font>
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&quot;79&quot;;&quot;48&quot;;&quot;<font color="#FF0000">Back again for fun and games, posting here's no other names, just this me myself and I, your friendly old horoscope guy! This year holds positive change, but beware the trust of friends, keep them in at quite close range, and most your enemies will meet their ends. Money news, not much to report, just don't let anyone try to extort. Romance this year holds many dreams as reality around you's not what it seems, but it's yourself being fooled, don't let it be surprise reality upside your head schooled. The world's heading for astonishing stupidity, don't take your eyes off the ball in your cupidity, things will seem incomprehensible for awhile, but keep your eye out for an acquaintance smile.</font>
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;34&quot;;&quot;<font color="#FF0000">I too am still Alive!!!</font><font color="#FFA500"> As All That as that all Is anyways.</font><font color="#FFFF00"> In some ways I am Busier than usual, in others alot more available.</font><font color="#008000"> The new Workshift has me back into where the rest of the world chitchats.</font><font color="#0000FF"> And yet 5 of those days are spent working.</font><font color="#4B0082"> But folks, the Weekends! </font><font color="#EE82EE"> And now that I've used so many colours in this email as to throw my genderpreference into question lol I'm wondering if I have Too many Websites, Not enough People viewing them or Both?</font> And oh yeah, where Is ZAGREO? Did Hugo Chavez have him locked up for protesting, and throwing gnome poo at Christina Iguana and Jessica Simpleton? (Hh, someone had to ask.)
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&quot;304&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<font color="#008000">The buck stops here, I just wish it'd stick around a little longer!</font> Here's a few things you may have already heard about the 20 dollar Bill. I'm not sure how exactly it's done but if you fold up the back of it just right it looks just like one of the twin towers on fire. Also it's got it's own number. 9/11, for instance and 9+11=20 - 9/11 = 20 dollars? And You thought the Pyramid with the Eyeball on it was freaky? Just something to think on, the wallet's a loaded item, even with only one greenback in it.
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&quot;285&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;New Moon is arising, to Whom do You declare Your allegiance? Team Jacob? Or team ...glitterboy, lol. Poor Jake's got it bad, Bella's just such a flaky undecided ditz who just bludgeons her way through other's feelings and emotions, and she's helplessly hopelessly tied bound and gagged to an eternal drama king. I'd advise him to look for someone far stabler. Not that I know anything abut that, twilight stuff.
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&quot;7&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<font color="#0000FF">Good morning TypeCastle Sitezens.</font> I dunno about You guys but I'm getting Tired of All this G__damn Spam! <font color="#0000FF">So... I counterpsammed!</font> They gotta get out and get real jobs. Not spend all day sitting on their spongy hindquarters rattling their keyboards annoying strangers worldwide. <font color="#0000FF">Website administrators don't like their exclusivelike niches run up on like that lol.</font> Wondering, have the Spammers accidentally ever spammed eachother? <font color="#0000FF">If Only!</font> Save money on jewelry, get organ growth products, get cheaper healthcare? <font color="#0000FF">Or, get this, aluminum siding for a house  don't have yet, or emails that get the addy right but are plainly guessing on the name.</font> And the ever lovable scrambled nonsense emails with rearranged phrases or jumbled letters and even more incomprehensible site links. <font color="#0000FF">Autistic Madlibs anyone?</font> I love the foreign emails basically telling us in horribly broken english that "Hello, I am other country, I am the need of your bank account, has haves much money and want to talk to business proposition by you...," <font color="#0000FF">Aluminus Kann sent one back to all of them, as being from an even more foreign Alien from Cybertron, needing an american Bunker to store his Energon! Nobody responded except for one nitwit who actually thought it was a serious deal, lol. Good spammer, just not too bright?</font> Me - I'm saying Get some New Material! Sell something I'm Interested in and I'll read maybe, til then just keep selling the boring irrelevant ç®å¶ and enjoy eternal residency in the junkmail folders lol. Ya hearin me, <a href="mailto:Diane3Lake1@tube.com">Diane3Lake1@tube.com</a> Eh? Get. A. LIFE! Lame spamming bozo. <font color="#0000FF">Pre-Coffee 'tude, but it changes the opinion behind it not one iota.</font> Now, with all that said I've just counterspammed lol. <font color="#0000FF">Like I said, and I Did.</font> This email address is on it's way out so I'm not too worried about Diane and other spammers getting E-venge on me. But the Site below isn't Going anywhere anytime Too soon so... this wouldn't be actual spam anyways, registration is free, all you have to lose is a few minutes. Diane, you're invited too, IF you can Behave there we can forgive your earlier trespamses. Looking forward to seeing whoever can make it there. Spammm OUT! <font color="#0000FF">Your Favorite Lord Meta, Spamming Spammers and stealing their customers in the name of The TypeCastle, and mischief, since 2009..</font>
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&quot;7&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;Btw, that one went out to only 8 or so people, Diane's spam customer base was kind of small. In analogy, That's kind of like an Avon Lady who visits only a few houses a day to brave nothing more than taping up a brochure on the door and retreating before they're seen, so she's not doing too good - even at spamming. Find a Job job, or bring me more people. That's where the people outside of here come from, outside of here. :)
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&quot;45&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;<font color="#FFA500">Happy Thanksgiving!</font> I'm homely for the Holidays and so I thought I'd type up a few words for home. I'm thankful to Aqrn & AgraJag for letting our millions of whacky wordings here sleep on their online couch lol. I'm thankful for all the people here, the people who sign up once and may come back here someday becase it gives us new names to wonder about and numbers of members to make us look busy. The people who visit occasionally, you never know - something new cuold happen here some time. The steadies, readies, the most oft dropping in ye art all the backbone of the community here. And those we may have lost along the way, I know you'll find your way here eventually, and to quote Optimus Prime "I send this message to our brethren beyond the stars, we are here, we are waiting." Now cue Linkin Park's WHAAT III'VE DOOONE!
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&quot;6&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;All auxillary... ancilliary?subsites are facing closure. The Constantintilople Sites are home now. Sure the subsites Chat Grange and CGShade2 were more easily accessible but what it really came down to was how interesting I really was lol jk, I think. Just seemed alot of sites to keep up with nothing on. Blame my depressing mood swings but it's like standing outside in the rain in my crowd of one and talking to myself. I've announced closures on both Subsites and so the sitezens of those districts have been newstified. As for me? How I'm doing? Don't ask. Just don't ask. Not yet. I can't even get into it yet, and it's a holiday today. I declare a day off from dealing with it just yet. Pass me the beer and let's speak with peaceful silent reflection.
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&quot;78&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>Gods, doesn't the humor of the newscasters who narrate these Macy's Thanksgiving parades really Grate on one? It's like have Multiple hosts of America's Funniest anythings and Their typical humor. Funny thing about them is they're really very miserable people. They laugh, admit their humor is lame, blame the writers, badmouth the producers, and eventually just beg to be fired or just killed. Maybe I;'m watching too much Robot Chicken lol. </p>

<p>Happy Birthdays Saggitarians! They get both Horsepower and Firepower. Any Saggitarians still view this board?</p>
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&quot;275&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;I think the Speed's okay. 'Course I play while watching TV so the little bit of a wait between selections doesn't bother me as much. Gives me something to do while on the long phone calls too.
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&quot;309&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>I'm going to use my superheroic ability to move threads to more appropriate categories, watch this, Umph! Hah! See? </p>

<p>Looks like Heroes has a bit to go too. Another season or two it looks like. </p>

<p>Sylar got to be Spock too. I wouldn't trust his Vulcan Mindmeld. </p>

<p>I hear they'll be killing off 1 or 2 of them too.</p>
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&quot;234&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;I just set up a Facebook at the Library yesterday, PM me for the name thingy to look up on it. I tried sending myself an invite for the link to pass on to others but it hasn't arrived yet. Given another chance I want to set up another facebook just for this family of MetaSites. I won't get to them much until the browser we use improves but it just might bring some of Them to Here.
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&quot;7&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;Fun with IRC I call this.

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| Metaphorm:&gt; Hail hail the gang's all here. 

| Sitegeist:&gt; Such as we are. 

| Scarapace:&gt; With nothing to fear.

| Teknovore:&gt; But reversing cars?

| Metaphorm:&gt; Lmao.

| Teknovore:&gt; lol well I tried.

| Sitegeist:&gt; Heh heh heh. 

| Sitegeist:&gt; Thought saw Glad in here so I grabbed an IRC and trucked on in. 
| Metaphorm:&gt; Oh really? Neat.

| Sitegeist:&gt; Yep.

| Teknovore:&gt; Glad?

| Scarapace:&gt; Gladius, from hade.

| Teknovore:&gt; ?

| Sitegeist:&gt; Shade.

| Scarapace:&gt; Shade I meant. 

| Teknovore:&gt; lol ok, thought it was that, wasn't sure. 

| Sitegeist:&gt; Tekno you know Shade, or at least Kludde does ;) 

| Teknovore:&gt; Sshh!! 

| Scarapace:&gt; ? 

| Sitegeist:&gt; Btw, gj on getting my stories over and leaving some my rantings for them to chew on lol. 

| Teknovore:&gt; Np lol dude they're f'n mental over there. 

| Scarapace:&gt; Lmao 

| Teknovore:&gt; Who is Thikmomma?

| Sitegeist:&gt; Mama?

| Metaphorm:&gt; Nchtk.

| Sitegeist:&gt; She's, uh shade somebody.

| Teknovore:&gt; That says alot.

| Scarapace:&gt; Nchk?

| Metaphorm:&gt; lol nm

| Scarapace:&gt; lol k

| Metaphorm:&gt; How the IRCs working?

| Sitegeist:&gt; I like mine. 

| Teknovore:&gt; Haven't tried the other thingies yet. 

Metaphorm is using VViLL's MasterOpz IRC 

Metaphorm: Welcome all those that just joined us, enjoy your chatting time here and let me know if I can be of help. 

| Scarapace:&gt; Can you help get me a beer out the fridge? 

| Metaphorm:&gt; SOrry self serve, get your own lol. 

| Scarapace:&gt; Frazzicks. 

Metaphorm: Just as a reminder, please keep all language and behavior 
appropriate for people of all ages, including kids. Thanks! 

| Scarapace:&gt; Lmao wtf? 

| Metaphorm:&gt; Hahahaha.

| Sitegeist:&gt; rofl.

| Teknovore:&gt; Crack that adminiwhip! 

| Scarapace:&gt; lol bad language is allowd right? 

| Metaphorm:&gt; Depends on age. 

| Sitegeist:&gt; Of the chatters in room?

| Metaphorm:&gt; Ayer.

| Teknovore:&gt; Age can be faked. 

| Metaphorm:&gt; Yes, but TypeCastle Profiles 

| Sitegeist:&gt; Fallible. 

| Metaphorm:&gt; Well..,

| Sitegeist:&gt; lol 

| Teknovore:&gt; Guess we gotta just take it on faith. 

| Scarapace:&gt; I'm a septugenarian. 

| Teknovore:&gt; You're a septic wank

| Scarapace:&gt; Lmao.

| Scarapace:&gt; Ty

| Teknovore:&gt; yw

| Metaphorm:&gt; We screen members though.

| Sitegeist:&gt; Try to.

| Metaphorm:&gt; Ayer. 

Metaphorm is using VViLL's MasterOpz IRC 

Metaphorm: Welcome all those that just joined us, enjoy your chatting time here and let me know if I can be of help. 

Metaphorm: Just as a reminder, please keep all language and behavior appropriate for people of all ages, including kids. Thanks! 

| Sitegeist:&gt; That greet is so corny. 

| Metaphorm:&gt; Eh.., 

| Teknovore:&gt; Just azza reminnirzz nheh nheh nyeeeh lol. 

| Metaphorm:&gt; Hey I didn't write the popups, WWill did. :P 

| Sitegeist:&gt; VVill lol 

| Scarapace:&gt; World Wide Will? 

| Metaphorm:&gt; VVILL the irc / bots guy from talkcity. 

| Scarapace:&gt; Frazzicks.., 
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Actually a bit scary if ya think about it, All of ... These... in any chatroom, at once? Yeah people'd be mass freaked, yo.
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&quot;7&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<font size="7">A Messageboard, Game, Chatblog All in One!:</font> <a href="http://www.worldofchorecraft.com/invite.php?id=ecc69e8dbc8e"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/administerator+metaphorm.200.png" border="0" width="200" height="139" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a> <font size="7">I Dare ye to Enter!</font>
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&quot;311&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>Does any one want to help me create a battle tech game on this web site?<br />
What up Barn Cat? Like the stuff!I am going to look into soft ware that<br />
creates wire frame models and then you add color.</p>&quot;
&quot;218&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;What up Barn Cat?<br />
<br />
I am going look into one D gaming soft ware.&quot;
&quot;155&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>What up! I do agree to talk only about subjects that matter!<br />
Coffee prevents liver cancer,a mushroom you can eat loaded with V 12<br />
vitamins ,they give you clean energy!</p>&quot;
&quot;312&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>I like to create a battle tech game based on the Solaris 7 battle tech arena combat.Have Clans and Inner Sphere.It will be a Battle tech Bonanza!LOL<br />
Have different arenas,have a city arena,you can use the buildings as shields.LOL. Or have an arena were you fight on a mine field.</p>

<p>Ice arena,broken old factory,desert mines !,</p>&quot;
&quot;155&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;Yo what up, dude. Barn! Cat! Here. Ye gods, if we only discussed "subjects that matter" here the site'd be pretty boring. Go nuts, just Do try to keep Topics relevant to the category / folder they're posted to. Makes less cleanup for us online custodians. {we get a little grouchy if we have to frequently correct course on any one Sitezen} Otherwise it's fan-frikin-tastic to see a new 'face' posting here! If you Haven't already and feel like ya want to, go nuts with your profile too. In fact, in honor of your arrival I'd like to be known as ComStar Nova Cat lol jk. Welcome to The TypeCastle. (nod)
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&quot;218&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;Tres excellente', if you get it so it can load up on a web browsing cellphone I got a target audience for you of disenchanted un-Shade-d adventurers the likes and calibre of which you just won't find in any old other MMOG. I don't know howmuch I can reveal as yet but I have a high rating source of Constantintilople insider info that says we just may be working on the same thing. As with all things though I don't wanna call Rooster on anything less than a hatching Egg so well be sure to keep you and any other cellgamers updated as this one might just be right up your alley, cats.
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&quot;155&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>What up Barn Cat!</p>

<p>The scenario of kill the Davion Strikers battalion.<br />
Mech unit 36 battle mechs. My battle tech unit 4 battalions.<br />
This will be the battle of Wolcott.<br />
This would be the scenario of operation kill The Davion Strikers battalion.<br />
First scenario,you Barn Cat will have to challenge Dorian Writh to Trial<br />
of Position to gain control of the Smoke Jaguars , after he is defeated by you.Then we greet in secret and I will tell you when to attack and have your Clan mech units arrive first and hide in under ground mech bunkers lying in wait for the Davion Strikers Battalion to land on the Planet of Wolcott. While the Davion Strikers reach your hidden area,you move your mechs behind the Davion Strikers,then our battalion will move in and back up your Clan mechs and our battalion of the Dark Suns Serpentors will<br />
destroy any remaining Davion Strikers Battalion.36 battle mech equals <br />
one battalion.</p>

<p>What do you think of my battle tech scenario Barn Cat?</p>&quot;
&quot;155&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<font color="#808080">Sounds Groovy.</font>
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&quot;312&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;You should really check out: <a href="http://meta.constantintilople.com/index.php?webtag=META&msg=165.1">http://meta.constantintilople.com/index.php?webtag=META&msg=165.1</a> in The Wreck Room, the starts of a BattleTech / MECH thread just Waiting for warriors like us.
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&quot;311&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;You should really check out: <a href="http://meta.constantintilople.com/index.php?webtag=META&msg=165.1">http://meta.constantintilople.com/index.php?webtag=META&msg=165.1</a> in The Wreck Room, the starts of a BattleTech / MECH thread just Waiting for warriors like us.
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&quot;155&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>Yo what up Barn Cat?</p>

<p>The mech warrior Hanse Davion was pitting the Smoke Jaguars <br />
against the House of kurita,Hanse Davion knew that the Smoke Jaguars  <br />
would lose against the House of Kurita. Barn Cat ,you must challenge Dorian Writh to a Trail of Position ,if you win you will gain control over the <br />
Smoke Jaguars .<br />
Here is another notable clan mech warrior.<br />
His name is LUCIAN CARNS.</p>

<p>Age:50<br />
Rank:saKhan<br />
Related to the Smoke Jaguars.<br />
Planet:Babylon<br />
OmniMech Type:Man O'War.</p>

<p>Gunnery Mech: 5<br />
Piloting  Mech :5</p>

<p>SaKhan Lucian Carns tested out at the top of his sibko and won the rank<br />
of Star Captain during his Trial of Position .<br />
             Assigned to the 25th Garrison Cluster, Carns quickly distinguished him self by leading a flanking march against the challenging<br />
Steel Vipers during a Trial of Position for the codex of Star Colonel Kerry Ward. Carns hid his Mechs in a thick copse of trees and cut off the Vipers line of withdrawal as they turned back to their DropShips.The Steel Viper<br />
commander surrendered to Carns,providing the future Khan with credit<br />
for the total defeat of the enemy force.<br />
                    After winning his Blood name in 3027,Carns ascended to the <br />
rank of saKhan in 3046.</p>

<p>OK Barn Cat !Here is the scenario.After you gain control of the Smoke Jaguar Dorian Wirth ,you gain control of Lucian Carnes or I use the Steel <br />
Vipers to challenge Lucian Carnes to a Trial of Position and gain control<br />
of his Clan.You can take command of his unit to.And he is your to command after Dorian Writh is under your command and Lucian Carnes<br />
is under your command. Also I would like to command the Steel Vipers<br />
as allies on the House of Kurita!</p>

<p><br />
Enjoy this Barn Cat,<br />
Sorry about getting back to you because I took my time to type the <br />
paragraphs and spell words the right way.</p>&quot;
&quot;155&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;LoL, cool, that's nice, but you should really check out this section: <a href="http://meta.constantintilople.com/index.php?webtag=META&msg=165.1">http://meta.constantintilople.com/index.php?webtag=META&msg=165.1</a> It's in the
Wreck
Room
Gaming
Barracks.
It's perfectly safe to enter within. All you have to fear are rampaging dragons, giant marauding robots, gigantic mutant demons, nasty spiteful overweight negative relatives lol.
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&quot;311&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Vrrrr-SchLunkt! Point, the Decepticons would Destroy us if they found us constructing manned robot vehicles in their territory. First they had to compete with Robotech, and then had to suffer through the muddling confusing era of Transtectors. Closed.
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&quot;312&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Vrrr-kkt.., DIdn't I already Close this one? Oooh a duplicate thread, funny how those happen lol. <font size="6">Look before ya Leap!</font> Aaaagh splatto, closed.
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&quot;155&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;Ai-yi-yi. I'm a B12 guy myself, heavy on the ginseng, gincko and st.john's wort. Like I need Help being a Brainiac or something.
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&quot;218&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;If BarnCat reveals Too much more, than that, I'm killing him. I'll have to lol, breach of information, strictly business ya know. Guy's gotta ward his bottom line, ya diggin'? No friggin in the riggin.
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&quot;165&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;Dropping ECM Cloak, stepping out of the thick woods hex, emerging from the smoke, rising from the rubble, in other words... BuMp!
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&quot;285&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;I'm Team Jacob, until the Cullens disown Edward and drive Bella before them. I saw that movie recently too, so I thought I'd just bump this thread just to see if Steel Viper notices lol. He Haaaates the Twilights, it Burrrnsss him, I'm such a punk lol. (runs and hides)
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&quot;179&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;I've Got to introduce Steel Viper to Zagreo, they've got that Hindu connection, that and I just wanna see what the Vipe's reaction to Zagreo would be lol.
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&quot;69&quot;;&quot;76&quot;;&quot;Couldn't have it be a Year to the Day that this one gets talked into so I came back to it a few weeks earlier this time! It's that extra 10% that lets the sitezens know I care.
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&quot;218&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>Yo what up Barn Cat?</p>

<p>I am going to be buying that DVD blue ray duplicator.<br />
This duplicator, (sounds like a villian or some thing)LOL!<br />
Any ways back to the topic at hand,this DVD BLUE RAY DUPLICATOR<br />
does make ps2 games,I need the gaming software codes from LYNUX<br />
software.I like to put a game on the Type Castle and charge 5.oo<br />
a month to play the game I put on this web site,5 dollars a month is dirt cheap to play!</p>&quot;
&quot;218&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;We'd have to charge you a percentage for hosting fees and advertising, it's a brutal world out there, but that's online gaming for ya LoL. Kidding, we don't advocate spending on games, I link the ones I like but if they start demanding fees they're on their own.
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&quot;285&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;These fans are fiercely protective of this franchise. I tell you what. I merely went int with the idea I was going to Laugh at all the depressing scenes lol it's called Enjoying the Movie darn it. Next thing ya know I got this Paul Blart midget creature of an usher giving me the stinkeye from his arms-crossed 4 foot stature of intimidation and authority. and he continued to do this 3 times more throughout the movie. 'm thinking some overzealous Twi-head snitched me off repeatedly. #2 or 3rd time I wasn't even doing anything, he musta been trying to be proactive or pre-emptive. By the time the movie was amlost over I was tempted to show teh little ߪþs a Real horror movie called Geddaƒç†offamyarse.
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&quot;218&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>What I meant was that I could send you my beta games I made off my<br />
DVD backwards blue ray duplicator and send you free demos.<br />
Or you can down the game I created that can run on Windows servers.<br />
I will have to give you the demo first so you can test the game .<br />
I would hire you Barn Cat in a second if you and I got in to the video game<br />
business.Come on Barn Cat! am  really dedicated to this video game creation.I would like to have you as an assistant to help me create video games.</p>&quot;
&quot;218&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<p>What up Barn Cat.</p>

<p>I would like to get permission to make a green dragon game using<br />
play station one game  format.I will have to get permission to make a <br />
Green Dragon game using ps1 grophics and is compattable  with<br />
your computer.I am doing the soft ware research for making the Green Dragon.When I make the Green Dragon game using ps1 gaming software.<br />
Then I would put the game on to a play station one blank and send<br />
the game to you so you can test it.</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>I have been playing battle a long time.I know about the Smoke Jaguars<br />
trying to take over Wolcott in 3050.My friend plays the Nova Cats,he would have to challenge Dorian Wirth to a Trail of Position is because the Nova Cats refused to join with the Smoke Jaguars because the Nova Cats saw<br />
the defeat of the Smoke Jaguars on the planet Wolcott.<br />
             A twist of events.Scenario !. My friend Barn Cat wants to challenge<br />
the leader of the Smoke Jaguar.    Barn Cat is the leader of the Nova Cats.<br />
Barn Cat the leader of the Nova cats tells Dorian Wirth the leader of the <br />
Smoke Jaguars about his defeat on the planet of Wolcott.Dorian Wirth does not believe Barn Cat, Barn Cat challenges Dorian Wirth to a Trial of Position.<br />
Barn Cat wins! Now Dorian Wirth is in 2nd in command of Barn Cat.<br />
Now Barn Cat of the Nova Cats are now in charge over Dorian Wirth and the Smoke Jaguars .Steel Vipers seek to help out the nova Cats.<br />
Anaval Gato of the Dark Sun Dragons secretly meets up with Barn Cat.<br />
Both now are planning to lure the House of Davions mech army un to the Planet of Wolcott.Barn Cat and the House of Kurita is lying in wait with<br />
the Dark Suns Dragon elite battalion,Barn Cats Nova Cats and 2nd in command Dorian Wirths Smoke Jaguars lie in wait for the Davion mech<br />
army into a false hope of a rescue.</p>

<p>Enough said !Can I right scripts or what.</p>

<p>Enjoy Barn Cat.</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>What up Barn Cat?</p>

<p>This battle tech scenario is in the fourth succession war.09-3-3028.<br />
This was the first time Anavel Gato  was secretly working for the House of<br />
Kurita.Anavel Gatos Orgins are from the Rassalhague Republic.He has a wife on the planet SHENSI(FREEBORN CITY)And his son Azark Gato .<br />
That is the reason why Anavel Gato was planning secretly with the <br />
House of Kurita and the House of Lao,to help and liberate planets<br />
held by Hanse Davion .Steiner a female marries Davions son.<br />
Then the married  couple decided to attack the House  of Laos planets.<br />
That is why I hate the House of Davion just because the married couple from  the Stiener and the Davion was lusting at each other as a sick twisted<br />
desire to attack the House of Lao.</p>

<p>Later Barn cat.I will write the fourth scenario tuesday!</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;Felix Sylvester, the only name he'll go by as his real name must be held secret from all but the highest ranking IlKhans is more than he seems but less than many may suspect. He's usually content with his Modestar group of Battlemechs, a Fenris, a Shadow Cat, and a Masakari numbering among them. FOr uncounted years he's worked behind the scenes guiding direction from the shadows the progress and policies of CLan Nova Cat. A select few known him by his real Freebirth status, adopetd from a clan-destroyed colony and secluded within a Sibko who idolized him and he in turn called them Felix's Pryde somewhat a tribute to Jade Falcon Bloodnamer Aiden Pryde. They stand poised to change history, they can only hope, for the better. With inspiration from Anavel Gato the normaly impulsive Smoke Jaguar Clan will excerise caution of the Nova Cats and yet the Nova Cats will demonstrate a greater feral ferocity usally the Jaguars' province, and a merger must happen. No name yet for the merged caln but firey eyes in the dark of Felix's darkest dreams have shown him visions that Some sort of Feline clan totem will Still be honored.
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&quot;218&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;You might have to talk to a guy named MightyE. I'm just the taxi driver, he's the car manufacturer. We're just the Landlords, he's the property manager. Licensing and copywriting stuff to watch out for just to be on the safe side. We're just the Amway salesmen, he's the amway.. head guy lol .. you get the picture I think,. But bleh the D&D stuff has been done to bits, it's gonna be pretty hard to come up with anything original from a game type that's been done since time immemorial. Swords and Sorcery needs a new twist, a secure niche, a solid target audience, ambitious but judicious promotions and the toughest one of al, Longetivity. Just think of how you'll handle your first Hackers, Drama Royals and the nubs who will just never quite get it. That's the stuff that'll sap the fun right outta your enterprise.
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&quot;165&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>What up Barn Cat?</p>

<p>You want to play battle tech on this web site or the chat grange?<br />
Which one and let me know what one you want to play battle tech online.<br />
This is how it is going to be done.You have dice at home.Use the dice at your apartment to use them for a battle tech game.<br />
You can use your record sheets for the battle tech game.</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;Hn, well this place sometimes blanks messages and that'll disrupt gameplay somewhat, but then Chat Grange is kinda limited in space and formatting so eh I leave it up to you. There is a 3rd option, the worldofchorecraft typecastle Questbook. I just Wish there was Some way your Laptop could Access a Chatroom! You're missing out on the wondrous World of IRC. Your's is probably the first laptop I've ever known of with zero chat or messenging capability.
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&quot;165&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>I will have to learn the GOOGLE live chat.I am trying to figure that out.</p>

<p>This how we are going to play a battle tech game.<br />
I give you a list of the enemy mech force as known as the<br />
Davion Strikers assult battalion.</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;This is my battalion of Battle Mechs.<br />
Anavel Gatos Drak Sun Dragons Elite Battalion.<br />
Own one Jump ship.And a Over Lord class drop ship.Carries up to 36 battle mechs.<br />
Assult Class of Battle Mechs<br />
5 Atlas  mechs.<br />
2 Hatomoto-Chi Battle mechs.<br />
One Mauler,One Victor battle mech.<br />
<br />
Heavy Class of Battle Mechs.<br />
3 Grand Dragon Battle mechs.<br />
3 Catapualt Battle Mechs.<br />
One Quick  Draw Battle Mech.<br />
One Thunder Bolt Battle Mech.<br />
One Archer     Battle Mechs.s<br />
<br />
Medium Class of Battle Mechs <br />
Two Kintaros.Battle Mechs.<br />
4 Wolverines<br />
Two Trebuchet Battle Mechs.<br />
Phoenix Hawk.<br />
<br />
Light Class of Battle Mechs.<br />
<br />
6 Panther battle mechs.<br />
3 Jenner battle mechs.<br />
<br />
There you go Barn Cat.<br />
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&quot;165&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>What up Barn Cat/<br />
I use this section on the Type Castle strictly just for hard core<br />
Battle tech Players like you and me.Are we white and nerdy?LOL!<br />
I hope not!</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;WHAT UP BARN CAT.<br />
<br />
tHIS WILL BE ONE OF MY CAREER CHOICES!<br />
MAKING MY OWN VIDEO GAMES AND LEARNING<br />
ON MY OWN ,BECAUSE I COULD LEARN THE SAME THING THROUGH BOOKS<br />
and OTHER GAMING SOFT WARE THAT I WILL PAY FOR SO I DO NOT HAVE TO DEPEND ON A COMPUTER GAME PROGGRAMER  TEACHING ME SOME THING I KNOW HOW TO DO ALL READY!&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;What we CouLd do is set a day this weekend and Battletech it over the phone. We'll need one of Your maps, 2 record sheets, two figurines, and I'll use My dice, and to keep things totally honest you could process damages and heat scales and modifiers. I'll either pilot The Behemoth or a Mad Cat or whatever depending on the tonnage the soon - to - be - Former Smoke Jaguar IlKhan chooses to uses.
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&quot;165&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;We are Hella white & nerdy lol and proud of it.
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&quot;172&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;Hey, Steel Viper. Found this for some fun funny reading. We totally Ruined the movie in this one.
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&quot;165&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>What up Barn cat.</p>

<p>I will use the Steel Vipers to take out the House of Davion .<br />
Remember they are the enemy!House of Kurita and The Nova Cats<br />
that now controls the Smoke Jaguars   fight the House of Davions mech forces to a screeching halt.</p>

<p>I will use one Clan mech and 5 proto mechs.<br />
I will be the Steel Vipers.<br />
The Captain of the Smoke Jaguars Carns should have never fought the <br />
Steel Vipers to a Trial of Position,because now the Steel Vipers are working for the Jade Falcons.That is why you Barn Cat must take control of the Smoke Jaguars so the Steel Vipers do not join the Jade Falcons.<br />
Barn Cat when you defeat Dorian Wirth and Carns in a trial of Position,<br />
the time line changes,meaning that you now are in control off Carns and<br />
Dorian Wirth.You are in command of the Steel Vipers .This means is when<br />
you defeated Carns in a trial of position,Carns does not challenge the Steel Vipers to a Trial of Position.Remember the profile of Carns,Barn Cat? <br />
Carns defeated the Steel Vipers in a Trial of Position,this what <br />
caused the Steel Vipers to join up with the Jade Falcons.By defeating <br />
Carns in a trail of position you created a paradox.Meaning that the Steel Vipers joins the Nova Cats,it is good to have an allied Clan on your side<br />
Barn Cat? The more allied Clans that you have on your side the better.<br />
This means the battle on Wolcott would be different,instead of the <br />
defeat of the Smoke Jaguars ,it would be the defeat on the Davion Strikers battalion.This means is that barn Cat and I are now are allied<br />
together to ambush and destroy the Davion Strikers Battalion. </p>

<p>Another post for the hard core battle tech players only!Just kidding.<br />
Keeping it clean and keeping it real.Over and Out!</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>LOL!LOL!LOL!HA&lt;HA&lt;HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
Splendid!</p>

<p>Did you read about Carns and the battle tech section of the Type Castle?</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>What up Barn Cat?  I know you do not have enough money to buy <br />
a 60.00 battle tech pewter miniatures.You ask me how I am getting<br />
money for a Blue Ray D.V.D. 4 disk tray duplicator.I have to save money.<br />
I saw a blue ray dvd duplicator for about 595.00 I am going to save<br />
up for it and soon I will be in the video game business !I need to buy<br />
the gaming  soft ware codes for making video games.I would hire you Barn <br />
Cat in a second.<br />
                        If you are wondering what inspired me to get in to <br />
the video game business is I saw these video game designers  on<br />
G 4 T.v. making their own video games right out of their moms house.<br />
Yeah you got these computer geeks making video games and they are <br />
going to make a lot money.These people who buy the hard ware and the<br />
gaming soft ware were out there flipping burgers and making a crappy <br />
earning. A lot of these video game creators saved up their money and decided to buy what they needed  and created their own home made <br />
video games.<br />
                     That is why I was inspired by G4 T.V. to get into the <br />
video game making business.</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>What up Barn Cat?Does this web site make money at all?Just curious.<br />
I was reading on line that the stupid FCC wants to make people who created web sites or chat rooms charge people that goes to the web sites<br />
and chat rooms! I can not stand it! The FCC does not have any business<br />
sense at all. The people who created websites and chat rooms will loose<br />
their people who enjoy the the web sites and chat rooms.<br />
                  Do not fear!Because this was going to happen last year.<br />
I was watching a show on G4 TV about this topic  on Attack of the Show.<br />
This incident did not happen at all.Thank God !The douchbagg internet<br />
companies wants to slow down the internet speed and charge more for<br />
internet!That is why the government and the people of the U.S.A.<br />
should protest and make the government wake the heck up and get our<br />
damn jobs back from China.</p>

<p>Later Barn Cat.</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>About the phone battle tech game.<br />
I would use one Kintaro and four of my Kanzuchi battle armor.<br />
And I would use one Steel Viper mech and five proto mechs.<br />
Then we would destroy the Davion Strikers Battalion once in for all<br />
on the Battle of Wolcott!</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;What up Barn Cat?<br />
<br />
I created a battle tech character named M.D. Giest. Which means the <br />
most dangerous soilder  .He  is a mystery, he is half clone and has half <br />
normal human DNA. M.D. Giest was trained as a anti mech hunter.Armed<br />
with a power battle armor suit that has a armor factor of 74,armed with<br />
a portable light hand held gauss rifle ,damage 15, M.D. Giest orgins <br />
come from the Clans and was brought by the Pirate Worlds.<br />
He got to violent and killed half of the pirate kings armies,they trapped<br />
him and stuck him in a prison satalite because M.D. Giest was a good asset<br />
for for the bandit kings.M.D. Giest was from the regular army of the ancient<br />
star league.He was to dangerous to not to be on the battle field.<br />
Many others that hired M.D. Giest ended up betraying him,acting out of rebellion ,he hunted down the ones who betrayed after his satilite <br />
crashed on the gaming world of solaris seven he has been defeating<br />
mech gladiators for about 5 years after the Clans invaded the Inner Sphere. M.D. Giest has been known to pilot a mech or two,he prefers<br />
his power battle armor instead. M.d. Giests piloting 2 ,gunnary 2.<font color="#4B0082">M</font>&quot;
&quot;313&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>(devil) A very violent soilder of war,M.D. Giest likes thrill of battle.<br />
He thinks war is a game to him,he lead Pirate Kingdomes to victory one<br />
time,but it ended up in a crashing halt.M.D. Giest knew he was being used<br />
by the Bandit kings and the Pirate Kingdoms, that is why he took his revenge on other Bandit kings because he learned sooner or later he would<br />
be assinated. After defeating half of the Bandit kings and half of the <br />
Pirate Kings he was captured and inprisoned on a prison satallite.<br />
  After his Satallite crashed on the gaming gaming world of Solaris seven ,<br />
M.D. Giest has been doing gladiator mech combat for a long time.<br />
                With a good kill record other Houses of the Innershere <br />
wants to hire him,he refuses to work for them.He wants to track down his Clan past and create his own Clan and soon take down the House of Davion for the thrill of combat. =:)  B-)  ;-)  :D</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;What up Barn cat ? I created M.D. Giest for the fun of it.I got the idea from<br />
a Japanese anime.  The M.D. Giest character was a bio clone like the Clan<br />
cloned mech warriors,the different thing about M.D. Giest is that he has<br />
human DNA and cloned human D.N.A. Some how M.D. Giest has uncanny <br />
abilities for a mech warrior. He likes his heavy power armor and light<br />
gauss portable rifle,he owns one Wolverine battle mech that is upgraded<br />
to a 2 C Wolverine.He has replicator regeneration genes,what this means is that he can heal really fast.&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;This website makes no money. It's a labour of <font color="#FFA8CF">LoVe, twitter tweitter tee hee giggle</font> lol.
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&quot;313&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Any doctor of SiteGeist would Have to be violent, there's often no other way to keep him pinned down to take his vitamins. <font color="#FF0000">"It's! Flintsones! Chewable! You Stubborn! Knob! Eat it!"</font>
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&quot;218&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;I'll believe it when I see the first video game roll off the assembly lines lol. <font color="#0000FF">You got to know, video game making is grueling, you may lose interest after awhile, even on Blue ray as I explain this in Blue lettering lol.</font> If it was Easy then it's someone else's code anyways and likely alot of other people have that as well.
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&quot;218&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;<p>Making a video game is easier than you think.I was looking at a video game<br />
animator kit that would cost me 97.00.This was the cheapest and there is<br />
a lot video game creators who use the 3 D Magix soft ware video game making kit. Other kits were about 200.00 on and up. I am not going to give up on this because I want to get off S.S.I. and make a lot of money. <br />
Hard work and creating some thing that entertains people will make you<br />
a lot of money.<br />
                     That Ratchet and Clank game you like so much<br />
Barn Cat. That person created that video game used the 3D Magix <br />
video game animator kit to create Ratchet and Clank.<br />
 :@  B-)</p>&quot;
&quot;218&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;<font face="Times New Roman">elieve it or not, </font><font color="#008000">I got this Same message in email, lol.</font> Me and the 'Cat both wish you the best of Luck. Sheesh, SSI to me would be like Retirement, just not a very luxurious one.
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&quot;165&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;Yep, I did, well I skimmed it, politics in videogames usually bores me though, politics, gaming etc. <font color="#808080">I get enough Political dueling on talk radio blogs lol.</font> I'm a simple stupid violent creature, show me where the enemy is and get a safe distance away lol. Could just be this blasted flucold talking but I keeps it simple. I might be more the Solaris type than war sides allied type idealist.
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&quot;165&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;You are interested in Solaris seven? Okay sounds cool.What I wanted to do  is a Trial of Position.I would play the leader of the Smoke Jaguar Dorian Wirth and challenge your character to a Trial of Position for the Nova Cats.<br />
I would make your character win against Dorian Wirth and Carns.When you<br />
win against both Clan leaders you will have the Steel Vipers on your side.<br />
The reason why this is important is because this will save your clan and you<br />
will have the Steel Vipers on your side.That is the reason why it is important for the survival of the Clan Nova Cats.Hanse Davions plot against<br />
the House of Kurita worked perfectly because he had information on the worlds of the House of Kurita. He knew that the Smoke Jaguars would not stand a chance against the Drakonis Combine on the planet of Wolcott.<br />
                      I should create a clan character and challenge Carnrs to <br />
a Trial Of Position to take control of Carns Smoke Jaguars.I would be the <br />
leader of the Steel Vipers and be in second in command.<font color="#FF0000"></font>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;What up Barn Cat.<br />
<br />
You know how to play battle tech? You do know how to play ?<br />
Yes you do know how to play battle tech!Do you under stand the mech piloting and the gunnary points?<br />
<br />
Example.You want to make a called shot and your mech gunery is 3 .<br />
In the chance for a head shot or what ever desired location you want to <br />
fire on your enemies battle mech.In order to do this you have to roll over<br />
your gunary number which is a 3 ,you roll mover that number succesfully<br />
hitting the desired location on the enemies battle mech location.<br />
Your piloting is a 2,you are being attacked and you want to dodge or jump<br />
jet over your enemies battle mech.You succeed and move out of enemy<br />
fire or jump over the enemy battle mech.Or trying to navigate through<br />
tough terrain.<br />
                           Or when you are doing a mission out of your mech,the<br />
hire the stats the better,you have to roll higher than the game masters<br />
stats or enemy encounters you engage in a scenario.&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;Here is the battle mechs that Professor Burke Kale  pilots in the Solaris<br />
Seven mech arena. We can play a scenario by convincing professor Kale<br />
to join our side .It is not going to be easy.Burke is really reclusive,he does<br />
not like strangers , he only trusts the people that he works with only.<br />
 ( I wish they would make a Solaris Seven Battle Tech video game!) Oh I<br />
thought of an idea,when<div align="center"></div> I get that video game animator kit the Magix 3D <br />
soft ware, I would secretly create a Solaris Seven video game secretly!<br />
I would send you a copy for the PS2 and I would play the game for private use only, because Microdork ,Microdick,I mean microsoft has the right to<br />
battle tech video games ,they h<font size="1"></font>ave not came out with a battle tech game<br />
for a long time! They sell the Battle tech franchise to SONY!<br />
<br />
Okay lets get down to Professor Burke Kale and his Battle Mech freak <br />
creations, here are the battle mechs that Kale created!<br />
<br />
P1-WF Wild Fire.<br />
As the VRPP project neared completion,a Battle-<br />
Mech was designed to incorporate the new technology.<br />
Based on the 3050 Crusader,the new Wild Fire would be the first complety headless BattleMech.Two prototypes were custom-built in a special factory<font color="#FF0000" size="7"></font><br />
in the NAIS(The New  Avalon Institute Of Science)&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;31&quot;;&quot;<p>Here are the Battle mechs that Professor Burke Created.</p>

<p>NEW BATTLE MECHS.</p>

<p>P1-WILDFIRE.</p>

<p><br />
Overview<br />
         As the VRPP project neared completion , a new BattleMech was designed to incorporate the new technology .Based on the 3050 Crusader,<br />
the new WildFire would be the first completely headless BattlMech.(They should have named it the Headless Horse man)LOL!Two prototypes were custom -built in a special factory in the NAIS(New Avalon Institute of Science) facility on Hyde.<br />
                      Early testing has shown the prototype BattleMech to be every thing its designers hoped.The VRPP control system(Virtual Reality Piloting Pod)system has been successfully integrated ,giving the Wildfire unparalleled agility ,and prospects for successful mas production of this design are excellent.</p>

<p>CAPABILITIES:</p>

<p>In addition to the prototype control system,this BattleMech tkes full advantage of the other recent technological developements,including Endo Steel internal structure ,an XL engine,ferro-fibrous armor,and weapons systems such as Streak SRMs and large pulse lasers.<br />
                This well-armored 'Mech is designed to offer a lot of fire power at short range ,and provides the speed and maneuverability to close quickly.The WildFire is intended for use as a pursuit  'Mech ,and so its <br />
effectiveness drops off at long range.This is an advantage in the arena.</p>

<p><br />
Type:P1-Wildfire                                              Tons<br />
Tonnage:  65</p>

<p> Internal Structure                                             3.25<br />
Engine:       Magna                                                23       </p>

<p>Walking:6<br />
Running:9<br />
Heat Sinks:13</p>

<p>Gyro:                               4<br />
Cockpit:                                       3<br />
Armor Factor:       197    11</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;32&quot;;&quot;<p>Sorry it took so long to reply, this beehive's got my webtv stuck in honey again lol. <br />
=<br />
+<br />
=<br />
Hey AgraJag, we had a Chat connected to this place once before right? Instantaneous .... quick lol communication idea. I'm having a heck of a time getting Steel Viper's laptop to navigate to a convenient chatroom. Cuold have Btech tournies in there.</p>
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&quot;165&quot;;&quot;33&quot;;&quot;What's the biggest Smoke Jaguar Mech? The Behemoth? I'd take it on in a SuperNova. I'm convinced that once that sucker gets into range the battle's already done, the rest is the opponent marking the damages all the way down to destroyed. :&gt;
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&quot;314&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;BarnCat - (Character ID ######)
Level 4 Psion Hero
Reputation: Balanced

Strength: 18
Intellect: 35
Reflexes: 17 (15)    Hit Points/Max: 33/33
Power Points/Max: 18/48
XP: 2,503   Chips: 1,121

Active Effects
Rank and Musty Daze - 10.5 minutes 

Current skills
Skill NameSkill TypeCost

Aura: Vim
noncombat4

Knit Flesh
noncombat4

Telekinesis
combat4

Aura: Mystery
noncombat8 

Twilight Heroes - Justice Served Nightly: <a href="http://www.twilightheroes.com">http://www.twilightheroes.com</a> <font color="#0000FF">To be honest this game may NOT be for everyone, I don't even play it that often myself,. but when I do it's absorbing. I find myself fixated on solving a mystery, completing a quest or just gaining the next level up and getting even more power in skills and gear. If you guys wanna form a group of some type there let me know or I'll go all lone gun solo dark brooding vigilante type on my foes. I just replaced my Lead Pipe with a Sledgehammer, more bones breakage, hee hee.</font>
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&quot;313&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>What up Barn Cat?</p>

<p>I decided to use M.D.-Geist as the leader of the Steel Vipers to challenge<br />
Carns to a Trail of Position, this would be the scenario.</p>

<p>Carns and Geist(Geist real name would be Zayin which means weapon in the hebrew letter in the Hebrew language) </p>

<p>M.D.-Geist would be in his Battle Armor suit armed with a light gauss<br />
rifle that would have 10 round ammo clip,each round would do about 10<br />
damage,his piloting would be a 2 and his gunnary would be a 1.He has<br />
4 round of inferno SRM that would give an enemy mech 10 heat ,this would<br />
mean that the enemy mechs heat would rise to 10.<br />
M.D.-Geist battle Armor suit would have an armor factor of 80.His movement<br />
points would be 6 and running would be 12 and jumping would be 6.<br />
Yes your are wondering how this Battle Armor suit is very powerful,he had<br />
a Clan battle armor engineer create M.D.-Geists battle armor suit for him.<br />
The metals are made out of titanium space alloy that was created in the<br />
vacumme of space in an orbiting clan space station.</p>

<p>Carns would be piloting his Gladiotor battle mech,he would see M.D.-Geist's battle armor suit and laugh at him and say\&quot;you dare to challenge me in a trial of Position in that battle armor,HA,HA,HA,HA,this going to be easy!\&quot;.</p>

<p>As little did Carns knew about M.D.-Geist-ability to take down enemy battle mechs in 4 shots,all M.D.-Geist has to do  is roll over his gunnary and make a called shot on carns Battle mech and damage carns battle mech gyros or heat sink and the battle would be over really fast.</p>

<p>I have to read up on the Battle Tech Compendium about the battle armors and see if there is a increase in the gunnary skill to hit something<br />
so small.So Carnes mech gunnary would increase to a 4,that is bad because that is added to Carnes gunnary skill,meaning that Carnes gunnary would increase to an 8 or a 6 depending o n Carnes Gunnary number.</p>

<p>There you go Barn Cat.Enjoy!</p>&quot;
&quot;313&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;I think BarnCat aka Felix Sylvester is going with his Supernova or something else vs Dorian Wirth and his Daishi. He's not real hot on jacking up his heat level, being a cat that never ever lets em see him sweat, so he may opt for the PhoenixHawk2C if that one's 10 tons. Characteristcally I'll leave that to Sitegeist to expand on. Yuban Arena, the hexes on a coffee can lid, figurines, it's getting tense here already.
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&quot;314&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;
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&quot;291&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Just because I Know how much you like the whole Alien bit, jk lol. Someone wanna tell Tek that movie is like so last year or the year before? Still good on dvd though, but okay to tell the truth, it's effects driven with a Green and World Peace driven morale. Past all that Keanu Reeves might have found a role just for him, a stiff foreign awkward alien in yet another black suit.
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&quot;287&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;My new years resolution this year is attain higher education and higher technology both. Or Die of Boredom Trying.
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&quot;310&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<font color="#0000FF">Thank the Gods for Commissioner Approved Training.</font> Now we shift our realities in the way of work demographics hopefully onwards and upwards out of the ç®å¶ that used to have it's way with us.
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&quot;264&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;Okay, of you 26 registered here how many of you play our Legend Of The Green Dragon? How do you Like it? Would you like to Play? It's like being Here except you interact with the topics in a whole new fun way. Could we Draft you to the cause? There's a Greater Green Dragon roaming the countryside and the populace Needs you, you can Save a World. So whaddya say?! Do I got to twist arms and pull teeth to get you guys into this? I'm frowning here, why do you not like fun? What did Fun ever do to you? Thank gods I'm above begging, I'd never plead like I just did, seriously now. Just try it if ya feel like it. All I can do is highly recommend it. So PLay it! if you want to, please? If it's not to much trouble.
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&quot;313&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;If I reply here I might end up not getting any more text messages asking if I've read this section or not lol then what would I do. (fail) <font color="#0000FF">I remember MDGeist being like some guy in blue and gold medeival mecha type armor but that's about it, all I did was look at the video cover and end up buying the Anime I Did know of.</font> I guess if I don't see it on TV first or hear it elsewhere and like it I don't risk money on video and audio for it. My character, known to the Inner Sphere Only as Felix Sylvester is the direct freebirth descendant of a bloodnamed female clan mechwarrior of hidden rank and a highborn inner sphere House Lord. His origins stay secret for now. All that matters is he's out there somewhere in the galaxy and heavens help anyone who stands in his path shall die by his wrath.
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&quot;315&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<font color="#FF0000">Zeitgeist, a movie series that attempts to capture the Real spirit of the times, will changehow you look at the world around you. I haven't been totally at ease since, fair warning - it's not the "feel good hit of the year", it could quite possibly be the one movie that cases you to genuinely Worry about the state of things.</font>

Zeitgeist, The Movie - Transcript - <a href="http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com/transcript.htm">http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com/transcript.htm</a>

Zeitgeist - The Movie
"The old appeals to racial, sexual and religious chauvinism, to rabid nationalist fervor, are beginning not to work." " …this business of who I am and ...
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Zeitgeist: Addendum transcript » Wanderings and Musings
If you want the transcript as a PDF: zeitgeist: addendum â€" transcript. Update: A lot of fine people are working hard on creating subtitles in other languages for the movie.
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0858411 Zeitgeist The Movie - Presentation Transcript. Zeitgeist the Movie “The more you educate yourself, the more you understand where things come from.
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<font color="#0000FF">There ya go, believe it or don't, but educate yourselves because I'm running out of patience for stasis entrenched retrospectators</font>
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&quot;315&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<font color="#808080">I didn't put this into a Political type section because I'm willing to alow for the jury to still be out on this one, at least in recess, for this to be at least a small percentage fiction. In fact it'd relieve me greatly lol. Now keep in mind I've had this username since BeFoRe I EvEr heard ofthis movie being out. That it happens to agree with me on so many levels is purely coincidence. I had nothing to do with the production of it but it's almost how I myself would Do it! It's out there, and it's for cheap. Mine retailed for 10 dollars at a ufo conference I recently attended, but I ended up getting it for free for helping setup and takedown for the massive seating arrangement we more than required there.</font> Seriously, if you can afford it, think about getting it.
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&quot;1&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;I'm shooting for Membership Goals, Numbers, there are about 26 accounts here now and for as long as we've been in business I say we should AT LEAST be 30 of us. What's keeping ya? I know people can Read this, even as a browsing guest, but I dare you all to Take that One Step Further In and Register. My thinking is this, we get enough people here then there'll be enough people to talk to eachother so even when life takes any one of us on a sidetrip for awhile the place won't die due to disuse and disinterest. Maybe I've got an inflated view of this place and it's potential for community but I see it doing and being so much more than this. We just need a few chatty Sitezens to liven the place Up. Now I ask You, ya wanna be a TypeCastle Sitezen? Speak Friend and enter.
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&quot;313&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>What do you have against M.D.-Geist? It was one of Koichi Ohata' best anime back in that day,he created M.D.-Geist because Mad Max movies and the Terminator inspired him to create M.D.-Geist,he wanted to create the mostbad ass cloned warrior that could take A.I. robots and humans that piloted mecha robots. <br />
                          I am not really inspired by some american anime because when the Japaneses take anime they do a lot better than most american<br />
anime run of the mill anime.I am not saying that american anime is bad, <br />
what I meant to say is that the Japanese take anime as an art form because they do not have movies making ares to make an actual movie.<br />
                       I grew up on Japanese anime while I joined the<br />
anime club at the Olympic College anime club.They made the Japanese<br />
Trans Formers cartoon way better than the American version.No offense<br />
to the American animators ,the animated version of  American version<br />
of the generation 1Trans Formers cartoons looks like it was animated by<br />
6th graders that broke their hand in a fight with a garbage disposiler.<br />
The animated cartoon of the Movie Trans Formers looks better than the <br />
animated series that I bought over the time.<br />
                                Oh yeah I forgot some thing else!<br />
the Japanese make better video gaming consoles like PS 3.And they have faster Inter-net speeds and better cell phone service.Us Americans<br />
do things half-assed!</p>

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<p><br />
Enough said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;34&quot;;&quot;<p>Chapter 1: The lure of the <br />
                                              Davion Strikers battalion.</p>

<p>                                       The sweltering heat of Wolcott<br />
played on the senses of Felix Sylvesters body like a wet blanket as he<br />
sat in his Masikari giving Dorian Wirth commands if he got out of hand ,he would detonate  his Daishi's mech incase of an act of rebellion against Felix<br />
Sylvestor, the leader of the Clan Nova Cats and the Clan Smoke Jaguars.<br />
Anavel Gato gave Felix Sylvestor the scenario to lure the Davion Strikers<br />
in to a trap and take them out because of Hanse Davions deceptive <br />
plan to let the Clan Smoke Jaguars be be beaten by the House of Kurita.<br />
That day never came for the Smoke Jaguars because of Felix Sylvestors <br />
triumph success over Dorian Wirth during a Trail of Position. Now the tables<br />
have turned for the Nova Cats taking command of the Smoke Jaguars <br />
and the menacing Dorian Wirth. The Steel vipers commander M.D.-Giest <br />
and Lucian Carnes also were part of the battle also ,as M.D.-Geists<br />
warning to Lucien Carnes to the same fate as Dorian Wirths fate as well.</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;35&quot;;&quot;Felix Sylvester motioned slightly with the handed arm of the Shadow Cat for the Command Mech to begin it's charge, Dorian had been quite horribly but most efficiently Slaved to his mech now in more ways than can be pleasantly said. Suffice to say young mr Wirth would be enjoying full service to the new cause, body mind soul and mech. Dorian's Daishi lurched with a shudder and then started it's desperate charge. Anavel repositioned his mech for better viewing but more seclusion, as did Felix, Dorian's garbled screams rattled them both as they came over the speakercom. The damn fool had gotten himself surrounded by 5 Panthermechs and was taking heavy hits from the new improved models carrying weapons they couldn't possibly have equipped back in the 3050s. Looked to be due time to intervene.
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&quot;313&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;As well they should, we outsourced our technology and jobs to them, we know they'll be doing a good job with them. As for MDGeist I got nothing against the guy, never met him, in fact me Sitegeist, MDGeist and ZeitGeist might get along famously. ç®å¶ I'm almost behind on my morning again lol. {and here I got a presentation on Voltage to give!} I'll take a quick look at MDGeist I almost typed MGD - miller genuine draft lol - MDGeist at least on the wikipedia. Movie rental money's at a scraping minimum lately. Movie BUYing money even more so. {no i don't know where all the money goes either and it can't even get talked about as it only serves to start up arguements lol sigh} I just call this Living OFF of the Materialistic Grid lol.
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&quot;313&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;I skimmed this article on MD Geist - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Address: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MD_Geist">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MD_Geist</a> and it actually quoted MDGeist as being one of the Worst anime ever due to poor animation and muddled storyline. I'd probably lke it anyways. I like alot of the stuff the trends say I should hate and absolutely can't stand the overexposed garbage festooned parade they call trendy and cool. I'm just all counter cultury like that I guess. Sounds like a badåßß flick though. MD crushes soem guy's skull like a pancake for screwing him over lol. That'd be a handy skill to have. Excuse me, punk, you messed up on my order again. I said 4 soft tacos and 4 CrUnChY! Lemme show you Crunchy, crunchy..., CrUnCh! I'm just rantnig about aco bell, but I have to be fair, the last time I was thre they got my order right. Musta been an employee turnover. Or given the current economic times people are just valuing their jobs a bit more. ANd not wantin to get skullcrushed by MDCust-omer-03! ;D
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;35&quot;;&quot;Zagreo! Are you Still Alive!
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;36&quot;;&quot;<font color="#0000FF" size="7">I'M STILL ALIVE AND HANDSOME LIKE ALWAYS!!!!! ajajajajajajaajaj<br />
You didn't add me on your facebook account, you asshole! ajajaj<br />
Luv ya, bro!</font>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;36&quot;;&quot;<p>You finally won a Trial of Position against Dorian Wirth in a Shadow Cat?<br />
Wow ! That batle mech is all right for a 45 ton battle mech.You had 5 Panther mechs attack Dorian Wirth's Daishi? :D   =:) Very nice :D !</p>

<p>                                   I am playing a Battle Tech game during the fourth<br />
succession wars,where the House of Davion invades the Capellan Confederation. I am playing the Drakon Death Commandos,this battle tech<br />
unit is one of the elite battle tech units in the Capellan Confederation,which<br />
is the House of Lao. 4 Griffin battle mechs, one wasp and and one stinger,<br />
for recon.The enemy is the Blue Star Rangers of the House of Davion.<br />
One Zeus  ,two valkyries  and one assassin battle mech.I am playing one<br />
of the scenarios in the fourth succession wars.This should be interesting.<br />
Congrats on the Trial of Position Barn Cat! :D  B-) !</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;37&quot;;&quot;<font size="7"></font>How great and big is the typing ?Ha Ha Ha !&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;38&quot;;&quot;8-O<div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;291&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>An interesting subject on the alien theory .In the Bible Angelic beings<br />
have been identified as messengers of God sent down to earth to warn,<br />
or destroy humans or help them out.There could be other beings that<br />
were confused with aliens,what ever Ezekiel saw he knew what it was,<br />
so the object was identified as the chariot of the 4 images he saw from<br />
the flying wheel,The face of man, Aquarius the water barrier,the face of the<br />
Lion, Leo the Lion,the face of the Eagle, Scorpio the Scorpion,the face of a<br />
Bull ,Taurus The Bull. All of these 4 images have been identified as the fixed signs in the astrological zodiac of February,August,May,November.<br />
                   There could be worlds that could  have spiritual<br />
dimensions or another universe that could be the opposite of our world.<br />
We live in the terrestrial world and these spiritual beings live in the celestial<br />
world .These spiritual beings have certain powers over the elements and<br />
posses super natural powers  over the elements.</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;39&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="7" color="#0000FF">YES1 YES! I'M BIGGER!!!!!<br />
LOL</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;40&quot;;&quot;Oh ! Okay.How did you make your words bigger? That is cool!&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;41&quot;;&quot;<font size="7" color="#0000FF">JUST BE HANDSOME ENOUGH AND YOU'LL BE BIGGER !!!!<br />
LMAO</font>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;42&quot;;&quot;Your upper message format buttons <font size="4">pretty much control</font> <font size="7">Size!</font> <font color="#008000">And even the Colour,</font> give it a try. <font face="Tahoma">You can even change the Fnt, or style of Lettering.</font>
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&quot;291&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;The Three Kings in Orion's Belt have been likened to being a metaphor for the three kings that visited Jesus, who's archetype may have been modelled after many previous sun gods who've also been born to virgin mothers. Such as Horus, Mithra and so on. As for Ezekiel's wheel that's a little referenced accounting but was brought to my attention recently. Interesting the Vaticatholican has finally acknowledged the possibility that god at least could have made other peoples with extraterrestrial origins.
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&quot;316&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>What is up Barn cat? Just posting about how Metal Gear Solid is the beast dam video game ever created! I knew some Special Forces people who<br />
played Metal Gear Solid Games .They said that being in Special Forces<br />
is that being stealthy and taking out your enemies is key to battling your enemies.One person I knew said that Metal Gear could have been created<br />
during the cold war .Russia was wanting to create a robotic tank that was<br />
capable of  launching nuclear missiles towards America and the United States was really sending in American spies in to Russia.There is really<br />
a Philosopher Legacy.<br />
                    In Metal Gear Solid 4 Guns of The Patriots ,in the year<br />
2015 every solder is implanted with nano machines to control pain,emotions and battle field data.This is a bad idea because Liquid Ocelot<br />
can push a button and trigger a chemical in the nano machines causing the<br />
solders to panic or go in to an seizer and start shooting each other!</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;37&quot;;&quot;No LoL, I thought you were saying I did, as if I already had, I was just following along. I have yet to schedule a rematch with that puke Dorian Wirthless.
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&quot;316&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;That's 5 years from now. You remember the GIJoe movie, where Cobra COmmander had injected those soldiers with nanites that boosted strength durability and made the soldiers slaves. There's now a Liquid Ocelot? There's gotta be a Solid and Liquid version of an entire zoo in those games lol. Liquid BarnCat presses a button and teleports this topic to the gaming section.
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&quot;291&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>Yeah you have to under stand.The beings are indentified  as angels not<br />
aliens.Angels our classified as spiritual beings that live in the celestial realm were you cannot reach physically but spiritually.I still have a hard time believing aliens exists or not.People get Angels and aliens mixed up because Angels are all ready classified  as spiritual beings that are some sort of vast energy.An alien is a creature that comes from another world<br />
flies down in a flying saucer and greets us is hard to believe. (fail)  :/</p>&quot;
&quot;291&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;It may just come down to whomever people are more comfortable coming down from the skies to impart meaningful messages upon them. What if it's both? A being of a type that conforms it's shape and substance to reflect whatever it's witness would accept as real in order to be seen by them.
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;43&quot;;&quot;Silly me, where are my mannerisms? Oh yeah, I don't got any, lol. Steel Viper, This is Zagreo. He's from Venezuela and kind of famous in theatre down there, also into psychology and mythology and both. In Zagreo's spare time he likes to meditate, exercise and drink heinekin. Zagreo, this is Steel Viper, he's an old school buddy of mine from Port Orchard, a technological genius and martial arts enthusiast who in his free time watches japanese anime and pilots giant robots and drinks heinekin. Wait, do I got any of that right? See, this is wy I suck at introductions, Steel Viper and Zagreo, this is BarnCat. Barn's heavily into drinking all sorts of alkiehaul, likes to watch sophomoric gory technological eyecandy movies, is a paranormal instigator and if I may say so myself looks damn good for an undead vampire mutant, for himself however not so hot lol.
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;44&quot;;&quot;<p>So you are from Venezuela Mr.ZAGREO? That is really cool! I did study up<br />
on the Amazon rain forest down there in South America.Your country has<br />
the worlds largest snakes in the world AKA the Anaconda.I do know in<br />
history there was an Anaconda that was up to 100 feet long that was<br />
killed off by the natives that lived down there in the jungles of South America.Your country has the worlds largest spiders AKA the bird eating<br />
spider.I do indeed like spiders because I used to study spiders.<br />
I do know there is an elusive species as known as the Quezalcoatl the<br />
feathered  serpent.This feathered type serpent has the ability to blend<br />
in it surroundings like the chameleon and glides through jungle.<br />
How I know this I knew a family from England that captured one and<br />
drew it on a sheet of paper ,an interesting species indeed.<br />
  Also I know about the real origins of the flying saucer activity<br />
down there in South America since Word War two.Nazi Germany was<br />
creating flying saucer shape air craft thought to be alien in origin but<br />
it was not.After Nazi Germany lost the war,most Nazi Germany's <br />
war criminals fled to South America hoping to escape but most of them<br />
were hunted down by the Jewish millitary to be out on trial  for their war crimes on the killing of 6 million Jews.Some of them could be down there <br />
in South America or dead all ready.<br />
                               Any ways,there were other scientists that<br />
were not part of the Nazi armies that were fleeing to South America<br />
that fled to South America before World War 2 broke out.You can look<br />
up Hitlers Flying Saucers up on the Internet,you will find the book very interesting! Because back in world War 2 nobody really knew the real truth of what flying saucers were back in that time!</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;38&quot;;&quot;<p>Greetings Barn cat.</p>

<p>                                I was reading up on the Trial of Position.<br />
How they can determine the out come of a successful mission or how<br />
a Trial of Position can ruin the an allience  of another Clan that wants to join your clan.Never challenge another Clan for leader ship out of pride,anger or vengance or an act of rebellion.If to leaders of the same Clan struggle for leader ship ,the leader that lost should never leave out<br />
of an act of rebellion.Give that leader a tasks that they are good at or give them wisdom and knowledge on how to challenge the enemy.That was<br />
the fault of Dorian Wirth after he invaded the planet of Wolcott and was<br />
defeated by the Kurita battle mech army.Now Dorian Wirth had made an<br />
enemy of the House of Kurita and now every Inner Sphere has the authority to defend their home world from being invaded by the Clans. <br />
                             That why the Clan Nova Cats saw the defeat<br />
of the Smoke Jaguars before they invaded the planet Wolcott and were<br />
defeated by the House of Kurita.That is why the leader of the Clan Nova<br />
Cat has to challenge the Dorian Wirth and gain control of the Smoke Jaguars and create an allience with the House of Kurita and decide the<br />
fate the Inner Sphere.A Trial of Position  can cause an act of rebellion and cause the other Clan to fight for another Clan.That is what happened when Lucien Carnes defeated the Steel Vipers to a Trial of Position and the Steel Vipers decided to fight for the Jade Falcons.Trail of<br />
Position should be used only if another opposing Clan wants to be the leader of another Clan.</p>&quot;
&quot;30&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>What up Barn Cat.</p>

<p>When I was in the Tongue Point Job Core Center and witnessed <br />
a dozen sightings of these so called shadow people.3 friends and were<br />
watching a Big screen T.V. and we all saw a shadowy figure walk <br />
through the T.V. and my room mate and I witnessed a strange  shadowy<br />
figure walk through our door and we both saw it walk back through our door going out side.</p>&quot;
&quot;291&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>What up Barn Cat.</p>

<p>You should really check out Hitlers Flying Saucers on the internet.<br />
This is the real flying saucer shape air craft that were created by Nazi's<br />
during WW2,the Nazi's were pioneers of all types of scientific discovery.<br />
I do not favor the Nazi's,but I find it amazing that they created a lot <br />
exotic technology that  was ahead of it's time.</p>

<p>             Like I said again I do not think aliens exist!</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;285&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>What up Barn Cat.</p>

<p>I still think the New Moon movies are still one of the biggest douche bag<br />
of a vampire/werewolf ever created ! I want blood and see werewolf's<br />
and vampires killing each other in a bloody rampage !I do not want to see<br />
some dumb girl that is flakey as hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>&quot;
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&quot;276&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;Inappropriate Content, there Are no ß× dolls in <font color="#008000">Legend Of The Green Dragon</font> at least not our's lol.
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&quot;285&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;Bella Is flakey, but ya gotta admit, the movies got themselves one rabid fanbase. <font color="#FF0000">I kinda like Victoria, good character, and the gal who played Gwen Stacy is gonna play that role in... Eclipse I think is the next movie.</font>
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&quot;291&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;Ok ok lol, send me a link or I'll look it up myself later on, just got some stuff going on right now. I'm still siding with a retired US Army Tank Commander who told Me the Flight program Hitler had was nothing more than early attempts at jet propulsion.
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&quot;30&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;Yep, they sure do like that walking through stuff suddenly. I got it from another security guard that our waterfront shadowdude went blazing through the guard shack from wall to wall as if there were openings on both sides and even had the paperwork slightly ruffle like a small gust went through. Now, we know the experts have been saying that corner of the eye stuff is just illusion, and sometimes maybe a result of an optical ailment, but recently I've heard from experienced ghosthunters that's the part of the eye to pay attention to when seeking them out.
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;45&quot;;&quot;Wow, hey Zag, you never told me your country had space ships flying around down there. What's with the cover-up, disclosure time lol. Is Hugo Chavez hiding a UFO program? Btw, SteelViper, Zagreo's doing a Play soon called The Pleiades. Those are the stars called The 7 Sisters and are believed by guys like Whitley Streiber to be the home systems of The Greys. Subaru also uses the Pleiades or part of it as their logo, and here I have it on my car. The universe works in interesting ways.
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&quot;165&quot;;&quot;39&quot;;&quot;You really know your stuff! We gotta find some kinda online battletech game event he webtv could get to. Maybe if we both got PSPs, playstation portables, there'd be some platform that could serve as a simulation solution.
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&quot;291&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>That army guy does not know the real truth behind Hitlers Flying saucers.<br />
They knew about radium chloride ,all they had to do is paint the capacitors<br />
with radium chloride and that is what powered these flying saucers that<br />
were used in Tesla's patent. This is the atomic formula of how much radium chloride they used in powering the flying saucers back in WW2.Here it is      1 atomic mass unit=1.66 times 10 -24 grams=931 million electron volts.<br />
This is how much radium chloride you would need to power these flying saucer<br />
craft that the Nazi's built back in ww2 and after WW2.The united States<br />
Air Force took every blue print from Germany.We got all the scientists<br />
from Germany to create the anti-gravity engines that were discovered <br />
by Nikola Tesla's patents.He theorized in anti gravity for years.The government kept Tesla's patents in a secret vault for years because the <br />
technology Tesla invented  revolutionized military weaponry before WW1<br />
and WW2 ever broke out.<br />
                     Like I said, I believe in a man made flying saucer instead<br />
of an another species from another world that crashed here on our planet.<br />
I still do not believe in aliens ! I still think it is impossible that we have been <br />
visited by another race.Is that retired army guy a scientists or physicist? <br />
If he is not, he does not  know what he is talking about.The Nazi flying<br />
saucer project was so secretive,if any one said a word about the flying saucer project ,the Nazi secret  police  would kill any one who did not know about the project.Oh wait you said he was a tank commander,he does not know the real truth about flying saucers because he is not a<br />
scientists or a physicist .</p>

<p>24 grams of radium chloride is all you need to power a flying saucer shaped craft while using Nikola Tesla's electric devices.</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;291&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>Here is an interesting fact:somewhere in Italy there is an area that has<br />
or was an area that had radium ,this mineral is a very rare element that<br />
came from outer space that came from meteorites that collided with the<br />
earth.Around the time when Atlantis existed ,they discovered that the <br />
mysterious element as known as radium chloride ,when bombarded with<br />
sun light while using a magnifying glass,you activate the electrons and protons in the radium chloride and you activate the gamma radiation <br />
in the element releasing  dangerous gamma particles that would kill a person.They may have created or sculpted the radium chloride into a <br />
giant crystal and using the dangerous gamma particles to power what ever they<br />
were using.Then the giant radioactive crystal went in to a nuclear melt<br />
down and exploded killing every one .</p>&quot;
&quot;291&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>Here is an interesting fact if you are interested in the radioactive science.</p>
 
<p>Marie Curie (1867-1934) Discovered radium chloride.Radiation from radium<br />
could be deflected by a magnet.This proves that before WW2 ever broke out,Nazi scientists knew about radium chloride as an energy source to <br />
power a flying saucer ,they did not know how to use it as a weapon back in that day because they did not have an electron spectroscope to see the fast<br />
moving neutrons that where used in setting off an atomic reaction.<br />
Using Tesla's inventions,if you painted the capacitor's with only 24 grams<br />
of radium chloride you get about 931 million electron volts,you multiply<br />
931 million electron volts by the number of turns in a wire wrapped around<br />
a magnetic solenoid,example: You have 5000 turns of wire in one  magnetic<br />
solenoid,you multiply the voltage by the number of turns in the  magnetic<br />
solenoid,that is how much voltage you get,meaning that when you apply<br />
electricity to a solenoid magnet,the solenoid increases the voltage a <br />
hundred or a thousand fold.Here is the answer:5000 turns times 931<br />
million volts,you get  4.655 times 10 to the 12 power!<br />
                         Imagine the inventions that the Nazi's knew ,they kept<br />
most of this technology secretive back in that day.Also you got to remember ,back in the 19th century was a time of scientific discovery<br />
and inventing back in that day.</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;46&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="5">Well! I'm totally surprised! My next play is about THE GREYS!!!!!<br />
You always read my mind!!!!!!</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;47&quot;;&quot;<p>I still do not believe in aliens because if an alien visitor was real,it<br />
would want to enslave our planet or wipe us out because of our primitive<br />
violent past.</p>

<p>                  If you want the real truth about flying saucers <br />
you check out Hitlers Flying saucers ,all man made flying saucers.</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;48&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="7" color="#0000FF">Let me tell you, buddy!!!<br />
I'm a REAL ALIEN OK???????<br />
HANDSOME BUT STILL AN ALIEN!!!!<br />
DAMN IT!</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;49&quot;;&quot;<p>Really funny!LOL! Do you like video games?<br />
Do you like classic movies, like The Good and The Bad and The ugly<br />
or A fist full dollars! </p>

<p>You seem mortal to me!There is a True only one God and his name is<br />
YAHWAY or JEHOVA.</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;50&quot;;&quot;<font size="7">FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT</font>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;51&quot;;&quot;<b><font face="Times New Roman" color="#0000FF" size="6">I don't like any TV shit...just "THE VAMPIRE DIARIES", "SUPERNATURAL" and "TRUE BLOOD"!!!!<br />
Do you think I am that shallow!!!<br />
I'm a H-a-n-d-s-o-m-e ALIEN!!!!<br />
Im not ordinary...I'm a GOD!!!<br />
Geez!!!!</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;52&quot;;&quot;<font size="7">OH THIS HOW Y<font color="#4B0082">OY WRITE</font><font size="7THIS HOW I WROTE IN PURPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!OR INDINGOWERE ARE NO MECHS ROBOTIC ARMY WILL ETA ZAGREO KIDDDIIINNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG" color="#4B0082"></font></font>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;53&quot;;&quot;<b><font face="Times New Roman" size="7" color="#0000FF">YES!!!! YES!<br />
BECAUSE I'M A BIG GOD!!!!<br />
DON'T YOU SEE IT???<br />
DAMN!</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;54&quot;;&quot;<p>You got to under stand ZAGREO that video games are a major art<br />
form and a big business up here in America.If you come up with a great<br />
for a video game character ,you can make a lot of money.</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;55&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="6" color="#0000FF">Damn! You don't understand!!! <br />
I'm famous enough!!!!!<br />
I don't care about video games!<br />
I'm more famous than LADY GAGA!!!! Geez!!!<br />
Are you from this planet??? Or from CORKY planet????<br />
ahahahahaahahahahaahahah (evil laughter)</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;56&quot;;&quot;<font face="Times New Roman" size="4" color="#0000FF">I bet you are the God of Many Names...always confusing me...<br />
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHH Caught in a bad romance!!!<br />
Ra ra AAAAA Romance Roma MAAAA<br />
Gaga Oh lala Want your bad romance</font>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;57&quot;;&quot;<font face="Verdana" size="6" color="#0000FF">Get back! Get back! I know who you are! LMAO</font>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;58&quot;;&quot;<p>Yeah of course I am from this planet.People who believe in aliens<br />
are from the planet CORKY and fame is not all that what it is! Remember size matters not ,it is how smart you are. I have studied a lot ancient history on the Art of War from the Sun Tzu.Ever heard of the book?<br />
Also I have a degree in physics and electrical engineering.</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;59&quot;;&quot;<p>Oh sorry ZAGREO. I did not know that you were not interested in<br />
T.V. or video games.</p>

<p>You said you were interested in the supernatural.Have you ever taken<br />
peyotee? It is a plant that makes you hallucinate .I heard there is a <br />
hallucingin called YOPO down there in South America. Is that true?</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;60&quot;;&quot;<b><font face="Tahoma" size="5" color="#0000FF">LMAO!<br />
What you do think I am??? A drug dealer????<br />
Im no into drugs!!!<br />
I'm a God! I dont need any drug!!!!<br />
You are ofending me!<br />
Get down on your knees and make a vow to my presence!<br />
Damn! Crazy peopl of this planet!</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;61&quot;;&quot;<p>Oh you think you are a God?Try to challenge me in a game of Command and<br />
Conquer online on the PS ,because I am one of the best online players of that game! You will be bowing to me !On your knees !<br />
Because if our military ever uses a electromagnetic control oscillators,<br />
you can command an army with out people!It is the wave of the future!</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;62&quot;;&quot;Don't mind me, I'm just kicking back, drinking CoffTea reading this Dialogue and thinking that I must really remind you both that I Am the God here lol. Rufusc was an alien though, I remember that. He came from the Planet Madonnia. He looked alot like Germaine Jackson, funny guy lol. <font color="#808080">He wasn't a Grey though, he was a</font> <font size="7">Sean Paulien!</font> "Ay sessalaydee wanna par wif us wana par wif us gehnextoo us." We get a little krayzee on this site sometimes. I think it's the radiation, the Zagreodiation lol. Dudes, the Grammies for Music awards are on soon. I think Tonight, I'm not sure. Please no more awards for Taylor Swift. <font color="#FFA8CF">Pink however, hell yeah, that's a real performer, </font> <font color="#FFFF00">Not like that Lady DoDo, lol.</font>
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&quot;285&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;Yes, it's true. I think she's going to have to lose a little baggage on the flight to twilight, if you know what I mean. She's not travelling light enough to move like Victoria does. If I remember it right, in Terminator Salvation she seemed a bit doughy, or pastry, er pasty lol. Victoria is the Main antagonist of Twilight Eclipse as well, having returning with a new crop of fledgling vampires to avenge her dead boyfriend James by putting the teeth to poor flakey crust pastry Bella. Just full up on pastry jokes today aren't I. I think I might be hungry. Basically in short my prediction is Jacob and Edward compete for Bella in the middle of a vampires vs werewolves war and alot of emotional angst to keep the movie going longer than the 5 minutes of fighting the book had for them to do.
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&quot;233&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<font size="6">Found it!</font> I knew we had this somewhere. Steel Viper, I'm going to go check this out and see if it works still, it should be the Top Link, first post of this thread. Fan-tastic. Cross your fingers, you could be a chat beta-tester.
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;63&quot;;&quot;Okay, this is funny. Zagreo thought Steel Viper was Metaphorm! Steel Viper recently asked me if Zagreo was Me! And here I thought Metaphorm was me. Oh what a tangled WorldWide Web we weave, LOL! To clarify, Steel Viper is not me. Zagreo is not Metaphorm. And I'm Still not Pierce Brosnan. But if Meta gets to be God, I wanna be Jesus. Viper, you can be Moses, Zagreo can be Noah, we can be out of our minds. It's weird after so long a time of just me here of course it'd be confusing when two entirely new people talk to someone besides me that they wonder if they too are me, there's only 4 of me here and the 2 of you aren't lol, but I'm not ruling it out that you both could be me and me just not know it. I really just wanna see Zagreo load up the animals two by two.
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=barnowlcat"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/barnowlcat.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;291&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;I got it to the ¹³th power myself. Hey. I had a guy recently try to tell me that those party globes with the neon gas strands like in scifi movies, how do I explain this one, those glass spheres with the glowing strands you put your fingers on and the lines of glow go to... how do you put it to words I'm blanking here lol. Neon or Argon gas dealies, this guy told us was an example of a Tesla Coil, is this for real or is this Teslaic Glowjobber a kingsize BSer? Speaking of Tesla, and multimedia science type movies lol, have you ever seen The Prestige? Freakin-A neat movie. Basically Batman & Wolverine competing with the help of Labyrinth's Goblin King. David Bowie as Nikolai Tesla.
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&quot;291&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;I did a lot of research on the element radium chloride.A very dangerous<br />
element .Marie Curie discovered this element by collecting different<br />
meteorites all over the world,she studied about the ancient people of<br />
Atlantis .THIS HOW YOU TYPE BIG COOL<font color="#FF0000" size="7"></font>&quot;
&quot;233&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;Ok sounds cool I will give it a try.&quot;
&quot;233&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;Whoops, didn't see ya come in lol, did you make it into there then? Is it still there? I just got done typing up a whole different set of instructions for another place lol. I'll just go ahead and post those too. <font color="#FFA500">BarnCat73: Okay, I'm gonna try this again
BarnCat73: One
BarnCat73: More
BarnCat73: Time.
BarnCat73 has changed the topic to:
Getting Here
BarnCat73: Shweet, now here's how it's done.
BarnCat73: wé w gé† ÝØÜ |=|é®é, §ØméÐÅÝ.
BarnCat73 asks the Magic 8 Ball: Is BarnCat for Real??
BarnCat73 shakes the Magic 8 Ball...
BarnCat73 the Magic 8 Ball replies: All signs point to yes!
BarnCat73: Thank you, now read on as I write on.
BarnCat73: First I went to <a href="http://bufftony.com">http://bufftony.com</a>/ and went to Tony's IRCs at <a href="http://bufftony.com/chat/">http://bufftony.com/chat/</a> and I clicked the Top one, NOT the AOL version, got no use for what I can't use and so I wound up here <a href="http://bufftony.com/chat/irc.html">http://bufftony.com/chat/irc.html</a>
BarnCat73: Here's the defining refining moment.
BarnCat73: Now in the Input boxes go to select your Server: irc.asylumnet.org next go to Port: 6667 and then Channel is: TypeCastle and finally your Key should be: 0 All you gotta do from Here is Connect!
BarnCat73 asks the Magic 8 Ball: Can Steel Viper get to this room?
BarnCat73 shakes the Magic 8 Ball...
BarnCat73 the Magic 8 Ball replies: If my predictions are correct, YUP!
BarnCat73: Thanks, let's just hope, eh?
BarnCat73 has left the room.</font> Text me if you get in, I'll see if I can meet you there. I have to keep the phone lines clear for awhile tonight, expecting a call from muh pops.
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&quot;291&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<font size="1">So, </font><font size="2">in a Way, </font><font size="3"> Marie Cury </font><font size="4">Is using </font><font size="5">Outer Space </font><font size="6">Technologies?</font> <font size="7">And This is how you type big.</font>
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&quot;289&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;That's where we picked up ZAGREO_THE_NEOPAGAN
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&quot;291&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>She was using the elements out of meteorites that contained radium.<br />
This element is not an alien element.It has been around for a long time.<br />
There are elements that are  found in meteorites that contain metals not found on earth.They are on the earth but the metals are a rarity .<br />
The Roswell incident,I was watching a program about these metallurgist<br />
that studied about these rare metals found in meteorites ,they had metal<br />
smelters melt down some of these rare metals and had them used to make<br />
saucer shaped craft .That is why the U.S. Army recovered  the man made<br />
flying saucer that crashed in Rosswell in July 1947.<br />
                You got to understand that after the Nazi's lost the war,<br />
we got all their scientist and aircraft and rocket engineers and their<br />
blueprints on the blue prints on flying saucer technology that the Nazi's<br />
came up with during World War 2.</p>&quot;
&quot;233&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;Is this the chat room?&quot;
&quot;233&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;Whatcha mean? This right Here is the Forum, what I've posted about Recently are the Links to the Room of Chatting. You'll see once you get in there, it's like talking on the phone and typing on the forum all in one, instantaneous communication via computerized letterings. Are you in thre now? And which chatroom did you go into? If you keep it open, as in stick around in there for a bit I can try locating you and be in there in a bit.
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&quot;291&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;THat's what I kinda Meant ta say is that these rare metals found predominantly from extraterrestrial sources I.E. meteorites {Meatier Rights lol} from outer space. =:)
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&quot;215&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;Here's another line of thought for ya SV, this one from way back when we were running The Metaphorum site on TalkCity. Ah those were the something old days lol.
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;65&quot;;&quot;<b><font face="Times New Roman" size="7" color="#0000FF">OMG!!! LADY GAGA!!! THE GRAMMYS!!!<br />
I FORGOT THAT!!!!<br />
HELLO TO THE GOD OF MANY NAMES!!!!! lol<br />
DAMN!!!! lol</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;71&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;<font color="#00FFFF">I'd like to Dedicate </font><font color="#0000FF">this particular Yearly Bump </font><font color="#00FFFF">to a Very special Aquarius </font><font color="#0000FF">whose passage will be felt </font><font color="#00FFFF">like the mournful rains </font><font color="#0000FF">at the end of a very memorable </font><font color="#00FFFF">thunderstorm </font><font color="#0000FF">but she's really been </font><font color="#00FFFF">a Quiet rain</font><font color="#0000FF"> this special lady we'll just refer to here as</font><font color="#00FFFF"> Black Barb</font><font color="#0000FF"> but in more fmailiar terms as </font><font color="#00FFFF">the Best Mother-In-Law </font><font color="#0000FF">a Geek like Me could</font><font color="#00FFFF">Ever have.</font><font color="#0000FF"> I will miss her casual selfconscious laughter </font><font color="#00FFFF">and quiet unerstanding </font><font color="#0000FF">and ability t take life as it comes </font><font color="#00FFFF">with a smile and a sigh </font><font color="#0000FF">knowing the world as the nutty place it is </font>but facing it as herself, for herself just the same. You will be missed Barbara aka Mom.
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&quot;317&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>What is up you Fall Out 3 players? Having trouble trying to survive <br />
the hellish waste land?</p>

<p>Got some tips if you are interested!</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;40&quot;;&quot;<p>Trying to get Jason in to battle tech again ,he is not that interested <br />
in the game any more,he likes War Hammer a lot better because it is<br />
more popular than battle tech, I told him I would have to contact Catalyst<br />
game labs and have another massive war again.</p>

<p>           More people  like  the Clans better because their technology <br />
is better,that is why the Draconis Combine had Clan Nova Cats help<br />
the House of Kurita make Clan Battle Mech's.</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;66&quot;;&quot;<p>What up Zagreo.</p>

<p>If you like acting you should check Quentin Tarantino movies.<br />
He is one of the best movie writers and directors in the world.<br />
Have you ever watched his movies?You should not criticize something <br />
you do not understand.<br />
             I have wrote a couple of play's that are very good,I do have<br />
a movie script writers degree ,I like to watch actors and actresses <br />
act out rolls,the creator of a play is like a God watching your creation <br />
come alive on stage.<br />
              Remember this:The world is a stage and we are the actors<br />
being watched by a divine being as a Jewish God named Jehova.<br />
The master of the universe!</p>&quot;
&quot;291&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>No they are not alien metals,they are rare metals that are native in our solar system ,you can find these rare metals in meteor's that collided<br />
with the earth that wiped out the dinosaurs.That means the meteorites<br />
are not from some far off world,they are from the asteroid belt on our solar<br />
system.</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;41&quot;;&quot;<p>More weapon's in the Solaris Seven that fell in the wrong hands.</p>

<p>Tandem Gauss rifle that was stolen by thieves of the Pirate Red Skull <br />
sector .This weapon is like the tandem war head missile .<br />
A tandem Gauss rifle warhead can damage the out side of the<br />
armor of a battle mech 10 damage and 5 damage internal.</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;67&quot;;&quot;<font face="Times New Roman" size="4" color="#0000FF">ahahhahahaahahahaah<br />
ahahaahahhahahahaahah<br />
ahahaahahahahahhahahahahah<br />
Your message was perfect until you came with your JEHOVA thing!!!!<br />
I'm laughing like a cow!!!! aahahahahahaah<br />
You are nuts! I don't like to criticize any play or movie but I'm sure what I like and dislike!<br />
Tarantino is a genius!!!!<br />
Don't come again with your Jehova thing ajajajajaajajajajajaajajajaja<br />
I'm the only God in the Universe...<br />
LMAO<br />
And I know you are my beloved bro of many names jijijiji</font>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;68&quot;;&quot;<p>Do you research middle eastern cultures? No I am not trying to force my<br />
beliefs on you! I am Jewish ,  50 percent Jewish and I do study different<br />
religion beliefs and the supernatural .This is how it started .</p>

<p>There was a war in heaven between Jehova and Lucifer.Lucifer desired<br />
the leadership of Jehova .Lucifer asked God to give Lucifer the leader ship <br />
to rule heaven,Jehova said no,Lucifer was angry because he wanted the power to rule heaven,the the 3rd of the Angels that sided  Satan were<br />
thrown out of heaven and became the Nephilim which means the fallen angels or the fallen ones.Since the creation of humans,Lucifer has been<br />
against God and the humans.I go to a Jewish priest for this info.<br />
                    Every nation of the earth is related to the 12 tribes of Isreal.<br />
Jehova and his Angels give people supernatural ability's .Jesus had super<br />
natural powers called sephiroths,a sephiroth is a divine power that comes<br />
from God.I do not get this info from Gentials.Which is whte people.<br />
               I do not like the Roman Catholics,those bastards have tried to suppress our ancient beliefs for a long time. The Spanish had no right in forcing their beliefs on the ancient people of Central America and South<br />
America. <br />
               I hate burst your bubble ZAGREO,if you are a God you would<br />
have divine power over the elements , Hashem means The Lord in hebrew.and Jehova is a hebrew name to.<br />
                           I do believe the Battle of armageddon will be in the <br />
middle eastern country In Isreal.You should study the Old Testament.<br />
One chapter you should really read,It is the book of Job.This chapter<br />
in the Old Testament is about Satan testing Job's faith in God trying to<br />
break his faith in God .So yeah there are is a bigger divine force behind every thing in the universe and it is Hashem is the king of the universe ,<br />
and you are not God !Sorry dude you just do not have the power to<br />
become a god.</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;69&quot;;&quot;<p>Hello Mr.ZAGREO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>

<p>Do you like heavy metal rock?<br />
Metallica,Ozzy Osborne <br />
AC/DC,Rob Zombie.</p>

<p>Have you ever heard of the Heavy Metal Band <br />
on adult swim cartoon net work? Do you get the cartoon <br />
net work down there? Adult Swim is a series of adult shows on<br />
late night on the cartoon network.Family Guy,and Robot Chicken.</p>

<p>Have you ever seen the Heavy Metal animated band called<br />
Metalocalypse? It is a band called Death Klok.<br />
This animated show funny.</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;70&quot;;&quot;Lmao Zaaagreo, that ain't me. I have Enough names. Besides I'm of the Clan Nova Cat, Kurita is of the Clan Steel Viper, two entirely different factions, action jackson. Besides, you know me as an irascible irreverend paganostic. Anyways, believe it or not, I'm not Zagreo, I'm not Steel Viper lol, I'm Pauly Frikin Shore, Budday, Aaawwooooh! Wea.....sel. Sto.....ney.
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&quot;291&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;Solar system = Space = Not on the Earth = extraterrestrial lol. It's pretty cut and dried on my end. Ambiguous meanings, but clearly delineated provinces and principles of thought. If they weren't naturally occurring metals of earthly origin that's what I'm getting at.
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&quot;165&quot;;&quot;42&quot;;&quot;I have Got to get me one of those lol like the Joker said of Batman "Where does he Get all those lovely toys?" I can hardly keep up with your battletechishness. By the time I design up 25 mechs you got new technologies that make my plans look like heiroglyphics in a museum lol.
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&quot;317&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Yep, like Don't get Killed by a Giant Rat, or something.
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&quot;318&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;I have the 3rd one, the Vice City and Vice City Stories one, San Andreas too. If I had a singles ad for how I am in those worlds it'd read like this: I am a codehound who rejoices in all the legalized expressions of explosive chaos and pure murderous mayhem there is to be found everywhere. I sometimes even succeed at a mission or two each week. I like flying car codes and weaopns cheats, invincibility and super jumps super punches and the Destroy All Cars code. I enjoy long bus drives on the beach running over suntanners. Please send picture of hot coffee code debug poligonal. Will exchange easter eggs for compatible two player mischiefs. Big Bada Booom. The world is my oyster and I don't even like seafood, just blowing it up.
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;71&quot;;&quot;<p>Zagreo does not seem like a bad me to ,he lives down in the most<br />
humid country in the world,you lay around in a sweaty humid climate,<br />
you have giant spiders down there,giant anacondas,ants that will eat <br />
you alive and the native people down there that live in the jungles will<br />
kill you or capture you.</p>&quot;
&quot;91&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;Terrific News. Wiccans get worship area at Air Force Academy - MSNBC <a href="http://news.mobile.msn.com/en-us/articles.aspx?afid=1&amp;aid=35188048">http://news.mobile.msn.com/en-us/articles.aspx?afid=1&amp;aid=35188048</a> At first I imagined an air force that saved money on jets by using broomsticks, but reading the article it got a tad deeper than that. The Army fighting what they're fighting for is for Freedom and it really Is no good to grant some freedoms and not others, espec9ially for those supposedly out there sacrificing safety to figh for those. By the way, Tomorrow is Happy Imbolc! I'll be celebrating with multigrain bread sandwiches lol.
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&quot;179&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;I should be more careful what I ask for lol. Still, there's alot of Hindu knowledge between them, maybe if they don't kill eachother their two heads together could provide for a very in depth dialogue. Let's just sit back and watch the show.
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&quot;291&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>People got to be careful about believing in aliens wind up in the <br />
mental hospital.What I meant to say is if any of those that had a <br />
close encounter with an alien race should keep that to him self <br />
because people look at that guy like he is crazy.Some time people get<br />
intoxicated off drugs or they are drunk off their ass and they are in the hot<br />
desert and they see a strange flying craft crash in the Roswell desert<br />
and the drunk idiot thinks the crashed craft is from another world and it is not.Then he sees the dead alien bodies and believes he is seeing aliens,<br />
what he is really seeing is the bodies of U.S. air force pilots that were<br />
testing a Nazi made experimental flying saucer powered by a radium <br />
chloride atomic battery.That is the real deal on the Roswell incident.</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;43&quot;;&quot;<a href="http://"><img src="http://metal gear" /><img src="http://" /></a>Any one can make up a weapon in Battle tech.I read this weapon in my<br />
Unbound Solaris Seven adventure book.The pirate or one of the pirate<br />
worlds stole the tandem gauss rifle.<br />
<br />
Micro Soft should get off their lazy asses and make another mechwarrior game.The franchise of BattleTech sits kind of dead in the water going nowhere.<div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;179&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;I have to put information on the Hindu web site.&quot;
&quot;91&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>Are  you interested in the Cabbale theology ?<br />
I have to put more on this section,check back in a day or two.</p>&quot;
&quot;317&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>They have giant ants,mole rats,giant radioactive giant scorpians. <br />
Right iin the game play the giant ants and the giant Radscorpians <br />
are the worst.Oh and the Death Claw.These beast will kill you in one hit.<br />
You got to shoot them in the legs because it slows them down.</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;44&quot;;&quot;<p>They are making another Mech Warrior game for the P.C.<br />
I do not know much about it yet.I would like to a creator for Battle Tech.<br />
The video game is what I meant.I would get the story line right .These<br />
people who buy a RPG game screw up the game and the story line.<br />
Yeah they can create their own story line.They should recreate the battle of<br />
wollcott or they should have a battle tech video  game were every time<br />
you do something different in the battle Tech universe,you should be allowed to change the history or the time line in the battle tech universe and see how the changing of the time line gets you in the Battle Tech universe.</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;291&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>Yeah that is what people believe in that a meteorite is from another world<br />
or some dumb ass saying.What I meant to say is these people are thinking<br />
an apple is the same as a carrot.No they are wrong.Because meteorites<br />
are the same as the earth,every element is made out of the same metals<br />
that you would find in meteorites.<br />
             As a physicist we do not believe in aliens or some far off theory<br />
that does not have truth in the matter.We study hard and search for<br />
the truth on our own by drawing our own conclusion off our own research<br />
in scientific discovery on what we are creating.Only a hand full of rare<br />
genius comes once in a decade or century once in a great while.<br />
Like Nikola Tesla,Albert Einstine ,Marie Curie,Rontgen William who<br />
invented the very first X-ray that used radioactive elements.Also his<br />
invention was to be used in the very first atomic battery.<br />
                       SO no I do not believe in Aliens because <br />
of that stupid U.F.O. convention really killed my belief in other Worldly Beings that you call Aliens.</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;45&quot;;&quot;<p>Anavel Gato is a character from the Gundam universe.He fights<br />
for the Gundam army of Zeon.A major bad guy in the Gundam <br />
universe.I use his name for my Battle Tech character.Personalities<br />
are related.Both hate the Federated Suns and both work for an<br />
empire that wants their own unit.<br />
                  Here is a new enemy for the Battle tech universe.<br />
The Principality  of Zeon,make it a clan that wants to unify the Clans<br />
against the entire Inner Sphere.It is just an idea for battle tech.<br />
There is to much in the Battle Tech universe to add more Clans<br />
to the Battle Tech universe.<br />
                We did manage to capture the elusive Professor Burke Kale <br />
was easy task.He looks Looks like a strung out meth junkie,because<br />
the drug he had the other professor's created for him to operate <br />
Direct Neural Interface were the mech pilot becomes one with his<br />
Battle Mech.Professor Kale took this technology from the Clans <br />
captured battlemechs,that is how he became crazy before the discovery<br />
of the D.N.I. tech.This the guy who created the tandem gauss war head.<br />
This guy is the real mech junkie.<br />
                    Now my character has Professor Burke Kale<br />
on our side finally.Because the drug that prevents the D.N.I from<br />
damaging the mech warriors brain is now perfected from a Clan neural<br />
engine that makes the drug better,free from addiction.Professor Kale<br />
created the torso mounted pilot set in the center torso .He just added a<br />
heat shield below the pilot seat and the inner sides of the pilot seat so<br />
the mech warrior does not take heat damage from the battle mechs engine.</p>

<p>            That is why Anavel Gato created an alliance with the Clans<br />
of the Clan Smoke Jaguars and the Clan Nova Cats.That is why he<br />
helped out Sylvester Felix defeat Dorian Wirth in a Trail of Position.<br />
Anavel Gato favors the clans more than any thing as a great clan<br />
of mech warriors.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
This all for now.Keeping this topic Battle Tech related and keeping it Battle tech real.</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;46&quot;;&quot;<p>What I meant to say is the Clan neural engineer perfected the  drug <br />
that does not give the mech warrior an addiction because the drug flushes out the other drug.</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;47&quot;;&quot;Max "Bat" Masterson, straight down genetically down the line from and Eric "Thunderstrike" Masterson and the gunslinger Bat Masterson from the Old West can also lay claim to the genetic heritage of the Stark and Rhodes lines of familial bloodlines. An Inner sphere pilot of The War Machine, who left with Kerensky in the grand exodus from the corrupt and crumbling Star League. His was the thought amd dream that formed Clan Hex Bat, he who with best friend and greatest rival Tinel Shryke IlKhan of clan Snarling Dolphin formed the Renegade Soundwave alliance of Planet Hometown in Smokey's Galaxy in the Astoria Sector. Their echoes are still felt to this day though in what form that'll take, since the mercenary group IOD - Instruments Of Destruction - claimed direct lineage - is anyone's guess!
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&quot;291&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;I thought You were the one that said that these metallic alloys did not ordinarily occur on Earth, that's what made them seem so Extraordinry to Me.
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&quot;317&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;What's a Death Claw the <font size="4">Giant Version Of?</font> Sorry to hear about your PlayStation3, faithful service of 5 years comes to a close. Doesn't say much for higher technology when my haaaa 8 - year - old PS2 is still whirring klicking and darn straight kicking. But, thing is you now have a Laptop, worlds are still open to your fingertips, I just hope some vengeful Oblivionoid didn't hack your PS3 and cause it to crash just because they lacked your mad skills.
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&quot;317&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;I still have my ps2 slim still so I am not that irritated.&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;72&quot;;&quot;Eh-uhm, I'd be more worried about doofy slobbering Hugo Chavez critters, they're worse than the Chupacabra and the Mapinguari combined. As for Humid, better Him than Me, I don't do hot temperatures, not at all.
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&quot;317&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>My friend or should I say that other person I hang out with went <br />
through 5 x-box 360's.My PS3 lasted 5 years.I might have send it in.</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;73&quot;;&quot;What are Hugo Chavez?Or is he a person.&quot;
&quot;317&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;At least that, YES, PS2! :D Maybe we can find some PS2 online server still up and going despite unpopularity and obsolescence. A cult following cuold be an inspiring thing that keeps an older tech base rolling, crossing my fingers here. Fallout on PS2?
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;74&quot;;&quot;I'd say he's BaReLy a person, he's the despotic insane tyrant leader of Venezuela. His people hate him and from the looks of most Venezuelans I've seen he's the only Ugly guy living there lol. He looks like a roadkill bullfrog lol.
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&quot;91&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;Great, I took a look and we don't Have a section on the Jewish Religion yet. It'd be good to have one started up by an actual insider to that belief system.
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;75&quot;;&quot;<p>Oh yeah I remember know.Hugo Chavez hates video games because <br />
he thinks video games are made the Devil.He invited the Russians into<br />
South America,also he is making a deal with China to do off shore drilling.</p>&quot;
&quot;317&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;No they do not have Fall out games on the PS2.It was a game based on the Pc computer.&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;48&quot;;&quot;Well, there was the brief period according to a merc gruop call The Hands Of Fate the 2 puppet inner sphere factions were set up. House Maximallian and The Predaconus Combine. Their main goal was to secure the Caches of Star League Tech to gain the niche on Beastech Battletechnology, they enjoyed one skirmish with two other smaller periphery bandit kingdoms, the ReisBeck and Call and also Chauncy's Highly Irregulars in a battle known to many as Targetry Of Evergreen Point. Unbeknownst to them, The Wolf's Dragoons had done the very same infiltrations some time ago before.
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&quot;317&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;I meant to say like online gaming servers for Any other PS2 games, or have they all been taken down do ya think.
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&quot;317&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;I will have to do some research what are the latest online servers for the Ps2 .I will let you know soon as I am done with the research.&quot;
&quot;291&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;<p>No the rare metals are deep in the earth and the only way meteorites <br />
bring the same rare metals to the earth.Adamite combined with nickel,iron,<br />
and a lot of the metals you find on the table of the elements. <br />
These rare metals have been on the earth since the dawn of time.<br />
There is a sword forged from a meteorite,it is the worlds sharpest sword.<br />
Have you seen the movie Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon? That is the <br />
worlds sharpest sword from the movie.</p>&quot;
&quot;291&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>I hate to burst your alien metal theory.Meteorites are native in our solar<br />
system.Any type of metals you find in meteorites  you find deep in the earth.<br />
The reason rare metals are formed in meteorites is when a large meteorite<br />
burns up in our sky the heat and pressure forms or trans-mutate the meteorites molecular atomic form upon entry towards the earth. <br />
From intense heat and pressure ,the meteorites atomic form transmutate<br />
some rare metals.<br />
How I learn this,I watching the NASA channel.</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;DEAth KlOK still lives!&quot;
&quot;291&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;Granted that it was after (1950's), I might take this opportunity to mention the avrocar.  <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avrocar">Wikipedia article here</a>
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&quot;276&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;Someone was being inappropriate without me?
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&quot;319&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;<p>If any one on this web page has heard the second Death Album of<br />
Deathklok rocks.</p>

<p>LASER CANNON DETH SENTENCE\\</p>

<p>FIRE<br />
fly hard into the night<br />
strapped to a rocket ignited</p>

<p>last meal sits in your body<br />
gasoline turpentine gunpowder  glycerine </p>

<p>last rites given to you<br />
genuflecting with a torch</p>

<p>punishment outweighs the crime<br />
explode into the desert sky<br />
as they die into bloody parts</p>

<p>say your good byes that was your life<br />
you will pay all your're penance  <br />
laser cannon death sentence </p>

<p>DIE</p>

<p>i'm a rocket a <br />
roman candle<br />
a fucking missile<br />
on my way to hell</p>

<p>i'm a martyr <br />
a saint of sinners<br />
and you will fear me in my death</p>

<p>there's no one that can make me<br />
repent the things i have done<br />
now you are lit on fire<br />
while I'll watch you die<br />
you murders deserve your<br />
death as you fly towards<br />
the sky i laugh as you explode<br />
in the sky as you die in a fiery<br />
death you take your last breath</p>

<p>evil is my prime objective<br />
i explode and bestow your death</p>

<p>i'm a rocket <br />
a fucking weapon<br />
of mass destruction<br />
destroy the planet<br />
my lawyer fucked me<br />
i won't get pardoned<br />
the devil waits with fear in his eyes</p>

<p>seethe blood blazing sky <br />
strapped to the mode of destruction <br />
i watch you murders die in a explosion<br />
as you ride through the air God looks<br />
down on you and laughs at your laser<br />
cannon deth sentence</p>

<p>cell-mates explode in front<br />
barbequed bone fragments bloodied face<br />
blistered skin</p>

<p>last moments near you now<br />
as i watch you murders die<br />
as you fly through the sky<br />
you explode in a fiery death<br />
as the count down proceeds<br />
punishment is your reward<br />
laugh as they collect your life</p>

<p><br />
say your good byes<br />
you wicked sinners<br />
you should have thought <br />
about killing the innocent<br />
now you will pay with your life<br />
as you die from my laser cannon<br />
deth sentence <br />
you'l pay all you'r your penance<br />
laser cannon death sentence</p>

<p><br />
ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Any band who can write and sing a thrashmetal song about the enjoymet of drinking coffee is alrighty by me lol.
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=administerator+metaphorm"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/administerator+metaphorm.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;76&quot;;&quot;:| <font color="#808080">I however am NOT STILL ALIVE. I may be made up of living organs, those organs are made up of living cells, BUT those CELLS are made up of UNLiving Molecules!</font> :-& <font color="#008000">Molecules don't live, I am made up of dead matter. Hence I am dead.</font> :/ Where'd Zagreo go? Did we wind up promoting religious intolerance and cramming religion down someone's throat up in here, up in here? We come from alot of different various backgrounds, without acceptance of that we're always one step away from perpetual coflict.  <font color="#80FF80">Envision Whirled Peas.</font>
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=administerator+metaphorm"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/administerator+metaphorm.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;91&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;I can safely say that I'm as interested in the Qabala as I am in about Any religion lol. Go for it.
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=administerator+metaphorm"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/administerator+metaphorm.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;179&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;There are bound to be plenty of them.
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=administerator+metaphorm"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/administerator+metaphorm.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;233&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;Me too lol, how about this weekend? I'll whip up a quick room and we'll make another try at finding what Link a Computer user would click to link in,.
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=administerator+metaphorm"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/administerator+metaphorm.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;291&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;<p>I have done extensive study on the alien theory.<br />
I am a skeptic of aliens.I do not doubt any thing.<br />
I am a scientists and a physicists .I studied hydro-magnetic-dynamics.<br />
I know about the inventor Nikola Tesla and his patents proved that artificial<br />
gravity is possible.His patents proved that the graviton particle is possible.<br />
His patents were very classified technology.This was before WW2.<br />
The government knew his patents could be used as weapons of mass<br />
destruction.Marie Curie discovered radium chloride before world war 2.<br />
There were a lot of engineers in Nazi Germany that were building flying saucer air craft thought to be alien in origin. They were not.<br />
After World war 2 the United States air force got all the Nazi scientists<br />
and they built experimental flying saucer craft after WW2.That is what really crashed in Roswell New Mexico.Look up Hitlers Flying Saucers ,it will<br />
debunk the alien theory.<br />
                        Our government  kept and still keeps this antigravity<br />
Tesla engine still classified to this day.Some how an engineer putt<br />
all the technology together and figured out the secret anti-gravity wave<br />
that pushes against the Earths gravity well or magnetic lay-lines  .<br />
A lot of these flying saucers were powered by an atomic battery<br />
that has only 24 grams of radium chloride that outs out 931 million<br />
electron volts.That is enough power to create an artificial gravitation<br />
field by using a ring magnet that is coiled with wire.When you apply<br />
a electric current to a magnet ,the magnet increases the voltage.<br />
Also they knew about circular particle accelerators before WW2.<br />
That is what was used to create artificial gravity.Also Tesla discovered<br />
electrostatic propulsion which was called electric wind.The engineer<br />
Towsend Brown did crate the very first atomic powered flying saucer<br />
before WW2.He knew a lot of scientists that were inventing a lot<br />
of technology before WW2.All you need is 24 grams of radium chloride<br />
and a circular particle accelerator and the Tesla anti-gravity patent<br />
and a lot of time and the right engineers,you will have your very own<br />
ant-gravity flying saucer.The problem,money a-lot of money.</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;77&quot;;&quot;<p>I am sorry,I was just trying to explain what really happened in the bible.<br />
I was not trying to cram religious beliefs on people.I was trying<br />
to explain and de-classify what really went on in the bible.Sorry<br />
about that.</p>&quot;
&quot;291&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<p>Yes the avro-car would have worked if it was powered by a nuclear<br />
battery would be very dangerous !</p>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>Here is another Metalacolypse song from Deth Klok</p>

<p>Heavy Metal Gods of Deth and Fire.</p>

<p>As we ride through<br />
the sky raining down fiery<br />
death and watching your<br />
race die in a fiery death.</p>

<p>You have offended us<br />
for the very last time<br />
as we judge you in<br />
our death as we ride<br />
through the sky<br />
like Heavy Metal<br />
Gods of Deth and Fire.</p>

<p>You cannot not deni<br />
as you look up at the sky and the<br />
last thing you saw<br />
was a fiery cloud of<br />
death as we bring<br />
down the lightning<br />
death of fire.</p>

<p>You shall never doubt<br />
us again as we bring <br />
death as we ride through<br />
the sky like Heavy Metal Gods<br />
of death and fire.</p>

<p>You will now believe<br />
our vengeance as  we<br />
look down upon the battle<br />
field of death as we rain<br />
down fiery death<br />
you have offended  <br />
us for the very last time<br />
as we strike down your<br />
race in a vengeance <br />
in a fiery death </p>

<p>As we ride through the sky<br />
like heavy metal metal gods<br />
of death and fire<br />
you better believe<br />
our vengeance is true<br />
when we are done killing you<br />
off because  you have offended<br />
the Heavy metal gods of fire and deth</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;78&quot;;&quot;<p>WHAT UP ZAGREO!</p>

<p>HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF THE HEAVY METAL BAND METALOCALYPSE?<br />
THE HEAVY METAL BAND IS CALLED DEATH KLOK! IT IS A HEAVY METAL<br />
BAND THAT IS AN ANIMATED MATURE SHOW ON THE ADULT SWIM CARTOON<br />
NETWORK ON LATE NIGHTS.<br />
                  I AM SORRY IF I OFFENDED YOU ABOUT MY RELIGIOUS <br />
BELIEFS TOWARDS YOU.I AM A JEW.I LIKE HEAVY METAL MUSIC SUCH<br />
AS MEATALLICA,AC/DC,OZZY OSBORN AND MANY MORE.</p>

<p>CHECK OUT THE DETH KLOK IS ALIVE !I PUT SOME OF THEIR LYRICS IN<br />
THAT SECTION.</p>

<p>LATER MR.ZAGREO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;79&quot;;&quot;Check out the message!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!&quot;
&quot;91&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<p>Qaballa was known as mystic side to the supernatural and the ancient<br />
power of the hebrew words that were spoke by Jehova.As far<br />
back around the time in the old testament.Moses had the scrolls<br />
to ancient teachings of the good angels and the bad  angels.<br />
Before Moses was around the other person named Enoch <br />
had knowledge of the Angels and of Jehova and the difference <br />
between the bad Angels and the Good Angels.A lot of people confuse<br />
aliens with angels,Enoch classified each Angel and their power and<br />
pricncipality .<br />
                     Moses or Noah had these ancient writings found<br />
on papyrus paper in stone pots for storage.1000 years later or when<br />
archaeologist found them in the dead sea in Isreal .Some of these scrolls<br />
classified what and who Angels were all about and what ones were good<br />
and bad. Kind of like the Decipticons and the Autobots.</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;80&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="5" color="#0000FF">I'm still laughing like a dead sexy cow in the cemetery!!!!<br />
KURITA:<br />
I don't believe in Jehovah...I'M TOTALLY PAGAN, PAGAN, PAGAN!!!<br />
I'm not into Metal Music... I like LADY GAGA ahahahahaahahahahaah She's hot!<br />
Meta, etc., my beloved bro of Many Names...YOU CANNOT FOOL ME!!!! ahahahahahahahaah<br />
Kurita is a nice alter ego! But a little bit crazy!!!! ajajajajajaajajajaja<br />
HUGO CHÁVEZ has a small penis! That's why he's weird! All Venezuelans HATE HIM!!!!!</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;81&quot;;&quot;<p>Oh all right I am sorry that I offended you.I like different types of<br />
music besides heavy metal.I like Lady Gaga.So you really hate Hugo Chavez<br />
I was wondering if you really wanted to know why you hate the Catholic people.We have our own beliefs,we believe in the angels and their powers<br />
and principality.<br />
                   I did some research on the history when the Spanish <br />
came to South America and killed off half of the  native people of<br />
South America.Us Jewish people Roman Catholics because are race<br />
was considered as low race of people.<br />
                   Metalacolypse is a heavy metal band that is named Deth Klok.<br />
The band is reincarnated from 5 Assyrian musicians  from a 1000 years<br />
ago and now they are reincarnated into the present day age and are cursed by the Gods.Their heavy Metal Music is influential on people and<br />
the United States military is trying to get rid of them.This Metalacolypse<br />
is an animated show on the Adult Swim on the Cartoon Network on late<br />
nights. You should check it out,it is very funny.If you were wondering<br />
why I typed Deth Klok still lives ,that  is the reason why.</p>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>Here is more lyrics Metalocalypse of Deth Klok.</p>

<p><br />
Black Fire Upon Us</p>

<p>tonight we ride on clouds of fire<br />
we're dammed by god our deths conspired<br />
we fear no mortals in these worlds<br />
the gift we give you is your soul</p>

<p>fly with us  tonight</p>

<p>the sky <br />
will break<br />
black fire<br />
will wake</p>

<p>fly on through the night<br />
we built an alliance<br />
our numbers are strong</p>

<p>we gather <br />
but we don't pray to gods<br />
what fools what lunatics<br />
they think of of us</p>

<p>on this night we will journey<br />
far beyond this world<br />
and you must know<br />
that we never<br />
come back home again</p>

<p>but now we must fly<br />
beasts in the night <br />
tragic in the sky<br />
battlefield in sight</p>

<p>storm gathers strong<br />
cold blackened flame<br />
tell us our future<br />
stories of the slain</p>

<p>fire grows strong<br />
freezing our skin<br />
vision is clouded<br />
the rain will begin</p>

<p>dangerous creatures<br />
those that oppose us<br />
raped with all their power<br />
bartered with warlocks<br />
created their demons<br />
for ancient spells<br />
the blackened fire<br />
waits to consume us</p>

<p>so now say goodbye<br />
because we die <br />
so we say goodbye<br />
so we'll say goodbye<br />
we die</p>

<p>tonight we ride on clouds of fire<br />
we're dammed by gods our deaths<br />
conspired <br />
we fear no mortals in these worlds<br />
the gift we give is your soul!</p>

<p><br />
THE HEAVY METAL GODS ARE BACK BITCHES!<br />
DOWN ON YOUR KNEES AND WORSHIP THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(KIDDING).</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;82&quot;;&quot;<p>I DID NOT GET YOUR MESSAGE ZAGREO.PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YOU<br />
THINK OF THE LYRICS OF DETH KLOK.LOOK ON THE DETH KLOK STILL<br />
LIVES.</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;83&quot;;&quot;<p>DO YOU HATE HUGO CHAVEZ PERSONALLY?WOW!KIND OF LIKE ME HATING <br />
OUR LAST PRESIDENT WE HAD! NOT OBAMA!THE OTHER WHITE MEAT.<br />
MR.BUSH IS A NO HERO HE IS A MAJOR DOUCHE BAG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;84&quot;;&quot;<p>Lol KURITA!!!!<br />
I believe in angels too!!!<br />
But I'm too handsome to belong to any religion system!!!! lmao<br />
I love Lady Gaga! She's so creative and crazy as any good artist should be!!!! LMAO<br />
Nice to meet you!<br />
You are worst than Meta and I love it!!! ajajajaajajajaaj<br />
KURITA ajajajajajaajajaj (means little monk in spanish = CURITA in Mexican) ahahahahaahahahahahaah</p>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;85&quot;;&quot;<p>Oh all right I am glad everything is back on track.<br />
Did you read about the curse of Deth Klok?<br />
Did you read the lyrics from their death album?<br />
I like other types of music.I was really into Heavy Metal Music .<br />
You should read the Lyrics of Heavy Metal Gods of Deth and Fire.<br />
You will like it!<br />
Or you should come up with your own heavy metal lyrics and put<br />
it on the Deth Klok lives section.Remember it has to be brutal or<br />
the death of a leader you hate.Try it out.</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;86&quot;;&quot;<p>You should check out Adult swim .com and watch a couple of<br />
episodes of Metalocalypse,you will like it because it is the highest<br />
rated mature animated video on the adult swim web site.You will like it!</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;87&quot;;&quot;<p>I did not get your message.You should write a song lyric on the Deth Klok<br />
still lives and write one on how much you hate him.Do not use his real name.Just make it brutal and funny.Did you read the Death Klok still lives<br />
song lyrics Yet?Tell me what you think of them.</p>

<p>Check out adult swim .com and find the Metalocalypse section.<br />
And put a song titled Death of a Dictator  .Or do you want to put a song on the Deth Klok still lives or should I put a song on the Deth Klok still lives<br />
on the Deth Klok still lives section?You decide.</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;88&quot;;&quot;<p>WHAT UP ZAGREO!</p>

<p>OKAY I WILL WRITE A DEATH OF A DICTATOR SONG ON THE DEATH KLOK<br />
STILL LIVES SECTION ON THE TYPE CASTLE.I WILL PUT HUGO CHAVEZ<br />
NAME IN THE SONG LYRIC.LOOK FOR THE CAPITAL LETTERS HIDDEN IN THE<br />
SONG LYRICS OF HUGO CHAVEZ NAME.TOY WILL LIKE IT.</p>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<font size="5" color="#FF0000"><u>HUGO CHÁVEZ's SONG</u></font><br />
<br />
<b>I'm a president<br />
ugly one<br />
I'm a resident<br />
of evil realm<br />
<br />
I'm not a robot without emotion<br />
I'm not what you see<br />
I'm just a faggot searching someone<br />
to keep my ass alive<br />
<br />
To keep me alive!<br />
To keep me alive!!!<br />
<br />
<u>CHORUS</u><br />
I'm a president<br />
ugly one<br />
I'm a resident<br />
of evil realm<br />
<br />
So if you see me<br />
fucking strangely<br />
Don't be surprise!<br />
I'm looking for someone<br />
to kiss my ass goodbye!<br />
<br />
<u>CHORUS</u><br />
I'm a president<br />
ugly one<br />
I'm a resident<br />
of evil realm</b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;89&quot;;&quot;<font face="Times New Roman" size="7" color="#FF0000">I DID MY SONG THERE!!!!<br />
AND STOP TELLING ME TO WRITE A SONG, DAMN IT!!!!<br />
I PREFER TO LISTEN LADY BABA THAN WRITING ROCK SONGS!!!<br />
LMAO</font>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>Death of a Dictator from  Deth Klok.</p>

<p>we are tired of you<br />
putting us through<br />
Hell as we rise up<br />
Unified shooting<br />
you with our Guns<br />
now you are dead<br />
and Overran  <br />
now your rulership has ended<br />
 as we put you is put to death</p>

<p>your ruler ship has ended <br />
we will Capture you and <br />
Hack off your head <br />
Another death brought<br />
by Vengeance<br />
everyone desires<br />
your life as they <br />
Zip up your lying<br />
mouth you lye <br />
dying on the ground</p>

<p>another dictator<br />
put to death<br />
Having his severed head<br />
Up his dead bodies ass<br />
his dictatorship<br />
has ended as his<br />
body rots beneath<br />
the Ground he has<br />
been Ousted for good</p>

<p>Cut the Head now he is dead<br />
stick a knife up his Ass<br />
with Vengefulness  <br />
Ending his pathetic life<br />
while Zapping him to death<br />
he will take his last breath</p>

<p>Having everyone that you <br />
betrayed Understand<br />
your life will be ended <br />
by the Gun your<br />
life will be Obliterated<br />
your dictatorship will <br />
be put do death</p>

<p>the people desires<br />
as they light your<br />
pathetic Corpses<br />
on fire sending<br />
your soul to Hell<br />
As they watch your body <br />
burn Victory at last<br />
Everyone is happy as<br />
they watch your body<br />
be Zapped to death</p>

<p>another dictator put to death.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>THE GODS OF DEATH HEAVY METAL <br />
ARE STILL ALIVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
WORSHIP THEM BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;90&quot;;&quot;<p>WHAT UP ZAGREO!</p>

<p>CHECK OUT DETH KLOK STILL LIVES<br />
AND READ THE DAMM SONG LYRICS PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
YOU WILL FIND IT FUNNY.<br />
I DID HIDE HUGO CHAVES NAME IN THE SONG LYRICS<br />
IN CAPITAL LETTERING.LOOK FOR THE CAPITAL LETTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>

<p>FOR YOUR INFORMATION I AM NOT A LAME PERSON THAT CAN<br />
WRITE DETH METAL MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;91&quot;;&quot;<font size="6" color="#FF0000"><b>YOU ARE NUTS! lol</b></font>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>WHOA!!!!!!THAT IS FUNNY!!!!!!!!!I LIKE IT!!!!!!!!!!IT WOULD HAVE TO BE IN<br />
A DETH KLOK SONG!WELL DONE ZAGREO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
WHAT DID YOU THINK OF MINE?MY SONG IS MORE BRUTAL.</p>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<font size="6" color="#FF0000"><b>GOOD SONG!!!! BRILLIANT!!!!</b></font>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="5" color="#FF0000">Bro, you turn me into an INSANE BITCH!!! lol</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;92&quot;;&quot;<p>WELL THANK YOU ZAGREO!DID YOU READ MY SONG LYRIC ON <br />
THE DETH KLOK STILL LIVES .PLEASE TELL ME IF YOU LIKED<br />
IT! I AM NOT CRAZY.I BECOME CRAZY WHEN PEOPLE FUCK WITH<br />
ME PHYSICALLY.I DO KNOW DRAGON KUNG-FU THOUGH.LOL<br />
I AM BORN IN THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON.</p>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>THANK YOU MR.ZAGREO!!!!YOUR SONG IS WAY FUNNIER THAN<br />
MINE! BRAVO ,ZAGREO BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>WE WILL PUT HUGO CHAVEZ TO DEATH ON THE <br />
LASER DEATH CANNON AS THE HEAVY METAL BAND<br />
METALOCALYPSE DETH KLOK SHOOTS HIM DOWM<br />
WHILE STRAPPED TO A ROCKET WHILE DETH KLOK<br />
SHOOTS HIM DOWN WITH A LASER CANNON!!!!!!!!!!!LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<font size="6" color="#FF0000">LMAO!!!!!<br />
I'M A GREAT SONGWRITER!!!<br />
ASK LADY GAGA!!! ahhaahahaahah</font>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;93&quot;;&quot;<font size="7" color="#FF0000"><b>I'M A DRAGON TOO!!!<br />
I WAS BORN IN 1964!!!<br />
I'M A WOOD DRAGON!!!<br />
ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAR!!!!!</b></font>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;94&quot;;&quot;I WAS BORN IN 1976.I AM A FIRE DRAGON!!!!!!!!!!!!&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>OH OKAY!!!!!!LOL!!!!!! I DO LIKE LADY GAGA AND OTHER TYPES<br />
OF MUSIC.I AM SOME WHAT A MASTER OF EAGLE CLAW AND<br />
DRAGON STYLE KUNG FU,BOTH STYLES ARE SAME.<br />
I KNOW YOU GUYS KNOW BRAZILIAN JUJITSU DOWN THERE.<br />
IT IS A STYLE OF GRAPPLING AND USING YOUR OPPONENTS<br />
WEIGHT AGAINST THEM.AIKIDO AND JUDO WAS ARE THE SAME STYLE<br />
OF MARTIAL ARTS.IT IS THE SAME AS BRAZILIAN JUJITSU.<br />
ALL FORMS OF KUNG FU ORIGINATED FROM INDIA AND THE <br />
STYLE OF FIGHTING STYLES WERE FROM THE DIFFERENT ANIMALS<br />
STUDIED BY INDIA MONKS THAT TRAVELED THE ASIAN COUNTRIES <br />
TEACHING THEIR STYLE OF FIGHTING TO MONKS OF CHINA.<br />
THE HINDU PRIEST WERE THE FIRST DO KNOW ABOUT THE <br />
PRESSURE POINTS ON THE BODY .THEY LEARNED FROM HEALING<br />
SOMEONE OR KILLING SOME ONE HITTING THE RIGHT AREA <br />
ON THE BODY WOULD KILL SOMEONE.THE HINDU PRIEST<br />
CAN CHANNEL ENERGY OR CHI THROUGH THEIR HANDS AND <br />
SEND A DESTRUCTIVE ENERGY KNOWN AS KUMDOK.<br />
THIS STYLE WAS KNOWN AS WIDE SPREAD IN THE SHAOLIN<br />
MONKS AND MONASTERIES ALL OVER CHINA AND MONGOLIA.</p>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>I LEARN HOW TO WRITE CODES FROM A BOOK WRITTEN BY THE<br />
C.I.A. IN THE BOOK DESCRIBES HOW TO CREATE CODED WORDS<br />
INCASE THE ENEMY INTERCEPTS THEM.</p>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="6" color="#FF0000">OK!!! YOU ARE TOTALLY NUTS!!!!<br />
GET A DOCTOR! lol</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;95&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="6" color="#FF0000">ANOTHER CONNECTION!!!<br />
YOU ARE A DRAGON TOO!!!<br />
DAMN IT!!!</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>WHAT I AM NOT NUTS BECAUSE I LIKE DEATH METAL!<br />
I HAVE A DEGREE IN PHYSICS AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING<br />
AND I MAJORED IN WAR GAMES AND THEORY AND ANCIENT<br />
ARTS OF FIGHTING,I AM NOT INSANE,I KNOW HOW TO GET OUT OF<br />
A DANGEROUS SITUATION BECAUSE I KNOW A LOT SPECIAL FORCES<br />
PEOPLE WHO ARE THE BEST AT WHAT THEY DO.KICK ASS AND TAKE<br />
SHIT FROM NO ONE.THE MOTTO OF THE NAVY SEAL IS MESS WITH <br />
THE BEST AND DIE LIKE THE REST.YEAH LIKE I SAID I DO HAVE FIGHTING<br />
SKILLS BECAUSE I USE TO BE A BOUNCER AND BROKE A GUYS ARM IN TWO AND SENT HIS STUPID ASS TO JAIL.I KNOW HOW TO HANDLE INSANE AND CRAZY PEOPLE,THE REASON WHY IS BECAUSE FIGHTING MAKES ME<br />
FEEL ALIVE BECAUSE I AM A SCORPIO,US SCORPIO'S KNOW HOW TO<br />
FIGHT BECAUSE WE LOVE THE THRILL OF COMBAT AND WE HAVE <br />
A SENSE CREATIVE THINKING ON HOW TO DESTROY OUR ENEMIES IF OUR LIVES EVER CAME INTO DANGER. THAT IS WHY I LIKE SONGS ABOUT DEATH<br />
AND DESTRUCTION.IF THAT IS NOT CRAZY FOR YEAH I DO NOT WHAT IS!<br />
LOL! BECAUSE THE WORLD IS CHAOTIC ENOUGH AND WE KNOW HOW TO HANDLE THE CHAOTIC.LET WEAR IT SELF OUT OR USE ENERGY AGAINST<br />
ENERGY.BRING CHAOS TO ORDER AND WATCH THE FIRE WORKS.</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;96&quot;;&quot;<p>YEAH I WAS BORN IN THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON.<br />
OUR KIND ARE A SYMBOL AUTHORITY AND ENERGY<br />
WE ARE PATIENT AND WISE AND WE ALL WAYS<br />
SEE OUR SELF OUT OF A SITUATION.WE ARE CREATIVE ON MANY<br />
LEVELS.</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;97&quot;;&quot;I don't suppose it'd do me any good to tell Either of you that I'm Neither of you, but I'll try One Last Time to. When you two are chatting here I am at College, therefore I cannot be Zagreo because he's in a different timezone and has a Venezuelan internet service provider. I cannot also be Steel Viper because he's at home about when I'm either in One class or Another. Now, what you guys do with that info is up to you, it doesn't matter to me either way. I just don't want either of you operating under mistaken impressions and wind up addressing a relative acquaintance with info or insights you'd normally direct my way only to find out that Whoops omg, that's not Metaphorm, that really Is someone I have't met before. Lol, but I'm glad you two have hit it off as well as you have, this is what keeps a community going despite the administrator, me, being off into the outside world during internet peak times. <font color="#4B0082">Oh, correction, I can access teh Net at college but that's only at Lunchtime or afterschool. Did some updating of FaceBook to do.</font> Spin the wheel, roll the dice, kick back, relax and play nice.
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=barnowlcat"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/barnowlcat.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;291&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;I'm watching Whitley Streiber's COMMUNION Movie now. Mrs.Barn bought it, I showed little interest in it. Still it's a tad bit interesting and I might watch it one more time, as I was kinda distracted this time around netting around here instead of at full attention to the screen. What I Have seen of it is pure all trippy. The bnook though is even weirder, and worse really, Streiber writes damn good scifi horror but his Ufo stuff just makes me a bit queasy and repulsed for some reason. Not the aliens, just Whit's behavior and how he describes what "happens" to him. The next Alien media I indulge in will be {finally} Monsters Vs Aliens.
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=barnowlcat"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/barnowlcat.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;276&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;LoL! Lemme check. I'm on one page of this thread and I'm blanking on the context.., Brb.
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=barnowlcat"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/barnowlcat.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;276&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;Ok, back lol. The deleted post was about armored core videogames in japan and somehow how they related to inflatable companions? I forget. I think it musta been an off day for the poster concerned. It's his first Internet Forum lol.
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&quot;242&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;This is one for those who not only want to Test their abilities, but Train to Use them! <font color="#00FFFF">E-mail message   
Subject: [Bellinghams_BOOO] BOOO Psychic Development/Meditation, 2/7/2010, 6:00 pm 
Title: 
BOOO Psychic Development/Meditation 
Date: 
Sunday February 7, 2010
Time: 
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 
Next reminder: 
The next reminder for this event will be sent in 2 days, 2 minutes.
Location: 
new Food Co-op Connections Room
Notes: 
at the new Co-op near Whatcom Community College 
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</font> Me and the Mrs may be going to this one. Don't know, can't read the future, yet lol. It's not likely but in case anyone's in the area, and interested I have more info on this event.
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&quot;319&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;Lmfao, you guys, I'm still standing here with the bucket of water in hand just in case but damn this is some very out of this world conversation. Talk about worlds colliding. =:)  (devil)
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=barnowlcat"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/barnowlcat.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;275&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;I Still have no complaints, but Raiven's brought up that it's still soo slow to her. I'm wondering if it's an iPhone issue because Anzac's mentioned this too and he plays from a wireless browser. I'm not sure, but it may be a few more years before we get a handheld that can browse EvErY site online easily. Then there's the variable of individual Connectivity to consider.
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=barnowlcat"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/barnowlcat.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>WHAT DO YOU MEAN! I AM NOT STRESSING OVER ZAGREO AT ALL!<br />
I THINK HE IS COOL IN MY BOOK.I HAVE TO REALIZE HE IS JOKING.<br />
WE WERE ROASTING HUGO CHAVEZ.DID YOU READ OUR SONGS?<br />
DID YOU READ THE DEATH OF A DICTATOR?DID YOU SEE HIS HIDDEN<br />
NAME IN THE CAPITOL LETTERING?</p>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;I missed the name but yes I read those lol. Sounds like I missed the party of the year today, or at least of this month. We gotta find a way to either get you into Chat or Messenger. I thought for sure that Gmail was compatible with MSN/Webtv Messenger.., Figuring that way me you and The Zagster could all type in chat simultaneously and - - - seriously trip out anyone who manages to wander into That particular room lol. {as for here I might have to locate the word filter that is if we got one, it's been awhile since I've admoderated into the backroom functions of this site}
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&quot;165&quot;;&quot;49&quot;;&quot;<p>WHAT UP BARN CAT!</p>

<p>I AM GOING OVER THE BATTLE TECH SCENARIOS <br />
ON THE ATTACK HOME WORLDS OF THE CAPELLAN<br />
CONFEDERATION AS KNOWN AS THE HOUSE OF LAO.<br />
I WAS WANTING TO ADD THE SORENSON'S SABRES<br />
BECAUSE OF THE BETRAYAL OF THE NORTHWESTERN<br />
HIGHLANDERS THAT WERE HIRED BY THE HOUSE OF LAO.<br />
HANSE DAVION USED THE NORTHWESTERN HIGHLANDERS<br />
AS SPIES.HANSE DAVION KEPT SENDING BEGINNER <br />
MECH WARRIORS AGAINST THE HIGHLANDERS TO MAKE IT<br />
LOOK LIKE THE HIGHLANDERS WERE REALLY FIGHTING<br />
FOR THE HOUSE OF LAO.<br />
                            I WOULD HAVE THE SORENSON'S SABRES<br />
ADDED TO THE HOUSE OF LAO AND THE HIGH LANDERS REMOVED.<br />
THE SOREN SON'S SABRES DID TAKE BACK HOME WORLDS BACK<br />
FROM THE DAVION MECH UNITS.3025-3028 .IN THE YEAR 3028<br />
IS WHEN THE VERY FIRST WAVE OF ATTACKS BEGAN ON THE HOME WORLDS<br />
OF THE HOUSE OF LAO.BECAUSE OF THE WEDDING OF MELLISA STIENER<br />
AND HANSE DAVIONS TWISTED DESIRE TO TAKE THE WORLDS OF THE<br />
HOUSE OF LAO.NOW IT IS THE TIME TO WIPE THEM OUT.</p>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;<p>WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THE DEATH OF A DICTATOR?<br />
DID YOU SEE THE HIDDEN CAPITAL LETTERS OF<br />
HUGO CHAVEZ NAME IN THE SONG? I MADE IT UP.<br />
SO YEAH I WOULD LIKE TO WRITE SONGS FOR DETH KLOK.</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;98&quot;;&quot;I'm a Water Ox, yay me, a soggy hamburger. We got a right coolio section on the Chinese Zodiac here too, I mean what topic Don't we discuss here lol, but yep we got infotainment about that too.
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=administerator+metaphorm"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/administerator+metaphorm.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;When Posting up a Question, helps to Read the Reply. I Read the song up there myself and saw Chavez must die lol. I'm a bit of a song writer myself, at least I was back in the day, back when I was in one band or another, back when I had something to say. I've filled notebooks full of musings about life and bass and booze, I've karaoked out zero hit wonders, rebels without clues. I started out in The Sazzz one back in Cedar Heights, it didn't get all that too far, reality just bites. MCBCL was later but only 6 songs greater, my background beats were by casio, my beats by calculator. I later got into Black Sands a band of many colors, many races tudes, we dudes wrote tunes that'd make you holler. BLack Sands became Soultron but still about world music, we also wrote tunes about coworkers that one could call Abusic. ANd finally we settled on The Homebodies, we settled down middle agers, no longer teenage ragers but full grown adults with our pagers. But again a band gets nowhere without direction and ambition, so the idea eventually faded, no more, but it was sure fun back then wishing. Now if you read closely and don't say you did until it's time, this whole post I wrote to a certain note and tried a beat and put these words to rhyme. Now do I still \&quot;got it\&quot;? Or what lol.
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&quot;91&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;You realy should consider starting up a Jewish Religion topic, this is the kind of info it takes awhile t0 find online otherwise. Alrighty, gotta get to college, will be back in the pm hour. Have a blast.
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=administerator+metaphorm"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/administerator+metaphorm.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;99&quot;;&quot;<b><font size="6" color="#0000FF">I like KURITA!!! He's like you, Mata-Barncat!<br />
No one in this world knows how I respect my beloved bro!!!<br />
It's ok! I can handle it! LMAO<br />
Nice to meet you, Kurita!</font></b>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<font face="Arial" size="6" color="#0000FF">Damn!<br />
I really like you, Kurita! You are as nuts as Meta!!! LMAO<br />
I like crazy ppl that's why I love Lady Gaga!!!! ahahaahahahahaah<br />
I really laughed like a cow knowing Jehova nude!!! ahahahaah<br />
(NO OFFENSE).<br />
KURITA!!! I know you like burritos and tamales! ahahahahaahah<br />
I cannot type! I'm laughing ahahahahaha<br />
Did you both hear that beautiful song called SPEECHLES from Lady BABA???? Exquisite!</font>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;<font face="Arial" size="5" color="#FF0000"><b><u>SPEECHLESS</u>... my english sucks and everybody knows it! I'm german and sometimes greek! lol</b></font>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;100&quot;;&quot;<p>OH ALL RIGHT COOL MR.ZAGREO. HOW IS THE WEATHER IN SOUTH AMERICA?<br />
NO I DO NOT TOUCH OR USE DRUGS.I WAS WATCHING A YOU TUBE<br />
VIDEO WERE THESE NATIVE YANOMAMI INDIANS USE YOPO <br />
TO HALLUCINATE .AFTER SNORTING YOPO ,THEY SIT AROUND <br />
WALKING FUNNY AND THEY PASS OUT TRIPPING BALLS! THESE GUYS<br />
KNOW HOW TO HAVE A GOOD TIME.I WOULD NOT TOUCH YOPO.<br />
THEIR NOSES START TO BLEED AFTER THEY TAKE YOPO.NOT NOT<br />
MY KIND OF FUN. THE C.I.A. WAS MAKING A TYPE OF L.S.D. DRUG<br />
THAT YOU WOULD GIVE TO YOUR ENEMIES THAT WOULD CAUSE PANIC IN THE ENEMIES MIND,BECAUSE THE LSD HAD ANOTHER CHEMICAL ADDED<br />
SO THE PERSON WOULD PANIC AND FREAK OUT .YOU COULD SCARE<br />
THE ENEMY HAVING THEM RUN IN TO TRAFFIC OR HAVE THEM SCARED OFF A CLIFF.</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;50&quot;;&quot;<p>WHAT UP BARN CAT?</p>

<p>I GOT IN TO AN ARGUMENT WITH THIS OTHER OLD SCHOOL BATTLE TECH<br />
PLAYER THAT SAID THE DRACONIS COMBINE ARE A BUNCH BAD GUYS.<br />
HE ASKED WHY I FAVORED THE MOST RUTHLESS HOUSE IN THE INNER SPHERE.I SAID BECAUSE OF THE LOYALTY OF THE SAMURAI ARE DEVOTED<br />
TO SERVE IN BATTLE FOR THEIR MASTERS WITH NO QUESTIONS ASKED.<br />
HE TOLD ME THAT MY HOUSE DOES NOT TRUST INSIDERS AND THAT IS A WEAKNESS.I TOLD HIM ,THAT IS A GOOD IDEA BECAUSE WHAT IF THAT<br />
OUT SIDER IS A SPY AND THE MECH MERCENARY UNIT DECIDES TO BETRAY<br />
US . I TOLD HIM ABOUT HOW WE MADE AN ALLIANCE WITH THE CLAN NOVA CATS.I TOLD HIM HOW I HATE THE FEDERATED SUNS BECAUSE THEY DECIDEDTO ATTACK THE HOME WORLDS OF THE HOUSE OF LAO AND HOW HANSE<br />
DAVION WAS MARRIED TO KATRINA STIENER ,BOTH OF THEM LUSTFULLY<br />
ATTACKED THE HOME WORLDS OF LAO AS A WEDDING GIFT IS INSANE<br />
AND AN UNFAIR ADVANTAGE.</p>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;25&quot;;&quot;Omg, I'm Not Kurita. Graaarrrh, never mind, I'm <font size="6">dEtHkLoK MeTaLoCaLyPhOrM!</font>
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=administerator+metaphorm"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/administerator+metaphorm.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;101&quot;;&quot;I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. I'm Not Kurita. Oh, and guess what? I'm Still not Kurita.
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=administerator+metaphorm"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/administerator+metaphorm.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;102&quot;;&quot;<font size="5" color="#FF0000"><b>LMAO, META!!!!<br />
I KNOW YOU ARE, I KNOW YOU ARE!!! hahaahahahaahaha<br />
Same crazyness!<br />
lol<br />
YOPO! hahaahahaahahahahaahahahaahah</b></font>
<div class="sig"><p>Hello...The God is back!!!<br />
Down on your knees!</p></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;103&quot;;&quot;<p>ZAGREO THINKS I AM YOU? YOU KEEP TELLING HIM THAT AND HE STILL<br />
DOES NOT GET IT.</p>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<p>HERE IS ANOTHER SONG FROM METALOCALYPSE DETH KLOK</p>

<p><br />
CYBERNETIC SLAYERS</p>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;<p>HERE IS ANOTHER SONG FROM METALOCALYPSE DETH KLOK</p>

<p>CYBERNETIC SLAYERS</p>

<p>HUMANS WIRED TO KILL<br />
THEY HUNT FOR THE THRILL<br />
GLOWING RED EYES SHOOTING<br />
LASERS AS THEIR ENEMIES DIE</p>

<p>CONTRACT KILLERS <br />
WIRED BORN KILLERS<br />
THEY TRAVEL THE STARS<br />
LOOKING FOR THEIR ENEMIES AFAR</p>

<p>THEY HAVE KILLED ANY ONE STANDING IN THEIR WAY<br />
THEY TRAVEL THROUGH THE STARS LOOKING TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY<br />
THEY HAVE BESTED THE BEST ARMIES IN THE DUST<br />
AS THEY LEAVE THEM DEAD IN THE DUST</p>

<p>LOCKED ON ,TARGET FIRE AWAY<br />
THEY HUNT DOWN THEIR PREY<br />
THEY KILL WITH PERFECT PRECISION<br />
THEY WILL NOT PUT THEIR ENEMIES IN PRISON</p>

<p>THEY ARE CONTRACT KILLERS <br />
THEY ARE WARRIOR THRILLERS<br />
THEY KILL FOR THE HIGHEST BIDDER<br />
THEY SEE THE JOB THROUGH BECAUSE THEY ARE PERFECT<br />
CYBERNETIC KILLERS</p>

<p>FUTURE WARS THEY HAVE FOUGHT IN<br />
THEY BRING THE ARMAGEDON<br />
BRINGING THEIR LASER GUNS<br />
THEY KILL THEIR ENEMIES AND SEE THE <br />
JOB DONE</p>

<p>THEY ARE THE CYBERNETIC KILLERS.</p>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;104&quot;;&quot;Deja vu much?
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&quot;275&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;Granted that wireless internet speeds are lower than broadband, LOGD is a bit sluggish for me too, it takes a while to load each page.  The more modules that are in use, the worse it gets.
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;105&quot;;&quot;Lol, quite so. After a point you have to deduce that he already knows the deal and he's just doing this to be annoying or to avoid having to think much lol. I'll just let him marinate on this for awhile until he's tired of it.
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=administerator+metaphorm"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/administerator+metaphorm.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;<p>ANOTHER DETHKLOK SONG FROM METALOCALYPSE</p>

<p><br />
GODS OF HEAVY METAL AND FIRE</p>

<p><br />
TONIGHT WE RIDE ON CLOUDS OF FIRE<br />
WE ARE GODS OF HEAVY METAL AND FIRE<br />
YOU HAVE OFFENDED US FOR THE LAST TIME<br />
WE WILL RAIN DOWN DETH AND FIRE AND WATCH YOU DIE<br />
WE HEAR THE CRIES OF THE RIGHTOUSE<br />
AS WE SMITE YOUR WICKEDNESS</p>

<p>OUR VENGEANCE IS TRUE WHEN WE OUR DONE KILLING YOU<br />
YOUR CITY IS LIKE ANOTHER SODOM AND GOMARRAH<br />
AS WE RAIN DOWN DEATH AND FIRE WE SMITE YOUR<br />
WICKEDNESS INTI DEATH<br />
YOUR DETH HAS BEEN JUDGED FOR EXECUTION<br />
AS WE SMITE YOUR WICKED RACE TO EXTINCTION</p>

<p>TONIGHT WE RIDE ON CLOUDS OF FIRE<br />
WE ARE GODS OF HEAVY METAL AND FIRE<br />
WE ARE THE PEOPLES DESIRES<br />
WE RIDE SWIFT LIKE THE WIND<br />
WE BATTLE AND ARE VICTORIES </p>

<p>YOU HAVE OFFENDED THE GODS OF HEAVY AND FIRE<br />
WE WILL PUT YOUR RACE TO DEATH BY TRIAL AND FIRE<br />
YOU SHOULD OF THOUGHT OF OFFENDING<br />
AS WE STRIKE YOUR RACE DOWN IN VENGEFULNESS</p>

<p>TONIGHT WE RIDE ON CLOUDS OF FIRE<br />
WE ARE GODS OF HEAVY METAL AND FIRE<br />
WE SHALL KILL THE WICKED IN OUR DESIRE<br />
WE WILL KILL IN OUR WRATH AS WE KILL<br />
THE WICKED IN OUR PATH FOR THE THRILL</p>

<p>WE ARE THE GODS OF HEAVY METAL AND FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
I RE-WROTE THIS SONG ADDED SOME AND MADE IT A LITTLE<br />
BETTER!!!!!!!!!!!!ENJOY BARN CAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;30&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>WHAT UP BARN CAT.</p>

<p>I WAS WATCHING THIS EPISODE OF THE X-FILES.THE EPISODE <br />
WAS ABOUT THIS PHYSICS COMPANY CALLED POLAR MAGNETICS.<br />
THIS SCIENTISTS WAS BOMBARDING HIS BODY WITH A SPECIAL<br />
TYPE OF PARTICLE THAT STRIPPED AWAY THE ORBITING ELECTRONS <br />
FROM THE NUCLEOTIDES IN HIS BODY.THE PROJECT WENT WRONG.<br />
THE SCIENTISTS HAD HIS SHADOW CREATE A BLACK HOLE AND<br />
IF ANY ONES OTHER SHADOW COLLIDED WITH HIS SHADOW ,HIS<br />
SHADOW WOULD STRIP THE ORBITING ELECTRONS FROM THE OTHER PERSONS BODY AND THEY WOULD BE SUCKED INTO A BLACK HOLE.<br />
OR THEY WOULD DISENTAGRATE .</p>&quot;
&quot;317&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>THERE ARE NOT THAT MANY GAMES ON THE PS 2 ONLINE ANY MORE.<br />
YEAH MY PS 3 LASTED FOR 5 YEARS.MY FRIEND IS ALWAYS DISSING<br />
THE PLAY STATION 3.HE WENT THROUGH 5 X-360'S AND MY PS3 LASTED<br />
5 YEARS.MY FRIEND DOES NOT KNOW WHAT HE IS TALKING ABOUT.<br />
I KEEP ON TELLING HIM HE IS WASTING HIS MONEY .HE NEVER'S LEARN<br />
BECAUSE HE THINKS THE X-BOX 360 IS THE BEST VIDEO GAME CONSOLE.<br />
LIKE I SAID MICRO SOFT TECH SUCKS.SONY HAS BETTER AND FASTER<br />
ENTERNET SPEEDS AND BETTER SOFT WARE THAN MICRO SHAFT.<br />
AMERICANIZED TECH SEEMS SO HALF ASSED .</p>&quot;
&quot;314&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>WHAT GAME ARE YOU TYPING ABOUT?<br />
I WAS IN TO THE VAMPIRE RPG GAMES UNTIL I FOUND OUT<br />
THE GAME MASTER DUDE LIKE TO DRINK ANIMAL BLOOD.<br />
THAT TURNED ME OFF IN A HEART BEAT.I WANT TO HAVE FUN AND PLAY THE <br />
GAME NOT EMULATE FANTASY IN TO REALITY.</p>&quot;
&quot;291&quot;;&quot;28&quot;;&quot;<p>YEAH I KNOW THERE ARE PARALLEL DIMENSIONS .THERE ARE PORTALS<br />
IN TIME AND SPACE.I KNEW A SCIENTISTS THAT SAID THAT HE AND HIS RESEARCH CREATED A MACHINE THAT COULD SWITCH A CAR OR A BUILDING<br />
FROM A PARALLEL DIMENSION AND THEY FOUND A SILVER DOLLAR COIN<br />
WITH RICHARD NIXON AS PRESIDENT.THE CAR WAS PULLED FROM THE OTHER PARALLEL DIMENSION AND IT HAD A C.D.. PLAYER INSTEAD OF<br />
OF AN 8 TRACK MUSIC PLAYER.THIS OCCURRED IN THE 1960'S.</p>&quot;
&quot;310&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;NULL
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;58&quot;;&quot;<p>THE BATTLE MECH THUG LOOMED OVER THE LEGLESS DOWNED<br />
ZEUS BATTLE MECH OF THE ENEMY MECH WARRIOR MONA TROY.MECH WARRIOR DYZAYIN VOICE SPOKE THROUGH INTERCOM OF ZUYAINS THUG.\&quot;<br />
GOOD SHOOTING ON MONA TROYS BATTLE NECH'S LEGS.WE NEED HER <br />
AS A HOSTAGE .WE HAVE TO INTORAGATE CAPTAIN TROY FOR INFORMATION.\&quot;</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;59&quot;;&quot;<p>THE HOUSE OF MARIK WAS COMSTAR.THE HOUSE OF MARIK<br />
GOT MOST OF THE BATTLE MECH CHASSIS'S .THEY SOLD A LOT<br />
THESE BATTLE MECH PROTO TYPES TO PROFIT OFF THE INNERSHERE<br />
HOUSES.THERE ARE DISTANT COUSINS RELATED FROM ANCIENT COM STAR<br />
AND THERE ARE STAR LEAGERS THAT ARE RELATED TO KERENSKY BEFORE HE LEFT THE INNERSPHERE.KERENSKY'S EARLIER FATHER IS RELATED TO COM STAR OR STAR LEAGUE.THAT IS WHAT CAUSED THE MOVEMENT OF THE <br />
WORD OF BLAKE TO START A WAR WITH THE ENTIRE INNERSPHERE<br />
AFTER THE CLANS WERE DEFEATED.I WILL HAVE TO USE THE KURITA MECH ARMIES TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE WORD OF BLAKE OR CREATE AN ALLIENCE.</p>&quot;
&quot;76&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;<p>SHARTAK IS ALL RIGHT IN SMALL DOSES.YOU SHOULD MOVE AS MUCH AS<br />
YOU WANT.THE GAME IS MADE IN ENGLAND .MORE NPC ENEMIES<br />
WOULD BE NICE.I KNOW THEY SHOULD MAKE THE GRAPHICS LIKE<br />
FINAL FANTASY NINTENDO STYLE AND I MIGHT CONSIDER THE GAME<br />
PLAYABLE.ONE D TURN BASED TEXT GAME.AT LEAST THEY COULD HAVE <br />
ADDED MORE DEPTH TO THEIR GAME.YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR MOVMENT POINTS.COME ON WHAT IS UP WITH THAT?YOU HAVE TO WAIT FOR HOURS<br />
FOR YOUR ACTION POINTS TO FILL UP.THIS GAME MIGHT AS WELL <br />
BE A CELL PHONE GAME.  I GIVE SHARTAK A ONE OUT OF FIVE.</p>&quot;
&quot;314&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>THEY HAVE SHOULD MADE X-MEN LIKE HEROES .I DO NOT LIKE<br />
WHEN BIG MOVIE CORPORATIONS OR THESE DOUCHE BAG <br />
MOVIE DIRECTORS OR WRITERS THAT HALF DID THE X-MEN<br />
MOVIES HALF-ASSED,THEY HARDLY UNDER STAND THE X-MEN.<br />
SUPER MAN THE MOVIE THAT BLOWS MAJOR CHUNKS,I WOULD RATHER <br />
WATCH THE OLD MOVIES . AT LEAST THEY GOT THE OLD SUPERMAN MOVIES RIGHT.I HATE CRITICIZING THESE MARVEL MOVIES BECAUSE THESE <br />
PRODUCERS,DIRECTORS,AND HOLLY WOOD WRITERS KIND OF UNDERSTAND<br />
THE MOVIES.NO THEY DO NOT.</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;314&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>SMALLVILLE.THAT SERIES SUCKS.SUPER MAN AS A CHILD ACCELERATED<br />
GROWTH SPURT.I MEAN COME ON THOSE WRITERS GOT IT WRONG.<br />
IT IS LIKE THE MORMON BELIEF ,THEY ADDED FALSE BULL SHIT AND TOOK THINGS FROM THE BIBLE AND MADE UP BULLSHIT.THE REASON WHY I SAY<br />
THIS BECAUSE I AM COMPARING MORMAN BULL SHIT BELIEF TO THESE DOUCHE BAG HOLLY WOOD WRITERS THAT CHANGE A REALLY GOOD COMIC BOOK AND ADD SHIT THAT IS NOT IN THE COMIC BOOKS OR THEY FORGET<br />
TO ADD THINGS FROM THE COMIC BOOK WHEN THEY SHIT ON A GOOD COMIC BOOK MOVIE.</p>

<p>                  SO THERE I DO NOT CARE WHAT PEOPLE SAY.</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;51&quot;;&quot;<p>WHAT UP BARN CAT.<br />
THE BIGGEST DOWN FALL OF THE CLANS .<br />
ARE COMPARED TO THE INNER SPHERE'S <br />
STRUGGLE FOR DOMINANCE AND THE CONTROL<br />
OF BATLE MECH TECHNOLOGY.<br />
THE CLANS FIGHT EACH OTHER BECAUSE THEY IDOLIZE<br />
THEIR ANIMAL SYMBOLS THINKING MY ANIMAL IS BETTER<br />
THAN YOUR ANIMAL .TRIALS OF POSITION CAUSES ACTS<br />
OF REBELLION ON YOUR CLAN MEMBERS .</p>&quot;
&quot;320&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>TO ANY THAT ENJOYS HARRY POTTER MOVIES.<br />
I BELIEVE IN GOD.MY RABBI LIKES THE HARRY POTTER MOVIES.<br />
THESE DUMB CHRISTIANS THINK HARRY POTTER IS EVIL AND<br />
INSPIRES KIDS TO USE WITCH CRAFT AND DANCE WITH THE DEVIL<br />
AND ALL THAT JAZZ.<br />
                    THESE CHRISTIANS REALLY NEED TO <br />
READ THE BOOKS OF HARRY POTTER.IT IS ABOUT  GOOD VERSUS<br />
EVIL.THESE CHRISTIANS NEED TO REALIZE THAT HARRY POTTER IS BATTLING<br />
EVIL FORCES SET AGAINST HIM.HARRY POTTER USES HIS POWERS FOR<br />
GOOD NOT EVIL.<br />
                                   ENOUGH SAID.HARRY POTTER IS ALL RIGHT IN HIS BOOK.THEY MIGHT AS WELL MAKE A MOVIE SERIES ON JEWISH MYSTIC<br />
AND CALL WHAT EVER.I NEED TO COME UP WITH A NAME.</p>&quot;
&quot;320&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;I'd call it <font color="#FF0000">"Kurita Viper And The Misplaced Forumpost!"</font> Lol, jk, bt srsly nao, would you like this moved to the Religions section or kept here for a general arguement for media morality or whatever...
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=barnowlcat"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/barnowlcat.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;179&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>I WAS RESEARCHING ON THE HIDDEN SEXUAL THINGS IN HARRY POTTER.<br />
I GUESS THERE IS,CHILDREN WILL NOT SEE IT BECAUSE THEIR BRAINS DO NOT UNDER STAND BECAUSE A CHILD'S BRAIN DOE'S NOT CARE.<br />
I DO NOT BELIEVE IT WILL INSPIRE TEENAGERS TO CAST SPELLS AND<br />
HAVE ORGIES .TEENAGERS GET PRESSURED IN TO SEX WITH OUT A HARRY<br />
POTTER MOVIES .THESE CHRISTIANS NEED TO REALLY UNDERSTAND WHY<br />
PEOPLE BECOME BAD OR SEXUALLY MISTREATED IS FROM HOW THEIR PARENTS RAISE THEIR KIDS.NOT VIOLENT MOVIES OR MUSIC OR FANTASY<br />
MOVIES.IT IS PERSON'S WILLFUL DECISION TO DO BAD THINGS NOT<br />
TO BE INSPIRED BY VIOLENT MEDIA OR ENTERTAINMENT .</p>&quot;
&quot;179&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;I'm sure {sic} those who've come to this section to read about India's Hindu beliefs will apreciate that little tidbit lol.=&gt; This being your first forum I'll cut ya a little leeway before I let Zagreo send Ganesha after ya, just imagine King Kong Bundy with Owen Wilson's nose and Ben Stiller's ears and you'll be pretty close to the mark. But now that we're both offtopic lol...
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=barnowlcat"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/barnowlcat.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;275&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<font color="#008000">I could predict some worldshaking updates that leave in all the best parts in and trims the fat off the rest, therefore streamlining the works.</font> <font size="6">Beware ArmaLOGDgeddon! ReveLOGDations! ApocaLOGDypse!</font> The Luxuries previously enjoyed by the Sitezenry have not come without cost! For As the Realms have become slothly and sluggish so too has the flow of time itself! Seeking to remedy this, the Ruling Council of ADMOD convened in a convenient nearby tessaract to seek for a solution to this. The world has had it far too easy, what we've taken for granted or relied upon too heavily may next be the rugs out from udner our feet but 'tis a fair exchange if it allows our farflung discouraged and longlost brethren to return from the far reaches of Interspace. Reunion in a World lacking the old conveniences but Unhindered by the Inconvenience of slowed time? What say we all!
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&quot;314&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;The Knowledge you Seek should be in the First Post of this Topic. :)
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=barnowlcat"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/barnowlcat.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;252&quot;;&quot;106&quot;;&quot;You mean when he spent a few times airborn on the tip of Aqrn's boots for thinking she was a male? Whap! whap! whap! You never P-off a gal wielding the Hammer. Tis not good survival instinct. :P
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=barnowlcat"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/barnowlcat.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;30&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;I guess that could be a Shadow People too. Does remind me of there being a theory that they could just be made up of a different substance from another dimensional reality-wavelength.
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=barnowlcat"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/barnowlcat.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;76&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;It would totally rock as a cellphone game, in fact lol where can I get a cellphone that'll load it.? Boost Mobile's got a 50 a month deal for unlimited calling and wireless internet I might look into. :) As for Shartak me and my 2 new characters are kicking names and taking ... lawn adn I'm the grasshopper... mower lol.
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=barnowlcat"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/barnowlcat.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;I enjoy BarnCat as often as possible, someone has to. Zagreo, I have as much chance of being Kurita as I have of being You. Gotta have it both ways now lol if I'm Kurita - I'm you too. And we don't want that, I'd be an even crazier version of you.
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=barnowlcat"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/barnowlcat.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;52&quot;;&quot;What inner Sphere house uses the Highlander Mech? And which CLan uses the Highlander2C? A Scottish House; That's my peoples.
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=barnowlcat"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/barnowlcat.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;291&quot;;&quot;29&quot;;&quot;You actually knew this scientist? Me I like to pull an otherdimensional me over to this side so I can hear about life over there as a rich famous actor politician and wellknown author and artist with 35 wives and an island nation all his own.
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=barnowlcat"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/barnowlcat.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;319&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;<p>IT IS INTERESTING THAT DEATH KLOK THE HEAVY METAL BAND HAS THEIR<br />
THEIR OWN HEAVY METAL MINIONS JUST LIKE THE MONARCH THE BUTTER FLIES MINIONS.PR THE GUILD OF CALAMITOUS INTENT.<br />
DETH KLOK IS TRYING TO BE BE KILLED OFF BY THE MILITARY BECAUSE<br />
THEIR MUSIC IS A THREAT.</p>&quot;
&quot;291&quot;;&quot;30&quot;;&quot;<p>YES I DID. HE WAS TELLING ME THEY WERE WORKING ON A MACHINE THAT<br />
CAN CREATE PORTALS THAT CAN OPEN UP TO PARALLEL WORLDS.<br />
IT WAS PROVEN BY THE PHILADELPHIA EXPERIMENT .HE AND HIS SCIENTIFIC GROUP RE-CREATED THE TELEPORTER MACHINE THAT WAS<br />
INVENTED BY ONE OF TESLA'S PATENTS.TESLA CREATED A MACHINE THAT CAN DUPLICATE ITEMS.THAT WAS KEPT SECRET FOR A LONG TIME.<br />
I WAS IN CHICAGO AFTER I GOT IN TO THAT FIGHT WITH THAT PUNK TEENAGER I ALMOST KILLED.JACOB WAS THE JEWISH FRIEND I WAS TELLING YOU ABOUT.WE BOTH LEFT JOB CORE AND I WAS WORKING AS A<br />
JANITOR AT THE SEARS TOWER BUILDING AND GOING TO A TECH COLLEGE<br />
AT THE TECH CHICAGO UNIVERSITY.I WAS THERE FOR 1 YEAR AND 5 MONTHS. I SHOULD HAVE STAYED AND COMPLETED THE COURSES IN THE<br />
PHYSICS AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING COURSES.THE REASON WHY<br />
I LEFT BECAUSE I WAS HOME SICK AND I WAS TIRED OF WORKING LONG <br />
HOURS AND I WAS TIRED AND COULD NOT PASS THE TESTS DURING THE<br />
DAY WHY I WENT TO THE CHICAGO TECH UNIVERSITY .</p>&quot;
&quot;291&quot;;&quot;31&quot;;&quot;<p>THAT IS NOT ALLOWED BECAUSE TWO OF THE SAME UNIVERSES CANNOT<br />
OCCUPIE THE SAME SPACE BECAUSE ONE OF THE UNIVERSES WILL<br />
CANCEL OUT THE OTHER UNIVERSE.</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;53&quot;;&quot;<p>THE HIGHLANDERS ARE A MERCANERY GROUP THAT WERE SECRETLY <br />
WORKING FOR THE FEDERATED SUNS.SO THEY WERE CAUGHT AND<br />
INTERGATED AND SENT OF AS SLAVES OR I CAN GET MORE ADULT<br />
ABOUT THIS ,HAVE THEM EXECUTED.WE PLAY BATTLE TECH THE HARD WAY.<br />
I MEAN IS THAT IF YOU PLAY WITH A BUNCH OF TEENAGERS, YOU DO NOT<br />
WANT TO SAY\&quot;NOW YOUR MECH WARRIORS WILL BE EXECUTED.<br />
US ADULTS LIKE BATTLE TECH A LITTLE MORE BRUTAL TV 14 OR<br />
RATED R.NO THAT IS NOT TRUE.</p>&quot;
&quot;233&quot;;&quot;21&quot;;&quot;CHAT BETA.COOL HOW DO YOU CHAT IN THIS ROOM?&quot;
&quot;25&quot;;&quot;26&quot;;&quot;<p>I AM A FAN OF THE VAMPIRE MOVIES AND BOOKS.<br />
NOT NEW MOON.OR THE SECOND MOVIE NEW MOON TWILIGHT.<br />
I LIKE HARD CORE VAMPIRE MOVIES.AND HARD CORE WERE WOLF MOVIES.<br />
THE CREATOR THAT MADE THE NEW MOON MOVIES SHOULD HAD ROB<br />
ZOMBIE DIRECT HER MOVIES.HE WOULD HAVE MADE HER MOVIES MORE<br />
BRUTAL AND BLOODY AND SEX.I DO NOT CARE ABOUT BECAUSE OF THE DUDES IN THAT STUPID MOVIE WERE DIRECTED TOWARDS WOMEN.AT LEAST THEY COULD HAVE ADDED HOTT LOOKING VAMPIRE WOMEN AND WERE WOLF WOMEN.IT IS LIKE A BUNCH MALE SINGERS THAT LOOK LIKE A BUNCH OF FAGS. NO OFFENSE,IF MY GIRL FRIEND DRAGGED ME TO SEE<br />
A BUNCH OF DUDES STANDING AROUND LIKE A BUNCH OF DOUCHES,I WOULD MAKE MY GIRL FRIEND GIVE ME HEAD,NEW MOON MOVIES BLOW CHUNKS BIG TIME.</p>&quot;
&quot;233&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>IS THE CHAT BETA A CHAT ROOM?<br />
AND WHY I THINK FACE BOOK IS BAD.<br />
DOUCHE BAG PEOPLE SHOW THEIR<br />
STUPID DRUNK FACES.STUPID DRUNK TEENAGERS<br />
EXPOSING THEIR GIRL FRIENDS NUDITY.<br />
MIND OF MENCIA'S DEE,DEE,DEE'S.<br />
IT IS THESE TEENAGERS FAULT EXPOSING<br />
THEIR INFORMATION ONLINE .</p>&quot;
&quot;234&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;MY SPACE IS BAD&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;54&quot;;&quot;<p>WHAT BARN CAT? </p>

<p>I DID CREATE ANOTHER WEAPON FOR BATTLE TECH.<br />
THE KINTARO.I SHOULD RENAME IT THE KOMODO<br />
IT SOUNDS BETTER .OR I SHOULD CALL IT THE TIGER<br />
BATTLE MECH.THE REASON WHY I WOULD CALL IT <br />
THE TIGER IS THE KINTARO MECH HAS ONE KATANA<br />
AND ONE FIST SPIKED PUNCH FOR CLOSE RANGE.<br />
ONE ECM ELECTRONICS COUNTER MEASURE .ONE SRM<br />
INFERNO MISSILE.ONE LARGE LASER.IT IS NICE TO HAVE<br />
A GOOD BALANCE OF WEAPONS ON YOUR BATTLE MECH.<br />
I WAS READING IN SOME OF THESE TECHNICAL READ OUTS<br />
THE BATTLE MECHS HAVE TO MANY WEAPONS.OR NOT ENOUGH<br />
WEAPONS.<br />
  YOU CAN TAKE A LIGHT BATTLE MECH AND MAKE IT A MEDIUM <br />
BATTLE MECH BY ADDING MORE ARMOR.YOU CAN TAKE A PANTHER<br />
BATTLE MECH AND MAKE IT 5 TONS HEAVIER .AND GIVE IT MORE WEAPONS OR HEAT SINKS.<br />
  THE KINTARO'S SPIKE FIST WEAPON DOES 10 DAMAGE.<br />
TO USE THIS WEAPON YOU MECH PILOT HAS TO MAKE A PILOTING ROLL<br />
FOR TORSO TWIST AND THEN YOU HIT YOUR ENEMY BATTLE MECH<br />
BACK FIVE HEXES ,ANY ENEMY BATTLEMECH OVER 55 TONS CANNOT BE KNOCKED DOWN,ANY ENEMY BATTLE MECH UNDER 55 TONS CAN BE KNOCKED BACK FOR ABOUT 5 HEXES.THE SWORD FOR THE KINTARO <br />
DOES 8 DAMAGE POINTS TO AN ENEMY BATTLE MECH.</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;55&quot;;&quot;<p>A GOOD MECH WARRIOR STUDIES THE LAND SCAPE .<br />
HEX FLIP-OVER INFERNO MINES ARE A MINE THAT FLIPS OVER WHEN<br />
AN ENEMY BATTLE MECH GETS CLOSER THE INFERNO MINE FLIPS OVER BY <br />
MOTION SENSOR OR THE PERSON CONTROLLING THE ROTARY INFERNO<br />
MINE.THE MINE IS PLACED UNDER NEATH THE GROUND AND THE MINE IS<br />
HOUSED BENEATH THE SURFACE ON A ROTARY  MECHANIZED SWIVEL <br />
AND FLIPS OVER TO THE SURFACE SETTING OFF THE INFERNO MINE AS THE <br />
ENEMY BATTLE MECH GETS CLOSER.THE MINE CAN HEAT A BATTLE TO<br />
10 HEAT ON THE HEAT SCALE.THERE IS ROTARY EXPLOSIVE MINES.<br />
THEY CAN BE ACTIVATED BY REMOTE OR THEY CAN BE SET TO AUTOMATICALLY BY PROXIMITY ,MEANING WHEN AN ENEMY BATTLE MECH GETS CLOSE BY THE HEX THEY AUTOMATICALLY FLIP OVER AND DETONATE<br />
RELEASING A INFERNO TYPE EXPLOSIVE THAT CAUSES THE MECH TO OVER HEAT OR INCREASE THE HEAT OF THE ENEMY BATTLE MECH. THE SENSOR ONLY SENSES ONE HEX AWAY.</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;56&quot;;&quot;ANOTHER DAY ON SOLARIS SEVEN.<br />
WATCHING THE ASSASSIN BATTLE MECH<br />
GETTING TORN APART THE BY WOLVERINE BATTLE MECH.<br />
THE WOLVERINE BATTLE MECH PILOT HAD A CLAW<br />
WEAPON THAT TORE A HOLE IN THE ASSASSIN'S<br />
LEFT TORSO.THE MATCH WAS OVER.<br />
THE BATTLE MECH PILOT WAS KNOWN AS THE<br />
M.D. -GEIST .NAMED ZAYIN HAZEEN.A CLAN-HALF<br />
BRED MECH WARRIOR THAT LOVED THE THRILL<br />
OF COMBAT IN THE SOLARIS 7 ARENA.<br />
HE WAS THE HIGEST TITLED WARRIOR.<br />
HE PILOTS THE WOLVERINE BATTLEMECH.<br />
AND THE THUNDERBOLT .AND THE FEARSOME<br />
THUG BATTLE MECH WHICH HAS THE PILOTS<br />
SEAT IN THE CENTER TORSO.<br />
45TH KILLS AND NOT ONE SINGLE LOSS.<br />
THE REASON WHY M.D-GIEST IS COMPETING<br />
IN THE SOLARIS SEVEN ARENA IS HE IS SAVING<br />
UP C-BILLS FOR RAISING HIS MECH CLAN ARMY<br />
TO CHALLENGE LUCIAN CARNES IN A TRIAL<br />
OF POSITION TO TAKE CONTROL OF<br />
THE STEEL VIPERS.AND TO HELP THE<br />
DRAKONISE COMBINE TAKE ON THE <br />
HOUSE OF DAVION .<font color="#FF0000"></font>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;57&quot;;&quot;<p>FOR THE BATTLE TECH FANS.<br />
36 BATTLE MECHS IS ENOUGH FOR ME.<br />
4 PLAYERS ARE ALLOWED TO USE<br />
36 BATTLE MECHS EACH.12 AT <br />
MOST.OR 4 TIMES 4 =16 BATTLEMECHS<br />
ARE ALLOWED FOR ONE SCENARIO DEPENDING<br />
ON THE BATTLE. 4 TIMES 3 =12 BATTLE MECHS<br />
= ONE COMPANY OF BATTLE MECHS.<br />
ONE PLAYER CAN ONLY COMMAND UP<br />
TO 4 BATTLE MECHS.TRY TO COMMAND<br />
UP TO 12 MECHS.</p>

<p>2<br />
36<br />
36<br />
36<br />
36<br />
___<br />
 144=ONE REINFORCED REGIMENT</p>

<p>1<br />
36<br />
36<br />
36<br />
___<br />
 108= ONE REGULAR REGIMENT.</p>&quot;
&quot;233&quot;;&quot;20&quot;;&quot;
<div class="sig"><a href="http://www.chorewars.com/character.php?name=administerator+metaphorm"><img src="http://www.chorewars.com/badges/administerator+metaphorm.png" border="0" width="235" height="163" alt="My Chore Wars character" /></a></div>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;60&quot;;&quot;<p>THE WITHERED OLD MAN OF THE FATHER OF ULRIC KERENSKY <br />
FIRED THE AC 20 FROM HIS DIASHI AND STRUCK THE DAVION<br />
FEDERATED SUN'S ATLAS'S RIGHT ARM.THE ATLAS STUMBLED BACK FROM THE  IMPACT OF KERENSKI'S AC 20.OUT OF NO-WERE A BUNCH OF<br />
WOLF ELEMENTAL'S CAME OUT OF THE WAR TORN BUILDING AND JUMPED<br />
ON TO THE BADLY DAMAGED ATLAS LIKE A BUNCH OF LOCUST AND STARTED<br />
TO RIP OFF THE ARMOR OF THE ATLAS;S HEAD TO GET TO THE DAVION  <br />
MECH WARRIOR .THE WOLF'S ELMENTAL'S FINALLY ACHIEVED THEIR GOAL AS THEY THREW A DETONATED CHARGE INTO THE COCK PIT OF THE <br />
ATLAS.THE WOLF'S ELEMENTAL'S FLEW FOR COVER AS THE CHARGE PACK<br />
DETONATED AND BLEW THE FEDERATED SUN'S ATLAS MECH WARRIOR TO DEATH.</p>&quot;
&quot;321&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>AS GOOD MECH WARRIOR.I DREADED RECON DUTY THE MOST.<br />
AS I PILOTED MY JENNER,MY JOB WAS TO FIRE GUIDED NARC PODS<br />
TO FOR THE KINTARO'S LRM MISSILES SO THEY LOCK ON TO THE<br />
ENEMY FEDERATED SUN'S ZEUS'S COMMANDER MECH.WE SUCCEEDED<br />
AS I PILOTED MY JENNER AS MY ELECTRONIC COUNTER MEASURE<br />
PREVENTED THE FEDERATED'S ZEUS'S MECH FROM DETECTING<br />
MY JENNERS LOCATION.ALL FOUR OF THE KINTARO'S LONG RANGE<br />
MISSILES FIRED ON THE FEDERATED SUN'S ZEUS'S LEG AND BLEW <br />
THE LEG APART.THE ZEUS TOPPLED TO THE RIGHT SIDE AND FELL <br />
LIKE A TREE.THE REASON WHY WE WERE CAPTURING THE ENEMY <br />
ZEUS FEDERATED SUN'S ZEUS WAS BECAUSE THE FEDERATED SUN<br />
WAS USING SOME SORT OF ELECTROMAGNET FORCE FIELD TECHNOLOGY<br />
STOLEN FROM THE CLAN OF THE NOVA CAts.</p>&quot;
&quot;322&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>WHAT BARN CAT?<br />
VIDEO GAME MARKET DOES REALLY GOOD OUT THERE.<br />
THE THE FANS LINE UP AROUND THE BLOCK LIKE A BUNCH<br />
OF FOLLOWERS OF A CULT.IT IS SWEET.NOW YOUR VIDEO GAME YOU CREATED IS WORLD WIDE FAMOUS .VIDEO GAMES MAKE MORE THAN<br />
MOVIES.FALL OUT 3 MADE 330 MILLION IN IT'S FIRST WEEK.<br />
IF YOU HAVE ARTISTIC TALENTS GOING NO WERE , ANIMATE<br />
IN A VIDEO GAME .AND WATCH YOUR ANIMATED CHARACTER TAKE THE<br />
SCENE AND BEAT THE LIVING CRAP OUT OF THINGS.</p>&quot;
&quot;322&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Okay, I'm Here, I'm Reading.
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&quot;165&quot;;&quot;61&quot;;&quot;5 hexes Back is a bit much lol on a flatscale hex map that's just crazy physics. Jk, no - yes I have read the whole thing, but I Skimmed it. It's alot of reading. Good Mechy Funtimes.
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&quot;321&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;We call that "Animal Magnetism", it reels in the girlmechs like the Axeman effect lol.
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&quot;25&quot;;&quot;27&quot;;&quot;<font color="#FF0000">If you head to Dark Alleyway you cuold Show some of them how a Real vampire operates. I found some vamp wannabes named after Twilight characters, I laughed cheerfully as I drained them dry. Amatuers lol.</font>
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&quot;234&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;E-mail message Subject: Check out my photos on Facebook
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I set up a Facebook profile where I can post my pictures, videos and events and I want to add you as a friend so you can see it. First, you need to join Facebook! Once you join, you can also create your own profile.
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=100000497336783&k=Z6E3Y5SRR44AXJGJPB63QTU2P3JBXU4NUWFTK1UEWP&r">http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=100000497336783&k=Z6E3Y5SRR44AXJGJPB63QTU2P3JBXU4NUWFTK1UEWP&r</a> <font size="4">Give Facebook a try, it's alot more moderate there, good bunch. I'm seeing people there I haven't seen in centuries.</font>
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&quot;291&quot;;&quot;32&quot;;&quot;I get that alot, I call them Early Mornings Before Coffee. <font color="#0000FF">As for Extraterrestrial Media, I Really wanna go see AVATAR! Some classmates were talking about the 3D version, the glasses they give you, polarized diagonally for the stereoscopic three-D effect.</font> On the CHat Grange I posted some on avatar with a pic from the avatar wiki, yes there's one of That now lol, looks like it's gonna just supremely rock.
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&quot;322&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>HOW IS YOUR COLLEGE GOING FOR YOU?<br />
I UNDERSTAND YOU ARE OCCUPIED IN YOUR HOME WORK.<br />
I GOT TO STOP REPEATING MYSELF,REPEATING MY SELF,REPEATING MY SELF!DAMMIT ! I AM DOING IT AGAIN!MY BRAIN ISM IN A REPEATIVE LOOP.<br />
OKAY ALL BETTER NOW.</p>&quot;
&quot;291&quot;;&quot;33&quot;;&quot;<p>YEAH I WANT TO SEE AVATAR.WOLF MAN LOOKS REAL GOOD.ALSO THE CRAZIES.I BOUGHT PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL THE MOVIE.TALK ABOUT A GOOD BAD GUY KILLING TIME!OH YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
AN EXELLENT MOVIE OF MARVEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;233&quot;;&quot;22&quot;;&quot;I don't think we do. At least not yet, I'm not sure if it's still up. That may take some fancy looking. O.o It might still exist, just lost in net space.
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&quot;233&quot;;&quot;23&quot;;&quot;<p>OH YEAH YOU WERE ASKING ME ABOUT ELECTRONICS .THE MEASUREMENTS<br />
ON AMPS AND VOLTS.CHECK OUT ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT .COM</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;62&quot;;&quot;<p>WHAT UP BARN CAT.</p>

<p> I WAS READING ABOUT THE HOUSE OF MARIK OWNING EVERY<br />
BATTLE MECH BLUE PRINT IN THE ENTIRE INNER SPHERE.<br />
THERE WERE BLUE PRINTS TO A THUNDER BOLT ASSAULT <br />
PROTOTYPE CALLED THE T.B.A.-002.THERE WAS ONLY ONE MADE <br />
FOR THE ELITE MECH WARRIORS.THIS ASSAULT THUNDER BOLT PROTOTYPE<br />
IS ARMED WITH ONE PROTOTYPE EXTENDED RANGE SNIPER GAUSS RIFLE.<br />
THE AMMO IS SPECIAL .TANDEM ARMOR PIERCING ROUNDS.7 OUT SIDE ARMOR 8 DAMAGE INTERNAL DAMAGE.THE PILOT IS LOCATED IN THE RIGHT <br />
TORSO SHIELDED BY A HEAT SHIELD .10 ROUNDS OF THE TANDEM GAUSS<br />
AMMO.THE AMMO IS STORED ON THE GAUSS RIFLE OF THE RIGHT ARM.<br />
15 ROUNDS OF TANDEM LONG RANGE MISSILES THAT DO 2 DAMAGE ON<br />
THE OUT SIDE AND 2 DAMAGE ON THE INTERNAL STRUCTURE ARMOR.<br />
LEFT ARM WOULD BE ARMED WITH A SHIELD THAT COVERS FROM HEAD TO <br />
THE FOOT OF THE MECH.CENTOR TORSO WOULD BE ARMED WITH<br />
A ECM AND ARMOR REPAIR PLATES TO RESTORE ANY DAMAGE DONE TO THE OUT SIDE ARMOR.THE THUNDER BOLT 2 ASSAULT BATTLE MECH HAS THE SAME ARMOR FACTOR OF THE BATTLE MASTER BATTLE MECH.<br />
ONLY ELITE MECH WARRIORS ARE ALLOWED TO PILOT THE THUNDER BOLT ASSAULT CLASS BATTLE MECH.YOUR MECH WARRIOR HAS TO HAVE<br />
A GUNNERY SKILL OF 1 OR 2 AND A PILOTING SKILL 0F 1 IN ORDER TO<br />
KEEP THE BATTLE MECHS HEAT IN CHECK.<br />
THE SECOND VARIANT OF THE THUNDER BOLT CLASS ASSAULT <br />
BATTLE MECH WOULD BE STATIONED ON THE BATTLE MECH WORLD<br />
OF SOLARIS SEVEN.THIS THUNDER BOLT MECH IS ARMED WITH TO <br />
DRILL BIT TYPE WEAPONS ON EACH ARM THAT EXTENDS 3 HEXES, THAT DO 10 DAMAGE EACH.ONE LARGE<br />
PULSE LASER.2 MEDIUM PULSE LASERS IN THE BACK CENTER TORSO.<br />
THESE ARE THE ONLY 2 THUNDER BOLT BATTLE ASSAULT MECHS MADE IN THE ENTIRE INNER SPHERE.</p>

<p>YOU WERE TELLING HOW IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR A MECH BEING KNOCKED<br />
BACK 5 HEXES IS IMPOSSIBLE. IF YOUR BATTLE MECH IS ARMED WITH A <br />
FIST LOADED WEAPON KNOWN AS A BATTLE MECH BRASS KNUCKLE <br />
WEAPON THAT DOES 10 DAMAGE.OKAY HERE IS THE PHYSICS.<br />
A BATTLE MECH THAT IS 50 TONS CAN KNOCK DOWN A MECH<br />
LESSER THEN THE 50 TON BATTLE MECH.A 50 TON BATLE MECH PILOT<br />
MAKES A PILOTING ROLL AND MAKES A TORSO TWIST WHILE GETTING CLOSE TO THE ENEMY 45 TON BATTLE MECH.YOU ARE ADDING 5 TONS<br />
OF KINETIC ENERGY TO THE 45 TON MECH BECAUSE THE CLOSER YOU ARE TO A BATTLE MECH THE MORE ENERGY YOU GIVING TO THE 45 TON BATTLE MECH.YOU ARE ADDING 5 TONS OF MASS ENERGY TO THE 45 TON<br />
BATTLE MECH ALLOWING I TON PER I HEX,MEANING 5 HEXES EQUALS <br />
5 TONS .ANY BATTLE MECH THAT IS ABOVE 55 TONS ABOVE A MECH THAT IS 5 TONS HEAVIER CANNOT TOPPLE A HEAVIER BATTLE MECH.HOW EVER<br />
WHEN A BATTLE MECH LOSES ARMOR FROM BATTLE THE BATTLE MECH<br />
LOSES WEIGHT FROM LOSS OF ARMOR.THE BATTLE MECH BECOMES <br />
FASTER.</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;63&quot;;&quot;<p>WHAT UP BARN CAT.</p>

<p>HERE IS ANOTHER BATTLE TECH NOVEL OR A BATTLE TECH<br />
ADVENTURE FOR THE SERIOUS BATTLE TECH PLAYERS.<br />
IT WOULD BE CALLED ENTER THE BATTLE TECH PUPPET MASTER.<br />
THE NOVEL OR BATTLE ADVENTURE WOULD BE ABOUT A MYSTERIOUS<br />
PLANET ON THE BORDERS OF THE HOUSE OF MARIK AND STIENER<br />
SPACE .THE PLANET WOULD BE A PLANET LIKE A MARS LIKE PLANET.<br />
THE PLANET WOULD BE CALLED PLANET X.MEANING THE PLANET<br />
IS A FORBIDDEN PLANET FOR MECH WARRIORS.THE PLANET HAS<br />
4 SATELLITE ORBITING THE PLANET GUARDING THE PLANET.<br />
THE SATELLITES HAVE EMP DISRUPTORS THAT CAN TAKE DOWN<br />
ENEMY BATTLE MECH DROP SHIPS.THIS PLANET WAS OWNED<br />
BY ANCIENT STAR LEAGUE ENGINEERS THAT MYSTERIOUSLY <br />
DISAPEARED .SOME HOW THE STAR LEAGUE ENGINEERS <br />
CREATED SLEEPING PODS AND NOW OPERATE AN ARTIFICIAL<br />
INTELLIGENCE OSCILLATOR THAT CONTROLS BATTLE MECHS<br />
TO GUARD THE FACILITY AND THE BATTLE MECH FACTORIES<br />
THAT THE A.I. CONTROLS.<br />
                        THE SCENARIO WOULD BE YOUR ADVENTURE <br />
TO INVESTIGATE THIS MYSTERIOUS PLANET AND UNRAVEL <br />
THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPEARANCES OF FABLED MECH WARRIORS<br />
WHO HAVE CRASHED OR WOUND UP BEING TRAPPED ON PLANET X<br />
AND ARE LIVING ON THE PLANET TRYING TO SURVIVE THE HARSH CONDITIONS WHEN THEIR DROP SHIP WERE TAKEN OUT BY THE <br />
ORBITING DEFENSE SATELLITES .YOUR ADVENTURE IS TO RESCUE<br />
YOUR FRIENDS ON PLANET X BEFORE THEY ARE KILLED BY THE <br />
A.I. BATTLE MECH ARMIES THAT ARE DEFENDING PLANET X.</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;64&quot;;&quot;<p>WHAT UP BARN CAT.</p>

<p>I WAS CREATING AN UNDER GROUND REPAIR POOL FOR <br />
REPAIRING MY BATTLE MECHS.IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO HIRE<br />
BATTLE MECH REPAIR ENGINEERS THAT REPAIR YOUR<br />
BATTLE MECHS.THE REASON WHY IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO HAVE AN UNDER GROUND REPAIR POOL IS THAT YOU CAN HIDE AND CAMOUFLAGE<br />
YOUR REPAIR POOL AS A HIDDEN BATTLE MECH DEFENSE POST.<br />
ARE YOU TEKNOVORE? ALSO .</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;65&quot;;&quot;<p>A NEWER ENEMY THAT WILL CONSUME CLAN AND THE INNER SPHERE<br />
ONCE IN FOR ALL. THE NEW ENEMY WILL NOT BE BIOLOGICAL OR ALIEN<br />
IN ORIGIN ,IT WILL BE ARTIFICIAL .ANDROID CREATED BY ANCIENT <br />
STAR LEAGUE ENGINEER'S FROM THE PLANET X. NOW THEY ARE A PROBLEM<br />
TO THE ENTIRE INNERSPHERE AND THE CLAN HOME WORLDS.THESE <br />
ANDROIDS WERE CREATED AND NOW THEY INTEND TO WIPE OUT ANY BIOLOGICAL BEINGS.THEY CAME IN BATTLE MECHS That never looked<br />
like any battle mechs I never seen battle mechs that looked different before. Our sensors picked up a distress call from a an escape<br />
pod ,we located the pod and our jump ship crew recovered the pod.<br />
We opened the pod and discovered a human.That is what we thought <br />
at first.The so-called human's  name was Iszen Mortan.The android<br />
little did we know it was non- human at first ,we asked were Izin was<br />
from,and he said he does not remember,he explained that he was attacked<br />
and he was the only survivor left on his Star Ship Exzarion.We never heard<br />
such a name before.We were wondering about the escape pod we were<br />
analyzing,we noticed it was an old Star League escape pod we never<br />
seen in a 500 years.One week went by and the android Izin was learning <br />
at an accelerated rate .This was the last recording as our Davion Jump Ship self destruct.</p>&quot;
&quot;321&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>This is from one of Clan Nova Cats war mech journals.</p>

<p>Amazing !Just how amazing as I watched Anavel Gato of the Dark Suns<br />
Drakons take out 3 of the Federated Suns Command lance.This guy is not a Clan Mech Warrior and he calls him self a politician?I never seen an<br />
Inner Sphere mech warrior push his battle mech the  Hatamoto-Chi<br />
to the limit.I know the reason why his assault was so better than the rest of his unit because of the modified Hatamoto-Chi was re-engineered <br />
with Clan technology and weaponry.I heard stories about Anavel Gato<br />
driving off the Federated Suns Blue Strikers Regiment.This guy's kill record is one Battalion ,meaning that he and his company took out one battalion in one week.Amazing!He and his company took out one regiment and lead tactical strikes against one entire regiment in 3 weeks.He aided the House of Lao's Death Dragon  Commando's and his entire battalion against 108 battle mech's of the Federated Sun's Blue Star Striker's regiment.The reason why he hated the Federated Sun so much was he lost his brother Even Gato to the Federated Sun's Blue Star Strikers regiment on the world of Free Born City.This all happened in the year 3028.This mech warrior say's he is a politician .Now I see why he can build up alliences and saw the Clan Nova cat's as admiral mech warrior's.Anavel Gato was the first one  to inspire Felix Sylvester<br />
to challenge Dorian Wirth to a trial of position and take command of the<br />
Smoke Jaguars .It worked.Anavel Gato's job was to make diplomatic<br />
connection's with the Clan leader Felix Sylvester's Nova Cat's.That was his job during that time when the Clan's took over the Raslhuage republic in 3049.<br />
                    Amazing! Anavel Gato's Hatomoto-Chi came back<br />
with one arm blown off and his mech took minor damage.As we advance<br />
toward the Davion's Sun's Red Strikers,Anavel Gato went from the rest<br />
of his unit and went over the elevated hill with his Hatamoto-Chi battlemech and took out the last remaining command lance of the <br />
Davion's Sun's Red Striker's command lance.Satallite command recorded<br />
his Battle Mech aproaching the first Thunder Bolt mech.Gato's Hatomoto-<br />
Chi charged in being pelted by LRM's from the Thunder Bolt mech.Gato<br />
closed in close and used his beam sabers and sliced off the arm and went in for the leg of the enemy Thunder Bolt and fire both Clan PPC<br />
cannon's.The Thunder Bolt toppled over and fell.Then Gato used the emergency coolant pod that the clan Battle mech engineers equipped<br />
to Gato's Hatamoto -Chi.He had 3 left.The enemy Marauder 2 fired two<br />
rounds of it's PPC cannon's .Gato's mech was equipped with a PPC shield.Gato turned his attention to the Marauder 2 and ran his Hatamoto-Chi towards  the Marauder 2 and cut off the arms with the <br />
enemy Marauder 2 and fired both PPC cannons into the leg of the Marauder2 and sliced the leg in half .Then the Federated Sun Zeus <br />
fired it large laser at Gato's left arm blowing it off .Gato used his third<br />
emergency coolant pod and turned his attention towards the Zeus <br />
mech and ran towards the enemy Zeus battle mech and struck the <br />
head of the Zeus of and killed the pilot in one shot with his beam saber.<br />
Then a Federated Sun Atlas Mech fired out of no were and Gato <br />
successfully dodge the attack of the Atlas and that is when Gato<br />
charged the Federated Sun Atlas with his Hatamoto-Chi full charge<br />
and stuck his beam saber right into the left side and detonated the <br />
LRM of the Atlas .While this happened Gato fired his Hatomoto-Chi's boosters and flew to a safe distance from the Federated Sun\&quot;s Atlas.<br />
By the time we got there we saw the Federated Sun's Atlas battle mech<br />
blow up in a fiery explosion,leaving a smoldering hole in the ground.</p>

<p><br />
If you are wondering why my battle mech the Hatomoto-Chi was so powerful ,here is the reason why.</p>

<p>The powerful Particle projectile cannon combo beam saber.<br />
This weapon is a beam saber and a P.P.C. cannon rolled into one weapon.My pilot can switch between a close range attack and <br />
switch to the P.P.C. Cannon .Meaning that The P.P.C. is armed with<br />
two powerful beam sabers that do 25 points of damage.These<br />
powerful P.P.C. cannons do about 25 damage each.The Hatamoto-Chi<br />
battle mech has 18 double clan heat sink ,one MASC allowing fast<br />
approach to an enemy mech.4 emergency rapid coolant pods to rapidly<br />
cooling the mech preventing shut down.One P.P.C. shield allowing<br />
protection from enemy P.P.C. cannon fire.Basically I can close in using my powerful beam sabers at close range while I finish off my enemies battle mech with the powerful P.P.C. cannons.My pilot has a suit that protects<br />
from feed back from the P.P.C cannons and has a magnetic heat shield.<br />
meaning that Gato is placed in the center torso.My character paid a Clan<br />
battle mech engineer create the Hatamoto-Chi 2 C for Anavel Gato only.</p>&quot;
&quot;233&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;Alright, well, I Would but we're already past that now. Now we're moving on to Trade Safety and Terminology and Blueprints - Schematics.
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&quot;234&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;They Even have a Battletech group there I'm thinking of joining. Yeah, now I got your attention lol. So? What do you think? Is Facebook still working for the devil?
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&quot;234&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>NO I DO NOT THINK FACE BOOK IS EVIL.IT IS THE PEOPLE THAT KNOW<br />
VERY WELL.HACKERS HAVE TARGETING FACE BOOK PEOPLE AND FINDING HOW TO HACK YOUR COMPUTER AND STEAL YOUR PASS WORD AND USE<br />
YOUR IDENTITY AND USE YOU TO ACCESS MONEY.<br />
                 NO I DO NOT CARE ABOUT FACE BOOK FOR BATTLE TECH.<br />
I HAVE DISCORDIA GAMES FOR BATTLE TECH.PEOPLE HAVE TO BE CAREFUL<br />
WHAT THEY PUT ON THEIR FACE BOOK ACCOUNTS.THE PEOPLE WHO MADE FACE BOOK SHOULD HAD THE FACE BOOK USERS PUT A PASS WORD <br />
FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO LOOK AT THEIR PROFILES.ALSO FACE BOOK<br />
IS A WINDOW IN TO INVASION OF PRIVACY.SEX OFFENDERS USE FACE BOOK TO TARGET MINOR'S .SO YEAH I HOPE THE PEOPLE WHO CREATED <br />
FACE BOOK CREATE PASS WORDS FOR TRUSTED PEOPLE THAT KNOW<br />
YOU.</p>&quot;
&quot;234&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;<p>WHAT UP BARN CAT.<br />
THE PEOPLE THAT I BATTLE TECH WITH EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT.<br />
ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE HAD TO TAKE DOWN HIS FACE BOOK<br />
ACCOUNT BECAUSE A WEEK LATER HE GOT A CREDIT CARD THAT HE HAD NEVER PURCHASED .HE FOUND OUT WHAT WAS GOING ON AND THE CREDIT<br />
CARD COMPANY NEVER HAD HIM PAY THE 1000 CREDIT .HE WAS LUCKY.<br />
                 I THINK FACE BOOK SHOULD HAD A PASS WORD THAT <br />
YOU GIVE OUT TO OTHER PEOPLE THAT YOU TRUST.EVERY DAY SOME STRANGER THAT YOU DO NOT KNOW IS LOOKING AT YOUR PROFILE <br />
EVERY DAY OR OTHER FACE BOOK PROFILES ARE BEING LOOKED AT STRANGERS THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW VERY WELL.</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;66&quot;;&quot;<p>I AM A FAN OF THE ENERGY WEAPON'S ON A BATTLE MECH.<br />
BALLISTIC WEAPONS SHOULD NOT OVER HEAT THAT much as energy<br />
weapons.I like ballistic weapons to a point.Your ammo is so limited <br />
in combat.I do not mix energy weapons with ballistic weapons because<br />
the fact of igniting the ammo storage of the missiles or any type of auto cannon size.i do not agree with the storage of ammo in the battle mechs torso. The auto cannon should have a ammo clip were the auto cannon is.<br />
The missile launchers should have the ammo storage where the missile<br />
launcher.<br />
                If you create a battle mech for long engagements use <br />
energy weapons and at least have more heat sinks for rapid cool down.<br />
Never have a battle mech armed with auto cannons and laser cannons.</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;67&quot;;&quot;If you want a good battle mech try the Gun Slinger.This battle mech<br />
is based off the Battle Master blue prints.Armed with 2 gauss rifles.<br />
2 rotary gauss ammo storage were the gauss rifles are located on the<br />
arms.The Gun Slinger my commander piloted led us to victory as our company defended the repair battle mech pool from the Jade Falcons.<br />
The commander fired two shots knocking the Mad Cat back 10 feet<br />
from the impact of the gauss rounds that took the LRM racks out<br />
as the Mad Cat was knocked back ,the LRM racks ammo internally exploded<br />
blowing the Jade Falcon Mad Cat to a smoldering hole in the ground.<font color="#FF0000" face="Times New Roman" size="4"></font>&quot;
&quot;323&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>This the Battle master 2 seat battle mech pilot prototype .<br />
This mean that pilot can be placed in the center torso.<br />
The house of Marik does have two seater Battle Masters.<br />
if you can put two seats in a Battle Master Battle Mech,<br />
you can have torso mounted pilot seat in the center torso<br />
as long your pilot seat has a HEAT shield from the heat<br />
of the battle mechs engine.</p>&quot;
&quot;324&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>My battle tech character Anavel Gato hired Clan Battle mech engineers<br />
re-create inner-sphere battle mechs into Clan Innersphere battle mechs.</p>

<p>I created four new ones Panther 2 C ,Kintaro 2 C,Grand Dragon 2 C,<br />
and Hatamoto-Chi 2 C</p>

<p><br />
The new Panther 2 C was created by Nova Cat Battle Mech engineers.<br />
One MASC. Clan E.C.M.. One P.P.C. combo beam saber.25 damage for the <br />
P.P.C. bean saber.15 damage for the clan P.P.C. cannon.<br />
40 tons heavier .5 tons more armor added.</p>

<p>The Kintaro 2 C is up graded to 60 tons.<br />
dual Particle projectile cannon beam sabers.<br />
The P.P.C. cannon combo beam sabers are2 weapons<br />
in one .The P.P.C. Cannon can be converted to a beam<br />
saber by focusing the particles to beam like weapon allowing the<br />
pilot to get close range and unleash close up attacks on the enemy<br />
battle mech.There is Laser combo beam sabers that were created<br />
by Clan battle mech engineers .</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;26&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;<p>How was the last ghost hunt.Sounds fun ,that is fun when you are high or<br />
drunk,ghost hunting gets interesting.Or you find a medium?What do you<br />
call a person who can hear ghost again.I knew a person that got stoned or drunk.That is the only way he could comunicate with spirits of the dead.</p>&quot;
&quot;26&quot;;&quot;18&quot;;&quot;I would Highly dissuggest Ghost hunting under any influences unless you're a shaman or other similar practice that uses intoxicants in rituals. I'm thinking that's where we went wrong with alot of drugs, they used to be for ritual, not recreation. It's like turning a community church into a Fight Club lol. First rule of Fight Church, we don't Talk about Fight Church.
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&quot;234&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;Sounds like the thing to do is to Not Hand Out Your Password. For me that's pretty easy to remember, just don't hand out the password, I get that part completely. It's Not just Good, it's good For you. Alrighty, well I am there too. ANd we've recently set up a facebook page about This Site so there could be company coming over. :D Ones cans onlies hopes.
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&quot;291&quot;;&quot;34&quot;;&quot;Avatar, a Planet full of Cobalt BarnCats, it'd be like coming home.
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&quot;322&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;I know lol I'm going to end up repeating the same answers back to you. I might just save them somewhere online and when a familiar question resurfaces I'll just fire that back to you with just a push of a button lol.
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&quot;26&quot;;&quot;19&quot;;&quot;<p>I had a book on this psychologists that studied parapsychology .<br />
He was using different types of natural hallucinogens from different<br />
types of hallucinogen plants from Africa,South America.He used safe<br />
dosages on his human subjects and proved there was a chemical in<br />
the hallucinogen that made people see spirits or strange energy patterns.<br />
What ever chemical element that was in these hallucinogens heightened <br />
a specific part in the human brain allowing the subject to see spirits or<br />
aura's or strange energy patterns that emanated a type of hidden electromagnetic energy.I wish I had this book still.</p>&quot;
&quot;321&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;They were Known as The Crude Mechanicals, just a ragtag band of midgrade public performers who travelled from PLanet to PLanet aboard a rusty 3050 tech small dropship but when they crawled into their battlemechs and entered the world armed and armored they became a mercenary troupe. For Profit Or Fun they'd say, taking equal pleasure in bringing down the house, with laughter, or with weapons barrages. Their real names deliberately forgotten after a ritual involving an amnesiacal sleep powder named PUCK-1337 they assume the original names of Shakespeare's acting misfits, and when one falls another shall take his place. Name, Character, Role, Costume, and of course Battlemech.
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&quot;324&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;I'd probably get destroyed if I played against you. I'm a traditionalist who rarely adapts a new weapon or technology until I see it in a guidebook and even then consider it easier to stick with the known then spent a whole campaign full of frustrating disasterous experimentation. I didn't even use the nferno SRM until  saw it in action once used tyo torch down a building, set a massive cluster of woods hexes aflame and even BQ an enemy mech lol.
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&quot;322&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>I was inspired by these video game creators on G 4 T.V.<br />
These people who created these famous video games are <br />
multi-millionaires.I am thinking how can I get in to the video game <br />
business? That is why I am focusing on  that right now.I am saving up money right now so I can get in to the video game making business.<br />
So yeah,I am slowly getting there.And the wait will be well worth it!</p>&quot;
&quot;322&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;So what do you want to name your company? And can I submit a Resume' sometime. I wish I could locate and contact Rob Brown and Dave Dies, they're the creators of Shade and alot of the other cellphone games, it began with just those two in kind of a garage operation I imagine. They've been in the biz for awhile though, having been in on the creation of Joust, Digdug and alot of other classics. They decided hey with all these online rpgs and stuff why not have a version that's portable enough to play on a cellphone, and the rest is history. Capcom bought them out most impressively I hope, because the rest of us wound up screwed. Capcom was stuck with custoemrs who expected more of a larger company than the already impressive works of Just Two Guys, we figurd Capcom could Truly upgrade the whole thing. Nothing doing, and We wound up with a company and new administrators who could only be botherd to do the bare minimum to keep the game going and Not a single thing more. Beware the customers, they're your bread and butter but they can upset your stomach in the right quantities lol.
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&quot;324&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>Oh no no! That is not what I meant.What I meant to say was <br />
a lot the new tech came from Clan tech or lost Star league Battle mech<br />
technology that was founded in 3039.Level 2 battle mech technology is <br />
used only by elite mech warriors.The newbies are allowed to scavenge<br />
off what enemy mechs they take down.<br />
                      Right now Jason and I are going to be playing<br />
4th succession wars.In the year 3028 the federated scum decided<br />
to attack the House of Lao.Katrina Stiener and The son of Hanse Davion<br />
married together and as a wedding gift is to attack the worlds of the<br />
House of Lao.Jason and I are playing the House of Lao.We found Battle<br />
Tech players in Puyallup that favor the Federated Sun.They wanted to challenge Discordia Games to a battle tournament.The rules are level 2<br />
battle technology is allowed for all players.The mech pilot is placed in the<br />
center torso with heat shield to protect the pilot from the heat of the engine.The heat shield is added on the critical hit table.3 hits on the heat <br />
shield.</p>&quot;
&quot;291&quot;;&quot;35&quot;;&quot;<p>Oh yeah! I want to see The Wolf Man.Or The Crazies.<br />
Got Punisher War Journal! Better than the last Punisher movie.</p>&quot;
&quot;321&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>Sounds like a well Battle Tech group. Creating a Battle tech mercanary<br />
unit is cool.</p>&quot;
&quot;322&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>It is going to a while until I get the tools .It is going not cheap.<br />
I would like to create a cell phone game.If I catch some video game<br />
company not putting enough care in to a cell phone video game<br />
I would be concerned about my customers.I do not want to lose them.<br />
Kind  of like a politician ,when you stop caring about the people who <br />
depend on for support they lose interest after awhile.<br />
Meaning these video gaming corporations feed off the interest<br />
of peoples heavy interest in a video game stop caring the people<br />
lose interest and these video game companies lose a lot of money.<br />
                         So yeah,it takes a lot hard work to entertain <br />
people at what you create for their entertainment.Todd Mcfarlen <br />
the creator of Spawn should get off his lazy fat rich ass and make more <br />
animated Spawn .George Lucase the creator of Star Wars should get <br />
off his rich lazy ass and continue the Star Wars movies.The problem<br />
is when you create a very good form of entertainment that people <br />
really like,you make a lot money that makes you lazy.I am not directing<br />
that at you.I would hire you to help me create comical video games <br />
with a mature theme or make kid games.Yes I would hire.<br />
               In due time I have to save money and do research and let<br />
you know.</p>&quot;
&quot;324&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<p>I was looking at Anavel Gato's Gundam the AMA-002 Adavanced Mobile Amor code named Neue Ziel. Tonnage 198.2 tons.This Mobile Armor<br />
has one Mega laser cannon that does 1000 points of damage.<br />
4 particle beam cannons that are created to take down enemy <br />
Gundam space carriers.The same with the Mega laser cannon.<br />
500 damage each from the particle beam cannons.<br />
Anavel Gato is a Zeon pilot that is against the Federated Earth forces.<br />
I cannot wait until I buy this gundam model!</p>&quot;
&quot;321&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>In the city a group of Federated Sun mech warriors entered<br />
the city of Free born.One lance of the Federated Suns battle mechs:<br />
The Recon lance of the First davion Guards .<br />
1 Trebuchet.medium battle mech.<br />
1 Shadow Hawk .Medium battle mech.<br />
1 dervish .medium battle emch.<br />
1 whitworth medium battle mech.<br />
These davion Mech Warriors were a bunch of Novice morons.</p>

<p>The commander of the Davion lance leader got a message over the innercom.<br />
\&quot;Greetings Davion Scum .This is Tien Shi of the battle Armor <br />
lance unit.Turn back now or pay the price of your lives with your blood.<br />
You stand no chance against our advanced battle armor's the <br />
Fa-Shi Battle armor's and our light Kage Battle armor .\&quot;</p>

<p>Then the lance commender of the Davion first Guards replied back.\&quot;You challenge us in battle armor against 4 battle mechs?This is going to be to easy! You and your battle armors stand no chance against a battle mech!\&quot;</p>

<p>Then Tien Shi replied back.\&quot;Very well prepare for your defeat you Davion Scum!\&quot;</p>

<p>Little did the Davion First Guards knew about Tien Shi's elite style of<br />
anti-mech fighting was to be fatal for the First Davion Guard's.Also<br />
Anavel Gato was commanding the Kage light battle armor's.And the entire city had inferno flip over mines .The flip over mine is a mine <br />
that is under ground mounted on to a swivel that flips the mine over<br />
and detonates on to a enemy battle mechs leg.A battle mech commander<br />
can control the mine swivel by a remote wireless control.</p>

<p>Tech description of the Fa-Shi Battle armor.(4 battle armors)<br />
Ton:1000 pounds<br />
Armor points:20 armor points<br />
Walk:10<br />
Run : 12<br />
Jump:10<br />
Weapons:<br />
One light PPC rifle .Damage:8 <br />
One E.C.M.<br />
One SRM 2 Inferno missiles .one damage.Inferno missile heat scale 6<br />
4 missiles.</p>

<p>The 2nd lance of battle armor is the Kage light recon battle Armor is <br />
what the Draconis Combine Uses.(4 battle armors)</p>

<p>Type:Kage Light recon Battle Armor<br />
Ton:750 pounds<br />
10 Armor points<br />
Walk:12<br />
Run: 14<br />
Jump:12<br />
One light PPC rifle 8 damage<br />
One ECM<br />
One vibro Sword for ripping off armor off enemy battle mechs 10 damage.</p>

<p>If you are wondering why I give battle armor <br />
more movement point is because it is not fair<br />
for the battle armor to have lesser armor points then Battle Mechs with more armor.So speed versus more armor.<br />
That is why the Battle Armor units are faster.</p>

<p>The battle armor anti-mech fighter lance.<br />
Anavel Gato's Kage Battle Armor<br />
Pilot battle armor:2<br />
Gunnery battle armor:1</p>
  
<p>Tien Shi's battle armor ant-mech fighter lance.<br />
Pilot skill: 2<br />
Gunnery skill:1.</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;321&quot;;&quot;7&quot;;&quot;<p>I believe in giving power battle armor suits the ability to move faster<br />
because battle armor troopers do not last long in battle tech,they<br />
have little armor.By using a power gyro gear generator that will give<br />
the power armor trooper the ability to move faster.One powerful<br />
light P.P.C. rifle or a light gauss rifle and an E.C.M. for sneaking up<br />
on an enemy battle mech and taking it out by stealth.<br />
From light to assault battle armors vary to movement ability.<br />
The light gauss rifle would have 5 rounds,damage 10.<br />
Light large laser rifle would do 8 damage.<br />
The reason why I gave power battle armor more movement<br />
because it is not fair for battle mechs to have more armor<br />
than the power battle armor .The reason why I gave the power battle armor more movement points is because they have less armor than<br />
a battle mech.</p>&quot;
&quot;324&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;<p>This is the Power Battle Armor rating for armor ,speed,and movement points. I had to a fair advantage for the Battle Armor.The armor points<br />
do not go over 40 armor points. Here it is for the Inner sphere Power Battle <br />
Armor.</p>

<p>Light Power Battle Armor| Armor points 10|Walk 10|Run 11|Jump10<br />
Medium Power Armor      | Armor Points 20|Walk   9|Run 10|Jump  9<br />
Heavy   Power Armor      | Armor Points 30|Walk   8|Run   9|Jump  8<br />
Assault Power Armor      | Armor Points 40|Walk   7|Run   8|Jump  7</p>

<p>From 10 tons of armor to 40 armor points only.<br />
They are kind of like the proto mechs.<br />
Jason and I analyzed the armor and movement<br />
rating for each Power Battle Armor.<br />
I think it is fair for the Battle armor to have <br />
more movement points because  they <br />
do not have that much armor.<br />
This goes with Clan Elementals <br />
from light to assault Elementals.</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;68&quot;;&quot;<p>I was reading up on the Invasion of the jungle planet Wolcott.<br />
Were the Clan Smoke Jaguars invaded the jungle planet and they were<br />
defeated by the Draconis Combine.I was reading about were a group<br />
of loyal Clanners from the Smoke Jaguars and a loyal group from<br />
the Clan Nova Cats fought in a Trial of Position .The Clan leader<br />
of the Nova Cats won against the the Clan leader Dorian Wirth.<br />
After the Clan Nova Cat leader won,they had the other leader<br />
of the Smoke Jaguars Lucian Carnes be forced to summit or<br />
be executed by means of force.The leader of the Clan Nova Cats<br />
made an alliance with the Clan Steel Vipers and Clan Star Adder<br />
and took the battle to challenge the Jade Falcons.This gave the <br />
House of Kurita a chance to make a diplomatic alliance with <br />
the Clan Nova Cats .This gave the entire Inner Sphere to <br />
build up the Battle mech armies and prepare for an <br />
invasion from the Clan Wolf and The Jade Falcons.<br />
The power of balanced shifted with the House of Marik's<br />
Word of Blake power shifted to challenge the Federated Suns <br />
Battle mech armies.The Drakonis Combine planned to invade<br />
the Federated Sun's worlds. So yeah a Trial of Position between to Clans<br />
can create a universal paradoxal timeline in the fate of the <br />
Battle Tech universe .These serious hard core battle tech players<br />
did this and wanted to see what would be the out come of every<br />
battle fought in the Battle Tech universe.</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;285&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;<p>I was so use to the mature horror movies were vampires and<br />
were wolfs got down to business and started killing!The previews<br />
in New Moon Twilight were the only action scenes in the entire <br />
movie,LAME!!!!!!!! The movie appealed to women,if I had a girl friend<br />
I would make her give me a blow job just for taking me to see a bunch<br />
half naked guys acting like a bunch of faggy vampires and were wolfs<br />
makes me want Blade the vampire hunter and Van Hielsing to slaughter<br />
the freaks!Now that would be a movie!       NEW MOON MOVIES <br />
BLOW ASS CHUNKS OUT OF THE ASS BIG TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;321&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;<p>What a night of Battle Tech  at Discordia Games! We had 2 people<br />
from Puyallup and 2 people from Tacoma. It was 4 against 4 battle tech <br />
Players.We allowed level 2 technology to be in the year of 3028.<br />
We gave battle armor units more movment points because they had <br />
less armor than a battle mech. I had the honor to play the Soren Son's<br />
Sabers and Jason Commanded the House of Lao's Balack Dragon Death<br />
Commando's against the Northern High Landers and the Hansen Rough riders battalions.I had excellent piloting.Every time some one tried to <br />
shoot ,all I had to do is roll over a 2 and walk out of their path of fire.<br />
My gunnery was a 3.To make a called shot you have to roll over <br />
your gunnery skill to target a desired location on the enemy battle mech.<br />
We allowed any Battle mech out of the 3050 technical readout,not<br />
the Clan Mechs.<br />
                          About the Soren Sons Sabers,never used them.Wanted<br />
to add them for the next 2nd Battle game.</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;320&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;<p>An interesting analogy on the Harry Potter movies.<br />
The world of Hog Wart is in a parallel dimension to our modern<br />
world.There are portals in time and space that open up for a brief <br />
second .A lot  scientist theorize this idea because these portals<br />
open for a brief time because of the earths gravitational <br />
lay lines some how create these portals or door ways in the <br />
earth.The reason why these anomalies open up for a brief<br />
second is because the gravitational anomalies cannot occupy <br />
the same space because two of the same universes cannot<br />
come in contact with each other fear of opening up a rift<br />
that can destroy the other world.<br />
                  In the world of Harry Potter a wizard or<br />
a great sorcerer that knows about tapping into portals<br />
that go back in time or find a stable area in the earth where it<br />
is hidden.</p>&quot;
&quot;325&quot;;&quot;1&quot;;&quot;<p>As for a beginning of the Fourth succession war were my character <br />
help's out the House of Lao liberate worlds held hostage by the <br />
Federated Sun.Hanse Davion and Katrina Stiener marry each other,for<br />
their wedding gift ,the worlds of Lao which is the Capellan Confederation.<br />
My Battle tech character's name is Anavel Gato of the Free Rasalhague<br />
Republic.My duty was to defeat the Federated Suns Battle Mech armies.<br />
My character has political ties with the House of Mariks star league <br />
engineers for advanced battle armor and level 2 technology.My character<br />
has very good diplomatic sanctions with the Star League battle Mech <br />
engineers .That is how I obtain level 2 technology.<br />
                 The first scenario were my character and 3 other Kurita's<br />
Ghost Dragons and 4 of the best Lao's Death commandos trained <br />
very hard to master the battle armor's movement and train for piloting<br />
the battle armor and use the secret light Particle Projection Rifles<br />
and Electronics Counter Measures for stealth and anti-mech fighting.<br />
For close combat the Star league created a weapon called the beam <br />
saber,a portable weapon that is like a light saber from star wars.<br />
                      The first battle was fought and won by Anavel Gato's <br />
Ghost Dragons and the Lao's Death commando's in Kage Light Battle Armor and the Death Commando's new Fa-Shi medium battle Armor.<br />
All 8 Battle Armor's were very agile and moved very fast.In the city there<br />
were 3 mines and 3 trip wire pit falls for enemy battle mechs.The 4 medium Federated Suns battle mechs were defeated by cat and mouse tactics that proved useful.</p>&quot;
&quot;324&quot;;&quot;6&quot;;&quot;<p>I was looking at the record sheets for the Clan Battle Mechs in<br />
the 3050 record sheet book.I noticed that every clan Mech is armored <br />
with ferro-fibrous armor.The Clan Steel Vipers and the Clan Star Adders<br />
are only Clans that have acid tipped war heads for their Short range missiles.Acid war heads affect ferro-fibrous only.That can be an advantage<br />
for the Snake Clans.Endo steel and other special mineral metals can<br />
be analyzed and studied for special types of armor for battle mechs.<br />
The metal dolomite.Is it resistant to acid? Dolomite armor can be used<br />
for protection from extreme heat or a battle mech made from tungsten<br />
which can be used for a heat resistant armor for protection on a <br />
planet with lava.</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;69&quot;;&quot;<p>An interesting analogy for the Battle Tech timeline in 3050.<br />
Before this Clan invasion ever started ,first scenario would be the <br />
Trial of Position of Lucian Carnes against the Steel Vipers would<br />
not be wise.If the Battle Mech Commander of the Steel Vipers won<br />
against Lucian Carnes of the Smoke Jaguars in a Trial of Position,<br />
the Clan Steel Vipers would gain control over the Clan Smoke Jaguars<br />
and never join the Jade Falcons.Steel Viper Clan would be in command <br />
of Lucian Carnes Battle mech group .The leader of the Clan Nova Cats<br />
would win at a Trial of Position against Dorian Wirth the Leader of the<br />
Smoke Jaguars .Now the battle tech universe time line has changed,the attack on the Kurita home world of Wolcott never happens and the <br />
rest of the Clans struggle for for power mover each other .<br />
                        The House of Mariks Word of Blake would drastically<br />
build up their battle mech armies at an early start and take the battle to <br />
the House of Steiner .The the Houes of Lao and the Drakonis Combine <br />
with the diplomatic relations with Clan Nova Cat/Smoke Jaguars. The<br />
House of Kurita would inspire the allienced Clans and The Draconis Combine<br />
to invade the worlds of the Federated Suns.The Falcon and the Wolf would at each others throats,while the Clan Ghost Bears would try to<br />
challenge House of Mariks newly formed Word of Bake's regime.</p>&quot;
&quot;321&quot;;&quot;9&quot;;&quot;<p>To Barn Cat, about the North Wind High Landers.<br />
The North Wind High Landers are loyal to the House of Liao<br />
which is the Capellan Confederation that fought off the House<br />
Davion on the planet Tikograd which were the main battlemech<br />
factory is.The battle mech Commander Hanse Davion and Katrina<br />
Stiener marry each other and for their sick wedding gift,they<br />
decided to invade the home worlds of the Capellan Confederation.<br />
That is were my charter Anavel Gato of the Free Rasalhague Reublic<br />
and 4 of the Draconise Combine elite mech warriors made a false<br />
alliance with the Federated Suns mech units.<br />
             My character fooled the Federated Sun Hanse Davion that<br />
I defected from the Draconis Combine because the Rasalhague Republic<br />
are loyal to the Draconise Combine .My character smuggled in a whole<br />
battalion of battle mechs ( 36 battle mechs )using the Rasalhague Republic<br />
emblem which is a Blue Dragon as a false front in fooling the Davions mech army thinking we were on their side.We were successful and waited <br />
until the Northwind Highlanders were desperate for help as we aided <br />
them in the last scenario.The Davions used the Hansens Rough Riders elite mech warrior against the Northwind High Landers .We aided them<br />
and took out the Rough Riders. I wanted to use the Sorenson's Saber's <br />
against the Hansen's Rough Rider's ,never needed the until the 2nd<br />
phase of the 4th succession wars.</p><div class="sig"></div>&quot;
&quot;234&quot;;&quot;17&quot;;&quot;It's not TOO bad a place, though I did log in this morning to my note comments missing but it appears to be a mobile web problem as regular computers picked things up just fine, even did a few of those fun quizzes. If it had been Truly screwed up I would have not been long for that place. Like  said there, I've had my fill of junk sites, if website starts angering me then it's time to walk off of there lol, a website is not worth the stress. (unless you're administrating it lol)
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&quot;321&quot;;&quot;10&quot;;&quot;And the Templars?
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&quot;321&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;<p>There is nothing like a good Battle Tech game played.<br />
Everyone was allowed to use level 2 Battle Technology  in the <br />
Battle Tech tournament to make the game funner.Every one <br />
were allowed to put their pilots in the center torso and add a <br />
heat shield from cooking their pilots to death .The heat shield<br />
was added to the critical hit table location on the battle mech record sheet.<br />
4 hits for the heat shield .The battle Armor were allowed more movement<br />
points to make battle armor to last longer in the Battle Tech tournament.<br />
About repairing our Battle Mechs .Each drop ship were allowed <br />
to have a battle mech repair pool inside for repairs for battle mechs.<br />
Battlemechs were allowed to be repaired depending how much on parts and weapons and armor the players had to repair their damaged mechs at any time unless the battle mech was severely damaged beyond repair<br />
from battle. Salvaging was allowed in the Tournament also.</p>&quot;
&quot;285&quot;;&quot;11&quot;;&quot;I'm just so Stoked that the New Moon movie comes out on Dvd soon lol, but for those w/o the soul for getting down, can stand and face The Vampire's assistant, that's also out on Dvd.
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&quot;321&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>The Templers are Davion Battle Mechs.<br />
Are you interested in playing the Northwind High Landers?<br />
That would be a cool Battle Tech unit to play.</p>&quot;
&quot;285&quot;;&quot;12&quot;;&quot;<p>Yeah I hate to burst your exited interest bubble for the Twilight movie.<br />
That movie was targeted towards women because of the movies<br />
douche bag vampire love story.Ha,ha,ha! I still think the New Moon<br />
Movies are lame.I still think they could have done better.More blood and <br />
violence makes a good vampire movie.Not a douche bagg love story.<br />
And there are a lot of gay fags that like the New Moon movies and they <br />
think they are a bunch of vampires! Time to call up Blade the Vampire Hunter and wipe out the Vampires ! HA,HA,HA,HA,the New Moon movies<br />
are still lame to me because they are not that original to me! Copy Cat<br />
Copy Cat! That is what the New Moon Movies are to me! Douche Bag<br />
vampire love story movies are targeted towards women,a faggots <br />
favorte MOvie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>&quot;
&quot;285&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;<p>Rob Zombie should make a bloodier version of the New Moon movies.<br />
More fights and more bloody violent scenes with vampires fighting<br />
werewolf's to the bloody death and sex a lot sexual situations.<br />
Rob Zombies movie title would be called The High Way's Moon Road of<br />
Hell Bent's Were Wolfs and Vampires Dominance! Now that is a title!<br />
The Dominance part would be the part were the were wolfs and vampires<br />
would be fighting for dominance over each other.<br />
                  Rob Zombie should make a more mature <br />
horror movie were werewolves and vampires are trying to kill each other.<br />
Instead of a flaky dumb bitch can not make up her mind which side she wants to be on.I do not want to see a bunch of douche bag looking guys that look good that are going to do something instead ripping the shit out <br />
vampires!<br />
                 New Moon Movies Can suck a wet fart out of their asses !<br />
Because I want to see graphic violence and nudity! Not some douche bag <br />
love story with a flaky dumb girl named Bela that cannot make up her mind<br />
which she wants to be on!</p>&quot;
&quot;285&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;lol Don't burst a Blood Vessel, <font color="#FF0000">you'll attract Vampires, </font>I took an online quiz and found out Which Cullen am I? I found out the results say I Am Jasper. Kinda a cool mellow dude, definitely more of the killer of the clan.
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&quot;321&quot;;&quot;13&quot;;&quot;Not sure, just feelin aruond for a good House to base my Inner Sphere units within. May just stick with Mercenaries. Pick a cause, fight for it for awhile, not havng to stick around continuing to kiss arse for anyone lol.
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&quot;252&quot;;&quot;107&quot;;&quot;I Am still alive too, Me and Ag and Zag are Facebooking, it's addictive lol. I think it'll help get people Here though, seriously, then the fun really begins.
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&quot;321&quot;;&quot;14&quot;;&quot;<p>Next Friday at Discordia games ,Jason and I are playing the <br />
Battle Tech gladiator adventure,we have created the moon base<br />
crater arena, Jason and crated a hexagonal arena 3 D miniature <br />
styro foam hexagonal land scape.</p>&quot;
&quot;165&quot;;&quot;70&quot;;&quot;I do believe We may have a Battletech Fan in our midst. Excellent, most excellent. =:)
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&quot;165&quot;;&quot;71&quot;;&quot;<font color="#0000FF">Yes indeedy, lol.</font> (nod)
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&quot;320&quot;;&quot;4&quot;;&quot;<font color="#0000FF">They just can't stand when anything else outsells their bible. Speaking of I'm about 2/5 the way through Dan Brown's Angels & Demons book, the requel to The Da Vinci Code.</font> <font color="#FF0000">It really does try to do a good job of burning a little more wool off the eyes of the flock.</font>
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&quot;320&quot;;&quot;5&quot;;&quot;No indeedy, they only concern me so much as they're allowed to control what the rest of us can and can't use for entertainment. Other than that  fully suppotr their god's given right to live under a rock.
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&quot;322&quot;;&quot;8&quot;;&quot;Well, just send me your beta games for testing when they're ready to roll and I'll test em out for playability, ease of control and originality. Looking most furward to doing business with you! ~sHaKe HaNdS~
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&quot;165&quot;;&quot;72&quot;;&quot;I'm Overwhelmed lol.
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&quot;321&quot;;&quot;15&quot;;&quot;Templars, being a Northwind Highlanders Mech? I'll at Least get a Figurine of one sometime. As for Alliance? Mercenary, Still.
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&quot;321&quot;;&quot;16&quot;;&quot;<font color="#008000">That's the Best way to go.</font>
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&quot;74&quot;;&quot;24&quot;;&quot;And Toro again.
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&quot;326&quot;;&quot;2&quot;;&quot;Hey all, Dropping on by to see how you guys are doing here. I've been off doing all those things a Computer can do as opposed to a webtv lol. Been on Facebook at so long last and know what the buzz is about,. It's addicting. Been on YouTube, what havent they filmed for that place. Been other places catching up on old times and getting into some new times. Btw, for those of you who know you a BarnCat, he's on <a href="http://Www.BlogTalkRadio">Www.BlogTalkRadio</a> with Radio BarnCat, another dream come true and goal accomplished. Myself I've been busy in real life as well. Been off getting towards getting a degree in Electromechanical Engineering. College is quite consuming, but challenging in fun ways sometimes, and ultimately I hope the knowledge / power it lends will prove liberating. I've also been out in the Three-Dee world, called Real Life doing actual field research on things parapsychological, cryptozoological and extraterrestrial. Pretty abosorbing as well, our little local group is really coming up. Be quite awhile until we're TV Famous but establishing credibility's a long process. I'm not worried about fame and repute but merely learning the processes that mystery operates under, all the glitz and glamour is secondary. Anyways, I want to thank AgraJag for keeping this place up and going despite its cobwebby disuse. Places like Facebook aren't forever, the hacking and glitchiness of it since its inception have proven this. Places like this will necessarily have a place in my head and heart. So, that's my list of excuses, where the heck You all been? :D
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&quot;326&quot;;&quot;3&quot;;&quot;Facebook among other places.
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